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Plenty of local options for Mother’s Day

I admit to being the kind of person who often forgets dates of special occasions.

Not my and my wife’s anniversary. I’m not that bad. But occasions such as my mom’s birthday.

Yes, I’m on Facebook and get daily reminders about many birthdays, even though I can barely remember how I know half of these people to begin with. Mom isn’t on Facebook, though. Thankfully, I have a nice sister who texts me every year when it’s approaching.

Mom and special occasions brings me to today’s topic.

I was leafing through Sunday’s Northwest Herald very early Sunday, before everyone else was up, and stumbled on an advertisement promoting Mother’s Day brunch. I almost had a panic attack. Before actually reading the details, a thousand thoughts ran through my head.

Did I really forget about Mother’s Day? I could make a quick run to the store, pick up

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Dan McCaleb some flowers and a card for my wife. But what about my mom, who lives in Pennsylvania?

I finally realized that Mother’s Day is next – now this coming – Sunday, May 8. I breathed a sigh of relief.

It’s not too late for you – or me – to make plans for your mother or wife. If brunch is her thing, there are plenty of options throughout McHenry County. But they fill up fast, so you better make reservations soon.

• Dan McCaleb is executive editor of the Northwest Herald and editorial director of its parent company, Shaw Media. Email him at dmccaleb@shawmedia.com. Follow him on Twitter @Dan_McCaleb.

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Gannett told Tribune shareholders Monday not to vote for its board member nominees up for election in June. The company said withholding a vote at Tribune’s annual meeting next month would send a message to management that it needs to engage in talks about Gannett’s proposed deal to buy the company.

Story, page A22.

SCAMMING INCIDENT

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident in which a male caller posed as a sheriff’s dispatcher and contacted a resident’s phone using the department’s number. Police believe this was an instance of spoofing, or using the Internet to make it look like someone else is calling. Story, page A6.

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CHICAGO – A federal lawsuit claims Starbucks regularly overfills its cold drinks with ice instead of using the advertised amount of coffee or other liquid in its plastic cups.

The lawsuit was filed last week in Chicago on behalf of Stacy Pincus, a local woman who accuses Starbucks of misleading consumers. The lawsuit alleges that an iced beverage advertised at 24 ounces contains about 14 ounces of fluid, and that ice isn’t a fluid or beverage.

“A Starbucks customer who orders and pays for a cold drink receives much less than advertised – often nearly half as many fluid ounces,” the lawsuit states, adding that the practice is “by design and corporate practice and procedure.”

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CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS

• A story on page 4 of Friday’s sports section, along with stories on pages 2-3 on March 21, should have said that Jacobs’ Kailash Panchapakesan is a three-time winner of the Northwest Herald’s Boys Tennis Player of the Year award.

• A score on the top of page 2 of Sunday’s sports section should have said Woodstock North defeated Woodstock, 15-7.

• In the article, “House Speaker Michael Madigan makes a rare appearance in Joliet” that was on page A18 of the Sunday edition, the banquet location was incorrect. The event was held at 176 West Banquet Hall, Joliet.

The Northwest Herald regrets the errors.

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Financial planners in county stress preparation for retirement

By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com McHenry County financial planners can agree on one thing when it comes to thinking about planning for retirement: Save early and often.

Mark Lechowicz, a financial adviser for Exemplar Financial Network in Crystal Lake, said that when talking with clients who are ready to retire, almost all of them say they wish they would have started saving sooner.

A recently released national report on retirement planning reinforces the notion.

According to an April report from the Insured Retirement Institute, 68 percent of baby boomers wished they saved more and 67 percent wished they started saving early.

“Create the habit of saving

Create the habit of saving money. Small dollars now turn into big dollars later.”

Mark Lechowicz

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money. Small dollars now turn into big dollars later,” Lechowicz said.

The report also found that only 24 percent of baby boomers are confident they will have enough savings to last throughout their retirement years – the lowest level of confidence since the institute began this research study in 2011.

John Georgy, vice president of

Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., said the process can seem stressful, and some clients will come into his office “like a deer in the headlights” because retirement presents a completely different kind of financial lifestyle.

“It’s a totally different mind frame than what we grow up and do for so long,” Georgy said.

People also are living longer and that requires saving and planning for a longer period of time, Georgy said.

He said his office will often plan as far ahead as 95 years old because it’s becoming more and more likely that at least one spouse will live that long.

Average life expectancy continues to increase. In 2010, the average life expectancy at age 65 was 85.2 years old for women and 82.6 years old for men.

The average life expectancy is expected to climb in 2090 to 89.6 years old for women and 87.7 years old for men, according to data from J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

In order to get people into the habit of saving, Lechowicz said his office stresses a “pay yourself first” mentality that encourages a client to decide a percentage they want to save regularly and then build their lifestyle around that.

A lot of people will instead focus on paying bills and dealing with other lifestyle expenses first and then save whatever is left over, he said.

Lechowicz, who also teaches financial planning courses at McHenry County College, said education also is an important aspect of retirement planning.

See RETIREMENT, page A4

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John Georgy, vice president at Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., poses for a portrait Monday.

Georgy said the retirement process can seem very stressful, and some clients will come to his office “like a deer in the headlights” because retirement presents a completely different kind of financial lifestyle.

One of the main goals of retirement should be financial comfort.

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MCC rescinds infrastructure fee, OKs $3 per credit tuition hike

By ALLISON GOODRICH

agoodrich@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – The McHenry County College Board of Trustees rescinded a $10 per credit hour infrastructure fee, which prompted the reconsideration and ultimate approval of a $3 per credit hour tuition increase.

Trustees made the move last week after learning from college administration that an approved proposal for a $34 million renovation project was no longer viable. The $10 fee was approved in February, with trustees saying it would carry as long as private funding for the project came through.

However, MCC President Clinton Gabbard recently told the board that donors were for now not interested as long as trustees were split on what direction the project should move.

Without funding and a new plan for the project yet to be developed, trustees unanimously decided to rescind the fee, which was approved to cover a roughly $15 million portion of the overall project cost.

The students who have already paid it during summer registration will have their payment refunded.

• RETIREMENT

Continued from page A3 He said that while there is a lot of helpful information on the Internet, it’s easy to get bombarded by all of it and he often recommends people speak with a professional to straighten it all out.

In McHenry County specifically, Lechowicz said he believes the county as a whole is ahead of the national average when it comes to saving for retirement, but that perception also changes based on a person’s age bracket.

He said millennials struggle with saving and planning more than other age groups because many are crippled by student loan debt and other early-life costs.

Millennials also are less likely to own a home or invest their money because of what they watched their parents go through during the hous-

“People don’t want to make the same mistakes their parents made.”

Mark Lechowicz

Exemplar Financial Network financial adviser

“We’re looking at a population of taxpayers who are taxed at one of the highest rates, yet we’re delivering education at a tuition level that’s one of the lowest.”

Mike Smith

McHenry County College Board of Trustees chairman

Because the college would no longer be charging students an infrastructure fee, administration brought back the issue of a tuition increase. The trustees ultimately approved the recommendation with a 7-1 vote, with Trustee Molly Walsh dissenting.

Responding to trustees’ questions about why the issue was being reconsidered after already deciding in February not to raise tuition, Chief Financial Officer Bob Tenuta explained it was a matter of changed circumstances.

“We did not want to put a tuition in-

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Pregnant Ingleside woman taken to hospital after crash

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ing crisis of 2008 and the downturn of the stock market, Lechowicz said.

He said each generation has its own struggles and that often affects the way people decide to spend their money.

For example, children of the Great Depression were often more likely to save their money because they grew up with the idea that it could all go away one day.

“People don’t want to make the same mistakes their parents made,” Lechowicz said.

crease and infrastructure fee [on students]. It wasn’t palatable,” Tenuta said, later adding, “So we decided to waive the $3 [tuition increase] and just get that infrastructure fee because that was the priority, but now that’s all changed.”

Gabbard said for a student taking 15 credit hours, the $3 per credit hour would mean an extra $45 per semester, or a roughly 2.7 percent increase.

Walsh pointed out the college has raised tuition every year for the past five years, going from $82 to $101.

“I’d really like to get deeper into the budget process and see where our spending is and maybe we could reduce costs and not raise tuition,” she said.

But Trustee Chris Jenner and Chairman Mike Smith pointed out that the college still would be low, 35th out of 39 colleges, on the tuition scale among community colleges throughout the state.

Both said they preferred “user fees” over taxation.

“We’re really delivering extraordinary value, and we’re looking at a population of taxpayers who are taxed at one of the highest rates, yet we’re delivering education at a tuition level that’s one of the lowest,” Smith said.

kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com WONDER LAKE – A pregnant Ingleside woman was taken to the hospital as a precaution after her truck was struck Monday in Wonder Lake, police and fire officials said.

Amanda Rowe, 27, of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, was driving a 2006 Chrysler Town & Country minivan south on Meadow Lane about 7:31 a.m. when she told police she stopped for a stop sign at the intersection of Ramble Road, McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Aimee Knop said.

Rowe then continued into the intersection, where Knop said she collided with a Ford F150 that had been traveling east on Ramble Road. Ramble Road does

not have a stop sign, Knop said.

Rowe was cited for failure to yield at a stop intersection. She and two juvenile passengers were evaluated by the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District and released at the scene, Knop said. Rowe’s vehicle was towed from the scene, police said.

The driver of the Ford, whom Knop identified as Megan Brown, 29, was taken to Centegra Hospital – McHenry. Wonder Lake Fire Battalion Chief Chris Weber said crews had transported a pregnant woman for precautionary reasons.

Knop said Brown was cited for operating an uninsured motor vehicle.

All parties were wearing seat belts, and alcohol and drugs were not factors in the crash, police said.

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Sheriff’s office warns of caller posing as dispatcher NORTHWEST HERALD

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a recent incident in which a male caller posing as a sheriff’s dispatcher left a voicemail on a resident’s phone by using the department’s number.

The victim reported she had missed a call that displayed the sheriff’s office nonemergency number of 815-338-2144.

A voicemail was left by a man who identified himself as a McHenry County Sheriff’s dispatcher named Chris Lowery, according to an alert from the sheriff’s office.

The message informed the victim she had a matter that had to be taken care of, police said. The caller instructed her to call another phone number and subject to avoid being arrested on a warrant that would be issued for her.

If you go n WHAT: Scam presentation n WHEN: 11:30 a.m. May 20 n WHERE: Senior Services Associates, 110 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake n INFORMATION: Call Claudia to RSVP at 815-356-7457.

Police believe this was an instance of spoofing, a practice that allows scammers to register a phone number via the Internet to make it look like someone else is calling them.

This is the first time the sheriff’s office has received a report that this scam has occurred using the department’s information.

However, the department has received similar reports in the past of

WOODSTOCK

By KEVIN P. CRAVER

WOODSTOCK – A former employee of McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan has sued her for assault, although she made no physical contact with her.

The civil lawsuit, filed Friday by former employee Maria Ramos Warnecke, alleges that McClellan, a week before the March 15 primary, “in a fit of rage thrust her hands and arms in the direction of plaintiff’s face,” placing her “in fear of imminent battery.” The lawsuit, which does not identify Mary McClellan as the county McClellan clerk or Warnecke as a former employee, seeks at least $50,000 in damages.

Warnecke is represented by attorney Robert Hanlon, who declined comment Monday. The lawsuit is set for a July 27 scheduling conference before Judge Thomas Meyer.

“I do my talking in court,” Hanlon said.

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But McClellan, who has not yet been served with the lawsuit, said Monday that the lawsuit is frivolous and not based in reality.

“Nothing even happened like that.

I’m troubled that someone would claim something like this,” McClellan said.

McClellan said Warnecke lost control of herself shortly after an incident in which an elderly Huntley couple came to the office to vote early, citing problems that their recent move caused at the Huntley polling station. She said Warnecke became belligerent for no reason after McClellan talked to her about why the couple came to the office.

At first, McClellan said she told Warnecke to go home to cool off, but fired her after she continued to loudly carry on in the office. Warnecke was an election clerk who made $28,173 a year, according to county records.

“I never even got near her,” McClellan said.

McClellan, who was elected in 2014, has received criticism for her hiring practices – including hiring her husband – and for election-day problems that hampered the March primary.

Sunnyside Little Store sells $400K winning lotto ticket

JOHNSBURG – A Johnsburg gas station and convenience store sold more than gas and ice cream over the weekend.

The Sunnyside Little Store, 4304 N. Johnsburg Road, sold a $400,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket on Saturday, according to an Illinois Lottery news release. The winning numbers for Saturday’s evening Lucky Day Lotto were 1-4-7-13-16.

No one has claimed the prize yet, lottery officials said. The winner is advised to immediately sign the back of the ticket and keep it safe until visiting one of the Illinois Lottery’s five prize centers in Chicago, Des Plaines, Rockford, Springfield or Fairview Heights.

Two winning tickets shared Saturday night’s $800,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot. The other $400,000 winning ticket was sold at Marathon, 1121 S. Jefferson St., Chicago, lottery officials said.

Winners have one year from the original drawing date to claim their prize.

The store will receive a bonus of $4,000, or 1 percent of the prize.

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scammers using other departments’ information, officials said.

Sheriff’s officials advise anyone who receives a phone call or message from a deputy or detective from the sheriff’s office to always call the nonemergency line to verify the person making the call is employed by the department.

Those who do not know the phone number to the agency that is allegedly calling should use the phone book or Internet to locate the number. Residents should not use the number provided by the caller, sheriff’s officials advised in their warning.

To help educate the community, the sheriff’s office provides educational opportunities on current trends. The next scam presentation is 11:30 a.m.

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Police probe finds men selling cocaine at bar

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two Class 1 felonies, could face up to 15 years in jail if convicted on those charges.

Silberbauer and Cerniauskas were both charged with three felonies, with Class 2 being the most serious, and could serve up to seven years in prison if convicted.

Because the owners of the bar were not involved in the criminal activity, the name of the business is not being reLukas Cerniauskas leased, McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Aimee Knop said.

Each of the three arrested men is scheduled to appear in McHenry County court later this month.

Police are asking Jason M. anyone with informaSilberbauer tion about Caceras’ whereabouts to contact the Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit at 815-3382144. Knop said Caceras is about 6-foot2 and weighs 250 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

LAKEWOOD – A Lakewood man plans to buy a house and save for retirement after winning $550,000 from a lottery ticket, the Illinois Lottery recently announced.

John Tyrrell won the jackpot prize when his Quick Pick Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers – 8-15-18-19-44 – in the April 11 midday drawing, according to a Thursday statement from lottery officials.

Tyrrell, 58, works in the packaging distribution business.

He is married with three children and has lived in Lakewood for 20 years.

Tyrrell purchased the winning ticket at Circle K, 355 Randall Road in South Elgin.

The retailer received a $5,500 bonus, 1 percent of the prize amount, for selling the winning ticket.

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• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

LAKE IN THE HILLS – Four McHenry County men are facing felony drug charges after a joint police investigation found the men were selling narcotics out of a Lake in the Hills bar, police said Monday.

Police said Victor E. Velasco, 39, of Lakemoor; Jason M. Silberbauer, 25, of Lake in the Hills; and Lukas Cerniauskas, 22, of Crystal Lake were arrested Friday after a joint investigation by Lake in the Hills police and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force.

A fourth man, Christopher S. Caceras, 38, of Cary also was charged and is wanted for his involvement in the alleged criminal activity.

McHenry County Sheriff Bill Prim said Monday the investigation was sparked by numerous complaints of patrons selling cocaine inside a bar in

Lake in the Hills.

During an undercover operation, detectives purchased about 7 grams of cocaine from the four men and later worked with the state’s attorney’s office to obtain warrants, police said.

Velasco, Silberbauer and Cerniauskas were arrested at their residences Friday in an operation that involved several law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Ad- Victor E. ministration and U.S. Velasco Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.

During the arrest of Velasco, detectives seized an additional 29.5 grams of cocaine, six vials of steroids, 37 pills of steroids, three digital scales, five Xanax pills and $3,446.00. The street value of the cocaine is estimated at $3,600.

Each of the four men is facing multiple felony charges, including unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Velasco, who faces a Class X felony charge, could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of the most serious charge. Caceras, charged with

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LOCAL BRIEF Man gets 2 years in prison for stealing gun vault, credit card

WOODSTOCK – A Huntley man was sentenced to two years in prison after he admitted to stealing a gun vault and a Discover credit card.

Shawn M. Allen, 29, of the 11110 block of Lincoln Street, pleaded guilty Monday to one count of theft (subsequent offense), a Class 4 felony. With his guilty plea, all other charges in the indictment were dismissed. McHenry County Judge James Cowlin accepted the Shawn M. plea agreement.

Allen Allen will receive credit for the nearly four months he has served in the McHenry County Correctional Facility. In addition to the prison time, Allen was ordered to complete one year of supervised release.

Allen was arrested in November 2015 and charged with two counts of theft, identity theft and residential burglary. He previously was convicted in February 2012 of theft in Kane County, according to the state’s attorney’s office.

– Jordyn Reiland

Illinois Tollway to host open house on Interstate 90 project NORTHWEST HERALD HOFFMAN ESTATES – The Illinois Tollway will host public open house meetings in May to provide information about construction scheduled in 2016, including the I-90 rebuilding and widening project.

The public is invited to attend the informal meetings to view informational displays and construction plans and ask Tollway staff questions.

The Illinois Tollway’s 2016 capital program includes $1.2 billion for construction and is funded by the Illinois Tollway’s 15-year, $12 billion capital program, Move Illinois: The Illinois Tollway Driving the Future.

“The Illinois Tollway is collaborating with local communities and the Illinois Department of Transportation to deliver road and interchange improvements that will make travel safer and easier for drivers,” Illinois Tollway Executive Director Greg Bedalov said.

“We appreciate hearing what our customers, residents and businesses have to say about the roadways that affect

“We appreciate hearing what our customers, residents and businesses have to say about the roadways that affect them.”

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them.”

From 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Illinois Tollway will host an open house at NIU’s Hoffman Estates conference center, 5555 Trillium Blvd.

The open house will provide information and the opportunity to ask Tollway staff questions about the $2.5 billion I-90 rebuilding and widening project.

The Illinois Tollway is on schedule to complete roadwork by the end of this year and begin work to implement the new SmartRoad between Barrington Road and the Kennedy Expressway in

On the Web n WHAT: Illinois Tollway open house n WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday n WHERE: NIU’s Hoffman Estates conference center, 5555 Trillium Blvd.

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The project also includes local interchange improvements and reconstruction of I-90 bridges over local roads between Elgin and I-294.

The Illinois Tollway has committed $1.2 billion in funding for Move Illinois projects in 2016, including $577 million to complete roadway rebuilding and widening on I-90, $384 million to continue building the Elgin O’Hare western access project, and $105.3 million to complete resurfacing on I-88 from Route 52 to Route 30.

Also in 2016, $156 million has been budgeted for systemwide roadway, interchange and bridge repairs and other work to address the needs of the existing Tollway system.

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McHENRY

Man killed in crash; woman in critical condition

By CAITLIN SWIECA

cswieca@shawmedia.com McHENRY – A 35-year-old McHenry man was killed in a one-car crash on Route 120 on Monday, the coroner said.

Cainen Reimann was pronounced dead in the emergency room of Centegra Hospital – McHenry at 7:44 p.m. Monday night, McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski said.

McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Aimee Knop said the crash happened about 6:30 p.m. when a newer model gray Chevrolet Corvette that was traveling east in the 2000 block of Route 120 left the road for unknown reasons.

The car hit a tree in the ditch on the

south side of the road, trapping both the driver and passenger in the vehicle.

The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded and extricated both people from the car.

Reimann, the driver, was taken to Centegra Hospital – McHenry, Knop said. The passenger in the vehicle, Reimann’s wife, Kaylan Reimann, was flown to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville in critical condition, Knop said. An autopsy on Cainen Reimann will be performed within the next day, the coroner said.

The crash closed Route 120 between Chapel Hill and Lily Lake roads for several hours Monday night. Police continue to investigate what caused the crash.

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BELOW: McHenry County Sheriff’s officials and McHenry Township Fire Protection District officials respond to the scene of a crash.

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LEFT: McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to the scene of a crash Monday on Route 120.

A man was killed, and his wife was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

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Animal agency rescues 23 dogs

‘Texas 23’ brought to Ill. from high-kill area

By KATIE DAHLSTROM

kdahlstrom@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – After a car ride spanning more than 700 miles and half a day, a litter known as the “trashcan puppies” is resting in Crystal Lake.

So are 17 other dogs rescued by a group that operates near the Texas border with Mexico.

Staff and volunteers from Crystal Lakebased On Angels’ Wings animal rescue made the 24-hour round-trip journey to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and back to save a group of neglected and abused dogs known affectionately as the Texas 23.

The voyage started with a Facebook post of a dog lying on the side of the road being pelted with rocks, animal welfare director Emily Huetson said.

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dogs near the Rio Grande Valley in Texas.

“That post, it tugged at your heart,” Huetson said. “We thought, ‘We can do something to help these guys so they don’t have to feel that fate of death or being stranded on the side of the road.’ It’s unacceptable.”

Huetson, her father and volunteer Sue Kupitz packed into a cargo van and SUV on April 15 and headed southwest. The day after arriving, they met Kupitz’s husband at the headquarters of the company he works for, Tank Consultants Inc., to prepare for the Paw Posse to arrive.

They knew how many dogs they were getting, had seen pictures of the dogs and received some information about their pasts and dispositions.

The “trashcan puppies” were a litter of six Labrador retriever mixes that had been placed in a garbage can when they were less than 7 weeks old.

They also were anticipating Angel, a 4-year-old Chihuahua puppy that had fur missing from her hind end because of flea bites.

Angel had been a late-night addition that took the total from 22 to 23, earning her the moniker of stowaway.

n To donate to On Angels’ Wings to help care for the Texas 23, visit www.onangelswingsinc.com. n To view adoptable pets from On Angels’ Wings, find them on petfinder.com.

On the Web To see video of the dogs at On Angels’ Wings shelter, visit NWHerald.com.

“They opened their truck door, and they had a wall of crates and these faces,” Kupitz said. “These little puppy faces.”

A group of about 20 volunteers helped with the transfer by providing food, water, towels and walking dogs before they were placed in crates for the long drive to Illinois.

Most of the dogs were quiet, albeit nervous, on the drive home. Huetson

was a little nervous, too. The agency had never driven as far or taken a load as large. They were relying on a network of fosters to help care for the glut of dogs when they arrived late that Saturday night.

Despite the nerves, she said everyone felt relieved.

“You look back there, and it’s like, ‘All you babies are safe now,’ ” Huetson said.

Each of the dogs has come with its own combination of curable health problems. For instance, Buster, a year- to 2-year-old Shar-Pei-Lab mix, had to have a procedure to repair a third eyelid that was protruding.

Some had intestinal parasites or tick-borne diseases and most had to be spayed or neutered.

About two-thirds of the dogs have been placed in foster homes, where they are learning to socialize and become more comfortable. Some are up for adoption while others need a little more affection and care before they can find forever homes.

“With time and love they are going to make great pets,” Kupitz said. “I have hope for all of them.”

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

BELOW: Allie, one of dogs rescued by On Angels’ Wings volunteers, checks out a visitor from her pen. Many of the dogs are in foster care waiting for new homes.

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LEFT: On Angels’ Wings pet rescue volunteer Andrew Turner works to leash Tiger before heading out for a walk Monday in Crystal Lake.

On Angels’ Wings recently rescued 23 dogs that were at a high-kill shelter in Texas.

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Displays to honor fallen military members

By CAITLIN SWIECA

cswieca@shawmedia.com ALGONQUIN – The Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois will continue its tradition of honoring members of the military who died in Iraq and Afghanistan with Field of Honor displays in Algonquin and Cary later this month.

The tributes to the fallen will take place May 19 to 23 at Algonquin Commons, coinciding with Armed Forces Day, and on Memorial Day weekend from May 27 to 30 at Lake Julian in Cary.

More than 300 American flags will be placed at each site to honor the fall-

women who died.

Randy Gramath, president of the Veterans Network Committee of Northern Illinois, said the group startn WHAT: Opening ceremonies for Field ed putting the fields together six years of Honor displays ago because no other group was putn WHEN: 6:30 p.m. May 20 ting the display up properly. n WHERE: Algonquin Commons He said the displays serve as a way n INFORMATION: To volunteer to help for the families of fallen veterans to the Veterans Network Committee put up honor their relatives. the fields, call president Randy Gramath “It’s their day,” Gramath said. at 847-875-0159.

“We’re remembering their names. We do it so people don’t forget.”

The displays will be open to the en soldiers from Illinois in the wars public, and members of the Veterans in the Persian Gulf. Each flag will dis- Network Committee will be on-site 24 play the name, age, hometown, rank hours a day for as long as the fields are and date of death for one of the men or on display.

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McHenry County Human Race raises more than $77K The sixth annual McHenry County Human Race on April 24 was a great example of how individuals in this county care for one another.

Every year, I am in awe to see how many people show up.

Each person may have a different reason for being at the race, but they all care about their community.

Kudos to Human Race committee members Terry Lagerhausen, Sue Tagatz, Bob Murray, Molly Walsh, Julie Snave, Jim Howard, Emily Smith, Danielle Ward, Carrie Holtz, Bob Walsh and Andrea Stiemke – you did a great job.

The race could not even begin without the following sponsors: McHenry County Community Foundation, IL State Bank, Medtronic, Northwest Herald, 211 Hotline, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Aurora University – Woodstock, Centegra Health System, General Kinematics, McHenry County College, SAGE Products, and Running Depot – thank you.

Thank you to all who participated and made it a great day. More than $77,000 was raised for 67 local charities.

The next steps in creating a healthy community include volunteering.

If you already volunteer, talk about your experience and invite others to volunteer with you.

If you are currently not helping your community by volunteering, a great place to start is at the volunteer center.

We can help you find a place to

VOLUNTEERING Rebecca Stiemke volunteer.

Several nonprofits are looking for help. They are looking for letter writers, party helpers, carpenters, gardeners, office help and more.

Upcoming nonprofit workshops include: • May 17: Disaster Preparedness for Your Organization – Is your organization prepared for a potential disaster?

• May 18: Volunteer Motivation – Determine what is necessary to retain volunteers and maximize their contribution.

For information about volunteering in your community and nonprofit workshops, visit www.volunteercentermchenrycounty.org or call 815-344GIVE (4483).

Our office is at 620 Dakota St. in Crystal Lake. Walk-in hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

On-site is a resource library with grant seeker tools. Wednesday afternoons, a certified grant writer is on hand to assist and answer grant questions.

• Rebecca Stiemke is the executive director of Volunteer Center McHenry County. She can be reached by emailing rstiemke@volunteermchenrycounty.org or by calling 815-344-4483.

“We have a lot of guys that served in Iraq and Afghanistan that walk the field,” Gramath said. “They prefer to do it at night when nobody’s out.”

The fields require more than $25,000 worth of equipment, he said, as volunteers are constantly replacing the flags when they suffer damage from rain or sunlight.

The Veterans Network Committee needs volunteers to help put up the fields.

Those interested can call Gramath at 847-875-0159.

Opening ceremonies for the display at Algonquin Commons, which will include a presentation by the Navy Sea Cadets, will be at 6:30 p.m. May 20.

LOCAL BRIEFS 1 taken to hospital after rear-end crash in Crystal Lake

CRYSTAL LAKE – One person was taken to the hospital Monday after a rear-end crash near the intersection of Route 14 and Crystal Lake Avenue, a fire official said.

Crystal Lake Fire Department Lt. Rick Kaiser said one other person was involved but not hurt in the crash about 1 p.m. Crystal Lake police also responded to the scene, he said.

– Caitlin Swieca

Volunteers sought for Habitat for Humanity projects

WOODSTOCK – A Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Financial Services project meeting and luncheon will be at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church parish hall, 503 W. Jackson St., Woodstock.

Information on volunteering for local Habitat for Humanity projects will be presented by Jerry Monica, executive director of Habitat for Humanity McHenry County. Registration is required. For information, email rector@stannswoodstock.org or call 815-338-0950.

St. Joseph Catholic Church to host annual pie and flower sale RICHMOND – The ninth annual “Day Before Mother’s Day Pie Sale” will be at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church, 10519 Main St., Richmond.

Hosted by the Altar & Rosary Society-CCW, the sale of homemade pies will continue until all pies are sold.

There also will be a flower sale, featuring hanging baskets, patio planters, geraniums and native wildflowers.

For information, call 815-678-7421 or visit www.stjosephrichmondil@ weconnect.com.

Food truck to distribute meals to those in need

McHENRY – The St. Mary’s Catholic Order of Foresters Court 594, in conjunction with the McHenry chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, will sponsor a food truck at 9 a.m.

Saturday at St. Mary’s Church, 1401 N. Richmond Road, McHenry.

The truck will provide food for about 200 families, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tickets will be given out at 8:30 a.m. (one ticket a household). Participants are asked to not begin forming a line until 8 a.m., and must bring their own containers for the food.

Fun fair for seniors to offer games, raffles, music, lunch

CRYSTAL LAKE – Older Americans Fun Fair will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday at Senior Services Associates Inc., 110 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake.

The free event will include games, prizes, raffles, music by Mary Ellen Heelan and booths offering information for seniors. A light lunch will be provided by Fox Point. Reservations are required.

For information, call 815-356-7457.

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Several academic programs, athletics department among those cited

By ERIC R. OLSON

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• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

DeKALB – Task forces reviewing Northern Illinois University’s academic and administrative programs released detailed reports Monday, targeting some programs for elimination while suggesting others could be expanded.

NIU’s athletic department needs to be more self-sufficient and could eliminate its cheerleading program, a men’s nonrevenue sport and its ticketing operation, an administrative task force found.

The academic task force singled out 41 programs in various colleges that should be reviewed for elimination, along with 44 others that could get less money. Combined, those 85 make up nearly 40 percent of the university’s total categorized programs.

The reports were the work of about 35 NIU employees in two groups, representing support staff, students, faculty, administrators and others. NIU began the program prioritization process in fall 2014.

“The next steps are for each of us to objectively review the recommendations,” NIU President Doug Baker wrote in an email to university staff, “and to work collaboratively across the university to identify synergies, efficiencies and ways to advance our mission of excellence in teaching and learning, research and artistry, and outreach and engagement, and to support our cornerstone goal of student career success.”

There also were three key tenets to the process, the reports said: “All academic and administrative programs will be reviewed, all contracts with employees will be honored, and all students will be guaranteed to be able to complete their current academic programs.”

An academic task force divided more than 200 university programs into five categories, recommending they be either expanded, unchanged, reduced, transformed or reviewed for elimination.

Of the 41 academic programs pegged for elimination review, 11 were programs that staff requested be eliminated, the report said. Many were certificate and minor programs.

Meanwhile, an administrative task force scrutinized 236 administrative programs at NIU. The administrative task force noted that the athletic department spending accounts for about 2 percent of the university general funds and

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Northern Illinois University Executive Vice President and Provost Lisa Freeman talks about implementation of data on program prioritization during an NIU town hall meeting Wednesday in the Regency Room of the Holmes Student Center.

“The next steps are for each of us to objectively review the recommendations and to work collaboratively across the university to identify synergies, efficiencies and ways to advance our mission of excellence in teaching and learning, research and artistry, and outreach and engagement.”

Doug Baker NIU president

a portion of student fees, and repeatedly called on the athletic department to become more self-sufficient.

However, NIU’s status as a Football Bowl Subdivision school with the NCAA requires that it sponsor at least

16 athletic teams, and Title IX requirements mean that the only program that could be eliminated would be a men’s nonrevenue sport such as baseball, golf, soccer, tennis or wrestling.

The report also noted that the athletics ticket office “does not appear to be efficient” and that its cheerleading program could be eliminated, calling it “not essential.”

Other administrative programs targeted for review included the NIU Press operation, admissions and financial aid in the College of Law, and Architectural and Engineering Services.

“The task force believes that the Program Prioritization process was a valuable exercise and is confident that this report will provide a useful blueprint for improving the university moving forward,” the administrative report said. “This process made clear the importance of having appropriate data to make strategic decisions.”

Among the university’s various colleges, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences had the most programs considered as candidates for enhancement or unchanged resources, with 42 – half

of its programs. The College of Health and Human Sciences had 13 programs considered as candidates for enhancement or to remain unchanged – 52 percent of its programs, the report shows.

Meanwhile, the College of Engineering and Engineering Technologies had 13 programs listed as candidates for reduction in resources or elimination, 59 percent of its programs. Seventeen programs in the College of Education – half of the total – also were candidates for reduced resources or elimination, documents show.

As important as the program offerings was the tenure-track faculty needed to teach them, the academic task force said.

“While respectful of the important contributions of instructors, visiting professors, clinical and adjunct faculty members,” the report reads, “the AcTF report emphasizes the need to strengthen the underpinnings of academic reputation, research accomplishment, and contributions to disciplines by continuing our historic commitment to investing in the recruitment and retention of tenure-track faculty.”

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OBITUARIES IRWIN A. AHRENS

Born: April 3, 1934; in Northfield, IL Died: April 30, 2016; Walworth, WI Irwin A. Ahrens, of Walworth, was born on Tuesday, April 3, 1934, in Northfield, Illinois, to Carl Fred and Augusta (Mitz) Ahrens. He passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016, at his home in

son, Gary Carlson.

RUSSELL A. DULLUM

Born: April 20, 1954; in Maywood, IL Died: May 1, 2016; in Barrington, IL

Russell A. Dullum, of Lake Barrington, was born April 20, 1954, in Maywood, IL, he passed away May 1, 2016, in Walworth.

Barrington.

Irwin is survived by his children, Irwin (Mary Rusty was an avid Chicago Ellen) Ahrens Jr., Don Ahrens, Laura (Michael) Bears, Blackhawks and McNutt, and Ginny Ahrens; grandchildren, Hol- White Sox fan. He coached baseball and ly (Mark) Mrozek, Jason (Danielle) Mrozek, Carl soccer in McHenry County for many years, Ahrens, April Ahrens, Michael McNutt, Stephen and enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending McNutt, and Tim McNutt; great grandchildren, time with his family. Rusty was always Sydney Saunders and Lexi Mrozek. willing to lend a hand and was loved by all He was preceded in death by the love of who knew him. his life, Betty; his sister, Ruth Hacker; and his Russell is survived by his wife of 13 years, parents, Carl and Augusta Ahrens.

Mary Ann (nee Seawall) Dullum; children, Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, Aaron (Emily) Dullum, Ahlea (Eddy) Voltaire 2016, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Toynton’s Walworth Jr., Alarie Dullum, and Abriel Dullum; step Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth and children, Katie (Michael) Glaser, and Chris again on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the Reidy; grandchildren, Kambie, Kadence, Kentime of services at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at ton, and Kaia Voltaire, and Andrew and Lucas Big Foot Cemetery.

Dullum; mother, Betty (Layton) Lofthouse; For more information, call Toynton Funeral brothers, John (Toni) Dullum, and Kenneth Home at 262-275-2171.

(Tracie) Lofthouse; and sisters, Linda (Steve) Voelker, Roberta Jewell, Anita Lofthouse, and Jennette Jewell.

He was preceded in death by his father, JOANNE J. CARLSON Jack Dullum; father in law, Don Seawall; Joanne J. Carlson, born July 21, 1936, in Lan- brothers, Andy Dullum, and Leighton Loftsing, Michigan, died April 28, 2016, in Crystal house; and sister, Wanda Para.

Visitation will be 3 p.m. until the time of the Lake, Illinois.

Joanne is survived by her children, Stephen prayer service at 6:15 p.m., Thursday, May 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Carlson, Sue Carlson (Freddie), Joseph CarlMain St. (Lake-Cook), Barrington. Interment son (Debbie), Chriss (Dennis) Perry, Carrie will be private.

Carlson (Brian); her grandchildren, Ilsa, LarIn lieu of flowers memorial donations may son, Steven Perry, Jessica Carlson, Matthew Carlson, and Cassandra Perry. Joann had two be made to the American Cancer Society, great grandchildren, Gavin and Grant Ciszon. www.cancer.org.

Please visit www.davenportfamily.com to Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Carrie Membury; and her send condolences, or call 847-381-3411 for

How to submit Send obituary information to obits@ nwherald.com or call 815-526-4438.

Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at NWHerald.com/obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. information.

Home Colonial Chapel in Sarasota, FL with a celebration to follow at Tom’s favorite local spot, Marina Jacks. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Tom’s life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Autonomic Diseases Gift Fund c/o Vanderbilt University Gift Processing, PMB 407727, Nashville, TN 37240-7727. Please make checks payable to Vanderbilt Medical Center.

DONNA M. SHINE

Born: Feb. 4, 1939; in Mt. Prospect, IL Died: April 30, 2016; in Elgin, IL

Donna M. Shine, 77, of Huntley, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016, in Elgin. She was born Feb. 4, 1939, in Mt. Prospect the daughter of Louis and Christina (Busse) Boehne. On Aug. 4, 1963, she married Richard L. Shine in Mt. Prospect. Donna loved taking care of her family, they always came first. She will be deeply missed.

She is survived by her children, Steve (Denise) THOMAS MARTIN FARLEY Shine, Tammy Brimie; grandchildren, Andrew, Joshua, Brandon, Nicholas; brother, Stanley Thomas Martin Farley, age Boehne; sister, Patricia (Richard) Martin.

64, passed away on April 30, Donna was preceded in death by her parents; 2016, in Sarasota, FL. husband, Richard; infant twin; and grandson, Tom is survived by his wife, Kyle.

Kimberlee; son, David (Jennifer) The Funeral Service will be held on ThursBeirau; daughter, Dana (Drew) day, May 5, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Wright; grandchildren, JamesChurch, 11008 Church Street in Huntley with on, Madelyn and Chase.

Rev. Robert Hoffman officiating. Burial will Tom was the proud owner of American be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Roselle.

Mechanical, Inc. for the last 37 years. He Visitation will be at the church prior to serenjoyed cruising in his 55 Chevy, playing golf vices from 9 to 11 a.m. Memorials in her name and spending time with his grandkids. Traveling may be directed to the church. The James A. with his wife and family was one of his passions. O’Connor Funeral Home in Huntley is assisting He loved visiting Italy, Napa Valley and Aruba. the family. For info, 847-669-5111 or visit www.

In recent days you could find him relaxing on jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com. his boat in Nashville with a great cigar. Getting dressed up, sharing an evening with family and friends, martini in hand, is how he will always be remembered.

A visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2016, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Toale Brothers Funeral

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Irwin A. Ahrens: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at Toynton’s Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth, Wisconsin. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, May 4, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Big Foot Cemetery.

For information, call the funeral home at 262-275-2171.

Russell A. Dullum: The visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the 6:15 p.m. prayer service Thursday, May 5, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 149 W. Main St., Barrington.

Interment will be private. For information, call the funeral home at 847-381-3411.

Thomas Martin Farley: The visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 5, at Toale Brothers Funeral Home Colonial Chapel in

Sarasota, Florida. A celebration will follow at Marina Jacks.

Carol A. Ganzer: The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. Inurnment will follow in East Fox Lake Cemetery. For information, call 847-587-2100.

Margaret A. Kish: The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, at Bells Coulee Lutheran Church in Bangor, Wisconsin. A reception will follow at the church.

Elaine F. Laures: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, May 6, at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry. A luncheon will follow. Inurnment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in McHenry. For information, call Justen

Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-2400.

Joann L. Lewis: The celebration of her life will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the McHenry Moose Lodge, 3535 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg. For information, call Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home at 815-459-1760.

Frank E. Liden: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Kahle-Moore Funeral Home, 403 Silver Lake Road, Cary.

The funeral Mass celebration will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 410 First St., Cary. Burial will follow in St. John Nepomucene Cemetery.

For information, call 847-639-3817.

Ronald R. Meinert: The visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the 7 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, May 3, at Zion Lutheran Church, 412

Jackson St., Marengo. Private interment will be in Marengo City Cemetery at a later date.

For information, call 847-683-2711.

Susan Tapia: The celebration of life service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 7, at Life Bridge Community Church, 700 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. For information, call 815-3850063.

Richard Shermach: The celebration of his life will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Nicolino’s Restaurant, 621 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry.

Donna M. Shine: The visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 Church St., Huntley.

Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Roselle. For information, call James A. O’Connor Funeral Home at 847-669-5111.

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PLANT SALE – Algonquin Garden Club members Cathy Zange (from left), Gail Blum and Carol Weinhammer prepare for the club’s annual plant sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday near Butera Market at the Algonquin Town Shopping Center, 1310 E. Algonquin Road. The sale will include more than 800 perennials dug from members’ gardens, colorful hanging baskets, tomato plants and many woodland plants. Proceeds will be used for scholarships and other civic projects. For information, call 847-658-4641.

OPERATION HOMEFRONT – U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Pecoraro and his wife, Ashley, received the keys to their new mortgagefree home April 12 through Operation Homefront’s Homes on the Homefront program. The program has awarded more than 520 mortgage-free homes to military families.

THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND McHENRY COUNTY

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“COME TO THE GARDEN – ON STAGE!”

WHEN: 7 p.m. May 3 WHERE: Regal Crystal Lake Showplace Stadium 16, 5000 Route 14, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Fathom Events and Eakin Films bring the narrative of Jennifer Wilder Morgan (below) to select cinemas nationwide for a one-night event.

Storyteller Wilder Morgan interacts on stage with animated characters and scenery from her highly anticipated book, “Come to the Garden.” For the first time in a feature-length professional stage show cinematic event, groundbreaking three-dimensional projection technology is used to create a fusion of live action and animation, creating a unique and immersive experience.

Featured character voiceover performances include “Today Show” host Kathie Lee Gifford, Louis Gossett Jr., and faith comedienne Chonda Pierce (a humorous angel who guides Wilder Morgan). The event also includes a post-show discussion with Wilder Morgan and author of “The Shack,” William Paul Young. Cost: $12.50 a person. Tickets and information: www.regmovies.com or www. fathomevents.com.

COMMUNITY

CALENDAR May 3

• 9 to 11 a.m. – MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, 300 S. Pathway Court, Crystal Lake.

Featuring small group discussion of engaging topics for mothers. Child care available.

Annual fee; call to arrange a visit at no cost.

Information: 815-451-9376.

• 9:30 a.m. – Elgin Genealogical Society meeting, Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Professional genealogist Caron Brennan will present “Where Did I Put Great-Grandpa? Organizing for Genealogists.”

Free. Information: www.elginroots.com.

• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Older Americans Luncheon, St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Hosted

by Senior Care Volunteer Network. Featuring lunch, door prizes and entertainment by mind reader Joe Diamond. Free. Registration required. Information: 815-455-3120 or www. scvmchenrycounty.org.

• 6 to 8 p.m. – HAPL Writers Group, Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road,

Huntley. Beginning through experienced writers are invited to share their writing in a friendly setting. Open to ages 15 and older.

Information: 847-669-5386 or www.huntleylibrary.org.

• 7 to 8 p.m. – Lifetree Café, The Pointe, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The program, “Dreams and Nightmares: The Science Behind the Stories of Your Mind,” features a filmed interview with William Moorcroft, author of “Understanding Sleep and Dreaming.” Free.

Information: Bob Dorn at 815-575-4745 or rdorn@immanuelcl.org.

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – “What’s Your Color?”, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. An interactive presentation on how color affects personal and professional life and how to create the perfect image.

Free. Registration required. Information: 847458-3144 or www.aapld.org.

• 7 to 9 p.m. – Crystal Lake Camera Club, Home State Bank, 611 S. Main St., Crystal Lake. Monthly meeting and presentation of the print-of-the-year award. Free. Information: rowham40@sbcglobal.net or www.crystallakecameraclub.org.

Have an event to share? Submit your information online at PlanitNorthwest.com.

Photos may be emailed to neighbors@nwherald.com.

McHenry County

Oak tree preservation topic of workshops The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, a nonprofit land preservation organization, is offering the following workshops. The cost is $10 a workshop.

• “Explore a Healthy Woodland” will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 14 in Marengo. While exploring a 45-acre woodland, attendees will hear the story of a restoration ecologist’s 15-year effort to save the site.

• “Work-a-Woodland” will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. May 22 at Yonder Prairie in Woodstock. Practice restoration skills while learning about safety, cutting, proper herbicide practices and brush pile management.

For information or to register, visit www.conservemc.org or call 815-337-9502.

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Study: 7 of most profitable U.S. hospitals are nonprofits

By CARLA K. JOHNSON

The Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Ill., is one of seven nonprofit hospitals listed as among the nation’s 10 most profitable hospitals, according to a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs.

The Associated Press

CHICAGO – Seven of the 10 most profitable U.S. hospitals are nonprofits, according to new research, including one in Urbana, Illinois, where hospital tax exemptions are headed for a contentious court battle that soon could determine whether medical facilities are paying their fair share of taxes.

The “Top 10” list accompanies a study published Monday in the journal Health Affairs. The analysis is based on federal data from 2013 on nearly 3,000 hospitals. The authors measured profits using net income from patient care services, disregarding other income such as investments, donations and tuition. Researchers say the measure reflects how hospitals fare from their core work, without income from other activities.

The research comes as cities in New Jersey, Michigan and Wisconsin also wage battles over hospital tax breaks.

Officials are scraping for revenue and pressuring hospitals to either pay up or justify their tax-exempt status.

So, who’s making money, and how?

According to the study, delivering patient care was a money-loser for 55

ILLINOIS ROUNDUP

News from across the state

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U of Illinois faculty union calls off strike

URBANA – Classes at the University of Illinois’ Champaign-Urbana campus resumed their normal schedules Monday after a faculty union reached a tentative contract agreement with the school and called off the remainder of its strike.

The Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition Local 6546 authorized a five-day strike when contract talks ended Wednesday without a settlement. The strike began Thursday morning and was scheduled through the last day of classes this Wednesday.

Negotiators met with a federal mediator Friday and Saturday. A five-year agreement between the union and the school was finalized late

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percent of hospitals in the year studied. About a third made some money – up to $1,000 – per patient. And a small group – about 12 percent of the total – made profits of more than $1,000 per discharged patient from payments by insurers, government and patients themselves.

The highly profitable hospitals were mostly for-profit corporations, such as Medical City Dallas Hospital in Texas and Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado.

But money-making hospitals also

Saturday night, The News-Gazette reported.

The union voted unanimously Sunday to end the strike. A ratification vote is scheduled for Thursday, Non-Tenure Faculty Coalition Local 6546 President Shawn Gilmore said.

The union said the contract mainly covers high-priority issues for the union, which was seeking greater job security, academic freedom protections and participation in faculty governance. Gilmore said it also includes compensation steps that address faculty with lower salaries.

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Panel urges medical marijuana expansion

SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois advisory board once again is recommending that Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration add new health conditions to a list of what can be treated legally with medical marijuana.

The Medical Cannabis Advisory Board met Monday in Spring-

include nonprofits such as the Carle Foundation Hospital in Illinois, where a state appeals court in January ruled a state law allowing hospitals to avoid taxes is unconstitutional. The Illinois Supreme Court is expected to review the decision, on appeal by Carle Foundation Hospital.

Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing said her city lost 11 percent of its assessed tax value when Carle stopped paying $6.5 million a year in property taxes – the majority of which went to Urbana and its school district.

field. Its members voted to recommend Type 1 diabetes and panic disorder to the program.

They repeated their endorsement of 10 other conditions they already had approved last year. It marked the third time the board recommended osteoarthritis and post-traumatic stress disorder.

The recommendations need approval from Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah, a Rauner appointee who has twice before rejected the board’s suggestions.

Currently, 39 conditions and diseases can qualify a patient to use marijuana in Illinois. State law allows people to suggest new diseases for the program twice annually.

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Lawsuit vs. limits on child sex offenders

CHICAGO – Six registered child sex offenders want a judge to stop Illinois from enforcing laws they said are unconstitutionally vague and

“We need to question this whole idea of what not-for-profit means,” Prussing said. “This is a highly profitable business that manages to not pay taxes.”

Carle Foundation Hospital spokeswoman Jennifer Hendricks-Kaufmann said the research “considers only one year and omits important details” such as systemwide expenses and one-time government payments. The hospital provided $25.8 million in charity care in 2013, she said.

“A positive bottom line does not mean a hospital does not deserve tax-exempt status,” said Danny Chun of the Illinois Hospital Association. Nonprofits reinvest net income into “the latest technology, newer equipment, modern facilities, highly trained staff and other programs that ensure access to quality health care services and benefit the health of their community.”

Taxation would force hospitals operating on thin margins to reduce services, lay off staff and delay the purchase of equipment or facility upgrades, Chun said.

Hospital care is nearly a third of all U.S. health care spending – the largest share of all categories – and increased by 4 percent from 2013 to 2014 to reach $972 billion.

unfairly restrict their movements.

A lawsuit filed Monday on their behalf in Chicago federal court cites several laws, including those barring sex offenders from public parks and from facilities where programs for children are conducted.

It said the laws could be interpreted as prohibiting registered offenders from ever going to church, libraries or museums – even when kids aren’t around.

The 19-page lawsuit said the plaintiffs were convicted of sex crimes against children but never reoffended. Their names aren’t given.

The filing names Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Police Director Leo Schmitz as defendants.

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SIU protests target racism, student debt

CARBONDALE – Several hundred Southern Illinois

University protesters have rallied against student debt and racism after recent incidents including an anonymous video calling for violence against black students.

Monday’s march in Carbondale was conceived as a one-day strike to call attention to economic issues. The protest broadened after the video’s online release via YouTube drew condemnation from school leaders one week ago. YouTube later removed it for violating the company’s policies on hate speech.

University and Carbondale police reported no arrests by Monday afternoon as participants chanted in a courtyard in the center of campus.

Several speakers invoked the slogans and demands used at the University of Missouri, where protests last year led to the resignation of the university system president and the flagship campus’s chancellor.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS graph any part of the voting proFormer coach presses appeal in Penn State case cess, and no electronic devices

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – Jerry Sandusky’s effort to get his child molestation convictions thrown out ran into tough questioning Monday from a judge who voiced doubt about defense lawyers are entitled to question witnesses – including some of the former Penn State assistant football coach’s victims.

Judge John Cleland pressed Sandusky attorney Al Lindsay about whether there is sufficient basis for him to allow an evidentiary hearing now, nearly four years after a jury found Sandusky guilty of 45 sex-abuse counts.

Sandusky, wearing an orange prison jumpsuit, took no active role in the hearing that lasted about an hour. On his way into the courthouse, he told reporters to “read what has been written.”

The 72-year-old ex-coach is serving 30 to 60 years in state prison. He has maintained his innocence.

or cellphones are allowed in the voting booth.

She said signs are posted in every West Virginia precinct, and poll workers have been instructed to tell people not to have devices out while voting.

The early-voting period began last Wednesday. Voters may cast their ballots during regular business hours and next Saturday at their county courthouse, courthouse annex or community voting location designated by the county.

Three planets prime spots to search for life

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Astronomers searching for life beyond our solar system may need to look no farther than a little, feeble nearby star.

A Belgian-led team reported Monday that it’s discovered three Earth-sized planets orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star less than 40 light-years away.

No-selfie zone: Not OK in It’s the first time planets have voting booth, W.Va. says been found around this type of star – and it opens up new, CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If you rich territory in the search for want to share your voting experience on social media, you’ll extraterrestrial life.

Because this star is so close have to find some way other than taking a photo in the voting and so faint, astronomers can booth. West Virginia Secretary study the atmospheres of these of State Natalie E. Tennant said three temperate exoplanets it’s forbidden. and, eventually, hunt for signs of Tennant said in a news release possible life.

Friday that it’s illegal to photo– Wire reports

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Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz (right) exchanges words with Donald Trump supporters Monday during a campaign visit to Marion, Ind.

Cruz fights for survival; Trump eyes Ind. victory The ASSOCIATED PRESS OSCEOLA, Ind. – Ted Cruz’s conservative crusade for the presidency fought for new life Monday ahead of an Indiana vote that could effectively end the GOP’s primary season. The fiery Texas senator hinted at an exit strategy, even as he vowed to compete to the end against surging Republican front-runner Donald Trump.

“I am in for the distance – as long as we have a viable path to victory,” Cruz told reporters after campaigning at a popular breakfast stop.

With his supporters fearing Cruz could lose a seventh consecutive state Tuesday, the candidate’s formulation hinted at a time when he may give up.

Like Ohio Gov. John Kasich, Cruz is already mathematically eliminated from reaching a delegate majority before the Republican Party’s national convention in July. He retreated to Indiana more than a week ago, hoping a win could at least help him deny Trump an outright primary victory and lead to a contested convention.

But a recent poll of likely Indiana voters showed Trump holding a commanding lead.

At a stop in Monday in Marion, Indiana, Trump supporters confronted Cruz.

“Lyin’ Ted!” yelled one, using Trump’s pet name for his rival.

“What do you like about him?” Cruz asked the man. “Name one thing.”

“Everything,” the protester replied.

After six straight victories across the Northeast late last month, math and momentum are on Trump’s side. The anti-Trump movement’s only hope is to deny the billionaire businessman a 1,237-delegate majority by defeating him in Indiana and the handful of contests remaining over the next month. Then, Cruz or another candidate would have to beat him when delegates gather in Cleveland in July.

“Millions of Americans are praying for this state,” Cruz said. “The entire country is depending on the state of Indiana to pull us back from this cliff.”

Trump’s team sensed an Indiana knockout.

“Indiana is Ted Cruz’s firewall. It’s where he says that it’s make-or-break for him,” Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski said.

“And if he loses tomorrow night, he has to once again try and articulate why he is still in this race.”

Tuesday features a primary on the Democratic side, too. New signs emerged that front-runner Hillary Clinton’s chief rival, Bernie Sanders, is fading as well.

Clinton announced $26 million in new fundraising in April, narrowly beating Sanders. His total of $25.8 million last month marked a steep decline from $46 million he collected in March.

Sanders also refused to report how much money he had in the bank, raising questions about whether he can sustain his online fundraising dominance as his path to the nomination becomes less likely.

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Trump far behind in election preparation

By STEVE PEOPLES and JILL COLVIN The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – The Republican presidential nomination may be in his sights, yet Donald Trump so far has ignored vital preparations needed for a quick and effective transition to the general election.

The New York businessman has collected little information about tens of millions of voters he needs to turn out in the fall. He’s sent few people to battleground states, compared with likely Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, accumulated little, if any, research on her; and taken no steps to build a network capable of raising the approximately $1 billion needed to run a modern-day general election campaign.

“He may be able to get by on bluster and personality during the primaries, but the general election is a whole different ballgame,” said Ryan Williams, a veteran of Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns. “They’re essentially starting from zero heading into the general election.”

Trump’s early campaign efforts – fueled in the primary season by the sheer force of his personality and free media coverage – have defied all who predicted they would fall short of what’s required to win the nomination.

Yet the billionaire’s aides acknowl-

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures to the crowd during a rally Monday at The Palladium in Carmel, Ind. edged they’ll tap into the resources of the party’s establishment – the Republican National Committee, above all – as the scale and scope of the 2016 contest grow exponentially. That’s even as he rails daily against his party’s establishment as corrupt, and they predict his unique success so far will pay off again in November.

“Our ability to run a different type of campaign against Hillary Clinton in a general election is unique to the success that Mr. Trump has shown in the

primaries,” said Corey Lewandowski, Trump’s campaign manager.

Trump’s late start marks a sharp break from past Republican campaigns and that of Clinton, who already is beginning to shift resources to the November election. The Republican front-runner’s organizational disadvantage marks another warning sign for GOP officials who already feared he was unelectable this fall – even if he were well-prepared.

Trump has taken steps in recent weeks to add experienced political staff to expand his bare-bones organization.

Yet the team has been consumed by playing catch-up with Republican rival Ted Cruz, devoting almost no energy or planning to the next phase. Trump hopes he can score a victory in the Indiana primary Tuesday that effectively can end Cruz’s bid.

Lewandowski and other aides also have signaled a willingness to work closely with the Republican National Committee should Trump claim the nomination – “hand in glove,” in Lewandowski’s words.

Ed Brookover is working from a recently opened Washington-area office that is tasked with developing Trump’s detailed policy prescriptions and working with allies on Capitol Hill.

“From all reports – we’ve not gone in and kicked the tires yet – the RNC’s got

a larger ground game already in place than ever before,” Brookover said.

“And they’ve been investing an incredible amount of money on data.” He said that’s “going to be incredibly helpful.”

Indeed, the Republican National Committee has been expanding its national footprint and accumulating detailed information about millions of general election voters since soon after the GOP’s disastrous 2012 election.

With only a few employees on the ground at this time four years ago, the RNC now has more than 200 in general election battlegrounds such as Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Virginia and Colorado.

“We are so far ahead of where we were,” RNC chief strategist Sean Spicer said. “Whether it’s Trump or someone else, that’s going to be a huge advantage.”

On the Democratic side, Clinton already has begun to send waves of campaign staffers to battleground states.

Advisers are starting to consider locations for a splashy convention rally in Philadelphia and lawyers are scrutinizing more than two dozen possible vice presidential picks.

The Democratic front-runner also has a well-established donor network and is planning lucrative fundraisers in New York, Michigan, California and Texas later this month.

Prince’s siblings appear in court for estate hearing

By STEVE KARNOWSKI and KEVIN BURBACH The Associated Press

CHASKA, Minn. – Five of Prince’s six surviving siblings appeared in court Monday for the first hearing to start sorting out an estate certain to be worth millions, a task complicated because the star musician isn’t known to have left a will.

In a hearing that lasted a little over 12 minutes, Carver County District Judge Kevin Eide formalized his appointment last week of Bremer Trust to handle matters involving the estate of Prince, who died suddenly last month at age 57.

Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, requested the appointment so that the company can manage Prince’s estate until an executor is named. Eide asked the packed courtroom whether anyone knew of a will, and the courtroom was silent. Lawyers for Bremer Trust said they hadn’t found one but would keep looking.

“The court is not finding that there is no will, but that no will has yet been found,” the judge said.

“It is a real mess that he left behind.”

Judith Younger

University of Minnesota law professor The hearing didn’t address how long the estate may take to settle or how much it is worth. His property holdings alone in Minnesota, including his Paisely Park studios in the Minneapolis suburb of Chanhassen, were worth about $27 million, but music industry experts say his earnings after death are likely to be far more.

Tyka Nelson is Prince’s only full sibling. Four half-siblings – Alfred Jackson, Norrine Nelson, Sharon Nelson and Omarr Baker – were present. A fifth, John Nelson, didn’t attend.

Norrine Nelson and Sharon Nelson exchanged a hug in the courtroom, and family members chatted quietly. Tyka Nelson sat at a table between her two lawyers, while the four others sat sideby-side in the well, just behind their

lawyers. None of the siblings commented afterward.

Frank Wheaton, an attorney for Alfred Jackson, said afterward that the siblings were cooperating in settling the estate.

“Everyone is in full accord,” he said.

Even if all the heirs really are in agreement, it’s going to take a long time to settle the estate, Judith Younger, a University of Minnesota law professor who isn’t involved in the case, told The Associated Press. Other claimants are likely to come forward, any disagreements with tax authorities over the value of the estate could result in litigation, and Minnesota courts haven’t settled yet whether the rights to someone’s likeness, such as Prince’s, can be inherited.

“It is a real mess that he left behind,” she said.

It’s also possible that a will could turn up and that it could lead to fights over its validity, Younger said.

“I find it so hard to believe,” Younger said, noting how careful Prince was to keep control of his music and other business affairs. “How can there not

be a will?”

Susan Link, a Minneapolis estate attorney who also isn’t involved in the case, said she doesn’t think any of the lawyers involved will “fan the fire” of any discord among the siblings and that their decision last week to sit the siblings down together was a good move. If the siblings can’t agree, the personal representative will be going to court a lot, she said.

A law enforcement official told the AP that investigators are looking into whether Prince, who was found dead at his home on April 21, died from an overdose and whether a doctor was prescribing him drugs in the weeks beforehand. The official has been briefed on the investigation and spoke on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.

Eide did not set a date for future proceedings. But he noted the intense interest in the case, as reflected by the throng of media and lawyers inside and outside what would normally be a quiet suburban courtroom.

“We’re not used to this much notoriety in Carver County,” the judge said.

By MICHAEL WEISSENSTEIN The Associated Press

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People wave Cuban flags to greet passengers on Carnival’s Adonia cruise ship as they arrive Monday from Miami in Havana, Cuba. The Adonia’s arrival is the first step toward a future in which thousands of ships a year could cross the Florida Straits, long closed to most U.S.-Cuba traffic because of tensions that once brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. brief window in the late 1970s when President Jimmy Carter allowed virtually all U.S. travel to Cuba. U.S. cruises to Cuba once again become possible after Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro declared detente on Dec. 17, 2014.

Both sides hope it is the first step toward a future in which thousands of ships a year could cross the Florida Straits, long closed to most U.S.-Cuba traffic because of tensions that once brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

“I feel hopeful for the people of Cuba and for Cuba, hopeful that Cuba can

realize its full potential,” said North Miami Beach City Manager Ana Garcia, who left the island nation in 1968 when she was 6.

Setting sail from Miami shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, the Adonia took nearly 17 hours to cross the Florida Straits, steaming through a waterway blockaded by the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Tens of thousands of Cubans have fled to Florida on homemade rafts in recent decades, with untold thousands dying in the process.

The number of Cubans trying to cross the straits is at its highest point in eight years, and cruises and mer-

Puerto Rico looks to Congress for bond payment help

By MARICARMEN RIVERA The Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A spiraling Puerto Rico debt crisis reached a new milestone as the island missed nearly $370 million on a bond payment Monday and officials warned of worse to come if the U.S. Congress doesn’t help it dig out from a mountain of debt.

The default was the largest in a series of missed payments by the struggling U.S. territory since last year, and Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla warned it was unlikely to be the last.

Puerto Rico has payments totaling nearly $2 billion coming due July 1, including about $700 million in general obligation bonds that are supposed to be guaranteed under the island’s constitution. In an ominous warning directed at Congress and creditors that

include U.S. hedge funds, Garcia said the outlook for the next payment is bleak.

“We don’t anticipate having the money,” he told a news conference in the capital, San Juan.

The remedy, Garcia warned, is either a restructuring arrangement with creditors or legislation from Congress.

U.S. lawmakers left for recess last week while a bill that would restore Puerto Rico’s legal authority to restructure as states are able to do and set up a fiscal control board was stalled in committee.

Garcia, who inherited the crisis when he took office in January 2013, blamed lobbying by “vulture” hedge funds and what he called “racist” attitudes toward Puerto Rico.

“Our worst enemy at the moment is politics,” he said.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Monday’s default should be another red flag for Republicans in Congress. “This situation requires an urgent response, and Republicans in Congress have been dragging their feet for too long,” Earnest said.

The White House has put forward a plan that would allow Puerto Rico’s government to restructure its debt and impose new oversight on finances, among other measures. Earnest said the oversight measures distinguish the proposal from a bailout – a charge Republicans have lodged against the plan. But, Earnest warned, continued delay in Congress “only makes a bailout more likely.”

Following Monday’s default, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew released a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan in which he urged him to work

quickly to resolve the “few outstanding issues” on the legislation to help Puerto Rico. “Going forward, Puerto Rico’s $70 billion of debt is unsustainable by any measure. It simply cannot afford to pay its debt,” Lew said.

Garcia has been warning since last year that the island’s overall public debt of more than $70 billion is unpayable. On Sunday, he announced the suspension of a payment on debt issued by the island’s Government Development Bank, a day before a scheduled $422 million was due on the GDB’s $3.8 billion in debt.

Puerto Rico managed to reach a restructuring deal with island credit unions that shaved off about $30 million from the total due Monday, and paid $22 million in interest. But that still left it short nearly $370 million, and in default.

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

HAVANA – Greeted with rum drinks and salsa dancers, the first passengers to cruise from the U.S. to Cuba in nearly 40 years streamed Monday into a crowd cheering the rebirth of commercial travel on waters that served as a stage for a half-century of Cold War hostility.

Many watching the festive arrival praised a Cuban government decision to drop a longstanding ban on Cuban-born people returning to their homeland by sea, a step that allowed 16 Cuban-Americans to make the journey from Miami.

“This is history,” said Mercedes Lopez, a 54-year-old nurse who waited for hours to see Carnival Cruise Line’s 704-passenger Adonia pull up to Havana’s two-berth cruise terminal. “We Cubans must unite, all of us. This is a step forward, a little step toward normalization, peace, family unification.”

The passengers of the Adonia were welcomed by live music and dancing inside Havana’s single state-run cruise terminal. Outside, police carved a single lane into the crowd of hundreds of Cubans waiting in Old Havana’s Plaza San Francisco for passengers taking walking tours of the restored colonial center.

The group included dozens of plainclothes security agents and hawkers promoting restaurants and souvenir shops, as well as many trying to witness history.

Cruise ships stopped crossing the Florida Straits from the U.S. after a

chant ships regularly rescue rafters from the straits.

U.S. cruises are expected to bring Cuba tens of millions of dollars in badly needed foreign hard currency if traffic increases as expected. More than a dozen lines have announced plans to run U.S.-Cuba cruises, and if all actually begin operations, Cuba could earn more than $80 million a year, the U.S.-Cuba Trade and Economic Council said in a report Monday.

The Adonia will take eight days to circumnavigate Cuba and return to Miami. Part of the Fathom brand, the Adonia is one of Carnival’s smaller ships, roughly half the size of some larger European vessels that already dock in Havana.

Environmental scientists fear that if they’re joined by dozens more ships, there will be serious damage to an island that boasts the Caribbean’s healthiest marine life in large part because of decades without large-scale development.

“An influx of supersized ships in coastal waters of Cuba presents real risks to fragile coral reef ecosystems,” said Dan Whittle, head of the Environmental Defense Fund’s Cuba program.

“Discharge of sewage into near pristine waters may degrade water quality and harm coral reefs and marine life.”

Before the 1959 Cuban revolution, cruise ships regularly traveled from the U.S. to Cuba, with elegant Caribbean excursions departing from New York and $42 overnight weekend jaunts leaving twice a week from Miami, said California-based cruise ship historian Michael L. Grace.

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OPINIONS

NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

Jon Styf

John Sahly

OUR VIEW

Progressive tax a jobs killer The Illinois House could vote as early as today on a constitutional amendment to create a new, graduated income tax system that would be a disaster for small-business owners and a jobs killer in the state.

The legislation by state Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, seeks to create tiers of income tax rates based on how much an individual, family or small-business owner earns. Those in the lowest brackFor the record et – married couples who file jointly with Rep. Jack Franks’ opposition income of $200,000 or to a constitutional amendment less – would see their to create a progressive income rate drop from the tax in Illinois could effectively current 3.75 percent kill the measure. to 3.5 percent. The rate for familes with income between $200,000 and $750,000 would stay at 3.75 percent.

But the rate skyrockets to 8.75 percent for married couples with income above $750,000 ($500,000 for individuals). The rate would balloon to 9.5 percent for income above $1 million for individuals, or $1.5 million for joint filers.

The Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.,-based research group, said that thousands of small Illinois business owners who pass their business income through their personal tax returns would be devastated by hike.

These small businesses also pay the state’s 1.5 percent corporate personal property replacement tax, giving them a combined rate of 11 percent. That would be higher than any other state in the Midwest.

Gov. Bruce Rauner has called the bill “the straw that breaks the Illinois economy’s back.”

We agree.

Because it’s a constitutional amendment that eventually would have to be approved by voters, a supermajority in both the House and the Senate would have to pass the measure to get it on the ballot. That’s 71 votes in the House, where there are exactly 71 Democrats.

Thankfully, Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, says he will vote against this measure for several reasons, particularly because future legislatures could further increase the rates without voter approval.

Kudos to Franks for sticking by his principles despite tremendous pressure from his colleagues and leadership. If no Republicans vote in favor, the amendment dies in the House.

Franks instead supports a separate plan that would close several tax loopholes and make the state lottery more efficient and profitable.

That’s another item for another day.

THE FIRST

AMENDMENT

ANOTHER VIEW

No need for lieutenant governor Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has succeeded in his quest to reduce the size of state government.

With fewer than 18,000 workers, the administrative branch is the smallest it has been in at least two decades. There are hundreds fewer workers in agencies responsible for inspecting nursing homes, investigating child abuse and guarding state prisoners. It seems the public workforce can never be too small for this governor.

In that spirit, Branstad should look in the mirror. Standing right next to him – as the public well knows – is an individual holding a position that serves no immediate, essential function: The lieutenant governor. The fiscally conservative governor should be leading the charge for a constitutional amendment to eliminate that job.

Iowa’s original constitution did not provide for the position of lieutenant governor. The secretary of state was to assume the

responsibilities of the governor’s office in the event of a death, incapacitation or resignation.

The present constitution, drafted in 1857, created the position.

According to a 1988 amendment, the individual “shall have the duties provided by law and those duties of the governor assigned to the lieutenant governor by the governor.”

But the role of this individual is not defined in Iowa Code. He or she basically exists to do whatever the governor says, and to wait in the wings in case the governor dies.

Why not amend the Iowa Constitution again and abolish the job? Let the secretary of state or someone else succeed to the governor’s office in the unlikely event a governor can’t serve. Save the taxpayers the salary of a lieutenant governor. Kim Reynolds, who currently holds the position, is paid $103,000 plus travel expenses annually.

Those dollars, plus any money spent on staff dedicated to the office, could instead be used to pay for state troopers, prison guards, ombudsmen or other workers whose duties extend beyond the ceremonial and political.

Even some “co-governors” around the country have mocked or challenged the position. The former lieutenant governor of Arkansas, Win Rockefeller, is perhaps best known for describing his job as state government’s spare tire: pumped up and hoped it’s never used. Although Bob Crosby successfully ran for lieutenant governor of Nebraska in the 1940s, he argued the position should be abolished. A bill now being considered by the Illinois Legislature would further an effort to dissolve the office, a move the current lieutenant governor said she supports.

Iowa could do the same by amending the state constitution.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Love for dandelions

To the Editor: I love dandelions. That is probably an inflammatory remark to make in suburbia, the land of the perfect lawn. But I love dandelions anyway – especially when I see a carpeted field head-to-head, bursting with vibrant color – because I had a relationship with dandelions as a kid. They take me back.

My love of dandelions goes back to the third grade, and a boy named Coleman.

Coleman had a chipped front tooth and Coke-bottle glasses. And he had a rare talent. Coleman could take a handful of dandelions and turn them into a perfectly round yellow bouquet that held its shape even after the teacher put it in a glass of water on her desk. I remember so vividly those round yellow balls of flowers, with Coleman’s crooked grin as a backdrop. It meant that spring was here, and summer was near, and there was beauty in that bright little sunburst in Coleman’s hands.

I remember weaving dandelions with their long stems into garlands – I would wear them as necklaces. My friend Jackie, who lived next door, would wear them

VIEWS Rich Miller against Mah, and they hit the boxes very late and weren’t all that effective.

On the other hand, Mah, a former Pat Quinn administration official, sent numerous mailers which disastrously defined Acevedo as a Rauner/Emanuel candidate. Acevedo’s Facebook page displayed a photo of himself and his father with their arms around Gov. Rauner along with a post about endorsing Mayor Emanuel’s re-election. Both men are hugely unpopular in Chicago and they were tied around Acevedo’s neck in multiple, brutal mailers.

The Acevedo organization reportedly expected Asian-Americans to make up about 18 percent of the district’s final turnout. Instead, the final number was closer to 30 percent. Asian-Americans in the city typically turn out in far lower numbers than their population strength would suggest. Not this time.

Why? Well, a big reason was they finally had a legitimate candidate to vote for who spent a lot of time, energy and money on getting them to the polls. One Acevedo operative said he knew they were in big trouble when he saw the first packed bus unload Mah support-

in her hair and she looked like a summer angel.

Dandelions make me think of climbing gnarled apple trees and blue robin’s eggs, woolly bear caterpillars and milkweed pods, spider webs and lacy ferns just unfurled. I remember laying in the warm sunshine, studying the shapes of the clouds, filled with wonder at the world around me.

I miss those days. The dandelions take me back again.

Dori I. Michaels Fox River Grove

How to make America great again

To the Editor: Steps to return America to greatness; individual steps not necessarily in this sequence.

1. Establish term limits for all senators and members of the House of Representatives.

2. Establish mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court justices and members of Congress at 70 years of age.

3. Establish mandatory retirement age of

ers at an early voting location. Same day registration played a huge role in Mah’s win as well, and it really kicked into high gear when Acevedo sent loud, obnoxious thugs to disrupt a Mah campaign event featuring Congressman Luis Gutierrez’s endorsement of her.

Gutierrez told reporters that he feared for his life during the rowdy event.

Word spread like wildfire (helped along by Mah’s campaign) that the demonstrators had called Gutierrez a “ch-nk lover.” There isn’t any video evidence of that, but the rumor took hold and Chinatown’s elders were furious and demanded that powerful 11th Ward Committeeman John Daley withdraw his endorsement of Acevedo.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ big surge in Chicago also contributed. Sanders won the top three wards in the 2nd District, including Daley’s 11th.

But that backing was put into focus when Sanders supporter Chuy Garcia, a former mayoral candidate, endorsed Mah’s bid. Liberal whites and younger Latinos took strong notice and their fury at Donald Trump’s appearance in Chicago and their fervent support of Sanders was channeled into supporting Mah. The Acevedo people realized late in the game that the district’s “hipsters” were coming out hard and tried to address it by placing “Acevedo/Sanders”

signs at polling places. It didn’t work.

Mah won Daley’s ward. Some say Daley pulled his captains from the precincts the afternoon of election day under pressure from Chinatown.

Others say he cleverly diverted some Democratic voters into a contested Republican ward committeeman race, where each candidate received more than 700 votes while Mah won the district by a bit over 500. Others point to the fact that Daley refused to appoint the younger Acevedo to the seat if the elder Acevedo retired early as evidence that he was secretly backing Mah. The Acevedo family also got itself involved in a nasty Democratic ward committeeman race, siding with Sen. Tony Munoz over 12th Ward Ald. George Cardenas. Ald. Cardenas lost the committeeman’s race, but he ended up backing Mah and she won the 12th by a couple of hundred votes. There were more contributing factors, but this isn’t a book, even though it may feel like it.

Rep. Acevedo vows his son will be back for another try in 2018, so Mah, Illinois’ first Asian-American legislator-elect, will have to work hard and not ever let her guard down.

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65 years of age for all other government employees.

4. Government employees’ pension plan will be fifth percent of the final, five-year average salary set back to Social Security.

5. Conduct a salary survey, based on location of employee. This survey will compare salaries of private enterprise employees to government employees based on responsibility and authority.

6. When employees need to be replaced, attrition will be used instead of firing.

7. All laws passed by Congress will apply to all government employees without exception.

8. Employees that have government credit cards may only use them to pay for government obligations.

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9. All laws passed by the executive branch will be reviewed. Those used to restrict small business entrepreneurs will be removed.

10. ObamaCare will be removed.

11. A team of health care and insurance experts led by Dr. Ben Carson will be assigned to replace ObamaCare with an affordable health care system.

12. Have Newt Gingrich revise the welfare system, which he did so successfully when he was Speaker of the House.

13. If budgets are not ready on time, the people responsible will not be paid until the budget is ready.

Clifford Evenson Johnsburg

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Theresa Mah (D-Chicago) was never given much of a chance at winning the 2nd House District Democratic primary race on March 15 against a well-known political name who had a huge demographic advantage.

Mah was vying to be the first Asian-American legislator in state history. But the 2nd District was purposely drawn to include Chinatown in order to give Asian-Americans only some “influence” in the district. In previous years, Chinatown and Asian-American neighborhoods were sliced up between several legislative districts, but the Democrats made a conscious decision to avoid a federal lawsuit against their map by creating an “influencer” district.

The Census numbers show the 2nd has an Asian-American voting age population of 23.5 percent, vastly smaller than the 53 percent Latino VAP. And Rep. Eddie Acevedo’s (D-Chicago) organization had put another Asian-American on the ballot to further muddy things on behalf of Acevedo’s son Alex’s candidacy to replace him.

But that put-up candidate was kicked off the ballot on Feb. 1, and things went rapidly downhill from there.

The younger Acevedo’s campaign took its own Latino base for granted and didn’t take Mah very seriously.

Acevedo only sent two negative mailers

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BUSINESS

Gannett to Tribune shareholders: Don’t vote for board The ASSOCIATED PRESS

NEW YORK – Gannett is escalating its pursuit of rival newspaper company Tribune, telling shareholders of Tribune not to vote for its board member nominees up for election in June.

Gannett, the publisher of USA Today and other newspapers, said Monday that withholding a vote at Tribune’s annual meeting next month will send a message to the management team that it needs to engage in takeover talks.

Tribune said in a statement Monday that it expects to hold its annual meeting as planned and that it will have the votes Tribune Co. needed for its statement nominees to be elected to the board.

“This latest ploy to encourage Tribune Publishing shareholders to withhold their votes at the 2016 annual meeting is a distraction from the real issue, which is whether the Gannett proposal is credible,” Tribune said.

Last week, Gannett offered to buy Tribune Publishing Co. for more than $388 million.

Gannett said at the time that it made the offer public after Tribune refused

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This latest ploy ... is a distraction from the real issue, which is whether the Gannett proposal is credible.”

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Specialist Michael Cacace (foreground right) works Aug. 5, 2014, at the post that handles Gannett on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. to have discussions about a deal.

Later that week, Tribune said Gannett was “playing games” and that it was reviewing the deal.

Tribune said Monday that Gannett’s “campaign to suggest that our

board has not taken its proposal with due seriousness is misleading and disingenuous.”

A deal would marry Gannett Co.’s more than 100 daily newspapers with Tribune’s papers, which include the

Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times.

Shares of Gannett edged down 7 cents to $16.78 in midday trading Monday, while Tribune Publishing fell 20 cents to $11.13.

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WORTH TALKIN’ ABOUT TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2016

LOS ANGELES – Oprah Winfrey is expanding her participation in HBO’s “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” to an on-screen role.

The cable channel said Monday that Winfrey will star in the TV movie that she’s been shepherding as an executive producer.

The film is based on Rebecca Skloot’s nonfiction book of the same name. It details the story of Henrietta Lacks, an African-American woman whose cancerous cells became the source of medical breakthroughs.

The story will be told from the perspective of Lacks’ daughter, Deborah, to be played by Winfrey.

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Chicago: Stop legal fight to look at Lucas Museum site

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Scotty McCreery arrives Sunday at the American Country Countdown Awards at the Forum in Inglewood, Calif.

Country stars plan to continue playing in North Carolina INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, Ringo Starr and other artists plan to skip North Carolina performances as part of a musicians’ boycott over a new law that limits protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, but several stars at Sunday’s American Country Countdown Awards said they plan to stand by their fans.

“We love North Carolina and our fans there so we’re gonna play,” said group/duo of the year winner Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line. “We are going to be there. For sure.”

North Carolina recently adopted a law that blocks local and state protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people at their jobs and in public accommodations and requires transgender people to use bathrooms corresponding to their sex at birth. Other musicians such as Cyndi Lauper and Mumford and Sons have said they will continue their shows in the state and donate proceeds to LGBT organizations.

“Frankly, I don’t have time to sweat things like that,” singer Chris Janson told The Associated Press. “I think there are bigger things in the world to be thinking about. So I think you can kind of get where I lean on that subject, right? You have to perform for the fans!”

“We’re not going in the bathroom. We’re just going to go on a stage,” added Janson’s wife, Kelly Lynn.

Other musicians, such as Chris Lane and Scotty McCreery, said they’d never cancel a show in their home state.

“I’m not in politics, but it’s my home state. I love it there,” McCreery said.

“I’ve got a show coming up in June.”

CHICAGO – Chicago wants a judge to suspend a legal fight over “Star Wars” creator George Lucas’ plans to build a museum at one lakefront location while the city explores an alternative site.

City attorneys requested a 30-day stay in a motion filed Monday in federal court.

Friends of the Parks sued last year to kill the plans to build the art museum near Soldier Field. The nonprofit group said the plans violated laws restricting development along Lake Michigan.

Parts of Chicago’s McCormick Place convention complex now stand on the alternative location. That site also hugs the lakeside but would involve replacing existing structures, not building new ones.

Friends of the Parks attorney Thomas Geoghegan said he doesn’t oppose a stay.

But he wouldn’t say whether the alternative location is more acceptable.

Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski to be Olympic correspondents NEW YORK – Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski will serve as correspondents for NBC’s coverage of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

The network announced Monday that the NBC Sports figure skating analysts will explore Rio’s culture, sights, sounds and fashion in August during the games.

“We are thrilled to have Johnny and Tara join us in Rio, a city whose color, vibrancy and spirit is a perfect match with their own,” said

Jim Bell, executive producer of NBC Olympics.

The two former Olympians attracted attention for their rapport and fashion sense in an understudy role at the Sochi Games in 2014.

NBC then made them its top figure skating broadcast team.

Weir and Lipinski began preparing for their latest gig at Rio’s Carnival festival in February.

The pair also will serve as fashion and lifestyle experts for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.

McCartney: Desegregation crisis inspired ‘Blackbird’

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Paul McCartney said he met with two of the women who integrated Little Rock’s Central High School, saying the 1957 crisis inspired the Beatles’ hit song “Blackbird.”

McCartney performed Saturday to a soldout crowd in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Afterward, McCartney’s Instagram and Facebook accounts posted a photo of him with Elizabeth Eckford and Thelma Mothershed Wair, two members of the Little Rock Nine.

The photo described the women as “pioneers of the civil rights movement and inspiration for ‘Blackbird.’ ” McCartney told concertgoers Saturday that he followed the desegregation struggles from England and that he wanted to write a song in support.

The nine black students integrated Central High School in September 1957 after President Dwight Eisenhower sent in federal troops to escort them into the school.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Actor Alex Cord (“Airwolf”) is 83. Singer Frankie Valli is 82. Singer Mary Hopkin is 66.

Singer Christopher Cross is 65. Keyboardist David Ball of Soft Cell is 57. Country singer Shane Minor is 48. Actress Amy Ryan (“Bridge of Spies,” “The Office”) is 48. Actor Bobby Cannavale is 46. Music producer-actor Damon Dash is 45. Bassist John Driskell

Hopkins of Zac Brown Band is 45. Country singer Brad Martin is 43. TV personality Willie Geist (“Today”) is 41. Actress Christina Hendricks is 41. Actor Dule Hill is 41. Country singer Eric Church is 39. Actress Tanya Wright (“Orange is the New Black”) is 38.

Dancer Cheryl Burke is 32. Singer Michael Kiwanuka is 29.

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OPRAH WINFREY TO STAR IN ‘HENRIETTA LACKS’ MOVIE

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TECHNOLOGY

This February 2016 image provided by Meta shows actual footage of a model of a brain shot through the Meta 2 headset, while Meta employee Forest Rouse wears a Meta 2 headset in Redwood City, Calif. While startups such as Meta, Magic Leap and Atheer have been making the most visible progress in augmented reality so far, technology heavyweights also are eyeing it.

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Tech’s next mind-bending trip: augmented reality

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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE • The Associated Press

irtual reality is a trip, but an even wilder ride could be around the corner as mind-bending startups and technology trendsetters try to emblazon the world with interactive holograms that enlighten, entertain and empower us.

The concept, known as augmented reality, looks like something

It hasn’t advanced as far as virtual reality, which is getting attention with the recent release of the much-hyped Oculus Rift headset from Facebook.

But augmented reality has the potential to touch far more people because it’s designed as a seamless supplement to everyday living instead of an escape into VR, which so far revolves around video games and 360-degree video clips.

“Augmented reality is going to have a lot more practical applications simply because there are a lot more people out there who interact with things in the real world,” said Greg Kipper, who studied the technology’s potential in his book, “Augmented Reality: An Emerging Technologies Guide to AR.” With augmented reality, the three-dimensional holograms are meant to be a helpful or amusing companion to the real world. When you walk through a grocery aisle, you might see a list of ingredients for making an Italian dish appear on a virtual screen. Or an image of the solar system might orbit around you as you read an astronomy book.

Don a VR headset, though, and your surroundings are blocked off. You are cast into a different world, as a dinosaur charges through a jungle, or you’re on the precipice of a 100-story skyscraper

out of a science-fiction movie. Think Tony Stark, the comic-book character who scans information-filled holograms beamed in front of his “Iron Man” mask, or John Anderton, the character Tom Cruise played while flipping through digital screens floating in the air in “Minority Report.”

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looking perilously at the street below. It has a lot in common with an amusement park ride, including the tendency to cause nausea or dizziness.

While startups such as Meta, Magic Leap and Atheer have been making the most visible progress in augmented reality so far, technology heavyweights also are eyeing it.

Microsoft has started shipping a $3,000 version of its augmented reality headset, HoloLens, to a limited audience of computer programmers, while Alphabet Inc.’s Google has been a key investor in the $1.3 billion Magic Leap has raised during the past two years. Apple Inc. signaled its interest last year when it bought a startup called Metaio.

Meta, a Silicon Valley startup with about 100 employees, is scheduled to ship its second-generation headset this summer. It’s being sold as part of a $949 kit tailored for programmers to design more three-dimensional, interactive applications for the new headset.

If Meta CEO Meron Gribetz realizes his vision, his company will spawn a new form of computing just as revolutionary as the graphical interface that enabled personal computers to be controlled with a mouse and the touchscreen technology that helped turn

smartphones into indispensable utilities.

Instead of staring at display screens while pecking at clunky keyboards, Gribetz foresees people navigating through an array of holographic screens suspended in front of their faces and controlled with the touch of their hands. Virtual keyboards will appear for data entry.

People will be able to reach into their holographic screen, pull out a drawing of the human anatomy and remove the skeleton. Or they might look inside a shoe they are thinking of buying. Phone calls will become obsolete as everyone in a conversation appears as holograms.

“Virtual reality is cool, but it’s just a stepping stone to augmented reality,” Gribetz, 30, said. “We are going to build something that is 100 times easier to use than the Macintosh and 100 times more powerful.”

Meta plans to use its own workers as lab rats. By next March, Gribetz plans to removes all computer screens from the company’s offices in Redwood City, California. Instead, employees will use virtual screens seen and touched through Meta 2 headsets.

Magic Leap, a startup based in Dania Beach, Florida, has created an even bigger buzz given its ties to Google, whose CEO Sundar Pichai sits on its

board. In addition, Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group was among the investors in a $793.5 million round of fundraising completed in February.

But Magic Leap also has raised intrigue with flashy videos. One clip shows a whale leaping out of a gymnasium floor and then splashing down before disappearing. In another scene, a pair of hands open to show a miniature elephant leaping into the air.

The company has said little about what its plans are other than its technology will make people feel like wizards in their own “Harry Potter” movie.

“We are giving people a paintbrush to paint all the world,” Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz said during a rare appearance at a technology conference last year.

Kipper believes tantalizing images and promises like the ones coming from Meta and Magic Leap make it more likely people will be disappointed when they first experience augmented reality.

He predicts a major breakthrough still is five to 10 years away.

“When you first see an augmented reality demonstration, you say, ‘Hey, this is great,’ and then when you actually get it, you realize it’s not quite what you saw in the video,” Kipper said.

By MAE ANDERSON The Associated Press

The Kindle Oasis is Amazon’s sleekest, lightest e-book reader yet – and at $290, unnecessary unless you’re a diehard reader.

The Oasis, which started shipping last week, is meant to be a luxury e-book reader – a solid, top-of-the line device, when money is no object. It’s designed strictly for reading, without Facebook, streaming video and other distractions common on full-functioning tablets.

Though the Oasis has a lot going for it, I didn’t find any feature that sucked me in or won me over after a few days toting around three Kindles in New York. Amazon would have had a stronger case if its cheaper readers weren’t good already.

Here’s how the Oasis compares with the $100 Paperwhite and the $200 Voyage: Unlike previous Kindles, the Oasis is designed for one-handed reading. One side is thicker, for a better grip, and the text flips so you can use either hand. At just 4.6 ounces (131 grams), the Oasis feels as light as a paperback.

Amazon executives say their

Better screen

Text looks crisp and bright on the Oasis, with a screen resolution of 300 pixels

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A case packed with power

The Oasis comes with a leather case, in black, merlot or walnut, so you’re saving $15 or so, presuming you’d be buying a case with a cheaper Kindle.

The case attaches to the Oasis with a magnetic snap and makes the device easier to hold. In fact, I prefer reading with the case, even though it covers up the thicker edge meant for better grip.

There’s a spare battery in the case, so you get nine weeks of reading combined, based on 30 minutes of reading a day.

Though that’s more than previous Kindles, it’s not a crucial feature. It simply means you need to recharge it every other month rather than monthly.

Get more, pay more

The Oasis is sleek and chic, and given that it’s out of stock until June 1, it looks popular with at least some readers.

But it’s hard to overlook the price tag.

The basic version is $290 and comes with ads on the screensaver. Add $20 to turn them off and another $70 for 3G cellular connectivity, which allows you to buy and download e-books when you don’t have Wi-Fi. The data plan is included. With the extras, the device costs $380, or about the same as a tablet with far more functionality.

Amazon’s other Kindles already provide a pleasant e-book reading experience. You could buy both a $100 Paperwhite and a $180 Fire HD tablet for the price of an Oasis, with $10 to spare for your first e-book.

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an inch. But the Voyage and the latest Paperwhite have that, too. (The original Paperwhite was duller.)

All three also have built-in lights, but the Oasis is packed with more LEDs for a display that’s brighter and more evenly lit. The display adjusts automatically to ambient lighting. Reading in bright sunlight, I didn’t find the screen any brighter than the Voyage, but in a dim coffee shop, it did stand out.

The Oasis also offers more fonts to choose from, including a new one called Amazon Ember – meant for easier reading, as it removes the tiny strokes, or serifs, at the tips of letters. Frankly, I prefer the strokes, as printed pages typically have them. Ember is only on AP photo the Oasis for now, though older Kindles A look at Amazon’s latest Kindle, the Kindle might get them later.

Oasis.

I don’t want to feel like I’m staring at a screen when reading. The Oasis is goal is to make the device disappear much easier on the eyes than a phone or tablet because there is no glare and the so you can focus on the pages you’re screen is lit from the front, rather than reading. I found it a breeze to hold and behind – as in directly into the eyes. But flip the pages with one touch. But I also enjoyed reading with the Voyage and Pa- the Voyage and the Paperwhite have perwhite. I get lost when reading novels, those characteristics, too. whether it’s one-handed or two.

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Pain-management techniques vary Dear Dr. K: I have been in pain since a car accident a few years ago. My doctor is very conservative in prescribing pain medication. Why not just give me what I need to feel better?

Dear Reader: I don’t know the particulars of your case, but I think you are talking about narcotic (opioid) pain medicines.

And your doctor probably is reluctant to prescribe opioid medicines for chronic pain – the kind I assume you now have if your accident was a few years ago.

Opioid pain medicines are of unquestioned value in treating acute pain – the kind you had immediately following the accident. They definitely reduce pain, and many of their side effects don’t become a problem until a person has been taking them for a long time.

In contrast, the treatment of chronic pain is tricky. I spoke about the treatment of pain with my colleague, Robert T. Edwards. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Pain Management Center at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He pointed out opioids can have very bothersome side effects, even in the short run. For example, they make people tired and cause constipation and memory problems.

Another major issue, as the ongoing opioid crisis illustrates, is opioids carry the risk of abuse and overdose. They are not to be prescribed lightly. Approximately 25,000 people died in 2014 from opioid overdoses.

In many cases, those deaths were from prescription opioids.

Many pain experts say while opioids are potent relievers of acute pain, there is not much evidence they are more effective than other forms of therapy for chronic pain.

So in treating your pain, your doctor (and you) have to balance benefits against risks and consider multiple options for re-

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ASK DOCTOR K Anthony L. Komaroff lieving pain. Opioids are not the only option. For some people, the risk of abuse is small, the side effects are minor and the drug reduces their pain by a lot. But for others, these drugs reduce pain only a little, and cause severe fatigue and cognitive side effects.

The best pain-management treatments are tailored to each individual; they combine several different therapies to help minimize side effects. Take a person with chronic low back pain, a history of alcohol abuse and depression. This person might do best with a combination of non-opioid pain relievers, cognitive behavioral therapy and an antidepressant. But another person, also with chronic low back pain, might get the best results with daily lowdose opioids and weekly acupuncture.

Of course, people with chronic pain want to experience less pain. But they also care about enjoying life more and having a strong sense of emotional well-being. They want to increase their physical activity, sleep better and reduce fatigue. They want to participate in social and recreational activities. These goals need to be balanced against the downsides of pain treatment.

I’d recommend you see a pain specialist.

Such specialists are best trained to find the combination of therapies that will both give you pain relief and spare you side effects that might be as difficult to deal with as the pain.

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DEAR ABBY have a hard time differentiating Jeanne between enabling Phillips and just helping out my sister.

Throughout her adult life, even while she was married, she has never been able to make ends meet.

She’s single now and in her 50s, a hardworking but underemployed, depressed individual. I have a good job, and I feel guilty if I don’t help her each month. (She doesn’t ask, but drops enough hints that I know things aren’t going well.)

I have suggested repeatedly she needs to find a better job. I even send her job leads, but I’m not sure she actually ever applies. My friends and relatives say I should use tough love and stop helping her. But I hate to see her struggle, and I don’t want her kicked out of her apartment.

I will be retiring soon and won’t be able to continue giving her money. What should I do?

– Sympathetic In San Diego Dear Sympathetic: Have a frank talk with your sister now. Ask her how many of the leads you gave her were followed up on. Because you say she is chronically depressed, encourage her to see a doctor and find out what kind of help there is for her. It might be the reason for her divorce and her inability to seek other work and improve her financial situation.

That you will no longer be able to continue assisting her financially is something your sister needs to know ASAP, so she won’t be cut off abruptly. This isn’t tough love; that you will be on a fixed income is a fact of life.

You have been a wonderful sister. You have done more than many people would, so do not feel guilty for taking care of yourself.

Dear Abby: It has been eight years since my first love, “Oliver,” and I broke up. It was amicable and we both had closure. I have been in my current relationship for six years. We love each other very much and have two beautiful kids together.

I don’t often think about Oliver, and we haven’t spoken since our split. But the crazy thing is, I dream about him constantly. The dreams are pretty tame and they don’t make sense. I don’t understand why this is happening. I know myself and I know I don’t miss Oliver. I’m happy in my current relationship.

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TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – An outgoing attitude coupled with your expertise and knowledge will bolster your chances of advancement.

An opening will spark your interest, and an unexpected offer will be presented.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Help someone in need, but don’t let anyone take advantage of

you. Bring about changes that will help secure your personal or professional future. Contain an emotional mishap.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Spend time with people you haven’t seen in a while. A fresh and lively conversation will result in opportunities that will help you improve your life. Romance will liven things up.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Someone will speak out against you if you are too pushy. Take a step back and concentrate on what you can do to improve physically. Discipline will counter excess.

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Communicate your feelings.

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Your ability to wheel and deal and your intuitive insight will

lead to unexpected gains and personal rewards.

Making plans to celebrate with a loved one will bring you closer together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Choose your words carefully. Taking action will bring better results than laboring over details with an opponent. A professional change will turn out better than anticipated.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your restlessness combined with someone’s demands will lead to an unsavory encounter if you let your emotions surface. Work independently or with those offering support instead of criticism.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A chance to make money or sign a contract that offers long-term security is within reach. Embrace change, and don’t settle for less than what you want.

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LEGAL ASSISTANT

Full time Legal Assistant needed for busy Crystal Lake law office with nine attorneys. Responsibilities require experience with document preparation, filing of motions & notices, subpoenas, written discovery, family law, real estate transactions, scanning and filing, answering phones, computers, Microsoft Office, transcription from dictation, communication with clients. Flexibility and ability to multi-task are critical. Competitive compensation, paid vacations, group health and retirement benefits.

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to dplunkett@bruninglaw.com

LEGAL SECRETARY

Position available for a family law firm - McHenry county.

Applying candidates required to have previous experience in litigation/family law. Competitive salary.

Please send resume including salary requirements to: legalsecretarynew@gmail.com

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Metalmaster Roofmaster is a large commercial sheetmetal & roofing contractor located in McHenry, IL that is seeking a candidate for an immediate, full time position of Administrative Assistant in our Estimating Department. Duties include proficiency in typing notes and proposals. filing, spreadsheet data entry, calling contractors for projects to bid, searching for leads on projects to bid via construction websites, customer service, light marketing, cross-training, problem solving and posses strong organizational, verbal & written communication skills.

Must be able to manage heavy volume of emails and daily web-site searches. Requirement: To be proficient w/ Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Hours: 7:30am-5:30PM, Mon-Fri. Qualified candidates please submit resume to: HR@Metalmaster.us

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HORSE FARM LABORER

Experience with horses preferred. Call 847-501-0190

LABORERS

Custom homebuilder seeking entry level Laborers.

Must be able to lift 70 lbs or more. Material handling experience desired. Valid DL with reliable transportation is a must. Pay based on experience. Benefits. Call 262-248-9210

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877-264-2527

MECHANIC

The Village of Huntley has an opening for a Mechanic.

Apply at: www.huntley.il.us

OFFICE, WAREHOUSE and SUMMER POSITIONS

Flinn Scientific is hiring 1st shift teammates across the company!

We even have opportunities for graduating high school seniors and college students for the summer!

Join our winning team by applying in person today at: 770 N Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 or by submitting a resume to hr@flinnsci.com.

Quality Control Technician

Lehigh Hanson: Algonquin Sand and Gravel Duties: The candidate should be an organized, safety conscious, motivated individual that will perform all of the aggregate quality testing at this sand and gravel plant in accordance with the IDOT standard.

CROSSROADS CARE CENTER If you love to work in a warm, friendly & family like atmosphere, come in & see us!

COOKS CNAS – all shifts Visit us at our Job Fair

Tuesday, May 3 10am-1pm 309 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock www.crossroadscarecenter.com

DENTAL ASSISTANT / RECEPTIONIST PART TIME Flexible hours, no weekends. Experience a plus.

Bruggeman Dentistry, Crystal Lake Call 815-455-3123 or email resume: bruggemandentistry@sbcglobal.net

RN, LPN

Sheltered Village, Woodstock

Apply in person or fax resume to: Sheltered Village 600 Borden St., Woodstock, IL Phone 815-338-6440 Fax 815-338-6803, attn: Mary DON

kurt@mchenrycountyhistory.org

Woodstock Estate Sale Villas at Bull Valley

1490 Boulder Lane

(Turn off Country Club onto Club Rd)

SWIMMING POOL TECHNICIAN

Membership/Volunteer Coordinator

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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.

Shift Differential and Hiring Bonus Available!

Please email resume to: Koleary@Lehighcement.com

The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum in Union seeks an organized, flexible and people-oriented Membership/Volunteer Coordinator to assist with the management and recruitment of members and volunteers. Computer skills a must. Start at 18 hours/week. Salary commensurate w/experience. Some weekends/evenings required.

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FULL & PART TIME

LEHIGH HANSON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - EEO/M/F/D/V "A Drug Free Workplace

We are looking for a motivated, dependable person for a Full Time opportunity as a Swimming Pool Technician.

Experience preferred but willing to train the right person.

Veterans welcome. Valid Drivers License required.

Call 847-854-7767 or fax 847-854-5444

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HANDYMAN

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We can Fix or Replace Doors and Windows Senior Discount 815-943-4765

Many Vintage Items, Furniture, China, Glassware, Rugs, Books & MUCH MORE! Everything Prices to Sell.

CRYSTAL LAKE – 3918 SHENANDOAH DR Thursday thru Saturday, 8am to 4pm

Items available include antique wrought iron table and chairs with glass top, paintings, sectional sofas and recliners, tables, chairs, dishes, kitchen appliances, clothes, books, bicycles, pool table, tools, like new 17.5 hp Arien riding tractor, too much to list.

CRYSTAL LAKE 6213 Sands Rd

Friday 9-4!

DOG – FOUND

Male small black and white dog.

Not fixed or chipped, no tags.

Found on East side of Wonder Lake on 4/14/16.

Looks as if recently groomed.

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Huntley Garage Sale

Microwave – OTC, White, GE Profile $60 815-861-2174

12704 Hillview Dr

(off of Pleasant Valley & Hamilton) th

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May 5 & 6 9-4

Reconditioned and Guaranteed Washers, Dryers, Stoves and Refrigerators.

Good Selection. Low Prices.

Assured Appliance, 121 N. Emmett St, Genoa 847-293-0047

Refrigerator ~ Maytag, 21 cuft, good condition, $350.

815-477-2627

MCHENRY - 2722 Arbor Drive Fri 5/6 and Sat 5/7 8:30am to 5pm

Furniture, electronics, household items, decor, clothing, toys, beanie babies, yard power equipment, & much more!

Woodstock Garage Sale 2915 Boerderij Way Thursday & Friday 8-4

Boris Spassky had that incredible 21-game World Chess Championship Wicker Tables & Chairs, Antique match against Bobby Fischer in 1972.

Hoosier Cabinet, Lovely Dining Set, Spassky said, “When you play Bobby, Master Bedroom Set & More! it is not a question if you win or lose.

Advertise here for a successful garage sale! Call 877-264-2527 It is a question if you survive.” Fischer won that match by 13.5 to 7.5, despite forfeiting the second game.

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815-861-2174 South is in four spades. How can the defenders prevail after West Frigid Air- Side by Side, Good Cond! $100 leads the heart ace?

630-330-9970 East has no reason to want his Kenmore Window Air Conditioner – $100 partner to shift at trick two, so he 5200BTU. Works Great! Hardly used! should encourage with his heart 815-3540654 eight -- always play the highest card Kitchen Range – Kenmore, White, 5 Burner, Gas you can afford. West cashes the $260 815-861-2174 heart king and continues with his last heart. What should East do after taking that trick?

East should count the high-card points. He has eight, there are 13 in the dummy, and partner has already produced seven. That leaves only 12 unaccounted for. South must have the spade ace-king and diamond ace.

Also, since South is known to have at least six spades and three hearts, the defenders cannot take another sidesuit trick. So, they need a trump trick.

East should lead his last heart. When West ruffs with the spade eight, it effects an uppercut and gains a trump trick for East.

When you have taken every possible side-suit trick, give a ruff-andsluff.

Dressers/Antique, Oak, 4 Drawers, Excellent Condition. $350/both. 815-459-1179 21 speed bicycle with Mountain Suspension - 24 x 1.95 tires. Model Kawasaki MXL 250. Good condition. $45. Crystal Lake. 815-477-7429

Bikes - Fuji & All Pro,75/ea.

815-477-2627

Glider Rocker with ottoman. Beige upholstery Good condition. $30. 847-659-9822 Leather Love Seat & Ottoman - Royal Green, Good condition. $125. Crystal Lake. 815-477-7429 MOVE-OUT SALE Duncan Fife Mahogany Dining Table w/ 4 chairs $300 D.F. Coffee Table $150 Matching end tables $150 Various Wall hangings, Brass items, Crystal accessories.

CALL 815-527-7415 for appointment.

Pair of La-Z-Boy leather recliners. Navy Blue. Good condition. $125 for both. Crystal Lake. 815-477-7429

Rattan Furniture, Sofa, Floor Lamp, End Table and (2) Chairs, EXC COND! $250 815-943-5304 Solid oak pedestal table with 1 leaf, 4 oak chairs.

Great condition. $100. 847-659-9822

White Metal Bunk Bed – Lower Dble Sz, Upper Twin Sz. Matresses Not Incl. Exc Cond! $100 815-308-5515

Wicker Furniture Set – White, 2 Chairs, Bench, Table $150 815-344-4863 Youth Bedroom Set - Will furnish 2 rooms. "Windjammer" by Young-Hinkle.

Saddle brown finish w/ heavily distressed solid oak & matching oak veneers. Set includes: sea chest, pair of 3 drawer chests with bookshelves, pair of door chests, 2 desks - 1 has lighted hutch, 1 chair, 1 light bridge.

1 door hinge needs repair. $400. Crystal Lake. 815-477-7429

Bricks & Pavers - $100/per pallet – Can Send Pics.

Area Rugs – Gently Used, Very Good Prices, Most Bur630-330-9970

Thermal Pane Double Hung Windows, Jeldwen With wood grilles, $225.

815-459-0361 Whirlpool Tub/Indoor - 42 x 66, Dark Navy Blue New, never used, (paid $1,950 new), sell for $400/firm.

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Store Fixtures, Shelving, Etc.

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847-254-4760 2002 John Deere L120 Lawn tractor.

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Garden Bench - Cast iron and wood $30. 847-659-9822 Patio Set - Dark brown, 2 sling rockers, w/matching ottoman, slate top table. Good condition $60. 847-659-9822

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFSTEVEN D. BAILEY, Deceased 11 PR 194 NOTICE Notice is hereby given to BARBARA BAILEY, last known address of 760 McHenry Road, House 2, Wheeling, IL 60090 that BRYAN S. BAILEY, Administrator of the ESTATE OF STEVEN D. BAILEY that a final report for the closing of the ESTATE OF STEVEN D. BAILEY has been filed as required by 755 ILCS 5/28-11 (e).

The report was filed on April 13, 2016 and if no objection is filed within 42 days after the filing of the report, the independent administrator will be discharged and the estate closed.

Objections can be filed with the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Ave., Woodstock, IL 60098.

William F. McIntee Counselor at Law Attorney for the Independent Administrator 3436 W. Elm Street McHenry, IL 60050-4467 815-385-2440

yo your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court 2200 N. Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before May 19, 2016, A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff 15W030 North Frontage Road, Suite 100 Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 DuPage # 15170 Winnebago # 531 Our File No. 14-16-01930 NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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Mrowiec-Barnhart pursuant to the Illinois Compiled Statutes on Change of Names.

PUBLIC NOTICE

/s/ Anna Veronica Mrowiec-Barnhart

ASSUMED NAME PUBLICATION NOTICE

(Published in the Northwest Herald Public Notice is hereby given that on May 3, 10, 17, 2016) on April 22, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County 1183553 Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and PUBLIC NOTICE post- office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as

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located at: 20 Victor Parkway Public Notice is hereby given that Crystal Lake IL 60014 on April 6, 2016, a certificate was filed in the Office of the County Dated April 22, 2016 (Published in the Northwest Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and Herald April 19, 26, 2016 May 3, /s/ Mary E. McClellan post- office address of all of 2016) McHenry County Clerk the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business (Published in the Northwest Herald known as April 26, May 3, 10, 2016) PUBLIC NOTICE 1181013 BOARDWALK BUILDERS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT located at: MC HENRY COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE 70 PARKVIEW COURT, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60012 HEARING #2015-040 Nationstar Mortgage LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE Dated April 6, 2016 Plaintiff, APPLICATION OF JACK EMERICK, vs. /s/ Mary E. McClellan OWNER, FOR AN AMENDMENT Maria V. Hernandez; United States McHenry County Clerk OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT of America; Unknown Heirs and ORDINANCE OF McHENRY Legatees of Jesus R. Hernandez; COUNTY, ILLINOIS Unknown Owners and Nonrecord (Published in the Northwest Herald FOR A RECLASSIFICATION. Claimants; Richard Kuhn, as April 19, 26, May 3, 2016) Notice is hereby given in compliSpecial Representative for Jesus R. 1178691 You Want It? We've Got It! ance with the McHenry County UniHernandez fied Development Ordinance, that a Classified has (deceased) public hearing will be held before GREAT VARIETY! Case No. 16 CH 00045 the McHenry County Zoning Board 877-264-2527 Notice to Heirs and Legatees. of Appeals in connection with this www.NWHerald.com Notice is hereby given to you, the

Unknown Heirs and Unknown (Published in the Northwest Herald Legatees of the decedent, Jesus R. on April 26, 2016, May 3, 10, Hernandez, that on March 8, 2016) 1181155 2016, an order was entered by the Court, naming Richard W. Kuhn, 552 S. Washington Street, Suite PUBLIC NOTICE 100, Naperville, Illinois 60540, Tel. No. 630-420-8228, as the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Special Representative of the above THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT named decedent under 735 ILCS MC HENRY COUNTY 13-1209 (Death of a Party). The WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS cause of action for the Foreclosure U.S. Bank National Association of a certain Mortgage upon the PLAINTIFF premises commonly known as: Vs. Donald M. Gilbert; Illinois Housing 108 Airport Road, Harvard, IL Development Authority; City of 60033 Crystal Lake; Unknown Owners and (Published in the Northwest Herald Nonrecord Claimants DEFENDANTS on May 3, 10, 17, 2016) 16 CH 00175 1183626 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: Donald M. Gilbert PUBLIC NOTICE Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants That this case has been STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE commenced in this Court against CIRCUIT COURT OF THE you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT Mortgage conveying the premises McHENRY COUNTY described as follows, to-wit: COMMONLY KNOWN AS: NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST 426 Lake Avenue FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Crystal Lake, IL 60014 and which said Mortgage was Request of made by: Anna, Veronica, Mrowiec-Barnhart Donald M. Gilbert the Mortgagor(s), to Mortgage Case Number 16 MR 259 Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as Nominee for The Federal Savings Bank, a Federal Savings Public notice is hereby given that I Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded have filed a Petition for Change of in the Office of the Recorder Name and scheduled a hearing of Deeds of McHenry County, on my Petition on June 15, Illinois, as Document No. 2016 at 9:00 a.m., Room 201, in 2014R0017083; and for other relief; that summons was duly the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Secissued out of said Court against ond Judicial Circuit, McHenry you as provided by law and that County, Illinois, praying for the change of my name from the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU Anna Veronica Mrowiec-Barnhart file your answer or otherwise file to that of Adam Veronica

Appe Ordinance, which would result in a reclassification for the following described real estate.

PART OF THE SOUTH 40 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 5 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BEING DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS; COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE THEREOF 224.38 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 52 SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID LINE 415.0 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SAID SOUTH 40 ACRES; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 31 SECONDS EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE 524.82 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 03 MINUTES 52 SECONDS EAST 415.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 54 MINUTES 31 SECONDS WEST 524.82 FEET, TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PART OF PIN #16-24-400-003 The subject property is located approximately 250 feet north of the intersection of Maple Street and Harmony Road, with a common address of 10006 Maple Street, Marengo, Illinois, in Riley Township.

The subject property is presently zoned “A-1” Agriculture District and “A-1” Agriculture District with a Conditional Use and consists of approximately 5.0 acres with “A-1” zoning to the North and West, “A1C” zoning to the South, and “A-1”

oning to and “A-1C” zoning to the East.

The Petitioner is requesting reclassification of the subject property from “A-1” Agriculture District and “A-1” Agriculture District with a Conditional Use to “A-2” Agriculture District.

The Petitioner can be reached at P.O. Box 7, Marengo, Illinois.

A hearing on this Petition will be held on the 19TH day of May, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. in Conference Room B at the McHenry County Government Center/Ware Rd. Administration Building, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois at which time and place any person desiring to be heard may be present.

DATED THIS 22nd DAY OF APRIL, 2016. by: RICHARD KELLY JR., Chairman, McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL, 60098.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Lake in The Hills Public Works Department will be accepting sealed proposals for the replacement of the roof and siding at the Village of Lake in the Hills Police Department facility. Proposal packets can be downloaded from the Village?s website www.lith.org.

Sealed proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 13th, 2016 when all proposals will

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propo ”) (Property Identification be opened and read. All interested PIN of SUBJECT PROPERTY: Number) parties are invited to attend.

09-23-251-003 (Published in the Northwest Herald The SUBJECT PROPERTY is currently zoned C-5 Highway Commercial May 3, 2016) 1183353 District A copy of the application is on file and may be examined during reguPUBLIC NOTICE lar business hours in the City Clerk's Office, at the McHenry Municipal PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Center, 333 South Green Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050, (815) FILE Z-893 363-2100. Published by order of Notice is hereby given that the City the Planning and Zoning Commisof McHenry Planning and Zoning sion, City of McHenry, McHenry Commission will hold a Public County, Illinois.

Hearing at the McHenry Municipal All interested parties will be given Center, 333 South Green Street, an opportunity to be heard McHenry, Illinois 60050, at 7:30 P.M. on May 18, 2016 to consider /s/ Shawn Strach an application by Mariner Finance, Chairman, Planning and Zoning LLC, 8211 Town Center Drive, Bal- Commission timore, MD 21236 (“APPLICANT”) and DDR McHenry Square, LLC (Published in the Northwest Herald (DDR Corp.), 3300 Enterprise on May 3, 2016) 1183619 Parkway, Beachwood, OH 44122 (“PROPERTY OWNER”), for the following request in accordance with the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance: Use Variance to allow a financial institution within the Shops at Fox River Shopping Center at 3340 Shoppers Drive any other Variances required to effectuate the aforementioned request The property is located at the southeast corner of Shoppers Drive and Richmond Road (Illinois Route 31) and specifically, 3340 Shoppers Drive (In-line tenant space proposed to be utilized by Mariner Finance within The Shops at Fox River Shopping Center), McHenry, IL 60050. The property consists of In print daily 31 acres more or less, and is located on the east side of Richmond Online 24/7 Road at Shoppers Drive and commonly known as The Shops at Fox Northwest Herald River Shopping Center (“SUBJECT Classified PROPERTY”).

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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Public comments on the 2017 Annual Action Plan are being solicited from May 3, 2016 to June 3, 2016.

The Plan will guide decisions regarding allocations and expenditure of funds available to McHenry County through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Annual Action Plan will set forth specific courses of action to be undertaken to address the needs of low and moderate income persons in such areas as affordable housing, homelessness, persons with special needs, public facility improvement, infrastructure, and health and human services. In 2016, McHenry County allocated over $1,700,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program funding to support service providers and local government entities in McHenry County. The Annual Action Plan is guided by the 2015-2019 Five Year Consolidated Plan.

The Department of Planning and Development-Community Development (CD) Division will provide a report on the anticipated progress toward its Five Year Consolidated Plan. This progress report toward the Consolidated Plan goals will be available in person or on the McHenry County website beginning May 1, 2016: www.co.mchenry.il.us/CD. The CD Division will provide one free report to those requesting one by contacting its office at (815) 334-4560 or through the email address listed below.

Public Hearing: A Public Hearing and presentation for the 2017 Annual Action Plan, review of the Consolidated Plan progress and review of 2017 CDBG application materials will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at 10:00 am in Conference Rooms A & B at the McHenry County Administration Building 667 Ware Road, Woodstock, IL 60098. Potential CDBG or future HOME applicants are encouraged to attend this meeting.

Citizen participation and input is encouraged. Comments submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than June 3, 2016 and directed to: Planning and Development-CD Division, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098 or via e-mail to: McHenryCountyComDev@co.mchenry.il.us. All comments must include name and address. Comments submitted in person can be brought to the 667 Ware Road address above or given orally during the public hearing.

(Published in the Northwest Herald May 3, 2016) 1183545

IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Kenneth Rawson

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given in compliance with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the City of Crystal Lake, Illinois, that a public hearing will be held before the City Council upon the application of Kenneth Rawson on behalf of PBIL OREO LLC, 1st Midwest Bank Trust 6603, 1st Midwest Bank Trust 6602, Home State Bank Trust 6161, and Eugene A De St. Aubin Bros Inc. seeking amendment to the Annexation Agreement for Rezoning, for the development located at 11100 Route 176, Crystal Lake, Illinois. PINs 13-28-400-003, 13-33-200-003, 13-33-200-004, 13-33-200-005, 13-33-200-007, 13-33-200-008, 13-33-200-014, 13-33-200-016, 13-33-200-017, 13-33-200-020, 13-33-400-001, 13-33-400-010, 1333-400-011, 13-34-100-016, 13-34-100-019, 13-34-100-020, 13-34-300-005 & 13-34-300-006 This application is filed for the purpose of seeking an Amendment to the Annexation agreement conforming to the uses described in the Exhibit Set forth below:

A public hearing before the City Council at 7:30 on 5. 17, 2016, at the Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 West Woodstock Street, at which time and place any person determining to be heard may be present.

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Richmond-Burton’s Joe Dittmar pitches against Johnsburg on Monday at Tigers Field in Johnsburg. The Rockets won, 8-2.

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BASEBALL: RICHMOND-BURTON 8, JOHNSBURG 2

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R-B beats Skyhawks for 5th consecutive win joestevenson@shawmedia.com JOHNSBURG – Richmond-Burton’s Henry Stark will remember his fourth-inning at-bat as one of his strangest pinch-hitting appearances in his career, and one of the most successful.

Rockets senior left fielder Brady Gibson fouled off a pitch that hit him in the face. Gibson dropped his bat, took a few steps, then dropped to his hands and knees and bled profusely from his nose.

R-B coach Mike Giese walked from the third-base coaching box, Stark was summoned and began taking some warm-up swings.

“I had some time because Brady was down,” said Stark, who assumed Gibson’s 1-1 count after he was helped to the dugout. “You always have to be ready. I went up there aggressive and I found the gap.”

Stark fouled off one pitch, then ripped the next from Johnsburg’s Luc Lindal deep toward left-center field for a double. Two batters later, Jake Moeller singled in Stark and Bryan Rupnik to give R-B a four-run lead on its way to an 8-2 victory over the Skyhawks in their Big Northern Conference East Division game Monday at Tigers Field.

“That’s incredibly tough to do that,” Giese said. “For him to come up like that and punch a gap shot was a pretty big play.”

R-B (11-5 overall, 6-1 BNC East) won its fifth consecutive game and has won seven of its past eight. Righthander Joe Dittmar, who was touching 90 mph on Johnsburg’s speed gun, struck out 11 and allowed one hit over five innings to pick up the victory.

“I tried my best to throw strikes and get ahead in counts,” said Dittmar, who is 3-1. “I struggled getting ahead a little bit. I was happy with the outcome, all in all, there were just too many pitches here and there. I probably should pound the zone a little better.”

Giese liked what he saw from Dittmar, but not what he saw from the Rockets’ defense, which committed five errors.

“Joe was outstanding today. He’s shown tremendous strides. His last three outings he’s been very consistent,” Giese said. “We’re leaving way too many outs on the field. We need to

Tweet from last night In case you wondered, Marengo High trainer Erin Randall did finish marathons on back-to-back days over the weekend

What to watch Boston at White Sox, 7 p.m., CSN The Central Division-leading White Sox (18-8) will send Jose Quintana (3-1, 1.47 ERA) to the mound against the East Division-leading Red Sox (15-10) and Steven Wright (2-2, 1.37) in the opener of three-game series at U.S. Cellular Field.

Gardeck waived Crystal Lake South grad Ian Gardeck, who is out for the season with an elbow injury, was placed on waivers Saturday by the San Francisco Giants to make room for pitcher Vin Mazzaro. If Gardeck clears waivers, he could Ian Gardeck re-sign with the Giants to a minor league deal.

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Richmond-Burton’s Henry Stark looks to the bench after hitting a pinch-hit double in the fourth inning against Johnsburg on Monday at Tigers Field in Johnsburg. R-B won, 8-2. clean up our defense. Joe could have thrown a complete game, but he probably threw 28 extra pitches because of our errors.”

Giese pulled Dittmar after five innings with 89 pitches. Dakota Gibb and Jake Moeller finished the victory for R-B. “The last two outings before this I had one or two walks,” said Dittmar, who walked one and hit one. “It’s a lot better now than how I started (the season). I’ve been more consistent, which is good.”

Johnsburg (9-12, 3-6) managed only two hits and had 13 strikeouts.

“Joe (Dittmar) was on today,” Skyhawks coach Sam Lesniak said.

“When he can throw an off-speed pitch for a strike like he did, it’s tough going against a kid who’s throwing 90. You have to play really good defensively, and we played bad defensively.”

OUTSIDE THE BOX SCORE q UNSUNG HERO

Chris Krennrich Johnsburg, jr., P-1B

Although his team lost, Krennrich had one of the Skyhawks’ two hits and struck out six batters while allowing two hits in the three innings he pitched.

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R-B pitchers had 13 strikeouts, 11 from starter Joe Dittmar in the first five innings.

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R-B coach Mike Giese was concerned about left fielder Brady Gibson after the game. Gibson was checked by Johnsburg trainer Sandi Duesterhaus, who did not think he had a broken nose, but Gibson was still bleeding a little from a cut on his right cheekbone. Gibson fouled a pitch off and the ball hit him in the face in the fourth inning.

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SOFTBALL: McHENRY 6, CARY-GROVE 3

McHenry scores 4 runs in 6th inning after C-G took lead in 5th

By ALEX KANTECKI

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McHenry coach John DiFrancesca decided to intentionally walk C-G’s Brianne Prank for the second straight at-bat.

“I joked with her before the game.

I said, ‘I’m so sorry, but you’re such a good hitter,’ and we kind of just laughed,” DiFrancesca said. “Because she is ... she’s the type of kid who will take it out of the park.”

Prank nearly hit a homer in the seventh after Alea Charlier led off with a double, but the ball was knocked down by the wind for a long out. Ciesla got the next batter to line into a 6-4 double play.

Kristina Weber took the loss for C-G, allowing five earned runs on seven hits with three strikeouts. After giving up two runs in the first, the junior pitcher didn’t allow another hit until the sixth.

“We just got to keep getting better every day,” C-G coach Tammy Olson said. “That’s what our goal is. Compete like we did today, and the wins will come.”

en Eagles could not get things turned around last week with a 1-3 record and two losses to South. Jacobs has lost seven of nine after an 11-1 start.

ness game.

Both teams will wear purple and white to honor those afflicted with Alzheimer’s.

Marengo coach Josh Maas said the goal is to raise money and awareness for a horrible disease. Both teams’ jerseys will be sold for $20 each after the game. Proceeds from those sales will go to The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Chicago.

Anyone who wishes to donate may do so at maas@riley18.org.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, Indians’ and Rockets’ gear sold and wooden bats signed by players on each team.

Inside Baseball ATHLETE OF THE WEEK Matt McCumber Cary-Grove, jr., P-OF McCumber threw the Trojans’ second perfect game this season to beat Dundee-Crown, 1-0, in a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division game Friday.

C-G’s Danny Schmidt threw one earlier against Woodstock. McCumber was perfect against the Chargers, and the Trojans needed it as Thomas Nielson drew a bases-loaded hit by pitch to score the game’s lone run off D-C sophomore Erik Hedmark.

McCumber threw only 67 pitches and struck out six.

“I focused on keeping the ball low,” said McCumber, a 6-foot-3 right-hander who committed to Northern Illinois in January.

“My last few starts, I was throwing everything high and my off-speed wasn’t on. I just worked on getting a good release on it and finishing out front, and my defense did a great job backing me up, making every play for me. It was just great.”

NORTHWEST HERALD POWER RANKINGS 1. Prairie Ridge (18-5, 7-1 FVC Fox): The

NOTEWORTHY Shutting them down: Dundee-Crown’s Proud Sponsor of batters may be glad not to see C-G’s Danny Athlete of the Week Schmidt and Matt McCumber again. Schmidt Wolves have won seven consecutive games held the Chargers to two hits and let one ball and have taken the lead in the FVC Fox Divileave the infield in Wednesday’s 11-0 win in sion. Their only FVC loss came in a crossover five innings. game at Jacobs.

McCumber came back the next day to 2. Crystal Lake South (17-3, 7-3 FVC Valthrow his first perfect game, and D-C did not ley): The Gators bounced back from a tough hit a ball out of the infield. week to go 4-0 last week with a huge sweep Teacher Appreciation Day: Hampshire of Jacobs. Tyler Carlson pitched brilliantly to will hold its annual Teacher Appreciation Day outduel Jacobs’ Casey Dennison for a 1-0 win when the Whip-Purs host Prairie Ridge at Thursday.

4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

3. Cary-Grove (15-7, 6-2 FVC Valley): The The event is part of Teacher Appreciation Trojans have won six in a row and swept FVC Week across the nation. Each player will pick Valley-leading Dundee-Crown, allowing no a teacher who has made an impact on him, runs in the two-game series. and the teachers will be introduced before 4. Huntley (14-8, 6-4 FVC Valley): The Red the game.

Raiders were impressive when they chased Hampshire coach John Sarna wants his McHenry ace Bobby Miller in the first inning players to ensure the teachers they have Friday. They lost to McHenry on Saturday, but played an important role in the players’ lives. their recent strong stretch keeps them in the Alzheimer’s Awareness game: Marengo top five. will play Burlington Central at 7 p.m. Saturday 4. Jacobs (13-8, 5-4 FVC Valley): The Gold- in those schools’ annual Alzheimer’s Aware-

THIS WEEK’S TOP GAMES Prairie Ridge vs. Hampshire 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hampshire, and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Prairie Ridge Prairie Ridge and Hampshire look like the best two teams in the FVC Fox. Prairie Ridge has been rolling lately.

Crystal Lake South vs. Huntley 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Huntley, and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at South The Gators are near the top of the FVC Valley standings and want to stay there against a tough Red Raiders team.

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CARY – McHenry shortstop Alex Tori Boysen McHenry, fr., C Martens gave her team a jolt three batters into Monday’s Fox Valley Boysen gave the Warriors a Conference Valley Division softball 6-3 lead in the top of the sixth game against Cary-Grove, sending a inning, sending a single to screaming line drive off the flag pole center field that scored Lexi past the center-field fence more than Larson and Taelor Schmitz.

200 feet away. q THE NUMBER Martens’ blast in the top of the first Intentional walks to Cary-Grove’s Brianne inning came with a runner on and Prank gave her team a two-run lead, but, after the Trojans battled back with three runs in the fifth, McHenry was forced q AND ANOTHER THING ... to play from behind.

McHenry third baseman Erika Breidenbach “We’ve done this a lot all season,” went 2 for 4 with a pair of singles and a run said Martens, who finished 2 for 2 with scored, but her defense really stood out. She two RBIs and two runs scored, adding made four or five barehanded grabs and throws a double off the left-field fence. “We to first base in support of Warriors pitcher go up, and then down, and back up ...

Lindsey Ciesla.

We’re always fighting back. Our energy always stays up even when we’re down, which brings us back up.” the sixth and twice coming through.

The Warriors never stopped fight- Taelor Schmitz gave McHenry the ing Monday, twice loading the bases in lead for good with a looping base hit

over a drawn-in infield, and the Warriors tacked on two more runs in a 6-3 FVC Valley victory.

Martens led off with a walk and scored on a wild pitch and an error, and freshman catcher Tori Boysen followed Schmitz with a two-run single to center field to extend McHenry’s lead.

“My last at-bats, I just kind of was out in front, so I was just trying to wait back,” said Boysen, who is second on the team with 10 doubles and 26 runs scored.

“I saw a lot of inside (pitches), so I decided to drive it up the middle and stay level.”

Lindsey Ciesla earned the victory for the Warriors (15-6, 4-2 FVC Valley), allowing three runs on six hits with four walks and three strikeouts. The Trojans (6-12, 0-5) scored all three of their runs in the bottom of the fifth on a bases-clearing double by Anna Whitaker.

Whitaker pulled the ball down the left-field line with two outs after

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McHenry’s Lahrman outduels D-C’s Denz NORTHWEST HERALD

McHenry’s Nick Lahrman came out on the winning end of a pitchers’ duel with Dundee-Crown’s Danny Denz on Monday, leading the Warriors to a 2-1 Fox Valley Conference Valley Division victory at McHenry.

Lahrman gave up one earned run on two hits and three walks in seven innings while striking out six.

Denz took the loss despite striking out 16 and scattering two hits and four walks over 62/3 innings.

Colton Klein went 1 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Dylan Honkala and Bobby Miller also had hits, and Matthew Nagel and Ian Grubich scored for the Warriors (15-6, 6-4).

Sean Jay and Carson Balcer had hits for D-C (12-8, 7-3), while Ben Prigge had an RBI and Scott Wojcik scored.

Prairie Ridge 11, Grayslake North 4: At Crystal Lake, Jacob Carpentier went 2 for 3 with a home run, double, five RBIs and a run scored to lead the Wolves (195, 8-1) in an FVC Fox win.

Bryce Thelander went 3 for 4 with three runs scored, James Mikolajczewski went 3 for 3 with three RBIs and Robin Kim went 2 for 4 with an RBI and run scored.

Scott Nygren got the win, allowing one hit in three innings while striking

out two and walking three. Ryan Schmit and Greg Kulis each gave up two runs in two innings of relief apiece.

Huntley 12, Larkin 4: At Elgin, Joe Rizzo went 3 for 5 with three RBIs and two runs scored, and Noah Konie went 2 for 4 with four RBIs to lead the Red Raiders (15-8) to a nonconference victory.

Jeff Heinrich, Tyler Koss, Trevor Ranallo and Charlie Nugent each had a pair of hits Noah Konie for Huntley.

Logan DeWulf started and pitched three innings, giving up four runs (three earned) on six hits. Cole Raines came on for one no-hit inning and got the win. Luc Sibert threw the final three innings, giving up one hit and striking out two.

Jacobs 4, St. Charles East 3: At Algonquin, Kraeton Moll went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and a run scored to lead the Golden Eagles (14-8) in a nonconference victory.

Daniel Salomon went 2 for 3 with a double and an RBI, Mike Addante went 2 for 4, and Stevie Krueger, Nate Meland, Tim Randl and Casey Dennison had a hit each.

Brad Demkovich started and got the win, scattering four hits and four

walks across six innings. He gave up three runs – none earned – and struck out one. Dylan Cummings came on for the save, giving up one hit and striking out one.

Marengo 5, Round Lake 3: At Marengo, Phil Bowen and Cody Wilcox each went 1 for 2 with a double, RBI and run scored to lead the Indians (5-15) in a nonconference victory.

John Henning came on in relief with two runners on and one out and worked out of the jam and ended up getting the win for Marengo. The junior pitched two no-hit innings, striking out three.

Woodstock North 3, Genoa-Kingston 2:

At Woodstock, Nate Harris went 1 for 3 with an RBI and run scored as the Thunder (8-11) made the most of two hits in a nonconference win.

Jacob Goldberg had Woodstock North’s other hit, Jake Busse had an RBI, and Zach Johnson and Jake Glaves scored.

Johnson started and got the win in four innings of three-hit work, giving up two earned runs. Dain Glaves got the save, pitching three no-hit innings.

Pecatonica 5, Alden-Hebron 4: At Pecatonica, Trevor Redlin went 2 for 4 with a double, run scored and two RBIs, but the Giants (6-15) lost a nonconference game.

Brad Judson went 1 for 4 with a dou-

ble and an RBI, John Judson went 1 for 3 with a double and two runs scored, Kyle Judson went 2 for 3 with a run scored and Justin Steele went 1 for 3 with an RBI. Josh Rolnicki went 1 for 4 and was the losing pitcher for the Giants. He took the loss after giving up two earned runs in 22/3 innings, giving up three hits, one walk and striking out three.

St. Viator 8, Marian Central 7: At Woodstock, Zach Teegen, Matt Schneider and Brandon Bannon each had a pair of hits, but the Hurricanes (5-14, 2-7) lost an East Suburban Catholic Conference game.

Shamus Segersten hit a home run and Bobby Bannon, Gavin Dineen, Dan Rochotte and Elias Edmondson each had a hit.

Kolton Rominski started and struck out 11 in five innings, giving up three runs (two earned) on six hits and four walks. Dineen pitched four innings before giving way to Brett Seegers.

Grant 5, Crystal Lake Central 4: At Crystal Lake, Luke Tevyaw, Robert Keene and Adam Wittenberg each had three hits as the Tigers (9-11) lost a nonconference game despite collecting 14 hits.

Tevyaw had a triple and two RBIs, Keene had an RBI and a run scored,

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GIRLS ROUNDUP

Baker’s 5-inning no-hitter lifts PR over Woodstock NORTHWEST HERALD Hailey Baker pitched a five-inning no-hitter, and Alexandra Johnson hit a grand slam to lead Prairie Ridge to an 11-0 Fox Valley Conference Fox Division softball victory over Woodstock on Monday in Crystal Lake.

Baker walked one and struck out seven.

At the plate, Maddie Schillinger went 4 for 4, Emmie Farnam went 3 for 3 and Maggie Schremp went 2 for 2 for the Wolves (16-3, 6-0).

Jocelyn Eisenmenger was the losing pitcher for the Blue Streaks (6-13, 1-6).

Jacobs 9, Crystal Lake South 2: At Crystal Lake, Kerri Healy went 2 for 5 with two RBIs and a run scored to lead the Golden Eagles (6-8, 3-3) in an FVC Valley victory over the Gators (9-9, 3-3).

Jacobs’ Katie Armstrong went 2 for 3 with an RBI and run scored, Emily Borg went 1 for 4 with an RBI, Teaghan Richman went 1 for 4 with two RBIs and a run scored, Alexis Addante went 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored, Jess Mrzlak

went 1 for 4 with an RBI and run scored and Katie Borchert went 1 for 3 with two runs scored.

Brittany Feldmann got the win for Jacobs, giving up two runs on eight hits in seven innings.

Christina Toniolo started and took the loss for the Gators, giving up three earned runs on five hits and four walks in 51/3 innings.

Maddie Bush led South, going 2 for 3 with an RBI and run scored. Carly Chovanec and Taylor Kassel each had a pair of hits.

Marengo 21, Harvard 1 (5 inn.): At Harvard, Riley Connell went 4 for 4 with three doubles, four RBIs and five runs scored to lead the Indians (16-5, 9-0) to a Big Northern Conference East Division win over the Hornets. Connell also pitched two no-hit innings of relief.

Mariah Dionne started and gave up one earned run in three innings, allowing three hits and striking out eight. She was also 2 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs. Leah Secor, Nina Reed, Anna Wals-

weer, Megan Anthony and Susie Nawrot all had three hits, drove in runs and scored for the visitors, who had 26 hits in the five-inning game.

Daniela Garcia went 1 for 2 with a triple and an RBI, Makayla Stephens went 1 for 3 with a double, and Magen Greaux went 1 for 2 for Harvard. Stephens pitched all five innings.

Marian Central 10, St. Viator 0: At Arlington Heights, Meredith Bryan pitched five scoreless innings, giving up two hits and striking out two in an East Suburban Catholic Conference victory for the Hurricanes (9-3, 3-0).

Marian was led by Jackie Chimel who went 3 for 3 with a home run, two RBIs and two runs scored, while Ellen Sharp went 2 for 3 with a home run and two RBIs. Maggie Finnegan went 2 for 3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored, Ryan Klinger went 1 for 4 with two RBIs and a run scored, Emily Miller went 1 for 4 with a double, two RBIs and two runs scored, and Maddie Peters went 2 for 2 with an RBI and two runs scored.

Woodstock North 11, Hampshire 8: At

Hampshire, Caitlin Senn, Lulu Nicks and Amaya Saldana each had a pair of hits to lead the Thunder (9-17, 2-4) in an FVC Fox win over the Whip-Purs (10-12, 2-4). Senn scored twice, Nicks drove in three runs, Saldana had an RBI and run scored and Maddie Busch went 1 for 3 with a double and two RBIs. Ellie Thurow got the win for the Thunder, striking out 11 in seven innings.

Jasmine Lopez took the loss for Hampshire, giving up five runs (three earned) on three hits and five walks in two innings. Joslyn Nelson came in and pitched five innings of relief.

The Whip-Purs’ Peyton DeChant went 3 for 4 with three RBIs and a run scored, Melissa Esparza went 2 for 3 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored, Sarah Bowen went 2 for 4 with a double and a run scored, and Lopez went 1 for 3 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored.

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BEARS: POSITION COMPETITIONS

By ADAM L. JAHNS

Freeman

Reserves: Nick Kwiatkoski, John Timu, Jonathan Anderson, Christian Jones, Danny Mason Main competition: There isn’t one.

Kwiatkoski could push Freeman, who is 30, in 2017, but right now, the fourth-round pick will compete with the rest of the group for special-teams snaps.

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CORNERBACKS Starters: Tracy Porter, Kyle Fuller Reserves: Bryce Callahan, Deion-

QUARTERBACKS Starter: Jay Cutler Reserves: Brian Hoyer, David Fales,

Matt Blanchard

Main competition: Hoyer vs. Fales.

Pace wanted an experienced backup behind Cutler, but he still thought enough of Fales to prevent the Ravens from signing him off the Bears’ practice squad late last season. Fales, a sixth-round pick in 2014, has an edge to him, and this might be his last chance with the Bears.

RUNNING BACKS Starter: Jeremy Langford Reserves: Ka’Deem Carey, Jordan

Howard, Jacquizz Rodgers, Senorise Perry, Paul Lasike (fullback) Main competition: Carey vs. Howard. They have similar running styles, but Howard’s bigger build makes a difference. Carey dealt with a concussion last season. He also will have to prove himself on special teams again with Rodgers and Perry returning from injuries.

WIDE RECEIVERS Starters: Alshon Jeffery, Kevin

White, Eddie Royal Reserves: Marquess Wilson, Josh Bellamy, Marc Mariani, Cameron Meredith, Deonte Thompson, Daniel Braverman, Nate Palmer Main competition: Alshon Jeffery, Kevin White vs. themselves. White is out to prove he was worth the seventh overall pick last year after missing his entire rookie season after requiring shin surgery. The Bears still are speaking with Jeffery about a longterm deal, but if it doesn’t happen, Jeffery will have to prove he can stay healthy, while excelling with White as his partner.

Meanwhile, Braverman, a seventh-round selection, is the Bears’ only true slot receiver. His development and integration is worth monitoring at training camp. Braver-

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Bears quarterback David Fales (above) has more competition for the backup role after the recent signing of Brian Hoyer. man might also push Mariani at punt returner. Thompson remains the top threat for kickoffs.

TIGHT ENDS Starter: Zach Miller Reserves: Khari Lee, Rob Housler,

Gannon Sinclair, Marcus Lucas Main competition: There isn’t one.

Miller is by far the team’s best tight end. The guess here is the Bears will be looking for some veteran help later this year when teams start trimming their rosters.

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN Starters: left tackle Charles Leno

Jr., left guard Cody Whitehair, center Hroniss Grasu, right guard Kyle Long, right tackle Bobby Massie Reserves: guard Ted Larsen, guard/ center Manny Ramirez, tackle Nick Becton, tackle Tayo Fabuluje, tackle Jason Weaver, center Cornelius Edison, tackle Martin Wallace Main competition: There are two to watch: Larsen vs. Whitehair and Grasu vs. Ramirez. The youngsters are considered the starters here because that’s what the Bears ideally want. Whitehair and Grasu are valued for the athleticism, but they won’t be handed the starting jobs. Grasu, specifically, needs to make a big jump after struggling to stay healthy last season.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN Starters: Akiem Hicks, Eddie Gold-

man, Jonathan Bullard Reserves: Ego Ferguson, Mitch Unrein, Will Sutton, Bruce Gaston, Cornelius Washington, Greg Scruggs, Keith Browner, Terry Williams Main competition: Bullard vs. the field. Unrein has the coaching staff’s confidence, but figures to be a rotational player. This is an important year for Ferguson and Sutton, who were drafted by ex-GM Phil Emery.

Neither player is guaranteed a spot at Halas Hall. Ferguson, who spent most of 2015 on injured reserve with a knee injury, appears to be on the right course. In unsolicited comments, Pace and coach John Fox have praised Ferguson for his work this offseason.

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS Starters: Pernell McPhee, Willie

Young

Reserves: Lamarr Houston, Leonard Floyd, Sam Acho, Lamin Barrow Main competition: Floyd vs. Young, Houston. Young is penciled in as the starter opposite McPhee after he started eight games last season for defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Houston and Young excelled over the second half of last season and combined for 14 ½ sacks. But Floyd’s speed is a quality the Bears believe they were missing, and Fangio likely will give him a role immediately. Young is on the hot seat being in a contract year.

INSIDE LINEBACKERS Starters: Danny Trevathan, Jerrell

dre’ Hall, Sherrick McManis, Jacoby Glenn, De’Vante Bausby Main competition: Hall vs. everyone. Hall’s technique and footwork require work, but the Bears do have Ed Donatell, one of the league’s best secondary coaches. Hall’s freakish arm length and knack for big plays could show up throughout the summer. If they do, the Bears won’t hesitate to play the fourth-round pick. Callahan, an undrafted free-agent signing last year, became the Bears’ nickel back by standing out during closed practices at Halas Hall. He’s quick, but also significantly smaller than Hall.

SAFETIES Starters: Adrian Amos, Harold

Jones-Quartey Reserves: Omar Bolden, Chris Prosinski, Deon Bush, DeAndre Houston-Carson, Demontre Hurst, Anthony Jefferson Main competition: Jones-Quartey vs. the rookies, Bush and Houston-Carson. All three players fit the hard-hitting mold Fangio and Donatell want for their safeties. But the Bears’ need a playmaker back there. As good as Amos was last year, he even struggled to make plays on the ball. Jones-Quartey started four games in 2015, including the final two, as an undrafted free agent. He broke up three passes and made an interception in the Bears’ win at Tampa Bay.

SPECIALISTS Starters: kicker Robbie Gould,

punter Pat O’Donnell, long snapper Aaron Brewer Reserve: long snapper Patrick Scales Main competition: The long snappers vs. Patrick Mannelly’s ghost.

Replacing Mannelly has been more than problematic the past two years.

Scales surprisingly replaced Thomas Gafford late last season. It seems to be Brewer’s job to lose, though. Signed in March, Brewer was previously special-teams coordinator Jeff Rodgers’ snapper for three seasons in Denver.

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Conviction and confidence. Those are the Bears’ buzzwords after general manager Ryan Pace’s moves in free agency and the draft.

“Everybody is getting pushed,” Pace said.

But some players are more than others.

The Bears will sign their share of undrafted free agents, but that will help only to a certain, albeit limited, extent. That said, here’s our look at the Bears’ most intriguing roster battles:

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6 CUBS 7, PIRATES 2

Cubs take first meeting of the year against rival Pirates

By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com

PITTSBURGH – It took less than nine innings back in Pittsburgh since that one-sided Cubs’ victory in last fall’s wild-card playoff game for the Cubs and Pirates to re-enact some of the most intense, bitter moments from that high-stakes, high-emotion night at PNC Park.

Along the way, they got a quick reminder of how rough and rocky the road to the top of the National League Central is expected to be this year.

In fact, if the Cubs’ 7-2 victory Monday night over the Pirates in their first meeting of the year is any indication, the Cardinals might have to take a number and get back in line.

“Obviously, after that one-game playoff – they’re hungry to show who they are,” said Cubs leadoff man Dexter Fowler, who reached three times and scored Monday. “I know they’re eager to show what they have. And that’s a good team over there.”

In a game featuring the Cubs and Pirates playing as first- and second- place teams this late in the season for the first time in 39 years, it was a one-run game until a three-walk Cubs fifth that Pittsburgh starter Gerrit Cole couldn’t survive.

Then came the emotional replay – preview? – of October.

Cubs starter Jason Hammel, who took the No. 2 ERA in the NL into the

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Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday in the first inning in Pittsburgh. game, hit Starling Marte leading off the sixth and was then pulled – visibly displeased – from the game by manager Joe Maddon.

The Pirates didn’t score, but they got one back a half inning later when Kyle Lobstein drilled Ben Zobrist with a pitch leading off the top of the seventh.

Home plate umpire Laz Diaz quickly issued a warning to the benches.

And within seconds, Maddon was jaw-

ing from a distance with Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli – a guy Maddon called a “good dude, a really good dude” before the game, talking about a party they attended in the offseason.

“When you’re playing really good teams, I think that naturally brings out the best in you as an athlete,” said Maddon, whose team Monday opened a 13game stretch that includes 10 against the Pirates (six) and NL East-leading Washington Nationals (four).

“I love the idea we’re playing Pittsburgh and Washington this week. I think it’s great. It’s good for us to get out there and play these teams right now and see where we’re at.”

That might apply to an even greater degree to the Pirates, perhaps the most overlooked team in the NL. “I wouldn’t necessarily say overlooked,” said Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen, the former MVP who homered in the first for an early Pittsburgh lead. “But they’re not paying attention to us as much. And that’s fine.

“We’ve made it to the wild-card the past three years, and so honestly, we’re all human, and the way society is, they like what’s new. And when you give them something that’s the same, they kind of want to turn the page and move onto something else.

“That’s the way life is. So we take it with a grain of salt.”

And, occasionally, a pound of flesh.

Imagine when Jake Arrieta gets his chance Tuesday to take the PNC mound for the first time since his dominating performance in October – a game in which he was hit by a pitch late, igniting a bench-clearing incident.

“It’s part of the game, really,” Arrieta said, when reminded he didn’t seem especially surprised to get hit. “I think everybody’s a little overly sensitive, not just in this game, but in society overall. Just kind of understanding the circumstances. It is what it is.”

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CUBS 7, PIRATES 2

$184 million man Heyward sidelined with sore right wrist

By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com PITTSBURGH – A sore right wrist that might have contributed to a 0-for17 homestand finally has sidelined $184 million Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward.

Heyward, who first was bothered by the wrist the first week of the season in Phoenix, had played in every game until talking to the staff after Sunday’s extra-inning loss to the Braves.

“He finally said something, so we’re trying to react to it right now,” manager Joe Maddon said. “I don’t think it’s a long-term kind of thing by any means.”

Heyward was considered available off the bench in Monday’s series opener against the Pirates, but Maddon said he hoped to get the left-hitting Heyward back-to-back days on the bench with a left-hander (Jon Niese) facing the Cubs on Tuesday.

Heyward, who spent much of pregame time seeking treatment, is off to just a 19-for-90 (.211) start with only four extra-base hits (all doubles) and 13 walks. Team president Theo Epstein said the wrist might play a “little bit” of a role in the slow start.

“He’s the last person who would ever make an excuse,” Epstein said. “But he got off to a slow start last year, too, a real slow start. And when it clicked, he was off and running. I think that’s what we’ll see with him.”

Heyward hit .217 in April with a .611 OPS last season – and hit .306 with an .830 OPS the rest of the season.

Extended extension saga

Epstein, now a month into his lameduck season, said Monday contract extension talks with ownership are “status quo.”

It seems more an issue of the sides making time to finish a new deal than any snags in talks that were expected

at one point to get hammered out by the season opener. Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said during spring training he expects to make Epstein the highest-paid team baseball executive in the game.

“I’m sure we’ll talk again soon,” said Epstein, who’s in the final year of a fiveyear, $18.5 million deal. “It’s not at the forefront of my mind right now.”

Must be the Pilates

On the eve of his first start in May – his first at PNC Park since beating the Pirates in last year’s National League wild-card game – Cubs ace Jake Arrieta (5-0, 1.00 ERA) was named the NL’s pitcher of the month for April.

Arrieta, who also won the award each of the final two months of last season, the first National League pitcher to win it three consecutive months. In the AL, Pedro Martinez (1999) and Johan Santana (2004) each won it three straight months. The award has been presented since 1975.

Chicago

h 2 0 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

bi 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5

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r 1 0 1 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7

ab Jaso 1b 4 McCtchn cf 4 Freese 3b 3 Lbstein p 0 Joyce ph 1 Cminero p 0 S.Marte lf 3 Crvelli c 3 G.Plnco rf 4 Hrrison 2b 4 Mercer ss 3 G.Cole p 1 Schugel p 0 J.Rgers ph-3b 2

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E–Harrison (5), G.Cole (2). DP–Chicago 1. LOB– Chicago 11, Pittsburgh 7. 2B–Fowler (11), Bryant (7), Rizzo 2 (4), G.Polanco (10). HR–McCutchen (6).

SB–Fowler 2 (5), Russell (1). CS–Szczur (1), S.Marte (2). SF–Zobrist (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Hammel W,4-0 5 5 2 2 1 3 Warren 1 0 0 0 1 1 Grimm 1 1 0 0 0 2 Strop 1 1 0 0 0 1 Wood 1 0 0 0 1 2 Pittsburgh Cole L,2-3 42/3 6 6 5 4 6 Schugel 1/3 1 0 0 0 1 Lobstein 3 3 1 1 0 1 Caminero 1 1 0 0 1 1 Hammel pitched to 1 batter in the 6th HBP–by Cole (Russell), by Hammel (Marte), by Lobstein (Zobrist). WP–Lobstein.

T–3:18. A–18,376 (38,362).

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WHITE SOX

Sox’s bench coach hopes for another chance to manage

By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com

“They’re a selfless group,” Renteria said. “They play team baseball. They try to do the little things. You hear Trick (hitting coach Todd Steverson) and Skipper (Ventura) talking about what it takes to get a guy over, or being in the right spot (defensively) and taking pride in doing those things.

You see them in the dugout constantly pulling for each other. And if somebody doesn’t get it done, there’s always somebody hammering, ‘Come on, this next guy will do it.’ ” An influx of position players who’ve played on winners before (Todd Frazier, Jimmy Rollins, Austin Jackson, Alex Avila, Dioner Navarro) blended with holdovers hungry for team success (Jose Abreu, Adam Eaton, Melky Cabrera) created a better mix for that to happen.

“A lot of it for us is getting out of the players’ way,” Renteria said. “We provide what we can and then let them do what they do. We have a mix of experience, with some guys establishing themselves still, but it’s a good mix.”

Because of his experience as a manager and with Ventura in the last year of his contract, Renteria came in being

viewed as the logical next manager up in the event of a bad start. He wanted no part of such uncomfortable discussions, but with this Sox start, it’s not even a talking point. If anything, an extension for Ventura would seem more likely.

“Ultimately, all of us are driven to do that,” Renteria said of managing again. “You can want it, but the opportunity has to be presented. And it has to be the right opportunity. It’s really out of my control. My only concern is what I’m doing right now. If it happens again, I’d welcome the opportunity, but like all of us (coaches), we take each day at a time. That has to stay on the backburner someplace else, and right now our task is to do what we’re doing with this group.”

Ventura likes what his bench coach is doing.

“He’s just a good baseball guy,” Ventura said. “You hear a lot of good things about him, and when you meet him, you see the work he puts in, all the little things he does and [what he can do for] our Latin guys. His interaction. He does a lot of stuff that people don’t see. Gets there early, does video work. It’s been great.”

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LAKE IN THE HILLS HARVARD

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Most of bench coach Rick Renteria’s extensive work is done behind the scenes before the game. Three and a half hours before the first pitch, Renteria, if you can find him, already is somewhere in the White Sox’s clubhouse or coaches office sifting through spray charts, watching video or poring over other information on that day’s opponent.

“It would be foolish not to take advantage of it,” Renteria said. “So you’re always looking at stuff. Sometimes things pop up you may not have seen before. Everyone in our clubhouse is trying to break down the opponent in some way. You’re constantly gathering information and trying to be as far ahead of the curve as you can be.”

Third base coach Joe McEwing usually is somewhere near Renteria, adding to his learning curve.

“I love to sit next to him and pick his brain,” McEwing said. “He sees the game not just head on, he sees everything from different angles, picking up so many intricate parts of it. I’ve learned so much from him.”

Unceremoniously fired as Cubs manager after Joe Maddon became available on the North Side, Renteria licked his wounds and stayed out of baseball for Rick Renteria the 2015 season before he was hired to replace Mark Parent as bench coach after the Sox’s third consecutive losing season. Keeping his class-act reputation intact, Renteria brings a bilingual voice as well as cohesion and energy, McEwing said, to manager Robin Ventura’s “hard-working and selfless” coaching staff, as Renteria describes it.

Self-sacrificing is the same thing Renteria sees on a Sox team that, by most preseason projections, figured to be at .500 or perhaps slightly better but has stormed to an 18-8 start.

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8 NBA PLAYOFFS PREVIEW: HEAT VS. RAPTORS

No time to revel in Game 7 wins for Raptors and Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS

MIAMI – The exhilaration of winning a Game 7 was short-lived for Toronto and Miami.

It’s back-to-work time.

The Raptors play host to the Heat in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup in Toronto on Tuesday night, a series that starts a mere two days after both teams survived elimination games on their respective home floors. And the objective for both teams on Monday would be finding ways to get ready for a new opponent while keeping the same edge that helped them eliminate their last one.

“I don’t want them to be relaxed,” Raptors coach Dwane Casey said.

“We’re not done. We have a tough Miami team coming in.”

Toronto finally ended its 15-year postseason series victory drought by holding off Indiana in a Game 7 that looked like it was slipping away in the final minutes. Miami’s trip to the second round was secured a bit more easily, as the Heat rolled past Charlotte by 33 points – the fifth-largest margin in Game 7 history.

And Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan knows what sort of challenge Miami will bring.

“Veteran team,” DeRozan said.

“Lot of guys who have been in these positions. It’s going to be another of these fought-hard series. We don’t expect anything less.”

There’s some irony in that Miami is heading to Toronto for the second round, since probably many thought the Heat season essentially ended there in February.

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh – back in the city where his NBA career began – were representing the Heat in the All-Star Game at Toronto, but Bosh’s weekend was derailed by what the team said was a calf strain. Turned out, it really was a blood clot that had been found, the malady ending Bosh’s regular season at the All-Star break for the second straight season.

The Heat rallied without Bosh and wound up as the No. 3 seed in the East.

“You have to go through the fire together,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “That’s when you truly grow, when you face adversity together, you get to know each other for real. We’ve been through a lot this year. There have been a lot of emotions with that, but we are still standing.”

Here’s some of what to know going into the series: The series: Miami leads the alltime series between the clubs, 49-26.

But Toronto has won five of the last

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Cavs hold off Hawks The Associated press CLEVELAND – Rusty, rested or reeling, LeBron James and the Cavaliers find a way to beat the Hawks in the playoffs every time.

James scored 25 points, Kyrie Irving added 21 and Cleveland withstood a strong second-half surge by Atlanta to maintain its chokehold on the Hawks with a 104-93 victory Monday night in the opening game of their second-round Eastern Conference series.

THUNDER 98, SPURS 97: At San Antonio, Russell Westbrook had 29 points and 10 assists, and Oklahoma City held on to beat San Antonio 98-97 on Monday night, evening the series at one game apiece when the Spurs failed to score on a wild sequence in the final seconds.

Kevin Durant added 28 points as the Thunder handed the Spurs just their second home loss of the season, rebounding from a 32-point beating in Game 1.

Game 3 is Friday at Oklahoma City.

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Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket against Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson Sunday in the second half of Game 7 of a first-round playoff series in Miami. six meetings, holding Miami to 47 percent shooting or less in each of those games. It’s the first playoff matchup between the Heat and Raptors.

Oh, brother: Dorell Wright and Delon Wright faced off countless times in their lives, but never on the same NBA floor. That might change in this series.

Dorell Wright rejoined the Heat as the regular season was ending, younger brother Delon Wright is a rookie with the Raptors. Dorell Wright wrote his brother a letter published by The Players’ Tribune as this season started, telling Delon that Toronto stars like Kyle Lowry and DeRozan – his close friends for some time – would have his back. “They reached out to me and let me know you’re in great hands,” Dorell Wright wrote at the time, when he was playing in China. “Do what they say. Follow their lead.”

Bench matchup: Miami’s backups got outscored 32-23, on average, by Charlotte’s reserves in that series.

Toronto could be an issue for the Heat in that department as well; the Raptors outscored Indiana’s bench 34-27 on average in their matchup.

Wade watch: Wade comes into this series 17th on the NBA’s all-time playoff scoring list, at 3,614 points – having just passed Wilt Chamberlain. He should climb a few more spots in this matchup. He’s 10 points away from passing Elgin Baylor, 29 from passing Scottie Pippen, 50 from passing Dirk Nowitzki and 88 from passing Magic Johnson. All this comes after a season where he went from 54th to 39th on the regular-season list. “Dwyane Wade is back to being a young Dwyane Wade.

He is a handful,” Casey said.

Penguins top Capitals to take 2-1 series lead

By WILL GRAVES

The Associated Press PITTSBURGH – Patric Hornqvist and Tom Kuhnhackl scored a minute apart in the first period, Matt Murray stopped 47 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins took control of their Eastern Conference semifinal with a 3-2 win in Game 3 on Monday.

Carl Hagelin added his third goal of the playoffs for Pittsburgh, which took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series on another contentious night guaranteed to keep the NHL player safety office busy. Two days after Washington’s Brooks Orpik earned a three-game suspension for an illegal hit on Pittsburgh’s Olli Maatta, Penguins defenseman Kris Letang took a shot at Capitals forward Marcus Johansson sure to be reviewed before Wednesday’s Game 4.

Alexander Ovechkin and Justin Williams scored in the third, but the Capitals find themselves in a deficit against a franchise they have beaten

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Pittsburgh Penguins Tom Kuhnhackl (34) celebrates his goal with teammates Monday behind Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby in the first period of the Game 3 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference semifinal in Pittsburgh. just once in eight previous playoff meetings.

The Penguins were hardly crisp but turned Washington mistakes into goals while Murray did the rest. The 21-year-old rookie outplayed Vezina Trophy finalist Braden Holtby to move Pittsburgh within two wins of a spot in

the conference finals.

Playing with the urgency they lacked early in a 2-1 loss in Game 2, the Capitals outshot Pittsburgh 49-23 and outhit the Penguins 58-25. It hardly mattered.

The NHL’s best team during the regular season has just one goal in the last six periods against Murray, who is playing so well Marc-Andre Fleury – who dressed for the first time since suffering a concussion on March 31 – might want to get used to the view on the bench.

Wearing the same Pittsburgh gold uniforms that team owner Mario Lemieux wore during the club’s consecutive Stanley Cup runs in 1991 and 1992 – runs that included victories over Washington – it seemed like old times for the Penguins.

The defense in front of Murray was steady even with Derrick Pouliot making his playoff debut while replacing Maatta, who is out indefinitely after taking a shot to the head from Orpik.

IN THE PITS Jenna Fryer

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ABOVE: Chris Buescher’s car goes airborne Sunday during the NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. BELOW: Matt Kenseth’s car flips after Danica Patrick crashed into him.

keep cars from lifting off the track.

“We never want to see cars get up in the air,” Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s chief racing development officer, said.

Improved communication among NASCAR, owners and drivers should lead to solutions. O’Donnell said the new collaboration gives NASCAR a new “ability to work with the race teams and their top engineers” on how to keep cars on the track.

Kyle Busch, who broke his leg and foot in a crash at Daytona last year, said after his second-place finish Sunday that he’d rather stay home than participate in plate races. Third-place finisher Austin Dillon admitted: “We all have to do it; I don’t know how many really love it.”

Dillon walked away from a frightening airborne accident on the last lap of

July’s race at Daytona, an incident he said is “not a fun thing to be a part of.”

He has faith that NASCAR understands the drivers’ concerns.

“I know NASCAR will put their efforts toward fixing it,” he said. “They’ve made the car safer. That’s the reason why we’re walking away from these crashes. I think as a group, all of us want it to be where we’re not leaving the ground.”

It’s important to put Sunday’s demolition derby in at least a little bit of perspective. Yes, the destruction was unusually high. But the threat of rain played a huge role in the multiple accidents.

Normally, the aggression in plate races doesn’t come until about 30 laps remain and many drivers spend most of the race riding around in the hope

they can stay out of trouble to make a late run for the win. They couldn’t wait Sunday because rain could have ended the race with no notice.

It meant the pace was much faster from start to finish.

“It was almost like the entire race was overtime,” O’Donnell said. “Everybody was on the gas each and every lap. There was one point where we had weather 100 yards away, four laps to go until the halfway point and two laps to go in the fuel runs. That certainly produced three-wide racing from start to finish.”

Plate racing isn’t going away anytime soon, though various measures could be taken to reduce the pack element – remove the restrictor-plates, slow the cars, knock down the banking at Daytona and Talladega – nothing should be eliminated from conversation as NASCAR tries to “fix” the issues plaguing the four events each year.

Not everyone is convinced the racing needs to be fixed. Brad Keselowski picked up his fourth Talladega victory and had few complaints after the race.

Of course, he ran up front and ahead of much of the chaos.

“I’m a capitalist,” he said. “There’s people still paying to sit in the stands, there’s sponsors still on the cars, drivers still willing to get in them. Kind of sounds like it’s self-policing, and there’s enough interest to keep going, so we’ll keep going.”

• Jenna Fryer covers auto racing for The Associated Press. Follow her on Twitter @JennaFryer.

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

TALLADEGA, Ala. – Nobody needs to be reminded that racing is inherently dangerous. We all know drivers assume the risks. It’s understood that no one forces a driver to compete.

That shoulder-shrug approach doesn’t make the scorecard from Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway any easier to accept.

The delicate line between sport and entertainment was dangerously straddled by 40 drivers roaring along in a pack of cars at 200 mph. When the dust settled, 35 cars had been involved in at least one accident and two cars went airborne. When Kevin Harvick’s car lifted off the track in a last-lap crash, it finally put an end to the chaos.

Yes, driver after driver exited their race car unharmed. Save for some bruises to her arms and legs and soreness when she took her breath, Danica Patrick scrambled to safety after the most frightening crash of her career.

So, yes, we celebrated Monday that no one was injured, and better yet, no one died in the carnage that was a typical Talladega race.

But all that wrecking came at a price.

The cost of damaged race cars Sunday neared $10 million in losses across the grid, according to an informal survey Monday by The Associated Press of five top race teams. Within that serieswide estimate, some teams estimated they lost $500,000 per car – total-loss situations – while others estimated $250,000 without including any engine damage.

Those losses, the terrifying tumbles taken by Chris Buescher and Matt Kenseth, the hard licks into the wall, the parking-lot effect from a 21-car accident, all of it is accepted as part of the show. Racing at Daytona and Talladega, the only two tracks in NASCAR that require the use of horsepower-sapping restrictor plates to slow the cars, simply is what it is.

That’s all fine and well because everybody knows what they signed up for, right?

Not exactly.

Cars should not be going airborne anymore. IndyCar faced this issue in the buildup to the Indianapolis 500 last year, when three cars took flight in terrifying crashes. Rules immediately were implemented to keep the cars on the track, and IndyCar again issued a mandate in car design for this month’s race.

NASCAR is in the same position and went to work Monday studying the wrecks to see what can be altered to

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10 PGA TOUR: ZURICH CLASSIC

Stuard earns first PGA win in playoff Big payday for CLC grad Affrunti

By BRETT MARTEL

The Associated Press

AVONDALE, La. – Brian Stuard made steady golf pay off on a waterlogged course in the haunting cypress swamps outside New Orleans.

The 33-year-old Stuard birdied the final hole of a largely unspectacular final round to sneak into a three-way playoff Monday, then beat Jamie Lovemark on the second extra hole for his first PGA Tour win at the Zurich Classic.

Stuard never bogeyed a hole throughout the tournament on the long (7,425yard), par-72 TPC Louisiana course, which was drenched with more than 4½ inches of rain during the tournament.

Weather delays Thursday, Saturday and Sunday not only forced a Monday finish but also led officials to shorten the tournament to 54 holes.

“I wasn’t playing great. I was just kind of, I don’t know ... hanging around,” Stuard said after his final-round 69, which wasn’t even among the top 20 scores on the day. “I kind of

• BOYS ROUNDUP

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Brian Stuard holds up the tournament trophy after winning the rain-delayed Zurich Classic on Monday at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La.

Crystal Lake Central graduate Joe Affrunti shot a 66 Monday to finish the rain-shortened three-round Zurich Classic in New Orleans tied for 20th.

The win earned Affrunti $64,909. The 34-year-old has two starts remaining on his major medical extension, needing to make more than $500,000 in those starts to retain his PGA Tour card, according to data from PGATour.com.

New Orleans was Affrunti’s best finish and top payday on the PGA Tour, second to the $68,000 he won at the Nationwide Championship in 2010. He made almost $230,000 on the Nationwide Tour (now Web.com Tour) that year.

Affrunti is scheduled to play in two more PGA Tour events: the AT&T Byron Nelson from May 19 to 22 in Irving, Texas and the Memphis St. Jude Classic from June 9 to 12.

hung in there all week. I just didn’t get too ahead of myself and just stayed real patient.”

Lovemark, Stuard and Byeong-Hun An entered the playoff at 15 under par.

An unraveled on the first playoff hole and Lovemark on the second while Stuard remained composed, virtually clinching the win with a 160-yard apStuard’s best previous PGA Tour proach to within 2½ feet of the pin for finishes were a pair of second places in an easy birdie putt. were Keaton Newsome/Ben Cazel, Trey Coleman/Jacob Wat and Ben Saiz/Julian Collins.

Anish Bhatt was the closest Red Raider to a singles win, losing, 5-7, 7-6, 11-9.

No. 3 Charlie McConnell and swept the doubles matches for an FVC Fox win over the Whip-Purs.

Central’s doubles wins came from the pairings of Ethan St. John/Johnny Wallace, Sam Lundgren/Dev Brahmbhatt, Cam Pukas/Trevor Knabach and Zack Peloquin/Clay VanSycle.

Hampshire’s victory came from top singles player Andren Briones.

Cary-Grove 5, Carmel 2: At Mundelein, a sweep of singles wins from Michael Ptaszek, Curt Norton and Sam Sitarski led the Trojans (16-1) to a nonconference win.

The Trojans also got doubles wins at No. 3 from Hayden Collier/Troy Turner and at No. 4 from Luke Weber/Kevin McDonald.

Huntley 4, South Elgin 3: At Huntley, the Red Raiders (8-4) swept the doubles matches, led by a three-set win from the No. 1 pairing of Charlie Burian/Jack Soderwall, to best South Elgin in a nonconference match.

Also winning for the Red Raiders

Pentico won the 110-meter hurdles (16.5 seconds) and the 300 hurdles (43.1) to lead Crystal Lake South in a triangular meet victory. The Gators scored 761/2 points to beat Crystal Lake Central, which came in second with 641/2, and Woodstock (34) was third. Nathan Meador also won two events for the Gators, taking the discus (125 feet, 11 inches). South’s Sam Peschke cleared his season-best 14-6 in

for 4 with a triple and an RBI, and Amy Walsh went 3 for 4, finishing a home Continued from page 4 run shy of the cycle and scoring twice.

Walsh pitched all seven innings, from Savanah Frank and Monica Me- giving up three runs (two earned) on nas and an RBI groundout from Alyssa five hits and a walk while striking out Gawart put the Tigers up, 4-0, in the seven. first inning, and they went on to beat SOCCER the Knights in an FVC Fox game.

Richmond-Burton 7, Rockford ChrisMenas finished 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, Frank went 2 for 4 with a dou- tian 0: At Richmond, Halley Havlicek ble and two RBIs, Kelly Iwamoto went 2 scored 30 seconds into the match and

finished with five goals as the Rockets won in BNC East play. Gabby Ross and Liz Wertz scored the other two goals and each added an assist for the Rockets (8-10, 7-3). Meghan Vasseur and Anna Blaney also had assists for R-B. Marian Central 3, Hononegah 2: At Woodstock, the Hurricanes (6-4-2) came from two goals down to win a nonconference match. Karli Blaz, Amy Herff and Addie Fortin scored for the Hurri-

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Wittenberg had an RBI and Blake Seegers went 2 for 3 with two runs scored.

Frank Berg took the loss for the Tigers. He struck out five.

TENNIS McHenry 6, Johnsburg 1: At Johnsburg,

McHenry’s top singles player, Will Doepker, beat Johnsburg’s Kevin Sompel, 6-0, 6-0, to lead the Warriors to a nonconference victory over the Skyhawks (19). The Warriors (6-8) also got a singles win from Brandon Jarecki and swept the doubles matches with wins by Brett Meyer/JP Dudley, Trace Conlon/Mitch Coats, Elliot Knaack/Trevor Crippen and James Mulhall/Mike Conlon.

No. 3 singles player Brian Anderson picked up the Skyhawks’ win.

Crystal Lake Central 6, Hampshire 1: At Hampshire, the Tigers (8-5, 3-1) got singles wins from No. 2 Jacob Marcus and

• GIRLS ROUNDUP

WATER POLO McHenry 11, Libertyville 6: At McHenry,

Josh Frost scored seven goals in a win over Libertyville. Jackson Smith scored twice, and Mike Matusek and Kevin Braun each added a goal apiece for the Warriors (12-9).

TRACK AND FIELD Crystal Lake Central triangular: Skyler

Mexico, one in 2010 and the other in 2014.

He arrived in New Orleans with conditional status on the PGA Tour, meaning he could only play in tournaments that had room for him when enough higher-ranked players skipped the event. His victory not only earned him $1.26 million, it also gives him a twoyear exemption allowing him to play in majors and any other Tour event he wants.

“I’ve always been, I guess, a journeyman kind of player, just always grinded it out,” said Stuard, who became the seventh first-time winner in New Orleans in the past 11 years. “You just had to have the confidence to say, ‘One day, it’s going to be your time.’”

Lovemark came in with only five career top-10 finishes, but four of those had come this season.

Jason Day, the world’s top-ranked player, wound up tied for fifth with Chris Kirk at 13 under.

“I just wish it was 72 holes,” Day said.

“At least I gave myself an opportunity to be around the leaders.” the pole vault, but finished second because Central’s Brandon Dahl had fewer misses. Central’s Braden Bisram won the 100 (11.5).

Will Maidment won two events for Woodstock, taking the high jump (6-2) and the triple jump (40-3).

Woodstock North quadrangular: Huntley’s Jeremie Allen ran 10.9 to win the 100 as the Red Raiders won a four-team FVC meet with 97 points. Woodstock North (70), Prairie Ridge (52) and Hampshire (47) finished in that order.

Hampshire’s Douglas Stuehler won the long and triple jumps. Woodstock North’s Jake Varys had one of his best throws to win the discus at 155-5.

Prairie Ridge got a win in the 300 intermediate hurdles in 40.7.

Jacobs triangular: Steven Bellefontaine won the 100 in 11.0 as Jacobs finished second in the three-team meet with 53 points. Grayslake Central won with 63, Cary-Grove was third with 46.

Karl Rosch won the shot put and discus for C-G. canes. Erika Dacanay had two assists, and Kersten Green made three saves.

TRACK AND FIELD Dundee-Crown triangular: Freshman

Ola Oladipo won the 400 meters to help Huntley to first place in a three-team meet with 83 points. D-C (69) was second and Woodstock (32) was third.

Maggie Himmel (800), Sylvia Waz (1,600) and Tarrah Kamp (shot put) had victories for D-C.

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Rolle rips Bears’ playing surfaces at Halas Hall, Soldier Field

delayed” woman, prosecutors announced.

The Santa Clara County District AtAntrel Rolle’s lone Bears season was cut torney’s Office said Stubblefield, 45, assaulted the woman April 9, 2015, at his short Nov. 20, when he slipped without being touched on the final play of practice Morgan Hill home after interviewing her for a baby-sitting job. He is charged with and tore the MCL in his right knee. five felony counts and faces a “substantial After being cut by the team Sunday, prison sentence” if convicted. the veteran safety blamed the grass and A day before the assault, Stubblefield turf at Halas Hall, telling the New York Post that “the surfaces in Chicago are the contacted the then 31-year-old woman on a baby-sitting website and arranged an worst I’ve ever seen.” interview, prosecutors said.

The grass at Soldier Field already is Bail for Stubblefield is set at $250,000. infamous in NFL circles. But Rolle reiterated to “Spiegel and Goff” on WSCR-AM that His arraignment is scheduled to take place the facilities at Halas Hall – which features within 24 hours. It wasn’t immediately clear if Stubblefield had an attorney who two grass fields and one indoor artificial could comment on his behalf. turf surface – needed to improved.

According to a report by the Morgan Hill “I always knew that Soldier Field was Police Department, the interview lasted bad,” he said Monday. “I just never knew about 20 minutes. She later received a that the facilities were just as bad.” text from Stubblefield saying he wanted to pay her for her time that day and she went Nine years after Chief’s end, back to the house, the San Jose Mercury Illinois looks for mascot News reported.

URBANA – Nine years after it retired After raping her, Stubblefield gave her Chief Illiniwek under pressure from the $80 and let her go. The woman immeNCAA, the University of Illinois will begin diately went to the Morgan Hill Police the search for a new mascot, interim Department and reported the rape. DNA Chancellor Barbara Wilson said Monday. evidence matched that of Stubblefield, the Wilson announced the first tentative report said. steps in a campuswide email, saying she soon will appoint a committee of 10 to Panarin, McDavid among 12 people to figure out how to decide on finalists for Calder Trophy a mascot and how long that process will NEW YORK – Edmonton forward Connor take.

McDavid, Philadelphia defenseman Shayne The plan is not to replace the Fighting Gostisbehere and Blackhawks forward ArIllini nickname that the school’s teams temi Panarin are the finalists for the Calder now use, campus spokeswoman Robin Kaler said. But the school wants to select Trophy for the NHL’s top rookie.

The finalists based on balloting by the a mascot to be on the sidelines and at Professional Hockey Writers Association events. were announced on Monday night. The award will be handed out June 22 in Las Ex-49ers Stubblefield charged Vegas. with raping disabled woman Panarin, 24, led all rookies with 30 goals SAN JOSE, Calif. – Former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield was charged Mon- and 47 assists in 80 games. day with the rape of a “developmentally – Wire reports

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary)

SECOND ROUND (Best-of-7) (x-if necessary)

Saturday San Antonio 124, Oklahoma City 92 Sunday Golden State 118, Portland 106, Warriors lead series, 1-0 Monday Cleveland 104, Atlanta 93, Cavaliers lead series, 1-0 Oklahoma City 98, San Antonio 97, series tied 1-1 Tuesday Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Portland at Golden State, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday Atlanta at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Thursday Miami at Toronto, 7 p.m.

Friday Cleveland at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.

Saturday Toronto at Miami, 4 p.m.

Golden State at Portland, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday Cleveland at Atlanta, 2:30 p.m.

San Antonio at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

Monday Toronto at Miami, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Portland, 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 10 x-Atlanta at Cleveland, TBA Oklahoma City at San Antonio, TBA Wednesday, May 11 x-Miami at Toronto, TBA x-Portland at Golden State, TBA Thursday, May 12 x-Cleveland at Atlanta, TBA x-San Antonio at Oklahoma City, TBA Friday, May 13 x-Golden State at Portland, TBA x-Toronto at Miami, TBA Sunday, May 15 x-Miami at Toronto, TBA x-Atlanta at Cleveland, TBA x-Oklahoma City at San Antonio, TBA Monday, May 16 x-Portland at Golden State, 8 p.m.

Remainder of schedule TBA

Wednesday N.Y. Islanders 5, Tampa Bay 3 Thursday Washington 4, Pittsburgh 3 (OT) Friday Dallas 2, St. Louis 1 San Jose 5, Nashville 2 Saturday Tampa Bay 4, N.Y. Islanders 1, series tied 1-1 Pittsburgh 2, Washington 1 Sunday St. Louis 4, Dallas 3 (OT), series tied 1-1 San Jose 3, Nashville 2, Sharks lead series, 2-0 Monday Pittsburgh 3, Washington 2, Penguins lead series, 2-1 Tuesday Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Dallas at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Wednesday Washington at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Thursday Dallas at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.

San Jose at Nashville, 8 p.m.

Friday Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Saturday St. Louis at Dallas, noon Pittsburgh at Washington, 6:15 p.m. x-Nashville at San Jose, 9 p.m.

Sunday N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 2 p.m.

Monday x-Dallas at St. Louis, TBA x-San Jose at Nashville, TBA Tuesday, May 10 x-Washington at Pittsburgh, TBA x-Tampa Bay at N.Y. Islanders, TBA Wednesday, May 11 x-St. Louis at Dallas, TBA Thursday, May 12 x-Pittsburgh at Washington, TBA x-N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, TBA x-Nashville at San Jose, TBA

PREP SCHEDULE TUESDAY Baseball: Marengo at Richmond-Burton, McHenry at Cary-Grove, Jacobs at Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South at Huntley, Dundee-Crown at Harlem, Prairie Ridge at Hampshire, Burlington Central at Harvard, Johnsburg at Rockford Christian, Woodstock North at Grayslake North, Grayslake Central at Woodstock, 4:30 p.m.; Marian Central at Immaculate Conception, 4:45 p.m.; Alden-Hebron at Harvest Christian at Judson College, 7 p.m.

Softball: Richmond-Burton at Marengo, Jacobs at Cary-Grove, Grayslake Central at Crystal Lake Central, DundeeCrown at Huntley, Woodstock at Hampshire, Burlington Central at Harvard, North Boone at Johnsburg, Grayslake North at Woodstock North, 4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer: Richmond-Burton at Marengo, Crystal Lake Central at Grayslake Central, Huntley at Dundee-Crown, Hampshire at Woodstock, Rockford Christian at Johnsburg, 4:30 p.m.; Burlington Central at Harvard, 6 p.m.; Cary-Grove at Jacobs, Woodstock North at Grayslake North, 6:30 p.m.

Boys Track and Field: Marengo, Harvard at Genoa-Kingston, 4:15 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse: Crystal Lake South at Cary-Grove, McHenry at Prairie Ridge, 6 p.m.

Boys Tennis: McHenry at Woodstock North, Crystal Lake Central at Grayslake North, Dundee-Crown at Crystal Lake South, Grayslake Central at Hampshire, 4 p.m.; Cary-Grove at Prairie Ridge, Jacobs at Huntley, St. Viator at Marian Central, 4:30 p.m.

GOLF PGA TOUR ZURICH CLASSIC Monday at TPC Louisiana Avondale, La. Purse: $7 million Yardage: 7,341; Par: 72 Final (x-won on second hole of playoff) x-Brian Stuard 64-68-69—201 -15 Byeong-Hun An 68-68-65—201 -15 Jamie Lovemark 67-66-68—201 -15 Bobby Wyatt 67-71-64—202 -14 Jason Day 69-68-66—203 -13 Chris Kirk 71-67-65—203 -13 Jhonattan Vegas 64-69-70—203 -13 Patton Kizzire 67-70-68—205 -11 Bryce Molder 71-67-67—205 -11 Harold Varner III 69-67-69—205 -11 Stuart Appleby 69-70-67—206 -10 Charley Hoffman 67-73-66—206 -10 Charles Howell III 67-69-70—206 -10 Scott Stallings 72-68-66—206 -10 Thomas Aiken 68-69-70—207 -9 Chad Collins 72-64-71—207 -9 Andres Gonzales 69-71-67—207 -9 Spencer Levin 68-70-69—207 -9 Will Wilcox 70-69-68—207 -9 Chesson Hadley 71-69-68—208 -8 Joe Affrunti 69-73-66—208 -8 Daniel Berger 71-65-72—208 -8 Rickie Fowler 68-73-67—208 -8 David Hearn 69-71-68—208 -8 Marc Leishman 71-71-66—208 -8 Seung-Yul Noh 68-69-71—208 -8 Ryan Ruffels 70-68-70—208 -8 John Senden 70-67-71—208 -8 Chris Stroud 72-66-70—208 -8 Gary Woodland 72-66-70—208 -8 Erik Compton 73-69-67—209 -7

Lucas Glover Henrik Norlander Patrick Rodgers Marc Turnesa Tyler Aldridge Adam Hadwin Russell Henley Billy Horschel Freddie Jacobson Lucas Lee Robert Streb David Toms Derek Ernst Brian Gay Nick Taylor Steve Wheatcroft Blayne Barber Bronson Burgoon Roberto Castro Jamie Donaldson Michael Kim Anirban Lahiri Cameron Percy Vijay Singh Benjamin Taylor Cameron Tringale Aaron Baddeley Michael Bradley Danny Lee Jeff Overton Dicky Pride Steve Stricker Angel Cabrera Ken Duke J.J. Henry Si Woo Kim Ben Martin Geoff Ogilvy Rob Oppenheim Tim Wilkinson

69-69-71—209 66-73-70—209 67-69-73—209 70-70-69—209 70-70-70—210 72-69-69—210 69-73-68—210 68-71-71—210 69-70-71—210 72-68-70—210 71-68-71—210 68-71-71—210 67-70-73—210 73-69-68—210 70-72-68—210 69-68-73—210 70-72-69—211 72-69-70—211 69-72-70—211 73-69-69—211 74-66-71—211 72-69-70—211 68-70-73—211 72-70-69—211 70-72-69—211 69-70-72—211 70-71-71—212 72-70-70—212 68-72-72—212 70-70-72—212 70-70-72—212 70-72-70—212 69-73-71—213 67-75-71—213 67-73-73—213 70-72-71—213 70-71-72—213 67-72-74—213 70-72-71—213 72-69-72—213

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Central Division W L Pct Cubs 18 6 .750 Pittsburgh 15 11 .577 St. Louis 13 13 .500 Milwaukee 10 15 .400 Cincinnati 10 16 .385 East Division W L Pct Washington 18 7 .720 New York 16 8 .667 Philadelphia 15 11 .577 Miami 12 12 .500 Atlanta 6 19 .240 West Division W L Pct San Francisco 14 13 .519 Los Angeles 13 13 .500 Colorado 12 13 .480 Arizona 12 15 .444 San Diego 10 16 .385

11 GB — 4 6 8½ 9 GB — 1½ 3½ 5½ 12 GB — ½ 1 2 3½

Monday’s Results Cubs 7, Pittsburgh 2 N.Y. Mets 4, Atlanta 1 San Francisco 9, Cincinnati 6 Milwaukee 8, L.A. Angels 5 St. Louis 10, Philadelphia 3 Washington 2, Kansas City 0 San Diego 2, Colorado 1 Tuesday’s Games Cubs (Arrieta 5-0) at Pittsburgh (Niese 3-0), 6:05 p.m.

Arizona (Corbin 1-3) at Miami (Nicolino 1-0), 6:10 p.m.

Atlanta (Foltynewicz 0-0) at N.Y. Mets (Harvey 2-3), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Moore 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Samardzija 3-1) at Cincinnati (Moscot 0-2), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-0) at Milwaukee (Guerra 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 1-2) at St. Louis (Wacha 2-1), 7:15 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-2) at Kansas City (Young 1-4), 7:15 p.m.

Colorado (Butler 0-0) at San Diego (Cashner 1-2), 9:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Cubs at Pittsburgh, 11:35 a.m.

San Francisco at Cincinnati, 11:35 a.m.

Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 12:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 12:40 p.m.

Washington at Kansas City, 1:15 p.m.

Colorado at San Diego, 2:40 p.m.

Arizona at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Philadelphia at St. Louis, 7:15 p.m.

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Central Division W L Pct 18 8 .692 14 10 .583 13 12 .520 10 12 .455 8 18 .308 East Division W L Pct Boston 15 10 .600 Baltimore 14 10 .583 Tampa Bay 11 13 .458 Toronto 12 15 .444 New York 8 15 .348 West Division W L Pct Texas 15 11 .577 Seattle 14 11 .560 Oakland 13 14 .481 Los Angeles 12 14 .462 Houston 8 18 .308

White Sox Detroit Kansas City Cleveland Minnesota

GB — 3 4½ 6 10 GB — ½ 3½ 4 6 GB — ½ 2½ 3 7

Monday’s Results Texas 2, Toronto 1 Milwaukee 8, L.A. Angels 5 Minnesota 6, Houston 2 Washington 2, Kansas City 0 Seattle 4, Oakland 3 Tuesday’s Games Boston (Wright 2-2) at White Sox (Quintana 3-1), 7:10 p.m.

Detroit (Verlander 2-2) at Cleveland (Tomlin 3-0), 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (Severino 0-3) at Baltimore (Tillman 2-1), 6:05 p.m.

Texas (Perez 1-2) at Toronto (Estrada 1-2), 6:07 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Kazmir 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Moore 1-2), 6:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels (Tropeano 1-0) at Milwaukee (Guerra 0-0), 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Meyer 0-0) at Houston (McHugh 2-3), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Roark 2-2) at Kansas City (Young 1-4), 7:15 p.m.

Seattle (Iwakuma 0-3) at Oakland (Gray 3-2), 9:05 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Boston at White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at Milwaukee, 12:40 p.m.

Washington at Kansas City, 1:15 p.m.

Seattle at Oakland, 2:35 p.m.

Detroit at Cleveland, 5:10 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore, 6:05 p.m.

Texas at Toronto, 6:07 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

Minnesota at Houston, 7:10 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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Study: Concussions, resuming play vary by age THE DETAILS

By LINDSEY TANNER The Associated Press

CHICAGO – Younger football players are more likely to return to the field less than a day after suffering concussions than those in high school and college, according to a new study.

Only 10 percent of young players with concussions resumed football that soon, but the results are concerning and suggest a need for more sideline medical supervision and better recognition of concussion symptoms in children, said sports injury researcher Zachary Kerr, the lead author.

He directs an injury surveillance program at Datalys Center for Sports Injury Research and Prevention Inc., an independent group in Indianapolis.

“Younger kids may struggle to describe” their symptoms, and health effects from concussions might not show up right away, Kerr said, citing possible explanations for the findings.

The study involved injuries reported by athletic trainers during practices and games from 2012 through 2014. The data included more than 200 programs at the youth, high school and college level. Youth teams involved players ages 5 to 14 in Pop Warner and USA Football programs.

Concussions during games were most common in college players, averaging almost 4 per 1,000 games; the rate was 2 per 1,000 games among youth players and almost 2 per 1,000 AP file photo among high school players.

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found youth football players are more likely to return to play less than RETURN TO PLAY a day after injury than those in high school and college.

Much of the attention on sports concussions has focused on professional football and in college, but there’s a need for more prevention efforts and research at all levels including among the youngest players,

Kerr said.

The study also found differences in concussion symptoms depending on players’ age, offering guidance for parents, doctors and coaches in assessing injured players.

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At all levels, most players were sidelined for at least a week. Time away from the sport of at least a month was most common among high school players – about 20 percent, versus 16 percent of youth players and 7 percent of college

players.

Fewer than 1 percent of high schoolers returned to play less than 24 hours after injury, compared with almost 5 percent of college players and 10 percent of youth players.

The American Academy of Pediatrics and other doctor groups recommend athletes avoid returning to play until all concussion symptoms have disappeared.

REACTION

USA Football spokesman Steve Alic said the study “underscores the importance of informing coaches and parents about concussion recognition and response.”

He noted that being aware of concussion symptoms and managing them appropriately is part of the group’s Heads Up football program, which says players with suspected concussions should be evaluated by a health professional and not be allowed to return to play until they get medical clearance.

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