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Honor vet with ‘Everyday Hero’ nomination Every November, we set aside a day to honor and thank our nation’s military veterans.

Veterans Day is held each Nov. 11 to remind all Americans of the countless sacrifices that have been made by both retired and active-duty members of all branches of the military.

Our veterans actually deserve our thanks and respect year-round. They are the reason we remain a free and prosperous country.

Most veterans continue giving back after their military service is over, including right here in McHenry County.

In honor of our local veterans, the Northwest Herald has made that the theme of its annual “Everyday Heroes” special section and breakfast.

For almost 10 years, we have been seeking nominations from our readers for “Everyday Heroes,” those people who, through their selfless deeds, make McHenry County a better place to live.

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Fox River Grove officials are proposing a property tax levy increase to account for the village’s new growth and the 0.7 percent consumer price index increase, Village Administrator Derek Soderholm said, but he expects residents will pay the same amount. Story, page A6.

WOODSTOCK LEADER DIES Joe Gitlin, Woodstock’s mayor from 1973 to 1977, died Friday at age 84, his son confirmed.

Friend Michael Caldwell said he also was “one of the best” matrimonial lawyers. Story, page A4.

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The McHenry County Board vote Monday to elect Jeff Thorsen, R-Crystal Lake, to the vice chairman position over candidate Mary McCann, R-Woodstock

ON THE COVER McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks looks over his notes Monday before bringing the board meeting to order.

Franks is the first popularly elected County Board chairman.

See story, page A3.

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McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks calls a meeting to order Monday. On his first official day on the job, the first popularly elected chairman set the stage for enacting taxpayer-friendly reforms he maintains are vital to the county’s future. In a 12-minute address at Monday’s meeting, Franks, D-Marengo, said he wanted county government to be a national example to follow, which he said will happen with bipartisan support from the 24-member County Board, all but one of whom are Republicans. Franks and seven other new members elected Nov. 8 were sworn in and seated.

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New County Board chairman outlines reforms, committee overhaul

By KEVIN P. CRAVER

kcraver@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – On his first official day on the job, McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks set the stage for enacting taxpayer-friendly reforms he maintains are vital to the county’s future.

In a 12-minute address at Monday morning’s meeting, Franks, D-Marengo, said he wanted the McHenry County government to be a national example to follow, which he said will happen with bipartisan support from the 24-member County Board, all but one of whom are Republicans. Franks and the half of the board elected on Nov. 8, seven of whom are new faces, were sworn in and seated.

“My goals are your goals: honest, accountable, transparent government, high-quality services for our residents, better roads, lower taxes and a vibrant, growing economy. We all want these things, and we are all on the same team. Let’s

Many residents pay more in property taxes than they do on their mortgage, and the citizens of McHenry County can’t take it anymore. They need property tax relief, and they need it now.”

Jack Franks, McHenry County Board

chairman

never forget that,” Franks said.

Voters who for the first time got to popularly elect the County Board chairman chose Franks, a longtime member of the Illinois House, over Republican challenger and board member Michael Walkup, R-Crystal Lake. During his nine terms representing the 63rd House District,

Franks earned a reputation as a fiscal conservative who opposed tax increases and supported cutting the size – as well as the number – of governments.

Franks reiterated his plan to cut 10 percent from the county budget to help the county’s struggling taxpayers. A report from a national tax watchdog group has put McHenry County’s property tax burden at the 29th highest by county nationwide. He called that burden on both residents and businesses the single most important thing holding back the county’s progress.

“Many residents pay more in property taxes than they do on their mortgage, and the citizens of McHenry County can’t take it anymore. They need property tax relief, and they need it now,” Franks said.

Franks said the county will go to zero-based budgeting for fiscal 2018.

Rather than use the previous year’s budget as a baseline, governments and businesses using zero-based budgeting have to build each budget from

the ground up and justify each line item. He also pledged that some of the enormous reserve fund that Valley Hi Nursing Home has amassed, enough to fund years of operations, will be rebated back to taxpayers.

“There cannot and will not be any sacred cows. Government only evolves when we sacrifice sacred cows,” Franks said.

Although county government makes up less than 10 percent of property tax bills, Franks envisions using his position and the power of county government as a “bully pulpit” to encourage other local governments to lower their tax burdens as well.

Franks also prioritized getting as much federal and state money as possible for infrastructure improvements that he said, along with property tax relief, will create jobs. He cited plans to widen Randall Road and build a full interchange at Interstate 90 and Route 23 south of Marengo as positive steps.

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Kenneally names deputy chief Former Boone Co. state’s attorney to lead McHenry County Civil Division NORTHWEST HERALD Michelle Courier has joined the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office as deputy chief of the Civil Division, according to a news release from Patrick Kenneally, McHenry County state’s at-

torney.

Courier served as the elected Boone County state’s attorney for the past eight years. Before that, Courier was a member of the Civil Division of the State’s Attorney’s Office from 2004 to 2008.

Courier earned her law degree, gradu-

City’s former mayor, lawyer dies at age 84

By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – Former Woodstock mayor and matrimonial lawyer Joe Gitlin is remembered by his son as a man who was highly involved in the community.

Gitlin, 84, died Friday, said his son, Gunnar Gitlin. Joe Gitlin had lived in Woodstock for about 55 years and served as the city’s mayor from 1973 to 1977.

“His proudest accomplishment when he was there is that the Woodstock Opera House was restored,” Gunnar Gitlin said.

The historic building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, according to the Woodstock Opera House’s website.

In 1976, it received a complete $500,000 restoration, and it reopened in 1977 as a modernized arts center.

Outside of his work as mayor, Joe Gitlin practiced matrimonial law in Joe Gitlin Woodstock from 1959 to his retirement earlier this year. He had a love of writing, Gunnar Gitlin said, and was proud of his publications, including what’s considered the go-to book on divorce law in Illinois, “Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law.” Joe Gitlin also was at the forefront of laws on assisted reproductive technology, Gunnar Gitlin said. Joe Gitlin founded the American Bar Association’s Laws of Reproduction and Genetics Committee, and served as chairman for the American Bar Association’s Surrogacy Committee during the time of the “Baby M” case, according to his bio.

Other accomplishments included being a delegate to the 1980 Republican National Convention and working as a

ating cum laude, from Northern Illinois University’s College of Law and has been licensed in the state of Illinois since 1998.

According to the news release, “The office is excited and proud to have a lawyer with Michelle’s experience and knowledge rejoin the office.”

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Michael Caldwell said he knew Joe Gitlin since the early 1960s.

“He was one of the best” when it came to matrimonial law, Caldwell said.

Aside from being a gentleman and great lawyer, Joe Gitlin also was a great friend, Caldwell said. Caldwell performed the wedding ceremony when Joe Gitlin married his wife, Paulette, whom he is survived by.

Joe Gitlin was born as an American citizen in Warsaw, Poland, to missionary parents, Gunnar Gitlin said. He had two children, Gunnar Gitlin and Laura Gitlin-Petlak, who died in 2007. His first wife, Val Gitlin, died in 2009.

A service for Joe Gitlin will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 14 at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 503 W. Jackson St., Woodstock, followed by a reception at the Bull Valley Golf Club. There are no visitation hours.

On Jan. 7, at a time to be determined, there will be a celebration of Joe Gitlin’s life at the Woodstock Opera House, Gunnar Gitlin said.

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Expect another gray afternoon around the area. A strong cold front will swing through late in the afternoon, bringing only a few flurries. Much colder air will filter in overnight and into Wednesday.

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Village aims to capture new growth in property tax levy Administrator: Expect no difference in bills

By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com FOX RIVER GROVE – The village of Fox River Grove is increasing its property tax levy to capture new growth, Village Administrator Derek Soderholm said. However, residents should expect to pay the same amount to the village on their property tax bills.

The village’s property tax levy request is proposed at $917,864, which is about $9,000 more than what was requested last year, Soderholm said.

The number was chosen to ensure the village is able to capture all new growth and the consumer price index increase of 0.7 percent, Soderholm said. He expects the actual amount the village will collect to be $885,681.

Although the increase would add about $3 to the village’s portion of an

average homeowner’s property tax bill, residents will be paying about $3 less toward the village’s outstanding general obligation bond, Soderholm said.

The owner of a $200,000 home would be expected to pay about $509 to the village under last year’s rate, Soderholm said, which includes taking the general homestead exemption. The final rate for this year has not yet been determined, he said.

At Thursday’s Village Board meeting, Trustee Thomas Anderson was the sole “no” vote on the proposed levy. Trustee Derek Patrick Wall was absent.

Soderholm “Our slice is small, but still, it’s something, and it accumulates over the course of the years on the residents,” Anderson said at the meeting.

He also pointed to the advisory referendum that passed with an estimated 91 percent of the vote in November that

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Fox River Grove trustee said taxing bodies with any boundaries in village limits should be required to seek voter approval by referendum if they want to increase their levy.

Other trustees contended they did not want to lose money that they could capture on new growth.

“If we don’t capture those dollars today, they’re gone,” Trustee Steve Knar said. “So that’s the important thing to consider.”

Trustees will vote on the final levy ordinance at its next meeting, at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Village Hall, 305 Illinois St., Fox River Grove.

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nlinhart@shawmedia.com CARY – McHenry County residents can celebrate the holiday season while donating to pediatric cancer victims by attending the second annual Haley’s Holidays on Saturday.

The holiday-themed event will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Cary-Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary.

Although the event is free, attendees are encouraged to donate $5 at the door, as funds raised will be donated to Heroes Like Haley, a nonprofit dedicated to helping local children suffering from pediatric cancer.

During the event, children can enjoy holiday-themed entertainment, such as face painting, bounce houses and a visit from Santa, while parents can go shopping by visiting local vendors selling handmade crafts. Sports fans also can check out a silent auction area that will have authentic sports memorabilia such as various Cubs items.

The first Haley’s Holidays event took place in 2014, when Cary-Grove

If you go n WHAT: Haley’s Holidays fundraiser n WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday n WHERE: Cary-Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary n INFORMATION: www.heroeslikehaley.org n COST: Free, but attendees are encouraged to donate $5 at the door to benefit the nonprofit Heroes Like Haley students came up with a class project to cheer up Haley Lichter – a 2013 Cary-Grove graduate who later passed away from a brain tumor – and help celebrate her favorite holiday.

In honor of Lichter, Heroes Like Haley started in 2015 to raise community awareness toward pediatric brain tumors, implementing college scholarships for Cary-Grove High School students and improving the quality of life for local pediatric cancer patients, survivors and families.

For information on Haley’s Holidays and Heroes Like Haley, visit www.heroeslikehaley.org.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Local businesses are collecting donations to benefit protesters at Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota. The supply drive, created by Prairie Grove resident Alison Baggio and Lakewood resident Danielle Cairoli, started Monday and will continue through Dec. 12.

“We’re just trying to lend a helping hand during the holiday season,” Baggio said. “People like to help out around Christmas, and we were able to get local businesses involved to help out this cause.”

People can drop off their donations to the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St.; Piano Trends, 35 Berk-

shire Drive; Akasha Yoga Center, 121 N. Main St.; Senior Care Volunteer Network, 360 Memorial Drive; McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14; and B&B Auto, 913 Front St., McHenry.

Items needed include wool socks, blankets, heat packs, hand warmers, thermal bed rolls and nonperishable food items.

“Once the items are collected next Monday, they will be shipped off to the protesters and water protectors,” Baggio said.

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has been protesting against the construction of the Dakota Access oil pipeline, arguing that the multibillion dollar project would contaminate drinking water and damage sacred burial sites.

On Sunday, thousands of veterans joined the protest to try to prevent progress and draw national attention to the cause.

For information, visit the supply drive’s Facebook event.

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Continued from page A3

The first action he took Monday – creating a special committee to propose consolidating the board’s 11 standing committees by almost half and recommending a number of reforms – got some pushback on the board floor.

After past elections, the first order of business for the County Board has been to convene its seven-member Committee on Committees to recommend assignments to the committees in which much of county government’s work gets done.

But Franks first used his legal authority to create a Temporary Rules Committee, which will meet Wednesday morning.

Besides the proposed consolidations, the 10-member rules committee will consider changes that will allow temporary assignments when not enough members are present for a quorum, and to hold a Committee of the Whole before each full County Board meeting so that all members are brought up to speed before each voting meeting as to what committees are working on.

He laid out a timeline by which the rules committee would make consolidation recommendations, followed by the Committee on Committees recommending assignments. All of that would have to be approved by the County Board, which if it took place at its Dec. 20 meeting would mean county government could “hit the ground running” on Jan. 1.

But several board members questioned the idea of the rules committee.

Newly elected board Vice Chairman Jeff Thorsen, R-Crystal Lake, said that amending the board rules after each election is the responsibility of the existing Management Services Committee.

Franks responded that his move follows the letter of County Board rules.

Former Chairman Joe Gottemoller, R-Crystal Lake, reminded everyone that all changes would have to be approved by a full County Board vote.

“The argument, ‘We’ve always done it this way,’ is not going to fly anymore,” Franks said.

Board members Monday morning voted, 13-10, to elect Thorsen to the vice

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Algonquin Village President John Schmitt (left) and the first popularly elected County Board chairman, Jack Franks, share a story Monday before the start of a board meeting in Woodstock.

“The argument, ‘We’ve always done it this way,’ is not going to fly anymore.”

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McHenry County Board chairman chairman position over candidate Mary McCann, R-Woodstock. No statute exists in state law to allow for the popular election of a county board vice chairman.

The primary duty of the position under board rules is to fulfill the duties of the chairman in his or her absence.

Several speakers, including Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager and Algonquin Village President John Schmitt, took advantage of the meeting’s public comment opportunity to implore the new County Board to work together, especially after a very divisive presidential election.

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they were not elected to get re-elected.

They were elected to get things done,” Schmitt said.

The Temporary Rules Committee, chosen by Franks, consists of himself; Robert Nowak, R-Lake in the Hills; James Heisler, R-Crystal Lake; Gottemoller; Chuck Wheeler, R-McHenry; Paula Yensen, D-Lake in the Hills; Mike Skala, R-Huntley; Michele Aavang, R-Woodstock; Larry Smith, R-Harvard; and James Kearns, R-Huntley.

Board members also chose their representatives to the Committee on Committees, which consists of Franks and one representative from each of the board’s six districts. Members are Yvonne Barns, R-Cary; Heisler; Gottemoller; Wheeler; John Jung, R-Woodstock; and McCann.

Besides Franks, new members sworn in Monday included Tom Wilbeck, R-Barrington Hills; John Reinert, R-Crystal Lake; Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry; Kay Bates, R-McHenry; Yensen; and Kearns. Yensen previously had served on the County Board and won back her old seat.

• 7:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 6 – Johnsburg High School, 2002 W. Ringwood Road, Johnsburg. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www. heartlandbc.org.

• 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Dec. 10 – St. John’s Parish, 2302 W. Church St., Johnsburg. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10 – The Pointe Outreach Center, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc. org.

• 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 11 – Saint Mary’s, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-2712910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 – Sts. Peter & Paul Parish, 410 First St., Cary. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 – Spring Grove Village Hall, 7401 Meyer Road, Spring Grove.

Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3 to 7 p.m. Dec. 12 – Zion Lutheran Church, 4206 W. Elm St., McHenry. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13 – Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 404 N. Green St., McHenry. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www. heartlandbc.org.

• 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – Home State Bank, 40 Grant St., Crystal Lake. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19 – EmbroidMe of Crystal Lake, 6215 Route 14, Crystal Lake.

Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

• 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 19 – McHenry VFW Post 4600, 3002 W. Route 120, McHenry. Appointments and information: Carrie Futchko, 815-271-2910 or www.heartlandbc.org.

In Memory of Lois Hallam The love we have for you, eternal With memories forever lasting.

Your Loving Family

OBITUARIES H. Joseph Gitlin wore bow ties, colorful silk pocket squares and linen handkerchiefs, which became his trademarks, whether in court or in his law office. Though stoic in his appearance, Mr. Gitlin regularly traded jokes and humorous stories with those fortunate enough to have his confidence and friendship. Mr. Gitlin died December 2, 2016 after living, in his words, “a full and happy life.”

He loved music, art, literature, writing, reading, and had a passion for the wit and wisdom of Abraham Lincoln.

Gitlin practiced law in Woodstock, Illinois since 1959, where he served as Mayor of Woodstock from 1973 to 1977 and contributed to restoration of the Woodstock Opera House.

He was nationally recognized as one of the top 43 divorce lawyers by the National Law Journal and was listed in the “Best Lawyers in America.”

He was also a Fellow of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, a Diplomat of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers, and a member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He was a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which honored him in 2006 with the Berger Award in recognition of his exemplary legal career.

He was active in the American Bar Association, serving as Chair of the Adoption Committee, Founder and Chair of the Surrogacy Committee and Founder and Chair of the Genetics and Human Reproduction Committee.

He served as Chair of the Family Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association in 1970 and more recently Founded and Chaired the Genetics and Human Reproduction Task Force.

He was named a Laureate of the Illinois State Bar Association, a designation given to lawyers “who have established and maintained the highest principles of the profession.” He was also a member of “The Dirty 30,” a distinguished group of lawyers who met annually.

As an author, Mr. Gitlin published articles for national law journals and Illinois law journals.

His name became synonymous with divorce upon the publication of his book, Gitlin on Divorce, A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law, an authoritative book on divorce first published in 1990. Updated every year since 1991, it is in its fourth edition, and the book is frequently cited by Illinois courts. Gitlin also authored Illinois’ first continuing legal education work on adoption, and a book, Adoption: An Attorney’s Guide to Helping Adoptive Parents. He also edited Gitlin’s Illinois Annotated Family Practice Desktop Code every year. Furthermore, he was a regular columnist for the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, was published in the Illinois Bar Journal, and wrote, edited, and published his own periodical, the “Gitlin on Divorce Reports,” a bimonthly publication which offered candid and insightful commentary on the opinions rendered by the Illinois Appellate Courts and the Illinois

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Gitlin’s civic work included service as member of the Woodstock School Board, Councilman and later Mayor for the City of Woodstock, President of the Mental Health Center for McHenry County, and founder of the McHenry County Family Services Agency. He served on the Board of the Mount Hope Methodist Church in Johnsburg and served as Chair of the Board of the First United Methodist Church of Woodstock. He was a Delegate to the 1980 Republican National Convention.

Before his legal practice, Gitlin served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 as a Psychiatric Social Worker during the Korean War, served as a group worker in a Chicago settlement house, Association House, and as a community worker for the Institute for Juvenile Research in Chicago, coordinating a study of juvenile gangs in Chicago’s near west side.

Mr. Gitlin is survived by his wife, Paulette Gitlin; son, Gunnar (Joanne) Gitlin; and stepchildren, Jessica (Michael) Levins, Frank (Jen Consalvo) Gruber, and Jack Vrett (Rose Marie).

He is also survived by his sister, Vera; brother, Emmanuel (Lydia); grandchildren, Alisa, Hannah and Miriam; step grandchildren, Beverly, Charlie, and Isla Breeze; and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Gitlin was preceded in death by his first wife, Val Johnson Gitlin; his daughter, Laura Gitlin-Petlak; his parents, Clara Gitlin and The Reverend M. H. Gitlin; his sister, Fania; and his brother, Leon.

Services will be held on December 14, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 503 West Jackson Street, Woodstock, Illinois. A Reception will follow at Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Road, Woodstock.

Memorials in his name may be made to the Woodstock Fine Arts Association, PO Box 225, Woodstock, Illinois 60098.

JOSEPH M. NIMSGERN Born: September 22, 1932 Died: December 1, 2016

Joseph M. Nimsgern Jr., age 84, of Minocqua, WI died on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Joe was born on September 22, 1932 the son of Joseph and Pauline (nee Kennebeck) Nimsgern Sr. He is survived by his Sister-in-law, Joyce Nimsgern; and by 5 Nephews and 1 Niece.

Preceded in death by his Sister, Joan (Frank)

Leon and William Nimsgern Sr. and his parents.

Upon his wishes, cremation took place and burial will take place at St. Mary’s Cemetery in McHenry, IL at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.nimsgernfuneral.com NIMSGERN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES IS SERVING THE FAMILY.

THOMAS A. SCHERMERHORN

Born: February 1, 1935 Died: December 3, 2016

The Honorable Thomas A. Schermerhorn, 81, of Woodstock, passed away at his home on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Born in Chicago to Harry M. Schermerhorn and Margaret (Farrow) Schermerhorn, Tom was the sixth of eight children raised in Wilmette, IL. He attended St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, St. George High School (1956) and Loyola University for both his undergraduate degree and Law school.

In 1958, Tom married his college sweetheart, Patricia Byers. Together they raised three children in Glenview and later in Bull Valley, Illinois. Tom practiced law until he was appointed as an Associate Judge and later elected as a Circuit Court Judge in the 22nd Judicial District in Illinois. Tom served as a respected judge for 20 years. Tom was a talented athlete, swimmer, golfer and little league coach.

Past president and a longtime member of the Woodstock Country Club, Tom was also a supporter of Marian Central Catholic High School.

Survived by his wife, Patricia Byers; his three children, Leslie Schermerhorn (Bjorn), Maggie McElvain (Drew) and Tom “Horn” Schermerhorn (Renee); along with his grandchildren, Hank Stahlecker, Claire Beutel, Ned, Caroline, Charlie McElvain, Caitie, David, and Andrew Schermerhorn. Tom is also survived by three sisters, Nancy Van Der Bosch, Sister Mary Frances Schermerhorn OSB, Margaret Schermerhorn; and one brother, Richard (Pat) Schermerhorn.

Tom is predeceased by his three older brothers, Tip, Jack and Bob. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2016 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm at the Schneider Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL. The visitation will continue on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Avenue in Woodstock from 11:30 am until the 12:30 pm Funeral Mass. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Benedictine Sisters of Chicago, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645, or Marian Central Catholic High School, 1001 McHenry Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098.

For information contact the funeral home at 815-338-1710, or visit the website at slmcfh. com.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Blake Nicholas Barth: The visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the 7:30 p.m. funeral service Tuesday, Dec. 6, at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove. Inurnment will be private.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-675-0550.

Bret Lawrence Berent: The visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at The Orchard Evangelical Free Church, 20911 Ratfield Road, Marengo. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 10, at the church. Interment will be in Marengo City Cemetery.

Jacqueline J. Glosson: The visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. funeral service Saturday, Dec. 10, at Justen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry. For information, call the funeral home at 815-385-2400.

Glenn Rodney Jorian: The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Willow Creek Community Church, Lakeside Auditorium, 67 Algonquin Road, South Barrington.

Laura A. Lower: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral Mass celebration Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 W. Washington St., McHenry. For information, call Justen Funeral Home and Crematory at 815-385-2400.

Ruth T. Nick: The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Hamsher Lakeside Funerals and Cremations, 12 N. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake. The visitation will continue from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at the funeral home. The funeral will follow at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 24300 W. Glass Lake Road, Antioch. For information, call the funeral home at 847-587-2100.

Phyllis A. Paulson: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon memorial service Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Davenport Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 419 E.Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Windridge Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411.

Thomas A. Schermerhorn: The visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin and Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. The visitation will continue from 11:30 a.m. until the 12:30 p.m. funeral Mass celebration Friday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 Lincoln Ave., Woodstock. Interment will be private.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Heather Lynn Van Fleet: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Schneider-Leucht-Merwin and Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock.

For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

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WHEN: 7 p.m. Dec. 6 WHERE: Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley COST & INFO: Nelson (below), former lead singer with rock band Wrabit, also has toured with Black Sabbath, Rush, The Guess Who and many others. Tickets: $25 Sun City Huntley residents, $30 public. Tickets and information: 847-515-7650 or www. sccah.com/events.

AUTUMN HARVEST – Several University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners picked apples at the Woodstock Country Orchard, harvesting 1,808 pounds of fruit. The apples then were distributed to local food pantries. Among those pictured are Denni Dahlfors, Kathy Robson, Ray Thornton, Nancy Bingham, Dale Nelmes, Jackie Sara, Tom Dahlfors, Al VanMaren, Cindy DeBerg, Steve Deberg and Brenda Dahlfors. Not pictured: Judy Thornton and Jackie and Larry Fichter.

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WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 6 WHERE: Crystal Lake Park District Rotary Building, 431 N. Walkup Road, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Children should wear pajamas and bring a blanket and stuffed animal to experience traditional Christmas songs and stories with Mrs. Claus. Cost $15 residents, $20 nonresidents. Information: www.crystallakeparks.org or 815-459-0680, ext. 1213.

Dec. 6

• 9:30 a.m. – Elgin Genealogical Society meeting, Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. Annual report and election of 2017 board members. Free. Information: www.elginroots.com.

• 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Defenders’ used book sale, Woodstock Square Mall building lobby, 110 S. Johnson St., Woodstock.

Continues through Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Annual holiday sale sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County. Books priced at $1 for hardcovers, 50 cents for paperbacks and 25 cents for children’s books. Bag sale Dec. 8-10 with all books $5 a paper grocery bag. Information: 815-338-0393 or www. mcdef.org.

• 7 to 8 p.m. – HOPE (High On Positive Energy) Breast Cancer Survivor Group, Centegra Gavers Breast Center, 360 N. Terra Cotta Road, Crystal Lake. The group helps

women connect with other breast cancer survivors to share, learn and support one another during and after treatment. Information: 815-788-2288.

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Lifetree Café, The Pointe, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Gather to hear inspiring stories and engage in conversation on a different topic every week. This week’s topic is “Overcoming Worry: Practical Help, Simple Solutions.” Free. Information: 815-459-1441 or www.lifetreecafe.com.

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – DIY with Dana @ the Holidays, Algonquin Area Public Library District’s Harnish Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. The project will be painting a wine glass. Designs, stencils and paint provided. Open to Algonquin Library cardholders age 18 and older. Free. Registration required.

Information: 847-458-3144 www.aapld.org.

• 7 to 9 p.m. – Crystal Lake Camera Club meeting, Home State Bank, 611 S. Main St., Crystal Lake. Competition night.

Free. Information: www.crystallakecameraclub.org.

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

Photos may be emailed to neighbors@nwherald.com.

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Church to host Christmas party for seniors A seniors’ Christmas party will be at 9 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 9812 Saint Albans St. The event will begin with refreshments and bingo in the lower-level, accessible fellowship hall, followed by a live performance by Dan Holmes, a local Christian singer/ songwriter.

After the party, Golden Diners will offer a free hot lunch for those age 60 and older and their caregivers at 11:15 a.m. Call 630-232-6676 by Wednesday to reserve a meal.

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Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Don’t give in to emotional manipulation. Focus on expanding your interests as you find new ways to use your skills, knowledge and experience to get ahead. Walk away from anyone who is jealous or a bad sport. Don’t waste time on negativity. Press forward with enthusiasm and courage.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Some advice coming your way might not be right for you.

Consider what’s being said, but don’t be afraid to take a different route if it suits you better.

Change begins within.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – Revisit past dreams to find a way to bring something you

want within reach. Good fortune will be the result of a carefully considered plan.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Put your energy into something constructive. Don’t waste time arguing or trying to persuade uninterested individuals to see things your way. Explore your passion projects and add to your qualifications.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Your creativity will surface when faced with controversial or demanding people. Don’t be afraid to express your thoughts, and follow through with your plans.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – Don’t let boredom cost you. Ensure what you want to see happen plays out properly. Waiting for someone else to make a move will add to your frustration.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – Plan a business

trip or set up a meeting that will allow you to present something you want to pursue. Your plans will be accepted if you are prepared to begin immediately.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – You will have to dodge controversy today. Emotional blackmail will be used to take advantage of you. Signing up for something that requires physical action will have good results.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – Share your feelings with someone you want to spend more time with. Whether it’s personal or business, working in conjunction with someone who shares your dreams will pay off.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – Observation can help you avoid a rash move that could end up being costly. Learn from your mistakes and implement

plans you know will bring the results you want.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Be careful how you handle domestic problems. Demands will be put on you if you aren’t strong enough to say no. Pay more attention to the people who make you happy.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – An emotional issue must not be allowed to drag you down. Do what’s necessary to take care of your responsibilities so you can move on to more engaging pastimes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – You need to live life your way. An unusual person will trigger your imagination and inspire you to learn whatever is necessary to make your dream come true. Romance will take an unexpected turn.

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STATE

Mendoza sworn in as Illinois comptroller

By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – Susana Mendoza was sworn in as Illinois’ 10th comptroller Monday and immediately heard from the Republican governor about fighting a lawsuit from lawmakers demanding paychecks they haven’t seen since May. The Democrat takes office halfway through the term of the late Judy Baar Topinka facing a $10.4 billion pile of overdue bills because Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic leaders of the General Assembly have been unable to agree on a state budget plan for two years.

Republican Topinka, whose red suit – a gift from Topinka’s son – Mendoza wore for the inauguration, was re-elected comptroller in November 2014 but died unexpectedly a month later.

Mendoza beat the appointed successor, Leslie Munger, in a special election last month, after campaigning to continue Munger’s practice of putting paychecks for lawmakers in the queue with other bills until the budget stalemate is settled.

“This is going to be tough,” the 44-year-old former Chicago city clerk said after swearing fealty to the state Constitution on her friend Topinka’s personal Bible. “Keep me in your prayers, even, as I take on the greatest challenge of my life. It includes nearly $11 billion in unpaid bills, and that

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Illinois officials bash idea to end cash-bond system

SPRINGFIELD – Several officials in central Illinois have said they don’t agree with the Cook County sheriff’s idea to abolish the state’s cash-bond system.

Under current state law, judges set bonds to ensure defendants show up for court and don’t pose a danger to the community, the State Journal-Register reported.

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said Illinois’ current system isn’t fair to low-level defendants who can’t afford to pay, and that it’s dangerous when defendants with violent backgrounds are freed until trial.

According to Dart’s policy director, Cara

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Democrat Susana Mendoza is sworn into office as Illinois comptroller Monday at the state Capitol in Springfield. With Mendoza are her mother, Susana (left); her husband, David M. Szostak; and her son, David Q. Szostak. $11 billion signifies people who need us.

They’re not numbers on a spreadsheet.

They’re real lives.”

Mendoza, who served 10 years in the Illinois House after election at 28 in 2000, begged her former colleagues for understanding in her pledge to continue putting paychecks in line with all other bills, saying, “In times of fiscal crisis, we must share in the sacrifice.”

Six Democratic House members filed

Smith, there is a plan that’s being drafted by the sheriff’s office that would allow judges to assess whether a defendant should be in custody or released under certain conditions, such as electronic monitoring.

Officials in Sangamon and Christian counties said the current system works, and that judges do a good job of weighing factors, including a suspect’s criminal history or ability to pay, when setting bond.

They also noted that smaller, downstate counties can move people through the system faster.

Bail is a revenue stream for counties. In order to assist judges to make decisions and improve monitoring of those freed pending trial, Illinois would need to invest in more court services.

Currently, judges can allow a “recognizance bond,” in which no payment is required. In cases where a cash bond is required, the defendant will pay 10 percent as bail and can be released before trial.

a lawsuit on Munger’s last day in office Friday for their $68,000 salary, contending a comptroller who doesn’t pay is violating the Constitution’s guarantee of separation of powers among government branches. Mendoza acknowledged a judge’s order to pay would change her course.

Mendoza’s $135,669 comptroller’s salary will be put in line as well.

Rauner, a billionaire who takes a $1

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Judge sides with city in Chicago food truck lawsuit

CHICAGO – A Cook County circuit court judge has ruled against a Chicago food truck operator in a case involving city rules requiring mobile eateries to do business at least 200 feet from restaurants.

Judge Anna Helen Demacopoulos upheld the 200-foot rule Monday along with another rule requiring food trucks to use a city GPS tracking device.

Lawyers for Laura Pekarik, who has operated “Cupcakes for Courage” food truck for five years, had argued food truck owners have been hamstrung by the rules.

They said Monday that they plan to appeal the decision.

Their lawsuit argued that Chicago can’t protect restaurants from competition and that the tracking devices are an illegal search under the Illinois Constitution.

The judge said Monday that the law allows the city to strike a balance between competitive businesses.

token salary, demanded Mendoza fight the lawsuit, which he called “an insult to taxpayers.” He said it’s clear lawmakers timed it for right before her inauguration and that it’s been “orchestrated”

by Democratic Party leaders such as his rival, House Speaker Michael Madigan.

The attorney for the six representatives, Michael Kasper, has represented Madigan and the Democratic Party of Illinois, which Madigan leads.

“I would request that Comptroller Mendoza fight as hard as Comptroller Munger has,” Rauner said after an unrelated event in Chicago. “I hope that she’ll speak out against it every day.”

Rauner also said Mendoza should hire a lawyer other than Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, the House speaker’s daughter.

Mendoza spokesman Abdon Pallasch said the comptroller appreciates Rauner’s position, but “we’ll explore our best legal options on this case and any others.”

Munger began holding back on paychecks last spring because the firstterm governor, Madigan and other Democrats in the General Assembly have been unable to reach a budget agreement. Rauner insists on structural changes such as officeholder term limits, a property tax freeze, and business-friendly changes in law before agreeing to the tax increase or spending reduction Democrats said is necessary to balance the books.

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Pro boxer Ed Brown dies after shooting in Chicago

CHICAGO – Managers said a professional boxer from Chicago died after he was shot in the head while returning from a midnight workout.

Ed “Bad Boy” Brown was shot early Saturday as he sat in a car in Chicago’s East Garfield Park neighborhood. Manager Michael Cericola told WGN-TV that the 25-year-old Brown died in a hospital Sunday afternoon.

Police said a silver vehicle pulled up alongside Brown’s parked car and someone inside fired shots hitting Brown and a 19-year-old woman. Brown was shot multiple times, including in the head. The woman was hit in the leg.

Brown’s mother was one of 21 people crushed to death in a stairwell in a 2003 Chicago nightclub disaster. ESPN.com said Brown was a fast-rising welterweight who turned pro in 2012.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Trump taps Ben Carson for HUD secretary

harsh winter weather and a tribal leaders’ call to leave.

The moves come after the Army NEW YORK – Donald Trump declined to issue a permit for chose retired neurosurgeon Ben the $3.8 billion pipeline to cross Carson on Monday to be secretary under a Missouri River reservoir of the Department of Housing and in southern North Dakota near Urban Development, raising fresh the Standing Rock Sioux Reserconcerns about the lack of expevation.

While the Army’s decision rience some of Trump’s Cabinet doesn’t end the debate over the picks have with agencies they’re pipeline, industry analysts and the now being chosen to lead. chairman of the Native American Carson, who opposed Trump tribe that’s led the protests said in the Republican primaries, has Monday that they don’t expect no background in government or any developments for months. running a large bureaucracy.

In addition, South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, Trump’s choice to be Japanese leader to visit ambassador to the United Nations, Pearl Harbor with Obama TOKYO – Japanese Prime has no foreign policy experience.

Steve Mnuchin, a former Goldman Minister Shinzo Abe will visit Pearl Harbor with U.S. President Barack Sachs partner and Hollywood executive, is Trump’s man to lead Obama at the end of the month, the Treasury Department but has becoming the first leader of his never worked in government. And country to go to the site of the retired Gen. James Mattis, a widely Japanese attack that propelled the U.S. into World War II. praised battlefield commander, Monday’s unexpected anspent decades in the Marines but now is tapped to run the nation’s nouncement came two days before the 75th anniversary of largest government agency, the the attack and six months after Defense Department.

Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the memoTrump won’t say what he’ll do about oil pipeline rial in Hiroshima for victims of the U.S. atomic bombing of that city at CANNON BALL, N.D. – Industry leaders are urging President-elect the end of the same war.

Abe, in a brief statement to Donald Trump to make approval of the disputed Dakota Access oil reporters, said he would visit Hawaii on Dec. 26 and 27 to pray pipeline a “top priority” when he takes office next month, while op- for the war dead at the naval base ponents who have protested the at Pearl Harbor and to hold a final project for months are vowing to summit meeting with Obama bestay put on their sprawling North fore the latter’s presidency ends.

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This still frame from exclusive video provided by San Francisco TV station KGO-TV, made late Sunday, shows Derick Ion Almena and Micah Allison at the Oakland, Calif., Marriott Hotel. The couple operated the Ghost Ship warehouse where dozens died in a fire.

Colleagues describe artist colony founder as callous

By ELLEN KNICKMEYER and TIM REITERMAN The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO – The founder of a ramshackle Oakland artists’ colony where dozens of people burned to death saw himself as a kind of guru and loved to surround himself with followers but showed chilling disregard for their well-being, according to relatives, neighbors and acquaintances.

Derick Ion Almena, 46, leased and operated the cluttered warehouse where fire erupted Friday night during a dance party, leaving at least 36 people dead in the nation’s most lethal building fire in more than a decade. In his first interview since the fire, Almena told San Jose TV station KNTV that he felt himself to be like a grandfather to all the young artists who had lived in the warehouse with his family.

Neighbors and occupants of the building said he had illegally carved it into rented living and studio space for artists, calling it the Satya Yuga collective. On Monday, prosecutors watched over the scene to preserve evidence as bodies were pulled from the blackened ruins. Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley said that if prosecutors believe criminal charges are warranted, charges could range from involuntary manslaughter to murder.

Acquaintances painted a devastating portrait of Almena and his longtime partner, Micah Allison.

“Honestly, I don’t think he is capable of feeling any kind of remorse or guilt,” said Allison’s father, Michael Allison of Portland, Oregon.

“I’ve never seen him ever really care about anyone else.”

He described the couple as users of meth-

amphetamine, heroin and crack and said their three young children were taken away from them by social service authorities for several months beginning last year. The youngsters were found hungry, infested with lice and illclothed, he said.

Michael Allison recalled Almena and Micah overcome with laughter once when they told of a fire-breather accidentally setting himself on fire at one of their many parties at the building, which was widely known as the Ghost Ship.

Almena “surrounds himself with people who are going to treat him like he’s some sort of guru,” said Danielle Boudreaux, who said she was a friend of the couple for eight years. “He enjoyed having minions around to do his tasks for him and help build this great – he thinks he’s building this artistic empire.”

On Monday, Almena said the couple was sorry for all those who lost loved ones in the fire.

“I gladly would give my entire life of fortune, of wealth of experience again and again and again, and I say this to you and I say this to the camera and to whoever is watching me that I surrender everything,” Almena said, with Micah Allison by his side.

In a Facebook post hours after the fire, he made no mention of the deaths, drawing criticism online and from people who knew him for perceived callousness. “Everything I worked so hard for is gone,” he wrote then, while noting that his partner and their children had been safe at a hotel during the blaze.

Survivors recounted having to struggle to escape the burning warehouse, where many of the victims were on a makeshift second floor served by a rickety staircase of wooden pallets.

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Trump signals tougher U.S. policy toward China

By JULIE PACE and MATTHEW PENNINGTON

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting Nov. 10 with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. U.S. policy toward China could be in for tougher guidelines under Trump.

The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – Whether by accident or design, President-elect Donald Trump is signaling a tougher American policy toward China, sparking warnings from both the outgoing Obama administration and Beijing.

On Monday, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said progress with the Chinese could be “undermined” by a flare-up over the sovereignty of Taiwan, the self-governing island the U.S. broke diplomatic ties with in 1979. That split was part of an agreement with China, which claims the island as its own territory, although the U.S. continues to sell Taiwan billions in military equipment and has other economic ties.

Trump broke protocol last week by speaking with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, then took to Twitter to challenge China’s trade and military policies.

“It’s unclear exactly what the strategic effort is,” Earnest said. “I’ll leave that to them to explain.”

So far, Trump’s advisers have struggled to explain his action, sending mixed messages about whether the conversation with Taiwan’s leader was

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a step toward a new policy or simply a congratulatory call. Incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus said Trump “knew exactly what was happening” when he spoke with Tsai, but Vice President-elect Mike Pence described the interaction as “nothing more than taking a courtesy call of congratulations.”

Trump has pledged to be more “unpredictable” on the world stage, billing

the approach as a much-needed change from President Barack Obama’s deliberative style and public forecasting about U.S. policy. But Trump’s unpredictability is likely to unnerve both allies and adversaries, leaving glaring questions about whether the foreign policy novice is carrying out planned strategies or acting on impulse.

China’s authoritarian government likes predictability in its dealings with

other nations, particularly the United States. The U.S. and China are the world’s two largest economies with bilateral trade in goods and services reaching nearly $660 billion last year.

While there have been sharp differences between Beijing and Washington on China’s island building in the South China Sea and over alleged Chinese cybertheft of U.S. commercial secrets, the two powers have cooperated effectively on climate change and the Iran nuclear deal.

Taiwan split from the Chinese mainland in 1949. American policy acknowledges the Chinese view that it has sovereignty over Taiwan, yet the U.S. considers Taiwan’s status as unsettled.

The U.S. is Taiwan’s main source of weapons, with $14 billion in approved arms sales since 2009.

U.S. diplomats were shocked by Trump’s telephone call with the Taiwanese leader. Several officials privately expressed deep unease that Trump’s team did not inform the administration in advance or give it a chance to provide input.

Max Baucus, the U.S. ambassador to China, spoke about the matter Saturday with China’s vice foreign minister to reiterate America’s one-China policy on behalf of the current administration.

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By LINDA A. JOHNSON The Associated Press

TRENTON, N.J. – Imagine not being able to afford one of life’s great pleasures – sex.

That’s true for many older couples, doctors said. Soaring prices for prescription medicines for impotence and other problems have put the remedies out of reach for some.

Without insurance coverage, Viagra and Cialis cost about $50 a pill, triple their 2010 list prices. The new “female Viagra,” a daily pill for low sex drive called Addyi, costs $800 per month. Older products for women also have seen huge price run-ups, Truven Health Analytics data show.

“Many of them don’t get past the pharmacy counter once they see the price,” said Sheryl Kingsberg, a University Hospitals-Cleveland Medical Center behavioral psychologist and researcher who counsels men and women.

What people actually pay out of pocket varies. Some insurance prescription plans, including Medicare, cover some of the medicines. Some plans don’t cover any, arguing they’re not medically necessary. Many require steep copayments or limit the number of impotence pills per prescription.

“Once you get to a certain price point, sex becomes a financial decision,” said Dr. Elizabeth Kavaler, a sexual dysfunction specialist at New York’s Lenox Hill Hospital. “It takes a lot of the joy out of this.”

Five of six specialists interviewed

by The Associated Press said patients

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Dr. Irwin Goldstein poses Nov. 29 in his office in San Diego behind a display of medicine for impotence and for sexual problems. have told them they’ve given up sex because of the cost.

Now, a little relief is coming. Late next year, Viagra and Cialis will get at least one generic competitor costing slightly less; prices will plunge later when more generics reach the market.

For women, an Addyi rival is in latestage testing. A few other products now have generic versions, and other options are in development.

A generation ago, long-married couples accepted their sex lives trailing off with age, Kavaler said. Key hormone levels drop with age, reducing sex drive and causing problems such as impotence and vaginal dryness, which

often makes intercourse painful.

Today, midlife divorce is more common, divorced or widowed men and women often seek new partners, and sex becomes important again. Meanwhile, they’re bombarded by ads for impotence remedies and other treatments.

“Couples in their 50s, 60s and 70s are more sexual than they’ve ever been,” Kavaler said.

Until Pfizer launched the first impotence pill, Viagra, in 1998, there were few options for men besides penile implants and injections. Viagra and Cialis each quickly topped $1 billion in global annual sales, and products

for women’s symptoms eventually followed. However, price hikes appear to be limiting usage for some products in the U.S., where prices aren’t regulated.

Since 2010, the number of Viagra prescriptions filled in the U.S. has fallen 42 percent to about 5 million a year.

Meanwhile, prescriptions for Cialis, which now has a popular daily pill option, have gone up slightly, according to health data firm QuintilesIMS. Popular women’s estrogen products such as Vagifem vaginal tablets and Estrace cream also have seen prescriptions decline in recent years. Addyi, only on the market for a year, has had dismal sales.

Dr. Lauren Streicher offers women four treatment options, and most pick Vagifem. A month’s supply costs $170 and insurance coverage is limited. A generic version, Yuvafem, just launched at a slightly cheaper price.

“They go to their pharmacy and see how much it costs, and then they call me up and say, ‘I can’t do it,’ ” said Streicher, director of the Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause at Northwestern University’s medical school in Chicago.

But not being able to have sex “is a deal-breaker in a lot of relationships,” she added.

The drugs’ makers insist list prices far exceed the negotiated prices insurers pay them and say they price products based on their value. According to the companies, nearly all their customers are insured. Pfizer said most insured Viagra users pay $6 to $8 per pill, for instance.

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NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

John Sahly

ANOTHER VIEW

Review of vote is good Critics say the unprecedented statewide recount of Wisconsin’s vote for president is a waste of time and money.

They’re half right.

The elaborate task of tallying – to a large extent by hand – nearly 3 million ballots certainly will tie up county clerks across the state, distracting them from other duties. And it’s hard to justify the two-week exercise, given no credible evidence of tampering or irregularities at the polls Nov. 8.

But the cost isn’t a big deal, at least for taxpayers, because they’re not footing the bill. Green Party candidate Jill Stein’s campaign is funding the effort, as prescribed by state law.

That means Wisconsin essentially is getting a free review of its voting system, which isn’t so bad. And we fully expect it will show the election results were correct, which will help build public trust.

There’s some value in that, following a long campaign in which Republican Donald Trump, who won Wisconsin and the White House, repeatedly trashed the process as rigged and corrupt.

Even in victory, the president-elect – offering no evidence – has wildly claimed millions of people voted illegally across the country. Usually when you win, you don’t whine about the vote being unfair. But Trump is the most unusual and chaotic presidential winner in modern American history.

County clerks across Wisconsin started recounting ballots Thursday and have until Dec. 13 to complete the elaborate task. About half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, including Dane, plan to tally their votes by hand. Others will run their ballots through machines or employ some combination of hand and machine counts.

Trump won Wisconsin by 22,000 votes, which is 0.75 percent of all ballots cast. That wasn’t close enough for the state to pay for a recount. Instead, Stein is covering the estimated $3.5 million cost.

Stein won barely 1 percent of the vote, so her demand for a recount is little more than a publicity stunt. Nonetheless, Stein is following state rules, so this gratuitous exercise in double checking must proceed. That’s fine.

The recount should show the public county clerks across Wisconsin do a great job of carefully and accurately tallying ballots. And in the unlikely event the review finds something awry, then this process definitely will be worth it. Any problems, from small to stunning, can be fixed before the next election.

Wisconsin State Journal

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AMENDMENT

ANOTHER VIEW

Don’t burn flag or curb freedom to do so Thumbs down to flag burners.

Also, thumbs down to anyone who believes flag burning ought to be outlawed and punished, including President-elect Donald Trump.

We don’t advocate desecration of our national symbol. Our flag represents all that is good and great about the United States. We cringe when we witness someone burning or defacing the flag. But we do support freedom of speech, and that means the right to speak out against our government, even when that means desecrating the flag.

The right to speak out could come in handy someday – lord forbid – if the activities of our leaders become so repugnant and un-American we good people will need to speak out and protest in disagreement. Already some Americans are protesting their president-elect. They disagree with Trump’s discriminatory speech that singles out some

groups of Americans and those who dream of becoming Americans.

In just a few short weeks, Trump will be sworn into office, but before putting his right hand on the Bible and swearing to defend the U.S. Constitution, he should take a day off to study the document. He needs to know what beliefs our nation holds dear and what he’ll be defending.

Recently Trump advocated punishing flag burners. He criticizes journalists as the “crooked media.” Such attacks against freedom of expression and freedom of the press are no less than assaults on the First Amendment of the Constitution.

The amendment reads: “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.”

The language is simple and straightforward. Americans should pride themselves that our founders ensconced the freedom of speech in our constitution.

What’s disturbing about Trump’s ignorant blasts is not that some Americans choose to applaud and support his heckling against the people whose beliefs and occupations depend upon constitutional freedoms, but rather the deafening silence from Americans who should know better than to allow such behavior from our future president to go unchallenged.

Americans live in a nation where free speech and a free press are protected and guaranteed. We must challenge government when it errs, express our opinions, protest oppression and expose corruption, even when others might view what is said as disagreeable.

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.

Kearney Hub (Nebraska)

IT’S YOUR WRITE

Clinton won popular vote with help of dead people, illegal aliens

To the Editor: I am constantly amazed at the mindset of the left in our country. Their candidate didn’t win the election, so we hear an endless litany of excuses and reasons why this happened. The biggest issue we read about now is the notion Hillary Clinton won the popular vote so therefore we should abolish the Electoral College.

It is my contention that if we really delved deeply into who actually voted, most Americans would be outraged. I mean how many dead people voted in Chicago, Philadelphia and Virginia just to name three areas where there were published stories about voting irregularities?

Finally, how many thousands, hundreds of thousands or millions of illegal aliens voted for Mrs. Clinton? I would say Donald Trump won both the Electoral College and popular vote of those who were legal voters. To the crybaby left, I would say get on with your lives and help all Americans work to undo the damage done to our country by the Obama administration.

Terry Doherty

Algonquin

Gift is family tradition of donation to food pantry To the Editor:

VIEWS Ramesh Ponnuru of the liberal arts. From time to time, these discussions have led to controversy: At Swarthmore, some students opposed hosting the duo because George, an alumnus of the college, opposes same-sex marriage.

Given their common commitment to robust debate, you might expect George and West to be concerned about the declining tolerance for it on college campuses. Both of them see attempts to disinvite or shout down speakers based on their points of view as a betrayal of the liberal arts. As West puts it, “It’s not a matter just of having the courage of our convictions, but the courage to attack our convictions.”

One thing that surprised me about our panel, though, was how little they dwelt on political correctness and how much they talked

With the holiday season fast approaching, I would like to share some traditions our family has embraced to make it an enjoyable experience for all. We decided to go to a family grab bag and get gifts for one person only. It is acceptable to ask the person drawn to indicate what they would like as a gift. When asked, my answer is always the same.

Since I have four grandsons and one princess, I tell the parents they must take my grandchildren to a grocery store and let them select the food for the cart.

The money spent will be equivalent to what they would have spent on me.

Payment is made by handing the cash, no credit cards, to the child, hopefully with some of their allowance included, who then hands it to the cashier. The entire family then will take the goods to the food pantry for distribution to those in need.

As a parent and primary teacher, you have just taught your child the concept of helping others, working together as a family and how money can be used to help people. Then it’s off for a family snack to discuss today’s activities. Like this idea? Start your own family day tradition. Share it with a friend, take this idea to work and post it and have an enjoyable holiday this year.

Dan Malecki Crystal Lake

about another threat to the liberal arts: the tendency to view higher education purely in terms of its economic benefits.

“Our age is an age of the celebration and valorization of wealth, power, influence, status, prestige,” George said. “Those things are not bad in themselves, but they easily and all too often become the competition for leading an examined life.”

And it is the examined life that both George and West view as the purpose of a liberal-arts education.

Its goal, that is, is to encourage critical reflection on the biggest questions; to lead us into an intellectual engagement that fulfills our nature as thinking beings; to help us achieve self-mastery; to enlarge our souls. It is, of course, possible to pursue these goals without going to college, but institutions of higher education are (or should be) dedicated to them in a special way.

It is a mission that asks a lot.

West pointed out students have to be prepared to shed their unexamined

beliefs, even ones that are part of their identities: “That’s a form of death.” Professors have to be willing to expose students to points of view with which they deeply disagree – and to do it without stacking the deck. Parents have to be willing to pay for the experience even when it has no material payoff.

A liberal-arts education, George concluded, is “like getting on a train not knowing where you’re going to get off and maybe even not recognizing who you are anymore when you get off that train.” West interjected the same could be said of falling in love.

The professors both have sketched and modeled a noble vision of what education can and should be. But it also is a countercultural vision – one that faces challenges and obstacles even more formidable than those posed by political correctness.

• Ponnuru is a Bloomberg View columnist.

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We limit letters to 250 words and one published letter every 30 days. All letters are subject to editing for length and clarity at the sole discretion of the

No-tipping restaurants bad for employees, customers

To the Editor: Multiple restaurants in Chicago are experimenting without tipping, and they have seen results. With a rising minimum wage for tipped workers, restaurants are experiencing large payment gaps between tipped and untipped workers.

Ideally, replacing tipping with an automatic service fee should diminish the large differences in pay between tipped servers and the rest of the restaurant employees. Along with that, tipping itself is a highly debated topic. However, even with the differences in payment and consumer opinion, it is in the best interests for servers and paying Americans alike that tipping should not be replaced with a service fee, as it would be disastrous for both parties.

Most Americans prefer tipping as compared with a separate service fee, as

editor.

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tipping gives the customers the power of choice, and not the restaurant owners.

Many customers at no-tipping restaurants believe they had no control over their quality of service. Tipping has been preserved in our culture, and has even expanded into other nonfood-related services. People are very accustomed to tipping after a meal, and there have been multiple occasions where tips still are being given at no-tipping restaurants. Much of the appeal for a service fee comes from the possible lack of pay for tipped servers. However, with the service fee usually being a constant 20 percent, servers are limited to another hourly wage, whereas tipping provides no limit. No increase of the minimum wage can bypass the uncapped income tips may provide.

Nathaniel Cueto Urbana

• Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Robert P. George and Cornel West, both professors at Princeton, are a political odd couple. George is outspokenly conservative while West has been co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America.

One measure of the political distance between the two of them is that George refused to support Donald Trump’s presidential campaign because of doubts about his conservatism and character, while West dissented from Hillary Clinton’s campaign from the left.

Yet they are close friends, frequently and unaffectedly calling each other “brother.” For several years, they have been teaching a class together – titled “Adventures in Ideas” and exploring the thought of writers from Plato and St. Augustine to John Dewey and C.S. Lewis – and holding public discussions around the country.

A few days ago, I moderated a conversation between them at the American Enterprise Institute, where I am a fellow, on the purpose

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MICHELLE OBAMA TO SIT DOWN WITH OPRAH

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WORTH TALKIN’ ABOUT TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2016

WASHINGTON – First lady Michelle Obama will talk about her time in the White House during an interview with Oprah Winfrey that will air Dec. 19 on CBS. The network said Mrs. Obama will talk about her legacy as first lady and what’s in store for her future. CBS is billing the event as Mrs. Obama’s final one-on-one interview inside the White House.

Although there has been much speculation about what the first lady will do after leaving office, President Barack Obama has discounted a life in politics. He told Rolling Stone magazine that “you can see the incredible resonance she has with the American people. But I joke that she’s too sensible to want to be in politics.”

BUZZWORTHY

Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis reveal new baby boy’s name

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TV personality Jimmy Kimmel attends the second annual “Rebels With a Cause” Gala on March 20, 2014, at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles.

Jimmy Kimmel set to host 89th Academy Awards NEW YORK – The Oscars finally have a host: Jimmy Kimmel will emcee the 89th Academy Awards.

The late-night host will be presiding over the ceremony for the first time.

Kimmel has been a regular awards host, having twice previously hosted the Emmy Awards (including its broadcast in September) and once led ESPN’s ESPY Awards.

The selection of Kimmel gives ABC, home of the Oscars telecast, the choice the network had long sought. His “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has previously followed ABC’s Oscar broadcast. The network also has new muscle to flex; it signed a deal with the Academy of Motion Pictures in August to remain the Oscar broadcast home until 2028.

“Yes, I am hosting the Oscars,” Kimmel said on Twitter. “This is not a prank.

And if it is, my revenge on the academy will be terrible and sweet.”

The academy waited much later than usual to name a host for the Feb. 26 ceremony. This year’s show is being produced by veteran producer Michael De Luca and Jennifer Todd, president of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s production company, Pearl Street Films. This also is their first time producing the Oscars.

The lengthy search has perhaps been a product of increasing pressure on the broadcast. Last year’s show was hosted by Chris Rock and was dominated by backlash over its second straight year of all-white acting nominees. Its 34.3 million viewers marked an 11-year low for the telecast.

Whether Kimmel can spark a comeback will be a considerable test for the 49-year-old comedian. His Emmy Awards broadcast on ABC drew a mere 11.3 million viewers, a new low.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have offered some details on the new addition to their family, a baby boy named Dmitri Portwood Kutcher.

Kutcher announced on his website that Dmitri was born at 1:21 a.m. Nov. 30 and weighed in at 8 pounds, 15 ounces.

On the subject of baby photos for the public, Kutcher said in an article on his website that he and Kunis would “like to allow our kids to make their own choices on whether to have a life in the public eye or not,” adding “we don’t want to make the choice for them.”

Dmitri is the couple’s second child. Older sister Wyatt was born in 2014.

Kunis and Kutcher were co-stars on the sitcom “That ’70s Show” and married in July 2015.

Jessica Williams, Blanchett star in Sundance premieres

LOS ANGELES – Former “Daily Show” correspondent Jessica Williams flexes her dramatic chops, Cate Blanchett pays homage to great 20th-century artists and “Silicon Valley” star Kumail Nanjiani tells a very personal story in some of the films premiering at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

Festival programmers announced their selections for the documentary and narrative premiere sections Monday, which has launched films such as “Boyhood,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “O.J.: Made in America.”

As with many years, the Sundance premiere slate can be a place for well-known come-

dians to take a stab at more dramatic and serious roles.

In what’s expected to be one of the breakout films and performances of the festival, comedian Williams stars in Jim Strouse’s “The Incredible Jessica James,” about a New York playwright recovering from a breakup and finding solace in a recent divorcee.

Blanchett re-enacts artistic statements of Dadaists, Lars von Trier and everyone in between in “Manifesto;” Michelle Pfeiffer and Kiefer Sutherland co-star in the drama “Where is Kyra;” and “Avengers” Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen reteam in the FBI crime thriller “Wind River,” the directorial debut of “Hell or High Water” writer Taylor Sheridan.

The 2017 Sundance Film Festival runs from Jan. 19 through Jan. 29.

Sculptor Helen Marten wins prestigious Turner Prize LONDON – Helen Marten, who turns the detritus of everyday life into sculpture, has won the prestigious Turner Prize for art. Marten was named winner of the $32,000 award at London’s Tate Britain gallery on Monday.

The judges praised the “poetic and enigmatic qualities” of Marten’s work, made from found objects including nails, shoe soles, cotton buds and bicycle chains.

Marten, 30, hailed the three other “brilliant and exciting” finalists – Anthea Hamilton, Michael Dean and Josephine Pryde.

Founded in 1984 and given annually to a Britain-based artist under 50, the prize often sparks heated debate about the value of modern art.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Country singer Helen Cornelius is 75. Singer Frank Beverly of Maze is 70.

Actress JoBeth Williams is 68. Actor Tom Hulce is 63. Actor Kin Shriner is 63.

Talk-show host Wil Shriner is 63. Drummer Rick Buckler of The Jam is 61. Country singer Bill Lloyd of Foster and Lloyd is 61.

Comedian Steven Wright is 61. Guitarist Peter Buck of R.E.M. is 60. Drummer David Lovering of The Pixies is 55. Guitarist Ben Watt of Everything But The Girl is 54.

Actress Janine Turner is 54. Director Judd Apatow is 49. Keyboardist Ulf “Buddha” Ekberg of Ace of Base is 46.

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Wacky gifts for the tech-savvy person who has everything

By BREE FOWLER

The Associated press NEW YORK – The latest technology can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool gadget they don’t already own can be tough.

Fear not! From “Star Wars”themed speakers to radiation-blocking boxer briefs, there’s a lot to pick from for all the super geeks in your life.

Death Star levitating speaker

That’s no moon. It’s a $180 wireless speaker shaped like the Death Star from “Star Wars.”

It’s a little tricky to set up, but once you get the Death Star positioned correctly over its base, it floats in the air thanks to well-placed magnets and a little help from the Force. The Death Star rotates with a tap. The sound quality is pretty good, and the rechargeable battery will give you five hours of sound.

Just keep it away from rebel fighter pilots.

Anti-radiation underwear

It’s a Faraday cage for your, um, crown jewels.

Silver fibers woven into Spartan’s boxer briefs are designed to block radiation from electronics. That’s good news for men who might be worried about their laptops spending too much time on their laps. But while recent research has pointed to a possible link between radiation from wireless devices and decreased

The “Star Wars” Death Star levitating bluetooth speaker.

It floats in the air thanks to well-placed magnets and a little help from the Force.

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sperm count, studies are far from conclusive, so there’s no reason to panic just yet.

Until January, the underwear is available only on Spartan’s website for about $45.

3-D imaging

Got a friend with mice or termites in their house?

WalabotDIY is a 3-D-imaging tool that lets you see deep into your walls. The device attaches to an Android phone (sorry, iPhone users) and lets you see up to 4 inches through drywall, cement and other materials, just like Superman’s X-ray vision.

How? Sensors pick up heat from mice motion and termite nests.

At a recent demonstration, heat from hiding rodents easily could be seen in glowing red on a device screen.

The sensors also will let you know the depth and location of pipes, wires and other objects to avoid if your next home improvement project calls for drilling into your walls.

The WalabotDIY is available online for $200.

Lego phone cases

Ever wish your smartphone or tablet could keep your fussy children entertained long after it runs out of battery?

Belkin’s Lego cases offer hands-on play, bringing new meaning to the term “screen time.”

The back sides are covered with those familiar Lego dots,

giving kids something to attach their creations to during long road trips and painful visits to grandma’s house with no Wi-Fi. Of course, they help protect the devices when dropped, too.

Cases are available for the iPhone 6 and 6S ($45), 6 Plus and 6S Plus ($50), and the iPad Mini ($60).

There’s no version yet for the iPhone 7 or Android. Belkin makes these under license from Lego, so they should work fine with standard Lego bricks.

Retro video games

The $60 NES Classic Edition includes all your childhood favorites, assuming you came of age in the late 1980s or 1990s. If not, think of them as the horribly dated, super-pixellated games you sometimes see in the back of dive bars.

To amp up the nostalgia even more, the system looks just like a miniature version of the one you remember, complete with a cord-connected black and grey controller. But there’s no stack of cartridges to clutter your room.

All 30 games are stored in the system.

Before you get too excited about getting on your “Donkey Kong” or finally saving Princess Zelda, be warned these systems are very hard to find. They’re selling on eBay and other sites for well over their retail price.

You’re probably going to have to collect a lot of gold coins if you want to land one of these for your favorite child – or more likely, the adult child in your life.

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Beyond rooms and homes: Airbnb expands

By BRANDON BAILEY The Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO – Not content with just renting out spare rooms and vacant homes, Airbnb is adding local tours and activities such as surfing lessons and pub crawls to its travel services in major cities around the world.

With the new features, the fast-growing online rental company is hoping to tap into leisure travelers’ desire for distinctive “experiences” that make them feel more connected with the places they visit, travel industry analysts say.

The move also shows the ambitions of a company that’s already one of the world’s fastest-growing privately held firms. Airbnb, which boasts millions of rental listings around the world, has been valued at $30 billion – although it’s run into growing pains in some cities where local officials complain the boom in short-term rentals is reducing long-term housing for residents.

Airbnb’s new guided activities include things such as surfing lessons or cooking class led by a local chef, a pub crawl through a trendy nightclub district or even a truffle hunt

“Our research shows travelers spend as much as 60 percent of their travel budget at their destination.

So they want to tap into that very large revenue stream.”

Henry Harteveldt

Analyst, Atmosphere Research in Tuscany. The company has been testing the services in a few cities over the past year, enlisting local hosts as guides. It’s expanding to 12 cities, while promising 50 by next year.

“They want to be viewed as more of a travel company and not just an alternative lodging firm,” said Henry Harteveldt, an analyst with Atmosphere Research. “Our research shows travelers spend as much as 60 percent of their travel budget at their destination. So they want to tap into that very large revenue stream.”

The new services add to a set of online guides Airbnb introduced earlier this year that list restaurants,

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outings and other attractions recommended by Airbnb hosts. Airbnb says it also will recommend “meet-ups,” or impromptu gatherings, and other activities keyed to travelers’ interest in topics such as food, history, music or local crafts.

Travelers already can get similar recommendations from a variety of online services, including popular sites such as Google and Facebook.

But Airbnb hopes travelers will find it easier to use the new services within its own mobile app or website.

Similarly, the company is partnering with online booking app Resy to let travelers make restaurant reservations through Airbnb – in competition with services such as OpenTable and Yelp.

In an interview, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he hoped to add more services, including the ability to book airline flights.

Since the company launched in 2008, when the co-founders invited travelers to sleep on an air mattress in their San Francisco loft, Airbnb has grown to be one of the world’s most valuable private startups by collecting fees when private hosts rent out accommodations listed on the site.

It’s raised $3.9 billion from investors,

according to CB Insights, which tracks venture funding.

Chesky declined to say whether the company is profitable, although the Wall Street Journal reported last year Airbnb was spending heavily to expand in more cities. The newspaper cited internal projections that forecast Airbnb to have nearly $1 billion in revenue last year and to become profitable by 2020.

Airbnb has run into regulatory battles in some cities, including New York and San Francisco, but Chesky said he’s hopeful to resolve those issues.

The company also recently faced criticism after researchers reported some hosts appeared to reject rental applications from travelers whose names or photos indicated they were African-American. In response, Chesky has apologized and said the company would institute new policies, including sensitivity training and an anti-discrimination pledge for hosts, developed with input from advocacy groups and former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder.

Chesky said he’s committed to addressing discrimination, while adding: “I think this is something that we’re not going to be able to fix overnight.”

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nation programs have been difficult to implement and the disease continues to spread. And though Nigeria was declared polio-free in 2014, two new cases last August and a third case in September have raised the alarm. World health organizations now are redoubling their efforts to implement ongoing vaccination programs.

Is this polio epidemic a danger to the U.S.? The answer is no. Vaccination rates among adults are extremely high, and as long as parents continue to be vigilant about vaccinations and boosters for their children, we as a nation will remain immune to this terrible disease.

According to CDC guidelines, children should be vaccinated with inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) four times – at 2 months of age, at 4 months of age, a dose between 6 and 18 months of age, and a booster dose between 4 and 6 years of age. Until this vaccination schedule is complete, children should not travel to an area where polio still is an active infection.

Eradicating polio worldwide has been one of the most remarkable and successful international health initiatives. Its ongoing success depends on each one of us continuing to be vigilant about vaccination.

• Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and assistant professor of medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth Ko, M.D., is an internist and primary care physician at UCLA Health.

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Dear Doctors: I heard about a polio outbreak in Nigeria this summer. Might there be an outbreak here in the United States?

Dear Reader: Polio is a crippling, and sometimes fatal, infectious disease that once was common in the U.S. Caused by the polio virus, the disease was widespread among children. During the 1940s and ’50s, outbreaks caused spinal and respiratory paralysis in 15,000 sufferers each year. With potentially dire outcomes and no cure, polio became one of the most feared childhood diseases in the United States.

That changed thanks to the development of the polio vaccine in the mid1950s, and to the success of our ongoing national vaccination program. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states polio has been eliminated in the U.S. In our country, vaccination programs have resulted in a sharp decline in the number of polio cases, from 35,000 in 1953 to 5,300 four years later. With the introduction of an oral vaccine in 1961, the number of new cases in the U.S. continued to plummet. There have been no new cases of polio reported in the U.S. since 1979. The last known case of polio acquired outside the U.S. and imported into the country was in 1993.

However, as you point out, polio remains a global concern. International health organizations have made polio vaccination a priority, with more than 2.5 billion children vaccinated worldwide since 1988. As a result, the overall number of new polio cases worldwide has dropped a remarkable 99 percent.

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Dear Abby: It’s Santa here, asking if I could address your readers about a couple of things my helpers at the malls are bringing to my attention.

First and foremost: When you stand in line with your child, and it’s finally their turn and they start to cry, scream and tremble, please don’t force them to sit on Santa’s lap. If you do, you are traumatizing your child. Is a picture really worth your child’s well-being?

Next, I would discourage new moms from rushing from the hospital with their newborn, 2- or 3-day-old babies. You need to remember how many children sit on Santa’s lap. Babies’ immune systems are fragile, and Santa’s suit can be loaded with germs.

Thanks for your time, Abby, and Merry Christmas to all. – Shopping Mall Santa Dear Santa: Thank you for your sensible suggestions. Some parents’ heads become so full of sugarplums at Christmas they forget their little ones are too young to associate Santa with the goodies he brings with him.

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Dear Abby: DEAR ABBY You would be doing millions Jeanne of women a Phillips great service by telling them about Knitted Knockers Support Foundation. It has been working to inspire volunteer knitters and crocheters to provide free soft, light prostheses for breast cancer survivors.

Typically, the traditional prostheses can be hot, heavy, expensive and take quite a while to arrive. Knitted Knockers are made by people who care. Sometimes your request can be filled that very day. All you need to do is ask. These are sent nationwide and all over the world.

I learned about this wonderful organization earlier this year, and I am now the northern California distribution point.

The response we’ve had from women who receive them is astounding.

Please let breast cancer survivors know about Knitted Knockers at www.knittedknockers.org. There they will find an order form to fill out, and we will be happy to mail out one or a pair. They give women confidence and comfort at a time when they can really use it.

If you know a knitter or crocheter, encourage them to join the cause. Knit and crochet patterns and a list of acceptable yarns are on the website.

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phot by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 2142.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 2142 Case Number: 15 CH 1046 TJSC#: 36-12541 I708084

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ASHLEY MCGOVERN A/K/A ASHLEY E. AYRES, MICHAEL E. MCGOVERN, MORGAN HILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA Defendant 15 CH 1046 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2017, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2018 CONCORD DRIVE, McHenry, IL 60050 Property Index No. 14-10-482-039, 14-10-476-012 (OLD).

The real estate is improved with a (Published in the Northwest condominium.

Herald, November 22, 29, 2016 Sale terms: 25% down of the December 6, 2016) highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the Why look far and wide for the best local talent? purchaser of the unit at the forecloJust visit ChicagoJobs.com. Offering sure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the thousands of career candidate profiles, legal fees required by The CondoChicagoland’s most comprehensive minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this online job boards attract the most property is a condominium unit qualified local job seekers in a wide which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the variety of industries and skill sets. unit at the foreclosure sale other Look to ChicagoJobs.com for than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The employees who live close to Property Act, Condominium the place your business calls 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEhome.

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ASHLEY MCGOVERN A/K/A ASHLEY E. AYRES, MICHAEL E. MCGOVERN, MORGAN HILL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA Defendant 15 CH 1046 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 14, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 4, 2017, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 23-3 IN MORGAN HILL CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOTS 1 AND 2 IN MORGAN HILL PHASE-1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, RECORDED JANUARY 6, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R0001230 IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ''C'' TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 6, 2004 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2004R0089824 AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as 2018 CONCORD DRIVE, McHenry, IL 60050 Property Index No. 14-10-482-039, 14-10-476-012 (OLD).

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring

qu g the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \"AS IS\" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 2142.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 2142 Case Number: 15 CH 1046 TJSC#: 36-12541 I708084

PUBLIC NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS JAMES HOLMES AND LOUANN HOLMES, PLAINTIFFS, VS. THE CHICAGO TRUST COMPANY, N.A. As Successor Trustee to the Wayne Hummer Trust Company as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated October 3, 2001, and known as Trust #2001124, JACQUALINE HAGI, INDIVIDUALLY, JACQUALINE HAGI, EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL HAGI, MICHAEL HAGI, JR., D/B/A MIKE'S AUTO WORKS, UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS, 16 CH 797 1924 MAIN STREET, SPRING GROVE, IL 60081 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Unknown Tenants, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: LOTS 4 AND 5 IN OTTO HASSE'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF SPRING GROVE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF TH THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1901 AS DOCUMENT NO. 11954, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 25, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THAT PART OF LOT 1, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 1; THENCE EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE THEREOF, 142 FEET; THENCE SOUTH IN A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 5 FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5 AND ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LOT 4, A DISTANCE OF 45 FEET; THENCE NORTHERLY PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LIN OF SAID LOT 2, A DISTANCE OF 24 FEET, THENCE EASTERLY TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO A POINT 24 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOTS; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 1 TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, IN OTTO HASSE'S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF SPRING GROVE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD (Published in the Northwest PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING Herald, November 22, 29, 2016 TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 2, 1901 AS DOCUDecember 6, 2016) MENT NO. 11954, IN BOOK 2 OF PLATS, PAGE 25, IN MCHENRY BREAKING NEWS COUNTY, ILLINOIS. available 24/7 at NWHerald.com

Commonly known as 1924 Main Street, Spring Grove, IL 60081 and which said Mortgage was made by Wayne Hummer Trust Co. NA as Successor Trustee to the State Bank of the Lakes, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated October 3, 2001 and known as Trust #2001-124 and Jacqualine Hagi and Michael Hagi, Sr. as beneficiaries of the Trust (Mortgagor) to James Holmes and LouAnn Holmes Mortgagees, and recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 2007R0015862, and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe 2200 North Seminary, Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before December 30, 2016, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTFFS' ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Rupp & Youman, Attorney for Plaintiffs, 4306F W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry, IL 60050 Phone (815) 385-7444 (Published in the Northwest Herald on November 29, December 6, 13, 2016) 1245961

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS MIDFIRST BANK C/O MIDLAND MORTGAGE, PLAINTIFF, VS. JOHN E GURRIERI; CYNTHIA P GURRIERI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 16 CH 849 786 NORTHAMPTON DRIVE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014-7833 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, John E Gurrieri and Unknown Owners Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 34 IN BLOCK 27 IN TENTH ADDITION TO COVENTRY, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 8, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 21, 1970 AS DOCUMENT NO. 529157, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 786 Northampton Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014-7833 and which said Mortgage was made by,

by John E Gurrieri, Cynthia P Gurrieri Mortgagor(s), to Muirfield Mortgage Limited Partnership Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of McHenry County, Illinois, as Document No. 1998R0062945; and for other relief.

UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this County, Katherine M. Keefe 2200 North Seminary Woodstock, IL 60098 on or before January 5, 2017, A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE COMPLAINT. PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, THE PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. McCalla Raymer Pierce, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 1 N. Dearborn St. Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60602 Ph. (312) 346-9088 File No. 255717-33662 I707865 (Published in the Northwest Herald December 6, 13, 20, 2016)

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION ("FANNIE MAE"), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PLAINTIFF, VS. MICHAEL E JABLONSKI A/K/A MICHAEL JABLONSKI; GERALYN O A/K/A GERALYN JABLONSKI JABLONSKI; PADDOCK ESTATES HOME OWNERS' ASSOCIATION; OWNERS AND UNKNOWN NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, DEFENDANTS. 2016 CH 852 1206 MAIN STREET ROAD SPRING GROVE, IL 60081 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU, Paddock Estates Home Owners' Association Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants defendants, that this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, asking for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 3 IN SHEA-RABINE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 46 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as: 1206 Main Street Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 and which said Mortgage was made by, Michael E Jablonski a/k/a Michael

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Prairie Ridge’s Annie Timm won her first Fox Valley Conference Tournament No. 1 singles title this season and qualified for state.

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What to watch College basketball: IPFW at Notre Dame, 8 p.m., ESPNU OK, the Bulls are playing at Detroit at 6:30 p.m. on CSN, and the Blackhawks host Arizona at 7:30 p.m. on CSN+. Both are good choices, but if you’re looking for something different, IPFW vs. Notre Dame is the game for you. IPFW (7-2) has scored more than 100 points three times this season and upset Indiana, 71-68, in overtime. Notre Dame (8-0) is one of 11 undefeated Division I teams.

Senior year a ‘Thriller’

Michael Jackson fan Timm of PR won first FVC No. 1 singles title

By JOHN WILKINSON

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rairie Ridge senior tennis player Annie Timm finally broke through in 2016. After losing in the finals of the Fox Valley Conference Tournament the past two seasons, Timm took home the conference’s No. 1 singles crown this season.

She also took third in her sectional, qualifying for a third consecutive trip to the state tournament. At state, Timm lost her first match but won two consolation matches to reach the second day of the tournament before finally bowing out in the third consolation round.

For her accomplishments, Timm was named the Northwest Herald Girls Tennis Player of the Year, decided by the staff with input from local coaches.

Timm talked with the Northwest Herald about her conference title, Michael Jackson and more.

What was the biggest difference this year that helped you succeed more than in the past?

Timm: I would say just staying

overall consistent and just trying not to hit the hardest shots or use the most power. I just tried to have an overall, well-rounded game instead of having one outstanding thing.

What’s one thing about your sport you think people don’t understand?

Timm: People do not understand the

scoring at all I feel like. People are very confused. Even my parents are still confused, and they’ve been watching me since I was 3 years old. It’s just a really confusing thing, people don’t know when points are scored, or how you score points or how games are scored or what a set is.

What is the best piece of coaching advice you’ve ever gotten?

Timm: I would say from my coach

he would always tell me to “Dig deep,” and I think that meant to really fight for it and give it your all and give everything you have inside of you. To just play for it. I think it really motivates me to do my best.

What’s something that people outside your family or team wouldn’t know about you?

Timm: People don’t know that I’m

a huge fan of Michael Jackson, and I know, like, every single song. Some of my teammates know that now, but they were really shocked when I told them.

What’s your favorite Michael Jackson song?

Timm: Oh I don’t know, I think

they’re all my favorites, so I don’t think I could pick one.

What is your favorite movie or show?

Timm: My favorite movie is “Forrest

Gump,” and my favorite show would be “Orange is the New Black.”

What’s your favorite subject in school?

Timm: I would say Spanish, because

I’m pretty good at it, and I think it’s fun.

What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done?

Timm: Probably when I went on a

mission trip in Costa Rica and we had to take a van ride up a mountain and we almost fell off like 10 times. That’s probably the scariest thing I’ve ever experienced or done.

Which one of your teammates made you laugh the most?

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NORTHWEST HERALD GIRLS TENNIS ALL-AREA TEAM SECOND TEAM ANNIE TIMM Prairie Ridge, sr.

Timm, the Northwest Herald Player of the Year, won the FVC No. 1 singles title, helping Prairie Ridge share the conference tournament championship. She advanced to the state tournament for the third time with a third-place finish at her sectional. Timm lost her opening match at state, but won two more before bowing out in the third consolation round.

Doubles

KATIE TOOMIRE (LEFT) AND KYLIE SKEPNEK Jacobs, sr./jr.

The Golden Eagles’ top doubles team won the FVC No. 1 doubles title and qualified for state in its first year playing together. At the state tournament (Toomire’s second trip, Skepnek’s first), they went 1-2. They also helped lead the Golden Eagles to an undefeated conference regular season and a share of the conference tournament title.

CATE YUK (LEFT) AND CAROLINE YUK Marian Central, sr./sr.

The sisters were the area’s only returning state qualifying pairing.

They took third in No. 1 doubles at the East Suburban Catholic Conference Tournament and won their sectional to qualify for state again. They were the only local players to win two matches on the first day and ended up winning four matches, advancing to the sixth consolation round.

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little, and I think that’s why I succeeded. I always put the ball back in play, no matter what. I always try to get to every shot.

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What are your weaknesses or areas that you still want to improve?

Timm: I would say getting down on

Timm: I would have to say Kaitlyn

Thiel on No. 1 doubles. She was hilarious. She always did really funny stuff, like during practice we’d play music and she’d always dance really funny to it or sing along.

myself. I get really frustrated with myself, and sometimes that causes me to lose focus.

Do you have any superstitions?

Timm: I always make sure I wear

What was the most memorable part of this season for you?

Timm: Going down to Edwardsville with my whole team – that was like a five-hour ride down south – and just bonding with everyone in the van and having a fun time. It was really fun.

We just had Thanksgiving. What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?

Timm: Probably the stuffing, I don’t

know why. I don’t like turkey at all, so stuffing is No. 1, and turkey is my least favorite. I think it’s disgusting.

Do you have a favorite meal for before or after matches?

Timm: My favorite after-match

meal would be going to Portillo’s, and usually I get a chesseburger and fries, even though that’s horrible. I just love it, and we always go there after as team

KAITLYN COX (LEFT) AND KAITLYN THIEL Prairie Ridge, sr./so.

The Wolves’ top duo was one of the area’s best all season and took second in No. 1 doubles at the FVC Tournament, losing to Jacobs’ top pairing but still helping the Wolves tie for the tournament championship.

the same black socks every match. Not the same pair, but the same kind of socks every match and if I don’t it just psyches me out.

Are you picky about any other parts of your uniform or equipment?

Prairie Ridge’s Annie Timm pumps celeTimm: I have to use the same racket brates winning the Fox Valley Conference that I’ve been using in practice that Tournament No. 1 singles championship week. I can’t switch rackets unless Oct. 8 at Hampshire High School. Timm I practice with it for at least a day. defeated Jacobs’ Haley Steinkamp, 6-3, 6-3. That’s why I hate breaking strings in Shaw Media file photo

bonding, so that’s why.

What do you think is the strongest part of your game?

Timm: I think my strength as a

player is being very, very consistent.

I always have been ever since I was

the middle of a match, because then I have to use my other racket that I’m not used to.

If you weren’t a tennis player, which sport do you wish you could be good at?

Timm: Volleyball because I love

playing it in gym class, and the serve

Bethany Marshall, Cary-Grove, so.

Lulu Nicks, Woodstock North, sr.

Hannah Rakofsky, Crystal Lake South, sr.

Doubles Abbey Roesser/Becca Fishman, Huntley, sr./sr.

Marie Beyer/Nikole Gilman, Jacobs, sr./jr.

Shannon Fetzner/Brenda Ordonez, Woodstock, sr./sr.

Aly Cullota/Faith Vela, Woodstock North, fr./jr.

HONORABLE MENTION Katie Klawitter/Sanjana Rao, Cary-Grove, sr./sr.

Jane Johnsey, Crystal Lake Central, sr.

Kendall Johnson/Lauren Peters, DundeeCrown, sr./sr.

Alex Landman, Huntley, jr.

Francesca Mannarino, Huntley, jr.

Samantha Wyslak/Kayley Roche, Huntley, sr./jr.

Amber Seong, Jacobs, jr.

Lindsay Cunningham, Jacobs, fr.

Paige King, Johnsburg, sr.

Abbie Cittadino, Johnsburg, so.

Kelly Mink, Marian Central, sr.

Annie Qiu, Prairie Ridge, sr.

Macy Biggam/Corina Johnson, Prairie Ridge, fr./sr.

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is very similar, I feel like. It’s like serving in tennis but, like, just with your hands.

Who is your favorite athlete in your sport to watch?

Timm: I enjoy watching Roger Feder-

er play. I also enjoy watching one of the old (Prairie Ridge) boys tennis players, Hayden Dzurisin. I like watching him play because he was really good, and he plays a lot like me, so it was really fun because it’s kind of like the male version of me.

What was the hardest match you played this year?

Timm: Probably the conference

match against Haley (Steinkamp of Jacobs). She was really on her game that day, and it kind of took me off guard because she was playing really well, and so that was probably my hardest match.

You were so emotional after that match. What was going through your mind after winning the conference title?

Timm: I feel like everything just kind

of came together, like all my hard work finally paid off, and it was just a relieving moment, to finally have all the stress and practice just finally pay off.

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JULIA KOPFMAN (LEFT) AND CLAIRE ATKINSON Crystal Lake South, jr./jr.

South’s No. 1 doubles pairing made its first trip to state and ended up as one of two local teams to advance to the second day, going 2-2 and advancing to the third consolation round. The duo took third at the Class 2A Cary-Grove Sectional, helping the Gators win the title. They finished third at No. 1 doubles in the FVC Tournament.

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SKYLAR OLSEN Crystal Lake South, so.

Olsen was the Gators’ No. 1 singles player and took third at the Fox Valley Conference Tournament before teaming up with teammate Hannah Rakofsky to make state as a doubles team. At the state tournament, Olsen and her partner won their first match before losing the next two.

FIRST TEAM Singles HALEY STEINKAMP Jacobs, jr.

Steinkamp took over as the Golden Eagles’ No. 1 singles player after winning two consecutive conference titles at No. 2 singles. She helped lead Jacobs to an undefeated conference regular season and then was runner-up at the FVC Tournament as the Golden Eagles tied for the title. Steinkamp took fourth at her sectional, qualifying for state for the first time, where she went 1-2.

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Dundee-Crown, Woodstock fill head coaching vacancies

By JOE STEVENSON

joestevenson@shawmedia.com Dundee-Crown and Woodstock have filled their head baseball coaching positions.

D-C athletic director Steve Gertz announced Monday that Matt Mueller, an assistant in Burlington Central’s program the past six years, will be the Chargers’ new coach.

Matt Mueller Woodstock has promoted Matt Prill, its sophomore coach for the past five seasons, to the varsity head coaching job.

Mueller came to D-C this year as a social studies teacher and had planned on being on coach Jon Anderson’s staff in some capacity. When Anderson’s teaching responsibilities shifted, and he felt he would not have enough time with the team, he resigned. Anderson’s teams were 61-67 in four years with one Class 4A regional championship.

“It’s nice going back to Dundee-

Crown, where I student taught in 2007 before going to Burlington,” Mueller said. “Coach (Fred) Bencriscutto had so many good teams, and Coach Anderson has the program competitive.”

Gertz was AD at Burlington for two years while Mueller was on baseball coach Kyle Nelson’s staff.

“Matt is an excellent addition to our baseball program,” Gertz said. “He has Matt Prill some great ideas and a strong vision for a successful, character-driven and student-centered baseball program.”

Mueller and his wife, Jessica, have three children: Melissa (5), Maggie (3) and Luke (1). He played baseball at Northridge Prep in Niles and attended Marquette University.

“I was lucky at Burlington. Kyle’s the best coach I’ve worked with,” Mueller said. “He let me be a part of the process there. It was nice to learn and see what he does. I have to figure out what

works at the top (as head coach). I’m excited for the challenge. I’m going to the Fox Valley (Conference), one of the best in the state, I’m excited about that, too.”

Prill graduated from Hampshire in 2003 and attended Northern Illinois University. He taught and coached at Burlington for three years before moving to Woodstock. He was varsity assistant for one season before becoming head sophomore coach.

Former coach John Oliveira stepped down after nine seasons as head coach.

The Blue Streaks were 97-178 in those years and won a Class 3A regional title in 2015.

“I couldn’t be more excited,” Prill said. “Baseball is one of my passions. I want to build off that passion and drive this program in the right direction.

We have a lot of enthusiasm from the student-athletes, so we can use that as fuel and get better with what has been a strong program.”

Prill and his wife, Rachel, have a daughter, Brianna, who is 21/2 months old.

PREP ROUNDUP

Luther North boys, girls top Faith Lutheran NORTHWEST HERALD At Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake, Luther North’s boys basketball team came out and applied its full-court pressure effectively in the first half Monday.

Luther North topped Faith Lutheran, 78-42, in the Saints’ home opener, the second game of a boys-girls basketball doubleheader.

Jorden Warrener led Faith Lutheran with 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Josh Rolnicki contributed 13 points and eight rebounds. Chris Chapel had nine points.

Faith Lutheran, with only one senior, dropped to 0-7 on the season.

Earlier Monday, Faith Lutheran’s girls basketball team struggled to score in a 70-17 loss to Luther North.

The Saints (0-3) do not have a senior on the roster and feature only three juniors.

Sophomore Gabby German led Faith with 11 points, including three 3-pointers. Jessica Braun, Alyssa Pederesen and Taralynn Whitt added a bucket apiece.

Inside Boys Basketball ATHLETE OF THE WEEK JACK ORNDAHL Dundee-Crown, jr., G Orndahl scored a game-high 22 points and hit four 3-pointers as the Chargers held off Hampshire, 57-49, Friday in their Fox Valley Conference opener.

Orndahl hit all six of his free-throw attempts in the fourth quarter to help D-C avenge an overtime loss to the Whip-Purs six days earlier.

The 6-foot junior tossed in a team-high 14 points, again with four 3s, on Saturday, but a lead slipped away in the fourth quarter, and the Chargers lost to Highland Park, 41-33.

NORTHWEST HERALD POWER RANKINGS 1. Jacobs (5-0): The Golden Eagles played only once last week, beating Huntley, 70-32.

With shooters such as Cooper Schwartz, who made six 3s in that game, complementing 6-9 center Cameron Krutwig, Jacobs will be hard to stop.

2. McHenry (2-3): The Warriors are back to full strength with 6-5 forward Matthew Mohr returning from a shoulder injury. They beat Crystal Lake South, 56-44, in their FVC opener Saturday. Between Matthew and Maki Mohr,

long 2015-16 season at 3-22, but the Chargers have higher hopes this season with a 2-4 start.

Third-year starter Orndahl is their best scorer, but 6-7 Gabe Bergeron and Tariq Burns have helped D-C inside.

“It feels like it’s slowly falling into place,” Orndahl said. “We still have our struggles, but Proud Sponsor of I like this team’s commitment. We talk a lot in Athlete of the Week the classroom, and our ability to translate that to the floor is like I’ve never seen.”

Gavin Markgraff and Colton Klein, there are Burns and Jermani Dal Santo transferred to several scoring options.

3. Prairie Ridge (3-3): The Wolves got their D-C this season, while Bergeron, a junior, got playing time as a sophomore and gives the football players back last week and went 2-0 for the week. Guards Trevor Potter and James Chargers a shot-blocking presence.

“The obvious thing is [Bergeron] has a lot of Queen stepped into the starting lineup and length,” Chargers coach Lance Huber said. “He made a difference in victories over Rockford usually causes a lot of problems in there. He Lutheran and Cary-Grove. can step out and make the 3. Sometimes we’d 4. Richmond-Burton (2-3): The Rockets defeated Rockford Christian last week behind a like him to be more aggressive. I’m glad to see 24-point game from point guard Blaine Bayer. him go to the basket. He just needs to take the With Bayer, Jake Kaufman and Joey St. Pierre, initiative a little more.”

In Friday’s 57-49 win over Hampshire, R-B should be a force in the Kishwaukee River Bergeron hit a 3 to start the second quarter Conference. and had a dunk and a three-point play to finish 5. Crystal Lake South (3-3): The Gators beat Carmel last week, then fell to McHenry in it. In between, he was called for a charging foul, but Huber did not mind because it was their FVC opener. Tyler Haskin has been good inside, while several other players have spread the aggressiveness he wanted to see.

“It’s important coming off the bench and around the scoring. crashing the boards,” Bergeron said. “My guys sometimes need a pickup. I need to come in, NOTEWORTHY Chargers looking up: Dundee-Crown had a get as many rebounds as I can and get the ball

moving.”

Bergeron had another dunk in the third quarter, jamming a tip-in after a missed shot.

Big-man praise: Jacobs center Cameron Krutwig has the kind of all-around game that coaches, fans and players appreciate with his ability to score, defend, rebound and pass.

Huntley coach Will Benson pointed out another reason to like Krutwig’s game.

“Cam’s a great player. That’s what I respect about him,” Benson said. “You don’t see big guys play that hard all the time. I know that sounds silly to say, but he plays really, really hard, and he’s a really smart basketball player.”

WHAT TO WATCH Richmond-Burton at Woodstock 7 p.m. Thursday The teams square off in their KRC opener. R-B could be the team to beat in the new league.

McHenry at Prairie Ridge 3:30 p.m. Saturday These two teams look like the top challengers to Jacobs in the FVC this season. Prairie Ridge won the last two FVC Fox Division titles before the conference dropped divisions this school year, and McHenry was second in the FVC Valley last season.

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• Tuesday, December 6, 2016

CRYSTAL LAKE – A student jumped up from the stands Monday night and grabbed the red, white and black flag with the word “Saints” and ran back and forth along the sideline, waving the flag high above.

Cheers erupted at Immanuel Lutheran School, where the Faith Lutheran Saints were taking on the Luther North Wildcats in a girls and boys basketball doubleheader.

The scores did not end in Faith Lutheran’s favor. The girls lost, 70-17, and the boys fell, 78-42. But both teams are young – the boys have one senior on the roster, the girls have none – and still growing, much like their school.

Faith Lutheran opened its doors in 2004 with a grand total of eight students.

The school – now with more than 100 students for the first time – is fresh off its first regional title in any sport this fall, courtesy of the girls volleyball team.

When athletic director Walter Paiz took over four years ago, Faith Lutheran’s enrollment was in the low 60s.

“I don’t think it matters how many kids you have,” Paiz said. “I think it matters how much the coaches do and how much passion they put into the game.”

Faith Lutheran offers 15 sports, including co-ops with Alden-Hebron in football, baseball and softball. The bass fishing team brought home the school’s first hardware in 2015, a sectional title (there is no bass fishing regional), and qualified for state in 2015 and 2016.

The boys basketball team, although 0-7 to start this season, is coming off its best season in school history. The Saints finished the 2015-16 season 15-11 and won a regional game. They lost six seniors off that team and feature a number of young players this year.

Coach Cory Wilks took over the Saints boys basketball team three years ago. He was an AAU coach in the area when he was offered the job. “(I liked the) small school, small setting,” he said. “I was excited about the opportunity. It’s been rough at times, especially coming off a season like last year. We knew the dynamic would be different. We take it in stride, teach these kids game to game, practice to practice.”

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As enrollment continues to rise, Faith Lutheran’s sports programs aim high

Faith Lutheran’s Ariana Sauder drives the baseline against Luther North on Monday at Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake. Luther North won, 70-17.

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Faith Lutheran’s Jorden Warrener drives past a Luther North defender Monday at Immanuel Lutheran School in Crystal Lake. Luther North won, 78-42.

Wilks thinks the volleyball team’s run to a sectional final this fall helped Faith Lutheran athletics gains some legitimacy among other small schools.

“I was excited,” Wilks said. “I kept up with the volleyball program. My No. 1 motivation was bringing respect to the school. I know for a fact that it hasn’t been respected in the past. To see that volleyball run has been great. It adds to what we’re trying to do. I myself am trying to build a legit basketball program, bring some respect to the school.”

For Paiz, when the volleyball team, coached by Ramon Borrero, really opened his eyes was when it beat

Fenton – a school of 1,400 students – at a tournament in September.

“The (Fenton) coach was telling me, ‘Hey, it’s incredible that you can have 100 kids and do what you do in volleyball,’ ” Paiz said. “It was great because the same girls that were here three years ago are the same girls that won regional. They’ve been playing for the last four years. Out of the four seniors, three started from Day 1 (as freshmen).”

Monday’s basketball doubleheader marked the first home games for the Saints this season. With the recent success the school’s athletic programs have had, Paiz hopes to keep building.

When Paiz became athletic director four years ago, he said he would try it for six months. He’s still there, and he hopes to keep adding sports in the future. Last year, the Saints added girls and boys bowling. Enrollment typically goes up 10 to 12 kids a year. Paiz plans to continue adding one sport a year.

Next on his list is tennis.

“I think we’ve done a pretty good job,” Paiz said. “Not only to develop (teams), but to stay competitive.”

• Sean Hammond is a Northwest Herald sports writer. Write to him at shammond@shawmedia.com.

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8 MLB WINTER MEETINGS: WHITE SOX

GM knows what he wants to rebuild

Hahn: ‘We know what we want to do’

By DARYL VAN SCHOUWEN dvanschouwen@suntimes.com

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Without specifically using the “R” word on the first day of baseball’s Winter Meetings, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made it quite clear Monday the Sox are in rebuilding mode and that ace Chris Sale tops the long list of players on the trading block.

“We know what we want to do,” Hahn said. “We have known all along what we wanted to accomplish.”

That means, after four straight years of losing and being “mired in mediocrity,” as Hahn put it this summer, Sox fans should prepare to get bogged down in a notch or more below mediocre for a couple of years while the young players Hahn hopes to acquire turn a corner and put the franchise on better footing.

“If you have a plan,” said Hahn, speaking openly about Sale while discussing what the Sox want to accomplish this offseason, “and you articulate it clearly [to fans] … . Certainly

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White Sox general manager Rick Hahn made it quite clear Monday the Sox are in rebuilding mode and that ace Chris Sale tops the long list of players on the trading block. in our city it’s easy for them to see the fruits of those hardships on the other side of town. I think people would understand that.”

For those living under a rock, the Cubs underwent a painful rebuild that produced a World Series champion-

ship, the first in town since the Sox won it all in 2005. The Sox, however, have made the postseason only once since then.

And so the time is now for a new plan.

To get it off the ground in a big way, Hahn knows he can use a potential mother lode in Sale for a return of prospects or young major league ready players. If fellow GMs here are testing him to see if he will back off a steep price that is set, he said they are wasting their time. The Sox know what they want and won’t cave “in the heat of the negotiation or an environment like this where there is a bit of a fever pitch to make moves.”

“Otherwise, you are compromising too much in terms of the value,” he said.

Other GMs here are predicting Sale won’t be moved this week because of that. Hahn wouldn’t be surprised, either.

“It’s conceivable,” he said. “We’ve had a lot of really productive conversations, both leading up to getting here last night as well as since we’ve been here. It could come quick on certain fronts, or it may well be a thing that takes us through the holidays.”

The Sox are encouraged about the quality of players who have been discussed. On the other hand, Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, 80, has seen enough young phenoms come and go over the years to know the risks as well.

“That’s why when you’re trading a player of stature, you’ve got to get multiple can’t-miss prospects back,” Reinsdorf said in an interview with CSN Chicago’s Chuck Garfien. “That’s why it makes it tough to trade a player of great stature.”

Sale likely won’t be the only one, and he doesn’t have to be the first to go for others to fall in line, Hahn said.

Left-hander Jose Quintana also is a possibility, and if he and Sale are, that means everyone is. In explaining why second baseman Brett Lawrie was resigned over the weekend, Hahn pointed to Lawrie’s flexibility to play third base – which might suggest Todd Frazier, who becomes a free agent after next season, will be playing for another team.

“We are pretty confident about what we want to try to accomplish and how that’s going to unfold,” Hahn said.

Note: Quintana will pitch for Colombia in the World Baseball Classic in the spring.

MLB WINTER MEETINGS: CUBS

Wide net cast for pitching, but don’t expect to land big one

By GORDON WITTENMYER gwittenmyer@suntimes.com

NATIONAL HARBER, Md. – The Cubs publicly cop to exactly two things when it comes to their efforts to upgrade their pitching staff – particularly their bullpen – during this week’s winter meetings.

First: “It’s safe to say we’re kicking the tires on any pitching that’s available,” general manager Jed Hoyer said as the meetings opened in the Washington, D.C., area Monday.

And: “I don’t think we’re the Chicago team that’s going to be making headlines,” he said.

That leaves a lot of ground in the middle. And that’s exactly where the team is expected to fix its gaze on the market going forward this winter, barring Dodgers free-agent closer Kenley Jansen suddenly deciding he wants to pitch in Chicago for less money and fewer years than the Yankees, Marlins or his own Dodgers offer.

A source familiar with the team’s efforts said the Cubs are putting much of their efforts into “about 10 guys” on

the winter pitching market who offer reliable track records but at far less the commitments of the high-profile Jansens and Aroldis Chapmans of the free-agent world.

Those include right-hander Brad Ziegler (1.85 and 2.25 ERAs the past two seasons) and left-hander Jerry Blevins (2.79 for the Mets in ’16), both of whom would command significantly shorter commitments.

Jed Hoyer Hoyer reiterated Monday what he and team president Theo Epstein had said after last winter and heading into this offseason: that the club did most of its 2017 spending before the 2016 season, when it targeted a two-year window with one winter.

“Listen, I think we’ve set expectations appropriately,” Hoyer said. “This offseason I don’t expect that same level of activity.”

Look for the Cubs to seek starting pitching depth through trades in which they seek controllable young players who can open the season at Tri-

ple-A if necessary as the Cubs give lefty Mike Montgomery a bona fide shot at starting.

And look for multiple bullpen additions (to go with the just-signed lefty Brian Duensing) without necessarily a focus on acquiring a nominal closer.

“I definitely think we’ll bolster our bullpen,” said Hoyer, who suggested the club has in-house closer candidates (Hector Rondon, Carl Edwards Jr.).

“Whether we do that by adding a number of good relievers or whether we do it by adding a guy who’s a known closer, I’m not sure.”

On Monday, a known closer (Mark Melancon) cost the Giants a four-year, $62 million commitment. And Chapman is said to seek a six-year deal and more than $100 million.

“The postseason was reliever-centric,” Hoyer said. “Bullpens have always been really valuable, but with the way they were used and talked about, really not only this postseason but the last two or three, people are definitely putting a lot of financial importance on having a good bullpen.”

The Cubs?

“I think we see the value of it,” Hoyer said, citing the Cubs’ trade of their top prospect (Gleyber Torres) for Chapman in July. “By making that move, I think we showed that we sort of agree with that to a certain extent.”

Cub chatter: The Cubs have decided against sending Kyle Schwarber to winter ball as a way to catch up on at-bats missed during a season spent rehabbing from reconstructive knee surgery. “I think he’s proved he can hit major league pitching,” Hoyer said, referring to Schwarber’s dramatic return from the disabled list as a World Series designated hitter (7 for 17, three walks). “He’s just going to continue the rehab and be full-go when we start spring training.” … The Cubs aren’t spending any of their focus on hitters for the big league roster, but Hoyer said finding a capable catcher with some experience as depth at Triple-A is on the winter to-do list. … Speaking of catchers, Hoyer downplayed Miguel Montero’s displeasure with his playing time this year and likes the fit of young Willson Contreras (as the starter) with the veteran Montero as a 2017 tandem.

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SPORTS BRIEFS Westbrook’s run of triple-doubles now at 6 straight games

ATLANTA – Russell Westbrook extended his streak of triple-doubles to six games, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 102-99 victory over the skidding Atlanta Hawks on Monday night.

Westbrook scored 32 points, grabbed 13 rebounds and doled out 12 assists, giving him the NBA’s longest streak of triple-doubles since Michael Jordan had seven in a row in 1989.

Thompson scores 60 for Warriors – in 3 quarters – in rout of Pacers

OAKLAND, Calif. – Klay Thompson had an NBA season-high and career-best 60 points for the highest-scoring performance by a Golden State player in more than 42 years, and the Warriors whipped the Indiana Pacers, 142-106, Monday night. He had 60 through three quarters and called it a night, sitting down with 1:22 left in the quarter.

– Wire reports

BETTING ODDS NHL

NBA

Tuesday LINE O/U 5½ (198) 3 (196½) 1 (204½) 8½ (196½) 4 (207½) 7 (204)

FAVORITE at DETROIT at WASHINGTON at MIAMI at MEMPHIS San Antonio at UTAH

UNDERDOG Bulls Orlando New York Philadelphia at MINNESOTA Phoenix

COLLEGE BASKETBALL FAVORITE St. Bonaventure at FLORIDA ST at VILLANOVA at MICHIGAN ST at CENT. MICHIGAN at BALL ST at HARVARD at RHODE ISLAND at VIRGINIA at WAKE FOREST at OHIO STATE at PROVIDENCE at MARQUETTE at EVANSVILLE at ARKANSAS at MISSOURI at WICHITA ST at MICHIGAN at ARIZONA Princeton Seton Hall Purdue Duke

Tuesday LINE 3½ 28½ 16 17 5 9 4½ 10 21½ 14 OFF 15 17 5½ 5½ 9½ 27 10 OFF OFF 10 10 7

UNDERDOG at HOFSTRA Southern Miss La Salle Youngstown St Green Bay Bradley Northeastern Old Dominion East Carolina Charlotte FAU Brown Fresno St Bowling Green Houston Miami (Ohio) Saint Louis Texas UC Irvine California Hawaii Arizona St Florida

FAVORITE at BLACKHAWKS Edmonton at PHILADELPHIA NY Rangers at NEW JERSEY at ST. LOUIS at NASHVILLE at WINNIPEG at DALLAS

Tuesday LINE UNDERDOG OFF Arizona -135 at BUFFALO OFF Florida -130 at NY ISLANDERS -170 Vancouver -125 Montreal -205 Colorado -137 Detroit -140 Calgary

LINE OFF +125 OFF +120 +158 +115 +185 +127 +130

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Saturday OPEN TODAY O/U 11½ 6½ (49)

FAVORITE Navy

UNDERDOG Army

NFL

FAVORITE at KANSAS CITY at DETROIT at TENNESSEE at CAROLINA at INDIANAPOLIS Cincinnati Pittsburgh at MIAMI Minnesota at TAMPA BAY at PHILADELPHIA NY Jets Seattle Atlanta Dallas at NEW ENGLAND

Thursday OPEN TODAY 4 3 Sunday 7 8 +1 1½ 2½ 1 4 4½ 4½ 5½ 2 1 2½ 1 3 3½ 1 2½ PK PK PK 1 2½ 3 4½ 6 2½ 3 Monday 9½ 7

O/U (47)

UNDERDOG Oakland

(43½) Bears (43½) Denver (48) San Diego (OFF) Houston (44) CLEVELAND (47) at BUFFALO (43) Arizona (39½) at JACKSONVILLE (51½) New Orleans (47) Washington (OFF) at SAN FRANCISCO (46) at GREEN BAY (45) at LOS ANGELES (47½) at NY GIANTS (45)

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Baltimore

North W L T Pct PF Detroit 8 4 0 .667 275 Green Bay 6 6 0 .500 295 Minnesota 6 6 0 .500 233 Bears 3 9 0 .250 204 East W L T Pct PF x-Dallas 11 1 0 .917 333 N.Y. Giants 8 4 0 .667 245 Washington 6 5 1 .542 303 Philadelphia 5 7 0 .417 268 South W L T Pct PF Atlanta 7 5 0 .583 386 Tampa Bay 7 5 0 .583 277 New Orleans 5 7 0 .417 347 Carolina 4 8 0 .333 283 West W L T Pct PF Seattle 8 3 1 .708 264 Arizona 5 6 1 .458 276 Los Angeles 4 8 0 .333 180 San Francisco 1 11 0 .083 234 x-clinched playoff spot

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

PA 251 302 209 270 PA 228 237 295 245 PA 331 285 335 321 PA 194 251 262 370

WEEK 13 Thursday’s Result Dallas 17, Minnesota 15 Sunday’s Games Bears 26, San Francisco 6 New England 26, Los Angeles 10 Kansas City 29, Atlanta 28 Cincinnati 32, Philadelphia 14 Denver 20, Jacksonville 10 Detroit 28, New Orleans 13 Green Bay 21, Houston 13 Oakland 38, Buffalo 24 Tampa Bay 28, San Diego 21 Pittsburgh 24, N.Y. Giants 14 Arizona 31, Washington 23 Seattle 40, Carolina 7 Monday’s Result Indianapolis 41, N.Y. Jets 10 Off: Tennessee, Cleveland

East W L T New England 10 2 0 Miami 7 5 0 Buffalo 6 6 0 N.Y. Jets 3 9 0 North W L T Baltimore 7 5 0 Pittsburgh 7 5 0 Cincinnati 4 7 1 Cleveland 0 12 0 South W L T Houston 6 6 0 Indianapolis 6 6 0 Tennessee 6 6 0 Jacksonville 2 10 0 West W L T Oakland 10 2 0 Kansas City 9 3 0 Denver 8 4 0 San Diego 5 7 0

Pct .833 .583 .500 .250

PF 319 255 305 206

PA 207 278 274 307

Pct .583 .583 .375 .000

PF 256 290 245 197

PA 207 236 259 352

Pct .500 .500 .500 .167

PF 207 311 308 224

PA 257 311 296 313

Pct .833 .750 .667 .417

PF 345 281 286 334

PA 299 242 229 319

WEEK 14 Thursday’s Game Oakland at Kansas City, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Bears at Detroit, noon Denver at Tennessee, noon Cincinnati at Cleveland, noon Minnesota at Jacksonville, noon Arizona at Miami, noon Houston at Indianapolis, noon Washington at Philadelphia, noon Pittsburgh at Buffalo, noon San Diego at Carolina, noon N.Y. Jets at San Francisco, 3:05 p.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Seattle at Green Bay, 3:25 p.m.

Atlanta at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Dallas at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Baltimore at New England, 7:30 p.m.

NHL

NBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 27 16 8 3 35 St. Louis 25 14 7 4 32 Minnesota 24 12 8 4 28 Winnipeg 28 13 13 2 28 Nashville 24 11 9 4 26 Dallas 26 10 10 6 26 Colorado 23 9 13 1 19 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts San Jose 25 15 9 1 31 Edmonton 27 14 10 3 31 Anaheim 26 12 9 5 29 Los Angeles 25 13 10 2 28 Calgary 28 13 13 2 28 Vancouver 25 11 12 2 24 Arizona 24 8 12 4 20

GF GA 74 68 69 70 66 51 74 81 71 66 66 85 49 69 GF GA 60 51 80 70 67 67 66 66 71 82 58 75 57 76

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 25 17 6 2 36 74 56 Ottawa 26 15 9 2 32 64 67 Boston 26 15 10 1 31 63 58 Tampa Bay 27 14 11 2 30 77 72 Detroit 26 12 11 3 27 65 69 Florida 26 12 11 3 27 63 67 Toronto 24 10 9 5 25 72 77 Buffalo 25 9 10 6 24 51 65 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA N.Y. Rangers 26 17 8 1 35 95 65 Pittsburgh 26 16 7 3 35 88 80 Columbus 24 15 5 4 34 77 53 Washington 24 14 7 3 31 61 55 Philadelphia 27 14 10 3 31 87 85 New Jersey 24 11 7 6 28 63 66 Carolina 25 10 10 5 25 58 65 N.Y. Islanders 24 9 10 5 23 62 71 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Monday’s Results Washington 3, Buffalo 2 (OT) Boston 4, Florida 3 (OT) Columbus 4, Arizona 1 Pittsburgh 8, Ottawa 5 Tuesday’s Games Arizona at Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.

Vancouver at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

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

Florida at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Colorado at Nashville, 7 p.m.

Montreal at St. Louis, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Minnesota at Toronto, 6:30 p.m.

Boston at Washington, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at San Jose, 9:30 p.m.

Carolina at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday’s Games St. Louis at N.Y. Islanders, 6 p.m.

Colorado at Boston, 6 p.m.

Edmonton at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Florida, 6:30 p.m.

Vancouver at Tampa Bay, 6:30 p.m.

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

N.Y. Rangers at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

Nashville at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Calgary at Arizona, 8 p.m.

Carolina at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 14 5 .737 Bulls 11 9 .550 Milwaukee 10 9 .526 Detroit 11 11 .500 Indiana 10 11 .476 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 14 7 .667 Boston 12 9 .571 New York 11 9 .550 Brooklyn 5 15 .250 Philadelphia 4 17 .190 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 12 9 .571 Atlanta 10 12 .455 Orlando 9 12 .429 Washington 7 12 .368 Miami 7 13 .350

GB — 3½ 4 4½ 5 GB — 2 2½ 8½ 10 GB — 2½ 3 4 4½

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 17 4 .810 Houston 14 7 .667 Memphis 14 8 .636 New Orleans 7 15 .318 Dallas 4 16 .200 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 14 8 .636 Utah 13 9 .591 Portland 12 10 .545 Denver 8 13 .381 Minnesota 6 14 .300 Pacific Division W L Pct Golden State 18 3 .857 L.A. Clippers 16 6 .727 L.A. Lakers 10 13 .435 Sacramento 7 13 .350 Phoenix 6 14 .300

GB — 3 3½ 10½ 12½ GB — 1 2 5½ 7 GB — 2½ 9 10½ 11½

Monday’s Results Portland 112, Bulls 110 Denver 106, Philadelphia 98 Cleveland 116, Toronto 112 Oklahoma City 102, Atlanta 99 Washington 118, Brooklyn 113 Houston 107, Boston 106 Memphis 110, New Orleans 108 (2OT) San Antonio 97, Milwaukee 96 Charlotte 109, Dallas 101 Golden State 142, Indiana 106 Utah 107, L.A. Lakers 101 Tuesday’s Games Bulls at Detroit, 6:30 p.m.

Orlando at Washington, 6 p.m.

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

Philadelphia at Memphis, 7 p.m.

San Antonio at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Phoenix at Utah, 8 p.m.

Wednesday’s Games Boston at Orlando, 6 p.m.

Detroit at Charlotte, 6 p.m.

Denver at Brooklyn, 6:30 p.m.

Miami at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Cleveland at New York, 7 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Houston, 7 p.m.

Portland at Milwaukee, 7 p.m.

Sacramento at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

Indiana at Phoenix, 8 p.m.

Golden State at L.A. Clippers, 9:30

TUESDAY Boys basketball: North Boone at Harvard, Marengo at Rockford Christian, Badger at Woodstock, 7 p.m., Aurora Christian at Alden-Hebron, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball: Aurora Christian at Alden-Hebron, 6 p.m., Harvard at Woodstock North, Johnsburg at Richmond-Burton, Prairie Ridge at Dundee-Crown, Crystal Lake South at Jacobs, McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, Cary-Grove at Huntley, 7 p.m.

Boys swimming: Woodstock co-op at Elgin, 5 p.m.

Boys bowling: Marengo at McHenry, 4:30 p.m.

Girls bowling: Johnsburg at Grayslake Central, 4 p.m., Marengo at McHenry, 4:30 p.m.

NCAA BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Monday’s Result No. 25 Iowa St. 91, Nebraska-Omaha 47 Tuesday’s Games No. 1 Villanova vs. La Salle at the Palestra, 6 p.m.

No. 3 Kansas vs. UMKC, 7 p.m.

No. 5 Duke vs. No. 21 Florida at Madison Square Garden, 8:30 p.m.

No. 14 Virginia vs. East Carolina, 6 p.m.

No. 18 Purdue vs. Arizona St. at Madison Square Garden, 6 p.m.

No. 20 Arizona vs. UC Irvine, 9 p.m.

No. 23 Notre Dame vs. Fort Wayne, 8 p.m.

NCAA FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE

(Through Dec. 26) SATURDAY, DEC. 17 Celebration Bowl At Atlanta NC Central (9-2) vs. Grambling St. (111), 11 a.m. (ABC) New Mexico Bowl Albuquerque UTSA (6-6) vs. New Mexico (8-4), 1 p.m.

(ESPN) Las Vegas Bowl San Diego St. (10-3) vs. Houston (9-3), 2:30 p.m. (ABC) Camellia Bowl Montgomery, Ala. Toledo (9-3) vs. Appalachian St. (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Cure Bowl Orlando, Fla. UCF (6-6) vs. Arkansas St. (7-5), 4:30 p.m. (CBSSN) New Orleans Bowl Southern Mississippi (6-6) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (6-6), 8 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY, DEC. 19 Miami Beach Bowl Tulsa (9-3) vs. Central Michigan (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN) TUESDAY, DEC. 20 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Memphis (8-4) vs. Western Kentucky (10-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) WEDNESDAY, DEC. 21 Poinsettia Bowl San Diego BYU (8-4) vs. Wyoming (8-5), 8 p.m.

(ESPN) THURSDAY, DEC. 22 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boise Idaho (8-4) vs. Colorado St. (7-5), 6 p.m.

(ESPN) FRIDAY, DEC. 23 Bahamas Bowl Nassau Eastern Michigan (7-5) vs. Old Dominion (9-3), noon (ESPN) Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Navy (9-3) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-5), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Dollar General Bowl Mobile, Ala. Ohio (8-5) vs. Troy (9-3), 7 p.m. (ESPN) SATURDAY, DEC. 24 Hawaii Bowl Honolulu Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Hawaii (6-7), 7 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY, DEC. 26 St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Mississippi St. (5-7) vs. Miami (Ohio) (6-6), 10 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland (6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN2)

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Pro basketball 6:30 p.m.: Bulls at Detroit, CSN 7 p.m.: San Antonio at Minnesota, NBATV Pro hockey 7:30 p.m.: Arizona at Blackhawks, CSN+ Men’s basketball 6 p.m.: Jimmy V Classic, Arizona St. vs. Purdue, ESPN 6 p.m.: Youngstown St. at Michigan St., ESPNU 6 p.m.: Villanova vs. La Salle, ESPN2 6 p.m.: California vs. Princeton, FS1 6 p.m.: Brown at Providence, FS2 6 p.m.: Houston at Arkansas, SEC 6:30 p.m.: Fresno St. at Marquette, CBSSN 7 p.m.: New Jersey Institute of Technology at Minnesota, BTN

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Bulls fall short vs. Blazers without suspended Rondo

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick fumbles as he is sacked by Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) and linebacker Leonard Floyd during the second half Sunday at Soldier Field.

By JOE COWLEY

AP photo

BEARS NOTES

Floyd makes impact in return from scare

By KEVIN FISHBAIN

kfishbain@profootballweekly.com LAKE FOREST – Leonard Floyd admitted he was playing “jittery” at the start of Sunday’s 26-6 win over the 49ers.

It’s hard to blame the Bears’ firstround draft pick, considering the last time he played with contact he was taken off the field on a backboard and loaded into an ambulance.

“I can’t really remember much after the hit,” Floyd said Monday, his first time with reporters since the play. “I just knew that the trainers [were] telling me that I was going to be all right, I was going to be fine, and I was just listening to them the whole time and what they were saying.”

That concussion suffered against the Giants two weeks ago was much more scary looking than physically harmful, as Floyd played 52 out of 58 snaps in his return to the field, notching two sacks, including a safety.

Floyd said as the game went on, he “settled down and started being back to myself.” He brushed off the early struggles, too, coach John Fox noticed.

“What was impressive about Leonard was being able to put maybe a couple of not some of his better plays behind him,” Fox said. “I thought he responded really well in the second half.”

Floyd’s safety in the fourth quarter in his first snow game capped the Bears’ first win since Halloween.

“I didn’t get a rush on him pretty much the whole game. I figured my first rush against him, he was expecting speed. I was leaning hard in my stance, showing like I was gonna get up the field.

Inside move was there,” Floyd said, describing the sack of Blaine Gabbert in

TRAIL BLAZERS 112, BULLS 110

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Bears place Cutler on IR

LAKE FOREST – The Bears placed quarterback Jay Cutler on injured reserve because of a season-ending right shoulder injury.

The Bears announced the move Monday.

Coach John Fox said last week that Cutler would not play again this season.

Because he doesn’t have a high salary-cap figure for 2017, Cutler could be traded or cut in the offseason.

The Bears also signed defensive back Johnthan Banks and waived linebacker Lamin Barrow from injured reserve Monday.

Banks has appeared in 52 games with 37 starts over four seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013-16) and Detroit Lions (2016). He has 132 tackles and seven interceptions in his career.

Barrow has appeared in 32 games for the Denver Broncos (2014) and Bears (2015).

– The Associated Press

the end zone. “It felt good. It felt great. I finally got a safety being in the league.

So I got it off the list. It felt great.”

Praise for Hicks: From his defensive line spot, Akiem Hicks played every snap Sunday and sacked Colin Kaepernick twice, giving him six on the season, which is a career high.

Fox has not been surprised by Hicks’ pass-rush prowess, even from an interior line position.

“He’s fit really well for us as far as his physical stature. But he does have pass rush ability,” Fox said. “He actually was in a 4-3 at one point in New Orleans, he was a defensive end, which I think is beneficial. It shows a little about his athleticism. So he’s got a combination of both. He’s been a good get.”

CHICAGO – This Bulls team has its flaws.

Those have been on full display for all to see over the past week.

“The one thing I like about this group is I feel like we are better suited to handle adversity, bumps in the road that you have in an NBA season,” guard Jimmy Butler said recently, when talking about the make-up of the roster.

Butler’s assessment is about to be tested.

Before Monday night’s 112-110 loss to Portland, the Bulls announced that veteran guard Rajon Rondo was suspended without pay for that game because of “conduct detrimental to the team.”

Although coach Fred Hoiberg said it was an organizational decision, he would not offer details of what led to the suspension, insisting that it was a private matter and in the past.

A Sun-Times source, however, said

PORTLAND (112) Harkless 4-11 2-3 11, Plumlee 4-9 2-2 10, Davis 2-3 1-2 5, Lillard 11-24 5-5 30, McCollum 10-19 0-0 24, Aminu 1-3 1-4 3, Leonard 1-3 0-0 2, Crabbe 7-15 2-2 17, Turner 5-6 0-0 10. Totals 45-93 13-18 112.

CHICAGO (110) Gibson 4-6 0-1 8, Lopez 2-6 3-4 7, Grant 1-7 2-2 5, Butler 8-16 8-8 26, Wade 11-23 11-13 34, Portis 0-0 0-0 0, Mirotic 4-8 7-8 18, Canaan 4-11 2-2 10, Valentine 1-6 0-0 2. Totals 35-83 33-38 110.

Portland Chicago

29 36 32 25

21 30

26 — 112 23 — 110

3-Point Goals–Portland 9-24 (McCollum 4-7, Lillard 3-6, Crabbe 1-4, Harkless 1-4, Turner 0-1, Leonard 0-2), Chicago 7-23 (Mirotic 3-4, Butler 2-4, Wade 1-3, Grant 1-4, Canaan 0-3, Valentine 0-5). Fouled Out–Leonard.

Rebounds–Portland 38 (Harkless 8), Chicago 50 (Lopez 14). Assists–Portland 25 (Lillard 7), Chicago 16 (Butler 5). Total Fouls–Portland 27, Chicago 17. Technicals– Wade. A–21,351 (20,917).

Rondo got into a “heated argument with [assistant coach Jim Boylen], and wouldn’t let it rest.’’

The incident occurred during the ugly loss Saturday in Dallas, but then carried over into the locker room right after the game. Hoiberg did say that there was no physical confrontation to come out of the incident, but still the team thought it was enough of a distraction to sit Rondo for the one game.

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I. A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Johnsburg Community Unit School District #12 for 2016 will be held on December 13, 2016, at 7:00 P.M. at Johnsburg School District 12 District Conference Room, 2222 W. Church Street, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051.

Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Annie Mulvaney, Business Manager, 2222 West Church Street, Johnsburg, Illinois 60051.

II. The corporate and special purpose property taxes extended or abated for 2015 were $18,138,053.

The proposed corporate and special purpose property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $19,951,360. This represents a 10.00% increase over the previous year.

III. The property taxes extended for debt service and public building commission leases for 2015 were $2,916,520.

The estimated property taxes to be levied for debt service and public building commission leases for 2016 are $2,956,800. This represents a 1.38% increase over the previous year.

IV. The total property taxes extended for 2015 were $21,054,573.

The estimated total property taxes to be levied for 2016 are $22,908,160. This represents an 8.8% increase over the previous year.

V. The taxing district has estimated its equalized assessed valuation to secure new growth revenue and must adhere to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL or “tax cap” law). PTELL limits the increase over the prior year in the property tax extension of the taxing district to the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which is 0.70%.

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Scott Darling has been here before.

He played in 11 games late last season when Corey Crawford was out with an upper-body injury. He briefly took over as the starting goalie during the first round of the 2015 postseason, helping the Blackhawks get past the Nashville Predators on their way to an eventual Stanley Cup title.

Now he’s being called on again, and at a time when the Hawks need him.

Darling figures to get the vast majority of the playing time while Crawford recovers from the appendectomy he underwent Saturday in Philadelphia. Despite losing both starts with Crawford out, Darling has come through. On Sunday, he stopped 30 shots and turned away three Winnipeg Jets breakaways, keeping the Hawks in a game they probably didn’t deserve to have a chance to win.

“I thought he played great again (Sunday). He gave us a chance, and you know,

more than a chance to win,” Duncan Keith said. “He stopped breakaways and made big plays all night. We’re lucky to have him as a goalie we can look to when we’ve got a guy like Crow out.”

For Darling, it’s another opportunity to string together starts. He hasn’t done that much with the Hawks and is eager for the chance he likely will get with Crawford out for an expected two to three weeks.

Of course, Darling isn’t thrilled about why he is starting, but still wants to take advantage of the opportunity.

“Obviously, you don’t want it to happen this way, but there’s not too many other ways it could happen, so it’s an exciting opportunity for me,” Darling said. “It’s exciting. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I don’t know how long Corey will be gone or what the game plan is, but I’m just excited to get a few more starts than usual.”

Darling starts only the occasional game, be it the second half of a back-toback or whenever coach Joel Quenneville senses Crawford needs a rest. To thrive in that role takes a certain kind of preparedness, and to become the de facto starter for a couple of weeks after being the backup also takes a different mindset.

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NEW YORK – After putting on a show in Death Valley in October, Clemson’s Deshaun Watson and Louisville’s Lamar Jackson will face off again.

This time in New York with the Heisman Trophy on the line.

The Atlantic Coast Conference quarterbacks who dueled in one of the best games of the college football season were named Heisman finalists Monday, along with Michigan linebacker Jabrill Peppers and Oklahoma teammates Baker Mayfield and Dede Westbrook.

The award will be presented Saturday in Manhattan.

Watson finished third in last year’s voting, won by Alabama running back Derrick Henry. Just like last year, he heads to New York not as the favorite but as the contender coming on strong at the end.

“You just don’t have a lot of two-time Heisman finalists over the history of your program. He is our first, and he’s very deserving,” Clemson coach Dabo

Swinney said in a statement. “I’ve said it before; I believe he is the best player in the nation and has been a great representative of our university.”

Mayfield finished fourth last season, but did not get an invitation to attend the Heisman presentation in New York.

Westbrook and Mayfield are the first teammates to be finalists since Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart from Southern California finished first and third, respectively in 2005.

Peppers is the first defensive player to be a Heisman finalists since Notre Dame linebacker Manti Teo was a distant runner-up to Johnny Manziel in 2012.

Finalists are determined by the margins between vote-getters. The ballots of more than 900 voters, which include former Heisman winners, were due Monday.

Watson entered as the preseason favorite in what looked like a strong field of contenders, but Jackson quickly swept past them all to be front-runner.

He was brilliant for the first two months of the season, and Louisville was looking like a College Football Playoff contender.

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