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Sometimes parents need to be thrown a life preserver Anyone living in a household headed by FROM THE working parents with kids of certain ages EDITOR’S DESK knows that the average NHL player spends more time during a season in the penalty box Kevin Lyons than those parents spend in actual adult free time. This is what you signed up for. There’s no haven’t shot up yet. laugh track, but you saw the sitcoms. You can Wherever we go, hopefully the Wi-Fi is bemoan your station in life or find ways to get spotty to nonexistent, and we MUST NOT bring out of the rut. We choose to do both. laptops. We’re not a “stuff” family. Not into cars Twenty years is a long time for two people or fancy much of anything, so to be together. Fifteen years much of our disposable income of marriage is an accomplishFifteen years of marriage is used for experiences over ment, even in the suburbs. No is an accomplishment, things. We mentally pay and trophy, but 12 years of parentfinancially save for these expehood is something closer to even in the suburbs. riences all year. halfway there. Those things are This year it was Negril, a worth celebrating by abandonnew place for us. Whisked off at ing the offspring and leaving 2 a.m. on a Friday without sleep, on a plane by 5 them with Grandma. We do this at least every five years, a memo- a.m. Red Stripes in hand watching the Caribberium for time we spent together before children, an lap the cliffs before happy hour and all of the stress, all of the deadlines, all of the children’s when we had no idea what stress was or what pleas and schedules were magically gone in an on earth couples even had to argue about. Our instant. smug, newlywed selves deserved a slap. It’s only four nights, but this needed to hapNow, most of our day-to-day conversation is via text and email like CIA operatives, and usu- pen. This must happen. This is life, too. What’s different after 20 years is that it’s not ally it is about who is driving whom where or who forgot to do what and whether that particu- as much about talking anymore. Most of the lar crisis is Department of Children and Family best jokes have been told. We’ve shared every story, but we’re adding a few more. We don’t Services level or just mediocre parenting. At have to say much because we know what we’re work, it’s what is on fire right now and what thinking – mostly sincere appreciation for the is the outcome if three of nine of those flaming break. things are left in smoldering craters. Soon we’ll be back in the real world eating If dishes are done, laundry folded, children drive-thu dinner between gymnastics and racbathed after 14 reminders, we have maybe an hour to watch one episode of the one streaming ing to clean up the CSI-worthy mess the elderly dog created before company arrives, and my show we happen to be watching and a glass wife has 13 emails shouting for the script needof wine if we go full rock star before one falls asleep. This is life, and there are far worse ones, ed in Shanghai NOW, and there’s a shooting in Harvard and I can’t find a photographer. Pulse but we know there’s more out there and we’ve is racing. The stress makes you want to pull off seen it. your skin. Not many soft spots in the calendar. Spring But at some point, one will put a hand on the and summer are taken over by baseball season, other’s shoulder and we’ll remember strolling and basketball most of the winter. It’s difficult to coordinate time off with two distinct employ- down Seven Mile Beach and running into the ers, but we’ve found this magical spot soon after fireman who showed us his lobster trap and asked us if we wanted to pick one for lunch. Thanksgiving. It’s far enough from Christmas Would we like him to grill one on the beach and usually easy to get away from work for a right now? few days. The kids are occupied in school and Damn right we would. after-school routines. The location isn’t that important, but it must • Kevin Lyons is news editor of the Northbe far and – whether we have one or not isn’t west Herald. Reach him at 815-526-4505 or email the point – there must be an option of rum conhim at kelyons@shawmedia.com. Follow him sumption from an actual coconut. Hurricane on Twitter at @KevinLyonsNWH. season just ended, but seasonal hotel prices

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The percent drop the McHenry City Council approved for next year’s property tax levy. See story, page A11.

ON THE COVER Northwood Middle School students Jack Granat (left), 12, and Daniel McCoy, 13, work on their robot Saturday before competing in the regional robotics competition at Northwood Middle School in Woodstock. See story, page A3.

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Local winners will move on to state competition By BRITTANY KEEPERMAN

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obots took over Woodstock’s Northwood Middle School on Saturday as local kids showed off their tech knowledge. Local school districts are putting the focus on technology to better prepare students for their future careers. On Saturday, District 200’s Northwood Middle School hosted its annual regional robotics competition. Students from across the region – including towns as far as Mount Vernon – gathered to showcase research projects and compete. Top performers will move on to the state competition. Kristina Hermansson, a District 200 teacher who works with kids in the robotics program, said that the benefits of getting more kids involved in the science, techALLISON KRATZ nology, engiHarvard Junior High student neering and math (STEM) subjects are threefold. “The kids are learning how to program, and they are using drag-and-drop programming, which is prominent in a lot of programming out there,” she said. “So if you were to take an introduction to coding, it would be similar. ... Once they know how to do that, they can do more.” Students also build their social and teamwork skills, and learn how to solve problems and complete research, she added. In Woodstock, the program only is open to kids in the Challenge Corps gifted program, which can be a disappointment for some, she said. But it’s not a cheap venture. Robotics kits can cost more than $400, and students need computers to complete the programming on top of that. Last year, the district received an $8,000 grant from Google, which has helped pay for the existing program, Hermansson said.

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Northwood Middle School sixth-grader Aidan Riley, 12, of Woodstock talks with his teammates Saturday during the regional robotics competition for middle school students at Northwood Middle School in Woodstock.

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Teams sought for winter softball tournament CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District is seeking co-ed teams for the 16” Snowbird Softball Tournament on Dec. 17 at the Boncosky Softball Complex at Lippold Park, 851 W. Route 176. All teams play a minimum of two games. The cost is $185 a team. There also will be a men’s 16” Snowbird Softball Tournament on Feb. 4. For information, call Joe Davison at 815-459-0680 or visit www.crystallakeparks.org.

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Jean Carol Chappel 85, McHenry Rhea J. Lapp 85 Margaret I. Thiede 93, Woodstock Bernard E. Wallbaum 81, Woodstock Linda Rena Wicke 65, Campbellsville, Kentucky

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A man died Saturday when his plane crashed in a field in Marengo.

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Pilot killed in Marengo plane crash NORTHWEST HERALD MARENGO – The pilot of a home-built, single-engine plane was killed when he crashed into a Marengo cornfield, authorities said Saturday. The plane crashed sometime Friday night or early Saturday morning. Marengo first responders arrived at the site about 7:30 a.m. Saturday after a passer-by called 911 reporting the downed plane. The plane crashed in a field off Meyer Road just north of Pleasant Grove Road in Marengo.

The pilot was believed to be the only person on board. The cause of the crash has not been determined, but the Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating, McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski said in a news release. The plane was moved to a secure site because of the oncoming winter storm. Various media outlets identified the plane’s owner as Rob Sherman of Poplar Grove. Sherman recently ran as the Green Party candidate for Congress in

Illinois’ 5th District, which includes portions of Cook and DuPage counties. He was a known atheist activist and plane enthusiast. Majewski said the victim has not been identified. “An autopsy will be performed Monday morning in the McHenry County Coroner’s Office,” Majewski said in the news release. “No scientific identification of the victim has been made at this time, so no name can be released until this is accomplished.”

Cary aims to capture new growth in tax levy By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com CARY – Cary trustees will vote on whether to take an increase only to capture new growth on the village’s property tax levy for this year. The levy being considered is about $2.5 million, a $4,049 increase from the 2015 levy, according to village documents. “The new growth is not going to affect existing property owners,” Interim Village Administrator Jake Rife said.

The amount of taxable property in the village increased by about 7 percent, according to an estimate from the McHenry County Assessor’s Office. This allows the village’s tax rate to fall by about 5.8 percent, making the effect on an average homeowner “almost negligible,” according to village documents. The contribution the village is required to give to the police pension fund – $816,433 – is up about 13 percent from the 2014 levy contribution, according to village documents. Rife said staff recommended taking

an increase for new growth and the increase in the Consumer Price Index for the year preceding the tax levy, “because as a non-home-rule community, we really have limited ways to increase revenue in the village.” However, the majority of the board indicated at Tuesday’s Committee of the Whole that meeting they wanted to only capture new growth, Rife said. The levy ordinance will be considered at the Cary Village Board’s next meeting, at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20 at Village Hall, 655 Village Hall Drive.

WEATHER

Snow will continue today to wrap up the weekend with storm-total accumulations averaging 4 to 8 inches across the area. Snow will end this evening and then a bitterly cold air mass will move in for much of next week. High temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday will struggle to reach the teens with overnight lows below zero.

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Twelve-year-old Caden Ringer of McHenry checks out some of the donations collected Saturday during a toy drive he started for children ages 12 to 17, who normally are not served by Toys for Tots. Caden, who founded Home Run Helpers, is leading the small but growing group of middle school-aged baseball players who do community service.

Home Run Helpers collect toys for children older than 12 By CYNTHIA WOLF

editorial@shawmedia.com McHENRY – It all started one day in class, when Caden Ringer, 12, found out one of his peers wasn’t able to put together the $6 it would cost to come along on a field trip to see “Trolls” at the Woodstock theater. Caden gave up some of his birthday money so his friend wouldn’t have to sit it out. “It made me realize how many people don’t have enough money,” the Parkland School sixth-grader said. That was a couple of months ago. On Saturday, Caden greeted visitor after gift-laden visitor as people walked into Brunch Café in McHenry. There, he and a small but growing group of kids who Caden recruited – the Home Run Helpers – collected Christmas presents for children their age and older. “I want to get as many presents as I can for kids in my community … for kids 12 and up,” the middle-schooler said, noting that he learned Toys for Tots primarily aims to assist children 12 and younger.

Items were donated for 12- to 17-year-olds during the Home Run Helpers toy drive Saturday in McHenry. His mother, Christy Kreush, said participation in Home Run Helpers is open to anyone in the McHenry Baseball Association, of which Caden, now a Bronco-level player, has been a part for five years. The group’s first event was to serve Thanksgiving dinner at the Depot Restaurant in Richmond. “This is amazing,” coach William Glab said. “I’m proud of them.” Even Mrs. Claus, in attendance with Santa, was impressed. “This is awesome for a boy his age

to be giving back to the community like this,” she said, standing in front of a decorated tree and two long benches loaded with new, unwrapped gifts. “It’s very humbling.” Brunch Café not only agreed to allow the toy drive to take place at its McHenry location, but it opened the restaurant after hours and supplied hot cocoa. “They really did welcome us with open arms,” Kreush said, adding that a number of local businesses also pitched in enough cash to add 20 tablets to the gift supply. Lining the benches Saturday was everything from makeup kits to soccer balls, board games and lava lamps. Ellen Sagendorph, a social worker at Parkland School, said she’s working with Caden and his mom to make sure the presents wind up where they’re needed most. That the gifts are earmarked for older children is terrific, she added. “It is a big deal, especially when their friends are getting gifts and everyone’s talking about the holiday,” Sagendorph said. “It’s a really nice thing.”

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LEFT: Prairie Ridge High School custodian Andrew Horvath spreads salt on the sidewalks around Prairie Ridge High School on Saturday. McHenry County is under a winter storm warming for heavy snow until midnight Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Between 7 and 11 inches of snow are expected to fall before Sunday night. RIGHT: Vehicles make their way down Pingree Road in Crystal Lake as it starts to snow Saturday.

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McHenry County remains in a winter storm warning for heavy snow through midnight Sunday, the National Weather Service said as of late Saturday. Between 7 and 11 inches of snow are expected to fall by Sunday night. Snow began falling about 4 p.m. Saturday and was to continue intermittently through Sunday. Driving on snow-covered roads will be dangerous, and the National Weather Service is advising residents to travel only in an emergency during the storm. Visibility will be reduced during the storm, “likely below a mile at times,” the weather service said. In case of an emergency, pack an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle if you need to travel. The high temperature Sunday will be in the low 20s, with lows in the mid- to high teens. Temperatures will get colder into next week. Sub-zero wind chills are expected Tuesday through Friday, according to the National Weather Service. “The most intense cold is likely Wednesday night and Thursday morning when wind chills of colder than 20 below zero are possible,” the weather service said in a statement.

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ABOVE: Cambridge Music Outreach guest director Matthew Bishop (right) directs the tuba players during the 43rd annual Tuba Christmas on Saturday at the Algonquin Commons Mall. Tuba and euphonium players from northern Illinois joined together at the mall to play an outdoor concert of traditional holiday carols for shoppers.

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OBITUARIES JEAN CAROL CHAPPEL

Born: May 10, 1931; in Augusta, WI Died: December 8, 2016; in McHenry, IL Jean Carol Chappel, age 85, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 10, 1931, in Augusta, WI. to Arthur and Olga (Waller) Magnussen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Leon Chappel. Survivors include her children, Gale (Jan), Karen (Jerry) Miller, Linda (Jim) Venetucci, David (Kim), Charles, Steven, Patricia (Richard) Rees, Edward (Emma), Cynthia (Lou) Falorio and Kathryn (Adaias) do Ouro; also survived by fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Porter and Beverly Henderson; and a sister-in-law,

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Sue (Herb) Smith. There will be a celebration of life on July 22, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the family. Arrangements were made by Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory. For information call 815-385-0063 or log on at www.colonialmchenry.com.

Punta Gorda on January 28, 2017. A memorial mass will be held at St Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church in Crystal Lake on June 3, 2017. In lieu of flowers, donations graciously accepted in her name to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Sacred Heart Conference at 25200 Airport Road Punta Gorda FL 33950.

(Jeannie) Thiede, and Jan (Ken) Winkelman; her grandchildren, Julie (Nancy) Marshall-Justice; Michael (Fabiola) Justice, Kathleen (Torey) Quinn, Jill Justice, Susan Justice, Dave (Jane) Creighton, Scott (Laura) Creighton, Tony (Debbie) Wolff, Renee Thiede, Jeremy (Lauren) Kuhns, Gail (Sean) Anuskewicz, Paul (Melissa) Winkelman, Ken (Katie) Winkelman, Mark Winkelman, and Brook Winkelman; and her great grandchildren, Emilano, Camila, Mateo, Valentina, Emily, Becca, Connor, Alex, MARGARET I. THIEDE Sofia, Brian (Crystal), Alexander, Amanda, RHEA J. LAPP Born: December 11, 1922; in Woodstock, IL Austin, Parker, Spencer, Samantha, Zachery, Born: May 27, 1931; in Chicago, IL Died: December 8, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Ted, Emmett, and Everett. Died: December 7, 2016; in Punta Gorda, FL She was preceded in death by her parents; Margaret “Marge” I. Thiede, 93, of Woodher husband, Joseph B. Thiede on March 11, Rhea J. Lapp died December 7, 2016 in Punta stock, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2006; and her daughter, Judy Uhlir Creighton Gorda, Florida with her family by her side. 2016 at Valley Hi Nursing Home in Woodstock. on July 20, 2012. She was born May 27, 1931 in Chicago to She was born on December 11, 1922 in A visitation will be held on Wednesday, DeJames and Marie (Cline) Miley. Woodstock to Robert and Caroline (Thrun) cember 14, 2016 from 1:00pm until the time of She was united in marriage to Charles E Olson. She married Joseph B. Thiede on the funeral service at 2:00pm at the SchneiLapp Jr. on January 31, 1959 at Resurrection October 2, 1965. der Leucht Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Church in Chicago. Marge lived in Woodstock her entire life. 1211 N. Seminary Ave. in Woodstock. Burial She is survived by her husband of Punta Go- She worked as a department manager for will be at Oakland Cemetery in Woodstock. rda, Florida; daughter, Beth (John) Sherwood Montgomery Wards in Woodstock for many In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made of McHenry and son, Jeff Lapp of San Diego, years. She served as the treasurer for the CA; Grandchildren, Katie (Jesse) Cooper of Woodstock VFW Post 5040 Woman’s Auxilia- to Valley Hi Nursing Home, 2406 Hartland Rd., Madison WI, Jack of Denver CO, Maggie of ry. Her and Joe managed the Woodstock VFW Woodstock, IL 60098. For more information, call the Funeral Home McHenry, and Ann of Chicago. Post 5040 for over 20 years. Marge loved at 815-338-1710, or visit our website at www. She was preceded in death by two sons, hosting holiday parties for her family and slmcfh.com. John and Joseph. Christmas was always her favorite. She was an extraordinary friend to many. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn A Celebration of life will be held at Vivante in (John) Uhlir Justice; her step children, Randy • Continued on page A27

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LINDA RENA WICKE Linda Rena Wicke, age 65, of Reids Chapel Road, Campbellsville, died Friday after a sudden illness. She was of the Methodist Faith and was retired from the CAI corporation in Illinois as a lens maker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Wiggins and Kathryn Jones Haggart; one brother, Bobby Wiggins; and a nephew, Ricky Wiggins. Mrs. Wicke is survived by two daughters, and their spouses, Laura and Mario Flores, and Denise and David Kiefer; three grandchildren, Dillon Flores, Nathan and Cody Phillips all of Illinois and her significant other, Jerry Loveall of Campbellsville. She is also survived by her former husband, Fred Wicke of Algonquin, Illinois; one brother and two sisters, Gary Wiggins of Morgantown, Beverly Eineke and her husband Garland and Cathy Hewitt and her husband Michael of Illinois. She also leaves behind her constant companion, her dog Bo. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. Prior to the memorial service there will be a visitation from 10:00 am till Noon also at the funeral home. For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on-line condolences may be directed to defiorejorgensen.com.

The ASSOCIATED PRESS TORONTO – Bill Dineen, the hockey icon who played with and later coached Gordie Howe, has died. He was 84. The American Hockey League confirmed in a statement that Dineen died Saturday at his home in Lake George, New York. Dineen, born in Arvida, Quebec, played 324 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and Blackhawks, winning two Stanley Cup championships in Detroit alongside Howe. Dineen made more of an impact as a player in the AHL, where he was a four-time 20goal scorer in six seasons with Buffalo, Cleveland, Rochester and Quebec. “Bill Dineen devoted his career to our sport, winning two Stanley Cups

with the Detroit Red Wings, shaping the lives of numerous players during more than decades of coaching and crafting a hockey legacy that carries on today through his sons,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “The National Hockey League sends heartfelt condolences to the Dineen family on the passing of this distinguished and greatly respected individual.” Dineen went into coaching after retiring as a player, taking the reins of the WHA’s Houston Aeros for six years starting in the 1972-73 season. He helped the Aeros win Avco Cup titles in 1974 and 1975 with teams featuring Howe and sons Mark and Marty. Dineen was named the WHA’s coach of the year in 1977 and 1978. He spent a final WHA season as coach of

the New England Whalers but was fired after 71 games with the Whalers in fourth place. Dineen later coached the NHL’s Philadelphia Flyers for the 1991-92 and 1992-93 seasons, giving him a chance to coach son Kevin. He also spent six years as coach of the AHL’s Adirondack Red Wings, leading them to league titles in 1986 and 1989. Dineen was inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2014. Dineen’s sons Shawn, Peter, Gord, Kevin and Jerry all went on to professional hockey careers. Kevin Dineen, a veteran of 1,188 NHL games, is a former head coach of the Florida Panthers and is currently an associate coach with the Blackhawks. Gord Dineen played 529 games in the NHL and is an associate coach of the AHL’s Toronto Marlies.

‘Days of Our Lives’ bad guy Joseph Mascolo dies at 87 The ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES – Joseph Mascolo, who played bad guy Stefano DiMera on NBC’s daytime serial “Days of Our Lives,” has died. He was 87. Mascolo, who had Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years, died Wednesday, according to a statement released by NBC on behalf of his wife, Patricia Schultz-Mascolo. Although he was best known for his role as crime boss and mogul DiMera, Mascolo was a classically trained musician and appeared on Broadway in plays including “Dinner at Eight” and “That Championship Season.”

His wide-ranging TV credits included the prime-time series “Kojak,” “Hill Street Blues” and “It’s Garry Shandling’s Show.” He began on “Days of Our Lives” in 1982 and, despite taking breaks from the show, spent a total of more than two decades with it. Mascolo also appeared in the daytime serials “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital” and “Santa Barbara.” A native of West Hartford, Connecticut, he began studying music as a youngster and attended the University of Miami before deciding to pursue acting.

To support himself while he studied with famed acting coach Stella Adler in New York, Mascolo played clarinet with the Metropolitan Opera, according to his family. During his long career, he appeared on stage in London and Los Angeles and was active in regional theater, including in New York and Connecticut. On the big screen, he had parts in films including “Sharky’s Machine,” “Jaws 2” and “Yes, Giorgio” – the latter giving him the chance to sing with Luciano Pavarotti. He is survived by his wife, son, stepdaughter, sister and five grandchildren.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Kathleen A. Gentes: There will be a luncheon in her honor at noon Sunday, Dec. 11, at Cary United Methodist Church, 500 N. First St., Cary, followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. H. Joseph Gitlin: The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, at St. Ann’s Episcopal Church, 503 W. Jackson St., Woodstock. A reception will follow at Bull Valley Golf Club, 1311 Club Road, Woodstock. Jane F. Guse: The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the 10 a.m. prayers Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home. There will be a procession from there for the 10:30 a.m. funeral Mass celebration at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will follow in Crystal Lake Memorial Park.

For information, call the funeral home at Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will 815-459-1760. continue from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Monday, Donna L. Johnson: The visitation will be Dec. 12, at the funeral home before the from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. celebration procession for the 11 a.m. funeral Mass of life ceremony Sunday, Dec. 11, at First celebration at St. Thomas the Apostle United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake. For information, call the Rhea J. Lapp: A celebration of life will take funeral home at 815-459-1760. place Jan. 28, 2017, at Vivante in Punta George E. Virgl: There will be a celebration Gorda, Florida. A funeral Mass will take of life Sunday, Dec. 11. For information, place June 3, 2017, at St. Thomas the call 708-203-7693. Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Bernard E. Wallbaum: The funeral service Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at Margaret I. Thiede: The visitation will McHenry County Memorial Park, 11301 be from 1 p.m. until the 2 p.m. funeral Lake Ave., Woodstock. For information, service Wednesday, Dec. 14, at Schneicall the Glueckert Funeral Home at 847der-Leucht-Merwin and Cooney Funeral 253-0168. Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Linda Rena Wicke: The visitation will be For information, call the funeral home at from 10 a.m. until the noon memorial 815-338-1710. service Wednesday, Dec. 14, in DeFiorePhyllis J. Tyk: The visitation will be from 3 Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Querhammer Road, Huntley. For information, call the & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta funeral home at 847-515-8772.

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Bernard Earl Wallbaum, of Woodstock was born May 14, 1935, to William E. and Muriel (nee Toland) in Chicago IL; he died December 9, 2016, in Arlington Heights. Bernard was an electrician and worked for several companies within the construction industry. Bernard is survived by his children, Christine Teuber, Tom (Julie) and Bill Wallbaum; his grandchildren, Ronald, Jeffrey, Kerri, Kyle and Kaydie Teuber, Jeanette Parrella and Brian Wallbaum. He was preceded in death by his wife, Justine (nee Binsfeld); and his parents. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at 11:00 am at McHenry County Memorial Park, 11301 Lake Avenue, Woodstock Funeral information and condolences www. GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.

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Report: Ill. Lottery didn’t pay scratch-off wins The ASSOCIATED PRESS

CHICAGO – The Illinois Lottery collected hundreds of millions of dollars in instant ticket sales during a roughly five-year period, but didn’t hand out many of the cash grand prizes, according to a newspaper report. Lottery officials didn’t hand out 23 grand prizes for the largest scratch-off games starting from 2011 – more than 40 percent of what was designed into the games, The Chicago Tribune reported in its weekend editions. One of those games, called The Good Life, offered $46 million in installments to two winners. Tickets were $30 apiece and millions were sold, but the game ended before the top prize was awarded. Longtime player Jim Jurewicz, a suburban Chicago retiree, was frustrated by the findings. “A person’s playing that game hoping to win a big one,” he told the newspaper, “And maybe they played it for six months or longer. And then all of a sudden the game’s gone with all these winners supposedly unclaimed.” Illinois lagged behind other states that have high instant-game ticket sales when it came to paying out grand prizes, both in the number of prizes and the

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U of Illinois inks 10-year deal to buy energy from wind farm

URBANA – The University of Illinois has made a decadelong agreement with the state’s largest wind farm to buy power for its Urbana-Champaign campus. The agreement, announced Thursday, took effect Nov. 1 and runs through October 2026. It comes as the school enacts a sustainability plan with clean-energy targets that include obtaining at least 120,000 mega-watt hours of power annually from low-carbon sources by fiscal 2020, the Champaign News-Gazette reported. School officials said the campus received about 2,400 megawatt-hours in November, and they hope the annual amount of power will total more than 25,000 megawatt-hours. The school’s clean energy total so far is about 33,200

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A man plays a New York Lottery scratch-off game after buying it from a newsstand Wednesday in New York. percentage of revenue, according to the Tribune. In its investigation, the newspaper cited public documents obtained through open record requests and interviews as it reviewed 138 instant games over five fiscal years. The newspaper

zeroed in on 17 games with the largest payouts from 2011, when private lottery manager Northstar Lottery Group took over, until June 2015. Winners have a year to claim prizes. Northstar boosted the number of printed tickets, allowing them to offer

megawatt hours a year – about 8.9 percent of the campus’ projected annual electricity consumption for fiscal 2017. The school already has a nearly 21-acre solar farm it bought in December 2015, as well as solar installations around campus.

Police alerted state Child and Family Services officials, who found the girls’ estranged grandmother and placed them with her, although the state retains custody. The girls’ father faces charges including aggravated and domestic battery. Chicago police have made donations to the girls, too, including diapers, milk, toys and clothing. They also stop by the house to see if anything is needed.

More than $125K raised for 3 Chicago sisters found alone

CHICAGO – An online fundraising website has racked up more than $125,000 in donations for three young sisters found in an abandoned apartment. Chicago police have nicknamed the 7-year-old, 2-year-old and 1-year-old the “Englewood Angels.” Police said they were called Nov. 6 to the apartment in the Englewood neighborhood on the South Side, where they found the girls alone on the floor near a mattress with no electricity, running water or food. “I couldn’t even believe the conditions,” Officer Myrian Bugarin told the Chicago Tribune. “But they weren’t withdrawn. Not even the little ones. They were upbeat. They were very responsive.”

New webcam shows live views of Illinois bison herd

WILMINGTON – A new web camera is now available for those who want to see live views of the bison herd on federal prairie land in northern Illinois. The U.S. Forest Service’s Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie and the National Forest Foundation said Friday that the new camera covers areas where the bison have been known to graze. The herd was introduced at the prairie near Wilmington in October 2015 as part of a 20-year experiment in restoring the landscape to native tallgrass. Researchers are monitoring the herd and prairie to collect data.

bigger prizes. Suppliers and the state received more profit. But as sales of big-payout tickets dipped, Northstar pushed to remove tickets from stores, often before grand prizes were awarded. Lottery officials didn’t offer an explanation on why they ended certain games without paying prizes. They didn’t dispute the newspaper’s findings, but they said they were misleading or insignificant. “Northstar consistently and unwaveringly made decisions for the benefit of the players and the Illinois Lottery and not its suppliers,” said a statement from International Game Technology, one of two companies that formed Northstar. Northstar has been under scrutiny for other areas, including not meeting profit projections. Illinois officials have been looking for a replacement manager. The Tribune found that players could have collected another $32 million for all 138 games run by Northstar. One top elected leader says the findings are concerning. Senate President John Cullerton, a Chicago Democrat, said if players aren’t treated fairly, they may stop playing. That could mean less revenue for the cash-strapped state.

The bison camera is about 25 feet above ground. It provides streaming high-definition video and is connected to the internet via wireless signal. Forest Service officials said it uses solar power. It will operate 24 hours a day, every day.

State trooper who died honored with overpass

HOFFMAN ESTATES – An overpass in suburban Chicago has been named in honor of an Illinois state trooper who was killed in the line of duty two decades ago. In a news release, the state police said that the Interstate 90/Illinois State Route 59 overpass in Hoffman Estates has been designated the Chong Lim Memorial Overpass. Trooper Chong Soo Lim was parked on Interstate 90 after writing tickets when a pickup truck slammed into his squad car on the night of June 5, 1995, causing his vehicle to burst into flames. Lim went to Von Steuben High School in Chicago and the University of Illinois at Chicago before becoming a state trooper in 1990.

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS Trump expected to tap CEO reporters early Sunday. He added that 10 people had been arrested of Exxon for State Dept.

WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald Trump moved closer to nominating Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of State on Saturday, meeting privately with the business leader for the second time in a week. Trump’s transition team cautioned that no announcement was expected over the weekend. Trump has privately signaled that he plans to tap Tillerson for the powerful Cabinet post, but had not formally offered him the job as of Saturday afternoon, according to people who have spoken with Trump and his transition team. Some advisers worry that Tillerson’s ties to Russia would lead to a contentious Senate confirmation hearing and keep alive questions about Trump’s own relationship with Moscow.

in connection with the “terrorist attack.” The civilian death toll was lower because fans had already left the newly built Vodafone Arena Stadium after the soccer match when the blasts occurred. Witnesses also heard gunfire after the explosions. “We have once again witnessed tonight in Istanbul the ugly face of terror which tramples on every value and decency,” Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said in a statement.

IS militants re-enter Syria’s historic Palmyra

BEIRUT – Islamic State militants re-entered the historic city of Palmyra in central Syria on Saturday for the first time since they were expelled by Syrian and Russian forces nine months ago. The activist-run Palmyra Twin blasts near Istanbul stadium kill 29, wound 166 Coordination network said the militants had nearly encircled the ISTANBUL – Twin attacks by a suicide bomber and a car bomber city and entered its northern and northwestern neighborhoods. The near an Istanbul soccer stadium group, which maintains contacts Saturday killed 29 people and wounded 166 others in the latest inside the city, said IS fighters were approaching the city’s UNESlarge-scale assault to traumatize CO heritage site as well. a nation confronting an array of Osama al-Khatib said governsecurity threats. ment soldiers were fleeing PalmyThe bombs targeted police ra. “The army as an institution has officers, killing 27 of them along with two civilians, Turkey’s Interior dissolved,” he said. – Wire reports Minister Suleyman Soylu told

Chris Wallace of “Fox News Sunday” interviews President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday at Trump Tower in New York.

Trump team challenges intel on election influence By JULIE PACE

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s presidential transition team on Saturday challenged the veracity of U.S. intelligence assessments that Russia was trying to tip the November election to the Republican. A top Senate Democrat demanded a full congressional investigation. The CIA has now concluded with “high confidence” that Moscow was not only interfering with the election, but that its actions were intended to help Trump, according to a senior U.S. official. The assessment is based in part on evidence that Russian actors had hacked Republicans as well as Democrats but were only releasing information harmful to Trump’s rival, Hillary Clinton. The official was not authorized to discuss the private intelligence assessment publicly and insisted on anonymity. Trump’s public dismissal of the CIA assessment raises questions about how he will treat information from intelligence agencies as president. His view also puts Republicans in the uncomfortable position of choosing between the incoming president and the intelligence community. In a statement late Friday, Trump’s transition team said the finger-pointing at Russia was coming from “the same people that said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.” On Saturday, spokesman Sean Spicer told CNN there were “people within these agencies who are upset with the outcome of the election.” Spicer denied a New York Times report that Russia had broken into the Republican Nation-

al Committee’s computer networks. The U.S. official who disclosed the CIA assessment to The Associated Press said only that Republican entities had been targeted during the election. Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he would press for a congressional investigation in the new year. “That any country could be meddling in our elections should shake both political parties to their core,” he said. “It’s imperative that our intelligence community turns over any relevant information so that Congress can conduct a full investigation.” Republican Sens. John McCain of Arizona and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have also said they plan to pursue investigations into Russian election interference. Other Republicans have played down the reports. Texas Sen. John Cornyn wrote on Twitter Saturday that Russian hacking had been going on for years. He said the matter was “serious, but hardly news.” There was no immediate official response from Moscow. But Oleg Morozov, a member of the foreign relations committee in the upper house of the Russian parliament, dismissed the claim of Russian interference as “silliness and paranoia,” according to the RIA Novosti news agency. Morozov described the allegations as an attempt to force the next administration to stick to Obama’s anti-Russian course. President Barack Obama has ordered a fullscale review of campaign-season cyberattacks to be completed before he leaves office in January. The investigation will be a “deep dive” into a possible pattern of increased “malicious cyber activity” timed to the campaign season, White House spokesman Eric Schultz said Friday.

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Senate agrees on stopgap spending bill By ANDREW TAYLOR and MATTHEW DALY The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – With less than hour to spare, the Senate late Friday backed legislation averting a government shutdown as coal-state Democrats retreated on long-term health care benefits for retired miners but promised a renewed fight for the working class next year. The vote was 63-36 and sent the stopgap spending bill to President Barack Obama, who signed the measure early Saturday morning. The Senate also passed and sent the president a $10 billion water bill with money for the California drought. The vote was 78-21. The votes came hours after Democrats dropped threats to block the spending measure in hopes of using the shutdown deadline to try to win a oneyear respite for 16,500 miners facing the loss of health care benefits at year’s end. Instead, the legislation provides benefits at a cost of $45 million for four months. Democrats evoked President-elect Donald Trump, a working class hero in coal country, in pressing for more benefits. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a potential member of the Trump Cabinet,

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. speaks Thursday during the signing ceremony for the 21st Century Cures Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. led the fight of coal-state Democrats. But House Republicans were unrelenting – and had already vacated the Capitol for a three-week holiday – forcing Democrats to concede. Manchin acknowledged Friday night that he did not have the votes to block the bill, but

said “the fight will continue” next year. “I’m born into a family of coal miners. If I’m not going to stand up for them, who is?” he asked reporters. Manchin was meeting with Trump on Monday. The fight gave Democrats, who

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suffered devastating election losses a month ago at the hands of working-class voters, a chance to cast themselves and not the GOP as the champion of the common man. Manchin was joined by other coal-state Democrats who face re-election in 2018 in states Donald Trump won last month, including Pennsylvania and Ohio. “We’re just getting warmed up,” said Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., vowing a fight next year. “These miners and their families kept their promise, put their lives at risk. ... It’s not too difficult for a senator or House member to keep a promise.” The dispute over health benefits and a separate fight over controversial legislation to shift more of California’s scarce water resources to inland farmers were the final battles of a two-year session marked by constant quarreling. It was capped by a burst of productivity on legislation to authorize hundreds of water projects, repair Flint, Michigan’s lead-tainted water system, and keep the government running through April. Congress will take a break before reconvening on Jan. 3 to get a swift start on repealing key elements of the Affordable Care Act and confirming Trump’s Cabinet.

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Defense Secretary Ash Carter testifies Sept. 22 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. for its role in Syria. He said Moscow had joined the fighting with the stated goals of smoothing the way for a political transition and to combatting the Islamic State group. “But then it did neither of those things,” he said, “and instead has only inflamed the civil war and prolonged suffering of the Syrian people.” Carter said U.S. partners in the Middle East who are serious about fighting

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extremism over the long term need to build up their ground and naval forces, special operations forces, and defenses against ballistic missiles and cyber threats. “Given the persistent challenges facing the region – and because the future is always uncertain – developing these core capabilities will be ever more crucial to your security,” he said. “You ignore them at your peril.”

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MANAMA, Bahrain – Drawing the U.S. deeper into the Syria conflict, Defense Secretary Ash Carter announced Saturday he is sending 200 more troops to accelerate the push on the Islamic State’s self-declared capital of Raqqa. The 200, to include special operations troops, are in addition to 300 already authorized for the effort to recruit, organize, train and advise local Syrian Arab and Kurdish forces to fight IS. Carter said the expanded U.S. involvement was approved by President Barack Obama last week. On his final tour of the Mideast as Pentagon chief, Carter cast the new troop commitment as evidence that the U.S. backs its anti-IS words with military muscle. He offered an extensive defense of the Obama administration’s efforts to defeat the extremists, and he aimed sharp jabs at the region’s Arab powers, saying they need to stop complaining of U.S. shortcomings and do more to protect their own neighborhoods. “They need to get in the game,” he said. Speaking at an international security conference known as the Manama Dialogues, Carter also blasted Russia

He did not criticize any Arab country by name, but it is well known that the key U.S. partners in the region are led by Saudi Arabia. Carter pointedly mentioned the United Arab Emirates as an example of how military capability should be developed and used. “The UAE not only acquires effective capabilities, it puts skin in the game,” he said. In unusually pointed terms, Carter suggested that some Mideast partner nations are disingenuous in their criticisms of U.S. policy. “I would ask you to imagine what U.S. military and defense leaders think when they have to listen to complaints sometimes that we should do more, when it’s plain to see that all too often, the ones complaining aren’t doing enough themselves,” he said. He said it is not unreasonable for Washington to expect regional powers who oppose extremism in the Middle East to do more to help fight it, “particularly in the political and economic aspects of the campaign.” Carter said the 200 extra troops going to Syria will help local forces in their anticipated push to retake Raqqa, the de facto capital of the extremist group’s selfstyled caliphate, and to deny sanctuary to IS after Raqqa is captured.

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NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

John Sahly

OUR VIEW

Volunteering a valuable way to spend holidays With the snow flying and the holiday season kicking into gear, many of us are looking for ways we can give back to our communities. McHenry County businesses are filled For the record with opportunities to donate, at sites for There’s one thing even those Angel Trees for The Salvation Army, the of us of relatively modest means can give – our time. Marine Corps Reserves’ Toys for Tots program or drop-off centers for donations to local organizations such as Home of the Sparrow. But even if your wallet isn’t weighing you down, there’s one thing even those of us of relatively modest means can give – our time. There are many local organizations working to make the holiday season special for the less fortunate, or simply to spread a little cheer, and could use your help. About one in four Illinoisans – 2.4 million people – volunteered their time to help others in 2015, according to the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. They contributed more than 268 million hours of service valued at $7.3 billion. More than half of residents, 51.3 percent, also gave $25 or more to charity. This is an excellent time to find a local organization you can help, either just for the holidays or, better yet, year-round. The Salvation Army of McHenry County’s Red Kettle Campaign needs volunteer bell ringers for the holiday season, and there are other volunteer opportunities to help with its Christmas assistance program. Volunteer Center McHenry County has a wide variety of holiday and other volunteer opportunities available with the many agencies it represents in the McHenry County area. For information, call 815-344-4483. There are other opportunities as well this year. And if you’re looking to make volunteering to help the community a New Year’s resolution, check out United Way of Greater McHenry County’s website, which has several organizations in need of regular volunteer help. Donating time to a worthy cause can be just as rewarding for the volunteers as the people they help. Let this be the year you establish your own tradition of volunteering in the community.

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Homeland security demands more John Kelly, the retired Marine four-star general who is Donald Trump’s reported pick to head the Department of Homeland Security, is admirably suited to defending U.S. borders. More surprisingly, he also may moderate some of Trump’s more extreme positions on illegal immigration – which would help both the U.S. and its neighbors. During his three-year-plus stint as head of the U.S. Southern Command, Kelly focused on the threat posed by Latin American drug traffickers who supply almost all of the cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine entering the U.S. He also warned repeatedly the same smuggling networks that facilitate the trade in drugs, illegal workers, sex slaves and endangered wildlife also could enable the infiltration of terrorists. Yet Kelly’s approach wisely went beyond interdiction and military training and support. As he told Congress, “95 percent of

my efforts are not military. It’s economic development.” Kelly was a champion of the Alliance for Prosperity, the nearly $1 billion program of assistance for Central America passed last December by Congress with bipartisan support. It concentrates not just on law and order, but also on strengthening institutions, building infrastructure and promoting regional integration. In dealing with the U.S.’s southern neighbors, Kelly has stressed the idea of partnership. He knows how important it is to share intelligence, for instance, and how that in turn requires cooperation rather than coercion. And he’s acknowledged the flow of people from Central America to the U.S. is driven partly by gang violence associated with the U.S. demand for illegal narcotics. He knows, as he himself put it, “a wall by itself will not work.” Persuading his boss and Cabinet colleagues to adopt a more en-

lightened – that is, comprehensive – approach to border control and illegal immigration will be one of his biggest challenges. Effective border control, after all, also must enable the speedy passage of legitimate commerce. As border patrol and immigration enforcement bulk up, better training and anticorruption screening will be essential. Kelly’s new department -- the third-largest in the federal government – isn’t just about the border. It encompasses everything from customs agents and airport security personnel to the U.S. Coast Guard, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Secret Service. More than a decade after its creation, the department remains a Frankenstein of ill-assorted parts, not always working together as intended. Securing the border will be hard; so, too, will be running the Department of Homeland Security.

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It’s Your Write gives voice to false news stories in letters

To the Editor: I have an honest question. What standard do you use with regard to giving voice to false news stories? Today’s [Dec. 6] letter repeating the nonsense accusation of millions of illegal votes only encourages the simple minds that actually believe stories like that. Witness the near-tragedy of “pizzagate,” and I believe you must be far more critical of what you allow to be printed in the Northwest Herald. The story of millions of illegal voters, tweeted by the president elect, like much of what he tweets, is a lie. You know that, and yet there it is with a bold headline in the “It’s Your Write” section of the paper. As journalists, I believe you have an obligation to sort through the conspiracy theories, quacks and outright lies people would like to see you print. Our country has many challenges ahead, and the job of fixing those challenges is made geometrically more difficult by news organizations voicing false news. David Anderson Algonquin

Grieving America’s choice To the Editor:

VIEWS Margaret Sullivan fake news and willful propaganda are a serious issue, and that social media platforms need to take action. (She added she does not believe it swayed the election results, a hard-to-prove matter of opinion.) One political journalist I know described what it’s like to report news at this moment: It’s like covering a “live shooter” situation, she said, but it continues day after day, with no end in sight. What’s a responsible citizen to do? Evan McMullin, the former CIA operative who ran for president this year as an independent, has some good advice. He sees the president-elect as dangerous – with some of the same authoritarian behaviors as the dictatorial strongmen whose reigns McMullin saw in his posts around the world. As he tries to begin building a new

I’m not whining about the Electoral College results. Neither am I negating the popular vote totals. I’m grieving because of the choice. I had faith that the American voter was wise enough to see facts, not flim flam. I had faith in the goodness we are all called upon to demonstrate, not in self-aggrandizement and hateful words. I voted for Hillary Clinton knowing her shortcomings. She is a person who has spent much of her life as a public servant and whose paper trail is pretty clear. But I did not believe, nor did I spread, the slanderous remarks that some welcomed. I am grieving because of the obvious: Donald Trump is a deceptive, thinskinned, unprepared, Twitter-happy boy-man-entertainer, now the symbol of the United States of America. I’m not whining. I’m shocked, embarrassed and unwilling to endorse this crafty, blathering representative; and I struggle to understand the “dissatisfied” people who voted for him. If they were looking for a Savior, they need to keep looking. This man was not born in a manger, and it’s unlikely he will be hung on a cross because of his message of love and compassion. And, speaking of change, I’ve scheduled a haircut with a plumber. I figure

conservative movement, McMullin this week wrote a New York Times opinion piece and a 10-part Twitter series. Here’s No. 2: “Identify and follow many credible sources of news. Be very well-informed and learn to discern truth from untruth.” And be engaged: “Write, speak, act.” There are positive signs some Americans are tuning in. The New York Times and The Washington Post say subscriptions have soared since the election. ProPublica, the investigative-journalism nonprofit, reports a spate of donations. One Post reader wrote to me recently asking how her family’s foundation could help defend reporters against potential legal challenges. After conferring with Post Executive Editor Marty Baron, I suggested she consider a donation to the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. She got back to me to say they had done just that – to the tune of $10,000. None of this is to suggest the mainstream media, the “legacy press,” is faultless. It certainly isn’t, as is made

abundantly clear in a new report from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center, “How the Press Failed the Voters.” Examining campaign coverage by major newspapers and television networks, it makes a powerful case that the media often trafficked in false equivalencies between the two major candidates and focused too little on substance. In short, there’s plenty of blame to go around in this unsettled and unsettling moment. But the answer, surely, isn’t to play the ostrich card. Which brings us back around to Timothy Leary, who offered another piece of advice that holds up better than the one mentioned earlier: Think for yourself and question authority. Keen awareness – and critical thinking – will matter more than ever in the days ahead. It might be tempting, but whatever you do, don’t drop out.

• Margaret Sullivan is The Washington Post’s media columnist. Previously, she was The New York Times public editor, and the chief editor of The Buffalo News, her hometown paper.

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if public service, education and proven skills are not necessary to becoming president of the U.S., then a plumber must be able to cut my hair. Jan Bosman Woodstock

The meaning of “Good Old Days” at the Grove Theater

To the Editor: I always enjoy Michael Penkava’s columns in the Northwest Herald. In his latest one (Dec. 3) he mentioned the Grove Theater in Fox River Grove, which brought to mind an incident that occurred there to my wife, Bess, and me in 1951. We had just moved to Crystal Lake from Chicago and one evening de-

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cided to catch the late movie at the Grove. However, being a bit late, we missed the beginning. When the show was over, the lights went on, and the crowd (I think there were six, but there might have been seven people) started streaming out. The projectionist came out of his booth toward us and said he noticed we had come in late, so he would be glad to stay and re-run the film if we wanted. As all the blanks had been filled in for us during the showing, we thanked him and declined his offer. This is just one little incident that defines for us old-timers the meaning of those “Good Old Days.” John J. Gelasi

Crystal Lake

• Sunday, December 11, 2016

In another strange time in American history, the counterculture guru Timothy Leary urged people to “turn on, tune in, drop out.” Five decades later, it’s time for quite a different formula. In the era of fake news causing real trouble, and of the news media under fire for sins both justified and exaggerated, the better advice is this: Tune in and stay that way. Since the election of Donald Trump one month ago, and the rush of news that has followed, I’ve heard many people say they need to take a break from what’s happening day-to-day. Call it news fatigue. They don’t want to hear the latest upsetting developments: For example, the president-elect has nominated for national security adviser a general who pushes conspiracy theories, and a climate change denier to head the EPA. And, separate from the news itself, many people don’t trust the media to be an impartial messenger. As if more proof were necessary of the pollution in the media ecosystem, Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg agreed, in a TV appearance Thursday, that

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Sick of the news? No time to tune out

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BUSINESS Ashley Younker moves new Illinois license plates in place to be rollercoated on Nov. 17 at Macon Resources Inc. in Decatur. Younker is one of 12 new employees hired four months ago by MRI, to help manufacture the 1 million new plates needed by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office next month as part of a replacement program starting in January. Jim Bowling – Herald & Review

DESIGN UPDATE BRINGS JOBS By THERESA CHURCHILL (Decatur) Herald & Review

DECATUR – Renitta Lippert was working part time as a certified nurse assistant, her husband was temporarily off work with a back injury, and they were expected to have three children in college this fall. Luckily for the family, the 39-yearold Decatur woman is one of 12 new employees hired four months ago by MRI, also known as Macon Resources Inc., to help manufacture the 1 million new license plates needed by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office next month as part of a replacement program starting next year. “It’s a blessing,” Lippert said. “I’m very happy to be here.” The new jobs are but one way Decatur is benefiting from Secretary of State Jesse White’s plan to replace the oldest license plates every year, starting next year with those originally issued in 2000 and 2001, until starting over in

Decatur factory adds workers to make new Ill. license plates

2027 by replacing those issued in 2017. “This is a great opportunity for us to continue the strong relationship we’ve had with that office since 1983,” said Dreux Lewandowski, executive director of MRI. “It’s good for us, good for Decatur and good for Illinois.” Macon County Rehabilitation Facilities began producing all of the state’s license plates in 1983, work that was continued by Macon Resources starting in 1988, the year it was created by a merger of the former agency and Progress Resources Center. The exclusive arrangement continued until the last replating project in 2004, when the secretary of state gave 43 percent of the work to Waldale Mfg. in Nova Scotia.

Lewandowski said MRI has a contract for 100 percent of the project this time around and began producing plates earlier this year according to a new design featuring images of Abraham Lincoln, the Chicago skyline, a farm and the State Capitol. He said he’s been discussing the forthcoming replating and new plate design with the state for about a year. White announced the project at a Chicago news conference earlier this week, saying the plan allows license plates to be replaced gradually and within the agency’s current budget. “The program is mindful of Illinois’ state budget challenges, while also seeking to remove the oldest plates from our roads,” White said.

Vehicle owners will receive mail notification if they qualify for new plates at no charge. Those with newer plates that are difficult to read may also apply at www.cyberdriveillinois.com. Motorists who don’t qualify but still want new plates can pay $29 and request them starting in January. In addition to hiring 12 new technicians to add to the 14 already working on the embossing line, Lewandowski said the crew has been working overtime to meet project deadlines, a situation he expects to continue through next June 30. He also said many more of the 170 adults in developmental training with MRI are getting chances to add the sleeves affixed to the back of the plates to hold the car’s registration, learn some job skills and earn some money, too. “All those paychecks are being spent here,” Lewandowski said. “This is good for the community in so many ways.”

VIEWS Jim Davids • Ultra-short or Short-term Bonds: Since the maturities on these bonds are short, the proceeds from the matured bonds can be invested at the increasing rates so the risk is reduced. • Multi-Sector Funds: These investments are usually diversified among the fixed income landscape and actively managed by a money manager. The manager can assess the current investment climate to determine what is in or out of favor. The fixed income investments that have sensitivity to increased interest rates: • Mortgage-backed securities • Preferred Securities • Bonds with long-term maturities Even though a rising interest rate environment can have an impact on fixed income, we think in most cases it will be less dramatic since the rate increases should be gradual. However, it’s still a good idea to periodically check your portfolio to make sure you’re allocated appropriately. We at Dorion-Gray believe that it is important to invest in the markets based on your risk tolerance and time horizon.

• Please send any financial questions you wish to have answered in this column to Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc. Fax to 815-455-4989, or email jim@ doriongray.com. Jim Davids is president of Dorion-Gray Retirement Planning Inc., located at 2602 IL Route 176, Crystal Lake.

You know that noise your heart makes when you work out? IT’S

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Gary Lang, owner of the Gary Lang Auto Group, 1107 Route 31, McHenry, donated a Chevy Suburban to Not One More – Illinois, a charitable organization that helps those dealing with addiction by providing transportation and logistical assistance when they are ready to commit to treatment. Pictured (from left) are Geri Condon, a McHenry alderman and licensed clinical professional counselor; Lang; and Michael Young, president of Not One More – Illinois.

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It seems like we have been in a low interest rate environment forever. Well, it hasn’t been quite that long, but it did take around eight years before we got a rate hike last December. We anticipate another 0.25 percent hike at the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Dec. 14 and gradually rising interest rates next year. Rising interest rates typically result in bond prices falling, making it difficult on investors looking for income without sacrificing principal. So should an investor call their financial adviser and have them sell all of their bond positions? Of course not! However, we do think it’s a good time to look at the bond portion of your portfolio to see if slight adjustments should be made. A rising interest rate environment doesn’t have a negative impact on all bond prices. There is actually an investment where a bullish case can be made: • Floating-Rate/Bank-Loan Funds: The interest rates on these investments are not fixed. They have a variable-rate that adjusts on a regular basis. The rates are normally tied to the fed funds rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) usually with a spread so prices can increase when rates rise. There are other fixed income investments which tend to be resilient when interest rates rise: • High-Yield Bonds: These investments do carry more risk than most traditional bonds but investors usually get a higher yield for that risk. The prices of the bonds don’t have a significant impact during a gradual rate hike but can if interest rates rise significantly.

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Replace dying car, or kill the student loan? Dear Dave: I’m 38 years old, and I’ve got $12,000 in student loans still hanging over my head. It’s the only debt I have. I make $30,000 a year, and I’ve managed to save $12,000, but I’m also driving a junky, old car that will have to be replaced soon. Should I split the money I’ve saved and buy a $6,000 car while paying off $6,000 of the student loan? – Phil Dear Phil: If I’m in your shoes, I want that student loan out of my life as quickly as possible. At the same time, I don’t want you living life without some money in the bank. If you’ve followed me for very long, you know I teach the Baby Steps when it comes to getting out of debt and saving money. Baby Step 1 is to save a beginner emergency fund of $1,000. Baby Step 2 is to pay off all debt, except for your home, using the debt snowball method. The third Baby Step is to build a fully funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses.

DAVE SAYS Dave Ramsey You don’t have quite enough on hand for your idea and to have something left over. I recommend paying off $11,000 of the school loan now and then finishing it up as you go. It won’t take much more time. Limp along in the beater for a little while longer and then, when you have no student loan debt, finish your emergency fund and start a car fund. I talk to a lot of people your age who still have student loan debt. But you have the opportunity to punch its lights out in a hurry. If you pour on the coals, you should be able to save money and get a better car in just a few months! Dear Dave: My daughter is in her first year of college. Recently, her

math instructor walked students through the process of getting a credit card and building credit. We’ve always followed your plan and taught her to do the same. When she asked the instructor if no credit score was as good as a high credit score, the instructor said no. He told the class the only way to buy a home without a high credit rating is by having a huge amount of assets or savings. I think I know your answer, but how do I explain this to an 18-year-old? – Allison Dear Allison: Well, the first thing you explain is that college instructors – even tenured college professors – can be absolutely wrong sometimes. A few years ago my daughter took a personal finance class in college, and on the first day the instructor went on a rant saying Dave Ramsey is stupid. He didn’t know I was her dad, but she went through the entire class and never said a word. When she called home and asked what she should do,

we told her to take the class and give him the answers he wants on the tests. We reminded her that she’s just taking a class, and that doesn’t mean she has to form her life opinions around what that guy thinks. Sit down with your daughter and gently explain in this instance her instructor doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. Explain to her you can get a home loan even if you have no credit score. People do it all the time. There are places like Churchill Mortgage that would be happy to give her an example of this process. It’s called manual underwriting. All you have to do is make a reasonable down payment, have two years at the same job, and provide two years of tax returns. Hope this helps, Allison!

• Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including “The Total Money Makeover.”

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The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Honors Breakfast and Job Fair for military veterans Nov. 10 at VFW Post 4600. The Vietnam War veterans pictured were honored with special recognition at this year’s event. The chamber thanks the sponsors who defrayed all expenses for the breakfast, including Eagle sponsors BMO Harris Bank and Gary Lang Auto Group, and table sponsors Justen Funeral Home and Crematory, McHenry Harley Davidson, Medela, American Community Bank, Chas. Herdrich & Sons Inc., Miller Formless, Black Diamond Plumbing & Electric, HR Green, Colonial Funeral Home, Janice Ricci of Re/Max of Barrington and Woodstock AmVets Post 269.

Associated Electrical announces new partners, structure NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – Associated Electrical Contractors LLC, which provides electrical services for commercial, industrial and residential clients, has announced its new leadership and structure in a news release. After 25 years, the business founded and led by Carl E. “Butch” Schnulle as Associated Electrical Contractors Inc. has transferred ownership to three managing members. Anthony “Tony” Schnulle, Guy

Seemann and Susan Kirby have restructured the organization into a limited liability company in place of the original incorporation. The three new partners have been longtime employees, and took the reins in early 2015. Butch Schnulle retired from the company in 2016. Tony Schnulle learned his first electrical lessons side-by-side with his father. He earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering and has worked for Associated Electrical for more than a decade as a project manager/estimator.

Seemann began his career at the age of 17 building robotic control panels. He was accepted into the IBEW Apprenticeship program in 1993, and has been involved in key projects for Associated Electrical Contractors since 1998. Kirby provides financial management oversight to the Associated Electrical team. She has a Bachelor of Science degree and became the company’s controller in 2001. For information, call 815-337-6600 or visit www. associated-electrical.com.

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ACTION STARS • By Bruce Haight

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THE PUZZLER ACROSS 1 -- plexus 6 Press down 10 Molt 14 Potatoes, informally 19 Stage whisper 20 Where Greeks once met 22 Hookahs 24 Subject 25 Sponge and steam 26 Horse opera 27 Of an eastern region 28 Make expiation 29 Arch 30 Flatten 32 Get outta here! 34 Chester -- Arthur 35 Balcony 39 A slackening 41 Building 43 “To -- -human ...” 45 Desert in Israel 47 “--, Dolly!” 48 Curved path 51 Humble 53 Jacob’s twin 55 Anti-dope org. 56 Call -- -- day 59 Seabird 61 Colombia neighbor 62 Melody 64 Stoplight 66 Standoffish 68 Plant disease 70 Nab 72 Didn’t -- -- beat 73 Vacation locale 75 -- Polo 77 Big cat 79 Acquires 80 Angry reply 82 Standards 84 Reckless boldness 86 Twosomes 88 Shin bone 90 Paddy plant 91 Despot 95 Random-numbers game 97 Made lace 101 -- of passage 102 Brilliance 104 Effrontery 106 Talked on and on 108 Bone (Prefix) 110 Old Roman poet 112 Verdi opera 114 Eye (Comb. form) 115 Lots 117 Verne’s Captain -118 Long river

120 Poems 121 Always, poetically 122 Cruise or Hanks 124 River deposit 126 Say from memory 128 Curved letter 129 Yields by treaty 131 Low-down guy 133 Baked goods 135 Botanical garden 139 Renovate 141 Not religious 145 Flit 146 Rabbit fur 148 Plinth 150 Like any house pet 151 Sharp 153 Wrinkled 155 Mammoth creature 157 English poet 158 River in New Mexico 159 Sleeper’s sound 160 Finch 161 Tendency 162 Lott or Reznor 163 Love god 164 Numb 165 Tries DOWN 1 Carved shoe 2 Amerindian of Missouri 3 Metric unit 4 Stick 5 In medias -6 Chinese “way” 7 “-- -- in Calico” 8 Motor inn 9 Thwart 10 Health club 11 Sibilant sound 12 Long stories 13 Scarcity 14 Depot (Abbr.) 15 Edible tuber 16 Island in Western Samoa 17 Money in Serbia 18 Vista 21 Mountain ridge 23 Captured 31 Racing sled 33 Beasts of burden 36 Sleeve 37 Field’s yield 38 Sea duck 40 Basil sauce 42 Assertion 44 Antitoxin 46 Place for valuables 48 Chinese gelatin 49 Monarch

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Hosts trim once-a-year friends from Christmas party list Dear Abby: For the past 17 years, we have hosted parties at Christmas. Although years ago they started with 15 guests and light hors d’oeuvres, the list has grown to 82 guests and a full buffet dinner and bar. It costs several thousand dollars when you factor in the servers and bartender, and it requires months of planning. Over the years we have had guests who attend our party, but we never see or hear from them during the year unless it’s to inquire about the party. We don’t expect a tit for tat, but we are now at a point where we need to curtail costs. We feel used by these people, and would rather host a smaller gathering for people we consider better friends and acquaintances. What I’m struggling with is how to respond when asked why they are no longer on the guest list. – Used Party

DEAR ABBY Jeanne Phillips Host Dear Used Party Host: If someone ac-

tually has the gall to ask that question, I think you should tell the truth and respond, “We have had to cut costs, and this year we decided to entertain only people we see on a regular basis.” Dear Abby: You missed the mark in your answer to “Mother Doesn’t Know Best” (July 7), whose 8-year-old stepson arrives for visits in old, ill-fitting clothing, even though the father buys new clothes for him on every visit. I live in Ohio, and the state considers housing, food, electricity, gas and running water as part of the makeup

of child support. I know this firsthand. You also need to know if the mother is working and if she contributes to her son’s support. What about other expenses (toys, haircuts, uniforms, etc.)? Part of the problem may be Stepmom and Dad live across the country and aren’t there to see what exactly goes on day to day. Yes, the little boy shouldn’t be showing up at their home in clothes that are too small, but even Stepmom said he was putting on weight. – Mitzi In

Dayton, Ohio Dear Mitzi: Your points are well tak-

en. However, the majority of the feedback I received about that letter pointed out children arriving in old clothes for visits with their dads is a popular ploy some custodial mothers use to get new clothes, and some even return the clothes for cash. Read on: Dear Abby: I had a divorced girlfriend

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I had confided in about this same problem. She said, “Don’t you know? We always send the kids to their dad’s in their worst clothing. That way, they’ll have to buy them new stuff during the visit.” You can’t assume because a child arrives in worn or ill-fitting clothes the custodial parent is unfit or the child doesn’t have lots of better clothing at home. – Mrs. D. In Virginia Dear Abby: Please suggest when Stepmom and Dad buy clothes for his son, they mark the labels with the boy’s initials. The mom may be returning the items for cash and buying something she wanted for herself. – Mom Who

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SPORTS Prairie Ridge’s Kyle Loeding (left) shoots under pressure from McHenry’s Matthew Mohr in the fourth quarter of Saturday’s game at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. The Wolves won, 26-19. Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com

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BOYS BASKETBALL: PRAIRIE RIDGE 26, McHENRY 19

Wolves slow it down Ultra-deliberate offense helps get PR to 3-0 in FVC By JOE STEVENSON

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Silva boys 6-0 on the Day. @mrs_silva33 @Lukey_Silva@Silvaslam10 – @Silva321FUTP60 BERM HITS THOMPSON!!!!! Bulldogs lead 13-7!!! – @FerrisFootball (Ferris State senior tight end and Marian Central grad Kyle Thompson caught a 4-yard TD pass from QB Trevor Bermingham in the second quarter of an NCAA Division II national semifinal game against Northwest Missouri State on Saturday in Maryville, Missouri. Ferris State lost, 35-20.) Wrestled great at the Prospect tournament today. Took 5th as a team! Nice job today!! – @McHenryWrestle Follow our writers on Twitter: Joe Stevenson – @NWH_JoePrepZone Sean Hammond – @sean_hammond Alex Kantecki – @akantecki John Wilkinson – @jwilks26

What to watch NFL: Bears at Detroit, noon, CBS The Lions have lost only once at Ford Field this season, where the Bears haven’t won since 2012 and where Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has thrown only one interception all season. Also, Bears QB Matt Barkley will be making his first NFL road start. Story, page 4

CRYSTAL LAKE – Prairie Ridge forward Kyle Loeding’s six fourth-quarter points could have been classified as a scoring outburst in Saturday’s game against McHenry. Both teams had difficulties figuring how to attack the other’s defense, making easy baskets rarities and every possession precious. “Shots weren’t falling for either team, and we were both D-ing up pretty well,” Loeding said. “It was probably a pretty boring game to watch.” Maybe, but boring proved successful for Prairie Ridge. The Wolves, with their ultra-deliberate offense, figured out just enough to get past McHenry, 26-19, in their Fox Valley Conference boys basketball game. It was the fifth consecutive victory for Prairie Ridge (5-3 overall, 3-0 FVC). Wolves coach Corky Card wanted his team to play at a slower tempo than normal, although the way the game turned took that to an extreme. “You probably had to be a purist to enjoy that game,” Card said, “especially in today’s microwave, quick-satisfaction way of things. We have a lot of good ballhandlers, who people can’t take the ball away from, and we’re not ready for a track meet. We definitely didn’t want to run with them. They’re a very good offensive team when they run up and down the floor and get in space.” McHenry (3-4, 2-1) led 10-8 at halftime, at which point Warriors coach Tim Paddock was fine. McHenry’s problem came with it shooting even worse in the second half and finishing 2 of 16 behind the 3-point arc. “I thought we could get up six or eight and they might not be able to do that,” Paddock said. “But we had some untimely turnovers and we just shot the ball awful. That was some of our best shooters shooting at key times, and they were wide open and couldn’t hit them. Nothing went down. We couldn’t get any flow.” The Wolves took the lead early in the second half on a pair of three-point plays, one from Brian Dorn and another from Loeding. That allowed them to

Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com

Prairie Ridge’s Matthew Hoyland shoots during the third quarter of Saturday’s game against McHenry at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake. The Wolves won, 26-19. continue taking their time on each possession against McHenry’s pack-line defense, a man-to-man set where the Warriors sag off into passing lanes. “It was, you know, kind of interesting,” Paddock said. “Both teams were playing to their strengths. I don’t think they thought they could get up and down with us. A game like that’s a couple possessions going either way.” McHenry’s Gavin Markgraff hit a 3 with 5:30 left to cut the Wolves’ lead to 21-17. The Warriors had two more good looks when Markgraff and Colton Klein missed 3s in the final minute, trailing 24-19. “It was two good teams, playing hard, going at it back and forth,” Wolves guard Trevor Potter said. “They made it tough, playing more

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Connor Kazin Prairie Ridge, jr., G

Kazin did not score, but he gave the Wolves some solid ballhandling and grabbed a pair of rebounds in a game where every possession was precious. McHenry’s man-to-man defense was tough, and Wolves coach Corky Card liked what Kazin contributed in taking care of the ball.

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The game produced a statistical rarity as Prairie Ridge’s defense forced more turnovers (20) than it allowed points (19).

BOYS BASKETBALL: CARY-GROVE 68, CRYSTAL LAKE CENTRAL 63

C-G uses 12-0 run in 4th to take lead for good By CHRIS CASEY

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The benches and scorer’s table were on the opposite side of the court than usual at Crystal Lake Central after the bleachers failed to come out on one side of the court. over there, and that’s something we’re going to need if we want to continue to be successful moving forward.” Trailing, 50-45, heading into the fourth quarter, largely in part to a 20-point, eight-rebound game from Central’s 6-foot-8 sophomore Alex Timmerman, the Trojans needed a strong start to the fourth to get back into the game.

McCumber was right in the middle of it, scoring three straight baskets as part of a 12-0 run that not only put C-G (4-3, 1-2 FVC) ahead at the time, but it never trailed from that point on. “I think our defense is where it all started, honestly,” said McCumber of his team forcing 21 turnovers Saturday. “That really allowed us to get out and run and get some easy baskets there in the fourth quarter. We really haven’t been playing up to our potential these last few games and hopefully a win like this can keep the momentum going.” McCloud talked about how having a second scorer will be important for the Trojans moving forward, and the team’s leading scorer coming into play Saturday, Zach Beaugureau, gave his usual strong performance. Beaugureau’s 14 points and eight rebounds provided an additional threat that Central (1-6, 0-3) had to be aware of from the start. However, that start wasn’t how C-G would have hoped, as Tigers coach Rich Csezlawski saw his team jump out to an early 14-point lead midway through the first half. Adam Wittenberg (18 points) and Adam Pump (15) helped provide an early spark, but that run to

start the fourth quarter wasn’t the only sizable stretch for the Trojans. C-G finished the first half on an 11-0 run and scored the first five points of the second half, making it 16 straight points to take its first lead. The Trojans had eight players score. “It was nice to see multiple guys contribute,” Beaugureau said. “I think we shared the ball a lot better than we have been, and that’s huge for us. This was a good test for us, and it’s nice to see us pull out a win in a game like this.” Wittenberg hit both his 3-pointers in the final couple of minutes to get the Tigers back within a basket, but the Trojans knocked down free throws to seal the win. “We got the start we wanted and then we relaxed and let them back in the game,” Csezlawski said. “We haven’t learned how to win at this point, and we have to learn how to get better on both ends of the court.” “I think we have the mindset that we can play with anyone in this conference,” McCloud said. “I think there’s a lot of teams, us and [Crystal Lake Central] included, that are in a pack of teams that are all very similar. That means you have to have a great effort every night to gets wins in this league, and we had one tonight.”

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Jacobs boys hoops routs Hampshire by 47 NORTHWEST HERALD Thirteen players scored for the Jacobs boys basketball team and eight added 3-pointers Saturday in a 78-31 Fox Valley Conference win against Hampshire in Algonquin. Cameron Krutwig led the Golden Eagles with 12 points, Mason Materna had nine, and Ajani Rodriguez, Joe Hogle and Ryan Phillips added eight apiece in the win. Jacobs, which improved to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in the FVC, led 20-6 after the first quarter and 43-11 at half. Rodriguez, Hogle, Anthony Perry (six points) and Cooper Schwartz (seven) each knocked down a pair of 3s for the Eagles. Nathan Gomez, Isaiah Gonzales and William Dumoulin led the Whip-Purs (1-6, 0-3 FVC) with six points apiece.

Crystal Lake South 55, Dundee-Crown 46: At Carpentersville, Kyle Leva led

the Gators with 18 points in an FVC

win. The Gators (4-4, 1-1 FVC) trailed, 31-28, after three quarters, but outscored the Chargers, 27-15, in the fourth. Jonathan Holloway added 16 points with four 3s, and Luke Nolan added six points. Nolan, Leva, Michael Weatherburn and Blake Kuffel all had one 3 for South. Gabe Bergeron led the Chargers (26, 0-2) with 19 points, going 7 of 10 from the free-throw line, and Jack Orndahl had 12 points with two 3s in the loss.

WRESTLING Mudge/McMorrow Prospect Invitational: At Mount Prospect, McHenry

tied for fifth place overall. Barrington won the 17-team meet with 214 points, Libertyville (174.5 points) was second and Moline (166 points) was third. McHenry took fifth with 122 points (tied with CreteMonee), and Prairie Ridge (54.5) finished 13th.

Three Warriors earned first-place finishes. Lucas Busse took first at 120 pounds with a major decision, 8-0, in the championship, Jaden Glauser (170) won his title match by decision, 10-8, and Jake Leske won the 182 title match with a 3-1 decision. Matt Gutierrez added a third-place finish at 106 for McHenry, while Nick Fetzner had Prairie Ridge’s best result, taking third at 170. AJ Sweeney was fifth at 220 for McHenry, while the Wolves had three fifth-place finishers: Jace Sparks (120), Trey Piotrowski (138) and Drake Regenhardt (152). Huntley quad: At Huntley, the Red Raiders went 2-1 with victories over Marist, 47-24, and Brother Rice, 42-32, and a loss against Oak Forest, 33-32. Josh Stenger went 3-0 at 120 with a pin and a pair of decisions, and Luke Loprieno (138) was 3-0 with two pins and a technical fall. Zach Spencer (126) went 2-0 with two decisions for Huntley (11-4), and

Christian Benitez (285) went 2-0 with two pins. Vernon Hills triangular: At Vernon Hills, Johnsburg swept the triangular with wins against Palatine, 44-30, and Vernon Hills, 42-30. Dyllan Hess (285) finished 2-0 with pins in 1:30 and 3:00, Ethan Shedbalkar (145) finished 2-0 with a pin in 2:40 and added a decision, Matt Tobin (160) was 2-0 with pins in 1:40 and 1:46, and Jack Clauson (138) went 2-0 with a pin in 0:30 and a technical fall. Nick Swanson (120), Joey Calhoun (160) and Austin Butler (170) all added takedowns for the Skyhawks, who improved to 3-0 in duals. Dundee-Crown quad: At Carpentersville, Marian Central finished 2-1 with wins against Hersey, 44-36, and Waukegan, 52-18. The Hurricanes dropped their dual to D-C, 42-36. Anthony Silva (145) and Luke Silva (152) each went 3-0 for the Hurricanes.

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Matt McCumber had been doing everything right for Cary-Grove except getting the ball into the basket. First-year coach Trojans boys basketball Adam McCloud knew that his senior forward was bound to breakout eventually, and Saturday afternoon was his coming-out party. McCumber scored a game- and season-high 26 points to lead the Trojans past Crystal Lake Central, 68-63, in a back-and-forth Fox Valley Conference contest at the Central Fieldhouse. “He’s gotten high-quality shots all season long, so we almost felt like the rims had a lid on them for him so far,” McCloud said of the Northern Illinois University baseball signee. “He hasn’t gotten things to go his way so far, but we kept telling him to stick to the plan and keeping being the player he is. There was a point where he kind of took

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Lions rolling, but upset possible

When the Detroit Lions left Soldier Field as 17-14 losers Oct. 2 to the Bears and at 1-3 on the season, it seemed possible they were the worst team in the NFL. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was awful that day, completing 23 of 36 passes for 213 yards, zero touchdowns, two interceptions and a 56.8 passer rating. BEARS The Lions had INSIDER no ground game, choosing Hub Arkush to drop back to pass 38 times while attempting to run only 16 times. They allowed the Bears’ woeful offense to put up 408 yards, including 294 through the air for QB Brian Hoyer. While the Bears have gone 2-6 since then and been decimated by injuries and suspensions to key contributors, Stafford has become an MVP candidate, Jim Caldwell might very well be the front-runner for Coach of the Year honors, both offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin will be top candidates for head coaching spots this offseason and the Lions have gone 7-1 to grab a two-game lead in the NFC North with only four games to play. The Lions will be a solid touchdown favorite over the Bears on Sunday in Detroit, and deservingly so, but with all that said, they still are beatable. With the controversy surrounding defensive coordinator Vic Fangio’s future with the Bears surfacing this week, it is ironic their next opponent is the Lions, because it was his game plan and defensive looks that had Stafford completely out of sorts 10 weeks ago. Consider that Jacoby Glenn’s and Deiondre’ Hall’s picks of Stafford in that game were two of only five the Bears’ defense has managed all year, and Stafford has thrown only three

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others in his other 11 games. So here’s why the Bears could beat the Lions again: When you look at Detroit on either side of the ball, who are the players the Bears have to take away to beat them? There really isn’t one. The Lions’ running game is among the NFL’s worst at 29th. Theo Riddick has claimed the starting running back job because of what he gives them in the passing game with 53 catches for 371 yards and five touchdowns, but hyperactive inside linebacker Nick Kwiatkoski – even if he’s not always where he’s supposed to be – and company can handle Riddick, Zach Zenner and Dwayne Washington on the ground. The Lions are throwing the ball well, with five guys – Riddick, Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, Anquan Boldin and Eric Ebron – all with 39 or more catches, but only Tate requires special attention, which cornerback Tracy

Most of the San Francisco defense chases Bears running back Jordan Howard during last week’s game at Soldier Field. The Bears won, 26-6.

Porter can handle. The key is Boldin, who is Stafford’s security blanket on third down and in the red zone. Where the Bears can and should attack is on the interior of the offensive line. Graham Glasgow and Laken Tomlinson both have been in and out of the lineup, and with Travis Swanson out at center with a concussion, Glasgow will take over, and he and Tomlinson will be next to each other. Nose tackle Eddie Goldman and defensive end Akiem Hicks might have a field day. The strength of the Lions’ defense is the secondary, where corner Darius Slay and safety Glover Quin both are playing at Pro Bowl levels. Across from them, safety Tavon Wilson and corner Nevin Lawson can be attacked. Right end Ziggy Ansah is a “Manimal” when healthy, which he hasn’t been most of the year, but might be

Sunday. Behind him, Kerry Hyder has had a nice year rushing the passer with seven sacks. Haloti Ngata has lost a step but still is hard to move, and middle linebacker Tahir Whitehead has become the tackles leader of the defense but is battling a bulky knee right now and might be limited. The Lions hope Pro Bowler DeAndre Levy will be back after missing the past year and a half with a hip injury, and that could be a significant upgrade for their defense. Clearly the Lions are well coached and executing at a high level, but with another big effort from Howard and a big pass rush, stranger things than a Bears’ upset have happened.

had in that game, but even though the Lions’ defense is playing well, Barkley should have his opportunities, especially if the Lions stack the box to stop Jordan Howard. He’ll have to keep an eye out for corner Darius Slay and safety Glover Quin, Detroit’s top ballhawks, and avoid any turnovers.

Detroit throws lots of short passes, especially to Golden Tate. Floyd has to be aware of these plays if they come in his direction, and use his speed to make a play in the open field. As a pass rusher, Floyd can help the defense in a big way if he gets to Lions QB Matthew Stafford.

• Hub Arkush is executive editor of Pro Football Weekly. Write to him at harkush@profootballweekly.com and follow him on Twitter @Hub_Arkush.

What to watch for: Bears at Detroit Lions HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN Noon kickoff on CBS (Spero Dedes, Solomon Wilcots) and WBBM Radio AM-780 & 105.9FM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Zach Zaidman) MATCHUP TO WATCH Bears QB Matt Barkley vs. Lions secondary: What’s more important, the Lions’ overall numbers against the pass or what they have done recently? On the season, Detroit is allowing opposing quarterbacks to complete a staggering 73.7 percent of their passes (highest in the NFL) and compile a rating of 101.9 (second highest). However, they picked off Saints quarterback Drew Brees three times last week and held him out of the end zone, in the Superdome no

less. The Lions’ defense has been a bend-butdon’t-break unit all season, and in the past six games, it has not allowed more than 20 points. Barkley heads into Ford Field for his first road start in the NFL coming off an 11-for-18 performance in the snow last week. He has shown toughness in the pocket while throwing some good balls over the Matt Barkley past five quarters, and this Lions secondary will open up chances for him to sustain drives. Can he be as efficient as Brian Hoyer was in Week 4 against Detroit (28 of 36 for 302 yards)? Of course, Barkley doesn’t have the talent at wideout that Hoyer

X-FACTOR OLB Leonard Floyd: The Bears’ first-round pick needed some time to re-acclimate himself last week after a scary concussion kept him out of one game, but then Floyd got in a groove, notching two sacks and a safety. He’s key to the Bears’ defense every week, but against Detroit, his speed and athleticism will be crucial, as well as his play recognition.

STAT TO KEEP IN MIND The Lions have lost only once at Ford Field this season, where the Bears haven’t won since 2012 and where Stafford has thrown only one interception all season. FISHBAIN’S PICK Lions 32, Bears 20

– Kevin Fishbain, kfishbain@profootballweekly.com

BULLS 105, HEAT 100

By BRIAN SANDALOW For the Sun-Times

Wade has had that impact since signing as a free agent. “You infuse him into a veteran locker room that has young players, it won’t take very long before they’re standing for the right things,” Spoelstra said. “He’s going to make sure that happens.” Of course, Saturday wasn’t the first time Spoelstra has seen Wade in person in a non-Heat uniform. On Nov. 10, Wade scored 13 points on just 5 of 17 shooting in his return to Miami, a 98-95 Bulls win. That game was complete with the tribute video, standing ovations, overwhelming emotions and over-the-top nostalgia that comes when a player like Wade returns to his former home. Saturday wasn’t quite like that. It was a home game against a struggling Heat team that doesn’t look like it did during the glory years. And as Fred Hoiberg pointed out, Wade has played against them before. But that doesn’t it mean Hoiberg expected it to be ho-hum. “I think any time he plays against Miami he’s going to have some emotions involved, just like any player that’s played their entire career in one uniform,” Hoiberg said.

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CHICAGO – Before Saturday night’s game, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was asked when it will stop being weird seeing Dwyane Wade in a Bulls uniform. Spoelstra coached Wade for eight seasons, winning a pair of titles and making four trips to the NBA Finals together to help Miami become one of the most famous sports teams in the world, with Wade cementing his place as one of the game’s most respected and influential players. After all that and only half a year since Wade bolted for the Bulls, Spoelstra clearly wasn’t at the point where it’s normal to see his former player in somebody else’s uniform. “Will it ever (stop being weird)? I will never admit,” Spoelstra said before the Bulls beat Miami 105-100. “That’s not ever going to look right, him in a Bulls uniform.” Considering what Spoelstra and Wade did along with LeBron James and Chris Bosh in Miami, that answer’s not surprising. Unlike James and Bosh, Wade was drafted by Miami and was there when the Heat won their 2006 title and helped them pull off its league-altering free

agency coup in the summer of 2010 that set the stage for their dominant run. On Saturday, Wade scored 28 points for the Bulls, who struggled with a Miami team playing its fourth game in five nights and only clinched the win after a Heat turnover on their final possession. Wade’s highlight came with 9:03 left in the third when he drove the lane, dunked with one hand and was fouled by Hassan Whiteside for a three-point play. Jimmy Butler had 31. During his career, Wade has been a star and also matured into a leader. That maturity and steadiness is something Wade has been lauded for during his brief time with the Bulls, and it’s something Spoelstra clearly values. “It’s invaluable. He’s a Hall of Famer on the court but he’s a Hall of Fame person,” Spoelstra said. “Those qualities immediately are felt in a locker room. He’s a standup human being. Believes in the right things. He’s a family man. A great leader in the locker room.” Those qualities have rubbed off during his time with the Bulls. His influence has been hard to miss, and Spoelstra wasn’t surprised

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Bulls guard Dwyane Wade (right) shoots over Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson during the second half Saturday at the United Center. The Bulls won, 105-100.

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Felicio moves ahead of Portis in rotation By BRIAN SANDALOW For the Sun-Times

CHICAGO – Cristiano Felicio only joined the Bulls as a free agent after impressing in the summer league, and didn’t get much playing time until the end of the lost 2015-16 season after an injury to Joakim Noah. Bobby Portis is a former first-round pick from a school in a power conference, and came with hopes and expectations. Cristiano But right now, the Felicio unheralded Felicio is the one earning the minutes. Entering Saturday’s game against the Miami Heat, Felicio had played 33 minutes over the past two contests. Portis didn’t get off the bench in those games, and his progress seems to have halted, but the Bulls haven’t given up on him yet. “We’re still confident in Bobby

BULLS 105, HEAT 100 MIAMI (100) McRoberts 3-5 0-0 8, Whiteside 9-19 2-4 20, Dragic 1019 1-1 21, Ellington 3-7 0-0 7, McGruder 0-2 0-0 0, Williams 3-9 4-6 10, Reed 4-5 0-2 8, T.Johnson 5-13 3-3 15, Richardson 5-12 1-2 11. Totals 42-91 11-18 100. CHICAGO (105) Gibson 6-11 1-2 13, Lopez 2-7 0-0 4, Rondo 2-6 0-0 4, Wade 11-24 6-7 28, Butler 8-15 15-16 31, McDermott 3-9 2-2 8, Mirotic 4-6 0-0 9, Felicio 2-3 2-2 6, Grant 0-2 0-0 0, Valentine 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 38-84 28-31 105. Miami Chicago

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3-Point Goals-Miami 5-20 (McRoberts 2-3, T.Johnson 2-5, Ellington 1-3, Williams 0-1, Dragic 0-2, Richardson 0-6), Chicago 1-8 (Mirotic 1-3, Rondo 0-1, Wade 0-2, McDermott 0-2). Fouled Out-None. Rebounds-Miami 43 (Whiteside, Williams 8), Chicago 47 (Lopez 10). Assists-Miami 25 (Dragic 11), Chicago 17 (Rondo 6). Total Fouls-Miami 22, Chicago 15. Technicals_Chicago defensive three second, Chicago team. A-21,450 (20,917).

and believe that he’s got a heck of a future in front of him,” coach Fred Hoiberg said. “He’s a young kid, still learning his way out there. He’s had some really good moments for us in the year-plus that we’ve had him.” Felicio, meanwhile, has impressed with his movement and energy and size. And that’s partly what’s gotten him into the rotation.

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“Right now, with the way with the matches have been, Cris has gotten more of an opportunity,” Hoiberg said. “He, obviously, started out the year in the rotation. Bobby came in for a good stretch of games, and now we’re getting Cris back out there. Some of it will depend on rotation, some of it will depend on how they’re playing, and you’ve got to make those decisions accordingly.” Robin Lopez also has been impressed with Felicio’s play and preparedness. “Cris is a fantastic player,” Lopez said. “I know at that point, when you’re young, getting that opportunity, getting some consistent minutes, it can be difficult to perform when you don’t know if your next couple minutes on the court are coming. He’s done a great job of just staying ready.” MCW update: Hoiberg said Michael Carter-Williams, who hasn’t played since Oct. 31, is doing well and has “pretty much full activity on his legs.” Carter-Williams will get rechecked

soon, but Hoiberg couldn’t say whether he’ll be back by the end of the month. “He’s just got to make sure we get that wrist right,” Hoiberg said. “It’s going to take him a little time once he gets that cast off to get some flexion in there to get the mobility and get it feeling where it needs to be for him to be back in the rotation. He’s doing very well. Hopefully get him back here soon.” Back from the D-League: E a r ly Saturday, the Bulls recalled Jerian Grant and Paul Zipser from the D-League Windy City Bulls. In Windy City’s 96-94 victory Friday over Canton in Hoffman Estates, Grant scored 20 points and added nine assists, hitting the game-winning shot. Zipser had 13 points and 15 rebounds. For Zipser, the D-League has represented the bulk of his playing time. Entering Saturday, the second-round pick has appeared in six games but played only 30 minutes. On Friday alone, he played 42.

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Louisville’s Lamar Jackson holds up the Heisman Trophy after winning the award Saturday in New York.

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Louisville’s Jackson wins Heisman Trophy By RALPH D. RUSSO The Associated Press

NEW YORK – Lamar Jackson leapt over a loaded field of Heisman Trophy contenders early in the season, and by the time he slowed down, nobody could catch him. The sensational sophomore quarterback became the first Louisville player to win the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, beating out preseason favorite Deshaun Watson of Clemson despite some late-season struggles. Baker Mayfield finished third, and Oklahoma teammate and fellow finalist Dede Westbrook was fourth. Michigan’s Jabrill Peppers was fifth. Jackson, wearing a red velvet blazer with shiny black lapels, said he could feel his heart pounding in his chest right before his name was announced, and he barely held it together while giving his speech with the former Heisman winners standing behind him on stage. “I almost cried,” Jackson said. “I never get emotional, but to have my name called and see all those great players ...” Watson, who finished third in Heisman voting last year, led a stacked group of contenders entering this season that included five of the top seven vote-getters in 2015. Jackson outdid them all in his first season as Louisville’s full-time starter, accounting for 51 touchdowns and averaging 410 yards a game in total of-

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Voting for the 2016 Heisman Trophy, with first-, second- and third-place votes and total points (voting on 3-2-1 basis): Player 1st 2nd 3rd Tot Lamar Jackson, Louisville 526 251 64 2,144 Deshaun Watson, Clemson 269 302 113 1,524 Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma 26 72 139 361 Dede Westbrook, Oklahoma 7 49 90 209 Jabrill Peppers, Michigan 11 45 85 208 Jake Browning, Washington 3 41 91 182 Jonathan Allen, Alabama 17 21 39 132 D’Onta Foreman, Texas 6 21 71 131 Christian McCaffrey, Stanford 10 17 39 103 Dalvin Cook, Florida St. 3 15 28 67 Donnel Pumphrey, S. Diego St. 4 12 31 67 fense. He ultimately won going away with 2,144 points to Watson’s 1,524. By percentage of possible points received, Jackson’s victory was the seventh largest in Heisman history, and he became the youngest winner at 19 years, 352 days, a few days younger than 2013 winner Jameis Winston of Florida State. Jackson is the first Heisman Trophy winner to play on a team that lost its last two games of the regular season since Tim Brown of Notre Dame in 1987. He’s the first to enter the postseason without a chance to win the national title since Johnny Manziel of Texas A&M in 2012. No matter. Jackson did so much before November it was difficult to deny him the award because of a couple of missteps at the end.

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Army ends long slide Illinois

overpowers C. Michigan

By DAVID GINSBURG The Associated Press

The ASSOCIATED PRESS

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President-elect Donald Trump acknowledges spectators during the first half of the Army-Navy football game Saturday in Baltimore. Army won, 21-17 overs, three in the first half. By halftime, Army led 14-0 and owned a 14-1 advantage in first downs. After watching from the Navy side of the field before halftime, Trump visited the TV booth on the Army side in the third quarter. The interview with the president-elect coincided with a big shift in momentum.

Andy Davidson lost a fumble on the Black Knights’ first possession of the second half and the Midshipmen recovered at the Army 32. A screen pass for 16 yards set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Abey to get Navy to 14-7. Minutes later, the Midshipmen got a field goal after a replay overturned a lost fumble by Abey at the Army 11.

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DePaul falls to Temple in invitational The ASSOCIATED PRESS MIAMI – Obi Enechionyia and Shizz Alston Jr. each scored 15 points, and Temple ran out to a 25-point lead before hanging on to beat DePaul, 7465, Saturday in the Hoophall Miami Invitational. Quinton Rose scored 12 and Josh Brown had 11 for the Owls (7-3), who have won six of their last seven games. Eli Cain scored 17 points for DePaul (5-3), which got 15 from Billy Garrett Jr. The Blue Demons came in shooting only 29 percent from 3-point range and struggled again, making only 1 of 15. E. Illinois 63, W. Illinois 49: At Macomb, Montell Goodwin scored 17 points and led four starters in double-figure scoring as EIU cruised. Dama finished with 11 points, 13 rebounds and five blocked shots for the Panthers (6-4). Mike Miklusak finished with 18 points and nine rebounds to lead Leathernecks (2-7), who swept the series a year ago.

Illinois St. 74, UT Martin 57: At Normal, Paris Lee, the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Week, joined four starters with 12 points each as ISU dismantled Tennessee-Martin. MiKyle McIntosh, Deontae Hawkins and Phil Fayne joined Lee with a dozen points each, and Tony Wills finished with 10 points as the Redbirds remained unbeaten in five home games (5-3.) Kedar Edwards finished with 15 points to lead UT Martin (8-3). Loyola of Chicago 72, Milwaukee 56:

At Chicago, Milton Doyle scored 22 points with six rebounds and seven assists as Loyola of Chicago rolled. Doyle was 9 of 10 from the field including a pair of 3-pointers for the Ramblers (9-2), who have won four straight. Cody Wichmann scored 13 points with four rebounds for the Panthers (4-6). Brock Stull added 11 points. Sam Houston St. 79, S. Illinois 73: At Carbondale, Christopher Galbreath Jr. scored 26 points, and Sam Houston

State snapped a two-game road losing streak. Torry Butler and Aurimas Majausukas added 17 points each for the Bearkats (6-3). Armon Fletcher and Mike Rodriguez each had 14 points to lead SIU (5-5).

Missouri Western St. 49, SIU Edwardsville 44: At Edwardsville, Cole Clear-

man hit five 3-pointers and scored 17 points as Division II Missouri Western State stunned SIU Edwardsville. Jalen Henry scored 13 for SIU Edwardsville (4-6), who had a dreadful day shooting. Bradley 83, Chicago St. 48: At Peoria, Dwayne Lautier-Ogunleye and Luuk van Bree had 15 points apiece as Bradley drubbed Chicago State (3-5). Darrell Brown nailed 4 of 6 from beyond the arc for 14 pointsfor Bradley (5-5).

Grand Canyon 73, Illinois-Chicago 69:

At Phoenix, DeWayne Russell and Keonta Vernon (5-4) combined for 33 points as Grand Canyon held on to defeat Illinois-Chicago (4-5).

CHAMPAIGN – Tracy Abrams proved he was back to top shape – or even better – when he scored a career-high 31 points and led Illinois in a 92-73 drubbing of Central Michigan on Saturday afternoon. Abrams scored 23 points in the first half and finished 7 of 8 from 3-point range on a day when he scored his 1,000th career point with Illinois (8-3). It’s been a long road for the guard from Chicago who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries. Despite the difficult journey, Abrams Tracy Abrams had a priority for whom to credit for his on-court success. “My teammates for giving me the ball and just the hard work, being in the gym a lot.” Abrams said. “It just shows that hard work pays off.” Illinois shot at or above 50 percent from the field in the first 10 minutes, but a six-minute Central Michigan scoring drought allowed Illinois to go on a 23-3 run and lead by as many as 19 points in the first half. Leron Black played another compete game off the bench, scoring a career-high 21 points. Marcus Keene led Central Michigan (8-3) with 25 points and Braylon Rayson added 18. No. 17 Wisconsin 93, Marquette 84: At Milwaukee, Bronson Koenig scored 18 points, and Ethan Happ scored all 11 of his in the second half for Wisconsin. Happ dominated the paint after halftime after being bogged down with foul trouble in the first half. The 6-foot-10 Happ added five rebounds and negated the inside presence of Marquette’s 6-11 center Luke Fischer. Wisconsin (9-2) went on a 16-0 run in the second half to help build an 18-point lead with 6:44 left. Marquette (7-3) got within eight with 2:22 left but never seriously threatened the rest of the way. Markus Howard led Marquette with 22 points. No. 18 Purdue 77, Cleveland St. 53: At West Lafayette, Indiana, Isaac Haas scored 14 points, Caleb Swanigan had 13 points and 10 rebounds and Dakota Mathias added 12 points on four 3-pointers for Purdue.

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BALTIMORE – Army ended a 14year run of frustration against Navy, using an overpowering running game and opportunistic defense to carve out a long overdue 21-17 victory Saturday. With future commander in chief Donald Trump looking on, the Black Knights blew a 14-point lead before quarterback Ahmad Bradshaw scored on a 9-yard run with 6:42 left to give Army the win it had been waiting for since 2001. The Black Knights’ 14-game losing streak was the longest by either academy in a series that began in 1890. Army (7-5) trails 60-50-7 in one of the nation’s historic rivalries. Navy (9-4) was coming off a physical 34-10 loss to Temple in the American Athletic Conference title game and had only one week to prepare for Army with a new quarterback, sophomore Zach Abey, who was making his first college start. Abey took over for Will Worth, who broke his foot against Temple. Abey ran for two touchdowns but passed for only 89 yards and was intercepted twice. Navy had four turn-

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BETTING ODDS NBA

Sunday FAVORITE LINE O/U at DETROIT OFF (OFF) at OKLAHOMA CITY 4 (209) Golden State 9 (223½) at PHOENIX 4½ (208) at LA LAKERS OFF (OFF)

UNDERDOG Philadelphia Boston at MINNESOTA New Orleans New York

COLLEGE BASKETBALL FAVORITE at VIRGINIA TECH at KENTUCKY at FLORIDA ST at INDIANA ST at NORTH CAROLINA at MINNESOTA

Sunday LINE 9½ 24½ 2½ 9 20 15

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McHenry’s Colton Klein passes the ball in the second quarter Saturday against Prairie Ridge. The Wolves won, 26-19.

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in the paint. They did really well on defense. We were flying around, just playing our game. It’s discipline and flying around, playing as hard as you can.” Prairie Ridge has not lost a regular-season game to an FVC opponent, outside of tournaments, since the 2015 season. “We were moving the ball a lot better in the fourth quarter,” Loeding said. “They came to trap and one guy was always open, so we found him. [McHenry] had some open looks. Some of those shots could have fallen and it could have been a whole different game.”

Injured Seabrook will be evaluated at morning skate By BRIAN HEDGER For the Sun-Times

CHICAGO – Optional morning skates are optional for a reason. Typically, they’re of low importance and held just to get some guys on the ice. The optional skate the Blackhawks will have Sunday at the United Center is the rare exception. It might determine whether defenseman Brent Seabrook returns from an upper-body Jonathan injury Sunday night Toews against the Dallas Stars, and it will factor into center Jonathan Toews’ travel plans next week. Toews will miss his ninth game with a back injury, but he might skate in the morning for the first time since Dec. 4. If he skates and his body responds well, Toews might make the threegame road trip to New York and St. Louis. But would Toews be playing through this if it were a playoff series? “Knowing Jonny, I think he’d probably find a way,” coach Joel Quenneville said Saturday. “But we’ve got to do what’s right long term, and we’ve got to do what’s right now, and we’ve got to make sure he’s 100 percent and ready to go.” The Hawks are 4-2-2 without Toews and still sit atop the Western Confer-

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The Chargers beat Waukegan, 47-20, with Nick Diaz (160) winning by decision, Michael McCorkle (170) winning by technical fall and Chase Raap (182) winning by decision. Downers Grove South Invite: At Downers Grove, Crystal Lake Central finished fourth at the 12-team meet, falling to Wheaton Warrenville South, 47-17, in the third-place dual. Lenny Petersen (138) and Frank Carone (160) each were perfect for the Tigers, going 4-0, while Austin Ernd (132), Liam O’Donnell (182) and Seamus O’Donnell (195) went 3-1, and Connor Burns (126) was 2-1. Sterling Invite: At Sterling, Woodstock finished ninth out of 10 teams with 39 points. Clinton (Iowa) took first with

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Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook will try to skate during the team’s morning skate Sunday, which will determine whether he can play later in the day against the Stars. ence with 38 points. The Hawks see no need to rush his recovery, even if it has dragged on much longer than anticipated. “When guys are ready to play, they’re ready to play,” Quenneville said. “I don’t think we want to feel that [our spot in the standings] makes the decision for us. Everybody wants to be on the ice, and everybody wants to play. When you’re ready to go, that’s 237 points, followed by DeWitt (Iowa) with 182 points and Sterling (167). Javier Villalobos had the best finish for the Blue Streaks, taking third at 285. Aidan Jacobs took fourth at 182 for Woodstock, and Tanner Heidtke (160) was sixth. Grant quad: At Fox Lake, Harvard went 1-2, beating Zion-Benton, 41-33, and losing to DeKalb, 48-24, and Grant, 48-18.

basically when it’s time.” Seabrook, who was injured in the second period Tuesday against the Coyotes, might be ready. He practiced Saturday after missing the Hawks’ 1-0 overtime loss to the Rangers on Friday. “I felt really good in practice,” said Seabrook, who had missed only 10 games in the previous 10 seasons. “The lungs at the end were burning a little bit [working] with [assistant coach Mike Kitchen], but just trying to get ready to roll.” Corey Crawford also is progressing in his recovery from an appendectomy Dec. 3 that was expected to shelf him for two to three weeks. He’s getting closer to doing on-ice drills. “He’s doing all right,” Quenneville said. “I still think that being away and then getting him back on the ice, it’ll be some time to get him back to Square 1. But he’s excited about getting back in the equipment here soon.” Notes : W i n g e r s M a r i a n H o s sa and Richard Panik didn’t practice, but Quenneville said both are fine. Goalie Scott Darling will start his fifth consecutive game. Assistant coach Kevin Dineen might miss Sunday’s game after his father, Bill, died Saturday at age 84 in Lake George, New York. He played in the NHL and AHL, coached in the AHL and is a member of the AHL Hall of Fame. “Bill Dineen was a tremendous man,” Quenneville said. “Everybody that had the privilege to meet Bill and be around him loved the guy.” lay with a time of 3:24.6, the 400 medley 4x100 IM with a time of 3:59.84, and the 200 medley with a time of 1:48.91. Omid Babakhani was second in the 50 free for C-G with a time of 22.89, while Jacobs co-op’s Harold Ogaban was fifth overall in the same event with a time of 23.53. C-G finished second in five other relays. The Golden Eagles’ 200 backstroke relay team finished first with a time of 1:49.24, while they were runner-up in the 400-yard medley relay.

BOYS SWIMMING Rolling Meadows Wild Stallion Jamboree: At Rolling Meadows, Cary-Grove BOYS HOCKEY Highland Park 6, Crystal Lake South 2: placed first, finishing 83 points ahead

of the runner-up. The Trojans won the 12-team meet with 221 points, followed by Buffalo Grove (138 points) and Prospect (136). Jacobs co-op took fifth with 108 points. Cary-Grove finished first in three relays, winning the 400-yard free re-

At the Leafs Ice Centre in West Dundee, the Gators got out to a quick 1-0 lead on a goal by Eric Helm in the first period, but Highland answered with the next four goals. Helm added his second goal to cut Highland’s lead to 4-2 before South conceded the final two goals.

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The Boilermakers (8-2) finished the first half on a 12-0 run to lead 41-20 and never were threatened thereafter, leading by as many as 27 points in the second half. Bobby Word had 14 points to lead Cleveland State (3-6). No. 9 Indiana 103, Houston Baptist 61: At Bloomington, Indiana, James Blackmon Jr. scored 18 points and Robert Johnson added 16 for Indiana (8-1). Thomas Bryant finished with nine points and 13 rebounds for the Hoosiers, who outrebounded Houston Baptist 45-31. The Huskies (3-5) trailed Indiana by

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Kevin Huerter added a career-high 14

East Lansing, Michigan, Eron Harris started the scoring in each half with multiple 3-point shots and scored 20 points as Michigan State (7-4) stayed in front throughout in beating Tennessee Tech at the Breslin Center. Harris hit a trio of 3-point shots early in the first half, and two early in the second half. He finished 5 of 11 from behind the 3-point line. Aleksa Jugovic, the top scorer for the Golden Eagles (4-7) at 17 points a game, scored 14. No. 3 Kansas 89, Nebraska 72: At Lawrence, Kansas, Frank Mason III had 18 points and seven assists without a turn-

Tai Webster led Nebraska (5-5) with 22 points. Ohio St. 64, UConn 60: At Columbus, Ohio, Trevor Thompson’s matching double-double – 17 points and 17 rebounds – led Ohio State. Jalen Adams made a 3-pointer with 26 seconds left and converted a threepoint play eight seconds later to pull UConn within three, but Ohio State’s Marc Loving hit a free throw put the lead back to four. The Huskies missed their final three shots. Maryland 66, Saint Peter’s 56: At College Park, Maryland, Justin Jackson scored 19 points, and fellow freshman

Peter’s (4-5).

Michigan St. 71, Tennessee Tech 63: At uk added 15 points apiece for Kansas (9-1). as Maryland (10-1) never trailed Saint

Pitt 81, Penn St. 73: At Newark, New Jersey, Michael Young had 29 points and nine rebounds as Pittsburgh (8-2) held on to defeat Penn State (6-5) in the Never Forget Tribute Classic. Jamel Artis had 16 points and eight rebounds, Cameron Johnson scored 10 and Sheldon Jeter added eight points, 10 rebounds and five blocked shots for Pitt. No. 2 UCLA 102, Michigan 84: At Los Angeles, T.J. Leaf scored 21 points, fellow freshman Lonzo Ball added 19 and UCLA shot 67 percent in beating Michigan to improve to 10-0. Zak Irvin scored 18 points to lead the Wolverines (7-3).

• Sunday, December 11, 2016

Why are the Cubs raising ticket prices so dramatically? Because they can. The public rationale they used to explain their big, fat price increase was a bunch of nonsense. They said they VIEWS needed to continue Rick to invest Morrissey in the product, to continue to provide “tremendous access’’ to season-ticket holders and blah, blah, blah. No, they’re raising ticket prices by an average of 19.5 percent for next season because they can. They won a World Series, and now it’s time for everyone to pay up. Because you will. If you were under the impression the Cubs, led by Tom Ricketts’ down-homey smile, were some sort of quaint farm operation, complete with a quilt on the barn, well, now you know. They want your money, as much of it as they can get, just like every other sports franchise does. That’s the No. 1 goal of every team in sports. You don’t see major league owners doing whatever it takes to build a winner, their finances be damned, do you? You don’t hear of many baseball teams overspending on players at the risk of going bankrupt, do you? Winning simply is permission to get more of your money, and, boy, are the Cubs winning at that game. The cost of infield club box seats is going up 31 percent next season. Besides building a great team, the

would have. And enough of you would have bought the tickets anyway. If there’s anything more empowering than a trophy, I don’t know what it is. Welcome to the big leagues, where might makes right. I think most fans, at least on some level, felt a little dirty after news of the price increase hit. It didn’t sit right. It looked opportunistic, and that’s a nice way of putting it. But, for the most part, there was a shrug, not of indifference but of surrender. That shrug said, “What are you going to do?” The answer, of course, is nothing. You’re going to take it and swallow it and keep cheering for the champion Cubs. But the increase surely will mean more families being priced out of taking in a game at Wrigley. We easily AP file photo are talking $400 or $500 for good seats, Mark Pytewicz holds up his oldest son, Jeremy, as they take turns writing in chalk Nov. 7 food, drink and parking for a family on the center field gate at Wrigley Field. Fans started writing messages encouraging the of four. Pull up a chair, junior. You’re Cubs on the walls outside the famed ballpark’s bleachers during the run to the team’s watching the game from home. Again, it can’t be stressed enough: first championship since 1908. The Cubs finally won a World Series. There were few things fans wouldn’t Cubs under Ricketts family ownership could make Cubs tickets the most have added on to what already was a have agreed to in order to make that expensive in baseball. great culture. The team is fun, Wrigley happen – including giving a warm There won’t be a fan revolt against Field is fun and, by association, you’re it. In case you haven’t heard, the Cubs welcome to a hard-throwing, girlfun, too. But it wasn’t so fun sitting won a World Series for the first time friend-abusing closer. So it follows through those miserable rebuilding in 108 years. That trumps everything. that there are few things that are goseasons, and fans deserve better than You say parking prices are horrening to get in the way of their buzz over dous near Wrigley? The Cubs won the a long-overdue championship. the hit to the checkbook the Cubs are World Series. You say you contracted giving them now. A more incremental But never forget the team’s six-year price increase would have been a classy bubonic plague at a Wrigley construc- business plan: We’re going to rebuild tion site? The Cubs won the World “thank you” to the paying customers this franchise, sell you on hope and who had put up with all that wretched- Series. Couldn’t get into the college promise during reconstruction and, ness. As a reminder, the losing seasons you wanted? You’re being audited? when the whole thing finally comes under the Rickettses, starting in 2010: She didn’t show up at the altar? The to fruition, make you pay through the 75-87, 71-91, 61-101, 66-96 and 73-89. Cubs won the World Series. nose for it. What did the Cubs do after they The franchise knows that if disThe Cubs sure have a funny way of finally broke through with 97 victories gruntled season-ticket holders decide showing gratitude. in 2015? They raised ticket prices by 10 not to re-up for next year, a long percent, giving them the third-highest line of people is ready to take their • Rick Morrissey is a Chicago place. If it thought it could get away prices in the majors, behind the Red Sun-Times columnist. Write to him at Sox and Yankees. The near-20 percent with doubling ticket prices without a rmorrissey@suntimes.com and follow public-relations mushroom cloud, it increase for next season very well him on Twitter at @MorrisseyCST.

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FIVE-DAY PLANNER TEAM

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

at Detroit Noon CBS AM-780, 105.9-FM DALLAS 6 p.m. CSN AM-720

at N.Y. Rangers 6 p.m. CSN, NBCSN AM-720

at N.Y. Islanders 6 p.m. CSN AM-720

MINNESOTA 7 p.m. WGN, ESPN AM-890

at Milwaukee 7 p.m. WGN, TNT AM-890

WHAT TO WATCH Pro football Noon: Bears at Detroit, CBS Noon: Washington at Philadelphia, FOX 3:25 p.m.: Seattle at Green Bay, FOX 7:20 p.m.: Dallas at N.Y. Giants, NBC Pro hockey 6 p.m.: Dallas at Blackhawks, CSN Men’s basketball 11 a.m.: Mississippi at Virgnia Tech, ESPNU 11 a.m.: LIU Brooklyn vs. St. John’s, FS1 2 p.m.: Kentucky vs. Hofstra, ESPN 3 p.m.: Florida at Florida St., ESPNU 4 p.m.: Northern Illinois at Minnesota, BTN 4 p.m.: Tennessee at North Carolina, ESPN 5 p.m.: Alabama at Oregon, ESPNU 6 p.m.: New Orleans at Northwestern, BTN Women’s basketball Noon: Arizona St. at Kentucky, SEC 1 p.m.: Marquette at Wisconsin, BTN 1 p.m.: Connecticut at Kansas St., FS1 2 p.m.: Minnesota at South Carolina, SEC 3:30 p.m.: Tennessee at Texas, FS1 Golf 1 p.m.: PGA Tour, PNC Father/Son Challenge, final day, TGC 2 p.m.: PGA Tour, PNC Father/Son Challenge, final day, NBC

Swimming 5:30 p.m.: FINA, World Swimming Championships, NBCSN Figure skating 7:30 p.m.: ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Finals highlights, NBCSN (taped) Bowling Noon: PBA World Championship, ESPN College wrestling 11 a.m.: Rutgers at Maryland, BTN Soccer 12:55 a.m.: FIFA Club World Cup, quarterfinal, Jeonbuk (South Korea) vs. América (Mexico), FS1 4:20 a.m.: FIFA Clup World Cup, quarterfinal, Mamelodi (South Africa) vs. Kashima (Japan), FS1 6 a.m.: Premier League, West Bromwich Albion at Chelsea, NBCSN 8:15 a.m.: Premier League, Tottenham at Manchester United, NBCSN 8:30 a.m.: Bundesliga, Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. Mainz, FS1 10:20 a.m.: Bundesliga, Schalke vs. Bayer Leverkusen, FS2 10:30 a.m.: Premier League, West Ham United at Liverpool, NBCSN 1 p.m.: Men’s NCAA College Cup, Division I championship, Wake Forest vs Stanford, ESPNU

SPORTS BRIEFS

Seattle wins MLS Cup, beating Toronto on penalty kicks

TORONTO – Roman Torres scored in the sixth round of penalty kicks to give the Seattle Sounders their first MLS Cup title, 5-4, over Toronto FC after 120 scoreless minutes Saturday night. It was the first MLS Cup final to fail to produce a goal in regulation, setting the stage for a dramatic tiebreaker. While Toronto’s Michael Bradley and Alvaro Fernandez for Seattle had both seen their shots saved, the game went to sudden-death spot kicks. Toronto’s Justin Morrow could only clatter his shot off the crossbar, setting the stage for Torres to win it with a high shot down the middle of the goal.

second the past two years. “It’s a thrilling event to come out with a win, amazing feeling,” Kuchar said. “I think it’s just such a fun partnership we’ve had. We’ve had such a good run. To have our last four events together, to have our track record be first, second, second, first is quite amazing.” English eagled the par-5 17th and they closed with a 7-under 65 in better-ball play to finish at 28 under.

Two runners die after collapsing in China half-marathon

BEIJING – Two runners died after collapsing during a half-marathon in southern China on Saturday, event organizers said. One runner suffered sudden heart failure 2.8 miles from the finish of the English, Kuchar win Shootout Xiamen International Half-Marathon in NAPLES, Fla. – Harris English and Matt the coastal city of the same name. A Kuchar won the Franklin Templeton Shootout on Saturday, holding off Wiscon- second runner died after crossing the finish line. sin friends Steve Stricker and Jerry Kelly Both were taken to an area hospital, by a stroke at Tiburon. English and Kuchar also won in 2013 where they were declared dead. in their first start together and finished –Wire reports

NFL NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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

PREPS AMERICAN CONFERENCE

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

WEEK 14 Thursday’s Result Kansas City 21, Oakland 13 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.

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 Kansas City 10 3 0 Oakland 10 3 0 Denver 8 4 0 San Diego 5 7 0

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 .769 .769 .667 .417

PF 302 358 286 334

PA 255 320 229 319

WEEK 15 Thursday’s Game Los Angeles at Seattle, 7:25 p.m. Saturday’s Game Miami at N.Y. Jets, 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18 Green Bay at Bears, noon Philadelphia at Baltimore, noon Cleveland at Buffalo, noon Detroit at N.Y. Giants, noon Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, noon Tennessee at Kansas City, noon Indianapolis at Minnesota, noon Jacksonville at Houston, noon New Orleans at Arizona, 3:05 p.m. San Francisco at Atlanta, 3:05 p.m. New England at Denver, 3:25 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 3:25 p.m. Tampa Bay at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 Carolina at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

NHL

NBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts Blackhawks 29 17 8 4 38 St. Louis 28 16 8 4 36 Minnesota 26 14 8 4 32 Winnipeg 30 13 14 3 29 Nashville 27 12 11 4 28 Dallas 29 11 12 6 28 Colorado 26 10 15 1 21 Paciﬁc Division GP W L OT Pts Anaheim 28 14 9 5 33 Edmonton 30 14 11 5 33 Calgary 30 15 13 2 32 San Jose 27 15 11 1 31 Los Angeles 27 14 11 2 30 Vancouver 28 12 14 2 26 Arizona 27 9 13 5 23

GF GA 78 69 78 76 72 55 78 87 78 78 74 93 57 85 GF GA 76 74 90 83 75 84 64 58 71 70 67 83 62 83

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 28 19 6 3 41 91 62 Ottawa 28 16 10 2 34 69 73 Boston 29 15 12 2 32 69 70 Tampa Bay 29 14 13 2 30 81 81 Florida 29 13 12 4 30 70 77 Detroit 28 13 12 3 29 70 76 Toronto 26 11 10 5 27 78 81 Buffalo 27 10 11 6 26 56 72 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 28 18 7 3 39 97 84 N.Y. Rangers 29 19 9 1 39 100 70 Columbus 26 17 5 4 38 87 56 Philadelphia 30 17 10 3 37 100 94 Washington 26 16 7 3 35 69 59 New Jersey 27 12 9 6 30 69 77 Carolina 27 11 10 6 28 66 72 N.Y. Islanders 27 11 11 5 27 71 81 Note: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Saturday’s Results Philadelphia 4, Dallas 2 Los Angeles 4, Ottawa 1 Columbus 6, N.Y. Islanders 2 Pittsburgh 4, Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 4, Boston 1 Montreal 10, Colorado 1 Florida 4, Vancouver 2 Arizona 4, Nashville 1 Winnipeg at Calgary (n) Carolina at San Jose (n) Sunday’s Games Dallas at Blackhawks, 6 p.m. Ottawa at Anaheim, 3 p.m. Philadelphia at Detroit, 4 p.m. Vancouver at Washington, 4 p.m. St. Louis at Minnesota, 5 p.m. New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. Colorado at Toronto, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton, 8:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Arizona at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m. Boston at Montreal, 6:30 p.m.

SCHEDULE

Pct .833 .583 .500 .250

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 17 5 .773 Bulls 13 10 .565 Detroit 13 12 .520 Milwaukee 11 11 .500 Indiana 12 12 .500 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 16 7 .696 Boston 13 10 .565 New York 13 10 .565 Brooklyn 6 16 .273 Philadelphia 5 18 .217 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 14 10 .583 Atlanta 12 12 .500 Washington 9 13 .409 Orlando 10 15 .400 Miami 7 17 .292

NCAA BASKETBALL TOP 25 SCHEDULE

Saturday’s Results No. 1 Villanova 74, No. 23 Notre Dame 66 No. 2 UCLA 102, Michigan 84 No. 3 Kansas 89, Nebraska 72 No. 5 Duke 94, UNLV 45 No. 8 Gonzaga 61, Akron 43 No. 9 Indiana 103, Houston Baptist 61 No. 11 Louisville 102, Texas Southern 71 No. 13 Xavier 77, Utah 69 No. 15 West Virginia 90, VMI 55 No. 16 Butler 75, No. 22 Cincinnati 65 No. 17 Wisconsin 93, Marquette 84 No. 18 Purdue 77, Cleveland St. 53 No. 20 Arizona 79, Missouri 60 Sunday’s Games No. 6 Kentucky vs. Hofstra at the Barclays Center, 2 p.m. No. 7 North Carolina vs. Tennessee, 4 p.m. No. 12 Saint Mary’s vs. UC Irvine, 7 p.m. No. 21 Florida at Florida St., 3 p.m. No. 24 Oregon vs. Alabama, 5 p.m. Monday’s Game No. 19 South Carolina vs. Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden, 8 p.m.

NCAA FOOTBALL BOWL SCHEDULE

(Through Dec. 24) GB — 4½ 5½ 6 6 GB — 3 3 9½ 11 GB — 2 4 4½ 7

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Southwest Division W L Pct San Antonio 19 5 .792 Houston 17 7 .708 Memphis 17 8 .680 New Orleans 7 16 .304 Dallas 5 18 .217 Northwest Division W L Pct Oklahoma City 14 9 .609 Utah 15 10 .600 Portland 12 13 .480 Denver 9 15 .375 Minnesota 6 17 .261 Paciﬁc Division W L Pct Golden State 20 4 .833 L.A. Clippers 16 7 .696 L.A. Lakers 10 15 .400 Sacramento 8 15 .348 Phoenix 7 16 .304

MONDAY Boys basketball: Alden-Hebron at Faith Christian, 7:30 p.m. Girls basketball: Alden-Hebron at Faith Christian, 6 p.m. Boys swimming: Jacobs co-op at DeKalb, 5 p.m. Boys bowling: Woodstock at Marengo, 4 p.m. Girls bowling: Woodstock at Marengo, Huntley at Kaneland, 4 p.m., McHenry at Dundee-Crown, 4:30 p.m.

GB — 2 2½ 11½ 13½ GB — — 3 5½ 8 GB — 3½ 10½ 11½ 12½

Saturday’s Results Bulls 105, Miami 100 Denver 121, Orlando 113 Indiana 118, Portland 111 Washington 110, Milwaukee 105 Cleveland 116, Charlotte 105 Houston 109, Dallas 87 Memphis 110, Golden State 89 San Antonio 130, Brooklyn 101 Utah 104, Sacramento 84 New Orleans at L.A. Clippers (n) Sunday’s Games Philadelphia at Detroit, 5 p.m. Boston at Oklahoma City, 6 p.m. Golden State at Minnesota, 6 p.m. New Orleans at Phoenix, 7:30 p.m. New York at L.A. Lakers, 8:30 p.m. Monday’s Games Charlotte at Indiana, 6 p.m. Milwaukee at Toronto, 6:30 p.m. Washington at Miami, 6:30 p.m. Brooklyn at Houston, 7 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 7:30 p.m. L.A. Lakers at Sacramento, 9:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Clippers, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY Celebration Bowl At Atlanta NC Central (9-2) vs. Grambling St. (11-1), 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 S. Mississippi (6-6) vs. LouisianaLafayette (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 (67), 7 p.m. (ESPN)

Country should be banned from ’18 Games for doping

AP photo

Russian Athletics Federation vice presidents Yuri Borzakovsky (from left) and Yulia Tarasenko, federation’s head Dmitry Shlyakhtin, Andrey Silnov and Marina Kuptsova attend a news conference Friday in Moscow. The International Athletics Federation said Friday that it was retesting all Russian samples it has stored since the 2007 world championships in the light of a damning report on doping in Russia. port unveiled a vast “institutional conspiracy” in more than 30 sports along with the corruption of the drug-testing system at the 2012 and 2014 Olympics. Russians cheated like crazy in London, with 15 medal winners part of the deception. They took it to a new level at home in Sochi, where Vladimir Putin led the cheerleading as juiced Russian athletes led their country to the top spot on the medal table. The cheating even included tampering with the urine samples of six Russian athletes who won a total of 21 medals at the Sochi Paralympics. “For years, international sports competitions have unknowingly been hijacked by the Russians,” McLaren said. Indeed they have. Now the question is, what will Olympic officials and leaders of sports around the world do about it? The release of the first report got some Russians banned from Rio, although the IOC at the last minute rejected WADA’s request to ban the entire team. Russians also are being systematically stripped of their medals from both London and Sochi. But that’s hardly punishment enough for a cheating conspiracy that seemed to begin after Russia was embarrassed by an 11th-place showing in the medal standings at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. It involved top officials in the Russian Sports ministry, FSB intelligence service and the country’s anti-doping agency. IOC President Thomas Bach, who resisted efforts to ban Russia from Rio, finally seems to get it. He said Friday that any athlete or official involved “in such as sophisticated manipula-

tion system” should be banned for life from the Olympics. Again, however, not enough. The McLaren report shows a scam carried out by agencies among the highest levels of Russian government. The punishment should hit the highest level of Russian government. A good start would be a complete ban on Russia at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. This should be a no-brainer, with only 14 months left before the Games and the Russians still in denial. Next, Olympic officials immediately should push to move the bobsled and skeleton world championships set for February in Sochi. American bobsled and skeleton athletes already were discussing a possible boycott of the championships to protest the doping scandal. Third, Russia should be put on Olympic probation, where anything other than strict compliance will mean a ban of Russia for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. Lastly, there needs to be an Olympic housecleaning. Bach and other Olympic officials who caved in to Russia in Rio should be replaced with new leaders who show a greater commitment to clean sports. The ball was fumbled in July when Olympic leaders could have made an emphatic statement about clean sports and level playing fields. It’s time to make sure it doesn’t happen again.

• Tim Dahlberg is a national sports columnist for The Associated Press. Write to him at tdahlberg@ap.org or follow him on Twitter @timdahlberg.

MOSCOW – Russia will accept an International Olympic Committee plan to retest all drug test samples given by its athletes at the 2012 and 2014 Olympics, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko said Saturday. “The IOC has now decided to retest all the samples; let them retest,” Mutko, who was sports minister at the time of the 2012 and 2014 Olympics, told Russian state agency R-Sport. He added that Russia will keep a careful eye on the process. The IOC’s declaraVitaly Mutko tion Friday followed the publication of a report by World Anti-Doping Agency investigator Richard McLaren. This alleged that more than 1,000 Russian athletes, including medal winners at the London and Sochi games, had benefited from a state-backed campaign of doping and drug test cover-ups. Mutko, whose brief as deputy prime minister covers sports policy, also suggested that he does not expect Russia to be barred from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang. He said the IOC set a precedent when it decided against a blanket ban for Russia from this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “I think that the IOC has chosen its direction, that there should be no collective responsibility in this situation,” he said. If a specific athlete is found to have committed an offense, “then let’s punish him” rather than excluding the whole Russian team, Mutko said. Mutko repeated the Russian government’s claim that it never has given state support to doping and that there was no widespread doping of the Russian team at the Sochi Olympics. Mutko did not address allegations in McLaren’s report that he directed so-called washout testing – unofficial internal tests before major competitions to ensure banned substances would not be detectable when doped athletes later gave samples at the event.

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There really are only two possible explanations why two members of the Russian women’s hockey team at the Sochi Olympics had urine samples that contained male DNA. One, there were men inside those baggy uniforms of a team that won its first three games before losing in the quarterfinals. Two, VIEWS someone was Tim messing with Dahlberg the samples. It’s a bit easier to figure out why eight other Russian athlete samples in Sochi had salt content that was physiologically impossible in a healthy human. Simply put, the host country was cheating on a level never before seen in organized sports. That news is not exactly new, of course. Doping investigators first nailed the Russians for covering up and tampering with drug tests in July in a report that should have gotten them kicked out of the Rio Olympics. It didn’t, because the International Olympic Committee bowed to Vladimir Putin and allowed individual sports federations to decide which Russians could compete. A lot of them did, and Olympic officials were exposed as the hypocrites they are when it comes to ridding sports of cheaters. Putin and his minions basically dismissed the first McLaren report commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency as unfounded and full of lies. Putin himself claimed Russian track and field athletes were being discriminated against. And just last month, the former Soviet minister brought out of retirement by Putin to lead Russia’s future strategy on doping declared that there was no state-sanctioned program to help Russian athletes win medals. “There was no organized doping system on the state level,” Vitaly Smirnov said. “We believe that the participants in this were individuals, who were pursuing their own goals.” The release Friday of the second McLaren report said otherwise, and is backed with a ton of evidence. Any Russian denials will ring hollow, even to the ears of previously tone-deaf Olympic leaders. In voluminous detail, Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren documented how more than 1,000 Russian athletes were involved in the doping scheme. The re-

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The high cost of saving money I saw Marty was plugging in his PIN at the ATM. “Hi neighbor, what are you up to today?” I asked. “Just withdrawing some cash and then headed to the SavesMart for Christmas shopping,” he answered. The SavesMart? We were standing in the historic business district. “Why the SavesMart and not the local merchants?” “To save money – why else?” “Listen, Marty, there is a cost to saving money, especially around the holidays. Trust me, your family does not need another set of ill-fitting, matching reindeer sweaters. Let’s take a look around here.” “I really don’t know what’s in these stores, but I’m sure they are more expensive,” he said. “Indulge me for a little while. Remember how I told you not to use that cheap cement when you fixed your mailbox last year, but you used it anyway? To this day your mailbox leans forward and your mail always falls out. Was I right, or was I right?” “Technically, yes. But, I wouldn’t have had to fix my mailbox if you hadn’t backed into it.” “Let’s not focus on the negative. It’s Christmas. C’mon let’s take a festive walk.” It wasn’t long before we came upon a unique little store called the The Front Step. Inside there were one-of-a-kind items you would never find at a discount super center. “Check this out,” I said, holding up an antique pewter picture frame. “Tell me that Babs wouldn’t love this?” “OK, that is pretty cool. But I was going to get her a Bears sweatshirt.” “Marty, how many Bearswear items does your wife have? If any year is a good year to take a break from Bears clothing, it’s this year.” He took the frame from me, and then picked up a pair of unicorn earrings off

a display dresser. “Hey, these would be great for my youngest daughter.” “Then get them.” “Yeah, but at the mall, you can get a whole bag of jewelry for six dollars.” “A machine didn’t make those, some artisan sat down and put their creativity into them. Get her the unicorns. She’ll love them.” The shop owner gift wrapped them at no charge and thanked us for our business. I took Marty to a local independent bookseller called Between the Pages. “The Pages are actually the last name of the family that owns the store. This is how booksellers used to be. And look over there, they even have a local author here.” A bearded writer was autographing pulp noir novels for a long line of fans. I picked up a nicely bound manual called “The True Art of Fly Fishing.” “Hasn’t your father been talking about a fly fishing trip? You’re not going to find this in a warehouse-sized book store.” Marty held up an oversized coffee table book on fly-fishing in Montana. “This one’s even better.” Before we left, Marty bought five books for his family. We walked up the street, checking out the other stores, every one as different from the previous and the next. Quirky clothing, glassware, handmade belts. Not a mass-marketed item in sight. After about two hours, Marty had four overflowing bags’ worth of merchandise. “I’m beat, but I think I might have all of my shopping done,” he said. “I never knew what was in these shops. I guess I got blindsided by advertised specials at the corporate retailers.” “Hang on,” I said. “I have one more thing to show you.” I took Marty across the street. We walked to the end of the block. “Look at this place,” I said. Marty looked in a darkened window, then moved in closer to see better and said, “What are you talking about? This

is nothing but an old vacant storefront. From the looks of it, it’s been empty for some time. Original tin ceilings … hmm … probably was a nice place once.” “Exactly. This place used to be the better men’s clothing store. In business since 1885. Carried full-grain leather wingtips, single-needle stitched dress shirts, classic blazers, silk pocket squares. The works.” “So, why aren’t they still here?” “Shoppers thinking they were saving by buying inferior quality at lower prices from the big box retailers. Hard for a distinctive place to survive. ‘Seasonal close outs’ lead to ‘clearances’ that lead to ‘inventory reductions’ and finally to a ‘going out of business’ sale.” “When they left,” I continued, “everyone was sad to see them go, but those were the same folks who thought they would save a few dollars at The Suit Warehouse only to end up with uneven lapels and plastic buttons. They liked the idea of a fine store, but didn’t do what it took to keep it. Now, they wax nostalgic about what used to be.” “I get it, but if I only shop here, won’t the giant retailers suffer the same fate?” “These shopkeepers live here. They work long hours. They aren’t rich. They make a moderate profit, which they use to take care of their kids. They are usually Lions or Kiwanis or Rotary. They give back. Better to spend your money here than add another digit to some CEO’s bonus check. If it makes you feel better, go and shop at the SavesMart next time you need underwear.” “Oh, Babs and I buy our underwear at a naughty boutique two towns over,” he offered. “Much too much information, Marty.”

• Brian Stevens is a resident of Bull Valley, embarks daily on suburban adventures, has done at least one household chore and mixes amazing Old Fashioneds at all family gatherings. Email him at bstevenscolumn@gmail.com.

EnvironmentTip Value the night sky while still able to see it

Surround yourself with the beauty of the winter night sky. In the U.S., December has more hours of darkness than any other month, and it’s

also the most overcast time of year in many places, which means we may not see much of the sun. With the winter solstice Dec. 21, long nights will rule. So let’s embrace the dark-

ness and take the opportunity to appreciate the night sky. Protect this view by learning about light pollution, which is a side effect of industrial civilization and can have serious environmental consequences.

Value the dark sky, considering that if we don’t, there one day may be children who will never see the Milky Way.

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This undated photo taken from video and provided by Woman’s Day shows star-shaped ornaments made from wooden clothespins. AP photo

Today’s crafted ornaments, tomorrow’s keepsakes By JENNIFER FORKER The Associated Press

Making your own ornaments and decorations for the holidays has its own rewards – the need to create is strong in many of us – but it feels particularly good to dig out your art supplies at this time of year. As Bob Richter puts it in his new book, “A Very Vintage Christmas” (Rowman & Littlefield): “At the heart of it, this is what Christmas means to me, passing along warmth, memories, tradition, stories and so much more.” Richter keeps his childhood memories alive by decorating with vintage ornaments, some of which he received as a small child from relatives. Each delicate piece evokes a memory. “As my grandmother grew older, she took pleasure in letting me decorate her tree, and I have many happy memories of doing it,” Richter reminisces in his book. “Now one of my favorite and most treasured ornaments is her favorite Santa Claus. Each year when I hang him on my tree, I think of her and smile.” Our children’s handmade ornaments – perhaps incorporating a tiny handprint, a school photo or the year of its making – evoke similar sentiments every holiday season. “Especially in this culture of timepressed, technology-obsessed and of-

ten distracted people, I think it’s more important than ever to pass along the things that really connect us,” Richter said. “And Christmas does that.” From the December/January pages of Woman’s Day magazine come a few ornaments that evoke holidays past. We’ve amended them with another from the magazine’s website that evokes a vintage feel. These crafts require just the simplest of materials, such as toothpicks, yarn and wooden clothespins. Especially when little glue-sticky fingers are at work, these crafts could become next year’s treasures.

Knit bauble

“The ball ornament is the most recognizable ornament at Christmastime,” Woman’s Day lifestyle director Taryn Mohrman said. “You can use one that’s a little chipped. With a bit of yarn, you can turn it into something that evokes soft and cozy, and adds warmth to your tree.” Remove the metal top from a plain ball ornament. Hold two colors of yarn together and hot-glue them inside the

opening of the ornament. Once dry, wrap both strands around the ornament to cover it completely; use hot glue to secure as you go. Then apply red acrylic paint to the balls of two rock candy sticks, and trim the ends into points using scissors. Once dry, thread these “knitting needles” through the yarn on the ornament and replace the metal top.

Sweet scented tree

“These ornaments make great gift toppers,” Mohrman said. Bend a 3½-inch piece of naturally coiled wrapped wire, available at crafts stores, in half to form a loop, and then gently push each end into the hollow part of a cinnamon stick. Use hot glue to attach cut sprigs of fresh rosemary for branches and small gems for ornaments.

Sparkling starburst

This ornament “is about the metallic, the glitter and the shine,” Mohrman said. Carefully push whole and halved toothpicks into a 1½-inch foam ball, and then apply one or two coats of silver spray paint. While the ornament’s still wet, dust fine silver glitter over it. Use a dab of hot glue to attach a string for hanging.

Clothespin snowflake

“This is a good, sturdy ornament

that can be packed away and stand the test of time,” Mohrman said. You need: eight clothespins, craft glue, white acrylic paint, a paintbrush, a foam paintbrush, white glitter, red string and scissors. Start by carefully sliding the metal clips off of the eight clothespins and discard. Reattach two wooden clothespin pieces by gluing the flat sides together. Repeat for the remaining wood pieces. Arrange these reattached wood pieces in the shape of a snowflake and glue together at the base; let dry completely. Apply white paint to the edges and one side of the snowflake. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle on white glitter. Once dry, flip the snowflake over and apply paint and glitter to the other side. Finally, slip a length of red string through one of the openings in the snowflake and tie the ends into a bow; use it to hang the ornament.

Even simpler nostalgic ideas?

Richter suggests stringing popcorn and cranberry chains – three popcorns for each cranberry – and tying holepunched vintage holiday cards to tree branches with red ribbon. Find boxes of old cards at flea markets for a few dollars, he said.

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The best faux Christmas trees, ﬂowers, candles and fur throws By ELIZABETH MAYHEW • The Washington Post

ypically, I do not like fake things. I do not like fake sugar, fake wood or fake news (who does?). If given the choice, I will almost always opt for the real McCoy: a real Christmas tree, real flowers and real candles. But lately my discerning eye has been fooled; technological developments and improved manufacturing capabilities have made it possible to create some of the best impostors ever. Some are so good even I may change my ways. Yes, they are pricey, but trust me, if you are going to buy fake, buy the best fake you can find.

The ultimate fake Christmas tree

This is almost sacrilege (my husband grew up on a Christmas tree farm!), but the artificial trees from Balsam Hill are the best I have ever seen. The company offers a dazzling choice of evergreen varieties, shapes and sizes – including Fraser fir and Norway spruce look-alikes, from less than 6 feet tall to over 15 feet, both lit and unlit trees, and even trees that are pre-lit with LED color and clear lights. (You can alternate between the two with one click of a remote control.) Trees start at about $349, and each comes with a stand, storage bag and extra bulbs. The company also sends a pair of “shaping gloves” to wear while you shape and bend the branches into realistic formation. Until companies figure out how to have artificial trees emit a real scent (I am sure that’s coming soon), I suggest having a good-quality evergreen-scented candle or diffuser, such as the Frasier Fir scent from Thymes, in the same room as your tree.

The prettiest fake flowers

Although decent fresh flowers are readily available at grocery stores these days, most of us limit our purchases to special occasions. However, flower arrangements, potted plants and orchids from Diane James made entirely with fake stems (the company describes them as “faux floral couture”) are pretty enough – and realistic enough – to make you second-guess their status. The company’s eponymous founder studied fresh floral design in Europe, and over time she perfected a “just-from-the-garden” style she successfully applies to faux arrangements. All bouquets (small ones start at $143) come in vases filled

with “faux water” (a proprietary blend that resembles polyurethane) and are loaded with permanently arranged fabric blooms. Each flower is botanically correct in color and style, and many of the petals are handtrimmed by one of six floral designers who work in the company’s Connecticut studio.

The coolest fake candles

The most impressive invention I have seen in a while is the dripless, waxless candle from Lucid. Here’s how it works: The very real-looking “candle” is made of a synthetic material that never burns down. (You can even put it in the dishwasher to clean it.) The candle holds liquid paraffin, which the company sells by the bottle. Just twist off the candle’s top and fill the candle with the fluid. When you put the top back on, the candle’s fiberglass wick falls into the liquid paraffin and draws it up. Light the wick and only the liquid paraffin is burned, so there is no soot and no dripping – no more wax all over your tablecloth and no more scraping wax out of votive holders. And unlike battery-operated candles, Lucid candles have real flames, so the glow is exactly what you would expect from a traditional candle. The candles range from $56 to $110, and the liquid paraffin is $13.50 for a 1-liter bottle.

The most luxurious fake fur throw

The first time I felt a really good faux fur throw was at the home of New York-based decorator Katie Ridder; I really couldn’t tell whether it was real. When asked where it was from, Ridder shared that she regularly orders the faux fur throws from Restoration Hardware. Available in a number of different sizes, colors and exotic replicas, the throws start at $109.

LEFT: A faux Fraser fir by Balsam Hill Photo provided by Balsam Hill

TOP: Faux flowers from Diane James, who studied floral design in Europe. Photo provided by Diane James Home

By LEANNE ITALIE

The Associated Press NEW YORK – Amid social, political and environmental tumult around the world, the Pantone Color Institute on Thursday plucked fresh and zesty “greenery” as the color of the year for 2017. The vibrant green with yellow undertones is an answer, of sorts, to bruising 2016, signaling a yearning to rejuvenate, and to reconnect to both nature and something larger than oneself, said Laurie Pressman, the institute’s vice president. “It’s a realization for many people,” she said in an interview Wednesday. “This country is politically divided, and we see that around the world. It’s not just us. There’s a real division in terms of globalization and this desire to pull back from globalization. It’s Brexit. It’s what we just saw in Italy.” The experts at the institute, which advises a variety of industries on the use of color from fashion and home design to packaging and product development, have been choosing a color of the year since 1999. It’s a way to conjure the emotions that colors evoke. The team at Pantone, based in Carlstadt, New Jersey, scouts trends through the year in media, on runways and at trade shows around the world. The color “greenery,” similar to chartreuse, is well represented in the first buds and grass blades of new spring, but it also plays out in history at times of major cultural shifts, including the suffrage movement and flapper era of the 1920s and the war and racial justice protest movements and psychedelia of the ’60s and ’70s.

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This image released by Pantone shows a color swatch called “greenery,” which has been named as the color of the year for 2017 by the Pantone Color Institute. “It’s been there during times of bold change, when people are exploring,” Pressman said. The hue is in contrast to the soft, serenity-inducing dual choices of “rose quartz” and “serenity” blue

as the colors of the year for 2016. In addition to the emerging recycle-and-share economies, we have green rooftops, green spaces and indoor vertical farming. In home decor, there’s a trend to connect with the elements outside through open spaces and vast windows, and a desire to bring nature inside through forestry murals and living moss walls, Pressman said. On the industrial side, both Skoda and Mercedes showed bright green cars for 2017. For the kitchen, Pantone spotted its shade in appliances, including a Keurig coffeemaker, and in cookware. And in fashion, menswear designers have played into the idea of gender fluidity through prints and accessories of bright greens, along with the creators of womenswear and beauty products, ranging from the couture of Oscar de la Renta in a leaf-embellished gown to bright green shades for eyes, nails and lips. Katy Perry, Kylie Jenner and Lena Dunham have all taken turns dying their hair bright green. Last year, a cologne from the Diana Vreeland brand came in green and was dubbed “Bold.” The shade also symbolizes the organic and health frenzy in cleaning products and food – hello matcha! – coupled with efforts to rethink food waste in restaurants and processing plants. In the tech and digital spaces, the color pops up in products like earbuds and in logos and advertising for apps and startups, Pressman said. “We saw it always as a bold color,” she said, “but it may not have been accepted by some people. Today we look at this as a color associated with innovation. It takes on a whole different feeling.”

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DANCE

Cinnamon’s DanceWorks strives for nonproﬁt status to help troubled teens, families

Dancers work on their moves Wednesday while taking a salsa class at Cinnamon’s DanceWorks in Algonquin. Sarah Nader – snader@ shawmedia.com

By LINDSAY WEBER • editorial@nwherald.com

arren Severtsen found himself in a situation of which words fell short. For him and his wife Cathy, when love seemed to be on its way out, they danced and DIPPed their way back in. Dancing Integrating Perfect Partnership is a program offered at Cinnamon’s DanceWorks in Algonquin as a way for people to deal with issues such as depression and marital turbulence to help them build confidence through dance. Cinnamon’s DanceWorks owner Cinnamon Trammell, who has been teaching dance for almost two decades, developed DIPP with the help of health professionals to help people heal. “We work with therapists and counselors to determine the need on a case basis and then design a dance program to modify their behavior on the dance floor, so that it modifies their behavior off the dance floor,” Trammell said. In addition to helping families reconnect, it also has been used to help amputees with limited mobility in teaching them to reach beyond their preconceived limitations to see what they truly can do. Trammell, along with Studio Manager Siana Bozova, are in the process of turning their program into a nonprofit offering scholarships for those in need to attend these therapeutic classes. The Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com studio also offers general classes in 67 Instructor Cinnamon Trammell (left) dances with Gail Blanchard of McHenry while teaching a salsa class Wednesday at Cinnamon’s different types of dance, including ballDanceWorks in Algonquin. Trammell is hosting the Winter Masquerade Ball on Dec. 16 to help raise awareness and funding for his room, modern, tap, jazz, ballet, hip-hop efforts to use dance lessons as a way to help troubled families and teens. BELOW: Inga Mello (left) and Ron Mello dance together. and club dances. “I’ve worked with not-for-profit since June 2016 after he and his wife found their agencies, and I’ve personally seen what marriage to be in trouble. After 12 years togethdance does for people. Dance personally er, five of them as a married couple, Severtsen saved my life when I lost my fiancée to said jobs, a child and life in general started to cancer,” Trammell said, referring to his take them in different directions, and they found fiancée Helen’s death in 1992. “I used it dance as a way to bring them back. as a way to deal with it internally.” “It takes all of the day-to-day and just all the Trammell said they aren’t trying to stuff from life and puts it back into perspective,” replace other methods of therapy, either Severtsen said. “It brought us back to the basics physical or mental, but rather enhance of communication, touching, reading body lanhelp the client already is receiving. guage. At the beginning of a relationship, you “Dance allows you to think outside put the work in, and then somewhere along the of the box a little bit and forces you to way in the rat race of life, you lose it. You can identify your weaknesses as well as talk things to death, but it doesn’t help with the your strengths,” Trammell said. “It alphysical connection to one another.” lows you to use the creative side of your The couple uses mostly salsa and country brain to express yourself when you dancing in their classes. Severtsen said he likes have trouble or just don’t know how.” that there’s no blame when dancing. Severtsen, an Aurora resident, has Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com See DANCE, page 7 been taking classes in the program

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“Dancing is give and take. You lead half the time and then you have to follow half the time,” Severtsen said. “It gets you out of your comfort zone and grows your emotional skills; gets you to maintain eye contact with your partner.” Severtsen said they will continue with the program as they still have some things to work through, but they have seen improvement. On a recent vacation, the couple was at a restaurant where they got up and danced to a live band that was playing. After they returned to their seats, others in the restaurant complemented them on how they seemed to connect on the dance floor. “People could see the quality of dance we were doing and saw that connection we had. It was really nice to get complements,” Severtsen said. In support of their desire to officially move DIPP to a nonprofit status, Cinnamon’s DanceWorks will host its first official large event for the studio, which has been open for about a year-and-a-half. Its Winter Masquerade Ball will be from 7 p.m. to midnight on Dec. 16 at the Holiday Inn of Crystal Lake. The ball will include a threecourse meal, dessert station, live DJ, dance performances, a best mask contest and a silent auction. The proceeds will go to the scholarship program, nonprofit filing fees and additional equipment for the studio’s classes. “We want to make the community aware of what we are trying to offer and what we do offer,” Trammell said. “We have also reached out to local small businesses and offered it as a way for them to have their Christmas party on us. “We don’t close our doors to anybody. If you have a dream, we’ll help you achieve it.”

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Instructors Cinnamon Trammell (left) and Siana Bozova show their students a move while teaching a salsa class Wednesday at Cinnamon’s DanceWorks in Algonquin. Trammell is hosting the Winter Masquerade Ball on Dec. 16 in Crystal Lake to help raise awareness and funding for his efforts to use dance lessons as a way to help troubled families and teens.

WINTER MASQUERADE BALL WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight Dec. 16 WHERE: Holiday Inn Crystal Lake, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Event includes a three-course meal, cash bar, dessert bar, live DJ playing ballroom and dance music, a photo booth and complimentary dance lesson. Evening will include a silent auction, and prizes will be raffled off. The dress code is black tie formal with mask, with a contest for the best mask. Tickets are available at Cinnamon’s Danceworks, 2025 E. Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Cost: $75 by Dec. 14 includes dinner or $75 at the door does not include dinner. VIP tables of 10 available for $700. Proceeds will go toward scholarship programs for children, teens, adults and families who cannot afford dance lessons, nonprofit filing fees and equipment for new dance classes. Information: Contact Cinnamon at 224-333-0822 or by email at info@cinnamondanceworks.com.

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COUNTY CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS 8 MCHENRY The following Christmas tree farms in McHen-

HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOWS

To have an event listed in this calendar, email calendars@nwherald.com.

ry County have a variety of trees available through December. To have a farm included in this list, email calendars@nwherald.com.

Ben’s Christmas Tree Farm, 7719 Ryan Road and 16324 Capron Road, Harvard. Nine varieties of organically grown, pesticide-free trees from 6 to 15 feet tall, including fir, spruce and pine, from $5 to $9 a foot. Wreaths and garland, available at the farm, also may be ordered online for delivery anywhere in the continental U.S. Horsedrawn wagon rides, gift shop, Santa Claus, farm animals, free cocoa and coffee. Open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekends through Dec. 18, and from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 9 and 16. Accepts checks and cash. Information: www. benstreefarm.com. Bill’s Friendly Evergreen Tree Farm, 3102 W. Miller Road, Spring Grove. Six varieties of pine, spruce and fir from $50. Family-owned and -operated for more than 20 years, this farm offers a backwoods atmosphere. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekends through Dec. 18. Information: www.billsfriendlyevergreentreefarm.weebly. com. Cal & Shan’s Christmas Tree Farm, 14216 Thayer Road and 3509 Lily Pond Road, Woodstock. Ten varieties of spruce, fir and pine. Open weekends through Dec. 11. Information: www. calandshans.com. Oney’s Tree Farm, 16608 Route 14, Woodstock. The oldest and largest tree farm in northern Illinois, with more than 60,000 trees on 60 acres. Offers Fraser, concolor and Douglas fir; Austrian, white and Scotch pine; Colorado, Norway and Serbian spruce. You-cut, pre-cut or rooted for later planting. Weekend horse-drawn wagon rides, bakery, lunch, cocoa and Mrs.

Claus in her North Pole house. Wreaths, garland, decorations and gifts available. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Dec. 11. Information: www.oneystreefarm.com. Pine-Apple Tree Farm, 309 Three Oaks Road, Cary. Ten acres of you-cut Black Hill and Colorado blue spruce, Scotch pine, and Douglas and Canaan fir, starting at $65. Pre-cut Wisconsin Frazier fir. Open from 9 a.m. to dusk Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to dusk Sundays through Dec. 18. Accepts checks and cash only. Information: www.pine-applefarm.com. Pioneer Tree Farm, 4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry. Organically grown pine, juniper, spruce and fir for more than 40 years. All trees $50. Featuring tractor-drawn wagon rides, free cocoa and coffee in the warming house, as well as handmade decorations. Open from 9 a.m.

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to 4 p.m. weekends through Dec. 18. Accepts checks and cash only. Information: www. pioneertreefarm.com. Richardson’s Tree Farm, 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove. More than 90,000 trees on 75 acres, including Scotch and white pine; spruce; and Fraser, concolor and Canaan fir. Most trees $68; select trees $29; pre-cut trees up to 12 feet priced per foot. Fresh fudge and free coffee and cocoa daily in the heated barn with wreaths, garlands, decorations and indoor restrooms. Tractor-drawn wagon rides on weekends, plus fresh doughnuts and kettle corn. Free shaking and baling. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 23. Accepts checks, cash and credit cards. Information: www.richardsonadventurefarm.com.

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13TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS ART & CRAFT FAIRE, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 11, RavenStone Castle, 4504 Route 23, Harvard. Featuring European wall tapestries, holiday decor, vintage jewelry, essential oils, fresh fudge and more. Castle tours available at $6 per adult. Information: 815-943-5764 or www.ravenstonecastle.com. HOLIDAY FAIRE – “HOMEMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYS,” 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 11, McHenry County Fairgrounds, 11900 Country Club Road, Woodstock. A family event with more than 30 artisan vendors that have all-handmade items. Includes meeting Santa, creating crafts in Kids Craft Corner, going on a storytelling hayride and stopping by one of the various demonstrations that can teach different skills that can be entered in the Home Art’s department during the annual fair. Admission: $3 adults ($1 off with a nonperishable canned food item), free for children 5 and younger. Information: 815-338-5315 or www.mchenrycountyfair.com. NATURE ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW, noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Schweitzer Environmental Center, 16N900 Sleepy Hollow Road, West Dundee. The cozy Schweitzer home will be filled with good scents, food and cheer as local crafters and artisans display their herbal health and beauty products, jewelry, evergreen arrangements, pottery, paintings, photography, cookies, wood carvings and more. Free admission. Information: 815-356-6605 or www.schweitzerhouse. com.

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Son of alcoholic must cope with self-righteousness, anger “Ron” was considered by most to be a great guy, except if you crossed him. He’d do anything for you, but if you didn’t act or respond in the way he expected, he was capable of writing you off entirely, and this included his family. Ron’s first wife was a casualty of his narrow-mindedness and self-righteousness, as were both his son and daughter. Ron’s anger both at work and at home were legendary. He used to scare everyone, but now it was largely a self-indulgent, high blood pressure event. As it turns out, Ron’s mom had died of her alcoholism, and although Ron had not been a big drinker, he seemed to have inherited a few of the character problems associated with the disease. Ron thought of

himself as independent, self-reliant and a man of his word. What he didn’t have, and didn’t even know he didn’t have, was the ability to put himself in another person’s shoes. He gave to others largely because it satisfied his need for power and control, not because it was good for the other. Ron’s real character included a deep sadness, misunderstanding and anger at his mom. He always had tried to “help” her and never could. He never came to terms with what he considered a failure on his part, and continued to “give” in the same way throughout his life, despite the fact he was unhappy and angry most of the time. Ron met a woman at work he really liked. What was better, he thought, was that she told him she

“didn’t drink anymore.” They could talk and laugh and soon decided to marry. Shortly after the wedding, Ron began to notice wine bottles under the sink and beer cans in the recycle bin. When he asked “Darlene” where they came from, she told him she had friends over. Later, she admitted she had a few drinks, but it was OK because she had never really had a problem. The story, of course, took its predictable course, and over the next two years, Darlene’s drinking spiraled out of control. Ron’s behavior spiraled right alongside. He found himself alternately wishing she wouldn’t come home, wanting to leave and hating himself for not leaving. With his anger and self-righteousness at its all-time

peak, Ron could hardly look himself in the mirror. After numerous threats to divorce with not a dent in Darlene’s drinking, Ron clearly was out of his league. He had read about Al-Anon in the newspaper, and in a fit of rage threatened to “go to a meeting” to get Darlene to sober up. In fact, he went and has been going ever since. He found, in a fairly short time, he had plenty to work on, the least of which was Darlene.

• Rick Atwater is a licensed clinical professional counselor. He hosts the weekly radio show Straight Stuff on Addictions at recoveryinternetradio.com. He can reached by email at rickatwater@northwestcommunitycounseling.com.

Author Spotlight

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JOSEPH SALGADO

Hometown: McHenry Latest Book: “A Hero Born” Publisher: CreateSpace on Amazon Release Date: Oct. 16, 2016 Available: Amazon.com in Kindle and hard copy versions

this story was important to me because I was able to utilize my love of writing to create an action-filled war story.

What’s it about? The president of the United States made a deal with a powerful and secretive man to secure his presidential win but quickly found himself face to face with our nation’s enemy overseas in a combat zone. Many must risk their lives in an attempt to save the president before he is executed while the world watches. Where did the idea come from? I have always enjoyed writing. When I was on my two-week break from a 15-month deployment in Iraq, I was talking with my brother about writing a book and became passionate about making it a reality. What genre is your book, and why were you drawn to it? This is a fiction, action war story. I have always loved to write, and I am a war veteran, so naturally this type of story is something I am passionate about. Who is the intended audience? Anyone who loves to read for entertainment! Why is this story important to you? I am a West Point graduate, war veteran and graduate from Ranger school, Airborne school, Air Assault school; as well as the recipient of the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge. The military has been a large part of my life, and

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“A BLIZZARD OF BOOKS!” TEEN AND ADULT READING CHALLENGE, 9 a.m. Dec. 12, Fox River Grove Memorial Library, 407 Lincoln Ave., Fox River Grove. Register at the library, then read at least four books by Feb. 11 to qualify to win prizes. Record your progress as you go and let us know which books blew you away. Free. Information: 847-6392274, jgehin@frgml.org or www.frgml.org. POTTY PALOOZA, 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 12, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Get your little one excited to use the potty with this potty party. We will have songs, stories and fun. For ages 2-5 with an adult. Free. Information: 815-385-0036 or

How long did it take you to write? What was your process? I outlined this story back in 2009. I began writing the novel in March of this year when I had some time to pursue my goal of publishing a book. I first outlined the entire book, then drill down to the main points of each chapter, and then wrote one chapter at a time, reviewing the prior chapter before beginning the next chapter. What did you enjoy most about writing this book? What was the hardest part? Writing is like therapy for me. I enjoy sitting down and creating a story. The hardest part was learning the self-publishing process and bringing the book to the market. How are you publishing this book and why (traditional/indie/self-publishing)? I self-published with CreateSpace on Amazon. What is your education/background? I am a West Point graduate with a geography and environmental engineering degree. As stated above, I served five years in the active duty as an infantry officer. How/why did you decide to write a book? I decided to write this book after years of journaling. It has always been a goal of mine to become an author. Who are your favorite authors? James Patterson Pick one: Ebooks or hard/paperbacks?

mplyps@mchenrylibrary.org. DOWNLOADING HELP DROP-IN SESSIONS, 7 to 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. A howto-download lesson. Information: 815-3380542 or https://il.evanced.info/woodstock/ lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=4728. JINGLE BELL ROCK ‘N READ, 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. 15, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Preschoolers will move and groove to the jingle bell beat. Sing songs, listen to stories and enjoy treats. CLPL cardholders only. Registration required. Free. Information: www.clpl.org or 815-4591687. ONCE UPON A STORYTIME, 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 15, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. We will read stories and sing

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songs featuring your favorite fairy tale characters. For ages 3-6 with adult. Free. Information: 815-385-0036 or mplyps@ mchenrylibrary.org. PIZZA & PAGES TEEN BOOK GROUP, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 15, Jimano’s Pizza, 366 Bank Drive, McHenry. For 12- to 18-year-old book lovers. Meets the third Thursday of the month to discuss books, eat pizza and hang out. The first 15 to sign up will get a free copy of the book to keep. December’s selection: “Wintergirls” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Free. Information: 815-385-0036 or mplyps@ mchenrylibrary.org. BARK FOR BOOKS, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Dogs are great listeners and they can listen in any language. Held

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in the Story Room. Sign up at the children’s desk starting at 9 a.m. Information: https:// il.evanced.info/woodstock/lib/eventsignup. asp?ID=4538. PASSPORT TO ADVENTURE, 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 17, Algonquin Area Public Library District – Harnish Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. This month we visit England and learn about the people and culture through stories, crafts or movies. Get your passport stamped each month to remember all the countries you’ve visited. Attendee must be between the grades of 2 and 3. Free. Registration required. Information: 847-4583139, aparmele@aapld.org or www.aapld. org/do. • Continued on page 10

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Boomers take to bookselling as a late-life calling By HILLEL ITALIE

The Associated Press

fter a prosperous career in advertising and sales, Bill Reilly moved upstate from Manhattan to Oswego about 20 years ago and, newly married, wondered how to keep busy. “Shortly after our honeymoon, I turned to her and said, ‘Now what am I going to do with the rest of my life?’ We began looking into options, and I knew I wanted something that would involve the community in a huge way. Oswego was my adopted hometown, and as they had welcomed me I wanted to give something back,” he explained. The solution was to open a bookstore. Bill and Mindy run it together. “We always found that where we went we would visit the local independent bookstore,” said Reilly, 66, owner of River’s End Bookstore since 1998. “It’s been the most fulfilling business opportunity I’ve ever been involved with. Not financially, but in all other ways.” Among the more than 1,500 independent booksellers around the country is a cluster of baby boomers who came to the profession from other fields, including Reilly, Roxanne J. Coady of RJ Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut, and Melissa DeMotte of The Well-Read Moose store in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Some were idealists, others just looking for a change of pace, but all were drawn to a business that has proved equally demanding and rewarding. “The baby boomers who opened stores after having other careers have been extraordinarily helping contributors to our community because they brought perspectives from other walks of life,” said Oren Teicher, CEO of the independents’ trade group the American Booksellers Association . “It was always my dream, owning a bookstore. I suppose many of us have these kinds of fantasies,” said Jeffrey Mayersohn, a former executive at the telecommunications company Sonus Networks who, with his wife, Linda Seamonson, bought the Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 2008. Some of the country’s top independent stores are run by baby boomers who had been well established in other fields. Politics & Prose in Washington, D.C., has been owned since 2011 by former Washington Post reporter Bradley Graham and his wife, Lissa Muscatine, a former speechwriter for Hillary Clinton. Coady, who opened R.J. Julia in 1990, had been a national account director for the firm BDO Seidman. “One of the things that really appealed to me about a bookstore is that I really believe in discourse and I wanted a store that was a center of connection and activity,” she said. DeMotte is a former accountant and CFO who was dismayed her local community had no bookstore. She

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This 2011 photo provided by Bradley Graham shows Graham and Lissa Muscatine, co-owners of Politics and Prose, outside their store shortly after buying it in Washington, D.C. Among the more than 1,700 independent booksellers around the country is a cluster of baby boomers who came to the profession after one or more previous careers. had a lifelong affinity for books and planned carefully to become a store owner, attending an American Booksellers Association conference and researching the demographics of Coeur D’Alene. She opened the Well-Read Moose two years ago, said sales have been growing steadily and is amazed by her customers’ gratitude. “We’re still getting thank yous from people who appreciate what we’ve done,” she said. “I’m just shocked at the thank-yous.” Mayersohn and others say they’re often approached by friends and customers, asking how one might open a store. Their response is encouraging, but practical. Expect long hours and narrow financial margins. Don’t place yourself above cleaning a bathroom or sweeping a floor. And it’s good idea to have enough money to get through the initial months or years when you’re still working on developing loyal customers. “It costs more than you think to run a store,” DeMotte said. Carolyn Brody, whose jobs had included real estate consulting for the World Bank and investment

Shorty” by Elmore Leonard. Copies available at the checkout desk. For ages 18 and older. POP-UP LIBRARY AT THE FARMER’S Free. Information: 815-385-0036 or bedminWINTER MARKET, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 17, ster@mchenrylibrary.org. McHenry County Fairgrounds Building D, 1051 SNEEZY THE SNOWMAN, 10 to 11 a.m. Dec. Country Club Road, Woodstock. Get a library 20, Algonquin Area Public Library District – card, register for programs, renew materials Harnish Main Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, and more. We’ll be bringing stories and crafts Algonquin. Warm up to a silly story about a as well. Information: https://il.evanced.info/ snowman who just can’t seem to stop meltwoodstock/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=4463. ing. After reading “Sneezy the Snowman” CLASSIC BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 7 to by Maureen Wright, we’ll create a snowman 8 p.m. Dec. 19, McHenry Public Library, 809 craft. For children ages 4-6 who can attend Front St., McHenry. Read and discuss “Get on their own. Registration required. Free.

banking, was hoping to open an art and design store in Manhattan a few years ago. Acquaintances suggested she get in touch with Coady for advice. Brody never did open the Manhattan store, but she and Coady became friends. When the popular BookHampton store in Easthampton, New York, was put up for sale, Brody bought it earlier this year and Coady helped her get it started. “There’s a camaraderie among booksellers; we all want each other to succeed,” Brody said, adding bookselling is not an ideal profession for catching up on your reading. “I think there is a romantic notion, clearly, to opening a bookstore. You think you’re going to sit around and discuss great books, but often what you’re talking about is how many different kinds of wrapping paper you have, or you’re taping up a box of books.’ “I certainly have less time to read than I used to,” Mayersohn said. “But I don’t regret it for one second. I’m working with wonderful people, great writers. Our store does about 450 author talks a year, so I’m meeting writers whose work I’ve admired all of my life. So I have no regrets: It’s just not retirement.”

Information: 847-458-3139, aparmele@aapld. org or www.aapld.org/do. STORYTELLING SESSIONS: THE ART OF STORYTELLING, 9:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 21, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. Local resident Joy Aavang, speaker, author and storyteller, will be present to encourage interested parties to tell their stories and practice the art of storytelling. Participants are not required to “tell” if they are uncertain; listeners are welcome. Light refreshments will be served. Information: https://il.evanced.info/woodstock/lib/

eventsignup.asp?ID=4435. STORYTIME AT PANERA, 10 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 21, Panera Bread, 1711 N. Richmond Road, McHenry. Come listen to stories, songs and fingerplays while you enjoy milk and cookies. For ages 3-6. Free. Information: 815385-0036 or mplyps@mchenrylibrary.org. STORIES AT THE HIDDEN PEARL CAFE, 1:30 to 2 p.m. Dec. 23, Hidden Pearl Cafe, 1208 N. Green St., McHenry. Enjoy an intimate story time with your preschooler. For ages 3-6 with adult. Free. Information: 815-385-0036 or mplyps@mchenrylibrary.org.

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Kenmode Tool & Engineering in Algonquin has almost 60 years of high precision metal stamping experience servicing a variety of industries. We are seeking several new members for our new Technology Center:

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48 - Star Flag Collection Bathtub - Whirlpool, 42 x 66 3 x 5 Framed – Mint Condition. 5 x 9 Folded Dark navy blue, new, never used, (paid $1,950 Casket Flag of WWII KIA & Gold Star Patch W/ new), sell for $400/firm. 815-653-4612 Provenance From President FDR; Includes Map Of Blankets - Medical Original Interment In Attu, Aleutians. A Few Other 10in x 14in Framed. ALL For $200; Will Split. 74”x100”, very warm, brand new. Tony 847-354-1580 Cost $35, sell $10/ea. 815-701-7369 Chicago Cubs World Series Plaques. Range Flea Market Merchandise $60-$90. Great Holiday Gift. 815-338-4829 Worth many times over cost, $250/all. Teeter Inversion Table – W/ Extras, 8mo Old. Paid $340, Asking $260/OBO 773-818-4809

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JAPANESE CHIN RESCUE PUPS Several Available. 224-241-9446

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Spode, pattern, “Christmas Tree”. Like new, $400/firm. 847-515-8693 or 847-271-2503

Christmas Dinner Service for 12 Plus Glassware and Serving Pieces. “Happy Holiday's” by Nikko. Beautiful, $150. 815-575-1591

Snowblower - Toro, CCR1000 Series

Friday thru Sunday McHenry 2660 Regner Rd. 9am - 3pm Numbers at 8:30am Cash, Visa & MasterCard

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Golf Travel Bag. Like New. $140 Value Asking $55 847-639-2961

Trains: HO Gauge. Many Engines

& Freight Cars, Track, Paint, Decals. $150/all. 262-891-3376 In Bristol, WI.

ALL COLLECTIONS, AUTOGRAPHS, MUSIC OLD INVENTORY CASH 815-354-6169

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Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc. Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection. FFL License. 815-338-4731

Buying Old & Unusual Toys, Antiques Comics, Records, RR Items, Meadowdale Raceway Memorabilia. 815-351-4387

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RENT TO BUY

815-353-7668

WANTED TO BUY: Vintage or New, working or not.

Antiques, Video Games, Outboard motors, Fishing Gear, Motorcycles or Mopeds, Chainsaws, Tools etc. Cash on the spot. Cell: 815-322-6383

1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible – Good Cond. $1800 815-354-4321 2003 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER – AWD, LEATHER, LOADED, HEATED SEATS, ONE OWNER, 94K, FREE 3MO WARR. FINANCING AVAIL. $5200/OBO 815-344-9440 2003 Toyota Corolla LE- 1 Owner. Looks/Runs GREAT. 93K Only. Free 3mo Warranty. Financing Avail. $4200. 815-344-9440 2005 Nissan Altima SE – 1 Owner, V6, Loaded, Looks & Runs GREAT, 95k ONLY, Free 3mo Warranty, Financing Avail. $5300 815-344-9440 2006 Buick LaCrosse, Runs Good! 4 door, $2900. 815-355-9391 2006 Chrysler Town & Country – Limited, 1 Owner, Loaded, Heated Seats, Sto & Go, Power Windows/Doors, FREE 3mo Warranty, Financing Avail. $5300 815-344-9440 2010 LINCOLN MKS, Mint Condition. $13,000 Private owner. 815-690-1614 2007 Ford Escape LXT – 1 owner, 4x4, looks/runsgreat, free 3 mo warranty, financing available, $6200 815-344-9440 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor – 4x4, loaded, V6, Leather looks/runs great, sattelite radio, free 3 mo warranty, financing available. $6200. 815-344-9440

2010 BUICK ENCLAVE CXL, Mint Condition. $16,000. Private owner. 815-690-1614

1999 DODGE RAM 1500, V8, AUTO

RUNS GOOD! $1500/OBO. 815-344-0918 2005 Chevy Silverado Z71, Off-Road Package Ext Cab 4x4, Leather, Loaded, Bose Stereo, On Star, Heated Seats, 1 Owner, Looks & Runs Great! Free 3 Mo Warranty, Financing Available. $9,300. 815-344-9440 2005 Ford F150 Fx4 – Extended Cab. 1 Owner. Well Maintained. Looks/Runs GREAT. Free 3mo Warranty. Financing Avail. $9500 815-344-9440

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Harvard Lrg Studio $640, 1BR $750, Frplc

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Crystal Lake LOW RENT! Approx 200 SF, Great Office Suite incl all util and high speed DSL, $350/mo.

815-790-0240

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MARENGO LRG 1BR $700 & LRG 3BR $850

Sewer and water included. 815-575-2446 Twin Lakes, WI Lakefront 4BR, FREE MO! $850

Pier, Beach,18 min to Rt 120 & 31. 847-256-0986

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ANDERSON BMW

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BILL JACOBS BMW

BUSS FORD

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111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

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KNAUZ BMW

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

407 Skokie Valley Hwy. • Lake Bluff, IL

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

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847/604-5000

MOTOR WERKS BMW

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

800/935-5913

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MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury PreOwned Vehicles

1001 W. Higgins Rd. (Rt. 71) or 1000 W. Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) • Hoffman Estates, IL

800/935-5909

www.motorwerks.com

888/800-6100

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

847/683-2424

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

www.bussford.com

TOM PECK FORD

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/800-6100

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630/584-1800

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GARY LANG GMC

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

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RAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 888/538-4492

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847/587-3800

23 N US Highway • Fox Lake, IL

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AL PIEMONTE CHEVROLET 770 Dundee Ave. (Rt. 25) • Dundee, IL

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MARTIN CHEVROLET

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815/459-4000

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RAY CHEVROLET

39 N. Rte. 12 • Fox Lake, IL

847/587-3300

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RAYMOND CHEVROLET 118 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

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ROSEN HYUNDAI

888/800-6100

1075 W. Golf Rd. Hoffman Estates, IL

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GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

224/603-8611

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

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RAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 23 N US Highway • Fox Lake, IL

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888/800-6100 SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM www.clcjd.com GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP Route 120 • McHenry, IL 815/385-7220 DODGE RAM www.sunnysidecompany.com

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www.gurneedodge.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

815/385-2100

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EVANSTON SUBARU IN SKOKIE MOTOR WERKS PORSCHE

Barrington & Dundee Rds., Barrington, IL

MOTOR WERKS CERTIFIED OUTLET Late Model Luxury Pre-Owned Vehicles

LAND ROVER LAKE BLUFF

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847/604-8100

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LAND ROVER HOFFMAN ESTATES

800/935-5909

PRE-OWNED

1051 W. Higgins • Hoffman Estates, IL

KNAUZ NORTH

landroverhoffman.com

847/235-8300

866/346-0211

3340 Oakton St., Skokie, IL

847/869-5700

www.EvanstonSubaru.com

847/741-2100

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PAULY TOYOTA

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

815/459-7100 or 847/658-9050 www.paulytoyota.com

ANDERSON VOLKSWAGEN

www.knauznorth.com

888/682-4485

Golf Rd. (Rt. 58) • Hoffman Estates, IL

BUSS FORD LINCOLN

10709 N. Main St. (Route 12) Richmond, IL

815/385-2000

www.steves-auto-sales.com

busslincolnmchenry.com

ELGIN TOYOTA

1200 E. Chicago St. Elgin, IL

2950 N. Skokie Hwy • North Chicago, IL

STEVE’S AUTO SALES 847/838-4444

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800/720-7036

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BARRINGTON VOLVO

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300 N. Hough (Rt. 59) • Barrington, IL

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888/682-4485

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CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

888/800-6100

MERCEDES-BENZ OF ST. CHARLES 877/226-5099

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

847/816-6660

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www.motorwerks.com

225 N. Randall Road • St. Charles, IL

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800/935-5913

888/280-6844

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119 Route 173 • Antioch, IL

800/935-5913

5404 S. Rt. 31 • Crystal Lake, IL

www.garylangauto.com

RAYMOND KIA

111 S. Rte 31 • McHenry, IL

INFINITI OF HOFFMAN ESTATES

www.sunnysidecompany.com

815/385-2100

www.libertyvillemitsubishi.com

www.arlingtonkia.com

866/469-0114

www.motorwerks.com

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

847/202-3900

1400 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL

www.rosenrosenrosen.com

CRYSTAL LAKE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

GARY LANG MITSUBISHI

1119 S. Milwaukee Ave.• Libertyville, IL

771 S. Randall Rd. • Algonquin, IL

MOTOR WERKS INFINITI

815/385-7220

847/604-5050

ARLINGTON KIA IN PALATINE

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

GARY LANG CHEVROLET

815/385-2100

www.elginhyundai.com

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

www.sunnysidecompany.com

GARY LANG KIA

1107 S Rt. 31 between Crystal Lake and McHenry

www.knauzlandrover.com

881 E. Chicago St. • Elgin, IL

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

1035 S. Rt. 31, One Mile South of Rt. 14 Crystal Lake, IL

375 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847/888-8222

815/385-7220

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

www.oharehonda.com

815/385-7220

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

www.motorwerks.com

River Rd & Oakton, • Des Plaines, IL

ELGIN HYUNDAI

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

MOTOR WERKS CADILLAC

800/935-5923

O’HARE HONDA

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

847/587-3800

200 N. Cook St. • Barrington, IL

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www.raychryslerdodgejeepram.com

815/385-2100

www.garylangauto.com

800/935-5913

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM

PAULY SCION

MOTOR WERKS HONDA

Barrington & Dundee Rds. Barrington, IL

2145 S. Eastwood Dr. • Woodstock, IL

815/338-2780

www.Knauz-mini.com

www.raymondkia.com

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www.gurneedodge.com

www.sunnysidecompany.com

www.garylangauto.com

888/471-1219

REICHERT BUICK

409A Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

815/385-7220

815/385-2100

Route 31, between Crystal Lake & McHenry

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

Route 120 • McHenry, IL

ZIMMERMAN FORD

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM

815/385-2100

800/295-0166

www.TomPeckFord.com

FENZEL MOTOR SALES GARY LANG BUICK

1564 W. Ogden Ave. • Naperville, IL

SUNNYSIDE COMPANY www.billjacobs.com CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM KNAUZ MINI

13900 Automall Dr. • Huntley, IL

www.clcjd.com

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

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BILL JACOBS MINI

847/669-6060

7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

888/471-1219

23 N US Highway • Fox Lake, IL

CLASSIFIED 17

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KNAUZ CONTINENTAL AUTOS

409 Skokie Valley Hwy • Lake Bluff, IL

847/234-1700

www.Knauzcontinentalauto.com

www.clcjd.com

FENZEL MOTOR SALES

206 S. State Street • Hampshire, IL

847/683-2424

GURNEE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM 7255 Grand Avenue • Gurnee, IL

888/471-1219

www.gurneedodge.com

RAY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 23 N US Highway • Fox Lake, IL

847/587-3800

www.raychryslerdodgejeepram.com

847/381-9400

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BOB EVANS FIREWOOD & MULCH S&W Furniture Refinishing

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y attorneys' fees and costs, 5. That the Court assess a just division of the marital debt, 6. That the Court assess a just division of the marital assets of the parties, 7. That the Court award the Plaintiff and Defendant their respective nonmarital property, if any, 8. That the Court award Plaintiff temporary and sole custody of their child together with temporary and permanent child support from Defendant to Plaintiff. 9. For such other relief as this Court deems just and equitable. and for other relief. UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the office of the McHenry County Clerk of Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Room 361 Woodstock , Illinois 60098, on or before December 19, 2016 A JUDGMENT OR DECREE BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED INTHE COMPLAINT. Witnes No be 2016

Witness: November, 2016 /s/Katherine M Keefe (Clerk of the Circuit Court

CLASSIFIED 19 Case Number 16MR741

Name PHILIP ANDREW PROSSNITZ Attorney for PETITIONER Address 454 WEST JACKSON STREET City, State Zip WOODSTOCK, IL 60098 Telephone (815) 206-2969

Public notice is hereby given that I have filed a Petition for Change of Name and scheduled a hearing on my Petition on January 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m., in the Circuit Court of the Twenty-Second Judicial Circuit, McHenry County, (Published in the Northwest Herald on November 27, December 4, 11, Illinois in Courtroom #201, praying for the change of my name from 2016) 1245929 Ryan Michael Lopez to the new name of: Ryan Starns Lopez purPUBLIC NOTICE suant to the Illinois Compiled STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE Statutes on Change of Names. CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22nd JUDICIAL CIRCUIT McHENRY COUNTY

/s/ Ryan Michael Lopez Petitioner

NOTICE OF FILING A REQUEST FOR (Published in the Northwest Herald NAME CHANGE (ADULT) Request of RYAN MICHAEL LOPEZ

on December 11, 18, 25, 2016 2016) 1250844

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