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High pressure moving south out of central Canada will lead to a dry but mostly cloudy day across the area.

Complete forecast on page A5

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Mac & cheese and the lunch lady mom TWEET

One of my earliest olfactory memories is of sitting in my bolted-in-the-floor-one-size-fitsall wooden desk in the fourth grade. It was 10:30 in the morning. French class. We were in the process of becoming bilingual illiterates: we could now not read, write and speak in two different languages.

Sometime during our conflagration of some verb I detected a delightful odor wafting from down the hallway and into our room.

I breathed it in through flaring nostrils as we chanted useful French phrases, like, “Le roi est mort!” (The king is dead!) and “Quel chemin vers la revolucion?” (Which way to the revolution?)

My salivary glands were suddenly activated as my brain deciphered the invisible fragrance and transformed it into savory reality: Macaroni and cheese! We were having macaroni and cheese for lunch!

This meal was by far my favorite. Now, mind you, I scarfed up the wiener winks and the tuna boats. I devoured the Yankee Doodle noodles and the cowboy chili. The sloppy joes and the fish sticks and the pizza burgers always hit the spot. But the mac and cheese … this entrée was so warm and comforting I could take a bath in it.

I slipped into a mac and cheese stupor for the next hour and a half. In grammar class, when the teacher asked us to name two nouns, I spontaneously blurted out, “Macaroni and Cheese.” Correct! On a science test when a question instructed, “Name two famous inventors,” I wrote, “Leonardo da Macaroni and Alexander Graham Cheese.” In social studies I thought the 27th president of the United States was named William Howard Kraft.

Finally, it was time to line up and go to the cafeteria. The girls line always got to go first, which scarred me for life. To this day, whenever a woman cuts in front of me at an all-you-can-eat buffet serving-table, I can still see Susan Suchy’s backward glancing smirk as she advanced closer to the food than me.

Grrrr.

At last it was my turn to be served. The lunch lady filled in the various compart-

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JUST HUMOR ME Michael Penkava ments of my pink plastic tray: a half-pint of milk, fruit cocktail, corn, cherry cobbler, and, just as she’s about to finish spooning in the mac and cheese, I say, “May I please have some of the crunchy stuff, too?”

That delicious, singed, crispy brown top coating was the pasta equivalent of whipped cream on pie. As my teacher would say, it had that certain “je ne sais quoi,” which I thought meant, “I dreamed a dream in times gone by, when hope was high and life worth living.”

I ate my mac and cheese so fast I was like a dog that just stole a platter of Greek baklava.

It was then that I put my famous ploy for second helpings into action.

I put on my best Oliver Twist face, that sad, droopy orphan countenance, and shuffled back to the lunch line. Making eye contact with the lunch lady, I spoke in that pathetic, cockney timbre…

“Please, Mom … I mean ma’am … I want some more,” as I held out my tray in quivering hands.

Charles Dickens would have been proud of me. That “mom” part was a stroke of genius.

Soon I was returning to my lunch table with another heaping pile of mac and cheese … with the crunchy stuff, too.

And so it went with the lunch lady and the second helpings of mac and cheese. She was my guardian angel in a white apron holding the giant silver spoon. It may sound a bit nostalgic and sentimental, but, geesh, every time I have mac and cheese I think of you, Mrs. Gulbrandson … I mean, Mom.

• Michael Penkava taught a bunch of kids and wrote a bunch of stuff. He still loves mac and cheese, although his current lunch lady isn’t quite as generous as Mrs. Gulbrandson.

He an be reached at mikepenkava@comcast. net.

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30,000

The interior space in square feet of the new Crystal Lake Food Pantry, which is 10 times the size of the former location.

See story on page A3.

ON THE COVER

Volunteer Vincent Ricciardi, 10, of Crystal Lake helps clean up the storage area Friday at the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The food pantry is moving into new, larger digs at 42 East St. They gave out their last food at the old location Friday and officially will open the new location Wednesday.

See story on page A3.

Photo by Sarah Nader – snader@shawmedia.com

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Volunteer Sheila Halasz of Crystal Lake helps stock the shelves Friday at the new Crystal Lake Food Pantry. The food pantry is moving into new, larger digs at 42 East St. They gave out their last food at the old location on Friday and officially will open the new location Wednesday.

LARGER SPACE FOR FOOD PANTRY New Crystal Lake location is nearly 10 times bigger than previous spot

By KEVIN P. CRAVER

kcraver@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Santa’s elves could have learned a thing or two about moving with a purpose and loading vehicles by watching the Crystal Lake Food Pantry’s volunteers Friday afternoon.

Right after the pantry closed its doors at 2 p.m. for the last time at its 257 King St. address, volunteers quickly packed up what remained of its contents for a move to its new, much roomier home across town at 42 East St. Pantry board Vice President Karen Munter pushed an empty four-wheeled cart – one of many whizzing along

the floors – into the quickly emptying building.

“Once you have a bin or a box full, make sure it’s closed all the way, and put it on a cart,” Munter told volunteers packing away food. Outside, a large truck donated by JA Frate for the move slowly began to fill up.

The move will allow the food pantry to deliver even better services to a growing population of people in need, pantry President Bill Eich said as volunteer Ed Erickson loaded milk crates filled with egg cartons onto a cart. The new location has 30,000 square feet, or almost 10 times the 3,500 square feet of the old one. The food pantry bought the King Street building nine years

Online For more information about the Crystal Lake Food Pantry and donation information, visit www.clfoodpantry.org.

Visit nwherald.com to see a photo gallery. ago and moved from its previous space at The Salvation Army Crystal Lake Corps Community Center.

“This opens up so many possibilities, and solves so many issues with space,” Eich said.

The East Street location is laid out

like a supermarket, with aisles and a refrigerated section stocked through a walk-in area, Treasurer Danielle Morlock said during a brief tour. Clients will be able to wheel shopping carts through to make their selections. A large storage area, with metal shelves made by a boy for his Eagle Scout project, holds food in the back, while two garage doors allow trucks to unload their cargoes indoors, which eliminates the risk of slips on winter days.

Some of the new location’s spare space will become a classroom that social service agencies can use, Eich said.

The food pantry raised more than

See FOOD PANTRY, page A9

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LOCAL BRIEF Learn about nature at Glacial Park

RINGWOOD – “Lost Valley Nature Detectives,” a self-guided drop-in program for families, is available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

The program includes indoor displays and outdoor exploration. Free exploration backpacks, including binoculars and field guides, can be checked out. Each month features a different topic, including “Winter Birds” in December; “Animal Tracks” in January; and “Winter Trees” in February.

The center will be closed Dec. 23-26 and 30-31.

For information, call 815479-5779.

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The park is filled with people during opening day of Fiesta Days on July 15 at Petersen Park in McHenry. The annual event features a carnival, live music, car show, arts and crafts, children’s events, food and fireworks.

Council approves plan to start 2017 Fiesta Days on July 13

By NATE LINHART

nlinhart@shawmedia.com McHENRY – The McHenry City Council voted, 4-2, to approve proposed 2017 Fiesta Day schedule changes at its meeting Monday night.

Part of the motion included the approval of the 69th annual Fiesta Days event adding an additional day, Thursday, July 13, to its music fest weekend schedule next year.

Based on previous years, the 2017 Fiesta Days event would have begun Friday, July 14. However, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce requested the music fest begin in Petersen Park a day earlier on Thursday, July 13.

After some discussion, Alderman Jeffrey Schaefer made a motion to approve the addition of Thursday to next year’s schedule, which would go until 10:30 p.m.,

“I certainly could support the 50 percent instead of the full 100 percent because I think it’s a benefit to our entire community.”

Geri Condon

McHenry alderman

to establish that the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce will reimburse the city at a rate of 100 percent of manpower costs for Thursday, July 13, to approve the use of parks and city services, to approve of a special-event liquor license and to approve placement of temporary advertising signs as presented.

The motion was seconded by Alderman Andrew Glab, putting it to a vote. The mo-

tion was denied on a 4-2 vote, with Schaefer and Glab voting “yes” for its approval.

McHenry Mayor Susan Low asked if anyone wanted to make another motion.

Alderman Scott Curry then made a similar motion to Schaefer’s, except Curry’s motion was for a 50 percent reimbursement rate for Thursday instead of 100 percent.

“I certainly could support the 50 percent instead of the full 100 percent because I think it’s a benefit to our entire community,” Alderman Geri Condon said.

The motion was seconded by Condon and was voted in by a 4-2 vote. Aldermen Curry, Condon, Robert Peterson and Victor Santi all voted “yes,” while Aldermen Schaefer and Glab voted “no,” because of not agreeing with changing the originally proposed reimbursement rate.

Alderman Richard Wimmer, of Ward 5, was absent from the meeting.

WEATHER

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High pressure moving south out of central Canada will lead to a dry but mostly cloudy day across the area today. A strengthening storm to the west will move east with showers for Sunday.

Steadier rain will move in Sunday night through early Monday morning.

Sunshine will return throughout the day Monday with a strong wind.

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AIR QUALITY TODAY Main offender ................. particulates

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New York, N.Y., averages nearly 3 times as much each year

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Man gets 6 years in prison for selling lethal dose of heroin to 20-year-old

By JORDYN REILAND

jreiland@shawmedia.com WOODSTOCK – A Crystal Lake man will spend six years in prison after he admitted to selling heroin to a 20-yearold man who died.

Elias A. Ramos-Ortiz, 20, pleaded guilty Thursday in McHenry County court to one count of unlawful deliv- Elias A. ery of a controlled sub- Ramos-Ortiz stance, a Class 1 felony.

The felony is punishable by four to 15 years in prison.

All other charges against the defendant were dismissed by the state’s attorney’s office. He will receive credit for time spent in the McHenry County Jail.

“Anytime someone is involved in distributing heroin in this community, they are putting the lives of our residents at risk,” State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally said in a statement.

“While court programs that promote recovery are important, prison was the only adequate response to the defendant’s actions that resulted in a young life being lost.”

Ramos-Ortiz was arrested in February and faced drug-induced homicide

charges after Crystal Lake police officers questioned him about the overdose death of Jack T. Crawford.

Crawford, 20, died Feb. 4 at a family home in Crystal Lake, police have said. Police were dispatched to the home about 5:30 a.m. for the report of a possible heroin overdose and found Crawford not breathing. Responding officers administered nasal Narcan, performed CPR and used an automated defibrillator without success, police have said.

Authorities have said Ramos-Ortiz went to Chicago to buy 18 bags of heroin and sold $160 worth of it to Crawford.

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Lake in the Hills man charged with sexually assaulting female family member NORTHWEST HERALD WOODSTOCK – A Lake in the Hills man has been charged with sexually abusing a female family member who told police that he had abused her on several occasions.

Woodstock police said they learned about the allegations Thursday based on information provided to the Child Advocacy Center of McHenry County.

Police said the alleged acts of abuse took place in numerous police jurisdictions and were initially reported to the Illinois Department of Child and

Family Services.

Edgar A. Arana, 71, 11 Crystal Lake Road, Lake in the Hills, was charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child – a Class X felony punishable by Edgar A. a minimum of six to 30 Arana years in prison.

A Woodstock detective met with members of the child advocacy center and the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office, where investigators learned that counselors had conducted

a forensic interview with the juvenile victim.

During the interview, police said the victim said that Arana had committed acts of sexual abuse to her on several occasions. The last time an act had allegedly occurred was at Classic Cinemas in Woodstock while watching a movie Dec.17.

Arana was charged based on the allegations of the Woodstock incident.

He remained in the McHenry County Jail on Friday evening with bond set at $250,000. His next court date is scheduled for Tuesday.

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LOCAL BRIEF Sheriff’s office to host snowmobile safety courses

WOODSTOCK – Beginning snowmobilers will have an opportunity to learn the principles of safe snowmobile operation at an Illinois Department of Natural Resources education course from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 7 and Feb. 19 at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, 2200 N. Seminary

Ave., Woodstock.

Under Illinois law, the course is required for those 12 to 16 years old who plan to operate a snowmobile. The course also is required for those older than 16 who do not have a valid driver’s license. A Snowmobile Safety Education Certificate will be issued by the Department of Natural Resources upon successful completion of

the course.

The eight-hour course includes instruction in safe operation, rules of the road, snowmobile law, first aid, proper riding techniques and more. The course is free.

Registration is required by contacting Cathy Hardt at 815-334-4739 or cdhardt@ co.mchenry.il.us.

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VOLO – A new teaser trailer is available to watch for season one of the History Channel’s upcoming series called “Volo, House of Cars.”

The series’ first six episodes on the automobile museum are scheduled to debut in the spring and will focus on the 57-year-old museum’s operations and history of finding rare vehicles.

“It’s creating a lot of excitement and positive feedback,” said Brian Grams, director of the Volo Auto Museum.

“There are so many incredible stories that can be told.”

Jay Grams, Brian’s brother, said

people who watch the new series will get to see a different side of the museum.

“They’ll learn what goes on behind the scenes,” Jay said.

With about 400 vehicles on display, the museum features a mix of muscle cars, celebrity-owned vehicles and cars used in popular movies, among others.

Founded by Greg Grams, Jay and Brian’s father, Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $9 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children 4 and younger.

For information, call 815-385-3644 or find the Volo Auto Museum on Facebook.

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Volo Auto Museum Director Brian Grams stands beside a 1971 Buick GS Stage 1 that he and his brother, Jay Grams, recently bought during filming for the Gramses’ new History Channel reality show, “Volo, House of Cars.” A show teaser has been released, and a spring 2017 debut is planned.

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YOUR GUIDE TO HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES IN McHENRY COUNTY AND BEYOND

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ONGOING OLD COURTHOUSE ARTS CENTER HOLIDAY SALE, through Dec. 30, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring 3-D objects, fiber arts of all kinds, jewelry and all kinds of clever, offbeat objects with which to stuff stockings for the holiday season.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Sunday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Free admission. Information: www. oldcourthouseartscenter.org or newsletter@ oldcourthouseartscenter.org.

MUSEUM HOLIDAY DISPLAY, through December, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. Along with the monthlong Christmas-themed quilt contest and show, visitors can see a display of old sleds from Christmas memorabilia collector Dave Harms. The museum stage and exhibit halls are decked out with Santas, bells, holiday china and more. Hours: 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors and students, $12 family, free for members. Information: 815-923-2267 or www.gothistory.org.

CLAYWORKERS GUILD OF ILLINOIS HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE, through Jan. 7, Old Courthouse Arts Center, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. Featuring the work of 15 members of the guild. Extended hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

display from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (closed Dec. 26). Museum admission is $5, $3 for seniors. Members are free. For information or an entry form, visit www.gothistory.org.

WOODSTOCK OPERA HOUSE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE EXHIBIT, through Dec. 31, Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. The community is invited to come enjoy the beauty of the holiday season with more than 30 Christmas trees decorated by local community groups and volunteer organizations. On display during business hours and scheduled events. Free. Information: 815-3385300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.

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A view of holiday lights on a home on Thornwood Lane in Crystal Lake on Wednesday.

The home was part of the Crystal Lake Park District Light Up contest.

Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Free. Information: www.clayworkersguild.com.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, through Dec. 28, Prairie Lodge, 12880 Del Webb Blvd., Huntley.

Annual model train display presented by the Kishwaukee Valley & Eakin Creek Sun City Model Railroad Club. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Information: 847-669-2392 or www.sccah.com.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE & WREATH SALE, Algonquin State Bank, 2400 N. Hunting-

ton Drive, Algonquin. The Algonquin Lions Club will sell Fraser fir trees and wreaths from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 847877-1221 or www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org.

“ROCK AROUND THE QUILTED TREE,” through Dec. 29, McHenry County Historical Society Museum, 6422 Main St., Union. A holiday open house, contest and show. Quilters invited to show their holiday-themed bed, wall and heirloom quilts at this inaugural event. Awards given in six categories. The quilts will be on

DEC. 25 CHURCH SERVICE, 11 a.m. to noon Dec. 25, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 480 N. Walkup Ave., Crystal Lake. Free. Information: Daniel Woestman, 815-997-0087 or dsw@ danielwoestman.com.

REGIONAL ONGOING GENEVA LAKE ARTS FOUNDATION HOLIDAY SHOW, through Jan. 8, Gallery 223, 223 Broad St., Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Presented by members of the foundation. The show will include holiday-themed art of various media including paintings, jewelry, pottery and other 3-D work for purchase. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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OBITUARIES SARAH L. BELCHER

Born: November 30, 1918; in Libertyville, IL Died: December 21, 2016; in Woodstock, IL Sarah L. Belcher, 98, of Woodstock died Wednesday December 21, 2016 at Hearthstone Manor Nursing Home in Woodstock.

She was born in Libertyville on November 30, 1918 to Almon and Elizabeth (Catlow) Rockenbach. She married Melvin Thomas Belcher on October 13, 1940.

She was an active member of the Free Methodist Church in Woodstock. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School and was active on Women’s Missionary Studies at church. She also served on the board of Hearthstone Communities. She worked in the family business Belcher & Sons. She loved to study the bible, reading, gardening, bird watching and long walks. She was loved and will be missed.

She is survived by two sons, Alan Dale (Gay) Belcher, and Lynn Thomas (Paula) Belcher; a daughter, Dena Arlene Gibbs (Steve) Tower; six grandchildren, Aaron (Kerrie) Belcher, Stephen (Mariam) Belcher, Phaedra (Dennis) Lecher,

Adair (Kyle) Taulbee, Shane (Rikki) Gibbs and Danielle (Christopher) Tindall; four great-grandchildren, Hannah Morgan, Samuel Morgan, William Lecher and Olivia Deiterman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; her siblings, Robert, Joe, Lyle, George, Rodney, Phillip and Ray Rockenbach, Elizabeth Tigerman, Mary Knox, Ruth Taylor, Esther Mills, Dorothy Martin and Shirley Spear.

Visitation will be Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at the Free Methodist Church, 934 N. Seminary Ave. Woodstock, from 4:00 pm until the funeral service at 7:00 pm. Pastor David Cooper will preside. Interment will be private at McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery.

For information, contact the Schneider, Leucht, Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710 or visit the website at www. slmcfh.com.

ROBERT J. GRUEL

Born: May 7, 1934; in Harvard, IL Died: December 21, 2016; in Rockford, IL Robert J. Gruel, 82 of Garden Prairie, IL passed away Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at St. Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL

He was born on May 7, 1934 in Harvard, IL the son of the late John and Nancy (nee Coates) Gruel.

On August 8, 1964 in Marengo he married Marge M. Ross. Bob was a U.S. Army veteran, a Marengo Community High School graduate, a member and past president of the Union Lions Club, a recipient of the Lions Club Melvin Jones Fellow Award, Manager of the Union Legion for 10 years. Owner of the Chateau in Coral for 13 years.

Owner of Bob’s Provisions for 45 years serving Northern IL. He was an avid Packer fan and loved, golfing, bowling, putting on pig roasts for friends and family and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Marge; Three children, Brenda (Steve) Alt, Kathy (Tom) Anthony and Rob (fiancé Ashley Hazek) Gruel; Grandchildren, Krystal, Kyle Alt, Kim, Julie, Susan and Megan Anthony and Ashley Gruel; Great-grandchildren, Braden and Camden Olcott; two sisters, Barb Hathcock and Pat Botts; Many nieces, nephews and

cherished friends.

Sisters, Helen Ballard, Diane Munson and brother-in-laws, Don Botts and Lowell Munson also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 pm Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church 412 Jackson St., Marengo, IL 60152 and from 10:00 am Tuesday until the time of service at 11:00 am in the church. Interment with military honors will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Woodstock, IL Memorials may be made to the Union Lion’s Club or Zion Lutheran Church.

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JOHN J. KANTER John J. Kanter, passed away December 22, 2016.

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NASA climate scientist and astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61

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The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Piers Sellers, a climate scientist and former astronaut who gained fame late in life for his eloquent commentary about the earth’s fragility and his own cancer diagnosis, has died. He was 61.

Sellers died Friday Piers Sellers morning in Houston of pancreatic cancer, NASA said in a statement.

Sellers shared his astronaut’s perspective on climate change in Leonardo DiCaprio’s documentary, “Before

the Flood,” released this fall. He told DiCaprio that seeing the earth’s atmosphere as a “tiny little onion skin” from space helped him gain a fuller understanding of the planet’s delicacy.

He also wrote a New York Times op-ed about grappling with the meaning of his life’s work after learning he had terminal cancer. In both the film and the op-ed, he was optimistic, arguing that he expected human ingenuity to rescue the planet from a dire future of runaway global warming.

“Piers devoted his life to saving the planet,” NASA Administrator Charles Bolden said in a statement.

“His legacy will be one not only of urgency that the climate is warming but

also of hope that we can yet improve humanity’s stewardship of this planet.”

In the op-ed, Sellers wrote that the best way he could imagine spending his final months was to continue working, despite knowing he would not live to see the worst of climate change or the harnessing of possible solutions.

“New technologies have a way of bettering our lives in ways we cannot anticipate. There is no convincing, demonstrated reason to believe that our evolving future will be worse than our present, assuming careful management of the challenges and risks,” Sellers wrote. “History is replete with examples of us humans get-

ting out of tight spots.”

The British-born Sellers was deputy director for sciences and exploration at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. He started working for NASA as a scientist in 1982 and joined its astronaut corps in 1996. He made three flights to the International Space Station, the last in 2010.

“When I was a kid, I watched the Apollo launches from across the ocean, and I thought NASA was the holy mountain,” Sellers said earlier this year when Bolden presented him with the Distinguished Service Medal, the agency’s highest honor. “As soon as I could, I came over here to see if I could climb that mountain.”

information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock, at 815-338-1710.

Arthur David Carlson Jr.: The memorial celebration will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Crystal Lake Brewing Company, 150 N. Main St., Crystal Lake.

Erin K. Davis: The memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Four Colonies Clubhouse, 680 Cress Creek Lane, Crystal Lake, with a luncheon to follow.

For information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400.

Dolores Huelskamp Cannady Fritsch: The

visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1300 Kishwaukee Valley Road, Woodstock. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Arlington Heights. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338-1710.

Rhea J. Lapp: The celebration of life will be Saturday, Jan. 28, at Vivante in Punta Gorda, Florida. The funeral Mass celebration will be Saturday, June 3, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake.

Eugene Seaver: The visitation will be from 3 p.m. until the 6 p.m. funeral Mass is celebrated Tuesday, Dec. 27, at The Church of Holy Apostles, 5211 Bull Valley Road, McHenry. A reception will follow immediately after in the Father Sherry Parish Center. For information, call Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory at 815-385-0063.

Larry J. Seaver: There will be a luncheon to celebrate his life from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Moose Lodge in Harvard.

For information, call Saunders & McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS John J. Alesch: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at DeFiore-Jorgensen Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. The funeral Mass celebration will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 847-515-8772.

Jeannette S. Broughton: The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 3500 Washington St., McHenry. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Woodstock. For

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DANCING SANTA – Santa (Cody Ozyuk, son of VFW Auxiliary member Kristine Ozyuk) thrills the 256 in attendance at the VFW Fox River Post 4600 annual Christmas party as he struts his version of the party dance number “The Chicken Song.”

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CALENDAR Dec. 24

• 6 to 8 p.m. – Christmas Eve Open House Party, Faith Community United Church of Christ, 2023 Route 176, Prairie Grove. Complete dinner provided, with many homemade traditional holiday dishes. More than 130 nativity sets will be on display.

Free. Information: faithcommucc@aol.com or 815-479-1307.

• 6 to 9 p.m. – Christmas Manor drivethrough display, Mack Residence, 1150 Algonquin Road, Fox River Grove. Continues 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 25-Jan. 3. Traditional 2-acre Christmas display with drive-through portion. Free. Information: mackmanor13@ gmail.com.

Dec. 25

• 5 to 6:30 p.m. – Sunday evening community dinner, First United Methodist Church, 236 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake. A free dinner for those in need. Information: 815-459-0785 or foodministries@ firstchurchcl.org.

Dec. 26

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Kids Club, McHenry

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Recreation Center, 3636 Municipal Drive, McHenry. Continues 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 27-29. Children ages 5-10 will participate in group games, arts and crafts and outside activities (weather dependent). Cost: $40 a day for residents, $50 nonresidents. Before and after care available for additional fee. Information: 815-363-2160 or cwitt@ ci.mchenry.il.us.

• 10 a.m. to noon – Winter Break Movie, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Featuring a screening of “The BFG,” rated PG. Free.

Registration required. Information: www. clpl.org or 815-459-1687.

Dec. 27

• 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – “Let’s Make Thank You Cards,” Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. All supplies provided. Drop-in program. Free.

Information: 815-459-1687.

• 10 to 11 a.m. – “A Monster of an Event,” McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Children ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult will read monster stories, sing songs and make a craft. Free.

Registration required. Information: 815385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

• 1 to 3 p.m. – “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” Readers Theatre, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Fourth- through 12th-graders will act out scenes from J.K. Rowling’s

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“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

Costumes are welcome. Free. Registration required. Information: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

• 2 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 5:30 p.m. – Minecrafters @ the Library, Algonquin Area Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive, Algonquin. Minecraft gaming for thirdthrough eighth-graders. Free. Registration required. Information: 847-458-3139 or www.aapld.org.

• 6 to 8 p.m. – The Fray Stitchery Club, Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley. Open to those who knit, crochet, cross-stitch or work any other needle craft. Novice through experienced, ages 10 and older, are welcome.

Bring projects and supplies. Information: 847-669-5386 or www.huntleylibrary.org.

• 7 to 8:30 p.m. – Lifetree Café, The Pointe, 5650 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Gather

to hear inspiring stories and engage in conversation on a different topic every week.

This week’s topic is “The Aliens are Coming: What If It’s True?” Free. Information: 815459-1441 or www.lifetreecafe.com.

Dec. 28

• 9:30 a.m. to noon – Food distribution, First Congregational Church of Crystal Lake, 461 Pierson St., Crystal Lake.

The church is sponsoring a food truck for those in need through the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. Numbers will be handed out at 9:30 a.m., shopping begins at 10: a.m.

Bring a shopping bag. Information: 815459-6010 or www.fcc-cl.org.

• 10 to 11 a.m. – Memory Café, Kraus Senior Center, 441 W. Main St., Cary. Best Care, a non-medical home care company, will sponsor networking, a short activity and light refreshments for people with memory issues such as dementia or Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Free.

Registration required. Information: Lois Fox at 815-382-0464 or seniorsitter@ hotmail.com.

• 10 a.m. to noon – Winter Break Movie, Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. Featuring a screening of “Pete’s Dragon,” rated PG. Free. Registration required. Information: www.clpl.org or 815-459-1687.

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Age: 6 Birth date: Dec. 28, 2010 Parents: David and Melissa Smith Crystal Lake

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Send the child’s name, age, birth date, parents’ names and addresses and a color or blackand-white photo of the child. Include a phone number. Photos should be received no later than a month after the child’s birthday.

Photos will not be returned.

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• Continued from page 13 • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Habitat restoration work day, Lynda Clayton Conservation Area, 5000 N. Waltshire Drive, McHenry. The Land Conservancy of McHenry County seeks volunteers to help restore wetlands and an oak grove. Requires a moderate amount of walking over slightly uneven terrain. Information: www. conservemc.org or 815-337-9502.

• 6 p.m. – Family movie, Huntley Area Public Library, 11000 Ruth Road, Huntley.

Featuring “Finding Dory,” rated PG. Free.

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

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Teen Movie Night, Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. There will be a selection of movies to choose from, and popcorn will be provided. Free. Registration required. Information: www.woodstockpubliclibrary.org.

• 6:30 p.m. – Author appearance, Read Between the Lynes, 111 E. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Meet Susan Mullen, co-author of “We Are Still Tornadoes.”

Free admission. Books will be available to buy. Information: 815-206-5967 or www. readbetweenthelynes.com.

• 7 to 8 p.m. – Anime & Manga Club holiday gathering, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Fans of anime and manga can get together to discuss favorite manga, watch anime and enjoy other activities. For sixth-graders through age 20. Free. Registration required. Information: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

815-459-1687.

• 1 to 2 p.m. – “Close Encounters of the Chemical Kind,” Wauconda Area Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Children in kindergarten and older will experiment with color changes, a mysterious genie, gooey Gak, springy Superballs and more.

The free drop-in program is presented by the Science Alliance. Information: www. wauclib.org or 847-526-6225.

CHRISTMAS IN HARVARD – The Harvard Junior High School and Harvard High School bands marched together down Harvard’s main street during the Christmas in Harvard parade Dec. 3. The bands played a variety of Christmas music, while the Harvard High School Madrigal Choir sang Christmas carols on a float.

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Dec. 30

• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – New Year’s pizza party, Community Center, 255 Briargate Road, Cary. The Cary Park District will present activities and a countdown to the New Year. Cost: $35 a child. Information: 847-639-6100 or www.carypark.com.

• 10 a.m. to noon – Friday food distribution, Nunda Township Office, 3510 Bay Road, Crystal Lake. Food donated through the Northern Illinois Food Bank by local grocery stores will be distributed to those in need. Free. Information: 815-459-0785 or foodministries@firstchurchcl.org.

• 11 a.m. to noon – “Noon” Year’s Eve Party, McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St., McHenry. Children ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult will ring in the New Year at noon. Includes stories, games and crafts.

Free. Registration required. Information: 815-385-0036 or www.mchenrylibrary.org.

Dec. 31

• 9 a.m. to noon – New Year’s Eve oak rescue, Community Research Forest, 20500 Lembcke Road, Harvard. The Land Conservancy of McHenry County seeks volunteers to help restore a natural area.

Dec. 29 Information: www.conservemc.org or 815• 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. – “Marshmallow 337-9502.

Madness,” Community Center, 255 • 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Noon Year’s Briargate Road, Cary. The Cary Park District Eve Party, Village Hall, 600 Harvest Gate, offers crafts, games, movies and more.

Lake in the Hills. Children ages 8 and Cost: $35 a child. Information: 847-639younger and their parents will make party 6100 or www.carypark.com. hats and noise makers, dance to music, • 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. – “Let’s Make New play games and welcome in the “noon” Year’s Cards,” Crystal Lake Public Liyear with a balloon drop. Light snacks and brary, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake. All sparkling cider will be served. Registration supplies provided. Make a card for yourself deadline: Dec. 29. Cost: $8 a child for resand one for the senior citizens the library idents, $10 for nonresidents. Information: visits. Drop-in program. Free. Information: 847-960-7460 or www.lith.org.

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL – In an effort to promote youth participation in the state’s legislative process, state Sen. Karen McConnaughay hosted 57 students from six local high schools Nov. 9 at her Youth Advisory Council. The students were selected by their principals and teachers to take part in the civics program. Among participating high schools were H.D. Jacobs and Huntley. In the spring, McConnaughay will host the students at the state capitol in Springfield, where they will participate in their own mock legislative hearing.

Marengo

Family-friendly program features winter’s wonders The McHenry County Conservation District will host “Winter Explorations” from noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 7 at Marengo Ridge Conservation Area, Shelter No. 1, 2411 N. Route 23.

The free, family-friendly drop-in program will feature stations for exploring winter’s wonders. Hot chocolate will be provided.

Cancellation may occur due to weather or staff emergencies. For information, check under Site Advisories at www.mccdistrict.org.

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SPIRIT OF THE SEASON – Lake in the Hills resident Emily Pinter (from left) and Huntley residents Analise, Dina and Anthony Frigo enjoyed the “Very Merry Huntley” horse-drawn sleigh ride.

McHenry County

Conservation district offers nature programs The McHenry County Conservation District offers the following programs.

Unless otherwise noted, registration is required at www.mccdistrict.org.

• “Arctic Adventures,” open to ages 8 to 11, will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Attendees will spend time both indoors and outdoors participating in nature-based activities, crafts and exploration of the woods and prairie. The cost is $10 for county residents, $13 for nonresidents.

The registration deadline is today.

• “Nature’s Puppet Show & Tea Party” will be from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Thursday at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Children should bring a puppet or stuffed animal to enjoy tea and snacks while watching puppet shows about the wildlife of McHenry County. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $3 for county residents, $5 for nonresidents. The registration deadline is Sunday.

FOOD PANTRY DONATION – TransCanada Pipeline USA. Ltd. donated $1,000 to the Alden-Hebron Food Pantry. Pictured are Marge Lopeman (left) of the food pantry and TransCanada Pipeline representative Jim Mudson.

Court Appointed Special Advocates FOR CHILDREN 815-363-5920 www.casamchenrycounty.org

• Saturday, December 24, 2016

WOMEN AND WINE – Members of the Bull Valley Garden Club held their December meeting in the home of Beth Wester, and Lora Kott presented a program about wines – the fermentation process, the contributions of geography, climate, viticultural methods, plant genetics and various countries’ laws that define the styles and qualities of wine. Co-hostesses prepared foods that complemented each of the types of wine that Kott offered for tasting. Pictured (from left) are Kott, Nancy Wright, Debbie Reau, Wester, Maggie Bailey, Pat McCullough and Jill Theis.

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TASTE OF ST. JOSEPH – St. Joseph Catholic Church hosted its second annual Taste of St. Joseph in November at the Harvard Moose Lodge. Pictured (back row, from left) are Diane Wojciesek and Vito Zaccaro; and (front row) Chris and John Zalewski and Liz Zaccaro.

PATRIOTS PEN WINNERS – Three McHenry Middle School eighth-grade students were recognized Nov. 21 for their entries in the Patriots Pen Essay Contest hosted by the VFW Post 4600 Auxiliary. The students wrote an essay describing the America they believe in. Pictured (back row, from left) are Principal Mike Glover and VFW representative Betty Thompson; and (front row) first-place winner Alyssa Kerby, second-place winner Verenice Hernandez, third-place winner Jocelyn Reyes and teacher Dolly Banwart.

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CAMPUS REPORT CHARLESTON – The Eastern Illinois University Elisha Baumgartner Scholarship has been awarded to Crystal Lake resident Lauren Eberle.

Eberle, a 2014 graduate of Crystal Lake South High School, is majoring in sociology.

• KENT, Ohio – Crystal Lake resident Michael Wypasek was awarded a a Master of Arts from Kent State University’s College of Communication and Information during summer commencement ceremonies.

• CRYSTAL LAKE – Three McHenry County College students won top awards in the Skyway Conference Writers Festival recently hosted by MCC. Seven community colleges participated in the festival, which featured student Austin writers of poetry, Comstock fiction, nonfiction and drama/screenplay categories.

Austin Comstock of Crystal Lake won first place for his drama, “Of Mistresses and Men,” Kelsey Cecala of Huntley won third place for her drama, “It’s Complicated,” and Lou Jensen of Crystal Lake won second place Kelsey Cecala for her poetry, “Music Sting.”

• MACOMB – Crystal Lake residents Mary Hall and Alena Marie Fakeri were named Honors Scholars during Western Illinois University’s Academic Honors Convocation.

McHenry County MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The following local residents were awarded degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee: Crystal Lake residents Michelle Birnbaum, College of Letters and Science CDR degree and Alyssa Walker, Bachelor of Science in engineering; Marengo resident Richard Johnson, Bachelor of Science in engineering; McHenry resident Leanna Foland, Bachelor of Arts; and Richmond residents Chad Boeckman, Master of Business Administration and Breanna Neubauer, Master of Library and Information Science.

• WHEATON – The following local residents were performers in the Wheaton College Conservatory of Music’s annual Christmas Festival: Lake in the Hills resident Kurt Pazdra sang with the Men’s Glee Club and Cary resident Kathryn Rische sang with the Women’s Chorale.

• AMES, Iowa – Iowa State University student Jordan Simon of McHenry earned a Leadership Studies certificate.

• LEXINGTON, Ky. – University of Kentucky student Susan Schuldt of McHenry was initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. • MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The following local residents received academic honors from the Milwaukee School of Engineering for the 2016 fall quarter: Cary resident Curtis Norton, honors list; Crystal Lake residents Brianna Berillo, honors list, and Jack Collins, honors list; Hebron resident Amberley Kowalski, dean’s list; Johnsburg resident Amanda

Cherwin, honors list; Marengo resident Megan Hanelt, dean’s list with high honors; McHenry resident Danielle Walsh, dean’s list; and Oakwood Hills resident Steven Peterson, honors list.

• LOMBARD – The following local residents were awarded degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at National University of Health Sciences: Crystal Lake resident Peter Zugaj, Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences; Huntley resident Kelsey Botterman, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Lake in the Hills resident Samantha Brodersen, Master of Science in Oriental medicine; and McHenry resident Joel Story, Doctor of Chiropractic.

• LINCOLN, Neb. – Cary resident Justin Eberlein was awarded a Bachelor of Science during winter commencement ceremonies at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.

• TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The following local residents were awarded degrees during winter commencement ceremonies at the University of Alabama: Algonquin resident Sarah Smylie, bachelor’s degree; and Cary residents Shannon Corr, bachelor’s degree, and Emily Sturgeon, bachelor’s degree.

• DEERFIELD – Crystal Lake resident Jacalyn Rubio was awarded a Master of Arts in elementary education after the fall semester at Trinity Graduate School.

• DEERFIELD – Fox River Grove resident Jeffrey Pallansch was awarded a Master of Divinity after the fall semester at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Clubs to offer introduction to square dancing Jan. 5 McHenry B ‘n’ B and Woodstock Squares square dancing clubs will offer a free introduction to square dancing from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 5 at the McHenry Township Complex, Building B, 3519 N. Richmond Road, Johnsburg.

Participants will learn basic steps, then dance to a singing call. A partner is not required.

For information, call 815-322-9799 or visit www.mchenrybnbsquaredance.com or www.woodstocksquares. wixsite.com/woodstocksquares.

Crystal Lake

Bunco Bash to benefit nonprofit organizations The ninth annual Royal Bunco Bash will be at 6 p.m. Jan. 13 at the Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31.

Bunco is an easy dice game; no prior experience is needed to play. The evening begins with a practice round to teach those who have never played before. Tickets are $35 a person, which includes three games of Bunco, a cash bar, desserts and raffles. Golden Tables for a group of 12 cost $660, which includes premiere seating, three bottles of wine, a premium swag bag and drink tickets. Proceeds will benefit Adult & Child Therapy Services, Court Appointed Special Advocates and Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association.

For information or to register, visit www.royalbuncobash.com.

By MICHAEL TARM The Associated Press

CHICAGO – An alderman indicted on corruption charges while he sat in a City Council meeting is merely the latest in a rogue’s gallery of elected officials to face such allegations in Chicago, a city that over the years became saddled with a national reputation for corruption.

Willie Cochran – who pleaded not guilty Friday to bribery, extortion and wire fraud charges – received word of his indictment last week while he sat in the City Hall chamber, fellow aldermen stopping by for hushed conversations.

Illinois corruption researchers Dick Simpson and Thomas Gradel said more than 30 Chicago aldermen have AP photo been convicted of crimes since 1973, most of them on bribery and extortion Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran (left) arrives for his arraignment with his attorney, Thomas Durkin, at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Friday morning in Chicago. charges.

Here’s a look at some instances of corruption in Chicago: report.

LATEST CASES The phenomenon can be traced to Cochran, a 64-year-old Democrat, THE NUMBERS the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, after is accused of pilfering at least $30,000 More than 1,000 public officials and which developers rebuilding the city from a charitable fund for poor constitbusinessmen in Illinois have been con- relied heavily on approval by assort- uents, spending it at casinos and to pay victed of public corruption since 1970, ed inspectors and on favors from lawhis daughter’s college tuition. Defense including imprisoned former Gov. Rod makers. The corruption persisted, attorney Thomas Durkin said after Blagojevich. But corruption among the report said, partly because of the Cochran’s Friday arraignment that his politicians on Chicago’s premier lawdominance of the Democratic Party in client would fight the charges. Durkin making body has been particularly Chicago and its own patronage system. also suggested that aldermen from persistent, Simpson and Gradel said.

“In most cases,” the report said, poorer districts, such as Cochran’s “The guilty aldermen include bumblers but also some of the most bril- “the Chicago political machine taught 20th Ward on the South Side, “end up liant politicians of their era,” the re- the crooked aldermen, in one way or getting targeted more” than their counsearchers wrote in an anti-corruption another, the fine art of graft.” terparts in wealthier Chicago wards.

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News from across the state

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Illinois nearly 6 months behind in education funding

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is almost six months behind in its obligation to give millions of dollars to school districts statewide for transportation, special education and other expenses.

The stopgap spending deal Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled Legislature struck over the summer authorized a full year’s funding for elementary and secondary education, intending to spare public schools from the uncertainty plaguing other state operations, which were only funded for six

months, the Herald & Review reported.

As Illinois keeps up with distributing general state aid, which covers day-today school operations, districts wait for two payments of separate funds.

Abdon Pallasch, a spokesman for state Comptroller Susana Mendoza said the office hopes to send last year’s final payment next week.

With lack of funding, school officials have to dip into cash reserves or borrow money until state funds come through.

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John Deere to pay $275K in whistleblower settlement

MOLINE – Officials at the U.S. Department of Labor said agricultural manufacturer John Deere has agreed to pay a former employee $275,000 to settle allegations in a whistleblower lawsuit.

The agreement resolves a lawsuit filed last year in federal court in central Illi-

nois under the anti-retaliation provision of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The lawsuit claimed a pipefitter was fired from Deere’s Moline facility in 2012 after reporting unsafe working conditions and the company’s failure to correct one of safety problems.

Deere did not admit liability in the case, but the company has agreed to pay the former employee back wages and damages.

3

Charges in shooting that left girl with brain injury

CHICAGO – Charges have been filed against a 32-year-old man accused in the 2015 shooting that left a young Chicago girl with a traumatic brain injury.

The Chicago Tribune reported Michael Clark was indicted on attempted murder in connection with the shooting that

Just a month earlier, a grand jury indicted a former alderman nicknamed “Fast Eddie” for his adeptness at backroom dealing. The indictment said Edward R. Vrdolyak was offered $65 million in legal fees stemming from a $9 billion tobacco settlement with Illinois even though he did no legal work on the case. It charged the 78-year-old Democrat with impeding the IRS and income tax evasion as he allegedly sought to help a co-defendant evade paying about $800,000 in income taxes.

He’s pleaded not guilty.

ONE FOLLOWS ANOTHER

In some instances, those who have replaced aldermen who were imprisoned for corruption have themselves been indicted. Cochran is one such case.

Cochran’s 20th Ward predecessor, Arenda Troutman, was sentenced in 2009 to four years in prison for accepting $10,000 in bribes to secure a developer alley access. Prosecutors said she even blocked a housing development for low-income families because a developer wouldn’t pay up.

U.S. District Judge Ruben Castillo told her she could have done good things for her constituents: “Instead, you join the Hall of Shame of politicians who sold their offices.”

With Cochran’s indictment, his district now has this dubious claim to corruption fame: Three of its past four aldermen have been indicted while in office.

injured Jacele Johnson and two others.

He’s in federal custody on unrelated drug charges and made his first court appearance on the shooting charges on Thursday.

4

Arsons destroy vacant Peoria buildings

PEORIA – Peoria’s fire chief said five arsons over about 24 hours have destroyed vacant buildings within a half-mile of one another on the city’s south side.

Chief Chuck Lauss said the only characteristic shared among the fires was that each was deliberately set. He told the Journal Star it’s not clear how many people are responsible.

Firefighters were called out to the fires from about noon Wednesday until just before 1 p.m. Thursday.

– Wire reports

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sympathizers are continuing to call for attacks on churches and other holiday gathering sites.

BILLINGS, Mont. – The naThe warning was issued after tion’s largest freight railroad a publicly available list of U.S. has agreed to more thorough churches was posted on a milinspections and maintenance itants’ social media site. It also improvements after a fiery oil came just days after Monday’s train derailment in Oregon and the discovery of more than 800 attack at a Christmas market in potential safety violations across Berlin that left 12 dead and 56 injured. its sprawling network.

FBI spokesman Andrew Ames Details on the agreement said U.S. citizens are advised to between the Federal Railroad Administration and Union Pacific maintain awareness of their surroundings and report suspicious Railroad were obtained by The activity.

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Sixteen tank cars from a Union Pacific train hauling North Dakota Ex-Milwaukee cop pleads crude through the Columbia River not guilty in shooting Gorge derailed in early June along MILWAUKEE – A former a curve in the tracks near Mosier, Milwaukee police officer accused of fatally shooting a black man Oregon. The accident sparked a during a traffic stop waived his massive fire that burned for 14 hours and prompted the evacua- right to a preliminary hearing Friday, erasing a chance for tion of nearby areas.

No one was injured. But federal the public to see body camera officials said the railroad wasn’t footage of the incident. following its own inspection rules Dominique Heaggan-Brown’s attorney, Steven Kohn, waived to ensure the track was safe. A closer examination of the tracks the hearing and entered a not guilty plea to the charge of would have caught a series of felony reckless homicide for his broken bolts that allowed the rails to move too far apart where client. Court Commissioner Barry Phillips ordered Heaggan-Brown the accident occurred, officials to go to trial during the proceedsaid. ing, which lasted less than five minutes.

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President-elect Donald Trump waves to members of the media Wednesday after a meeting with admirals and generals from the Pentagon at Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Fla.

Trump welcomes ‘nice’ letter from Putin after nuclear vow

By VIVIAN SALAMA The Associated Press

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – After months of promising to engage more with Russia, President-elect Donald Trump vowed to enhance America’s nuclear capabilities, admonishing Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday that he hopes both global powers can restore collaboration so that “we do not have to travel an alternate path.”

Trump passed along a “very nice letter” that his transition team said was sent to him

by Putin urging Trump to act “in a constructive and pragmatic manner” to “restore the framework of bilateral cooperation.”

The letter, dated Dec. 15, also notes that serious global and regional challenges “show that the relations between Russia and the U.S. remain an important factor in ensuring stability and security in the modern world.”

In response, Trump said that Putin’s “thoughts are so correct,” and that he hopes “both sides are able to live up to these thoughts, and we do not have to travel an alternate path.”

Putin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin sent the letter, “voicing hope for an improvement of bilateral ties,” according to the Interfax news agency. Trump’s transition team described the text as an unofficial translation.

The exchange comes on the heels of comments by Trump and Putin alike about the need to strengthen their countries’ nuclear arsenals. Trump reopened the debate over nuclear proliferation Thursday, declaring on Twitter that the U.S. should “greatly strengthen and expand its nuclear capability” until the rest of the world “comes to its senses” regard-

ing nuclear weapons. Those comments echoed an earlier statement by Putin, who said earlier Thursday that strengthening his country’s nuclear capabilities should be a chief military objective in the coming year.

But Putin downplayed the significance of Trump’s comments at a marathon end-ofyear news conference Friday. Putin said he sees “nothing unusual” in Trump’s pledge to strengthen the U.S. nuclear forces, saying the statement is in line with the president-elect’s campaign promises.

In his wide-ranging remarks, the Russian leader claimed that his country’s military is stronger than that of any potential aggressor, but acknowledged that the U.S. military is bigger. He also cast the modernization of Russia’s nuclear arsenals as a necessary response to the U.S. missile defense system.

Trump extolled Putin’s leadership during the campaign and called for a tempered approach to U.S.-Russia relations. And while Putin had described Trump in favorable terms during the campaign, observers said Russia’s interest is centered around winning relief from crippling sanctions implemented under the Obama administration and bolstering Russia as the political and economic equivalent of the United States.

Tensions have been mounting between the U.S. and Russia in recent months over accusations by the Obama administration that the Russian government hacked the emails of U.S. citizens and institutions, including political organizations, and handed them over to DCLeaks.com and WikiLeaks for distribution.

The FBI said this month that it supports the CIA’s conclusion that Russia interfered in the presidential election with the goal of supporting Trump.

Obama declines to veto measure

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Underscoring that unity, Friday’s resolution was proposed by nations in four different parts of the world: Malaysia, New Zealand, Senegal and Venezuela. It is the first resolution on settlements to pass in 36 years, Malaysia’s U.N. Ambassador Ramlan Bin Ibrahim said.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered several diplomatic steps in retaliation, recalling his nation’s ambassadors to New Zealand and Senegal for consultations and canceling a planned January visit to Israel by Senegal’s foreign minister. He also ended Israeli aid programs to the African country.

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“Israel looks forward to working with President-elect Trump and with all our friends in Congress, Republicans and Democrats alike, to negate the harmful effects of this absurd resolution.”

By contrast, chief Palestinian negotiation Saeb Erekat hailed the result as a “victory for the justice of the Palestinian cause.” He said Trump’s choice was now between “international legitimacy” or siding with “settlers and extremists.”

Explaining the U.S. vote, Power quoted a 1982 statement from then-U.S. President Ronald Reagan, which declared that Washington “will not support the use of any additional land for the purpose of settlements.”

“That has been the policy of every administration, Republican and Democrat, since before President Reagan and all the way through to the present day,” Power said.

“One would think that it would be a routine vote,” Power said. But she acknowledged that, in reality, the vote was “not straightforward” because it occurred at the United Nations, a body that has singled out Israel for criticism for decades.

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UNITED NATIONS – In a striking rupture with past practice, the United States allowed the U.N. Security Council on Friday to condemn Israeli settlements in the West Bank and east Jerusalem as a “flagrant violation” of international law. In doing so, the outgoing Obama administration brushed aside Donald Trump’s demands that the U.S. exercise its veto and provided a climax to years of icy relations with Israel’s leadership.

The decision to abstain from the council’s 14-0 vote is one of the biggest American rebukes of its longstanding ally in recent memory. And it could have significant ramifications for the Jewish state, potentially hindering Israel’s negotiating position in future peace talks. Given the world’s widespread opposition to settlements, the action will be almost impossible for anyone,

including Trump, to reverse.

Nevertheless, Trump vowed via Twitter: “As to the U.N., things will be different after Jan. 20th.”

The resolution said Israel’s settlements in lands the Palestinians want to include in their future state have “no legal validity.” It demanded a halt to such activities for the sake of “salvaging the two-state solution.” Loud applause erupted in the council chamber after U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power permitted the resolution to pass.

Friday’s condemnation, a day after Egypt suddenly postponed a scheduled showdown, capped days of frantic diplomacy in capitals around the world.

American officials indicated they would have been prepared to let the resolution pass, despite blocking such proposals for years. Israeli officials said they were aware of such plans and turned to Trump for support. The U.S. president-elect sent a tweet urging President Barack Obama to block the U.N. effort. Egypt then pulled its resolution, with U.S. officials citing fierce Israeli pressure as the reason. Israeli officials then accused Obama of colluding with the Palestinians in a “shameful move” against the Jewish state. Washington denied the charge.

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Berlin attack suspect slain in Italian shootout

By COLLEEN BARRY and FRANK JORDANS The Associated Press

MILAN – A routine request for ID papers outside a deserted train station in a Milan suburb at 3 a.m. Friday led to a police shootout that killed the Tunisian fugitive wanted in the deadly Christmas market attack in Berlin.

While authorities expressed relief that the search for Anis Amri was over, his four-day run raised fresh questions about whether he had any accomplices and how Europe can stop extremists from moving freely across its open borders, even amid an intense manhunt.

Italian police said Amri traveled from Germany through France and into Italy after Monday night’s truck rampage in Berlin, and at least some of his journey was by rail. French officials refused to comment on his passage through France, which has increased surveillance on trains after recent attacks in France and Germany.

Italian Premier Paolo Gentiloni called for greater cross-border police cooperation, suggesting some dismay that Europe’s open frontier policy had enabled Amri to move around easily despite being its No. 1 fugitive.

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Cars drive past the reopened Christmas market Thursday at the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, center, in Berlin, Germany, three days after a truck ran into the crowded market and killed several people. let were found in the truck that plowed into the Christmas market outside Berlin’s Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, killing 12 people and injuring 56 others, was caught seemingly by chance after eluding police for more than three days.

“He was a ghost,” Milan police chief Antoio de Iesu said, adding that Amri was stopped because of basic police work, intensified surveillance “and a little luck.”

Like other cities, Milan has been on heightened alert, with increased sur-

veillance and police patrols. Italian officials stressed that the two young officers who stopped Amri didn’t suspect he was the Berlin attacker, but rather grew suspicious because he was a North African man, alone outside a deserted train station in the dead of night.

Amri, who had spent time in prison in Italy, was confronted by the officers in Sesto San Giovanni, a suburb of Milan. He pulled a gun from his backpack after being asked to show his ID and was killed in an ensuing shootout.

One of the officers, Christian Movio, 35, was shot in the right shoulder and had surgery for what doctors said was a superficial wound. His 29-year-old partner, Luca Scata, fatally shot Amri in the chest.

The suspect had no ID or cellphone and carried only a pocket knife and the loaded .22-caliber pistol he used to shoot Movio, police said. He was identified with the help of fingerprints supplied by Germany.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for Monday’s attack.

On Friday, it noted his death in Milan and released a separate video showing Amri swearing allegiance to the group’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, while vowing to fight non-Muslims.

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NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

John Sahly

ANOTHER VIEW

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Note to readers: This timeless piece was written by Francis Pharcellus Church, an editorial writer for the New York Sun in response to a letter from the daughter of a Sun reader. It originally was published Sept. 21, 1897.

DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus.

Papa says, “If you see it in THE SUN it’s so.”

Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus?

Virginia O’Hanlon

VIRGINIA, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age.

They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men’s or children’s, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.

Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders that are unseen and unseeable in the world.

You may tear apart the baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.

No Santa Claus! Thank God! He lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.

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More acts of kindness during holiday season

To the Editor: The Northwest Herald’s Saturday, Dec. 17 cover story, “Acts of Kindness,” encouraged me to tell of another “acts of kindness” story and express gratitude for an event along Crystal Springs Road around 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16.

While traveling back from Woodstock, I slid into a ditch with both front wheels lodged in fairly deep snow. A well-dressed couple on their way to a get-together nearby stopped to help. After several tries to back out with the couple pushing the front of the car in knee deep snow or more, I eventually encouraged them to leave for their party as our attempts were futile. They said, “No,” wanting to see me through this dilemma, and stated, “We can do this.”

One more attempt confirmed our ineffectiveness.

As I was leaving my car, I noticed through my rearview mirror that two taillights were almost touching my trunk. Unknowingly to me, a family with a small jeep stopped by to help. The driver already had backed his jeep in position to pull me out with a tow rope in hand.

Both parties refused to take any offering and stated they were just appreciative that everything worked out well. Moments later, our three cars traveled in different directions, and disappeared into the night, with the flame of “acts of kindness” glowing in the background.

Jim Hicks

Prairie Grove

Community Harvest thank yous

To the Editor: McHenry started its first Community Harvest benefiting FISH

Food Pantry on Thanksgiving Day. Many gracious volunteers helped with the effort to restock FISH’s food supplies after the holidays.

Donations of nonperishables were given from organizations and individuals all over the community of McHenry during the month of November and brought to the Chapel for the official Thanksgiving Day gathering.

A special thank you to Lisa Cowger, who spearheaded the event with her passion and energy, and to Jeff Pittman of the Chapel, who donated space to operate the gathering of volunteers.

Thank you also to our sponsors, Medela, Home State Bank, the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce, U-Haul and the Chapel.

Kay Rial Bates McHenry

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Holiday splurging not an option for many

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO The Associated Press

ELIZABETH, N.J. – At the brightly lit mall, clothing stores highlight holiday sweaters and big signs tout the sales, while Duquan Allen kept his expectations in check.

Allen, who works full-time cleaning planes at Newark Airport, said his mother doesn’t expect anything big, and he usually gets a hooded sweatshirt.

He plans to spend about $150 on presents for his grandmother, mother and 21-year-old sister.

“I’m good at budgeting,” said Allen, who makes $10.10 an hour.

Heading into this holiday season, with gas and food costs down, unemployment at its lowest point since 2007 and clothing prices on the decline, economists and retail executives declared it a great time to be a consumer. But seven years into the recovery, there’s a stubborn divide that hourly workers see more starkly during the holidays, between themselves and better-off consumers who have benefited more as the economy improved.

“I see people traveling. I wish I could afford it,” Allen said.

Many workers are indeed earning more. Average hourly earnings have picked up 2.5 percent over the past year, and major retailers have raised wages as competition for workers has increased.

Thanksgiving weekend featured crowds of shoppers at stores and malls, snapping up new TVs and clothing. Luxury stores have promoted “feel-good”

“The U.S. economy is not creating high-wage jobs for lowerand middle-income consumers. This is making it extremely difficult for lower-income consumers to make a living.

There’s really not a lot left for Santa Claus.”

Ken Perkins

president of research firm Retail Metrics LLC

gifts like $1,000 silk pajamas. Americans spent $3.45 billion online on Cyber Monday, according to Adobe Digital Insights, and nearly that much on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. The National Retail Federation trade group expects holiday sales for the November and December period to rise 3.6 percent to $655.8 billion.

From the data, people seem very able to buy. Overall, people plan to spend about $935 per person this holiday season, according to an NRF survey. Behind that figure, though, there’s a split.

Consumers with income less than $50,000 plan to spend a little more than $362 on gifts for their family and friends, while for those with income of $50,000 and higher, that number is about $768.

Throwing in decorations, greeting cards, flowers and food, the difference is even larger – almost $512, compared to about $1,020. That divide also hasn’t budged since the recession.

“The U.S. economy is not creating high-wage jobs for lower- and middle-income consumers,” said Ken Perkins, president of research firm Retail Metrics LLC. “This is making it extremely

difficult for lower-income consumers to make a living. There’s really not a lot left for Santa Claus.”

About half of American workers have seen their share of overall income growth shrink since 1980, according to a recent study by economists Thomas Piketty, Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman. In 1980, the top 1 percent of adults earned on average 27 times more than the bottom 50 percent adults; now, they earn 81 times more.

Workers at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the nation’s largest private employer, now earn an average of $13.38 an hour, while the average hourly pay for cashiers and low-level retail sales staff across the industry is $9.26, according to a Hay Group survey. But some groups said hourly employees across the board still don’t make enough to live on. Their fight will face hurdles with President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for labor secretary: fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, who has been critical of minimum wage increases.

“It’s a scary-looking administration,” said Scott Courtney, executive vice president of the Service Employ-

ees International Union. But he said the “Fight for $15” campaign that began with retail and restaurant workers is not giving up. “You are going to see a lot more opposition and a lot more people taking part.”

Besides the hourly wage, some workers said an issue is they can’t get enough hours. The share of people working part-time because that’s all they can get remains at recessionary low levels, according to research by Penn State professor and the University of Illinois’ Project for Middle Class Renewal senior research analyst Lonnie Golden, published by the Economic Policy Institute.

That level is nearly 45 percent higher than it was in 2008, fueled by a few industries like the retail sector.

Maria Coates, 20, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, works about 35 hours a week at a mall-based clothing store, but would like more hours to make more money.

“I wish I could shop for my mother, my grandmother and my sister,” said Coates, who plans to spend $50 for the whole family. More than that, she’d like to be able to afford to study accounting.

“What I really want is to go to school so I can get a better job.”

After rent and rising health care costs, some workers find there’s not much left. Allen said of the $1,260 per month he takes home, more than half goes toward rent. After food, Wi-Fi, phone and utilities, he has about $310 per month for any other needs. He doesn’t have health insurance and recently paid $100 to fix an abscessed tooth – the equivalent of about 10 hours of work.

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LOS ANGELES – Carrie Fisher is in stable condition after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight Friday.

Her brother, Todd Fisher, told The Associated Press that she was “out of emergency” and stabilized at a Los Angeles hospital Friday afternoon. He said he could not discuss any other details about what happened.

The “Star Wars” star suffered medical trouble during a flight from London and was treated by paramedics immediately upon landing in Los Angeles around noon Friday, according to reports citing anonymous sources. Celebrity website TMZ, which first reported the incident, said anonymous sources told them the actress suffered a heart attack.

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First lady loved fashion, and fashion loved her back

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The Rockettes perform Jan. 19, 2005, during the Celebration of Freedom Concert on the Ellipse, with the White House in the background in Washington. The Radio City Rockettes have been assigned to dance at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration January 2017.

Rockettes’ owners say attendance at Trump inauguration is a choice NEW YORK – The Radio City Rockettes will be dancing at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, but not everyone is kicking up their heels at the booking.

One of the famed dancers took to Instagram to say she was “embarrassed and disappointed” by the gig, triggering calls for a boycott by some on social media.

Critics have posted the phone numbers of the dancers’ union and the Rockettes’ employer to urge complaints. But Madison Square Garden Co., which employs the dancers, said Friday no dancers are being compelled to attend the event.

“For a Rockette to be considered for an event, they must voluntarily sign up and are never told they have to perform at a particular event, including the inaugural,” the company said in a statement. “It is always their choice. In fact, for the coming inauguration, we had more Rockettes request to participate than we have slots available.”

Many on social media believed attendance was mandatory, including Julissa Sabino, a performer who is part of the union, who tweeted that the issue “breaks my heart” and urged supporters to “help these ladies.” Autumn Withers, a former Rockette, supported a boycott, saying “take a knee, ladies!”

The American Guild of Variety Artists, which represents the Rockettes, has not publicly responded. Many Rockettes – there are 80 women employed for the Christmas show, split into two casts – are employed year-round and also appear in a summer show that debuted this year.

The Rockettes, who have performed at Radio City Music Hall since the 1930s, have previously appeared in Super Bowl halftime shows, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parades and George W. Bush’s inaugurations in 2001 and 2005.

NEW YORK – The morning after Michelle Obama’s big speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2012, in which she argued passionately for a second term for her husband, designer Tracy Reese’s phone was ringing. And ringing.

Mrs. Obama’s powerfully delivered speech had attracted much attention – but these phone calls were about her dress.

A shimmering sleeveless sheath in rose and silvery gray, it was pretty universally considered a fashion slam dunk. And customers wanted it.

There was only one problem, Reese recalled: “We didn’t have inventory – we had made that dress custom.” And so the label went into production. “And people waited,” Reese said. “You know, so many people admire Mrs. Obama and they want to dress like her. We sold quite a few of those dresses.” She estimates the number at more than 2,000.

Reese, who hails from Detroit, is one of the first lady’s favored designers – Mrs. Obama has been photographed in her clothes some 20 to 30 times. But unlike some past first ladies who favored one or two big-name designers, Mrs. Obama has spread her fashion choices among a huge stable of them – often promoting lesser-known names, and taking care to promote American designers at such high-profile events as inaugurations, conventions and state dinners.

Which is why so many designers and fashion watchers will miss her when she steps away from her post after eight

fashion-conscious years, and why they consider her one of the most influential first ladies in fashion, perhaps even more so than Jacqueline Kennedy, because of her broad appeal.

“Michelle Obama embraced everyone,” said Andre Leon Talley, a fashion editor at Vogue magazine. “She embraced black designers, Asian designers, European designers. ... She was very democratic in her choice of clothes.”

And that includes wearing fashion that ordinary women could potentially afford – like cardigans from the retailer J. Crew.

“She’s made an effort to wear accessible fashion,” Reese said. “I think Jackie [Kennedy] was a great role model but she wore a lot of couture, and things that most Americans could not afford.” Mrs. Obama, she said, has worn both high-end and moderately priced fashion.

Reese, who is black, is particularly proud that one of her designs – a black dress printed with bright red flowers – is on display at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The first lady wore it to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

“We would get calls periodically from her team,” said Reese. “But we never knew exactly what things were for and when she would be wearing them. And I think that that’s just necessary, because you don’t know when plans will change.”

However it unfolded, it certainly could change a designer’s career. “We’ve been brought to the attention of millions more people than we ever would have reached,” Reese said.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Bassist-synthesizer player Ian Burden of Human League is 59. Actor Anil Kapoor (“Slumdog Millionaire”) is 57. Singer Mary Ramsey of 10,000 Maniacs is 53. Actor Mark Valley (“Boston Legal”) is 52. Actor Diedrich Bader (“The Drew Carey Show”)

is 50. Singer Ricky Martin is 45. “Twilight” series author Stephenie Meyer is 43.

“American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest is 42.

Actor Michael Raymond-James (“Once Upon a Time,” “True Blood”) is 39. Singer Louis Tomlinson of One Direction is 25.

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CARRIE FISHER IN STABLE CONDITION, BROTHER SAYS

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HOME&GARDEN This undated photo provided by the Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association/ Allenton Custom Homes shows part of a recreation room in a luxury home in Oklahoma.

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Versatility’s the key in the modern rec room

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hen asked to build a luxury home for a house tour this year, designer Kenyon Woods opted to include a rec room – but not the rec room of his childhood.

Unlike old-time rec rooms with their wood paneling, ceiling tiles, box TVs and cast-off furniture, this one measures about 800 square feet on the main floor, with space for watching TV, shooting pool, rock climbing and more.

“Media rooms used to be off by themselves,” said Woods, owner of Authentic Custom Homes in Oklahoma City. “I’m tired of the theater or game room being separated. Today, families want to be together” even if they’re doing different activities.

Recreation rooms of all shapes and sizes are popular in new homes, according to a recent survey by U.S. Houzz and Home, an online source of interior design photos and decor ideas. Gaming and entertainment spaces, gyms and playrooms were among the top uses for rec rooms, it said.

Clients often want “several different areas in one large, open space,” agreed Kristen DuChemin, design director for the Columbus, Ohio, homebuilder Romanelli & Hughes.

For some, that means adding game

By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON • The Associated Press American Home Furnishings Alliance, in High Point, North Carolina. Portable bars and high-top tables with stools have become popular, she said.

“Whether entertaining means kids’ birthday parties or adult cocktail parties, bar furniture is an affordable alternative to the expense of built-ins,” she said. “A portable bar provides a serving counter, sitting/dining space, storage and more.”

Kitchen islands also are playing a role in rec rooms, she said. They can provide seating or a flat surface for serving food, and have space to store games or dishes. If there isn’t space for This undated photo provided by the Building Industry Association of Central Ohio’s Parade an island or a bar, a beverage cart can of Homes and Romanelli and Hughes Custom Home Builders shows part of a recreation be useful, Bowling said. room in a luxury home in Ohio.

“You can use them as a nightstand next to a bed or in the kitchen or outfitted as a bar. You move it around as tables such as foosball, shuffleboard, “People are really focused on the needed,” she said. air hockey and billiards. Chance Pack, entertainment aspect of their home,” Minneapolis interior designer Billy spokesman for game manufacturer Pack said.

Beson also recommends tables with Valley Dynamo in Richland Hill, Texas, All seven homes constructed for the built-in game boards and bean-bag says sales of game tables, which dipped Street of Dreams Home Tour included chairs, which are great for TV viewing during the recession, have seen an recreation rooms, said Elisa Milbourn, uptick as the home-building industry director of education and special events and can easily be moved when not in use. Keeping a space flexible is a priorirebounds. for the Central Oklahoma Home Buildty, he said. ers Association in Oklahoma City.

Parents and grandparents like “The rec room is back and definitely Furniture makers have responded gaming tables, he said, because they with multi-functional pieces that aim to here to stay,” he said. “There’s a need are interactive and intergenerational, for that space to watch a movie, play a get the most out of a space, said Patriluring kids away from electronics and game or have a party.” cia Bowling, a spokeswoman for the into family activities.

What tips do you have for someone who is just getting started, either with their own garden or in training to become a Master Gardener?

LAURI DI GRAZIA Hometown: Wonder Lake Year you became a Master Gardener: 2015 What is your background, and how did you get started gardening?

I am a retired paralegal with no formal “garden” training until I became an Extension Master Gardener, but have been interested in gardening since I was a child. Growing up, my dad always had a vegetable garden, along with a few flowers, but my interest always has been captured by flowers, shrubs and trees as a means to enhance the exterior of my home.

My specialty is gardening in shade/part sun and on slopes, as our hilly yard is graced with a variety of mature oaks and hickories, along

What’s in your garden? Tell us a bit about it.

My favorite flower generally depends on what is blooming at the time, but I especially look forward to spring bulbs, followed by peonies and black eyed susans in late summer and fall. In addition to foundation plantings of evergreens, my garden also includes lilacs, weigelia, mock orange and nine bark bushes, irises, astilbe, daisies, native grasses, Japanese hakone grass, purple coneflowers, Autumn Joy sedums, gooseneck loose-

strife, yellow flowering loosestrife and various annuals for season-long color.

Several types of tomatoes and green peppers also are planted in my yard for fresh veggies and freezing.

What motivated you to become a Master Gardener? What projects do you volunteer for within the organization?

I became an Extension Master Gardener to expand my knowledge and understanding of our ecological system and gardening and to volunteer my time to give back to the community. I have worked at GardenFest, Garden Walk, Farm Stroll, a local food

• The McHenry County Extension Master Gardeners are volunteers sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Their mission is to share unbiased, reliable, research-based information with home landscapers and gardeners, as well as to encourage people to enjoy gardening and vegetable growing. For information, contact the McHenry County Master Gardeners at 815-338-3737 or web.extension. illinois.edu/lm.

Are you a McHenry County Master Gardener? Email lifestyle@nwherald.com to be featured.

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What is your gardening specialty and why?

with some soft wood trees, ornamental flowering trees and shrubs.

I am attempting to weave all of the woody trees and shrubs together with shade-loving perennials, such as solid green and variegated hostas, heucheras (coral bells) and lamium, and, where there is sufficient sun, a large number of daylilies.

My tip to a beginning gardener after proper soil preparation and selecting the appropriate plant is not to be afraid to make mistakes or ask questions. Plants generally are very tolerant of the gardeners who tend to them.

So, maybe your clematis isn’t getting sufficient sunlight where you planted it, or a mature shrub is getting “leggy,” you can dig up and relocate items to a better site, or prune shrubs so they fill in. A garden is never “done,” but constantly is evolving, so jump in there and start digging!

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pantry garden and at MainStay Therapeutic Farm in Ringwood.

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Check lead paint in older homes Dear Doctor: We live in a charming older home, but some of the paint looks old. How worried should I be that it might contain lead?

Dear Reader: You’re right to be concerned about the possible presence of lead-based paint in your home. Even in small quantities, lead is toxic to humans and animals. Children younger than 6 and pregnant women particularly are susceptible to the ill effects of lead.

Children who have ingested lead may suffer from hyperactivity, lowered IQ, anemia, impaired growth and hearing problems. In pregnant women, the presence of lead can slow the growth of the fetus, cause nerve or brain damage to the unborn child and even lead to premature birth.

Long-term exposure to lead can cause serious physical and neurological problems in adults as well. High levels of the toxic metal are associated with damage to the kidneys, brain, bone marrow and blood, as well as fertility problems and nerve disorders.

If your home was built before 1978, the Environmental Protection Agency warns yes, there’s a strong chance it contains leadbased paint. Homes built after 1978, the year a federal ban on lead-based paints went into effect, are considered to be safe.

The probability of finding lead-based paint in your home increases along with its age. Homes built between 1960 and 1977 have a 24 percent chance of containing lead-based paint. That number spikes to 69 percent for homes built between 1940 and 1959. Homes that predate 1940 have a whopping 87 percent probability of containing lead-based paint.

So are you and your family at risk?

Fortunately, even if you’ve found lead-based paint in your home, there’s good news.

When it’s intact and in good condition, lead-based paint usually is not harmful,

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier according to the EPA. To remain safe, you regularly should check your home for deteriorating paint and immediately address any issues. You can go a step further and, by covering lead-based paint with new paint, drywall or wallpaper, you will stabilize it and protect it from damage.

Problems arise because as it ages, leadbased paint chips, cracks, peels and crumbles. The resulting particles mix easily with household dust and get distributed throughout the house.

Since kids tend to explore the world with their mouths, the chance they’ll ingest lead from older paint that is deteriorating is high.

Sweeping, vacuuming or even a breeze from an open window can make lead-filled dust go airborne where your family and pets can inhale and absorb it.

To know whether or not the paint you are worried about contains lead, you can buy a test kit at a hardware store or hire a certified inspector. If you plan to remove the paint or to do major renovations, it’s important to use a certified contractor who will know proper abatement procedures.

Federal guidelines recommend children who live in or regularly visit a home with lead-based paint be tested for lead levels in their blood. For children, this test is performed at 12 months of age. The health effects of lead are not reversible, so vigilance is your best protection.

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

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people’s taste in music can change as they grow older. Many people enjoy listening to rap music without indulging in the lifestyle that’s described – including, I have heard, some of the performers who write and perform it.

If you like a particular genre of music, I see no reason why you can’t continue to enjoy it.

Although some employers check the internet profiles of prospective employees, I have never heard of an applicant being rejected for a job because of his taste in music.

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DEAR ABBY My nephew, “Logan,” is a Jeanne sophomore in Phillips high school.

He is a bright, awesome kid who is on the autism spectrum.

He is very high-functioning, even on a higher level than Asperger’s. But the social struggles/issues still are there. To this day, my sister refuses to tell Logan about his autism.

She feels immense guilt and goes into panic mode every time I bring it up. She thinks he wouldn’t be able to handle it.

The poor kid knows something is wrong but doesn’t know what. Can I tell him? Or if it’s morally wrong to tell him, can I tell him when he is 18? I am a nurse, and I strongly believe everyone should know everything about their conditions, mental as well as physical.

But it’s tough with my nephew because he is still a minor. – Can I Tell Him? Dear Can I Tell: Your sister may mean well, but keeping her son in the dark about why he is the way he is, is cruel. I agree the boy should be told, but the person to persuade your sister to come clean would be your nephew’s pediatrician, because it appears she has tuned you out on that subject. He should have been getting counseling and/or therapy to help him deal with his social issues.

If the conversation still hasn’t happened by the time Logan turns 18, tell him then. He probably will be grateful to be able to put a label on what he’s experiencing.

Dear Abby: My taste in music has changed throughout my life. I liked pop when I was young because that’s what I heard played on the car radio. Then in eighth grade I started to like music from the ’60s to the ’90s. But now I’m a sophomore in high school, and I have become a fan of rap and electronic music.

A lot of adults think rap is trash. I understand it may cover some mature subjects like selling drugs, violence, sex and living in the hood. But I still find rap songs to be a pleasure to listen to.

Am I wrong to enjoy rap music? This may sound irrational, but I know employers search social media profiles. If I make the fact that I enjoy rap public, will they reject me?

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(10:55) Movie: ››› “Scrooged” (1988) Bill Murray. ’ (CC) Movie: “Kung Fu Panda 2” (2011) (FX) (4:00) ›› “The Santa Clause 2” Movie: ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. ’ (CC) Movie: ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. ’ (CC) Movie: ›› “The Santa Clause 2” (2002) Tim Allen. ’ (CC) Movie: “My Christmas Love” (2016) Meredith Hagner, Bobby Campo. A Movie: “Every Christmas Has a Story” (2016, Ro- Movie: “A December Bride” (2016, Drama) Jessica Movie: “Christmas List” (2016) Alicia Witt. Isobel tries Movie: “A Dream of Christmas” (2016, Drama) Nikki (HALL) woman receives presents from an anonymous suitor. (CC) mance) Lori Loughlin, Colin Ferguson. (CC) Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, April Telek. (CC) to complete a bucket list of traditions. (CC) DeLoach, Andrew Walker, Cindy Williams. (CC) Fixer Upper Renovating a ranch. Fixer Upper An old Victorian.

Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) Fixer Upper (CC) (HGTV) Fixer Upper (CC) Pawn Stars (:31) Pawn Stars (:03) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars (:03) Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars (:33) Pawn Stars (HIST) Pawn Stars ’ Pawn Stars ’ Pawn Stars ’ Pawn Stars ’ Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Pawn Stars ’ (CC) Movie: “Dear Secret Santa” (2013) Tatyana Ali, Lamorne Morris. A Movie: “Dear Santa” (2011, Drama) Amy Acker, Brooklynn Proulx, Gina (:02) Movie: “A Gift Wrapped Christmas” (2015) Meredith Hagner. A (:02) Movie: “Dear Santa” (2011, Drama) Amy Acker, Brooklynn Proulx.

(LIFE) woman receives a Christmas card from a secret admirer. (CC) Holden. A party girl has to change her ways or get cut off. (CC) woman makes her new client get into the holiday spirit. (CC) A party girl has to change her ways or get cut off. (CC) Lockup: San Antonio Lockup: San Antonio Dateline Extra (N) (CC) Dateline Extra (N) (CC) Split Second Decision (N) (CC) Split Second Decision (CC) Split Second Decision (CC) (MSNBC) Dateline Extra (N) (CC) (MTV) Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Ridiculousness Movie: ›› “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” (2011) John Cho. (:05) Movie: ›› “A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas” (2011) ’ Thundermans Henry Danger Game Shakers Movie: “Santa Hunters” (2014, Fantasy) ’ (CC) Nicky, Ricky Full House ’ Full House ’ Friends (CC) Friends (CC) Friends (CC) (:33) Friends ’ Fresh Prince Fresh Prince (NICK) Loud House Cops “Odd Ar- Cops High-speed Cops “Ho! Ho! Cops “Roadside Cops “Bad Girls Cops Sting op- Cops “Ho! Ho! Cops ’ (CC) Cops “Nashville, Cops ’ (CC) Cops “Stupid Cops In Fort Jail ’ (CC) Jail ’ (CC) Jail ’ (CC) Jail ’ (CC) (SPIKE) Crimes” (CC) No. 12” (CC) eration in Texas. Ho! No. 7” ’ Behavior” (CC) Worth. ’ (CC) rests No. 4” ’ pursuit.

Ho! No. 9” ’ Tennessee” ’ (4:35) Movie: ››› “Robots” (:05) Movie: ›››› “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) Henry Thomas. Movie: ›› “The House Bunny” (2008) Anna Faris. A (:40) Movie: › “Hope Floats” (1998) Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr. (:35) Movie: ››› “Arlington Road” (1999, Sus(STZENC) (2005) Voices of Ewan McGregor. A California boy befriends a homesick alien. ’ (CC) sexpot teaches misfit sorority sisters about men.

A newly divorced woman finds love in her hometown. ’ (CC) pense) Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins. ’ (CC) Movie: ››› “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984, Adventure) Harrison Ford, (:36) Movie: ›› “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” (2008, Adventure) Harrison Ford, Movie: ››› “Salt” (2010) Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber. Accused of “The Golden (SYFY) Compass” (CC) Kate Capshaw. Jones, a singer and an orphan look for missing stones. (CC) Cate Blanchett, Shia La Beouf. Indy and a deadly Soviet agent vie for a powerful artifact. (CC) being a counterspy, a CIA agent goes on the run. (CC) (DVS) Movie: ››› “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944, Musical) Judy Garland. A Movie: ›› “Christmas in Connecticut” (1945) Barbara Stanwyck. A Movie: ››› “The Dolly Sisters” (1946) Betty Grable, John Payne. Two Movie: ››› “In the Good Old Summertime” (1949) Judy Garland.

(TCM) disappointed St. Louis family may miss the World’s Fair. (CC) (DVS) newspaper columnist is made to play host to a war hero. (CC) Hungarian-born sisters become the toast of vaudeville. (CC) Feuding co-workers at a music store are unwitting friends. (CC) (DVS) Untold Stories of the E.R. (CC) Untold Stories of the E.R. (CC) Untold Stories of the E.R. (CC) Untold Stories- Holiday ER Santa Sent Me to the ER (CC) Untold Stories of the E.R. (CC) Untold Stories of the E.R. (CC) Untold Stories- Holiday ER (TLC) Surprise!

Instant Xmas Carol!

(TNT) (3:30) Movie: ›› “Fred Claus” Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Golden Girls Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond Love-Raymond King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens King of Queens Love-Raymond Love-Raymond (TVL) (:06) NCIS “False Witness” A wit- (:08) NCIS “Newborn King” Investi- (:09) NCIS Tony’s father visits for (7:52) NCIS (:34) NCIS “House Rules” The city’s (:17) NCIS ’ Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Modern Family Movie: ›› “Delivery Man” (2013) (USA) “Up All Night” (CC) (DVS) (CC) (DVS) “Moon Landing” Vince Vaughn. (CC) (DVS) ness in a murder trial disappears. gating a Navy captain’s death.

(CC) (DVS) Christmas. ’ (CC) (DVS) “Homesick” ’ Internet is shutdown. ’ Wild Wild West (VH1) Movie: ›› “Bad Boys” (1995, Action) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith. ’ (CC) Movie: › “Wild Wild West” (1999, Action) Will Smith, Kevin Kline. ’ (CC) Movie: ›› “Bad Boys” (1995, Action) Martin Lawrence, Will Smith. ’ (CC) Big Bang Surprise! Instant Xmas Carol!

(WTBS) Big Bang Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

Movie: ›››› “A Christmas Story” (1983) Peter Billingsley.

PREMIUM 5:00 5:30 6:00 6:30 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 (4:30) Movie ››› “Cast Away” (2000) Tom Hanks. A courier company Movie ››› “Hail, Caesar!” (2016) Josh Brolin. Premiere. A studio fixer Movie ››› “The Martian” (2015, Science Fiction) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Movie ››› “Hail, Caesar!” (2016, Comedy) Josh (HBO) executive is marooned on a remote island. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) handles the kidnapping of a top movie star. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) Wiig. A stranded astronaut tries to survive on Mars. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) Brolin, George Clooney. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) (:45) “American (:15) Movie ›› “Speed Racer” (2008, Action) Emile Hirsch, Christina Ricci, Susan Saran- Movie ››› “The Simpsons Movie” (2007, Comedy) Movie ›› “Jurassic World” (2015) Chris Pratt. Premiere. Man-made (:05) Movie ›› “Vacation” (2015, Comedy) Ed (MAX) Gangster” ‘R’ don. A racecar driver enters an arduous cross-country match. ’ ‘PG’ (CC) Voices of Dan Castellaneta. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) dinosaurs go on a rampage at an island resort. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) Helms, Christina Applegate. ’ ‘R’ (CC) The Affair Shameless “Ride or Die” Fiona Shameless “Happily Ever After” Lip Shameless “Requiem for a Slut” Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour Footage of the artist performing. ’ (CC) Movie ››› “Casino Royale” (2006, Action) Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen.

(SHOW) The Gallaghers struggle with loss. considers Margo’s offer. ’ (CC) buckles under the pressure.

James Bond plays poker with a man who finances terrorists. ’ ‘PG-13’ (CC) “Stanford Movie ››› “Black Hawk Down” (2001, War) Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Size- Movie “Amigo Undead” (2015) Randall Park. Kevin Movie ›› “The Thaw” (2009) Val Kilmer. Ecology (:05) Movie “Amigo Undead” (2015) Randall Park. Movie ›› “The (TMC) Prison Exp” Kevin tries to reconcile with his estranged brother. tries to reconcile with his estranged brother. ‘NR’ Thaw” ‘R’ students discover a deadly prehistoric parasite. ‘R’ more. U.S. soldiers meet with disaster in 1993 Mogadishu, Somalia. ’ ‘R’ (CC) (3:00) NFL Football: Indianapolis

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HOROSCOPE

By EUGENIA LAST

Newspaper Enterprise Association TODAY – Share your ideas and plans with the people you feel have the most to contribute to them.

Much can be accomplished if you are willing to do things a little bit differently. Combining the old with the new will encourage productivity as well as prosperity. Choose moderation over extravagance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) – You need to take better care of your health. Too much of anything will lead to unwanted stress and difficulty enjoying holiday events. Slow down and enjoy the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) – Don’t interfere in other people’s affairs. Saying little will help you get

through family gatherings. It’s the actions you take to honor your beliefs that count; arguing with a staunch opponent will get you nowhere.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) – Reconnect with someone from your past or visit someone you haven’t seen in a while and share an engaging conversation that will help you jump-start your plans for the future.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) – A close relationship will need nurturing. Consider innovative ways to come to terms with what you have to work with.

The adjustments you make are best kept a secret for now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) – It’s a good day to take action and share a little of your time or skills with those less fortunate. Every little bit you do will make a difference as well as make you feel good.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) – Don’t let work-related worries get in the way of you enjoying the people you love most. You cannot change the inevitable, but you can live in the moment. Personal gains are apparent.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) – A heartfelt offering or suggestion will result in popularity and good fortune. Don’t hold back when you have something to contribute. Share your ideas and make a difference.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) – An emotional misunderstanding will unfold if you haven’t shared important information with a loved one. Children will try your patience. You can and should rely on an elder to help you out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) – Doing something special for a loved one will improve the way you move

forward with your relationship. Planning a short trip or getting together with family is encouraged.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) – Don’t argue with someone who is set in his or her ways. An unexpected offering will leave you speechless, and a unique gesture on your part will help bring you closer to someone you love.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) – Emotions will be close to the surface. Speak from the heart and share your thoughts and concerns. Use your imagination when it comes to self-improvements and home upgrades.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) – Open your home to friends and family. Hosting a holiday event will show your gratitude to those whom you love and appreciate. Love and romance should be a priority.

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For Better or For Worse

WAREHOUSE POSITIONS

FULL-TIME TEMP AM & PART-TIME REGULAR PM

Follett School Solutions in McHenry is hiring!!

Open positions include stocker, picker, book processor and shipper. Hourly pay + potential for production bonus for some positions. No experience necessary. We will train.

Please apply online: https://www.follett.com/careers-apply-now

COMMUNICATION POSITION – Part Time Small non-profit seeks creative, organized self-starter to join its team. Rural Woodstock location.

20 hrs/week, flexible schedule.

View Job Description at www.ConserveMC.org Email resume/cover to: marketing@conservemc.org EOE

Caregiver

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Bring Joy

Experienced Caregiver Positions

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PRAYER

Free Dark Wood Bunk Bed, 2 Twin Mattresses Never Used.

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Holy Spirit you who help me see everything and you who show me the way to reach my goal & my ideal, you who give me the Divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me.

You who know my innermost thoughts and desires.

I thank you for everything and confirm that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great my material desires may be.

Thank you for your love for me and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen

You pick-up. 847-639-9156 Lv Msg

TO THE HOLY SPIRIT

Seasonal & On-Going Flexible Work Schedules Days, Nights, Weekends 10 to 40 hours per week HOLIDAY HIRING BONUS Use code HERALD Apply at: http://va175.ersp.biz/employment Visiting Angels is an EEO employer

Pray this prayer 3 consecutive days without asking your wish. After the 3rd day your wish will be granted, no matter how difficult it might be.

Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted.

No marine certifications required, we will train the right candidate. Must have mechanical aptitude and willingness to become Mercruise marine certified. Full time with benefits.

Jerry's Majestic Marine Service Please email resume and cover letter to: customerservice@jerrysmajestic.com

MAILBOX & POST SALES & INSTALLATION 815-653-7095 ~ 815-341-7822 www.mailboxpostman.com

HANDYMAN

Anything to do with Wood

We can Fix or Replace Doors and Windows

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RECRUIT LOCAL!

Target your recruitment message close to home or reach our entire area.

For more information, call 877-264-2527 or email: helpwanted@shawsuburban.com

WAHL APPLIANCE

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Firewood - Mix Cord/Maple, Ash & Oak

★ JR. MARINE MECHANIC - FT

Candidates must have a great attitude, strong dedication to learning and growing within the company. Duties include: Review plans and specifications, obtaining material quotations, estimating, while possessing excellent organizational skills. This is an office position and must be proficient with Microsoft programs. Familiarity with construction detail knowledge and reading blueprints is a plus. We offer a full benefit package that includes 401K and health insurance.

Email resume to: HR@Metalmaster.us

847-515-1890

$125 Delivered, $100 Pick Up. 815-477-1742

Looking for a Mercruiser and Mercury certified technician.

Volvo Penta & Yamaha certifications a plus. Full time with benefits.

Metalmaster Roofmaster is a large commercial sheet metal & roofing contractor located in McHenry, IL, that is seeking a candidate for an immediate, full time position of entry-level or experienced service estimator and salesman.

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Licensed, Bonded, Insured. 815-355-5297 POLISH LADY Will Clean Your Home/Office

FREE ESTIMATES, Great References. 224-858-4515

LOST CAR KEYS! Lost In Angelos & Dollar Tree Parking Lot On 120 In Mchenry! Keys On Red Lanyard.

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Thank You St. Jude D. C. The Illinois Classified Advertising Network (ICAN) provides advertising of a national appeal. To advertise in this section, please call ICAN directly at 217-241-1700. We recommend discretion when responding. Please refer questions & comments directly to ICAN.

READER NOTICE:

SNOWBLOWER – GAS NEED CARB. WORK 847-658-4720

Bar Stools (2) with leather Seats

28”, walnut legs, photo available, $40/both.

Beige striped sofa, good condition.

Purchased from Bloomingdales, photo available, $90. 815-477-5301

Coffee Table - Large & Heavy

Mahogany stained with hidden storage area.

Mint condition, paid $425, asking $200.

Electric Lounge Chair, Cranberry Fabric

by Best Furnishings, good condition, paid $800, asking $250. 815-322-2678

As a service to you, our valued readers, we offer the following information.

This newspaper will never knowingly accept any advertisement that is illegal or considered fraudulent. If you have questions or doubts about any ads on these pages, we advise that before responding or sending money ahead of time, you check with the local Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Line and/or the Better Business Bureau.

They may have records or documented complaints that will serve to caution you about doing business with these advertisers. Also be advised that some phone numbers published in these ads may require an extra charge. In all cases of questionable value, such as promises or guaranteed income from work-at-home programs, money to loan, etc., if it sounds too good to be true, it may in fact be exactly that. Again, contact the local and/or national agency that may be able to provide you with some background on these companies. This newspaper cannot be held responsible for any negative consequences that occur as a result of you doing business with these advertisers.

Advertise here for a successful garage sale!

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Call 877-264-2527

BREAKING NEWS available 24/7 at NWHerald.com

Living Room Furniture

3 Piece Brown Leather Set - Sofa, Chair & Ottoman, VGC, no rips or tears, $300/all.

815-354-0281 Media Tower – Cost $149, Holds 390 CD's, Or 240 DVDs, New Cond. $40. 815-385-1432 Queen Size Water Bed W/ $100 Headboard & Drawers Underneath. Needs Matress. $50 815-385-1432

CRAFTSMAN TOOLS - CAPRON

All New, Less Than Retail! 815-236-2205 Northwest Herald Classified 877-264-2527 www.NWHerald.com/classified

34 CLASSIFIED • Saturday, December 24, 2016 BRIDGE by Phillip Alder

• Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com

Christmas Tree - Flip-It

7.5 ft with white lights, like new! $75.

847-967-7455

Guitar - Electric Fender Squire

HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK Maple, 2 month old male Black DSH

HELPING PAWS PETS OF THE WEEK MIDNIGHT

Has Marshall AMP comes with Korg Auto Tuner, Stand, Case & Accessories, $300.

815-756-0333

HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK Peggy, 3 month old female Torbie DSH

I like to fill my heart with some of my favorite things like: Sleeping till my body wants to wake up and embracing silence.

PINE

www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

I hope all of my readers have a great time over the holidays.

Now for this year’s competition.

1. South is in six spades. West leads the club king. Declarer puts up dummy’s ace, but East ruffs and returns a trump. When West discards a club, how should South play to make his slam regardless of the distribution of the red suits? (Do not be influenced by the given East-West hands.)

2. How would you bid the NorthSouth hands, given that South opens two clubs, strong, artificial and forcing, and West overcalls five clubs?

3. How would you bid the NorthSouth hands with South the dealer and East-West passing throughout?

4. If West were the dealer with both sides vulnerable, what should he open?

5. Look only at the North hand. a.

South opens one spade, and with the opponents silent, how should North plan the auction? b. West opens one no-trump, and East raises to three notrump. What should North lead?

6. Look only at the East hand.

North opens one no-trump, and South raises to three no-trump. a.

What should East lead? b. What should he lead if West doubles three no-trump? c. West opens two spades, a weak two-bid. After North passes, what should East bid?

Mail your entry to Phillip Alder, c/o Universal Uclick, 1130 Walnut Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 to arrive by January 17, 2017. Or e-mail it to phillip@bridgeforeveryone.com.

The answers will be given on January 20 and 21. Please take as read all of the usual disclaimers, and remember that this is primarily for fun.

HELPING PAWS PET OF THE WEEK

I can't be bored unless I'm boring.

Thatis what I say when I whine about having nothing to do.

I need to use my imagination.

Phoebe, 5 ½ year old female Beagle/Dachshund mix

PUNT

www.helpingpaws.net 815-338-4400

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Love always brings difficulties, that is true, but the good side of it is that it gives energy. Love also makes life more colorful.

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Pictures increase attention to your ad!

Be sure to include a photo of your pet, home, auto or merchandise.

Call to advertise 877-264-2527 Or place your ad online nwherald.com/placeanad

MIDNIGHT, 1 year old female Border Collie mix.

She is a southern pup that came from a kill shelter in Kentucky.

She is a small girl at 25 pounds with big ears! Very friendly and cute.

PINE, 3 month old male Black DSH. He was found outside with his 4 siblings. A good Samaritan rescued them and brought them to us.

Adorable, loving little purr machines ready for a home.

PUNT, 2 year old female Pomeranian mix.

She came from a kill shelter in Southern Illinois.

She is a very small fluff ball at only 6 pounds.

She loves & wants every toy she sees!

Helping Paws Animal Shelter 2500 Harding Lane Woodstock, IL 60098 815-338-4400 www.helpingpaws.net Just In Time For Chirstmas: Kittens Free To Good Home. Up To Date On Shots & De Worming, Plus Chipped For Indentification. 815-206-0149

Snowblower – TORO 16”

Gas, $120. 224-381-5675 Golf Travel Bag with wheels, like new!

Holds a bag, clubs, shoes, etc, $55.

847-639-2961

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

WANTED TO BUY Moving Boxes - Good Condition

Crystal Lake

815-477-5301

Northwest Herald Classified It works.

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Antique and Modern Guns

Old Lever Actions, Winchesters, Marlins, Savages, etc.

Old Pistols and Revolvers. Cash for Collection.

FFL License. 815-338-4731

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

Lionel & American Flyer Trains 815-353-7668

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

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★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

I BUY CARS, TRUCKS, VANS & SUVs 1990 & Newer

Will beat anyone's price by $300.

Will pay extra for Honda, Toyota & Nissan.

815-814-1964

Antiques, Video Games, Outboard motors, Fishing Gear, Motorcycles or Mopeds, Chainsaws, Tools etc. Cash on the spot.

Cell: 815-322-6383

or

847-997-6106

★★ ★★ ★★★ ★★ ★★

Twin Lakes, WI Lakefront 4BR, FREE MO! $850

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

MOTORCYCLES WANTED

Woodstock - Quiet 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, $745 Heat/water incl, no pets/smkg.

815-337-0628

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275

Village of Lakewood Powered by:

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CLASSICS WANTED

Restored or Unrestored Cars & Vintage Motorcycles Domestic / Import Cars: Mercedes, Porsche, Corvette, Ferrari's, Jaguars, Muscle Cars, Mustang & Mopars, $$ Top $$ all makes, Etc.

Efficiency $575/mo + sec, 1BR $700/mo + sec. All 3 furnished with all util incl, no pets. 815-509-5876

With storage, laundry and parking, $875/mo.

847-401-3242

Cary - 2BR Apts with Heat, Parking, Water ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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From $875.

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MARENGO - 2BR TH, 2 BATH, REC ROOM No pets/smkg, $850/mo + dep. 815-558-6924

WOODSTOCK 2BR Multiple Units to choose.

Options for Laundry, Dishwasher, Garage. $850 and up/month+move-in. Call for showing 847-514-0775

Woodstock Nice 2BR TH, 1.5BA, 2 Story, Near Sq. Appl, W/D, basement, $950/mo. 815-790-0780

nd

CRYSTAL LAKE ~ 3BR, 2BA 2 Floor Condo

Kitchen has eating area, W/D, attach gar, storage. $1500/mo + security deposit. 630-605-2776

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CITY OF WOODSTOCK, an Illinois Municipal Corporation, Plaintiff, v.

JOHN CARPENTER and MARY CAPENTER, FRANK WOZNIAK his heirs, SANDRA HILGENBERG, DOUGLAS WOZNIAK and SUSANNAH McSHEE; EDWARD SLOAN, his heirs, DAVID HORRAX, DIANA HORRAX BOWER, GEOFFREY HORRAX and AMY HORRAX McINTYRE; LEVI COWDRY, his heir LAUREN SOLNER; FIRST AMERICAN BANK PLATINUM ASSETS, LLC, SABRINA INVESTMENTS, LLC, CAZENOVIA CREEK FUNDING I, LLC, CHICAGO TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE and UNKNOWN HEIRS, UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants.

Case No. 16 MR 375 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite Affidavit for Service by Publication having been filed regarding the above- captioned proceedings notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN HEIRS, Defendants in the above-entitled proceedings, that suit has been commenced in this Court by the Plaintiff

by against you and the other Defendants praying for the property to be declared abandoned and ajudicial deed issued for the property legally described herein and for other relief.

That summons was duly issued as provided by law and that said is still pending.)

Now unless you, the said Defendants named above, file your appearance in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, McHenry County Government Center, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, IL 60098, or otherwise make your appearance herein on or before the 11th day of January, 2017, this case may be tried andjudgment entered as prayed for intheout further notice to you.

The names of the titleholder ofrecord is: John Carpenter and Mary Carpenter, Frank Wozniak, Edward Sloan, Levi Cowdry The· real property which is the subject of this proceedings is situated in the County of McHeiµy and is legally described as follows: PARCEL 1 A Right-of-Way, 32 feet in width running from the Chicago Road along the northwest side of said lot to the northeast side thereof to be forever kept open as a street, situated in the City of Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, according to a deed recorded March 24, 1951 as document 241241.

PARCEL 2 Part of the northwest 1/4 of the northeast 1/4 of section 8, bound-

PUBLIC NOTICE

ed and described as follows: Beginning at a post in the center of Lake Street, which stands north 41.5 degrees west, 2 chains 1.5 links from the west comer of a lot ofland on the northeast side of Lake Street, hereto deeded by E.I. Smith to Thomas Wanless; thence north 42.5 degrees east 3 chains and 13 links to the southeast comer of lot 5 block 2 if E.I. Smiths addition to Woodstock; thence north 41.5 degrees west 1 chains and 76.5 links along the south line of said lot 5 to the southwest comer thereof; thence south 42.5 degrees west 3 chains and 13 links to a post in the center of Lake Street; thencesouth 40.5 degrees east 1 chains and 76.5 links to the place of beginning, containing 52/100th of an acre, more or less, in section 8, township 42 north, Range 7 east of the third principal meridian in McHenry County, Illinois; Excepting therefrom Lot 1 in block 2 of E.I. Smith's Addition to Woodstock.

AKA Part of Lot 276 on the Assessors plat of the Town of Door in said McHenry County PARCEL 3 Lot 1 in Block 2 of E.I. Smith's Addition to Woodstock, a subdivision of part of the northeast 114 of Section 8, Township 44 North, Range 7 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in McHenry County, Illinois Permanent Property Index Number: 13-08-204-008

Address of Subject Property: 435 E. Lake Street, Woodstock, Illi60098 nois /s/ Katherine M Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court Timothy J. Clifton, Attorney No. 6303067 tclifton@zrfmlaw.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle 50 Virginia Street Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-459-2050 (Published in the Northwest Herald on December 10, 17, 24, 2016) 1250837

PUBLIC NOTICE STATE OF ILLINOIS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TWENTY-SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MCHENRY COUNTY-IN PROBATE ESTATE OF DOROTHY M WRIGHT Deceased Case No. 16PR000377 CLAIM NOTICE Notice is given of the death of: DOROTHY M WRIGHT of: MCHENRY, IL Letters of office were issued on: 12/12/2016 to: Representitive: MARGARET A WOODRUFF 3127 MISSISSIPPI RIVER RD MONTROSE, IA 52639 whose attorney is:

ey COWLIN, THOMAS L 5447 W BULL VALLEY ROAD MC HENRY, IL 60050 Claims against the estate may be filed within six months from the date of first publication. Any claim not filed within six months from the date of first publication or claims not filed within three months from the date of mailing or delivery of Notice to Creditor, whichever is later, shall be barred.

Claims may be filed in the office of the Clerk of Circuit Court at the McHenry County Government Center, 2200 North Seminary Avenue, Woodstock, Illinois, 60098, or with the representative , or both.

Copies of claims filed with the Clerk must be mailed or delivered to the representative and to his attorney within ten days after it has been filed. /s/ Katherine M. Keefe Clerk of the Circuit Court (Published in the Northwest Herald on December 17, 24, 31, 2016) 1252435

cate was filed in the Office of the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois, setting forth the names and post-office address of all of the persons owning, conducting and transacting the business known as Raineywraps located at: 2771 Hillsboro Lane Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 Dated November 30, 2016 /s/ Mary E. McClellan McHenry County Clerk (Published in the Northwest Herald on December 10, 17, 24, 2016) 1251084 TEXT ALERTS Sign up for TextAlerts to receive up-to-date news, weather, prep sports, coupons and more sent directly to your cell phone!

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Public Notice is hereby given that Public Notice is hereby given that on November 30, 2016, a certifi- on December 14, 2016, a certifi-

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TAX DEED NO. 16TX010173 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE SASS MUNI V McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00703 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 806 OAK GROVE RD, JOHNSBURG, IL 600519501 Legal Description or Property Index No. 10-17-327-001 LOT NUMBER 7 AND THE WEST ONE-HALF OF LOT NUMBER 8 OF OAK GROVE CLUB GROUNDS, BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL OF THE SOUTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE SURVEY OF JOHN BRINK, COUNTY SURVEYOR, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1884, RECORDED AT WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS ON THE 25TH DAY OF AUGUST A.D. 1888, IN BOOK OF PLATS ON PAGE 14, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010170 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE FAIRVIEW, LLC JOHN G ZAJICEK KEITH MOLL McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00467 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at E PARKWOOD DR, WONDER LAKE, IL 60097 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-18-454-002 LOT 2 IN BLOCK 4 IN OAKWOOD SHORES, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO PLAT RECORDED THEREOF MAY 14, 1959 IN BOOK 14 OF PLATS, AS DOCUMENT 354007, TOWNSHIP OF MCHENRY, COUNTY OF MCHENRY, STATE OF ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated November 16, 2016

TAX DEED NO. 16TX010169 FILED 11/21/2016 TAKE NOTICE JOHN ZAJICEK DBA Z FINANCIAL JOHN ZAJICEK KEITH MOLL McHenry County Clerk Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property and Unknown Owners or parties of interest in said land or lots.

County of McHenry Date Premises Sold October 27, 2014 Certificate No. 2013-00464 Sold for General Taxes of (year) 2013 Sold for Special Assessment of (Municipality) and special assessment number not applicable Warrant No. not applicable Inst. No. not applicable THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES Property located at 7506 HICKORY GRV, WONDER LAKE, IL 600978699 Legal Description or Property Index No. 09-18-402-017 LOT 12 IN BLOCK 6 IN PARKER'S HIGHLAND, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 45 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1954 AS DOCUMENT NO. 281648, IN BOOK 11 OF PLATS, PAGE 120, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. This notice is to advise you that the above property has been sold for delinquent taxes and that the period of redemption from the sale will expire on April 28, 2017.

The amount to redeem is subject to increase at 6 month intervals from the date of sale and may be further increased if the purchaser at the tax sale or his or her assignee pays any subsequently accruing taxes or special assessments to redeem the property from subsequent forfeitures or tax sales. Check with the county clerk as to the exact amount you owe before redeeming.

This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

This matter is set for hearing in the Circuit Court of this county in Woodstock, Illinois on May 04, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. You may be present at this hearing but your right to redeem will already have expired at that time.

YOU ARE URGED TO REDEEM IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT LOSS OF PROPERTY Redemption can be made at any time on or before April 28, 2017 by applying to the County Clerk of McHenry County, Illinois at the Office of the County Clerk in Woodstock, Illinois.

For further information contact the County Clerk ADDRESS: McHenry County Clerk, 667 Ware Rd, Suite 107., Woodstock, IL 60098 TELEPHONE: (815) 334-4242 William I Dubin Purchaser or Assignee.

Dated October 09, 2016

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This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

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This notice is also to advise you that a petition has been filed for a tax deed which will transfer title and the right to possession of this property if redemption is not made on or before April 28, 2017.

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Richmond-Burton’s Joey St. Pierre shoots during the second quarter Friday against Harvest Christian in the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic at Marengo. St. Pierre’s 20 points helped R-B win, 80-70.

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MARENGO – Joey St. Pierre announced his presence with a pair of monster dunks in the second half Friday, and Richmond-Burton beat Harvest Christian, 80-70, in the quarterfinals of the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic in Marengo.

R-B (6-5) moves on to play Genoa-Kingston in a semifinal game at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Marengo.

St. Pierre, a 6-foot-8 senior, scored 20 points in the Rockets’ quarterfinal victory a day after scoring 24 in the tournament opener against Belvidere.

“I just kept posting up and drawing fouls and getting better position,” St. Pierre said. “We had to keep playing strong. They went on a run, and we came back with a run.”

Harvest Christian (11-3) made 15 3-pointers, although it was R-B that built an 18-point lead in the first half.

The Lions capitalized on a six-point swing after R-B’s Kyle Townsend was assessed a technical foul near the end of the first half. The Lions made a pair of free throws on the ensuing 1-and-1, two more free throws for the technical foul and scored on the next possession.

They trailed by 11 at halftime. Harvest Christian cut it to five late in the third quarter but never came any closer.

The Lions’ Brennen Woods, a transfer from Hampshire, scored 24 points.

He was forced to sit out stretches of the second half after picking up his fourth foul with 5:05 remaining in the third quarter. J.J. Flores, a transfer from Huntley, scored 15 points.

Woods made six 3-pointers, and Flores was 11 for 14 from the free-throw line.

“They’re a good scoring team,” R-B’s Blaine Bayer said. “We knew it was going to be tough. We ended up closing out the game how we should have.”

The Rockets closed it on the near perfect free-throw shooting of Bayer.

He finished the game 17 for 18 from the line, including 11 for 12 in the fourth quarter.

“I mean, they’re called free throws for a reason,” he said. “I just try to knock them down every time I get

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Richmond-Burton’s Mark Marzahl dribbles toward the basket during the second quarter of an E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic game against Harvest Christian on Friday at Marengo.

R-B won, 80-70, to reach the semifinals.

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Bayer said the 18 free throws he attempted were by far the most he has had in a game. He made his first 12 attempts before his only miss of the day, then finished with five more makes.

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Harvest Christian made 15 3-pointers in the game.

there. I’ve been hitting them pretty good this year.”

He quietly led his team with 22 points despite making only two field goals. Teammate Mark Marzahl scored 19 points, including five 3-point baskets.

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After a blocking foul called on a Rockets defender on what just as easily could have been a charge, the referee assessed Richmond-Burton’s Kyle Townsend with a technical foul. The ref told R-B coach Brandon Creason that Townsend said, “No way,” after the foul call.

The Rockets didn’t like the technical.

“You tell the kids, ‘Don’t say anything,’ ” Creason said. “If you don’t say anything, it’s not an issue.”

“Mark played well,” R-B coach Brandon Creason said. “That helped. They were really trying to sag in on Joe, and that stretched the floor.”

The Rockets are on a three-game winning streak heading into the tournament semifinals next week.

BOYS BASKETBALL: HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC – JACOBS 64, BARTLETT 49

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Mack, a 6-foot-4 junior, hit a 3-pointer and two free throws after he came into the game in the second quarter, pushing the lead to nine points. He finished with seven points for the game.

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Jacobs’ rebounds in the second half, compared to 11 for Bartlett. The Eagles were outrebounded, 16-14, in the first half.

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Jacobs forward Mason Materna had assists on all three of center Cameron Krutwig’s field goals in the first quarter. ting stops,” What started that all was the defensive end. We got out on the fast break, Nik (Balkcom) did a fantastic job running the point, and we finished our plays.”

Schwartz had a pair of steals and a 3-pointer in that run. Hawks coach Jim Wolfsmith warned his players at halftime that Jacobs would hit them with a run. “[Jacobs] played like an undefeated team’s supposed to play at home,” Wolfsmith said. “They were aggressive, they got a couple of turnovers and transitioned into some easy baskets, they knocked down a couple of 3s and they played the momentum game. They effectively gained the separation they needed to win the game.”

Bartlett twice managed to hack Ja-

Hinkle Holiday Classic roundup: PR advances to semifinals

ALGONQUIN – Prairie Ridge grabbed control early and held on the entire game in a 70-58 victory over Chicago Clark on Friday at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic.

The Wolves’ ninth consecutive win advanced them to the championship bracket of the boys basketball tournament, which resumes Monday. They will face Grant at 6 p.m. in one of the semifinals.

Guard Trevor Potter hit two 3-pointers early to get the Wolves (9-3, 3-0 Pool II) going. They led, 39-23, at halftime and built the lead into the 20s before the Eagles (6-4, 1-2) had a 25-point fourth quarter.

Brian Dorn led Prairie Ridge with 15 points. Kyle Loeding added 13, while Potter and James Queen each scored 12.

Johnsburg 58, Crystal Lake South 46: Zach Toussaint hit three 3s and scored 13 points in the first quarter as the Skyhawks (5-5, 1-2 Pool III)

knocked off the Gators in their final pool game.

Toussaint finished with a game-high 22 points, and Jackson LaMarche added 21. Both players had four 3s. Brody Frazier added 10 points for Johnsburg.

Kyle Leva led South (4-8, 0-3) with 16 points and Matt Meyers added 12.

Marian Central 69, Chicago Sullivan 24: The Hurricanes (5-5, 1-2 Pool I) got double digits from four players as they cruised past the Tigers.

A.J. Golembiewski led Marian with 14 points and two 3s, Sam Ohlrich added 12 points, Jack Moscinski had 11, and Colin Rebenstorf had 10. Moscinski hit three 3s.

Grant 69, Cary-Grove 37: John Kerr scored 21 and Mike Huff added 17 as the Bulldogs (5-5, 2-1 Pool IV) defeated the Trojans (5-6, 0-3).

Zach Beaugureau led C-G with 13 points.

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HINKLE HOLIDAY CLASSIC SCOREBOARD Pool I: Jacobs (3-0), Bartlett (2-1), Marian Central (1-2), Sullivan (0-3).

Pool II: Prairie Ridge (3-0), Boylan (2-1), Clark (1-2), Lakes (0-3).

Pool III: Zion-Benton (3-0), Barrington (2-1), Johnsburg (1-2), Crystal Lake South (0-3).

Pool IV: Grant (2-1), Jefferson (2-1), Streamwood (2-1), Cary-Grove (0-3).

Note: Ties in Pool IV broken by freethrow percentage; tie for second and third was then broken by head-to-head.

Friday Game 17: Johnsburg 58, Crystal Lake South 46 Game 18: Grant 69, Cary-Grove 37 Game 19: Marian Central 69, Sullivan 24 Game 20: Zion-Benton 57, Barrington 45.

Game 21: Jefferson 43, Streamwood 40 Game 22: Boylan 75, Lakes 34 Game 23: Prairie Ridge 70, Clark 58 Game 24: Jacobs 64, Bartlett 49 Monday Consolation C Bracket Game 25: Lakes vs. Cary-Grove, 9 a.m.

cobs’ lead back to 10, but Wolfsmith said the gap the Hawks allowed early in the third quarter was too big.

Krutwig finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and three blocked shots. His right ankle was slightly sprained and was iced after the game, but he planned to take it easy over the weekend to be ready Monday.

Phillips finished with 16 points, 12 in the fourth quarter, and Schwartz scored 10. Junior guard Ben Thompson led the

Game 26: Chicago Sullivan vs. Crystal Lake South, 10:30 a.m.

Consolation B Bracket Game 27: Clark vs. Streamwood, noon Game 28: Marian Central vs. Johnsburg, 1:30 p.m.

Consolation A Bracket Game 29: Boylan vs. Jefferson, 3 p.m.

Game 30: Bartlett vs. Barrington, 4:30 p.m.

Championship Bracket Game 31: Prairie Ridge vs. Grant, 6 p.m.

Game 32: Jacobs vs. Zion-Benton, 7:30 p.m.

Hawks with 24 points.

Jacobs last won its own tournament in 2008, a fact of which Krutwig is well aware. His older brother, Conrad, was a senior that year.

“This is our third time playing Zion-Benton,” Krutwig said. “I played them sophomore through senior year.

I’ve been to the championship round every year but never played at 7:30 on the last night. It’s definitely a goal of ours, for sure.”

PREP ROUNDUP

CLC, Woodstock N. win at E.C. Nichols Classic NORTHWEST HERALD In the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic boys basketball tournament at Marengo, Crystal Lake Central beat Wauconda, 6747, Friday in a consolation bracket game behind 17 points from Adam Pump.

Pump drained five 3-pointers, while center Alex Timmerman scored 13 points, grabbed eight rebounds and had four steals.

“Our talk and our intensity was good from the tip,” Tigers coach Rich Czeslawski said. “We were OK yesterday, but there wasn’t a sense of urgency. Today, they just came out and I thought we had good intensity, great talk and they

played as a team.”

The Tigers will play Woodstock North in a consolation game at 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday.

Rochelle 72, Marengo 52: In the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic, Michael Volkening led all scorers with 27 points in a quarterfinal loss. Marengo led, 3230, at halftime, but was outscored, 22-8, in the third. Volkening made three 3s and was 11 of 12 from the free-throw line, Alex Schirmer had 11 points on five field goals, and Blaine Borhart had 10 points and made one 3.

The Indians will play Sycamore in the winners’ bracket at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Woodstock North 67, Round Lake 44: In the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic, Vic Ortiz scored 16 points, made two 3s and was one of four Thunder players to score in double figures in a consolation bracket win. Collin Mergl added 13 points, Ryan Schaffter had 12 points on four 3s, and Ryan Medina scored 10 points.

Elgin 48, Woodstock 33: In the E.C. Nichols Holiday Classic, Josh Turner led the Blue Streaks with eight points in a consolation bracket loss. Justin Leith had six points on two 3s, Michael Gardner added six points, and Tyler Peake and Carl Anderson Jr. had four points apiece.

Woodstock will play North Boone in a

consolation game at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

WRESTLING Harvard quad: Harvard went 2-1 at its

own quad with wins against Marian Central, 38-33, and Winnebago, 58-3. The Hornets’ lone loss was to Rochelle, 44-30.

Brett Lovell was 2-0 for Harvard at 113 pounds, recording pins in 1:56 and 2:48.

Also going 2-0 for the Hornets were Uriel Herrera (106 pounds) and Justin Wilcox (132). Zach Bokowy (120) was 2-1, while Josh Fiegel (126), Adrian Hernandez (152), Ahmad Sheikhali (170) and Steven Barth (182) all had pins for Harvard.

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ALGONQUIN – Jacobs’ locker room was not a particularly boisterous place at halftime against Bartlett.

The Golden Eagles were hardly satisfied with their six-point lead, although coach Jimmy Roberts felt no need to get in their faces.

“With their experience, they understand, they were upset,” Roberts said.

“They recognized and came out and played better.”

In the first four minutes of the second half, Jacobs erased any doubt, scoring 13 straight points to seize control on its way to a 64-49 victory Friday at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic at the Eagles’ Nest.

The Eagles (10-0 overall, 3-0 Pool I) played almost flawless basketball to assure a spot in the championship bracket when the tournament resumes Monday.

For the third consecutive year, Jacobs will see Zion-Benton (7-1) in the 7:30 p.m. semifinal.

“Our first-half play wasn’t great. It wasn’t horrible, but we knew we had to kind of step it up a little bit,” 6-foot-9 center Cameron Krutwig said. “We came out and spurted. This team can definitely do that.”

On one end, it was Krutwig wreaking havoc in the middle and whipping outlet passes. On the other, it was Ryan Phillips and Cooper Schwartz finishing with layups or Krutwig cleaning up with rebound baskets. The lead quickly grew from 29-23 to 42-23.

Bartlett (6-7, 2-1) had nine missed shots and three turnovers before it scored a third-quarter point.

“It started on the defensive end, get-

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Huntley 5th in prestigious tourney Red Raiders have 6 place finishers; CL Central 9th

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jwilkinson@shawmedia.com MACHESNEY PARK – When Huntley’s Josh Stenger stood on the podium Friday afternoon at Harlem High School, the only two 120-pounders standing above him were the No. 8- and No. 10-ranked wrestlers in the country, according to intermatwrestle.com: runner-up Tommy Hoskins of Lacy Christian in Ohio and Plainfield East’s Michael McGee, the champion.

That kind of competition is why teams such as Huntley Crystal Lake Central and Jacobs, come to the Dvorak, one of the state’s premier regular-season tournaments.

“It’s good to see where I’m at and what I need to work on,” Stenger said.

“Coming to big tournaments like this is good to see where you’re at. It’s better than just going and wrestling the easier competition and thinking you’re going to beat everyone. You don’t learn that thing you need to work on.”

Stenger had lost to McGee on Thursday, dropping into the quarterfinals but came back and wrestled to a third-place finish at the 29th annual Al Dvorak Memorial Invitational.

“This was a big confidence booster because I felt like I’ve been in a little bit

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Michael Jernigan Huntley, so., 195 pounds

Jernigan usually wrestles at 182, but when Huntley’s starting 195-pounder had to drop out, he stepped up to get some extra match experience.

He won three matches, two by fall, and finished eighth.

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Crystal Lake Central wrestlers had a special assistant coach sitting in their corner for some matches, as former Tiger Andrew Marsden was in attendance. Marsden was a two-time state champion in 2014 and 2015 and wrestles for nationally ranked Oklahoma State University. of a funk so far this season, and today was especially good for me because I got back on my offense; I felt confident on my shots,” Stenger said. “It’s a good confidence booster going into the rest of the tournaments and eventually regionals, sectionals, state.”

Huntley took fifth place at the 35team tournament behind Stenger and five other placers.

“It’s big because starting out the year we didn’t actually think we’d be as good as last year, losing a couple big guys in (state qualifiers) Petros Mihalopolous and Dom Swanson, but turns out we really came together, and we’re doing re-

ally well,” Huntley junior Zach Spencer said. “Here we did better than we did last year and in our conference duals we’re doing better than we did last year, so I think it’s showing that we’re actually stronger as a team this year.”

Spencer could have been in the finals after he was in control of his semifinal but got turned and pinned late, dropping him to the third-place match. Spencer lost by technical fall in the third-place match, finishing fourth. His freshman brother, Sammy Spencer, placed fifth at 106 with a pin, as did heavyweight Christian Benitez. Luke Loprieno (138) and Michael Jernigan (195) each took eighth place for the Red Raiders.

Crystal Lake Central took ninth, led by a pair of runner-up finishes from Lenny Petersen (138) and Seamus O’Donnell (195) and a sixth-place finish by Liam O’Donnell (182). The day ended, however, on a frustrating set of notes for the Tigers.

When Petersen stood on the podium for the 138-pound awards, he stared straight ahead, with one eye starting to swell and a piercing scowl. There was only one wrestler standing above him, Glenbard North’s Austin Gomez, who is ranked No. 2 in the country at the weight, No. 1 in the state in Class 3A and has won two consecutive state titles.

As Central coach Justen Lehr said, “There’s lots of people with losses in that column from him.”

Petersen, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A at his weight, had dominated his half of the bracket with a pin and two tech falls before pulling off a match-winning takedown at the buzzer in the semifinals.

He entered the final with a 17-1 record,

but his only previous loss was to Gomez.

In the final, Gomez beat him handily for the second time this year. Gomez was in control of the final the entire way until finishing off a 23-8 technical fall. “[Lehr] told me not to get frustrated because some kids are just next level, and I was getting frustrated on how I can be as good as him,” Petersen said. “It just reminded me that I have to keep working hard in the (practice) room.”

Seamus O’Donnell knocked off the top seed and the No. 4 seed to reach the final but got tied up with Providence Catholic’s John Nowak and was pinned 1:26 into the match. His brother Liam O’Donnell placed sixth after he dislocated a finger in the semifinals and forfeited his fifth-place match.

“This is a good, I guess, litmus test to see what you’ve done so far this year, kind of where you’re at,” Lehr said. “Obviously, you don’t want people peaking right now, I guess. You want to wrestle well, but you also want to go back and say, ‘We can get better at these things,’ and we have a lot of things we can get better at as a team, so it’s encouraging.”

Jacobs had four placers, led by Jacob Sabella (152) and Loren Strickland (170), who each finished fourth. Jake Harrier (113) pinned to win his fifth-place match, and David Dudych (145) finished eighth.

The Golden Eagles finished 18th.

“We’re close; we wrestled really well,” Jacobs coach Gary Conrad said.

“You’ve got top-ranked kids in the state of Illinois here, and we’re right there in the medal rounds with them. We beat some really good guys. … We saw some good competition, and to walk away with four medals is pretty good.”

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: BOWL ROUNDUP

La. Tech nips Navy in high-scoring Armed Forces Bowl The ASSOCIATED PRESS FORT WORTH, Texas – Jonathan Barnes kicked a game-ending 32-yard field goal, and Louisiana Tech beat Navy, 48-45, in the Armed Forces Bowl on Friday.

The Bulldogs (9-5) drove for the winning score after Navy freshman quarterback Malcolm Perry ran 30 yards for a touchdown on his only play with 3:46 left.

Ryan Higgins threw for 409 yards and four touchdowns, two each to Trent Taylor and Carlos Henderson. Taylor set an Armed Forces Bowl record with 12 catches for 233 yards. Henderson had 10 catches for 129 yards.

down runs, and Troy intercepted four passes in Troy’s victory over Ohio.

The Trojans (10-3) finished off their first 10-win season since moving up to the FBS in 2001, thanks largely to a defense that came up with three big fourth-quarter stops. The first Sun Belt Conference team to crack the Top 25, Troy forced 18 turnovers in its last five games.

The Bobcats (8-6) settled for field goal attempts twice in the fourth quarter, making one, and got one more chance from their own 15 with 2:20 left and no timeouts. They managed one BAHAMAS BOWL DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL first down, but Greg Windham couldn’t Old Dominion 24, E. Michigan 20: At Troy 28, Ohio 23: At Mobile, Alabama, throw for another one under heavy Nassau, Bahamas, David Washington Jordan Chunn had three short touch- pressure.

Navy (9-5), which was trying for its first consecutive 10-win seasons, instead ended with its third straight loss.

The Midshipmen lost the American Athletic Conference title game before its first loss to Army since 2001.

Perry, whose TD with 3:46 left tied the score for the fourth time, came in after Zach Abey took a shot to the ribs on a play that led to a targeting ejection by Tech defensive tackle Jordan Bradford.

Abey, who made only his second start, ran for 114 yards and two scores and threw for 159 yards and a TD.

threw three touchdowns passes, Ray Lawry ran for 133 yards, and Old Dominion beat Eastern Michigan.

Old Dominion (10-3) won in its first bowl appearance in school history. The Monarchs didn’t play football for 69 years before restarting the program in 2009. They made the transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2013.

Eastern Michigan (7-6) lost in its first bowl appearance since 1987. Brogan Roback completed 26 of 46 passes for 300 yards, two touchdowns and one interception for the Eagles.

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12 7 (54½) Thursday (Dec. 29) Birmingham Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. 11 10 (62) Belk Bowl At Charlotte, N.C. 6 7 (61) Alamo Bowl At San Antonio 4½ 3 (62) Friday Liberty Bowl At Memphis, Tenn.

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3½ 3 (59½) Monday (Jan. 2) Outback Bowl At Tampa, Fla. 2 3 (40½) Cotton Bowl At Arlington, TX 7 7½ (53½) Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Calif.

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• Saturday, December 24, 2016

mond-Burton grad Jack Dechow, the 10th-ranked 184-pound wrestler in NCAA Division I by InterMat, earned a key victory Tuesday by beating North Carolina State’s Mike Machiavello, who is ranked 16th.

With eight seniors gone from Dechow, a senior at Old Dominlast year’s Augustana College men’s ion in Virginia, improved to 9-2 this basketball team, Chrishawn Orange season. knew his opportunities would grow.

A three-time NCAA tournament A year after the Vikings missed the qualifier, Dechow has piled up 89 NCAA Division III Final Four by one career victories. He will compete Dec. game, Orange has helped the new-look 29 and 30 in the Midlands Championroster to an 8-3 start ships in Evanston hosted by Northbehind his 11.5 points western. a game as part of a balSynon secures Mizzou win: Missouri anced offensive attack. senior wrestler Zach Synon scored “Everyone has a third-period escape and takedown pretty much taken on Tuesday to win his 141-pound match a new role, even the and clinch the fifth-ranked Tigers’ guys on the bench,” 24-13 dual-meet win against No. 21 Chrishawn said Orange, a Jacobs Photo provided by Augustana College Athletics Appalachian State. graduate. “It’s all a Orange Synon, a Prairie Ridge grad, has Augustana College sophomore guard Chrishawn Orange, a Jacobs graduate, is averaging new experience, but an 11-4 record for the unbeaten Tigers 11.5 points a game this season. we’re doing a good job of trying to (5-0), including an 8-3 mark in tourmove forward every day.” naments. Synon’s 11 victories this nitely disappointing not going to the games. “In high school, I wasn’t the Orange, a 6-foot-2 sophomore who season rank third on the team.

Final Four. But the guys who came best shooter. Teams really doubted is one of four players scoring in douOlivet scoring ace: Hampshire grad back are really hungry.” me. Now, if I get an open shot, I’m ble figures, started the season at point taking it.

Tyler Crater is the second-leading Knobloch among top shooters: Only guard but has moved to the shooting scorer this season for NAIA Olivet nine games into his college basket“That’s what my coaches want me guard spot.

Nazarene’s men’s basketball team. to do,” he said. “That’s what my team- ball career at Wisconsin-Whitewater, “It’s meant more opportunities Crater, a senior guard, is scoring 15.8 mates want me to do. When they have Marengo grad Zach Knobloch is for me, and I like it even more than points a game for the Tigers (3-11). that confidence in me, I have to have leading NCAA Division III in 3-point the (point),” he said. “I can affect the Crater is tied for the team lead that confidence in myself.” shooting percentage (62.3) and ranks game a little bit more than I could with 18 made 3-pointers, and is Orange played in every game off sixth in 3s per game (4.13). before.” contributing 2.4 rebounds. He had a the bench last season for the Vikings, Knobloch has helped the WarOrange’s biggest impact came season-high 25 points in a 92-87 loss hawks to a 9-0 start and a No. 16 averaging 4.9 points for a team that Dec. 10 when he scored a career-high Nov. 17 to Trinity Christian College. national ranking by D3Hoops.com. finished 29-2.

25 points, including 18 in the second Fellow Hampshire grad Luke While starting every game, the The victory total matched both half, in an 86-70 College Conference of the most wins in school history and Tuttle, a freshman forward, has freshman guard is averaging 12.1 Illinois and Wisconsin victory against the best record by a CCIW team in played in 12 games, starting one. He is points while playing 26 minutes a Carthage. averaging 5.5 points and 2.3 rebounds game. conference history. The Vikings, led “They were laying off me a little a game.

Knobloch had a game-high 24

by All-Americans Hunter Hill and Ben bit, so I shot the open shots,” he said.

Ryan, were ranked No. 1 in the nation points and was 8 for 11 from 3-point Having more trust in his outside • Barry Bottino writes a weekly range in only 29 minutes during Monfor nine weeks. shot is a major gain for Orange. column about local college athletes for day’s 85-60 victory against Trine. His “We just kept winning and kept “I feel like my game has really eight 3s were the sixth-highest total in the Northwest Herald. Write to him at winning and kept winning,” Orange evolved,” said Orange, who has scored said. “Those guys taught us how to BarryOnCampus@hotmail.com and a game in school history.

Dechow wins Top 20 battle: Richdouble digits in five consecutive win games in the CCIW. It was defifollow @BarryOnCampus on Twitter.

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Jacobs grad Orange helps new-look Augie

Northwest Herald / NWHerald.com • Saturday, December 24, 2016

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6 AVALANCHE 2, BLACKHAWKS 1 (OT)

Crawford spectacular in return

Hawks fortunate to pull out point in overtime loss

AVALANCHE 2, BLACKHAWKS 1 (OT) Colorado Chicago

0 1

1 0

1 0

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2 1

First Period–None. Penalties–Grigorenko, COL, (slashing), 8:24.

Second Period–1, Chicago, Toews 5 (Panarin, Keith), 11:52 (pp). Penalties–Bourque, COL, (holding), 9:55; Hinostroza, CHI, (holding), 15:38; Rantanen, COL, (hooking), 19:22.

Third Period–2, Colorado, Rantanen 5 (Barrie, Mackinnon), 5:42. Penalties–Martinsen, COL, (interference), 3:01; Hinostroza, CHI, (cross checking), 8:54; Colborne, COL, (roughing), 8:54.

Overtime–3, Colorado, Mackinnon 9 (Barrie), 0:25.

Penalties–None.

Shots on Goal–Colorado 13-11-9-1–34. Chicago 1215-12–39.

Power-play opportunities–Colorado 0 of 1; Chicago 1 of 4.

Goalies–Colorado, Pickard 6-6-1 (39 shots-38 saves).

Chicago, Crawford 12-6-3 (34-32).

A–21,918 (19,717). T–2:31.

Referees–Chris Lee, Jon Mclsaac. Linesmen–Shane Heyer, Bryan Pancich.

By MARK LAZERUS

mlazerus@suntimes.com CHICAGO – On his knees, just outside one corner of the crease during a Colorado power play late in the second period Friday night, Corey Crawford twisted his torso enough to see the puck bouncing toward the stick of Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen, who stood just outside the opposite corner of the blue paint. As Rantanen chipped the puck toward the gaping goalmouth, Crawford kicked out his left skate, used it to push off, lunged to his right and swatted the puck off the goal line and out of danger with one hand, flopping to his belly in the process.

Crawford lost his appendix Dec. 3. He didn’t lose his mojo.

In his first appearance in 22 days, Crawford looked as sharp and as quick-footed as he was while carrying the Blackhawks to the top of the league standings over the first two months. He made 32 saves – several of the spectacular variety – as he willed the lackluster Hawks to a point in a 2-1 overtime loss to the last-place Avalanche.

“Thank God for the way he played,” teammate Jonathan Toews said. “You can’t really do much more than he did tonight.”

Considering Colorado had lost, 6-0, at

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Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a sprawling save on a shot by Avalanche right wing Mikko Rantanen (left) during the second period Friday at the United Center. home to Toronto a night earlier, it was an obviously poor result. And it was the first time the Hawks lost a game they led after two periods all season. But in the bigger picture, Nathan MacKinnon’s 2-on-1 goal 25 seconds into overtime did little to diminish the significance of Crawford’s performance.

Crawford was tested early and often, as the Avalanche had nine of the first 10 shots on goal. The first good shot he saw came from Andreas Martinsen two minutes in, and Crawford turned it aside. He made a nice kick save off a pretty MacKinnon move in the second, and then was sensational late in the second and throughout the third.

“I was reading plays pretty good,” said Crawford, who said he felt good physically, too. “That’s the most import-

ant thing. Seeing the puck well, obviously, is the first thing. But reading plays and reacting after that – I felt pretty good.”

Just as encouraging as Crawford’s performance was that of Toews. The beleaguered Hawks captain – whose frustration seemed to reach a season high after he came up empty on several good chances in a loss to Ottawa on Tuesday – had a stellar all-around game and scored his first goal since Nov. 6.

With the Hawks on a power play midway through the second period, Artemi Panarin’s shot went behind Colorado goaltender Calvin Pickard (noted Hawks-killer Semyon Varlamov was out with a groin injury) and along the goal line, where Toews smacked it in.

“Like I’ve been saying, it was a mat-

ter of time,” Toews said. “It was an ugly one. I probably stole that one from [Panarin], but I think he’s had his fair share of one-timers on the power play.

It was nice to feel one and see it go in. It always helped the confidence, no matter what.”

Despite Crawford’s short-handed heroics later in the period, the lead didn’t hold. Rantanen redirected a Tyson Barrie shot past Crawford at 5:42 of the third period to tie the score at 1. It was Colorado’s first goal in more than 167 minutes.

Crawford bounced right back, however, stacking the pads to make a big save during 4-on-4 play midway through the third, then denying Blake Comeau on a breakaway moments later, ensuring the Hawks got at least a point. They head into the three-day Christmas break on a two-game losing streak, but with two of their most important players – Crawford and Toews – heading in the right direction.

HORNETS 103, BULLS 91

Frustrated Bulls fall below .500 for first time HORNETS 103, BULLS 91 CHICAGO (91) Gibson 4-10 2-2 10, Lopez 3-8 0-0 6, Rondo 3-10 0-0 7, Butler 11-19 2-2 26, Wade 5-16 2-2 12, McDermott 5-12 2-2 15, Felicio 0-2 0-2 0, Mirotic 5-16 0-0 11, Grant 2-3 0-0 4.

Totals 38-96 8-10 91.

CHARLOTTE (103) Kidd-Gilchrist 5-9 2-3 12, Williams 3-7 2-2 9, Zeller 5-9 3-4 13, Walker 6-16 6-6 20, Batum 7-15 5-6 20, Kaminsky 5-14 2-2 13, Hibbert 2-2 0-0 4, Sessions 2-5 1-2 5, Lamb 2-6 3-3 7, Belinelli 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-84 24-28 103.

Chicago Charlotte

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27 27

24 — 91 28 — 103

3-Point Goals–Chicago 7-22 (McDermott 3-7, Butler 2-4, Rondo 1-3, Mirotic 1-7, Wade 0-1), Charlotte 5-18 (Walker 2-3, Williams 1-3, Kaminsky 1-4, Batum 1-5, Sessions 0-1, Lamb 0-2). Fouled Out–None. Rebounds–Chicago 52 (Mirotic 10), Charlotte 48 (Batum 11). Assists– Chicago 20 (Rondo 10), Charlotte 25 (Batum 10). Total Fouls–Chicago 20, Charlotte 8. Technicals–Gibson 2, Lopez. Ejected–Gibson, Lopez. A–19,249 (19,077).

By STEVE REED

The Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Nic Batum had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his first triple-double of the season, and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Bulls, 10391, Friday night for their third straight victory.

It was Batum’s seventh triple-double of his career.

Kemba Walker chipped in with 20 points, and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist had 12 points, nine rebounds and four blocked shots for the Hornets. They held the Bulls to 39.6 percent shooting while blocking a season-high 13 shots.

Jimmy Butler had 26 points for the Bulls (14-15), who have lost five of their past six to fall below .500 for the first time this season. Butler has scored at least 20 points in 24 of the team’s 29 games this season.

Charlotte had a crucial four-point swing with three minutes left when Batum hustled down the floor to block 7-foot center Robin Lopez’s layup off a fast break and Walker converted a reverse layup on the other end.

The Bulls’ night ended in frustration, with Taj Gibson and Lopez being ejected with 38 seconds left.

Lopez simultaneously elbowed Cody Zeller and Marvin Williams in the face

with both elbows, drawing a flagrant 2 technical foul. Gibson then argued the call and also was ejected. Gibson had picked up his first technical foul earlier in the fourth quarter.

TIP-INS Bulls: Dwyane Wade played despite

battling a migraine headache most of the day and had 12 points on 5-of-16 shooting. ... The Bulls outrebounded the Hornets, 52-48.

Hornets: Marco Belinelli left the game in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and did not return. He hopped on one foot to the locker room after coming down wrong on his foot.

FIVE-DAY PLANNER TEAM

NCAA BASKETBALL

NFL

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SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

WINNIPEG 7:30 p.m.

CSN AM-720 at San Antonio 4 p.m.

ABC AM-890

WHAT TO WATCH

SATURDAY NFL Noon: Washington at Bears, FOX 3 p.m.: Tampa Bay at New Orleans, FOX

INDIANA 7 p.m.

CSN AM-890

BROOKLYN 7 p.m.

CSN AM-890

3 p.m.: Indianapolis at Oakland, CBS 7:25 p.m.: Cincinnati at Houston, NFL College football 7 p.m.: Hawaii Bowl, Hawaii vs. Middle Tennessee, ESPN

Jets coach Bowles hospitalized, doesn’t travel with team

New York Jets coach Todd Bowles was hospitalized Friday with what the team called an “undisclosed illness,” and he did not travel for the game at New England on Saturday.

In a statement posted on the team’s website, the Jets said Bowles was in stable condition, but it was uncertain if he would eventually join the team in time for the game. The 53-year-old Bowles fell ill early Friday afternoon and was taken to the hospital, where general manager Mike Maccagnan visited him.

IOC opens 28 new doping cases for Russian Olympic athletes

GENEVA – On yet another doping-tainted day for Russian sport, 28 athletes now face IOC cases linked to cheating at the Sochi Winter Olympics and a major cross-country skiing event was removed from the country.

The IOC said Friday it has opened 28 disciplinary proceedings against Russian athletes whose urine samples were likely tampered with at the 2014 Olympics.

• ROUNDUP

Continued from page 3 Against Harvard, Marian Central’s Luke Silva (152), Adam Konopka (160), Zach Gustafson (220) and Conor Smith (285) recorded pins. Daniel Valeria added a 1-0 decision at 120.

Woodstock quad: At Woodstock, Richmond-Burton defeated Woodstock, 28-15, for its only victory in three duals.

The Rockets lost to Mundelein, 47-24, and Kaneland, 35-18.

Woodstock finished 0-3 with losses to Mundelein, 42-25, and Kaneland, 48-18.

Six cases involve cross-country skiers who are now provisionally suspended by the International Ski Federation (FIS), which did not identify them. Six Russian men won five medals, including one gold, in cross-country skiing on home snow at Sochi.

FIFA research points to 3-team groups at World Cup

GENEVA – The best and most profitable way to expand the World Cup is a 48-team tournament of 16 three-team groups, according to FIFA’s in-house research which accepts the current 32-nation format produces the highest quality soccer.

The preferred format announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino this month rates highest in a 64-page analysis of five options for the 2026 World Cup, the first when change can be made.

FIFA concludes “the 48-team (16x3) format would appear to offer the most tangible and intangible value,” in the document seen by The Associated Press.

–Wire reports Joey Kaht (152 pounds) and Gavin Sutton (145) each finished 2-0 for R-B with a pin and a decision, while Brenden Kaminscky (120), Josh Dumont (220) and Rene Herrera (132) each added a pin.

John Kellum (138) had a major decision, 9-0, for the Rockets, and Caleb Gunderson (113) and Chase Duncan (126) added decisions.

Matt Thompson (126) went 2-1 with a pair of pins, including one in 1:15, to lead Woodstock. Also for the Streaks, Abram Rodriguez (285) and Nathan Van Hoorn (220) recorded pins, and Nolan Adams (132) had a decision.

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WEEK 17 Sunday, Jan. 1 Bears at Minnesota, noon New England at Miami, noon Cleveland at Pittsburgh, noon Green Bay at Detroit, noon Carolina at Tampa Bay, noon Dallas at Philadelphia, noon Houston at Tennessee, noon Buffalo at N.Y. Jets, noon Baltimore at Cincinnati, noon Jacksonville at Indianapolis, noon New Orleans at Atlanta, noon N.Y. Giants at Washington, noon Seattle at San Francisco, 3:25 p.m.

Kansas City at San Diego, 3:25 p.m.

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

Oakland at Denver, 3:25 p.m.

NHL

NBA

WESTERN CONFERENCE

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Central Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Blackhawks 36 22 9 5 49 102 86 Minnesota 33 21 8 4 46 102 66 St. Louis 35 18 12 5 41 98 103 Nashville 33 15 13 5 35 94 94 Dallas 35 14 14 7 35 89 106 Winnipeg 36 16 17 3 35 95 105 Colorado 33 12 20 1 25 67 106 Pacific Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA San Jose 33 20 12 1 41 84 73 Edmonton 35 18 12 5 41 103 94 Anaheim 35 17 12 6 40 96 99 Los Angeles 34 17 13 4 38 87 84 Calgary 36 18 16 2 38 94 103 Vancouver 35 14 18 3 31 86 109 Arizona 34 11 18 5 27 75 108

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Atlantic Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Montreal 34 21 9 4 46 104 76 Ottawa 34 20 11 3 43 88 89 Boston 36 18 14 4 40 85 87 Tampa Bay 35 17 15 3 37 100 98 Florida 35 15 14 6 36 85 97 Toronto 33 14 12 7 35 97 95 Detroit 34 15 15 4 34 83 96 Buffalo 33 12 13 8 32 71 91 Metropolitan Division GP W L OT Pts GF GA Columbus 32 23 5 4 50 110 65 Pittsburgh 35 22 8 5 49 121100 N.Y. Rangers 36 23 12 1 47 119 89 Washington 32 20 8 4 44 87 69 Philadelphia 36 20 12 4 44 110108 Carolina 33 15 11 7 37 88 90 New Jersey 34 13 14 7 33 80 102 N.Y. Islanders 33 13 14 6 32 90 102 2 points for a win, 1 point for OT loss.

Friday’s Results Colorado 2, Blackhawks 1, OT Pittsburgh 4, New Jersey 1 N.Y. Islanders 5, Buffalo 1 Columbus 2, Montreal 1 Washington 4, Tampa Bay 0 Minnesota 7, N.Y. Rangers 4 Carolina 3, Boston 2, OT Detroit 4, Florida 3, SO Dallas 3, Los Angeles 2, OT Toronto 4, Arizona 1 Calgary 4, Vancouver 1 Edmonton at San Jose (n) Saturday’s Games No games scheduled Sunday’s Games No games scheduled Monday’s Games No games scheduled

TOP 25 FARED

AMERICAN CONFERENCE

Central Division W L Pct Cleveland 22 6 .786 Milwaukee 14 14 .500 Indiana 15 16 .484 Bulls 14 15 .483 Detroit 14 18 .438 Atlantic Division W L Pct Toronto 21 8 .724 Boston 17 13 .567 New York 16 13 .552 Philadelphia 7 22 .241 Brooklyn 7 22 .241 Southeast Division W L Pct Charlotte 17 13 .567 Atlanta 15 15 .500 Washington 13 16 .448 Orlando 14 18 .438 Miami 10 21 .323

WESTERN CONFERENCE

1. Villanova (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. DePaul, Wednesday.

2. UCLA (13-0) did not play. Next: at No. 20 Oregon, Wednesday.

3. Kansas (11-1) did not play. Next: at TCU, Friday.

4. Baylor (12-0) did not play. Next: at Oklahoma, Friday.

5. Duke (12-1) did not play. Next: at Virginia Tech, Saturday, Dec. 31.

6. Kentucky (10-2) did not play. Next: at Mississippi, Thursday.

7. Gonzaga (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Pepperdine, Friday.

8. North Carolina (11-2) did not play.

Next: vs. Monmouth (N.J.), Wednesday.

9. Creighton (12-0) did not play. Next: vs. Seton Hall, Wednesday.

10. Louisville (11-1) did not play. Next: vs. No. 12 Virginia, Wednesday.

11. West Virginia (11-1) beat Northern Kentucky 92-61. Next: at Oklahoma State, Friday.

12. Virginia (10-1) did not play. Next: at No. 10 Louisville, Wednesday.

13. Butler (11-1) did not play. Next: at St. John’s, Wednesday.

14. Wisconsin (11-2) beat Florida A&M 90-37. Next: vs. Rutgers, Tuesday.

15. Purdue (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. Iowa, Wednesday.

16. Indiana (10-2) did not play. Next: vs. Nebraska, Wednesday.

17. Xavier (10-2) did not play. Next: vs.

Providence, Wednesday.

18. Arizona (11-2) did not play. Next: at California, Friday.

19. Saint Mary’s (10-1) did not play.

Next: at Loyola Marymount, Thursday.

20. Oregon (11-2) did not play. Next: vs. No. 2 UCLA, Wednesday.

21. Florida State (12-1) did not play.

Next: vs. Wake Forest, Wednesday.

22. South Carolina (9-2) did not play.

Next: vs. Lander, Tuesday.

23. Southern Cal (12-0) vs. Wyoming.

Next: at Oregon State, Wednesday.

24. Cincinnati (10-2) did not play.

Next: at Temple, Wednesday.

25. Notre Dame (10-2) did not play.

Next: vs. Saint Peter’s, Wednesday.

NCAA FOOTBALL GB — 8 8½ 8½ 10 GB — 4½ 5 14 14 GB — 2 3½ 4 7½

Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 23 6 .793 — Houston 22 9 .710 2 Memphis 20 12 .625 4½ New Orleans 11 21 .344 13½ Dallas 8 21 .276 15 Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 18 12 .600 — Utah 18 13 .581 ½ Portland 13 18 .419 5½ Denver 12 18 .400 6 Minnesota 9 20 .310 8½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB Golden State 27 4 .871 — L.A. Clippers 22 8 .733 4½ Sacramento 13 17 .433 13½ L.A. Lakers 11 22 .333 17 Phoenix 9 21 .300 17½ Friday’s Results Charlotte 103, Bulls 91 Orlando 109, L.A. Lakers 90 Cleveland 119, Brooklyn 99 Golden State 119, Detroit 113 Oklahoma City 117, Boston 112 Memphis 115, Houston 109 Milwaukee 123, Washington 96 New Orleans 91, Miami 87 Sacramento 109, Minnesota 105 Atlanta 109, Denver 108 Phoenix 123, Philadelphia 116 Toronto 104, Utah 98 San Antonio at Portland (n) Dallas at L.A. Clippers (n) Sunday’s Games Boston at New York, 11 a.m.

Golden State at Cleveland, 1:30 p.m.

Bulls at San Antonio, 4 p.m.

Minnesota at Oklahoma City, 7 p.m.

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

BOWL SCHEDULE FRIDAY Bahamas Bowl Nassau Old Dominion 24, Eastern Michigan 20 Armed Forces Bowl Fort Worth, Texas Louisiana Tech 48, Navy 45 Dollar General Bowl Mobile, Ala. Troy 28, Ohio 23 SATURDAY Hawaii Bowl Honolulu Middle Tennessee (8-4) vs. Hawaii (6-7), 7 p.m. (ESPN) MONDAY St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl Mississippi State (5-7) vs. Miami (Ohio) (6-6), 10 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl Detroit Boston College (6-6) vs. Maryland 6-6), 1:30 p.m. (ESPN2) Independence Bowl Shreveport, La. NC State (6-6) vs. Vanderbilt (6-6), 4 p.m. (ESPN2) TUESDAY Heart of Dallas Bowl Army (6-5) vs. North Texas (5-7), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Military Bowl Annapolis, Md. Wake Forest (6-6) vs. Temple (10-3), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl San Diego Minnesota (8-4) vs. Washington State (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl Phoenix Boise State (10-2) vs. Baylor (6-6), 9:15 p.m. (ESPN) WEDNESDAY Pinstripe Bowl Bronx, N.Y. Northwestern (6-6) vs. Pittsburgh (84), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl Orlando, Fla. Miami (8-4) vs. West Virginia (10-2), 5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Foster Farms Bowl Santa Clara, Calif.

Indiana (6-6) vs. Utah (8-4), 8:30 p.m.

(FOX) Texas Bowl Houston Kansas State (8-4) vs. Texas A&M (84), 9 p.m. (ESPN)

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SPORTS BRIEF

North W L T Pct PF PA Detroit 9 5 0 .643 301 285 Green Bay 8 6 0 .571 363 339 Minnesota 7 7 0 .500 264 259 Bears 3 11 0 .214 248 320 East W L T Pct PF PA x-Dallas 12 2 0 .857 366 258 N.Y. Giants 10 5 0 .667 291 274 Washington 7 6 1 .536 345 343 Philadelphia 6 9 0 .400 340 318 South W L T Pct PF PA Atlanta 9 5 0 .643 469 358 Tampa Bay 8 6 0 .571 313 322 New Orleans 6 8 0 .429 406 392 Carolina 6 8 0 .429 337 352 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Seattle 9 4 1 .679 298 235 Arizona 5 8 1 .393 340 325 Los Angeles 4 10 0 .286 197 328 San Francisco 1 13 0 .071 264 434 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division WEEK 16 Thursday’s Result Philadelphia 24, N.Y. Giants 19 Saturday’s Games Washington at Bears, noon N.Y. Jets at New England, noon San Diego at Cleveland, noon Miami at Buffalo, noon Tennessee at Jacksonville, noon Minnesota at Green Bay, noon Tampa Bay at New Orleans, noon Atlanta at Carolina, noon Indianapolis at Oakland, 3:05 p.m.

Arizona at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at Los Angeles, 3:25 p.m.

Cincinnati at Houston,7:25 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 3:30 p.m.

Denver at Kansas City, 7:30 p.m.

Monday’s Game Detroit at Dallas, 7:30 p.m.

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WASHINGTON Noon FOX AM-780, 105.9-FM

NATIONAL CONFERENCE

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Bears have shown knack for being pests

With one win in their past six games, it’s hard to make a case for the Bears being likely spoilers in what remains of the NFC’s playoff chase, especially when you consider the win is over the lowly San Francisco 49ers.

But the Bears (3-11) have proved in recent weeks they will show up, with each of their past three losses coming in the final seconds of games against playoff contenders Tennessee, Detroit and Green Bay. Up next is Washington, a club whose playoff hopes took a serious hit with an ugly loss at home Monday night to the Panthers but one that is still very much alive in the wild-card chase if it can win its last two games to finish at 9-6-1.

Washington will arrive for Saturday’s game in Chicago with a favorable matchup when you stack its offense against the Bears’ defense, but there is also a fairly clear path to the winner’s circle for the Bears if offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains is willing to follow it.

Washington will win if its franchised quarterback Kirk Cousins can take care of the football and the Bears’ uber-young secondary struggles with

828 yards and seven TDs, arguably the NFC’s top tight end in Jordan Reed, who has 61 catches and five TDs, and their leading receiver, Pierre Garcon, who has 71 catches and three TDs. The Bears have not had to deal with the NFL’s second-ranked passing game, that many weapons in any game this which is also third in the NFL in averseason. age gain per pass.

The good news for the Bears’ defense Cousins is the NFL’s fifth-rated pass- is it does get back leading tackler Jerrell er at 98.3, with the league’s third-best Freeman at linebacker this week, and average yards per pass of 8 to go with 23 Washington doesn’t run the ball well. touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Rookie Robert Kelley will get the Cousins’ one major flaw is when he start. He does have a 4.3 average and throws a pick, it tends to be more his six TDs on 137 carries, but over his past fault than the opponent’s great play, and five games he has run for only 171 yards his interceptions have come at the most and 3.2 per carry, and last week he was inopportune times. held to 8 yards on nine attempts by the However, the Bears have picked off Panthers. only seven passes all season, and only If the Bears are going to beat Washthree in the 12 games they’ve played ington on offense they have to be willing that haven’t been against the Lions. to commit to running the ball.

DeSean Jackson, who has caught 49 In the Bears’ three wins, Jordan passes for 857 yards and four TDs, is still Howard has rushing number of 23 carthe top home run threat for Washingries-111 yards, 26-153 and 32-117. In his ton, but before the Bears commit Tracy other eight starts – all losses – Howard Porter to locking him down, they have has averaged 14.5 carries and hasn’t had to decide what to do about Jamison more than 18.

Crowder, who actually has made more Washington is 22nd versus the run but 28th in average yards allowed per plays this year with 64 for catches for

BEARS INSIDER Hub Arkush

Bears vs. Washington: What to watch for HOW TO WATCH/LISTEN Noon kickoff on FOX (Dick Stockton, David Diehl, Kristina Pink) and WBBM Radio 780 AM & 105.9 FM (Jeff Joniak, Tom Thayer, Zach Zaidman) KEY MATCHUP TO WATCH Bears OTs Charles Leno and Bobby Massie vs. Washington OLBs Ryan Kerrigan and Trent Murphy: Even though Matt Barkley has been sacked only once in each of the past three games, the one from last week was glaring, when Julius Peppers beat Charles Leno off the edge for a strip-sack. Overall, the Bears’ tackles have been solid, and Massie has improved since the first month of the season.

They have a tough challenge Saturday against Washington’s edge rushers. Kerrigan has 11 sacks and 19 QB hits, while Murphy has eight sacks and 23 QB hits. The two also have combined for 24 tackles for loss.

“They do a really good job with their line twists, their pick stunts,” Bears offensive coordinator Dowell Loggains said this week. “[Kerrigan’s] a smart, instinctive player. He had a sack against us last year as well, maybe a couple. We’re gonna be very aware of where he’s at in the game, and he’s playing at a high level.”

Keep Barkley clean and the Bears can attack a Washington secondary that is not that imposing, aside from Josh Norman. Running the ball often also will keep Kerrigan and Murphy from pinning their ears back and simply rushing up

field at the snap.

X-FACTOR ILB Jerrell Freeman: Back in the lineup after a four-game suspension, Freeman immediately becomes an important part of the defense’s game plan to make Washington one-dimensional.

Sure, Kirk Cousins is second in the NFL in passing, but when Carolina shut down his run game last week, his passing was off in a bad home loss. Freeman was the Bears’ most consistent defender before his suspension, and he can use the final two games to make up for lost time by helping bottle up Washington running back Rob Kelley and putting Cousins in uncomfortable situations.

Freeman is still the Bears’ leading tackler by a wide margin, but he lacks a forced turnover this season. That would be quite the return if he could help take the ball away on Christmas Eve. STAT TO KEEP IN MIND Jordan Howard’s 5-yards-a-carry rushing average is third-best in a season in Bears history (minimum 200 carries) behind Hall of Famers Walter Payton and Gale Sayers, and Washington allows 4.52 yards a carry, fifth-worst in the NFL. FISHBAIN’S PICK Bears 20, Washington 18

– Kevin Fishbain kfishbain@profootballweekly.com

rush, and the best way to keep Washington’s potent passing game off the field is to run the ball and control the clock.

The Bears also have to deal with the fact that Washington rushes the passer better than all but eight other clubs in the league. Pro Bowler Ryan Kerrigan is one of the game’s best pass rushers, with 11 sacks, and Trent Murphy is a great complement, with eight sacks off the other end.

Josh Norman is the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, and although he hasn’t been one of the best this year, he is very good and almost certainly will try to take receiver Alshon Jeffery out of quarterback Matt Barkley’s arsenal.

The good news here is the rest of Washington’s secondary is soft, and they have only one more interception on the season than the Bears.

How Washington responds to Monday night’s clunker and the short week could dictate the outcome of this one.

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