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Still suckers for celebrity speeches When some of the world was chattering and/ or tweeting about what celebrities were wearing and the scolding Donald Trump was getting at the Golden Globes, I happily watched the Blackhawks win their third in a row as a local kid got an unconventional hat trick. We already knew what the Blackhawks were wearing – the magnificent sweaters that are the envy of all sports logos – and no one gives a good rip about politics for three 20-minute periods. Most of the players aren’t even American. Watch them, don’t watch them, but I’m out for awards show. It’s not for me to judge those who watch, but I get to control the remote on at least one TV in my household (if no one else is holding them all), and I’m not even surfing near them. It’s not because I don’t love movies or music; I actually do. The music awards shows aren’t quite as bad, just boring, but at least there’s music. Film awards shows are replete with insufferable speeches, mostly from people paid millions to read lines that someone else wrote. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate acting and that it’s a skill. I also appreciate paintings, sculptures, novels and many other skills in the arts, in athletics, even in science or medicine. Just this weekend I got to see one the greatest living guitar legends, Buddy Guy, play live and was in awe of this man’s performance at 80 years young. But at no time did I wonder

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK Kevin Lyons about Mr. Guy’s position on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Act nor was one offered between filthy guitar licks. For whatever reason, we expect speeches at awards shows, and the Golden Globes was no exception. I still haven’t seen Meryl Streep’s remarks. I think she is a brilliant actor, and if you ask me I’d assume that she, and roughly 97 percent of those in attendance, did not care for Donald Trump. That appears to be the case. Streep is entitled to her opinion, and my interest in it is pretty minimal, although way more people will be interested in her opinion than mine. That’s America. Donald Trump was interested enough to fire off a series of hostile tweets about Streep’s speech, because if anyone knows more about how celebrity’s words mean more than we in this country would care to admit, it’s our incoming celebrity president-elect.

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WASHINGTON – Expecting a baby? Congratulations! Better put plenty of money in your savings account. The Department of Agriculture says the estimated cost of raising a child from birth through age 17 is $233,610, or as much as almost $14,000 annually. That’s the average for a middle-income couple with

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ON THE COVER Cynthia Schumann, a former Chicago police officer, works in her new Huntley home. Schumann has created an online program to help train hotel staffs on signs of domestic violence and how to respond to situations that arise in their workplace.

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Cynthia Schumann works on setting up her home office since moving to Huntley last year from Chicago. Schumann was a Chicago police officer for 30 years and has created an online program to help train hotel staffs to recognize signs of domestic violence and how to respond to situations that arise in their workplace.

HOSPITALITY ‘EYES AND EARS’ Employee training course educates on signs of domestic violence By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com HUNTLEY – A couple arguing in the lobby, evidence of a fight in a room and an employee suffering from chronic absenteeism or tardiness all can be signs that hotel staffs should notice and respond to in helping prevent domestic violence, Cynthia Schumann said. Schumann, a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and a Huntley resident, created an online program designed to help train staffs in the hospitality industry on what to do if they see a potentially unsafe situation for guests or employees.

Through the course, called Responding to Domestic Violence in the Hospitality Industry, Schumann said she’s hoping to increase awareness and education about resources employers, employees and guests have when it comes to domestic violence. It also serves to remind employers to include domestic violence training as part of their anti-violent strategies in the workplace. “The impetus for us in developing this course was that acts of public violence are increasing nationwide, and for us to be prevention-driven, we need to have education and awareness,” Schumann said. “Including domestic violence in anti-violence strategies is really

kind of a no-brainer, but research shows that little to no training in the area of domestic violence is little to nonexistent.” Nearly 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men in the U.S. have been the victim of severe physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Schumann worked with domestic violence cases during her last 18 years with the Chicago police when she served as a community policing sergeant. She developed the program using knowledge from her experience policing, along with Aileen Robinson, the department’s interim domestic

violence operations coordinator. “I think what everybody takes away [from the course] is that they really did not realize the extent to which they’re at risk,” Robinson said. “And they did not, prior to the training, really feel like they had the tools, whether it was the language or the resources, to talk to somebody,” While some might think of domestic violence as only occurring in the home, work is a place where an abuser always can find someone, Robinson said. The course can be geared toward any industry, such as cosmetology,

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LOCAL NEWS LOCAL BRIEF 2 MCCD sites open after dark through March 12

The McHenry County Conservation District has two sites open late for hiking or cross-country skiing through March 12. Hiking or skiing is permitted until 9 p.m. daily on the solar-lit trails at Pleasant Valley, 13315 Pleasant Valley Road, Woodstock, and Hickory Grove Highlands, 500 Hickory Nut Grove Lane, Cary. The Pleasant Valley trail is a half-mile trail on the east side of the entrance drive that traverses relatively flat terrain, perfect for beginners or shorter outings. Park in the first parking area and sign in. The trail at Hickory Grove Highlands is a 1.25-mile looped trail that travels through a restored savanna, offering a longer scenic route with some hills and turns, suitable for intermediate skiers. Visitors should sign in at the trail head. For information, visit www. mccdistrict.org. – Northwest Herald

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Officials: Man’s death result of drunken Russian roulette By NATE LINHART

nlinhart@shawmedia.com WALWORTH, WIS. – At least one person has been formally charged in the death of the McHenry man who was fatally shot after a drunken game of Russian roulette, according to court documents. David Bauspies, 36, of McHenry, was found dead Jan. 2 after being shot in an apartment in East Troy, Wisconsin. The defendant, Robert Sterling, was formally charged Friday with first-degree reckless homicide and homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon. East Troy police responded to an apartment about 12:30 p.m. to the report of a gunshot victim, according to the court document filed Friday in Walworth County. Upon arrival, police discovered 31-year-old Sterling, of McHenry, kneeling over Bauspies’ body with a revolver on the floor nearby and blood splattered on the wall, according to court documents. Court records also state that there was blood on both Sterling’s hands and clothing. East Troy Deputy Police Chief Jeremy Swendrowski reported that he later inter-

viewed Tyler M. Odell, who lives in the apartment where the shooting occurred. Odell stated that Bauspies and Sterling had both been drinking beer, enough to get them “pretty drunk.” According to the court document, Odell stated that he took out a .44 Magnum revolver, removed six rounds from the gun and showed it to everyone. He then stated that he put a round in the gun and spun the cylinder as Sterling watched. According to a court document, Odell held the gun up to his own head, but did not pull the trigger. Odell then stated that he then handed the gun to Sterling, who spun the cylinder, held the gun to his own head and pulled the trigger, but it did not fire. According to the court document, Sterling then pointed the gun at Bauspies and pulled the trigger, which caused the gun to fire, killing Bauspies. Sterling admitted to drinking alcohol Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, and stated that he was at Odell’s apartment when they started to play Russian roulette, according to the court document. The defendant also admitted that he was holding the gun when Bauspies was fatally shot. According to the court document, Odell

stated that after the fatal shooting, Odell and another man, who was at Odell’s apartment during the incident but was not charged in the shooting, went over to a friend’s house before coming back to the area of his apartment when police found him. Sterling is being held on a $20,000 bond in Walworth County Jail, and Odell, who has not yet been formally charged, is being held on a $10,000 bond. As a teen in 1999, Sterling also was involved in robbing a Hostess store in McHenry with Shane Lamb, a notorious key witness in the 2002 disappearance and presumed murder of Johnsburg teenager Brian Carrick. In that incident, Sterling fired a gun and a bullet fragment hit a woman in the hip. Dave Bauspies, the victim’s father, said Sterling and his son were best friends and hung out all the time. “We were in total shock when we heard the news,” Bauspies said. “You just absolutely go numb and can’t believe that something like that could possibly happen.” A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help with the Bauspies family’s funeral costs.

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9th annual Royal Bunco Bash to raise funds for 3 McHenry County nonprofits By NATE LINHART

nlinhart@shawmedia.com CRYSTAL LAKE – Three McHenry County nonprofit organizations will host their ninth annual Royal Bunco Bash on Friday at the Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake. The event will be from 7:30 to 10 p.m., with check-in starting at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go to Adult & Child Therapy Services, Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association and CASA of McHenry County. “People should come out to it because it benefits three very important causes that support the community,” CASA

brought in more than $19,000. Tickets cost $35 a person, which will If you go include three games of Bunco, a cash bar, desserts and various raffles. n WHAT: Royal Bunco Bash In addition, there are golden tables n WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Friday available for a group of 12 for $55 a pern WHERE: Holiday Inn in Crystal Lake son, which include drink tickets, three n INFORMATION: www.royalbuncobash.com bottles of wine, special seating and a n COST: $35 a person, or $55 a person for swag bag. a golden table for a group of 12 Bunco is a simple dice game with no experience required. The evening will start with a practice round to help teach development manager Kari Siegmeier attendees who have not played. Prizes said. “And it gives members of the com- will be awarded to the winners and losers munity a chance to have fun while doing in each group. it.” For information and to register, visit Siegmeier said last year’s fundraiser www.royalbuncobash.com.

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Local lawmakers file last-ditch effort to freeze property taxes If not passed, bill dies at midnight Wednesday By KEVIN P. CRAVER

kcraver@shawmedia.com Two McHenry County lawmakers in the Illinois House are making a last-ditch effort in the final two days of lame-duck session to permanently freeze property taxes statewide and ensure that a last-minute income tax increase isn’t rammed through. The move comes as a compromise deal to end an 18-month state budget standoff – including a significant income tax increase – began working its way through the Senate. But the deal only will pave the way for consideration when the new General Assembly gets sworn in Wednesday – there is not enough time to get it through the House, and even if there was, a resolution putting most House members on record as opposing a lameduck income tax increase almost certainly would have made the deal dead on arrival. In one of his last acts as a state lawmaker, Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, amended an existing Senate bill to carry the legislation freezing property taxes. It seeks to set a tax cap of zero percent on all taxing bodies in the state, including home-rule units – the only way local governments could receive any increase is by voter referendum. Franks announced the bill Monday morning, sharing a news conference with several other lawmakers including Rep. David McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, who masterminded the resolution opposing a lame-duck tax hike. If the bill does not pass by midnight Wednesday, it dies with the swearing-in of the new General Assembly, where it could be refiled. But ensuring that there’s no chance of raising taxes during the last days of the session – the way that the unpopular 67 percent income tax increase was rammed through in 2011 with the help of lawmakers leaving office – was the main point of the conference. The Illinois Constitution gives lawmakers a window in early January to pass controversial legislation after the November election via simple majority

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Democratic-controlled General Assembly, will not entertain tax increases without the passage of some of his proposed reforms. Democratic leaders have opposed Rauner’s “Turnaround Agenda,” especially points that weaken collective bargaining and prevailing wage laws – they maintain that those items should be negotiated separately from the budget. Among the reforms Rauner is pushing for is a statewide freeze on property taxes, which the Franks bill seeks to address. It heads to the House floor for a vote after clearing committee Monday afternoon. Several studies place Illinois’ property tax burden at either the highest or the second highest in the nation – one of the studies places McHenry County’s burden at the 29th highest by county in the U.S. Property taxes for many homeowners and businesses have stayed the same or increased each year, despite the fact that property values plummeted with the bursting of the housing bubble. Any attempt to freeze property taxes would be fought hard by local government lobbying groups, which hold significant sway over state lawmakers, many of whom started in local government before being elected to Springfield. Franks’ final term as state lawmaker – voters elected him as the first popularly elected McHenry County Board chairman – ends Wednesday. He will be succeeded by Republican Steven Reick to represent the 63rd House District.

rather than a three-fifths supermajority. Franks referred to a lame-duck tax vote as a “zombie apocalypse” with the “walking dead” being lawmakers leaving office who would not have a problem voting to raise taxes. “They have nothing to lose and have nobody to be accountable to,” Franks said. The Senate Assignments Committee on Monday approved eight measures that include an increase in the income tax rate on individual taxpayers – which includes many small businesses – to 4.95 percent, up from 3.75 percent. Other bills would allow borrowing to pay off an $11 billion backlog of overdue bills, increase the minimum wage, expand legalized gambling, consolidate local governments, pay Chicago teachers’ portion of their pensions and enact changes to state employees’ pensions to save the state money. McSweeney called the idea of a tax hike an “absolute disaster” for Illinois taxpayers and businesses. His House Resolution 1494 passed by an 87-12 margin at the end of November, putting 54 Democrats and 33 Republicans on record as opposing raising taxes before the new General Assembly is seated. “I, 100 percent, 1,000 percent, oppose an income tax increase. And then, to add insult to injury, they’re talking about a beverage tax,” McSweeney said. With the exception of a six-month stopgap spending plan that expired Jan. 1, Illinois has limped since July 2015 without an annual budget. Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner, who vetoed • The Associated Press contributed the deficit budget approved by the to this report.

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threats and intimidation.” Hillier also said Linder “has made verbal threats and death threats to him since the date they were both arrested,” according to court documents. Sugden objected to the evidence being presented to a jury, arguing the evidence is more prejudicial than probative. Sugden also objected to there being no African-American jurors on the jury panel and asked potential jurors whether they socialized with or had African-American friends. Sugden previously filed a motion in 2015 asking that the case be moved out of McHenry County because there were too few African-Americans in the area to be tried by a jury of his peers. Prather also denied Sugden’s request last year to dismiss the charges against his client, arguing that McHenry County was not the proper place to try the case because not every element of the alleged crime occurred in the area. Linder faces 15 to 30 years in prison if convicted of the charge. Based on previous convictions, he could receive an extended term sentence of 30 to 60 years in prison.

The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Women’s Interactive Network Group High Tea luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Shah Center, 4100 W. Shamrock, McHenry. Julie Ford of Julz For Life will be presenting on “Creating Time and Energy – Foundational Habits for a Scattered World,” according to a news release from the chamber. Ford will help attendees learn how to prioritize so they can maximize their time and energy. Participants will learn basic truths about where time and energy may be leaking from their lives; how to own a calendar filled with no regrets, instead of regularly displaying their “Badge of Busy;” and create habits that use their energy on the most fulfilling aspects of their home and work lives, according to the news release. To register, call the McHenry chamber at 815-385-4300 or visit www. mchenrychamber.com. The deadline to register is 5 p.m. Monday. The cost is $25 for chamber members and $30 for nonmembers. – Northwest Herald

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WOODSTOCK – Attorneys on Monday selected four jurors in the trial for a Zion man who prosecutors allege provided a fatal dose of heroin to an Algonquin woman. Opening statements will begin Tuesday after the eight remaining jurors and two alternates are chosen. The trial is expected to last through the week, with McHenry County Judge Sharon Prather presiding. James F. Linder, 36, was charged in 2015 with drug-induced homicide after he allegedly sold heroin in Zion to Cody N. Hillier, who later ingested the drugs with Danielle Barzyk, 21, in Algonquin. After taking the drugs, Barzyk had trouble breathing, and Hillier contacted police and told them she was having an asthma attack. He later told police she had consumed about 10 hydrocodone pills, but by then it was too late. Barzyk was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, where she was pronounced dead. Hillier was charged after the incident

and pleaded guilty in May to unlawful possession and delivery of a controlled substance, both felonies. He was sentenced to two years of probation. Hillier is back in McHenry County Jail custody after violating the terms of his probation. He is expected to testify at the trial. Linder was previously offered 20 years in prison by the state’s attorney’s office in exchange for his guilty plea but declined the deal. Prosecutors are expected to present evidence of witness tampering and intimidation by Linder and fellow inmate James F. Cordelle Miller. In JanLinder uary 2015, Hillier identified Linder to police officers as the man who sold him heroin; however, in December 2016, he allegedly sent a mailed statement to Linder’s attorney, Hank Sugden, recanting his previous statements and identification, according to court documents. Prosecutors said that Hillier sent the letter because Linder and Miller “coerced him into writing the affidavit by

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What we are saying is to open your eyes and ears and be diligent about potential problems that could arise to keep your workplace safe, that employee safe and ultimately your entire place of employment because of the fact that these instances of public violence are increasing, and that it’s no longer isolated to the home.” Cynthia Schumann, Huntley resident

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but it focuses on hospitality because hotels are easily accessible to the public, making the threat of violence both internal and external, Schumann said. Managers, security and human resource personnel are recommended to take the course first, Schumann said, followed by other employees such as doormen and housekeepers. “All of these employees are eyes and ears and see things that other persons may not be privy to,” Schumann said. For example, if a doorman did notice a couple arguing in the lobby, he might tell security to keep an eye on the hall that couple is staying in, Schumann said. Or if a housekeeper is cleaning a room and notices broken furniture, he or she may bring that to the attention of a manager. While domestic violence is a touchy subject, it’s important to notice signs of employees who are suffering, too, Schumann said. If a manager knows how to handle these scenarios, the employee can be introduced to resources such as legal options that they can use to receive help, she said. “We’re not saying to become counselors and advisers and to intervene in family issues,” Schumann said. “What we are saying is to open your eyes and ears and be diligent about potential problems that could arise to keep your workplace safe, that employee safe and ultimately your entire place of employment because of the fact that these instances of public violence are increasing, and that it’s no longer isolated to the home.” Jennifer Chase, managing director of events with the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association, said Schumann and Robinson have been great resourc-

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A Chicago police officer for more than 30 years, Cynthia Schumann shows off her badges for patrol officer, detective and sergeant. Schumann, a Huntley resident, has created an online program to help train hotel staffs to recognize signs of domestic violence and how to respond to situations that arise in their workplace. es for the association’s hotel members. “As an industry, we are committed to ensuring hotel employers and operators have these necessary tools and resources to educate employees on guidelines and best practices to help avoid unsafe situations; protect themselves and guests from harassment,

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On June 15, Neal was arrested on disorderly conduct charges after allegedly threatening employees at the Inwood athletic facility. According to police reports, Neal approached employees at the desk to ask about getting a massage, then was seen going through lockers in the men’s locker room. When Neal was told he had to leave Inwood, he threatened to come Malik Steffon Neal back with a gun. Six days later, Neal was arrested for disorderly conduct again after he allegedly approached a woman in a workout area at the University of St. Francis and made unwanted sexual references, according to police reports.

McHENRY – McHenry-based Pioneer Center for Human Services has chosen interim Chief Executive Officer Sam Tenuto and Chief Financial Officer Frank Samuel as its co-CEOs. The agency, which provides services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, made the announcement Monday. Pioneer Center’s board of directors spent time evaluating the current operations and the direction of the agency before making the decision to appoint both Tenuto and Samuel, board of directors President Michael Moushey said in a statement. With two CEOs, the organization can continue to realize its mission while remaining fiscally conservative, Moushey said. “It became evident with both Sam’s and Frank’s respective skills and strengths that a co-leadership model would be the most desirable option to support Pioneer Center’s mission, objectives and future success,” Moushey said. Tenuto was hired as interim CEO in December 2015, according to the news

release, and he’s been with Pioneer Center since 2013. He has more than 20 years of experience in developing and operating social services programs. Tenuto has a master’s degree in public health management from Northern Illinois University. “I approach my leadership and work by placing the utmost importance on best serving our community and the Pioneer Center team,” Tenuto said in a statement. “I have chosen this field because the work is important, challenging and a joy as you see others succeed.” Samuel became Pioneer Center’s CFO in April. He has more than 25 years of accounting, finance and operations experience, the release said. He has an MBA in finance from Indiana University. “This ‘divide and conquer’ approach to leadership will allow Sam and I to use our strongest skill sets to lead the agency forward in the most efficient and effective manner,” Samuel said in a statement. “Our primary mission is to serve the clients and the community.” For information on the Pioneer Center, visit www.pioneercenter.org or call 815-344-1230.

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Village OKs $6M in incentives for Woodman’s market By HANNAH PROKOP

hprokop@shawmedia.com LAKEMOOR – The village of Lakemoor has approved an agreement that will provide Woodman’s Food Market up to $6 million in incentives over 15 years. The company has plans for a 240,000-square-foot grocery store, gas station, convenience store, car wash and lube center on a 74-acre site at Routes 120 and 12, with room for future big-box retailers. Village officials have contended the property has flooding issues that would take about $10 million to fix, and that no businesses will build on the land unless it’s developed. “It’s very important because Route 12 and 120 is going to be a major commercial hub,” Lakemoor Mayor Todd Weihofen said of the incentive agreement. “Unfortunately, we don’t have the improvements we need in order to bring business there.” According to the agreement, an incentive not to exceed $2 million would be paid to Woodman’s through sales tax revenue, and the village would reimburse Woodman’s up to $4 million for the cost of off-site work. Off-site work would include adding lanes and signals at the intersection and improving the stormwater and sewer systems, Weihofen said. Woodman’s will start receiving the payments the first year the business is in operation, according to the agreement. Half of the yearly sales tax generated by Woodman’s and the gas station will go toward the business. One-third of each payment will go toward developer incentives, and two-

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Born: August 26, 1955; in Elmhurst, IL Died: January 8, 2017; in Elgin, IL Cathy Ann Banker, 61, of Marengo passed away January 8, 2017 in Elgin. She was born August 26, 1955 in Elmhurst to Charles and Edna (Judd) Morgan. On June 1, 1974 she married Bill Banker at St. Mary’s Church in Elgin. Cathy cherished the time spent with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. To say she enjoyed cooking is an understatement. Cathy had a talent for cooking that was undeniable. She was also a very talented quilter. She worked for a time at Pieceful Gathering in Cary and was a member of a couple quilting groups including Quilted Hearts and Friendship Star. Cathy loved to spend time outdoors whether it was gardening or time spent at the cabin with her husband and family. She also gave to her community by volunteering at M.O.R.E. and was active in her church, Sacred Heart in Marengo. Cathy is survived by her husband, Bill; her daughters, Jennifer Banker Ahrens and Jessica (Roger) Engwall; her grandchildren, Hanna and Jack Ahrens, and William and Benjamin Engwall; and her siblings, Bill Morgan, Dave Morgan, Carol Lamb, Judy Yates, Linda Morgan, and Charles Morgan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings, Gary Morgan, Dennis Morgan, and Janet Morgan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00pm on Thursday, January 12 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy., Maren-

11 go. Visitation will continue from 9:30am until prayers are said at 10:00am on Friday, January 13 at the funeral home. There will be a procession when the funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org. Online condolences may be made at www. marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.

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the age of 62. Dan was president of the Pistakee Highlands Community Association, where he was instrumental in getting the roads paved Daniel C. Felix, age 77, of Pistakee Highlands, IL passed throughout the village. In addition, he cooraway on Thursday, January 5, dinated numerous picnics, the annual Parade on Wheels and the winter snow sculpture 2017 at Crystal Pines Health event. Dan was also a member of the Loyal Care Center in Crystal Lake Order of the Moose. after a valiant 8-year struggle Dan never passed up the opportunity to with Parkinson’s disease. attend a garage sale, haggling for the best Daniel was born on April 11, 1939 in deal possible for the perfect treasure to add Baraboo, WI, the oldest of five children to Carl (Charles) and Dorothy (Owens) Felix. On to his collection. Dan enjoyed refinishing old furniture and January 16, 1965 he married his soul mate attending the Kane County Flea Market to sell and the love of his life, Nancy M. Bartnicki at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Chicago, his antiques and other goods. Dan enjoyed going to gun shows and to car shows with his IL. Dan enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve beautiful 1923 Ford Model T. and was stationed at Camp LeJeune in Dan also enjoyed taking his grandsons, their Jacksonville, North Carolina. Upon his return, friends and other children to his second home Dan opened Felix Auto Sales on Western Avenue near Riverview Park. Eventually, Dan – the Volo Auto Museum. One of Dan’s most became employed as an over-the-road truck favorite treasures was his player piano, which driver with B.A. Railton Co. (which eventually he played at parties entertaining guests and became Sysco Foods) and spent his entire encouraging sing-alongs. Most of all, both career of 32 years there, retiring in 2001 at neighbors and neighborhood kids alike will reBorn: April 11, 1939; in Baraboo, WI Died: January 5, 2017; in Crystal Lake, IL

member him for his extreme generosity to all he met. Perhaps Dan’s greatest joy in life was his two grandsons - he took such pride in all of their accomplishments and loved spending time with them. Dan is survived by his wife of nearly 52, years, Nancy; his son, Paul (Kristine) of McHenry; his daughter, Denise of Richmond; his grandsons, Brody Patrick Felix and Colin James Felix both of McHenry; his sister, Patricia Hefty of Talbott, TN; his in-laws, Claudia (James) Sesso of the The Villages, FL, Doris Berry of Aberdeen, MD, and Edward (Kathy) Bartnicki of Zion, IL; as well as many nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Dorothy; his brother, Robert Felix and his wife Linda; his sister, Sandra Leeke and her husband Lawrence; and his in-laws, Edward and Wanda Bartnicki. Visitation will take place on Wednesday January 11, 2017 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry, IL. There will be a McHenry Defending Circle Service performed by the McHenry Moose Lodge #691 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Thursday January 12, 2017 from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The funeral will be officiated by the Reverend Dan Cox. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery in McHenry. Donations in Daniel’s name are requested to the Michael J. Fox Foundation Attention: Donation Processing P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014; 800-708-7644. • Continued on page A12

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Rodney D. Aavang: The celebration of life open house will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Aavang residence on Barber Lane in Greenwood. Cathy Ann Banker: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. The visitation will continue from 9:30 a.m. until the 10 a.m. prayer service Friday, Jan. 13, proceeding from the funeral home to the 10:30 a.m. Mass celebration at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo. Joseph W. Block: The visitation will be from noon until the 1 p.m. memorial service, Saturday, Jan. 14, at Toynton’s Walworth Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St., Walworth, Wisconsin. For information, call the funeral home at 262-275-2171. Violet L. Bogard: The visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, 1211 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock. Interment will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery. For information, call the funeral home at 815-338-1710.

Shirley Cohen: Chapel services will be at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will be in Shalom Memorial Park. For information, call the funeral home at 847-255-3520. Daniel C. Felix: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at Colonial Funeral Home and Crematory, 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry. The visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the noon funeral service Thursday, Jan. 12, at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery in McHenry. Patrick Victor Fox: The celebration of life will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Center for Independent Futures office, 1015 Davis St., Evanston. For information, call 847-328-2044. Dorothy Frances Gomoll: The Mass celebration will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 410 N. First St., Cary. For information, call the church at 847-516-2636. Paul H. Kruse: The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1601 N. Garfield Road, Harvard. The

visitation will continue from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the church. Burial will be in McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery in Woodstock. For information, call Schneider-Leucht-Merwin and 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. Otto Fredrich Machacek: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. funeral Mass Saturday, Jan. 14, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 410 1st St., Cary. Interment will be in Windridge Memorial Park in Cary. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411. Barbara Ann McGee: The celebration of her life will be Jan. 28 in Arvada, Colorado. Ethel Pearson: The visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Querhammer and Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra

Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The visitation will continue from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the funeral home. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be in Crystal Lake Memorial Park. Ruth L. Polanek: The visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at the Melcher Mortuary, 6625 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Velda Rose United Methodist Church, 5540 E. Main St., Mesa, Arizona. Ronald “Ron” Reed: The visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, at Davenport Family Funeral Home, 419 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at The Congregational Church of Algonquin, 109 Washington St., Algonquin. For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-3411. Larry J. Seaver: The luncheon to celebrate his life will be 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.

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Master distiller of Kentucky bourbon dies By BRUCE SCHREINER The Associated Press

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In this Sept. 20, 2006, photo, Heaven Hill’s master distiller Parker Beam holds a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye Whisky made at the Bardstown, Ky., distillery. Beam, who carried on his family’s historic bourbon-making tradition, died Monday after battling Lou Gehrig’s disease. • Continued from page A11

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Parker Beam, who carried on his family’s historic bourbon-making tradition as longtime master distiller for Kentucky-based Heaven Hill Distilleries, died Monday after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was 75. Beam’s career as a whiskey maker spanned more than a half century at Bardstown, Kentucky-based Heaven Hill, a family owned and operated distilled spirits company and maker of the popular Evan Williams brand. Beam was responsible for distilling and aging Evan Williams – the world’s No. 2-selling bourbon – and other Heaven Hill whiskeys. “He was a true industry giant long before the current bourbon renaissance,” said Max L. Shapira, president of Heaven Hill Brands. “Without question, he

Kruse Kaiser, and Andrew Kruse. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at St. Paul PAUL H. KRUSE Lutheran Church, 1601 N. Garfield Rd, in Harvard. Paul H. Kruse, 95, of Woodstock, passed The visitation will continue at the church away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Valley Hi on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from Nursing Home. 10:00am until the time of the funeral He was born on the farm in Addison to Edward and Ella (Fiene) Kruse. He married Carol service at 11:00am. Burial will be at McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery Hachmeister on January 19, 1946. in Woodstock. He farmed in Addison and was the fire chief. The family would like to thank the staff They moved to Woodstock December 13, of Pen Care and Valley Hi for the care and 1958. support they gave. He served as the church chairman, treaIn lieu of flowers, memorials can be made surer and elder. He also played darts for the to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Harvard. church. For more information, call Schneider Leucht He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Pork Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home at 815-338Producers, Extension Council and Livestock 1710, or visit our website at www.slmcfh. Association. com. He and Carol took many trips with the Livestock Association throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. He is survived by his loving wife of 70 BARBARA ANN MCGEE years, Carol Kruse; his children, Charles Born: January 15, 1944 (Karen) Kruse, John (Darlene) Kruse, Janet Died: January 4, 2017 Sherwin, and Phyllis (Jack) Fischer; his grandchildren, Kurt Kruse, Karla (Brent) Barbara Ann McGee (Wolf) grew up in Stewart, Kevin (Mary Jo) Kruse, Tim (SanMcHenry and was part of the McHenry dra) Kruse, Tiffy (Bill) Sevcik, Chris (Teresa) Community High School Class of 1962. She Kruse, Brian (Melisa) Sherwin, and Monica married James S. McGee in 1962, who pre(Matt) Green; his great-grandchildren, ceded her in death. She lived for many years Marissa and Nicholas Hauri, Bret and Juliana in Morrison, Colorado, which is where she Kruse, Emily and Jonathan Kruse, Katie and passed away. William Sevick, Vivian Sherwin, Dylan Love, She is survived by her three children, Karen Andrew and Micah Kruse, and Max Green; Brady, Kevin McGee, and Korey McGee; and and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Aaron, her two grandchildren, Aidan and Sinead. Seth and Alex Stewart. A Celebration of Life will be held on January He was preceded in death by his parents; 28, 2017 in Arvada, Colorado. his infant daughter, Linda Ann Kruse; two Information about the celebration and a brothers, Clarence Kruse, and Lewis Kruse; a place to share memories online can be found sister in law, Jean Kruse; a son in law, Gary at http://memorialwebsites.legacy.com/ barbaramcgee/homepage.aspx. Sherwin; and two great-grandsons, Alec

was committed to our industry and possessed a real passion for the craft of distilling.” Beam’s pedigree as a bourbon maker was impeccable. As a grandnephew of Jim Beam, Parker Beam was born into a family that traces its whiskey-making roots in Kentucky to 1795, when Jacob Beam set up his first still. Park Beam, Parker’s grandfather and namesake, was Jim Beam’s brother. “If you were a Beam, you sort of were destined to follow in the footsteps of either your father, grandfathers, cousins or uncles,” Parker Beam said in a 2007 interview with The Associated Press. Another industry patriarch, Bill Samuels Jr., on Monday called his longtime friend “one of the good guys.” For some people, living up to a legendary family name can be a burden, but not so for Parker, Samuels said. “In his case, he lived up to and exceeded the burden of having the most famous name in bourbon,” said Samuels,

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who retired after a long career as the top executive at Maker’s Mark. During his years-long battle with the disorder, Parker Beam raised funds in hopes of helping find a cure. Parker Beam was among a small fraternity of master distillers who oversaw production at various Kentucky distilleries during bourbon’s revival. According to a 2014 report by the University of Louisville’s Urban Studies Institute, distilling contributes $3 billion in gross state product to Kentucky’s economy every year, up from $1.8 billion two years ago. Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey exports shot past $1 billion for the first time in 2013, according to the Distilled Spirits Council. By 2015, combined U.S. revenues for bourbon, Tennessee whiskey and rye whiskey rose 7.8 percent to $2.9 billion, while bourbon and Tennessee whiskey exports topped $1 billion for the third straight year, the group said.

(Charles) Eaton of San Rafael, CA and brother, Jon (Nancy) Reed of Salem, OR, nieces and nephew: Julie, Susan, Scott, Amy and Holly, and cousins: Dolores Reynolds, Janelle Haack and Suzanne Huang. Ronald “Ron” Reed, of Crystal Lake. Ron He was preceded in death by his parents. was born August 9, 1935 in Ashton, IL to RobMemorial visitation will be at Davenport ert and Ruth Reed. He passed away January 5, Funeral Home, 419 East Terra Cotta Ave (Rte 2017 in Woodstock. 176) Crystal Lake, IL on Thursday, January Ron was born and raised in Ashton, IL, 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. a rural community west of Rockford. He A celebration of life memorial service will remained closely connected to the town and be held on Friday, January 13th at 1:00 p.m. community throughout his entire life. After at The Congregational Church of Algonquin, graduating from Monmouth College in 1957, 109 Washington Street Algonquin, IL. (1 block he came to Crystal Lake where he began South of Highway 62 and 1 block East of Main his career as a teacher in School District 47. Street.) He later completed his master’s degree at In lieu of flowers memorial donations may Northern Illinois University and then served be made to: The Congregational Church of Alas a speech/language pathologist for the remainder of his educational career in District gonquin 109 Washington Street Algonquin, IL 60102 or IRSA (International Rett Syndrome 47. Ron was one of the early presidents of Association) at www.rettsyndrome.org or the teachers’ association, CLETA. Following 4600 Devitt Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45246. retirement, he was active in the McHenry Please visit www.davenportfamily.com County Retired Teachers’ Association. to send condolences. Call 815-459-3411 for Ron was a faithful church member throughinformation. out his lifetime. He attended The First United Methodist Church in Crystal Lake, Christ Church in Algonquin and The Congregational Church in Algonquin. He was active in church choirs, Sunday School and Men’s Fellowship Groups. Ron was a longtime resident of Crystal Lake until, due to chronic health issues, he moved to Florence Nursing Home in Marengo. He lived there for almost 8 years participating LARRY JOE SEAVER in numerous activities, befriending many residents and enjoying special visitors. Ron Larry Joe Seaver, 73, of Belvidere, IL passed and his wife Bobbie celebrated their 50th away December 12, 2016. anniversary last June at Florence with friends A luncheon to celebrate his life will be held and family members. at the Moose Lodge in Harvard, Illinois on Ron is survived by his wife, Roberta January 14th 2017 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. “Bobbie” Reed of Crystal Lake, IL; daughter, For more information, call Saunders & Emily Reed of Fox Lake, IL; sister, Barbara McFarlin Funeral Home at 815-943-5400. Born: August 9, 1935; in Ashton, IL Died: January 5, 2017; in Woodstock, IL

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THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND McHENRY COUNTY

TUESDAYS WITH MOVIES

WHEN: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 10 WHERE: Crystal Lake Public Library, 126 W. Paddock St., Crystal Lake COST & INFO: Featuring a screening of “Hell or High Water,” rated R. A divorced father and his ex-con older brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family’s ranch in West Texas. Bring a dinner. Free. Information: 815459-1687 or www.clpl.org.

THE McCARTNEY YEARS WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. Jan. 10 WHERE: Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles COST & INFO: The McCartney Years performs the music of Paul McCartney, spanning two decades from The Beatles to Wings. The all-ages concert will include hits such as “Hey Jude,” “Jet,” “Let It Be,” “Band on the Run,” “The Long and Winding Road,” “Live And Let Die” and more, all performed to their original arrangements. Tickets: $19.26, $30. Information and tickets: www. arcadalive.com or 630-9627000.

BOARD MEMBERS – The McHenry Senior Citizens Club installed its 2017 board members. Pictured (back row, from left) are LeVerne Mazac, Kay Fabian, Carole Curran, Char Goodman, Judy Krencis, Elaine Breidenbach, Harriet VanKanegan, Pat Martin and Berniece Tobiaski; and (front row) Rose Marie Gnivecki, Carol Walthers, Linda Schmidt and Sue Janzen.

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Police technologies topic of program

Richmond

The McHenry Police Department will present “Coffee with the Chief” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at the McHenry Public Library, 809 Front St. Police Chief John Jones will briefly discuss the state of the department and what is happening in the community. Afterward, there will be a presentation on police technologies. Admission is free. For information, visit www.mchenrylibrary.org or call 815-385-0036.

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Free holiday lights recycling available Free holiday lights recycling is available throughout McHenry County, according to a news release from the McHenry County Department of Health. Residents may drop off holiday light strands, rope lights, LED lights and extension cords. Garlands, wreaths or other non-recyclable material will not be accepted. Locations include: Village of Algonquin Public Works, 110 Meyer Drive, Algonquin; Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin; Village of Cary Public Works Building, 454 Cary Woods Circle, Cary; City of Crystal Lake Public Works, 100 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake; Village of Lakewood Public Works, 6570 Haligus Road, Lakewood; City of McHenry Public Works, 1415 Industrial Drive, McHenry; Wonder Lake Chamber of Commerce, 7602 Hancock Drive, Wonder Lake; Village Market West, 3410 Thompson Road, Wonder Lake (outside next to ice machine); and City of Woodstock, 121 W. Calhoun St., Woodstock.

MERRY CHRISTMAS – Richmond Grade School Principal Paul Augustyn (from left) accepts a Christmas wreath from Richmond Garden Club members Naomi Peterson, Nora Bowgren and Margot Foley.

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STATE

Senate budget plan to end deadlock stalls By JOHN O’CONNOR The Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate’s plan to end the nation’s longest state budget deadlock fizzled Monday after Republicans declared they wanted more time to ensure Gov. Bruce Rauner’s demands are met before approving a tax increase. The Senate’s planned action would have been symbolic. Democratic President John Cullerton and Christine Radogno, the Republican leader, knew there wouldn’t be time in the Legislature’s last two scheduled work days to push the package through the House and get it to Rauner. But Cullerton and Radogno were hoping to distinguish the Senate from what has become a nasty battle of wills between Republican Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, the resolute Chicago Democrat who has run the House for most of the last three decades. Rauner insists that lawmakers pass some of his reforms aimed at helping business and reducing the influence of labor unions. Madigan says Rauner’s demands have nothing to do with the budget. “We’re two years in and we don’t have a budget,” Cullerton said. “It’s embarrassing for the state and there’s been real damage that has happened to

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Legislation would require schools to test for lead

CHICAGO – Illinois elementary schools and day care centers would have to test drinking water sources for lead and notify parents of the results under legislation proposed Monday. Schools and care facilities would be responsible for the cost of the one-time testing, which environmental experts estimate could run from $500 to $5,000 per facility. The plan, unveiled as lawmakers gathered for the final days of the current legislative session, would apply to all public and private schools with students up to grade 5 and facilities built before 2000. The proposal follows the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint, Michigan, which shed light on the dangers of lead contamination.

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Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (left), R-Lemont, talks Monday with Illinois Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, at the state Capitol in Springfield. people and we want to avoid that.” Cullerton pledged to present the plan to the new General Assembly. Radogno said the goal is to move quickly, to get Senate approval before month’s end. The legislation would have increased the personal income tax rate to 4.95 percent from 3.75 percent to narrow a multibillion-dollar annual deficit and $11 billion in unpaid state bills. But

it would also have included a streamlining of purchasing, local government consolidation, reform of the tax code and limits to lawmakers’ terms. Those ideas could meet Rauner’s desire to make business and political climate changes to boost business and taxpayer confidence in the state. But Republicans were just seeing the plan Monday and didn’t want to rush,

Children are most at risk to the effects of elevated lead levels, which can cause developmental delays.

The Chicago Transit Authority said the effort is the largest capital project in the transit agency’s history. The funding will help rebuild the Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr stations and roughly a mile of adjacent tracks and track structure. It will also construct a Red-Purple bypass to improve service while reducing delays and overcrowding.

Obama gives Chicago $1B for transit as he leaves office

CHICAGO – Chicago is to receive more than $1 billion from President Barack Obama’s administration to help modernize the city’s Red and Purple lines as part of a public transit construction project to create an estimated 6,000 jobs. The funding was finalized Monday, a day before Obama is scheduled to give his farewell address in his hometown. Officials from Chicago and Illinois took the opportunity to thank Obama for not forgetting his roots during his time as president. “Tomorrow, the president is going to come here to thank Chicago,” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said during a Monday morning news conference announcing the funding agreement. “Today I want to make sure that we thank him. Time and again the Obama administration has not forgotten where he came from.”

BBB warns about Obama speech ticket scams

CHICAGO – The Better Business Bureau is warning against buying tickets to President Barack Obama’s farewell speech in Chicago on online marketplaces. Tickets were handed out for free on Saturday morning in Chicago, prompting thousands of people to wait for hours in single-digit temperatures. Obama’s speech is scheduled for Tuesday night at McCormick Place. The Chicago Tribune reported that by Sunday auctions were posted on websites such as eBay and Craigslist asking for as much as $5,000 apiece for the tickets.

Radogno said. The current Legislature ends its session Tuesday and a new one is seated Wednesday, so there would be no time to move the proposal to the House. The state has limped along since the middle of 2015 without an annual spending plan. State government has functioned largely because of court-ordered spending on social services and periodic appropriations by lawmakers. But more than 1 million people have been cut from services such as mental health treatment, elderly care, domestic violence assistance and cancer screenings, as well as financial aid for college, and the state’s financial ratings have dropped. With a temporary, six-month budget having expired Jan. 1, the House approved a measure providing what sponsor Rep. Greg Harris called a “lifeline” for education and social services. The Chicago Democrat’s plan would take money coming in from income tax revenue and provide $258 million for social services and $400 million for higher education, including $191 million for the popular, income-based Monetary Award Program for college tuition. Rauner’s office said the governor opposes that plan unless it is accompanied by other things he wants, such as a property tax freeze.

It’s unclear whether those tickets are legitimate or can legally be sold. Steve Bernas, president of the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois, warned against buying the tickets, saying “there’s no way to verify these tickets.”

UnitedHealth buying Surgical Care for $2.3B

NEW YORK – UnitedHealth Group is buying surgical center operator Surgical Care Affiliates for about $2.3 billion in a cash-and-stock deal that will add to its outpatient holdings. The Minnetonka, Minnesota-based health insurer will add Deerfield, Illinois-based Surgical Care to its Optum health services unit, which has 20,000 affiliated physicians and hundreds of facilities. Surgical Care operates 205 surgical facilities and partners with about 3,000 physicians. The acquisition will be funded with between 51 percent and 80 percent of UnitedHealth stock. The remainder will be in cash.

– Wire reports

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NATION & WORLD BRIEFS U.S. Navy ship fired warning mother, father, sister or brother. They shed tears and their voices shots at Iranian boats

WASHINGTON – A U.S. Navy de- shook, but none of them said stroyer fired three warning shots whether Dylann Roof should face the death penalty or life in prison at armed Iranian patrol boats as for gunning down the church they sped toward the American members during a Bible study at warship at the entrance to the PerEmanuel AME. That will be left sian Gulf, marring a recent period up to the jury, which will begin of relatively quiet interactions its deliberations Tuesday after between U.S. and Iranian forces, hearing a closing argument from the Pentagon said Monday. prosecutors and perhaps Roof. He Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a Pentagon has represented himself during spokesman, said a group of four sentencing, but has not put up any fast-attack boats of the Iranian fight for his life. He didn’t call any Revolutionary Guard Corps navy witnesses, present any evidence had ignored multiple attempts by the crew of the USS Mahan to and so far has not asked for mercy. The jury’s decision must be warn them away. unanimous. If they are unable to The Mahan used an audible siren, agree, a life sentence is imposed. flashing lights and a ship’s whistle to warn the Iranians, and managed to establish radio communication. Manhunt underway for suspect in killing of Fla. cop The initial warnings were not ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando heeded, prompting the decision police sergeant was shot and to fire three warning shots with killed Monday after approaching a .50-caliber machine gun, Davis a suspect wanted for questioning said. in the murder of his pregnant The Iranian boats then turned ex-girlfriend. away. The incident happened A second law enforcement Sunday inside the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the officer was killed in a motorcycle crash while responding to a masentrance to the Gulf. sive manhunt for the suspect. More than a dozen schools were Wounds reopen as Dylann placed in lockdown during the Roof’s sentencing nears manhunt, and authorities were CHARLESTON, S.C. – In a offering a $60,000 reward for courtroom a mile from the scene of the Charleston church slayings, information leading to the arrest of Markeith Loyd, the 41-year-old wounds reopened as nearly two dozen friends and relatives of the suspect wanted in the killing of nine victims shared memories and Master Sgt. Debra Clayton. – Wire reports opined about a future without a

Fla. shooting suspect gets public defender in court By CURT ANDERSON The Associated Press

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Iraq war veteran held in the fatal shooting of five people inside Fort Lauderdale’s airport was appointed a federal public defender on Monday after telling a judge that he has no job and only $5 or $10 in the bank. Esteban Santiago, 26, spoke clearly during a brief hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Alicia Valle, who ordered him held until his next hearings. Shackled in a red jumpsuit in the heavily guarded federal courtroom, Santiago answered mostly yes or no to questions, and told the judge he understands the charges, which include committing violence against people at an international airport resulting in death, and two firearms offenses. She told him the death penalty could apply. “We are telling you the maximum penalty allowed by law so that you understand the seriousness of the charges,” the judge said. He said he had been in the Army, where he made about $15,000 a year. He mentioned expenses including $560 in monthly rent, plus phone and other utility bills. He said he owns no property and doesn’t have a vehicle. He said he had worked for a security company, Signal 88, in Anchorage, Alaska, until November, making $2,100 a month, but currently only had $5 to $10 in the bank. Given his finances, the judge decided he’s eligible for government lawyers at taxpayer expense. Valle set a detention hearing for Jan. 17, followed by an arraignment for entering a plea for Jan. 23. More than a dozen officers kept watch outside the courthouse, carrying rifles and wearing bulletproof vests. There were also mounted police and K-9 units.

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Esteban Santiago is taken from the Broward County main jail as he is transferred Monday to the federal courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Santiago is accused of fatally shooting several people at a crowded Florida airport baggage claim and faces airport violence and firearms charges that could mean the death penalty if he’s convicted. The charges don’t specifically use the word murder, but the effects of one of the gun charges and the airport charge are the same because they cover actions that result in a person’s death and can result in capital punishment, former federal prosecutor David S. Weinstein said. “Under federal law, there are many statutes that cover the killing of another human being and unlike state statutes, they are not specifically titled murder. But the elements of the crime and the definition of murder are the same,” he said. State authorities could file first-degree murder charges against Santiago, but that’s unnecessary for now, Weinstein added, because there is no statute of limitations on murder. If something were to go wrong in federal court, the state could then proceed against him, he said. No links to international terrorism have been found, the FBI has said. But if they surface, federal prosecutors could obtain an updated grand jury indictment to add terror-related charges, Weinstein added. “Their focus right now will be on the existing three charges and the continuing

investigation,” he said. Santiago has been in custody since Friday’s shooting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The FBI said Santiago flew on a one-way ticket aboard a Delta flight from Anchorage to Fort Lauderdale. The 11½-hour flight has a 2½-hour layover in Minneapolis, one of the longest itineraries within the U.S. He checked a single piece of luggage: a gun box for his Walther 9 mm semi-automatic pistol and two magazines of ammunition, according to an FBI affidavit. Agents say he retrieved the box in baggage claim and loaded his weapon in a bathroom stall before opening fire on fellow passengers, killing five and wounding six others. In November, Santiago walked into an FBI field office in Alaska with a handgun and his infant child, saying the U.S. government was controlling his mind and forcing him to watch Islamic State group videos, authorities said. Officers seized the weapon and local officers took him to get a mental health evaluation. His girlfriend picked up the child. On Dec. 8, the gun was returned to Santiago.

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Poll: Obama won nation’s approval, didn’t unite it By JOSH LEDERMAN and EMILY SWANSON The Associated Press

WASHINGTON – More Americans feel Barack Obama’s presidency divided the country than feel it brought people together, a new poll shows. Yet he leaves office held in high esteem by a solid majority. Eight years after Obama’s historic election, just 27 percent see the U.S. as more united as a result of his presidency, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted after the 2016 election. Far more – 44 percent – say it’s more divided. Those figures underscore one of the key contradictions of Obama’s presidency. By and large, Americans like him. Yet, aside from the big “Obamacare” health care overhaul, he has been unable to translate that approval into congressional majorities to fulfill many of his goals. “It’s one of the few regrets of my presidency – that the rancor and suspicion between the parties has gotten worse instead of better,” Obama said last January in his final State of the Union address. Still, 57 percent say they view Obama favorably, putting him way ahead of his predecessor, George W. Bush, and on par with Bill Clinton at the end of their two terms. Clinton had the same 57 percent but Bush just 40, according to

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President Barack Obama signs the health care bill March 23, 2010, in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Gallup polling at the time. Bush’s father fared better, with 62 percent viewing him favorably at the end of his time in office, despite his failure to win a second term. Just over half say Obama’s presidency has been great or good. Thirty-seven percent view him unfavorably. Did he keep his promises? He did not, in the minds of 2 of 3 Americans, though 44 percent say he tried. There’s frustration even among many longtime Obama supporters about the lack of movement on major priorities such as overhauling the nation’s immigration laws, enacting gun control measures and shutting the pris-

on in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. “He acted very presidential, but he just couldn’t get things done,” said Dale Plath, a retired sales manager from Mason City, Iowa. He said he voted for Obama the first time, voted against him the second, and this year, Plath said: “I voted for change, frankly” – in the form of Donald Trump. “Yes, I understand the Republicans were against Obama,” Plath said. “But there have been other presidents in the same situation, and they were able to pull through.” Obama leaves office more popular than he was just a few years ago. In December 2014, the month after Democrats

lost control of the Senate, just 41 percent said they viewed him favorably in an AP-GfK poll. His complicated legacy comes into sharper focus when it comes to race. Nearly 8 in 10 African-Americans view the nation’s first black president favorably, but far fewer see his presidency as having yielded the type of profound changes for black Americans that many had hoped. Just 43 percent of African-Americans say Obama made things better for black people, while roughly half say they see no difference. Six percent say Obama has made things worse. For Ronald Thornton, a 62-yearold African-American from Chicago, change has come only around the margins. Thornton said he views Obama very favorably, but he added that even Obama’s biggest achievement – the Affordable Care Act, or “Obamacare” – had come with downsides for people like him. “The first year that it went into effect, I didn’t have insurance,” said Thornton, who later purchased care through the Obamacare marketplaces. “I was penalized for it that year, and I really don’t have money to pay for that penalty.” By and large, Americans’ views of Obama break along partisan lines. Nearly 9 in 10 Democrats and people who lean Democratic view him favorably, while 3 in 4 Republicans and GOP-leaning Americans have a negative view.

Trump unfiltered: Tweets reveal his interests, insecurities By LISA LERER

The Associated Press WASHINGTON – His message came at the start of one of the busiest weeks of Donald Trump’s transition to the White House. It’s a week when he and his team are preparing eight Cabinet picks for confirmation hearings, finalizing appointments and gearing up for his first news conference as president-elect. But at 6:29 a.m. Monday, Trump was focused on what seemed like a less presidential problem: a five-minute Golden Globes speech in which actress Meryl Streep had suggested he was a “bully.” “One of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood,” Trump tweeted out to his 19.2 million followers. For better or worse, the president-elect’s social media feed is offering a daily glimpse into the interests, insecurities and insults that weigh on the next leader of the free world. Many presidents have privately bristled at the attacks, criticism and mockery the office can bring. They’ve fumed behind the walls of the Oval Office and

complained about slights to their aides and wives. But Trump’s use of Twitter is giving Americans and the world something they’ve never seen before. “This is unprecedented access to the president. The presidency usually has a firewall,” said Timothy Naftali, a professor of history and public service at New York University. “By using Twitter, Mr. Trump has decided to remove the filter that has served so many of his predecessors so well.” From his gleaming Manhattan skyscraper, Trump fires off messages starting at dawn. In the past week, he’s slammed the “dishonest” media, insulted Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as his party’s “head clown,” praised 16-year-old Inauguration singer Jackie Evancho and ripped Arnold Schwarzenegger for low ratings on “The Celebrity Apprentice.” The tweets, which frequently feature commentary about specific media reports, give a sense of what Trump is reading and watching. They ricochet across the globe and news networks. The Streep tweet

alone was reposted more than 27 million times, prompting dozens of news reports and hours of TV commentary. Even his spelling errors have prompted news coverage: Last month, he was mocked for using the word “unpresidented” instead of “unprecedented.” Unfettered, stream-of-consciousness commentary is not new for Trump, who began harnessing the social media network to further his brand long before running for president. But, as president, his missives will now carry global ramifications. Last week, Xinhua, the Chinese state run news agency, published a commentary begging Trump to stop commenting online, saying that foreign policy “isn’t child’s play.” The piece came after Trump repeatedly jabbed Beijing on Twitter. “Indulging in ‘Twitter diplomacy’ is undesirable,” said the headline. Trump is hardly the first president to take umbrage with what he views as unfair attacks. Behind closed doors, Richard Nixon was notoriously vengeful, Lyndon Johnson often

thin-skinned and Dwight Eisenhower prone to rage, Naftali said. But past presidents went to great lengths to keep their personal emotions private, carefully channeling communications through staff. “The White House staff has been designed to soften the hard edges of the boss,” says Naftali. “You’re representing the United States. Do you want the United States to look angry?” President Barack Obama’s presidential Twitter account was carefully launched in May 2015, with a press release, official photo and benign online jokes with former President Bill Clinton. Messages are edited by aides and strategically timed. Trump has taken the opposite approach. His messages blindside his staff, who admit they wake up and check Twitter to see what’s been occupying their boss overnight. “I do look there first, because that’s what’s going to drive the news,” incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer said last week at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics.

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and JULIE PACE The Associated Press

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Dems to challenge Sessions on immigration, civil rights By MARY CLARE JALONICK

have a hard time supporting Sessions, saying “he has been more anti-immigration than just about any other sinWASHINGTON – Senate Demo- gle member of Congress.” crats will challenge President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney Civil rights general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, when he This will be the second time Sesappears before the Senate Judiciary sions has testified before the Senate Committee over his hard-line stand Judiciary Committee, of which he is on immigration, past record on civil currently a member. Three decades rights and whether he supports com- ago, the panel rejected his nomination munity policing. for a federal judgeship amid accusaThe Alabama lawmaker is known tions that he had called a black attoras one of the most staunchly conser- ney “boy” – which he denied – and the vative members of the Senate, and NAACP and ACLU “un-American.” has already drawn opposition from at Democrats and civil liberties advoleast one Democrat, Ohio Sen. Sherrod cates have seized on his voting record Brown. and his appearances before groups that Democrats don’t have the power espouse harsh views on Muslims and to block Sessions’ nomination since immigrants. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., Republicans control the Senate and said after his meeting with Sessions only need a simple majority to confirm that “there are certainly elements in the four-term senator. However, they his background that raise questions.” can use the two days of confirmation hearings beginning Tuesday to cast Justice Department independence Sessions as out of the mainstream on Some Democrats say they are conissues critical to the party’s core vot- cerned that because Sessions was ers – Hispanics, African-Americans one of Trump’s earliest supporters, and women – ahead of the 2018 election he could have a hard time separating cycle. himself from the administration. The A look at some issues that are ex- attorney general is traditionally obpected to come up at the Sessions hear- ligated to be independent of politics ing: when making legal decisions. “It will come down to his indepenImmigration dence, which is an essential, absolute Sessions has been a leading advo- prerequisite for an attorney general,” cate not only for a cracking down on il- said Connecticut Sen. Richard Blulegal immigration, but also for slowing menthal, a Democrat on the Judiciary all legal immigration, increasing mass panel. Blumenthal said Sessions “has deportations and giving more scrutiny to be able to stand up to the president to those entering the U.S. He vehement- and say no.” ly opposed the bipartisan immigration bill that the Senate passed in 2013 that Women’s rights included a pathway to citizenship for Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, anthe estimated 11 million immigrants other Democrat on the Judiciary panliving in the U.S. illegally. el, voted against Sessions’ 1986 nomThe bill died in the House. ination. He noted in a Boston Globe Senate Democratic leader Chuck editorial on Monday that as a senator, Schumer, who worked with Republi- Sessions has opposed legislation that cans to craft the immigration legisla- would curb domestic violence and sextion, indicated last week that he would ual assault. The Associated Press

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Jared Kushner, son-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, walks Nov. 14 from Trump Tower, in New York. volved in the campaign’s digital efforts and was usually at Trump’s side during the election’s closing weeks. He has continued to be a commanding presence during the transition, working alongside incoming White House chief of staff Reince Priebus and senior adviser Steve Bannon. He’s played a key role in coordinating Trump’s contacts with foreign leaders and has been talking with foreign government officials himself, according to a person with knowledge of the conversations. Last week, Kushner and Bannon – the controversial conservative media executive – met with British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson. Kushner and Bannon have also worked closely on issues related to Israel, including discussions over moving the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem, which could inflame tensions in the Middle East, and on the Trump administration’s response to a United Nations Security Council measure condemning Israeli settlements. Kushner is also weighing in on domestic policy. He joined other Trump advisers Monday night for a meeting with House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., on tax reform. He championed the pick of his friend Gary Cohn, the president of Goldman Sachs, for a top White House economic post, and Cohn’s influence within Trump’s team is said to be growing. He’s been a conduit between Trump’s team and the private sector, a role transition officials said would continue in the White House.

• Tuesday, January 10, 2017

NEW YORK – President-elect Donald Trump appointed his influential son-in-law Jared Kushner as a White House senior adviser Monday, putting the young real estate executive in position to exert broad sway over both domestic and foreign policy, particularly Middle East issues and trade negotiations. Trump has come to rely heavily on Kushner, who is married to the president-elect’s daughter Ivanka. Since the election, the political novice has been one of the transition team’s main liaisons to foreign governments, communicating with Israeli officials and meeting Sunday with Britain’s foreign minister. He’s also huddled with congressional leaders and helped interview Cabinet candidates. Ivanka Trump, who also played a significant role advising her father during the presidential campaign, will not be taking a formal White House position. Transition officials said the mother of three young children wanted to focus on moving her family from New York to Washington. Kushner’s own eligibility for the White House could be challenged, given a 1967 law meant to bar government officials from hiring relatives. Kushner lawyer Jamie Gorelick argued Monday that the law does not apply to the West Wing. She cited a later congressional measure to allow the president “unfettered” and “sweeping” authority in hiring staff. In a statement, Trump said Kushner will be an “invaluable member of my team as I set and execute an ambitious agenda.” Kushner will resign as CEO of his family’s real estate company and as publisher of the New York Observer. He will also divest “substantial assets,” Gorelick said. The lawyer said Kushner would not be taking a salary. Ivanka Trump will also be leaving her executive roles at the Trump Organization – her father’s real estate company – and her own fashion brands. Kushner, who turns 36 on Tuesday, emerged as one of Trump’s most powerful campaign advisers during his father-in-law’s often unorthodox presidential bid – a calming presence in an otherwise chaotic campaign. Soft-spoken and press-shy, he was deeply in-

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Trump’s son-in-law Kushner appointed to White House role

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (right) of Kentucky walks Nov. 30 with Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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OPINIONS

NORTHWEST HERALD EDITORIAL BOARD:

Dan McCaleb

Kevin Lyons

Valerie Katzenstein

John Sahly

ANOTHER VIEW

A repeal and retreat disaster Republicans last week kicked off their dominance of Washington by vowing to push through an unpopular and unwise unraveling of the Affordable Care Act, an imperfect law that nevertheless has done much good. Scaling back the policy is “the first order of business,” Vice President-elect Mike Pence promised after a strategy meeting on Capitol Hill. At the same time, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, pledged that Republicans would not pull the rug out from under people currently benefiting from the plan. How can Republicans keep both promises? Better not to ask them. They seem to have no clue. After last year’s election, Republicans first floated the idea of “repeal and delay” – that is, formally canceling large pieces of the law while delaying the phaseout for perhaps several years, giving Congress time to pass a replacement. At first blush, this sounds reasonable (if wrongheaded). It is in fact unworkable. The ACA depends on private insurers participating in competitive state insurance marketplaces. Without government incentives, and with no reason to believe their time and effort will pay off under a nebulous new policy down the road, insurers will not continue serving markets that are in any case set to disappear. To avoid a repeal-and-delay disaster, Republicans would have to pour money into Obamacare, a move they ardently opposed when the goal was fixing the program rather than tearing it down. Bottom line: Without a replacement plan passed and in place at the time of repeal, policy uncertainty will drive insurers to quit the markets and desert their patients. Despite agitating for repeal for the past half-decade, Republicans have failed to unite around any Obamacare alternative, and they do not appear close now. Detailed proposals that have circulated among Republicans over the past several years almost certainly would result in a much skimpier system – covering fewer Americans and degrading the quality of coverage for low-income and sick people who manage to buy it. Republicans are bumping into some awkward facts, where ideology cannot repeal basic logic. There is no health care reform that will lower premiums, cut deductibles and increase choice all at the same time, despite President-elect Donald Trump’s rhetoric. The only way for Ryan to keep his promise is for Republicans to shore up the system, not engage in repeal and ... whatever. The Washington Post

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ANOTHER VIEW

Commenters blend fact, fiction

There’s a section in the nearly 600-page 2016 edition of the Associated Press Stylebook – a journalist’s bible to all things writing and reporting – that warns against mistaking the internet for an encyclopedia. The excerpt reads: “The internet is a sprawling information repository. Anything you find should be assessed and vetted with the same care that you use for everything else. ... Be especially careful about websites and social networks that allow anyone to contribute text, photos and other information.” We encourage – better yet, challenge – you to employ the same pause in thinking in your daily life. In the world of social media and online commenting, fiction and fact often are blended, generating a fast-moving flow

of news that works like the ageold game of “telephone” on a much larger level. In news stories, we do our best to deal in facts by verifying information with highly reliable sources. If it doesn’t come on the record from a trusted source, it isn’t reported. In crime, there are police and prosecutors who provide information. There are arrests and charges filed. Court documents are public record and citable forms of information. In government, there are city officials, public documents and meetings from which we routinely generate stories. Often we report on fluid situations where the story changes or develops on a day-to-day or even hour-to-hour basis. As we confirm information in those cases, we report it. We post these stories to our website

and then share them to social media to get the confirmed information out. In recent weeks, though, we’ve been troubled by the unconfirmed and even wild accusations that have made it back to us in the form of online comments to these stories. These often baseless claims are harmful. They are so often not factual and yet are spread to others by those who read them as in a game of “telephone.” By the end of the line, who knows what’s true and what’s not? In a time where nearly everyone has a social media voice, it’s up to you what kind of information you want to spread. And to those reading social media for updates, please heed the Associated Press’ advice.

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Rutland politics prevails, for now

Politics raised its ugly head at a special Rutland Township meeting to consider a matter relating to the April Consolidated Election. At issue was the legitimacy of Margaret Sanders’ petition for her candidacy as Rutland Township supervisor. Sanders is completing her second term and is seeking election to a third term. A Rutland Township resident filed the complaint at the request of two Rutland Township officials. They and a new candidate for the assessor position testified during the meeting. If you attended township meetings, you would have observed the poor working relationship between a group of trustees and the clerk toward the supervisor. It was less than cordial. It could be characterized as antagonistic, disrespectful and laced with acrimony. That background couldn’t help but influence the perception of politics

VIEWS Rich Miller mess with Madigan. In June of 2015, the governor launched an expensive statewide TV advertising campaign attacking Madigan, blaming him for the failure to cave to the governor’s demands for pro-business/anti-union reforms in exchange for a state budget solution. Shortly thereafter, the governor moved into the primary season, spending millions more. And then he started spending real money on state legislative races in June of 2016, an unheard-of early start date that actually came while lawmakers still were in session. Rauner even began paying for Chicago broadcast TV ads for Rep. Mike McAuliffe (R-Chicago) in early August, also an unheard-of start date. And the governor launched a TV ad touting his support for term limits, a not-so-subtle dig at the House Speaker’s record longevity. Republican candidates picked up four House seats during last year’s campaign. But days after the election ended, the state GOP launched a new website, BossMadigan.com. The site is filled with profiles of Democrats who the Republicans say are really

as usual for the purpose of bringing Sanders’ candidacy to an end. A casual observation after the 2-1 vote sustaining the complaint had the appearance of ignoring the appeal by the township and defense attorneys for the panel to base its decision on the preponderance of evidence. Many residents who attended the meeting were dismayed at the disregard for the absence of incriminating evidence. The panel consisted of two township trustees and one resident. The two trustees voted to sustain the complaint, and the one resident voted to deny the complaint. An appeal will be filed seeking to reverse the decision. The reviewing panel will not include any township officials. The proceedings reminds us politicians with the same mindset sometimes will agree that 2 + 2 = 3. Jim Darow Huntley

just Madigan’s pawns. The party also is spending money on social media to spread the word about those naughty Democrats who’ve allegedly dared to align themselves with their own state party chairman. This is still a free country, and Rauner can do whatever he wants. The House Speaker is, after all, notorious for holding floor votes on ridiculously political bills. Madigan must’ve forced Republicans to vote against a phony “property tax freeze” bill 15 times to bash them with their own votes during the campaign. And this Madigan stuff goes back decades. We’ve always been in constant campaign mode in Illinois. Rauner simply is upping the ante with actual yearround campaign spending. So for the governor to deny involvement or even knowledge of campaign activities when his entire organization and others around him have been deeply in campaign mode since Day One defies all credibility. This is not some ancillary activity. To put it as simply as possible, Rauner has used campaign tactics to try to force a wedge between Democrats and Madigan. That’s what IllinoisGO was supposed to be about – an alternative source of campaign money for Democrats who defied Madigan, or a bludgeon against those who stuck with him. Everything Rauner has

done since then has had the same two goals regarding Madigan. And yet, when asked again about this topic just last week, Rauner said, “I’m not getting involved in any of the General Assembly’s decisions on their leadership.” Right. But this obsession with Madigan means Rauner has defined his own term in office as a crusade against the Great White Wale. Yes, there is plenty of public support for that. Madigan is the least popular politician in this state, and perhaps in the entire country. “Moby Dick” didn’t end well for the pursuer, however. Madigan’s top people have been saying for more than 18 months they know they can’t move their own guy’s poll numbers up very much, so their plan is to drag Rauner down to Madigan’s level. Rauner eagerly has followed Madigan into that rabbit hole and failed to accomplish much of anything else in the process. At last check by a Republican pollster, the governor’s favorable rating was 36 percent, with an unfavorable rating of 48. He’s gonna need every bit of that $50 million, and a whole lot more.

• Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax and CapitolFax.com.

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Open house planned for relocated VFW post 5040

To the Editor: VFW post 5040 in Woodstock has moved to a new address and is planning an open house. The new address is 201 N. Main St. in Woodstock, the former location of the Public House restaurant and just two doors down from the refurbished Woodstock Theatre, directly across the Square from the Woodstock Opera House. The open house will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. The move is an exciting time, a time to move forward, a

editor. Submit letters by: • Email: letters@nwherald.com • Mail: Northwest Herald “It’s Your Write” Box 250 Crystal Lake, IL 60039-0250 time to get back to our core purpose of veterans helping veterans and a time to look for new members. Any veteran who has served overseas in a combat zone, please, do come. I, myself, served on the carrier Enterprise during the Cuban Missile crisis. Any branch of the service, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, far East or the Persian Gulf, all are welcome. Please help us help others. Wally Gullang

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• Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Back in December, Gov. Bruce Rauner was asked by a Chicago TV reporter whether he planned to run for re-election. Rauner said he wasn’t focused on such things. Just three days later, Gov. Rauner contributed $50 million to his own campaign fund. So, either he suddenly focused himself on the 2018 campaign, or he simply wasn’t telling the truth. Rauner does this a lot. Whenever he’s been asked about the Illinois Republican Party’s blistering post-election campaign attacks tying Democrats to House Speaker Michael Madigan, Rauner has said he doesn’t pay attention to that stuff – even though he has given his party almost all of its funding during the past year and even though he often has referred to himself as the leader of the state party and put his own people into positions at the party. Look, all politicians play with the truth. But this is getting to be a bit too much to bear because these actions are at the very core of what Rauner is doing as governor. You will recall some of Rauner’s buddies set up a huge and ostensibly Democratic political action committee (IllinoisGO) right around the time Rauner was inaugurated in January of 2015. That campaign committee was, in reality, solely designed to

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BUSINESS

McDonald’s sells China business in $2.1B deal By KELVIN CHAN

A security guard rests Aug. 2 near a giant logo for McDonald’s in northern China’s Tianjin Municipality. Fast-food giant McDonald’s said Monday that it is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by stateowned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion.

The Associated Press HONG KONG – Fast-food giant McDonald’s is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by state-owned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion, the companies said Monday. The transaction is part of a global business overhaul being carried out by the American company to keep up with changing tastes that have resulted in declining sales. Under the terms of the deal, Citic Ltd. and i ts i nv es tm en t management unit Citic Capital will acquire 52 percent of the business while another partMcDonald’s ner, Washingannouncement ton-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group, will own 28 percent. McDonald’s will retain a 20 percent stake. About two-thirds of the China operation’s 2,640 outlets, including 240 in Hong Kong, that are now owned by McDonald’s will be refranchised. The China business, which employs more than 120,000 people, is valued at up to $2.1 billion, according to the

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agreement. Under McDonald CEO Steve Easterbook’s restructuring plan launched in 2015, the company wants franchisees to take over more company-owned outlets, giving local managers more decision-making power to respond to Asian customers. McDonald’s is China’s second-biggest fast-food company after Yum Brands’ KFC, which has more than 5,000 locations. It has faced trouble recently in Chi-

na after it was caught in a food safety scandal when a supplier was found selling expired meat. McDonald’s will get cash and new shares under the terms of the agreement, which is for 20 years. The deal, which still needs approval from regulators, is expected to be completed by mid-2017. Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald’s and its partners plan to add 1,500 restaurants in China and Hong Kong over the next five years to capitalize on

booming demand from the country’s growing middle class which has money to spend on eating out. “As disposable incomes rise, people will continue to spend more on leisure and on dining out, and there is particularly great growth potential in tier three and four cities,” the announcement said, referring to less-known provincial cities with large populations. “As such, the market for Western Quick Service Restaurants is expected to continue to grow rapidly.”

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WORTH TALKIN’ ABOUT TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2017

NEW YORK – Wayne Brady is about to get his shot in “Hamilton” – in Chicago. Producers of the hit musical said Monday that the comedian and game show host will play Aaron Burr from Jan. 17 to April 9 at The PrivateBank Theatre in Chicago. Brady won a Primetime Emmy Award for “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and a Daytime Emmy Award as host of his own talk show, “The Wayne Brady Show.” Brady is no stranger to the stage, making his Broadway debut in 2004 in “Chicago” and last year slipping into high heels to play Lola in “Kinky Boots.” Brady will take over Burr from Tony Award-nominee Joshua Henry, who will take his character on the road in the show’s first national tour, which starts in San Francisco.

BUZZWORTHY

17 arrested over Kardashian U2 to play full ‘Joshua Tree’ West jewelry heist in Paris album on stadium tour

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America Ferrera is seen Sept. 21 in New York. Hollywood will be turning out in force for the women’s march on Washington set to follow Donald Trump’s inauguration Jan. 20. Ferrera will chair the march’s artist table, organizers said Monday.

Celebrities to turn out for women’s march on Washington WASHINGTON – Hollywood will be turning out in force for the women’s march on Washington set to follow Donald Trump’s inauguration. Actress America Ferrera will attend the march and chair its “artist table,” organizers said Monday. Other notables who plan to participate include Amy Schumer, Scarlett Johansson, Frances McDormand and Zendaya. “Since the election, so many fear that their voices will go unheard,” Ferrara said in a statement. “As artists, women, and most importantly dedicated Americans, it is critical that we stand together in solidarity for the protection, dignity and rights of our communities.” Johansson, criticizing the incoming administration for “attacking” reproductive rights, said she would participate to “make my voice heard and stand up for what I believe in.” Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to turn out for the march on Jan. 21, one day after Trump’s inauguration. Chelsea Handler will lead a sister march in Park City, Utah, one of more than 150 solidarity marches planned around the country and the world that day. Others who plan to participate in the Washington march include Uzo Aduba, Lea DeLaria, Diane Guerrero, Margo Jefferson, Hari Nef and Constance Wu. A number of other celebrities will either participate in the march or express solidarity with the marchers in other ways, organizers said, including Katy Perry, Julianne Moore, Cher and Debra Messing.

PARIS – French police arrested 17 people Monday in the October theft of more than $10 million worth of jewelry from Kim Kardashian West, who was tied up and locked in a bathroom after armed robbers forced their way into her rented Paris apartment. Authorities said police seized weapons and a large amount of cash in multiple raids that took place starting around 6 a.m. in different locations in the Paris region and the south of France. The suspects ranged in age from 23 to 72, and included several known for prior robberies and other crimes, according to a police document seen by The Associated Press. Among the items seized were an automatic pistol and other weapons, as well as $147,500 in cash, said police officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not allowed to speak publicly about the continuing investigation. Earlier this month, the starlet broke her silence on the robbery in a teaser for the Kardashian family’s reality show, telling two of her sisters her thoughts at the time: “They’re going to shoot me in the back. There’s no way out.” A spokeswoman for the reality star said she had no comment Monday. The Paris prosecutors’ office confirmed the arrests, but declined to say whether they included five people that police have said took part in the actual robbery.

LOS ANGELES – U2 will play the entirety of its classic 1987 album, “The Joshua Tree,” at each stop during a summer stadium tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of its release. Powered by singles “With or Without You,” ‘’Where The Streets Have No Name” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For,” “The Joshua Tree” became the band’s first chart-topping album in the U.S. and has sold 25 million copies worldwide. The North American leg of the tour kicks off May 12 in Vancouver and wraps up on July 1 in Cleveland, before heading to Europe. The tour includes a June stop at the Bonnaroo Festival in Tennessee. Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers and OneRepublic will alternate opening for U2 on the North American leg.

‘Twin Peaks’ sequel to debut May 21 with 2-hour episode PASADENA, Calif. – Showtime’s “Twin Peaks” sequel will debut in May with a twohour episode. Showtime Networks chief executive David Nevins said Monday that the series will be a total of 18 hours. After the show’s May 21 debut on Showtime, subscribers to the premium cable channel will be able to see the third and fourth hours on Showtime’s streaming and on-demand platforms, Nevins said. The new “Twin Peaks” reunites original series creators and executive producers David Lynch and Mark Frost with cast members including Kyle MacLachlan and Sheryl Lee.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Singer Ronnie Hawkins of Ronnie Hawkins and the Hawks is 82. Singer Rod Stewart is 72. Singer-keyboardist Donald Fagen of Steely Dan is 69. Singer Pat Benatar is 64. Guitarist Michael Schenker (Scorpions) is 62. Singer Shawn Colvin is 61. Singer-guitarist

Curt Kirkwood of Meat Puppets is 58. Actor Evan Handler (“Sex and the City,” “Californication”) is 56. Singer Brad Roberts of Crash Test Dummies is 53. Actress Trini Alvarado is 50. Singer Brent Smith of Shinedown is 39. Rapper Chris Smith of Kris Kross is 38.

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WAYNE BRADY TO JOIN ‘HAMILTON’ IN CHICAGO

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TECHNOLOGY

Products get, um, ‘smart’ at CES gadget show By BREE FOWLER, MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO

gram isn’t enough, why not wear them? A California startup called Pop-I has a backpack for just that. A built-in digital screen displays photos you just snapped or have in your photo gallery. The backpacks will come out later this year and range from $99 to $399, depending on material and screen size. Pop-I is looking to expand to clothing and other products, too.

The Associated Press

LAS VEGAS – Here’s a morning routine for you. After the alarm on your smartphone goes off, it’s time to roll out of your “smart” bed and give your hair a good run through with your app-connected brush. Don’t forget to use your smart toothbrush in front of your smart mirror. After that, your smart pillbox will remind you to take your medication. And remember to put on your smart jeans, so they can give you directions while you leave your phone in the pocket. Sound like a typical morning? Tech companies at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas would like it to be. They unveiled products that do all these things and more at the convention Jan. 5-8. But do we really need them – or even want them? “When an industry is nascent, you will see experimentation,” said Mark Hung, a vice president at Gartner Research. “Companies will throw things against the wall to see what sticks.” You decide whether these are cool You can reply with a digital heart by innovations or just junk. rotating the heart on the box. The Lovebox won’t be out in the Box O’ Love U.S. until June, so forget Valentine’s Can’t express your feelings Day. And these virtual smooches adequately through emoticon-filled come with a price: $120 for one box text messages? For you, there’s the or $185 for two. Lovebox. The wooden box – made by a French startup, of course – plugs into Hair goes high tech an outlet and connects to Wi-Fi. A The Hair Coach from L’Oreal’s heart on the outside spins when you Kerastase brand uses a microphone, get a message. Open the lid to see gyroscope and other sensors to mona digital screen with the message. itor how fast and how hard you’re

Fashion on the move

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ABOVE: Models wear jeans from Spinali Designs at CES International Friday in Las Vegas. The $100 jeans will vibrate on your right or left hip to let you know which direction you should head. LEFT: LoveBox devices are on display at the gadget show. The device is designed to receive private messages through an Internet connection. brushing. An accompanying app recommends how to brush for optimal quality and minimal breakage and split ends. It also can factor in heat and humidity and even discern if hair is wet or dry. Kerastase teamed up with tech company Withings on the battery-powered brush, due out in mid-2017. It comes at a hair-raising price: $200.

Digital backpack

If sharing your pictures on Insta-

Want to look smart while tooling around an unfamiliar neighborhood? How about a pair of vibrating jeans to get you where you’re going? The jeans from Spinali Design, another French startup, will vibrate on your right or left hip to let you know which direction you should head. Sure, a smartwatch can do the same thing, but why get something that can do more? If that’s too much clothing for you, try bikinis that buzz when you’re out in the sun too long and need to apply more sunscreen. The jeans cost about $100, and the bikinis about $140.

E-skin

Want body monitoring that rivals that of an intensive care unit? Xenoma’s “e-skin” is essentially a shirt with sensors that measure movement, breathing, pressure, perspiration and body temperature. The shirt connects wirelessly to a smartphone or personal computer for real-time number crunching. Developers at the Tokyo-based Xenoma say the shirt can be used for health monitoring, fitness tracking and even virtual-reality gaming. But they’re still working on it, so it’s not available for sale yet.

TECH BRIEFS The big thing in TV sets this year is ... big TV sets

LAS VEGAS – What’s new in television sets this year? Incrementally better pictures, larger screens and cheaper prices – and that’s about it. True, set manufacturers are bombarding consumers with a whole series of buzzwords – OLED, 4K, 8K, HDR, QLED, wide color gamut – intended to spur excitement and generate sales. Flashy new sets with these supposedly “must-have” features got the spotlight Wednesday at the annual CES gadget show in Las Vegas.

But when it comes down to it, none of these amount to revolutionary improvements for your living room. Set manufacturers may not have run out of technological tricks yet, but for this year, at least, they’re reduced to improving what’s already out there. “That’s a good thing,” said Gartner analyst Brian Blau, looking for the bright side. “Products need to be improved.”

Cruise company Carnival gets personal with concierge tech

LAS VEGAS – What if your room on a cruise ship were to unlock automatically

as you approach, or if the wait staff could bring your favorite cocktail before you even ask? Carnival Corp., the operator of such cruise lines as Princess, Holland America and Carnival, wants to make that happen so it can get cozier with its guests and make cruises even more personalized. Carnival used the CES gadget show in Las Vegas on Wednesday to unveil new concierge technology designed to help crew members anticipate and respond to passengers’ needs. It will rely on sensors and wearable trackers, and is scheduled to debut on the Regal Princess cruise

ship in November. The leisure-cruise industry is playing catch-up with travel peers like hotels and airlines, which now let you unlock rooms with a smartwatch or fly with a boarding pass on your phone. Personalization is important as cruise ships get bigger and come across as impersonal, said Mike Driscoll, editor-in-chief of Cruise Week, an industry publication. Personalization also can help cruise companies attract more first-timers, including tech-savvy millennials.

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Smart shelves

Web retailers have plenty of data on their customers. Some of these online technologies even can track shoppers from site to site to lure them back with what’s known as retargeting ads – promos targeted to what that shopper has looked at before, but didn’t actually buy. Smart shelves with sensors promise the same kind of in-depth consumer behavior analytics at retail stores. At a Kroger store in Cold Spring, Ohio, shelves show digitized price tags and information about the products. The next step is to tie that to individual shoppers. For example, for a shopper who prefers gluten-free products, the price tags could light up in the aisle where all the gluten-free options are. The company says this will all be done with the customer’s permission.

Robots

Amazon and other retailers long have used robots in warehouses to help package and ship orders. But what about interacting with shoppers? Home improvement retailer Lowe’s is testing robots in one of its San Jose, California, stores and plans to roll them out to 10 more stores in the state this year. Shoppers also will start seeing ro-

bots that interact with them more deeply. Japanese joint venture SoftBank Robotics is testing a 4-foot humanoid robot called Pepper at two Westfield Malls in California. They greet shoppers and can do a little dance, but have the potential to send messages geared to people’s age and gender through facial recognition. SoftBank Robotics says it’s working with clothing retailers to help suggest outfits to shoppers.

Interactive mirrors

High-end clothing stores are testing interactive mirrors in dressing areas, a key place where shoppers decide whether to buy or not. Neiman Marcus has installed these outside fitting rooms at 20 stores to offer shoppers a 360-degree view of what an outfit looks like. Shoppers can make side-by-side comparisons without having to try them all on. They also can share video with friends for feedback. Rent the Runway, an online retailer that lets people rent high-end clothing, teamed up with Samsung to have digital displays highlight its online inventory for shoppers at a new location in New York. A mirror in the store is planned to recommend items that go with what the customer is wearing.

Virtual and augmented reality

Home improvement retailers have been embracing virtual reality and augmented reality to help shoppers

figure out ways to decorate homes or apartments. With such technologies, shoppers wear a headset to picture how something might look in 3-D, in some cases overlaid on top of their real kitchen or living room. Home Depot’s augmented reality app lets customers upload a picture of the room on their phone and thumb through thousands of paint and stain colors until they arrive at one that’s right. These tools should become more pervasive.

Self-checkout

Stores have been pushing self-service kiosks for years to lower labor costs and speed up checkout lines. It hasn’t always been smooth, though. Two years ago, Wal-Mart offered a Scan & Go app for shoppers to scan items as they grabbed them from the shelves. At the checkout counter, the customer merely had to scan a code to complete the transaction. But WalMart scrapped the project after customers found the app difficult to use. Despite Wal-Mart’s hiccups, plenty of stores believe they can avoid the pitfalls. Andy Wong, partner at Accenture’s Kurt Salmon Digital, said Wal-Mart had a tougher time because its customers are diverse and less techy overall. By contrast, Amazon is trying out its store in Seattle, a tech center, and has a customer base already comfortable with digital shopping.

Common computer problems solved What should you do if your computer is crashing, freezing or displaying errors? Everyone knows to reboot, but there are a variety of other problem-solvers that can get you out of a jam. That said, rebooting remains the best way to solve most computer problems. Shutting your computer down and turning it back on is more effective than simply restarting it. A shutdown turns off the power, which does a better job of clearing memory. Use the shutdown command if possible rather than hitting the power button. Computers don’t like being turned off unexpectedly. In addition to rebooting, try scanning for viruses and malware, which can cause slowdowns and crashes. Keeping your computer free of viruses helps keep it free from problems. Ask yourself if anything has changed since the last time the computer worked properly. Perhaps there’s a new program or change in configu-

TECH Triona Guidry ration. Adding new hardware to your system also can cause unexpected incompatibilities. Run your system and software updates to make sure everything is current. This will squash most software-related bugs. If you’re using newer software on an older computer, you may experience some incompatibilities. Those who are on older operating systems such as Windows XP or Vista need to upgrade, as those systems are no longer supported by their manufacturers and may not have current antivirus or bug fixes available. If you continue to experience problems, you can search online to see if other people are having similar issues. Most software and hardware manufacturers have support pages that include

online “knowledge bases” you can check for known issues. Your manufacturer’s support page also may contain updated software and contact info for tech support. I love error codes. Why? Because they give you useful information, unlike random crashes that provide no helpful context. You can search for the error code or exact text of the error message. This often will lead you to user forums that may provide solutions. You also can check your computer’s logs for error messages. However, be wary if anyone offers to “remote” into your computer to fix problems. This is a hallmark of fake tech support scams. Fake tech support scammers pretend to act on behalf of legitimate companies such as Microsoft and Apple. They may contact you by phone, email or direct message, trying to lure you into granting access to your computer. Always contact your manufacturer’s tech support directly for assistance, and think twice before

allowing anyone to connect remotely to your computer. If you’ve been using computers for a long time, you should know that some of the old-school tricks we used to use aren’t effective on newer computer systems. Defragging, for example, isn’t really necessary in this age of gigantic hard drives and solid-state storage. Verify your troubleshooting techniques to make sure they’re still valid. Prevention is the best way to avoid most computer problems. Keep your computer updated, and maintain a current, offline backup at all times. Ransomware can hold your data hostage, infecting not only your computer but your network and cloud storage. You can use offline backups as a supplement to your regular backup method.

• Triona Guidry is a freelance writer and computer specialist. Her Tech Tips blog www.guidryconsulting.com/ techtips offers tech support advice for Windows and Mac.

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LAS VEGAS – Tomorrow’s retail stores want to take a page from their online rivals by embracing advanced technology – everything from helpful robots to interactive mirrors to shelves embedded with sensors. The goal: Use these real-world store features to lure shoppers back from the internet, and maybe even nudge them to spend more in the process. Amazon’s new experimental grocery store in Seattle, opening in early 2017, will let shoppers buy goods without needing to stop at a checkout line. Sensors track items as shoppers put them into baskets or return them to the shelf. The shopper’s Amazon account gets automatically charged. “Amazon, for good or bad, has been setting the path,” said Robert Hetu, research director at Gartner Research. “Each retailer is going to have to respond in some way. But it’s not onesize-fits-all.” Kroger, Neiman Marcus and Lowe’s are among the companies already experimenting with futuristic retail stores. Robots, for instance, could help guide shoppers to the right aisle, while augmented reality apps could help you see how a particular shade of paint will look in the living room – or how you might look in a pair of jeans. Many of these technologies were unveiled or

demonstrated at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas. Here are five technologies coming to a store near you.

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26 Osteoporosis risk increases after menopause Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and even though I’m strong and healthy, my friends say I should be concerned about osteoporosis. What is it, and how do I know if I have it? Dear Reader: Osteoporosis, which literally means “porous bones,” is a progressive disease in which bone mass is lost. As a result, bones become thinner, more fragile and are at higher risk of fracture. People with osteoporosis most often break a bone in the hip, forearm or spine. Although osteoporosis can occur in men and women of any age, post-menopausal women have the highest risk. This is due to the steep drop in the production of estrogen, a hormone produced by the ovaries, which protects against bone loss. Risk of osteoporosis increases along with a person’s age. A family history of the disease is an indicator of risk, as are alcoholism, cigarette smoking, anorexia and steroid therapy. Race also plays a role, with Caucasian and Asian women more likely to develop osteoporosis than other ethnicities. To understand osteoporosis, let’s first talk about bones: Your skeleton, which supports and protects your body, is made up of living tissue. It’s also a storehouse of essential minerals that are held within your bones. Throughout your life, your bones go through a metabolic process called remodeling, in which old bone tissue is removed from the skeleton and new bone tissue is formed. As we age, the formation of new bone tissue slows. In people with osteoporosis, the formation of new bone can’t keep pace with the removal of old bone, which results in a net decrease in bone density. In addition to an increased risk of fracture, people with osteoporosis experience a loss of height, stooped posture and decreased mobility. So how can you know if you have osteoporosis?

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ASK THE DOCTORS Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier Since in its early stages osteoporosis typically does not have symptoms, a bone density test is needed for an accurate diagnosis. This is a painless scan in which low-level X-rays are used to reveal the proportion of minerals in your bones. During the test you lie on a padded table as the technician scans several areas, usually your hip, spinal column and wrist. Treatment for osteoporosis ranges from lifestyle changes, such as adding an exercise plan and switching to a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, to a range of medications that you would discuss with your doctor. No matter your age, there are things you can do to keep your bones strong. Calcium is one of the building blocks of new bone, and to successfully absorb that calcium, your body needs vitamin D. Dairy foods, certain nuts and green leafy vegetables contain lots of calcium. Eggs, fatty fish and fortified milk contain vitamin D. Talk to your doctor about whether you need supplements of calcium and/or vitamin D. Staying physically active strengthens both muscle and bone. Try weight-bearing exercises three to four times a week, and don’t forget about balance and agility exercises, which can help prevent a fall. Your bones hold you up, allow you to move and contain the marrow that produces about 230 billion red blood cells a day – don’t take your bones for granted. • Send your questions to askthedoctors@ mednet.ucla.edu or write Ask the Doctors, c/o Media Relations, UCLA Health, 924 Westwood Blvd., Suite 350, Los Angeles, CA 90095.

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For Better or For Worse

General

A.A. Anderson, Inc. in Harvard has the following openings:

Service Manager ★ Office Manager Truck Driver Please e-mail your resume to: bill@aaanderson.com www.aaanderson.com Phone: 815-943-5454

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

ASSISTANT CLIENT ADMINISTRATOR

Crystal Lake Office FT: Provide prompt service to client requests verbally and in written format, ability to multi-task & prioritize, reliable, assist manager with administrative tasks as directed, Microsoft Office knowledge. Email resume with salary requirements to: cassrep@aol.com

A highly successful, multi-faceted organization in McHenry is looking for a Human Resource Manager that will be responsible for providing Human Resource support to approximately 75 office employees. The Human Resource Manager will be responsible for (but not limited to): maintaining and managing employee files, annual reviews, coordinating employee requests & questions, coordinating recruitment, and hiring for staffing, coordinating training, benefits administration, along with any additional duties assigned. Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field. Individual must have strong communication and computer skills (Microsoft and HR management software), must be highly organized, trustworthy with confidential information, professional at all times, and learn existing company culture. A minimum of three years working experience in a human resource role required. This is a highly visible role that requires a positive and professional attitude. Hours are M-F 7:30am to 5:30pm We offer a full benefit package that includes 401k & health insurance. Email resume to: HR@Metalmaster.us

STORAGE MANAGER - Part Time

Self-Storage facility in Algonquin is looking for a site Manager who is a confident self-starter with experience in sales, customer service or management. A stable work history & computer experience is important. 25-30 hours per week and alternating Saturdays. $11/hr + bonus.

has the following opening in our McHenry County banks. Fast growing, client focused community bank is seeking friendly, flexible people with a positive attitude for this opportunity. Previous banking experience is a plus! Credit and background check required. Excellent salary and benefits.

PERSONAL BANKER

A college degree is preferred, or must have four years of related banking experience with demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate effectively. To apply, please visit

www.amcombank.com/careers American Community Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer of women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

★ CERTIFIED MARINE TECHNICIAN - FT

Looking for a Mercruiser and Mercury certified technician. Volvo Penta & Yamaha certifications a plus. Full time with benefits.

★ JR. MARINE MECHANIC - FT

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

Conservation Police Officer

McHenry Cty Conservation Dist seeking FT Officer to assist the public, patrol sites & law enforcement.

Info & Apps at: www.mccdistrict.org. EOE.

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Sales

INSIDE SALES REP

Sno Gem, Inc. is a dynamic and fast growing organization centrally located in McHenry, Illinois that sells roofing and sheet metal accessory products throughout the country. This position is for an energetic, aggressive self-starter who is capable of managing heavy inbound/outbound phone contact with existing and prospective clients nationwide. Requirements include excellent organization, computer and phone skills, and the ability to achieve sales goals and quotas. Occasional travel to tradeshows to promote the product offerings is also required. Sno Gem, Inc. provides its sales representatives with all of the tools to succeed, as it is partnered with one of the largest commercial sheet metal and roofing contractors in North America for additional support. The position offers a competitive base salary with commission and unlimited growth potential! Sno Gem Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and offers a full benefit package that includes 401(k) and health Insurance. Serious Inquiries only. For more information, visit our web-site at: www.snogem.com

E-mail resume to: HR@snogem.com

TOOL & DIE MAKER

Upper $30/hr plus OT, bench exp. With fine electronic dies, team player, NW Suburbs Fax resumes 815-455-1901 or email: info@gandm.com

(Never Known to Fail)

Call 630-857-0924

ORTHODONTIC CHAIRSIDE ASSISTANT We want an amazing Orthodontic Chairside Assistant! We are looking for a highly-motivated team player with great chairside hand skills, excellent customer service, and experience in the dental field. If you are fun, enthusiastic, and enjoy challenges we want to meet you. This is a full-time position with competitive wages and benefits.

Email your resume to: chris@drkubik.com Dr. Gregory F Kubik 490 Coventry Lane, Suite 200, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Banking

Join our Banking Team! American Community Bank & Trust

PRAYER to the BLESSED VIRGIN

CAREGIVER - Evening/Night

Needed for maintenance of safety, elimination, and nutrition requirements several times/week. CNA/Caregiver experience a plus. McHenry. Contact: #815-861-9283.

A TV Antenna Will Save You $1000's .

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

HANDYMAN

Anything to do with Wood

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Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me here you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none which can withstand your power. O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (three times) Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times) Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you.

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Joey Adams, a comedian, said, “It’s very easy to be witty tomorrow, after you get a chance to do some research and rehearse your ad libs.” It’s very easy to make your contract tomorrow, after you get a chance to do some research and find out where the opponents’ cards lie. This deal is an example. Six spades is easy to make after a quick glance at the full layout. But what should one do without X-ray vision? In the auction, East psyched three spades over North’s takeout double. However, South, Yvonne Wiseman from England, doubled twice for penalty, then bid four spades. North happily jumped to six spades. We have seen that we can take a diamond finesse at trick two, draw trumps ending in hand, lead a second diamond and claim when the king appears. We lose only one heart. That is a reasonable line of play, but if the diamond finesse loses, a club return from East would strand us in the dummy. Better is to take the heart finesse at trick two. If it wins, ruff the club three, take the spade ace-queen and heart ace, ruff a heart, draw the last trump and try diamonds for an overtrick. Here, the heart finesse loses and, say, a club is returned. South ruffs in the dummy, cashes the top trumps, plays a heart to the useful 10, draws the missing trump and takes the diamond finesse. Wiseman felt sure that East had the heart king, so she ruffed the club three at trick two, cashed the spade ace-queen and led a low heart from the board. East had no answer.

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Alby, 3 year old male, Shepherd mix. My mother wasn't a very patient woman. If I complained about being lonely or bored, she'd tell me to go help someone, anyone!

Stove - Whirlpool Electric

Dinette Set - Oak With 4 upholstered chairs, $155. 815-382-4536 Living Room Set - Tan, Good Condition Couch, loveseat, chair and ottoman, $350. 815-382-4536 Recliner - Blue, Good Condition! $40 815-459-5688 Stay connected with Northwest Herald facebook.com/nwherald.com Twitter: @nwherald

Shepherd, 2 month old. male, Beagle mix Kindness is showing love to someone else. I believe that kindness will be the cure to violence and hatred everywhere in the world.

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Virgo

Cat - 2 Year Old

Spayed, front declawed looking for quiet, HENS loving only animal home. 815-338-7443 Leave Message Also 6 & 8 month old neutered happy go lucky guys looking for loving home. 815-814-8414 MINK COAT – FULL LENGTH. BET. SIZE 12 & 14. $100. Cav-A-Poo Puppies (Poodle Mix with Cavalier Call: 815-363-2026 Evenings King Charles Spaniel) Born 11/12/16, or 630-212-4960 Days 3M, 3F, red & white, $800/ea. 815-923-2297

Black flattop, excellent shape, oven element out, $80/obo. 815-568-5391

Shepherd

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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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Tires (3) Winter Blizzak Size, 215/60/15 $15/ea.

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