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As a Chicago beat cop, a teacher, a tireless assistant principal or whichever path he chose, Ron Bendis was destined to make a positive difference in the lives of the people he encountered.

Fortunately, for Woodstock High School and the surrounding community, he decided to make his mark here where Ron’s empathy and dedication has impacted thousands of students, staff and community members.

“At the community level, including this school district, we have all benefited from Ron Bendis,” retired WHS teacher John Headley said.

“He always put forth his best effort, whether it was at the high school, as the assistant principal or today when he volunteers at the food pantry or at his church.”

The District 200 Education Foundation is proud to announce Ron Bendis as the recipient of the 2018 Susan Palmore Award of Excellence.

Bendis will be honored at the Annual Groundhog Day Dinner on Saturday,

could have a larger impact on young people by being proactive in their lives instead of dealing with the consequences later.

He began his teaching career in Ottawa, Illinois in 1975 before he and his wife Deb moved to Woodstock, where they raised their two children Matthew and Ann. Ron started as a teacher in Woodstock in 1982 before being named assistant principal, a job he performed with distinction for the next 26 years. In 2009, the Illinois Principals Association named Ron the Assistant Principal of the Year.

Bendis, whose responsibilities included student discipline, is remembered for his calm voice, as one who listened closely before speaking and who always believed in the dignity of students and in the worthy cause of helping them develop as human beings.

“Ron’s blend of toughness, empathy, humor, and commitment is a model for administrators,” said Corey Tafoya, former Woodstock High School principal. “He never cared about the student’s background or excuses why they couldn’t do it. He forced them to believe in themselves even when everyone else had given up.”

Headley, who nominated Ron for this year’s honor, said he was always impressed with Ron’s ability to put students at ease even when they walked into his office visibly upset.

“He has a thick skin and broad shoul-

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Retired Woodstock High School Assistant Principal Ron Bendis to be honored at Groundhog Day Dinner

Ron Bendis

Feb. 10 at Woodstock Harley-Davidson.

A native of Chicago’s South Side, Ron played college basketball before joining the Chicago Police Department where he soon learned that he

McHenry County files complaint against manufacturers of prescription opioid painkillers

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The best students in our schools always have the support of the teachers and the administration. Ron, however, was the advocate for those students who found navigating through school a difficult journey.”

– Gordie Tebo, teacher

ders, nothing seemed to rattle him.

Ron simply solved problems.”

Longtime Woodstock High School teacher Gordie Tebo said he’s often seen former students approach Ron in public to thank him for helping them get through high school with a mixed apology and pride in their accomplishments since.

“The best students in our schools always have the support of the teachers and the administration,” Tebo said, “Ron, however, was the advocate for those students who found navigating through school a difficult journey.”

In addition to the countless one-on-

one impacts Ron made on students, he also left a lasting impression by instituting the Academy of Changes, a computer-based system at the high school that helps students who are lagging in credits make up the shortcoming so they can graduate.

Ron retired from Woodstock Community School District 200 in 2009 but continues to serve the community by volunteering at the Woodstock Food Pantry, delivering Meals on Wheels and preparing meals for the PADS homeless shelter.

The D200 Educational Foundation award is named after Susan Palmore who exemplified service to her community in her roles as a District 200 Board of Education member and member of the D200 Education Foundation. The Education Foundation renamed the Award of Excellence honor after Palmore’s death in 2012 to continue her legacy.

Past recipients include: Bud Swartout (2011); Barb Banker (2012); Bill Schuette (2013); Jim Campion (2014); Miguel Rodriguez (2015); Joy Aavang (2016) and John Van Fleet (2017.)

The award will be presented to Ron Bendis at the Foundation’s Annual Groundhog Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018 at Woodstock Harley-Davidson. Tickets for the event are available on the Foundation’s website at http://d200edfoundation.org and at the D200 District office.

Patrick Kenneally, McHenry emergency and ambulatory services, County State’s Attorney, filed a law- have all been severely impacted by suit on behalf of the County against the crisis. some of the nation’s largest pharmaThese costs include unnecessary ceutical companies and physicians.

The Complaint, filed in McHenry See COMPLAINT, Page 2 County, alleges that the named pharmaceutical companies deceptively marketed opioid prescription drugs and misrepresented these drugs’ addictive qualities. In the Complaint, the County is seeking compensatory and punitive damages for the enormous amount of money it has spent and continues to spend combatting opioid related misuse and abuse.

In addition to monetary damages, McHenry is seeking to enjoin the defendants and prohibit them from their alleged unfair and deceptive practices.

“One of my principal responsibilities as the McHenry County State’s Attorney is to hold accountable those persons or entities whose conduct causes others to suffer,” said Kenneally. “This lawsuit is an attempt to do just that.”

In addition to McHenry County, DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and Lake County are filing similar lawsuits. The named defendants are Purdue Pharma L.P.; Purdue Pharma, Inc.; The Purdue Frederick Company, Inc.; Abbott Laboratories; Abbott Laboratories, Inc.; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.; Cephalon, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Janssen Pharmaceutica, Inc.; Endo Health Solutions Inc.; Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Dr. Perry Fine; Dr. Scott Fishman; and Dr. Lynn Webster.

The state of the opioid crisis continues to be dire in McHenry County. Tragically, we have lost over 70 members of our community to an opioid-related overdose death in 2017. Apart from the toll on human HUNTLEY FD PHOTO McHenry County News life, the crisis has financially strained the services the County provides its residents and employees. Human services, social services, court services, Last week Huntley Firefighters trained on ice rescue emergencies. With colder temperatures in our forecast, please use extreme law enforcement services, the office caution around ice and open water. of the coroner/medical examiner and health services, including hospitals,

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City of Harvard welcomes new Superintendent of Parks and Recreation The City of Harvard recently announced the hire of Ryan M. Knop as the new Superintendent of Parks and Recreation. Knop will be responsible but not limited to the day-to-day operations of Harvard’s aquatic center, programming, and activities for the community of Harvard, Ill. Michael Kelly, Mayor for The City of Harvard, states “Knop’s strong background, education, enthusiasm, and robust ideas willbenefit the community of Harvard immensely.”

Knop, 25, joined the City of Harvard on Nov. 15 and has giant aspirations for this wonderful community.

Knop is a lifelong resident of Harvard, graduating from Harvard High School in 2010. Knop then went on

and received his Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill. “I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful community. I couldn’t be more excited to start this wonderful new journey to benefit and better the community that I love.” said Knop.

“Ryan has the educational background and the drive to be very successful in this role,” said Harvard Park Board Chairman Jay Schulz.

“Being he was born and raised in Harvard, and has developed connections to the community and it’s leaders, should make it much easier for him to have that success.”

Knop can be reached at City Hall Monday through Friday or by appointment if necessary.

Area residents invited to ‘A Very Chilly Chili Crawl’ Shake of the winter blahs with “A Very Chilly Chili Crawl” hosted

by McHenry County Conservation District on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

Round up some friends to join us for a frosty hike. Afterwards gather in the toasty warm dining room for a taste of some local brews, three kinds of chili, a variety of toppings and a dessert you cook over the campfire yourself.

The hike may be up to 1½ miles depending on conditions. We’ll stop along the way to soak in win-

ter’s beauty, discover how animals survive winter, play a friendly game and enjoy a good winter’s walk. Dress for the weather. A valid I.D. is required for those choosing to consume alcoholic beverages.

Registration and fee due by Jan. 25: County resident $15. (NR $18).

Just for Adults, Ages 21+. Register online, by phone (free programs only) at 815-479-5779, by mail-in and drop-off at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

WNHS scholar athlete honored

by Chicago organization Woodstock North High School senior Braeden Given was recently honored by the Positive Coaching Alliance in Chicago as a remarkable scholar athlete at the annual Impact Scholarship Awards Celebration held at the Chicago Sports Museum in November.

Braeden was one of 20 Chicago area students who received a scholarship from the Positive Coaching Alliance.

The Triple-Impact Competitor Scholarships are awarded to senior athletes based on their essays detailing how they meet the following criteria: personal mastery, leadership with teammates and honoring the game.

Representatives said there were more than 200 applications and that “Braeden’s stood out as a result of his athletic and academic accomplishments, but also showed us the extra dedication to the core principles of

a Triple Impact Competitor and the mission of the Positive Coaching Alliance.

Braeden Given is exactly what we look for in our scholarship recipBraeden Given ients!”

Positive Coaching Alliance is a national organization that works to develop “Better Athletes, Better People” by partnering with youth and high school athletic programs to provide athletes with a character-building sports experience.

“We are delighted for Braeden and ask you to join us in congratulating him and wishing the best for the remainder of his senior year and on into college,” said Tai Duncan, executive director of Positive Coaching Alliance - Chicago.

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101st year of Girl Scouts selling cookies begins On Jan. 5, ushered in the next century of Girl Scouts selling cookies. The Girl Scout Cookie Program® not only teaches girls essential entrepreneurial skills but also powers amazing experiences for them across the United States.

After last year’s 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts selling cookies, Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) is kicking off this season with the return of the much anticipated Girl Scout S’mores™, the most popular flavor to launch in the 101 years of Girl Scouts selling cookies! Consumers can now fuel leadership experiences and build the next generation of entrepreneurs by purchasing Girl Scout S’mores and other classic favorites!

Local Girl Scouts will take cookie orders from January 5–28, 2018. In addition to S’mores, the cookie lineup features refreshing Thin Mints, caramel-y Samoas, peanut butter-stuffed Tagalongs, crunchy Do-si-dos, buttery Trefoils, zesty lemon Savannah Smiles, and toffee-chipped Toffee-tastics (gluten free, too!).

Cookies are on sale for $5 per box! If you don’t know a Girl Scout, email cookies4you@girlscoutsni. org to be connected to a local entrepreneur who would love to add you to her customer list!

During Girl Scout Cookie season, each G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ sets out to sell delicious cookies while also building entrepreneurial and business skills imperative for leadership and future success.

Almost 1 million Girl Scouts participate in the cookie program each year, generating nearly $800 million in sales during the average season. All of the net revenue raised—100 percent of it—stays within the northern Illinois area. Councils use

Huntley Park District offering tree recycling

Bring your tree to Sun Valley Farm at Betsey Warrington Park, free of tinsel and decorations, by Jan. 31. The trees will be used as mulch in our beautiful parks! Please note, the Park District no longer provides curb side pick-up.

There is no charge for this service.

In Sun City, Waste Management provides pickup of Christmas trees during the month of January. Tinsel and decorations need not be removed as these trees will be discarded in the landfill with other waste. Trees may be a maximum of 6 feet tall. There is no charge for this service.

cookie earnings to power amazing experiences for girls through their programming, while girls and their troops decide how to invest in impactful community projects, personal enrichment opportunities, and more.

Further, skills girls learn in the cookie program also influence later success: data shows more than half (57 percent) of Girl Scout alumnae in business say the cookie program was beneficial to skills they possess today, such as money management, goalsetting, and public speaking.

Last year, GSNI debuted Girl Scout S’mores—a crunchy graham sandwich cookie with a chocolate and marshmallow-y filling, embossed with designs honoring Girl Scouts’ outdoor badges or Outdoor Badges?—which are sure to be best-sellers again.

This year, girls will sell cookies door-to-door and at booth sales as well as through the Digital Cookie® platform, an innovative and educational web-based addition to the cookie program that helps girls run and manage their Girl Scout Cookie businesses online.

Now in its fourth year, the Digital Cookie platform continues to bring Girl Scout programming into the future by providing girls with invaluable business and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills that prepare them for 21st century leadership.

Firefighters respond to commercial structure fire in Crystal Lake On Dec. 30, at 4:21 p.m., the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the report of a commercial structure on fire at 191 W. Virginia St. in Crystal Lake.

Multiple calls from people driving by reported smoke coming from the building via 911.

The first engine to arrive on the scene at 4:24 p.m. reported thick black smoke coming from the building. The fire appears to have originated in an office on one end of the building. The fire was deemed under control at 5:44 p.m.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries at the scene. Total amount of damage is estimated to be in excess of $175,000. The City of Crystal Lake Building Department responded to the scene and deemed the structure uninhabitable until re-

pairs are made. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Additional units from the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District, Barrington/Countryside Fire Protection District, Carpentersville Fire Protection District, Cary Fire Protection District, East Dundee Fire Protection District, Fox River Grove Fire Protection District, Huntley Fire Protection District, Marengo Fire/Rescue District, McHenry County Emergency Management Agency, McHenry Township Fire Protection District, Nunda Rural Fire Protection District, Salvation Army, Wauconda Fire Protection District, West Dundee Fire Department, Wonder Lake Fire Protection District, and Woodstock Fire/ Rescue District assisted at the scene and with the investigation.

Algonquin freezes property tax levy The Algonquin Village Board unanimously approved freezing the current property tax levy for the 2017 tax year at their meeting on Dec. 19. The $5.6 million property tax levy, which is payable by property owners in 2018, is below 2008 levels.

“Operating within our means has always been a top priority for our Village Board” said Village President John Schmitt. “While we are managing our operating costs well, we continue to make sound investments in infrastructure and transportation that will help fuel the

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growth of our local economy for years to come.”

The Village of Algonquin’s property tax rate ranks among the lowest for a municipality in the regional area. The Village receives approximately $0.06 of every $1 paid in property taxes, or six percent of a resident’s overall tax bill, with the remainder being paid to other taxing bodies such as schools, counties, and other special districts. Of the Village’s portion of the property tax, 84 percent is dedicated to public safety.

“We’ve been able to responsi-

bly ease the Village’s portion of property tax bills while still appropriately funding our long-term obligations and making wise investments in our infrastructure” said Schmitt.

The approval of the flat property tax levy for 2017 comes on top of $1.4 million of property tax abatements for outstanding bond issues approved by the Village Board in July.

For more information regarding Village of Algonquin financial information, please visit www.algonquin.org/finance.

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and excessive opioid prescriptions, substance abuse treatment services, ambulatory services, emergency department services, and inpatient hospital services, among others.

The opioid crisis has also caused the counties to incur substantial economic, administrative and social costs relating to opioid addiction and abuse, including criminal justice costs, victimization costs, child protective services costs, lost productivity costs, and education and prevention program costs, among others.

The lawsuit alleges the defendants sought to create a false perception in the minds of physicians, patients, health care providers and health care

payors that using opioids to treat chronic pain was safe for most patients and that the drugs’ benefits outweighed the risks. This was allegedly perpetrated through a civil conspiracy involving a coordinated, sophisticated and highly deceptive (unbranded to evade the extensive regulatory framework governing branded communications) promotion and marketing campaign that began in the late 1990s, became more aggressive around 2006, and is ongoing. Specifically, the complaints detail how the defendants allegedly poured significant financial resources into generating articles, continuing medical education cours-

es and other “educational” materials, conducting sales visits to doctors, and supporting a network of professional societies and advocacy groups – all of which were successful in the intended purpose of creating a new and phony “consensus” supporting the long-term use of opioids.

The lawsuit will be prosecuted by the law firms of Simmons Hanly Conroy and Meyers & Flowers, two of the nation’s largest law firms focused on consumer protection and mass tort actions.

These firms will represent the County on a contingency fee basis and, as such, the cost of litigation will not be borne by taxpayers.

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Cult film inspires Woodstock to celebrate Groundhog Day over and over every February

In 1991, a Hollywood film crew moved tons of equipment into Woodstock’s town square, and a band began playing the Pennsylvania Polka over and over and over again. They had come to shoot Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie McDowell. Released the following year, the movie soon became a cult favorite, a status it maintains a quarter century later.

Today, this McHenry County town 50 miles northwest of Chicago throws a mid-winter party to recall the fun it had standing in for Punxsutawney, Pa., home of the famous forecasting rodent. Woodstock’s annual “Groundhog Days” festival, to be held February 1-4, 2018, attests to the continuing popularity of the film, drawing an international assemblage of fans every year.

The hoopla gets underway the evening of Thursday, Feb. 1, when the festival’s official furry mascot, Woodstock Willie, welcomes his guests at a sparkling Awakening of the Groundhog Ceremony at the Woodstock Opera House. The opera

house played the Pennsylvania Hotel in the movie, and is one of many film sites that the movie’s devotees will recognize.

The main event for Groundhog Day, Friday, Feb. 2, is Woodstock Willie’s official daybreak prognostication. To the oomp-pa-pas of a polka band, hundreds will gather on Woodstock Square to see the nation’s second-most-famous groundhog emerge from his tree trunk home. If he sees his shadow, it means there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, will there be an early spring?

Following the prognostication, there’s a whirlwind of activities throughout the weekend that include: guided walking tours of film sites; free showings of the movie; two breakfasts and a dinner dance at the Woodstock Moose Lodge, where the movie’s bachelor auction and dance scenes were filmed; Jim May’s Groundhog Tales; Groundhog Day trivia; movie memorabilia; beer tasting; chili cookoff; groundhog wood carving, bowling tourna-

ment and pub crawl. Drink to “world peace” where Murray and McDowell did in the movie at the bar of the Public House restaurant in the Old Courthouse. Be sure to get a souvenir shot glass, too!

During events in Woodstock Square and on the walking tours, step on a plaque that reads “Bill Murray Stepped Here,” mounted on the curb where the actor plunged into a huge slush puddle in the movie. The walking tour includes 15 sites where memorable movie scenes such as that were shot. A favorite stop is the exquisitely-restored Cherry Tree Inn Bed & Breakfast, portrayed in the movie as the Cherry Tree Inn, the boarding house where Murray woke up over and over and over again.

You’ll be invited inside for a glass of hot cider.

Festivities wrap up on Sunday, Feb. 4, with Woodstock Willie’s Family Fun Day, an indoor family fun fair with games, balloon artist, crafts, coloring, photo booth with props, pizza, face painting, treats and more!

Most Groundhog Days events are free, but a few require tickets purchased in advance. For a detailed list of events, dates and times, log on to www.woodstockgroundhog.org. If you are unable to visit Woodstock during the festival, you can download a self-guided walking tour of film sites and visit them over and over again on your own, any day of the year.

Real Woodstock Woodstock is Groundhog Days and a whole lot more! Just 47 miles from Chicago, it’s on the edge of the Chicago metro area. It’s close to the city with a small town, rural personality all its own. Rich with Victorian architecture, a town square that seems frozen in time, and a worldrenowned opera house, Woodstock also has an independent streak brimming with creativity. Discover all this McHenry County gem has to offer at www.realwoodstock.com. For an even more enjoyable visit, take Metra for relaxing travel to Woodstock! The Woodstock Depot is in

In my opinion

Time flies! The world keeps spinning as years zip by

2018! How can it be nearly twenty years since the whole Y2K drama?

And how can it be just two years from something so sci-fi sounding as 2020? As they say, time flies.

That year, 2020, just sounds so utterly cool. It’s not my imagination that it seems like a science fiction number. Plenty of movie makers thought so too.

A film from the year 2000 from director Brian DePalma, Mission to Mars, was set in 2020. The recent movie, from 2015, The Martian, starring Matt Damon, was set in 2035.

That too is just a blink away.

A quick Google search reveals several films set in 2020, with names that sound ominous. Annihilation Earth; Edge of Tomorrow; Droid; Code Name Phoenix; Future XCops; Reign of Fire; Stranded; Supervolcano; Yesterday; Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet; and my favorite, Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys.

What once seemed so futuristic is just about 700 days away.

In 1920, could they possibly have imagined our current day to day life?

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KELLY SIMMONS Columnist

Highly doubtful. So much changes and changes so quickly. I cannot venture what life will be life ten years from now, much less a hundred years.

The average cost of own a home in 1920 was $3000. You could buy a loaf of bread for a dime, and a car for $290. A refrigerator would cost about the same as a car. Luxury items both.

Today it might cost you a grand to get a fridge, and about $30,000 for that new car. My, how times have changed.

Henry Ford making an automobile that the middle class could afford truly changed the nation. People could now take longer trips and that created a need for gas stations and hotels and tourist attractions. Can you imagine

kids in the 1800s begging for a trip to Disney World? They could not have fathomed such a thing.

The average annual salary in the 1920s for a school teacher was $970.

(Oh, to buy a car or a fridge?!) An industrial worker made more, at about $1,400. The 1920 population was about 105.7 million. In 2015, 318.9 million. World population in 1920 was 1,944,000,000.

1920 was an important year of change. That was the year that the 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote.

We also had the 18th Amendment to the Constitution in 1920, which outlawed the production and consumption of alcohol and was more commonly known as Prohibition. Hello, Al Capone.

That time in history was a time of invention and progress. We welcomed washing machines and vacuum cleaners into our homes, and Drano became available to start unclogging household drains and toilets. The first commercial radio station in the US hit the airwaves in

1920, Pittsburgh’s KDKA. Just three years later, there were more than 500 radio stations in the country, and home radios became mass produced.

“Progressive times” means many things. For example, the word “robot” was first used in a 1920 play, R.U.R. (Rossum’s Universal Robots), and was derived from the Slavic word for “slave labor.” Look how far we’ve come.

And on a sad note, look how far we have not come. A horse-drawn wagon filled with explosives was blown up on Wall Street in New York City, killing 38 people and injuring hundreds. The perpetrators were never caught.

One hundred years. In 50 years, I will be just over 100 years old. I still plan to be around. I have zero idea what will exist then. Recent advances in technology boggle my mind now. Then? I can only imagine. And hope to still be able to write about it.

Write to Kelly now at info@kellyepperson.com or PO Box 2324, Loves Park, IL 61131. Follow www. kellyepperson.com.

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The solution to life’s problems: wrestling When my boys play together it always ends the same way. It doesn’t matter what they are doing, the result adds up to intertwined bodies, leg locks and takedowns. In a word: wrestling.

Wrestling, in and of itself, is not a bad thing. Wrestling as a sport can be athleticism at its best. Wrestling for the fun of it is harmless and… fun.

My boys know little of the intricacies of the sport of wrestling; it can also be said that they do not know how to wrestle for the fun of it. This concept is beyond them. Wrestling that starts out as fun culminates in illegal moves, injured bodies and broken furniture.

The term fun competition is an oxymoron at my house. Competition means there is a winner, and having a winner means someone must be the loser. My boys will do whatever it takes to avoid being losers – especially when battling against their brothers.

When they build Lego cars, they race them to discover whose is fastest.

When they toss the football, they look to see who can throw the farthest. They create contests to determine who can

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JILL PERTLER Contributor

eat the most fried eggs, who can take the quickest shower, who can put forth the biggest burp or who has the cleanest bedroom. I’m just kidding about the bedroom. That would be too good to be true. But I think you get the point. Competition is in their blood.

Competition, when it comes to brothers and wrestling in the living room, is not a good thing. Because of this, we have a no-wrestling rule in the house. It is a rule that is strictly enforced – and often broken.

A good wrestling bout can break out at any time of the day, but my boys seem especially prone to this sort of play in the morning, when they are supposed to be getting ready for school.

It is a 20-minute period of high-energy, high-stress and high-activity. Things

must get done. Hair combed. Teeth brushed. Homework assignments located. Beds, breakfast and backpacks all need attending to. The bus will not wait.

There is no time for wrestling. No time.

Yet, it’s hard to ignore the unmistakable sounds of grunting, groaning and grappling coming from their bedroom.

These noises have nothing to do with tooth brushing or hair combing. I don’t even need to see them to know they are breaking the no-wrestling rule.

Almost every morning we interrupt them in some sort of wiggling, giggling, tussling state. It usually takes two or three reminders, coupled with a raised voice, to put a halt to the wrestling and a start to the bed making.

It can try the patience of the most patient parent.

On one especially long and wearisome 20-minute morning last week, it looked like the wrestling would win out and we’d never make it to school. No one had combed his hair. We couldn’t find socks to match. The youngest brother spilled syrup on his pants during breakfast and had to make a quick

change. Still, they found time to wrestle.

I let out what must have sounded like a tired sigh because my husband looked up from his tooth brushing to give me a knowing look.

“It’s infuriating,” I said. “I have to ask them over and over to comb their hair because all they want to do is play!”

As the words flew from my mouth, I listened to them and had to smile. I saw that my husband was doing the same through his toothpaste foam. We were frustrated, yes. But we both heard what I said: All they want to do is play.

What parent can fault a kid for that?

Isn’t that what we all want – to stop everything and play? Wouldn’t it be great to forget about life’s responsibilities and settle all discord through a simple bit of wrestling with our brother?

Life should only be so simple. It really should.

Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright, author and member of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. Don’t miss a slice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

the heart of downtown, within walking distance of all Groundhog Days events. Complete Metra schedules can be found at www.metrarail.com.

Plan an Overnight in McHenry County McHenry County is just a 60-minute drive northwest of Chicago, bordered on the north by Wisconsin, and on the south by I-90. The Fox River winds down from the Chain of Lakes through the towns on the eastern side of the county, while country roads meander the western side. For visitor information with lodging and dining options throughout McHenry County, go to www.visitmchenrycounty. com, e-mail info@visitmchenrycounty.com, or phone 815-893-6280. Follow on Instagram and Facebook @visitmchenrycounty. For a free digital McHenry County 2017/2018 Insiders Guide, click here www.visitmchenrycounty.com/Request-Information.

Prairie Ridge singers, musicians to perform in Peoria

The Prairie Ridge Music Department is proud to announce that Andrew Bradshaw (Sr), Chris MacDonald (Sr), KC Osude (Jr), and AJ Weber (Sr) were selected from thousands of high school students statewide as members of the ILMEA AllState Choirs.

Having auditioned for the Illinois District 7 Regional Honor Choir back in October, these four students were notified on Dec. 4 that they had been selected as members of the two All-State Choirs that will perform on Jan. 27, at the Peoria Civic Centre in Peoria, Illinois.

Prior to the Festival Concerts, Chris will rehearse for two days with the All-State Chorus under the direction of Josephine Lee (President and Artistic Director of the Chicago Children’s Choir) while Andrew, KC, & AJ will participate in the All-State Honors Chorus under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred (Director of The Salt Lake Choral Artists).

Each All-State ensemble is comprised of 200 students chosen from the nine regional districts that make up IMEA (Illinois Music Eduactors Assosication). Selection to these ensembles is the highest individual honor available to choral students in Illinois.

The music department is also very proud to announce that Ben Linger (Sr) - Percussion, Audrey Peterson (Sr) - Flute and William Zakoian (Sr) - Percussion have been selected to the participate in Band at All-State this year. Upon arrival in Peoria, all three will re-audition with the top instrumentalists in the state to receive their final seating in either the AllState or All-State Honors Band.

Groot to pick up Christmas trees

Groot will collect Christmas trees from residents of Algonquin at no charge on your normal collection day throughout the month of January.

In order for a tree to be collected, it must be placed at the curb or the end of your driveway by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. All lights and decorations must be removed.

Trees should not be placed in plastic bags, and any trees over six feet tall should be cut in half so one person can handle them.

Also, trees should be placed on top of the snow. Trees buried under snow may result in Groot not collecting them.

Please contact Groot Customer Service at 800-244-1977 with any refuse or recycling inquiries.

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Join others ‘In Search of Eagles & Eagles of Illinois’ The public is invited to join other birdwatchers on Saturday, Jan. 20 at “In search of Eagles and Eagles of Illinois: with viewing along Fox River in Illinois and at Fontana Beach in Wisconsin from 8 to 10 a.m. and a program from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Viewing locations along the Fox River:

McHenry Dam – Enter through Moraine Hills State Park at S. River Road and McHenry Dam Road.

Algonquin Dam – 123 S. Harrison St., Algonquin Carpentersville Dam – Fox River Shores Forest Preserve, Carpentersville off Rt. 31 (preserve’s parking lot is across street from 317 N. Lincoln Ave.)

Viewing location at Lake Geneva: Fontana Beach – S. Lake Shore Dr, Fontana-On-Geneva Lake, Wis. (parking on either side of S Lake Shore Dr.) Eagles of Illinois program location: Prairieview Education Center,

2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake For more information, call 815678-4532 x8116 Representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and McHenry County Audubon will be on hand between 8–10 a.m. at three locations along

Auto students repair Jeep to donate to family in need

By Terri Reineck

PRARIE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL

​This lesson extends far beyond the classroom walls.

“What if we could get our cars donated, have our students do as much as they could on the cars, fix them up, clean them up, and then donate it on,” said Kevin Koeppen, Prairie Ridge High School’s industry & career division leader.

It’s a project with a special purpose. Students in Autos 2 at Prairie Ridge High School are putting in the work to repair a donated Jeep.

“We’re going through the brakes, fluids, filters, we’re going to have to remove and then replace the transmission. That’s not something high school students do every day,” said Matt Hardt, auto teacher.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 22ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARCIA LINDT, DECEASED; CARY WOODS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; HEATHER JADWIN; JULIE FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF MARCIA LINDT, DECEASED; STEVEN D. LINDT; Defendants, 15 CH 1114 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the hour of 10:30 a.m. in the conference room, 970 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Unit Number 18-5-713-545 in the Cary Woods Condominium, as delineated on a survey of the following described real estate: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Cary Woods, being a subdivision of the Southeast quarter of Section 13 and the northeast quarter of Section 24, Township 43 North, Range 8 and the Southwest quarter of Section 18 and the Northeast quarter of Section 19, Township 43 North, Range 9, all east of the Third Principal Meridian, according to the plat thereof, recorded February 20, 2003 as Document Number 2003R0022113, in McHenry County, Illinois, which survey is attached as Exhibit “C” to the declaration of Condominium recorded September 4, 2003 as Document Number 2003R0122476; together with its undivided percentage interest in the common elements, in

When students complete the repairs, they will donate the Jeep to the Cars Ministry, an organization which provides reliable transportation to families in need.

“When I heard about the project I was actually really excited because it was something I could do that would help out another person and apply my skill to,” said Daniel Bruce, Autos 2 student.

Teaching auto students that their work, as a car mechanic, is a service others depend on.

“Even though you get to learn everything about cars while you’re in this class, and fixing them up, but it’s definitely knowing that we’re donating it to someone that needs it,” said Ryan Nathan, Autos 2 student.

This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the community. Prairie Ridge High

School’s auto program recently received several car donations from local families and a generous $37,000 donation in parts from Motorwerks in South Barrington.

“It shows that as a mechanic you’re doing more than turning a wrench, not only is it showing what they can do skill wise, but it’s showing that as a mechanic you truly serve a purpose to your customer,” said Koeppen.

Students are getting hands-on experience while also paying it forward. They are helping those who need it most.

“They’ve taken the ball and run with it,” said Hardt.

“I think the biggest thing I’m looking forward to is seeing it roll out of the bay and it’s going to someone that needs it,” said Bruce.

Public Notices McHenry County, Illinois.

P.I.N. 20-19-106-016.

Commonly known as 545 Cary Woods Circle, Cary, IL 60013.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 17-011502 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3071591 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 4, 11 & 18, 2018) 303856

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT R. JOHNSON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00256 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 20, 2018, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 22 AND 23 IN BLOCK 52 IN SAMPSON SEX AND

COMPANY, LILY LAKE SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH EAST HALF OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 44 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 28, 1926 AS DOCUMENT NO. 74254 IN BOOK 5 OF PLATS, PAGE 81, IN MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 521 SHERIDAN ROAD, LAKEMOOR, IL 60050 Property Index No. 15-05284-025; 15-05-284-024.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03872.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal. com Attorney File No. 14-1703872 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00256 TJSC#: 37-10665 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I3072426 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 11, 18 & 25, 2018)

the Fox River to help the public search for eagles: McHenry Dam, Algonquin Dam, and Carpentersville Dam and a new fourth location at Fontana Beach in Wisconsin. (Fontana has earned the “Bird City Wisconsin” designation.)

Volunteers will have scopes and binoculars available for use at each location, along with guided activities for children. Maps to the locations are available at www.

MCCDistrict.org.

The final part of the day’s event, Eagles of Illinois, presented by the Illinois Raptor Center and sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center in Crystal Lake.

Those who are registered will get to see the power and beauty of these truly magnificent birds of prey and meet a Bald Eagle and a Golden Eagle.

Highlights include other birds of prey that are commonly misidentified as eagles. Program is free to all ages but space is limited and registration is required, 815-4795779.

Well-being check ends with SWAT team assistance

On Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 at about 8:15 a.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a home in the 2000 block of Grandview Drive in unincorporated Johnsburg for a check for well-being.

Upon their arrival, deputies made contact through a closed door with a distraught 27-year-old woman.

The woman declined to open the door and eventually refused further communication with police, but information from other sources indicated that the woman was threatening to shoot herself.

Due to the situation and the extremely cold temperatures, the McHenry County Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT Team was activated to assist. Lake in the Hills Police Department responded with its mobile command post; the McHenry Township Fire Protection District assisted with a warming station; and officers from the McHenry City Police Department and Johnsburg Police Department assisted at the scene.

At approximately noon, contact was reestablished with the woman, who was alone in the residence.

She was subsequently transported by ambulance to Centegra Hospital in Woodstock. No one was injured during the incident and no weapon was recovered from the residence.

Kids’ Night Out offered at Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center

Centegra Health Bridge Fitness Center’s KidZone in Crystal Lake offers a fun-filled evening from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 12 for children ages 1 to 11.

Kids’ Night Out will take place at Health Bridge, 200 E. Congress Parkway and will give kids a chance to work on a craft, eat pizza, swim and watch a movie with popcorn.

Swimming is for children ages 4 to 11. Registration for this event is required. To register, call 815-4442912 or see the concierge in the Fitness Center’s lobby. Cost for Kids’ Night Out is $25 for members and $38 for non-members.

Centegra Health System provides patients the high-quality services they need in convenient locations throughout the community. For more information visit Centegra. org, search for Centegra on Facebook and Twitter or call 877-CEN304514 TEGRA (877-236-8347).

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Car snow survival tips for frigid weather Every year, winter throws out more than a few weather and travel-related situations. Freezing rain, blinding snow and icy roadways can make even short drives across town hazardous.

A traffic accident, a police matter or snow emergency may hold you up for hours; you have to prepare for the unexpected, especially in the Midwest. When winter storms happen, first-responder crews and towtrucks will be spread thin as they deal with others.

Keep basics inside the car Make a kit in a duffle bag or backpack to keep everything in one place and easy to find.

• Snacks and bottled water: Go

for those that are easy to pack and contain protein and simple carbs for quick energy and nourishment, such as nuts, raisins and mini candy bars.

• Stay-warm gear: Stash a few extra hats, gloves, scarves and a blanket or two.

• Emergency supplies: Pack a first-aid kit that includes essential medications, a whistle, a batteryoperated or hand-crank radio and a lightweight flashlight (reverse batteries’ placement inside flashlights to keep them from accidentally turning on and burning out when not in use).

Store small essentials in the glove box For shorter and less dire emergencies, you’ll appreciate having a few

things within easy reach.

• Cellphone chargers: Keep a standard one that plugs into your car’s charging port, but also invest in one with its own stored charge that can give your phone an emergency boost.

• Emergency contact card: As a backup, write a card with phone numbers for kids’ schools, doctors, tow services, relatives and other key numbers you typically store on your cell phone.

• A road map because people rely heavily on a phone or car’s GPS that may not work.

• Extra cash: Go for small bills.

Power outages mean cash registers and credit card machines won’t be working, so having small bills lets

Attract birds to your yard this winter Does winter weather get you down? Brighten up those dreary days by attracting beautiful birds to your yard. Whether it’s a food source or protection from the colder temperatures, there are several ways you can attract birds to your yard this winter.

Unlike other wild animals, birds actually rely on us come wintertime.

Since most of their natural food supply (which consists mainly of worms, fruit and fallen seeds) is difficult to locate during winter, many birds have a hard time coping with the colder temperatures. To keep themselves warm, birds will fluff up their feathers; this movement produces air pockets, keeping the

birds well insulated for a short duration. But, like typical warm-blooded animals, they can only do that for so long before exhausting themselves.

One way to coax them into your yard is by offering them high-calorie and high-fat foods. Rich in protein and packed with pure fat substance, these foods provide birds with high doses of energy so they can deal with the sudden drops in temperature. Whether you put out just one or many types of bird seed, you are actually helping several bird species stay alive.

Now that the birds are well fed, how do they stay hydrated? Like food in winter, water is in high demand but in short supply.

Since their typical water sources (ponds, streams and rivers) are frozen over, birds often have to search for fresh water. You can help these desperate birds quench their thirst by placing a heated birdbath in your backyard. And, if you already have an unheated birdbath, you can place a Birdbath de- icer at the bottom of your basin.

This heating element is critical because it prevents the water from freezing, allowing the birds to sip on some crisp and cold water.

Once a flock of birds identify a safe and secure water source in your yard, you’ll have a lot of feathered friends visiting you in the coming months.

you buy items without overpaying.

Stow big stuff in the trunk If you get stuck in the snow, having a few larger items on hand can help. • Snow-removal tools: A small shovel with a folding or telescoping handle is compact and useful. An extra ice scraper and brush may also come in handy. Emergency flares.

• Rock salt or sand: A bag of either provides traction in case you your wheels are spinning.

• Windshield fluid: It’s smart to top off your car’s fluid before longer

trips, and keep extras.

• Towels: A large beach towel or two lets you dry off after digging in the snow.

Pack for special needs If you frequently travel with kids, elderly or others with special needs, be sure to think ahead to what could be useful.

For example, extra baby formula or food, diapers and a few additional kids’ games, books and activities can make a traffic standstill more pleasant for everyone.

Special performance: Aldo Leopold and the Ghost of Sand County

From Kohl’s Wild Theater with McHenry County Conservation District

Join McHenry County Conservation District for a family-friendly performance of Aldo Leopold and the Ghost of Sand County brought to us by the traveling troupe from Kohl’s Wild Theater on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood.

In this 40-minute musical the cast will portray Aldo Leopold, considered to be the godfather of conservation, and his children as he sends them out on an adventure into the wilderness of Wisconsin.

The play is designed to teach lessons about the importance of conserving the land and will introduce

your family to other famous conservationists from our region.

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the performance begins promptly at 2 p.m. Family activities will be offered before and after the play.

Kohl’s Wild Theater is a partnership of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee and Kohl’s Cares.

Registration is required. Free for county residents (NR $5). For adults and families ages 5 and up. Register online, by phone (free programs only) at (815) 479-5779, by mail-in and drop-off at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME:FAMOUS AMERICANS

72. *Kentucky’s Fort ____, named for first US Secretary of War 73. Aye’s opposite 74. English homework?

ACROSS 1. Echo sounder 6. Sheepish cry 9. Speed obstacle 13. Seven day mourning period 14. 100% 15. More painful 16. It’s often wreaked 17. Cardinal 3 18. Figure with vertex and rays 19. *Pop icon-painting pop icon 21. *Jackie O’s first husband 23. “You betcha!”

24. Off-color 25. Like TV’s Randall/Klugman couple 28. Genealogy “plant” 30. No, it doesn’t crawl in one’s ear 35. *World-famous yellow cartoon boy 37. Kuwaiti, e.g.

39. Tarzan’s swing 40. Indian nursemaid 41. Gardener’s pipe, pl.

43. Overeat 44. Last European colony in China 46. Surfer’s stop 47. Bone-dry 48. Choose by divine intervention 50. Police informer 52. Hi-____ 53. Chihuahua-Pug hybrid 55. By means of 57. *Norma Jean’s pseudonym 61. *His Airness 64. Naked protozoa 65. Not an amateur 67. Type of wave 69. Surrendered land 70. What iodine and quinine have in common 71. Like unbagged tea

DOWN 1. Wildfire remains 2. *Famous American clarinetist, Artie ____ 3. Cher or Mariah Carey, e.g.?

4. Poacher’s ware 5. Prestige 6. Get-out-of-jail money 7. *Cassius Clay 8. Like Mary-Kate and Ashley 9. Capital of West Germany, 19491989 10. Push for something 11. Mix together 12. Mouse to a snake 15. Footwear to match toga 20. *Queen of All Media 22. Bo Peep follower 24. Renting 25. *2009 Nobel Prize for Peace recipient 26. Israeli statesman Moshe 27. Famous Slytherin member 29. Aphrodite’s son 31. Semis 32. Australian horse 33. Accustom 34. *Man behind Windows 36. Bangkok inhabitant 38. Between Phi and Kappa 42. Aussie gas station 45. Without clothes 49. Olden day “your” 51. Middle Ages garment 54. Remove from Google Maps 56. Dora the Explorer’s farewell 57. *Baseball Hall of Famer, Connie ____ 58. End of grace 59. Redecorate, e.g.

60. Wild goat 61. *Actor Bishop or punk rocker Ramone 62. Fusses 63. *Neil Armstrong’s employer 66. Ribonucleic acid 68. Grazing land

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Gas prices rise nationwide due to winter costs Average retail gasoline prices in the stateline have risen 1.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.51/g as of last Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 139 gas outlets. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.48/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices during the past week, prices last weekend were 11.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 5.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.3 cents per gallon during the last month and

stands 13.6 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices on Jan. 2 have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.40/g in 2017, $1.91/g in 2016, $2.13/g in 2015, $3.35/g in 2014 and $3.30/g in 2013.

Areas and their current gas price climate: Milwaukee - $2.44/g, up 1.1 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.43/g.

Madison - $2.38/g, down 0.3 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.38/g.

Chicago - $2.83/g, up 4.7 cents per gallon from last week’s $2.79/g.

“It’s mostly a happy New Year as gas prices remain in the low-to-mid

$2 per gallon range, but it’s not quite as happy as could be as it’s the priciest start to a New Year since 2014,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.

“2017 wrapped up a fairly tame year, but keep in mind oil prices are among the highest we’ve witnessed in over two years, and we’re in the middle of a severe cold snap, one which is likely to drive up demand for heating oil, propane and other petroleum products, which is certainly a bullish start to the year.

GasBuddy’s 2018 Annual Fuel Outlook, being released tomorrow morning, will be giving motorists a good look at what to expect in the

Environmental Defenders’ recycling drives closed for winter months The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s monthly recycling drives will be closed for the winter months of December, January and February. We will reopen in March.

Styrofoam collection: Through partnership with U-Haul of Crystal Lake, Dart Company, The Village of Algonquin, Chicago Logistic Service, and The Algonquin Township Highway Department, our Styrofoam collection sites at 110 Meyer Dr. in Algonquin (open 24 hours a day) and 3702 US Hwy. 14

in Crystal Lake (hours: 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday) are open year-round. In the new year, Woodstock will be an additional location where clean Styrofoam can be dropped off for recycling.

Founded in 1970, The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides the community with educational programs and volunteer and advocacy action through

committees, including Recycling, Transportation, Water & Natural Resource Protection, Plastic Reduction, Education, Fundraising and Membership.

Donations and membership are encouraged and are tax-deductible as charitable contributions. For more information and benefits of membership, please visit www. mcdef.org or through Facebook at facebook.com/Environmental Defenders or call 815-338-0393, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

year ahead. In looking at our own report card from our 2017 Fuel Outlook, we had forecast a yearly average gas price of $2.49 per gallon, and were less than 10 cents away from hitting it head on. Anyone who’s got a tank to fill - whether gas or diesel - will want to stay in the know for what’s coming in the year ahead.”

About GasBuddy GasBuddy is the technology company changing the way more than 70 million consumers find, purchase, and save money on gasoline. Founded in 2000, the original GasBuddy website was a pioneer in crowd-sourced information, le-

veraging technology, big data, and a passionate community that now connects more than 70 million users with real-time, accurate fuel pricing information as well as reliable reviews of gas station amenities and services.

The app and website have the most accurate and real-time fuel prices at over 140,000 unique stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia and is the most comprehensive money-saving companion while on the road. GasBuddy is available on all mobile platforms.

For more information, visit www. gasbuddy.com.

McHenry County Conservation District hosting activities Pre-registration required for all programs as noted.

Visiting Winter Owls – Drop-in Saturday, Jan. 13 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Shelter #1 – Pleasant Valley Conservation Area, 13315 Pleasant Valley Road, Woodstock. Bird enthusiast Dave Miller will help us search for signs of owls seen only in McHenry County during the winter.

We hope to catch sight of a short-eared owl or two, perhaps a saw-whet owl, or maybe even a long-eared owl! Dress for the cold and hiking approximately 3 miles. Hot beverages and snacks provided. Just for Adults, ages 14 and up.

No registration is required for this free drop-in program BUT Check Before You Go, cancellations may occur due to weather or staff emergencies. Check under Site Advisories at MCCDistrict.org or in the online registration system.

Wonders of Winter Monday, Jan. 15 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Road, Ringwood. Kids learn about animals and plants in the winter! Dress in layers for indoor and outdoor activities. Fee: County resident Free (NR $2).

Just for Kids ages 5–13. Registration required by Jan 11.

Nature Play Open House Thursday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to noon at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Parents and tots are invited to experience the fun and learning available at Prairieview Education Center. Play with nature puzzles, games, puppets and more.

A guided hike will be hosted at 11 a.m. A craft table will be set up throughout the program. If you plan to join the hike, dress for the weather and think snow! Fee: County resident Free (NR $5).

Just for Kids ages Infant–5, with chaperone. Registration required.

Winter Constellations Friday, Jan. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Who is Orion and what is his story? Have you heard of the Seven Sisters? Just how are their stories intertwined?

Under a hushed winter sky learn to identify a few major constellations and listen to the stories behind them. Dress for the weather and be prepared to be outside for part of the program.

Fee: County resident Free (NR $5). For Adults and Families.

Registration required.

Winter Scavenger Hunt Sunday, Jan. 21 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Shelter #1 – The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 U.S. Hwy. 14, Cary. Suffering from a case of cabin fever or the winter blues? Try gathering the family for some outdoor fun and fresh air.

We’ll start with an introduction around the campfire at the pavilion. Then your family will head out on a scavenger hunt, looking at winter plant life and searching for signs of animal activity. Free. Adults and Families. Registration required.

Discovery Days Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Lost Valley Visitor Center in Glacial Park, Route 31 and Harts Rd., Ringwood. Enjoy an hour of fun including a game, craft, snack and other educational activities all based around the special theme of the day. Fee: County resident Free (NR $5.00). Just for Kids ages 2–6, with chaperone. Registration required.

Hike Under a Blue Moon Wednesday, Jan. 31 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. The full moon has always been a source of mystery, myth and folklore in various cultures throughout the world. What makes this one a “Blue Moon?” How often do Blue Moons occur?

Learn the answers to these questions and sort fact from fantasy as we enjoy a hike under the full moon. Listen to stories and lore of the season, the night and the moon. Leave your flashlights at home and let the moon light the way.

Fee: County resident Free (NR $2) For Adults and Families.

Registration required.

Visit the District’s website at www.MCCDistrict.org to view all program and event offerings or sign up to receive the seasonal magazine Landscapes.

Register online, by phone (free programs only) at (815) 4795779, by mail-in and drop-off at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road in Crystal Lake, or drop-off only at Lost Valley Visitor Center, Route 31 and Harts Road in Ringwood.

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Specs: 208-230 volt, single phase; Model A4011N, comes with agitator in the hopper. Call/ Text Cyndi (815) 762-2281, or email Cyndi@jensenta.com

1999 HARLEY PRO STREET custom 107 cubic inch S&S motor. All forged internals. Axtell cylinders. 10.5 to 1 compression.

STD dual plug heads. Dyna 2000i ignition. 4500 miles since built.

Transmission is ultima case with Andrews gears and shaft. Bdl belt drive. Black and billet rims and matching rotors. Needs tires. No time to ride with 4 kids. Over 20k invested and hate to sell. Very fast bike and very comfortable. $9,800 OBO 815-751-2627.

2012 Chevy Equinox All Wheel Drive Sport LT. Excellent condition. Runs & smells like new.

Back-up Camera, Bluetooth, Satellite. 85K miles. Asking $11,000.

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Winnebago County, Rockford joining forces in opioid litigation

Answers to Crossword Puzzle

Legal action intended to push for change in practices Winnebago County and The City of Rockford join forces in litigation against pharmaceutical companies and manufacturers to help stem the tide of the growing opioid addiction crisis. City and County officials announced today they intend to pursue legal action against companies they believe helped create and grow the current epidemic. The Winnebago County Board and Rockford City Council are expected to formally approve the action at their next meetings.

“Law enforcement is responding to overdose calls, hospitals are seeing the impact and we’re feeling it across all sectors of our community,” said Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney. “We must take action before this epidemic increases.”

Local, state and federal data show a rapid increase in the number of people addicted to opioids in recent years.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the number of heroin users jumped from 404,000 in 2002 to 948,000 in 2016, a 135 percent increase.

The amount of opioid prescriptions written in the U.S. each year is roughly equal to that of the U.S. population (320 million). The National Institutes

of Health also estimates that 64,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in 2016, with 20,000 of those attributed to synthetic opioids.

In Illinois, more people died in 2014 from drug overdoses than homicides or motor vehicle accidents.

Locally, Winnebago County saw the number of drug overdose deaths nearly triple in 10 years, from 33 in 2006 to 96 in 2016.

“Data shows that past use of prescription opioids is the strongest risk factor for starting and continuing to use heroin,” said Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. “Families are being devastated and it’s imperative that drug manufacturers change the way they do business.”

City and County officials maintain that resources are being used to respond to the crisis and that manufacturers and distributors bear the responsibility to help with those costs. They also assert that excessive prescribing to patients was illegal, with companies ignoring measures intended to prevent overprescribing. Now, taxpayers are responsible for shouldering the burden of responding to the crisis.

“Drug manufacturers have strategically, and with questionable intent, marketed and promoted their

products,” said Winnebago County State’s Attorney Joe Bruscato. “Drug manufacturers bear responsibility for what many are calling an “epidemic”; therefore they should bear responsibility to solve the tragedies this scourge has caused.”

The City and County have hired a team of experienced attorneys to handle the litigation. Leading the team is Attorney Ann Callis. She is a partner at Goldenberg Heller Antognoli, P.C. which is a law firm based in Edwardsville, Illinois. Ms. Callis has experience in Mass Tort litigation targeting pharmaceutical companies. She also served as a Judge for 18 years, which includes 7 years as a felony trial Judge and 7 years as Chief Judge.

Another lead attorney handling the case is Peter Mougey. He is a shareholder with Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & ProcREAL ESTATE tor. Mr. Mougey is recognized as one of Florida’s top 100 trial lawyers, a Florida Super Lawyer in securities IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17TH poration. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ JUDICIAL CIRCUIT litigation, Florida Trends Legal Elite, or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four WINNEBAGO COUNTY and the former President of the na(24) hours. The subject property is subROCKFORD, ILLINOIS tional securities bar association Public ject to general real estate taxes, special Investors Arbitration Bar Association BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY assessments, or special taxes levied (PIABA). against said real estate and is offered The litigation will be filed and com- COMPANY, Plaintiff, for sale without any representation as to mence in U.S. District Court.

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Menards shares tips on saving money this winter

One of the easiest ways to save money is to save energy at home.

You can start by simply paying attention. People who are aware of roughly how much energy they use typically use less energy than those who aren’t mindful.

Be aware of electronics - Electronic devices draw power whenever plugged in, even if they’re turned off. TVs, video players, game consoles, laptops, phone chargers and other electronics are the biggest culprits. Plug them into a power strip that’s on a timer.

Change furnace filters - A furnace is the biggest energy consumer in a home. When dust builds up on the filter, the system has to work harder and longer to draw in return air.

Check the filter often and replace it with a new one when you see gunk build-up.

Pay attention to your thermostat - The optimal winter thermostat settings are 68 degrees (day) and 55 degrees (night). If those numbers seem chilly, throw on a sweater, put a heavy blanket on your bed and let this fact warm you up: Turning down the heat 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours every night can save 5 to 15 percent on your monthly heating bill. Control the temperature with your smartphone or a programmable thermostat.

Warm up your water heater - To reduce hot water use, wrap your water heater with an insulation jacket and cover the first 6 feet of water

Auction Schedule

Sunday, February 4th – Neysa Much Estate Antique Auction – 10:00 A.M. Hack’s Auction Antique Center, 400 W. Third St., Pecatonica, IL. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-2391436, hacksauction.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd – 11:00 a.m. Real Estate Auction. 8535 N., Alpine Rd., Machesney Park, IL. 2-Story 4-BR, 3-Bath Home. Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc., Pecatonica, IL, 815-239-1436, hacksauction.com

REAL ESTATE AUCTION

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD – 11:00 A.M. 8535 N. ALPINE RD., MACHESNEY PARK, IL

2-Story 1,500 sq. ft. Home Built in 1939. Situated on 2.5-Acre Corner Lot. 4-Bedrooms. 2-Baths. Oak Floors & Woodwork. Please call Hack’s for a Private Showing.

Hack’s Auction & Realty Service, Inc.

Greg & Swan Hachmeister, Auctioneers www.hacksauction.com I.A.F.L. #444.000128 Pecatonica, IL 815-239-1436 305092

HUGE FARM TOY AUCTION SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 • 10:00 A.M.!

Jane Addams Community Center • 430 Washington St., Cedarville, IL 61013

Location: North of Freeport, IL on Rt. 26 to the Mobil Station in Cedarville. Go west 3 blocks.

150+ 1/16TH NIB (all colors), MANY RARE TRACTORS: JD, MM, Case, MF, IH, Cockshutt, Ford, Nylint, 1/64 th JD sets, other misc. Implements; Kent Feed Trucks; 100+ JD Collection of 1/16th & 1/64th; Memorabilia; Signs; Literature; Doll Collectibles; Lg. amt. STAR WARS (NIB), all types; Boxes old Legos; Barbie Dolls; 1960 Board Games; 1/64 Cars & Trucks; Many more boxes to unpack from 2 private Collections of Toys & storage unit.

Note: Inside seating. Restrooms & Lunch on site. Preview 1 hr. prior to sale time.

Terms: Cash or check w/ picture ID. Check website for pictures and more information.

RICK GARNHART, AUCTIONEER • IL Lic: 440000901,WI Lic: 2844-52 German Valley, IL • 815-238-3044 www.mudcreekfarms.com/Pro-Auctions.html

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pipes connected to the heater with pipe insulation. Then, turn down the temperature.

Be smart about lighting - You’ve heard it before, but LED bulbs will save you big bucks. Replace your home’s incandescent light bulbs with LEDs and you’ll save!

Wrap your windows - Use a window insulator kit with thin, plastic sheeting, similar to adding an extra pane of glass in terms of insulation.

Stop air leaks - Electrical outlets are common areas where heat escapes and cold air enters. To beef up insulation, remove the outlet’s cover plate, spray in a foam sealant and install a foam gasket over the outlet. Front doors can be another problem spot. Install weather stripping and replace it every few years. The majority of a home’s heat escapes through the attic and basement. Reduce air leakage by sealing cracks with a foam gun and sealant: Put your hand in every corner and crevice to feel for cold air, then spray away.

Use your microwave more - It’s more energy efficient than your stove. When you do use the oven, don’t let it heat longer than necessary and be sure the door’s seal is sound so heat won’t escape. Also, keep your stovetop clean to radiate heat more efficiently.

Let your washer help dry your clothes - Dryers can use the most energy of all household appliances, so add an extra spin cycle when washing to help wring out excess moisture from clothes. And remember to remove the lint from your dryer’s filter, which helps clothes dry more efficiently.

Answers to Suduko Puzzle

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KARINA SALAZAR; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS; AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 17 CH 478 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the hour of 1:00 p.m. at Intercounty’s Winnebago County office, 7210 East State Street, Suite 102, Rockford, Illinois 61108, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 1607 North Winnebago St., Rockford, IL 61103.

P.I.N. 11-14-159-005.

The mortgaged real estate is: single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Stephen G. Daday at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC, 2550 West Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008. (847) 590-8700.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3072170 (Published in the McHenry County News Jan. 4, 11 & 18, 2018) 303857 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE TWENTY- SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT MC HENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT R. JOHNSON, et al Defendant 17 CH 00256 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 20, 2018, at the NLT Title L.L.C, 390 Congress Parkway, Suite D, Crystal Lake, IL, 60014, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 521 SHERIDAN ROAD, LAKEMOOR, IL 60050 Property Index No. 15-05-284-025; 1505-284-024.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Cor-

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quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-03872.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03872 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Case Number: 17 CH 00256 TJSC#: 37-10665 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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