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Sandwich considers new libray site.

Sandwich looks at new Library

By Tim Sury

officials expect full board approval of the annexation agreement. Library officials will know sometime this August if they have been awarded the grant and the amount of the grant. If successful, voters within the Sandwich Library District must approve a referendum to secure the grant. The referendum may be on the ballot as early as November or no later than the March primary in 2013. The cost estimate per household will be between $65100 per year. Additionally, the new library will create additional operating costs. Initially these costs will be funded with current reserves in the library fund. The new proposed library is designed to meet the needs of the 21st century--ample parking, 24/7 book drop and pickup, a larger selection of books and audio-visual materials, quiet reading areas, community rooms, refreshment areas, additional youth programs, comfortable seating areas, and WIFI and fiber optics technology. The next public meeting will be in February.

Sandwich Library Board members unveiled plans to build a new library, to replace the current library that is outdated and badly in need of repairs. The current library was built in 1941. The current building is not accessible with respect the American Disability Act and does not meet current structural city standards, as evidenced by its leaking roof, defective sewer and plumbing, sagging bookshelves, minimal parking, and unsecured areas to house library material. Library Board members have determined a new building is in order. In 2009, library officials considered vacant buildings in the Sandwich area; none was found to meet current Illinois Library standards as required by law, such as strength of foundation (weight of the book shelves), inadequate wiring and plumbing, and community space. The estimated cost of the new library is $5 million. Library officials are applying for a "Public Library Construction Program" grant to help with the cost of construction. If accepted, the grant may fund 35% or as much as $1.75 million toward the project. Application for this grant is due on April 16, 2012. The proposed Library site is 921 S. Main, south of the VFW and YMCA, in the field beyond an existing house and barn. The proposed property also needs city board approval, as part of the proposed site does not lie within the city of Sandwich. Library

Senior News
By Pat Feeley

Woodworking Shop changes days and hours The Oswego Senior Center woodworking shop has changed its days and hours. They will meet on Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays from 11 am to 3 pm. This will give you a longer opportunity to work on projects. So if you have a desire to learn woodworking or a thirst to get back into it, we have volunteers ready to assist you. Stop in and visit our shop

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Yorkville Rejects Duplex

By Jennifer Flowers

down infested ash trees that create a public safety concern. For more information, please visit theVillage website

At a meeting of the city council last week, Yorkville resident Robert Claussen asked the City Council to grant him a permit to turn his singlefamily residence into a duplex, citing other properties along his block on Walter Street as having mostly duplexes along this block. Under current zoning, the property, which is located at 312 Walter, is listed as single family. The council voted 7-0 against approving the zoning change, citing not enough room on property to handle a multiple dwelling. In other city notes, Mayor met with lawmakers to ask for additional funding to finish up sidewalk repairs around the city. The State and City are still working toward finishing for the bike trails

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by Jennifer Flowers Montgomery water tower issues fixed.

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Village officials worked with Public Works in addressing the Water Tower that went down on the Villages near west side that affected homes throughout the Village. The problem has been resolved and all the village water towers are currently operating at full capacity. In other village news, Trustee Andy Kazmaerick has requested to be part of the Villages Economic Development team, joining Trustee Denny Lee; citing his desire to have a voice in the role of bringing new business to the Village. Historically, only one trustee sits and chairs the committee.

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or call us for more information at 630-554-5602. Pinochle & Canasta Pinochle and Canasta players met last week for their first week of cards. They have set their dates for future games. Pinochle players will meet every Wednesday at 1 pm and Canasta players will meet every other Wednesday. Their dates for February will be the 8th and 26th. New players are still welcome to join. For more information contact, the Oswego Senior Center at 630554-5602 or stop in and visit us between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm. Check out our website for other programs www.oswegoseniorcenter. org

Residential Aggregation Program Appearing on the March 20 ballot will be a referendum regarding the Villages aggregation of residential Commonwealth Edison accounts. The referendum would allow the municipality to seek competitive quotes for its residents power costs, to see if they can beat the ComEd rate. If a lower rate is available, residents would then purchase their power through a new supplier. The power would continue to be billed and delivered by ComEd. Overview What is municipal aggregation of electricity? Aggregation in general refers to many customers joining together to form a buying group. Municipal aggregation refers specifically to the situation where a municipality organizes the pooling of its citizens to become the buying group. The municipality then seeks out offers

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Aurora News
By Jennifer Flowers

February 17th the Village President of Oswego will deliver a State of the Village address. Among topics President LeClerq will be addressing are the current budget, economic growth planned around the Village, downtown development, and the state of public works. If you are interested in attending, there are tickets available and you can register on line. In other Village news, the Public Works Department will be cutting

The City of Aurora would like to alert residents that starting on February 6, the bridge that crosses over the Fox River at Downers will be closed for repairs. Alternate routes are suggested. For more information on the upcoming bridge closure, visit the City website here.

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on behalf of its constituents to get better pricing, terms and services than would be available to an individual. Similar to garbage collection contracts, the municipality will have the authority to negotiate on behalf of its entire community. Why is this possible? The State of Illinois amended the deregulation legislation allowing municipalities to aggregate their residential and small business. Through deregulation, municipalities can seek competitive bids for the energy and move to other suppliers if their pricing is more attractive. ComEd is no longer the only company that supplies electricity, but everyone continues to use ComEd to deliver the power, even if it is purchased by other suppliers. How does it work? In order for the Village to create a municipal aggregation program, a referendum must be approved by a majority of voters. The Village Board approved a resolution providing for the referendum question to appear on the next ballot on March 20, 2012. The referendum asks: "Shall the Village have the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such program?" If the referendum is approved, the Village may create a Plan of Operation and Governance, and hold at least two public hearings to discuss this plan. Once the plan is in place, the Village can solicit proposals and bids from suppliers who are licensed as alternative electric suppliers in the state of Illinois. Bids are reviewed, and the Village determines if and who it will enter into an agreement with for energy supply. If favorable pricing does not exist, the Village will not enter into an agreement, and remain with ComEd. Based on the timing of the above process, a Village aggregation program would not become effective until late summer or fall of 2012 at the earliest. How will this affect ComEd? ComEd will continue to bill you. ComEd will continue to respond to power outages. How Do I Enroll? You do not have to do anything to enroll. All eligible residents and small businesses will be automatically included in the program unless they choose to "opt-out." A letter will be sent with details of the price

and terms prior to any enrollment. If you do not respond to the letter sent to you, Commonwealth Edison will complete the enrollment process. However, if you do not want to enroll in the program, you have until a specific date, to opt-out. How will this affect me? If an aggregation program is created, all residents and small businesses will be automatically enrolled in the program unless they "opt-out." Before the aggregation program begins, all residents would receive notice to opt out of the program. Regardless of whichever option residents and businesses chose, ComEd remains the utility provider delivering electricity to homes and businesses. Residents would continue to receive a ComEd bill and would continue to call ComEd in case of an outage or service need. The only difference would be a change in the supply rate of the electricity bill. History 19 Illinois municipalities passed referenda on the April 2011 ballot to begin the aggregation process (see attached list of communities). Estimates of 100+ other communities, drawn by lower supplier pricing, are considering putting referenda on the March 2012 ballot to continue in the process of establishing a municipal aggregate program with the hope of providing savings for residential and small business consumers. -Will I get two bills? No, you will continue to get one bill from ComEd. You will continue to send your monthly payment to ComEd.

-Will the aggregation program affect the reliability of ComEd service? No. The aggregation program will have no impact upon the reliability of service you receive from ComEd. -Will I still be a ComEd customer? Yes. ComEd still provides the distribution of electricity and will still be responsible for delivery services: reading meters, maintaining equipment, responding to outages, etc. -What if I have already selected another electric supplier? If you have already signed up for another power supplier on your own, you will not be included in the aggregation program. You may, however, opt-out of your current program and then join the Villages program. You should first determine if your current supplier would charge an early termination fee to move. -If I heat my home with electricity, will I be included in the aggregation program? No. ComEd provides a subsidized rate for homes and businesses with electric heat. These customers will be excluded from the aggregation. For more information on electric heat, visit: www.pluginillinois.org, and click on Utility Space Heating Rate. -What constitutes a small commercial business? Currently, small commercial is defined as an account having a peak demand of 100kW. A typical McDonalds is about 50kW. But this definition is being challenged at the ICC currently and may be re-defined by the ICC at a much smaller level.

-Are there any downsides to municipal aggregation? A municipality is not obligated to accept unfavorable bids, and any individual account holder could opt out of the program. If bids do not realize savings, they could be rejected and the residents would remain unchanged at ComEd. There is no obligation for the municipality to accept any bid. For more information about electricity aggregation, contact: 1- 800-856-3404

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Coming Soon Be a Bird: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a bird? Try your wings out in this fun discovery class. We will make a bird costume for you to use in the class and

take home. Age: 5-8 Date: Saturday, Feb. 11 Time: 9:30-10:30AM Location: Rookery Building, Hoover FP Fee: $3 Over 21 Club Hickory Knolls: Come visit Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles with us. This terrific new facility features local artwork, interactive displays, live animals, and more. After a tour of the facility, we will be treated to a winter bird talk by one of St. Charles Park Districts naturalists. Bring a sack lunch if youd like. Age: Adult Date: Wednesday, Feb. 15 Time: 9:00AM-12:30PM Location: Meet at Historic Courthouse to travel by van Wee Wonders Funny Feet: There are lots of different kinds of feet out there! Come to this fun class for little ones to learn just how neat feet are. Class time will include story time, parent-child take-home project, and hands-on tracks discovery. Age: Birth-3 with a caregiver, no older siblings please Date: Thursday, Feb.16 Time: 10:00-10:45AM

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Location: Rookery Building, Hoover FP Babes in the Woods Countdown to Maple Syrup Time: Its almost maple syrup season! Come find out how the sugar maple tree has been giving people syrup for hundreds of years in this fun hands-on class. There will even be an extra-special treat served in class! Age: 3-6 with a caregiver Dates & Times: Tuesday, Feb. 21 9:00-10:00AM, Wednesday, Feb. 22 9:00-10:00AM and 1:002:00PM Location: Rookery Building, Hoover FP Stories of Neshnabek- Frogs: Spring is around the corner and soon frogs will be filling the air with their melodious calls. In todays program for families, you will hear a traditional Native American story explaining why frogs call in the springtime. We will also learn a little about our native frogs and how to help them out. Age: All Date: Saturday, Feb. 25 Time: 10:00-11:00AM Location: Rookery Building, Hoover FP

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different counties united in the common cause of putting people first on Saturday, Jan. 21. "Removing agendas and returning to the core principals of the party of being a big tent is what today represents," Mike OConnell, vice chairman of the Kendall County Democratic Central Committee, stated as he opened the event before more than 80 attendees. Whenever we have an opportunity to set aside our differences and look long term at the needs our community, we all win. keynote speaker Linda Holmes stated. "This is an important election that will help shape our ability to make good policy on the local, state, and national level. With your help and support we can achieve this and that is what putting people first is all about! Long-time party chair and current county precinct committeeman Martin Flowers spoke to the issue of unity of the local Democratic Party. Over the past few years, the Kendall County Democrats have not always seen eye to eye; however, whether one side of the party has been in charge or another side has been in control, we have shared a common ground of our shared dedication to helping to build a stronger Democracy here in Kendall County. I am excited about the opportunity for the local party to gets past our prior differences and support the stronger local ticket that is being put forward; a diverse ticket that represents Kendall County today! Even at the top of the ticket, even though they are different in their views, you could see a sense of commitment from both Congressional

Candidates that are seeking the 11 Congressional District of Bill Foster and Juan Thomas, who both took questions from the audience and share a passion to help create jobs that will serve in helping to create economic recovery. In attendance were candidates seeking County Board, State House, State Senate, and congressional candidates from the 14th Congressional District. The primary will be on March 20. Early voting starts February 27, and you can early vote at the County Building 111 West Fox in Yorkville Illinois 60560.

Young People Making a Difference

By Dick Kolf

With the election upon us and all the drama surrounding who the GOP will nominate, there is a great story here on the local level here in Kendall County. The Young Republicans (YRs) are an organization made up of young professionals between the ages 18 to 40, who are dedicated to providing community service through action. In the past few months, the YRs have held community events (that also fund-raise) for local charities like the Kendall County Food Pantry, voter registration drives, and will be taking part in the polar bear plunge that benefits various charities.

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On The Trail
By Jennifer Flowers

As part of our commitment to you, our subscriber, we are happy to bring you our new Decision 2012 section as we cover the residents who are seeking to represent you in the upcoming election cycle. Join us for On the Trail as we cover the events that will help shape the framework of this year's election. Look in February as we bring you the full candidate guide that will provide you with the information about the candidates who are seeking office. Coming soon will be the Town Hall, an interactive discussion board, that will allow you to join in the Great American Debate!

Local Dems Unite for 2012

by Sheryl Krase

With all the attention being placed on the primary season for republicans; local democrats from four

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The Young Republicans are the official youth organization of the Kendall County Republican Party!

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If you would like to serve as an election judge, please contact the Kendall County Clerk's Office at 630-553-4104.

Common Cents Design

By Pat Gavros

Category One: The I cant get enough really small pictures sprinkled throughout my home people. Theyve got a home cluttered with relatively small pictures and wall dcor in every room. Oftentimes its in rather old-fashioned colors and usually includes country, cottage, and nature scenes. The pieces were bought long ago and theyve become comfortable with the multitude of these little gems. Usually, along with this phenomenon, the pieces are hung too high, making them look even smaller. Category Two: If I could get pieces any larger and hang em any higher, I would. Need I say more? Scale is everything, but many dont understand its significance. They buy extremely large pieces that, when juxtaposed against their sofa, in the dining room or bedroom, overwhelm the space. (Believe it or not, I once bought a

on her walls. I mean that literally! She didnt want to put any holes in the walls! So, the pictures and memorabilia they had sat on the floor by the baseboard. This is a true story, and I know a lot of people who for myriad reasons dont want to put holes in the walls. They think, 'what if I hang it in the wrong place and then have to move the nail? What if its too high, too low, too much to the left or right? And, what do I say to that?' So what! Move the doggone thing! Unless youre using a gigantic nail, its no big deal. But, all you do is criticize! I dont know how or where to hang things! Isnt there some kind of a magic formula? Yes, there is a formula and Ill share some tips with you. First, for those of you who have useable art, heres where you can begin. Look at each piece of art of

If you have a 36 wide painting, it can be comfortably hung above a 72 wide sofa. After being centered, this allows 18 on each side. Great Trick: Get some brown kraft paper and set your pieces of art on top. Trace around the piece. Remove the pieces of art, and then cut out the shapes youve traced. Mark on each piece of traced paper which picture it represents. Now you can simply tape these to the wall to see how they look! Its an easy, fail-proof way of trying out various locals. Grouping pieces is an important skill that you should learn. Things can be grouped according to color, subject, frame color or style, etc. Take a bunch of pictures and sort them. Place them on the floor in groups to see how much more impact they have. Like things complement one another. They make each piece more significant. Move them around in various patterns. Heres the key though. Pretend theres a magic box around the perimeter of all of the pictures, and work the pieces inside that perimeter. This creates a cohesive look with an unseen line that binds them all together. Use a rug as art. Do you have a large wall that really needs something, but you dont have a piece of art to fill it? Have you considered a nice area rug? We had a client who had a very large wall, two stories high, in her entryway. We purchased a very nice, yet relatively inexpensive 4x6 area rug and hung it in the foyer. It was dramatic and acted as the inspiration piece for our color scheme, plus it gave lots of other accent color options. (TIP: Hang a rug on the wall by using carpet tack strips nailed, or screwed, to the wall. Then just push the rug onto the carpet tacks.) Florals are not quite as popular as they once were, but they are still used. Just make sure theyre free from dust and cobwebs. Florals and greens add a lot because of their textural components. Be sure the scale is appropriate for the size of the room and be sure to keep them really clean or theyll detract from your spaces. Much of my art has been purchased while traveling, and over the course of several decades Ive gathered a number of very nice pieces which Ive had professionally framed. Some of the nicest ones are specialty cards or souvenir-type cards that Ive had framed. They are quite special and always a conversation piece. When traveling in Mexico, I never bought art that was framed because of the difficulty created in transporting it

Being an incredibly visual person, I have always noticed things that most people dont seem to.or at least not consciously! Our environment has so much to do with how we think and feel, but most of us are not really aware of the degree to which this is true. Everything around us has an impact on the way we go about our lives. Some people have a passion for art, others .. not so much. Art can encompass many mediums. Its not just an oil painting, a lithograph, a print or a watercolor. Art can be a rug hung on the wall or a vase, sculpture, shell or even rocks on a table. Sometimes, its really difficult to know just how to best display these items. Perhaps you dont have a lot of artwork. Last month, at the end of the year when I looked back at the calendar I was ready to toss out, I was struck with how exquisitely beautiful it was and that it would be ashame to throw it away. It was a large calendar with pictures of birds.really gorgeous pictures of birds. It had me thinking about cutting off each sheet and buying some ready-made frames at Michaels (the ones with matting already in them) and framing them. My only problem? I already have more than enough art. Still, I couldnt throw them awayso Ill think of something to do with them later on. Were all affected by our environments, so why not take some time to really think about whats surrounding you on a daily basis? Ive been in hundreds of homes and the one thing Im always intrigued with is the wide variety of art and accessories that people have. Over the years, Ive come up with some categories that people seem to generally fit in.

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significant piece of art that was quite large, thinking Id find a place for it! It never really found the home it deserved and I eventually returned it to the gallery!) So, as you can see, anyone can make this mistake. Large art deserves the right space for it in order to fully appreciate it. Category Three: Everything is art and it doesnt matter how I hang it, tape it, or pin it up, it looks good. Ive been utterly amazed at those who would actually tape something to the wall because they liked it. Theyve taken no time to think about how to create a truly attractive environment. Believe me, there are ways, even on a limited budget. And lastly, Category Four: I dont need anything on my walls because art is not important. I had a former relative who refused to put anything

determine whether its something you really want to keep and use. Does it speak to you? Does it illicit some sort of emotion such as happiness or calm? Does it make you think about a memory or spur your desire to travel or dream? Then its worth keeping. If youre only keeping it because its the right color, you might want to rethink keeping it. After youve decided which pieces youll keep, then think about which room they will work best in. Sometimes a piece can look new again when moved to a different location. Ready to hang them? Start with the largest piece first. Finding a home for it is crucial. My rule of thumb for extremely large pieces, unless theyre on a wall by themselves with no furniture beneath them, is they shouldnt be more than one half the width of the furniture theyre hanging above.

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back to the States. Instead, the pieces were rolled up and brought back. Then I had them framed when I arrived home. I know Im stepping on toes when I broach the subject of family photos, but Ill hold my breath and forge ahead. Family photos are great, in the right places, and in limited numbers. Should you put them in living rooms? No. These are public spaces and should be more formal and less personal. How about family rooms? Yes. In limited numbers, they are fine because these are family spaces. How many photos of family members does one need.especially when everyone still lives at home? Find a space in your home where you can truly enjoy the photos of family members, both past and present. In the end, its your home. Make yourself happy. Dont limit yourself to the old tried-and-true way of always doing things. Stretch yourself to become more aware of what your environment does to you, and for you. Look at magazines or interiors that you like, and then mimic those ideas, tailoring them to your specific home. Winter is, after all, a great time to work on the inside of your home. It can get pretty boring during these cold, gray days of falling snow and

blustery winds, so start thinking about those four walls that surround you!

aging defense, this Monsters of the Midway need to look to the draft for the answers. New GM Emery was the college scout for the Chiefs, so look for him to find that new diamond-in-the-rough. A press conference has been called at Halas Hall to introduce the new GM.

a star with a narrow blaze running all the way down his forehead. This incredible equine superstar was owned by a wonderful young lady named Penny Tweedy Chenery. She had a controlling interest in the famous Meadow Stable of Virginia. When Secretariat turned two years old, he commenced his training under the expert tutelage of Mr. Lucien Laurin. He was a Canadian-born gentleman who spoke both English and French fluently; and was already an absolute legend in the business. He had been around thoroughbreds all his life. As a result, Laurin was convinced he had seen just about everything. He was wrong. He had never seen anything like Secretariat. He was absolutely stunned at the sheer size and stature of this amazing, soon to be, Super Horse. Secretariat stood 16.2 hands tall, and weighed nearly 1170 pounds. Those would be considerable stats for a three or four-year-old thoroughbred, let alone one that was only two. Almost immediately, Laurin began to refer to Secretariat as, Big Red. Secretariat trained very well for Laurin, and would enter his Maiden on July 4, 1972 at the famous Aqueduct Racetrack in New York State. The big horse ran well, but was impeded from the start, unable to unleash his tremendous power like he was certainly capable of doing. As a result, he finished fourth, just 1 1/4 lengths back. Big Red would rebound quickly though. He strung together five straight wins before being disqualified and placed second in the Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park. And, once again, he would rebound from this disappointment to easily win his next two races to conclude his two-year-old campaign with an impressive 7 and 2 mark. This would earn Secretariat the highly coveted Eclipse Award for Horse of the Year 1972. Remarkably, it was the first and only time that Horse of the Year honors would ever go to a two year old thoroughbred. The year 1973 would be one of the greatest times in the history of sports. And, Secretariat was responsible for nearly all of it. He won the elusive Triple Crown in the grandest of fashion. This was such a big deal for two main reasons. First, it had been a quarter century since the sport of thoroughbred horse racing had witnessed a Triple Crown winner. Secondly, Secretariat set records in both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes that stand to

Bears Hire New GM

By Tim Flowers

After a 7-3 start, the 2012 campaign looked good for the monsters of the Midway. Then the collapse happened, and losing five straight and key injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte caused the team to finish 8-8, and for the fourth time in five years, missing the playoffs. So the big guys upstairs cleaned house and fired the general manager. Over the weekend they hired Phil Emery from the Kansas City Chiefs organization to put together the proud franchise for the 2013 run. One thing is clearthe talent gap between the Bears and the rest of the Central Division is apparent. Even with stars like Julius Peppers and Brian Urlacher, the Bears need depth on both sides of the ball. With an inexperienced offensive line and

Bulls Moving Forward

By Dick Kolf

Even with the slowdown of Derrick Rose because of his toe injury, the Bulls are still dominating their division. Beginning the week out at 17-5, followed a heartbreaker to the Miami Heat. Derrick Rose is still slowed by injury, but poured in 34 points in the loss. Rip Hamilton continues to be a presence, averaging 14 points a game, and Joachim Noah is dominating down low. Look at the week ahead, the Bulls have three games against the rugged east and look for Carlos Booser to set the tone with a slowed Derrick Rose. The bench will continue to add match-up issues for other teams this week. The Bulls continue their run to the playoffs with a great stretch this week.

From the Vault

With Tim Thompson

At noon on October 4, 1989, the world of sports lost one of its greatest heroes and one of its finest warriors. His name was Secretariat, and his athletic exploits were legendary. Secretariat was born on March 30, 1970. His mother was Somethingroyal, while his father was the legendary Bold Ruler, one of the greatest thoroughbred racehorses and stallions who ever lived. Secretariat was so incredibly striking and gorgeous, it was almost unbelievable. He was a bright chestnut color with three white stockings, one on each of his back legs, and another one located on his right front leg. This awestruck beauty was then enhanced by

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The return of Sharp and Towes should give the Hawks a lift, in this crucial road trip, so keep an eye on them as the trade deadline approaches. Stan Bowman may add some more defensive help or look to get another veteran center. Things will be a littler clearer as to how the season will play out by the end of the trip. Go Blackhawks!

Boys Hoops Top 25

by Sports staff

9. Metea Valley (17-1) 10 10. St. Rita (9-7) 11 11. St. Ignatius (14-2) 12 12. De La Salle (13-2) 13 13. Marshall (18-4) 14 14. Bloom (15-3) 9 15. Elgin (16-1) 20 16. Downers South (13-4) 17 17. Crete-Monee (13-4) 18 18. North Chicago (12-3) 19 19. Orr (12-3) 23 20. Hope Academy (16-2) 22 21. Hillcrest (15-4) 16 22. Young (8-7) 15 23. Farragut (9-7) NR 24. Seton (15-3) 24 25. Crane (12-4) 25

Secretariat MOW workout

this day, and probably always will. At the Kentucky Derby, he put on a memorable performance by winning the ten furlong contest in the phenomenal time of 1:59 2/5 seconds. As great as this record was, it actually pales in comparison with what Big Red would accomplish at the Belmont Stakes just five weeks later. For on that glorious day, June 9, 1973, Secretariat utterly demolished the rest of the field by a staggering 31 1/2 lengths in the mindnumbing time of 2:24 flat for twelve furlongs. It was the single greatest display of athletic talent in the history of the world--no question. The scene at Belmont Park immediately following the race was so emotional that spectators actually wept and cheered simultaneously. Thousands more refused to cash in their winning tickets, and kept them as mementos instead. Immediately therafter, the late, great Secretariat became one of the greatest and most beloved American heroes of all time. He concluded his amazing career with four more dynamic victories in six starts; eventually finishing with 16 wins, against only five defeats, and earnings of more than 1.3 million in 1973 dollars. In summation, Secretariat was a horse both for and of the Ages. Read more: http://sportales.com/ equestrian/secretariat-americanhero/#ixzz1kuZiiTGA

Blackhawk Beat
with Ron Bartlett

Boys Top 25 Hoops Action 1. Simeon (18-1) 1 2. Proviso East (16-0) 2 3. Curie (17-1) 5 4. Andrew (13-0) 4 5. Bogan (19-1) 6 6. New Trier (17-2) 7 7. Warren (13-2) 8 8. Plainfield East (14-1) 3

Girls Top Hoops

by Sports staff

1. Young19-01 Taylor Brame, Khaalia Hillsman star 2. Bolingbrook15-12 Kennedy Cattenhead runs the show

All Star break comes none to soon for battered Hawks After two wins to start the week, the Hawks entered into the All Star break with back-to-back losses to their central division rival, Nashville Predators. Considering how tight the West is this year, two losses to any Western Conference opponent can bite them come playoff time. The break should help the Hawks though with all the injuries, Sharp, Towes, and Carcillo, (out for the season) and the team. Not at the top of their game right now, the kids have cooled off, and the goal tending from Crawford has, at times, been suspect, so the rest should help. Kane and Hossa will represent the team in Ottawa Sunday and the captain, Towes, will not play due to a upper body injury, but will back in the line up when the Hawks take to take to the ice Tuesday in Vancouver to start what will be the teams longest road trip in 18 years, a marathon of 9 straight road games. The return of Patrick Sharp within the next couple of weeks will also help the Hawks, who have missed his goal scoring touch. If the Hawks want to have home ice advantage in the playoffs, they will have to come out of this trip with at least 13-14 points out of a possible 18.

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3. Trinity19-14 Taylor Nazon gets bragging rights 4. Marist21-13 Randyll Butler rules Roadrunners 5. Hillcrest19-25 Jahmia Phillips a difference-maker 6. Bartlett22-06 Hawks fly past Neuqua Valley 7. Benet17-49 Lauren Malley big vs. Waubonsie 8. Maine South20-38 Jacqui Grant looking for help 9. Waubonsie Valley17-27 Tia Brooks helps stymie Lancers 10. Geneva18-310 Rachel Hinchmann fills big shoes 11. Lincoln-Way East16-211 Taylor Johnson sparkles all week 12. Montini19-512 Kateri Stone not Dolphin-friendly 13. Fenwick16-513 Maggie Reilly loves the three-point line 14. Loyola18-617 Anna Schueler leading the way 15. Homewood-Floss.15-618 Danielle Woolfolk heats up Vikings 16. Fremd17-414 Bad start fatal against Loyola 17. Marian Catholic15-819 Ashton Millender, Alana Ferry star 18. Rich Central18-516 Dusons absence hurts Olympians 19. Glenbrook South17-420 Big test with New Trier Thursday 20. Proviso East17-722 Kalea Parks shoots down DG South 21. WW South18-223 Meghan Waldron has huge week 22. Neuqua Valley16-515 Cant seem to find bucket lately 23. St. Joseph17-625 Shaakera Jones helps tame Pack 24. Romeoville16-3NR A number of big road tests ahead 25. Libertyville16-5NR Cats take down Stevenson again

Honor Roll Wrestling

by the staff

Individuals 106 Adrian Gonzalez, Barrington; Matthew Rundell, Oak Park-River Forest; Tommy Pawelski. Montini; Richard Browne, Glenbard North; Kris Williams,Thornton; Ryan Rubino, St. Charles East in 113 Chris Gonzalez, Glenbard North; Jordan Laster, Montini; Jared Parvinmehr, Barrington; Mark Duda, Marist; Ronzel Darling, Bowen; Trayvon Zabala, Joliet Central 120 KeVon Powell, Montini; Jered Cortez, Glenbard North; Sebastian Pique, Sandburg; Matt Garelli, Fenwick; Nick Fontanetta, Crystal Lake South; Larry Early, Oak Park-River Forest 126 Eddie Klimara, Providence; Zach Synon, Prairie Ridge; Isaiah Vela, St. Charles East; Jon Marmolejo, Glenbard North; John Pellegrino, Sandburg; Doug Johnson, DeKalb 132 Chris Garcia, Montini; Johnny Gosinski, Glenbard North; Troy

Hunter Rollins, Hersey; Joe Caprio, Rolling Meadows

Teams With last weeks parentheses 1. Montini (1)

NCAA MEN HOOPS

by Staff

rankings

Beat Class 1A top-ranked Wilmington 60-9 2. Sandburg (2) Ruled SouthWest expected 3. Marist (4) Favorite in ESCC meet Fri. at Marian Cath. 4. Oak Park-River Forest (6) Won own tourney; Montini, York on tap Suburban as

RankTeam (1st Place Votes)Record View Complete Rankings Last updated Monday, Jan 30, 2012 12:50 AM EST 1Kentucky(61)21-1 2Missouri(2)19-2 3Syracuse(2)22-1 4Ohio State19-3 5Kansas17-4 6Baylor19-2 7North Carolina18-3 8Duke18-3 9Georgetown16-4 10Michigan State17-4 11Murray State21-0 12UNLV20-3 13San Diego State18-3 14Florida17-4 15Creighton20-2 16Indiana17-5 17Marquette18-4 18Mississippi State17-5 19Virginia17-3 20Michigan16-6 21St. Mary's21-2 22Kansas State15-5 23Florida State14-6 24Connecticut14-6 25Wisconsin17-5

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5. Glenbard North (5) Should continue DVC title streak on Sat. 6. Hinsdale Central (3) Edged Lyons 30-29 in WSC Silver showdown 7. Barrington (7) Looking to win MSL meet this weekend at Elk Grove 8. Neuqua Valley (10) Strong upper weights key dominance 9. Lincoln-Way Central (NR) Led by Tyler Schneider, took second in SWSC 10. Lyons (NR) Finished second at Oak Park behind Huskies

Valdez, York; Mike Mizaur, Mount Carmel; Bobby Zabel, Minooka; Conrad Bugay, Hersey 138 Clayton Lutzow, Crystal Lake Central; Blake Santi, Lake Park; Matt Ornoff, Mundelein; Kyle Langenderfer, Lincoln-Way East; Jim Spangler, Joliet West; Drew Vrbenec, Montini 145 Max Schneider, Lane; Bryce Brill, Mount Carmel; Kevin Moylan, Stagg; Tim Noverini, St. Charles North; Eddie Gonzalez, Metea Valley; Colin Holler, Sandburg 152 Brian Murphy, Glenbard North; Tom Gerszewski, Crystal Lake South; Justin Weber, Stevenson; Peter Andreotti, Marist; Jack Conner, New Trier; Nick DiNardo, Plainfield North 160 ShaunQae McMurtry, Lockport; Dan Rowland, Willowbrook; Willie Anaya, Downers Grove South; Farai Sewera, Lake Park;

Women's Top NCAA Hoops

Sports staff

RankTeam (1st Place Votes)Record View Complete Rankings Last updated Monday, Jan 30, 2012 12:30 AM EST 1Baylor(40)21-0 2Notre Dame21-1 3Connecticut19-2 4Stanford18-1 5Duke17-2 6Kentucky20-2 7Tennessee16-5 8Maryland18-3 9Ohio State20-2 10Miami (FL)19-3 11Rutgers17-4 12Wisconsin-Green Bay19-0 13Purdue18-4 14Texas A&M14-5 15Delaware18-1 16Louisville17-4 17Georgia16-6 18Penn State16-5 19Nebraska18-3 20Georgetown17-5 21Texas Tech15-5 22Gonzaga 19-3

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t-23Brigham Young20-3 t-23DePaul 16-6 25North Carolina16-5

search for 10 hidden items using your smartphone or GPS device. Yes there are prizes! Red Flag at Briarcliff Due to open water on parts of the lake, the flag at Briarcliff Lake remains red. Please check the flag before venturing out upon the ice. PrairieFest Sponsorship Drive Businesses and organizations are invited to join the PrairieFest sponsorship family in 2012. Advertise your business while giving back to the community. Valentine That Lasts Forever Give your special someone a unique and lasting gift this Valentine's Day. Engrave your sentiments in stone! Read more. Drop In Classes The Oswegoland Park District is offering a variety of classes on a drop in basis. What a great way to try something fun and new!

evenings at the colleges Aurora Campus. Waubonsee Names Nurse/Educator Featured Alumna For her dedication to quality health care and the power of education, Waubonsee Community College has named Jodie Beverage its featured alumna for January. Waubonsee Approves Early Childhood Director Certificate At its meeting on Jan. 18, the Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees approved the colleges new Illinois Director Credential Level I Certificate of Achievement. Designed to help early childhood education workers advance their careers, the certificate will debut in fall 2012. Waubonsee Adds to Its Student Art Collection During the fall 2011 semester, Waubonsee purchased 11 pieces of student-created artwork to display around its campuses. Waubonsee President to Serve on American Council on Education Commission The American Council on Education (ACE) recently selected Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek to serve on its Commission on Inclusion. Waubonsee Faculty Member Publishes Work Even Here, a poem by Associate Professor of English Billy Clem is included in the recently published Libertys Vigil, The Occupy Anthology: 99 Poets Among the 99%. Blacksmith Honored by Compaeros en Salud Waubonsee Community College Director of Governmental and Multicultural Affairs Lulu Blacksmith was honored with the Rosanne Poss Spirit Award by Compaeros en Salud/Partners in Health at the groups annual Mission Awards breakfast in December. Stewart Appointed Provena Mercy Board Secretary Waubonsee Community College Vice President of Quality and Strategic Development Dr. Karen Stewart has been appointed secretary of the board of directors of Provena Mercy Medical Center. Improved Bond Rating, Refinancing Nets $2.8 Million in Savings Waubonsee has successfully refinanced $38 million of its outstanding debt, resulting in reduced debt

service levy savings of $2.8 million for college district taxpayers. Waubonsee's Dorsey Named NJCAA DII Player of the Week Chiefs' 5'9" Guard Elevates His Game Women's Soccer Recognized for Outstanding Season Maxzine Rossler becomes Waubonsee's first two-time All-American soccer player. Waubonsee Art Coordinator Exhibits Work Waubonsee Community College Art Coordinator Anni Holm, of West Chicago, is part of the current "Revolution of Self" exhibit at the Columbia College Chicago Library. Chiefs' Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations Sought Nominate someone for the Chiefs' Athletic Hall of Fame.

Motor Sports Schedule

by staff

2/18 Budweiser Shootout Daytona International Speedway / Daytona Beach Kurt Busch FOX 2/23 Gatorade Duel 2 Daytona International Speedway / Daytona Beach Jeff Burton SPD 2/23 Gatorade Duel 1 Daytona International Speedway / Daytona Beach Kurt Busch SPD 2/26 Daytona 500 Daytona International Speedway / Daytona Beach Trevor Bayne FOX 3/4 Subway Fresh Fit 500 Phoenix International Raceway / Avondale Jeff Gordon FOX 3/11 Kobalt Tools 400 Las Vegas Motor Speedway / Las Vegas Carl Edwards FOX 3/18 Food City 500 Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol Kyle Busch FOX 3/25 Auto Club 400 Auto Club Speedway / Fontana Kevin Harvick

Press Release
By Staff

Plano Library News

By Kris Heiman

Voter Registration If you need to register to vote, please call the Kendall County Clerk's Office at 630-553-4104.

Thursday, January 26 6:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Writers' Group Adults Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. Wednesday, February 1 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Mystery Book Discussion Group Adults Current books we have read individually will be discussed. Saturday, February 4 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel Parts 1 and 2 Adults Must be familiar with Windows. Register at the Adult Information Desk or call 630-552-2030.

Advertising Opportunities!
By Martin Flowers, Sales Manager

If you would like to join our growing number of businesses and have your business be featured with the Kendall Weekly Times and our other publications with MJF Communications, please contact me today for a price quote. Contact: kendall.times@gmx.com or by phone at 630-897-1627. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Oswego Park District News

By Kris Heiman

Waubonsee College Notes

Check out their Website for information, www.waubonsee.edu

Park Board Meeting The Park Board of Commissioners will meet January 31, 5:30pm at South Point. The public is invited. View the agenda. Winter Cache & Carry New free program for the gamers out there. Winter is no time to stay inside. Get out in the parks and

Waubonsee to Provide Free Tax Assistance From Jan. 28 through April 14, Waubonsee's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program will sponsor tax assistance sessions on Saturday mornings and Wednesday

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