U-46 Board OKs The improvement plan See ...... Page 6 Examiner North girls soccer wins regional Volume 3 of SOUTH ELGIN See ...... Page 20 “IF I WERE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A GOVERNMENT WITHOUT A NEWSPAPER OR A NEWSPAPER WITHOUT A 50 cents Number 2 GOVERNMENT, I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO CHOOSE THE LATTER.” THOMAS JEFFERSON May 23, 2007 Hearing gathers input on potential TIF

By Patrick Deasey words “tax” and “increment” being ing district, the following 40 minutes Because of that, and the fact that the “Why am I here?” asked resident Tim attached to his property. were thusly spent by Development TIF will not come front-loaded with Cortese to open the public hearing on Sensing the general tension from Director Steve Super, village attorney debt by way of a bond offer, current the Village’s proposed North LaFox Cortese and the 15 or so other proper- Derke Price, and virtually each property owners will not see any Corridor Redevelopment Plan, with ty owners present from what will be member of the Village Board of dramatic change in their land’s value, the tone of a man upset about the the new village Tax Increment Financ- Trustees educating attendees on the with the corresponding tax increase, ins and outs of a TIF, and how it for some time, according to Super. would be a benefit. And even though very few folks With some help from consultant Kon would associate any tax increase with Savoy, of the Evanston-based firm good news, that will be the case in the Teska Associates that has worked with TIF, as Trustee Scott Richmond point- the village to identify the new TIF dis- ed out “we want to see (property) trict, the group of leaders each de- taxes go up, because that means scribed how the natural increase in development is happening.” property tax owners would have seen With a TIF in place, according to regardless will now be directed back Trustee Bill DiFulvio, developers are toward their area, and not to other more likely to come in, as the task of outside taxing bodies. infrastructure improvement will no All taxing bodies that have an inter- longer be shouldered solely by the est in any of the district’s parcels will first developer in. still receive their share of tax revenue, Knowing a TIF pool exists, develop- but that share will be frozen at levels ers feel more comfortable constructing current to when the TIF is initiated. roads and stoplights because costs “There is no new tax,” repeated Price associated with those items will even- several times at the meeting’s outset, tually be shared by subsequent devel- as some of the residents still appeared opers who would receive the benefit to be unconvinced on that point. of the upgrades, but would otherwise Concern also centered on the percep- not have to pay for them. tion that the new district would result “This gets them in,” said Difulvio, in a new assessment by the village, describing how contractors would see pushing up the property tax bill from some type of reimbursement for road the very start of the plan. improvements as new buildings go up This, however, will not be the case, as and start paying into the TIF pool as Super informed the group that the well. assessments will be generated the According to Super, to get the ball same way they currently are, by the rolling, deals of that manner are usu- township assessor, with no “special” ally struck with initial developers in or additional assessments attached to the area. See TIF, pg. 13 Village swears in three Bright blossoms newly elected trustees These little flowers are adorable! Jade Huang, Heather Tustin and Grace Wiggins perform during the St. Charles Dance Academy’s presentation of Babes in Ballet: Cinderella at the Norris Center on May 20. For story and more photos see page 22. (Examiner photo by Lisa Kuharchuk) D303 administrators earn 3.66 percent pay increase

By Sarah Stevens average each administrator received On Monday, May 14, District 303 an increase of 3.66 percent. Raises were Board of Education approved a 3.66 then determined based on several fac- percent increase in administrative tors including a change in responsibil- salaries for fiscal year 2007-2008. The ity or position; and job performance. salary cost for 74 current administra- Sixteen Administrators will receive tive positions total $7,201,320 which is increases less that 4.0 percent, as their about $254,400 more than fiscal year salaries are being frozen, given that 2006-2007. Salaries include all Teacher they are at the top to their salary Trustee Steve Ward shares his latest oath of office with wife Nancy and his Retirement Service payments. range. However, the board approved children Jennifer and Tyler. There are no new administrative po- a fiscal year 2007-2008 salary adjust- sitions unless the Board of Education ment by 3.04 percent (CPI-U plus 0.5 Story and photo by Patrick Deasey Each however will see a new set of approves an Assistant Principal for percent) for each of those administra- The more things change, the more responsibilities, as Village President Haines Middle School in the fiscal tors, paid as a one time performance they stay the same. Such can be said of Jim Hansen, in an effort to expose all year 2007-2008 budget. adjustment. the South Elgin village leadership, as of the trustees to as many facets of vil- “These raises balance our efforts to There will be no change in the bene- Village Clerk Margo Gray swore in the lage operations as possible, reshuffled attract and retain the best possible em- fits package for administrators. Major “newest” Village Trustees, none of his deck, and issued each of the six ployees to support all our students,” cost items in the benefits package in- whom are unfamiliar. trustees new committee assignments said Superintendent of Schools Dr. clude participation in professional de- Re-taking their oaths of office during for the next two years. Barbara Erwin. velopment program, tax-sheltered an- the Monday, May 21, regular meeting As a result, Guess will now chair the To determine the raises the District nuities, medical and life insurance, tu- of the Village Board of Trustees, Lisa Public Safety Committee, handing used public and private pay data from ition payments, and vacation buy- Guess, Mike Kolodziej and Steve over reigns of the Economic Develop- the Department of Labor to set a 4.0 back. Changes in these costs will de- Ward were welcomed back to start percent cap on the pay hikes. On the pend upon participation. their next four-year terms. See Trustees, pg. 26 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 2 Police Reports

ed there was an abandoned vehicle in there was an abandoned vehicle in the ★At 8:12 p.m., Sarah A. Kesich, 18, SOUTH ELGIN the 800 block of Revere Road. The parking lot. The owner was issued a Batavia, was arrested and charged Thursday, May 3 owner was issued a 10-day notice. 17-day notice. with retail theft. ★At 7:28 p.m., Oscar I. Mares, 19, ★At 1:37 p.m., police responded to ★At 1:06 p.m., while in the area of the ★At 8:12 p.m., Glorianna W. Olson, South Elgin, was arrested and charged 1125 W. Spring, We Care Hair, for an 10 block of N. LaFox, police located an 17, Batavia, was arrested and charged with resisting arrest and criminal activated alarm. abandoned Cadillac with expired with retail theft. She was released on damage to property. ★At 1:53 p.m., police responded to registration. The owner was issued a her signature and faces a June 28 court Thursday, May 10 1125 W. Spring, We Care Hair, for an 17-day notice. date. ★At 7:25 a.m., police responded to 400 activated alarm. ★At 11:50 a.m., police responded to ★At 11:54 p.m., Kyle J. Devaney, 19, N. McLean, Cleveland Animal Clinic, ★At 5:40 p.m., a complainant in the 850 W. Thornwood, Thornwood Club Geneva, was arrested and charged for an activated burglar alarm. 1200 block of Raymond Street report- House, for an activated alarm. with unlawful consumption of alcohol ★At 7:52 a.m., a complainant reported ed a known male subject took her cell ★At 1:42 p.m. police responded to the by a minor, unlawful possession of there was a poodle running loose in phone from her home. Estimated val- 100 block of Sweet Briar Court to as- cannabis and possession of drug para- the area of Sundown and Dean. ue $50. sist a citizen locked out of their vehi- phernalia. He was released on bond ★At 2:37 p.m., police responded to the ★At 5:30 p.m., an agent for Marathon cle. and faces a June 7 court date. 100 block of Josephine Avenue for the Gas Station, 14 Route 25, reported a ★At 5:05 a.m., Gerardo Cardoso, 17, ★At 11:54 p.m., Alex M. Springhorn, complaint of a solicitor in the area. male offender pumped 117 gallons of Elgin, was arrested and charged with 17, Geneva, was arrested and charged Friday, May 11 gas into a silver semi-truck and left no valid driver’s license and speed- with unlawful possession of alcohol ★At 11:43 a.m., police responded to with out paying. Estimated loss ing. He was released on his signature by a minor. He was released on bond the 600 block of Juli Drive for the com- $352.04. and faces a June 25 court date. and faces a June 7 court date. plaint of a solicitor in the area. ★At 6:09 p.m., police responded to the ★At 1:40 a.m., a complainant in the ★At 11:54 p.m., Elizabeth A. Kavace- ★At 11:55 a.m., a complainant report- 1100 block of Countryside Lane for the 800 block of Helen reported a known vich, 19, Geneva, was arrested and ed there was a dog barking and complaint of a solicitor. male offender stole her keys, Visa card charged with consumption of alcohol disturbing neighbors in the 10 block of ★At 2:39 a.m., police responded to and $1,280 in cash from her purse. by a minor. She was released on bond Clove Court. 1155 W. Spring, Conway Tobacco, for and faces a June 7 court date. Sunday, May 13 an activated burglar alarm. ST. CHARLES ★At 11:54 p.m., Jeremy J. Denning, 20, ★At 11:05 p.m., police responded to ★At 11:41 p.m. Jack Pathavong, 18, Wednesday, May 9 Geneva, was arrested and charged 1101 N. LaFox, Four Seasons On The Elgin, was arrested and charged with ★At 7:42 p.m., Morris M. Stevens, 26, with unlawful consumption of alcohol Fox, for a loud music complaint. driving while license suspended and St. Charles, was arrested on an out- by a minor. He faces a June 7 court ★At 11:20 p.m., police responded to no rear registration plate light. He was standing warrant. date. 1100 N. LaFox, Tequila’s, for a loud released on his signature and faces a Thursday, May 10 ★ At 11:54 p.m., Christopher W. music complaint. June 25 court date. ★ At 9 a.m., a complainant at St. Koehn, 19, St. Charles, was arrested Monday, May 14 ★At 11:05 p.m., police responded to Charles East High School, 1020 Dun- and charged with unlawful consump- ★At 2:12 p.m., while in the area of the the 600 block of Riverside for a loud ham, reported an unknown offender tion of alcohol by a minor. He faces a 100 block of Mark Street, police locat- music complaint. scratched his vehicle. Estimated dam- June 7 court date. ed an abandoned Dodge Caravan ★At 11:36 p.m., police responded to age $300. ★At 2:27 p.m., Aurora V. Lopez-Diaz, with expired registration. The owner the 600 block of Riverside for a loud ★At 6:13 p.m., Jennifer N. Crites, 22, 22, St. Charles, was arrested and was issued a 10-day notice. music complaint. Elgin, was arrested on an outstanding charged with disobeying a stop sign ★At 1:04 p.m., while in the area of the Tuesday, May 15 warrant. and no valid driver’s license. She was 1000 block of Mark Street, police locat- ★At 10 a.m., police responded to ★At 3:27 p.m., Colin F. Maher, 24, Os- released on bond and faces a June 7 ed an abandoned Ford pick-up truck Spring and LaFox for the report of a wego, was arrested and charged with court date. with no registration. The owner was vehicle that hit a parked car. driving while license suspended and ★ At 7:40 a.m., an agent for Al issued a 10-day notice. ★At 12:44 p.m., a complainant at 500 failure to reduce speed. Piemonte Cadillac reported an un- ★At 10:44 a.m. a complainant report- Collins, Hoffers Plastics, reported Friday, May 11 known offender(s) stole two front tires

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We try to save by lowering the Like her snatching leftover chicken take her potatoes since they were year, or he truly didn’t care as long as thermostat and using less gas for our wings would feed the people in poor mashed. I know that if there was a she would remember him. He never cars by carpooling or driving shorter countries? I think I remember my way, she’d have taken them too, but said anything, but just smiled and distances. We also turn off some of the was grateful she drew the line some- thanked her for her thoughtfulness. lights we don’t need throughout the where. When she gave a party, on rare occa- house and expect our families to use We got up from our table and were sions, she would use plastic every- less water during showers. Tidbits... ready to leave the restaurant; howev- thing. She would serve food on plastic However, some people carry things er, the manager was waiting by the plates, with plastic utensils and a big a little far by stretching their budgets door and stopped dear Aunt Mildred. old table cloth including spots from way too thin. Sure, things are tough He politely asked to see what was in- previous uses. Afterward, she out there and families need to cut side her purse. My dear auntie didn’t washed everything by hand and put it some corners and stop wasting money By Rachel really want to oblige, but had little away for the next party. on frivolous things. There are things choice. The restaurant manager said I knew that Aunt Mildred was a bit we would like to buy that we could that he didn’t mind people eating all of an extremist when it came to spend- live without and instead we should the food one can eat while there, but ing, but in her own sweet conserving buy only the things we really need. [email protected] their policy stated that no food would ways, she was a happy person until But some people really do go over- leave the premises. she died. At her funeral, there were a board when it comes to trimming mother making a similar statement We all had a good chuckle over this few elderly relatives in attendance be- those corners. before. because you’d have to have known cause she had outlived all of her One such person was our dear Aunt On one of those occasions when we Aunt Mildred to appreciate her ways. friends. Yes, Aunt Mildred was one of Mildred, who had the means to spend took Aunt Mildred out for dinner, She was highly offended by the man- a kind. She lived to the ripe old age of a fortune on anything her big old once again, she decided it would be a ager’s inconsiderate manners and 97. heart desired. She could spend money shame to leave food and throw it with her nose in the air, her shoulders I think she would have been proud on designer jeans and fancy handbags away. Some of the other relatives had straight and her now empty handbag knowing that, after the funeral servic- that cost more than our monthly mort- come to visit and we made plans to eat she announced that she would never, es, the church used all plastic dinner- gage. Mildred also could have trav- out. We had gone to one of those “all ever set foot in this place again. Being ware including one of the table cloths eled the continent flying first class and you can eat” buffets. Mind you, Aunt as feisty as she was, we felt lucky she she had donated to her church living in fancy hotels. She owned two Mildred stood just 5 foot and weighed didn’t smack the manager with her decades ago. very comfortable spacious luxury only about a hundred pounds. purse. ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ homes left to her by her grandfather, We got our plates and silverware This didn’t stop Aunt Mildred from Attention all CAC members! A final but she opted to live in a small little and watched in utter disbelief as she continuing her tightwad ways. She meeting will be held on Thursday, townhouse. loaded up her dinner plate with spent much of her time finding ways May 24 to approve the committee re- She’d say, “A penny saved is a pen- enough food for three grown men! to scrimp and save money. Her big ports for the Board of Education. A ny earned.” She must have grabbed at least seven project was recycling greeting cards quorum is needed to vote–and that She just didn’t feel the need to live in chicken drumsticks, four wings and a including birthday, holiday, wedding means that at least one representative either one of her luxury homes so in- huge side of mashed potatoes. When and Mother’s Day cards she had re- from 19 district schools must attend. stead she rented them out and put the everyone finished eating Aunt Mil- ceived over the years. When she’d Please mark your calendars! The money in her savings account. Her dred still had plenty of food on her send a greeting card, or birthday cards meeting begins at 7 p.m. at Elgin High needs were sparse and she lived her plate. She had only eaten her potatoes to friends and relatives, she would School located at 1200 Maroon Drive. life very frugal. She only spent money and her dessert. search for the right card and send it ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ when she absolutely had to and had a Without a care as to who was watch- out after changing some of the writing The Elgin Genealogical Society will habit of hoarding anything with ing she opened up her golf sized bag and adding her name. hold its morning meeting at 9:30 a.m. which she never wanted to part. and dumped the food from her plate When her dearly departed husband on Tuesday, June 5 at the Gail Borden She especially believed in recycling inside her bag. To our utter amaze- had a birthday, she’d send him the Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., El- everything including all her grocery gin. The meeting will be held in the bags from the stores. She’d reuse the Public Meeting Rooms on the main bags from all of her purchases and floor of the library. EGS member stash them in a large bin. Her collec- Rowena Swan will give a presentation tion of empty glass bottles was her fa- about her ancestor who marched with vorite pastime. When she had gath- Napoleon. Guests are welcome. For ered enough empty milk and pop bot- more information, call Becky Higgins, tles she’d load them into her car and (630) 372-6196. return them to the stores. ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ Once she collected her money for the Come to a free DVD viewing of As- “empties” she’d make sure the cash tronomical Grace at Elgin Bible was put right into her bank account. Church, 1580 East Chicago Street On Sunday’s she’d walk to church (Route 19, Irving Park Road), an excit- and afterward she would visit her eld- ing presentation by Louie Giglio, erly friends who couldn’t get out. founder of Passion Ministries. In it, When tea was served, she would col- Giglio showcases God’s indescribable lect the used tea bags into a plastic Zi- glory, revealed through the Heavens. ploc baggy and take them home. Questions? Call the church office at When she had company she used (847) 888-1978. fresh tea bags to make the tea and ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ once the tea was squeezed from the The Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club bag she’d put them in a little jar. Then will be hosting their 38th annual Aunt Mildred would reuse tea bags Swedish Day’s Ride on Sunday, June again when she was alone. She’d 17. Family friendly, you can choose to make at least four cups out of one tea bag! When the bags no longer had See Tidbits, pg. 26 any flavor left she would take them out and lay them on the soil for her plants. She swore that the tea bags The make them grow healthier; especially, her favorite snap dragons. Examiner Throughout the family she was Published every Wednesday at: known to pinch her pennies, but P.O. Box 8287, 4N781 Gerber Road everyone loved Aunt Mildred and put Bartlett, Illinois 60103 up with her quirky ways. Whenever www.examinerpublications.com we would take her out for lunch, Aunt Mildred was delighted and enjoyed going along. Usually, the family paid the bill, but no one minded at all. The problem was watching her closely so that she wouldn’t create her little scene after the meal. Many times Randall Petrik • President & Publisher after eating our lunch, Mildred would Bruce Leighty • Editor bag up her leftover food and snatch whatever everyone else left on their Ê plates. Her specialty was snapping up News and Ads call (630) 830-4145 the fried chicken left in the basket. Cops get on top of fundraising [email protected] Without caring who saw her, Aunt Mike Koletsos makes a donation to the Special Olympics with Officer Single copy price 50¢. Mildred would fill up a large plastic Brian Koletsos on Friday, May 18, during the Cops on Top event. For Subscription rate $24 per year. baggy that she carried inside her story and more photos see page 10. (Examiner photo by Debbie Schutt) For circulation call Kim (630) 696-6147 Or email to [email protected] purse, rather than having it tossed ©2007 Examiner Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. out. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 5 Clerk’s Office plans Jean’s Featured Home to purchase e-Slates NEW HERITAGE

By Patrick Deasey tained a motion to move on the pur- All 223 Kane County electoral chase, which passed unanimously, precincts are likely to see a new e-Slate sending the matter to the board’s voting booth by next election season, June 6, Executive Committee meet- as a resolution calling for such a pur- ing chase made its way out of a special Thanks to approximately $1 million joint County Board, Public Service in “unencumbered” funds in the BUY THIS HOME - I WILL MOW THE GRASS and Finance Committee meeting county’s capital projects fund, accord- GREAT TRI-LEVEL HOME. FRESHLY PAINTED. Monday, May 21. ing to county Finance Director Cheryl NEW CARPET. READY TO MOVE INTO. Under the deal to be sought by the Pattelli, the money to cover the pur- Vaulted ceiling - open and airy. This home has board, the Kane County Clerk’s Of- chase is available, which made its 1 3 bedrooms, 2 ⁄2 baths, formal dining, family room, a JEAN SAUER FERRON fice will buy the machines for somewhat easy approval not so much 2-car garage and a great price. $244,900 (South Elginite) $535,200, opposed to the 5-year plan a whimper, but certainly less than a that the had been presented to the bang. Go to www.jeanferron.com for the ENTIRE MLS Clerk’s office by Texas-based Hart As the acquisition of additional The Jean that fits...Your Real Estate needs! 847-612-6296 Intercivc. equipment has long been championed Thanks to the state of Hawaii decid- by the Kane County Clerk’s office to ing to go with a different electronic meet the needs of the county’s grow- voting system after two election cy- ing population in this era of ever in- GAS PRICES EATING YOU UP? cles, Hart suddenly found itself able creasing voting periods, the two peo- to offer the county a healthy discount ple who would have benefited most BUY VODKA - NOT IMAGE! on the equipment. from hearing such news first hand Imported Hart’s original plan called for an an- were ironically absent. Imported Wine Enthusiasts nual payment of $122,038.88 by the Out of town on a previously sched- Grey Goose Magazine Ratings SVEDKA clerk for the machines, resulting in a uled engagement, County Clerk Jack French Vodka Swedish Vodka final cost of a little more than $610,000 Cunningham, whose still pending W.E. RATING SAVE $35 W.E. RATING by July of 2012. “purchase” of 50 e-Slates at the close 94 POINTS 93 POINTS That proposal was also presented of last year’s fiscal budget got him in 99 BUY SVEDKA 99 2 with a buy now option, according to hot water, was unable to attend the $52 EQUALS 11⁄3 GALS OF GAS $17 Kane County Director of Elections special meeting. 1.75 LITER 1.75 LITER Linda Mitchell, that would further re- Cunningham’s Deputy Clerk Jay duce the cost of the machines to Bennett was also not present as he was Imported Imported $535,200. off on a much deserved vacation as he Yellow Tail Heineken If bought separately, the same 223 e- remains on the mend from multiple Skol OR Slates would cost over $710,000 as the bypass surgery. Vodka Wines complete booths cost a reported Both men will be back in action soon, •Cabernet •Merlot Amstel $3,500 each. as the earlier than previously expected 99 •Chardonnay • Shiraz Light Upon hearing a $175,000 savings February primaries decided upon by $8 99 99 could been seen by purchasing the the state legislature means their work 80° 1.75 Liter $9 $11 equipment, joint Chairs John Noveri- on the next election has already be- 1.5 Liter 12/12 oz NR BTLS or CANS ni (R, 23-Carpentersville) and Mike gun, making the new e-Slates that LTD Canadian Whisky Kenyon (R, 16-South Elgin) enter- much more valuable. Imported Beringer Budweiser Absolut 24/12oz CANS OR 99 White Vodka$10 Zinfandel Miller All Types 750 ml 24/12oz CANS Reg. $1899 49 $1899 $4 99 750 ML $13 750 ML 80° Beers - all types

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May 29, 2007 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 6 U-46 School Board OKs Pet of the Week new improvement plan By Laura Nykaza of staff development, concentrating The School District U-46 Board of on the academic needs of individual Education approved its 2007-08 subgroups and high-priority schools, District Improvement Plan. with a focus on those most at risk of This is the fifth plan approved by the not meeting state standards. board. Work focuses under six areas The district’s plan also shows main- or pillars: curriculum, instruction and taining a balanced operational fund assessment; high priority schools; budget, alignment of district tech- fiscal responsibility; leadership; data nology to make data more accessi- management; and public trust and ble, and promoting public under- support. standing of the No Child Left Behind Superintendent Connie Neale said Act. there are 17 areas of work in the new In addition, the plan calls for the plan. district to continue to maintain “Each year the work is refined. How- Adequate Yearly Progress. ever, the fifth plan represents a contin- Earlier in March, the Illinois State uation of the work implemented for Board of Education announced that the past few years,” she said. U-46 achieved Adequate Yearly Goals for next year include a review Progress at the district level. of middle school curriculum and “I feel it is important that we keep programs, and continued support for our foot to the pedal on a cycle of secondary school reform with the continuous improvement,” Neale implementation of the new Illinois said. high school graduation require- The complete District Improvement ments. Plan can be viewed at the district’s The district offers continued support Web site, www.u-46.org. Parents voice frustration over special ed. funding By Laura Nykaza they are being let go.” Parents of special education students Tina Pizzitola, president of District expressed concerns over School Dis- Education Assistants Union, the union trict U-46’s special education program that represents para-educators in spe- and the possibility of limiting the cial education, previously said that number of teacher’s aides in the class- the number of para-educators em- Mild-mannered room next year. ployed by the district has been declin- “It’s a very big concern about what’s ing. Simba is a meek and mild-mannered 4-week-old kitten. He is a domestic short going on in this district for all of these In 2003, the district employed 686 hair cat who is looking for a home to call his own. To adopt Simba, contact children across the whole special edu- DUEA positions. Currently DUEA Anderson Animal Shelter at 847-2880. (Examiner photo by Debbie Schutt) cation spectrum,” said Elizabeth holds 468. Mescher who has two children with Juszko said that she worries about Call Shane autism that attend special education her child in kindergarten next year. The Market Is In Full classes at Prairieview Elementary in “We will have 30 kids to a teacher. today...He can Bartlett. We’re not even going to get an aide give you the Mescher said that money and pro- next year,” she said. “Think of my grams put into classrooms don’t seem child who will be in kindergarten “real dirt” on to correlate with the needs of the chil- probably lost with one teacher and Real Estate. dren. who knows what his future will be.” “Every year we as parents have to “You really have to look into your come here and fight with the district hearts and rethink what you are do- TThheessee HHoommeess AAvvaaiillaabbllee!! for every little thing that we think ing with these teachers and rethink these children deserve,” she said. what you are doing with this money 1186 Pinetree “These children are very intelligent because you are hurting these chil- $369,900 children and I don’t want the district dren.” to see them as non-learners,” said Umberto Ficarello the parent of an The Examiner autistic child. “I’m here to advocate for them.” photos online Jennifer Juszko has two children that View and purchase photographs by attend classes at Independence our photographers published in The Preschool in Bartlett. Examiner, as well as those not used in 241 Shawnee “Half of Independence School has publication, by visiting www.examin- $349,900 gotten pink-slips,” Juszko said. erpublications.com and following the “These teachers are wonderful and link to the photo page. This week in...

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It a world in which other people make is also often said that scientists agree this the decisions and dammit, what do 9:00 a.m. - Noon is the case. Al Gore's documentary "An those people know? Look at me! Look Inconvenient Truth" is the most popular at me! example of these points of view. That mindset has given rise to people • Great Summer Activity It is not true that scientists have reached like Climatologist Steven Schneider. consensus on global warming. Thousands Back in the ‘70s, Schneider was warn- • Fun & Educational of scientists, of all kinds of political view- ing everyone about global freezing. points, believe that the global warming He then believed that human activity • English Style Riding story is either completely untrue, or great- would lead to a new ice age. Then, he ly exaggerated. Unfortunately, their decided that he was wrong; we’re go- views are rarely heard, for reasons that ing to boil to death, not freeze to • Quality Instructors have much more to do with politics than death. science. Paul Erlich is probably the king of • Well-Trained Horses In this special four part series, we at The this mindset. Thirty years ago, Erlich Examiner will present the other side of said that the world would run out of • Indoor & Outdoor Arenas this story. This series is authored by staff petroleum and natural gas by 2000 reporter Rich Trzupek, with the assistance and would be so over-populated that $50.00 per person per day. of his brother, Dr. Larry Trzupek. In addi- mass starvation would kill off the tion to writing for The Examiner, Rich planet. Come as many days as you like! has worked as an environmental scientist None of that happened of course. Gift certificates also available for for over 20 years, specializing in air pollu- We’ve found decades worth of oil and tion. He is the author of an authoritative natural gas reserves. Global popula- lessons and pony rides! book on the subject, published by Mc- tion will start to decline in the next 20 For more information about Graw-Hill, has taught classes on the sub- years. You would think that being so ject at Loyola University and is a frequent wrong, so often, would result in guys Horse Camp & other activities, lecturer on air pollution issues. Larry is a like Erlich being dismissed for the please call: professor of chemistry and has published cranks that they are. Unfortunately, it numerous scholarly papers in prestigious doesn’t work that way. Erlich, and (630) 483-1827 • Fax (630) 483-9618 chemical journals. those like him, continue to have a By definition, this is a scientific issue, voice as long as they have the imagi- and many people avoid reading about sci- nation to predict a new disaster, no Jaynesway Farms ence at all costs. But it's also an important matter how far-fetched. Rt. 59, Bartlett, Il s r r TM issue for every American to understand. 1 And that’s why global warming is so On Route 59 ⁄2 block South of Army Trail We hope you will take the time to read attractive to publicity-hungry scien- what Trzupek and Trzupek have to say. tists, pseudo-scientists and politicians. You may agree or disagree with them, but They are going to save us from the end after reading this series, you will have to of the world. How can you beat that? at least accept this as fact: not every scien- What better evidence can they have tist agrees with the popular version of for showing how smart they are, and global warming. how stupid the people in power are? By Rich Trzupek The powers-that-be are ignoring THE A Tree’s Best Friend… In part one of this series, we took a END OF THE WORLD. That makes look at the way that legitimate scien- the doom-mongers heroes, and they tific discussions about global warm- absolutely relish that role. MULCH ing were being systematically si- Which brings us to the mainstream lenced. In parts two and three, we ex- media, the CNNs and USA Todays of amined the science behind the theory the world, who so willingly sign on to The single most important step in providing for the that human activity causes global the global warming fantasy. What’s health of your trees is to properly apply mulch at a warming and we found that science their motivation? wanting. One part involves a lack of expertise. 2-3'' depth. If you accept those propositions, or We’re talking about journalism majors At Kramer Tree Specialists, our goal is to provide a even if they just make you think, the here, not people who spent much time quality product that’s affordable and aesthetically natural question to follow is: why? in science classes. When it comes to desirable. We accomplish this goal by recycling the Why would a group of people engage science, they are going to rely on “ex- branches, and chips from our tree care operations. in this kind of deception? Why would perts.” And what “experts” will they We benefit the environment in two ways; not adding they want to silence voices of dissent? choose to listen to? In general, the an- to the landfill problem and helping our customers What’s the point? swer is not the dry climatologists who affordably care for their trees. Properly mulched trees I can not speak for the global-warm- want to sift through intricate data. are healthier trees—to be enjoyed by you and future ing Nazis, but I can offer an opinion. Journalists don’t have time to do that, generations. Vigorous trees also benefit our environ- In my view, there are three groups in- nor much interest in doing so. ment on a daily basis. volved here: politically motivated sci- They rather listen to the message, not entists, pseudo-scientists and politi- the substance of the message, which Your trees will thank you for your care by being cians; the mainstream media; and the healthier, therefore resistant to disease pathogens public at-large. Each is motivated by See Seats, pg. 28 and insect pests along with needing less watering. Kramer Tree Specialists, Inc. for all your tree care needs… Letters to the Editor 701 Church Street, West Chicago • 293-5444 Deadline for letters is noon on Monday. Please include a phone www.kramertree.com number for verification, and submit letters electronically. Double Ground Mulch $13.50/yard. Message to America: video of former Sen. John Edwards. He Delivery Charges (Depending on Zone) Respect Memorial Day calls on Americans to use Memorial Day Dear Editor, weekend as a time to “bring an end to 1-5 yards-$40 • 6-25 yards-$50 • up to 50 yards-$60 Here is a surprise, I am not going to de- this war.” Shockingly, the video is titled WHOLESALE PRICES AVAILABLE! fend the Iraq war. I won’t even explain “A Memorial Day Message from John the importance of the war on terrorism. Edwards,” with the smoking gun note, VAbudget? Not today. That’s because “Paid for by John Edwards for Presi- this letter is about Memorial Day, a hal- dent.” ’S lowed day that should be about honoring Moreover, the e-mail recommends that IT Get the more than one million men and Americans bring signs with the message G! women who died in the service of this na- “Support the Troops, End the War” to lo- IN Your tion in wars and conflicts dating back to cal Memorial Day parades. Revolting is a PR 1775. It should be above politics. Period. kind word for it. It’s as inappropriate as a S Wheelbarrows Yet one presidential candidate has bla- political bumper sticker on an Arlington Out Of tantly violated the sanctity of this most headstone. special day. I recently received an e-mail Edwards is hardly the first politician Storage! from a group called “Support- thetroopsendthewar.com.” It included a See Letters, pg. 28 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 9 North Stars snag two from Saxons

Zack Doyle gets in position to make the return.

Austin Collingborne goes up for the block. (Examiner photos by George Niman)

The St. Charles North High School varsity volleyball team hosted the Saxons from Schaumburg on Thursday, May 17. The North Stars were met with good competition in the first game, but held on to take a 25-21 win. In the second game, the North Stars took control and won 25-16 to take the match. Brett Ellis goes up and spikes the ball in front of two Saxons. Bartlett Travel Soccer Club Bartlett & Surrounding Communities Open Tryouts Boys and Girls Ages 6-18 When

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The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 10 Park Bench Cops atop donut shop ...have a seat and we’ll fill you in for Special Olympics Special Events: fees are $90 for residents and $94 for Tuna Kahuna Fishing Contest nonresidents. Next sessions available Join us on the Fox River at Panton are: Mondays, June 11 to July 9, 4:40 to Mill Park on Saturday, June 16, from 5:20 p.m.; Tuesdays, June 12 to July 10, 9 a.m. to noon for a fun fishing der- 11 to 11:40 a.m.; Wednesdays, June 13 by! This special event is geared to to July 11, 4:40 to 5:20 p.m. and Thurs- children 15 years and younger. Kids days, June 14 to July 12, 11 to 11:40 will get a taste of fishing while at the a.m. same time they get the chance to be- Tot Ice Skating come the big “Kahuna.” A DJ will be (ages 4 & 5) on site and we will award prizes for This class is the basic entry level for each participant. We will also have learn to skate lessons. Toys and games food and soft beverages available at are used in this class to encourage the the concessions. The big “Kahuna” confidence and enjoyment of the will win the grand prize of a full day learning experience. You will be fishing guided trip from Stoked amazed how fast children of this age Charters in South Elgin. Every kid is learn to skate! Class will focus on ori- a winner at the Tuna Kahuna. All entation to ice, balance, simple gliding participants must be accompanied maneuvers, beginning skating, and by an adult and bring their own fish- beginning stopping. Next sessions ing equipment and bait. For the past available are: Mondays, June 11 to July 10 years, parents and grandparents 9, 4:40 to 5:20 p.m.; Tuesdays, June 12 have been bringing their kids for an to July 10, 11 to 11:40 a.m.; Wednes- experience of a lifetime! Be sure to days, June 13 to July 11, 4:40 to 5:20 mark your calendars for Tuna Kahu- p.m. and Thursdays, June 14 to July na! 12, 11 to 11:40 a.m. Children: Pre-Alpha Ice Skating Officer Robin Jones sizes up John Hughes for his Special Olympics T-shirt. Fun Fridays Classes are grouped by age and abil- (Examiner photos by Debbie Schutt) Leave mom and dad at home and ity whenever possible. All students come join the fun on Friday, June 16. who have not had formal skating in- In the early morning hours on pockets and gave generously. Participants ages 3 to 10 will partake struction must enter at the Pre-Alpha May 18, South Elgin Chief of Police The police collected more than $3,000 in games and crafts related to the level. Class will focus on the begin- Chris Merritt rounded up some his during the event. evening’s theme of “Everyone’s ning basics of forward skating, bal- officers, detectives and special opera- Forty-eight other Dunkin’ Donuts Birthday Party.” Come join the fun; ance, gliding and stopping, backward tions personnel and headed to the locations across Illinois had police we will provide juice, snacks and all skating, and gliding on one foot. June Bartlett and Elgin Dunkin’ Donuts. stationed on roofs as well. The overall of the entertainment. The fee is $12 sessions include: Mondays, June 11 to This was no ordinary coffee and goal was to raise $100,000 during the for residents and $15 for nonresi- July 9, 4:40 to 5:20 p.m.; Tuesday June donut run. The chief and his staff were statewide event. dents. 12 to July 10, 11 to 11:40 a.m.; Wednes- there to stand on the roof and collect The Illinois Special Olympics Camp Teddy Bear days, June 13 to July 11, 4:40 to 5:20 donations for the annual Law Enforce- provides opportunities for children Camp Teddy Bear is not your typical p.m. and Thursdays, June 14 to July12, ment Torch Run for Special Olympics. and adults with special needs to train summer camp. Camp Teddy Bear is a 11 to 11:40 a.m. Customers stopped in just to see why and compete in a variety of sports and unique recreational experience for There are no classes on Wednesday, police officers were standing on the games. For more information about your child’s (ages 3 to 6) favorite July 4; a make-up voucher will be is- roof. However, they did not stop there the Illinois Special Olympics, go to stuffed animal. Bring your child and sued. All ice skating classes are held at as customers reached into their www.soill.org. your child’s favorite stuffed animal to The Skate School in the Fox Valley Ice South Elgin Parks and Recreation’s Arena located at 1996 Kirk Road in Camp Teddy Bear drop off, take a pic- Geneva. The fees are $90 for residents ture with your stuffed animal, place and $94 for nonresidents. your stuffed animal on a bus so South Teens: Elgin Parks and Recreation can take New! Teen Rock House your child’s stuffed animal to Camp This is a unique new program which Teddy Bear, a week long (June 25 to allows teens, eight- to 11-grade, to 29) recreational experience for all gather with their friends and peers stuffed animals. Your stuffed animal and enjoy music from local teen will go fishing, canoeing, hiking, and bands. Currently we are accepting au- lots more while away at Camp Teddy ditions from bands to perform on the Bear. Upon your stuffed animals re- nights of the program. If you are inter- turn from Camp Teddy Bear your ested or know someone interested in child will receive a book of pictures auditioning, please contact Erin Clan- detailing all the week’s activities. cy at 622-0003 or e-mail at Don’t miss out on this opportunity; [email protected]. TRH will your stuffed animal will never forget begin in fall 2007. you! The camp fee is $15 for residents Adult: and $20 for nonresidents. Camp Ted- Pilates dy Bear drop off at 9 a.m. on Monday, Pilates is an exercise method that fo- June 25, departure will be after check- cuses on improving your flexibility in and returning at 2 p.m. on Friday, and strength for a total body workout June 29. with out adding bulk. Pilates is open Parent/Tot Ice Skating (ages 3+) to all levels, there are different way This is our answer to quality time each move can be modifies to fit each Officers Jeff Cooper and Vickie Watson stop customers at the Bartlett Dunkin with your young one! Take this class individual participant. The class is ap- Donuts to collect donations for the Special Olympics. while brother or sister is in another propriate for 14 years and older. It is class on the ice at the same time. Class taught by Danae Molitor at the Ambi- uses toys and parent encouragement tion Dance Studio located at 184 N. to enhance learning. What fun! Chil- LaFox St. Class registration is $38 for dren under 4 must be accompanied by residents and $43 for nonresidents. parent. Parents must wear skates Friday sessions run from June 1 to July while participating in this class. The 20, 9 to10 a.m. EST. 1996

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Inside, you will find on June 2 at the library in conjunc- ideas for day trips, museums, sports tion with the Mission: Read summer camps and events, day camps, educa- reading program. Brought to us lo- tional camps, resident camps and cally by the Grand Victoria Founda- more. The Reference Notebook for tion, the exhibit was created in col- preschool children is located in the laboration with NASA by Evergreen Early Learning Center. The Reference Exhibitions and national sponsors Notebook for school aged children is General Motors and Lockheed Mar- located on the information cube in the tin. The exhibit will also include ex- Youth Center. hibits from NASA and interactive el- Cooking ements and programming provided Thursday, June 14, 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., by additional partners. 3:30 p.m. Chef Shannon is back and Author Visit will be demonstrating how to cook On Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. some great dishes. 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Minutes register for up to three of the four terested teens must fill out an applica- excellent communication and team into the game, defender Colton dates offered. Register beginning tion in advance at the Youth Center play by the Kickers, with almost every Caesius shot a corner kick, which re- Monday, May 21, at any time of day Help Desk. score coming off an assist. bounded off the crossbar to Burnette, by going online to www.gailbor- Summer Reading Volunteers Need- Friday night, the Kickers were at who passed it to Schieler for a goal. den.info, News & Programs, Event ed! Adults and teens home at the Elgin Sports Complex. A Park Ridge penalty kick shortly af- Calendar, or call the Youth Center entering grades nine and up. Early in the first half, forward Sean ter found its mark, tying the game 1-1. Help Desk during business hours at Training sessions begin week of May Burnette passed to midfielder Alex Roa blasted a free kick to regain the 429-4685. 21. Application required. If you are a Madera, who drove it in for the score lead for the Kickers, 2-1. Moments Beyond Books…to the Movies! teen entering grades nine and up or an and a 1-0 Kickers lead. Later in the later, he passed to midfielder Danny Children entering grades five and adult who enjoys working with kids half, midfielder Lenin Roa shot a Fry, who made the score 3-1 at half. six, June 14 to July 26. Thursdays: 10 of all ages, join us this summer as a corner kick to midfielder Alex The second half started with Rassas to 11 a.m. No registration required. volunteer in our summer reading Sanchez, who headed it into the goal, moving the ball to Sanchez for anoth- Join us as we explore the universe of booth. 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We might even reem Rassas for a shot past the Park ment in St. Charles over Memorial learn “How to Eat Fried Worms,” and Grant used Ridge keeper, making the final score Day weekend. will probably have a “Hoot.” Your journey will include far-out games and stellar crafts. to install ▲ Tuesday Evening Extravaganzas ▲ EVERGREEN LEASING, INC. Children entering grades three to six Tuesdays: June 19, June 26, 7 ▲ Equipment Leasing and Finance p.m. No registration required. Join new lamps us on selected Tuesday nights this Rick Marzec, District 303’s Director summer for some very special of Facilities Management, is onto a events. Each week will feature a good thing on behalf of the district. In Need financing for great activity or a terrific performer 2006, D303 was awarded $120,000 for you to enjoy. Program length from the Illinois Clean Energy Foun- will vary based on the event sched- dation to make cost saving lighting new equipment? uled. Look for our flyer this summer improvements. for more details. Marzec applied for the same grant Family Picnic: Thaddeus Rex this year, and recently received word We can help you! For the entire family, Monday, June that the district has once again been 11, 7 p.m. No fee or registration re- awarded a reimbursement grant. The Phone: 847-488-0838 quired. Join us as we welcome Thad- $68,100 grant will be used to install Toll-Free: 866-246-4400 deus Rex, a PBS veteran who passion- new energy conservation lamps and ately endorses books with award-win- ballasts at 16 district facilities. Fax: 847-488-0362 ning music. A winner of many music Not only will this improve lighting awards, you can look forward to lots for students, but the district will save 340 Sundown Road • South Elgin, IL 60177 of fun and audience participation for an estimated $34,000 a year in electric- everyone. Bring a picnic supper to the ity costs and over $3,000 in mainte- library’s west lawn at 6 p.m. Sit back, nance costs. Visit us at www.evergreenleasing.biz The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 13 State’s Attorney steps up enforcement of Article 36 By Patrick Deasey single day the week before. Though it may have a simple sound- And though the law is strict enough ing name, the Illinois state statute that Barsanti “could take every car” commonly referred to as “Article 36,” that is involved in such incidents, he can surely complicate lives of traffic says that not every car is destined to drug offenders and DUIs. become a takeover target. This section of the legal code permits “We really try to use common sense,” local law enforcement agencies to con- he says, describing his office as employ- …the feeling every body wants fiscate vehicles driven by repeat DUI ing a “sliding scale” that includes the South Elgin offenders, and those found to be car- history of those involved when deter- 600 Randall Road Clinics Feature: rying drugs in their car. mining whether seizure is warranted Corner of Randall and Silver Glen, next to Chili’s • Pleasant and relaxed atmosphere The vehicles can then be sold off to “Occasionally we get the kid who’s CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT • Professional licensed and certified Massage Therapists better finance police operations of the driving his dad’s Cadillac with some 847-888-8500 • Gift Certificates and Gift Memberships available initiating police department, and drugs in his pocket, so sometimes we Convenient Hours - OPEN 7 DAYS - Walk-Ins Welcome prosecution of those accused of such don’t feel it’s appropriate. 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Esther Lyon, D.P.M. cial gains seen from the vehicle With the initiation of each seizure re- seizures. quired to come from the municipal “I’m really trying to be aggressive on law enforcement agency where the in- Dr. Lyon is currently this because we take most of these cars fraction occurred, Barsanti reports from drug dealers,” he declared, high- that virtually all sections of the county accepting new patients. lighting the dramatic increase from have participation, or have shown in- seven seizures last year, to 73 thus far terest in the effort thus far, with the for 2007 with a record 22 occurring on notable exception of Aurora.

owners, in the words of Super, was “Continue your business as usual,” and to “keep investing in your proper- TIF ties,” as the TIF would definitely help Continued from page 1 the area improve. Foot & Ankle Pain? And even for those such as resident this type of “pay as you go” TIF, as no Cortese who said he had already r. Esther Lyon is a foot specialist, board original pool of money exists to tackle “beautified” his building, Price and D For more information certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery in foot infrastructure issues that will need Super indicated this was a very good addressing before the first foundation thing, as the increase he will see from or to schedule an surgery. Dr. Lyon is committed to providing the highest is laid. the assessor on his tax bill reflecting appointment, standard of quality medical care, using the latest technologies The lasting message the village want- those improvements will now go to please call: available. She is trained in the most advanced, conservative ed to send to the the current property helping his area, and nowhere else. 630-495-1240 and surgical treatments of the foot and ankle. Dr. Lyon is the founder and owner of Lyon Foot and Ankle www.drestherlyon.net Clinic, P.C., offering four locations for your convenience.

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Continued from page 3 with battery. She was released on 200 N. Randall, Geneva Commons, for ally drives their ATV on her property. bond and faces a June 14 court date. the report of an accident. ★At 2:03 p.m., Lisa A. Langenbach- driver side vent window to his vehi- Wednesday, May 16 Saturday, May 12 Marcello, 41, Carpentersville, was ar- cle. Estimated damage $200. ★At 7:14 a.m., a complainant in the ★At 10:35 a.m., police responded to rested and charged with aggravated Monday, May 14 400 block of 9th Street reported an un- the 400 block of Hamilton Street for assault. ★At 8:20 a.m., a complainant reported known offender punctured his tire. the report of an accident. Saturday, May 12 an unknown offender entered his un- Estimated damage $100. ★At 2:30 p.m., police responded to ★At 3:42 p.m., Kirk E. Bissett, 34, locked home and took $140 from a ★At 7:33 a.m., a complainant in the Highway 34 and Christina Lane for Yorkville, was arrested and charged clipboard. 800 block of Oak Street reported an the report of an accident. with DUI and failure to reduce speed ★At 8 a.m., Timothy J. Kreft, 20, St. unknown offender slit two tires on his ★At 2:15 p.m., police responded to to avoid an accident. Charles, was arrested on an outstand- truck. Estimated loss $280. Routes 38 and 25 for the report of an ★At 1:04 a.m., Christopher M. Kusek, ing warrant. He was transported to ★At 1:11 p.m., Alex C. Carlton, 30, accident. 20, Sugar Grove, was arrested and the Kane County Jail. Rockford, was arrested and charged ★At 4:40 p.m., police responded to charged with consumption of alcohol ★At 12:08 p.m., Reginald J. Haynes, with driving while license suspended Route 31 and Ford Street for the report by a minor and BAC over 0.08. 25, St. Charles, was arrested and and failure to reduce speed to avoid of an accident. ★At 1:04 a.m., Michael R. Fleming, 20, charged with driving while license an accident. He was released on bond Sunday, May 13 Geneva, was arrested and charged suspended. He was released bon bond and faces a June 14 court date. ★At 8:53 p.m., police responded to with consumption of alcohol by a mi- and faces a June 7 court date. ★At 1:32 p.m., a complainant at 1850 Crissey Avenue and Spring Street for nor. ★At 4:45 p.m., Rajeshawari M. Patel, Bricher Road, Jaws Lazer Car Wash, the report of an accident. ★At 2:01 a.m., police responded to 12 50, was arrested and charged with re- reported she left her purse and wallet N. Second for the report of a vacant tail theft. by the vacuum area and when she TOWNSHIPS storefront window being shattered. Tuesday, May 15 went back, they were gone. Estimated Sunday, April 29 Sunday, May 13 ★At 12:21 a.m., Chloe C. Williams, 19, loss $419. ★At 4:08 a.m., Mallory S. Boynton, 21, ★At 1:30 p.m., police responded to Geneva, was arrested and charged ★At 12:22 a.m., Hilary B. Houtkooper, Geneva, was arrested and charged Route 64 and Brown Road, Campton with unlawful consumption by a mi- 17, Batavia, was arrested and charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed Township, for the report of an acci- nor, disobeying a stop sign and opera- with illegal consumption of alcohol by to avoid an accident. dent with injuries. tion of an uninsured motor vehicle. a minor. She faces a June 21 court date. Monday, May 7 ★At 3:40 p.m., Dallas N. Shelby, 18, She was released on bond and faces a ★At 12:37 a.m., Tanya M. Gregoire, 18, ★At 12:57 p.m., a complainant in the East Dundee, was arrested and June 6 court date. Geneva, was arrested and charged 2000 block of Eldorado Drive reported charged with disorderly conduct. He ★At 12:21 a.m., Katherine M. Thayer- with illegal consumption of alcohol by between May 4 and 7, an unknown of- was transported to the Kane County Marmitt, 20, Geneva, was arrested a minor and possession of drug para- fender entered his unlocked vehicle Jail. and charged with unlawful consump- phernalia. She was released on bond and took a laptop computer and a ★At 3:51 p.m., Joseph J. Mollohan, 17, tion by a minor. She was released on and faces a June 21 court date. computer screen. Estimated loss Elburn, was arrested and charged bond and faces a June 21 court date. $1,800. with domestic battery. He was trans- ★At 3:55 p.m., Miguel A. Diaz, 21, Au- GENEVA ★At 7:28 a.m., a complainant at 122 ported to the Kane County Jail. rora, was arrested and charged with Wednesday, May 9 Commons, Anthropologie, reported ★At 6:15 a.m., Guenther Schoening, no valid driver’s license, failure to ★At 8:10 p.m., police responded to the an unknown offender(s) stole 19 47, St. Charles, was arrested and yield and operation of an uninsured 700 block of E. State Street for the re- blouses, six sweaters, six plaid shorts charged with domestic battery. He motor vehicle. He was released on port of an accident. and three shirts, 18 stripped shorts. was transported to the Kane County bond and faces a June 7 court date. ★At 4 p.m., police responded to the Estimated loss $3,586. Jail. ★At 3:25 p.m. Minerva Romero, 22, 100 block of Oak Street for the report Tuesday, May 8 ★At 12:25 a.m., Jose J. Rodriguez, 18, Elgin, was arrested and charged with of an accident. ★At 11:59 a.m., Alexander S. Wagner, Aurora, was arrested and charged no valid driver’s license, improper ★At 1:10 p.m., police responded to the 18, Sugar Grove, was arrested and with driving while license suspended, lane usage and operation of an unin- 500 block of Hamilton Street for the charged with disorderly conduct and driving without headlights when re- sured motor vehicle. She was released report of a vehicle that struck a tele- possession of fireworks. He faces a quired and operation of an uninsured on bond and faces a June 21 court phone line. June 12 court date. motor vehicle. He was released on date. ★At 10 a.m., police responded to Del- ★At 11:59 a.m., John F. Karas, 17, Sug- bond. ★At 2:08 a.m., Michael A. Lovatt, 20, nor Drive and Keslinger Road for the ar Grove, was arrested and charged ★At 7:43 p.m., a complainant in the South Elgin, was arrested and charged report of an accident. with disorderly conduct and posses- 500 block of N. Highland Avenue, El- with driving while license suspended. Thursday, May 10 sion of fireworks. He faces a June 12 gin, reported a suspicious vehicle in He was released on bond and faces a ★At 9:30 p.m., police responded to the court date. her son’s driveway. June 21 court date. 2100 block of Bent Tree Drive for the ★At 11:59 a.m., Kyle S. Hall, 17, Maple Monday, May 14 ★At 1:39 a.m., a complainant at 3800 report of an accident. Park, was arrested and charged with ★At 6:58 a.m., Raul Herrera-Franco, E. Main, Charlestown Mall, reported ★At 3:40 p.m., police responded to the disorderly conduct and possession of 25, Elgin, was arrested and charged an unknown offender keyed the driv- 100 block of East Side Drive for the fireworks. He faces a June 12 court with no valid driver’s license and er and passenger sides of his vehicle. report of an accident. date. speeding. He was released on bond. Estimated damage $275. ★At 11 a.m., police responded to the ★At 1 p.m., an agent for Hollister, 315 ★At 3:59 p.m., police responded to ★At 6:32 p.m., Stephanie D. Willis, 38, 1400 block of E. State Street for the Commons, reported on May 5 he dis- Route 25 and Courier Avenue, St. Geneva, was arrested and charged report of an accident. covered five stacks of men’s polo Charles, for the report of an accident with retail theft. She was held for ★At 4:56 p.m., police responded to shirts missing. with injuries. bond. Route 38 and N. 6th Street for the Wednesday, May 9 ★At 3:01 p.m., police responded to ★At 11:40 p.m., a complainant in the report of an accident with injuries. ★At 10:15 a.m., an agent for Norman Pars Path and Beckman Trail, Elgin, 300 block of S. 9th Street reported an Friday, May 11 Cosmetics, 518 W. State, reported an for the report of an accident. unknown offender stole his 1991 Toy- ★At 4 p.m., police responded to W. unknown offender forced entry into ota. State Street and River Lane for the re- the business and took $300 from a BARTLETT ★At 6:52 p.m., Jennifer L. Burton, 23, port of an accident with injuries. cash register. Monday, May 7 Sycamore, was arrested and charged ★At 5:20 p.m., police responded to Friday, May 11 ★A complainant on Chelsea Drive re- ★At 9:52 p.m., a complainant in the ported that a known offender took a 500 block of N. Crawford Road, Elgin, jar of coins from a locked room in the Streamwood man guilty reported an unknown subject continu- residence. Estimated loss $300. of burglarizing vehicle

A Streamwood man has been found Elgin Police about two hours later, and guilty of stealing property from an au- was arrested after the items reported tomobile in 2006 in Elgin. stolen were found in his car. Gilbert R. Chadwick, 34, Stream- Circuit Judge Timothy Q. Sheldon set wood, was convicted by a Kane Coun- Chadwick’s next court appearance for RIVER RAND AUTO ty jury on May 15, after a two-day tri- 1:15 p.m. June 28, in Courtroom 311 TRUCK & TRAILER RENTALS al, of one count of burglary, a Class 2 for sentencing. Chadwick faces up to LOCAL - ROUND TRIP - DAY - WEEK - MONTH - ONE WAY felony. 30 years in the Illinois Department of PROPANE TANKS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE On Nov. 30, 2006, Chadwick stopped Corrections due to enhanced sentenc- his car at a residence in the 400 block of ing statutes based on his prior felony “The Hub Cap Place” Oak Street in Elgin. He exited his vehi- convictions. He has been held in the • PICKUPS-ECONOLINES • OPEN & CLOSED TRAILERS-ALL SIZES cle, entered a vehicle parked in the Kane County Jail on $15,000 bail since (WITH AUTOMATIC SHIFT) • HAND TRUCKS, PIANO DOLLIES • TRUCKS-12,14,16,20 FURNITURE PADS driveway at the residence and re- his arrest. Bond was revoked upon (AUTOMATIC AVAILABLE) • PACKING CARTONS (ALL SIZES) moved a woman’s purse, a CD case, a conviction. • LIFT GATE TRUCKS OR RAMPS ROPE-TAPE change-holder and other miscella- “This successful conviction is due in • STAKE TRUCK WITH LIFT GATE • WE SELL & INSTALL FRAME HITCHES neous items. He placed the items in his large part to the cooperation of a wit- OPEN EVENINGS & SUNDAYS car and fled. A witness observed Chad- ness who was willing to step forward, wick with the items as he was leaving as well as thorough follow-up by the the victim’s vehicle, noted the registra- Elgin Police,” said Assistant State’s (630) 289-7730 tion number of his vehicle and called Attorney David Belshan, who prose- 1000 S. BARTLETT RD (RT. 19 & BARTLETT) STREAMWOOD s r r TM the police. Chadwick was stopped by cuted the case. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 15 Police Reports

★At 2:37 a.m., a 14-year-old juvenile on an I-bond and faces a June 5 court ★At 8:47 p.m., police responded to the was arrested and charged with date. area of Route 59 for the report of a cat driving under the influence of drugs, ★At 7:16 p.m., a complainant on Mari- struck by a vehicle. improper lane usage, and no valid dri- na Terrace West reported that an un- Saturday, May 12 ver’s license. She faces a June 14 court known offender removed two nail ★At 8:30 p.m., police responded to date. guns from his garage. Estimated loss Wayne School for the report of numer- SPECIALIST IN ★At 2:37 a.m., a 14-year-old juvenile $150. ous kids loitering in the area. BODY & FENDER was cited for curfew violation. She ★ At 10:15 p.m., Laura Wells, 49, ★At 6:47 p.m., police responded to the was released on signature and faces a Bartlett, was cited for dog running at 800 block of Dunham Road to assist REPAIR June 5 court date. large. She was released on signature with an elderly woman who fell. 38 Years Serving 35,000 vehicles ★At 11:56 p.m., Sosi Reyes, 23, Elgin, and faces a June 5 court date. ★At 10:01 a.m., police responded to was arrested and charged with no Saturday, May 12 the 300 block of W. Maple Tree for a Phone: 847-695-6300 valid driver’s license and no rear reg- ★A complainant on Wilmington Lane subject locked out of his vehicle. Fax: 847-695-6385 istration light. She was released on an reported that an unknown offender Sunday, May 13 [email protected] I-bond and faces an undetermined used his identity to open three Sprint ★At 11:43 p.m., police responded to 230 East State Street court date. accounts. Estimated loss $329. the 600 block of Pearson for the report So. Elgin, IL 60177 Tuesday, May 8 ★A complainant on Bragg Street re- of a suspicious vehicle in the area. ★At 12:20 a.m., Antonio J. Parasdiso, ported that an unknown offender 19, Bartlett, was arrested and charged stole a lawn ornament. Estimated loss with retail theft and unlawful con- $80. sumption by a minor. Dean M. Rizvi, ★At 12:26 a.m., Peter Tierney, 56, El- 19, Hanover Park, was arrested and gin, was arrested and charged with charged with retail theft. The subjects DUI and failure to signal. He was re- were released on I-bonds and face a leased on an I-bond and faces a June Committed to Excellence June 5 court date. 26 court date. ★A complainant on Rose Lane report- ★At 2:34 a.m., Alexander Krautmann, Andrew P. Trapani, DDS, MS 484 Briargate Drive ed that an unknown offender broke 18, Bartlett, was arrested and charged Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics the rear wiper blade on a parked vehi- with zero tolerance DUI, possession of South Elgin cle. Estimated loss $500. alcohol by a minor, and improper lane • Committed to providing ★A complainant on Keenland Drive usage. He was released on an I-bond outstanding care 847-289-8800 reported that an unknown offender and faces a June 11 court date. ★ • Experienced, professional staff stole two ceiling fans that were await- At 3:32 a.m., Jose Garcia, 23, West with over 56 years experience. ing pickup by UPS. Estimated loss Chicago, was arrested and charged $330. with improper lane usage, no valid • Comfortable & fun environment FREE ★A complainant on Wildberry Lane driver’s license, no insurance, DUI, • “State Of The Art” Facilities 00 reported that an unknown offender aggravated DUI, and obstruction. He • Orthodontic care for children $125 Value opened a MasterCard account in his faces a May 29 court date. thru adults ★ PANOREX & name and has charged more than At 12:26 p.m., Emil Kasperek, 62, • Serving Elgin Area for Over $19,000 to it. Berwyn, was arrested and charged CONSULTATION ★At 8:51 p.m., Harry S. Hambach, 41, with driving while license suspended, 30 Years Bartlett, was arrested and charged suspended registration, and improper • Algonquin Location with driving while license suspended, lane usage. He was released on an I- One Coupon per client. Not valid with expired registration, no insurance, bond and faces a June 14 court date. www.trapaniorthodontics.com other offers. Offer expires 6-30-08. and warrant. He was released on ★At 5:10 p.m., a 13-year-old juvenile bond and faces a June 12 court date. was cited for possession of a danger- Thursday, May 10 ous weapon. He was released on sig- ★An agent for Deere Park Circle re- nature and faces a June 5 court date. ported that an unknown offender ★At 9 p.m., Catherine Ruppert, 48, painted graffiti on a tree and doors. Bartlett, was arrested on warrant. She SeniorSenior Housing’Housing’ss ★At 11:30 a.m., a 15-year-old juvenile was released on bond and faces a was cited for illegal consumption of June 4 court date. alcohol by a minor. He was released Sunday, May 13 on signature and faces a June 19 court ★A complainant reported that an un- ““BESTBEST KEPTKEPT SECRETSECRET”” date. known offender took his wallet and ★At 2:44 p.m., an agent for Jain Soci- cell phone from a locker at Bartlett ety, 435 N. Route 59, reported that an Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Rd. Where do senior citizens turn when living at unknown offender stole marble pieces Estimated loss $525. home becomes too much work and even from crates on the north side of the ★A complainant on Chase reported parking lot. Estimated loss $20,000. that an unknown offender used his worrisome? Victory Centre of Bartlett offers ★At 4:39 p.m., an agent for McDon- personal information to open a Sprint ald’s, 791 Route 59, reported that a account. Estimated loss $525. an affordable alternative. ★ known offender broke the light on the At 1:19 a.m., a 15-year-old juvenile Senior citizens can apply for: building while going through the was cited for curfew violation. He was drive-through. released on signature and faces a June ◆ A newly-constructed and well-appointed ★At 7:30 p.m., a complainant reported 5 court date. that an unknown offender stole his ★At 2:12 am., Edwin Aguilar, 24, residence unattended wallet from a golf cart at Hanover Park, was arrested and ◆ Bartlett Hills Golf Club, 800 W. Onei- charged with DUI and improper lane Support with meals, da. Estimated loss $50. usage. He was released on an I-bond cleaning and home ★ Lock in Grand Two complainants on Mable Lane and faces a June 12 court date. maintenance reported that an unknown offender si- ★At 2:42 p.m., Rogelio Valenzuela, 32, phoned gasoline from their parked ve- West Chicago, was arrested and ◆ Social outlets Opening Pricing hicles. Estimated loss $174. charged with no valid driver’s license ★ At 8:15 p.m., Doris A. Calvin- and following too closely. He was re- and helpful through June! Belling, 44, Elgin, was arrested on leased on an I-bond and faces a June conveniences warrant. 12 court date. ★At 8:30 p.m., James J. Desmidt, 52, ★At 9:43 p.m., Nicholas Gross, 17, ◆ Support, as needed, Bartlett, was arrested and charged Roselle; Louis Robbins, 17, Bartlett, with personal care with obstructing a peace officer. He and Pawel Oszcapinski, 17, Roselle, was released on an I-bond and faces a were cited for consumption of alcohol ◆ Reasonable monthly rates May 29 court date. a minor. They were released on signa- ★At 11:51 p.m., Alex O. Ryan Jr., 32, ture and face a June 19 court date. Elgin, was arrested and charged with ★At 9:43 p.m., a 14-year-old juvenile driving while license suspended and and a 15-year-old juvenile were cited speeding. He was released on an I- for possession and consumption of al- bond and faces a June 7 court date. cohol by a minor. They were released Friday, May 11 on their signatures and face a June 19 ★At 1:15 p.m., Ervin Hewing, 18, court date. Hanover Park, was arrested and ★At 10:03 p.m., Fernando Vazquez, A PATHWAY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY NWHP charged with theft and battery. He 34, West Chicago, was cited for illegal was released on an I-bond and faces a dumping. He was released on signa- June 5 court date. ture and faces a June 5 court date. 1101 West Bartlett Road (Rte. 59 and West Barlett Road) ★At 2:15 p.m., Terrance Cox, 17, Car- pentersville, was arrested and WAYNE Phone: 630-213-0100 charged with battery. He was released Friday, May 11 www.pathwayseniorliving.com The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 16 Storm softball avenges previous loss to Sabres

By Seth Hancock striking out seven. French had trouble The South Elgin High School softball only twice and also went 3-4 with two team returned the favor as it shutout runs scored and an RBI. Streamwood 8-0 on Thursday, May 17. “I felt good today,” French said. “We After committing six errors, leading came out and hit the ball really well to a 3-0 loss to Streamwood on Mon- today, and that made it comfortable day, the Storm took advantage of three for me pitching.” errors in the first to take a 3-0 lead. In Game 1, French pitched the “We came out and we hit the ball complete game, allowing five hits hard today and took advantage of with single runs scoring in the second, some mistakes,” said South Elgin fourth and fifth innings. coach Jason Schaal. “She’s pitched great for us all Freshman Caitlin Stredde led the season,” Schaal said. “It’s tough to game off with a single followed by give her the loss on Monday. We gave another single from junior Stephanie that game away.” Sanocki, with Stredde scoring the first In Thursday’s game, Streamwood run on a throwing error from the received a one-out bloop single to left, Streamwood right fielder after a sin- followed by a walk and a past ball, to gle from sophomore Lauren Vitiello. put runners at second and third with Sanocki and Vitiello later scored on one gone. French pitched out of the an error that allowed sophomore jam by sending down the final two Brittany Boelter to reach. batters by strikeout. Streamwood committed one more French pitched out of another jam in error in the game, but it was the Storm the seventh when Streamwood Jimmy Reuter, 14, tries his hand at the putting green provided by the South bats that helped pad the early lead as advanced a runner to third after a Elgin Parks and Recreation Department. (Examiner photos by George Niman) South Elgin tallied nine hits. single, a fielder’s choice, and a wild “We’re getting in the box and we’re pitch, but she finished off with a K. getting those hits,” Schaal said. “We “My pitches were working for me,” have to act like it’s 0-0 the whole French said. “On Monday, our defense Corron School conducts game.” had some troubles. I pitched my game In the second, freshman Rae Bosteder today.” led off, reaching on the fourth Stream- The Storm defense made only one health awareness event wood error and allowing an RBI mental mistake in the seventh after fail- double from junior Rebecca French to ing to call an infield pop up, but they Kids’ Day, founded 13 years ago by child safety seat check, there was drive her in. French scored on an RBI were able to force out the lead runner. Doctors Theresa and Stuart Warner, dental screening by Family and single from Stredde, who was later “Unfortunately, mistakes happen, was intended to bring healthcare to Cosmetic Dentistry and Dr. Curt Buss forced out on a fielder’s choice. but if you make up for it, that’s what children. South Elgin and surround- of Harmony Chiropractic performed Sanocki and sophomore Layla Isma- counts,” Schaal said. “(French) does a ing businesses celebrated Kids’ Day a spinal health check and wellness jlaj each scored on a two-RBI double great job for us, and our defense is on Saturday, May19, at Corron Middle screening. from Bosteder’s twin sister Courtney. tightening up. It’s going to be fun in School. Maggie Moos and Panera Bread From there, the Storm bats went the postseason.” The Police Department conducted a provided the refreshments. silent until the sixth when French The Storm tallied five hits in singled and later scored on an RBI Monday’s game with junior Tegan double from Stredde. O’Connor hitting a triple. French, who also pitched in Game 1 With the split, South Elgin is 15-17 against Streamwood, went the overall and 9-10 in Upstate Eight distance, allowing four hits and Conference play. Police seek information about motorcycle crash

By Lynne Senne “reckless manner” southbound on On May 19, at approximately 4 p.m., Route 59 from Golf Road just prior to Todd Baer, 38, Elgin, had been riding the incident. The vehicle was driven his motorcycle westbound on Irving by a white male, approximately 50- to Park Road and was in the turn lane to 60-years-old. go north onto Route 59 in Stream- “This is a 120 percent true victim wood. who looks like a great kid,” Barnes A witness told police that as Baer said. “There’s somebody out there made his turn, a blue-green compact who caused this and we got a bad de- car made an abrupt turn in front of scription on (the car), so hopefully this Baer and cut him off. Baer then took brings in some more information. “evasive action,” according to police, “This is why I got into police work,” Dr. Curt Buss uses new technology to check out the nerves in Nicole Jacobsen’s and as a result was thrown from the Barnes said. neck and spine. motorcycle. Following Baer’s surgery, his family The crash resulted in life-threatening met with the doctor. trauma to his head. Baer was taken to “The doctor who did the surgery said Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elk he’s been a surgeon for 20 or more North ‘future educator’ Grove Village, where it was years and said this is the worst trauma determined the staff was unable to to a head he’s ever seen,” Leese said. treat the injuries. Baer was then taken “We’re taking each day as it comes; earns $500 scholarship by helicopter to Lutheran General he’s in critical critical condition.” Hospital. He was not wearing a Baer is not married and has no District 303 is pleased to announce school and community, and letters of helmet, but Illinois law does not children. that Natalie Albers, a senior at recommendation. In addition, each require motorcyclists to wear them. Police are asking anyone with infor- St. Charles North High School, is the applicant responded to the following According to Baer’s sister, Sue Leese, mation regarding the accident to recipient a $500 scholarship for essay question: “What is your opinion Buffalo Grove, the surgeon removed please contact the Streamwood Police prospective educators from the of homework? How will you as a 25 percent of the left side of his brain Department at 837-0953. Northern Illinois University Chapter teacher approach this controversial due to “terrible blood clots.” The “We are pleading for anyone who of Phi Delta Kappa. subject?” surgeon then opened his skull to help saw the accident to come forward The Phi Delta Kappa International In addition to her strong academic relieve the pressure on his brain. with information. So many people see Scholarship program is long standing background, Albers was commended “Right now, his skull is open and accidents and think ‘OK, paramedics and has become one of the largest for her tireless involvement in school they have a tube draining it,” Leese are there,’ (so) they’re not going to educational award programs intend- and community activities. She has said. “He’s also running a fever. He’s butt in. We’re just hoping someone ed for future educators in the U.S. played badminton at North, and is a fighting for his life right now.” will come through with information,” Over 15,000 high school applications member of the School Store Club, According to Streamwood Police Leese said. “The witness only knew are received and distributed annually. Spanish National Honor Society and Commander Dan Barnes, the vehicle someone cut off my brother, and (the The Local Chapter Scholarship Com- the Bible Study Club. She participates that is assumed to have caused the driver of the vehicle believed to have mittee at Northern Illinois University in triathlons and volunteers at her incident then abruptly drove through caused the accident) saw it and went evaluated more than fifty applicants church. She will attend Judson the shopping center at the intersec- around.” on their academic accomplishments, College in Elgin next year with a tion, and a witness reported the Police are unsure if the driver is contributions and service to their major in high school math education. vehicle to have been traveling in a aware he caused the accident. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 17 South Elgin beaten by Streamwood, 3-0

The Sabre’s defense closes down on the Storm as in this play with Streamwood’s Kim Angle making the out against South Elgin’s Stephanie South Elgin’s catcher, Tegan O’Connor stands her ground as Streamwood’s Sanocki. Adrienne Pisano slides into home plate. Pisano would be called out.

Story and photos by Lou Himes when Tegan O’Connor hit a triple that brought her that brought Adrienne Pisano home. Pisano was Monday, May 14, the South Elgin Storm faced off to third base and it was followed by Heather O’Far- tagged out at the plate, but Abraham scored after against the Streamwood Sabre’s in girl’s softball in a rell who hit a single. Tight defense by the Sabre’s O’Connor went for a double play after the tag, and game where both team’s pitchers held their ground. kept O’Connor at third base. Hillary Brown stepped overthrew to the third baseman. Streamwood Unfortunately, one team’s defense faltered and little in and made a courtesy run for O’Connor, but even scored again in the fifth inning which would bring mistakes turned into runs. after O’Farrell stole second base the Storm were un- the score to 3-0. Streamwood drew first blood when Ariella Gal- able to score. They ended the inning with the score 1- The bottom of the fifth, sixth and seventh inning lione hit a double that brought home Brittany Jasker, 0. found South Elgin trying to rally, but they were un- who was a courtesy runner for Melissa Abraham. The fourth inning found Streamwood threatening able to bring runners around the base and the score With their turn at bat, South Elgin answered back to score again after Melissa Abraham hit a triple remained 3-0. North Stars defeat Storm in two games

North players react to the ball as it crosses over the net.

North Star's 9 leaps into the air to get his full power into the serve. (Examiner photos by Lou Himes)

St. Charles North and South Elgin high schools faced off in boys varsity volley- ball Tuesday evening at the North Stars’ gym. The first matchup found North in the lead for most of the game, leading to a 25-13 win. South Elgin came back hard in the second match, holding the lead for the beginning of the game. The teams battled back and forth, but in the end, the The North Stars’ Rusty Lavaja goes for the block as South Elgin’s Douglas North Stars sealed another win, 25-18. Sawyer goes for the spike. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 18 North wins UEC title after defeat of Storm

The Storm’s Kyle Kinyon gets down a sacrifice bunt, using the bat to avoid being hit by the pitch.

North senior Brody Rathman was the starting pitcher in the North Stars’ 13-3 Shortstop Ryan Kellner of South Elgin has to deal with a difficult hop on a victory over South Elgin on May 17. (Examiner photos by Bruce Leighty) ground ball as he was moving to cover second on an attempted North steal.

By Seth Hancock Mike McDonnell finished the game, allowing only with two outs. The St. Charles North High School baseball team two more hits while striking out five. “This actually might be a good thing to have won its third Upstate Eight Conference title after Even with the 8-0 lead, North was worried as South happen to us,” Genke said. “Having to overcome defeating South Elgin High School 8-0 on Elgin had forced extra innings the day before after adversity might do us some good.” Wednesday, May 16. tying the game with a five-run seventh. The North Stars finished off South Elgin with a “It feels great,” said North coach Todd Genke. “We “I said ‘Hey, we were here yesterday,’” Genke said. sweep, winning Game 3 on Thursday in a 13-3 game, have to end that every-two-years-thing, though.” “It was a reminder that baseball’s a funny game and with the win setting a school record of 27 wins. The game was a nailbiter early as the North Stars anything can happen.” North was caught up in a close game through three, were clinging to a 2-0 lead through three innings, but The North Stars took a 7-2 lead into the seventh on but a four-run fourth broke it open. it was a six-run fourth, coming after a 20-minute the rain-drenched Tuesday, but had to finish in the Zach Hirsch picked up the victory, finishing his delay due to lightning, that put it out of reach. eighth, scratching out the 8-7 win. season at a perfect 7-0 with Corrigan leading the “A six-run fourth, I’ll take that any day,” Genke “We talk all the time about keeping the foot on the offense with three hits and two RBIs. said. “We want to kind of set the tone and tell them gas pedal all the way to the finish,” Genke said. “We With the sweep, North finishes the season 27-5 we mean business.” didn’t do that. We got a little over-confident and let overall and 21-3 in UEC play, but the team has high In the six-run inning, the North Stars batted up a little bit and almost let this one get away.” hopes as it looks to get past the regional. around, tallying six hits with Jeff Siemianowsky, Jeff With runners on first and second and two outs in In the team’s seven-year history, the North Stars Holm, Jake Thornton and Greg Stolzenburg each the eighth, Genke put in Brandon Nothnagel to have yet to win a regional title. earning an RBI. pinch hit, who hit an RBI double. “We’re looking to go a lot farther,” Holm said. “Our Holm and Jeff Roberts each scored in the first with “You just always have to be ready,” Nothnagel said. main goal is to get past the first round of the post- Roberts and Mike Corrigan earning an RBI. “I was itching to get in the game, and once I got my season.” Other than those two innings, the North Stars were chance, I just wanted to produce.” The conference title will add a third sign to the unable to record any more hits, leaving Chris Hamel The heroics allowed Hamel to pick up the victory North Stars’ press box after winning it in 2003 and to keep South Elgin off the board. after cleaning up the mess that came from a defen- 2005. “I told him I wanted him to start on senior day,” sive meltdown in the seventh. “We want to hang more things on the press box,” Genke said. “Battling the elements, I came in and gave my Genke said. Hamel went four innings as he pitched back-to- best,” Hamel said. “I just came in and did my job.” “It feels great. Just an extra cherry on top,” Hamel back days while allowing only one hit and striking South Elgin scored after three walks and two er- said. “It says we we’re No.1 in the conference, but out two. rors and made only one hit. Four of the runs came we want more.”

Kevin Davis got the start for South Elgin in the third and final game of its series against St. Charles North High School. The North’s Mike Reiland gets good extension during his second-inning at-bat against South North Stars prevailed 13-3. Elgin. (To view photos go to www.examinerpublications.com) The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 19 Weather results in North, Larkin tie

St. Charles North’s Keeley Mennie stretches high to make the catch and North Stars’ pitcher Christine Truesdell preformed well on the mound, but the Royals the out. She went on to make several key plays during the game, along scored three runs before the game was called in the fifth inning due to rain. with scoring a run in the third inning.

Story and photos by Lou Himes Third-inning play found the North On a rainy Tuesday evening, May 15, Stars again with runners on first and St. Charles North High School softball second. Kylee Sprengel was hit by a faced off against the Larkin Royals. pitch, advancing the runners to The game started with a ceremony second and third. Next up was honoring the North Stars’ senior Swanson, and with bases loaded she players. hit an RBI double that scored both As each senior’s name was called, the Tara Orech and Keeley Mennie. senior, presented her parents a With the end of the third inning, the bouquet of flowers as they entered the rain that had been threatening all day field. Which college the senior began as a drizzle. Play continued into planned on attending along with the fourth inning with the score tied at memories from their days at North 2-2 when the Royals scored again, were also announced. bringing the score to 3-2. The game began slowly. In the The rain grew heavier and the game bottom of the second inning, the was called at the top of the fifth North Stars were down 1-0. Jessica inning, ending the hopes of a win for Swanson started off North’s half of the the seniors of North. inning with a single. Marla Tetzlaff The game was ruled as suspended, then hit a sacrifice bunt. but will not be completed. The Erin Walsh advanced Swanson to suspension does not affect Upstate third, but the inning ended with Eight Conference standing and the Swanson stranded there. game is considered a tie.

This shot by North’s Jessica Swanson in the third inning turned into a RBI double that would bring in Tara Orech and Keeley Mennie for North’s only runs of the game.

Looking for the play at first, Lisa Korth gets ready to make the throw to her North Stars’ Sarah Korth bends down to scoop up the ball in what would be an sister, Sarah Korth. easy out for North. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 20 North Stars notch 2-1 regional victory

Leah DeMoss runs upfield as she gets the ball past her opponent. The North girls varsity soccer team celebrates its regional win. (Examiner photos by George Niman)

By Seth Hancock DeMoss was able to streak past the The St. Charles North High School Wheaton defense with 20 minutes left soccer team picked up a regional title to play and made a beautiful cross to on Friday, May 18, as it took a 2-1 nail- Lynda Judy who went in for the final biter against Wheaton Academy. goal. The first half was rather uneventful With the win, North advances to as both teams’ defenses played tight, sectionals after two regional wins, the keeping the game scoreless at the half, first coming against DeKalb in a 3-0 but the North Stars had some help ear- game last Wednesday. ly in the second half from freshman Manski made her first start of the sea- Leah DeMoss. son in the game, but had little to wor- “I’ve never had three freshmen start, ry about as the North Stars’ defense and so before the game I told them kept DeKalb from making any threats. that I expect more from them,” said Lauren Stoecklin, with the help of North coach Ruth Vostal. “Leah really others, was able to stay with DeKalb’s stepped up tonight. She didn’t play main target, Becca Ford, keeping the like a freshman at all.” prolific scorer from getting close to DeMoss played a role in both of the Manski. North Stars’ goals, collecting the first Winkelman put the North Stars on just three minutes into the second half the board early in the second half with after a corner kick from Alyssa Peter- Paige Dusek setting up the shot next son set up a perfect pass from Caitlin to the DeKalb net. Winkelman that allowed DeMoss to “Winkelman’s composed in the box, score. and when you have those chances, With a one-on-one situation against you really do have to be composed,” North goalkeeper Kristen Manski, Vostal said. who was making only her second start Judy added to the score with 16 min- with Vicki Travern out on injury, utes left, and Kelly McNamara ended Wheaton was able to tie the game just the night with the final goal off a de- five minutes later. flected shot from Judy with under 10 Manski had to make four saves in the minutes to go. victory as Lauren Ostarello played a With the wins, the North Stars big part as the last line of defense in improve to 16-2-1 overall, and hope to front of Manski. add a few more in the win column. “(Manski) is doing a great job back “We were a team that people didn’t there right now, and I’ve been really really think anything was going to Alex Messacar battles her opponent for possession of the ball. proud of her,” Vostal said. happen (for),” Vostal said. Did We Miss Your Event? Summer TENNIS CAMPS Help Us Out! at If your event wasn’t covered in the paper… – maybe we didn’t know about it, or St. Charles North – maybe we weren’t able to cover it High School But you can help us out by sending us your Best Quality, Lowest Prices. Directed by Tim Matacio own photos of the event, and we’ll try to get Varsity Coach them into the paper. We can’t guarantee it, Hard To Find, Won’t Be Beat. but we’ll try. 3rd Grade thru Send us good quality, 15% Off High School crisp photos, in jpg format, to Pool & Spa Chemicals June & July [email protected]. 761 N. 17th St., Unit 27, St. Charles Or you can drop off a CD at our office at 630-485-5000 • www.hot-tubs-etc.com Sessions Expires May 31, 2007 4N781 Gerber Road in Bartlett. Call Include first and last names of everyone 761 N. 17th Street, Unit 27, St. Charles 630-975-2445 in the photos, the date and location of the (Just East of Randall Road off Dean Street) for registration event, and any other information you have 630-485-5000 information to explain the photos. North Star Lynda Judy battles for the header. www.hot-tubs-etc.com [email protected] The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 21 Honoring The Veterans Who Have Served Our Country WWII-World War II, KC-Korean Conflict, VN-Viet Nam, GW-Gulf War, ★ Bronze Star ✩ Silver Star

I want you to close your eyes and picture in your mind the Seaman Ashley Wieland Scott Air Force Base soldier at Valley Forge, as he holds his musket in his bloody Phyilip Czajkowski United States Navy Second Lieutenant Belleville, Illinois hands. He stands barefoot in the snow, starved from lack of food, Master Sergeant United States Air wounded from months of battle and emotionally scarred United States Army Kevin Mack Force Robert Hodor II from the eternity away from his family surrounded by Private Fireman Apprentice nothing but death and carnage of war. Wesley Farber United States Robert Young Recruit He stands tough, with fire in his eyes and victory on his breath. He looks at us now in anger and disgust and tells us Private Marine Corp Seaman Recruit Training Command this... United States United States Navy United States Navy • I gave you a birthright of freedom born in the Constitu- Marine Corp Joshua Miner Great Lakes, Illinois Great Lakes, Illinois tion and now your children graduate too illiterate to read it. Pfc. • I fought in the snow barefoot to give you the freedom to David Frederick United States South Elgin Jaclyn Jurs vote and you stay at home because it rains. Lance Corporal Army Erik Badeau Pfc. I left my family destitute to give you the freedom of speech and you remain silent on critical issues, because it might be United States Airman Apprentice 2nd Force Service bad for business. Marine Corp Kenneth Mize USS Harry S. Truman Support Group • I orphaned my children to give you a government to Seaman Apprentice United States Army United States serve you and it has stolen democracy from the people. • It's the soldier not the reporter who gives you the free- Nicholas Grzywa United States Norfolk, Virginia Marine Corp dom of the press. Army Pfc. Coast Guard Iraq • It's the soldier not the poet who gives you the freedom of United States Army Cape May, Jared M. Bultinck speech. • It's the soldier not the campus organizer who allows you Fort Benning New Jersey Pfc. Heather Lendrum to demonstrate. Columbus, Georgia United States Marine 1st Lieutenant, C-130 • It's the soldier who salutes the flag, serves the flag, whose David Oswald Corp Pilot coffin is draped with the flag that allows the protester to Howard Heisey Private Iraq burn the flag!!! Little Rock “Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them Senior Master United States Air Force Base as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the self- Sergeant Marine Corp Souphan A. Little Rock, Arkansas less acts they perform for us in our time of need. Amen.” United States San Diego, California Chanthavong We proudly salute the men and women who have so Air Force Airman William S. Stanley valiantly fought to protect our country and our freedoms. Kyrgyzstan, Joshua Rieger United States Air force Private This list, while by no means complete, represents some of Central Asia Lieutenant Lackland Air Force United States Army those veterans from our area. If your name has been inadvertently left off, please call United States Navy Base Fort Jackson the Examiner office at 830-4145, or email us at Kenny Henson Atlanta, Smyrna, San Antonio, Texas Columbia, [email protected]. Be sure to include your Seaman Recruit Georgia South Carolina name, the war in which you fought and the town in which you reside. We will add it to our listing for use in future United States Navy Ali Elazhari editions. Arthur Soltysiak Seaman Recruit St. Charles Drew Horlbeck Seaman United States Navy Jon Anderson; GW Currently Air Force Air Force Major United States Navy Great Lakes, Illinois Howard J. Michaelsen Called to Duty Lackland United States Great Lakes, Illinois II; Battle of the Bulge, Air Force Base Air Force Andrew Ellis Purple Heart Veteran St. Charles San Antonio, Texas Thomas Stevenson Air Force Airman Joseph P. Morgan; Sr. John Armstrong Jennifer Jakosz United States Navy United States Air VN Seaman Alex Chase Navy Seaman Force Karl W. Speckman, United States Navy Navy Seaman United States Navy Daniel Tolczyk Lackland Air Force Belgian and France Great Lakes, Illinois United States Navy Great Lakes, Illinois Private Base Fourragere, Battle of Great Lakes, Illinois Marine Corp San Antonio, Texas the Bulge, Campaign- Jessica Bianchi Robert Jendrzejczyk Detachment Normandy-N. France, Paralegal Specialist Mike Coombs III United States Daniel F. Greenwood Central Durope, 5 Sil- 8th Engineer Private Pfc. Marine Corp Reserve Sergeant ver Battle Stars Battalion United States Army Marine Corp Monterey, California United States Army WAYNE Wahiawa, Hawaii Fort Knox, Kentucky Artillery Iraq, Afghanistan San Fantino; VN Iraq Detachment Christopher Verbel Joseph Franzese VN Steve A. Costable United States Private Hector V. Guardado Jerry Marchese; VN Richard J. Chapp Navy Seaman Marine Corp United States Marine Staff Sergeant Terry Starai, VN Airman 1st Class United States Navy Corp United States Air Ray Steel, WWII United States Great Lakes, Illinois Nasreen Keyl Force Reserve Jim Venetucci, WWII U.S. veterans create site to aid social networking America’s 30 million veterans have a veterans’ causes. veteran retirement homes are also support of veterans’ issues,” says valuable new resource: the world’s “USVetSpace.com is a means of represented on the site, enhancing Zuercher. “The magic of the Internet is first networking portal for American giving back to those who fought for communications between existing the ability to include U.S. veterans veterans, designed by veterans our country. It will provide a place for veteran communities with internet and family members from all around themselves. The Web site, old friends to reconnect and stay in facilities like e-mail, instant messag- the world in one strong, supportive, www.USVetSpace.com, is styled after the loop of current veterans’ events and ing, and forums. and connected community, and to popular social networking sites like news, while supporting veterans’ char- “As more veterans and their families make our voices heard.” MySpace.com. itable causes,” said Roland Zuercher, join USVetSpace online, we hope to More information can be found at The free site provides a virtual space CEO of Veterans National Radio, Inc. achieve an increase in connectivity www.USVetSpace.com and Veterans online for U.S. veterans to send and co-founder of USVetSpace.com. between veterans’ real-world commu- National Radio, Inc.’s Web site messages and befriend one other, find Veterans’ posts, districts, and even nities while garnering the public’s www.Veterans-National-Radio.org. old service buddies, create personal pro- files and homepages, share photos in digital photo albums, interact in forums Grants allow D303 to buy defibrillators and online clubs, learn about benefits, participate in polls, and read current District 303 has been awarded sever- AEDs, aren’t just for hospitals anymore. given within minutes of the arrest. news articles on veterans’ interests. al grants from the Heartsaver AED Like fire extinguishers, they seem to be AED is a computerized medical device While the site offers a tiered member- Fund to purchase automated external everywhere, and when you consider the used to check a person’s heart rhythm. ship system, the basic membership is defibrillators, or AEDs for schools, the statistics, it’s no wonder why. It can recognize a rhythm that requires a available free of cost to all veterans, Administrative Center, the Trans- The American Heart Association re- shock, and it can advise the rescuer immediate family members, and reg- portation Center, Little Woods facility, ports that sudden cardiac arrest— when when a shock is needed. The AED uses istered auxiliaries. Veterans National Norris Cultural Arts Center and the the heart suffers an abnormal electrical voice prompts, lights and text messages Radio, Inc has pledged to donate a East Sports Complex. activity, resulting in an irregular heart- to tell the rescuer the steps to take. substantial percentage of funds raised The grants are administered through beat—kills about 680 people a day. De- The American Heart Association called by paid membership packages on the Illinois Department of Public Health. fibrillation, the only known therapy, can USVetSpace.com to aid national Automated external defibrillators, or restore the heart’s normal rhythm if it’s See Grant, pg. 28 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 22 Dance Academy presents ‘Cinderella’

The stepmother and stepsisters make Cinderella scrub the floors. Pictured: Janae Kettering, Alison Ledbetter, Annie Mushrush and Rachel Frohlichstein.

Waiting for her cue, Katie Wixted is all smiles! (Examiner photos by Lisa Kuharchuk)

The St. Charles Dance Academy of the St. Charles Park District presented “Babes in Ballet: Cinderella” at the Norris Center on May 20. The ballet was adapted and choreographed by Debbie Studdard and assisted by Stacy Studdard. Moms, dads, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters and friends filled the auditorium to the max to see their favorite ballerina in this beautifully arranged ballet. From the littlest ballerina to the most seasoned ballerina, the Dancing there hearts out are Elli Keys, Ashley Valeriano, Josie Glenn and performance was a hit. Meghan Kimberly. Garfield Farm exhibits variety of rare breeds

The cutest thing you have ever seen. Nigerian Dwarf Goats.

Emily Freske is taking this Merino Sheep to be sheared. (Examiner photos by Lisa Kuharchuk)

Garfield Farm Museum hosted its 21st Annual Endangered Rare Breeds Livestock Show and Sale on Sunday, May 20. Breeders came from all over to show their rare breeds. To name a few: the Irish Kerry Bog Pony, Kentucky Bourbon Turkey, Suffolk Punch Draft Horse, Nigerian Can you imagine that one day this Dwarf Goats and many more. Visitors also came from many areas to see these baby Giant Chinchilla Rabbit will beautiful animals. Demonstrations were also held which included spinning, weigh 12 to 15 pounds? The Giant animal lectures, sheep shearing and tours of the 1846 inn. Chinchilla is of American origin, All in a days work—a nice nap. For more information about the Garfield Farm Museum go to www.garfield- developed in 1921 by Edward H. Berkshire Hogs were first introduced farm.org Stahl. in this country in 1823. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 23 Lady Foxes struggle,

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Codi Saunders, a junior from St. Charles North, defends against Glenbrook South. (Courtesy photo)

On Monday, May 7, the St. Charles variety of plays and the majority of co-op lacrosse team lost to Glenbrook the offensive players took several South High School by a final score of shots. A highlight of the game was 11-10. Although the game was played when Vancil, normally a defender, at the usual Harvest Hills field, it was sprinted down the field and scored planned to be held at St. Charles East her first-ever goal, assisted by Blahut, High School. Due to a field manage- who had two goals and four assists. ment error, at the last minute, the Other scorers include Graham with game had to be moved to Harvest one goal, Moran with five goals and Hills. two assists, Shirreffs with eight goals After the teams met at the field, it was and three assists, and Tobin with one discovered there was no referee goal and three assists. More key play- scheduled for that game. Rather than ers are Courtney Kuzniar with one as- not play at all, St. Charles agreed to sist, Hilary Morgan with one assist, allow the assistant coach of Glenbrook and Codi Saunders with one assist. South to referee the game. Anderson made 12 saves. St. Charles led offensively almost the entire game, with a score of 7-4 at half- time. In the last 15 minutes, the game became more physical, but through all of it, goalie Kelsey Anderson managed to save 17 shots on goal. Lisa Blahut had six goals with one assist, Jackie Shirreffs had two goals, and Maureen Tobin and Megan Piemonte Bartlett scored a goal each. A questionable call in the last minute Open of the game gave the ball to Glenbrook Animal South, which secured the win. The Lady Foxes played Neuqua Valley on May 9 at Benedictine’s stadi- um. Although the St. Charles team led Hospital off the scoring, Neuqua managed to House win the game by a final score of 9-5. The highlight of the game was a solid defense by Taylor Vancil, who man- aged to have several interceptions and The Staff at stole the ball away from the opposing team multiple times. Defender Kait- lyn Beer also helped the defense, as Bartlett Animal Hospital, PC she was instrumental in making sure communication was given throughout invites you to join us on the game and that each player on attack was being guarded. Saturday, June 2, 2007 from 10am to 2pm Offensively, the Foxes managed sev- eral good plays and shots on goal. Tracey Moran led the offense with 1251 Humbracht Circle, Unit E, Bartlett, IL 60103 three goals, followed by Blahut with two. Mackenzie Graham had two assists, while Piemonte, Tobin and Lake Street (Rte 20) Vancil each had one also. Anderson managed to keep the team • Guided tours of the new facility!

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North Stars’ catcher Kylee Sprengel’s batting helped her team bring in a total North Stars’ pitcher Christine Truesdell kept the Hawks to just one run of three runs during the game with the Hawks. (Examiner photos by Lou Himes) through the fifth inning.

By Seth Hancock North scraped across its first run in ing down the final two batters on ished the regular season at 14-18 over- With an offensive explosion in the the third after an RBI single from strikeouts. all and 10-9 in Upstate Eight Confer- fifth, the St. Charles North High Sprengel drove in Lisa Korth, and the Christine Roggeman came in to re- ence play with Bartlett waiting to take School softball team pulled off an up- North Stars added an insurance run in lieve Truesdell in the sixth after another crack at North as the two will set, beating Bartlett 7-5 on Thursday, the sixth. Bartlett plated three with Roggeman face each other in their first regional May 7. “I am trying to get them to be a little allowing a fourth run. game. With the score knotted at one all, the more patient up there and take a little She was able to soften the damage by “Today, we played better defense and North Stars tallied four hits in the fifth more time in the box,” Stary said. “We shutting down the Bartlett bats the rest capitalized on our offensive opportu- to plate five, with Kelly Sprengel pick- took a better approach at the plate to- of the way and picking up the save. nities,” Stary said. “We have to use ing up a two-RBI double and Marla day.” With the win, the North Stars fin- this momentum going into regionals.” Tetzlaff delivering the hardest punch Christine Truesdell earned the victo- with a three-run homer. ry, putting in five and two-thirds in- “We played them on Monday and nings of work while striking out five knew coming in that we could hit and allowing four runs on eight hits. Boys lacrosse earns their pitching,” said North coach Truesdell saw trouble early after April Stary. loading the bases with no outs in the In an 11-9 loss to Bartlett on Monday, first, but she was able to pitch out of the North Stars tallied 10 hits. the jam, inducing a popout and send- Top 5 state ranking

North Stars’ Marla Tetzlaff celebrates her home run as she crosses the plate. The play also scored Jessica Swanson and Kelly DiFulvio, bringing the North Sophomore goalie Sean McGushin prepares to stop a Lake Forest shot, helped run total in just the fifth to five. The score at the end of the inning was 6-1. by teammates (from left) Cameron Caruso, Zach McGullough and Tyler Hines, all juniors. The win over Lake Forest on April 7 was the club’s first against a traditional state power. (Courtesy photo)

In a year marked by club firsts, the Those nine wins earned the club the St. Charles boys varsity lacrosse enters DuPage 2 Conference Championship. the “second” season, the state playoffs. The last time a St. Charles team won a With a first-round bye, the team conference title with an undefeated begins play on Thursday, May 24, at record was the 2004 JV. Many of the the St. Charles North High School seniors this year were freshmen on stadium. The first-round bye is due to that team, and its coach is this year’s the the team’s Top 5 state ranking. The varsity coach, Andy Thompson. club, now in its 11th season, has never “No team gets to this point in just one ranked higher than ninth heading into season,” Thompson said. “The point the playoffs, but its best-ever 14-1 in- this team is at right now is a result of state record earned the spot. years’ worth of training, learning, suc- The team’s up-tempo style creates ceeding and failing. It’s the result of fast-break opportunities off goalie bonding with teammates and coaches. saves and forced turnovers, yet also There are no quick results and quick patiently finds a shot off set plays. It successes.” scores in bunches and keeps the That outright conference champi- opponent in check. It goes up early onship follows a co-championship and rallies late. with Neuqua Valley the year before, Of 16 wins, two came on a spring and reflects another step forward in Looking for the play at second, North Stars’ Keeley Mennie prepares to make break trip to North Carolina and nine the throw. came in DuPage 2 Conference play. See Lacrosse, pg. 25 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 25 North defeats Dekalb in regional playoffs

The pressure was on for North Stars’ freshman goal keeper Kristen Manski North’s Lynda Judy collides with a Barbs’ player in a battle for the ball. Judy who took over the position when junior Vicki Traven was injured in practice would score the team’s second goal with 16:21 left in the second half of the earlier in the week. game. (Examiner photos by Lou Himes)

Story and photos by Lou Himes everything from Alyssa Pe- their defense; the North Stars’ Lynda Judy put one in With the threatening presence of rain, St. Charles terson’s summersault throw-ins to a full-out assault for the second score of the game with 16:12 left on North faced off against the DeKalb Barbs in the Girls by Lynda Judy. Try as they might, North were un- the clock. The North Stars scored one last time with IHSA AA Soccer Regional Playoff game. The North able to score against the Barbs goalie and the score at 10:45 left in the game when Kelly McNamara drilled Stars went into the game with a record of 14-2-1. the half was 0-0. one past DeKalb’s goalie bringing the score to 3-0. Goalkeeping for the North Stars was freshman, The second half found the Barbs testing the North Lightening brought the game to a half hour break Kristen Manski who took over the position for junior Stars’ defense and Kristen Manski’s goal keeping with just over five minutes left in the game. When it Vicki Traven who suffered an injury earlier in the but both were up to the challenge and soon North resumed, with time on their side, it was an easy win week during practice. would be back on the offensive. North’s Caitlin Win- for the North Stars. North went on to face the winner The first half of the game found the North Stars kleman scored the first goal with 29:51 left in the of the Wheaton Academy vs. Glenbard East game on testing the DeKalb barbs defense attacking with game. Though the Barbs’ fought back, tightening Friday, May 18. Storm softball finishes strong with 15-0 victory By Seth Hancock going 2-2 with a home run and five postseason,” said South Elgin coach junior Tegan O’Connor, French With the postseason approaching, the runs scored, and Courtney going 3-5. Jason Schaal. “We have to straighten finished the regular season with a 1.49 South Elgin High School softball team Sophomore Lauren Vitiello went 3-4 up a few things here and there, but ERA, accompanied by 77 strikeouts finished its inaugural varsity regular with two runs scored, and sophomore otherwise I think we’re feeling good and seven victories. season strong with a 15-0 win over Cary Thereon helped on both sides, coming in.” “They get along so well, and they’re Aurora East on Friday, May 18. going 3-4 at the plate and pitching the The one area in needs of work is always sitting in the dugout talking The Storm tallied 21 hits in their five complete-game, one-hit shutout, strik- defense, as the Storm have been about pitches and where to throw and innings at the plate, with several girls ing out eight. inconsistent all season, losing a 3-0 things like that,” Schaal said of French helping the effort. With the blowout win, the Storm, a game to Streamwood earlier in the and O’Connor. Sophomore Christine Cortese led the No. 9 seed, hope to bring the momen- week after committing three errors. The Storm was able to defeat Conant team, going 5-5 with three runs tum with as they face No. 7 seeded “For some reason, that wasn’t our earlier in the season as they split a scored. Freshmen twins Rae and Conant. best game, but we have played very doubleheader, coming from behind Courtney Bosteder helped, with Rae “I think we’re very ready for the well lately,” Schaal said. “I’m not real- with a 9-5 deficit in the seventh to take ly sure what it is. For some people, it’s the first game 15-9. mistakes they’ve been making all year, With the win against East, South and for others it’s a one-time thing.” Elgin finished the regular season at Junior Rebecca French suffered the 16-17 overall and went to .500 against Youth Softball loss, but has been a standout all season. Upstate Eight Conference opponents With the help of her battery mate, finishing at 10-10.

Minors South Elgin Racers - 18 Saturday, May 12 South Elgin Thunder - 4 Illinois travel team and have been South Elgin Riptide - 10 Runs for the Racers were scored by Lacrosse named to college-showcase camp all- South Elgin Racers - 8 Alex Freeman (3), Adobe Lockwood star teams. Current seniors Thomas Continued from page 24 Runs for the Riptide were scored by (3), Mysti Lee (2), Jessica Sanda (2), Feicco, C.J. Nemec and Dylan Haley Myers (2), Jordan Szubert (2), Jenny Beltrame (2), Sierra Henderson the club’s development. This year Wardare bound for Division 2 or Gina Cerrentano, Laura Kotschi, Alli- (2) and Kristin Boelter (2). Playing in marks the fifth straight winning Division 3 college lacrosse programs, son Turley, Meghan Markwell, Emily the rain, Alex Freeman and Mysti Lee season, and the third conference title a first for the club. Several more Dornbusch-Aukstolis and Desi Gomez. with 3 hits and 2 RBI apiece leading in that span. Never before has the seniors intend to play for their Pitchers were Meghan Markwell, Alli- the Racers to their fifth victory. Pitcher team recorded so many quality wins college’s club teams next year. son Turley and Elizabeth Krueger. Mysti Lee had 6 strikeouts. against highly rated opponents, and “Anyone who comes out to watch the Laura Kotschi (RBI) and Haley Myers Saturday, May 19 the three losses came to two defend- team during the playoffs will be able (2 RBIs) hit doubles and Jordan Szu- South Elgin Racers - 27 ing and one state champion. to see (all the individual effort),” bert knocked in two runs as the Rip- Elgin Continental Aces - 1 “To get here,” Thompson said, “our Thompson said, pointing out that in tide (5-0) beat the Racers 10-8 in a very As the Racers conquered their sixth players have had to make lacrosse one game this season, 10 players close game. Also helping in the win victory, hits were made by Jessica San- their lifestyle. They’ve had to live it scored, and in another nine scored. was Haley Szubert (2 RBIs), Rachel da (3 hits with 2 triples), Kelsey Perez and breathe it, have had to go to bed “I always tell our players to ask them- Boeckelmann (RBI), Gina Cerrentano (4 hits), Sierra Henderson (4 hits), Jen- thinking and dreaming about the next selves when making a decision, ‘Will (RBI) and Emily Dornbusch-Aukstolis ny Beltrame (3 hits), Alex Freeman (5 day of lacrosse.” this help the team?’ If you can get 27 (RBI). Meghan Markwell (4 strike- hits with a home run), Adobe Lock- And indeed, the list of players sharp- players to think and act like this every outs), Allison Turley (6 strikeouts) and wood (4 hits with a triple) Mysti Lee (3 ening their game in offseason camps day, you will be on pace for developing Elizabeth Krueger (1 strikeout) hits with a triple) and Kristen Boelter and leagues has grown each year. a successful team,” he said. pitched well for the Riptide. (3 hits). Pitchers Jenny Beltrame and Current players have distinguished To follow the team throughout the Tuesday, May 15 Mysti Lee (with 2 inning each). themselves on the prestigious Team playoffs, visit www.stclax.org. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 26

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Girl Scouts 2U with written parental permission), somes will be matched with over 40 over the paved back roads of Kane is a new location in St. Charles that is weigh at least 110 pounds, be symptom professional athletes and other County on well marked routes offer- made possible by funding from the free of cold, flu or allergies and be in celebrities in a golf scramble tourna- ing plenty of rest stops, food and bev- United Way of Central Kane County. general good health. Donors may ment to raise funds for the Special erages along the way. Proceeds of the Girl Scout programs and trainings are schedule an appointment by dialing 1- Olympics Illinois program in North- ride go to The League of American Bi- offered at Girl Scouts 2U. Council 800-7TO-GIVE. To find a blood drive eastern/Area 2. The all-day event at cyclists, League of Illinois Bicyclists, shop orders can be placed for pick up location in your community, please vis- the exclusive The Royal Fox Country the Chicagoland Bicycle Federations, the following week, registrations for it Heartland’s Web site at www.heart- Club in St. Charles begins with a shot- the Illinois Prairie Path and the Illinois program activities, training classes, landbc.org. If you have traveled out- gun start at 10:30 a.m. and ends with Trails Conservancy. For more infor- and membership can be dropped off, side the United States within the past cocktails, dinner and an auction. mation, log onto www.fvbsc.org. and Girl Scout troops and groups can 12 months, please call Heartland’s 800 Package prices range from $425 for a ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ schedule meetings at this location. number to determine your eligibility. Golf Sponsor (one participant) to Pre- The Fox Valley Bicycle & Ski Club ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ senting Sponsor for $7,000 (12 partici- will be holding their Wednesday, June Don’t miss the chance to have your Dare to Dream will launch on Satur- pants). In addition to spending the 13 meeting at 7 p.m. at, Delnor Com- children learn about the forests, fauna day, June 2 at the Gail Borden Public day on the course with sports and me- munity Hospital in Geneva. This and critters living within the forest. The Library in Elgin, in conjunction with dia celebrities, there are several premi- month’s guest will be Karrie Ozyuk, Forest Preserve District of Kane County the library’s mission: Read summer ums and benefits–including a Foot Joy from the Village Pedaler on Randall is offering fun-filled nature day camps reading program. Brought to Elgin lo- Rain Shirt–that go along with each Road in South Elgin. She will be this summer in three locations. “Week cally by the Grand Victoria Founda- level of sponsorship. Information on speaking on “Simple Things You in the Woods” will be held at Tekak- tion, the exhibit was created in collab- the range of sponsorship packages in- Should Know To Keep Your Bike Run- witha Woods in St. Charles, the brand oration with NASA by Evergreen Ex- cluding description of benefits is ning Smoothly.” For further informa- new Camp Tomo in Gilberts, and John- hibitions and national sponsors Gen- available by calling Special Olympics tion log onto www.fvbsc.org. son’s Mound in Elburn. During these eral Motors and Lockheed Martin. Illinois Northeastern/Area 2 at (630) ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ five-day nature day camps, children The exhibit will also include exhibits 377-7250 or e-mailing Fox Valley Council will host a ribbon will explore the woods and fields with from NASA and interactive elements [email protected]. cutting ceremony at Girl Scouts 2U on the naturalist staff. Through hikes, na- and programming provided by addi- Some of the Who’s Who of sports ture games and activities, children will tional partners including the Adler who have currently committed to play discover native animals and plants in Planetarium and the Sci-Tech Muse- at the Pro-Am include: Ronnie Bull, their habitats and learn the importance um. Ted Hendricks, Eddie Arroyo, Bob of these living things in the web of life. ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ Miller, Billy Pierce, Bob Parsons, Eric Detailed information provided upon Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes. Soderholm, Revie Sorey, Mike Torrez, Trustees registration. Please call (847) 741-8350, For those of you that don’t know who Al Weis and Billy Williams. Continued from page 1 ext. 10 to register. they are, the CTSAH is an organiza- ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ment Committee to Kolodziej. tion that is committed to helping in- South Elgin Riverfest is accepting ap- Kolodziej’s Parks & Rec Committee Crafters, farmers’ markets, flea mar- jured and wounded War on Terror plications for the 11th annual Craft chair will be manned by Trustee John ket, raffle sales, home-based business veterans rebuild their lives and Show and Small Business Expo to be Sweet. vendors are welcome to join the El- homes. All are invited to participate in held in SEBA Park on Aug. 18 and 19. Ward will now head the Finance burn Chamber of Commerce in its an- this fundraiser, to be held at the Please call 774-1151 for an applica- nual Craft Show and Sidewalk Sale on Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in Lake tions or information. Committee, with his former Public ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ Works chair to be taken by Trustee Friday, Aug. 17 and Saturday, Aug. 18. Geneva, Wisconsin, the weekend of Scott Richmond. Applications are available at the El- July 13 and 14. On Friday night, July Vendors wanted–King of Glory And Richmond’s former Intergov- burn Chamber of Commerce website 13 there will be a Texas Hold ‘em Lutheran Church, located at the cor- ernmental Affairs Committee has and at www.elburn.com, or you can Tournament and on Saturday, July 14, ner of Randall Road and Hopps Road been put to rest, morphing into the call the chamber office at 365-0068. there will be a golf outing. Fundraiser in Elgin, is looking for vendors for an Deadline for application is June 17. Web address is: Outdoor Flea Market, Collectibles and new Special Events Committee that ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ will be run by Trustee Bill DiFulvio. warriorsgolf.org/Welcome.html. This Craft Show, Saturday, June 9 from 9 The new assignments will take effect The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Associ- is a great organization and a great a.m. to 4 p.m. A 10-foot by 10-foot with the June 4, regular board meet- ation conducts a Memorial Day pro- event to help our extended family space is available for $25. Applicants ing. gram each year at Bluff City Cemetery who have served this country. must provide their own table, chair in Elgin and other ceremonies ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ and canopy. Food and drinks will be throughout the City of Elgin. This year, The Fox Valley Wildlife Center’s available. To receive application, these programs will be held on Mon- “Critter Classic” Golf Outing is sched- please call Donna Peddy at 742-8699. day, May 28. Other programs spon- uled to take place on Friday, June 22 at ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ sored by EPMA are also held to com- Settler’s Hill Golf Course, 919 E. The South Elgin Food Pantry, Com- memorate the importance and signifi- Fabyan Parkway in Batavia, begin- munity United Methodist Church, 400 cance of the day. These programs are ning at 9 a.m. with tee times every 10 W. Spring Street, is open the first and held at the Opening of the Elgin Valley minutes until 11:30 a.m., and will end third Wednesdays of each month. For Fox Trot at 7:40 a.m., a ceremony at with a barbecue at 4 p.m. The fee for more info call 931-0563. Mount Hope Cemetery at 8:45 a.m., at this year’s golf outing is $75 which in- ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ Lakewood Memorial Park/Garden of cludes 18 holes of golf, a cart and the Fox Valley Unity’s Speaking Circle Honor at 9:15 a.m., the Highland Av- barbeque dinner. Non-golfers may meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. enue Bridge at 9:45 a.m., and Bluff City participate in the catered cookout for at the church, 230 Webster Street, Cemetery at 11 a.m. $20. Nissan of St. Charles has gener- Batavia. The Speaking Circle is a safe The Elgin Patriotic Memorial Associ- ously donated a 2007 350Z for the place for people to learn to overcome atior has initiated an “Adopt A Ceme- Hole-in-One Contest. Golfers may fears associated with public speaking. tery Program: at Bluff City Cemetery purchase a package for a $30 donation The feedback in these sessions is con- where private citizens, clubs and or- that includes the Hole-in-One Contest cise and positive. This ongoing class is ganizations place U.S. flags on every along with the Longest Drive Contest, open to all at any time. For more infor- Veteran’s grave. The cemetery is di- two Closest-to-the-Pin Contests and a mation, call 879-1115. Mike Kolodziej is sworn in for vided into sections and each group is Straightest Ball Contest. There will ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ another four-year stint as Village assigned a section. Under this pro- also be a Sacred Ball Contest–come see The Fox Valley Marines Detachment Trustee. Village Clerk Margo Gray gram, no veteran will be overlooked what that is! A silent auction, raffles #1233 of the Marine Corps League (not pictured) does the honors while and the waving flags on each of their and a 50/50 cash raffle will also take meets the second Thursday of each Kolodziej’s wife Kristina and his graves will show that the people of El- place during the day. Contest sponsor- month at 7 p.m. at the AMVETS Hall, kids Devin and Taryn observe. gin remember the sacrifices of these ships and hole sponsorships are still 1194 Jericho Road in Aurora. All active men and women. At this time there available. For more information or to duty and former Marines are welcome are over 2,250 recorded graves of vet- sign up for a tee time please call the to attend. U.S. Navy Corpsmen who erans in Bluff City Cemetery alone. Wildlife Center at (630) 365-3800. served with Marines in combat are Any group, family, or organization ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ also eligible for membership. For interested in participating in the fu- The next monthly meeting of the more information contact: Bill Cork at ture of the Adopt a Cemetery Program Kane County Genealogical Society (630) 688-8829. should contact; Vice President, Car- will be held Thursday, May 24 at 7:30 ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ olyn Hansen at (847) 888-1455. Any p.m. in the first floor meeting room of The Salvation Army, Joe K Anderson group wishing to be a part of the Elgin the Geneva History Center, 113 S. 3rd Community Center offers a variety of Patriotic Memorial Association St., Geneva. The presentation for the free health and educational programs. should contact President Don Slee- evening will be “Clark Smith: An Ur- The gym is open daily, Monday man at (847) 742-8700 ban Research Project” given by KCGS through Friday to walkers. In addi- ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ ❃ members, Linda Eder and Sandy tion there are seated exercise classes, Blood supplies of type O negative, B Chalupa. This presentation will focus health screenings, a weight loss negative and AB negative have plum- on the two -year research project cov- group, computer classes, Bingo, and meted to critical levels and summer ering the discovery of a Civil War vet- Golden Diners meet Monday through has yet to officially begin. This early eran’s unknown grave, the ensuing Friday, plus much more. These pro- onset of a lower than optimal invento- archeological dig, and the connection grams are all free (except the meals), ry has left officials at Heartland Blood to and reunion with Smith’s modern and are available to all in the Tri-city Trustee Lisa Guess takes her oath for Centers urging all healthy community day family, which was featured in sev- community. For more information, another four-year term on the Village members to come in and donate as eral Chicagoland newspapers. All are please contact Cathy Winters at 377- Board from Village Clerk Margo soon as possible. If it has been at least welcome to attend this interesting and 2769 ext 210. The Salvation Army, 1710 Gray (not pictured). eight weeks since your last blood unique presentation. For more infor- S. 7th Avenue. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 27 The Examiner Asked Storm soccer ends Students at South Elgin High School Describe something your mom does that season with loss makes her special to you. By Seth Hancock Kristina Nieman helped start the of- The South Elgin High School soccer fense with a goal on a free kick just 70 “She says ‘I love you’ a lot and respects team is looking towards the future after seconds after the second Lake Park goal. me as a person.” its inaugural varsity season was ended With the goal, the Storm was in a 4-2 loss to Lake Park on Wednes- snapped out of a long drought as they Franchisa Young, 15 years old day, May 16, during regional action. have been held scoreless throughout “We’ve only won two this year, but the month. we’ve had some close ones, and this is “We haven’t scored since April, so it our first year ever working together,” was a very big game for us,” Disher said South Elgin coach Tiffany Disher. said. “We think that everybody, since “She wakes me up in the morning very “Everything’s looking really promis- we’re so young and we don’t have nicely.” ing.” seniors, that everyone underestimated The Storm looked strong early as us all year.” Anthony Bosse, 16 years old they held Lake Park down through With the swift momentum switch, the first 38 minutes of play. the Storm felt more than capable of Lake Park was able to open up the coming back, but Lake Park was able scoring in the first half as they put one to score two more late in the half. “My mom drives me to school and past junior goalkeeper Jessica Hantak Nieman scored the second goal as with two minutes until the break. well on another free kick with under home everyday. She also wakes me up The weather caused some problems 10 to play and little time to catch up. in the morning.” as lighting forced a 40 plus minute de- With the loss, South Elgin ends the Manthankamar Rakholiya, 15 years old lay at the beginning of the second half, season 2-17 overall, but there is plenty but play did resume with Lake Park of optimism for next season. adding to the lead just four minutes “For us to be able to come out there into the half. and look the way we looked, I think “She takes me shopping and out to eat With the score 2-0, the Storm needed to that we’ve got a bright future ahead of get something going, and sophomore us,” Disher said. every once in a while for a treat.” Cari Schoenboen, 16 years old )RFXVRQ &KLFDJR6SRUWV “She makes me smile even when I’m in ZLWK7KH*ULGLURQ$VVDVVLQ such a bad mood. She plays along with Grand slammin’ Crosstown Series horns. After a leadoff triple by Ryan Theri- all the jokes on her.” By Jon Bach ot, Cliff Floyd grounded out, but then The- Alexa Kruel, 16 years old So as the Chicago Bulls faded from the riot scored on an Alfonso Soriano single. playoff picture on Thursday night, the Soriano then sprinted around the bases stage was set for the Cubs and White Sox and scored on an Aramis Ramirez triple. to take center stage. Leading up to the se- The White Sox then intentionally walked “When I have something on my mind ries, the Cubs had failed MISERABLY out Daryle Ward. Boone Logan came in to my mom always knows how to make it in New York against the Mets, where they wrap up the inning, and Lou Piniella better. She also makes great food. I saw their relief pitchers provide collapses countered with pinch hitter Derrek Lee. couldn’t ask for a better mom.” of gargantuan proportions. Then, KABOOM! Grand slam for D-Lee, First it was Michael Wuertz single-hand- stick a fork in the Sox. The Cubs win 11-6 Sabrina Bly, 15 years old edly gift-wrapping and giving the victory to take the series. to the Mets, then it was Ryan Dempster’s Game 3 didn’t shape up nicely for the turn. So the Cubs came limping into the White Sox as Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano crosstown series four games below .500 was squaring off against first-time starter “No matter what happens I always and on the verge of a White Sox sweep, Nick Massett. Massett got the call because know she’ll be my biggest fan.” putting them into a tailspin. the Sox played in a day/night double- Meanwhile, the White Sox had just host- header on Thursday against the Yankees. Stephanie Auney, 17 years old ed the New York Yankees, and put a pretty After a shaky first inning, Massett didn’t sound whooping on the mighty Yankees, disappoint, nor did Zambrano. It was a taking two of three games. So a puffy- tightly fought battle for both pitchers un- chested White Sox team traveled north to til it went downhill for the Cubs with two Clark and Addison to put their cleats on outs in the seventh. the throats of their civic rivals the Cubs. The White Sox tried to catch a little “She cooks for me.” Unfortunately, hours before the first “lightning in a bottle” from a DL’d player Ozair Raiman, 17 years old game, Ozzie Guillen took it upon himself when Jim Thome pinch hit after Zambra- to call into WSCR’s Mike North and rail no hit Juan Uribe with a pitch. Thome him for questioning his choice to rest A.J. walked, and the flood gates were opened Pierzynski in favor of recent minor-league for Zambrano’s free-fall. Tadahito Iguchi call-up Toby Hall. After dropping a couple reached base, and then former White Sox F-bombs on live radio, it was pretty clear reliever Neal Cotts was brought in to shut “She picks me up every day from school that Guillen is a loose cannon who can’t down the White Sox. and knows exactly what to say and do. I control his tongue outside the clubhouse. Cub killer A.J Pierzynski put an end to While most White Sox fans embrace those thoughts as he hit a grand slam off love my mom she is my hero.” such candor, and will continue to give his former teammate. Aardsma was also Lindsey Bly, 15 years old Ozzie a mulligan because he brought the brought in to shut down his former team- South Side a World Series championship, mates and suffered much the same fate as this Sox fan has grown pretty weary of he gave up four runs on four hits. The this tired act. Even Ozzie couldn’t believe White Sox avoided the sweep, and now “My mom supports me in everything his language when he heard his “schtick” move on to host the Oakland A’s while on the radio several hours later. And the Cubs travel to San Diego. that I do. She also makes sure that I keep this in mind; this is the White Sox As most of the crosstown series have been stay out of trouble.” business partner, as WSCR AM670 is the over the years, it was a blast. Fans were Chad Meade, 15 years old flagship for their radio broadcasts. showing their true colors, whether it was Wouldn’t you know it, hours later, Toby some good natured ribbing at work on Fri- Hall’s catching errors and woeful middle day afternoon, or a little more “spirited” relievers came into play during the 6-3 smack talk at sports bars around Chicago. meltdown. One has to wonder had The Cubs regained confidence over the “She takes me shopping, she is the one Pierzynski been behind the plate if the weekend, and both teams realize they’ve who puts food on the table and she’s my Cubs would have won. Unfortunately, got problems to address, whether it’s mid- ma, I have to like her.” not too many catchers are going to be be- dle relief on both sides of town, or the Sami Sipraseuth, 16 years old hind the plate for the entire season, so it perplexing performance by Zambrano. was just time to move past this speed- Is the fact that his contract is up messing bump in the road for White Sox fans. with his psyche? Does he still have poor Game 2 provided the south siders a mechanics? Or worse yet, is he worn chance for revenge, or would the Cubs down from years of overuse by Dusty “My mom makes me dinner and is use the Game 1 victory as a momentum Baker? Time will tell. always nice to me. builder? It was a very entertaining game, Next week we’ll continue to follow the as the lead changed hands five times. baseball teams, but also discuss the Bulls Vince Remmers, 15 years old The stage was set for the White Sox to off-season realities, Tank Johnson’s loom- shut down the final six hitters for the ing suspension and perhaps some Black- (By Debbie Schutt) Cubs, and tie the series up. However, it hawks talk? I think not. was not meant to be, as former Cubs re- For questions or comments, e-mail me at liever David Aardsma was fitted with goat [email protected]. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 28

person will die. In fact, for every minute without defibrillation, the odds of sur- Grant vival drop 7 to 10 percent. A sudden car- The Examiner Asked Continued from page 21 diac arrest victim who isn’t defibrillated within 8 to 10 minutes has virtually no Students at St Charles North High School early defibrillation the critical link in the chance of survival. chain of survival, because it’s the only Public schools are now required by What one thing do you feel could be way to successfully treat most sudden Illinois law to have an AED. Ron cardiac arrests. When cardiac arrest oc- Knapik, Assistant Superintendent/Stu- improved at your school? curs, the heart starts to beat chaotically dent Services for District 303 and his as- (fibrillation) and can’t pump blood effi- sistant, Stephanie Rhoades worked dili- ciently. Time is critical. If a normal heart gently to secure these AED grants for “Lower the lunch prices and (add) more rhythm isn’t restored in minutes, the District facilities. parking.” Tim Martin, 17 years old clination to dive into the nerdy details. From your point-of-view, you’ve got Seats one group of people who say “don’t worry, everything’s cool,” and another Continued from page 8 group of people who say “we’re in brings us to the second part of their grave danger–if we don’t do something “Cheaper food!” motivation. “The World Is Coming to quick, we’re all going to die.” Victoria Smith, 16 years old an End” is a much more interesting In the absence of any other informa- story than “No, It’s Not.” If someone tion, the second message is clearly with a Ph.D. behind their name were more powerful. It’s as if you’re on va- to publish a paper that claimed exces- cation and one neighbor calls and tells sive exposure to moonlight turns peo- you that your house in on fire, while ple into vampires, the popular press another tells you that it’s not. You’re “I would change how crowded the halls would publish the story with glee. not there. You can’t assess the truth are.” The mainstream media can be very yourself. So, naturally, you’ll do the clever when it covers non-technical is- safe thing. You’ll dial 911. Hannah Russe, 17 years old sues. But, when it comes to issues that In this case, dialing 911 is not only a involve science or technology, they de- pointless exercise, it’s incredibly dam- fault to sensationalism. Just ask any doc- aging. Not to the United States, which tor, or engineer, or airline pilot, or any- is a nation rich enough to absorb the one else involved in a technically orient- blow of paying for the global warm- “I would improve the hallway ed profession. Invariably, they will tell ing fantasy, but for all the poor nations situations.” you that the mainstream media covers of the world that will be devastated by Nikki Belcolore, 17 years old their profession with all the insight of a the economic chaos to follow. fifth-grader. Global warming is just an- We have reached a crossroads. If we other example of that phenomena. are willing to be fooled by so obvious And that brings us to you, the public. a fraud as global warming, if we are The majority of you, if the polls are to willing to silence every voice in the be believed, accept the proposition name of “good-think,” we will have “The way people treat others.” that humans cause global warming. surrendered society over to every Bri Hund, 17 years old Why should this be so? alarmist with a scary story to tell. I don’t think that you have an agen- We’re better than that. We certainly da. You’re not looking for attention. In deserve better than that. If Al Gore fact, I suspect that you would prefer needs to feel important, let’s let him the happy ending to the “end of life as design the new Internet. That will keep “My school has its fair share of good we know it” story. him busy and will prevent him from qualities but I believe what could be But you are understandably concerned doing even more damage to a planet improved the most is the tolerance of about your world. You’ve been lied to that is in pretty damn good shape— before and you’re very sensitive about whether he will admit it or not. others in different groups.” being fooled again—as you should be. E-mail: [email protected]. On Kayla Baron, 16 years old Plus, you don’t have the time or the in- the Web: www.trzupek.com

have decided that the United States is “I think the school can improve on the worth dying for. parking situation.” Letters Paul A. Morin David Trizzino, 17 years old Continued from page 8 National Commander of the American Legion from either political party to exploit this day, a holiday that was consecrated with Lauzen Sponsors Gas Tax Relief the blood of American heroes. But the e- Dear Editor, mail makes me sick nonetheless. It needs Legislation calls for the repeal of the “Lower the food prices. We can't afford to stop. state’s 5 percent tax on gasoline starting to eat here anymore.” This isn’t about Edwards, it’s about in July. Lauren Draski, 16 years old everybody. As national commander of I am sponsoring a measure in the Illi- The American Legion, I implore all can- nois Senate to reduce the price of gas in didates to refrain from politicking on Illinois at a time when many economists Memorial Day. are predicting prices could reach four dol- The families of those killed in war lars a gallon this summer. “I feel the school needs to improve on should not be led to believe that their I have signed on as Chief Co-Sponsor the parking and overcrowded loved ones died for a less-than-worthy with State Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hins- cause. They died because they took an dale) on a proposal that will eliminate the hallways.” oath to defend this nation and its State sales tax on gas. Mike Picinich, 17 years old Constitution. The sacrifice is the same We need to help constituents save mon- whether it’s for a “popular war” or an ey on gas purchases in one of the few unpopular one. ways we can as prices reach new histori- Memorial Day should be an occasion to cal highs. We can lower prices by 16 to bring Americans together to honor these 20 cents right now with this bill, and per- “Not so many Dean’s Assistants.” heroes. It brings to mind the words of haps save people even more money as Ryan Griffin, 17 years old Army Sergeant First Class Jack Robison, prices climb over the next several weeks. who recently wrote from Iraq, “Some- The proposal was filed as an amend- times I think God must be creating an ment to House Bill 576 on Wednesday, elite unit in heaven, because He only May 16. The legislation, which would go seems to select the very best soldiers to into effect on July 1, will eliminate the 5 bring home early.” percent state portion of the gasoline sales If you want to honor these heroes, visit a tax, lowering the rate to just the remain- “The teaching staff.” veterans’ cemetery on Memorial Day. At- ing local portion of 1.25 percent. Nikki Lee, 17 years old tend a parade without the divisive politi- According to an AAA Motor Club sur- cal signs. Make cards for the comrades of vey released this week, Illinois’ gas prices the fallen that are recuperating in mili- are significantly higher than other Mid- tary and VAhospitals. Lay a wreath at western states, with price differences the stone of a departed hero. ranging from 35 cents lower in Kentucky, “The teaching staff. They need theach- We Americans need to remember why to six cents lower in Wisconsin. Current- ers with experience that know what Memorial Day is special. It’s not about ly Illinois has the fifth highest gasoline they are doing.” picnics or trips to the beach. It’s not prices in the nation for regular gasoline, about making pro- or anti-war state- being surpassed only by California, Emily Russen, 17 years old ments. It’s not about supporting political Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon. (By Debbie Schutt) candidates. It’s about honor, duty and the State Senator Chris Lauzen ultimate sacrifice. It’s about people who (R- Aurora) The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 29 Examiner Classified Serving – Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, and Wayne.

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Rodriego at CERTIFICATE NO. 0061086 was filed in As published in the Examiner May 9, 16 Mary Abbott 877-261-0605 x 4 the office of the County Clerk of DuPage As published in the Examiner May 16, 23 and 23, 2007 5/23 Park Board Secretary 847-361-3694. 5/23 County on May 21, 2007, wherein the and 30, 2007 5/30 5/23 business of RIGHTWEBHOSTING.COM LEGAL NOTICE As published in the Examiner May 23, located at 313 Orchard Lane, Blooming- 2007 5/23 dale, IL 60108 was registered; that the LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0060954 was filed in true or real name or names of the person the office of the County Clerk of DuPage PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE or persons owning the business, with their CERTIFICATE NO. 0061043 was filed in County on April 26, 2007, wherein the EDUCATION respective post office address(es), is/are the office of the County Clerk of DuPage business of TRIPLE B DIRT WORKS lo- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zon- as follows: NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) Ra- County on May 10, 2007, wherein the cated at 25W517 Webster Avenue, ing Board of Appeals of the Village of heel Shahzad ADDRESS(S) 313 Orchard business of COFFEE PALACE located at Roselle, L 60172 was registered; that the Bartlett, Cook, DuPage and Kane Coun- Lane, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. P.O. Box 88246, Carol Stream, IL 60188 true or real name or names of the person ties, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on Experienced Teachers, Career opportunities at was registered; that the true or real name or persons owning the business, with their Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. or as KinderCare - 4 locations As published in the Examiner May 23, 30 or names of the person or persons owning respective post office address(es), is/are soon thereafter as the matter may be Montessori Directresses and June 6, 2007 6/06 the business, with their respective post of- as follows: NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) heard, in the Bartlett Municipal Center, in the South Elgin fice address(es), is/are as follows: Robert Hellyer ADDRESS(S) 25W517 228 South Main Street, Bartlett, Illinois to and NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) Anthony Mid- Webster Avenue, Roselle, IL 60172. consider testimony and evidence from the & Elgin area. ASSUMED NAME dona ADDRESS(S) 337 Martin Lane, petitioners and members of the public with Early Childhood Assistants PUBLICATION NOTICE Bloomingdale, IL 60108. As published in the Examiner May 9, 16 respect to the petition of Christopher and Immediate openings due and 23, 2007 5/23 Diane Moreno (Case #07-16) for a 10-foot for new school and child Public Notice is hereby given that on As published in the Examiner May 16, 23 variation from the required 70-foot rear to increased enrollment. May 11, 2007 a certificate was filed in and 30, 2007 5/30 yard for a three season room addition in care center Come grow with us! the office of the County Clerk of Kane LEGAL NOTICE an ER-3 PUD (Estate Residence) Zoning County, Illinois, setting forth the names District for the following legally described in Streamwood. Assistant Director & and addresses of all persons owning, LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An property: Teacher positions conducting and transacting the business Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Must have 60 hours known as MUSIC ‘N ME located at 1807 Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Business Name in the conduct or transac- LOT 15 IN FAIRWAY OAKS SUBDIVI- available. Competitive S 5th Place, St. Charles, IL 60174. Act in relation to the use of an Assumed tion of Business in the State,” as amend- SION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF w/minimum 6 ECE. Business Name in the conduct or transac- ed, that a certification was filed by the un- PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUAR- 630-233-8567 or email pay and full benefits As published in the Examiner on May tion of Business in the State,” as amend- dersigned with the County Clerk of Cook TER OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 41 available. EOE 16, 23 and 30, 2007. 5/30 ed, that a certification was filed by the un- County. NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE resume to dersigned with the County Clerk of Cook THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN AC- Call Wendy at LEGAL NOTICE County. File No. D07107233 on May 2, 2007. CORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF [email protected] RECORDED AUGUST 13, 2001 AS 5/23 (847) 289-5280. CERTIFICATE NO. 0061028 was filed in File No. D07106649 on April 26, 2007. Under the Assumed Name of SARA DOCUMENT NO. 0010739253, IN 5/30 the office of the County Clerk of DuPage SWANSON DESIGN with the business lo- COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. County on May 9, 2007, wherein the busi- Under the Assumed Name of THE POLI- cated at 123 Cedarfield Drive, Bartlett, IL ness of ARMY TRAIL CHIROPRACTIC lo- CY CONNECTION with the business lo- 60103. PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 06- cated at 2103 Bloomingdale, Glendale cated at 176 Emil Court, Suite C, Bartlett, 27-313-003 GENERAL HOUSECLEANERS Heights, IL 60139 was registered; that the IL 60103. The true name(s) and residence address true or real name or names of the person of the owner(s) is: Sara Swanson, 123 This property is commonly identified as or persons owning the business, with their The true name(s) and residence address Cedarfield Drive, Bartlett, IL 60103. 395 Fairway Dr., Bartlett, Illinois. respective post office address(es), is/are of the owner(s) is: Karen Cassara, 176 Immediate Openings!!! as follows: NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) Emil Court, Unit C, Bartlett, IL 60103. As published in the Examiner May 9, 16 The plans are available for public viewing Cleaning agency David Kortan, D.C. ADDRESS(S) 2982 and 23, 2007 5/23 at Bartlett Village Hall located at 228 MANPOWER Elgin is Andrus Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185. As published in the Examiner May 9, 16 South Main Street in the Community De- and 23, 2007 5/23 LEGAL NOTICE velopment Department from 8:30 A.M. to currently recruiting for: looking for As published in the Examiner May 16, 23 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. General Laborers and 30, 2007 5/30 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a public hear- ing on the adoption of the combined Bud- The above-referred Public Hearing may Machine Operators housecleaners for LEGAL NOTICE CERTIFICATE NO. 0060981 was filed in get and Appropriation Ordinance of the be recessed from time to time to another Metal Fabricators the office of the County Clerk of DuPage Streamwood Park District for fiscal year date or dates, if notice of the time and Schaumburg/Bartlett CERTIFICATE NO. 0061054 was filed in County on May 1, 2007, wherein the busi- 2007-2008 will be held at Park Place place of such adjourned Public Hearing is Welders the office of the County Clerk of DuPage ness of L & S TRUCKING located at P.O. Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Boule- publicly announced at the immediately Mechanical Assemblers County on May 14, 2007, wherein the Box 794, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 was vard, Streamwood, Illinois, on June 14, preceding Public Hearing. area. Full/part-time business of D.K.E. PRODUCTS located at registered; that the true or real name or 2007, at 7:30 p.m. & General Office P.O. Box 88532, Carol Stream, IL 60188 names of the person or persons owning A copy of said Budget and Appropriation All interested parties are invited to attend Interested? hours. Days. was registered; that the true or real name the business, with their respective post of- Ordinance has been posted and is avail- and will be given an opportunity to be Contact MANPOWER or names of the person or persons owning fice address(es), is/are as follows: able at the Streamwood Park District Ad- Must have car. the business, with their respective post of- NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) Larry Clemons ministrative Office, 777 S. Bartlett Road, 2511 Technology Drive fice address(es), is/are as follows: and Stephany Clemons ADDRESS(S) Streamwood, Illinois. Legal Notices continued on the Suite 112 Some English. NAME(S) OF PERSON(S) Doug Klotz 5623 Santa Barbara Drive, Hanover Park, next page. Elgin, IL 60123 847-426-4300 630-540-9627 5/23 5/23

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CLASSIFIED REAL ESTATE APPLIANCES PERSONALS SPECIAL EVENT FOR SALE FOR SALE COMMERCIAL Refrigerator $99, stove $99, wash- A big huge Thank You to all the Help local girl, Savanna Lada, er $99, dryer $99, dishwasher $99, wonderful volunteers this year at achieve dream of attending IPOP! BARTLETT HANOVER PARK BARTLETT A/C $129. (630) 495-2990. TFN H.L.S.! You all made a difference. acting competition this summer. Thanks again, Janet. Fundraising Spaghetti Dinner, $5K Down, NO BANK QUAL. 4BR, Deluxe small office/loft space June 2, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Campton 2BA Ranch Fully Renovated Quiet available approx. 550 ft. in the Congratulations Valerie Jaramillo! REDUCED!! Area. Close to everything! Schultz Professional building, suite From preschool to high school in Township Community Center. AUTOMOBILE Adults $7, children $5. Call Donna. Totally updated 4 bedroom $2,050/mo. 630-289-4663 205. Newly remodeled. $750/mo. the blink of our eye. Happy gradua- 630-830-4931. TFN 1993 Dodge Caravan SE, 91K, tion. We love you! Mom, Dad and (630) 365-5690. 2-1/2 bath split level backing $1,100 OBO. 630-222-7874. 5/30 Jocelyn to pond! New Maple kitchen ELGIN/GENEVA 1994 BMW 525i. Original owner, Congratulations BHS graduates cabinets, new counters, needs TLC and trans work. Runs Desi Ree DeLutri and Amanda WANTED S T . C H A R L E S great! Asking $3,100/OBO. (630) Sweetman from Valerie and the newer appliances, new wood Toy trains and Old Toys 630-443- § 781-6320. Jaramillo Family laminate floors, family room 9137 6/13 1995 Pontiac Grand Am. 50,000, Congratulations BHS graduate Jus- with wood-burning fireplace, Elgin/Geneva/ 2-door, auto, good condition, needs tine Walker. Your future is so bright! fenced yard, park nearby, FOR RENT St. Charles water pump and driver window. Love, The Jaramillo Family. Bartlett High School. $500/OBO. (630) 213-9231. WANTED TO BUY Only $279,900 1500 sq.ft. 1995 VW Passat GLX, Auto, Sun- Cheap Go-kart/ Dirtbike/ Scooter. BARTLETT roof, PW, 4dr, AC, new battery, radi- SPORTING 630-584-7943 5/23 Call Debbie at Office/Warehouse ator & brakes 78,000 mi. Must sell. Remax Suburban New - 2 BR, 2.5 BA, 2 car garage, $3,200 OBO. 630-479-0001 5/23 GOODS Cars running or not from $100 to gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, DID Door $10,000. Lost your title, we can help 1997 Monte Carlo Z34 White. 630-868-6386 finished LL. Walk to train. July 1st. Pool Table, $125. Call (630) 736- you. 847-888-0611 6/6 5/23 $1,500/mo. 630-207-5283. 6/6 Great Condition.$3,300 OBO. Call 2985. Sale or Lease 630-830-9406 Family seeks any reasonably priced FSBO-New Spacious condo, 1BR, Remodeled 2BR, 2BA Condo. Fire- automobile. 630-549-0489. 7/4 1999 Mustang Convertible. 35th 1st Floor w/private balcony, 1200+ place, deck, garage, pool. $1,050 Dearborn Anniversary Edition. 60K, comes sq. feet, steps to Metra train, shops, /mo. 630-289-7595 6/6 with 1 year warranty. Leather, power & eateries, heated garage pkg, St. Condo For Rent “Hearthwood 630-894-1277 windows, locks and seat. Contact GARAGE SALES Steel appliances, hdwd flrs, double Farms” 2Br, 2Bath, 1 car garage with Nick (630) 670-1117. sink in bathroom with walk-in show- secure entrance, pool, W/D in unit. Ext. 11 er, cherry cabinets, & walk-in closet, Walk-in closet and master bath. TFN BARTLETT CAROL STREAM gas & water included, washer/dryer $1,150/month. Call Paul 630-865- and window treatments included. 9678 5/30 BABY ITEMS 991 Auburn Lane. Thursday, May NEIGHBORHOOD $265,000, Please call Chad at 847- 3 BR, Townhouse 1 car garage, 24 to Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 4 757-6537. 5/23 STREAMWOOD Eddie Bauer Infant Car Seat and p.m. Huge craft liquidation sale, Walk to Metra. $1,050/mo. Available GARAGE SALE immediately. 630-289-0795 or 630- Fast Food Restaurant, Seats 24, base. Model 01-758. Latch system. supplies and finished product. Flo- Between County Farm Navy, grey, white pattern. Instruc- ral, wood, home decor and season- 673-4540 5/23 must sell. Owner very motivated. tions included. Used on one child. al. 50 to 90 percent off. & Fair Oaks, 3 br, Duplex,1 car garage, Walk to Tony (847) 212-7178 or 630-830- 5585 $50. Call (630) 855-5863. 1024 Confederation Drive, Thu- Off of Birchbark - follow signs. Metra. Reasonable Rent. Available Fri, May 24 & 25, 9am - 3pm. GI- Thursday, May 31 - Spring Lakes Mobile immediately. 630-289-0795 or 630- 673-4540 5/23 GANTIC, multi-family garage sale. Saturday, June 2 Home Estates FREE Too much to list. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. MEMORIAL DAY Huge–212 W. Country Drive. 2 Bedrooms, 1 or 2 Bath SOUTH ELGIN Free Pea Gravel and Dirt. Approx. SPONSORED BY: LARGE ROOMS Thursday and Friday, May 24 and Off street parking 3BR, 1.5BA, full finished basement & 1 yard each. You pick up on drive- 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m; Saturday, 8 CLASSIFIED way. 955 Balsam Lane, Bartlett. STELLAR PROPERTIES, INC. Clean quiet community garage. Completely redone. Carpet, a.m. to noon. Toys, tools, fine glass- paint, pergo floors. Realtor owned. Questions, call (630) 372-8910. 630-876-5328 5/30 Small Down Payment ADVERTISING ware, kitchen items, electronics, Buy for Less than Rent $1,375/mo. 847-931-0045 5/30 Free Pool. You take down. 12x24- collectibles. ft., great shape. (630) 372-6245. Flower Seed Mat Sale–1252 Deer- SOUTH ELGIN AFFORDABLE LIVING STREAMWOOD SCHEDULE path Court. Saturday, May 26, 9 500 HOMESITES SURROUNDING a.m. to 2 p.m. $1 to $3 per mat. 200 Patrick Drive, Fri-Sun, May 25- TWO LARGE SPRING FED LAKES Townhouse, 3 BR, 1.5 BA, at- Due to the Holiday, Good for next year to plant! 27, 8 am - ?. Multiple items. Every- tached 1 car garage. Pool, club- FURNITURE thing MUST go! Located on West Bartlett Road 1 house. Close to shopping and train. the Examiner office Multi-Family–523 and 527 Hamp- 1 ⁄4 mile west of Route 59, Bartlett, IL Call 630-350-8689. Bedroom set, 7pc. Brand new, still ton Circle (near Devon and will be closed in boxes. $450 Can deliver. 847- Prospect). Friday and Saturday, STREAMWOOD 630-497-5950 553-1077 May 25 and 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Multi Family - 149 Augusta Dr & Monday, May 28th. Full Bed, mattress/box set, new, New and used items. Excellent con- 146 Emerald Dr (S.E. corner Rt. 59 CAROL STREAM never used. $85. 847-884-0496 dition! & Schaumburg Rd - subdivision be- The deadline for ads King Bed, new luxury Pillowtop Multi-Family–319 Lincoln Drive hind D.Q.) Fri&Sat, May 25 & 26 9 F.S.B.O. Large Tri-Level 3 or 4 Bed- and payment will be mattress/box, still in original wrap, (off of Prospect). Thursday and Fri- am - 3 pm. 2 much 2 list. rooms, 2.5 Bath, New Roof, Siding delivery possible. $200. 847-354- day, May 24 and 25, 9 a.m. to 3 11 Dartmouth Ct (off Oak Ridge and Furnace, Two Family Rooms, FRIDAY, May 25th, 1182 p.m.; Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. to Trail across from The Barn). Fri & Two Patios, Victorian Interior, Fur- nished, Hot Tub. 630-653-8270 5/23 at 4:30 p.m. MasterSuite Brand New, Solid noon. Many different items. Sat May 25 & 26 9am to 4pm. Fur- Wood, incl Sleigh bed and more. 4 Homes on Martingale (Stearns niture, household items, paintings, Retail $3,000. Sell $1,400 847-884- to Sycamore, right on Bryn Mawr to a little bit of EVERYTHING! 0496. Martingale). Thursday, May 24 to Oversized chair & ottoman, Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. green/blue/cream plaid. Green Crib, playpens, car seats, strollers, sofa. Both C.R. Laine. Oval oak cof- toys, clothes 6 mo. to 6X, maternity, fee table. Everything $500. 630- misses and mens, patio set, 443-7500. canopy, bike, golf clubs, comics, LEGAL NOTICES Queen luxury Pillowtop mattress Thomas trains, HO model trains, set, brand new still in plastic. $125. electronics, small pool table, heard. If an accommodation for an indi- vidual with a disability is necessary, 27 MINUTES 16 SECONDS WEST movies, wheelchair, bike trailer. Legal Notices continued from the vidual with a disability is necessary, please contact Paula Schumacher at 837- ALONG A LINE 33.00 FEET EAST OF 847-553-1077 please contact Paula Schumacher at 837- 0800 (voice) or 830-0940 (TDD). AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST 500 W. Oneida. Saturday, May 26, first page of the Classified section. 0800 (voice) or 830-0940 (TDD). LINE OF THE EAST HALF OF SAID 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Records 78, 45, 33- BY SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 252.59 1/3, comforters, tools, generator, heard. If an accommodation for an indi- BY Ray Deyne, Chairman FEET; THENCE NORTH 88 DEGREES MISCELLANEOUS camping gear, clocks, women vidual with a disability is necessary, Mike Werden, Chairman Plan Commission 06 MINUTES 16 SECONDS EAST jeans, shoes, Nascar. please contact Paula Schumacher at 837- Zoning Board of Appeals ALONG A LINE 50.00 FEET SOUTH Brass headboard for full size bed 0800 (voice) or 830-0940 (TDD). cc: L. Gallien, Village Clerk, OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID $10. Full size mattress, extra long. 8 1086 Poplar Lane. Saturday, May cc: L. Gallien, Village Clerk, Petitioner NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST yrs. old but in decent condition. $50. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Furniture, baby BY Petitioner QUARTER, SAID LINE ALSO BEING clothes, toys, games, etc. Mike Werden, Chairman As published in the Examiner May 23, AN EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE Two beige wingback chairs Zoning Board of Appeals w/matching ottoman $95. Faux Oak As published in the Examiner May 23, 2007 5/23 OF SAID CONVERSATION EASE- 103 Pear Tree (across from library). 2007 5/23 MENT, 548.37 FEET TO THE PLACE nightstand & matching dresser. One Friday, May 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; cc: L. Gallien, Village Clerk, PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF BEGINNING IN COOK COUNTY, drawer does stick. $50. CD Tower Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Petitioner PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ILLINOIS. $5. Ladies faux fur & suede (re- Kids clothes (to size 12), boys bed- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan versible) Winter White zipper vest, As published in the Examiner May 23, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Plan Commission of the Village of Bartlett, This property is located at the southeast ding, corner cabinet, household 2007 5/23 XL, never worn from Marshal misc., toys. Commission of the Village of Bartlett, Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties, Illi- corner of Spitzer and West Bartlett Road, Fields, Nine West brand. $35. Imita- Cook, DuPage and Kane Counties, Illi- nois, will hold a Public Hearing on in Bartlett, Illinois. Ultimate Baby Sale–1963 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE nois, will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. or tion cherry colored wood vanity with Westridge Boulevard. Thursday Wednesday June 13, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be The plans are available for public viewing matching bench. Minor use dam- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zon- as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Bartlett Municipal Center, at the Bartlett Village Hall located at 228 and Friday, May 24 and 25, 9 a.m. ing Board of Appeals of the Village of age, great for teen. $50. 630-830- to 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. heard, in the Bartlett Municipal Center, 228 South Main Street, Bartlett, Illinois to South Main Street in the Community De- 8848. TFN Bartlett, Cook, DuPage and Kane Coun- 228 S. Main St., Bartlett, Illinois to consid- consider testimony and evidence from the velopment Department from 8:30 A.M. to to 1 p.m. Baby gear and toys ga- ties, Illinois, will hold a Public Hearing on Burley D’Lite with stroller attach- er testimony and evidence from the peti- petitioners and members of the public with 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. lore! High chair, bouncy seat, Little Thursday, June 7, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. or as tioners and members of the public with re- respect to the petition of the Bartlett Fire ment. Can hold 2 children, $265; Tikes, etc. Girls clothes sizes 0 to soon thereafter as the matter may be spect to the petition of US Cellular (Case Protection District, (Case #07-07) for the The above-referred Public Hearing may Barbie Take Along Tunes Power 3T, mostly name brands: Gym- heard, in the Bartlett Municipal Center, #06-47) for Special Use Permits for Public rezoning from the I-2 EDA (Economic De- be recessed from time to time to another Jeep, $130. (630) 736-0628. boree, Gap, Old Navy. All items 228 South Main Street, Bartlett, Illinois to Utility and Service Uses: Telephone trans- velopment Area) Zoning District to the P-1 date or dates, if notice of the time and consider testimony and evidence from the mission equipment buildings and relay (Public Lands) Zoning District for the con- place of such adjourned Public Hearing is Intex Frame Pool, 15ft round. x 3ft. from 2004 and newer, in great to petitioners and members of the public with like-new condition! towers and a Structure Height of 140’ in struction of Fire Station #3 on the follow- publicly announced at the immediately w/filter, pump & ladder. $100 OBO. respect to the petition of John and Kathy the ER-1 (Estate Residential) Zoning Dis- ing legally described property: preceding Public Hearing. 630-222-7874. 5/30 Multi-family, Woodland Hills Sub- Chevalier (Case #07-15) for a 5-foot vari- trict for the following legally described Pool, Intex easy set-up pool. division, Old Forge Road (From ation from the required 35-foot front yard property: THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF All interested parties are invited to attend to bring the existing structure into confor- THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF and will be given an opportunity to be 15x36. Used for 2 months, Army Trail & 59 - West on Army Trail mance and to allow for the construction of to Old Forge Rd, turn rt). Fri & Sat, THE NORTH 5 CHAINS OF THE SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, heard. If an accommodation for an indi- $100/OBO (reg. $299). So easy a a one-story three season room in a SR-3 SOUTH 10 CHAINS OF THE EAST RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN- vidual with a disability is necessary, caveman can do it. (630) 372-6085. May 25 & 26, 9 am - 2 pm. (Suburban Residence) Zoning District for HALF OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE CIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS please contact Paula Schumacher at 837- Window Treatments. Floral Robert Boys/girls clothing, toys, bikes, kid’s the following legally described property: NORTH 205 FEET AS MEASURED FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE 0800 (voice) or 830-0940 (TDD). Allen fabric and cording: cornice jeep, giftware sales rep samples. PERPENDICULAR TO THE NORTH NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 18 IN HERITAGE OAKS, BEING A LINE THEREOF) IN THE NORTHEAST SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SEC- BY 10”D, 21.5”H, 167”W and matching SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 40 TION 32; THENCE SOUTH 00 DE- Ray Deyne, Chairman 2 pillows and lined drapes 76”W, CAROL STREAM SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SEC- NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE GREES 26 MINUTES 26 SECONDS Plan Commission 85”L. $50/OBO. (630) 272-6222. TION 34, TOWNSHIP 41 NORTH, THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN DU- EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF 1194 Brookstone Drive - (County RANGE 9 EAST OF THE THIRD PRIN- Used Trampoline and portable PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS SAID SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 50.02 cc: L. Gallien, Village Clerk, Farm Rd to Lies Rd, West on Lies to CIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF A Petitioner basketball hoop. You haul. $30 Brookstone). Friday & Saturday, ILLINOIS. RECORDED AS DOCU- PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS: 01- CONSERVATION EASEMENT BEING each/OBO. (630) 372-5112. May 25 & 26, 9 am to 4 pm. Twin MENT NUMBER 24884597. 03-208-007, 01-03-208-008 50.00 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARAL- As published in the Examiner May 23, bed, boy’s desk, breakfast table LEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 2007 5/23 PERMANENT INDEX NUMBER: 06- This property is commonly known as 600 SOUTHEAST QUARTER; THENCE w/ceramic tile top, TV center, coffee 34-413-045 table, toys, games, much more. S. Bartlett Road in Bartlett, Illinois. SOUTH 88DEGREES 06 MINUTES 16 MUSICAL SECONDS WEST ALONG SAID 511 Heather Lane (off Hiawatha), This property is commonly identified as The plans (filed as Case #06-47 US Cellu- NORTH LINE OF CONSERVATION Lowery Organ. Many features. Sat May 26, 9 am - 4 pm. Antiques, 310 S. Oak Avenue, Bartlett, Illinois. lar Tower) are available for public viewing EASEMENT740.30 FEET TO THE OFFICE Model “D” 575. Walnut finish, new furniture, electronics, kitchen cabi- at the Bartlett Village Hall located at 228 NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID The plans are available for public viewing South Main Street in the Community De- CONSERVATION EASEMENT FOR A $2,700; must sell, $900. Call (630) nets, knick-knacks, household, at Bartlett Village Hall located at 228 213-2960. MUCH, MUCH MORE. velopment Department from 8:30 A.M. to PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE HOURS South Main Street in the Community De- 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. SOUTH 00 DEGREES 27 MINUTES 16 726 Huntington Drive. Thursday, velopment Department from 8:30 A.M. to SECONDS EAST ALONG THE WEST May 24 to Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday. The above-referred Public Hearing may LINE OF SAID CONSERVATION PARKING to 3 p.m. Loads of kids clothes, toys be recessed from time to time to another EASEMENT 252.59 FEET TO A BEND Monday-Friday, The above-referred Public Hearing may date or dates, if notice of the time and IN SAID WEST LINE OF CONSERVA- and household items. Everything be recessed from time to time to another Bartlett: Parking Available for place of such adjourned Public Hearing is TION EASEMENT; THENCE SOUTH must go! date or dates, if notice of the time and publicly announced at the immediately 88 DEGREES 06 MINUTES 16 SEC- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m downtown commuters. 2-minute BABY GARAGE SALE. 1220 place of such adjourned Public Hearing is preceding Public Hearing. ONDS WEST ALONG A LINE 302.51 walking distance to train station. publicly announced at the immediately FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL Westward Trail, Sat. May 26, 9 am - preceding Public Hearing. Call 630-837-4444 7/18 4pm. Car seat, mobile, swing and All interested parties are invited to attend WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF THE and will be given an opportunity to be SOUTHEAST QUARTER, 548.37 clothing! All interested parties are invited to attend heard. If an accommodation for an indi- FEET; THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 688 Willow Drive. Thu, 5/24-Fri and will be given an opportunity to be 5/25 9 am - 2 pm. Boys clothes 2T- CALL TODAY! 8, 16cuft freezer, lawn mower, bumper pool table, Futon, crib, much more. Attention Rubber Stampers: There will be tons of rub- ber stamping and scrapbooking Z items for sale! 630-830-4145 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 31 Examiner Classified Serving – Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, and Wayne.

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AIR COND. / HEATING CHEF CLEANING / VENTILATION

Low Cost Heat Personal Chef WELL DONE CLEANING SERVICE INC. Southern cooking to French cuisine, MARIA’S CLEANING and A/C time-tested dishes delivered for Owned by family, serving you and surrounding Installation meals, parties, or events. communities since 1985. Experienced design Providing professional, thorough, efficient and very CLEANING LADY Service Are you tired of Ductwork and food consultation for well supervised residential cleaning. RESIDENTIAL sophisticated gatherings. Humidifiers *General and specialized cleaning. *Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. cleaning your house? Susan - (630) 618-0759 *Comprehensive service to meet individual needs. & COMMERCIAL Air Cleaners 5/30 Spend time with *Excellent references available CLEANING SERVICE your family instead. Hot Water Tanks CALL: 847-464-0115, or visit us at: Attic Insulation www.cleaningwelldone.com Polish Service Free Estimates VISA & MASTERCARD ACCEPTED TFN Ask for Wesley 630-290-2975 “Low Cost, High Quality” or Maria Licensed and Insured A COMMUNITY BASED SERVICE SINCE 1983 What’s Your Weekend For? 10% OFF 630-229-1827 630-372-8011 Your First Time

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MAY SPECIAL Free Humidifier or 5” Filter with System Purchase $15 We can clean your with this ad home or office. 5/23 Off • Specializing in residential First Time Experience & References & commercial cleaning Offering You and your Family Clients CARPET • Reasonable prices an Excellent Management Team Call Margaret CLEANING • Satisfaction guaranteed and Cleaning Staff to meet RESIDENTIAL & all your needs… 483-3537 5/30 • Same English speaking COMMERCIAL CLEANING maid each visit Tidy Places Cleaning Service Monday-Saturday For details visit us at • Licensed, Bonded, Insured Fully Insured, Bonded www.tidyplaces.com or call • Free Estimate CALL TODAY! 630.540.9627 630-231-3211 Residential and Commercial 682-5656 Bartlett Chamber Visit us online @ Krystalclearclean.com of Commerce Member Z TFN TFN

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TABER BUILDERS, INC. TENTORY CONCRETE Free Estimates Quality Work SCC Group Patios, Sidewalks, Driveways ATLAS CEMENT

THE • Driveways • Patios CONSTRUCTION CO. CONCRETE Garage Floors, Steps, Bobcat 20 Years Experience CONSTRUCTION • Walkways • Additions Service, Exposed Aggregate • Driveways • Patios Concrete Specialist • Stamped & Dyed Designs FREE ESTIMATE • Sidewalks Quality Work • Exposed Aggregates Licensed & Insured Fair Prices 224-535-8366 • Removal & Replacement 630-837-9222 11/7 Bonded & Insured 5/23 No Job Too Big • Residential & Commercial or Too Small Garcia Concrete Breakout/Haul Away Free Estimates MATEO’S CONCRETE Contractors, Inc Asphalt & Concrete Licensed Bonded & Insured 630-205-9168 Garage, slabs, driveways, Pump Crawl Spaces 30 Years Experience Patios - Driveways - Additions patios foundations, curbs, Free Estimates Convert Crawl Space Unilock brick pavers, 630-761-1634 to Basement Bob Cat services www.taberbuilders.com Free Estimates 630-587-6924 5/23 5/30 All Your Concrete Needs Licensed, Insured & Bonded Free Estimate 7/11 847-321-0541 5/23

5/23 QUALITY CONCRETE LIFTING, INC DRYWALL We lift settled concrete-stairs, MPR_oCI{ AERUS stoops, walks, driveways, CHILDCARE garage floors. MAC’S DRYWALL USE OUR FORM TO PLACE YOUR GARAGE SALE AD Cheap & Good • Hanging • Taping Carpet Cleaning All work guaranteed and insured. • Painting • Basements Free Estimates TOWN: 630-830-2600 Full time & 630-625-2994 Call Now for Part time experienced 630-293-4518 ADDRESS: 10% Discount Nannies available. 847-531-6278 West Chicago, IL 60185 5/23 (Free Estimates) Dennis McSteen Helpers From Above TFN DIRECTIONS: Nanny Agency 5/30 at 630-915-2655 NOTICE Mention this add for 10% off the placement fee. DECKS DAY OF SALE: OF RATE 5/23 INCREASE Bartlett Mom has FT/PT DATE OF SALE: opening 18 months and up. TIME: Please note that the Educational toys & activities. Premier Large fenced yard with playset Decks PRESSURE WASHING LIST ITEMS TO APPEAR IN AD: Examiner will be raising Unlimited our rates for advertising and separate playroom. Mention Ad, Receive 10% Off 7 years experience. Custom Cedar, Decks, Drives, Walks, in the classified section Non-smoker. 630-837-3025. Wolmonized, Fencing, Garage floors, effective with our 5/23 Maintenance Free Staining available. Composites. Free Estimate. June 6th edition. MEMORIAL DAY Complete tear-out and add-on. 630-400-8753 Line classified ads will CLASSIFIED Over 1,000 decks built. “Serving the area for 11 yrs.” now cost 75¢ per word, Next day service. 7/25 NUMBER OF WORDS and line ads placed on ADVERTISING “Let me deck you.” SOLIDCRAFT, INC. X 50¢ = our website will remain at SCHEDULE Call Michael CUSTOM DECK BUILDERS 815-393-3514 NAME ON CARD 6/6 Since 1995 50¢ per word. • Decks • Gazebos • Screen Rooms Due to the Holiday, • Composite • Treated • Cedar Help Wanted ads the Examiner office Certified TREX Installer CARD NUMBER: GROWING? Licensed, Bonded, Insured will increase to will be closed 630-391-3295 EXPIRATION DATE: $25 per column inch, We have what you are www.solidcraftdecks.com Monday, May 28th. looking for! 5/23 2 inch minimum The deadline for ads 3 DIGIT CODE: Service Directory ads will and payment will be Real Estate PHONE NUMBER: increase to FRIDAY, May 25th, Service Directory OFFICE Be sure your number is included in case we have questions. If you do not $16 per column inch, at 4:30 p.m. wish to use our form, please follow our format for easier processing of Help Wanted HOURS your ad. Send your payment (Cash, Check, Visa or MasterCard) along or $15 per column inch with this ad to: The Examiner, 4N781, Gerber Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103 for ads placed online. Visa & & Classifieds! Monday-Friday, or email to: [email protected] Please visit our website at Master Card The Examiner! 9 a.m. - 5 p.m examinerpublications.com Accepted 630-830-4145 www.examinerpublications.com 630-830-4145 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 32 Examiner Classified Serving – Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, and Wayne.

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ELECTRIC HANDYMAN HAULING

JM LLC Electrical Contractor WE DO IT ALL HAUL IT OUT Spring Clean up Specialists Dumpsters Commercial or Residential HOME REPAIRS ® Delivery of: On time. Done right. Carpentry 11, 15 & 20 YARD New Construction or Remodeling “We Do America’s Dirt, Gravel & Mulch 22 Years Experience Drywall Clean-Ups of All Kinds 630-293-5277 Electrical We Can do it ALL! Homework” Dumpsters Available TFN • Home Repair • Odd Jobs Plastering Home Improvements 847-975-2244 • Carpentry (interior/exterior) 30 years experience 6/13 • Doors & Windows 847-322-3932 FREE ESTIMATES 6/6 • Drywall • Tile Work SENIOR DISCOUNTS Total Electric • Caulking • Electrical • Powerwashing • Painting 630-497-8992 HOME IMPROVEMENTS Let Us Check Your Shorts and so much more! 630-688-2867 20 Years Experience Our experienced technicians Ask for Dave *Ceiling Fans *Service Revisions *Remodeling LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED K&M Home Improvements are properly bonded & insured TFN *New Construction *Additions *Code Upgrades/Corrections Basement, Bathrooms, Kitchens 10% off 1st time clients PROMPT-SAFE-RELIABLE Concrete Driveways & Patios Licensed, Bonded & Insured Handyman Services DuPage County • Break & Replace Concrete • Tile/Ceramic/Marble 630-675-8466 or 630-936-0270 SMALL JOBS WELCOME • Custom Interior Painting • Decks, Walmonize & Cedar 5/30 630-820-9920 Call Jim Free Estimates, Affordable Prices, Senior Citizen Discount TOM’S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Kane County at Call Ken (630) 202-3992 Residential, Industrial, Commercial 630-377-2902 983 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg VISA & 630-707-2374 Licensed, Bonded & Insured TFN No Job Too Small! [email protected] 7/4 Work Guaranteed MASTERCARD Reasonable Price Bonded Free Insured Estimates Free Estimate ACCEPTED 6/27 QHS 630-837-5502 5/30 DO U NEED A HANDYMAN? Qualified Handyman Services Remodeling & Repairs-Big or Small Were always here when you need us! Senior Citizen Discounts FLOORING WE SPECIALIZE IN: • Basement Remodeling • Plaster Repairs 630-890-6823 • Kitchen & Bath Remodeling • Honey Do List Full Kitchen, Bath & Basement Remodels-Doors- • Drywall (Hanging, Taping, Repairs) • Flooring Windows-Ceramic Tile-Wood Replacement-Molding-Flooring- Hardwood Floor Masters • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting • Carpentry Decks-Wood Fencing-Gutters-Sheds- plus more... TFN Give your wood floor a fresh new appearance. Quality Work - Reasonable Rates - Fully Insured - Experienced Craftsman • Sanding • Staining • Repairs Call for an Estimate 630-585-3825 5/23 • New Floor Installation, Pre & Unfinished. We Make Old Floors Look New Again. Guaranteed! DAVE’S PROFESSIONAL Prompt Professional Service HANDYMAN HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICE & REPAIR 630-307-6283 6/13 Installation, All Home Repairs Plumbing, Electrical, WOW FLOORING R.C FLOORING -Painting Carpentry, Plastering Professional Installation of -Caulking Keep Your Home Installation, Sanding, Wood Floors and Tile -Plumbing In Top Shape www.bilbenhomeimprovement.com TFN Refinishing, Staining Fully Insured -Electrical Insured Free Estimates Reasonable Prices -Tile Work Affordable and Reliable High Quality-Low Prices Free Estimates HEFFRON DECORATING AND REMODELING Call: Insured & Bonded 847-833-6695 630-246-0243 773-842-3657 JERRY KELLY @ BATHS • KITCHENS • BASEMENTS TFN 5/30 630-246-0158 630-213-1589 5/23 5/30 • Tile - Sales & Installation • Custom Carpentry and Trim GARAGE DOORS • Laminate Floors • Cabinets and Counter Tops HOME • Wallpaper-Hang and Remove • Drywall • Painting INSPECTIONS • Garage Storage and Organization • Fully Insured GARAGE DOOR GUYS Sales, Service and Installation Call Steve (630)-837-2293 All Makes/Models Licensed and Qualified TFN Spring Replacement Specialists 24 Hour Emergency Service TRAYNOR Fast, Dependable Service Preventative Maintenance Program Home Inspections SCB Home Services, Inc. Best Prices Available, $10 discount mention Ad Offering Full Service Interior Renovation 25 Years Experience (630) 688-2867 And Remodeling For 304 N. LaFox, South Elgin, IL 60177 Free Estimates A Custom Look at an Un-Custom Price 847-888-8833 5/30 For a Free Quote Call: 630-965-7824 Reasonable Rates MEMORIAL DAY TFN Kitchens - Baths - Tiling - Closets GUTTERS CLASSIFIED Flooring - Cabinets & Shelves Member Bartlett Chamber of Commerce GROWING? ADVERTISING 5/23 We have what you are S&A Home Improvement MIDWEST GUTTER looking for! SCHEDULE • All Gutters Hand Cleaned Kitchens-Baths-Tile CALL TODAY! • (Water Test) Flush Gutters Due to the Holiday, Basements-Roofing-Siding and Downspouts Real Estate Windows-Doors-Decks • All Debris Bagged & Removed the Examiner office Additions-Concrete-Repairs • Screening Installed will be closed & Painting • Fully Insured Service Directory Z Monday, May 28th. 10% OFF any job over $1000 630-941-7336 Call Chris 630-267-6467 5/23 u Help Wanted 6/6 The deadline for ads & Classifieds! and payment will be NEW RATES as of June 6, 2007 The Examiner! FRIDAY, May 25th, OFFICE HOURS: 630-830-4145 at 4:30 p.m. CLASSIFIED RATES Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m BOXED ADS — PER WEEK COLUMNS WIDE HELP REAL ESTATE SERVICE X HEIGHT (IN.) WANTED* (or boxed classified, (w/art, 1.5˝ min) (Aprox. 25words/inch) (2˝ min) w/photo, 2˝ min) Regular Web www.examinerpublications.com 1 x 1˝ ------$16 $15 1 x 1.5˝ ------$24 $22.5 1 x 2˝ $50 $40(no photo) $32 $30 1 x 2.5˝ $62.5 $50 $40 $37.5 2 x 1.5˝ (or 1x3) $75 $60 $48 $45 2 x 2˝ (or 1x4) $100 $80 $64 $60 2 x 2.5 $125 $100 $80 $75 630-830-4145 Service Directory ads placed on our website receive a $1 discount per column inch. The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 33 Examiner Classified Serving – Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, and Wayne.

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LANDSCAPING LANDSCAPE MATERIAL/ MULCH RICHARDSON & SONS MAINTENANCE INC. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (630) 587-4370 BETO’S LANDSCAPING COMPLETE LAWN MAINTENANCE / LANDSCAPING/DESIGN MULCH BRICK PAVING / RETAINING WALLS /MULCH / SOD Spring & Fall Clean-ups Super Dark Premium Hardwood Bark ...... $36 EARLY BIRD SPECIALS Retaining Walls Lawn Maintenance Extra Dark Shredded Hardwood ...... $26 15% Off Premium Mulch (Delivered & Installed) Brown Shredded Hardwood ...... $22 Mulch Delivered Only – Also Available Planting & Renovation Tree Trimming and Call for Free Estimate Prices include local delivery Brick Paving Removal LANDSCAPE PACKAGES: All Orders 5 Yard Minimum For Each Product (1) 2-2.5” Flowering or Shade Tree Discount Available on 30+ yards at a time (7) Shrubs, (17) Assorted Perennials 630-514-9476 TFN Prompt Delivery 3 yds Premium Mulch Package includes Design & Installation Office 630-231-8747 Ask for Bob $1,500 Licensed and OTHER PACAKGES AVAILABLE Insured 5/30 Landscaping & Pressure Washing, Inc. • Weekly Mowing • Deck & Fence Refinishing BEST FIREWOOD & MULCH $45 AERATION $125 DETHATCHING • Tree Trimming • Dirt & Sod Installation Serving the Suburbs for over 20 years $150 BOTH AERATION AND DETHATCHING • Tree & Stump Removal • Brush & Tree Installation P R E M I U M M U L C H • Spring & Fall Dethatching • Stone Walls (Most Lawns) • Spring & Fall Aeration Shredded Hardwood ...... $25.00 Cedar ...... $34.95 • Fertilizing & Overseeding $20 OFF SPRING CLEAN -UP • Custom Flower Beds Premium Dark Mulch...... $29.00 Cypress ...... $39.95 • Garden Ponds • Mulch Installation FERTILIZATION DETHATCHING Residential and Commercial Blond Oak Hardwood...... $29.00 LAWN MAINTENANCE RETAINING WALLS BEST PRICES AROUND! • FREE ESTIMATES 3 yd. Minimum SODDING MULCH 630.673.1380 Discount on Large Orders • Prompt Delivery • Spreading Available TFN 630-851-3062 TFN

MULCH & TOP SOIL MULCH SPECIAL J & E FAST FREE DELIVERY 10 yards or more $3 off Each Yard 630•624•7309 LANDSCAPING • Shredded Hardwood SALE .$20 • Cedar Chips ...... $35 Fully Insured • Shredded Blonde Cedar . . . . . $39 • Dyed red mulch ...... $35 TFN • WEEKLY MOWING • Play Mat ...... $35 • Red Cedar ...... $48 • PATIOS • Premium Dark ...... $39 • Cypress ...... $55 • PLANTING & RENOVATION Spreading Available Credit Cards OK • GUTTER CLEANING BIRCHBARK LANDSCAPE * ** * Same Day or Next Day Delivery Guaranteed, Also, Pulverized Topsoil, • SOD INSTALLATION Garden Mix, Mushroom Compost, Sand, Gravel, Sod, etc. JAIME’S LANDSCAPING • MULCH INSTALLATION “Quality Nursery Stock Specialists” COMPLETE SPRING CLEAN-UPS & • CLEAN-UPS & BUSH TRIMMING Sure Green • RETAINING WALLS Design • Maintain • Install ** Weekly Mowing ** Expert Tree Trimming 876-0111 or 847-888-9999 TFN FREE ESTIMATES Commercial • Residential ** Sodding & Seeding ** Tree & Stump Removal (630) 379-4070 Custom Design & Install ** Mulch Applications ** Lot Clearing 5/23 Mark Stasevich ans ** Retaining Walls ** Brick Paving Bob Ev 630-871-8509 630-675-6205 Cell 630-675-6354 MULCH Per Yard Free Estimates Lawn & Tree Service 5/3o Also visit our website At: www.JaimesLandscaping.com DOUBLE-GROUND HARDWOOD MULCH ...... $28.00 Specializing in: CUTTING IT UP LANDSCAPING DOUBLE-GROUND PREMIUM BARK MULCH. . . . . $40.00 TFN Tree Removal, Trimming, RED COLORED MULCH ...... $40.00 Pruning, Stump Removal, Weekly Lawn Maintenance Lot/Land Clearing, • Spring Clean ups • Aeration For Delivery Call Concrete Driveways, • Tree Removal 847-800-1502 Retaining Walls, 6/27 SERNA’S Brick-Paver Patios. • Landscaping Designs Landscaping & Tree Service Fully Insured. 630-709-1134 Free Estimate 6/13 MASONRY SPRING CLEAN UPS 847-608-0052 PINK SLIPS ARE Weekly Mowing, Mulch Applications, 847-845-4909 5/23 LIMITED TO ONE SLIP Tuckpointing • Chimney Restoration Complete Lawn Maintenance A MONTH All Repairs • New Construction PER CUSTOMER! Brick Mailboxes • Foundation Repairs Tree Trimming, Tree Removal Waterproofing NOTICE These coupons may only be BRICK PAVING & RETAINING WALLS OF RATE used for line classified ads. Quality Masonry FREE ESTIMATE FULLY INSURED INCREASE We will not accept pink slips 630-973-7497 630-973-7495 Construction TFN for any business ad, Service All Masonry Construction Considered! Please note that the Directory, Child Care, Quality Work • Reasonable Prices Free Estimates! Licensed & Insured LOPEZ LANDSCAPING Examiner will be raising Real Estate or Help Wanted Dave: 630-698-9438 our rates for advertising ad. Businesses that would 5/30 630-816-7962 in the classified section like to run ads in the Spring & Fall Clean-ups effective with our line classified section, MASONRY GROWING? Lawn Maintenance We have what you are June 6th edition. will be charged 50¢ a word DESIGNS Brick Paving looking for! or may call the Examiner Planting & Renovating Line classified ads will All Brick Repairs office at 630-830-4145 and Retaining Walls now cost 75¢ per word, -Tuckpointing Real Estate ask about our boxed ads -Chimney Repair Tree Trimming and Removal TFN and line ads placed on Service Directory that start at $20. our website will remain at -Patios & Fireplaces Slips must be turned in to our -Brick Fronts Help Wanted 50¢ per word. GOLDENSUN office by the NOON deadline on 30 yrs. experience & Classifieds! Monday to receive free ad. LANDSCAPING Help Wanted ads Free Estimate The Examiner! will increase to If more than one pink slip is • Lawn Maintenance • Spring/Fall Cleanups 815-670-3336 630-830-4145 •Tree Trimming & Removal • Brick Patios $25 per column inch, received, we will choose 6/27 Over 10 Years Experience 2 inch minimum which one will be published. Free Estimates Service Directory ads will NEW RATES as of June 6, 2007 (630) 330-0486 increase to 6/6 OFFICE $16 per column inch, CLASSIFIED RATES or $15 per column inch HOURS DEADLINES ARE MONDAY AT 12 P.M. BOXED ADS — PER WEEK for ads placed online. FOR PUBLICATION ON WEDNESDAY Monday-Friday, COLUMNS WIDE HELP REAL ESTATE SERVICE Please visit our website at X HEIGHT (IN.) WANTED* (or boxed classified, (w/art, 1.5˝ min) (Aprox. 25words/inch) (2˝ min) w/photo, 2˝ min) Regular Web examinerpublications.com 9 a.m. - 5 p.m Visa & Master Card Accepted 1 x 1˝ ------$16 $15 1 x 1.5˝ ------$24 $22.5 1 x 2˝ $50 $40(no photo) $32 $30 www.examinerpublications.com 1 x 2.5˝ $62.5 $50 $40 $37.5 CALL TODAY! 2 x 1.5˝ (or 1x3) $75 $60 $48 $45 2 x 2˝ (or 1x4) $100 $80 $64 $60 2 x 2.5 $125 $100 $80 $75 Service Directory ads placed on our website receive a $1 discount per column inch. 630-830-4145 The South Elgin Examiner-Wednesday, May 23, 2007-Page 34 Examiner Classified Serving – Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, St. Charles, South Elgin, Streamwood, and Wayne.

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PAINTING PAVING PET SERVICES

ALLIED PAINTING & CARPENTRY DAMICO Residential-Commercial Interior-Exterior PAVING Fully Insured NEW & EXISTING INTERIOR EXTERIOR DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • Cathedral Ceilings • Cedar Staining ASPHALT PAVING • SEAL COATING • 2 Story Foyers • Aluminum Siding STAMPED COLORED ASPHALT • Drywall Repair Refinishing $50 OFF PAVING 10% OFFSEALINGCOATING • Taping • Carpentry with this ad, Expires 5/31/07 • Custom Colors • Power Washing FREE ESTIMATES/ ARE GIVEN WITHIN 48 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK TFN • Wood Refinishing www.damicopaving.com 630-263-7283 Free Estimates TFN 630-392-1658 All Major Credit Cards Accepted TFN D&A Dog Walking • Training • Vacation Care MARTINEZ PAINTING CORPORATION PAVING General Contractor Drywall, Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Cabinets, Carpentry, INC Holly O’Donnell Sidewalk Concrete, Bathrooms, & Floor Sanding. Bartlett, IL 60103 Free Estimates INDUSTRIAL Phone: 630. 957.7642 Francisco Martinez, SPECIALISTS [email protected] Owner (AS WELL AS RESIDENTIAL) Tel (630) 540-2206 Cell (773) 844-3274 630-372-2770 630-973-8031 Bonded Insured 10/10 email: [email protected] Se Habla Espan´ol 5/23

BOOTS & TUBBS PET GROOMING New Look Painting "I'LL COME TO YOU!" When You’re Ready For a Change J & S PAVING Professional Personalized Service AFFORDABLE & CONVENIENT D RIVEWAYS YOUR PET WILL BE GROOMED IN THE PRIVACY Residential Commercial & COMFORT OF YOUR HOME • Competitive Pricing • Drywall Repair P ARKING L OTS *ACADEMY OF DOG GROOMING ARTS GRADUATE* • Interior/Exterior • Cedar/Aluminum Siding *ANIMAL CPR CERTIFIED/FULLY INSURED* • Light Carpentry • Decks and Fences S EALCOATING *NO MESS LEFT BEHIND* *CATS, TOO* Satisfaction Guaranteed • Fully Insured TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. Serving All of DuPage County 630-918-7677 Please Call Debbie @ 630-540-9426 630.649.8413 9/5 TFN Senior Dogs a Specialty! 6/13

ANDERSEN PAINTING TIRED OF BOUNCING STRICTLY ASPHALT PAVING delight touchcorp. •Interior/Exterior INTO YOUR GARAGE? “We do the Paving, 10% painting & decorating •Cathedral Ceilings WE CAN RAMP IT!! You do the Saving” Off •Drywall Repair Without Tearing Out Your First Time OFFICE •Faux Finish / Rag Rolling The Owner oversees Existing Driveway Clients 773-715-1707 630-539-7310 Asphalt Ramp Installed over Every Job Free Estimates - Fully Insured Concrete or Asphalt - Resurfacing PET SITTING & BOARDING HOURS: Senior Citizen Discount We Offer A Complete Free Daily Visits–$15 6/6 - Machine Laid daniel Line of ECONOMIC Estimates Doggie Day Care–$20/day Monday-Friday, with courtesy PAVING OPTIONS - Driveways Boarding (@ Noah’s Ark)–$35/day www.noahsarkpetsitter.com 9 a.m. - 5 p.m and profesionalism AMPOBASSO OVERLAYS - Parking Lots C SEALCOATING Licensed - Bonded - Insured 5/23 PATCHING 630-231-3211 PAINTING CRACK FILLING Free Estimates MR. DECORATING Interior /Exterior PAVEMENT STRIPING 630-513-7283 Located in Bartlett COMPLETE TEAR OUTS PLUMBING Painting & Wallpapering 630-365-2999 630-217-2066 VERSATILE PAVING 5/23 5/30 Remodeling, ASPHALT MAINTENANCE, INC. Ceramic & Tile RESIDENTIAL + COMMERCIAL + INDUSTRIAL Your Certified Plumber For Bartlett Door & Trim Replacements JK PAINTING 847-289-7144 TFN Your Neighborhood Painter • Water Heaters Fair Prices, 28 Yrs Experience Interior & Exterior • Sump Pumps Chuck Hofer Call Jim Kissane PEST CONTROL • Ejector Pumps 630-830-9087 for a Free Estimate 5/30 Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Leaking Pipes 630-400-2766 5/23 ILLINOIS ILLINOIS Bartlett Chamber Member • Rodding PIONEER ALAN’S WILDLIFE PEST 630-497-9100 • Toilets, Faucets PAINTERS, INC. PAINTING SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS TFN Interior & Exterior Interior/Exterior Painting Over 40 Years of Providing Service Painting Specialists Wallpapering • Home Repairs Licensed and Insured FREE ESTIMATE A-1 MULLINS PLUMBING & SEWER Call for Free Estimates No Job Too Small (630) 837-7954 6/13 (630) 885-7802 Call (847) 394-9800 Call (847) 394-5400 Fax:(847) 259-7606 Fax:(847) 259-7606 SPECIALIZING IN SUMP PUMPS, SIDE BY SIDE PAINTING TFN WATER HEATERS, 7/11 WATER CONDITIONING Int/Ext - Drywall - Tile - Ceramic 847-305-7052 GROWING? Charles Mullins Res. &Comm. • Low Rate 630-529-9300 Free Estimate We have what you are 5/23 looking for! 10% Off with this Ad 6/13 Real Estate A & D TOTAL PLUMBING NOTICE TO CLASSIFIED ADVERTISERS Visa & Master Card Service Directory Ejector & Sump Pumps It is your responsibility to review your ad! Accepted Please notify us if there are any errors. Help Wanted Water Heaters We will only refund the amount of the first published ad. Outside Spigots, Etc . . . & Classifieds! WE DO IT ALL! The Examiner! CALL CALL TODAY! www.examinerpublications.com 630-830-4145 630-830-8520 6/6

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WINDOW REMODELING SIDING SKYLIGHTS MEMORIAL DAY CLEANING CLASSIFIED DORONDA, INC. ADVERTISING ROSSELAND CONSTRUCTION Siding, Soffit, Gutters, Ken Young WINDOW CLEANING SKYLIGHTS No. of Win. In/Out Out SCHEDULE Complete Design / Build Service/Licensed Architect Available Roofing & Windows 1-15 $70 $50 All Types of Remodeling: and SOLAR TUBES 16-21 $90 $60 Due to the Holiday, - All Work Guaranteed - 22-27 $110 $70 Basements • Baths • Kitchens • Room Additions 28-34 $120 $80 the Examiner office Over 40 years of Quality Service 35-44 $140 $90 will be closed • Siding • Replacement Windows WE DO GUTTERS ALSO! 5/30 Top Quality Work, 847-358-3026 7/11 847-361-7974 Monday, May 28th. Free Estimates, References, Fully Insured, Bonded and Licensed The deadline for ads SPRINKLER Visa & and payment will be Call Chris 847-791-5886 • Licensed Dyna-Flow Member Better Business Bureau & Bartlett Chamber of Commerce FRIDAY, May 25th, 6/20 Corporation SYSTEM Master Card • Bonded at 4:30 p.m. • Insured Located in Bartlett Accepted NNOVATIVE EMODELING NC IRRIGATION RX I R , I . 630-289-2224 Residential sprinklers RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL TFN installed and repaired. CROSSWORD PUZZLE Custom Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements & Store Front Remodeling Spring start-up & Winterizing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Fine Quality Trim Work (Crown Molding, Casing & Baseboards) Your cure for all Wood Flooring (Installation & Refinishing) residential irrigation needs. 12 13 14 15 Ceramic, Marble, and Vinyl Tile 847-878-0921 Rough Framing (Wood & Steel), Dry Wall, Painting & Staining 5/30 16 17 18 Doors, Cabinetry and Countertops 19 20 21 22 Free Estimates Larry: 847/878-2031 TREE SERVICE Insured FAX: 847/884-6030 23 24 TFN 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Licensed and 32 33 34 35 Insured REMODELING ABBOTT 36 37 38 39 • Basements (Complete) • Bathrooms/Kitchens Tree Care Professionals !• Tile (All Kinds) • Interior/Exterior Painting 40 41 42 43 44 • Laminate Flooring • Deck and Fence Refinishing • Tree Trimming • Tree Removal • Hardwood Flooring • Custom Decks/Fences 45 46 47 • Cabinets • Concrete Patios & Sidewalks • Lot Clearing • Stump Removal • Drywall Repair & Installation 24 Hour Emergency Storm Damage Services 48 49 50 51 Residential BEST PRICES AROUND! • FREE ESTIMATES (630) 681-TREE Glen Ellyn 52 53 54 55 56 630.673.1380 TFN FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED TFN 57 58 59 60 61

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