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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Hashing out hot topics in the Heights by Jeff Vorva staff reporter Two committee meetings at City Hall had their share of sparks as the Palos Heights License, Permits and Franchise Committee hashed over the possibility of the city allowing video gambling while at the Public Safety Committee gathering, more than 15 residents showed up to urge the Palos Heights powers to erect stop signs at the corner of 69th Avenue and 122nd Street the site of a scary rollover accident on April 30. Legally, neither issue could get resolved on this night but both matters will be taken to the full board at next Tuesday’s 7 p.m. meeting. The video gambling issue became a touchy subject on May 14 when representatives of Sam Buca’s restaurant, Trio and X’s & O’s outlined their case for allowing video gambling on their premises before the City Council’s Licensing, Permits and Franchises Committee, chaired by Alderman Michael McGrogan (4th Ward). Owners argue that many surrounding communities, including Worth across the Calumet-Sag Channel, have them. The committee had a 2-2 deadlock to recommend video gambling in the city so the motion goes to the full board without recommendation. McGrogan and Alan Fulkerson voted in favor with Delores Kramarski and Bob Basso voting against it. Basso said he wasn’t against the video gambling but wanted more questions answered before he would give it

Photo by Jack Clifford

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Palos Heights residents in the area of 122nd Street and 69th Avenue want stop signs put up in hopes of avoiding a rollover accident similar to this one that occurred there April 30 (left photo). Barb Pasquinelli (right photo) pleads with the License, Permits and Franchise Committee not to allow video gambling in Palos Heights Tuesday night. the green light. All eight aldermen were in attendance. Several restaurant owners sat together and some spoke in favor of the gambling. “We sponsor a lot of softball teams,“ Joe Lombardo of Trio said. “We give us a lot of people money for fundraising. It costs us a lot of money. This would give us a tool to continue to do that.

We can do more of that. People don’t realize that other [communities] that have video gambling are taking money and re-invest in their place. They get restaurants to advertise more. They can give better specials while we are losing customers to them. They have an advantage that we have to struggle with to stay in business. It’s not fair to us.’’ A few residents spoke against

it. Barb Pasquinelli, said the machines ruin the dining experience. “To me and to every single person that I have talked to — the dining experience in Palos Heights does not include the video gambling machines in the background,” she said. “We certainly understand the positions of the owners of our restaurants. But it’s a bad idea from the get-go. It’s

a distraction. It’s not a pleasant experience for the regular diner. I urge you to just leave it alone.” Some have raised concerns about gambling addiction. Alderman Jerry McGovern, who is not on the committee, suggested that if restaurants that had the machines eliminated ATM machines from the premises, that might help the problem. McGrogan said people have vices, includ-

ing drinking, shopping or eating too much or too little and that adults are capable of making their own decisions. The Public Safety Committee voted 3-1 to recommend to the board to erect stop signs on the corner of 69th Avenue and 122nd Street and require trees that are blocking sightlines near that intersection to be cut 10 feet up. Kramarski voted against it while Committee Chairman McGovern, Jack Clifford and Jeff Key vote for the recommendation. Key and Kramarski spent a chunk of the meeting maintaining that three unwarranted fourway stops west of the intersection could be the cause of accidents at 122nd and 69th because motorists tend to speed up after stopping so much beforehand. Key turned his vote around when he was assured that there would soon be a study on the effects of the fourway stops. Neighbors from the area said they have been concerned since 2009 and hope action can be taken. “The accident that happened April 30 happened partially in my front yard,” resident Julie Maty said. “On a given day there could be five-to-10 kids playing in that yard. This is really scary. It was really close. The kids were not home from school yet but five minutes later the bus would have been at the corner where this happened.” If the motion is passed by the full board next Tuesday, signs could go up right away Palos Heights Police Chief Larry Yott said.

Half marathon officials hope for more running, less guns in 2014 by Jeff Vorva staff reporter

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Honoring the fallen on a ‘brutal holiday’

The First Midwest Half Marathon’s heavy security presence was still a hot topic weeks after the May 5 race was run in Palos Heights. Machine guns, SWAT team members, bomb-sniffing dogs on the race grounds, riflemen on the top of buildings and a Chicago Police helicopter hovering in the air before the event gave the usually low-key south suburban race a dramatic backdrop. Members of the half marathon committee talked about the security during a recent meeting in which it reviewed its performance of the race. “It felt like the President was coming,” one member of the committee said. “It was crazy,” Palos Heights Recreation Director Mike Leonard said. “It was crazy-good because you can’t be too safe, but I was like … wow. That was the No. 1 comment of the day. If you listen to the buzz of the crowd, it was ... wow ... about the security.” The Palos race came weeks after the April 15 bombing at the fin-

ish line of the Boston Marathon. Race organizers were not going to cancel the race but they consulted with the FBI and other law enforcement organizations to make it known that security was in force. “The spectators and runners were really impressed with the security and so was I,” race codirector Mel Diab said. “They felt comfortable with it. It wasn’t over the top. It was just right.” However, he hopes that in 2014, there won’t need to be as much of a presence for the seventh running of the race. “Because of what happened in Boston, we will still have more security than we had in the past,” he said. “But will it be as much as we had this year? I don’t think so.” Race co-director Jeff Prestinario said that analyzing this year’s event, he estimated that 95 percent went well but there were still some problematic areas. Committee members said that the lack of a medical tent at the turnaround caused confusion. Medical personnel had to work out of their cars and some people who sought medical at-

tention were not sure help was available there. Diab said there was more water supplied than ever for this race and there was a lot left over. But members of the committee heard complaints of water supplies running out at some of the stations. “That’s been a problem for years,” Diab said. “We have the water. We just need a better way to get it to the people.” Palos Heights Fire Chief Tim Sarhage reported there was “nothing serious” when it came to injuries. He said there were runners suffering from dehydration and cramping. The most serious injury came about 15 minutes before the race when a spectator injured an ankle stepping into a hole. Overall, Prestinario was happy with the event, which drew close to 2,000 runners and several thousand spectators. He enjoyed the mild weather and the fact that there were no dangerous incidents in the wake of the Boston event. “I felt like a million dollars that day,” Prestinario said. “The adrenaline was pumping. I was feeling great.”

Ted Dunaj, a Korean War Veteran from Palos Heights, bows his head during Monday’s Palos Heights Memorial Day Service outside of City Hall. The Palos Heights Veterans Commission put on a 45-minute program for what poet Kathy Lovitt called a “brutal holiday” filled with sad memories. For more photos of the event, see Page 4.

A familiar face: Okon back in the saddle on District 135 school board by Jeff Vorva staff reporter Greg Okon is back on the Orland District 135 Board of Trustees. Okon, who served from 20072011, beat out finalists Joanna M. Liotine Leafblad, Glenn R. Babbitt, Daniel J. McMillan and Christy Serdar for the post, which was vacated by former board president John Carmody, who resigned in late April because he is no longer a resident in the area. The board announced its decision at a special meeting Tuesday night. It was an eventful night for Okon. The five candidates participated

in a forum in which they introduced themselves and then took questions from board members. Then they were quizzed by members of the public. After the questions were answered the board went into executive session and voted unanimously in favor of Okon. Okon is the director of public safety at Palos Community Hospital and was on the Orland Park Police force from 1978 to 2007. The seven-member board has changed drastically since March. Lynne Donegan chose not to Photo supplied by District 135 Greg Okon, who served the Dis- run in April, Tom Cunningham, trict 135 board from 2007-2011, Ann Gentile and Mary Bragg Photo by Jeff Vorva took over John Carmody’s seat There was a huge police presence at the First Midwest Half Marathon earlier this month. Marathon on the board Tuesday night. (See Okon, Page 4) organizers hope the need for too much protection will be needed in 2014.

The Regional News Thursday, May 30, 2013

For the Public Safety

Anti-crime/safety tips to avoid summer perils From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller It is almost summertime and there are a few things we need to remember about safety and crime prevention. With spring and summer our patrol officers see an increase in the number of garage doors left open overnight. An open garage door is an invitation for someone to come into your garage and either steal something from your vehicles or something else left in your garage. There are individuals out there that drive around residential areas looking for an opportunity like an open garage door. Along with open garage doors, we need to ensure that we lock our vehicles when we park them in the driveway. Once again a locked vehicle will deter someone from stealing your personal items. When going to a recreation facility (pool, sporting event, etc.) bring only the items that are necessary (bring only the cash needed, if your wallet or purse is stolen they will only spend what you have in there, if you have a credit card then they have the ability to use the card until you cancel it or they reach your credit limit.) When available utilize a locker and lock it. Keep your personal items on you, do not leave anything laying around, if you have to leave something laying around do your best to hide it, people can not take what they do not know is there Be aware of your surroundings. Tips for homeowners • Keep doors in your home closed and locked including your garage doors. An open door is an invitation. • Be a good neighbor and alert police to any unusual activity in your neighborhood. • Plan for vacation by having your mail and newspapers stopped or having a neighbor pick them up. Leave inside lights on timers to create the impression that your house is occupied. Be sure to set your alarm system. Have a lawn service or neighbor mow your

lawn. • Avoid home improvement scams and deception burglaries by taking a proactive approach. Be particularly alert to anyone in your neighborhood looking to perform home repair and asking to gain entry into your home. Ask to see identification and let them know you are going to call and get verification from their company before allowing them inside. If they are legitimate, they won’t mind the wait. Tips for Drivers • Do not leave valuables or cash in your car. If you must leave items in the car, lock them in the trunk. If you have folding rear seats, make sure those are locked, too. • Be alert for children playing in neighborhoods and residential areas. Young children may be more concerned about catching a ball that rolls into the street than watching for vehicles coming toward them. • Drive safely and slowly around parks and playgrounds. More children are out playing during the summer. Tips for Parents • Provide a list of phone numbers of neighbors, family, and friends that your child can call in an emergency. Make sure your child knows how to dial 911 and when it is appropriate to do so. • Know the route your child will take to and from a given location. Remind your child never to take a shortcut or deviate from the agreed-upon route. • Establish rules for using the Internet. Children should have adult supervision when online. Make sure your child knows to never give out personal information on the Internet. • Require your child to check in with a parent before leaving the house and when returning home. Teach your child that there is safety in numbers and that it is best to be with a group of friends when going places without an adult. • Provide a bike helmet and require your child to wear it as well as brightly colored or reflective clothing.

In Other Words

Scandal season at the White House by Donald Kaul

The IRS scandal is another matter altogether. No one got It’s not an easy task, defendkilled. ing President Barack Obama What happened was that from his enemies. IRS employees charged with The “scandals” keep popchecking on the applications for the non-profit status of groups ping up like dandelions — all claiming to be primarily “social of them explainable, after a welfare” organizations seemed fashion. Taken together, the explanations begin to sound like to be singling out conservatives for special scrutiny. “the dog ate my homework.” Personally, I think the real For example: scandal there is that Karl Rove No one would deny that the managed to co-mingle funds attack on our diplomatic misfrom his Super PAC with his sion in Benghazi, Libya, that “social welfare” group so that took the lives of four Americans, including our ambassador, his big money political donors were shielded from having to was a serious matter. identify themselves. If Karl And no one would claim that Rove is running a social welfare the administration’s actions either before or after the attack outfit, I’m the Queen of Romawere above reproach. The affair nia. was handled clumsily at best But that’s not what people and incompetently at worst. are upset about. They’re upset But an impeachable offense? about the use of the supposA Watergate level cover-up? edly impartial IRS as a weapon Only in the fevered dreams of in the political wars. OK, but the House’s right-wing loons it seems to have been a screwlike Rep. Michele Bachmann of up rather than a malevolent Minnesota and Rep. Steve King scheme. of Iowa. Tell that to the tea party Diplomatic security in war people. They hope to use this zones is always a delicate balanc- dust-up to frighten people into ing act. You want to keep the dip- rejecting the Affordable Care Act. Don’t try and figure out lomats safe from attack but you the logic of that. There is none. don’t want to seal them off from the country, making it impossible The third scandal — that of subpoenaing reporters’ phone for them to do their jobs. And then there’s the question records — disturbs me the of budget. Security doesn’t come most. But then it would. I used cheap and the ruling Republican to be a reporter myself. All presidents get paranoid minority has effectively slashed about leaks. All of them try to the State Department budget do something about them, often with the sequester nonsense. with disastrous results. The Wa Being a war-zone diplomat these days is a risky business. tergate affair, for example, owed We took that risk in Benghazi its genesis to President Richard and we lost. That’s worth an Nixon’s efforts to plug leaks. honest hearing, but not a witch- Sending the Justice Department after people who buy ink hunt. by the barrel, however, is almost Actually, the real reason always a loser’s game. Obama the Republicans are making will rue the day. He can argue so much of the “cover-up” is he had no prior knowledge of it that they see it as a chance to but I don’t believe him. discredit Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State during the Benghazi incident. That will OtherWords columnist Donald come in handy in case she deKaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michicides to run for president. gan. OtherWords.org

Readers Write In memoriam: A true American hero

he exhibited, I came to deeply value the amazing gift he truly was to me. As I look back, I realize how Dear Editor: On the day I entered Sunday profoundly the war affected him ... in so many ways. He School at age four my dad was severely wounded more went to his dresser and pulled than once and the doctor told out a worn and battered New him the best way to process all Testament. He handed it to the horrors he had seen and me saying, “This is the most important Book in the world. It experienced — such as liberathelped me find God during the ing one of Hitler’s notorious horrible days of World War II.” death camps and seeing the My dad was not an overtly living hell the destitute survivreligious man but he was a ing prisoners had suffered man of deep faith. That faith through — was to talk about in God carried and sustained it. And talk he did! I probably him through many difficult and knew more than most young trying times during his lifetime. girls about the famous battles It colored how he viewed the in which he had fought such as world and how he treated his the Normandy D-Day invasion fellow man. He translated it’s and the Battle of the Bulge. principles into everyday applica- His vivid descriptions allowed me to feel as though I was in tions as he taught my brother the hedgerows with him, hearand I through real life stories and examples. ing the zing of the bullets as I am so grateful for all the they whizzed past. I shivered time he spent in conversation with palpable fear and cold with me. He taught me more dread as they came upon susby his life, his example and pected enemy hideouts. As he his fascinating accounts than related how he had felt God’s I ever learned at the universipresence pushing him down just seconds before a bullet ties I attended. Growing up I flew over him, the bullet which did not always appreciate him an enemy sniper had intended or his methods, which were for his demise, I sighed with simple and old fashioned. But the same sense of relief he had as I grew into adulthood and saw the wisdom and common felt. sense and common courtesies By God’s mercy he did not

die during that world wide conflagration, but the war and it’s many battles continued to rage in his dreams and subconscious. And then he was entrusted with the greatest challenge ... fighting his final battle with the insidious enemy cancer. He was discharged from that difficult and painful combat arena 10 years ago on May 27. I thought how fitting for the brave soldier he was to appear before His Heavenly Commanding Officer for that final roll call at the time we set aside to honor and remember our brave fallen military. I could not help but smile at the thought of the great joy he experienced in seeing His Savior face to face, the One he had served so faithfully, on the battlefield and off, all his earthly life. Rest in peace, Daddy, my true American hero. Missing and loving you always. Susan Tesauro Palos Heights

Parks have it right on gambling Dear Editor: The subject of removing the video gambling ban is a good opportunity for us to again decide on our community’s image. This is not about snob appeal,

but a genuine interest in maintaining our city’s character. Sometimes we can and should learn from our neighbors in Orland Park and Palos Park on certain issues i.e. their continued ban on video gambling. Whenever we consider this or similar propositions, it’s often a classic case of “follow the money” for the true interest. In this case let’s stand by our community’s interest and maintain the gambling ban. Jim Keough Palos Heights

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Inside the First Amendment

Journalists need freedom to gather news by Gene Policinski In the months ahead, that basic concept — so central to the First Amendment’s protection of a free press — will also be at the heart of the ongoing debate over how far government officials may go in pursuit of those responsible for “leaking” classified information to journalists. The debate kicked off new fervor with disclosure of a wide search conducted by the Department of Justice in which it seized phone records of The Associated Press that spanned two months, multiple offices and even some personal lines. The bushel-basket, clandestine nature of the seizure meant AP was not given the opportunity to argue for even a more-focused search on a specific leak — leaving the work of up to 100 journalists on multiple stories exposed to government scrutiny. Then there was the outright label of criminal conduct, as a “co-conspirator and/or aider and abettor,” attached by an FBI agent to James Rosen, chief Washington correspondent for Fox News. Justice Department officials apparently believe Rosen solicited confidential information from a U.S. State Department source about a 2009 pending North Korean missile launch. In seeking a search warrant in 2010 to secretly examine Rosen’s e-mails, the agent said the journalist’s tactics included “employing flattery” and playing to the source’s “vanity and ego.” The source later was indicted, and reportedly the FBI riffled through Rosen’s e-mails for at least 30 days, along with phone data and computer records of Rosen’s trips in and out of the U.S. State Department buildings. Mass collection of journalists’ phone call information. Threats of “criminal liability” aimed at

reporters who get information them to know … That’s not from confidential sources in what the framers of the Constithe government. The idea that tution had in mind when they “flattery” equals espionage. wrote the First Amendment.” Combined with an unprec As some draw a connection between the AP and Rosen edented six prosecutions for flaps to the Nixon anti-press alleged leaks — double the era, it’s also instructive as this number under all previous administrations combined — it all national debate continues to adds up to a not-so-subtle mes- consider the words in 1971 of U.S. District Judge Murray sage: “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” But asking official sources Gurfein. to tell what they know, on or In his first days as a federal off-the-record, is essential to judge in the Southern District the role of a free press as an of York, Gurfein rejected the independent source of informa- initial government attempt to stop The New York Times from tion about the government’s publishing the “Pentagon Painner workings. Conscientious whistleblowers pers.” In his ruling, he said: in recent years have alerted “The security of the Nafellow citizens to morally question is not at the ramparts alone. Security also lies in tionable interrogation tactics the value of our free instituand potentially illegal wiretapping of phone conversations, tions. A cantankerous press, and spurred publicly outcry an obstinate press, an ubiquiover issues such as the Pentous press, must be suffered by those in authority in order tagon’s failure to provide in a timely manner and in sufficient to preserve the even greater values of freedom of expression numbers, supplies of available, and the right of the people to mine-resistant vehicles to U.S. know. These are troubled times. troops in the Middle East. There is no greater safety valve The basic question of how a for discontent and cynicism free press must function will about the affairs of government again complicate a renewed push in Congress for a so-called than freedom of expression in any form.” shield law — the “Free Flow True then. True now. of Information Act.” In setting out when a journalist may choose not to tell the name Gene Policinski is senior vice of a confidential source, and president and executive director perhaps when the government of the First Amendment Center. may not ask, the methods of Email him at gpolicinski@fac. newsgathering will be front and org center. Any such law also will have to address First Amendment concerns over becoming a backdoor form of official “licensing” of who is entitled to the full rights of a free press. The Associated Press’ CEO Gary Pruitt, in his letter to the Department of Justice objecting to the records seizure, said that Letters to the Editor in if the practice went unchallenged, the long-term result Letters to the Editor in would be “the people of the United States will only know what the government wants

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‘No reason to stay away’ from LaGrange Road during 2-year project by Jeff Vorva staff reporter It’s a $115 million project. But state and local officials are hoping it doesn’t come with 115 million headaches. The two-year LaGrange Road reconstruction and widening project from 131st Street to 179th street impacting Orland Park, Palos Park, Orland Hills and Tinley Park sounds scary to businesses and residents with visions of long delays and backups and blocked driveways. But village of Orland Park and Illinois Department of Transportation representatives are trying to soothe fears. Officials from both organizations held a public forum at the Orland Park Civic Center on May 21 and tried to massage the situation. “It’s not going to come without certain challenges,” Orland Park Village Manager Paul Grimes said. “But as a community, the finished product is going to be unlike anything in the Chicago area, we think. We’ll have a lot to be proud of. We only get one

shot in a generation to change the nature of a roadway like this.’’ The project will increase LaGrange Road from two lanes to three, will feature landscaped medians, pedestrian paths and upgraded storm sewers, street lighting and signals, IDOT official Mike Wiater said. He is eyeing a late-summer 2015 completion date. Meanwhile, he is promising to keep two lanes open on each side during peak periods and there are no plans for detours and alternate routes. “There is no reason to stay away from LaGrange Road,” Wiater said. “It can’t be any worse than it is today.” During the holiday shopping period from November through January, there will be minimal work done on the project, Village Manager Grimes said. Once the project is over, life in the area will improve, Wiater said. “This will reduce traffic delays, which will improve travel times,” Wiater said. “And the big thing is it will improve traffic safety. It

should minimize or reduce traffic collisions.’’ Business owners at the meeting expressed concerns about the shutting down of driveways and placing heavy equipment on their property during weekends. Wiater said that his crews will work with business owners on the driveway issues, but can’t do much about the machinery issue. The project is in the $100 million range while the village will kick in with an additional $15 million for enhancement work, Grimes said. The project will also feature an extension of 156th Street from LaGrange Road to Ravinia Avenue — a project that could be complete by fall. Median work is currently being performed and motorists are cautioned that access across the existing median may be restricted at times and there will be no access to the median until the temporary pavement is constructed. Immediate areas affected by this restriction are between 143rd and 156th streets. Village officials say that drivers should use caution when traveling LaGrange Road

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Median work is already started on the LaGrange Road widening project. Main work is expected to get rolling in the coming months and officials hope the project will be complete in late summer, 2015. as new areas within the project limits may also be affected. Both day and night work operations are expected with intermittent lane closures north and southbound along the median. Lane closures are not permitted between 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.,

Wednesday last week, and each charged with two felony counts of theft. A third person, Numa Shlain, 67, of Buffalo Grove, was arrested and charged with one count of felony theft, police said. The arrests culminated a sixmonth police investigation, dubbed “Operation Cheap Smokes.” Police said they learned Mahmoud Yassin, owner of a North-

west Side store, and his son used the business, Discount Cigarettes, in the 2900 block of North Mil A father and son from Orland waukee Avenue, as a hub to buy Park were both charged with felcigarettes and household products at discounted prices from shopony threat by Chicago Police for their alleged role in the purchase lifters who lifted the items from and resale of shoplifted cigarettes local retailers. and other brand-name goods. The Chicago police worked with Mahmoud Yassin, 60, and his other agencies, including the Mt. son Yassin, 18, of the 15400 block Prospect and Orland Park police of Hollywood Drive, were arrested departments, and undercover police posed as shoplifters and recorded transactions while the offenders negotiated the purchase of items proposed as recently stolen merchandise, police said. The operation allowed the shoplifters a continuous flow of cash in exchange for commodities that included coffee, cold medicine, cigarettes, soda, razor blades and teeth whitening strips. Yassin, his son, and Shlain would then allegedly resell the items at three local stores as well as an Internet resale site, according to police. Officers culminated their investigation Wednesday last week at the Milwaukee Avenue location Photo courtesy of the Chicago Police Department Chicago police confiscated stolen cigarettes and other items at a as well as two other Northwest tobacco shop in Chicago and charged an Orland Park father and Side stores, where they located numerous stolen products along son both with theft.

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completed by the end of July. More information can be found at http://www.dot.state.il.us/contact.html or motorists may call 403-3578. Updates will be posted on IDOT’s website as well as the village of Orland Park’s site at www.orland-park.il.us.

Rain, cool temps make Irish Fest feel like home

Operation Cheap Smokes nabs Orland duo charged with theft by Jeff Vorva staff reporter

Monday through Friday. Travel lanes will be shifted just south of 153rd Street to accommodate the large drainage structure work in the area. Utility relocation work will continue throughout the corridor. Utility relocates are scheduled to be

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Yassin Yassin with a total of more than 6,300 packs of cigarettes without proper tax stamps, police said. More than 360 packs of the stolen cigarettes were hidden behind a false wall at School Snack Grocery & Tobacco shop, police said. Police executed search warrants at the two suburban homes of the suspects, where officers learned several allegedly stolen items were transported, stored and organized for shipment after they were posted on the Internet resale site, according to the Chicago Police Department’s Office of News Affairs. The search warrants also led to the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and five vehicles associated with profits from the illegal fencing operation, police said.

Stop sign not the only change needed at 122nd and 69th Ave.

by Jeff Vorva

Hopefully, Heights officials to see if his fourth-year flourish won’t be angry with this revela- will help or not. On the wrestling front, fortion. We’re just having a little fun mer Northwestern star Bran In the next couple of weeks, with it. It’s not the “nd” of the don Precin of Orland Park was a volunteer assistant coach for Palos Heights bosses will decide world. the Cardinal. if they will put up stop signs at The Sandburg High School the intersection of 122nd Street Locals help Stanford graduate is still competing on and 69th Avenue. The issue came up at the Palos Stanford University is getting a the amateur level with an eye toward the 2016 Olympics. Heights City Council meeting on boost from area sports stars. May 21, and continued at a Pub- Stagg graduate Justin Ringo He is a three-time All-American lic Safety Committee meeting on was considered a major league and at one time was ranked No. Tuesday. Folks around that neigh- draft prospect when he headed 1 in the country his senior season borhood are concerned with the to the school in 2009, but talk with Northwestern at 125 pounds. safety in that area in the wake cooled a little after the Palos Park He finished third in the NCAA of recent accidents there. That native had injury problems and Tournament twice. included a scary accident on April hit .163 in 25 games his fresh30 in which one of the vehicles man year, .125 in 13 games as a Royal flush rolled over. sophomore and .182 in 16 games I just have one friendly sug- as a junior. OK, this isn’t about our com That was quite a jolt for a munity but it is funny nonethegestion. Whether stop signs are put up kid who hit .461 lifetime for the less. or not, the city should consider Chargers. Last Thursday, Naperville held changing the street sign on that But this year, he is enjoying a “Potty Party” to celebrate the a breakout season, hitting .326 grand opening of washrooms at intersection. The 69th Avenue part of the with six homers and 32 RBI in its Central Park facility. 46 games. One scouting service For those who think Naperville sign is fine. But the other part, like me, called him a “possible riser” be- is a bit of a highbrow and snooty needs a little editing. It proclaims fore the season. The draft will suburb, at least it has a sense it is on 122th instead of its proper be held next Thursday through of humor. name, 122nd Street. June 8 so it will be interesting Instead of a ribbon-cutting cer-

emony, there was a toilet papertearing ceremony. And Mayor George Pradel, a character who constantly screams out his love for the Naperville community until he is hoarse, was photographed taking the ceremonial first flush.

Number of the Week $115 million: Cost of the LaGrange Road two-year expansion project in Orland Park from 131st Street to 179th Street.

Quote of the Week “It’s not going to come without certain challenges. But as a community, the finished product is going to be unlike anything in the Chicago area, we think. We’ll have a lot to be proud of. We only get one shot in a generation to change the nature of a roadway like this.’’ — Orland Park Village Manager Paul Grimes on the LaGrange Road expansion project.

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Billy Donnelly of Chicago and Tracy Cavenaugh of Evergreen Park prepare to lead the Chicago Police Department Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society’s march on Sunday at Gaelic Park’s annual Irish Fest. by Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent The mixture of Irish music, food, dance and culture attracted thousands of people last weekend to Chicago Gaelic Park’s annual Irish Fest. Fest-goers and Irish music-lovers braved the chilly, damp weather to indulge in Irish traditions and history at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St. in Oak Forest. “We’ve been operating here in Gaelic Park for 27 years,” said Willie Casey, who was working at Irish Fest as a volunteer. “What we provide is the culmination of Irish culture, dancing sport, theater and music.” Casey, a native of County Kerry, Ireland, oversaw admissions to the festival, a four-day event now in its 27th year. Casey moved from

Bellyheigue to Orland Park in 1959. “What we do here has the same feel of Irish culture and music that you’d find in Ireland,” Casey said. Louise Igoe, 20, and her sister, Niamh Igoe, 15, both of Chicago Ridge, remember attending Irish Fest as children and enjoying the Irish dancing and the mixture of modern and Irish music. Oak Lawn resident Tom Duggan also comes for the music as well as the traditional Irish food. “I try to come at least one day every year,” Duggan said. “The people here are always friendly and Gaelic Park is an outstanding venue for the event.” Irish dancing and music were ever-present at the fest. From se(Continued on page 5)

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Palos Heights honors its fallen troops during Memorial Day ceremony

Guest speaker Robert White gets ready to tell the crowd about the importance of the Memorial Day holiday.

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Alderman Jerry McGovern gives a helping hand to fellow Marine Pat Devitt as they stand during a playing of the “Marines’ Hymn” Monday at the Palos Heights Memorial Day Service in which about 100 people attended.

Veterans Commission Chairman Scott Kelly places flowers at the city’s memorial.

Joe Taylor, 80, of Palos Heights displays his Old Marine shirt but pointed out that there were some veterans at Monday’s event older than him.

Hannah Huizenga sings the “Star Spangled Banner” before the ceremony begins on Monday.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Rifle Squad gives a salute to their fallen comrades Monday.

Marek Stepien of Orland Park tests his camera before the Palos Heights Memorial Service on Monday. Audience members shake hands with each other during the Palos Heights Memorial Day Service.

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Orland vehicle stickers honor 50 years of Orland Lions

June 30 deadline Orland Park last week mailed applications for 2013/15 village vehicle stickers to residents who have previously purchased village stickers. Any vehicle registered to an Orland Park address must display the current village sticker by June 30. Residents who do not receive applications in the mail may obtain blank forms on the village’s website at orland-park.il.us or at the Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. The 2013/15 village of Orland Park vehicle sticker salutes the upcoming Orland Park Lions Club’s 50th anniversary of serving the community. Stickers for new and current residents may be purchased through June 30. The cost of stickers purchased after June 30 will double. Completed sticker applications and payments may be mailed in the provided envelope or residents may buy stickers at the Cashier’s Office in the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. The Cashier’s Office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on the first and third Monday of the month until 7 p.m. Stickers purchased before the June 30 deadline are $30 for cars and motorcycles; $40 for RVs with trucks varying in cost from $30 to $130. Senior citizens, age 65 or older, pay $10 per sticker, limit

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Palos hospital fêtes EMS responders Emergency Services personnel were celebrated with cookouts at Palos Community Hospital during National EMS Week, May 19 to 25. During National Emergency Medical Services Week, Palos Community Hospital salutes all EMTs, paramedics and first responders for their fearless dedication to saving people’s lives. Palos Community Hospital recognized the brave men and women on the “front lines” in our service area with afternoon cookouts May 21 to 23. Submitted photo Orland Park vehicle stickers, saluting the Lions Club’s 50th anniver- EMS Week brings together local communities and medical personnel and is sponsored nationally by the American College of Emergency Physicians, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, sary in 2014, are available at Village Hall. Health Resources and Services Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. two per household. Residents who stickers for each vehicle. will turn 65 before June 30, 2015 When a new vehicle is purqualify for the discounted senior chased, owners should remove rate. Late fees take effect July the old sticker from the windshield and bring it in with the 1. Park, was arrested at 9:03 p.m. New residents must buy vil- bill of sale to qualify for the Orland Park Police arrested ORLAND PARK POLICE April 11 and charged with retail lage stickers within 30 days of one dollar transfer fee for new Shannon L. Williamson, 23, and theft after she took eight pieces moving into the village. After 30 vehicles. Delia M. Hardrick, 33, both of days, penalties are applied and For more information call the Chicago, at 5:41 p.m. May 10 and a.m. May 7 and charged with of costume jewelry from a store the sticker cost doubles. Resi- village’s Finance Department at charged with felony retail theft driving under the influence (DUI) in the Orland Square shopping dents and businesses purchasing 403-6170, or visit orland-park. after they took merchandise with of alcohol after an accident that center, police said. Kotek fled on a total retail value of $509.45 involved a Maserati and a mo- foot with merchandise that had new vehicles have 30 days to buy il.us. from a store at the Orland Square torcycle, police said. No one was a total retail value of $107 after shopping center, police said. A injured after the silver sports car a store employee approached her, loss prevention agent saw Wil- rear-ended and damaged the back police said. Officers arrested her liamson take merchandise with fender of the motorcycle near Will- outside of another mall store. a retail value of $100 from one Cook Road and Bramlett Court, Kotek posted bond and was restore, but decided to notify the police said. Kois left the scene of leased, pending a court hearing second retailer and continue the crash, but the cyclist, using in Bridgeview on June 27. watching as she and Hardrick his cell phone, snapped a photo- Anatolio Cayetano, 22, of Orwalked through another store, ac- graph of his license plate, police land Park, was arrested at 11:55 cording to the police report. The said. Kois allegedly told police p.m. April 9 and charged with women concealed pants, shirts he’d consumed 10 vodka drinks speeding, improper lane usage and and shorts in bags they carried, over the course of three hours, driving without a valid driver’s police said. No court informa- according to the police report. license near 143rd Street and 88th tion was provided for Williamson, Kois was also charged with fail- Avenue, police said. Cayetano acwhom police said had three previ- ure to reduce speed to avoid an celerated the vehicle he drove up ous convictions for retail theft, accident, leaving the scene of an to 53 mph in a 40 mph zone, acor for Hardrick, who originally accident and driver’s license not cording to the police report. An told police her name was Elane on person. He had a court date officer following in a squad car saw of May 29 at the 5th Municipal Cayetano’s vehicle cross over the M. Johnson. In other Orland Park police District Cook County Courthouse center median line and pulled him news, Stanley A. Kois, 51, of Or- in Bridgeview. over, police said. He has a court land Park, was arrested at 8:17 Dana M. Kotek, 29, of Orland date of July 1 in Bridgeview.

Chicago pair arrested for retail theft

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Flagpole dedication Oak Hills Country Club Village in Palos Heights held a dedication of its new flagpole in honor of military veterans Saturday morning on the site of its newly landscaped waterfall entrance on 131st Street. Community association President Sheila Russell, shown at the podium, was among speakers at the ceremony. Others who gave remarks or otherwise participated were Mayor Bob Straz, Illinois state VFW Cmdr. Joseph Stachon, who lives in Palos Heights, Alderman Jerry McGovern (4th Ward) and the Rev. Martin Michniewicz, pastor of St. Alexander Church. Father Marty led the assembly in prayer and blessed the flag before Stachon and a color guard raised the colors up the new flag pole for the first time. All those who attended were invited for refreshments in Oak Hills’ clubhouse following the ceremony.

Police will crack down Irish Fest on distracted driving

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Palos Park Police plan to begin a distracted driving enforcement campaign this summer. Officers will be watching for drivers who are texting, using a hand-held cell-phone, grooming, reading or participating in other major distractions while driving. The extra enforcement is meant to promote safety and the officers on the enforcement campaign will monitor Palos Park roads around the clock. “We are simply seeking compliance,” police Chief Joe Miller said. Chief Miller noted that in the U.S. in 2011, 3,331 people were killed in crashes involving a distracted

driver, compared to 3,267 in 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. An additional 387,000 people were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver, compared to 416,000 injured in 2010. Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the task of driving and therefore endanger driver, passenger and bystander safety, according to the NHTSA. Because text messaging requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver, it is by far the most alarming distraction, the agency says.

nior citizens to young Irish dancers, the dance floor was constantly occupied. “The Irish dancing is my favorite part of the festival, especially Ceili dancing, which I teach here at Gaelic Park,” said Donna Killen of Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood. “Last year I choreographed a flash mob of over

Okon (Continued from page 1) were defeated in the April 9 election and Carmody resigned a few weeks later. That left Joe LaMargo and Tina Zekich as the lone holdovers. Before Sandra Kulak, Laura Berry, Michael Carroll and Michael Maratea were sworn in on May 6, Cunningham, Gentile and Zekich called a meeting April 30 to vote on a replacement for Carmody.

LaMargo, Bragg and Donegan did not show up that night and it had to be called off due to lack of a quorum. Cunningham said the action of the three absentees was “spineless’’ and LaMargo said the three who called the meeting were pulling “political crap” that he wanted no part of. During a meeting May 13, LaMargo, now the board president, said that the board planned on letting the public help with the process of picking a new member and that led to Tuesday’s meeting.

50 senior citizens who danced at the crossroad and really got into Ceili dancing.” Along with music and a wealth of other entertainment options, Irish Fest offers free carnival rides with the price of admission. “What I like best is the family atmosphere and the Irish music that I grew up on,” said Sheila Hyde, a Lisle resident who has volunteered at the fest for the past 15 years. “One of the most popular attractions that the kids go nuts for is the free rides.”

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And the winners are... An Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee local competition was held at the Palos Heights Public Library on May 21. Beverly Opelka, of Palos Park, was the first-place speller, while Jan Pietrzak, of Palos Heights, placed second. The word that allowed Beverly to clinch the title was “exuberant.” Shown are librarians Bruce Sullivan and Mary Johnson (from left), Beverly Opelka and Jan Pietrzak.

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Lockport resident Matt Ball and his son, Luke, 7 months, were among the thousands of attendees Sunday at Gaelic Park’s annual Irish Fest.

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Explore and learn at Lake Katherine’s nature day camps Submitted by Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens Summer is just around the corner and kids are already getting excited about sleeping in late and not having to go to school. However, the summer doesn’t have to be a time for kids to stop learning. Nature day camps at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens are the perfect way to combine summer fun with

learning. Tucked away in the suburban area of Palos Heights, Lake Katherine Nature Center is a natural gem that offers wooded trails, prairie, wetlands, and a lake to explore. Summer camp at Lake Katherine gives kids ages 7-15 years old the opportunity to see and learn about all of these different areas within the same week. Lake Katherine’s summer camp program involves much more than just playing outside.

Kids develop independence and leadership skills, while also learning about their natural surroundings and connecting with the environment. It’s the experience of actually being in nature under the guidance of an environmental educator that leads students to think harder and make new connections. Marian Sinkus has been the environmental educator at Lake Katherine for over 12 years. She explains, “I can teach the kids about water over and over

again, but it’s not until they are standing in the waterfall with the cool water rushing around their boots that they have a true understanding of the properties of water.” Sinkus strives to make the summer camp program better and better each season, so that kids will want to keep coming back. Her methods seem to be working because numerous students have returned to Lake Katherine for several years in a row. In fact, a core group of stu-

Help kids learn the game of golf Adults who play golf know just how fun and frustrating the game can be. Whether you’re a veteran golfer or someone just learning the links, golf can be challenging. But as exacting as the game can be, it also can be just as rewarding, even for kids. Children who embrace the game of golf will learn a host of lessons they can apply in all facets of life. A humbling game even for professional golfers, golf can teach kids lessons in humility and the value of persistence even when things aren’t going your way. Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun. Instead of spending summer afternoons in front of the television, kids who play golf are out patrolling pristine golf courses while getting some cardiovascular exercise along the way. Golf can also strengthen a child’s hand-eye coordination, which can help them in other activities, including many different sports. Though many people do not begin playing golf until they’ve reached adulthood, it’s never too early for boys and girls to start learning the game of golf. Parents of preschoolers can start their kids off with a toddler play set. Though it’s just a toy, a play set can help lay a solid foundation for future golfers. Kids who have watched Mom and Dad play golf or practice their swing can develop their own swings on their play set. As kids approach school age, don’t overlook the nearby puttputt or miniature golf range as a valuable teaching tool. Miniature golf clubs are small enough for many children to use comfortably, and kids can use miniature golf courses as a place to put any lessons or advice on put-

ting to good use. What’s more, a miniature golf course is more than just golf, with creative courses and other fun activities, so kids won’t feel overwhelmed with golf. When kids move on from preschool to elementary school, some might want to tag along with Mom or Dad to the driving range. You should try to avoid overwhelming kids with too much instruction or information. Instead, keep things as simple as possible, teaching them the basic swing and encouraging them no matter how quickly they adapt. As kids enter middle school and approach high school, those who are enjoying the game of golf can take advantage of the driving range if they haven’t already begun to. A driving range typically has markers that indicate the distance of a regular hole, regardless of which tee you will play from on an actual golf course. Kids can aim for holes at shorter distances to learn how far their drives are going. You can then adjust the lessons you teach your children based on how far youngsters can drive the ball. As a child gets closer to high school, you might want to buy the child his or her own set of clubs. Look for inexpensive clubs (oftentimes, thrift stores or other secondhand retailers have clubs for sale) because

more about summer camps at Lake Katherine, please call 708-361-1873 or visit www. lakekatherine.org. Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights, Illinois. Lake Katherine is owned and supported by the City of Palos Heights and managed by Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

The science behind fireflies

Golf is also a great way for parents to get kids off the couch and outdoors for some fun in the sun.

Few things seem more whimsical and magical on a warm night than watching fireflies blink on and off and wondering where one will turn up next. At any given moment, there may be dozens of fireflies lighting up the night sky, providing the perfect opportunity for kids and adults to go outside and collect a few insects for a closer look. The Smithsonian Institute says there are more than 2,000 species of fireflies, also called lightning bugs, around the world. Only some species produce adults that glow. Fireflies are a type of beetle that use their illuminated bottoms to attract females. Often the males will fly around while the females wait in bushes and trees for their mates to arrive. Each species of the insect has its own language of flashing light. Some fireflies produce a green light, while others lean toward yellow or orange. Two chemicals, called luciferase and luciferin, are present in a firefly’s tail, and these chemicals account for the insects’ bioluminescence. Luciferase is an enzyme that triggers light emission. Luciferin is heat-resistant, and it glows under certain conditions. Chemicals inside the firefly’s body

convert energy to initiate the glow in its tail. One hundred percent of the firefly’s energy is emitted as light, making it a very efficient light producer. Because there is no heat generated from this light, it is known as cold light. Although the glowing mechanism known to fireflies is largely exhibited by the adults flying through a summer sky, the larvae and eggs of some species also emit light. They use the light to deter predators and inform them that they do not taste good. While fireflies are often seen in a pleasing light and as harmless bugs, they may not be so harmless within their social circles. Some fireflies are carnivorous. Larvae eat snails and worms. Some fireflies feed on other fireflies and will mimic the flashing pattern of a certain species to lure in a meal. Catching fireflies Many people have fond childhood memories of running through their yards catching fireflies. Fireflies are present on every continent except Antarctica, so there is a good chance you can find fireflies in your own yard, though they tend to congregate in long grasses and marshy areas around ponds, (Continued on next page)

growing children will eventually grow out of their first set of clubs. When your child finds a set of clubs that suits him or her, teach the proper way to swing and consider signing up your son or daughter for lessons. Those first few lessons can prove invaluable, turning a pastime into a passion kids will carry with them throughout their lives.

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dents have been attending camp for six years and now help lead the classes of younger kids. Small class sizes make the camp experience as hands-on as possible. Nature day camps run from 10:00 am—2:00 pm on Monday through Friday, and each week-long session costs $95 per student. Sessions for each age group are available in June, July, and August. Preregistration and payment is required by the Thursday before each session begins. To learn

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Keeping kids active once the school year ends In many ways, today’s kids have busier schedules than any previous generation of youngsters. Many extracurricular activities, including sports, require a nearly year-round commitment, and the dual-income household has landed many kids in afterschool programs where kids tend to their schoolwork or engage in various activities that keep them from resting on their laurels. But those busy schedules get a lot less hectic when the school year ends. Once school is out, kids used to a full schedule might find themselves with lots of time on their hands. Though it’s good for kids to squeeze in some rest and relaxation during their summer break, it’s also important for kids to stay active so they don’t develop poor habits as the summer goes on. In addition, the American Psychological Association notes that kids who are physically active are more capable of coping with stress and tend to have higher self-esteem than kids who do

not include physical activity as part of their regular routines. The following are a few suggestions for parents looking for ways to keep their kids active throughout the summer while still allowing them to recharge their batteries after a long school year. • Plan an active vacation. Summer is when many families go on vacation, so why not choose a vacation that involves more than napping poolside? Though it’s still good to leave some time for relaxation, find a locale where you can embrace activities like snorkeling, hiking, kayaking, or other adventures that get you and your youngsters off the poolside chaise and out exploring. Such a trip might inspire kids to embrace an activity more fully, getting them off the couch not only while they’re on vacation but also when they return home for the rest of summer. • Teach kids to garden. Gardening might be seen as a peaceful and relaxing hobby,

but it still requires a lot of elbow grease and hard work that pays physical dividends. A garden must be planted, hoed, weeded, and watered, and gardening gets kids out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. When growing a vegetable garden, kids might embrace the chance to be directly involved in the foods that will eventually end up on their dinner tables. Parents can embrace this as an opportunity to teach the value of eating locally-produced foods and the positive impact such behavior has on the environment. • Go swimming. Few adults who work in offices haven’t looked out their windows on a sunny summer day and thought how nice it would be to be spending that afternoon making a few laps in a lake, at the beach or in a pool. Kids have the same daydreams during the summer, so take a day off every so often and take the kids for an afternoon of swim-

ming. Swimming is a great activity that exercises the entire body, including the shoulders, back, legs, hips, and abdominals. In addition, swimming helps kids and adults alike maintain a healthy weight while also improving their cardiovascular health. It’s hard for some people to find a place to swim once the warm weather departs, so take advantage of the summer weather and go swimming as often as possible while the kids are not in school. • Limit how much time kids spend watching television, playing video games or surfing the Internet. Many of today’s kids are as tech savvy as they are busy. But it’s important that kids don’t spend too much time online or on the couch watching television or playing video games. Such activities are largely sedentary, and they can set a bad precedent for the months ahead, even when the school year begins once again. Par-

Swimming is a fun and healthy exercise to keep kids physically active throughout the summer. ents should limit how much time their youngsters spend in front of the television or the computer during summer vacation, keeping track and turning the TV or computer off if they suspect kids are spending too much time staring at the screen instead of be-

ing active. Kids might not love it when you turn their video games off or minimize their access to social media, but explain the limitations at the onset of summer and let kids know you expect them to be physically active even if it is summer vacation.

‘The Park’ at Oak Forest Bowl Submitted by Oak Forest Bowl Spring has sprung and summer has definitely arrived at “THE PARK” a beautifully landscaped outdoor recreation facility. “THE PARK” features two regulation sand volleyball courts that are maintained daily and are lit for night play. Once again all of our leagues are sold out, but private court rentals are available when leagues are not playing, just call 687-2000 to book your time. If volleyball is not your

game, just come and watch, we have some of the south side’s best players. Several bean bag courts are al-ways ready for play. ‘The Park’ at Oak Forest Bowl The outdoor beer garden, with full service wait staff is ready to serve you. We have an extensive menu featuring delicious authentic Mexican food, low carb selections, and homemade pizza. What would a beer garden be without beer? “THE PARK” is proud to offer an amazing selection of imported and domestic beers and lagers. We also have a full

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Dinos, bats & magic, oh my! Submitted by the Chicago Ridge Public Library The Chicago Ridge Public Library located at 10400 South Oxford Avenue in Chicago Ridge invites all children ages baby through grade 12 to join our Summer Reading Program. The summer program will begin on June 3rd and end on August 9th. We have a large variety of programs planned for children and teens including Bingo, Dinosaur Storytimes, Baby and Toddler Storytimes, Special Lunch Programs with Police Officers and Firefighters, Reading Buddies, Speed Stacking, Movies, Teen Reading Rocks Tuesday Events, Volunteens, and Lego Club. On

Thursday afternoons at 3:30 pm we will be offering a variety of special programs. The June programs are as follows: June 13th Incredible Bats- Learn how bats grow, eat and live. Have your picture taken with a live fruit bat! June 20th Dinosaur Encounter – Janet Riehecky, author of 34 children’s books about dinosaurs will wow us with her extensive collection of fossils. See a 5’7” long Apatosaurus femur and a Tyrannosaurus Rex’s foot and tooth among a variety of other fossils. June 27thThe Craig Nelson Magic Show – Join us for an afternoon of magic and fun as the library’s favorite Magician Craig Nelson brings the world of magic to the Chicago Ridge Public Library. Detailed

calendars of the daily events are available at the library. Children and teens can also read books to earn prizes. Visit the library website www.chicagoridgelibrary.org, click on the Dig into Reading (babies through 5th grade) or Reading Rocks (6th through 12th grade) link, create a user name and password, log onto the site weekly to write down the books that you are reading, and visit the library weekly to pick up prizes. We are here to help! Visit the library to receive help on setting up your account and logging the books that you have read. Reading during the summer months will help children and teens have a successful start to the school year in the fall.

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terfly Gardening, June 11th, 7:00 p.m.; Exploring William Morris: A Botanical Illustration Workshop, June 13th, 7:00 p.m.; Kiss My Aster, July 9th, 7:00 p.m.; Basic Canning with Chef Kate Bradley, July 18th, 7:00 p.m. and Harvest to Holiday Gardening, August 13th, 7:00 p.m. Detailed calendars of library events are available at the library and on our Website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org. Registration begins June 3rd and can be done on our Website. Click on the Dig Into Reading (Adults) link, create a username and password, visit the site weekly to log the books that you are reading, and visit the library to pick up prizes. We are here to help! Stop by to receive assistants on setting up your account and logging the books that you have read.

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(Continued from previous page) lakes and streams and, as a result, may be more populous in these areas. In order to catch fireflies successfully, turn off the exterior lights of your home and have a container ready. Punch holes in the lid of a jar to allow air to penetrate and put in a damp piece of paper towel to make sure the fireflies will not dry out. Use care when catching the fireflies, which are fragile. Working with a net is often better than bare hands, particularly for children who may not be so gentle. Only keep the fireflies for a day or two before letting them go. Otherwise you’re bound to find a jar of deceased fireflies. According to the Firefly Organization, firefly numbers are dwindling, largely due to light pollution and overdevelopment. Human lights interrupt flashing light patterns. Therefore, any fireflies that are captured should be promptly returned to the wild.

The Regional News Thursday, May 30, 2013

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50 Years Ago This Week Above, Zay Smith, general director of the Palos Village Players, has a publicity photo taken, indicating that three big comedies will be presented at the Village Courtyard, on 123rd Street at 81st Avenue in Palos Park starting in June. Home of Palos-Orland unit Recording for the Blind (right photo). President Kennedy at a White House ceremony presented four blind students in higher education with awards of $500 each for outstanding scholastic achievement. Three are Patrick Peppe, Richard Fidler and Charles Vaughn. The Palos-Orland unit of Recording for the Blind, located in the Orland Shopping Center, was established in February of this year, after having been a branch of the Chicago unit for six years. The local unit ranks second in the nation, only behind Los Angeles, in output of book and other reading materials recorded for the sightless.

Sudoku The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9. (Answers on page 12)

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Town and Country Art League members Sally Sappenfield (standing from left), Robert Basso, Amy Doherty (seated), Marilee Kunes, John Basso, Rosemary Gallagher and Lenore Schumacher display a few of the works which will be exhibited at the league’s upcoming art fair at the Village Courtyard in Palos Park.

From May 29, 2003

10 Years Ago This Week Trinity Christian College wants to purchase Dunlap’s Restaurant, at 6513 W. 123rd St., in Palos Heights. Area residents fear that the college’s current plan, which calls for the building to become an art center and for the parking lot to remain as such, might change. One possible plan published by the college shows a 3-storey parking garage on the site. The college entered into a contract on April 25 to purchase Dunlap’s restaurant, contingent upon the rezoning of the 3.4-acre property.

From May 29, 2003

10 Years Ago This Week Members of the Reber-Tesmond VFW Post 2304 counted out the cadences as they marched up a hill Monday for a Memorial Day tribute in Orland Park to veterans who died in war.

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What are your summer vacation plans? (Asked at Oak Lawn Village Hall)

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Brian D., Oak Lawn “I’ll be working. I drive a dump truck here in town. I’m always off in the wintertime, and I work during the summer.”

Joe Benson, Oak Lawn Billy James, Oak Lawn Loretta Pavlik, Oak Lawn “I’ll be staying in Oak Lawn. We “I’ll be going back to Tennessee, “I’ll be staying here and going go to the Village Green, take the where I’m from. I have family to concerts.” kids to Premo’s for pizza, and go there.” fishing by the [Stony Creek] golf course on 103rd Street.”

Kathryn Brennan, Oak Lawn “I won’t be going anywhere, because I can’t afford it. My husband and I just got married in Ireland a month ago.”

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Community Notes Family Fishing Day at Lake Katherine Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens will hold its annual Family Fishing Day on Saturday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event will offer dry land fly fishing and casting lessons for beginners, fishing related activities, and food vendors. Prizes and trophies will be awarded. Two timeslots are offered. Register for the morning session from 8 to 11 a.m., or afternoon session from noon to 3 p.m. An all-day session is also available.

Tickets are $15 per person for the morning and afternoon timeslots, and $25 per person for the all-day session. For event details or to purchase tickets, call 3611873. Space is limited. Family Fishing Day is a fundraiser to support the mission of Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights.

this Saturday, June 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy refreshments and the release of the summer program magazine. Open to teens, parents and anyone in the community. Learn how The Bridge works, tour the facility and meet the staff at the Bridge Basics Orientation open to incoming 7th graders and parents this Saturday, June 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. For more information, call 532Bridge Teen 0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter. Center open house org. Join The Bridge Teen Center as The center is at 15555 S. 71st it celebrates its third anniversary Court in Orland Park. Submitted photo and text

Musician to perform at Farmer’s Market

Benefits & Fundraisers Cop on the Rooftop in Orland Members of the Orland Park Police Department will sit atop local Dunkin’ Donuts shops to raise money for Special Olympics Illinois on Friday, May 31, from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orland Park locations are at 14461 S. La Grange Road; 11309 W. 143rd St. and 15609 S. Harlem Ave.

Sports party to fight MS Sharron’s Fund Fights MS will

host a summer sports party to raise funds for multiple sclerosis education and research on Saturday, June 22, from 5 to 11 p.m. at the Oak Forest Bowl. A donation of $25 allows event guests to participate in summertime outdoor events such as sand volleyball and bean bags. Other activities include a split the pot raffle and a drawing for a variety of gift baskets. Guests will enjoy a full dinner with dessert. A DJ will provide musical entertainment, and a cash bar will be available. To attend the summer sports party, call Tim Lia, event coor-

Library Notes Summer reading program Read for a chance to win prizes all summer long with the Have Book- Will Travel Summer Reading Program for children and adults at the Palos Park Public Library. Sign up begins Monday, June 3. Call the library for any questions at 448-1530 or visit the library’s website at palospark library.org. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Kids’ Bingo Children ages 5 and up are invited to play Bingo and win prizes at the Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., on Thursday, May 30, at 4:30 p.m. Parents or caregivers must accompany children. Call the library for more information at 448-1530. No registration necessary.

See and do The new See-N-Do Learning Circle at the Palos Park Public Library begins Thursday, June 6 and runs through Aug. 1. Children ages 4-5 attend the Thursday evening sessions at 6:30 p.m. They learn simple concepts through stories, songs and crafts and make new friends. Parents or caregivers must accompany children in the library during the session. Call the library to register at 448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Story time The new session of Good Morning Story Time at the Palos Park Public Library starts Wednesday, June 5. The session runs through July 31. Children ages 2-3 attend the Wednesday morning session at 10 a.m. They listen to stories, make crafts and make new friends. Parents or caregivers must accompany children in the library during story time. Call the library to register at 448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Heights library youth programs Registration for the Palos Heights Public Library Summer Reading Program begins June 1 and is open to all ages. Sign up in person or online at palosheightslibrary.org. This summer, the goal for every child is to read (or be read to) for 20 minutes five days each week. Stop by the Youth Services Desk for details. • Pajama Time — Wear your pajamas and bring your blankie to the library on Tuesday, June 4, at 7 p.m. There will be stories and a craft for kids of all ages. All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, visit palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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dinator, at 275-7232 or mail a Maggie Danaher will perform at Wednesday’s Palos Heights Farmers Market. check for $25 per guest payable Danaher was born and raised in Palos Heights. Her early music instruction was with local piano to “Sharron’s Fund Fights MS” teacher, Carol Miller. She honed her skills as a traditional musician under the tutelage of bluegrass in care of Tim Lia, 4921 W. 156th fiddler Ed Cosner, the great mandolin player Don Stiernberg, and Irish fiddler Sean Cleland. Eventually St., Oak Forest, 60452. All ticket she narrowed her focus to Irish music and competed at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil (traditional music requests should be submitted by competition) in 2006 and 2008. Maggie has joined other members of the Irish Musicians Association, June 10 to ensure a reservation of which she is a member, playing traditional Irish music at Gaelic Park on Thursday evenings. for the event. Danaher will perform at the market from 10 a.m. to noon. All funds raised at the summer The featured guest at the Community Tent will be Moksha Imports. Moksha Imports has one of sports party will go directly to the the most extensive selections of Gemstone and silver jewelry, Quartz and Amethyst, Rock and Mineral Greater Illinois Chapter of the specimens, polished and tumbled stones. For more information email Mokshaimports@comcast.net. Multiple Sclerosis Society. Spring fruits and vegetables continue to come into the market every week. Make sure to stop at the The summer sports party fund- City Tent to pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. His raiser is dedicated to the memory recipe will feature the newest fruit or vegetable to come to market. While at the City Tent, make sure of Oak Forest resident Sharron to have your Frequent Shopper Card endorsed. Ten visits to the market will enter you into a year-end Lia, who died in 2011 at the age raffle. Beautiful photo note cards are also for sale. The cards, from local artists, feature scenes from the farmers market, and other Palos Heights sights. Proceeds of the sale benefit the market. of 46. Tickets for the Classic Car Raffle are available. Tickets are $20 each, or six for $100. The Palos Heights Farmers Market is held at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. It is open Wednesdays until Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine (will close for lightning). More information is available at palosheights.org, join them on Facebook, and sign up for a weekly email update.

Heights library upcoming programs The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave.: • The Needle Club meets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday. Bring your latest project and work on it in the company of others who enjoy the craft. • Retirement Realities: Adjust or Bust will be the topic on Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. Science, medical technology and improved lifestyle are adding new years to lives. Many may be retired for almost a third of their adult lives. Learn about the changes in lifestyle and relationships that occur after retirement. University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator, Molly Hofer will provide ideas for charting a plan to make the most of your retirement years. • Sensational Summer Blooms will be held on Monday, June 3, at 7 p.m. Bridget Bittman, owner of Belle Botanicals is back to show us how to use fresh summer blooms from your garden, grocery store, or farmer’s market to make beautiful floral arrangements. • The Scrabble Club will meet on Tuesday, June 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. New members are always welcome. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration for events is always appreciated. Register online at palosheights library.org, call 448-1473 or in person.

School Notes Children’s Farm summer preschool

Heights Dist. 128 preschool screenings

Summer preschool begins Monday, June 3 at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. The two-week program is offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, or on Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to noon. The Farm and Nature Discovery preschool is a lively hands-on opportunity for children, ages 3-5, who love animals and nature, to become creative learners through experiences with the natural world of the woods, fields, farm, and animals just outside their classroom door. The adventure-packed program includes hayrides, hikes in the woods, animal care, pony rides and outdoor crafts. Parents interested in more information, may contact preschool director Kristin Hale at 361-8933.

Palos Heights School District 128 will conduct screenings for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to 5 years of age. The screening will be held Monday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m to 4 p.m. at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave. Areas of development assessed include speech and language, gross motor skills, and visual/ auditory strengths. A vision and hearing screening will also be conducted. Children will be screened by a diagnostic team of district personnel under the direction of District 128 Administration. Contact the Student Services office at 5971285 to make an appointment or to request additional information. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Heights Dist. 128 ongoing registration: preschool and kindergarten Palos Heights School District 128 has ongoing kindergarten and preschool registration at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave. Children who live in the district boundaries and who will be 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1 are eligible for kindergarten. Children who live in the district boundaries and who will be 3 years of age on or before Sept. 1 are eligible for preschool. A birth certificate must be presented at time of registration. New families must bring a copy of their tax bill, lease or mortgage plus two proofs of residency (utility bill, driver’s license...) Call 597-1285 to set up an appointment, or if you have any questions.

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Heights Woman’s Club delegation at GFWC Four members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club recently attended the 118th annual convention of the GFWC Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs. The convention was held at the Naperville Marriott; the opening speaker was the Mayor of Naperville. The theme of the convention was “Celebrating Federation Gifts.” Shown are Eileen Lunter, President 2010-12; Mary Lee Lockwood, education department director, 2013-14; Charlotte Belczak, president 2004-06; and Celeste Kappel, president 1994-96.

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Smith Village and Crossing looking for volunteers to drive seniors Orientations on Saturdays, June 15 and 29

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After retiring from a 45-year career as a nurse at Little Company of Mary Hospital, Gerry Gainer enjoys keeping busy and helping others. For the last two years, the Beverly resident has served as a volunteer driver for Smith Village residents needing transportation to medical appointments. She and several other volunteers provide this service to continuing care retirement community (CCRC) residents of Smith Village at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago, and other volunteer drivers provide the same service at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. “We truly appreciate Gerry’s generosity as well as the commitment of people like her,” says Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Senior Living, the notfor-profit that sponsors Smith Village and Smith Crossing. “Many of our residents still drive but we appreciate the flexibility and personal attention these volunteers provide for those who opt to leave the driving to someone else.” Gainer has become acquainted with several Smith Village residents while driving them to appointments in a Chevrolet sedan that is owned and insured by Smith Senior Living. Both campuses provide the vehicle for volunteers.

All volunteers complete an orientation and vetting process that requires a background check, drug test and driving a brief distance with a police officer or designated decision-maker. Volunteers also must carry a mobile phone, either one supplied by Smith Senior Living or their own, in case of an emergency. “This is just a lovely experience,” Gainer says. “People are so appreciative; I always get more out of it than I give. The residents are so nice, and it only takes an hour or two a few times a month.” On a balmy Friday morning at Smith Village, Gainer prepared to drive resident Ghislaine “Gi Gi” Skrzekut to a doctor’s appointment about four miles away. Skrzekut, who retired from a 40year career with a downtown insurance company, moved to Smith five years ago from Oak Lawn. Before getting into the car, Skrzekut says, “During my first few years living at Smith Village, I drove myself. When I heard there were volunteers who did this, I thought, ‘Great!’ I love it. And I get to meet lovely new people like Gerry.” For hospital visits, the two CCRCs provide transportation. Several area doctors also hold regular hours on each campus to see residents who are their patients but for visits to doctors’ offices or

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Smith Village resident Ghislaine “Gi Gi” Skrzekut gets a ride to her doctor’s appointment from volunteer driver Gerry Gainer, a retired nurse and long-time Beverly resident. medical labs residents must rely on themselves, family members, friends or volunteers. “If I want a ride, I just call our receptionist a couple of days ahead of time and ask,” says Skrzekut. For volunteers, there’s flexibility and regularly organized drive times so residents can easily schedule their medical appointments. “We get a lot of advance notice before deciding to take any driving assignment,” says Gainer, who reserves Thursdays for her tennis matches. Smith Village and Smith Cross-

ing are looking for additional volunteer drivers and the next orientations are at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Smith Crossing and 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, at Smith Village for both for summer and year-round volunteers. To find out more about volunteer opportunities at either community, contact Shelly Genis, the corporate volunteer coordinator. She can be reached at Smith Village by calling (773) 474-7300 and at Smith Crossing by calling 3262600, or you can email her at sgenis@smithseniorliving.org.

from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15300 West Ave., Orland Park. For more information or to register, call (708) 226-2300.

served. • On June 6, Smith Crossing at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street) will welcome, as a speaker, a geriatric nurse practitioner from Angels at Home Healthcare, which is dedicated to providing high quality home-based patient care with compassion and respect. Smith’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and life enrichment director Dana Mahler then will lead a discussion about the challenges of caring for an aged relative at home. To reserve, call 326-2300 or go to familyandfriends@smithcross ing.org. • June 11, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will lead the Q&A meeting at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, call (773)474-7300 or go to familyan dfriends@smithvillage.org

Health Beat Knee pain PCH presentation Palos Community Hospital will give a free presentation by boardcertified Orthopaedic Surgeon Michael Liston, M.D., of Southside Orthopedics, as he discusses options for managing knee pain, common causes of knee pain and when to consider a total knee replacement. The program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required; call 226-2300.

Orland Twp. immunization clinic Orland Township is hosting its monthly immunization clinic on Tuesday, June 4, from 6 to 8 p.m.,

at the township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Immunizations are offered to Orland Township residents only. In order to receive an immunization, children 18 and younger must be either uninsured, Medicaid eligible (includes All Kids recipients) or Native American (American Indian or Alaskan Native). All children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and display proof of residency and a valid shot record. Adult vaccines are also available for a fee and also require proof of residency. Vaccinations that are offered include: DTap, DTap-IPV/Hib, DTap/IPV, DTap/Hep B/IPV, haemophilus b conjugate, Hep A, Hep B, Hep A/B, Hib, HPV, IPV, meningococcal, MMR, pneumococcal, TB, Tdap, TD, varicella, rotavirus, typhoid. The adult vaccine Zostovax is also available at most clinics but an appointment

is necessary for this vaccine. tions, cleanings and x-rays ($100), Call the township office at 403- nutrition consultations ($40), vi4222 to request a Zostovax im- sion examinations ($45) and chiropractic examinations ($45). munization. Residents may choose a participating doctor from the Wellness Orland Twp. Program doctors list, which can wellness vouchers be found at www.orlandtwp.org, Orland Township residents and once the voucher is purchased, in need of medical services may an appointment can be scheduled purchase a discounted Wellness directly with the doctor’s office. Program voucher at the township, (708) 403-4222. 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., during office hours: Monday, Wednesday, PCH offers Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to Living a Better 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 8 a.m. Life with Cancer to 6 p.m. Proof of residency is required. Palos Community Hospital is of The Wellness Program offers fering a free lecture on how cancer services at a discount of up to rehabilitation, available through 50 percent. The services include the hospital’s Physical Therapy adult and children’s physicals ($40 department, can help individuals and $35), podiatry screenings ($30 with cancer manage the physical and $25-senior), dental screenings side effects at any point during or ($15), dental examinations and after treatments. cleanings ($50), dental examina- The presentation will take place

Smith CCRCs free meetings for caregivers coping Chicago and southwest suburban families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will meet to discuss their concerns at one of two free 6:30 p.m. sessions either Thursday, June 6, at Smith Crossing in Orland Park or Tuesday, June 11, at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The hour-long support groups at both continuing care retirement communities will be open to questions and comments from the assembled group. Before ending, light refreshments will be

Death Notices Clarke J. Buckendahl St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr Fr. Rudcki was survived by Church in Tinley Park. nephews Steven (Beverly) RuSr. Beloved husband of Mary Kay, née Beaucaire. Devoted son of the late Clifford R. and Alice Buckendahl. Loving father of Cathy (Bill) Rehm, Carol (Marc) Krygowski, Connie (Tim) Kinney and Clarke (Colleen) Buckendahl. Cherished Papa of Michael, Steven, Eric, Angela, Jack, Brian, Rachel, Kylie, Courtney, Danny, Scott, Maria and Sarah. Dear brother of the late Clifford T. (Mary Ellen) Buckendahl and Kitty (late Jack) Kelly. Visitation was held May 23 at The Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home in Orland Park. A funeral Mass was offered at

Interment was at Good Shep- minski and niece Diane (Robert) herd Cemetery. Rekar. Mr. Buckendahl was a retired Fr. Rudcki was born in Chicago, Sgt. Cook County Sheriff’s Po- attended Quigley Preparatory lice. Proud member of F.O.P. Seminary, the Chicago ConserLodge 4. vatory of Music and St. Mary of the Lake Seminary. He was an assistant pastor at St. Michael’s Fr. Stanley R. Rudcki Fr. Stanley R. Rudcki, of Palos Church in Orland Park from Heights, died May 22 at age 85. 1953-57 and associate pastor at Visitation was held May 29 and St. Alexander’s Church in Palos the body will be lying in state Heights from 1995 until he refrom 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Van tired in 1999. He conducted many Henkelum Funeral Home in Palos symphony orchestras during his Heights, May 30. There will be career and led concerts at St. Ala funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at exander through 2010. He was St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. once offered a job as director of 126th St. in Palos Heights. In- the Notre Dame Glee Club but terment will be at Resurrection declined because he wanted to stay in the Chicago area. Cemetery.

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picked up at the church office old by June 1, through those who or printed off the church’s web- have completed 5th grade. Travel site at christlutheranorland.com. to the Wild West — play games, The church will offer its an- The church is at 14700 S. 94th make crafts, sing songs, eat snacks and make friends. nual vacation Bible school pro- Ave. (349-0431) Sunday Worship Services: 8:30 gram June 17- 21, from 9 a.m. to noon. Palos Park Presbyterian a.m. contemporary and 11 a.m., regular service. Scripture for the Classes are open to children Community Church day will be Luke 19:1-10 and Luke who will be 3 years old by January through 6th grade. Children Registration continues for Vaca- 15:1-7. will be placed in the grade that tion Bible School. Infant nursery and child care they have just completed in the Cowboys and cowgirls are in- are provided at all services. vited to SonWestRoundup, June The church is at 12312 S. 88th spring. This year’s theme will be “Tell 17-21. For children age 4 years Ave. (448-5220; pppcc.org) It on the Mountain, Where Jesus Christ is Lord.” This VBS will take children on an expedition to the top of five mountains. The children will sing, pray and play. without discount service. Families are invited to a special Submitted photo closing celebration on Friday, June It’s accident no accidentmore morepeople people trust It’s no trustState StateFarm. Farm. 21, at 11:45 a.m., for fellowship Erik R Nelson, Agent Erik R Nelson, Agent and fun as the children give a 10200S SRoberts Roberts Road Road 10200 Palos Hills, performance of some of the lesPalos Hills,ILIL60465-1539 60465-1539 Bus: Bus:708-430-7575 708-430-7575 sons they have learned during erik.nelson.hr35@statefarm.com erik.nelson.hr35@statefarm.com the week. FX Live will be at Moraine Valley Church in Palos Heights on Friday, June 7, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at morainevalleychurch.org or can be purchased at Refreshments will be served the church or at the door. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door. Families of five can order a family after the program. Pre-registration for VBS is pack for $20. Moraine Valley Church is at 6300 W. 127th St. With lights, fog, a unique sound track and loads of action, FX Live is a shared family experience pro- strongly encouraged. There will P040036 StateFarm FarmMutual Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in NJ), Bloomington, IL P040036 02/04 02/04 State Automobile Insurance Company (Not in (Not NJ), Bloomington, IL duced by Roger Fields and Blitz Ministries. Families will experience Bible stories communicated through be a $10 fee per child attending. Registration forms can be special effects and illustrative interaction that shows that as a family you need to work together.

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Sheehy brothers keep the family tradition alive by Jeff Vorva staff reporter When families feel their worst, the Sheehy brothers want to be at their best. Robert and James Sheehy are third generation funeral home owners in a family-run business — Sheehy and Sons — that is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. They have funeral homes in Orland Park and Burbank. It’s hard for someone in their business to go all out for a celebration. You just don’t see parties, clowns or bands at a funeral home. But the brothers said they will celebrate in an understated way, through advertising and word of mouth. Meanwhile they will try to continue to provide quality service as the business enters its second century. “We’re dealing with families at the worst time in their life when they lose somebody that they care very much about,” Robert said. “For us to be able to take them though this difficult time … the satisfaction is knowing that we did everything we could to make this

difficult time as easy as possible for them.’’ James is happy that the Sheehy name is prevalent and far-reaching. “We went to 66 different churches last year,” James said. “They are within 20 or 30 miles of us. People come to us at a time of need. It’s very gratifying that people think about us during the worst time of their lives. They say ‘we gotta call Sheehy — they’ll take care of us.’ We meet people on the street and they say ‘you buried my father.’” So where did this all get started? To hear Robert tell it, his grandfather, Roger, was a postman who applied to become a mortician and opened a store at 76th Street and Halsted Avenue in Chicago in 1913 – before funeral homes existed. “Wakes were generally in peoples’ houses,” Robert Sheehy said. “After a while, it became too morbid for people to have the casket and remains in the front parlor. From there he started his own funeral home in the store in the 1920s.”

One of Roger’s sons, also named Robert, was also a postman and quit to join the family business and kept things rolling as the family owned as many as six funeral homes, including the one in Orland Park built in 1995 at 9000 W. 151st St. Now the younger Robert and James are running the show even though it was not a foregone conclusion that they would keep the tradition alive. “My father was never heavyhanded on that,” Robert said. “When I graduated in 1975 from Purdue my dad said there was an opportunity to work here and that I should try it for a year. If I liked it, I could stay. If I didn’t, I could move on to other things. “I worked the year. I liked the business. I liked everything about it. So I continued on.” When James was a junior and senior at Leo High School, he got a little taste of the business. “I was a ‘runner’” he said. “I would chase death certificates from doctors and going downtown. I got some experience. In the summer, I did some odd jobs

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you desire. If this happens, you may need to scale back on these investments and reallocate the money elsewhere. • Diversify — Always look for ways to spread your dollars among a range of vehicles — stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments. Even within these classes, look for ways to diversify further, such as owning different types of stocks, bonds of varying maturities, and so on. Diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against a loss, but it can help reduce the impact of volatility that can occur in a downturn. The Dow at 15,000 is certainly no minor event. And since stocks don’t appear too expensive compared to their earnings, don’t be surprised if higher milestones follow. But record highs can be quickly forgotten when the market falls. By being prepared for that day, too, you can help yourself continue to work toward your goals — even when the major market indices have, for the moment, taken a wrong turn.

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James and Robert Sheehy are celebrating their family business’s 100th anniversary this year. painting fences and pulling weeds. Then I went to mortuary school and got into it.” James lives in Oak Lawn and Robert in Orland Park. They are not sure whether their off-

spring will get into the business or not. “We’ll let it play out,” Robert said. James said the biggest boost they get is from the “name on

our sign.” “That’s all we really have is that name on our sign,” he said. “We’re here. We’re local. A lot of work got us to 100 years and we hope to continue that.”

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In the wake of a tragedy, scammers like to rise and take advantage of kind, giving people. The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois is alerting consumers of the possibility of phony charity scams related to the Oklahoma tornado. “Tragedies bring people together and inspire many to help out by giving,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Unfortunately, the aftermath of natural disasters is also a time when scammers find ways to take money from good people.” The BBB recommends asking the following questions before choosing to donate to a specific charity: • Is this a charity I can trust? Look at the appeal carefully; some charities have similar sounding names. Don’t be fooled by names that look impressive or that closely resemble the name Jim Van Howe is a financial ad- of a well-known organization. visor with Edward Jones Invest- Check with your appropriate state ments, in Palos Heights. His office government authorities (this is is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be usually a division of the state’s reached at 361-3400. This article office of the attorney general) to was written by Edward Jones for verify the charity is registered to use by your local Edward Jones solicit in your state. Also, visit the website of the BBB Wise Giving Financial Advisor.

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ence to this. To verify a charity’s tax status, access an IRS database of organizations by viewing Publication 78 on the IRS website at irs.gov. Consult your tax advisor for details. • Can the charity actually use what I’m donating? All charities welcome the receipt of monetary donations, but some also solicit in-kind donations such as clothing, food, and toys. If you’re planning to donate items to a worthy cause, make sure you know the in-kind contributions your charity prefers. For example, a food bank may prefer food items that are not perishable such as canned goods. • Am I feeling pressured to give? Don’t succumb to pressure to give money on the spot, either immediately over the phone via credit card or by allowing a “runner” to pick up a contribution. Take the time to research the charity fully; the charity that needs your money today will welcome it just as much tomorrow. The BBB is asking anyone who receives a suspicious charitable solicitation to report it to BBB Report a Scam. For more advice on giving and to view reports on charities visit bbb.org/charity.

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Chippewa helps Boston bombing victims Chippewa Elementary School in Palos Heights sponsored a fundraiser in conjunction with Running for Kicks to assist the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Four third-graders: Kelly Greene, Roxanne Habbal, Samella Shive and Caitlin Stokes initiated the drive. They wanted to help, and developed this unique idea. In one week, the girls raised $1,180, thanks to the generosity of the Chippewa community. Mel Diab, owner of Running for Kicks, the local athletic shoe store at 7158 W. 127th St. donated the T-shirts, which enabled all the proceeds to go directly to the Boston One Fund. Students learned that if you have the desire and the vision, you can make a difference in the world — even in third grade.

Marquette Bank is encouraging customers and neighbors to donate non-perishable food items at any Marquette Bank location during its neighborhood food drive. Items will be collected through June 30, and will be distributed to local pantries and neighborhood food banks through the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) and the Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB). Donations can be placed in food barrels at any of Marquette Bank’s 23 Chicagoland locations. • Marquette Bank will host a free senior celebration event Saturday, June 1, at the Marquette Bank located at 9335 S. Kedzie Ave. in Evergreen Park. Enjoy bingo, trivia, food and refreshments between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Event is open to the public. (8571313) • Marquette Bank will host a free meet and greet open house at the Marquette Bank located at 9533 W. 143rd Ave. in Orland Park from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, June 7. Attendees will have a chance to meet Pam Hollinger, Senior Financial Advisor for Marquette Wealth Management, to find out how she can help them achieve their financial goals, and Mark Majdecki, Vice President of Commercial Banking and Real Estate, will be available to answer commercial lending questions. Event is open to the public. To register, call 364-2505. • Marquette Bank will host a free kids party Saturday, June 15, at the Marquette Bank at 7560 W. 159th St. in Orland Park. Enjoy family fun, games, prizes and refreshments between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Event is open to the public. For more information, call 614-4721. • Marquette Bank will host a Switch to Neighborhood Banking Day on Saturday, June 15 at all 23 bank locations. Neighbors are encouraged to join the movement and help strengthen the local economy by switching to a local bank. Stop by any Marquette Bank location for new customer specials and free credit history reports. For more information, visit emarquettebank.com or call 1-888-254-9500.

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Orland Park invites single family homeowners to compete in its annual Garden Contest, created in the late 1990s to recognize residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hard work on their gardens.

Orland opens entry into villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual garden contest â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The village of Orland Park invites amateur gardeners to enter its annual Garden Contest. More than 150 homeowners have competed since the program was first proposed by Trustee Brad Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran in the late 1990s. Orland Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Contest recognizes residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; efforts to beautify their neighborhoods. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The garden contest is separate from the June 23 Open Lands Garden Walk. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The competition is open to residents of single-family homes within the corporate limits of the village of Orland Park. Traditional and/or unusual gardens are welcome. Judging

is based on originality, creativity, and overall maintenance, as well as the use of native landscaping, color, texture, and the combination of plants and flowers used. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Open Lands Garden Walk is a fundraiser to preserve open space in the village,â&#x20AC;? explained Trustee Brad Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Garden Contest is an actual competition among residents who enjoy gardening and making their homes and neighborhoods beautiful,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Landscape architects, contractors or professional gardeners are not eligible for the competition. Awards will be presented for first,

second, third place with honorable mention awards for gardens with special features. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Applications are available on the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at orlandpark.il.us, at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. and at the Recreation Administration Building, 14600 S. Ravinia. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The deadline to enter is June 28 with judging held in mid to late July or early August. Awards will be presented at a September Village Board meeting. Contestants need not be home at the time of judging. For more information, call 403-6145.

(From May 30, 1985) â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Education surely pays, is the theme of Billie Davisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; autobiographical vignette, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Was a Hobo Kid,â&#x20AC;? as published in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prose and Poetry for Enjoyment.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Billieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family were gypsies in every sense of the word, except by blood. Their only home was their battered old car. They slept on the ground in a tent. They worked for farmers and sold, door-to-door, the willow baskets the father made. They never stayed long in one place. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; They were dirty, unkempt, ill-fed. But when Billie Davis was 6 years old, she decided that she would not always be a hobo. She said to herself, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody can be clean and smooth and live in a nice house if he is smart. And school can make you smart.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; As they moved from town to town, Billie looked with longing at other childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clean clothes, leather shoes and nice homes. But she looked with most longing at their schools. Sometimes, after school was over for the day, Billie would sneak into the building and examine the schoolrooms, the desks, books and blackboards. She longed for the day when she could attend school. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; When she was old enough, she entered school. The other children made fun of her, of her clothes, and the fact that she lived in a tent. She tried not to let it bother her. At recess time she hid in the big, tubular fire escape that was attached to the side of the school. A kindly principal found her there and after that she was allowed to do chores in the office at recess time. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Through the years, Billie prevailed upon her parents to stay longer in a town when she was in school, but it was not their way

of life. She never got to finish a full year. Still, she got enough. She progressed. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; At last it was time for her to enter high school. She found that the subjects she had been assigned were cooking, general math, clothing, hygiene and English. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; To Billie, this was a tragedy! She appealed to the teacher in charge. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spend all that time on cooking and sewing,â&#x20AC;? she declared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I must begin training for my career.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The teacher suggested that Billie talk to the principal. He asked her what subjects she had in mind. He gave her a list of subjects. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; History, dramatics, English and Spanish, were the ones she chose. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;And what is this career you are planning for?â&#x20AC;? the principal inquired. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be either a writer or a radio announcer,â&#x20AC;? came the quick reply. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And if I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do either of those, I want to be qualified to teach journalism and public speaking.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Great ambitions for a hobo kid! â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Billie worked hard in high school, and she achieved much. As a freshman, she had the leading part in a school play. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The next year, in another school, in another town, she was on the debate team and the newspaper staff. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; At last in her blue cap and gown and white shoes furnished by the relief agency, Billie spoke at her commencement exercises. She does not say so, but one assumes that she was the valedictorian of her

class of 250. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; She had been editor of the school paper and then of the yearbook. She had served on the varsity debate team, had been president of the scholarship foundation and a member of the student council. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Billie Davis achieved most of her ambitions. Of herself in later years she said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not a camper now. I am a citizen, clean and smooth. Equal to other citizens. And I live in a house.â&#x20AC;?

Senior Notes Orland spring senior coffee â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Area seniors are invited to join Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin at the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Senior Coffee today, Thursday, at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is an enjoyable event that the village hosts in the spring and fall, welcoming area seniors to join us for coffee and refreshments,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our goal is to provide information of interest to the seniors.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Representatives from the Orland Park Public Library and Orland Park Recreation Department will speak about the many senior programs available.

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Satisfaction guaranteed Bulldogs win twice, go down hard in finale By Ken Karrson

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Stagg’s Mike Rankin can’t come up with the throw as a Providence base runner slides into second with a stolen base during last Saturday’s Class 4A Sandburg Regional championship game.

Class 4A Sandburg Regional

Zero hour for Celtics Providence shuts out Rice, Stagg to claim crown By Ken Karrson Zeros made heroes of Providence Catholic players last week. Specifically, the back-to-back shutouts thrown by Celtics hurlers Jake Godfrey and Yianni Pavlopoulos meant neither Brother Rice nor Stagg would emerge with a regional championship. Victimized first were the Crusaders, who accrued just two hits off Godfrey and suffered a 6-0 setback on Friday at the Class 4A Sandburg Regional. That placed Providence in Saturday’s title contest opposite the Chargers, who earned their berth by trouncing Bloom Township 133 in a Monday play-in game and then knocking off the host Eagles 4-2 on Wednesday. Stagg fell behind 2-0 at the outset against the Celtics and never recovered, eventually getting tagged with a season-ending 4-0 loss. Providence bagged a championship despite entering the tournament as a No. 11 sectional seed. The Celtics’ mediocre ledger was a bit misleading, though, as 10 of their losses were administered by only a single run. “They’re not a normal No. 11 seed by any sense,” Chargers coach Matt O’Neill said. “Normally, you basically face a team that’s about equal to you, but to me, realistically, they were probably the third- or fourth-best team on paper talent-wise. And they don’t make any mistakes.” Truthfully, Stagg (18-20) wasn’t too burdened in that respect, either. The Chargers’ biggest problem was an inability to get anything going — and then sustain it — on the offensive side as they mustered just four hits. “Their kid throws pretty hard,” O’Neill said, “and we struggle against guys who throw with some velocity.” More pressure was applied when Stagg immediately had to climb out of a hole. Providence

shoved the Chargers into it by scoring twice in its initial at-bat, as a combination of Brian Jenner’s double, Billy Quirke’s triple and Nick Sanders’ groundout created the differential. “Getting down 2-0 right away kind of limits our ability to do ‘small ball’ and things like a hitand-run,” O’Neill said. Stagg wasn’t without opportunities, however. In both the third and fourth innings, the Chargers placed two runners aboard, but left them stranded. A called third strike against Steve Kubiak on a full-count pitch in the first of those stanzas was particularly notable because O’Neill felt the ball had landed outside the strike zone. “I thought the bat was taken out of Kubiak’s hands,” O’Neill said. “He was called out on a very questionable call. If he walks and we load the bases, who knows what happens then?” Stagg pitcher Ricky Rogers settled down after the Celtics’ early round of scoring and held them at bay over the next three innings. Providence finally tacked on a couple more runs in the fifth, although Chargers shortstop Mike Rankin just missed closing down that rally prematurely with a diving attempt. A hard-hit liner slipped past him to provide the Celtics with insurance markers. Rogers scattered seven hits over 5 1/3 innings and, according to his coach, gave Stagg what it has “kind of grown accustomed to.” “He kept us in the game,” O’Neill said. “Ricky went from [being] a kid who, as a junior, almost didn’t make the team to someone we counted on. He put in the time [during the offseason] and worked on getting himself in shape, and no way would we have been where we were without him.” Stagg 4 Sandburg 2 The Chargers secured their spot in the final by virtue of their vic-

tory over the Eagles last Wednesday. Max Strus fanned six and stopped Sandburg on six hits while walking only one batter. “He was on top of his game and this was his best start,” O’Neill said of his junior hurler, who upped his ledger to 6-3 with the win. Strus excelled in what O’Neill termed “a great atmosphere” and against a longtime rival that had frequently given Stagg fits through the years. The Eagles’ list of triumphs over the Chargers included one during the 2013 regular campaign, although that result favored the former by just one run. “I think that 2-1 game was huge,” O’Neill said. “[Playing Sandburg] is usually a bigger game for us, but I think this team, realistically, didn’t go into any game thinking they couldn’t win. A lot of that starts with [senior Mike] Farnan because he’s a real confident kid.” Farnan had a hand in Stagg’s scoring, as he singled in the third inning and then came home on Kubiak’s double. The Chargers also tallied once apiece in the second and fourth frames, using Rankin’s single and a wild pitch for the payoffs. In the latter instance, Sean Dwyer singled, stole second and went to third on a groundout before crossing the plate. “That was our team in a nutshell, really, in terms of being able to move some guys and put some pressure on their defense,” O’Neill said, referring to Stagg’s fourth-inning tally. The Chargers left the sacks jammed in the fifth, but that blown opportunity didn’t prove costly as Strus kept the Eagles’ offense well in check. His personal highlight also came in the fifth, when he used three straight changeups to strike out Sandburg star Austin Cangelosi after falling (Continued on page 4)

To paraphrase the tagline from an old television commercial, it was the next-best thing to being there. That’s how Richards coach Brian Wujcik viewed his team’s effort in its own Class 4A regional. While Wujcik and his guys would have loved to see their 2013 campaign continue into the current week, the fact it didn’t couldn’t overshadow the Bulldogs’ strong play in the late going. After winning four of its last five regular-season games, Richards kept making forward progress by taking down two foes in regional action last week. One of those was Andrew, which had defeated the Bulldogs several weeks earlier. But when much more was at stake, Richards got the final word. Behind Alex Villafuerte’s best pitching display of the season and an 11-hit offense, the Bulldogs rolled over the Thunderbolts 8-0 on Friday. That victory placed Richards opposite Lincoln-Way East in the championship tilt, and the Bulldogs held a 2-0 edge after five innings on Saturday. The Griffins expunged their deficit by scoring four times in the sixth, but Richards retaliated with a marker in the seventh and nearly positioned itself for a full comeback before too-aggressive baserunning resulted in the third out. Thus, the Bulldogs absorbed a season-ending 4-3 setback, but Wujcik walked away satisfied with the fight his squad had shown of late. “Our MO is that we usually play our best two weeks of baseball in April, then we play .500 the rest of the year,” he said. “I thought we played our best baseball at the end of the year, which is all you can ask for.” Evidence of that can be found in Richards’ team batting average, which was still below .300

through 29 games. But a strong closing push elevated it 23 points, to .314, by season’s end. Wujcik admitted he thought the Bulldogs (18-19) were capable of being a 25-victory club this spring, but they never won as many as three games in a row until they posted four straight triumphs leading up to the Lincoln-Way East encounter. That sluggishness could probably be traced, at least in part, to a shortage of time spent outdoors — Richards practiced only once on its own field before April 1, and its initial outside activity was a season-opening contest in Louisville, Ky. It was an uphill climb after the ’Dogs’ ledger bottomed out at 3-9 following a seven-game skid, but they improved enough to be in contention for a South Suburban Conference Red crown until the final day. That title didn’t materialize, but Richards definitely had momentum heading into the postseason. And Eisenhower felt the sting of that last Monday as it dropped an 8-4 verdict to the Bulldogs in a regional play-in matchup. The loss was the Cards’ third versus their District 218 sister school this season, but Wujcik insisted that Richards did not have an easy time of it in its tournament opener. “We told the guys, before the game and even after, that they were a little flat,” he said. “It’s dangerous to do that in the playoffs.” The Bulldogs were still sharp enough to get the jump on Eisenhower right away and maintain a lead. Four hits in the first inning gave Richards a 3-0 advantage, as Harley Miller (triple), Anthony Smith (double) and Charlie Zeschke (single) each drove in a run. The lead became 5-1 in the fourth after Eric Hall (RBI triple) and Jim Wujcik (RBI single) delivered key hits, and the Bulldogs

then countered a Cardinals score with another deuce one inning later. Eric Mallo’s two-RBI triple served as the critical blow. “That sequence right there was the best sequence of the entire game,” Coach Wujcik said. “After two outs, it was bunt single, bunt single, pinch-hit triple.” An Eisenhower error let in Richards’ last run. Tyler Fortier bagged the pitching triumph by going five innings on a yield of five hits while striking out three and walking only one. “He’s done it without incredible stuff,” Wujcik said, referring to Fortier’s 6-1 season ledger. Richards 8 Andrew 0 While Wujcik questioned the degree of his athletes’ focus on Monday, such was not the case four days later. “The intensity level was the greatest it’s been all season,” he said. “We got them on their heels right away with the six runs in the first, and as the game went on, [the T’bolts] started pressing and taking some wild swings. “We were the No. 13 seed, so the pressure was on them. These last two games, I saw [our] guys smiling and having fun.” Richards used a combination of four bases-on-balls and four hits to pile up its first-inning markers. Jim Wujcik and Jake Kendryna both poked two-run singles, Dan Estrella had an RBI hit and Alex Weinert also pushed across a run by coaxing his walk while the bases were loaded. That was plenty of support for Villafuerte, who pocketed his first win by tossing a complete-game four-hitter. He had previously thrown well in losses to LincolnWay West and Sandburg, and Coach Wujcik didn’t hesitate to call on Villafuerte to face another SouthWest Suburban Conference program. “We kind of figured teams in (Continued on page 4)

Class 4A Fenwick Regional

Armed forces Dual shutouts lift Vikes to title By Ken Karrson All season long, St. Laurence has been armed and extremely dangerous. And the Vikings’ stout pitching was once again the key to success last week. While St. Laurence’s sticks were only moderately effective, dominant exhibitions by Mike Kornacker and Brad Wood on the hill gave the Vikings all the juice they needed to capture their sixth regional championship in the past eight seasons. Kornacker got St. Laurence off to a great start last Wednesday as he tossed a one-hitter and struck out eight in a 6-0 whitewash of Washington in a Class 4A Fen-

wick Regional semifinal. Then on Saturday, Wood silenced the host Friars on two hits while fanning five over five innings, an effort that laid the groundwork for a title-clinching 2-0 triumph. The dual shutouts raised St. Laurence’s season total to 16. “I didn’t [immediately] realize it was that many,” said Vikings coach Pete Lotus, whose club will meet St. Rita for the fourth time this spring in today’s Reavis Sectional semifinal. “It’s a credit to our pitchers, defense and my brother Adam, who’s the pitching coach. Throwing strikes has been the biggest thing, and anybody who’s thrown for us has done a great job. We

felt pretty confident they’d give us a chance [to win] every game, but I don’t think we’ve ever had a group that’s been as consistent for an entire season.” Wood’s display versus Fenwick was especially gratifying to Lotus since it compensated for St. Laurence’s own lack of batting punch. The Vikings (27-8) had routed the Friars 10-0 in a regular-season contest, but were held to a mere two hits themselves in the rematch. One of those safeties was Nate Tholl’s first-inning single, which ultimately led to a run. After stealing both second and third base, Tholl raced home on Kornacker’s (Continued on page 4)

Class 3A Brooks Prep Regional

Long time coming Mustangs win second regional championship By Ken Karrson How long had it been since Evergreen Park captured a regional championship? Consider this: Not only hadn’t any current Mustangs players been born the last time it happened, but neither had coach Mark Smyth. The latter’s parents, in fact, had only gotten married two years prior to Evergreen’s previous — and lone — postseason title. “That’s a long time,” Smyth said with a chuckle. To be precise, the season in question was 1958. The Mustangs haven’t been completely without chances since then, but someone — Joliet Catholic Academy, Lemont and Marian Catholic being three of the schools — has always stood in their path, especially during recent springs. The Indians, for example,

knocked off Evergreen 2-1 in one regional finale. Last year, the Mustangs had eventual Class 3A state champion Marian on the ropes in the opening round before suffering a heartbreaking defeat that was brought about, in part, by a fluke play that involved a batted ball bouncing off an umpire. “We’ve been knocking on the door,” Smyth said. “Finally, we broke through.” That happened Saturday in Roseland, where Evergreen rode superb pitching from Frank Meisl and a handful of clutch hits to a 3-0 victory over host Brooks Prep in a Class 3A regional championship contest. That win followed a 5-3 vanquishing of Morgan Park on Thursday night. The Mustangs (16-15) meet Herscher today in a Lincoln-Way West Sectional semifinal. JCA and Rich Central are also part of the four-team field.

“I couldn’t be happier for the kids,” Smyth said. “We’ve got the banner that hangs in the gym [signifying the previous title], so they know how long it’s been. It’s a good feeling [to achieve this]. “It’s almost like we were due. We’ve been there [in the championship game] so many times that eventually you’re going to get that two-out hit or make the key defensive play.” Beating Brooks was not easy, however. Eagles pitcher Devon Branch saw to that by limiting Evergreen to just a bunt single through the first four innings. Luckily for the Mustangs, Meisl was equally stingy, and the two clubs entered the fifth locked in a scoreless duel. Branch, who also stroked the only two hits Brooks got off Meisl, issued a walk to Keyshawn Carpenter and plunked Mike Rizzo (Continued on page 4)

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Looking her back Shepard’s Grace Michalik heads back to third base as Sandburg catcher Ellen Forkin bluffs a pickoff attempt during last Saturday’s Class 4A Sandburg Regional championship game in Orland Park. The Lady Eagles trounced the Lady Astros, 10-0, and entered sectional competition having won 12 of their last 14 games. For more softball news, see Page 2.

Section 2 Thursday, May 30, 2013

The Regional News - The Reporter

In idiocy, we shouldn’t trust Bartosh Lord help those who make nonsensical decisions. Of course, given the sheer volume of such verdicts these days in virtually every walk of life, even an omniscient God might have His hands full dealing with much else. Perhaps not so coincidentally, many of those head-scratching decisions center on religion, and what is or is not permissible in a public setting. And nowhere does this happen with more frequency than in schools. A while back, I wrote about a group of Texas high school cheerleaders who came under fire for their method of exhortation during football games. The problem arose because the cheerleaders had the audacity to place Bible verses on the signs they held up. They received plenty of support in the court of opinion immediately after the story originally broke, and they recently got approval from a more binding court. A Texas State District judge ruled the banners constitutionally permissible and protected by the cheerleaders’ individual rights to religious expression. But in the face of one apparent victory comes another attempt at quieting those who choose to believe silence is not golden in regard to their faith. And as this latest incident demonstrates, the stating of that devotion doesn’t necessarily have to come in either written or verbal form. Surprisingly, the story again originates in Texas. As reported in The Inquisitr on May 4, a young track athlete cost his team a race victory by pointing to the sky after crossing the finish line. Derrick Hayes ran the anchor leg of the 400-meter relay for a team representing Columbus High School and, after first place had been secured, he briefly raised his finger toward the heavens. It wasn’t the same digit Filomena Tobias waved at Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah, but his index finger. Thus, the gesture was not profane and shouldn’t have warranted any criticism, let alone punishment. Of course, if things

had unfolded so rationally, no columnist would bother weighing in on the matter now. The penalty certainly doesn’t seem to fit the crime — Hayes’ oh-so-short motion resulted in a disqualification and prevented his team from advancing to Texas’ state track meet. A meet judge, whose identity was not revealed in the follow-up stories I read, made the call and the ruling apparently couldn’t be overturned. Anonymity cloaks individuals in ersatz bravery. As Exhibit-A, I offer up the myriad authors of illogical and inflammatory comments about various online stories, remarks they wouldn’t dare utter in a face-to-face setting for fear of physical rebuttal by disagreeing parties. Of course, in true apologist fashion, Columbus High School Superintendent Robert O’Connor defended that nameless University Interscholastic League official in The Inquisitr story, claiming he only was enforcing the rule that states there is no allowance for “celebratory gestures, including raising your arms.” To his credit, O’Connor admitted that it was “a harsh consequence for what some people may deem a small gesture.” What if it hadn’t been a small gesture aimed at recognizing a deity? Would Hayes and his teammates have been stripped of their win if his post-race reaction consisted of nothing more than jumping in the air once or balling up his fists in front of his chest? I’m guessing probably not. But if so, then the rule extends beyond religious discrimination and actually becomes even more ridiculous. Given the outlandish — and preplanned — celebratory performances of some professional jocks, football players in particular, I’m not against rules that prohibit such acts. However, somewhere along the line common sense has to enter the equation. If Hayes had been guilty of waving his index finger in an opponent’s face, that would have been punishment-worthy. The

same goes for any overt displays that seek to mock, discredit or embarrass those people who did not win, or are designed to bring extra attention to the victor. Sportsmanship may be considered old-fashioned among today’s me-first crowd, but it’s never really gone out of style in most athletic circles. Let’s make sure, however, that we clearly differentiate between natural exuberance and narcissistic exhibitionism. Excelling in sports requires a certain amount of energy, and it’s simply not feasible to ask an athlete to immediately flip a switch as soon as the task is completed. Even the NCAA recognizes this. While strict when it comes to enforcing celebration rules, college sports’ ruling body has built in a window that allows for a natural release of pent-up emotion, so long as it doesn’t become prolonged or excessive, or devolve into taunting. A teenager who points toward the sky for one or two seconds doesn’t fall into any of those categories. This reminds me of an incident a few years ago at a California track meet, where a kid got DQed because, in a split second of frustration after a poor jump, he uttered a curse word. He was not swearing at a meet official or opponent, nor did he go off on a loud and lengthy blue tirade, but that didn’t matter — he, too, had to be disciplined. How many adults, under similar circumstances, would have been able to avoid all forms of profanity? Those of you who claim you could are probably being less than completely truthful. Rules are fine, except when they make no sense. When it comes to athletic competition, the only ones that are really necessary are those designed to ensure participants’ safety, prevent anyone from gaining an unfair competitive advantage and maintain a general sense of order. It’s time for Texas’ UIL to revisit its list of bylaws and remove those that rate as nonsensical. But first, how about giving Hayes and his teammates their victory back?

Class 4A Mt. Carmel Regional

Unlucky seventh Reavis rally shocks Spartans By Ken Karrson One strike — that’s all that stood between Oak Lawn and a Saturday date with host Mt. Carmel in a Class 4A regional title contest. And when Bob Kametas’ knuckle-curve reached the plate in the bottom of the seventh with two outs and a 2-2 count on Reavis’ No. 9 batter, Spartans players and coaches started out of the dugout to celebrate their regional-semifinal win over their South Suburban Conference Red rival. But something — or, rather, someone — stopped them. “Maybe it was inside,” Oak Lawn coach Bill Gerny said of Kametas’ offering. “We obviously didn’t have the angle the umpire had, but from our angle, it sure looked like a strike. That took the wind out of our sails.” Indeed, the Rams made the most of their extended opportunity by singling home the tying run. Two base hits later, the victory belonged to Reavis, too, as it pocketed a stunning 7-6 triumph on Thursday afternoon in Chicago that advanced it into the championship game. The Spartans, meanwhile, saw their 2013 campaign grind to an unexpected halt. Oak Lawn finished 16-14 and captured the SSC Red crown in Gerny’s inaugural season as the Spartans’ skipper. “I’m pleased with the first year,” he said. “We were happy with the results.” Except, that is, for the final one. Oak Lawn had gained a 6-5 edge in the top of the seventh on its third two-run homer of the day. Kametas did the honors for the second time and then took the mound to close out the Rams. “Everybody was going nuts,” Gerny said, describing the scene on the Spartans’ side of the field. “My voice was gone because I was screaming so loud. This was a [potential] storybook ending right here.”

Reavis, which had done nothing of note versus the St. Joseph College-bound senior in a regularseason matchup, began its portion of the seventh with a strikeout. A single and passed ball put a Ram in scoring position, but Kametas induced a groundout and the runner stayed perched at second. “If I saw the other team’s ace take the mound, I would have thought, ‘It’s over,’ but I don’t think the Reavis kids thought that way,” Gerny said. “You’ve got to give them credit — all of a sudden, they started hitting line drives. Reavis finally figured out our pitchers, I guess.” The Rams had benefited earlier from misplays in the field by Oak Lawn. The Spartans’ failure to catch two fly balls led to Reavis’ initial run in the second inning, while another error was part of the Rams’ two-run uprising in the fourth. “The wind was swirling and it’s wide open at Mt. Carmel,” Gerny said. “Matt Dunne pitched pretty well, but we certainly didn’t help him out. Take away those three runs and we’re not even having this discussion [about a seasonending defeat].” However, Kametas and Chris Rafacz came to the rescue on the offensive side, the latter doing so by belting his team’s other roundtripper. Oak Lawn tallied in the third and fifth stanzas, which created 2-all and 4-all deadlocks, respectively. Rafacz went 3-for-4 on the afternoon, and his one out was a fly ball that took a Reavis outfielder to the warning track in left-center field. Gerny said that on a less windy day, Rafacz would have sent the ball over the fence in left, and that near-miss was just one of the things Gerny pointed to when he termed the loss “by far, the toughest one we’ve had this year.” “It was one of those games where you sit back and think,

‘What could I have done differently?’” he said. “Aside from the errors, I thought we played our best game, although we again relied heavily on Kametas and our other seniors to [try to] bail us out. Just seeing the demeanor of our players on Thursday — there were some tears in the eyes and the seniors weren’t ready to leave Oak Lawn. “I think the kids felt the stars were aligned for them, so it was harder to take as a team. Three two-run homers was kind of unexpected, but if we put up six runs, we should win the game every time. [This outcome] will be a motivating factor for the future.” Gerny had contemplated handing Kametas the ball as his starter, but opted instead for Dunne in the hopes of having Kametas available for Saturday. Both Dunne and reliever Mitch Swatek earned their coach’s approval for their combined work over the first six frames. “If I had to do it over again, I would do it the same way,” Gerny said. “They did their job.” And, in effect, the Spartans got a taste of what life will be like in 2014, when Kametas is no longer around. “It’s going to be impossible to replace Kametas — he was just a baseball freak,” Gerny said. “But we should be able to build off this. We’re positioned to be competitive again next year.” *** Prior to beginning the postseason, Oak Lawn wrapped up its regular schedule with tilts against Andrew and Morton. The Thunderbolts steamrolled the Spartans 12-0 in five innings last Monday, using a seven-run fourth as the backbreaker. Dunne, Kametas, losing pitcher Matt Witkowski and Brandon Quillin accounted for Oak Lawn’s hits, all of which were singles. (Continued on page 3)

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Sandburg’s Karli McLaughlin connects for a solo home run during last Saturday’s victory over Shepard in the Class 4A Sandburg regional.

Softball roundup

Wild win puts Lady Mustangs in sectional By Anthony Nasella As far as regional-championship games go, the battle between Evergreen Park and host Mt. Assisi for a Class 3A title on Saturday was about as wild as it could get. The Lady Mustangs exploded for seven runs in the first inning, but the Screeching Eagles responded with nine in their half of the stanza. The lead continued to bounce back and forth between the two teams until Evergreen went ahead for good by scoring six times in the bottom of the sixth to construct a five-run lead. Even then, though, Mt. Assisi fought to the very end, cutting the deficit to two on a three-run homer and placing the tying runner on base before Lady Mustangs second baseman Michelle Estand threw out an Eagle trying to score from third. That final putout preserved an 18-16 triumph for Evergreen in Lemont and sent it on to the sectional round, where it will first tangle with Glenbard South. “It was definitely a wild game for us,” Lady Mustangs coach John O’ Connor said. “We came out blazing, and then we gave the game back to Mt. Assisi. But the girls showed a lot of heart to come back from five runs down and really did their jobs.” O’Connor said his club’s confidence is definitely in a good place right now, and not just because of winning a regional title in the manner it did. “We played [South Suburban Conference Red champ] Richards tough on two occasions this season,” he said. “And knowing the caliber of team that Richards is, the girls feel especially good about that as we proceed into our sectional game.” And against Glenbard South, O’Connor is hoping for a solid performance, in part because his athletes should be completely healthy. “We had our freshman pitcher sidelined with the flu against Mt. Assisi,” he said. “We’re expecting her to be back, and we think that we can compete with Glenbard. “They’re a team that is full of travel players, where we only have a couple of travel players, but all

it takes is a pitcher getting hot at the right time. You just never know. It happened two years ago for us with Michelle Putlak, when we advanced to the Sweet 16 and eventually lost to a very hot Oak Forest team, [so] hopefully we can catch fire again.” Sophie Lamb went 4-for-5 with four RBI to boost Evergreen (1412) past Mt. Assisi. Carolyn Roberts (4-for-5) and Bethany Salazar (3-for-3) tacked on three RBI apiece for the Lady Mustangs. To reach the finale, each team defeated a Chicago Public League opponent by a 7-0 score in the regional semifinals. Evergreen blanked Harper, while the Eagles whitewashed Brooks Prep. SANDBURG Over the past couple of weeks, the Lady Eagles have been playing at a high level, and they demonstrated that in a big way on Saturday as they shut out Shepard 10-0 to capture the championship of their own Class 4A regional. Sarah Herold earned the pitching victory for Sandburg (22-14), which claimed a fifth straight regional crown and its 15th in the past 16 seasons. The Lady Eagles have won 12 of their last 14 games. Herold limited the Lady Astros to six hits while striking out that same number of batters and walking only two. Supporting her at the plate were Meg Flaherty (three hits, two runs) and Sam Radunz (two hits, three RBI). Sandburg, which totaled 14 hits in the contest, jumped ahead of higher-seeded Shepard by using Katie Krzus’ two-RBI double as the key blow in a three-run first inning. Krzus went 2-for-4 on the day. Four more runs in the fourth then broke the game open, as Radunz (two-run single), Meghan McPolin (double) and Ellie Forkin (groundout) all had RBI for the Lady Eagles. Karli McLaughlin homered and Radunz singled home another run to account for Sandburg’s production in the fifth frame, and Herold completed the onslaught with her two-out RBI hit in the sixth. Both McLaughlin and Candice Koch (two runs) also collected a pair of hits on the Lady Eagles’ behalf. The Lady Astros stranded eight

runners between the first and fifth innings before getting retired in order by Herold in the sixth. Doubles by Grace Michalik and Melissa Kelly paced Shepard. *** To reach the championship contest, Sandburg routed De La Salle 13-0 in a semifinal matchup last Tuesday. Herold fired a one-hitter and fanned 10 to lead the way. For good measure, she also contributed on the offensive side with a two-run double. Koch was the mainstay of the Lady Eagles’ attack as she went 4-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs scored. *** Before falling short against Sandburg, Shepard (23-8) brought down a 20-win Kennedy squad with ease last Wednesday. Behind Stephanie Brand’s four-hit, fivestrikeout pitching effort and hitting input from several players, the Lady Astros romped to a 15-1 triumph in five innings. Skylor Hilgor went 3-for-4 for Shepard, while Dominique Tanchez included a double among her pair of hits and drove in four runs. Jaylyn Steppney chipped in with an RBI triple. The Lady Astros, who established a school record for singleseason wins in 2013, wasted no time in putting a hurt on Kennedy pitcher Yamara Rodriguez as they sent 15 batters to the plate in the opening inning and tallied 12 times. Tanchez registered all of her RBI in the frame, and Shepard also benefited from three walks and a number of wild pitches. Half of the Lady Astros’ runs during that uprising resulted from errant heaves. MARIST Also reigning as a regional champion was last year’s Class 4A kingpin. The Lady RedHawks began defense of their 2012 title by notching three lopsided regional victories: 10-1 over Hinsdale Central, 13-5 over Lincoln-Way West and 18-0 over Eisenhower. The win over the Lady Red Devils on Saturday secured the crown for Marist (26-9). Audra Hecker tossed a four-hitter and whiffed nine in that contest, while Brooke Wilson (3-for-3, two RBI, (Continued on page 3)

Class 2A Seneca Sectional

Titan(ic) struggle El Paso-Gridley ends Knights’ campaign By Ken Karrson Thanks to Ian Hall, Chicago Christian crashed against the Titans. The Knights knew they couldn’t avoid El Paso-Gridley’s best pitcher when the two clubs hooked up Friday in a Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinal. What no doubt caught Christian players off-guard was their inability to do any real damage against Hall. The Knights had won four regular-season games with offensive outputs of three hits or fewer, but the four-hitter Hall fired at Christian was enough to stymie the locals completely and keep them off the scoreboard for the first time all year. Knights ace Josh Novak was nearly as good, but the Titans garnered single runs in each of their first two at-bats — the second of those markers materialized without a hit — and those held up as the difference as Gridley notched a 2-0 win. The loss concluded one of Christian’s finest campaigns in school history at 30-7. The Titans were unable to complete their run to a sectional championship, however, as they lost to Beecher on Saturday. Ironically, the Knights defeated the Bobcats twice during the regular

season. “Our regular season was a lot of fun,” Christian coach Eric Brauer said. “We accomplished all of our goals and over the course of the year we did a real good job, but we got beaten [here] by a pitcher that was better than us. I thought we were going to struggle against this kid, and he gave us fits. We didn’t hit balls very hard.

of those plate appearances was culminated by an RBI single, while the second one included a walk, hit batsman, wild pitch and Christian miscue. Novak didn’t surrender anything else beyond that, but the Knights couldn’t overcome even that slim deficit. In some ways, Brauer wasn’t surprised to see Christian handcuffed by a talented hurler. “Pitching and defense is what we built our success on,” he said. “We made plays most of the year, [but] we were never really strong offensively. “We were a really patient team that executed well and did a lot of little things, but we overachieved quite a bit.” Along with becoming only the second Knights team to ever reach the 30-victory plateau, the 2013 Chicago Christian squad snared the school’s second conference title since 1970 by taking first in the Suburban Christian Conference Blue Division.

“That’s baseball — sometimes you just get beat. Regardless of how they got their runs, they beat us and they were better than us. That’s the story.” The Knights’ best opportunity for a breakthrough occurred in the second inning, when they put two runners aboard with no one out. A sacrifice attempt failed, though, a groundout followed, and the would-be rally never really took off. Worse than the lack of hitting, in Brauer’s opinion, was a breakdown in the field. “It was sloppy on the defensive end,” he said. “The first couple innings were pretty rough. We dropped four fly balls in foul ter- Statistics ritory.” 110 000 0 - 2 While those didn’t get recorded El Paso-Gridley 000 000 0 - 0 as errors, they weren’t outs, ei- Chicago Christian ther, meaning Gridley was able to keep at-bats going. The first Chicago Chrisitan LP: Novak (8-2).

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Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella With 18 state-meet matches to his credit during his high school tennis career and a 28th seed for this year’s IHSA event, Sandburg senior Eric Pontow had high hopes of closing with the highest possible state finish. Pontow didn’t win a championship, but he did go 5-2 against some quality competition and wound up 16th overall. Eagles coach Brian Ostrander said both he and Pontow were more than satisfied with that result. “Actually, everything worked out exactly the way we wanted,” Ostrander said. “It was an awesome finish to a tournament by a great kid who deserved it. He worked hard all year, and the top16 finish was his best effort. “This was an unbelievable finish for Eric. It was awesome.” Pontow, who claimed the Stagg Sectional title while losing just two sets in four matches, won his first two matches on Thursday. He captured a 6-2, 6-1 win over Loyola Academy’s Andrew Golota and a 6-0, 6-0 victory over Andrew’s Kevin Karczynski in the second round before dropping a 6-4, 6-1 verdict to seventh-seeded Toby Ma of Deerfield. “Eric had his chances to win, but his opponent proved to be better,” Ostrander said. Pontow made it to the seventh round in consolation-bracket play on Friday before he was knocked off by seventh-seeded Conrad Harron of University High, 6-1, 7-6 (3). On Friday, Pontow opened his quest for a fifth-place finish in the tournament by beating Joliet West’s Tom Carney 6-3, 6-2 in the fourth round of the consolation bracket. Pontow then knocked out Barrington’s Varun Parekh 6-1, 6-3. Pontow took the momentum into the sixth round, where he upset 14th-seeded Jake Elliott of Lyons Township 6-3, 7-5 before suffering the loss to Harron. “Eric played and won a ton of matches in a row, and I think he lost a little steam,” Ostrander said. “He barely lost to a kid who was ranked real high. We were really ecstatic [because] everything worked out well for him. It was a test — a fitness test. “He didn’t lose a set in any of the three wins on Friday — it’s pretty rare to have one kid do this. There was so many big matches, and the nice thing about the tennis state meet is that it’s an allstate [and] not broken into classes. You have to win seven matches to win a state championship.” Sandburg’s JonLuke Passett lost his first-round match 6-0, 6-0 to Neuqua Valley’s Naveen Krishnan and then had to default due to injury against Andrew’s Brian Moy in the opening consolation match.

Sectional doubles champs Jimmy Gradowski and Trent Sichelski lost their first-round match 6-4, 63 to Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Adam Beach and Alec Ahlden (6-4, 6-3) and then were defeated 6-0, 6-0 by Hinsdale South’s Greg Murray-Eric Wing in the first round of consolation play. The Sandburg tandem of Ryan Schusler-Jake Schramm also took back-to-back defeats. Parker’s Peter Maneykowski-Max Levine beat them 6-1, 6-0, while Carbondale’s Angel Agrawal-Bilal Makhdoom notched a 6-1, 7-5 win in the consolation bracket. *** Stagg’s Brendan Wolan advanced all the way to the fourthround consolation match at state and finished with a 2-3 record at the meet. Wolan defeated Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin’s Andrew Oreshko of Springfield 7-6 (4), 7-5 in his opening match, but then lost a second-round clash to Libertyville’s Ben VanDixhorn 6-1, 6-3. Wolan then bounced back to beat Oak Park-River Forest’s Miles Blim (7-6 (6), 6-4) and Parker’s Jack Friend (4-6, 6-3, 6-2) in consecutive consolationbracket matches. Wolan’s tourney run finally ended against Lemont’s Nick Urban, who earned a 6-2, 6-0 win in the next match. *** The doubles team of Seth Hamstra-Austin Vander Veld represented Chicago Christian at state, but could not gain a victory there. The pair lost 6-0, 6-0 to Conant’s. Peter Itskovich-Connor Sacks in their initial match, then dropped a 6-1, 6-4 decision to HomewoodFlossmoor’s Alex Eng-Danny Kopas in the first consolation round. GIRLS’ SOCCER After suffering crushing defeats in the sectional final each of the past two seasons, Sandburg started a new streak of success by defeating Lincoln-Way North 2-1 last Tuesday night in the championship match of the Class 3A Andrew Sectional. Seniors Eilish Mulvey and Morgan Manzke each scored in the second half to lift the Lady Eagles (16-5-3) to a thrilling win and a spot in the supersectional against Hinsdale Central. Helena Kelly also shone, as she first stopped the Lady Phoenix from scoring a potential go-ahead goal earlier in the second half and then helped set up Manzke’s game-winner. After Amanda Kester’s attempt to send the ball into the box was deflected, Kelly kept the play alive with a flick toward the goal. Sarah Dewolf saved it from going over the end line and passed it to the center of the box, where Manzke was wide open and didn’t miss. Mulvey had tied the match on a header with 31:54 to go off a strong cross from Carly Katalinic,

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who had the ball come back to her after her corner kick initially was broken up. The Phoenix nearly went back on top moments later as Unique Manns struck a free kick that Sandburg netminder Nicole Kulovitz (two saves) was able to knock down. The rebound was up for grabs and nearly got poked over the goal line, but Kelly cleared it. The Lady Eagles advanced to finals with a 3-0 victory over rival Stagg. Meghan Carmody corralled a pass from Samantha Messina and used a burst of speed to create a breakaway that led to Sandburg’s first score early in the second half. Emily Osoba and Samantha Milwit added goals for the Lady Eagles. Kulovitz was credited with five saves while posting the shutout. Lady Chargers goalie Jen Duffner recorded three saves. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Host Sandburg was eliminated from the state tournament on Friday as it dropped a 31-29, 25-19 verdict to Lincoln-Way North in a regional-championship match. The Eagles (30-8) received 10 kills from Pat Scannell, eight from Josh Hodul and six from Kyle Van Stedum. Kyle Burke notched 11 digs and Ian Zalewski dished out 22 assists. Back-to-back kills by Hodul in the second set gave Sandburg 1614 lead, but the Eagles never managed to distance themselves. Sandburg defeated Andrew 25-14, 25-17 last Wednesday, as Hodul and Paul Chmura each had seven kills and four blocks. Zalewski added a team-high 21 assists, plus four blocks for the Eagles. *** Shepard captured a 25-21, 25-22 victory over Illiana Christian in last Monday’s Lincoln-Way Central Regional quarterfinals. Kyle Joy put down 14 kills to boost the Astros (12-16). *** Stagg’s season’s came to end last Tuesday night in a hardfought 25-17, 19-25, 25-14 loss to Providence Catholic at the Marian Catholic Regional. BOYS’ TRACK Sandburg finished 24th at last weekend’s state meet in Charleston after placing in two relay events. Junior Denis O’Callaghan and seniors Joe Licata, Nicholas Prajka and Pat McMahon took third in the 3,200-meter relay with a time of 7 minutes, 46.81 seconds, which was less than a full second behind first-place Barrington (7:45.94). Bartlett (7:46.32) was runner-up. Senior Ian Hollendonner, Licata, sophomore Ryan Parthemore and senior Nick Malliaras placed fifth for the Eagles in the 1,600relay by clocking a 3:23.01.

Keying the Chaps’ late-game surge were Stephanie Rendon’s two-run homer, Latianna Eltsosie’s RBI double and a twobagger by Ashton Bell. *** Nonnemacher prolonged SXU’s stay in the national tourney by throwing a complete game to lead the Cougars past California StateSan Marcos 3-1 on Saturday in a consolation-round meeting. Nonnemacher allowed just six singles and fanned three while earning praise from SXU coach Myra Minuskin. “She was great,” Minuskin of Nonnemacher. “She has pitched the second game of the doubleheader almost all year long. I have so much confidence in her. “She doesn’t play like a freshman. If I could take the mentality that Nicole has and put it in every single player, it would be unbelievable.” Minuskin was also happy to see the Cougars advance after absorbing an opening-round defeat and dropping into the consolation bracket. “It doesn’t matter who we play [on Monday] — we are grateful to be here,” she said right after SXU had knocked off San Marcos. “We just beat the preseason No. 1 team. We already broke a school record in wins at 49, but 50 sounds good.”

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Lawn surged ahead in the bottom of the fourth by plating six runs and erasing a 4-0 deficit. Dunne (two-run single), Kametas (single) and Swatek (sacrifice fly) were the Spartans’ RBI producers in the inning, and the locals also tallied two markers on a Morton error. Dunne and Rafacz each poked an RBI single in the fifth to complete Oak Lawn’s scoring.

(Continued from page 2) “It was a good wake-up call,” Gerny said. “It gave us a lot to talk about.” Whatever was said must have had the desired effect, as the Spartans collected an 8-5 win the next day despite managing only five hits. Pitchers Lee Baxa and Chris Donato joined forces on a four-hitter, and the latter picked up the victory in relief after Oak

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Softball roundup (Continued from page 2) one run) and Brooke Wyderski (two hits, including a solo homer, two runs) sparked the Lady RedHawks’ offense. Wyderski and Katie Caulfield both had three hits and three RBI to help Marist overpower LincolnWay West. Each player included a solo homer among her hits, as did Madison Naujokas (2-for-3). Erica Nagel didn’t go deep, but she did provide the Lady RedHawks with a 4-for-5 performance that included two RBI and two runs. STAGG The Lady Chargers began postseason play in impressive fashion by routing Bogan 13-0 in a regional play-in game last Monday, but Richards then brought Stagg’s campaign to a halt on Friday by administering an 8-5 setback. Shannon Collins (two hits, two RBI, one run), Briana Minet (3-

for-3, triple, RBI, run) and Lizzy Rapacz (double, two RBI) spearheaded the Lady Chargers’ win over the Lady Bengals. Lexi Minet threw a no-hitter and struck out six for Stagg (9-15). Jordan Battles (bases-clearing triple), Sara Tobin (two hits, three runs) and Breanna Kaminski (two RBI singles) were the Lady Bulldogs’ top guns in their triumph over the Lady Chargers. Richards’ quest for the Class 4A Morton Regional championship was denied by the host school on Saturday, however. Abby Gentile delivered an RBI single for the Lady Bulldogs (2010) in the loss. CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights fell a game short of advancing to a Class 2A supersectional as they dropped a 10-1 verdict to sectional host Bishop McNamara in Saturday’s championship contest. Theresa Kraiss’ fifth-inning groundout chased in Davina Gutierrez with Chicago Christian’s lone run. The Lady Knights (19-9) reached the finale by crushing Christo Rey 22-0 in last Tuesday’s semifinal matchup.

Starring for Christian that day were Gutierrez and Sam Kubik. The duo combined to go 5-for-7 with three triples, six runs and five RBI, and Gutierrez also pocketed the pitching win. MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs (19-6) were eliminated from the state tournament on Friday after dropping a 3-2 decision to Hinsdale South in a Class 4A regional-championship game. Mother McAuley got there on the strength of a 13-0 triumph over Washington in a semifinal contest last Tuesday. Pitcher Jessica Alberts fired a one-hitter and fanned seven batters to pace the Macs. QUEEN OF PEACE The Pride’s season ended with a 4-0 defeat against Lemont in the Class 3A Queen of Peace Regional title game. Lady Indians pitcher Carly Jaworski held the Pride to two hits and whiffed 11. OAK LAWN Morton brought the Lady Spartans’ campaign to a halt last Tuesday by slipping past them 5-4 in a Class 4A regional semifinal contest.

Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Regional

Phoenix bring the heat Lincoln-Way North too much for Astros By Ken Karrson

Phoenix, Ariz., is a retirement hot spot, in more ways than one. The Phoenix from Frankfort, Ill., are pretty hot stuff, too. And because of that, Shepard saw its Senior third baseman Kate 2013 season retired on Friday. Mollohan claimed two of the Despite a couple recent hiccups Cougars’ six hits, while sopho- on the diamond, Lincoln-Way more outfielder Holly Hilden and North has been the south subNonnemacher were credited with urbs’ most talked-about baseball RBI. SXU also excelled on defense, contingent this spring. The Astros an effort that was highlighted by discovered the reason why in a a 4-2-5-2-6-2 rundown that was Class 4A Lincoln-Way Central Restarted by second baseman Kas- gional semifinal game, when the ey Kanaga’s fielding of a sharp Phoenix rolled to an 11-1 victory grounder and preserved a 1-all in six innings. That triumph moved Lincolntie in the fourth. The Cougars went ahead to stay Way North on to Saturday’s chamin the bottom of that same inning, pionship contest, while Shepard using Hainlen’s double and bunts rang down the curtain on a 16-18 by sophomore Megan James, Hou- season that veteran coach Frank lihan and Nonnemacher as main DiFoggio deemed a bit of an uningredients. San Marcos was also derachievement. guilty of a throwing error in the “I thought we’d be better than that,” he said. “I would have stanza. thought we’d win at least 20 be*** SXU’s stay in the championship cause of the seniors we had. We portion of the national tourna- had some injuries, but I was a little ment was brief, as Reinhardt (Ga.) surprised we had the struggles at University blanked the Cougars the beginning. 3-0 last Friday to relegate them “I thought we’d start quick, but the boys really fought this year to the consolation bracket. The winners tallied all of their to get back into it. I credit the runs in the second inning. SXU seniors for that.” was not without scoring op- The Astros were tied for first portunities of its own, but a place in the South Suburban total of nine baserunners were Conference Red heading into the final week of the regular schedule stranded. Nicole Nonnemacher went 3- before falling back to third. They for-4 with a double in support of went on to edge Thornton 11-10 her sister Megan, who suffered in a play-in game last Monday, the pitching loss after lasting 4 which secured their date with 1/3 innings. Megan Nonnemacher the Phoenix. fanned eight, but was reached for Lincoln-Way North sent ace Kevin Smith to the hill, and the seven hits. senior responded with a fourhit, eight-strikeout performance. Reavis 011 201 2 - 7 However, Shepard trailed just 4-1 after three innings and seemed Oak Lawn 2B: Rafacz. HR: Kametas 2, poised to stay close on the PhoeRafacz. RBI: Kametas 4, Rafacz 2. LP: nix’s heels. Adam Samad’s single knocked Kametas (8-1). in the Astros’ run, and Matt Scott Andrew 211 71 - 12 very nearly followed up that hit Oak Lawn 000 00 - 0 with a three-run homer. The ball that went beyond the outfield fence veered foul, however, and Oak Lawn LP: Witkowski (0-5). Smith then slipped a third strike Morton 000 401 0 - 5 past Scott to douse the threat. Oak Lawn 000 620 x - 8 “It was a competitive game for a little bit,” DiFoggio said. “If that Oak Lawn RBI: Dunne 3, Kametas, Rafacz, ball stays fair and we make some plays, who knows? The one thing Swatek. WP: Donato (1-1).

Cougars’ softball season ends at nationals The finest softball season ever at St. Xavier University is over. Winners of a school-record 50 games this spring, the Cougars reached the NAIA Softball Championship in Columbus, Ga., and won one of their first two games at the event. The loss dropped SXU into the consolation bracket, and it was there that the Cougars suffered a season-ending 4-2 setback against No. 2 seed Lubbock Christian (Tex.) University on Memorial Day. Freshman Nicole Nonnemacher shut down the Chaps for the first five innings at the South Commons Softball Complex, but the sixth stanza was a different story. Lubbock Christian, which had gone hitless prior to that, strung together three two-out hits and wound up scoring all of its runs. Nonnemacher (24-5) finished with a four-hitter and five strikeouts. The latter figure gave her a school-record 263 for the year, which surpassed the previous standard by 90. The Chaps’ rally erased a 2-0 lead the Cougars (50-9) had built in the second frame on RBI singles from sophomore Amanda Hainlen and junior outfielder Katie Houlihan. A walk to sophomore outfielder Shannon Lauret, passed ball and Lubbock Christian error also contributed to the uprising.

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Shepard second basemen Breanna Graffeo cannot come up with a hard-hit grounder during last Saturday’s loss to Sandburg in the Class 4A Sandburg Regional championship game.

that I knew was you can’t make mistakes because they pounce on your mistakes. We had to be perfect defensively, but we gave them opportunities.” Lincoln-Way North’s first two tallies, in fact, were made possible by Shepard miscues. A pair of errors, a bunt single and two groundouts handed the Phoenix a 2-0 edge in the bottom of the second, and they tacked on two more runs in the third as a couple of doubles fueled the uprising. Lincoln-Way North then exploded for a five-spot in the fifth to essentially decide the outcome. While the Phoenix’s bats were inflicting pain on the Astros, the latter’s own sticks got turned into rubber by Smith, who rang up four straight strikeouts between the fourth and fifth frames after Brendan Herrman reached him for a single. “Kevin Smith really pitched well,” DiFoggio said. “When he saw we were starting to be a threat, he went into a second gear. My top players can do OK against that, but my second-tier guys are going to struggle against that kind of pitching. “We don’t face those types of teams often. When they have a whole deck of cards and I’m only holding half a deck, we’re not going to win many hands.” Nick Medlicott took the pitching loss for Shepard, his first in his last six decisions. Shepard 11 Thornton 4 After spotting the Wildcats a 4-0 lead last Monday, the Astros tallied 11 unanswered runs between the second and fifth innings and were closing in on mercy-rule territory. Then Thornton decided to mount a comeback. Six runs during their final atbat drew the Wildcats within one, and they had both the tying and go-ahead runs on base before the last out was finally registered. “We made it interesting,” DiFoggio joked. “But no matter what, we advanced, which was good.” DiFoggio admitted making a few personnel moves he might not normally have opted for to reward players for their dedication to the program. Samad, for example, was given a turn on the mound, some-

thing that hadn’t happened since his freshman year at Mt. Carmel due to a torn labrum incurred that season. “You want to get some kids in because this is more than about wins or losses in high school,” DiFoggio said. “It’s about memorable experiences.” Even though its run total was hefty, Shepard did not generate all that many hits. It collected only six, but those were augmented by six walks, four hit batsmen and a couple wild pitches. The Astros used a combination of those things to plate four runs in the second inning and six markers in the fourth. “You hear the term ‘effectively wild,’ and in a roundabout way they were because we didn’t get many hits,” DiFoggio said. “But they were also ineffectively wild because they helped us out a lot.” Scott’s single was Shepard’s only hit in the second stanza, and that didn’t drive in any of the runs. RBI were credited to Samad (bases-loaded free pass), Mark Albrecht (hit by pitch) and Bobby Peterka (sacrifice fly), while one of the wild pitches accounted for the Astros’ fourth marker. Albrecht’s two-run single was one of three hits in the fourth. Peterka and Christian Araiza also hit safely, while Samad (bases-loaded walk) and Hermann (hit by pitch) had the other RBI. Araiza’s double and Jeremy Dryier’s RBI single completed Shepard’s scoring in the fifth. The latter was the pitcher of record as well after scattering eight hits and fanning that same number of batters over 5 2/3 innings.

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Shepard 2B: Araiza. RBI: Albrecht 3, Samad 2, Dryier, Hermann, Peterka. WP: Dryier (3-4).

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Stagg’s Ricky Rogers delivers a pitch during last Saturday’s Class 4A Sandburg Regional title game versus Providence.

Stagg (Continued from page 1) behind 2-0 in the count. An inning-ending groundout followed, and the Eagles were forced to leave two men on base. Alec Nelson’s homer in the sixth ruined Strus’ shutout bid, but O’Neill praised his pitcher for not allowing the dangerous trio of Nelson, Cangelosi and David Cronin to hurt him very much. Cangelosi, in fact, whiffed three times on the day. Nick Nowak’s single re-established a three-run cushion for Stagg in the top of the seventh and made Sandburg’s ensuing marker a little less threatening to the Chargers’ well-being. Justin Joy brought it in with a sacrifice fly. Bryan Pall took the loss for the Eagles, who were unable to advance out of the regional round for the second consecutive year. Stagg collected 11 hits off him. “We made him really, really work,” O’Neill said. “This was really similar to the St. Rita regional game [we won] in 2008. We told our players afterward, ‘You’re going to remember the game on Wednesday for the rest of your life.’” Stagg 13 Bloom Twp. 3 The Chargers smacked a dozen hits during last Monday’s play-in game against the Blazing Trojans and were never really in trouble, but Stagg also couldn’t rest easily until it erupted for seven runs in the fifth to put the contest away

via slaughter rule. “We were a little rusty and we had to sweat through it,” O’Neill said. “It was a lot closer than the [final] score indicated until the fifth.” Three runs in the second stanza snapped a 2-all tie and put the Chargers in front for good. Stagg took advantage of two Bloom Township errors in the inning and also scored on Farnan’s sacrifice fly. Kubiak (double) and Brett Stratinsky (fielder’s choice) had the Chargers’ first-inning RBI, while Dwyer’s sacrifice fly extended the edge to 6-2 in the third. All three of those players also contributed hits to Stagg’s late surge, Stratinsky’s double being the biggest as it chased in two runs. Kubiak had two hits in the fifth inning, and his single was also good for an RBI. He finished the day 4-for-4 with three two-baggers. Others chipping in to the last uprising were Nowak (tworun double) and Rankin (RBI single). Jeff Goral picked up the pitching victory by going the distance and surrendering five hits. Only one of the Blazing Trojans’ runs off him was earned. “Even when we were 4-12, we were thinking it over and I thought we could be a player at this point of the season,” O’Neill said. Providence Catholic 6 Brother Rice 0 The Crusaders’ season ended quietly on Friday, as they could do little against the Celtics’ Godfrey. Erich Lieser’s third-inning single and Andrew Dyke’s leadoff

single in the fifth represented the full extent of Rice’s productivity against Providence. Ironically, the Crusaders’ only decent scoring opportunity didn’t occur in either of those frames, but in their initial at-bat. Godfrey issued free passes to both Kevin Sullivan and Luke Liebforth to begin the contest, but Rice (21-15) was unable to capitalize. Brian Musielak, the first of four pitchers employed by the Crusaders, took the loss after lasting just one inning. Musielak, Mike Enriquez, Mike Gianakos and Ian McGinnis scattered seven hits between them, but doing the quartet no favors were three Rice defensive miscues.

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The Palos Thunder 14U travel baseball team took first in a recent tournament.

Palos Thunder capture tournament title

The Palos Thunder 14U travel baseball team captured a championship at the Battle in the Dells Tournament The Thunder out slugged the McHenry Outlaws 12-10 in the title game. Palos’ roster featured Jimmy Lee, Tommy Kaufmann, Trevor Hall, Tim Ladewig, Brett Ladewig, John Farano, Trevor Bumsted, Alex Tenuta, Mike Wayteck, Joey Bennett and Alex Buentello.

Marist falls in regional semifinal

There’ll be no magical journey for Marist’s baseball team this Stagg 011 100 1 - 4 spring. Sandburg 000 001 1 - 2 A year ago, the RedHawks erased the memory of a so-soregular season by embarking Stagg 2B: Kubiak. RBI: Kubiak, Nowak, on a strong playoff run, one Rankin. WP: Strus (6-3). that brought them regional and Sandburg 2B: Zehme. HR: Nelson. RBI: sectional championships. Marist coach Tom Fabrizio hoped a simJoy, Nelson. LP: Pall. ilar surge was in store for his 2013 club, something that cerBloom Twp. 200 10 - 3 Stagg 231 07 - 13 tainly seemed possible after the RedHawks defeated three quality Stagg 2B: Kubiak 3, Angelos, Nowak, foes during the final week of the Stratinsky. RBI: Stratinsky 3, Kubiak 2, regular schedule and then blasted Nowak 2, Dwyer, Farnan, Rankin. WP: TF North 18-0 last Monday in a regional play-in game. Goral (5-4). But manhandling the Class 4A Providence 100 140 0 - 6 host Meteors didn’t adequately Brother Rice 000 000 0 - 0 prepare Marist for its next assignment against Lockport. The Porters blitzed the RedHawks Brother Rice LP: Musielak (7-3). with three-run eruptions in both the first and second innings, and the former went on to register a 9-1 victory on Friday. Lockport roughed up Marist Stagg LP: Rogers (2-3).

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that conference are used to power pitching,” Wujcik said. “Our best guy maybe throws 80 [miles per hour], so we thought, ‘Let’s try to frustrate them with 62.’ He just frustrated the heck out of them throwing his knuckleball.” The Bulldogs wrapped up their scoring in the sixth, using an Andrew miscue and Estrella’s swinging bunt to produce the runs. Four Richards players had multiple-hit efforts, the best of which was Zeschke’s 4-for-5 exhibition.

Brother Rice catcher Kyle Hilliard corrals the late throw as a Providence base runner crosses the Lincoln-Way East 4 plate during last week’s 6-0 loss in a semifinal game at the Class 4A Sandburg Regional. Richards 3 Wujcik said the Bulldogs enkey hit in the three-run rally, but the Vikings to a comfortable tered Saturday’s title clash “with Tholl (RBI) and White also hit advantage and they never wa- the same intensity and attitude” safely. vered after that. Six runs in the as was on display against Andrew, “You always have a tendency to fifth overshadowed the Rams’ and pitcher A.J. Sanchez picked (Continued from page 1) worry about any playoff game, but two scores in that same frame up right where Villafuerte had groundout. especially when you don’t know and quashed any dreams of a St. Laurence struck again in the much about who you’re playing,” comeback the hosts might have third frame and didn’t require a Lotus said. “When you know it’s housed. hit to do so. Kevin White drew a good team or rival, I think the Spearheading St. Laurence’s a free pass, swiped second, went intensity’s built in, but we have to (Continued from page 1) 11-hit attack were Wood (homer, to third on a fly ball and crossed [always] be at our best and have triple), Roger Wilson (two hits, the plate on a wild pitch. consistent at-bats and defensive including a double, two RBI) and with a pitch to give Evergreen a “I don’t think our guys lacked innings. Tholl (two hits, one run). Other pair of baserunners in the fifth. focus or took it for granted at all,” “It’s important not letting players supplying RBI hits were A sacrifice bunt moved them to Lotus said, “[but] we did make teams hang around and gain conLewis (double), White, Pat Haugh, second and third, respectively, but some easy outs and give away fidence. I think we played pretty Nick Ciannella and Anthony Chi- Branch struck out Mark Martin at-bats. We were fortunate. well, but the two pitchers they mera. Kornacker drove in a run and was on the verge of escaping “At this point, the goal is to threw were excellent.” unscathed. with his groundout. win games, and we did that. But Washington’s hurlers couldn’t Kyle Estand pitched the first Tim Walsh ruined that plan, I think we have to do a little match Kornacker, who no-hit the five innings on a yield of five hits though, by belting a two-run better offensively [in upcoming Minutemen through the first five to pocket the win. Neither of Rea- single. The Mustangs then tacked contests].” innings. He couldn’t complete his vis’ runs off him was earned, and on one more marker in the sixth After Wood left the mound, Zach third no-no of the season, but Estand spiced his effort with three when Mike Reuter doubled and Lewis finished off the Friars with the lone hit Washington manstrikeouts. Frank Greco fanned Corey Miller singled him in. two innings of no-hit ball. The aged wasn’t about to alter the “In playoff baseball, it doesn’t one in an inning of relief. senior whiffed one while wrapping outcome. matter if you’re hitting .600 or up the Vikes’ third consecutive By the time that hit was deliv.200,” Smyth said. “You’ve got to Statistics regional crown. try to get a hit with a man on ered, St. Laurence had tightened If St. Laurence beats St. Rita its grip on the game by scoring third. We’re a little bit on the 000 000 0 - 0 young side, but we’re really just for the third time in four meet- twice more in the fourth stanza Fenwick 101 000 x - 2 trying to get them to think in ings, there exists the possibility and once in the fifth. Kornacker’s St. Laurence of a fourth encounter with Mt. solo homer capped the Vikings’ terms of one play at a time and Carmel on Saturday. The Caravan production, while T.J. Marik St. Laurence RBI: Tholl. WP: Wood (7- not try to overanalyze things.” met Lyons Township in the other (double), Ryan Rybakowski (sac- 1). As for Meisl, the junior not only sectional semifinal. quieted Brooks’ sticks, but also rifice fly) and White (RBI single) 000 000 0 - 0 registered a season-high seven “In a perfect world, I think once were the principal figures in their Washington St. Laurence 003 210 x - 6 strikeouts. you get to a certain level in the fourth-inning noisemaking. [state] tournament, it should be a “His breaking ball was work*** best-of series,” Lotus said. “That As a final tune-up before the St. Laurence 2B: Marik, Wood. HR: Ko- ing,” Smyth said. “It was falling would give a truer sense of who postseason, St. Laurence tangled rnacker. RBI: Wood 2, Kornacker, Ry- off the table. It was just a clean, the best team is at the end. One with Burbank neighbor Reavis bakowski, Tholl, White. WP: Kornacker quick game.” (7-1). game is tough.” And Evergreen’s performance last Monday and came away with St. Laurence 6 a 12-2 slaughter-rule victory in didn’t differ much from what St. Laurence 410 061 - 12 Smyth had seen over the past sevWashington 0 six innings. 000 020 - 2 eral weeks. Once languishing with The Minutemen’s one crack at “We wanted to play just to see Reavis toppling the Vikings didn’t pan some live pitching,” Lotus said. “It a 3-10 record, the Mustangs have out well, although St. Laurence was also good to have some game St. Laurence 2B: Lewis, Wilson. 3B: Wood. won 13 of their last 18 outings. waited until the third inning to situations you can’t replicate in HR: Wood. RBI: Wilson 2, Ciannella, Chi- When asked if he thought Evmera, Haugh, Kornacker, Lewis, White, ergreen was ostensibly playing construct a lead on Wednesday. practice.” Wood’s two-run double was the A four-run first inning staked Wood. WP: Estand (4-1). with house money from here on

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sophomore pitcher Rich Kairis and finished the day with 16 hits, while its own hurler, Evan Martens, stopped the RedHawks (1418) on four hits. Martens struck out six batters. The Porters’ first six hitters reached base against Kairis and five Lockport players totaled at least two hits in the game. The main weapon was Austin Kolmodin, who went 4-for-4 with two doubles and four RBI. Also lending a hand were Dan Sullivan (3-for-5), Ron Sessler (two hits), Doug Matthews (two) and Thomas Smith (two). By contrast, Marist did not collect its initial safety until the fifth inning, when Blake Bieniek broke up Martens’ no-hit bid with a two-out single. Marty Mehalek, Jack Gainer and All-East Suburban Catholic Conference selection Cody Bohanek supplied the RedHawks’ other hits.

Harrigan named Brother Rice basketball coach

Rick Harrigan, a 2002 graduate of Brother Rice, is returning to his alma mater to become its head basketball coach. Harrigan replaces Pat Richardson, who stepped down from the position after 24 years and 433 wins. Harrigan helped Richardson collect a number of those victories during his prep career, which featured Harrigan winning the Chicago Catholic League’s prestigious Tony Lawless Award as a senior. He is the Crusaders’ record holder in points (704), made left off. “Sanchez was dealing,” Wujcik said. “In the sixth inning, he ran out of gas.” Richards was nursing a 2-0 edge at that juncture, one built in the fifth off three singles and RBI groundouts from Hall and Jim Wujcik. The Bulldogs had wasted a leadoff double by Hall in the fourth and squandered a two-on, no-out situation in the first. Those shortcomings proved particularly crucial after the Griffins roared in front. Aaron Donald’s two-run double was the pivotal hit, but Lincoln-Way East also benefited from a pair of RBI singles in the sixth. Richards was down to its last out in the seventh, but Jim Wujcik’s double kept the stanza alive. Hall’s single reduced the ’Dogs’ deficit to one, then Smith hit a flare to the outfield, but was retired trying to stretch his hit into a double. Although sorry to see things considering it just accomplished something that hadn’t been done in 55 years at the school, Smyth said, “Not yet.” “I really felt we could do this [because] we’ve been playing some pretty good ball,” he said. “We’re excited for the opportunity [to play in a sectional]. If we keep picking up the baseball like we have been and pitching like we have, we’re a couple timely hits away from winning any game.” Evergreen Park 5 Morgan Park 3 A 13-inning showdown between Brooks and Corliss pushed the start time of Thursday’s Mustangs-versus-Mustangs matchup back to 9 p.m., but Evergreen found the wait to be well worth it. Morgan Park had gotten the better of its namesakes in an early season confrontation, but Evergreen turned the tables by flashing some top-shelf defense. Reuter made an impressive catch in the outfield that likely saved a couple runs in the fifth, Martin and Walsh provided airtight glove work on the left side of the infield throughout the evening, and Miller, Martin and Kyle Venhuizen joined forces to execute a 4-6-3 double play in the sixth that helped the Mustangs sidestep danger. Morgan Park did tally once in that latter inning, but it had filled the sacks with no one out, so Smyth felt good about the escape. “Defensively, we were just about

field goals (244), made 3-pointers (115) and highest single-season scoring average (24.3 points per game). Harrigan attended Augusta University and later became an assistant coach there. At Rice, he will also serve as the assistant director of admissions.

Trinity Christian to conduct summer camps

Trinity Christian College will offer a wide variety of week long sports camps for youngsters during the months of June and July. Included among them will be separate ones for both boys’ and girls’ basketball, plus baseball, soccer, track and volleyball. Boys’ basketball will be held in two sessions (June 10-14 and July 15-19) and is open to grades 3-8, while the girls’ camp is designed for grades 5-12 and will run June 1721. The baseball camp, for grades 1-8, will also be conducted June 17-21. The soccer, track and volleyball camps are open to both boys and girls. Soccer, for grades K-8, will run June 24-28; track, for grades 3-8, will go July 8-12; and volleyball, for grades 5-9, will be held July 22-26. Trinity head coaches and athletes will serve as camp instructors. In addition, individual basketball instruction will be offered throughout the summer. For more information or to register online, visit www.trnty. edu/summercamps. For questions, contact the athletics department at 239-4779. end that way, Coach Wujcik didn’t pass out any blame. “Anthony did what we preach: be aggressive on the bases and take advantage of opportunities,” he said.

Statistics Richards Lincoln-Way East

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Richards 2B: Hall, Wujcik. RBI: Hall 2, Wujcik. LP: Sanchez. Richards Andrew

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Richards RBI: Estrella 2, Kendryna 2, Wujcik 2, Weinert. WP: Villafuerte (1-3). Eisenhower Richards

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Richards 2B: Smith 2. 3B: Hall, Mallo, Miller. RBI: Mallo 2, Hall, Miller, Smith, Wujcik, Zeschke. WP: Fortier (6-1).

flawless,” he said. “We knew it was going to be a good game. Morgan Park was the No. 1 seed in the city playoffs, so it was really a quality win.” Martin delivered Evergreen’s initial run in the bottom of the first, which created a 1-all tie. After drawing a walk, the sophomore was sacrificed to second, stole third and then sprinted home when a throw to the bag went awry. Singles by Venhuizen and Kevin Farmer gave the Mustangs a 3-2 advantage in the third, then Martin belted a two-RBI single in the fourth to complete Evergreen’s scoring. “We executed offensively and it was a really, really clean game,” Smyth said. Venhuizen worked the first five innings on the mound to gain the win, while Meisl chalked up a save in relief after snuffing out Morgan Park’s potential sixth-inning rally and then pitching an uneventful seventh. Between them, the two hurlers fanned five.

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Evergreen Park 2B: Reuter. RBI: T. Walsh 2, Miller. WP: Meisl (6-2).

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Dwayne Johnson returns for another dose of action in “Fast & Furious 6.” Vin Diesel and Paul Walker also star in the film directed by Justin Lin. by Jase Howell Try to imagine the thought pro cess for Universal Studio execs when looking at “Fast and Furious 6” in pre-production. Insanely fast cars that defy physics? Check. Scantily-clad women? Check. Pulsing hip hop/ electronica soundtrack? Check. Vin Diesel and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson striking bad-a-- poses and spouting corny macho dialogue (with or out without managing to fit all four of their biceps in the frame)? Check. Script? Who cares? Yes, indeed, when the essen tial elements are in place who worries about trivialities such as story arcs” We have nitrous ox ide guzzling street machines and two “actors” that could qualify as candidates for being the miss ing link. Despite the success of the origi nal “The Fast and the Furious” in 2001, it’s doubtful anyone would have seen the surprise hit spawn five sequels with a seventh on the way (the mention of the seventh spoils no surprises and is already listed as in pre-production on imdb.com). But, alas, the series continues to thrill its demograph ics, that being 18- to 25-year-olds, anyone who watches NASCAR or pro wrestling; “men” for whom the annual swimsuit issue is the only Sports Illustrated they buy; the attention-deficit disordered who can only tolerate films that run at music video speed, and with proportionately the same depth; and/or any combination of the above. That said, the series has grossed more than a billion dol lars, proving these to be profitable demographics. The first film was directed by Rob Cohen, who seriously has to wondering how he didn’t ride this gravy train longer. Ditto for John Singleton, who helmed the second offering “2 Fast 2 Furious.” Justin Lin took over with “Tokyo Drift” and has yet to relinquish the reigns, possibly with the intent of riding this into the prodigious numbers of “007” territory. Lin has a nice handle on what fans want from these films, and has been able to raise the stakes with each subsequent offering. He has built off what started with four central characters and has morphed “the family” of street

racers into at least nine and count ing, a sort of gear-head version of “The Avengers.” “Fast and Furious” picks up from the short cliffhanger (another Lin touch) of “Fast Five.” CIA opera tive Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) has photographic proof that Letty (Mi chelle Rodriguez), presumed dead since the fourth film, is still alive and working with a hijacking team in Europe. Letty is, of course, the longtime love of Dominic Torreto (Vin Diesel). After the cool pay out, he and the team pulled from their last job, Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker) and Mia (Jordana Brewster) have retired to a tropical paradise with their newborn son; but one quick visit by Hobbs and Torreto is going to tempt Letty to get back in the game. This is accom plished with very little persuasion, and just about everyone else that has appeared in one of these films gets involved. They come from all over the world to descend upon London. In short, Hobb’s needs Dom’s crew to take down the European crew led by Owen Shaw (Luke Ev ans), an ex-Special Forces soldier intent on getting his hands on a chip that can create massive havoc on a country and its defenses, and selling it to the highest bidder. Being that the filmmakers re ally hadn’t bothered explaining much about any of this ridiculous scenario and why street racers are the only people who can save the free world, I’ll not bother try ing to either. The only reason for any of this doomsday junk is to set Torreto’s group at odds with the supposedly more dangerous European crew. Then and only then can we commence with the 90 or so minutes of the two groups racing each other, shooting at each other, and beating the pulp out of each other. Make no mistake, Lin is very good at choreographing all of the above, which is good because there isn’t very much else. Sure there some running jokes and banter when the actors take a minute to catch their breath, and there are also some romantic dashes mixed in (probably a cumulative three and half minutes worth). But let’s face it, if you’re going to see “Fast and Furious 6” you know exactly what you want, and so does Lin. Ditto can be said of the actors, many of whom we

don’t even see in films other than the “F&F” franchise. As always, the attempt is made — and in this case successfully — to be more outrageous, for better or for worse. “Fast and Furious 6” employs airplanes, tanks, Indy car/Hummer hybrids, and one of the longest airstrips man could conceive. Stylistically, the film dif fers ever so slightly in letting off slightly on race scenes in order to make room for gunfire and handto-hand combat. Either way, this is action galore. There really isn’t a need to clas sify the performances here, suffice to say they just are what they are this far along, although MMA standout Gina Carano deserves some high praise for her role. Granted, she isn’t ask to speak much and is mostly there just for fisticuffs, but heck of job. There is an odd attraction to “F&F” movies, the more over-thetop they get the more irresistible they become. When you buy the ticket you’re expecting nothing but an adrenaline rush and the films deliver time and time again. The films are akin to a roller coaster you love. You’ve ridden it many times before, you know where the twists and turns are, but the rush coupled with famil iarity keeps you riding every time at the amusement park. Some of these rides have been around for decades, and who knows how far the “Fast and Furious” can go.

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Broaden Your Horizons This week Labyrinth luncheon Labyrinths are the focus of a luncheon program on Tuesday, June 4, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Labyrinths are ancient walking meditation tools and have been part of the Christian tradition since the fourth century. Pasto ral Director Chris Hopkins will discuss the “healing grace of the labyrinth” and how it can provide healthy physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. Following the discussion, guests will be invited to walk the labyrinth. Until a permanent labyrinth is built at The Center, Hopkins’ 30 foot wide vinyl labyrinth is rolled out for labyrinth programs. The labyrinth will also be available for walking on June 1 and 2, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The June 4 luncheon begins at noon, cost $16 per person, and requires advance reservations. Call 361-3650.

Upcoming Retreat for women writers at The Port “The Writing Life: Nurturing Your Gift; Building Your Skills,” a retreat for women writers, is scheduled on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fee is $30. The program is offered by the Word Weavers Woman’s Writing

Group at the Portiuncula Center for Prayer, 9263 W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort. Presenter Vinita Hampton Wright brings to the event 22 years of experience as a book editor, author of both fiction and non-fiction books and a decade of directing retreats focusing on writing and creativity. Her book, “The Soul Tells a Story” — a re source for the creative life, pro vides groundwork for the day’s program along with a focus on developing the craft of writing. For more information and to register, call the Port at (815) 4643880, or online at portforprayer. org. The $30 cash fee is to be paid at the event. Light refreshments are included.

Island Rendezvous at Isle a la Cache The annual Island Rendezvous, now in its 30th year, will be Sat urday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., both days, at Isle a la Cache Museum, in Romeoville. This free, all-age family festival is devoted to the French fur-trad ing era, features re-enactors and entertainers portraying traders, explorers and Native Americans in the 18th century. Visitors can wander through a voyageur encampment and ob serve period crafts, watch dem onstrations of 18th-century skills and enjoy live period music. Other activities include story telling and children’s games and crafts. Demonstrations including mus ket shooting contests, tomahawk throws and Native American ag

ricultural practices will be pre sented both days. Isle a la Cache Museum, devoted to the 18th-century fur trade, will be open both days. Admission to the museum is free. Vendors will be on hand with clothing, jewelry, tools and other crafts from the period that can be purchased. Food will also be available for sale. Parking is free of charge. Most locations are accessible via paved or limestone paths, and some activities will take place on level surfaces across uneven terrain. Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road), ½-mile east of Route 53 in Ro meoville. For information, call Isle a la Cache Museum at (815) 886-1467 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org for a full schedule of both days’ activities.

Lapidary class The Center offers five week lapidary classes beginning Mon day, June 10, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Larry Rothenberg teaches students to use rock saws and water-cooled wheels for turning rough hunks of rock into polished gemstones. The Center’s lapidary program works in tandem with The Center’s silver jewelry classes, which enable students to set their stones into silver fittings. The 6-week class cost is $84 plus a $10 materials fee for new students. Students purchase rocks for future projects. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Weaving class A new weaving class begins at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 12, for six weeks, or on either June 12 or July 3 for three weeks. Weaver Nettie Botts of Palos Park teaches each new student to create a sampler on portable table looms during their first three weeks in her class. For those who continue, Botts then helps them to design a project of their own choosing. Experienced weavers de sign projects in the pattern weave of their choice, using either the table looms or the large floor looms. Weavers make projects such as scarves and table linens of their own color scheme and design. The cost of the weaving class is $84 for 6 weeks or $42 for 3 weeks, plus a $10 materials fee for new weavers’ samplers. Students will purchase their own threads and yarns for future projects. Registration is required. Call 361-3650. Submitted photo

Summer wellness breakfasts Healthy eating and fitness are featured at a Tuesday morning summer wellness breakfast series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. An orientation session and breakfast will be held June 11, at 7:30 a.m. Meeting the following 10 Tuesday mornings at 7:30 a.m., the program includes weekly discussions of simple, creative, practical approaches to healthy eating and fitness, based on ideas from Julia Cameron’s “The Writer’s Diet,” in which Cameron encourage folks to journal instead of overeating. The program is facilitated by Lois Lauer and Sharon Butler, MHS, CRADC. Butler is shown with Julia Cameron’s “The Writer’s Diet.” There is no cost for the introductory session on June 11, but a phone reservation is requested. Beginning June 18, the 10 week series costs $100, which includes a simple breakfast each week. Participants are asked to purchase their own copy of Julia Cameron’s book and begin the readings before the first class on June 18. To register, call 361-3650.

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Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine return as Spock and Capt. Kirk in J.J. Abrams’ second installment of “Star Trek.”

Second ‘Star Trek’ installment meekly goes where franchise has been before by Jase Howell “To boldly go where no man has gone before” may be the mantra of the starship Enterprise, however, it seems J.J. Abrams may have lost touch with that a bit given his underwhelming stab at the second installment of the vener able series. It’s one thing to supply a film so rife with history, some reference points and quirks, but retreading an earlier villain once played so excellently by Ricardo Montalbon is hardly the definition of imag ination. After all, the franchise is set in outer space, where the possibilities are endless — there are no virtually no restraints for Abrams and his team. They can create any kind of worlds with any kind of species. There may be no easier setting to work with in order to bring the truly fantastic to the big screen. So what does Abrams provide in “Star Trek Into Darkness”? Un fortunately, Khan and Klingons that seem to have gone through very few changes since being in troduced some 30-plus years ago. This will probably mean little to die-hard fans, and in fact may even comfort them some, but nonTrekkies may be expecting a bit more of an upgrade in 2013. After all, this is a film competing with some heavy hitters this summer season. This is not to say the film is completely lacking in visual style. In the opening scene we find Kirk (Chris Pine) and Bones (Karl Ur ban) racing through a jungle on

a remote planet in an attempt to save a primitive race from a volcanic eruption. The scene actu ally has a bit of a “Raiders of the Lost Ark” feel to it, and sets up some plot points in vivid fashion. Sadly, the film could have had more of this kind of juice. Anyway, because Kirk deviated from Star Fleet protocol, he is stripped of his captain’s duties and relegated to second in com mand behind Admiral Pike (Bruce Greenwood), the man who gave Kirk the Enterprise in the first place. After several attacks on Star Fleet, however, Pike is out of the picture (literally), and the man responsible is hiding in Klingon territory. Bent on revenge, Kirk strikes up a deal with Admiral Marcus (Peter Weller) in which Kirk and company are to nuke the perpetrator, without Star Fleet having any acknowledgement of the mission. And yes, that is “the” Peter Weller, Robocop himself, that Abrams managed to dig up from somewhere. Kirk and his crew find out on this mission people and their motives are not exactly what they seem. We also find Scotty (Simon Pegg) relieving himself of duty, and Uhura (Zoe Saldana) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) in a bizarre romantic tiff. I say bi zarre because any time “Spock” and “romantic” are used in the same sentence, bizarre must be added. Some of this works as it did in Abrams’ first “Star Trek” film, in which he used a sort

of prequel-type approach to the characters and breathed some fresh air into them. Unfortunate ly, he can’t rely on that crutch this time around, so... bring on the Klingons! There is enough momentum and zippy humorous lines to keep the film moving soundly enough, but the visuals and story seem to be just that — enough to keep it moving. This film is certainly not blow ing anyone away as you would expect a movie of this genre to at least attempt. By the time the climactic scenes arrive — and they are very impressive — they seem too late to make the kind of impressive mark Abrams made before. We wonder where was the urgency to provide some real intrigue for most of the film. “Star Trek Into Darkness” is still a more-than-viable entry into the legacy of the Enterprise films. Young actors such as Pine, Quinto, Saldana, Urban, John Cho and Anton Yelchin are picture-perfect portraying long cherished char acters, and that alone carries a great amount of weight. But it would have been nice to see screenwriters Robert Oro, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof inject some more impressive plot twists because clever zingers only go so far. As for Abrams, we know he is capable of much more creatively than he gives us here. After all, it’s outer space, where there are no barriers unless one creates them. Hopefully he’ll be a little more careful when setting up the blocks next time around.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GUIDANCE RESIDENTIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MOHAMMAD M. MOSA, LINDA MOSA, 20040000384, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 043183 8746 S. 81ST AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 18, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8746 S. 81ST AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-205-029. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to conď&#x192;&#x17E;rmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;cate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conď&#x192;&#x17E;rmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court ď&#x192;&#x17E;le to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court ď&#x192;&#x17E;le or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to ď&#x192;&#x17E;le number 14-10-34967. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 1410-34967 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 043183 TJSC#: 33-7212 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I535100

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOAN, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ AGNIESZKA ZAJDA; MARCIN PSZCZOLA; THE R I V I E R A ďż˝ IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; U N K N O W N ďż˝ OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 12 CH 5588 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 24, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-112-036-0000. Commonly known as 7 COUR MASSON, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1128909. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I532442

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ZUHAIR ABDELLATIF, NAZIK HALAH, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 038418 17124 KROPP COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 21, 2011, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17124 KROPP COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-401-008. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certiď&#x192;&#x17E;ed funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to conď&#x192;&#x17E;rmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certiď&#x192;&#x17E;cate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conď&#x192;&#x17E;rmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court ď&#x192;&#x17E;le to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court ď&#x192;&#x17E;le or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to ď&#x192;&#x17E;le number 14-10-30214. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-30214 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 038418 TJSC#: 33-12448 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I535528

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , ďż˝ P l a i n t i f f ďż˝ V . ďż˝ PATRICIA S. HENRICKSON; CONDOMINIUMS OF EDELWEISS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 11 CH 19739 Property Address: 11541 AUTOBAHN DRIVE E UNIT 202 PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-051808 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) ďż˝ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 28, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 1, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11541 Autobahn Drive E, Unit 202, Palos Park, IL 60464 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-416-027-1052 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $166,483.18. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . ďż˝ For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I525180

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORP. III; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ MICHAEL W. RISTIC AND JOSEPHINA RISTIC; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 12 CH 41067 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 14, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8942 Sandra Lane, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-03-408-023. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The judgment amount was $272,051.55. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 12-04105 I531318

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5, P l a i n t i f f ďż˝ V . ďż˝ KHALED JAMIL SHALTAF; AKRAM QANDEEL; NISREEN AD QANDEEL A/K/A NISREEN AD Q A N D E E K , ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 09 CH 3352 Property Address: 10112 South 81st Court Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-015653 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) ďż˝ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 14, 2011, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 24, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 10112 South 81st Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-11-405-040 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $714,784.50. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all i n f o r m a t i o n . ďż˝ For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I522612

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ALBANY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY NA; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ 11824 S.W. HIGHWAY (PALOS HEIGHTS) LLC; DAN DEVELOPMENT, LIMITED; UNKNOWN OWNERS A N D ďż˝ NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 29323 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 12, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 13, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-24-300-131-0000. Commonly known as 11824 Southwest Highway, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is a mulit-tenant medical office building. The property maybe made available for inspection by contacting Jeffrey W. Finke at (312) 606-3333. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. Jeffrey W. Finke at Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Finke, 55 West Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 606-3333. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I529917

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT W. WELLS JR A/K/A ROBERT W. WELLS, KIMBERLY A. WELLS A/K/A KIMBERLY ANN WELLS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendants 11 CH 037847 7648 W. 105TH STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2012, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7648 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-107035. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court le to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-11-35527. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-35527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037847 TJSC#: 33-11337 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I531594

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Plaintiff, -v.DONALD J. SMALL, MELISSA FOGARTY, VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM 1 ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 027919 9204 ERIN LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 10, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9204 ERIN LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-301-026-1042. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court le to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-21785. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-21785 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 027919 TJSC#: 33-11384 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I532276

For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � Jessica Wojtysiak; The Hills Homeowners Association; The Hills of Palos Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 34350 Sheriff's # 130371 F12080312 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 8, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 3 Cinnamon Creek Drive Unit 32S and G1-D-15 and P-1-9-15, Palos Hills, 60465 P.I.N: 23-10-200-015-1015; 23-10-200-015-1041 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium Unit with parking space. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s . � Premise will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of a condominium unit, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments as required by 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I529762

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2007-OPT5, A S S E T � BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-OPT5 P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF M A R G A R E T � DENNIGER, SUZANNE DENNIGER, THOMAS DENNIGER, CHRISTINE DENNIGER, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S . � D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 17082 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 11, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 14, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-11-204-007-0000. Commonly known as 9741 South 81st Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I529949

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE, FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST 2004-4 Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD JESSE, CAROL M. JESSE, FOUNDERS BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 31, 2005 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 6658, NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION Defendants 12 CH 34237 16431 SOUTH 89TH AVENUE Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 20, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16431 SOUTH 89TH AVENUE, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27224060060000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $216,396.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES, 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 239-3432. Please refer to file number 12IL00337-1. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. RANDALL S. MILLER & ASSOCIATES 120 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 239-3432 Attorney File No. 12IL00337-1 Attorney Code. 46689 Case Number: 12 CH 34237 TJSC#: 33-7305 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I533067

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ABDEL ABUISNEINEH, COLONADES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #1 Defendants 12 CH 012200 7305 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3B ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 11, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7305 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-409-018-1010. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-09354. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 1412-09354 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 012200 TJSC#: 33-6868 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I533831

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION UNITED CENTRAL BANK, A TEXAS BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JOY CHEMMACHEL, SHILA J. CHEMMACHEL, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 18855 8801 W. 87TH STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8801 W. 87TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-201-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a gasoline station. The judgment amount was $2,119,574.83. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: NADA DJORDJEVIC, BOODELL & DOMANSKIS, LLC, 353 North Clark Street, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 938-4070. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. BOODELL & DOMANSKIS, LLC 353 North Clark Street, Suite 1800 Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 938-4070 Attorney Code. 46656 Case Number: 11 CH 18855 TJSC#: 33-11810 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I533791

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773.767.2095 312.446.9035

Plumbing & Sewer

Power Rod Mainline & Sinks Tubs and Toilets Catch Basins Cleaned & Repaired Water Jetting Broken Pipes Detected with TV Camera

Most lines rodded-$49.95

Masonry

Paul Lally’s Masonry Inc. — Since 1988 —

TUCKPOINTING • BRICK WORK ALL CHIMNEY REPAIRS CONCRETE WORK Free Estimates • Fully Insured

10% Off Repairs 24 Hour Service • Free Estimates Licensed/Bonded/Insured

708.424.6350 708.229.0123

www.royalflushplumbingandsewer.com

Plumbing & Sewer

5% OFF before 6/15/13 with this ad

(708) 448-8866

GEORGE’S PLUMBING & SEWER

Flood Control Specialists All Types of Plumbing Repairs

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FREE Estimates (most cases) Quality Work - Reasonable Prices 40 years experience - Lic. #SL574

708.952.1833

Remodeling

From the Ground Up

Remodeling

Decks • Home Remodeling Custom Woodworking

Call Josh 708.639.8483

Publisher’s Notice

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are herby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 (800) 927-9275.

June 20–22

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Section 2

Thursday, May 30, 2013

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The Regional News - The Reporter

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We are conveniently located on the North West corner at the intersection of 131st St. & LaGrange Rd. in Palos Park with 21 stores offering various services and products, from everyday groceries and supplies to relaxation and fashion, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for at Mill Creek! Visit us today!

New PatieNt SPecial Basic cleaning, exam & X-Rays

only

We’ll provide you with that Winning Smile!

$99.95*

Are you our customer?

Joy’s Best Friends Best Bites is located at 13034 S. LaGrange Road. We carry a large selection of all natural pet food and treats that have no China ingredients. Our dog & cat foods include dry, raw and frozen. Some brands are: Acana, Annamaet, Born Free, Evanger’s, Fromm, Orijen, Northwest Naturals, Party Animal, Stella & Chewy’s, Weruva, Zignature & More!

expires 8/31/13 *Normally $290.

Does not include periodontal treatment. New patients only. Must present coupon. Shoppes at Mill Creek Location Only

See Store for more details.

$3 Off $20 purchase

Dr. Vincent Greci & Dr. Sheri Zentic-Greci

Excludes Acana and Orijen brands. Expires 6/30/13.

Hurry in to register your dog as a Dog Of The Month contestant. Have your relatives, friends and neighbors stop by and VOTE for your dog. Contest winner will win a $100 gift certificate. Voting begins on June 1, IN STORE ONLY. Get 1 vote for every item purchased thru June 25! The dog with the most votes wins.

708.361.9656

www.millcreeksmiles.com

FREE order of

Dog of the Week - Layla!

(708) 448-1515

Buy any loaf of Bread Get a loaf of White or Wheat for

standard checks with new checking accounts*

FREE!

www.standardbanks.com Member FDIC *Checks not available with the Second Chance Banking Account Shoppes at Mill Creek location only.

If so, your “Best Friend” can be featured as our “Dog of the Week” in the Regional Newspaper.

708-499-2062 | www.standardbanks.com

9646 W. 131st St. (Next to Jewel) 708-361-6016 www.handkneaded.com

Must present coupon. One free loaf per customer please. Shoppes at Mill Creek location only. Expires 6/30/13

In Today’s Real Estate Market, Are You Looking for True Professionals?

CALL RE/MAX “10”

708-923-0900 in The Park 708-857-1500 of Oak Lawn 773-735-6000 in Chicago

All Gold & Silver Jewelry

Not valid with monetary metal or specialty items. Scrap only. Not valid with any other offer.

Outstanding Agents - Outstanding Results

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$ 99 Haircut

13002 LaGrange Rd., Palos Park • 708-923-0772 Not valid with any other offer. No appointment necessary. Shoppes at Mill Creek Location Only Expires 7/15/13

Great Clips in Palos Park offers quick and efficient haircuts at a value of $13 for adults and $11 for kids and seniors. Our team of stylists will provide you with a top-notch haircut and a friendly customer service experience. For a limited offer, get a free haircut (the day of your haircut) when you purchase four $9.99 “Great Cards.” So hurry in and purchase your “Great Card.” This offer will expire June 30, 2013. You never need an appointment at Great Clips; just walk right in and get that “Great” haircut.

IT’S GONNA BE GREAT!!!!

STORE COUPON

Valid 5/23/13 - 6/30/13

SAVE 5 $

Valid only at Jewel-Osco, 9652 W. 131st St., Palos Park, IL (The Shoppes at Mill Creek) Valid 5/23/13 - 6/30/13