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Thursday, September 12, 2013
Sex slaves and heroin among Cook woes League of Voters hear county issues by Tim Hadac staff reporter A buffet table laden with a variety of offerings hinted at the wide assortment of issues discussed at last Saturday’s breakfast meeting of the League of Women Voters of Palos Orland, held at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Cook County Commissioners Joan Patricia Murphy and Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman gave their take on pension reform, drug abuse, forest preserves and more in an hour-long give and take with about two dozen local women and two men. “One issue you don’t hear a lot about is human trafficking,” Gorman told the gathering.
“Most people say ‘Jeez, that only happens in Third World countries.’ Not so. It’s a growing epidemic right here under our noses, especially in suburban areas.” As part of the fight against the crime, Gorman pointed to county legislation that would require people purchasing cell phones to show photo ID and have their personal information logged. “What they’re doing is, they’re taking these trap phones, they call them trap or burner phones, where you go into [a cell phone store] and — all of us have contracts on our cell phones, because we’re not criminals — the ones who actually seek these [prepaid, anonymous] phones are the ones who are taking our children,”
Gorman asserted. “What they do is buy a 90-minute phone. They’re not on contract, and that’s how they keep in touch with the kidnappers and their families, and it’s really an incredible epidemic out there.” “We’re trying to get the cell phone industry on board with this,” Gorman added. “When you go in to buy liquor, you get IDed. When you buy a cell phone [not on contract], you should have to present ID.” Gorman also raised a red flag on heroin use, saying the problem is “so prevalent” in the suburbs and referring to Interstate 55 as “the heroin highway.” “Our [suburban] kids are takPhoto by Tim Hadac ing trains and getting passes Cook County Commissioners Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman (left) and Joan Patricia Murphy (right) joined Barbara Pasquinelli, co-president of the League of Women Voters of Palos Orland, at a meeting (See League, Page 3) last Saturday at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.
Brighter bulbs will light traffic signals by Michael Gilbert Correspondent
“IDOT is scheduling this type of work throughout the region so they haven’t told us when they’ll Traffic signals at six inter- be working here,” he said. “We sections in Palos Park will be jumped on [approving the traffic enhanced with brighter, energy- signal upgrades] pretty quickly efficient LED light bulbs in the so hopefully it won’t be too long near future. of a wait.” Palos Park commissioners voted In addition to being brighter unanimously Monday to approve and using less energy, the new paying $1,090 to the Illinois De- lights will also have a battery partment of Transportation for backup enabling them to operate the traffic signal project at 123rd during short term power outages, Street and Will-Cook Road. Boehm said. Countdown signals As part of a cost-sharing agree- to alert pedestrians to the amount ment with IDOT, the village is of time until the light changes only responsible for 2.5 percent will also be installed at the six of the cost for the signal upgrade intersections. and 15 percent of the engineering “There is definitely a safety work. The remaining $37,050 will benefit to this project,” Boehm be covered by IDOT, Palos Park said. Village Manager Rick Boehm The intersections are expected said. to remain open to traffic even IDOT will also pay a total of while the improvements are tak$241,560 for the signal upgrades ing place, Boehm noted. at 123rd Street and La Grange “This is being treated as reguRoad, Southwest Highway and lar maintenance work,” he said. Cal Sag Road, 119th Street and “Drivers shouldn’t notice much Cal Sag Road, 123rd Street and of an inconvenience.” McCarthy Road and 123rd Street Money from Palos Park’s genand 80th Avenue, Boehm said. eral fund will pay for the project, IDOT has jurisdiction of those Boehm said. intersections, while 123rd Street and Will-Cook Road has been Autumn in the Park under Palos Park’s jurisdiction since the village incorporated In other news, Police Commisthe Holy Family Villa property, sioner Dan Polk reminded resiBoehm said. dents that due to the Autumn in IDOT has not given the village the Park Festival Parade, 123rd an exact date for when the traffic Street will be closed from 80th signal upgrade will take place, but Avenue to 96th Avenue from 9 Boehm said he expects it “will take place soon.” (See Palos Park, Page 3)
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Monarch Butterfly Festival at Lake Katherine this Sunday The annual Monarch Butterfly Festival will be held this Sunday, Sept. 15, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights. This popular event offers activities for all ages. Enjoy the butterfly tent, hayrides, children’s games, animal exhibits, rock climbing wall, arts and crafts fair, educational displays, live music stage, and food vendors. Canoe and kayak rentals will be available throughout the day, and attendees can build a scarecrow for a $10 donation. Admission is $5 per person. Children 3 and under are free. Visitors can park in the Palos Heights City Hall parking lot and take the free shuttle to Lake Katherine. For more information, call 361-1873, or visit lakekatherine.org. Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive.
Orland Pk. uploads new village website
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Much ado at Mill Creek Aiden Kaganovsky (from left), Sienna Killarney and Sean Scanlon pay a visit to Palos Park Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedic Kevyn Holdefer at last Saturday’s 25th anniversary celebration of The Shoppes at Mill Creek. Great Clips mascot Sudsy takes on Title Boxing (right). For more silver celebration scenes, see Page 11.
The village of Orland Park’s website has a new look and a new address. The village’s revamped site at www.orlandpark.org went public at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. The site can also continued to be accessed at www.orland-park.il.us. “The new site includes a number of improvements, including better search capabilities, a new alert for emergency or critical information notices and an improved calendar area that lists upcoming events,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. The navigation tools make it easier to find important information including direct access to recreational opportunities and special events, e-services for online services/bill pay, surveys, feedback and e-forms and photo galleries. “We wanted to make the village’s revamped site more user friendly,” said Trustee Jim Dodge, chairman of the village’s Technology, Communication and Community Engagement Committee. “More and more people are turning to their computers rather than picking up the phone to call so we want to be sure they had access to everything they need 24
hours a day, seven days a week.” Village staff will continue to add and organize material as the website is a fluid source of information for residents, visitors and businesses. “When the new site opens, the cursor’s movement brings down a large mega-menu filled with options, all categorized according to whatever someone is looking for,” Dodge said. “It’s easy to use and a great way to learn about all that the village offers,” he said. The drop down menu under the “How do I?” area of the opening page includes the “Notify Me” option where users can choose to be notified when new content is added to the site, including job openings, news releases, calendar items and other information. Subscribers to the village’s previous website need not sign up again as the subscriptions have been transferred to the new site. “The ‘Notify Me’ area lets people choose what information they want to receive,” McLaughlin said. “Subscribers can sign up to be notified via email when information is added so they know about all that’s happening in the Village of Orland Park.”
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To stop the madness, put a face to faith by Charles C. Haynes No quick fix — diplomatic or military — will dissolve the centuries of distrust and rivalry that fuel the sectarian conflict in Syria, where Alawites and Shiites are pitted against Sunnis with Christians caught in the crossfire. The same can be said of the many other religious and ethnic wars raging around the globe. In the past week alone, Buddhists burned Muslim shops and homes in Burma, a Muslim mob stormed a Coptic church in Egypt, and radical Sunni Muslims attacked minority Shiite Muslims in central Pakistan. Americans may be tempted to see religious violence as someone else’s problem, living as we do in country blessedly free of holy wars for much of our history (thanks, in large measure, to the religious liberty principles of the First Amendment). But our angry culture wars, while rarely violent, are warning signs that no society is immune from the pernicious effects of religious division and intolerance. Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, hate crimes motivated by religious bias are all found in the United States today. Humanity faces many daunting challenges in the 21st century. But none is greater — or more urgent — than the challenge of negotiating new ways to live with our religious and ethnic differences. That brings me to the good news this week. While the world debates how to respond to the latest atrocity in Syria, some 800 schools in 20 countries are taking the long view by preparing the next generation to do better. These schools, including 100 in the United States, are part of an initiative called “Face to Faith” that is offered free to schools by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation. (Disclosure: I serve as U.S. advisor to the program.) Face to Faith is a simple, but profound, approach to dispelling stereotypes and creating understanding across religious differences. Through videocon-
ferencing and secure online community, students engage one another directly in civil, but robust, dialogue about issues of faith and belief that matter to them. It works. Students in Indian schools, for example, are connecting to students in Pakistani schools — an extraordinary development in a region long plagued by inter-religious animosity and violence. Through direct engagement, students are able to put a human face on the “other” and build bridges of understanding across religious and cultural divides. As one high school student in Utah put it, “the opportunity to participate in this program has blown all the misconceptions that I had out of the water and caused me to try harder to understand people from all places and circumstances.” Although Face to Faith is in only 100 American schools thus far, plans are underway to expand that number to 1,000 public and private American schools over the next several years. In a world torn by sectarian violence and hate, the success of Face to Faith is a reminder that we can — and must — do much more to help young people experience our common humanity. “Even though religions don’t have the same laws, beliefs and concepts,” said a student from New York, “Face to Faith has taught me that people hundreds of miles away are going through the same experiences as me.” Reading and math are important. But even more important are the kinds of human beings that read the books and do the math. Learning to respect one another across our deepest differences is the real work of education. Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C., 20001. Web: religiousfreedomeducation.org Email: chaynes@newseum.org
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September is National Preparedness Month
Readers Write Kill more Syrians to save Syrians?? Dear Editor: President Obama has disgraced the Nobel Peace Prize in his quest to out-war George Bush by attacking another Mideast country. Syrians are killing Syrians. So, we need to kill more Syrians to make sure Syrians don’t kill Syrians? If you understand that, you belong under the same butterfly net as our war-mongering leaders. John McCain wants war because hearings provide him a chance to catch up on his iPod poker! In Syria, we have a bad guy and worse guys, so why get involved? We never became involved in Rwanda when 700,000 Hutus and Tutsis slaughtered one another, so why Syria? We refused to support our own American troops who cried for help in Benghazi, but we’ll fight Syrians? The entire world thinks we are crazy and the UN refuses to support this insanity. Turns out the senators who voted for war received 83 percent more contributions from defense contractors than those who voted against the war. John Kerry even suggested the emirs, princes and royal families of Saudi Arabia, et. al. were willing to help pay for us to fight their war against Syria. All we need to supply is the blood of our young men and women! Russia is warning us to keep hands off of their ally. China is sending ships to the area, and President Obama and Sen. McCain insist on helping the flesh-eating Syrian rebels. Bet they never showed you the
video of the rebel who tore out the heart and liver of a Syrian soldier for dinner. Good night! Forget the phony merits of this war, the American people know better. We need Democrats, Republicans, Libertarians, and Independents, to unite. We must challenge officials who sell their souls for dirty lucre, in exchange for the blood our families. Let’s insure those Republicans and Democrats, who vote for war, never return to office. It’s up to the American people to be the grownups. Our republic is in need of economic healing, not never-ending wars! Please put homemade signs in your homes and vehicles and call your leaders. Send Obama, Kerry and McCain to Syria! Get out and demonstrate. We must stop this insanity now. Dee Woods Worth
Not enough lifeguards available late in season Dear Editor: I don’t believe the Palos Heights “Pool member” who wrote the letter “Open Heights pool weekday late afternoons.” Our recreation director Mike Leonard told us that there are not enough lifeguards available, but the disgruntled “Pool member” thinks Mike is not to be believed. I believe Michael Leonard. “Pool member,” I don’t believe You. Arlene Busch Palos Heights
Bomb Syria? Dear Editor: In a shocking development, conservative Steve Huntley says (Chicago Sun-Times, column, 9/6/13), “We must back Obama on Syria” and “Our place in the world is at stake.” Sweetly, columnist Lynn Sweet puts the Syrian strike into her historical perspective, writing that “with his presidency at stake” (Chicago Sun-Times, 9/9/13) Barack Obama is intensely lobbying Congress. But democracy and international relations are better learned by polling customers at the local grocery in the sweets or vegetable aisles than from bureau chiefs and pundits. “Are you for bombing Syria?” I asked one customer after another at the Jewel a few days ago (I was completely out of Triscuits and English muffins). “No,” answered one complete stranger after another. “But they’re gasing kids,” I thought to myself, and “Gas is off limits and unfair even in war and love.” Worried that I might agree with Steve Huntley, something must be wrong with my thinking, I thought. I put the problem through my computer again. Obama is always right; Huntley always wrong. Yet, the citizens answer, “No, don’t bomb ’em.” Interestingly, deceptions of
mass destruction from the Bush Era coupled with war debt, deficits and tax cuts has turned America isolationist and Quaker-like. American saying, “I don’t provoke,” as an Earnest Hemingway character and actor Akim Tamiroff once said. Hmmm. Maybe Huntley is wrong again and me with him. How many victims of gas does it take before a civil war turns holocaust? And can a sectarian civil war ever be holocaustic? How important is democracy’s right to be wrong by majority vote compared to the necessity of responding with bomb force to the crossing of a red line? Stay tuned as America decides. James E. Gierach Palos Park
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Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney reminds everyone that September is National Preparedness Month, a good time for all resident to prepare and be prepared for the a disaster or emergency. The village of Palos Park urges residents to be prepared to be self-reliant during an emergency for three days without utilities and electricity, water service, fuel, access to a supermarket or local services, or maybe even without response from police, fire or rescue. Mayor Mahoney said preparing can start with four steps: 1. Be informed about emergencies that could happen in
your community, and identify sources of information in your community that will be helpful before, during and after an emergency. 2. Make a plan for what to do in an emergency. 3. Build an emergency supply kit. 4. Get involved. Preparedness is a shared responsibility; it takes a whole community. This year’s National Preparedness Month focuses on turning awareness into action by encouraging all individuals and all communities nationwide to make an emergency preparedness plan.
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‘Super Scofflaws’ fingered by Illinois Tollway The Gov is showing no love to a group of alleged outlaws known as the Super Scofflaws. Gov. Pat Quinn is kicking tailpipes and naming names when it comes those folks who owe $1,000 or more in unpaid tolls. Some companies from our area are listed in the first printed flogging, courtesy of the Illinois Tollway website, which was unveiled last week. Overall, Landa Transport Inc. of Frankfort is ranked No. 1 as the state claims it owes $214,859.10. According to a listing on the honorable truckdriving.com website and confirmed by another site, as of November, Landa had just two trucks and two drivers and, presumably, no IPass gizmos for the dashboard. There seem to be underdogs on every list and this one is no exception. Steve’s Underdog Trucking of Hinckley is second at $192,742.20. Another
Editor’s Notebook by Jeff Vorva group that made the top 10 is the Joker Limited Group of LaGrange, who is accused of $78,423.40 worth of tollway thievery. As an aside, I love how the whistleblowers add every penny onto these figures and don’t feel the need to round the figures off. Anyway, the Reporter and Regional News coverage area is not represented in the top 10 so we should all puff our chests out in pride. But — uh, oh, — checking in at No. 11 is the Excel Waterproofing of Chicago Ridge, a
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group that has been around in 1977, according to a profile on Manta.com. UShip.com says it has six trucks and seven drivers. They owe $77,287.15. It takes a little scrolling to get to the next area scofflaw. The wholesome-sounding Senior Health and Welfare Consultants of Palos Hills is into the state for $9,848.80 checks in at No. 76. AMS Building Alteration of Oak Lawn is at No. 85 with $8,211.65. Oak Lawn’s Pro Car Care is listed at 99th with $5,742.30. Coast To Coast Casino Promotions of Oak Lawn is at 121st with $3,681.90, followed closely behind at 122nd by All Points Home Health Care of Palos Hills. OK, Regional News readers, I haven’t forgotten you. Orland Park’s All Season Landscape LLC is listed at 132nd with $2,178.90. Then there is Jaz Trucking
of Hickory Hills at 144th with $1,715.00 and last on the area list is Orland Park’s United American Transport Inc. at 155th with $1,034.00. There probably are more important things for Quinn and Co. to spend their time on, but when you start adding up these missed tolls, we’re talking $3.7 million. And those of us who begrudgingly but honestly pay for our tolls should be a little ticked. “Tolls are a significant source of revenue for maintaining and improving our region’s transportation system, and our Board understands that every dollar counts,” said Tollway Board Chair Paula Wolff in a news release. “I want to thank members of the General Assembly and the Governor for their support of this initiative, which reinforces the Tollway’s zero-tolerance policy against toll scofflaws.”
Illinois Tollway officials say they have contacted each of these violators at least nine times and offered them multiple opportunities to enter into a settlement agreement, including the option to use a payment plan to settle their debts. “The tollway is committed to using every option available to us to try to collect millions of dollars in unpaid tolls and fines from delinquent drivers,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “Anything less would be unfair to the 98 percent of Tollway customers who pay their tolls on time.” “If seeing your company’s name on this list becomes an incentive for you to pick up the phone and call us to settle your debt, then we’ve achieved our goal.” The list will be updated quarterly and let’s see if we can get our area companies off of it come winter.
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After Disney, she leads Palos Area Chamber by Tim Hadac staff reporter
ciate’s degree from Moraine Valley Community College before going on to earn a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Illinois State University. She learned about the Palos Area Chamber’s search for a parttime executive director from her mother, who saw a notice about it in a newspaper. “My mother said ‘Why don’t you just give it a shot?’ So I did, and here I am.” In discussing her plans for the chamber, Kay focuses on what she does not plan to do, saying she has no designs on sweeping changes. “Change is never good for anybody. You need to have a consistency,” she said, saying she plans to focus on maintaining what is good about the chamber and building incrementally, in close consultation with chamber officers and members. “We’re going to keep things flowing the way they have,” she added. “If changes occur, it will be because the members want them to, and if they’re feasible—and that’s a key thing because people can ask you for the moon and you might be able to get it on Tuesday; but on Wednesday, the moon’s been rented.” She also emphasizes the role of teamwork among chamber members and the larger com-
munity. “I’m not an ad agency or a one-man team,” she added. “I learned at a very early age that if you think you can do everything yourself, you’re fooling yourself. Success is a team effort, a huge team effort.” In an increasingly impersonal, electronic age, Kay stresses a shoeleather approach for today’s business owners and says the best benefit of chamber membership is face to face networking. “Look, it’s great to be on LinkedIn, Facebook and so forth, but [face to face] communication is extremely important. If you want to know how a business works, there’s no substitute for meeting the owner. Having a conversation with someone leaves an indelible imprint.” Being new in her role, Kay says she is still making the rounds and getting to know chamber members. She encourages everyone to make good use of the chamber’s luncheons, which are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month. Full details may be obtained by visiting palosareachamber.org or calling Kay at 480-3025. “I want people to start talking to each other, rather than hitPhoto by Tim Hadac ting the buttons,” she concluded. “Come and meet me. Come and Mary Kay, new executive director of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, stands near her office in say hello.” Palos Heights City Hall.
with a wide range of health, law enforcement and other officials, a group examining ways to fight heroin abuse. She mentioned several strategies, including the use of naxolone by first responders to save the lives of people who have overdosed on heroin. She also praised the In the Blink of an Eye drug abuse education program developed by Orland Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Mike Schofield. One of just four Republicans on the 17-member Board of Commissioners, Gorman also mentioned the importance of bipartisanship and praised Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “Partisan politics should not drive politics [overall]. We’ve had quite an evolution [in county government], from John Stroger to Todd Stroger to Toni Preckwinkle. If you want anything done, give it to a busy woman,” she said, drawing smiles and laughter from the audience. Murphy later echoed the sen-
timent. “If the [U.S.] Congress was made up of the Cook County Board [members], we would not be in the trouble we’re in,” she said. “Except the [County Board members] who had to go to jail,” chapter co-president Barbara Pasquinelli quipped, milking a few chuckles from the members. Murphy praised the new County Care system to provide basic health care services for low-income adults under age 65. “This is a wonderful program. It will help people who could not be helped before — like, for example, kids who have graduated college but are only working part-time [and have no health insurance], or a single mother working at McDonald’s.” She encouraged everyone to call her office at 389-2125 or visit countycare.com for full details. Murphy also said that county commissioners are working on a pension reform plan that will be “better than what the state
or 131st streets or Route 83. The parade is slated to begin at 11 a.m., but participants will begin lining up as early as 9 a.m., he (Continued from page 1) said. a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. The parade is one of the high21. lights of the two-day festival, which Polk suggested drivers search- begins at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, ing for alternate routes use 119th with live music and food vendors
selling their specialties. Activities on Saturday include a chili cook-off, wine tasting, barbecue rib contest, Bingo games, a “sports cave” showing college football action, toucha-truck and games and inflatables for children, Polk said. “There’s something for everyone,” he said. “This started a
A woman who played a significant role in the success of Walt Disney Studios but gave up her full-time duties in Florida to “come home” to Palos Heights is now serving as executive director of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce. “I did a lot for them. I was involved in just about everything between 1989 and 2000,” recalled Mary Kay about her experience with what is widely acclaimed as one of the best-run corporations in the world and an incubator of excellence. “I did their Very Merry Christmas Parade, the opening of Disney-MGM Studios, and much more. I worked with the Mickey Mouse Club, I did shows on sound stages, I did press events.” But she traded in the Disney whirlwind in 2001 to move to Palos Heights to be a stay-at-home mom to her three children—currently 15, 13 and 11. “This is home. I came home,” she said, adding that she still works with Disney on a very limited basis with planning and staging events. Kay grew up in Oak Lawn, attending Oak Lawn Community High School and earning an asso-
League of Women Voters (Continued from page 1) into the rougher neighborhoods in the city. They’re letting these kids come in and buy this heroin. This heroin is cheaper than a pack of cigarettes, and when these guys come out to the suburbs, they’re giving our kids in these parks their first hit of heroin. When they take that first hit of heroin, they’re hooked. They don’t realize how strong it is. And with our soldiers in Afghanistan, it’s being brought back — not by our soldiers, but there’s definitely a pass through that’s getting here, and it’s so sad.” She said that “kids are ingesting [heroin] any way they can. They’re eating it, snorting it, shooting it up and smoking it.” Gorman noted that she serves on the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Advisory Committee
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offers.” She insisted that the recent downgrading of Cook County’s general obligation bond rating by Moody’s Investors Service was not the fault of county officials because they have not skipped pension payments. Both Murphy and Gorman talked about use of forest preserves and other nature centers open to the public, saying they encourage more public participation and stronger funding. Pasquinelli encouraged members to make plans to attend the League’s monthly meetings ahead, which will include discussions of public policy on a range of issues, including the state income tax, health care reform, fracking, genetically modified food and more. The group’s meetings are held at the Palos Heights Public Library on the second Saturday of each month, with the exception of December and May. All are welcome at League meetings, regardless of membership status.
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One of these weeks, I will fool you all. Last week wasn’t one of those weeks. I don’t know if the hint of sawdust helped or threw people off, but those in circus circles know that sawdust is used on the floor of a circus tent and last week’s photo was of straps and cables holding up the tent of the circus in Palos Hills in August. Those three-ring superstars who got it right were Palos Hills’ Bob Compton, Palos Park’s Alexandra Staron, Jim Cap from parts unknown, Palos Heights’ Crystine Busch and Worth’s Celeste Cameron. Guesses of a carnival ride and bungee cords were incorrect, while ago as the chili cook-off and although methinks the carnival ride guess was for the Aug. 29 morphed into this. If you haven’t photo. been out there in a few years come The clue for this week’s photo is: Like a traffic light, green lets on out. This is our opportunity to you know you can go. shine as Palos Park. This is our Send those guesses to thereporter @comcast.net by the end of little party for ourselves.” Monday with your name, town in the e-mail and Whatizit? on the For more information on the subject line. festival, visit autumninthepark Next week, Whatizit? will introduce its first guest entry from the festival.org. adoring public and it’s going to be a good one.
Walk for Life at St. Alexander ahead The Walk for Life to help save babies will be held Sunday, Sept. 29, at St. Alexander Parish, 126th Street and Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights. Participants who bring in $35 or more in pledges, $10 for students, will receive a commemorative T-shirt, pro-life balloons,
lunch, snacks, ice cream treats and more. The youth group raising the most money in pledges will win a pizza party. Registration opens at 8 a.m. with optional Mass at 9 a.m. and walk starts at 10:30 a.m. For information and to download a registration form, visit
womens-center.org, or call (773) 794-1313. If unable to participate but could like to donate visit womens-center.org/donate and type WALK in the “in Memory Of” space provided. Proceeds will help save babies from abortion and support women facing a crisis pregnancy.
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Blu Willie T and Da Mid-Nite Lovers Playing Chicago Rocking Blues
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Hitsville Revue Band & Show Highly energetic Motown Musical Celebration
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st Full Festival Lineup
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Road Show Road Show Skip Towne and the Greyhounds Classic Blues, Jazz, Swing, Ballads, and Rockin’ Blues
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Libido Funk Circus Highly energetic musical show Playing Motown to Modern Hits
FESTIVAL COMPETITIONS International Chili Society - Sanctioned Event Photo by Tim Hadac
Bundle Sunday at Incarnation Accepting donations of clothing and other items for people in need last weekend are Tony Travaglini (from left), Cliff and Bernie Kohler, and Carla Rodriguez at the annual Bundle Sunday event sponsored by the Incarnation Catholic Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Parishioners and others filled a trailer with items at the parish in Palos Heights. Those unable to participate but who want to donate are advised to call (312) 655-7183 or visit scdpchicago.org. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international non-profit organization dedicated to serving the poor and providing others with the opportunity to serve. The Chicago Diocesan Council has been assisting Cook County and Lake County families since 1857.
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50-50 – Stagg and Marist host milestone celebrations By Bob Rakow and Jeff Vorva Staff Reporters Two area high schools are celebrating their 50th anniversaries this school year and both kicked things off with early-year activities. On Friday, Stagg High School made the 50th anniversary a highlight of its Homecoming celebration and parade. On Monday, Marist hosted a Mass with special guest Francis Cardinal George presiding.
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Stagg sophomore Waleed Halim shows some school spirit moments before Friday’s homecoming parade steps off from the parking lot of Conrady Junior High School.
Students on the west side of the football stadium (above photo) had to contend with the sun in their eyes during the anniversary celebration while those on the east side (below) had the sun at their backs.
School spirit was at its optimum Friday afternoon at Stagg High School as students clad in blue and orange paraded along Roberts Road in celebration of homecoming and the school’s 50th anniversary. Students from more than 30 teams and organizations gathered in the parking lot of Conrady Junior High in Hickory Hills and decorated golf carts with posters and blue and orange streamers. Larger clubs and sports teams walked the parade route, which stepped off from Conrady and proceeded to Stagg football stadium. Descendants of Amos Alonzo Stagg served as grand marshals of the parade, which drew hundreds of spectators along the route twomile route. The school was named after the legendary University of Chicago football coach “in recognition of his century of devotion to young men to help them understand the powers they possess.”
Marist On Sept. 9, 1963, Marist opened its doors to students for the first time. Fifty years later, the school held
a Mass on its football field with Francis Cardinal George presiding to honor the half century of service. Br. Gerard Brereton, the first hired faculty member in the school’s history, came in from New York to take part in the celebration. “When it opened, we didn’t know what was going to happen — we had no idea,” he said during a party after the ceremony. “The school wasn’t even finished being built. We had to use temporary rooms until Christmas, when they finished it.’’ The former Spanish teacher is amazed how much the school has grown over the years. “I could never imagine that the school would look like this,” he said. “We came from 203rd and Pulaski in a station wagon with nine brothers, teach at the school and go home every night. You would never believe the school turned to what it turned into. It’s more than doubled the land. It’s almost like a college campus.’’ Principal Larry Tucker Francis Cardinal George admires a Marist sweatshirt presented brought back some nostalgia to him as a gift for conducting Mass at the school on Monday. when he told the estimated crowd of 2,500 people about what life was like back in that era. “The beehive hairdo was popular and the Beatles were heard frequently on the radio,” Tucker said. “Lava lamps were all the rage. Were there lava lamps in the monastery? No. The monastery didn’t exist at that time. Marist High School officially opened by the ringing of a hand bell at 9 a.m. For 50 years and over 18,000 graduates, Marist High School and the Marist brothers teamed with lay educators to form the Marist family making Jesus known and loved.’’ The school’s president, Br. Pat McNamara, had some of the members of the first graduating classes stand up and he remarked to the current students, “Take a good look — that’s what you will look like in 50 years.”
Marist photos by Jeff Vorva & Stagg photos by Bob Rakow
Adventure Club sponsor and physical education teacher Kelly Peterson “canoes” her way through the parade that ended at the school’s football stadium.
Br. Brice Byczynski, who attended Marist on the first day of school Sept. 9, 1963, rings the ball on Monday during the school’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Francis Cardinal George said Mass on the Marist football field during the school’s 50th anniversary celebration Monday.
Stagg band members (from left) junior John Schmidt, senior Katie Johnson and junior Rich Gonzini step onto Roberts Road at start of Friday’s parade. The Marist choir sings during the 50th anniversary celebration on Monday.
Members of the drama club, one of the largest student organizations, march alongside the club’s Some of the people who were there when Marist opened its doors in 1963 were recognized Monday during the 50th anniversary. float.
The Regional News Thursday, September 12, 2013
Orland officer named top cop of Sandwich gets due honors     An Orland Park police lieutenant is leaving the Police Department to become the police chief of Sandwich, but not before he is honored today with his “Last Ride In.�     Lt. James Bianchi was hired Monday night by the Sandwich City Council, according to the Record Newspapers based in Yorkville.     Bianchi, a 28-year veteran of the Orland Park Police Department, was appointed by Mayor Rick Olson and approved by the council, The Record reported.
    The Sandwich mayor said Bianchi will officially be sworn in Tuesday, Sept. 17.     Sandwich is a small city of about 7,400 people in DeKalb, Kendall and LaSalle counties.     Orland Park village officials have organized Lt. Bianchi’s “Last Ride In,� a ceremonial escort of a departing or retiring police officer that is a tradition in the village, to be held this afternoon. A reception with coffee and cake in the police headquarters is to follow, according to a media alert sent Lt. James Bianchi, named police by the village Tuesday. chief of Sandwich, Ill.
Driver charged with DUI     Palos Heights police arrested Justin M. Gilley, 23, of Berwyn, and charged him with DUI, unlawful use of a weapon, speeding, improper lane use, and no proof of insurance. He was pulled over by police at 2:46 a.m. last Friday in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said they found two sets of brass knuckles in Gilley’s vehicle. Bond was set at $3,000, and his court date is Sept. 27.     In other Palos Heights police news, Kiana M. Givens, 27, of Chicago, was charged with deceptive practices. She allegedly cashed a fraudulent check at a bank in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue and was arrested at 12:48 a.m. last Thursday, according to the police report. Bond was set at $5,000, and Givens is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 22.     Mladen Zugaj, 39, of Tinley Park, was charged with DUI, no rear registration plate light,
PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE improper lane use, and following too closely. He was pulled over by police in the 13500 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:10 p.m. last Thursday and taken into custody. Bond was set at $3,000, and his court date is Oct. 22.     Police charged Janine M. Lewis, 33, of Burbank, with DUI, improper lane use, and no proof of insurance. Her vehicle was pulled over in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:12 a.m. Saturday. Bond was set at $3,000, and her court date is Oct. 11.     Samuel Flannigan, 26, of Palos Heights, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding. He was stopped by police in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11 a.m. Sunday. Police said they smelled cannabis, which led to a search of the vehicle that
reportedly yielded a plastic sandwich bag containing cannabis, as well as a hitter box. Bond was set at $1,500, and Flannigan is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 27.     Police charged Diane Barr, 65, of Sauk Village, with DUI and making an illegal u-turn. Police pulled her over on the 12400 block of South Ridgeland at 9:37 p.m. Sunday and took her into custody. Bond was set at $3,000, and her court date is Oct. 22.     George A. Blackman, 32, of Posen, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt, illegal use of a telecommunications device. His car was pulled over by police after they reportedly observed him texting while driving in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, police said. Blackman is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 22.
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Man charged with felony theft Dianne Masters Cup benefits Crisis Center     Orland Park police arrested Jameel A. Al Jazara, 20, of Oak Lawn, on Aug. 12 and charged him with felony theft, police said. Al Jazara allegedly made several fake return transactions and defrauded the store he worked at in the 7300 block of 159th Street out of $3794.28, according to the police report. Six phony transactions were conducted between July 30 and Aug. 12 and were captured on in-store video, police said. No customers were even present at the cash register for most of the fake returns, police said. Police reportedly found several store receipts and two store credit/gift cards that totaled $760.44 in Al Jazara’s wallet at the time of his arrest, according to the police report. He was held overnight for a bond hearing on Aug. 13 at the George N. Leighton Criminal Court Building in Chicago. No other court information was provided in the arrest report.     In other Orland Park police news, Erica F. Waddick, 34, of Orland Park, was arrested at 4:03 a.m. Aug. 23 and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, speeding and resisting arrest, police said. Waddick allegedly drove 53 mph in a 40 mph zone and followed another
ORLAND PARK POLICE vehicle too closely. Waddick failed field sobriety tests and refused a breathalyzer test, according to the police report. She pulled away from officers as they tried to handcuff her and she later twice slipped her hands out of the cuffs while restrained to a holding bench, police said. Waddick was also charged with following too closely and improper lane usage, police said. She has a court date of Sept. 18 at the 5th Municipal District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview.     Elvis Lopez, 33, of Orland Park, was arrested at 8:10 a.m. Aug. 19 and charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic sign, police said. Officers impounded, and had towed, the 2001 Lincoln Navigator Lopez drove following a crash near 142nd Street and Union Avenue, police said. He has a court date of Sept. 18 in Bridgeview.     Tracy R. Glenn, 39, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. Aug. 18 and charged with retail theft and criminal trespass after she took merchandise with a total retail value of $6.72 from a store in the
9300 block of 159th Street, police said. Glenn allegedly took a can of soup and chicken wings. She was held overnight for a bond hearing in Bridgeview on Aug. 19.     Two Orland Park businesses were cited with failure to report purchases of jewelry, precious metals or stones and electronics, police said. Businesses are required by law to report such purchases weekly, according to the police report. If no purchases are made, businesses are required to report that as well, police said. James & Sons, Ltd., 15234 S. La Grange Road, missed the weekly reporting deadline on July 30, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12, police said. Syman Jewelers, 9428 W. 143rd St., missed the deadline on Aug. 5 and 12, according to police. Both businesses had a hearing date of Sept. 10 at the Civic Center in Orland Park.     Jose A. Aldana-Aguirre, 27, of Tinley Park, was arrested at 11 p.m., and Jose Cuamani-Acuahuitl, 23, of Orland Park, was arrested at 11:15 p.m., police said. Each was charged with driving without a valid driver’s license during separate roadside safety checks held Aug. 23, police said. Both men had a court date of Sept. 11 in Bridgeview.
    The Crisis Center for South Suburbia has deemed its Dianne Masters Cup golf outing a success, raising more than $34,000 to benefit the Crisis Center.     A sold-out crowd of 156 golfers attended the event in support of victims of domestic violence. The guests enjoyed challenging contest holes, prizes and dinner served in Silver Lake Country Club’s clubhouse.     Committee members pictured with the Dianne Masters Cup are Beth Mahar, chairwoman, and Andy Leoni (left).     The Dianne Masters Cup is named in honor and memory of the late Dianne Masters, who founded the organization in 1979. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.     Visit crisisctr.org for more information on the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.
Orland Township Illumin8K race will support local suicide prevention programs     To raise awareness of suicide while supporting suicide prevention and counseling for surviving family members of suicide victims, Orland Township will host its first annual Illumin8K race/walk this Saturday, Sept. 14.     The event will coincide with National Suicide Prevention Week, which runs from Sunday, Sept. 8 to Saturday, Sept. 14. The Illumin8K also will raise funds for scholarships for exemplary local youth headed to college.     “Suicide is a public health issue that takes an enormous toll on family, friends, co-workers and the entire community,� said Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “At Orland Township, it’s our privilege to host this event to support organizations committed to saving lives and helping survivors of suicide deal with their immeasurable pain.�     The suicide rate in Illinois among those ages 35 to 64 climbed nearly 19 percent between 1999 and 2010, according to the Associated Press, citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The national suicide rate for the same age group rose by 28 percent. Each year, more than 36,000 suicides occur in the United States.     Orland Township’s Illumin8K will raise funds for the Jason Foundation, which works to prevent youth suicide through educational and awareness programs; Catholic Charities’ Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program, which provides counseling and support groups; and the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation.     The Illumin8K will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, from the grounds of Orland Township at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. The twilight race will wind
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Call for vendors
Trinity Christian College plans first Troll Market
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McCord honors art instructors McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is celebrating the creativity of their outstanding staff of art instructors with a Faculty Exhibit now through Friday, Oct. 11. Showcased will be the oils of Beth Leahy, the pastels of Liz Wall and Gary Wick, the watercolors of John Howard, Carmello Schifano, and Maria DeCaprio-Sunta, the icons of Arlene Tilghman, and the silk paintings of Karen Snow. The public is invited to meet these talented artists at a reception this Friday, Sept. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. A wide variety of art classes will be offered at McCord beginning the week of Sept. 16. For a complete listing, call 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park.
If you are an arts and crafts, merchandise, or service vendor, Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights invites you to register for the first-ever Trinity Troll Market, Saturday, Oct. 5, from noon to 4 p.m., as part of the college’s Homecoming 2013 weekend. The Troll Market will be held in the DeVos Gymnasium of the new DeVos Athletics and Recreation Center. Space is limited, and applications are first come, first serve. Note that one demonstrator from each company or brand will be accepted. Vendors should register by Sept. 27 at https://trinitymarket.eventbrite.com/. Community members are welcome as both vendors and shoppers at The Market. A $1 donation for shoppers age 18 and older is requested for entry. All proceeds from this event benefit Trinity’s Alumni Scholarship Fund. The event will be marketed to over 5,000 area Trinity alumni as well as throughout the Southwest Suburbs. A Family Fun Fair with inflatables, bags, a photo booth, concessions, and other entertainment will be provided for children and adults adjacent to The Market. For more information, contact Travis Bandstra at 239-4854 or travis.bandstra@trnty.edu.
Vendor details • Payment will be submitted via check after you register online and are confirmed. • Note that registering here indicates your interest in participating, however, you are not confirmed until you receive a second manual confirmation email noting total fee due within 2 business days after your application is reviewed by the committee. • $25/fee per vendor ($20 if vendor is a Trinity Alum). • One 8 foot banquet table included per vendor, $15 additional fee for 2nd table (optional). • Electricity available for $5 per vendor (optional). • We ask that you provide us with the donation of an item that represents your merchandise for a door prize. These items will be given away during The Market hours. • Option to bring own table(s) (no discount applies). • Two tables max per vendor. • Chairs provided. • 10 by 5 foot space (per table rented). • Vendors selling merchandise or subscriptions are required to bring actual merchandise for sale. • Register by Sept. 27 at https:// trinitymarket.eventbrite.com/.
School Notes Noncredit culinary classes at Moraine
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Gym class at Stagg looks like health club While Stagg High School students ride a treadmill in physical education class, they can also learn vocabulary from other curricular areas thanks to words and definitions printed on gym shirts. The Stagg High School Physical Education Department has launched an exciting project that is directly connected to the school’s literacy project. The Physical Education Department collaborated with other departments and screen printed freshman P.E. shirts with vocabulary that is embedded throughout the freshman curriculum. Research shows providing repeated encounters with words will lead to increased acquisition and mastery of terms. This project allows for an increase in access to rich vocabulary by providing an opportunity for vocabulary words to be modeled on their peers. Vocabulary mastery is directly related to the Successful Schools Successful Students touchstone in preparing students to effectively communicate in ‘real world’ situations and prepare students for post-secondary success.
College students at risk for identity theft College students need to carefully protect their personal information states the Better Business Bureau (BBB), because they are the most at-risk group for identity theft according to recent surveys and information from the Federal Trade Commission. People at the highest risk were those who have public social media profiles and smartphone users who don’t have a password on their phones. College students fit that demographic perfectly because they fall in an age range which uses both social media and smartphones heavily. In 2011, 11.6 million adults became victims of identity theft, a 13 percent increase from 2010, according to the 2012 Identity Fraud Survey conducted by Javelin Strategy & Research.
“On college campuses, ‘friendly fraud’ accounts for more than 20 percent of all identity theft crimes,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “Friends, roommates and classmates are all potential scammers. Bernas explained that too often people think of scammers only as foreign-based scam artists phishing on the Internet, but this isn’t always the case. Since college acquaintances are often trusted by most college students, it can make it easier for these people to steal important information through paperwork or social networking websites. “Most college students are so busy that when they realize they have been a victim of a scam, it is
too late to do anything,” said Bernas. “College students need to take action early to avoid scams by being careful where they store personal documents and by being cautious about their Internet use.” The BBB recommends that college students take the following five steps to fight identity theft on campus: • Send sensitive mail to your parents’ home or a post office box. School mailboxes are not always secure and can often be accessed easily in a dorm or apartment. • Important documents should be stored under lock and key. This includes your Social Security card, passport, bank and credit card statements. Shred credit card offers and any paper documents that have sensitive financial information rather than just tossing
them out. • Never lend your credit or debit card to anyone. It is important to always keep your debit and credit cards in your possession. • Make sure your computer has up-to-date antivirus and spyware software. Always install any updates and patches to your computer’s operating system or browser software, which help keep your computer safe from any new advances by identity thieves online. • Always check your credit or debit card statements closely for any suspicious activity. The sooner you identify any potential fraud, the less you’ll suffer in the long run. For more tips and information about scams, visit bbb.org. — The Better Business Bureau
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Orland Junior High creates memorial butterfly garden With the start of classes this year, Orland Junior High students and visitors will be greeted with a newly planted butterfly garden at the school’s front entrance in remembrance of former OJH student Julie Doody. Students, staff and community members helped raise funds and create the planters to honor Julie and create a native Illinois plant garden. Julie was a student and athlete at Orland Junior High who suddenly died in July, 2002, just after her 8th-grade year. Shown working on Julie’s butterfly garden are Fred Pawlak (community volunteer) from left, Michael Nevills (7th grade OJH), Mrs. Cheryl Knight (OJH Science teacher), Claire Paulson (4th grade student High Point), Mrs. Paulson (parent), Drew Paulson (6th grade student OJH) and Katie Kirk (7th grade student OJH). The planter project was initially created by the staff of Orland Junior High as a memory to Julie, but became a “teachable moment” as teachers used it for lessons about budgets, native plants and scale models. Students and staff sponsored many fundraisers to raise money to pay for the planters. The project was also supported by donations from community members for student raffles and a grant awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The plants chosen are all native to Illinois and will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to enhance the beauty of the school. The planters are not only a small representation of a natural Illinois habitat, but serve as a reminder that life is short and you need to live each day to its fullest.
Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Anyone looking to develop their Classes” under Academic Focus kitchen skills or learn to make and then “Search, register and soups or apple pie can improve pay for noncredit classes.” their culinary skills in three new noncredit classes offered at MoShepard Class of ’83 raine Valley Community College 30-year reunion this fall. These one-day classes will be Alan B. Shepard Class of 1983 held on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 30 year reunion will be held Sat9:30 p.m., in the college’s new urday, Oct. 5, from 7 p.m. to midstate-of-the-art cooking lab in the night, at Georgio’s Banquets, 8800 Moraine Business and Conference W. 159th St. in Orland Park. Center, Building M, on campus, Cost is $50 per person. Pay9000 W. College Parkway, Palos ment is due now. Send payment to Hills. Supplies are included in the Molly Wolfe, 1319 Linden Avenue, cost of the class. Deerfield, IL 60015. Learn how to make basic stocks More details available on the for hot and cold soups in Soups, A 30th ABS Reunion Facebook Winter Must, offered on Tuesday, Page. Includes heavy appetizers, Oct. 15. The fee is $74. dessert, soda, juice, cash bar and Learn how to make an apple music. pie from scratch just in time for You may reserve a room at Thanksgiving. The class, How to the Comfort Inn Hotel by calling Bake an Apple Pie, will be on Tues- 403-1100 and state Shepard High day, Nov. 19. The fee is $74. School 30th Reunion to receive Register in person at the Regis- the discounted rate of $104.99 per tration Office, in S125 on campus, night plus tax. All reservations or by calling 974-2110 (TTY for will only be available on a space the hearing impaired 974-9556). available basis.
Student News Purdue University students earned semester honors for the spring 2013 semester. To earn semester honors, students must be attending at least half-time, have at least a 3.5 semester grade point average and at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA at Purdue, in West Lafayette, Ind. Local students earning semester honors are: Michael Alagna, Margaret Donahue and Jarrod Wagner, all of Palos Heights. Kyle Graben and Joanna Wachowski, both of Palos Park. Deanna Crnich, Michael Hansen, Pamela Joy Prosapio, Joseph Ulber, Melissa Lipscomb, Dovydas Kackys, Lucas Krull and Mark Oscai, all of Orland Park. Katherine Brett, of Palos Heights. Julie Shewchuk and Natalie Butler, both of Palos Park. Michelle Kurinec, Marc LaCien, Jane Sloan, Bridget Crehan and Matthew Christel, all of Orland Park.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., awarded about 7,100 degrees to students following the spring semester. Those earning degrees are: Amber Belcik, of Palos Heights, Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health & Human Science. Katherine Brett, of Palos Heights, Bachelor of Science In Nursing degree from the College of Health & Human Science. Kevin Buczek, of Orland Park, Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Technology. Caitlin Carroll, of Orland Park, Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health & Human Science. Sara Cook, of Orland Park, Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Health & Human Science. Deanna Crnich, of Orland Park, Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Nursing. Erin Czuprynski, of Orland Park, Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of Liberal Arts. Joseph Koch, of Orland Park, *** Bachelor of Science degree from University of Evansville stu- the College of Technology. dent Justin Slattery, of Orland Marc LaCien, of Orland Park, Park, will spend the fall semester Bachelor of Arts degree from the studying abroad at Harlaxton Col- College of Education. lege, UE’s British campus near Lauren Oliver, of Orland Park, Grantham, England. Bachelor of Science degree from Slattery, who is majoring in the College of Health and Human literature, is among 156 stu- Science. dents who began classes Sept. 2 Matthew Vales, of Orland at Harlaxton, housed in a 120- Park, Bachelor of Science degree room Victorian manor in the East from the College of Health & HuMidlands countryside. man Science. *** *** Two local students are attend- Brittany Arrigoni, of Orland ing Creighton University in Oma- Park, graduated from Lakeview ha, Neb. along with more than College of Nursing during the 960 other freshmen this fall. College’s spring commencement They are Clare Kennedy, of ceremony held in Danville. ArriPalos Heights, a Mother McAuley goni earned a bachelor of science High School graduate entering the in nursing degree through the School of Nursing, and Meghan College’s Charleston campus. Connery, of Palos Heights, a St. She is the daughter of Michael Ignatius College Prep graduate and Sharon Arrigoni, of Orland entering the School of Nursing. Park. Brittany is a 2007 graduate *** of Sandburg High School.
The Regional News Thursday, September 12, 2013
Community Notes
Benefits & Fundraisers
Republican picnic on Village Green
Wounded Warrior PAWS benefit
The Palos, Worth, Orland and other township Republican organizations will hold their second annual Southwest Suburban Republican Picnic this Saturday, Sept. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at the Village Green behind Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Free admission (donations gladly accepted). Preregistration is encouraged. To register for tickets, go to the website Palosgop. eventbrite.com. Republican candidates for several offices in the 2014 election are expected to attend.
Crafts and Bazaars Christ Lutheran Church will hold a rummage and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be clothing, jewelry, appliances, toys, tools, household items, books and more. The church is at 14700 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park. (349-0431)
Recreation Roundup Youth chess classes at Palos Park Rec. Palos Park offers a Youth Chess class designed for players ages 6-12 of all skill levels at the Recreation Department, 8901 W. 123rd St. Classes are taught by Polina Korenman, a certified instructor by the US Chess Federation. Classes begin Wednesdays, Sept. 25 through Oct. 30, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Fee is $75 for residents, $90 for unincorporated residents, $95 for others. For registration information, call 671-3760.
teens fighting cancer by sponsoring a Hawaiian luau benefit on Saturday, Sept. 21. Free food, Mai Tai drink specials and a variety of split-thepot and other raffles highlight the popular event which will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. at 12119 Crawford Ave. in Alsip. All proceeds will benefit the Orland Park-based Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, which provides comfort and distraction from painful procedures to children and teens diagnosed with cancer by providing a toy, gift or gift card in 45 hospitals nationwide. For more information, call the Dakota Inn at 388-6622.
PAWS Assisting Wounded Warriors will hold a benefit to help with the cost of Harold Koal’s elbow surgery. Harold is PAWS ambassador and poster dog for their nonprofit organization. A black Lab, Harold needed elbow surgery in April and the cost was $4,400. Harold has been in training to help veterans since he was 9 weeks old. The benefit party will be held Friday, Sept. 20, starting at 6 p.m., at Joe Daniels, 12218 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. It will include pizza, raffles, split the pot, cash and jewelry for sale by Rita. Golf outing Call Pam at 369-1981 for for Chicago Soldiers more info, or visit pawsassisting woundedwarriors.org. A golf outing to benefit Chicago soldiers will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 a.m., at Meadows The Center Country Club, 2801 123rd St. recovery program in Blue Island. Cost is $100 per golf outing golfer, scramble format. The Center in Palos Park will Contact Dan Drew at dan@ hold a benefit golf outing this jamesindustriesinc.com for inSaturday, Sept. 14, beginning at formation. 3 p.m., at Palos Country Club, Proceeds will go to this 13100 Southwest Highway, fol- year’s Chicago Soldier: USMC lowed by a dinner and silent auc- Machine-Gunner Adam Devine, tion at The Center’s main lodge, critically wounded in Afghani12700 Southwest Highway. stan. Golf, dinner and auction will benefit The Center’s Pathway Fire and police to Sobriety program, which procharity hockey game vides a recovery after-care experience for men from rehabilita- A charity hockey game betion programs for alcohol and tween the Oak Lawn Fire and substance addictions. Proceeds Police Departments vs. the Orwill be used for scholarships to land Park police and Orland Fire attend the program. Protection District will be held Advance tickets for the benefit Sunday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m., at are required and are available the Oak Lawn Park District Ice at The Center. A golf and din- Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. ner package costs $75. Dinner All proceeds from this event alone costs $20. will benefit the Oak Lawn Rota For more information, call ry’s 9-11 Memorial and Special The Center at 361-3650 or visit Olympics. thecenterpalos.org. Tickets will only be sold at the door: adults $5, students $2. There will be a split the pot Hawaiian luau raffle. for Treasure Chest For more information about The Dakota Inn Bar and Grill the game, contact Andy Boblak in Alsip will give to children and at 308-0427.
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Great Lakes Health and Wellness Chiropractic at Heights Market Ill. Senior Farmers Market checks accepted a Zeldenrust Farm tent Come meet Chiropractor Dr. Mary Peterson of Great Lakes Health and Wellness of Palos Heights at the Sept. 18 Palos Heights Farmers Market. Free consultations and free stress buster massages will be offered at the Market on Sept. 18. She and her staff will be available to discuss everything the practice has to offer. Visit palosheightschiropractic.com or call 371-6114 for more information. Illinois Seniors Farmers Market Checks, issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, are accepted at the Zeldenrust Farm stand. Good for all fruits and vegetables, the checks work like cash. Please stop by the Zeldenrust Farm tent to utilize yours. Congratulations to Marta Samczynski, of Oak Lawn, winner of the Sept. 4 Palos Heights Recreation Department Fitness Punch Card Raffle! Many thanks to the Recreation Department for offering the Pool Pass and Fitness Punch Card Raffles for this season. Fall fruits and vegetables are in the market. The variety of apples increases every week, and the fall squashes are in. In addition, melons, corn, peaches and nectarines, blueberries and raspberries, beans, beets, onions, peppers of every color, tomatoes, summer squashes; you name it, it is here. Additional food products include eggs, cheeses, butter, bakery and breads, pizza and pesto, tamales and salsas, beef and pork, and olive oils and vinegars. In addition, stop by the Shaklee tent for the latest offers, have your knives sharpened, or see the latest offerings at Pampered Chef. Mums are in also. Pick up a beautiful mum, or a fall perennial now. Applications are being taken for the 2014 CSA offered by Richert-Phillips Farms. A discounted price will be offered to those participants who sign up in 2013. CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a way to “buy into” the farm. A guaranteed box of diverse, in-season, fresh produce is ready for pick up every week starting in June through October. It is also the perfect way to support your local farmers. Stop by the tent for more information, or call (574) 274-6019. Stop by the City Tent and pick up this week’s recipe from Dr. Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. Previous weeks’ recipes will also be available. Ball canning supplies, recipe booklets and coupons are also available while supplies last. In addition, make sure to have your Frequent Shopper Card endorsed, and pick up a beautiful photo notecard. Proceeds of the notecard sales benefits the market. The Palos Heights Farmers Market is held at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. every Wednesday through Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information can be found at palosheights.org, join us on Facebook, or call 361-1800.
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at 7 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 111th in The Center, 12700 Southwest Oak Lawn. Highway, Palos Park, invites new Speaker Art Santoyo will dismembers to join its choir, which cuss safety and first aid in the rehearses this fall on Mondays woodshop. Guests are welcome from 7 to 8 p.m., beginning Sept. to attend. 9. The Center Singers perform Daughters of the once a month on Sunday afterAmerican Revolution noons at Wayside Chapel Vespers services and at special seasonal The Swallow Cliff Chapter of events, such as The Center’s the Daughters of the American Christmas cantata. The choir is Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. this led by Director Penny Wills and Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Palos accompanied by rehearsal pianist Heights Public Library, 12501 S. Shirley Swanson. 71st Ave. For more information, call 361- Prospective members and 3650, or visit thecenterpalos.org. guests are welcome to attend. (815-464-0509)
Library Notes meet this Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 W. 70th Ave. in Tinley Park. Join the fun for a short, monthly meeting, entertainment and refreshments. All denominations welcome.
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Palos Heights library card including ebooks, free music and magazine downloads, and our huge suite of Career Transitions, an online databases on Wednesday, Sept. 18, career guidance center, helps us- at 2 p.m. ers explore new career possibili- • Paul Sikes, Financial Advisor ties, assess interests and experience, from Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in identify ways to improve prospects, Palos Heights, will present Finanand search and apply for jobs. cial Investments: 10 Things Every Access is available in the library Investor Should Know Today on or online at palosheightslibrary.org/ Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. services/online-databases.html by Program registration is always clicking “Alphabetical List.” Scroll appreciated. Register online at down and click on “Career Transi- palosheightslibrary.org, by phone tions” to begin. Outside the library at 448-1473, or in person. All prouse your Palos Heights Library card grams are free and open to the number to login; the password is public. your last name.
Saturday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. using shadow puppets. This Brothers Grimm story is about the struggles, victories and adventures of a little boy who is very different. This program is for all ages. • Fall Story Times — The library’s story times are designed to develop literacy skills, promote language development and instill a Town and Country life-long love of reading in children. Art League This session starts Sept. 16 and The Town and Country Art ends Nov. 21. League will hold its monthly meet Tiny Tots is for babies up to 23 ing this Friday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m., months old with an adult and it at the Palos Heights Recreation meets Mondays at 10 a.m. Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Terrific Twos is for kids 24 to Richard Ainsworth, art history 35 months with an adult and it lecturer and researcher, photogrameets on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Heights library phy art instructor and art gallery Preschool Story Time is for 3 Heights Library youth programs manager will speak on “The Busito 6 year olds and it meets on Hickory Hills upcoming events ness of Art.” • Caudill Book Discussion — Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 Widowed group Woodworking Club The public is invited. Guests are The following events will take Kids in grades 4-8 are invited to a.m. and 1 p.m. Registration is The Hickory Hills Woodworking The Southwest Suburban WOW asked to make a donation of $5. place at the Palos Heights Public the new Caudill Book Discussion required for fall story times. Club will meet today, Thursday, (widow or widowers’ group) will (687-7695) Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 4 p.m. at • Pajama Time — Kids of all • Learn the basics of social net- the Palos Heights Public Library. ages can come to the library on works including Facebook, Pinter- This month’s book is “I, Emma Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 7 p.m. for est, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and Freke” by Elizabeth Atkinson. The stories and a craft. more at Social Networking 101 to- author will be joining the discus- • Beginner Chess Class — Kids day (Thursday), at 7 p.m. sion via Skype. Copies of the book ages 6 to 12 can learn how to play • Documentary Sunday on Sept. are available at the Youth Services chess from a professional chess 15, at 2 p.m., will show the film Desk. coach on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at “Searching for Sugarman.” • Teen Gaming — Unwind on 7 p.m.. Space is limited, so please • Help the library identify peo- Friday, Sept. 13, from 2:30 p.m. register early. ple and events from photos in our to 4:30 p.m. with Wii or X-Box All programs are free and open archives at Every Picture Tells A games in the Young Adult area. to everyone at the library, 12501 Story on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from This program is for teens in grades S. 71st Ave. For more informa10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 6 and up. tion or to register for a program, • Bring your projects to the Nee- • Shadow Puppet Show — The visit palosheightslibrary.org, call dle Club and enjoy the company of Sea Beast Puppet Show will per- 448-1473, or stop by the Youth others while working on Tuesday, form “Hans My Hedgehog” on Services desk. Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. Join others who love the game of Scrabble on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. New players alWhere our children, our faith and our future come first! ways welcome. • The Tuesday Evening Book Discussion on Sept. 17, at 7 p.m., will discuss the book “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter, available for pick up at the library. • Thursdays at the Movies on Sept. 19 will show the film “The Queen.” There will be three showings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Learn about the free digital services available to you with your
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Stand up Palos Heights Farmers Market vendor offers 2014 CSA applications; special price for signup and be counted! Are you tired of store bought produce that doesn’t taste fresh, or even like a real fruit or vegetable? The Richert-Phillips Farm of Northwest Indiana has been USDA and Mosa certified organic for over five years. Our produce is picked fresh the day before the Wednesday Palos Heights Market, and delivered straight to you. Community Supported Agriculture, or CSA, is a way to “buy into” the farm. By prepaying for a box of produce, you are guaranteed a box of diverse, in-season, fresh produce every week starting in June and lasting until the end of the market. Applications are now being taken for the 2014 season. Sign up this fall, and receive a pre-season, early special price. Support and get to know your farmer, the young local Indiana boys who strive to bring only fresh and local produce to you! To learn more about our family farm and how to be a part of our CSA, please call the Richert-Phillips farm at (574) 274-6019, or stop by the Palos Heights Farmers Market every Wednesday at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. Start now and stay healthy with Richert-Phillips Farm CSA.
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40 Years Ago This Week With a snip of the scissors Palos Township Supervisor Herbert T. Schumann (second from left) cuts a ribbon symbolic of the opening of the township Health Services. Also present at the Aug. 28 opening were Mrs. Schumann (from left), Dr. Liepins and area residents Carol Gonzales who holds Amy Downey and Sandra Reid.
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Joys and rewards of reading (From Sept. 12, 1985) When I opened an envelope from my son, Charles, recently, I was surprised to find that it contained a clipping of a “Dear Abby” column. With much curiosity, I started to read it. A school teacher had written to Abby, asking her to write “a paragraph or two, stressing the importance of reading.” Abby had complied, exhorting children to read, read, read; adding that “the person who does not read has no advantage over the person who cannot read.” She finished with this quotation from a poem, “The Reading Mother,” by Strickland Gillilan: “You may have tangible wealth untold; caskets of jewels, and coffers of gold. Richer than I you can never be — I had a mother who read to
me.” At the bottom of the article was scrawled, “Love, Charles.” I was pleased and touched. I agree with Abby and the teacher that reading is of utmost importance. As Abby said, “Reading will open up new worlds, real and imagined.” Our libraries contain a wealth of information and entertainment and it’s all yours, as much as you want, free for the taking. The person who can’t afford a college education can obtain the equivalent by serious, extensive and discriminate reading. The pleasures that reading brings are indescribable. The happiest memories of my school days are those of a teacher who read to us such books as “Tom Sawyer” and “Heidi.” My Christmas and birthday presents to my grandchildren usually included books. I greatly regret that television has robbed
children of the incentive and the time and inclination to read. They should be urged to watch television less and read more. I have vowed to spend more time reading to my grandchildren when I am with them. As a child, there was no library in our town. (There was no television, or even radio, either.) I read all the books in our house. I borrowed books from the neighbors and the school library. The gift of a book delighted me. My mother, a lonely widow, used to complain, “You always have your nose in a book.” It was true. At night, after watching television all evening, I read in bed for an hour or two. If the story is exciting, I may continue to read until 1 or 2 in the morning. Fortunately, I don’t have to get up early. Reading has brought me more pleasure than any other pursuit I can think of.
From Sept. 11, 2003
10 Years Ago This Week Landscaping projects along Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights brought kudos to the volunteer gardeners who tended them this summer after local residents voted on their favorites at the Aug. 14 benefit party for the Palos Heights Beautification Sub-Committee. Jim Agnos (from left), Ed Beaulieu, Lois Duran and Bill Poore are some of the Friends of Lake Katherine who garnered the Pride of Palos award as overall winner for the flowers they planted and cared for this summer in the 12200 block of Harlem Avenue.
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George Stortz, Palos Heights Kelli McAleenan, Worth Michele Cardenas, Palos Hills “My wife and I were leaving the “I was at home. It was my day “I was at work. I told my house for coffee together.” off.” boss who was in a conference room.”
Laura Griffin, Palos Park Tina Delena, Willowbrook “I was in my dorm room at “I was sitting in front of the DePaul University.” television watching the Today Show.”
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Pick of the Litter By John R. Fleming, DVM Dear Dr. Fleming: I had an Internet vet pharmacy send my vet a fax for her OK for me to purchase Heartgard heartworm preventative. My vet wouldn’t sign the fax because Dolly hasn’t been heartworm tested within the past year. Does the vet just want to make more money doing the test? Henry, Alsip Dear Henry: I won’t OK those faxes either unless I know for a fact that the dog has been properly heartworm tested by me or another clinic. That any dog should be tested prior to eating that preventative is written in the medication insert in black and white. If a vet signs off on one of those faxes from PetMeds, he or she is stating that he or she has knowledge that the dog has been tested as recommended by the manufacturer. If there is an adverse reaction to the medication in an undetected heartworm positive dog, and if indeed the dog did have the appropriate testing (not all tests are 100 percent accurate), the drug company will cover the dog’s medical fees for treatment and the legal aspect. If the vet signed off on a script for a dog, who unknowingly had heartworm disease, without testing the dog, he or she could be liable for the medical costs for treatment, legal fees, and any ensuing lawsuit damages. I’m sure a lawyer could have said that better than me, but suffice it to say it’s a legal matter, not a money-making matter. Dear Dr. Fleming: I usually take my dog to the animal welfare but they don’t do what I need done for my dog. Charlie is a 12-year-old Labrador retriever who has a bleeding, smelly, sore cancer tumor growing on the inside his mouth on his lower jaw. It’s about an inch and a half big. Welfare sent me to a specialist who said chemo won’t work with this type of cancer and to cure Charlie they want
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We are blessed that Ebie was able to make it back to Door County over the Labor Day weekend. Over the past two weeks he has turned a huge corner. His physical health is very stable, he pulls strong on the leash again, and his cognitive skills are returning a little more with each passing day. Angelina (left) is a good guide for him on our walks. to remove a lot of his lower jaw. Isn’t there something else that can be done? Jake, Crown Point, Ind. Dear Jake: We all want our dogs to live to be 30 years old, but with a 12-year-old Lab I think there is a good option somewhat short of going for a complete cure, cure being defined as the total absence of any tumor cells. I suggest you look for a veterinarian in your area who uses cryosurgery as one of his or her treatments for oral cancers. Years ago when I was a young vet, I would send clients with this problem down to the U of I or Purdue and they always wanted to remove part of the dog’s jaw. I understand their reasoning, but I also understood when no client would ever follow through with a mandidbulectomy. Even though some of the results at the university can be quite cosmetic, I learned quickly that few people would do that.
So, we invested in a Brymill Cryosurgical unit and had fun freezing warts off of old dogs, but when it came to freezing large oral tumors, it was like cooking with peanut oil. We bought these old guys big chunks of apparent disease-free time. What would typically happen is that we would freeze the tumor (nitrogen in liquid form is minus 320 degrees F) and send the pet home on mild analgesics. In two to three weeks if any of the growth was still there we would freeze it again. Most often, two, or occasionally three, freezes was all that was necessary. Once healed, all one could see was a smooth pink spot where the tumor had been. If the growth reappeared out into the future, like in six months or so, we would simply freeze it again and buy the pet another stretch of time. I know well from my own ongoing experience with my dog how precious six months can be. In most cases we only had to freeze once, or a very few times, and normally the pets would suc-
cumb to some other medical problem and never were euthanized due to the oral tumor. If you’re wondering how cryosurgery works, think of this: take a jar and fill it full of water and really tighten the lid. Stick the jar in your freezer and check on it the next morning. Odds are the jar has cracked in a hundred places. When we do a fast freeze on a cell the cytoplasm freezes instantly, expands and ruptures the cell membrane resulting in the death of the cell. When we are doing a procedure we do a freeze, which occurs very fast, and then we let the frozen tumor thaw, which can take some time depending upon the mass of the growth. We do three such freeze-thaw cycles, wake the pet up, pat ’em on the head and send them home with mom and dad. Over the next week or two the growth just sluffs off. No aftercare is needed. We would be glad to look at Charlie and see if we could be of help, but undoubtedly there are other clinics closer to you who do cryo. One word of advice, and this is just my opinion, if your vet says he or she can freeze Charlie’s tumor, make sure they are using the real deal, i.e. liquid nitrogen, and not nitrous oxide. If you are going to spend the money for treatment and subject Charlie to general anesthesia give it your best shot and use the gold standard of cryosurgery which is liquid nitrogen. Cost-wise, expect about $300 for the first freeze, and if a second freeze if necessary the cost can be considerably less, if the original liquid nitrogen your vet ordered has not evaporated. We buy 10 liters at a time and our dewar will keep the nitrogen cold enough to prevent evaporation for about three weeks. At the university, for a mandibulectomy, I would anticipate a cost of $3,000 to $5,000. If it were my dog, and he was only 8 or 9, I’d have to really consider the mandibulectomy, but at 12, I’d probably go the cryo route first.
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Dog of The Week This is Fergie. She is a 3 year old Peke-A-Chon (Bichon Frise/ Pekingese). Fergie loves to play and run around. She also loves to snuggle on your lap. Fergie lives with her family, the Crotty’s, in Palos Park. Fergie is Best Bites 2nd Dog of the Week in Sept. She will also be in our “Dog of the Month Contest”. Voting will begin on Oct. 1st IN-STORE ONLY. Receive 1 (one) Vote for Every Item Purchased thru Oct. 25th. The Dog with the most Votes WINS $100 Gift Certificate to Best Bites. Are you our loyal customer? Ask us how your Dog can be a Winner! Best Bites is located at 13034 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park. 708-448-1515. Visit us online at www.joysbestfriends.com. Follow US on Facebook.com/JoysBestFriendsBestBites.
Health Beat Orland Township flu shots Orland Township offers flu shots for township residents only at the township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., on the following dates: Mondays, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 23 and 30, Oct. 7, 21 and 28. Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 and 23. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon, Oct. 26. Flu shots will be available at a discounted price of $15 for all Orland township government workers on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. is required.
Vaccines for residents between 19 and 65 are available for $20. Children 18 years of age and younger who are either Medicaid-eligible (includes All Kids recipients), Native American (American Indian, Alaskan Native) or uninsured may receive a vaccination free of charge. Residents over the age of 65 with Medicare Part B are eligible to receive the immunization free of charge. A Medicare Part B card must be presented at the time of vaccination. Those with an HMO/Medicare plan are not eligible for a free vaccination and should visit their primary care physician. For more information, call 403-
4222, or visit orlandtwp.org.
Health screenings Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., offers free blood pressure screenings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first and third Friday of the month. No appointment is necessary. In addition to blood pressure screenings, VCP Home Health Care Inc. will be on hand at the township on the first Friday of each month to conduct balance screenings, which can help prevent dangerous falls. Glucose screenings are also available on this day for $5. For more information, contact
Orland Township at 403-4222.
Hip and Knee pain presentation Palos Community Hospital will offer a free presentation by Orthopaedic Surgeon Steven Wardell, M.D., about the latest advancements in the conservative and surgical management of hip and knee pain, including minimally invasive treatment options. The program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required; call 226-2300.
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Alternative physician touts new heart treatment New yoga class There’s a non-invasive heart procedure that is rarely used and may well be superior to bypass and even angioplasty, according to alternative physician, Dr. Julian Whitaker. The procedure, known as enhanced external counter pulsation is not even known to many patients. The treatment takes three weeks of outpatient therapy and can be performed in a physician’s office or a special treatment facility. In reading of the procedure, there is no anesthesia involved, nor is there any hospital stay or recovery time. Whitaker explains the treatment in his September, 2013 newsletter. “You lie on a special bed, hooked up to a heart monitor, with a series of compression cuffs strapped around the calves, thighs, and buttocks. The cuffs inflate and deflate in sync with your heartbeat, rhythmically squeezing and pushing blood up from the lower extremities.” The patient can usually watch TV or listen to music during the daily procedure of an hour or two. It is time-consuming and while Whitaker says his clinic does it over a three-week period, many other facilities perform EECP over a seven-week period. The difference in eligibility for treatment is that some hospitals and clinics use it for those who are not candidates for bypass or
angioplasty. Whitaker uses it as a frontline course of treatment and explained that one of his patients who already had angioplasty, returned with angina pain within months. That patient was given the three-week course of EECP four years ago and Whitaker says the patient is still doing very well and is taking no heart medication. Further reading on the procedure explains it gives a ‘hugging’ feeling to the patient, in that it gently pushes the blood from the lower extremities into the heart. The information on the noninvasive procedure from the famous online HealthHub of the Cleveland Clinic, explains it is not widely used, however, the benefits have shown patients who have received the sevenweek course of EECP, need less anti-anginal medication, have decreased symptoms of angina and are able to participate in regular activities without any angina symptoms. In general, they explain it can allow patients to return to activities they have enjoyed in the past. The HealthHub site explains “(EECP) may stimulate the openings or formation of collaterals (small branches of blood vessels) to create a natural bypass around narrowed or blocked arteries.” It also explains EECP is also used for helping those with congestive
heart failure. A natural bypass without surgery? You may not be a candidate if you have certain valvular diseases, especially aortic insufficiency or have had a recent heart cath procedure, an irregular heart rhythm, severe hypertension or severe blockages in leg arties or have a history of deep venous thombosis. It is explained that for anyone else, the procedure appears to be quite safe. When you compare the costs of bypass surgery at $35,000 — $60,000, angioplasty/stenting at $20,000, to $50,000, against
EECP at between $6,000 and $7,000, that alone makes it worth a try, Whitaker said. Whitaker is certain it will be used much more frequently in the future as doctors come to realize its efficacy. Medicare has approved it for reimbursement which means insurance companies will follow. Non-invasive and cost-effective make it well worth investigating.
A Gentle Yoga class will be offered at The Center on five Tuesday evenings, beginning Sept. 17, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class will meet at the Anderson Activity Center of The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Valerie Lindstrom (shown above) will lead the yoga sessions, which will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Yoga newcomers are welcome. Students should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. The fiveweek class costs $50. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.
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Death Notices Hazel G. Coughlin
Hazel G. Coughlin, 90, formerly of Palos Heights, died Sept. 4 in Scottsdale, Ariz. Visitation was held at Van Henkelum Funeral Home in Palos Heights on Sept. 9. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Alexander Catholic Church in Palos Heights on Sept. 9. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Mrs. Coughlin was born in Chicago. She worked as a travel agent in Palos Heights and nurse.
A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Sept. 11. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. Mr. Navratil is survived by his friend Pamela Joy. Mr. Navratil was born in Chicago. He worked as an auto mechanic.
Agnes J. Rosier
Agnes Jean Rosier, née Persenaire, 86, of Palos Heights, died Sept. 3 at Park Villa in Palos John S. Navratil Heights. Visitation was held at John S. Navratil, 57, of Palos Colonial Chapel Funeral Home Heights, died Sept. 6 at Palos in Orland Park on Sept. 5. A meCommunity Hospital in Palos morial service was held at Grace Heights. Visitation was held at Community Christian Reformed Van Henkelum Funeral Home Church in Oak Lawn on Sept. in Palos Heights on Sept. 11. 6. Interment was at Abraham
Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Mrs. Rosier is survived by her husband, John; her daughters, Debra Bandstra and Kimberly Ottenhoff; her brother, Charles Persenaire; her sisters, Dorothy Yonker, June Wolff and Donna Leo; and five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Rosier was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Swanson was born in Chicago. She worked as an executive secretary for the Santa Fe Railroad.
Edward J. Utites
Edward J. Utites, 65, of Palos Heights, died Sept. 6 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Visitation was held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth on Sept. 10. A funeral Mass was offered at Sacred Heart June Swanson Catholic Church in Palos Hills on June Swanson, of Palos Sept. 11. Interment was at Holy Heights, died Sept. 6 at Manor- Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. care East in Palos Heights. Visi- Mr. Utites is survived by his tation was held at Palos-Gaidas wife, Marianne; and his brother, Funeral Home in Palos Hills on Anthony. Sept. 10. Mr. Utites was born in Chicago. Mrs. Swanson is survived by He retired after 41 years with her nephew, Robert Swanson. General Electric.
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Help Harold fundraiser for pup’s surgery bills Paws Assisting Wounded Warriors (PAWWS) will hold a fundraiser to assist with medical costs related to surgery for one of its service dogs. Harold Koal (pictured), the poster dog and ambassador for Paws Assisting Wounded Warriors underwent elbow surgery in April. The medical bills total $4,400, and assistance to help the non-profit with the expense is appreciated. PAWWS is a non-profit organization that provides trained service dogs to U.S. military veterans afflicted with post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The Helping Harold fundraiser will be held on Friday, Sept. 20, at 6 p.m., at Joe Daniel’s Bar and Grill, 12218 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. Come meet Harold Koal and learn about PAWWS’ work assisting veterans. Festivities include pizza, raffle baskets, split-the-pot, Daydreamer Jewelry for sale and cash bar. There is a suggested donation of $5 at the door; basket raffle tickets cost $1 each, or six for $5. Donations of raffle baskets are welcome and can be dropped off for PAWWS c/o Pack Leader Academy, 12332 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. A big thank you from PAWWS to Joe Daniel’s Bar and Grill for contributing the venue.
Houses of Worship Wayside Chapel Palos Park A Sunday morning outdoor Family Service will be held this Sunday, at 10 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Led by the Rev. Chris Hopkins, the service is for families with children of any ages. Weather permitting, the service will be held out of doors near the main lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway. (361-3650)
been: Celebrate Christ, Celebrate Christ’s Church. The final celebration will be held this Sunday, Sept. 15. There will be one service at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Emeritus Walter A. Ledogar as the preacher. Pastor Ledogar served as senior pastor of this church for over 40 years. The Kapelle Choral Performance Ensemble from Concordia University, Chicago, conducted by Charles Brown will be enhance our worship. Following the service, a banquet will be held at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.
Bible study for women, on Tuesdays, at 9:30 a.m., beginning Sept. 17. If you ever wanted to know more about the Holy Spirit, the group will study the Fruit of the Spirit. No Bible knowledge is necessary. Enjoy a casual small group setting. Child care is provided. For more information, call 4480186 or paloschurch.org.
Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church
The church has begun its Fall schedule with the contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. and the traditional Palos Heights The church, at 14700 S. 94th service at 11 a.m. Christian Reformed Ave. in Orland Park, is observing Nursery care for newborn through Church 125 years of serving Christ in the 24 months — 8:15 a.m. through community and beyond. The church, at 7059 W 127th St., 12:15 p.m. every Sunday. The theme for the entire year has offers Coffee Break, a community Children’s ministry during wor-
Christ Lutheran Church Orland Park
ship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. Wee Church throughout worship for children 2 and 3 years in the Sonrise Room. Children’s worship time dismissed during the Worship Service for pre-K through 5th grade for children in Primary Hall. A half-day workshop is planned this Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop is meant for people of all ages, but especially for those 30 years old and up who have not yet made medical and/or legal plans in the event of death. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with light refreshments. Adult electives and small groups begin on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. this week. A variety of adult electives begin this Sunday, at 9:45 a.m. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. (pppcc.org)
Orland family will honor mom at ALS Walk4Life fundraiser caring. The event will be hosted by meteorologist Phil Schwarz of ABC7 and Kathy Hart of The Mix 101.9FM and will feature a 2 mile walk along Chicago’s lakefront and through Soldier Field, as well as music, entertainment, food and children’s activities. Most people walk and fundraise in teams honoring the lives and legacies of their loved ones who have been affected by ALS. Mary’s daughter Sam, 26, is serving as captain of their team, “ALS Sucks,” and has been actively recruiting friends and family. To date, the team of approximately 30 people has raised more than $4,600 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation. “This is our first time participating in the Les Turner ALS Walk4Life, and we are looking forward to joining together with people who understand what we’ve experienced during the past several years,” said Sam.
“My mom was my hero, she was an inspiration to all of us. She pushed herself to fully live life despite her declining abilities and she wanted to stay engaged in our lives until the end.” Shortly after Mary was diagnosed, Sam moved back home to help her dad care for her mom. As a product manager for a meat casing company, Sam travels extensively for work and often included her mom on her business trips throughout the United States. Sam took Mary to Negril, Jamaica for their final international trip together to bring in the New Year of 2013. As a patient at the Les Turner/ Lois Insolia ALS Center at Northwestern, Mary learned about the world-renowned research of Teepu Siddique, MD. The team at the Center collaborates with investigators in the Les Turner ALS Research Laboratory led by Dr. Siddique, and together they
helped Mary better understand her medical lineage, which includes seven relatives who have been affected by ALS. A teacher at Hometown School in Oak Lawn, Mary valued education and was interested in helping contribute to the advancement of science. Because Mary’s family has a direct genetic link to ALS, she was eager to contribute to Dr. Siddique’s work, which focuses familiar ALS and on understanding the processes by which ALS develops so that effective treatments can be created. Mary donated her brain, spinal cord and eyes to Dr. Siddique’s research with the hope that medical professionals will uncover the mysteries of this horrific disease. “We are grateful to families such as the Matusiaks for their support of the Walk4Life and in Mary’s case, for her selfless dedication to advancing science through the donation of her organs,” said Wendy
Abrams, executive director of the Les Turner ALS Foundation. ALS Walk4Life In its 11-year history, the ALS Walk4Life has collectively raised nearly $8 million. Individuals are provided with fundraising tools to help them plan letter writing campaigns, host special events and secure support from local businesses. Approximately 250 teams are expected to participate in the ALS Walk4Life; some teams are as large as 200 people, others as close knit as a few. The event draws people from throughout the country, all of whom have teamed up for the fight against ALS. While there is no registration fee, the Les Turner ALS Foundation encourages participants to raise a minimum of $100, and those who reach or surpass this goal will receive an ALS Walk4Life T-shirt. Registration will open at 9:30 a.m. and ALS Walk4Life
Saint Michael preschool sees big enrollment gain this year St. Michael Preschool Director Patricia Paetow and the school’s Principal, Bernadette Cuttone, had their work cut out for them over summer break. The two were busy planning and making space for some 91 preschool children entering St. Michael’s for the new school year, up 36 percent from last year at the parish school in Orland Park. “We are thrilled at how popular the St. Mike’s PreK program has become,” says Principal Cuttone. “We were not expecting so many, but what a wonderful problem to solve.” Saint Michael’s preschool program opened its doors in 2009 with only 34 students. “We saw a need back then, and the program has just flourished,” says Cuttone. Enrollment also may have increased due to the launch of the school’s full-day (Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.) op-
tion for its PreK-4 program this year. “This is a great attractor for parents; an all-day program that’s highly educational and prepares the children for kindergarten,” Paetow says. “It also helps families keep their children in one safe setting all day.” The PreK curriculum is Catholic at its heart, aligned with state standards and hands on/play based learning. The children explore a new theme each week. The centers in the classroom will be prepared with interactive materials to support exploration of the themes ideas and concepts. “We balance large group, small group and individual activities to meet the needs of our students,” says Paetow. “We incorporate religion, art, math, music science, social studies and reading readiness in these settings.” The preschoolers also benefit from interactions with the older
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St. Michael Fall Fest ahead St. Michael Parish in Orland Park’s Fall Fest will be held Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 19-22. The festival features carnival rides, games and activities, food and a live entertainment tent. The event is one of the major fundraisers for the parish, which hopes to raise $100,000 in proceeds from the event and fall fest raffle. Orland Park residents Mollie and Tommy Harlin are shown at last year’s St. Michael Fall Fest. Festivities begin Thursday with Polish Heritage Night. From 5 to 10 p.m., the St. Mike’s Grill will serve traditional Polish cuisine. The fun continues Friday night with live entertainment provided by Joey Diggs & the Dentist at 5:30 and Maggie Speaks at 8:30 p.m. Saturday is Country Fun day. From noon to midnight, several different bands will take the stage, with a focus on country fun, including square dancing lessons for children in the afternoon. Bands performing Saturday afternoon and evening include The Fine Print, The Golden Horse Ranch Band, Young Johnny and Suburban Cowboys. Sunday Fun-day wraps up the fest with a kids DJ at noon in the main tent, pig and lamb roast at 2 p.m., followed by live entertainment including ’80s Enough at 4:30 p.m. Bears and White Sox games will Submitted photo be broadcast in the man cave. Allisyn Tucker, 4, of Lockport, learns to cut and count at St. Michael’s For this year’s full schedule of events, visit stmichaelorlandpark. Preschool in Orland Park. The school recently opened a full-day preinfo. kindergarten program, helping enrollment jump 36 percent.
students at St. Mikes. “The kids work on special activities, shared reading and have lunch helpers. This helps to reinforce the concept of community we have at the school. Plus, the kids love it.” The teaching staff is also a big draw for families. The program has four full-time certified teachers and four aids to help keep the classrooms intact. “Our staff is exceptional. Each teacher and aid is committed to our students as though they were their own,” says Paetow. “They are loving, creative, hard-working and create an environment that makes children love coming to school.” For more information on the St. Michael preschool program, visit saintmike.org, or email smspreschool@gmail.com, or call 3490068. — St. Michael Parish
Opening Ceremony will begin at 10:40 a.m. The walk will start at 11 a.m. Participants are encouraged to pre-register at alswalk4life.org.
Vigil for aborted children this Sat. Pro-Life Americans throughout the country will gather on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the gravesites of aborted babies and other memorial sites dedicated in their honor for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children, a joint project of a Pro-Life Society, Priests for Life and the Pro-Life Action League. Locally, the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children will take place Saturday, at 2 p.m., at St. Mary Cemetery, 87th Street and Hamlin Avenue in Evergreen Park. Solemn vigils will be held at these sites to commemorate the more than 50 million children who have lost their lives to legal abortion since 1973, and to remind our society of the humanity of the unborn child. Join us for the memorial service in our community:
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In late 2009, when Mary Matusiak of Orland Park began experiencing weakness in her hands, she was concerned the cause could be ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Mary’s aunt passed away from the disease when Mary was only a teenager, but she recalled the experience clearly. After many doctor visits and numerous tests, Mary was diagnosed with ALS in February of 2011 and slowly lost strength in her arms, legs and breathing capacity. Having lost her courageous battle against ALS on June 3, 2013 at the age of 52, Mary’s family will honor her memory at the 12th Annual Les Turner ALS Walk4Life on Sunday, Sept. 22 in Chicago. The Matusiak family, along with friends and neighbors, will join nearly 6,000 people at Soldier Field for the ALS Walk4Life. As one of the largest gatherings of the ALS community, the ALS Walk4Life is a celebration of hope, courage and
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Shoppes of Mill Creek serve fun and food Great Clips owner Alice Madeja, company mascot Sudsy (Chris Renfrow), manager Leigh Haas, and stylist Kristen Halley are all smiles at the 25th anniversary celebration of The Shoppes at Mill Creek last Saturday (photos clockwise from right). Save Our American Raptors (SOAR) co-founder Bernadette Richter (from left), Darrin Nickelski and his grandmother, Loretta Chudzik, pose for a photo with Dickens, a 19-year-old great horned owl, immediately after Richter and her husband George gave an educational and motivational presentation to a packed house at Wild Birds Unlimited, a store that is a favorite among local bird enthusiasts and nature lovers. George Richter proudly displays Damsel, a 12-year-old peregrine falcon, with Bill and Denise Allaway, owners of the local Wild Birds Unlimited store since 1994. In addition to selling regionally formulated bird seed, the Allaways offer a range of bird feeders, wind chimes, decorations and other items designed to beautify homes and yards. Chip Adams of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4480 grills hot dogs served by Kristie Moss of Inland Real Estate Corporation, which owns and manages The Shoppes at Mill Creek. Some 300 hot dogs and buns, along with condiments were donated by Jewel-Osco and given free to hungry shoppers.
Consider your investment strategy at each ‘season’ of your life Fall is almost officially here — and if you’re like most people, you’re probably wondering how summer went by so fast. Those trips to the lake or the beach are fading in memory now, giving way to helping kids with homework, raking leaves and the other rites of autumn. And just as your day-today tasks change with the seasons, so, too, will your money management and investment activities at different phases of your life. Here’s how these scenarios might look: Phase one: Planning for possibilities — When you’re young and you’re starting out in the working world, your most immediate financial concerns may be to pay off student loans and then, possibly, save for a down payment on a house. To address both these goals, you’ll need to budget carefully. And yet, even at this stage of your life, you should start thinking about saving for retirement — because time is
your biggest ally. Consequently, if you work for an employer who offers a retirement plan, such as a 401(k), contribute what you can afford. At the very least, put in enough to earn your company’s matching contribution, if one is offered. You may also want to open an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Phase two: Gearing up for other goals — As you move through life, and possibly begin a family, you’ll likely develop other financial goals, such as helping your children pay for college. You may want to consider investing in a tax-advantaged college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. Also, it’s important to have enough life insurance to protect your young family. Phase three: Ramping up for retirement — When you reach the mid-to-later stages of your working life, you may find you have more financial resources available, as your earnings may have increased significantly, your children
have grown and your mortgage may even be paid off. If you are not already doing so, “max out,” if possible, on your 401(k) and IRA. And if you still have money available to invest, you may want to look for other tax-advantaged retirement vehicles. Phase four: Reaping the rewards — Now it’s time to enjoy the results of your lifetime of hard work and your many years of saving and investing. You may have to tap into your retirement accounts, so you’ll need to choose a sustainable annual withdrawal rate. The amount you withdraw each year from your IRA and 401(k) depends on a variety of factors: how much you’ve saved, the lifestyle you’ve chosen, your estimated longevity, how much you have available from other sources, and so on. Phase five: Examining your estate plans — During your retirement years, if not sooner, you’ll want to review your estate plans so that you can leave the legacy you
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desire. If you have a need to create or update your legal documents, such as a living trust and durable power of attorney, you should consider consulting a qualified estateplanning attorney. You’ll need to make the appropriate financial and investment decisions at many different times over the years. This may sound daunting, but with diligence and discipline, you can discover the paths to take as you move through the seasons of your life. Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments, in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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In the Strategic Development class, students will do preliminary research, idea generation, strategy overview, and class studies that Moraine Valley Community will elevate skills and confidence. College’s Corporate, Community The class meets on Oct. 22 or and Continuing Education depart- 29. ment can help small businesses Further those strategy skills in succeed by teaching the skills nec- the Business Strategy & Marketessary to grow a business. These ing class on Oct. 29 or Nov. 12. one-day small business marketing The class includes a business conclasses will be from 6:30 to 8:30 cept discussion, strategy review, p.m., in Building M, on campus, start-up vs. existing business plan 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos development, and branding. Hills. The fee for each class is Improve skills in sales activ$50. ity planning, sales performance
Vilija Aukstuolis, of Palos Heights, was recently honored with Catholic Charities’ Employee Recognition Award for her excellent service as the Service Coordinator Specialist at St. Francis of Assisi Residence for Seniors. The award is given to just three of the agency’s 2,000-plus employees
per quarter, and includes a bonus and paid day off. Vilija shows deep compassion for the residents of St. Francis of Assisi Residence not only by helping them link to services and benefits that allow them to maintain their independence, but also by listening to their spoken and unspoken needs. She possesses creative flair which has helped transform St. Francis into a warm and inviting home for its residents. Because of her genuine desire of wanting to get to really know the residents, she came to find out that many of them had
Employers sought for Moraine Valley job and internship fair
community members to fulfill employment needs, including hourly or salary jobs and paid or non-paid internships. Commission-only po Employers from all industries sitions and undisclosed third-party who have position openings are recruiting will not be included. needed for Moraine Valley Com- The registration fee is $100 for munity College’s Fall Job and In- a 6-foot table and lunch for two ternship Fair on Thursday, Sept. recruiters. You also can register 26, from 2 to 5 p.m. for the Spring Job and Internship The fair will be in the Moraine Fair, and the fee for both fairs will Business and Conference Center, be reduced to $150. Registration Building M, on campus, 9000 W. forms are due by Sept. 20, and can College Parkway, Palos Hills. Em- be downloaded from the college’s ployer check-in is at noon, and website at morainevalley.edu/jrc. the employer luncheon is at 12:30 Space is limited. p.m. For more information about the The Fall Job and Internship Fair fair or other events, call the Job is a prime opportunity for employ- Resource Center at 974-5313, or ers to recruit students, alumni and visit the website.
Property tax relief forum invites seniors
State Rep. Fran Hurley (DChicago) is partnering with state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) and Orland Townimprovement tools and business ness management consultant and ship Supervisor Paul O’Grady development, and learn through fellow business owners that have to host a free Senior Property discussion of real business cas- produced real results. The class Tax Relief Forum this Friday, es in the Marketing and Sales is offered on Dec. 3. Sept. 13, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Strategy course offered on Nov. Register in person at the Regis- the Orland Township Senior 12 or 14. tration Office, located in S125 on Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Participants in the Growth campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, in Orland Park. Planning course will learn about Palos Hills, or by calling 974-2110 “Overpaying property taxes small business economics, busi- (TTY for the hearing impaired can be a burden on seniors’ finess plan reviews, finance options, 974-9556). Participants also can nances,” Hurley said. “Having budgeting, and financial projec- register online at morainevalley. tions. This course is being offered edu by selecting “Register for on Nov. 14 or 19. Noncredit Classes” under Aca In the Business Presentations demic Focus and then “Search, course, students will learn and register and pay for noncredit review from a professional busi- classes.”
wonderful creative and artistic abilities. Vilija initiated art classes, a knitting and crocheting group and created an opportunity for residents to share their gifts by putting on an arts, crafts and talent show. She treats each resident with respect and dignity and they truly feel valued by her. Recently, a resident who was terminally ill had no family in the area to provide him solace in his final days. With his blessing, she invited other residents to be part of his final passing. They took turns sitting with him so he
the opportunity to sit down with a tax attorney and go over your bill can save you time and eliminate costly mistakes. I encourage everyone to come out and take advantage of this free opportunity to make sure you are only paying your fair share.” For more information or for a calendar of events, contact Hurley and Cunningham’s joint constituent service offices at (773) 445-8128 or 233-9703, or email RepFranHurley@gmail.com.
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United Trust Bank (as of Sept.10) would not be alone. In allowing them to help a fellow resident die peacefully, they became closer to one another and found solace in their friendships as they grieved his loss. To memorialize the deceased members of the St. Francis of Assisi Community, she became the driving force behind the Tree of Life Memorial Wall, so residents would be forever remembered. Vilija’s love for her residents is heartfelt. She is an extraordinary Service Coordinator for whom her work at Catholic Charities is not a job; it is a calling.
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Before you say ‘I Do’
How to divorce-proof your marriage, before you even become engaged Submitted by Swain Therapy The divorce rate in America nearly doubled from 26% in 1950 to 50% in 1985 and has increased to approximately 60% since then. Ms. Tina Swain, of Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC, thinks marriage should be taken seriously and believes in strengthening marriages and unifying families by focusing on the single person first. Ms. Swain helps the single person to get some things healed within themselves: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually and to develop a sense of wholeness prior to marriage, if that is what is desired. Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC announces its Happy and Successfully Single Conference 2013, which will be held be held at the DoubleTree Hotel in Alsip, Illinois on October 5th and 6th from 9am – 4pm daily. The theme of this conference is, Fall In Love With Yourself. “If people work on areas of their life in an effort to become happy, healthy, and whole Submitted photos and text they will establish a solid foundation for marriage and be more complete within themselves,” says Swain. Ms. Swain has helped several people to overcome past hurts and heal from within If interested in learning more Barry and Nancy Zalane, of Palos Heights, have generously donated a Blackhawks 2010 Playoff about the Happy and Successjersey, signed and game worn by winger Marian Hossa. It will be auctioned off at McCord Gallery’s annual fundraiser, Little Bit Country, on Oct. 5, at the Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs. The jersey has been authenticated by A.J. Sports World and is displayed in a jersey shadow case, ready to be hung in your office or home. The certificate of authenticity is included. What makes this auction item so unique? It also includes a 2010 Championship puck and a signed Avila to address Nashville Predators puck. Marian Hossa, No. 81 of the Chicago Blackhawks, scored the game-winning goal against the Nashville Predators in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the Peace Memorial 2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center. The Blackhawks defeated the Predators 5-4 in Village Seniors overtime. Plus, the pucks are nestled in the case on red, black and white confetti from the 2010 Stanley Cup celebration parade on Michigan Avenue. MWRD Commissioner Frank So, all you Blackhawks fans don’t miss this rare chance to own this package. Remember this is a Avila will address the Peace Melive auction, so you must be present at the event to bid. This event is McCord’s major fundraiser and morial Village Seniors on Monday, keeps the McCord House open as a welcoming home for the arts. Sept. 16, at 2:30 p.m., at Circle There will be additional live auction items as well as many great items offered in the silent auctions. Inn, 10300 Village Circle Drive, Tickets to the event are $99. For tickets and information: call the McCord office at 671-0648, or visit Palos Park. mccordgallery.org. Avila will talk about the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals. Commissioner Avila has more than 40 years of experience as an engineer and land surveyor, lending his talent to over 300 engineering projects. He received his bachelor’s of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and a master’s of science from the University of Arizona.
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fully Single Conference 2013, please visit www.swaintherapy. com and click on the Seminars / Workshops tab. Registration is $150 for two power packed days that include: Invaluable Relationship Teaching, Increasing Your Self-Esteem, Acquiring Personal Peace, Happy and Successfully Single Workbook and Materials, Breakfast Each Morning, and much, much more. Ms. Tina A. Swain, is a Speaker, Author, Life/Relationship Coach, and a Licensed Counselor. She has been in private practice for over 10 years with her company, Swain Therapy & Counseling, LLC. She empowers people to
become the change they want to see. Ms. Swain has written two books: “Rebirth and Rejoice” which pertains to reinventing yourself from the inside out focusing on spiritual growth and development; and “How To Be Happy and Successfully Single” is the GPS (Guide to Purposeful Singleness) directing singles from Discontent Derailment Drive to Hope & Happiness Highway. This book helps the unmarried person to optimize their single life. Ms. Swain is available for speaking, seminars, and professional insight. Please visit her website, www.swaintherapy.com, for more details.
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Déjà vu denied Eagles dodge another slip, edge T’bolts By Ken Karrson
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St. Xavier University running back Nick Pesek gets his helmet spun around during a game-tying drive against Marian University Saturday night. The Cougars beat the defending NAIA national champs 31-24 in overtime.
Comeback classic Improbable rally lifts Cougars past Marian in OT By Ken Karrson The next time Mike Feminis is seen walking along the St. Xavier University sideline, his attire might have already undergone a change. “I’m taking the visor off and wearing a hat because I’ll be completely bald after this,” the veteran leader joked. “This” referred to the Cougars’ season-opener with Marian University, a contest pitting the past two NAIA national champions against one another. And through 30 minutes of Saturday night’s clash at Bruce R. Deaton
Field, it was all Knights. The defending titlists roared out to a 24-10 halftime edge and, with SXU’s offense seemingly stuck in neutral, appeared to be in excellent position to knock off their longtime Mid-States Football Association rival. But Marian was kept out of the end zone after that, and the Cougars finally took advantage of excellent second-half field position to forge a tie in the late stages of regulation. A missed Knights field goal necessitated overtime, and senior Joe Gill’s 13-yard pass to redshirt freshman Sean Jones in the extra session gave NAIA No. 4-ranked
One of baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra’s supposed malapropisms was the phrase, “It’s like déjà vu all over again.” Sandburg coach Dave Wierzal could be excused for not finding any humor in Berra’s famous quote Friday night, mainly because his Eagles were on the verge of reliving a Week 1 nightmare. In that previous situation, Sandburg failed to hold onto a 21-6 halftime advantage and ultimately suffered a devastating 26-21 setback to Lincoln-Way Central. Fast forward to Seliga Field in Week 2, where visiting Andrew had rallied from a 28-14 deficit to grab a 35-28 lead eight minutes into the fourth period. With the Thunderbolts having scored on three straight possessions, Wierzal was understandably nervous about what was unfolding in front of him. “It was pretty stressful,” he said. “There was a lot of time left, but there was the issue of would we be able to stop them if we went three-and-out [on offense] again? We hadn’t stopped them for three series.” But just when it was most needed, Eagles defenders did exactly that — twice in a row, in fact. In between, Sandburg’s offense tallied twice, on Aidan Muno-Kohn’s 7-yard run and Brian Langowski’s 4-yard dash. The latter’s occurred with just 36.7 seconds left and, when Andrew couldn’t get beyond the Eagles’ 47-yard line in the remaining time, the hosts pocketed a satisfying 42-35 win in Orland Park. Sandburg’s victory was its ninth in 10 tries versus its District 230 sister school. But as Wier-
zal pointed out, the Eagles’ wincolumn dominance hasn’t come about without plenty of anxious moments. “The majority of those games have been decided in the last few minutes, or been decided by a touchdown or less,” he said. “I was really proud of the kids [here]. For our seniors, it was a much bigger game than I thought.” Sandburg’s current upperclassmen were part of a successful varsity venture in 2012, but fell short against the T’bolts in lowerlevel affairs as both freshmen and sophomores. Because of those earlier missteps, Wierzal wasn’t sure what his guys’ response would be once Andrew set its second-half comeback in motion. “There’s always psychological factors involved,” he said. “The way the third quarter went, that was exactly the issue — we went from feeling good to uh-oh. Even when we were still winning 2821, you could tell there was a lot of offense on the field, and based on what happened against Lincoln-Way Central, I was wondering about how the kids would react.” The T’bolts’ rally started with AJ Malzone’s 11-yard touchdown catch on their first series of the second half. The Eagles’ own offense sputtered, and Andrew climbed into a 28-all tie when Jacob Platt tossed his second TD pass of the evening to Nino Sanfilippo, this one a 13-yarder. A punt return to midfield put the T’bolts back in business when they regained possession of the ball, and Jarvious Franklin’s 12yard sprint handed the visitors their first lead. Franklin’s 19-yard run had supplied Andrew with its second touchdown of the game. After that, though, Sandburg’s
defense grew some teeth. While it has not yet adopted the same junkyard-dog demeanor as its immediate predecessors, the Eagles’ prevention corps stood tall when it mattered most, which pleased Wierzal a great deal. “Some of the issues that came up [as problems] are basic communication things, which is an experience thing,” he said. “We can fix that. They’re going to be OK. “The defense came through when it had to, and I think this game is going to be a turning point [in the season] because they came up with a couple key [series] stops.” Eleven Sandburg players registered at least four solo tackles and one assisted stop. Mike Howard was the headliner with eight solos, two assists and a sack, but Marty Micek was an able accomplice with seven solos and four assists. Other notables included Tamonte Brown (seven solos, one assist), Alante Walker (six solos, four assists), Dan Trentacoste (five solos, one assist), Adam Nash (five solos, one assist) and Shawn McHale (four solos, seven assists). Amazingly, Andrew accrued 15 fewer yards than the Eagles (1-1) despite running 80 offensive plays, compared to Sandburg’s 50. Lavelle Johnson gave the Eagles a leg up in the early going by latching onto touchdown passes of 64 and 23 yards from Sean Leland. Leland also scored himself on a 1-yard run in the first half and then collaborated with Adam Valiga on a 3-yard TD toss just before halftime, which ended an 80-yard drive with 36 seconds to go and was set up by Leland’s 35-yard completion to Dennis Bresingham. (Continued on page 3)
SXU the points it needed to secure an improbable 31-24 triumph over No. 2 Marian in a conference crossover contest. “What an unbelievable game,” Feminis said. “I guess it’s apropos — the last two national champions and you go into overtime. I’m so proud of these guys because we had a lot of young guys playing and they really came of age.” That group of less-tested performers included Gill, who, despite his senior status, is in his first season as a full-time starter By Ken Karrson what a six-touchdown passing ty-eight of them in the opening after taking over for 2012 NAIA night will do for a signal-caller’s stanza quickly turned this latest Player of the Year Jimmy Coy. He Ian who? reputation. edition of a storied neighborhood (Continued on page 5) While Marist fans aren’t likely And the scoring throws were rivalry ugly, and Marist went on to soon forget graduated quar- only part of the damage Marist’s to pocket a surprisingly lopsided terback Ian Woodworth and the senior QB inflicted upon the Cru- 55-14 victory in Mount Greenpinball-like offensive numbers he saders in just his second varsity wood. helped the RedHawks put up dur- start. Donegan completed all but “It’s one of those games that ing his two varsity seasons, Jack four of his 27 aerial attempts, a can [usually] go either way,” RedDonegan gave them something show of accuracy that led to 341 Hawks coach Pat Dunne said. “I’m new to remember Friday night. yards through the air. very happy with the way the guys For sure, visiting Brother Rice With that assault serving as came out and proud of how foplayers won’t get Donegan out of their linchpin, the RedHawks cused they were the entire game. out with a victory, it’s got to be their minds for a while. That’s piled up points in a hurry. Twen(Continued on page 4) our best win. It was a great football game and, confidence-wise, it helps out a lot.” The biggest edge the Bulldogs (2-0) appeared to have over Batavia heading into the game was team speed, and Sheehan felt his squad indeed “had more than they could handle.” Certainly, Tacari Carpenter was too fast for Batavia defenders. His reception of a short Hasan Muhammad-Rogers pass became a 78-yard touchdown that got Richards’ momentum-swinging thirdperiod surge underway. Carpenter had also accounted for the ’Dogs’ initial TD of the night on a 10Photo by Jeff Vorva yard reception seven minutes into Marist receiver Nic Wischar’s helmet flies off, but he hangs onto the ball after scoring his second the opening quarter. of three touchdowns Friday night versus Brother Rice. TheRedHawks rolled to a 55-14 win over (Continued on page 5) their neighborhood rival.
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Big third quarter keys Bulldogs’ win at Batavia By Ken Karrson A raucous crowd dressed mostly in white greeted Richards when it arrived at Batavia High School Friday night. The fans’ so-called “whiteout” ultimately proved a washout, however, at least as far as rattling the visitors was concerned. “I think our kids enjoyed it and thrived on it,” Bulldogs coach Tony Sheehan said. “It’s what high school football is all about. “We’ve got some guys who I don’t think know [or care] where they are. They’re football players and they love playing in front of people. [The fans] were loud, but a lot of our kids used it positively.” Richards also made sure the noise got dialed down significantly
in the third quarter. That’s when the Bulldogs put some distance between themselves and their namesakes, as they piled up 18 points in relatively rapid fashion. That opened up a comfortable 31-13 lead for Richards and allowed it to eventually bank a 31-26 victory over Batavia, which had captured 20 consecutive regularseason wins and was part of most preseason top 25s compiled within the Chicagoland area. “This is probably No. 1 [among regular-season triumphs] since I’ve taken over,” said Sheehan, who is in his sixth season of coaching at his alma mater. “[Batavia is] a quality program that’s well-coached with physical, smart kids. They’re everything we thought they’d be. “To go on the road and come
FOOTBALL FORECAST Mr. Perfect, a.k.a. Wally Findysz did not go
9 for 9 in week 2 as he did in week 1. Thus Ken Karrson and Jason Maholy picked up some ground on him and are a game back in the overall standings while Anthony Nasella is steady and Jeff Vorva went out on his own island three times last week and sank all three times. Gilligan would have been a better predictor than Vorva — even if he was hit in the head by a coconut. On to 10 new games for week 3:
Last week: Overall: Oak Lawn at Evergreen Park Richards at Lemont Shepard at Eisenhower Fenwick at Brother Rice Nazareth at Marist Stagg at Lincoln-Way East Sandburg at Lockport Wheaton St. Francis at Chicago Christian St. Laurence at St. Rita St. Xavier vs. Indianapolis
Ken Karrson 8-1 14-4 Evergreen Park Richards Eisenhower Brother Rice Marist Lincoln-Way East Sandburg St. Francis St. Rita Indianapolis
Jeff Vorva 4-5 11-7 Oak Lawn Richards Shepard Fenwick Marist Lincoln-Way East Sandburg St. Francis St. Rita Indianapolis
Anthony Nasella 7-2 13-5 Evergreen Park Richards Eisenhower Brother Rice Marist Stagg Sandburg St. Francis St. Rita St. Xavier
Jason Maholy 8-1 14-4 Oak Lawn Richards Eisenhower Brother Rice Marist Lincoln-Way East Sandburg St. Francis St. Rita Indianapolis
Wally Findysz 6-3 15-3 Evergreen Park Richards Eisenhower Fenwick Marist Lincoln-Way East Sandburg St. Francis St. Rita St. Xavier
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There’s something about Johnny Bartosh That “Johnny Football” nickname no longer seems to fit. How about “Johnny Footloose” instead? Or maybe “Johnny Screw Loose?” Of course, if he refuses to rein in his conduct and keeps acting the knucklehead, he’ll likely start being identified by most individuals as “Johnny Needs A Foot Up His ***.” Texas A&M University quarterback Johnny Manziel still possesses plenty of footballplaying chops, but the notoriety he gained in 2012 by becoming the first-ever freshman Heisman Trophy winner is quickly being replaced by his off-the-field antics in 2013. And actually, his on-field self is nothing to write home about lately, either. Not in a sheer productivity sense. That much was evident in the Aggies’ season-opener, when Manziel threw three second-half touchdown passes to help defeat Rice University 52-31. But instead of just leaving well enough alone and walking away as game-day hero once again, Manziel felt it necessary to rub his opponent’s nose in the lopsided outcome. He was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct after taunting two Owls players by pointing at the scoreboard following the last of his TD tosses. And, according to various reports, Manziel preceded that antic by making the typical gesture for money — rubbing his thumb and forefingers together — while walking down the field. In addition, he also mimicked signing an autograph while having a verbal exchange with a Rice linebacker. As an entire body of stupidity, Manziel’s madness is admittedly minor. Athletics has been filled with egotistical types for years, and a number of them simply don’t have a personal “off” button to engage when it comes to practicing a degree of humility. But you’d think Manziel would be trying a little harder to mind his behavioral P’s and Q’s these days after an unexpectedly turbulent summer. Allegations of his accepting money
for a January autograph session in Miami and for another in Connecticut — ESPN reported the latter was captured on a nine-minute video — surfaced and soon placed a bull’s-eye on Manziel, at least as far as the NCAA was concerned. And college sports’ ruling body wasted no time in making an example of Manziel by dropping the hammer on him — one made of velvet, as it turned out. The NCAA’s chosen punishment for Manziel’s alleged wrongdoing? A whopping halfgame suspension. That’s not a misprint. The penalty was for him to sit out the first two quarters of the Rice contest. According to the NCAA, Manziel was only in violation of a by-law prohibiting studentathletes from allowing use of their names or likenesses for commercial purposes. Seeing as how Manziel comes from a wealthy Texas oil family, there would certainly appear to be no need for him to accept money from any outside sources. And the NCAA claimed, based on information provided by Manziel, that indeed never happened. Boy, what a stunner. An accused individual says he’s clean. We all know that would never happen unless it was really true, right? Naturally, though, that begs one very important question: When was the last time anyone willingly incriminated himself? Let’s say, however, that Manziel didn’t directly pocket any cash for autographs. Why, then, would he have supposedly been caught on tape signing a number of them? And beyond that, what did he think the person who was asking for them would do afterward — hand them out free of charge? Nobody has that big a circle of friends. And while nothing more concrete could be proved by the NCAA, evidently Manziel wasn’t squeaky-clean here; otherwise, why was there any penalty meted out at all? But while he has been acting like a privileged punk who’s above the
rules, Manziel is only partially at fault for believing it. So, too, is the NCAA, which basically made a mockery of itself by issuing the laughable punishment. Manziel, or any other college football player, would have drawn a longer one for publicly bad-mouthing his university’s mascot. No, the NCAA only copped out on playing bad cop because it wouldn’t look good to have the most recent Heisman winner not playing at all for an extended period. Johnny Boy is a moneymaker for college football, and it’s bad business to keep your cash cow off the hash-marked milking machine. We sports fans must also share in the blame. From the time kids are old enough to throw or catch a ball with any amount of dexterity, we treat them differently from their peers. We all say sports’ significance should be de-emphasized at the collegiate and high school levels and greater importance placed on academics, but our actions tell a different story. We don’t cheer en masse for the kid who is a national honoree among physics or engineering majors, and nobody but his tuition-paying parents probably notices. Rarely, in fact, is even an athlete’s scholastic achievement noted. It is if the player’s a potential All-American, but a brainiac who happens to be a third-stringer? Forget about it. We media folks don’t write much about classroom accomplishments because, quite frankly, most of you wouldn’t bother to read it. You’d rather peruse stories about touchdowns and baskets and home runs. And that’s perfectly fine. Just remember, though, that others besides Johnny Manziel’s biological parents have had a hand in creating the guy we see being a spoiled sportsman today. The same holds true for all the Johnny Manziels who came before and those who have yet to be discovered. If there’s something about Johnny that doesn’t work well for us, just remember this: We asked for it.
Refusing to be shorted Chargers take care of business at homecoming By Ken Karrson A shortened week of preparation didn’t shortchange Stagg. While the Chargers were glad to win their season-opener, regardless of when it finally took place, there was no denying that a weather-induced reshuffling of the schedule did them no favors. After beating Hillcrest on Labor Day, Stagg coaches had just three days to get their players ready for Oak Lawn’s visit on Friday. As if that wasn’t a formidable enough task, it was further complicated by the fact that the Chargers’ home debut was also part of Stagg’s homecoming festivities. And the occasion would be heightened by the appearance of Amos Alonzo Stagg’s grandchildren, who were going to help celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary. But Chargers head coach Mike Fahey never let his athletes forget there was a game to be played. Despite all the apparent obstacles it was forced to clear, Stagg did so nicely, as it collected a 36-14 triumph over the Spartans. The Chargers opened a season with back-to-back wins for the first time since 2005, which, inter-
estingly enough, was also the last time they qualified for the state tournament. Stagg hadn’t won consecutive games at any point of a campaign since 2009. “Our kids were pumped and I’ve got to give them a lot of credit,” Fahey said. “To play two games in five days and execute a game plan as well as they did [on Friday] says a lot about them. Our seniors led the right way and everything just clicked. “We know we still have a lot of work to do [to improve], but we’re 2-0 and this was the best I’ve seen us play against a good team at Stagg High School in a long time.” The Chargers (2-0) shoved Oak Lawn (1-1) into an early hole by scoring twice within a few minutes. After running 12 plays and hitting a first-quarter payoff on Austin Kelly’s touchdown dash, Stagg’s defense pounced on a botched Spartans handoff during the latter’s initial series and tallied again two plays later when quarterback Adam Pilota bootlegged 8 yards. “They were on an emotional high and we couldn’t weather that quarter,” Oak Lawn coach Sean Lucas said.
“It was a weird week for us, but there were no excuses,” Fahey said. “We just kind of worked on what we had to, lined up and let our fundamentals take control. With that start and an enormous crowd [behind us], the kids really responded in a great way.” Lucas wasn’t so fortunate. While the Spartans finally broke through on quarterback Konrad Lach’s 9yard keeper in the second period, they still trailed by two scores at halftime after Kelly raced 15 yards to the visitors’ end zone. Oak Lawn had two solid chances to draw closer before the break, but came up empty both times primarily because of its own missteps. In the first of those instances, the Spartans couldn’t connect on a fade route and, thus, failed to exploit a Chargers cornerback who had slipped and fallen. Then just prior to intermission, Oak Lawn ventured to the Stagg 30, but got pushed backward by a sack and false start. “Five more yards [forward] and we could have tried a field goal,” Lucas said. “Even a field goal would have helped there. Any kind of points can build momentum.” (Continued on page 3)
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Oak Lawn quarterback Konrad Lach is brought down by Stagg’s David Griffith during Friday night’s matchup in Palos Hills.
Volleyball roundup Lady RedHawks earning new coach’s admiration By Anthony Nasella Even though Marist competed in just two varsity matches during the first two weeks of the 2013 season, Julie Popp-Hopkins hasn’t been idle. The Lady RedHawks’ first-year coach has been taking in the entire new experience and loves everything she is seeing within the program, especially from her own players. And that love was particularly evident when she watched Marist play with resilience against defending Class 4A state champion Benet Academy. The Lady RedHawks (2-0) fought back from a first-game loss to defeat the Lady Redwings in three sets, 12-25, 2519, 25-21, Friday night in Lisle. Ann Marie Stifter put down 11 kills for Marist, while Colleen Riley and Lizzie Zaleski both delivered eight. Riley augmented her work with three blocks. Also lending a hand were Molly Mayo (31 assists, seven digs) and Carolyn Yerkes (11 digs). “Playing on the road and defeating Benet was a great experience,” said Popp-Hopkins, a Queen of Peace graduate who also had a stellar collegiate volleyball career at the University of Illinois-Chicago. “Benet is a great program. They’re in our [East Suburban Catholic] conference and they’re back-to-back state champions, so there was a lot preparation on our end to face them. “We were working on our strengths and also working with a lot of new, fresh bodies on the court. We have just one returning starter from last year [in Yerkes], so we were preparing to play in a tough environment so early in the season.” And when the Lady RedHawks rebounded from their opening loss and started playing the kind of volleyball they had played in the previous decade-plus under Natalie Holder, it brought a smile to Popp-Hopkins’ face. “I could not have been happier as a coach with the way the girls played,” she said. “To see that kind of leadership and that kind of will so early in the season was great. They really pushed, despite the fact that we have some bumps and flaws we have to continually work at and improve upon.” As Marist was surging against Benet in the second and third games, Popp-Hopkins said cocaptains Yerkes and Mayo best exemplified her team’s high energy level. “Carolyn and Molly are definitely counted on for leadership,” she said. “And Carolyn definitely gets the best out of her teammates, and that’s what you want in a team leader. She pushes herself that hard, and it’s infectious. It’s great to have that presence on the court.” And even through a mere two
matches, Popp-Hopkins can already attach many superlatives to the Marist program. “The whole experience has been awesome,” she said. “It’s a great environment and everything that you’ve heard about. It’s a big family. “It was the goal, and it’s where I want to be. Marist has been nothing but supportive and excited. There’s a competitive spirit in this program. And Popp-Hopkins is confident the Lady RedHawks will continue to demonstrate that competitive drive in encounters against Glenbard West and York, the latter of which happens today and is Marist’s home opener. “The girls are working hard — from the two weeks of camp at the end of July, they’ve given me everything they have,” she said. “We have great senior leadership, which is great because we do have some young blood. They’re hungry to be out there, which is great. “And we’re playing good teams, which is good because you want to see where you’re at. We’re going to continue to play high-level volleyball.” MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs won four times last week, including three matches at a weekend tournament in Louisville. First, Mother McAuley dispatched Lockport 25-13, 25-7 last Tuesday. Ryann DeJarld led the way for the Macs with seven kills and four service aces, but McAuley also received solid input from Kelsey Clark (five kills), Caeley Hynes (four), Courtney Joyce (21 assists, four kills, five digs) and Carla Cahill (four aces, nine digs). The Macs’ conquests in Kentucky included ones over Holy Cross (25-16, 25-16), Eastern (2512, 25-17) and Ravenswood (2516, 25-22). DeJarld came through with five kills, three aces and seven digs to help McAuley get past Holy Cross, and she then produced a seven-kill, nine-dig, four-ace stat line opposite Eastern. Joyce was also a factor in both of those matches with 11 and 18 assists, respectively. MT. ASSISI The Screeching Eagles went 1-2 last week, with the win coming at Gordon Tech’s expense last Tuesday. Doling out defeats to Mt. Assisi were Immaculate Conception and Addison Trail. Anna Broadhurst pounded down eight kills to lead the Eagles (3-4) to their victory in a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference crossover match. Halee Hetzel chipped in two kills and three aces. Kelly Magliano (six kills) and Broadhurst (three) were Mt. Assisi’s notables in its loss to IC. Magliano (82 kills, 15 blocks), Broadhurst (49 kills, 11 blocks), MaryKate Wetzel (183 assists),
Jessica Jakubowski (55 digs) and Shyann Koenig (42 digs) are the Eagles’ season leaders to date. EVERGREEN PARK A 25-22, 25-19 win over CreteMonee last Tuesday salvaged an otherwise disappointing week for the Lady Mustangs, who absorbed setbacks against TF South (2515, 25-15) and Glenbard South (26-24, 24-16 in the West Aurora Tournament). Sarah Klawitter (seven kills, 12 digs, seven service points) and Maddie Voijeck (seven kills, eight digs, two aces) keyed for Evergreen Park’s triumph over the Lady Warriors. Klawitter (eight digs) and Voijeck (three kills) also did their part in a losing cause against the Lady Rebels, as did Emma Przeslicke (four kills) and Zoe Monks (six assists). RICHARDS The Lady Bulldogs improved their record to 7-1 with a 25-14, 25-16 victory over Bloom Township last Wednesday and a 2510, 25-15 romp over Hillcrest in Thursday’s South Suburban Conference opener. Kate Sullivan (eight assists three aces) led Richards past the Lady Blazing Trojans, while Dana Wujcik (six kills) was the Lady Bulldogs’ top gun against the Lady Hawks. CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights improved to 7-1 after defeating Oak Lawn (25-19, 25-22) last Wednesday and Illiana Christian (25-17, 25-23) on Friday. Jessica Krygsheld had seven kills and seven digs versus the Lady Spartans, while Sam Kubik distributed 10 assists for Chicago Christian. OAK LAWN One day after falling to Chicago Christian, the Lady Spartans turned the tables and pinned a 25-17, 25-13 loss on TF North in an SSC crossover match. Alyssa Radoicic had five kills and eight digs for Oak Lawn in its win, while Tara Hill added 14 assists and 10 digs. QUEEN OF PEACE The Pride came up short in two hard-fought matches last week: 27-25, 25-21 to Stagg on Tuesday and 23-25, 25-15, 25-11 to Fenwick on Wednesday. Queen of Peace’s Michelle Frederick had eight kills against the Lady Chargers and 12 kills versus the Lady Friars. SHEPARD Chrystal McAlpin (seven kills, seven blocks) and Bri Haugh (13 points, four aces, six kills) helped the Lady Astros (4-5, 1-0) defeat Tinley Park 23-25, 25-16, 25-17 in an SSC crossover encounter last Thursday. SANDBURG The Lady Eagles went 2-1 at Friday’s Lyons Quadrangular, beating Lake Forest (25-12, 25-14) and the host Lady Lions (25-19, 25-22) while being narrowly edged by York (21-25, 25-23, 25-23).
Ram tough — again Vikings’ strong second half does in Gordon Tech By Ken Karrson An American automaker describes one of its models as “Ram tough,” but it may want to reconsider that slogan. Better yet, perhaps the company should think about introducing a Vikings brand. That’s because, for two weeks running, a group bearing that name has been tougher than sets of Rams. One week after scoring an emotional victory over Burbank neighbor Reavis, St. Laurence drove past Gordon Tech. Like their namesakes before them, this latest collection of Rams was victimized by a third-quarter onslaught. This time, the Vikings erupted for 23 points over that 12-minute stretch, an uprising that staked St. Laurence to an 18-point advantage at Kavanagh Field. That was enough to get the job done, as the Vikings posted a 36-12 triumph in their home opener Friday night. While St. Laurence’s overall performance didn’t rate as high a grade as their display the week before, at least in head coach Harold Blackmon’s eyes, there was something to be said for the Vikings’ ability to win a game sandwiched between two higherprofile contests. In addition to meeting Reavis for the first time ever on the football field, St. Laurence’s early schedule included an encounter with traditional Chicago Catholic League Blue power St. Rita. That game takes place Friday at Pat Cronin Field. “We kind of warned them about the letdown game [in Week 2],” Blackmon said of his players. “You kind of tend to overlook Gordon Tech in that situation, but they’ve got some talented players over there and they’re a pretty tough team. “We constantly reminded [our
guys] of the position we were in last year and how we didn’t want to be there again. It was not a perfect game, but we’re just working hard. No matter what happens from here on out, I hope people see that discipline means more than talent at this level.” The Vikings notched the lone score of the opening half midway through the second period, when Bob Kelly culminated a seven-play, 66-yard march by completing a 17-yard touchdown pass to Andy Gamboa on a fourth-and-11 play. Senior tailback Frank Miller (20 carries, 143 yards) highlighted the possession with 50 rushing yards on just three totes. The Rams made only minor rumblings through the first 24 minutes. One series ended with Joey Garcia’s fumble recovery, while their last one of the half concluded at the St. Laurence 17 when time ran out on them. Any missed opportunities were magnified, though, when Eric Sadowski’s 23-yard field goal began the Vikings’ third-period point blitz. His 45-yard kickoff return enabled the home squad to open its initial series in Gordon Tech territory, and things just went downhill from there for the visitors. Miller (5 yards) and Julian Gonzales (9 yards) both produced touchdown runs, which offset one by the Rams’ Howard Williams (52 yards), then Sadowski made his presence felt on defense by scooping up a Gordon Tech fumble and returning it 36 yards for a score. That latter play was set up by Tom Lyons and Frank Tomaskovic, who combined to force the drop. Lyons (six solo tackles, one assist) and Sadowski (seven solos, four assists) were St. Laurence’s statistical leaders on the prevention side. As for the offense, Kelly’s 12yard pass to Pete Kopacz suc-
cessfully completed a 13-play trek that ate up nearly seven minutes of the fourth quarter and served as the final nail hammered in by the Vikings. St. Laurence ended the evening with 260 total yards, which included more than 100 both rushing and throwing. “There were moments in the game where we got tested adversity-wise,” Blackmon said. “We had a few dropped passes — Gordon Tech intercepted one and a couple [others] led to third-down stops — but we have to pass the ball. We told the players, ‘We’ll continue to grind the game out.’ “I think they had playing-athome jitters. They wanted to do so well I think they were becoming tense, [but] it was good to at least finish strong. I think our kids are in good shape and got stronger as the game went on.” Blackmon also liked the fact that Kelly was willing and able to spread the ball around. The Vikings lost their would-be primary receiver Kevin Wierzgac to injury before the season, but thus far they’ve made up for his loss with variety — seven different St. Laurence players caught at least one Kelly throw on this occasion. Matt Gurgone and Miller led the way with two receptions each. One of Gurgone’s was a 43-yarder that preceded Gonzales’ TD. “We miss Kevin as a teammate, but everyone has to pick up for Kevin in his own way,” Blackmon said. “You never know whose number is going to be called.” Several Vikings were dealing with a bout of flu that left them in a somewhat weakened state. Blackmon is anticipating a full return to health by the time St. Laurence has to tangle with the Mustangs. More importantly, he wants his (Continued on page 4)
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On target on the field Mustangs sneak past Phillips in ‘opener’ By Ken Karrson From the easy chair into the fire — that pretty much described Evergreen Park’s entrance into the 2013 football season. The Mustangs didn’t just lounge around prior to Friday night’s meeting with Phillips, of course, but they also didn’t have any previous on-field experiences off which to build. Evergreen’s scheduled season-opener against Little Village the week before never got played, first because inclement weather forced a postponement, then because Phoenix coaches couldn’t agree on any suggested makeup time later in the weekend. As a result, the Mustangs’ Week 1 win came via forfeit, which meant Phillips represented their first actual competition. And the Wildcats definitely offered a bigtime challenge. In fact, Phillips, which had pushed De La Salle to overtime one week earlier, very nearly left Evergreen with a victory in tow. Three things — or, rather, three people — kept the Wildcats from doing so. When Mustangs quarterback Jonathan O’Brien hooked up with Jacquet McClendon on a 15yard touchdown pass with 37.7 seconds remaining in regulation, Evergreen expunged a deficit and moved in front by three points. And then Tim Walsh came to the Mustangs’ defensive rescue. Walsh, who already had one interception to his credit, swiped another pass in his own end zone. That quashed Phillips’ furious comeback bid in the closing seconds and salted away a hard-fought 35-32 triumph for Evergreen. “It was tough,” Mustangs coach Dan Hartman said of gaining the win. “They were a very, very good team. They’ve got a really
good coaching staff, with a few ex-NFLers on it, and we knew after last year they were going to be a difficult matchup. “First of all, every guy that touches the ball for them can bring it to the house [in one play]. And they play hard from the first snap to the last one.” That much was evident in the Wildcats’ ability to make substantial headway on their final possession. A good kickoff return gave Phillips favorable field position in the late going, and it chewed up another big chunk of yardage with a long pass completion just prior to Walsh’s theft. Interceptions had been a bane for Evergreen (2-0), too, as O’Brien got picked off four times in the first half. One of those was returned 90 yards for a touchdown. Phillips was also guilty of some pre-halftime sloppiness, but it overcame a couple fumbles well enough to establish a 21-6 lead. Hartman attributed some of his own team’s troubles to its debuting a week later than everyone else. “I think it was definitely a disadvantage not being on the field the first week,” he said. “[But our guys] never really let themselves get down [mentally]. Nobody quit because they knew they had a chance.” Hope became reality when the Mustangs scored twice before intermission to draw within a single point of their opponent. Will Jones’ recovery of a bad snap in the Wildcats’ end zone gave Evergreen a much-needed boost and Keyshawn Carpenter followed up soon after with a 5-yard TD run, his second score of the half. The senior tailback, who rushed for 172 yards on 30 carries, capped an earlier 90-yard drive with a 1-yard plunge. “They knew we made a bunch
of mental mistakes [previously],” Hartman said of his athletes. “They had some confidence after they were able to claw their way back into it.” O’Brien was among those players who got an emotional lift. Despite his rocky start, O’Brien wound up completing 18-of-35 passes for 224 yards. One of those aerials, to Eric Gurrister, became a 35-yard scoring play. “We tried to keep him positive,” Hartman said of his senior signal-caller, “and he came out and played well [in the second half].” Gurrister, who also made a clutch fourth-down catch on the Mustangs’ game-winning march, finished the night with seven receptions and 100 yards’ worth of gains. McClendon accrued 124 yards with his 10 catches. On the defensive side, Don Oresky (interception) and James Jackson joined Walsh as influential figures. The contest was the first ever played on Evergreen’s refurbished field, which now sports artificial turf. The Mustangs also attracted a full house — Hartman believed it was the largest crowd for a home football game in several seasons. The third-year coach called his club’s win “big,” and its importance might be seen more clearly as Evergreen begins another journey through the South Suburban Conference Red. Its initial encounter is with neighboring Oak Lawn Friday night.
Statistics Evergreen Park Phillips
Final 35 32
Evergreen Park Rushing: Carpenter 30172. Passing: O’Brien 35-18-224. Receiving: McClendon 10-124, Gurrister 7-100.
Growing pains Youthful Astros absorb another hit By Ken Karrson Growing pains are called that for a reason. Simply put, there’s nothing enjoyable about them, as Shepard players found out again Friday night. The Astros were hoping their season-opening trouncing at the hands of visiting Brother Rice had merely been an anomaly. Instead, it was an indicator of things to come, at least for another week. A trip to Chicago Heights for a confrontation with Marian Catholic did Shepard absolutely no good in the rebuilding-confidence department; in fact, it made things worse. The Astros did score their first points of 2013, and Edgar Madrigal’s 22-yard field goal actually staked them to a 3-0 lead. However, it was all downhill from there. A special-teams mishap by Shepard laid the groundwork for the Spartans’ go-ahead score, and the tandem of Ki-Jana Carter and Emilio Garza proceeded to make life miserable for the Astros the rest of the night. Between them, the Marian duo tallied a half-dozen times, with each player including a punt return among his three touchdowns. Their combined efforts led to a resounding 49-3 victory for the Spartans, their second in as many outings under new coach Jerry Verde. Verde, a Marian grad, guided Crete-Monee to the Class 6A title a year ago. He replaced his former prep coach, Dave Mattio, as the Spartans’ boss. While the immediate future appears bright for Marian, the Astros (0-2) are still trying to navigate their way through some early rough waters. “We have a lot of guys start-
Eagles (Continued from page 1) “That was impressive,” Wierzal said of the Eagles’ last possession of the second period. “There was probably less than three minutes left [when it began]. Our [original] concern was would we be able to score enough points to keep it close?” The answer was yes, but Wierzal didn’t breathe a sigh of relief until time ran out completely. Even with only about a half-minute with which to work at game’s end, he felt the T’bolts posed a threat, especially with the explosive Franklin on their side. “Him in the open field is about as scary as it gets,” Wierzal said. “You’re in the prevent defense and people are spread out. If somebody’s out of position, there’s a lot of room to run.” Sandburg travels to Lockport for its SouthWest Suburban Con-
ing who we’re going to have to bring along [slowly] and be patient with,” Shepard coach Dominic Passolano said. “It’s one of those deals where we can’t feel sorry for ourselves. “We did see some improvement in areas. There wasn’t a consistency to it obviously, but we can’t jump down their throats and lose them [mentally].” A big part of the Astros’ current trouble is a shortage of differencemaking talent. “We’ve been spoiled the last four years, where we’ve had the speed and skill [athletes],” Passolano said. “We don’t have the people who can make big plays. “It’s a huge step forward for us competition-wise playing Brother Rice and Marian — the two teams we played really came after us. Marian’s numbers are down, but they’re still a program that goes up against great competition.” Passolano did like the intensity his guys displayed at the outset, but he worried about the staying power of that emotion. “Our defense was making them work,” Passolano said. “But we were exerting so much effort and focus that it was going to be tough to keep it up.” Sure enough, when the situation headed south on Shepard, there was no turning it back around. The Spartans accumulated nearly 300 yards of total offense, while the Astros had to be content with generating just 99 yards in all, although that bettered the previous week’s showing versus Rice by more than 40. Kyle Dye’s 26 yards topped Shepard’s ground-gaining work, while E.J. Rueck’s two catches and 24 yards led a meager aerial attack. Both players helped out on
the defensive side by respectively forcing and recovering a Marian fumble. Shane Javorski (three solo tackles, four assists), Jabari Jones (three solos, three assists, one tackle for loss) and Khalid Mitchell (two solos, two assists, one tackle for loss, interception) were other principal figures for the Astros. Shepard will attempt to get on the right track Friday night, when it begins South Suburban Conference Red play by matching up with District 218 neighbor Eisenhower. The Cardinals are off to a 2-0 start in 2013. “Last year, they were in the same boat as us this year,” Passolano said. “There’s a lack of experience [on our part] and we’ve made rookie mistakes. But the players see the consistency other teams have and that’s what we want to [eventually] see.”
ference Blue opener on Friday. “This [win] helped our kids believe in themselves again,” Wierzal said, “but we’ve got to start playing our best ball real quick.”
from Jacob Platt (Michael Brennan kick) CS — Johnson, 23-yd. pass from Leland (Milazzo kick) VJA — Jarvious Franklin, 19-yd. run (Brennan kick) CS — Leland, 1-yd. run (Milazzo kick) CS — Adam Valiga, 3-yd. pass from Leland (Milazzo kick) VJA — AJ Malzone, 11-yd. pass from Platt (Brennan kick) VJA — Sanfilippo, 13-yd. pass from Platt (Brennan kick) VJA — Franklin, 12-yd. run (Brennan kick) CS — Aidan Muno-Kohn, 7-yd. run (Milazzo kick) CS — Brian Langowski, 4-yd. run (Milazzo kick)
Statistics Andrew Sandburg First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.
7 7 14 7 - 35 14 14 0 14 - 42 VJA 28 209 212 421 26-20 1-0 0 5-51 1-39.0
Statistics Marian Catholic Shepard Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted
Final 49 3 ABS 51 48 99 21-7 0-0 2
MC 97 198 295 14-8 1-1 1
Scoring ABS — Edgar Madrigal, 22-yd. field goal Shepard Rushing: Dye 15-26, Huddleston 4-22, Javorski 6-9, Jones 2-(-1), E. Williams 1-(-5). Passing: Javorski 21-7-48. Receiving: Rueck 2-24, R. Williams 219, Vitello 1-4, Dye 1-2, E. Williams 1-(-1).
CS 23 250 186 436 17-11 1-0 1 3-20 2-41.0 Sandburg Rushing: Muno-Kohn 11102, Langowski 13-78, Johnson 5-54, Scoring Leland 2-14, Trentacoste 2-2. Passing: CS — Lavelle Johnson, 64-yd. pass Leland 17-11-186. Receiving: Johnson from Sean Leland (Jonathan Milazzo 3-98, Bresingham 3-54, Carney 2-17, kick) Langowski 1-7, Muno-Kohn 1-7, Valiga VJA — Nino Sanfilippo, 11-yd. pass 1-3.
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While the Stagg sidelines erupt, first-year head coach Mike Fahey (in hat) remains stoic after the Chargers score a second-half touchdown against Oak Lawn Friday Night. A 36-14 victory gave Stagg its best start to a season since 2005.
Chargers (Continued from page 2) The Spartans had that concept reinforced to them at the start of the third stanza, when the Chargers embarked on a 13-play march that used up about eight minutes and extended the home team’s lead to 29-7. The mammoth trek was culminated by Jack Duffner’s 12-yard gallop to paydirt. “Once we got to that point, we felt pretty good,” Fahey said. “Their defense looked gassed, [so] we just kept the ball on the ground.” Stagg was so effective running the ball that it attempted only four passes. Rushing-wise, the Chargers amassed more than 300 yards. Chioke Elmore delivered their final touchdown on a 2-yard dash. “He uses their personnel well,” Lucas said of his coaching counterpart. “They just came out and got us.” Lucas had tried to sell his guys on the idea that they were experiencing a playoff atmosphere and told them they were still very much in the game midway through it, but there was no bouncing back once Stagg garnered its fourth TD. “Our effort was unacceptable,” said Lucas, whose team notched its other TD on Ray Howard’s 6yard run in the fourth quarter. “The circumstances of the game starting like that didn’t help things. I thought that carried their emotions higher than they would have been, but we didn’t compete the way we should have and it was disappointing.” Oak Lawn enters the South Suburban Conference Red portion of its slate Friday against Evergreen Park, which picked up its first on-field win of the season last week by rallying in the final minute to beat Phillips. Lucas admitted the Mustangs have “some fast kids and it’ll be hard to simulate certain aspects” in practice, but he simply wants to see more out of his own team. In particular, he desires better tackling efficiency by his prevention-side group. Lucas wasn’t crazy about the fact that secondary man Ryne Melnick (nine solo
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Stagg junior Dennis Egan was hard to pull down all night, but Oak Lawn’s Joe Robinson gives it a try in Friday night’s game. The Chargers celebrated homecoming by defeating the Spartans. stops, two assists) posted the most impressive stats in that category. “It’s tough [for a ball carrier] to get out of a mob of tacklers,” Lucas said. “We just need to take care of ourselves. We need to shore up the disconnect between what we’re teaching and what the kids are doing on Friday night.” Joe Robinson (six solos, two assists) and Kyle Kuzur (five solos, eight assists) were other main men on defense. Stagg squares off with LincolnWay East in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue clash on Friday. “No disrespect to Oak Lawn or Hillcrest, but our schedule gets a lot tougher,” Fahey said. “These [first two] games were huge for us because we put ourselves in a good position to get to the playoffs. It’s been a long time [since that happened]. “We talked to the kids about that. It’s been hard, but the kids
are excited.”
Statistics Oak Lawn Stagg
0 7 14 8
0 7
7 - 14 7 - 36
Scoring AAS — Austin Kelly, 4-yd. run (Athanasios Makris kick) AAS — Adam Pilota, 8-yd. run (Makris kick) OL — Konrad Lach, 9-yd. run Byron Duran kick) AAS — Kelly, 15-yd. run (Dennis Egan, pass from Pilota) AAS — Jack Duffner, 12-yd. run (Makris kick) AAS — Chioke Elmore, 2-yd. run (Makris kick) OL — Ray Howard, 6-yd. run (Duran kick) Oak Lawn Rushing: Howard 19-129, Lach 5-25, McCarthy 2-8, Gipson 1-1. Passing: Lach 13-5-64. Receiving: Howard 2-32, Zurek 2-14, Scanlon 1-18.
Community sports news Robertson, Hampton recognized sessions should contact Gary Flossmoor Country Club, 1441 Ferguson at (630) 935-1150 or Western Ave., in Flossmoor. as Sandburg’s top athletes sshootersbball@aol.com, or visit Fisk will compete against golf 2013 graduates Ricky Robert-
son and Dakota Hampton were recently chosen as Sandburg’s Athletes of the Year for the 201213 school year. Robertson, who now attends the University of Wisconsin, completed a two-year varsity wrestling career with the Eagles with a 991 record. He went 50-0 as a senior en route to capturing a state championship and was named the nation’s No. 1 wrestler at 195 pounds by Win magazine. Sandburg also prospered on the whole during Robertson’s time there, as the Eagles landed back-to-back team state titles. In addition to his high school honors, Robertson won a Cadet national championship, got selected for the all-tournament squad at the pretigious Clash National Duals and was a member of Team Illinois. Hampton, the daughter of former Chicago Bears great Dan Hampton, was a three-time varsity letter winner in volleyball and registered over 800 kills during her prep career. An all-stater as a senior, Hampton currently attends South Florida University.
South Side Shooters fall session for girls underway
The South Side Shooters Girls Basketball Club began its “Skills and Scrimmages” fall session this past Tuesday at Stagg. Girls in grades 4-12 who are interested in attending future
ers on the club’s par-3 seventh hole. Registration for the event begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun OL High School to co-host start to follow at noon. Lunch bass-fishing tourney and dinner are included in the Oak Lawn High School and $325 cost. Rayjus Outdoors will co-host a The CSC provides programs at bass-fishing tournament on Satur- no charge for anyone affected by day, Oct. 12, at the Kankakee/Des cancer in more than 70 ChicagoPlaines River. land south-side communities. For The event begins with a 6 a.m. more information, call 798-9171 check-in. Competition will start or visit www.cancersupportcenter. at 7:15 and run through 2 p.m. org. Schools may register an unlimited number of boats, but the overall field will not exceed 50. Each 5K race to be held at Midway boat, which must be captained Midway Airport will be the by an adult, can include up to site of a 5K race on Sunday. The Midway Fly Away 5K, which gets four anglers. The cost of entry is $40 per underway at 8 a.m., will benefit boat. For information, contact Special Olympics Chicago. Chris Kuchyt at ckuchyt@olchs. Participants can either run or walk the course, which is located org. directly on the airfield. The race will begin and end at the SouthBack-to-School basketball west Airlines Hangar. camp underway Participants can also create a Illinois Hoopla is conducting a personal fundraising page on that Back-to-School basketball camp same web site. Those individuals for youngsters through Hallow- raising $250 or more will autoeen. matically be entered into a con In addition, tryouts will be held test to win two round-trip airline Sept. 19 for Hoopla’s winter travel tickets to anywhere in the contiseason. For complete details, con- nental U.S. with no restrictions tact Rick Palmer at Hooplamr@ or blackout dates. gmail.com or 460-6513, or visit On-site registration will be www.illinois.hoopla.com. available on race day between 6 and 7:30 a.m. Participants Fisk to appear at CSC golf outing should bring a photo ID and Hall of Fame catcher Carlton check in at the Southwest HanFisk will be the special guest at gar, 5035 W. 55th Street. Free the 22nd annual Cancer Support parking will be available for all Center golf outing on Friday, at participants. www.shootersbball.com.
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Forgettable Momence Redskins too much for Knights to handle By Ken Karrson
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Marist receiver Flynn Nagel races down the field for the first of his three touchdowns Friday night against Brother Rice. The RedHawks defeated the Crusaders 55-14 in Mount Greenwood.
RedHawks (Continued from page 1) They obviously understood the urgency they had to have. “It was a long week of preparation, but the best thing that happened was playing this game after losing to St. Rita.” That Week 1 loss to the Mustangs featured Donegan trying to rally Marist (1-1) in the waning moments. It offered only a glimpse of his capabilities, but Donegan’s emergence in the RedHawks’ second outing of the season didn’t shock his coach at all. “We knew we could put him in at any time as a junior [and be OK],” Dunne said. “He really prepared well and kept learning, and he worked extremely hard in the offseason. “He had a great day [here]. He threw the ball [well], made great reads and was a tremendous leader.” And Donegan did that while involved in a highly emotional contest. “[With] Jack’s attitude,” Dunne said, “I think he’s embraced that [starring] role and looked forward to this opportunity.” Seven-and-a-half minutes into the game, Rice’s opportunity to reign supreme was already in serious jeopardy. Marist had scored twice by that time, using Donegan throws of 56 and 17 yards to Flynn Nagel to construct a 14-0 cushion. Before the first period ended, Notre Dame University-bound Nic Weishar got into the act as he grabbed touchdown passes of 26 and 6 yards from Donegan. In between Weishar’s tallies, the Crusaders had seemingly gotten on the board, but Marcus Jones’ TD run was wiped out by a penalty. Rice quarterback Alex Alarcon was intercepted right after that and the visitors’ threat unceremoniously died. Victor Ogbebor (six tackles), Jawill Aldridge (eight tackles, two pass breakups) and Isaiah Bickhem all stole Alarcon throws during the contest, with the latter returning his 87 yards in the second stanza to account for the home team’s fifth touchdown. “Give Marist credit — they’re a talented team,” Crusaders coach Brian Badke said. “Those are tough guys to match up with for anybody.” In particular, Badke acknowledged the impact Weishar and Nagel had on the proceedings. Both players added a third TD grab in the second quarter, and they combined for a total of 15 catches and 265 receiving yards. While the duo appeared unstoppable, any scheme Badke employed against them lacked one major component: Chris Rozell. Rice’s all-area receiver and starting defensive back sat out the contest because of a strained ACL suffered in a Monday practice. He’ll be absent from the lineup
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Marist’s Peter Andreotti is stopped after a gain against Brother Rice Friday night. anywhere from 2-to-4 weeks. “He’s a big part of what we do, offensively and defensively, and him not playing definitely hurt,” Badke said. “Does it take 55 points off the board? No, but he’s a guy that can match up speed-wise with guys like Nagel and Weishar. “Injuries are part of the game, but we’re very, very thin [in some spots]. It’s like losing two guys [with Rozell out].” Jones’ 6-yard dash expunged the Crusaders’ shutout in the second period, but they were still staring up at an insurmountable 48-7 halftime deficit. A running clock was put into effect for the entire second half, but both squads managed to tack on one more score. Luke Mueller (nine receptions, 129 yards) supplied Rice’s TD in the third quarter by catching a 5-yard toss from Alarcon, while Peter Andreotti raced 11 yards in the final stanza for the RedHawks’ lone rushing touchdown. Marist finished with over 440 total yards. The RedHawks’ statistical leaders on defense were David Nelson and Marco Weidman, each of whom was credited with nine tackles. Tim Finucane made five stops, including two that resulted in lost yardage for the Crusaders. Individual standouts for Rice on that same side of the ball included Robert Woods, Erich Lieser, Jimmy Opoka, Julian Davis and Dan Scanlon, all of whom registered four solo tackles and had at least one assist. “From Week 1 to Week 2, you want to see that big improvement,” Badke said. “We didn’t see that obviously, so now we’ve got to see it from Week 2 to Week 3. This is a test for our character, but the kids should be motivated to play well. “Our record’s 1-1 and we’re in the same situation as last year. There might be a chance we could play [Marist] again — how good would that be? But we’ve got to focus on what’s right in front of us.” That would be Fenwick, which visits Joe Johnston Field for a
Chicago Catholic League crossover game on Friday. The RedHawks, meanwhile, tangle with Nazareth Academy that same night in their East Suburban Catholic Conference opener, and Dunne doesn’t want his guys basking too long in the afterglow of success against the Crusaders. “That game was over Friday night,” he said. “Our guys realize we have a lot of room to improve.”
Statistics Brother Rice Marist First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.
0 7 28 20
7 0
0 - 14 7 - 55
BR 13 101 137 238 30-11 0-0 3 7-75 5-38.0
MA 19 100 341 441 27-23 1-1 0 6-50 0-0
Brother Rice Rushing: Jones 8-45, Smith 2-21, Alarcon 7-16, Desmond 2-15, Smesler 1-5, Mueller 1-(-1). Passing: Alarcon 30-11-137. Receiving: Mueller 9-129, Butler 1-5, Jones 1-3. Marist Rushing: Andreotti 18-97, Aldridge 1-5, Schmidt 2-1, Proffit1-(-3). Passing: Donegan 27-23-341. Receiving: Weishar 10-151, Nagel 5-114, Neal 4-16, Ferguson 2-48, Andreotti 2-12.
By winning its first three dual matches of the season and then finishing as runner-up at Saturday’s Ottawa Invitational, Sandburg’s girls’ tennis team has thrilled coach Brian Ostrander. The strong start was not completely unexpected, seeing as how the Lady Eagles field a deep and talented team. However, that didn’t diminish the impressive nature of Sandburg’s victories over Chicago Christian (5-0), University High (4-2) and Lincoln-Way North (7-0) during a three-day span last week. At Ottawa, the Lady Eagles wound up second by only one point. “We played our first three matches last week and won all three, which is awesome,” Ostrander said. “It was a great start, and then we competed very well at Ottawa. A couple [doubles] matches didn’t go our way, but
it was still a great effort and outing for the girls.” Laying the groundwork for the shutout of Christian were singles players Molly Treverso and Natalie Schultz, plus the doubles pairs of Allia Obunaim-Priya Sharma, Nisha Riley-Jackie Makdah and Lauren Mitchell-Maddie Sheehan. Sandburg will try to keep things rolling today against a highly regarded Homewood-Flossmoor squad. “Homewood-Flossmoor is the best team in this area,” Ostrander said. “And while we don’t have state-ranked players like they do, we do have a deep roster that I believe is capable of competing with them. It will be a good test to see where we are. “We know we have a lot of work to do as a team, and we know that our players have to improve in order to succeed at the state level. But the potential is there.”
Leading the way for Sandburg this year is the senior trio of team captain Treverso, Mitchell and Sheehan. Treverso went 4-2 last week, and Ostrander said he was especially pleased with Mitchell’s and Sheehan’s performance as a doubles team at Ottawa. “They won the third-doubles championship, and that was a big highlight,” he said. “They are counted on as leaders, and them winning at Ottawa was a big step in the senior leadership that we are counting on them to provide. “Molly is the player who drives our team. Her losses were a threeset loss and a two-set loss in the finals of Ottawa tournament. She beat the players she was supposed to beat and lost to the players she was supposed to lose to — that’s all we can expect from her.” Shultz lost just one match at Ottawa, as did the doubles duo of Obunaim-Sharma. The latter (Continued on page 6)
team-leading total on the ground. He also caught five passes for 45 yards, while Justin Downs hauled in six Christian Bolhuis throws for 42 more yards. Bolhuis was the Knights’ top defender with five solo stops, five assists and one-half tackle for loss. Clay Bouquet (three solos, two assists, one tackle for loss), Brandon Schmidt (one solo, five assists) and Roundtree (three solos) were other notables on that side of the ball. As for Christian’s next foe, Coach Bolhuis admitted “a great challenge” awaits his guys. “Wheaton-St. Francis runs a pro-style offense and we are going to have to buckle down and play smash-mouth football,” he said. “It’s back to basics and a great scheme to prepare us for what’s ahead.”
Statistics Chgo. Christian Momence Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.
0 7 7 14
0 0 - 7 7 13 - 41
CC 36 113 149 29-16 1-1 3 9-72 7-23.9
MO 185 205 390 14-10 4-4 0 5-45 1-25.0
Scoring MO — Zach Hamman, 16-yd. pass from Aaron Cantwell (Jon Salazar kick) CC — Josh Hill, 70-yd. fumble return (Jeremy Slager Evans kick) MO — Blake Lawrence, 22-yd. pass from Cantwell (Salazar kick) MO — Leanthony Reasnover, 6-yd. run (Salazar kick) MO — Reasnover, 21-yd. run (Salazar kick) MO — Lawrence, 15-yd. pass from Cantwell (Salazar kick) MO — Tre Spears, 20-yd. interception return (kick failed) Chicago Christian Rushing: Roundtree 14-24, Bolhuis 8-7, Rattler 4-5. Passing: Bolhuis 29-16-113. Receiving: Downs 6-42, Roundtree 5-45, De Vries 2-12, Bruinius 1-5, Evans 1-5, Santarelli 1-4.
AYSO soccer season in full swing The Palos AYSO soccer season is in full swing, and a number of matches were contested last week. Following is a recap of those reported encounters
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Team #2 4, Avalanche 4 Seven different players found the back of the net as the Avalanche and Team # 2 battled to a draw. Scoring for Team #1 were John Mattes (two goals), Michael Kaunas and Adam Alleruzzo. Martin Kizlaitis was Team # 2’s top performer with a goal and assist, but Wael Gad, Alejandro Hucker and Kyle Donnahue all tallied as well. Lightning 3, Team #6 3 Another tie was registered in the Under-14 Division, as Ramiz Fakhoury scored twice and Darek Michniak had one goal for the Lightning. Jake Yerkes assisted on one of the markers.
Scoring MA — Flynn Nagel, 56-yd. pass from Jack Donegan (Cillian Hannon kick) MA — Nagel, 17-yd. pass from Donegan (Hannon kick) MA — Nic Weishar, 26-yd. pass from Donegan (Hannon kick) MA — Weishar, 6-yd. pass from Donegan (Hannon kick) BR — Marcus Jones, 6-yd. run (Brian Kane kick) MA — Isaiah Bickhem, 87-yd. interception return (kick blocked) MA — Nagel, 34-yd. pass from Donegan (Hannon kick) MA — Weishar, 31-yd. pass from Donegan (Hannon kick) UNDER-12 BR — Luke Mueller, 5-yd. pass from Silver Soldiers 4, Blue Smurfs 2 Alex Alarcon (Kane kick) Two goals from James Hunt, MA — Peter Andreotti, 11-yd. run plus one apiece by Matt Bogner (Hannon kick)
Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella
A sewage plant situated close to Momence High School unexpectedly provided the ideal backdrop for Friday night’s contest between the host Redskins and Chicago Christian. “It stunk,” Knights coach Jim Bolhuis said, “and the teams stunk. [At] the beginning of the game, both teams were awful. “From our point, it was mostly missed blocks and missed assignments. We were making some [mental] mistakes, but they were fumbling snaps and dropping the ball. I think both teams were dealing with inexperience, but it was a very messy first half.” Momence, though, cleaned up its act right before intermission, scoring twice within a short span to break a 7-all tie and establish a 21-7 lead for itself. Christian never recovered from that brief flurry and wound up getting tagged with a 41-7 setback. The Redskins also beat the Knights soundly in a 2012 encounter in Palos Heights, but Bolhuis felt his squad exited this latest game in better shape than it did from the 56-12 affair of a year ago. “What came out of it for us [now] is that our kids gained a ton of good experience,” he said. “We’re more seasoned and prepared [after this]. Last year, we came out of it hurting.” In a physical sense, Christian (1-1) didn’t emerge completely unscathed from this latest matchup, either, as Kendall Evans suffered a bruised hip in the opening half. While the senior is expected to be ready for Friday’s home opener versus Wheaton-St. Francis, his absence was keenly felt by a team whose roster is not overstocked. “Some of the kids who would [normally] fill in played in the JV game,” Bolhuis said. “We had players playing out of position and there was a domino effect.” Despite the problems, the Knights stonewalled an early threat by Momence with a caused fumble. Not only did the turnover prevent the Redskins from extending a 7-0 lead, but it en-
abled Christian to pull even with its hosts as freshman Josh Hill returned the ball 70 yards for a touchdown. The score remained unchanged through most of the second period, but then Momence struck on consecutive possessions. Redskins quarterback Aaron Cantwell’s 22-yard pass to Blake Lawrence put the home team back on top, then after the Knights failed to get off a fourth-down punt Momence began another series deep in Christian territory. Tailback Leanthony Reasnover provided an eventual payoff with his 6-yard run and the Redskins took a 21-7 edge into halftime with them. “They got it together,” Bolhuis said of Momence. “[The Redskins] were feeling, I’m sure, that they should have been up by more than 14-7 [prior to that], but they didn’t have anything going on in the first half. Had we been able to hold it together and keep our composure in the first half, it might have been different [in the end].” The Knights actually got better in the second half as well, but didn’t have anything concrete to show for that improvement. Christian embarked on a couple promising treks, one of which brought it inside Momence’s 5 during the third stanza, but a fumble ruined that potential scoring opportunity and left the visitors in arrears by 14. The Redskins then stretched their lead out further on Reasnover’s 21-yard burst and pretty much wrapped up the decision. One more touchdown catch by Lawrence in the fourth quarter and Tre Spears’ pick six finalized the verdict. The latter returned his interception 20 yards. Both clubs committed four miscues, but Momence prevailed largely because of outgaining the Knights by nearly 250 yards. That happened in spite of Christian’s running 16 more offensive plays than its foe. One week after assaulting North Lawndale with over 150 rushing yards, Colby Roundtree was limited to 24, which still ranked as a
Brian Sweeny notched an assist, while Hughes, Kaleb Donnahue, James Murphy and Matthew Rivera shared the netminding duties and anchored a robust Energy defense. Also helping out in that area were Mia Pagnotta, Isabel Piper, Devin Thielmann, Alaina Wolan and Maya Doyle. The Energy were losing 1-0 in the third period when an infraction by the Ghosts resulted in a penalty kick, which Senanov converted to get his team on the board. Team #9 5, Green Monsters 3 Two goals by Michael Georgiou and one from Jonathan Lezon couldn’t save the Monsters from a loss to Team #9. Kevin Brennan and Yosef Ismail also played well in defeat for the Monsters.
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and John Kennedy were enough to lift the Soldiers past the Smurfs. Omar Gad distributed an assist for the Soldiers and Griffen Sterling also played well in a winning cause. Smurfs standouts included Ethan Zickert (goal), Aidan O’Leary (goal), Eric Nunez (assist) and George Evangelopolous (assist). Blazing Energy 4, Ghosts 1 Andrew Hughes and Matthew Senanov both booted home a pair of goals, and the Energy used those as the springboard to a triumph over the Ghosts.
Team #13 1, Neon Lights 0 The Lights were turned off by Team #13, which recorded a shutout. Daniel Sweeney, Dylan Gumtow, G.G. Navarrete, Maggie McHugh, Nate Tran and William Hardison were the Lights’ principal figures in the match. White Fury 2, Red Bull 1 Colin Budd had a goal, but Red Bull couldn’t do any additional offensive damage against White Fury, who made off with a lowscoring victory. Ryan Farkas, Karim Mohamed and John Vasiliades were other contributors on offense for Red Bull, while Grace Compagner, Josh Miller and Kaidence Roque aided the defense. Rubber Duckies 8, Piranhas 0 A four-goal effort by Faith Duggins highlighted a potent Duckies attack and propelled the team to a lopsided win over the Piranhas. Also scoring for the victors
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(Continued from page 2) athletes to continue to exhibit the confidence that’s been built over the first two weeks of the campaign. “They’ve not shown fear or nervousness,” Blackmon said. “The kids do a nice job of not buying into that hype. [St. Rita’s] a team and we’re a team, and we’ll just line up and go at it.”
Statistics Gordon Tech St. Laurence
0 0 12 0 7 23
0 - 12 6 - 36
First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost
GT 11 153 73 226 12-4 3-2
SL 18 151 109 260 21-9 2-1
0 5-40 6-16.3
1 2-13 2-18.5
Scoring SL — Andy Gamboa, 17-yd. pass from Bob Kelly (Eric Sadowski kick) SL — Sadowski, 23-yd. field goal SL — Frank Miller, 4-yd. run (kick failed) GT — Howard Williams, 52-yd. run (run failed) SL — Julian Gonzales, 9-yd. run (Sadowski kick) SL — Sadowski, 36-yd. fumble return (Sadowski kick) GT — Gary Anish, 6-yd. run (run failed) SL — Pete Kopacz, 12-yd. pass from Kelly (pass failed) St. Laurence Rushing: Miller 20-143, Gonzales 2-11, Novak 5-9, Sterna 1-6, Kelly 2-(-18). Passing: Kelly 21-9-109. Receiving: Gurgone 2-45, Miller 2-9, Gamboa 1-17, Gonzales 1-12, Kopacz 1-12, Sterna 1-9, Snee 1-5.
were Aiden O’Hara (two goals), Eamonn Boyle and Nathan Colton. Keepers Haley Tadevich and Anthony Galan shared in a shutout. Stickouts for the Piranhas included Lily Ceretto, Matthew Gilhooly, Alvaro Hucker, Maddy Meehan, Greg Sawertailo and Cassie Thornburg. Team #10 5, Killing Bees 1 Aydan Wilson’s goal was all the offense the Bees could muster as they dropped a decision to Team #10. Michael Jeffers assisted on Wilson’s tally and played a good all-around game for the Bees. Blue Hurricane 3, Red Demons 1 Tim Clancy scored, and Alan Wrzesinski, Nick VanWitzenburg and Victoria Venclovas all turned in solid efforts, but the quarter couldn’t prevent the Demons from coming up short versus the Hurricane.
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Team #6 7, Orange Knights 5 Defense was a missing ingredient as Team #6 outgunned the Knights despite Jude Welsch’s hat trick and Tessa Welsch’s two-goal exhibition on the latter’s behalf. Tessa Welsch also passed out an assist, as did Emily Purtill. Also contributing for the Knights were Donny Chapman and Tegan Bumsted. Team #4 6, Team #13 1 Two goals apiece from Gavin Triezenberg and Nolan Navarrete carried Team #6 to a convincing win over Team #13. Lucas Parr and Sean Richards each added one tally for the victors. Starring on the defensive end were Gianna Bacerott, Harry Doyle, Claire Connors, Alexandra Jancekova and Rebecca Lacina. Ninjas 1, Green Dragons 0 Jack Tadevich supplied the match’s lone goal, which boosted the Ninjas past the Dragons. Defensive notables for the winners were Grace Gambotz, Faisal Kherwish and Charles Librizzi. Sharks 3, Storm 1 Solo markers by Mari Jarmoszka, Lana Kerley and Julian Ruiz enabled the Sharks to calm the Storm. Tyler Blocker and Jackson Natenek each distributed an assist, and the latter also anchored his team’s defense. Midnite Thunder 9, Team # 11 0 Dual hat tricks by T.S. Thornburg and Sebastian Magiera were at the heart of a dominant Thunder attack, and the team had no trouble vanquishing Team #11. George Vandiver and Brendan Zielinski both punched in one goal, while Layon Abuhanow and Oliver Levy were defensive staples.
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Trinity sports report
Trolls at home in Kentucky By Tim Cronin The old Stephen Foster tune wasn’t played before the volleyball matches Trinity Christian College participated in last weekend in Kentucky. “My Old Kentucky Home” is reserved for the Kentucky Derby, but the Trolls were no less than thoroughbreds in winning three of four matches at Georgetown College’s Rumpke Invitational. Trinity certainly wasn’t horsing around. That effort across two days ran the Trolls’ season record to 9-2, and with play in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference commencing this week, the locals are in midseason form already. Trinity met Purdue-North Central in its CCAC opener this past Tuesday and hosts Olivet Nazarene University tonight. Only in Friday’s tourney nightcap against the NAIA’s preseason No. 7-ranked host school did the Trolls come up short. Georgetown scored a 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 victory, though Trinity led the first set until the Tigers forged a 22-all tie and the two clubs were knotted again at 16 in the second set before the home team pulled ahead once more. Friday’s opener was against Xavier, and the Trolls cruised to 25-17 victories in the first two sets. Xavier briefly stopped Trinity’s momentum by posting a 27-25 third-set win, but the Trolls rebounded to close out the match with a 25-16 romp. Saturday found Trinity successful twice, first versus Union (25-20, 25-13, 25-16) and then against Indiana University-Southeast. The latter was a four-setter similar to the victory over Xavier, with IU-SE falling to a 25-18, 2520, 23-25, 25-16 defeat. Defense and the usual skill at the net were the keys to the weekend success, with the Trolls registering per-set averages of 12.6 kills and 2.1 blocks. Kaitlin Feddema led the latter category with 3.86 kills per set, but Lauren Macadlo was close behind at 2.54. Kirsten Harms (1.07) and Jessica Wiltjer (0.93) were the block leaders, while set-up specialist Erynn Schuh averaged 11.6 assists per set, which was instrumental in over 40 percent of Trinity’s winning points. Wiltjer picked up the CCAC Player of the Week prize for her standout play in the Trinity/St. Xavier University Crossover Tournament the weekend before. Her 38 kills and .397 attack percentage led the Trolls to a 4-0 record. Wiltjer had a .317 kill-per-set average during the tourney and recorded double-digit kill totals in three of four matches. Defensively, she made 17 blocks over the four matches and had at least three in each, even though none of the matches went beyond the minimum three sets. *** • Record: 9-2 overall, 0-0 CCAC, 4-0 home, 2-1 away, 3-1 neutral. Leaders: Kaitlin Feddema 107 kills; Erynn Schuh 18 aces; Ellie Raebel 130 digs; Jessica Wiltjer 38 blocks. • Schedule: Today, vs. Olivet Nazarene, 7 p.m.; Sept. 17, at Calumet College of St. Joseph, 7 p.m.; Sept. 20-21, at Olivet Nazarene Invitational; Sept. 24, vs. Purdue University Calumet; Sept. 26, at Indiana UniversitySouth Bend. CROSS COUNTRY Kept from the starting line by lightning at the first meet of the year, Trinity’s men earned three top-20 finishes in Friday’s Mid-
Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) “Right off the bat — bam,” Sheehan said, referring to Carpenter’s longer six-pointer. “The defense had played well overall [in the first half] and we were feeling pretty good.” That sensation never went away, either, as Richards’ prevention corps quickly forced a Batavia punt and its offense reached the end zone for the second time in as many series. Muhammad-Rogers hooked up with Ryan Willett on a 50-yard aerial strike that ballooned the Bulldogs’ lead to 25-13 with 6:54 remaining in the third stanza. Then the defense reared up one more time to thwart Batavia’s ensuing journey deep into Richards territory. Savon Robinson caused a fumble and Dwayne Jiles returned it 92 yards for a backbreaking score. The defensive touchdown was Jiles’ second in two weeks, following a 30-yard interception runback against Harlan. Robinson (eight tackles) and Jiles (eight stops in addition to his fumble return) were among a number of defensive differ-
west Classic at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais. The strong performances by Andy Reidsma, Tyrell Natewa and Chris Koutavas were instrumental in the Trolls being able to place third in a 12-team field. Reidsma, who clocked in at 26 minutes, 48.99 seconds for eight kilometers, took 10th, two positions ahead of Natawa (26:51.12). Koutavas was 17th in 27:00.98. On the women’s side, the Trolls were fourth in the team standings, with Anna Bos’ 19th-place showing representing their best individual effort. Bos completed the 5K race in 19:47.89. Jessica Disselkoen, who had beaten Bos in the first meet of the season, was about eight seconds behind her this time while coming in 20th overall at 19:55.62. Hannah Schwab (20:09.62) wound up 25th. *** • Men’s top times (8K): Andy Reidsma, 26:48.99, Sept. 6; Tyrell Natewa, 26:51.12, Sept. 6; Chris Koutavas, 27:00.98, Sept. 6; Michael Potter, 27:24.38, Sept. 6. • Women’s top times (5K): Anna Bos, 19:47.89, Sept. 6; Jessica Disselkoen, 19:55.62, Sept. 6; Hannah Schwab, 20:09.62, Sept. 6; Justin VanDyk, 20:49.46, Sept. 6. • Schedule: Friday, at Illinois Intercollegiate Championship, Aspen Ridge Golf Course, Bourbonnais, 5 p.m. GOLF The Trolls had the week off following two tournaments in the opening week of the fall schedule. Two-day tourneys are scheduled for each of the next two weekends. *** • Scoring leaders: Logan Vos, 75, Aug. 30; Jonathan Zandstra, 77, Aug. 27; Scott Ebbeling, 78, Aug. 31; Tim Hoeksema, 79, Aug. 31, Spencer TenHaken, 79, Aug. 27. • Schedule: Friday-Saturday, Bethel Invitational, at Blackthorn Golf Course, South Bend; Sept. 20-21, Illinois Valley Invitational, at Deer Park Country Club and Senica’s Oak Ridge Golf Course; Sept. 28, Olivet Nazarene Invitational, at Balmoral Woods. MEN’S SOCCER An 0-2 start for the Trolls is a distant memory now, thanks to an undefeated weekend. Trinity started with a 1-1 draw at Greenville College in southern Illinois, and following that 110-minute marathon the Trolls came home to knock off Moody Bible Institute, 3-2, on Saturday. The victory was their first of the season. And it wasn’t easy to collect. A lead built in the first 32 minutes on goals by Joey Bahena and Mauricio Salgado — both of which were set up by crossing passes from Emmanuel Yanquaye — disappeared before the opening half was over on scores by Jacob Persson and Dalton Rust. But a Moody foul set up a free kick in the 77th minute. Salgado fired the ball into the box and Caleb Copeland got his head on it, directing it past D.J. McMoil for the eventual match-winning tally with 13:06 remaining. Trinity made the most of its offensive opportunities, as three of its four shots on goal found their way into the net. The Trolls unleashed 14 shots in all. At the other end, Gabe Fennema made four saves for Trinity. He was also between the pipes for the Greenville match, coach Jose Dominguez starting him in place of Rick Fawkes, who had ence-makers. Also heard from were Romel Hill (team-best 13 tackles), Andrew Venerable (12), Kenny Spey (seven), Chrishawn Ross (six stops, interception) and Carpenter (six stops). “They have a lot of formations to try to get you confused and they had 359 [total] yards, but the defense held up,” Sheehan said. “If we don’t kill ourselves, I don’t know if they score in the first half.” One of the instances of which Sheehan was thinking was a second-quarter sequence that saw Batavia erase a 6-0 deficit by tallying on consecutive possessions. Bridging Anthony Scaccia’s 2-yard touchdown run and his 27-yard scoring reception was a mishandled kickoff return by the Bulldogs, which placed their hosts in prime scoring position. The drive that concluded with Scaccia’s initial TD, meanwhile, had been kept alive by a late hit called on Richards on a fourth-and-12 play at the ’Dogs’ 23. Spencer Tears’ 29-yard TD catch, however, allowed the visitors to enter halftime deadlocked at 13. And, as to be expected with a good team, Batavia refused to roll
manned the nets for the two season-opening losses. Fennema delivered a six-save performance over regulation and the 20-minute overtime, with Greenville’s only goal coming from Robert Wright in the 81st minute. The Trolls’ Caleb Steele had opened the scoring with a penalty-kick goal, his second marker of the season, in the 73rd minute. Three junior-varsity matches are on tap before the varsity season resumes at Huntington University on Sept. 18. *** • Record: 1-2-1 overall, 0-0 CCAC, 1-1 home, 0-1-1 away, Photos by Jeff Vorva 0-0 neutral. Leaders: Caleb St. Xavier University quarterback Joe Gill throws what turns out to be the winning touchdown pass Steele 2 goals, 4 points; Emto Sean Jones in overtime, as the Cougars rallied to defeat NAIA second-ranked Marian University manuel Yanquaye 2 assists; Saturday night. Gabe Fennema 1.84 goalsagainst average; Rick Fawkes .786 save percentage (11 saves, 3 goals against). • Schedule: Sept. 18, at Huntington, 4 p.m.; Sept. 21, vs. Oakland City, 2 p.m., Route 83 complex. WOMEN’S SOCCER Three wins in a row. Four matches without a loss. And getting the job done on both ends of the field. That’s how Trinity (3-0-1) has opened its 2013 season, and specifically how the Trolls knocked off the Saints of Siena Heights over the weekend. Only a goal by Siena’s Mikayla Ferer in the first minute of the second half, which tied the match at 1-all, ruined Becky Gold’s opportunity for a third shutout in four matches. Gold made six saves, three in each half, in backstopping Trinity. Providing the Trolls’ offense was the trio of Amy Tadla, Rachael Webb — last season’s go-to scorer — and Samantha Burgess, who scored at 7:13, 63:13 and 74:23, respectively. Tadla set up Webb’s match-winner, but Webb did the dirty work, faking out a defender and then curling the ball around goalkeeper Crystal Wilcoxen for Trinity’s second goal. Burgess, like Tadla in the first half, scored during a scrum following a Trolls corner kick. Trinity had eight corner kicks in all, compared to none for the Saints, a clear indication of the advantage the locals held throughout the match. Two days earlier, the Trolls handed unbeaten Taylor University its first loss of the season after four successes. The 4-1 margin was built on a big second half, plus another six-save performance by Gold. The match was 1-1 after 45 minutes, but Bekah Gonzales, Burgess and Webb scored within a 19-minute span to put the verdict on ice. Gonzales’ game-winner came on a penalty kick and Trinity didn’t let up after that. The other common theme to the first four matches of the season: All have been played on the Trolls’ home field at the Route 83 athletic complex. Friday, Trinity gets its first taste of the road as it travels to Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa, for a nonconference test. *** • Record: 3-0-1 overall, 0-0 CCAC, 3-0-1 home, 0-0 away, 00 neutral. Leaders: Samantha Burgess 2 goals, 4 points; Bekah Gonzales, Cassidy Bosslaar, Rachael Webb, Amy Tadla 1 assist each; Becky Gold, 0.50 goalsagainst average, .923 save percentage (24 saves, 2 goals against, 2 shutouts).
Photo by Jeff Vorva
St. Xavier University players Mark Williams (5), Zach Dolph (22) and Dan Fitzgerald celebrate after defending national champion Marian University missed a potential game-winning field goal late in regulation Saturday night. The Cougars went on to win in overtime.
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(Continued from page 1) finished 31-of-51 for 303 yards, but Gill endured some hiccups as he threw an early interception and was unable to guide the Cougars to a payoff on a few promising second-half series, including one that fizzled out at the Knights’ 1-yard line. But with only 4:58 remaining in regulation and SXU 79 yards away from Marian’s end zone, Gill completed three clutch passes, the last of them covering 8 yards to Nick DeBenedetti and pulling the hosts into a 24-all deadlock with 2:51 left. The Knights also unintentionally aided the drive with three penalties. “It was like any first game of the year — you’re going to have your speed bumps and you’ve got to get over them,” DeBenedetti said. “At halftime, I gave a little speech [to members of the offense], just saying we were right there. We were moving the ball up and down the field and we got in the red zone, but we shot ourselves in the foot. “What I told them was to keep their heads up, back each other up and don’t get down — just man up and punch the ball in. We knew how much time was left [after Marian’s goal-line stand] and we know how fast our offense moves. We just kept our heads up, had faith in the ‘D’ to get that ball back, and they did.” Gill’s go-ahead TD pass in overtime — which Feminis said came on a play Gill audibled at the line of scrimmage — put the pressure on Marian to respond, but Paul Carey’s third-down sack of Knights quarterback Joey Hecklinski caused a fumble. Nick • Schedule: Friday, at Clarke Cemeno’s recovery of the loose College, 5 p.m.; Wednesday, at ball then set off a wild on-field celebration by the Cougars. Huntington University, 2 p.m.
over once its deficit grew to 18 points in the second half. Quarterback Micah Coffey reached Richards’ end zone on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter and fired a 12-yard touchdown pass to Mike Moffatt near the end of the contest. That brought Batavia within five points, but the Bulldogs were able to corral an onsides kick and seal the deal. “That’s how it ended, thank God,” said Sheehan, whose team faces another stern test against Lemont on Friday. The Indians knocked Richards out of the Class 6A playoffs last fall and have had a recent run of good luck against the Bulldogs. “We’re 2-0 and it’s Lemont, so there won’t be any [emotional] letdown,” Sheehan said. “We had them on the ropes last year and made six turnovers. We felt like we let one get away in that second round.”
Statistics Richards Batavia First downs Yds. rushing
6 7 18 0 - 31 0 13 0 13 - 26 HLR 16 135
BA — 114
Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.
259 245 394 359 26-15 39-22 1-0 1-1 1 1 10-115 10-120 2-40.0 —
Scoring HLR — Tacari Carpenter, 10-yd. pass from Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (kick failed) BA — Anthony Scaccia, 2-yd. run (kick good) BA — Scaccia, 27-yd. pass from Micah Coffey (kick failed) HLR — Spencer Tears, 29-yd. pass from Muhammad-Rogers (Shawn Chiaramonte kick) HLR — Carpenter, 78-yd. pass from Muhammad-Rogers (kick failed) HLR — Ryan Willett, 50-yd. pass from Muhammad-Rogers (pass failed) HLR — Dwayne Jiles, 92-yd. fumble return (kick failed) BA — Coffey, 1-yd. run (pass failed) BA — Mike Moffatt, 12-yd. pass from Coffey (kick good) Richards Rushing: Muhammad-Rogers 10-46, Johnson 9-42, Hill 2-34, Ross 3-15, Willett 1-9, Tears 1-(-11). Passing: Muhammad-Rogers 26-15-259. Receiving: Carpenter 7-128, Tears 3-46, Willett 2-60, Shannon 2-29, Hill 1-(-4).
“This is real good,” Jones said of the victory. “We shouldn’t have been in that [difficult] situation, but to come back from a 24-10 deficit shows how strong this team is. Hopefully, we continue to keep getting wins.” “I still believe we’re going to win every game, but it may not be as easy this year,” Feminis said. “The style points may not be like the last few years. We’re going to keep winning and doing our thing, but it’s going to [sometimes] be a grind.” SXU actually drew first blood against Marian, doing so on Nick Pesek’s 3-yard run that capped the Cougars’ initial possession. The series was kept alive by Robyn Pondexter’s 63-yard dash, which originated off a fake punt when the ball was short-snapped to the freshman. But any hope that the trick play had demoralized the Knights dissolved before the opening period expired. Marian countered SXU’s early score with 17 unanswered points, 14 of which followed Cougars turnovers. Tevin Lake and Anthony Jones accounted for the Knights’ sixpointers on a 17-yard run and 24-yard reception of a halfbackoption pass, respectively. Lake, an NAIA All-American running back, also tallied in the second quarter on a 9-yard dash and ended the evening with 180 rushing yards. However, he was far less of a factor after intermission. Lake picked up just 78 of his total yards over the last 30 minutes, and 45 of those were delivered on the first play of the Knights’ second possession of the half. “We just wanted to come out as a unit and bring it to them,” SXU defensive end JD Barchard said. “[Lake is] a great player and we just had to swarm-tackle him because it’s just too hard for one person to bring him down. We picked it up a lot more [intensity-wise].” “Our defense turned it up 10 notches in the second half and it became a field-position game,” Feminis said. “Even though we were still sputtering [offensively] early in the third quarter, the game was played [mostly] on their side and we finally got one in. When you’re only down a touchdown, you’re right back in it.” Alex Walters and Zach Dolph were the Cougars’ ringleaders on the prevention side as both were credited with three solo stops and 12 assists. Walters also had 1½ sacks, a forced fumble and quarterback hurry, while Dolph was in on one sack. Carey, who forced Marian’s OT fumble, chipped in 11 total tackles, which included three solos and two that resulted in lost yardage. Jacob Ghinazzi recorded nine assists, while Greg Hayward and Tyler Hoeg had two solos and five assists apiece. Hecklinski was sacked seven times by SXU defenders and had six of his passes broken up. “I know they were hurting a little bit at halftime,” Feminis said of his defensive bunch. “They’ve got a lot of pride and they know they’re better than that. I just
think it was one of those things where they made a decision they were going to turn this thing around, and they did.” Dave Marciano supplied the Cougars’ other touchdown with his 1-yard run in the third period and Spencer Nolen also booted a 25-yard field goal. “This is huge,” Barchard said of the win. “It’s a big turning point because we’re pretty sure we’re going to see them again [in the national tournament].” The game was marked by 23 penalties, 16 of them called on Marian, including a handful for unsportsmanlike conduct. DeBenedetti, for one, wasn’t at all surprised by the amount of in-game chirping that went on between the clubs. “I’m sure it’s going to be like this for years — flags all over the place and jawing back and forth,” he said with a chuckle. “This is as big as it could start. You usually start off against a lesser opponent, where you can win on talent, but we went up against the national champions and there was no room for mistakes to be made [at crucial moments].” Things don’t get any easier for the Cougars this week, as they travel to the University of Indianapolis for a Saturday date against the NCAA Division II powerhouse. “We certainly didn’t want to be 0-1 going into that game,” Feminis said.
Statistics Marian Uni. 17 7 0 0 St. Xavier 7 3 7 7
0 - 24 7 - 31
First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.
SXU 22 95 303 398 51-31 1-1 1 7-27 5-49.4
MU 21 170 269 439 36-22 2-2 0 16-139 7-31.1
Scoring SXU — Nick Pesek, 3-yd. run (Spencer Nolen kick) MU — Tevin Lake, 17-yd. run (Martin Waddick kick) MU — Anthony Jones, 24-yd. pass from Kameron Utter (Waddick kick) MU — Waddick, 27-yd. field goal SXU — Nolen, 25-yd. field goal MU — Lake, 9-yd. run (Waddick kick) SXU — Dave Marciano, 1-yd. run (Nolen kick) SXU — Nick DeBenedetti, 8-yd. pass from Joe Gill (Nolen kick) SXU — Sean Jones, 13-yd. pass from Gill (Nolen kick) Marian University Rushing: Lake 29-180, Summa 1-8, Brown 2-7, Hecklinski 9-(25). Passing: Hecklinski 35-21-245, Utter 1-1-24. Receiving: Jones 9-135, Polizzi 3-38, Utter 3-30, Odle 2-25, Gamber 220, Lake 2-16, Wright 1-5. St. Xavier Rushing: Pondexter 1-63, Pesek 13-37, Simms 2-14, Marciano 3-2, Carroll 1-1, Ferguson 1-0, Gill 2-(-11), DeBenedetti 2-(-11). Passing: Gill 51-31-303. Receiving: DeBenedetti 8-104, Carroll 6-45, Pesek 4-59, Jones 3-43, Vilimek 3-26, Simms 3-20, Frederickson 2-5, Feeney 1-3, Ferguson 1-(-2).
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Rain reigns in cross country opener By Maura Vizza It was delay of season for Moraine Valley College runners. At least that was so for the Cyclones men, who weren’t able to complete their initial race of the campaign because of rain on Aug. 30. The inclement weather washed out a portion of Elmhurst College’s Early Bird Invitational. The women’s race was run in its entirety, but Moraine did not have an especially auspicious debut as it took 10th in a 12-school field. Marist grad Aileen Gorman was the Cyclones’ highest finisher, occupying the 54th position among 158 individuals after timing out in 17 minutes, 31 seconds over the 4K course at Eldridge Park. Following their teammate down the chute were Queen of Peace alumnus Miranda Reyes (82nd in 18:44), Jessica Flores (121st, 20:12), Alexis Mindock (129th, 20:54), Nancy Ibarra (131st, 21:12), Stagg product Amanda Gerzon (136th, 21:53) and Maritza Najera (141st, 22:41). Although the first outing was something of a mixed bag results-wise, Moraine coach Mark Horstmeyer took into account the conditions when assessing the Cyclones’ performance. He applauded his athletes’ efforts in a hot and humid environment. “For Aileen, Jess and Lex, who were all running in their first collegiate race, it was an eye-opener,” Horstmeyer said. “They learned a few things about racing and about themselves, so they’ll go back to work. “There’s a lot of work left to be done. I know the girls felt the same way.” The men’s 6K event did get underway, but was halted after about seven minutes when bad weather rolled in. “We knew the storm was coming, but we were hoping that it would hold off until we could get the race in,” Horstmeyer said. “And it was looking like we might. But all of sudden, the wind picked up significantly and thunder and lightning started booming and flashing, and it was time to get the kids off the course.” Although only about a mile of the race was completed, Horstmeyer was pleased with what he saw from the Cyclones, all but two of whom were running as collegians for the first time. “The guys did what we asked them to do,” Horstmeyer said. “We wanted them to run a controlled first mile and stay together. It was really neat to see the pack.” *** The only weather that was a factor at last Friday’s Midwest Classic in Bourbonnais was heat, as temperatures hovered close to the 90-degree mark at race time. Moraine’s women, who entered the meet as the 16th-ranked team in the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association poll, went up against nine four-year schools at Aspen Ridge Golf Course and placed eighth in the field. Gorman was again the Cyclones’ pacesetter as she clocked a 22:13 over 5K and finished 58th among 125 runners. Tiffany Huntley (70th in 22:48), Reyes (76th, 23:09), Flores (86th, 23:52), Mindock (95th, 24:35), Ibarra (109th, 26:27) and Gerzon (116th, 27:51) followed Gorman down the chute. Horstmeyer applauded his women’s efforts in steamy conditions, but noted that there’s “still a lot of work left to be done.” “I know the girls felt the same way,” he said. “We saw improvement from last week, and that’s what we want. They gained experience running in their first 5K of the season against four-year schools — we were the only community college in the field. “We’re back at Olivet on Friday for Illinois Intercollegiates, when there will be a lot more teams and a lot faster teams. It’s exciting.” The men, seeing their first full action of the year, were ninth among 12 teams. Evergreen Park product Anthony Briante was Moraine’s first finisher as he covered the 8K distance in 29:57, which put him in 74th place in a 128-runner field. Thomas Cira (Brother Rice) was 10 spots behind Briante after timing out in 30:36. Evergreen Park grad Brandon Ceh (94th in 32:01), Anton Thauer (96th, 32:03) and Ryan Dovgin (102nd, 32:35) were the Cyclones’ other scorers. Completing Moraine’s list of competitors were Alejandro Montes (111th, 33:28), Jesus Rojas (113th, 33:50) and Evergreen alumnus Justin Briante (122nd, 37:20). “For all but one of the guys, this was their first college race at the 8K distance,” Horstmeyer said. “It was not the result we were expecting, nor what they wanted to achieve, but they had a positive finish being the only two-year college at the meet. That’s something to build on. “We’re young, and it was a learning experience. I expect their learning curve to continue upwards.”
VOLLEYBALL Practice makes perfect, and the Cyclones spent the last weekend of August working out the kinks and getting a feel for the competition at the site where the 2013 national tournament will be held. Dealing with some tough opponents, Moraine split four matches at the Owens Community College Tournament in Toledo. “This ‘season kickoff’ tournament brings teams from all over the country to play on the courts where we all strive to compete in November,” Cyclones coach Gloria Coughlin said. “It’s a tough tournament that has the top-level teams slugging it out with each other, with the end goal not necessarily winning, but more learning about our teams’ strengths, weaknesses, character, stamina and general personality. “We all want to find out what we need to do between now and November to attain our long-range goal of qualifying for the national tournament and, of course, winning it.” Moraine was pitted against Michigan schools in all four encounters, beginning with Schoolcraft College, which was defeated 25-18, 25-14, 25-12. Kara Kentner (Sandburg) led the Cyclones with 14 kills, 12 assists, three service aces and 14 digs. Autumn Seiler also was hot with 11 kills, three aces and 10 digs. Taylor Serrano (Mother McAuley), Gina Ryan and Alex Bojan each chipped in five kills, with the latter adding two blocks as well, while libero Kayla Manthei scored on two serves and was tough in the backcourt with 17 receptions and 16 digs. Setter Joanna Curtis (Sandburg) distributed 24 assists. Moraine had another easy win in its second outing as it beat Macomb Community College 259, 25-21, 25-17 behind big performances from Bojan (13 kills and just two attack errors) and Kentner (10 kills, 14 assists, two aces). The Cyclones were efficient as a team with a .329 kill percentage overall. *** Moraine didn’t fare quite so well on the tourney’s second day. A tall Oakland Community College team posed trouble from the start as the Cyclones struggled to stop the big hit and get control of linedrive serves. Serrano and Seiler put down six kills apiece, while Ryan and Kentner both chipped in five as Moraine got tagged with a 25-20, 25-20, 25-15 setback. “This is one of those matches that helps us plan the next few practices to include lots of hard serving at our own passers and more blocking drills to protect the net,” Coughlin said. After watching Muskegon Community College earlier in the day, Moraine was ready to face the high-level team to gauge how to improve its own game. The Cyclones dropped a 25-23, 25-19, 21-25, 26-24 verdict, but Coughlin felt the match was a characterbuilder and demonstrated her athletes’ willingness to battle against long odds. Ryan was Moraine’s go-to hitter with 16 kills and only two attack errors against a much taller foe. She also had 16 digs and 14 good receptions. Seiler added 13 kills, while Kentner had 10 and Serrano notched nine. Kentner also assisted on 23 kills, while Curtis dished out the team’s other 31 assists, to go along with 15 digs. Manthei was strong on defense with 45 digs and 21 serve receptions. “We want to continue to build upon what we learned [that] weekend as we start our [Illinois Collegiate] Skyway Conference play,” Coughlin said. *** There are always fireworks when Moraine meets Kankakee Community College. The two had their first match of the season last Wednesday and the Cyclones emerged the victor by a 25-16, 25-18, 25-23 count. The two squads square off again Sept. 21 in Kankakee. It was a big night for Moraine’s middle hitters as Bojan (13 kills, .647 attack percentage), Kenter (11 kills, one error in 17 attempts) and Serrano (10 kills, .500 percentage) all excelled. As a team, the Cyclones registered a .386 percentage. Being able to run the middle attack meant Moraine passed well and dug a lot of balls right to the setters. Curtis assisted on 27 kills, Kentner added 20 assists and 12 digs, Manthei paced the defense with 20 digs and Ryan chipped in 10. WOMEN’S TENNIS After much anticipation, the Cyclones finally played their first match of the season and made it known, loudly and clearly, that they’re not messing around in 2013. In a dominating performance in its home opener, Moraine beat the College of DuPage 8-1. Liz Dominguez set the tone by winning her match at No.1 singles,
but the real thriller was team captain Alexa Armon’s third-singles match, which went three sets. Armon stayed mentally strong, however, and came back to win a 12-10 tiebreaker in the deciding set. That match clinched the team win for the Cyclones because, before that, they had won only four of the six singles positions. A loss by Armon would have placed the outcome in the hands of Moraine’s doubles tandems. Oak Lawn alum Claudia Maka (No. 4), Lindsey Walker (No. 5) and Tricia Poremba (No. 6) all won their singles matches convincingly. All three doubles teams were strong as well. “It feels absolutely amazing to get this first win under our belts,” first-year coach Nicole Selvaggio said. “I believe [this] match will set the tone for the rest of the season. “The energy was unbelievable. The girls really came together and supported each other, [and] they proved that tennis should no longer be considered an ‘individual sport.’ I have never seen such camaraderie on a tennis team in all of my experience in the tennis world.” That being said, Selvaggio doesn’t want her athletes immediately resting on their laurels. “We are not going to let this win make us overconfident,” she said. “I know what is ahead. I will continue to prepare my girls from here. “It’s just nice to see that they really are taking to my coaching.” MEN’S GOLF So close, but no cigar. Once again, the Cyclones missed out on a team win by the narrowest of margins. In its third ISCC match of the season last Wednesday, Moraine placed third, but was just two strokes out of the top spot. In their two previous conference outings, the Cyclones were no more than two shots behind the eventual champion. Moraine was tied for first in the ISCC entering this latest event. Pat Neylon (Shepard) and Jack Misheck played their top rounds of the year on Wednesday as they both recorded 77s. Joe Knight was right behind them with his 78 and Jeff Cizek carded an 82 to complete the Cyclones’ team scoring. According to coach Bob Freudenthal, this was Moraine’s best overall performance to date in 2013. MEN’S SOCCER The Cyclones kept things rolling along on Aug. 31 with a 3-1 win over Kennedy-King College. Steve Henry (Oak Lawn) and Greg Healy (Stagg) each scored unassisted goals for Moraine, while Patryk Paprocki netted the last one off an assist from Healy. Despite playing on their home field, the Cyclones were upended by Morton College, 5-1, last Thursday. Freshman Lutth Tchitembo tallied Moraine’s lone goal on an unassisted play. WOMEN’S SOCCER The Cyclones had a rough go on their home field last Wednesday, as they were shut out 6-0 by the College of DuPage. Moraine keeper Roxanne Milan was tested often and wound up being credited with 10 saves. Another offensive drought plagued the Cyclones last Thursday, and the result was an 8-0 whitewash doled out by Lincoln College. Although again facing a barrage of shots, Milan made saves on seven of them.
Sports wrap (Continued from page 4) were triumphant in each dual affair, and they rebounded from a first-match setback in the invitational to win twice more. Riely-Makdah dropped a tiebreaker in the semifinal round at Ottawa. “We’re relying on our depth to take us far,” Ostrander said. “I like what we’ve done so far.” *** Stagg was perfect last week, as it scored victories over Mother McAuley (4-1 on Tuesday), Shepard (5-0 on Wednesday) and Lincoln-Way East (4-3 on Thursday). Nicole Pamphilis (No. 1) and Jillian Atkenson (No. 2) notched singles wins against the Mighty Macs, while Rhonda Habbal (No. 2 singles) was a standout opposite the Lady Astros. In addition to its defeat against Stagg, Shepard came up short versus Hillcrest (3-2) and Lemont (4-1) last week in a pair of South Suburban Conference crossover matches. BOYS’ SOCCER Sandburg (3-2) won twice in three outings last week at the Best of the West Tournament in Naperville. The Eagles bagged 1-0 triumphs over both Waubonsie Valley and
Cougars volleyball team earns academic honor While the new school year is now in full swing, St. Xavier University’s volleyball team recently earned one last honor associated with the year that ended in May. And this one didn’t have anything to do with on-court exploits. Rather, the 2012-13 Cougars were feted for their classroom work by being chosen as a recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. To be eligible for the honor, a program had to carry a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. For the previous school year, SXU volleyball players compiled a 3.511 GPA. “We had a very hard-working group of young ladies last year, and they were focused just as hard on their studies as they were on success on the court,” Cougars coach Bob Heersema said. “This is a special type of award because it showcases the tremendous balance that our team had in order to excel in both areas. We also had great senior leadership last year, and many of those seniors have already translated their academic successes into promising careers.” Founded in 1981, the AVCA seeks to advance the sport of volleyball and its coaches. Based out of Lexington, Ky., the organization has over 6,200 members and works to serve volleyball coaches in both high schools and colleges across the nation. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY After seeing their season-opener rained out, the Cougars finally took off running last Friday at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais, where they competed in the 12-school Midwest Classic, an event hosted by Olivet Nazarene University. With senior Brian Corcoran (Brother Rice) giving it a 15th-place individual finish, SXU wound up fourth overall in the team standings. Corcoran timed out in 16 minutes, 56.15 seconds for 8K. Next down the chute for the Cougars was senior Chris Shellenberger, who clocked a 27:02.57 and landed four spots in back of Corcoran. SXU’s remaining points came from a pack of runners, as Stagg graduate Chris Sarna (27:21.44), senior Brian Meyer (27:22.78) and Shepard alumnus Abel Hernandez (27:28.45) occupied the 26th, 28th and 30th positions, respectively, in a 128-runner field. Junior Kyle Counter was right behind Hernandez, placing 32nd in 27:34.90. Rounding out the Cougars’ lineup were senior Shane Kenney (44th in 28:19.89) and sophomore Eric Hancock (46th, 28:30.71). “It is difficult to assess this race overall,” SXU coach Ed McAllister said. “On one level, I do not see this as a great race for us. But on the other hand, there were so many bright spots and unanswered questions that I need to wait a week to truly give a fair analysis of how this team performed. “Brian Meyer did very well in his first Cougar outing, as did Kyle Counter, [who is] back after basically a full year’s absence due to injury. Shellenberger and Sarna both ran well, and Abel Hernandez was solid in his first collegiate race. “I guess we’ll just have to wait until [later] to get a better picture of just what this team possesses.” SXU will compete in the Illinois Intercollegiate Championship on Friday at Aspen Ridge. The annual event has been split into two separate meets for the
first time, with all of Illinois’ non-NCAA Division I colleges gathering in Bourbonnais for a 5:45 p.m. start. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The Cougars women’s squad also got its season underway at Aspen Ridge last Friday, where junior Leslie Rosario’s 22nd-place showing highlighted SXU’s appearance at the Midwest Classic. Behind Rosario, who completed her 5K run in 20:11.69, the Cougars took sixth with 138 team points. Freshman Dana Martin (Marist) followed Rosario down the chute in the 24th position, finishing the race in 20:28.38. Other scorers for the Cougars were freshman Nicole Watkins (25th in 20:41.54), junior Ali Proffitt (33rd, 21:25.83) and sophomore Ann Kolker (34th, 21:32.38). SXU resumes action on Friday, Sept. 20, when it competes in the National Catholic Championships in South Bend. MEN’S GOLF Paced by a ninth-place individual finish from senior Brendan Ryan (Shepard), the Cougars were sixth among 19 schools at last weekend’s Cropper Golf Classic in Marion, Iowa. Mount Mercy University hosted the tournament at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Ryan fired a two-over-par 74 in Saturday’s opening round and followed that up with a 75 on Sunday for a two-day total of 149. SXU rode Ryan’s effort to an overall team score of 618 (304-314). The Cougars were 21 strokes off the winning pace set by AIB College of Business. Senior James Kerr wound up three shots in arrears of Ryan after carding a 71 and 81. His 152 total put Kerr in a tie for 18th in a 110-golfer field. Junior Kyle Bahnick (156; 77-79) and senior Kirby Brown (161; 82-79) completed SXU’s scoring while tying for the 35th and 58th positions, respectively. Sophomore Zack Trent also participated on the Cougars’ behalf and compiled a two-round total of 167 (78-89), good for 86th place. SXU resumes play on Sunday at the Benedictine University Fall Invitational. The one-day tourney will be held at St. Andrew’s Golf Course and Country Club in West Chicago. MEN’S SOCCER Entering this past Tuesday’s home match with Goshen College, the Cougars were still in search of that elusive first victory of the season. SXU suffered its fourth consecutive setback last Wednesday in Grand Rapids, Mich,, where Aquinas College notched a 4-0 triumph at AQ Athletic Field. The Cougars came up short despite bettering the Saints in number of shots taken (14-13). Junior forward Lorenzo Savino accounted for five of the locals’ total. However, only six of SXU’s attempts went on goal — two of those came from Savino — compared to nine for Aquinas, and the latter capitalized fully in the first 25 minutes. The Saints tallied three times during that span to seize command of the proceedings. Senior midfielder Jonathan Spencer was Aquinas’ main man as he found the back of the net in the 10th and 25th minutes. Four minutes prior to his second goal, sophomore forward midfielder Aldony Mendez
produced one for the Saints. Senior midfielder Mitch Torres accounted for Aquinas’ final marker in the 89th minute, as well as being credited with assists on two of the earlier goals. Cougars keeper AJ Pfatschbacher made three saves in the contest. WOMEN’S SOCCER Sophomore forward Lexi Cozzi’s goal in the 59th minute briefly created a 1-1 tie, but host Grace College snapped it just three minutes later and held on for a 2-1 victory over the Cougars Saturday afternoon in Winona Lake, Ind. All three of the match goals came in the second half, with Cozzi’s occurring on a breakaway after she intercepted a Lancers pass. Grace sandwiched that score with tallies by freshman forward Meredith Hollar and sophomore forward Mallory Rondeau in the 48th and 62nd minutes, respectively. Senior forward Emily Hickerson set up Hollar’s marker. SXU freshman keeper Alex Perry was stellar between the pipes as she registered 16 saves. The Lancers’ 18 shots on goal were part of a 34-shot barrage, while the Cougars managed only eight total shots, half of which were on target. *** A go-ahead goal by freshman forward Mariana Hoerr near the end of the first half gave the Cougars the lead for good as they went on defeat the University of St. Francis (Ind.) 3-1 this past Monday in Fort Wayne. Hoerr’s goal, which came off a header in the 42nd minute, was set up by senior midfielder Molly Sheehan’s nicely placed corner kick. That tally broke a 1-1 tie. SXU (2-2-1) drew first blood right away on junior midfielder Danielle Inzinga’s unassisted marker in the seventh minute. That lead lasted only six minutes, though, as USF notched the equalizer on a shot by freshman forward Nicole Stephen, who pounced on a ball that had deflected off Perry. Junior midfielder Cassie Pullia finally gave the Cougars some breathing room near the end of the match, when she intercepted a pass and nailed an unassisted goal. Perry stopped 10 USF shots in the win, her third double-digitsave performance of the year. SXU travels to Adrian, Mich., on Saturday for a match against Siena Heights University. FOOTBALL In the aftermath of the Cougars’ memorable 31-24 overtime victory over defending NAIA national champion Marian University Saturday night, two SXU players were recognized with weekly awards. Beyond Sports Network named kicker Spencer Nolen as the NAIA National Punter of the Week after the senior averaged 49.4 yards on five kicks. Two of his boots traveled over 50 yards, including a 57-yarder that he unloaded while kicking from his own end zone. Senior linebacker Zach Dolph was tabbed as both the NAIA and Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Defensive Player of the Week after recording 15 total tackles versus Marian. In addition, Dolph had 1½ sacks, broke up a pass and forced a fumble. As a junior, Dolph set a Cougars single-season standard with 128 total tackles. He was the NAIA’s National Defensive Player of the Week once last season.
Fremd, while Naperville Central blanked Sandburg 2-0. Nick Atkinson’s goal was the difference for the Eagles in the Waubonsie match, while Seamus Flannagan tallied the lone marker opposite Fremd. Abe Ziad earned an assist on Flannagan’s goal. Sandburg netminder Scott Swiontek’s two whitewashes gave him three for the season. *** Shepard (1-2-1) picked up its first win of the season with a 50 decision over St. Rita in last Tuesday’s consolation match at the Windy City Ram Classic. Ivan Magana’s hat trick keyed the Astros’ attack. *** Stagg improved to 2-0 on the season with a 4-2 victory over St. Laurence last Thursday. Beto Torres had a goal and three assists to lead the Chargers in Palos Hills. *** Chicago Christian upped its ledger to 3-1-2 by beating Evergreen Park 5-1 last Thursday in Palos Heights behind a hat trick and one assist from Getenet Timmermans. BOYS’ GOLF After dropping a 150-180 decision to Lemont last Tuesday at Cog Hill No. 1, Shepard bounced back to register South Suburban Conference Red wins over Eisenhower (187-202) and Oak Lawn (161-182) on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Kyle Longfield was the Astros’
low scorer versus the Cardinals as he carded a 40, but that left him two strokes shy of medalist Vinny Curta of Eisenhower. Shane Wright earned medalist honors against the Spartans by firing a nine-hole score of 37. *** Medalist Blaine Wright (38) led Chicago Christian in last Wednesday’s Suburban Christian Conference meeting with Montini at Willowcrest Golf Club in Oak Brook, but the Broncos grabbed the team win by four shots, 160164. *** Stagg fell short in two SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover matches last week, as Andrew (164-176) and Lincoln-Way Central (158-168) both got the better of the Chargers. The Thunderbolts topped Stagg at Silver Lake on Tuesday, while the Knights prevailed on Thursday. *** Nick Adduce captured medalist honors for Sandburg with a 36 in last Thursday’s 155-161 victory over Brother Rice, then teamed with the other Eagles to defeat Lincoln-Way East at Saturday’s Coed High School Golf Classic and register a second-place overall finish. Sandburg shot a 308 at Green Gardens in Frankfort on Saturday, combining with the Lady Eagles for an overall score of 567. Michael Mishek and Adduce swept the top spots for Sandburg, the former doing so after overcoming a double-bogey opening hole.
Using five birdies to get back on track for the rest of the day, Mishek finished with a 1-over-par 73. Adduce was one stroke behind him at 74. GIRLS’ GOLF Sandburg rolled in its two SWSC crossover meets last week, then after defeating Bradley-Bourbonnais (165-225 on Wednesday) and Lincoln-Way North (159-213 on Thursday) the Lady Eagles joined their male counterparts at Saturday’s Coed High School Golf Classic. Frankie Saban was Sandburg’s ringleader as her nine-hole scores of 38 and 36 made her the medalist in both dual events. She then posted a seventh-place individual finish on Saturday. *** Stagg came up short against both Lincoln-Way Central (194226) and Oak Forest (217-226) last week. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY At last Tuesday’s Shepard Triangular, the host Lady Astros boasted the individual champion as Alondra Delfin completed her three-mile race at Conkey Woods in 21 minutes, 20 seconds. Shepard, however, had to settle for second place as a team. Argo claimed the title with 24 points, while the Lady Astros accrued 31. TF South was third with 74. GIRLS’ SWIMMING Adrienne DiFoggio won the 200yard individual medley (2:18.89) and 500-freestyle (5:23.32), as Stagg defeated Hinsdale South 107-78 last Tuesday.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ELZY CHERIAN, PALOS RIVIERA UNIT NO. 5 HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S � D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 025872 33 COUR VERSAILLES 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 July 23, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 25, 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 33 COUR VERSAILLES, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-111-105. 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. 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 14-10-17589. 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. 14-10-17589 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 025872 TJSC#: 33-17219 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. I554798
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR RASC 2006KS6, P l a i n t i f f � V . � NICKI A. CANNATELLO A/K/A NICKI ANN CANNATELLO; LOUIS PAPALIA A/K/A LOUIS S. PAPALIA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3876 Property Address: 8201 WEST 118TH STREET PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049868 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on July 9, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 10, 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 8201 West 118th Street, Palos Park, IL 60464 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-407-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 488,824.77. 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 . � 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. I552460
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR RMAC REMIC TRUST, SERIES 2009-9 Plaintiff, -v.MAJDE MUHDI, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWHEQ INC., CWHEQ REVOLVING HOMEEQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-A Defendants 13 CH 001502 15105 82ND 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 July 23, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 25, 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 15105 82ND AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-211-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 14-13-01229. 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. 14-13-01229 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 001502 TJSC#: 33-17365 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. I556897
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.MARIAN LUKACISIN AKA MARIAN L. LUKACISIN AKA MARIA L. LUKACISIN, TATIANA LUKACISINOVA AKA TATIANA LUKACISIN, FIFTH THIRD BANK, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 21026 11003 FOUNTAIN HILLS DR. (MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS: 11003 FOUNTAIN HILL DR.) 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 July 19, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 22, 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 11003 FOUNTAIN HILLS DR. (MAY ALSO BE KNOWN AS: 11003 FOUNTAIN HILL DR.), Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-309-017-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $335,336.85. Sale terms: The bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certied funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 conrmation 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 Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. 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. 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. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 11 CH 21026 TJSC#: 33-17277 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. I553498
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MILAN POPOVIC, DOBRILA POPOVIC, HSBC NEVADA, NA FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 17280 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E 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 February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 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 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-209-013-1090. The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium building; two car attached garage. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1102466. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1102466 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 17280 TJSC#: 33-18355 I556932
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF SAMI II TRUST 2006-AR7, P l a i n t i f f � V . � SHADI M. ELAYYAN A/K/A SHADI ELAYYAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THERESA ELAYYAN; WACHOVIA DEALER SERVICES, INC.; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., D e f e n d a n t s � 09 CH 50376 Property Address: 16728 JULIE ANN LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-027205 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 25, 2012, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 11, 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 16728 Julie Ann Lane, Orland Park, IL 60467 Permanent Index No.: 27-29-201-017 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $970,592.70. 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 . � 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. I559261
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY A S � TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF I M P A C � SECURED ASSETS CORP., MORTGAGE PASS T H R O U G H � CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-4; Plaintiff, v s . � KIMBERLY LANDI AKA KIMBERLY A. KISIELIUS; DONALD B. LANDI; ROBERTS HILLS C O N D O M I N I U M � HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 12 CH 40663 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 8, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 7, 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 : � Commonly known as 9143 South Roberts Road, Unit 11, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-01-306-028-1011. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, PO Box 165028, Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028. (614) 220-5611. 1 2 0 2 6 4 6 6 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I557877
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C E R T I F I C A T E H O L D E R � OF CWABS INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AB1; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ASMA ODEH; YASEEN ODEH AKA DR. YASEEN O D E H ; � PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N � SYSTEMS, INC.; HEALTH MEDICAL IMAGING LLC; THOMAS VALENTI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ASMA ODEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN H E I R S � AND LEGATEES OF YASEEN ODEH, IF ANY; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 13405 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 25, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 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. 23-13-102-083-1006; 23-13-102-083-1012. Commonly known as 7921 West 103rd Street, Unit B3 and G6, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 1 1 0 4 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556494
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ANGELIKA K. KAVROULAKIS; JOHN N. K A V R O U L A K I S ; � MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANGELINA K . � KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN N. KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 12975 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 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. 27-23-308-003-0000. Commonly known as 16621 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462. 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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 0 6 0 6 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556493
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK, FSB) Plaintiff, -v.FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 006111 13621 ELM STREET 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 July 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 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 13621 ELM STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-205-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 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 14-13-02578. 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. 14-13-02578 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 006111 TJSC#: 33-15831 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. I551907
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 FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS FANTASIA AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA AKA THOMAS FANTASIA JR AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA JR, MARY ANNE FANTASIA AKA MARY FANTASIA AKA MARY A FANTASIA, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 36309 13921 THOMAS DRIVE 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 November 6, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 13921 THOMAS DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-307-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to le number PA1112909. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1112909 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 36309 TJSC#: 33-18391 I557152
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For Sale
Notice For Sale
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For Notice Sale
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on September 26, 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 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. 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 . � 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. I555966
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.VICTOR M. CARRILLO A/K/A VICTOR CARRILLO, MARIA D. CARRILLO A/K/A MARIA CARRILLO, BANK OF AMERICA, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., FORD MOTOR CREDIT COMPANY D/B/A PRIMUS FINANCIAL SERVICES, PALISADES COLLECTION, L.L.C., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 11 CH 044899 13718 86TH 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 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 1, 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 13718 86TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-107-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 14-11-39950. 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. 14-11-39950 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 044899 TJSC#: 33-18403 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. I556910
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HEATHER MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C BAASKE A/K/A HEATHER BAASKE, KEVIN MORANDI A/K/A KEVIN T MORANDI, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO HARRIS N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 42560 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD 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 June 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 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 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-401-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick two story single family home with a three car attached garage. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1121338. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1121338 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 42560 TJSC#: 33-18361 I557191
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ERICK GALASON, ERIN GALASON D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 026705 12541 S. 70TH AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 1, 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 12541 S. 70TH AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-318-009. The real estate is improved with a single family 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. 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 14-12-20233. 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. 14-12-20233 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 026705 TJSC#: 33-18441 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. I556925
For Sale
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L P � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ANNA MAREK, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, LAS FUENTES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 039155 9101 DEL PRADO DRIVE 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 August 25, 2011, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 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 9101 DEL PRADO DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-200-058. 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. 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 14-10-21639. 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. 14-10-21639 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 039155 TJSC#: 33-18417 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. I556907
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, L P � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JERZY OGRODNIK, ALICJA OGRODNIK, PALOS POINT TOWNHOMES OWNERS' ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 001967 11794 LIGHTHOUSE LANE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 6 0 4 6 3 � 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, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 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 11794 LIGHTHOUSE LANE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-237. 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. 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 14-10-42227. 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. 14-10-42227 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 001967 TJSC#: 33-18558 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. I558221
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JAMES V. WESTPHAL, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB, WOODS EDGE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JAMES V. WESTPHAL, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 32545 11136 EAST CENTER ROAD UNIT E 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 October 22, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 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 11136 EAST CENTER ROAD UNIT E, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-066-1041. The real estate is improved with a brick 4 or more units; detached 1 car garage. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0915098. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0915098 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 09 CH 32545 TJSC#: 33-18914 I558243
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL T. KWAK, LINDA M. KWAK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, F/K/A WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER FOR THE SAVINGS BANK AND PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT Defendants 10 CH 033704 8832 S. 84TH 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 April 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 15, 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 8832 S. 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-115-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 14-10-26289. 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. 14-10-26289 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 033704 TJSC#: 33-17561 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. I556638
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOREN LYSEN, SUZANNE LYSEN, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, VALUE RECOVERY GROUP, L.P., AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR NEW CITY BANK, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK Defendants 12 CH 015655 8650 W. PENNY LANE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 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 8650 W. PENNY LANE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 2335-105-035. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 14-12-11116. 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. 14-12-11116 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015655 TJSC#: 33-16215 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. I552967
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For 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 Tuesday, October 8, 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 I557996
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING L P � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MAGDALENA KOWALCZYK, 8735-39 S. ROBERTS ROAD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 030102 8735 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #2N 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 July 10, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 26, 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 8735 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #2N, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-113-014-1004. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, 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 14-11-24333. 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. 14-11-24333 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 030102 TJSC#: 33-18550 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. I557510
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � 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, L . P . , � P l a i n t i f f � V . � HENRY M. PERILLO A/K/A HENRY MORTON A/K/A HENRY PERILLO, D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 28143 Property Address: 9740 SOUTH 90TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-022266 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 14, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 4, 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 9740 South 90th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-10-202-034 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 449,164.94. 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 . � 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. I558178
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Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)
Nature photography luncheon Nature photography will be featured at a luncheon program on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Avid photographers Rick Steffen and Dan Morley will show slides of the plants, animals, and natural features of the local environment, including photos taken at The Center, Tampier Slough, and other locations in the surrounding communities and forest preserves. The photo above was taken by Dan Morley of a bald eagle and great American egret at Tampier Slough. The Sept. 17 luncheon begins at noon, costs $17 and requires reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.
Broaden Your Horizons This week Lapidary class The Center offers six-week lapidary classes beginning Monday morning, Sept. 16, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Wednesday evening, Sept. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.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 six-week class costs $84 plus a $10 materials fee for new students. Students purchase rocks for future projects. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.
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• Smoothies — 4-5 p.m. Sept. 18, learn how to make healthy smoothies. This free event is for teens 7th through 12th grade. • Distress Yoga — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 19, three weeks of free Yoga classes that will tone your muscles, increase flexibility, and help you feel more relaxed. For more information call 5320500 or visit thebridgeteencenter. org.
Palos Youth Theatre ‘Pageant’ auditions The Palos Park Recreation Department has developed the Palos Youth Theatre and is holding their first set of auditions this Friday, Sept 13, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. The auditions are for “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” In this hilarious Christmas tale, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids, probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won’t believe the mayhem and fun when the Herdman kids collide with this Christmas story head on! Auditions will be held at the Palos Park Recreation Department at 8901 W. 123rd St. and will consist of cold readings from the script. Roles available for four men, six women (16 years and older), eight boys, nine girls (6-15 years old). If cast, there is a $60 participation fee. Rehearsals will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting on Sept. 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Performances are on the Palos Park Recreation Center stage on Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 6713760.
• If the Shoe Fits — 4:30-6 p.m. September 12, 19 and 26, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a three-week program where students can get to know themselves better by participating in activities designed to show you what your strengths are. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. • Friday Night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 13, with live music from 4th Point. This free event is for teens 7th through 12th grade. • Saturday Night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 14, with live music from Mark Rose. This free event is only for teens 10th through 12th grade. • Encouraging Art — 5-6 p.m. Sept. 17, celebrate National Encouragement Day by making a unique art piece for a friend or family member. This free event Stained glass class is for teens 7th through 12th grade. The Center offers a six week
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Stained Glass class beginning Thursday evening, Sept. 19, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Students create beautiful stained glass pieces, by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering, using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. With instruction by experienced stained glass artist Harry Meneghini, students start with simple projects and eventually design their own windows, pictures and lamps. The six-week class costs $84. A list of glass and supplies which will need to be purchased by each student will be distributed the first day of class or may be obtained at the Center, although the instructor suggests waiting until after the first class to make any purchases. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.
Nature photography workshops A series of Digital and Film Nature Photography workshops for adults will be hosted at The Center on four Saturday mornings in September and October at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.
FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.
Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Blessings may be disguised in the week ahead. Even a mistake may turn out to be necessary to a worthwhile achievement. Avoid taking on additional obligations whenever possible. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): When all you have on hand is lemons, it’s time to make lemonade. The first half of the week might bring you a spate of sour people, so be sure to use extra sugar. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The book of life doesn’t have a table of contents. Some things you must test for the truth all by yourself during the upcoming week. Mental blocks keep you
from falling off a cliff. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Plans, promises and proposals may have more holes than Swiss cheese. During the first half of the week, you may let your generous nature and enthusiasm get the best of you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You and a teammate or partner may live under the same skies, but you might not see the same horizon. Remain aware this week that other people may have a different sets of standards. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A problem can be a springboard to an uplifting experience if you take time to examine the situation and learn from it. Study hard and
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The class will meet Sept. 21 and 28, and Oct. 19 and 26. Instructor Rick Steffen has timed this class to take advantage of outdoor walks to shoot the colorful autumn foliage. Steffen also plans indoor sessions for discussions and to critique student photos. Students should bring either a film or a digital camera and dress to be outdoors.
suspect, and his prosecutor sister (Bridget Moynahan) debates whether a promotion is worth staying quiet about a yearsearlier misdeed by her would-be boss. Tom Selleck plays the police commissioner patriarch. Will Estes and Len Cariou also star, and Jennifer Esposito is featured in several early episodes — before she and the series parted company — as Danny’s partner. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) COMING SOON: “BEHIND THE CANDELABRA” (Sept. 17): Michael Douglas plays entertainer Liberace in a dramatization of the showman’s relationship with a younger man (Matt Damon). (Not rated: AS, P) “THE BLING RING” (Sept. 17): Several teens use modern means to determine celebrities’ locations and rob their homes in director Sofia Coppola’s fact-based drama; Emma Watson stars. (R: AS, P) “WORLD WAR Z” (Sept. 17): An ex-United Nations investigator (Brad Pitt) tries to halt a worldwide infestation of the undead. (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, V) “IRON MAN 3” (Sept. 24): Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is targeted by someone with a deep grudge against him; Gwyneth Paltrow also returns, with Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce as cast additions. (PG-13: P, V) “THE CROODS” (Oct. 1): A prehistoric family puts its own spins on daily life; Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone and Ryan Reynolds are in the animated comedy’s voice cast. (PG: AS) “THIS IS THE END” (Oct. 1): Seth Rogen, James Franco and others play themselves — more or less — as the end of the world appears imminent. (R: AS, N, P, V)
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obtain an education in areas where you have an obvious deficit. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Love is a two-way street, so be careful you don’t run someone off the road. Your sense of timing is out of kilter in the first half of the week, which could lead you to make mistakes of judgment. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t live your dreams when you’re busy living your doubts. In the week ahead, be a bit more restrained about spending, but don’t be afraid to buy something you really want. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may give the wrong people the benefit of the doubt. In the week ahead, your skepticism, as well as your loyalties, could be misplaced. You may spend when it’s smarter to be thrifty. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The space between what’s wrong and right is where you may be hiding in the week ahead. Questions of what is ethical in social situations could surface and create inertia. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can live in the past or learn from it. Rules and regulations could cramp your style in the early part of the week. Use your innate ingenuity to avoid problems. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Seeing is believing. You may find it difficult to operate on blind faith alone during the week ahead. Focus on making your dreams for the future a reality, even in the face of opposition.
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STARTING THIS WEEK: “STAR TREK INTO DARK NESS”: It’s appropriate that director J.J. Abrams’ exciting and smart sci-fi adventure is the second entry in the rebooted “Star Trek” movie franchise, since it has a number of links to “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.” A dangerous renegade (Benedict Cumberbatch) declares his own personal war on Starfleet, prompting Kirk (Chris Pine), Spock (Zachary Quinto) and the rest of the intergalactic gang to try to stop him. Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban and Simon Pegg also are back on board, with Peter Weller and Alice Eve as other cast newcomers. *** (PG-13: V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “PEEPLES”: Kerry Wash ington’s run on television’s “Scandal” hasn’t prevented her from keeping one foot in movies, as proven by her role in this Tyler Perry-co-produced 2013 comedy that puts spins on the “Meet the Parents” theme. While visiting her family in the Hamptons, the woman is surprised when her not-so-classy beau (Craig Robinson, “The Office”) follows her there, intending to propose - but he also has to prove himself to her relatives. David Alan Grier, Diahann Carroll and S. Epatha Merkerson (“Law & Order”) also star. DVD extras” “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by cast and crew; outtakes. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HOMELAND: THE COM PLETE SECOND SEASON”: One of television’s most compelling current dramas remains that way in its sophomore round, with emotionally challenged CIA veteran Carrie (Claire Danes)
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Children’s art classes Kindergartner Quintan Pempak creates an abstract landscape with watercolor. Registration is underway for new six-week sessions of children’s art classes at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, to begin on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 9 and 10:30 a.m. The Log Cabin Art Center is a part of The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Art instructors will teach the children in grades kindergarten through eighth to use a variety of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, papermaking, papier-mâché, printmaking, pottery, and more. The natural areas of The Center’s farm and woods provide subject matter, inspiration and sometimes the raw materials for the classes. The classes combine the worlds of art and nature, and are kept small to encourage individual selfexpression. A class fee of $72 covers all supplies. Registration is required. Call 361-3650.
Labor Day was just a week ago, and already we’re into the autumn season! I thought I’d offer a delicious oven-braised recipe you can make with a quick trip to the market and very little active work on your part. I encourage you to save this recipe and try it the next time you want to cook a special meal. As you’ll see in my recipe for Braised Moroccan Lamb, it features enticing flavors you’ll find in many North African cuisines. The meat is subtly seasoned with cumin, thyme, and rosemary, and dried fruits are plumped in the sauce during the final phase of cooking to complement the meat with sweet and tangy flavors. Yes, the results may taste just a little bit exotic, but what surprises me even more are how soothingly familiar the dish also is, reminding me of some of the sweet-and-sour braises I ate as a boy growing up in Austria. I think you’ll find the results comforting. And you’ll also find the recipe surprisingly convenient. You can actually prepare it in advance up to the point you strain the sauce into a clean casserole, covering and refrigerating the sauce and meat separately. Then, before serving, return the meat to the casserole along with the almonds and dried fruit and continue ovenbraising, adding 15 to 30 minutes extra cooking time to heat the meat thoroughly. (Test its internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer, which should read 165 degrees F.)
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Roll up the meat and tie it securely with kitchen string. meat is almost fork-tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, but leave the oven on. With tongs, carefully remove the meat to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to keep it warm. With a slotted spoon, remove the vegetables from the liquid, transferring them to a blender. Puree the vegetables and, with a rubber spatula, scrape them from the blender back into the sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly. Pour the sauce through a fine-meshed strainer into a clean casserole (or transfer the sauce to a bowl, wash out the casserole you’ve been using, and then strain the sauce back into it). Return the meat to the sauce in the casserole and surround it with the almonds, prunes, and apricots. Put the casserole back in the oven and continue cooking until the meat is fork-tender and the dried fruit has softened, about 15 minutes longer. (If the sauce thickens too much, thin it with a little extra broth.) To serve, transfer the lamb to a cutting board. With a sharp knife, cut the lamb crosswise into thin slices, arranging the slices on a platter or heated plates and removing the strings as you come to them. Spoon some sauce over the meat, arranging the fruits and almonds around the slices. Serve immediately, passing extra sauce in a small bowl.
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Classes for youth begin at McCord Next week will see the beginning of a new session of art classes for young people at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center with instructor Liz Wall. In Draw, Paint, and Sculpt for ages 7-12 on Tuesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., children will learn from the Masters. Using resource materials from the Art Institute, students will learn new techniques each week and implement them in projects from easel drawings and paintings to paper mâché or clay sculpture projects. Discovery will continue outside of class with weekly study packets for fun and practice. Fun with Fashion Design for ages 8-14 on Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., will encourage students to discover their own style as they create shirts using special fabric dye, colorful floppy hats out of paper mâché, and accessories out of found objects. A photo shoot to show off designs will cap off the last class. In Paintings That Tell a Story for ages 7-12 on Wednesdays, 4:30 to 6 p.m., students will explore the art of illustration using reference materials from the Art Institute. They will be introduced to the award winning book illustrations currently featured in the Caldecott Awards Exhibit. Students will study great picture books and make paintings of their own. On Thursdays Painting for Advanced Youth and Teens, 4:30 to 6 p.m., students who have some experience with drawing or painting will use resource materials from the Art Institute with an emphasis on painting techniques. Whether students want to do abstract or realistic painting, they will learn color mixing and design principles. Students may choose their own projects in acrylic, oil or pastel and will be guided according to their interests. All materials are included. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 8602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org.
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