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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Sidewalks ahead along 119th stretch by Tim Hadac staff reporter

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Palos Lions serve A group of kids gather around the Lions Club mascot at the first Palos Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Sunday at the Palos Park Recreation Center. Beth Polk is standing next to the lion. The middle row features Bella and Mia Narciso and the bottom row features Chance Narciso and Avery Allen. More on Page 4.

Sidewalks, once anathema in suburbia, are coming to Palos Heights’ northern gateway. This month, according to Mayor Robert Straz, cement mixers will pour a half-mile long ribbon of concrete along Route 83 from Harlem west to at least 76th Avenue. The announcement was made at Tuesday’s City Council meeting and endorsed unanimously by aldermen. “It’s kind of a double win for the city,” Straz said of the move. “We improve [pedestrian access] to Harlem Avenue and we don’t pay anything for it.” The city’s share of the cost, $124,050, will be paid for by the Regional Transportation Authority, which is sponsoring the project--one of 36 initiatives in the region recommended for funding by the Chicago Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for

Planning (CMAP). Funding comes through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program, a federally funded program of surface transportation improvements designed to improve air quality and mitigate congestion. CMAQ-funded projects are typically designed to steer people away from automobile use by making it easier to walk, bicycle or take a bus or train. “During the [work] week a lot of times, [you see] employees walking [on 119th Street] to the offices here, especially down to the health care places. They take the Harlem Avenue bus to [Route] 83, but then they’re climbing over obstructions, trying to get through there. Now we’ll have sidewalks to make it a lot easier for them, and that was one of the main reasons that the RTA was willing to pay the [city’s share of the cost].” “It’s a jobs issue,” Straz added after the meeting, saying the new

sidewalks will make it easier for employees to get to work and therefore make the city a little more attractive to employers. In addition the new sidewalks, council members discussed several other curbside issues. Alderman Robert Basso (2nd Ward) noted that “some of the plantings on Harlem Avenue will be reworked because of the harsh summer we’ve had.” “There’s also a 50/50 tree sharing program with the city,” he added. “If you would like to participate and have a tree placed [on city property adjacent to your home]. If you’re interested, call Public Works and they’ll see if funds are available. The program is supposed to be extremely successful.” Basso also reminded council members that the city’s chipper service—in which Allied Waste removes yard waste on regularly scheduled garbage pick-up days, ends Nov. 1. Straz noted that the city continues to remove trees damaged by

the emerald ash borer, a non-native type of beetle responsible for the loss of hundreds of millions of ash trees in the U.S. since 2002. Several more trees will see the saw in the weeks ahead, including several near 125th and Harlem. Alderman Jeffrey Key (1st Ward) praised the “beautifully done” refurbishment of Natchez Park, near 124th and Natchez, which will be renamed Veterans Playlot at a public re-dedication set for 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. As part of the announcement, Alderman Jack Clifford (2nd Ward) unveiled the new sign that will be installed at the playlot, named to honor the life and work of the Donald A. Dahl Sr., a Palos Heights resident and World War II combat veteran a military veteran who died last year in August, at age 87. Known as a “veteran’s veteran,” Mr. Dahl worked for years to aid veterans and remind younger generations to appreciate (See Heights, Page 4)

Adventure soars in gripping read Palos pilot’s true story plots page-turner by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Bought an Air Force,” chronicles his business deal-turned-adventure in 1960s Nicaragua. Most people who travel to Cen- “I never had any intention to tral America buy a trinket or two write a book. If I would have, it to bring home as a memento of would have been a lot simpler their trip. because I’d have kept a diary [back Will Martin bought an air then],” said Martin, an internaforce. tionally respected and admired His newly published book, “So I civilian pilot who has lived in Palos

Park with his wife Pat for more than 50 years. “But what I did do is take a lot of pictures — and I normally don’t take pictures. I haven’t taken any pictures since that time. But the events were such — we had the [airplane] crashes, we had some problems, and really, the unique stuff of a story. I took a hundred-

some pictures [in slide format],” he continued. In the five decades after his time in Nicaragua, Martin fashioned the images into a slide show that helped him share his story with aviation enthusiasts, among whom the tale had become legend. The narration that went with those slides formed the heart of the book, and while Martin is quick to credit a large team of people (including family members and fellow aviators), the final work is strikingly similar to his first drafts.

The Story Martin is a native of Chicago’s South Side who grew up working in a garage owned and operated by his father, a mechanic. Like many boys of his generation, he was attracted to the still-new and thrilling idea of flight. He had read popular books about aviation adventures and when he was Photo by Tim Hadac about 14 years old, he received Cover design: Christopher Gyorgy Longtime Palos Park resident Will Martin discusses his new book, “So I Bought an Air Force,” while his first taste of flight at the old Will Martin, of Palos Park, has told the story of his purchase of most inspecting a 1949 airplane he is restoring in his workshop. Martin, who has piloted more than 40 difof Nicaraguan dictator Somoza’s air force 50 years after the harrowferent types of airplanes, is well known as a performer in air shows across the Midwest. (See True story, Page 4) ing events described in his book.

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SON Weekend puts neighbors’ needs above self Love your neighbor as yourself is the Gospel message that inspires the annual SON (Serving Our Neighbors) Weekend when the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church works as a whole congregation to heed Christ’s great commandment. Members of the church last weekend worked very hard doing day-long home improvements, repairs, yardwork and other chores for the elderly, disabled and other people in need identified by local townships.

SON Weekend began last Friday with sign in, a light supper and planning session. Here, volunteers gather for their group photo Saturday before the various work teams departed to their work sites at homes across the area, where they put in a full day of labor from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Sunday, they shared their observations and experiences at a church breakfast open to all before the 11 a.m. nondenominational worship service, to which were invited the neighbors they served.

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Voices of Palos-Orland Palos Lions Candy Day will return Oct. 11 and 12

Volunteers sought to ‘shake a can’ by Alderman Jack Clifford The Palos Lions Club will be participating in Lions Candy Day on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 11 and 12. This annual event allows the Palos Lions to raise funds which support many worthwhile activities and programs within our Palos community. The Lions have over 65 years of community service to the Palos area, helping those in need and less fortunate. The Lions depend solely on private contributions to support the programs and activities so important to the blind, visually handicapped, deaf and hearing impaired locally and nationally. We contribute to local libraries’ reading machines. We help to provide services for sight and hearing-impaired and give grants to local students and other charity endeavors. This year we will not be at the Jewel stores, the corporate policy of standing in front of the store is no longer allowed,

but we will be at other areas and corners, also look for our Christmas tree lot at First Midwest Bank, 12600 S. Harlem Ave., this Christmas season. This program helps support needy families in the area during the holiday. When you see a Lion on Oct. 11 and 12, please try to give generously. Thank you for your continued support. As always we can use volunteers again this year, more so than ever. If you would like to help this worthy cause, contact Alderman Jack Clifford at 448-9688 or 284-0818. Thank you to all the residents of the Palos Heights, Palos Park and Palos Hills communities for your past and continued support. A few hours means so much to so many, as we are a locally established service organization helping those less fortunate. Alderman Jack Clifford represents Ward 2 on the Palos Heights City Council.

Votes for Women

Film brings history alive at library by Barbara Pasquinelli The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area, in cooperation with the Palos Heights Public Library, is sponsoring a special showing of the film, “Iron-Jawed Angels,” a powerful movie depicting the fight of the suffragists to achieve the right to vote. This is part of a year-long celebration of Women’s Suffrage in Illinois, achieved 100 years ago. League members, in character, will narrate portions of the program and respond to questions. This would be a terrific opportunity to bring our young people up to date on how we got to the place we are today. Bring your sons, daughters and grandchildren to enjoy splendid performances by Hilary Swank and Anjelica Houston and learn about a most important part of American history. The film will be shown at the Palos Heights Public Library, at 2 p.m., this Sunday, Oct. 6. Popcorn will be served. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

County government The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area opened the year with a presentation on Cook County government offered by Commissioners Liz Gorman and Joan Murphy. Following up on that will be a meeting on Oct. 12, titled Cook County Matters. This is a presentation by the League of Women Voters of Cook County, which has studied every aspect of Cook County government over the years. Members sit in on all Cook County meet-

ings and report back to various committees of the Cook County League. Come and become informed about this important unit of local government, its scope and operations. Opportunities for Q’s and A’s will be available. This is a regular meeting of the LWV, 9:30 a.m., on Saturday, Oct. 12. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization dedicated to an informed electorate. The League never endorses candidates or parties. You do not need to be a member to attend our open meetings. We have an amazingly active year ahead and I’m sure we’ll have something for everyone. Would you like to see the state of Illinois redistrict in a more transparent, voter-friendly way? Join the petition drive to have a constitutional amendment to support that. After our enlightening meeting with Joan Murphy and Liz Gorman would you like to continue on the path to be an enlightened Cook County resident? Join us on Oct. 12 at our regular meeting at the Palos Heights Public Library. Bring the younger generation (and yourselves, of course) to our showing of “Iron Jawed Angels” at 2 p.m. this Sunday, at the library. Coming up....Graduated Rate Income Tax proposal, a conversation with Rep. Kelly Burke, genetically modified food products, townships, new female mayors in our area and don’t forget about fracking!

Southwest Symphony marks 50 Golden Years by Jack Murray Regional editor I can think of few better experiences I enjoy locally than hearing a concert by the Southwest Symphony Orchestra. Happily, one is coming up this Sunday when the SSO will begin its 50th season by giving a concert titled Timeless Melodies. It will be held at 4 p.m. in the beautiful venue of the Ozinga Chapel of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. Details on the program of music by Copland, Ravel, Elgar, Grieg and Smetana are repeated in our Community Notes section on Page 7 of this week’s Regional. Dubbed 50 Golden Years, the 2013-14 season will continue with From Russia With Love on Sunday, Nov. 10, Home for the Holidays Christmas concerts with choirs on Dec. 7 at Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills and again on Friday, Dec. 13, at St. Michael Church in Orland Park. Concerts in

Editor’s Corner March and May will closeout the Golden season. The final concert of the season, on May 10, titled From Ireland to Distant Planets, will feature Irish dancers before the second half sees Holst’s The Planets performed with a spectacular muti-media presentation and Voices of the Valley choir. And a big party is planned, too. The Golden Year milestone will be celebrated in high style at a 50th anniversary fundraiser gala and silent auction next April at Palos County Club. I intend to keep Regional readers informed of the details of all these concert and gala dates in our community calendars as each grows near. Now I don’t pretend to be a cognoscente of classical music, but I know what I like. The SSO is gifted at blending a mu-

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one of their concerts, as good as after a particularly meaningful Mass or other church worship service. A tribute the SSO truly desical program that educates and serves at this half-century mark informs audiences by giving of cultural enrichment — and us the greatest timeless music for its remarkable performances ever composed, while entertain- under the capable baton of Muing them with pops and nostal- sic Director David Crane that gic favorites from the repertoire I have been blessed to have of great American standards. heard and seen — are beyond I will always treasure the momy poor powers to provide, on ments of earful bliss to rapture deadline this week. Suffice it the SSO gave me playing the to say, its new season is well orchestrations of Cole Porter, worth checking into, starting Lerner and Loewe, Rodgers and this Sunday afternoon. Hammerstein, not to mention For a brochure or more arias by Puccini. I would like details on 50 Golden Years, to see more of those, while call the SSO at 802-0686, a dear acquaintance of mine, Email southwestsymphony@ Dorothy Menker, a woman of gmail.com or visit the website, great taste, would I know vote southwestsymphony.com. for some music of Wagner. What the SSO does best is make the greatest music enLetters Policy joyed by elites for generations The Regional News encouraccessible to all in an affordages letters to the editor. able, democratic manner that Letters must be signed and elevates the mind and soul. the name of the writer will be One always feels so good after published. Include your address and telephone number for verification purposes. Limit letters to no more than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters. Mail or bring Readers Write very easily just look at the text letters to: The Regional News, and understand what or which 12243 S. Harlem Ave., Palos crime you are trying to inform Heights, IL 60463, or e-mail us them with. This wonderful at theregional@comcast.net option is not just a new way of communicating with the police, it is also a new way to keep the community safe and harmless. Faris Fakhoury THE Palos Heights REGIONAL NEWS

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Inside the First Amendment

Tough decision ahead for all on ‘shield law’ definition by Gene Policinski We’re all facing a tough decision by Congress later this year — and it’s not about the federal budget or national health care policy. A question that ultimately will affect us all involves a bill with the innocuous name “Free Flow of Information Act.” In other words, it’s a proposal to create — for the first time legislatively — a national “shield law” aimed at protecting news sources and the confidential information they have provided from having to be disclosed by journalists facing a subpoena or federal grand jury. Note that that description, unlike most, starts out by referring to the protection that sources get under the proposal, not the benefit that derives to journalists. From a First Amendment view, that’s about the only way

one feel comfortable with such a law. The major hurdle that remains is that the measure must include a definition of a “journalist,” which by-definition must exclude some of our fellow citizens or it would read “everyone.” But the 45 words of the First Amendment have no modifier in front of “press” in forbidding government from restraining or censoring what it publishes. Advocates of the bill have come a long way over several decades from legislation to include as many as they can in this latest proposal. Earliest versions — a product of their pre-Internet times as well as some institutional mindset — focused just on traditional ideas of who is a journalist: Employees of major news companies or publications, or those whose income is principally from journalism. Left out were journalists for student publica-

tions, along with newer groups like bloggers, aggregators and Tweeters. Even some early proposals this time around left some in those same groups potentially without the means to pledge anonymity to their sources. But amendments Sept. 12 in the Senate Judiciary Committee have addressed those problems, supporters say, partially by including students and freelance writers, and by including a “catch-all” provision that permits a federal judge to say the law applies to anyone who the judge deems to be acting “in the public interest.” Critics of the bill, which has bipartisan support, say that despite these changes, the bill doesn’t provide protection to enough people, enough of the time, to override concerns that by defining who is a journalist it is a back-door exercise in, in effect, “licensing” journalists for

the first time. The bill includes some non-controversial exceptions, such as where the information disclosed directly involves an act of terrorism, death, kidnapping or bodily harm. But then it attempts to define and exclude groups like “Wikileaks” and individuals such as former NSA analyst Edward Snowden, which have dumped wholesale lots of classified information onto the Internet. Along with spies and terrorists, they and their sources are not protected. And, veteran journalist Scott Armstrong said Sept. 18 in a panel discussion at the Newseum, neither will be the reporters who need it most: Those reporting on national security matters regularly. “It won’t protect us,” Armstrong said, “We’re going to get exempted out of it one way or another.” Others on the panel coun-

tered that having some chance at defeating a subpoena is better than nothing. But both advocates and critics have conceded along the bill’s progress that the possibility of losing such a fight — and the investigation and court proceedings it will entail — will at the least have a “chilling effect” on future sources. Placing the focus on protecting the sources of a “Free Flow of Information” won’t solve the “who is a journalist” issue, but it may well make it less of a stumbling block — since the “how” a leak reaches the public would be subordinate to the “who leaked it” issue. And with that orientation in mind, all of us can consider whether we want to protect the source — perhaps based on the idea of the larger benefit they are bringing to society, which is (Continued on page 3)

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School boards of few words OK budgets in the millions by Tim Hadac staff reporter While academic institutions are typically thought of as places of debate and discussion, both were absent at two recent local school board meetings, at least in terms of their 2013-14 budgets. Both Orland School District 135 and Consolidated High School District 230 saw their budgets pass unanimously and without discussion from board members or anyone in the audience. “We’re living within our means and not going for a levy increase,” District 135 Board President Joe LaMargo said moments after the required public hearing on the budget — which lasted about four minutes and was characterized by silence — was gaveled shut. At the Sept. 23 board meeting at High Point School, LaMargo and several other board members briefly praised John Reiniche, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, for ensuring that the budget is easy to understand and reflects responsible stewardship of tax dollars. The district’s 2013-14 budget projects $80.87 million in revenues and $80.17 million in expenditures, yielding a surplus of $699,222. Officials made observations about the budget on the district’s website. Some of those are: • In 2007, interest income totaled $1.7 million; this year’s interest has only been budgeted at $203,520, netting a loss of income just under $1.5 million. The major contributing factors to this decline are lower interest rates and the state of Illinois’ failure to meet its obligations in a timely manner. • In 2010-11, the Illinois State Board of Education reduced regular education transportation fund-

ing by over 40 percent. In addition, the Reading Block Grant was eliminated, along with the Early Childhood At-Risk Grant. The elimination of these two grants equate to approximately $300,000 in state funding. There is discussion of eliminating Title II funding for the 2014-2015 year, which would equate to an additional loss of revenue of $150,000. • The district operates a selffunded insurance plan. For the first time in nine years, the district has seen a double digit increase in health insurance costs. The 18 percent increase is a result of high claims experience and health care reform. • Even with the challenges of the adverse economic conditions, it appears this budget will allow the district to have a positive outlook and will still maintain its Standard & Poors (S&P) rating of AA+, putting the district one notch away from the highest possible rating. Having a higher rating means paying lower interest; this in turn allows more dollars into the classroom. • With the exception to the debt certificates, it is projected that the District’s long-term debt will be paid down by May 2015. Board members also praised a handful of High Point students who gave presentations related to the school’s All-Star Learners Program. The next regular meeting of the District 135 Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, at the Administration Center, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

Ditto at Dist. 230 District 230 officials briefly spoke with pride about their budget, balanced for the 11th spoke consecutive year.

“We have been fiscally responsible for a number of years,” said Supt. James M. Gay, as he and several others gave a tip of their caps to Steve Langert, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services, for his work on the new budget. According to information about the budget posted on the district’s website: • The total budget includes $139.3 million in expenditures, which represents a 1.5 percent increase over 2012-13. Revenue is budgeted to increase by 1.6 percent. • Funding for several curriculum initiatives, additional student safety and insurance measures as well as advancements in technology are included. Highlights are the Advisory, Intervention and Enrichment program as well as lunch period intervention programs. A School Resource Officer at Andrew, shared costs for the School Resource Officer at Sandburg and Crossing Guards at Sandburg are also included. Technology initiatives include expansion of wireless networks, 1:1 iPad and Chromebooks pilots and moving to cloud-based technology with Google. • Salaries represent 57.6 percent of the overall operating expenses, a 2.1 percent increase over last year. Benefits are 13.7 percent of the budget, a 3.7 percent increase over the previous year. • Some 82.6 percent of operating revenues is generated through property taxes. The district projects a decrease of 16.7 percent from general state aid and an 11.8 percent decrease in federal funding. The next regular meeting of the District 230 Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24 at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park.

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Chicago lakefront cruise aboard yacht among McCord gala auction prizes Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Chicago’s lakefront, while kicking back sipping cocktails and nibbling on appetizers: a wonderful way to spend a beautiful summer day with family or friends. Ray and Noelle Kara will be your hosts for this three-hour cruise, starting at the 31st Street Harbor and cruising north taking in the Chicago skyline and then back again. They can even design the cruise to your special interests of the city views and landmarks. The Kara-Mia is a 40-foot Chris-Craft Roamer Cruiser. The cruise will be auctioned off at McCord Gallery’s annual fundraiser “Little Bit Country” this Saturday at the Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs. Cruise includes a maximum of six people plus cocktails and appetizers. Offered July-August 2014 on a mutually agreeable date and time, weather permitting. Remember this is a Live Auction, so you must be present at the event to bid. This event is McCord’s major fundraiser and keeps the McCord House open as a welcoming home for the arts. There will be additional Live Auction items as well as many great items offered in the Silent Auctions. For tickets and info: call the McCord office at 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park.

Westgate dental congestion

Heights panel offers paint job, further study of tight squeeze by Tim Hadac staff reporter Several Westgate residents seeking a permanent remedy to parking congestion near 127th and Oak Park Avenue made their case at the Palos Heights City Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting last week, but came away with a fresh coat of paint and a promise to study the matter further. “This is more than inconvenient, it’s dangerous,” insisted Lindsey Riley, who has lived near 127th and Oak Park for about three years. “We need a remedy. We really need a remedy,” added neighbor Debby Cole. The two had made a similar appeal at the full City Council meeting earlier in the month and were advised by city officials to take their complaints to the committee to hammer out a solution. At issue is congestion caused by motorists who park on both sides of already narrow side streets — just 18 feet wide, according to one alderman — in the neighborhood. The source of the problem, according to the two complaining, is a lack of adequate off-street parking at the Westgate Courtyard professional building, 674145 W. 127th St., home to three dentists [Steven J., Erin K. and Daniel J. Nicorata] and an orthodontist [Michael P. Meehan]. According to the Riley and Cole, patients and staff from that dental

center clog adjacent side streets with parked cars and other vehicles. Riley showed photographs she has taken of the congestion. A story on the front page of the Sept. 5 edition of The Regional News has helped the situation somewhat, several people at the committee meeting said, since congestion in recent weeks does not appear as severe. “I’m not sure what [the Westgate dental care providers] did. Maybe they’re not scheduling patients as heavily,” Riley added. “But that story had an impact.” City officials called into question a portion of Riley’s complaint. Alderman Jerry McGovern (4th Ward), the committee’s chairman, said that he had driven to the area in question well over a dozen times in recent weeks and had “not seen any problems at all. In fact, I just left there to come to this meeting, and I did not see one car [parked on the street]. I’ve seen one car parked on the street [there] since you came to the [full] City Council meeting,” he said to Riley. McGovern and longtime Police Chief Larry Yott also took issue with claims that the parking situation represents a threat to public safety. Yott said he had spoken with Palos Heights Fire Protection District officials, who reportedly assured him they saw no hindrance to their ability to fight fires or deliver emergency medical services. McGovern also stated — as he

did at the full council meeting — that patients and staff are not breaking the law by parking on a public street. Alderman Jeffrey Key (1st Ward) expressed frustration with the situation. “I’ve been on the City Council for two years, and this is the third time this issue has come up. So it seems to run in cycles,” he said. Key and others discussed several remedies, including permitbased parking, restricting parking on one side of Oak Park Avenue, and putting a fresh coat of yellow paint over faded [“no parking”] paint just south of Westgate Courtyard. “The paint can be done [immediately],” McGovern said. “That’s easy. That should be automatic.” Officials also noted that Dr. Meehan has stated that he plans to move his successful orthodontics practice to a more spacious and better situated location in Palos Heights, sometime in the months ahead. In response, however, several people at the meeting stated that a new tenant — most likely another health care provider — will inevitably replace Meehan, so that the congestion may continue. In the end, McGovern said city officials will look at the issue more closely to determine if there is congestion, what days and times it occurs, what effect it is having on local and pass-through traffic, and what should be done to address it.

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values to society: The open exchange of views and information, the senses of “community” created by common media and, of course, the watchdog role of independent journalists. At times, reporters need confidential sources to get at stories that are hidden behind piles of paper, bureaucratic blunders or program hidden from the public. It’s there that the benefit of a “shield law” ultimately rests. If a journalist gets a good story, or even wins an award, in the process — well, that’s well down into “secondary” effects calculation.

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(Continued from page 2) the basis for other such protections: priest-penitent, doctor-patient, lawyer-client, and such. In each of those cases, an individual gets specific benefits from the confidentiality of the relationship — and society benefits indirectly by having such options available. Ironically, in the source-journalist equation, its society that gains first when the disclosures keep citizens informed about the policies, practices and sometimes-secret acts of government. The Founders created such strong protection for a free press because they say its

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Pass the syrup, Palos Lions Club hosts first pancake breakfast

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Past Palos Lions Club President Gene Adams and Candy Day Chairman Jack Clifford prepare the pancakes for the first pancake breakfast event in Palos Park. The next event is Candy Day, on Fri- Palos Park’s Neyl Marquez feeds his one-year-old day and Saturday Oct. 11 and 12. Volunteers are sought to “shake daughter, Sofia, some food at the first Palos Lions a can.” See Page 2 for details to help. Club Pancake Breakfast.

True story (Continued from page 1) [but then new] Howell Airport in Crestwood. Two decades later, Martin was a 34-year-old father of two young daughters living the American Dream in Palos Park — but that ended abruptly when the successful family business he headed was forced to liquidate. With funds and options dwindling, he was searching for a new start. In March of 1963, he learned of an opportunity to purchase a fleet of military airplanes (P-51 Mustangs, F-47 Thunderbolts and C-45 Expeditors) from the Nicaraguan government — which was making way for fighter jets and other modern aircraft supplied by the Kennedy Administration to strongman Anastasio Somoza Debayle to fight the threat of communist insurgencies and serve as

a military counterweight to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. How Martin gained the trust of the notoriously wary Somoza, purchased the planes and got them back up to the U.S. for re-sale over a two-year period is the story of “So I Bought an Air Force.” What occurs in that time, around him and to him, makes for a quick and fascinating read. He survives a murder attempt by a CIA mercenary, crash lands three different Mustangs after engine failures, is briefly detained (along with his wife) when a zealous police chief in a Mexican border town mistakenly believes them to be assassins fleeing the U.S. after JFK’s slaying, and is misidentified in a Nicaraguan newspaper as an infamous Chicago gangster. The story is one of persistence, pluck and luck — so much so at times, that Nicaraguans nicknamed Martin “El Gato” (the Cat), because they joked that he

Palos Park’s Night on the Green event helped the sales of the Lions Club Pancake Breakfast as a good chunk of people participated in both events including Meghan and Carter Sterling of Palos Park. They are seen putting their tent away after their breakfast.

From “So I Bought an Air Force”

Martin with daughters Cassie and Suzie on a Mustang at Midway Airport. must have nine lives to survive the danger he had.

nary is that everything is happening not to James Bond, but an ordinary young man from Palos Park. Ordinary Man, “[A few] people who have read Extraordinary Tale the book likened Will to Indiana But while the book has its Jones,” Pat observed. “But that’s thrills, what makes it extraordi- not it. We’re ordinary people, members of the PTA.” Reflecting on the perils he faced, Martin added, “It’s only when I got to writing the book and linking this all together, that I realized the enormity of what I had done down there, and I did it with pure innocence ’til the end. I think that’s what makes [the book] interesting.” The experience toughened him on many levels. Shortly after he left Nicaragua for good and returned home to launch a successful consulting business, a colleague cautioned him about an upcoming bargaining session with several hardball attorneys. Martin simply smiled and said, “I’ve put together deals where I was the only one at the table without a machine gun. This is nothing.” While the tale is Martin’s, family members are an essential part of the story. Wife Pat is his rock, refuge and life-saving navigator. Glenn Martin, Will’s brother, was his business partner and handled the sale of the planes in the States. From “So I Bought an Air Force” Both names are familiar in Martin writes that his wife Pat created quite a sensation at the airport. She navigated the B-26 to Ma- Palos Park — Pat for her decades nagua and they touched down within 90 seconds of her ETA. of successful civic and charitable

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involvement, and Glenn as a long- very kind. It’s gotten five stars time resident and former village [on amazon.com]. We’ve been commissioner. just startled that people would say such kind things.”

Pleased with Results Both Will and Pat are pleasantly surprised with the positive reaction to “So I Bought an Air Force,” especially in terms of the reaction of people who have read the work. Will recalled a recent meeting of several flier friends who are typically unsparing in their goodnatured criticism of each other’s work — yet all brought copies of “So I Bought an Air Force” to the luncheon and were “a little sheepish. They all wanted me to sign their books,” he said with a chuckle. “We’ve had a lot of people from all over the world write [book] reviews, and these aren’t solicited,” Pat added. “It’s been terribly meaningful to Will that people thought enough of the book to praise it. They’ve been

Check it out “So I Bought an Air Force” is available through local and online book sellers, as well as at public libraries, Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park. Additionally, Will Martin has been invited by the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center to discuss his book during a “Dinner With The Author” event at Francesca’s Vicinato, 12960 S. La Grange Road, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. Proceeds from this event will benefit the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center Capital Campaign to add a gallery, classroom, and performance space to the art center. Tickets are $50 per person, and seating is limited. Reservations may be made by calling 671-0648.

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(Continued from page 1) the sacrifices made by those who came before them. Clifford, who spearheaded the effort to make Veterans Playlot a reality, praised Dahl as a man “who was always there and never missed a beat” on veterans’ affairs. He added that the new playlot also honors the sacrifices of all military veterans, “including those who made the ultimate sacrifice.” In other council matters, alderman unanimously approved an ordinance which will require property owners to pay any debts owed to the city before receiving building permits or any other city permit or license.

From “So I Bought an Air Force”

Will Martin’s brother and business partner Glenn. He had to bring a gun down to Will from Chicago in case of trouble from a rival pilot who turned into an enemy. An accomplished pianist, Glenn Martin became a Palos Park village commissioner.

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Alderman Jack Clifford (2nd Ward), left, and Alderman Michael McGrogan (4th Ward) hoist the new Veterans Playlot sign, which will be installed Saturday, Oct. 19, at a renaming ceremony at 124th and Natchez. Clifford added that the public is invited to the event, set to start at 2 p.m.

Dolton man charged with battery and reckless driving in parking lot â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Orland Park police arrested Marcus D. Taylor, 26, of Dolton, at 3:01 p.m. Sept. 5 and charged him with reckless driving and battery. Taylor drove 25 to 30 mph in the parking lot of Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 15601 S. La Grange Road, and nearly hit a man as he and his wife approached the store entrance, police said. The 42-year-old victim told police the vehicle Taylor drove grazed his pants. The two men then exchanged words and Taylor leaned out of the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s side window and yelled and swore at them before making a u-turn and returning to where the couple stood, police said. Taylor then spit on the manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife as he cursed at her, according to the police report. Taylor left the area after the incident, but the couple later spotted him two blocks away and called police. Taylor acknowledged the altercation, but denied speeding and spitting, according to the police report. He had a court date of Sept. 24 at the 5th Municipal

ORLAND PARK POLICE District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In other Orland Park police news, Marcus Jon Dorado, 28, of Orland Park, was arrested at 1:52 a.m. Sept. 4 and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Dorado told police he swerved to avoid hitting a deer in the 14800 block of Westwood Drive, according to the police report. Instead, he hit and destroyed a decorative brick mailbox enclosure and his car came to rest in the homeownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s driveway and front lawn, police said. He was also charged with driving without a driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license on his person and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle. Dorado was held overnight for a bond hearing in Bridgeview on Sept. 5. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Annette H. Kim, 50, of Orland Park, was arrested at 1:47 a.m.

Sept. 18 and charged with DUI, driving the wrong way on a divided highway and improper lane usage after she was stopped while driving south in the northbound lanes in the 14700 block of Will-Cook Road. She has a court date of Oct. 9 in Bridgeview. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Amer Y. Tayeh, 19, of Orland Park, was arrested at 1:54 a.m. Sept. 20 and charged with underage consumption of alcohol by a minor as he walked along Wolf Road near Brook Hill Drive. Tayeh was nearly struck by a passing vehicle, police said. He has a court date of Oct. 18 in Bridgeview. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Matthew J. Kentner, 23, of Orland Park, was arrested at 11:52 p.m. Sept. 18 and charged with unlawful possession of cannabis after he was stopped near 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive for failure to signal a lane change, police said. An officer found several bags that contained a total of 1 gram of cannabis in a hidden compartment behind the dash-

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board, according to the police report. Kentner was ineligible for a municipal violation citation because of previous violations in 2011, police said. Kentner was also charged with failure to signal when required. He has a court date of Oct. 18 in Bridgeview. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Ke Hongxia, 36, of Chicago was cited with performing a massage without a valid state license at approximately 1 p.m. Sept. 3. The business that employed Hongxia, KT Massage, 15852 Wolf Road, was also cited â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with employing an unlicensed massage therapist, police said. Officers working undercover received and paid for massages at four Orland Park establishments, according to the police report. They then announced they were officers and requested business and therapistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; licenses, police said. KT Massage was the only business cited, police said. KT Massage and Hongxia have separate hearings scheduled for Oct. 18 at the Civic Center in Orland Park.

Man charged with violation of liquor license â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Palos Heights police arrested George A. Zorbas, 33, of Burbank, and charged him with a liquor license violation. Zorbas allegedly served alcoholic beverages to patrons at Xâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, 6405 W. 127th St., at 5:20 a.m. last Saturday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; more than three hours later than what the establishmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s liquor license allows. He was released by police on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In other Palos Heights police news, Stephanie K. Voss, 22, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license, and improper lighting. She was stopped by police in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:17 p.m. last Friday for a

was set at $3,000, and his court date is Oct. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Police charged Mohammad F. burned out headlight, according Natour, 33, of Tinley Park, with to the police report. Bond was set driving on a suspended license and at $1,500, and her court date is failing to have a light illuminating Nov. 20. his rear license plate. His vehicle â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In a related matter, police was pulled over in the 12200 block charged Roy A. Witty, 24, of Al- of South Harlem Avenue at 8:02 sip, with possession of drug para- p.m. last Sunday. Bond was set phernalia. Witty was a passenger at $1,500, and he is scheduled to in Vossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; vehicle, according to the appear in court on Oct. 22. police report. Bond was set at â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Bismarck G. Gonzalez, 51, of $1,500, and Witty is set to ap- Harvey, was charged with driving pear in court on Nov. 20. on a suspended license and driving â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Thomas J. Boyle, 24, of Alsip, without proof of insurance. He was was charged with DUI, improper stopped by police for a defective lane use and driving without proof muffler in the 6400 block of West of insurance. He was pulled over College Drive at 10:30 p.m. on by police in the 6700 block of West Sept. 25, police said. Bond was College Drive at 3:15 a.m. last Fri- set at $2,000, and his court date day and taken into custody. Bond is Oct. 22.

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â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Police charged John W. Pettiford Jr., 53, of Chicago Ridge, with driving on a suspended license and unlawful use of a data communication device. After police reportedly spotted him texting while driving, his vehicle was stopped in the 11800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:22 p.m. Sept. 22, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and Pettiford is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 22. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Sharra N. Allen, 27, of Harvey, was charged with driving on a suspended license, driving a vehicle with a suspended registration, and driving without proof of insurance. Her vehicle was pulled over by police in the 6300 block of West 127th Street at 3:36 p.m. Sept. 22. Bond was set at $3,000, and her court date is Oct. 11.

Mayors thinking big about Harlem Avenue by Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Southwest Conference of Mayors spent an afternoon last month with business developers touring what Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett called the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Gateway to the Southwest Suburbs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Two packed buses took developers and municipal representatives through 10 communities down Harlem Avenue, from Bedford Park to Tinley Park as a part of a development summit. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The communities also showed off plans that day at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. Developers who specialize in commercial, industrial, retail, residential and mixed-use noted the potential development sites. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar said the tour was very informative and the village plans to move forward with the creation of a new Tax Increment Financing district that includes the former Yellow Fright site and hopes to find new developments along the proposed 100 acres of property in Chicago Ridge. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Chicago Ridge is kicking around ideas of an outdoor music theater, hotels and restaurants. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;People seemed very responsive and from what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard people feel that there is so much potential with the 100 acres in Chicago Ridge,â&#x20AC;? Tokar said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I learned is that there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t one developer who can develop the whole

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Here is one of several drawings of what Chicago Ridge officials hope a 100-acre vacant area could look like in the future. 100 acres and there are developers who are focused on commercial or residential or mixed-use or entertainment type people.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Although the village is still under ongoing negotiations with Weston Solutions and officials from YRC Freight, Chicago Ridge officials hope that developers will add a new strip outlet along Harlem Avenue, develop additional office space and work on the townhomes along the creek area, Tokar said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Oak Lawn has a large area near the clover leaf on Harlem Avenue and 95th Street. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have about 30 acres of land that could be developed and we want developers to being their

most creative ideas to the clover,â&#x20AC;? Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are no limits to what could be developed, we welcome new ideas from commercial to residential to mixed-use we want to hear the developerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Worth has a few big selling points for developers. During its Sept. 17 Village Board meeting Worth was awarded a technical assistance grant from Chicago Metropolitan Agency Planning to help revitalize Worthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metra Station. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Southland has so much potential, we really are a hidden gem and we are often overlooked,â&#x20AC;? Worth Trustee Colleen McElroy

said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You just need that one company to take a chance on you and your whole community could change.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Is this just a lot of talk with little action? Time â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the economy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will tell. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen a lot of recent development and certainly opportunities for new development along different areas along the corridor,â&#x20AC;? said Principal Urban Planner at URS Corporation Jen Dhadwal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We want to develop transit orientated developments with long-term and short-term developments that support the community and local economy.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For months the SCM sent out nearly 1,800 invitations to business developers in hopes of improving nearly 350 acres of potential development along Harlem Avenue. The long-awaited summit provided more than 50 developers with an up close view of properties ready for the taking. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The developers are excited to be here and some quite frankly said that this is a new venture for them,â&#x20AC;? said SCM Executive Director Vicky Smith. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are excited to take the tour, meet the municipal representatives and getting more information on Harlem Avenue as well as the Southwest corridor area.â&#x20AC;?

Whatizit? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Another impressive gang of folks were on target with last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guess of a red-light camera. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; And the usually unfriendly-as-a-burr-in-the-butt Whatizit? board of directors showed a smidgen of compassion and gave those who guessed speed cameras a pass as well. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; What was amusing is how some of you described the cameras. Two said â&#x20AC;&#x153;dreaded.â&#x20AC;? One offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;silly.â&#x20AC;? One guesser even said it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;belovedâ&#x20AC;? but Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m guessing there was a scintilla of sarcasm to that. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Those who stopped on a dime to get it right were Evergreen Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Henrietta Mysliwec, Rich Rahn, Amanda Calla and Jan Merchantz, Oak Lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jane Foley and Worthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s E.J. Oahueke, George and Theresa Rebersky, Celeste Cameron, Gene Sikora and Russ Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Others who avoided tickets in this contest were Palos Heightsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Chris Cozza and Crystine Busch, Hickory Hillsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Vicki Doherty, Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis and Bella Freundt, Chicago Ridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rick Towner, Dan and Kathy Higgins and Dana Oswald Palos Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Staron and Suzanne Schnelle from parts unknown. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Carol and Jerry Janicki of Worth also guessed right this week and were inadvertently left out from the gang for correct guesses of the indicator on the port-a-potty a few weeks ago. The cantankerous Whatizit? board of directors have put our bookkeepers on notice! â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Before we get to this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clue â&#x20AC;&#x201D; yeah we know itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a light. But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a light that is attached to something bigger. That something bigger is what we are looking for. The hint: This old Cub. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Good luck. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@ comcast.net and put Whatizit? in the subject line. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to give us your name and home town as well.

Accused speeder charged with driving while revoked â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Palos Park Police charged Gregory Harris, 67, of South Holland, with driving on a revoked license, as well as speeding. He was pulled over in the 8300 block of West Route 83 at 12:22 a.m. Sept. 25, after police reportedly saw his car traveling at 55 miles per hour â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 15 miles per hour over the speed limit. Bond was set at $1,500, and Harris is due in court in Bridgeview on Oct. 18. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In other Palos Park police news, Katarzyna Szeliga, 29, of Burbank, was charged with driving without a license and failure to reduce speed. Police investigating an accident in the 12400 block of South La Grange Road at 3:51 p.m. Sept. 16 when they learned that Szeliga had no license on her, according to the police report. She was taken into custody, and bond was set at $1,500. She is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Oct. 18.

PALOS PARK POLICE â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; A motorist tried to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a gas station in the 13000 block of South La Grange Road at 10:59 p.m. Sept. 22. After the customer used the bill to pay in advance for gas, a clerk walked outside and confronted the man, saying the bill was a fake. The customer then reportedly demanded the bill back. The clerk refused and said he would call police. The customer jumped in his vehicle and sped away north on La Grange Road, police said. The clerk gave police a description and license plate number of the vehicle, which is owned by a Chicago man. Police were following up on that information and reviewing surveillance camera footage, according to the police report. They placed the counterfeit bill in their inventory.

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Trinity Christian College to host Troll Color Rush race this Sat. Trinity Christian College invites the community to join in its 2013 homecoming race, the Troll Color Rush, this Saturday, Oct. 5, starting at 11 a.m. Check-in begins at 10 a.m. in the Bootsma Café, 6513 W. 123rd St. in Palos Heights. The Troll Color Rush allows participants to enjoy a 2.8-mile course with four “color stations,” where volunteers douse runners with colored powder. Alternate routes are available for those looking to enjoy a less “colorful” run. Shown are runners from last year’s Trinity Color Rush. The registration fee is $25 for adults and $15 for Trinity students, high school and grade school students. Cost includes a color absorbing T-shirt and post-race refreshments. All proceeds go toward the Trinity Alumni Scholarship Fund. For more information on prizes, race routes, or to register, visit http://connect.trnty.edu/trollcolor rush.

Student News University of Dayton first-year student Timothy Barry, of Palos Heights, took a stand to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions, pledging to leave his car at home for the first two years on campus. In exchange, the University of Dayton gave Timothy a brand new Linus bicycle at an outdoor festival on campus. The University of Dayton is one of the first higher education insti-

tutions to give bicycles to incoming first-year students who sign a pledge not to bring a car to campus the first two years. A total of 293 students signed the pledge, and 100 were chosen at random to receive the bikes. *** Brent Jurceka, of Orland Park, helped the University of Evansville win its second straight All-Academic Award in the Mis-

The National Christian College Fair will be held Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Chicago Christian High School gym, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. More than 50 Christian colleges from around the nation will be represented and speak with students. Freshman through senior students are all encouraged to attend. The colleges represented at the fair can be found at myblueprint story.com. There will also be financial aid seminars. Chicago Christian High School is at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

St. Alexander School fall mum sale The 8th Grade class at St. Alexander School will usher in Homecoming Weekend and host a Mum Sale this Friday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school grounds at 71st Avenue and 126th Street in Palos Heights. The sale will showcase full, beautiful mum plants in a vast array of autumn colors including rust, yellow, purple, white and more. The cost of each plant is $12 and all proceeds will benefit the 8th grade class graduation activities and events. (448-0408)

St. Alexander Walk For Peace St. Alexander School, Palos Heights, will host a Walk For Peace in conjunction with Homecoming souri Valley Conference. In a total team effort comprised Weekend this Friday, Oct. 4. of the 13 sports in the MVC, the The purpose of the Walk For University of Evansville finished Peace is to give students an opportuthe 2012-13 academic year with a nity to demonstrate how important cumulative GPA of 3.283 en route peace is in our world today based to its second MVC All-Academic on the core values of the Catholic faith. All students from preschool Award in a row. The award is given to the insti- through 8th grade will participate tution that finishes with the high- in this event. est grade point average among its This year the Walk For Peace student-athletes that participate in the Valley.

will kick off with Mass at 8:45 a.m. Following Mass, the walk will begin at 10 to 11:15 a.m. The fun-filled walk will take place through the streets of Old Palos and there will be special stations set up along the route for the students. The final destination on the walk will be back at school where students will enjoy a pizza lunch and games. At noon there will be a Eucharistic Adoration Prayer in the church. An all-school Homecoming Pep Rally will be held in the gym beginning at 1:50 p.m. The Pep Rally will showcase the St. Alexander student athletes playing football for the St. Alexander Raiders as well as the Girls Basketball teams. The music-filled rally will give all St. Alexander students the opportunity to sport their green and white St. Alexander Raider colors and enthusiastically cheer on their school teams for the upcoming weekend games. They may also wear the 2013 Walk For Peace T-shirt. St. Alexander School is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. St. Alexander is committed to providing a quality, Catholic education. For further information regarding St. Alexander School and the Walk For Peace, contact the Administration Office at 448-0408 or visit stalexanderschool.com.

Palos 118 Cardinal Chase family fun run The Cardinal Chase 5K/1-mile family fun run will be held this Sunday, Oct. 6, at Palos South Middle School, 13100 S. 82nd Ave. in Palos Park. Starting times are 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. This is Palos School District 118’s first family fun run. The Health and Wellness Fair will follow the races. Proceeds will benefit the students of District 118. Bring your new

and gently used women, men and children’s shoes for our Share Your Soles shoe drive. Entry fee is $30 for the 5K; $20 for the 1 mile. Family registration is $50. Visit the website to register online, volunteer to help, or become a sponsor. palos 118.org/cardinal chase For more info, contact Karen McCarthy and Sarah Lata at cardinalchase@palos118.org or call (630) 430-4528.

‘World War Z’ at Moraine Valley Moraine Valley Community College will show “World War Z” starring Brad Pitt at its next Movie in the Moonlight on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 6:30 p.m. The movie will be shown on a 16foot inflatable screen on the Gateway, between Buildings F and M, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The event is free. The film viewing is part of the college’s One Book, One College program, which is studying themes from Max Brooks’ book “World War Z” during the 2013-14 academic year. Bring your own blanket, chairs and food, or purchase snacks from a concession stand. Alcohol is not allowed on Moraine Valley’s campus. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in Building M. (974-5375)

Vendors sought at St. Laurence St. Laurence Laurenta Club will sponsor an autumn craft and vendor fair on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St. in Burbank. Looking for crafters and vendors. The cost per table is $30 and a donation of one item for the raffle. For information and an application, contact Sharon at 425-1276.

St. Alexander School celebrates homecoming events this weekend by Beth Munro St. Alexander Parish St. Alexander School, Palos Heights, will celebrate Homecoming Weekend with a variety of events beginning on Friday, Oct. 4, with the Annual 8th Grade Mum Sale, Walk For Peace for St. Alexander students and their families and an All School Spirit Rally to cheer the Raider teams to victory. The complete line up for the weekend All Parish celebration includes a Homecoming Family Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. outside at the Parish grounds. The evening will feature a showing of the movie Radio at 6:30 p.m. Families can bring blankets or chairs and enjoy a relaxing evening complete with concessions and free popcorn for all moviego-

ers. A car decorating contest will take place beginning at 6 p.m. and judges determined a winner by the end of Family Night. Immediately following Family Night, coaches, alumni, parents and parishioners will celebrate at a gathering for the adults beginning at 9 p.m. The music and entertainment will be performed by the band a “A Week Back.” On Sunday, Oct. 6, at 9 a.m., a Homecoming Mass for all Football players and Girls Basketball players as well as parishioners will be held in the church. Beginning at 2 p.m., the St. Alexander Widget team will take on St. Rene and the Varsity game will follow at 4 p.m. There will be a player/mom rose presentation ceremony prior to each game. The National Anthem will be performed at 1:45 p.m. by St. Alexander’s very own

Emma Lynn Budd. St. Alexander’s Girls Basketball teams grades 4 though 8 will compete at various games throughout Homecoming Weekend. There will also be a Soccer Challenge sponsored by the Knights of Columbus during the Sunday Homecoming football games and festivities. The challenge will take place on the parish grounds near the statue of St. Patrick. For further information regarding upcoming game times and locations, visit the St. Alexander Athletics website at stalssports.org. St. Alexander School is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School committed to quality Catholic education, contact the School Administration Office at 448-0408 or visit the school website at stalexanderschool.com for further information.

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Honored for highest possible ACT score High School District 230 School Board President Rick Nogal (left), Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay and school board member Susan Dalton (right) congratulate Sandburg seniors Adam Gleisner and Paige Kordas for being among the top 1 percent of students in the country. The school board last week congratulated Sandburg seniors Paige Kordas and Adam Gleisner who earned the highest possible composite ACT score of 36. Less than one-tenth of 1 percent of all ACT test-takers earn this score, which translates to only 781 out of the more than 1.66 million students who took the test. The two seniors also were named as Semifinalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program. This honor ranks them among the top less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors. They now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships to be awarded this spring.

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St. Alexander School students are all smiles as they prepare for Homecoming Weekend festivities beginning this Friday with a Walk For Peace and all-school Spirit Rally, and wrapping up on Sunday when the St. Alexander Raiders Widget and Varsity football teams will take on St. Rene. Kickoff on Sunday is 2 p.m. at the parish school in Palos Heights.

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Enter your favorite trick-or-treater today in our 9th Annual Costume Contest. Trick-or-treaters ages 0-12 may enter. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive prizes. The three winners will have their pictures printed in The Regional News and The Reporter on October 24th. (Picture will be printed with parental consent only). The contest is only open to children who are permanent residents of Palos Heights, Palos Park, Orland Park, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills or Wor th. Photos must include your contact name and phone number, the child’s name, age and school he or she attends. Please note that photos will not be returned.

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Community Notes Southwest Symphony Orchestra’s 50th season The Southwest Symphony Orchestra kicks off its Golden Anniversary season with a concert titled Timeless Melodies at 4 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 6, in the Ozinga Auditorium of Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive (Route 83), Palos Heights. The concert features classical pianist Tomasz Robak, featured on WFMT’s Introductions and Impromptu series, playing Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A minor. Repertoire also includes The Moldau and Four Dance Episodes from Copland’s Rodeo. Tickets, from $5 to $25, can be purchased in advance at 8020686, and online at southwestsymphony.com, or at the door. Seniors pay $15. Children 12 and under are free. Instrumentalists wishing to audition for the Symphony should call the number above.

Pumpkin Patch and mums sale at Independence The Palos Heights School District 128 Band pumpkin patch and mums sale will be held this Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Independence Junior High School, 6610 W. Highland in Palos Heights. Includes fall crafts, face painting, games and concessions. All proceeds go to the District 128 band program to assist in the purchase and repair of instruments, sheet music and other educational activities.

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Fall Fishing Classic at Lake Katherine

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens will hold its Fall Fishing Classic on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants are given a rare opportunity to fish the entire shoreline of Lake Katherine in this catch-and-release tournament. Tickets are $100 per person, which includes lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded for the Palos Park largest walleye, muskie, chanlibrary book sale nel catfish, largemouth bass, and The Palos Park Public Library bluegill. For event details or to is holding its annual book sale purchase tickets, call 361-1873. through this Saturday, Oct. 5. Space is limited to 125 anglers, All proceeds from the sale will so reservations should be made go to the library. The bag sale will early. begin this Friday, Oct. 4. The Fall Fishing Classic sup The library is taking donations ports natural resources restoraof gently used books for the sale. tion and education programs at Call the library for more informa- the park. Lake Katherine Nature tion at 448-1530 or visit online Center & Botanic Gardens is at at palosparklibrary.org. 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive The library is at 12330 Forest in Palos Heights.

Recreation Roundup Palos Park Turkey Trot Registration is now open for Palos Park’s annual Turkey Trot to be held on Saturday, Nov. 2. The race will begin and end at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. The certified course is through scenic areas of the village with rolling terrain. Runners and walkers are encouraged to participate. The one-mile race for children begins at 8 a.m., the 5K for in-

dividuals and families begins at 9 a.m. Trophies will be awarded to overall male and female 5K winner along with top male and female in each age category. The children’s one mile will receive three deep medals in each age category with trophies for overall boy and girl winner. Race ribbons will be provided for finishers in one-mile race. After the completion of the race, stay for the awards presentation, music, healthy snacks, and

a raffle. Free T-shirts for participants who register by Friday, Oct. 18. The fee for the one mile children’s’ race is $12 prior to race day or $22 on race day, the individual fee is $18 prior to race day and $28 on race day, and the family fee is $50 prior to race day and $60 on race day. Family registration is a maximum of two adults and total of four family members residing in the same household. (671-3760)

Club Activities Widowed group The Southwest Suburban W.O.W. (widow or widowers’) group will meet at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 70th Ave., Tinley Park, this Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Monthly meeting includes entertainment and refreshments. All denominations welcome.

Sons of Italy pasta dinner The Order Sons of Italy Leone D’Oro Lodge No. 2700 sponsors its 12th annual pasta dinner at Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th St. on Sunday, Oct. 20,

from 1 to 5 p.m. Proceeds go towards the Joseph Caldarone College Scholarship Fund, charity and general lodge activities. This event includes live entertainment by professional singers Mike Valentine and his wife Ginger. Jim Bicek, Orland Township Senior Idol Contest finalist, will also entertain with a variety of songs. He is a member of the Sounds of Illinois Barbershop Chorus. The meal of pasta and meatballs is prepared by Palermo’s Restaurant of Tinley Park. Bread is supplied by Labriola Bakery and salad, dessert and beverage are included. There are raffles and

Library Notes Morning storytime The Palos Park Public Library invites children to Good Morning Story time sessions starting Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 10:15 a.m. for children ages 2-5. Parents or caregivers must accompany child in the library during story time. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. Call to register. (448-1530)

Heights library upcoming events

The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. • Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. • Thursdays at the Movies today will show the 2013 film Tiny Tots storytime “The Great Gatsby.” There will The Palos Park Public Library be three showings: 10 a.m.(with invites children to Tiny Tots subtitles), 2 p.m. and (please note Story time. The sessions begin earlier start time) at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. • Are you feeling frustrated for children 2-3. with your family history prog Tiny Tots Story Time pre- ress? If so, come hear Grace pares children for school by DuMelle, professional researcher, promoting language develop- tell about pitfalls to avoid and ment and literacy skills. En- techniques to try at Making joy stories, sing songs, create Your Ancestor Quest a Success special crafts, and make new on Monday, Oct. 7, at 7 p.m. friends. Parents or caregivers • Learn how to explore and must accompany child in the experience the Internet safely on library during story time. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. Call to register. (448-1530)

Heights library featured database Heritage Quest offers unique material including 25,000 local history books, the U.S. Federal Census from 1790-1930, PERSI (Periodical Source Index), and the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, for both genealogical and historical researchers. Access is available in the library or online at palosheightslibrary.org/services/online-databases.html by clicking “Alphabetical List.” Scroll down and click on “Heritage Quest” to begin your research. When accessing from home, you will be asked to type in the barcode from your library card to confirm you are a Palos Heights Public Library patron.

door prizes. Tickets are $10 in advance and $11 at the door. Children ages 5 to 12 are $5, and those under age 5 are free. Call Ann D’Antonio at 479-1489 for advance tickets.

Hickory Hills Woodworkers Club The Hickory Hills Woodworkers Club will meet Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 111th., Oak Lawn. Guest speaker Harry Meneghini will demonstrate the construction of stained-glass windows, pictures and lamps. Guests are welcome to attend.

Moksha Imports guest at Market season finale Off-season vendor information available Moksha Imports, the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals, will be the Community Tent guest at the Oct. 9 Palos Heights Farmers Market. Moksha Imports will be showing one of the finest selections of gemstone and silver jewelry, quartz and amethyst points and clusters, rare rock and mineral specimens, polished and tumbled stones, Himalayan Salt lamps, and much more. Information about the upcoming 44th annual Fossil, Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show Oct. 19 and 20 at Prairie State College, in which Moksha Imports will participate, will also be available. The selection of fruits and vegetables available in the market is superb, thanks to a very cooperative summer and fall growing season. Make sure to stop by and stock up during the last market of the 2013 season. Many customers have been requesting information about off-season delivery of farmers’ market vendor’s products. The following is a listing of the vendors, and how to receive their products during the winter months. Parmesans Wood Stone Pizza has two facilities that are open year round. Parmesans Station, at the Tinley Park (80th Avenue) Metra Station, is open after 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner, catering, take out and delivery. The original restaurant is at 10325 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort. Super Sharp Complete Sharpening Service is at 13707 S. Cicero Ave. in Crestwood. The phone number is 389-7737. Nature’s Resources, a Shaklee Distributor, is available all year with information on Shaklee products, healthy living, one on one or group sessions. Please contact Jodi Klusacek at naturesresources.info or 535-1332. Simply Salsa can be purchased at Mariano’s Fresh Foods in Frankfort, Elmhurst, and Vernon Hills, at the Eurofresh Market in Tinley Park, and at the Simply Salsa store, 14911 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen. In addition, Simply Salsa will be at the following farmers markets: Oak Lawn (Oct. 16), Western Springs and La Grange (Oct. 24), Lemont (Oct. 29), Elmhurst (Oct. 30), Brookfield and Frankfort (Oct. 27). More information can be found at simplysalsallc.com or by calling (815) 514-3993. Stamper Cheese Company will make deliveries to the Tinley Park area on Saturdays and Sundays, starting in November. Stop by the Stamper Cheese booth to sign up for informational emails. Lyons Fruit Farm, from South Haven, Mich., will be at the Winter Logan Square Farmers Market. The market is held on Sundays, and is held in the Old Congress Theatre off Milwaukee Avenue. More information is available online. Yoder Bakery is planning on making their eggs, kettle corn and pies available off season. Please contact Larry Yoder at (260) 768-7108 for more information. The Olive Tap is taking phone orders for off-season delivery. Please call (630) 964-2444 for more information. Additionally, customers can visit the Olive Tap store in Downers Grove at 5143 Mochel Drive. Customers can sign up for email updates at the Olive Tap booth. The Pampered Chef vendors are available all winter long to fill orders off-season. Please contact Bonnie Czarny at 692-1690, bczarnypamperme@yahoo.com or pamperedchef.biz/bczarny, or Lisa chaffee at (779) 875-4254, or pamperedchef.biz/lisachaffee. Windy Hill Farms will continue to make deliveries to the Palos area throughout the winter months. Please sign up for email updates at the booth, call (815) 465-6091, or visit windyhill-farms.com. Zelldenrust Farms will have their farm stand open until the end of November. Their farm is located at 1001 Glenwood-Dyer Road in Chicago Heights. They will continue to offer all the fall and winter fruits and vegetables, pumpkins and wreaths. Richert-Phillips Farms will be at the Palatine Farmers market until Oct. 16. They are looking forward to seeing everyone next season. Aracely’s Bakery and Tamales will be available all year long. They have five locations in the Chicagoland area, including Villa Park, Melrose Park, Cicero, Franklin Park and La Grange. They also will be at the Mokena Farmers market until Oct. 26, and Frankfort until Oct. 27. A minimum of two dozen tamales are needed for deliveries, and catering is also available. Please call Laura at 473-4251, email phil.laura@comcast.net, or visit aracelysbakeryinc.com. Hiemenz Nursery will continue to be at the Tinley Park market until Oct. 16 and the Mokena market until the end of October. More information can be found at 417-0397. Katic Breads will be available at the Woodstock and Geneva Winter Farmers Markets. In addition, orders can be placed at Café La Fortuna, 46 Village Place, Hinsdale for bi-weekly pickups. Call (630) 537-1586 to place an order, or email katicbreads@gmail.com for more information. Growers Outlet Company will continue to offer a wide variety of plants, flowers, and garden necessities year round. They can be found at 7757 S. Western in Chicago, or call (773) 476-9279 for more information. Thank you to all for making the 2013 Farmers Market season such a huge success!! The support of the community made this season the best ever. See you in May 2014.

Benefits & Fundraisers Bridge Teen Center Community Walk

The post-walk celebration will be highlighted by free food samples from Wooden Paddle Pizza Join The Bridge Teen Center, and Harvest Room, free beverages Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 6:30 p.m. Whole Foods Market, Orland Park from Jamba Juice and Wataah, • Learn the basics of social Mayor Dan McLaughlin, and ce- live music and more. Form a walk networks including Facebook, lebrity guest Rachel Crow at its team, walk by yourself, or consider Pinterest, Twitter, Instagram, first Community Walk fundraiser, getting your business involved as Reddit and more at Social Net- this Saturday Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. an event sponsor. working 101 on Friday, Oct. 11, to noon, at the Orland Park Civic Visit isupportthebridge.org/ at 2 p.m. Center, to benefit The Bridge’s free walk to register, or call 532 • Join the Old Time Radio programs and events for teens. 0500. Players on a sentimental journey back in time when they perform from original scripts of old-time radio shows on Sunday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. Crafters sought • Have some Pasta with Poe The Boosters are accepting while Terry Lynch performs and applications from crafters and for Stagg show retells some of Edgar Allan Poe’s artists for the show. Cost is $95 greatest works on Friday, Oct. Stagg High School Music Boost- per 80 sq. ft. booth space for the 25, at 6 p.m. A light pasta diners art/craft show will be held two-day run of the show. ner will be served. Tickets are Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., For more information or to $10 and available at the library and Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 receive an application. Call 974until Oct. 18. No refunds will p.m. 7520 or 361-8298. be issued. Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Crafts & Bazaars

Reception for judge candidate A reception will be held honoring Michael Barrett, a local attorney at law for over 20 years, on We d n e s d a y, Oct. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Georgio’s Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St. in Orland Park. Barrett is a Democratic candidate for judge in the 15th Judicial Sub-Circuit of Cook County. He lives in Orland Park. For more information, call Elizabeth at (312) 869-9291.

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Building better government is the aim of the League of Women Voters, and Mrs. Donald Lindenberg, who is a state committee member, described ways in which League members can work toward this end at a coffee sponsored by the Palos-Orland League of Women Voters. Assisting with the building blocks are Mrs. Donald Bissell (from left), Mrs. Lindenberg, Mrs. Elmer Toman and Mrs. Lyle Brandt, president.

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

Paragraphs From This Old Stump by Carl Richards (1906-1988)

Fall is creeping in, according to Viola Palo, editor of the Pioneer newspaper in Iron River, Wis., which the Regional once owned. Never mind that there have been no frosts and that the gardens are still quite green. The red maples are turning; the sumac and creeping ivy are bright red and there is a yellow aging color to lots of the other leaves. The nights are cool, the days are dark and rainy and the furnace kicks in often during the night even though it is turned down as low as it will go. Our mountain ash is completely bare of berries once again. The cedar waxwings snuck in quietly while the blue jays, squirrels and chipmunks had their noisy battles and completely stripped the tree of a bumper crop. The mountain

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From Oct. 3, 1963

ash is a special tree in our family — sort of like a family tree. My maternal grandfather planted one in his homestead yard for a shade tree and that was where he sat on his special bench. Don’t know where he found the first one as they seem to be pretty choosy about where they will grow. Planted two in our yard, but only one survived and they seem to be prone to all kinds of tree diseases. Yet when my grandfather died his wish was that they would plant a mountain ash (pihlaja, in Finnish) on his grave instead of any monuments, and that wish was granted. When the tree flourished and threatened to take over the whole cemetery lot, my brother and uncle cut it down only to find that it grew in spite of their efforts. Most every farm home in the

area had wall clocks which struck on the hour and the half hour. Always wondered about the super salesman who went through those rural areas selling those clocks — or were they sold in hardware stores? Most of them were pretty much alike in golden oak and carvings an a gold design on the glass. There were the black gilt mantel clocks which also struck on the hour and had a different sort of chime. By the time I had grown up we no longer had any striking clocks, but when I first married and we lived with my in-laws they had two striking clocks. Always a light sleeper, I would awaken to the striking of the first clock and would know that the other one would strike soon so there was no use trying to fall asleep until that one chimed, too. Unfortunately, these clocks never kept the same time and in the process of moving the hands it was possible to change the timing so that the clock would strike 10, 11 and 12 in the early morning hours. As Virginia Richards says in her column about her mother’s clocks, she could sleep with it striking right in her bedroom, and so could the other family members, but I could never get accustomed to them and even today prefer the red glow of the digital clock to chimes.

From Oct. 4, 1973

40 Years Ago This Week Traffic stoppers: Crossing guard George Siuda shows off some fancy footwork as he stops traffic for bicycle riders at the recent fall marathon sponsored by the Palos Heights recreation board.

From Oct. 2, 2003

10 Years Ago This Week Construction is underway on the corner of 149th Street and Ravinia Avenue on a $22.5 million new Orland Park Public Library, to be completed and opened in 2004. The Orland Park Lions and Kiwanis clubs helped kick off the library construction campaign last week by donating a total of $40,000 to the 85,000-square-foot library building.

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What did you like to read when you were a youngster? (Asked at the Palos Heights Public Library. According to the American Library Association, children’s materials account for 34 percent of all public library circulation.) Photos by Mary Hadac

Ruth Chambers, Oak Forest “I loved reading the classics, “Black Beauty,” “Heidi,” “Tale of Two Cities.” “Black Beauty” was my favorite. I always loved reading.”

Brianna Cavallone, Palos Heights “I liked reading Dr. Seuss when I was younger and Sara Dessen when I was a little older.”

Barbara Placek, Palos Heights “I always liked mysteries. When I was young I read Nancy Drew.”

Mike Menslage, Chicago “When I was young, I was a paperboy. I loved reading about current events. I also liked reading about politics and I loved history. I still do.”

Mike Stroobosscher, Palos Heights “I liked reading Judy Blume, the “Runaway Ralph” books, and sports biographies.”

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Healthy Answers for Life by Carolyn Johnson

Get fast relief for joint pain Know the benefits of multivitamins Gluten free baking contest Pass Health Foods will hold its second annual gluten-free baking contest on Saturday, Oct. 12. The grand prize is a $100 gift certificate. Raffles and other wonderful things will also be available. A massage therapist will give free two-minute back massages from noon to 2 p.m. Drop off food entries for the contest at 10:30 a.m. All dishes will be available for Dear Carolyn: I eat a pretty good diet, but don’t take a multivitamin. Do you think it’s really necessary since I eat well? Thanks, Emma Dear Emma: A multivitamin is always a good idea to help to fill in the gaps in a diet. I’m glad you eat well, since a multivitamin is not a replacement for a diet full of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, but even with the best of diets it’s easy to miss out on necessary nutrients. One reason for this is soil depletion. The magazine Scientific American has written on this problem, and reports that, “Modern intensive agricultural methods have stripped increasing amounts of nutrients from the soil in which the food we eat grows. Sadly, each successive generation of fast-growing, pest-resistant carrot is truly less good for you than the one before.” One study concluded that “one would have to eat eight oranges today to derive the same amount of Vitamin A as our grandparents would have gotten from one.” Produce is certainly wonderful for your health, but may not have the nutrients that it did from years ago. Another factor is modern harvesting methods. Tomatoes, for example, are often picked while still green, then ripened artificially with ethylene gas when they reach their destination. In the case of apples, they can be stored in “cold storage” for nine to 12 months

tasting starting at 11:30 (all dishes must be accompanied by recipes). Even if you don’t make an entry for the contest, be sure to come by the store on to try the dishes. There were some fantastic entries last year, and this year should be even better. Call or stop in the store for more information: 7228 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, 448-9114. before reaching the consumer. All of these methods can significantly reduce a fruit or vegetables nutrient profile, so a multivitamin is a great way to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need every day. Most high quality vitamins are also high in B vitamins, which can help with energy. For women of childbearing age, it’s important to make sure to get the daily allotment of folic acid to prevent birth defects, as well as additional iron. Multivitamins can also help with boosting the immune system, something we can all benefit from as we head into the colder months. To submit a question to be answered in a future column send an email to healthyanswersforlife@ gmail.com or mail to Healthy Answers for Life c/o Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. passhealthfoods.com. This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

Pick of the Litter By John R. Fleming, DVM

Feed raccoons? You risk disease Latrine: A frequently used toilet area. Raccoons have latrine areas. Yesterday, I was on my roof blowing leaves off and uncovered a raccoon latrine. They have another favorite spot down in the gully underneath a large blue spruce tree. One good thing about the coyotes is that they have reduced the raccoon population around my house. For those of you who love to feed raccoons, please take a moment away from watching television and search Human Bayliascaris CDC online and spend a few minutes reading about the common roundworm of raccoons, the eggs of which are deposited into the soil around your house. Granted human infection is rare, but I don’t want to have my doctor tell me: “Sorry Dr. Fleming, we’ve finally figured out what is wrong with your granddaughter. She has Bayliascarasis, which, as you know, is where the adult roundworms are living in her brain (or other areas of the body). The MRI shows probably two dozen worms. I didn’t realize they were so long. We didn’t diagnosis this early enough and at this stage of the disease there is really no good treatment. We may be able to control it for a while though. By the way, do you know if you have any areas of your yard where raccoons frequent?” On another note, we had a 110-pound dog in Saturday who had been vomiting for a couple of days. On abdominal palpation, Dr. Stauffenberg could feel a firm mass. I was free because I had just stopped by the clinic to pick up some eye meds for Ebie and I always enjoy foreign body surgery. As I was entering the abdomen, I had to cut through the abdominal sutures that were used to close his abdomen last month when he was trying to die from a lodged corn cob. Turns out the firm mass was

Meet Maria and her Teddy, a 5-year-old Russian blue. actually two firm masses. Two police officer’s socks. Guys, put your socks in the hamper. This leads me to another thought. Several times weekly we get calls from people whose dogs have eaten something dangerous. Often it’s mouse poison or someone’s anti-depression pills or a bottle of Aleve, etc. If you have a dog it’s a good idea to always have a bottle of hydrogen peroxide tucked away in a cabinet somewhere for emergency administration. Would peroxide work if the owners had actually seen him swallow the sock? I don’t know, probably, certainly worth a try. And lastly, some new information on canine mammary cancer. For years the dogma has been that spaying an older dog that has developed mammary cancer offers no, or little, protection against the formation of new tumors. A new study in the journal shows that spaying an older dog that has developed breast cancer reduces the incidence of new tumors by

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Health Beat Orland Township free vision exams and immunizations Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, and the Eye Specialists Center, 600 Ravinia Place, are hosting a free vision clinic for Orland Township students still in need of a state-required eye examination by the Oct. 15 deadline. Proof of residency and an appointment is required. The examinations on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m., will be completed using a Plusoptix device onsite, which provides reliable and objective screening results. Results, including full refraction data can be printed as a reference should a student need to see an eye care professional for a comprehensive examination. Any child enrolling in kindergarten in a public, private or parochial school and any student enrolling for the first time in a public, private or parochial school is required to have an eye examination and present proof of examination by a licensed optometrist or medical doctor who performs eye examinations. Immunizations will also be offered during the vision clinic, including Tdap. All students entering, advancing, or transferring into 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades must show proof of receiving one dose of Tdap vaccine (defined as tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) regardless of the interval since the last DTaP, DT or Td dose. The deadline for the Tdap shot is also Oct. 15. Immunizations are offered to Orland Township residents only. In order to receive an immunization, children 18 and younger must be either uninsured, Medicaid eligible (includes All Kids recipients) or Native American (American Indian or Alaskan Native). All

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Dear Carolyn: I’m looking for something for joint pain that’s also fast acting. I’ve been having a terrible time with my knees lately. Thanks, Scott Dear Scott: There are a number of great supplements that work well for reducing arthritis pain. For fast-acting joint pain relief, the best things to take are herbal anti-inflammatories. Turmeric is one that works great, and has been compared in effectiveness to ibuprofen, but without the side effects. Another supplement I really recommend is from the company Solgar and it’s called “Number 7.” It’s a specialized formula of different anti-inflammatories, the main ingredient of which has been found to improve joint comfort and mobility as well as ”helping to reduce the action of harmful enzymes that break down protective joint tissues.” Something I especially like about Solgar’s Number 7 is that results can be felt in as little as a week. Even though they can take longer to see results, glucosamine and chondroitin can be very effective in reducing joint pain. Glucosamine and chondroitin help to keep joint cartilage healthy and can actually helps to rejuvenate and “plump up” deteriorating cartilage in joints affected by arthritis. It’s important to take enough however, research has recommended 1500mg/1200mg of glucosamine and chondroitin, respectively. It can take up to three months to see the full effect, which is a long time, but the pain relief felt is as a result of the joint cartilage being in better condition, which is a fine thing. Finally, don’t forget exercise. Being active can go a long way to easing arthritis pain by increasing flexibility and range of motion, strengthening the surrounding muscles, and encouraging a healthy weight. Research has shown that for each pound of body weight lost, there is a four pound reduction in knee joint stress.

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Walk this Sunday for Worth Food Pantry The Palos United Methodist Church is sponsoring a walk this Sunday to raise contributions for the Worth Food Pantry located in the United Methodist Church of Worth, 7100 W. 112th St. in Worth. The walk will begin at 11:15 a.m. Starting and ending point will be the Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. A light lunch will be served after the walk. The Worth Food Pantry serves an average of 150 families every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. The service area is from 135th Street north to 79th Street, and La Grange Road east to Cicero Avenue. Can’t participate this Sunday? Donations by check may be made out to Worth Food Pantry and can be given to either the Palos or Worth United Methodist Church. To make food donations, the pantry can always use any non-perishable food. The items can be dropped off at either United Methodist Church. The need is great and growing, said Susan Greer, Director of the Worth Food Pantry.

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rector, the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and followed by fellowship and refreshments in The Center’s main lodge. (361-3650)

Neat Repeats seeks volunteers: stores expand hours

Wayside Chapel Palos Park Vesper services are held every Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Wayside Chapel vespers are non-denominational worship services of music, meditation, and prayer led by pastoral di-

Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church The church will hold two services this Sunday, Oct. 6: the Contemporary Service at 8:30 a.m. and the Traditional Service at 11 a.m. Both services will

participate in World Communion Sunday. Children’s ministry during worship 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. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. (448-0819)

Neat Repeats Resale in Worth and Orland Park are celebrating their new look with expanded hours at both stores. Starting on Sunday, Nov. 3, Neat Repeats will be opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to work a five-hour shift at either store. For information, call the store manager in Worth, at 7026 W. 111th St., 361-6860; or Orland Park, at 9028 W. 159th St., 3647605. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the turn to Him at the last minute. Crisis Center for South Suburbia. But we may never have that “last The Crisis Center for South Subminute”; death may come sud- urbia is a non-profit community denly and without warning. The organization that provides emerBible says, “Now is the day of gency shelter and other services salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:2). for individuals and families victim But your uncle’s situation re- ized by domestic violence. October minds us of another great truth: is Domestic Violence Awareness God loves us, and He will forgive Month. absolutely anyone who truly turns to Christ in repentance and faith. Have you put your life into His hands? (Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org.)

Billy Graham’s “My Answer” Q: My uncle never wanted anything to do with God or religion, and he always let others know it. And yet just before he died he made us promise to hold his memorial service in a church. What do you think was going through his mind? It seemed kind of hypocritical to me. — Mrs. D.A.

facing the fact that he’d been on the wrong road in life, and was unprepared for eternity. In other words, instead of being hypocritical, his instructions may have been his way of telling you that he’d finally realized his need of God, and had turned to Jesus Christ for the forgiveness he needed. Although your uncle had A: Only God knows what was resisted God all his life, God still really going on in your uncle’s loved him and wanted to welcome mind, of course, and God alone him into heaven — and as he is his final judge. The Bible tells approached death he may have us to “judge nothing before the realized this. appointed time; wait till the Lord Whatever his true motives, your comes. He ... will expose the mo- uncle’s situation should remind tives of men’s hearts” (1 Corin- us of two very important truths. thians 4:5). First, it reminds us of the danger I can’t help but wonder, how- of delay — of thinking we can ever, if your uncle was finally leave God out of our lives and then

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George S. Favorite, age 66 of Palos Park. The seventh son of a seventh son, he was preceded in death by his parents Franklin and Frances Favorite and two brothers, Ronald and Ernest (Joyce). He is survived by his wife Karen, his brothers Richard, Clifford (Marie), Raymond (Jean) and Walter (Lily), his sister Shirley, and his brotherin-law Ross Kogen, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. George also counted as family his horse Splash, his dog Blue Bear, his cats Cassidy and Cole and all the people he touched that became family. George was naturally in tune with the universe and all of its inhabitants. Children and animals were drawn to his loving and joyful presence, and he to their’s. He was a gifted artist who could do incredible things

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Bernice C. Joneson, née Ehrhardt, 94, of Orland Park, died Sept. 27. Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park on Sept. 29. A graveside service was held at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn on Sept. 30. Mrs. Joneson is survived by her sons, Dean and Dale; her daughter, Diane Valach; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Joneson was born in Chicago.

Sophie Lenkaitis

Sophie Lenkaitis, 95, of Palos Park, died Sept. 28, at St. Joseph Village in Chicago. Visitation was held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth on Oct. 2. A funeral Mass is to be offered at Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church in Chicago Ridge on Oct. 3, at 11:30 a.m. Interment is to be at St. Casimir Cemetery. Mrs. Lenkaitis is survived by her daughters, Susan Crosby and Vivian Waldron; and seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Mrs. Lenkaitis was born in Chicago. She worked as a clerk, office worker for a retail furrier.

with earthly palettes, and we will look for signs that he continues his art with ethereal ones. The family requests that memorial donations in George’s name be made to the Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (animalwelfareleague. com). Family Villa in Palos Park. Dear brother of the late Anthony (Vivian) Mikolaitis, Angela (Peter) Kilmitz and Sophie (Walter Serauskas. Loving uncle of Margaret Serauskas, Joseph (Joyce) Serauskas and the late Walter Serauskas Jr. and Christopher Serauskas. Fr. Vito served numerous parishes in the Chicagoland area and taught at Quigley Preparatory Seminaries (North and South) from 1944 through 1971. Visitation Oct. 2 at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. Visitation Oct. 3 morning at Nativity BVM Church from 9 a.m. until time of Mass, 11 a.m. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery.

Sophie Schenkel

Sophie Schenkel, née Huisenga, 96, of Dowagiac, Mich., formerly of Orland Park, died Sept. 24. Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park on Sept. 28. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Sept. 28. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn. Mrs. Schenkel is survived by her sons, Henry and Jacob; her daughters, Kathleen Onderlinde and Marie Schenkel; her brother, Alfred Huisenga; her sisters, Gertrude Voss and Jean Huisenga; and The Rev. Vito E. 12 grandchildren and 15 greatMikolaitis grandchildren. The Rev. Vito E. Mikolaitis, 93, Mrs. Schenkel was born in retired priest of the Archdiocese Evergreen Park. She was a bookof Chicago, died Sept. 29 at Holy keeper.

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Reichstag, Adolf Hitler denied any intention of waging war against France and Britain. He invaded France the following spring. Oct. 7: ON THIS DATE in 1963, Hurricane Flora killed more than 7,000 people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. In 1985, Palestinian terrorists seized the Italian cruise liner Achille Lauro and killed a disabled, elderly American. (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarq mail.com.)

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How should your risk tolerance influence investment decisions? As an investor, how much risk can you tolerate? It’s an important question — because the answer can help you make the right investment choices. Before you know your risk tolerance, you’ll want to make sure you first understand the nature of investment risk — the risk of losing principal. This risk is especially prevalent when you invest in stocks, because stock prices will always fluctuate — and there are never any guarantees about performance. Of course, a decline in value does not mean you need to sell; you can always hold on to the stock with the hope that its value will bounce back. And this can certainly happen, but again — no guarantees. How you respond to this type of investment risk will tell you a great deal about your own risk tolerance. Of course, no one, whether he or she has a high tolerance for risk or a low one, particularly likes to see declines. But people do react differently. If you’re the sort of person who can retain your confidence in your investment mix and can focus on the long term and the potential for a recovery, you may well have a higher tolerance for risk. But if you find yourself losing sleep over your losses (even if, at this point, they’re just “paper” losses), becoming despondent about reaching your goals, and questioning whether you should be investing

ing power, which, over the long term, can be just as big a risk as market declines. Ultimately, then, you’ll probJim ably want to let your risk tolerance guide your investment Van Howe choices — but not dictate them with an “iron hand.” So, if you believe you are highly tolerant of risk, you might have a somewhat higher percentage of stocks at all, then you may have a low in your portfolio than if you felt tolerance for risk. yourself to be highly risk-averse This self-knowledge of your own — but in any case, you’ll likely risk tolerance should help inform benefit from building a diversified your investment decisions — to portfolio containing stocks, bonds, a point. government securities, CDs and Even if you determine you have other investments. While this type a high tolerance for risk, you al- of diversification can’t guarantee most certainly should not load profits or protect against loss, it up your portfolio exclusively with can help reduce the effects of stocks. If the stock market enters volatility on your portfolio. a prolonged slump, you could face By knowing your own risk tolerheavy losses that may take many ance, and the role it can play in years to overcome, causing you your choices, you can help yourto lose significant ground in the self create an effective, suitable pursuit of your financial goals. investment strategy — one that Conversely, even if you discover you can live with for a long time you don’t have much tolerance for and that can help you avoid the risk, you won’t want to invest only biggest risk of all: not reaching in supposedly “safe” vehicles, such your long-term goals. as certificates of deposit (CDs). During those periods when rates Jim Van Howe is a financial adon CDs and similar instruments visor with Edward Jones Investare low, as has been the case in ments, in Palos Heights. His office recent years, your interest pay- is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be ments from these investments reached at 361-3400. This article may not even keep up with infla- was written by Edward Jones for tion — meaning that, over time, use by your local Edward Jones you could end up losing purchas- Financial Advisor.

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Local dignitaries celebrate the opening of the Orland Park Bonefish Grill with a ribbon cutting. Shown are Paul Grimes, Orland Park; Pat Gira, Orland Park; Kathleen Fenton, Orland Park; Nick Kapellas, Bonefish Grill; Mayor Dan McLaughlin, Orland Park; Ryan Rogers, Bonefish Grill; Ed Schussler, Orland Park; Keloryn Putnam, Orland Park; Marc Lochow, Orland Park; Walter Krop, Tinley Park; and Kathryn Staniero, Tinley Park.

Orland Park’s new Bonefish Grill opens after memorable charity event Orland Park’s dining scene now has a new hot spot in town. Bonefish Grill opened its doors on Sept. 16 at the restaurant’s newest location at 15537 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park. The grand opening follows a charity event which took place

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Elim Christian Services Director of Advancement Dan Vander Plaats, of Palos Heights, poses in a store window at Dutch Fest. Flowers make a nice backdrop for shoppers at Saturday’s Dutch Festival.

on Sept. 14, benefitting Together We Cope and helping the group to raise $8,815. Proceeds from the event will support Together We Cope as they work to assist families in temporary crisis in 22 of Chicago’s south suburban communities “This weekend’s event with Together We Cope was the perfect way to begin our relationship with the Orland Park community,” said Nick Kapellas, Managing Partner of Bonefish Grill in Orland Park. “Together We Cope and their supporters welcomed us with open arms, and we look forward to welcoming the rest of the Orland Park community in the coming weeks to show them what we do best: attentive chef’s coat service that brings fun, inviting dining and a big-city bar to the area.” The ZAGAT award-winning, polished casual restaurant brings its wood-grilled fish, seafood and chops, innovative sauces and indulgent desserts to the area’s top dining and shopping destination. Coupling great-tasting food with a welcoming bar that features an array of “bar-fresh” cocktails, extensive craft beer selections, and an adventurous wine list, Bonefish Grill will excite and delight guests. The “fresh fish experts” will tantalize taste buds with signature appetizers and handhelds including Bonefish Grill’s famous Bang Bang Shrimp, Ahi Tuna Sashimi, PEI Mussels Josephine and “American style” Kobe beef

burgers. Guests can choose simply-grilled fish with a choice of four signature sauces or truly indulge with market-fresh specials to offer guests a variety of seasonal flavors and selections from around the world. Happy Hour drink and food specials run Sunday through Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Orland Park will serve Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and diners can decide between the beloved Traditional Eggs Benedict and other new menu additions including Surf and Turf Eggs Benedict, Huevos Benedictos with crispy corn tortillas and chorizo, and Spinach and Mushroom Eggs Benedict. Other new dishes include “American Style” Kobe Beef and Egg Burger as well as the Cajun Shrimp Omelet, Garden Fresh Omelet, and Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal. For health-conscious guests, all omelets can be prepared with egg white substitute upon request. The restaurant is open for dinner seven nights a week: Monday through Thursday, from 4 to 10:30 p.m., 4 to 11:30 p.m. on Friday, 4 to– 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. While reservations are not required, they are available by visiting the Orland Park website, bonefishgrill.com, where a new online reservation system is offered (for select Bonefish Grill locations) or by calling 873-5170.

Job Search SXU Job Fair Saint Xavier University’s Office of Career Services invites the community to meet with employers at the 2013 Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 3 p.m., in the Shannon Center at the university’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. The fair is free and open to the public. Employers will recruit for fulltime, part-time, and internship positions in various industries. Attendees are advised to dress professionally and bring many copies of their resumes. OK, it might not be in the Dutch tradition to serve pizza, but Aurelio’s employee Marlene Swiney dressed up for the occasion.

Rick Klompmaker — yes, he says that’s his real name — from Holland, Mich. — yes he says that’s his real hometown — carves out a wooden shoe Saturday at the 18th annual Dutch Festival at Elim Christian Services in Palos Heights.

Companies so far scheduled to attend include: Charter Fitness, ChildCare Careers, Elim Christian School and Services, Little Company of Mary Hospital, MercyWorks Volunteer Program, Prudential, St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Standard Bank & Trust Co., TCF Bank, U.S. Secret Service, United States Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force Health Professions and YMCA of Metro Chicago. A full list of employers is available at sxu.edu, keyword: job fair. The list of employers attending the fair will be updated on a weekly basis. (773-298-3131)

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St. Michael students make TV morning news Anyone watching the WGN Morning News on Sept. 24 may have seen some familiar faces from St. Michael School in Orland Park. The First Lego League robotics teams at St. Michael visited WGN to talk to meteorologists. The teams of 5th - 8th grade students are preparing for their first robotics competition, themed Nature’s Fury, that will take place in December. The teams will compete by programming an autonomous robot to complete tasks and score points on a playing field and by presenting a solution to a problem they develop that is focused on preparing, staying safe and rebuilding when facing natural disasters.

The teams, along with their coaches and some parents, met WGN meteorologists Mike Hamernick and Demetrius Ivory to talk about natural disasters. The meteorologists talked about some of their own experiences and answered questions the students had about extreme weather. The students were asked to participate in the broadcast at the WGN Courtesy Desk, where they asked Paul Conrad some silly questions about himself and the news anchors. Then, they were invited to sit in the studio and watch about an hour of the broadcast. During commercials, they were able to chat with the cast and see how things worked behind the scenes.

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Stagg High School students Paige Hawkins, Andrew Wrobel, Tyshay Harris, Ron Mrow and Matt Petrusha visit with Kay Siemack, a resident from Peace Village Senior Living, during an inter-generation lesson in English class.

Lessons learned from elders Peace Village seniors visit Stagg by Carla Erdey District 230 Stagg High School students recently spent time with senior citizens from Peace Village Senior Living in Palos Park. While the residents visited Karen Fitzgerald and Amy Yeaman’s English class, the students interviewed the seniors about their lives and learned about important historical events. Kay Fox, who was born in 1921, talked about her experiences during the Great Depression, “I was quite young but I remember ordering groceries from a little store on the corner. If we didn’t have money to pay the bill, the owner would put our name in a book

and my dad would pay at a later time.” The students asked the seniors what television was like when they were kids. Ralph Meyer, 85, only had three available TV stations to watch: CBS, NBC and ABC. Compared to the many TV channel options today, freshman Sam Waaso said, “I would go nuts with only three channels to watch on TV.” The students also asked the seniors about jobs they had when they were younger. Josephine Eberhardt’s father was an undertaker. Josephine’s job was to cover the bodies with a sheet at night. “I would close my eyes when I did it.” Both Ralph and Josephine pro-

vided the students with words of advice. They both told the students to make sure they choose a path in life that makes them happy. Ralph stressed, “Don’t get a job that you don’t like or you will be miserable every day of your life.”

(From Oct. 3, 1985) The ice maker on our refrigerator went out the other day. I was greatly annoyed. Two years ago I became fed up with struggling to get ice cubes out of trays and then spilling water all over the floor when I carried the refilled trays back to the refrigerator. I said to myself, “My daughter has an ice maker, my daughter-inlaw has an ice maker, and my sister has an ice maker. Why should I be a second-class citizen?” I went out and bought a refrigerator with an ice maker. It cost $1,100. Now, two years later, it refused to make ice. After three days, it started to function again. I don’t know why. While I was dealing with the ice situation, I thought back to the days of my childhood and the small oak icebox that my mother used. It was lined with zinc and the ice chest at the top would hold up to 50 pounds. Three shelves below held the food. The ice pick was an important tool. With it one chipped pieces from the big block for iced tea or whatever. Chipping ice so as not to waste any was something of an art. A shallow pan was kept under the icebox to catch the drainage from the melting ice. It was sometimes forgotten and water flooded the kitchen floor. When we did remember, it was almost impossible to carry the brimming pan to the sink without slopping water all over the floor.

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My dad finally got smart and bored a hole in the floor and stuck a funnel in it to let the water drain into the cellar. The water then ran out the cellar drain. But not everybody had a cellar. Our town was quite up-to-date. Ice wasn’t cut from the lake in the winter, but was manufactured in the local ice plant. It was delivered to our homes in a large white wagon with the black letters ICE on the sides. The wagon was drawn by two large, patient horses. An ice card with 25 pound at one end and 50 pound at the other, was placed in the front window with

the desired amount on top. The iceman was the friend of all the children. While he was delivering a block of ice, we were welcome to raid the wagon for ice chips which accumulated when he chipped 50-pound hunks into 25 pounds. He would grasp a block of ice with his large black tongs and throw it over his canvascovered shoulder to carry it into the house. When he left our kitchen, our iceman always said, “Uh, g’bye,” and ‘ugabye” became one of our family expressions. Now, 60 years later, we often tell each other “ugabye.”

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Deuce is ace in the hole Marciano’s exploits help Cougars ward off Fighting Saints By Ken Karrson He wears No. 2, but Dave Marciano likely became Public Enemy No. 1 to the University of St. Francis following his exploits on St. Xavier University’s behalf Saturday night in Joliet. While Marciano is a starting linebacker for the Cougars, his defensive presence was only part of the reason the Fighting Saints failed to knock off their longtime Mid-States Football Association rival. Even more vital among the senior’s contributions were a school-record-setting 81-yard punt return and the runback of a blocked extra point in the fourth quarter. By returning the ball to the USF

end zone in the latter instance, Marciano registered a safety for his team, which stretched SXU’s lead out to 24-19. The NAIA fifthranked Cougars added two touchdowns after that to exit Memorial Stadium in possession of a 37-25 victory over the No. 22 Saints. “He’s our outside linebacker, and he’s got three touchdowns and two points on a safety this season — that’s pretty good production,” SXU coach Mike Feminis said with a chuckle. “I was very happy to come out of there with a win, and those were some big plays. “Dave is just a terrific athlete — he can probably play any position on the field — and he’s a tremendous leader for us. He talks the talk and walks the walk, and

our guys really respect him.” Marciano wasn’t the Cougars’ only scoring weapon. Also coming through in a big way was kicker Spencer Nolen, who booted five field goals to match an SXU singlegame standard. Nolen connected on attempts from 43, 32, 39, 46 and 30 yards. “Thank God for Spencer Nolen,” Feminis said. “I personally hate having to kick field goals [because] we’re getting threes instead of sevens, but sometimes you have to be smart about things. “It’s great to have that much confidence in your kicker, and he delivered for us. He saved our butts a few times.” Except for Marciano’s punt (Continued on page 5)

Plenty in reserve Backup QB leads Mustangs past Bulldogs By Ken Karrson Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees had nothing on Evergreen Park. Just as two of cinema’s most infamous bad-guy characters of the past 35 years were impervious to every act designed to kill them, so, too, are the Mustangs seemingly able to ward off all attempts to defeat them. The latest group to try — and fail — was Richards Friday night. When Bulldogs quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Spencer Tears with less than five minutes remaining to give their team a six-point lead at Korhonen Field, Richards appeared to be standing on solid ground. While Evergreen has made a habit of staging late rallies during Dan Hartman’s three-year coaching tenure, rarely has it had to come back against a foe the caliber of this year’s Richards squad. “They have a really good defense,” Hartman said of the Bulldogs, “and the speed they possess is outstanding. [But] Friday was a little bit different [for us] because we had over four minutes to play. It wasn’t a two-minute drill we had to run.” However, the Mustangs were attacking the Bulldogs with a backup quarterback. Starter Jonathan O’Brien was knocked out of the South Suburban Conference Red showdown with a second-quarter collarbone injury, so Sean Ryan was at the controls of Evergreen’s offense. That didn’t worry Hartman. “Ryan competed for the job all summer,” he said. “And he filled in for O’Brien last year, so he’s taken quite a few reps the last 10 or so games we’ve played.” Ryan certainly looked like a polished veteran as he guided the Mustangs downfield in the remaining moments. He completed a fourth-and-6 throw to Eric Gurrister to keep the drive going and then hooked up with Jacquet McClendon on a screen pass that went for a sizable gain after the senior receiver carried a few Richards defenders with him. Ryan finally capped the possession with a 7-yard bootleg into the Bulldogs’ end zone. When Matt

Schulte added the conversion kick, Evergreen had a one-point lead to protect for 24 seconds. Richards got to midfield, but McClendon’s interception choked off the series and enabled the Mustangs to bag their second straight road victory, 35-34, over the Bulldogs. Evergreen notched a 33-0 triumph in 2011. “We wanted to be within one score in the fourth quarter,” Hartman said. “We thought if we were, we had a good chance [to win].” Ryan’s climatic dash concluded a game that featured seven lead changes, one of which occurred

early in the third period as the Photo by Jeff Vorva Mustangs (5-0, 2-0) saw a 14-8 Chicago Christian’s Justin Downs dives for a loose ball during Friday night’s game against Guerin edge rapidly disappear. A fumble caused by Richards Prep. Downs also scored the Knights’ first touchdown on a 62-yard reception, which sent them on linebacker Romel Hill on Ev- their way to a 28-14 Suburban Christian Conference Gold win. ergreen’s last possession of the opening half allowed the Bulldogs (4-1, 1-1) to take over inside the visitors’ red zone. The scoring opportunity wasn’t squandered, as Ramontay Hill’s 2-yard run pulled Richards into a 14-all tie at the break. By Ken Karrson playing with a lead. Christian said of Guerin players. “They kept Nick DeMarco then forced held Guerin scoreless through the fighting and they played hard.” another Mustangs drop on Chicago Christian had Guerin first three quarters, and the 13-0 Christian (2-3, 1-1) didn’t place their second-half kickoff return. Prep’s number in more ways than advantage the hosts constructed the Gators in chase mode until Chrishawn Ross recovered the ball one Friday night. over that span pretty much held the second stanza, when Justin (Continued on page 5) The Knights had it in the typical up as the Knights pocketed a 28-14 Downs hauled in a 62-yard scorsense, as they were able to best Suburban Christian Conference ing pass from Christian Bolhuis. the Gators in Palos Heights. But Gold win in their homecoming Downs was one of six receivers a likely reason for Christian’s suc- contest. Bolhuis sought out during the cess was that Guerin didn’t have “We’ve been trying to get our course of the contest. bigger numbers personnel-wise. guys to stay together and move But balance was the watchword The Knights weren’t superior forward, and they’ve done that,” of the Knights’ attack. While the in that category, either, but the Chicago Christian coach Jim Bol- younger Bolhuis completed half simple fact they were dealing huis said. of his 24 pass attempts for 147 with someone their own size Bolhuis felt the Knights’ ability yards, Chicago Christian running for a change made a difference. to draw first blood on the Ga- backs Colby Roundtree and Luke Christian only held a slight edge tors was important, especially Rattler were doing their part by in total yardage, but its defense since the latter refused to wilt garnering 152 rushing yards beforced two turnovers while its of- in spite of playing quite a few tween them. fense wasn’t guilty of any. sophomores. Roundtree’s 20-yard dash pro And for one of the few times “They were really ready and duced the Knights’ second TD this season, the Knights enjoyed were very aggressive,” Bolhuis (Continued on page 7)

Knights have their number Christian knocks off Guerin in homecoming game

Beaten at their own game Fast-strike JCA zooms past RedHawks By Ken Karrson Scoring points in bunches has been a key ingredient of Marist’s success during the Pat Dunne coaching era. Friday night in Joliet, however, the tables got turned. Instead of benefiting from that kind of offensive barrage, the RedHawks were beleaguered by it, courtesy of Joliet Catholic Academy. After spotting Marist leads of 14-0 and 21-7, the Hilltoppers scaled Comeback Mountain. They were tied with their guests at halftime, and three fast strikes in the third quarter then put the hosts Photo by Jeff Vorva firmly in command. Evergreen Park senior Jacquet McClendon picks up additional The RedHawks managed to yardage after making a first-half catch Friday night at Richards. tally just once over the last 24 McClendon scored two touchdowns and intercepted the Bulldogs’ minutes and, as a result, got final pass to secure a 35-34 victory for the unbeaten Mustangs. tagged with a 49-27 setback in

the East Suburban Catholic Conference encounter at Memorial Stadium. “I’ve got to give Joliet Catholic credit — they did play well on both sides of the ball,” Dunne said. “Our guys’ effort was great, but we have faced some great teams and great players [this season], and we have to develop some [defensive] consistency. We’ve got to carry it to where we’re consistently putting [opponents] in [difficult] third-down and fourthdown situations.” Marist’s defense had its moments, particularly early on. And the RedHawks’ offense gave it a lead to protect right away, as Flynn Nagel (29-yard pass from Jack Donegan) and Peter Andreotti (6-yard run) scored on consecutive series.

Bridging those touchdowns was a successful onsides kick. Marist recovered three of the five it attempted. “It was definitely a game-plan situation,” Dunne said of the slew of short kickoffs. “We saw on film some openings [in the Hilltoppers’ special-teams alignment], and we really believed we could get to the ball. “We knew how important possessions are in a game like this. Joliet Catholic can put together 12-, 14- or 16-play drives and take up a [whole] quarter if you don’t watch it, so you don’t want to waste any opportunities.” JCA finally erased its shutout on Mike Ivlow’s 19-yard run, one of three scoring dashes for the Hilltoppers’ star tailback. One (Continued on page 7)

FOOTBALL FORECAST While Week 4 was a dream for our distinguished

panel, Week 5 was more of a nightmare, with no one posting a record better than 6-3. We all whiffed on Evergreen Park’s thrilling 35-34 victory over Richards and Lockport’s controversial victory over Stagg. Overall, Wally Findysz leads the pack by one game over Ken Karrson and emerging Jason Maholy. Jeff Vorva is moving up like a snail and Anthony Nasella is in the cella’.

Last week: Overall: Argo at Evergreen Park Reavis at Richards Oak Lawn at Shepard Brother Rice at St. Joseph Carmel at Marist Homewood-Flossmoor at Sandburg Chicago Christian at St. Edward De La Salle at St. Laurence Grand View at St. Xavier

Ken Karrson 5-4 37-10 Evergreen Park Richards Oak Lawn Brother Rice Marist H-F St. Edward De La Salle St. Xavier

Jeff Vorva 6-3 35-12 Evergreen Park Richards Oak Lawn Brother Rice Marist H-F St. Edward De La Salle St. Xavier

Anthony Nasella 4-5 33-14 Argo Richards Oak Lawn Brother Rice Marist Sandburg St. Edward De La Salle St. Xavier

Jason Maholy 6-3 37-10 Evergreen Park Richards Oak Lawn Brother Rice Marist H-F St. Edward De La Salle St. Xavier

Wally Findysz 5-4 38-9 Evergreen Park Richards Oak Lawn Brother Rice Marist H-F St. Edward De La Salle St. Xavier

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Here’s to our health — and someone else’s wealth Bartosh Seeing as how illness can no longer be inexpensively remedied — and the so-called “Affordable Health Care Act” won’t change that — I suppose all of us should be concentrating more on improved health. This would be simple if not for one thing: life. It’s certainly preferable to death, but life does throw us some curveballs, many of which induce stress. Too much stress is a whole lot worse on a person’s system than too much bacon. And speaking of food, eating nutritiously, though advisable, is not feasible for many folks unless Congress also decides to someday ram an “Affordable Food Cost Act” down our throats. Going green describes my facial color when I look at the price tags attached to some of these healthier-lifestyle food options. Personally, I don’t see the rationale in taking out a loan just to purchase an organically grown head of cauliflower. Nevertheless, there’s always a market, super or otherwise, out there for anyone with a new product to sell, particularly when said item claims to be good for you by promoting better health. One I recently learned of was brought to my attention via an advertising email, which undoubtedly was designed to promote better sales. It’s called “Daily Superfood Blend” — remember, if “super” appears anywhere in a name, it has to be worthwhile — and it’s one of the latest entries into the let’s-eat-healthier sweepstakes. According to the email, these vegetarian capsules are “made with rainforest berries and fruits, freshwater greens, cacao, medicinal mushrooms, adaptogenic roots and therapeutic spices.” Weren’t medicinal mushrooms the kind of thing Jack Webb used to bust teenaged miscreants for possession of back in the 1960s incarnation of “Dragnet?” And what’s with these “adaptogenic roots” and “therapeutic spices?” They sound like ingredients in a potion Grandpa Munster would whip up in his lab to instantly turn Herman into Francis Muldoon. (If you’re not old enough to completely understand the reference, consult a parent or a MeTV weekend schedule). We’re told that Daily Superfood Blend capsules, though

chock full of things I wouldn’t dare think of purchasing separately, supposedly will “detoxify, strengthen the immune system, and build us up and balance us in areas where our body is depleted.” Or maybe our potato chipmunching bodies will simply reject the intrusive, good-forus capsules to make room for more snacks. Even if that doesn’t happen, we should digest all this information about Daily Superfood Blend with a grain of salt substitute because we can’t always believe what we read outside of this column space. Do you recall that, once upon a time, bottled water was considered superior to the stuff we get out of our kitchen taps? Turns out it really wasn’t, so I choose to reserve judgment here as well, at least for the moment. But that email about Daily Superfood Blend wasn’t the only one that recently made its way into my “in” box. So, too, did a short article about former pro tennis player Pam Shriver’s foray into the promote-a-sensible-diet field. Although not hawking for Daily Superfood Blend, Shriver, a brand ambassador for Salonpas, also spoke of the need for Americans to “eat clean” by eliminating as much as possible their intake of “processed foods that are laden with high sodium, sugar and trans-fats.” I wonder how well that would go over with the Camden Yards crowds. Shriver is a minority owner of the Baltimore Orioles, but somehow I doubt that ballpark vendors have done away completely with hot dogs, nachos and cheese, salted peanuts and buttered popcorn. Oh well, at least all of those can be washed down with an overpriced diet soda or light beer. Let’s face it, even many of the guys we watch perform at places like Camden Yards probably don’t adhere to an especially strict regimen when it comes to what they put into their bodies. If they did, it’s highly unlikely they’d potentially risk their long-term well-being with performance-enhancing drugs in order to hit a few more homers. Babe Ruth did just fine, thank you, while subsisting largely on a suds-and-sausages diet. Guys like Harmon Killebrew, Mickey Lolich and Wilbur Wood also

pieced together lengthy baseball careers despite not being shy around buffet tables. Football players are no different. Or do we honestly believe that all the 330-pound offensive linemen we see populating the professional and college — and, heck, sometimes even the high school — ranks these days got that way without ever opting for their fair share of feeds-afamily-of-four-sized meals? Offer them a weight-loss plan and watch them endure job loss instead. Having said that, please don’t think I’m suggesting we cavalierly thumb our noses at every health-conscious recommendation that reaches our ears or eyes. The folks making them are only doing so for our physical benefit, unless they have a product to peddle, in which case they’re probably speaking out for their own financial benefit. However, if you want to get a reasonably accurate gauge on how many years you can expect to be hanging around this planet, don’t get bogged down in meal planning. Shinny up the family tree instead. Find out if old Granddad really was an old granddad who made it into his ninth or 10th decade of life, and if Grandma grew equally long in the false tooth. If that’s so, then the gene pool has been chlorinated for your protection against a premature draining of you from it. That’s not a guarantee, of course, or an invitation to throw all caution to the winds, a la Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day.” Putting Punxsutawney Phil at the wheel and having him drive your car over a cliff is almost certainly not going to end well for you. One final note on Daily Superfood Blend: its target audience is parents on the go. If parents are too busy to sit down and eat a normal meal with their children, that means they probably both have jobs and, thus, can afford to buy all those highpriced specialty foods that Daily Superfood Blend is supposedly replacing. So why would they need the capsules? The choice is yours, but I believe there’s only one decision to make. And it’s worth considering for you, too. For me, 714 homers trump all else.

Easy does it Eagles have no trouble subduing Steelmen By Ken Karrson For once, Sandburg left the dramatics to its school’s theatre department. After enduring four weeks’ worth of nail-biters, the Eagles finally got to experience football life in cruise-control mode. Appropriately, it came on an evening devoted to celebration, as Sandburg hosted its homecoming festivities. And the Eagles sent visiting Joliet Central home with tail tucked firmly between legs. The Steelmen fell behind quickly, then deeply, and departed Seliga Field on the wrong end of a 40-0 score in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue contest. The last 19-plus minutes were played with a running clock after Sandburg (4-1, 3-0) created a 40-point margin on Jonathan Milazzo’s 22-yard field goal at the 7:15 mark of the third quarter. “It’s nice to look at the mirror the next day and not see more gray hairs,” Eagles coach Dave Wierzal joked. “There’s always a lot of inherent distractions with homecoming week, and the fear is [guys] not being focused and coming ready to play the way we should because of the distractions.” Something else entered into the equation in this instance: Joliet Central’s winless ledger. “It’s a constant thing, not a one-line speech [about being prepared],” Wierzal said. “It always has to be about us playing to the best of our abilities. That’s got to be part of our mentality — to play four good quarters of football every week, regardless of who we’re playing.” Certainly, Sandburg seemed to heed that advice here, as it showed up in a competitive frame of mind. That much was evidenced by its construction of a 14-0 lead in just over four minutes. While the Steelmen went three

plays and out on each of their first two possessions, the Eagles struck gold. A pair of good punt returns by Dennis Bresingham enabled Sandburg to twice set up shop in Joliet territory, including once at the 11. Payoffs were delivered on two Sean Leland pass completions, as Pavlos Marudas (44 yards) and Rasheed Carney (16 yards) both made touchdown grabs. “It does make life a lot easier,” Wierzal said, referring to the shortened fields. And little changed after that. With the Steelmen limited to 57 total yards on the night, the Eagles were never placed in any danger and, in fact, rarely had to cover much ground in order to prosper. Sandburg blew the contest open in the second period by tallying 23 points, the first seven of which were supplied on Brian Langowski’s 1-yard run and Milazzo’s third conversion kick. Mike Howard’s punt block resulted in a safety when the ball rolled out of Joliet Central’s end zone, and then Aidan Muno-Kohn (1-yard run) and Carney (5-yard catch) both made their way across the goal line before intermission mercifully arrived for the visitors. Muno-Kohn’s TD was immediately preceded by his 34-yard reception. Sandburg amassed all but 66 of its 290 offensive yards in the first 24 minutes, as seven players gained yardage on the ground. On the flip side, the Steelmen gained next to nothing, thanks to an Eagles prevention corps that included 20 different athletes making at least one tackle. Graham Hevel (five solo stops, one assist), Matt Taylor (five solos, one assist), Marty Micek (three solos) and Mike Saylors (three solos) were Sandburg’s statistical leaders on that side of the ball. Wierzal was pleased that so many reserves got to log on-field

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Homecoming doesn’t hamper Lady Spartans By Anthony Nasella Despite seeing his team win nine of its first 12 matches, Oak Lawn coach Dennis McNamara wasn’t quite sure what to expect from his athletes during homecoming week. Making it a particularly big concern was the fact the Lady Spartans would be pitted against neighborhood and South Suburban Conference Red rival Richards last Tuesday. But while Oak Lawn wasn’t at the top of its game, it still had enough firepower to ward off the Lady Bulldogs and stay firmly in the hunt for first place in the divisional standings. Sparking the Lady Spartans’ 25-23, 29-27 conquest were the trio of Becky Bradshaw, Simona Tomczak and Christina Egan. Bradshaw recorded 13 kills and five digs, Tomczak delivered nine kills and 10 digs, and Egan passed out 23 assists to help Oak Lawn make it through two tough sets with Richards. “Being homecoming week, I really didn’t know what mentality we would bring to the match,” McNamara said. “I was hoping that it being our crosstown rival that we would play up to the challenge — and they did. “Richards played a great match, too. Things went back and forth, but fortunately [for us], we came out at the end of the match on top. We were just hoping to survive the homecoming week and, hopefully, move on to bigger and better things.” In Game 1, Oak Lawn held a 13-4 advantage before Richard rallied to tie the score at 15-all. The Lady Spartans held an 11-3 lead in the second game when the Lady Bulldogs again fought their way into a tie, then took a 27-26 lead. Just like before, though, Oak Lawn got the final say. McNamara said Tomczak, Bradshaw and Egan were crucial in making that happen. “Those three, at times, can really be dominant players and can take over matches,” he said. “When you get all three playing at a high level, it makes the team much better. They all did their part in the match to help us win, and that was a huge factor in the match.” Shannon Gardner had five kills to pace Richards, while Megan Albon put down four. Brianna LaPapa registered five blocks and Camille Losoya pitched in with 17 digs. “We put up a good fight against Oak Lawn, so we’re excited for the effort that the girls put forth,” Lady Bulldogs coach Troy Grevengoed said. “We were a couple points shy of where we wanted to be. As a team, we felt that we

kills and keep the blockers honest,” he said. “We really have six hitters who can hit the ball and not just one.” MARIST The Lady RedHawks went 6-1 last week to improve to 12-5 overall and 3-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Marist notched league wins over St. Viator and Nazareth Academy, then bagged four victories in five tries at the Rich East Invitational. The busy week opened on Tuesday with a 25-18, 25-16 vanquishing of the Lady Lions, who were on the receiving end of eight kills from Marie Stifter, seven from Meg Ryan and 18 digs from Carolyn Yerkes. Yerkes (23 digs, two service aces) also came through with a clutch performance versus the Lady Roadrunners two days later, as did Molly Mayo (30 assists, 14 digs), Lizzie Zaleski (14 kills, two aces), Colleen Reilly (11 kills, three blocks) and Cameron Enright (seven kills, 10 digs). On Friday at Rich East, the Lady RedHawks made a clean sweep of three pool-play matches as they dispatched Downers Grove South (25-17, 25-8), Lincoln-Way East (25-17, 25-18) and Providence Catholic (25-19, 25-23) in succession. Zaleski (seven kills, two blocks), Yerkes (15 digs, three aces) and Leah Gbur (five kills, two blocks) were Marist’s key figures versus the Lady Mustangs, and Zaleski (18 kills) stepped forward once more in the second match. Also lending a hand toward the defeat of the Lady Griffins were Mayo (33 assists, 11 digs) and Enright (seven kills, seven digs). Zaleski (seven aces, six kills) and Enright (six kills, eight digs) were standouts again as Marist outlasted the Lady Celtics. Providing support for the duo was Stifter, who totaled seven kills and three blocks. Wheaton-St. Francis halted the Lady RedHawks’ progress on Saturday by administering a 25-21, 25-20 setback, but Marist recovered quickly and concluded its tourney appearance on a high note by downing Lincoln-Way Central 25-15, 25-13. Turning in strong performances throughout the day were Mayo (50 assists, five aces), Yerkes (34 digs), Zaleski (17 kills) and Enright (nine kills, 11 digs). CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights went 1-1 in Suburban Christian Conference action last week, with the success coming on Monday against Immaculate Conception, which dropped a hard-fought three-set verdict by a 25-22, 24-26, 25-19 count. (Continued on page 7)

Bitter ending Late Lockport TD burns Chargers By Ken Karrson

Better quickly became bitter for Stagg Friday night. Freed from a two-week stretch of schedule that pitted them against SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue juggernauts Lincoln-Way East and Bolingbrook, the Chargers hoped to get well at Lockport’s expense. The Porters entered Friday’s contest in search of their initial win of the season and didn’t figure to present a huge hurdle, particularly if they faced any degree of adversity. So when Stagg’s Tyler Mackessy returned a blocked punt 15 yards for a touchdown that gave the visitors a 21-10 lead at the end of the third quarter, all looked right in the Chargers’ world. Then suddenly, everything went wrong. Lockport climbed to within three on Tyler Johnson’s 16-yard touchdown run and two-point conversion, then he struck one more time with just 38.9 seconds remaining. That second TD culminated a massive 14-play, 88-yard drive and left Stagg with little time to retaliate. But the Chargers did so well enough to take a shot at the Porters’ end zone with a lastsecond pass. The throw was incomplete, however, and Lockport fans rushed the field while Stagg Statistics was forced to absorb a painful Joliet Central 0 0 0 0 - 0 25-22 loss. Sandburg 14 23 3 0 - 40 “That was one we had [won],” Chargers coach Mike Fahey said. “I JC CS commend our kids’ effort, but we’ve First downs 6 14 got to get better at executing. We Yds. rushing 2 160 can’t be making these mistakes. Yds. passing 55 130 “We had about nine penalties Total yds. 57 290 and three turnovers, so we were Att./comp. 16-9 10-6 kind of shooting ourselves in the Fumbles/lost 3-0 3-0 foot.” Had intercepted 0 0 None of that would have matPenalties/yds. 5-36 3-20 tered had Stagg (2-3, 0-3) been Punts/avg. 8-26.4 2-36.5 able to convert its game-ending pass. Besides the fact the play didn’t work out for his club, FaScoring CS — Pavlos Marudas, 44-yd. pass hey was also troubled by fans’ from Sean Leland (Jonathan Milazzo invasion of the field before time expired. kick) The Chargers’ boss felt game officials should have interceded (Continued on page 4) minutes. “We needed a chance to regroup a little bit and not be in a bloodand-guts dogfight until the very end [again],” he said. More of the same is unlikely to follow, though, as the Eagles’ stretch run of schedule features dates with the SWSC Blue’s heaviest hitters. Wierzal believes, however, that Sandburg is ready for the challenges that await it. “We knew we had things to fix after the first week, so we’re happy to be where we are [record-wise],” he said. “We’ve been tested, so I hope the kids carry that with them.” When Homewood-Flossmoor arrives in Orland Park on Friday, it’ll do so on the heels of an upset of Lincoln-Way East. Having dealt a rare blow to one of the conference’s perennial front-runners, the Vikings will undoubtedly carry momentum with them. “[But] I could see a team having an emotional letdown after a win like that,” Wierzal said. “Our series with them has gone back and forth, and I’m not sure what we mean on their schedule. We’re just going to have to be ready.”

could realistically go out there and take a win from what is a very well-respected team in our conference. It’s a team that [almost] everyone is chasing on the Red side right now. “We’re glad the girls went out and battled and proved that we can hang with a team like Oak Lawn. In these next few weeks, we want to prove that we can beat teams like that. With our upcoming [matches] in conference, we’re excited to see where that is going to bring us.” *** Last Wednesday, the Lady Spartans improved to 11-3 overall and 6-1 in conference play with a 25-8, 25-18 triumph over Argo in a Volley for a Cure match devoted to cancer research. Egan distributed 17 assists and Bri Markusic had six kills to lead Oak Lawn. “We played well against Argo,” McNamara said. “We have another ‘Volley for a Cure’ [match] against Tinley Park, so there will be some excitement around the gym as we’re dressed in our pink [uniforms]. Hopefully, we can execute a high level.” And as the season moves into the second half, McNamara said he’s confident his athletes will take their game to the next level. “We’re hoping for some good things in the second half of the season,” McNamara said. “We want to keep the focus on our execution and our ability to play the game at a high level. Going out to play and win every night — that’s what we’re going to be working toward.” RICHARDS Before their neighborhood match against Oak Lawn, the Lady Bulldogs registered a 2521, 25-22 victory over Mt. Assisi. Kate Sullivan totaled 11 assists and six digs for the hosts, while Gardner put down six kills. According to Grevengoed, it’s been the play of Sullivan and Gardner that has made a difference for Richards and been highly instrumental in the team’s success thus far. “Kate Sullivan has been a big leader in different categories,” he said. “She’s done a nice job in service points, aces and assists. She’s very consistent and dependable behind the service line. “Shannon is our right-side senior and a third-year varsity starter. She threatens teams from the right side, which really opens things up for our outside hitters.” Grevengoed said he’s especially happy the Lady Bulldogs possess more than one legitimate offensive threat. “We also have Dana Wujcik and Megan Albon, who give us a lot of

when people began nearing the Lockport sideline. “My argument is [the Porters] should have at least received a sideline warning,” Fahey said. “[The refs] said because it happened after the [incompletion], the game was already over, but our kids were pretty emotional at the end. People were in their faces [when] their kids stormed the field on the last play of the game.” However, Fahey didn’t believe the unfavorable outcome for his squad solely resulted from the controversial conclusion. “We had chances to stop them, but we didn’t,” he said of Lockport. “We only had the ball three times in the second half. They had some long drives that wore us out.” The Porters’ game-clinching trek may have been capped by Johnson, but it was powered by Lockport quarterback Ryan Dalton, who rushed for 52 yards during that possession and completed three passes for 38 more yards. One of the hookups was to Cory Andrus on a third-and-17 play. Stagg also exhibited some efficiency in throwing the ball. After being shut out in consecutive weeks and showing little in the way of offensive potency during that span, the Chargers accrued more than 300 total yards, and quarterback Adam Pilota (8-of-16, 157 yards) fired a pair of scoring passes. He connected with Mackessy on a 44-yard TD throw and then collaborated with Dennis Egan on a 71-yard completion. The Porters’ lone response to those first-half tallies was a Joe Martarano field goal, which was set up by Lockport’s long kickoff return following Stagg’s initial six-pointer. Another Chargers error, this one a muffed punt return, put the Porters in position to reach Stagg’s end zone for the first time. Cory Savage did the honors with his 3-yard dash in the third quarter.

“You wish things would go your way more, but you’ve got to give [Lockport] credit,” Fahey said. “They did what they had to do.” The Chargers will try to even their ledger on Saturday, when they venture to Joliet to take on winless Joliet Central. The Steelmen are coming off a 40-0 defeat at Sandburg. The Eagles remain on Stagg’s slate, as do Homewood-Flossmoor and Joliet West. The Chargers will need to win three of their remaining four contests in order to become playoff eligible for the first time eight years. “We gave the players [last] Saturday off to forget about this,” Fahey said of the Lockport encounter. “We have a long week to prepare for Joliet Central and I think they’ll bounce back. Coaches tend to hold onto [losses] longer than players do.” In addition to his passing yardage against the Porters, Pilota also rated as the Chargers’ biggest ground-gaining threat as he amassed 116 yards on 16 carries. Austin Kelly added 97 rushing yads on 20 totes.

Statistics Stagg Lockport

7 7 3 0

7 0 - 21 7 15 - 25

Scoring AAS — Tyler Mackessy, 44-yd. pass from Adam Pilota (Athanasios Makris kick) LP — Joe Martarano, 30-yd. field goal AAS — Dennis Egan, 71-yd. pass from Pilota (Makris kick) LP — Cory Savage, 3-yd. run (Martarano kick) AAS — Mackessy, 15-yd. return of blocked punt (Makris kick) LP — Tyler Johnson, 16-yd. run (Johnson run) LP — Johnson, 6-yd. run (Martarano kick) Stagg Rushing: Pilota 16-116, Kelly 2097. Passing: Pilota 16-8-157. Receiving: Mackessy 3-80.

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Another short story Spartans fall to Cardinals by two points By Ken Karrson Any recap of Oak Lawn’s football season to date would have to be classified as a short story. Not because there’s little to tell about the Spartans thus far, but because coming up just short has been their bane. Oak Lawn went 0-for-September, but its lack of wins was no reflection on how competitively it played against three of its four foes. The Spartans were ahead of South Suburban Conference Red leader Evergreen Park 10-0 at halftime in Week 3, but were unable to add to their total and wound up being saddled with a 21-10 setback. The past two weeks were even more frustrating, as Oak Lawn was a mere six points away from collecting two victories. Argo squeezed past the Spartans 28-26, then last Friday Eisenhower doled out another two-point setback, 22-20, in Oak Lawn. In both encounters, the Spartans (14, 0-3) were undermined by only brief letdowns. “Two turnovers led to Eisenhower touchdowns,” Oak Lawn coach Sean Lucas said. “And Eisenhower made a 46-yard field goal while we missed a 30-yard field goal.” Given the constant close shaves and the fact that nothing ever seems to break the Spartans’ way, could it safely be said they’re snake-bit in 2013? Perhaps, but don’t say it to Lucas because he’s not buying into that theory. “Sometimes it’s just bad luck or bad bounces, but you can’t use that as an excuse all the time,” he said. “When it happens [with some frequency], you have to wonder what you might be doing to cause it. We also have to examine that as coaches. “Our kids played well and they played hard. I’d say we put together four good quarters for the first time, but [the Cardinals] just played a little better.” Eisenhower fired the first volley by scoring late in the opening half on a Dion Parker-to-Michael Morrison pass completion. The same duo teamed up for a later touchdown as well, while Parker raced 42 yards for a third TD. Also part of the Cardinals’ offense was Josue Leal’s long field

goal. Oak Lawn welcomed sophomore signal-caller Konrad Lach back under center, and he made his presence felt by tallying all three of the Spartans’ touchdowns on runs of 3, 1 and 2 yards. Lach’s initial score capped Oak Lawn’s first series of the third quarter and came on the heels of a pretty vocal locker-room session. “We had to get more consistent [offensively],” Lucas said, “and we basically challenged them at halftime to just grow up. And [that instruction] wasn’t restricted to the underclassmen. It was nice to see them respond.” Lach’s 3-yard dash represented all of the third-period activity on the scoreboard, meaning the Spartans and Eisenhower entered the final stanza deadlocked at 7-all. Helping to preserve that tie by keeping the Cardinals’ offensive skill people in check were Scott Quinn (four solo tackles, four assists), Kurt Kuzur (three solos, two assists), Ray Howard (three solos, one assist), Joe Robinson (one solo, four assists) and Anthony Muro (three solos, two sacks). The Cards inched in front on Leal’s three-pointer and then padded their lead soon after recovering an Oak Lawn fumble near midfield. But in spite of the growing deficit, the Spartans weren’t going down without a fight. Lach drew his squad within a deuce with his 1-yard plunge. Eisenhower responded with the last of its TDs, but Robinson returned the ensuing kickoff to the Cardinals’ 25. Lach fired a 20-yard completion to Joe Cosenza, which set up the QB’s third dash into the Eisenhower end zone. That brought Oak Lawn back within two, but a couple of missed blocks hampered the game-tying conversion attempt. However, kicker Byron Duran gave the Spartans another offensive series by recovering his own onsides kick. “The ball bounced off an Eisenhower player’s chest and went backwards,” Lucas said. “It was a race to see who’d get to the ball first.” That was Duran, but Oak Lawn was unable to make hay after he did so. A 9-yard gain was followed by a false start, an 8-yard sack

and incomplete pass. On fourth down, Lach completed a throw, but the Spartans were unable to garner the necessary yardage to retain possession. “It’s one of those losses you hate to take,” Lucas said. “You’re disappointed by the loss because you hate to see the kids not get rewarded for their efforts.” Oak Lawn will try to put itself back on track when it visits Shepard on Friday. The Astros have already been eliminated from playoff consideration, and Lucas wants his guys to avoid a similar fate. “If we win out, we’re playoffeligible,” he said. “[But] we’ve got to come ready to play.” The third-year coach joked that “putting your happiness in the hands of 16- and 17-year-olds” results in a roller-coaster ride of emotions, but Lucas has no doubt the Spartans will refuse to quietly fade away over the remainder of the campaign. “We asked them to put about 120 days in during the offseason,” he said of his athletes. “You put in that much time, you’re not going to give up. Our kids are battling and they’re not going to quit, so we’re not going to quit on them.”

Statistics Eisenhower Oak Lawn

0 7 0 0

0 15 - 22 7 13 - 20

Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted

OL 265 58 323 14-6 1-1 1

Scoring DDE — Michael Morrison, pass from Dion Parker (Josue Leal kick) OL — Konrad Lach, 3-yd. run (Byron Duran kick) DDE — Leal, 46-yd. field goal DDE — Morrison, pass from Parker (run failed) OL — Lach, 1-yd. run (Duran kick) DDE — Parker, 42-yd. run (kick blocked) OL — Lach, 2-yd. run (run failed) Oak Lawn Rushing: Howard 19-156, Norvell 18-87, Lach 8-22, McCarthy 1-0. Passing: Lach 14-6-58. Receiving: Zurek 2-23, Howard 2-0, Cosenza 1-20, Wagner 1-15.

Luck is all Irish’s Bishop Mac takes down Vikings hard By Ken Karrson Call it a football version of the Irish sweepstakes. What got swept in this instance was visiting St. Laurence, which had no answer for Bishop McNamara’s Fightin’ Irish Friday night in Kankakee. Specifically, the Vikings couldn’t contain sophomore running back Jonathan Ward, who piled up 198 yards on 29 carries and scored four touchdowns. That one-man-gang approach was sufficient in frustrating St. Laurence, which didn’t ruin Bishop Mac’s shutout bid until the closing moments. As a result, the Irish bagged a 34-7 Chicago Catholic League White triumph that suddenly increases the importance of each remaining Vikings contest as the latter seeks to become playoff-eligible. “I’m not going to sugarcoat it for them — every game’s a playoff game [from here on],” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said. “In order to mature as a program, we have to know that and [the players] need to perform under adverse situations.” That’s what the Vikings (3-2, 01) had done in Week 4 versus Lake Forest Academy, as they rallied from a 21-7 deficit to eventually nail down a victory by a doubledigit margin. But there would be no repeat of those heroics against the Irish. Bishop Mac jumped ahead 14-0 in the opening stanza, using runs of 14 and 43 yards by Ward to hit paydirt. The second of those touchdowns occurred shortly after the Irish defense made the first of its two interceptions in the game. St. Laurence had a golden opportunity to slice Bishop Mac’s lead in half, but a journey down to the Irish’s 3-yard line ended uneventfully when Frank Miller was thrown for a 1-yard loss on a fourth-and-1 play. To compound the Vikes’ misery, the home team went 96 yards in the other direction to extend its edge to 21-0. Craig Butler tallied on a 6-yard dash, but Ward chalked up 46 rushing yards on nine carries and Robbie Odeneal grabbed a 39-yard throw from Jared Marcotte to fuel the drive.

St. Laurence made one other foray inside Bishop Mac’s red zone before halftime, but that march stalled out at the Irish 16 after Bob Kelly threw incomplete on both third and fourth down. “It absolutely killed us — we were right there,” Blackmon said, referring to the Vikings’ pair of empty series. “We have to clean that up [because] it probably would have been a different outcome if we scored. It was tough to see our kids go through that. “To come away with only seven points was a head-scratcher. I knew we’d have to have the ball in our hands and control it, and we probably gained more yardage than we have in other games, but they were able to stop us on fourth down. That’s what it came down to.” Ward’s third touchdown, on a 6-yard run, increased the Irish’s edge to 28-0 early in the third quarter. He reached St. Laurence’s end zone one more time on a 25-yard sprint with 42 seconds remaining in the period. Kelly got the Vikings on the board with 1:16 left in the game on a 2-yard keeper, which capped a 10-play, 90-yard march. Miller highlighted the possession with 52 rushing yards on seven carries. Miller finished with 132 yards, part of St. Laurence’s 340-yard total output. Kelly threw for 189 yards and collaborated with six different receivers, four of whom caught at least three balls. Mike Sterna led the way with seven receptions, while Pete Kopacz had five and a team-best 58 yards. Bishop Mac actually wound up 29 yards shy of the Vikings’ overall amount, thanks to solid play from St. Laurence defenders Eric Sadowski (four solo tackles, three assists), Justin Booker (three solos, three assists, fumble recovery), Tyler Snee (two solos, four assists), Matt Gurgone (one solo, seven assists) and Julian Gonzales (fumble recovery). “We cannot continue to have these slow starts and think we’ll be able to come back,” Blackmon said. “Bishop Mac didn’t give us an opportunity to do that. We’re still not at the level where we can come in and think we’re go-

ing to intimidate teams just by showing up.” Next up for the Vikings is CCL White rival De La Salle. The Meteors will be St. Laurence’s homecoming guest, and Blackmon would like nothing better than to see his guys treat the visitors rudely, at least in a football sense. In order for that to possibly happen, Vikings players must quickly shove last Friday’s outcome out of their minds. Blackmon doesn’t foresee that being a problem, however. “Whether we win or lose, we just flush it and go on to the next game,” he said. “We are an enigma right now as a football team. You never know what we’re going to do. “But I think this program is moving in the right direction. The players are working to bring their own identity to the program, and I won’t ever come off the stance that I’m proud of what they’re doing.”

Statistics St. Laurence Bishop Mac First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

0 0 0 14 7 13

7 - 7 0 - 34

SL 17 151 189 340 43-21 0-0 2 5-50 5-31.8

BM 16 228 83 311 10-4 2-2 0 4-35 4-30.5

Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella Although boasting a roster of just a dozen swimmers, Stagg is making waves on both an individual and team level in the early weeks of the season while setting its sights on realizing postseason goals. For sure, the Lady Chargers are making a believer out of coach Frank Muchna, who watched his squad improve to 5-0 in dual meets this fall with a 105-80 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue victory over Homewood-Flossmoor last Thursday. Sophomore Natalie Graves, who competed on Stagg’s varsity squad last season, won the 200-yard freestyle in 2 minutes, 2.65 seconds, and also helped the Lady Chargers prevail in the 200free relay and 400-free relays in respective times of 1:47.57 and 3:55.52. “We’re a relatively small team, but they’re a very talented bunch,” Muchna said. “The whole varsity group is very versatile and able to swim anywhere. They’re hard workers and they’re doing a very good job so far this season. In addition to Graves, Stagg boasts a potent trio of seniors: Adrienne DiFoggio (freestyle, IM and distances), Samyah Isa (freestyle, IM, and sprints) and returning state qualifier Sophia Shalabi (breaststroke). “I’m personally hoping to get a couple of relays downstate this year, as well as two, three or four individuals,” Muchna said. “It’s looking pretty good so far. It’s really been a team effort. All of them have chipped in.” The contributors include freshman Megan Vallance (freestyle and sprints), who almost broke the school record in the 50-free at last weekend’s frosh-soph invitational at Andrew. The Lady Chargers’ 5-0 record also includes victories over Lincoln-Way West, Tinley Park, Andrew and Hinsdale South. Upcoming meets against Sandburg, Lincoln-Way East and Lockport will be big tests, according to Muchna, but the strides he is seeing his girls make give him a sense of confidence. “Some of these girls are approaching where they were at last year at sectionals,” he said. “We’re looking for good things from this team.” GIRLS’ TENNIS Chicago Christian went 3-0 last week by defeating Tinley Park (3-2 on Tuesday), Shepard (4-1 on Wednesday) and Stagg (3-2 on Saturday). Raquel Hamstra and Grace Furlong were two pivotal individuals for the Lady Knights. They teamed up for a win at No. 1 doubles versus both the Lady Titans and Lady Chargers, and Furlong also posted a first-singles triumph in the match against the Lady Astros. Haley Reiher was a victor at No. 2 singles for Christian opposite Shepard. *** Sandburg captured a pair of matches last week and then finished third at Saturday’s LincolnWay North Invitational. The Lady Eagles defeated Stagg 5-2 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue encounter on Tuesday and then blanked Marist 8-0 on Wednesday behind a big firstsingles win from Molly Traverso. Two doubles teams led the way for Sandburg on Saturday, as the No. 1 duo of Priya Sharma-Allia Abunaim and No. 2 tandem of Nisha Riley-Jackie Makdah both took third. *** In addition to its losses against Sandburg and Chicago Christian, Stagg came up dry in one other match last week as Lockport (4-3) got the better of the Lady Chargers. A bright spot for Stagg was No. 1 singles player Nicole Pamphilis, who scored wins against both the Lady Eagles and Lady Porters. Jillian Atkenson recorded a victory at second-singles for the Lady

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Chicago Christian’s Grace Furlong returns a shot against Shepard in a nonconference battle between the two Palos Heights schools last Wednesday.

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Shepard’s Rhonda Habbal gets ready to serve in a match against Chicago Christian last Wednesday. Chargers in their Saturday clash with the Lady Knights. *** Besides its defeat against Chicago Christian, Shepard also suffered a 4-1 setback to Oak Lawn last week. The Lady Astros salvaged their week, however, with a 3-2 triumph over Argo in a South Suburban Conference Red match. BOYS’ GOLF Blaine Wright claimed medalist honors twice, but Chicago Christian was only able to go 1-1 in a pair of outings at Silver Lake last week. Wright’s 40 ranked as the low score versus Timothy Christian last Monday, but the Trojans earned the match win by two strokes, 172-174. Also contributing to the Knights’ cause were Sean Ozinga (44), Jay Timmer (44), Patrick McCarthy (46) and Bobby Schaaf (46). Only one of the 46s factored into Chicago Christian’s total. Wright’s round of 35 propelled the Knights past Reavis, 155-207, on Wednesday. *** Behind Chris Dykstra’s medalist round of 43, Shepard picked up a 194-230 South Suburban Conference crossover victory over Hillcrest last Wednesday. The Astros also defeated Reavis 167-194 in an SSC Red clash on Thursday behind the co-medalist efforts of Colin Cody and Shane Wright, each of whom fired a 40 over nine holes. *** Stagg dropped a 157-171 decision to Oak Forest at Palos Hills Golf Club last Monday. GIRLS’ GOLF Stagg split two SWSC Blue matches last week, as a 209-251 vanquishing of Bolingbrook on Monday was followed up by a 187-196 setback against Homewood-Flossmoor on Wednesday. Natalie Collina was the Monday medalist after carding a 49 at Silver Lake, and she and teammate Hannah Mussallem shared the Lady Chargers’ low score of

45 versus the Lady Vikings. *** Frankie Saban took medalist honors last Monday at Silver Lake, and her performance helped Sandburg beat Joliet Township co-op 163-198 in an SWSC Blue dual match. BOYS’ SOCCER Decisions over Bradley-Bourbonnais (2-1) and Andrew (5-2) allowed Stagg to exit last week with a plus-.500 ledger for three matches. Lincoln-Way East got the better of the Chargers in an SWSC Blue match by a 3-1 count last Thursday. Roberto Torres was a key figure for Stagg (7-2), as he notched one of the team’s two markers versus the Boilermakers and had a goal and assist opposite the Thunderbolts. Sebastian Kolpak also tallied in the win over Bradley. *** Chicago Christian collected a pair of Suburban Christian Conference victories last week as it powered its way past both Aurora Central Catholic (5-1) and St. Edward (7-1). Getenet Timmermans was a one-man wrecking crew for the Knights on Saturday, as he had a hand in all seven of their scores against the Green Wave. Timmermans knocked in four goals of his own and assisted on the other three. Adam Canfield and Jake Robertson were among Christian’s scorers in Tuesday’s triumph over the Chargers. *** Sandburg split a pair of SWSC crossover matches last week. After falling short of Lincoln-Way North by a 1-0 score on Thursday, the Eagles (7-4) rebounded to down Bradley-Bourbonnais 2-1 on Saturday. Abe Ziad and Przemyslaw Tylka produced Sandburg provided Sandburg’s goals in the victory. *** Ivan Magana’s pair of goals was all Shepard (5-4-1, 4-1) needed to gain a 2-0 SSC Red triumph over Richards last Thursday.

Scoring BM — Jonathan Ward, 14-yd. run (Trevor Drazy kick) BM — Ward, 43-yd. run (Drazy kick) BM — Robbie Odeneal, 39-yd. pass from Jared Marcotte (Drazy kick) BM — Ward, 6-yd. run (Drazy kick) BM — Ward, 25-yd. run (kick failed) SL — Bob Kelly, 2-yd. run (Eric Sadowski kick) St. Laurence Rushing: Miller 19-132, Gonzales 4-11, Kelly 2-8. Passing: Kelly 4321-189. Receiving: Sterna 7-34, Kopacz 5-58, Sadowski 3-55, Kolniak 3-32, Miller 2-4, Gamboa 1-6.

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Shepard twins Kelsey and Taylor Domina celebrate a set vctory over Chicago Christian last Wednesday.

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Too little, too late

Cyclones golfers settle for second

Revived offense can’t save Astros from defeat

By Maura Vizza First place was within reach, but second place is what Moraine Valley College golfers had to settle for last Monday. By winding up sixth in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference meet on Elgin College’s home course, the Cyclones finished as conference runner-up for the season overall. While several near misses in earlier tournaments ultimately proved costly to Moraine’s quest for ISCC supremacy, coach Bob Freudenthal had no complaints. “Second place isn’t chopped liver — it was a respectable conference season for us,” he said. “We came in first a few times, played well and were good enough to win, but just didn’t get it done. “It’s been a crazy year, just topsy-turvy. We’d miss a placement by one shot, then come back the next week. Golf is a streaky game — you’re on top one day and at the bottom the next.” On a perfect day weather-wise, Sandburg grad Jeff Cizek’s season-low 78 led the Cyclones and put him two shots ahead of Jack Misheck. Joe Knight carded an 81 and Shepard alumnus Pat Neylon completed Moraine’s scoring with his round of 90. Knight, Misheck and Neylon all garnered all-conference recognition for their season-long work. Knight’s per-round average of 78 ranked fifth among ISCC golfers, while Misheck and Neylon were eighth and 10th with respective averages of 78.5 and 79. While the conference portion of their schedule has been completed, the Cyclones’ season continues with appearances in a few more invitationals and then the Region IV Tournament. *** One of those nonconference events took place on Friday, when Moraine placed sixth in Sauk Valley College’s Skyhawk Classic. Misheck and Knight both fired 77s for the Cyclones, Neylon shot an 85 and Nathan LaPorte finished with a 90. Knight’s round, which included seven birdies, was his third-best effort of the season. WOMEN’S TENNIS Another outing resulted in another big win for the Cyclones, who blanked Oakton College 9-0 last Thursday at home. The victory, Moraine’s sixth straight, featured several highlights, one of which was an 8-1 romp by the first-doubles pair of Liz Dominguez and Alexa Armon. Dominguez was also sharp at No. 1 singles, while Kelley Grzych was equally solid at No. 2 singles. “I’m proud of the girls for another great win,” Cyclones coach Nicole Selvaggio said. “I am feeling good about how practice is coming along. I’m hoping we can keep up the positive energy and dominating wins as we get closer to the regional tournament.” *** The success continued on Friday, as the Cyclones defeated Illinois Valley College 6-3 to retain their perfect record. Moraine garnered victories in five of six singles matches, with Dominguez, Armon, Oak Lawn alumnus Claudia Maka, Lindsey Walker and Tricia Poremba all

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Moraine Valley College golfer Jeff Cizek, a Sandburg graduate, watches his putt roll toward the hole during last week’s Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference meet. Cizek helped the Cyclones finish second overall in the conference standings. prevailing. Also triumphing was the third-doubles tandem of Walker-Poremba. “Our entire team was pumped and really supported each other throughout every match play,” Selvaggio said. “It was a great victory for us. I am very happy with these results. “We keep getting stronger and stronger, both individually and as a team. I am confident that our best tennis is still yet to come.” MEN’S SOCCER With second place in the ISCC standings on the line, the Cyclones claimed the spot for themselves as they edged Oakton College 1-0 last Tuesday. Marko Enciso scored the match’s lone goal in the first half, off an assist from Luis Navarrete (Shepard). After that, Moraine relied on its defense to preserve the lead, and keeper Chris Vidos (Brother Rice) excelled by making some key saves. *** Carl Sandburg College handed the Cyclones just their second loss of the season on Saturday. A second-half goal lifted Sandburg to a 2-1 win. Gilberto Andrade notched Moraine’s goal, with an assist from Stagg product Greg Healy. WOMEN’S SOCCER A scheduled Sept. 18 encounter with Prairie State College was postponed by bad weather, but the Cyclones didn’t mind waiting an extra week to play. When the ISCC match finally got underway last Wednesday, it was all Moraine, as the locals rolled to a 5-1 triumph. The win

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was the Cyclones’ first in conference play this fall. Maria Gabino, Janelle Walters (Shepard) and Leticia Diaz accounted for Moraine’s goals, while Diaz, Yesenia Galvan and Jill Kossifos (Mt. Assisi) dished out assists. Both of the team’s keepers saw some action, with Diana Lozano (Richards) turning aside a couple Prairie State shots during her stint between the pipes. She also surrendered the lone goal. VOLLEYBALL Prairie State also fell well short of Moraine on the volleyball court, as the Cyclones registered a 25-10, 25-15, 25-7 victory last Tuesday. Moraine posted a .417 attack percentage en route to pocketing its 12th win of the year. Gina Ryan and Kara Kentner (Sandburg) had nine kills each to pace the Cyclones, and the latter managed that without committing any hitting errors. Both players also contributed in other ways, Ryan doing so with 17 digs, three blocks and two aces, and Kentner with 18 assists and two aces. Joanna Curtis distributed another 18 assists for Moraine, Taylor Serrano (Mother McAuley) recorded six kills, three aces and two blocks, and Jessica Chaput (Shepard) had three kills in as many attempts after coming off the bench. CROSS COUNTRY Moraine’s women were 12th among 17 teams and the men were 14th in a 17-school field at last Friday’s College of DuPage Invitational.

The yards finally came, but a win didn’t accompany them. Generating any sort of consistent offense has been Shepard’s Achilles heel in 2013, but the Astros made some definite inroads in that regard Friday night against Reavis. After being held below 100 total yards three times in the first four weeks, Shepard erupted for nearly 250. And that happened while the Astros’ defense, which had previously been at a greater stage of development, didn’t backpedal. The Rams did outgain Shepard by a rather sizeable margin, but the two squads still spent a chunk of the first half locked in a scoreless duel before entering intermission knotted at 7-all. But after the Astros failed to capitalize on Emmanuel Williams’ interception early in the third period, they saw the odds of a breakthrough for them diminish. Instead, Reavis regained an upper hand and slowly pulled away for a 26-7 South Suburban Conference Red victory in Burbank. Not only did the defeat leave Shepard winless, it officially eliminated the Astros (0-5, 0-3) from playoff consideration. Shepard will miss the postseason tournament for the first time in Dominic Passolano’s five head-coaching seasons. “It’s frustrating to take the loss that kicks you out of playoff contention,” Passolano said. “Our seniors are trying the best that they can [to lead], but we’re just in a slump. “When it gets to this point, you have some coaches who’ll start working for the future, but you don’t back off or back out of there with kids. I think because we have a lot of juniors, they want to improve, and they’ll have nine games of varsity experience [entering next year]. “And our seniors have a lot of pride. You never know what’s going to happen with teenagers, but

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Statistics Shepard Reavis

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ABS 61 182 243 33-18 0-0 2 8-26.9

REA 338 143 481 14-10 2-2 1 —

Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Punts/avg.

Scoring REA — Isiah Apulche, 35-yd. pass from Jose Romero (Jose Estrada kick) ABS — Raphael Williams, 3-yd. pass from Shane Javorski (Edgar Madrigal kick) REA — Apulche, 15-yd. pass from Romero (conversion failed) REA — Calvin Jordan, 77-yd. run (conversion failed) REA — Travis Liszewski, 25-yd. run (Estrada kick) Shepard Rushing: E. Williams 8-54, Dye 3-5, Javorski 5-2. Passing: Javorski 33-18-182. Receiving: E. Williams 4-53, Lansdown 3-41, Dye 3-13, Rueck 2-27, Lopez 2-21, Vitello 2-15, R. Williams 2-12.

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A 1-2 combination doesn’t inflict much more pain than this. One week after facing the state’s No. 1 team in Class 8A, Brother Rice squared off with No. 2. Loyola Academy visited Joe Johnston Field Friday night, and like Mt. Carmel before them the Ramblers found the Crusaders to be a dogged bunch. The previous week, the Caravan edged Rice 28-20 despite accumulating slightly less yardage and committing one more miscue than the Crusaders. And had it not been for a few bouts of selfdestruction versus Loyola, Rice might have finished the job this time by springing an upset on the Ramblers. But the Crusaders couldn’t overcome four turnovers, all of which proved critical in saddling them with a 24-3 Chicago Catholic League Blue setback. Rice’s lone fumble, for example, robbed it of an opportunity to score on one series, as the muff occurred at Loyola’s 1-yard line and was recovered by the Ramblers’ Jack Gleason in the end zone for a touchback. The Crusaders dropped a would-be touchdown pass on another occasion. “You can’t do that against good teams,” Rice coach Brian Badke said. “They’re a very good team. I know the [final] score doesn’t indicate it, but if we don’t turn the ball over, we’re in a position to win this game [because] we had two nice drives on them.” Two of Rice’s other miscues didn’t sabotage its own scoring chances, but they did set the Ramblers up in favorable position. Ryan Zinkula’s interceptions of Alex Alarcon passes put the visitors inside Crusaders territo“ Iry FEEL LIKEand laid the in each instance

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they’re the type of kids who’ll keep working. I’d be surprised if that doesn’t happen.” Shepard’s refusal to roll over against Reavis offered proof of its athletes’ willingness to continue the fight. However, once the Rams established a second-half lead for themselves, the Astros were unable to adequately respond. “We don’t have the ability, like in the last four years, to make big plays [on offense],” Passolano said. “Our defense was doing a good job and just wore down [because] we were going threeand-out, three-and-out when we had the ball. “When you’re having a season like this, when something bad happens everything starts unraveling. If you have had some success, you’re a little more positive you can play your way through [problems], but when you get into a rut, the kids think, ‘Here we go again.’” Raphael Williams supplied Shepard with its only six-pointer when he caught a 3-yard toss from Shane Javorski right before intermission. Emmanuel Williams was the Astros’ leader in both rushing and receiving yards with 54 and 53, respectively. Javorski sought out seven different targets on the night, each of whom hauled in at least two of his passes. He went 18-of-33 overall for 182 yards through the air. Standouts for Shepard on the defensive side were Jabari Jones (seven solo tackles), Kyle Dye (five solos, four assists, fumble recovery), Khali Mitchell (four solos, five assists, one tackle for loss, forced fumble), Mark Albrecht (five solos, one assist), Keyon Lansdown (three solos, four assists) and Javorski (two solos, six assists, forced fumble). In addition to his pickoff, Emmanuel Williams registered one solo stop, four assists and one pass breakup. Kentrell Luckett made a fumble recovery. While big-yardage plays have not been a staple of the Astros’

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groundwork for Loyola’s second and fourth touchdowns, which were netted on passes of 17 and 2 yards. Joe Joyce caught the longer of quarterback Jack Penn’s TD tosses, while Owen Buscaglia hauled in the second. The Ramblers also tallied in the opening stanza on Julius Holley’s 9-yard dash, which was preceded by five Penn completions. “One place where we regressed from the week before was turnovers — we only had one against Mt. Carmel,” Badke said. “Points off turnovers? They got 21 [here]. I wasn’t happy with that. “Alex needs to go through his progression at quarterback, and he’s doing that. I feel the [Rice] kids are playing hard and giving us everything they’ve got, but we’ve got to protect the ball and protect Alex better.” Obviously, going toe-to-toe with two of Illinois’ finest gridiron programs in back-to-back weeks didn’t allow the Crusaders (1-4, 0-2) much room for error, especially when the locals feature four sophomores in their regular lineup. Badke, however, doesn’t want his athletes using those circumstances as excuses. “We told them, ‘Hey, guys, this is the schedule we’ve got,’” he said. “We said, ‘You guys have played the toughest schedule in the state this year, bar none, but you can’t hang your heads.’ “We’ve got to mature here, but I’m seeing more confidence and us playing together more. It definitely helps with confidence playing [credibly against] these teams.” Rice’s only scoring versus Loyola was provided by senior kicker Brian Kane, who connected on a 45-yard field goal in the second quarter. The boot was Kane’s second success from between 45 and 50 yards this season. “He’s our MVP thus far,” Badke said of Kane, who is in his third varsity campaign. “He’s going to Georgetown [College] on a soccer scholarship and he’s a big-time kicker.” The Ramblers outgained the Crusaders by 101 yards, but Rice produced some solid individual performances on defense. Among the ringleaders were Andrew Dyke (seven solo stops, four assists), Matt Cusack (five solos, four assists), Jimmy Opoka (five solos, two assists), Greg Bernier (five solos, one assist), Robert Woods (four solos, three assists) and Jordan Boyd (four solos). Two other influential figures were Marcus Jones and Julian Davis. Jones, who also amassed 88 yards of offense by catching five passes and having 13 carries,

stripped the ball from a Loyola player and got it back for the Crusaders, who then capitalized on Kane’s aforementioned threepointer. Davis, meanwhile, registered a sack. Rice, which tangles with St. Joseph Sunday afternoon in Westchester, must now win its four remaining regular-season matchups in order to become playoff eligible. “We know where we want to get to and the kids know what they’ve got to do [from here on out],” Badke said. “We’ve still got something to play for and the kids’ attitudes are fine. We just need to make plays and get some breaks.”

Statistics Loyola Academy Brother Rice

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LA 18 98 208 306 24-19 1 0 6-65 3-36.7

BR 16 79 126 205 34-16 1 3 3-20 3-35.0

Scoring LA — Julius Holley, 9-yd. run (Mike Kurzydklowski kick) LA — Joe Joyce, 17-yd. pass from Jack Penn (Kurzydklowski kick) BR — Brian Kane, 45-yd. field goal LA — Kurzydklowski, 23-yd. field goal LA — Owen Buscaglia, 2-yd. pass from Penn (Kurzydklowski kick) Brother Rice Rushing: Jones 13-43, Alarcon 11-26, Dyke 1-7, Perez 1-3. Passing: Alarcon 34-16-126. Receiving: Mueller 6-51, Jones 5-45, Perez 3-26, Butler 1-5, K. Smith 1-(-1).

Eagles (Continued from page 2) CS — Rasheed Carney, 16-yd. pass from Leland (Milazzo kick) CS — Brian Langowski, 1-yd. run (Milazzo kick) CS — Safety (Mike Howard blocks punt out of Joliet Central end zone) CS — Aidan Muno-Kohn, 1-yd, run (Ricky Klein kick) CS — Carney, 5-yd. pass from Leland (Klein kick) CS — Milazzo, 22-yd. field goal Sandburg Rushing: Johnson 6-59, Robley 5-36, Reid -26, Langowski 4-21, MunoKohn 2-13, Shuaibi 5-10, Gutierrez 4-10, Leland 1-(-15). Passing: Leland 10-4-130. Receiving: Muno-Kohn 2-52, Carney 2-21, Marudas 1-44, Bresingham 1-13.

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Trinity sports report

Diemer’s goals lift Trolls By Tim Cronin Trinity Christian College’s women’s soccer team couldn’t be rolling into the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference season any better, based on Saturday’s rout of Illinois Institute of Technology. After all, 7-0 soccer scores don’t come about by accident. They are created when a team is running at peak efficiency, and the Trolls are doing just that. Their pair of wins last week advanced their season record to 6-1-1. In some ways, last Wednesday’s 7-3 victory over Purdue University Calumet might have been more indicative of Trinity’s pluck. The winless Peregrines, on a goal by Maxzine Rossler 18 seconds into the second half, held a 3-2 lead for the next 20 minutes of the CCAC opener. Then Rachael Webb, who had opened the scoring, put her foot down. Specifically, she fed a pass to Trolls teammate Samantha Burgess, who scored to tie the match at 3-all. After that, Trinity pushed forward. Two minutes later, Burgess fed Kayla Diemer for the lead goal and the latter’s second of the contest. Nine minutes after that, the Trolls were awarded a penalty kick, which Bekah Gonzales converted into another score. Now, the Peregrines were reeling. Webb and Diemer had scored less than two minutes apart in the first half, but this was a sustained onslaught. Gonzales’ corner kick less than a minute after her goal was headed by Katie Linehan to sub Kelsey Moshier, who buried it for Trinity’s fourth marker in just over 12 minutes, which gave the locals a 6-3 lead. Cassie Bosselaar scored the final goal on PUC keeper Rachel Madsen, who had to be wondering why her defense had abandoned her. Trolls netminder Becky Gold, while allowing three goals in the first 46 minutes, was perfect thereafter. She was credited with four saves while picking up her fifth victory in seven starts. *** Gold got the day off against IIT, but Trinity’s defense came to play as the Trolls limited the Scarlet Hawks to only three shots. That made freshman Liz Schutte’s debut between the pipes a spotless one. This past Tuesday’s match at Trinity International University was the first of 10 straight contests within the CCAC for the Trolls, with four of six at home, beginning with Saturday’s encounter against Roosevelt. Trinity Christian’s 6-1-1 overall record was the second-best overall in league play entering the current week, behind the University of St. Francis’ 7-1 mark, but there were five squads without a loss in league play. Robert Morris University and USF were both 2-0. *** • Record: 6-1-1 overall, 1-0 CCAC, 4-0-1 home, 2-1 away,

Cougars (Continued from page 1) return, Nolen was responsible for supplying all of the Cougars’ points through the first three periods. SXU’s struggle to score offensive TDs was a bit surprising, seeing as how it racked up nearly 500 total yards. Once again, redshirt freshman quarterback John Rhode performed well, this time throwing for 280 yards and rushing for 65, which made him the Cougars’ top ground gainer. His 3yard run upped SXU’s edge to 30-19 on the series that followed Marciano’s safety. “I’m really happy with John Rhode’s development,” Feminis said. “We’re probably more balanced [at that position] than we have been in several years because he’s a legitimate rushing threat back there. “Our young guys are coming of age. They’re not where we want them to be yet, but it’s really exciting to watch them grow.” Exciting also described the contest itself as the final stanza unfolded. While USF never did catch up to the Cougars (3-1), it maintained a steady pressure on them as E.J. White triggered a potent Saints attack. White, who entered the encounter as the NAIA leader in pergame passing yards, accumulated 421 here by completing 34-of-52 throws. He collaborated twice with Troy Torrence for aerial strikes, one of which was a 73yard hookup that drew the hosts within 22-19. Feminis wasn’t at all shocked that USF was able to keep heat ��

0-0 neutral. Leaders: Rachael Webb, Kayla Diemer 6 goals each; Bekah Gonzales 3 assists; Webb 15 points; Becky Gold, 1.67 goalsagainst average, .844 save percentage (38 saves, 7 goals against, 3 shutouts). • Schedule: Saturday, vs. Roosevelt University, 12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, at Olivet Nazarene University, 5 p.m.; Oct. 12, vs. Robert Morris, noon; Oct. 15, at University of St. Francis, 7 p.m. VOLLEYBALL Top of the rock. That’s where the Trolls stand as the heart of the volleyball season begins. With an 18-4 overall record and 5-0 mark in CCAC play, Trinity is the best squad in the 13-team conference and pacing the South Division. Cardinal Stritch (9-8, 3-0) leads the North, and North and South programs meet this weekend in the CCAC Crossover Tournament at Olivet Nazarene. The Trolls play Roosevelt and Robert Morris on Friday, and Trinity International on Saturday. Trinity Christian won’t see Stritch until late October. Depth has been the key to the Trolls’ season so far. Kaitlin Feddema leads the team with 204 kills, but Jessica Wiltjer is right behind with 202 and Kirsten Harms has piled up 158. It’s a similar story with blocks, where Wiltjer’s 78 set the pace, but Harms has 52 and three more players have at least two-dozen. And five players, including leader Ellie Raebel (256), have at least 125 digs. In other words, both the offense and defense can come from anywhere on the court. That was the case last weekend, when Trinity knocked off Indiana Wesleyan and 16th-ranked Columbia (Mo.) at Robert Morris. The win over IW was the standard dominating performance by the Trolls (25-20, 25-20, 25-22), but Trinity was stretched to five sets against the Cougars (25-20, 25-23, 18-25, 13-25, 15-9). The second match came down to the fifth set, when Trinity took a 5-4 lead and stayed ahead the rest of the way, with a big kill by Kaitlyn Van Dellen for the penultimate point helping make the difference. That made up for Columbia’s rallies in the third and fourth sets, when the Missouri school pulled away midway through each one. In contrast, against Indiana Wesleyan, the Trolls took control midway though the first set, rattled off the last five points of the second one and then broke open the third when they snapped an 11-11 tie in short order with five consecutive points. Earlier in the week, Trinity advanced its conference record to 5-0 with a three-set sweep of Indiana University-South Bend. The 25-19, 25-14, 25-21 victory saw each set tied and the Trolls take over from that point. Erynn Schuh assisted on 41 of Trinity’s 75 winning points. *** on his club. “For them, it’s kind of their Super Bowl, so we didn’t expect it to [come easily],” Feminis said. “We know we’re always going to get their best shot, and they played us tough. I was a little bit worried [at times], but as long as we kept a score or more difference [between us], I felt OK.” Rhode’s touchdown restored some of that breathing room, then Nick Pesek ballooned SXU’s advantage to 37-19 with his 22-yard dash. Pesek’s six-pointer offset an ensuing one by White and prevented the Saints from generating any late-game momentum. Although USF was able to do a fair amount of damage through the air, its offense was strictly one-dimensional as the Cougars held the Saints to 20 rushing yards. Keying SXU’s work on the prevention side were Tyler Hoeg (four solo stops, five assists), Alex Walters (four solos, four assists), Jacob Ghinazzi (three solos, five assists, forced fumble, one pass breakup, one quarterback hurry), Zach Dolph (two solos, six assists), Marciano (five solos, two assists, one tackle for loss), Dan Fitzgerald (five solos, one assist) and Greg Hayward (three stops, three assists, three tackles for loss). In addition to Rhode, freshman Stephen Simms played a major role for the Cougars on offense. He tied Nick DeBenedetti for the team lead in receptions with seven, which resulted in 119 yards’ worth of pickups, and collected 41 more yards on seven carries. “He’s just a little jitterbug back there,” Feminis said of Simms. “He’s doing a nice job for us.” With two of the nation’s topfive teams suffering losses last weekend, Feminis expected SXU to vault into the No. 3 position in the next NAIA poll. Sitting right behind it would probably be Grand View, which visits Bruce R. Deaton Field on Saturday for the Cougars’ homecoming and their MSFA Midwest League opener.

• Record: 18-4 overall, 5-0 CCAC, 7-0 home, 4-1 away, 7-3 neutral. Leaders: Kaitlin Feddema 204 kills; Erynn Schuh 29 aces; Ellie Raebel 256 digs; Jessica Wiltjer 78 blocks. • Schedule: Friday-Saturday, at CCAC Crossover at Olivet Nazarene University; Tuesday, at University of St. Francis, 7 p.m.; Oct. 10, at Purdue-North Central, 7 p.m.; Oct. 11-12, at St. Francis Invitational.; Oct. 15, at Olivet Nazarene, 7 p.m. MEN’S SOCCER One goal in two matches added up to a two-loss week for the Trolls. Only Mauricio Salgado was able to get on the board, and his rebound goal of Jesus Arciga’s original shot needed company against Purdue University Calumet. The Photo by Jeff Vorva Peregrines scored thrice and took Richards quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers scores a touchdown for the Bulldogs Friday night a 3-1 triumph in the opening conversus Evergreen Park. ference match for each squad. Saturday’s nonconference “It’s little things that are killing ahead of themselves. test against Illinois Institute of “With how good [the Bulldogs] us,” Sheehan said. Technology found the Scarlet The Mustangs outgained the are, this might be our biggest regHawks a 1-0 victor, thanks to (Continued from page 1) Bulldogs by slightly more than 40 ular-season win,” Hartman said, Brandon Ramirez’s penalty-kick yards, but putting an even big- “but the letdown is always somegoal against Trinity keeper Gabe for the ’Dogs and Muhammad- ger crimp in Richards’ operation thing you have to worry about. Fennema at 53:16. Rogers soon after hit a payoff on were penalty flags. The hosts were Argo is undefeated, and if we win That dropped the Trolls to 3-4-1 a 9-yard keeper. guilty of 14 infractions that re- we’re [officially] in the playoffs, entering a busy October. They’ll But if Richards expected Ever- sulted in 115 lost yards, although so I think there’s something to play nine matches, all under the green to sag at that juncture, it Sheehan disputed at least a few play for and we’re almost treating banner of the CCAC. it like a playoff game. wasn’t going to happen. of those calls. *** “We tried to just keep them up- Muhammad-Rogers was the “We feel if we can get into • Record: 3-4-1 overall, 0-1 beat and positive,” Hartman said ’Dogs’ top offensive threat with [the state tournament], we’ve CCAC, 2-2 home, 1-2-1 away, 0-0 of his athletes. “I think knowing a team-best 113 rushing yards in got a chance [to win it all]. We neutral. Leaders: Mauricio Salga- we’d beaten them before helped, addition to his 188 yards through can compete with anybody, but do 3 goals; Emmanuel Yanquaye, and having been in a similar po- the air. The junior also tallied we’re really trying to take it a Salgado 2 assists each; Salgado 8 sition other times [this season] Richards’ first TD of the evening game at a time.” points; Rick Fawkes 1.20 goals- also helped. on a 40-yard run. against average, .842 save percent- Keyshawn Carpenter, who had Evergreen countered, however, Statistics age (16 saves, 3 goals against). delivered the Mustangs’ initial with the Carpenter-McClendon 0 14 7 14 - 35 • Schedule: Saturday, vs. Roos- touchdown on a 5-yard dash, combo, who supplied more than Evergreen Park 8 6 12 8 - 34 evelt University, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, scored again on a 2-yard run 300 yards between them. Car- Richards at Olivet Nazarene University, 7 to inch them in front 21-20. In penter accumulated 161 rushing EP HLR p.m.; Oct. 12, vs. Robert Morris response, the Bulldogs called on yards on 40 carries, while Mc- — 16 University, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 16, their own Carpenter, senior re- Clendon caught nine passes from First downs 168 153 at University of St. Francis, 7 ceiver Tacari, to swing momentum his two quarterbacks totaling 142 Yds. rushing Yds. passing 216 188 p.m. back their way, which he did with yards. 384 341 a 39-yard TD reception. “We tried to establish the run Total yds. Att./comp. 39-23 32-18 GOLF But Richards’ advantage was early and hit short, high-percent2-2 0-0 The lineup was juggled at Bal- short-lived, thanks to the Ryan- age passes before their safeties Fumbles/lost 0 2 moral Woods in Crete for last McClendon connection, which col- could come up [to defend],” Hart- Had intercepted — 14-115 week’s Olivet Nazarene Invita- laborated on a 52-yard scoring man said. “We wanted to keep Penalties/yds. — 5-30.0 tional, but the Trolls struggled. pass early in the final stanza. Mc- mixing it up as much as we could Punts/avg. Only Logan Vos finished in the Clendon had also snared a 20-yard to keep them off-balance.” upper half of the 64-player field, touchdown throw from O’Brien on McClendon was also a defen- Scoring and that was in a tie for 26th the latter’s last play of the game sive player of note as he made 11 HLR — Hasan Muhammad-Rogers, 40-yd. run (Spencer Tears, pass from after a round of 83. Sophomore in the second quarter. tackles in addition to his intercep- Muhammad-Rogers) Spencer TenHaken’s 86 was next “We just couldn’t get them off tion. Tim Walsh picked off his best for Trinity, which finished the field,” Bulldogs coach Tony fifth pass of the year and James EP — Keyshawn Carpenter, 5-yd. run (Matt Schulte kick) 10th in an 11-team race. Sheehan said of Evergreen. “They Jackson sacked Muhammad-Rog EP — Jacquet McClendon, 20-yd. pass *** had a good game plan, they’re a ers three times. Key figures for • Scoring leaders: Logan well-coached team and they ex- the Bulldogs on the prevention from Jonathan O’Brien (Schulte kick) Vos, 75, Aug. 30, Sept. 20; Jona- ecuted, so hats off to them. But side were Romel Hill (12 tackles, HLR — Ramontay Hill, 2-yd. run (run than Zandstra, 76, Sept. 21; there were times we had them two forced fumbles, one fumble failed) Scott Ebbeling, 78, Aug. 31; Tim pinned and let them out. It kind recovery), Ramontay Hill (eight HLR — Muhammad-Rogers, 9-yd. run Hoeksema, 79, Aug. 31, Spencer of makes you sick to your stom- stops) and Lucas White (eight). (pass failed) EP — Carpenter, 2-yd. run (Schulte TenHaken, 79, Aug. 27. ach. “Maybe this was a little bit of kick) • Schedule: Today, Troll Clas- “If we score 34 points, we ex- an eye-opener for us,” Sheehan sic, at Calumet Country Club; pect to win. It’s little frustrating said of the defeat. “We’ll find out HLR — Tacari Carpenter, 39-yd. pass Monday-Tuesday, Taylor Fall In- because it’s a game we should [this] Friday if it was a good thing from Muhammad-Rogers (run failed) vitational, at Egypt Valley Golf have had. We left a couple scores or not, but we’ve got to have a EP — McClendon, 52-yd. pass from Sean Ryan (Schulte kick) Course, Ada., Mich. on the table, which we’ve been good week of practice and do what HLR — Tears, 9-yd. pass from Muhamdoing, and we didn’t block and we do best.” mad-Rogers (Muhammad-Rogers run) CROSS COUNTRY didn’t tackle well. Reavis, a 26-7 winner over Both the men’s and women’s “This one’s entirely on me Shepard in Week 5, visits Ko- EP — Ryan, 7-yd. run (Schulte teams get back in action on Sat- because I obviously didn’t do a rhonen Field Friday night. Mean- kick) urday at the Wisconsin Lutheran good job of preparing them this while, Evergreen will tangle with Evergreen Park Rushing: K. CarpenInvitational in Milwaukee. [past] week. We’re going to get undefeated Argo. ter 40-161. Passing: Ryan 17-11-121, Andy Reidsma and Jessica Dis- back to the basics and fundamen- Sheehan thinks the Mustangs O’Brien 22-12-95. Receiving: McClendon selkoen have the fastest times for tal football.” could be a serious contender for 9-142. the Trolls so far this fall. While Richards stood even a Class 4A championship in Nowith the Mustangs at intermis- vember — “If they play like they Richards Rushing: Muhammad-Rogers Grand View defeated St. Fran- sion, Sheehan cited two first-half did Friday night, they very well 20-113, Ra. Hill 12-37, Ross 1-3. Passing: cis, Ind., 23-6 in its most recent instances where his club failed could run the table,” he said — but Muhammad-Rogers 32-18-188. Receivouting. to prosper after advancing inside his coaching counterpart doesn’t ing: Tears 7-57, T. Carpenter 4-74, Willett “Every team we’ve played so far Evergreen’s 20-yard line. want his players to get too far 4-41, Marchione 2-18, Ross 1-(-2). has been ranked,” Feminis said. “For as young as we are, to be sitting at 3-1 is good.”

Mustangs

Statistics St. Xavier USF First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

13 0 0 6

6 18 - 37 0 19 - 25

SXU 23 171 325 496 38-26 2-1 0 4-25 3-47.3

USF 22 20 421 441 52-34 2-1 0 5-35 8-34.2

Scoring SXU — Spencer Nolen, 43-yd. field goal SXU — Dave Marciano, 81-yd. punt return (Nolen kick) SXU — Nolen, 32-yd. field goal USF — Jordan Patsch, 32-yd. field goal USF — Patsch, 42-yd. field goal SXU — Nolen, 39-yd. field goal SXU — Nolen, 46-yd. field goal USF — Troy Torrence, 19-yd. pass from E.J. White (Patsch kick) SXU — Nolen, 30-yd. field goal USF — Torrence, 73-yd. pass from White (kick blocked) SXU — Safety (Marciano returns blocked extra point to USF end zone) SXU — John Rhode, 3-yd. run (kick blocked) SXU — Nick Pesek, 22-yd. run (Nolen kick) USF — White, 6-yd. run (pass failed) St. Xavier Rushing: Rhode 15-65, Pesek 15-53, Simms 7-41, Carroll 2-11, Hunter 2-4, Feeney 1-2, Ghinazzi 1-1, Team 3-(6). Passing: Rhode 37-25-280, DeBenedetti 1-1-45. Receiving: Simms 7-119, DeBenedetti 7-95, Carroll 4-59, Pesek 4-25, Vilimek 3-19, Jones 1-8.

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Evergreen Park quarterback Jonathan O’Brien flips the ball toward a teammate during Friday night’s game at Richards. O’Brien left the contest before halftime after suffering a collarbone injury.

Section 2 Thursday, October 3, 2013

The Regional News - The Reporter

Community sports news

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St. Xavier University freshman Erik Diaz (14), shown here shadowing a Rio Grande opponent earlier this season, scored two goals to lead the Cougars to their first win of the year last week

SXU sports summary

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s soccer team nets first win â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Six matches into the 2013 soccer season, St. Xavier Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s men finally got to experience the thrill of victory. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; And the Cougars did so because of something different: the scoring of multiple goals. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXU had managed to tally just twice prior to last Tuesday nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference encounter with the University of St. Francis and was shut out three times during that five-match span. Magnifying the paucity of potency was foesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; piling up of 19 goals. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But the roles got reversed this time, with the Cougars doing all the offensive damage in a 3-0 outcome at Bruce R. Deaton Field. Freshman defender Erik Diaz booted in two of SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three markers, while sophomore forward Marco Gutierrez accounted for the other. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Senior defender Dale Judickas and junior midfielder Brandon Simoes were each credited with an assist, the formerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming on a throw-in. Also significant was senior netminder Kyle Held, who made seven saves in his first action of the campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Diaz wasted little time putting the Cougars in front, doing so in the eighth minute with an unassisted goal from about 40 yards out. Gutierrezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s header slipped past Fighting Saints keeper James Thorpe in the 29th minute to increase SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s edge to 2-0, a lead it carried into halftime, and Diaz tacked on his second tally in the 53rd minute on the heels of a Simoes corner kick. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougars placed eight of their 13 total shots on goal, while USF was on target with all but three of its shots. *** â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; There would be no spillover of that revived offense into Sunday, despite the fact SXU put nine shots on goal. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; None of those found its way into the Holy Cross net. Cougars keeper Held was nearly as stingy, but senior Niko Jelicic solved him in the 40th minute, and that lone marker held up as the difference in the Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1-0 CCAC win at Ganger Field in Notre Dame, Ind. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Holy Cross senior midfielder Garbhan Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner kick set up Jelicicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s score. The Saints tested Held seven times in all. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Judickas, junior midfielder Tom Lojek and junior forward Lorenzo Savino had the best chances to get SXU (1-6, 1-1) on the board, as each player registered two shots on goal. The Cougars took 13 shots in all, one less than Holy Cross. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXU hosted Judson University in a CCAC match this past Wednesday at Deaton Field. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOLF â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougars were unable to secure their second straight tournament championship, but they did manage to grab third place at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicago State University Invitational. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXU shot a two-day score of 603 (299-304) to trail only WisconsinGreen Bay (592; 298-294) and Texas Pan-American (598; 301-297) in the eight-team event. Among the NCAA programs the Cougars bested were Loyola University (606), Eastern Illinois (619) and the host school (620). â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Senior Brendan Ryan and junior Kyle Bahnick both posted individual scores of 147 at Harborside Golf Course. Senior James Kerr carded a second-day 73 to finish at 150 overall. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Senior Kirby Brown was forced to withdraw because of injury after completing the fourth hole on

Tuesday. Sophomore Zach Trent completed SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scoring by firing a final-round 84. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougars participated in the William Woods Fall Invitational this past Monday and Tuesday at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Mo. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CROSS COUNTRY â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Coming off a 17th-place finish in a field of more than 200 runners at the National Catholic Cross Country Invitational, Cougars senior Jordan Wallace was named the CCACâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cross Country Runner of the Week last Tuesday for the week ending Sept. 21. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Wallace clocked a time of 19 minutes, 9 seconds for 5K at the University of Notre Dame golf course. With Wallaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance leading the way, SXU wound up ninth in the 26-team non-NCAA Division I category. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so excited for Jordan, and she definitely deserves the honor after the nice race she ran,â&#x20AC;? Cougars coach Lisa Ebel said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a very talented runner, and I hope she brings the same level of confidence that she displayed at this meet to all of our races the rest of the season.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXU continues its season on Saturday in the Greater Louisville Classic at E.P. Sawyer State Park. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CROSS COUNTRY â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Senior Brian Corcoranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14thplace finish topped the Cougars in last Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brissman/Lundeen Invitational at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island. Corcoran completed the 8K menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race in 25:38.2, and behind his leadership SXU placed seventh among 35 teams with 205 points. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other four scorers ran within 38 seconds of one another. At the front of that pack was senior Brian Meyer, who reached the chute in 26:12.5, which was good for the 31st position overall. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Trailing close behind Meyer were sophomore Eric Hancock (41st in 26:21.3), senior Chris Sarna (58th, 26:34.2) and senior Chris Shellenberger (79th, 26:50.5). Even SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-scorers werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t far off the pace, as junior Kyle Counter clocked a 26:53 and senior Shane Kenney ran a 27:07.4. The latter duo occupied the 82nd and 94th spots, respectively. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougars resume action on Oct. 11 at the Bethel College Invitational. The meet will be held at St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Park in South Bend, Ind. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The effects of an 11-day break in the schedule werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t entirely positive for the Cougars, whose offense couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t generate any goals upon a return to action last Wednesday. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defense was solid enough, though, to keep visiting University of St. Francis at bay as well, at least through regulation and one overtime period. However, Fighting Saints senior midfielder Kaley Marciniak finally slipped a shot past Cougars keeper Alex Perry within the first two minutes of a second extra session, and the unassisted goal gave USF a hard-fought 1-0 CCAC victory at Deaton Field. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Before allowing the matchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone marker, freshman Perry had made eight saves. The Saints fired off a total of 20 shots, compared to 11 for SXU. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Six of the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shots did find their way to the net, but were turned aside. Junior midfielder Monica Chavolla and freshman Christina Sperando (Mother McAuley) both put two of their shots on target. ***

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Perry was sharp again on Sunday, this time by stopping 10 Holy Cross shots. That performance resulted in her second career shutout and keyed a 3-0 CCAC victory for SXU at Ganger Field. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Freshman forward Mariana Hoerr gave Perry all the scoring support sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d need by booting home an unassisted goal in the 34th minute. The Cougars (3-4-1, 1-1) didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t tally again until the second half, but junior Marissa Graves finally did so in the 55th minute, off a crossing pass from Sperando. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last score resulted from an own goal by the Saints. The Cougars unloaded 17 shots on Holy Cross, with 11 of them requiring work from the Saints goalie. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; No. 19-ranked Judson University visited SXU for a CCAC match this past Tuesday. VOLLEYBALL â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; A big night by junior setter Kelli Shaffer propelled the Cougars to a 25-19, 25-15, 25-10 road win over Trinity International University in a CCAC match last Tuesday at the Meyer Sports Complex in Deerfield. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Shafferâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s output on SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf included 24 assists, five kills, 15 digs, one service ace and an assisted block. Sophomore middle hitter Heidi Gregerson was also a positive factor, as she registered a team-best nine kills and matchhigh six assisted blocks. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Other Cougars of influence were junior middle hitter Marie Hackert (five kills with no attack errors, two total blocks), sophomore right-side hitter Megan Falsey (seven kills), junior outside hitter Jessica Galotta (seven kills) and junior libero Dominique Aramburu (15 digs). SXU produced a .435 team attack percentage in the third set to wrap up its victory in impressive fashion. *** â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Falseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight kills were instrumental in carrying the Cougars (7-6-1, 2-1) to their fourth consecutive triumph last Thursday. Behind her effort, SXU defeated Robert Morris University 25-16, 25-22, 25-16 at the Shannon Center. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Shaffer was also a pivotal performer for the Cougars as she finished with 28 assists, 11 digs and four kills. Pitching in as well to the win were Gregerson (five kills, five total blocks, match-high four aces), Hackert (seven kills, one solo block), sophomore outside hitter Cassidy Sponsler (six kills), Galotta (three kills, three aces, 10 digs) and Aramburu (match-best 19 digs). â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; As a team, SXU fashioned a .212 attack percentage, built off 33 kills and 11 hitting errors. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Cougars squared off with Roosevelt University in another CCAC match this past Tuesday at home. FOOTBALL â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Not only is their strength in numbers, but sometimes awards are handed out to more than one person as well. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; That was the case for the Cougars following their 41-10 victory over Robert Morris on Sept. 21. By holding the Eagles to 163 total yards, SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s defensive unit was honored en masse when Beyond Sports Network chose that group of Cougars as the recipients of its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Defense of the Weekâ&#x20AC;? award. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Other highlights of the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; prevention-side effort were six sacks and being able to hold Robert Morris without an offensive touchdown. The Eaglesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lone TD was generated by their defense via a fumble return.

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Alexis Fletcher

Another ace recorded by local golfer

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The recent spate of holes-in-one recorded at Silver Lake Country Club continued last Tuesday, when Orland Park resident Jonathan Twitty sank one while playing a round on the North course. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Twitty used a 9-iron to hit his shot on the 148-yard 12th hole. His ace was witnessed by playing partners Steve Gorney and Rich Spatz, both of Park Ridge. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe it,â&#x20AC;? Twitty said of his feat. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was surreal.â&#x20AC;?

Shimko basketball to run tryouts

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The George Shimko Basketball School will conduct tryouts for players in grades 4-8 on Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Oak Lawn Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; A boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; session will run from 1-2:30 p.m., while two girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tryouts will be held. Female players in grades 4-5 will go from 2:30-4 p.m., with players in grades 6-8 to follow from 4-5:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend the tryouts, but parents must register players and sign a waiver form 20 minutes prior to an evaluation session. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The GSBS winter season will run from November-February. For more information, contact GSBS at 802-GSBS or at Gshimko@gsbsbasketball.com. Interested parties can also visit the website at www.GSBSBASKETBALL.com.

spring, was recently recognized for its work off the field as well. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The IHSA presented the Spartans with its Team Academic Award in honor of Oak Lawn athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; collective classroom achievements. To be eligible for the award, a squad must compile a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Bob Kametas, Connor Niemiec and Mitch Swatek all sported perfect 4.0 GPAs for the Spartans, while Lorenzo Gudino, Marcin Krzysiak and Matt Dunne narrowly missed reaching that same standard.

Sophomore tennis player continues to excel

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Alexis Fletcher is quickly making a name for herself as an athlete at her new school. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; A sophomore at Oak Lawn, Fletcher, who transferred from Morgan Park Academy, has become a force to reckon with on the tennis courts. With one tournament title already to her credit, Fletcher collected another last Saturday by triumphing at the eight-team Lemont Invitational. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Fletcher did not play high school tennis as a freshman, but played on the USTA circuit.

Evergreen football gets corporate support

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; At every Evergreen Park High School home football game this fall, Mustangs fans will have an opportunity to cheer the team on from the end zone as â&#x20AC;&#x153;couch potatoes.â&#x20AC;? Spartans baseball team â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The promotion is being corhonored for academics porately sponsored by Famous â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Oak Lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s varsity baseball Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s restaurant, which will have team, which won the South Sub- its mascot, Wilbur, supply dinner urban Conference Red title last to each of the designated couch

potatoes and give one of them a chance to win a $150 catering package. Individuals competing for the package will throw four footballs and try to get three of them into each section of a net set up at the 50-yard line. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, visit www.evergreenpark.org. Famous Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is located at 2855 W. 95th St., in Evergreen Park.

Illinois Hoopla to conduct basketball events

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Illinois Hoopla will conduct two basketball programs during the month of October. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; PeeWee Basketball mini-camps for youngsters in grades 1-3 will run two nights a week during the following periods: Oct. 7-18, and Oct. 21-30. In addition, a 3-on-3 tournament for players in grades 3-8 will be held Oct. 7-16. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information on either activity, contact Rick Palmer at 460.6513 or Hooplamr@aol.com, or visit www.illinoishoopla.com.

OL High School to co-host bass-fishing tourney

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Oak Lawn High School and Rayjus Outdoors will co-host a bass-fishing tournament on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Kankakee/Des Plaines River. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The event begins with a 6 a.m. check-in. Competition will start at 7:15 and run through 2 p.m. Schools may register an unlimited number of boats, but the overall field will not exceed 50. Each boat, which must be captained by an adult, can include up to four anglers. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The cost of entry is $40 per boat. For information, contact Chris Kuchyt at ckuchyt@olchs. org.

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Ties worn by Palos AYSO teams Several Palos AYSO soccer teams wore ties last week, as a number of matches ended in draws. Following is a recap of reported contests.

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Lightning 2, Lemonheads 2 Goals by Jack Forden and Joshua Gregoriou enabled the Lightning to battle the Lemonheads to a standoff. Ramiz Fakhoury and Jake Yerkes passed out one assist apiece. Also contributing for the Lightning were Alyssa Barraco, Abby Becker, Connor Casey, Kelsey Kelly, Derek Michniak, Samantha Michniak, Josh Pappas, Noelia Perez, Jamie Ryan, Tyler Winkelmann and Ali Elmosa. Team #2 6, Team #7 3 Alejandro Hucker and Martin Kizlaitis both tallied twice to boost Team #2 to a victory over Team #7. Adding one goal each for the winners were Wael Gad and Isabella Coreo.

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Smurfs 6, Green Monsters 3 Four different players found the back of the net for the Smurfs, and that was enough to carry them to a triumph over the Monsters. Bart Nowobilski and Aidan O’Leary both scored twice, while George Evangalopolous and Ryan Thomason registered one goal apiece on the Smurfs’ behalf. Evangalopolous was also credited with half of the team’s six assists. Doling out one each were O’Leary, Ethan Zickert and Eric Nunez. Silver Soldiers 3, Team #9 1 Matt Bogner, James Hunt and John Kennedy all knocked in one goal to propel the Soldiers past Team #9. All three also played well on defense, the latter two doing so while sharing the netminding chores.

Volleyball (Continued from page 2) Emily Workman had a solid all-around game as she finished with 22 assists, 11 digs and eight kills. Anna Kamp (10 kills, seven digs) and Jessica Krygsheld (seven kills, 18 digs) were other Chicago Christian players of note. The news wasn’t quite so favorable on Wednesday, as Wheaton-St. Francis bagged a 25-20, 25-16 triumph. The Lady Knights built a 17-9 Game 1 advantage, but couldn’t hold it as the Lady Spartans went on a momentumshifting 16-2 run. It was Chicago Christian battling back in the second set, as it got as close as 19-15 after once trailing 18-6. However, despite good outings from Leah Kamp (four kills, one block), Krygsheld (three kills) and Samantha Kubik (two kills, two aces, seven assists), the Lady Knights could not push Wheaton-St. Francis into a third game. SANDBURG Behind Sami Knight’s 16 assists and eight digs, the Lady Eagles defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais 2516, 25-19 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover match last Tuesday. Leah Lane added eight kills for Sandburg. On Thursday, the Lady Eagles improved to 13-4 overall with a 26-24, 25-21 SWSC crossover win over Lincoln-Way Central. Julia

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ertailo. Isabella Bacerott, Connor LeBeau, Maddy Meehan, Jacob Nowobilski, Emmett O’Brien and Dylan Rhodes were other key individuals. Black Strikers 2, Team #6 2 Goals by Danny Ellsworth and Quinn Sytsma assured the Strikers of a draw with Team #6. Ellsworth, Ally Langford and Declan Lally each earned an assist. Other contributors for the Strikers included Maddie Drebing, Andrew Kaunas, Kelly Stevens, Emma Lonosky, Michael Meneghini, Caitlin Stokes, Kevin Walsh and Liam Zickert.

Neon Lights 2, Red Demons 1 Tim Clancy’s goal wasn’t enough to keep the Demons from suffering a setback against the Lights. His marker came on a penalty kick. Avery Welsch, Evelyn Fry and Jackson Forneck also performed well in a losing cause. Neon Ninjas 1, Team #14 1 Eugene Krupinski’s marker allowed the Ninjas to post a stalemate with Team #14. Connor Calauro assisted on Krupinski’s goal. Also playing well for the Ninjas were Jack cantorna, Aaron Jackiw, Roisin Murnan, Gia Gracias, Jake Maheras, Claire Filipak, Nicholas Skewcaes, Sam McLaughlin, Nina Pietila and Avery Pietila. Blue Flames 0, Blue Hurricanes 0 A defensive struggle ended in a scoreless tie between the Flames and Hurricanes. Malachy Mohan, Troy Ogarek, Kol Shields, Amelia Kuna, Alex Talbott, Julia Chapman, Kate Forden and Mowaz Sayed were the top performers for the Flames, whose coaches described the contest as “the best game of the season for the Blue Flames as far as teamwork and everyone contributing.” Killing Bees 4, Pirhanas 2 Two goals by Aydan Wilson, plus one apiece from Michael Jeffers and Lucas Kopec lifted the Bees over the Pirhanas. Wilson, Jeffers, Kopec, Grace Kennedy and Oscar Miller each distributed an assist for the Bees, while netminders Kazeed Haleem and Ryan Jirka were defensive stalwarts. Aiding the keepers in holding off the Pirhanas were Hedaya Hassaneln, Caera Kennedy, Jakub Mierzwa and Lily Thielmann. Alvaro Hucker accounted for both of the Pirhanas’ tallies, one of which was set up by Greg Saw-

Sharks 4, Red Bombers 4 Julian Ruiz had two goals, while Brian Manns and Jackson Netenek added one each to help the Sharks play the Bombers to a standoff. Tyler Blocker and Kayla Kalousek supplied the Sharks with solid defense to preserve the tie. Orange Knights 5, Team #1 2 Jude Welsch’s hat trick was the main ingredient in the Knights’ triumph over Team #1. Also scoring for the winners were Sebastian Budz and Tessa Welsch. Ryan Doyle doled out an assist and Emily Purtill performed solidly as a defender. Green Dragons 3, Team #3 1 Gavin Arnold booted in two goals and Lizzy Ellsworth had one as the Dragons topped Team #3. Recording assists for the Dragons were Ellie White and Logan Wright. *** The Blue Skyscrapers notched a 4-0 win over an unidentified opponent behind solo markers from Gavin Triezenberg, Nolan Navarettem Lucas Parr and Sean Richards. Nicholas Gilhooly, Gianna Bacerott, Alexandra Jancekova, Rebecca Lacina, Claire Connors Photo by Jeff Vorva and Jake Cachor also played for Chicago Christian’s Colby Roundtree tries to get away from a Guerin Prep defender Friday night. the Skyscrapers. Roundtree scored three touchdowns for the Knights in their 28-14 victory.

Borschel (nine kills) and Lane (seven) led Sandburg along the net, while Kelly McGovern (14 digs), Knight (seven) and Katie Makina (seven) anchored the defense. Knight also dished out 14 assists and recorded three kills. Equaling the latter statistic were Bridget Lebert and Kathleen Bollito. MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs improved to 12-1 after picking up a pair of victories last week. Mother McAuley topped Regina 25-15, 25-7 in a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red match on Tuesday and then beat Providence Catholic 25-11, 25-16 on Wednesday. Courtney Joyce (15 assists) and Carla Cahill (10 kills) led the Macs’ charge versus Regina, while Kelsey Clark (seven kills), Ryan DeJarld (seven kills), Kennedy Arundel (six kills, two aces), Joyce (17 assists, three kills) and Cahill (six digs) all pitched in to the triumph over the Lady Celtics. SHEPARD The Lady Astros went 2-0 last week and remained undefeated in the SSC Red after beating Reavis (25-17, 25-11) and Eisenhower (25-14, 25-14) on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. Caroline Graham totaled 18 assists for Shepard (15-6, 8-0) against the Lady Rams, while Amanda Carberry chipped in five kills. Chasz Wells provided three kills and three solo blocks to help

the Lady Astros upend the Lady Cardinals. MT. ASSISI The Screeching Eagles squared their ledger at 12-12 by beating Queen of Peace 25-11, 25-14 in a GCAC Red match last Tuesday. Anna Broadhurst (eight digs, six kills, three blocks and three aces), Kelly Magliano (nine kills) and MaryKate Wetzel (13 assists) were Mt. Assisi’s mainstays. Magliano (192 kills, 41 blocks), Broadhurst (121 kills, 28 blocks, 140 digs), Wetzel (396 assists), Jessica Jakubowski (166 digs) and Shyann Koenig (136 digs) are the Eagles’ statistical leaders to date. STAGG The Lady Chargers captured a pair of SWSC crossover matches last week to improve to 10-7. Stagg took down Thornton (25-6, 25-12) on Tuesday and LincolnWay West (17-25, 25-10, 25-11) two days later. Allison Stefan’s 16 service points keyed Stagg’s effort versus the Lady Wildcats, while Lexi Mantas (16 kills, 10 points, 10 digs) and Hannah Yandel (21 assists) played starring roles for the Lady Chargers opposite the Lady Warriors. EVERGREEN PARK The Lady Mustangs (6-13) beat Eisenhower 25-18, 25-20 this past Monday as Maddie Vojacek (seven kills), Nicole Larkin (six blocks) and Zoe Monks (12 assists) all played pivotal roles.

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Chicago Christian’s Clay Bouquet forces a fumble against Guerin Prep in the second half of Friday night’s contest in Palos Heights.

Knights (Continued from page 1) during the third quarter. In between Roundtree’s and Downs’ six-pointers, Chicago Christian squandered another scoring opportunity when it threw incomplete on fourth down and watched a drive fizzle out inside the Gators’ red zone. Luckily for the Knights, Guerin was being stonewalled over that same stretch. Roundtree and sophomore Nathan Krygsheld paced Chicago Christian’s defensive charge with six solo tackles and one assist each, and Krygsheld also swiped a Gators pass. Other Knights notables included Brandon Schmidt (three solos, four assists, one-half tackle for loss), Jack De Vries (three solos, two assists, one sack), Rattler (three solos) and Clay Bouquet (sack). Roundtree’s second touchdown, a 16-yard run, offset Guerin’s first tally and restored a double-digit cushion for the home club in the fourth quarter. However, instead of silencing the Gators for good, the Knights’ TD seemed to ignite the visitors. “A lot of their [217] passing yards came in the second half,” Coach Bolhuis said. “We didn’t get a good pass rush and I think the momentum shift was after our third touchdown — and it favored them. “They had to feel good about their passing game, but that

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(Continued from page 1) week after the RedHawks (3-2, 2-1) surrendered over 260 yards to St. Patrick’s Anthony Molina, Ivlow torched them for 265 more on 32 carries. Brendan O’Brien’s interception positioned JCA for its initial TD. The turnover was one of four with which Marist ultimately got charged. Nagel’s 80-yard reception re-established a two-touchdown edge for the visitors, but Hilltoppers signal-caller Nick Morrison (4-yard run) and Ivlow (18-yard run) drew their squad even by halftime. “It was a game of momentum swings and big plays,” Dunne said. “I think there were a lot of different plays where we let a few things slip from our grasp and they took advantage. “Could it have been 28-7 [in our favor]? Maybe, but we looked at it as we were hurting ourselves with mistakes and penalties. It was 0-0 [in our eyes] and we had to come out with some fire in the second half.” Marist didn’t lack that asset, but JCA possessed a little more of it. Morrison’s 2-yard keeper successfully culminated the Hilltoppers’ opening series, then a RedHawks fumble at their own 28 led to Ivlow’s 10-yard touchdown sprint. Marist created a turnover on JCA’s ensuing possession, as Marty Ryan and Isaiah Bickhem joined forces to jar the ball loose. Victor Ogbebor scooped it up and returned it to the Hilltoppers’ 38.

sparked us in reaction.” First, though, Guerin narrowed the gap once more by tallying on quarterback Tyler Flynn’s 2-yard keeper. The Gators then successfully executed an onsides kick, which put the ball back in their hands with a chance to perhaps pull even. But Guerin never did. Its ensuing series basically went nowhere, and that proved to be the Gators’ last gasp. Chicago Christian tacked on an insurance touchdown near the end on Roundtree’s 15-yard reception of a play-action pass from Christian Bolhuis. “Both teams were suffering the same thing — they were tiring in the second half because so many guys were going both ways,” Coach Bolhuis said. Interestingly, while the Knights snapped a three-game skid, their leader thought the progress made between Weeks 4 and 5 was less than what it had been between the third and fourth weeks of the schedule. “I was hoping to build on it more,” Bolhuis said, referring to Christian’s solid overall display the week before in a loss to Aurora Central Catholic. “A lot of [good] things did come to pass, but we had to struggle [at times versus Guerin].” The Knights meet St. Edward in an SCC crossover game on Friday, and the Green Wave, like the Gators, are on pretty equal footing with Christian in a fillingthe-roster sense. So, too, are future opponents Walther Lutheran But any hopes the RedHawks had of getting back into contention were snuffed out by an interception. Marist also came up dry after reaching JCA’s 11 when the Hilltoppers stole another Donegan aerial. “That goes in any game, but it’s very hard to win a game against a team like this when you turn the ball over,” Dunne said. “We have a lot to improve on — if we limited those turnovers, who knows where it leads?” Providing JCA’s remaining points were Zach Resin, who caught a 10-yard pass from Morrison, and Nick Borgra, who tallied on a 6-yard run. Jack Stanton’s end-zone recovery of a bad Hilltoppers snap accounted for Marist’s last touchdown. Stanton, who also pounced on one of the RedHawks’ onsides kicks, finished with nine tackles. Also making their presences felt on defense were JaWill Aldridge (team-high 11 tackles, one pass breakup), Adam Miller (seven stops, two tackles for loss) and Sean Guinn (six stops). Although plagued by interceptions, Donegan still completed more than half of his 44 passes for 302 yards. Between them, Nic Weishar, Andreotti and Nagel caught 20 of those balls for 267 yards’ worth of pickups. Marist meets Carmel in another ESCC contest on Friday. The Corsairs will enter the game with a 1-4 ledger, but Dunne is wary because they have played a rugged schedule thus far. “Win or lose, we always have to look to improve,” Dunne said. “Every game’s an important game and we’ve just got to get better,

and Wheaton Academy, so Bolhuis thinks the Knights can make some additional headway. “It’s good to be in that situation after some of the games we’ve had,” Bolhuis said.

Statistics Guerin Prep Chgo. Christian

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First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

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GP 13 63 217 280 46-24 1-1 1 6-75 5-31.8

CC 12 151 147 298 24-12 0-0 0 2-15 4-31.3

Scoring CC — Justin Downs, 62-yd. pass from Christian Bolhuis (Jeremy Slager Evans kick) CC — Colby Roundtree, 20-yd. run (pass failed) GP — Corey Jones, 34-yd. pass from Tyler Flynn (Mike Marra kick) CC — Roundtree, 16-yd. run (Roundtree run) GP — Flynn, 2-yd. run (Marra kick) CC — Roundtree, 15-yd. pass from Bolhuis (Slager Evans kick) Chicago Christian Rushing: Roundtree 26-95, Rattler 12-57, Bolhuis 3-(-1). Passing: Bolhuis 24-12-147. Receiving: Bruinius 4-33, Downs 2-71, Roundtree 2-17, Santarelli 2-10, De Vries 1-10, Starostka 1-6.

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Statistics Marist JCA First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

13 8 0 7 14 21

6 - 27 7 - 49 MA 14 83 302 385 44-24 1-1 3 10-105 3-39.6

Scoring MA — Flynn Nagel, 29-yd. pass from Jack Donegan (Kyle Gambla kick) MA — Peter Andreotti, 6-yd. run (kick failed) JCA — Mike Ivlow, 19-yd. run (Brian Bravo kick) MA — Nagel, 80-yd. pass from Donegan (Mark Ferguson, pass from Donegan) JCA — Nick Morrison, 4-yd. run (Bravo kick) JCA — Ivlow, 18-yd. run (Bravo kick) JCA — Morrison, 2-yd. run (Bravo kick) JCA — Ivlow, 10-yd. run (Bravo kick) JCA — Zach Resin, 10-yd. pass from Morrison (Bravo kick) MA — Jack Stanton, fumble recovery in JCA end zone (kick blocked) JCA — Nick Borgra, 6-yd. run (Bravo kick) Marist Rushing: Andreotti 19-72, Donegan 4-11. Passing: Donegan 44-24-302. Receiving: Weishar 7-86, Andreotti 7-38, Nagel 6-143, Holland 2-26, Neal 1-7, Ferguson 1-2.

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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 F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING L P � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KESTUTIS MACIUNAS, DANGUOLE JONAITIENE A/K/A DANGUOLE MACIUNAS A/K/A DANGUOLE J O N A T I E N E � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 037844 8748 WILLOW ROAD 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 December 10, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 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 8748 WILLOW ROAD, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-208-002. 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 14-11-33081. 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. 14-11-33081 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037844 TJSC#: 33-20271 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. I561527

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT LATTA A/K/A ROBERT E. LATTA, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT LATTA, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, LAUREL GLEN CONDOMINIUMS OF WESTGATE VALLEY ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR MARQUETTE BANK D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 24675 13149 SOUTH FOREST RIDGE DRIVE UNIT 3C 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 July 31, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 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 13149 SOUTH FOREST RIDGE DRIVE UNIT 3C, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-303-019-1019. The real estate is improved with a brick 4 or more unit condominium. 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 PA1014868. 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. PA1014868 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 24675 TJSC#: 33-17270 I561516

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HY07 TRUST, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RAID SALAH; BATOUL SALAH; ORLAND GOLF VIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, D e f e n d a n t s � 09 CH 25010 Property Address: 15723 OLD ORCHARD COURT UNIT 2N ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M � Fisher and Shapiro file # 09-023329 (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 7, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 17, 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 15723 Old Orchard Court, Unit 2N, Orland Park, IL 60462 Permanent Index No.: 2 7 - 1 4 - 4 0 1 - 0 3 4 - 1 0 6 5 � The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $329,044.54. 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. I560288

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � 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 . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RIVIERA REGAL ASSOCIATION; ANGELA JONES, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; ANGELA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 36775 Property Address: 11106 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M � Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-043819 (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 30, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 30, 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 11106 South 84th Avenue, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-116-1021 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 133,700.10. 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. I548416

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.ALEKSANDRA ZWOLEN, TOMASZ ZWOLEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 015464 8810 W. 100TH PLACE 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 May 7, 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 8810 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2310-413-001. 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 14-11-12857. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-12857 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015464 TJSC#: 33-19846 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. I563216

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION METLIFE HOME LOAN, A DIVISION OF METLIFE BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � AGNIESZKA ZAJDA; MARCIN PSZCZOLA; THE R I V I E R A � IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 5588 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on December 12, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-112-036-0000. Commonly known as 7 COUR MASSON, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1128909. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I562357

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � John Martin Simone aka John M. Simone; Regina J. F l i n t ; � Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � Case # 12CH16229 Sheriff's # 130712 F12030344 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on November 12, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 8920 West Maple Lane, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 P.I.N: 23-03-211-016-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney Anthony Porto FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I560530

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JOHN CHRISTOPHER O'CARROLL A/K/A JOHN O'CARROLL, KATHLEEN O'CARROLL A/K/A KATHLEEN M. O'CARROLL D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 040864 12023 S. 72ND COURT 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 August 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 14, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12023 S. 72ND COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-213-013. 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 14-11-32700. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-32700 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 040864 TJSC#: 33-18731 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. I562497

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“10 in the Park” NEW as of 7/7/11 For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.SCOTT REYNOLDS, DONNA BRAZAS REYNOLDS, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. ASSIGNEE OF E-LOAN, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 28207 10057 WEST 151ST 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 January 19, 2011, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 28, 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 10057 WEST 151ST STREET, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16111-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $167,292.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 10-2222-14608. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction. com or call (800-280-2832) HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 10-2222-14608 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 10 CH 28207 TJSC#: 3321138 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. I564074

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Run starting 9-5-13 1x3 For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL C. GIORANGO, NATIONAL CITY BANK, SALVATORE BALSAMO TRUST, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 17973 11380 SHADE COVE COURT Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 21, 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 11380 SHADE COVE COURT, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-104-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $1,115,148.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020. Please refer to file number 09-2222-11390. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction. com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800280-2832) HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. 39 South LaSalle Street - Suite 1105 CHICAGO, IL 60603 (312) 372-2020 Attorney File No. 09-2222-11390 Attorney Code. 4452 Case Number: 09 CH 17973 TJSC#: 33-21091 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. I563499

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST HOLDINGS I, LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT L. HANSEN A/K/A ROBERT LOUIS HANSEN SR., DONNA M. HANSEN A/K/A DONNA M. GRAY Defendants 12 CH 029558 7924 W. 98TH PLACE 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 February 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 17, 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 7924 W. 98TH PLACE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-104-021. 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 14-12-23093. 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. 14-12-23093 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 029558 TJSC#: 33-20262 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. I561492

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � VALERIE SLACK A/K/A VALERIE BENNECKE SLACK A/K/A VALERIE L BENNECKE A/K/A VALERIE L BENNECKE SLACK, EDWARD SLACK A/K/A EDWARD F SLACK, FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 42063 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 29, 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 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-314-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a 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 PA1222725. 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. PA1222725 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 42063 TJSC#: 33-18414 I559673

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JACEK GLOD, MARTA GLOD, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 38674 8728 W 103RD STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 31, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 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 8728 W 103RD STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-307-062-0000. 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 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 PA1220910. 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. PA1220910 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 38674 TJSC#: 33-17269 I561514

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ADIB KITTANA; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ADIB KITTANA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 08 CH 37727 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 24, 2009, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 14, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-111-091-0000. Commonly known as 19 COUR VERSAILLE, 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0821720. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I559533

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � RAEDA SHEBAN; THOMAS CHARLES ESTATES TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION; DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 6651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 6, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 15, 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 8530 West Thomas Charles Lane, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 18-35-307-035-0000. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, PO Box 165028, Columbus, Ohio 43216-5028. (614) 220-5611. 1 2 0 3 1 5 6 5 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I559806

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA C O U N T R Y W I D E � HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, v s . � DONALD LENZA; THE RIVERA IN PALOS I M P R O V E M E N T � ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD LENZA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 10 CH 22275 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 12, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 15, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-101-037-0000. Commonly known as 21 COUR LEROUX, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1013757. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I559651

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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 PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � RAFAL ROGOWSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RAFAL ROGOWSKI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS A N D � NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 30584 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 21, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-01-317-006-0000. Commonly known as 9406 SOUTH 76TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457. 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1017255. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I560477

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROVIDENT FUNDING ASSOCIATES, L.P., P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ARTUR KRASOWSKI, BARBARA KRASOWSKA, L A W N V I E W � CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION ORLAND PARK F / K / A � LAWNVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, U N K N O W N � OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, AND U N K N O W N � TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS, Defendants, 12 CH 19937 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on October 11, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, October 14, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 7935 West 92nd Street, #3C, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-01-309-030-1013. The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Frank R. Dufkis at Plaintiff's Attorney, Blommer Peterman, S.C., 165 Bishops Way, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005. (847) 464-8089. 2 0 1 1 - 0 6 1 9 5 - 1 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I559589

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, AS I N D E N T U R E � TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE I N V E S T M E N T � TRUST 2004-4, Plaintiff, v s . � GERARD HANNON AND MARGARET BROWNE N / K / A � MARGARET HANNON, PRAIRIE BANK AND T R U S T � COMPANY, Defendants, 12 CH 5450 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 22, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 1, 2013, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 9120 South 87th Court, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-02-310-011. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The judgment amount was $232,783.39. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 12-00246 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I562356

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or painting projects that may have previously applied leadbased paint. “Research indicates that the everyday activity of opening and closing windows creates friction that then allows invisible lead dust to enter the air,” says Rick Nevin, a consultant to the National Center for Healthy Housing (NCHH). “Young children, who crawl on the floor where the lead dust has settled, can be especially at risk. Toddlers put their hands in their mouths ... and after playing on the floor near a window, they can easily transfer the lead dust into their mouths. The ingested lead travels through the bloodstream to a child’s developing brain, causing many types of neurobehavioral damage.” According to Nevin, one of the most important long-term investments a homeowner can make for the overall safety of a family is to replace older windows, using the EPA-approved lead safe renovation guidelines. “Replacing older windows is one of the best ways to reduce lead risks,” says Nevin. “Make sure to use only a contractor that is certified in lead-safe work practices and strongly consider the use of ENERGY STAR® qualified windows, like the vinyl replacement windows offered by Simonton Windows®. These windows are a healthy choice

for replacing older single-pane units. They’re energy-efficient and a good value for the investment.” “At Simonton, we advocate that replacing older windows coated with lead-based paint with vinyl windows is a sensible step for homeowners who want to create a healthier home environment,” says Gary Pember with Simonton Windows. “We believe Rick’s research substantiates the replacement of all windows coated with lead-based paint as a way to dramatically help reduce lead dust within that home.” Nevin explains that, according to his research funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), homeowners need to understand there are four key steps to completing a “lead-safe window replacement strategy” for the home. “First, they advise replacing all single-pane windows with ENERGY STAR qualified windows,” says Nevin. “Second, stabilize any significantly deteriorated paint. Third, perform specialized cleaning to remove any lead-contaminated dust. And finally, perform dust wipe tests to confirm the absence of lead dust hazards after the clean up.” Research results can be obtained at www.ricknevin.com/ windows.

Invite more natural light into your home A dark home can be dreary and drain residents’ energy levels rather quickly. Natural light has the power to make a person feel more energized, and it also can buoy spirits. As a result, many homeowners want to increase the amount of natural light in their homes. Increasing natural sunlight in a home reduces reliance on interior lighting. This reduces energy bills and lowers the home’s carbon footprint. Natural light also can help people in a home feel happier and more content. According to the National Institutes of Health, some people experience serious mood changes during the winter months. Dubbed seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, this condition may be effectively treated with light therapy. Exposure to more light can alleviate fatigue, loss of interest and sad or anxious feelings. Homeowners looking to increase the natural light in their homes, be it for medical or aesthetic reasons, can do so in a variety of ways. • Keep the drapes open. Opening blinds and curtains as far as they will go allows as much light to shine in without having to do major home renovations or spend any money at all. Homeowners concerned about privacy can install a window film that allows viewing from the inside only. • Clean the windows. Dirty windows obstruct sunlight from entering the home. They also can make a home appear unkempt. Spend a free day cleaning the windows so that they’ll let ample light in. • Install seamless or low-profile windows and doors. Seamless sliding doors enable a large amount of light to enter the home. Such doors can replace an entire wall to brighten up a dark area of a home. The more windows and doors a home has, the brighter it will be.

• Take inventory of dark spots. A room may be dark because it simply does not have a layout conducive to brightness. Is a wall blocking light from reaching a portion of the room? Think about changing the room’s layout or even making structural changes to improve light distribution. The addition of a small window on a south- or west-facing wall can greatly improve natural light. Using mirrors can also reflect light where it is needed. • Invest in skylights or solar tubes. Both skylights or solar tubes enable light to enter a home from above. Skylights are larger and require considerably more work to install, while solar tubes are more low-profile and can be put into rooms that do not abut the roofline, such as those obstructed by attic space. The tubular cylinders are installed between the roof and the ceiling and carry light through a reflective tube to the room below. Diffusers on tubular daylighting devices scatter the rays so the light doesn’t cast harsh shadows, and UV filters can help protect furniture from discoloring. • Trim shrubs and trees. If trees and bushes are blocking light from entering your home, trim them to enable dappled light to come through. Deciduous trees that will naturally lose their leaves come autumn can be planted on sunny areas of the property. This way in the summer months they will shade the house and keep it cooler, while in winter more sun will stream in when the leaves are shed. • Create a three-season room. Make a spot in the home where sun will be at a premium. A solarium or greenhouse attached to the home can be a warm and sunny spot. Increasing natural light in a home can improve feelings of well-being and also reduce energy consumption during daylight hours.

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Broaden Your Horizons This week Hammered dulcimer luncheon An afternoon of hammered dulcimer music will be featured at a luncheon program on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Musician Rocco Bartolini will provide a variety of music on his rosewood dulcimer, from traditional bluegrass to harp-like tunes. His program will include some folk music plus Puccini arias and popular tunes such as Memories, Over the Rainbow, and The Wind Beneath My Wings. The luncheon begins at noon, cost $17 per person, and requires reservations. For more information, call The Center at 3613650.

Labyrinth Group labyrinth walks will be held today (Thursday) at 5:30 p.m. and this Saturday, Oct. 5, at 8 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The labyrinth, a new large circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north end of The Center parking lot. In addition to the group walks focused on peace and fellowship, the labyrinth is available for individual walks at any time during the month. There is no cost to those wishing to walk the labyrinth and no reservations are necessary. For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins at 361-3650. If it looks like rain, call to be sure the labyrinth is set up.

Men’s spiritual discussion group The Tao Te Ching will be explored in a new men’s spirituality group at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 8 p.m. The men’s group will meet

monthly to discuss topics of spirituality, history, current events, cosmology and world issues. The Oct. 8 program, led by Dan Morley, will focus on the ancient “Book of the Way” written 2,500 years ago by Lao-Tzu and still considered a classic manual on the art of living a serene and balanced life. There is no cost for the program, but registration is appreciated. Call 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center events The Bridge Teen Center will be closed this Friday to prepare for their Community Walk happening the following day. • Community Walk — 9 a.m.noon Oct. 5, Join The Bridge Teen Center Whole Foods Market, Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, and celebrity guest Rachel Crow at the inaugural Community Walk fundraiser to benefit The Bridge’s free programs and events for teens. Walkers will experience each of the five program buckets offered by The Bridge Teen Center during their 1.5 mile journey. The post-walk celebration will be highlighted by free food samples from Wooden Paddle Pizza and Harvest Room, free beverages from Jamba Juice and Wataah, live music, and more. Form a walk team, walk by yourself, or consider getting your business involved as an event sponsor. To sign up call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org. • Photography — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 8, 15 and 22, three weeks of photography classes with Jennifer Orr Photography. Discover a new artistic way to express yourself. Learn about lighting, the mechanics of a camera, and leave with some of your very own photos. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To sign up call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org. • Boxing — 4-6 p.m. Oct. 8, 15, 22 and 29, The Bridge will hold four weeks of boxing classes with the Title Boxing Club. Visit

one of Orland Park’s new boxing clubs to get a great workout, learn how to box, and learn how to feel confident in yourself. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. • Behind the Scenes: Sandburg fall play — 4-6 p.m. Oct. 9, go behind the stage of a play to see how it works and what technical elements go into a play. We will return to see the play on opening night 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 16. • Hershey’s Sweet Success — 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 10, The Bridge is pairing up with Hershey to teach the do’s and don’ts of interviewing, how to search for jobs, what to wear and more. To sign up, call 532-0500 or visit thebridge teencenter.org.

MVCC presents music shows Moraine Valley Community College will host two musical programs on the coming weeks. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, there will be a Jazz Faculty Showcase in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater. Admission is free. Performers include Douglass Bratt on drum set, Tim Burns on guitar, James Davis on trumpet, Kevin Fort on piano; Brien O’Callaghan on bass and Mai Sugimoto, saxophone. At 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, the Moraine Chorale and Chamber Singers present The Great American Songbook at the Dorothy Menker Theater. Tickets are $12 and $10 for seniors and students.

BAC screens two films The Beverly Arts Center in Chicago will screen “Evocateur: The Morton Downey Jr. Movie” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Tickets are $7.50 and $5.50 for BAC members. The Beverly Arts Center is at 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. The phone number is 773-4453838 and website is beverlyart center.org. The Center will show “Grabbers” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16. A peaceful fishing village off the coast of Ireland is plagued

by a menacing sea creature that scuttles boats and kills whales. The locals respond by visiting the pub in this comedy-horror film. Reel Talk discussion with Suzanne Patterson, Cinema Studies film lecturer at The Knowledge Exchange/Governors State University, follows the film.

CineVerse to show silent ‘Phantom’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group, brings back its annual Shocktober Theater month. The group will examine the classic silent horror film “The Phantom of the Opera” (1929) from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Oak View Community Center, located at 4625 W. 110th St. in Oak Lawn. For more information, call 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Upcoming Living history at Isle a la Cache The Isle a la Cache Brigade will bring insight into what life was like in the Illinois Territory during the mid-18th century during a living history demonstration on Sunday, Oct. 13, from noon to 3 p.m., at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. It is free of charge and open to all ages. The Isle a la Cache Brigade is a volunteer group that shares skills used in the 18th-century fur trade. The Brigade consists of re-enactors who represent voyageurs, courier du bois, French women, Metis and Native Americans. On any given Living History Sunday you may find potters, musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses or craftsmen sharing their talents. Demonstrations will be ongoing from noon to 3 p.m., so the public can arrive at anytime to observe the demonstrations and talk with the Brigade about life in the wilderness. The program is offered inside the accessible building or outdoors

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by Brian Lowry Why Broadcast TV Lost Its Edge After â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; When â&#x20AC;&#x153;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;? made its debut 20 years ago, some of the predictions were nothing short of apocalyptic. The New York Times wondered whether the boundarypushing police drama would put network standards-and-practices execs out of business under the headline, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a network TV censor to do?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Flash forward, however, and producers Steven Bochco and David Milchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creation didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t revolutionize television â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at least, not in the way many foresaw. And while the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history and success over 12 seasons merit analysis and even celebration, the real revelation is that two decades later, the groundbreaking series remains an outlier for broadcast TV â&#x20AC;&#x201D; where almost nothing, even now, is bluer than â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;? didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contribute to changes in television. It did, from perceptions regarding audience tastes to the way in which advocacy groups orchestrated lobbying campaigns targeting sponsors and stations. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In many ways, though, the crystal ball pertaining to the show proved fuzzier than the carefully framed images of cast members grappling. And if the series was conceived, as Bochco recalls, to provide a broadcast response to the greater creative latitude available on cable, then just like efforts to prevent more explicit fare from becoming widely accepted, its impact didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t play out in the way many envisioned. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suppose I was naive,â&#x20AC;? Bochco says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; would open a door to more adult, mainstream programming.â&#x20AC;? Yet the series remains an exception, and broadcast standards didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciably change. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disappointing [that] it influenced cable more than broadcast,â&#x20AC;? Bochco adds, while deriving some satisfaction from the fact the forces that railed against the show â&#x20AC;&#x153;lost the battle, because cable television is television.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Those closely involved with the show have clear memories about its inception, which included a protracted development process and meticulous negotiation over just how explicit the content would be. That not only resulted in a specific glossary of words that could be used, but Bochco and then-ABC Entertainment chief (and now Disney CEO) Robert Iger actually sat with a notepad drawing pictures of naked people, detailing to what extent various body angles could be shown. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Most of the key players also expressed surprise, given all the tumult unleashed at the time, regarding how far off prognostication of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s influence wound up being. And even the American Family Assn. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; whose tactics convinced 57 ABC affiliates, roughly a quarter of the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s station lineup, not to air the show initially â&#x20AC;&#x201D; concedes the pressure ultimately failed to repel what it saw as TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drift toward immorality. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Bochcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reasoning was simple: The one-hour drama business on network TV was â&#x20AC;&#x153;moribund,â&#x20AC;? as he puts it, and he felt broadcast-

ers â&#x20AC;&#x153;had to compete more aggressively, and graphically, with cable,â&#x20AC;? which was bringing uncut movies and other racy material directly into homes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Milch, whose writing genius in working with former detective Bill Clark gave the show much of its poetry, was quick to credit Bochco. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was something happening, and Steven, in his profound sense of the moment, understood that,â&#x20AC;? Milch says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was less the particular words and the particular camera angles than a sensibility.â&#x20AC;? That notably included, he adds, the alcoholism and racism exhibited by one of the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s protagonists, Andy Sipowicz, a role for which Dennis Franz eventually won four Emmys. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The extensive, painstaking give-and-take between ABC and Bochco delayed the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premiere by a season â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a blessing in hindsight, most agree. Still, when affiliates finally got their first look at the series, the reaction in certain quadrants was decidedly chilly. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We fully knew the affiliate problem would be huge,â&#x20AC;? says Ted Harbert, chairman of NBC Broadcasting, who became head of ABC Entertainment when Iger was promoted to oversee the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broadcast group before the show debuted. Harbert recalls after the first screening for stations in Dallas, a general manager from Kentucky approached him and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You understand, young man, that you have just ruined television.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Enter the American Family Assn., a Tupelo, Miss.-based group led by the Rev. Donald Wildmon, which cleverly attacked the show at a network Achilles heel: local affiliates. Specifically, the AFA targeted major advertisers (car dealers, food retail chains) in individual markets, urging them not to support a station that would carry such a vulgar program. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Despite the pressure, CapCities/ABC chiefs Thomas Murphy and Daniel Burke â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both staunch Catholics â&#x20AC;&#x201D; backed their entertainment team, while telling them, as Bochco recalls, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If it blows up in our faces, our skirts wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be big enough for you to hide behind.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Yet if the AFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign dealt ABC a serious blow in terms of lost carriage and advertising, it also provided â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueâ&#x20AC;? an enviable amount of free promotion. Everyone had to tune in to see what the fuss was all about. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donald Wildmon made us a hit,â&#x20AC;? Bochco says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always thought I should send him a bottle of champagne, but that would have been unseemly.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Tim Wildmon, who currently runs the AFA, says his father wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t reject the token of appreciation. But he sounds a trifle resigned today when discussing what was and wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t accomplished through the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were concerned about how far free TV was going to go with the explicitness, profanity and graphic violence,â&#x20AC;? Wildmon says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think we made our point at the time. Obviously, the show went on and was successful.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Asked about the AFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unin-

tended assist in promoting the series, Wildmon says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;What do you do? No, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who we were. That is an argument that can always be made.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueâ&#x20AC;? premiered on Sept. 22, 1993, to huge ratings despite the distribution handicap. And while the program continued to experience an advertising shortfall (Harbert says ABC couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fully monetize it until well into the second season), Bochco felt he was out of the woods when the audience returned for the second week. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just TV 101,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No one is going to cancel us with a 35 share.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Not that the controversy surrounding â&#x20AC;&#x153;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;? ended there. Indeed, the series lived well beyond its network life â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and continued to help define content parameters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; when the Federal Communications Commission fined ABC for a sequence in which a child encountered a nude Charlotte Ross (the writersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; homage to a scene in the Oscar-winning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kramer vs. Kramerâ&#x20AC;?). After a protracted legal battle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the decision was handed down just last year â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the U.S. Supreme Court decided the matter in the networkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favor. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Still, the assumption that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? success would fling open network TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musty old doors and lead to a wave of body-flaunting copycats never materialized. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Howard Rosenberg, the former Los Angeles Times TV critic and now a lecturer at USC, recalls finding the sex scenes gratuitous at first, before gradually coming around to greatly admire the series. Yet in terms of a wider impact, he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Broadcast TV has changed only around the edges in terms of candid material since the advent of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;NYPD Blue.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Some language, some suggestiveness, and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For his part, Milch in the intervening years has stuck primarily to HBO, producing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Deadwoodâ&#x20AC;? and other series where curbing language isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a concern. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The conventions of broadcast television are fear-based, masquerading as what the public wants,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Harbert calls his experience with â&#x20AC;&#x153;NYPD Blueâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;probably the most fascinating chapter of my TV life,â&#x20AC;? conceding that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still surprised when advertisers blithely accept language on cable networks like USA that they resist when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s featured in programs on corporate sibling NBC. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are more than willing to watch edgy product,â&#x20AC;? Harbert says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and the republic still stands. It was such a fantastic lesson, but we still have to learn it over and over again.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; When autumn comes, I love to make soup. That feeling traces back all the way to my childhood in Austria, when my mother would use vegetables from our garden to cook big pots of soup that filled our home with warmth and delicious aromas. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; One of my favorite autumn soups features fennel bulbs. Most people think of fennel, in a seasonal peak right now, as something to serve raw, thinly shaved in salads; or sautĂŠed or braised, which tenderizes its crispy texture and caramelizes its natural sweetness. But if you dice the fennel and simmer it in broth, a step that takes under half an hour, you can also puree it to a smooth, satisfying consistency. Simmer some chopped shallots, garlic, and fresh thyme along with the fennel for well-rounded flavors that perfectly complement the gentle anise notes of the fennel. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only the start of my recipe for Pureed Fennel Soup. I always like to add something extra to such smooth preparations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; simple embellishments that will make the velvety mixture even more interesting. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Because the soup itself is a muted ivory hue, I want to spark up each bowl with something brightly colored and vividly flavored. So I prepare a simple condiment by pureeing parsley in good extra-virgin olive oil. Drizzled over each bowlful at serving time, this easy condiment enlivens the presentation. And you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the wonderful perfume that blossoms from each bowl when the parsley oil is stirred into the soup. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For a textural contrast, I like to rely on that old standby, croutons. I start with a rustic loaf with robust flavor and texture. Tossed with some olive oil, cubes of the bread toast up quickly in a hot oven. As a final touch, I toss the still-warm croutons with some chopped parsley and fennel fronds reserved from trimming the bulbs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; not only a source of extra flavor but also a good expression of the waste-notwant-not kitchen philosophy I learned from my mother. Scatter a handful of croutons over each bowl at serving time and guests can enjoy their crunchy texture and aromatic flavor with every spoonful. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; And speaking of kitchen economy, this already-easy soup also stores well for a future meal. The recipe yields eight servings. So, if there are only two or four of you, simply refrigerate the soup in a covered container, ready to reheat gently on the stovetop. (You may want to stir in a little more broth if the puree seems too thick.) Keep the oil, covered, in the refrigerator, too, and store the croutons in an airtight container at room temperature. The next day, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have great soup ready to serve in less than 15 minutes. PUREED FENNEL SOUP WITH PARSLEY OIL AND HERBED CROUTONS Serves 8 PUREED FENNEL SOUP: 5 to 5-1/2 pounds fennel bulbs, about 8 bulbs, trimmed, some fronds reserved 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup chopped shallots 2 garlic cloves, smashed Leaves from 5 or 6 large sprigs fresh thyme 6 cups organic chicken broth, heated

Salt Freshly ground white pepper Juice of 1 medium lemon HERBED CROUTONS: 2 cups 1-inch cubes rustic bread 3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds 1/2 cup packed chopped Italian parsley leaves PARSLEY OIL: 1/2 cup packed Italian parsley leaves 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For the soup, peel the fennel bulbs and cut them into small cubes. In a 2-1/2- or 3-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the fennel, shallots, garlic and thyme, stir to coat evenly with the oil, and sautĂŠ until lightly softened but not yet browned, about 5 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Pour in the broth and season lightly with salt and white pepper. Raise the heat, bring the liquid to a boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer until the fennel is very tender when tested with the tip of a small, sharp knife, about 20 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; While the soup is simmering, prepare the croutons. Arrange the bread cubes in a single layer on a

rimmed baking sheet. Toast them in the preheated oven, turning occasionally, until lightly golden, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven. In a medium-sized skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the fennel fronds and parsley. Add the croutons and toss just long enough to coat the croutons evenly with the oil and herbs. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; In batches and following the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions for working safely with hot liquids, transfer the soup mixture to a blender or food processor and blend until smoothly pureed. As each batch is pureed, carefully pour it into a strainer over a clean saucepan, pressing the puree through with a rubber spatula. Stir in the lemon juice and taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Cover the soup and keep it warm over very low heat. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For the parsley oil, put the parsley and olive oil in a clean blender container and blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; To serve, ladle the soup into heated bowls. With a teaspoon or tablespoon, spoon some of the parsley oil into the center of each bowl. Scatter some croutons over each serving. Put small bowls of any remaining parsley oil or croutons on the table for guests to add to their servings as they like.

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