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Thursday, October 17, 2013

Heights will lose Dominick’s What future will bring, however, still unclear

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

years, there have been so many rumors [about Dominick’s stores closing], we’ve learned to live with Unease and uncertainty abound that and almost ignore it. So in at 127th and Ridgeland in the that light, this [announcement] wake of last week’s announce- hit us like a bomb.” ment that Safeway will close all The Palos Heights Dominick’s 72 Chicago-area Dominick’s stores had dodged bullets in the past. within the next few months.

In 2004 Safeway shut a dozen “This is not a good time to be Dominick’s, including its Oak Forunemployed, and I have to say est store on 159th Street and an I’m scared,” said Dave, one of Oak Lawn store near 111th and several Dominick’s employees who Cicero. spoke only on condition of full In 2007, doors were closed at 14 or partial anonymity. “Over the Dominick’s, including the Crest-

wood store near 131st and Cicero and the Bridgeview unit at 89th and Harlem.

In 2011, Safeway closed the Dominick’s in Orland Park, near 151st and La Grange Road.

“I’ve worked at Dominick’s for years, and I’m not looking forward to losing all my seniority and starting at the bottom of the ladder in some non-union grocery store — if I get a job, that is,” added another employee at the store. “This is not the type of news I was hoping for as we head

towards Christmas.”

The dozens of employees at the store — long represented by the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) Local 881 — have been working without a new contract for a year, according to Local 881 President Ronald E. Powell.

While four Dominick’s stores — including the one on Bell Road in Homer Glen — are being purPhoto by Tim Hadac chased by Jewel/Osco, most loca- Dominick’s has anchored the Indian Trails shopping center at 127th and Ridgeland for more than 30 years. A Dominick’s gas station (See Dominick’s, Page 4) was added about a decade ago.

Heights council can’t always make big news Aldermen breeze through agenda

by Tim Hadac staff reporter The spirit of the federal government’s partial shutdown may have rubbed off on Palos Heights Tuesday night, with a full City Council meeting lasting barely 12 minutes, punctuated by several aldermen who are committee chairmen saying “No report” and filled with empty chairs in the public section of the chambers.

In those dozen minutes and with nearly no discussion, aldermen breezed through unanimous “aye” votes on several measures, including: • A motion to approve a request from First Midwest Bank to waive the interest earned on all city accounts in order for First Midwest to continue waiving the banking fees on all accounts.

• A motion to adopt an ordinance authorizing the payment and redemption of general obligation library bonds, in the amount of $770,000.

• A motion to approve the 2014 Half Marathon to be held on May 4, 2014 with reimbursement of city services in the amount of $16,800.

Halloween Land of Oz

• A motion to approve a customer service agreement with Windstream to install a T-1 line from Lake Katherine to upgrade their phone system at a cost of $287 per month for a three-year term.

• A motion to approve payment to “D” Construction in the amount of $10,440 for the 2013 Road Program.

• A motion to approve a temporary sign request from the Palos Baseball Organization (PBO) to install no more than 86 signs at various locations throughout the city for 30 days beginning Oct. 16.

The small red-and-white signs, staked in the ground, will promote the PBO’s upcoming registration for the 2014 season.

PBO representatives had earlier discussed the matter at a meeting of the City Council’s License, Permits & Franchises Committee on Oct. 8 — where they explained their intentions and expressed mild befuddlement at why the PBO was asked to appear at City Hall, when they have for years put up and taken down recruiting signs in a responsible manner with no prior approval from municipal government.

When asked about the matter, Mayor Robert Straz said Tuesday night that the city is “keeping

A tin man holding his oil can hints at decorations to come in the days ahead at 7021 W. 125th St., Palos Heights.

Inspired by her 5-year-old grandson’s recent — and first — viewing of “The Wizard of Oz,” antique dealer Mary Ann Zahorik decided to transform her front yard into a Halloween flight of fancy through the film that has entertained generations since its premiere in 1939.

In addition to the legendary man of metal in search of a heart, Zahorik and her grandson have installed a scarecrow, as well as a wicked witch riding a bicycle. She plans to add likenesses of Dorothy Gale, Glinda the Good Witch of the North, a yellow-brick road on her driveway, a hot-air balloon, and more.

While the project is a lot of work, Zahorik enjoys the reaction of children and adults who visit her yard and discuss their favorite parts of the timeless film — but she draws the line when asked if she plans to do something similarly elaborate next Halloween — simply laughing and predicting she’ll just hang “a stick on the front window.”

Photo by Tim Hadac

(See Heights, Page 4)

Palos Pet Parade lifts animal rescue groups

by Julie Maty The eighth annual Palos Pet Parade was again a huge success this year with more than 200 people and their pets in attendance.

It was a beautiful day at Palos Heights’ Passarelli Park on Oct. 5 with many vendors and rescue groups present passing out information and goodies to the crowd.

There was also a demonstration by the Cook County Sheriff’s police and their explosives-sniffing dogs, as well as an agility demonstration by Colleen Sands and her Sheltie Danny.

Some of the new participates this year were Palos Animal Hospital, Every Good Gift, Thirty One Gifts, Good as Gold Golden Retriever Rescue and Greyhound Rescue.

Owing to the generosity and participation of organizations and individuals, organizers were able to raise just over $1,200 for Good As Gold, Great Lakes Weimaraner Rescue and PAWS of Tinley Park.

The pet parade this year partnered with the Palos Heights Recreation Center to help grow the event and to provide us with staff to assist us. A big thanks to the

Recreation Center for helping us make this event so much fun and so successful. In addition to every breed of dog imaginable, our most exotic pets this year were a gold ball python snake, a chicken from The Children’s Farm in Palos Park and two Guinea pigs.

Thanks to everyone for their donations and participation. Hope to see you again next year!

— Julie Maty has been a lead organizer of the yearly Palos Pet Parade since she first started it with some friends, neighbors and family members eight parades ago.

Pet Parade participants marched again in Palos Heights’ Navajo Hills neighborhood on Oct. 5.

Submitted photos

The Regional News Thursday, October 17, 2013

View from Trinity

by Dr. Steven Timmermans

You may hit bulls-eye among Trinity’s offerings Trinity Business Network event Nov. 6 A college or university provides a great number of functions, with varying relationships to its core teaching-learning mission. Think of a target and the ever-widening circles from the core consisting of classrooms for students pursuing a college degree. A bit further out, yet still close to the bull’s-eye, are programs like our Seasoned Adult Learners at Trinity (SALT) program that is serving this fall 263 “seasoned” folks 55 and older in non-credit classes and learning trips.

Another example very close to the core can be found in faculty scholarship when a professor’s research becomes widely available through a book or publication as occurred this summer when Professor John Fry’s book, “Almost Pioneers,” became available, recounting the stories of Laura Gibson Smith and her husband’s homesteading in Wyoming a hundred years ago.

A bit further from the bull’seye, but nevertheless vitally important, are the many relationships a college or university forms and maintains. The Palos Area Community Advisory Board, chaired by Palos Heights resident Barbara Pasquinelli, provides Trinity Christian College an opportunity to be in connection with neighbors and community leaders as it seeks to be a good neighbor in our community.

We also have the Trinity Business Network, an organization of business leaders whom we depend upon for making sure our business major is responsive to current and anticipated needs in the business sphere. The next event is at 7:15 a.m. (see Trinity’s website at trnty.edu for free registration information), Nov. 6, when Bob Doll of Nuveen Asset Management speaks on campus. On the board of Cairn University and the executive board of the Wharton School, he is well known for his annual 10 pre-

dictions for the U.S. economy.

Somewhere in those everwidening concentric circles lies another function: collegial relations with other universities and colleges, some nearby and others far away. This fall has seen a great number of new presidents beginning at institutions, and presidents invite each other to their inaugurations. Most of these fall in the busy month of October, which makes my attendance at most impossible. So, I’ve sent representatives to inaugurations at Kings University College in Edmonton, Alberta, to Hope College in Holland, Mich., and to nearby University of St. Francis. And I’m planning on attending the Judson University’s inauguration later this month!

Another function of university collegiality is welcoming campus visitors from other universities. Last month, Trinity had the great pleasure of hosting four educators from China. Staying in guest suites on campus, these visitors were able to experience the rhythm of Trinity while gaining a new appreciation for American collegiate education. Involved in teacher education, they were able to visit local K-12 schools as well as a school in Chinatown. As one might expect, our hospitality included them dining in Palos Heights and touring downtown Chicago.

Back to the target. From the center of classrooms of college student all the way to the outer ring of hosting Chinese educators, I view these tasks of colleges and universities as worthy and always exciting.

But think, too, of these concentric circles surrounding the bull’s-eye as inviting doorways for the community. One of these rings provides a possible intersection with you!

Steve Timmermans, Ph.D., is president of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights.

For the Public Safety

Distracted deer pose hazards on the roads Palos Park Police Commissioner Dan Polk issued a few words of caution last week about motorists and deer.

In a written statement, Polk said that about 1.6 million motor vehicle crashes are caused by deer each year in the U.S., and that the numbers spike upward from October through December due to deer mating season.

Polk also noted that these collisions make up over $3.6 billion in vehicle damage per year, with each incident averaging $3,000 worth of damage.

Motorists involved in a crash should call local law enforcement for assistance and then make note of the date, time and street name, as well as take any pictures to help document the incident.

Other tips offered by Polk include:

• Scan the road and shoulders ahead of you. Looking ahead helps provide enough reaction time if a deer is spotted. Also, remember deer often move in groups, so when there is one deer, there are usually more in the area.

• Use high beam headlights if there is no oncoming traffic.

Deer may be spotted sooner when using high beams allowing time to slow down, move over or beep to scare the deer away from the road.

• If a collision is unavoidable, press the brakes firmly and remain in your lane.

Swerving to avoid a deer can often cause a more serious crash or result in drivers losing control of vehicles.

• Drivers should always wear a seat belt and should remain awake, alert and sober.

Readers Write Referendum effort for nonpartisan redistricting needs voters’ support Dear Editor: The League of Women Voters has once again joined forces with other good government groups in Illinois to place a proposed constitutional amendment on the November, 2014, ballot to provide a better way to redistrict the Illinois General Assembly.

This is not our first rodeo.

The last petition drive failed — but not by much — due to time constraints. This amend-

ment is different in that it sets up an 11-member bipartisan and nonpartisan commission to generate a new map in an open, transparent way.

It will give the people, not elected officials, the power to draw boundaries which respect the geographic integrity of cities and other units of local government, which respect the integrity of communities sharing common social and economic interests and are not drawn to purposely favor any political party or group.

This type of commission was implemented a few years ago in California, and has worked

very well.

Coordination of various groups is provided by “Yes for Independent Maps.” For further information go to their website — independentmaps. org — or leave a message via the League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area web site — palosorlandlwv.org. We will be setting up signature gathering sites and welcome the help of individuals or groups. We will be working through April, 2014 to gather signatures.

Barbara Pasquinelli League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area

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Inside the First Amendment

Our free press has rights — and also responsibilities

by Gene Policinski The First Amendment is very clear in its 45 words that it protects a “free press” along with our rights to religious freedom, free speech and the rights to assemble and petition.

But the Founders, in effect, placed a responsibility on that free press in return for being the only profession named in the Bill of Rights: The news media were to be a “watchdog on government,” providing us with the facts, perspective and sometimes contrarian views that help citizens better chart the course of their government.

One of the latest version of that centuries-old daily duty is playing out now in a Wisconsin courtroom, where a coalition of news and freedom of information groups are trying to extract information from closed court records about a previously undisclosed e-mail system involving Milwaukee County officials.

This particular effort engages not only the watchdog role, but also the public’s right to information obtained in the course of judicial proceedings, and even implicates freedom of information laws intended to keep the public’s business “public.”

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and others are seeking to access to public records collected during a sealed investigation of charges that included county employees campaigning on the public’s dime for nowGov. Scott Walker, then county executive and mentioned as a possible Republican presidential

candidate. Convictions resulting from the investigation revealed a “private” email system by which certain trusted members of Walker’s staff could communicate outside official channels open to public view and inspection.

The use of such alternate e-mail arrangements, in which public officials conduct discussions about official business outside regular, known government e-mail systems, have been reported to have been used by federal agencies, Obama administration Cabinet officers, the New York City mayor’s office, and even by members of a New Jersey local library board.

Laws on public records and private e-mails vary greatly across the nation, and administrative decisions and court ruling also fail to draw clear lines.

In September, the National Archives told Congress that federal officials may use nonofficial addresses but that the exchanges have to be kept and made public in response to freedom of information requests. But in July, in Illinois, an appellate court ruled in City of Champaign v. Madigan that under that state’s FOI laws, private e-mails and other electronic communications are not automatically public records just because officials discuss public matters — unless the messages are sent during a public meeting. In Wisconsin, courts have ruled that emails between officials conducting the public’s business are assumed to be public records subject to the State’s Open Records Law. The “watchdog” role may at times require active tactics by

the press, as in the court filing

by The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which believes the public has a right to know what kind of business county officials were conducting through an alternative email system.

The newspaper cites longheld legal standing for the public to know what is going on in its courts, citing even an 1849 state law guaranteeing citizens the right to attend court sessions, as well as later state and federal court rulings on open courts and open records.

“Our founders knew that citizens couldn’t make informed decisions about public policy and the job their elected representative were doing unless they knew what they were up to,’’ said George Stanley, Journal Sentinel managing editor. “We think these records belong to the public, not to government officials who might be embarrassed by what’s in them. But it’s a right you have to keep fighting for, over and over again. And all of the state’s Freedom of Information advocates, including the Associated Press, the state broadcasters and the Wisconsin State Journal are with us.”

If successful, the motion by the newspaper and its partners to unseal the investigation’s records will let the public in Wisconsin judge for themselves whether the state’s “sunshine” laws were violated. It will mark another opportunity to set a new “openness standard” for the nation in using new technology in conducting the public’s business.

But it already marks yet another example where a

news organization — in this case, one that already has a number of Pulitzer Prizes in recent years for great reporting — also is living up to its constitutional duty to represent the public.

Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Newseum Institute’s First Amendment Center. Contact him at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

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WHATIZIT? Ahh, we have some sharp sports fans in this group of WHATIZIT? wizards.

While we had a few wrong guesses of soccer, lacrosse and hockey nets from last week’s photo, a good chunk correctly identified it as a kicking net that athletes use to warm up on the sidelines for field goals, extra points and punts.

Those with game-winning kicks were Worth’s Jerry and Carol Janicki, Robert Solner, Celeste Cameron, Theresa and George Rebersky and Gene Sikora, Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum and Jane Foley, Evergreen Park’s Liam Lyons and Chicago Ridge’s Patty Vandenberg, Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis and Dana Oswald.

This week’s clue: More sports equipment.

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Orland cops nab accused cement repair con man     Orland Park Police arrested and charged a 43-year-old Berwyn man with one count of aggravated home repair fraud.     Ricky Zito was in custody last week after bond was set at $3.1 million.     Police said Zito was soliciting to do cement repair work at a home in the 14300 block of South Raneys Lane on Sept. 8. The homeowner, a 76-year-old man, told police he became suspicious of Zito in part because of scam warnings issued by village officials, police said.     Zito allegedly “repaired� a crack in concrete at the residence by doing nothing more than filling it with a sand mixture, police said.     The victim said he played along with the scenario, believing he was in danger of being harmed

    The victim called police when Zito left the home and gave a description of Zito’s vehicle, which was later spotted in Hickory Hills, where he was arrested. While in the custody of Orland Park Police, Zito allegedly admitted putting sand in the crack, authorities said.     The police said Zito was charged with another count of home repair fraud in relation to an incident that allegedly had occurred earlier in the day in the 15300 block of South Thistlewood. The homeowner, a 47-year-old woman, reported that Zito had also “reRicky Zito paired� cracks at her home by and was in the process of being filling them with nothing more scammed. He told police that Zito than a wet sand mixture. Zito was persistent about the price of reportedly confessed to the crime, the repair work, and that he gave according to police.

Zito a small amount of cash just     Zito was also charged with vioto get him to leave. lating a bail bond, police added.

Palos Park autism registry aims to keep children safe

by Tim Hadac staff reporter     Palos Park officials are asking parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) to consider registering that information with the village, so that police may respond with appropriate sensitivity and effectiveness.     “This is a voluntary effort in which we enroll people in our emergency contact system,� stated Police Commissioner Dan Polk at Monday night’s Village Council meeting. “If there is a person with special needs — it doesn’t have to autism, really — we’ll have an idea who’s in the house and what kind of special needs that person might or might not have.�     Polk urged village parents of children with autism to visit palosparkpolice.org, download an “autism safety form,� fill out it out and bring it or mail it to police headquarters. He added that anyone with questions may email him at dpolk@palospark.org or call Police Chief Joe Miller at 671-3770.     According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ASDs “are a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges.

People with ASDs handle information in their brain differently than other people. ASDs are ‘spectrum disorders.’ That means ASDs affect each person in different ways, and can range from very mild to

severe. People with ASDs share some similar symptoms, such as problems with social interaction.

But there are differences in when the symptoms start, how severe they are, and the exact nature of the symptoms.�     For at least a decade across the U.S., many people with disabilities have voluntarily reported their conditions to police and fire departments. Mostly, those have involved people who use wheelchairs or have other mobility limitations, people who rely upon medical devices like oxygen tanks, and people who need specific prescription medications.     With awareness of ASDs on the rise nationally, law enforcement authorities in Palos Park and elsewhere are training officers to understand and respond better to people with autism.     That trend has accelerated in the wake of the death last year of Stephon Watts, a 15-year-old living with Asperger’s Syndrome (an ASD), who was shot and killed by police in the basement of his Calumet City home as he threatened officers with a kitchen knife.

Many advocates for people with disabilities criticized Watts’ death as unnecessary and called upon law enforcement agencies to step up efforts to better understand the needs of children and others with ASDs.     After Monday’s meeting, Chief Miller added his thoughts on the registry.     “The challenge for us [in law enforcement] is how do we pre-

vent [a repeat of the Watts death], how can we increase awareness [of ASDs], and how can we make parents feel comfortable enough to share that information with us,� he said.     “This is optional for people with children [with ASDs], but it is important and useful for us to have that information,� he added. “We don’t want to go into a [potentially dangerous] situation cold, not knowing what we’re walking into and maybe someone is unresponsive [to our commands].

If we know ahead of time that we’re dealing with [a person with an ASD], that changes everything for the better.�     Miller said he does not know how many children and adults in Palos Park are living with an ASD. While the CDC notes that one in 88 children have been identified with an ASD, Miller thinks the numbers may be considerably higher, due to many ASDs going undiagnosed or unaddressed by parents reluctant to acknowledge the reality of their child’s disability.     “There are many times when a physician will inform parents [of a child’s ASD], and they go into denial, saying things like ‘He doesn’t have autism, he’s just slow, he’ll catch up, he’ll snap out of it, things like that.’ That’s part of the problem, as well.�     Miller added that Palos Park residents may also use the registry to let police know about adults with ASDs who live in their homes.

Show tunes concert at Sandburg will honor memory of Bill Opelka     The District 230 Foundation, Orland Park Rotary and McCord Gallery and Cultural Center have teamed up to present “Show Tunes� by the Southwest Community Concert Band on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., at Sandburg High School.     The event will honor the late Bill Opelka, of Palos Park, a dedicated Rotarian, ambassador to McCord Gallery and advocate for the Interact Club at Sandburg High School.     “Bill was a true advocate for the community,� said District 230 Foundation President Dr. James M. Gay. “As a fellow Rotarian I saw his passion for making this a great place to work, learn and live. Bill was a champion for the Interact Club, the high school version of Rotary, at Sandburg. He also was a supporter of the arts and other cultural events in the community.�     Mr. Opelka enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 and served in the Korean War. He served as

Bill Opelka president of civic organizations, including Palos Youth Baseball and the Elmhurst Rotary Club, as well as former Director of the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation Board. He was a member of the Orland Park Rotary Club, the Builders Tee Club, Fish Tales Fishing Club and the Palos Village Players. Opelka served as Ambas-

sador for the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center to the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce.     A magician, humorist, fun and fund-raiser, who enjoyed tennis, golf, fishing, and dancing, Mr. Opelka is remembered for his civic-minded consciousness and his innumerable contributions to his church, as well as the community.     Tickets for this afternoon of show tunes are $35 and can be purchased at d230foundation. org.     Proceeds support innovative learning at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools through District 230 Foundation grants as well as the McCord Gallery’s community outreach activities.     More information about the District 230 Foundation can be found at d230foundation.org Details about the McCord Gallery are at mccordgallery.com Information about the Orland Park Rotary can be found at orland parkrotary.com.

Photo by Tim Hadac

7-Eleven offers one-year specials    Keith Rauwolf of 7-Eleven (left) and store manager Eric Loureiro enjoy a couple of refreshing beverages before continuing their work on the first anniversary celebration of the store at 11900 S. Harlem, Palos Heights.    The festivities run from noon to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 18, with 25-cent hot dogs, Slurpees and Big Gulps, free samples of the convenience store’s hot, ready-to-eat comfort food, giveaways of T-shirts and caps, and a visit from the Monster energy drink truck. The store employs 10 people and since opening has sold literally thousands of Slurpees, Loureiro said.

Property appeal seminar for Orland Twp.     Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will hold a property tax appeal seminar at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Orland Township headquarters, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.     The seminar is co-sponsored by Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly. The hour-long session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal.

    The event will include a presentation by Patlak explaining how property taxes are calculated and the appeal procedure of the Board of Review. Before the end of the evening, taxpayers will have an opportunity to work with staff from the Board of Review to address their specific questions and concerns.     This event is free to the public, and there is no fee to appeal at

    The village’s 2013 Road Improvement Project includes a concrete inlay, also known as “white topping,� on 143rd Street. While this process has been used in other areas for several years, this will be the first time the process is being used in Orland Park, village officials said in a statement.     The concrete will replace the current asphalt layer on the road after it is ground out. White topping can restore the ride quality of hot mixed asphalt surfaced pavements and alleviate pavement distresses.     The process can be particularly useful at high traffic intersections, according to village officials. Orland Park is using the process to address severe pavement rutting

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Chiefs trounce mayors in Special Olympics benefit

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy waits his turn to bat in the first Battle in the Burbs event Saturday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. Police and fire chiefs beat the mayors of various communities 26-12 in a 16-inch softball game to benefit Special Olympics of Illinois.

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz’s back injury limited him to first base coaching duties in Saturday’s Battle in the Burbs event in Crestwood.

Orland Park Special Recreation representative Carie Ganser gave an inspirational talk before the mayors and chiefs battled it out Saturday night. The Battle in the Burbs raised approximately $4,000 for Special Olympics.

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin is waved home during the first Battle of the Burbs, played at the home field of the Windy City Thunderbolts.

Dominick’s (Continued from page 1) tions are question marks at the moment.

Regarding the Palos Heights unit and other stores with uncertain futures, Powell said, “We don’t know yet the status of those stores. But once we know who the new owners are, Local 881 will sit down and negotiate a collective bargaining agreement that will be fair to the new employers and importantly, will fairly compensate the employees who will be charged with building the business.”

Another Palos Heights Dominick’s employee called Powell’s prediction “posturing” and “cold comfort.”

“If Aldi or Food4Less or some joe-blow warehouse store comes in here, we won’t even be in a union,” said the staffer as he gathered shopping carts in the parking lot. “I don’t think the union has done much for us — at least not that I can see.”

Customers expressed disappointment and even anger with Safeway’s decision.

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Heights (Continued from page 1) a closer eye” on individuals and organizations posting signs, ribbons and other materials on the public way.

Others have encouraged the city to get a handle on unauthorized signs in Palos Heights, most notably Alderman Robert Basso (2nd Ward), who said in a committee meeting back on Sept.

17 that he wants “to revisit the sign ordinance” to include size, placement, frequency, manner in which they are affixed to public property and more.

30 years. I rely on this place. I enjoy shopping here on Saturdays. This is my store,” said Palos Heights resident Joan Henkel.

Ever since Safeway took over [in 1998], they’ve done nothing but tinker and mess things up.

“They got rid of the Dominick’s [house] brands and brought in new items that nobody wanted,” she continued. “Two years ago, they completely mishandled the Just 4 U coupon program. Then there was that scandal where [coupon blogger] Jill Cataldo found all the outdated food sitting on shelves at Dominick’s. The only thing that stayed the same was the friendliness of the workers — and sadly, they’re the ones who will suffer most.”

Echoing the assertion was Bill Davies of Worth. “[Dominick’s] used to have a slogan that ‘Our store is your store.’ I guess we learned that’s nothing but an empty advertising jingle. Where will I shop [after the store closes]?

I have no idea,” he said.

Beyond the fate of the employees and the convenience of grocery shoppers, the coming shutdown poses yet another dilemma for the Indian Trails shopping center, already struggling in a continued sluggish economy and pocked with

vacant storefronts and the black eye of a still-shuttered Bakers Square restaurant on a high-visibility outlot.

Palos Heights officials say they are on top of the situation.

“We have already spoken with Dominick’s corporate [officials], and we will work with them to market the property,” said Palos Heights City Administrator Dan Nisavic. “We will also do some marketing ourselves. It’s early [in the process], but we are moving forward.”

Nisavic predicted that the Dominick’s store and gas station will be sold off separately. He added that the impact of the loss of sales tax revenue from Dominick’s will not be felt until months into 2014.

Nisavic said the store is in the “top 20” among sales tax generators in the city.

Some customers tried to find a silver lining in the cloud. “It’s not good that we’re losing Dominick’s, but I don’t think everyone needs to be so glum,” said Patti Quasny of Palos Park. “Hopefully, this is an opportunity to get an upgrade.

I hope the people in charge [in Palos Heights] get on the phone with Mariano’s or some other topquality company and get them in here. It can be done, I think.”

Also at the Oct. 8 committee meeting, two owners of Harvest Room, 7164 W. 127th St., appeared to clarify their intentions regarding the sale of bottles of wine via a Napa Valley-style wine club they are launching.

The issue was the subject of a news article in the Sept. 19 edition of The Regional News.

Harvest Room’s request for special licensure to sell bottles of wine was ignored by the committee after at least one alderman expressed reservations about the idea.

At the Oct. 8 meeting, Carri and Chris Sirigas acknowledged that their current liquor license does not allow for package sales

and said they were seeking the committee’s guidance. The consensus of the committee was that Harvest Room should simply apply for an additional liquor license that would allow such sales, leaving the decision in the hands of Mayor Straz, the city’s liquor commissioner.

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Lynn Cialdella of Parkway Bank & Trust (center) poses with employees at last year’s Orland Park Area Chamber Community Expo. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge for admission.

Pat Chruscinski staffs the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce booth for Alvernia Manor at last year’s Community Expo. Alvernia Manor will once again be an exhibitor at the 2013 Community Expo this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandburg High School.

Spend this Saturday morning at the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Community Expo and learn what products and services are available in the community.

The chamber’s 24th annual expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sandburg High School,

Advocate Children’s Hospital Kid’s Fair Extraordinaire. The Kid’s Fair attracts children of all ages with their healthcare related fun activities. There will also be clowns, a raffle and local entertainment as well as the individualized activities at the

Orland Community Expo will pulse with activities 13300 S. La Grange Road.

“Keeping the shopping dollars local is a win-win for everyone,” said Keloryn Putnam executive director of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce. “By keeping our tax dollars local we can all make a difference in our own

communities” The morning’s activities will include the Culinary Corner, which is one of the Expo’s more popular events. At the Corner, Chamber restaurants and caterers distribute small food samples to attendees.

Another popular activity is

Exhibitor booths.

We encourage our exhibitors to be creative and have a fun activity at their booth,” Putnam says. “Even in today’s social media world, there is no substitute for face to face customer contact and the Expo is a great way to achieve

that direct contact.”

There is no charge for attending the Expo and all are welcome to attend.

Visit the chamber’s website at orlandparkchamber.org or call the chamber office at 349-2972 for more information.

Woman charged with DUI Palos Heights police charged Sharon Jenkins, 24, of Hazelcrest, with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage. She was pulled over by police in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 1:27 a.m. last Sunday after her vehicle was reportedly detected speeding and swerving, police said. Bond was set at $1,000, and her court date is Nov. 5.

In other Palos Heights police news, Francisco Martinez, 39, of Burbank, was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, as well as failure to give aid or information.

A vehicle driven by Martinez reportedly struck another vehicle in a parking lot in the 11800 block of South Southwest Highway at 4:25 p.m. last Sunday.

He was later located and taken into custody, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and Martinez is scheduled to appear in court on Nov.22.

William S. Owens, 30, of Lombard, was charged with driving on a suspended license, speeding and no proof of insurance. He was pulled over by police when his vehicle was reportedly spotting speeding in the 7900 block of West College Drive. Bond was set at $2,000, and Owens is set to appear in court on Nov. 5.

Police charged Curtis D. Harris, 33, of Chicago, with driving on a suspended license and failure

to appear in court. Lewis was reportedly taken into custody by Riverside Police last Sunday and to dim headlights. Police stopped brought to Palos Heights, where his vehicle in the 6400 block of she was processed at 5:16 a.m.

West 127th Street at 12:28 a.m. She had originally been charged last Saturday. Bond was set at with DUI, improper lane use, and $1,500, and Mejia is scheduled to no proof of insurance after her appear in court on Dec. 22. vehicle was pulled over in the Janine M. Lewis, 34, of Bur- 12700 block of South Harlem bank, was charged with failing Avenue on Sept. 7, police said.

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Man punches elderly woman in car: police Palos Heights police arrested Bernard E. Anderson Jr., 58, of Sauk Village, and charged him with aggravated battery.

Anderson allegedly punched a 73-year-old Crestwood woman in the face while she sat behind the wheel of her car in the 7100 block of West College Drive at 6:39 a.m. Monday.

Anderson reportedly was angry with the woman for allegedly cutting him off in traffic, police said.

The alleged victim told police that after Anderson returned to his vehicle and drove away, she Bernard E. Anderson followed. Her grandson, also in the vehicle, called 911 to alert Anderson was scheduled to appolice, who stopped Anderson’s pear at a bond hearing Wednesvehicle seven blocks west. day, police said.

Man charged with battery and resisting a peace officer Orland Park police arrested John C. Steiner, 48, of Oak Forest, at 10:47 p.m. Sept. 24 and charged him with battery and resisting a peace officer. The manager of a restaurant in the 15800 block of Harlem Avenue told police Steiner made a purchase, but then sat at the table a long time and fell asleep, according to the police report.

When police asked him to leave, he allegedly became aggressive and confrontational and bumped and spat on the officer. Steiner then resisted arrest by crouching, bending and pulling away, police said.

The officer used a control tactic and applied pressure to Steiner’s right thumb to get him under control, police said. Steiner has a court date of October 25 at the 5th Municipal District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview.

In other Orland Park police news, Kielana Glover, was arrested at 2:09 p.m. Sept. 22 and charged with battery and disorderly conduct after she created a disturbance at a business in the 15600 block of 94th Avenue, police said. According

ORLAND PARK POLICE to the police report, the store manager told Glover he needed to assist other patrons while she filled out paperwork. She then finished the form and became agitated when the manager could not help her right away, police said. Glover allegedly knocked items off store shelves and shoved and stepped on the toes of another customer as she made her way forward to argue with the manager. She has a court date of Oct. 18 in Bridgeview. The police report had no listing of Glover’s age or place of residence.

Andrew J. Topel, 31, of Orland Park, was arrested at 9:43 p.m.

Sept. 21 and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol after he crashed a motorcycle into a vehicle parked on the fourth level of a parking garage in the 9700 block of Crescent Park Circle, police said. A witness to the crash told police Topel was driving approximately 40 mph in the garage when his bike veered and crashed

into the rear passenger’s side of a late model Chevrolet Cruze, according to the police report.

The witness said Topel appeared drunk and was possibly trying to leave the scene, police said. He reportedly refused field sobriety tests and a portable breath test.

Topel had a court date of Oct. 9 in Bridgeview.

Lucio Fixz-Vela, 31, of Orland Park, was arrested at 3:46 p.m.

Sept. 27 and charged with speeding, driving without a valid driver’s license and operation of an uninsured motor vehicle after he was stopped in the 10200 block of 151st Street. Fixz-Vela drove 40 mph in a 20 mph zone, police said. He has a court date of Nov. 12 in Bridgeview.

Pauline Leitzell, 57, of Orland Park, was cited with retail theft at 5:26 p.m. Sept. 25 after she allegedly took two tubes of lipstick with a total retail value of $46 from a store in the Orland Square shopping center, police said.

She has a court date of Nov. 12 in Bridgeview.

Palos Park police name community liaison officer Police Commissioner Dan Polk has announced that Palos Park Officer Deb Legatzke has assumed her duties as the department’s Investigative Support officer to assist in follow up investigations, interviews, coordinating community resources, crime prevention and awareness.

Legatzke, a graduate of Queen of Peace High School, is a 30 year veteran who has held the rank of Patrol Officer, Corporal, Canine Handler, Sergeant and Lieutenant with the Palos Hills Police

Department. She joined the Palos Park department in 2010.

Legatzke holds an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement from Moraine Valley Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Justice from Lewis University. She is also a graduate of the School of Police Staff And Command at Northwestern University. She cares for her ailing dog Kelsey, a German shepherd who she obtained after her longtime canine patrol partner Seffe passed away.

Chief Joe Miller said of Legatzke, “Debbie is committed to this profession and combining her compassion and knowledge, she will be a great resource to all of our homeowners, community members, victims, and businesses.”

Officer Legatzke will serve as Palos Park’s lead person in encouraging community involvement in policing, providing the community information to stay safe and to make people comfortable enough to call the police when necessary.

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Heights Fire Dist. names officers Pausing for a photo after the Oct. 9 meeting of the Palos Heights Fire Protection District are Chief Tim Sarhage (from left), President Bernie Kay, Lt. Joseph Stefanko, Trustee Sheila Corrigan, Captain Allen Dagys, Probationary Firefighter Zachary Zweizig, and Trustee Bill Storrs.

Dagys, a 19-year veteran of the district, was promoted to the rank of captain, filling the vacancy created by the recent retirement of Capt. Richard Czajkowski.

Stefanko, a six-year veteran of the district, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant, filling the vacancy created by Dagys promotion.

Zweizig was sworn in as a probationary firefighter/paramedic.

Accused drunken driver charged Palos Park police charged Filiberto Calixto, 49, of Orland Park, with DUI and improper lane usage. He was pulled over after police reportedly saw his car moving erratically near 123rd and La Grange Road at 2:35 a.m.

Oct. 5. Bond was set at $3,000, and Calixto is due in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 26.

In other Palos Park police news, Jonathan L. Culpepper, 27, of Flossmoor, was charged with DUI, transporting open alcohol, and improper lane usage. Police stopped his vehicle in the 13100 block of South La Grange Road at 12:26 a.m. Oct. 7. Culpepper allegedly admitted to having a glass of whiskey in the center console of his vehicle, according to the police report.

Culpepper is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 26.

Police charged Ernest Minyard, 37, of Worth, with driv-

PALOS PARK POLICE ing on a suspended license. He was pulled over by police in the 13100 block of South Southwest Highway at 3:08 p.m. Oct. 3 after he was allegedly failed to signal a turn. He is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview tomorrow.

Abraham Roa-Vargas, 25, of Maywood, was charged with driving without a license. He was stopped by police for not having a light illuminating his rear license plate in the 12900 block of South La Grange Road at 11:58 p.m. Oct. 2. He is set to appear in court in Bridgeview tomorrow.

Police charged Anthony Allen Rose, 48, of Joliet, with driving on a revoked license, speeding, and transporting open alcohol.

He was pulled over by police near Route 83 and St. Moritz

at 5:42 p.m. Oct. 1 after they reportedly detected his vehicle traveling at 70 miles per hour — 30 miles per hour over the speed limit, police said. Police said they found an open can of Ice House beer in the car. He is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview tomorrow.

Serena Anglim, 24, of Justice, was cited for possession of cannabis. Her car was stopped by police in the 13100 block of South La Grange Road at 7:52 p.m. Oct. 1, after police saw a broken tail light, police said. Officers said they detected the odor of cannabis wafting from the car and spotted a partially smoked blunt inside. Police administered a field test to Anglim to ensure that she was capable of driving.

She passed and drove away with the citation and warning about the tail light. She was given an optional adjudication court date of Nov. 6.

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District 230 Relay for Life honored as top youth relay

The 2013 District 230 Relay For Life was recognized for being the most successful and largest high school Relay in the nation. Raising more than $350,000 last year, it was only surpassed by Virginia Tech University for youth relays in the country.

Representing the District 230 All-Youth Relay for Life team at the Illinois Relay For Life Leadership Conference at Concordia University were students Justin McCurdy from Sandburg, Julie Zielinski from Stagg, Nora Chlum from Andrew, Maureen Strode from Sandburg and teacher Jake Kruchten from Sandburg.

In addition to the current Photo by Tim Hadac students leaders’ participation Three local fine arts scholarship winners pause for a photo with Palos Park Woman’s Club Fine Arts Chair Dolores Barnes last Thursday at the conference, the success of before enjoying a pleasant lunch with club members at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church. Smiling at their success are Cameryn the District 230 Relay For Life Wysocki, of Palos Heights, (from left) Sophie Kowaleski, of Orland Park, and Alfonso Sahagun, of Palos Hills. Also earning a scholarship was apparent. The two individufrom the club was Stephanie Slager. The winners, all students at Stagg or Sandburg High Schools and recommended by faculty members, als who organized the conference used their $300 awards to further their arts-related education. were Kyle Polk and Zach Doman, 2011 graduates of Sandburg and Andrew High Schools.

There were three guest speak-

Palos Park Woman’s Club luncheon recognizes club’s fine arts scholars

by Dolores Barnes Palos Park Woman’s Club Stephanie Slager began dance lessons at the age of 3. She has been involved in the Stagg High School poms team and Orchesis dance company for three years.

Stephanie has won various pom competitions through grade school and high school. Her recommending teacher, Patricia Regan, stated that Stephanie is a very energetic young lady and always gives 110 percent in her class. She also stated that Stephanie is a kind, hard-working, very enthusiastic and all around great student.

Alfonso Sahagun, also known as Poncho, at Stagg High School has been involved in dance since the age of 3. He is a varsity distance track runner, had one year of cross country and two years of soccer.

Poncho and some friends have entered the Stagg talent show and have won first place for two years in a row. His plan is to open his own dance studio. His scholarship

was used to attend the Visceral Dance Center in Chicago. Nicole Stachon, his recommending teacher stated the following. “Alfonso [Poncho] is by far one of my most passionate juniors this years. I have taught him in dance 1 and 2 and have directed him in Orchesis for his two seasons. He is known for his unique choreography. He performed a solo in December at the Physical Education Dancing Arts Showcase and the crowd gave him a standing ovation for his original performance. He simply took my breath away with his performance.”

Sophie Kowaleski is a student at Sandburg High School. She has been taking dance classes at the Stage Door Dance Academy since the age of 2. She has studied ballet, jazz, tap and a little hip hop.

Sophie has also attended dance conventions and taken classes with famous choreographers. Recently she traveled to New York for the Rockette Summer Intensive where she trained in the Tockette style

for a week. For 15 years, Sophie has been studying dance, including Sandburg’s Orchesis troupe and their varsity poms team for three years. She has received 1st place awards and a high gold award for her solo at Adrenaline Dance Convention and Competition. Sophie has also competed at many dance conventions and competitions. Sophie’s recommending teacher, Heidi Stillwagon stated that Sophie is a talented dancer that would be a great recipient of the Palos Park Woman’s Club Scholarship. She has attended many camps over the Summer and it’s very obvious that she has learned many things from them.

Cameryn Wysocki has been a member of Stagg High School’s wind symphony for three years, a member of Stagg’s choir for three years and sings with the small groups such as the Christmas Carolers. She is also in the Marching Band, one year playing saxaphone, two years drum major and pep and jazz bands and Drama

Club for three years. This year Cameryn was selected to continue on to the State Level in the Illinois Music Educators Association District 1 Choral Festival where she participated in the 2013 All state Honors Chorus. This past Summer, Cameryn was selected to be most outstanding Drum Major.

She said that, “Smith Walbridge teaches you how to work efficiently with people, have fun at the same time and the importance of working together and positive encouragement. Robert Mecozzi, Cameryn’s recommending teacher stated that, “he was pleased with the exceptional influence that Cameryn has had on our music program throughout her tenure at Stagg High School. She has consistently demonstrated tremendous leadership qualities and dedication to both her curricular and co-curricular activities. Cam is able to maintain a superior academic record while also finding numerous ways to get involved in and out of school.”

ers including retired Sandburg Principal Debbie Boniface, Sandburg student Maureen Strode and an American Cancer Society representative.

Also, two of the three breakout sessions were led by Sandburg students Justin McCurdy and Barrie Chileen.

Throughout the conference, District 230 students gave tips and advice to representatives from top-notch universities such as Northwestern University, University of Illinois, DePaul University and the University of Chicago on how to make their Relay For Life events successful.

“The District 230 Relay For Life has become world-renown due to the success, dedication and ingenuity of the students and staff over the past 17 years,” said Kruchten. “In that time, District 230’s Relay has raised more than $3.35 million for cancer research and support for those undergoing treatment.”

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Mount Assisi open house

Mount Assisi Academy will hold an open house this Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the school, 13860 Main St. in Lemont.

For information, visit mtassisi. org, or call (630) 257-7844.

Comedy night at Mount Assisi

The Mount Assisi Booster Club presents its 10th annual Comedy Night Saturday, Nov. 2, at the school, 13860 Main St. in Lemont.

SXU fall campus visit day Doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m.; show at 8:30 p.m.

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Student News Sandburg High School senior Mike Roberts, of Orland Park, has been selected to perform trumpet with the All-American Marching Band at the All-American Bowl in January. Organizers announced his selection last month in the school’s Performing Arts Center.

Roberts is among only 125 AllAmerican Marching Band members selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to San Antonio, Texas, to march in the halftime performance of the All-American

Bowl at the Alamodome.

Trumpet player Mike Roberts is an accomplished musician. He has been a drum major for the Eagles for the past two years and is a member of the school’s marching, jazz, concert and basketball bands.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football game in the nation. Produced by All American Games, this Bowl features the nation’s top high school senior football players and marching musicians.

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Shepard offers cheerleading camp Coaches and cheerleaders from Shepard High School will host a youth camp on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Shepard is at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. Parents can bring their children to the gymnasium.

The camp will include instruction on jumps, stunts, motions, and chants. As a group, the campers will perform what they’ve learned a halftime of the Shepard sophomore football game on Friday, Oct. 25.

Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt. Parents can send a check to the athletic department at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463.

Every day counts at Chicago Christian High At Chicago Christian High School, every year starts with a theme.

The theme for this year is “Every Day Counts.” “We find that the theme really helps focus our students and faculty on remembering what is important, and

what we want to accomplish in the year,” stated Principal Robert Payne.

Counselor Cristin Lenters went on to say: “In Every Day Counts,” we can encourage our students to work at their fullest potential every day, or even to take this day

to try something new; to meet a new person or try out for a new activity.”

The chapel team at CCHS also uses the theme. This month they have chosen to expand on it by focusing on “Every Person Counts.”

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Dr. Stevensen engages students and faculty in a lunch sponsored by Chicago Christian High’s Mosaic Diversity Group.

Last week, CCHS hosted Dr. Rik Stevensen, the senior pastor of City Hope Ministries in Grand Rapids, Mich. Dr. Stevensen is also a professor of African Studies at Grand Valley State University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. On Thursday, the 6th-8th graders from the SCCS elementary campuses joined the high school students for Chapel.

Dr. Stevensen reminded students that God loves diversity, and they should embrace their own unique qualities.

On Friday, Oct. 11, Dr. Stevensen continued to speak to students about embracing racial diversity among God’s people.

Mosaic, the school’s diversity club, sponsored a lunch with Dr. Stevensen. The group hoped the lunch would give students the chance to discuss with him how to encourage unity with diversity in the student body.

“With over 20 percent of our students representing minorities, we want to ensure that every student is a valued member of our community. Opportunities like this will help us all grow in this direction,” said Payne.

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 individuals 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.

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Paranormal Conference II Intrigued by ghosts, UFOs, crystals, psychics, the power of Chi and more?

Paranormal Conference II will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. this

Saturday, Oct. 19, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20.

More than 20 vendors will be on hand in the Grand Ballroom at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway in Orland Park.

Admission is $10 or $15 for a two-day pass. All proceeds will benefit the Palos Park Recreation Department.

Lectures and seminars continue both days free to all patrons of the conference. Topics include: UFOs, Chi Projection Healing, Ghost Hunting, Crystal Work, Past Life Regression Scrying, Alternative Medic, and more. Some of the presenters are Bill Homann, the caretaker of the world renowned Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull and Michael Kleen, author of “Hunting Ghosts.”

Register at the Palos Park Recreation Department, 8910 W. 123rd St., Palos Park or call 671-3760 for more information.

Kids garage sale vendors may signup The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will hold its annual Kids Garage Sale and Santa’s Workshop Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Find bargains for holiday gift giving. The sale is open to the public and admission is free.

Children interested in selling gently used toys, books, and games or want to sell your homemade crafts there is still time to register. Cost is $5 a table and set up begins at 9 a.m.

For more information, call the Recreation Center at 361-1807 or stop by the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights.

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Orland’s Open Spelling Bee invites contestants this Sunday     The 35th annual Orland Open Spelling Bee will begin at 2 p.m. this Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S.

    The Orland Park operation has grown from its one caller in 1979 to two in 1983, four in 1989, six in 2000 and now seven callers for 500 words, which takes more than three hours.     “The idea of an open spelling bee came from Little House On the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder,� organizer Bill Smith said. “In 1882, in DeSmet, Dakota Territory, the town had an all-town spelling bee. Pa won and Laura finished third,� Smith said smiling.     Smith’s first open bee dates back to 1976 when he ran the Oak Lawn Bicentennial Open Bee at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Over the last several decades, Smith has organized nearly 100 open bees in five states.

Submitted photo     The village of Orland Park has Past Orland Park Open Spelling Bee champions include Dan co-sponsored the Orland Open McNicholas (2007 and 2008), Laura Prosapio (2010) and Melanie Bee since 1983 with Trustee Mobley (2006 and 2009).

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Ravinia Ave.     The contest is free and open to seniors, adults, teens and children age eight and older.

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Dr. Bill Smith (center) and Trustee Ed Schussler (second from right) join past Orland Park Open Spelling Bee champions, including Tom Doyle (2012), Melanie Mobley (2006 and 2009), Dan McNicholas (2007 and 2008) and Brian Sullivan (1991, 1995 and 2002). the original contest judges in 1979.     The youngest winner of the Orland Open Bee was Michael Sheehan in 1982, then a 13 year old student from St. Michael School. The late Kathleen Foley won the contest eight times from 1992 through 2005 with Brian Sullivan winning three times.     This Sunday, participants ages eight through 10 will begin

Community Notes Early Palos history with Historical Society     The Palos Historical Society will hold its fall program in the Community Room at the Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd., this Friday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m.     Robert Busch will be the speaker on the topic of the early Palos area.     The public is invited, one need not be a member to attend.     Refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call Maria Rogers at 4481410.

Orland Rotary Oktoberfest includes Chamber after hours     Celebrate Oktoberfest with the members of the Orland Park Rotary and Silver Lake Country Club at a business after-hours event today (Thursday) from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave.     Mix and mingle with Rotary board members and learn more about the mission and purpose of the Rotary Club. Granite City Brewery and Silver Lake Country Club will provide light refreshments.     For more information or to RSVP, call 349-2972, or visit the Chamber website at orlandpark chamber.org.

Orland Democrats hosting Oktoberfest

Home Energy Savings Program.     Participants are asked to register by Oct. 21. For details, call     The Orland Township Regular 361-1873 or email marketing@ Democratic Organization will host lakekatherine.org. an Oktoberfest celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Identity theft Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 awareness seminar S. Ravinia Ave.     Admission is free for seniors and     An identity theft seminar is set members of the Orland Township for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22 at the Regular Democratic Organization. Palos Park Public Library, 12330 All others will be charged $10 at S. Forest Glen Blvd. the door.     Featured speaker is Standard     Admission includes a catered Bank Security Director Mike Tardi. dinner, as well as beer, wine and Learn how to protect against fraud soft drinks. schemes, identity theft, and how to     Free flu shots will be avail- secure personal information. able for organization members     Call the library to register at 448and seniors.

1530 or visit the library online at palosparklibrary.org.

Lake Katherine hosts energy saving workshop

    An hour-long “energy conservation at home� workshop is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the auditorium at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive.     Admission is free. Attendees will learn how to make simple changes at home to reduce energy bills, see how a home energy audit works, and find out about rebate programs and discounts available for ComEd and Nicor customers under the

PumpKids Painting Party     The PumpKids Painting Party and Harvest Corner of Treats will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the plaza next to Chalet Florist, 123rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights.     Paint a pumpkin that you can take home: $1 for mini pumpkin, $2 medium. Includes paint and stickers.     The event also includes face painting, a clown balloonist, and pizza, popcorn, apple cider, bakery treats for sale. Rain location

Benefits & Fundraisers Hockey players helping fight holiday hunger     Local high school students who play with Cobras Hockey Club will gather in Oak Lawn on Saturday, Nov. 2 to collect turkeys (or cash donations that will be used to purchase turkeys) to benefit Together We Cope, a non-profit agency based in Tinley Park that assists families in crisis

from 22 south suburban communities—including Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park.     The turkey drive will take place in front of Stacked Restaurant, 5273 W. 95th St., from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The frozen turkeys will be distributed later that month to families that receive food assistance from Together We Cope’s food pantry. On average, 65 south suburban families per day, five days per week, receive groceries

from the TWC pantry.     The public is welcome to donate cash, as well as fresh or frozen turkeys. For more information, call Together We Cope at 6335040.     The Cobras organization was founded in 1997 and currently serves students from Andrew, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Shepard, Stagg, Richards and Evergreen Park high schools.

Library Notes Heights library upcoming events

be three showings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 p.m. and (please note earlier start time) at 6 p.m.     • A Gift from the Sea will be presented this Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. This classic guide on solitude, relationships, age, and love will be dramatized with staging and music, interpreting Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s wise and timeless meditations.     • Inside the Devil in the White City Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

This program, presented by teacher and lecturer, Barbara Geiger,

and overall. Twelve ribbons are awarded to ages eight to 10 with 12 ribbons awarded to overall winners.     Pre-registration is strongly encouraged by sending an email to PCOrland@gmail.com with the participant’s name, address, phone, age, school and if a past trophy winner. Or, participants can call (815) 713-5502 or 4297764 to register by phone.

Halloween Haunts is nearby MidVilla Pizza, 12226 S. Halloween party Harlem Ave.     The party is sponsored by the at Palos Park Rec. Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s home life and arts committees.     A frighteningly fun Halloween Party Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palos Park Shred documents Recreation Department, 8901 W. on Saturday 123rd St.     The public is invited to bring     Palos Park Garden Guild will and shred personal documents at no charge at an event set for 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Worth Township headquarters, 11601 S. Pulaski Road.

Crafters sought     The event is sponsored by A T & T and hosted by State Sen. for Stagg show Bill Cunningham and State Rep. Fran Hurley.     Stagg High School Music Boosters art/craft show will be held Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Holiday crafts with and Nov. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 Heights TV craft ladies p.m.     Join PHTV’s “Just for the Art of It� hosts Karen and Mary for their Holiday Gift and Craft program at the Palos Park Public Library this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m.     Learn gift-wrapping ideas, how Sons of Italy to create holiday favors, a handpasta dinner crafted pin, and more. Attendees will be entered in a raffle to win     The Order Sons of Italy Leone one of the crafted items.

D’Oro Lodge No. 2700 sponsors its     Call the library for any ques- 12th annual pasta dinner at Tinley tions at 448-1530 or visit the Park High School, 6111 W. 175th library’s website at palospark St. this Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 library.org. The library is at 12330 to 5 p.m.

Forest Glen Blvd.     Proceeds go towards the Joseph Caldarone College Scholarship Fund, charity and general lodge activities.     This event includes live entertainment by professional singers Operation Blessing Mike Valentine and his wife Ginger. pancake brunch Jim Bicek, Orland Township Senior Idol Contest finalist, will also     The 30th annual pancake entertain with a variety of songs. brunch to benefit Operation Bless- He is a member of the Sounds of ing of Southwest Chicagoland will Illinois Barbershop Chorus. be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from     The meal of pasta and meat8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Moraine Val- balls is prepared by Palermo’s Resley Church, 6300 W. 127th St. in taurant of Tinley Park. Bread is Palos Heights. supplied by Labriola Bakery and     Suggested donation: $5 per salad, dessert and beverage are person, $10 per family. included. There are raffles and 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.     • Crafty Kids — Kids in grades K through 4 can get creative as South Suburban they work on a spooky ghost craft Civil War Roundtable on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 4 p.m.

Registration is required.     The South Suburban Civil War     • Pumpkin Math — First- and Roundtable will meet Thursday, second-graders can come to the Oct. 24, at 7 p.m., at Ed & Joe’s library on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 4 Pizza, 17332 S. Oak Park Ave. in p.m., for a fun, hands-on program Tinley Park. using pumpkins to add, subtract,     Jill Silbert will present Women measure and graph. Registration in Camp, an inside view. is required.     Arrive by 6 p.m. if coming for     All programs are free and dinner before the meeting and open to everyone at the Palos program. For information, email Heights Public Library, 12501 SSCWRT@gmail.com, or call (815) S. 71st Ave. For more informa- 469-7015. tion or to register for a program, visit palosheightslibrary.org, call Palos Newcomers Club 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.     The Palos Newcomers Club will hold a luncheon meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Silver Lake Identity Theft Country Club, 147th and 82nd Awareness Seminar

traces the steps of Henry Holmes — the notorious and evil genius who owned the World’s Fair Hotel     The following events will take on 63rd Street — where he murplace at the Palos Heights Public dered several of his victims. BarLibrary, 12501 S. 71st Ave. bara will talk about master archi    • Bring your projects to the tect and planner Daniel Burnham Needle Club and enjoy the comwho made the fair happen and pany of others while working on later developed a city plan that Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. put Chicago on the map. Discover to noon. New members always fascinating details about Holmes, welcome. the fair, and Victorian Chicago.     • Thursdays at the Movies to    • Have some Pasta with Poe day will show the 1957 film “The while Terry Lynch performs and Spirit of St. Louis.â€? There will retells some of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest works on Friday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. A light pasta dinner will be served. Tickets are $10 and available at the library until Oct. 18. Sorry, no refunds will be issued.     Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All pro-     The Palos Park Public Library grams are free and open to the will host an Identity Theft Semipublic unless otherwise noted. nar Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. with Standard Bank Security Director Mike Tardi.

Heights library     Learn how to protect against youth programs fraud schemes, identity theft, and     • Tween Time — Kids in grade how to secure personal informa4 and 5 can come to the library tion. on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m.,     Call the library to register at for some fun with friends and 448-1530 or visit the library ona snack too. Make Halloween line at palosparklibrary.org. The jewelry. library is located at 12330 Forest     • Friday Morning Fun — Drop Glen Blvd. in Palos Park. in at the library on Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. for stories, music, Ghost show treats and fun. This program is for kids ages 2 to 6.     William Pack brings his ghost Submitted photo     • Teen Gaming — Unwind on show “The Hauntingâ€? to the Friday, Oct. 18, from 2:30 to 4:30 Palos Park Public Library, 12330 p.m., with Wii or X-Box games S. Forest Glen Blvd., at 7 p.m. in the Young Adult area. This Wednesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. for an    The Palos Heights Farmers Market ended its season Wednesday program is for teens in grades interactive performance of spinelast week at the city’s municipal parking lot/Mural Square on Harlem 6 and up. tingling horror stories, eerie ChiAvenue.     • Lego Builders — Kids ages cago-area history and inexplicable    Market organizers extended congratulations to Palos Heights 4 and up can let their imagina- paranormal occurrences. resident Paul Lombardo, winner of the 2013 Frequent Shopper Card tion soar while playing with Lego     For more information or to Raffle. Paul’s card was one of 80 cards submitted this year. He is blocks on Sunday, Oct. 20, at 2 register, call the library at 448shown with the winning baskets. p.m.

1530.

Frequent shopper winner

promptly at 2 p.m. with those ages 11 and over joining in at 2:45 p.m.

Former trophy and ribbon winners come on board at 3:30 p.m. with the contest ending around 4:30 p.m. There is no cost to participate and contestants need not live in Orland Park.     Twelve trophies are awarded to the top three spellers in each of the four categories, ages eight to 10; ages 11 to 14; high school

provide crafts and pumpkin decorating courtesy of the Palos Lions Club. Halloween excitement with games, inflatable jumpy, costume contests grouped by ages, two outdoor haunted walks, prizes and more. Cost is $3 per child at the door for ages 3-10. Call 671-3760 for more information.

Crafts & Bazaars     The Boosters are accepting applications from crafters and artists for the show. Cost is $95 per 80 sq. ft. booth space for the two-day run of the show.     For more information or to receive an application. Call 9747520 or 361-8298.

Club Activities Avenue in Orland Park.     Cocktails are at 11 a.m., with lunch served at noon.     After a short business meeting, the ladies will be entertained by Leslie Goddard, who will present a program on Jacqueline Kennedy.     Guests are welcome to attend.

For reservations, call Mickey at 448-0309.

Daughters of the American Revolution October luncheon     The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its 32nd anniversary luncheon at noon on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Beggars Pizza, 15600 S. Cicero, Oak Forest.     The cost is $10, and reservations are required. The speaker will be Gloria Flathom, District IV director.     Membership in the DAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution.     Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend. To RSVP, call (815) 464-0509 or email: swallowcliffdar@comcast.net.

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50 Years Ago This Week The 76 winners in the Fire Prevention Contest sponsored by the Palos Heights Volunteer Fire Department receive their prizes at a ceremony held Saturday afternoon at the firehouse. The students are from Arrowhead, Indian Hill, Palos Heights, Crab Orchard, Palos East, St. Alexander and Palos Heights Lutheran schools.

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From Oct. 16, 2003

10 Years Ago This Week Families come from miles around every October to buy pumpkins at the Center in Palos Park. On Saturday, Anthony Smeraldo and his brother Michael chose pumpkins so large that they hitched a ride in a golf cart back to the parking lot.

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Big lake, beautiful Lake Superior (From Oct. 17, 1985) Up here in Wisconsin, Lake Superior is nearby, and is a constant consideration in our lives. Most of the cities we visit are located on the big lake — Duluth, Superior, Ashland, Washburn and Bayfield.

In Duluth, the 30-mile skyline parkway, along the hill above the city, offers spectacular views of the lake, the harbor, the big ships from all over the world, and numerous sailboats. The water is blue and the waves always sparkle in the sun.

At Ashland, on the other hand, the lake is usually muddy. Only one time this summer have I seen it blue.

Yesterday, after frequent rains, the water was almost orange.

Across the lake a couple of miles from Bayfield is Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands. Ferry boats carry passengers to Madeline every 15 minutes in summer.

It is a favorite place to take guests because it has a number of attractions — a museum, a craft shop, a gift shop, a golf course, an airfield, a large marina containing some really fabulous yacht, an old Indian cemetery, an excellent beach and several very fine restaurants.

In winter, when the lake freezes, residents of Madeline Island, including the children who go to school in Bayfield, use wind sleds for trans-

Virginia Richards (1914 1995) portation until the ice is deep and strong enough to support cars. Then little evergreen trees are used to make the roadway.

Once, several years ago, someone tried to move a house across the ice from the mainland to Madeline Island. They were almost to the shore when the ice broke and tow-truck and house sank to the bottom. They’re still there.

Lake Superior is the largest lake in the United States but second in the world. Lake Baikal in Siberia is deeper and has more volume but Superior covers more area.

The volume of water in Lake Superior is 3,000,000,000,000. (That’s three trillion, I think.) It’s enough to flood all of Canada, the United States, Mexico and all of South America with one foot of water.

Lake Superior comprises 31,280 square miles. It is 350 miles long and 160 miles wide. The shoreline

is 1,826 miles long. It takes three days to drive around the lake. It drains 49,305 square miles in the United States and Canada.

If such figures are hard to appreciate, consider these: Lake Superior’s area is more than that of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont and New Hampshire combined. It takes the sun 30 minutes to travel across the lake. It’s still dark in Duluth when the sun is shining at the Soo. The shoreline of Lake Superior is sparsely settled, the only major metropolitan areas being Duluth and Thunder Bay in Canada.

Even in summer, the water of Lake Superior is icy cold. Our daughter was the only member of our From Oct. 16, 2003 family who could ever swim in it.

The rest of us, after sticking in a timid toe, stood on the bank and marvelled at how she could do it.

The winter of 1979 was the only From a distance, the Palos Heights Metra station looks ready to accept passengers, but the commuter year in recent history that the en- rail agency says it needs about another year to complete the parking lot and related work required tire lake froze over from shore to along Southwest Highway before it can begin operating. shore.

We are indebted for some of these facts about the lake to Roger O’Malley who writes a delightful column for the Iron River Pioneer and other papers. He, in turn, got most of the facts from a bulletin published by the University of Minnesota.

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What will you miss most about Dominick’s, and where will you shop for groceries after they depart?

(Asked outside the Dominick’s at 127th and Ridgeland, one of 72 Dominick’s slated to close in the weeks ahead.)

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Kathi Sterling, Palos Heights “I’ll miss its proximity to my home, and I’ll miss the Starbucks.

I may shop at Jewel.”

Daniel Hack, Palos Heights “[I’ll miss] that I have shopped here for the last 32 years of my life. We’ll see if they get bought out [by another grocer].”

Mary Jane Jennison, Oak Lawn “I’ll miss the convenience, as well as their nice fruits and vegetables. I’ll probably shop at Jewel or Fairplay.”

Joe, Palos Heights “[I’ll miss] the convenience. It’s close. I hope another place comes in here. If not, I’m not sure where I’ll shop.”

Patricia Prendergast, Palos Park “I’ll miss the convenience, as well as the bakery. I’m not sure where I’ll shop. I have relied heavily on Dominick’s.”

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Pick of the Litter

By John R. Fleming, DVM Dear Dr. Fleming: I take my dog to another vet and I didn’t understand her reasoning, so could I ask you a question? I have an 8-year-old Collie, Buffy, who has dry flakey skin. My vet did some treatments that helped at first but the problem keeps coming back. Last week she tested Buffy’s thyroid gland and her blood level was 1.1 and the normal range is 1.0 – 4.0 (she gave me a copy of the test). My vet wants to start Buffy on a six-week trial of thyroid replacement hormone. Here is my question: why would we do this if her thyroid hormone level is normal?

Cathy, Worth Dear Cathy: First of all, you should never leave your vet’s office without understanding what is being done for Buffy and why. Assuming you went home and several days later got the phone call about the test result, you should still at that time ask your questions. Not all, but most vets I’ve known enjoy educating their clients and do not mind questions.

Technically Buffy’s thyroid is “normal.” However, I agree with your vet that a trial of thyroid hormone replacement is in order.

The normal range is just that: Normal, Average. Perhaps Buffy used to run a 2.0 or 3.0 and now if her thyroid isn’t functioning well a level of 1.1 is just not enough for her anymore. Hypothyroidism is a major hormonal cause of skin issues in dogs. Perhaps her thyroid was putting out at 1.1 right before the blood was drawn for the test but for other times of the day it might be putting out at 0.5 or whatever.

Often we try a six-week trial and are delighted to see great results. If after the trial you see no improvement in her skin (or behavior for that fact) then drop it and keep looking for another underlying cause.

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Dog of The Week

Meet Lynn and Maggie from Palos Park.

Recently, for clients who have a dog with chronic allergies, especially those coming to us for second opinions, we offer a one hour exam if the client so desires and chooses ahead of time.

In the old days I hated allergy cases. We had a limited number of treatments and so many times everyone, the owner, the vet and the dog, remained frustrated.

Things have changed a lot in the last five years and now I actually really enjoy allergy cases. To take a good history, do a good exam, and then discuss properly all that could, or should, be done, actually does take at least 45 minutes to an hour.

I’ve come to enjoy talking about allergies so much that I’ve actually thought about asking Orland if I could use one of their lecture halls and offer free lectures to interested pet owners. I’m no dermatologist, but I love teaching.

Anyway, back to my etiquette point. Imagine a client who comes in for an exam for say, limping, or Dear Readers: vomiting (think 250-plus causes) It’s time for a lesson in veterinary or excessive water drinking (think clinic etiquette.

Cushing’s, diabetes, hepatic, renal, Many veterinary clinics nation- etc). There is so much to do and wide have 10- or 15-minute office discuss that the 20- to 30-minute visit schedules. We like a little less exam time is quickly exhausted. stress and want to spend more time At the end of the exam when the with our clients, so, like many other client should be leaving the room clinics we have 20- to 30-minute and we should be on to the next appointments. client, you, dear readers, would not

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believe how many people say, “You know Doc, since we’re already here, Jocko, old boy, has been itching miserably for the past six months.

It’s really keeping us up at night, you know Doc. Would you mind taking a quick peek before we go up front?”

At that point, as the veterinarian you have several options: you could say “Heck No!,” or you could scream, or smile and excuse yourself for a minute and go the back room for a shot of whiskey, or you could go back into the room and start over meanwhile keeping everyone else waiting, or you could just stand there and look dumbfounded and silently think to yourself “I just spent a half hour with you and now you want me to keep all those people out there waiting while we start a new exam, who are you?” Or you could just say that out loud, or you could say “Why don’t you come back when today’s problem is under control and we’ll check him out properly,” or you could say, “Here’s some pred, call me in a week [or a month or a year] and let me know how things are going.” Don’t do this to your vet, it’s poor manners.

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Orland STRIKE group for teens does good works service projects The Orland Park Recreation Department invites high schoolers to join its S.T.R.I.K.E. (Supportive Teens Responding In Kindness Everywhere) Committee.

Each month, the teen members choose a local service project for a Saturday or Sunday. Past projects have included a food and collection drive for military dogs and their handlers, volunteering at Victory

Reins Therapeutic Riding Center and Illinois Horse Rescue of Will County.

S.T.R.I.K.E. teens will be hosting a collection for the South Suburban Humane Society this Saturday Oct. 19 at the Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Described as more than an opportunity to complete community service hours for graduation, the village’s S.T.R.I.K.E. Committee

works to positively impact people’s lives. Students are responsible for planning service projects, generating new ideas and seeing them through.

The village’s S.T.R.I.K.E. Committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane. Questions may be directed to Kelly Messinger at 403-6144.

He has great tranquility of heart who cares neither for the praises nor the fault-finding of men. — Honore de Balzac

Palos Community Hospital names new CEO The Palos Community Hospital Board of Directors has named Edgardo Tenreiro President and CEO of the Palos Heights hospital.

Tenreiro comes to Palos from General Health System in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he has served as executive vice president and chief operating officer of the 541 bed two-hospital system.

“On behalf of the board of directors of Palos Community Hospital, I am very pleased that Edgardo has been selected to continue the proud tradition of service established by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph,” said Edward Mulcahy, Board Chairman. “Mr.

Tenreiro is highly qualified and I am confident that our hospital and our community will benefit greatly from his leadership.”

Tenreiro has extensive experience including clinical operations, physician relations, finance, quality initiatives, facilities management, and IT. He has overseen service line development in cardiology, oncology, surgery, emergency medicine, intensive care, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, and pulmonary medicine to name a few.

“I am pleased and proud to join Palos Community Hospital’s talented team and I am confident that by keeping patients at the very heart of everything we do, we will rise to the challenges of our ever-changing healthcare environment and take our community hospital to new heights,” said Tenreiro.

Prior to his work at General Health System, Tenreiro served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, and Vice President of Operations at NCH Healthcare System in Naples, Florida.

Tenreiro attended the University of Notre Dame where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.

He expects to begin his work Submitted Photo at Palos on Nov. 15.

The Orland Park Recreation Department’s S.T.R.I.K.E. Committee meets on the third Wednesday of — Palos Community Hospital each month from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane.

Health Beat Palos Twp. offers flu shots

als and small business owners in Illinois to assist residents obtain health care.

Palos Township Health Service The sessions will aid with ennow has flu shots available. rollment questions and provide For those 65 and older, Medicare as much information as possible.

Part B is accepted.

Local residents are invited to at The high dose vaccine is avail- tend either the afternoon workable. Bring your Medicare card shop between 3 and 5 p.m. or the and ID. evening workshop between 7 and For those 18-64 years of age, 9 p.m., at Worth Township, 11601 the influenza vaccine is available S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. for $25. Children who are eligible Learn more about the health infor VFC vaccinations can receive surance exchanges that are being the influenza vaccine for $5. All implemented in the state. Reprefees are cash only. sentatives from the Illinois Health Palos Township is at 10802 S. Insurance Marketplace will be on Roberts Road in Palos Hills. hand to answer individual ques Call for an appointment, 598- tions and to make appointments 2441. for personal assistance.

For more information, contact Rep. Hurley’s office at: Shoulder pain (773) 445-8128 or email her free presentation at repfranhurley@gmail.com.

Palos Community Hospital is offering a free presentation led by Orland Twp. Orthopaedic Surgeon Edward Joy, hosts family event M.D., where he will discuss basic shoulder anatomy, prevention of Orland Township Health Serand common causes of shoulder vices is hosting a “raising healthy pain, along with conservative and families” workshop at 4:30 p.m. surgical treatment options avail- Thursday, Oct. 24 at the Orland able for shoulder pain.

Township Activity Center, 14807 The program will take place S. Ravinia Ave. from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, Doug Tansor of “Health From at Palos Health & Fitness Center, Within”of Orland Park will disPhoto by Mary Hadac 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. cuss how parents can make inLight refreshments will be served. formed decisions regarding the Registration is required; call 226- health of their family. Topics to 2300. be discussed include how healthy Orland Park resident Kim Kuster was one of dozens of local men childhoods can prevent chronic and women who donned bright yellow vests last weekend to solicit diseases, nutrients and anti-nuAffordable care donations for the Palos Lions Club’s annual Candy Day. trients, how to build health, nuinformation workshop Kuster was stationed outside the Dominick’s at 127th and Ridgetritional myths, and how to save land, while others worked major intersections in the area. The Lions State Sen. Bill Cunningham and thousands of dollars a year on have served the Palos area for over 65 years, helping those in need state Reps. Fran Hurley and Kelly medical expenses.

— especially the people who are blind or have other visual impair- Burke will sponsor two workshops Registration is required. For ments, as well as people who are deaf or have other hearing loss. on Tuesday, Oct. 29, for individu- details, phone 403-4222.

Palos Lions hold Candy Day

Breast cancer awaremess seminar Palos Township Health Service is sponsoring a breast cancer awareness seminar from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22nd at 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Featured speaker will be nurse Elise Farrell of Little Company of Mary Hospital’s Health Education Center. A light breakfast will be served. Reservations are suggested. For more information, call 598-2441.

Cholesterol tests at Palos Twp. Palos Township Health Service will hold a cholesterol screening on Monday, Oct. 21st from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A total cholesterol screening is $10 for residents and $15 for

non-residents. This test tells only the total cholesterol value. Fasting is preferred.

The Cholestech test tells the total value, the high density, the low density, the triglyceride value, and the ratios as well as glucose values.

Do not eat or drink after midnight the night before the test. A fee of $35 is charged for residents and $45 for non-residents.

A Hemoglobin A1C test can be performed for diabetics which reflects the average blood sugar levels over the previous three months. No fasting is required for this test. The fee is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents.

All fees are cash only. Call the Health Service to schedule an appointment at 598-2441. All screenings are done at Palos Township, 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills.

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Death Notices Stephanie Feliksik

Stephanie Feliksik, née Cius, 94, of Orland Park, formerly of Chicago, Garfield Ridge, died Oct. 3, at her home.

A visitation was held at Thornridge Funeral Home in Orland Park on Oct. 6. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orland Park on Oct. 7.

Entombment was at Resurrection Mausoleum in Justice.

Mrs. Feliksik is survived by her children Elaine Veverka, Richard (Pauline), Thomas (Darlene) and James (Sandra) Feliksik; eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter.

Mrs. Feliksik was born in Chicago. She was a line worker.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

Tillie Glisson Photo by Janet Harper

Public Square Rosary at St. Alexander America Needs Fatima’s Public Square Rosary Rally 2013 was held last Saturday, at noon, outside the front doors of St Alexander Catholic Church in Palos Heights.

Shown are Bill O’Mara (from left), Joan Donovan, Ofelia Foreman, Annie Shlensky, Christina Foreman, Jeff Foreman and James, Carmel and Robert Prendergast.

This public Rosary Rally was one of 5,000 rallies that took place across the country that day.

Houses of Worship Stone Church Orland Park Nathan Morris of Shake the Nations Ministry will be the guest speaker at the church this Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. His message is one of revival and renewal that is being shared around the world. Morris also appears on Christian television across the country. There will be a special time of prayer after he speaks. Child care provided during service times.

Stone Church is at 10737 W.

Orland Parkway. (385-2770)

Faith United Methodist Church Orland Park

Wayside Chapel Palos Park

P.E. teacher, Mrs. Arena-Simmons, is working with students on medieval dance; Art teacher, Mrs. Glennon, is helping with scenery; and Music teacher, Mrs. Trippiedi, is working with flute players on songs.

“It has been really fun working with my class,” says St. Michael sixth grader, Anna Friel. “I am one of the people in charge of scenery and it’s really us driving it.

Our teacher is there, but she asks us how we think things should be, and we get to decide.”

For more information about St. Michael School, a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School, visit saintmike.org and join us for a performance even Shakespeare would applaud.

Items sought for veterans at Manteno Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., is participating in USA Weekend Magazine’s annual Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Donations will be accepted at the township for veterans residing at the Manteno Veterans Home.

Items that are needed include new sweatpants and sweatshirts (large and extra-large sizes), plain cotton socks without elastic, books on tape, spice drops, cookies, sugar free cookies, candy, sugar free candy, peanut butter crackers, chocolate (M&M’s, etc.), large bottles of

Simple Gifts Neat Repeats seeks volunteers: stores expand hours 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., 364-7605.

All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Highway. (361-3650)

Eileen A. Majka

Eileen “Nini” A. Majka, née Murphy, 50, of Orland Park, died Oct. 10. Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in G.I.F.T. (Gamers in Fellowship A Sunday morning outdoor Fam- Bible study is held Tuesdays Orland Park on Oct. 14. A funeral Together) begins Sunday, Oct. 20, ily Service will be held on Oct. 20, at at 7 p.m. at the church, 16301 Mass was offered at St. George and every third Sunday of the 10 a.m., at The Center, 12700 South- S. Wolf Road.

Catholic Church in Tinley Park month at 1 p.m. at the church. west Highway in Palos Park.

To walk and not grow weary on Oct. 15. Interment was private Ages 12 through adult play Led by the Rev. Chris Hopkins, contains 12 Bible studies that at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Scrabble, cribbage, Ticket to Ride the service is for families with present cameos of God’s people Worth. and Uno. They all bring family children of any ages. Weather per- under pressure. You’ll learn how Mrs. Majka is survived by her and friends, young and old, to- mitting, the service will be held to identify human problems and sons, Jim Kowalik and Nick Magether for an hour or two of fun out of doors near the main lodge welcome God’s solutions. (403- jka; her brother, Tim Murphy; her and bonding. on the west side of Southwest 9673) sisters, Therese “Terri” Murphy

• Sixth grade will perform The Merchant of Venice.

• Seventh grade will perform Julius Caesar.

• Eighth grade will perform Romeo and Juliet.

“The students worked hard on transforming themselves and the school into a Shakespearean atmosphere,” says Barbara Ryan, of St. Michael’s media center. “The school’s commons and some classrooms will become a medieval playhouse; while the students made their own costumes and scenery; and the actors/actresses are learning their lines for their big performances.”

The teachers are also getting involved. The ELS lab teacher, Mrs. Grasso, will be Queen Elizabeth;

punch, wheelchair cup holders and ashtrays, powdered drink mixes, Fixodent denture adhesive, sixounce foam cups, shaving balm, large bath towels, cologne (male and female), hair dressing (VO-5, Groom & Clean, etc.), toothpaste, toothbrushes and additional miscellaneous items.

Monetary donations will also be accepted.

Participants may donate prior to Oct. 26 by delivering items to Orland Township during office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Tuesday,

Evelyn M. Spiller

Evelyn M. Spiller, née Adducci, 86, late of Palos Park, died Oct. 13, at her home.

A visitation was held at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Orland Park on Oct. 17. A funeral Mass was also offered at Our Lady of the Woods Church in Orland Park on Oct. 17. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Mrs. Spiller is survived by her children Carolee (Tom) Krakowski, John “Geno” (Pat) Spiller, Garry (Janice) Spiller and Vicki (Harold) Laski; and grandchildren: Carrie Krakowski, Alison (Nik) Hildebrandt, Heather (Jon) Stade, Sarah (Brandon) Murphy, Laura (Philip) Sylvester, Bryan Spiller, Kevin (Kari) Spiller, Kathleen Spiller, Joseph Geno Laski and Gia Marie Laski and five great-grandchildren and brother Anthony (Connie) Adducci.

Mrs. Spiller was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

Richard A. Wasilewski

Richard “Dick” Wasilewski, 83, of Orland Park, died Oct. 10.

Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park on Oct. 13. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church in Orland Hills on Oct. 14. Interment was private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

Mr. Wasilewski is survived by his wife, Jean; his daughters Deborah DeBoer and Diane Lillwitz; his sister, Barbara Kucera; and five grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Mr. Wasilewski was born in Chicago. He was a brick layer.

He served in the Army in the Korean Conflict.

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Shakespeare is alive and well in Saint Michael School scenes “To be, or not to be: that is the question.”

Well, Saint Michael School in Orland Park, answers that question and it will be all Shakespeare.

The week of Oct. 21, the school’s fifth through eighth grade students will be having a “Shakespeare Festival” and perform some of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. Performances will be open to the public at the school, 14355 Highland Ave., on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 8:40 to 11:40 a.m. and 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 25 at 8:40 to 11:40 a.m.

The students from each grade will be performing one act from a Shakespeare play. They are: • Fifth grade will perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Tillie Glisson, née Koumoutsakis, 88, of Orland Park, died Oct. 3. Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park on Oct. 11. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Oct. 12. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Glisson is survived by her son, Johnnie Glisson Jr.; her daughters, Christine Hiller, Hazel Smith and Tillie Morris; her sister, Stella Poulos; and 12 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren and nine great-greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Glisson was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker.

and Margaret “Peggy” Morema.

Mrs. Majka was born in Oak Lawn. She worked as a director of Client Consulting for Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance company.

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Manteno Veterans’ Home opened in 1986 and resides on 122 acres. It consists of five major nursing care units and two ancillary service and support buildings. The institution can house up to 340 eligible veterans, who are met with skilled care, in addition to Alzheimer Unit programs and services.

Make a Difference Day is an annual event that was created to promote community service and helping others.

For more information or to volunteer, call 403-4222.

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The conference will take place this Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Ozinga Chapel on Trinity Christian College’s campus in Palos Heights.

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Zounds: Hearing aids ‘that can change lives’ Opens in Heights, its first in Illinois

by Tim Hadac staff reporter A hearing aid company promising revolutionary new technology that can change people’s lives has opened shop in Palos Heights — its first unit in Illinois.

“We are the new kid on the block, and we hope to be here for a long time,” said Karen Liddell, franchisee of Zounds, at 7202B W. 119th St., in the Tiffany Square shopping center, Route 83 and Harlem.

Based in Phoenix, Ariz., Zounds designs, manufactures and sells hearing aids for people with mild to profound hearing impairments.

The company was founded by electrical engineer Sam Thomasson, whose daughter, Kate, lost much of her hearing due to an illness when she was a toddler and later struggled — as many do — with the limitations of conventional hearing aids. Thomasson and his team of engineers searched for solutions, amassing more than 50 patents and fitting Kate with her first Zounds prototype at age 16.

The “breakthrough” technology, according to Thomasson,

changed his daughter’s life. Today, according to a company brochure, she is a college student studying electrical engineering.

That life-changing technology is a key to the success of Zounds, Liddell noted.

“I fell in love with the ‘Sam and Kate’ story,” she said. “It’s a story of father’s love for his daughter.

How great is that? I want to be in a position to make that kind of a difference in people’s lives, and I believe I am.”

Liddell, an accountant, said she became a Zounds franchisee because she “was facing a layoff in my industry, and I’m too young to retire.”

She decided to go into business for herself and started shopping for a franchise opportunity with several companies, “but I wanted to go into business with people you can trust and make a connection with. That’s why I chose Zounds.”

She said that Zounds offers several clear advantages over others.

“First, we are the leader in technology,” she added. “Second, we are buying hearing aids directly from the manufacturer, so we’re the price leader — offering hearing aids at $999 each

when others’ cost several times more. Third, we offer same-day fittings. So people come in here with hearing loss, and within two hours they’re going to leave hearing better, and that can change their lives. That’s what sets us apart from our competitors.”

Zounds also offers free hearing exams, remote-control programming, and rechargeable batteries and charging station.

A native of Chicago’s South Side and current resident of Homewood, Liddell is quick to credit and praise her staff — Jeff Clark, a state-licensed hearing instrument specialist, and Rachel Nelson, customer service representative. “I am blessed to have a real A-Team here, and I am certain our clients will agree.”

Clark, with nearly a decade’s experience in the field, said he has found a real home at Zounds.

“Most places are about selling hearing aids,” he said. “I wanted to work at a place where we’re about caring for people. [At Zounds] I don’t have to worry about selling a hearing aid, because our prices are lower than everyone else’s. I can focus on Photo by Tim Hadac what’s important, which is mak- Zounds franchisee Karen Liddell (with scissors), surrounded by family, friends, staff and local officials ing it work for that customer. We and business leaders, applauds after cutting the ceremonial “grand opening” ribbon at her new store take that very seriously here.” in Palos Heights.

Business Champions will be honored Lessons to learn from Save for Retirement Week Congress has designated the third week in October as National Save for Retirement Week — which means it’s a good time to think about your own retirement savings strategies.

Ensuring that you have enough money to support your chosen retirement lifestyle is certainly important. Unfortunately, many of your fellow Americans have apparently not done enough in the way of building retirement savings to ease their minds. Consider these figures, taken from the Employee Benefit Research Institute’s 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey: • Some 49 percent of those surveyed said they are not confident about being able to afford a comfortable retirement.

• Just 46 percent of survey respondents say they and/or their spouse have even tried to calculate how much money they will need to live comfortably in retirement.

What steps can you take to gain confidence in your ability to retire in the manner you have envisioned? Here are a few suggestions: • Envision your retirement lifestyle. At what age do you want to retire? When you retire, do you plan to travel or stay close to home and pursue your hobbies?

Will you do some part-time work or consulting? It’s important to identify your retirement goals and

Jim Van Howe

then, as best as possible, estimate how much they will cost. Once you know what your retirement goals look like, you’ll be able to shape a strategy for achieving them.

• Contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement accounts. No matter what your retirement goals may be, you’ll help yourself by contributing as much as you can possibly afford to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. (At a minimum, put enough into your 401(k) to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.) And if you reach the point where you can “max out” on these plans, look for other tax-advantaged investments to which you can contribute.

• Invest for growth. To help you reach your goals, you’ll want to include a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles in your retirement accounts. The exact percentage will depend on your risk tolerance and your specific objectives, but it’s important to

have that growth potential. Keep in mind, though, that investing in growth-oriented vehicles involves market risk and possible loss of principal.

• Review your progress. At least once a year, review your portfolio to determine if its performance is still on track to help you make the progress you need to reach your goals.

• Make changes as needed. If your investments are simply underperforming, you may need to make some changes. And in the years immediately preceding your retirement, you may also need to adjust your holdings, possibly by moving some dollars from growthoriented investments to incomeproducing ones. However, even at this stage of your life, you may still need your portfolio to provide you with some growth potential — you could be retired for two or three decades, so you’ll want your money to last and to stay ahead of inflation.

National Save for Retirement Week comes just once a year. Take its message to heart.

Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments, in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Moraine Valley Community College’s Corporate, Community and Continuing Education subdivision has selected the winners of its 2013 Business Champion Awards, which recognize the contributions businesses and their advocates make to the economic development of the southwest suburbs.

Awards are presented in six categories: Training and Development, Sustainability, Excellence in Government, Philanthropy, Entrepreneur/Small Business Person of the Year, and Women in Business/Leadership Award.

The Training and Development Award will be presented to Priscilla Steinmetz, founder and executive director of the Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park. She is being recognized for the grass roots community center’s work in training seventh through twelfth grade students to develop mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a safe environment.

Steinmetz has dedicated her life to working with teens by transitioning a struggling youth program with less than 10 students into a multi-tiered operation serving the interests and needs of 400 suburban teens through afterschool programs.

Phil Shea, vice president of sales at Prairie Material, will accept the Sustainability Award.

Prairie Materials, located in Bridgeview, has established sustainable best practices, including operating several recycling centers that accept used and returned

Career & Business Bank names market president

the new Market President in Homer Glen.

Domico joined the First Com First Com- munity Bank Group in April of munity Fi- 2008 after working for MB Financial Bank nancial Bank N.A. and LaSalle has appointed Bank N.A. and became President Donn Domi- and CEO of First Community co, its Senior Bank of Plainfield in 2009. In Executive Vice addition to his new position as President, age Market President in Homer Glen, 41, to serve as Domico serves First Community

mitment and approach to providing outstanding service and convenience to the communities that we serve.” Palos Heights will be CNB’s 13th banking center.

“The opportunity to open a new facility was finalized when CNB was able to hire Bob Straz as Market President, to manage the Palos Heights banking center,” Tinberg states. “Over the last year it has become very clear that the Palos area consumer continues to demand a true community bank presence and we are excited about

Orland Chamber Financial Bank as Head of Commercial Banking, a member of will discuss the Executive Management Team social media and a member of the Board of Directors.

How businesses can use social Along with his wife and four media to best advantage will be children, Donn is a resident of Or- a featured topic of discussion at land Park. He serves as a member of the St. Michael School Advisory Board and is actively involved with his family in Homer Glen-based sports organizations.

delivering just that!” says Straz.

The long-time mayor of Palos Heights brings years of banking experience in the area. He has also shown his commitment to the Palos area with his involvement in the Sertoma Centre, Rotary, and Saint Alexander Parish among other organizations.

For more information about CNB or its many banking services, please visit its website at cnbil.com, or call the Oak Forest facility at 535-8905.

— CNB Bank & Trust

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Painting an inspiring picture Palos Hills woman thrilled to have her home painted by Presbyterian church SON volunteers

by Claudia Parker Correspondent     Inspiration lifted church members up from the pews and into their community to practice what was being preached.     The Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church gathered more than 200 volunteers, and hit the households of 23 residents on to conduct home improvement projects. They likened the project to “Extreme Home Maker� with a splash of something off of Home and Garden TV.     It’s called Serving Our Neighbors Weekend and it’s been happening annually, during the last weekend of September, for four years.     They replaced everything from roofs to furnaces. They cleaned everything from gutters to carpets and trimmed everything outside from trees to grass.     If that’s not enough, some of them painted, wall to wall, inside and out. This is the short list at zero cost to the homeowner. SON Weekend took place over three

days. If the job couldn’t be finished within the weekend, a mop-up crew finished the work the following week.     Carlene O’Connor, of Palos Hills is one person who is happy with having her place dressed up.     “These are tremendous people,� she said. “They painted my entire condo in one day. It was amazing.

They had a team of eight people.

I’m a smoker, with thick nicotine on my walls. You can’t tell anymore. It’s beautiful in here.�     She said she was given a quote by a professional painting company months prior and the asking price was $3,000. She spoke soft but rapid saying, “I could have never afforded that. The church didn’t ask me for anything. And, they gave me a gift basket, leftover paint, a t-shirt, and invited me to a free breakfast the next morning.�     As a thank you to the group, she says she attended a worship service and gave a speech.     O’Connor said she worked for the Palos Olympic Health Club for 16 years. She added she had zero

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by Carl Richards (1906-1988)

(From Oct. 16, 1980)     Vacant land has almost vanished in the Palos, Orland and Worth areas. Only isolated residential lots and small acreage pieces to the south are left.     Twenty-five years ago Warren Groebe, a Realtor, told us that it would happen, but as he talked we looked across acres and acres of vacant land in all directions and decided that he was crazy.     This was at the end of World War II and the big push to the area was just starting. It gathered momentum in the late 40s and escalated as three decades passed.     Now, the area is saturated with homes, business buildings, schools, churches — all creating congestion. Gone, or soon to go, are some of the area golf courses that provided hundreds of acres of open spaces.     Fortunately, there remains 10,000 acres of forest preserve land which provides oases around the congested areas.     Would you believe that the movement to organize the Cook County

reservations about accepting help.

She said she “felt special.�     SON Weekend was inspired by a disaster in New Orleans.     The devastation of Hurricane Katrina caused an awakening for members of PPPCC. Bob Sneddon of Palos Heights has been with the church since 1972 and is the project coordinator for SON Weekend.     “We all wanted to board a plane and go to New Orleans but it was too costly,� he said. “We shifted our focus to helping right here, in our own community.�     James Tony, who has been the pastor of PPPCC since 1990 said knew this vision needed to be a collaborative effort and reached out to the Palos Township supervisor Colleen Schumann.     “Pastor Tony needed us to locate residents willing to accept help. I told him he’d have our full support,� Schumann said.     Schumann’s assistant, Bernadette Orr, of Palos Hills, became the liaison between the township and the church. Orr sent letters to current and past participants of

their general assistance program, holiday basket drive and food pantry clients. Respondents’ specific needs were assessed and added to the site lists for service.     Over the span of eight weeks, PPPCC recruited volunteers, matching skills with the site specifications. Entire families signed up. Anyone with a desire to help, was deemed fit. For example, the church grandmothers prepared and delivered lunch to each work site.     Word began to spread throughout Palos Townships like a virus.

Local businesses wanted in on the fun. John and Beata Vander Veen of Palos Hills-based Diamond Temperature heating and cooling business donated service to 19 of the 23 sites. They’re third year participants. They said it’s their way of giving back.     Sneddon said, “The church funds the project but when businesses are willing to help, it allows us to do even more. [For example] Dan Harrison, Ace Hardware owner in Palos Heights, donated materials for cost, saving

Senior Notes Garden Guild I takes the prize     The Palos Park Garden Guild I took first prize at the Palos Park parade held on Sept. 21.

The Guild’s award was received Forest Preserve Dist. began (unof- for “Best Decorated.� ficially) in 1904 with the publica-     Club members include Pat tion of a report entitled the “Outer Burger, Jane Kelliher, Beveral Belt Park Commission Report?� Miller, Deb Baier, Terry Spoo,     In June of 1913, the Illinois leg- Helga Fuller and Faye Schmanislature passed an enabling act and ski. After the parade club memthe district was officially organized bers attended the second annual on Feb. 11, 1915.

Autumn in the Park held at the     Land purchased in the Palos por- Village Green. tion of the district totals about 10,471 acres as of this date. The PLOWS Council first purchases were made in annual luncheon the area in 1917 and other purchases were made throughout the     The PLOWS annual luncheon years. will be held Friday, Oct. 25, at     How fortunate we are now that the Orland Chateau, 14500 S. La somebody had great foresight back Grange Road, Orland Park. in those days.     Tickets can be purchased indi    Never again will we complain vidually or as tables of 10. when we note that big item for     This year’s menu features minthe forest preserve district which estrone soup, tossed salad, beef, appears on our tax bill. baked chicken with dressing, pork

Palos Hills’ Carlene O’Connor had her house painted, received a bucket of paint, a basket with a pumpkin inside and a t-shirt courtesy of the SON weekend in September. us thousands.�     Orr has since retired from Palos Township but still volunteers for this project.     “It was hard for people to let us help at first. When you haven’t

served in an area you’re receiving, it makes some feel undeserving.

Put pride aside. We’re just people, helping people. It’s the most rewarding and loving thing I’ve ever been a part of.�

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with dumplings, California blend vegetables, and buttered parsley potatoes, served family style, finished off with mini sweet rolls.

Soft drinks and liquor can be purchased.     The featured luncheon event is PLOWS annual Senior Recognition Award Ceremony. Outstanding senior volunteers are nominated by local agencies, clubs, councils, municipalities, hospitals, nursing homes and more.     At the conclusion of the luncheon prizes donated by local PLOWS supporters will be raffled. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the luncheon.     A professional entertainer will serenade attendees.     Luncheon tickets are $25 each and can be picked up at the PLOWS office or ordered by mail with a prepaid ticket request. Call 361-0219 for information.     PLOWS is at 7808 College Drive, Suite 5 East, Palos Heights.

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Perfectly placed Mustangs stage another great escape

By Ken Karrson Jacquet McClendon’s football future will probably be at wide receiver, but he’s presently making foes miserable as a defensive standout.

The Evergreen Park senior is still doing much as a pass-catcher to warrant attention; his five receptions versus Eisenhower Friday night, for example, included two that went for touchdowns.

McClendon also gained a total of 121 yards.

However, when the Cardinals threatened to erase the last part of what had once been a 21-0 Mustangs lead, it was McClendon coming to Evergreen’s defensive rescue late in the fourth quarter.

His interception thwarted Eisenhower’s final possession with un-

der a minute to go and preserved the Mustangs’ 21-13 South Suburban Conference Red win that kept their ledger perfect.

McClendon had performed a similar act of thievery near the end of a Week 5 clash with Richards, and that steal nailed down Evergreen’s 35-34 triumph back then. Amazingly, the Mustangs (7-0, 4-0) have collected five of their six on-field wins to date by single digits, four of them by no more than two points.

And even in its biggest victory, 21-10 over Oak Lawn, Evergreen had to fight back from a 10-0 halftime deficit.

No rally was necessary against the Cardinals, as McClendon Photo by Jeff Vorva scored on Sean Ryan pass completions of 47 and 49 yards in the Evergreen Park receiver Jacquet McClendon is all alone after making one of his two touchdown catches Friday night against Eisenhower. The Mustangs’ unbeaten season continued with a 21-14 win over the Cardinals.

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Southern comfort In this case, it’s ‘Argo-nots’ Crusaders keep momentum going vs. Irish

By Ken Karrson As the southernmost school among Chicago Catholic League institutions, Bishop McNamara has frequently taken advantage of travel-weary opponents.

A trip to Kankakee typically requires at least 90 minutes even for those schools closest to Bishop Mac geographically, which meant that Brother Rice had to avoid any bouts of fatigue if it wanted to have a realistic chance of subduing a decent Fightin’ Irish gridiron squad Friday night.

Crusaders coach Brian Badke admitted that “Bishop Mac’s not an easy place to play,” but Rice had two big things going for it: momentum and something important for which to play. A record-setting victory over St. Joseph one week before had created the former, as it snapped a four-game Crusaders skid and kept them alive for a Class 8A playoff berth.

And the latter fact is what Rice used as emotional fuel against Bishop Mac. While Badke felt his guys were a bit flat at the outset, the Crusaders quickly shifted into gear and went on to garner a 38-

28 win that made this Friday’s Catholic League Blue showdown with longtime rival St. Rita bigger than usual.

Rice (3-4) meets Providence Catholic next week in its regular-season finale.

“We’ve got to win out, so we’ll see what happens,” Badke said.

“Playing at home against St. Rita — what could be better? The key for me [right now] is our [younger] guys are really growing up and the seniors are really rallying [all] these guys.”

As far as keys in beating the Irish, one of the most indisputable was the Crusaders’ ability to better protect the football. Rice’s offense did commit one turnover and its special teams had another, and both miscues eventually led to Bishop Mac points.

But Crusaders quarterback Alex Alarcon was mistake-free while completing 18-of-24 passes for 169 yards and three touchdowns. The junior has struggled with interceptions this year, so this unquestionably ranked as one of his finest hours.

“Alex played very well,” Badke said. “Not turning the ball over,

we’re going to be in great shape.

We could have won a couple [more] games [earlier] if we had played like this.”

Also playing a pivotal role was junior running back Marcus Jones, who averaged nearly 11 yards per carry while accruing 250 rushing yards. Jones tallied on runs of 38 and 88 yards in the second half and helped Rice stretch a 17-14 halftime lead out to 38-14 before the Irish tacked on a couple cosmetic TDs in the late going.

“Marcus had a breakout game,” Badke said. “He really came into his own.

“The offensive line played very well in opening holes for him, and when Marcus gets to that second level, not too many people are going to catch him. He’s had some lingering injuries, but he’s an explosive runner.”

Badke cited Jones’ shorter dash as a turning point in the contest.

It occurred shortly after Andrew Dyke recovered Brian Kane’s onsides kickoff that opened the second half and enabled the visitors to build a 10-point edge.

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Bulldogs run roughshod over Argo, secure playoff berth

By Ken Karrson

Richards players understood Argo’s pain. Then they proceeded to add to it.

A week after dropping a gutwrenching one-point verdict to South Suburban Conference Red leader Evergreen Park — just as the Bulldogs had in Week 5 — the Argonauts were forced to try and remedy themselves against Richards. That proved to be mission impossible.

The Bulldogs had to journey to Summit Friday night, but being the road team was about the only thing that didn’t directly benefit them. Its visitor status was of little consequence, however, to Richards.

Foremost among the Bulldogs’ batch of home wreckers was a defense that completely stifled an Argo offense that had amassed 44 points versus Evergreen and averaged slightly more than five touchdowns per contest through the season’s first six weeks.

Against the Bulldogs, the Argonauts netted only 42 total yards, a number that was greatly affected by minus-58 rushing yards on 18 carries.

“We’re an attacking defense

and we wanted to amp up the pressure,” Richards coach Tony Sheehan said. “We wanted to send guys from everywhere, confuse [Argo players] a little bit and put them in positions they didn’t want to be in.”

The strategy obviously worked, as the hosts became the ’Dogs’ second shutout victim in as many weeks. Richards beat the Argonauts 27-0 and, in the process, nailed down its fifth consecutive Class 6A playoff berth and the 28th in 29 years.

“We’re happy that we’re back in,” Sheehan said. “Obviously, [capturing] the conference [title] is out of the question unless somebody beats Evergreen, but getting win No. 6 and knowing you’re in [the state tournament] is good.”

Good wasn’t a strong enough adjective to describe the Bulldogs’ show of defensive dominance, which included a half-dozen quarterback sacks. Lineman Savon Robinson recorded half of those, along with two tackles for loss and eight total stops. Romel Hill (10 tackles), Andrew Venerable (six) and Dwayne Jiles (six) were other key figures.

“They were swarming and it

was impressive,” Sheehan said.

“Twenty-seven-to-nothing over a team averaging over 35 points a game [means] the defense played really, really well. We were never in danger of them scoring.”

Not once did the Argonauts even venture inside Richards’ red zone, which made the latter’s 130 halftime lead loom large. The Bulldogs (6-1, 3-1) had gained it on touchdowns by Dedrick Shannon (25-yard pass from Hasan Muhammad-Rogers) and Chrishawn Ross (1-yard run) in the first and second quarters, respectively.

What made Ross’ TD important was that it successfully culminated an eight-play, 70-yard march.

Constructing lengthy scoring drives has not been a Richards staple this fall.

“The last two games, we’ve gotten a little better at that,” Sheehan said. “We need to take what [opposing defenses] give us, [both] by being able to run the ball and completing some short passes.”

But while the Bulldogs were seemingly in a comfortable position, Sheehan didn’t want his guys to become complacent and imagine a win was secured after (Continued on page 5)

Tigers get Adam-bombed QB leads Chargers to huge win over Joliet West

By Ken Karrson Call Stagg’s weapon of choice Friday night the Adam bomb.

The description fit Chargers quarterback Adam Pilota in more than one way. Not only did the senior blow up any chance visiting Joliet West had of claiming a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue victory, but he accomplished that by being the architect of several big plays, including three long touchdown passes — more commonly known as “bombs” in gridiron vernacular.

The most impressive aerial hookup was one between Pilota and Jack Duffner, which covered 80 yards and came soon after the Tigers had wasted a prime scoring opportunity of their own by fum-

bling the football into the Stagg end zone. The Chargers’ ensuing recovery resulted in a touchback that preserved a 13-7 lead, which was then increased by the PilotaDuffner duo.

Duffner caught a second TD throw from Pilota, Tyler Mackessy grabbed two others totaling 115 yards, and for good measure Pilota also crossed the goal line twice himself, including on a 50-yard sprint.

And that still wasn’t the full extent of Stagg’s assault. Two touchdown runs by fullback Austin Kelly and sophomore Gary Kopca’s school-record 99-yard interception return inflicted more damage upon Joliet West and sealed the deal on a resounding 61-35 triumph for the Chargers

in Palos Hills.

Coach Mike Fahey wasn’t certain if the point total established a single-game standard for Stagg, but he couldn’t remember anything bigger. That included during the Chargers’ 2002 run to the Class 7A semifinals, a season punctuated by three 50-plus-point contests.

“Our stat guy said the scorebook caught on fire,” Fahey joked of this latest barrage. “One year, I don’t know if we scored that many points for the season.

“Adam is running the option Photo by Jeff Vorva [offense] very well and we were clicking. We scored on all but one possession.”

More important than the points St. Laurence’s Ed Sadowski runs a kick back into Mt. Carmel territory Friday night, but the Vikings themselves was what they allowed were unable to take advantage of the field position. The Caravan routed St. Laurence 55-0 in Burbank.

See story page 3.

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FOOTBALL FORECAST Holy Maholy! We have a three-way tie for first place in our picks.

After last week’s so-so performance from the gang, Ken Karrson and Jason Maholy have caught up and tied reader Wally Findyz with two weeks to go in the regular season. Jeff Vorva is still magnificently mediocre and is three games off the pace. Anthony Nasella, who usually is the last to get his picks in, thus should have the edge on the rest of the goofs, stayed in last place and is looking up at Vorva’s behind, which is not a pleasant sight. Only eight games in week eight and Maholy and Findysz have identical picks with Karrson agreeing with them on seven but picking Marist over Benet. Will we have a new leader next week? Or co-leaders? Karrson is Weisch-ing for a Redhawks win.

Last week: Overall: Shepard at Evergreen Park Oak Lawn at Richards St. Rita at Brother Rice Benet at Marist Stagg at Sandburg Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian St. Ignatius at St. Laurence St. Xavier at Waldorf

Ken Karrson 8-3 54-14 Evergreen Park Richards St. Rita Marist Sandburg Wheaton Academy St. Laurence St. Xavier

Jeff Vorva 7-4 51-17 Evergreen Park Richards St. Rita Brenet Sandburg Wheaton Academy St. Laurence St. Xavier

Anthony Nasella 6-5 46-22 Evergreen Park Richards St. Rita Benet Sandburg Wheaton Academy St. Laurence St. Xavier

Jason Maholy 8-3 54-14 Evergreen Park Richards St. Rita Benet Sandburg Wheaton Academy St. Laurence St. Xavier

Wally Findysz 7-4 54-14 Evergreen Park Richards St. Rita Benet Sandburg Wheaton Academy St. Laurence St. Xavier

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Sorry to be curt, but no pity for Schilling Bartosh Those of us with a conscience try very hard not to revel in someone else’s misfortune.

That’s easily done when the person in question is an average Joe or Josephine. In those cases, most of us can sincerely sympathize with the affected person because we envision his or her plight as something that could conceivably happen to us as well.

But even in other, difficultto-fathom instances we still attempt to play the role of concerned fellow citizen and at least voice public regret over unfavorable circumstances. And so I did with Curt Schilling — for a brief moment anyway.

Then I came to my senses.

Mind you, while I’m not gleeful about the former major-league pitcher’s state of financial affairs, my crying towels are staying packed away in the linen closet.

You likely heard about Schilling’s latest undertaking — perhaps you even got in on his estate sale, which was held in Medford, Mass., this past Saturday as a means by which to clean up some clutter. The clutter in Schilling’s world is monetary.

Being an ex-athlete, you’d reasonably assume Schilling had plenty of money. By normal-person standards, he does, but clouding the picture — and, thus creating his personal clutter — is the fact he owes a bunch of it to others.

Specifically, Schilling is being sued by Rhode Island’s economic development agency. According to previously published reports, the state had approved a $75 million loan in 2010 to get Schilling’s video-game company to move there.

Only one problem popped up: His profits didn’t do the same. The venture ultimately failed and Schilling’s company collapsed into bankruptcy in 2011.

Schilling reportedly made about $114 million during his playing career, and he is currently employed by ESPN as an analyst. Offsetting that is the $50 million investment he lost in 38 Studios, plus the money Rhode Island wants reimbursed to it.

These are Monopoly numbers, folks, and ones to which none of

us can possibly relate. Journalists, for example, would have to work several more years than Schilling did in the majors to equal his career income — about 4,000 more.

Now, I don’t profess to be a business-world whiz, but this much I know: Anyone I’ve ever met could live quite satisfactorily, thank you, on Schilling’s baseball earnings alone.

So why the need to enter into high-stakes gambling, which is basically what Schilling did when he sank money into 38 Studios? According to an indepth article written by Jason Schwartz for Boston Magazine, Schilling, among other things, apparently sought to attain Bill Gates-style wealth.

Gates is well known for his philanthropic endeavors, and evidently Schilling had something similar in mind for himself. That part’s certainly commendable, especially since Schilling has an autistic child. Being in a financial position to, say, underwrite a foundation designed to promote scientific research and maybe one day arrive at a cure for that affliction would have benefited a great many families.

But Schilling could have also done quite a bit of good with a personal donation of $5 or $10 million to whatever worthwhile cause he chose. He didn’t need to try to become Bill Gates, a pursuit that has since turned him into Bill(s) I Owe. According to an Associated Press story about it, Schilling’s recent estate sale featured more than 150 items, including a baby grand piano, vintage Coca-Cola machine and — my personal favorite — a Hummer golf cart.

What’s the matter — just any old golf cart wasn’t good enough to get Schilling to the next hole?

Let me reiterate that if this tale involved an anonymous Everyman who had unexpectedly fallen on hard times and did not in any way set himself up for failure, it would truly be a sad one. And even if Schilling’s situation had resulted from an unavoidable medical emergency or something similar in nature, then we’ve got plenty of room for sympathy.

But how do you feel bad for someone who got greedy and evidently was ill prepared to

properly run a company? That was Schilling’s choice to make, he made it, and now he’s paying dearly for his ineptitude.

Why couldn’t he have invested a smaller amount into someone else’s company, one being operated by a more experienced businessperson? Or Schilling could have played the stock market, as multitudes of other citizens do.

What I’m guessing happened is that Schilling, like many athletes, became a victim of his own excellence.

Though we have a tendency to criticize professional jocks for the insanely high incomes they realize for playing a “kid’s game,” the fact is they represent a pretty rare breed. If it were that simple to make the peewees-to-pros journey, we’d all do it.

And that’s just to get there. To achieve Schilling-like star status, one needs the perfect combination of ideal timing, natural talent and inner drive.

Not surprisingly, notable accomplishments in any field tend to inflate egos. Healthy egos are OK; what makes them unhealthy is when they convince individuals that their level of expertise extends beyond the obvious.

If Curt Schilling had the ingredients necessary to become an all-star pitcher, why wouldn’t those same traits apply to make him an all-star businessman, too? That’s what his ego probably said to him, and he was foolish enough to listen.

Schilling should have been content with what he did on the diamond — heck, how many guys have been famous enough to rake in over $92,000 for a bloody sock, which Schilling did when he auctioned off the one he wore in the 2004 American League Championship Series?

Any bloody sock I owned would be burned long before it was bought.

So, Curt, for the sake of your family, I hope you get your financial mess straightened out someday. Even though you pretty much did it to yourself, I’m willing to ignore that long enough to give you good wishes.

Giving you any sympathy, however, is out of the question.

No thrill in the chase After falling behind, RedHawks can’t catch Dons

By Ken Karrson Those who claim life’s real thrill occurs during the chase and not in the conquest may want to speak with Marist football players.

Certainly, the RedHawks will offer a differing opinion on that theory. And chances are, they’d point to Friday night’s clash with Notre Dame in Niles as a prime example to the contrary.

Marist spent most of the evening in hot pursuit of the Dons, who had established an early 130 lead, but that game of chase ended in frustration rather than satisfaction for the locals.

The RedHawks never could quite catch up to Notre Dame, although they kept things interesting by answering every bit of Dons noisemaking from the second quarter on with some of their own. When senior wideout Nic Weishar snared a 13-yard pass from Jack Donegan in the late going, the touchdown brought Marist within 38-35.

However, only about 3 1/2 minutes remained at that point, and Notre Dame cemented the decision in its favor by tallying one final time on the last of Chris James’ five TD runs. The Dons’ 45-35 triumph, coupled with Nazareth Academy’s upset of previously unbeaten Benet Academy, created a huge logjam within the East Suburban Catholic Conference.

Notre Dame, Benet and Joliet Catholic Academy share the top spot in the league, while Marist and Nazareth are a half-game in arrears. St. Patrick is in sixth place, but within one game of the leaders.

“It was another wild one across the conference,” RedHawks coach Pat Dunne said.

Dunne’s club has engaged in almost nothing but wild, highscoring contests this season. This latest one featured big input from Weishar, a two-time all-area selection who will attend Notre Dame University next fall.

With his reputation preceding him, Weishar faces double-team

coverage every time he steps on the field. That didn’t change against the Dons, but Weishar still made his presence felt by hauling in a total of 11 throws from Donegan and gaining 141 yards He also had touchdown receptions of 34 and 11 yards in addition to his 13-yarder.

“He was blanketed here, but he made all the plays,” Dunne said of Weishar. “He was even triple-teamed once, but he jumped over them to catch the ball and he stiff-armed his way into the end zone.

“He’s competitor, and it doesn’t matter what situation he’s in. He wants to help his team in whatever way he can.”

Weishar’s exploits, plus those of fellow receiver Flynn Nagel (11 catches, 113 yards, one TD) probably would have been enough to carry Marist (4-3, 3-2) to victory had James not made sure the Dons boasted a formidable offensive figure of their own. James scored on runs of 88, 6, 14, 35 and 8 yards and finished with 253 yards on 30 totes.

He became the third opposing runner to pile up at least 250 yards against the RedHawks in the past four weeks. Also producing big performances during that span were St. Patrick’s Anthony Molina and JCA’s Mike Ivlow.

James’ longest dash and Pat Cravens’ 17-yard end around staked ND to its early edge. Before that happened, Marist posed a serious scoring threat until its initial possession of the night was choked off at the Dons’ 6 when a fourth-and-1 play failed.

“That’s something we’ve been stressing to the guys: trying to consistently come away with points on every series,” Dunne said. “We were proud of our guys’ effort all night, but we talk about finishing [strong]. That’s something we’ve got to get better at.

“Obviously, it was a very good [defensive] play on their end.

Football’s a game of momentum, and that [sort of thing] gives a team a lot of momentum and a lot of confidence.”

The RedHawks did hit paydirt twice in the second stanza, as Weishar (34 yards) and Nagel (10 yards) made scoring catches, but James sandwiched his second TD in between to maintain a lead for ND. Both teams had passes intercepted shortly before intermission, with Marist’s occurring inside the Dons’ 20.

“I second-guessed myself about [not] kicking a field goal [then],” Dunne said, “but I believe in our offense.”

That offense wasn’t done doing damage, either, as Weishar and Mark Ferguson (49 yards) supplied TD catches in the second half. The ubiquitous James refused to let the RedHawks build any steam, though, as he delivered his last three touchdowns to hold the visitors at bay.

“I thought Notre Dame played a good football game, but we were right there [with them],” Dunne said. “This was one of those that went right down to the wire and we could have won it.”

In spite of James’ impressive exhibition, Marist’s defensive unit included some notable individuals.

Foremost among them was Marcus Pitts, who had a hand in 14 tackles. Marco Weidman (11 stops, two tackles for loss), Adam Miller (nine stops, one tackle for loss) and Ryan Mishka (five tackles, interception, one pass breakup) also made an impact.

Mishka’s swipe was the lone turnover caused by the RedHawks.

“Offense helps defense and defense helps offense, and in tight ballgames you’re looking for those turnovers,” Dunne said.

Marist hosts Benet on Friday in an ESCC matchup that will have major implications on the conference race. The RedHawks also need one more triumph to become a Class 8A playoff qualifier for the sixth year in a row.

“Every game is a playoff game [now],” Dunne said. “We should come out with that same intensity, energy and focus [needed for those]. Controlling your own des(Continued on page 5)

Volleyball roundup

Lady Eagles take care of conference business

By Anthony Nasella After a solid effort at the previous weekend’s highly competitive ASICS Challenge, Sandburg coach David Vales was hoping his team would be mentally prepared last Tuesday for its yearly showdown against District 230 mate and SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue rival Stagg.

A convincing 25-18, 25-18 victory over the Lady Chargers dismissed any concerns on that front.

The Lady Eagles then added a 25-12, 25-14 triumph over Joliet Central on Thursday to improve their season record to 19-7 and conference mark to 3-0.

“Playing a sister school like Stagg is always a big match for us,” Vales said. “They had a strong outside hitter that we had to key in on.

“Coming off the ASICS Challenge the previous weekend, we didn’t want to have a downfall on our home court. That was our focus: to be ready for our sister school and to have a good performance on our home court, and the girls did that very effectively.”

Kelly McGovern’s 13 digs and Julia Borschel’s six kills led host Sandburg versus the Lady Chargers. Lexi Mantas’ eight kills topped Stagg.

Borschel stepped forward again with five kills opposite the Steelwomen, while Alyssa Kijewski had 10 digs. The Lady Eagles, however, had to overcome a slight obstacle against Joliet.

“We lost one our middle hitters, Kristina Stoncius, to an injury in the match,” Vales said. “The girls really picked it up in her absence and really pulled through strong in the victory. We always try for a fast start and a stronger finish, and we did that.”

Vales also credited his team’s success on offense to the play of junior setter Sami Knight, who passed out 16 assists in the win over Stagg.

“This is Sami’s third year on varsity,” Vales said. “This year, I

turned over the entire reins of the offense to her, and she’s proving to be a valuable part of the team.

She’s an offensive weapon on the second attack as well.

“It’s her team, and yet she defers to the seniors because she’s a junior. When it comes to offense, she runs it effectively.”

Vales said one characteristic that best defines Sandburg is that it has succeeded despite the absence of a high-tier player.

“This is one of the best overall teams I’ve had in many years,” he said. “We may not have the players that reporters go wild over, but they play and they play together.

They’re a tough team to beat.”

And that was definitely the case at the ASICS Challenge, where the Lady Eagles’ three losses were close affairs against national power Sacred Heart, Marist and Florida Berkley Prep.

“We had Sacred Heart at set point and they won 26-24,” Vales said. “The three losses were heartbreakers and very close matches that could have gone either way.

I’d like to think the experience is going to count for something down the stretch and into the playoffs.

I hope we can learn from those close matches.”

Sandburg, to be sure, will have plenty of chances to learn in the days leading up to the start of the state tournament, starting with a road match at Lockport.

Also to be contested this week were the regular-season home finale against Joliet West and Maine West Invitational over the weekend.

As the defending champion at Maine West, the Lady Eagles will compete against schools such as Lake Zurich, Hersey and 2011 champ Lyons Township. The regular season concludes next week with SWSC Blue matches at Lincoln-Way East and Homewood-Flossmoor.

“We’re reaching the gauntlet of our conference [in the last four matches], and those teams are all playing well,” Vales said. “Joliet

West had a good three-set match against a very strong opponent.

It’s a tough group of [matches], and that’s what you want heading into the state tournament.

“Those matches will all be a great test for us, and we’re looking forward to stepping it up. We felt like we peaked at the right time last year, and that’s our goal again this year: to be clicking on all cylinders.”

STAGG The Lady Chargers didn’t fare any better in another conference outing last week, as they fell to a 25-16, 25-17 defeat against Lincoln-Way East on Thursday.

Playing well for Stagg in a losing cause were Ari Mantas (seven kills), Lexi Mantas (five kills, 11 digs) and Hannah Henderson (six kills).

Funds were raised for breast cancer research in this Volley For The Cure match.

MARIST The Lady RedHawks (19-7, 6-0) took down two East Suburban Catholic Conference foes last week, as neither Marian Catholic (25-8, 25-19) nor Fenwick (2512, 25-16) could get the better of Marist.

Leah Gbur’s six kills and two blocks spearheaded the Lady RedHawks’ effort last Tuesday versus the Lady Spartans, but Ann Marie Stifter (five kills), Bridget Krasowski (four kills), Molly Mayo (15 assists, three kills), Sarah Lowery (three kills) and Carolyn Yerkes (11 digs) all chipped in as well. Marist raced out to an 18-5 lead in Game 1 and never really lost the momentum.

In Thursday’s conquest of the Lady Friars, the Lady RedHawks’ win was made possible by solid performances from Lizzie Zaleski (12 kills), Mayo (19 assists), Krasowski (five kills, four digs) and Shannon McKevitt (eight digs).

MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs had little trouble vanquishing a couple of Girls Catholic Athletic Conference opponents last week.

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At odds with being even Second straight loss puts Cougars on playoff brink

By Ken Karrson An annual objective for St. Xavier University’s football team is extending its season beyond the 11 regularly scheduled games.

And while the NAIA playoffs are once again a primary goal, the Cougars are facing a slightly different scenario in 2013.

“This year, we’re starting them in October,” SXU coach Mike Feminis said.

Not officially, of course, seeing as how the 16-team national tournament doesn’t actually get underway until the latter part of November. However, if the Cougars want to be included, they’ll have to sweep their last five opponents — and then hope for the best.

SXU currently finds itself with a .500 record and on the postseason brink after dropping consecutive contests for the first time since 2008, which, coincidentally, is also the last time the Cougars failed to receive a playoff invitation. Their latest defeat came Saturday night in Fort Wayne, Ind., where host University of St. Francis used a third-quarter surge to distance itself from SXU and ultimately collect a 45-20 Mid-States Football Association crossover victory at D’Arcy Stadium.

USF was ahead just 10-7 after 30 minutes, but then tallied three times in less than nine minutes to seize command. The home team’s second and third touchdowns of the third period were sandwiched by its recovery of a squibbed kickoff.

“I don’t know if the kid nubbed it or did it on purpose,” Feminis said, referring to USF place-kicker Emerson Ueber. “Even after seeing it on film, I’m not sure, but I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt.”

What wasn’t debatable was the impact USF’s flurry had on the Cougars (3-3).

“Before we blinked, it was 317,” Feminis said. “We needed to play a near-perfect game, and we did that for one half. Unfortunately, it’s a 60-minute game, and in about a 7½-minute span, it got away from us.”

Feminis had no immediate explanation for why things suddenly went south for his club, but for sure it wasn’t helped by its reduced depth. Quarterback John Rhode and tailback Nick Pesek were missing from the offensive lineup, while SXU’s defense had to function without deep backs Mark Williams and Jacob Ghinazzi.

Compensating for Rhode’s and Pesek’s absences was especially tricky, since Feminis and his staff had decided to steer the Cougars away from their standard method of attack.

“We were playing shorthanded on both sides of the ball,” Feminis

said. “[Lack of] depth really was an issue, so to give us a [better] chance to win this game, we thought we’d shorten the game.

People probably couldn’t believe it, but we went to a slowdown mode and [were] running time off the clock.

“We were really pleased with the first half. Everything we talked about doing, we did.”

Feminis wanted SXU to still be in contention when the fourth quarter arrived, but USF’s thirdperiod blitz made that impossible.

Joshua Hunter’s 2-yard touchdown run, which followed Alex Hamilton’s recovery of a USF fumble at the hosts’ 38, narrowed the gap a bit, but the Cougars couldn’t score a two-point conversion and were left to chase 18 points.

Hunter had also accounted for SXU’s lone first-half TD with his 7-yard dash in the second stanza.

USF wrapped Ueber’s 37-yard field goal and David Yoder’s 1yard touchdown plunge around Hunter’s tally.

Any hopes the Cougars had of Hunter’s second six-pointer serving as a comeback igniter were ruined quickly by Yoder’s 75-yard pass to Matthew Noll that handed USF a 38-13 cushion. The home squad reached SXU’s end zone once more after that and then Nick DeBenedetti completed the evening’s production with a 4-yard catch of a Joe Gill toss.

“I thought Joe Gill, for the most part, played a good game,” Feminis said of his senior signal-caller, who completed 21-of-38 passes for 156 yards. “He ran the offense the way we wanted it.

“You look at the stats, and in a lot of ways we did exactly what we wanted. At halftime, we felt so good going into the third quarter, but sometimes you can’t explain what happened.

“There were plays to be made, and we made them at times, but not enough to beat a good team.

It’s really frustrating — they’re a very good team, but I just don’t know if they’re that much better than us.”

For the second week in a row, the Cougars were outgained, but the differential against USF was only 95 yards. SXU forced the only turnover. Cougars standouts on the prevention side included Zach Dolph (three solo stops, six assists, one quarterback hurry), Tyler Hoeg (four solos, four assists, one pass breakup), Alex Walters (six solos, one assist) and Dave Marciano (five solos, two assists, one tackle for loss).

Danny Lombardo, who returned to action after missing the previous week’s clash with Grand View, broke up two USF passes and Greg Hayward recorded a sack.

Stephen Simms (119 rushing yards) and Robyn Pondexter (63

yards), meanwhile, joined Hunter (39 yards) in giving the visitors’ ground game some punch.

The Cougars are back on the road Saturday, but the foe is struggling Waldorf (Iowa) College. Waldorf will be SXU’s first opponent this season that has not been ranked in some poll at the time it squared off against the Cougars.

“There’s no more margin for error,” Feminis said. “It’s about as black and white as it can be. These are uncharted waters [because] our seniors have lost more in the last month than they have in the past couple years combined.”

That being said, Feminis wants his guys’ focus to be on simply taking care of the business at hand.

Doing so, he said, should be good enough to earn them a berth in the national tourney.

“We’ve still got five weeks left,” Feminis said, “and we’ve got to win one before we can win five.

But I’m not really concerned about the issue of if we win out, will we make it? If we win out, I firmly believe we’re looking at getting an at-large bid.”

Statistics St. Xavier Uni. of St. Fran.

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds.

Att./comp.

Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds.

Punts/avg.

0 7 6 7 - 20 3 7 21 14 - 45 SXU 25 241 159 400 40-22 1-0 0 9-109 5-31.2

USF 25 134 361 495 41-23 1-1 0 7-78 5-48.4

Scoring USF — Emerson Ueber, 37-yd. field goal SXU — Joshua Hunter, 7-yd. run (Spencer Nolen kick) USF — David Yoder, 1-yd. run (Ueber kick) USF — Garrett Harvey, 4-yd. run (Ueber kick) USF — Seth Stuart, 23-yd. pass from Yoder (Ueber kick) USF — Akeim Kelsaw, 14-yd. run (Ueber kick) SXU — Hunter, 2-yd. run (pass failed) USF — Matthew Noll, 75-yd. pass from Yoder (Ueber kick) USF — Steven Espinoza, 6-yd. pass from Wesley Hunsucker (Ueber kick) SXU — Nick DeBenedetti, 4-yd. pass from Joe Gill (Nolen kick) St. Xavier Rushing: Simms 8-119, Pondexter 6-63, Hunter 8-39, Ferguson 9-17, Carroll 1-8, Gill 2-1, DeBenedetti 1-1, Kelso 1-(-7). Passing: Gill 38-21-156, Pondexter 2-1-3. Receiving: Jones 6-20, Simms 5-39, DeBenedetti 3-34, Feeney 3-33, Carroll 3-13, Vilimek 1-22, Hunter 1-(2).

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Rams knock Spartans from playoff picture

By Ken Karrson The playoff picture for Oak Lawn was somewhat hazy before its encounter with South Suburban Conference Red foe Reavis Friday night.

Now, it’s crystal clear: The Spartans won’t be part of the postseason field.

The visiting Rams saw to that by knocking off Oak Lawn 20-6.

The loss was the Spartans’ fifth of the season, which is one more than the maximum allowed for playoff consideration. Reavis, meanwhile, improved its tournament possibilities by winning for the fourth time in seven tries.

“Whether we end up 2-7 or 4-5, that’s our legacy, but we’re not a bad football team by any means,” Oak Lawn coach Sean Lucas said.

“If we had won out, we’d have been in the playoffs, [but] we can’t live in the past. We didn’t take care of business.”

That included against the Rams, although the Spartans (2-5, 1-4) remained within striking distance the entire way. As in several other contests this fall, Oak Lawn’s fate seemed to rest on a handful of plays that didn’t tip its way.

Three that Lucas immediately cited involved an interception, fumble and touchdown that got erased, respectively. Ray Howard’s second-quarter pickoff actually stalled a Reavis drive, but the Spartan was ruled down at his own 1-yard line.

Lucas thought Howard was in the end zone and the play should have resulted in a touchback, and that 19-yard disparity wound up being costly when Oak Lawn was unable to make much headway

on its ensuing possession. Thus, the Rams got the ball back in good field position and eventually capitalized by scoring their second touchdown.

The Spartans’ aforementioned drop around midfield set in motion Reavis’ clinching TD drive in the fourth period, which was supplied

by Matthew Kopp on a 29-yard reception. As for the expunged score, that one briefly belonged to Oak Lawn in the third stanza before being removed by what Lucas deemed a questionable offensivepass-interference ruling.

“Everything about Friday night seemed like a labor,” Lucas said.

The third-year boss felt neither squad exhibited the kind of intensity he expected to see in a rivalry game that carried added importance for both. Lucas called that occurrence “surprising.”

“I can’t really explain it,” he said. “Like every team, you have some letdowns, but for our kids to be a little emotionless was frustrating.”

Frustrated obviously described the Spartans’ offense, whose scoreboard production consisted solely of a pair of field goals by freshman place-kicker Adnade Laanati. Oak Lawn threatened to add to its total midway through the fourth quarter, but a promising march was stopped at the Rams’ 11.

Reavis tallied twice in the opening half, doing so on quarterback Jose Romero’s 4-yard run and a 3-yard dash by Travis Liszewski.

One of Laanati’s three-pointers was the Spartans’ only response to those touchdowns before intermission, but Lucas felt reasonably comfortable with his team’s situ-

ation at that juncture.

“We talked to our kids about playing harder, but I actually thought we were in a good spot,” he said. “It was a defensive game and our defense was doing a good job.”

Oak Lawn’s prevention-side group continued to hang tough in the second half, but a prolonged stay on the field likely took an eventual toll. By evening’s end, Reavis had run over 70 offensive plays, or about 30 more than the Spartans.

“They did a little more slanting than what we expected,” Lucas said. “They confused our kids and we missed some blocks.”

Oak Lawn winds up its season as a road team. After tangling with neighboring Richards on Friday, the Spartans travel to Midlothian for an SSC crossover game with Bremen next week.

Oak Lawn gave the Bulldogs all they could handle a year ago, going so far as to shut them out in the second half. Richards’ 18 first-half points were enough to guarantee success, but Lucas hopes his guys display a similar level of intensity this time around.

“We’d better get our emotions together [better than they were versus Reavis],” he said. “I haven’t felt we’ve played tight all year, so maybe it’ll be something good [for us].”

Joe Cosenza (fumble recovery) and Khalid Norvell (leading rusher) were other contributors for the Spartans against the Rams.

Statistics Reavis Oak Lawn

6 6 0 3

0 3

8 - 20 0 - 6

Bested again by Bengals Oak Forest continues dominance over Astros

By Ken Karrson

Tommy Gattuso.

“I feel we did better on him,” Astros coach Dominic Passolano said, referring to Barry, “but we couldn’t contain the ball. Both wingbacks hurt us.”

Oak Forest’s ability to pop runs to the outside led to a 433-yard rushing day for the hosts. The Bengals had 12 plays that generated double-digit yardage, including 11 on the ground. Among Oak Forest’s big gainers were ones covering 80, 79, 49 and 37 yards.

The Bengals’ point blitz could have easily caused Shepard (0-7) to simply mail in the second half, but, much to Passolano’s satisfaction, the Astros went down swinging. Emmanuel Williams netted a rushing touchdown for Shepard, Rafael Williams caught a scoring toss from Shane Javorski, and the visitors finished with 252 total yards.

Emmanuel Williams rushed for 130 of those while averaging nearly 12 yards per carry and Kyle Dye paced the aerial attack with nine receptions that went for 70 yards’ worth of pickups.

“Offensively, we moved the ball all night, [but sometimes] you shoot yourself in the foot,” Passolano said.

Starring on defense for the Astros were Dye (six solo stops, one assist), Jake Nelson (four solos, three assists), Khali Mitchell (three solos, three assists) and Mark Seigers (one solo, four assists). Although Oak Forest managed to amass a healthy amount of yardage against Shepard, Passolano wasn’t unhappy with his troops since they “were banged up. We had a number of injuries, especially on defense, where we were missing a couple key kids.” “[But] the kids we have with us,

I don’t see them falling apart or not finishing what they started,” Passolano said. “All the juniors coming back [in 2014], there are a lot of solid football players [among them], but the [current] seniors are going to stay out there. The seniors we have are working hard, so they deserve to keep playing.”

The Astros square off with SSC Red leader Evergreen Park on Friday before closing their campaign against Argo in Week 9. The Mustangs will no doubt be seeking revenge on Shepard, which handed out a lopsided loss in 2012 behind the heroics of former allarea athlete Londell Lee. “With these last two games, they’re having good seasons,” Passolano said, referring to Evergreen and the Argonauts. “[The Mustangs’] running back [Keyshawn Carpenter] is probably the best player in the conference.

“We want to play the role of spoiler and pull off an upset.

That’s what we’re going to try and sell the kids on.”

“Stagg’s last win [against them] was in 2005,” he said. “Our kids understand what’s at stake and I know it’s an important game (Continued from page 1) for both of us, but they definitely Stagg to do. By virtue of their have had the upper hand. They’ve win, the Chargers moved within been beating us handily the last one step of playoff qualification. six or seven years.”

Encounters with Sandburg and Doing the same thing to Joliet Homewood-Flossmoor are still on West didn’t seem plausible for the the docket for Stagg (4-3, 2-3).

Chargers, who finished off a 40-0 “This is special because the triumph over Joliet Central on games in October mean some- Oct. 7, two days after it had begun thing,” Fahey said. “It keeps the and only four days prior to Stagg’s kids interested and it’s good for matchup with the Tigers. the school, so we’re happy. To get “Maybe the short week [of prepto the five wins would be a big aration] is good for us because it accomplishment.” cuts out all the fluff and you get Defeating either the Eagles or down to business,” Fahey said.

Vikings, of course, won’t be a sim- “The kids answered the challenge ple task. Sandburg has dominated and we had good tempos on [all Stagg in recent years, which leads three] days of practice.”

Fahey to wonder if the Eagles will A fast tempo is what Joliet West really “see it as a rivalry game” prefers while in possession of the this Friday in Orland Park. ball, and Fahey admitted dealing with that rapid pace wasn’t always easy for his defenders. ��������������������������� “They’re snapping the ball two �������������������������� ����������������������������� � or three seconds after the ref puts ����������������������������� the ball in play,” he said of the Tigers. “They’ve been putting points up against some good teams.”

Between them, Joliet West and Stagg ran about 170 plays on Friday and accumulated nearly

900 total yards, over 500 of which belonged to the Chargers. Pilota figured in 380 of that with his 260 passing yards and 120 more on the ground. Kelly also eclipsed the 100-yard plateau in rushing.

“If you like offense, this was the game for you,” Fahey said.

Even though the Tigers racked up a hefty amount of yardage, Fahey had good things to say about his defensive unit, which was spearheaded by Kopca, Chris Grabowski (three sacks) and Ryan Slager. The coach pointed out that three of Joliet West’s scoring treks didn’t require the chewing up of much real estate, due to a couple long kick returns and a bad punt snap by Stagg.

“They didn’t really get big plays,” Fahey said of the Tigers.

“We tackled a little bit better [after halftime] and we made some stops when we had to, so we kept a comfortable margin.”

The Chargers outscored Joliet West 34-15 over the last 24 minutes.

One of these days, Oak Forest will disappear from Shepard’s football schedule.

For the Astros, that day probably can’t arrive soon enough.

The Bengals have been in control of the teams’ series for quite some time, including in 2012 when they triumphed twice. The second of those wins ended Shepard’s stay in the Class 6A playoffs in Round 2.

The present-day Astros will spend 2013 outside the tournament, and their personnel ranks have been thinned considerably by injuries. Ten players were sidelined for Friday night’s South Suburban Conference crossover affair, including starting linebacker Jabari Jones, one of Shepard’s leading tacklers.

That didn’t leave the Astros with much ammunition to fire at Oak Forest, which was dealing with some physical maladies of its own. But even with quarterback Nick Ciufra and wingback Nick Cszewski idled, the Bengals had more than enough weaponry at their disposal to dispatch Shepard with little resistance.

Oak Forest piled up 40 firsthalf points to institute a running clock for the final 24 minutes, and the two touchdowns Shepard mustered in the remaining time couldn’t alter the outcome. The Astros’ 40-14 loss to the Bengals was their eighth a row, dating back to that aforementioned playoff contest.

Shepard actually kept fourthyear Oak Forest fullback Matt Barry from hurting it too badly, but the Bengals had other people to pick up the slack. Most prominent were Connor Rago and

Chargers

Statistics

Oak Forest Shepard

Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds.

Att./comp.

Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Punts/avg.

Final 40 14 ABS 146 106 252 25-13 0-0 1 4-27.0

OF 433 39 472 4-3 0-0 0 —

Shepard Rushing: E. Williams 11-130, Javorski 4-16. Passing: Javorski 24-13106, Dye 1-0-0. Receiving: Dye 9-70, E. Williams 2-15, Rueck 1-19, R. Williams 1-2.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mt. Carmel quarterback Christian Searles can’t escape St. Laurence’s pass rush on this play Friday night.

Caravan on cruise control Minus two starters, Mt. Carmel crushes Vikings

By Ken Karrson That certainly wasn’t very much fun.

Knowing his team would be a heavy underdog against visiting Mt. Carmel Friday night in Burbank, St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon had stressed one main thing to his athletes in the days leading up to the Chicago Catholic League crossover contest: just have fun playing football. Regrettably for the second-year leader, the Caravan had far more of it than the Vikings.

Playing without University of Illinois-bound tailback Matt Domer and starting quarterback Marko Boricich should have slowed Mt. Carmel a bit, but no such luck for St. Laurence. Instead, the Caravan scored on the initial play of an offensive series five different times, tallied eight touchdowns in all and cruised in with a 55-0 triumph at Kavanagh Field.

No doubt making the Vikings’ assignment increasingly difficult was the fact Mt. Carmel was coming off a rare loss. But that wasn’t the only thing bothering St. Laurence.

It also lost two players, receiver Matt Gurgone and quarterback Bob Kelly, to injury during the game. The latter’s nose was broken on a second-quarter play after he had already given up possession of the football, a circumstance that irritated Blackmon.

“It happened a few times,” he said. “Unfortunately, the refs don’t recognize that. Some teams are expected to make [certain] plays, so they’re letting this go with those teams.

“It’s definitely tough to lose a senior quarterback so early in the game.”

Into Kelly’s spot stepped sophomore signal-caller Alex Martinez, who was no match for the deep and experienced Caravan defense.

No one else really was, either, as Mt. Carmel held the Vikings (34) to negative total yardage for the night.

St. Laurence’s only real scoring opportunity presented itself in the second period. Martinez led the hosts to the Caravan 18-yard line, but his second-and-9 pass was intercepted by Colin Knusta at the 1 and returned a couple yards.

Jaquan Buntyn then broke free on a 97-yard run to up the visitors’ edge to 41-0 before halftime and establish a running clock for the game’s final 24 minutes.

Jimmy Mickens had TD runs of 93, 54 and 34 yards for Mt. Carmel, while Justin Peebles tallied on gallops of 63 and 42 yards.

The Buntyn-Mickens-Peebles trio more than made up for Domer’s absence as they combined for 409 rushing yards on just 17 carries.

“They are what they are right now,” Blackmon said of the Caravan. “They haven’t changed anything [scheme-wise in years]. Mt. Carmel runs what they run, and as long as they have the bodies they get they’ll run it well because they’re used to it.

“It’s just tough [for us]. We want to get to where they are, and if we get blessed with more bodies [in future years] maybe we can.”

Supplying the Caravan’s other two TDs were Nadir Cornish (26yard pass from Christian Searles) and Anthony Thompson (11-yard run). Mt. Carmel finished with 517 total yards, all but 26 of which were generated on the ground.

Frank Miller’s 23 rushing yards topped St. Laurence, but his work was offset by four players who registered negative net yardage and another who gained no yards.

In addition to causing four Vikings turnovers, the Caravan’s prevention crew recorded five quarterback sacks.

Despite the outcome, St. Laurence had a few individual notables among its own defenders.

Eric Sadowski (six solo tackles, three assists; 85 yards on three kick returns) was the headliner, but also performing adequately were Justin Booker (three solos, three assists, fumble recovery), Tom Lyons (one solo, four assists, one sack) and Tyler Snee (fumble recovery).

“I think our defense has played well,” Blackmon said. “[But] we have not played really good [offensive] football, what I expect us to play, for a couple of weeks now. We’re not making the plays we need to be making.”

One bright spot for the Vikings was Saturday’s freshman contest against Mt. Carmel. There, St. Laurence prevailed over the Caravan for the first time in at least three decades.

“They’re a good group — they play hard and play together,” Blackmon said of the Vikings’ yearlings. “I’m proud of their effort. We need to keep building on the success we have at any level.

“The freshmen have played a tough schedule and they’re not intimidated by anyone. We always say that you respect everyone, but you fear no one, and at some point that message is going to filter down to someone. It’s player belief more than anything else that determines how well you do.”

As for St. Laurence’s varsity squad, hope still exists for a playoff berth. The Vikings host St. Ignatius on Friday and then finish up with Fenwick in Week 9, and they must defeat both in order to merit consideration for an at-large invitation to the tournament.

“I hope we can get this thing back on track,” Blackmon said.

“We always have a rule that says, ‘Flush it.’ That [last] game happened, but we have to refocus — our focus now is on St. Ignatius. We still have something to play for.”

Statistics Mt. Carmel St. Laurence

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds.

Att./comp.

Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds.

Punts/avg.

14 27 0 0

7 0

7 - 55 0 - 0

MTC 10 491 26 517 2-1 4-2 0 4-50 0-0

SL 3 (-25) 7 (-18) 10-3 1-0 4 0-0 8-28.3

Scoring MTC — Jimmy Mickens, 54-yd. run (Zach Mirabelli kick) MTC — Justin Peebles, 63-yd. run (Mirabelli kick) MTC — Nadir Cornish, 26-yd. pass from Christian Searles (Mirabelli kick) MTC — Mickens, 34-yd. run (Mirabelli kick) MTC — Peebles, 42-yd. run (run failed) MTC — Jaquan Buntyn, 97-yd. run (Ante Rogic kick) MTC — Mickens, 93-yd. run (Rogic kick) MTC — Anthony Thompson, 11-yd. run (Rogic kick) Mt. Carmel Rushing: Mickens 8-186, Peebles 6-122, Buntyn 3-101. Passing: Searles 2-1-26. Receiving: Cornish 126.

St. Laurence Rushing: Miller 10-23, Novak 2-1, Topps 1-0, Sterna 1-(-3), Gonzales 3-(-5), Kelly 1-(-10), Martinez 7-(-31).

Passing: Martinez 8-2-4, Kelly 2-1-3.

Receiving: Sterna 2-1, Miller 1-6.

Statistics

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence tailback Frank Miller’s progress gets halted by a Mt. Carmel defender Friday night.

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Section 2 Thursday, October 17, 2013

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Better, but not all right Eagles under pressure after losing to Griffins

By Ken Karrson

From a performance standpoint, things got better for Sandburg Friday night.

From a results perspective, however, nothing tangible was realized.

No one connected with the Eagles football program was happy about how badly HomewoodFlossmoor roughed up Sandburg in Week 6. Making a 38-point defeat sting even more was the loss of senior quarterback Sean Leland to a shoulder injury.

Thus, the Eagles, though shorthanded, felt they had something to prove against one of the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue’s traditional powers, Lincoln-Way East. And in the opinion of Sandburg coach Dave Wierzal, his Submitted photo squad managed to do that.

Moraine Valley College’s Kara Kentner (in black) ranks second nationally among NJCAA Division “To use coaches’ slang, I think II volleyball players in hitting percentage. (Photo provided) they emptied the buckets,” he said of his athletes. “We still made some costly mistakes, but they improved. I was proud of how the kids played — I thought we played really, really hard.

“The frustrating part was that they didn’t get to enjoy the fruits

By Maura Vizza *** VOLLEYBALL of their efforts. I felt bad for our Moraine’s run of good luck In a battle of conference un- kids because to have that final A first-place finish in the Illinois ended last Wednesday, when beatens last Tuesday, the Cy- score the way it was really was Skyway Collegiate Conference is a Waubonsee College put the Cy- clones knocked off Waubonsee a letdown.” statistical impossibility, but that’s clones on the wrong end of a 6-0 25-15, 25-20, 25-15 to bag their Although the Eagles frustrated about all Moraine Valley College’s final in their last regular-season 20th triumph of the season. the Griffins on more than one soccer-playing women have been encounter. The loss meant Mo- Autumn Seiler was Moraine’s occasion, the latter managed to denied in recent weeks. raine will be on the road when the ringleader with 10 kills, 17 digs construct a lead that topped out A late-season surge continued National Junior College Athletic and two blocks, but others con- at 31-7. Sandburg collected one last Monday, as the Cyclones Association Region IV playoffs tributed as well. Also chipping more touchdown after that, but blanked Prairie State College 4- get underway. in for the Cyclones were Gina its 31-13 setback placed a renewed 0. The win squared Moraine’s Despite surrendering a half- Ryan (eight kills, two blocks), emphasis on this Friday’s SWSC season ledger and improved its dozen goals, Lozano still played Kara Kentner (seven kills, 12 Blue clash with District 230 sister record to 5-1-1 over the last seven commendably between the pipes assists), Alex Bojan (seven kills, school Stagg. matches, a stretch during which as she turned aside 15 other eight blocks), Joanna Curtis (19 The Eagles (4-3, 3-2) have held it has outscored its foes 22-5.

Chiefs shots. assists) and Kayla Manthei (18 the upper hand in recent head Aiding netminder Diana LoMEN’S SOCCER digs, 19 good receptions, one to-head matchups by a sizable zano in her quest for this latest After rallying to take a 3-2 service ace). margin, but the Chargers are shutout were defensive players halftime lead, the Cyclones were Kentner currently ranks sec- no longer bottom-feeders. In fact, Patricia Tuxford, Jill Kossifos, victimized by a pair of penalty- ond nationally with a .427 hitting Stagg put itself in a divisional tie Samantha Reyes and Kathleeen kick goals in the second half percentage, while her .541 mark with Sandburg after administerGribbon. Starring on offense for and wound up suffering a 4-3 in conference play makes her No. ing a 61-35 thrashing to Joliet the Cyclones were Yesenia Galvan setback to unbeaten Waubonsee 1 within the ISCC. As a team, No. West last weekend. (two goals), Leticia Diaz (one) last Tuesday.

20 Moraine is third in NJCAA Therefore, the winner on Friday Also hurting Moraine was a Division II with an average of will take a giant step forward toand Antonia Zaper (one).

Earning assists were Reyes and red card handed out to Patryk 12.43 assists per set and fourth ward postseason inclusion, while Stephanie Aimone. with 13.05 kills per game.

Paprocki. the loser will be forced to triumph in Week 9 just to become playoff eligible.

“We find ourselves in a position we didn’t anticipate being in back in August,” Wierzal said.

“It makes this game coming up a lot more interesting because we’re in the same boat [as the our best blocker, but he takes a Knights didn’t really right them- Chargers]. They have really made

By Ken Karrson beating half the time. He’s al- selves until the rain ceased. progress.

In this case, the Broncos did ways the clutch receiver, but he Interestingly, the rather lopsid- “We know what is at stake in the busting. hadn’t scored a touchdown in two ed final score belied the two teams’ What host Walther Lutheran years.” statistical closeness. Christian’s wrecked Saturday afternoon in Colby Roundtree’s recovery of four turnovers certainly didn’t aid Melrose Park was Chicago Chris- a well-placed Chicago Christian its cause, but it managed to outtian’s dreams of a strong finish kickoff set up De Vries’ scoring gain the Broncos by 30 total yards, to the regular season and, along play. The younger Bolhuis’ TD, thanks largely to Roundtree’s 136 with it, a spot in the Class 3A meanwhile, resulted from his alert rushing yards. playoffs. Granted, the postsea- reaction to a pass play that was Bolhuis, however, gave a great By Tim Cronin deal of credit for that numerical son plans ranked as something rapidly breaking down. of a long shot seeing as how the While Coach Bolhuis praised his advantage to the Knights’ defense, The bigger they are, the harder Knights could garner only five son’s ability to salvage something a group spearheaded by Justin they fall. wins at most and, thus, would positive in that instance, he also Downs (four solo stops, two as- Unless they beat you. have to rely on an at-large invita- thought it illustrated a few of the sists, 2 ½ tackles for loss, one Trinity Christian College’s sack), Roundtree (four solos, two volleyball team was part of both tion to the tournament, but they Knights’ shortcomings.

“We were winning [at halftime], assists, one-half tackle for loss), the axiom and its mirror image did still exist.

No more, however. The Bron- but we weren’t shining,” Coach Dan Lawler (four solos, one tackle over the weekend. The Trolls won cos saw to that by flexing some Bolhuis said. “Our scores came for loss) and Jeff Oprondek (three matches against Carroll and Vitfourth-quarter muscle and finally in a short burst, but in a critical solos, three assists). erbo, but then dropped decisions putting a dogged Chicago Chris- [overall] view, we set ourselves “They played much stronger in to fourth-ranked Madonna and tian bunch to rest, 43-21, in a up in the first half for what hap- this game and put us in a posi- Doane in the Big Guns Classic Suburban Christian Conference pened [later]. tion to win,” Bolhuis said. “The at the University of St. Francis Gold encounter.

“It was a tale of two halves, defense played well, but we didn’t in Joliet.

The defeat was the Knights’ definitely. There were penalties, help them out [enough]. You make Saturday’s losses meant Trinity fifth of the year and officially miscues, we were missing blocks, bad calls [on offense] when you carried a 26-6 overall mark into locked them out of the postsea- jumping offsides — so many of our fall three touchdowns behind.” this past Tuesday’s resumption problems were coming up to bite Christian will be at home for its of Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic son.

“We’re playing for pride [from us. Our kids were running hard, last two games of the campaign. Conference play against Olivet here on],” Christian coach Jim getting plays, and then getting First up is Wheaton Academy, Nazarene University. The Trolls which visits Palos Heights Fri- are 11-0 in the league.

Bolhuis said. “We’re working on plays called back.” improving things in this program Despite the obstacles, Christian day night.

Playing Madonna for the very and having the kids keep making entered the second half with confirst time cost Trinity its 14-match corrections and getting better. fidence, but a long homecoming Statistics winning streak, as the Crusad “In some ways, we’re stronger halftime show did it no favors. ers prevailed 25-21, 16-25, 25-22, [than at this same juncture in When the Knights were stopped Chgo. Christian 0 13 0 8 - 21 25-18. The Trolls’ victory in the 2012], but we’re also less experi- on their initial series of the third Walther Luth.

0 6 8 29 - 43 second set was almost duplicated enced. We have a lot of kids who period, Bolhuis was left to wonder, in the third, but a block and serare new to the game and still learn- “Where has our energy gone? We CC WL vice ace put Madonna up 2-1 in ing, and they don’t have a lot of got nothing done.”

First downs 9 9 games, and the school from Liexperience to build on. They’ve In a scoring sense, that re- Yds. rushing 186 192 vonia, Mich., ran away with the had to learn the hard way.” mained the same until the latter Yds. passing 65 29 fourth set.

And that included in the stages of the fourth quarter, when Total yds.

251 221 Trinity took Doane to the limit Knights’ latest tilt. What made Roundtree’s 60-yard dash set the Att./comp.

15-6 7-3 before falling in five games. The this setback particularly difficult table for Luke Rattler to tally on a Fumbles/lost 2-1 1-0 22-25, 25-23, 25-21, 13-25, 13-15 for Christian (2-5, 1-2) to handle 15-yard run. Before that occurred, Had intercepted 3 0 outcome saw the Trolls win the was that, for a large chunk of though, Walther had taken control Penalties/yds.

5-45 4-35 opening dance, then come close in the contest, it was every bit the of the proceedings.

Punts/avg.

5-24.2 3-46.7 the next two games before fading Broncos’ equal.

The Broncos did so by scoring five in the fourth.

In fact, the Knights were ahead times in the second half, an eruption Scoring It was close in the deciding set, of Walther after 24 minutes, as that began with quarterback David WL — David Walton, 16-yd. run (run which requires only 15 points for quarterback Christian Bolhuis Walton’s 13-yard keeper following failed) a win, but Doane made it a bitter scored on a 45-yard bootleg and a Christian fumble. Walton’s TD, CC — Christian Bolhuis, 45-yd. run pill to swallow in the end. then fired a 26-yard touchdown plus his two-point-conversion toss (Jeremy Slager Evans kick) The Trolls had rolled to a pass to Jack De Vries during the to Kenneth McNeil pushed Walther CC — Jack De Vries, 26-yd. pass from straight-set win against Carroll second quarter. Coach Bolhuis was in front for good.

Bolhuis (kick failed) (25-22, 25-18, 25-20) and were especially pleased to see De Vries That same duo stepped forward WL — Walton, 13-yd. run (Kenneth extended to four against Viterbo net his initial six-pointer. again in the fourth stanza, Walton McNeil, pass from Walton) (25-10, 24-26, 25-17, 25-22). Trin “We owed him that for two by recovering a bad punt snap in WL — Walton, recovery of bad punt ity registered the last six points years,” Bolhuis said of his ju- the Knights’ end zone for a TD snap in Chicago Christian end zone (Mc- of the fourth set in the latter ennior tight end. “He’s our go-to and McNeil with an interception- Neil, pass from Walton) counter to collect its 26th victory receiver in third-down situations, return touchdown. Another pickoff WL — McNeil, 30-yd. interception of the season. he’s made great catches and he’s eventually led to Antwan Morri- return (Trent Nordberg, pass from Wal- The 16 sets meant the Trolls son’s 28-yard scoring gallop. ton) piled up more numbers than usu

“We went from winning to get WL — Antwan Morrison, 28-yd. run al. Kaitlin Feddema’s 59 kills — SIGN UP TO GET FREE ting killed, and it wasn’t a slow (Kurtis Duff kick) including 17 against Carroll and AMBER ALERTS process,” Bolhuis said. “There was WL — Brett Willis, 13-yd. run (kick 18 against Doane — led the way ON YOUR CELL PHONE. an eight-minute segment where blocked) offensively, while Ellie Raebel’s 73 everything blew up on us. We were CC — Luke Rattler, 15-yd. run (Bol- digs paced the defensive work. wirelessamberalerts.org giving it away. huis run) *** “There were no minor mistakes.

• Record: 26-6 overall, 11-0 When it rains, it pours.”

Chicago Christian Rushing: Roundtree CCAC, 7-0 home, 6-1 away, 13-5 Rain also had an influence on 21-136, Bolhuis 7-33, Rattler 5-20, Downs neutral. Leaders: Kaitlin Fedthe events, as Christian’s troubles 1-0, Slager Evans 1-(-3). Passing: Bol- dema 284 kills; Erynn Schuh 41 A child is calling for help. started in earnest after the bad huis 15-6-65. Receiving: De Vries 3-45, aces; Ellie Raebel 393 digs; Jessica weather had done the same. The Roundtree 2-2, Bruinius 1-18.

Wiltjer 117 blocks.

Moraine athletics wrap

Cyclones stay hot on soccer field

Busted by the Broncos

Loss to Walther wrecks Knights’ playoff dreams

this game, and we need to play good football and work toward great football. We have to focus on being the best we can be, and I hope we get over our shell shock from this game.”

What made the outcome against Lincoln-Way East somewhat surprising is that, for a good portion of the contest, the Eagles appeared pretty evenly matched with their heralded foe. The Griffins did hold a significant edge in total yardage by game’s end, but the hosts were ahead only 10-7 as time wound down in the opening half.

Sandburg scored with 1:09 remaining in the second quarter on Brian Langowski’s 3-yard run, a touchdown set up by Dennis Bresingham’s punt return to Lincoln-Way East’s 27. But before intermission arrived, the Griffins delivered a critical blow.

Marcus Cosby’s would-be kickoff-return TD got expunged by an unsportsmanlike-conduct penalty called on the hosts, but the infraction only backed Lincoln-Way East up to the Eagles’ 24. After a 1-yard loss, the Griffins hit paydirt on Jordan Wirtz’s 25-yard pass completion to Colin O’Connell.

The play didn’t give LincolnWay East an insurmountable lead in a numerical sense, but its impact was more than a little harmful to Sandburg psyches.

“You hate to pin a game on one play, but this is a problem,” Wierzal said, referring to the long runback that set up the Griffins’ second TD of the half. “To give up that touchdown [later on] definitely took some wind out of our sails.

“You really feel like the first half should have been over [before that]. I know we were all thinking that way.”

Lincoln-Way East squandered an opportunity to add three points to its total when it missed a field goal on its initial possession of the third quarter, but the Eagles didn’t receive a boost from that play. Instead, their own offense fizzled when it got the ball back, then the Griffins struck for six more points on a 54-yard pass from Wirtz to Paul Gossage.

“It’s not even remotely how we saw that series going,” Wierzal said.

Sandburg did make a later foray deep into Lincoln-Way East territory, but got stopped 3 yards shy of the goal line. The Griffins then ballooned their margin to 31-7 at the onset of the fourth period on Brian Casey’s 13-yard

TD dash.

Langowski tallied on a 1-yard run after Lincoln-Way East lost a fumble at its own 24, but the touchdown was too little and came far too late to save the Eagles here.

Langowski’s 41 rushing yards represented Sandburg’s high-water mark in that category, while Aidan Muno-Kohn’s two catches and 30 receiving yards paced that facet of the attack. Wierzal thought substitute quarterback Julian Gutierrez “did a heck of a job coming into this situation under that pressure,” but the Eagles’ 169 total yards paled considerably next to the Griffins’ 411.

Nevertheless, Sandburg’s defense featured a few respectable exhibitions. Junior Graham Hevel paced the Eagles with seven solo tackles and two assists, but Alante Walker (five solos, one assist), Adam Nash (five solos, one assist), Dan Trentacoste (five solos), Louis Paleothodoros (four solos) and Matt Taylor (three solos, two assists, one sack) also made their presences felt to a measurable degree.

Statistics Sandburg L-W East

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds.

Att./comp.

Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds.

Punts/avg.

0 7 3 14

0 7

6 - 13 7 - 31

CS 12 100 69 169 15-5 1-0 1 4-28 6-38.0

LWE 20 223 188 411 27-14 3-1 0 7-69 3-29.7

Scoring LWE — Anthony Sciarini, 22-yd. field goal LWE — Brian Casey, 3-yd. run (Sciarini kick) CS — Brian Langowski, 3-yd. run (Jonathan Milazzo kick) LWE — Colin O’Connell, 25-yd. pass from Jordan Wirtz (Sciarini kick) LWE — Paul Gossage, 54-yd. pass from Wirtz (Sciarini kick) LWE — Casey, 13-yd. run (Sciarini kick) CS — Langowski, 1-yd. run (pass failed) Sandburg Rushing: Langowski 16-46, Johnson 5-22, Gutierrez 11-21, MunoKohn 3-11. Passing: Gutierrez 15-5-69.

Receiving: Muno-Kohn 2-30, Carney 1-22, Langowski 1-12, Johnson 1-5.

Trinity sports report

Trolls volleyball team splits against big guns • Schedule: Tuesday, vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph, 7 p.m.; Oct. 25-26, CCAC crossover at Purdue-North Central; Oct. 29, at Purdue University Calumet, 7 p.m.; Oct. 31, vs. Indiana University-South Bend, 7 p.m.

CROSS COUNTRY A wrong turn may have cost Andy Reidsma a top-three finish at the Bethel Invitational in South Bend on Friday at St. Patrick’s Park, but it definitely cost the Trolls one spot in the team standings.

For some reason, Reidsma went one way while most of the rest of the pack went another, and the others were right. By the time Reidsma retraced his steps, he had fallen farther back and ultimately finished 24th, nearly a minute behind freshman teammate Cody Velthuizen, Trinity’s fastest competitor on this day.

Velthuizen posted a time of 26 minutes, 41.1 seconds for 8K, which landed him in sixth place overall. Reidsma ran a 27:37.6.

In between them came Michael Potter (13th in 27:09.9), Chris Koutavas (17th, 27:12.3) and Tyrell Natewa (21st, 27:17.6).

As a team, the Trolls were third in a 14-school field with 81 points.

Trinity trailed only Taylor (49) and Siena Heights (80).

The women’s race had no such incidents, and junior Anna Bos raced to a fourth-place finish for the Trolls in the 6K test with a season-best time of 19:10.1. That was less than three seconds off the 19:07.7 of Davenport’s Stacey Baron, the second-place runner.

Nobody in the field was going to touch Judson’s Meaghan Ciochon, whose 18:24.4 clocking was out of sight.

Trinity’s Ashley Jordan was 14th after hitting the chute in 19:51.6. She and Bos led the Trolls to seventh place in the team standings. *** • Men’s top times (8K): Andy Reidsma, 25:18.1, Sept. 13; Michael Potter, 26:28.8, Sept. 13, Tyrell Natewa, 26:39.7, Sept. 13; Cody Velthuizen, 26:41.1, Oct. 12; Chris Koutavas, 27:00.98, Sept. 6; Mark Bohdan, 29:52.0, Oct. 5.

• Women’s top times (5K/6K): Anna Bos, 19:10.1, Oct. 12; 24:04.5 (6K), Oct. 5; Jessica Disselkoen, 19:24.1, Sept. 13; 24:10.1 (6K), Oct. 5; Hannah Schwab, 19:44.7,

Sept. 13; Ashley Jourdan, 19:51.6, Oct. 12; 25:08.3 (6K), Oct. 5; Justin VanDyk, 20:29.1, Sept. 13; 26:08.1 (6K), Oct. 5.

• Schedule: Oct. 26, at Great Lakes Invitational, Riverside Park, Grand Rapids, Mich., 10 a.m. CT. MEN’S SOCCER They shoot, they score.

That hasn’t always been the case for the Trolls this season, but it was on Saturday against Robert Morris University. With Richie Carrillo setting up Mauricio Salgado in the first half and Caleb Steele in the second half, Trinity was able to best the Eagles 3-1 in a CCAC match.

The outcome provided the Trolls with their first conference victory of the campaign and stopped their losing streak at five matches.

Jesus Arciga added Trinity’s third goal, while netminder Gabe Fennema made four saves.

Only Bobby Hurwitz’s marker with 2:03 to play stood between Fennema and a shutout.

Winning made the rest of the week a bit easier to forget. The Trolls dropped a 3-0 decision to Olivet Nazarene on Tuesday, then saw a reversal of form against Roosevelt University lead to a 3-1 defeat on Thursday.

Trinity led the Lakers the previous weekend, only to see thunderstorms wipe out the upset bid.

Sunny skies appealed to Roosevelt the second time around.

Trinity had a 1-0 lead at intermission, thanks to Alex Tien’s goal, but second-half goals by John Franco, Jamie Zepeda and Leo Rodriguez in a span of 10:06 turned the tables. Trolls keeper Rick Fawkes had made three saves in the first half and would notch another, but the barrage was too much and the losing streak climbed to five.

It had reached four 48 hours earlier, when Olivet scored early, late and in between to post its triumph. Fennema was in the Trolls’ net for this one, and so, on three occasions, was the ball.

Todd Bevan maneuvered his way into the middle and ripped a shot past Fennema 36 seconds after the kickoff. Michael Da Sliva made it 2-0 at 28:39 and Paddy Hoepp finished the scoring on a penalty kick with 17:22 left to play.

(Continued on page 6)

The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, October 17, 2013 Section 2

Palos AYSO teams enter stretch run Palos AYSO soccer teams approached the stretch run of the 2013 season last week, although a few matches were interrupted by inclement weather.

Following is recap of reported activity.

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Lightning 5, Team #2 1 Josh Pappas’ hat trick provided the Lightning with more than enough scoring thunder to dispatch Team #2. Jake Yerkes and Ali Elmosa tallied once apiece for the winners, while Noelia Perez was credited with an assist.

Also contributing to the Lightning’s victory were Alyssa Barraco, Abby Becker, Jack Forden, Joshua Gregoriou, Kelsey Kelly, Darek Michniak and Samantha Michniak.

Martin Kizialtle notched Team #2’s marker. Lilly Corso also played well in a losing cause.

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Silver Soldiers 2, Frostbite 0 Matthew Bogner accounted for the match’s only two scores, as the Soldiers blanked Frostbite in a defensive battle. James Hunt assisted on one of Bogner’s tallies and Griffin Sterling joined those two in preserving the whitewash.

Blue Bombers 3, Smurfs 1 Bart Nowobilski’s goal wasn’t enough to keep the Smurfs from suffering a defeat against the Bombers. Gianna Damacopolous

Crusaders (Continued from page 1) “That kind of deflated them,” Badke said of Bishop Mac. “Kane is one of our best players. He’s done a great job this year on kickoffs and field goals.

“It wasn’t a last-minute decision, [but] something we prepared for. We saw some things on film we thought we could take advantage of, and I thought it was a great thing to do at that time.”

Sandwiched between Jones’ two scoring bursts was a 12-yard touchdown catch by Luke Mueller.

Mueller also hauled in a 7-yard TD toss from Alarcon in the first half, while Sal Perez brought his 9-yard grab into the Irish end zone to account for the Crusaders’ initial six-pointer of the game.

Perez’s score came after Kane’s 29-yard first-period field goal and gave Rice a 10-7 lead. The home team inched back in front one last time on an 80-yard Jared Marcotte-to-Robbie Odeneal aerial strike, but Mueller’s first TD with 28 seconds left in the opening half regained the edge for the Crusaders once and for all.

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(Continued from page 2) First to tumble was Resurrection, which suffered a 25-9, 25-15 GCAC Red setback on Tuesday, thanks largely to input from Gabby Ennis (five kills) and Jenny Phelan (five digs). Mother McAuley (25-2, 2-0) also upended St. Ignatius 25-13, 25-15 on Thursday, as Courtney Joyce (six kills, 20 assists) and Carla Cahill (12 digs) both played pivotal roles.

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(assist), Matt Huston and Amelia daya Hassanelm, Madelyn HolPempek also performed admirably mstrom, Ryan Jirka, Caera Kenfor the Smurfs, the latter two do- nedy, Grace Kennedy, Oscar Miller and Lily Thielmann. ing so in the nets.

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Blue Thunder 5, Blue Flames 0 Malachy Mohan, Troy Ogarek, Kol Shields, Aiden Foertsch and Kate Forden were the losing-side notables as the Flames were extinguished by the Thunder.

Piranhas 2, Neon Lights 1 Goals by Lily Ceretto and Jacob Nowobilski offset one from Kaesy King and lifted the Piranhas to a triumph over the Lights.

Ceretto assisted on Nowobilski’s marker.

Others contributing to the Piranhas’ success were keeper Adrian Burkowski, Isabella Bacerott, Livaro Hucker, Connor LeBeau and Greg Sawertailo. Delivering solid efforts for the Lights in addition to King were Jimmy Navarrete (assist), Daniel Sweeney, Dylan Gumtow, Erik Knutson, G.G. Navarrete, Jana Elmosa, Luke Lisiecki, Maggie McHugh, Nate Tran, William Hardison and Grace Anderson.

Killing Bees 4, Team #2 Aydan Wilson accounted for all four of the Bees’ goals as they swarmed over Team #2.

Garnering assists were Michael Jeffers, Lucas Kopec and Jakub Mierzwa.

Also doing their part for the Bees were Kazeed Haleem, He-

Sharks 10, Green Machine 1 Julian Ruiz established a single-match season-high with seven goals, and the Sharks used that memorable effort as the linchpin in a rout of the Machine.

Lost in the hoopla were two tallies by Brian Manns and one from Dante Bonafilia. Brendan Carroll passed out a couple assists and Frank Ryan distributed one. Providing the Sharks with reliable defense were Mari Jarmoszka, Kayla Kalousek, Jackson Natenek and Adam Ramadan.

Green Dragons 5, Midnight Thunder 1 Ellie White and Lizzy Ellsworth both booted in two goals and Annie Olsen added one to propel the Dragons past the Thunder.

Sebastian Magiera supplied the Thunder’s lone marker. Oliver Levy, Yasine Gorchene and Bryan Abuhanoun also gave solid performances for the losing club.

Team # 5 5, Orange Knights 3 Jude Welsch’s two scores and one goal from Tagan Bumstead weren’t enough to save the Knights from a setback versus Team #5.

Welsch, Emily Purtill and Kari Freimuth each doled out an assist.

of less than 18 minutes between the second and fourth quarters.

Defensively, Bryan Boyd (six solo stops, four assists, fumble recovery) and Trea Pierce (six solos, one assist, one sack, interception) were the top performers.

Also lending a hand for the Crusaders on that side of the ball were Robert Woods (five solos, two assists, one sack), Greg Bernier (five solos, one assist, blocked pass), Mike McGinley (five solos, one quarterback hurry), Dyke (four solos, four assists) and Julian Davis (four solos, three assists).

Boyd’s recovery short-circuited an early Irish series that had brought them inside Rice’s 20-yard line. Bishop Mac was ahead 7-3 when the turnover took place.

“They could have gone up by two scores, but they didn’t,” Badke said. “Then Marcus Jones really got going. It was a must-win [situation] and the kids responded.”

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to Evergreen as the impetus for its revival the past two weeks. The Bulldogs have outscored two plus.500 foes 67-0 over that span.

“Week 5 still itches at us,” Sheehan said. “You’re dealing with 16and 17-year-olds and they don’t focus as well as they should sometimes. We know we didn’t play our best that night, and the last two weeks we’ve shown that.”

Richards tangles with cross-town rival Oak Lawn Friday night. While the 2-5 Spartans might not appear a very big hurdle to clear, Sheehan will assuredly remind his athletes that Oak Lawn gave the Bulldogs one of their toughest battles last season before falling by 11 points.

“They’re a big, physical team, they’re sound and they’re wellcoached,” Sheehan said. “It’s our homecoming, which can be a coach’s nightmare, but we want to keep momentum going. Eightand-one is still a good season, and we can get a high [playoff] seed if we do that.”

5only 24 minutes.

“They’ve got some athletes,” he said of Argo. “In the back of our minds, that was our thought — we’ve got to put some [more] points on the board.”

So that’s exactly what Richards did. The Bulldogs tallied twice in the third period to sew up the win, using a pair of Tacari Carpenter receptions to finish off the Argonauts. Carpenter latched onto throws of 40 and 31 yards from Muhammad-Rogers.

“You’re feeling pretty good at that point,” Sheehan said. “[Argo] had an emotional game the week before [on Saturday afternoon], and coming back on a short week isn’t easy.”

Richards wound up with 249 total yards, 152 of which were collected by Shannon and Carpenter on a combined seven catches.

The Bulldogs did not commit any turnovers.

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mona Tomczak, who put down 19 kills and had six digs opposite Reavis.

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights improved to 20-7 overall and 6-1 in the Suburban Christian Conference Blue by beating Marian Central Catholic 25-20, 25-21 last Wednesday.

Anna Kamp and Leah Kamp both had six kills to pace Chicago Christian, while Emily Workman doled out eight assists.

Also stepping forward was Jessica Krygsheld, who registered nine digs.

RICHARDS The Lady Bulldogs split a pair of SSC matches last week, as they topped Evergreen Park 25-17, 2519 on Tuesday before losing 25-19, 25-16 to Lemont on Thursday.

Leading the charge for Richards in its win over the Lady Mustangs were Shannon Gardner and Dana Wujcik, both of whom recorded seven kills.

OAK LAWN Christina Egan enjoyed a productive week for the Lady Spartans, who took care of South Suburban Conference business against Reavis (26-24, 23-25, 2522) last Tuesday and Bremen (2522, 25-14) on Thursday.

Egan totaled 23 assists and 16 digs to guide Oak Lawn (16-5, 9-1) past the Lady Rams, then distributed 18 more assists in the MT. ASSISI victory over the Lady Braves. Offering support for Egan in the Kelly Magliano (seven kills, first of those encounters was Si- eight digs) and Anna Broadhurst

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Scoring BM — Jonathan Ward, 3-yd. run (Trevor Drazy kick) BR — Brian Kane, 29-yd. field goal BR — Sal Perez, 9-yd. pass from Alex Alarcon (Kane kick) BM — Robbie Odeneal, 80-yd. pass from Jared Marcotte (Drazy kick) BR — Luke Mueller, 7-yd. pass from Alarcon (Kane kick) BR — Marcus Jones, 38-yd. run (Kane kick) BR — Mueller, 12-yd. pass from Alarcon (Kane kick) BR — Jones, 88-yd. run (Kane kick) BM — Josh Ramirez, 4-yd. pass from Marcotte (Drazy kick) BM — Craig Butler, 40-yd. fumble return (Drazy kick) Brother Rice Rushing: Jones 23-250, Alarcon 5-30, Smith 1-4, Desmond 2-1.

Passing: Alarcon 24-18-169. Receiving: Mueller 7-77, Perez 6-50, Butler 4-33, Jones 1-9.

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Scoring HLR — Dedrick Shannon, 25-yd. pass from Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Shawn Chiaramonte kick) HLR — Chrishawn Ross, 1-yd. run (kick failed) HLR — Tacari Carpenter, 40-yd. pass from Muhammad-Rogers (Chiaramonte kick) HLR — Carpenter, 31-yd. pass from Muhammad-Rogers (Chiaramonte kick)

Richards Rushing: Muhammad-Rogers 8-37, Ross 9-22, Carpenter 4-22, Tears 2-17, Demma 3-(-9). Passing: Muhammad-Rogers 15-8-160. Receiving: Shannon 4-81, Carpenter 3-71, Tears 1-8.

(seven kills, five digs) both supplied strong play on the Screeching Eagles’ behalf last Thursday, but that couldn’t keep Mt. Assisi (16-17, 4-3) from getting tagged with a 25-23, 25-12 GCAC Red loss by Loyola Academy.

Broadhurst (151 kills, 39 blocks, 194 digs) and Magliano (272 kills, 57 blocks) continued to be among the Eagles’ season leaders, along with MaryKate Wetzel (531 assists), and Jessica Jakubowski (215 digs).

SHEPARD The Lady Astros suffered a 25-19, 25-12 SSC setback to TF South last Thursday.

Kendall Yerkes, Abby Graham and Amanda Carberry had four kills each for Shepard, while Caroline Graham passed out 17 assists. Making their presences felt as well were Brianna Volpentesta (eight digs) and Briana Haugh (seven).

QUEEN OF PEACE The Pride dropped a 25-21, 2514 GCAC Red decision to De La Salle last Wednesday.

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Stagg’s Natalie Pamphilis serves during her No. 1 singles match at the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue meet on Saturday. Pamphilis beat Homewood-Flossmoor’s Allison Lessner 6-2, 6-1 to win the singles title.

By Anthony Nasella After losing a total of 10 seniors to graduation, it would have been easy for Shepard girls’ swim coach Barb Larson to accept the fact that the 2013 season would be strictly a rebuilding one.

However, a 7-2 dual-meet record from a Lady Astros squad with just two seniors is giving Larson hope for more than just the future. Shepard won both of its encounters last week, defeating Thornton Fractional co-op (6727) and Oak Forest (103-82) in a pair of South Suburban Conference crossovers on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

“We have some pretty solid young girls,” Larson said. “We have a good bunch this year. We lost many seniors from last year’s team, but this young group is very talented and hard working. We have very versatile swimmers [and] I’m happy with them.

“It’s been the whole combination of them working together. I had a talk with my juniors and told them that they were going to take leadership roles because we don’t have any seniors to fall back on, as we did last season.

The juniors are stepping it up on that.”

Against Thornton Fractional coop, sophomore Grace Spindler prevailed in the 200-yard freestyle (2 minutes, 19.65 seconds) and 500free (6:19.88) for visiting Shepard.

Spindler notched a victory in the 50-free versus Oak Forest.

“Grace swam varsity as a freshman, and she’s doing even better this season,” Larson said.

“She also competes in the 100-fly.

Though she doesn’t like it, she still does it pretty well.”

Junior Joanna Rangel notched a pair of triumphs against the Lady Bengals, doing so in the 100-breaststroke (1:22.50) and 200-individual medley (2:35.32).

Also scoring victories for the Lady Astros were freshman Annie Rangel (100-butterfly) and junior Mary Lippert (100-free).

Shepard figures to get tested this coming weekend at the nineschool Tinley Park Invitational, which will include teams such as Richards, Oak Lawn, Kankakee, Joliet co-op and Argo in the field.

“Tinley Park will be a good test and give the girls some competitive exposure,” Larson said. “We’ll be missing Grace [because of a leadership commitment], so that will hurt.”

As for the Lady Astros’ chances of competing for a conference title, Larson said it all hinges on the girls’ continued level of dedication.

“I think they’re looking strong right now,” she said. “We’re still getting in shape to the place that they need to be. They have a shot at conference, [but] it’s really going to depend on who wants it the worst. When you get down to it, that’s what it is.”

Larson said one benefit for Shepard is that two swimmers, Rangel and Marley Weist, came to the varsity squad with previous swimming experience. Larson said Weist has been good in the backstroke, where she has secured some third- and fourth-place finishes.

“All the girls have a good attitude,” Larson said. “They’re taking cues and are very receptive to learning. They’re working hard, getting their morning practices in and keeping good attitudes. We’re working on their mental training — that’s something we’re really focusing on right now.” *** Sandburg began last week with a 94-87 SWSC Blue victory over Stagg on Thursday. The Lady Eagles concluded the week with

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Shepard’s Gaby Jusczak returns a shot during a first-round match at Friday’s South Suburban Conference Red match. a fourth-place finish at the St. Charles North Invitational on Saturday, while Sandburg divers took fifth at the Hinsdale Central Diving Invitational that same day.

Clare Lawlor was a prominent figure for the Lady Eagles as she chalked up wins in the 200 IM (2:17.29) and 500-free (5:18.97) versus Stagg, then captured the 100-free (53.74) at St. Charles.

Sandburg totaled 216 points at the invitational. *** Sophia Shalabi was a bright spot for Stagg in its loss to Sandburg, as she garnered a pair of event victories. Shalabi touched out first in the 50-free (25.80) and then did the same in the 100-breaststroke (1:07.62).

At Saturday’s Andrew Invitational, Adrienne DiFoggio helped the Lady Chargers notch wins in four events. As a solo swimmer, DiFoggio set the pace in both the 200-free (2:00.4) and 500free (5:20.70).

Then as part of two Stagg relay teams, DiFoggio led the Lady Chargers to two more triumphs.

Stagg prevailed in the 200-free (1:42.84) and 200-medley (1:55.28) races.

On the strength of those showings, the Lady Chargers took second overall in a 13-school field with 246 team points.

BOYS’ GOLF Stagg advanced to the Marist Sectional in Homer Glen by finishing third among 15 teams with a score of 332 at last Tuesday’s Class 3A Brother Rice Regional at Silver Lake Country Club.

Dean Abate shone for the Chargers by shooting a 75 over 18 holes. Joe Zaremba finished with an 82, Brendan Kiblehan carded an 84 and Trace Moustakas fired an 89.

“We have some momentum going for us,” Stagg coach David Podkul said. “We received solid scores from everyone on the team.

They’re all playing well and we’re extremely happy to advance to the sectional. This really feels good.”

The feelings weren’t quite so elated this past Monday, however, as the Chargers placed 11th in a 12-team field at the Marist Sectional. Stagg shot a cumulative 362. *** At last Tuesday’s Class 3A Lemont Regional, Sandburg finished fifth with a score of 317, which was just five shots behind fourth-place Lemont and 18 off the pace set by champion Providence Catholic.

Sectional qualifiers for the Eagles included Michael Mishek (76), John Calzaretta (80) and Ronny Drabek (80). None of the

three, however, was able to advance out of this past Monday’s Pekin Sectional. *** Chicago Christian’s Blaine Wright was the individual runner-up with a score of 76 at last Tuesday’s Class 2A Oak Forest Regional. He finished just one stroke in arrears of meet medalist Dave Karwoski, who played for the host Bengals.

Wright’s teammate, Jay Timmer, contributed a round of 79, which helped the Knights take second as a team with an overall score of 339. And it was Timmer heading to state out of this past Monday’s Nazareth Academy Sectional, where he carded an 83 to move on as an individual.

Chicago Christian was eighth in the sectional team standings.

Also included among the individual state qualifiers was St. Laurence’s Jordan Velez, who fired a 77.

GIRLS’ GOLF Despite having no seniors in its lineup, Sandburg was the team no one could beat at last Wednesday’s Class AA Marist Regional.

Leading the way for the Lady Eagles at Green Garden in Frankfort was junior Frankie Saban, whose 8-over-par 80 tied her for the runner-spot spot among individual golfers. Highlighting her round was an eagle on the par-5 third hole of the Blue course.

Also contributing to Sandburg’s 344 score and its first regional championship since 2002 was sophomore Emily Cosler, who fired an 81 and placed fourth overall. Completing the Lady Eagles’ scoring were Emilyee McGiles (88) and Erin Cronin (95).

Sandburg’s season didn’t end at this past Monday’s HomewoodFlossmoor Sectional, either; in fact, Saban earned medalist honors with her 18-hole score of 69 at Coyote Run. And Saban won’t be alone this weekend in Decatur, as the Lady Eagles will make the trip to state as a squad after placing third in the sectional.

McGiles shot an 81 in support of Saban, while Alex Kappel (87) and Cosler (92) rounded out Sandburg’s scoring. *** Stagg tied Homewood-Flossmoor with 405 points at last Wednesday’s Marist Regional.

Lady Chargers golfers Natalie Collina (83) and Jena Pietrowski (98) qualified for this past Monday’s H-F Sectional as individuals, but did not advance to state.

One athlete who did was Marist’s Ashley Kay, who carded an 83 at Coyote Run. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Shepard finished second with (Continued on page 6)

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Cougars men pick up another soccer win

(Continued from page 1) opening stanza. The shorter of those TDs featured McClendon making a circus catch, while he had no Eisenhower defenders anywhere in the vicinity when he crossed the goal lone to notch the other.

Eric Gurrister (five receptions, 82 yards) was another favorite target for Ryan, who again filled in admirably for injured signal-caller Jonathan O’Brien, while running back Keyshawn Carpenter surpassed the 100-yard rushing mark once more by grinding out 119. Carpenter also delivered the Mustangs’ third touchdown.

With Evergreen’s defense routinely harassing Eisenhower’s skill people, a comeback by the visitors didn’t seem likely. Eleven of the Cards’ offensive plays resulted in lost yardage.

But just when it appeared as if the Mustangs would finally get a breather, back came Eisenhower.

T.J. Skelton got the Cardinals on the board with a touchdown run, then Michael Morrison hauled in a 50-yard pass to slice his club’s deficit to eight points.

Eisenhower could get no closer, though, so Evergreen — which has already clinched a Class 4A playoff berth — took one more step toward both an unbeaten regular season and SSC Red championship.

The Mustangs can guarantee themselves at least a share of the latter on Friday by defeating winless Shepard. And in case Evergreen coach Dan Hartman seeks an additional reason for his athletes to take the Astros seri-

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A number of Evergreen Park defenders bury an Eisenhower ball at the end of a play Friday night.

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Evergreen Park quarterback Sean Ryan hands off to Keyshawn Carpenter during Friday night’s South Suburban Conference Red game. ously, he can point to the 2012 Reavis in Week 9. matchup between the programs, a contest Shepard won by establish- Statistics ing a single-game school record for points.

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Community sports news Southside Shooters to hold tryouts

The Southside Shooters Girls’ Basketball Club will conduct tryouts on Oct. 29, Nov. 5 and Nov. 7 at Stagg High School.

Each session will run from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information, call Gary Ferguson at (630) 935-1150 or visit the website at www.shootersbball.com.

District 218 to host Bulls youth camps

District 218 will host Chicago Bulls FUNdamentals youth basketball camps for ages 5-14 on Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, 9 and 16.

The camps will be held at the administrative center, 10701 S. Kilpatrick Ave., in Oak Lawn, and divided into two age groups.

Ages 5-8 will meet from 9-10 a.m., while ages 9-14 will go from 1011:30 a.m.

The cost is $60 for kids under age 8, $75 for older individuals, and includes a camp T-shirt and replica-autographed photo of Bulls star Derrick Rose. Registration is being accepted online at www.bullssoxacademy.com.

Additional details can also be found on that same website.

Shimko basketball to run tryouts

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. A boys’ session will run from 1-2:30 p.m., while two girls’ 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 play-

ers and sign a waiver form 20 minutes prior to an evaluation session.

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.

Winter-season tryouts for Illinois Hoopla

Illinois Hoopla is hosting basketball tryouts for its winter season during the month of October at Orland Junior High School.

Tryouts are held from 7-9 p.m. and are open to players in grades 3-8. For complete details, contact Rick Palmer at 460-6513 or Hooplamr@gmail.com, or visit the website at www.illinoishoopla. com.

Sports wrap (Continued from page 5) 51 points at Saturday’s De La Salle Invitational. The Lady Astros’ Alondra Delfin took fourth individually by clocking a 20:27 for three miles. *** Casey Jensen (19:21.70) was seventh in the 3.1-mile race as Sandburg (109 points) placed fourth in the 13-school West Aurora Invitational on Saturday.

Meghan Mokate was the Lady Eagles’ next-best finisher as she reached the chute in 19:41.60, which netted her the No. 15 position.

BOYS’ SOCCER Stagg dropped a 2-1 SWSC Blue decision to Lockport last Thursday after getting outscored 3-0 in a shootout. However, the Chargers bounced back on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Sandburg.

Stagg scored first in the match against the Porters, doing so with 31:04 left after a corner kick. Beto Torres’ crossing pass found Phil Kolesinski at the far post and the latter headed the ball across the box to Alfonso Avila, who found the net.

Matt Kois scored the Chargers’ goal on Saturday, while keeper Erick Estrada recorded the shutout. *** Shepard went 1-2 last week, as it fell short of both Marist (41) and Tinley Park (1-0) while routing Oak Forest (7-0) on Tuesday.

Ivan Magana was the Astros’ ringleader versus the Bengals, as he notched a hat trick and also dished out assists on two of the other goals. Colm McGee provided Shepard with its lone goal against the RedHawks. *** Chicago Christian improved to 9-7-3 overall and 4-3 in the Suburban Christian Conference Gold with a 2-1 victory over WheatonSt. Francis last Tuesday.

Getenet Timmermans scored his school-record 89th career goal for the Knights, while his brother, Fecadu, accounted for the team’s other marker. Getenet Timmermans earned an assist on the latter play. *** Behind a goal by Tom Nie and Alan Garcia’s sharp netminding, Sandburg (11-5, 3-2) recorded a 10 SWSC Blue victory over Boling-

Suddenly, that slow start seems as if it never occurred.

St. Xavier University’s men soccer team continued its recovery from some early season woes by powering its way past Trinity International University last Tuesday. Hours after being named the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Offensive Player of the Week, sophomore forward Marco Gutierrez notched a hat trick and dished out an assist to help the Cougars defeat the Trojans 5-0 at Bruce R. Deaton Field.

The win was SXU’s fourth in its last five matches, all of which have been conference affairs. As a result, the Cougars are vying for first place within the CCAC. Gutierrez, who booted home four goals in SXU’s recent victory over Judson University, began his latest scoring barrage in the 16th minute of play by collecting a goal off a deflected ball. He then tallied twice within a 12-minute span of the second half, off a Brandon Simoes assist and on a penalty kick.

Thanks to his latest eruption, Gutierrez is in the CCAC’s top 10 in both goals and points.

Simoes also set up the Cougars’ second marker, which senior midfielder James King provided just after Gutierrez converted for the first time. For good measure, Gutierrez passed off to Simoes late in the opening half, and the junior midfielder knocked in a shot that gave the hosts a 3-0 lead at that juncture.

SXU senior keeper Kyle Held made four saves en route to registering his third shutout in five matches. *** Senior defender Yonda Abogunrin’s goal late in the second half snapped a scoreless tie and sent Olivet Nazarene University on to a 1-0 victory over the Cougars in a CCAC showdown for first place.

Saturday’s outcome at Deaton Field allowed the Tigers to take over sole possession of the conference lead. SXU (4-7, 4-2) trails Olivet by one in the CCAC standings. The loss was just the Cougars’ second in their last six outings.

Abogunrin scored on a header in the 82nd minute, a play set up by freshman midfielder Miguel Fierro’s throw-in. Five other ontarget Tigers shots were stopped

by SXU keeper Held.

Gutierrez had five shots to lead the Cougars, but none was among SXU’s four that were put on goal.

The Cougars faced Calumet College of St. Joseph this past Wednesday in the last of three straight home matches.

WOMEN’S SOCCER While the men have found their scoring groove for the most part, the Cougars women have fallen into an offensive funk.

SXU was kept off the scoreboard for the second straight time and wasted a superb effort by fresh-

man netminder Alex Perry, who stopped 10 Trinity International shots last Wednesday at Deaton Field. The Trojans managed to slip one past her, however, and that lone tally pinned a 1-0 CCAC defeat on the Cougars.

Trinity sophomore forward Samantha Yasatan garnered her team’s goal in the 22nd minute, a shot set up by sophomore midfielder Morgan Elzinga. SXU finished with just four shots on goal. *** Junior Morgan Graves’ penaltykick goal ended a long scoring drought for the Cougars, but that marker in the 22nd minute was the only one SXU could manage Saturday against Olivet. As a result, the Tigers made off with a 4-1 CCAC win at Deaton Field.

The Cougars (3-8-1, 1-5), who had been shut out in their previous two matches, spotted NAIA No. 19-ranked Olivet a 2-0 edge before Graves tallied. Sophomore forward Elizabeth Hetrick notched both of the Tigers’ early goals as she scored in the seventh and 18th minutes.

After SXU sliced its deficit in half, Olivet responded with a pair of second-half goals to establish the final margin. Sophomore forward Elisabeth Wahl and junior forward McKenzie Hengesh found the back of the net for the Tigers in the 53rd and 68th minutes, respectively.

Perry stood tall between the pipes for the Cougars in a losing effort as she was credited with 11 saves.

SXU hosted Calumet College of St. Joseph this past Tuesday to conclude a three-match homestand.

WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Junior Leslie Rosario took sixth individually, and the Cougars rode that performance to a second-place team finish at Friday’s Bethel College Invitational in South Bend, Ind. Rosario covered the 5K course at St. Patrick’s Park in 19 minutes, 21.8 seconds. Freshman Nicole Watkins followed Rosario down the chute in the No. 11 position, a spot garnered on the strength of a 19:45 run.

Two other SXU competitors managed top-20 showings, as sophomore Dana Martin (19:58.2) wound up 15th overall and senior Jordan Wallace (20:01.8) was 18th.

Completing the Cougars’ scoring was sophomore Ann Kolker, who completed the race in 20:23.3, which was good for 30th place.

Delivering a solid effort as well for SXU was junior Ali Proffitt, who clocked a 20:47.1 and finished 39th. Seven Cougars in all posted season-best times, and SXU’s runner-up showing was its highest of the season to date. Only fellow CCAC member Judson University placed ahead of the Cougars.

SXU’s next event will be the NAIA Great Lakes Invitational, hosted by Aquinas College at Riverside Park in Grand Rapids, Mich., on Oct. 26.

MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Brian Corcoran’s 12th-place performance sparked the Cougars to a fifth-place team finish at Saturday’s NAIA Pre-Nationals Invitational, which was held at Rim Rock Farm in Lawrence, Kan. A total of 30 squads and 272 runners took part in the event.

Corcoran completed the 8K race in 25:28.3 and was just eight seconds behind the No. 7 finisher. SXU’s other scorers included sophomore Eric Hancock (27th in 26:04.3), senior Chris Shellenberger (58th, 26:39.7), junior Kyle Counter (61st, 26:41.5) and senior Chris Sarna (62nd, 26:41.6).

Also competing on the Cougars’ behalf were senior Brian Meyer (111th, 27:22.6), senior Shane Kenney (121st, 27:33.7) and freshman Abel Hernandez (141st, 27:52.7).

The only schools ahead of SXU (213 points) in the final standings were Aquinas College, Lewis-Clark, Shawnee State and Oklahoma Baptist. After taking this weekend off, the Cougars return to action at the Great Lakes Invitational in Michigan on Oct. 26.

VOLLEYBALL Sophomore right-side hitter Meghan Falsey supplied nine kills, two service aces and 14 digs, but the Cougars couldn’t capitalize on her performance as they dropped a 33-31, 25-19, 25-20 CCAC verdict to Judson University last Tuesday night at the Lindner Fitness Center in Elgin.

Junior middle Marie Hackert added seven kills for SXU, while junior setter Kelli Shaffer totaled 18 assists, three aces and 17 digs.

Also contributing in the losing cause was junior libero Dominique Aramburu, who had 18 digs.

The Cougars had their chances in the first set to gain some momentum as they led 22-17 and 24-22, but they were unable to finish off the Eagles. *** Sophomore middle blocker Heidi Gregerson helped SXU (10-10) get back on track last Thursday, as her 11 kills, six total blocks and three aces led the way to a 22-25, 25-18, 25-18, 25-16 nonconference victory over Illinois Institute of Technology at the Shannon Center.

Junior outside hitter Jessica Galotta (Mother McAuley) was an able accomplice for Gregerson, even equaling her teammate’s number of kills. In addition, Galotta registered 16 digs and three assisted blocks. Hackert (10 kills, match-best seven assisted blocks), Shaffer (38 assists, seven digs, five assisted blocks) and Falsey (18 digs, six kills, four aces) were other principal figures for the Cougars, who posted a .394 attack percentage during the momentum-turning second set.

SXU is back in action tonight, again versus the Scarlet Hawks.

The match at the Keating Sports Center is a makeup of one that was postponed on Sept. 10.

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week was the naming of keeper Becky Gold and forward Rachael Webb as the CCAC’s Players of the Week for their efforts the previous seven days. Gold’s near-perfect work in the nets — one goal allowed in 155 minutes — and Webb’s four scores earned them the recognition.

But the laurels didn’t equal victories last week. Trinity and Olivet Nazarene played to a 0-0 tie at mid-week, and the Trolls dropped a 3-2 decision to Robert Morris on Saturday, putting a halt to their six-match (5-0-1) unbeaten streak.

The former decision was acceptable. It spotlighted Gold, whose 16 saves against the Tigers’ highoctane attack over 110 minutes were a season-high. She picked up her fourth shutout of the season and Trinity collected its second tie, the first in league play.

But on Saturday, the Eagles dared to score once, twice, thrice on Gold, including two goals from Karina Munoz in the first 20 minutes. That set the Trolls back on their heels, and while Amy Tadla

tallied early in the second half to trim the locals’ deficit to 2-1, Robert Morris pushed back as Florence Dadson beat Gold at 79:52 to put the verdict on ice.

The outcome left the Trolls 01-1 for the week and fifth in the league standings at 3-1-1, with a match at formidable University of St. Francis (8-3, 3-1) slated for this past Tuesday in advance of Saturday’s neighborhood clash with St. Xavier University (3-81, 1-5) at Schaaf Field. *** • Record: 8-2-2 overall, 3-1-1 CCAC, 5-1-1 home, 3-1-1 away, 0-0 neutral. Leaders: Rachael Webb 10 goals, 23 points; Bekah Gonzales 4 assists; Becky Gold, 1.01 goals-against average, .855 save percentage (65 saves, 11 goals against, 4 shutouts).

• Schedule: Saturday, vs. St. Xavier University, noon; Wednesday, vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph, 4 p.m.; Oct. 26, at Holy Cross, 11 a.m. CT; Oct. 30, at Cardinal Stritch University, 7 p.m.; Nov. 2, vs. Judson University, noon.

Att./comp.

Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds.

Punts/avg.

MAR — Weishar, 11-yd. pass from Donegan (pass failed) ND — James, 14-yd. run (pass failed) MAR — Mark Ferguson, 49-yd. pass from Donegan (Ferguson, pass from Donegan) ND — James, 35-yd. run (Rodriguez kick) MAR — Weishar, 13-yd. pass from Donegan (Gambla kick) ND — James, 8-yd. run (Rodriguez kick)

(Continued from page 4) Trinity’s offense was negligible in Bourbonnais. Joey Bahena registered the only shot Olivet netminder Zach Chambers had to make a save on, and the Trolls managed only four other sorties the rest of the way. *** • Record: 4-7-1 overall, 1-4 CCAC, 3-3 home, 1-4-1 away, 0-0 neutral. Leaders: Mauricio Salgado 4 goals, 10 points; Emmanuel Yanquaye 3 assists; Rick Fawkes 1.71 goals-against average, .769 save percentage (20 saves, 6 goals against, 1 shutout).

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Richards’ doubles tandem of Alyssa Van (front) and Caitlin O’Sullivan try to win a point from their conference opponents on Friday. brook on Saturday.

GIRLS’ TENNIS A fourth-place team showing at Saturday’s SWSC Blue meet was adequate, but the real highlight of Stagg’s appearance was the individual title garnered by No. 1 singles player Nicole Pamphilis.

Pamphilis defeated HomewoodFlossmoor’s Allison Lessner 6-2, 6-1 in the championship match.

Behind Pamphilis, the Lady Chargers chalked up a total of 21 points.

Prior to the conference clash, Stagg beat Tinley Park (4-1) on Monday and Lincoln-Way Central (3-2) on Tuesday. Pamphilis triumphed at No. 1 singles on both days, while Jillian Atkenson did likewise at second-singles. *** Caroline Kruszewski gave Sandburg (25 points) a win at

No. 3 singles on Saturday and helped the Lady Eagles finish second, while first- and secondsingles players Molly Traverso and Natalie Schultz keyed an SWSC Blue victory over Lockport last Monday. *** Aurora Central Catholic edged Chicago Christian 3-2 last Tuesday despite a winning performance from the Lady Knights’ No. 3 doubles tandem of Jill Dowdy-Bre Vollan. *** Shepard took third at Saturday’s South Suburban Conference Red meet with 16 points, one more than fourth-place Richards and just six behind champion Reavis.

Taylor and Kelsey Domina captured a victory for the Lady Astros at No. 2 doubles.

• Schedule: Saturday, vs.

St. Xavier University, 2:30 p.m.; Tuesday, vs. Calumet College of St. Joseph, 3:30 p.m.; Oct. 26, at Holy Cross, 2:30 p.m.; Oct. 30, at Cardinal Stritch University, 5 p.m.; Nov. 2, vs. Judson University, 2:30 p.m.

WOMEN’S SOCCER The Trolls’ highlight of the

RedHawks (Continued from page 2) tiny is what you want, and we’re just zeroing in on the [next] day and play.”

Statistics Marist Notre Dame

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds.

0 14 6 15 - 35 13 6 12 14 - 45 MAR 19 93 328 421

44-26 0-0 2 7-90 3-34.0

Scoring ND — Chris James, 88-yd. run (Zavier Rodriguez kick) ND — Pat Cravens, 17-yd. run (kick failed) MAR — Nic Weishar, 34-yd. pass from Jack Donegan (Kyle Gambla kick) ND — James, 6-yd. run (pass failed) MAR — Flynn Nagel, 10-yd. pass from Donegan (Gambla kick) ND — Dan Proano, 10-yd. pass from Ryan Greene (pass failed)

Marist Rushing: Andreotti 16-81, Donegan 3-12. Passing: Donegan 44-26-328.

Receiving: Weishar 11-141, Nagel 11113, Holland 2-5, Ferguson 1-49, Neal 1-20.

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W 0 9 0 4 9 4 � 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 TRUSTEE, F O R � CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH T R U S T � 2007-18, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH C E R T I F I C A T E S � SERIES 2007-18; Plaintiff, v s . � MICHAEL P. CODY; KELLI L. CODY; STATE BANK O F � COUNTRYSIDE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL P. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS A N D � LEGATEES OF KELLI L. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 09 CH 9909 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 20, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 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 : � P.I.N. 24-30-323-006-0000.

Commonly known as 12555 South 69th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

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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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FF4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF4 Plaintiff, -v.SAWSON HADDAD A/K/A SAWSON R. HADDAD, RAJAEI HADDAD A/K/A RAJAEI J. HADDAD A/K/A RAY HADDAD, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, INLAND BANK AND TRUST, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 028055 17128 POINTE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 7, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17128 POINTE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-313-003. 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 14-11-18640. 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. 14-11-18640 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 028055 TJSC#: 33-21935 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.

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � Jessica Wojtysiak; The Hills Homeowners Association; The Hills of Palos Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 34350 Sheriff's # 130744 F12080312 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on November 26, 2013, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 3 Cinnamon Creek Drive Unit 32S and G1-D-15 and P-1-9-15, Palos Hills, 60465 P.I.N: 23-10-200-015-1015; 23-10-200-015-1041 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium Unit with parking space.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s . � Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

The purchaser of a condominium unit, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments as required by 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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 BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., P l a i n t i f f � V . � ELIZABETH PACURA; STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 25926 Property Address: 6 WEST STONEBRIDGE COURT UNIT A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M � Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-036585 (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 22, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on November 18, 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 6 West Stonebridge Court, Unit A, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-14-400-071-1055 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 $ 244,902.07. 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.

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For Notice Sale 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.

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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.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DOROTA KOMAR, KRZYSZTOF KOMAR D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 25489 8230 WEST 85TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 11, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 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 8230 WEST 85TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-409-037-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with an attached two car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number PA1015126. 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. PA1015126 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 25489 TJSC#: 33-20544 I565486

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JOHN MCKEE A/K/A JOHN F. MCKEE, RUTH MCKEE A/K/A RUTH MARIE MCKEE, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. FKA WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, F S B � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 14680 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE PALOS PARK, IL 6 0 4 6 4 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 12, 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 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-27-102-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car detached 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 PA1206369. 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) PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1206369 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 14680 TJSC#: 33-17776 I563895

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BANK ONE, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND T R U S T � CO. OF CHICAGO; Plaintiff, v s . � ACE-CHICAGO GREAT DANE CORP., AN ILLINOIS CORPORATION; FIFTH THIRD BANK, S U C C E S S O R � TRUSTEE TO OLD KENT BANK AS TRUSTEE U N D E R � TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 1, 1985 AND K N O W N � AS TRUST NO. 8459; WHALER LTD; GERALDINE R. GORAL AS REPRESENTATIVE FOR DENNIS G O R A L ; � GERALDINE R GORAL; AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 02 CH 10672 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 18, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 12, 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 12411 South Nashville, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

P.I.N. 24-30-421-014-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is 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: 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 Ms. Jennifer E. Frick at Plaintiff's Attorney, Crowley & Lamb, P.C., 221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 670-6900.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � VIVIAN PFEIFFER A/K/A VIVIAN A PFEIFFER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 44719 8800 WEST 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 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 8800 WEST 103RD STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-410-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a 1 story home with an 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 PA1225287. 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) PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1225287 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 44719 TJSC#: 3 3 1 8 2 6 3 � I564431

For Sale 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 . � TIMOTHY AYRES A/K/A TIMOTHY M. AYRES, HICKORY OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION UNIT I Defendants 13 CH 05561 9430 GREENBRIAR DRIVE APT 1G HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 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 9430 GREENBRIAR DRIVE APT 1G, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-303-109-1007. The real estate is improved with a 12 unit condominium with a detached 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 PA1302888. 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. PA1302888 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 05561 TJSC#: 33-21721 I565299

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v s . � MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 9550 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 31, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 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. 23-14-202-004-0000.

Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, 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 1305642.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I565207

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS B A N K , � FSB; Plaintiff, v s . � SCOTT ELLIOTT; ANNA M. ELLIOTT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 11 CH 38261 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 12, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 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. 27-22-203-018-0000.

Commonly known as 16048 South Haven Lane, Orland Hills, IL 60487.

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 1122375.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I565160

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Spruce up your home’s exterior With winter gone and spring finally here, there’s no better time to spruce up your home. But while most families are reorganizing closets and making trips to Goodwill, they are neglecting the part of their home that guests see first-its exterior. And after this year’s harsh, long winter, the outside of your home probably needs more than a little T.L.C. “This was one of the worst winters America has seen in decades, and unfortunately, snow, sleet and freezing rain can be damaging to the exterior of any home,” says Rust-Oleum brand manager Dirk Sappok. “Moisture can create the perfect conditions for the growth of mold and mildew. Dirt, grime and salt residue can also be damaging if left unchecked. But fortunately, there are products available that can make the outside of your home look brand new.”

Make your home’s siding shine After getting hit with recordbreaking snowfalls this winter, the exterior of most homes took a beating. Now that it’s getting warmer, it’s the perfect time to freshen up your home’s siding-and you don’t need to hire a professional or rent a power washer to make your home look like new.

Try a cleaner like Jomax House Cleaner and Mildew Killer. It is guaranteed to kill mold and mildew and remove tough stains and stubborn dirt without scrubbing or power washing. Plus, it’s safe for use around plants and shrubs.

Or for quick and easy routine cleaning, try Jomax House Wash.

Just hook it up to a garden hose, spray, wait 5-10 minutes for dirt and stains to loosen, and rinse off-it’s really that easy!

Put life back into your driveway A cracked, weathered driveway doesn’t do much for a home’s curb appeal, and it’s often the first thing that guests see when they visit your home. Unfortunately, driveway resealing is a project that many homeowners neglect due to the mess and time it requires. But resealing a driveway doesn’t have to be a time-consuming and messy

It’s easy to revive worn sidewalks, porches and entryways without spending a small fortune on replacing them. project. Thanks to breakthrough technology, homeowners can rejuvenate their driveways in one easy step with EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating. Unlike other blacktop sealers that must _be applied with a squeegee, EPOXYSHIELD Blacktop Coating can be rolled onto the surface just like paint. It’s drive ready in just four hours, leaving a jet-black finish, and it lasts longer than traditional driveway sealers.

Don’t forget your walkways It’s easy to revive worn side-

walks, porches and entryways without spending a small fortune on replacing them. Select a product like EPOXYSHIELD Concrete Resurfacer. It comes in a kit complete with all the tools you need to renew and restore aged, patched and cracked concrete surfaces. The best part is it can be rolled on, eliminating the mess of replacement or traditional application.

For additional spring spruce-up ideas and outdoor cleaning tips, visit www.rustoleum.com.

Publisher’s Notice All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are herby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777.

The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1 (800) 927-9275.

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Please forward your resume to: FirstSecure Bank and Trust Co. Attn: Human Resources, 10360 S. Roberts Road Palos Hills, IL 60465

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Novena Prayer to the Blessed Virgin (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother.

Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven & Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein, you are my mother. Oh, Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x).

Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and foget all evil against me and that in instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in Eternal Glory.

Thank you you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

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Section 2

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Broaden Your Horizons This week New yoga class A Gentle Yoga class will be offered at The Center on five Tuesday evenings beginning Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class will meet at the Anderson Activity Center of The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Instructor Valerie Lindstrom will lead the yoga sessions, which will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses.

Yoga newcomers are welcome.

Students should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. The five-week class costs $50. Preregistration is required. Call The Center: 361-3650.

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Fine arts classes at Log Cabin Center The Center is offering new six-week sessions of lapidary, silver jewelry, and calligraphy classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 28, Marge Boyd teaches the art of lettering in a calligraphy class at 1 p.m. Also on Oct. 28, two silver jewelry classes are offered. Dan Snyder teaches a 2 p.m. class for intermediate to advanced silver jewelry students and a 6:30 p.m. class for those interested in learning to set polished gemstones into sterling silver pendants.

Here, calligraphy student Joyce Kasmer practices her letters.

Registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Call The Center at 361-3650, or visit thecenterpalos.org.

The health benefits of stretching will be the focus of a luncheon program on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Movement therapist Jan Sylkatis will talk about the benefit of stretching to awaken the senses, increase circulation, and enliven the joints and glands. She’ll invite participants to practice some simple stretches and discuss how to incorporate them into your daily self-care routine. Jan encourages all to participate, as the stretches can even be done from a chair.

These are not intended for rigorous athletic training, but to help anyone feel more invigorated and comfortable. Sylkatis is an Illinois licensed massage therapist and friend of The Center.

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by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK: “THE HEAT”: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy merge their comedic styles as seemingly mismatched law enforcers in writer Katie Dippold’s action comedy that reteams McCarthy with her “Bridesmaids” director, Paul Feig. The action isn’t shortchanged as Bullock plays an uptight FBI agent teamed with an earthy Boston cop (McCarthy) to find a violent drug kingpin.

Co-stars include Demian Bichir (“The Bridge”), Marlon Wayans and Jane Curtin. A sequel was ordered even before the first film was released. DVD extras: eight “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by McCarthy and Feig; deleted, extended and alternate scenes. *** (R and unrated versions: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “PACIFIC RIM”: Monsters from the sea are opposed by robots so colossal they need pilots in director Guillermo del Toro’s (“Pan’s Labyrinth”) expectedly scenic and loud fantasy. “Sons of Anarchy” co-star Charlie Hunnam — who now has added fame through his “Fifty Shades of Grey” casting — plays one of the pilots, who struggles with personal troubles to rise to the challenge of vanquishing the invading creatures. Idris Elba (“Luther”), Rinko Kikuchi and Charlie Day also appear. DVD extras: audio commentary by Del Toro; five “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (PG13: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KEVIN HART: LET ME EXPLAIN”: The comedian has followed in the footsteps of such other humorists as Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy in being successful with concert films. He tackles a wide range of subjects in this one, compiled from two performances he gave at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Hart is quite candid in talking about his divorce, and he touches on other aspects of family and relationships as well. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; three music videos. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “VIKINGS: THE COM­ PLETE FIRST SEASON”: The

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Travis Fimmel (“The Beast”) has the central role; Katheryn Winnick, Nathan O’Toole, Gustaf Skarsgard, Ivan Kaye and Alyssa Sutherland also star. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by executive producer Michael Hirst; deleted scenes. *** (Not rated: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “SHREK: THE MUSICAL”: The lovable ogre was brought to life in a stage show - presented here as performed on Broadway - that won a Tony Award for its costume design. The story goes back to the roots of the animated screen saga, detailing how Shrek (Brian d’Arcy James, “Smash”) won the heart of the princess Fiona (Sutton Foster, “Bunheads”) while learning that life isn’t always a fairy tale ... yet sometimes can be. DVD extra: sing-along songbook. *** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) “SUPERHEROES: A NEVER-ENDING BATTLE”: In the same week it makes its broadcast debut on PBS, this documentary looks at such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and Wonder Woman from the perspective of their effects over the years on the public ... and, in some instances, even on governments. “Ray Donovan” star Liev Schreiber, who played Sabretooth in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” is the host of the program; interviewees include Adam West, Lynda Carter and Marvel Comics legend Stan Lee.

DVD extras: additional interviews; Marvel theme songs. *** (Also on Blu-ray) COMING SOON: “BEFORE MIDNIGHT” (Oct. 22): Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, also credited as writers of the film along with director Richard Linklater, reprise their roles as the couple from “Before Sunrise” and “Before Sunset.” (R: AS, N, P) “THE INTERNSHIP” (Oct. 22): “Wedding Crashers” stars Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson team again as newly unemployed men who vie for internships at Google. (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, P) “THE WAY, WAY BACK” (Oct. 22): A youngster (Liam James) finds a way to deal with an unusual family trip through a new friend (Sam Rockwell). Steve Carell and Toni Collette also star.

(PG-13: AS, P) “MONSTERS UNIVER­ SITY” (Oct. 29): The schooldays roots of the link between Mike and Sulley (voices of Billy Crystal and John Goodman) are traced in the animated DisneyPixar sequel. (G) “R.I.P.D.” (Oct. 29): Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds play deceased lawmen who continue their crusade to uphold justice, even in the afterlife. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “WHITE HOUSE DOWN” (Nov. 5): A Washington, D.C., cop (Channing Tatum) tries to save the president (Jamie Foxx) when terrorists take over America’s most famous residence. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

The noon presentation will be followed by a 1 p.m. luncheon, which costs $17 per person and requires reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Nature photography workshops Two nature photography workshops for adults will be hosted on Saturday mornings Oct. 19 and 26, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Instructor Rick Steffen has timed this class to take advantage of outdoor walks to shoot the colorful autumn foliage. Students should bring either a film or a digital camera and dress to be outdoors.

The class fee is $15 for each session. Registration is required.

To register, call The Center at 361-3650, or visit thecenterpalos. org for more information.

The Bridge Teen Center upcoming events • Friday Night Live — 7:3010:30 p.m. Oct. 18, The Bridge Teen Center will host their Friday Night Live event with live music from Ashleigh Ashton with a free popcorn bar. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade at The Bridge, 15555 S. 71st Court in Orland Park.

• Saturday Night — 7:30-10:30 p.m. Oct. 19, live music from Blond Moment. This event is exclusively for students in 10th12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org.

• Chicken and Waffles — 4:306:00 p.m. Oct. 22, make your own version of Chicken and Waffles, traditionally served with butter and syrup, similar to breakfast.

This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

• Creative Writing — 5-6 p.m.

Oct. 23 and 24, spend two days exploring a variety of creative writing styles from poetry to short story. Submit pieces from this to our first expressive arts magazine.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You could need to see an optometrist because you may mistake the carrot for the stick. In the week ahead, you should avoid giving in to temptations or making changes on the spur of the moment.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Consider what’s best for everyone before you take action in the upcoming week. A generous spirit will act as a shield against competitors and offers an ambitious partner necessary assistance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are as good as you think you are. At the same time, your confidence about your abilities might lead you to be overly generous or careless with cash in the week to come. Spread good will but not money.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Rise above petty issues or irrational fears. You could yoyo between optimism and pessimism.

Put on your thinking cap later this week to make a wise decision that will have a long-range positive effect.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You

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Bratwurst Brothers performs at BACtoberfest The Beverly Arts Center hosts BACtoberfest from 4 to 10 p.m.

Saturday in the BAC courtyard, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.

The music performance line-up includes the Bratwurst Brothers, Oktoberfest music and contemporary favorites, from 5 to 6 p.m.; Brown Bag, and organic rock and roll band with influences of folk, rock, jam, jazz and more from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Terriers, folk/indie from 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. and The In-Laws, country rock, from 9 to 10 p.m.

In addition to regular bar offerings, the BAC will be serving Goose Island Oktoberfest for a special price. Food and desserts

might not be a ballerina but you should still stay on your toes. Your ability to act with a creative flair is enhanced in the week ahead.

Write down inspirations and ideas, as they may be useful in the future.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

The Moraine Valley Community College flute choir will host Flutes Internationale at 7 p.m. Friday at the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Admission is free. For more information, call 974-5636.

Upcoming Spooky nights at Children’s Farm Tickets are on sale now for “The Haunting” evenings of spooky fun at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26.

Guests will be entertained with a frightful story revealing the haunted past of the Children’s Farm and then take a hayride around the farm trails, where the past will come alive, with volunteers dressed as scary ghouls and ghosts.

Advance tickets are required, cost $10 per person, and are available for 6:30, 7:15, and 8 p.m. each evening. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Comedy night at Mount Assisi The Mount Assisi Booster Club presents its 10th annual Comedy Night Saturday, Nov. 2, at the school, 13860 Main St. in Lemont.

Doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner 7:15 p.m.; show 8:30 p.m.

Featuring a night of comedy and dinner by Uncle Bub’s.

Tickets cost $35 and include buffet dinner, beer, wine, pop, water and comedy show. Must be 21 or over to attend.

To register, contact Gail Andjulis andjul4@yahoo.com, or call 224-9922.

Secrecy and trust can work together. Prove your worth to allies by remaining discreet. Sometime after the middle of the week is the best time to launch key strategies and make your move for career success.

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The 44th annual fossil, gem, mineral and jewelry show will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Prairie Center Gym at Prairie State College, 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights.

Exhibits include fossils from Mazon Creek and Thornton Quarry, minerals, jewelry, lapidary, crystals, artifacts, Illinois meteorites and fluorescent stones.

Dealers will also provide demonstrations, an interactive children’s area and science labs.

View sunspots (weather permitting) and identify your fossils and rocks.

Free admission. Raffles will be held. Proceeds go to Prairie State College Science Scholarship program.

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Admission is $10. Call (773) 4453838 or purchase tickets online at beverlyartcenter.org.

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7th through 12th grade.

• Monopoly for Real — 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 24, play Monopoly with a twist and learn about real estate development. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

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The Regional News - The Reporter

Out & About

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

Beverly Theatre Guild ready to Spam its audience

by Beverly Theatre Guild The Beverly Theatre Guild is the first community theatre company to premier “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT,” directed by Glenn Hering (Beverly), musical direction by Terri Lenz (Beverly), and choreography by Tom Fagan (Orland Park). Performances will run for two weekends this Friday through Oct. 25 to Oct. 27.

“SPAMALOT” is lovingly ripped off from the classic film comedy, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” It retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table featuring a bevy of beautiful showgirls, not to mention cows, killer rabbits, and French people. This outrageously funny musical will delight the entire family.

King Arthur, played by Rob Sorenson, was in BTG’s “Camelot” as Lancelot, then Prince Charming in “Cinderella” and now is King in “SPAMALOT.” Other performers include Wayne Wendell (Beverly) as Sir Lancelot, Jeannie Rega Markionni (Chicago Heights) as The Lady of the Lake, Tim Casey (Alsip) as Patsy, Mike Neary as Sir Galahad, Mike Maty (Evergreen Park) as Prince Herbert’s Father and Singing Monk, Joe Collins (Chicago) as The Historian, Eileen Casey (Alsip), Laurie Videka Krizka (Homer Glen), Bonnie Ryniec (Palos Hills) as Mrs. Galahad; Jim Seeberg (Orland Hills) as Finland Mayor and Vita Submitted photo Bender (Orland Park) as Mrs. The Finland People enjoy doing the traditional “Fisch-Schlapping Song.” From left: Hanah Remes (Tinley Park), Kate Rolette (Tinley Finland Mayor.

Park), Larry Symanski (Evergreen Park), Mia Taylor (Chicago), Ashley Lenihan (Westmont) in Beverly Theatre Guild’s production of the Other members include Larry musical Monty Python’s “SPAMALOT.” Symanski (Evergreen Park) as Sir Bors; James O’Connor (Ever- (Orland Park) as a Laker Girl, late Cynthea “Cindy” McKown Baer Theatre, at Morgan Park Season Subscribers save 20 pergreen Park) as The Black Knight, Mark Dillon (Oak Lawn) as Sir of Palos Heights who died earlier Academy Arts Center, 2153 W. cent with guaranteed reserved Kathy Cargill (Palos Heights) as Not Appearing in this Show; and this year. She was a member of 111th St., Chicago. Fridays seats and the ability for Ticket Frenchie, Jennifer Collins (Ev- Kristopher Symanski (Evergreen the Guild starting in 1985 and and Saturdays curtain time is Exchange of each production. ergreen Park) as a Laker Girl, Park). became a mainstay of the orga- 8 p.m. and Sundays curtain is For ticket information call Andie Zaragoza (Orland Park) This production of SPAMA- nization. at 2 p.m.

(773) 284-8497 or visit: Beverly as a Laker Girl; Lauren Krull LOT will be dedicated to the All performances are in the Tickets are $20 per person. TheatreGuild.org.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Truth and honesty will take you far in the upcoming week.

Activities within the community may bring satisfaction. Be cautious about spending, but don’t be bashful about displaying your talents.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t fall prey to unfounded fears.

You may worry that too many ears are connected to too many mouths. Put important plans into motion later in the week, when your confidence is at a higher point.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Carry on and carry through on contracts, promises and agreements in the week ahead. Your bank account can move into the black if you play your cards right.

New contacts upgrade your social life.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make yourself into a money magnet. You could be intuitively at the right place at the right time to score big time in the world of commerce if you don’t take unnecessary risks in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Ignore unsubstantiated feelings of discomfort or worry. You could seem too high strung or changeful to others in the upcoming week. Find some quiet time to meditate and return to your solid center.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Look for opportunities to upgrade your public image in the coming week. To do this, concentrate on developing viable and worthy goals rather than trying to be a shrewd business person.

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Spice up your eggplant contain any meat (especially if you opt to use vegetable broth). It’s a perfectly fresh, yet traditional, way to celebrate Columbus Day around your dinner table.

SPICY EGGPLANT FETTUCCINE WITH DOUBLE-BLANCHED GARLIC Serves 4 4 garlic cloves 3 Asian eggplants, about 1 pound total weight, ends trimmed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup well-drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, cut into thin strips 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 cups organic chicken broth or vegetable broth, heated 12 ounces store-bought fresh or dried fettuccine 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley 4 ounces fresh, creamy goat cheese, cut into small pieces 6 fresh basil leaves, stacked, rolled up lengthwise, and cut crosswise to make thin strips First, double-blanch the garlic: Bring a small saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil and, on a counter nearby, place a bowl filled with ice cubes and water. With a small, sharp knife, trim the ends off of each garlic clove, leaving the peels on. Carefully drop the cloves into the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, remove the cloves from the water and immediately plunge into the ice water.

Remove the cloves and carefully drop them again into the boiling water for 30 seconds more; then, drain and immediately plunge them again into the ice water.

Drain the garlic well and pat the cloves thoroughly dry. Slip off the peels. With the knife, very thinly slice the garlic and set aside.

Fill a large stockpot or pasta pot with water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Meanwhile, cut the eggplant into 1/2-inch cubes. In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the eggplant, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the sliced garlic and saute just until it takes on a little color, 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and rosemary, along with red

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The Regional news and The RepoRTeR aRe having TheiR

by Wolfgang Puck

I love to cook Italian-inspired food. Part of that love comes from the fact that my hometown in Austria is only about 75 miles from the border with Italy. So I grew up familiar with Italian flavors.

I’ve always loved pasta and pizza, which have long featured prominently on my menus at Spago and my other restaurants.

One of my favorite Italian ingredients has always been eggplant, or melanzana as they call the vegetable there. Of course, eggplant didn’t originate in Italy. The vegetable comes from the Indian subcontinent. But Arab traders brought it to the Mediterranean more than 1,000 years ago, and Italian cooks eventually adopted it as their own.

Think even briefly about that nation’s cooking, and a delicious range of dishes come to mind, like baked eggplant stuffed with meat or sausage; the sweet-andsour summer vegetable stew called caponata; and eggplant alla parmigiana, in which the vegetable is sliced, breadcrumb-coated, fried and layered with tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese. (The vegetable’s English name, by the way, comes from the fact that early varieties that came to Europe, including some you can still find today in farmers’ markets, resembled ivory-colored goose eggs.)

I like to make all those dishes, but my love of eggplant doesn’t stop there. Although the vegetable tastes wonderfully rich and meaty when fully cooked (a dramatic contrast to its slightly unpleasant taste and texture when raw), its slightly spongy consistency enables it to soak up all sorts of seasonings. Just think of the wide variety of lively eggplant dishes you’ve probably enjoyed in Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern restaurants.

So I enjoy getting creative with eggplant, as you’ll see in the recipe I share here for a spicy eggplant sauce to serve with pasta. I start with the longer, more slender Asian varieties of eggplants you’ll find in many markets today, because they tend to have fewer seeds, more tender skins, and a finer flavor. I saute them in extra-virgin olive oil, along with sliced garlic cloves that I’ve first double-blanched in boiling water to eliminate their harshness, and then add a touch of red pepper flakes for spice, sun-dried tomatoes, broth and fresh rosemary.

After only about 20 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a sauce ready to toss with fettuccine for a dish so delicious and satisfying that no one may notice it doesn’t

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I use the longer, more slender Asian varieties of eggplant you’ll find in many markets today. They have fewer seeds, more tender skins, and a finer flavor. pepper flakes to taste. Pour in the broth. Raise the heat slightly, bring the liquid to a boil, and boil until it reduces and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, season the boiling water with salt. Add the fettuccine and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following suggested cooking times on the packaging. Drain the pasta thoroughly and add it to the eggplant mixture, stirring to coat all the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle in the butter, parsley, and goat cheese, and stir until combined and the cheese is partially melted.

Adjust the seasonings to taste with salt and pepper.

To serve, divide the pasta among 4 large serving bowls. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

Entries must be received by Monday, Oct. 21st at Noon.

Enter your favorite trick-or-treater today in our 9th Annual Costume Contest. Trick-or-treaters ages 0-14 may enter. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will receive prizes. The three winners will have their pictures printed in The Regional News & The Reporter on October 24th. Pictures printed with parental consent.

Prizes sponsored by Haunted Trails: 1st Place Winner - Family Fun Pack: Includes a large one-topping pizza, pitcher of your favorite soft drink, 4 Go Kart Rides, 4 Rounds of Miniature Golf, four rolls of 20 game tokens.

2nd & 3rd Place Winners - Family Fun Blast: Includes a large one-topping pizza, pitcher of your favorite soft drink, 4 rolls of 20 game tokens and choice of 4 Go Kart/Jr. Kart Rides OR 4 Rounds of Miniature Golf.

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 and Worth.

Photos must include your contact name and phone number, the child’s name, age and school he or she attends.

Photos will not be returned.

TO ENTER—Send pictures via email to: Regionalads@regionalpublishing.com or send by U.s. postal Mail to: The Regional news Costume Contest 12243 s. harlem ave. palos heights, il 60463

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