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Thursday, January 30, 2014

PAWWS aims to lead pack to help heal traumas of war

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

“Our goals—you want to really know what our goals are?”

Barnett asked in response to a A Palos Heights organization question posed by The Regional that uses service dogs to help heal News. “Our goals are to buy [the the psychological wounds of mili- former] Sid’s [Greenhouses]over tary veterans invites the Palos- there on Southwest Highway (at Orland community’s support for 10926 S. Southwest Highway, its upcoming fundraiser.

Palos Hills), eventually.

“I’m excited about it. It’s our “It is 3.3 acres, and it will first official non-profit organiza- serve as our PAWWs house, our tion fundraiser,” said Pam Bar- base camp—like a military base nett, founder and president of camp. It has five buildings over PAWWS (Paws Assisting Wound- there—it will include a kennel, ed WarriorS), headquartered at a training facility, house where a 12332 S. Harlem Ave. in the Pack caretaker can live, a place where Leader Academy dog care facility the veterans can sleep when they and behavior center. come in from all over the country “PAWWS for Love” is set for to train their [service] dogs for 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the the three to four weeks it takes Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th for us to give them a dog.”

Like most service animals, St., Hickory Hills. Tickets are $50 at the door, $40 in advance and PAWWS dogs are trained to may be obtained at Pack Leader handle an array of duties.

“Our dogs are obedienceAcademy or online at pawws.org.

The event, expected to run to trained and house-trained, as well midnight, will include a buffet as trained to do house tasks,” dinner, cash bar, entertainment, Barnett explained. “The majority of the tasks are the same from and prize drawings.

Launched several years ago and dog to dog, such as picking up formally incorporated as a not- stuff, reminding them to take for-profit last year, PAWWS aims their medication, waking them to acquire dogs and train them up when they have a nightmare, as service dogs to be paired with leading them outside of a building veterans in need, particularly when they have a panic attack, men and women with Post-Trau- alerting them when someone is matic Stress Disorder or trau- approaching from behind, clearmatic brain injuries, at no cost ing a home when a veteran comes to veterans, including the cost of home (to re-assure the veteran that no intruders are in the food and veterinary care.

To date, PAWWS has trained home)—and the most important two service dogs, but has ambi- thing is, we teach the dogs to block, to keep people away from tious plans.

the veteran by getting in between or even nudging people away from the veteran.”

That’s important for veterans with PTSD. “What most people don’t realize is that [many veterans with PTSD] don’t want to celebrate,” she explained. “They don’t want you to throw a party for them. They don’t want to come to your party. We can barely get them to come to our events.”

Many of those tasks are performed because many veterans with PTSD “don’t feel safe anymore,” Barnett explained. “[In combat situations], they always had a battle buddy to watch out for them, but now they don’t.

Now, they’re on their own,” she added.

Most of the veterans she serves are homeless, as well as suicidal.

“Twenty-four [veterans] a day kill themselves,” she said. “It was one a day when I started this.”

Part of the canine training, Barnett added, is to ensure that the service dog never becomes a trigger for a veteran’s stressors.

“Just about anything can be a trigger [for a veteran with PTSD].

It’s anything that reminds them of war, and it can be something you’d never expect,” she noted.

“For example, the wife made chicken again, and now he got made at her and beat her up or whatever because he can’t stand to eat any meat with bones in it, because that reminds him of bodies.

“And that’s just one thing. It can be a Coke can on the ground.

It can be a little kid running up to them. It can be a word, a TV newscast, seeing a person on the street [in Middle Eastern attire].

Anything can remind them of war, because everything reminds them of war.”

The service dogs are not a trigger, Barnett said, because they “never hurt [a veteran’s] feelings.

They give love unconditionally and never do anything wrong.”

The dogs bond with their new owners and often make a remarkable improvement in a veteran’s life. Barnett tells the tale of a Palos Heights veteran who came to PAWWS to return his dog, because he was about to become homeless and he did not want the dog to be homeless, too. “I said, ‘Are you kidding me?’” Barnett said as she recalled that she then found lodging for the man—the same man who later credited the service dog with preventing his suicide.

Barnett reports a bit of frustration in getting pet-related corporate donors to assist PAWWS, so she is turning to local groups, individuals and units of government to see the value in what she is doing.

“Aside from the good we’re doing for veterans, wherever we locate when we expand—whether that’s Sid’s in Palos Hills or somewhere in Palos Heights or wherever—we will make a solid contribution to the local econo-

Photo by Tim Hadac

Pam Barnett, PAWWS founder and president, with Harold Koal, a black Labrador service dog. my,” she said. “I already have people coming from all over [to Pack Leader Academy, one of the region’s premier facilities]. The revenue we could bring in [from a PAWWS development] would be substantial, when you think of the effect we’d have on local hotels,

restaurants and more. We’d make Palos—whether it’s Palos Hills or Palos Heights or Palos Park—the nation’s top destination for veterans and their families to be helped like this. We just need a little help to move it forward and make it a reality.”

Woman charged with Bro. Rice teacher’s murder

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter What really happened in the Orland Park home of veteran Brother Rice High School teacher Al Filan?

The family of Alisha Walker, 20, of Akron, Ohio, believes that Filan went on the attack and Walker acted in self-defense on Jan. 18 when she allegedly stabbed Filan multiple times at his home at 9422 Georgetown Square.

That is the only side of the story that has been made public about this grisly crime.

Police have not provided additional details about the investigation, including what led them to Walker.

Walker told police that Filan, 61, contacted her via Backpage, an Internet site that includes an adult section with ads for escort services, strip clubs and massage parlors, for example.

Filan was long-time business teacher and coach at Brother Rice High School in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood community. He also coached soccer at Andrew High School in Tinley Park.

Walker’s aunt, Dawn Hensley, of Winchester, Ky., refused comment Monday on the first-degree murder charge filed against her niece but said, “We’re real sorry for that family.”

She said her husband, Ed, should not have talked to other media outlets over the weekend.

During a conversation with a reporter, Ed Hensley said he spoke to Walker via telephone from the Allen County Jail.

Walker allegedly told her uncle that she and another woman who worked for the escort service went to Filan’s house, but Filan got upset because he would not receive the services advertised on the Internet.

“My understanding is the guy wielded a knife at the other girl, and then my niece freaked out, took the knife from him and then stabbed him with it to keep (the other woman) from getting stabbed,” Hensley told Sun Times Media.

Hensley said Walker was friends with the other woman from the

escort service, who is not being charged.

Hensley described his niece as a “sweetheart’’ to Sun-Times media.

Walker was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Friday in a motel on the outskirts of Fort Wayne, Ind., by members of the Orland Park police department, South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force and Fort Wayne Police Department.

Walker waived extradition at a Monday morning hearing in Fort Wayne and is being held at the Allen County Jail in Fort Wayne until her next scheduled hearing Feb. 10.

By waiving extradition, Walker eventually will be sent to Illinois to face first-degree murder

charges in the stabbing death of Filan.

The murder investigation began on the morning of Jan. 21 when Filan was found dead in his home after police were called on to perform a well-being check when Filan, who lived alone, did not show up for work.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office said Filan died as a result of multiple stab and incise wounds.

Walker has prior arrests for drugs, prostitution and battery, had met with Filan on at least two other occasions, police said.

She confessed to being at Filan’s home on Jan. 18, they said.

Alisha Walker

Respect Life Mass marks Roe v. Wade ‘day of infamy’

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Photo by Tim Hadac

The Rev. Thomas Byrne stands in the narthex, accepting praise and thanks for the homily he delivered in the Mass

Eight hours after thousands of people defied the polar vortex to attend the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., a similarly hardy group of men, women and children braved the wind, snow and ice on a Wednesday evening to pray that the lives of unborn babies be spared from abortion at a Mass of solidarity at St. Michael Church in Orland Park.

The event was held on Jan. 22, the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion in the U.S.—a “date of infamy,” as more than one prolifer at the church remarked and long a rallying point for the prolife movement.

The Mass was concelebrated by Bishop John Gorman, the Rev. Thomas Byrne of St. Michael Parish, the Rev. Michael Foley of Our Lady of the Woods Parish, the Rev. Martin Gabel of St. Bernard Parish, the Rev. John Zurek of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, and the Rev. Thomas J. Loya of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish.

“This is about more than abortion,” Bishop Gorman observed.

“The whole idea is the ‘seamless garment’ that [the late] Cardinal Bernardin talked about. It’s about respect for life across the

Photo by Tim Hadac

Pro-lifers came from near and far to the Mass, filling about half the pews, that frigid evening at St. Michael Church in Orland Park. spectrum: the unborn through all the various phases of life, all the way to the end of life. So it’s a consistent ethic: unborn and born.”

Orland Park resident Jackie Keenan, who serves as Respect Life coordinator at St. Michael Parish, echoed the bishop’s view.

“We’re here to embrace everyone—at this Mass tonight and year-round. From womb to tomb, we respect all life. We reach out to everyone, no matter where they’re at in their life—but perhaps especially to that post-abortive woman who might be suffering. There’s many of them, I’m sure, always in every pew at every Mass—and our whole mission is to reach out with love and prayer and hope-

fully change hearts and bring an awareness, a definite awareness, that a person is a person, a human being, from conception until death, no matter what, and that women deserve better and certainly children deserve better.

“I can speak personally on this, in that God has grown our family, so there is no such thing as an unwanted baby,” she added as her adopted toddler son, Jake, smiled and babbled happily at others in the church narthex.

The Mass drew perhaps more than 150 faithful, some of whom came from parishes not formally participating in the event.

“There’s strength in numbers,” observed Palos Heights resident Mary Sue McWilliams, a member

of St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights and active pro-lifer who has participated three times in the national March for Life. “Parishes have boundaries, and they’ve been eliminated [for the purposes of this event].

“We feel that [abortion] is destroying our country, the whole moral fiber,” she added. “Once you have no respect for life, everything else falls away. There is less respect for life today. Look at handicapped children. The abortion rate among women who learn their child has Down syndrome is very high. They want to get rid of the handicapped. They want to get rid of the elderly. Eutha(See Respect Life, Page 3)

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What do you know about township govt.?

Meet supervisors this Sat.

by Barbara Pasquinelli In Cook County, township government is often overlooked amid the many other units of local government.

There are 30 townships in Cook County, 1,432 in all of Illinois. Services vary somewhat, but all are charged with administering general assistance to the needy and serving as deputies to the Cook County Assessor. No actual assessing is done by the township, but services include assisting residents who wish to appeal their assessments.

Townships with roads and bridges in unincorporated areas provide maintenance services to those areas. Additional services may be provided such as mental health, senior and youth programs. Some townships offer food pantries and health clinics as well.

The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area will hear about services offered in Worth and Orland townships. Worth Township Supervisor Kevin Hughes and Orland Township Supervisor

Paul O’Grady will join League members this Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 71st Ave. Members of the public are invited to join the conversation as well – coffee at 9:30 a.m. and meeting at 10.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization dedicated to providing information to an informed electorate.

The League never endorses candidates or parties. For information on this meeting or the League call Barbara Pasquinelli at 389-2888 or go to palosorlandlwv.org.

Barbara Pasquinelli is the co-president of the League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area.

For the Public Safety

Home and vehicle burglaries on the rise From the Palos Heights Police Dept.

Palos Heights Police wish to remind all residents to remain vigilant in protecting their homes and property.

With early hours of darkness, it is not unusual to see increases in residential and motor vehicle burglaries. Several areas in Chicagoland have been affected by burglaries, particularly in the late afternoon, early evening hours.

Residents should not hesitate to call police if they notice anything that seems unusual,

suspicious, or out of place in their neighborhoods.

Palos Heights Police suggest that residents take steps, such as putting lights on, clearing snow, and removing mail/newspapers to make homes appear occupied. Keep valuables out of sight and home and vehicle doors locked.

For a more complete list of crime prevention tips, please visit the Palos Heights Police Department’s webpage at www.palosheights.org/ governmentdepartments/police/ PoliceDepartment.asp, or call 448-5060.

Readers Write Failed Drug War racing toward conclusion Dear editor: Marijuana legalization represents much more than just a dramatic change in public opinion that favors regulated and controlled medical and recreational marijuana; it’s more the foreshadowing of the death of a failed United States’ and United Nations’ policy of making a “war on drugs.” Public opinion has changed because that war lies at the heart of the “drug problem” and many other U.S. and World crises.

Drug prohibition causes what it intended to prevent: drug use, addiction and increased drug availability. Drug prohibition of “controlled drugs” actually relinquishes control of drugs and delegates that control to street gangs and drug cartels. They decide what drugs will be sold, how strong, to whom, by whom, at what age, on what corner and at what price. Drugs agents, police and other enforcers of drug prohibition laws, ironically, work to help protect the Al Capone-like monopoly exerted by gangs and

drug cartels over drug production, distribution and sale, laws favored by the gangs and cartels and which are foundational for their $500-billion-a-year worldwide illicit drug business.

Good drug policy is counter intuitive. The fire must be extinguished with fire; and drugs must be controlled with regulated drugs, not prohibited drugs.

Society cannot ever be “drugfree.” Never was and never will be. But “zero tolerance” drug war makes drugs derived from the marijuana, coca and poppy plant the most valuable commodities on the face of the Earth, along with “Breaking Bad” meth made in a laboratory, because of the synergistic power of prohibition laws artificially increasing prices and profits coupled with the addictive nature of mind-altering substances.

Tougher criminal penalties imposed on drug offenders have caustically rewarded society with stronger and cheaper drugs, now commonly seized by the ton and unrealistically prosecuted by the gram.

But the ill consequences of substance prohibition have again, as during the Capone

Prohibition Era, transcended mere sobriety concerns. Collateral damage from the war on drugs has undermined some of America’s most precious values, including freedom, tolerance and justice. As Abraham Lincoln said, “Prohibition goes beyond the bounds reason in that it attempts to control a man’s appetite by legislation, and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon which our government was founded.”

As Reuters and The Tribune evidence in two stories last week, (“The year of marijuana legalization?” and “Former DEA agents make switch to unlikely roles,” Chicago Tribune, 1/23/14), public opinion is shifting and former drug agents are changing sides. The change is as much about the unabashed failure of the war on drugs, its collateral damage (guns, gangs, crime, prisons, corruption, AIDS, bullet holes, taxes, etc.) and costs, as it is about the incredible, edible pot.

James E. Gierach, Executive Vice Chairman Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) Palos Park

‘Whoso offends one of these little ones…’

Archdiocese forced to come clean about evils I knew Vince McCaffery.

He was an associate pastor at Our Lady of Loretto in Hometown around the same time my family joined the parish.

We moved in 1979 from St. Thomas More parish on Chicago’s Southwest Side to Evergreen Park and joined Our Lady of Loretto in neighboring Hometown.

My old and new and neighborhoods were only a few miles apart, but to a 15-year- old they seemed a world apart. To meet new people, I joined the parish teen group and teen choir at Our Lady of Loretto.

McCaffery arrived at the parish in 1979 as well. I did

not know him well, as the teen group was run by another priest at the parish, the Rev. Tom McNeff, one of the finest priests I’ve ever known. Sadly, he passed away a few years ago.

McNeff understood youth ministry and played a big part in my development as a Catholic.

Sadly, the same cannot be said for McCaffery, who was defrocked in 2010 and is serving time in prison after being convicted of child porn charges in 2002.

The kicker is that Cardinals Joseph Bernardin and John Cody allowed him to remain in ministry and move from one parish to the next as allegations

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of abuse surfaced. McCaffrey ultimately admitted to molesting more than a dozen victims.

I’ve thought about McCaffery after the Archdiocese of Chicago released more than 6,000 pages of information that details allegations of abuse against 30 priests that occurred over the past several decades.

I don’t recall hearing any rumors about McCaffery and pornography or sex abuse when I was at Our Lady of Loretto. I do remember talk that he had a drinking problem and that was the reason he was transferred two years after he arrived.

I read several pages of the testimony offered by McCaffery’s victims, which was given more than 10 years ago. The details are sickening. The boys who testified were adolescents at the time of the abuse, and I couldn’t help but wonder if knew them or their families.

Hometown is a small community and Our Lady of Loretto is a close-knit parish. I can’t imagine what it was like for a young boy to carry the shameful secret that the associate pastor molested him.

McCaffery, who I recall as friendly and outgoing, gained his victims trust and got to know their families by spending time at their homes. One victim

said McCaffery never used physical force when molesting him. Rather, “he was Father Vince and no one questioned him. It was, as stated before, the power of mental manipulation,” the victim said.

Another victim testified, “I had an experience with this man who, the way I was raised, they were next to God. For a person of that caliber and stature to do what he had done to me was beyond my belief.”

That makes perfect sense to me.

Catholics hold priests in high regard. When I was at St. Thomas More, we revered the Rev. Francis Hayes. He founded the parish and watched a neighborhood grow around it.

The Rev. James Donolan followed Hayes. He, too, was a priest we all admired. My uncle was a priest and an Air Force chaplain. The family was very proud of him. His visits home were a big deal.

I’m sure priest abuse occurred in those days, but we knew nothing about it because it just wasn’t discussed or was concealed by diocesan leaders who should have known better.

Sadly, they employed a “hear no evil, see no evil” stance.

When allegations arose, it was easier to move a priest

Ralph Piha, Palos Hills “Focusing more on the United States instead of what’s happening abroad.”

Siobhan Bennett, Palos Park “More help for college-age students when it comes to government aid.”

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by Bob Rakow to another parish and assure complaining families that the problem was rectified. Law enforcement was not brought in; the priests were not immediately suspended or permanently removed from the church.

That, I suppose, would be too embarrassing.

Records show the Rev. James O’Connor, pastor of Our Lady of Loretto, told McCaffrey in a letter that he had done his best to hide his pedophilia from suspicious parishioners. McCaffery moved again and again, and, not surprisingly, allegations of abuse occurred at every stop.

Meanwhile, the victims talk about dealing with physical ailments and anxiety, leaving the Church and being unable to trust anyone. Some could not discuss the ugly episodes of abuse for years, others repressed the memories.

This is a shameful episode in the history of the Catholic Church. Hopefully, it compels Church leaders to understand that it must never happen again.

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What issue should President Obama focus on during the remainder of his term?

Photos by Bob Rakow

(Asked at the Palos Heights Public Library)

Guy Alsip, Palos Heights “Improve the economy.”

Mike Mackey, Palos Heights “Education. I think we need to stem the cost of college.”

Norm Swenson, Palos Heights “I would say improving the economy.”

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Bishop John Gorman (foreground) and others greet each other after Mass in the narthex of St. Michael Church.

Respect Life

Christians in the pro-life cause.

We know that we can make an argument in defense of life philo(Continued from page 1) sophically, coming from the natural law, from what we see around nasia, assisted suicide, you’ve got us. We don’t have to rely solely to draw the line somewhere and on scripture to do this. take a stand.”

“But this doesn’t matter to Drawing a strong and positive America today,” Byrne continresponse at the Mass was the hom- ued. “America does not want to ily delivered by Byrne. hear the reasons about why a “We know that our arguments woman should not have an aboragainst abortion, that our defense tion. America doesn’t care that of the lives of the unborn, does not the Catholic Church and the procome strictly from our Catholic life cause think that abortion’s faith,” he said. “We’re supported wrong. America doesn’t even want by many non-Catholics and non- to fight about whether or not abor-

tion kills a baby, because America knows that it does.

“America doesn’t want to hear about abortion anymore, because abortion’s all about power,” he added. “Power to make your life whatever you want it to be, using whatever means necessary.

And the great lie that America has believed is that, number one, this is really possible, that people actually have this degree of absolute control over their lives; and number two, that having this kind of power would actually make you happier.

“This is the reason why Pope

Sharing a moment of fellowship before the concelebrated Mass are the Rev. Thomas J. Loya, pastor of Annunciation of the Mother of God Byzantine Catholic Parish (left), St. Michael parishioners Jackie and John Keenan, and their son, Jake.

Francis has challenged us to think about and talk about abortion in context,” Byrne said. “That context, friends, is the beauty and power of the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ. And if, in one sentence, you want to boil down what the Gospel of Jesus Christ is all about, it’s this: that God became human in Christ Jesus, so that we might encounter him and might experience the salvation that only he can give…. this, friends, is the kind of power that America needs to know about.

This is the kind of power that the world needs to see, because it’s

only this kind of power that really changes hearts and lives, that truly makes anybody happy.

“The context for the discussion of abortion is the power of God, who changes lives, who sets captives free, and who gives the only true happiness that is to be found.”

The concelebrated Mass was part of a multi-parish Knowledge and Prayer Series of at least 10 “respect life” events in 2014. The next one is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 at St. Bernard Parish, 13030 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, and will feature a “Silent No

More” motivational talk led by Nancy Kreuzer, a woman who had an abortion when she was 5 ½ months pregnant and “silently suffered deep emotional scars” for 15 years afterwards, until she—by her own account-found solace and redemption in Jesus Christ. The event is appropriate for high school students and adults, according to organizers.

“The message tonight is, respect for life,” Gorman concluded.

“Pray for it and work for it, like these people [at the Mass] are doing.”

Stagg adds carbon monoxide sensors after school’s evacuation in December

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

to be pulled into the building’s fresh-air intake vents.

“School staff have performed Students, faculty and staff at air quality checks multiple times Stagg High School may breathe per day since the initial incident a little easier now that carbon and have found no issues,” High monoxide detectors are being School District 230 Director of installed at the school, 8015 W. Communications Carla Erdey 111th St., Palos Hills. told The Regional News. “CarThe action is in response to bon monoxide sensors are being a Dec. 4 incident at the school, installed on the fresh-air intakes in which a strange odor led to throughout the school. Three a mass evacuation, with about sensors have been installed, and a dozen students and teachers eight more are in process. If these transported to local hospitals as sensors detect an issue, they will a precaution. shut down the air intakes and Submitted photo School officials have said they notify maintenance staff.”

A worker installs a carbon monoxide sensor on an air intake at Stagg believe that unusual weather conAccording to a statement reHigh School. The sensors are manufactured in Canada by Greystone ditions on that day caused a high leased by the district last month, Energy Systems, Inc. amount of motor vehicle exhaust “emergency first responders de-

termined that there was no hazardous condition in the school building [on Dec. 4] and released the building back to the school district late in the afternoon.

This determination was based upon analysis of air quality in the building and thorough checks of the school’s mechanical systems.

In addition, Nicor checked the building twice and determined that there was no natural gas leak.

“At the hospital, some students and staff were shown to have had carbon monoxide exposure, according to medical personnel,” the statement continued. “However, first responders determined that there was no evidence that

the carbon monoxide was generated from systems within the building and at the time of their response, no carbon monoxide was present in the air in the school building.”

“We tested before school, during school, after school, outside, inside, in spaces near the boiler,” stated district Superintendent James M. Gay at a district meeting late last month. “We had an outside contractor--White Environmental—come in to help.”

The additional steps are expected to be a topic of discussion at tonight’s District 230 meeting, set for 7 p.m. at Sandburg High School, 13300 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park.

Pair charged with felony theft; possesion SUFFERING FROM BACK PROBLEMS? of semi-truck loaded with laundry soap Surgery is not always the answer.

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Two men have been charged with felony theft and felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle after they were apprehended last Saturday by Orland Park police at a loading dock in the 15500 block of South 70th Court.

Omar Daraghma, 30, of Justice, and Theaier Kartoum, 25, of Burbank, were released Monday on a $50,000 recognizance bond with electronic monitoring, according to a Cook County Sheriff’s Office spokesman.

Daraghma and Kartoum were in possession of a stolen tractor and trailer when they were arrested, police said. The semitrailer, which contained laundry detergent valued at $60,000, had been stolen at 12:48 a.m. last Saturday from the parking lot of a

Theaier Kartoum trucking company in Bolingbrook, according to the company’s surveillance video.

The tractor, a 2004 Freightliner, is owned by a Darien man who was apparently unaware that his

Omar Daraghma vehicle had been stolen. He reportedly told police that he had left it in a parking lot on Frontage Road in Bolingbrook on Jan. 24. Authorities advised him to report the theft to Bolingbrook

police promptly.

Law enforcement authorities initially became aware of the situation when the trucking company tracked the trailer to the area and contacted Oak Forest police, who then located it at the loading dock on 70th Court and called Orland Park police.

Daraghma and Kartoum reportedly told police that they were being paid $100 each to unload the detergent, but unable to say who hired them, according to Orland Park police.

Both men are due in court in Bridgeview on Feb. 14, according to a Cook County State’s Attorney spokesman.

In addition to Oak Forest police, Orland Park police credited Bolingbrook police and the Illinois State Police Tri-County Auto Theft Unit for assistance with the case.

Deep freeze power outage safety tips listed The drop in temperatures and more snow falling this week could cause power outages in the area.

The nonprofit Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) offers the following tips to keep families safe and comfortable:

batteries and a battery-powered radio on hand. Do not use candles as they pose a fire hazard.

Keeping warm 8. Put on layers of warm clothing. Never burn charcoal for heating or cooking indoors.

9. If you are using a gas heater Family safety or fireplace to stay warm, be sure 1. Include power outages in your the area is properly ventilated. family disaster plan, identifying 10. Go to a designated public alternate means of transporta- shelter if your home loses power tion and routes to home, school or heat during periods of extreme or work. cold. Text SHELTER + your ZIP 2. Keep extra cash on hand code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find since an extended power outage the nearest shelter in your area may prevent you from withdraw- (example: shelter 12345) ing money from automatic teller Food machines or banks.

11. Keep a supply of non-perish 3. Keep your car fuel tank at able foods, medicine, baby supleast half-full, gas stations rely plies, and pet food as appropriate on electricity to power their on hand. Be sure to have at least pumps. one gallon of water per person 4. During a power outage, resist per day on hand. the temptation to call 9-1-1 for 12. Avoid opening the fridge information — that’s what your or freezer. Food should be safe battery-powered radio is for. as long as the outage lasts no 5. Turn off all lights but one, to more than four hours. alert you when power resumes. 13. Have one or more coolers 6. Check on elderly neighbors, for cold food storage in case power friends, or relatives who may need outage is prolonged. Perishable assistance if weather is severe dur- foods should not be stored for ing the outage. more than two hours above 40 7. Keep a supply of flashlights, degrees Fahrenheit.

14. If you eat food that was refrigerated or frozen, check it carefully for signs of spoilage.

Generators 15. Do not run a generator inside a home or garage. Use gas-powered generators only in well-ventilated areas.

16. Connect only individual appliances to portable generators.

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Power restored 18. When power comes back on, it may come back with momentary “surges” or “spikes” that can damage equipment such as computers and motors in appliances like the air conditioner, refrigerator, washer or furnace.

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The Regional News Thursday, January 30, 2014

Chili contestants warm to the Challenge, Chilly Willie Top finishers in Orland Park’s 2014 Chili Challenge held last Saturday are: People’s Choice Bill Lee, Monee ICS (International Chili Society) Red chili 1st Place — Tom Pardikes, Plymouth, Mich.

2nd Place — Ronald Mattson, Orland Park 3rd Place — Jim Stoddard, Coppell, Texas ICS Home style 1st Place — Jack Kinsman, Geneva Chili verde 1st Place — Lauren Ray, Livonia, Mich.

2nd Place — Mike Usiak, Chicago 3rd Place — Jeff Netser, Seymour, Ind. CASI (Chili Appreciation Society International) 1st Place — Georgia Weller, Rockton 2nd Place — Jim Weller, Rockton 3rd Place — Bill Pierson, Batavia 4th Place — Bob Hall, Taylorville 5th Place — Jeff Netser, Seymour, Ind. Showmanship 1st Place — Gary Christensen, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 2nd Place — Cheryl Pierson, Batavia Tom Pardikes, of Plymouth, Mich., prepares his ingredients for cook3rd Place — Mike Stevens, Homer Glen ing in the annual cook-off dubbed the Chilly Willie Chili Challenge.

Don Collum, of Houston, Texas (right), returned to compete in Orland Park’s Chili Challenge for the second year.

Jim Stoddard shows off his cooking attire at Orland Park’s Chili Challenge as Jack Barrett prepares to interview him for the village’s cable television station. Stoddard took 3rd place in the red chili category.

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Tim Klotz interviews Brian Spencer, of Champaign, the national Terlingua grand champion, at the village of Orland Park Chili Challenge held last Saturday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Woman charged with battery A Homer Glen woman was charged with assault, battery and resisting a peace officer on Christmas morning, police said.

Police spotted Kathy Mustafa, 35, at 7:11 a.m. walking in the 15200 block of Hiawatha Trail, according to reports. She appeared upset, was crying and had an odor of alcohol on her breath, police said.

Mustafa entered a squad car where she continued to yell and scream. When she arrived at the police station, Mustafa told police officers not to follow her and then attempted to punch an officer, they said. She then allegedly spit on an officer.

When told she was under arrest, Mustafa kicked and stomped her feet and tried again to punch an officer. She was restrained and made to wear a spit mask before she was taken to Palos Community Hospital, police said. Mustafa will appear in court on Feb. 24.

In other Orland Park police

ORLAND PARK POLICE news, Sharmora L. Gerger, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Nov. 14 after stealing clothing from a store in Orland Square, police said. Gerger reportedly told police she took the items because she does did not have any clothes, police said.

Stoni Bridges, 20 and Emanuel R. Trisby, 27, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft Dec. 18 after stealing $487 worth of clothing from stores at Orland Square, according to police. They will be in court on Feb. 6.

Leticia Nguyen, 29, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Dec. 21 after stealing $614 worth of clothing from a store at Orland Square, police said. She was due in court on Jan. 10.

Chante S. Harris, 18, and Ashley L. Lurry, 19, both of Savoy, Ill., were charged with retail theft Dec. 21 after stealing clothing from

stores in Orland Square, police said. Harris reportedly told police that Lurry is a close friend who she’s been helping out since she moved out of her home last year.

She felt bad that Lurry did not have money for the holidays, so they decided to go to the mall to steal some things, according to the police report. They appeared in court on Jan. 10.

David E. Bost, 48, of Lisle, was charged with battery and disorderly conduct Jan. 1 following a disturbance at Dave and Busters, 49 Orland Park Place, police said.

Bost allegedly grabbed a bartender by the collar and yelled at employees because the change he was given after ordering a drink was placed on the bar rather than in his hand, police said. Bost will appear in court on Feb. 6.

Christina L. Wright, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Jan. 1 after she allegedly removed clothing from a store at Orland Square, police said.

Virginia Richards (1914 - 1995)

Wonders of one lifetime (From Jan. 30, 1986)

wagon. I saw the first electric Lithium carbonate now prevents refrigerator, the first radios, the the depressions which once made Today is my birthday. I am 72 first televisions, the first tape lives miserable. years old. I don’t feel like 72. Oh, recorders, the first juke boxes, Morals have changed drasphysically I do, I guess. I don’t the first computers. Airplanes tically in my lifetime — I’m have much pep anymore. I tire appeared when I was a child. afraid for the worse. When I was easily. I need help with much of I lived through the Great De- young an unwed girl who became my work. pression and saw Prohibition pregnant was forever disgraced.

I’ve had a light stroke from come and go. And I lived through She became a social outcast. Of which I recovered, open-heart four major wars, the development course, it wasn’t fair that the surgery and a couple of other and use of the atom bomb and man didn’t suffer too, but that’s operations. I take a dozen pills the age of gangsterdom. the way it was. a day, eight different kinds and Miracles in medicine have been Today, on television and in the see the doctor fairly often. accomplished in my lifetime from magazines unwed couples jump But mentally, I don’t feel old. the Salk vaccine for polio, to the into bed together an hour after I’m still very much interested in eradication of tuberculosis, and they meet, and readers and viewwhat is going on in the world. performance of open-heart sur- ers find this entertaining and not I read a lot and watch televi- gery. at all objectionable. Years ago in sion at night. I watch selected Shots to prevent almost ev- history, there was a period called programs, not trash. (Is “Dallas” ery childhood disease that I suf- the “Reformation.” Maybe we selective?) fered have now become perfected. need such a period today.

And I don’t think I look 72, either. My hair is still brown, Palos Heights police are searchinsurance. Her vehicle was curbed and I don’t dye it. I’ve plenty of PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE ing for a man who stole five cases by police in the 11900 block of South gray hairs, but anyone describof windshield washer fluid from a Harlem Avenue at 1:39 a.m. last ing my hair would have to call gas station in the 12100 block of roadside snow bank in the 13100 Saturday. Bond was set at $2,000, it brown.

South Ridgeland Avenue at 11:40 block of South Ridgeland Avenue and she is scheduled to appear in I don’t have many wrinkles.

We believe that refinancing p.m. last Friday. According a clerk at at 10:48 a.m. last Sunday. Bond court on Feb. 18.

A friend my age has a maze of or purchasing the home of the station, the man walked inside was set at $1,500, and Abuznade Aeron J. Giles, 25, of Justice, was tiny wrinkles criss-crossing her your dreams should be a the station and asked if he could is scheduled to appear in court on charged with driving on a suspended face. comfortable and pump a dollar’s worth of gas into Feb. 18. license, no proof of insurance, and I don’t have arthritis, that bane pain-free process. his dark-colored SUV in exchange Glendon Oiler, 34, of Orland Park, failure to wear a seatbelt. Her vehicle of so many older people. I am for leaving his driver’s license and was charged with driving on a sus- was stopped by police in the 11900 truly thankful for that.

We offer the following returning later to pay his debt. When pended license, no proof of insur- block of South Harlem Avenue at My mind and memory seem programs for residential the employee refused, the man re- ance, and talking on a phone while 10:56 a.m. last Thursday. Bond was to be holding up pretty well. I mortgages: turned to the gas pump, loaded the driving. Police stopped his vehicle in set at $2,000, and her court date can’t come up with a name or • Fixed Rate Loans with five cases and drove away. the 11900 block of South Harlem is Feb. 26. a word once in a while, but a terms ranging from In other Palos Heights police Avenue at 8:52 a.m. last Sunday.

Police charged Rebecca L. Brad- lot of younger people have that LOOK FOR AREA 10 to 30 years news, Hanean Abuznade, 19, of Bur- Bond was set at $2,000, and his ford, 26, of Oak Forest, with driving problem.

MORTGAGE RATES EVERY • Adjustable Rate Loans bank, was charged with driving on court date is Feb. 18. on a suspended license, as well as I’m still a whiz with crossword WEEK IN THE REGIONAL • Balloon Loans a suspended license. Police learned Police charged Susana Renteria, driving without lights when re- puzzles, mostly because I do a NEWS! A P P LY of the suspension while responded 42, of Chicago, with driving on a quired. Her vehicle was curbed lot, but it takes a mind that is NOW! to a report of a vehicle stuck in a suspended license and no proof of by police when he was reportedly alert. spotted driving with only her park- I was born Jan. 3, 1914 the ing lights on, in the 12600 block of year World War I broke out in South Harlem Avenue at 8:51 p.m. Europe. What a lot of changes Jan. 22. Bond was set at $1,500, I’ve seen in my lifetime!

12330 S. Harlem Avenue | Palos Heights, IL 60463 and she is scheduled to appear in Automobiles were new when I ph 708/728-9900 | www.utbhome.com court on March 13. was a little girl. Ice came in blocks James C. Pasquale, 33, of Orland from the ice-man’s horse-drawn Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt, and driver’s side and rear windows tinted more heavily than what is allowed by law. His vehicle was stopped by police in the 12500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 1:29 p.m. Jan. 22. Bond was set at $2,000, and his court date is Feb. 26.

Submitted photo Police charged Stephen T. Eyman, 24, of Plainfield, with DUI, speeding, no proof of insurance, and disobeying a traffic control device. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:41 a.m. Jan. 20. Bond was set at Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin, who is also the Democratic $1,000, and he is set to appear in committeeman of Orland Township, has announced his endorsement court on March 13. of Michael Barrett, a judicial candidate on the Democratic ballot Rajiv Nanda, 36, of Richmond, running for nomination in the 15th Sub Circuit of the Cook County Va., was charged with driving on Circuit Court in the March primary election. a suspended license and failure to Barrett is a resident of Orland Park and has been endorsed by yield while turning. His vehicle was the majority of Democratic committeemen in the 15th Judicial Sub stopped by police in the 11800 block Circuit race. of South Southwest Highway at 7:18 “I am proud and thankful to have such an outstanding lawyer as p.m. Jan. 13. Bond was set at $1,500, our judicial candidate” Mayor McLaughlin said. and his court date is March 13.

Windshield wash thief sought

Orland Mayor endorses Attorney Barrett for judge

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The Regional News Thursday, January 30, 2014

Community Notes History of Palos Park centennial celebration

early that morning preparing batches of homemade chilis and salsas for judging.

The village of Palos Park and Doors open to the public at the Palos Park Public Library will 12:30 p.m. before public tasting present The History of Palos Park: starts at 1:15 p.m. Taste dozens the Making of the Centennial Book of chilis for $5. Tasters can partoday (Thursday), at the Palos ticipate in voting for their favorite Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. cook.

123rd St. Fees benefit Palos Park PedalPart of an event series celebrat- ers and their efforts for safe bike ing the centennial anniversary of routes throughout the village.

Palos Park, the illustrated pre- The village is still accepting sentation will delve the stories competitors and judges. Call 671and photos in the newly pub- 3760, or visit palospark.org. lished “Palos Park” book. Refreshments will be served after Winterfest the program. at Lake Katherine This program is free and open to the public. Signed copies of the Lake Katherine Nature Cenbook will be available for purchase ter and Botanic Gardens in Palos at $21.99. Call to register for the Heights will hold its annual Winprogram at 448-1530. terfest on Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon to 4 p.m.

This family-friendly event proPalos Park vides both outdoor and indoor library annual entertainment and activities for magazine sale all ages.

This year’s Winterfest will The Palos Park Public Library’s include children’s crafts, winter annual magazine sale will end this games, pony rides, ice sculpting, Submitted photo Saturday, Feb. 1. winter games, hayrides, and live Choose from a selection of past animals from Animal Quest and issues of popular magazines for Little Red Schoolhouse. all ages. The prices are three Snowshoes will be available magazines for $1, or 50 cents to rent throughout the day for Frigid temperatures and blowing snow didn’t stop Palos South Middle School students from performing Disney’s “My Son Pinocchio: per magazine. a small fee. Vendors will offer hot Geppetto’s Musical Tale” to soldout crowds last Friday and Saturday night at Stagg High School.

The library is at 12330 Forest food and beverages.

The twist on the classic “Pinocchio” is told from Geppetto, the aging toymaker’s point of view. He transforms from a demanding creator Glen Blvd. in Palos Park. (448- Tickets are available at the door to a real, live father. Palos South drama teacher Katie McDonough, directed the student cast and crew of more than 90 in her sixteenth 1530) for $5 per person. Children 3 years musical production. and under are free.

Proceeds from Winterfest will Chili in the Park fund education programs and A chili cook-off with tasting animal care at the nature cenwill be held Saturday, Feb. 8, at ter. Sponsors are still needed for the Palos Park Recreation Center, this event.

8901 W. 123rd St. Lake Katherine Nature Center CASI and ICS chili cooks will & Botanic Gardens is at 7402 W. compete for prizes and points that Lake Katherine Drive. For more will take them to their national information, call 361-1873, or visit Queen of Peace High School and problem-based curriculum from the pieces that were sent to PAWWS for competitions. The cooks start www.lakekatherine.org. takes education a step further and high-quality teacher profes- them, while following certain criand offers the opportunity to be sional development model, com- teria. The team has mentors that Love Fundraiser involved with a robotics program bined with an engaged network of include alumnae in the engineering Paws Assisting Wounded War- and Project Lead the Way tied in educators and corporate partners, field along with family members of riorS will hold its first annual with a STEAM (Science, Tech- help students develop the skills the students on the team. fundraiser, PAWWS for Love, on nology, Engineering, Arts and needed to succeed in our global This year’s competition is called Valentine’s weekend.

Mathematics) focus. economy. This is one of the few Aerial Assist. Aerial Assist is The evening of dining and Queen of Peace offers an extra all-girl high schools in the country played by two competing alliances Mob Chicago • Join the Lunch Bunch on dancing will benefit the local non- opportunity for the women at the to offer Project Lead the Way and of three robots each on a flat 25 Monday, Feb. 3, at noon, to dis- profit organization committed to school to be ahead of the curve the program is in full swing. by 54-foot field, straddled by a Clarence Goodman will pres- cuss “Rocket Girl” by George G. providing the benefits of trained in that area.

The robotics team gives the lighting truss suspended just over ent his program Murder, Mayhem, Morgan, available for pick up at service dogs to US military veter- A strong curriculum leads to women of Peace more experience five feet above the floor. and the Mob at the Palos Park the library. Bring your lunch; re- ans afflicted with post-traumatic college bound students who take into the engineering world. Robo- The objective is to score as many Public Library on Saturday, Feb. freshments and dessert will be stress disorder and traumatic advantage of high profiled engi- PRIDE is one of two all-girl high balls in goals as possible during a 8, at 11 a.m. provided. brain injury. neering programs like the ones schools in the United State that 2 minute, 30 second match. The He will explore Chicago’s mob- • Bring your projects to the PAWWS for Love will be held on offered at the Illinois Institute compete. Each year the team com- more alliances score their ball in ster history and the true story Needle Club and enjoy the com- Saturday, Feb. 15, from 6 p.m. to of Technology, the University of petes in the First Robotics Compe- their goals, the more points their behind the St. Valentine Day Mas- pany of others while working on midnight at the Lexington House, Illinois, Purdue, Marquette and tition. A packet is sent to the team alliance receives. sacre. Register for this program Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. 7717 W 95th St. in Hickory Hills. other colleges. with basic instructions and the — Submitted by by calling 448-1530 or visit the to noon. New members always Evening includes buffet dinner, PLTW’s activity-, project-, team is required to build a robot Queen of Peace High School library online at www.palospark welcome. entertainment, raffle and split the library.org. The library is at 12330 • Join others who love the pot and cash bar.

Forest Glen Blvd. game at the Scrabble Club on Advance tickets cost $40 each, Tuesday, Feb.4, from 1 p.m. to and may be purchased online at 3 p.m. New players always wel- www.pawws.org or at Pack Leader Guess the Kisses come.

Academy, 12332 S. Harlem Ave. Children of all ages are welcome • Afraid of Windows 8? For- in Palos Heights. Tickets at the to help Curious George guess the get what you think you know. door are $50 each on the night number of Hershey’s kisses in the On Monday, Feb. 3, at 6:30 p.m. of the event.

Valentine jar at the Palos Park learn about the newest version of Moraine Valley was among own organizations. community dialogues over the Public Library Feb. 1-13, in the Windows from Microsoft, its new 10 community colleges nationThe dialogue is an outlet last three years and continue youth department. features and benefits, as well as wide recognized for its effort to for state government officials, the conversation about creat Winner receives the jar of candy tips and tricks to get started. enhance the quality of higher mayors, school administrators, ing opportunities to foster and and a special Valentine greeting. • Join the iPad/iPhone User education at two-year institu- nonprofit personnel, religious advance diversity and inclusion Winner will be announced on Group on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 tions in the U.S. leaders, community mem- throughout the 26 communities Feb. 13. p.m., and share what you know The college received an hon- bers, and the college to build in the college’s district and the The library is at 12330 Forest and learn new tips/tricks from orable mention in the National on the progress made at the region.

Glen Blvd. others. Bring your device for Council of Instructional Adminpractice and to share your faistrators 2013 Exemplary InitiaForester Camera Club vorite app. If there is continued tives Competition. A panel of eRead Illinois at interest, this group will meet on community college practitioners Heights library a monthly basis.

Foresters Camera Club, an es- from across the country evalu The Palos Heights Public Li- • Janel Hayden, Registered Di- tablished group of serious ama- ated the entries and selected five brary is participating in the eRead etitian, will give a presentation on teur to semi-pro photographers, institutions for recognition as Illinois Program, designed to in- “Bringing Down the Blood Pres- welcomes new members with simi- winners of the competition and crease access to e-books across sure” on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 10 lar experience to join the fun. five institutions for honorable Illinois. a.m. Hear about the importance Meetings are held the first and mention recognition.

Axis 360 is the digital media of nutrition and lifestyle changes third Tuesday of the month, at 7 Moraine Valley was recognized platform that provides cardhold- in maintaining a healthy blood p.m., at Palos United Methodist for its Diversity Dialogue, an aners e-books from the eRead Illi- pressure. Blood pressure screen- Church, 121st Street and Harlem nual fall conference that brings nois collection using a cloud-based ings will be provided before and Avenue in Palos Heights. together faculty, staff, students, delivery system across a number after the presentation.

The next meeting will be the and community members. Since of devices including iPad, iPhone, Program registration is always fifth of seven competitions for the the first dialogue in 2010, particAndroid, Windows, NOOK, Sony appreciated. Register online at year on Tuesday, Feb. 4. The Feb. ipants have focused on diversity Reader and more. palosheightslibrary.org, by phone 18 meeting will feature the en- and inclusion and diversity and On the web visit phpl.axis360. at 448-1473, or in person. All pro- tertaining postcard contest and leadership. The 2013 challenge baker-taylor.com to access these grams are free and open to the critique. was to enhance the mindset of eBooks. Find informational public unless otherwise noted.

The club offers intermediate to inclusive leaders and the parhandouts online at tinyurl.com/ advanced photography programs, ticipants’ effectiveness at their nk9d8y2 or visit the library for field trips, monthly competitions, Heights library more information. refreshments, and fellowship. It youth program belongs to Chicago Area Camera • Teen gaming is held Fridays, Clubs Association (CACCA) and Heights library from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., at the Photographic Society of America upcoming events Palos Heights Public Library, (PSA). For information, visit The following will take place at 12501 S. 71st Ave. Children in foresterscameraclub.org. the Palos Heights Public Library, grades 6 and up can start off their 12501 S. 71st Ave. weekend with some Wii and Xbox Palos Heights • Thursdays at the Movies on fun with friends.

Woman’s Club Jan. 30 will show the film “Impos• Library Scavenger Hunt and sible.” There will be three show- Craft this Saturday, Feb. 1, from The Palos Heights Woman’s Serving Children Ages 2-Kindergarten ings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages are in- Club will hold their next meetp.m. and 6:30 p.m. vited to celebrate Take Your Child ing on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m., • Documentary Sunday on Feb. to the Library Day with a drop-in at the Palos Heights Recreation fostering GROWTH 2, at 2 p.m., will show the film scavenger hunt and make a craft Center, 6601 W. 127th St. “We Steal Secrets: The Story of to take home. Participants will The members and guests will be nurturing PEACE WikiLeaks.” This film details the have a chance to win a prize. entertained by the program “The creation of Julian Assange’s con• Pajama Time - listen to some History of Chocolate & Dove Choctroversial website, which facili- good stories in your pjs. All ages olate Discoveries” presented by inspiring CURIOSITY tated the largest security breach are invited Tuesday, Feb. 4, at Chef Donna Ondriska, chocolatier. in U.S. history.

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Palos South performs heartwarming musical

Benefits and Fundraisers

Like Daft Punk, Queen of Peace is a winner with robots

Library Notes

Moraine Valley earns national recognition for diversity project

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St. Alexander all-school Mass precedes Catholic Schools Week St. Alexander School in Palos Heights ushered in Catholic Schools Week with an all-school Mass on Sunday, at noon.

Students from all grade levels played important roles throughout the Mass, including leading the procession into Mass carrying banners, presenting the gifts and reading scripture readings and prayer

petitions at the lectern.

The theme of Catholic Schools Week 2014 is Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service. The church was packed with students, parents and parishioners to celebrate the role Catholic schools play in the community. St. Alexander Church’s pastor, the Rev. Martin Michniewicz officiated the Mass.

Student News

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Shepard dances to second place Submitted photo

Stagg High School sent seven singers to the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Music Festival in Peoria last week, making it the most successful acceptance rate in Stagg music history.

Cameryn Wysocki, Anna Swiech, Tony Hansen, Sam Kearns, Alex Vallera, Evan Gallermo and Skyler Mackovitch represented the Chargers at the ILMEA festival.

Of the 2,400 students that tried out from District 1, only a handful are selected to go on to the allstate festival.

The following local students from Palos Heights have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis.: Clare Dignan who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in speech pathology and audiology; Casey Gray who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology; and Rachel Schmiedl who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing. *** Some 135 Sandburg High School students were awarded the 26th Annual Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor at the UIC Forum in Chicago. This Medal of Honor is given to Cook County high school students who have, in one year, volunteered 100 or more hours beyond those required for graduation.

Sandburg students who will receive this honor are: Sophomores: Tyler Alfini, Anthony Arunno, Joseph Bresingham, Karalyn Cardinal, Ally Carey, Sarah Carlton, Kristen Cook, Ian Crain, Brooke Doman, MaryKate Donegan, Mary Drury,

Erin Duffy, Julie Dyer, Delaney Edgar, Abibail Flaherty, Grace Foley, Colin Glascott, Gianna Gradowski, Dylan Hansan, Sarah Hoaglan, Megan Horras, James Jankowski, Sara Kenes, Katie Manning, Abaigeal McCorry, Donald Murphy, Cody Myers, Elizabeth Noonan, Brooke O’Connor, Joshua Otto, Nikoletta Panos, Deven Phelps, Cassandra Randolph, Antonio Roselli, Joshua White, Brooke Smith, Joshua White and Suah Yun. Juniors: Natalie Alfan, Emily Barkowski, Elisabeth Brooks, Joanna Capiak, Meghan Cescato, Catherine Chisela, Sara Cinquepalmi, Rachel Connors, Cassidy Dawczak, Kaylyn Egyarto, Colleen Finucane, Eric Franklin, Ryan Galvan, Alexandra Gary, Alexis Good, Noah Grudowski, Rana Hagag, Jeraldine Hernandez, Michael Horvath, Nour Issa, James Jaeger, Mirjana Jovanovic, Alexandria Kappel, Callahan Klein, Jake Klovens, Sarah Kruse, Michelle Kulovitz, Anne Lebert, Kelly Licata, Hanna McCorry, Alyssa Melone, Anne Mokate, Meghan Mokate, Danielle Moran, Samantha Murphy, Anne Noonan, Joshua Osilaja, Anna Pal-

ermo, Lauryn Papan, Dushaun Phelps, Lauren Riebel, Leah Roberts, Monica Roselli, Alexander Sandoval, Rebecca Schumacher, John Stefik, Francesca Strolia, Amanda Trezek, Drashti Upadhyay, Tijana Vukanic, Kaitlin Wagner-Zbonski, Grace Ward, Tricia Welch and Carly Whiteford.

Seniors: Brielle Achterhof, Olufunmilayo Adeniji, Mia Cacciato, Shanthi Cambala, Kailey Carey, Alexandria Christianson, Emily Cook, Julianne Doctor, Natalie Donatello, Colette Fortin, Hannah Gallagher, Samantha Gerry, Brendan Glascott, Ashley Godawski, James Gradowski, Lindsey Granko, Aaron Grudowski, Jason Hyde, Derek Kaczmarczyk, Jaclyn Kaminski, Kelsey Kretzer, Caroline Kruszecki, John Lebert, Nicole Lee, Justin Lenczycki, Deonna Maracich, Katelyn Mategrano, Annie McDermott, Jessica Niemeier, Ashley Offerman, Jaimee Palmer, Morgan Peiffer, Kylie Person, Ralph Pinto, Michael Rafferty, Amanda Rhim, Amanda Rybinski, Reema Saleh, Angela Schab, Emily Schout, Raymond Vanco, Lazuren Winer and Samuel Zambuto.

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PFA brings author to Palos South

The varsity dance team from Shepard High School placed second recently at the South Suburban Conference meet at Eisenhower High School. Megan Mueller, Emilie Crofton, Robyn Folk and Sarah Wohler (pictured) earned all-conference honors.

School Notes Queen of Peace leadership confab Queen of Peace High School will sponsor a leadership conference for fifth, sixth and seventh grade girls on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Eighth grade girls who have already taken the entrance exam at Queen of Peace may also attend.

The purpose of the conference is to provide leadership training for female student leaders as they prepare to assume leadership roles in the next few years. Cost is $5.

The conference will concentrate on training emerging leaders, as well as provide current leaders new tools in how to lead effectively. To register, contact Mary Kate Love at 496-4753 or lovem@ queenofpeacehs.org.

or for a registration form.

Chgo. Christian prom dress resale Chicago Christian High School will hold a prom dress resale on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

Shop for a prom dress, shoes and purses at discounted prices.

For information to sell a dress at the sale or any other information, email to cchspromresale@ gmail.com

Palos Dist. 118 kindergarten registration

Kindergarten registration will be held at Palos East and West Elementary Schools Monday through Friday, Feb. 3 -7, from Little Learners Preschool will 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. hold an open house this SaturVisit www.palos118.org for regday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to noon, istration information at the Palos Heights Recreation Classroom Visitation Day is Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Attend scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7. the open house and receive at $50 Schedule a visit at registration off coupon to use towards Little for you and your child to see the Learners Registration. classrooms and meet the teachers.

For more, call the Palos Parks Call Palos East 448-1084 or Palos and Recreation Department at West 448-6888.

361-1807.

Little Learners Preschool has an Palos Dist. 118 enhanced and unique curriculum Education Foundation that promotes a strong academic Trivia Night at Trio foundation, superior social skills, and healthy lifestyle skills. Little The Palos 118 Educational Learner instructors encourage Foundation will hold its second creative expression thru dance, annual Trivia Night at Trio on singing, art, yoga, daily aerobics, Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Trio, and even sign language.

11845 Southwest Highway in All children will receive the Palos Heights. personal support and attention The cost is $35 per person, necessary to build trust and con- which includes pizza, appetizers fidence, and parents are a part of and soda. A cash bar, prizes, 50/50 the home-school learning connec- split the pot, and other raffles tion that is fostered in order to continually develop skills.

Registration for the 2014-15 school year begins Feb. 1.

Little Learners preschool open house

Shepard High dance camp for grades K-8

The Shepard High School Astronettes Dance Team offers a three-day dance camp and varsity Palos 118’s Parent Faculty Association (PFA) brought nonfiction juvenile author Sally Walker to Palos basketball game performance Feb. South Middle School as part of the “Meet the Author” program on Jan. 14.

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Walker has written more than 50 books, with “Blizzard of Glass: The Halifax Explosion of 1917” land- Grades K-5 meet in the Shepard ing on the 2014 Rebecca Caudill list.

High School dance studio from “Research doesn’t have to be boring if you take the time to think outside the box for materials,” said 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; grades 6-8 meet Walker. She encouraged students not to rely on the internet for all facts, but rather seek out experts, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The perforlibraries, universities, librarians, museums, and archives. Another tip was to continuously revise their mance will be on Feb. 14 at the work. “You should always want to choose better words,” Walker advised.

7 p.m. game. Cost is $25, which Students were fascinated by anecdotes of how her own research contributed to writing compelling includes a T-shirt. stories. In November, the PFA arranged to have author Aaron Reynolds speak to students at Palos Contact Coach Roth at Jackie.

East and West elementary schools. roth@chsd218.org with questions

will be offered.

Event check-in begins at 6 p.m., and trivia begins at 7 p.m.

Advance registration is available through the online webstore at www.palos118.org, and walk-ins will also be accepted.

Crafters sought for Sandburg fair The 25th annual Sandburg Music Boosters Spring Craft Fair seeks crafters for the fair to be held March 8 and 9 at Sandburg High School in Orland Park.

For more information, contact CSHS Music Boosters at cshsmusicboosters@gmail.com.

Free financial aid event at Moraine Need help applying for financial aid or understanding the process of getting money to pay for college? College Goal Sunday will be held for the first time by Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Building T on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills. This event is free and open to the public.

College Goal Sunday is a nationwide annual event that provides information on financial resources to potential college students.

There will be hands-on assistance from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students also will be able to ask questions regarding and learn about funding sources, the financial aid process from application to awarding, and more.

For more information, call 974-5356 or email Remiaszj3@ morainevalley.edu.

Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic Doesyour your child: child: Does

• Have feet turning in or out?

• Complain of leg, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow or wrist pain?

• Complain of back pain?

• Been diagnosed with scoliosis?

Wednesday, February 5, 2:00-4:00pm

Parkview OrthOPedic GrOuP 7600 w. college drive • Palos heights

dr. Mark e. Moran, clinical Services For information or appointment: Call 1-800-272-0074 between 1:30 and 4:00pm Monday thru Friday Sponsored by Oak Lawn Elks Lodge #2254 / Chicago South Elks Lodge #1596 and the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program

The Regional News Thursday, January 30, 2014

Chamber Office Phone: 708-480-3025 | www.palosareachamber.org | e-mail: info@palosareachamber.org

Each year, members of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce dedicate themselves to working together to improving the local business climate. Here are a few ways members help their businesses and our community.

BUSINESS / COMMUNITY SERVICE

SPECIAL EVENTS

MARKETING & COMMUNICATION

• Online member directories • Monthly membership breakfast or lunch programs • Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Photos with Santa

• Annual Recognition Dinner • Annual Community Expo & Health Fair

• Website advertising • Networking events

(in conjunction with the First Midwest Half Marathon)

• Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser

Find the Chamber online and connect!

(including Ribbon Cuttings & Business After Hours)

• Cooperative Retail Advertising opportunities • Meet the Merchant television interviews & other Channel 4 support

Member Spotlight

The Chamber Annual Recognition Dinner Friday, January 31st 6:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar, 7:30 p.m. Buffet Dinner, 8:30 p.m. Awards and Introductions Midlothian Country Club, 5000 West 147th Street, Midlothian, IL, 60445 Our Annual dinner is when we recognize local businesses and their efforts for Outstanding Civic Improvement, Outstanding Community Leadership, Outstanding Business Improvement and our new Presidents Award.

Tickets are $55.00 per person and reservations for tables of 8 are available. Please RSVP to the chamber’s office at 708-480-3025 or email info@palosareachamber.org.

Winterfest Saturday, February 8th 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 West Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Join us for an afternoon of family-friendly activities. Winter games, hayrides, pony rides, ice sculpting and more will take place outdoors at the park. Crafts, animals, and educational displays will also be available indoors. Tickets are $5 per person at the door. Children 3 years and under are free.

Health Fair and Expo Saturday, May 3rd 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Moraine Valley Church, 6300 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL, 60463

Located at 12222 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, 708-636-3473

Computer Greeks opened in 1996 with one goal, turning our passion for all things computers into a business that could provide quality products and services to anyonefrom those just starting out to the most experienced techs.

We have evolved over the years, adding and adjusting what we do and how we do it to adapt to our customers’ needs and the ever changing technology landscape.

2014 marks our 18th year in business. In 2009, after 13 years in Chicago Ridge, we made the move to Palos Heights and haven’t looked back. The current economy has made running a small business a challenge like never before and sadly, many local stores have closed. We know that our continued existence is entirely in the hands of our customers and we can only hope to have your business if we have earned your business. Every day we try to do just that... earn your business.

We Offer Custom Built Computers, Networking, Virus Removal, Onsite/Remote Services, Computer/ Laptop Repair and more. Check us out online at: www. computergreeks.com. Stop in before March 31 of this year and mention this ad to recieve Free Internal System Cleaning, no purchase nessessary!

The Palos Area Chamber of Commerce invites your business to exhibit at our annual Expo and Health Fair. Space is limited so ACT NOW! Open to the Public! Free Admission and Free Parking!

Over 2,000 marathon runners will attend the EXPO to pick up packets for the First Midwest Bank Half Marathon.

You have your choice of Chamber Member = $150, Non-Member = $300, TV Ad = $50 (without a vendor table), Electricity = $10. Included in both member and non-member fee is the option to place a TV ad display (Power Point). Space includes a table and 2 chairs. Electricity availability is limited.

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The Annual Scholarship Outing will be on June 5, 2014 at Water’s Edge Golf Course. We’re still looking for Sponsers and Golfers for the event! $110/golfer and $420 for a foursome, $40 for just dinner and Sponsors at $220. *For more information on any of these events visit our website, e-mail, or call the chamber

Tuesday, February 18th, 11:45 am - 1:15 p.m., Cost $20.00, Check-In 11:45, Lunch 12:00 p.m., Presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Moraine Valley Community College,Business and Conference Center, Building M, Moraine Room 2, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL, 60465 The Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz will be making his “State of Palos Heights” speech.

For more information or to RSVP to any of these Luncheons by calling 708-480-3025 or email info@palosareachamber.org

Chamber Luncheons Tuesday, March 11th, 11:45 am - 1:15 p.m., Cost $20.00, Check-In 11:45, Lunch 12:00 p.m., Presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Jullianni’s Restaurant Pizzeria & Pub, 7239 W College Dr, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Guest Speaker: John Fanning from Fanning Communications with his “Branding And Marketing Your Business” presentation

Tuesday April 22nd, 11:45 am - 1:15 p.m., Cost $20.00, Check-In 11:45, Lunch 12:00 p.m., Presentation at 12:30 p.m.

Alan B. Shepard High School, 13049 S Ridgeland Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 May Luncheon Date To Be Announced...

For more information or to RSVP to any of these Luncheons by calling 708-480-3025 or email info@palosareachamber.org

Located at 12145 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, 708-597-8040 Although much has changed over the years in automobiles and auto collision repair, the Kallemeyn family commitment to the value and personal service they bring to their customer is the same as it has been for four generations. Kallemeyn Collision Center specializes in restoring your car to pre-accident condition. We will work with your insurance company for your benefit to make certain that all repairs are properly addressed.

We serve our customers with a state of the art 27,500 square foot auto collision repair facility in Palos Heights, Illinois. To ensure the highest quality collision repair, our facility uses the latest equipment and technology available, and all technicians are qualified with ICAR Gold repair training and certification. We invite you to come in to Kallemeyn the next time you need auto body repairs. Like our many satisfied customers, you will receive friendly service and all the attention and professionalism you need to get your car back on the road.

Read more about the Member Spotlight on our website, www.palosareachamber.org/member-spotlight!

The Regional News Thursday, January 30, 2014

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From Jan. 30, 1964

50 Years Ago This Week Commission checks community park site: Members of the Palos Heights Recreation Commission inspect the site for future construction of tennis courts, basketball fields and other facilities for the use of the community. The area lies west of 76th Avenue, north of Country Squires Estates, and near the “high line.” The group, including Mayor Z Erol Smith, Alderman John Brown and a representative each from Little League, the Palos Heights Woman’s Club, and Community Club, trudged over the location Sunday afternoon.

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From Jan. 29, 2004

10 Years Ago This Week Snow flurries and brisk winds could not prevent visitors of Lake Katherine Preserve’s annual Winterfest from enjoying a variety of activities on Saturday.

Nathan Hicks, 13, of Palos Heights (left), and his friend Graham Friel, 12, of Palos Heights, begin work on their ice masterpiece, though neither was sure what exactly they were sculpting. [Winterfest 2014 at Lake Katherine is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8. See Community Notes, Page 5 for more.]

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She’s finally the retiring type The Regional’s Sharon Ulanowski leaves after decades of service

Photo by Jeff Vorva

WHATIZIT? You folks were certainly wizards last week and I don’t mean Washington Wizards.

Speaking of the Washington Wizards, last week’s Whatizit was a photo of the leg and foot of the statue of Washington Wizard Michael Jordan outside the United Center. Oh, yeah, he played for the Bulls, too.

Many of you Whatizit wizards guess right and a few guessed wrong. Once again, Harrison Debre of Willow Springs was the first to ring in with the correct answer.

Other six-time world champions were Chicago Ridge’s Kelly Peterson, Patty Vandenberg, Dan Higgins, and Bill Ivers, Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Oak Lawn’s Bob Foley, Worth’s German Cordova, Russ Martin, Theresa and George Rebersky and Robert Solner, Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza, and John Schikora and Palos Park’s Michael Staron.

An MVP award goes out to Henrietta Mysliwiec of Evergreen Park, who added this tidbit: “I did not know this, but this statue is attached only in one place at the knee.”

Those who shot airballs were those who guessed a leg and foot from the little girl on the bench statue outside of the Palos Heights library and a left-handed pitcher.

This week’s clue is that it’s been handy to have around for the past couple of weeks.

Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT? on the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

When Sharon Ulanowski walked into the Regional Publishing office as the company’s new typesetter for the first time in the summer of 1972, it was hot outside.

It was worse inside.

“There was no air conditioning,” she said. “We had fans blowing. The old press was here and that gave off heat. It was hot and muggy.”

Ulanowski walked out of the Regional Publishing office Tuesday on her final day as a typesetter in temperatures on the wrong side of zero with plenty of snow piled up visible from the parking lot.

In between the sizzler of ’72 and the freeze of ’14, Ulanowski has spent decades typesetting copy of stories and ads for The Regional and Reporter newspapers. It’s almost impossible to figure out how many stories she has seen and it’s unimaginable to figure out how many words her eyes have seen during her career here.

“I love my job,” she said. “I like the typing. I like reading the news.

I don’t read the newspaper at home because I read the stories here.”

In recent years, she has used a computer to get the work done. In the old days, it was different.

“We punched holes on a yellow strip,” she said. “It went into a big machine. We called it ‘Beauregard.’

It ran through the machine and it came out on film. Then we ran it through the smelly chemical processor. We had to let the film dry and we had to trim it and ran it through a waxer and then we had to paste it all down.”

I’ve known Sharon for the past 16 months of her career and have stayed on her good side for most of them.

She did most the news work for the Regional and sports for both papers. In July, when I was mulling if I should move from Regional reporter to Reporter editor, she insisted I stay with the Regional because we worked so well together.

The next time I saw her after I

to make the graphic look as good as it did.

When we did our last Football Forecast after the state championship, I jokingly announced that we were going to do it for basketball

by Jeff as well. Have you ever heard of Vorva the term “stink-eye?” Well, that day I got it.

Before coming to our offices, Ulanowski worked at Chicago Title accepted the job as Reporter editor and Trust and took four years off in August, she greeted me warmly before coming to our offices in Palos with a “Good morning, traitor.”

Heights on that hot day in 1972.

Aside from that day, we got along She is originally from Chicago and pretty well even though I know she attended Immaculate Conception wasn’t happy a few weeks later Grammar School and St. Peter and when I approached her about the Paul High School — both have Football Forecast feature in sports ceased to exist after her departure that we wanted to try out for the (hope that’s not an omen). first time.

It’s the end of an era for us at While it sounds simple to have the Regional and Reporter. Few five goofballs picking about 10 papers use typesetters anymore. prep football games a week, it Ulanowski lives in Bridgeview took a lot of work on her end to with her husband, Tom (of 45 get everything lined up just right years) and together they have made

Vorva’s Notebook

some of the best Christmas sweets you ever wanted to eat. We will insist that she stops by in December to fill our bellies with holiday goodness.

Their son, Paul, is a Cook County Sheriff’s police officer who teaches at Moraine Valley Community College and is a gun range instructor.

Her daughter-in-law is also in the printing business at Fischer Printing in Bridgeview. Her retirement will feature fun with her grandkids, Raymond Richard (age 9) and Madison Mae (7).

“They are the love of my life,” she said.

So our loss is her grandkids’ gain.

Just two pieces of advice to the kids: First, make sure you hug your grandma often because she loves her hugs.

Second, don’t make her do any Football Forecasts.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

One of the last stories that retired Regional Publishing typesetter Sharon Ulanowski worked on was this column.

The Regional News Thursday, January 30, 2014

Pick of the Litter

By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com Dear Readers: February is Pet Dental Month.

By now every one of you who owns a dog or cat should know the health benefits of a clean diseasefree mouth. This time of year our veterinary periodicals have plenty of articles chock-full of tips, hints, crappy posters, stupid cartoons and other things that we can use to “convince” or otherwise cajole our clients into doing what they should already be doing without having to be led by the hand or told to do.

At our clinic we don’t do anything different for National Pet Dental Month. Our fees are about half the national average and that’s the best we can do.

Even so, we still don’t do anywhere near the number of teeth cleanings that a practice our size should do. I think we treat about 3,750 pets and do about 350 dentals consistently year after year.

I bet it’s the same 350 people each year. Those 350 of you can stop reading now. The rest is for everyone else.

Ten percent: Statistics tell us, and we know from experience, that 75 percent of the pets that come through our doors need their teeth cleaned. Do the math. I used to say that this low number is both a poor reflection on the care that our clients give to their pets and also a poor reflection on us here in the clinic as to how well, or poorly, we are educating our clients but I am beginning to wonder if that is true.

Don’t you get tired of us, or your own vet, telling you every time we look into your pet’s mouth that the teeth need to be cleaned? Did you ever think we get tired of telling the same story over and over, only to have just a few people listen? But, we soldier on and dutifully follow the script

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Meet Jeanette and Theodore from Burbank. Theodore is a wonderful 5-year-old Standard Poodle. and fulfill our obligation as pet health professionals and spend a lot of time talking to owners about their pet’s infected mouths that for the most part would be just as well spent mopping the floors. I have physician friends who stopped telling people to lose weight and quit smoking years ago. Maybe a lot of the physicians give a brief admonition but no more time-consuming lectures.

One of my doctor friends calls patients who never listen to her advice slugs. Did you know that a small slug can eat as much as it weighs in one night and sometimes twice as much?

O.K. Here’s what I want to know. Why do people not have

their pets teeth cleaned? I know there are many reasons but there have to be a few main reasons.

Is it fear of anesthesia? Is it the cost? Is it just too much trouble to get over to the clinic twice in one day? Is it the fear that your pet will hate you? Is it that you think we are making things up and that a healthy mouth is not really important? Do you really just not care that much? Dr. Staffenburg has her two top reasons.

Actually I don’t know what we’d do if more people really did take good care of their pet’s teeth; if we did only 20 percent of the pets who needed a teeth cleaning we would have to hire another technician, or two, just to do dentals. The

truth is that we’re running pretty much at max efficiency here, and I guess we could hire more techs, etc. but the truth is that need will never arise. Actually, I think we could buy an 80-thousand dollar mobile unit and equip it with $20,000 worth of equipment and go to people’s houses and offer to do dentals for free and still have few takers.

O.K. I’m done. Here’s my real reason for writing this article. I want to know, from you, what our profession can do to get better dental care out to the pets. I want your input. If you send in to the clinic, on any piece of paper, your best thought on why people are reluctant to do dentals on their pets we’ll put it in the jar. Or, I guess you can call and give us your answer and we’ll put it in the jar for you. In a week or two we’ll do a random drawing and give the winner a bona fide, no charge, dental cleaning for the pet of their choice. Even if you don’t have a pet and your name is chosen you can give the gift to a friend. And, I promise, we will destroy the other names in the jar and also promise not to call you about your pet’s teeth nor will we send you a corny advertisement.

No strings attached. If we get a decent response and feel that we have come closer to a good answer I’ll report back to you.

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Palos Community Hospital offers Heart Month special programs plumbing, sometimes both, of the heart. Join an electrician and a plumber without being charged for an emergency visit for this free presentation. Electrophysiologist Sean Tierney, M.D., and Cardiologist Ravi Ramana, M.D., will explain how the heart works, how various heart conditions are treated, such as atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure, and the symptoms that signal the need to see a physician.

The free presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Call 226-2300 to register.

• Heart attack basics — Symptoms of heart attack can be as different as night and day from one person to the next. Take

advantage of this opportunity to get a comprehensive look at heart attack symptoms for men and women, and when the call to 9-1-1 should be made in this presentation by Cardiologist Marlon Everett, M.D. The free presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Call 226-2300 to register.

• Get a leg up on vascular health — Are your legs slowing you down? The vascular system of the legs is made up of arteries and veins. The arteries carry blood from the heart to the legs and blood is then returned back to the heart with veins. During the aging process, arteries thicken with plaque and cholesterol, get

stiffer and narrow leading to peripheral artery disease and veins can become faulty with their function, creating pain, swelling and unsightly varicose veins. Join board-certified Vascular Surgeon Sanjeev Pradhan, M.D., as he discusses diseases affecting arteries and veins and when to see a physician.

The free presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Call 226-2300 to register.

Registration is required for each program listed above. To register, call 226-2300. For more information, visit the events and classes section of Palos Community Hospital’s website at Palos CommunityHospital.org.

Health Beat Children’s vaccinations immunization clinics will be held available to underinsured on Tuesday, Feb. 4,from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 8 from at Orland Township

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several saline nasal sprays that can help, some of which contain lubricants like aloe.

A minimal amount of Vaseline can also keep the inner nasal mucosa moist so the clot that forms after a nosebleed can have time to heal. Think of the clot inside the nose as just like a scab on your child’s knee. If it gets bumped before it’s healed, it will bleed all over again.

Remember, if your child rubs his or her nose, picks their nose, or blows their nose following a nosebleed, the nose is going to bleed again. If nosebleeds become recurrent, check with your doctor about taking a look inside your child’s nose.

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Now that winter has hit hard in many parts of the country, we’ve all turned up the heat at home. With all that dry air swirling around, sniffles and colds are making the rounds, and I’m beginning to hear from parents worried about nosebleeds.

Kids get lots of nosebleeds (not just from trauma), and even small noses seem to bleed buckets. For some reason, a lot of children suffer nosebleeds during the night, leaving blood on the sheets.

However, a little bit of blood on bed sheets, hankies, or tissue can looks like a lot more than it really is, so don’t freak out!

If your child has a bloody nose, have him or her tip their head forward, breathe through their mouth and pinch the nose halfway between the tip and the base of the nose. Don’t stick anything inside the child’s nose, as that may irritate the nostril even more.

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9 a.m. to 11 a.m. For more, call Residents in and around Or- Tuesday, Feb. 11, Smith VilOrland Township, 14807 S. Ra- 403-4222 or visit www.orlandtwp. land Park and Chicago’s Beverly lage’s memory vinia Ave., has gained approval org. neighborhood who care for seniors support coorfrom the Illinois Department of living with Alzheimer’s disease or dinator Diane Public Health to provide immudementia will get together with Morgan will be Blood pressure nizations to local underinsured others who have the same con- joined by Carly checks at Orland Twp. children at its monthly immunicerns at free meetings next month Carney, owner zation clinic.

Orland Township, 14807 S. at Smith Crossing and Smith Vil- of the Beverly Vaccines are available to chil- Ravinia Ave., offers free blood lage, both continuing care retire- Yoga Center, to dren 18 and under who are ei- pressure screenings from 9 a.m. ment communities (CCRCs). explore ways ther uninsured, underinsured, to 11 a.m. on the first and third The hour-long gatherings be- caregivers can take care of themMedicaid-eligible (includes All Friday of the month. No appoint- gin at 6:30 p.m. and are open selves by meditating. (This meetKids), Native American or Alas- ment is necessary. to questions and comments from ing, originally scheduled for Jan. kan Native. Underinsured means In addition to blood pressure the audience. Before ending, light 7, was postponed due to Chicago’s that the child has health insur- screenings, on the first Friday of refreshments are served. cold spell.) Carney will demonance, but it does not cover any the month, VCP Home Health On Thursday, Feb. 6, Smith strate how to meditate through vaccines, certain vaccines, or it Care, Inc. will be on hand at Crossing’s director of admissions visualization and breathing exerhas a fixed dollar limit or cap the Township to conduct bal- Amie Kamba and life enrichment cises that can lead to a feeling of for vaccines, and once that cap ance screenings, which can help director Dana Mahler will hold inner wellbeing. Smith Village is is reached a child is ineligible. prevent dangerous falls. Glucose an open forum discussion. Smith at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago.

With valid proof of Orland Town- screenings are also available on Crossing is at 10501 Emilie Lane To reserve a seat, call (773) 474ship residency, vaccines are free this day for $5 ($10 for non-resi- in Orland Park (enter at 104th 7300 or send an email to familyof charge. For children residing dents). (403-4222) Avenue and 183rd Street). To re- andfriends@smithvil lage.org. outside of the township’s boundaries, a $20 administration fee per vaccine will be collected. An up-to-date shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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Adult vaccines are offered to Orland Township residents only and are available at a discounted rate.

Adult vaccines include HPV, Pneumococcal, Hep A, Tuberculosis, Hep B, Tdap, IPV, Meningococcal, Hep A-Hep B, MMR, Typhoid and Shingles. Proof of residency is required.

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To help individuals reduce the risk for heart disease, Palos Community Hospital will sponsor the following activities throughout the month of February.

• Sleep, snoring and your heart — Learn how snoring puts more at risk than a good night’s sleep. Snoring can impact health in a variety of ways but especially the heart.

Join board-certified sleep medicine physician Tabassum Hanif, M.D., as she discusses the link between snoring and heart health.

The free presentation will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Call 226-2300 to register.

• The plumbing and wiring of your heart — Heart disease can impact the wiring or the

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Death Notices Sheila R. Bock

Sheila R. Bock, 76, of Palos Heights, died Jan. 23, at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Visitation was held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth on Jan. 27. A funeral service was held at the funeral home on Jan. 28. Interment was a Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery in Oak Lawn.

Mrs. Bock is survived by her daughter Krista Mangan and three grandchildren.

Mrs. Bock was born in Chicago.

She was a clerical worker/general office.

Mary Cronin

Photo by Tim Hadac

Lead Pastor Brian Dennert shares a lighter moment with Worth resident Michelle Jun at the recent Trinity Presbyterian Church preview service held in rented space at 127th and Massasoit Avenue.

Presbyterian church in Hinsdale branches into Palos Heights site

by Tim Hadac staff reporter In a time when many churches struggle to fill the pews, a Presbyterian church in Hinsdale is expanding to Palos Heights.

The Palos campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA), located within Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 12642 S. Massasoit Ave., will hold its first weekly service at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, according to Associate Pastor Brian Dennert, who serves as lead pastor at the new site.

The church held its fifth and final preview service earlier this month, a warm gathering of several dozen people of all ages — from infants to the elderly.

“For the past few years, we’ve noticed that about 20 to 30 people from this area — Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Orland Park — have been attending our weekly services in Hinsdale,” Dennert observed. “So at some point we thought, ‘What if we brought the church down to that area? We could more easily invite friends, be more involved in each other’s lives.’

“We have a vision of the church that’s not just Sunday morning or Sunday evening for an hour, hour 15, but throughout the week — where we’re in each other’s homes and with each other, and that’s more easily done when you’re local and not driving up [Interstate] 294 at 4 or 5:30 p.m. throughout the week,” Dennert added.

Dennert joined the church in Hinsdale in 2009 and soon after became a part of the staff. In March of 2013, he and his wife, Beth, moved from Lisle to Crestwood to start growing the Palos branch. They are the parents of two — Emma, 3, and Micah, 6 months.

Originally from Iowa, Dennert was raised Baptist and later was a member of an evangelical free church. As young seminarian, he was “going through a rough patch” in his life when a friend suggested a Presbyterian church in Naperville (a sister institution of Trinity Presbyterian Church).

“I remember the first week I went in, the sermon was what I really needed to hear about God’s grace — I’m broken, I’m messed up, I’m not perfect, and that’s why we come to church,” he recalled. “We don’t come to church because we’re perfect and have our acts together. We need to hear God say, ‘I love you in spite of all that you’ve done. I’ve sent Christ because of that.’

“So I joined that church, interned at that church, joined the staff at the church, got married at that church, and my parents still go to that church,” he added with a smile.

“We have a real ‘community’

Mary Pat Cronin, 62, of Palos Heights, died on Jan. 22.

Beloved daughter of Patricia (née Hurley) and the late Richard Cronin. Loving sister of Jim, Dan, Tim (Marilyn), Teri (the late Ted) Doellman, Tom, Denny (Jennifer), Jack, Colleen, David (the late Patti) and Michael F. Cronin. Fond aunt of Lauren (Michael) Kerns, Tim (Sarah) Cronin, Tony, Dan (Bridget), David R., Patrick, Lilly, Caitlin, and Kevin Cronin. Adoring granddaughter of Emma and Max Cronin, Isabella and Joseph Kerns, and Averi Doellman. Best friend of Suzanne Young. Also many cousins and friends.

Visitation was held Jan. 26 at the Curley Funeral Home (Heeney-Laughlin Directors) in Chicago Ridge. A funeral Mass was held Jan. 27 at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights. Private interment St. Mary Cemetery.

Memorials to LCM Hospice 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL 60805 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607 are most appreciated.

Stephanie C. Leonard Leonard, Stephanie C. (nee Rushiewski) Beloved wife of Richard L. Leonard.

Loving mother of Michael (Kathi) Leonard, Diane (Paul) Grayczyk, Carol (Bernard) Pruim & Tim (Diane) Leonard.

Proud grandmother of Daniel, Thomas, Amy & David Pruim.

Dear sister of Roberta, Robert & the late; Johnny, Agnes & Joseph.

Josephine J. Haibeck

Josephine J. Haibeck, née Jara, 87, of Palos Park, died Jan. 24 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights.

Beloved wife of the late Harold.

Devoted mother of Marc (Susan) and Ron (Lauri). Loving grandmother of Kris (Becki Hendrickson), Megan, Bob and Ann. Cherished and best friend of Bernie Vitalo. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Visitation was held Monday at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, in Palos Hills. A funeral Mass was offered Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palos Hills. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mother’s Trust Foundation, 400 E. Illinois, Lake Forest, IL 60045.

Mrs. Haibeck was born in Chicago.

She worked as an administrative assistant; many years of service with Nalco and a member of Polish Woman’s Alliance.

Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until time of prayers 10:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights to Incarnation Church, Mass 11:00 a.m.

Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

(708) 361.4235 ~ www. kerryfh.com ~ www.facebook. com/kerryfuneral Visitation is to be held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park today (Thursday) from 3 to 9 p.m. A memorial Mass is to be offered at St. Michael Church in Orland Park on Jan. 31, at 9:30 a.m. Interment private.

Mr. Novak is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his sons, Keith, Gary, Scott and Ron; his brother, Jerome Wicker and six grandchildren.

Mr. Novak was born in Chicago.

He was a member of Union Local 73 for more than 50 years.

Melinda S. Riley

Melinda S. Riley, 65, née Macri, of Palos Park, died Jan. 20 at her home.

Visitation was held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home on Jan. 24. A funeral service was held at The Center in Palos Park on Jan. 25. Interment was at Palos Oak Hill Cemetery.

Mrs. Riley is survived by her husband, Raymond; her daughter, Briana Zubeck, her sons, Bradford and Brian Pech, her brother, James Macri; and four grandchildren.

Eugene Novak Mrs. Riley was born in Chicago.

Eugene “Gene” Novak, 80, of She was a nurse at Christ Medical Orland Park, died Jan. 25.

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Houses of Worship Wayside Chapel Palos Park

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Promotional materials await newcomers to the Palos campus of Trinity Presbyterian Church at a recent preview service that attracted several dozen men, women and children from the area. feel here [at Trinity Presbyterian Church]. We really want to get to know you. When someone comes in [to our services], they’re greeted, they’re often invited to someone’s house for dinner in the next week, that sort of thing,” he said over the laughter and Christian folk music that filled the sanctuary as the musicians rehearsed.

“We’re also very Christ-centered at our worship service: every song, every sermon, everything.”

Others agree with Dennert’s assessment.

Palos Heights resident Steve Beezhold, a deacon at the church, used to live in La Grange and attended Trinity Presbyterian Church in Hinsdale. “We built a lot of relationships there. When we moved to Palos Heights four years ago, we looked at a few churches, but we just couldn’t bring ourselves to break away from the community we felt [at Trinity],” he said. “So we made the 30-minute drive every week, and on top of that, we started a small group that would meet at our house every Sunday night [in Palos Heights] — and it just got bigger and bigger and bigger. It got to the point where we thought, ‘Well gosh, maybe we should have our own worship service [in Palos Heights], too.”

Beezhold has invited and attracted friends and relatives to the new church, including his parents, who live in Oak Lawn.

The closeness of the congregation also impresses Bob Payne, a 17-year resident of Orland Park.

“What I’ve found is that the people here are really committed to each other,” he said. “You know,

sometimes when you’re engaged in a conversation, you find that the other person isn’t really listening to you, that they’re just waiting for you to finish what you’re saying, so they can talk about themselves. That’s not the way it is here. Everyone is focused on listening. They have a genuine interest in each other and want to hear your story.

“A few years back, we were looking for a church,” Payne added.

“We heard about [Trinity Presbyterian Church] and we said, ‘OK, we’ll go visit the church, but we’re not going to drive up to Hinsdale on a regular basis. We’re from Orland Park, but we went once and that was it: the teaching, the worship, the friendliness, we were hooked. So we started driving to Hinsdale every week, and then lo and behold, we heard that they were going to start [a worship service] here in Palos.”

Palos Hills resident David Hoekman echoed the sentiment.

“It’s not just the community, but it’s what they believe that really helped us decide to come here,” he added. “The sovereignty of God, making Christ number 1, and so we really enjoy that.

“Our hopes and dreams are to have a church that worships every Sunday, is welcoming new people, is loving its community,” Dennert concluded. “I guess the test is, if our church dissolved, if we closed up shop — the community around us would say, ‘We miss having that church around. They made this place a better spot.’”

More details on the new church may be found online at palos. trinitypreschurch.com.

lowed by fellowship and refreshments in The Center’s main lodge.

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Abundant Life,” “What Are These People Thinking” and “Storyline.”

Vesper services are held ev Children’s ministry during worery Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 Palos Park Presbyterian ship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m., p.m. and at 4:30 p.m., in the Wee Church throughout worCommunity Church Wayside Chapel at The Center, ship for children 2 and 3 years 12700 Southwest Highway in Contemporary service is held in the Sonrise Room. Children’s Palos Park. at 8:30 a.m. and regular service worship time dismissed during Wayside Chapel vespers are at 11 a.m. each Sunday. the worship service for pre-K non-denominational worship ser- All are invited to attend edu- through 5th grade for children vices of music, meditation, and cational classes for adults at 9:45 in Primary Hall. prayer led by pastoral director, a.m. The classes for this session The church is at 12312 S. 88th the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and fol- are titled, “How to Achieve an Ave. (448-0819.)

Simple Gifts Moraine Valley collecting gently used prom, bridesmaid dresses Dig through the closets and pull out gently used prom and bridesmaid dresses to donate to Moraine Valley Community College’s Dream Come True Project. The dresses will be given away free of charge to local high school girls on Saturday, March 22, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Building S, Room 117, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Dresses of all styles and sizes that are in good condition will be accepted. Shoes, purses, jewelry, and other accessories also

will be accepted. Donations can be brought to the Multicultural Student Affairs Department in Room 201, on the second floor of Building S, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information about making a donation, call Nereida Perez at 974-5475.

Neat Repeats volunteers sought Neat Repeats Resale volunteers have been selected as the recipients of the Volunteer Spirit Award from the Crisis Center of South Suburbia.

Five-parish Respect Life group will host Silent No More speaker Nancy Kreuzer, regional coordinator for the Silent No More awareness campaign, will speak at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, at St. Bernard Church, 13030 W. 143rd.

St. in Homer Glen.

Silent No More is a national Christian organization that is a joint project of Priests for Life and Anglicans for Life. Through education, sharing and outreach, the campaign seeks to make the public aware of the “devastation abortion causes to women and men.” It also seeks to provide hope and healing to those contemplating an abortion, or

those who have already had an abortion.

This program is for both men and women, young and old, and anyone interested in preventing an abortion or healing from an abortion. It is appropriate for high school age and older.

The program is part of the Multi-Parish Knowledge and Prayer Series sponsored by the Respect Life Ministries of St. Bernard and Annunciation Byzantine Catholic parishes in Homer Glen, and St. Michael, St. Francis of Assisi and Our Lady of the Woods parishes in Orland Park.

LEGAL NOTICE The Palos Fire Protection District Board of Trustees and Board of Fire Commissioner’s have both released their schedule of 2014 meetings as follows:

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Palos Christian Preschool holds registration Dylan Lenarz enjoys painting at Palos Christian Preschool. Registration for fall 2014 is now open.

Call 448-0212 or visit www.paloschurch.org to sign up or arrange a visit. The preschool is held at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St.

The Palos Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees regularly scheduled meetings will be held at 7:00 p.m. on the following Mondays: January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8, October 6, November 3, and December 1, 2014. Meetings are held at Palos Fire Protection District, Station #1, 8815 W. 123rd Street, with the following exceptions: The February, May, August and November 2014 meetings will be held at the Village of Palos Park, 8999 W. 123rd Street , Palos Park , IL The Palos Fire Protection District’s Board of Fire Commissioners regularly scheduled meetings will be held at 5:00 p.m. on the following Thursdays: January 16, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13, and December 11, 2014. Meetings are held at Palos Fire Protection District, Station #1, 8815 W. 123rd St. , Palos Park, IL

The award will be presented at the Heart to Heart Dinner Dance on Feb. 22 at Silver Lakes Country Club.

To be a part of this awardwinning team, develop new skills and help in your own community, attend Volunteer Recruitment Days on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and 18.

Visit the stores in Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th St., or in Worth at 7026 W. 111th St. Enjoy a tour, meet other volunteers, and learn why Neat Repeats is a great place to volunteer. For information, call the store manager: Orland Park 3647605 or Worth 361-6860.

All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, which provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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Investors can learn much from Super Bowl teams If you’re a football fan (and probably even if you aren’t), you are aware that we’re closing in on the Super Bowl. This year’s event is unique in that it is the first Super Bowl held in an outdoor, cold-weather site — New Jersey, to be specific. However, the 2014 game shares many similarities to past Super Bowls in terms of what it took for the two teams to arrive at this point. And some of these same characteristics apply to successful investors.

Here are a few of these shared traits: • A good offense — Most Super Bowl teams are adept at moving up and down the field and crossing the goal line. And good investors know how to choose those investments that can provide them with the gains they need to keep moving toward their own goals, such as a comfortable retirement. That’s why, at every stage of your life, you will need to own a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented investments, such as stocks and stock-based vehicles.

• A strong defense — Even a good offense usually isn’t enough to vault a team into the Super Bowl, which is why most participants in the Big Game also have strong defenses. Similarly, the best investors don’t just put all their money in a single type of aggressive instrument and then forget about it — they know that a downturn affecting this particular

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asset class could prove extremely costly. Instead, they “defend” their portfolios by diversifying their holdings among a range of investments: stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit, and so on. And you can do the same. Keep in mind, however, that although diversification can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio, it can’t guarantee a profit or always protect against loss.

• Perseverance — Every team that makes it to the Super Bowl has had to overcome some type of adversity — injuries to key players, a difficult schedule, bad weather, playoff games against good opponents, etc. Successful investors have also had to overcome hurdles, such as bear markets, bad economies, political battles and changing tax laws.

Through it all, these investors stay invested, follow a long-term strategy and continue to look for new opportunities — and their perseverance is often rewarded.

You can follow their example by not jumping out of the market

when the going looks tough and not overreacting to scary-sounding headlines.

• Good coaching — Super Bowl teams contain many fine players, but they still need coaches who can analyze situations and make the right decisions at the right times. Smart, experienced investors also benefit from coaching — in the form of guidance from financial professionals. It’s not always easy for busy people to study the financial markets, stay current on changing investmentrelated laws, monitor their own portfolios and make changes as needed. By working with a financial professional who knows your situation, needs, goals and risk tolerance, you will find it much easier to navigate the increasingly complex investment world.

As we’ve seen, some of the same factors that go into producing a team capable of reaching the Super Bowl are also relevant to investors who want to reach their own goals. By incorporating these behaviors and attitudes into your own investment strategy, you’ll be following a pretty good “game plan.”

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.

Know disability benefits for what may (severely) ail you

by John Flynn Social Security District Manager

illness or injury robs a person of the ability to work and earn a living, Social Security disability benefits can provide a critical The month of February is a source of financial support at a time to recognize a number of time of need. unfortunate ailments that disable When you work and pay Social and take the lives of too many Security taxes, you earn credpeople. its. These credits count toward February is American Heart retirement, survivors, and disMonth, focusing on heart disease ability benefits. The number of and how to prevent it. Every year credits you need to qualify for more than 700,000 Americans disability benefits depends on have a heart attack and about your age, and some of the work 600,000 die from heart disease must be recent. For example, the — making up about a fourth of the younger you are the fewer crednation’s deaths. National Wear its you need to have. For most Red Day, Feb. 7, also focuses on people, you need to have worked heart disease — the number one at least a total of 10 years, but if killer of women. you are younger, you may qualify Feb. 4 is World Cancer Day, with as little as a year and a a chance to raise our collective half of work. voices in the name of improving You don’t need to have had a knowledge about cancer. Feb. 14 is heart attack, organ transplant, National Donor Day, encouraging or cancer to qualify for disability everyone to become an organ do- benefits. However, you must have nor, giving the ultimate Valentine a disability that is severe enough to someone in need. to render you unable to work and These awareness campaigns re- that is expected to last a year or mind us how critically important longer, or result in death.

Social Security disability benefits If you have such a disability, are for people with severe dis- you should start your application abilities and their families. now. That’s because it takes time Many people do not like to think to determine whether you qualify about disability. However, the on- for benefits. It usually takes three set of disability is unpredictable to four months for a medical and can happen to anyone at any decision from the state agency age. The unfortunate reality is that evaluates your condition. that one in four 20-year-old work- If your application is approved, ers become disabled before reach- your first Social Security disabiling retirement age. When severe ity payment will be made for the

sixth full month after the date the state agency determines that you qualify for disability benefits.

For example, if the state agency determines you qualify for disability benefits effective Jan. 15, your first disability payment would be paid for the month of July. (Your July payment would be received in August.)

It’s in your best interest to do everything you can to help speed the process. The best first step is for you to read our online publication, Disability Benefits, at www. socialsecurity.gov/pubs. It will tell you all about the process, including the information you will need to apply for benefits.

Then, take advantage of our online disability starter kits. We have one starter kit for children and one for adults, and both are available in English and Spanish.

The starter kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application, and provides information about the specific documents and the information that we will request from you. You will find the starter kits on our disability website at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability, under Apply for Benefits.

Once you complete your online disability starter kit and you’re ready to apply, the most convenient way to accomplish this is also online.

Just visit www.socialsecurity. gov/applyfordisability to begin.

Business Notes Employers needed for Moraine Valley Job, Internship Fair

Moraine Valley seeks employers for Mock Interview Day

Employers from all industries who have position openings are needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Spring Job and Internship Fair on Thursday, March 27, from 2 to 5 p.m.

The fair will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Employer check-in is at noon, and the employer luncheon is at 12:30 p.m.

The Spring Job and Internship Fair is a prime opportunity for employers to recruit students, alumni and community members to fulfill employment needs, including hourly or salary jobs and paid or non-paid internships.

Commission-only positions and undisclosed third-party recruiting will not be included.

The registration fee is $100 for a 6-foot table and lunch for two recruiters. Registration forms are due by March 20, and can be downloaded from the college’s website at morainevalley.edu/jrc.

Space is limited.

For more information about the fair or other events, call the Job Resource Center at 974-5313, or visit the website.

The Job Resource Center at Moraine Valley Community College is seeking employers to participate in Mock Interview Day on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Participating employers will

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engage in a formal, 30-minute mock interview with students, alumni and community members.

During the first 20 minutes, employers will ask a series of general interview questions provided by the college. The remaining 10 minutes will be used to offer feedback and helpful tips to the interviewee.

Business people who would like to volunteer their time as interviewers should call 974-5313 or email jrc@morainevalley.edu.

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The Flaming Grill Buffet in Chicago Ridge is testing the patience of the village’s officials regarding taxes and sanitation.

Flaming Grill restaurant getting Ridge officials hot under the collar

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar’s patience is wearing thin with the owners of an Asian buffet that has not paid its food and beverage tax.

The owners of Flaming Grill and Buffet were a no-show at a Tuesday morning hearing designed to review their business license.

“How do they just ignore this?”

Tokar said Tuesday after continuing the hearing to Feb. 10.

The owners were notified of the hearing several days ago, said Tokar, who added that village would consider suspending the restaurant’s license if owner’s fail to appear at the next hearing.

The mayor said a notice of the meeting was sent to the restaurant owners via certified mail and a copy was hand delivered.

Restaurants and bars are required to a pay a monthly 1 percent food and beverage tax to the village. Flaming Grill and Buffet has never paid the tax,

officials said.

Additionally, the restaurant’s ownership and corporate name recently changed hands, but the new owners have never appeared before the village board for a business license, Tokar said.

The buffet, 101 Commons Drive, which serves a mixture of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, opened in May, 2013 in the former Old Country Buffet location. The restaurant also features American food, desserts and a hibachi grill.

Messages left for restaurant officials were not returned.

In a separate issue, village health inspector Rich Ruge is concerned with the way the Flaming Grill has been conducting its day-to-day operations and said he had to ticket the restaurant earlier this month for some sanitation violations.

Ruge said he made a routine inspection on Jan. 15 and saw some things he didn’t like and gave the restaurant management time to conform. But when he went back on Jan. 20, the restaurant he was

still “not following the best-case practice for Chicago Ridge.”

He wouldn’t get specific on what he saw but said “it was nothing severe that would cause us to close it down.’’

“This isn’t a health issue — it’s more of a sanitation issue,” Ruge said. “There were some sub-par sanitation practices that I found.

There were a couple of items that required immediate attention. I’m not there to give out tickets. I usually tell them what course of action needs to be taken and give them a period of time to get it taken care of. When I conducted a follow-up inspection, they didn’t conform and I had no other choice but to give them a ticket.’’

The village and restaurant are scheduled to meet in front of an advocate for what could turn out to be a $100 punishment for the eatery.

Ruge said it’s only the second time he has gone in front of an advocate in the four years he had the job.

— Jeff Vorva contributed to this report

Questions and concerns remain high about work-at-home jobs Unemployed individuals who are looking for work or those looking to change jobs often renew their efforts with the start of the new year. Work-at-home jobs look appealing to those looking for employment because they offer great pay for little labor. The problem is that most of these are scams.

The Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois (BBB) offers those looking for new employment opportunities some tips so that they don’t get burned in hunting work-at-home jobs.

“There were 17,478 inquiries to the BBB in 2013 about workat-home companies. These scams were listed at number two on our Top 10 Scams List of 2013,” said Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Il-

linois. “The number of inquiries last year show that job seekers are being more cautious. However, the number of individuals who fell victim to these scams remained steady.”

A recent example of a pricey work-at-home scam that was caught by the FTC is a telemarketing scam that targeted Hispanic consumers. Contacted by phone, they were promised they could make money by reselling high-end brand named goods.

Rather than being sent high-end products, after they had paid the delivery person (cash on delivery), they discovered the products they received were unusable.

To avoid falling victim to workat-home scams, the BBB suggests you look out for the following warning signs:

• Companies that use personal testimonials but never identify the person.

• Exaggerated claims of potential earnings, profits, full-time or part-time earnings at part time hours.

• Company claims "inside" information.

• Requirements of money for instructions or products before telling you how the plan works.

• Claims of "no experience necessary."

• Assurances of guaranteed markets and there is a huge demand for your handiwork.

Always check out a company before making any decisions. For more information on this and other scams, visit www.bbb.org --The Better Business Bureau

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Foresters share photography talents

Photos courtesy Bob Dietz

The Foresters Camera Club, which meets twice monthly in Palos Heights, holds a Print of the Month contest for members. The winners for the January meeting include Coyote Cub by Steve Svalina, of Tinley Park, in the category of animals.

Phil Chimino of Orland Park’s “Vigilant” won the Large Monochrome category.

The Foresters Camera Club meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., at Palos United Methodist Church. For more infor- “Snow Stall” by photographer Steve Zasadny, of Lemont, won in the mation to join the photographic fun, see Club Activities on Page 5. category of small color.

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Auditions are free. If chosen to be a contestant for the show in May, participants will be required to pay the contestant fee of $30. Call Orland Township at 403-4222 to register for auditions.

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Residents must be 55 and older and cost is $20. Resident must also have a Palos Heights mailing address. This includes unincorporated Palos Heights.

Meetings are held at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St., on second and fourth Wednesdays. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and meetings start promptly at 1 p.m.

Transportation, if needed, is available thru the Palos Heights Recreation Department. Call for pick up. Cost is $4 roundtrip.

The club enjoys trips, informational speakers and live entertainment. Members meet their neighbors and make new friends.

For more information, call President Edna Craig at 4487498.

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Anne Gaines et al. ‘Interpret Shakespeare’ in an encore exhibit at Beverly Art Center The artist who brought “The Treasures of Palos Heights” mural to downtown Palos Heights, Anne Farley Gaines, is among artists in an exhibit titled “Chicago Artists Interpret Shakespeare in 2014” through Feb. 9 at the Beverly Arts Center (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St. in Chicago.

A gala opening reception with Gaines and the other artists in the exhibit will be held this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the BAC. The painting above, “Self-Portrait as Kate” from Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” is among Gaines’ works in the show. “Inspired to paint this portrait close to my fourth wedding anniversary, I feel that this comical watercolor captures to a large degree the spirit of our marriage,” Gaines told The Regional. “My husband is very Petruccio-like, as he has a very calming way with words and actions.

I tend to be like Kate, very bull-headed and determined, yet not without common sense. All-in-all, we are a good balance, as opposites attract. To add to the Shakespearean spirit of the portrait, I ‘clad’ us both in the vestments of his times.”

This ‘encore’ exhibition contains works by 47 established Chicago area artists in almost all media and a wide range of styles, demonstrating that the poetry and magic of Shakespeare’s great works continue to remain relevant to artists of today.

Organized by the Beverly Art Center and curated by Gaines with the help of artists and associate curators, this ambitious exhibit includes art devoted to portraying Shakespeare’s most noted soliloquies, scenes, poetry, and characters. It was first shown with 39 artists’ work at the Beverly Arts Center in 2012. The show was titled “Chicago Artists Interpret Shakespeare As They Like It.” Due to its growing reputation with the help of a Facebook page, “Chicago Artists Interpret Shakespeare,” it was discovered by film producer, Scott Silberstein, who has interviewed the three curators and filmed this show as part of a 30-minute WTTW documentary on how the works of Shakespeare have influenced the arts in Chicago in the present day. It is scheduled to air on April 23, Shakespeare’s 450th birthday.

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Doing it on the run

Fast-paced Chargers regain winning ways

By Ken Karrson Stagg ran away from its troubles last week.

Not that the Chargers’ basketball world had crumbled around them, but there was a definite sense of unrest. Consecutive SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue losses to Lockport and Sandburg had set the backward thinking in motion, and among those who were questioning what exactly was happening was Stagg coach John Daniels.

A few lackluster practice sessions by his guys mixed in between those two contests did nothing to alleviate Daniels’ fears that the Chargers could very easily render meaningless a superb start to the season. So he chose to address his points of concern directly to the players.

“We talked a lot about chemistry and teamwork,” Daniels said. “And we went back to some fundamentals and drills we do at the beginning of the season, like footwork drills.”

Those Stagg feet got a workout against both Argo and Joliet Central in a pair of fast-paced matchups on Tuesday and Friday, respectively, and Daniels couldn’t have been happier about that turn of events.

“Teams that have had success against us play more of a plodding style,” he said. “We like to get up and down the floor, so it’s tough to press us. Playing teams like Argo and Joliet is good because they let us run our stuff, so this was a good week to get healthy.”

And that’s exactly what the Chargers (14-5, 3-3) did as they romped past both the Argonauts (60-44) and Steelmen (80-66). The first of those contests was held on Stagg’s Senior Night and, appropriately, it was a few upperclassmen making the difference for the Chargers.

While having both Kevin White and Max Strus be influential figures was nothing new, the same could not be said of Sebastian Kolpak. But with a series of passes from the former duo setting him up for scoring opportunities, Kolpak erupted for 16 points, half of which were at the heart of a 20-7

blitz by Stagg in the third quarter that established a comfortable 4430 advantage for it.

Between them, White and Strus dished out a total of 11 assists, which went along with that same number of rebounds and 21 combined points. Nick Sims supplied the Chargers with 11 points, while yet another senior, Anthony Gardner, collected a team-best nine rebounds.

“I’m real proud of our seniors,” Daniels said. “They all got to play and all but one scored.”

Even more satisfying to Daniels was Stagg’s improvement in execution. On average, the Chargers have been about even in assists and turnovers per game, a figure their coach previously deemed unsatisfactory. Here, Daniels saw his players dish out 18 assists while committing only eight miscues.

That led to a 53 percent success rate from the floor, one of Stagg’s best showings of late.

Three nights later, it was increased significantly.

“We had some real good practices and we played four of our better quarters this season — the third one against Argo and the first three against Joliet Central,” Daniels said. “This season could have gone one of two ways, and it was good to see the kids respond the way I hoped.”

Stagg 80 Joliet Central 66 Had it not been for an offensive explosion in the final period, the Steelmen would have been flat-out crushed by the Chargers Friday night. As it was, Stagg still prevailed with little difficulty.

Those first three stanzas that Daniels referenced featured Stagg amassing 62 points, 46 of them prior to halftime. Three-pointers

by Sims and Strus were part of a 26-point uprising in the opening quarter, but just as big a contributor to the Chargers’ attack were baskets garnered on the run.

“We must have gotten at least 16 points in transition [during the game],” Daniels said. “They let us run and we ran them right out of the gym. It sort of felt like last year.

“The key to playing a team like

Joliet is you have to get a defensive stop so you can get the ball in transition; if they score, they have time to set up their defense. They were giving us high-percentage shots and we were rolling.”

Illustrative of Stagg’s efficiency was its blistering 69 percent rate of accuracy from the floor, easily its finest shooting exhibition of the campaign. The Chargers recorded 17 assists as a team and all but five of their 17 turnovers came in the second half, by which time the victory had been secured.

Both Strus and White popped in 22 points for Stagg, and they also teamed up to distribute 14 assists. Added to Strus’ points and assists were five rebounds, four steals and a big zero in the turnover department. Jeff Goral pitched in 18 points to the Chargers’ potent attack.

Daniels wasn’t shocked to see Stagg in peak form, nor was he stunned when Joliet went on a fourth-quarter rampage and chalked up 32 points to make things at least remotely interesting.

“Joliet comes at you in waves — 13 different kids played for them in the first half, and most of them scored,” Daniels said.

“When you can get something off the bench when you’re in foul trouble, it changes the way you coach.”

After meeting Joliet West in an SWSC Blue contest on Friday, the Chargers will make up a nonconference game with Oak Lawn on Saturday.

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Stagg Scoring: Kolpak 16, White 14, Sims 11, Strus 7, Contant 2, El Hannouny 2, Gardner 2, Kelly 2, Kwiatkowski 2, Stratinsky 2. Rebounds: Gardner 9, Strus 6.

Assists: White 6, Strus 5.

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Stagg Scoring: Strus 22, White 22, Goral 18, Gardner 7, Sims 7, Kolpak 4.

Rebounds: Gardner 6, Strus 5. Assists: Strus 8, White 6. Steals: Strus 4.

Day of (Hoops) reckoning Eagles overcome Crete-Monee in 2 OT

By Ken Karrson A day of hoops ultimately became a day of reckoning for Crete-Monee.

Actually, Sandburg made sure the Warriors’ entire experience at Joliet Central’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Hoops event last Monday was more nightmarish than anything else. The Eagles did that by expunging Crete’s seven-point advantage in the fourth quarter and eventually getting the last say in a 75-65 double-overtime final.

The victory was Sandburg’s second in three days, coming on the heels of a defeat of SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue rival Stagg the Saturday before at the United Center.

“It was a tough game to get up for,” Eagles coach Todd Allen said of the matchup with the Warriors.

“We were pretty pleased to come away with the win there.”

That success became possible after Alec Martinez’s 3-point basket put Sandburg ahead to stay less than a half-minute into the second extra session. Following that field goal, the Eagles did much of their handiwork from the foul line — they went 16-of-18 at the stripe in the two overtime periods — and managed to keep Crete at arm’s length.

Four of the free throws were delivered in a bunch after the Warriors’ Rashad Lee got ticketed with both flagrant and technical fouls when he made contact with Niko Cahue in the late going. Sandburg’s senior forward sank a pair of charity tosses, Peter Paxinos made good on those awarded from the technical, and Eric Straka completed the blitz by hitting a bucket on the Eagles’ ensuing possession.

The sequence stretched Sandburg’s lead out to 10 points and decided the issue.

The charity stripe was the Eagles’ friend throughout the contest, as they went 23-of-29 from there overall. That was in stark contrast to Crete’s 14-of-26

display, which included six misses in the pivotal fourth stanza.

The Warriors were on the verge of losing in regulation, but caught a break when one of Sandburg’s rare misfires at the line kept the differential at two. Lee’s putback squared things at 50, then Martinez had the ball knocked away from him on the Eagles’ last possession.

Martinez (career-high 18 points, five assists) had created a 47-all deadlock for Sandburg with a layup following his own steal, then the Eagles inched ahead with a few of their foul shots.

It was Cahue’s free throw that saved Sandburg in the initial OT, as that point brought it even at 59 after Brandon Johnson’s threepoint play had briefly given the Warriors a one-point edge. Cahue ended the day with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and was one of four Eagles to tally in double digits.

Doing so in addition to Cahue and Martinez were Straka (career-high 23 points) and Niko Kogionis (11). Sandburg shot 44 percent from the floor, while Crete connected on 42 percent of its attempts.

Homewood-Flossmoor 52 Sandburg 39 The road didn’t get any easier for the Eagles on Friday, as they visited Flossmoor to renew acquaintances with a familiar SWSC Blue foe. For sure, Sandburg had the Vikings’ full attention after having knocked them out of the postseason last March.

And, had free throws been distributed a bit more evenly, perhaps the Eagles would have duplicated their earlier conquest.

But on an evening when very little separated the two teams statistically, Homewood-Flossmoor’s 17-3 scoring advantage at the line was critical to the outcome.

While Allen did not wish to comment publicly on the discrepancy — which featured Sandburg not attempting its first foul shot until the fourth quarter — he did confess to wondering how it could

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Brother Rice’s Dan Scanlon climbs out of the crowded stands after diving in to try to retrieve a loose ball last Tuesday at Marist. The RedHawks won the latest meeting between neighborhood rivals 52-40.

Rebuffing rival, then Roadrunners

RedHawks respond well to pair of challenges

By Ken Karrson The only thing that tops defeating an archrival is beating the very next opponent on the schedule.

That’s not always the easiest assignment for a sports team. So much energy and emotion typically gets poured into a showdown game that athletes on the winning side tend to have difficultly stepping out from under the glow of gratification.

Such a worry may have crossed Marist coach Gene Nolan’s mind in the aftermath of his squad’s 52-40 victory over neighborhood foe Brother Rice last Tuesday in

Mount Greenwood. Admittedly, Nolan, having played in a few of those bragging-rights contests himself, didn’t attempt to downplay the RedHawks’ success against the Crusaders.

“Obviously, the win on Tuesday was a great win when you think about Brother Rice and how great they are,” he said. “It was a meaningful win for us.”

But Nolan also desired another one on Friday, when Marist re-entered the East Suburban Catholic Conference fray to tangle with Nazareth Academy. He got it, but not without periods of struggle.

The Roadrunners were tied at 50 with the RedHawks 2½

minutes into the fourth quarter, and Nazareth was still within four points almost three minutes later.

Chamar Hawkins finally gave Marist some breathing room by hitting a floater and then a layup on consecutive possessions.

With a defensive stop sandwiched in between the baskets, the RedHawks had enough cushion to ward off the Roadrunners 68-59 and complete an unblemished week.

“Our [biggest] opponent was the competition of a letdown,” Nolan said, referencing the triumph over Nazareth. “On Friday, we were able to find ways to win.

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Fourth-quarter rally boosts Astros over Mustangs

By Ken Karrson Shepard was better late than ever Friday night.

Seemingly destined for an unpleasant result at Evergreen Park, the Astros not only refused to go down quietly, they declined to succumb at all to the Mustangs.

Aided by some crucial misses at the foul line by Evergreen and a few Mustangs turnovers as well, Shepard rallied with a 21-point closing quarter.

That output, which represented 70 percent of the Astros’ scoring total through the first three periods, was just enough to boost them to a 51-48 victory and inch them closer to the top of the South Suburban Conference Red. Shepard (8-9, 5-3) was just one game behind front-running Richards entering the current week, a margin that also got reduced by the Bulldogs’ conference loss at Argo last Friday.

When reminded of the develop-

ment, Astros coach Tony Chiuccariello chuckled and said he wasn’t yet concerned with how the race was shaping up.

“This was a real nice win,” he said, “but I think we’ve got to approach it, clichéd as this is, one game at a time.”

That being said, the veteran leader was undeniably happy about the way things shook out for his squad versus Evergreen.

What perplexed him a bit was exactly how the victory was accomplished.

“If you play both teams full strength, it’s probably five [wins] out of 10 [for each club],” Chiuccariello said. “We’re very evenly matched, but if you look at the stats [in this instance], everything was Evergreen. Evergreen controlled most of the game, so how did we win?”

Well, one way was by taking full advantage of the Mustangs’ shortcomings. Evergreen ended the evening with 17 miscues,

compared to 13 for Shepard, and the Astros also outscored the Mustangs by five points at the free-throw line, even though the visitors took three fewer shots from there.

Still, Evergreen asserted itself in the second quarter by blitzing Shepard with a 19-8 run and established a 10-point halftime cushion. Issac Matthews’ 3-pointer with 48 seconds left created the double-digit margin, but he had also contributed another basket and four free throws to the Mustangs’ cause earlier in the session.

“He’s a real key for them,” Chiuccariello said of Matthews, “and we had trouble guarding him.”

Another Matthews hoop began the third period, but the Astros slowly climbed back into contention after that. Darren Cohen’s basket off a feed from Ken Gorski concluded the quarter on a strong note, and Shepard trailed by only (Continued on page 4)

have existed when his own club spent much of its time stationed in a non-attacking zone defense.

That didn’t prevent Allen from praising his guys for a job mostly well done, however.

“We played real well,” he said.

“Our kids realize [the Vikings] are very good, but we’re confident when we play them. I thought we rebounded well, took care of the ball, defended well and executed on offense pretty well.”

The numbers supported Allen’s opinion. In regard to ball protection, for example, Sandburg’s meager total of nine turnovers exceeded Allen’s expectations and got him to declare that he was “extremely happy with that.” Only one of those miscues happened over the last 16 minutes.

Defensive highlights included forcing 13 Vikings turnovers and limiting them to one fourth-period field goal, and the Eagles matched H-F with four offensive rebounds.

Besides its free-throw shortage, Sandburg’s other liability was a lack of accuracy — only 15 of the visitors’ 48 field-goal tries were on target, and its starters endured a rocky 9-of-30 performance.

“That’s what really hurt us, but I don’t think we took any poor shots,” Allen said. “I can’t fault anything [because] everybody has nights like that.”

Kogionis had 12 points to lead the Eagles’ regulars, but the big story for Sandburg (6-11, 2-4) was Tommy Demogerontas, who racked up a team-best 14 points, including 10 of his team’s 13 in the second quarter.

“He’s a junior who has some potential,” Allen said, “and he gave us a big lift.”

Despite their problems, the Eagles never lost sight of the Vikings. Sandburg was as close as five points a few times during Photo by Jeff Vorva the fourth frame, but H-F sewed up the verdict by burying 12-of-14 free throws during the session.

Plainfield East 55 Sandburg 42 St. Xavier University’s Brad Karp races downcourt against Calumet College of St. Joseph’s last Playing for the fourth time in a Wednesday at the Shannon Center. The NAIA Division II No. 4-ranked Cougars won for the 15th (Continued on page 4) straight time. Story on Page 5.

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Another bowl — isn’t that Super?

Bartosh And now, let us prepare once again for the biggest winter holiday of them all.

Christmas and New Year’s get the lion’s share of publicity, of course, but maybe that’s because they had such a head start. While 1967 seems like a long journey into yesterday for some folks, it was still recent enough in history to where there isn’t a BC or AD attached to the date.

At the time of its origination, the newcomer wasn’t considered that big a deal. In the 47 years since, however, it has gained worldwide renown. And unlike the other two seasonal holidays, it brings together people of very disparate backgrounds — Jews, Christians and atheists all partake of it with equal fervor, as do both consumers of alcohol and teetotalers.

Yes, I think it’s safe to say that the Super Bowl is, at least in an unofficial sense, as celebrated a holiday as any other on the calendar.

In one way, it could be called “Thanksgiving Turnabout.”

Whereas that famous November holiday is built around food, with a touch of football — and, for those of a more ambitious nature, sometimes a game of touch football — thrown in, the Super Bowl centers on football and is complemented by various snacks and beverages.

What separates Super Bowl Sunday from other special days, too, is the sheer unpredictability of it.

Imagine Christmas without weeks and weeks of Yuletidethemed music surrounding it, Thanksgiving without a postmeal snooze or Easter minus those tiny chocolate eggs that look like bunny droppings. The truth is, you can’t.

But a Super Bowl without the New England Patriots? Hey, it’s happening this year. From one season to the next, we never know who will be the last two teams standing — only four current NFL franchises have failed to ever qualify for the Big Game.

So given all the Super Bowl supposedly has to offer, wouldn’t it seem a bit crazy to suggest engaging in an alternative activity on game day? Probably, but I’m going to do it anyway.

I have nothing against the game itself, you understand, except that it now tends to be an afterthought. For a true football fan, the game should always be the thing.

But just as experienced revelers usually classify New Year’s Eve as “Amateur Night,” so, too, do longtime gridiron followers view the Super Bowl in a similar light. People who otherwise ignore the sport jump on the bandwagon because it’s the trendy thing to do at this time of year, but they don’t actually know anything about the game’s participants or its history.

And the Johnny and Jenny Come Latelys always include representatives from all corners of the media world. Suddenly, football becomes appealing to the editors at Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fare and Tiger Beat, and the producers of “Access Hollywood” and “Entertainment Tonight.”

But none of them really cares to know about strategy or positional breakdowns, unless the latter term actually refers to a specific player’s emotional state, especially if it was caused by a lost love. Tear-jerking moments work best for them, as opposed to members of the regular sportsfollowing media horde, who prefer to do some tearing down of the jerks they encounter.

Let’s not forget, either, what draws a ridiculously high amount of interest each year among those who are not standard football worshipers: the TV ads and halftime entertainment that, sadly, are more closely scrutinized now than the event that creates the venue for them.

I know the Super Bowl will never return to those bygone days when six hours of pregame and postgame analysis wasn’t another part of the whole overblown package, but that’s why I’m suggesting to real football fans to do something else on game day this year. Of course, understanding their attachment to the sport, it’s probably wise to not move away from football entirely.

But what’s wrong with tossing a football around with your kids or some friends? Chances are, your own game will be more competitive than most of the pre-

vious Super Bowls have been.

You can also fire up the DVD player and watch some great games of the past. Sure, you’ll already know the outcome, but the older we get, the less we need the stress created by uncertainty. And, though it might be unpopular to say in some circles, I like watching sports with no commercial interruptions, even when those commercials cost $3 million for 30 seconds of airtime.

For those who desire something more closely aligned to today’s NFL, consider doing some pants shopping for Jim Harbaugh. According to a couple recent Internet stories, the San Francisco 49ers coach caught flak from his wife for wearing the same khakis each week during his team’s run to the NFC Championship Game, which doesn’t matter now but would have in a big way had the Niners beaten Seattle.

If nothing else, the NFL is all about smart fashion sense on the sidelines. Just ask Bill Belichick.

Speaking of the Seahawks, tweeting defensive back Richard Sherman and trying to goad him into unleashing another inopportune tirade could also pass the time nicely on Sunday. Another possibility is weighing in on the public debate that continues to rage between the PC crowd, which includes our country’s plenty-of-better-things-to-do politicians, and Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder regarding his franchise’s nickname.

If none of that seems appealing, then by all means seek out an all-day classic-TV marathon.

Stations run them knowing the reruns will get killed in the ratings, but that doesn’t matter because little money is at stake.

The same can’t be said, of course, for the Super Bowl, which is why much of the discontent originated in the first place. For one day, football is the world’s biggest cash cow, and those waving huge fistfuls of money get the final say.

That already happens every other day of the year in real life, so excuse me if I’m eager for some sort of escape. Thank goodness, Mayberry remains an option.

The thrill of victory Much-needed win gives Vikings big lift

By Ken Karrson The thrill of victory on Tuesday meant there was no agony in defeat for St. Laurence on Friday.

When Vikings coach Mark Sevedge had sought an opponent to replace Oak Lawn on his team’s 2013-14 schedule, he approached a number of schools that will join St. Laurence in a Class 3A sectional in late February. The only one that answered his inquiry was Hancock from the Chicago Public League, which agreed to visit Burbank.

“Their coach is a good guy and they were excited to come,” Sevedge said. “Their players had never seen their names in a [game] program before, so it was a cool experience for them.”

It was also a rewarding experience for the Vikings from a win-loss standpoint. Anxious to halt a skid and finally generate some positive feelings, St. Laurence players fully exploited an Eagles contingent that was small and not blessed with particularly good shooters.

“We were able to be a more aggressive team early on,” Sevedge said. “Our intensity level was very high for the first quarter.”

That translated into a 19-1 break from the gate for the hosts, who used four 3-pointers as fuel for the surge. Quentin Forberg sank two of those while totaling eight points in the period, and Tim Delaney and Bob Kelly added one long-range bucket apiece.

And five minutes into the contest, they were done for the night.

Sevedge pulled all of his starters in an attempt to spare Hancock some embarrassment, but the Eagles still suffered a lopsided 66-14 loss.

While Sevedge was uncomfortable with how out of hand the score eventually became, he admitted it was “fun to see our kids enjoying themselves and being on the other end of it.” And he also liked the intensity he saw from his athletes in practice on Wednesday and Thursday, which laid the groundwork for Friday.

Facing St. Joseph and its legendary coach, Gene Pingatore, was a 180-degree turnaround from what the Vikings had seen three days earlier, but there was no change in their approach. Although St. Laurence wound up on the wrong end of a 73-62 finale in the Chicago Catholic League affair, it left its boss with a highly favorable impression.

“Offensively, I thought we executed the best we have all year — maybe in the last two years,” Sevedge said. “Coach Pingatore never really called the dogs off, but we fought hard. We never quit and really made a game of it.”

That refusal to cave in was noteworthy because the Vikings (3-14, 0-8) were behind by as many as 25 points during the second half. A 22-point margin separated the squads at the third-quarter stop, but St. Laurence climbed all the way back to within eight of the Chargers with under three minutes remaining.

Keying the comeback were six second-half 3-pointers and 8-of9 foul shooting. Long balls from Romello Radford and Delaney, plus Forberg’s three-point play sparked a 9-2 run, and both Radford and Matt Gurgone buried later 3-pointers. Also part of the rally was Mike Witkowski’s layup off a flashy Delaney assist, where the latter delivered a wraparound pass while being confronted by 6-foot-9 St. Joe’s pivot man Nick Rakosevic.

“The momentum really went our way,” said Sevedge, whose team amassed 40 points after intermission. “St. Joe’s had to call a couple timeouts to try to compose themselves.”

The Chargers did so well enough to fend off the Vikings’ surge, even though a 7-of-15 effort at the stripe in the final stanza did the visitors no favors. Rakosevic, whose brother Peter played for St. Laurence several years ago, finished with 24 points for St. Joe’s while performing in front of scouts from Boston College and the University of Wisconsin.

“They’re a team that has mul-

tiple [NCAA] Division I players and will be near the top of our league,” Sevedge said of the Chargers.

And St. Joe’s lofty status was the specific reason why Sevedge felt good even after his guys absorbed another loss.

“If we can compete with them, we have to have the mind-set where there is no one we should shy away from,” he said. “Our message going forward is to feed off this game.

“I thought it was a real good game, something to build from.

There’s a lot of games left on the schedule where I feel we should be right there and have a chance to win.”

Forberg tossed in 22 points to pace the Vikings, while Radford and Witkowski added 11 and nine, respectively. St. Laurence hit 21-of-45 field-goal tries and committed just seven turnovers, four fewer than the Chargers, who shot over 50 percent from the field.

St. Laurence 66 Hancock 14 Perhaps most remarkable about last Tuesday’s encounter was that the Vikings held the Eagles without a field goal for the entire first half.

There would be no overcoming a 33-point halftime deficit for Hancock, which hit just three buckets in 35 attempts. St. Laurence’s 40 percent success rate was nothing special, but the Vikings benefited from 19 offensive rebounds, which led to them firing off a total of 60 shots.

St. Laurence dominated the glass by a 34-12 margin and forced 29 turnovers, 13 of which resulted directly from its own steals. Kelly and John Gould both had two thefts to lead the defensive performance.

Eleven Vikings reached the scoring column, with sophomore Chris Carli (12 points), Kevin Aderman (11) and Don Curley (10 points, seven rebounds, five assists) all delivering double-digit production. Gould also grabbed (Continued on page 5)

Girls’ basketball roundup

Screeching Eagles want to soar higher

By Anthony Nasella When Mt. Assisi captured its first-ever regional title last season, it was accomplished primarily by a group of players who weren’t upperclassmen.

Now, as a half-dozen seniors among a roster of 13 prepare to compete soon in the state tournament and take aim at a second regional crown, Screeching Eagles coach Kelsey James wonders what else her club might be able to achieve in the postseason.

“Having six seniors is important because they know that this is it for their high school careers,” she said. “When the playoffs start, it’s going to click with them because they don’t want to leave with nothing. Winning a regional for the first time in school history was great, but this group is not wanting to settle for the first round of sectionals [again].”

Before embarking on that playoff journey, though, Mt. Assisi desires to take care of some more regular-season business. Last week, the Eagles did so successfully as they defeated a pair of Girls Catholic Athletic Conference foes and climbed over the .500 mark in league play.

Mt. Assisi entered the current week with a 4-3 ledger in the GCAC and a 10-13 record overall after knocking off Queen of Peace (54-41) and St. Francis de Sales (55-27) on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

“It’s the first time in a while we’ve been above .500 in the GCAC White, and I’m really proud of them for that,” James said of her athletes.

MaryKate Wetzel supplied 17 points and six assists to lead the way for the Eagles against an improved Pride team. Jess Moriarty tossed in 15 points and Sabrina Miller added 11.

“Queen of Peace is always a big rival for us and the girls were very excited about the game,” James said, “We weren’t, however, quite playing up to the level that we usually do. I think they let their nerves get the best of them.”

Another challenge posed by the Pride concerned their offensive approach.

“Queen of Peace slowed the pace of the game down,” James said, “and we don’t like when teams do

that to us. Fortunately, the players that usually do well for us were able to score the baskets that we needed down the stretch.”

In James’ opinion, the game’s nip-and-tuck nature was more a reflection of the Pride’s intensity level than anything else.

“You have to give credit to Queen of Peace because they never gave up at any point of the game,” she said. “They continued to fight, and I had to keep playing my top players.

“I watched Queen of Peace in several games, and the Queen of Peace that played us was a totally different team than the one I had previously seen. They wanted it more [and] they were working hard — you could see it in their faces.”

The biggest factor at crunch time was foul shooting.

“For the first time all year, we actually made free throws down the stretch, and that wound up being the difference,” James said.

“If you came to a game, you’d think that we never shoot free throws, but it’s nice that it’s finally starting to click for us from the foul line.” *** Ten more points from Wetzel, plus nine by Kathleen Murphy were key ingredients in Mt. Assisi’s conquest of the Lady Pioneers on Thursday.

“It was a good game for most of our team,” James said. “It was a good team effort for us.

“I was able to get every girl in the game and give them more playing time than they’re used to.

It was a very balanced scoring effort and a lot of people contributed.”

After facing Richards today, the Eagles will enter the GCAC Tournament. James said she hopes some of her players who have shown potential begin to emerge as difference-makers.

“I think of [senior] Moira [Stifter],” James said. “She’ll get that quiet eight or nine points in a game, and she’s capable of scoring that. Then there’s Terri Dearth — she hasn’t been our leading scorer lately, [but] if she starts putting some more points on the board, then we’re definitely looking at an entire lineup that’s capable of scoring for us.

“That will benefit us for the

playoffs. What I’m stressing to [our players] is that teams who are playing us will know who are top two scorers are, and it’s the ones who they don’t watch who are going to have the breakout game.

That’s what we’ll need — players coming off the bench.”

More than anything, steadiness is a must if another regional banner is to eventually be hung at Mt. Assisi.

“Our consistent performances right now depend on the day, which worries me,” James said.

“Some days we play great, and there’s other games where we take two steps back. I’m hoping things come together by the time we open the state tournament against Lisle.” *** Besides their loss to Mt. Assisi, the Pride also dropped a 62-35 verdict to Bradley-Bourbonnais on Saturday. Allie Herman and Jelyn Chua both tallied 10 points for Peace, and the former augmented her scoring with a team-best eight rebounds.

STAGG The Lady Chargers split a pair of SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue games last week, as they beat Joliet West on Tuesday before falling to a 68-41 defeat versus Homewood-Flossmoor on Thursday.

Stagg secured its victory with another combination of strong defense and hot shooting. Providing some of each was senior guard Casey McMahon, who finished with 13 points, eight rebounds and four steals. Eleven of her points came in the opening quarter and staked the Lady Chargers to a lead.

Hannah Henderson (eight points, six steals) and Mia DiGiacomo (six points, 12 rebounds) were other pivotal individuals for Stagg. DiGiacomo’s inside presence kept the Lady Tigers from doing much damage in the paint.

“Her rebounding numbers continue to rise with each game,” Lady Chargers coach Bill Turner said of DiGiacomo, who is averaging 8.6 boards per contest. Also helpful to Stagg was the freethrow disparity that favored it — while the Lady Chargers went 10-of-16 at the stripe, Joliet West (Continued on page 6)

Pain minus the pleasure

Battle-scarred Bulldogs endure empty week

By Ken Karrson Last week represented one great big pain for Richards.

That was true in more ways than one. Physically, the Bulldogs were in desperate need of healing as a number of athletes were battling either injuries or illness, a circumstance that left Richards shorthanded during another busy portion of its schedule.

And the lack of sound bodies understandably made life on the court far more challenging, so much so that the Bulldogs fell to defeat three times. While coach John Chappetto wasn’t bothered much by setbacks to Rockford Lutheran and Belvidere that marked the end of his club’s stay in the two-day Rockford Jefferson Tournament, not so easily dismissed was a Friday loss at Argo.

That 81-77 verdict that favored the host Argonauts reduced Richards’ lead in the South Suburban Conference Red to just one game.

The Bulldogs (12-8, 6-2), who have struggled since opening the 201314 campaign with seven straight wins, are seeking to capture their ninth consecutive league crown.

That goal was not uppermost in Chappetto’s mind, however, following Friday’s contest. Something much more rudimentary took its place.

“We’ve got to beat somebody,” he said. “We’re 5-8 in our last 13 games, so we have a losing record in my opinion. We’re nowhere near where we should be right now or what we expect to see [from ourselves].

“We’ve got a month [of the season] left and we’ve got to get better.”

And watching his guys defy the odds and stage a nice second-half comeback to put pressure on Argo didn’t alter Chappetto’s viewpoint.

“It’s still a loss,” he said. “It’s a really tough stretch [for us].

Everybody’s hurt and it’s showing in our play.

“We’re still kind of reeling from that tournament. We’re a constant work in progress — our biggest issue is chemistry and trust in our teammates in [times of] adversity. Psychologically, we’re not going to be right until we beat somebody.”

Nevertheless, Richards’ performance did have its high points.

Among them were a couple of surges that wiped out Argonauts advantages.

The first of those occurred in the middle of the second stanza

after the Bulldogs had fallen behind 24-12. With Josh Meier going 7-of-7 at the foul line during the period and guards Dedrick Shannon and Spencer Tears both contributing key steals that led to layups, Richards tallied 24 points for the remainder of the half to hold a 36-34 lead at the break.

On its side, Argo had guard Tony Mitchell, who amassed a game-high 36 points by evening’s end. Mitchell equaled Meier by averaging a point a minute in the first half, but frequent trips to the charity stripe enabled the Argonaut to greatly bolster his scoring total. He finished 20-of-27 in free throws.

Meanwhile, the ’Dogs misfired seven times from the line in the third quarter, a showing that cost them the lead and left them staring at a 10-point deficit. Richards missed 14 second-half foul shots and 16 in all.

One foul nearly created an ugly situation. Shannon, who was absent from the Bulldogs’ last two tourney encounters because of sickness, received hard contact from an Argo player and the two then exchanged shoves.

That prompted tempers to flare on a team-wide basis, and although no punches were ever thrown and order was restored fairly quickly, Shannon, Richards’ Thaer Othman and one Argonaut were ejected from the game. All of them must sit out one contest, which means neither Shannon nor Othman will be available to the Bulldogs when they square off with Hubbard on Friday.

Before they exited, the duo supplied Richards with a combined 17 points. Meier had 25 to pace the Bulldogs, while Tears wound up with 14.

“It was their alumni night and it was a wild game,” Chappetto said.

“They shot the ball tremendously the whole night and we got in the habit of 1-on-1 play.”

Not so much, however, that Richards couldn’t fight back from another deficit. Down by seven in the later stages of the third frame, the Bulldogs eventually gained a 66-65 lead and then remained on Argo’s heels until the end.

Richards had a chance to tie the Argonauts at 75, but Ameen Hussein was only able to sink one of the three free throws awarded him on a foul call. The Bulldogs trailed the rest of the way.

Rockford Lutheran 63 Richards 50 Chappetto called the Crusaders, a Class 2A power, “the best team

in the tournament,” and they did nothing to change his opinion last Monday as they controlled the first three quarters of play and shoved the Bulldogs into a 26point hole.

Burning Richards most was Thomas Kopelman, who drilled seven 3s and totaled 22 points.

Four days later, he became Rockford Lutheran’s career scoring leader.

“Every score I see, they win by 30 or 35 points,” Chappetto said of the Crusaders.

That might have been the case here as well, save for some spirited play by a few of Chappetto’s reserves. Of particular notoriety was Hussein, whose trio of 3-point baskets helped the Bulldogs close the gap to 60-50.

While that happened with only about a minute remaining and, thus, didn’t portend a victory charge for Richards, Chappetto was appreciative nonetheless.

“If there was one bright spot in that game, that was it,” he said. “We got a real good effort and that was nice.”

Hussein’s nine points topped the Bulldogs, who were missing both Shannon and Tears (football commitment) from the lineup.

Meier played, but did so with a bad back and bout of illness.

Belvidere 68 Richards 54 After riding a bus three hours to reach Rockford, the Bulldogs had to hop back on it and travel to Belvidere for an 8 p.m. contest later that same day. Meier was MIA for the second game, which left Richards’ ranks even more depleted.

Deon Alexander did his best to keep the Bulldogs competitive against the Bucs by depositing 22 points. He sparked a 15-10 getaway for the locals, but they could not sustain their efficiency.

Belvidere was in front by five at intermission and eight after three periods.

“Any mistake we made, they made us pay for it,” Chappetto said. “Our feeling was, ‘Let’s get out of here and go home.’ [But] I was really pleased with the way we played [overall] — we had a real good effort.

“It really felt like a summer league-type atmosphere, where you’re missing some of your regular guys, but it was nice to see some of these other guys get an opportunity. Some other guys got a chance and they played pretty good.”

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Trinity sports report

On the winning track

By Tim Cronin Two in a row.

That’s routine to some teams, but for Trinity Christian College’s men’s basketball squad, it represented a breakthrough. The Trolls picked up their second straight victory in an 84-70 trouncing of Purdue University Calumet last Wednesday, the first time this season they’ve scored back-toback wins.

A 50-33 margin in the second half made the difference. Trinity ignored the Peregrines’ 15-4 ledger, and senior Jake Van Den Berg’s 27-point half — he totaled 31 points for the game on 9-of-12 shooting, which included a 5-of-6 performance from 3-point range — carried the Trolls to their biggest triumph of the year.

“I just wanted to win,” Van Den Berg said. “This is definitely a bonus. We’ve got a lot of freshmen, but this gives us confidence.”

It was a night when Trinity, starting four freshmen along with Van Den Berg, did everything right. The Trolls hung with PUC during the first half, trailing only 37-34 at the break, and then shot 59 percent in the second half.

Trinity out-rebounded the Peregrines 36-34 and recorded assists on 16 of its 26 field goals. The Trolls were also a blistering 22of-23 at the free-throw line.

And they defended. Even saddled with four fouls apiece down the stretch, Trinity big men Trey Johnson and Ezekiel Odonkor refused to let the Peregrines ever get consistent production down low.

“They started breaking down [and] started yelling at each other,” Van Den Berg said of PUC players. “Then it’s done.”

Van Den Berg’s 3-pointer 38 seconds into the second half tied the score, and while Noah Allen (20 points) matched it for the Peregrines before the first minute had elapsed, Van Den Berg then scored 15 points for Trinity in less than four minutes. The Troll hit from beyond the arc and inside it, and from both the left and right sides.

Trinity had beaten the University of St. Francis in overtime following a 17-point comeback the weekend before. Knocking off PUC seemed to be a continuation of that finish, but Trolls coach Brandon Nicol — in starting freshmen Johnson, Ryan Tubbs, Joe Hehir (17 points) and Jared Jones (21 points, six rebounds) along with Van Den Berg — sees a longer arc to the rise in fortune.

“Our young guys have been through a lot of tough losses,” Nicol said. “Whether we start them or not, we’re playing five freshmen 20-plus minutes a game.

It’s a young team, but it’s a really, really bright team.”

The winter’s weekend blow prevented Indiana UniversitySouth Bend from traveling to Palos Heights for last Saturday’s game. The makeup date hasn’t yet been announced.

The postponement meant a week passed before the Trolls were scheduled to travel to Olivet Nazarene for a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference matchup this past Wednesday. *** • Statistics: 6-15 overall, 2-8 CCAC, 3-4 home, 3-8 away, 0-3 neutral. Leaders: Jared Jones 17.0 ppg., 49 assists, 21 steals; Joe Hehir 49 steals; Jake Van Den Berg 7.9 rpg., 17 blocks.

• Schedule: Saturday, vs.

Robert Morris University, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, at Roosevelt University, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, vs. Trinity International University, 3 p.m.; Feb. 12, vs. Purdue-North Central, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, vs. Cardinal Stritch, 3 p.m.

Erynn Schuh coming off the bench.

Schuh tallied 10 points and fellow junior Caitlin Cody led the way with 13, but their firepower wasn’t enough against a Peregrines squad that had three players score in double figures.

PUC shot 41 percent from the floor, compared to the Trolls’ 28 percent.

Cody also had a team-high nine rebounds for Trinity, but the Trolls miss the presence of a tall player inside to post up, especially on defense. And good teams, of which there are plenty within the CCAC, will exploit that.

It shows how far Trinity still has to go to become competitive on an every-night basis, and Chapple knows it.

“We made a lot of progress between last year’s team and this year’s team,” he said. “That’s the main thing I’m looking for — [for us to] continue to progress, because as we do that, we’ll build confidence. Then we’ll be highly competitive. “[Wednesday], we saw those glimpses. We put it together for three or four minutes at a time.”

The Trolls whittled a 20-point gap down to nine points on two occasions in the second half versus PUC. “Bringing it within single digits in the second half, that’s a sign of the fight our team has,” Chapple said. “And we have to bring that every single game.

We’re still young, [but] things are really looking up.”

Because of the postponement of Saturday’s scheduled game with Indiana-South Bend game, the WOMEN’S BASKETBALL There are still missing pieces for Trolls went seven days between the Trolls, but the situation isn’t contests before meeting up with as dire as a 6-15 record and four Olivet. losses in five games entering this *** past Wednesday’s contest with • Statistics: 6-15 overall, 2-8 run-and-gun Olivet Nazarene CCAC, 2-5 home, 3-8 away, 1-2 University would indicate. neutral. Leaders: Caitlin Cody This is a better Trinity team 13.4 ppg., 8.0 rpg, 15 blocks; Allie than last year’s squad, and ridicu- Paluchniak 42 assists, 29 steals. lously young. In last Wednesday’s • Schedule: Saturday, vs.

71-47 loss to Purdue University Robert Morris University, 1 p.m.; Calumet, Trolls coach Reggie Wednesday, at Roosevelt UniverChapple started two juniors and sity, 5:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, vs. Trinity three sophomores, with junior International University, 1 p.m.;

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Trinity Christian College’s Rebecca De Haan squares up to shoot against Purdue University Calumet last Wednesday.

Feb. 15, vs. Cardinal Stritch, 1 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD Anna Bos won the women’s 5,000-meter run and Andy Reidsma took second in the men’s 5,000 at Indiana Wesleyan University’s Wildcat Invitational on Saturday in Marion, Ind. Bos registered a school-record time for women of 18 minutes, 2.59 seconds in the distance run, while teammate Jessica Disselkoen was third in 19:10.95. Bos qualified for the NAIA and National Christian College Athletic Association indoor finals with her time, while Disselkoen reached the NCCAA standard.

Reidsma’s runner-up clocking of 15:17.09, meanwhile, hit the NAIA’s “B” standard for men at 5,000 meters.

Other advancers for the female Trolls included the 3,200relay team, which hit the NAIA mark with a school-record time of 9:48.61 while placing third at Indiana Wesleyan. Meeting NCCAA national standards in their respective individual events were Tyrell Natewa (5,000), Chris Morse (long jump), Emily Dykstra (60- high hurdles) and Courtney Samudio (long jump).

The Trolls are at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, on Saturday, weather permitting.

Tournament troubles

Spartans go winless at Wheaton event

By Ken Karrson For Oak Lawn, winnable got replaced by winless.

Spartans coach Jason Rhodes considered two of his team’s three encounters at Wheaton-Warrenville South’s two-day shootout as the former. However, both of last Monday’s contests became the latter when Oak Lawn was unable to find an adequate offense to accompany an overall respectable defense.

The host Tigers and Palatine were both held below 60 points, which kept each one of them vulnerable against any foe possessing reasonable scoring potency of its own. Sadly for everyone connected with the Spartans’ program, that description did not fit Oak Lawn on either occasion.

The Spartans mustered just 39 points versus Wheaton-Warrenville South and only five more than that opposite the Pirates.

As a result, Oak Lawn (4-11) returned to action this week in search of a spark.

Thirty-two percent shooting did in the Spartans in the second of those games. Amazingly, through three quarters of its matchup with the Tigers, Oak Lawn tallied only one field goal inside the 3-point arc while scoring eight times from behind it.

“That’s hard to do,” said Rhodes, whose team finished with four two-point baskets in a 54-39 defeat. “And that’s not the ratio you want. We’ve [generally] shot pretty well, but sometimes we don’t search out the post touches and we settle for 3s — [missed 3s] lead to long rebounds and runouts.”

The Spartans’ sketchy marksmanship undermined an otherwise decent effort execution-wise.

Oak Lawn was charged with just a baker’s dozen worth of turnovers.

However, its attack consisted primarily of a one-man gang, as David Stacy accounted for 46 percent of the Spartans’ output with his 18 points. Along with the scoring, Stacy led Oak Lawn in both rebounds and assists with six and three, respectively.

“It’s been a challenge,” Rhodes said. “Do we have a lot of size? No, but we don’t have those guys who can make steals and get layups, either. We’ve got to ground out possessions.

“We really do play pretty good defense — that’s the positive thing — but it’s hard to keep building stops without the momentum of getting scores along with it.”

Palatine 57 Oak Lawn 44 Finding the main cause for the Spartans’ demise in their 8:45 a.m. game on Monday was easy for Rhodes.

“We turned the ball over a ton, which has been a bugaboo for us,” he said. “I’m at a bit of a loss [about that]. We’ve done about everything we can to emphasize taking care of the ball.”

Oak Lawn failed to do that 26 times against the Pirates, who were up by 10 at intermission. Any hope the Spartans had of overtaking Palatine in the second half likely got extinguished early, as Oak Lawn was unable to convert either of two layups at the start of the third quarter and reduce its deficit to single digits.

“We were able to break the press several times, but we just made some silly mistakes,” Rhodes said.

“There’s a mental piece to it as well. We’ve had trouble scoring, so maybe we’re trying to do too much [to solve the problem].”

Joe Cosenza’s 13 points off the bench not only paced the Spartans in defeat, but it most likely earned him a spot in the starting lineup. Stacy added nine points and six rebounds, and three other players produced between six and seven points.

Oak Lawn’s 41 percent shooting was nine points better than what was to come from it later on Monday, but as was also true in the second contest, the Spartans prospered more from long range than short. In this instance, Oak Lawn fired in seven 3s in 18 tries while hitting only five buckets from inside the paint.

The Pirates used a completely opposite approach, as their 23 field goals included 16 that came on shots taken close to the cylinder.

Even though the Spartans didn’t unearth any success during their tournament stay — their initial outing on Jan. 18 resulted in a loss to York — Rhodes didn’t regret entering his youthful club into it.

“I don’t want to wear the guys down [with too many games], but I think it’s a really good experi-

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ence for them,” he said. “We got two quality games in on Monday, we learned some things about our team, and there was a benefit for us in that we see different [playing] styles.”

And there was something else.

“It was a team day for us,” Rhodes said. “We had lunch together and we took the guys to see the movie, ‘Lone Survivor.’

We were hanging out together all day and it was a bonding experience.”

Games with Chicago Christian, Shepard and Stagg were on tap for the Spartans this week. Saturday’s tilt with the Chargers is a makeup of an earlier contest that was postponed by weatherinduced school closings.

Statistics

Palatine Oak Lawn

Final 57 44

Oak Lawn Scoring: Cosenza 13, Stacy 9, Swatek 7, Samra 6, Schutt 6, Prince 3. Rebounds: Stacy 6, Prince 5, Swatek 5. Assists: Schutt 4.

W-W South Oak Lawn

Final 54 39

Oak Lawn Scoring: Stacy 18, Samra 6, Prince 4, Swatek 4, Cosenza 3, Jones 3, Nelson 1. Rebounds: Stacy 6, Prince 5. Assists: Stacy 3.

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Trinity Christian College’s Jake Van Den Berg goes up and prepares to release a shot over a Purdue University Calumet defender last Wednesday. The Trolls defeated the Peregrines to earn their best win of the season.

Sports wrap

By Anthony Nasella Shepard’s boys’ swim team dropped a 117-69 South Suburban Conference dual meet to Tinley Park last week before grabbing second place at its own 10-team invitational on Friday.

The Astros’ Sanders Yu was a two-time winner versus the Titans as he touched out first in both the 100-yard breaststroke (1 minute, 7.09 seconds) and 200-individual medley (2:13.01).

Single-event victors were diver Tyler Timmer (195.80 points) and Hayden Wiest in the 100backstroke (1:00.54).

Wiest’s triumph in the 100butterfly (59.26) and his runnerup finish in the 100-backstroke (59.09) were key elements in Shepard’s performance at its invitational. Also contributing to the Astros’ 269-point total were Yu and Zach Sierzega.

Yu took second in both the 200 IM (2:12.26) and 100-breaststroke (1:06.48), while Sierzega placed third in two events: the 50-freestyle (23.89) and 100-free (52.76).

Other individuals of note were Timmer (fourth in diving, 271.20 points) and Jeremy Schultz (fifth in the 500-free, 5:45.44; seventh in the 200-free, 2:06.23).

Shepard’s 200-medley (1:48.71) and 400-free (52.35) relay units both wound up third, while its 200-free relay team (1:47.40) occupied the No. 6 finishing position in that event. *** With titles at the Downers Grove South and Lincoln-Way

North invitationals already to its credit, Stagg added another crown on Saturday by being the overall pacesetter at the 11-school Lockport Invitational.

The Chargers piled up 368 points to outdistance runner-up Riverside-Brookfield by 34 ½.

Leading the way for Stagg was the quartet of Lucas Smiarowski, Harlan Long, Zack Amendola and Evan Johnson, who joined forces to capture victories in both the 200-medley (meet-record 1:39.27) and 400-free (3:17.32) relays. Each swimmer also excelled individually.

In Amendola’s case, that meant another win, which he grabbed in the 100-fly by completing the race in 53.06. Long took second in both the 200-free (1:49.22) and 100-breaststroke (1:01.75), Johnson garnered a second in the 100-free (49.74) and third in the 50-free (22.68), and Smiarowski was runner-up in the 500-free (4:49.68), where Bloomington’s Michael Wolfe set a meet record with his time of 4:38.02.

GIRLS’ BOWLING Stagg dropped a 1,748-1,373 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue verdict to Joliet West last Tuesday at Palos Lanes and a 1,577-1,301 nonconference decision to Tinley Park at that same site the next day.

Kylee Murray led the Lady Chargers with a 345 series against the Lady Tigers. *** Shepard split a pair of SSC Red matches last week.

The Lady Astros got the better of Eisenhower (1,528-1,316) on Tuesday at Centennial Lanes, but then had the tables turned on them by Evergreen Park, which bagged a 1,865-1,316 victory on Thursday at Arena Lanes. *** Sandburg came up short against Lockport in an SWSC Blue dual meet last Thursday at Strike ‘N’ Spare II by a 2,114-1,597 score.

BOYS’ BOWLING Sandburg finished 10th with 5,900 pins at Saturday’s Andrew Sectional, which was won by Minooka (6,510).

WRESTLING Paced by titles from John Pellegrino (145 pounds) and Hunter Pindel (182), Sandburg finished second at Saturday’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Meet.

Pellegrino secured a headlock in his championship bout against Lincoln-Way West’s Kyle Rodriguez and registered a pin 55 seconds into the battle of returning state-placers. It was Pellegrino’s second title after missing the last conference tournament with a concussion.

Stagg’s Tyler Mackessy (152) was one of three champions to win a crown in overtime at the conference meet. *** Shepard took fifth in the South Suburban Conference meet at TF South with 95.50 points. Nathen Oquendo captured the title at 285 pounds with a pin in 2:38, while Jabari Jones placed second at 195 after falling to a 5-4 defeat against Oak forest’s Nick Graziano.

to the other 99 public universities: congrats.

We know what it takes to be named among theTop 100 Public Universities by U.S.News & World Report. Being top-ranked is an honor reserved for those willing to work tirelessly, put students

first, invest in new learning environments and facilities, and attract the best faculty to lead stellar programs. Being in the top 100 is a lot of work and not something we take lightly. So to the other 99 who made the list with us, there’s one more thing we’d like to say: keep up the good work.

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South Suburban sweeps past Cyclones

By Maura Vizza This round goes to South Suburban College.

Although they don’t share a conference home with Moraine Valley College, the Bulldogs have long been a main rival for the Cyclones. Geography has certainly played a role in creating that situation, as SSC sits closer to Moraine than any of the latter’s fellow members of the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference.

Adding more heat to the matchups, at least in recent seasons, has been the national rankings achieved by the men’s and women’s basketball programs at both schools. The Bulldogs men, in fact, spent a brief time atop the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II poll this season.

SSC brought the No. 7 ranking with it into the Jan. 18 contest against Moraine, and the host Bulldogs lived up to their billing as they made off with a 66-59 victory.

Behind strong outings from Kyle Ward (25 points, five rebounds, three assists), Des’nique Harris (20 points, eight rebounds) and Stagg alumnus Brett Kaiser (eight points, five rebounds), the Cyclones never allowed SSC to run away and hide. The Bulldogs shot just 39 percent from the floor, and that lack of marksmanship prevented them from holding more than a 33-32 lead at intermission.

Moraine, which had concluded the half on a 19-9 run, jumped ahead soon after play resumed but couldn’t maintain an edge. It was in front 47-41 midway through the session, but then SSC outscored the Cyclones 21-12 over the next several minutes to move ahead for good.

Aiding the winners’ cause greatly was a 17-of-20 performance at the foul line. *** Two more losses followed for Moraine (5-16) last week, as McHenry (86-73) and Elgin (72-69) colleges doled out ISCC setbacks on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

Ward (16 points, seven assists, four rebounds), Paul Ostruskevicius (14 points, four rebounds), Harris (12 points, eight rebounds), Kaiser (eight points, seven rebounds) and Denton Wallace (eight points) led the way for the Cyclones versus the Scots, while Johnte Shannon powered Moraine with a season-high 35 points opposite the Spartans. Shannon complemented his scoring with five rebounds, five assists and three steals.

Also chipping in on Thursday were Ward (18 points, eight rebounds, six assists, four steals) and Harris (six points, 11 rebounds).

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The female Cyclones’ loss to South Suburban was even more

Orland’s Prunkle named St. Laurence soccer coach

Matt Prunkle, who played soccer at Brother Rice and currently resides in Orland Park, will coach that same sport at St. Laurence beginning next fall.

Prunkle has spent the past six years as an assistant coach at the collegiate level, with stops at Moraine Valley College, Olivet Nazarene University and St. Xavier University, his alma mater. He has also worked as a coach with Inter FC for a decade, during which time the team has won one state cup and been runnerup another time.

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Johnte Shannon’s season-high 35 points couldn’t save Moraine Valley College from suffering a loss to Elgin College last week. gut-wrenching than the men’s had been. Moraine’s women’s own bout of cold shooting cost them against the Bulldogs, and the South Holland crew squeezed out a 77-76 triumph on Jan. 18.

The two teams engaged in a lowscoring contest through the first 12 minutes of the opening half and were locked in an 8-all tie. But SSC’s offense finally awakened and pulled into a double-digit advantage, and the Cyclones only got as close as 40-29 by halftime when Moraine’s Ashley Cunningham beat the buzzer with a shot.

SSC threatened to blow the game open with a 10-3 surge at the start of the second half, but three consecutive 3-point baskets from Katie McGann engineered an 11-0 run and brought the Cyclones back into the chase. Another 100 blitz then lifted Moraine into a 62-57 lead, an edge that was maintained until the late going.

SSC prevailed by sinking a putback at the buzzer. The outcome overshadowed McGann’s 32-point exhibition, which included 24 points in the second half. Eight of her buckets were 3-pointers.

Also in double figures for the Cyclones was Stagg grad Maggie Yandel, who scored 16 points. *** Unlike Moraine’s men, the women bounced back in their en-

suing contest and notched a win.

McHenry College was no match for the Cyclones, who rolled to an 88-36 victory last Tuesday.

McGann paced Moraine with 18 points, which included five more 3s. That gave her 21 baskets in 41 long-range tries over a four-game stretch. Jamilla Jones (15 points, 20 rebounds), Amber Hunter (13 points, seven rebounds) and Nicole Maloney (three 3-pointers) were other contributors for the Cyclones, who were ahead 51-13 after 20 minutes.

Moraine chalked up another ISCC win on Thursday by beating Elgin 60-53. The Cyclones prospered despite shooting just 19 percent in the first half and totaling only 21 points.

Fortunately for Moraine, its defense was staunch and the Spartans’ halftime lead stood at just four points. With two McGann 3s and some key steals spurring them, the Cyclones finally overtook Elgin at 36-32 and never again fell in arrears.

Jones once again registered a double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds, while Nariman Jaber posted one of her own by finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds and nine blocks. Yandel (18 points, six rebounds, five steals) and McGann (nine points) also made their presences felt.

Postgame practice could be key event for Knights Will practice make Chicago Christian perfect? Hardly.

But at this juncture, Knights coach Kevin Pittman will settle for “better,” which he hopes an intense Saturday morning practice session accomplished for his players. Last weekend’s two-hour workout was in response to a lessthan-satisfying exhibition put on Friday night by Christian against Montini.

Already sputtering offensively before that, the Knights put their leader in full frustration mode by constantly veering away from Pittman’s game plan. What he found most maddening was that Christian players had seen the benefits of doing things his way — their first three possessions versus the Broncos resulted in baskets.

But instead of continuing to operate in that same vein, the Knights usually chose alternate methods of attack, none of which filled the bill — or, for that matter, the scoring column. The Knights tacked on just 28 points to their total after a fairly prosperous opening session, and unlike against

On the edge... and right on target!

Straight talk from Bartosh in Sports Southwest

OLOW wins consolation championship

The Our Lady of the Woods 5th-grade Blue basketball squad captured the consolation championship of Most Holy Redeemer’s Tim Linnane Classic.

Members of the OLOW roster include Ryan Thomason, Nick Coccaro, Michael Tylka, Connor Hall, Aidan Roach, Joe Zaccone, TJ Mohan, Finn McCarthy and Ian Kloehn. Ted Hall and Mike Roach are the team’s coaches.

Saturday morning special

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Guerin Prep the week before, they were unable to overcome their offensive sputtering.

Thus, Christian wound up on the short end of a 51-42 final in the Suburban Christian Conference contest, which considerably shortened Pittman’s fuse.

“We play just well enough in spurts to stay in ballgames, but that’s not good enough,” he said. “We charted the game [afterward], and we ran our offense five times correctly — that’s just ludicrous. We get great looks out of this thing, but for some reason it breaks down into something it’s not.

“I’m not trying to insult our opponents, but no way should we be held under 60 points against these teams [like Montini and Guerin]. It’s [due to] us settling for poor shots and not attacking the rim.

“I was more disgusted than I’ve been with any team I’ve had on the offensive side. When we get into the team concept of our offense, we can be a pretty good team, but we’ve taken ourselves out of ballgames [by getting away from it].”

So Pittman brought his guys back into the gym on Saturday and put them through “the toughest two-hour practice we’ve had.”

All of it centered on offense, which Pittman admitted “goes against my grain,” and he spared no one’s feelings during the session.

“It’s not the way I wanted to do things, but we had to do it,” he said. “We told them, ‘You are going to be broken down today’ — we broke them down to build them back up again. Top to bottom, we have to get better.”

Amazingly, the Knights (7-10, 1-5) managed to stay within reach of Montini despite their myriad offensive issues. They trailed by just four points halfway through the fourth quarter, but when Blaine Wright went to the sidelines with shoulder pain, any momentum Christian might have still had

went with him.

Wright actually did return to the floor quickly, but there was no catching the Broncos. Wright finished with 13 points, but no other Knight scored more than eight. Daylon Washington and Jay Spencer both reached that plateau, while Bradford Fitzpatrick supplied the home team with team-high totals of seven rebounds and five assists.

Interestingly, Montini prevailed despite taking 19 fewer shots than Christian. However, the Broncos made hay at the foul line, converting 20-of-30 free throws — including 15 in the fourth period — while the Knights went 5-of-8 for the evening.

Pittman didn’t like the disparity, but in his opinion the responsible parties wore jerseys, not officials’ shirts.

“We’re relying way too much on jump shots or shots outside the paint,” he said. “Our bigs are being bumped off their spots and give up on their areas, and we stop playing.

“I’m a realist with what we have, but I know they can do it.

I challenged them to grow up quickly.”

Pittman hopes it will be quickly enough to make a difference this week, when Oak Lawn and Marian Central Catholic provide the opposition. He’s cautiously optimistic about the carryover effect Saturday’s intense practice will have, but one thing Pittman anxiously awaits is a rematch with Montini.

“When we go to their place, I expect to win,” he said.

Statistics Montini Chgo. Christian

11 14 14 12 - 51 14 9 13 6 - 42

Chicago Christian Scoring: Wright 13, Spencer 8, Washington 8, Parker 4, Boss 3, Fitzpatrick 2, Leo 2, Wolterink 2. Rebounds: Fitzpatrick 7. Assists: Fitzpatrick 5.

week, the Eagles were right with Plainfield through the opening half of Saturday’s When Sides Collide Shootout game at Glenbard East. The scenario changed dramatically after that, however.

Sandburg got outscored 16-8 in the third quarter, mainly because of a disastrous six-turnovers-in-seven-possessions span.

In addition to their self-inflicted woes, the Eagles were harmed by University of Illinois-bound Aaron Jordan, who poured in 25 points for Plainfield while taking only 10 shots. Included among his total were five 3-point baskets.

“I thought they were a good team, but I [also] thought we made some poor mental mistakes,” Allen said. “It was a 55-possession game [for us] and we made 17

Mustangs (Continued from page 1) five entering the final frame.

Jordan Brown’s bucket with 5:11 remaining gave Evergreen a 41-32 edge, but from there it was mostly a downhill ride for the hosts. Five missed free throws — including two front ends of a 1-and-1 on the same possession — and four turnovers dogged the Mustangs (9-9, 1-6) the rest of the way and they were unable to maintain their hold on the lead.

Chiuccariello rightfully pointed out that Evergreen likely missed the presence of senior Jacquet McClendon, who was absent because of a football-related commitment, in the waning moments. His coaching counterpart refused to cite that as a factor, however.

“There’s no excuse,” Mustangs boss Pat Flannigan said. “We were in control, but we got outplayed down the stretch there.

“Tony kept them hanging around and they did what they had to do. He’s got two dynamite guards who played well and didn’t miss free throws.”

One of those guards, Jacob Littleton, loomed especially large at crunch time. His three-point play drew the Astros within 4340 and then his layup off a Nick Heidinger assist put the visitors in front with1:21 left, their first advantage since the end of the opening quarter. Littleton (25 points, eight rebounds, three assists) added three late free throws to stave off Evergreen.

His partner Cohen made an impact on both ends of the floor.

Cohen’s short jumper countered a Mustangs 3-ball and put Shepard in front to stay, and then he disrupted Evergreen’s last possession by knocking the ball out of bounds and taking valuable tenths of a second off the clock, thereby leaving the Mustangs no time to respond.

Cohen finished with 13 points and six rebounds in support of Littleton. The Astros triumphed despite hitting just one third of their shots, but Chiuccariello felt his guys had improved their execution during the second half.

“We did a much better job with our patience on offense,” he said.

“If you reverse the ball, you will get seams to drive on. “[And] we were playing better defensively. It was a hard-fought game and the boys were very resilient again.”

While Shepard continues its pursuit of Richards in the SSC Red standings by visiting Oak Lawn on Friday, Evergreen is out of the title hunt. That doesn’t mean, though, Flannigan is viewing the remainder of the regular schedule as a mere playing out of the string.

“There’s some big games out there for us,” he said. “We think we can get hot again and run the

As a player, Prunkle won the Chicago Catholic League’s Tony Lawless Award as a senior, was named to the all-state soccer team and earned All-Midwest honors.

The Crusaders placed fourth at the state tournament that year.

At SXU, Prunkle was a two-year captain and all-conference performer in his senior season.

“I am honored to be joining the St. Laurence family,” said Prunkle, who is teaching history at the school. “The school and athletic department have gone through some major changes in the past few years, and I believe both are set for big things in the near future.

“I am excited to be part of the changes at St. Laurence and I look forward to the challenge of making the program a consistent contender in the Catholic League and in the state playoffs.”

1,389 rushing yards made him the Chargers’ No. 2 ground gainer in the new millennium, earned a spot on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State Academic team. Stagg’s former captain sports a 3.8 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

Stagg’s Kelly named to all-state academic team

Oak Lawn second at Rice bowling tourney

turnovers — that’s almost a third of the time.

“I don’t know if it was because it was our fourth game in seven days, but it was disappointing.

We were never able to get over the hump.”

Kogionis had 19 points for Sandburg, 14 of which kept it in the hunt during the first 16 minutes.

Cahue chipped in 15 points, but the Eagles were virtually silent after that.

Although he wasn’t enamored of aspects of Sandburg’s play on Saturday, Allen admitted the Eagles have had to deal with several obstacles of late.

“This is our toughest stretch and we went 2-2 against four pretty good teams,” said Allen, whose squad hosts Bolingbrook in an SWSC Blue game on Friday, just its third home contest to date.

“If somebody would have asked me earlier if I’d take a 2-2 record for

these games, I’d have probably said yes. Every game we’re battling and I’m proud of the kids’ effort.”

Stagg senior Austin Kelly, a twotime member of this paper’s allarea football team, recently added a scholastic honor to his list of accomplishments.

Kelly, whose career total of

table. If we get out of here with a winning record [this year], that’d be good to the coaches.

“The program’s improving and the kids are learning, which is what we want.”

Matthews (12 points, six rebounds) was the Mustangs’ top gun versus Shepard, but Tony Weathersby (10 points, seven rebounds), Alex Cheatham (eight points, 10 rebounds), Brown (eight points) and Tobi Oladejo (seven points, six assists, three steals) also played well for Evergreen in defeat.

Evergreen Park 59 Moline 53 Foul shooting has not really been a strength for the Mustangs this winter, but that’s what saved them last Monday against the Maroons in Day 2 of the latter’s shootout event.

Evergreen dropped in 15 free throws during the fourth quarter, which enabled it to withstand Moline’s 26-point outburst. The Mustangs tallied that same number of points in the stanza and nailed down the win.

Evergreen’s 17-6 scoring edge in the second period had given it a lead to protect, and that quarter concluded in solid fashion for the Mustangs, who embarked on an 8-1 run as Weathersby (two baskets), Brown and McClendon all lent a hand. Five missed shots and two turnovers by the Maroons were also part of the momentumshifting sequence.

Evergreen was ahead by double digits a couple times during the third quarter, but its own brief bout of ineptitude — the Mustangs misfired on four possessions and lost the ball on four other occasions — kept it from pulling away for good. McClendon’s bucket and Oladejo’s 3-pointer finally stopped the bleeding and allowed Evergreen to end the frame on a positive note.

Weathersby (16 points), Matthews (15 points, three assists) and Oladejo (10 points, six rebounds, two steals) were the integral components within the Mustangs’ attack, but Brown (nine points, seven rebounds) and McClendon (six points) were pivotal individuals as well. Evergreen fired away at a healthy 55 percent clip, although its 56 percent success rate at the line was definitely something Flannigan would like to see get spruced up.

Evergreen Park 62 Marengo 57 The Mustangs completed a spotless run through four tournament games and collected a championship later on Monday by downing the Indians behind big efforts from Weathersby (21 points, four steals) and Brown (10 points, five rebounds, four assists), plus measurable input from several other players.

Evergreen stormed in front by going on a 16-3 tear to close out the first half. Five players scored during the run, with Matthews

St. Al’s volleyball team takes second

St. Alexander’s 7th-grade girls’ volleyball team finished second at St. George School, the site of a Martin Luther King Tournament. A number of Catholic schools took part in the annual three-day event.

St. Al’s team members included Elizabeth Sodetz, Julia Crowley, Alyssa Lange, Jill Borza, Alyssa Hoban, Aine MacNamara, Theresa Baudo, Emma Pierson and Abby Ready.

With a pinfall total of 5,905, Oak Lawn trailed only Freeport and captured second place at Brother Rice’s Winter Finale bowling event. Ryan Kirby was (Continued on page 6)

Statistics Crete-Monee 13 15 17 10 9 6 - 65 Sandburg 10 19 11 10 9 16 - 75 Sandburg Scoring: Straka 23, Martinez 18, Cahue 13, Kogionis 11, Paxinos 7, Ruzevich 2, Manthey 1. Rebounds: Cahue 10. Assists: Martinez 5.

Sandburg H-F

10 13 7 9 - 39 12 14 11 15 - 52

Sandburg Scoring: T. Demogerontas 14, Kogionis 12, Cahue 8, Straka 3, Ruzevich 2. Rebounds: Straka 6. Assists: Straka 5.

Sandburg Plainfield East

13 9 8 12 - 42 13 11 16 15 - 55

Sandburg Scoring: Kogionis 19, Cahue 15, Martinez 3, Straka 3, Piazza 2.

and McClendon delivering two buckets apiece. One of Matthews’ hoops was launched from beyond the arc and Oladejo also canned a 3-pointer.

Along with the Mustangs’ offense came unexpected assistance from Marengo, which committed six straight turnovers during one stretch of Evergreen’s surge and a total of eight in the final 6 ½ minutes of the second period.

The Mustangs’ lead stood at 16 points late in the third quarter following an Oladejo basket, but then they endured a dry spell of their own and the Indians clawed their way back into contention.

Nine unanswered points keyed the rally, and Marengo eventually got within 58-54 before Evergreen stemmed the tide with four free throws in the last 34 seconds.

“We were not comfortable with that game at all as coaches,” Flannigan said. “We were one good possession away from putting this game away, but [the Indians] made it interesting. It was a big turnaround in a short time.

“The first half was as fine a half as we’ve played all year, but we have those few moments where we shoot ourselves in the foot.

We’ve got to learn to become very clear during timeouts — we did not need to shoot another jumper [while holding a big lead], but we did it a couple times.”

Even so, Flannigan came away from the Moline Shootout satisfied overall.

“We played some good teams and played pretty well,” he said.

“We were pretty happy with that tournament.”

Evergreen returns to action on Friday versus Eisenhower.

Statistics Shepard Evergreen Park

10 8 12 21 - 51 9 19 7 13 - 48

Shepard Scoring: Littleton 25, Cohen 13, Haxel 5, Heidinger 4, Ogungbemi 3, Witherspoon 1. Rebounds: Littleton 8, Cohen 6. Assists: Littleton 3.

Evergreen Park Scoring: Matthews 12, Weathersby 10, Brown 8, Cheatham 8, Oladejo 7, Pritchett 3. Rebounds: Cheatham 10, Weathersby 7, Matthews 6. Assists: Oladejo 6. Steals: Oladejo 3, Pritchett 3.

Evergreen Park Moline

5 17 11 26 - 59 8 6 13 26 - 53

Evergreen Park Scoring: Weathersby 16, Matthews 15, Oladejo 10, Brown 9, McClendon 6, Cheatham 3. Rebounds: Brown 7, Oladejo 6. Assists: Matthews 3, McClendon 3. Steals: Oladejo 2.

Evergreen Park Marengo

17 18 15 12 - 62 17 8 11 21 - 57

Evergreen Park Scoring: Weathersby 21, Brown 10, Matthews 9, McClendon 9, Cheatham 7, Oladejo 5, Pritchett 1.

Rebounds: Brown 5, Cheatham 5, Matthews 5. Assists: Oladejo 7. Steals: Weathersby 4.

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SXU sports summary

Cougars women qualify for national track meet With Ashley Shares already set to represent St. Xavier University in the NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships, the Cougars qualified four more athletes for the March meet out of last weekend’s NCAA vs. NAIA Challenge.

The 3,200-meter relay quartet of Leslie Rosario, Dana Martin, Jordan Wallace and Nicole Watkins gave SXU a third-place finish at Olivet Nazarene University, doing so in a “B”-standard qualifying time of 9 minutes, 51.41 seconds.

The four Cougars missed reaching the “A” standard by just over 4½ seconds.

“I’m very excited to see how the 4-by-800 team progresses through the season,” SXU coach Lisa Ebel said. “The way this team has worked together in practice has laid the groundwork for great improvement throughout the season.

“I’m thrilled that this group gets the opportunity to race at the national meet and confident that it will be a wonderful experience and great challenge for them.”

One week earlier, Shares earned a spot in the 5K field at the national meet, which will be held March 6-8 at the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio.

SOFTBALL Following a No. 7 finish in the final NAIA softball poll of 2013 — the best in program history — the Cougars learned they’ll begin the 2014 season as the nation’s fifth-ranked team.

That was the position SXU occupied when the NAIA Softball Coaches Association released its Preseason Top 25 poll last week.

The Cougars, who went 50-9 a year ago and posted the country’s highest team fielding percentage (.981), start play in mid-March down in Florida.

“It’s a great honor and incredibly exciting for St. Xavier University,” Cougars coach Myra Minuskin said of her squad’s early recognition. “Our 2013 team opened a lot of eyes across the country and gained the respect of the national raters, [but] the 2014 squad is on a mission to accomplish even more.”

MEN’S BASKETBALL Forty years after it first gained popularity, streaking has become the fad once again at SXU. The Cougars are responsible for resurrecting it, but their version differs slightly from the 1974 original. These days, a group of SXU student-athletes are streaking with clothing on — specifically, their basketball jerseys.

Each of the Cougars’ last 16 games has ended in victory for them, the second-longest winning streak in school annals. The record of 17 triumphs in a row was set in the 1988-89 season and then equaled by last year’s SXU squad.

To bump that standard aside, the Cougars must win both of this week’s contests, the second of which pits them against defending NAIA Division II national champion Cardinal Stritch on Saturday.

“Everyone around here has been talking about that game,” SXU coach Tom O’Malley said.

“We can’t afford to even think about Cardinal Stritch until after we play a good Holy Cross team [this past Wednesday].”

O’Malley was merely exercising a bit of leadership-style caution, but even with a big target on their back of late, the No. 4-ranked Cougars have basically thrown caution to the winds.

For the most part, SXU has left little room for doubt during its unbeaten stretch, which dates back to six days before Thanksgiving. Last week was no exception to that rule, as the Cougars downed Calumet College of St. Joseph (71-55) and the University of St. Francis (84-72) in a pair of Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference encounters.

The Fighting Saints, a longtime rival of SXU’s, gave O’Malley reason to be wary on Saturday. USF had been playing well of late, but that made no difference to the Cougars’ tandem of Brad Karp and Jack Krieger, who combined for 43 points and 18 rebounds.

Karp’s 22 points gave him 2,611 for his career and elevated him

to the No. 8 position among alltime scorers in Illinois college basketball history. He passed former Eastern Illinois University standout Henry Domercant on the list.

Just as vital to SXU’s welfare, though, has been Krieger. His return from an injury coincided with the start of the Cougars’ winning streak, and O’Malley deemed Krieger’s defensive play as pivotal as his work on the offensive side.

Not to be overlooked, either, is senior point guard Michael Simpson, an offseason transfer from Stritch. Simpson produced a double-double of 19 points and 10 rebounds versus Calumet College last Wednesday, thereby giving SXU (20-2, 9-1) an able accomplice for the always-reliable Karp (27 points, nine rebounds).

Together, the duo spearheaded a 21-3 getaway for the Cougars that shoved the Crimson Wave into an inescapable hole. SXU, which made 10 steals and garnered 18 points off 19 Calumet College turnovers, was ahead 4017 at intermission.

“We certainly wouldn’t be in the position we’re in without him,” O’Malley said of Simpson. “He’s given us more than we could have ever expected. Michael is a very ambitious, electrifying performer.

“From the very first time he worked out with us, the kids knew he was something special.

They made sure he fit in right away.”

O’Malley hesitates to make any comparison between teams of the past and present, but he definitely believes today’s Cougars are excelling at the moment.

“It was a good week, really, because these [opposing] teams are getting better, but these guys [of ours] are all jelling together,” O’Malley said. “There’s not a guy on the floor I can say I don’t like.

I’m very happy at this point.”

The return of big men Josh Mawhorr and Tony Core from minor injuries has fortified SXU’s inside game, but the Cougars remained prosperous even without them at full strength. Credit for that, according to O’Malley, goes to unsung players such as Munir Smith, Darius Draper, freshman Kyle Tackett and Kyle Huppe, all of whom gave SXU some solid minutes last week.

“The big thing for us has been that the overall group has been getting better,” O’Malley said.

“The hardest thing to do is say, ‘We’re winning, but we need to play a little harder and a little better.’”

The Cougars’ best clubs under O’Malley, including the 2012-13 edition, have typically been known for their quality depth. Last season’s SXU team, for example, featured an interchangeable top six, plus a few other valuable reserves.

When asked if his current squad is a mirror image of the one that immediately preceded it, O’Malley replied: “I don’t think the teams are very similar, but hopefully the mirror continues to show a good face [this season].” — Ken Karrson WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Two more wins for the female Cougars kept their own streak intact last week. By beating Calumet College (91-61) and St. Francis (67-42) on Wednesday and Saturday, respectively, No. 7-ranked SXU (19-3, 9-1) ran its unbeaten string to 14 games.

The Cougars’ last setback occurred on Nov. 30.

“We continue to play well,” SXU coach Bob Hallberg said. “We’re playing a really good zone defense.

We just aren’t giving teams really good looks at the basket.

“We always get those people in the coaching world, the Bobby Knight disciples, who say you can’t win playing a zone defense and that you have to play a man-to-man defense. [But] other schools have [also] succeeded with a zone defense.”

Junior Morgan Stuut, who was recently named the NAIA National Player of the Week for the second straight week, spearheaded the Cougars’ latest success by totaling a game-high 27 points, 12 rebounds, six assists

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“It was a new experience for us and it was weird,” Sevedge said of the rout. “We didn’t get much out of this [in a competitive sense], but a lot of guys who don’t see the floor much got a lot of playing time.

“We didn’t want to run up the score, but it almost looks worse if you play keep-away from [an overmatched foe]. We wanted our subs to just execute and do what they were taught — it’s the only way to play.”

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and four steals against Calumet College, then recording an 11point, 11-rebound, six-steal stat line opposite St. Francis. Stuut now has 17 double-doubles to her credit this season.

Three teammates joined her in double figures scoring-wise versus the Crimson Wave: Niara Harris (14 points, three assists, three steals), Maloree Johnson (11 points, game-high eight assists) and Suzie Broski (11 points).

“Morgan and Suzie had good nights,” Hallberg said. “Niara Harris has been pretty consistent.

She’s good enough to start, but she gives us a much-needed spark off the bench.

“A lot of [our] girls can go to the basket and hit 3-point baskets. We got both in the win on Wednesday.”

SXU shot 57 percent for the contest, a mark that included a superb 68 percent success rate prior to intermission. Among the Cougars’ 19 first-half buckets were seven from behind the 3-point arc. That, as well as 10 Calumet College turnovers that led to 15 SXU points, helped the locals construct a 53-39 halftime lead.

The Cougars finished the evening with 13 steals. *** A 9-0 run to open Saturday’s contest was all SXU required to seize control of the proceedings and set the Fighting Saints up for defeat in Chicago. Besides Stuut’s aforementioned handiwork, the Cougars also benefited from the efforts of Jordan Brandt (10 points, five assists, four steals), Caitlin McMahon (10 points, four blocks), Broski (nine points) and Johnson (nine points).

SXU’s defense forced 23 turnovers — 14 of those came directly off Cougars steals — and held St. Francis to a field-goal percentage of just 23. SXU, which was ahead 33-18 at the half, connected on 47 percent of its shots.

The Cougars, whose first double-digit lead occurred 11 minutes into the opening half, had the Saints down by as many as 26 points during the second half.

“St. Francis has some nice shooters on their team, and yet they were 2-for-19 in 3-point shooting,” Hallberg said. “We’re shooting well ourselves. [With a] 19-3 [ledger] and a 14-game winning streak, you must be rolling along and doing things well.”

What pleased Hallberg greatly was that SXU never flinched even though its top guns, Stuut and Broski, had relatively quiet outings by their lofty standards.

“St. Francis did a great job of shutting down our two primary offensive players,” he said. “Your opponent thinks it’s going to beat you by shutting down your best players, [but] we played 13 players on Saturday and 11 of them scored. It was just a nice distribution and sharing of the ball, and that’s what you need to have at tournament time: a few [different] people stepping up.

“We just have nice production out of the rest of our team right now.”

And Hallberg knows the Cougars can’t afford to stop doing what they’ve been doing so well, particularly as the national tournament draws closer.

“We have a tough month coming up, with a whole bunch of key ballgames,” he said. “We have back-to-back games with Cardinal Stritch on Saturday and Purdue [University] Calumet the following Monday. They’re two of the better teams in the conference, [so] hopefully we’ll be ready for those games.” — Anthony Nasella FOOTBALL Two defensive backs were the latest recruits signed by the Cougars. Coming aboard for the 2014 season will be Drey Devereaux, a Class 4A All-Stater from Hobart, Ind., and Robbie Brindley, an All-East Suburban Catholic Conference performer for Nazareth Academy last fall.

“The defensive backfield was a huge priority for us in recruiting this year, and these two young men can flat-out play,” SXU coach Mike Feminis said. “Drey is a terrific all-around athlete who will also be playing baseball at SXU. He has excellent speed and

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St. Xavier University’s Mikayla Leyden drives by Calumet College’s Dominique Edwards and gets to the hoop last Wednesday in the Cougars’ CCAC win over the Crimson Wave in Chicago.

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Calumet College’s Franqlin Gatson (left, on ground) and St. Xavier University’s Kyle Huppe clear their heads after a collision. Gatson was called for a charge on the play last Wednesday night in Chicago. quickness, but is a very instinctual player as well. We think Drey can excel anywhere in the secondary for us.

“Robbie isn’t very big, either, but he plays big. Nazareth played him all over the place, including middle linebacker. Robbie probably runs well enough to play corner, but we’re probably looking at him as more of a safety.”

MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Sophomore middle blocker Sam Kull delivered 15 kills, four block assists and a pair of service aces, but the Cougars still couldn’t log an entry in the win column last Tuesday.

This time, the loss occurred in SXU’s Great Lakes Conference opener as host Robert Morris University prevailed in five sets, 21-25, 25-16, 25-19, 23-25, 16-14, in Arlington Heights. The setback was the Cougars’ fourth in a row to begin the 2014 season.

SXU was ahead 14-13 in the final set, but a service error gave the Eagles new life. Two points later, Robert Morris claimed the match triumph.

Other key figures for the Cougars in addition to Kull were senior outside hitter Justin Cousin (12 kills, five digs), senior middle blocker J.T. O’Connell (six kills, team-high five total blocks), senior setter Jacob Siska (career-high total 37 assists), redshirt freshman Matthew Mead (eight kills,

six digs) and senior libero Nick Piccirillo (seven digs).

SXU squared off with NCAA Division III member Dominican University this past Tuesday in River Forest.

MEN’S SOCCER The Cougars’ loss is St. Laurence High School’s gain.

That’s how SXU coach Ed Vucinic views the decision of former assistant coach Matt Prunkle to become the Vikings’ head coach in 2014. Prunkle, a 2008 graduate of SXU and four-year member of the Cougars soccer squad, spent the past two years helping Vucinic.

That followed collegiate stints for him at Moraine Valley College and Olivet Nazarene University.

“This is a great and extremely well-deserved opportunity for

Matt and I couldn’t be happier for him,” Vucinic said. “In my opinion, Matt is among the top young coaches out there, and St. Laurence will benefit from his knowledge, passion, energy and work ethic.

“At the same time, our program will miss those qualities in a big way. Matt’s work here, as a player and a coach, have left a lasting mark. Selfishly, I wish he could continue to help guide the program [here], but he is so good at what he does I always knew it wouldn’t be long before he left to put his mark on a program of his own.

“I consider myself extremely fortunate to have worked with him.

Everyone associated with SXU soccer wishes him the very best.”

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Marist’s Nic Weishar, in his first game back from an ankle injury, passes off to a teammate during last Tuesday’s matchup with local rival Brother Rice.

RedHawks (Continued from page 1) I was proud of the kids for doing that.”

However, the Marist leader wasn’t about to proclaim Friday’s performance as thorough as Tuesday’s, particularly on the defensive end. In Nolan’s view, the RedHawks (15-4, 2-1) may have operated at peak efficiency without the ball against Rice, a feeling borne out by some of the Crusaders’ offensive numbers.

Most noteworthy was Marist’s shutdown of Rice standout Quinn Niego, who had been on a scoring tear of late. Hawkins and Ryan Tucker took turns shadowing Niego, and the latter wound up with a season-low six points.

Seeing as how he has been a main cog in the Crusaders’ attack all season, Niego’s meager output meant trouble for Rice. And its other go-to guy, Ray Rubio, only picked up some of the slack as the RedHawks’ Kevin Lerma shadowed him and limited Rubio to 14 points, which still ranked as the Crusaders’ highest total.

“Ray Rubio and Quinn Niego are really difficult covers defensively,” Nolan said. “We were going to try to get the ball out of their hands as quickly as possible [with a trapping defense].

When you have individual pride defensively and unselfishness in helping teammates guard, you can be consistent at defense.

“We played great defense throughout the game, rebounded behind it and hit timely shots.”

That didn’t begin in earnest, however, until after Rice had built an 18-12 lead, with Niego’s layup establishing that score with 3:49 left in the opening half. From there, the RedHawks embarked on a 15-0 blitz that bridged the second and third quarters and swung the game completely in their direction.

Two 3-pointers from Bradley Hill, plus Hawkins’ bucket were the primary elements in Marist’s closeout to the second period, then Jeremiah Ferguson and the returning-from-injury Nic Weishar hit three layups between them to usher in the third frame. Dan Scanlon’s jumper finally halted the run and brought the Crusaders within 27-20.

Rice trailed by 10 at the quarter break and made only moderate noise over the final eight minutes. In case the visitors housed any thoughts of a late comeback, Tucker dashed them by sinking a couple of 3-pointers that created a 41-26 gap. A 6-of-6 effort at the foul line by Marist’s Brian Barry also helped seal the deal.

Tucker (11 points) and Hill (12, all on 3-pointers) were the RedHawks’ scoring leaders, but the Lerma-Hawkins-Weishar trio pulled down a combined 20 rebounds to further aid the hosts.

Ferguson dished out eight assists for Marist, which went 8-of-15 from 3-point territory and 16-of-37 overall from the field.

Rice struggled with its marksmanship, as it posted percentages of 42 from two-point range, 25 from behind the arc and 36 at the line. Although the Crusaders committed only 10 miscues

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Marist’s Chamar Hawkins and Brother Rice’s Ray Rubio fight for possession of the ball last Tuesday in Mount Greenwood.

— three fewer than their counterparts — they notched just two assists.

Marist 68 Nazareth Academy 59 Hawkins (17 points, six rebounds), Brian Holland (14 points), Lerma (10 points, seven assists) and Ferguson (10 points, five assists) joined forces to give the RedHawks enviable balance on Friday, and Marist needed that to vanquish the Roadrunners on an evening when its defensive display was somewhat lacking.

“We didn’t play as well defensively as we have been,” Nolan said. “Defense has been an identity for us, but it wasn’t our best game [in that regard]. Our kids know that.”

The RedHawks were ahead of Nazareth at the end of each stanza, but never by more than single digits. Three 3s by Holland fueled a 17-point opening session for Marist that made the Roadrunners have to chase.

Marist triumphed without any help from Tucker, who sat out because of a thigh bruise. His absence no doubt affected the RedHawks negatively, so Nolan was happy to escape with a win.

“We got some interior scoring and perimeter scoring, [and] different guys are stepping into that role [of leader],” he said. “We have a hungry group and we’re improving. That’s great to have a group trending in that direction this time of year.”

Some may think Marist has already greatly exceeded expectations, seeing as how it entered the year with so little in the way of varsity experience on the roster.

Nolan claims to not be too surprised by his team’s 15-4 start, but there was one thing even he didn’t know for sure heading in.

“How was it going to happen or where was it going to come from — we had to learn that,” he said.

Brother Rice 66 Seton Academy 43 Rubio and Niego returned to

form on Friday night, combining for 39 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Crusaders (9-9, 3-4) past the Sting in a Chicago Catholic League contest.

Rubio also paced Rice with six assists and two steals as it sped away from Seton on the strength of a 20-9 third quarter. Actually, the Crusaders had been in pretty good shape even before that as they outscored the Sting in each of the first two periods as well and owned a 14-point advantage at halftime.

Fifty-eight percent shooting was a big plus for Rice, as were a 28-17 edge on the glass, 17 assists and just five turnovers. Defensively, the Crusaders forced nine miscues and held Seton to a 37 percent success rate from the floor, which included a 2-of-11 exhibition from 3-point land.

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“Holding teams to single-digitscoring quarters is a goal the team sets for themselves each game,” Turner said. “The girls take a lot of pride in their defense and we spend a great deal of time in practice on it.

“We have held seven teams to 40 points or less so far this season, [and] we have been very patient in our offense and shot selection when we get a lead.”

The Lady Tigers were only able to muster up one bucket in the fourth quarter after trailing 36-26 at the end of the third stanza. *** Stagg traveled to H-F to take on the powerful Lady Vikings in the second matchup between the teams this season. The Lady Chargers stayed with their physical and aggressive opponent for the first 16 minutes, trailing only 24-19 at halftime as McMahon (13 points, including three 3-point baskets) paced Stagg.

“I was very encouraged by our play in the first half,” Turner said. “Casey McMahon’s longrange shots and good free-throw shooting were the main reasons offensively, and we stayed with them on the glass as well.”

A taller Lady Vikings club held just a 22-20 rebounding advantage for the game. DiGiacomo (five points) snared seven of those for the Lady Chargers. Noor Elmosa (seven points) was also a positive influence.

However, when H-F cranked up its defensive pressure, Stagg (9-10, 3-5) had no adequate response. Turnovers led to several easy baskets for the Lady Vikings, who took control of the contest by outscoring the Lady Chargers 24-12 in the third period.

“They play a lot of girls and keep coming at you,” Turner said of H-F. “I think we got tired playing 84 feet of transition basketball in the second half and the turnovers began to mount. They are a very talented team, and we are not alone when it comes to being on the short end of the scoreboard against them.”

OAK LAWN The Lady Spartans improved their season record to 19-1 by recording three more victories last week, two of them in South Suburban Conference Red play.

Beaten in league action were Argo (61-41) on Tuesday and Richards (74-40) on Thursday.

Stepping out of the SSC Red on Saturday did nothing to slow Oak Lawn, either, as it routed Abingdon 55-32.

The Lady Argonauts never had a chance against the Lady Spartans, falling behind by a whopping 29 points in the opening stanza.

LaTondra Brooks netted 14 of her 16 points during the session, with two of her four baskets fired in from 3-point range.

“We have really stressed the importance of coming out focused and intense at the start of the game,” Oak Lawn coach Janet Meyers said. “Our posts, Brianna Markusic and Jannah Mahmoud, also had solid first quarters, scoring seven and eight points, respectively.

“Our bench got to see a lot of time in this game. Dana Greene had nine points [on three 3-pointers] off the bench.”

Markusic’s double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds topped the Lady Spartans. In addition

Community sports (Continued from page 4) the Spartans’ top individual with a 1,354 series, which was good for third place overall.

The host Crusaders, who were fifth as a team with 5,728 pins, boasted the best single-game bowler in Anthony Butler, whose top effort left him just 11 pins shy of a perfect game. St. Laurence’s Manny Sanlhez took fifth with a high game of 267.

Hickory Hills, Palos Hills baseball programs merge

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to her points, Brooks contributed seven steals and three assists, and both Mahmoud (10 points, seven rebounds) and Brooke Annerino (six points) also aided the winning cause. *** Meyers admitted her team didn’t have as strong of a start as she would have liked against its cross-town rival on Thursday.

The Lady Bulldogs did a good job of getting back on defense and stopping Oak Lawn’s fast break, but the Lady Spartans still led 18-7 after one quarter.

Balance was the key to Oak Lawn’s getaway. Brooks racked up seven points via driving layups, Mahmoud canned three jumpers for six points and Annerino chipped in five points.

A 22-10 scoring edge in the second frame blew the game open for the Lady Spartans. Brooks accounted for 10 of Oak Lawn’s points. The margin stood at 60-32 after three quarters.

“It was nice to get to play all of our girls, and nine of our 10 girls scored,” Meyers said. “It is always an intense game when Oak Lawn plays Richards, and I was glad all our girls could be a part of it.

“We did a good job on the boards and out-rebounded them 43-24. [Lady Bulldogs coach] Jeff Kortz does a nice job with his team. They were well-coached and played hard.”

Brooks finished with 21 points, nine steals and five assists, and was one of four Lady Spartans to tally in double digits. Also reaching that level were Mahmoud (14 points, 12 rebounds), Annerino (13 points, two assists, two steals) and Markusic (10 points, 12 rebounds).

“Oak Lawn is very, very good,” Kortz said. “They are very wellcoached and they are on a mission to win the conference. They are a very solid team. They play great defense and control the boards.

“Our shots weren’t falling early, and it put us in a deep hole. It’s very hard to dig out of it against them.”

Headliners for Richards in the setback were Sydni Tears (15 points) Carly Stazak (nine), Brianna Kuchenny (seven) and Anita Robinson (six points). *** The Lady Spartans traveled to Abingdon, just outside of Galesburg, on Saturday to participate in the Great Western Shootout.

Oak Lawn had a good first quarter against the host team and led 22-5 at the break.

“Although Abingdon is a small school, it was a great experience for the girls and a great teambuilding weekend,” Meyers said.

“I was impressed with our start.

We had a long bus ride and only had a 10-minute warm-up, [so] I was afraid we would come out slow, but we were able to focus and play with speed and intensity.

“It was strange playing on the road with no fans. We have had a pretty good following, even on the road, this year, but we only had four fans [including my husband and 5-month-old son] at this game and Abingdon had a good crowd since they were at home.”

Brooks produced a solid first quarter, scoring 10 points and getting several steals. Annerino added six points for the Lady Spartans, who were ahead 3412 at the half and never looked back. Brooks was named the game MVP after totaling 17 points, 12 steals and five assists.

Also playing well for Oak Lawn were Markusic (14 points, 11 rebounds), Mahmoud (eight points, 10 rebounds), Annerino

(eight points, three steals) and Dee Dee Shatat (six points).

“Everyone got a chance to play a lot, and the girls really enjoyed the weekend trip,” Meyers said.

RICHARDS Oak Lawn wasn’t the only SSC Red contingent to get the better of the Lady Bulldogs last week. Also doing so was Reavis, which doled out a 55-46 defeat on Tuesday.

Richards was in front after both the first and third quarters, but it faded in the closing moments.

“The game was tied with 2:20 to go and we didn’t respond,” Kortz said. “They made a lot of free throws down the stretch. We played hard, but the breaks didn’t go our way on this night.”

Tears (16 points, 10 rebounds), Taylor Sonichsen (11 points, five assists, five steals), Stazak (six points, three assists) and Robinson (four points, four rebounds) were the Lady Bulldogs’ ringleaders.

MARIST Kokomo and Joliet Catholic both sent the Lady RedHawks reeling last week, the Angels doing so by a 69-52 count in an East Suburban Catholic Conference encounter on Wednesday.

JCA pretty much decided things in the second quarter, when it came within three seconds of pitching a shutout at Marist. Brooke Wyderski’s 3-point bucket kept that from happening, but it did little to lift the Lady RedHawks’ spirits as the team was facing a massive 20-point deficit.

The Angels’ lead ballooned to 31 points at its peak, but behind Wyderski’s four 3s in the last six minutes, Marist (9-11, 1-4) made the final score respectable. She finished with a double-double of 30 points and 11 rebounds, an effort complemented by Madison Naujokas’ nine points and Lorna McCall’s eight boards.

The Lady RedHawks fought Kokomo hard, but absorbed a 54-49 defeat despite good outings from Tehya Fortune (10 points), Naujokas (10), Katelyn Rosner (seven points, 12 rebounds) and Wyderski (seven points, 11 rebounds).

SANDBURG Two respectable exhibitions from both Julia Ruzevich and Sam Youngwirth couldn’t spare the Lady Eagles a pair of SSWSC Blue setbacks last week.

Ruzevich’s 19 points and nine from Youngwirth weren’t enough to prevent Bolingbrook’s 56-49 win on Tuesday, then Sandburg (12-10, 3-5) wasted a combined 17 points from the two on Thursday as it tumbled to a 46-38 loss versus Lincoln-Way East. Also contributing seven points against the Lady Griffins was Vicky Stavropoulos (seven points).

duct play on fields in both communities, will accept youngsters from throughout the southwest suburbs for recreational participation, as well as for its part-time and full-time travel teams.

Registration date Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday session will be held at Conrady Junior High School, Roberts Road and 97th Street in Hickory Hills.

George Czarnik, of Hickory Hills, and Peter Donahue, of Palos Hills, will serve as HBSA president and vice president, respectively. For more information about the new organization or how to become involved with it, contact Czarnik at 599-6983.

over women’s fast-pitch softball club is looking for college-rostered players to compete in the summer of 2014.

The team will play in four local tournaments — including nationals — and two round-robin events.

All positions will be considered, but specific needs include pitcher, catcher and infield/slapper. No practices are required.

For more information, contact Bill Lammel at 289-3438 or ditrfp73@aol.com.

SHEPARD Handing out losses to the Lady Astros last week were Eisenhower (45-41) and Reavis (50-37) in a pair of SSC Red clashes.

Courtney Dalton paced Shepard (5-16, 2-6) with 12 points opposite the Lady Cardinals last Tuesday, while Myrissha Mitchell’s 10 points were the Lady Astros’ best output on Thursday against the Lady Rams.

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights captured a 47-28 victory over Illiana Christian in Palos Heights on Saturday. Anna Persenaire poured in 13 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to power Chicago Christian (6-12).

MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs fell to 15-8 overall and 4-3 in the GCAC Red after dropping a 50-39 decision to Trinity on Saturday.

Openings for Diamond in the Rough

Diamond in the Rough fastpitch softball has player openings in its girls’ windmill pitchBaseball camps announced ing, beginner, intermediate and Chicago Christian will host advanced levels. six-week baseball camps during For more information, call Bill the winter.

Lammel at 289-3438 or email Chicago Christian camp starts ditrfp73@aol.com.

Feb. 1 under the guidance of Knights coach and school athPalos Park to host letic director Eric Brauer. The camp will be held in conjunction winter basketball league with U.S. Baseball Academy and Palos Park, in conjunction with are open to players in grades the Palos Heights Recreation Department and Worth Park Dis1-12.

Session will be offered in ad- trict, will host a winter basketball vanced hitting, pitching, catching, league for youngsters in grades 1-8 fielding and baserunning. Regis- that will play games each Saturtration is now underway, and day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through classes are limited to six players March 15.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ARTA GASHI A/K/A ARTA BUSTAMI, HICKORY POINTE CONDOMINIUMS, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A. Defendants 12 CH 024614 9440 S. 79TH COURT UNIT #3SE 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 November 21, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 24, 2014, 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 9440 S. 79TH COURT UNIT #3SE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-303-019-1009. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-11094.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-11094 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 024614 TJSC#: 33-26357 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-12CB, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-12CB Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL M GRECO, STEPHANIE D GRECO, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, INC., GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WOLF ROAD PLAZA, LLC, HAYES PROPERTIES, INC. Defendants 10 CH 21178 12423 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 14, 2014, 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 12423 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-308-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $290,775.15. 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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-94281. 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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-94281 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 10 CH 21178 TJSC#: 34-242 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 FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JEFF BLOCKSON AKA JEFFREY BLOCKSON, JUANITA M. BLOCKSON, AMERICAN CHARTERED BANK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JEFF BLOCKSON AKA JEFFREY BLOCKSON, IF ANY, YCONDA COLLINS, 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 32012 8126 ABERDEEN DRIVE 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 November 18, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 20, 2014, 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 8126 ABERDEEN DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-416-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a 2 story home 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 PA1016207. 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. PA1016207 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 32012 TJSC#: 33-25384 I583547

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-5, P l a i n t i f f � V . � KHALED JAMIL SHALTAF; AKRAM QANDEEL; NISREEN AD QANDEEL A/K/A NISREEN AD Q A N D E E K , � D e f e n d a n t s � 09 CH 03352 Property Address: 10112 South 81st Court Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 08-015653 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 14, 2011, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 19, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 10112 South 81st Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-11-405-040 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $714,784.50. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all 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) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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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. Plaintiff, v . � 10 CH 26238 8437 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 PATRICIA ANN DUDDLESTON Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 18, 2014, 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 8437 HOLLYWOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-103-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a 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 PA1014968. 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. PA1014968 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 26238 TJSC#: 34-540 I585424

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. Plaintiff, v . � EMMA MENA A/K/A EMMA AGUILERA Defendants 10 CH 029655 10642 S. 82ND COURT 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 November 18, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 26, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10642 S. 82ND COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-212-016. 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 14-10-22174.

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. 14-10-22174 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 029655 TJSC#: 33-26468 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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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, v . � TINA ZURAWSKI A/K/A TINA M ZURAWSKI, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY S/B/M TO FOUNDERS BANK Defendants 12 CH 8188 10531 SOUTH 81ST COURT 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 November 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 25, 2014, 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 10531 SOUTH 81ST COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-207-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home; one 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 PA1128520. 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. PA1128520 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 8188 TJSC#: 33-25887 I585738

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Bridgeview Bank Group, an Illinois banking corporation, P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � First Secure Bank and Trust Co., f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated October 21, 2005 and known as Trust Number 10-836, Azhar H. Chaudry, Ghania, Inc., A.R.Y. Investment, Corporation, Joseph Murphy, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s . � 12 CH 37792; Sheriff's No. 140001-001F. 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 February 14, 2014, at 1:00 P.M. 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:PIN: 23-01-309-015-0000.Common address: 7941 W. 92nd St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457.N/K/A PIN: 23-01-309-032-0000.Address: 7941 W. 92nd St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457 a/k/a 7951 W. 92nd St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457.Improvements: 3- two-story brown brick masonry townhomes.Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down in certified funds at time of the sale with balance due within twenty-four hours after the sale.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Greiman, Rome & Griesmeyer, LLC, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 200 W. Madison St., Ste. 755, Chicago, IL 60606. Tel. No. (312) 428-2750.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.I583953

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1-30-14 For Sale For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DEBORAH L. NOETZEL A/K/A DEBORAH LYNN VACHERLON A/K/A DEBORAH MCQUEN, WILLIAM T. NOETZEL, CENTENNIAL PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., CENTENNIAL VILLAGE UNIT I TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 010980 15705 S. RAVINA AVENUE UNIT #307 ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 14, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on February 19, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction. com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15705 S. RAVINA AVENUE UNIT #307, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-402-018-1023. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-09386. 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. 14-13-09386 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 010980 TJSC#: 33-25769 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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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J P MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION T R U S T � 2006-CH2, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CH2 P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ANITA MORAWSKA, DEVONSHIRE C O N D O M I N I U M � A S S O C I A T I O N � D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 7504 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 27, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 9051 South Roberts Road, Unit 306, Hickory Hills, Il 60457.

P.I.N. 23-01-107-022-1026 & 23-01-107-022-1044.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705.

1 3 0 1 6 0 3 2 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I584493

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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 CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-7 Plaintiff, v s . � IWONA SZOSTEK AKA IWONA F SZOSTEK AKA I W O N A � FELICIJA SZOSTEK AKA SZOZTEK IWONA; PNC B A N K , � N.A. S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK S/B/M TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 31534 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on August 22, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, March 3, 2014, 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. 23-12-103-026-0000.

Commonly known as 7836 WEST 98TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1211069.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I585018

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 09/21/09 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 20661, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 09/21/09 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 20661, EVERGREENS OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ROBERT P. ZRINY A/K/A ROBERT ZRINY, THERESA MURDOCK, DIANE MANDARINO, WILLIAM RACZAK, PATRICIA RACZAK, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 16579 9048 WEST 140TH STREET UNIT 2A 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 December 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 4, 2014, 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 9048 WEST 140TH STREET UNIT 2A, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-400-054-1089. The real estate is improved with a brick condominium. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1105465.

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. PA1105465 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 16579 TJSC#: 33-26367 I585736

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Sale terms: 25% down at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Aban- the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, doned Residential Property Municipality Relief third party checks will be accepted. The balance, residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporasell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set Fund, which is calculated on residential real es- including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser tion.

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The forth below, the following described real estate: tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is balance, including the Judicial sale fee for AbanCommonly known as 8238 STONEHENGE thereof of theHelp amount Wanted paid by the purchaser not calculated on residential Wanted real estate at the rate of $1 for due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid doned Residential Property Municipality Relief DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60462 to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate Fund, which is calculated on residential real esProperty Index No. 27-02-407-037-0000. is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction The real estate is improved with a single family resbe paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residen- transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not exPerieNced idence. The judgment amount was $311,349.82. tial real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale shallSmall be paid engines, by the mortgagee acquiring the acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in snowblowers, to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certior by anycleaNiNg mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the lady and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall fied funds at the close of the sale payable to The riding lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose sale or by anyregular mortgagee, and judgment creditor, or other The subject property is subject to general real estate waNted be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residenJudicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks rights in and to the residential real estate arose lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied lawnmowers, bicycles. tial real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale will be accepted. The balance, including the Judiprior to the sale. The subject property is subject to in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the against said real estate and is offered for sale without for immediate start.

Must be or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other cial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property general real estate taxes, special assessments, or sale. The subject property is subject to general real any representation as to quality or quantity of title and lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on priced or free. taxes, special assessments, or special taxes licensed with special taxes driver levied against saiddependable real estate and estate Reasonably without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. t 4."-- /&841"1&3 (3061 t residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each rightsPM in and to the residential real estate arose saidI real estate and is offered is offered forGood sale without as levied againstR is further subject by the court.

CUSTOMER: AUCTION CO for sale The sale PROOF TIMEto confirmation 1/21/2014 6:50:57 vehicle. pay. any representation $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to representation to quality or quantity of (815)as 468-7819 to quality or quantity of title and Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser THE DAILY JOURNAL - Kankakee, IL without recourse without anyCall purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or general real estate taxes, special assessments, or ML239 FIRST RUN: of Sale 03/12/14 recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" will receive a Certificate that will entitle the to Plaintiff and in “AS IS�MN condition. The REP sale isID:title and without POST-BULLETIN - Rochester, call (708) 636-4030 wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. special taxes levied against said real estate and purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation further subject to confirmation 5)& %*41"5$)t"3(64 - Moline, ILby the court. Upon condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by SIZE: 2X2 No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring is offered for sale without any representation as the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the of the sale. The property will NOT be open for payment of the IL amount bid, the purchaser THE TIMESin- full Ottawa, the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid to quality or quantity of title and without recourse inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will Immediate Openings!

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tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon and localofdrivers, plusproperty dockworkadmonished to check the court file to verify all confirmation the sale. The will NOT confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open estate whose rights in and to the residential real payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as information. If this property is a condominium unit, the be open for inspection and plaintiff no ers.

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Prospective bidders are will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than representation as to the condition of the property. walk-in and conducterty is subject to general real estate taxes, speto check the court file to +)3!+ verify all the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal

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0$) !*-, ')(!1 !")+! -$!1 said real estate and is offered for sale without any purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no is a condominium unit, the purchaser of 1 thepm unit *+)/% ! 1). 0%-$ &) ( '.,- ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a from 9 am to 11:30 am & a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal representation as to quality or quantity of title and representation as to the condition of the property. condominium unit which is part of a common interest at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condiProspective bidders are admonished to check the to pmassessments at 3801and Mound shall4:30 pay the the legalRd., fees ! +!#%,-!+! 0%-$ -$! &&%()%, community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation by court file to verify all information. If this property required byIL The 60436.

Condominium Property Act, 765 ! .+%-%!, !* +-'!(- +) sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments Joliet, Drivers must condominium unit which is part of a common interest the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a -! - 1).+,!&" ( #!- -$! " -, required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure have 1 yr. or 50k miles exp., haz the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, condominium unit which is part of a common in- !")+! 1). $ ( )/!+ 1).+ 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real es(HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO shall pay the assessments and the legal fees and tanker. the purchaser of the unit at the required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS terest community, tate after confirmation of the sale. The property will required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay $ + ! +(! ')(!1 1 )(- - REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR %(# -$! &&%()%, ! +!- +1 )" ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no the assessments required by The Condominium (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO representation as to the condition of the property.

ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF condominium unit which is part of a common inProperty Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU REMAIN - -!2, ! .+%-%!, !* +-'!(IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Prospective bidders are admonished to check the THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. terest community, the purchaser of the unit at the ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ENTRY -

$%, () OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN court file to verify all information. If this property For information, examine the court file or contact Help Wanted foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF -% ! *+)/% ! , *. &% ,!+ Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., pay the assessments required by The Condo- is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, minium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF /% ! 1 $! !#%)( & !0, ( POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer shall pay the assessments and the legal fees YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE BLUMBERG $! !*)+-!+ !0,* *!+, & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe to file number 14-09-26432. THE JUDICIAL SALES required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSFORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710.

CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a SESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CO- Please refer to file number 12-3002. THE JUDICIAL Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also condominium unit which is part of a common inORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE DILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for terest community, the purchaser of the unit at the WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For informaREPAIRS EXTRA IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file num- You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE the assessments required by The Condominium examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s atber 14-12-35057.

THE experience JUDICIAL SALES — 35 years — COR- www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) tion, Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU torney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 PORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 .+,. (- -) -$! 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-09-26432 Attorney NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU Call F. Stan Ignell Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to .,%(!,, **)+-.(%-1 also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-3002 Attorney &!, Code.

Number: 09 CH 039125 TJSC#: 33-26215 NOTE: FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER file number 14-11-31706. THE JUDICIAL SALES 0 )" !/!+1 .,%(!,, )* tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 30799 TJSC#: 33-24702 Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information NOTE: *)+-.(%-1 '.,- ! +!#%,-!+! are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTFloor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auc- Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any GAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, 0%-$ -$! &&%()%, ! .+%-%!, !

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & AS- be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPtion at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of * +-'!(- +)-! - 1).+,!&" ( obtained will be used for that purpose.

SOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE information I584873 PIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 39 South LaSalle Street pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. #!- -$! " -, !")+! 1). $ ( ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) I583105 Suite 1105, CHICAGO, IL 60603, (312) 372-2020.

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00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fri, Feb. 21st, Sat, Feb. 22nd and Sun, Feb. 23rd (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial 11 CH 034101 TJSC#: 33-26077 NOTE: Pursu* +-'!(- -

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Broaden Your Horizons This week Labyrinth Group labyrinth walks will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1, at 8 a.m., and Thursday, Feb. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

The labyrinth, a new large circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north end of The Center parking lot.

In addition to the group walks focused on peace and fellowship, the labyrinth is available for individual walks at any time during the month.

There is no cost to those wishing to walk the labyrinth and no reservations are necessary. The walks will take place rain or shine.

For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins at 361-3650.

Movie luncheon: Arctic Dreams A film tribute to Mardy Murie, an outstanding woman conservationist, will be shown and discussed at a luncheon program on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Arctic Dance is a film about the life and work of Margaret “Mardy” Murie — arctic dogsledder, wilderness adventurer and courageous explorer. Murie was committed to protecting wilderness as public lands and is known as the “grandmother of the conservation movement.”

From her first glimpse of Alaska as a young girl, Murie had a special connection to the Northland. She married Olaus Murie, a wildlife biologist, and they honeymooned on a threemonth boat and dog sled expedition into the Alaskan Brooks Range. For many years, Mardy Murie and her young children accompanied her husband on his trips into the Alaska wilderness to study the wildlife. When he died, she decided to devote her life to protecting the Alaskan wilderness that they both love so much. The film is narrated

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The luncheon begins at noon, costs $17 and requires advance reservations. For more information, call The Center at 3613650.

The Bridge Teen Center events • Moustache Night with Leave the Light On — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Jan. 31, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will hold its first Moustache Night.

Music by Leave the Light On; food by White Castle.

• Pre-game Super Bowl Party — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 1, celebrate the Super Bowl; food samples from Meijer. This event is for students in 9th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more informa-

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• Boondoggle Key Chains — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, make your old lanyard stand out by making a customized key chain.

• Beginning Acoustic Guitar — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 5, Learn the basics of the Acoustic Guitar to make your way to becoming a musician.

• Yoga — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6, March 6, April 3 and May 1.

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— 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6, The Bridge Teen Center knows that it is normal in life to experience a variety of emotions, especially in the winter months. Talk in a comfortable setting about how to best handle the highs and lows of life. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

The Beverly Arts Center debuts “Austenland” and “Liv and Ingmar” “Austenland” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. Sunday Feb. 5, and “Liv& Ingmar” plays at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. The cost is $7.50 for the general public and $5.50 for BAC members. For more information, call (773) 445-3838, or visit beverlyartcenter.org.

In “Austenland,” a Jane Austen enthusiast has been saving for years to afford a trip to Austenland, where she can be completely immersed in the world of the beloved author. The film stars Keri Russell, Jane Seymour, James Callis and Jennifer Coolidge. “Liv and Ingmar” is a love story spanning the fourdecade relationship between actress Liv Ullmann and filmmaker Ingmar Bergman.

Beverly Arts Center features musical acts The Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago, has a varied line-up of bands during February and early March. For more information, or to buy tickets call the box office at (773) 445-3838, or buy online at beverlyartcenter. org.

Heartsfield plays country rock at 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $16 for the general public and $14 for BAC members. Former Traffic band member and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist Dave Mason premieres Traffic Jam to Chicago audiences at 8 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6.Tickets are $45 for the general public and $41 for BAC members. Light of Love presents gospel music at 8 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 28. Tickets are $18, or $16 for BAC members). The Fat Tuesday Marti Gras Party featuring The Smiley Tillmon Band with guest Felicia Fields, and Coyote Riot, begins at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 4. Tickets are $13, or $11 for BAC members.

Upcoming Artists Way group An “Artist’s Way” discussion course will be offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, every Tuesday morning, from 10 a.m. to noon, for 12 weeks beginning Feb. 13.

A free no-obligation introduction to the course will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Artist Robin Neumann will facilitate the group discussions of Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Heart: Learn it and Use it for Life. Neumann studied art education at the University of Wisconsin, has participated in Artist’s Way groups for several years, and is a watercolor and mandala artist. She says she loves helping students at The Center connect to their inner creative spirit in a safe and respectful environment through the inspirational readings, discussions, and exercises of the Artist’s Way group. Described as a spiritual and personal growth program, the Artist’s Way group offers encouragement, clarity, and strategies for living with a sense of wonder and joy. The program is not just about painting or other specific artforms, but rather focuses on “the art of living” creatively and joyfully.

The program costs $136, requires advance registration, and requires participants to purchase their own textbooks. Call 3613650 or visit www.thecenterpalos. org.

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Palos Village Players comedy dates ahead The Palos Village Players will present their first production of the 2014 season, “Becky’s New Car,” a new comedy by Steven Dietz, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Little Theater of Palos South Middle School, 131st Street and 82nd Avenue in Palos Park.

“Becky’s New Car” “takes the audience on a smart, comic cruise through the perils of middle-aged longing and regret,” a Variety reviewer said.”The play asks the question, have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky is caught in middle age, middle management and a middling marriage — with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-stricken millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works and the play takes off from there.

Becky is played by Palos Heights actress Kathryn Cargill; Stephen Hoxworth, of Lockport, portrays her new gentleman friend. Others in the cast include Vincent Ferry and Denise Wargowsky (Homer Glen), and Shawne Schillace, of Palos Park. Dan McMillan and Bryan Riess (Orland Park) complete the cast.

Shown are Shawne Schillace From left), Brian Riess and Dan McMillan.

The director is Leonard Wcislo, of Hickory Hills, assisted by Meghan Sterling (Palos Park). The play is produced by Kathy Janik (Lemont) and Kathleen Polnik-Sliter (Joliet).

Tickets are $15 for adults; $12 for seniors/students, and can be reserved by calling 1-887-PVPTIXS. For more information about the Players visit us at palosvillageplayers.com.

Lunch/theater tickets are available for the Feb. 9 matinee for $26 at Hackney’s Restaurant, 123rd and La Grange Road. Call Hackney’s at 448-8300 for reservations.

Living history at Isle a la Cache

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The Isle a la Cache Brigade will bring insight into what life was like in the Illinois Territory during the mid-18th century during a living history demonstration family program from noon to 3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville.

The event is free of charge and open to all ages.

The Isle a la Cache Brigade is a volunteer group that demonstrates skills used in the 18thcentury fur trade. The Brigade consists of re-enactors who represent voyageurs, courier du bois, French women, Metis and Native Americans. On any given Living History Sunday, potters, musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses or craftsmen share their talents.

Demonstrations will be ongoing from noon to 3 p.m., so the public can arrive at anytime to observe the demonstrations and talk with the Brigade about life in the wilderness.

The program is offered inside the accessible museum building or outdoors (weather permitting).

While at Isle a la Cache, visit the museum devoted to the furtrade era, open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays.

Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road), one-half mile east of Route 53 in Romeoville. (815-886-1467)

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STARTING THIS WEEK: “CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2”: If food falling from the sky didn’t seem odd enough the first time around, try food merged with animals to create very strange hybrids. That’s the premise of this animated sequel again featuring the voice of Bill Hader as inventor Flint, who’s alarmed to learn the machine he created now generates those bizarre creatures. Anna Faris, James Caan, Andy Samberg and Neil Patrick Harris also are heard again, with Will Forte among the newcomers. DVD extras: seven “making-of ” documentaries; audio commentary by directors Cody Cameron and Kris Pearn; music video. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “RUSH”: Ron Howard’s penchant for varying his subjects as a director — with great skill — continues with this engrossing drama, the true story of the 1970s rivalry between Formula 1 drivers James Hunt (played by Chris Hemsworth) and Niki Lauda (Daniel Bruhl). The two men take very different approaches in rising to the top of their sport, but the script by Peter Morgan (who worked with Howard on “Frost/Nixon” as well) also details their road to mutual respect. The international cast also includes Olivia Wilde and Natalie Dormer, but the exciting racing sequences are what really fuel the film. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “LAST VEGAS”: A firsttime gathering of several Oscar

winners is the big treat of this comedy, about a Vegas reunion of several longtime friends to celebrate the impending marriage of one (Michael Douglas) who seemingly was never going to settle down. Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline play the other pals, with yet another Academy Award recipient — Mary Steenburgen, getting to trade on the music career she now has as well — as an entertainer who unwittingly fuels some discord within the gang. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DOWNTON ABBEY: SEASON 4”: While it’s still airing on PBS, the Julian Fellowes-created global television phenomenon serves up its latest round on home video — permitting early viewings of several episodes that haven’t been broadcast in America yet. Major losses rock the characters, some of whom have to determine new personal paths for themselves in the wake of the tragedies. Shirley MacLaine reprises her Season 3 role in a superb continuing cast that also includes Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern — with Paul Giamatti a notable addition. *** (Not rated: AS) (Also on Bluray) “THE FIFTH ESTATE”: Bearing a stunning resemblance to central WikiLeaks figure Julian Assange as made up here, Benedict Cumberbatch does well with the challenging assignment to portray an enigma in director

Bill Condon’s fact-inspired drama. Assange and a cohort (Daniel Bruhl) start beating the conventional media to stories, eventually landing upon a trove of classified information that sparks an intense debate over what should and shouldn’t be exposed. Co-stars include Dan Stevens (“Downton Abbey”) and Peter Capaldi (the newest Doctor Who). DVD extras: three “makingof” documentaries; theatrical trailer; television spots. *** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “JACKASS PRESENTS: BAD GRANDPA”: The MTV show’s trademark pranks get more structure by being attached to a script here, but those who know the series and its style can rest assured that the result doesn’t stray from the familiar. Franchise staple Johnny Knoxville dons old-age makeup to play irascible “grandpa” Irving Zisman, who takes his young grandson (Jackson Nicoll) on a memorable trek of making others the patsies of their hijinks. ** (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) COMING SOON: “ABOUT TIME” (Feb. 4): A member (Domhnall Gleeson) of a family of time travelers uses his gift to woo the woman of his dreams (Rachel McAdams). (R: AS, P) “BAGGAGE CLAIM” (Feb. 4): A flight attendant (Paula Patton) re-examines her former boyfriends to find a fiance before (Continued on page 10)

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Children’s Farm preschool adds kindergarten Registration for new students opens on Monday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m., for the 2014-15 school year at the Farm and Nature Discovery Preschool and new kindergarten at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

The school is a lively hands-on opportunity for children who love animals and nature, to become creative learners through experiences with the natural world of the woods, fields, farm, and animals that lie directly outside their classroom door.

The program includes creek walks, hayrides, hikes in the woods, animal care, and pony rides, as well as crafts, such as papermaking and nature collages, plus a basic academic curriculum to prepare children for grade school.

Farm and Nature Discovery Preschool and Kindergarten are located in the farm’s Anderson Activity Center, which provides separate classrooms for 3- and early 4-year-old children, pre-kindergarten children, and kindergarten children. Both morning and afternoon sessions are offered for the preschool classes, either two or three days per week. The new five-day afternoon kindergarten program opens in September for children age 5 by Sept. 1.

Spaces are limited. For more information, contact preschool director Kristin Hale at 361-8933.

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