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Thursday, March 13, 2014

Half marathon pushes toward 2,000 runners goal Signup hopes grow after harsh winter by Tim Hadac staff reporter Like many outdoor events, planning for the 2014 First Midwest Bank Half Marathon has suffered through the unseasonably cold and snowy winter, but organizers have high hopes for the weeks ahead. While not releasing specific figures, organizers acknowledged last week that they are behind the registration pace of last year’s event, but still expect to see some 2,000 runners participate. “We’re optimistic. Today we’ve got warmer weather, we’ve got the sun out, and this is our spring day,” said Jeff Prestinario, chairman of the event committee, as he smiled and gestured towards the windows of the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., site of the committee’s most recent monthly meeting last Friday. “We have a lot of energy, a good feeling.” The half marathon is set for Sunday, May 4, on a course

that starts and ends near Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., the event’s new 10K race begins at 7:40, and a “Run, Walk or Roll” half-mile race (for people with disabilities) is set to start at 7:45. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society, the South West Special Recreation Association, and Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Echoing Prestinario’s optimism was race co-founder Mel Diab, owner of the Running for Kicks specialty running shop, 7158 W. 127th St., who said that this winter’s “wicked” weather has created “pent-up demand” among thousands of runners in the Chicago area. He added that flyers promoting the 2014 First Midwest Bank Half Marathon will be placed in goody bags given to all 35,000 people who participate in the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, set for March 30 in Chicago—a race that Diab called the

largest 8K race in the U.S. Also at last Friday’s meeting, Prestinario said that retired state Sen. Ed Maloney “has decided to step back” from his role as race co-grand marshal, leaving U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski, an avid runner, to go solo. The committee discussed the idea of inviting Olympic silver medalist Kendall Coyne to serve in the role, but The Regional learned this week that Coyne will be out of the country on May 4. Prestinario also announced that there may be a brief, nondenominational religious service at about 6:30 a.m. on the day of the race. Race officials are looking for a mascot coordinator to plan and supervise the activities of the handful of school mascots who help “generate energy” for the Walk, Run and Roll Race, Prestinario said. Volunteers are still welcome to sign on for any number of tasks associated with the race and are encouraged to visit firstmidwesthalfmarathon.com

Photo by Tim Hadac

First Midwest Bank Half Marathon directors Mel Diab ( left) and Jeff Prestinario shake hands as the sun streams in the Palos Heights Recreation Center windows behind them and committee members work on race details.

for details. know, the race will be here,” gether quickly, and in the end “It’s amazing how quickly Prestinario said. “As the weath- we will once again have a great time flies, and next thing you er breaks, things will come to- event.”

Verdict: Kustok murdered his wife by Tim Hadac Staff reporter

that justice was served.” Runko had been a witness for the prosecution, testifying back on Feb. 20 that he was close to his sister and was unaware of any trouble

the party” exploits to a hospital nurse on the morning of his wife’s murder, and who received text In about the same 90 minutes messages from another woman it took Orland Park resident Allan while he was being quizzed by Kustok to grasp a loaded .357Orland Park police. caliber revolver, shoot his sleeping What appeared to be the dewife in the face, wrap her body in cisive blow in the prosecution’s bloody bed linens and drive her to case was last week’s testimony by Palos Community Hospital in the Allan Kustok crime scene analyst Rod Englert early morning hours of Sept. 29, that the killer had to be some2010, jurors in Kustok’s murder in her marriage. one standing over Jeanie while trial deliberated, ordered and ate Runko thanked the prosecution wearing Allan’s T-shirt, shorts lunch, and then delivered a guilty team for doing “a phenomenal and glasses. verdict on Tuesday afternoon. job,” and his sentiments were Englert testified on March 4 Kustok, 63, bowed his head echoed by Jeanie’s sister, Patti that the pattern of blood stains when the verdict was read while Krcmery. in the Kustoks’ Orland Park bedhis sister, Sharon Crooks, sat be“I’m so indebted to them for room made it clear—at least from hind him and wept as jurors were everything they’ve done, because his analysis—that Jeanie could polled to confirm the verdict. they truly showed my sister and not have shot herself, deliberately Prosecutors and relatives of how wonderful she was” through- or accidentally. the victim, 58-year-old Anita out the four-week trial, Krcmery Further, the victim was report“Jeanie” Kustok, reacted to the said. edly right handed, which would guilty verdict with a mixture of The jury clearly was not buying not be consistent with a self-infaint smiles and tears of relief. Kustok’s longtime contention that flicted gunshot wound to the left They spoke with the press briefly his wife had shot herself with the cheek, police said in 2010. outside the Bridgeview courtroom handgun—as on accident or as a Jurors also apparently brushed after the verdict. suicide— that he claimed to have aside testimony given Monday by “It’s kind of bittersweet that we given her as a 34th anniversary gift the Kustoks’ daughter, Sarah, that lost a great sister,” said Jeanie’s in response to her alleged fear of she did think her father killed her brother, John Runko, his eyes being alone in the house. mother. Sarah was not in court tearing up and his voice waverDuring the trial, prosecutors on Tuesday. ing, as Assistant State’s Attorney made much of Allan Kustok’s alThe Kustoks’ children are forJennifer Gonzalez gave him a re- legedly adulterous ways, portray- mer standout area athletes Zak assuring pat on the back. “Nobody ing him as a good-time Charlie and Sarah Kustok, who starred in wins in this, but I’m just glad who even joked about his “life of several sports at Sandburg High

School. Zak played quarterback at Northwestern University for three years, while Sarah played basketball at DePaul University, was an anchor for Comcast SportsNet Chicago and currently works for the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets. Zak did not testify at the trial, but appeared at the courthouse two weeks ago and made it clear to a newspaper columnist that he was only there to support his wife, Nicole, who testified about whether or not Jeanie feared for her own safety and wanted a gun for protection, as Allan Kustok has claimed. Jeanie Kustok was a “beautiful person, inside and out,” Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez said Tuesday afternoon. She expressed sympathy for Sarah and Zak, saying that “in essence, they have lost both of their parents. It’s a nightmare that any child would have to endure losing one parent at the hands of another.” Jeanie was a longtime elementary school teacher who, at the time of her death, was teaching in a gifted program at Central Elementary School in Riverside. Sentencing is set for April 17, and Kustok faces 45 years to life in prison, according to published reports.

Photo by Michael Gilbert

Budget award, 10th time Palos Park Finance Commissioner Jim Pavlatos (right) holds the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award the village received from the Government Finance Officers Association while Finance Director/Treasurer Barbara Maziarek explains how the honor was bestowed upon the village. This was the 10th time Palos Park has won the award since the GFOA began distributing it in 1984. In order to receive the award, a government unit must publish a budget document that meets the program criteria as a policy document, operations guide, financial plan and communications device. Palos Park was one of 71 municipalities to receive the award this year. “For a small municipality this is a major accomplishment,” Maziarek said. “Therefore, we wanted to share this good news with everybody.” Maziarek said the plaque would be displayed in the foyer of the Kaptur Center.

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McCord’s World War II exhibit continues through Sunday Military vehicles decorate the lawn of the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center this week for the World War II exhibit which runs daily through this Sunday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will find items from the United States, Great Britain, Germany, Japan and the Soviet Union, including a saki bottle which survived the bomb attack on Hiroshima, a scale model of an LCI (landing craft infantry) and memorabilia from the attack on Pearl Harbor. General admission is $12, $10 for members of McCord; free for veterans, military, students and

children under 18. This Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m., there will be a special reception with refreshments and talks by the curators about specific items in this collection of museum quality artifacts. Tickets to the event are $50 and reservations are required. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

The Regional News Thursday, March 13, 2014

Editorial

Our ballot choices Palos Township Voters who live in unincorporated areas of Palos Township will be asked on Tuesday’s primary election ballot whether to grant the township board of trustees the authority to arrange for the supply of electricity for its residential and small commercial retail customers who have not opted out of such a program. Voters in neighboring unincorporated Orland Township voted by a large majority last April for passage of the electrical aggregation referendum, allowing the Orland town board to negotiate a switch from ComEd to another supplier of electrical power to homes and businesses in unincorporated areas of the township. The actual task of finding a new power supplier and negotiating reduced rates is typically delegated by the local government to a hired consultant. Voters in Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park all passed similar referendums in previous elections. Residents of those localities have seen decreased rates paid for electricity by consumers as a result of the switch made possible by Illinois’ de-regulation of the power industry. We think Palos Township voters would likewise benefit by voting Yes on the ballot question. 15th Judicial Subcircuit It is The Regional’s usual practice to make no recommendations to vote for candidates vying for the nomination of their respective political parties in primary election races, leaving those decisions in the hands of partisan voters. Every so often, however, a candidate or two comes along who is exceptional enough that we make an exception to bend our own rule and urge a vote for that person. In this election such is the case with Michael B. Barrett, an Orland Park resident who practices law in Palos Heights, who is among five candidates running for the Democratic nomination for judge in the 15th Subcircuit (Sterba vacancy) of the Cook County Circuit Court system. Barrett not only displays the legal acumen and experience and temperament to make a fine judge, but uses his time as a father and family man to serve national and local youth hockey programs. He has previously been found “recommended” or “qualified” by every rating bar association. He is an active member of the Southwest Bar Association, the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Coalition of Suburban Bar Associations. Barrett also serves as the Illinois Referee-in-Chief and supervisor of Ice Hockey Officials for USA Hockey. He is the president of the Chicago Fury, a not for profit youth hockey organization. This being said, another candidate of real distinction on the ballot in this same race is Judge Chris Lawler, a Palos Heights resident who has given his time, talent and treasure in service to his parish, St. Alexander Church; Marist High School and Catholic Charities. He was appointed judge by Cook County’s presiding judge, and we hope a place on the bench will again be found for or won by him if voters do not nominate this capable contender in Tuesday’s fairly crowded field of hopefuls.

For the Public Safety

Palos Park’s new Block Watch seeks residents’ video aid From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller The Palos Park Police Department is implementing a Block Watch program, which aims to enlist the help of those residents who have home outdoor-video cameras to help us solve neighborhood crimes. Oftentimes police investigators have found when canvassing a neighborhood after a crime has occurred, that a home-video system may have captured a picture of a suspect or vehicle. This can be a valuable lead that can help in an investigation and may even lead to an arrest.

The Block Watch program is a voluntary program that asks our residents who have outdoor surveillance cameras to register their cameras with the Police Department. In the event a crime occurs in the neighborhood, we will ask you to check your camera system to see if you captured a picture that may aid in our investigation. There is no charge to participate in this program and program participants will be kept confidential. Anyone interested in the Block Watch program or having questions about it, please contact Police Chief Joe Miller or Officer Deb Legatzke at 671-3770.

Readers Write Monumental task for Public Works

Court usurps legislative power

Dear editor, It certainly has been a very stressful winter, but helping to make it less so is the amazing Palos Park Public Works department. I would like to thank Director Mike Sibrava and his wonderful and competent staff for their tireless efforts in keeping the streets clear of snow and ice, a monumental task this winter. To each and every person responsible for keeping the roads so safe, I appreciate you! Carol Alesia Palos Park

Dear editor: As a result of last month’s irresponsible judicial decision in Cook County which usurps the proper legislative process, some county clerks are now issuing same-sex “marriage” licenses across the state of Illinois. While U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman believes that there “is no reason to delay further” the implementation of Illinois’ new same-sex “marriage” law, she evidently fails to recognize that creating, modifying, or implementing state law is outside of the

court’s purview. Making and implementing law is strictly a function of the General Assembly. Ignoring the proper roles of the three branches of government sets an extremely dangerous precedent. When unelected judicial activists like Judge Coleman circumvent the legislative process, they are in essence telling the legislature that they are irrelevant. State lawmakers and county clerks should not be compliant in this gross usurpation of legislative power. David E. Smith, Executive Director Illinois Family Institute

Savor those Royal parent-child moments Last weekend, my daughter put the finishing touches on her first high school research paper. I should say “we” put the final touches on the paper, as I was called on to help in a big way. I didn’t have much choice. I have an automatic out when it comes to math and science— my poor performance in those disciplines is one of the reasons I’m a writer. But when it comes to writing assignments, my assistance is usually sought. The truth is, I’m happy to help. The paper was a major undertaking for my daughter, who did not experience a similar project in a middle school. A retired school teacher friend of mine always assigned an 8th grade research to his students. I now see the wisdom of his decision. But for Brigid, the research paper process was brand new and a little intimidating. There is the thesis, sources, notecards, an outline and rough draft. Each step led to the final paper, which represents a big percentage of her final English grade. We spent a large chunk of a recent weekend searching through books trying to nail down a thesis and wrap our brains around the subject matter. She was convinced—or so it seemed—at one point that the paper would be a disaster. Fortunately, it came together nicely in the end. The time spent helping Brigid reminded me of the process I followed when I wrote similar papers for literature classes at Moraine Valley. I proudly told my daughter that my paper was handed out to

The B-Side by Bob Rakow students in another class as an example of how to properly write a research paper. I was the man when it came to those papers. I spent hours in the library looking for the sources to support my thesis. Then I wrote the paper in longhand on a legal pad, and my mother was kind enough to type it of a Royal manual typewriter. That was 30 years ago. My mom was a secretary. She could type at a pretty good clip. She sat at the dining room table after a full day at work and typed my papers. Brigid doesn’t need a typist. She needs me to guide her, offer ideas, edit her drafts. Either way, a parent is happy to help. I thought about my mom and the old typewriter last week because she died one year ago last week after a long struggle with dementia. The woman who could type, but also loved to read, knew about great authors and had genuine interest in my research papers and subsequent journalism career, hardly knew who I was when she passed. Dementia is a horrible illness and one that doesn’t get nearly the amount of funding or attention as do other illnesses. When she died, my family and I were relieved more than any-

thing else. She lived with us for the final two years of her life. It was rough at times, but I don’t regret it. My wife and children deserve much recognition for the time spent and the sacrifices made in order to care for her. It’s difficult to remain patient and not lose your temper at times when caring for someone suffering with dementia. One year later, I miss my mom more than in the days immediately after she died. Ditto for my dad, who died nearly two years ago. I once shared an office with a guy who was genuinely surprised that I spoke to my dad every day. He’d go for months without chatting with his parents, he once told me. He was even out of the country once without their knowledge, he bragged. That was incomprehensible to me. I enjoyed talking to my parents, and in an odd sort of way I still sought their approval even though I was leading my own life with a wife and children. What they though mattered. My dad and I both loved sports and laughed about many of the same things. I miss checking in with him on numerous events, including news about his three grandchildren, recent changes in my life and upcoming opening day. Moms and dads. They’re invaluable. They take care of us and we take care of them. At least that’s the way it’s supposed to be. Once they’re gone, we have fond memories, including a loving woman and her Royal manual typewriter and man whose ear and advice I really miss.

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Why are you looking forward to spring? (Asked at the Palos Heights Public Library)

Photos by Bob Rakow

Connie Kozik, Midlothian “I can’t wait to garden. I already bought seeds.”

Logan Malloy, Tinley Park Ken Nayder, Oak Forest “I’m looking forward to the “The warm weather. So far, beach. I want to go the dunes.” we’ve been teased.”

Mark Salihar, Palos Heights “I get to do my garden.”

Sally Peterson, Matteson Getting outside and planting the garden.”

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Gorman faces primary foe Bellar in Cook 17th Dist. by Tim Hadac staff reporter

“make the Cook County Forest Preserve District a national leader in the areas of recreation, restoraOrland Park resident Elizabeth tion and conservation,” Gorman “Liz” Doody Gorman, seeking a said. fourth term as Cook County comThe incumbent said that her missioner in the 17th District, is staff has assisted hundreds of opposed in Tuesday’s Republican constituents with property tax primary by Burr Ridge resident appeals and numerous other Barbara Bellar. service requests. “Infrastructure The winner will square off improvements were made a priorin November with Orland Park ity for the 17th District especially resident Jim Hickey, who is runin the area of flood mitigation. ning unopposed on the Democratic I’m proud to highlight these iniside. tiatives, services and programs,” Gorman, a self-described conshe said. servative “on fiscal and social isGorman, who holds a master’s Elizabeth “Liz” Doody sues,” is perhaps best known for degree from the University of Gorman her successful leadership role in Notre Dame and a bachelor’s deopposing and later repealing the successfully fought $1.6 billion in gree from St. Mary’s University 133 percent tax hike pushed by new tax proposals over my term in Minnesota. She lives with her then-County Board President Todd in office [since 2002].” husband, Gerald, and sons, Conor, Stroger in 2008 and passed by the Gorman also said she has Liam and Shane. board’s Democratic majority. worked hard for greater transIf re-elected, Gorman plans to “Throughout my time in of- parency throughout county gov- “continue the reform movement fice, I’ve been a strong advocate ernment. “I sponsored an ethics that is underway at Cook County. for tax reform, budget and op- law requiring greater disclosure At no other time in recent memory erational efficiencies, especially and transparency for Cook County has Cook County made the kinds in the area of new technology,” government and spearheaded the of positive strides in reform than Gorman told The Regional News. charge that resulted in the resolu- over the last four years. She added “I have worked hard to fight for tion that led to the abolishment that she plans to “remain vigilant tax reform on multiple fronts. In of the corruption-riddled Cook in my effort to reform tax and 2013, I successfully sponsored the County Regional Office of Edu- fee measures wherever possible, tax rate cut to the county’s Mo- cation,” she said. to have Cook County continue tor Vehicle Transfer Tax. Also, I She has also endeavored to to invest in innovative technol-

ogy to reduce costs and improve efficiencies for county services and programs, and to stabilize the long-term fiscal health of the county.” Bellar, an attorney and familypractice physician, is perhaps best known for her videotaped, onesentence dissection of Obamacare, which has gained national and even international acclaim among conservatives—earning nearly 3.7 million hits on Bellar’s YouTube channel in less than two years. She describes herself as a conservative dedicated to “limited government, fiscal conservatism, transparency and accountability and respect for life at all stages. “I will not support or vote for any tax increase and will strive to reduce taxes and create jobs at every opportunity,” she added. “I will decline receiving any governmental pension. I will not be influenced by any lobbyists.” Bellar said her medical and public health background help make her qualified to serve as a county commissioner. “As a physician, I have what it takes to oversee the budget and functioning of Stroger Hospital and initiate audits to reduce waste

tronic monitoring of inmates,” she said. She added that she plans to use county government to help raise awareness of the needs of military veterans and help increase employment opportunities. Bellar serves as a major in the U. S. Army Reserve. She holds a master’s degree in bioethics and health policy and has just completed courses to earn a master’s degree in public health. She is on faculty at Benedictine University, teaching graduate-level ethics. She is married to Dr. Harold Welsch. While Bellar’s response to quesBarbara Bellar tions from The Regional News and excess spending,” she told did not include direct criticism The Regional News. of Gorman, she has slammed “I can evaluate and assist with the incumbent in other forums the functioning of the Cook Coun- in recent weeks, criticizing her ty Department of Public Health, for working far too closely with from environmental health to im- Democratic colleagues to the point munizations,” she added. “I can of being a RINO (Republican in apply knowledgeable judgment on Name Only). every level of public health issues Gorman, the Republican comand effect critical change.” mitteeman of Orland Township, Bellar also said that if elected, has brushed off the criticism by she will work to provide more countering that governing efeffective oversight at the Cook fectively in a two-party system County Department of Correc- includes give-and-take on both tions. “I will address the serious sides of the aisle, and that the and dangerous overcrowding, de- best and most lasting solutions layed dockets, and support elec- are often bipartisan ones.

Palos Twp. voters will decide power switch question by Tim Hadac staff reporter

electricity aggregation program designed to lower electric bills for residential and small businesses in Twenty-four folding chairs sat unincorporated Palos Township. ready Monday evening at Palos Aggregation uses the group Township Hall, 10802 S. Roberts purchasing power of residents Road, Palos Hills, to accommodate to help municipalities, townships all those with questions about the and other jurisdictions to negopros and cons of a binding “elec- tiate lower wholesale prices on tricity aggregation” referendum electricity bills, and potentially that appears on the March 18 cleaner energy sources. Several primary election ballot. hundred Illinois communities--inJust two of those chairs were cluding Palos Heights, Palos Park filled, and by a husband and and Orland Park-- have already wife—John and Jane Andringa used aggregation successfully to of unincorporated Palos Heights- negotiate savings for residents and -who had already cast their votes small businesses. on the matter, but attended the Last year, voters in unincorpomeeting to get some clarification rated Orland Township approved on the ballot question, which they a similar aggregation referendum said they found ambiguous. by a large majority. The near-zero turnout was If voters approve the referenslightly better than an identical dum, Seay and township officials public forum staged by town- will move forward with details, ship officials last Thursday. No including holding two more public one attended that event, leaving hearings relating to how the proconsultant James R. Seay admit- gram will be administered. In the ting that he felt a little like the best case scenario, Seay said, conMaytag Repairman. sumers in unincorporated Palos The question before voters Township will start seeing savings is whether or not to authorize on their ComEd bills within four township officials to launch an months.

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Even if the aggregation program is approved and moves forward, consumers will have the power to opt of the program, although Seay was at a loss to explain why anyone would pass on utility bill savings. “With aggregation, there will be no changes on your [ComEd] bill, except for one line,” he said. “Everything else remains the same. ComEd still delivers the electricity, maintains your lines and meters, and handles billing. But some people [incorrectly] view this as leaving ComEd, and no matter how, eight ways from Sunday I explain it to them, they’re just

not going to leave and I say that’s great. People should have choices. What you’re happiest doing, that’s your prerogative.” Nobody’s electric bill will increase because of aggregation, Seay empahized. “Absolutely not. You can write it in my blood,” he said. “There’s no way that anyone will ever pay a higher [wholesale] rate than what ComEd charges… no one will lose money.” The Citizens Utility Board, long known for its 30 years of advocacy in fighting rate hikes, has taken a middle of the road stance on aggregation. “CUB supports a community’s right to buy electricity from an alternative supplier, in principle,” their website reads. “However, it remains to be seen whether community aggregation will lead to real savings for consumers.” After the forum, Palos Township Supervisor Colleen Schumann added her endorsement of aggregation. “I definitely support it. Anything we can do to save money for our residents is a good thing. I encourage township residents to vote ‘yes’ on the referendum.”

Photo by Tim Hadac

Empty chairs fill the board room at the Palos Township Hall, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Monday evening, as only two local residents attended a public forum to explain a binding referendum on whether to bring electricity aggregation to residents and small businesses in unincorporated portions of the township.

Fence law revisions deliberated in Palos Park by Michael Gilbert Regional correspondent Any changes to Palos Park’s fence ordinance will have to wait until next month. With Commissioner G. Darryl Reed absent from Monday’s meeting and Mayor John Mahoney stating he wanted the full council present to have all their voices heard on the matter, Palos Park officials voted unanimously at the Kaptur Center to table a vote on the fence ordinance until April 14. Palos Park officials voted last April to create an ad-hoc committee to review the village’s

Vote on adoption expected April 14 existing fence ordinance. After roughly six months of meetings, the seven-member committee presented a 20-plus page document to the board with pros and cons on the current ordinance as well as recommended changes. One of the most pressing issues is what to do with frontyard fences. The village currently allows only post and rail fences in front yards, but the fence committee has recommended doing away altogher with fences in the front yard.

Residents who currently have a front-yard fence would be allowed to keep it but there are some stipulations. The fence committee is recommending that if more than half of the fence were to become damaged – whether through a natural occurrence or an accident – and need to be replaced, the resident would not be able to construct a new fence and would instead have to completely remove the fence. A homeowner could, however, replace the fence if less than 50 percent was damaged. “That’s one area we have to look at a little more closely,” Commissioner Dan Polk said after the meeting. “I don’t know if it’s right that a resident could replace 10 percent of his [front-yard] fence every year for eternity but if more than half of it is damaged at one time he would not be allowed to repair his fence.” Palos Park’s requirement of 70 percent open space on back-yard fences is expected to remain, but Mayor John Mahoney said the village might limit the type of matePhoto by Michael Gilbert rials residents may use “to high Resident Jane Gibson addresses the Palos Park Village Council quality ones like wrought iron, Monday to ask what will become of existing front-yard fences should stone, wood and post and rail.” village officials approve the ad hoc fence committee’s recommendaBefore officially tabling a vote tion to prohibit all front-yard fences in the future. on the ordinance, village officials

opened up the floor to public comment. Resident Larry Wiles recommended the board implement a rule that would require the village to inform a resident when their neighbor was installing a fence. “I think it would be prudent of the village to save some problems on either side,” Wiles said. Mahoney told Wiles that he didn’t know of any village that provides a notice to neighbors when a legal, conforming fence is being installed. Polk said after the meeting it was highly unlikely the village would make that a stipulation in the ordinance. Maria Rogers told the council she agrees with the committee’s recommendation to prohibit frontyard fences moving forward. “The committee did a wonderful job,” Rogers said. “We don’t want to be fenced in. That’s not Palos Park. “ Rogers also told the board the current rule that a back-yard fence has to be constructed three feet away from the property line “doesn’t make sense.” As the rule is written, it is conceivable that two back-yard fences could be constructed 6 feet apart. She wondered who would be respon-

the ordinance, Polk stressed the importance of residents providing feedback to village officials. “I encourage people to please sible for maintaining the area be- contact someone because this is tween the fences, which she said highly important to the village,” would likely become overgrown Polk said. “What I don’t want is with weeds. someone to show up a year from Polk said after the meeting that now and say ‘I didn’t know you he was unaware of any spot in were doing this.’” Palos Park where two fences were The fence committee’s report is constructed so close together. available for public inspection onWith a month remaining until line at www.palopark.org or at the the council is expected to vote on Kaptur Administrative Center.

Palos Park will cut ribbon at its new Centennial Park Palos Park invites the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and associated events for the new Centennial Park, at 12220 S. Will-Cook Road in Palos Park. The event will take place next Thursday, March 20, from 5 to 5:30 p.m., and include a “first Pitch” to Mayor John Mahoney by seven-year Major Leaguer and past White Sox Player Michael Huff. The “first kicks” will then be made by students of the “Soccer Shots” program. Light refreshments will be served. Centennial Park has complet-

ed its first phase of amenities to include a softball/baseball field with backstop, dugouts, bleachers, player benches and side fences. The 5-acre park also has a multipurpose field for soccer and lacrosse, a walking path around the site and parking. This event is one of many in a series of special events during the village’s celebration of its centennial year. For a list of 2014 upcoming events, go to the Village website at www. paolspark.org, or for more information, call 671-3760.

ELECT JUDGE CHRIS LAWLER 15th Subcircuit

Endorsements for Judge Lawler Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago Fire Department (CFD) International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 15th Subcircuit Township Democratic Committemen: • Maggie Crotty • John O’Sullivan • Edward Smollen

15th Subcircuit Municipalities: Photos by Steve Neuhaus

One hundred candles at Peace Memorial A moment after she blew out candles to celebrate her 100th birthday on Feb. 23, Louise Smith shares a laugh with her granddaughter, Melissa McGuire, and grandson, Scott Mason. Smith was feted in a celebration with family, friends and members of the congregation at Peace Memorial Church, 10300 W. 131st St., Palos Park. A Tinley Park resident, Smith has been a longtime member of the church and a volunteer.

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Crowded field seek judgeship in local 15th Subcircuit

Chris Lawler

Michael Barrett

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

which most political analysts acknowledge is an asset during most years and a liability when voters Two local men are among five are in an anti-incumbent mood. Democrats seeking election to the What kind of year 2014 will bench in the Cook County Circuit be remains to be seen, although Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 15th judicial subcircuit Cook County Clerk David Orr re(Sterba vacancy). portedly earlier this week that a record number of suburban Cook Chris Lawler County residents are registered One of them, Palos Heights to vote, despite a recent effort resident Chris Lawler, already to purge voting rolls of ineligible serves as a judge, appointed to voters. There are more than 1.45 his position last year upon the million registered voters in suburretirement of Judge David Sterba, ban Cook, up nearly 13,000 over also a Palos Heights resident. four years ago. Lawler has been an attorney for the past 25 years, beginning Michael Barrett his career as in-house counsel for The other local man in the race, AllState Insurance. He opened his Orland Park resident Michael own litigation firm 20 years ago, Barrett, is a partner in the law handling both insurance defense firm Barrett & Sramek, 6442 W. matters and personal injury law- 127th St., Palos Heights, where suits. Judge Lawler is a member he concentrates in civil trial litiof the Southwest Bar Association gation, personal injury, workers and served as a past president. compensation, wrongful death, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the most important criminal defense and appellate part of being a judge is under- practice. He has been an attorstanding the pulse your commu- ney for 22 years. nity,â&#x20AC;? Lawler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Barrett was served as a member understand that, then it is hard of the Cook County Committee on to issue fair or compassionate the Courts in the 21st Century. sentences.â&#x20AC;? The committee examined the inLike most candidates seeking frastructure of the Cook County the votersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; nod to wield the gavel courts and subsequently recomand wear the robes, Lawler has run mended notable improvements a campaign short on discussion of regarding enhanced information complex legal issues and focused on technology and online access, as touting a resume filled with simple well as suburban jurisdiction excommunity connections made and pansion. strengthened over time. He is the Illinois Referee-inLawler has served on the board Chief and Supervisor of Ice Hockof directors of Catholic Charities ey Officials for USA Hockey. He for more than 10 years and is is the president of the Chicago currently chairman of the Child, Fury, a non-profit youth hockey Youth & Family Services commit- organization. Barrett has also tee. Lawler and his wife, parents coached youth baseball, and he of two adopted children, are past and his family are active parishpresidents of the Adoptive Par- ioners at St. Elizabeth Seton. His entsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guild and they continue to wife, Bernadette, grew up in Palos serve on its board. Lawler served Heights. They on the Marist High School board Barrett described himself as the of directors for nine years and only candidate in the race â&#x20AC;&#x153;with spent the past five years as its a private practice in the commuchairman. nity.â&#x20AC;? He said that his years of He also serves on the St. Al- serving clients who are ordinary exander Parish Finance Council people, as well as â&#x20AC;&#x153;mom and pop and is a member of the St. Alex- businessesâ&#x20AC;? give him a unique and ander School Council. Lawler is a important â&#x20AC;&#x153;understanding of what volunteer for Misericordia Home, brings people into a law office.â&#x20AC;? Park Lawn, and the CARA orgaThe law is not always rigid, nization, a program that assists Barrett said, and jurists typically men and women in returning to â&#x20AC;&#x153;have discretionâ&#x20AC;? in sentencing the workforce after being released and other matters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just as you from prison or rehabilitation from need to know what brings people alcohol and drug addictions. into a law office, you need an unHis lawn signs emphasize that derstanding of what brings them he is the only judge in the race, into a courtroom. I have that,â&#x20AC;?

Robbin Perkins he added.

Robbin Perkins

A resident of and part-time administrative law judge for the Village of Matteson, Perkins presides over building and fire code violations cases and other local ordinance violation cases. In 2005, Perkins was named a deputy general counsel for the Clerk of the Circuit Court, providing advice and monitoring legal compliance. She was later promoted to chief deputy general counsel for human resources, providing counsel in the areas of labor and employment law, employment discrimination, workers compensation, and the Freedom of Information Act. She began her career working as a certified high school science teacher for the Chicago Public School systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Project CANALâ&#x20AC;? in 1988. She later became a special education teacher for high school students with emotional and behavioral disabilities. In 1992, she enrolled as an evening law student at the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, while continuing to work as a teacher during the day. She is married with five children.

Executive Board member of the South Suburban Association of Chiefs of Police Evans said that the lawsuit filed Feb. 27 against the Cook County Sheriff and Cook County, alleging â&#x20AC;&#x153;a sadistic culture of brutality and violenceâ&#x20AC;? at Cook County Jail is an indication that â&#x20AC;&#x153;we have a colossal mess at our Cook County Jail.â&#x20AC;? The lawsuit seeks a court order â&#x20AC;&#x153;to end the abusive and barbaric practices at the jail and to establish a system of effective oversight.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Cook County jail has serious problems with understaffingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so how can we have effective oversight?â&#x20AC;? said Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some say the ratio has deteriorated to an all-time low of 25-35 subordinates to one supervisor,â&#x20AC;? said Evans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is unheard of in law enforcement. Standard practice is five to seven subordinates to one supervisor.â&#x20AC;? Our Cook County Board is also settling a $2.4 million fed-

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Mobile Vet Center at MVCC Veterans from every era are welcome to explore the Mobile Vet Center on Thursday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the parking lot near the Student Union, on the Moraine Valley Community College campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy in Palos Hills. The Mobile Vet Center is available to anyone who has served in Bill Evans any combat zone. Guests can tour the center, ask questions and learn eral lawsuit filed in 2008 by 21 about available veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; services Deputies in the Special Opera- such as readjustment counseling; tions Response Team who allege posttraumatic stress disorder that the current Sheriff retaliated counseling; job counseling and against them for supporting his referral; benefits counseling and opponent in 2006. referral; individual, couples/family The Fraternal Order of Police and group counseling; bereaveLodge 7 in Chicago has endorsed ment counseling; and alcohol and Evans, who has stated that as other drug addiction counseling sheriff he would improve relations and referral. with Teamsters Local 700 and the For more, contact Gen. McArother major employee unions. thur III, veteransâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coordinator, Ââ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Submitted by the at 608-4144 or mcarthurIIIg@ campaign for Bill Evans morainevalley.edu.

St. Alexander still seeks sponsors for 5K run/walk St. Alexander School in Palos Heights seeks sponsors for its first 5K Raider Run/Walk to be held Saturday, April 5. The run-walk will begin at St. Alexanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot at 126th Street and 71st Avenue at 9 a.m. for runners and 9:05 a.m. for walkers. All ages are welcome to participate. The cost to register is $25 prior to March 19 and registration can be completed online at www.stalexanderschool.com (a $2.25 online processing fee will apply). The registration fee includes race entry, participant bib, Dri-Fit T-shirt and post race snacks.

The theme of the 5K is â&#x20AC;&#x153;Power Up For Technology.â&#x20AC;? All proceeds will benefit the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer and and technology program. The 5K Raider Run/Walk route will continue through the streets of Palos Heights and finish back at St. Alexander. A post-race rally will be held at 10:30 a.m. and awards will be presented to the race winners. Business and corporate sponsorships are available. The level of sponsorships are: â&#x20AC;˘ Gold sponsorship of $1,000 or more includes company name and logo on participant t-shirts, finish line banner, St. Alexander church bulletin listing and all Race thank

Diana Embil

The sitting judge in the race, Originally from Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Embil was appointed by the SuPatrick Kevin Coughlan Southwest Side, Fotopoulos points with pride to his blue collar roots, noting that his parents were union workers at Nabisco. He graduated from St. Laurence High School, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and John Marshall Law School. With the help of his wife, Cary, Sondra Denmark he started his law practice in the Matteson resident Sondra Den- Orland Park area. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s practice mark is a self-described â&#x20AC;&#x153;career concentrates in plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personassistant stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneyâ&#x20AC;? who al injury, workers compensation enjoys â&#x20AC;&#x153;making decisions that claims, and criminal defense. change the lives of othersâ&#x20AC;? and Fotopoulos said he has â&#x20AC;&#x153;conclaims that her compassion allows siderable trial experience both in her â&#x20AC;&#x153;to look beyond the writing on the civil and criminal courtroomsâ&#x20AC;? the police report and secure appro- with an â&#x20AC;&#x153;excellent demeanor and John Fotopoulos Diana Embil priate justice.â&#x20AC;? Currently, Sondra the legal knowledge and abilLEGAL NOTICE handles criminal cases, where she ity.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;concentrates on the challenging LEGAL NOTICE task of balancing justice and keep- Patrick Kevin Coughlin ing the community and families Touting his credentials as a NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing for Docket 2014-01 to be held before the of Illinois safe,â&#x20AC;? according to her crime fighter is Patrick Kevin Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Palos Heights on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 7:00 pm, campaign biography. Coughlin, who has served for at City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL to consider a petition filed by Todd and Bumsted for a front yard setback variance of 2 ft. 2 in. (from 30 ft. to 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122;8â&#x20AC;?) for the addition A Hillcrest High School gradu- 17 years as an assistant stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kim of a covered front porch on property legally described as: ate, Denmark attended Illinois attorney. He is currently deputy State University and Northern chief of the Narcotic Prosecution Lot 7 in Block 71 in Robert Bartlettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Homestead Development No. 9, being a subdivision of the east half of the southeast quarter of Section 28, Township 37 North, Illinois University College of Law. Bureau at the Cook County Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois. She is active in the Parent Teacher Attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office where he overOrganization of School District sees 47 ASAs within the Narcotic PIN: 23-25-424-009-0000 162, Autism Speaks, and sponsors Bureau, comprised of the Complex support groups for parents with Narcotics Unit, Asset Forfeiture commonly known as 12532 S. 72nd Court, Palos Heights, IL. children diagnosed with autism. Unit, Narcotic Felony Trial DiviAll interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. She said she spends her spare sion, and the Narcotic Prelimitime mentoring teens through nary Hearing/Special Grand Jury Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy Clerk networking and legal workshops, Unit. educating seniors on safety and Coughlin noted that he was parents on drug awareness. the lead prosecutor in over 30 LEGAL NOTICE

Former boxer Evans runs in sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race Bill Evans, a challenger for Cook County Sheriff in the March 18 Democratic primary election, said the job requires his law enforcement experience. Evans is a lieutenant with more than 23 years in the Cook County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department. Evans has led command positions in extreme and hostile situations and understands the critical need for consistent training and adequate staffing. Evans began his career in 1991 as a corrections officer and was promoted to patrol officer and field training officer the following year. He became a gang crimes sergeant in1997, focusing on high-crime areas of the county. The former professional boxer who was born in Oak Lawn and raised in Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beverly neighborhood, went on to Special Operations, the Safe Schools Program and more than 750 Swat assignments. He is an active member of the Illinois Tactical Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association and a former

preme Court of Illinois just over a year ago to fill the position formerly held by Judge John T. Doody Jr. Prior to her appointment, Embil served as associate regional counsel for the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Her work included enforcing complex environmental cleanup matters under the federal Superfund and Clean Water Acts, advising management concerning environmental justice, and counseling concerning the first federal Brownfields grant awarded to the South Suburban Mayors and Managers AssociaSondra Denmark Mary Beth Duffy tion. Mary Beth Duffy wiretap investigations targeting Embil also served for eight Tinley Park resident Mary Beth members of drug trafficking orga- years as a law clerk to both the Duffy is also in the race. She did nizations and ranking street gang late Justice R. Eugene Pincham not respond to a request from members. Before being assigned at the Illinois Appellate Court and The Regional News for informa- to the Narcotics Bureau, he was to Justice Charles E. Freeman at tion and does not appear to have assigned to the Felony Trial and the Supreme Court of Illinois. a campaign website or current Child Support Divisions within She is a former public school social media presence. the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. He teacher, is married to an educator, has served as a representative and is mother to five HomewoodDoody vacancy on State of Illinois congressional Flossmoor High School graduThe â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sterba vacancyâ&#x20AC;? race has task forces, including the Dispro- ates. turned into a test of local political portionate Justice Impact Study muscle, with Barrett and Lawler Commission and the Racial and lining up endorsements of local Ethnic Research Task Force. mayors, committeemen, union He has served as an instructor leaders and more. with St. Michael Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mock Less frenzied and noticed has Trial program and he has also been the other race in the 15th ju- participated as a panelist for the dicial subcircuit, to fill the Doody Center for Civic Educationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s We vacancy. the People program, and the ConTwo Orland Park men, John stitutional Rights Foundation ChiS. Fotopoulos and Patrick Kevin cagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Illinois Youth Summit. Coughlin, are among three canHe has been married to Kate didates seeking the post. The Brett Coughlin for over 20 years other is Flossmoor resident Di- and they have three children. ana Embil.

you communications. â&#x20AC;˘ Sliver Sponsorship for $500 includes company name and logo on participant t-shirts and St. Alexander church bulletin listing. â&#x20AC;˘ Bronze Sponsorship for $250 includes company name and logo in St. Alexander church bulletin listing. "Our sponsorship program gives companies a great opportunity to promote their business to the local Palos Heights community," a 5K Raider Run/Walk committee member explained. St. Alexander is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School. For more information and to register for St. Alexander's 5K

Run/Walk visit the school website at www.stalexanderschool.com, call the school's office at 4480408 or email Juliaobrienzwa@ comcast.net for sponsorship information.

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Bid Invitation The City of Palos Heights will receive sealed bids on a Contract for the remodeling of the mansard roof, fascia and soffit of the city Pool Bathhouse. Bids shall be on a lump sum basis; segregated bids will not be accepted. Project shall commence on or about April 16, 2014. Sealed bids will be received up to the hour of 10:00 am, March 26, 2014, at Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 West College Dr., Palos Heights, IL, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read aloud. All interested parties are invited to attend. Bidding Documents, including drawings, specifications and any addenda may be examined and obtained through City of Palos Heights. Contact the City of Palos Heights at 708.361.1800. A Pre-Bid Walk Thru is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Pool Bathhouse. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Bid must accompany the Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The successful Bidder will be required to provide a performance and payment bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders may be required to provide a financial statement for review before the Contract award. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certificate of Eligibility to bid certifying that the bidder is not barred from contracting with a unit of State or local government as a result of a violation of 720 ILCS 5/33-E-3 and 33E-4 as amended or a conviction for bribing or attempting to bribe an officer or employee of the State of Illinois. To the extent required by law, the Bidder shall comply with the provisions of the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act, 30 ILCS 570/0.01, et seq.; the Drug Free Workplace Act, 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq.; the Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101, et seq.; the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01, et seq.; the Veterans Preference Act, 330 ILCS 55/0.01 et seq.; and the Criminal History Records Check 105 ILCS 5/10-2.9; but nothing herein shall require the application of those Acts unless required by state law. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, and to reject any or all Bids. Thomas Kantas City Clerk City of Palos Heights

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Death threat probed Palos Park police have issued a word of warning about a threatening email sent recently to a number of Palos Park residents, including Police Commissioner Dan Polk. The email’s subject line is “I want to Kill You,” and the body of the message, written in poor English, reads, “Your Friend paid me $35,000 USD to kill you. I do not know why your friend want to kill you. I do not want to do it but i have been paid for this operation. The only thing that will make me not to kill you is for you to cooperate with me. Reply if you need more details with 24 hours i will use my gun. I have all your contact so do not doubt me.” While scam emails designed to dupe people into sending money to con artists are nothing new, the threatening twist on the recent emails is. Police Chief Joe Miller advised that anyone who receives such an email should delete it without opening it. Any Palos Park resident concerned about the matter may call police at 671-3770 during normal

PALOS PARK POLICE business hours on weekdays. In other Palos Park police news, Maureen M. Egan, 37, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and a traffic signal violation. Police stopped her vehicle in the 9500 block of West 131st Street at 2:41 a.m. March 1 after they saw her vehicle driving partly on the shoulder, and then not stopping at a red light before making a right turn, police said. Egan is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 2. Kathy Mustafa, 35, of Homer Glen, was cited with possession of cannabis. Her vehicle was pulled over by police in the 13100 block of South La Grange Road at 1:27 a.m. March 1 after they saw that her minivan had only one working headlight, according to the police report. Police said they asked for and received her permission to search her vehicle and then found a bag of cannabis on the floor behind the driver’s seat.

Man charged with leaving the scene Palos Heights police arrested Robert G. Adlfinger, 64, of Palos Heights, and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident and resisting arrest . A witness reported Adlfinger’s vehicle struck another vehicle in a parking lot in the 7300 block of West College Drive, police said. When police arrived at Adlfinger’s home to investigate and make an arrest, he allegedly resisted briefly. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is due in court on April 13. In other Palos Heights police news, Atia Abdallah, 20, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving without a license, failure to wear a seatbelt and texting while driving. His vehicle was pulled over in the 6400 block of West 135th Street at 12:51 p.m. March 5. Bond was set at $1,500, and Surman is scheduled to appear in court on April 4. Wesam M. Abukhaled, 22, of Worth, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police stopped his vehicle in the 13000

PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:55 p.m. last Thursday. Police said they confiscated a metal smoking pipe that contained burnt residue of what they suspected was cannabis. Abukhaled’s court date is April 4. Police charged Karolina A. Sokol, 18, of Palos Hills, with speeding, no proof of insurance, illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, and illegal transportation of alcohol. Her vehicle was curbed by police in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 3:03 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $2,000, and Sokol is scheduled to appear in court on April 4. Heather K. Bucci, 23, of Oak Forest, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and failure to yield to another vehicle. Police stopped her vehicle in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:16 p.m. last Sunday. Bond was set at $3,000, and Bucci’s court date is April 4.

Beware grandparents scam From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller

The grandparent scam has been around for a few years, but the scam and scam artists have beA Palos Park resident called come more sophisticated. Thanks last Friday to report an attempted to the Internet and social networkgrandparent scam phone call. ing sites, a criminal can sometimes In this case, as is usual, a grand- uncover personal information about parent was called by someone who their targets, which makes the imsounds like his or her grandchild personations more believable. For who claimed to be in trouble and example, the actual grandson may needed money. mention on his social networking Be alert, if you receive a strange site that he’s a photographer who call like this hang up and find out often travels to Mexico. When conwhere your grandchild actually is tacting the grandparents, the phony by calling them directly or through grandson will say he’s calling from another family member. If you stay Mexico, where someone stole his on the line, ask a lot of questions camera equipment and passport. or just ask them something perCommon scenarios include: sonal that would be impossible for • A grandparent receives a stranger to know the answer. phone call (or sometimes an ePolice remind you to be suspi- mail) from a “grandchild.” If it cious if any of the following hap- is a phone call, it’s often late at pen: night or early in the morning when • A grandchild calls from a far- most people aren’t thinking that away location. clearly. Usually, the person claims • The grandchild says “it’s me,” to be traveling in a foreign country or “it’s your grandson,” or “it’s and has gotten into a bad situayour favorite grandchild.” tion, like being arrested for drugs, • The grandchild is in some getting in a car accident, or being trouble or some type of distress mugged…and needs money wired • The caller asks for money to ASAP. And the caller doesn’t want be wire transferred. his or her parents told. • Resist the pressure to act • Sometimes, instead of the quickly. “grandchild” making the phone • Try to contact your grandchild call, the criminal pretends to be or another family member to dean arresting police officer, a lawtermine whether or not the call is yer, a doctor at a hospital, or some legitimate. other person. And we’ve also re• Never wire money based on a ceived complaints about the phony request made over the phone or in grandchild talking first and then an e-mail, especially overseas. Wir- handing the phone over to an acing money is like giving cash—once complice…to further spin the fake you send it, you can’t get it back tale.

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Heights aldermen greet Mr. Lincoln Fritz Klein in character as Abraham Lincoln entertained guests at the Southwest Conference of Mayors’ annual breakfast meeting and vendors event for area municipal officials last Saturday at a banquet hall in Palos Hills. The actor portraying the 16th president of the United States posed later with Palos Heights Aldermen Jeffrey Key (1st Ward ) and Jack Clifford (2nd Ward). The mayor’s conference is led by Palos Hills Mayor Gerald R. Bennett, its longtime president.

Man charged with aggravated battery A Riverdale man was charged with aggravated battery Feb. 24 after allegedly punching both a student and instructor at an Orland Park school, police said. Devanta D. Floyd, 18, repeatedly hit a fellow student in the face in a classroom at ITT Technical Institute, 11551 W. 184th Place, according to the police report. He eventually was restrained. The victim reportedly told police he had no idea what led Floyd to punch him. An instructor removed Floyd from the classroom to question him about the incident. During their conversation, Floyd punched him twice in the face with a closed fist, police said. Floyd later reportedly told

Mounia R. Williams, 33, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving and possession of maripolice that he was upset over a juana Feb. 22 after a stop in the recent death in his family, police 80 block of Orland Square Drive, said. He added that he did not police said. She has a March 25 like the way the instructor and court date. classmate were looking at him, William M. Erdman, 18, of Orpolice said. land Park, was charged with retail In other Orland Park police theft Feb. 21 after stealing a pack news, Dariel L. Gills, 24, of of condoms from a store in the Orland Park, was charged with 14600 block of LaGrange Road, domestic battery Feb. 26 after a police said. Erdman was arrested disturbance in the 7200 block of in the 9900 block of 151st Street 157th Street, police said. shortly after the alleged theft, Khalid W. Abdelkhalik, 29, of police said. Joliet, was charged with retail Shakira P. Moricra, 23, of Chitheft Feb. 25 after stealing mer- cago, was charged with retail theft chandise from a store at Orland and driving on a suspended liSquare, police said. cense after stealing approximately

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Heights cops plan St. Patrick’s DUI and seatbelt crackdown thru weekend Palos Heights Police will conduct special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day holiday to crack down on drunk drivers. Unbuckled motorists also will be ticketed. “We are reminding everyone this weekend to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket,” said Sgt. Jeff Crowley. “If you plan on drinking alcohol, designate a sober driver before the party begins. Be responsible or risk a DUI.” “Too often, St. Patrick’s Day can be a deadly and dangerous time on our roadways because of drunk driving,” Crowley said. “That is why starting today ( March 13), and running through March 17, we will be working overtime utilizing extra patrols to catch and arrest anyone who is driving drunk.” In addition to looking for drunk drivers, Palos Heights Police will be stepping up seat belt enforcement particularly at night when seat belt usage rates are lowest. Sgt. Crowley said always designating a sober driver and not letting friends drive drunk are just two simple steps to help avoid a tragic crash or an arrest for drunk driving. Other important

tips include: If you are hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party: • Remember, you can be held liable and prosecuted if someone you serve is involved in a drunk driving crash; • Make sure all of your guests designate a sober driver in advance or help arrange ride-sharing with other sober drivers; • Serve lots of food and include lots of non-alcoholic beverages at the party; • Keep the phone numbers for local cab companies handy and take the keys away from anyone who is thinking of driving drunk. If you are attending a St. Patrick’s Day party: • Designate a sober driver before the party begins and give that person your car keys; • If you do not have a designated driver, ask a sober friend for a ride home, call a cab, sober friend or family member to pick you up or just stay where you are and sleep it off until you are sober; • Never let a friend leave your sight if you think they are about to drive while drunk;

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Sheriff Dart endorses Barrett Thomas Dart, Cook County Sheriff, has announced that he is supporting Michael Barrett for judge in the 15th Judicial SubCircuit in Tuesday’s Illinois primary election. Sheriff Dart stated, “We are fortunate to have such a respected lawyer seek the judgeship. I have the utmost respect for my friend Michael Barrett.” Shown are Barrett (left) and Sheriff Dart.

• Always buckle up – it is still your best defense against a drunk driver. “Driving drunk is a deadly decision and it is against the law. We will show zero tolerance,” Sgt. Crowley said. “So remember, designate a sober driver before the party begins and always buckle up.”

The St. Patrick’s Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Crackdown is funded by federal traffic safety funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety.” —Palos Heights Police Department

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$1,300 worth of merchandise from four stores at Orland Square, police said. She appeared in court on March 10. Jennifer P. Tzavaras, 30, of Mokena, was charged with drunken driving, no insurance, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving too fast for conditions Feb. 21 following an accident in the 14200 block of Union Avenue, police said. She’ll be in court on March 19. Jose R. Ortega, 48, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Feb. 16 after stealing items from a store in Orland Square, police said. Ortega admitted to the police that he stole goods from the store on Feb. 2 and 9 as well.

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Fourteen Sandburg High School students earned Silver and Honorable Mention. They are Epiphany Cano (top from left), Emily Leyva, Matt Lusa, BriElle Achterhof, Dempsey Deless, (bottom) Caitlyn Galassi, Marilyn Lamanna, Alexis Vlahos, and (not pictured) Rachel Komorowski, Madeline McCormick, Craig Stevens, Rebecca Acklin, Scott Cleary, Taylor Lach,

Sandburg talents earn Gold Keys to national competition in N.Y. by Carla Erdey District 230 Four Sandburg art students are competing nationally in New York after winning Gold at the Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Competition. Dempsey Deless, Alexis Vlahos, Marilyn Lamanna and Craig Stevens won Gold Keys for their art at the Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Competition Downers Grove North High School. Dempsey, Alexis and Marilyn won gold for individual pieces while Craig earned his for a portfolio of eight works. These works are currently in New York competing on the national level against all the gold metal winners from through out the United States. The announcement of the final results will be announced March 17. In addition, 14 other Sandburg High School art students won Silver and Honorable Mention awards. Caitlyn Galassi, Rachel Komorowski, Marilyn Lamanna, Madeline McCormick and Craig Stevens won Silver, while BriElle Achterhof, Rebecca Acklin, Epiphany Cano, Scott Cleary, Dempsey Deless, Caitlyn Galassi,

Volunteers for Moraine Valley Community College’s Literacy Program are currently being recruited to tutor adults who read, write or compute math at or below a ninthgrade level or who need additional help in learning English. Tutors commit to teaching basic reading, math, computer, or English skills to an assigned student for two hours each week for one year. Regular meeting days and times are decided by the tutor and the student. The Literacy Program offers tutoring at local libraries, the main campus in Palos Hills and college extension centers in Blue Island and Tinley Park. Tutors can choose a location close to their work or home. Volunteers should be high school graduates over the age of 18. Teaching experience is not required. Volunteers must complete 12 hours of mandatory training, which can be completed online at cyberdriveillinois.com. Moraine Valley also is hosting training sessions from 6 to 9 p.m., on Thursdays, March 20 and 27, and April 3 and 10. Tutors must attend all four sessions. To volunteer or sign up for the training, or for more information about Moraine Valley’s Literacy Program, call 608-4151.

Moraine Valley naturalization ceremony About 100 new United States citizens may swear their Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at Moraine Valley Community College on Friday, March 21. The ceremony will begin at 10 a.m., in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The community is welcome to attend. Moraine Valley, working in conjunction with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is the first Illinois community college to host such a ceremony. The program will Four Sandburg High School students won Gold Keys. They are include a keynote address by Dr. Dempsey Deless (from left) Marilyn Lamanna, Alexis Vlahos, and Sylvia Jenkins, president of MoCraig Stevens (not pictured). raine Valley, the administration of the Oath of Allegiance, patriotic Taylor Lach, Marilyn Lamanna, the Suburban Chicago Region this music, and a presentation of cerEmily Leyva and Matt Lusa won year. There are more than 100 af- tificates. A reception will follow the Honorable Mention. filiates across the country holding ceremony. This is the 91st year for the Regional Adjudications. More than The naturalization ceremony is Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. 250,000 works in writing and art being organized by the college’s Some 2,430 works in 15 different were submitted across the United Democracy Commitment commitcategories were submitted within States this year. tee, which works to promote civic

Student News Siobhan Bennet, of Palos Park, and Julianna Magnan, of Orland Park, are members of the Science Bowl Team at Mother McAuley High School, which won the Regional Science Bowl held Feb 22 at Evanston High School. They have won an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national championship April 24-28. Julianna and Siobhan are two of eight girls on the McAuley team. *** Mother McAuley High School student Maureen Berglind, of Palos Heights, was part of the second-place Math Macs team in the junior/senior eight-person competition at the Regional Math Contest held Feb. 22 at Chicago State University. Kelly Calcagno, of Orland Park, and Faith Primozic, of Palos Heights, were part of the second-place team in the freshmen/sophomore eight-person competition. Emily Gildea, of Palos Park, and Meghan Rokas, of Palos Heights, participated in the contest, but didn’t place. ***

Malika Anderson, of Orland Park, was named to the Merit List of Oxford College, the twoyear liberal arts division of Emory University in Oxford, Ga., for the 2013 fall semester. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.0 or higher during the previous semester to be named to the Merit List. *** Jenna Boures, of Orland Park, was named to the President’s List at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, for the Fall 2013 semester. Students must achieve a perfect 4.0 grade-point average to earn this honor. *** Conor Doyle, of Orland Park, and Patrick Hurley, of Palos Heights, The following local students were named to the University of Dayton’s Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester. *** Troy Payton, of Orland Park, earned Dean’s List honors for the Fall 2013 semester at Maryville University in St. Louis. Payton is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in sport business management.

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Moraine Valley OSHA classes Securing a 10-Hour OSHA card may increase the chance of employment in construction. Moraine Valley Community College will offer an OSHA 10-Hour Construction workshop at its Palos Hills campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy, in March. The free OSHA 10-Hour Construction workshop, offered in partnership with the Illinois Teamsters/Employers Apprenticeship and Training Fund affiliated with Joint Councils 25 and 26, will be March 22 and 23, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Upon successful completion of the required OSHA exam, students will receive a 10-Hour Construction card issued by the Department of Labor. This card is a resume booster and can be presented to current or future employers. For more information about this or other noncredit courses, call Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at 974-5690 or email ccce@morainevalley.edu. Seating is limited. Register today in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 on campus, or by calling 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Academic Focus, then “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes.”

District 230 Legacy Hall dinner The District 230 Foundation will host the Legacy Dinner on April 11 at Silver Lake Country Club. At the dinner, outstanding alumni will be inducted into the District 230 Foundation Legacy Hall. Legacy Hall was established to recognize and showcase graduates who have created a legacy for current and future students to follow in the halls of District 230. It honors graduates of Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools who exemplify the core mission of District 230: adults prepared to realize their life-long potential in an ever-changing world. Nominations are accepted in nine categories: Arts and Entertainment; Business and Commerce; Community and Volunteerism; Education and Humanities; Government and Military; Philanthropy and Non-Profit; Science and Technology and Sports and Recreation. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at www.d230foundation. org The Legacy Hall Class of 2014 includes: Edward Andrew Jr., president, Andrew Family Foundation, Sandburg Class of 1976; Jonathan Beyer, opera singer, Sandburg Class of 1999; Katie Eberling, USA Bobsled Team member, Stagg Class of 2006; James Gee, director of Space and Astrophysics Research Engineering, University of Chicago,

Stagg crafts show call for vendors Crafters are sought for the Stagg High School Music Boosters annual arts and crafts show to be held Saturday and Sunday, March 22 and 23, at Stagg, 111th Street and Roberts Road in Palos Hills. The show is well-received and well-attended. Cost is $95 per 80 sq. ft. booth space for the two-day run of the show. For information or to receive an application, call 974-7520 or 361-8298.

St. Alexander 8th-grade class Fannie May sale St. Alexander School in Palos Heights will hold a Fannie May candy sale now through March 20, just in time to fill Easter baskets. Save 5 percent off on all orders. The candy order forms are located on the bench outside of the school office and in the SAVE Room at St. Alexander Church. All proceeds from the candy sale will benefit the St. Alexander 8th grade Class of 2014 graduation events and activities. Checks can be made payable to St. Alexander School. All order forms can be returned to the box marked Fannie May outside the school office. The candy orders will be delivered to home addresses the week of April 9. For more information, contact Therese at TOBM146@aol.com or call 535-6884.

Time for Two at St. Alexander St. Alexander School in Palos Heights will host a Time for Two program for 2- year-old toddlers preparing to enter preschool in the Fall 2014. The four-week program is an introductory class for moms and toddlers and encourages development through play and learning activities. The program begins on Tuesday, March 18, and runs each Tuesday through April 8. The class will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Alexander School, at 126th and 71st Avenue. Participants will experience learning through music movement, large and fine motor activities, snack and social development. The cost of the four week session is $50. Both mom and child attend the class. St. Alexander School is a Nationally Recognized Blue Ribbon School committed to the enrichment of God’s Children. St. Alexander serves students from preschool through 8th grade and offers a full-day 4-year-old preschool program. For more information, contact Mrs. Martino at 448-0408 or Mrsmmartino@gmail.com. Visit the website at www.stalexanderschool.com to explore all St. Alexander has to offer.

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Shepard High School seniors Rachel Habina, of Worth, and Catie Petrak, of Palos Heights, won first place in the “Ready, Set, Cook” competition sponsored by Kendall College in Chicago. Based on the popular television show “Chopped,” the competition involved preparing a mystery basket of ingredients. Habina and Petrak were given an hour to plan and cook their meals. Their mystery basket included eggs, chorizo or Italian sausage, and a baguette, so they decided to make a deconstructed Mexican skillet. They sautéed chorizo, dipped the baguette in the oil from the chorizo, and melted white cheddar cheese. Then, they topped the cheesy baguette with a friend egg. They also made two sides—a potato hash with bacon, jalapeño, garlic, salt and pepper along with a fresh chopped salsa with tomato, onion, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, pepper and red bell pepper.

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Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights competed at the state DECA competition on March 6 and 7. Of the 23 students who qualified to compete at the state level, two students placed and will go on to compete at the National DECA competition in Atlanta in May. Dan Venhuizen took first in state in Business Marketing Services and the team of Dan Venhuizen and Kyle Starostka placed 2nd in Advertising Campaign. Several other students were awarded medals for their high quality work. Andy Aardema and Tom Iwema placed as a team in Entrepreneurship Plan, Cody Starostka and Todd Schleyer medaled in Promotional Plan in Fashion Marketing. In addition, Tom Iwema was recognized in Marketing Management and Todd Schleyer was recognized in Marketing Apparel. Shown are Kyle Starostka (from left),Todd Schleyer, of Palos Heights, Cody Starostka, Andy Aardema of Orland Park, Tom Iwema of Oak Lawn, Dan Venhuizen and sponsor Ken Kreykes.

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Community Notes Meet and greet Kendall Coyne Olympic silver medalist Kendall Coyne will meet fans next Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The open house is planned in honor of the Palos Heights resi-

dent who played as a member of the U.S. women’s hockey team in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Coyne will be presented by Mayor Bob Straz with a gift on behalf of the city and will meet with residents and sign autographs. Light refreshments will be served.

are due by March 21. Order forms are available at City Hall, the Palos Heights Public Library, the Recreation Center and at Lake Katherine. Order forms are also available on the club’s Facebook page. The club needs the pre-order forms completed by March 21 so that Ted’s Greenhouse can supply it with all the needed flowers and herbs. Heights Woman’s There will be some items availClub flower sale able at the flower sale pickup Palos Heights Woman’s Club day to be held on Saturday, May annual flower sale order forms 17.

Club Activities Sons of Italy will meet Commish Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos, chairman of Finance on the MWRD board, will speak before the Leone D’Oro Order of Sons of Italy on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 p.m., at Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Commissioner Spyropoulos will talk about the spring thaw and the Deep Tunnel. She received her law degree from John Marshall Law School and her MBA from Loyola University. She was appointed by Gov. Quinn to a vacant seat on the MWRD board. She is a member of the Chicago, Illinois and Women’s bar associations, The Sierra Club, Illinois League

of Conservation Voters and is the national affairs chairwoman for the Independent Voters of Illinois. She was a researcher for Nomura Research Institute in London.

Town and Country Art League The Town and Country Art League meet this Friday, March 14 at 7 p.m. at the Palos Heights. Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Diana Garrett, a fine art specialist for Prismacolor Fine Art Product, will be this month’s demonstrator. Her work has been exhibited in the Artspace Gallery, the Burpee Museum of Natural History, Midway Museum and the Rockford Art Scene. Members will hold a competition of flowers, in any medium. The pubic is invited. Guests are asked to donate $5. Info at (708) 349-1274.

The League will hold its public library exhibits in March at Acorn in Oak Forest, with Kay O’Brien exhibiting; Green Hills library with works of Peg O’Leary, and Palos Park Library with works by Gerrylea Ferrriter.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The following will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. • Featured product - Learn how the library provides access to thousands of audiobooks, ebooks and other downloadable items through Media on Demand on Monday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. Devices, including tablets, the Kindle and other e-readers will be discussed and demonstrated. Learn about software, device capability, checkout and more, available to you with your Palos Heights library card. • Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on March 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. • Join others who love the game at the Scrabble Club on Tuesday, March 18, from 1 to 3 p.m. New players always welcome. • The Tuesday Evening Book Discussion on March 18, at 7 p.m., will discuss “The Cove” by Ron Rash, available for pick up at the library. • Thursdays at the Movies on March 20 will show the film “Captain Phillips.” There will be three showings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. • Enjoy traditional Irish music and American standards with the

six musicians of Grace Notes this Sunday, March 16, at 1:30 p.m. • Join Dr. Anton Fakhouri, who will discuss the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for arthritis of the hand and wrist, on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m. • Vivienne Porter of C3 Solutions will present Secrets of Selling on eBay on Wednesday, March 19, at 7 p.m. Learn the basics as you are guided through the process of placing an item up for sale live on the site. • Take the AARP Driver Safety Program designed for the older driver on Saturday, March 22, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Complete the course and earn a certificate that may lead to a discount on your auto insurance. Payment is required in advance at the library when registering: $15 for AARP members, $20 others. Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Wellness fair with Dr. Principe dinner and presentation will benefit Dist. 230

The District 230 Foundation will benefit from a Health & Wellness Evening featuring speaker Dr. John R. Principe, founder of WellBeingMD in Palos Heights, on Thursday, April 3 at Silver Lake Country Club The Swallow Cliff Chapter of in Orland Park. The evening will feature wellness-related vendors beginning at 4:30 p.m. A healthy meal prepared the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. this using Dr. Principe’s special recipes will be served at 6:30 p.m. The doctor will share his presentation Saturday, March 15, at the Palos “A Simple Recipe for a Healthier America” at 7:30 p.m. With more than 25 years of practice, Dr. Principe created WellBeingMD in 2009 to be a comprehenHeights Public Library, 12501 S. sive internal medicine, holistic and wellness oriented practice serving the Palos-Orland greater area. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. Membership in the DAR is a Now recognized locally and nationally for its dedication to bringing up-to-date lifestyle medicine to its unique opportunity to honor one’s patients, WellBeingMD understands the need for consistent, individualized care. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at www.d230foundation.org or by sending a check payable lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American to District 230 Foundation to 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. Proceeds support innovative Revolution. Prospective members learning at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools through the District 230 Foundation. and guests from all south and southwest suburbs are welcome to attend. For more information, email the chapter at swallowcliffdar@gmail.com.

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Teen Download Class Learn how to download music, movies, and more today (Thursday), at 7 p.m. Grades 6 and up are welcome. Teen Gaming Unwind at the end of the week with gaming in our Young Adult area on Fridays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. for grades 6 and up. Pajama Time Everyone is invited to Pajama Time on Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Wear your pjs, bring your blankie, and listen to a great story. Teen Book Discussion Join our discussion of the science fiction novel, In the After by Demitria Lunetta on Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Children in grades 6 and up are invited to attend.

Library Notes Mah Jongg

The Palos Heights Public Library is looking for both experienced and novice American Mah Jongg players. Meet at the Library on Tuesday, March 25, at 1 p.m., to play Heights library with and learn from those who Youth programs are experienced players. Bring Caudill Book Talk your game with you. Also, the Explore the list of Caudill nomi- library is looking for donations of nated titles each month with a gently used American Mah Jongg food, craft, or something more. games. Space is limited; call to “The Running Dream” will be register 448-1473; ask for Adult discussed today (Thursday), at 4 Services. The library is at 12501 p.m., for children in grades 4-8. S. 71st Ave.

Oak Lawn. Toy donations can be dropped off at Living Word Lutheran A toy drive has begun in Church, call the church at Memory of Matthew Meier by 403-9673 for times to deliver. his family who are members of The hospital has an extensive Living Word Lutheran Church in list of appropriate items for doOrland Park. nation that can be viewed at The toys will be donated to LivingWordOrland.org. Only Advocate Children’s Hospital in new toys are accepted; no stuffed animals). A short list of suggested items are soft rubber balls, infant rattles, teething toys, any Laugh and Learn Toys (English and Spanish), wooden puzzles, board games, puzzles, craft/ paint/model Sets, activity/coloring books. A memorial fund is also being set up at a local bank to help McCord benefit the family with funeral expenses at Buona and associated problems of losing McCord Gallery & Cultural a young child. Monetary donaCenter’s Outreach Program provides art classes for the developmentally disabled clients of Park Lawn and entertainment for the residents of Sunrise Senior Living. This Saturday, March 15, Buona at 9525 W. 131st St. in Orland Park (708-274-8770) or at 7417 Cass Avenue, Darien (630-9632333) will hold a benefit for the program. Fifteen to twenty-five percent (15-25 percent ) of all sales generated in the restaurant or at the express catering counter by McCord’s group will be donated to McCord. Dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and even catering orders placed and picked-up that day, all count. Customers must present the official fundraising flyer upon ordering. You may pick up the flyer at McCord or give them a call at 671-0648 and they will e-mail it to you. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th LaGrange Road), Palos Park. Visit www.mccordgallery. org.

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tions can be sent to Living Word Lutheran Church, 16301 S. Wolf Road, Orland Park, 60467, with a note that it should be forwarded on to the Matt Meier Memorial Fund.

Got yarn? Both the Worth Township Knitting and crocheting groups are looking for donations of yarn to enable them to continue supplying much needed lap robes for veterans at Hines Veteran’s Hospital. Yarn donations may be dropped off at Worth Township, receptionist, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. The Township is open Monday – Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please use the south entrance. (371-2900)

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Golden Oaks celebrate member’s 101st birthday The Golden Oaks Seniors met at the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church on March 5 to begin their 2014 season and celebrate the 101st birthday of one of their own. Shown with musical guest, the Convertibles, are Susan Gracie, Frances Watson, her daughter, Mary Frances Watson, and Margaret Dehne. Tom, Lou, Ron and Glenn make the Convertibles. They perform Doo Wop and barbershop harmony. Guests enjoyed a lunch of corned beef and cabbage before the quartet performed. A special highlight of the day was celebrating the 101st birthday of longtime Golden Oaks member Frances Watson, who attended this first Golden Oaks meeting of the 2014 season despite the snowy weather.

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From March 11, 2004

10 Years Ago This Week Regional News Publisher Charles Richards donated $1,000 to the “Building Minds: the Next Step” fundraising campaign for the Palos Heights Public Library, spearheaded by library board member Patricia Eden (center) and Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage. Richards is the honorary chairman of the campaign. The campaign, aimed at expanding the [then-newly reconstructed, enlarged] library’s collection of materials and equipment, officially began last Friday when Richards donated the $1,000. Richards noted The Regional has been a staunch supporter of the library since it opened in 1947, and has always given its editorial support to various library referendums. Richards’ mother, Virginia, longtime co-editor of The Regional, worked as a volunteer part-time librarian and at the time of he death in 1995 asked that memorial donations be given to the library, he said.

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From March 11, 2004

10 Years Ago This Week The Palos Heights Fire Protection District’s second firehouse, under construction for almost a year and a half, is now fully staffed and operational. It is currently equipped with a fire engine and an ambulance, but the spacious bay can hold up to four fire engines.

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Bury says Oak Lawn blog ‘motivated by hate’

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WHATI? You may have noticed that the WHATIZIT? headline is cut in half. That’s because Worth’s Robert Solner was misidentified as being from Oak Lawn and thinks that the cranky Board of Directors should suffer the same half-credit punishment that the readers suffer. And we all know that penalty is getting half your name in the paper. So half of WHATIZIT? is what you see on top. It was no news flash that last week’s photo was the antenna from a TV news truck. It was NBC 5’s to be precise, but we were just asking for the news truck part. Willow Springs’ Harrison Debre was back in the saddle of being the first one to submit the correct answer. Others who got it right were Palos Park’s Wayne Hanson, Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl, Oak Lawn’s Laura Heneghan and Bob Foley, Worth’s E.J. Oahueke, Russ Martin, Sandy Joiner, Robert Solner, Theresa and George Rebersky and Celeste Cameron, Chicago Ridge’s Dan Higgins and Dana Oswald and Evergreen Park’s Henrietta Mysliwiec, Jen Merchantz and Vince Vizza. Negatory guesses were of a CB tower, ham radio antenna and a cable TV relay station. The clue for this week is that it is something that needs to be cleared. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT? (not WHATI) on the subject line. Give us your name and home town as well.

The gloves are off. Until now, Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury has not said much about the anonymous website that I affectionately call the Cowardly Blog. The blog was started by former mayor Dave Heilmann last year but he said he no longer has time for it. For a long time, people had suspicions and educated guesses as to who was still running it but the bloggers insisted on keeping it a secret. They thought that taking shots at people behind the mask of anonymity is noble and a new style of journalism that makes their stories more important than the byline. Using that logic, you could feel sorry for a kid who kills his parents because now he is an orphan. The Cowardly Blog does come up with some solid journalistic work because it has some great inside information. But it also takes a few too many liberties with its own ethics and Bury, who has become the largest target, said it no longer bothers her. But I think it still bothers her. When Bury and Worth Mayor Mary Werner were guests at the League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland area Saturday morning at the Palos Heights Library, the two mayors were asked about how tough it was to deal with negative campaigning against them. That’s when Bury took off the gloves. She said that she is still getting attacked through this blog and named names. “The content is written by seated trustee Bob Streit and his business partner Dennis Brennan,’’ she said. “They have developed this website. They will take any angle — as long as it’s negative – and throw it out there. You could say nothing — you could show up and smile and they will be like ‘look, she’s doing nothing.’ You do anything and it’s ‘look what she did.’ It’s really disheartening

just wallow in this stuff. At first it was hurtful. It’s kind of like the schoolyard bully tactics. It’s pretty aggressive to this day in Oak Lawn. But it’s fine. I’m here to do a job.’’ Since the Cowardly Blog freby Jeff quently canonizes Streit, it’s no Vorva surprise his name surfaced. Streit would not return calls to find out his association with the blog. and small-minded. Bury said that fighting with “These are people who are re- the blog is in the past. ally motivated by hate and that’s “At first I wanted to say ‘they wrong. I think people are tired are lying [and] I’m going to do of that.’’ what you did. I’m going to reShe wasn’t done. spond to everything.’’’ she said. “I’m a single woman and “I would be up until 2 a.m. typing they’ve called me a lesbian,’’ Bury a response and I wasn’t going to said. “It’s unbelievable. There is put up with it. Then I realized no bottom to the depths they want that if I do this, I’m going to get to drag this. I’m not looking down nothing done and then they win. there. I’m looking ahead. I’m look- So they don’t win by being negaing forward. We want to nurture tive. I think they lost. But they and grow and collaborate and de- would really be victorious if I got velop. It’s not in my playbook to nothing accomplished.

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“I’m just going to be aware of them but I’m not going to let them drag me into the mud. I don’t really have an interest in answering every single lie out there. But they are getting really good at it in respect to social media.’’ Werner chimed in with her displeasure of having Oak Lawn’s soap opera foisted on her via the Cowardly Blog’s e-mails to the world. “Every mayor in the Southwest conference gets those silly messages from that organization,” Werner said. “It’s almost as if we signed up for it.’ This drama could go on for a while. It’s sometimes difficult to tell which side is right and which side is wrong. But we do know that one side is more than willing to put their name on what they say and the others are willing to be noble cowards.

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Worth Mayor Mary Werner (left) and Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury were guests of the League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area Saturday morning at the Palos Heights Library. Both were recognized for becoming their villages’ first female mayors and for knocking out incumbent mayors during last year’s election. They spoke and answered questions for 75 minutes.

The Regional News Thursday, March 13, 2014

Pick of the Litter By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com Dear Dr. Fleming, My 7-year-old Whippet, Charlie, has been limping on one of his legs for about three days. I’ve felt up and down the leg and he doesn’t hurt. Last night my wife told me to look at the bottom of his foot and in the middle of one of the pads is a yellow-looking circle like a small button. I pushed on it and Charlie cried. Do you know what this could be? Mark, Palos Park Dear Mark, Considering breed, the location, the appearance and the pain elicited when you pushed on it I would say, without looking at it, that Charlie has a corn, also called a keratoma. These lesions are similar to the hard corn lesions seen on human feet, which are associated with chronic pressure or abrasion and overlie bony prominences where there is insufficient soft tissue between the skin and underlying bone. We see these primarily in Sight hounds and especially in greyhounds that have been rescued from the racetracks. The corns are typically well-demarcated, circumscribed tough lesions with a central core of keratin that is usually cone-shaped. The cones can look like scar tissue and they cause pain and inflammation. Clinical signs associated with corns include pain (limping) when walking and pain when the corn is palpated, as you saw. Sometimes the nails on the affected paw may show excessive growth if the dog shifts his weight to the back of the foot.

Meet Jackie and Mack from Orland Park. There are three theories of why corns develop in dogs. The first theory is that cuts or punctures of the pad, or pieces of foreign material, result in accumulation of scar tissue, which results in the formation of a corn. The second theory is that a corn lesion is the result of a papilloma virus infection. The third theory for corn development is that repetitive mechanical trauma in the form of pressure and abrasion causes the corn. It is this third theory, which seems to be the most widely accepted. In our practice we treat corns surgically. We make an elliptical incision around the corn and remove it with blunt and sharp dissection. The wound is sutured

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closed and a pressure-relief bandage is placed on the foot for two weeks. Two recommended, but hard to follow, practices to prevent new corns from forming is to avoid walking the dog on hard surfaces and using padded dog booties. For people, local padding comes in the form of corn pads, donutshaped foam rubber pads with an adhesive surface placed with the hole over the corn. Show me a dog that will leave something like this on, and we’ll call Timmy and Lassie and introduce them to each other. Don’t waste yourself in rejection, nor bark against the bad, but chant the beauty of the good. —Ralph Emerson.

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their child on the right path. This workshop is free, but registration is required. Call 403-4111.

sign of The Center’s brand, showcase the new, interactive website and introduce the programming Orland Township’s Youth and initiative. Family Services department will The Cancer Support Center hold the workshop for parents of gives strength, guidance and supCancer Support teens on Tuesday, March 25, at 7 Center annual meeting port to anyone living with a cancer p.m., at Orland Township, 14807 diagnosis, as well as to their loved S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. The Cancer Support Center ones. The Center is a commuWhat can parents do if their will hold its annual meeting nity-based, volunteer-driven, doteen has started using drugs is on Thursday, March 20, at The nor-supported organization. The the topic to be presented by David Cancer Support Center, 2028 Elm programs, resources and services Lee of Intervention Services and Road in Homewood. are always delivered by profesTechnologies Inc. and the Rev. Jim Join The Cancer Support Cen- sional therapists, counselors, Swarthout of Rosecrance Health ter community as they celebrate nutritionists, and experts. These Network. Offered for families of 20 years of services and pro- services are provided in a warm, teens who are experimenting or gramming to those living with welcoming and nurturing setting in a pattern of use with alcohol cancer. The meeting will reflect at no cost to participants. or drugs, this workshop intends to the organization’s milestones and For more information on educate parents about teens and while sharing their goals for the our programs and services, call drug use and provide answers to coming years. 798-9171 or visit us at www. what steps parents can take to get This event will feature the rede- cancersupportcenter.org.

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Community basks in Kendall’s Silver Glow Olympic silver medalist and Palos Heights resident Kendall Coyne visited the offices of attorney Michael Barrett, 6442 W. 127th St., earlier this week to show the hardware she earned on the ice in Sochi, Russia, and to support Barrett’s candidacy for Cook County Circuit Court judge in the 15th Subcircuit. Barrett, a longtime Coyne family friend, coached Coyne, 21, in youth hockey about 15 years ago. Barrett is active in local and national hockey programs. He is the Illinois Referee-in-Chief and supervisor of Ice Hockey Officials for USA Hockey. He is also the President of the Chicago Fury, a not for profit Youth Hockey Organization. Coyne is currently making the rounds in the area. She will be feted from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The day after she is honored at the library, Coyne is scheduled to appear in the Commons at Sandburg High School to and meet and greet Sandburg High School students and sign autographs. A Sandburg alum, Coyne will then be celebrated for her Olympian accomplishments at a morning assembly in the Eagle gym.

Smith Village plans free health fair Smith Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), is inviting the general public— especially retirees—to a Health Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, at 2320 W. 113th Place, in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

In addition to providing free health screenings and a variety of health information stations, the fair will include delicious tasting samples prepared by our executive chef David Somerfield who promotes the health benefits of consuming a Mediterranean-style diet.”

Houses of Worship A Sunday morning family service will be held on March 16, at 10 a.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Led the by Rev. Chris Hopkins, the service for families with children of any ages. Weather permiting, an outdoor walk may follow the service. (361-3650)

Christ Lutheran Church Orland Park The church will offer Thursday Lenten communion services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. on March 20, 27,

April 3 and 10. The liturgies and sermons at these services will follow the theme “Restored in Christ.” A luncheon sponsored by the O.W.L.S. Seniors Group will follow each Thursday morning service. The church is at 14700 S. 94th Ave. (349-0431)

Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church New education classes have begun at the church on Sundays. Ben Austin teaches a class on Old Testament worship at 9:45 a.m. and “Son of God” is being taught by Jim Mladic Jr. in the Original

Death Notices Robert L. Bothwell

Robert L. Bothwell, of Palos Park. Beloved husband of Linda Bothwell (nee Van Kooten), Devoted father of Brad and Karen, Ryan and Emiko, Lora and Nana and Donna and Mark. Proud grandfather of Faith, Dylan, Dejaih, Ema, Kai and Violet. Dear brother of two brothers and two sisters. Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation and funeral service were held at the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home in Orland Park. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674-0001 or Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 5000 S. 5th Ave., Hines, IL 60141, would be appreciated.

Sanctuary, also at 9:45 a.m. Lenten services continue at the Contemporary worship service at 8:30 a.m. and the regular worship service at 11 a.m. The Children Choirs will sing at both services and the Handbell Choir will play at the 11a.m. service. Children’s ministry during worship at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wee Church throughout worship for children ages 2 and 3 in the Sonrise Room. Children’s worship time dismissed during the worship service for pre-K through 5th grade for children in Primary Hall. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. (448-5220.)

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Smith Village resident Suzanne Conway, formerly of Oak Lawn, receives information about home care services during last year’s Health Fair at Smith Village. The 2014 Health Fair for residents and local retirees is scheduled for Wednesday, March 26, at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

Those who serve Army National Guard Pvt. Rory D. Lynch has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of

basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

Lynch is the son of Jeniffer and Brian Lynch, of Orland Park. He is a 2013 graduate of Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox.

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Besides Chef Somerfield’s cooking demonstrations at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., visitors can participate in an interactive display to learn about the amounts of fat and sugar content found in common foods. They can also speak with representatives from Overeaters Anonymous and obtain health and nutrition information about the advantages of consuming a Mediterranean diet from wellness coordinator Phil Blundell and registered dietitians Jennifer Nedbal and Sarah Blackburn. Free blood pressure checks and information on home care will be available from Angels at Home Healthcare., And tests that measure oxygen saturation, body mass index and waste-tohip ratio will be provided by students from Trinity Christian College In conjunction with Alliance Rehab. Three doctors, who hold regular office hours for residents on the Smith Village campus, will be available to answer health-related questions: dentist Richard Marshall D.D.S., podiatrist Wayne Tillman D.P.M. and ophthalmologist William Grant O.D. Also, information on caring for loved ones with dementia will be offered. For more information about the Health Fair, call Smith Village at (773) 474-7300.

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The Regional News Thursday, March 13, 2014

Canada calls Palos anglers By Charles Richards Owner of Regional Publishing Corp. Since, 1968, I have taken fishing trips to many northern Canadian fly-in camps. Recently I have re-read all of the fishing articles which I have written for our local weekly newspaper. I have chosen the one trip with what I consider to have provided the most productive fishing experience, both in large size and big daily catch totals. The following is a reprint of my story which first appeared in the Regional July 27, 1972.

(Please be advised that the price quoted, the aircraft routing and the contact information have not been updated since 1972.) Great Slave Lake Lodge is currently being managed by Chummy Plummer, the son of the founder, Warren Plummer. Attention Palos fisherman. Imagine a plush fishing lodge in the heart of the rugged Canadian bush country where you can consistently catch lake trout up to 30 pounds right in front of your cabin. The easy access, scenic beauty, clear air, good food, efficient

camp management and consistently good fishing, both in size and quantity, combine to make Great Slave Lake Lodge the closest thing to an angler’s paradise I have yet discovered. Over 2,000 miles northwest of Chicago in the Northwest Territory of Canada, C. “Chummy” Plummer operates a very comfortable camp which accommodates 42 fishermen on a one-week allinclusive package which includes airfare from Winnipeg, Manitoba and the return. The basic cost is $645 plus about $100 for airfare from Chicago to Winnipeg via Northwest Orient Airlines and about $30 for two nights lodging at the Airliner Hotel in Winnipeg. The only other expenses would be for a $10 fishing license and a tip for your guide. The season runs from about June 23 to early September. I spent the week of July 7-14 at the lodge. This is one of the best weeks of the summer although this depends on the date of iceout. Reservations for the prime weeks of the season should be made a year in advance. However, there is always some time still open at the beginning of the season. There are many fine spots for fishing in Canada but Great Slave Lake Lodge enjoys the good fortune of an ideal location fishwise. Great Slave Lake is huge. It approaches the size of our Great Lakes. Yet it is divided into two parts connected by a narrows which is only a few hundred yards wide. This channel, with a strong current, is almost always teeming with big Lake Trout. The “little ones” run 4 to 6 pounds and the “average” size is about 10 pounds and twenty pounders are very common. There was not one day of my fishing trip that someone in camp didn’t catch a thirty-pound trout. Almost everyone boated his daily limit of five trout. The method used is casting or trolling at a depth of four to fifteen feet. The most popular lure is a big Flatfish, with Rapallas running second. Spoons seem to be slightly less effective. Every two fishermen have their own Indian guide, sturdy boat and new Mercury motor and plenty of gasoline. Of course, all this is included in the base price. There is no problem with wind because the narrows is sheltered by hills on all sides. Breakfast and dinner are served family style in the camp’s dinning room and its no place for a dieter. Cabins are motel style and each room has its own bathroom, heater and full electrical service supplied by the camp’s generator. The camp has a 2-way radio and is about 45-minutes flying time via Plummer’s float plane, from the nearest city which is Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. The efficient management of the lodge is as important as the excellent fishing. Many a Canadian fishing trip has been ruined when things went wrong. This almost never happens at Great Slave Lake Lodge. Plummer and partner Harold Last have many years of experience in handling the incredible number of details that make each week go so smoothly. But back to the fishing, the trout in Great Slave Lake are caught near the surface and they fight with a fury. They are delicious beyond belief when baked or fried at the daily shore lunch which is prepared by your guide. At day’s end your fish are skillfully filleted by the guide and quick frozen in the camp’s walk-in freezer. You are allowed to take out 40 pounds of frozen fillets at week’s end. In addition to trout, the lake abounds with the wily Grayling, a fish whose big dorsal fin, beautiful coloring and fighting acrobatics provide fly and spin-fishermen with a joyful change of pace. Since the area is so beautiful and the accommodations are so comfortable, there are usually four or five wives in camp each week. If you are a pilot the camp has its own 3600 ft. gravel airstrip. The fly-in rate is $497.00 per week. Rain is very rare during the season. Average daytime temperatures are in the 60’s and it is light until 2 a.m. I advise dressing in layers of lightweight clothing. Sunglasses and suntan lotion are recommended. Gloves, a hat or hood, warm socks and boots are important gear to bring. A rain suit makes an excellent wind-breaker. Don’t forget your camera and plenty of film. Beer and liquor are available at the lodge. The following is a

day-by-day report of my stay at Great Slave Lake Lodge.: Friday July 7 — Heavy traffic on the way to Ohare airport caused me to nearly miss my United flight to Toronto where I caught a CP air flight to Winnipeg. The Northwest airline strike necessitated this detour. I arrived at the Airliner hotel at 9 p.m. and went right to bed. Saturday — I was awakened at 5:30 a.m. by the desk clerk and with 41 other fishermen boarded a waiting bus at 6:30 a.m. for our trip to the airport. Our chartered Transair prop-jet left Winnipeg promptly at 7:30 a.m. Shortly afterward a hot breakfast of ham, sausages and filet mignon was served. Later a light lunch was provided. After refueling in The Pas, the plane landed in Yellowknife at 11:30 a.m. We transferred to two smaller planes for the 40 minute trip to the lodge. Lunch was served (again) in the dining room. After lunch we were assigned a guide and a cabin. I was extremely fortunate to be guided by Jean Lavelle, the most experienced and, in my opinion, the best guide in camp. After getting unpacked and rigged up, we took off in our boat at about 3 p.m. I suggested we first try casting for Grayling at the mouth of a small river. My first cast snagged a five-pound Northern. My fourth cast produced a nice grayling. Then a little later I hooked a six-pound Lake Trout which fought like a drunken sailor. Shortly afterward my spinning reel got fouled up and so we headed back to camp for a big dinner. The fresh air generates a voracious appetite. Sunday — We left the dock at 8:40 a.m. The day was cloudy. We returned to the little river but caught nothing. Then we began trolling for trout. We caught three from six to eight pounds and had one for lunch. Jean wrapped the fillets in foil after seasoning them with onions and butter and baked the trout over a small pine fire. That afternoon I caught a dozen grayling. One was only two pounds short of the would’s record. The fish were caught in Mountain river. It’s banks were covered with six feet of snow (on July 9) and I was surely the first person to visit the stream this season. Upon returning to camp I saw a 34 pound lake trout which another angler had caught right in front of camp. After dinner, which is served by very efficient high school girls, we watched a black bear cavorting on an island near the camp. In the evening I enjoyed listening to the tape cartridges I had brought. Monday — Today was beautiful. It was bright and clear and fishing was outstanding. I had decided to try casting for trout. After a one-hour boat trip to the mouth of a tiny trickle of a creek, I began casting a small Mepps spinner in about four feet of water. Soon all hell broke loose. I began catching trout on every other cast...then on every cast. After boating my limit of five, I caught and released 16 more. Then we took a very short lunch break and jumped back into the boat to resume fishing. Shortly, a strange thing happened. It began getting darker and darker. I took off my sunglasses, thinking a cloud had obscured the sun but, to my astonishment, there wasn’t a cloud in the sky and the sun was directly overhead. My Indian guide was looking very nervous which is unusual and that didn’t give me much confidence. Suddenly it “dawned” on me what the problem was. We were experiencing an eclipse of the sun. This seemed to somehow spook the fish because I only caught two more that afternoon. That night the camp was treated to a feature film shown in the dining room. Tuesday — Today I had the best fishing of my entire life. In one hour I boated 21 trout. The smallest was five pounds and the largest was 14. Then I walked up a small stream and caught 11 grayling. Two were giants. We had lunch in a 50 year old trappers cabin. After stuffing on tender trout, I went out and caught 10 more fish. The biggest was 22 pounds and a thirty-pounder broke my line right next to the boat.

try pests. As if that wasn’t bad enough, I broke my sunglasses when I slipped on a wet rock. Thursday — Today we are going after northern pike. But wind kept us from reaching our intended spot so we began looking for some likely weed beds. After a couple hours of searching, we found a small but deep creek which was full of weeds. I cautiously cast a No. 5 Mepps into the murky water and Wham! You guessed it! Pike city! Two hours later, both hands bleeding from pike-inflicted wounds, I collapsed in the soft grass on the bank, having landed about 30 Northerns ranging from 4 to 14 pounds. Some are shown in the picture accompanying this report.

Friday — My last day at Great Slave proved to be my most memorable. We flew out on a short side trip to Artillery Lake. The beauty of this long, narrow chute-like body of water is beyond description. The weather was perfect Wednesday — I went exploring and a light breeze kept the bugs today. And I discovered a beauti- away. We fished from shore with ful river south of camp and soon spinning rods. I caught 10 trout landed 19 grayling. I kept the in the fast water and they all four biggest. We cooked two for fought like Rainbows. lunch and I preferred them over Our mouth-watering trout trout. lunch was even better than Lest you think that every- usual. thing was perfect, let me tell That afternoon we flew to you about the mosquitoes. Ft. Reliance which is an Indian They were as big as flys and village. They showed us some swarmed so thick that they beautiful white fox fur pelts. looked like black smoke. Even Saturday — I’m sincerely my head net and bug spray were sorry to have to leave today. no match for the north-coun- We climbed aboard the charter-

plane at 1 p.m., stopping for fuel at Ft. Smith, and finally arriving back in Winnipeg at 8 p.m. The next day I flew back to Chicago with my fish checked as luggage. This was truly a trip to remember and one any Palos fisherman would treasure. For more information, contact Chummy Plummer, 120 Airliner Motor Hotel, Winnipeg 21, Manitoba. Of course , you’ll have to talk your wife into letting you go.

The Regional News Thursday, March 13, 2014

Financial ‘Spring Cleaning’ can brighten your investment picture The days are getting longer and warmer — a sure indication of the arrival of spring. Another sign of the season may be the urge you get to do some spring cleaning. But you might not have realized that some of the same springcleaning techniques that can be used on your home can also apply to your investments and your overall financial strategy. Here are a few ideas to consider: • Get rid of “clutter.” As you do your spring cleaning, you may well find some clutter — a bunch of items you no longer need. As an investor, you might look at your portfolio and also find “clutter” in the form of investments that are no longer appropriate for your objectives. For example, perhaps some of them are virtual duplicates of other investments you own, thereby diminishing your potential for diversification. Or maybe some investments are now too risky for your needs. In any case, you may be better off rebalancing your portfolio. • Get organized. As you clean your home, you might find ways to organize your belongings and furniture more efficiently. And you may also be able to organize your investments more effectively. One possibility: Consider consolidating your investment accounts with one provider. If you have

to make sure you have adequate disability insurance. Consult with a financial professional for information on appropriate protection vehicles. Jim • Do some “dusting.” As part Van Howe of your spring cleaning, you may need to dust furniture, shelves and other surfaces in your home. And if you’ve been investing for a long time, you may need to metaan IRA here, another one there phorically “dust off” your finanand some other investments scat- cial strategy to “freshen it up” to tered about, you may be paying reflect changes in your life. To cite more in fees and commissions one possibility, as you get close to than is necessary. By consolidat- retirement, you may need to shift ing these investments, you might some — but certainly not all — of save money and paperwork — and your growth-oriented investments more importantly, you may find it into income-producing ones. But easier, with all your investments you may also need to review and under one “roof,” to follow a sin- revise your financial strategy at gle, unified investment strategy. other points in your life, such as • Seal “cracks.” Over time, when you begin saving for your the grout between your kitchen children’s college education. or bathroom tiles can crack, so Just as spring cleaning can you’ll need to re-grout to protect bring more light into your home, your flooring. And you may find sprucing up your investment picthat, in looking at your overall ture can help you brighten your financial strategy, your “protec- financial outlook. And these imtion” component — primarily in provements can help you in all the form of insurance — might the seasons of your life. have developed some “cracks” or Jim Van Howe is a financial “chips.” Specifically, has your life advisor with Edward Jones Investinsurance kept up with changes ments, in Palos Heights. His office in your family situation? Events is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be such as marriage, remarriage or reached at 361-3400. This article the arrival of a new child can all was written by Edward Jones for trigger the need to review your life use by your local Edward Jones insurance. And you’ll also want Financial Advisor.

Orland will switch power supplier The village of Orland Park and its electricity supplier, Nordic Energy Services, have mutually agreed to terminate their agreement one month early, enabling the village to move ahead with a new supplier that will ensure a lower rate for residents to continue saving money on their electric bills. “We’ve had great feedback from residents who have saved more than $6 million collectively in electricity costs,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. In 2012, Orland Park voters approved a referendum for an electric aggregation opt-out program. The village’s current electrical aggregation contract with Nordic expires in June, 2014. Because of a recent increase in energy and electric rates, the village’s current supplier, Nordic Energy, is asking to pass rising

costs onto its customers. Because the village’s agreement with Nordic ends in June, the village is looking at other service providers to continue to save residents money, albeit, a month earlier than planned. “Over the last two years, Nordic Energy has enjoyed our relationship with Orland Park and we are happy to see that they have found a supplier that fits their unique needs going forward and wish the village the best of luck,” said Nordic Energy CEO Jim Deering. The village’s electrical aggregation consultant, NIMEC (Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative), sought proposals for the sale of electricity under the authorized electrical aggregation program. “The village moved swiftly to

find a solution for its residents that will secure long-term savings over the next three years,” said David Hoover, executive director of NIMEC. “We’re pleased that we were able to find a new supplier to keep the savings going.” “We are working on an agreement to continue to save residents and small businesses money on their electrical service,” McLaughlin said. “Because of the increasing energy rates, it may be a few cents more per kilowatt hour than what we recently had, but it will still be less than what we’d be paying if we stayed with ComEd.”. The increase is expected to remain less than the default ComEd rate that is expected to be announced in May. The village and NIMEC expect the ComEd rate to be approximately seven cents per kilowatt hour at that time.

The Crisis Center deems its annual dinner dance gala a great success

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Guests enjoying the Crisis Center’s Heart to Heart dinner dance at Silver Lake Country Club. From Lisa Blair The Crisis Center

help make it an incredible evening,” Beele added. Annually, the Crisis Center proThe Crisis Center for South vides free services to over 2,000 Suburbia’s 2014 Heart to Heart women and children who experiDinner Dance was magnificent. ence domestic abuse and events The sold out event was the most such as these help provide funding successful in the agency’s 35-year for programs. history; over 300 guests attended The evening events included in support of victims of domestic cocktails, dinner, live and silent violence. auctions, raffles, live entertain“We could not have achieved ment, and award presentations. our goals of increased attendance, Orland Park’s Therese Dubelraffle ticket sales, and donations beis, Crisis Center for South without the remarkable support Suburbia board member since from community members, busi- 2003, past board president, and ness leaders, and local dignitaries employee for the village of Orland who contributed to and attended Park, received the prestigious Dithis fundraiser,” said Christopher anne Masters Award. Beele, Special Events CoordinaThe Corporate Recognition tor of CCSS. “This year’s par- Award was presented to Steven ticipation from our board mem- Campbell, president of Bellmanbers, committee members, and Melcor LLC. Neat Repeats Renumerous other volunteers was sale volunteers were awarded the also amazing; they all generously CCSS Volunteer Spirit Award for donated their time and energy to their invaluable contribution and

Job Search Job and internship fair at Moraine

fair will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Students, alumni and com- Palos Hills. munity members who are lookProfessional business attire and ing for hourly or salary jobs resumés are required for entry. or paid or non-paid internships Registration is not required. can network with quality em- A complete list of companies ployers that have job openings expected to attend the fair and at Moraine Valley Community additional information can be College’s spring Job and Intern- found at morainevalley.edu/jrc/fair ship Fair on Thursday, March or by calling the Job Resource 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. The free Center at 974-5737.

service to the Crisis Center for nearly 30 years. Diamond Sponsors for the event were Advocate Christ Medical Center, Edward A. and Evelyn M. Dik Family Foundation, and Sheet Metal Werks. The event’s Platinum Sponsor was Republic Bank. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence. Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

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Moraine fitness center open house this Sat. Take a look around, play basketball, go for a swim, and lift some weights all for free at the Moraine Valley Community College Health, Fitness & Recreation Center’s open house this Saturday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Although the building officially opens on Monday, March 17, anyone who wants to check it out before becoming a member can use the facility for free during the five-hour event. There also will be giveaways and samples from The Bean Café. The 113,000-square-foot building on the southwest side of Moraine Valley’s campus boasts plenty of amenities, including the 15,000-square-foot Chicago Blackhawks fitness center encircled by a 1.1mile jogging track. In the fitness center are 57 cardio machines, 22 treadmills with personal viewing screens, 52 Life Fitness and Matrix selectorized and plate-loaded pieces, a free weight area, Olympic lifting platform, and four fitness studios. There’s also a four-lane pool and whirlpool that seats 12. The locker rooms include a steam room and digital lockers that are free on a daily basis. Permanent locker rentals are available for a fee. Clients have free towel usage and access to a ProShop. The Bean Café will sell healthy food and beverages. Additionally, a slate of more than 60 fitness classes will be offered free to members. Membership is $49 per month for community members, $34/month for seniors/military/Moraine Valley retirees, $26/month for recent MVCC graduates up to a year, and free for full-time students. Part-time students pay $24 for spring 2014 and $48 per semester thereafter. For more information, visit www.morainevalley.edu/hfrc.

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Igloo engineering feat in Palos Sean Seguin’s igloo that he and friends built in the yard of his family’s home in Palos Park was recently featured on WGN and ABC7 news before this week’s thaw. Sean started to build it with his brother, Ryan, and a string of friends back in January and had its official unveiling on Feb 15., just in time for his mother Linda’s surprise 50th birthday party. With help from friends, they planned the surprise party inside the igloo, warmed with a bonfire, hot coffee and cocoa, and cake, followed by a few fireworks. “That party warmed winter,” Linda Seguin said. They were able to comfortably fit 12 chairs around the fire pit inside the igloo. The family lives in a wooded area near Plush Horse in Palos Park.

Labyrinth at The Center offers place for Lenten contemplation An outdoor, paver-brick labyrinth dedicated last year at The Center in Palos Park is being readied for increased use during the Lenten season, with prayers at Stations of the Cross planned for April, according to Executive Director David Sanders. “Our labyrinth, donated by Kathryn Fontaine, a retired teacher, is always open to the public 24/7 and is conveniently located next to The Center’s main parking lot at 12700 Southwest Highway. The site of the Medieval Chartresstyle structure is surrounded by beautiful oak trees and woods,” Sanders said. “Our pastoral director, the Rev. Christine Hopkins, came up with the idea for a labyrinth and then we found an angel, Submitted photo Ms. Fontaine, who provided the funding,” Sanders said. “In addition to the labyrinth funding by Fontaine, donations from The Bring the kids to Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens to see the waterfall turn green Center’s fellowship provided the in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. This free Dye the Waterfall event will take place on Monday, March site’s landscaping.” 17, from noon to 4 p.m. People walk the labyrinth for A special “Erin Go Bragh” program for youngsters kindergarten through 5th grade will be offered many reasons – personal, psyfrom 4:15 to 5 p.m. in the Nature Center. Participants will make green river floats and a St. Paddy’s Day chological, and spiritual. Some project to take home. The “Erin Go Bragh” program costs $5 per child and requires pre-registration do it to relax, to pray, to think, with payment, which can be done in person at Lake Katherine or by mailing in a registration form. For to meditate. They can walk at more information or to request a form, call 361-1873. their own pace. Since a labyrinth Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos has only a singular walking path, Heights. unlike a maze, the goal is to reach

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In his final game as Richards’ head basketball coach, John Chappetto (above) makes a point during last Tuesday’s semifinal matchup with Stagg in the Class 4A Shepard Regional. The Chargers ended Chappetto’s career, and the Bulldogs’ season, with a 66-57 victory. Right photo, Stagg’s Brett Stratinsky helps teammate Max Strus get to his feet after the latter collided with Richards’ Jordan Cottrell during last Tuesday’s semifinal clash in the Class 4A Shepard Regional.

Class 4A Shepard Regional

Area teams knocked out of playoffs Stagg pushes Simeon to limit, Richards’ Chappetto coaches last game By Ken Karrson

And after the Chargers’ Nick Sims buried a 3-pointer with 14 Four-time defending state seconds left, only one point sepachampions aren’t easily fright- rated the two clubs. That’s when ened. Stagg boss John Daniels heard his Even when the program is coaching counterparts exhorting populated by a large number of their athletes, and in the remainyounger members, tradition and ing time the Wolverines showed reputation trump all else. That’s some mettle by blocking a shot what Simeon coaches were loudly attempt by Chargers standout reminding their players of during Max Strus. a late timeout in Friday night’s Simeon also had a bit of good Class 4A Shepard Regional fi- fortune on its side, as 3-balls nal. from Strus and Jeff Goral were But the Wolverines definitely off the mark. When the latter’s had sufficient reason to be wor- shot failed to settle into the cylried. Stagg, an opponent thought inder, the Wolverines were able to by most to be overmatched head- escape with a 47-45 victory that ing into the championship contest, netted them a 12th consecutive had instead nipped at Simeon’s regional title. heels all evening. The win was Simeon’s 30th

straight in postseason play and definitely among its hardest to come by. “I think Simeon knows who Stagg is now,” Daniels said. “We earned respect. I’ve never gotten so many congratulations from people after a loss. “We played our hearts out and it was like a perfect team game. We had it right there and we almost did it.” Not surprisingly, the Wolverines focused their defensive attention on Strus, who was coming off a 34point explosion versus Richards in a semifinal matchup. Simeon guarded Strus with a box-and-1 scheme and never let the senior operate unencumbered. “They respected the [heck] out

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of Max,” Daniels said. “They figured if Max Strus doesn’t score, nobody else can beat them.” What the Wolverines might not have figured on was Strus’ ability and willingness to share the ball. While he was being held to nine points, teammates Goral and Sims were combining for 26. Each player sank a pair of 3s off Kevin White assists in the third period, which kept the Chargers (22-8) within 32-28 at the quarter break. And something else benefited Stagg: Simeon’s refusal to apply much defensive pressure. Daniels had anticipated that happening and admitted the Wolverines’ size concerned him; when Simeon stayed back, the Chargers refused

to force the action - the second stanza, for example, primarily featured Stagg holding the ball. “They’re not pressing us and they’re not chasing, so their 6-7 length everywhere on the floor was not a defensive factor at that point,” Daniels said. “They allowed us to hold the ball and destroy the second quarter. What they did played right into our hands. “Max wasn’t a factor [scoringwise], but we were still in the game. Kids had their legs still because we really only played one quarter [at a regular pace] and we were getting more confidence. Our kids believed they could win — that was huge.” A Strus 3-pointer had preceded

the stall and the Chargers eventually attempted a layup after about a four-minute possession, but when that shot missed, Stagg failed to gain its first lead of the night. The Chargers never did inch ahead of the Wolverines. They also never faded from view. “Every time they’d get up by six or seven, we’d hit a 3,” Daniels said. “We weren’t going away and you could see them starting to sweat. “The place was packed with a thousand people cheering for Stagg. The fans were into the game and the kids were feeding off the fans. It was just cool to see.” (Continued on page 5)

Class 3A Plano Regional

In familiar territory Knights say good night

Eagles’ rally too late to save them JCA tops Christian in postseason opener By Ken Karrson Sandburg went down this same road one too many times. After the regular season concluded with five straight narrow losses, Eagles coach Todd Allen thought maybe circumstances had at long last improved for his team. Last Monday’s conquest of Eisenhower in the Cardinals’ own Class 4A regional certainly seemed to offer promise - Sandburg’s defense pitched a shutout for over five minutes of the fourth quarter, which paved the way for a 77-64 triumph in Blue Island. “I don’t know what their low [point total] for the year is, but to hold that team scoreless for [almost] six minutes [means our] guys really did a great job,” Allen said. “Once we adjusted to the quick subbing and their shooting 3s from 3 feet behind the line, we kind of got our legs under us.” Those legs held up the entire evening in the face of the Cardinals’ preferred nonstop, up-tempo style, but there also was little time for the Eagles to recover from that experience. One night later, they squared off with No. 2 sectional seed Thornwood in a semifinal, and as had happened so many times near the end of the season, Sandburg fell behind early and then had to scramble. And just like before, the Eagles did. What had looked like an impossible-to-climb-out-of 21-point hole suddenly got reduced substantially. Two 3-point baskets from Niko Kogionis and a couple of conventional three-point plays by Niko Cahue were at the root of the comeback, and when Alec Martinez deposited a pair of free throws Sandburg was within 4744 of the Thunderbirds. Thornwood was still clinging to a scant three-point edge later on in the fourth period when Chelby Frazier landed a trio of critical blows in the final minute. His steal and two free throws extended the T’birds’ margin to five, then he registered a block to further frustrate the Eagles, who missed two short shots in

the waning moments. When Rashaad Alexander sank another pair of charity tosses, Thornwood had applied the finishing touches to a 60-53 victory that propelled it into Friday’s regional final. Sandburg ended its 2013-14 campaign at 10-18. “It was a microcosm of our season,” Allen said of the loss. “I don’t think the record is a reflection on how we played against a very good schedule. “Give my kids credit - they really battled. They hung in there and we had a chance - actually two - near the end. We were just a play or two away [from overtaking the T’birds]. “It was a tough loss and disappointing, but it wasn’t for lack of effort or heart that we came up short.” The huge rally against Thornwood became necessary after the Eagles fell behind 33-19 at halftime. Four 3-pointers spurred the T’birds’ 17-6 second-quarter scoring advantage, which was highlighted by a 14-2 run. “We were just missing some shots - pretty good shots, [like] a couple layups and a couple jumpers in the lane,” Allen said in explanation of his club’s dry spell. “Thornwood is very talented - I don’t think they’ve lost since Christmas - and we were kind of back on our heels a little bit.” Although he didn’t specifically cite it as a reason for the struggles, Allen acknowledged that Monday’s contest had exacted a toll on his guys. “Coming back the next day, we tried to get them rested after that pace, but there wasn’t much time [to do so],” Allen said. When the T’birds’ lead grew to 44-23 during the third stanza, Sandburg’s postseason hopes looked to be fading fast. However, Allen reminded his players they “had been in that situation before against some good teams” and encouraged them to try to shave the deficit down to six by the fourth period. The Eagles didn’t quite reach that goal, but Kogionis’ second

3-ball of the third frame got them within 46-38 at the next break. Kogionis had eight points on the night to rank third behind Cahue (18 points, 11 rebounds) and Eric Straka (11 points, four assists) on Sandburg’s scoring charts. The Eagles’ biggest problem, though, was an ongoing bout of inaccuracy - a team that connected 50 percent of the time inside twopoint territory and on 37 percent of its beyond-the-arc attempts for the year was limited to success rates of 45 and 13 percent, respectively, on this occasion. The cold shooting undermined an otherwise error-free display, as Sandburg was guilty of a season-low eight turnovers. Sandburg 77 Eisenhower 64 Eight 3s in the opening stanza got the Cards off to a hot start on Monday, but even when the Eagles were staring at a 33-20 deficit, Allen told his players not to panic. “We said, ‘A 10- or 15-point lead or deficit in this game is irrelevant - just keep plugging away,’” he said. “We started in a zone because we knew we’d be running the whole game, but we changed up a little bit defensively. We switched to a man and that kind of slowed them down.” A total of three 3-pointers from the Kogionis-Martinez duo fueled a momentum-shifting run that brought Sandburg into a 38-all halftime tie. Eisenhower was ahead by one at the third-quarter break, but its fourth-period drought enabled the Eagles to surge in front to stay. The Cardinals snared 23 offensive rebounds, but the impact of that board work was lessened by forgettable 21-of-79 shooting. Eisenhower made good on only 14 of its 47 3-point tries, and it was outscored by a sizable 15-point margin at the free-throw line. Four players reached double figures for Sandburg, a quartet led by Cahue’s 25-point, 16-rebound effort. Straka (18 points, five assists), Martinez (14 points, five (Continued on page 2)

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36 edge a couple minutes into the period. But, unlike in some previous instances, Christian responded with a spurt of its own. Two Luke Boss steals aided the rally, as the thefts led to his own basket and a Blaine Wright 3-pointer. Trevor Wolterink contributed a putback and free throw to lift the Knights into a 44-41 lead. Wolterink, who also collected a pair of rebounds during Christian’s mini-uprising, totaled a team-best 14 points for the Knights. One of five sophomores on the roster, Wolterink had been stepping

forward in a more measurable even before his exploits versus the Hilltoppers. “He’s been a big bright spot for us,” Pittman said. “Getting the ball inside to him is something we’ve gotten used to doing. Without Trev there the last few weeks, I’m not as positive going into the next year.” Although the brief flurry had put Christian back in front, it couldn’t stay there. JCA netted an inside bucket and 3-pointer in rapid to succession to regain an edge and the Knights were (Continued on page 2)

A good Knights work went unrewarded last Monday night. That’s been an ongoing occurrence for Chicago Christian during the 2013-14 basketball campaign. According to coach Kevin Pittman, the Knights “improved immensely since the start of the season,” but that had relatively little positive impact on the winloss numbers. But a 50-44 setback to Joliet Catholic Academy carried a little more weight than usual. Seeing as how it came in the Class 3A Plano Regional, it officially marked the end of the road for Christian until next fall. The Hilltoppers went on to claim a regional championship on Friday, which made Pittman feel even worse. Prior to the Knights’ entry into the playoffs, he had declared the Plano tourney to be a wide-open affair, one that was there for the taking for just about everybody involved. “That’s disappointing for the kids,” Pittman said. “I felt bad the [favorable] results weren’t there [because] I liked our game plan against JCA. “You can take any game except the Montini game at the end of the year and rewrite the same story: This was a game we played well enough in stretches to win.” One of those stretches was in the second period, when Christian (8-19) erupted for 22 points to shake off the rust from an uneventful initial stanza and stake itself to a 26-25 lead. “It was a feeling-out process [at the beginning], but nobody wants to see that kind of basketball,” Pittman said, referring to the 74 first quarter that leaned the Hilltoppers’ way. “I told [assistant coach] Wally [Ottenhoff] it was going to end 28-16.” Things obviously got better afPhoto by Jeff Vorva ter that, but a three-turnovers-inthree-possessions sequence suddenly had the Knights reeling a bit at the start of the final frame. JCA tallied after each miscue to Oak Lawn thrower Dan Rovak heaves the shot during last Thursday’s turn its 36-35 deficit into a 41- indoor meet hosted by Argo. More photos inside.

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Class 3A St. Laurence Regional

Bogan can’t be broken Bengals overpower Vikings, win championship By Ken Karrson

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Jacob Littleton directs his Shepard teammates while being guarded by Simeon’s Zach Norvell in last Tuesday night’s Class 4A Shepard Regional semifinal contest in Palos Heights.

Class 4A King Regional

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Jaguars usher RedHawks out of playoffs By Ken Karrson Once upon a time, King was the scourge of the Chicago Public League. Those halcyon days of basketball dominance are long gone, but the Jaguars proved last Tuesday in their own Class 4A regional that some fight remains within them. While 7-footers such as Rashard Griffith and Thomas Hamilton no longer roam the court attired in King’s colors, it didn’t matter when it came to subduing Marist. The RedHawks, as expected, used another strong defensive performance to keep the Jaguars somewhat in check, but their own offense didn’t click with the kind of efficiency coach Gene Nolan would have preferred. Forty-one percent shooting, eight missed free throws — including the front end of four 1-and-1s — and 21 turnovers all loomed large in Marist’s eventual demise, which occurred by a gut-wrenching 4746 final score. While King — which registered the deciding bucket on a putback with 10 seconds remaining in the contest — moved on to Friday’s title game, the RedHawks closed the books on a better-than-expected 19-10 campaign. Marist entered the 2013-14 season with plenty of unknowns, thanks to a graduation-ravaged roster. An apparent plus was the return of Nic Weishar after a oneyear hiatus, but the 6-foot-5 senior was somewhat injury plagued and only able to offer periodic assistance. A sprained ankle suffered midway through the third quarter on Tuesday ended his night, and prep career, a bit prematurely. But even with so many question marks, the RedHawks gradually found satisfactory answers. One of them was Brian Holland, who burned King for five first-half 3pointers, which enabled Marist to hold a 28-24 lead at the break. Holland (18 points) and Jeremiah Ferguson (13 points, seven as-

sists, three steals) were the team’s leaders versus the Jaguars. Before he departed for good, Weishar supplied six points, five rebounds and two steals. “I’m so proud of these kids,” Nolan said. “They came so far. “The majority of our culture graduated, so these kids had to recreate it. I’m proud of them for building their team in the Marist way, [with] a premium on character and unselfishness.” That included at game’s end against King, when Marist designed its final play for Romello Burrell instead of either Holland or Ferguson. The lob pass thrown to Burrell resulted in a “clean look at the rim” from about 8 feet away. “It was as good a look as we could hope for,” Nolan said. “But it was definitely a challenged shot.” The RedHawks were challenged a few times as a team during the course of the evening, too. They used seven offensive rebounds to combat four opening-period miscues, but missed shots immediately followed four of those boards and Marist failed to sink a couple other close-in attempts as well. “It’s not like we had missed 3s,” Nolan said. “We’re going to make layups [eventually].” Holland buried four of his long balls during the second stanza, which helped the RedHawks get up by as many as eight points. But the Jaguars also tallied a quartet of 3s in the frame to stay on their guests’ heels. “King is good and they’re going to want to make you play fast,” Nolan said. “When we’ve been good this year, it’s because our defense has been good, and we’ve been at our best when we’ve been grinding and we’re making other teams play at that pace.” Eight Marist turnovers in the third quarter swung momentum the Jaguars’ way. They outscored the RedHawks 17-6 in the period and carried a 41-34 edge into the

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(Continued from page 1) unable to answer, as close-in shots wouldn’t fall for either Wright (11 points) or Wolterink. Christian also committed a late turnover. Still, Pittman liked his guys’ refusal to fold in the face of the earlier adversity. “I thought our kids showed a lot of character, something we might not have been able to do a couple Statistics weeks ago,” he said. “When you’re Sandburg 15 23 17 22 - 77 thrown into the fire often enough Eisenhower 24 14 18 8 - 64 and get your backside burned Sandburg Scoring: Cahue 25, Straka often enough, you hope you’re 18, Kogionis 14, Martinez 14, T. De- learning something. If not, it’s mogerontas 6. Rebounds: Cahue 16, T. kind of useless. “This was a game of runs and Demogerontas 8. Assists: Martinez 5, game of swings, but we didn’t Straka 5. have that one play or one stretch Sandburg 13 6 19 15 - 53 [that made the difference]. To lose Thornwood 16 17 13 14 - 60 a game any other way would be Sandburg Scoring: Cahue 18, Straka 11, out of character for us — it fits Kogionis 8, T. Demogerontas 6, Martinez into the pattern we’ve seen all 6, Ruzevich 4. Rebounds: Cahue 11. As- season.” The Knights did enjoy one of sists: Martinez 4, Straka 4. their finest performances of the year as they clicked on exactly 50 percent of their shots launched in two-point territory. That success rate dropped precipitously when shooters backed up into 3-point range, but Christian’s 19-of-47

last eight minutes. “But I always felt like our kids felt we were still in the game,” Nolan said. And sure enough Marist was. King gave up the ball on each of its first three possessions of the final stanza, although a Ferguson basket was the only offensive headway the RedHawks could make during that stretch. Still, hope remained, and when Holland converted a three-point play after a Jaguars miscue a bit later, Marist had pulled itself into a 43-all deadlock. What impressed Nolan most about his squad’s rally was that it held King to four points over the first 7 ½ minutes of the session. “King has what we call ‘spurt-ability’ — they’re capable of going on an 8-0 run at any point of the game,” he said. “Defensively, I thought we were locked in and I thought the fourth quarter was as good as we’ve played [in that area] all year.” Certainly, the overall numbers supported Nolan’s claim. King shot only 42 percent from the floor and attempted only one free throw. Two Ferguson free throws inched the RedHawks ahead 46-45, but an ensuing failure at the stripe kept Marist from fully capitalizing on the Jaguars’ 17th turnover of the contest. King’s putback and the RedHawks’ lastsecond miss followed. “It’s exciting when you move on; when you lose, it’s tough,” Nolan said. “That’s the great thing about the state tournament — the urgency of it. Everybody has this [empty] feeling at the end unless you win the state championship.”

Statistics Marist 11 17 6 12 - 46 King 6 18 17 6 - 47 Marist Scoring: Holland 18, Ferguson 13, Weishar 6, Burrell 3, Hill 3, Lerma 3. Rebounds: Burrell 7, Lerma 5, Weishar 5. Assists: Ferguson 7. Steals: Ferguson 3.

overall display still bettered the Hilltoppers’ 18-of-52 effort. The Knights also committed two fewer turnovers, but JCA was superior on the glass by a 28-19 margin. Included among the Hilltoppers’ rebounds were 10 on the offensive end. Bradford Fitzpatrick’s seven boards paced Christian, and he also dished out five of his team’s dozen assists. Fitzpatrick will be among next year’s returnees, as will sophomore center Jay Spencer, who fouled out against JCA with under three minutes to play. “There’s definitely a hope for next year, but it’s not going to happen just because we’re a year older,” Pittman said. “We preached patience and poise the last seven or eight weeks of the season, but in pressure situations sometimes bad habits reared up. We need to be better in a few areas and we have to get to work on that in the offseason.”

Statistics Chicago Christian 4 22 10 8 - 44 Joliet Catholic Academy 7 18 10 15 - 50 Chicago Christian Scoring: Wolterink 14, Wright 11, Spencer 8, Fitzpatrick 4, Parker 3, Boss 2, Leo 2. Rebounds: Fitzpatrick 7. Assists: Fitzpatrick 5.

One of these days maybe St. Laurence will benefit from a softtouch semifinal. That certainly hasn’t happened the past two years, when the Vikings won a play-in contest to earn a date with the eventual regional champion. A year ago, it was Morgan Park; this time, Bogan mowed down St. Laurence at the latter’s own Class 3A regional last Tuesday. The Bengals outscored the Vikings in every quarter, but it was a 20-6 second period that shoved St. Laurence into an inescapable hole. That Bogan surge put the Vikings in arrears by 20 points, and they eventually suffered a 78-50 defeat in Burbank. That loss followed St. Laurence’s 60-43 conquest of Gage Park on Monday. The Vikings ended the 2013-14 season at 6-22. “A lot of those close games and tight losses during the season put us in the position we were in,” St. Laurence coach Mark Sevedge said, referring to the challenging semifinal matchup. “We didn’t do ourselves any favors. “That’s something I don’t think kids realize: how important each game is. They look at your numbers - the more wins you have, the higher your seed, no matter who you played. This was something we’d been preaching to our kids since September, [that] we were playing to get a good seed.” Even under normal circumstances, the Vikings would have faced an uphill climb versus the Bengals. But for a short time, it appeared as if Bogan would be one of the schools held out of the state tournament due to having scheduled too many games during the regular season. The Bengals were, in fact, briefly ousted, but then got reinstated. In Sevedge’s opinion, that situation worked to stir up Bogan players’ emotions. “They were hungry,” he said. “I think they came in with extra motivation.” St. Laurence hung with the Bengals for a while, but it had no satisfactory response for Bogan’s aforementioned second-quarter tear, which was fueled by a trio of 3-point baskets. While the Bengals made good on 31-of-53 field-goal tries for the game, the Vikings’ accuracy rate was substantially less. St. Laurence hit just 17-of-46 shots and compounded its difficulties with seven missed free throws and 15 turnovers. “We couldn’t really cut back into it,” Sevedge said of his club’s deficit. “We couldn’t overcome their defensive pressure and we forced some shots. They were not allowing us to get any good looks at the basket.” Matt Gurgone and Quentin Forberg were the Vikings’ top two producers with 11 and 10 points, respectively. Romello Radford was right behind them with nine markers, and Dan Cummings wound up as St. Laurence’s leader in both rebounds (five) and assists (two). St. Laurence 60 Gage Park 43 The uncertainty about Bogan’s and Hyde Park’s presence in the regional meant everyone else was also dealing with degrees of it. For the Vikings, that meant preparing for Urban Prep/Bronzeville before learning Gage Park - which had been designated as their original

play-in opponent before the confusion ensued - was again on the docket. “It was unbelievable,” Sevedge said. “I honestly wasn’t sure leading up to the game who we’d be playing. We had film of Urban Prep/Bronzeville and we got ourselves ready. I thought we were pretty prepared, then we had one day to try to get hold of tape of Gage Park. “We didn’t get anything. [The] HighSchoolCube [website]’s been a help during the regular season, but they took every team down. There was not much we were able to find out.” Sevedge did know the Owls had “some decent athletes, so it was definitely not a team we were going to just come out on the floor and roll over.” That was true enough, as Gage Park was within a point of St. Laurence after 24 minutes. But the fourth quarter was all Vikings, as they peeled off an early 12-0 run to set the tone in what became a 23-7 scoring differential. Critical in that burst were the pair of technical fouls called on the Owls coach, which led to three Cummings free throws and a Radford hoop that extended a four-point advantage to nine. “They started coming down the floor and firing [after that] - and not open looks,” Sevedge said of Gage Park. “We started getting after them defensively and forced them into some quick shots and some bad shots. It seemed like one-and-done [for them] every possession.” Gurgone (16 points, two steals), Radford (12 points) and Forberg (eight points, three assists) were St. Laurence’s catalysts, but measurable help also came from Cummings (seven points) and Rich Lamb (five points, eight rebounds, three assists). The Vikings hit 50 percent of their shots and committed just three turnovers in the second half. The Owls took 21 more shots than St. Laurence, but sank only one additional basket. They were also outscored by 10 points at the line and out-rebounded 23-20. Lindblom 55 Evergreen Park 46 Minus Issac Matthews and Jacquet McClendon in the lineup, the Mustangs entered their regional semifinal game against the Eagles last Tuesday in shorthanded fashion. McClendon was missing because he had picked up two technicals in Evergreen Park’s regular-season finale against Oak Lawn, while Matthews was absent for violating a team rule. “That’s our leading scorer and one of our better rebounders and defenders,” Mustangs coach Pat Flannigan said of Matthews and McClendon, respectively. “It was definitely two big holes [to fill].” Then just to further complicate matters, Evergreen (13-14) went through a lengthy scoring drought over the middle two periods. The Mustangs notched only two field goals in a span that extended beyond nine minutes, and Lindblom didn’t waste that unanticipated assistance. The Eagles constructed a double-digit edge and carried that into the final frame. “We shot pretty well in the first quarter,” Flannigan said. “[But then] they started exposing our zone pretty well and getting inside, and we were not in our right spots quite a few times.” Tyler Sorbellini’s bucket drew

Evergreen within 45-40 with 4:21 remaining, but the Mustangs could get no closer. A missed layup that would have sliced the margin to three points pretty much sealed their fate. Evergreen canned just 37 percent of its attempts from the floor and further hamstrung itself with 22 miscues. “When they went on their run, a lot of it was [begun] on defense,” Flannigan said of Lindblom. “We were catching the ball too close to the end line and weren’t getting to the middle of the floor quick enough. I know we didn’t have our point guard, but we work on this stuff in practice all the time. “I don’t know if it was in [our kids’] heads that we didn’t have those guys in the lineup, but we kind of ran out of gas. Maybe it was a confidence factor.” A 3-pointer and basket by Jordan Brown had pushed the Mustangs out to a 7-2 lead at the start and they were ahead 12-5 after Tony Weathersby converted a three-point play, but then the Eagles stole momentum by embarking on a 12-2 run. Five straight Evergreen turnovers were a big part of the blitz. Weathersby’s bucket kept the Mustangs on Lindblom’s heels, but then Evergreen experienced yet another dry spell. This one, which didn’t end until Sorbellini knocked down a 3-ball, featured four missed shots, five more turnovers and a pair of errant charity tosses. Another Sorbellini 3 was delivered in the third quarter, but sandwiching that score were six more miscues and four additional misses from the field. By the time Tobi Oladejo nailed two free throws with 1:41 left in the third period, the Mustangs were down by double figures. Oladejo was Evergreen’s points leader with 14, which he complemented with four assists and two steals. Weathersby finished with nine points, 10 rebounds and two steals, Sorbellini had eight points, and Alex Cheatham grabbed seven rebounds and blocked three shots. “We did a lot of positive things this season,” Flannigan said. “We were 13-14 and in a lot of games. You can only coach what comes in the door, but we’re teaching and the kids are learning. “And we’re experiencing different things than basketball, like getting involved in the community. In that respect, I think we’re very successful.”

Statistics Gage Park 11 9 16 7 - 43 St. Laurence 6 15 16 23 - 60 St. Laurence Scoring: Gurgone 16, Radford 12, Forberg 8, Cummings 7, Lamb 5, Witkowski 5, Delaney 3, Dan Curley 2, Risley 2. Rebounds: Lamb 8. Assists: Delaney 3, Forberg 3, Lamb 3. Steals: Gurgone 2. St. Laurence 15 6 11 18 - 50 Bogan 21 20 18 19 - 78 St. Laurence Scoring: Gurgone 11, Forberg 10, Radford 9, Kelly 5, Lamb 5, Condito 3, Risley 3, Dan Curley 2, Don Curley 2. Rebounds: Cummings 5. Assists: Cummings 2. Steals: Cummings 1. Lindblom 17 8 14 16 - 55 Evergreen Park 14 8 6 18 - 46 Evergreen Park Scoring: Oladejo 14, Weathersby 9, Sorbellini 8, Brown 5, Cheatham 5, Hughes 3, Moran 2. Rebounds: Weathersby 10, Cheatham 7. Assists: Oladejo 4. Steals: Borwn 2, Oladejo 2, Weathersby 2. Blocks: Cheatham 3.

Class 4A Oak Lawn Regional

No more Spartan(s) existence Rhodes’ former team ousts current one from playoffs By Ken Karrson Something old met something new last Monday, and Jason Rhodes and his Oak Lawn players wound up feeling blue because of it. Rhodes’ former program, Kenwood Academy, was the Spartans’ initial foe in their own Class 4A regional and he admitted the experience was “a little strange,” even though things have changed since Rhodes departed the Chicago school. “I’m two coaches removed from the guy who’s there now,” he said. “The last group of kids I knew real well graduated last year. The one thing they’re doing is they’ve gone to more of a read-and-react offense, which is kind of similar stylistically to ours.” Similarities were evident on the scoreboard, too, as the Broncos and Oak Lawn needed an overtime period to decide a winner. But after Josh Prince’s free throw pulled the Spartans even at the end of regulation, they could not score anymore. Kenwood didn’t exactly go on an offensive spree in OT, either,

but its one field goal and six foul shots were enough to secure a 66-58 win for it. “I actually felt we had the game in hand with over a minute to play [in the fourth quarter],” Rhodes said. Oak Lawn (11-15) was ahead by a deuce and had possession of the ball at that juncture, but instead of milking time off the clock and not shooting until a high-percentage opportunity presented itself, the Spartans launched an ill-advised 3-pointer. That shot missed and the Spartans needed Prince’s charity toss to avoid falling short in just 32 minutes. “Our shot selection I wasn’t real happy with the whole game and we missed some chippies [in overtime] we had been making,” Rhodes said. “We didn’t do a good job pursuing the ball [on defense]. We got beat to a lot of balls and left some plays out there on the floor. “I was concerned about the matchups going in and that kind of got borne out as the game played out. They almost always had one more athlete on the floor [than we did].” Oak Lawn burned the Bron-

cos for 10 3-point buckets, which Rhodes certainly didn’t mind. He was, however, not pleased to see the Spartans unload 28 shots from beyond the arc to make that happen. Overall, they posted a fieldgoal percentage of only 35. Kenwood’s was just 36, but the visitors made greater headway at the foul line as they outscored Oak Lawn by six from there. The Broncos also held a 43-36 rebounding edge, with a baker’s dozen worth of those boards being collected on the offensive side. For the third consecutive time, Mitch Swatek paced the Spartans as he garnered 15 points. He also snared a team-best 11 rebounds. Prince was right behind him with 12 points and nine rebounds, and three other Oak Lawn players scored at least eight points. One of those individuals was David Stacy, who did so on subpar 3-of-12 marksmanship. He did manage to make an impact in other ways, as he also registered seven rebounds, five assists and a pair of steals. Falling short on their home court has not been a flaw in the (Continued on page 5)

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Moraine athletics wrap

Cyclones denied spot on national stage By Maura Vizza Sweet redemption — that’s what Moraine Valley College’s women enjoyed on March 2. That day, the Cyclones turned the tables on rival South Suburban College, which had administered a one-point setback to Moraine earlier this season. What made the Cyclones’ payback special is that this win brought SSC’s 2013-14 basketball campaign screeching to a halt while extending their own. By virtue of its 71-70 overtime victory, Moraine advanced to the Region IV championship contest opposite No. 1-ranked Kankakee Community College. However, that’s where the fun ended. Plagued by a bout of cold shooting, as well as the numerous trips to the free-throw line granted the Cavaliers, the Cyclones fell short of their quest to reach the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national tournament. Instead, Moraine brought the curtain down on a fine 22-11 season by absorbing a 79-56 defeat on Saturday in Elgin. The Cyclones, who lost for only the second time in their last 12 contests, were rarely in the hunt. They trailed by only six at 2418 in the first half, but then got buried beneath a 23-6 blitz that put the No. 10-ranked Cavaliers firmly in control. Kankakee was ahead by 23 points at halftime and never by fewer than 17 after that. Paving the way for the Cavaliers’ early getaway were a 19-of-22 showing at the charity stripe — compared to Moraine’s 2-of-2 effort — and a decisive 35-14 rebounding advantage. Kankakee netted 13 secondchance points off its board work during the opening 20 minutes. Taylor Roach (16 points) and Manuella Kanmegni (15 points, 10 rebounds) were the Cavaliers’ ringleaders. Nariman Jaber paced the Cyclones with 14 points and seven rebounds, and Jamilla Jones added an 11-point, seven-rebound stat line. However, Moraine’s offense also endured a nightmarish exhibition from the floor, where the locals connected on just 22-of-74 field-goal tries. Jones and Aileen Gorman, who finished with eight points, were both selected for the Region IV All-Tournament squad. *** Jones’ pair of free throws with

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Moraine Valley College guard Aileen Gorman, who was chosen for the NJCAA Division II All-Region IV team, helped the Cyclones get within one step of a national tournament appearance. 8.1 seconds left in the extra session provided the Cyclones with their margin of success against SSC, but she also made her presence felt earlier. Coming off the bench, Jones supplied Moraine with totals of eight points and seven rebounds in just 11 minutes of court time. And she wasn’t the Cyclones’ only individual of note. Katie McGann was a game-long standout with 24 points, 11 rebounds, four steals and three assists. McGann, who played all 45 minutes, included among her scoring a school-playoff-record six 3-point baskets. Two of McGann’s long balls helped stake Moraine to a 27-20 halftime edge. Then, after the Cyclones had allowed a 19-point lead to slip away in a span of just over 11 minutes, McGann fired in another 3 to establish a 61-all tie

and the need for overtime. The OT featured brief momentum swings for both clubs until Jones decided the issue in Moraine’s favor. After hitting her free throws, Jones rose up on the defensive end to block a last-ditch Bulldogs shot. Shavonne Lewis recovered the loose ball for the Cyclones, who were then able to run out the clock. Gorman, who drilled a 3-pointer to aid Moraine’s cause in the extra period, finished with 10 points and seven rebounds for the Cyclones. Also lending a big hand was All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference first-teamer Maggie Yandel, who totaled nine points, six assists and five rebounds, and also held one of SSC’s top players to a below-average 11 points while guarding her.

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He’s fallen and they can’t get up

Shepard’s Adebayo Ogungbemi is knocked to the ground by two Simeon players during last Tuesday night’s Class 4A Shepard Regional semifinal. Ogungbemi got back up, but the Astros never did as they trailed the Wolverines wire-to-wire in an 80-40 loss.

Class 4A Whitney Young Regional

Cut by close shave Rice narrowly misses out on beating Meteors By Ken Karrson The champs nearly became chumps. After winning the inaugural Chicago Catholic League Tournament by scoring wins over such heavy hitters as Mt. Carmel and Loyola Academy, De La Salle understandably housed big aspirations heading into last week’s Class 4A Whitney Young Regional. But the path to Friday’s title contest proved treacherous. That probably should have been expected, seeing as how the Meteors’ semifinal foe, Brother Rice, had already given them a battle during the regular season. De La Salle prevailed then by just three points, and last Tuesday’s rematch was every bit as competitive. The Crusaders, in fact, entered the fourth quarter ahead by four points, and they were still knotted up with the Meteors midway through the stanza. But when Karl Harris dropped in a tiebreaking 3-pointer, De La Salle went in front to stay. Rice did get a couple more chances to again pull even, but was off the mark with both a long ball and layup, shots that were bridged by a steal. The Crusaders ultimately suffered a season-ending 65-59 setback to the Meteors. “It was a summation of our season,” Rice coach Rick Harrigan said. “Effort- and teamworkwise, we had a chance. We had opportunities to tie and stay right there [because] guys were making plays and making shots, but [De La Salle] just made a few more. “It’s bittersweet. We played these really good top-25 teams in the area and the state, and it

was great to compete and not give in. But obviously we would have liked to have gotten a few more of those [in the victory column].” Ray Rubio (20 points, three rebounds), Quinn Niego (12 points, five rebounds), Connor Finn (11 points), Dan Scanlon (eight points, six assists, three steals) and Luke Mueller (six points, eight rebounds) all rated as Crusaders headliners, but their exploits were offset by those of Harris (26 points), Martez Cameron (19) and Tyler Lewis (11) on the Meteors’ behalf. Ten of Harris’ markers came in the fourth period, and he was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field in the second half. For the game, De La Salle clicked on 52 percent of its shots, compared to 48 percent for Rice. The Crusaders did hold a slight rebounding edge and distributed seven more assists. Rice (14-14) trailed 33-30 at halftime, but a string of three 3-point buckets on consecutive possessions eased the Crusaders into a 41-37 lead. Even though that advantage was unable to be maintained until the end, Harrigan had only positive things to say about his guys’ performance. “I couldn’t be more proud of our kids,” he said. “They stuck together and, overall, it was a successful year. Every kid who put on that uniform represented the program with pride and integrity, and they were all receptive to what we were doing and committed to the team. “Wins and losses are a big deal, but that’s not the only thing [used to measure achievement]. It was a fun season.” Harrigan had special praise for seniors Rubio and Niego, who’ll play next year for Loras (Iowa)

College and St. Xavier University, respectively. “I never had to go through that as a senior,” Harrigan said, referring to the coaching change made necessary by Pat Richardson’s resignation last spring. “It would have been easy for them to buck the system and not buy in [to my teachings], but that didn’t happen.” While Rubio and Niego will be difficult to replace, Finn is one of six juniors on the current roster who should return for the 201415 season. Harrigan will also be able to tap into two solid lowerlevel programs for reinforcements — both the freshman and sophomore contingents at Rice finished first in the Catholic League standings. “It’s not empty around here,” Harrigan said. “We’re looking for Connor to be an important guy, and we kind of rode him a little about that. He played well at the end of the year. “But the biggest thing is that the younger guys need to pick up on how hard it is [to adjust] on the varsity level. The speed, size and strength are so much different.” Harrigan plans to waste no time in beginning the acclimation process. After a week off, he wants to get offseason conditioning sessions underway. “There’s no rest for the weary,” Harrigan said with a chuckle.

Statistics Brother Rice 16 14 20 9 - 59 De La Salle 13 20 13 19 - 65 Brother Rice Scoring: Rubio 20, Niego 12, Finn 11, Scanlon 8, Mueller 6, Gallagher 2. Rebounds: Mueller 8, Niego 5. Assists: Scanlon 6. Steals: Scanlon 3.

Trinity sports report Reidsma, Bos score top-eight finishes at NAIA meet By Tim Cronin Photo by Jeff Vorva

Crossing the line Shepard senior D’Marcos Anderson crosses the finish line after anchoring an Astros victory in the 400-meter relay last Thursday at Argo.

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Put Anna Bos and Andy Reidsma on a track, and they deliver for Trinity Christian College. That was the case again at last weekend’s NAIA Indoor Championship in Geneva, Ohio. Bos placed eighth in Saturday’s 5,000meter final by completing the race in 17 minutes, 36.70 seconds and collecting NAIA All-America honors in the process. She had run a school- and personal-record 17:28 in Thursday’s qualifying round and was seeded third entering the final. Reidsma twice set school and personal records in his 5,000-run, first with a 14:53.23 clocking in the qualifying race and then by covering the distance in 14:43.35 in Saturday’s final. That brought him a seventh-place finish and All-America recognition. The Trolls quartet of Ashley Jourdan, Justine VanDyk, Courtney Kalous and Jessica Disselkoen established a school mark of 12:25:03 in the women’s distance-medley relay while winding

up in the 16th position. Jourdan also ran a mile time of 5:18.31 in the only other individual race for a Trinity athlete. The 3,200-relay squad of Hannah Schwab, Anna Spotts, Kasey Zaremba and Leah VanTol placed 29th in 10:10.85 and didn’t advance to the finals. Now, weather permitting, the outdoor track season begins, only not here, where the conditions aren’t conducive to anything but pulling a hamstring while shoveling snow. So the Trolls will commence their under-the-sun season with a meet at Rhodes College in Memphis on Saturday. The first meet in the Chicago area is scheduled for March 29 at North Central College in Naperville. GOLF The first golf tournament of the spring season will lure the Trolls to Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the Battle at the Beach, hosted by Tiffin University. It’ll be the first chance for the eight-man Trinity crew to tee it

up in competition since the fall, a campaign that concluded with a seventh-place finish in the Taylor Invitational. This may be the spring for freshman Jonathan Zandstra to break out. BASEBALL Neither the baseball nor softball teams played last week, but each should be seeing plenty of action this week in Florida. The baseball-playing Trolls, who started 0-4 in Kentucky, had 10 games scheduled, including a doubleheader with Aquinas College slated for today and a twinbill with Trinity International University on Friday. The softball squad opened Saturday by splitting a pair of games, dropping a 4-3 decision to Cornerstone University before scoring a 2-1 victory over Grace College. Eight more games were scheduled, including today’s doubleheader with Mount Vernon Nazarene, before Trinity headed north to prepare for its home opener against Cardinal Stritch University next Thursday.

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Community sports news Marist volleyball coach receives honor

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Marist’s Julie Popp Hopkins was one of two high school coaches recognized by the Volleyball Coaches Association when it made its Thirty Under 30 selections. Marist volleyball coach Julie Popp Hopkins was recently named as a recipient of the Thirty Under 30 award given by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. This award was created to honor 30 of the up-and-coming volleyball coaches under 30 years of age at all levels of the sport. Popp Hopkins was one of only two high school coaches to receive the distinction; the rest were collegelevel coaches. The 2013 season was Popp Hopkins’ first at Marist. Under her leadership, the Lady RedHawks went 27-10 overall and a perfect 9-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. They also captured a regional championship. Marist’s efforts garnered ESCC

Coach of the Year recognition for Popp Hopkins. While she obviously strives for athletic success in her program, Popp Hopkins also focuses on the positive influence she and the sport can have on her student-athletes. “I’m extremely honored to be recognized by the AVCA for the Thirty Under 30 award,” she said. “I could not have accomplished so much without the support of my coaching staff and the administration at Marist High School.”

St. Al’s 7th-graders first in basketball, volleyball

The St. Alexander 7th-grade boys’ basketball team finished first in the Southside Catholic Conference White Division, then added a championship series title to its list of 2014 accomplishments. St. Al’s roster was comprised of Daniel Scarnavack, Dan Hoge, George Madaras, Connor Pulido, John Mattes, Connor Casey, Caimin Falls and Ramiz Fakhoury. Dan Casey, George Madaras Sr. and Kevin Falls served as coaches. Also taking the top spot for St. Al’s was its 7th-grade girls, who did so in the St. Alexander Volleyball League 7th Grade AA Division. They rallied to beat Our Lady of the Ridge for the crown on Feb. 28 at Palos Courts. Featured on St. Al’s roster were Lauren Stapleton, Olivia Gaidas,

Lauren O’Gorman, Kayla Turner, Courtney Schultz, Cailin Stevens, Mary Clare Duffy, Meagan Coogan and Annie O’Mara. Mary Beth Coogan and Amy Stevens were the coaches.

Peace coach anticipating good season

Queen of Peace track coach Ashley Dick is preparing for good things this spring. Dick, who also coaches cross country and is a frosh-soph counselor at the school, is basing her optimism on something concrete. “The cross country season went well in the fall,” she said. “If it’s any indication of what it is to come with the track and field team, then we will have a great season.” That doesn’t mean Dick is taking anything for granted. Her goal is to establish a positive culture within the Pride program and raise the bar as to the level of commitment athletes should put into the sport. Dick is no running novice. She ran both track and cross country for four years at Butler University and, more recently, has competed in five marathons over a threePhoto by Jeff Vorva year span. Previously, she coached the distance runners on Westinghouse High School’s track team, and she continues to work as a summer running coach for Char- Richards’ Yousef Khazneh breaks out to an early lead for the Bulldogs in the 3,200-relay at last lie Kern’s Championship Training Thursday’s indoor meet at Argo. Academy in Elmhurst.

Taking a big lead SXU sports summary

Opponents set for men’s, women’s basketball teams St. Xavier University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams last Wednesday learned the identities of their first-round opponents in their respective NAIA Division II national tournaments. The men were to meet Cincinnati Christian University this past Wednesday at the College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Mo. The Golden Eagles, who qualified for the 32-school national event for the first time, were unranked in the final national poll, while the Cougars occupied the No. 7 position. Each club captured the chamSubmitted photo St. Alexander’s 7th-grade boys’ basketball team took first in its conference and also won a post- pionship of its conference tournament, SXU (29-4) doing so with season tournament. an 85-74 upset of top-ranked Cardinal Stritch in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference final. Cincinnati Christian scored an equally impressive title-game win by beating No. 2-ranked Indiana University-Southeast for the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference crown. IU-Southeast knocked the Cougars out of the 2013 NAIA National Championship in the second round.

*** The Cougars women, ranked sixth in NAIA Division II, also got underway this past Wednesday in Sioux City, Iowa, where they squared off with No. 7-ranked College of the Ozarks. Both schools are quite familiar with the national tourney — SXU is making its 12th consecutive appearance in it, while the Bobcats have received 20 invitations in all, including the last 13 years in a row. The Cougars, who received an at-large berth to the tournament, have gotten to at least the second round in six of the past eight years. HONORS Cougars senior Brad Karp was one of 10 athletes chosen to represent NAIA Division II in an all-star game on March 22 at Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City, Mo. Those 10 players will take on a team comprised of NAIA Division I athletes. Karp leads SXU in per-game scoring (25.9 point), rebounds (8.2) and steals (2.5). “What a tremendous honor for a wonderful young man,” Cougars

coach Tom O’Malley said. “Brad has had an amazing career here over these last four years, and I’m glad that the NAIA is recognizing him for his achievements. To have the chance to represent the Division II side of NAIA basketball as an all-star is a special privilege, especially in the event’s first year, and I can’t think of a player more deserving.” SOFTBALL Kicking off their 2014 season at the National Training Center Spring Games hosted by twotime Olympic gold medalist Dr. Dot Richardson, the NAIA No. 5-ranked Cougars used strong pitching to get off to a 4-0 start after two games on Friday and two more on Saturday in Clermont, Fla. Both senior Megan Nonnemacher and sophomore sister Nicole Nonnemacher picked up where they left off last season. Megan Nonnemacher threw a pair of shutouts in her first two outings, while her sibling notched a whitewash in her opener and allowed just two earned runs en route to (Continued on page 5)

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The Regional News - The Reporter we just didn’t hit shots.” Chiuccariello thought the Wolverines’ reputation may have preceded it. “We talk about respecting everyone, but fearing no one,” he said. “We respected Hubbard, but in my opinion we were a little timid and indecisive about where to go next [versus] Simeon. “We talked about leaving everything on the floor, but it wasn’t the normal aggressiveness [we showed]. That led to us not shooting well.” While the Wolverines were firing away at a blistering 57 percent clip, the Astros settled for a 29 percent success rate. With 25 turnovers and a 35-18 shortage on the boards also factored in, Shepard found itself in deep trouble. And Simeon kept its foot on the gas pedal for most of the second half, even though its lead stood at 33 points by the end of the third stanza. Chiuccariello was less than thrilled by that occurrence, seeing as how “there was no threat” to the Wolverines’ well-being. Littleton tossed in 12 points for the Astros, but none of his teammates joined him in double Photo by Jeff Vorva Stagg freshman John Contant (35) fires a 3-point shot while Richards’ Jaylan Catledge (44) and figures. Yakov Witherspoon tallied others watch it in last Tuesday’s Class 4A Shepard Regional semifinal contest in Palos Heights. nine points, Cohen had eight and also equaled Littleton’s three assists, and Nick Heidinger supplied of Shannon, who distributed six the Greyhounds in each of the Shepard with six points and six remaining quarters as well. rebounds. assists in a losing cause. “We wanted a fast start, but The season might have ended Sims also ruined the Bulldogs’ (Continued from page 1) last real chance at a late rally that was really good,” Astros with a thud, but Chiuccariello Daniels thought the Chargers’ when he drilled a 3-pointer to coach Tony Chiuccariello said. was pleased by much of what relative lack of size did ultimately stretch the Chargers’ lead back “Offensively, we were driving to he viewed along the way. “I’m proud of the kids’ efforts prove costly, as five of Simeon’s out to nine in the fourth quar- the basket or getting the ball inside. Defensively, we did a nice job this year,” he said. “If you don’t eight second-half hoops came on ter. putbacks. Included among those “I was really impressed with of picking up in the full court and have a lot of natural talent, you was D.J. Williams’ basket that Sims,” Chappetto said. “I like how pressuring their guards, and we have to work hard on your skills snapped a 38-all tie and moved he plays. He scores and he’s kind got into our gaps in the quarter and playing as a team. They put their time in during the offseason the Wolverines in front to stay. of their glue guy. He had nine court.” The result of Shepard’s ag- and gave all they had.” “D.J. Williams was the differ- points in the second half and they gressiveness without the ball ence in the game,” Daniels said of all seemed big.” the University of Illinois recruit. “He was our MVP last week,” was 22 Hubbard turnovers, which Statistics worsened an already-bad scenario “He’s a 6-7 guard, and his length Daniels said of Sims. and elevation make it impossible Sims and White both dropped for the Greyhounds. When they Stagg 11 3 14 17 - 45 to defend.” in 11 points for Stagg, and the weren’t mishandling the ball, they Simeon 13 4 15 15 - 47 Although Simeon wound up latter also passed out seven as- were misfiring it - Hubbard con- Stagg Scoring: Goral 14, Sims 12, Strus having the final say, Daniels sists. Kolpak led the rebounders cluded the evening with a field- 9, White 7, Kolpak 3. Rebounds: Strus wanted his guys to fully appre- with five. Spencer Tears scored 18 goal percentage of just 31. 8, Kolpak 6. Assists: White 8. The Astros, meanwhile, comciate the opportunity they had points to pace the ‘Dogs and Thaer and how well they played. He had Othman gave them a third double- mitted 10 fewer miscues and pro- Richards 10 11 19 17 - 57 duced perhaps their top shooting Stagg given them a moment between digit man with 15 points. 7 22 17 20 - 66 the first and second periods to Chappetto walked away from performance of the year as they Richards Scoring: Tears 18, Meier 16, T. do exactly that. his last game as coach in surpris- clicked on 51 percent of their Othman 15, Draper 3, Catledge 2, Husfield-goal attempts. They also sein 2, Shannon 1. Rebounds: Meier 10. “The first part of the game was ingly good spirits. a track meet - we were getting a “The emotional sad part - a registered 18 assists and out-re- Assists: Shannon 6. shot off in eight seconds and they lot of that happened [the] Friday bounded the Greyhounds 33-27. Stagg Scoring: Strus 34, Sims 11, White Kyle Longfield (17 points), 11, Stratinsky 4, Contant 2, El Hannouny couldn’t set up their defense,” [before against Eisenhower],” he Daniels said. “Max hit a 3-pointer, said. “There were parts of me that Jacob Littleton (16 points, four 2, Goral 2. Rebounds: Strus 10, Kolpak Kevin White had a couple of la- were excited, parts that were dis- assists, three steals) and Cohen 5. Assists: White 7. yups, and we were beating them appointed that it ended as soon (12 points, three steals) led the at their own game. as it did, parts that were happy Shepard assault, but no one really Kennedy 8 8 5 8 - 29 was left out. “Our first-quarter huddle was and parts that were sad. Richards 23 21 19 17 - 80 “Everybody pretty much got Richards Scoring: Meier 13, Cottrell 12, pretty much them enjoying the “I tried to keep it light [with moment. I told them, ‘This is why Daniels]. My last game, he in during the first half,” Chiuc- Shannon 10, Tears 8, Burton 6, Catledge you play basketball,’ and I wanted shouldn’t feel bad about that - we cariello said. “And everyone got 6, Williams 6, Alexander 5, Draper 5, the night to be fun.” didn’t schedule this on purpose. to take at least one shot.” Hussein 4, Connor 3, T. Othman 2. ReHubbard’s only notable was bounds: Burton 10. Assists: Shannon 8. They had a better team and more Stagg 66 to lose, and maybe knowing where Deronte Reynolds, who accounted Steals: Catledge 4. Richards 57 I was heading took a little of the for 26 of its 41 points. Simeon 80 Hubbard Given the choice, Daniels would edge off [us losing].” 5 11 11 14 - 41 40 Shepard 80 Shepard have preferred not playing last Richards 22 13 13 21 - 69 The going was much tougher Shepard Scoring: Longfield 17, Littleton 29 Tuesday’s game because, in his Kennedy mind, it was a no-win situation. The Bulldogs cruised into their for the Astros last Tuesday, as 16, Cohen 12, Lawson 6, Haxel 4, HeiIf the Chargers had lost to semifinal matchup with Stagg they fell behind the Wolverines dinger 4, Fitzgerald 2, Gorski 3, Smith 2, the Bulldogs, one of the best by crushing the Crusaders in a 9-0 at the start and never found Witherspoon 2, Harden 1, Ogungbemi 1. seasons in school history would play-in game last Monday. Meier’s their footing. Shepard was down Rebounds: Heidinger 8. Assists: Heidinger have ground to a halt. However, 11 points fueled a 23-point out- by 12 points at the period break 4, Littleton 4, Witherspoon 4. Steals: Cothere was no real joy for Dan- burst for Richards in the opening and 27 by intermission. hen 3, Littleton 3. “It was a two-pronged effect,” iels in defeating Richards, either, stanza, and the lead continually Chiuccariello said of the lopsided Shepard because one of his best friends ballooned from there. 6 9 12 13 - 40 was coaching against him for the Chappetto thought Kennedy nature of the score. “They were Simeon 18 24 18 20 - 80 last time. “played with a lot of spirit,” but really good and, unfortunately, Shepard Scoring: Littleton 12, WitherBulldogs leader John Chappetto that wasn’t enough to keep the we didn’t play very well. They spoon 9, Cohen 8, Heidinger 6, Lawson had announced earlier that he Crusaders in contention. The were in a 1-2-2 zone. We’ve seen 3, Longfield 2. Rebounds: Heidinger 6. would step down from his post Bulldogs - who were ahead by it numerous times this year, but Assists: Cohen 3, Littleton 3. after 12 seasons whenever the cur- 28 points at intermission and 42 rent campaign ended. That turned after three periods - shot over 50 out to be Tuesday, as Strus’ 34- percent while holding Kennedy point, 10-rebound heroics were too well under 30, owned a decisive much for Richards to handle. 41-21 advantage on the glass and Strus was only four points away forced 27 turnovers. from eclipsing Stagg’s single-game Eleven different players made scoring record, but Daniels took at least one swipe for Richards, him off the floor after Chappetto which amassed 23 thefts as a began subbing. team. The Bulldogs had 12 scorers “Maybe I would have left him in in all, with Jordan Cottrell (12 if I was coaching against someone points) and Shannon (10 points, else, but I have too much love for eight assists) both joining Meier the other guy [in this instance],” (13 points) in double digits. MarDaniels said. cus Burton led the rebounders Before exiting, Strus controlled with 10 boards. much of the action as he scored “I think this is exactly what in a variety of ways. Five 3s were we needed,” Chappetto said. “Our included among his production, Friday night game with Eisenbut so, too, were baskets netted hower [three days before] was this in transition and drives through emotional, packed-crowd game, the lane. [so] we weren’t really looking “He was just in the zone,” for a test. My whole thing was, Daniels said of Strus, whose let’s get this thing over as soon 14 points in the second quarter as we can and get our starters helped the Chargers total 22 in some rest. all and construct an eight-point “Every two or three minutes, halftime edge. we were throwing four new guys, “I felt they were the better or five, in. The scouting reports team,” Chappetto said of Stagg. on [Kennedy] weren’t very flatter“Once we were down, we tried ing, but we had some guys who to press and they basically ran didn’t want to take them seriously. us out of the gym in the second Once we found guys that wanted half.” to play, we were able to do some That Richards (17-12) was able things we wanted.” 69 to stay close on the scoreboard was Shepard 41 no small achievement, especially Hubbard with neither of its two stars, cenKnowing Simeon was waiting in ter Josh Meier and point guard the wings, the Astros generated Dedrick Shannon, being a person as much positive momentum as of influence. they could last Monday night as Meier was for a while, but foul they steamrolled the Greyhounds trouble severely limited his court in a play-in contest. time and eventually sent him to With Darren Cohen’s two steals the bench for good early in the and seven points serving as an fourth stanza. He finished with 16 igniter, Shepard removed most of points and 10 rebounds in a rather the drama right away as it netted notable part-time performance. As 22 of the game’s first 27 points, for Shannon, his trouble was er- which handed it a huge lead to rant shooting - he did not sink protect for the rest of the evening. Photo by Jeff Vorva any of his nine field-goal attempts And protect it the Astros did. and collected just one point as Hubbard never got so com- Shepard’s Kyle Longfield goes up for a shot during last TuesSims constantly hounded him on pletely outclassed again, but it day night’s Class 4A regional semifinal game against four-time defense. couldn’t make up all the ground defending state champion Simeon. The Wolverines routed the “Every big win we did have, it lost at the outset. That’s be- Astros 80-40, then beat Stagg 47-45 on Friday to capture the he played great,” Chappetto said cause Shepard (11-17) outscored Shepard Regional title.

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Chicago Ridge Park District BASKETBALL STANDINGS 8th Grade Jr. Phoenix Burbank Fusion LAC Indians Cardinals Jr. T-Bolts Sutherland

8-2 7-3 7-3 4-6 4-6 0-10

7th Grade Lemont Coyotes Oak Lawn Deer LAC Indians Jr. T-Bolts Shooters Sutherland

10-0 7-3 6-4 4-6 3-7 0-10

5th Grade Jr. Knights Jaguars Jr. T-Bolts Orland Magic Lemont Coyotes Shooters Palos Demons Eagles

9-1 9-2 8-3 6-5 5-5 4-7 2-10 0-10

4th Grade Orland Magic R-B Bulldogs (Blue) Lemont Coyotes R-B Bulldogs (White)

8-2 8-2 4-6 0-10

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able progress during the second half of the season. He cited the insertion of Stacy into the pointguard position as a key ingredient (Continued from page 2) in the revival, which began in late Spartans’ operation, particularly January. “We were 7-3 in our last 10 of late, but this contest wasn’t a games before the regional,” typical one. “It was an odd game,” Rhodes Rhodes said. “I’ll take that.” said. “We didn’t have school that day and it was a 6 o’clock game, Statistics so the crowd wasn’t what they have been and what we’ve gotten Kenwood Academy 16 15 14 13 8 - 66 used to.” Oak Lawn 12 21 10 15 0 - 58 Nevertheless, Rhodes also la- Oak Lawn Scoring: Swatek 15, Prince beled it “a fun game except for 12, Cosenza 9, Samra 8, Stacy 8. Rethe outcome,” and he thought bounds: Swatek 11, Prince 9, Stacy 7. Oak Lawn had made consider- Assists: Stacy 5.

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win over Spring Arbor University in 10 innings. SXU’s luck wasn’t as good after that, though, as it fell to defeat three times. Pinning losses on the Cougars (1-7) were Webber International University (5-2 on Saturday) and Aquinas College in both ends of a Sunday twinbill (5-4 and 8-6). Senior Scott Vachon pitched a three-hitter over eight innings and fanned nine to lead SXU to its victory. He gave up only one base-on-balls. Freshman reliever Adrian Luna was equally sharp as he tossed two perfect frames while striking out two batters. The Cougars picked up their run in the bottom of the 10th when pinch runner Steve Carrabotta scored from third on a passed ball. Bryan Polak’s double had put a man in scoring position for SXU. Senior Brad Myjak had three hits and tallied twice in Saturday’s second game, but the Cougars had little else besides that going for them offensively versus Webber. SXU dug itself an early hole by yielding five runs to its opponent over the first three innings. Polak (double) and freshman Tom Hayes (bases-loaded walk) were credited with the Cougars’ RBI. Junior hurler Dan Wetzel got tagged with the pitching loss. *** SXU jumped ahead 4-0 in Saturday’s opener against Aquinas, but did not score after the second stanza. Meanwhile, the Saints chipped away at their deficit and notched the game-winning marker in the bottom of the ninth on a single. Carrabotta went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored to fuel the Cougars’ offense. Senior Chris Klein performed well on the mound while gaining no decision, as he whiffed eight, walked no one and scattered four hits over seven innings. Only two of the four runs charged to him were earned. Luna absorbed the defeat in relief of Klein. Sophomore Alec Barnhart was SXU’s Game 2 headliner at the plate with a 3-for-4 effort that included two RBI and one run. Senior Tom Keating also drove in a pair of runs. After spotting the Saints six runs in the top of the first inning, the Cougars clawed their way back and finally tied the contest at 6-all in the bottom of the seventh on Myjak’s RBI single. Keating had a two-run double in the bottom of the fourth and Barnhart recorded a two-RBI single in the sixth to propel the comeback. In the top of the ninth, however, four walks and a single worked together to supply Aquinas with the two deciding tallies. Senior Dan Maton took the loss in relief of freshman right-hander Jeremy Dryier, who pitched the first five innings and allowed five hits, two earned runs and four walks while striking out two. SXU was slated to continue its trip this past Tuesday with a game against No. 25-ranked Ave Maria University.

another win on Saturday. In Friday’s 6-0 victory over Point Park University, Nicole Nonnemacher racked up 17 strikeouts, surrendered just two hits and walked one while firing her shutout. Junior center fielder Shannon Lauret and freshman shortstop Savannah Kinsella paced SXU’s attack as they went a combined 5-for-8 with three runs tallied. Lauret was 3-for-4 and scored once, while Kinsella finished the game 2-for-4 with a double and two runs. After taking a 2-0 lead over the first four innings, the Cougars iced the victory with four more runs in the top of the seventh. Friday’s late contest was a pitchers’ duel between Megan Nonnemacher and Grace College’s Alex Shipley. Nonnemacher logged a 1-0 victory when sophomore second baseman Kasey Kanaga singled in the seventh and eventually crossed the plate on a throwing error. Kanaga finished with two hits in support of Nonnemacher, who scattered five hits and issued only two free passes. *** After giving up four runs in the bottom of the first inning, the Cougars rallied on Saturday to claim a 9-5 victory over Grace in their early game. Not only was Nicole Nonnemacher tough on the mound, but she helped her cause tremendously at the plate by going 4-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI. Junior first baseman Amanda Hainlen added a triple, two runs and two RBI for SXU, which plated all nine of its runs over the third and fourth frames to take control of the contest. In the circle, Nonnemacher allowed 10 hits and three walks, but just two earned runs. She struck out seven. In the late game, Megan Nonnemacher threw a three-hit shutout with a career-best 14 strikeouts to lead the Cougars to a 1-0 victory over Cornerstone University in eight innings. Nicole Nonnemacher provided the game-winning single in the bottom of the eighth. MEN’S VOLLEYBALL Despite 12 kills and six total blocks from senior middle blocker J.T. O’Connell, the Cougars lost a hard-fought Great Lakes Division battle with No. 10-ranked Lourdes University (Ohio) Saturday afternoon at the Shannon Center. SXU (3-12, 3-4) dropped the opening set, 25-21, but bounced back with a 25-19 win in the second game. However, the Gray Wolves went ahead in the match with a 25-18 triumph in Game 3 and then fought back from a 14-6 deficit to take the fourth set 25-21. The Cougars’ offense struggled late in the match, totaling just four kills while making five hitting errors in the final set. Sophomore middle blocker Sam Kull backed O’Connell with 10 kills, three assisted blocks and two service aces, while freshman setter Moises Lopez led SXU with 38 assists. Also chipping in was 11 12 1 freshman outside hitter Sean 2 10 Barry, who posted eight kills and team-best totals of four aces and 9 11 12 1 3 nine digs. 2 10 Junior outside hitter Jo’Lon 9 3 Clark was Lourdes’ top performer with 15 kills and two aces. 11 12 1 2 10 The Cougars were at home 9 3 again this past Tuesday, when they hosted Cincinnati Christian in another Great Lakes Division match. It was also SXU’s Senior us know know you want LetLetus you want and Parents Night.” afterschool programs in your area.area. afterschoolLetprograms in your us know you want BASEBALL afterschool programs in your area. Call 1-800-USA-LEARN. Kicking off their annual springCall 1-800-USA-LEARN. break trip last weekend with two games on both Saturday and Sunday, the Cougars opened with a 1-0

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING L.P. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JOHN F. BRENNAN A/K/A JOHN F. BRENNANN, CARROLL A. BRENNAN D e f e n d a n t s � 08 CH 027392 7455 W. UTE LANE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2009, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 31, 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 7455 W. UTE LANE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-218-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-08-19142. 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. 14-08-19142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 027392 TJSC#: 34-3514 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. I593782

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MANUEL IBARRA D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 018277 14354 PINEWOOD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 9, 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 14354 PINEWOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-106-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-17772. 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. 14-13-17772 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018277 TJSC#: 33-25122 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. I591946

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � TERESA M. WOLLEK, HICKORY HILLS COURTS CONDOMINIUM A S S O C I A T I O N � D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 18433 8650 S. 84th Ct., Unit 3B 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 January 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 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 8650 S. 84th Ct., Unit 3B, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-308-039-019. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $112,007.13. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to 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: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 18433 TJSC#: 34-1038 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. I587333

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY A S � TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION C O R P � TRUST 2007-NC1; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � WOJCIECH KOPEC AKA WOJCIECH MAREK K O P E C ; � DOROTA KOPEC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON R E C O R D � C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 23202 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 10, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 11, 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 : � P.I.N. 23-14-219-047-0000. Commonly known as 10343 South 84th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled at most only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's a t t o r n e y . � Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo, Lindberg LLC, 1807 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (866) 402-8661. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F12050317 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I593153

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO GMAC MORTGAGE, LLC, P l a i n t i f f � V . � MARIA GOLASIEWICZ A/K/A MARIA MILISZEWSKA; MAREK GOLASIEWICZ A/K/A MARKEK GOLASIEWICZ; PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 37439 Property Address: 8741 SOUTH 82ND COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-054375 (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 January 15, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on April 16, 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 8741 South 82nd Court, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Permanent Index No.: 23-02-214-018-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 213,532.48. 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. I589092

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Jane Frazer paintings line a hallway at Peace Village.

Retirement hobby creates entirely new second career Peace Village resident discovers artistic passions Retirement can be a time of personal discovery, a new phase of life to develop different interests and learn skills that have long been admired. Retirees may begin to improve their health and fitness earnestly, resulting in marathon participation. Some may quite literally retire to the library, plowing their way through books that have always been on their reading list. In her retirement, Jane Frazer discovered an entirely new facet of herself and built a second career around it. In 1996, when Frazer, a resident of Peace Village in Palos Park, retired from her position at Warren Turf Nursery, she enrolled in a senior-focused oil painting class. “It was free,” she chuckled, “and I heard very good things about the teacher.” Within a few weeks, she found that not only did she enjoy the class, she was quite good at it. “Being able to paint what I really saw, make it look the way I wanted it to, that was very satisfying. I liked the teacher’s style. She didn’t make me feel that I had to do it her way. She let you paint the way you wanted to.” She joined groups such as Town and Country Artists and the Beverly Art Center. “I made a lot of friends in those groups. Painters are nice people.” That freedom of expression lit new ambitions in Frazer, who began painting every day. “I didn’t know I had this in me. I moved into Peace Village in 1998, wanting to have my own home but not wanting to take care of a house anymore. I would go driving in my car with my supplies nearly every day, finding a spot that I wanted to capture and then painting. Sometimes, I would see a place I wanted to paint and write it down so I could go back another day with my supplies.” Oils became her preferred medium, but she also worked in watercolor. “Oil is my favorite because it gives you time to fix things; to straighten a tree or

ture photography instructor Rick Steffen of Orland Park facilitates the program. The power The public is invited and there of song luncheon is no fee for the program, but The power of singing for mind, reservations are requested. For body, and soul will be featured at more, call The Center at 361a luncheon program on Tuesday, 3650. March 18, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest CineVerse Highway, Palos Park. CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park Dis Social workers Mitzi Beno and trict’s free weekly film discussion Kasia Olcon facilitate groups in group open to anyone age 17 and singing, not for the sake of per- older, will explore D.W. Griffith’s formance, but rather for the spir- “Birth of a Nation” (1915) from 7 itual and other benefits singing to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 19 can provide. They believe sing- at Oak View Community Center, ing can be community-building 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. and joyful. Research has shown Participants should check building that singing can contribute to signage for the room number. For lower blood pressure, relief of more information, call 529-9028, anxiety, and the derailing of pain or visit cineversegroup.blogspot. messages before they reach the com. brain. Beno and Olcon will led CineVerse, Oak Lawn Park Disthe luncheon group in chant-like trict’s free weekly film discussion and other singing, which might group open to anyone age 17 and sound “good,” (or not), but they older, will explore “Seconds” (1966) believe will be good for our bod- starring Rock Hudson from 7 to 10 ies and souls! p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Oak The luncheon begins at noon, View Community Center, 4625 W. costs $17 per person, and re- 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants quires advance reservations. should check building signage for For further information, inter- the room number. For more inested persons should call The formation, call 529-9028, or visit Center at 361-3650. cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

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Submitted photo Jane Frazer reflects on her art career in her home at Peace Village. make a bridge a little wider. Wa- grins. “My relatives are all loadtercolor doesn’t let you change ed up too.” She began offering her work for sale. She exhibited your mind too much.” “When I approached some- at community art fairs and has thing and it worked, that made work featured at the Evergreen me very happy. I liked that. Ev- Park Library. She designed that ery painting made me feel good Library’s logo. Peace Village also and it made me want to contin- began displaying her work. A long, sun-filled hallway at ue.” Frazer found herself drawn the Village is a Jane Frazer muto landscapes and avoiding por- seum of sorts, with over 20 oil traiture. “I never wanted to do works on display. “I love walking faces because I knew I wouldn’t through the building in the evesee them or paint them the ning, looking at Jane’s work,” same way they saw themselves,” said Bob Brody, Maintenance she laughed. Her landscapes il- Supervisor at Peace Village. lustrate the forest preserves “You can really see how taland natural areas of southwest ented she is – and how her style Chicagoland, especially in the evolved. It’s like you’re actually fall, when the foliage burst into there with her. She’s terrific. bright colors. “I tried never to She’s just terrific.” While Frazer was pleased with paint the same place twice. I don’t like to repeat and I paint her seemingly late-found artistic talent, her son Bruce Frazer pretty quick.” Her work is fluid and realis- and daughter Carol Mysicka tic, with dashes of bright color. were not surprised. “My mom Many evoke a romantic vision was always creative and artisof lush woodlands, bright water- tic, in many ways. She cooked, ways or sun-dappled nostalgic she sewed, she did needlework. In later years, she made jewelry farm scenes. The result of so much passion and worked in silver and lapito create is a great deal of skilled dary. When she found oil paintand inspired finished artwork. ing, though, it was the most The walls in her warm and pleasing to her,” said Bruce. Now 98 years old, Frazer friendly apartment are covered with her work. “Well, I have spends most of her time in other to put them somewhere,” she aspects of creativity, working with speed through crossword puzzles and playing cards with like-minded friends at the Village. Retirement is the time for many to relax and explore new hobbies. For Jane Frazer, her new hobby evolved into an entirely new career, creating a legacy of creativity.

• March Madness — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, March 14, a night of college basketball; bring your brackets and let the games begin. Plus, enjoy some samples from Jamba Juice. • Blond Moment — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Saturday, March 15, a Battle of the Bands contestant, Blond Moment, will play; Meijer will bring the food. This event is exclusively for students in 9th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information, call 5320500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org. • Wallyball — 4 to 6 p.m. March 18. Have fun while still getting a workout. All skill levels are welcome. • Greek Yogurt Bar — 4:30 to 6 p.m. March 19, incorporate healthy Greek yogurt into your diet. Learn all kinds of ways to use Greek yogurt, as well as delicious toppings and things to mix it with. • Decorate a Fiat with Bettenhausen — 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. March 19, work with a team to create a catchy design for the outside of a Fiat, using a variety of art mediums. Your design will get turned into a decal and put on the car during the last week of this program. • Soul Café: How to Talk with Your Parents — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 20, sometimes it’s difficult to approach your parents about certain topics. Learn how to have an open conversation and create a healthy relationship with your parents. • What’s It Like to Be: A Nurse — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. March 20, learn what it takes to be a Nurse and use some of their most common instruments to listen to heart and lung sounds, plus more. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information on any program, call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Nature photography Forum with instructor

Camera and nature enthusiasts are invited to a Nature Photography Forum this Sunday, March 16, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. — Rebecca Palumbo Films of outstanding nature for Peace Village photographers are shown. Na-

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Seascape by Jane Frazer.

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Spring tea

Tickets are now on sale for the ninth annual “Spring Tea among the Wildflowers” to be held Sunday, May 4, from 2 to 4 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The tea includes a large table of tea sandwiches, sweets, and a variety of hot and cold teas, plus music, wildflowers, and an inspiring speech about the resiliency women by community Health expert Joan Murphy. Weather permitting, seating is planned both indoors and outside amidst the spring flowers. Hats and gloves are encouraged. Tickets must be reserved in advance and cost $25 per person. For reservations and further information, interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

ing Women’s History Month, female members of the Moraine Valley Community College Forensics Team will stage two performances of Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” at Moraine Valley. The shows are scheduled for Wednesday, March 19, at 1 p.m., in the Library (Building L), and Thursday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m., in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M). Both shows are open to the public, and refreshments will be served at the evening show. While the college is not charging an entrance fee, guests are encouraged to bring a donation of either a new, unopened toiletry item to benefit the Constance Morris House, a home for women and children affected by domestic violence; a gently used special occasion dress, shoes or accessories for the college’s annual Dream Come True Project on March 22 where high school girls receive free prom dresses; or a monetary donation of any amount also to benefit the Constance Morris House. “The Vagina Monologues” is an Obie Award-winning play featuring a divergent gathering of female voices, including a 6-year-old girl, a woman who witnesses the birth of her granddaughter, a Bosnian survivor of rape, and others. It has been translated into over 48 languages and performed in over 140 countries, including sold-out runs at Off-Broadway’s Westside Theater and on London’s West End. The performers have selected several monologues to perform at Moraine Valley.

Upcoming Movie about healthy food

The movie “Nourish” will be shown and discussed on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:30 p.m., and on Thursday, March 20, at 10 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Narrated by Cameron Diaz, ‘The Vagina Monologues’ the “Nourish” DVD includes special features with Michael at Moraine Valley (Continued on page 10) In recognition of March be-

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Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “FROZEN’’: The Disney studio added another animated smash to its inventory with this hugely successful fantasy, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Snow Queen’’ and sparked by a woman (voice of Idina Menzel) with the gift — and curse — of turning anything, or anyone, to ice. She runs away to stop herself from hurting those she loves, but her sister (voice of Kristen Bell) goes in pursuit. Jonathan Groff is heard as the seeker’s partner in adventure, with Josh Gad hilarious as an offbeat snowman named Olaf. DVD extras: theatrical trailer; music videos; “Get a Horse’’ short subject. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray) “AMERICAN HUSTLE’’: One of the past year’s most acclaimed and honored movies reunites director and co-writer David O. Russell with several actors he’s worked with before, including Christian Bale and Amy Adams of “The Fighter’’ and Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper of “Silver Linings Playbook.’’ The seriocomic story’s springboard is the Abscam scandal, with Cooper as an FBI agent who recruits a con-artist team (Bale, Adams) to help bring down corrupt politicians. Jeremy Renner, Louis C.K. and Elisabeth Rohm also appear. DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; deleted and extended scenes. **** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MANDELA: LONG WALK TO FREEDOM’’: Idris Elba (“Luther’’) does commendable work as the South African icon in this biography, which was entering the main phase of its theatrical run when Nelson Mandela died. The film traces the hugely

inspirational leader’s experiences up to and through his presidency, including his 27 years in prison and his relationship with wife Winnie (Naomie Harris, “Skyfall’’). DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; audio commentary by director Justin Chadwick. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “KILL YOUR DARLINGS’’: Three icons of poetry — Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William S. Burroughs — are among the central characters in this factinspired murder mystery that boasts an impressive cast. Daniel Radcliffe is light-years away from Harry Potter as Ginsberg, whose college inclusion in a somewhat elite group draws the ire of an envious onlooker (Michael C. Hall, “Dexter’’). Ben Foster plays Burroughs, and Jack Huston (“Boardwalk Empire’’) is Kerouac, with Dane DeHaan, Elizabeth Olsen, Jennifer Jason Leigh and David Cross also featured. DVD extras: audio commentary by Radcliffe, DeHaan, director and co-writer John Krokidas and co-writer Austin Bunn; deleted scenes; Toronto Film Festival footage; “In Conversation’’ featurette with Radcliffe and DeHaan; Q&A with Krokidas and Bunn. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DEVIOUS MAIDS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON’’: Eva Longoria reteamed with “Desperate Housewives’’ mentor Marc Cherry as executive producers of this Lifetime series, with Susan Lucci, Ana Ortiz, Roselyn Sanchez (“Without a Trace’’), Judy Reyes, Brett Cullen and Grant Show in the ensemble cast. As the title suggests, the show revolves around the lives of several domestics who try to cope with personal dramas while fulfilling professional expectations. Season 2 is slated to begin telecasts in mid-April. DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; deleted and extended scenes; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V)

“FLASHPOINT: THE FINAL SEASON’’: Still seen in repeats on ION, the well-written, well-acted Canadian police drama wrapped up its five-year run with this set of episodes. The Strategic Response Unit led by Greg Parker and Ed Lane (Enrico Colantoni, Hugh Dillon) deals with cases involving a man who takes his exwife hostage and former soldiers who unite to stage a big cash heist. Amy Jo Johnson, David Paetkau and Sergio Di Zio also star. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) COMING SOON: “DELIVERY MAN’’ (March 25): Vince Vaughn plays a once-frequent sperm donor troubled when many of his offspring want to know who their father is. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “WALKING WITH DINOSAURS’’ (March 25): Several of the title creatures grow up in the computer-animated tale. John Leguizamo, Justin Long and Karl Urban are in the voice cast. (PG: AS) “47 RONIN’’ (April 1): Keanu Reeves plays one of the warriors battling mystical forces in the course of avenging the death of their master. (PG-13: AS, V) “I LOVE LUCY: THE ULTIMATE SEASON 1’’ (April 8): If you’ve been waiting for Vitameatavegamin in hi-def, here’s your chance, as Lucille Ball’s classic sitcom comes to Blu-ray. (Not rated) “SORCERER’’ (April 22): On Blu-ray for the first time, director William Friedkin’s take on “The Wages of Fear’’ casts Roy Scheider as one of several drivers transporting very dangerous cargo. (PG: P, V) “HILL STREET BLUES: THE COMPLETE SERIES’’ (April 29): The classic Steven Bochco-produced police drama stars Daniel J. Travanti, Veronica Hamel and Dennis Franz. (Not rated: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Broaden Your Horizons (Continued from page 9) Pollan, Alice Waters, Jamie Oliver, Dr. Nadine Burke and Bryant Terry, all of whom discuss the importance of eating healthy food. “Food is not just fuel,” Pollan said. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.” The Rev. Chris Hopkins will lead the discussion following the film and welcomes all to participate.

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families with children of any age to pose and draw portraits of each other. She’ll guide participants through some simple funDrawing portraits damentals of portrait rendering, class for families as they create precious keepAn art class for families will be sakes for their families. The hosted at the Log Cabin Cen- class fee is $ 8 per person and ter for the Arts on Wednesday, includes all supplies. Advance March 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. reservations are required. Call The Log Cabin Art Center is lo- The Center at 361-3650. cated at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Silver jewelry classes Instructor Heather Young invites New afternoon and evening Silver Jewelry classes begin Monday, March 31, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Dan Snyder helps students design, saw, file, solder, and polish rough pieces of silver metal into beautiful sterling silver pins, pendants, brooches, bracelets, and other jewelry. Former students from The Center’s lapidary classes may bring their polished gemstones to set into silver pendants. Stones can be provided for those who haven’t previously made their own. The class fee is $84 plus a $15 materials fee for new students for their first project. Students should expect to pay an additional $40 to $50 in silver costs for future projects, to be paid directly to the instructor in class. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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High school art exhibit now at Moraine Valley The 13th annual Moraine Valley Community College High School Art Exhibition will be held through March 19. The display is in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkway. in Palos Hills. The exhibit can be seen during gallery hours, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. High schools participating in the show include Andrew, Sandburg, Stagg, Argo, Shepard, Evergreen Park, Reavis, Oak Lawn, Chicago Christian, Eisenhower and Richards. This photograph by Andrew High School student Grace Maloney titled “Forgiveness” that was produced in Stephen Moss’ AP Studio Art Class will be among the artwork displayed in the show.

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Umbrella art at Log Cabin Center Umbrella art workshops will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. The Log Cabin is part of The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Lois Lauer will help each participant to create a colorful umbrella using permanent waterproof inks. Students may create their own designs, but Lauer has promised to provide suggestions for easy designs and templates for those who want more structure. Here, Lois Hrejsa and MaryAnne O’Callaghan work on decorating umbrellas. The class fee is $24, which includes an umbrella for each student and all other supplies. Advance reservations are required. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www. thecenterpalos.org.

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