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Thursday, April 3, 2014

Heights may hire firm for $46,000 to spread Heights Rec. Center plans

by Tim Hadac staff reporter The drive to remodel and expand the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., took another step forward Tuesday night, although not without a stumble that rankled at least one alderman and cost support.

On a 5-3 vote, aldermen approved a motion introduced by Alderman Jeffrey Key (1st ward) Photo by Joan Hadac and seconded by Alderman Donald Bylut (1st Ward) to authorize the mayor to engage the George K. Baum & Company for up to $46,500 worth of “public policy and community engagement services” to both inform residents Firefighter/paramedic Tom O’Connor gives a strong spray of water and gauge public opinion about to a new fire truck and ambulance at a “wetdown” ceremony held the proposed $6.2 million upgrade.

An investment banking firm last Saturday at Palos Fire Protection District headquarters, 8815 W. 123rd St., Palos Park. See more photos of the celebratory event founded in 1928, George K. Baum & Company “is industry leader on Page 4.

‘Wetdown’ christens new Palos Fire vehicles

in the structuring, underwriting and marketing of taxable and taxexempt municipal securities,” according to its website.

The motion, as originally written, gave the mayor the go-ahead contingent upon the agreement of the Palos Heights School District 128 Board of Education to negotiate the sale of district property immediately south of the Recreation Center—a move vital to the center’s planned expansion.

Key, however, amended the motion before the vote Tuesday night, saying that district officials had already notified the city, in writing on March 13, that they were ready to negotiate.

Before the vote was taken, Alderman Dolores Kramarski (3rd Ward) said she and three other aldermen not on the council’s Parks & Recreation Committee—Aldermen Robert Basso (2nd Ward),

Alan Fulkerson (3rd Ward) and Michael McGrogan (4th Ward)— were not informed of the March 13 letter until Tuesday night, before the vote was taken.

“Four of us on the City Council were left in the dark,” Kramarski said at the meeting, directing her comments to the chair, Mayor Robert Straz. “We did not receive this until tonight, and it was dated March 13. Now, I don’t think there’s any excuse for this.

I think we’re all equal members on the council, whether we’re on the Rec Committee or not, and I’m not going to go through any planning or proposal and be kept in the dark.”

Moments after her expression of dissatisfaction, the council approved the motion, with Kramarski, Basso and McGrogan voting against.

“It’s not a professional way to

do business,” Kramarski said after the meeting. “This isn’t [the U.S.] Congress.” Moments later, she received a brief apology for the oversight from Recreation Director Michael Leonard. Key had also apologized earlier in the council meeting, before the vote.

City officials have said that the proposed expansion is consistent with the city’s Recreation Center Master Plan. The 60-page plan, produced in 2008, is available online at palosheights.org. The plan calls for renovation of the existing rec center (the old Crab Orchard School) and expansion by acquiring a limited amount of District 128 land.

Draft plans unveiled last month and reported on by The Regional News called for expansion of the current rectangular rec center (See Heights, Page 3)

Palos Park mom readies to run for her son in Boston Marathon

by Tim Hadac staff reporter A Palos Park mother plans to swim, bike and run a total of 226 miles to raise awareness and funds for autism research—all to honor her 9-year-old son.

A seasoned runner, Stephanie Ebert will start her labor of love by competing in the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21. She will participate in a total of 11 grueling marathons and triathlons, ending with the Marine Corps Marathon on Oct. 26 in Arlington, Va. “This is my first time running in the Boston Marathon,” Ebert said, adding that she was “elated” when she learned her qualifying time was good enough to earn her a coveted spot in the worldclass athletic event.

She is reaching out to family, friends, neighbors and the

Aims to raise funds for autism research community at large to visit firstgiving.com/fundraiser/ stephanie-ebert/MCM2014 online and join Team Beckham (named for her son) by making a contribution to the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

Ebert’s goal is to raise $3,000.

Regarding autism, Ebert wrote on her web page that “1 in 150 has quickly become 1 in 68. These days it seems like everybody knows somebody with autism. The cause of the disorder is unknown and is growing at a staggering pace. Because the condition uniquely affects individuals, it is difficult for scientists to

find a cure.”

Ebert and her husband, Jeff, adopted Beckham “Sasha” Ebert from Vladivostok, Russia on Thanksgiving Day, 2005. “After wanting so bad to start a family, he brought immediate joy to Jeff and me,” Ebert wrote on her fundraising page. “We knew he had some catching up to do due to institutional delay, so we quickly began occupational therapy and speech therapy upon our return home.

“By the age of 3, he was taking the bus to school and attending school for early intervention five days a week.

It was around this time when we noticed the behavior that

we were so committed to pushing forward started to slowly creep backwards,” she added.

Before his fourth birthday, Beckham was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)—news that Ebert describes as “get wrenching.”

In the years since, the Eberts “have seen numerous doctors, therapists, neurologists, psychiatrists, genealogists and chiropractors” and utilized “chelation through bio-medical intervention, neurofeedback, ABA therapy, social therapy groups, vitamin B-12 injections, epsom salt baths, Valtrex, Nystatin, probiotics, seminars, and eliminated dairy and gluten from our lives,” Ebert continued.

Years later, Beckham is in (See Palos mom, Page 3)

Photo by Tim Hadac

Stephanie Ebert stands next to her son, Beckham, and younger son, Zelalem “Zee” Ebert, at the Palos Park Village Green. Ebert is appealing to family, friends, neighbors and everyone to support her quest to run, bike and swim 226 miles to raise awareness and funds for autism research, starting with the Boston Marathon.

Photos by Tim Hadac

Sertoma Super Sale will grace Heights’ old Ben Franklin this weekend About 200 volunteers helped Sertoma Inc. prepare for its annual Housewares Super Sale, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, in the vacant Ben Franklin store at 12306 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights.

At left, pausing for a photo near Rachael Ray kitchenware are Jackie Zarabia, Justin Cantu and Joe Wallen, student at the P.R.I.D.E. Alternative School, Oak Lawn, as well as Amy Chmura, advancement director at the Sertoma Centre.

Taking a break from their volunteer duties unpacking items and placing them on tables are Orland Park Junior High School student Val Artis and her brother, Dallas, a student at Sandburg High School (center photo).

A colorful array of housewares is inspected by Elizabeth Sterchele, special events and grants manager for Sertoma.

Volunteers unloaded three truckloads of household items at the site last week. The items were donated to Sertoma by 36 of the hundreds of companies that exhibited at the International Home +

Housewares Show, held March 7-10 at McCormick Place.

The items include plates, bowls, glassware, flatware, cookware, coffeemakers and other appliances, knick knacks, and more, from well known brands like Libby, Rachael Ray, and others. Many of the items are not yet available in stores.

Admission to this weekend’s event is free, and housewares will typically be sold at discounts of 50 percent or more—priced as little as four for $1 and as much as $65 each (for an item worth about $150).

The annual sale was held at Sertoma’s thrift store in Matteson. Sterchele credited Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz, Sertoma board president, and developer Mike Coogan (owner of the building) for their leadership and generosity in giving the sale a home that is spacious and conveniently located.

The not-for-profit Sertoma Centre provides a range of services every year to more than 725 adults with disabilities, primarily from three facilities, two in Alsip and one in Matteson, as well as 10 residential homes in the south and southwest suburbs.

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View from Trinity

by Dr. Steven Timmermans

“April is the cruelest month,” wrote T.S. Eliot, in the first line of The Waste Land. Since April has just begun and this line has been bouncing about in my head, I thought it might be interesting to look through my textbook from the T.S. Eliot course I took in college. I discovered that my column notes, full of meaning then, only give me hints of interpretation now: “all has collapsed” and “rock bottom.”

But I remember enough to recall that T.S. Eliot’s The Waste Land was a work centering on despair. He offered words without hope in a world that seemed hopeless to him.

Thoroughly sick of winter, none of us would idolize winter, as T.S. Eliot seemed to have done: “Winter kept us warm, covering earth in forgetful snow.”

But when the future is without hope, burrowing even under a blanket of snow seems preferable.

Recently, an entirely different message was presented at Trinity Christian College. We were blessed to have the U.S. Ambassador to South Sudan, Susan D. Page, speak on campus. Originally from Flossmoor, Ambassador Page told us her story of public service overseas.

She began working with the peace process in Sudan around the turn of the century and stuck with the process until the Comprehensive Peace Agreement was signed in 2005. This agreement allowed for elections six years later that resulted in the birth of a new nation, the Republic of South Sudan.

Appointed as the U.S. ambassador to this new country, Page was ideally suited to be the United State’s represen-

tative, channeling America’s knowledge of democracy and generous humanitarian efforts to a country the size of France. Imagine the hope that accompanied the launch of this newly independent nation in July, 2011, particularly with the United States as its friend.

But this past December, just a little more than two years later, everything came crashing down as tribal clashes escalated into a near civil war. Two different times, Ambassador Page had to watch as U.S. Embassy workers were evacuated from the war-torn country. Throughout it all, she remained, heavily guarded with her movements restricted.

Did she provide us a message of hopelessness for this new country? Was she wishing to crawl under a blanket of snow, recognizing the chill of hiding was preferable to the heat of battle? By no means. She is committed to her role as the U.S. ambassador to the South Sudan and is passionate about education and youth. For in the next generation, she sees hope for this very fragile nation.

Whether listening to T.S. Eliot or Ambassador Page, we all have a choice. We can look at the threats and challenges around us and choose despair.

Or, we can look to the power of education and the energy of the next generation and find hope. My view from Trinity, surrounded with young adults passionate about learning and leadership, is that I’m with Ambassador Page. Hope is all around us!

Steve Timmermans, Ph.D., is the president of Trinity Christian College.

Readers Write Ballot choices usual practice of making no advice to The Regional recommendation and therefore Dear editor, As a resident of Palos Heights for over 44 years, and a loyal subscriber to The Regional News, I would like to comment on your Editorial ballot choice of March 13, 2014.

You state that The Regional’s usual practice is to make no recommendations to vote for the nomination of their respective political parties in primary election races, leaving those decisions in the hands of partisan voters. Yet, for the 15th Judicial Subcircuit, The Regional recommended Michael B. Barrett, a well qualified candidate, especially if you like hockey. However, The Chicago Tribune reviewed the qualifications and recommended Chris Lawler for the 15th Judicial Subcircuit.

It appears the voters elected Chris Lawler in spite of The Regional’s recommendation.

It seems that many voters disagreed with The Regional’s view and sided with the Chicago Tribune. It is my belief that many local residents are disappointed with The Regional’s viewpoint and feel it has lost relevance. Maybe The Regional should stick with the

avoid offending a large segment of readers with differing opinions.

Jerry Lawler Palos Heights

New Palos Dems’ leader sets goals Dear editor, It is both an honor and a privilege to be chosen as the next Palos Township Democratic Committeeman.

Over the Robert E. past 16 years Maloney we have grown to become one of the most successful and respected political organizations in the Southwest Suburbs. This could not have happened without the multifaceted leadership skills of Sam Simone. Simply stated: Sam set goals and achieved goals. Serving the people of the community came first to Sam. Moving forward we must be ready for the next challenges that will confront us.

Implementing new ideas and enhancing a grass-root effort of

communication by listening to the needs of our constituents will be essential. These goals will not only prepare us for the new challenges ahead, but will help us better serve the citizens of Palos Township.

“We are the Party of the People.”

Robert E. Maloney

Southwest Symphony enriches us again Dear editor, Just a note to compliment the Southwest Symphony Orchestra on the outstanding concert they presented last Sunday afternoon at Trinity Christian College.

Songs made famous by wonderful singing talents such as Judy Garland, Sarah Vaughn, Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald were featured and sung by Helen Welch, a critically-acclaimed talent brought in from Ohio.

The concert was held in the Ozinga Auditorium in which the acoustics are amazing. I would have bought a CD of this performance had one been available!

Thank you to the music director, David L. Crane for an afternoon of pure enjoyment.

Carol Stefan, Palos Heights

Inside The First Amendment

‘Abracadabra!’ Judge says Teller’s trick is protected

by Gene Policinski

for example, have legal protection even when they strongly Now you see it. Now you don’t resemble the original creation.

Throw in some exceptions to al… or don’t copy it, at least.

Magician Teller of “Penn and low for what’s called “fair use,” Teller” sued another magician in and sometimes, with not even 2012 in federal court in Nevada so much as an “Abracadabra!” over what Teller asserted was a or “Presto Chango,” the stage copycat performance of Teller’s is set for disputes over who has signature trick, “Shadows,” and the right to use what.

Mahan wrote, “The mere fact his competitor’s offer to sell the that a dramatic work or pantosecret behind the illusion.

In a decision a few days ago, mime includes a magic trick, or U.S. District Court Judge James even that a particular illusion is C. Mahan found for Teller – who its central feature, does not render legally has changed to just the it devoid” of protection.

The lawsuit revolves around an one name – by ruling that while “magic tricks are not copyright- offer by a Dutch performer, Geable, this does not mean that rard Dogge, who court documents ‘Shadows’ is not subject to copy- say “created two YouTube videos right protection,” noting federal offering to sell the secret to one law does shield “dramatic works” of Teller’s signature illusions.”

The court record said Teller has and “pantomimes.”

Free speech rights always have claimed to have performed “Shadexisted in tandem, and at times ows” since 1976.

The judge ruled that Dogge’s in tension, with copyright law.

Unique creations cannot simply “strikingly similar illusion entibe replicated by others without tled ‘The Rose and her Shadow’ permission – but satirical works, infringed on Teller’s copyright,”

and that Dogge will need to pay some yet-to-be determined damages.

In Teller’s illusion and Dogge’s similar trick, the shadow of a rose is projected by a bright light onto a light-colored screen some distance behind it. The magician then enters the scene, and in nearly-identical moves, Mahan said, proceeds to trim the shadow images’ leaves and petals of the rose, one by one, which similarly fall to the ground from the real flower.

Dogge claimed Teller’s partner, Penn Jillette, opened the door to his near-identical performance by daring people to copy it by saying “No one knows how ‘Shadows’ is done and no one will ever figure it out.” But Mahan said that fell short of authorizing others to publicly perform the work. It “only demonstrates confidence that the illusion is so clever that its secret cannot be discovered.”

And, Mahan said, even if Jillette was issuing a challenge, it merely

“provokes other to unearth the secret, not perform the work.”

The judge also said Dogge was wrong to argue that Teller’s complaint should be rejected because the “secret” behind his trick was different than Teller’s. Focusing on “the aspects of his performance that are not perceivable by the audience” ignores that fact that “the court compares only the observable elements of the works in question. … Therefore, whether Dogge uses Teller’s method, a technique known only by various holy men of the Himalayas, or even real magic is irrelevant” since the two performances appear identical to an ordinary viewer, Mahan concludes.

While the amount of damages Teller might collect remains to be determined, the decision reaffirms some core principles of free speech and copyright: Ideas cannot be owned, but the unique arrangement or presentation of that idea can be copyrighted.

We see the same principle at

work on the weekend, in golf tournaments. The scores and outcomes of this “serendipitous” competition cannot be owned, but the television broadcast account of the tourney – and even the unique way scores are reported from every hole on the course simultaneously – can be.

Some see copyright restrictions, particularly newer changes in the law that extend protections virtually forever, as antithetical to freedom of speech.

But the nation’s founders in creating U.S. copyright regulations were under no such illusion. Income from unique works fuels the engines of creativity that power a good deal of free expression. Nothing tricky about that.

Kathy Kessling, Orland Hills “I once saw a real phone booth for sale at a garage sale. I thought about buying it. If I had the space, it would have been great.”

Dolores Demith, Orland Park “The people. I think they’re nice.”

Mary Trivette, Markham “I once found dolls that an 80-year-old woman said belonged to her as a child. You pressed a button in the side and it shook its head yes or no.”

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

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(Asked last Saturday at the Orland Park Special Recreation Program’s garage sale at the Orland Park Civic Center)

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Karen Strukl, Hometown “The vintage clothing. They bring back memories. It’s all coming back. When you see what kids are wearing, you know that maybe you had some fashion sense. It’s interesting to see the kids fight over the stuff you had in the back of your closet.”

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Dist. 135 looks to amend budget to cut debt service

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Worth Mayor Mary Werner, speaking in left photo, and the Village Board listened for an hour as citizens including Rebecca Tully criticized them and the police in the handling of the death of her daughter, Brittany Wawrzyniak during Tuesday’s board meeting.

Brittany’s family and friends confront Worth Village Board to demand answers

by Bob Rakow

rolling their eyes during Brittany’s supporters’ comments.

“We are upset about the way Emotions boiled over at Wednesday’s Worth Village Board meeting we have been treated,” said Pat as friends and family of Brittany Wawrzyniak, Brittany’s father.

Rebecca Lane, Wawrzyniak’s Wawrzyniak demanded answers from village officials about the grandmother, also chastised the five-month investigation into the village board.

“To slam my granddaughter with 18-year-old girl’s death.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner took the reputation as a drug user— the brunt of the anger, accusations shame on you. Shame on all of and name-calling from an angry you,” Lane said. “Your reputation crowd that grew more infuriated as in Worth is worthless. That’s the the night wore on and the mayor reputation your police department repeatedly said she could not talk has.”

Tully said she’s dissatisfied with about the case.

“We need to know that you have the numerous unanswered quesconfidence in your police depart- tions surrounding her daughter’s ment,” a supporter shouted. Oth- death, which occurred Nov. 8 when ers called Werner “a cold-hearted she was ejected from a moving car woman” “a heartless b----” and de- near the Worth boat launch, 115th manded that she and Police Chief Street and Beloit Avenue.

“Was she pushed? If so, who Martin Knolmayer either quit or pushed her? Was she pulled? If be fired.

More than 200 people packed so, who pulled her? Did she jump the gym at the Christensen Ter- out? If so, why?’’ Tully asked. race Centre, 115th Street and Be- “Why did the investigators wait loit Avenue, which served as an four months to contact the people alternate location for the meeting who called 911?

“Why have the investigators to accommodate the large crowd.

Supporters walked to the center been treating us, her family, all from a nearby makeshift memorial along like we’ve done something dedicated to Wawrzyniak, located wrong. Brittany is the victim not across the street from the center. the criminal. We just want to know When they entered the building, what happened,” Tully said. “There they were searched for weapons have yet to be any charges associafter a post on the RIP Brittney ated with the death of Brittany.”

Werner defended the police Facebook page threatened violence department, saying officers have at the meeting.

Wawrzyniak’s mother, Rebecca spent hundreds of hours interviewTully, and other supporters, said ing people and examining phone they understood that Worth police records and Facebook postings. cannot not comment on details of Critics in the crowd shouted that the investigation. However, they it was hundreds of wasted hours.

“A thorough investigation does do not believe the family has been treated during the investigation, take a lot of time,” Werner said. she said. She also commented to “I cannot give you information. I the board that the members were cannot answer questions.”

Neither Police Chief Martin Knolmayer nor any of the village trustees commented during the portion of the meeting devoted to Wawrzyniak, which last about one hour.

Werner added that police have met on several occasions with Wawrzyniak’s mother and father to update them on the status of the investigation.

“I’m sure that everyone who has taken time to come here tonight would not want us to do anything that could possibly jeopardize either the criminal case of the criminal investigation,” Werner said.

She added that misinformation in the media and on Facebook has led to “a lot of the frustration for everybody that is involved in the situation.” She did not, however, attempt to clear up any perceived misinformation surrounding the case.

Werner said the case isn’t expected to be closed for eight to 10 months.

“It’s actually the state’s attorney’s office that brings charges. Our job is to investigate, to gather the evidence and the facts that will support any type of criminal charge,” Werner said.

Prosecutors say Wawrzyniak met Eric Steven Johnson at the boat launch, got into the back seat of his car and handed him $200 in exchange for 30 pills of Clonazepam.

They also said Wawrzyniak began counting the pills while still in the backseat as Johnson drove away. She opened the door of the moving car, was ejected and struck the pavement.

She was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn less than one hour later.

Brittany supporters vow more to come

by Jeff Vorva

the board.

And there may be more heat After about an hour of having to come.

During the board’s break, Pather board, police force and herself verbally attacked by the friends and rick Wawrzniak, Brittany’s father, family of Brittany Wawrzyniak, thanked the supporters for coming Worth Mayor Mary Werner called out and informed them to show up again at the village’s next board for a recess.

Most of the board members fol- meeting April 15.

“Let’s block 111th Street!” shoutlowed her into a side room at the Christensen Terrace Centre to take ed one supporter from the crowd. a break and to gather their thoughts “Let’s shut it down!”

Generally, board meetings are for the rest of items on the agenda.

An estimated crowd of 200 gath- held the first and third Tuesdays ered to question officials and police of the month at the Village Hall, about Wawrzyniak’s death in No- 7112 W. 111th St. But because of vember and how they are handling the anticipated crowd on Tuesday the investigation and treating the night, the meeting was moved to family. The crowd was heated and the gym area of the Christensen at times hurled personal insults at Terrace Centre – not far from

Palos mom (Continued from page 1) a communication development program at a school with a special needs curriculum, Ebert reports. “He looks forward to his weekly swim lessons, learning about dinosaurs, jumping on the trampoline, and also receives therapy at home for additional support. Not a day that goes by that we don’t worry about Beckham’s future and what will happen when we are no longer able to care for him.”

Raising a child with autism is a challenge as increasing

Heights (Continued from page 1) into an L-shaped building that will include two junior-high school sized basketball courts that could be converted to a full-size court, a second-floor wellness center with walking/jogging track, a conversion of the current gym into a multi-purpose room, conversion of office space into kitchen space for cooking classes, expanded parking and more.

The $46,500 ceiling approved Tuesday night is more than the $40,000 cost estimate that city officials provided to the council back on March 4.

The next step in the process, after the city inks an agreement with Baum, is for the company

where Brittany Wawrzniak’s death occurred.

The village has not announced if the next meeting will also be moved.

Despite the fact that some of the comments aimed at Werner and the board were profane, Mike Tully, Brittany’s step father, said this was “an important step” in pursuing what happened to Brittany.

“We needed this to happen to get it out,” he said.

One supporter said he planned on coming to every board meeting to protest until the family and community received answers. Werner told the audience it might take eight-to-10 months before the police or village will be able to comment publicly on the case.

President Michael Carroll gave Forn a pat on the back and said, “Nicely done.” He also praised Prieto-McCarthy for sharing a treasurer’s report, saying that the board “never had the luxury” of such monthly reports in the past.

La Margo added, “Since Day 1, I’ve kept a very close eye on our financials. We’re retiring debt, which is always good, which will result in real savings to the homeowners, taxpayers. We’ve got a healthy fund balance and making sure that we are not dipping below the revenues that are coming in.

“The computers are a necessity, and we’re not borrowing money to purchase them. We’re taking it from our fund balance, which is what it’s designed for,” he continued.

What La Margo is “more excited about,” he said “is looking forward to finally have a fund balance policy that the board has to live with.

We’ve never had that before. We had a fund balance, but never a

Seven weeks after the Orland School District 135 Board of Education accepted the resignation of its assistant superintendent for business services and then immediately split the position into two, the move is paying dividends, several board members said earlier this week.

The thoughts were offered at the school board’s committee-ofthe-whole meeting held Monday evening at Orland Junior High School, 14855 S. West Ave., Orland Park.

The centerpiece of the meeting was a discussion of district finances. The first was a look at an amended budget proposed by Carl L. Forn, the district’s new full-time director of finance of schools, and the second was a report released

by Jan V. Prieto-McCarthy, the new part-time board treasurer.

In a nod to increased transparency, board President Joseph La Margo added that the financial information discussed at the committee meeting will soon be posted at orland135.org, the district’s website.

“It’s just check and balances,” La Margo. “As you can see, Carl’s saying one thing, and the treasurer’s report is reconciling to what he’s saying. It’s doing exactly what I wanted when I asked for the two separate positions. They are independent people looking at the same financials.”

In his presentation, Forn talked about amending the district’s budget to reflect a previously approved purchase of new computers, including nearly 2,000 MacBook Air laptops for junior high students and more than 550 iPad Air tablets for third graders.

The move is part of a plan announced several months ago to equip every student in the district (grades 3 through 8) with a takehome computer within five years.

The revised budget also includes a $4.7 million transfer that was used last fall to retire the district debt early as a means of saving money on local property tax bills.

“We had to correct the budget, and it was like, ‘Hey guys, we moved $4.7 million that was not part of the budget. We abated the property taxes that were included in the budget, so now we have to amend the budget, because basically we’re substituting fund balance for debt service tax levy,’” Forn added.

The bottom line, Forn said, is that district finances remain stable and taxpayers still enjoy the benefits of a rebate.

“I mean, the reduction of the levy for debt service will mean something to the average person, but for the school district, that doesn’t change our education fund levy. It doesn’t change our operations money. It just says, ‘Hey, you know what? We owed some money, we paid off the money, and we don’t owe it anymore. So we don’t need to reach into your pockets for that amount of money anymore.”

The district current has more than $50 million in reserves.

After the meeting, board Vice

fund balance policy.”

A draft policy is expected to be considered by the board in the weeks ahead.

“We’ll set a floor, so you’ll not be able to dip under it, so you won’t be able to open up the floodgates and start spending as much money as you want, and we’re putting a ceiling, too, to prevent what the former board did, which was hoard the money and not spend the money on teachers, students and everything.”

After the committee meeting, the public was offered an opportunity to comment on the proposed amended budget at the regular board meeting. No one spoke. The document will be on public display for 30 days, per state law, and will be voted on next month.

The next board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, April 14 at the district’s administration center, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

The public is invited.

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Orland School District 135 School Board President Joe LaMargo is shown at last month’s board meeting with Lynn Zeder, newly appointed assistant superintendent of teaching and learning. is also included.

Dist. 135 board appoints administrative staff members The Orland School District 135 school board last month approved Lynn Zeder as assistant superintendent of teaching and learning.

Zeder will work with the Superintendent and lead the Curriculum, Special Education and Technology departments to integrate the use of technology into regular and Special Education curriculum. Zeder has served District 135 for over 20 years, most recently as the Director of Curriculum and previously as Assistant Director of Curriculum. She also was principal of Centennial School for 4 years, a junior high Language Arts teacher for 15 years and has earned two Masters Degrees: one from Governor’s State in Education Administration and another from Chicago State. She is currently completing her doctorate through Lewis University in Educational Leadership.

Superintendent Dr. Janet Stutz said, “We are proud to have Lynn Zeder’s experience and energy in this role as we align curriculum and technology together. She provides the

leadership and initiative we need in preparing our students academically now and in the future.”

Also at the March 10 board meeting, Jerling Assistant Principal Jennifer Nichols was appointed as summer school principal for the summer of 2014.

The position takes effect March 10, and Ms. Nichols will work directly with the Curriculum department to prepare for the Extended School Year (ESY) program that is held for 4 weeks during the summer.

Nichols has worked in District 135 for almost two years and was previously with North Palos District 117 as the Dean of Students and Reading Specialist. She holds a master’s degree in School Administration from Northern Illinois University and a Masters in Reading from St. Xavier University.

“Jennifer Nichols’ expertise as a building administrator and as a primary reading specialist makes her a perfect fit to lead the summer program, “said Director of Curriculum Lynn Zeder.

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“The problem with autism is that what you are actually ‘dealing with’ changes frequently, and what works for one child may not work for another,” Ebert said. “Nonetheless, we have committed to making Beckham the best that he can be, taking the journey as so many parents do, trying everything imaginable to ‘cure’ our child.”

But Beckham is his mother’s “hero and my inspiration,” Ebert added. “He keeps me focused and challenged. He motivates me to never, ever settle until I am satisfied with the outcome. I am driven and focused because of Beckham’s

condition. He and all the children and families who are fighting the same daily battles need a ‘cure’—and until one is discovered, I will continue running in their honor.”

Founded in 2001, OAR describes itself as a group “led by parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum” and which uses “applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront daily.”

The Eberts have another son, Zelalem “Zee” Ebert, age 8, whom they adopted from Tembaro, Ethiopia when he was a tot.

to lead an effort to explain the proposed renovation and expansion plans to voters, gauge their response, and solicit and incorporate feedback into plans—with an eye on bringing the proposal before voters in a binding referendum as early as Nov. 4. A referendum would be necessary because the $6.2 million project would be funded by general obligation bonds issued by the city.

Also Tuesday, Palos Heights resident Dave Novak chided city officials for what he described as their unwillingness to enforce the law and issue citations to his neighbors, who allegedly violate local ordinances by burning construction debris inside and outside their home in the Old Palos section of the city.

Novak said the problem has been festering for a full decade, and that he has criticized city of-

ficials in the past, with little to no results.

Several aldermen offered advice to Novak, including hiring a private attorney to sue the neighbor, and Alderman Jack Clifford (2nd Ward) disputed the claim that nothing has been done by the city, noting his own efforts as one example.

Immediately before the council meeting, a handful of eighthgraders participated in the annual Mayor for a Day mock City Council meeting, part of a larger effort by the Palos Heights Woman’s Club to educate and spark interest among local boys and girls about government and civic responsibility. Photos and more information are scheduled to be published in the April 10 edition of The Regional News, as well as online at theregionalnews.com.

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Wetdown baptism of Palos Fire vehicles harks back

Palos Heights Alderman Jerry McGovern (4th Ward) pauses for a photo with his grandsons, Aidan, 7, and Gavin, 5 at last Saturday’s “wetdown” ceremony at Palos Fire Protection District (PFPD) headquarters, 8815 W. 123rd St., Palos Park (photos clockwise from top left).

The ceremony was steeped in tradition and was a throwback to more than a century ago, when horse-drawn fire rigs were hosed down to wash away road dirt, grit, cinders and more that accumulated on fire runs.

After the new rigs were wiped dry with commemorative towels, Palos Fire Protection District stalwarts push the new truck back into its stall, in another nod to yesteryear. The new truck, along with a new ambulance, was paid for with about $980,000 in funds from a tax increase approved by voters in 2012.

Palos Fire District administrative assistant Marianne DeHaan smiles as her grandson, Ralphie Stecker, 4, watches the events unfold. When the rigs were sprayed with water from a fire hose, Ralphie was heard to exclaim that the ceremony was “just like a baptism.”

While the ritual had its serious side, its mood was generally celebratory. Families of Palos Fire staff, as well as other members of the community, joined in, including firefighter/paramedic Eric Queen, his

Spring Fishing Classic at Lake Katherine Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens will hold its annual Spring Fishing Classic on Saturday, April 12, from 7 a.m. to noon.

This catch-and-release tournament, in honor of Lester “Bubbs” Farrelly, gives participants the rare opportunity to fish the entire shoreline of Lake Katherine.

Tickets are $100 per person, which includes lunch. Cash prizes will be awarded for the largest walleye, muskie, channel catfish,

largemouth bass, and bluegill caught.

For event details or to purchase tickets, call 361-1873. Space is limited to 125 anglers, so reservations should be made early. Registration forms are available at www. lakekatherine.org.

The Spring Fishing Classic supports natural resources restoration and education programs at the park. Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights.

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Gericke credited Rutter and the honor guard with the idea for staging the kind of old-school ceremony that “is not seen much with today’s modern fire apparatus, but this is a big deal for our district and residents.

The new fire truck replaces one that was damaged in an electriLEGAL NOTICE cal fire last November. Gericke thanked his counterparts at the LEGAL NOTICE Orland Fire Protection District for lending a truck to the PFPD for NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-03) to be held before the Planned Unit Development Commission of the City of Palos Heights on Wednesday, April the past several months.

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PARCEL 1: THAT PART OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING SOUTHERLY OF THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SURVEY BY SANITARY DISTRICT OF CHICAGO 313323 C (CONDEMNATION) DATED MAY 15, 1912; LINE DESCRIBED AS “BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 19, 460 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY TO A POINT IN THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, 1080 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER.” MORE FULLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE PRESENT EASTERLY ROW LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE (SAID EASTERLY LINE BEING 50 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID SECTION 19) WITH THE AFOREMENTIONED NORTHERLY LINE OF SURVEY BY SANITARY DISTRICT OF CHICAGO 313323 OF (CONDEMNATION) DATED MAY 15, 1912; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED NORTHERLY LINE A DISTANCE OF 449.61 FEET, TO A POINT ON A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 430 FEET EAST OF THE AFOREMENTIONED EASTERLY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH, ALONG LAST DESCRIBED LINE, A DISTANCE OF 264.22 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF A PERPETUAL EASEMENT RECORDED SEPTEMBER 21, 1935 AS DOCUMENT NO. 11682304, (SAID NORTH LINE BEING DRAWN PARALLEL WITH AND 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 19); THENCE WEST ALONG THE LAST DESCRIBED NORTH LINE, A DISTANCE OF 430 FEET TO THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE. (AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NO. 11231375 RECORDED MAY 4, 1933); THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF HARLEM AVENUE, A DISTANCE OF 394.91 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (P. I. N. #24-19-306-002) TOGETHER WITH THE SOUTH PART BEING 466.6 FEET ON THE WEST LINE AND 93.1 FEET ON THE EAST LINE OF THE SW QUARTER (SW ¼) OF THE SW QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THAT PART, IF ANY, CONDEMNED BY THE SANITARY DISTRICT IN CASE NO. 313323C; AND EXCEPT THAT PART LYING WITHIN PARCEL 1 (P.I.N. #24-19-306-002).

TOGETHER WITH TRIANGLE IN SOUTHWEST CORNER, BEING 93.14 FEET ON THE WEST LINE AND 306.66 FEET ON THE SOUTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THAT PART, IF ANY, CONDEMNED BY THE SANITARY DISTRICT IN CASE NO. 313323C; AND EXCEPT THAT PART LYING WITHIN PARCEL 1, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, IL (P.I.N. #24-19307-002).

TOGETHER WITH THE NORTHWEST ¼ (EXCEPTING THEREFROM THAT PART LYING NORTH OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF THE SANITARY DISTRICT AND, ALSO EXCEPT THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ILLINOIS STATE ROUTE 83 AS DEDICATED PER DOCUMENT NO. 11194076) ALL IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (P.I.N. #24-30-106-002).

AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF ROUTE 83 AND HARLEM AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS. commonly known as the northeast corner of Route 83 and Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL. All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

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Orland Park police announced last week that an additional charge of criminal sexual assault has been filed against Tinley Park resident Ryan Dolan, 29, a social studies teacher and wrestling coach at Tinley Park High School.

Dolan was initially arrested by Tinley Park police on March 8 and charged with four counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse from a position of trust and two counts of criminal sexual assault Ryan Dolan of a victim under 18 in Will County. The contact allegedly occurred away from school grounds. additional sexual contact with the The new charge, made on same girl in Orland Park in recent March 26, alleges that Dolan had months.

Police would not say exactly when or where in the village the alleged incident occurred.

Dolan was suspended from his job at the school and then resigned on March 11. He is not allowed back on campus, according to a statement released by Bremen High School District 228 Superintendent Dr. Bill Kendall.

Almost all references to Dolan have been removed from the district’s website.

Orland Park police said that Dolan appeared at a bond hearing on March 26 in Bridgeview.

Bond was set at $250,000, and his next court appearance on the new charge is set for April 23.

Orland Park man charged with reckless driving, leaving scene An Orland Park man faces a variety of charges after losing control of his car and damaging an SUV and residential property, police said.

Eric A. Sirvid, 21, was charged with reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to notify a property owner of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, driving too fast for conditions and improper lane use March 4 after he struck a parked car and seriously damaged a brick mailbox near 157th Street and 76th Avenue, police said.

Sirvid allegedly fled the scene of the accident on foot and told police by phone the following day that he has consulted an attorney and would not speak with them until he turned himself in, which he did on March 6, police said. He appeared in court on March 25. Witnesses reportedly told police that Sirvid appeared to lose control of his car while negotiating a slight curve in the 7500 block of 157th Street, police said. He struck a concrete mailbox that was built into the apron of a driveway. The lower half of the mailbox was shattered, while the top half remained intact and was

ORLAND PARK POLICE thrown across the street where it hit the back of an SUV parked in a driveway, according to the police report.

Sirvid also allegedly struck a stop sign, shearing it from the ground, before the his vehicle stopped in front of a brick landscaping wall. The distance from the mailbox to the retaining wall was estimated at 50 yards, police said.

In other Orland Park police news, Alejanandra Ledezma, 25, of Lansing, was charged with retail theft March 8 after allegedly stealing $40 worth of makeup from a store in Orland Square, police said.

Melissa M. Lindsey, 33, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license Feb. 25 after a stop at 143rd Street and 80th Avenue, police said.

Mario A. Diaz, 23, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license March 8 after a stop at 153rd Street and LaGrange Road, police said. A passenger in his car, Joseph A. Juchnowski, 19, of Midlothian, was charged with underage con-

sumption of alcohol, police said.

Diaz appeared in court on April 2.

Ronald D. Hoskin, 67, of Merrionette Park, was charged with drunken driving, disobeying a traffic signal and driving on an expired registration March 12 after a stop at 149th Street and LaGrange Road, police said. He’ll appear in court on April 15.

John A. Pawinski, 35, of Palos Hills, was charged with retail theft March 13 after he allegedly stole perfume from a store in Orland Square, police said. He appeared in court on March 14.

Danyea L. Harper, 33, of Harvey, was charged with retail theft March 8 after allegedly stealing clothing from a store at Orland Square, police said.

Amani R. Ibrahim, 35, of Brookfield, was charged with retail theft March 8 after allegedly stealing merchandise from a store at Orland Square, police said.

Mary E. Crescenzo, 29, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, making an improper turn and driving on the wrong side of the road Feb. 23 after a stop at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road, police said. She appeared in court on March 19.

Hire contractors with care From Palos Park Commissioner Dan Polk

Palos Park police last week responded to a complaint related to calling plumber for a bathroom pipe repair job.

The complainant’s pipe was taken out, a “high bill” was produced, and the contractor left the job undone after a dispute over the bill pricing, police said.

Palos Park police remind you be aware of who you are hiring and allowing into your home.

The village Building Department offers a list of village- licensed contractors. Please utilize it.

Four tips to avoid plumbing repair scams: If you’re not familiar with plumbing components and costs, it’s easy to fall victim to a scam.

You can avoid these common plumbing scams by doing research before hiring a plumber, and learning what to expect from a professional.

1. Get three estimates. Seek out three detailed estimates before hiring a plumber. Be leery of any contractor who is willing to give a quote over the phone, because the plumber needs to be able to see the job site to assess damage and any obstacles that may raise costs. Do not accept a verbal contract because it can be difficult to enforce.

If one of the bids is much lower than the others, it could signal a potential problem. A common plumbing scam is to give a low estimate that doesn’t account for all of the labor needed. You will then need to pay for the additional labor before the plumber finishes the job, putting you in a tough situation.

2. Avoid the high down payment. Nearly all contractors require some type of down payment before starting a job. Most professionals charge around 10 percent, but if the plumber asks for a significantly larger down payment, you should be cautious. The

plumber could take your money and run.

3. Watch out for theft. A common scam involving rentals or apartment buildings is when a plumber informs you that he was sent on behalf of the building owner. Or, the plumber will say the water department sent him to check the main water line and make necessary repairs. Once you let him in your home, he will look for valuable items to steal.

Don’t let any contractor enter your home without first verifying his identity with your landlord, building supervisor or the water company.

4. Bait and switch. In the price quote, the plumber should give you the make and model of all major parts or appliances. A common scam is to charge for expensive parts, but use cheaper parts and pocket the difference.

If you feel the price of an item is too high, call your local building supply store to compare prices.

Orland offers curbside spring cleanup collection made easy

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Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean Up Collection will be held on residents’ regular pick up days the week of April 21. Household bulk items may be placed at the curb for pick up. Construction materials and electronics waste will not be picked up. For more information, call Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

Spring cleanup in the village of Orland Park dates back decades with residents bringing items to dumpsters placed in different areas of the village.

This year marks the debut of the village’s Curbside Spring Clean Up Collection, offered in cooperation with the village’s waste hauler, Waste Management.

Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean Up Collection will be held on residents’ regular pick up days the week of April 21.

“This is a great opportunity for residents to dispose of no longer needed furniture, mattresses and appliances,” said Trustee Ed Schussler, chair of the village’s Public Works and Engineering Committee. “Curbside pick-up makes it much more convenient for everyone.”

Village residents are able to place household refuse, bulk items

(chairs, mattresses and couches) and white goods (refrigerators, washers, dryers and water heaters) at their curbs on their regular garbage pick-up days. All items placed at the curb must be normal residential refuse and properly packaged. Proper packaging details can be found on the village’s website at orlandpark.org under the “Living in Orland Park Refuse, Recycling & Waste” link. The doors on white goods/appliances should be removed before placing at the curb to prevent children from playing on or around them.

Items not included in the village’s Spring Clean Up Collection include electronics waste, i.e., televisions, computers, monitors and printers. Hazardous wastes, i.e., paints, oils and solvents will not be picked up nor will automotive batteries, gas, asbestos, medical waste, etc. Also excluded are construction

and demolition materials, concrete, rock, dirt, engines or large automotive parts or any oversized items that cannot be placed in a compactor type truck. Automobile tires will be picked up provided the rims have been removed.

Yard waste collection resumes with residents’ first April pick up.

All yard waste must be properly packaged in Kraft yard waste bags or Waste Management yard waste cart. Sod, trees, stumps, dirt, stones and landscape bricks or pavers are not accepted as yard waste.

More information is available by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

‘You are my heroes’ Tearful mother drives more than three hours to thank Hickory cops

by Kelly White Correspondent

Marcie Ordway travelled more than three hours from Galesburg to Hickory Hills just to thank four policemen from the city.

Ordway and her two-year-old daughter, Cosette, came to last Thursday’s city council meeting grateful that telecommunicator Rocco Marciano and police personnel Charles Hobart, Mark Benaitis and Scott Sodaro had major roles in the lifesaving responses they took to search, find and rescue Cosette after she was given an overdose of medication in a West Des Moines, Iowa, hotel room in January.

Marcie was reduced to tears when she said, “[Cosette] would not be standing and playing here today if it weren’t for you. Thank you. You are my heroes.”

The four policemen were on hand to receive presentations for their roles but were unaware the appreciative mother and daughter would be in the council chambers.

“I could see the shock on their face when they saw Marcie walk up with Cosette,” Hickory Hills Police Chief Alan Vodicka said, “Knowing they had no idea they would be here tonight really meant something to them, and Marcie felt very strongly about being here for them.”

On Jan. 18, the Hickory Hills Police Department was informed that Cosette’s father, Byron Ordway and Cosette were missing from his temporary residence in Hickory Hills. A relative told police he had recently attempted suicide.

Byron and Cosette were entered in the Law Enforcement Agencies Data System as missing persons.

For a few days, there was concern over the little girl’s well-being.

Through a coordinated effort between Hobart, Benaitis and Marciano making a contact ping through Byron’s phone, West Des Moines Police were contacted and conducted a well-being check on Byron and his daughter at a hotel. The West Des Moines Police indicated they had made contact

with both Byron and Cosette and appeared to be fine.

At the time, both Byron and Cosette were removed from LEADS as being reported missing and this incident was considered closed, police said.

But two days later, the relative told Sodaro that she received additional information from Byron via email the night before in which he sounded suicidal. Both subjects were again entered into LEADS as missing and endangered. Marciano requested another ping from AT&T of Byron’s phone to determine their current location.

This information revealed he was still at the same location in West Des Moines, Iowa. The Hickory Hills police said they put in another request to the West Des Moines Police Department to check on the pair.

Byron and Cosette were found in the same hotel room as previously, police said. But according to a Sergeant from the West Des Moines Police Department, Byron was found deceased due to an overdose of medication and Cosette was unresponsive but breathing.

Police said Byron intended to take his daughter’s life through the same means. Cosette was taken to Blank Children’s Hospital in West Des Moines, where she was placed on a ventilator and she was suffering from seizures.

Marcie traveled to West Des Moines to be with her daughter and was fearful of the possibility her daughter would die but Cosette pulled through and was

healthy enough to make the trip Thursday with her mother during the emotional meeting with the Hickory Hills police.

The four policemen earned medals of honor presented by the chief, Marcie and Cosette.

Each officer received a form of a department commendation and a ribbon to be worn on their uniform.

“Had it not been for the coordinated efforts of these officers, I don’t think I would be making [a] statement as to Cosette’s recovery today,” Vodicka said. “As chief of police, I am extremely proud of these members of our department and I praise their life saving efforts.”

Hobart was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant later on during the council meeting by Vodika. Hobart was hired on to the Hickory Hills Police Department in 1994 and promoted to Sergeant on Feb. 1, 2006. During his 19-plus years with the department, he has served in the capacity of field training officer, firearms instructor, tactical officer, juvenile officer, detective, supervisor of the Department of the Special Response Team, supervisor of the Motorcycle Unit and coordinator of the Field Training Officer Program.

“It’s his dedication in the department, and events like Cosette’s that prove he more than deserves this promotion,” Vodika said.

Officers Joe Roscetti and Michael Franks were also promoted.

Man charged with battery of nurse at Palos hospital Palos Heights police arrested Brett L. Perry, 24, of Gary, Ind., and charged him aggravated battery. While at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., he allegedly punched a nurse, knocking her backwards and injuring her face in an incident that occurred at 3:45 p.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $100,000, and Perry was scheduled to appear in court ordered in Bridgeview on last Tuesday.

In other Palos Heights police news, Joshua H. Wabiszczewicz, 36, of Palos Heights, was charged with DUI and speeding. His vehicle was stopped in the 6900 block of West 127th Street at 2:23 a.m. March 26 after police saw it traveling at 52 mph, 17 mph over the posted speed limit, according to a police report. Bond was set at $1,000, and Wabiszczewicz is due in court on April 18.

Police charged Matthew F. Heinrich, 25, of Worth, with driving on a suspended license. His vehicle was curbed by police in the 11500 block of South Southwest Highway at 3:46 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Heinrich is scheduled to appear in court on April 18.

Alexis Ann Baines, 19, of Worth, was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to wear a seatbelt.

She was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by police in the 11400 block of South Southwest Highway at 9:34 a.m. March 24. A search of the vehicle uncovered a glass smoking pipe with cannabis residue, as well as a clear plastic bag with a green leafy substance believed to be cannabis. Also charged with cannabis possession in the incident was Samantha F. Benck, 19, of Hickory

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Hickory Hills police personnel Rocco Marciano, Mark Benaitis, Scott Sodaro and Charles Hobart await receiving Medal of Honor awards from Marcie Ordway and Chief Alan Vodicka.

unlawful use of a weapon. He was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a traffic violation in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:37 p.m. last Friday. A search of the vehicle yielded a loaded pistol, which Patterson admitted to be his, according to police. Patterson does not have a permit to carry a weapon, police added. Patterson is set to appear in court on May 12.

Police charged Markesha C. Osborne, 34, of Chicago, driving on a revoked license, no proof of insurance, and failure to dim headlights.

Police curbed her vehicle in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:16 p.m. last Friday. Bond Brett L. Perry was set at $2,000, and Osborne is scheduled to appear in court on Hills, the driver of the vehicle. Both May 12.

Leonardo Aguilar-Hernandez, women are due in court on May 9.

Police charged George Hioureas, 20, of Chicago, was charged with 38, of Tinley Park, with DUI, im- driving on a suspended license, drivproper lane usage, and driving ing a vehicle with expired registrawithout a license. Police curbed tion, and improper display of reghis car in the 6700 block of West istration. Police said they stopped 135th Street at 2:54 a.m. last Sat- his vehicle in the 13500 block of urday. Bond was set at $3,000, and South Ridgeland Avenue after they Hioureas is scheduled to appear in spotted it with no front license place. Bond was set at $1,500, and court on April 18.

Shearod D. Patterson, 27, of Cin- Aguilar-Hernandez is due in court cinnati, Ohio, was charged with on May 2.

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School Notes Moraine Valley steelworker open house Moraine Valley Community College and ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s leading steel and mining companies, have partnered to offer the Steelworkers For the Future program at Moraine Valley. A program information session will be Monday, April 7, at 6 p.m., in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Moraine Valley is one of only two colleges in Illinois to offer this opportunity as part of its Integrated Systems Technology degree program. Students who enjoy problem solving and working with their hands will be successful in this field. The program will prepare them for a

high-tech career that offers many paid internships, high salaries and job openings.

To receive a link to register for the information session, email contact information to steelworker@morainevalley.edu.

Cardinal Bernardin spring gala Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School presents its Spring Gala 2014 dinner party this Saturday, April 5, from 7 p.m. to midnight, at the Tinley Park Convention Center, South Ballroom.

The event will include silent and live auctions and raffles, and live music by the Sundance Band. Cost is $40, includes dinner. Cash bar.

For more information or to RSVP contact Tracy Cokinos at tcokinos@comcast.net Submitted photo

Student News

Koraes School salutes Greece’s Independence

Koraes Elementary School in Palos Hills put on quite a show in commemoration of Greek Independence with a program on March 23.

Eighth-graders were accompanied by students in preschool, Zeferino Martinez and Zachary dents conceptualized how Lewis kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades Zalewski, both of Orland Park, University’s extensive collection as they performed a mixture contributed to a new exhibit Joliet of historic images by local journal- of music, speeches and dance Area Historical Museum called ist and artist Adele Fay Williams routines. Parents, communi“The Emergence of Modern Joliet: could be utilized to provide visuals ty members and parishioners Art, Industry & Urbanization” on of the Joliet area from 1870-1930. from Saints Constantine and A Lewis History of Illinois class Helen Greek Orthodox Church display until June 8.

As part of an assignment for researched the topics and drafted swarmed in to get a good seat and watch the students pertheir Public History class, stu- text for the exhibit panels. form their numbers after weeks of tireless preparation. In full costume, each student in the respective grades showed their talents in word, song or dance. A highlight of the program was the preschool class, accompanied by their teachers, as they went through their performance with a group song and tapped off by an extraordinary dance number.

The talents and dedication of the Greek program teachers is to be commended for coordinating this event. The students inspired and left the packed auditorium proud, indeed.

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Patty Clohessy, of Palos Heights, a senior at Shepard High School, has been named a Golden Apple Scholar by the Golden Apple Foundation. She is shown participating in the Book Club’s discussion of “Divergent.”

Designed for students who intend to pursue careers in education, the Golden Apple Scholar program provides an array of financial and scholastic support.

Golden Apple Scholars receive tuition assistance of $2,500 per year for freshman and sophomore years and $5,000 per year for junior and senior years. Scholars must attend one of 53 Illinois colleges and universities that participate in the program.

The Foundation enhances each student’s education through internships and seminars on the art and craft of teaching. Scholars also receive a $2,000 stipend for each Summer Institute they attend, plus mentoring support from award-winning teachers in the Golden Apple Scholars network.

Teachers who win Golden Apple Awards visit scholars during their first and second years in the classroom for continued support and encouragement.

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Trinity students choose service for spring break Twenty-eight students and other members of the Trinity Christian College community spent a week on one of the annual spring break service trips, working on homes and caring for the people of Frakes, Kentucky.

The students spent each morning in communal devotions before breaking into smaller groups to work on various projects and fellowship with local residents. The team then reassembled for dinner, discussion, prayer, and worship.

Trinity junior Hayley Johnson of Oak Forest, acted as a team leader. “One of my favorite parts of the trip was the close and intentional fellowship. I really loved how we could all come together for the same purpose: serving others.”

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Walter Payton’s son visits Cardinal Bernardin School Jarrett Payton, son of the late Chicago Bear’s great Walter Payton, visited Cardinal Bernardin School in Orland Hills last month on behalf of his Jarrett Payton Foundation.

Payton gave his positive, anti-bullying message to older sudents, teachers and staff. His father often reminded him: “We’re more similar than we are different,” he told the assembly. He suggested they look for commonalities with others rather than differences, and live by the Golden Rule: Treat people with the same respect with they like to be treated.

Payton (center) is shown with Principal Mary Iannucilli and CJB students.

The Jarrett Payton Foundation is committed to positively impacting the lives of children and adolescents physically, emotionally, and psychologically by creating and providing programs that present them with a wide variety of opportunities specifically designed to develop their leadership skills and enrich their lives.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin School is a Catholic elementary school offering instruction in 3-year old pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. It is a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is included in ”Chicago” magazine’s list of Top Private Schools in the Chicago area. For more information about CJB, visit www.cjbschool.org.

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Community Notes Meet the Lions pizza party

at the Orland Township Highway Department, 16125 S. Wolf Rd., Orland Park.

Cintas Document Management The Palos Lions Club presents Meet the Lions this Friday, April will be onsite to provide safe and 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Mama secure shredding of unwanted perVesuvio’s, 6361 W. College Drive sonal documents. Bring personal documents only and limit total in Palos Heights.

Cost of $10 includes pizza, beer, weight to 50 pounds.

Electronic recycling will also be soft drinks and fun.

For information, call Forest at available for residents to dispose of unwanted electronics such as 448-6376 or Tom at 448-5274. televisions, cell phones and computer parts. Not accepted: white Incarnation goods and air conditioners.

Parish fish fry This event will be held at the Incarnation School Parents Orland Township Highway DeClub will serve an all-you-can-eat partment, 16125 S. Wolf Road., fish fry on Friday, April 11, with Orland Park. For a complete list of two dine-in seating times available accepted items, visit orlandtownat 4:30 and 6 p.m., at the parish, ship.org or call 403-5148.

5757 W. 127th St. Meal includes fish, chips, cole Southwest Symphony slaw, mac n cheese, lemonade and 50th anniversary gala Coffee. (food prepared by Country House Restaurant). Cost is $11; The Southwest Symphony $5 children.

Orchestra will celebrate its 50th anniversary dinner and silent auction with entertainment by the Shredding and band Indigo on Sunday, April 13, electronics dropoff from 3 to 7 p.m., at Palos Country Orland Township offers paper Club, 13100 Southwest Hwy. in shredding at the township’s next Orland Park.

Includes dinner and dancing to Sustainable Saturday on Saturday, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, Chuck Martin’s Jazz Quintet In-

digo. Tickets cost $60 per person, two for $110 or $400 for a table of eight. Call 802-0686 or visit southwestsymphony.com

Victorian Tea at McCord House A Victorian high tea with tea cakes and finger sandwiches, and entertainment will be served on Sunday, April 13, at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park.

Leslie Goddard will portray Bertha Palmer, Chicago socialite, wife of real estate magnate Potter Palmer, and pace-setting arts patron who is best remembered for her Impressionist collection, now at the Art Institute of Chicago.

During the Columbian Exposition of 1893, she requested that the chef at the Palmer House create a portable dessert that ladies could enjoy in boxed lunches at the fair. Can you guess what it was?

For the answer come to the tea and you’ll even get to taste one.

Tickets are $30 and seatings are at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. To reserve a place, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 129th and La Grange Road.

Benefits and Fundraisers Fundraiser for Brian McDevitt family

his bike. He remained unconscious at Advocate Christ Medical Center for 10 days before succumbing to To help the family of the late po- his injuries; he died last June 21.

Brian is survived by lice officer Brian McDehis wife and two young vitt, his friends plan a children. He was a dedifundraiser to celebrate cated police officer who Brian’s life. It will be was a recent Award of held Sunday, April 13, Valor recipient, an avid from 2 to 7 p.m., at 115 cyclist and a loving husBourbon Street, 3359 W. band and father.

115th St. in Merrionette For more informaPark.Tickets cost $20 tion, contact Tom Carey when purchased before at (773) 715-9622; Bob the date or $25 at the White, (773) 230-7454; door.

A Chicago police officer, Mr. Marty Robin, 351-6531, Russ McDevitt was struck by a motorist Willingham (773) 320-4702; Jason while crossing an intersection on Gutierrez, (773) 962-1304 or Ray

Piwnicki, (773) 882-8278.

Harlem Showdown charity b-ball game

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VWF weekly bingos in Heights fund good works About 60 military veterans, as well as their family and friends, enjoyed an afternoon of bingo last Sunday at the Illinois Veterans Home, Manteno, courtesy of members of the Orland/Palos VFW Post 2604.

About 10 post members organized and ran the event, as they do twice every year, according to post Quartermaster Jim Baillie. Veterans at the bingo enjoyed free pizza and refreshments, and won prizes donated by the post.

Post members also served as a color guard at the Ms. Wheelchair Illinois 2014 Pageant, held last Saturday in Orland Park.

To raise funds for its care for residents of the veterans home, the post also hosts bingo every Thursday at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Doors open at 9 a.m., and early-bird gams start at 10:15 a.m. The public is invited to stop by and play.

St. Alexander 5K Raider Run/Walk fundraiser gets moving this Saturday

by Beth Munro St. Alexander Parish

St. Alexander School in Palos Heights will host its inaugural 5K Raider Run/Walk this Saturday, April 5, and there’s still time to register up to race day.

The 5K Run/Walk will kick off from St. Alexander’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 $30 on Saturday.

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz will be on hand to officially provide the shotgun start for the race.

More than 300 participants are so far registered to participate.

Pre-Race packet pick up is today, Thursday, April 3, at Running For Kicks, 7158 W. 127th Street in Palos Heights, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Packets can also be picked up Dog must be at least 4 months Thursdays, from noon to 1 p.m., starting at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Family dog training The 5K Raider Run/Walk route old. Proof of rabies and DHLLPP April through August. People may Six-week training by Black Dog required for participation. Fee is signup up for a four-week line will continue through the streets Canine and Pet Service begins $125. Call 671-3760 for more in- dancing session for $20 or drop of Palos Heights and finish back at St. Alexander. A post race rally in for $6 each Thursday.

April 14, from 6 to 7 p.m., on the formation.

Call 671-3760 or view the will be held at 10:30 a.m. and Palos Park Village Green, behind Winter/Spring Brochure online awards will be presented to the the Recreation Center at 8901 W. Line dancing at Palospark.org. Register online race winners.

123rd St. Winner categories include The trainer will teach the baThe Palos Park Recreation or at the Rec. Center, 8901 W. awards to the top three overall sics; sit, stay, down and come. Center offers line dancing on 123rd St. The first 8th-grade girls charity basketball game 2014 between Palos Heights School District 128 vs. Palos District 118 will be held Sunday, April 13, at Our Lady of the Woods Parish, 10731 W. 131st St. in Orland Park.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m., game starts at 3. Entrance fee is $5.

Game, half court contest and concessions. All proceeds will be evenly distributed to each district.

Organizers hope to make this an annual event.

Recreation Roundup

Library Notes Heights library youth programs

from members of Stagg High School’s Chess Club on Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m. Open to ages 6 and up. Registration is not Teen Gaming Unwind at the end of the week required.

All programs are free and open with gaming in our Young Adult Section. Games begin at 2:30 p.m. to everyone at the Palos Heights until 4:30 p.m. every Friday for Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Avgrades 6 and up. Registration is enue in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a not required. program, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop After School Club Children in grades 1-3 can enjoy by the Youth Services desk. stories, crafts, and snacks with friends. This month’s theme is Heights library Shrinky Dinks. Registration is featured database required.

Gale Legal Forms provides acTween Book Discussion cess to forms that are easy-to-use Children in grades 3-5 are in- and actually used in legal practices vited to discuss Number the Stars for business, personal or litigation

by Lois Lowry on Tuesday, April 8 purposes.

Forms are downloadable in at 7 p.m. Registration is required. either Microsoft word-which can generally be edited and used with Chess Club Join the monthly club, play minor modifications-and Adobe against each other and get tips Acrobat, as well as other formats.

Tea with Bertha Palmer Finger sandwiches and other assorted treats will be on the menu Sunday, April 13, at a Victorian tea at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park.

Entertainment will be provided

by Leslie Goddard as she portrays Bertha Palmer, wife of real estate magnate Potter Palmer. Although best remembered today for her Impressionist art collection, now at the Art Institute of Chicago, the glamorous Mrs. Palmer had her own fascinating story. As shrewd as she was stylish, Palmer helped recoup her husband’s financial losses after the Great Chicago Fire in 1871.

At the World’s Columbian Exposition of 1893, she served as hostess to the world. Leslie Goddard will bring history to life in a most entertaining way.

Tickets are $30 and seatings are at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos Park.

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Access is available in the library or online at www.palosheightslibrary.org/services/online-databases.html by clicking “Alphabetical List”. Scroll down and click on “Gale Legal Forms” to begin your search. Outside the library use your Palos Heights Library card number to login; the password is your last name.

Heights library upcoming programs The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to noon.

New members always welcome.

The library is looking for both experienced and novice American Mah Jongg players. Meet at the Library on Tuesday, April 8, at 1p.m., to play with and learn from those who are experienced players. Bring your game with you.

Also, the library is still looking for donations of gently used American Mah Jongg games. Space is limited, so call Adult Services to register at 448-1473.

Thursdays at the Movies on April 10 will show the film “All is Lost.” There will be three showings: 10 a.m.(with subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Through the Eyes of Hubble, a presentation of images and science

by Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium, will take place on Sunday, April 6, at 2 p.m.

On Tuesday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m., attend Clean Up Your Computer with Steve from Computer Greeks and learn how to get rid of the clutter on your computer. This class will also cover basic security issues and how it affects speed.

Explore the world of free media – movies, music, and eBooks – at the Discover Freegal and Freading program on Wednesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. You must have a Palos Heights Library card to use these services.

Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All pro-

Signup ends on race day male and female runners and prizes will also be awarded to the student from each class who “Powered Up” and ran the fastest race.

All 5K participants will also be given a flyer for a Special Race Day Fundraiser breakfast or lunch at Harvest Room in Palos Heights on the day of the race. Harvest Room, at 7164 W. 127th St., will donate 10 percent of race participant proceeds to St. Alexander School when the flyer is presented.

The theme of the 5K is “Power Up For Technology” and all proceeds will benefit the school’s computer and technology program.

St. Alexander’s state-of-the-art computer lab is furnished with iMac computers and provides 1:1 technology for students.The school

provides additional iPads for daily classroom use.

Students attend class in the Computer Lab and Applied Technology Lab four times a week and utilize other types of technology in the classroom including iPads, Powerpoint presentations and Smartboards.

St. Alexander School is the only school in the Archdiocese of Chicago to offer students a cutting-edge Applied Technology lab that provides a variety of modules exploring different subjects and topics including Science, Math and critical thinking.

For more information, visit the school website at www.stalexanderschool.com or call the school office at 448-0408. St. Alexander is currently accepting registration for the 2014-15 academic year.

Eggs and Bunnies Flashlight egg hunt on the Village Green

An egg hunt for children in 1st through 6th grades will be held Thursday, April 17, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm., at the Palos Park Vilgrams are free and open to the lage Green. public unless otherwise noted.

Eggs filled with goodies will lie under the moonlit sky. Bring a flashlight, basket, and dress apBook & Film: propriately. Afterward, make a ‘The Attack’ holiday craft and enjoy hot cocoa, The Book & Film Series returns popcorn, and goodies in the lower to the Palos Park Public Library level of the Recreation Center, on Wednesday, April 9,at 2 p.m. 8901 W. 123rd St. Pre-registration is required by with the film The Attack based on the book by bestselling author Thursday, April 10. Cost is $4 Yasmina Khadra. This award-win- residents of Palos Park, $5 unning film “powerfully illuminates incorporated residents, $6 others. the devastating human costs of terrorism.” minutes.

This program is free and open to the public. All who attend will be entered in a raffle to win a free copy of the book. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. Call the library to register at 448-1530.

Woodworking club More at palosparklibrary.org.

The Hickory Hills Woodworking Club will meet Thursday, April 10, Eggstravaganza at 7p.m., at the Oak View Comcount for prize munity Center, 4625 W. 111th St. Come to the Palos Park Pub- in Oak Lawn.

Guest speaker Dan Anderson will lic Library now through April 17 and participate in Pete the Cat’s talk about the safety, use and care Eggstravaganza. Help Pete the of chain saws. His demo will be Cat guess how many candy filled especially interesting to wood workeggs are in the library basket for ers that harvest their own lumber. a chance to win the eggs and the book “Pete the Cat: the Big Easter Adventure.”

The winner will be notified on April 18. All ages are welcome to participate. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Call 671-3760.

Orland Park Easter egg hunt The village of Orland Park will hold its annual Lucky Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at 10 a.m. sharp, at Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave. Co-sponsored by Central Credit Union of Illinois, the event is free and is open to all children ages 1 to 9. Specially marked eggs should be turned in for additional prizes after the hunt. This event is held rain or shine and participants should bring their own containers in which to collect eggs. (403PARK)

Club Activities Guest are welcome to attend.

Widowed group The Southwest Suburban WOW (widow and widowers’ group) will meet this Friday, April 4, at 7 p.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 W. 70th Ave. in Tinley Park. Short monthly meeting will precede entertainment and refreshments. All denominations welcome.

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The Regional News Thursday, April 3, 2014

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40 Years Ago This Week Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Chester Jewula, of Palos Heights, on their outstanding performance in 1973. The Jewulas, who operate two stores in the Chicago area, served 40,000 meals during the course of the year.

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WHATIZIT? Aw rats — too many of mouse guesses spoiled the cheese for people who hoped to get their name in the paper this week.

Last week’s photo was of white board eraser. While we weren’t intentionally trying to trick the guesser gallery, nine people thought it was a computer or game mouse and one even sent a photo of a version of a mouse that was close. Oh-so-close. But it was oh-so-wrong.

But a few people got it right.

Aaron and Mia Grabowski of Hickory Hills were the first with the correct answer and while they didn’t consult any young people for help, they wrote “Grandma was a school teacher.’’

Others who deserve A-plus grades are Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Faddis and Evergreen Park’s Margaret Schultz.

Aside from the nine incorrect mouse guesses, there was a guess of the joystick and one of a Darth Vader helmet.

This week’s clue is that it’s the next step after the crocodile.

Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with your name and hometown and WHATIZIT? in the subject line by Monday night.

10 Years Ago This Week A gravel parking lot south of the railroad tracks in Old Orland might someday be resurrected as a landscaped plaza, with a gazebo perhaps, or a fountain with benches and old-fashioned lampposts.

It could be part of a plan to link antique shops and businesses along 143rd Street and Union Avenue with other shops now located to the east, on Beacon Avenue by way of a walkway under the tracks.

The third in a series of community meetings for people who live and work in the Old Orland Historical District is scheduled to take place at Twin Towers Chapel. Village officials and residents will talk about strategies for preserving their neighborhood’s pioneer atmosphere.

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It’s going to be awhile before we hear north cops’ side of Brittany story Notes of the

They say there are two sides to every story.

For us folks in the newspaper racket, we try to provide both sides to every story we can. We try to be fair and just.

If a reporter does a controversial story and both sides agree he or she was fair, that’s a solid story.

If a reporter does a controversial story and both sides are mad at him or her, that’s usually a sign that story was good, too.

Then there are stories like the tragic death of Worth teenager Brittany Wawrzyniak, where one side of the story is told and the other is not. That makes for an imbalance that unfortunately cannot be avoided.

Very few people know for sure what happened in the back seat of a car on Nov. 8.

Prosecutors came out firing, claiming that Brittany met a dude by the name of Eric Steven Johnson near the boat launch in Worth to buy some pills. She was counting the pills while Johnson was driving away and she opened the door of the moving vehicle and was ejected and struck the pavement.

Family members dispute that story and in the last couple of months have been trying to get to what they believe is the truth and doing their own investigating. They have been critical of the Worth cops for what they consider is a lack of information ,and some family members have likened them as Barney Fifes, referring to the incompetent deputy on the “Andy Griffith Show.”

That’s their side of the story.

The Worth cops have said nothing to the media.

That’s not surprising. Police officials rarely share information on investigations unless they are using us as bait to try to nab

someone or have news that they nabbed someone. This is as true in Worth as it is in Chicago, Los Angeles or New York City.

Some cops anonymously leak information to the press to get their side of the story out. Sometimes it is with a wink and a nod from their superiors. That can be risky, though. In Joliet, someone leaked information to a Patch reporter about a sensitive case and he ran with it and no one could figure out where the leak came from.

The reporter, Joe Hosey, was grilled in a courtroom by a judge and has been threatened with some jail time if he doesn’t cough up his source. That’s serious stuff.

If that leaker is ever caught, he is in some serious trouble.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner also is not talking. She said she is not allowed to talk about any aspect of the case, so her hands are tied, too.

Who knows what evidence the cops have to confirm or deny the family’s arguments? A lot of this could involve wrinkles such as DNA and forensic testing and other parts which could take months to figure out. This isn’t TV where it’s all wrapped up in a tidy package by the end of the one-hour show.

So the cops need to be given some benefit of the doubt even if they are being closed-mouth about it.

The family held a public rally on Saturday and attended the Worth Village board meeting on Tuesday and both events took place at the Christensen Terrace Centre, eerily not far away from where the death took place.

This family is passionate about getting to the bottom of this story and you can’t blame them for that.

As they continue to find out more information, they are going to be

more than willing to share it and we will be more than willing to listen and more than willing to call the cops and other village officials for comments and more than prepared for more “no comments.’’

The cops aren’t there to appease the family.

The cops aren’t there to appease the media (darn it).

The cops’ job is to find out what actually happened in the back seat of the car that day.

And it will take some time before we all find out.

Stay patient.

Get out the popcorn

In the next couple of months, we will have some new people writing stories and features for us as we plan to bring in some fresh blood with college interns.

Cal-Sag

by Jeff Vorva

Starting a little early for us is Tony Pinto who will be doing a variety of things for us but is cutting his teeth doing movie reviews for our O and A section. We are calling the feature Pinto’s Popcorn Picks.

He’s a Palos Hills resident attending Governor’s State University and makes his debut this week with a review of the new Muppets movie.

We hope to run his work as consistently as we can throughout the spring and summer until he goes back to school. Enjoy his reviews.

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Pick of the Litter

By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com Dear Dr. Fleming, Dr. Fleming, My daughter-inlaw is a vet tech in Indiana and she was talking about “layering” of veterinary care. Can you tell me what this means?

Jack, Palos Park Dear Jack, The way I’ve seen that term used in the literature refers to the greatly expanding menu of “choices” that clients now have before them when deciding upon a course of action when dealing with a sick pet.

When I began practice, I worked alone for three years on a very remote Air Force base on Lake Superior, making me pretty much the end-all for most clients’ pets.

Many of our young airmen could barely afford to pay their bills, much less travel hundreds of miles to a veterinary teaching hospital for a second opinion.

Later when I worked in a fivedoctor practice, the care for most pets still began and ended there.

The same was mostly true when I began our practice in l989. If I couldn’t figure out a pet’s problem I could call upon other general practitioners in the area and visa versa. At that time we did have Berwyn Animal Hospital not too far away and for some time they had been having specialists from the universities come to their hospital on some regularity to consult. These professors were mostly at the vet schools and when we needed one of the visiting specialists it was a hit or miss thing if they would be available.

In the early years of my practice clients who needed and wanted a higher level of expertise in a particular discipline such as neurology, surgery, or internal medicine, for example, had to take their pets to one of the vet schools in either

and go with that and begin some treatment. Secondly, the primary care vet can give his or her best opinion plus add in some testing such as bloodwork and imaging.

This is the second layer of care.

Additionally, most small private practices can perform many general surgical procedures. Most of our clients shop at Target and Carson’s, and not Neiman Marcus, and this second layer of care is where about 90 percent of our clients are comfortable. Also, we (and I assume most small practices) have good relationships with area specialists and I always find that the specialists make themselves very available for phone consultation with primary care Submitted photo vets. The third layer of care is Meet Dennis and his little 3-month-old yellow Lab, Anelli to go for a second opinion with a Champaign, Madison, Wisconsin ians chose to not go immediately specialist. The problem for which or Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. into practice after gradation and your pet is being referred is their I always found the professors at stayed on for a few more years special niche. They may be able Purdue to be the most responsive and specialized. Today, we have to diagnose your pet’s problem to me, as well as to my clients, many Chicagoland board-certified, without advanced testing, just beand Purdue became my first go-to surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, cause of their expertise. In many referral site. The drive from here dermatologists, internal medicine cases the specialist will need to is not bad; I think most clients doctors, ophthalmologists, mor- perform his or her own specialized could be there in a little over two phologists, and so on. Cardiology tests – this is the fourth layer hours, depending upon traffic. is one area where I think we could of care (advanced testing with a Over the years I maintained a use a few more bodies. I know of specialist). Finally, if an answer good relationship with several of only three boarded cardiologists is still not forthcoming, the pet can always be taken to a univerthe professors, which I maintain in the whole area.

So, for the most part, clients sity veterinary teaching hospital to this day.

In reality, the overwhelming are now only limited by their where there is even a larger colnumber of pets who needed the personal priorities and finances lection of minds and equipment, care of specialists never got there. in how far they choose to pursue therefore, more “layers”.

The options for care are always Either the cost was too great or a pet’s illness. The levels of care the inconvenience of traveling too options (layers of care) have been changing and are seemingly endcumbersome. As a result, their made much more available to pet less. One thing that never changes primary care vet was still the last owners around here, especially in however is that the primary care the past five years. Care Credit vet should continue to be a good great hope for most pets.

Over the years things changed and pet insurance policies have advisor and friend to their client nationwide, especially in the larg- allowed many people to go further and help guide them towards an optimum treatment plan. er urban areas. Many professors at with their pet’s care.

Here are the “layers” (options) the schools left as they found that Do you not know? Have you not they could escape the bureaucracy for an ill pet, as I see them. One, of academia plus make a better in- the owners can have a good physi- heard? The Lord is the everlastcome in private practice. More and cal exam performed and listen to ing God. —Isaiah 40:28 more newly graduated veterinar- their veterinarian’s best opinion

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BMX champ thrills Palos 118 students Former BMX Champion and X-Games medalist Matt Wilhelm brought more than just his bike skills and stunts to Palos 118 students this week.

“Your words are powerful,” said Wilhelm, “They can build somebody up, or tear them apart.” His motivational messages of anti-bullying, treating others with respect, and working hard toward a goal was well received by enthusiastic students at Palos East, West, and South Schools. Wilhelm shared personal stories of being bullied as a child, as well as the importance of practicing and persevering.

Submitted photo Sue Bernovich, a Nu2u volunteer from Orland Park, displays the kind of vintage housewares that are Here, Wilhelm wows young students at Palos East with his bike stunts. enormously popular with younger shoppers at the Together We Cope resale shop in Tinley Park.

Spring cleaning can provide a charitable way to feel better With a winter that’s hanging on longer than usual, it’s easy to feel grumpy and long for warm weather. But if you can see crusty gray snow on the ground, it’s actually a signal that the time is right for something that can make you feel surprisingly better.

Pull out a box or a bag and head to your closet for spring cleaning, the annual chance to give away the clothes and household belongings that have lost their appeal but would make a great find for someone shopping at a thrift store like Nu2U, the Tinley Park shop that benefits Together We Cope.

“People who drop off donations tell us it makes them feel really good to support our social service agency because they know the money goes to a good cause,” said Pat Hosman, Nu2U manager. “For a lot of them, spring cleaning with Together We Cope in mind is an annual event.”

What’s particularly satisfying for donors is passing along items that are sure to be a hit in the store, like gently used children’s clothing or “household gems” like their grandmother’s table linens, which are enormously popular among young adult shoppers with an eye for vintage house wares.

“Some of them have been ‘thrifting’ since high school, when they did it for fun, but now their tastes have developed,” she said.

The constant change in merchandise is part of the draw for shoppers, and Nu2U volunteers find it easy to replenish the stock daily. And while the donation— and quick sale—of some unusual items prove you can never tell what will strike someone’s fancy, Hosman said, shoppers are always drawn to seasonal items first. “Right now, people are looking for spring and summer clothes like shorts, sandals, even bathing suits—the same things they’re shopping for anywhere.

Everyone’s looking forward to warmer weather.”

That’s what makes the final cold days of spring so valuable for those who want to clear out some of the clutter they’ve accumulated. Tackle it now, when it’s too chilly to get outside, and when the warm weather arrives, you’ll be able to head out and enjoy it knowing you’ll come home to a lighter, more spacious and cleaner house.

Donations are accepted at Together We Cope, 17010 S. Oak

Park Ave., Tinley Park, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from 2 to 6 pm on Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Together We Cope is a nonprofit agency based in Tinley Park that assists families in crisis from 25 south suburban communities through a food pantry, resale shop and funding for some issues like mortgage, rent and utility bills.

More information is at www.togetherwecope.org.

—Together We Cope

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Death Notices Jeannette M. Fleury

Jeannette M. Fleury, nee Miller, 92, of Palos Park, died on March 29.

Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel funeral home in Orland Park on April 1.

A funeral Mass was offered at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Tinley Park on April 2. Entombment was at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.

Mrs. Fleury is survived by her sons, Richard and Craig;

her daughter, Janice; her sister, Anna Miller; her brother, Raymond Miller; four grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.

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

John A. Zboncak

John A. Zboncak, age 84, died March 31, at his home in Orland Park.

A funeral service is to be held at Thornridge Funeral Home on

April 5. Interment is to be held at Bethania Cemetery in Justice.

Mr. Zboncak is survived by his wife, Emily nee Dujka; his children Charlene M. (Larry) Drozdz and Thomas (Denise) Zboncak; and his granddaughter Christina M. (Peter) Forberg.

Mr. Zboncak was born in Chicago. He was a union plumber.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

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One of the many shared traditions between Cub Scout Pack 383 and Boy Scout Troop 383 is providing an honor guard for the village of Orland Park’s annual Memorial Day ceremony. Some of the oldest members of Troop 383 started this tradition as young Cub Scouts. Both groups are inviting local boys to join them to learn more about scouting in the area.

Orland Park area boys invited to ‘Be a 383 Scout’ Orland Park Cub Scout Pack 383 and Boy Scout Troop 383 do a lot together. The two local, national award winning scout groups share a number, work closely together and now join efforts to invite area boys to enjoy scouting.

Scouting gives young people an opportunity to try new things, provide service to others, build self-confidence, and reinforce ethical standards. These opportunities not only help them when they are young but also carry forward into their adult lives, improving their relationships, their work lives, their family lives, and the values by which they live.

“Troop 383 grew from Pack 383,” said Troop 383 Scoutmaster Gerry Klotz. “We had eight boys in their final year of Cub Scouts in Pack 383 who asked to form their own troop in 2010.

Now more than three years old, the troop has won the highest national gold award twice and five of those eight founders are about to reach the rank of Eagle Scout.”

Cub Scout Pack 383 invites area boys in first through fifth grades to join Cub Scouts where they will enjoy camping, outdoor activities, family oriented programs and learn about community service. Pack 383 is chartered by the American Legion Orland Memorial Post 111.

“We have a very active pack,” said Cubmaster Mike Carroll. “We

have boys from throughout the area and we’re always welcoming more to enjoy scouting with us.”

Prospective scouts and their parents are invited to the next pack meeting, Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m., at the Robert Davidson Center, 14760 Park Lane in Orland Park.

“The pack meets once a month,” Carroll explained. “This is when we have all of the dens together for our monthly meeting.”

Dens, assigned according to grade, meet bi-monthly. Tiger Cub Scouts are in first grade while Wolves and Bears are in second and third, respectively.

Boys in fourth and fifth grade are in Webelos I and Webelos II, respectively.

“If parents can’t make the pack meeting, they can call me to arrange a visit to one of our dens.

This would be a great way for a potential scout to meet his peers and see what they do at den meetings,” Carroll said. Carroll can be reached at 334-9749.

A 2005 study by Harris Interactive found that 83 percent of men who were scouts in their youth agree that the values they learned in scouting continue to be very important to them today.

“The Boy Scouts from Troop 383 do a lot with the Cub Scouts, helping the dens, teaching scout skills and helping them learn what they can look forward to in Boy

Scouts,” Klotz said.

Boy Scout Troop 383 meets weekly and welcomes area boys who have received Cub Scouts’ Arrow of Light Award, or are ages 10 and a half through 17.

“Ours is a good sized, close group of boys who enjoy spending time together,” Klotz said. “Many of them have been together since they were young Cub Scouts and they’re determined to reach Eagle together.” Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts nationwide reach the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.

Boy Scout Troop 383 is chartered by the Orland Park Veterans Commission. Troop members participate in a number of veteran related community service projects.

“Troop 383 includes boys from Orland Park and surrounding towns and they are not asked to choose between scouts and other activities,” Klotz noted. “We have scouts involved in every sport with a number of them in band and orchestra. They don’t have to choose. They simply keep up with their work on their own,” he explained.

Prospective Boy Scouts are invited to call Klotz at 710-9900 to attend an upcoming troop meeting. Additional information can be found on the troop’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/orlandtroop383 or by writing to orlandtroop383@gmail.com.

Cardinal George to speak about Vatican II legacy at SXU Archbishop of Chicago Francis Cardinal George will discuss the consequences of the Second Vatican Council on Tuesday, April 8, as part of Saint Xavier University’s (SXU) Catholic Colloquium lecture series.

This event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Butler Reception Room, located in the Warde Academic Center at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Cardinal George’s presentation, titled “Vatican II and Its Consequences, Intended and Otherwise,”

continues SXU’s observance of the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council. The Cardinal will reflect on how the Council’s decisions have shaped Catholic life in ways foreseen and unforeseen during the Council Fathers’ deliberations.

As the first native Chicagoan to become the Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal George serves 2.3 million parishioners of the third largest diocese in the country. He is one of the most prominent leaders in the American Roman Catholic Church and has evolved as the point person between American Catholicism and

the Vatican on a host of issues.

His early priesthood and episcopacy span a period of over 30 years.

Installed in 1997 as Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal George also has held numerous prestigious and significant appointments over the last 17 years within the Catholic Church and community.

Cardinal George publishes “The Catholic New World” and the “Chicago Católico.” He has published pastoral letters including “Becoming An Evangelizing People” and “Dwell in My Love.” He also is the author of “The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture” and “God in Action: How Faith in God Can Address the Challenges of the World.”

The Catholic Colloquium series is sponsored by SXU’s Office for Mission and Heritage. For more information, contact the Office for University Mission and Ministry at (773) 298-3900 or email Margaret Schroeder at mschroeder@sxu.edu.

The original faculty of Marist High School opened the school’s doors in September of 1963. Brothers, alumni, parents and friends will gather on April 12, to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary during the Red & White Ball at the Chicago Hilton.

Marist to celebrate 50 years with gala ball at Hilton Chicago Marist High School will host the Red & White Ball to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary on Saturday, April 12, at the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. Alumni, parents, faculty, and friends of Marist will enjoy cocktails at 6 p,m., followed by dinner and a brief program at 7:30 p.m. Dancing will follow with live entertainment

by Final Say until midnight.

Several Marist Brothers will be recognized for awards they received earlier in the school year. Br. Brice Byczynski ‘67, Br. Richard Carey ‘76, Br. John Kachinsky ‘80, and Br. John Murray ‘67 (posthumously) are all

alumni who went on to become Marist Brothers, and received the Time & Eternity Award. Br. Paul Forgues, Br. Richard Grenier, and Br. Kevin Moran received the Laetare Award, the school’s highest distinction, for their many decades of service to the Chicago school.

Br. Patrick McNamara, Marist president, and Beth O’Neill, a dean at the school, are co-chairs of the event that will both honor the past and celebrate the future of the Catholic, college-prep, co-ed school. They have been aided by a committee of Marist supporters, including Patti Arvesen, Gerald and Jen Beeson, of Orland Park,

Dan and Vicki Brennan, of Palos Heights, Kevin and Amy Hughes, of Oak Lawn, Julie Mineman, of Evergreen Park, Larry and Susan Mish, of Palos Heights and Tom and Patti Skalitzky, of Evergreen Park.

This event completes a series of events held throughout the school year to celebrate this milestone anniversary. Red & White Ball tickets are $150 per person and proceeds will benefit the school’s endowment fund. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Contact the school to purchase tickets at (773) 881-5320 or www. marist.net.

—Marist High School

Those Who Serve Navy Seaman Richard Koehnke, son of Alan R. and Victoria A. Koehnke of Palos Park, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes,.

During the eight-week program, Koehnke completed a variety of training which included classroom

study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is “Battle Stations”. This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. “Battle Stations” is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endur-

ance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ‘’Navy’’ flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.

On March 28, Koehnke graduated his Advance training school (Master-At-Arms), in San Antonio, Texas. His duty station will be in Rota, Spain.’

Koehnke is a 2011 graduate of Stagg High School in Palos Hills.

Houses of Worship Christ Lutheran Church Orland Park Submitted photo

Trumpet concert this Sunday at Palos Park Presbyterian Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church will present a special trumpet concert by Dr. Ken Austin of Trinity Christian College this Sunday, April 6, at 5 p.m., followed by a reception in his honor. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. Dr. Austin is a professional musician, educator and conductor.

The Yale University graduate earned a doctor of musical arts from the American Conservatory of Music, Chicago, in conducting and trumpet performance and completed his course work at the famed Tanglewood music festival associated with Boston University.

During his career he has performed with numerous symphony orchestras throughout the United States, South America and Canada.

As a professional trumpet player, he has also played with brass ensembles and as a featured soloist. Dr. Austin has been a member of the Trinity Christian College faculty since 1991. He and his wife, Lynn, a well-known Christian author and International speaker, are the parents of three Trinity graduates.

The church will hold its Easter Eggstravaganza featuring a story teller, an egg hunt and refreshments on Saturday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m.

Some activities will be outdoors, so dress for the weather. Bring family and friends and a basket.

The church is just north of Orland Square Mall, at 14700 S. 94th Ave. (349-0431) • A comfort dog named Darlin from Lutheran Church Charities and handler Elliott Fasel will lead the children’s message in the 9:30 a.m. service this Sunday, April 6, at the church, 14700 S. 94th Ave. They will spend the rest of the hour visiting with the Sunday school. A love-door offering will be taken during the weekend for the Comfort Dog program of Lutheran Church Charities.

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DeBruyn — Nebel Jim and Ruth DeBruyn, of Palos Park, are happy to announce the marriage of their daughter, Jessica DeBruyn, to Brad Nebel, son of Jack and Ann Nebel.

Jessica graduated from Hope College with a degree in Communications in 2009 and earned her Cosmetology License in 2011. Brad graduated from DePaul University with a degree in Business Administration in 2008.

The wedding will be held at The Landmark Chapel in Tinley Park on April 5. The couple will honeymoon in Grand Cayman and will reside in Countryside, upon their return.

The Regional News Thursday, April 3, 2014

‘Millennials’ must plan for short- and long-term goals If you’re one of the “millennials” — the generation that began in the early 1980s — you are still in the early stages of your career.

Retirement must seem like a long way off — yet, it’s never too soon to start planning for it. At the same time, though, you may also have shorter-term goals. Can you make progress toward your nearterm and long-term objectives at the same time?

Yes, you can — but you’ll need to match your short- and longterm goals with the appropriate savings and investment vehicles.

For example, one of your most important short-term goals may be purchasing a house, so you’ll need to accumulate a certain amount of money by a certain time — perhaps in three to five years. Therefore, you won’t want to risk your down payment on an investment whose price will fluctuate — and whose value may be down just when you need the money. Consequently, you may want to look for a shorter-term investment whose objective is preservation of principal. Typically, with these types of vehicles, the shorter the term, the lower the interest rate — but since your goal is basically to have a certain amount of money available at a certain time, you might be less interested in what return you’ll

fer greater reward potential than, say, fixed-income vehicles such as bonds. And holding growth investments for the long term can help you look beyond short-term Jim volatility.

Van Howe You can start a long-term investment program by investing in your 401(k) or other retirement plan offered by your employer.

These plans usually offer a variety get on this particular investment, of investment options, including as opposed to the return you might several growth-oriented accounts. hope for from other, longer-term Plus, any earnings are typically tax-deferred, which means your vehicles.

In fact, while you are saving money could grow faster than if for your down payment on your it were placed in an investment home, or for other short-term on which you paid taxes every goals, you also need to be thinking year. So try to take full advantage long term — that is, you need to of your employer’s plan — at a save as much as you can for your minimum, contribute enough to earn a match, if one is offered. eventual retirement.

Since you are still in the early Then, every time your salary goes stages of your working life, you up, boost your contributions.

With discipline and perseverhave an enormous asset going for you: time. By starting to save for ance, you can move toward both retirement now, you have more your distant and imminent goals. time to save than you would if you And that’s the long and the short waited another decade or so. Plus, of it. since you have so many years to Jim Van Howe is a financial go until you retire, you can afford to put a reasonable percentage advisor with Edward Jones Investof your investment dollars into ments, in Palos Heights. His office growth-oriented instruments, is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be such as stocks or stock-based reached at 361-3400. This article investments. They may carry was written by Edward Jones for more risk, including the risk of use by your local Edward Jones losing principal, but they also of- Financial Advisor.

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The staff of the New CoCo’s Restaurant is ready to serve after the family restaurant reopened in Hickory Hills early last month.

Breakfast, lunch and beyond: New CoCo’s open for dinner

by Bob Rakow staff reporter

open for dinner.’”

The dinner menu is varied, featuring a wide selection of Greek cuisine, seafood, stir fry, steaks and chops and Italian dishes.

Dinner selections come with homemade soup or salad, potato and rolls and dessert. Many dishes are less than $10, as the owners strive to offer affordable dining to community.

Numerous club and croissant sandwiches, wraps, salads, burgers and hot sandwiches also are available for lunch and dinner.

CoCo’s also serves an extensive breakfast menu for every appetite.

Pancakes, toast or biscuits and gravy are served with every egg dish.

The breakfast menu also fea-

tures Belgian waffles, crepes and numerous varieties of French toast, including red velvet, banana nut and cherry kijafa. Eggs benedict, omelets and skillet dishes round out the breakfast menu, which is served all day.

The owners are hoping that the unique menu selections coupled with affordable prices will set them apart from the competition.

“We have some dishes that are not offered at other restaurants around here,” Lu Asani said.

CoCo’s is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, and carry-out is available. The restaurant seats 220 people in three dining areas, which can easily accommodate large parties. For information, call 708- 634-2051.

The New CoCo’s Restaurant is open and the owners say they’re ready to offer family dining at reasonable prices in an area lacking that feature.

The Hickory Hills restaurant, 9505 S. Roberts Road, reopened on March 5, nearly one year after the previous owners closed the doors.

Kenny and Lu Asani, the restaurant’s new owners, believe they’ve made the necessary changes to make the restaurant a huge success.

The duo is not short on experience.

“I grew up in the restaurant business with my dad,” Lu Asani said.

Kenny also came up in kitchen, working with family in all aspects of the food business since arriving from Macedonia.

Kenny’s brother, Imo, and brother-in-law, Jimmy, also are involved in the day-to-day operation of the restaurant.

The new owners did little to alter the appearance of the eatery other than to make some small changes to the entrance. A new pie case was added to display the restaurant’s wide variety of Submitted photo desserts.

“We get a lot of compliments,” Lu Asani said.

So far, the restaurant’s greatest Marquette Bank employees (from left to right) Gene Malfeo, Mark Wojack, John Popow, Kate challenge is to spread the word McLaughlin and Alan Kwasneski take a break from preparing food to pose for a photo at the Ronald that it’s open for dinner until 10 p.m. The original CoCo’s RestauMcDonald House near Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

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Chilly reception

Spartans’ bats cool in opening week

By Ken Karrson

University, the Spartans didn’t fare a whole lot better as they were Winter is officially over, but Oak held in check by Knights hurler Lawn’s bats remained in hiberna- Brandon Bass, who was pitching tion during opening week of the before seven radar gun-toting 2014 baseball season. scouts. They clocked Bass’ fastball The weather was partly to at between 91 and 94 miles per blame for the Spartans’ quiet of- hour, and only three Oak Lawn fense, but also contributing was hitters were able to solve him to some stout pitching by their two any measurable degree. foes. Both St. Rita and LincolnThree of the Spartans’ four hits Way Central boasted live arms, were registered in the sixth inthe former calling on three dif- ning, but a pickoff play and twin ferent ones to stymie Oak Lawn killing snuffed out the budding last Wednesday at the Ray Kroc rally and ensured that Oak Lawn Center in Chicago. would be the victim of a second The Spartans were limited to consecutive whitewash. LincolnJoe Dodaro’s fifth-inning single Way Central triumphed 10-0, as hit-wise, and he immediately the game ended when the Knights got erased in a double play. Oak created a double-digit edge with Lawn batters also fanned 12 one more run in their portion of times — seven of them coming the sixth. on called third strikes — in what Like every other squad that ultimately became a 5-0 victory hasn’t ventured beyond Illinois’ for the Mustangs. borders, the Spartans’ time spent On Saturday at Chicago State outdoors has been severely lim-

ited because of poor weather. They did practice on Oak Lawn’s artificial-turf football field, but they “couldn’t take BP or see live pitching a whole lot,” according to coach Bill Gerny.

“When we get some warmer weather, I’d like to believe some of these [negative] things are going to get worked out,” he said.

The artificial surfaces at the Kroc Center and Chicago State, in fact, were the only reason the Spartans didn’t enter the current week with a zero listed in the games-played column. That’s because Oak Lawn’s own natural-grass diamond was still not ready for use.

“It’s gotten to the point where I’ve talked to our AD about a turf [baseball] field,” Gerny said.

“We might have a winter like this only every three years, but there’s so much manpower spent (Continued on page 3)

Living in the past

Knights’ productive offense crushes Momence

By Ken Karrson

Center. Christian’s third game of the week at that Chicago-based Brad Wood, seen here during a 2013 game, batted over .500 and struck out 14 batters in two Chicago Christian revisited its site featured the locals scoring pitching appearances to help St. Laurence go 5-0 in an Arizona tournament last week. past on Saturday, much to coach multiple runs in each of their four at-bats, with four-run eruptions in Eric Brauer’s delight.

Not only were things the way both the third and fourth innings they used to be, but more impor- representing the apexes.

Interestingly, five of the Knights’ tantly, the way they ought to be.

At least that was Brauer’s RBI were accrued without benefit viewpoint in the aftermath of his of a hit. Josh Novak lofted a sacsquad’s 12-0 demolition of Mo- rifice fly, Drew Van Buren and Pat mence. What pleased him most McCarthy each drove in a run

By Ken Karrson that destination for the Vikings. ping-stone.” wasn’t the run total itself, but with a groundout, and Christian Not only did they get in every Seeing as how the Vikings had how the Knights went about col- Bolhuis (walk) and Mike SantarDeserts are easily found in Ari- game — something that didn’t no on-field practice time prior lecting their markers. elli (hit by pitch) got aboard while zona, but St. Laurence baseball happen a year ago in Florida due to departing for Arizona, Lotus’ Christian stroked 10 hits and the bases were filled. players viewed that southwest- to rain — but they also triumphed main goal for his athletes was to received six free passes, meaning Bolhuis also smacked an RBI ern state as more of an oasis last each time out. simply have them stay competi- that it brought 75 percent of its single, but Sean O’Meara struck week.

St. Laurence beat five oppo- tive against foes he knew would baserunners all the way around to the biggest blow with his three-run The reason why is easy to nents in a span of four days, a be formidable. And he wasn’t the plate. That high success rate homer in the third frame, part of a understand: Arizona presented string of conquests that culmi- only thinking about his projected was a common occurrence for the 3-for-3, four-RBI day for the senior. the Vikings with a satisfying nated with a tournament cham- regulars.

Knights in 2013 and, according to Sophomore Trevor Wolterink conalternative to the below-normal pionship-clinching 7-4 victory “We used a lot of guys — that’s Brauer, “how we pieced together tributed two hits to the cause. temperatures and soggy diamonds over Ralston Valley (Colo.) on why we went down there,” Lotus 30 wins.”

Mindful of a six-game stretch that have plagued this area and Friday. said. “Those [non-starting] guys “You capitalize as often as you that awaited Christian (5-1) this gave them a chance to enjoy “I think it’s definitely big,” Lo- are going to be needed. I thought can,” he said. “We did a better week in Florida, Brauer made ideal baseball conditions. While tus said of his club’s 5-0 start to our kids did a great job of over- job of that [here]. sure to spread the pitching chores spring-break getaways have been the 2014 campaign. “To be able coming any adversity they faced “We’ve scored a lot of two-out around and not rely too heavily standard practice for St. Laurence to have success against teams [and] finding those things out was runs [so far in 2014], but we’ve on any one individual. Freshman in recent seasons, a journey in that are used to playing in good the most important thing.” left a ton of guys on base [before Dan Vos, the only hurler to work this particular direction was a weather and had already played Although St. Laurence sport- this]. If you’re constantly leaving more than one inning, pocketed first for it. some games was huge. We knew ed an unblemished ledger for guys on base, it takes its toll.” his second win of the season.

And, if coach Pete Lotus has these first two weeks [of the sched- the week, not everything went 4 In this instance, the toll was Chicago Christian anything to say about the situa- ule] were going to be tough, but off completely without a hitch. taken on the Redskins, who lost in Elmwood Park 2 tion, it won’t be the last trip to hopefully this was a great step(Continued on page 5) The Knights’ attack was far less just 4 ½ innings at the Ray Kroc From The Regional Archives

Getting hot in Arizona

Vikings open season with tournament title

potent on Thursday, but it didn’t need to be explosive as Bolhuis kept the Tigers well in check. The junior triumphed for the second time this spring and 17th time as a varsity player by stopping Elmwood Park on three hits through four-plus stanzas while fanning 10 and walking just one.

Neither of the Tigers’ runs off Bolhuis in the fifth inning was earned.

“We were able to space him out and he had a very good outing,” Brauer said. “He had thrown 76 pitches in his first start and he got up to 93 here before we took him out.”

Bolhuis’ bevy of strikeouts obviously elevated his pitch count, but that also made it an easy day for Christian’s fielders and, ultimately, its hitters. Bolhuis supplied the Knights with an RBI single, Santarelli provided two hits and O’Meara knocked in a run with his sacrifice fly. Christian tallied twice on wild pitches during its third at-bat.

While Brauer hasn’t been thrilled with the Knights’ inability to get their offense rolling in earnest, he’s also well aware of what’s creating some of the (Continued on page 5)

Making a pitch for excellence Mound work looms large in Rice’s winning week

By Ken Karrson

riquez a lead to protect right away, as they tallied the game’s lone run The baseball field at Immacu- in their initial plate appearance. late Conception was an ideal set- Kevin Sullivan singled, stole secting for Brother Rice last week. ond and eventually reached home That’s because “immaculate” on Andrew Dyke’s groundout. was also a pretty good adjective Danny Beese’s sixth-inning to describe the Crusaders’ pitch- single was Rice’s only other base ing performances in four straight hit in its 1-0 victory.

Brother Rice 2 games.

0 How good was Rice’s mound Huntley work? Consider the following — The Crusaders’ bats stayed the Crusaders’ offense collected quiet on Thursday, but four hits just a baker’s dozen worth of were still enough to subdue the hits over the first three contests Red Raiders, who had no scoring played in Elmhurst, yet Rice went success at all versus the tandem unbeaten. Then to conclude a of Kutt and Biondic. productive week, Rice rode Ian The two pitchers combined on a McGinnis’ three-hit, seven-strike- three-hitter. Kutt threw the first out effort through six stanzas to five frames to earn his second win, an 11-2 rout of Aurora Central while Biondic allowed only one Catholic on Sunday at Plunkett baserunner in his two stanzas and Field. then picked that man off.

The win was the Crusaders’ Biondic also made his presence sixth in seven 2014 outings. Also felt with the bat as he slugged pocketing victories on the hill last a fourth-inning round-tripper to week were Mike Enriquez, fresh- break a scoreless deadlock. Kyle man Ryan Kutt and Alex Alarcon, Hilliard’s single drove in Rice’s all of whom had their triumphs other run in the sixth, as it came nailed down by strong relief hurl- on the heels of a walk to Dyke and ing from Kevin Biondic.

Erich Lieser’s one-out hit.

“With good defense and great “The pitching’s definitely betpitching, you give yourself a ter than I expected, but we’ve chance to win every game,” Rice got to make some strides at the coach John McCarthy said. “They plate,” McCarthy said. “We’ve [all] went out there and threw been able to get some timely hits strikes, mixed speeds and hit the [so far].”

Brother Rice 5 zone. It was fun to see.

4 “Kevin Biondic had three Lyons Twp. saves in three days — that was The Crusaders’ closest encounabsolutely unbelievable. He was ter of the week was probably their fantastic in tight situations. The most satisfying one as well, as kid’s really, really tough.” they knocked off the perennially First up for the Crusaders powerful Lions on Friday. Lyons was Plainfield East, which actu- Township was ahead 4-3 going ally outhit Rice 4-3 last Wednes- into the seventh inning, but Rice’s day. What Plainfield couldn’t do, sluggish attack suddenly came to however, was parlay any of those life at a pivotal moment. hits into runs against Enriquez The winning surge began when and Biondic, who struck out four Jake Barry was hit by a pitch. batters between them and issued After being sacrificed into scoring just two walks. position, Barry completed his trip And the Crusaders gave En- around the bases when Sullivan

banged a game-tying double.

From there, it simply became a matter of Crusaders batters exercising patience. Free passes to Michael Massey and Biondic — with a flyout sandwiched in between — filled the sacks for Lieser, who induced one more base-on-balls that pushed across the deciding run.

Brian Musielak, Alarcon and Biondic all toed the rubber for Rice, with Alarcon getting credit for the win. Biondic walked one batter in the seventh, but quickly eliminated him by getting the next Lyons hitter to roll into a double play.

Biondic also claimed one of the Crusaders’ two first-inning RBI with his single. Dyke singled in the other runner.

“If we can keep getting better every day, things will take care of themselves,” McCarthy said.

“It’s definitely a good start, but every week is going to be tough, so the biggest thing is not getting ahead of ourselves.

“Their concentration and focus have been good the first seven games — that’s a fifth of the season. Guys who have made mistakes have bounced back, and we have to keep that up.”

Brother Rice 11 Aurora Central Catholic 2 The Crusaders finally broke out in a big way offensively on Sunday, when they unleashed an 11-hit attack upon the Chargers and totaled that same number of runs. Rice expunged a 2-all tie with four tallies in the top of the fifth inning to take command.

Seven Crusaders hit safely, a group spearheaded by Biondic, Photo by Jeff Vorva who went 3-for-3 with three RBI. Two of his hits were doubles.

Musielak (two RBI, one run) and Massey (two runs) both chipped Sandburg’s Ian Zalewski goes high to provide a set for teammate Neil Naughton against Glenbrook in with a pair of hits, while Barry North in the Buffalo Grove Tournament on Saturday. The Eagles defeated the host school 25-23, 25-23 (Continued on page 5) in the title match. Sports wrap begins on Page 4.

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A tough guy tees off on golf Bartosh Reprinted from April 14, 2011 Maybe Phil Donahue is to blame, or perhaps Alan Alda, although I tend to cut the latter some slack because his Hawkeye Pierce character frequently made me laugh.

Actually, though, it’s Alda’s erstwhile television alter ego that played a significant role in shifting society’s general perception of what constitutes appropriate male behavior. During its wildly popular heyday, “M*A*S*H” showed Hawkeye evolving from an unapologetic nurse chaser to a virtual women’s-rights crusader, which might have been at least remotely possible had the Korean War begun sometime in the 1970s and lasted 11 years, like the TV program did.

But we were asked to believe this attitudinal adjustment could have happened in less than onethird that amount of time and within an early 1950s setting.

Uh-uh, don’t think so.

Nevertheless, thanks to Hawkeye and daytime talk-show pioneer Donahue, the publicly accepted male of the past 30 years is one that critics deride as a “touchy-feely” type. Whereas anger and enjoyment once represented the full range of displayed feelings in guys, today’s gentler gentlemen are allowed — heck, encouraged — to bring to the surface whatever emotion a particular situation warrants.

Like it or not, that describes the modern-day male in most instances. And one guy who most certainly doesn’t like it is James Pomerantz.

Pomerantz is a 57-year-old man’s man who wrote a book with the longest title I’ve ever seen: “Tough Guys Always Play From The Tips: A Unisex Guide to Golf, Tough Guys and the Neutered Weenie Fraternity Created By Such an Insane Game.” Normally, I’d make a wisecrack, but after reading a brief bio about Pomerantz, I decided that might not be in my best interests.

This is, after all, someone who has earned a first-degree black belt in Tibetan kung-fu, graduated from a professional bull-riding school and is a gun owner. My black belt, on the other hand, sim-

ply holds up my manufacturedoverseas drawers, and the only bull with which I’ve acquainted myself is the kind I write down in this space each week.

And as for guns — does one that squirts water count as a legitimate firearm?

If those credentials aren’t enough to convince everyone of Pomerantz’s virility, consider some of these other aspects of his life: He once co-owned a bar with Steven Seagal, the martial-arts film hero, and Pomerantz has Mike Ditka’s phone number on his speed dial. Let’s face it, they don’t come any more testosterone-fueled than Da Coach.

The point I’m trying to make — and one I hope Pomerantz clearly understands if he ever happens across this particular piece of journalism — is that we are talking about a legitimate tough guy here. But before anyone starts thinking Pomerantz is nothing more than a semiliterate musclehead, a glimpse at excerpts of his book should be required.

I received a few of them, along with the aforementioned biographical information, in an email that was promoting his book. I was struck by Pomerantz’s deftness with humor, which is, of course, preferable to being struck by his balledup hand.

Even though he has golfed since age 10, Pomerantz still cites the game as one of the major causes of the “neutered weenie fraternity.” In fact, he apparently feels that it is as much — if not more — to blame than any one individual.

While I could easily paraphrase some of Pomerantz’s observations, better to let him speak for himself: • “The popularity of golf and the decline of the American Tough Guy certainly have a direct connection. If they don’t, then can someone please explain plaid pants to anyone with an IQ above concrete?”

• “Think about this: While alcohol is forbidden on the field of play in baseball, football and other manly sports, it’s not only available, but encouraged in golf.”

• “On the exertion scale of physical effort, golf falls just a hair short of playing poker or

sleeping. In summary, golf is an exertion-free game for alcoholic blowhards.”

• “Football and baseball have complex rules and umpires to prevent cheating of any kind.

Meanwhile, on the golf course, players are perfectly content to skip a stroke, take a mulligan, move a lie, concede an easy putt and kick a ball out of the tall grass when no one is looking.”

I couldn’t have expressed those thoughts any better. Pomerantz went on to decry golf for its inability to separate the men from the boys — “Put Tiger Woods on a 150-yard, par 3 [hole] with Skippy the accountant, and let them each hit a bucket of balls toward the green. I guarantee Skippy gets a shot closer to the pin than Tiger at least once, if not more, during the challenge.”

— and an overall cultivation of anti-competitive mind-sets.

“Life is about confrontation and confidence, perseverance and integrity,” Pomerantz writes. “Golf is about drinking, cheating and competition with as little effort as humanly possible. After all, how has golf, a non-contact, don’tmake-a-sound sport become the most popular amateur sport in America for men of all ages?”

Is Pomerantz being unduly harsh in his assessment? NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, for example, has never learned to conquer a golf course in the same manner as he once did a basketball court, and there are thousands of other linksrelated horror stories out there that almost anyone who’s spent much time at a country club can tell.

Therefore, maybe some of Pomerantz’s criticism isn’t entirely warranted. Then again, we’re talking about a man who considers Walker and Texas Ranger Bobby “inspirational and relevant child names,” and who once took it upon himself to physically — and loudly — remove a drunken adult soccer coach from a park district youth field.

So Pomerantz obviously adheres to a more rugged set of standards than most of us. I applaud him for that.

And I’d expound on the point further, but I can’t because it’s almost time for the Masters to begin.

Moraine athletics wrap

Cyclones lose tennis opener before blasting Sauk Valley

By Maura Vizza

thrashed Sauk Valley College 9-0 in Palos Hills.

Moraine Valley College won’t Producing singles victories were post an unbeaten record in tennis Karczynski, Smith, Broderick, this season, but it has already Ryan Adamski, Alec Mikes and displayed plenty of resiliency.

Bryan Jimenez. Mikes rallied from The 2014 campaign got under- a 6-4 first-set loss to prevail at way last Thursday, but not in the No. 5 singles. manner the Cyclones hoped. While BASEBALL the fight was there, a win wasn’t, In their first official doubleas Prairie State College bagged a header of the season on Satur5-4 triumph. day, the Cyclones split with Elgin Kevin Karczynski and Mike College.

Broderick were Moraine’s ringMike Levigne’s complete game leaders, as each player netted a on the hill sparked Moraine’s 2-1 match victory in singles action win in the opener. Levigne allowed before joining forces to triumph at no earned runs and was supported No. 1 doubles. Karczynski, Brad offensively by Jason Hine, who Smith and Broderick gave the stroked two hits.

Cyclones a clean sweep at first-, Shepard grad Kevin Siergiej second- and third-singles. carried a shutout into the sixth Third-doubles was the decid- inning of Game 2 before the Sparing match, as Christian Lagunas tans’ bats finally awakened. Elgin rolled his ankle during it and per- errors helped the Cyclones avoid formed at less than full strength a shutout, but they still fell to a after that. The Pioneers took ad- 6-1 defeat. vantage of Lagunas’ weakened SOFTBALL state to capture the win.

Another batch of softball playWhile not making any excuses ers are ready to strut their stuff for his squad’s setback, Moraine in 2014. coach Ben Thompson also refused Between poor weather and to concede anything to the Cy- injuries, the Cyclones weren’t clones’ conqueror. able to have the kind of season “We will see Prairie State they wanted in 2013, but they’re again,” he said. “Their coach said hoping for better luck this year. they got lucky, but we still have Moraine lost big hitters Sam a lot of work to do.”

Staisiunas and Danielle Stark, *** along with starting pitcher EmMoraine showed no ill effects ily Kurek, but it still has some from its earlier disappointment solid contributors returning to when it returned to the court the lineup. on Saturday. There, the Cyclones All-Illinois Skyway Collegiate SIGN UP TO GET FREEConference first-team players Amie Raynor (Sandburg) and JenSIGN UP TOALERTS GET FREE AMBER ny Vanek (Mother McAuley), who AMBER ALERTS batted .400 and .330, respectively, ONON YOUR CELL PHONE. YOUR CELL PHONE. are back, as are fellow sophomores Ari Bulthius (Mother McAuley), wirelessamberalerts.org wirelessamberalerts.org who had 23 RBI last spring, and Janay McGovern.

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the field, and McGovern brings her versatility back behind the plate and at third base.

A talented incoming class includes Kristie Bagus (Shepard), Megan Beckow (Evergreen Park), Dana Cummings (Richards), Sofia Lamb (Evergreen Park), Emily Nettle (Oak Lawn), Samantha Newhall (Shepard), Jazmine Ramirez (Queen of Peace), Carly Trinley and Abby Urchell (Evergreen Park).

Fourth-year coach Mike Veen doesn’t have to tell his athletes to play hard because they already have that mind-set. And the Cyclones’ roster features a number of interchangeable parts.

The goal is to finish the season well.

“I want them to improve every game, whether it’s a little or a lot -- that’s what I tell my players,” Veen said. “I could care only about my record — and don’t get me wrong, I like to win — but sometimes the ball is in the other court.

I’m looking for a good season and I want them to have fun.” *** The Cyclones were able to squeeze a doubleheader in on March 22 between wild weather spurts, and they showed their stuff in a sweep of Joliet Junior College.

All that indoor work with the bats paid off in Moraine’s 12-5 and 9-2 wins. Raynor pitched a complete first game, and she had offensive help from Beckow (three hits, three RBI), McGovern (three hits, three RBI), Trinley (3-for-4, two doubles, two runs, one RBI) and Bulthius (two hits, one run).

Despite registering only one strikeout in the second game, Nettle was able to coax batters into easy outs and hold the Wolves to two runs. Big batters for Moraine in this game included Vanek (two doubles, two RBI, two runs), Raynor (two-run homer) and Newhall (two hits, three RBI).

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Meeting resistance

Mother McAuley’s Courtney Wilson tries to work her way around Andrew defender Karli Haubenreiser during last Thursday’s nonconference match in Tinley Park.

Southern discomfort

Chargers fall twice in downstate trip

By Ken Karrson At long last, Stagg was able to play a couple baseball games.

Its first win will have to wait until at least this week, however.

The Chargers’ trip downstate last weekend resulted in them getting tripped up twice. In neither instance was Stagg outclassed, even in a Saturday matchup against Highland that concluded with the Bulldogs on the high end of an 8-0 verdict.

Statistically, it appeared as if the hosts teed off on Chargers hurler CJ Casey, especially since all of their runs were earned. But in Highland’s explosive seven-run second inning, its prosperity was fueled by, among other things, the following: a bunt single, infield hit, steal of home, hit batsman and Stagg’s missed tag on a rundown.

“They hit one ball out of the infield and they really hit one ball hard,” Chargers coach Matt O’Neill said of the Bulldogs. “It was just big-time mental mistakes [on our part]. We kind of beat ourselves.”

Highland’s only notable safety was a bases-clearing triple. That was something Stagg couldn’t match, though, as it collected just two hits on the day: singles

by Jimmy Farnan and Nick Gerzon.

“We didn’t threaten at all,” O’Neill said. “And it’s not like we were facing [Sandburg pitchers] Bryan Pall or Sean Leland.”

The Chargers did have five other men reach base via walks, but those freebies were offset by nine strikeouts. Casey whiffed three, walked two and allowed six hits during his four-inning stint on the mound.

The Bulldogs, while not that well known to local fans, have a solid baseball program. They are only six years removed from a Class 3A championship.

O’Fallon 3 Stagg 2 Casey performed better than it seemed, and Max Strus was better than Casey one day earlier opposite the host Panthers. Strus, this paper’s basketball Player of the Year, segued smoothly into the baseball season as he held O’Fallon to three hits through five innings on Friday and yielded no earned runs while whiffing four and walking two.

Strus was staked to a 2-0 lead in the fourth frame, courtesy of Drew Bolero’s two-RBI single.

Strus also contributed a hit of his own to the rally, as did Jack Duffner.

Stagg managed just one other hit in its season-opener, but that might not have mattered if the bottom of the fifth had unfolded more favorably for the locals. The Panthers knotted the score during that plate appearance, but, like Highland on Saturday, they didn’t have to do it by themselves.

A pair of singles — one of which never left the infield — produced the two RBI, but a Chargers er-

ror and errant pickoff throw also played an integral part in the uprising. “[If] we field a gumball with two outs, it’s a different game,” said O’Neill, whose club was guilty of four defensive miscues in the contest.

It was essentially more of the same in the bottom of the eighth, as O’Fallon took advantage of a hit batsman and wild pitch to bring home the deciding tally.

Peter Angelos was saddled with the pitching defeat in relief of Strus.

“It would have been nice to have held on,” O’Neill said. “To be in that kind of game early, I want to see that because these are the kind of games we have to win.

“It’s like every year is the same now. We’re going to be getting five or six hits [per game] and we have to be so perfect [elsewhere].”

Weather permitting, Stagg was set to try again several times this week, beginning with a Tuesday clash against neighboring Shepard. Also on the docket is a matchup with Richards on Friday.

Statistics Stagg 000 200 00 — 2 O’Fallon 000 020 01 — 3 Stagg RBI: Bolero 2. LP: Angelos (01).

Stagg 000 000 0 — 0 Highland 071 000 x — 8 Stagg LP: Casey (0-1).

Time runs out on Astros Shepard comes up empty in shortened game

By Ken Karrson

a critical Shepard error that let in both runs.

Typically, baseball is an unThe miscue was one of four timed game. on the day for the Astros, who But when several teams are avoided further damage in that jockeying for field time at the stanza by recording a putout at same site, some restrictions must home that prevented a third run be put in place. from scoring.

Many Chicagoland-area pro“The balls that were errors were grams have lined up at the end not difficult plays,” DiFoggio said. of a cold and wet winter to use “Playing on that carpet was like the artificial-turf facilities available playing in the gym, and that’s at the Ray Kroc Center. Due to where we’ve been [this spring]. I the high volume of activity and an can see why this kind of happened obvious desire to appease as many — it was cold out — but I really different parties as possible, certain believe we can throw the leather time limits have been imposed on with the best of them.” each contest by park operators.

And Smith is part of a pitching For Shepard on Friday, that staff DiFoggio claims is deeper meant only two hours to try to than he’s had in several years, take care of its season-opening even though many of the expected business versus Harlan. The As- contributors are youthful. tros scored twice in the fifth in“They can all do something to ning and, in the opinion of veteran help,” DiFoggio said. “For the first coach Frank DiFoggio, had finally two innings, [Smith] absolutely seized momentum. dominated them. There weren’t But when Shepard failed to too many good swings off him.” pull even with the Falcons during Shepard had some of those, but that at-bat, everything stopped. the majority of them went for The game became official at that naught. One was Bobby Peterka’s point and the Astros were left to sharp line drive that was snared deal with the sting of a tough and then turned into a double play 3-2 setback.

by Harlan in the third inning. The Shepard had only two hits on Astros stranded four runners over the day, but it also coaxed six their first two at-bats. bases-on-balls from Harlan pitch“For only having two hits, we ers. The Astros’ own hurler, Brett really fought at the plate,” DiFogSmith, was rock solid through gio said. “It was only the second three innings as he surrendered time we saw live pitching, but we only one hit while striking out worked the count a lot and got a seven, but the Falcons neverthe- ton of walks. less managed to tally twice in their “But in terms of guys coming third plate appearance, thanks to back who were full-time starters,

Peterka, [Mark] Albrecht and [Brendan] Hermann are it. Ninety percent of our innings [from] last year are gone, so I feel like we’re going to have to scratch for runs.

We have to make the most of every opportunity we get.”

Hermann relieved Smith on the mound and was pretty effective himself. However, Shepard’s leaky defense hurt Hermann in the fourth, as two errors on the same play landed a Falcons player at third base and another mistake brought him across the plate with what proved to be the deciding run.

“We absolutely gift-wrapped that for them,” DiFoggio said.

The Astros finally got on the board in the fifth. Two walks and Albrecht’s single filled the sacks with no one out, then a wild pitch and Peterka’s fielder’s choice narrowed Shepard’s deficit to a single run. But the Astros could get no closer as Harlan retired Hermann for the third out after the latter had doggedly battled through a 10-pitch at-bat.

Four games were on tap for Shepard this week, including home contests on Monday and Wednesday, assuming all fields became playable. The Astros meet Bloom Township today in Chicago Heights.

Statistics Shepard 000 02 — 2 Harlan 002 1x — 3 Shepard RBI: Peterka. LP: Hermann (01).

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Softball roundup

Lady Bulldogs show versatility in winning week

By Anthony Nasella One of the visible qualities in Richards’ 2014 softball squad, according to coach Julie Folliard, is versatility.

And that attribute manifested itself even during the Lady Bulldogs’ only opening-week loss, which Lincoln-Way Central administered by an 8-5 count last Wednesday.

Folliard made a pitching change in the fifth inning of that game, moving starter Sara Tobin from the circle to center field. Tobin’s presence out there was felt immediately, as she fired a strike to home plate to cut down a runner and stop a would-be score.

While it’s true that Tobin’s primary position last spring was in the middle of the outfield, she nevertheless embodies the kind of flexibility that doesn’t always show up in a box score, yet speaks volumes on the field.

“Sara’s the epitome of a team player,” Folliard said. “She’s selfless and a great competitor. She’s ready and willing to play anywhere we need her to play to help our season be successful.

“She’s logging more innings [as a pitcher] than in the field, and yet when she executed that perfect throw from center field to home plate during her first inning in the outfield, I thought to myself, ‘What a talented athlete she is.’ Our team leans on Sara for that kind of support, and she loves it.”

Folliard, meanwhile, loves the fact that every member of her team is being taught to be adaptable and ready to do whatever is necessary to benefit the ballclub as a whole.

“The versatility on this team is huge,” Folliard said. “We’re training the kids in two and three positions because, down the stretch, we’re going to have strong bats, but we’re looking for where our various strengths of defense will be.”

Richards started the season with a convincing 16-0 win over TF North last Tuesday at the Max McCook Athletic and Exposition Center. Jordan Battles went 3-for3 with two home runs and four RBI to key an offensive onslaught for the Lady Bulldogs, but Emily Wetzel (homer, triple, three RBI) and Kaitlyn Fetchko (2-for-3, double, RBI) also contributed.

Molly Pohrebny, Wetzel, Sara Kiziak and Hailey Czerwinski all had two hits for Richards in the loss to Lincoln-Way Central. The

Lady Bulldogs trailed 7-1 at one juncture, but scored three times in the sixth to put some heat on the Lady Knights. Wetzel’s triple and back-to-back doubles from Pohrebny and Abby Gentile triggered the rally.

Richards tallied again in its ensuing at-bat and brought the tying run to the plate before relief pitcher Sarah Mikolajczak finally slammed the door on it. Tobin gave the Lady Bulldogs some solid pitching as well, as she allowed only two hits and fanned five during a four-inning stint.

“Lincoln-Way Central stepped up and got a couple of key hits that knocked in a handful of runs each time,” Folliard said. “We had some opportunities and we just didn’t capitalize on [enough of] them, [but] we put together a nice comeback down 7-1. We showed some gumption and drive on our part and some fight, which is great.” *** Richards bounced back from that defeat to shut out TF South 50 in a South Suburban Conference crossover contest on Friday.

Tobin again struck out five while limiting the Lady Rebels to just one hit. Two other TF South batters got aboard via walks. Kiziak (2-for-4) had a double, drove in a run and scored twice to key the Lady Bulldogs’ offense.

“We saw some good pitchers [last] week,” Folliard said. “Lincoln-Way Central showed a couple of good pitchers, as did TF South.

It was beneficial for our hitters to see the movement outside of our own team.

“That was a good win [over the Lady Rebels]. TF South is the strongest I’ve seen them in a few years, and I really think they’re going to have a good season.”

Folliard appreciated the role Tobin played throughout the week, but particularly on Friday.

“It’s a stretch for her to be one of our top outfielders and leading hitters, and now to be used [as a pitcher], but Sara had a really nice outing for her[self],” Folliard said.”

Richards was slated to face its share of tests this week, as it met up with defending SSC Blue champion Lemont and Oak Forest before clashing with highly rated Lincoln-Way West on Friday.

“This should be a good week for us,” Folliard said, “Hopefully, our field will be ready. The infield has been renovated and it looks nice.”

SANDBURG The Lady Eagles won two out of three games on Friday at the Lady Warriors Southern Classic in Lebanon, Tenn., to improve their record to 4-1.

Sandburg began the day with a 6-5 victory over Wilson Central (Tenn.) as Karli McLaughlin’s RBI single in the top of the seventh capped a three-run rally for the Lady Eagles. Briana Soltis (4-for4, three runs) swatted two homers and totaled three RBI to pace Sandburg’s attack.

The Lady Eagles followed up that success with a 10-6 conquest of Greenbriar (Tenn.) in their next outing. Lauren McCaughey rapped a two-run double and twoRBI single to propel Sandburg, but Soltis and Katie Krusz backed their teammate with two hits and two RBI apiece.

Owensboro (Ky.) prevented the Lady Eagles from making a clean sweep on Friday as it handed down an 8-1 defeat. Krzus’ first-inning homer accounted for Sandburg’s lone marker.

OAK LAWN The Lady Spartans opened their season last Wednesday against South Elgin, which doled out losses in both ends of a doubleheader. Oak Lawn’s setbacks came by scores of 12-0 and 9-2 at the Dome in Rosemont.

Mia Loya had two hits for the Lady Spartans in Game 2, while Ashley Labuda and Kayla Reichert drove in their runs. Outfielders Kaleigh Hayes and Reily McTeague and catcher Hayden Landingham were Oak Lawn’s bright spots on defense.

MT. ASSISI The Screeching Eagles’ final softball campaign began on a strong note as they thumped Walther Lutheran 17-0 last Friday. The joy was short-lived, however, as Immaculate Conception turned the tables on Mt. Assisi by administering a 10-1 defeat on Saturday.

Terri Dearth’s four RBI highlighted a 10-hit Eagles attack in the team’s win. That hit total was shaved in half the next day, and Mt. Assisi compounded its difficulties versus the Lady Knights by committing six errors.

QUEEN OF PEACE IC also victimized the Pride, who dropped a 14-2 verdict to the Lady Knights on Friday.

Emily Janosik was Queen of Peace’s standout as she poked a double and knocked in both of its runs.

Trinity sports report

Trolls finally get on track

By Tim Cronin Maybe it should have been expected.

After two weeks without a baseball game, it took Trinity Christian College a while to get its bats unwrapped on Friday. But when the Trolls got going, they made the most of it, winning two of three in their weekend series with Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Ind. Trinity went hitless for four innings on Friday, then scored three times in the fifth and once more in the seventh to score a 43 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory at Four Winds Field. The Trolls then recovered well enough from a 4-0 defeat in the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader to collect a 2-1 triumph in the nightcap.

That moved Trinity to 7-9 overall and 2-1 against CCAC competition as it heads into what should be a heavy schedule of games from this point. The Trolls were slated to play doubleheaders Tuesday and Wednesday, have a pair of games at the University of St. Francis on Friday, and host the Fighting Saints again on Saturday.

A similar schedule awaits next week, which translates into 18 games in the first 19 days of April — if the weather cooperates, of course.

Danny Britt, who worked seven innings on the mound, and the duo of Steve Brewer and Joe McCaw were the key men for Trinity in Friday’s triumph. While Britt held the Fighting Saints off the scoreboard during his starting stint, Brewer’s double began the Trolls’ big inning and McCaw picked up two of his three RBI with a timely single.

The loss in Saturday’s opener came about via a paucity of hitting and starter Drew Chibe’s wild start on the mound. Holy Cross loaded the bases without getting a hit, and it went downhill for Trinity from there. Reliever Jimmy Hinkleman allowed only two hits in long relief, but the Trolls couldn’t mount a rally.

However, they bounced back in the second game in as dramatic a fashion as might be found for baseball in March. With Trinity the designated home team, Holy Cross led 1-0 going into the bottom of the ninth when Mark Munizzi reached on an error, moved over on Peter Krygsheld’s single

and raced across the plate with the tying run after Britt belted a double.

Brewer was walked to fill the bags, which set up a force at any base, but a Saints error with two outs brought Krygsheld home with the winning run. Vince Van Schouwen picked up the pitching victory by scattering six hits and striking out five batters.

The loss dropped Holy Cross to 2-3 in CCAC play and 6-20 overall. *** • The Numbers: 7-9 overall, 2-1 CCAC, 1-1 home, 1-4 road, 5-4 neutral. Leaders: Danny Britt, .367 average, 15 RBI; Joe McCaw, 21 hits, .517 slugging percentage, 3 steals; Steve Brewer, 1 HR; Peter Krygsheld, 3 steals; Britt, Benny Collesano, 2 wins each; Vince Flores, Taylor Boice, 0.00 ERA; Britt, 20 strikeouts.

• Schedule: Friday, at University of St. Francis (2), 3 p.m.; Saturday, vs. USF, 1 p.m.; Wednesday, vs. Robert Morris University (2), 1 p.m.; April 10, vs. Ashford University (2), 1 p.m.; April 11, at Purdue-North Central, 3 p.m.; April 12, vs. Purdue-North Central (2), 1 p.m.; April 15, at Judson University, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL It was 18 days between games for the Trolls, but they were finally able to take the field at home this past Monday, when they split a doubleheader with Calvin College. The visitors scored a 5-0 shutout in the opener, but Trinity turned the tables in the second game and collected a 3-0 victory.

That evened the Trolls’ record at 6-6 entering April, which will feature a basket full of games, both originally scheduled and moved because of March’s chill and snow. Trinity will play at least one game on 13 of the month’s first 17 days, an endurance test that includes today’s 3 p.m. visit of Wheaton College to Schaaf Field at the Route 83 Athletic Complex.

The Trolls and Knights were scoreless through five innings in the first game before Calvin broke through with three runs in the sixth via a walk, single, error, fielder’s choice and pair of groundouts. The Knights finished the scoring in the seventh with back-to-back, one-out homers by Lina Avila and Merin Cok. Trinity was held to five hits

by Calvin freshman Cassidy Vlot, who struck out eight. Mattie McGuire was stuck with the loss in her first start of the season.

In the nightcap, Brianna Brugioni held Calvin to three hits while the Trolls got to Caitlin Callow for single runs in the first, second and fifth innings. Tori Grzincic’s two-out single scored Anna Phillips in the first, Emily Phillips’ two-out single brought home Natalie Cannizzo in the second, and Jayme Love’s twoout single in the fifth chased in Bailan Reynolds. *** • The Numbers: 6-6 overall, 1-1 home, 5-5 neutral. Leaders (through March 30): Emily Phillips, Michelle Interrante, .500 average, .500 slugging percentage; Jayme Love, Anna Phillips, 10 hits, 1 steal; Brianna Brugioni, 5 RBI, 1 HR; Brugioni, 3 wins, 25 strikeouts; Mattie McGuire, 0.50 ERA. • Schedule: Thursday, vs.

Wheaton College, 3 p.m.; Friday, at Olivet Nazarene Tournament; Saturday, at Olivet Nazarene Tournament; Monday, vs. Judson University, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, vs. Purdue-North Central, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, vs. Purdue University Calumet, 3 p.m.; April 10, at St. Xavier University, 3 p.m.

TRACK & FIELD (Continued on page 5)

Photo by Jeff Vorva:

It’s only 16

Mother McAuley’s Emily Rappold (left) tries to get the jump on another No. 16 as the two players converge on the ball last Thursday. Opposing Rappold is Andew’s Nicole Novak.

Slow to recover

Following layoff, RedHawks can’t top St. Rita Hawks coach Tom Fabrizio said of the Mustangs’ clinching at-bat.

“We pitched and played defense pretty well, but we don’t have a lot of room for error. We just lost because they were the better team [in this instance].”

St. Rita’s seventh-inning surge made a hard-luck loser out of Ryan Kairis for the second time this season. The junior southpaw, who had delivered a sterling performance for Marist in Arizona against eventual tournament champion Liberty (Ariz.) but got pinned with a one-run setback, was solid again as he struck out six, walked no one and scattered six hits.

Making Kairis suffer on this latest occasion was the RedHawks’ continued struggles at the plate.

Although it won four times in Arizona, Marist (4-4) did so more because of its feet than its bats as it stole over a dozen bases, which compensated nicely for some rather anemic sticks.

“We’re hitting .188 as a team,” Fabrizio said. “We’re not real aggressive at the plate and we didn’t have good at-bats all day [versus St. Rita]. We’ve got to have a little attitude and a little confidence when we go up there, but nobody wanted to be the guy [on Sunday].

“We start two sophomores and

four juniors, and they’re a little passive and afraid of making mistakes. After a while, that excuse isn’t going to cut it. When guys are given opportunities, they have to give us something.

“If you make a mistake, I’m not going to yell at you. I’m not driven by results; it’s more about the process. All I’m looking for is how you perform — if you’re doing things the right way, the [desired] results will come.”

As for his team’s defense, which has been reliable for the most part thus far, Fabrizio is grateful.

“That tells us we do pick it up [consistently],” he said, referring to his club’s .500 ledger that has come despite the hitting difficulties. “That’s going to be the formula for us because we’ll be having to squeeze runs out. I don’t see us getting double-digit hits [very often].”

Marist was slated to take the field four times this week, starting with a Monday date against Providence Catholic. The RedHawks square off with Richards today and meet up with Lane Tech on Saturday.

A misplayed fly ball made two of the three runs the Mustangs tallied in the fourth inning un(Continued from page 1) earned, and they capitalized again for maintenance and reschedul- in their ensuing at-bat when Oak ing. Our lower levels haven’t even Lawn botched a potential doubleplay ball. The Spartans finished practiced outside.”

And although St. Rita wasn’t with four errors.

“Our guys came out really fotoo much ahead of the Spartans in regard to game-day competi- cused and our defense was really tion, the handful of contests the lock-down for the first three inMustangs already had under nings,” Gerny said. “But St. Rita their belts undoubtedly was a kept putting pressure on our deplus for them. Meanwhile, Oak fense and we cracked.

“They hit the ball hard, but we Lawn batters were facing what Gerny viewed as “definitely a were going blow for blow with one daunting task to open up against of the best teams in the state. If them before seeing any [other] we make a couple of those plays, it’s 2-0 in the seventh inning, and live pitching.”

But St. Rita was unable to get it puts some pressure on them anything going, either, during the and maybe makes their pitcher first three innings as Spartans pitch differently.” pitcher Matt Dunne was equal 10 to the challenge before him. The Lincoln-Way Central 0 Mustangs wound up plating four Oak Lawn The Knights stranded a number of their runs off the senior through five frames, but only one of those of baserunners in the first two stanzas on Saturday, but they was earned.

Dunne scattered eight hits, six increased a 1-0 lead by erupting of which were singles, and didn’t for a four-spot in the third inning. issue any walks. He struck out That chased Spartans starter Matt Witkowski from the hill. three.

“He was at 50 pitches and we “He’s a smart pitcher and he knows what he’s doing out there,” didn’t want to put his arm at Gerny said of Dunne. “Everybody’s risk,” Gerny said of Witkowski. been talking about the high-pow- “He was showing flashes of beered offense St. Rita has, but I think ing dominant, but his command he really stepped up and showed wasn’t there for every batter.”

The lone threat Oak Lawn posed he’s ready to pick up where [2013 to Bass occurred when Brandon ace Bob] Kametas left off.”

Quillin, Kevin Zurek (double) and Dunne all hit safely against him in the sixth inning and Dodaro drew a free pass. Lincoln-Way Central’s fielders helped Bass escape danger, however, which wasn’t all that surprising to Gerny.

“When you’ve got a guy throwing hard like that, it gives you a boost,” he said. “We saw that last year when Kametas was on the mound. You have a little more margin for error.”

Dunne accounted for the Spartans’ fourth hit off Bass.

Oak Lawn was scheduled to play four times on the road this week, including today at Brother Rice and Saturday at Maine West.

By Ken Karrson The load was lightened considerably, but Marist still experienced a feeling of heaviness on Sunday.

St. Rita caused it by holding the upper hand in a meeting with the RedHawks at the Ray Kroc Center. After playing seven times in Arizona the week before, Marist experienced a nineday layoff prior to tangling with the Mustangs and couldn’t seem to regain the energy level it had displayed while out west.

That was most noticeable on the offensive side, where four RedHawks got picked off base and Marist was able to inflict only minor harm on St. Rita after placing the latter in a bases-loaded, no-out dilemma in the fifth. The RedHawks did tally twice, but they required help in the form of a bungled Mustangs double-play attempt to do so.

Still, that mini-rally established a 2-all tie and allowed Marist players to think seriously about netting their fifth win of the young season. But St. Rita spoiled those plans by piecing together a twobagger, sacrifice bunt and single in the seventh to produce the deciding marker in a 3-2 victory.

“It was fast and efficient,” Red-

Spartans

Statistics St. Rita 100 010 1 — 3 Marist 000 020 0 — 2 Marist LP: Kairis (0-2).

Statistics St. Rita 000 230 0 - 5 Oak Lawn 000 000 0 - 0 Oak Lawn LP: Dunne (0-1).

Oak Lawn 000 000 - 0 Lincoln-Way Central 104 041 - 10 Oak Lawn 2B: Zurek. LP: Witkowski (01).

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SXU sports summary

Sports wrap

By Anthony Nasella Stagg’s boys’ volleyball team had a busy start to its regular season last week, but finished it on the plus side of .500 with four wins in seven matches.

In their quest to keep the Chargers moving forward, head coach Lauren Royer and her assistants are emphasizing a simple principle.

“What we’ve been working on with the guys this entire season is wins are earned and not given,” Royer said. “We’ve talked about how to earn every point, every game and every match.

“We need to work for the win, instead of hoping and wishing for a play failing or the ball to drop.

I think the kids are starting to believe in that and work toward that.”

Stagg opened up on Tuesday with a 12-25, 25-22, 25-21 victory over Richards. Tom Matonis and Trevor Crain posted nine and eight kills, respectively, to aid the host Chargers, who picked up their second win two days later by beating St. Rita 25-21, 25-15. Kamil Krzysiak led the way against the Mustangs with seven kills, while Crain was right behind him with seven.

Libero Sean Runyon had 11 digs, Nick Stanek dished out 25assists, and Matonis contributed five kills and four blocks to give Stagg a greater boost. Two of Matonis’ blocks came on consecutive plays in the second set and handed the Chargers a 19-14 lead.

After falling behind 7-1 in the first set, Stagg rallied to tie the game at 8-all. The Chargers went ahead for good at 15-14 and carried that momentum into the second set.

“Beating Richards and St. Rita was an awesome start to the season, to be honest,” Royer said.

“Richards was a really tough team from the beginning of the match to the end. And though we won against Richards and St. Rita, in no way do I believe we earned the wins in the way we could have earned them.

“We’re working with the kids to push themselves further.”

Over the weekend, Stagg competed at the Marist Invitational,

where it dropped decisions to both Eisenhower (32-30, 25-18) and Lincoln-Way Central (25-19, 26-24) on Friday. The Chargers rebounded to down St. Laurence (25-9, 25-15) and Reavis (25-23, 19-25, 15-9) on Saturday before losing to Mt. Carmel (17-25, 25-19, 15-10) in the third-place match within the Bronze Division.

“Many of the kids on this roster are first-year varsity players, so we’re working on building confidence and trust in themselves,” Royer said. “It comes with playing.

We do, however, have a bunch of workhorses, and that’s a good foundation to have for any team to move forward.”

One of those prominent workhorses is Crain, who missed most of last season while recovering from a broken foot. The outside hitter has stepped in to provide leadership, along with returning starters Matonis and Runyon.

“We have great leaders in Crain and Runyon,” Royer said.

“They’re our two captains and they are both setting a great foundation for the team. Trevor is back to 100 percent and doing well. It’s great to have him back [because] we have a lot to work for.”

Stanic, Stagg’s senior setter, is also becoming a major factor. He is growing more familiar with his younger teammates and providing the Chargers with stability at a vital position.

“The kids are gaining a trust with Nick,” Royer said. “He got in a couple [matches] at the end of last season — a few leading up to regionals and then in the regional. He’s running the court and learning how to set for the different hitters that are new to him.

“He’s connecting pretty well, but I still want to see them working at connecting even more at practice — outside and also inside at the net. So far, it’s been a good start.” *** Shepard competed four times last week and broke even in its matches.

The Astros defeated Marian Catholic 24-26, 25-15, 25-20 on Tuesday behind Doug Nelson’s 11 service points, which included

Season over for Cougars volleyball team

two aces, and 16 assists. Brian Wendling counted two aces among his 11 points and put down four kills, while Candelario Delphin finished with six kills and two aces.

Nelson produced 10 assists, two solo blocks and an ace on the Astros’ behalf last Wednesday, but that performance couldn’t prevent them from absorbing a 25-10, 25-17 defeat against Benet Academy. Delfin added five kills in a losing cause.

On Friday at the Marist Invitational, Shepard topped Marian again in straight sets (25-19, 2521), but lost to Andrew in the same manner (25-9, 25-16). Nelson had 13 assists and four kills in the triumph, while Steve Szajek totaled five solo blocks, three kills and an ace.

GIRLS’ SOCCER Sandburg began its regular season with an impressive 4-0 victory over Mother McAuley last Monday.

Sarah De Wolf booted in two goals for the Lady Eagles within the first two minutes of the match.

De Wolf tallied her initial marker off a pass from Emily Osoba in the opening minute.

Osoba, one of eight sophomores on the Sandburg roster, added a goal of her own later, plus another assist. She set up the Lady Eagles’ third score in the 22nd minute with her pass to Rachel Mokersky.

Osoba scored on a penalty kick with 6:24 left in the first half to make it 4-0. *** Stagg dropped a 2-0 decision to Marian Catholic last Monday.

BOYS’ WATER POLO Shepard co-op dropped a 123 decision to Bradley-Bourbonnais last Tuesday. Jerry Zachery scored twice and Chritian Reys had one goal for the Astros.

BADMINTON Both Sandburg and Stagg fell short in SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover matches last Thursday.

Lincoln-Way Central eased past the Lady Eagles 8-7, while the Lady Chargers wound up on the short end of a 9-6 final opposite Lincoln-Way North.

A first-round victory earned St. Xavier University’s men’s volleyball team a date with top-seeded Cardinal Stritch University in the Great Lakes Conference Tournament.

And that’s where the 2014 season ended for the Cougars, who absorbed a 25-21, 25-20, 2518 loss against the Wolves last Friday night at Owens Community College in Perrysburg, Ohio.

SXU (6-15) had advanced on the strength of a 25-23, 26-28, 25-20, 25-20 triumph over Siena Heights (Mich.) University earlier that same day.

Senior outside hitter Justin Cousin and sophomore middle blocker Sam Kull — the latter of whom was chosen as an allconference first-teamer prior to the tourney — were the Cougars’ mainstays. Their combined efforts against Siena Heights resulted in 27 kills and eight total blocks, five of which were solos. Cousin augmented his 17 kills and two blocks with a couple of service aces.

Other contributors for SXU included freshmen Sean Barry (13 kills) and Moises Lopez (40 assists, seven digs, three total blocks). The Cougars finished with 52 kills and 21 hitting errors, which produced a team attack percentage of .267. *** Cousin put down 12 more kills in Friday’s second match and Kull had 10, but those weren’t enough to keep SXU from falling short of Stritch. Kull also recorded two blocks, one of them a solo.

Barry (six kills, seven digs), senior middle blocker J.T. O’Connell (five kills, two assisted blocks) and Lopez (29 assists) were other principal figures for the Cougars, who also landed one athlete on the All-Great Lakes Conference academic team. Freshman outside hitter Anthony Huang filled that spot. *** SXU closed out its regularseason schedule last Wednesday versus NCAA Division III No. 12ranked Lakeland (Wis.) College, which registered a 25-16, 25-22, 25-27, 25-18 win in Sheboygan.

Cousin paced the Cougars with 13 kills, 11 digs and two assisted blocks, while Kull pitched in with 11 kills, four total blocks and a pair of aces. Lopez (31 assists, two assisted blocks), O’Connell (four kills, two assisted blocks)

and Barry (five kills, two total blocks) also lent a hand for SXU, which hurt itself with 20 serving errors.

WOMEN’S GOLF Braving cold and windy conditions, the Cougars played in their initial Midwestern tournament of the spring last weekend when they took part in the University of St. Francis Spring Invitational at Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Lockport.

SXU was sixth in the eightteam event with an overall score of 779, which was built on rounds of 401 and 378. NAIA No. 14-ranked Bethel (Ind.) College topped the field with its 649 total.

Freshman Taylor Thompson was the Cougars’ top individual finisher as she tied for ninth place after firing a two-day total of 171 (82-89). Freshman Katie Reno (180; 90-90) tied for the 22nd position, freshman Courtney Dudgeon (182; 96-86) tied for 25th and freshman Ashley Anderson (246; 133-113) was 41st.

“I think these ladies handled the cold elements very well, [seeing] as it’s been a long winter with very little opportunity to practice or play outside on grass before the tournament,” SXU coach Mike Mandakas said. “I’m looking forward to our next tournament as our young team continues to grow and improve.”

On tap for the Cougars is the Bethel College Spring Invitational, which will be held at Blackthorn Golf Course in South Bend, Ind., April 11 and 12.

BASEBALL After opening a three-game series against Judson University with a 4-2 victory on Saturday in Jacksonville, Ill., the Cougars suffered a pair of defeats, both of them by slim margins. The Eagles notched a 5-3 win in Game 2 of Saturday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader, then placed SXU on the short end of an 8-7 outcome on Sunday.

Senior Scott Vachon logged the pitching win for the Cougars (6-15, 1-2) as he scattered seven hits over seven innings, struck out five and walked only two.

SXU took the lead for good in the bottom of the third, when pinch hitter Thomas Hayes poked a two-run single to set the final margin.

Senior Brad Myjak belted a twoRBI double in the first inning,

which staked the Cougars to a 2-1 advantage. Judson pulled even in the top of third on a single, but that tie lasted just a halfinning.

Sophomore Jim Augle and freshman Bryan Polak both went 2-for-4 with a run scored for SXU in Saturday’s second contest, but the Cougars couldn’t overcome a 5-1 deficit that Judson established by the fifth frame. Hayes’ two-run single in the seventh narrowed the gap, but that was as close as SXU would come.

Myjak’s groundout chased in the Cougars’ initial marker in the third stanza. Senior Chris Klein took the loss on the hill after surrendering nine hits over a six-inning stint. *** Augle and Polak both continued their hot hitting on Sunday, as each stroked three hits. That offense helped SXU construct a 7-4 edge, which it carried into the bottom of the eighth. However, the Eagles tallied once in the eighth and three times in the ninth to snatch a potential victory away from the Cougars.

Sophomore Alec Barnhart scored three times for SXU, while Bryan Villanova finished with a pair of hits and two runs. Freshman Adrian Luna was tagged with the pitching loss in relief of Dan Wetzel, who fanned five and allowed seven hits over the first seven innings.

The Cougars were scheduled to meet the University of St. Francis in another CCAC encounter this past Tuesday at Richard R. Ferrell Field.

BASKETBALL CAMP SXU women’s basketball coach Bob Hallberg will host his annual basketball camp for girls aged 715 the week of June 16-20 at the Shannon Center.

Sessions will run from 1:30-4 p.m. daily. Participants will be grouped according to age and ability, and Hallberg will actively teach each day. SXU assistant coaches and players will also be on hand to instruct campers.

The cost is $135 per individual, and includes a camp T-shirt.

Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available through the SXU athletic department or online at www.sxucougars.com under the “summer camps” link.

For more information, call Laura Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785.

(Photos by Jeff Vorva)

Sandburg players Dan Tinsky, Kyle Van Stedum and Frank Hanes form a human wall in front of the net in an attempt to bat down a Glenbrook North spike on Saturday in the Buffalo Grove Tournament.

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Vikings (Continued from page 1) Its defense, for example, sprang some major holes in last Tuesday night’s contest against Arvada West (Colo.), but the Vikings were able to overcome six errors to prevail by a 9-4 score.

The next day, Rincon (Ariz.) benefited from five walks, which it combined with seven hits to put pressure on St. Laurence. Luckily for the Vikings, they erupted for 10 hits of their own and Brad Wood, the last of four St. Laurence pitchers, registered a game-ending strikeout that forced Rincon to leave the bags filled and tagged it with an 8-5 defeat.

“I thought we could have put that game away [earlier] if we could have made them put the ball in play [more often] and not helped them out with walks,” Lotus said. “But our guys did a good job of battling back.”

The Vikings appeared to be in midseason form in their 8 a.m. season-opener on Tuesday, as they blanked Boulder (Colo.) High School 7-0 behind senior hurler Alex Hitney’s nine-strikeout, fourhit exhibition over five innings.

Hitney did get into a couple of bases-loaded jams because of some walks, but wiggled out of both unscathed by slipping third strikes past two batters to halt From The Regional Archives the threats.

Robert Gutierrez, shown scoring a run in a 2013 contest, helped Roger Wilson added three St. Laurence begin its 2014 season with five victories in Arizona strikeouts in a two-inning relief last week. appearance and surrendered just one hit. Both he and Hitney were on Wednesday, but that edge was and he’s one of the best players supported by a defense that was gone by the bottom of the sec- around, for sure.” charged with only one miscue. ond, courtesy of some free passes.

Photo by Jeff Vorva A Boulder error handed St. Three Rincon players who drew St. Laurence 7 Laurence the only run it really walks during the first two innings Ralston Valley 4 needed in the initial stanza, but eventually scored.

Kornacker scattered five hits Mother McAuley junior Katherine Kennedy heads back downfield after notching the Mighty Macs’ more noisemaking soon followed.

“We came out really well and and whiffed eight over 5 1/3 ininitial goal of the season last Thursday. Unfortunately for McAuley, no more scores were forthcoming Frank Greco (double, three RBI), then gave it all back,” Lotus said. nings, and that laid the groundas it suffered a 5-1 setback to Andrew in Tinley Park.

Nate Tholl (two hits, two RBI) “But we found out a lot about work for the Vikings’ title-securand T.J. Marik (sacrifice fly) were John Riordan. He came in, in a ing victory on Friday. Ralston all tie with a three-run rally in vak (two on a pair of singles), De the Vikings’ key figures. tough situation, and did a good Valley entered the contest ranked the sixth.

Vries (groundout) and O’Meara Besides its seven hits, St. Lau- job.” second among schools in ColoWhat Brauer remembered most (groundout), and they also picked rence also fueled its offense with Riordan relieved for St. Lau- rado and was termed by Lotus as (Continued from page 1) about that sixth stanza, though, up a run when the Rams were 11 stolen bases. Thievery was an rence in the second frame and, “the best team we played down was the Knights leaving the unable to do the same with a ball ongoing theme for the week, as after exiting a tight spot, threw there.” struggles.

“The [weather] conditions have bases loaded. He also regretted hit by Wolterink. Chris Lyle got the Vikings wound up with 33 three more uneventful innings.

The Vikings snapped a 2-all tie not been great so far,” Brauer Christian’s stranding of the poten- tagged with the pitching defeat steals in all.

Wood’s single in the fourth inched in their portion of the fourth, as said. “We’ve played in the cold tial winning run in scoring posi- in relief of Vos. “I don’t think they were expect- the Vikes back in front, then the White (two RBI) and Gutierrez tion one frame later. One other and that’s part of it. ing that,” Lotus said of his team’s locals applied the finishing touch- both poked run-scoring singles “But another part of it is we’ve trouble spot was Reavis’ portion Statistics opponents. “The big advantage es by tallying four times between and Ralson Valley let two more St. got some young guys getting used of the sixth, when a failed runwe had was we ran the bases the fifth and sixth stanzas. Kevin Laurence players cross the plate to varsity baseball. We’ll get there, down extended the Rams’ plate Reavis 000 032 01 — 6 very aggressively and very well. White (two-run single) and Mike on an error. Wood’s homer had but a lot of guys are learning on appearance.

Chicago Christian 000 203 00 — 5 I definitely think stealing bases Kornacker (RBI single) delivered accounted for the Vikes’ first two Instead of an ensuing fly ball Chicago Christian RBI: Novak 2, De Vries, helped us — it put us in a lot of the clutch hits. the go. Jack De Vries, Max Kerfin markers in the third inning. and Sean O’Meara are our only representing the third out, it O’Meara. LP: Lyle (0-1). good situations all week.”

“We got progressively better ofSt. Laurence 12 three full-time guys returning chased in one of Reavis’ runs. fensively as the week went on,” Ponoma (Colo.)

0 9 Three consecutive hits followed. Elmwood Park from last year.”

Lotus said.

000 020 0 — 2 St. Laurence Lotus had instructed his guys to 4 “It was a cold, windy day, and it Chicago Christian Considering all that, Brauer St. Laurence was scheduled 002 110 x — 4 Arvada West “not go down there [to Arizona] A six-run fourth inning enabled stated he and his coaches “feel was a challenging game,” Brauer Chicago Christian RBI: Bolhuis, O’Meara. for another busy week this week, the Vikings to erase a 5-2 deficit expecting to just walk through which wraps up with three games said. “They outplayed us. They WP: Bolhuis (2-0). good about that 5-1 start.” and collect a win in their sec- people,” but that’s pretty much in a tournament in Indianapolis Reavis 6 made more plays and they had what happened on Thursday verChicago Christian 5 more chances to score [because Momence 000 00 — 0 ond Tuesday encounter despite on Friday and Saturday. Before sus Ponoma, thanks to Wood.

The Knights’ lone stumble to of] 10 hits, but if we make that Chicago Christian 224 4x — 12 their aforementioned fielding that, the Vikings were slated to After striking out the last batdate happened last Monday, when rundown or get one more hit [in Chicago Christian HR: O’Meara. RBI: mishaps. Having several hours host Lincoln-Way Central, Oak ter on Wednesday, Wood began the Rams scored once in the eighth the sixth or seventh], we win the O’Meara 4, Bolhuis 2, McCarthy, No- to kill between games didn’t do Park-River Forest and Harlan.

Thursday’s contest by retiring inning to squeeze out a victory game.” vak, Santarelli, Van Buren. WP: D. Vos St. Laurence any favors, accordthree straight Ponoma hitters ing to Lotus.

The Knights got RBI from No- (2-0). after Christian had forged a 5“We told them, ‘Don’t be in the on third strikes in the top of the Statistics with any degree of regularity. “[The early] success is great to sun too long because you’re not first. Then with Miller’s RBI triple “We can’t take plays off and we see, especially for our seniors, who’ve used to it,’ so we went back to serving as the primary hit, the St. Laurence 101 201 2 — 7 can’t take pitches off,” he said. put in the time and worked their the hotel and hung out,” Lotus Vikings erupted for four runs in Boulder 000 000 0 — 0 “Defense is something we put a tails off to get our program back to said. “We were up at 5:30 [a.m. the bottom of that same inning St. Laurence 2B: Greco, Korpremium on and something that’s where it was,” McCarthy said. for the first game], so there was a and cruised to a slaughter-rule nacker. RBI: Greco 3, Tholl 2, Marik.

WP: Hitney (1-0).

(Continued from page 1) very important for Brother Rice lot of travel and different factors triumph.

Kornacker slammed a three-run we don’t usually face.” socked a homer and also delivered baseball at all levels.”

Statistics Arvada West 100 300 0 — 4 The Vikings’ pivotal frame fea- homer in the fifth to bring the St. Laurence two RBI. That being said, McCarthy likes 110 601 x — 9 game to a premature halt.

Wilson Heard from, too, were Lieser the positive feelings his guys have Plainfield East 000 000 0 — 0 tured five players driving in at (two hits, double, RBI), Wood (two St. Laurence 2B: Gutierrez, Tholl. RBI: (double, one RBI, one run), Sul- already generated, particularly Brother Rice 100 000 x — 1 least one run. Wood’s two-RBI Wood 3, Miller 2, Gutierrez, Marik, Tholl, livan (one hit, two runs) and Dyke since five foes awaited them this Brother Rice RBI: Dyke. WP: Enriquez single was the main blow, but Rob hits, double, RBI), White (two hits, Wilson. WP: Greco (1-0).

Gutierrez (double), Mike Miller, one RBI), Marik (hit, RBI) and (one hit, one RBI, one run, two week. Among the quintet are area (1-0).

Marik and Wilson also stroked Mike Finger (hit, RBI) all lent St. Laurence steals). The only negative was neighbors Evergreen Park and 300 131 0 — 8 run-producing hits. Tholl (dou- assistance to St. Laurence’s of- Rincon three Rice errors, which, while Oak Lawn, the latter of which Huntley 210 002 0 — 5 000 000 0 — 0 ble), Wood and Miller garnered fensive onslaught. not detrimental here, is something is scheduled to meet the Crusad- Brother Rice St. Laurence RBI: White 2, Wilson 2, 000 101 x — 2 The real story, though, was St. Laurence other RBI on hits McCarthy doesn’t want to witness ers today.

Kornacker, Miller, Wood. WP: Riordan Brother Rice HR: Biondic. RBI: Biondic, in the first, second and sixth in- Wood’s work on the mound. He (1-0).

Hilliard. WP: Kutt (2-0). racked up a total of 13 strikeouts, nings, respectively.

404 04 — 12 Greco and Zach Erdman joined giving him 14 against 17 hitters St. Laurence Brother Rice 200 010 2 — 5 forces on the hill to limit Arvada over two days.

Ponoma 000 00 — 0 Lyons Twp. 200 020 0 — 4 West to three hits. The former, “He was special this [past] St. Laurence 2B: Wilson, Wood. 3B: Palos Park to offer sports programs to children aged 4-8, will run April Brother Rice 2B: Sullivan. RBI: Biondic, who threw the first six stanzas, week,” Lotus said of his Uni- Miller. HR: Kornacker. RBI: Kornacker The Palos Park Recreation De- 19-May 24. Games will be played on Dyke. Lieser, Massey, Sullivan. WP: fanned six and did not allow an versity of Illinois-Chicago-bound 3, Finger, Marik, Miller, Wilson, Wood. senior, who also posted a .530 WP: Wood (1-0). partment will offer tennis lessons for Saturday afternoons, and volunteer Alarcon (1-0). earned run. average in the tourney. “He can youngsters and begin a T-ball league coaches are needed to run once-a100 142 3 — 11 St. Laurence 8 throw all three of his pitches for Ralston Valley 011 002 0 — 4 during the month of April. week practices. Each team will play Brother Rice 5 strikes and I don’t think there’s St. Laurence 002 500 x — 7 The tennis program, for ages six games and all youngsters will Aurora Central Catholic 000 200 0 — 2 Rincon Brother Rice 2B: Biondic 2, Lieser. HR: Hits by Wilson (two RBI) and any fear in him at any time. St. Laurence 2B: Tholl, Wood. HR: Wood.

5-10, begins April 18. Participants get an opportunity to compete. will be taught the sport’s basics, Registration for both programs Barry. RBI: Biondic 3, Barry 2, Musielak Miller (one RBI) boosted the Vi- He’s progressed tremendously RBI: White 2, Wood 2, Gutierrez. WP: kings into a 3-0 lead right away [since being a varsity sophomore] Kornacker. trained in proper technique, basic is being taken at the recreation 2, Dyke, Lieser. WP: McGinnis (1-1). scoring and rules of tennis, and un- department offices, 8901 W. 123rd dertake drills designed to improve St. For more information on any hand-eye coordination. All players other sports activity conducted by must supply their own rackets. the recreation department, call The T-ball league, which is open 671-3760.

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up teammate Chris Koutavas, who clocked a 4:14.52. Reidsma also anchored Trinity’s 1,600(Continued from page 3) relay unit that took second in The Trolls ran hard at North 3:32.16.

Park College in their first outdoor Marcus Devers’ time of 50.85 meet of the season and a quartet in the 400 was good enough for of individuals provided them with first place and met the NCCAA a total of five victories. standard for that race.

The parade to the podium was The Trolls will run at Hunled by Emily Dykstra, who cap- tington University’s meet on tured both the 100-meter high Saturday. hurdles and triple jump. Dykstra GOLF won her race in 16.36 seconds Trinity gets back on the course and then turned in a best leap on Tuesday, when the University of 34 feet, 10 1/2 inches in the of St. Francis hosts a tournament field event. at Wedgewood. It’s the first of Ashley Jordan took the 800 four competitions in two weeks in 2:28.57, which, like Dykstra’s for the Trolls, leading up to the two efforts, qualified her for the CCAC Championship at Dunne National Christian College Athletic Association postseason meet.

11 12 1 Courtney Kalous’ runner-up time 2 10 of 1:01.38 in the 400 also met the 9 3 NCCAA mark. Jordan, Dykstra, Brooke Hamilton and Kalous collaborated to take second in the 1,600-relay (4:14.60).

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On the men’s side, distance Let us know you want specialist Andy Reidsma, who is afterschool programs in your area. more dependable than an alarm Call 1-800-USA-LEARN. clock, won the 1,600 in 4:12.74.

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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.

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����������������� For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR13 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � JOANNE ASSENATO, CHESTERFIELD PLACE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 023841 8622 KENDALL LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 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 8622 KENDALL LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-303-023. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-15947. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-15947 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 023841 TJSC#: 34-3949 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � CORA M. KERNATS, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 002163 29 COUR MASSON PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 28, 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 29 COUR MASSON, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-112-058. 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 14-13-00734. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-00734 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 002163 TJSC#: 34-1866 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DAVID BRENNAN, TINA BRENNAN D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 35630 9324 SOUTH 78TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 9324 SOUTH 78TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-319-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1218032. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1218032 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 35630 TJSC#: 34-1848 I596888

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH M. MILLER A/K/A ELIZABETH M. HEPHURN, STEPHEN P. MILLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 31243 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 15, 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 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 2430-112-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $304,010.13. 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, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. 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: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F11050137. 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.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F11050137 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 31243 TJSC#: 34-2723 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � HALINA JUCHAS-CISZEK; PALOS PLACE C O N D O M I N I U M � ASSOCIATION; JOZEF CISZEK; JOHN DOE, C U R R E N T � SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY OF HALINA JUCHAS-CISZEK; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 18526 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 27, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 29, 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. 23-13-103-030-1015 and 23-13-103-030-1077.

Commonly known as 10532 Palos Place, Unit 10532-C & Unit G-29, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC Plaintiff, -v.DORIS KRENZELAK, AS TRUSTEE OF THE DORIS KRENZELAK TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/04/96, DORIS KRENZELAK A/K/A DORIS I. KRENZELAK, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE DORIS KRENZELAK TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/04/96, LAKE KATHERINE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, INC., LAKE KATHERINE HARBOR TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 022676 28 LAKE KATHERINE WAY 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 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 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 28 LAKE KATHERINE WAY, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-309; (23-24-300-141, 142 U/P). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-10-15003. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-15003 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 022676 TJSC#: 34-1519 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � Miguel Villicana; Martha Gonzalez; BMO Harris Bank, National Association f/k/a Harris, National Association; Cambridge in the Hills Condominium Association Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 1 2 C H 2 2 7 8 8 � Sheriff's # 140098 F11020190 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 9, 2014, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 8100 West 87th Street Unit 1A, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 P.I.N: 18-35-407-091-1001 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium Unit.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s . � Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

The purchaser of a condominium unit, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments as required by 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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“10 in the Park” NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.GARRY J. BARTECKI, ISABELLE E. BARTECKI A/K/A I. LIZ BARTECKI, JACALYN J. NOVACK, TREETOP CONDOMINIUM #9, INC. Defendants 13 CH 020459 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 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 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-210024-1002/1008. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-31784. 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. 14-12-31784 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 020459 TJSC#: 34-797 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA BEDNARZ A/K/A MONIKA M. BEDNARZ-STOPKA, MACIEJ STOPKA, TIFFANY GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #2 Defendants 13 CH 014238 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 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 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-409-022-1003.

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-12882. 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. 14-13-12882 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 014238 TJSC#: 34-1884 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ KRZYSZTOF STASIK; GREEN OAKS C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ ASSOCIATION; PNC BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB; EQUABLE ASCENT F I N A N C I A L , ďż˝ LLC; MONIKA KEDZIERAWSKA; Defendants, 13 CH 21326 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-11-301-006-1023.

Commonly known as 10033 SOUTH WALNUT TERRACE APT 215 A/K/A APT 31-215, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1313059.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597346

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW2; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ JIBRIN ALRASHDEH; HALIMEH ALRASHADEH; T H E ďż˝ SKYLA CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JIBRIN ALRASHDEH, IF ANY; U N K N O W N ďż˝ HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HALIMEH ALRASHADEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 10 CH 19397 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 3, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 21, 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 : ďż˝ P.I.N. 23-02-207-025-1006.

Commonly known as 8716 South Roberts Road, Unit 1N, Hickory Hills, IL 60457.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 0 0 9 0 6 8 . ďż˝ INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I595480

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ RBS CITIZENS BANK CORPORATE SUCCESSOR TO CHARTER ONE BANK P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ MARIE KAMZIC AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARIE KAMZIC REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1997, MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 13 CH 3482 9749 WEST CREEK ROAD, APARTMENT E1 Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 9749 WEST CREEK ROAD, APARTMENT E1, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1009. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $111,940.17. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 120 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 920, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 344-3529.

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. ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 120 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 920 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 344-3529 Attorney Code. 40466 Case Number: 13 CH 3482 TJSC#: 34-1808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ TCF NATIONAL BANK P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ RONALD P. MARCO A/K/A RONALD MARCO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 24925 12631 S. PARKSIDE AVENUE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 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 12631 S. PARKSIDE AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-403-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $196,039.67. 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 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: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711.

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. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 13 CH 24925 TJSC#: 34-4133 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.IBRAHIM SHABAN, COLETTE HIGHLANDS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 7/10/06, A/K/A TRUST NO. 6915, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 7/10/06, A/K/A TRUST NO. 6915 Defendants 12 CH 028011 10717 GABRIELLE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 17, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 23, 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 10717 GABRIELLE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-17-402-054. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-20781. 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. 14-12-20781 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 028011 TJSC#: 34-1492 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ EUGENE S MUSICH; LENISE ALYCE MUSICH; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 11425 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-16-108-047-0000.

Commonly known as 10264 HICKORY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK IL, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1305019.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597260

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK J. REGAN A/K/A PATRICK REGAN, JULIE-KATE REGAN, OLD NATIONAL BANK, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC, STATE BANK OF COUNTRYSIDE Defendants 12 CH 025017 7681 W. 124TH PLACE 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 30, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 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 7681 W. 124TH PLACE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-301-051. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-09437. 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. 14-12-09437 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 025017 TJSC#: 34-2103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF PROF-2012-S1 HOLDING TRUST I; Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ MAHMOUD ABDALLAH; TAGHRID M. ABDALLAH A N D ďż˝ EMERALD COURT OF PALOS HILLS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 13 CH 13682 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 23, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10000 South Roberts Road, Unit B, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

P.I.N. 23-11-401-103.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The judgment amount was $140,776.71. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 13-02195 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I595837

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Muppets are doing a sequel again but this one is just OK The opening scene of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Muppets Most Wantedâ&#x20AC;? features the Muppets singing a musical number â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re Doing a Sequel.â&#x20AC;?

Technically, this is the seventh sequel in the Muppets franchise, but we can let that slide because they do acknowledge that fact later in the film.

In a bit of foreshadowing, Kermit the Frog sings about how the sequel is never as good as the original and in this case he is right on.

The movie itself seems like it could be a cash grab by a moneyhungry Disney empire. Just because this movie is a cash grab does not make it bad by any stretch of the imagination, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not one to go run out and see.

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by Tony Pinto For older adults wanting to reminisce about their childhood, grandparents wanting to take their grandkids out or for people just looking to count celebrity cameos, it could be good use of an hour and a half.

The movie is about the Muppets being led on a world tour

by Dominic Badguy, played by Rickey Gervais. Badguy is pronounced â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bag-Geeâ&#x20AC;? because â&#x20AC;&#x153;itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s French.â&#x20AC;? He states that he can promise the Muppets fame

and fortune if they hire him to be their manager.

Coincidently, at the same time the Muppets hire Badguy, a character named Constantine, known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most dangerous frogâ&#x20AC;? who just happens to look like Kermit the Frog escapes the Russian prison.

Constantine and Badguy hatch a plot which lands the real Kermit in jail and Constantine takes over the role of Kermit, all in hopes of using the Muppets tour as a ruse to steal a priceless artifact.

For most of the movie, Kermit is locked up in a Russian gulag prison run by Tina Fey of â&#x20AC;&#x153;30 Rockâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Saturday Night Liveâ&#x20AC;? fame.

While in the gulag, Kermit

makes friends with characters played by Ray Liotta, Danny Trejo, Jermaine Clement, WWE dwarf wrestler Hornswoggle, and another surprise cameo that is better left as a surprise. Kermit tries many ways to escape, which seems to be a homage to classic prison movies.

Throughout the movie, a heavily stereotyped French policeman played by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Modern Familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;? Ty Burrell and the Muppetsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Sam the Eagle are on the case. The two bicker at times like an old married couple. They argue about things like who has the bigger police badge in a scene that tires all too quickly.

Overall, the movie seems

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Kermit the Frog and the gang are back for a movie that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to run to, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a waste of time, either. to tire to quickly but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t-watch movie. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of those movies not worth a $10 ticket.

Your best bet is to wait a few months, pop some popcorn, sit in your favorite chair, and to watch it on DVD when you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

have to devote your full attention to it.

As an added bonus Disney tosses in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monsters Inc.â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;&#x201D;short film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Party Central,â&#x20AC;? which could be a sign that another â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monster Inc.â&#x20AC;? movie is in the works.

Tony Pintoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade: B-minus.

Broaden Your Horizons This Week Bridge Teen Center events â&#x20AC;˘ Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, wants you to start your month off right by building muscle tone, increasing flexibility, and relaxing all at the same time. â&#x20AC;˘ Ashleigh Ashton and Buca di Beppo 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 4, listen to a set by singer/songâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; writer Ashleigh Ashton. Buca di Beppo will provide samples. â&#x20AC;˘ Karaoke/Texas Hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Em â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 5, bring your best shades, poker face, and singing voice for a Karoake night with a side of Texas hold â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;em and samples from Jamba Juice. This event is exclusively for students in 9thâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call 532â&#x20AC;&#x201D;0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org â&#x20AC;˘ Video Production â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 8, learn how to write, film, and edit your own video using our multimedia studio by making a video about things that make you unique. â&#x20AC;˘ Ford Model A Engine Workshop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 9, learn how to rebuild and reinstall engine parts from the 1928â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1931 Ford Model As on original cars from the era. â&#x20AC;˘ Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil and Tomatoes with JJC Culinary Arts School â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4:30 to 6 p.m.

April 9, learn to make homemade gnocchi in a restaurant quality dish with Chef Tim from the JJC Culinary Arts School.

Make this dish from scratch to

see different kinds of cooking techniques. â&#x20AC;˘ Story Telling Through Painting â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 10, come up with a story that you want to try and depict through a single painting, then spend the rest of the program relaxing and painting a canvas that tells your story. This is a great chance to spend a quiet afternoon working on a piece of art. Students will be using acrylic paint for this exercise. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

For more information on any program, call 532â&#x20AC;&#x201D;0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Laughter Circle with laughter leader Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien A new monthly Laughter Circle will meet on Sunday, April 6, at 6 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Laughter leader Kathy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle program. Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a laughter circle?

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a group of people who want to LAUGH! Not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter.

Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien is a registered nurse and an advanced certified Laughter Leader.

The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien donates to The Center. Advance registration is appreciated. Interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650.

Center Cinema â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Jasmineâ&#x20AC;? will be shown

on Friday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Jasmineâ&#x20AC;? is Woody Allenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bittersweet re-working of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Streetcar Named Desire.â&#x20AC;?

Cate Blanchett just won an Oscar for her stellar lead performance in the movie.

A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

New compassionate knitters and crocheters group aid needy

Handmade paper Easter grass will also be made in the class.

Pre-registration is required and the class size is limited.

For further information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

Basketry classes The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, will offer Basketry workshops on six Thursdays beginning April 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and beginning April 24, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Ann Fowler of LaGrange, will teach the morning classes, and Jane Dwyer of Park Forest will teach the Thursday evening students. All new basketry students make a wood-bottomed basket, with a choice of colored trim, and then choose two more basket styles to complete during the six-week session.

Basket classes cost $84 per sixweek session, plus a $25 materials fee. Advance registration is required. Call 361-3650.

A new knitting and crocheting group called Peaceful Hands will hold its first meeting Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

EMPLOYEE OWNED HOME OF THE LOOSEST SLOTS Led by master knitter/crocheter Georgann Ring and Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins, the group will make prayer shawls or other handmade items for those in need. This is not a class. Basic knitting or crocheting compeâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Death By Foodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tency is necessary. This group

by Bill Kurtis provides a creative opportunity to heal and show compassion to at Moraine Valley those who are ill or discouraged.

Emmy- and Peabody AwardRe-registration is requested. winning investigative journalCall The Center at 361-3650. ist Bill Kurtis will expose what is behind todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rising health problems during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death By Food: How the American Diet is Starting at $169* for a 2-ticket package.

Killing Youâ&#x20AC;? at Moraine Valley Pastel demonstration Community College on Monday, Book your room today! Call 800.777.0777 for more info. presented by Liz Wall April 28, at 7 p.m. He will give *Prices vary depending on date, series and availability.

Palos area artist Liz Wall is his presentation in the Dorothy scheduled to demonstrate pas- Menker Theater, in the Fine and tels at the Lemont Artists Guild Performing Arts Center, on cammeeting on Wednesday, April 16, pus, 9000 W. College Pkwy, in 4 'SPOU 4USFFU t &BTU 4U -PVJT *- t at 7 p.m., at the Lemont Public Palos Hills. Tickets are $25.

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Wall is an instructor at McCord (Continued on page 10) Gallery and Cultural Center, signature member of The Chicago Pastel Painters, and Artist Member of Palette & Chisel. In 2013, her work was selected for the upcoming book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Art of the USE CODE NEWS10 WHEN ORDERING Sleeping Bear Dunesâ&#x20AC;? published in August. Participants should bring a sketchbook or paper, an eraser and a 6B or any soft dark pencil to join in a fun exercise.

The public is welcome, a donation for the local food pantry is appreciated.

Free parking. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Liz Popp at (815) 341-1145 or visit lemontartistsguild.org.

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Natural egg Dyeing workshop Natural egg-dyeing art workshops will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Friday, April 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Log Cabin is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Adult participants are invited to make a basket of colorful Easter eggs, dyed and embossed with cooked bark, berries, vegetables and other natural colorings. According to instructor Lois Lauer, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The egg colors are earthy rose, sky blue, spring green, and golden hues, not the Submitted photo bright unnatural colors of commercial dyes.â&#x20AC;?

The class fee is $19. Participants The ancient art of paper marbling will be featured at a luncheon on should bring a basket containTuesday, April 8, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest ing two dozen hard cooked eggs.

Highway, Palos Park.

Artist Pam Martinez, who created the pictured artwork, will discuss and demonstrate paper marbling, which creates designs by floating pigments on a thickened water surface. No two patterns are ever alike. Martinez teaches, studies and practices paper marbling and Suminagashi, a delicate Japanese form of paper marbling. After the demonstration, she will invite participants to create a small marbled paper of their own.

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Recycle art contest open to Orland teens Young adults in Orland Park will want to think twice before tossing an empty pop can into a recycle container. It could become a work of art.

The Village of Orland Park Recreation Department, in cooperation with Standard Bank, invites 7th- and 8th-grade village residents along with those in high school to enter its annual Rethink, Recycle and Recreate Art Competition.

Entries must be original artwork and made exclusively from recycled and scrap materials like beverage containers, paper, metal, cardboard, wood and aluminum. The use of paint, glue, tape, twine and other non-recyclable fasteners is permitted provided they are non-toxic. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking forward to seeing some exciting creations,â&#x20AC;? said Village Trustee Pat Gira, chair of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Recreation and Parks Committee. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to showcase your talent and how things can be recycled at the same time.â&#x20AC;?

Each entry must be accompanied by a written description of the design concept, the message being conveyed and the recycled content. The artwork and written application may be submitted on April 15 and 16 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cultural Arts Center, 14760 Park Lane.

Contest applications can be found on the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at http://www.orland-park.il.us/ documentcenter/view/23753.

Prizes will be awarded for first and second place in three categories, seventh/eighth grade; freshman/sophomore and junior/ senior. Artwork will be judged by community representatives on overall appearance, theme, message and recycled materials used.

Winning pieces will be displayed at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall April 29 through May 5, followed by being on display at the Orland Park Public Library. For more information, call Green Initiatives Coordinator Donna Kargol at 403-6258.

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During the presentation, Kurtis will lay out his â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cold Case Fileâ&#x20AC;? to show the means, motive and opportunity behind why food is over-processed, over-sugared, over-salted, contains too much fat, and is nutrient deplete. He will offer the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Healthy Triadâ&#x20AC;? as a solution to getting a better food product and nutrients on the tables of American consumers.

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