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Thursday, April 10, 2014

Chance? Advance to Boardwalk of Palos Heights Harlem at Cal-Sag plans return for PUD hearing

be unveiled is similar to what was presented in October: a mixeduse development that includes a “restaurant campus” of several different types of upmarket eateries that would make the site a destination for diners not only from this, and we think folks on the the Palos area, but from Orland by Tim Hadac commission will be, too, as well Park and Tinley Park, as well. staff reporter Also in the group’s plans are a as the people of Palos Heights.” The triangle-shaped parcel, small hotel and a high-end, 48The proposed development of the long-fallow Crown Buick prop- which serves as half of Palos unit condominium building with erty at the northeast corner of Heights’ northern gateway, was its own under-building parking. What will be different is that 119th Street and Harlem Avenue once the site of a thriving Sinwill be discussed at a public hear- clair service station. Its heyday a banquet facility has been reing set for Wednesday, April 16, ran from 1963-89, when it was moved from the plans, according at 7 p.m., at Palos Heights City home to Crown Buick, owned and to Allenson, although the hotel operated by Harvey R. Eiseman. will have a room that can accomHall, 7607 W. College Drive. The hearing will be conducted One of the more successful Buick modate parties or even a small by the city’s Planned Unit De- dealerships in the Chicago area, wedding. Another proposed change is velopment (PUD) Commission. the business was highly regardDubbed the Boardwalk of Palos ed and publicly referred to as a the expansion of the boardwalk Heights, the development would “godsend” in 1985 by then-Mayor adjacent to the restaurants and retail shops on the development’s include restaurants, some retail, Eugene Simpson. After Crown closed, the site was northern edge—a move that led 83 a hotel and a condominium buildhome to Rizza Buick for several Harlem LLC planners to christen ing. “We’re looking forward to be- years. Rizza left in the 1990s, and the project as the Boardwalk of ing there and offering a lot more for more than 15 years city offi- Palos Heights. “The boardwalk will be a popudetail than we did [at a PUD meet- cials have wrangled and struggled ing last October],” said Charles over what to do with the unused lar place for people to meet, shop, Submitted image Allenson, a representative of 83 parcel. Several plans died on the dine and relax,” Allenson said, An aerial view of 83 Harlem’s plans for the parcel on the northeast corner of 119th Street and Harlem Harlem LLC, the newly formed drawing board amid controversy adding that it will provide an Avenue, which will be presented on Wednesday, April 16. Five restaurant/retail buildings would be corporation leading the redevelop- and a fickle economy. erected on the western half of the site, with a four-story hotel and four-story condominium building to Allenson said the plan that will ment push. “We’re excited about the east, where the triangle narrows. (See Boardwalk, Page 4)

Palos hospital Fitch ratings outlook slips from ‘stable’ condition after resignations by Tim Hadac staff reporter The ongoing exodus of members of the governing board of Palos Community Hospital and its parent, the St. George Corp., has apparently prompted the Fitch credit ratings agency to frown upon the Palos Heights medical institution. Crain’s Chicago Business reported last Tuesday that Fitch has changed its ratings outlook for the hospital from “stable” to “negative” and “warned of a potential downgrade” due to in part due to “instability at the governance and management level.” “The recent resignation of five parent board and hospital board members coupled with the Feb. 12 resignation of the former CEO, Edgardo Tenreiro, raises concern about the stability and direction of the organization as it attempts to improve operating performance and complete its campus project,” the Fitch report said. On the other hand, the Fitch assessment, issued April 1, noted that the hospital has “significant balance-sheet strength” and “robust liquidity” that serves as a Photo by Tim Hadac buffer against its weaker than Palos Community Hospital stands against an overcast sky Monday anticipated financial performance. Fitch Ratings is one of the “Big afternoon.

Three” credit rating agencies. The exodus continued late last week, with the resignation of Lynn Egan, a Cook County Circuit Court judge. Egan had served on both the hospital board and its St. George Corp. counterpart. She departed in the wake of disclosures by Crain’s Chicago Business that the hospital had hired her brother’s law firm and that the hospital “did not disclose the financial relationship with Ms. Egan’s brother, Matthew Egan, in forms filed with the IRS between 1999 and 2011, the latest year for which records are publicly available. At the same time, Palos did disclose that other board members and the sister of retired Palos CEO Sister Margaret Wright received payments as vendors or employees of the hospital, records show.” Egan has not made any public comment about her resignation. In response to Egan’s departure, hospital officials released a statement to The Regional News earlier this week: “Over the last 15 years, Lynn Egan volunteered countless hours supporting the mission of PCH. We are immensely grateful for her dedication, hard work and service on behalf of our patients, staff, physicians and community and

are saddened to lose a volunteer with her high standards and ethical commitment to the hospital. Among her many contributions, Ms. Egan initiated and championed the hospital’s successful efforts in bringing gender, ethnic and religious diversity to the board of directors. “Palos Community Hospital has reviewed its conflict of interest policy and determined it is consistent with standard industry practices. The board member’s annual disclosure statements were also reviewed and it was determined that Ms. Egan and the other board members filed accurate and complete forms, as required, with any potential conflicts fully disclosed. “Board members did not have a role in selecting the Pretzel & Stouffer law firm as a vendor to the hospital for legal services. In fact, the firm was retained by the then CEO, Sister Margaret Wright. The required disclosures regarding the relationship between PCH and the law firm Pretzel & Stouffer were made in a timely and transparent way with the assistance of outside experts and all vendor relationships were appropriately described, as required, to the IRS. “PCH is confident in both the

legal work provided by that law firm and the disclosures made by its board members.” Egan was the sixth board member to call it quits after the abrupt resignation of Tenreiro, who had been hired with great fanfare but left just 90 days into in his tenure. In January, Tenreiro said in a Crain’s Chicago Business interview that the hospital has “been losing about $1 million to a couple million dollars a month. It is a challenge, no question about it. It’s a combination of our costs being too high and our revenue not being high enough. On the revenue side, we’re going to have to work much closer with our physicians to identify ideas for growth. Our labor productivity is not where we want it to be. You want to match your demand for the service with the labor that you have. In order to make that happen, you have to really focus on being lean and Six Sigma (a data-driven approach to measure quality), which are the tools that we’re going to be providing. You have to cut costs at the same time.” Others who have recently departed from the boards of the hospital and its parent corporation (See PCH, Page 4)

Half Marathon nears crunch time by Tim Hadac staff reporter

week, just 10 people have committed, in writing, to volunteer at the 7th annual event, set for If volunteers are the lifeblood of Sunday, May 4. The committee’s any successful public event, then goal is 215 people. News of the anemic figures the 2014 First Midwest Bank Half Marathon could use a pint or two, was cushioned by verbal assurances from several participating quickly. According to a written status organizations that they will be update released at the organizing committee’s meeting late last (See Crunch time, Page 4)

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‘Ah yes, we remember it well’ Photo by Tim Hadac Members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club gather in a picnic meeting on the grounds of the Palos United Methodist Church more First Midwest Bank Half Marathon co-director Jeff Prestinario (right) than four decades ago. Both the club and the church are among venerable Palos Heights area institutions, including the city itself, at age 55, that have or will stands with volunteer coordinators Bob Grossart and Denise Hyker as they show materials relating to volunteers. To volunteer, visit celebrate milestone anniversaries this year. The Regional News celebrates with them in the pages of our Palos Heights Milestones: A Parade of Anniversaries special section inside this week’s Regional. firstmidwesthalfmarathon.com.

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Voices of Palos-Orland

What do we need to know about fracking? by Barbara Pasquinelli Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a controversial method of extracting oil and gas from shale rocks. Proponents claim that this practice of drilling and injecting fluid, sand and chemicals at a high pressure is a safe and efficient method of releasing important fuels into wells. Opponents believe that there are serious environmental issues at play and fracking should be stopped until theses concerns are resolved. The League of Women Voters is in favor of a moratorium on fracking. This Saturday’s meeting of the Palos Orland Area League will be devoted to learning more about this important topic. Tony Fuller, a member of the Sierra Club, will be the presenter. Tony will explain the fracking process and give a synopsis of various legislative initiatives that have led to the Hydraulic Fracturing Act. Attendees will learn the key provisions of the Act and the status of the Administrative Rule-making process. The Sierra Club is one of the oldest, largest and most influential grassroots environmental organizations in the country

with more than two million members and supporters. Join the members of the League as we learn more about this important issue. The League meeting will be held this Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Coffee is ready at 9:30 a.m., and the meeting begins at 10. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization which studies issues important to government and the environment. The League never endorses candidates or parties. All League meetings are open to the public. Barbara Pasquinelli is the co-president of the League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area. She lives in Palos Heights.

Readers Write St. Alexander grateful for support of Raider Run Dear Editor: St. Alexander School and the 5K Committee would like to gratefully acknowledge and thank the 5K Raider Run corporate and family sponsors for Powering Up for Technology! They would also like to thank Running For Kicks in Palos Heights for helping distribute Race Packetsand Harvest Room in Palos Heights for hosting a St. Alexander 5K Race Day Fundraiser and donating 10 percentof the proceeds to St. Alexander’s Technology program! The final count is still underway. St. Alexander 5K Raider Run/Walk Sponsors include: $1,000 sponsors :Kennedy Sewer Service, Meehan Orthodontics,Oak Forest Bowl, Windy City Thunderbolts, Bettinardi Family and O’Brien Family. $500 Sponsors: Jones & Cleary Roofing & Sheet Metal, Larson Fam-

ily and Murrihy Family. St. Alexander School’s 5K Raider Run/Walk Committee includes Kelley Enright, Julia O’Brien, Julie Phillips, Ellen Navarrete, Colleen White, Erin Enright, Deb Meehan, Donna Borza, Betsy Ready and Susan Hayes. All of us at St. Alexander School truly appreciate the hard work the committee did in planning and orchestrating the 5K aswell as the tremendous support we had from our school families, parishioners, sponsors and residents,” Principal Cathy Biel said. “We are thrilled that the race was such a huge success and thank everyone who participated and donated to our school’s Technology program.” St. Alexander’s stateof-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 (Continued on page 3)

Important Real Estate Tax Information

Worth Township Real Estate Assessment list published within this week’s Regional Today’s issue of The Regional News, distributed in the city of Palos Heights contains a 76-page supplement of the Real Estate Assessment list for the Township of Worth. This list is prepared by the Assessor of Cook County, Joseph Berrios. The list is arranged by street name and then by house number under each street name. The listing gives the assessed value of all properties in the township. Under state and county law the assessed value of a house should be 10 percent of its market value and a commercial value is assessed at 25 per cent of its market value. Assessor Berrios points out that one of the important uses of the listing is to allow property owners to see how the value of their home compares to the value of other properties in their neighborhood. The Assessor’s office does not set the tax rates in the county nor does it collect property taxes. Berrios says, “The job of the office is to see that a property owner pays only his share of the cost of police, fire, schools and other government services, based on what his property is worth. Our

job is to see that all property owners are treated fairly.” The Assessor reminded property owners that this week they received an individual notice about their property assessment in the mail; and that it contained information to help them understand their assessment. Assessor Berrios has redesigned the assessment notice to include more information than ever. “This new notice provides taxpayers with all the tools necessary to determine if

their assessments are accurate and fair,” Berrios said. “They shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to find out what comparable properties are assessed at in their neighborhoods. We’re going to cut out some of the hurdles that have been in place for years.” Property owners who want further help should call the Assessor’s office at 312443-7550 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday or come to 118 North Clark Street, Room 320, Chicago, IL.

Are ‘religious viewpoint’ laws needed in public schools? Remember the hue and cry last fall when a Tennessee teacher told a fifth-grader that she couldn’t write about God as the person she admired most? Well, members of the state legislature didn’t forget. Even though school officials quickly corrected the teacher and apologized to the family, lawmakers seized on the incident to push for a bill designed to protect student religious expression in public schools. Last week, the “Religious Viewpoints Anti-discrimination Act” passed both houses of the Tenn. legislature by huge margins and now awaits the governor’s signature. Sometimes all it takes is one bad story. Tennessee’s new legislation is the latest of a series of almost identical laws pushed nationwide by conservative Christian groups in recent years. Texas, Mississippi and South Carolina have already enacted this legislation and bills are pending in Oklahoma, Georgia,

Alabama and other states. The ostensible aim of all these laws is to protect the right of public school students to express their religious views in class, assemblies and graduation ceremonies. As the Tenn. bill puts it, schools “may not discriminate against the student based on a religious viewpoint expressed by the student on an otherwise permissible subject.” Actually, this is nothing new. The U.S. Department of Education issued guidelines in 2003 outlining the religious rights of students — guidelines that are quoted verbatim in these state laws. Much of what is in the USDOE guidance tracks what is allowed under current law, according to most legal experts. It is widely accepted, for example, that students have the right to express their religious views in homework, artwork, and class discussions — as long, of course, as they fulfill the requirements of the assignment and their comments are relevant to the subject under consideration. No new law is needed to make this clear. What is disputed, however,

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The bigger problem with these laws, however, is not so much the content but the potential for abuse. In communities where one religion dominates, school officials may view these laws as a doorway to promote the majority faith — doing through students what the school may not do itself. If public schools would actually let all students (not just the designated “leaders”) speak freely at school events, then free speech, religious and nonreligious, might be well served. But as written, these laws appear aimed at encouraging student religious expression that will be popular in states like Tenn. and Texas. After all, in most of these school districts people aren’t too worried about what the football captain will say (or pray).

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is where to draw the line on student religious expression before a captive audience at school-sponsored events. We know from various Supreme Court decisions that public schools may not promote religious beliefs at school events — even if they select a student to deliver the religious message. But the USDOE and the state “religious viewpoint” laws assert that when students are given the opportunity to speak without school officials controlling the content of the speech, then such expression is not school sponsored and may not be restricted because of its religious content. Call it a “free speech” moment during which a student can talk about faith or even offer a prayer. Critics contend that the USDOE guidance (and the state laws that echo it) go too far because lower courts are divided about where school officials may draw the line on student religious speech before a captive audience. Moreover, they argue, speech at schoolsponsored events remains

school-sponsored even when school officials don’t review the content of student speeches. Turning the podium over to students, of course, can be a risky business. Although the “religious viewpoint” laws would not require school officials to allow speech that was profane, sexually explicit, defamatory or disruptive, the student speech could include political or religious views offensive to many. Conservative Christian groups promoting these laws appear willing to take that risk, gambling that religious speech they like will be heard far more often than religious (or antireligious) speech they don’t like. In fact, lawmakers in Tenn. and other states are hedging their bets by requiring schools to create a pool of “student leaders” — student council officers, football team captains and the like — from which the school-event speakers will be chosen. Even if limiting the selection process in this way is constitutional (and that remains an open question), it surely signals that the “open forum” isn’t so open after all.

James Curtis, Palos Heights “Mass and maybe take my wife out for dinner.”

Mike Barker, Oak Lawn Ray Unger, Palos Heights Victor Levitski, Palos Heights “Finishing up volunteering with “Just church and dinner at Church, study the Bible and the PADS shelter program.” home.” Easter dinner.”

Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Web: religiousfreedomeducation.org Email: chaynes@newseum.org

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How do you plan to celebrate Easter? (Asked at Lake Katherine) Photos by Bob Rakow

Eileen Lange, Palos Heights “We always have Easter dinner with family. It’s a holiday.”

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Helene Wilz, friend and teacher, remembered by Tim Hadac staff reporter A memorial service to honor the life of Helene Q. Wilz, of Palos Park, is scheduled to take place this Sunday, at 2:30 p.m., at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway in Palos Park. A longtime teacher active in many local civic and charitable endeavors over the years, Mrs. Wilz died at home on Dec. 13. She was 98. “Helen was a very generous and kind person,” said her longtime friend and neighbor, Dorothy Blount, who recalled that it was Helene who set her up on a blind date in 1938 with her future husband, Lauren “Bud” Blount. Mrs. Wilz grew up on Chicago’s South Side. The daughter of an independent grocer, she attended Morgan Park High School, where she and her future husband of 58 years, Herman “Herm” Wilz, were sweethearts. The Wilzes moved to Palos Park in 1952 after purchasing acreage from Bud Blount, a successful real estate broker. They built a Zay Smith-designed home in the Chinquapin subdivision, where they raised their sons. The boys grew up wandering the woods, riding horses and became lifelong nature lovers and birders, working at the Little Red School House Nature Center in their teens. “Those were wonderful times,” Dorothy Blount recalled. “Our

Loved ones will celebrate her life well lived in Palos children grew up together. Back then in the woods, there were wild blackberries, as big as your thumb, and we’d hang empty coffee cans around the children’s necks and send them out to pick berries. Then they’d come back later with the cans filled, and we’d make blackberry jam and bake bread. That was a real treat.” As an educator, she taught all levels of elementary school, working over the years in Blue Island, Chicago, Palos Heights and Palos Park. “She was a good teacher, and a lot of her students respected and admired her,” Blount recalled. “They kept in touch with her and would even stop by the house.” Claudia Mayhall Buktenica, of Palos Heights, another friend of more than 50 years, agreed. “She was a wonderful teacher,” she recalled. “Just the other day, I met a boy she had in class. His previous teacher did not have the patience to work with him. In Helene’s class, he changed completely. She inspired her students to do good work. “She was a wonderful person, and we were friends—very good, old, loyal friends. I’ve known her since her son and my daughter both had horses. We decided to try riding our kids’ horses, so we

went to the stables to take riding lessons together. We learned how to ride, but we didn’t ride our kids’ horses. The kids probably didn’t want us to,” Buktenica added with a chuckle. After her retirement, Mrs. Wilz served as a volunteer who taught students with special needs at the Kennedy School in Palos Park (which today is part of the Tinley-Park-based St. Coletta’s of Illinois), recalled her daughter-inlaw, Stephanie Wilz Lazzeroni. Both she and her husband believed in public education, Lazzeroni said. Mr. Wilz, a printer and stationery store owner, was a member of the school board during the construction of Sandburg High School. Mrs. Wilz and her family were avid travelers, visiting every state in the U.S. and also traveling through Europe, Central America, the South Pacific, China and Africa. Their friends and family delighted in hearing their adventures and seeing their wonderful slide shows, and they sometimes gave travel talks in the community. She traveled with her grandchildren: Jennifer and Kathryn in Japan, and circumnavigating the globe (for her 85th birthday) with Caroline in Hong Kong and Erich for Bali, Bangkok,

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Helene Wilz (center) is shown with longtime friends Dorothy Blount (left) and Claudia Mayhall Buktenica. India, Denmark and Russia, and followed Andrew’s photography career in Colorado. Mrs. Wilz was an enthusiastic reader, well known to Palos Park Public Library staff. She was active in the book club until recently. She was also an active participant in the local PEO (Philosophical and Educational Organization) chapter for many years. Both Mrs. Wilz and her hus-

band were actively involved in The Center and restored the “Herb Cottage” as a memorial to their son, Don. Mrs. Wilz followed and attended the programming offered at The Center right up until her death. Mrs. Wilz was preceded in death by her husband, Herman A. Wilz, and two sons, Kenneth J. Wilz, Ph.D., and Donald R. Wilz, M.D. She is survived by daughters-

in-law Dorothy Wilz and Stephanie Wilz Lazzeroni (Edward), grandchildren Andrew Wilz and Caroline Wilz, Jennifer Wilz (Victor Schoonover), Kathryn Reimer(Jason), Erich Wilz, and one great grandchild, Henry Schoonover. Those who want honor her memory are encouraged to donate to The Center, the Audubon Society and he Little Red School House.

Dr. Principe, vendors event benefits Dist. 230 Foundation

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WellBeingMD founder John R. Principe, M.D. delivers a message of hope, healing and personal empowerment to more than 100 men and women at a Health & Wellness Evening held last Thursday at the Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. Healthy food from Great Harvest Bread Co. was part of an exposition held in the room adjacent to the dining room, where guests enjoyed a meal of stuffed chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes, fontina cheese and spinach, as well as roasted potatoes, and preceded by spring pea soup and cucumber salad.

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The event was hosted by the District 230 Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities and services for students beyond what the typical budget can fund. Enjoying a lighter moment are Dr. Principe, (photos from top), district Superintendent and Foundation board member Dr. James M. Gay, and Foundation Executive Director Jeanne Krapauskas. Harvest Room restaurant of Palos Heights was among those exhibiting. Kathy O’Brien, a nurse who uses laughter to promote better health, mugs for the camera next to Dr. Principe.

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Mayor for a Day puts kids on City Council

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Twelve local eighth-graders participated in a mock City Council meeting on April 1 at Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive (photos clockwise, from upper left). Junior executives and their real-world counterparts included Elizabeth Scott, (from left), City Attorney Tom Brown, Alana Born, Mayor Robert S. Straz, Jacob Kalabich, Samantha Reidy, and City Treasurer Frank Oswald. The students earned their spots via participation in the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s annual “Mayor for a Day” essay contest, held to educate and spark interest among local boys and girls about government and civic responsibility. Before the mock council meeting, winners were feted at a dinner at Lake Katherine. Junior legislators and their real-world counterparts included Isabella Gorcelniowski (from left), Alderman Dolores Kramarski (3rd Ward), Ayah Abualhuda, Alderman Jeffrey Key (1st Ward), Clare Hymes, Alderman Donald Bylut (1st Ward), Nicholas Condon, and Alderman Alan Fulkerson (3rd Ward). Other junior legislators and their mentors for a day included Rachael Habbal (from left), Alderman Michael McGrogan (4th Ward), Kevin Lawler, Alderman Jack Clifford (2nd Ward), Angela Flisk, Alderman Jerry McGovern (4th Ward), Moira Touhy, and Alderman Robert Basso (2nd Ward). Ten of the students attend Independence Junior High School. Lawler and Touhy are students at St. Alexander School.

St. Alexander Raider Run reaches finish by Beth Munro St. Alexander Parish

Anthem. After the blessing, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, a St. St. Alexander School in Palos Alexander parishioner, provided Heights held its inaugural 5K the shotgun start for the race. Raider Run/Walk last Saturday. The 5K Raider Run/Walk route More than 400 Runners/Walk- twisted and turned through the ers participated in the 5K that streets of Palos Heights with stakicked off from St. Alexander’s tions along the way and finished parking lot at 126th Street and back at St. Alexander. 71st Avenue at 9 a.m. A post race rally was held at As the participants anticipated 10:30 a.m. and awards were prethe start of the Race, the Rev. sented to the race winners. And Martin Michniewicz, St. Alexan- the winners are: der’s pastor, said a few words of Top 3 Male Winners: thanks to the enthusiastic crowd Andrew Sutherland finished and lead them in a special prayer in 18:20.4 and St. Alexander’s own 6th-gradRich Matula finished in 20:20.3 er Emma Budd sang the National David Casillas finished in

20:44.8 Top 3 Female Winners: Kathleen Hall finished in 21:53.4 Nicole Ricardini finished in 25:12.2 Susan Nathan finished in 28:26.3 Fastest Girl 8 and Under Brittany McCarthy, Age 8, finished in 29:20.6 Fastest Boy 8 and Under Frankie Wagner, Age 8, finished in 28:44.3 Fastest Girl 9 - 10 Isabela Marquez, Age 9, finished in 26:35.2 Fastest Boy 9-10 Tommy Wagner, Age 10, fin-

ished in 29:32.3 Fastest Girl 11 - 14 Brigid Englehart, Age 11, finished in 26:41.2 Fastest Boy 11 - 14 Matthew Wagner, Age 14, finished in 19:46.3 Mrs. Mary Ceebin was the first St. Alexander teacher to finish the race. Other teachers that participated include Mrs. Sharon Goldman, Mrs. Janet Crowley, Mrs. Jamie Nowinski and her daughter Mrs. Ahern also a teacher assistant at the school. St. Alexander Principal Cathy Submitted photos Biel was very busy registering The Rev. Martin Michniewicz, pastor of St. Alexander Church, and participants and assisting with Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz discussed the day’s events and all the day’s the events. looked on as over 400 participants lined up. Father Marty said a special prayer of thanks prior to Mayor Straz providing the official gunshot start to the race.

St. Alexander Principal Cathy Biel (right), 4th-grade teacher Mrs. Crowley, her daughter Julia and 2nd-grade teacher Mrs. Goldman share in the excitement before the race.

To kick off St. Alexander’s inaugural 5K Raider Run, more than 400 participants of all ages hit the ground running through the streets of Palos Heights last Saturday. The winner finished the 5K in 18:20.4 minutes.

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Hospital Board of Directors, my term on that board expired in November 2013. I was thereafter asked to serve on the St. George (Continued from page 1) Corporation Board of Directors. include Greg Paetow, Jim Reilly, I did resign recently from that Tom Barcelona, Carole Ruzich, board, as it became clear to me that the time demands of serving and Thomas Courtney. Not all the departures are nec- was making it difficult to keep up essarily connected or related to with the responsibilities of my law practice, my service as a trustee the turmoil at the hospital. Ruzich, in a recent statement with the Village of Orland Park, and my family. to The Regional News, said: “My work at my law firm is very “After serving for the maximum 12 years on the Palos Community deadline driven, while my village

service is very time consuming as we are seeking to attract new developments to Orland Park. The role of the St. George Board of Directors is very important to Palos Community Hospital, and one to which I did not feel I could devote the appropriate amount of time. Out of fairness to my family and my constituents, I simply decided I needed to give something up.” The ongoing saga appears to have caused considerable concern among the 2,820 employees at the 362-bed hospital, the largest em-

ployer in Palos Heights. “There’s a lot of worry among people at all levels, as you might imagine,” a nurse said this week, who spoke on condition of confidentiality. “We hear what the hospital has said, but of course there are all kinds of rumors flying up and down the hallways and bouncing off the walls. Most of them probably aren’t true, but who knows where the truth lies or what the future holds? This is a stressful time to work here, that much I can say.”

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of the Running for Kicks specialty running shop, 7158 W. 127th St. As of late last week, just 1,080 runners were registered for the half marathon, and 175 for the 10K. Accordingly, expectations have been revised downward, from about 2,000 participants to a goal of 1,700 between the two races. “Races are down all across the country, but especially in the Midwest,” Diab observed. “It’s this weather. It’s been so cold for so long, a lot of runners just aren’t thinking about running yet. Here, look—we’re already into April and we’ve only had one 60-degree day.” As an example, Diab noted that the recent Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago failed to sell out for the first time. “We’re still pushing for runners as best we can,” Diab added. “The more we attract, the more funds we’ll raise for the charities connected with the event.” One bright spot at the meeting

was registration for the Run, Walk or Roll race. Committee member Lori Chesna, executive director of the South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), noted the more than 40 people have already signed up, surpassing last year’s final total of 32 participants. Final totals for that race may reach 60, she said. Her announcement drew applause from the 20 or so committee members at the meeting. Chesna chalked up the success to an early-bird price structure that encouraged participants to register back in January. To become a volunteer or a charity runner for SWSRA, contact Justin Waters at jwaters@swsra. com, or call 389-9423. Prestinario also praised participating local law enforcement public works agencies for their diligence, saying that from a logistical and security perspective the race “is under control and looking good.”

(Continued from page 1) contributing teams of volunteers to the race and that with history as a guide, the ranks of volunteers will swell in the days before the event. “This event will be here before you know it, so we need people to step forward now to volunteer and help out in any way they can,” said Jeff Prestinario, chairman of the event committee, as he led a meeting last Friday at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Volunteer information and forms are available online at firstmidwesthalfmarathon.com. Men and women are needed to serve in a variety of roles and different times on race day, as well as in the days before the event. Organizers said that there are opportunities

to fit every ability and schedule. Prestinario said the committee also is still looking a person to coordinate the various mascots from local high schools and colleges, who come to the race to cheer on runners and interact with spectators. The half marathon is set for Sunday, May 4 on a course that starts and ends near Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. The half marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., the event’s new 10K race begins at 7:40, and a “Run, Walk or Roll” half-mile race (for people with disabilities) is set to start at 7:45. Proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society, the South West Special Recreation Association, and Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. Just as volunteer numbers are down, so are numbers for both the big race and the 10K, according race co-founder Mel Diab, owner

Julia O’Brien, the St. Alexander 5K Raider Run Committee Chairman, decked out in a green wig, 5K Power Up T-shirt and megaphone, joined forces with committee member Ellen Navarette to rally the troops at race registration.

Boardwalk (Continued from page 1) aesthetic integration with the Cal-Sag Channel and the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. The boardwalk will also be home to outdoor events, such as art fairs and more. The adjacent restaurants and shops will be designed with front and back entrances, but the focus would be the rear and its

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Woman cited with cannabis Palos Park police cited Olivia R. Ashley, 19, of Orland Park, and charged her with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Her vehicle was curbed by police in the 12200 block of South 104th Avenue at 8:11 p.m. March 22, after she was allegedly spotted making a right-hand turn without signaling. Police said they found a plastic bag containing cannabis, as well as a green-colored, glass smoking pipe. Also found and confiscated, according to police, was an open bottle of Captain Morgan rum, although Ashley was not charged in connection with that. She was issued local citations in connection with the cannabis and drug paraphernalia. In other Palos Park police news, Nathan C. Conoboy, 21, of Hickory Hills, was cited with possession

possession of cannabis and possesPALOS PARK POLICE sion of drug paraphernalia. His vehicle was pulled over by police in of cannabis and possession of the 9800 block of West McCarthy drug paraphernalia. His vehicle Road at 2:26 a.m. March 29 after was stopped in the 12500 block they saw him cross the center of South La Grange Road at 7:10 line twice, according to the pop.m. March 22 after they saw that lice report. A search of his vehicle one headlight was burned out. yielded a partially smoked blunt, Police said that a search of the car a plastic container with cannabis yielded a cigarette box containing inside, and a wooden grinder. Ibrahim H. Salameh, 19, of Jocannabis, as well as a grinder and liet, was charged with possession a glass smoking pipe. Kevin J. Bachler, 24, of Alsip, of cannabis and possession of drug was charged with driving a vehicle paraphernalia. Police curbed his with a suspended registration. car in the 12100 block of South Police curbed his vehicle in the La Grange Road at 9:28 p.m. 11900 block of South Southwest March 28 after they spotted a Highway at 12:02 a.m. March 29 dim bulb failing to properly ilafter a routine computer check. luminate the rear license plate. Bachler is scheduled to appear Officers searched the vehicle and in court in Bridgeview on May 8. said they found a metal smoking Police charged Victor D. Killing- pipe and two small plastic bags sworth, 24, of Orland Hills, with containing cannabis.

Woman charged with DUI in court in Bridgeview yesterday. Eric T. Hardy, 46, of South Holland, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and driving while talking on a cell phone. Police said they stopped his car in the 15400 block of South La Grange Road after they saw him talking on his cell phone. His car was towed and impounded, and Hardy was due in court last Monday. Police charged Steven W. Ferguson, 26, of Lockport, with retail theft. Police arrested him at a retail store on Orland Park Place at noon March 15, after he allegedly stole a pair of pants. According to store security, Ferguson put on the pants in a dressing room and then slipped on his own workout pants over them before attempting to leave the store. Ferguson was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview last Monday. Alaa S. Mustafa, 22, of Orland Hills, was charged with retail theft. Police arrested her at a retail store on Orland Park Place at 2:40 p.m. March 16, after she allegedly stole five sets of earrings and a tank top. According to store security, Mustafa took the merchandise into a fitting room, removed it from its packaging and stuffed it in her bag before walking out of the store. Mustafa was set to appear in court in Bridgeview last Monday. Additionally, police said they towed and impounded the vehicle she used to drive herself to the store. Police charged Ziad Khateeb, 19, of Tinley Park, with driving without a license and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police curbed his vehicle in the 14700 block of South La Grange Road at 10:56 p.m. March 16. Khateeb was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 2. Three people were cited with drug-related offenses after police followed their vehicle to the parking lot of a restaurant in the 14000 block of South La Grange Road at 10:17 p.m. Feb. 28. Police said they found a small amount of cannabis, as well as a smoking pipe, in a vehicle occupied by Heather D. Martinez, 20, of Homer Glen, McCants Kpoto, 24, of Olympia Fields, and Tyler M. Presco, 19, of Oak Lawn. Martinez and Kpoto were given municipal citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. They were scheduled to appear at the Orland Park Civic Center last Tuesday. Police said that a past felony drug arrest made Presco ineligible for a municipal citation. He was charged under state law and was set to appear in court in Bridgeview yesterday. Patrick J. Kelly, 22, of Tinley Park, was charged with possession of cannabis. Police stopped his vehicle in the 15200 block of South 94th Avenue at 3:49 p.m. March 3 after he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign. They said they found a clear plastic bag with cannabis inside his vehicle. He was issued a citation and was scheduled to appear in court at the Orland Park Civic Center last Tuesday. Police charged Gina C. Mandelco, 22, of Lockport, with speeding, improper lane usage, and DUI. Police curbed her vehicle near 159th Street and Wolf Road at 3:34 a.m. March 16 after police detected her traveling at 72 mph, well over the posted limit of 45 mph, according to the police report. Mandelco is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview

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Registered sex offender charged with being too near park: police Palos Heights police arrested Jeff Williams, 46, of Burbank, and charged him unlawful presence in a park. Police said they saw Williams sitting in a vehicle parked in the parking lot at Lake Katherine, 7401 W. Lake Katherine Drive, at 3:40 p.m. March 31. A check of the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s registration showed that Williams is a convicted sex offender who has been ordered to stay at least 500 feet away from schools, school buses, and public parks, according to police. Bond was set at $1,500, and Williams is scheduled to appear in court on May 2. In other Palos Heights police news, Faustino Castaneda, 39, of Franklin Park, was charged with driving on a revoked license and giving false information to police. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 7700 block of west College Drive at 9 a.m. April 1 after he was detected traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted speed limit. When a computer check showed that Castanedaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license had been revoked, he allegedly claimed to be his twin brother. Police said they learned his true identity after fingerprinting at the police station. Bond was set at $1,500, and Castaneda is scheduled to appear in court on April 18. The wife of a man who had been a patient at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., noticed that his wristwatch and diamond ring were missing after he received a medical treatment on April 2, according to a police report. Police are describing the incident as a theft under investi-

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Jeff Williams gation, and the items are valued at more than $500. Floyd E. Ridener, 30, of Palos Heights, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of open alcohol, improper turn, and failure to signal while turning. Police pulled over his vehicle in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 3:02 a.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $2,000, and Ridener is set to appear in court on May 27. Police charged Mary H. Fakhoury, 39, of Orland Park, with driving on a suspended license and driving with only one headlight working. Police curbed her vehicle in the 7200 block of West 131st Street at 11:37 p.m. last Thursday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Fakhoury is scheduled to appear in court on May 12. George Katerinis, 24, of Downers Grove, was charged with driv-

ing on a suspended license. His vehicle was pulled over by police after a registration check in the 12900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 10:40 p.m. Sunday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Katerinis has a court date of May 27. Police charged Kindany Lopez, 26, of Chicago, with driving on a revoked license and driving with an obstructed windshield. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:39 p.m. April 2. Bond was set at $1,500, and Lopez is scheduled to appear in court on April 18. Peter M. Carrig, 37, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and improper lane usage. Police stopped his vehicle in the 7100 block of West 127th Street at 2 a.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $2,000, and Carrig is due in court on May 2. Police charged Mohamed H. Elayyan, 22, of Tinley Park, with driving on a suspended license, possession of cannabis, and disobeying a red light. Police curbed his vehicle in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue at 1:42 a.m. last Sunday. A search of the vehicle yielded a small plastic bag containing cannabis, according to police. Bond was set at $1,500, and Elayyan is scheduled to appear in court on May 2. Tadeusz F. Jakobow, 64, of Park Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license. Police conducting a registration check stopped his vehicle in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 10:30 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Jakobow is due in court on May 12.

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Community Notes Palos Baseball and softball opening day

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 Opening day for the Palos Base- are at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. To ball organization (PBO) and Palos reserve a place, call 671-0648 or Power softball will be celebrated visit www.mccordgallery.org. Mcthis Saturday with a parade to Cord Gallery & Cultural Center the baseball fields, where Olympic is at 129th and La Grange Road.. silver medalist Kendall Coyne is scheduled to throw out the first Incarnation pitch. Parish fish fry To parade to kick off the season will start at 9 a.m. at Palmer Park. Incarnation School Parents The parade route will head west Club will serve an all-you-can-eat on 123rd to 76th Avenue, then fish fry on Friday, April 11, with north to Community Park and two dine-in seating times available the ball fields. at 4:30 and 6 p.m., at the parish, A short opening ceremony will 5757 W. 127th St. follow the parade. It will include Meal includes fish, chips, cole the singing of the National An- slaw, mac n cheese, lemonade and them sung by Nancy and Kadee Coffee. (food prepared by Country Wiegers before special guest Ken- House Restaurant). Cost is $11; dall Coyne throws the first pitch $5 children. of the season. PBO is celebrating its 50th year Shredding and in Palos Heights; 603 baseball electronics dropoff players ages 7 to 14 are signed up to play. Orland Township offers paper shredding at the township’s next Sustainable Saturday this SaturVictorian Tea day, April 12, from 8 a.m. to noon, at McCord House at the Orland Township Highway A Victorian high tea with tea Department, 16125 S. Wolf Rd., cakes and finger sandwiches, and Orland Park. Cintas Document Management entertainment will be served this Sunday, April 13, at the McCord will be onsite to provide safe and Gallery & Cultural Center in secure shredding of unwanted personal documents. Bring personal Palos Park. Leslie Goddard will portray documents only and limit total Bertha Palmer, Chicago socialite, weight to 50 pounds. Electronic recycling will also be wife of real estate magnate Potter Palmer, and pace-setting arts pa- available for residents to dispose tron who is best remembered for of unwanted electronics such as her Impressionist collection, now televisions, cell phones and comat the Art Institute of Chicago. puter parts. Not accepted: white During the Columbian Exposi- goods and air conditioners. This event will be held at the tion of 1893, she requested that the chef at the Palmer House cre- Orland Township Highway Deate a portable dessert that ladies partment, 16125 S. Wolf Road., could enjoy in boxed lunches at the Orland Park. For a complete list of

accepted items, visit orlandtownship.org or call 403-5148.

Spring Fishing Classic at Lake Katherine Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens will hold its annual Spring Fishing Classic this 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.

The Orland Grassland Volunteers will meet on Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., for their quarterly meeting. Prospective volunteers are welcome to attend to learn what’s going on and how you can help. Jeanne Muellner’s Orland Grassland photo exhibit will be on display; refreshments will be served. More at www.orlandgrassland.org, or call Pat Hayes at 220-9596.

so dress for the weather. Bring family and friends and a basket. The church is at 14700 S. 94th Ave., just north of Orland Square. (349-0431)

money for care packages of food and toiletries to send to our troops through Operation Care Package. Check-in is at 8 p.m. inside the An egg hunt for children in 1st bar at Tinley Bowl and the egg through 6th grades will be held hunt will be held in the outdoor Thursday, April 17, from 7:30 to beer garden at 8:30 p.m. Dress 8:30 pm., at the Palos Park VilOrland Park for the weather. The hunt will lage Green. Easter egg hunt last less than 5 minutes, and Eggs filled with goodies will lie under the moonlit sky. Bring a The village of Orland Park will ‘hunters’ must bring their own flashlight, basket, and dress appro- hold its annual Lucky Easter Egg flashlight and egg collecting basket priately. Afterward, make a holiday Hunt this Saturday, April 12, at or plastic bag. Sponsored by Holistic craft and enjoy hot cocoa, popcorn, 10 a.m. sharp, at Centennial Park, Happenings Healing Center and goodies in the lower level of 15600 West Ave. the Recreation Center, 8901 W. Co-sponsored by Central Credit of Tinley Park, the cost of the 123rd St. Union of Illinois, the event is free charity event is $25 per person, Pre-registration is required by and is open to all children ages 1 to and includes the egg hunt, pizza, Thursday, April 10. Cost is $4 9. Specially marked eggs should be pop, three games of scotch doubles residents of Palos Park, $5 unin- turned in for additional prizes after cosmic bowling and shoe rental. corporated residents, $6 others. the hunt. This event is held rain Pizza will be served around 8:45 Call 671-3760. or shine and participants should p.m. Raffles and other fun is bring their own containers in scheduled from 8:45 p.m. to 10 Easter Eggstravaganza which to collect eggs. (403-PARK) p.m., with Operation Freedom, Inc. (www.operationfreedominc. com) on hand to give guests a Christ Lutheran Church in Flashlight egg chance to send a free greeting card Orland Park will hold its Easter hunt for aduts or letter of support to our Troops. Eggstravaganza featuring a story teller, an egg hunt and refreshA flashlight egg hunt for adults Bowling will commence at 10pm. Advance sign up is ments this Saturday, April 12, at 21 and older is planned this Fri10:30 a.m. day April 11, at Tinley Park Bowl, recommended. Sign up at the Some activities will be outdoors, 7601 W. 183rd St., to help raise door will be on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis. For more information, visit the facebook event at www.facebook.com/ events/420187891461163.

Club Activities

Daughters of the American Revolution The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet this Saturday, April12, at 1 p.m., at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The NSDAR is a non-profit, nonpolitical organization dedicated to preserving American history, securing America’s future through better education, and promoting patriotism. Membership in the DAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. Prospective members and guests from all south and southwest suburbs are welcome to attend. For further information, email the chapter

Celebrate National Library Week, April 13-19, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Write your story about how the library has changed your life on the display board to be entered into a drawing. On Sunday, April 13, pick up your punch card and complete at least five library tasks listed on the card by Friday, April 18, at 5 .pm., to be entered into a drawing for a gift basket. • Thursdays at the Movies today 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.

The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will hold its 6th annual 5K Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race on Saturday, April 19. The race will start and finish on Navajo Drive directly behind the Harvest Bible Chapel at 6600 W. 127th St. It starts at 9 a.m. rain or shine. The registration fee is $27 for all participants before April 13, and $32 after. All race participants and supporters are invited back to the Palos Pediatric Dentistry Finish Line to enjoy free Chocolate. Sign up one week prior to the race to be guaranteed a race shirt. All participants receive two free chocolate covered strawberries courtesy of Tastee Freez. All fitness levels welcome are welcome. This event is designed for the whole family to enjoy. Register by visiting www.palosheightsrec.org/programs/special-events/. Call 361-1807 for more information.

Houses of Worship

School Notes Preschool preview

the day of the event. Children 12 and under can run for free with Palos Heights School District a registered adult; they will not 128 will hold another Preschool be timed nor receive a T-shirt. Preview, inviting parents and pre- All ages can participate. Strollschoolers to visit, this Saturday, ers, wagons, pets are welcome on April 12, from 10 to 11 a.m., at the walk. All funds raised through this Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Ausevent will be directed to the tin Ave. in Palos Heights. For registration information: school’s full steam curricular Call 597-1285 or visit the website initiative that is focused on adat http://indianhill.palos128.org. vancing student learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. Queen of Peace For more information or to reg5K Run/Walk ister, visit: http://queenofpeacehs. Queen of Peace High School org/events. will hold its third annual Peace 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, May 4, at 9 a.m. The registration fee is $30 if registered by April 25 and $40

Faith United Methodist Church Orland Park Tai Chi is held Mondays and Wednesdays, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church. The free course promotes health, strength, focus, flexibility, relaxation, correct posture and mental calmness. Open to all ages. Witness to Fitness, a free walking group, is held Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the church, 15101 S. 80th Ave. (444-8560; www.faithumcop.org)

Benefits and Fundraisers Harlem Showdown charity b-ball game The first 8th-grade girls charity basketball game 2014 between Palos Heights School District 128 vs. Palos District 118 will be held this Sunday, April 13, at Our Lady Submitted photo 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. A Seder meal luncheon is offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest All proceeds will be evenly distrib- Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, April 15, at noon. uted to each district. Organizers The Rev. Chris Hopkins and her husband Dr. William Hopkins will hope to make this an annual event. invite participants to share in the readings and partake of a traditional Jewish Seder Passover meal, and then conclude the program with a Christian understanding of the Last Supper Passover meal. Culver’s of Tinley The luncheon costs $17 and requires reservations. Call The Center Supports Sertoma at 361-3650.

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Speech & Hearing Center

Culver’s of Tinley Park is giving 10 percent of their sales (a special at swallowcliffdar@gmail.com. coupon is required) to Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center in Palos Hillson Thursday, April 17, to supTown and Country port the nonprofit’s communication Art League health-care mission. The cupon needed is available The Town and Country Art on the Sertoma Center’s web site; League will hold its monthly meetT-Rexplorers to download the coupon, go to sering this Friday, April 11, at 7 p.m., at the Palos Heights Recreation Learn about paleontological tomacenter.org/culvers/, print the Center, 6601 W. 127th St. digs for dinosaursas with an expe- page, and present it on Thursday, John Howard will be critiquing rienced dinosaur fossil hunter on April 17 when you buy a meal or the members’ artworks. He studied a mini expedition with authentic snack at Culver’s of Tinley Park, 18248 S. Sayre Ave., one block at the American Academy of Art dinosaur fossils. in Chicago and has taught many This introduction class will east of Harlem on 183rd Street. medias of art in Chicago and the be held at the Palos Park RecSouth Suburbs. reation Center on Wednesay, April The public is invited. A dona- 16, from 3 to 4 p.m., for children tion of $5 is asked of guests. Info ages 4 to 6 and from 4:30 to 5:30 at 349-1274. p.m. for children ages 6 to 8. Members will be exhibiting their Fee is $22.50 for Palos Park art in April at local libraries: Kay residents; $25 for unincorporated O’Brien at Acorn and Georgene residents and $35 others. Register Corbett in Palos Park. at 8901 W. 123rd St. (671-3760)

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Orland Grassland Volunteers meeting

Eggs and Bunnies Flashlight egg hunt on the Village Green

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• Join the Lunch Bunch on Monday, April 14, at noon, to discuss “One Shot at Forever: A Small Town,” and “Unlikely Coach and a Magical Baseball Season” by Chris Ballard, available for pick up at the library. Bring your lunch; refreshments and dessert will be provided. • Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. • Join others who love the game at the Scrabble Club on Tuesday, April 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. New players always welcome. • On Wednesday, April 16, at 7 p.m., Michele LaRue will be performing “Tales in Concert”, bring-

ing America’s past to life...one story at a time. All are welcome to enjoy this “Friends Sponsored Event”. • On Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m., author and illustrator of “Giants in the Park,” Krista August, unveils the forgotten histories behind Chicago’s Lincoln Park historical and literary sculptures in bronze. • Afraid of Windows 8? Forget what you think you know. Come to this introduction of the newest version of Windows from Microsoft on Monday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m. Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

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From April 8, 2004

10 Years Ago This Week Maurizio and Daniela Mancuso are looking forward to moving their Capri Restaurant, specializing in southern Italian cuisine, from Oak Lawn to Palos Heights in early May. The new Italian restaurant will open in the 4,000 sq. ft. space formerly occupied by La Placita Mexican restaurant and the Metamorphosis Boutique, in the same retail strip as Rini’s drugstore. The Mancusos have run their restaurant of the same name in Oak Lawn for the past eight years. It will seat about 100 people; the smaller Oak Lawn location seats about 60 people.

44 Cute black-and-white animals 45 Gets an eyeful of 46 Morocco's capital 47 Person from Baghdad 48 In a sarcastic way, perhaps 50 Office worker just for a short time 51 Norway's capital 54 Be sick 55 Greek letter 56 A, in Germany 57 Moose's cousin 58 "___ the season..."

35 Eagle's home 36 High school students, mostly

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

10 Years Ago This Week The Palos Heights Community Expo, organized by the city’s Chamber of Commerce at Chicago Christian High School on Saturday, attracted more than 600 people, Expo Chairman and chamber board member Del Truss said. This sixth chamber Expo was sweetened by a pancake breakfast served by the Palos Heights Fire Protection District. Shown here, Bill Banks, chief environmentalist for the lake Katherine Nature Preserve in Palos Heights, said the Expo was a great way to meet local business owners, such as Freda Humble, of Computer Moms of Palos Heights.

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Crisis Center for South Suburbia turns 35

Photo by Jeff Vorva

WHATIZIT? We thought last week’s photo was simple, but it turned out to be a toughie. It was something most of you see every day – a pothole. It was a big pothole filled with rain water, but a pothole nonetheless. The clue about the crocodile stems from the fact that sections of a road develop crocodile cracks before disintegrating into a pothole and messing up your car after you hit it. Palos Heights Alderman Jack Clifford was the first to weigh in with the correct answer. Worth’s Robert Solner also guessed right. We owe him his name in the paper again because Worth’s Robert Solner also guessed correctly that the photo two weeks ago was of a whiteboard eraser but an e-mail snafu on our end prevented him from receive his due glory. We’ll give partial credit to those who guessed a puddle and that means those folks get half of their names in the paper -- Hickory Hills’ Ja and Grif Fad and Ji Ca from parts unknown. Incorrect guesses were of the Saganashkee Slough in Palos Hills and a swamp. This pothole was big but not that big. This week’s clue is that is that you might see this newer packaged product on the 20th day of the fourth month of this year. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@ comcast.net. Put WHATIZIT? in the subject line and don’t forget your name and hometown.

There’s something about Mary’s story that brought out some emotions on Friday night – including those of Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia celebrated its 35th anniversary with a bash at Parmesans Station in Tinley Park and among those on the guest list were Tokar and worth Mayor Mary Werner. During a presentation, a video was shown about a woman they called Mary (last names are not used at the CC) who was abused and how her life was turned around for the good thanks to the Crisis Center. “Something like that can reduce you to tears,” Tokar said. The video was only about five minutes long but it was powerful and inspiring. When it was over, Mary was presented with flowers and more eyeballs moistened. Tokar was moved to walk over and meet Mary and tell her of his admiration for her bravery. The Crisis Center’s beginnings came about in this area. It started in Palos Park by Dianne Masters and spent some time being housed at a farm at Moraine Valley in Palos Hills before moving to its current digs in 1991. Officials say they have helped more than 55,000 people over the years and currently have a staff of 40 people and 250 volunteers. One of those volunteers is Palos Park’s Barbara Najib, who has been with the organization 34 out of the 35 years. “I saw a little squib in the paper about volunteering and I thought it was be a good way to give back to the community,” said Najib, a former court reporter in Chicago. “They started in the Community Center in Palos Park for a few years and then moved to Moraine. “I’m not amazed it has lasted this long but I am amazed how much it has grown and evolved over the years and all of the programs that they have added. The new facility, well, it’s not new anymore , but it

said it best. “Everybody wishes we could be pushed out of business,” she said. “But I don’t think that’s ever going to happen.’’

They aren’t really appeased. They still plan to stop by on Tuesday and have a chat with Werner and the board. The first meeting was moved from Village Hall to the gymnasium of the Christensen Terrace Centre, Let’s end the by Jeff 115th Street and Beloit Avenue, to name calling Vorva Friends and family of the late accommodate the 200 or so people Brittany Wawrzyniak spit some who attended the last meeting. Close family members said they of their bile out during an April 1 is very good. It’s wonderful.’’ wanted to present their case in a Worth village board meeting. Newspaper columnist Phil KadThat included some outbursts firm but classy manner and didn’t ner was the guest speaker and he with some swearing and name like hearing some of the outbursts shed some historical light for some- calling directed at Werner and the and name calling. I didn’t like it one like me who didn’t know the police force about the handling of either but I can understand the rage Center’s whole background. The the teen’s death and the lack of re- and frustration and raw emotions center met with some resistance. spect that they say has been shown and I’m glad the board and police Apparently back in the day, some to the family. decided not to react. people thought it was OK to beat the This Tuesday, the family is hoping After about an hour listening to old lady around and abuse the kids. the loud complaints, Werner called to present some new complaints and “What these people were saying for a recess and during that time not to repeat the same arguments was ‘we don’t want to stop men Brittany’s father, Patrick, urged from last time. It’s probably not from battering women,’ ’’ he said. supporters to show up to the going to be a happy-happy-joy-joy “It’s hard to believe anyone would next board meeting on Tuesday give-and-take session by any means say that. Fortunately a lot of an- and one supporter shouted “Let’s but the plan is for less of a crowd gels – people who didn’t have any- block 111th Street!” shouted one and more civil conversation. thing to do with the Crisis Center supporter from the crowd. “Let’s If anyone from Team Brittany – responded by the hundreds and shut it down!” decides to come to the next meetbecame champions of the cause.” Since then, Worth police made ing or subsequent meetings after The Crisis Center is needed but another arrest in the case and close that, let’s hope that cooler heads it’s a shame it’s needed. Another family members think it was a ploy will prevail and that decorum is longtime volunteer, Marlene Long, just to appease them. preserved.

Notes north of the Cal-Sag

Photo by Jeff Vorva

There was a lot of yelling going on at the last Worth board meeting regarding the police and village’s handling of Brittany Wawrzyniak’s death. Whether people supporting Brittany’s family will show up to Tuesday’s meeting is unknown.

The Regional News Thursday, April 10, 2014

Healthy Answers for Life by Carolyn Johnson

There’s a new way to whiten teeth Q: I’ve heard so much about oil pulling online lately, that it’s great for whitening teeth and detoxing the body, even that it helps with headaches and skin conditions. I wondered if you’d heard of it and what you thought. A: Oil pulling has become very popular on the internet and Facebook recently. Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic remedy for oral health and detoxification. It’s done by swishing coconut or sesame oil in the mouth for 20 minutes. Many websites claim for it to have all sorts of benefits (many of which I’m kind of skeptical about), though nearly every one of the many different things I read on it said it worked very well for whitening teeth. When I first heard about oil pulling, I said to myself that I could never imagine swishing oil in my mouth for 20 minutes. After reading testimonial after testimonial however, I decided to give it a try. There is not very much in the way of scientific research supporting oil pulling for health, with the exception of a few positive Indian studies, though it is inexpensive (or free if you already have coconut oil in the house). I reasoned that oil pulling was something that was not going to do any harm, and might help- at least as a natural way to whiten teeth. Many years ago I used tooth whitening trays, and while they

Also, know the benefits of green tea did help with whitening my teeth, they made my teeth extremely sensitive. I drink a lot of tea and coffee, so something completely natural that would whiten teeth naturally sounded great. I’ve been doing it for about two weeks, and I do think it has helped with tooth whitening. I’ve been doing it while in the shower, since it’s not like you’re doing anything else while you’re washing your hair. It does seem to make my mouth and teeth feel nice too. If you’d like to try it, I’d recommend using coconut oil, which is a mild, good tasting oil. Look for an unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil which will have all the beneficial properties naturally present in coconut oil. Coconut oil also has antibacterial properties which may help with oral health. Also, when you’re finished swishing, be sure to spit the oil into the toilet or garbage since oil down the sink can damage pipes over time. Coconut oil is also a nice thing to have in the house since it’s great for the skin and hair. It can also be beneficial to cook with, since coconut oil has a special type of fat called MCTs which can help with weight loss and increasing HDL, or “good” cholesterol. The company Jarrow has a great quality, cold pressed coconut oil that we have on sale for 25 percent off during April.

Q: I know green tea is great for health, but I just don’t like the taste of it. Are the benefits of drinking green tea really worth it, and does it possibly come in a pill or a different way to take it so I don’t have to taste it? A: Green tea has numerous scientifically confirmed benefits. It’s very nutritionally dense and is a fantastic antioxidant. It can help with enhancing energy and can aid in weight loss. One study found that it helped to increase fat burning and helped in burning stored fat. Other research has found that drinking green tea can help to reduce the risk of a variety of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and may even reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Green tea also contains small amounts of theanine, an amino acid which can help with anxiety and stress. Green tea is available in capsules which contain the beneficial extracts of the tea, though I’d suggest trying drinking green tea again. Green tea is different from black or herbal teas in that there are specific instructions on brewing it to attain the best flavor. If green tea is steeped at too high a temperature or for too long it can develop a bitterness and unpleasant flavor. Green tea should be brewed with water that is hot,

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Jessica Reyes (left), a sophomore at St. Xavier University, visits with Smith Village resident Florence Johnson during a recent To submit a question to be an- Women’s Book Club meeting attended by 21 students of a writing swered in a future column send an class taught by Professor Amy Stolley. Smith Village, a continuing care retirement community at 2320 email to healthyanswersforlife@ gmail.com or mail to Healthy W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, is collaborating Answers for Life c/o Pass Health with St. Xavier to promote learning opportunities for students and Foods at 7228 W. College Drive, lifelong learning opportunities for residents. In discussing the book club’s monthly reading selection—House on Mango Street by Sandra Palos Heights, IL 60463 Carolyn Johnson is one of the Cisneros—residents and students shared childhood memories of knowledgeable associates at Pass streets they once called home. The meeting served as an icebreaker Health Foods at 7228 W. 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The Public Health (CCDPH) officials STDs have are vaccine preventultimate responsibility for your use National Public Health Week able, some can be treated and choices and their effect on your (NPHW) to launch a new info- some cured with medication. health are yours and before apply- graphic designed to inform the However, some STDs have lifeing any therapy or use of herbs, public about the sexual behav- threatening results and can lead supplements, etc., you should iors of suburban Cook County to additional diseases such as consult your health care provider. teens and the number of sexu- cancer or HIV. According to ally transmitted diseases reported the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year. The NPHW theme, Be Healthy people who have STDs such as From the Start, is a reminder that gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis good public health practice begins are more likely to contract HIV compared to people who are at home. “Not all students are fortunate STD-free. Staying informed and taking enough to receive comprehensive sex education at school and even precautions will go a long way those who do still need that one in staying STD free. As a parent on one conversation with a par- or caregiver, it is important to ent or a caregiver about sex and understand how teens think about person with exorbitant student STD prevention,” said Dr. Terry sexual activity and the types of loan debt. Thus, corporate jobs Mason, CCDPH COO. “It’s a fact, sex teens are having. It is equally increase and smaller practice jobs teens are having sex. And of the important to know about the difdecrease. It is what it is. And, more than 10,000 cases of STDs ferent types of STDs, their risks, a lot strong-willed independent reported each year in suburban treatment needed and the way the thinking men simply don’t want Cook County, 70 percent are be- infections are transmitted. to work for corporate. Since that tween the ages of 15-24 so believe For information about STDs is the way the profession is going, me your child is at risk. Use the and to view the infographic, visit: I expect we’ll see the 20-to-80 information on our STD page and www.cookcountypublichealth.org. trend continue. For more information about infographic at www.cookcountyThe third reason fewer men are publichealth.org to start the con- National Public Health Week, going into veterinary medicine is versation, today.” visit: www.nphw.org. the feminization of the profession. Starting back in the ‘60s and ‘70s women were willing to work for less income, and over time that reality led to a depression of average salaries across the board (fortunately this has changed). More and more women found S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Free senior that they could have a very nice This seminar will be presented CPR class part-time job and raise kids too. by Commitment Physical Therapy at Orland Township This led to even more women in of Palos Heights and will educate the profession and, according to In honor of Older Americans residents about treatment options the study; became a psychological Month in May, Orland Township, available for vertigo and dizziness. factor in dissuading men from 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, will host Although free, registration is considering the field. Who wants a free senior CPR class for resi- required; call 403-4222 no later to work with a bunch of “girls”? dents 55 and older on Tuesday, than Sunday, April 13 to reserve So how do I survive over here in May 13, at 1 p.m. your spot. a 1-to-11 ratio? I leave sometimes The class will be led by an and go walk around in Lowe’s instructor from the Orland Fire Orland Family and look at tools or go over to Protection District, and certificaHealth Fair the club, sit on the bench in the tion cards will be distributed upon locker room, close my eyes, smell completion. Learn the required The Orland Park Sportsplex the steam and sweat and listen skills and gain the confidence to will hold its 11th annual Family to the loud yelling, the swear- take charge in a medical emer- Health Fair on Saturday, April 26, ing, the hot stock tips, and the gency; it may help save the life of from 9 a.m. until noon. crude jokes. a spouse, family member or friend. The free event includes give Mark, I don’t have any better To reserve a seat, call 403-4222 aways, blood pressure screenanswers than what I have just by May 9. ings, cholesterol testing, nutrition written. Maybe the real truth counseling, free aerobics classes, is that guys are just stupider Vestibular rehabilitation injury screenings, flexibility testand lazier now. Who knows? I seminar at Orland Twp. ings and more. Bring the whole would like for you to come spend family and the children will enjoy a little time here at the clinic Orland Township will hold face painting, healthy snacks, balseeing what is involved with be- a free vestibular rehabilitation loons and the dino jump. For more ing a veterinarian. It’s a good seminar on Tuesday, April 15 at information, call the Sportsplex career for guys. 6:30 p.m., at the township, 14807 at 645-PLAY.

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Tiffany helps restrain Sgt. Serratore’s police dog, ICE, while Dawn draws a blood sample. other fields. Vets do ok salary wise but there is definitely more money to be made elsewhere and when you factor in all the years spent in school coupled with the stress of owning and operating a practice, it’s a real toss-up for many men whether it is worth it or not. Another reason, according to the study, is the need men have for autonomy. Many men want to be their own boss and not be supervised by someone else. The male veterinarians that I know are all my age and are very independentminded. I actually don’t know many young male vets anymore. I’m sure there are some. Small one-, two-, or threedoctor veterinary practices like mine will probably all be gone in the next few years. Everything is going corporate with many of the

The Cancer Support Center plans Walk of Hope and 5K On Sunday, May 18, join more than 1,000 community members in The Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope and 5K Fun Run at Commissioner’s Park, 22108 S. 80th Av. in Frankfort. The Walk of Hope is sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America and The Horton Group. To pre-register online, go to www.firstgiving.com/ cancersupportcenter/walk-ofhope-May-18. Individuals (15 years and older): $30; Child (5 years – 14 years): $15; Children under 5 FREE! For additional information, call the Walk hotline at 365-1201. No pets please. The Walk of Hope raises funds and awareness to provide programs and resources at no charge for those living with a cancer diagnosis as well as to their loved ones, in the south suburbs. The pledge goal is $100 per walker. The Cancer Support Center gives strength, guidance and

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support to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The Center is a community-based, volunteerdriven, donor-supported organization. The programs, resources and services are always delivered by professional therapists, counselors, nutritionists, and experts; and are provided in a warm, welcoming and nurturing setting at no cost to participants. The Center had over 8,000 visits from those in need of our resources, over 115 new callers each month, and gave 206 wigs to women who were losing their hair due to chemotherapy. The Center is able to provide these resources to anyone regardless of financial ability because of the generosity of individuals and organizations like you. Offices are located in Homewood and Mokena. For more information about The Cancer Support Center or the Walk of Hope call 798-9171.

associated business and medical decisions being made by businesstypes who may live on the other side of the country. The start-up cost for a new small animal practice is huge and many, if not most, young vets don’t want to work the 50 to 70 hour workweek required to build their own practice. I saw a complaint by a young vet on the VIN website the other day where she was whining that she’s been in practice for over three years now and needs time off to travel! She says she is looking for a job where she “isn’t consumed by veterinary medicine” (I don’t want someone working for me who isn’t consumed by what we do). It’s easier to work for corporate, have all the bennies, not take night and weekend calls, and have the less stressful 30to 35-hour workweek. As I said before, the cost of opening a small private practice can be crushing, especially for a young

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Dear Mark, Please do go on to vet school. We need more guys in the profession! When I was in school in the 1970s our class was about 20 percent women and 80 percent men. Back then it was a maledominated profession. Also, I think back then a lot of young men got hooked on the James Herriot books, which drove even more of them into the profession. For a lot of guys the thought of lying on their belly or side shirtless, in the freezing muck on a dimly lit cobblestone barn floor with their arm up to their shoulder inside a cow’s uterus fighting and straining until the point of physical and mental exhaustion to deliver a calf had a mystical allure. Also back then, almost all small animal practices were oneto three-doctor practices; most vets owned part of the practice and that goal, practice ownership, definitely appealed to men. The old 80-to-20 ratio of my day has reversed to where there are now 20 men to 80 women in vet schools, on the average, nationwide. In fact, I recently heard of one veterinary college out west that is close to 100 percent women. I have my own theories but one published study, which I read recently, gave what they consider to be three main reasons. The first reason given was stagnant and/or low salaries. Men simply can make more money in

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St. Alexander Catholic Church 126th & 71st Avenue, Palos Heights (708) 448-4861

Easter Schedule 2014 Palm Sunday Masses

Saturday, April 12 Vigil 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 13 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. 12:00 Noon & 6:00 p.m.

Holy Thursday - April 17

7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper After Mass, “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament” until Midnight

Good Friday - April 18

3:00 p.m. - “The Celebration of the Passion of the Lord” & Veneration of the Cross 7:00 p.m. - Stations of the Cross

Holy Saturday, April 19

12:00 Noon - Blessing of Easter Baskets 8:00 p.m. - Celebration of the Easter Vigil

Easter Sunday, April 20

Mass Schedule 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:00 Noon (10:30 a.m. Mass in Church & Parish Center) Sacrament of Reconciliation All Saturdays after 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mass. No Reconciliation during Sacred Triduum.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish 10731 W. 131st St., Orland Park 361-4754 Palm Sunday, April 13 Palms will be distributed at all Masses 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A special procession with our children of the Lord will grace the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Masses will also feature a procession.

Holy Thursday, April 17 There will be no morning Mass 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer 7:00 p.m. - Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:00 p.m. to Midnight - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Midnight-Night Prayer

Good Friday, April 18 There will be no morning Mass 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. - Living Stations of the Cross presented by OLW-Teens 7:00 p.m. - Liturgy of the Passion with Passion Play Plays presented by OLW Youth Ministry

Holy Saturday, April 19 There will be no morning Mass 8:30 a.m. - Morning Prayer 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Confessions 12 Noon - Blessing of Easter Foods/Baskets There is no 5:00 p.m. Liturgy 7:30 p.m. - Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday, April 20 The Celebration of the Resurrection Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. No 6:00 p.m. Mass

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Palos Park Community Church 123rd Street and 88th Avenue, Palos Park (708) 448-5220 www.pppcc.org Palm Sunday — April 13 Worship Services 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday Brunch 9:30 a.m. (Make reservations at church office)

Maundy Thursday — April 17

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Communion Service at 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday — April 18

Good Friday Service 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday Svc. 10:00 a.m.

Sanctuary is open all day for prayer

Easter Sunday — April 20 Worship Services 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Worship Service

Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration 86th Ave. and 123rd St. 708-448-1200 Holy Week Schedule

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Palm Sunday - April 13th - 10:00 a.m. Blessing and Procession of the Palms Thursday - April 17th - 7:00 p.m. Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper with Footwashing Good Friday - April 18th - 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of Good Friday Holy Saturday - April 19th - 7:00 p.m. The Great Vigil of Easter Easter Sunday - April 20th - 8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Festival Holy Eucharist

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HOLY WEEK

Palm Sunday, April 13

8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion at all services

Maundy Thursday, April 17

11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Holy Communion / Laying Bare of the Altar

Good Friday, April 18

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd

11:00 a.m. - Service, “Seven Words of Christ” 7:00 p.m. - Tenebrae with Christ Choir, “The Weeping Tree”

708-448-4170 Pastor Wayne A. Basch Palm Sunday, April 13

Sunday, April 20

Saturday, April 19 Please note: NO Regular Service

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6:30 a.m. Sonrise Communion with Outside Procession 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast* hosted by the Youth 9:00 a.m. Family Service with Holy Communion 11:00 a.m. Festival Communion

Maundy Thursday, April 17 7:30 p.m. - Holy Communion

Good Friday, April 18

12:30 p.m. - Noonday Service 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Service

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Easter Sunday, April 20

Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. Festival Worship Service at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.

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12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park 708-361-3650 Rev. Chris Hopkins

7059 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights 708-448-0186 Pastor Greg Janke

A nondenominational service of music, meditation and prayer led by Rev. Chris Hopkins. The Wayside Chapel stands on the highest point of The Center’s grounds and symbolizes the underlying spirituality of all Center programs.

**All Are Welcome To Our Holy Week Services** Palm Sunday, April 13 - 9 & 10:45 a.m. & 6 p.m. Junior Choir will provide special music at the 10:45 service

Palm Sunday Vespers Services, April 13th, 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. All Welcome

Good Friday, April 18 - 7 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Sunrise Easter Morning, April 20 - 6:30 a.m. *Join us for a Continental Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.*

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Easter Morning, April 20 - 9 a.m.

Music will be provided by the Celebration Choir (Childcare is provided at all services)

Death Notices allurgical engineer; many years Donald, 10 grandchildren, brother, of service with International Gordon, and sister, Doris Ludes. Harvester. Member of American Mr. Cooper was born in Orland Welding Society. Park. He was the former owner of Cooper Service, Orland Park, originally known as Paul’s Conoco Paul W. Cooper Paul W. Cooper, 84, of Orland Service. Park, died April 2 at Palos Community Hospital. Joan C. Cronin Visitation was held on April 4, Joan C. Cronin, 84, of Palos Colonial Chapel funeral home. A Heights, died on March 31 at funeral service was held at Cal- home. vary Church of Orland Park on Visitation was held at Van HenApril 5. Interment was at Orland kelum Funeral Home in Palos Memorial Park Cemetery. Heights on April 3. A funeral Mr. Cooper is survived by his Mass was offered at St. Alexanwife, Pearl, daughters, Vicki Grochowski and Janice Hickstein, son, (Continued on page 11)

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Prepare for health care costs during retirement As you save and invest for retirement, what are your ultimate goals? Do you plan on traveling the world? Purchasing a vacation home? Pursuing your hobbies? People often think and plan for these costs. Yet, too often, many of us overlook what potentially could be a major expense during our retirement years: health care. By preparing for these costs, you can help yourself enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Many of us may ignore the impact of health care costs because we just assume Medicare will pay for everything. But that’s not the case. In estimating health care costs during retirement, you may find that $4,000 to $6,000 per year per person for traditional medical expenses is a good starting point, although the amount varies by individual. Furthermore, this figure does not include the costs of long-term care, which can be considerable. To illustrate: The national average for home health aide services is nearly $45,000 per year, and a private room in a nursing home is nearly $84,000 per year, according to a recent survey by Genworth, a financial security company. So what can you do to help cope with these costs? Here are a few suggestions: • Estimate your costs. Try to estimate what your out-of-pocket health care costs might be, based on your health, your age at retirement, whatever supplemental insurance you may carry and other factors.

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• Know the key dates. Things can change in your life, but try to identify, as closely as possible, the age at which you plan to retire. This will help you spot any coverage gaps before you become eligible for Medicare at age 65. Also, be aware of the seven-month window for enrolling in Medicare, beginning three months before your 65th birthday. • Review your insurance options. Medicare-approved insurance companies offer some other parts to Medicare, including Part D, which covers prescription drugs; Medigap, which covers gaps in Parts A and B (in-hospital expenses, doctor services, outpatient care and some preventive services); and Part C (also known as Medicare Advantage, which is designed to replace Parts A, B, Medigap and, potentially, part D). You have several options for Part D, Medigap and Medicare Advantage, each with varying coverage and costs, so choose the plans that best fit your needs. (To learn more about Medicare and supplemental insurance, go

to www.medicare.gov.) • Develop a long-term care strategy. To meet long-term care costs, you could self-insure or purchase insurance coverage. To learn about long-term care insurance solutions, contact your financial advisor. • Invest for growth and rising income. Health care costs typically rise as you move further into retirement, so make sure that a reasonable portion of your assets is allocated to investments with the potential for both growth and rising income. • Think about health care directives. If you were to become incapacitated, you might be unable to make health care decisions — and these decisions may affect not only your quality of life but Submitted photos also your financial situation, and that of your family. Talk to your More than 100 students from Shepard High School and their teachers traveled to the University of legal advisor about establishing a Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the Engineering Open House. health care directive, which allows you to name someone to make choices on your behalf. Health care costs during your retirement may be unavoidable. But by anticipating these costs, you can put yourself in a position to deal with them — and that’s Shepard teachers brought their than 250 exhibits ranging from Shepard High School science a healthy place to be. teachers brought more than 100 of classes to the campus to meet uni- concrete crushing to Newtonian their students recently to the an- versity professors and students to fluid demonstrations. University Jim Van Howe is a financial nual School of Engineering open develop a clearer understanding of students also hosted an ‘Engineeradvisor with Edward Jones Invest- house at the University of Illinois engineering careers and majors. ing Majors Fair’ to explain what ments, in Palos Heights. His office at Urbana-Champaign. The open house featured more each discipline includes. is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Avoid scams when looking to rent In today’s market, fewer people are buying homes so it’s no surprise that dishonest companies and landlords are now targeting renters. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) urges consumers to be aware of these types of scams when looking for an apartment or house. “Scammers often take advantage of people looking for a new place by asking for personal information such as credit history, social security numbers and work history, which leaves the victim open to identity theft,” said Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. Additionally, Bernas noted, “Would be renters may get offers of great deals on the rent. The landlord may attempt to rent a property sight unseen, or in other

cases may avoid meeting with the tenant.” In the past twelve months alone, there have been 97 complaints filed in the “Apartment Finding & Rental Service” category. 4,398 consumers have inquired to the BBB about these companies in the same time frame. The BBB offers the following advice when looking to rent: Check Business Reviews of Northern Illinois Apartment Finding & Rental Service companies for free at www.bbb.org Only deal with individuals and organizations who are local and visit the location you are interested in renting before paying any money or signing any contracts; Be suspicious if you’re asked to only use a wire transfer service for rental payments;

Beware of e-mail correspondence from a potential “landlord” that’s written in poor English or doesn’t make complete sense; Research the average rental rates in the area and be suspicious if the rate is significantly lower; Be wary of agencies guarantying services despite your credit history; Visit as many homes or apartments as you can in order to have a better idea of what your money buys; Don’t give out personal information, like social security, bank account or credit card numbers during a rental search. “Remember, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” adds Bernas. For more information on businesses Shepard High School students Breanna Padecky (left) and Sara Anderson show a little state spirit at you can trust, visit www.bbb.org the Engineering Open House at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Beware scams in tax season trying to victimize taxpayers More than 20,000 taxpayers have been the target of phone calls from scammers impersonating IRS agents and totaling a loss of over 1 million dollars, according to recent reports. This phone scam is just one of the techniques that scammers use to rip-off unsuspecting consumers. The “dirty dozen” is a list of tax scams that the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois is warning consumers about. The phone scam being number one, others on the list include: 2. Identity Theft - The IRS continues to be overwhelmed by identity theft, which occurs when a fraudster uses someone else’s name and social security number to claim refunds. 3. Phishing - If you receive an e-mail that appears to be from the IRS and asks for personal information, it’s most likely a phishing scam that wants your identity and your money. The IRS does not reach out to taxpayers via e-mail, texts or social media, so relay any such messages to phishing@irs.gov. 4. “Free Money” - Be wary of fliers and ads promising “free money” from the IRS or anyone

offering a refund that sounds too good to be true. Some scammers target low-income and elderly people, often through churches, convincing them to claim credits they aren’t entitled to -- and even Social Security rebates that don’t exist. These con artists often charge up-front fees and disappear without a trace before the IRS rejects the claims. The victims don’t just lose the scammer’s “fee” -- they could also get hit with a $5,000 penalty for making intentional errors on their return. 5. Return preparer fraud - From inventing extra children to stealing identities, some preparers are bad news. Make sure your tax preparer has an IRS Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). If a preparer doesn’t put this number on your tax return as required, or fails to sign the form, that should raise a red flag. And watch out for preparers who base fees on the size of your refund. 6. Hiding income offshore Don’t let anyone convince you it’s a good idea to hide income abroad. The IRS has been cracking down on taxpayers who do this and has collected billions of dollars in back taxes and penalties from

tax cheats since 2009. 7. Fake charities - It’s common for scammers to create fake charities to fraudulently collect money -- especially in the wake of disasters. Before giving money to a charity, verify that the organization is legitimate and that your donations will be tax deductible by using the IRS’s Exempt Organizations Select Check. And don’t give cash -- use a check or credit card so you have proof of payment. Inflating income and credits 8. Boosting income or expenses - Getting bigger credits than you deserve can get you in big trouble with the IRS. If you get caught, you’ll have to return any fraudulent refund and pay interest and penalties on any amount owed. 9. Frivolous arguments - Trying to get out of paying taxes? Here are some arguments that will never work: “Filing a tax return is voluntary”, “only goldbased money is taxable” or “your state isn’t part of the United States.” Anyone who tries to tell you differently can’t be trusted. These are considered frivolous arguments and will be rejected, and you could face a number of penalties.

10. Falsely claiming no income -Taxpayers who fall prey to schemes convincing them to falsely report their taxable income as zero could face a penalty of $5,000. 11. Evading taxes - Some shady investment advisers and tax preparers are creating and promoting complicated tax structures and shelters that clients can use to evade taxes -- often involving multiple entities and offshore accounts. If someone has tried to convince you to evade taxes, report the incident using Form 14157. 12. Abuse of trusts - Common schemes recommend you transfer money into trusts to reduce your income and avoid paying taxes. While there are appropriate uses of trusts, the IRS has seen a growing number of people improperly using them. The rules governing trusts can be very complicated, so to avoid getting caught up in an illegal arrangement, the IRS recommends consulting with a tax professional. “These scams are spreading and consumers need to understand the risk of financial harm that can occur to them by providing personal

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Foresters Camera Club welcomes prospective members for pizza The party will be held where the club meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, at 7 p.m., Local winners of the Foresters Camera Club’s Print of the Month contest honored in March were Bruce Dawson, of Orland Park, for his “Hibiscus” in the category of digital projected image (left), and at Palos United Methodist Church, 121st Street and Harlem Avenue. in Palos Heights. On May 6, the Foresters will conduct the Print of the Year competition, with talented photographers serving as judges. Craig Adams, of Palos Park, for his photo titled “ Mountain Reflection” in the DPI Specials category. This yea’s Foresters awards banquet will be held on Tuesday, May 20, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Little The public is invited to attend the Foresters’annual pizza party on Tuesday, April 15, to meet the Joe’s Pizza, 167th and 80th Avenue in Tinley Park. The cost is $15 at the door. As always, the public members and find out what FCC is all about. Prospective visitors will watch members vote for new is encouraged to view the clubs website often for further updates and information for workshops and club officers, vote for FCC (MVP) Most Valuable Photographer and select the special category topics planned field trips at http://foresterscameraclub.org/ or by contacting Club President Bob Dietz at 921-0208 or Vicki Cobb at 420-0082. for the next club year.

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Raiders on the move to further improve The Enright family “Powers Up” before the inaugural 5K Raider Run/Walk begins last Saturday morning at St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights. The race raised funds to further improve the parish school’s technology labs and programs. For more on the long-awaited, much publicized event, see Page 4.

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Uplifting experience

Victory gives Spartans psychological boost

By Ken Karrson The victory amount rose by just one, but the confidence level grew exponentially because of it. In a nutshell, that described Oak Lawn’s baseball week, which featured a 10-7 win over Morton last Tuesday as its lone legitimate high point. However, that triumph also represented a breakthrough for the Spartans, whose first three outings of the year all ended with them as a shutout victim. The last of those occurred on Monday, when Sandburg’s Matthias Dietz overwhelmed Oak Lawn batters and fired a no-hitter in what became a 7-0 Eagles victory in their season-opener. Dietz struck out nine straight men to begin the contest and finished the day with 12 whiffs. “This guy came out and was just as good,” Spartans coach Bill Gerny said, comparing Dietz with Lincoln-Way Central hurler Brandon Bass and a trio of St. Rita pitchers who had stymied Oak Lawn previously. “The wind was blowing in pretty hard and we were swinging backwards. That was a pretty solid team, top to bottom, with pitching, defense and everything.” The Spartans’ only real chance to do any damage against Dietz was in the fourth stanza, when their first two hitters drew walks. A successful pickoff play at sec-

ond base undermined Oak Lawn, which then saw Sandburg survive an ensuing error on a bunt and emerge from the inning unscathed. Spartans pitcher Mitch Swatek threw credibly himself over the first four frames, as the Eagles held just a 1-0 edge at that point. Jim Landgraf’s two-run triple keyed a three-run surge for Sandburg in the fifth, and the visitors cruised in an easy winner as Alec Martinez contributed a pair of hits to their cause as well. Oak Lawn 10 Morton 7 The Spartans ended their scoring dry spell by plating single runs in both the third and fourth innings on Tuesday, but that still left them staring at a 3-2 deficit as they prepared to bat against the Mustangs in the top of the fifth. Things changed quickly, however. Swatek’s two-RBI double fueled a three-run uprising, and then Oak Lawn tallied twice more in the seventh to put itself on the brink of a triumph. Morton thwarted the plan with its three runs in the bottom of that same stanza, but only momentarily as the Spartans answered with a game-clinching three-spot in the eighth. Brandon Quillin’s two-run single was the key hit in Oak Lawn’s final plate appearance.

Ryne Melnik (RBI singles in the fourth and seventh), Joe Dodaro (RBI double) and Matt Dunne (RBI single) were other offensive notables. The latter also bagged the pitching victory by going the distance and striking out 12. “It seems like our problem right now is closing out games — we should have closed this one out in the seventh,” Gerny said. “But this was the first game where our bats finally started to do something. “We’ve been seeing the No. 1 pitcher on [some of] the best teams in the state, but we were able to do a little damage against [Morton’s] No. 1, who would be a top pitcher in our conference but isn’t a Division I recruit. I think the Morton game was a shot in the arm for everybody and it gave [our athletes] a little bit of confidence.” Lincoln-Way North 5 Oak Lawn 4 That wasn’t merely wishful thinking on Gerny’s part. Although the Spartans were unable to claim another triumph the rest of the week, they also did nothing to embarrass themselves against a trio of respectable opponents. First up were the Phoenix, who had been one of the south suburbs’ premier diamond contingents a year ago. Still formidable, LincolnWay North nevertheless found (Continued on page 2)

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Shepard shortstop Eric Horbach uncorks a throw to first that completes a double play during the Astros’ 1-0 South Suburban Conference crossover victory over Tinley Park last Wednesday.

Pitcher (almost) perfect

Smith’s one-hitter highlights Astros’ performances

“He came to me in the second inning and told me he didn’t feel His common surname belies an right,” DiFoggio said. “I asked him if he wanted to come out, uncommon mound presence. At least that’s been the case so but he said he’d keep going. My far for Brett Smith. The Shepard advice to him was to throw at 70 junior was given a decent buildup or 75 percent. prior to the 2014 baseball season “He was pretty dominating, — Astros coach Frank DiFoggio and that was him at about 75 tabbed him as a potential eight- percent.” game winner if injury could be Smith appeared to get stronavoided — and Smith has vali- ger as the game progressed. At the time of his conversation with dated that optimism. He didn’t collect a win in his DiFoggio, Smith had yet to regisinitial outing, but his seven-strike- ter a strikeout. Tinley did pose a out, one-hit effort versus Harlan minor threat in the fifth inning By Ken Karrson around because we don’t throw than walks, but more important did open some eyes. Smith contin- after being helped along by a strikes, we can get burned by to their overall well-being was ued operating in that same high dropped third strike, but Smith Richards not only carried big anybody.” Richards’ own robust 17-hit at- gear last Wednesday, and this time exited from the tight spot one sticks last week, but it put them to The most vivid example of tack. Besides Chiaramonte (3-for- his work was rewarded. batter later. good use more often than not. Richards’ uncertainty on the hill 6 with two doubles, four RBI and Like Harlan before it, Tinley The Astros (2-2, 1-0) tallied on Early in a baseball season, pitch- occurred Saturday, when it was two runs), other key figures at managed to collect just one hit Adam Gregory’s fielder’s choice, ers are supposed to be ahead of unable to maintain a 9-0 lead the plate were Shane Mills (3-for- off Smith, and the Titans were which chased in Jake Hart, who hitters in terms of settling into a gained on the Caravan within 5, three RBI), AJ Sanchez (two set down on third strikes a to- had singled earlier in the second groove. And when outdoor prac- the first two frames. Not only hits, double, two RBI, three runs), tal of nine times. Shepard wasn’t stanza. Gregory beat a relay throw tices have pretty much been non- did Mt. Carmel eventually erase Charlie Zeschke (two hits, double, exactly tearing the cover off the to first despite running on an existent due to cold temperatures that large deficit, it inched ahead two RBI, four runs), Mallo (two ball, either, but Smith made sure ankle that had been injured in and soggy fields, the theory would in the top of the eighth with a hits, double, one run) and Nate that the run his team scored in the first inning. seem to be especially applicable. solo homer. Natividad (two doubles, two runs, the second inning was enough to “He smelled that RBI,” DiFog The Bulldogs, however, never Kyle Garrett’s single and a walk one RBI). produce a South Suburban Con- gio said with a chuckle. “He received that news. to Eric Mallo began the Bulldogs’ Richards 14 ference crossover victory. busted it down there, bad ankle “We’re living proof of the oppo- portion of the eighth, but they Stagg 4 Interestingly, Smith’s latest im- and all.” site,” Richards coach Brian Wujcik were down to their last out be- Sidestepping what would have pressive exhibition almost never As for Smith, his rapid ascent said. “We’re struggling to throw fore Shawn Chiaramonte saved been a devastating setback kept happened. has been fueled by both natural strikes, but luckily, we’ve been the day with his game-winning the Bulldogs in a positive frame able to outslug a few teams. In two-RBI double. of mind entering a rare Sunday our first five games, we’re swing- “You know it’s not over [at 9- contest, but Wujcik didn’t want ing the bats pretty well — we got 0] against a team like that, but that to become overconfidence. a double-digit number of hits in our pitchers just could not shut “We said, ‘Just because you three of those.” them down,” Wujcik said of the beat Mt. Carmel yesterday doesn’t And in each instance, that Caravan. “They kept chipping mean Stagg’s not going to show resulted in a Bulldogs victory. away. up,’” Wujcik said. “You can’t take Richards downed Harlan 9-5 last “On the one hand, we did a nice Stagg for granted.” Monday, then added decisions over job of not giving up. But we didn’t In the event a reminder was By Ken Karrson outburst in the top of the fifth Mt. Carmel (16-15 in eight in- have to make it so close.” needed, the Chargers provided with one of their own, which nings) and Stagg (14-4 in six in- While Mt. Carmel certainly did it by scoring twice in both the All good things must come to shaved their deficit to a single nings) on Saturday and Sunday, its fair share toward generating second and third stanzas. While an end. run. Brad Wood’s two-RBI double respectively. runs, Richards inadvertently aid- Richards was able to counter St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus and Mike Kornacker’s sacrifice fly The Bulldogs also dropped two ed the Caravan’s cause by giving those uprisings and establish a certainly doesn’t dispute that sen- were responsible for inching St. verdicts, as Sandburg (13-1 in five them a baker’s dozen worth of 6-4 lead after three innings, Wu- timent. What he had been won- Laurence closer. innings) and De La Salle (6-5) got baserunners through either free jcik didn’t breathe easier until his dering, though, was how his own In their next plate appearance, the better of them in Tuesday passes or hit batsmen. That was guys erupted for a six-spot in the players would react when finally the Vikings finished their comeand Wednesday clashes. in addition to Mt. Carmel’s 15 bottom of the sixth and brought faced with such a circumstance. back with a flourish. Rob Guti “We’ve got work to do,” Wujcik hits. the game to a premature halt via Lotus got his answer Satur- errez’s pinch-hit single and Lake said. “We can hit with anybody, Only one of the Bulldogs’ five the slaughter rule. day in Indianapolis, where the Central’s error on a sacrifice bunt (Continued on page 5) but if we allow teams to hang hurlers delivered more strikeouts Vikings competed in a two-day got things rolling for St. Laurence, baseball event. Prior to traveling and Mike Finger (double), Frank to Indiana, St. Laurence had won Greco and Kornacker all supplied seven games in a row, including RBI hits as the locals rallied to five in Arizona, and most of those post a 9-5 triumph. victories had been realized with “Our guys did a real good job relatively little difficulty. of forgetting about that [earlier The Vikings also picked up a win game],” Lotus said. “To see us on Friday at the tournament, that rebound was great. It was huge one a 14-2 rout of Carroll, Ind. because it’s going to have to hapSo when St. Laurence took the pen again sometime, so this is field on Saturday versus Westfield, really good information for us there was no reason for its athletes to have.” Alex Hitney also made a reto think in negative terms. Lotus didn’t, either, but he also covery of sorts. Although he wasn’t about to immediately mark had logged a pitching win over another entry on the “W” side of Lincoln-Way Central the Monday the ledger. before, he did so while giving up “When everything’s going good, three walks, hitting three batit’s everybody’s nature to grow a ters and looking far less imposlittle complacent,” he said. ing than he had in his previous Whether that happened to the starting assignment in Arizona. Vikings is up for debate. Indisput- That changed on Saturday, even able, however, is the fact that St. though Hitney needed a bit of an Laurence suffered a humbling 7- offensive bailout. 1 defeat. Then to compound the Kornacker also registered an situation, it slipped behind Lake RBI in the first stanza when he Central 5-1 in Saturday’s second singled home Nate Tholl, who contest. had doubled. “That’s one of the things you Westfield (Ind.) 7 1 think about as a coach — when St. Laurence you have that adversity, are you Kornacker didn’t have much worrying too much about the trouble with Westfield until his game before or the previous at- defense had difficulty getting bat?” Lotus said. “As soon as we to the baseball. A misplayed fly lost that first game, were we go- ball and dropped popup presented Photo by Jeff Vorva ing to dwell on it too much? I Westfield with a couple fourththink there was a little bit of that inning gifts, which were quickly at the beginning [against Lake converted into runs as a triple Central].” and single followed. 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Hitting on all cylinders

Offensive punch gives Bulldogs winning week

By Ken Karrson

ability and the player’s willingness to learn. Among those teaching Smith has been Shepard grad Mike Recchia, now a pitcher in the professional minor leagues. “In the offseason, Brett was Mike Recchia’s throwing partner,” DiFoggio said. “Brett’s a sponge — if he can pick something up from somebody, he will. He would pick Mike’s brain, asking him, ‘What about this? What about that?’ “Mike still preaches a lot of things I was telling him to do, which makes me happy because it shows that what I’ve been teaching must work. I think that influenced Brett.” Shepard 7 Stagg 4 While crisp pitching on both sides was the main ingredient in Wednesday’s encounter, it was a missing one when the Astros and Chargers met up last Tuesday. The teams’ combined 11 runs came on just eight hits, but both clubs benefited from a rash of free passes. Shepard drew 10 walks in all, three of which were part of its five-run opening stanza. John (Continued on page 5

Not averse to adversity

Vikings rebound smartly from initial loss

Fancy footwork

“It definitely changed the game in a lot of ways,” Lotus said, referring to the Vikings’ shaky fielding, “and we really didn’t recover. I was frustrated more with our lack of focus in that inning. Those were [the kind of] plays we have been making. “Bad things are going to [occasionally] happen, but we’ve got to find a way to stop the bleeding. Especially in high school baseball, three runs is nothing, so we just had to try to get out of that. But we didn’t play defense, and that’s always going to hurt you against a good team.” So, too, is a lack of batting punch. St. Laurence (9-1) suffered through such an affliction, as it managed just four hits in the contest. TJ Marik’s single accounted for the Vikes’ lone RBI in the fourth frame. “For as good as we’ve been, I didn’t think we had great atbats,” Lotus said. “It was frustrating.” St. Laurence 14 Carroll 2 Far less so was the Vikings’ display versus Carroll on Friday, which featured them taking command by putting up back-to-back six-spots in the third and fourth innings. St. Laurence faced a pitcher bound for Wichita State University in the fall, but who was backed by a sometimes-sketchy defense. An error prolonged the Vikings’ third at-bat, and once they plated “a few runs, it flowed pretty well.” And that production flowed from several sources. Nine different St. Laurence players knocked in at least one run, and Kornacker (two doubles), Roger Wilson (double) and Greco (double) all hit safely more than once. “I think this is our deepest lineup offensively,” Lotus said. “That’s been the biggest thing (Continued on page 4)

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Forget the stiff upper lip — make it a hairy one

Leo The Lip couldn’t do the job. Now, maybe it’s time for the Cubs to seek out a hairy upper lip instead. As Chicagoans continue to bask in the afterglow of a world championship captured by a team most of them had forgotten existed until just recently, one fan brought up a good point while conversing with a couple of friends a week or so ago. I wasn’t one of those friends, but since they were sitting outside and I was busy trying to look as if I were doing yard work right next door, eavesdropping was ridiculously easy. Most of their conversation was of the basic guys-talking-sports variety, but during the gabfest, an interesting observation was made by the aforementioned fan: The Blackhawks had become the fourth Chicago-based title winner in a row to be coached by a guy with a mustache. Preceding Joel Quenneville were White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Bulls coach Phil Jackson and Bears coach Mike Ditka. Lovie Smith, on the contrary, is clean-shaven, which may have had more to do with the Bears’ inability to beat the Indianapolis Colts a few years ago in the Super Bowl than Rex Grossman’s quarterbacking inadequacies. And that got me to thinking about some of the past shortcomings of Chicago teams. As I was growing up, success and Chicago sports were mutually exclusive terms. There were a few close calls — the 1969 Cubs, under the guidance of Leo “The Lip” Durocher, suffered the most infamous late-season collapse, but the 1967 White Sox, 1970-71 Blackhawks and 1974-75 Bulls also disappointed millions. The Sox were just one game out of first place with five to play in ’67, but they proceeded to take an 0-fer against the cellar-dwelling Kansas City Athletics and a sub-.500 Washington Senators club. The Hawks blew a 3-2 advantage in the ’71 Stanley Cup Finals — not to mention a 2-0 lead in the third period of Game 7 against Montreal — and the Bulls were also unable to close the deal on the Golden State Warriors in the 1975 Western Conference finals after going up 3-2 in the series. The Warriors won Game 6 in Oakland and Game 7 in Chicago, then swept Washington to earn the franchise’s lone NBA championship to date. What do all those Chicago failures have in common? The men at the helm of each team

— Eddie Stanky (White Sox), Billy Reay (Blackhawks) and Dick Motta (Bulls) — were like Durocher in that they did not sport any facial hair. Since the Cubs are the only Chicago pro team without a title to its credit sometime in the past 25 years, it’s time for the Ricketts family to take firm action. Sure, they could convince Lou Piniella to grow a mustache, but that wouldn’t really count because it’s not the manager’s normal look. No, the Cubs need to put in charge someone whose razor’s been idle for a long time. Some of you may doubt the power of the mustache, but take a look at history — many dictators and despots have worn them, and they ruled over entire countries, although straightening out the Cubs would admittedly demand even greater effort. There’ve been plenty of notables who’ve become famous in part because of the facial hair they’ve worn, and not just folks in sports. If Cubs ownership is truly serious about wanting to bring a championship to the north side of Chicago for the first time since the Model T was the automobile of choice, I hereby offer a few managerial suggestions: • Rollie Fingers: Possessor of the finest handlebar mustache in modern baseball history, the former Oakland A’s reliever was part of three world championship teams in the early 1970s. That’s three more than the Cubs won back then, or ever since. He might not have a coaching track record indicating his readiness for the job, but Fingers’ solid playing career and storied mustache speak volumes as to his actual capabilities. • Hulk Hogan: For years, the World Wrestling Federation superstar regularly bucked long odds and survived brutal makebelieve beatings at the hands of nefarious behemoths such as Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd, so he wouldn’t be intimidated by the presence of Albert Pujols in the batter’s box or Roy Halladay on the mound. And since he’d be the largest Cub — assuming the organization could find a uniform to fit him — the well-muscled, heavily mustached Hogan also wouldn’t be afraid to deal swiftly with malingerers on his own club. • Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger: He safely landed a stricken airliner on the Hudson River in 2009 and displayed an incredible sense of calm in the face of peril. Those nerves of steel would get put to the test by a team that’s constantly in danger of crashing and burning, but the rock-steady “Sully”

would likely be equal to the challenge. • Geraldo Rivera: He didn’t find anything in Al Capone’s vaults, but maybe his luck will improve if he can convince Casey Stengel’s heirs to let him have access to the former Yankees manager’s personal archives. After all, Casey managed well enough to win 37 World Series games and seven titles, or five more championships than the Cubs have managed in the last 110 seasons. • Tom Selleck: I know he wore a Detroit Tigers cap while portraying detective Thomas Magnum in the 1980s, but Selleck sports one of America’s bestknown mustaches, so he’s worth the gamble. And since “Magnum P.I.” aired for about eight seasons and was strong in the ratings for most of that time, he knows a little something about delivering a hit and converting it into a [long] run. • Gene Shalit: I’m sure the veteran movie critic is familiar enough with baseball through his reviews of films like “Eight Men Out” and “Field of Dreams” to understand what’s needed from a manager. And since his job has required sitting through screenings of horror flicks as well, the bushy-lipped Shalit should be completely unfazed by the nightmarish on-field displays that have so frequently marked Chicago Cubs baseball. • David Crosby: He and his mustache have survived drug and alcohol addiction and a liver transplant, dealt with obesity and battled diabetes. Anything the Cubs throw at the aging rocker can’t be any worse than that — hopefully. • Yosemite Sam: When it comes to being animated, Lou Piniella has nothing on this classic Warner Brothers character. Sam, of course, is ageless, so he won’t grow old before our eyes, and since the Cubs’ antics have so often bordered on the cartoonish, he might be the best fit of all. •Those are just a few of the possibilities. There are others, ranging from Burt Reynolds to Jeff Foxworthy to Wilford Brimley, so the pool of qualified applicants is rather deep. Now, it’s up to the Cubs to act. The team’s management needs to think outside the box and make a drastic move to end more than a century’s worth of futility. And as has already been proven in the Windy City, those guys who raise hair on their upper lip are also capable of helping their clubs raise a championship trophy. So go ahead, Ricketts family, invest in a mustache. Unlike in 1969, 1984 and 2003, maybe your organization will finally stop falling short by a whisker.

Not numbed by the numbers Knights make progress during winless week in Florida By Ken Karrson One glance at the numbers suggests a disappointing trip. After all, Chicago Christian lost just seven times in all of 2013. Thus, dropping four straight contests in the span of just five days, as the Knights did last week in Florida, definitely goes against the grain. And Christian coach Eric Brauer admitted that his club’s first two performances in the Sunshine State were indeed disappointing, not so much because of the losses themselves, but because of 12 total errors. The miscues forced the Knights to absorb resounding defeats against both Pembroke Pines (12-2 in six innings) and SLAM Charter (12-0 in five innings). But following Tuesday’s setback, Brauer assembled his guys for a two-hour practice, which consisted largely of fielding drills. A three-hour session was conducted on Wednesday. “I was pretty frustrated with my kids that we didn’t compete,” Brauer said. “We just absolutely did not play defense [in those two games]. We probably don’t beat either of those teams even if we do play [good] defense, but without it we weren’t competitive at all. “We took ground balls and fly balls for an hour and 15 minutes [on Tuesday]. We just needed to see the ball live [some more]. We had a great practice and got a lot done.” While all that practice didn’t make Christian perfect in a winloss sense, it did result in two consecutive errorless outings. The Knights (5-5) still fell short of both Pleasure Ridge Park (2-0)

and Highland Christian Academy (3-2) on Thursday and Friday, respectively, but Brauer came away far more content with his guys’ effort. “It was massive progress,” he said. “We were right there with them and we played clean games. It shows what kind of team we can be [with solid defense]. “No offense to anybody on our schedule, but we’re not going to see teams as good as these when we get home. Pleasure Ridge Park won a state championship in Kentucky and was 23rd in the nation [in 2013], and three of the four teams we played had played 18-to20 games already. And they’ve all been outside since practice started in January. “We played four very good teams. It was frustrating to go 0-4, but you get an idea of where you are. We turned it around and played very well [later], and we know we’re heading in the right direction.” Pembroke Pines (Fla.) 12 Chicago Christian 2 By scoring twice in their half of the fifth, the Knights dodged a slaughter-rule defeat on Monday — at least momentarily. Pembroke Pines created the requisite 10run margin by plating one run in the sixth. Seven of the 12 runs scored against Christian were unearned, as the squad committed a halfdozen miscues. That didn’t spare pitcher Josh Novak from getting tagged with a tough defeat, however, or lessen the impact of the lopsided loss. “In addition to them being the best team we saw down there, we played a poor game on our end,”

Mustangs hit the field, earn first-week split By Ken Karrson

Bartosh Reprinted from June 24, 2010

The wait is over

Brauer said. “That was a very bad combination. It was good to be outside, but it took a little bit of adjusting and a couple days to settle in.” Sean O’Meara’s groundout accounted for the Knights’ lone RBI. They finished with only four hits. SLAM Charter (Fla.) 12 Chicago Christian 2 It was more of the same on Tuesday, thanks to six more Knights mistakes in the field, which led to nine unearned markers for SLAM Charter. And again, Christian’s meager four-hit attack was nowhere near enough to change its fortunes. Christian Bolhuis was the losing pitcher despite being nicked for just five hits. Pleasure Ridge Park 2 Chicago Christian 0 The Knights’ scoring drought continued on Thursday, but their vastly improved defense kept them in the hunt the entire way. Ron Clark’s single and a walk to Trevor Wolterink helped Christian place men on second and third with two outs in the third, but it was unable to break through and trailed 1-0 through six innings. Jack De Vries’ single in the seventh gave the Knights a bit of last-ditch hope, but a double play brought things to a halt. Christian collected a total of five hits. “Give credit to their pitcher,” Brauer said. “We never got into any rhythm on offense.” Freshman Dan Vos was saddled with the pitching loss, but Brauer was pleased with his hurler’s sixhit, five-strikeout exhibition during his six-inning stint. (Continued on page 5)

powered a pair of grand slams, becoming just the 15th player in When their 2013 season ended Illinois high school history to go deeper into the state tournament deep twice with the bags filled in than any program predecessor, the same game. Evergreen Park baseball players He wasn’t alone in inflicting knew they had a long time to pain upon Peotone, however. savor the feat before seeing the “Everybody up and down the field again. lineup hit,” Smyth said. And then nine months basically Besides squaring Evergreen’s became 10, due to a snowy winter record at 2-2, the dual wins over that left area diamonds a mess the Blue Devils also enabled the even after the white stuff had Mustangs to recapture a bit of melted. The Mustangs did get the feeling they had during last in some defensive work on their spring’s run to a first-ever secschool’s artificial-turf football field tional championship contest. once preseason practices officially “Because of that delay [at the began, but nothing more extensive start of this season], it’s been diffithan that. cult to get that back,” Smyth said. So veteran coach Mark Smyth “There’s a confidence [among the anticipated his hitters being a players], but you still have to little behind the learning curve. get on the field and have some What he didn’t figure on was success to get that feeling back having an additional delay, as a completely.” handful of games were postponed It returned soon enough to salduring the opening week of the vage Saturday’s first game after 2014 schedule. Peotone pitcher Kale Maupin had Evergreen was one of the last hamstrung Evergreen through the area squads to face live competi- first five innings. The Mustangs tion, and when it finally did the did push across three runs during results weren’t what Mustangs that stretch, but they also struck players and coaches wanted. out seven times. Evergreen fell short of Brother Evergreen doubled its run total Rice (4-1) and Morgan Park (5- against the Devils’ bullpen, using 1) last Monday and Tuesday, re- RBI hits from Corey Miller, Brenspectively. dan Walsh and Mike Rizzo. Their “We played two good teams singles came after Sean Miller had right out of the gate,” Smyth reached base on an error. said. “But that’s not an excuse. “And that was all after two For me, it’s always better to play outs,” Smyth said. “We didn’t good competition.” battle with two strikes real well And seeing that good competi- earlier in the week, but we did tion paid dividends on Saturday, a really good job here. I’m real as the Mustangs swept both ends happy with the kids. of a doubleheader from Peotone. “You sort of have to grind out Evergreen rallied from a Game at-bats until you get comfortable. 1 deficit by scoring three times We changed our approach with in the sixth inning to grab a 6-4 two strikes, and everything was triumph. [hit] up the middle or to the op There was no need for late hero- posite field.” ics in the second contest, as the Two guys who were able to Mustangs piled up 11 runs over solve Maupin were Corey Miller the first three frames and eventu- and Dan Kohler, each of whom ally secured a 16-6 slaughter-rule swatted a homer. Rizzo also had victory over the Blue Devils. Play- an earlier RBI single. ing the lead role in Game 2 was ju- Brian Pall pitched the first six nior shortstop Mark Martin, who innings for the Mustangs to gain

Spartans (Continued from page 1) itself in arrears of Oak Lawn by a 4-3 score through six innings on Wednesday. The Phoenix squeezed out the tying run in their half of the seventh, however, and then tallied again in the eighth to snatch an apparent victory away from the Spartans. “That was a tough one,” Gerny said. “So far, I think that was the best game we’ve played. LincolnWay North has a great program, but we went toe-to-toe with them and had them on the ropes. We had a chance to close them out. “Lincoln-Way North players were jumping around and celebrating after they won — when was the last time you saw that when a team beat Oak Lawn? We’re putting a scare in some teams. It’d be nice to shock them all the way.” The Spartans expunged a 21 Phoenix lead by tallying three times in the fifth inning, with singles by Justin Swatek, John Roberts and Matt Witkowski serving as the RBI generators. Oak Lawn nearly picked up another marker in that stanza, but Kevin Zurek was thrown out at home. On that latter play, Gerny felt his player had been the victim of obstruction after Zurek stole third. When a throw was wide of the base, Zurek tried to advance, but his progress was initially slowed by Lincoln-Way North’s third baseman. “I went to the dugout and said to our pitching coach, Nick Chigas, ‘This is probably going to come back and bite us,’” Gerny said. “And sure enough it did. If there’s a [strange] way to lose a game, we’re going to find it.” Both Quillin and reliever Ray Walker pitched well for the Spartans in a losing cause. Gerny was especially pleased with Walker’s work. “Facing top competition, he was throwing strikes and making big pitches,” Gerny said. “I think he did extremely well considering the circumstances.” Maine South 4 Oak Lawn 3 Twelve innings were required to declare a winner on Thursday, and it was the Hawks reigning superior after overcoming a 3-0 deficit that the Spartans had created through 4 ½ innings. “We’re racking up the innings, which is good because we’re getting our pitchers a lot of work,” Gerny said. “Both Maine South and Lincoln-Way North were more polished. Their hitters were making contact and putting pressure on our defense to make plays, but it’s great that we’re playing teams that are forcing us to play almost perfect to beat them.” Oak Lawn (1-6) constructed its lead by tallying twice in the sec-

ond stanza and once in the third. Delivering the RBI were Roberts, Witkowski and Mitch Swatek, all of them doing so with singles. The Spartans enjoyed their finest offensive day of the young season as they banged out 12 hits, half of which were evenly split between Swatek and Dunne. Melnik added two hits, including a double that narrowly missed being a homer in the 11th. “The ball hit off the fence and he was already at second by the time it got there,” Gerny said. “He was really motoring and I signaled for him to come to third, but he was thrown out. It had to be a perfect relay to get him and, of course, it was a perfect throw.” Swatek absorbed the loss, even though he was highly effective throughout his six-plus innings of relief. He whiffed eight during that span and allowed only four hits. Brother Rice 5 Oak Lawn 1 With available arms dwindling, Gerny called on freshman Chad Cwik to oppose the Crusaders on Sunday. Cwik responded by holding Brother Rice to one earned run over 3 2/3 frames. “I was excited for him,” Gerny said. “He kept his composure and didn’t lose his cool. For a freshman to come into that situation was good. “I told our freshman coaches he probably won’t be back down. He gives us another option [on the hill].” All would have been good for the Spartans if they had been able to solve Crusaders hurler Ian McGinnis, but they “didn’t have the hitting to keep up with [Rice].” Oak Lawn managed only four hits off McGinnis, one of which was Zurek’s RBI single in the opening stanza. While Crusaders standout Kevin Biondic didn’t inflict harm upon the Spartans, others did. Erich Lieser (two hits), Colin Shea (tworun double), Andrew Dyke (RBI single) and Mike Massey (RBI single) were Rice’s headliners, and the Crusaders also benefited from 10 walks and seven stolen bases. Lieser was responsible for three of the thefts. “Right now, teams can afford to do it to us because we’re struggling, but we can’t give these good teams extra outs,” Gerny said. “This is a tough 1-6 to look at. You never know how the kids will look at it, but we’ve got to stay intense.” The Spartans began defense of their South Suburban Conference Red championship this past Monday versus cross-town neighbor Richards. They were to meet again on Tuesday.

the win. Reliever Aaron Green VanZee finished up with an uneventful seventh. *** Ironically, on a day that he will never forget, Martin actually registered the last out in Evergreen’s four-run first inning. He left the bases loaded, something that would not happen again. Martin’s first grand slam was the crushing blow in a seven-run outburst, which the Mustangs used to shove the Devils into a double-digit hole during the third inning. His second blast brought the contest to an end via the slaughter rule in the fifth. Rizzo and KeyShawn Carpenter both drove in two runs for Evergreen, while Corey Miller and Kevin Farmer added one RBI apiece. The Mustangs’ 12-hit barrage made it an easy day for winning pitcher JR Wazio. Evergreen’s hot hitting continued this past Monday, as it rolled over Argo 12-1 in both teams’ South Suburban Conference Red opener. A rematch was slated for Tuesday and the Mustangs visit Bremen for conference crossover game today.

Statistics Evergreen Park 000 010 0 — 1 Brother Rice 011 002 x — 4 Evergreen Park LP: Meisl (0-1). Brother Rice 2B: Hilliard, Sullivan. RBI: Hilliard 2, Massey, Musielak. WP: Alarcon (2-0). Final Morgan Park Evergreen Park Evergreen Parl LP: Ziebarth (0-1).

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Final Evergreen Park 6-16 Peotone 4-6 Evergreen Park (Game 1) 2B: B. Walsh. HR: Kohler, C. Miller. RBI: C. Miller 2, Rizzo 2, Kohler, B. Walsh. WP: Pall (1-0). Evergreen Park (Game 2) HR: Martin 2. RBI: Martin 8, Carpenter 2, Rizzo 2, Farmer, C. Miller. WP: Wazio (1-0).

week, although it did muster up enough potency to defeat Evergreen Park 4-1 on Monday. However, sandwiched between Rice’s wins over the Mustangs and Oak Lawn were low-scoring setbacks against Joliet Catholic Academy and Morgan Park. Four errors proved costly to the Crusaders (8-3) versus the Hilltoppers, whose four runs were all unearned. That pinned a hard-luck loss on Rice pitcher Mike Enriquez, whose only serious trouble came in the fourth inning when JCA plated three of its runs. The Crusaders’ base hits numbered just two: doubles by Joe Crowley and Kyle Hilliard in the second and fifth frames, respectively. Morgan Park 3 Brother Rice 1 The Crusaders were limited to four hits on Saturday by Mustangs hurler Elijah McKinnis, who went the distance at the US Steel Yard in Gary, Ind. McKinnis did yield seven free passes, but he also fanned six and aided his pitching effort with a two-run double as a batter in the fourth. Dyke’s triple and Brian Musielak’s sacrifice fly during its next at-bat got one of those runs back for Rice, but it was unable to make further inroads. Musielak took the pitching defeat despite striking out seven and walking only one.

Statistics Sandburg 000 132 1 — 7 Oak Lawn 000 000 0 — 0 Sandburg 3B: Landgraf. RBI: Landgraf 2. WP: Dietz (1-0). Oak Lawn LP: M. Swatek (0-1). Oak Lawn 001 130 23 — 10 Morton 200 101 30 — 7 Oak Lawn 2B: Dodaro, Swatek. RBI: Dunne 2, Melnik 2, Quillin 2, M. Swatek 2, Dodaro. WP: Dunne (1-1). Oak Lawn 010 030 00 — 4 Lincoln-Way North 010 200 11 — 5 Oak Lawn RBI: Roberts, J. Swatek, Witkowski. LP: Walker (0-1). Oak Lawn 021 000 000 000 — 3 Maine South 000 011 100 001 — 4 Oak Lawn 2B: Dunne, Melnik, M. Swatek. RBI: Roberts, M. Swatek, Witkowski. LP: M. Swatek (0-2). Oak Lawn 100 000 0 — 1 Brother Rice 010 112 x — 5 Oak Lawn RBI: Zurek. LP: Cwik (0-1). Brother Rice 2B: Shea. RBI: Shea 2, Dyke, Gonzalez, Massey. WP: McGinnis (2-1). JCA 000 310 0 — 4 Brother Rice 000 000 0 — 0 Brother Rice 2B: Crowley, Hilliard. LP: Enriquez (1-1).

Joliet Catholic Academy 4 Morgan Park 000 210 0 — 3 Brother Rice 0 Brother Rice 000 100 0 — 1 The Crusaders’ offense was Brother Rice 3B: Dyke. RBI: Musielak. relatively quiet earlier in the LP: Musielak (1-1).

The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, April 10, 2014 Section 2

Disturbed by the quiet

RedHawks continue to struggle on offense By Ken Karrson

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Katie Krzus connects on an Oak Forest pitch during an at-bat last Wednesday.

Softball roundup

Lady Spartans practicing aggressive behavior By Anthony Nasella Oak Lawn coach Brian Frangella knows his team doesn’t boast a great deal of power in its batting order, so an aggressive style of play will be necessary for the Lady Spartans to have any real chance at prosperity. Oak Lawn demonstrated just how much that method means to it last Monday, when it battered Bremen 11-2 in a South Suburban Conference crossover contest. The win was the Lady Spartans’ first of 2014, and although it was followed up by a 10-4 loss to TF South, Frangella still thinks his club is headed in the right direction. “What we saw against Bremen is what we want to do as a team, offensively and defensively,” he said. “Offensively, we were very aggressive on the bases [and had five steals]. I think good things happen when you put the pressure on the defense. “That’s one thing we talked about: We’re not going to hit a lot of home runs, so we have to be very aggressive on the bases and put pressure on the defense. That aggressiveness came together in the Bremen game.” Reily McTeague and Ashley Labuda were Oak Lawn’s ringleaders versus the Lady Braves. They went a combined 8-of-9 at the plate and totaled six RBI between them. Two of McTeague’s hits were doubles, while Labuda swiped three bases and scored a run. Frangella was especially pleased with McTeague’s input. “Reily is exploding offensively,” he said. “She was solid for us against Bremen and kept a hot bat against TF South [with four more hits]. “She’s just seeing the ball well, hitting everything hard, and using both sides of the field. She’s really driving our offense right now.” Complementing the McTeagueLabuda duo were Kaleigh Hayes (two hits, two runs, two steals, one RBI) and Kayla Reichert (two hits, two runs, one RBI). Mia Loy pitched a four-hitter for the Lady Spartans (1-3, 1-1) while fanning eight. “She can get that strikeout to get us out of an inning — that’s huge,” Frangella said. “You can’t teach that. There was a couple times when Bremen had [runners on] second and third, or the bases loaded with less than two outs, and she got us out of the inning with a strikeout and groundout with nobody scoring. “That’s awesome that she can do that. She really came up big for us.” Frangella, though, doesn’t want Loy to become preoccupied with her strikeout total. “Mia has really good stuff and she had a lot of confidence out there,” he said. “The good weapon in her arsenal is that she can strike people out, especially with runners on base. Now, [it would be even better] if we can just convince her that it’s more democratic to get ground balls so that she doesn’t have to throw as many pitches to strike people out.” Frangella said the respective outcomes in the Bremen and TF South games represented the difference in levels of aggression from his athletes. “We were still aggressive [versus the Lady Rebels],” he said. “I still think we played pretty well, [but] we just didn’t have enough innings where we stole bases and scored runs in bunches. We weren’t valuing the softball, going after it and taking it away from them.” What has helped Oak Lawn in its development is the opportunity to finally get outdoors to practice. “We had a good practice on Wednesday and a really good practice on Saturday,” Frangella

A quiet environment is fine for sleeping, but not for baseball. When it comes to Marist’s offense, in particular, RedHawks coach Tom Fabrizio is anxious to see an awakening. His team’s bats continued in snooze mode last week, as Marist accumulated just a half-dozen hits in two contests, both of which concluded with the RedHawks on the wrong end of the final score. Amazingly, despite collecting only four hits at Providence Catholic last Monday, Marist held a 6-4 edge in the fifth inning. The Celtics unintentionally assisted the RedHawks’ victory quest with seven free passes. However, Marist soon returned the favor, doing so not with free passes, but a late-reacting defense. A couple pop-ups that fell for infield hits helped Providence battle back in the late going and ultimately bag an 8-6 triumph. “We just played kind of blah and were kind of average,” Fabrizio said. “We weren’t very good

in any phase of the game. We’re not hitting the ball hard and not putting pressure on the [other team’s] defense.” It was much the same story again on Tuesday, although RedHawks hurler Robert Hovey kept the locals in the hunt by handcuffing visiting De La Salle. “This was a good outing for him,” Fabrizio said of Hovey, who’d also delivered a credible mound performance during Marist’s seasonopening tournament appearance in Arizona. “Obviously, the conditions helped, but he threw pretty well.” The conditions of which Fabrizio spoke consisted of a howling wind that was blowing toward home plate and, perhaps more importantly, a shaggy infield. “Our infield grass hasn’t been rolled yet,” he said. “It’s real thick and we were playing up on every batter.” That didn’t prevent the Meteors from squeezing out single tallies in each of their first two at-bats, and those wound up being the difference as the RedHawks (4-6)

poked just a pair of hits. “I’ve got a feeling that’s going to be a theme for the season,” Fabrizio said, referring to the shortage of firepower. “We’ve got to make the best of our opportunities. “I’m just looking for them to compete and battle — that’s what I want to see. I’m not worried about the results.” Matchups with three area schools were on tap for Marist this week, including a neighborhood showdown with Brother Rice on Wednesday. Sandburg, which won three of its first four games and features three top-flight pitchers in its starting rotation, provided the opposition this past Monday, and the RedHawks tangle with Stagg on Saturday.

Statistics

Final Providence Catholic Marist Marist RBI: Hanson 2.

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De La Salle 110 000 0 — 2 Marist 000 000 0 — 0 Marist LP: Hovey (1-1).

Trinity sports report

Will Trolls pitchers come through? By Tim Cronin

April 18, at Calumet College of St. Joseph, 5 p.m.; April 19, vs. Calumet College (2), 1 p.m. SOFTBALL The Trolls’ fortunes spin like a compass altered by a nearby magnet. One day, they are invincible, winning games by scoring a dozen or more runs. Another day, they’re routed in games ended by the aptly named mercy rule. The reality? Trinity is a team right in the middle of the pack, one that can either catch fire or get burned. Saturday’s twin losses to Olivet Nazarene University were examples of the latter. The Trolls got shut out 8-0 in the opener and were fortunate to score once in the nightcap, where they fell to a 9-1 defeat. Game 1 lasted six innings, Game 2 merely five, as the Tigers pounded Trinity pitchers early and often. Olivet scored its eight runs in the opener on 14 hits. It tallied twice in the third inning, three times in the fourth, and then made it 6-0 in the fifth. Two more runs in the sixth gave the Tigers an eight-run margin and triggered the mercy rule. That occurred an inning earlier in Game 2, thanks to a four-run fifth, which came on the heels of four other scoring stanzas. Olivet plated single markers in each of its first three at-bats, then pushed across two in the fourth. The setbacks left Trinity at 10-8 overall entering this past Monday’s CCAC game against Judson University. Prior to their trip to Bourbonnais, the Trolls put together a five-game winning streak, beginning with the second game of a doubleheader against Calvin College. The string of successes included 14-3 and 12-4 romps past Trinity International University in Trinity Christian’s first two conference games of season, as well as 7-4 and 8-6 conquests of Wheaton College on Friday. The second game versus Wheaton was halted on account of darkness after five innings. The Trolls piled up 49 hits to create their 41 runs in those four games, the timeliest safeties coming in the wins over Wheaton. Natalie Cannizzo’s two-run double and Mattie McGuire’s RBI single broke a 3-3 tie in Game 1 and put Trinity Christian ahead to stay, while singles by Cannizzo and Tori Grzincic and Adrianna Puente’s double all knocked in runs during a five-run splurge in the fifth inning that erased Wheaton’s 1-0 lead in Game 2. The routs of TIU were decided early and late. The Trolls shoved nine runs across the plate in the second inning of Game 1, but overcame a 2-0 deficit in Game 2 with a five-run fourth inning and then piled up six more runs in the seventh, a rally aided by a trio of Trojans errors. Four different pitchers picked up wins in the four games, depth

Trinity Christian coach Missy Bolhuis will need during the heavy schedule of April, which was necessitated by all the weather-based rescheduling from March. *** • The Numbers: 10-8 overall, 2-0 CCAC, 3-1 home, 0-2 road, 7-5 neutral. Leaders (through April 6): Natalie Cannizzo, .400 average, .500 slugging percentage; Anna Phillips, 23 hits, 3 steals; Cannizzo, Phillips, Bailan Reynolds, 7 RBI; Brianna Brugioni, 1 HR; Brugioni, 5 wins, 36 strikeouts, 0.90 ERA. • Schedule: Today, at St. Xavier University, 3 p.m.; Friday, Ashford University Tournament, Clinton, Iowa: vs. William Penn University, noon; vs. Robert Morris University, 5 p.m.; Saturday, vs. Viterbo University, 10 a.m.; at Ashford, 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, vs. Roosevelt University, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, vs. Cardinal Stritch University, 3 p.m.; April 17, at Olivet Nazarene University, 3 p.m. TRACK & FIELD The Trolls are beginning to show some depth. That was seen at Saturday’s Huntington Invitational in Indiana, where Trinity’s men’s team finished fourth and women’s squad took sixth. Andy Reidsma raced to victory in the 1,500-meter run for the men as he completed the event in 4 minutes, 2.9 seconds, and Matthew Schaap gave the Trolls another first place in the javelin with his throw of 132 feet, 1 inch. Occupying the runner-up positions in their respective events were Cody Velthuizen in the 3,000steeplechase (10:21.75) and the 400-relay quartet of Schaap, Chris Morse, Jason Nagelkirk and Robert Wood, who clocked a 45.22. Morse also took third in two races, finishing there both as an individual in the 100-dash (11.32) and as a member of the 1,600-relay team, where he joined Reidsma, Chris Paepke and Marcus Devers in posting a time of 3:26.22. Chris Kouvatas gave Trinity another third after finishing the steeplechase in 10:39.02. As usual, Anna Bos was the top female Troll as she captured the title in the 5,000 with an NAIAqualifying time of 17:31.87. However, Ashley Jourdan (1,500) and Courtney Kalous (800) gave Trinity two more victories, the latter doing so in a school-record time of 2:19.09. Supplying third-place finishes for the Trolls were Jessica Disselkoen (11:47.90) in the steeplechase, Emily Dykstra (1:10.27) in the 400-hurdles, and the 1,600relay unit of Jourdan, Kalous, Justine VanDyk and Brooke Hamilton, who teamed up to produce a 4:13.88 clocking. Both the men’s and women’s squads will be take part in the Benedictine University Invitational on Saturday in Lisle. A few Trinity athletes will also compete in Friday’s Chicagoland Championships at Lewis University.

Now comes the heavy lifting for Trinity Christian College’s baseball team. Last Friday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader against the University of St. Francis started a string of 14 games in as many days for the Trolls, which is guaranteed to put a strain on any pitching staff — and any coach. Trinity boss Jason Huisman will know soon enough the depth of his staff. Today’s doubleheader with Ashford University will, weather permitting, be the Trolls’ eighth and ninth games in a seven-day span and bring his rotation full circle. Trinity opened last week with 74 and 10-6 victories over Roosevelt University, contests that featured more hitting than pinpoint pitching. But after an 8-3 bashing by the Fighting Saints in the first of two games last Friday at Silver Cross Field, the Trolls and USF engaged in a pair of extra-inning affairs. Photo by Jeff Vorva The Saints won Friday’s nightSandburg pitcher Sarah Herold fires a pitch against Oak Forest cap 7-6 in 11 stanzas and then last Wednesday in a nonconference contest. took Saturday’s rematch at Trinity, 4-3 in 10 innings. The outcomes brought the Trolls’ ledger said. “I asked the girls to say mance. to 9-12 overall and 4-4 in conferwhat have we improved on, and ence adventures heading into the they said we were going after the EVERGREEN PARK ball [better] and talking to each After rolling over Hillcrest current week, which started with other more. I’m hoping the girls (10-0) and Mt. Assisi (12-5) last a doubleheader against St. Xavier can get in a rhythm. I know we Monday and Wednesday, respec- University. were tired of the gym. tively, the Lady Mustangs had to Saturday’s loss featured Trin “It was so nice to get outside settle for a week-long split as they ity exhibiting some pluck. USF on the field on Saturday, and we fell short twice against Lincoln- tallied three runs in the top of got a lot accomplished. It felt Way East on Saturday, 10-0 and the first and then was held off the board for eight innings. A good to be in the fresh air and 10-4. sunshine on our field. I think it Pitcher Maddie Bojacek (1-0) two-run single by Vince Flores clicked [for us], and I hope it did gave up only one hit and struck in the second erased the Trolls’ because we have a lot of games out four Lady Hawks batters over goose egg and an RBI single by coming up.” four innings. Bethany Salazar Steve Brewer in the third tied On tap this week were SSC went 3-for-3 with a double and the score at 3-all. matchups with Tinley Park, Jenna Haase went 2-for-3 with There it remained, despite TrinShepard and Reavis, plus a non- a homer, two RBI and two runs ity scattering 13 hits and USF 10, conference doubleheader against for Evergreen Park in its season- until the 10th frame, when the Saints loaded the bases and Brad Morton. opener. RICHARDS In the win over the Screeching Porter coaxed a walk from Brad The Lady Bulldogs went 1-2 Eagles, Salazar struck out five and Kopale. That brought in pinch last week as they defeated Lem- gave up seven hits, but was just runner Jackson Schnieders with ont 6-5 in an SSC crossover game as important at the plate as she what became the winning run afon Monday before losing 18-17 went 5-for-6 with two RBI and ter the Trolls went down in order to Oak Forest and 7-1 to Sand- three runs. Maddie Meisl (5-for-5, in their portion of the 10th. burg on Tuesday and Saturday, three runs) and Carolyn Roberts USF completed its Friday sweep respectively. (3-for-5, double, three RBI) also when Cody Columbus smacked Against the Lady Indians, Rich- contributed for the Lady Mus- a ball back toward the mound that Trinity reliever Drew Chibe ards tallied two runs in the bottom tangs. of the seventh for the win. Jordan Freshman Amber Anderson couldn’t handle cleanly in the 11th Battles doubled and then crossed (two RBI) was Mt. Assisi’s top inning. That resulted in an RBI the plate on Emily Wetzel’s double offensive performer. Dana Bun- hit that lifted the Saints to their to tie the score at 5-all before ting worked six innings in the 7-6 win. *** Sara Kiziak hit the game-winning circle and struck out three. • The Numbers (through April RBI single. 6): 9-12 overall, 4-4 CCAC, 1-2 Kiziak (3-for-4, double, one run) MARIST also earned the pitching victory The Lady RedHawks (5-3) cap- home, 3-6 road, 5-4 neutral. Leadin relief after allowing four hits tured a 7-2 victory in East Sub- ers: Joe McCaw, .377 average, 29 and striking out four over five urban Catholic Conference play hits, 19 RBI, .571 slugging percentinnings. She went 3-for-5 with on Saturday, as winning pitcher age; Steve Brewer, McCaw, 1 HR a homer, double and three RBI Zariya Gonzalez (4-1) struck out each; Lance Lammers, 5 steals; in the Lady Bulldogs’ loss to the nine. Brooke Wilson (3-for-4, tri- Benny Collesano, 3 wins; Vince Lady Bengals. ple, three RBI, two steals, one run) Flores, Taylor Boice, 0.00 ERA; Sarah Herold pitched the Lady and Madison Naujokas (3-for-4, Drew Chibe, 26 strikeouts. Eagles (5-2) to their victory over triple, RBI, two runs) were the • Schedule: Today, vs. Ashford University (2), 1 p.m.; FriRichards as she fired a one-hitter mainstays of Marist’s attack. day, at Purdue-North Central, 3 with five strikeouts. She issued p.m.; Saturday, vs. Purdue-North just one walk over five innings, MT. ASSISI and the run the Lady Bulldogs Besides losing to Evergreen, the Central (2), 1 p.m.; Tuesday, at scored off her was unearned. Eagles also fell short of St. Igna- Judson University (2), 4 p.m.; SHEPARD tius (9-6) in a Friday matchup. The Lady Astros gained a split Their week was salvaged by a of two SSC crossover contests 4-3 triumph over Resurrection The LATCH system makes it easier to be sure your last week. 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The Lady Chargers dropped a Nikki Alex kept the Lady Me- 2-0 decision to Marian Catholic teors stymied last Tuesday, as she on Saturday. yielded just one hit while whiffing Stagg pitcher Stephanie Lorenz nine over five stanzas. Offensively, allowed just three hits, while Sam Stepney was Shepard’s headliner Owens and Lexi Minet both hit with her 5-for-5, five-RBI perfor- safely for Stagg.

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Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella To hear Shepard girls’ track coach Verline Gaddis tell it, her athletes enjoy the feeling of success. To be sure, the Lady Astros experienced plenty of that at Saturday’s 15-team Stagg Invitational, where they took first place in their initial appearance in the Palos Heights meet. Behind senior captain Courtney Dalton, who won the 300-meter low hurdles race and anchored three first-place relay units, Shepard scored 109 points. That allowed the Lady Astros to easily outdistance runner-up Rockton Hononegah (88 points). Joliet West (66½), Romeoville (46) and Reavis (45) rounded out the top five. “I saw hard work from the girls at Stagg and they wanted it,” Gaddis said. “They like success. We have a good combination of seniors and underclassmen — 10 seniors and a lot of sophomores and juniors — and I was very proud of their performance Saturday.” Dalton ran the last leg of the 1,600-relay, following Katrina Tillman, Jameria Stennis and Chasz Wells, and put the final touches on a winning time of 4 minutes, 8.29 seconds. She joined Daysha Tillman, Zipporah Allbritton and Anila McFadden to establish a 51.36 winning pace in the 400-relay, and then comprised a quartet along with Daysha Tillman, Wells and Allbritton that finished first in the 800-relay with a 1:47.90 clocking. Dalton completed her hurdles event in 46.78. “Courtney Dalton is one of our captains [for the second year], and she knows what our expectations of her as coaches are,” Gaddis said. “She knows what the team needs in order to win. Courtney has no problem expressing to her teammates what they need to do. “A lot of the [other] upperclassmen look up to her, and they see that she’s not going to complain at practice and will do whatever is necessary at practice. Her goal is to qualify for state in all three relays, as well as in the 300-hurdles.” Katrina Tillman, Kelli Callahan, Kayla Cody and Stennis made up the Lady Astros’ 3,200-relay foursome that won in 10:18.29. In addition to being part of two winning relays, Stennis contributed a first place in the 400-dash (1:02.09). Shepard claimed the team title without contributions from Khalia McIntyre, Mariah Terry and Alondra Delfin, three of its top individuals who are sidelined with injuries. As the Lady Astros seek to build on the success of the Stagg Invitational, Gaddis is very aware of her team’s need for continued development. “We’re fine-tuning some things to help our relay teams become even better because there’s always room for improvement,” she said.

“And we don’t want to get to the point where we think we have, but we really don’t. Every day at practice is meaningful.” Shepard will compete next in the Andrew Invitational, where it placed first on the varsity level last year and was second among freshman squads. “We are excited about the Andrew Invite,” Gaddis said. “There’s real potential with this team. All of our coaches are excited. We have a really good group of young ladies [and] they really jell together. “I’m honored to coach this group. We also have our parents, and they back us up. I’m also grateful for that.” *** Ellie Mannix’s second places in the triple jump (36 feet, 2 inches) and 100-high hurdles (17.07) represented Stagg’s strongest efforts at its own meet. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Shepard started last week on the wrong end of a 25-6, 25-15 outcome against Lincoln-Way West on Tuesday. Richards handed down a 25-16, 25-20 South Suburban Conference Red defeat on Thursday before the Astros were able to gain a four-match split at Saturday’s Argo Invitational. Hussein Al-Rashdan totaled 13 assists, one kill and one service ace for Shepard (4-9, 0-1) against the Bulldogs. Doug Nelson, Candelario Delfin, and Brian Wendling each put down four kills and Edgar Madrigal had 16 digs. The Astros took second place in the Silver Division at Argo, as Nelson registered 27 kills and seven aces on the day. He was selected for the all-tournament team. Steve Szajek added 12 blocks for Shepard and Al-Rashdan distributed 63 assists. The Astros defeated DeLaSalle (26-24, 25-21) and Hinsdale South (25-17, 26-28, 25-18), but lost to Benet Academy (25-10, 25-16) and South Elgin (25-22, 25-21). *** Brother Rice beat Sandburg 25-13, 25-23 in a clash of south suburban powers. Dan Tynski put down nine kills for the Eagles (5-1), Paul Chmura had seven and Ian Zalewski passed out 18 assists. Sandburg trailed 14-9 in the second set before rebounding to take an 18-17 lead. However, the Crusaders then bounced back to win the match. BOYS’ WATER POLO Stagg went 2-0 last week, with its victories being registered against Lyons Township (126) on Tuesday and SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue rival Sandburg (10-8) on Thursday. Nick Amendola scored four goals to lead the Chargers (76, 1-1) past the Lions and then added five more against the Eagles. Stagg was also helped on Thursday by having a full roster of available players for the first time — some key individuals had been participating in the out-ofstate swimming nationals.

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Evan Johnson and Connor Kaufmann contributed two goals apiece for the Chargers versus Sandburg. Up 3-2 after one period, Stagg outscored the Eagles 5-2 in the second quarter. Amendola and Johnson each tallied twice in the latter period, with Johnson’s second goal coming just one second before the break. The Chargers were ahead 94 following a Kaufmann marker early in the third quarter, but had to hold on while operating without one of their stars. Zack Amendola, who didn’t score, picked up his third ejection to foul out with 3:48 left in the period. Sandburg (5-2, 2-1) eventually narrowed the gap to 9-7 before Nick Amendola gave Stagg some breathing room with his goal at the 3:05 mark of the final stanza. Zach Roper led the Eagles with three goals. Ben Crnich added two goals and Sean McNicholas made six saves for Sandburg. *** Behind a plethora of scorers, Shepard defeated Taft 15-8 last Thursday. Jerry Zachary paced the Astros with five goals, but Christian Reyes, Lucas Souza and Zach Sierzega all offered him two-goal support. Scoring once apiece were Nick Kamba, Mike Jokubauskas, James Steele and Sanders Yu. On defense, Shepard received solid performances from Julio Martinez in the nets and Zach Segina. BADMINTON Shepard scored a 10-5 victory over TF North on Thursday as it collected eight singles wins and two in doubles play. Triumphing in singles encounters were Katelyn Paulsen (No. 2), Robyn Folk (No. 3), Gaby Juszczak (No. 4), Nancy Lesnicki (No. 5), Abbey Linnert (No. 6), Kendall Yerkes (No. 7), Vicki Castro (No. 8) and No. 10 Marquise Owens (No. 10). Doubles winners were the teams of Juszczak-Yerkes (No. 2) and Lesnicki-Alexis Pezdek (No. 5). GIRLS’ SOCCER Shepard improved to 3-2-1 on the season with a 2-1 SSC Red victory over Reavis last Tuesday night. It was the Lady Astros’ second 2-1 decision over the Lady Rams this season. Tiffani Kotas’ two goals lifted Shepard. Her first was set up by Aubrey Quick, while the second came compliments of Christina Kotas. *** Stagg (1-2-1) edged Reavis 1-0 on Friday for its first win of the year. Kellie Senese’s goal, which was assisted by Hannah Yandel, gave the Lady Chargers their margin of success. *** Sandburg battled Lemont to a scoreless draw on Saturday in Orland Park. Lady Eagles netminder Emily Furmanek was credited with the shutout.

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Nonnemachner named Athlete of the Month for March

For Nicole Nonnemacher, March went out like a lion. St. Xavier University’s sophomore softball pitcher capped a memorable month of award receiving by being named as the school’s Athlete of the Month last week. Previously, Nonnemacher had been chosen as the NAIA National Pitcher of the Week and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week, both honors coming right after she had dominated in the circle during her appearances on the Cougars’ season-opening Florida trip. Nonnemacher’s work down south included three no-hitters. For the month as a whole, she went 6-1 to spur a 14-2 start for SXU, one of its best in program history. Nonnemacher was also credited with a pair of saves. Her other key stats, compiled over 51 innings, included a 0.27 earned-run average, 84 strikeouts and five shutouts. She issued just six bases-on-balls. The Athlete of the Month award, sponsored by World Hyundai Matteson, was to be presented to Nonnemacher during an upcoming home game. *** The NAIA No. 4-ranked Cougars ushered in the CCAC portion of their season in a good way last Tuesday, as they shut out Robert Morris University twice at SXU Softball Field. The hosts triumphed 6-0 and 8-0, with the latter contest lasting only five innings. Both Nicole and Megan Nonnemacher logged pitching wins, and each player was backed by an errorless defense. Nicole Nonnemacher fanned nine, walked two and allowed three hits while producing her sixth whitewash of the campaign. Supporting her offensively in the opener were junior Katie Sears and sophomore Kasey Kanaga, who collected five hits between them. Sears scored the game’s initial run on a passed ball in the first inning, then unloaded a two-RBI double in the fourth to highlight a five-run uprising, which the Eagles unintentionally aided with two errors. Nonnemacher matched Kanaga by also stroking a pair of hits. Megan Nonnemacher raised her record to 7-1 by surrendering just one hit and a walk while striking out three in Game 2. The shutout was her fourth of the year. Nonnemacher was staked to a lead right away, as senior Katie Houlihan’s groundout and another Robert Morris miscue resulted in two Cougars tallies. Houlihan, Sears and Nicole Nonnemacher all delivered RBI singles in the fourth frame, then SXU concluded its production with run-scoring doubles from senior Ariel Hinton (two RBI) and freshman Franchesca Graffeo one stanza later. *** An RBI single by Nicole Nonnemacher with two outs in the top of the ninth broke a tie and helped boost the Cougars to a 32 victory over Calumet College of St. Joseph last Friday and enabled them to earn a CCAC doubleheader split with the Crimson Wave at the Whiting (Ind.) in the opener, but watched MoSports Complex. Calumet College raine briefly pull into a tie in the captured the opener by a 4-3 score third inning before administering when Jasmine Rivera slugged a a knockout punch to the Cyclones. walk-off homer in the bottom of Ramirez homered and had three the seventh. RBI for Moraine, and losing pitch After Nonnemacher put SXU er Raynor also went deep. (19-3, 3-1) ahead, her sister Megan Lamb supplied the Cyclones finished off the Crimson Wave in with a double, two RBI and one the circle. Megan Nonnemacher run. ended Game 2 with 10 strikeouts Moraine didn’t really threaten while tossing a four-hitter. She in Game 2 as Vanek and Carly was able to prosper in spite of Trinley accounted for its only runs. *** After narrowly escaping the Cyclones in the SSC Tournament, (Continued from page 1) Waubonsee took no chances last Tuesday as it downed Moraine 8-0 this year — we get contributions in the opener of an ISCC twinbill. from a lot of guys throughout the The Cyclones put up greater re- lineup. sistance in Game 2, but still got “I think we can do a lot of diftagged with an 11-6 setback. ferent things and can score in Vanek had a big day for Moraine so many different ways. We have as she went a combined 5-for-8 guys who can come off the bench over the two contests with a dou- and be valuable, and I’m really ble and RBI. McGovern, Beckow confident with a lot of different and Trinley also hit safely in Game guys.” 1, while Bulthuis (2-for-4, RBI, Making this year’s attack parrun) and Lamb (2-for-4, one run) ticularly dangerous is that it is were the nightcap notables. capable of combining stout hitting Bulthuis absorbed the pitch- with above-average baserunning ing loss. to create a nightmare for foes. BASEBALL “In my first few years, we were The Cyclones came up short in tremendous at running the bases both ends of an ISCC doublehead- and doing the little things,” Lotus er versus Waubonsee last Tuesday, said. “Then we had the big hitters as the latter pocketed 5-4 and 9-4 and didn’t do as much of that, triumphs. Moraine was victimized but I think we have both [areas by some rocky pitching and one covered]. It’s been great.” late-inning meltdown. Wood was the pitcher of record Kyle Belluomini’s two-run for St. Laurence as he fanned double highlighted the Cyclones’ seven and scattered four hits Game 1 effort. Moraine was ahead over five innings. The Vikings’ 4-1 in the second game, but was win gave them at least one this undone in the last inning by six spring against opponents hailing walks to Waubonsee and two hit from four different states. batsmen. “I don’t think that’s ever hap*** pened [for us] before,” Lotus In other action, the Cyclones said. dropped two verdicts to Oakton St. Laurence 12 College on Saturday, 5-2 and 6- Lincoln-Way Central 7 0. The Vikings’ first Illinois con-

Cyclones tennis team rolls again By Maura Vizza Early in the 2014 season, Moraine Valley College’s men’s tennis team appears to be in midseason form. Any adjustments the Cyclones had to make under new coach Ben Thompson have evidently been made, seeing as how they have now recorded two straight whitewashes. The latest overmatched Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference foe was Elgin College, which was on the business end of a 9-0 thrashing last Tuesday. Five of Moraine’s six singles winners were also part of a triumphant doubles team. The lone exception was Shepard grad Bryan Jimenez, who paired with Christian Lagunas to provide the Cyclones with one of their doubles victories. Kevin Karczynski, Brad Smith, Tim Stewart and Mike Broderick joined Lagunas in being successful in both singles and doubles play. Broderick was the only member of that quintet who got extended into a third singles set. Ryan Adamski was Moraine’s other singles winner. SOFTBALL The Cyclones went just 1-3 in the South Suburban College Tournament March 29 and 30, but that didn’t mean they succumbed quietly. In its opener, for example, Moraine pushed Highland College into extra innings before getting saddled with a tough 54 defeat. Ari Bulthuis was the losing pitcher.

Jazmine Ramirez, Amie Raynor, Samantha Newhall and Jenny Vanek all had a hit for the Cyclones, and between them Vanek and Ramirez tallied three of Moraine’s four runs. Another nail-biting showdown awaited the Cyclones in their next outing, and again they suffered a gut-wrenching setback as Rock Valley College inched past the locals 3-2. The victors plated the deciding marker in their final at-bat. Vanek (one run) and Janay McGovern both had two hits to pace Moraine. One of McGovern’s safeties was a double. Emily Nettle took the loss in the circle. *** Waubonsee College doled out a third one-run defeat to the Cyclones, but Moraine threw a scare into its foe, which was ahead 6-2 in the seventh. Vanek (two-run) and Megan Beckow blasted backto-back homers for the Cyclones to make things interesting before Waubonsee hung on for a 6-5 triumph. Bulthuis, Sofia Lamb and Dana Cummings all delivered 2-for-4 performances on Moraine’s behalf. The Cyclones’ sticks finally came to life versus Sandburg College, which was dealt a 12-1 shellacking by Moraine. Bulthuis was the heroine as she went 3for-3 at the plate with a double and two RBI to support her own pitching effort. Also helping Bulthuis notch a victory were Beckow (3-for-3 with a homer and three runs) and Raynor (2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs). *** Kankakee College claimed a pair of high-scoring wins over the Cyclones on March 31, doing so by 15-7 and 10-2 counts. The Cavaliers went ahead 7-1

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giving up an uncharacteristically high eight walks. Other key figures for the Cougars at the plate were junior Amanda Hainlen and Kanaga, who worked together in producing SXU’s initial run in the top of the first. Hainlen was credited with the RBI after bunting Kanaga home from third base. The Cougars tallied their other marker on a Calumet College error in the second. Nicole Nonnemacher absorbed the Game 1 pitching loss despite registering eight strikeouts and yielding just two free passes over 6 1/3 innings. The Crimson Wave did reach her for seven hits, and two of their four runs were earned. The Cougars went ahead 2-1 in the second stanza after capitalizing on back-to-back Calumet College errors, but the Crimson Wave moved back in front in the bottom of that same frame, with a wild pitch and single being responsible for supplying the runs. Freshman Savannah Kinsella then pulled SXU even in the fifth with her RBI single. The Cougars missed out on a chance to regain an edge in the top of the seventh when they stranded a runner at third, then Rivera made them pay for that failure to score a half-inning later when she belted her game-winning round-tripper. *** Venturing outside the CCAC on Sunday, SXU found success in Clinton, Iowa, where it blanked host Ashford University twice. The Nonnemachers sisters led the Cougars to 2-0 and 9-0 triumphs at River Queen Field. Megan Nonnemacher upped her record to 9-1 by tossing a twohitter and striking out eight in the opener. Kinsella’s RBI single in the fourth gave Nonnemacher the only run she’d need, but SXU tacked on an insurance marker in the seventh when Sears went deep. The homer was the first of the season for the Cougars and first one of Sears’ collegiate career. Kanaga finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base and run scored to pace SXU’s offense. Game 2 lasted only five stanzas, as the Cougars quickly took command. SXU was ahead 5-0 by the fourth inning, as Nicole Nonnemacher (single), Hinton (bases-loaded walk) and Hainlen (bunt) each recorded an RBI. The Cougars also tallied on a wild pitch and Ashford error. A four-run fifth, featuring four SXU hits and two more Ashford miscues, set the final margin. Nicole Nonnemacher racked up 10 strikeouts, issued no walks and surrendered just three hits in winning for the eighth time in 10 tries. The whitewash was her seventh of the spring. The Cougars were back in action this past Tuesday, when they took on Roosevelt University in a CCAC matchup in Rosemont. BASEBALL Thirty-one hits over two games propelled the Cougars to a doubleheader sweep of the University of St. Francis last Tuesday at Richard R. Ferrell Field. SXU (8-15, 2-0) won the pair of CCAC contests by scores of 8-7 and 15-5. The Cougars trailed 6-2 entering the bottom of the sixth after having surrendered three runs to the Fighting Saints in the top of that same frame, but they responded with a four-run outburst of their own to pull even. Freshman Bryan Polak’s bases-clearing double was the pivotal blow in the rally. After USF regained the edge

in the top of the seventh, SXU tallied twice in its final at-bat as senior Brad Myjak drove in the tying and deciding markers with his single following an inning-prolonging Saints miscue. Polak and Myjak finished the day with a combined 10 hits, 11 RBI and eight runs scored. Polak included three doubles among his six safeties, while Myjak had a homer and double. Freshman Adrian Luna earned the pitching win in relief of freshman Jesse Lopez. Game 2 belonged to the Cougars from the get-go, as they constructed a 9-1 advantage after four innings. Besides Myjak’s roundtripper, SXU also benefited from sophomore Alec Barnhart’s homer and junior Bryan Villanova’s fourhit performance, which included two RBI and two runs scored. Freshman Jeremy Dryier pitched the first 6 2/3 innings on a yield of four hits to log the victory. Luna worked the last 1 1/3 stanzas and struck out one batter. *** Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a homer, double, three runs and two RBI to spearhead a robust SXU attack on Friday. That offense, which included a total of seven extra-base hits, laid the groundwork for a 12-2 rout of Trinity International University in the opener of a three-game CCAC series. Senior Chris Klein was an able accomplice for Barnhart as he was 4-for-4 and scored four times. Other multiple-hit men included Myjak (double, triple, three RBI, two runs) and senior Tom Keating (homer, three RBI). The Cougars (11-15, 6-2) trailed 2-1 heading into the bottom of the third, but Myjak’s two-RBI triple highlighted a three-run rally that put SXU ahead for keeps. Keating and Barnhart added two-run homers in the fifth and sixth innings, respectively, that turned the game into a romp for the locals. Sophomore Jim Augle, Polak and freshman Ryan Pellack also had RBI for the Cougars in support of pitcher Scott Vachon, who pocketed his second consecutive victory on the hill. Vachon scattered eight hits, walked two and whiffed nine in improving his ledger to 2-3. *** SXU completed a sweep of the Trojans on Saturday, when it posted 9-4 and 6-2 wins at Richard R. Ferrell Field. The victories were the Cougars’ fourth and fifth in succession. Klein and junior Dan Wetzel both triumphed on the hill. Klein went the distance in the opener and yielded eight hits while striking out five and walking three. Wetzel also fanned five and walked three during a six-inning stint, which featured Trinity collecting just four hits and scoring only an unearned run. SXU, which was the visiting team on its own field because the games were originally scheduled to be played in Deerfield, handed Klein a lead in the top of the third on RBI hits from Villanova and Augle. After watching the Trojans regain the lead in their portion of the frame, the Cougars responded with a seven-run fifth stanza that was sparked by Barnhart’s twoRBI double. RBI doubles by Polak, Villanova and Barnhart between the second and fourth innings staked SXU to a 4-0 edge in the second contest. Later RBI were garnered by Pellack (bases-loaded walk) and freshman Tom Hayes (sacrifice fly).

quest occurred on Monday, as they downed the Knights behind another potent offensive showing. Kevin White and Kornacker combined for five hits and two RBI, Finger swatted a two-run homer, and both Tholl and Mike Miller also knocked in a pair of runs. Five of St. Laurence’s 13 hits went for extra bases. St. Laurence 17 Oak Park-River Forest 2 The Huskies are traditionally a successful program, but they were no match for the Vikings last Tuesday. St. Laurence erupted for five first-inning runs and then tacked on eight more in its next plate appearance to bury Oak Park-River Forest. Wilson (double, triple, three RBI) and White (double, two RBI) both went 3-for-4 to pace the Vikings’ 15-hit attack. Kornacker (four RBI), Tholl (double, two RBI) and Anthony Chimera (two-run double) all added two hits, and Wood (triple), Marik (double) and Miller were other RBI men. “Tuesday was tremendous in terms of that,” Lotus said, referring to his club’s overall balance. “[The Huskies] made a couple mistakes early on and we kind of capitalized on them. Once we got a couple runs, it seemed like it was contagious and everybody was having good at-bats.” Greco notched the victory on

the mound after going the first four innings and allowing just five hits.

Statistics Lincoln-Way Central 021 100 3 — 7 St. Laurence 233 004 x — 12 St. Laurence 2B: Kornacker, Marik, White, Wilson. HR: Finger. RBI: Finger 2, Miller 2, Tholl 2, Kornacker, Marik, White, Wilson, Wood. WP: Hitney (2-0). Oak Park-River Forest 011 00 — 2 St. Laurence 583 1x — 17 St. Laurence 2B: Chimera, Marik, Tholl, Wilson, White. 3B: Burnette, Wilson, Wood. RBI: Kornacker 4, Wilson 3, Chimera 2, Tholl 2, White 2, Marik, Miller, Wood. WP: Greco (2-0). St. Laurence 006 62 — 17 Carroll 000 20 — 2 St. Laurence 2B: Kornacker 2, Greco, Wilson. 3B: Gutierrez. RBI: Greco 3, Kornacker 2, Riordan 2, Wilson 2, Gutierrez, Marik, Miller, White, Wood. WP: Wood (2-0). St. Laurence 000 100 0 — 1 Westfield 000 340 x — 7 St. Laurence RBI: Marik. LP: Kornacker (1-1). Lake Central 101 030 0 — 5 St. Laurence 100 035 x — 9 St. Laurence 2B: Finger, Tholl, Wood. RBI: Kornacker 3, Greco 2, Wood 2, Finger. WP: Hitney (3-0).

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Community sports news Crusaders edge Eisenhower for tennis victory

Anzelmo. Anzelmo contributed an ace of his own to Marist’s offense, as did Luke Mayer. A sweep of the doubles matches Mayer had five digs as well. propelled Brother Rice to a 3-2 Other players who chipped in to tennis victory over Eisenhower. the RedHawks’ victory were Tim Triumphing in straight sets for Hauser (13 assists), Matt Munro the Crusaders were the teams of (three blocks, two kills) and Ivan James Gallagher-Jack Gorma (6Del Bosque (three kills). 0, 6-2 at No. 1), Liam Millerick Prior to its conquest of ProviDan Mahoney (6-3, 6-4 at No. 2) dence, Marist took eighth in the and John Brandt-Dan Rooney Gold Flight of its own invita(6-3, 6-4 at No. 3). Both singles tional. Richards was fifth in that matches were also decided in just bracket. two sets, as the Cardinals’ John Among other area participants, Balcon (6-1, 6-1 at No. 1) and Oak Lawn edged Shepard (25-22, Kevin Aguirre (6-4, 6-1 at No. 25-23) to take seventh in the Silver 2) defeated Rice’s Jeremy Tryban Flight, Stagg was the runner-up in and Mike Foreman, respectively. the Bronze Flight after dropping Eisenhower captured three of a three-set verdict to Mt. Carmel the four JV matches that were in the championship match and contested. St. Laurence wound up seventh in the Bronze.

Girls’ basketball camp to be offered at SXU

St. Xavier University women’s basketball coach Bob Hallberg will host his annual basketball camp for girls aged 7-15 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.

Palos Park to offer sports programs

The Palos Park Recreation Department will offer tennis lessons for youngsters and begin a T-ball league during the month of April. The tennis program, for ages 5-10, begins April 18. Participants will be taught the sport’s basics, trained in proper technique, basic scoring and rules of tennis, and undertake drills designed to improve hand-eye coordination. All players must supply their own rackets. The T-ball league, which is open to children aged 4-8, will run April 19-May 24. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons, and volunteer coaches are needed to run once-a-week practices. Each team will play six games and all youngsters will get an opportunity to compete. RedHawks defeat Providence Registration for both programs is being taken at the recreation in boys’ volleyball department offices, 8901 W. 123rd A big day from Jake Moran St. For more information on any helped Marist defeat Providence sports activity conducted by the Catholic in a boys’ volleyball recreation department, call 671match. 3760. Moran paced the RedHawks with six kills and four service aces, and equaled Tom Inzinga’s total Marist alums joining ESCC of four blocks. For good measure, Hall of Fame tonight Moran also registered eight digs, Marist alumni Gary Kostrubala one fewer than team leader Dan and Tony Evensen will be among

Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) Sophomore Chris Zeschke’s pinch-hit double drove in the final two runs. It was, in Wujcik’s opinion, a sign of things to come. “He’s [usually] down with the sophomores because I want him to get playing time,” Wujcik said. “But he’s going to be a fixture in the middle of our infield when he gets older. He was going to play shortstop [in the seventh], but he ended the game.” Chiaramonte (two-run single), Noel Castro (single) and Mike Marchione (groundout) were the ‘Dogs’ other RBI men in the sixth. For the day, the three combined for seven hits and six RBI. Eric Ruge, one of five pitchers used by Wujcik, logged the victory. Wujcik said playing on a Sunday was a matter of having “to think outside the box now” in an attempt to make up some of the games already lost to bad weather. Coaching counterpart Matt O’Neill didn’t mind the move, but it definitely left his squad at less than full strength. “We had about 10 guys that had [scheduling] conflicts, so we brought up a couple sophomores,” O’Neill said. Interestingly, the younger players held up fairly well. However, some of O’Neill’s veterans endured a rough day, as Stagg (1-5) was guilty of eight errors. “With the way they swing the bats, you can’t give them so many extra chances,” O’Neill said of Richards. “You can only pitch around so many mistakes. We’re kind of in a mental funk right now.” Losing pitcher Brendan Kivelan gave up 11 of the Bulldogs’ runs, but only four of those were earned. “He did what we asked him to do,” O’Neill said. “Given the circumstances, he did a pretty good job.” CJ Casey had a double and two RBI for the Chargers. Shane McMahon and Calogelo Martinez each drove in one run, while Peter Angelos rapped a two-base hit on Stagg’s behalf. Richards 9 Harlan 5 After spotting the Falcons a 20 edge on Monday, the Bulldogs’ bats awakened and set in motion a

momentum-shifting six-run rally. Natividad’s three-run homer, plus doubles from Mills (RBI), Mallo and Charlie Zeschke were at the heart of the fourth-inning noisemaking. Also supplying RBI were Garrett (bunt) and Nick Mejia (single). “It took us one time around the order to get comfortable,” said Wujcik, who watched Richards conclude its scoring with three more tallies in the fifth. Sanchez lofted a sacrifice fly, while a passed ball and Harlan error contributed the other two runs. Has Wujcik been surprised by how well the Bulldogs’ offense — which had 11 hits here — performed in the team’s first week of action? “Maybe ‘relieved’ is the better word — we were relieved to finally start playing games,” he said. “We’re not home-run guys, but we can drive the gaps and run the bases particularly well. We hit a lot of doubles. “As soon as our pitching comes around — and I’m confident it will — we’re going to be OK.” Ryan Thompson pocketed the pitching victory after throwing the first four innings on a yield of six hits and one base-on-balls. He struck out four. Sandburg 13 Richards 1 One day after besting Harlan, the Bulldogs ran afoul of Eagles hurler Sean Leland, who held them in check even though only two Richards batters went down on third strikes. “We did a real nice job of putting the ball in play, but we never really put up much of a fight,” Wujcik said. Castro’s fielder’s choice chased in the ‘Dogs’ lone run in the fourth inning, which meant little since Sandburg had already piled up 11 runs by that juncture. Chris Stearns (3for-3, two doubles, three RBI, two runs) was the Eagles’ ringleader, but four other players also smacked at least one extra-base hit. De La Salle 6 Richards 5 The Meteors snapped a 5-all tie in their half of the seventh, as two singles and a sacrifice bunt were effectively pieced together. “Get ‘em on, get ‘em over, get ‘em in,” Wujcik said, referring to De La Salle’s final-inning efficiency. “We had opportunities, but we couldn’t come up with the

the 12 newest inductees into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place tonight at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook. Nine individuals will enter the Hall, along with Joliet Catholic Academy’s 1994 baseball and 2004 football state championship squads and Notre Dame’s 2004 baseball titlist team. Kostrubala brought a pair of gold medals back to Mount Greenwood in the spring of 1982, when he returned from the state track meet as a champion in both the shot put and discus events. Less than a full year later, it was Evensen’s turn, as he became Illinois’ best wrestler at 138 pounds in February of 1983. Former Carmel football players Jack Simmons and Mark Venegoni, former Marian Catholic basketball player Adam Savick, Benet Academy boys’ golf coach Dan Nagis, Benet girls’ basketball coach Peter Paul, St. Viator boys’ Photo by Jeff Vorva golf coach Jack Halpin and ESCC girls’ basketball officials assignor Shepard leadoff man Mark Albrecht follows the ball’s flight after taking a healthy cut at a Tinley John Dacey round out the list of Park pitch last Wednesday in the two teams’ South Suburban Conference crossover contest. Hall of Fame newcomers. Tickets to the event are $50 and may be purchased through any ESCC member school’s athletic department. For more informa(Continued from page 1) tion, visit www.eastsuburbancc. Korbakes’ base-on-balls occurred com or contact Mike Hennessey while the sacks were jammed and at (847) 779-8652. resulted in one of the Astros’ markers. Eric Horbach’s bagsclearing double was the key hit, More NAYS tournaments but Kevin Knoerzer’s double and headed to south suburbs Kevin Carmody’s sacrifice fly also Romeoville and Homewood will figured in the action. be the sites of two more National DiFoggio was pleased to see American Youth Sports basketball the fast getaway, particularly tournaments this spring. since Stagg has been a thorn in The events, which will feature Shepard’s side far more often than competition for both boys and girls not in recent years. in six brackets apiece, will run as “They always seem to find a follows: May 2-4 at Romeoville way to beat us — usually, they High School and May 23-25 at beat the [heck] out of us,” he the Homewood Park District. The said. “I thought it was going to respective deadlines for entry are happen again.” Friday and May 2. That’s because the Chargers The cost for each tourney is Photo by Jeff Vorva responded to the Astros’ initial $160, and every team is guaranexplosion with one of their own. Shepard pitcher Brett Smith shut out Tinley Park through six teed a minimum of three games. Stagg’s rally began with a leadoff innings last Wednesday and paved the way for the Astros’ 1-0 For more information, call 1-866homer by pitcher Peter Angelos win. Smith allowed just one hit and struck out nine. 352-9215 or visit www.northamer— “He took his anger out on icanyouthsports.org. the ball,” DiFoggio joked — and three of those frames, also whiffed ly] and, truthfully, even though we continued with a few walks, a three batters. lost 3-1, that’s the best we’ve been wild pitch and CJ Casey’s two- “He has a lot of personality and offensively,” said O’Neill, whose clutch hit [often enough].” The Bulldogs did most of their run double. enthusiasm,” DiFoggio said of the club totaled eight hits. “But we’ve scoring in the bottom of the third, But instead of wilting in the latter. “He’s real competitive and been in a spot where we’re making as Natividad’s bases-clearing dou- face of a challenge, Shepard fought he does a good job of keeping guys bad mistakes on the bases, and ble culminated a four-run surge. back. It collected another run on up [emotionally].” those baserunning mistakes get Chiaramonte knocked in one run a passed ball in the second frame Bobby Peterka was the Astros’ magnified.” and scored once more on Mark clutch hitter as he stroked an RBI Stagg filled the bags twice in its in the first. Richards put runners aboard Albrecht’s third-inning single. single in the third inning and a final three at-bats, but had nothin three of the final four stanzas, From there, Gregory settled run-scoring double in the seventh. ing to show for it. Drew Bolero’s including the leadoff man twice. down on the mound, and he and Korbakes (single) also had an RBI, single drove in the Chargers’ lone The Bulldogs’ best shot at adding Horbach joined forces to keep the while Shepard’s other runs came run in the second and Jake Wimto their total was in the fifth, but Chargers’ sticks quiet the remain- courtesy of a passed ball and De mer, who scored on Bolero’s hit, the Meteors recorded a putout der of the way. La Salle error. went 3-for-4 on the day. at third when a Richards player “It just wasn’t a good day [for The Astros squared off with Casey pitched six innings for tried to advance two bases on a us],” Stagg coach Matt O’Neill Reavis on Monday and Tuesday Stagg and, save for Mike Papiersaid. “We’ve been pretty successful of this week in both squads’ SSC ski’s solo homer in the fifth and teammate’s single. Richards began South Subur- [versus Shepard], but this was just Red openers. a couple RBI hits by Lemont one ban Conference Red play this a freak thing. It was tough to get Stagg 5 inning before that, was effective. week, starting with back-to-back in a rhythm [as a batter] because Eisenhower 0 The Indians wound up with nine meetings with defending division the pitchers didn’t give guys op- Shepard’s Smith wasn’t the only hits in all. Included among the Chargers’ champ Oak Lawn on Monday and portunities to get comfortable at notable pitcher of last week. Also earning rave reviews was opponents this week are Souththe plate with all the walks.” Tuesday. “We both get the grinder type Nick Gerzon, who tossed a no-hitter West Suburban Conference Red of kid, so we’re going to win ball- at the Cardinals on Monday. Gerzon members Lincoln-Way North, LinStatistics games by throwing strikes, catch- struck out seven and walked two, coln-Way West and Thornridge, Harlan 101 002 1 - 5 ing the ball and doing the little with both of those free passes be- who shared a divisional home with Richards 000 630 x - 9 things right on offense,” DiFog- ing doled out in the fourth inning. Stagg up until this season. gio said. “We definitely know the Eisenhower did not have baserunners in any other stanza. Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Mallo, Mills, strike zone this year. Statistics Cha. Zeschke. HR: Natividad. RBI: Na- “It’s a neighborhood thing be- “It was a cold day, but he did tividad 3, Garrett, Mejia, Mills, Sanchez. tween us and Stagg, and it’s [al- a good job of challenging hitters Tinley Park 000 000 0 — 0 most] always highly competitive. from the get-go,” O’Neill said of Shepard WP: Thompson (1-0). 010 000 x — 1 It’s a good rivalry — of course, to Gerzon. “And we didn’t make any Shepard RBI: Gregory. WP: Smith (1Sandburg 421 42 - 13 be a rivalry, one team can’t win errors. Any time you do that in 1). high school baseball, you’ve got Richards 000 10 - 1 all the time.” De La Salle 10 a good chance to win.” Shepard 511 000 0 — 7 5 Stagg’s nine hits were some- Stagg Sandburg 2B: Stearns 2, Gutierrez, Ko- Shepard 400 000 0 — 4 ciper, Landgraf, Santiago. WP: Leland The only time the Astros didn’t what scattered, but it “did just Shepard 2B: Horbach, Knoerzer. RBI: Horwin last week was on Monday, al- enough to get ahead.” A passed bach 3, Albrecht, Carmody, Korbakes. (1-0). Richards 2B: Chiaramonte. RBI: Castro. though there were still some posi- ball allowed the Chargers to gar- WP: Gregory (1-0). tive signs of which DiFoggio took ner their first run in their initial Stagg 2B: Bolero, Casey. HR: Angelos. LP: Villafuerte (0-1). notice. Foremost among them was plate appearance, then they tallied RBI: Casey 2, Angelos. LP: Angelos (0De La Salle 301 100 1 - 6 his team’s ability to claw its way twice more in both the second and 1). Richards 104 000 0 - 5 back into contention after spotting sixth innings. Angelos (two-run the Meteors a 10-0 advantage by double) and Nick Nowak (single) De La Salle 127 000 0 — 10 were Stagg’s RBI men. Richards 2B: Natividad. RBI: Natividad 3, the top of the third inning. Shepard 002 011 1 — 7 “The kids could have just Nowak finished with three hits Shepard 2B: Albrecht, Peterka. RBI: PeChiaramonte. LP: Schramm (0-1). chalked it up and started think- and Brett Stratinsky smacked a terka 2, Korbakes. LP: Hermann (0-1). Mt. Carmel 004 221 51 - 15 ing about the next game, but they couple for the Chargers. 3 Stagg Richards 270 140 02 - 16 chose to do the opposite,” DiFoggio Lemont 120 002 0 — 5 said. “I was real proud of what Stagg 1 Eisenhower 000 000 0 — 0 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte 2, Natividad they did and the fight that we Two runs in the fourth in- Stagg 2B: Angelos, Nowak, Stratinsky. ning put the Indians ahead for RBI: Angelos 2, Nowak, Stratinsky. WP: 2, Mallo, Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke. RBI: had. We made it a ballgame.” Chiaramonte 4, Mills 3, Sanchez 2, Cha. Relievers Kyle Longfield and the first time on Saturday, and Gerzon (1-0). Zeschke 2, Castro, Mejia, Natividad. WP: Korbakes teamed up to put the they went on to claim a two-run brakes on De La Salle’s runaway victory over the Chargers, who, ac- Lemont Mallo (1-0). 000 210 0 — 3 attack. They held the Meteors cording to their coach, sabotaged Stagg 010 000 0 — 1 Stagg 022 000 - 4 without a hit over the last four themselves. Stagg 2B: Angelos. RBI: Bolero. LP: Richards 222 026 - 14 innings, and Longfield, who threw “It was a clean game [defensive- Casey (0-2).

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Stagg 2B: Angelos, Casey. RBI: Casey 2, C. Martinez, McMahon. LP: Kivlehan (0-1). Richards 2B: Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke, Chr. Zeschke. RBI: Castro 2, Chiaramonte 2, Marchione 2, Chr. Zeschke 2, Mallo, Natividad, Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke. WP: Ruge (1-0).

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tinct possibility with Bolhuis on the hill, but Highland bunched a two-strike single, walk, bunt (Continued from page 2) hit and sacrifice fly together to Highland Christian (Fla.) 3 produce the deciding run. HighChicago Christian 2 land accrued seven hits in all off Nineteen consecutive score- the trio of Bolhuis, Novak and less innings finally ended for the Chris Lyle. Knights in the seventh frame on “Our team ERA is only about Friday, when freshman Zach Fri- 3.40 so far,” Brauer said. “We’re eling’s double — Christian’s lone pitching fairly well.” extra-base hit of the week — drove Their time spent on the field in a pair of runs and created a didn’t represent the entirety of Christian players’ Florida expe2-all deadlock with Highland. The Knights had threatened rience. They also undertook a a couple times before that, but couple of service projects while a runner was left at second away, and Brauer felt those and base in the fourth and two men other team-wide activities enabled were stranded in the sixth. Still, the Knights “to get a lot out of Brauer stated it “was the most it relationally.” we had done right offensively all Christian opened its last Suburban Christian Conference camweek.” Extra innings seemed a dis- paign this past Monday with a

home matchup against Walther Lutheran. The Broncos were to host the Knights on Tuesday.

Statistics Chicago Christian 000 020 — 2 Pembroke Pines 120 621 — 12 Chicago Christian RBI: O’Meara. LP: Novak (0-1). Chicago Christian 000 00 — 0 SLAM Charter 407 1x — 12 Chicago Christian LP: Bolhuis (2-1). Pleasure Ridge Park 100 000 1 — 2 Chicago Christian 000 000 0 — 0 Chicago Christian LP: D. Vos (2-1). Chicago Christian 000 000 2 — 2 Highland Christian 001 100 1 — 3 Chicago Christian 2B: Frieling. RBI: Frieling 2. LP: Bolhuis (2-2).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TO THE FIRST UNITED BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1939, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE FIRST UNITED BANK TRUST U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1939, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A., AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GEORGE BEHNLE A/K/A GEORGE J. BEHNLE (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 016081 15528 LARKSPUR 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 February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 8, 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 15528 LARKSPUR LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-305-001. 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 14-13-13589. 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. 1413-13589 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016081 TJSC#: 34-2844 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. I598798

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.EYAD HASAN, MAJDOLEAN HASAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, HERITAGE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 049943 8834 W. 140TH STREET UNIT #3A 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 February 2, 2012, 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 8834 W. 140TH STREET UNIT #3A, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-400-047-1009. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-29172. 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. 1413-29172 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 049943 TJSC#: 34-5251 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. I599870

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.TOMEK M. CYBULSKI A/K/A TOMASZ CYBULSKI A/K/A TOMASZ M. CYBULSKI, AGNIESZKA CZAJA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MILFORD COURT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 018668 7904 W. 94TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 14, 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 7904 W. 94TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-302-055. 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 14-13-14670. 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. 14-13-14670 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018668 TJSC#: 34-2549 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. I600260

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAVA A STEPHEN, IF ANY, NORMA KITTI, GLENN STEPHEN, LORI PUHALA, LESLIE STEPHEN, ROXI STEELE, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WAVA A STEPHEN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 32174 10415 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 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 10415 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-220-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a orange brick single family ranch home; 2 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 PA1216822. 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. PA1216822 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 32174 TJSC#: 34-2242 I599311

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For Sale 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, Plaintiff, -v.-v.GARRY J. BARTECKI, ISABELLE E. BARTECKI MONIKA BEDNARZ A/K/A MONIKA M. BEDA/K/A I. LIZ BARTECKI, JACALYN J. NOVACK, NARZ-STOPKA, MACIEJ STOPKA, TIFFANY GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #2 TREETOP CONDOMINIUM #9, INC. Defendants Defendants 13 CH 014238 13 CH 020459 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N ORLAND 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on sure and Sale entered in the above cause on JanJanuary 7, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The uary 28, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The JuJudicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May dicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 7, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auc- CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the tion to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following following described real estate: Commonly known described real estate: Commonly known as 7345 as 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N, ORLAND TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E, ORLAND PARK, IL PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-210- 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-409-022-1003. 024-1002/1008. The real estate is improved with The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified the highest bid by certified funds at the close of funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judithe sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corpora- cial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will tion. No third party checks will be accepted. The be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Aban- sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Mudoned Residential Property Municipality Relief nicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on resiFund, which is calculated on residential real es- dential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purthereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not chaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residen- the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid tial real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credior by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose estate whose rights in and to the residential real rights in and to the residential real estate arose estate arose prior to the sale. The subject propprior to the sale. The subject property is subject to erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spegeneral real estate taxes, special assessments, or cial assessments, or special taxes levied against special taxes levied against said real estate and said real estate and is offered for sale without any is offered for sale without any representation as representation as to quality or quantity of title and to quality or quantity of title and without recourse without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condito Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation by further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real esthe purchaser to a deed to the real estate after tate after confirmation of the sale. The property will confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common incondominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the terest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine D I V I S I O N � FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CO- DILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH P l a i n t i f f , � DILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, v . � FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file numJOHN NEMEH, ORIANA NEHEM A/K/A ORIANA IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-12882. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORt 4."-- /&841"1&3 (3061 t NEMEH, PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS, AMER ber 14-12-31784. THE JUDICIAL SALES COR- PORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, 3/28/2014 10:52:03 CUSTOMER: I AUCTION CO PROOF TIME (312) SAMAWI Defendants IL 60606-4650 236-SALE You can THE DAILY JOURNAL - Kankakee, IL PORATIONR One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, AM 13 CH MN 08286 Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. POST-BULLETIN - Rochester, 7921 W 103RD ST APT 1B PALOS 60465 ID:also visit The for a 7RUN: day status report of pending sales. ML239 FIRST 03/31/14 Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com 5)& %*41"5$)t"3(64 - Moline, IL HILLS, IL REP NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information THE TIMES - Ottawa, IL GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.AucSale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2014, regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auc- tion.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at tion.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & AS- SOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE County Department, Chancery Division. 10:30 AM on May 13, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales SOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-12882 Attorney P l a i n t i f f , � CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-31784 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case v s . � highest bidder, as set forth below, the following ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 014238 TJSC#: 34-1884 NOTE: Miguel Villicana; Martha Gonzalez; BMO Harris Bank, described real estate: Commonly known as 7921 W Number: 13 CH 020459 TJSC#: 34-797 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, National Association f/k/a Harris, National Association; 103RD ST APT 1B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed Cambridge in the Hills Condominium Association Index No. 23-13-102-083-1004. The real estate is you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants and any information obtained will be used for that improved with a 6 unit condominium with no garage. to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt D e f e n d a n t s , � purpose. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified and any information obtained will be used for that 1 2 C H 2 2 7 8 8 � I598171 funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial purpose. Sheriff's # 140098 I598160 Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be F11020190 CHOH accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 9, 2014, at Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in public auction the following described premises and certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four real estate mentioned in said Judgment: (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee Common Address: 8100 West 87th Street Unit 1A, acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment P.I.N: 18-35-407-091-1001 creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real Improvements: This property consists of a Residential estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate Condominium Unit. arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the special taxes levied against said real estate and is successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by Intermodal | Dedicated | Tanker offered for sale without any representation as to quality cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS MAY APPLY cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to Experienced drivers and recent driving school grads should apply ($6,000 tuition reimbursement) hours after the sale. confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the Paid CDL training for OTR tanker drivers | Home Daily or Weekly Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of a s s e s s m e n t s . � Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real Apply: schneiderjobs.com/newjobs | Info: 800-44-PRIDE Premise will NOT be open for inspection. estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will The purchaser of a condominium unit, other than a NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no mortgagee shall pay the assessments as required by representation as to the condition of the property. 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1) Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney file to verify all information. If this property is a FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the Anthony Porto 2600+ LOTS – MAY 2nd, 3rd & 4th IN ROCK ISLAND, IL foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 assessments and the legal fees required by The Over 500 Colts including: nearly 100 First Generation SAA’s, Over 50 Percussion Arms, numerous Double AcNaperville, IL 60566-7228 tion Revolvers, Woodsmans, 1911’s & 1911A1’s. Over 500 Winchesters, Nearly 900 Sporting Arms, Nearly 100 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 � Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Smith & Wessons. Nearly 400 U.S. Military arms from early Martial and Civil War arms to WWI & WWII arms. (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 Over 200 German, Japanese, and European Military arms. Nearly 100 Deringers, Nearly 1900 items classipart of a common interest community, the purchaser of For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com fied as Antique or Curio & Relic. Over 700 Modern Arms. A rare, cased Texas No. 5 Paterson revolver, serial This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee number 515, with carved ivory grips, attached loading lever, and 9-inch barrel and a revered Colt Walker Model Debt Collection Practices Act and any information shall pay the assessments required by The Civilian Series revolver, serial number 1078, formerly from the illustrious collection of Al Cali. Part I of the obtained will be used for that purpose. world-renowned Von Norden Collection of German World War II firearms. Documented Cased Exhibition QualCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF I592991 ity Le Page Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Elaborately Carved Stock presented by the President of YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), France to the President of Mexico and once part of the Harolds Club Museum of the Old West Collection. Other YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN highlights: the most comprehensive and breathtaking collection of Winchester 1890 rifles ever assembled and POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN an iconic and comprehensive collection of Winchester 1866 carbines and an Extraordinary Historic Early ProORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE duction Henry Rifle from the Samuel Colt Collection. To order a full-color, 3 vol. set catalog ($60 inc. S&H) WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS or to inquire about selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. Catalog now online at www.rockislandauction.com. Preview Thur. May 1st, 10am-6pm. Auction begins 9am MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: May 2nd, 3rd & 4th at RIAC’s facility 7819 42nd St. W., Rock Island, IL 61201, 160 miles West of Chicago. Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the 17.5% Buyers Premium – Discounted to 15% for pre-approved check or cash. Open to the public. 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 PA1303866. 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. PA1303866 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 08286 TJSC#: 34-2394 I599934

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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. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597273

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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. I596625

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. I596648

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I596356

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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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I598779

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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

Broaden Your Horizons This week Rock, gem and jewelry show Moksha Imports’ Holiday Rock, Gem and Jewelry show will be held this Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, from noon to 4 p.m., at Tranzformation, 5528 W. Cal-Sag Road in Alsip. Ed and Sue from Moksha Imports (the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals) will be offering one of the finest selections of rocks, mineral specimens, crystals and jewelry in the Chicago area. (8970778; tranzformation.biz)

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Model A from movies at The Bridge The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park last week had a Ford Model A workshop. Palos Park resident Claude Poulsen (left) was among volunteers leading the program. Students are learning how to rebuild and reinstall engine parts from the 1928-1931 Ford Model As on an original car from that era. The auto that they are working on was in the films “Public Enemies,” with Johnny Depp, and “Road to PerditioQ,” with Tom Hanks.

Rep. Lipinski invites high school students to submit contest artwork Congressman Dan Lipinski is accepting submissions from all high school students in the Third Congressional District of Illinois for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and the winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to travel to our nation’s capitol in June for the exhibition opening. Runnersup will have their artwork prominently displayed in Congressman Lipinski’s offices for one year. All submissions must include the Student Information and Release Form, which can be found online at lipinski.house.gov. • All artwork must be two-dimensional.

• Each piece can be no larger than 28 by 28 by 4 inches, including the frame. • If the winning piece is not framed, the artist will be required to frame the artwork within the sizing guidelines. • Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 pounds. • Each entry must be completely original and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws • Winning artwork will be on display in Washington for one year and will not be available to be returned to the winner during that period. • Accepted media for artwork are as follows: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.; Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, charcoal,

ink, markers; Collage; Prints: lithographs, silk screen, block prints; Mixed Media: use of more than two media such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.; Computer-Generated Art and Photography. All entries must be received at the Congressman’s District offices in Chicago (6245 S. Archer Ave.), Oak Lawn (5309 W. 95 St.), Lockport (222 East 9th St.), or Orland Park (14700 S. Ravinia Ave.) by April 23. If you have any questions, contact the Congressman’s Chicago office at (312) 886-0481, or go online to lipinski.house.gov. The winning artist will be notified in early May and the exhibition opening will be in June in Washington, D.C.

things you probably already have lying around your room. This free event is for teens in 9th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www. thebridgeteencenter.org. • Parent Program: Teens, Sex & Their Culture 7 to 8 p.m. April 17, will help you tackle the tough issues. Talk with a family counselor about healthy ways to talk to your teen about sex, the things our teens are exposed to at school and in the media, and how these things affect our teens today and in the future.

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• Story Telling Through Painting 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday). The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, challenges you to 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. • Trivia and Game Night 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 11. Mimi’s Cafe will bring the food while The Bridge will provide the fun and games. Bring a friend. • Mandi Burnison 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 12, a high school night with live music from Mandi Burnison and BBQ from Famous Dave’s. This event is exclusively for students in 9th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org • Easter Flowers 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 15, create your own flower arrangement to take home using normal flowers and making them look like bunnies. • Eggs Benedict with 94 West 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 16, National Eggs Benedict Day. Learn how to prepare this popular breakfast dish with Chef Tom from 94 West. • Obstacle Course Challenge 5 to 6 p.m. April 16, 23 and 30, The Bridge Teen Center wants to help make fitness fun by competing against other students in this obstacle course style workout. Open to all fitness levels. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org. • DIY Prom Hairstyle 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. April 17, save money by learning how to give yourself a beautiful prom hairstyle using

Palos Park resident Dave Branigan is taking his solo guitar and vocal act to Hackney’s restaurant in Palos Park on Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m., with his music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and more act. The audience will get a chance and see how this Palos Park resident is making the best of his retirement aside from acting and producing movies and participating in community theater. Branigan is one of the producers from Sole Productions. Its film, “You Don’t Say!”,will be playing at the Illinois International Film Festival in DeKalb this Sunday, at 6:30 p.m. Branigan’s music act coming to Hackney’s, 123rd and La Grange Road, called The Dr. Dave Experience -- 50s, 60s and More, is available for bookings. Call 254-0759 or email drdave8108@gmail.com Branigan is a founding member of the ‘50s tribute band Ricky & The Redstreaks, the ‘60s cover band The Chandlers, the ‘70s rock band EQUUS and a member of the salt and pepper soul band The Savoys.

garage sale will be held May 30 -31 and they are ready to accept those treasures that no longer have a place in your home, basement or garage. Please consider donating small-scale household furnishings, antiques, accessories, jewelry, children’s clothing and toys, games, puzzles, bikes, sporting goods and garden items. Drop off hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted now through Wednesday, May 28 and are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road) Palos Park. For more information call 708-6710648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

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Saint Michael School wows crowd with ‘Annie Jr.’ Saint Michael School in Orland Park, recently hosted its rendition of the highly acclaimed play, “Annie Jr.” to sold -out crowds totaling over 700 family and friends on March 28 and 29. The show, directed by Jennifer Trippiedi and Joanne Lennon along with choreographer, Nancy Bigelow featured 59 students from fifth through eighth grade. Twenty-eight students worked behind the scenes as production and crew members. They started practice back in January and have put in close to 100 rehearsal hours. Featured in the lead role of Annie was eighth grader, Ellen Weiss. The orphans (Molly, Pepper, Duffy, Tessie, July, Kate, Cecille and Annette) were played by 8th graders Anne Tracy, Kate Larkin, Amy Tracy, Anastasia Kakol, Grace Trippiedi, and 7th graders Meghan Lange, Sara Bernecker and Danielle Schleyer. Other key players were Miss Hannigan: eighth grader Ellie Rybak; Mr. Bundles: Eamon Hennessy; Sandy: Maggie Caliendo; Grace Farrell: eighth grader Daphne Bigelow; Drake: Tom Bird; Oliver Warbucks: eighth grader Augie Hauter; Rooster Hannigan: Mac Harlin; Lily St. Regis: eighth grader Alyssa Lennon, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt: eighth grader Kyle McNamara. For the 8th-graders, this will be their last production at Saint Michael. They include: Kelsey Clarke; Lexis Guajardo; Maureen Imrie; Joe Leahy; Brady Mack; Anthony Majchrowicz; Mia Martino; Morgan McAuliffe; Brian McElligott; Makena Maxia; JJ Mitra; Maggie Nolan; Matthew Schumacher; Maddie Sigel; Ashley Stojak; Alexis Vargas; and Annie Zimmerman For more information on St. Michael School visit www.saintmike.org or call 708-349-0068.

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Captain America great but you may need to see prior film first The opening scene of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” shows Steve Rogers (Captain America) running superhumanly through various parts of Washington D.C. While exercising, he meets an out-of-breath army veteran named Sam Wilson (Falcon) who was running, just not superhumanly. The two talk about how it feels to be back from a war zone. This sets the scene for a not-sopatriotic movie, as we deal with Steve Rogers’ emotional state, as he deals with whether or not he still wants to be a so-called soldier. This is the second installment of the Captain America franchise, but this is the third time we have Captain America played by Chris Evans on the big screen, twice in his own franchise and once in “The Avengers.” Evans is signed on for six total movies to play Captain America, so we will see the Captain at least

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto three more times and probably more if he is willing to take the huge payday. Being a sequel to “Captain America: The First Avenger”, it is highly recommended that you see that movie first, because unless you have a decent knowledge of Captain America’s universe you will be somewhat lost. Even if you have seen the first movie, you still might get lost. The movie centers around an attack of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is basically a way more secretive CIA agency. Captain America and Black Widow played expertly by Scarlett Johansson work for Nick Fury played by Samuel L.

Jackson, who has more than just a passing cameo in this film. Alexander Pierce, played by Robert Redford, brings a whole new level to the movie as a conniving politician. He is a scene stealer whose role harkens back to old-school political dramas. Even if you don’t like superhero movies, going just to see him is not a bad idea. The movie also introduces us to Bucky a.k.a. the Winter Soldier played by Sebastian Stan and Brock Rumalow. The Winter Soldier surprisingly has a smaller role than you would think for his name being in the title. It’s almost as if his character was an afterthought to the writers. This movie does one thing that all Marvel movies do really well -- it sets up the next film. It doesn’t just help set up the next Captain America movie, it helps set up the next couple Captain America movies. For those who don’t already

know, here is a friendly warning. Don’t leave until the credits are over. All Marvel movies have bonus scenes during and after the credits. One scene gives us information on the “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, which is the sequel to the highly popular “The Avengers”. This movie is not a family movie by any stretch of the imagination. With all the unneeded gun violence this is not a movie that young kids should go to. This movie at times is more akin to an action movie than a superhero movie and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Just keep the smaller kids at home. Overall the movie hits on all levels including action, adventure, a good plot, and good acting. What more can you ask for? It’s a must watch, regardless of whether it’s in 3D or 2D. Tony Pinto’s grade: A.

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by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “THE HOBBIT: THE DESOLATION OF SMAUG”: The quest of Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his comrades continues in director Peter Jackson’s second film from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy saga. The dwarves continue to seek the magical ring that will restore ownership of their homeland to them, but they have to survive some frightening perils first. As a character created for the film, Evangeline Lilly (“Lost”) joins a cast that includes Orlando Bloom, Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lee Pace, Richard Armitage and Stephen Fry. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; production videos; music video. *** (PG-13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY”: Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts were recent Oscar nominees for their first screen teaming, playing an estranged mother and daughter reunited by a family tragedy in the screen version of Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Old resentments resurface quickly, but new developments in the lives of the relatives could bring them closer ... or drive them farther apart. The Streep-Roberts

matchup is a strong suit of the film, whose impressive cast also includes Juliette Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julianne Nicholson, Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney and Sam Shepard. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “GRUDGE MATCH”: Both legendary for playing boxers on screen, Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone — who worked together previously in “Cop Land” — put the gloves on again in this comedy. Years after both their characters have given up the fight game, they’re lured back by a promoter (Kevin Hart) for a bout that gets massive advance attention. Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger and LL Cool J also appear. DVD extras: deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES”: The latest installment in the horror franchise moves a bit away from the original concept, focusing less on surveillance equipment and more on demonic possession. A young man (Andrew Jacobs) determines a late neighbor may have had supernatural dealings, and as he and several friends probe the woman’s background, they find themselves targets of evil forces. The film was written and directed by Christopher B. Landon, one of “Bonanza” and “Little House on the Prairie” star Michael Landon’s offspring. *** (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P, V) Also on Blu-ray) “JUSTIN BIEBER’S BE-

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LIEVE”: Lately, the young music star has had made news for some things he’d probably prefer not to have, but this documentary focuses on the “up” side of his life. As one might expect, that encompasses footage from concert performances, plus — in the style of the earlier profile “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” which was made by the same director, Jon M. Chu — interview comments in which Bieber reflects on those closest to him, relatives as well as professional colleagues. DVD extras: deleted and extended scenes. *** (PG: P) (Also on Blu-ray) “MAYBERRY R.F.D.: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: When “The Andy Griffith Show” ended its long run, CBS wanted a way to continue the franchise, resulting in this similarly gentlehumored spinoff that involves a number of familiar characters ... with Ken Berry and Buddy Foster as another widower and his son, whom viewers met during the final “Griffith” year. Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) is still present, as are Goober (George Lindsey), Howard (Jack Dodson) and Emmett (Paul Hartman). Griffith also shows up occasionally as Sheriff Andy Taylor, who marries longtime love Helen (Aneta Corsaut) in the premiere episode. *** (Not rated) COMING SOON: “BLACK NATIVITY” (April 15): A youth (Jacob Latimore) gets lessons he never anticipated when he’s sent to live with his grandparents (Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker).

(PG: AS, P) “THE NUT JOB” (April 15): A squirrel (voice of Will Arnett) tries to set things right after jeopardizing fellow park dwellers’ food stash in this animated comedy; Liam Neeson and Brendan Fraser also are heard. (PG: AS) “PHILOMENA” (April 15): A reporter (Steve Coogan, who also co-wrote the script) becomes involved in a woman’s (Judi Dench) search for the son she gave up 50 years earlier. (PG-13: AS, P) “RIDE ALONG” (April 15): Hoping to impress his prospective brother-in-law, an Atlanta policeman (Ice Cube), a security guard (Kevin Hart) tags along with him on a patrol. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY” (April 15): Ben Stiller directed and stars in this update of James Thurber’s classic tale of a seemingly dull man with a rich fantasy life. (PG: P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Familiarity breeds contempt. This week, familiarity may breed a need to defend your position or start a squabble in order to get attention. You can easily mistake other people’s intentions, so seek clarity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remove bitter roots before they grow to bear sour fruit. The week ahead might be challenging if a loved one or partner gives your ideas the cold shoulder. Avoid feelings of resentment; don’t let sour grapes grow wild. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The most important person in the world might be in your own backyard. Don’t get carried away by romantic fantasies in the week ahead. Best friends might need your steady hand and sensible head to guide them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There’s no wrong time to do the right thing. In an effort to set things right, however, you could create disruptions. You may be elected to clean up the mess when the applecart is upset in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A bed of roses might look inviting in the week to come, but roses have thorns, so it might not be what you expect. Loved ones could disturb the peace and quiet, or provoke you with surprising actions and ideas. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money is meant to be spent, but not too quickly or without forethought. During the week ahead, an emphasis may be placed on finances and possessions that redefine your sense of what constitutes lasting values. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The fog comes in on little cat feet. Convoluted schemes might backfire so don’t let your imagination run away with you. Avoid signing agreements this week, or at least remember to read the fine print. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The quickest path between two points is a straight line. In the week to come, people may seem to mask their true intentions by sidestepping crucial issues. Iron out differences as quickly as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Stand on your own two feet. Your ability to act without supervision is your most valuable asset. This isn’t a good week to turn a hobby into an income-producing venture or to draw friends in on a business deal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t jump out of the frying pan right into the fire. Don’t act on impulse and whim during the coming week. A special someone expects you to fulfill your duties and may not be willing to follow your pipe dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If someone judges you, they don’t define you; they define themselves. In the week ahead, you may need to walk the line between giving people the benefit of the doubt and maintaining healthy skepticism. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An aura of romantic bliss may develop this week, so being all alone simply won’t do. Guard against becoming involved in new entanglements or romantic ventures, but spend time with trusted companions.

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