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Members of the Reber-Tesmond Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604 color guard and rifle squad salute the flag at a Memorial Day observance outside Palos Heights City Hall on Monday. About 70 men, women and children attended the solemn observance. See more photos of ceremonies in Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park on Page 4.

Photo by Tim Hadac

An 8-week-old Cavalier King Charles spaniel looks quizzically at the camera as he is held by Erika Bowlds, manager of Happiness Is Pets, 15647 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. The shop, located in the village for the last 28 years, was busy last Sunday, as local men, women and children were on hand to look at the approximately 40 puppies of varying breeds available for purchase.

by Tim Hadac staff reporter A new front in the fight over puppy mills opened this week, as Cook County Commissioners Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman (R17th) and Joan Patricia Murphy (D-6th) made a move to amend the new Cook County Companion Animal & Consumer Protection Ordinance.

They were joined in the effort

by Commissioner Gregg Goslin (R17th) of the northwest suburbs.

The proposed amendment was introduced at the May 21 meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and was immediately referred to the body’s Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, which is expected to consider the matter in June.

The amendment would allow pet shops to obtain dogs, cats and rabbits from large-scale commercial breeders, but only if they have a clean bill of health from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

(USDA) and other regulatory agencies.

Under the ordinance as currently written (and which is set to take effect Oct. 1), pet shops are prohibited from obtaining animals from facilities with more than five breeding females, a move that pet shop owners say would put them out of business.

Those pet shop owners include Ron Berning of Happiness Is Pets, 15647 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

Gorman told The Regional News that the amendment is a balanced approach that “addresses bad breeders” and “strengthens the health and well-being” of dogs and at the same give pet shops the flexibility they need to stay in business without being “jeopardized by government over-regulation.”

Animal rights activists reacted with swiftness and severity last week, taking to the Puppy Mill Project’s Facebook page and other (See Animal law, Page 3)

Photo by Joan Hadac

As the mercury climbed toward an unseasonably high 87 degrees on Memorial Day, thousands of Orland Park residents donned bathing suits, grabbed beach towels and sought cool relief at the Centennial Park Aquatic Center, 15600 S. West Ave. When this photo was taken at 3:38 p.m., the facility was at its capacity of 1,700 people, according to aquatic center staff.

The center launched its 23rd season last Saturday and features a wading pool for young children, several water slides, a “lazy river” water ride, sand volleyball courts, and more.

For more details, call 349-4FUN or visit orlandpark.org online and click on Recreation & Parks.

Submitted photo and edited text from Palos Park Recreation Department

Palos Park will serve chili cook-off weekend Palos Park will host the 3-I (Illinois, Indiana and Iowa) Regional Chili Competition and Morning After event this Saturday and Sunday, May 31 and June 1.

Among the cooks from three states, 2013 Terlingua International Chili Championship winner Brian Spencer, of Champaign, is expected to compete. In order for cooks to compete in the November championship in Texas, cooks must have qualified and received an invitation. This requires cooks to earn points by placing in CASI-sanctioned chili cook-offs. Many of the cooks on both Saturday and Sunday will be trying to earn their points to qualify for the championship event. More details about competing may be obtained from a CASI director or from any of the Pod Great Peppers.

The village is still recruiting local cooks for the “Morning After” completion on Sunday, June 1.

Anyone can enter the competition, and follow the CASI cooking rules which are at www.chili.org. There are prizes forshowmanship, People’s choice and first through 10th place. Cooking is from scratch and prepared on site, no extra fillers. All cooks prepare “extra” chili so that the public can “taste” and “sample the may fine chili’s and vote for their favorite.

There will be plenty to do at the village of Palos Park- Village Green Park. Saturday Chili Tasting will

start at 1:15 p.m. and tickets can be purchased starting at 1 p.m. To see the cooks in action, arrive at 11:30 a.m. There will be live music from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., featuring “Take Two” playing classic rock.

Vendors will be on the Village Green selling candy, Art, Salsa, Chiropractic Care, Scrapbooking and more. The Palos Pedalers will have a Hot Dog stand and all proceeds go to the Palos Pedalers Organization for Biking Education and Advocacy of the Cal-Sag Trail in Palos Park.

Sunday is Family day. There is more Chili tasting starting at 12:15 p.m. Vote for your favorite hometown Chili cook. There will be a “Taste of Country” line dancing demo at 1 p.m. “Touch-A-Truck” on Forest Glen Blvd. with our local Fire District, Police, Public Works Dept. and the Dough Guys Cupcake Truck from 1-3pm and our local food vender- Azteca Catering Company. The Rec. Dept. has organized games and activities for the kids with the Palos Park Library, Soccer Made in America, lawn games and the SWSRA (South West Special Recreation Association) will provide games and education. Proceeds from Sunday’s event will help fund Special Recreation.

For more information, to volunteer, to be a chili judge or enter as a cook, please contact the Palos Park Recreation Department at www.palospark.org and click on Recreation Department or call 671-3760.

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View from Trinity

by Dr. Steven Timmermans

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Dr. Elizabeth Rudenga, current provost and newly appointed interim president of Trinity Christian College, discusses the upcoming Here we presidential transition with Dr. Steve Timmermans, president of the go again college for the past 11 years. Timmermans has been nominated to be the next executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in Dear Editor: North America. The transition becomes effective June 1.

It seems like it was just a few years back when the subject of a new Rec Center came up in Palos Heights. Oh yes, it was just a few years ago by golly! At that time it was put to referendum and was voted down soundly by the residents of Palos Heights.

For sure, it was a larger, more grandiose center then, at the tune of $16 plus million, so now our local government is the baton to Trinity Provost at it again at a much reduced The season of commenceLiz Rudenga, Trinity’s interim amount of $6 plus million. ment has begun. High school president. There are protocols Now I am not against the or college, this is the season and policies that guide this citizens getting exercise at all, for celebrating the accomtransition, and there’s some but I am not sure that this plishments of graduates. type of expansion is needed We think of these graduation joy as well, knowing that I at all. We currently have an ceremonies as conclusions—end- leave Trinity in Dr. Rudenga’s thoroughly competent hands. adequate facility for a town ings of four years of study. But The joy, though, turns to of about 13,000 residents. In commencement means beginthe recent mailing it lists the ning. Thus, while there’s much anxiety as I consider moving our family from Palos many offerings that the new to reflect upon over the past center will have. Many of those number of years, these ceremo- Heights to Grand Rapids, Mich. Anxiety enters, too, meeting/gathering types of nies signal new beginnings. as I think about leaving the functions listed can already be I’ve been to a great number role presidential role that has handled in the rooms that exist. of commencements—a few for Others functions/sports can be my own graduations, a bit more been energizing and fulfilling handled in the existing gym for my children, and even more and step into a role that, for me, holds much uncertainty space. Granted, there are a few as part of the platform party and requires new learning. of the items that could not be for Trinity commencement But rather than being overhandled at the existing center, ceremonies. Most often, the come by anxiety, I’ll follow my but some of those will also be feedback from parents focuses competing with businesses that on the mix of formality and joy. own advice: the journey ahead requires paying attention to exist already (fitness programs, Trumpets, organ, robes, and procedure and protocol…and personal training, batting cages, processions signal the imporI won’t forget the thank you volleyball to name a few). Any tance of the day. Applause, notes. In fact, this concluding expansion into these areas will shout-outs, and near-dance column provides an opportunity no doubt hurt local businesses steps across the platform are for saying thanks. Thank you, who pay taxes already (I am sure signs of the joy expericommunity leaders, neighbors, sure Charter Fitness does not enced by graduates and their and friends—too numerous relish the thought of losing friends and family members. business to this facility, which That mix of formality and joy to mention—for providing me and Trinity Christian College a would be a block away from is appropriate for the beginplace to call home. Thank you theirs, and I am sure Wimblenings each commencement to The Regional, and especially don has plenty of volleyball type marks. The journey ahead Amy Richards, the accomplished programs, for example). Anyone requires paying attention to owner of Regional Publishwho wants the use of these procedure and protocol. Applying and Jack Murray, the fine additional facilities that would ing for graduate school? The be part of a new Rec center application must be complete in editor whose intelligence and can use existing private ones every way. Going to a job inter- wit I’ve enjoyed over so many years. For including me in and pay the fees for the use, view? Wear a suit and rememyour publication these many not have all of Palos Heights’ ber your manners. And don’t residents subsidize the few forget to write thank you notes years has evidenced gracious hospitality. And thank you to that will use this new facility. to aunts and uncles, friends those who have read these The information letter tells of your parents, and anyone columns. I hope my words us that this will have little else who has provided you a have encouraged you and impact on our tax bill. The city check or gift card. That’s the strengthened our community. portion is only one aspect of formal side of beginning well.

I look forward to returning the local part of our tax bill, we The joy at commencement is occasionally to Palos, as my also have the fire district, the spontaneous, often unbridled. school district, etc. Has anyone But an emotion on the heels of son will be attending Trinity as a freshman in the fall. Barb seen their tax bills go down graduate joy is often anxiety. and I will enjoy continuing over the past five years. Even a The overwhelming emotion of our roles as Trinity parents! couple hundred dollar increase completion is swept away by Trinity and the wonderful does not help. We are already the anxieties facing the graduate who is about to begin anew, friends and colleagues I’ve come paying more than 2 percent of to know in Palos and the surour real estate values here in stepping forward into new setrounding areas will always have Cook County. To have a large tings, experiences, and groups. a special place in my heart. project that will add to all of As I pen the words for this, our tax bills, when people are my last column, I realize I’m Dr. Steven Timmermans already bailing out of Illinois commencing, too! I’ve conends his tenure as president due to taxes, seems to make no cluded 11 years “in college,” of Trinity Christian College in sense at all when all things are and there’s much to reflect Palos Heights this week. This considered. This is not a lot of upon. As the semester ends is his final column. We wish talk either, as I know builders at Trinity, there are moments him all the best; may God bless across the border in Indiana that allow such reflection— him and all of his family as and they tell me that greater and the accompanying mix of he begins his next calling. than 50 percent of the homes formality and joy. I’m passing

Commencement Abundant gratitude and a new beginning

being built there are for people coming from Illinois. Part of the reason – Indiana taxes are 1 percent of real estate value.

Why our governments continue to think that they have to become larger and larger is a mystery to me.

Let’s concentrate on limiting our local governmental entities rather than expanding them. Let’s all think about this when voting on the proposed referendum coming up.

Phil Reger Palos Heights

Thank you to Dr. Dubec Dear Editor: A big thank you and a fond farewell to Dr. Joseph M. Dubec, Superintendent of School District 118. The Palos Park Police Department would like to thank Dr. Joe Dubec for his many years of strong, thoughtful leadership and dedicated service to the Palos District 118 community.

In 2005, after the untimely death of Dr. Rosemarie Carroll, Dr. Dubec came to District 118 and had some very big shoes to fill.

The majority of our many interactions with Dr. Dubec dealt with private matters. These issues involved a safety concern, family crisis or student/family matters that required support services of legal intervention.

Dr. Dubec, always the positive professional, exhibited pointed direction with an incredible commitment to District 118 students, staff and families.

We have found Dr. Dubec to be an amazing person who has devoted his life to education. No matter the decision being considered, Joe Dubec based his decisions on what was best for the children. Dr.

Letters Policy Dubec’s leadership and vision will be a lasting legacy and his partnership and support will truly be missed.

We wish Dr. Dubec the very best in his retirement and we look forward to working with our new Superintendent Anthony Scarsella, he too has some big shoes to fill.

Joe Miller, Palos Park police chief

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Stand against drug Prohibition and its violence Dear Editor: Neighborhoods beset by violence need to take the prohibition profit out of the drug business on Chicago street corners.

Sure, those neighborhoods need better schools and jobs, but it’s all too easy for kids (and adults) to make a career choice of drugs, gangs, guns and violence when society encourages and enables that very choice by making drugs worth many times their true value, simply because drugs are prohibited.

When Chicagoans took to the street corners over the holiday weekend in an effort to tame Chicago Memorial Day violence, each of us needs to remember, our brief loitering on the corner is a part-time undertaking without pay versus drug prohibition that is a full-time, equal opportunity employer that never sleeps and occupies not only the corners but every square foot of Chicago between the corners, too.

Tranquility or violence – legalization or prohibition – the choice is ours as much as the consequences.

James E. Gierach Palos Park

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If you could choose anywhere in the world to go on summer vacation, where would you go and why?

(Asked on a summerlike afternoon last Monday at the Orland Park Aquatic Center, which just opened for the season.)

Photos by Joan Hadac

Jennifer Schmitt, Homer Glen “I would go to Maui, because it is the most beautiful place on earth.”

Nicholas Ekonomou, Orland Park “I’d go to Santorini, Greece.

We just went there for the first time in 48 years, and we want to go back again. It is the most beautiful country I’ve ever seen, with its beautiful black beaches and its fresh food.”

Jessica Gunderson, Orland Park “I’d go to the Caribbean, because of the weather. I like the environment, the different people, and the different culture.”

Ashley Gunderson, Toni Flynn, Orland Park Orland Park “I’d go to Spain, because I heard “I just went to Mexico, and I’d it’s very beautiful there.” totally go back. The country is carefree, and the people are totally happy. They thank you for coming when you try to thank them for their hospitality.”

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The Timmermans family, an engaging and international blend, on the campus of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights.

It’s the end of an era at Trinity Christian College Dr. Timmermans departs to head Reformed Church in North America

by Tim Hadac staff reporter By his own account posted online, Steve Timmermans “came to Trinity Christian College in 2003 with a deep commitment to Christ, an unwavering embrace of Reformed perspectives on faith, learning, and living, and extensive experiences in rehabilitation, teaching, and administration.”

Eleven years later, as the psychologist and educator packs up his modest office on campus in Palos Heights and prepares to move forward to the next phase of his life, the Trinity president leaves pleased with the college’s progress under his leadership.

“When I arrived 11 years ago, the college had just built the science building and the Ozinga Chapel, so it was starting to gain momentum, and these 11 years have seen a continued gain of that momentum, with new buildings, new programs and the like,” he told The Regional News in a conversation late last week. “It was beginning to take off, and it has continued to take off.”

The most obvious measure is enrollment. Timmermans inherited an institution of 1,068 students.

Those numbers have risen steadily to 1,380 this school year. The student body is also more diverse.

Among American students, minority enrollments stands at 24.3 percent, up from 13.1 percent in 2003.

“I hope what those numbers tell us is that we’ve been faithful to our mission while extending our reach to more students, to communities, to families that otherwise would not have considered us or even known about us,” he reflected.

“Trinity had been a small col-

Animal law (Continued from page 1) forms of social media to label Gorman, Murphy and Goslin as “snakes” and “rat b~stards,” wildly charging them with accepting payoffs from the American Kennel Club and pet store owners, and therefore “sleeping with the enemy.” One angry activist expressed her “hope [that] their loved ones all die of horrible disease.”

Gorman said she found the public insults unfortunate, adding that she is a friend of animals and that she and her staff have several dogs obtained from shelters.

Murphy, for her part, is a longtime animal welfare advocate, as well as founder and co-chair (with Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart) of Cook County Partners Against Animal Cruelty.

Reacting with less vitriol but a similar amount of anger were Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey (D-12th), of Chicago’s North Side, and Chicago City Clerk Susana Mendoza. Fritchey authored and championed the Cook County ordinance, which was passed in April and is set to take effect Oct. 1, and Mendoza led earlier efforts to pass a stricter law in Chicago.

Both Fritchey and Mendoza pointed out that Gorman, Murphy and Goslin were part of a unanimous County Board vote that passed the new ordinance on April 2.

Fritchey claimed the proposed amendment would “gut” the new law.

tinued. “We worked together in groups and kind of drew what this thing might become. It’s right on the border between neighborhood and college, so it’s a natural meeting place where we can gather in a nice hospitable environment.”

The end result is the Bootsma Bookstore Café at Navajo Creek, 6513 W. 123rd St., a relaxing meeting pace that welcomes both college and community.

One good thing that came out of all that, he added, is the Palos Area Community Advisory Board (PACAB), which functions to the present day and which he describes as a good vehicle for communication between the college and Photo courtesy of Trinity Christian College During his tenure at Trinity Christian College, Dr. Timmermans community.

Timmermans also credits the established a reputation as a good listener interested in building late president of the Navajo Hills bridges with his neighbors.

Homeowners Association and lege for so long—I mean, a typi- three-story parking garage. That’s PACAB leader Joe McGee, “my cal enrollment was 700 students,” a killer. The neighbors were furiTimmermans added. “Everyone ous, and they kind of blocked it. here needed to learn that no lon- I arrived here, saw the situation ger was Trinity the small, chal- and said, ‘What’s this?’ and I said lenging college. They had grown to my board, ‘We’re not going to up or at least taken a giant step pursue this. There’s something forward. So we got to grow even wrong here.’”

Trinity withdrew from the confurther together.”

One surprise Timmermans troversy, and then another restauencountered early on was that rant operated there for a time. the “city of Palos Heights and “Then it was sold to a developer the college didn’t get along that who was going to put in condos,” well together. There were issues, Timmermans recalled. “Then, I neighbors, mistrust—there just think it was [Mayor] Bob Straz wasn’t a good feeling, and there who came to me and said, ‘Maybe was a certain level of animosity,” this would be a good thing. Let’s re-open this discussion,’ and I went he recalled.

That mistrust, he added, ap- door-to-door in the neighborhood, peared rooted in the college’s knocking on doors, asking people previous attempt to purchase the about their concerns and their old Dunlap’s restaurant property. views on what they wanted to “In ’03, the college was going see that property used for.

“So we bought the property and to buy it, but was not clear with its intentions,” he remembered. then had a planning charrette and “For example, one architect had invited neighbors and students and drawn up plans that included a professors and aldermen,” he con-

across-the-street neighbor, who said ‘Join Rotary and get to know people,’ and that was a good step,” the president continued.

Also under his leadership, Trinity lent its environmental sciences professor to the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gar-

dens in about 2004 for two semesters to help them through a transition.

The efforts paid off. More than a decade later, the mistrust has turned to trust, and the president (Continued on page 10)

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“Before the ink has even dried on Cook County’s nationally praised law aimed at protecting both consumers and animal welfare by preventing the sale of dog and cats raised in inhumane conditions, the pet industry and its allies have crafted an amendment that is designed to completely undo the good that was done,” he said in a statement on his website.

Mendoza added, “To go back on your vote and side with the puppy mill industry is a disservice, not only to the people of Cook County, but also to the animals who cannot stand up for themselves. The public will judge these commissioners by the company they keep, and I, along with an army of animal advocates, will do everything we can to stop this legislation from moving forward.”

Gorman pointed out that the Fritchey’s legislation was introduced and passed the same day on April 9, bypassing the traditional review via the County Board’s committee system.

At that meeting, Gorman made a motion—seconded by Murphy-to refer the ordinance to committee for review, saying that Fritchey’s parliamentary maneuvering was “turning into a bigger mess than what my dog left me before I left home this morning.”

The motion to refer the measure to committee failed on a 10-5 vote (two commissioners were absent).

Commissioners then passed Fritchey’s ordinance by a 15-0 vote, with Gorman saying she was voting in favor but “looking forward to the opportunity to amend” the new law, which

Fritchey and his political allies said they welcomed.

Gorman would not speculate on whether she has the votes to pass the proposed amendment.

She said she plans to co-host a press conference this week, where leading veterinary medical associations are expected to endorse the proposed amendments.

Background

The Cook County Companion Animal & Consumer Protection Ordinance is designed to strike a blow against puppy mills by attacking the problem at the retail level.

“Puppy mill” is a derisive term used by activists and others to describe those large-scale commercial breeders that engage in sloppy and even inhumane treatment of dogs and cats.

Fritchey has said that the ordinance will limit “the retail sale of puppies and kittens in Cook County pet stores to animals sourced from shelters and other humane adoption centers.” The measure also allows pet shops to purchase dogs and cats from small-scale, hobbyist breeders.

It was passed in the wake of a similar and stricter ordinance passed the Chicago City Council by a vote of 49-1.

A key point of the debate is whether a commercial dog breeding facility can operate safely and humanely. Many activists say it is impossible and have branded such facilities as puppy mills that should be forced out of operation.

Pet shop owners, commercial dog breeders, the American Kennel Club, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture say otherwise.

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Memorial Day 2014

Photos by Joan Hadac

Eagle Scout David Graben of Palos Park stands with pride next to the map and grave roster he made for Palos Oak Hill Cemetery, located on 131st Street, just east of Southwest Highway. The historic burial Orland Park resident Jose Alvarado, an Army veteran who served in Vietnam, smiles with his wife, ground, which includes plots that date back to the Civil War, was the site of the Palos Historical Soci- Mary, and daughter, Joslyn, minutes before it was announced that Alvarado is one of a handful of local ety’s 57th annual Memorial Day service. Standing with Graben is Maria Rogers, curator of the Society. veterans whose names have been added this year to the village’s monument.

Her eyes dazzled by the colors of her first Memorial Day, Mary Fischer checks out her miniature U.S. Flag as she sits with her mother, Tina Cucci Fischer and Ray Fischer, of Orland Park, at the village’s observance last Monday. More than 100 people attended.

Boy Scout Kevin Carroll (left) and his brother, Cub Scout Danny Carroll (“but soon to be a Boy Scout”), both of Orland Park, greet visitors and distribute programs at the Orland Park Memorial Day observance.

Photo by Joan Hadac

Playing “Taps” is bugler Spencer Kolman of Boy Scout Troop 699, sponsored by Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church. A small Photos by Tim Hadac Members of the Reber-Tesmond Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604 fire While a gently flapping flag hints at a bit of breezy relief from Mon- squad of Boy Scouts and adult leaders were joined at the cemetery a salute at the Palos Park Village Green to honor the memory of day’s unseasonably hot weather, poet Kathy Lovitt expresses her ceremony by girls and leaders from Girl Scout Troop 60349, as their fallen comrades. As they typically do on Memorial Day, VFW hope for no more “flag-draped coffins” and borrows a line from well as Palos Park officials, clergy, Historical Society members, a members worked a busy day, heading from one observance to the Timmy Thomas’s 1972 pop song as she asks, “Why can’t we live delegation from the Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and others. next to post colors, fire salutes, lay wreaths and more. together?”

Faithful as always to the ideals that made the U.S. great are Susan Snow (from left), Ann Carlson and Barbara Lamb of the Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. At the Palos Heights observance, the trio laid a wreath at the base of the Veterans Memorial directly across from City Hall.

Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney offers a few thoughts on the meaning of Memorial Day, as Ed Stangel of Palos Heights (left) and members of the rifle squad listen. U.S. Rep. Daniel W. Lipinski (D-3rd) was scheduled to be the featured speaker at the event at the Village Green, but was delayed and did not attend.

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Orland man faces felony charge of retail theft A 42-year-old Orland Park man was charged with felony retail theft after he allegedly stole several pairs of socks and a University of Michigan shirt from sports-themed apparel store in Orland Square Mall. Police said they found the socks in a front pocket of Michael Amedeo’s shorts, and the shirt stuffed down his shorts when they searched him after curbing his car near Will-Cook Road and Somerset Road at 12:32 p.m. May 4. Police followed Amedeo in response to an unrelated request from security staff at a nearby pharmacy, who reported that they had surveillance video showing Amedeo stealing merchandise from their store back on April 26, police said. Amedeo reportedly denied stealing anything from the pharmacy. His car was towed and impounded, and he also was charged with operating a motor vehicle with expired registration and no proof of insurance. He is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 16. The retail theft charges, normally misdemeanors, were changed to felony charges based upon Amedeo’s prior conviction for theft, police added.

In other Orland Park police news, Brandon Phipps, 27, and Tarkeye M. Tolbert, 38, both of Chicago, were each charged with felony retail theft after they allegedly removed about $550 worth of men’s apparel from a store in Orland Square Mall at 1:31 p.m. May 2. Police said the clothing was damaged when the pair forcibly removed security tags from the garments.

Phipps reportedly admitted committing the crime, according to police. He said he was trying to raise cash to pay for his mother’s grave marker, as well as throw a Sesame Street-themed party for a child, according to the police report. They were set to appear in court in Bridgeview last Tuesday.

Jennifer R. Prieto, 33, of Hodgkins, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole more than $540 worth of toddler apparel from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 7:25 p.m. May 2. Store security staff reportedly saw Prieto stuff the merchandise into her bag and then walk out the door, where she was detained, police said. She explained herself by claiming that she left the store only to catch up with her 4-year-old daughter who had wandered away and out the door, according to the police report. Her car was towed and impounded, and Prieto’s brother picked up the child from the police station at 9:45 p.m., police added.

She was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 6.

Police charged Miguel J. Cantu, 19, of Orland Park, with retail theft after he allegedly stole a Zoo York men’s watch, valued at $40, from a department store on Orland Park Place at 5:36 p.m.

April 27. The police report gave no indication of a court date.

Tracy R. Glenn, 40, of Oak Lawn, was charged with criminal trespass to real property. She was stopped by security staff inside Orland Square Mall at 2:40 p.m.

May 5 and told she was not permitted in the facility until Feb. 26, 2015, police said. The police report did indicate why she was barred. Security staff told police that Glenn had been notified of the one-year ban back on Feb. 26. She is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 6. A year ago, Glenn was charged

ORLAND PARK POLICE with criminal trespass to land after she allegedly refused to leave a fast-food restaurant on the 14400 block of South La Grange Road.

Police charged Paige M. Doljanin, 21, of Oak Lawn, with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving in the wrong lane, and violating a median. Her car was pulled over by police in the 11100 block of West 143rd Street at 3:53 p.m. May 6. She is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on the two trafficrelated charges on Monday, and she has a hearing date of June 10 on the drug-related charges at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Catherine E. Munn, 28, of Lockport, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole $366 worth of children’s clothing, cosmetics and personal hygiene items from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 2:04 p.m. May 5. Store security said they saw Munn enter the premises with a baby in a stroller and then later stuff the merchandise into the carriage’s bottom rack. She was taken into custody, and her mother arrived to take the infant home, according to a police. The police report provided no details on a court date.

Police charged Bonnie J. Gorgievski, 58, of Mokena, with DUI and improper lane usage after she was was involved in a onecar crash in the 17300 block of South 104th Avenue at 8:51 p.m.

May 3, police said. She reportedly told police that she had had a glass of wine at a party after a Bible study class, and had taken prescription medications earlier, police said. She was transported to Silver Cross Hospital by an Orland Fire Protection District ambulance, and her car was towed and impounded. She was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 21.

Benito Zapata, 29, of Frankfort, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and texting while driving. Police curbed his SUV in the 9300 block of West 159th Street at 3:09 a.m. May 4, after they observed him allegedly driving erratically. Zapata said he was texting his girlfriend while driving, according to police. His vehicle was towed and impounded, and he is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 6.

Police charged Jose G. GuzmanAnavitate, 35, of Blue Island, driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, operating a motor vehicle with expired registration, and improper display of license plates. His car was stopped by police near 144th Place and La Grange Road at 12:54 a.m. May 4, after they ran a random plate check. The plates affixed to the car were registered to a truck, police said. Guzman-Anavitate was given a Bridgeview court date of June 23.

Rhonda Y. Loudermilk, 48, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole two bottles of Taylor Swift Wonderstruck perfume from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 3:01 p.m. May 4. The value of the merchandise allegedly stolen is about $40, but charges were upgraded based on Loudermilk’s prior convictions, police said.

Bond was set at $7,500, and she is set to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday, according to the Cook County Department of Corrections.

Police charged Kimberly N. Alexander, 28, of Calumet City, with

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Gasoline theft suspect sought Palos Park police are looking to identify this suspect who allegedly pumped $49 worth of gasoline without paying for it at Shell gas station, 131st and La Grange Road, on Monday, at about 12:25 p.m.

He fled westbound on 131st in a gray, two-door vehicle, possibly a Saturn, police said. He is described as white, 6 feet tall, slender build, with a long mustache and very short brown here. Anyone with information is asked to contact Palos Park police.

texting while driving, driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle without a front license plate. Police curbed her vehicle in the 15800 block of South La Grange Road at 4:06 p.m. May 5. Her vehicle was towed and impounded, and she was set to appear at a bond hearing on May 6.

Juan C. Herrera, 30, of Chicago, was charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license. His car was stopped by police in the 7800 block of West 157th Street at 4:11 p.m. May 5, after police clocked it traveling at 36 mph, 16 mph over the posted limit, police said. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Herrera was given a court date of June 16 in Bridgeview.

Police charged Ramiro SorianoMontoya, 19, of Chicago, with retail theft. He allegedly stole several Chicago Cubs caps and other items of clothing, worth $141, from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 1:29 p.m. April 28. He was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 13.

Brian James Holowicki, 23, of Franklin Park, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police responding to a call about suspicious behavior said they encountered Holowicki and an 18-year-old woman in his car, parked near 141st Street and 87th Avenue. A search of the vehicle yielded a multi-colored glass smoking pipe and a clear plastic bag containing cannabis, police said. Holowicki is scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on June 10.

Police charged Suzanne L. Tucker, 41, of Chicago Heights, with using a cell phone while driving, as well as driving on a suspended license. Police curbed her SUV near 151st Street and Primrose Lane at 10:29 a.m. May 6. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Tucker is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 23.

Omar R. Othman, 33, of Berwyn, was charged with misdemeanor battery. While he was driving his car at 3:01 p.m. May 1 in the 15600 block of South La Grange Road, he became involved in an argument with another motorist, a 46-year-old man, after allegedly cutting him off in traffic, police said. Othman allegedly sprayed pepper spray into the man’s eyes, as well as the eyes of a 42-year-old woman who was a passenger in the vehicle. Both victims were treated at the scene

by Orland Fire Protection District paramedics. Othman fled the scene, saying later that he did so because he wanted to defuse the conflict, police said. One of the alleged victims gave Othman’s license plate number to police, who contacted him at his home. He came to police headquarters more than six hours after the incident, police added. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office ruled against charging Othman with a felony, because of the “mutual aggression” between him and the other motorist, according to the police report. Othman is due in court in Bridgeview on June 16.

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Heights Women install 2014-15 leaders The Palos Heights Woman’s Club recently held their Installation Dinner, installing the officers and department directors for the 2014-15 club year.

Shown are Kara Mintle, 2nd Vice President and Program Chairman (from left); Estelle O’Connor, Corresponding Secretary; Ann Purcell, Recording Secretary; Terry Horvath, Treasurer; Rose Zubik, President; Marilyn Herrndobler, 1st Vice President and Membership Chairman; and Celeste Kappel, Recording Secretary.

Several members will be collecting for the Salvation Army on the first Friday in June and [wo] man the Community Table at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on June 25. July will also be a busy month for the members. They will be riding a trolley in the city’s Independence Day Parade and hold a new members dinner on July 16 at Mondello City Grill.

For more information or to receive an invitation to the event, call Marilyn at 361-4682.

Driver charged with texting and possession of cannabis Palos Heights police charged Mutasim A. Odeh, 29, of Palos Heights, with possession of cannabis, texting while driving, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:45 p.m. last Friday.

A search of his vehicle yielded a small amount of cannabis, according to the police report.

Odeh is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.

About four hours later, police charged Tarek Odeh, 21, of the same address in Palos Heights, with possession of cannabis, driving on an expired license, and violation of minimum speed requirements.

His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 3:35 a.m. last Saturday after they said they saw him driving slowly and erratically. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of cannabis, according to the police report. Odeh is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.

Police did not disclose whether the two men are related.

In other Palos Heights police news, Justin K. Buck, 21, of Orland Park, was charged with battery. He allegedly hit a nurse while receiving emergency-room treatment at Palos Community

after they allegedly saw an air freshener dangling from the rear-view mirror. Bond was set Hospital at 2:45 a.m. May 20. at $2,000, and Wilson was given Bond was set at $1,500, and a court date of June 18.

Police charged Vaidas TumaBuck is scheduled to appear in somis, 29, of Chicago Ridge, with court on June 18.

Jaelon R. Wilson, 19, of Palos driving on a suspended license, Heights, was charged with driv- as well as talking on a cell phone ing on a suspended license, no while driving. Police stopped his proof of insurance, and driving vehicle in the 12000 block of with an obstructed windshield. South Harlem Avenue at 8:53 Police curbed his vehicle in the a.m. May 20. Bond was set at 12300 block of South Ridgeland $1,500, and Tumasomis is set Avenue at 3:26 a.m. May 21, to appear in court on June 18.

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The Regional News Thursday, May 29, 2014

Shepard wins marksman competition Rifles prepped and ready, students from Shepard, Richards, and Eisenhower high schools joked and talked amiably with one another and their JROTC instructors.

If they felt any tension about the annual marksmanship contest – with neighborhood bragging rights at stake – one could not tell. Perhaps they all felt confident: Students take pride in this competition and spend a lot of time on target practice.

“It’s funny, but once the competition starts we won’t hear a word from them,” laughed Chief Bill Foster, one of the U.S. Air

Force JROTC aeronautical science instructors at Shepard.

Sure enough, the 24 competitors focused keenly once the contest started.

The only sound in the huge gymnasium at Richards came from the clicking of the air rifles and the small pellets hitting paper targets.

Students competed in shooting from prone, kneeling, and standing positions.

The Shepard team won the overall title for the second year in a row. The U.S. Marine Corps JROTC team from Eisenhower High School took second and the

U.S. Navy JROTC program from Richards was third.

Shepard students Josh Reynolds and Jonathan Kalabach won first and third place, respectively, in the prone category; Jeremy Molina took first in standing; and, Jeremy Molina and Josh Reynolds took fourth and fifth, respectively, in the overall competition.

Eisenhower High School students Luis Sierra and Carl Madera won first and second place, respectively, in the overall competition while Richards junior Angeles Ochoa-Raya won third place.

— High School District 218

Photo by Joan Hadac

Accepting awards for excellence in art from Moraine Valley Community College Governing Board President Sandra Wagner (right) are students Braelyn Zavala (from left), of Palos Hills, Rachel Bard, of Tinley Park, and Andrew Morales, of Evergreen Park. The awards were among a string of accolades given to a number of students, faculty and staff at the board’s meeting last week.

MVCC board uses final meeting of the school year for happy talk

by Joan Hadac Correspondent In a meeting long on congratulation and short on deliberation, Moraine Valley Community College trustees sat back and watched a parade of accolades at their May 14 meeting, held at the school, 9000 W. College Parkway, in Palos Hills.

“We have quite a few students that we are recognizing tonight, and this is always the time of year that we do that [at Governing Board meetings],” said Sylvia M. Jenkins, MVCC president. “It is important to recognize their hard work and achievements.”

Like a commencement exercise, the meeting was long and included awards for dozens of students, a live performance demonstrating student excellence in forensics, and reminiscences and other observations from faculty and staff as they accepted praise from their colleagues upon their retirement.

Health Sciences Department Chair Susan Phelan offered an anecdote about the reach of MVCC’s positive impact. She recalled a time when she was asked to share her phlebotomy training expertise with a group in Bangor, Maine.

“So I went, and it was great,” she told the board. “Two or three years later, they called me and asked me to come again. So I said, ‘Sure, what would you like me to speak about this time?’ and they said, ‘Well, the same stuff you talked about last time.’ I thought, ‘Well, that’s a little redundant,

but it’s your dime and I’ll talk about whatever you want.’

“So when I got there, I quickly realized that they didn’t really want me to go over the same ground again,” she continued.

“They wanted to let me know that they had implemented some of the [phlebotomy training techniques] we had talked about the last time, and all of their quality indicators didn’t just rise, they skyrocketed. And it may sound silly, but for the first time I realized the impact of quality training and education on health care in a region.

“I realized that what we do here [at the college] is bigger than all of us, and I have been very proud to be a part of this,” she concluded, as board members and the audience of several dozen burst into applause.

David Deitemyer, Dean of Academic Services, echoed the sentiment.

“I’ve been in education my whole career—as a teacher for many years, as an administrator for many years, and now in higher education,” he said. “This is my fifth stop, and I’ve been here for 11 years.

“All school districts of all kinds have a mission statement,” he continued. “I want to tell you, though, that this place, in my experience, comes the closest, every day, to manifesting its mission statement.

I’ve worked in school districts that were fun places to work, but the gap between what they say they value and what we did every day was huge. Here, there’s not much

of a gap—and I have benefitted from being able to spend, really, a pivotal part of my career here.”

A lighter moment was provided by Joyce Mufich, the retiring grants and scholarship clerk at the school.

“I just want to say that I’ve handled more of the college’s money over the years than [MVCC Chief Financial Officer] Bob Sterkowitz will ever know,” she began as the room broke up in laughter, including Sterkowitz himself. “And that’s the truth.”

She described a list of duties and programs that took her “all over the community and all over the college community.” It was a dizzying array of programs, and Mufich stopped short, saying it was getting boring, but the point was made about the challenges to keep it all straight. “And they’re good sports over in Accounting,” she deadpanned, triggering another wave of laughter and applause from her peers.

“Seriously, though, it’s been great, and I’m happy I’ve had the chance to work with so many wonderful people,” she added, as she headed into a retirement expected to include her antiquing hobby. “But I am happy that I’m leaving in 10 days.”

After the procession, the meeting shifted into hyperdrive, with trustees approving a 34-part consent agenda in mere seconds, without a whisper of discussion or debate.

A rumored discussion of an employee pay raise was nowhere to be found.

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Shepard High School students Brandon Faro (from left), Diana Burke, Noah Jasik, Tyler Timmer, Josh Reynolds and Jonathan Kalabich, compete in the Standing portion of the District 218 JROTC marksmanship contest. The U.S. Air Force JROTC students from Shepard won the championship for the second straight year.

Orland Twp. displays works of local students on Art Wall

by Megan St. John Orland Township

pictures are always so colorfulthey definitely add some spunk to our lobby.”

For some students, the “Autumn Leaf” assignment might have been just another task to accomplish, but for Abbi- who has had her work featured on the Art Wall twice in the last two years

-- it was another stunning piece to add to her ever-growing portfolio.

The Art Wall is always changing, with new creations being showcased every few months throughout the school year. To see what’s new on the District 135 Art Wall, stop by Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave.

Abbi Maloney’s art portfolio is filled to the brim with drawings of dogs and colorful caricatures of Disney princesses. She has been building this portfolio for seven years and seeing as she is only ten, this is quite impressive.

Abbi was one of many students whose artwork was recently featured on Orland Township’s District 135 Art Wall. Abbi’s drawing, entitled “Autumn Leaf,” was a detailed portrait of a bronzed maple leaf- an assignment for her fall art class at Liberty School in Orland Park, where she attends fourth grade.

“I want to be an artist because I love art,” Abbi said on Wednesday, May 21 as she posed for a picture in front of her drawing.

The Township’s Art Wall has been featuring artwork from various schools in the 135 district since its launch in 2009.

“We founded the Art Wall because we wanted to collaborate with our local school districts and showcase the young talent we have here in our community,” said Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “The wall is next to the front desk in the Township Submitted photo office, so everyone who enters the Abbi Maloney, 10, stands next to her drawing, “Autumn Leaf,” on building can see the artwork. The Orland Township’s District 135 Art Wall.

School Notes Heights Dist. 128 preschool screenings Palos Heights School District 128 will be conducting a screening for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to 5 years of age.

The screening will be held at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave., on Tuesday, June 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Areas of development assessed include speech and language, gross motor skills, and visual/auditory strengths. A vision and hearing screening will also be conducted.

Children will be screened by a diagnostic team of district personnel under the direction of District 128 Administration. Please contact the Student Services office at 5971285 to make an appointment or to request additional information.

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Brain science at St. Alexander St. Alexander School in Palos Heights recently had a visit from a group of neuroscientists from Rush University Neurology Department recently. The team of scientists presented information about the inner workings of the human brain to junior high science students. The students learned about how the brain works, and were able to ask the scientists questions as well as view slides under a microscope in the science lab. The scientists brought along actual pieces of the human brain on slides for examination.

The students also viewed a PowerPoint presentation on the brain and memory.

St. Alexander parent Dan Nicholson, Ph.D, is a scientist at Rush University and coordinated the teaching visit. It was an outstanding learning experience for students, a school spokesperson said.

For more information about St. Alexander School or to register for the 2014-15 academic year, call 448-0408. The school serves students from preschool through 8th grade. (stalexanderschool.com, and on Facebook)

Moraine Valley offers entrepreneurial and small business training, counseling Entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their business will receive training in all facets of small business ownership by enrolling in the Business Basics for Entrepreneurship eight-class series at Moraine Valley Community College this summer. The classes are from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., on Tuesdays

and Thursdays in June and July.

The cost to attend is $295.

The series includes: Basics to Starting a Business— June 10 and 12 Accounting and Bookkeeping Basics—June 17 Small Business Marketing— June 19 Financial Management—June 24 Small Business Legal Issues— June 26 Writing a Business Plan—July 8 Obtaining a Small Business Loan—July 10 Cash Flow is King—July 15.

These classes are followed by an interactive series using the skills that are learned to test ideas and discussions with planning and strategic development, growth planning and business presentations.

Owners of existing businesses can learn best practices for marketing on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs in the Marketing on Social Networks class offered on Wednesday, June 18 and July 16, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Each one-day class costs $50.

An attorney will lead the Hiring Employees, Laws Affecting Employees and Terminating Employees classes at the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park. These one-day classes will be held June 17, June 24 and July 15 respectively, from 6:30

to 8:30 p.m. Each class costs $50.

More information about these classes can be found in the summer schedule or by emailing ccce@morainevalley.edu or calling 974-5735.

Register for the classes today in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 on campus, or by calling 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Academic Focus and then “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes.”

Student News Bristole Ryff, a junior sociology major at Ripon College from Orland Park, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester, which recognizes academic excellence.

Ryff is the child of Bruce P. Ryff of Frankfort, and Sherry M. Ryff of Orland Park.

To qualify for the Dean’s List at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40 grade point average or higher on a 4.00 scale and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work. ***

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Community Notes Orland Park Farmers’ Market The Orland Park Farmers Market is open for a new season on Fridays, June 6 through, Oct. 3, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., (closed on July 4 and Aug. 1), at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. More than 40 vendors sell their wares every Friday morning, offering a variety of produce, flowers, plants, pasta, bakery items, artisan cheeses, olive oil and more.

Orland D-Day commemoration The Orland Park Veterans Commission will host a commemoration ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day on Friday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m., at the Veterans Memorial, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. D-Day veterans and their family members have been invited to submit their names for a special roll call during the ceremony. Following the ceremony, the program continues inside the nearby Civic Center, where Moviecraft will present a film called “D-Day Minus One,” using 16mm projection equipment. These projectors were used extensively during World War II to disseminate news to the troops and folks back home.

The newsreel will be followed by a presentation by Josh Fulton, associate professor of history at Moraine Valley Community College.

Glen Blvd. in Palos Park.

Explore nature at Little Red Schoolhouse Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, 9800 Willow Springs Road, offers hours of fun and exploration on Wednesday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Trail walks, pond exploration and hands-on learning; learning activities are accessible.

Summer classes begin at McCord Gallery, Palos Park McCord Gallery & Cultural Center has announced the summer schedule for adult art classes which will begin the week of June 9. Instructor Beth Leahy will be offering Portrait Fundamentals, Oil Painting Studio, and Painting the Still Life. John Howard teach Watercolor as well as Drawing.

Students may also enjoy Beginning Watercolor with Carmelo Schifano, Colored Pencil Technique with Tony Crnkovich and Pastel Painting with Gary Wick.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road, (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

Salute to Old Glory free concert

The Knights of Columbus, Crusader Council is planning its 11th annual Salute to Old Glory at 7 Celebrate the Centennial p.m. Thursday, June 12, on the Palos Park Village Green, 8901 W. Palos Park library 123rd St., behind the Rec. Center. summer reading program The free concert and program The Palos Park Public Library features the Southwest Communiwill “Celebrate the Centennial” ty Concert Band playing patriotic with the 2014 Summer Read- music. There will also be a special ing program for adults. Read for ceremony for retiring worn out chances to win prizes and attend flags. Attendees may arrive early programs to earn points all sum- with a blanket, lawn chair and mer long. This free reading pro- picnic basket to enjoy the evening.

The Crusader Council of the gram begins June 7 and continues Knights of Columbus represents through Aug. 2.

Call the library for any ques- members from several area Cathotions at 448-1530 or visit the li- lic parishes in the Palos-Orland brary’s website at www.palospar- area and Homer Glen : Our Lady of the Woods, St. Bernard, St. Francis klibrary.org .

The library is at 12330 Forest of Assisi and Sacred Heart.

Library Notes

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Heights Farmers Market: Community Supported Agriculture — Library Story Hour and Moshka Imports at Community Tents — Richert/Phillips Farms is offering a CSA again this year. CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is actually “buying into the farms.”

The farmers are guaranteed income from the “shareholders,” who in turn are offered the first fruits of the pickings. Full and half shares are available. More information is available at the stand, or call 574-274-6019.

The Pampered Chef is having a Father’s Day BBQ basket raffle on June 11th. The basket has a $60 minimum value. Entries will be accepted on June 4 and 11, and the drawing will be held at noon on the 11th. A $5.00 minimum purchase is required for entry. Stop by the tent to see the beautiful basket and all they have to offer.

On June 4, the Library will have a Perfect Pets story time at 10 a.m. Once again, librarians will bring information about upcoming programs, especially the summer reading program “Paws to Read” that is for both adult and kids that begins on June 2. We will have our 70th anniversary updated cookbook to sell, as well as a chance to win a copy.

Moshka Imports will be the guest of the Community Tent on June 4. Moshka offers large selections of gemstone and silver jewelry, quartz and amethyst points and clusters, rare rock and mineral specimens, polished and tumbled stones, crystals and much more. Come see all the beautiful items on display.

Stop at the City Tent and pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of the WellbeingMD Center for Life. Pick up or have endorsed the 2014 Frequent Shopper Card. New this year; bring a friend and receive double credit on your card! Make sure to sign up for weekly email updates. Photo note cards, featuring Palos Heights and farmer’s market scenes, are back again this year. They sell for $4, or three for $10. Proceeds benefit the market.

The Palos Heights Farmers Market is open Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12217 S Harlem Ave. More information can be found at www.palosheights.org or join us on Facebook.

Eating to win: the contest

by Erin Burns

Competition was held at the Office in Crestwood.

Five of his employees decided Donald Burns, of Palos Heights, owner of GDS Garage Door Sup- to compete in the wing competiplies in Bedford Park, sponsored tion which consisted of seeing who a wing eating competition earlier can eat the most chicken wings this month at Trio restaurant and in 10 minutes. The five contestants were Josh “The Dragon” sports bar in Palos Heights.

This was the second year that Irizarry, of Chicago, Dave “The Burns decided to have an eating- Destroyer” Janowski, of Burbank, contest event; last year’s Burger Chris “The Mahnsta” Mahn, of Shorewood, Tony “The Terminator” Picco, of Shorewood, and Bob “The Bottomless Pit” Witkowski, of Elmwood Park.

The challenge was witnessed by more than 40 spectators, consisting of employees and family. It was a great way for the company to get together outside of work, enjoy food and beverages, and have fun.

Bob “The Bottomless Pit” took first eating 28 wings, Dave “The Destroyer” taking second with 20 wings, and Josh “The Dragon” eating 18. All five contestants said that they had an exciting time seeing how far they could push themselves, while some even indulged in some more food afterwards.

Palos Park youth summer reading program

Bring your tablet, smartphone, of Summer Reading Reception that will be held on Wednesday, or laptop to the library on June 4, at 10 a.m., to learn more about Aug. 6, at 7 p.m.

Zinio, a digital magazine service that allows patrons to download The Palos Park Public LiHeights library popular magazines to a computer, brary’s youth summer reading upcoming programs tablet or mobile device. program, “Fizz, Boom, Read!,” Michael Kett, physical therapist, begins June 7.

The following events will take Children of all ages are wel- place at the Palos Heights Public will discuss risk factors for falling and how to avoid them at Steadier come to participate by reading Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. books for chances to win prizes Thursdays at the Movies on May Steps on Thursday, June 5, at 10 all summer. Raffle tickets will 29 will show the film “Promised a.m. Learn five exercises to help also be awarded when they reach Land”. There will be three show- improve your balance and develop their reading goals and attend ings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 your own exercise program.

Learn how to Create a Calm Dog library programs. p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Weekly science challenges for Bring your projects to the Needle in Two Weeks with Pam Barnett all reading groups will award Club and enjoy the company of from Pack Leader Academy on prizes. Register at the circula- others while working on Tuesday, Thursday, June 5, at 7 p.m.

Program registration is always tion desk. The library is at 12330 June 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. New appreciated. Register online at Forest Glen Blvd. (448-1530) members always welcome.

Join others who love the game palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at the Scrabble Club on Tuesday, at 448-1473, or in person. All proHeights library June 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. New play- grams are free and open to the Summer Reading public unless otherwise noted. ers always welcome.

On Tuesday, June 3, at 7 p.m., Adult Summer Reading 2014 Celebrate the dog days of summer Nancy Carroll will present SumHeights library by joining the “Paws to Read” mer Fun and Secrets from the youth programs Summer Reading Program. Sign Garden. Hear great ideas to help up and pick up your reading log at you have the best summer in your Teen Gaming - Unwind at the the Adult Services Desk starting garden. Food samples and hand- end of the week with Wii or X-Box June 2. Save the date for the end outs with recipes will be provided. games in our Young Adult Area this Friday May 30, at 2:30 p.m.

No registration is required.

Summer Reading program Registration begins Monday, June 2 for the Paws to Read, Summer Reading Program at the Palos Heights Public Library. Children of all ages can win prizes just for reading and reporting back to the library. Registration can be done online or in person at the library’s Youth Services desk. Registration for all summer events, including story times, special performances, and weekly programs, will also begin on June 2. Stop by the Youth Services desk, call the library at 448-1473, or sign up online at palosheightslibrary.org.

Pajamarama - Children of all ages wear your pajamas, bring your blanket and hear some good bedtime stories on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. No registration is required.

Farmer’s Market Story Submitted photo Times - Enjoy outdoor stories and crafts with this week’s theme of Perfect Pets at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, located at 12217 S. Harlem Ave on Wednesday June 4 at 10 a.m. No registration required.

Volunteers - The Palos Heights Palos Country Club was the site of the spring luncheon of the Swallow Cliff chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Public Library is looking for students in grades 6 and up to help (NSDAR) on May 17.

NSDAR lllinois State Regent Pamela Petersen Bork (right) was the with programs and preparation. If guest speaker, who presented the topic “Our DAR Ties.” Shown with interested call the Youth Services Swallow Cliff chapter Regent Eles Miller, Mrs. Bork travels from her Desk at 708-448-1473 for more home in Iroquois County to visit each of the106 DAR chapters during information.

All programs are free and open her two-year term of office. She is an honorary chapter regent for the General Thomas Ford Chapter and also served at as DAR state to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, located at 12501 treasurer, recording secretary and District III director.

Additionally, the chapter held its formal installation of five new S. 71st Ave. For more information members into DAR and the chapter. The chapter continues to grow or to register for a program, visit and welcomes all prospective members who believe they are eligible www.palosheightslibrary.org, call to join DAR by counting an ancestor who served in the American 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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State Regent lunches with local DAR chapter

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Josh and Tony put away the wings in competition at Trio recently.

Recreation Roundup Palos Park summer brochure The Palos Park Recreation Department now offers its schedule of summer programs of classes and camps. Palos Park is celebrating its centennial year and has a number of special events all year long. Find the brochure at www.palospark.org or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ palospark.rec.

For more, call 671-3760 or visit the office at 8901 W. 123rd St.

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25 Years Ago This Week Step dancer Michael Flatley practices last week at the Dance Workshop in Palos Heights.

This Palos Park resident has danced for presidents and royalty. He was the first American to win the all-world championships for Irish dancing. Former President Reagan recognized him with the National Heritage Fellowship award by the National Endowment for the Arts. Now, Michael Flatley, 30, is the fastest tap dancer on record, with 28 taps per second. When he set the new record, several witnesses were on hand, including Mayor Rosemary Kaptur.

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WHATIZIT? Last week’s photo of a Flashing Mohawk didn’t get a ton of guesses but those who were brave enough to try it met with a 100 percent success rate.

Oh, and the going rate for one of those bad boys is eight smacks at the District 230 Relay for Life event.

Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl was the first bright light with the correct answer.

Other “hawks’’ fans who got it right were Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Palos Heights’ Janet Lombard, new grandparents Theresa and George Rebersky of Worth, Worth’s E.J. Oahueke and Robert Solner and Jim Cap of parts unknown.

A correct answer was also submitted by the Friday Night Poker Ladies from Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest.

One of them actually gave the Flashing Mohawk to a grandson for Easter. Let’s hope he didn’t wear it to church that morning.

This week’s clue is that it helped make the Gins blossom.

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

Two schools close and a farmers market opens I’ve often told people that one of the joys of working in this dying profession is that no two days of work are the same.

You start your day off with a plan and more often than not, the plan changes because you just can’t predict the news. There have been a few occasions that I was moving stories around and reporter Bob Rakow and I were writing a few minutes before deadline because some major news story had the audacity to break right when we were fluffing up the pillows ready to put the paper to bed.

Even when there are events planned, no two days are the same.

There is a three-day span coming up that will feature some emotional punches for different reasons.

On Saturday, the month of May ends and so does St. Bernadette School. The Evergreen Park school is closing its doors because of financial woes, and there will be a 4 p.m. Mass at the church and a celebration and open house from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for people to tour and visit the classrooms one more time. And there will be free pizza.

It will be a day of mixed emotions.

School closings are feel-bad stories on so many levels.

On Sunday, June will be busting out all over. It will be a new month!

And there will be another school closing to deal with, darn it.

At 11 p.m., more than 1,500 people are expected to drive up the hill one more time for the Thanksgiving and Closing Mass at Mt. Assisi Academy in Lemont, which has had a lot of students from our area attend over the years.

The outdoor Mass will be followed by hot dogs and hamburgers available for purchase. Like with St. Bernadette the day before, there will be tours of the old classroom on that day.

That brings us to Monday.

day at 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge will host its first Working Man’s Farmers Market until 7 p.m.

The CR bosses are calling it “unique and convenient for all.”

Stuff for sale include beef,

by Jeff chicken, turkey, pork, egg, herbs, Vorva honey, breads, cupcake, tamales, kettle corn, soaps and hot dogs.

The market will run the first After two sad end-of-an-era days and third Mondays of each month in a row, Monday will bring us a until Oct. 6. dawn of a new era.

Chicago Ridge, a town that is Nun left? celebrating its 100th anniversary, With the closing of Mt. Assisi, will host its first farmers market. Chicago Ridge reader Rita Pratl While it can’t equate with the posed an interesting question in importance of school closings, it is an e-mail she sent our way. still a pretty cool thing. Farmers “Since we heard the heartmarkets have been staples in some breaking news of the school’s communities for years. People love closure, I’ve been contemplating them. something – where is the next So starting at 2 p.m. on Mon- closest school that has religious

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women [nuns] in habits teaching in the classroom?’’ she said. “I’ve actually asked several people, and I haven’t heard of any yet. Is there a school on the North Side?

Is there a school in our neighboring states? It’s truly an end to an era, a sad end. The connection between young girls and sisters is really amazing.

“They converse about topics in today’s world that young girls need to sort through, they joke and tease each other a bit, and they pray together regularly. It’s a truly amazing connection. I attend many events at school and at each one – dances, awards ceremonies, graduations, etc. – you can see a student hugging a nun and it’s a wonderful sight to behold. There is something both magical and holy that happens up on that beautiful hill.”

Photo courtesy of Mt. Assisi Facebook page

There were good times at Mt. Assisi over the years but the school will host a Thanksgiving and Closing Mass on Sunday.

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Friendly Village Board marks Worth’s Centennial Celebration

by Jeff Vorva There are some who will say that all board meetings should be like this.

Worth’s May 20 village board meeting was a kickoff for the countdown of its 100-year anniversary. It was held outside at Gale Moore Park. It lasted 15 minutes.

And when it was over, there were hot dogs and ice cream to be eaten plus a fireworks show and an “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” contest.

There will be plenty of anniversary events in the coming months including the July 3 Community Picnic.

That will take place at the Terrace Center Pavilion, 7500 W. 115th St. At 5 p.m., the festivities begin. At 7 p.m., who will be a community photo in which patrons are asked to wear red, white or blue. There will be fireworks at dusk.

There will be gifts for kids and free popcorn. There will also be games and music.

Here is a look at some of the fun at the last board meeting.

The Worth Village board in 1914, left photo and in 2014 posed at the same site on Depot Street at a house owned by the Muersch family.

Photos by Jeff Vorva The old meets the new. Worth Mayor Mary Werner wears a 1914-era costume for the board meeting, but needed a cell phone to com- Worth Elementary School fifth graders Megan Ruger Smith, Gianna Vancura, Avalyn Krastin Jessica Marszalek beat a group of longtime resident in a trivia game regarding Worth history. The kids had five correct questions while the residents had four. municate a few minutes before the May 20 meeting.

Longtime resident Bill Conway relaxes before the May 20 board meeting at Gale Moore Park. He and Hot dogs and soft drinks from Buddy’s Catering in Deer Park were served after the outdoor board a group of residents lost in the “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” contest. meeting.

Health Beat Weight loss at Orland Twp. Orland Township and Healthy Connection Physical Exercise offer a seminar called Five Secrets of Natural and Permanent Weight Loss at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, at the township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Dr. Cindy Jakubiec will discuss how just a few healthy changes in what one eats and what one feeds their family can help on the road to weight loss and feeling great.

All guests in attendance will receive a free gift. Call 403-4222

by Monday, June 2, to register or for more information.

Orland Twp. blood drive The LifeSource donor coach will be at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, on Tuesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donors will receive “a pint for a pint,” ice cream coupons from Culvers. An appointment is needed; call 403-4222 by June 3.

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Those Who Serve Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Amanda M. Ortiz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program

that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward

an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Ortiz is the daughter of Mary and Mario Rubio of Alsip. She is a 2002 graduate of Shepard High School, Palos Heights.

Death Notices Eric Goetzke

Eric James Goetzke, 21, died on May 11, suddenly, cherished son of Michael and Marsha (nee Berglund). Loving brother of Kim, Greg, Lisa and Stephanie Goetzke. Beloved grandson of Agnes Goetzke. Adored nephew, cousin and friend of many “Proud Organ Donor.”

Visitation was held Thursday. two-star rear admiral. He later Funeral was held Friday from the helped to establish the Agency of Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Aging, conceived the nation’s first Home in Orland Park to Saint Mifoster grandparent programs and served as an executive director for AARP. The National Association of Social Workers regards him as a pioneer in the field of social work.

This event also will include a display of authentic World War Q: My sisters and I never got II military vehicles: a Red Cross along, and it’s been many years ambulance and a “General Pur- since we’ve even tried to get topose vehicle,” later known as a gether. But I understand one sister “jeep.” The vehicles are provided just survived breast cancer, and through the efforts of Doug and I’m beginning to regret all those Tyler Mayhall and Jim Perry, lost years. Is there anything I can members of the Military Vehicles do to make up for lost time? Or Preservation Association (MVPA). should I even try? — Mrs. K.D. For more information and to make reservations for the comA: It’s sad when families beplimentary luncheon, call Smith come fractured, and even sadder Crossing at 708-326-2300. when those fractures continue throughout life. It happens, how— Submitted by ever; it even happened to famiSmith Senior Living lies in the Bible (including that of King David).

Should you try to do anything?

Certainly! After all, if you don’t try, you’ll never know if any healing was possible, and you’ll always look back with regret. Don’t let of Blessed [soon to be Saint] Pope fear of failure or rejection keep John Paul II in the Year of His you from making the effort. You Canonization. The musical pro- may even find that your sisters (or gram will be featuring the Sacred at least some of them) have the Heart Cantori and Organ under the direction of Grzadzinski.

LEGAL NOTICE • Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF in the Church. There will be PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY The Palos Heights Public Library hereby provides music for church and chamber public notice that an audit of its funds for the featuring an ensemble of strings, period, January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 has woodwinds, brass, and keyboard. been made by Knutte & Associates Certified Public Musicians include Helen Blazie Accountants, and that a report of such audit dated May 2, 2014, has been filed with the County Clerk (violin), Stephen Moran (violin/ of Cook, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. viola), D. Liane Cochran-Stafira The full report of the audit is available for public (cello), Angelica Nolan (trumpet), inspection at the Palos Heights Public Library Public Christine Otrembiak (flute), and Services Desk during regular business hours 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.

Josh Rodriguez (saxophone/clarinet).

Smith Senior Living honors vets on D-Day Smith Senior Living will host a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, to honor WWII vets residing at Smith Crossing in Orland Park and its sister community Smith Village in Chicago and other veterans from the area on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The event will include a color guard ceremony and take place at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park.

A pivotal point in World War II history, D-Day signaled the start of the Normandy Invasion, which involved the world’s largest amphibious attack ever by U.S. and allied forces into Western Europe against the French front of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany.

Distinguished veterans will be acknowledged with brief remarks given by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Will County executive Larry Walsh as well as a

number of World War II veterans, who will share their reflections.

All vets in attendance will receive pins commemorating their service and be treated to a light lunch with their guests while viewing a slide show of authentic World War II era snapshots.

Smith Village resident Cliff Hullinger, 93, will share recollections of serving in North Africa and Italy as a sergeant with the Army’s 109th Engineer Battalion.

He appreciates the price of freedom, having watched a dozen of his men die while laying mines in Algiers and having spent an entire winter pinned down in a foxhole in Cassino, Italy.

Smith Crossing resident Bernie Nash, 92, will recall dive-bombing missions during World War II targeting German submarines. He continued with the Navy after the war ended, achieving the rank of

the Ministry Center Gym. The theme will be Broadway Hits and Popular Favorites and will be featuring musicians Rita Burns, Tom Cameron, Dave Gaidas, and Christine VanLoon.

• Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. in the church and the program will feature an organ recital featuring Grzadzinski.

• Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the church and the program will be a voice recital featuring soprano and published author Michelle Gliottoni Rodriguez.

• Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m. in the church and the theme will be Musical Meditations on the Life

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Faith and future

(Continued from page 3) describes working with city government as “wonderful” and a delight.

“They have a good vision of how a college and a community can work together so that the college can be an asset,” he noted.

Also on his watch, the college engaged the community by founding and growing the Seasoned Adult Learners at Trinity (SALT) program, which offers a range of non-credit courses on everything from backyard gardening to global affairs. It started about nine years ago with a handful of learners, and in 2014 has grown to 365 people taking, many taking more than one class—a total of 591 registrations.

Other efforts include establishment of a business network connected with the college, a Mondaynight lecture series, a van pool that assists students and Palos Heights residents alike, and more.

Timmermans predicts a bright future for Trinity, saying that the graduate side of the school should continue to grow and make it a “more comprehensive institution.”

He sees the college’s commitment to ensuring that its students not graduate without a significant external experience—some as close as Palos Heights, others as far away as Africa—as a thing of great value.

“The Reformed vision of this institution is fairly unique among the America religious landscape,” he said. “We’re not just about what some would call ‘the personal walk,’ but we’re very much about societal transformation. There’s this sense that God created this world, it got messed up, and we can get used by the Spirit to be a part of reclaiming what God intended.

“It’s a wonderful philosophy for a Christian higher education mission,” the president continued.

“The faith thing and the educational philosophy marry each other

at Orland Park Christian Reformed Church, lying in state at 9 a.m. until time of funeral. Interment will be held at Abraham Lincoln National David A. De Haan Sr. Cemetery in Elwood.

David A. De Haan Mr. De Haan is survived by his Sr., 65, of Orland wife, Joanne; his sons, David Jr., Park, died on May Steven, Dan and Mark; and nine 24 at the Illinois grandchildren Veterans Home in Mr. De Haan was born in KaManteno.

Visitation was held at Colonial lamazoo, Mich. He was a retired Chapel funeral home in Orland Park truck driver for Ozinga Concrete on May 28. A funeral service is to for 39 years. He served in the be held today (Thursday) at 10 a.m. Army in the Vietnam War.

Billy Graham’s “My Answer”

Houses of Worship Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, is hosting its third annual summer music series for the 2014 season.

Musicians, under the guidance of James Grzadzinski, music director, will present five installments throughout the summer months, and everyone is invited to attend. Those attending may make a free will offering to benefit the Sacred Heart Music Department. For more information, call Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245.

The series will be presented on these five dates: • Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. in

chael Church, Mass. Interment was held at Good Shepherd Cemetery.

quite well, and that’s me, that’s how I see things, how I believe things.”

Timmermans, along with his wife, Barbara, an associate professor of nursing at Trinity, will move some of their seven-child family to Grand Rapids, Mich., starting tomorrow for the next chapter of his life as the next executive director of the Christian Reformed Church in North America, a 130-year-old denomination with ministries around the world.

He will be the first non-ordained person to hold the position after an imminent church synod inJune votes to confirm his nomination to the post.

“I think ministers are great,” he observed. “I’ll say, a little tongue in cheek, that when you take any church, the ratio of ministers to congregants is pretty lopsided.

There’s a whole lot more of me than them.

“I think it’s OK to have a pew sitter [in charge] once in a while,” he added with a smile.

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same feelings of regret that you now have. The Bible says, “Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification” (Romans 14:19).

What can you do? One step might be to contact the sister who’s just gone through cancer.

Let her know your concern, and assure her of your prayers and good will in the future. You might then write your other sisters, telling them about this conversation.

Don’t expect too much at first, but if it’s appropriate, let them know you’re sorry you haven’t been in touch. If you need to ask

their forgiveness for anything, have the courage to do so. At the same time, avoid dredging up the past or arguing about things that no longer matter. Above all, pray for your sisters (and for yourself), that Christ will turn their hearts and minds to Himself and His love, and to Heaven.

(Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham.org.)

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Plan Commission of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois has scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:30 pm, in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 West 123rd St, Palos Park, Illinois 60464 to consider the following: Proposed amendments to Part Twelve, Title Six of the Village Code of Ordinances regarding zoning standards for accessory buildings, structures and uses, including the addition to, and/or revision of, the definitions, location requirements, bulk standards and special conditions applicable thereto, with said amendments to specifically include, but not be limited to, the accessory structure and use regulations applicable to chicken coops.

All are welcome to review the proposed Village staff recommendations, send correspondence, attend the public hearing, submit evidence, and testify at the public hearing.

For further information, please contact the Community Development Director, Lori Sommers at 708-671-3731 or lsommers@palospark.org.

Respectfully submitted by: Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk

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Free yourself from cycle of emotional investing In many areas of your life, you’re probably aware that it’s useful to keep emotions out of your decision-making — and that’s certainly the case with investing. However, it can be difficult to keep your feelings from influencing your investment decisions. But you may find it easier to invest with your head, rather than your heart, if you know a little something about two different cycles: the market cycle and your emotional cycle.

Let’s start with the market cycle. If you’ve been investing for a while, you’re aware (probably highly aware) that the financial markets are rarely static — they are always moving up and down, at least in the short term. (Over the very long term, a period of many decades, the markets have trended up.) But these shortterm movements, while perhaps appearing as “zigs” and “zags” on a daily basis, actually form a pattern, or a cycle, that can last for months or years. These cycles are known as bull (up) or bear (down) markets. Going back to the Great Depression, the average bear market has lasted 21 months, while the average bull market has extended for 57 months, according to research from Standard and Poor’s Index Services.

These market cycles greatly influence investors’ attitudes and behavior. In fact, they lead to the formation of investors’ emotional

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cycles. During bull markets, investors tend to feel optimism, excitement and even euphoria. But once a bull market ends and a bear market begins, investors start getting nervous. And the longer and deeper the bear market, the greater the depth of emotion felt by investors. These emotions can begin as anxiety and then progress to denial, fear, desperation and panic.

Furthermore, market cycles and emotional cycles don’t really align. For example, investors may well experience euphoria when the market has reached its high point and a bear market has just begun. For a while, then, these investors, fueled by their euphoric feelings over the big gains they’ve achieved, may continue pouring money into the market, even as it’s declining. This type of behavior, though, is probably better suited for when the market is already at a low, when investors’ dollars will buy more shares. Conversely, investors may reach the peak of their fearfulness at the

end of a bear market, just when things are about to turn around.

At this point, their fear may hold them back from investing — even though, with prices low, it can be a good time to invest. Clearly, basing investment decisions on emotions can lead to poor choices.

So don’t get caught up in this pattern. Instead, strive to follow a disciplined approach to investing.

Build an investment portfolio that reflects your objectives, risk tolerance and time horizon, and seek to hold appropriate investments for the long term. Of course, you may well need to make adjustments along the way, but do it for the right reasons — such as a change in your goals or in the investments themselves — rather than as a reaction to the current market cycle.

Our emotions are powerful, and their power can increase when applied to such a meaningful aspect of our life as our finances.

But if you can detach yourself, as much as possible, from the emotional cycle of investing, you can avoid considerable angst — while helping clear the path to pursue your goals.

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

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SAGE barn at Children’s Farm A new Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education (SAGE) Project is being developed at the Children’s Farm in Palos Park this summer. A blessing ceremony and open house for the new SAGE barn and pastures will take place this Friday, May 30, at 5:30 p.m.

The project is spearheaded by Farm Director Amy DiDominicis, who envisions SAGE as a demonstration project for producing healthy, locally grown food. She sees the project as a work in progress for many years to come. SAGE currently consists of fenced pastureland, a movable chicken coop on wheels, and a new small barn. The farm has recently purchased a pregnant cow and heifer calf, and looks forward to a healthy grass-fed family of three by July.

DiDominicis’ long range plans involve more grass-fed livestock rotating through a series of healthy pastures, flocks of free-range poultry, and acres of vegetables grown and harvested with organic practices and then used for Farm-to-Table events at The Center. She dreams of fueling the project with solar and wind energy, and of developing a community program of sustainable agriculture and green education, specifically aimed at adults and teenagers.

The Children’s Farm is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. For more information visit www.thecenterpalos.org or come to the Sage ribbon-cutting and open house this Friday evening.

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The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals committee met at Tribes Ale House in Tinley Park in May. The committee’s monthly Meet Ups are a means to make connections with local career professionals. Attendees pay for their own refreshments at each venue. Shown are Mario Carlasare, Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC (back rown from left); April Adamczewski, First Midwest Bank; Kevin Staisiunas, American Family Insurance Agent; Matthew King, King Law Offices; Matthew Sekulski, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and (front row) Megan Preston, Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol, LLC; Kathryn Almeda, Art a la Carte Inc.; Andy Varga, American Family Insurance Agent; Marco Contreras, First Midwest Bank; Katherine Gallagher, First Midwest Bank

Meet Up at Backyard BBQ The summer months can be a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet up with new ones. Are you a young professional looking to broaden your business connections?

The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals committee invites you to stop in and make connections at their June Meet Up. “One of the main goals of the Orland Park Area Chamber’s Young Professionals committee is to serve the community of Orland Park,” shares Committee Co-Chairmen Marco Contreras of First Midwest Bank. “The Chamber’s Young Professionals committee caters to new and potential members of the chamber who are looking to further their professional relationships. The group is best suited for those between the ages 21-40 with the energy and

American Family Insurance Agent Andy Varga enthusiasm to meet and develop relationships with other chamber members. Joining the Young Professionals is a great way to find out about Chamber membership.”

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monthly Meet-Ups provide networking in a fun, casual environment. The monthly Meet Ups help committee members build relationships among the 500+ members of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce.

Join the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce for a backyard barbecue on Wednesday, June 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at American Family Insurance Agent Andy Vargas’s office, at 10600 W. 143rd St., Suite 4 in Orland Park.

Work up an appetite playing bean bag games, bocce ball and volleyball while hot dogs and hamburgers are prepared on the grill.

RSVP to the Chamber office at 349-2972 or by visiting the Chamber’s website calendar at www.orlandparkchamber.org.

—Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce

Looking for something to do this summer or planning to attend one of the region’s many festivals? Get all the information about the 400 fun festivals and events taking place in Chicago’s 62 south and southwest suburbs by requesting a free May–October 2014 Chicago Southland Festivals & Events Guide today. There’s something for every member of the family: • Throttle Fest Chicago, Bridgeview, June 19th – 22nd – Midwest’s largest three-day bike rally at Toyota Park including music all weekend, burnout pits and a variety of vendors • Drivin’ the Dixie, Blue Island, Ill. to Momence, June 21st – Discover the Historic Dixie Highway as you travel 35+ miles to points of interest within the Dixie Highway communities • Caribbean Beach Block Party, Tinley Park, July 20th – Live music on two stages and activities for the whole family in downtown Tinley Park • Frankfort Fall Festival, Frankfort, Aug. 30th – Sept. 1st – 300 juried artisans in Historic Downtown Frankfort over Labor Day weekend • Lake Katherine Monarch Butterfly Festival, Palos Heights, Sept. 14th – Step inside the Monarch butterfly tent and then enjoy a nature festival around Lake Katherine • Midwest Wizard of Oz Festival, Orland Park, Sept. 19th – 21st – The largest Wizard of Oz Festival in the country with costumed characters, carnival, Wizard of Oz and craft vendors, costume contests and more • Lansing, Autumn Festival, Lansing, Oct. 10th – 12th – Three day festival with events including craft and art exhibits, activities for children of all ages, entertainment and more.

The easy to use guide is broken down by month with color coding to identify the type of event, whether it has an admission fee and is handicapped accessible. This year’s guide also highlights the 15 weekly farmers markets in the region.

Check out VisitChicagoSouthland.com/Events for the updated festivals and events listings or to order your free copy of the Chicago Southland Festivals & Events Guide today. You can also call the Chicago Southland CVB at 895-8200 or email at Info@VisitChicagoSouthland.com for your copy.

—Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Three chambers lunch together Members of the Orland Park Area, Lemont Area and Homer Glen chambers of commerce promote their business to each other during the recent multi-chamber progressive luncheon held at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont.

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Peaceful transfer of power The Palos Park Woman’s Club, organized in 1902, held its installation luncheon on May 20 at Silver Lake Country Club.

Shown are Mickey Nydam, outgoing president, handing over the gavel to incoming President Lucy Crocilla.

Mrs. Nydam has been the club’s president for eight years. Mrs. Crocilla had served as the club’s ways and means chairwoman before her elevation to the presidency.

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Summer Farm Fest at The Children’s Farm More than 1,000 visitors are expected at the Children’s Farm for its 26th annual summer Farm Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

The fest features horse rides, hayrides, and free tours of the barns to see the new lambs, goat kids, bunnies, calves, and pigs. It also includes a flea market, live music, games and crafts for kids, fresh lemonade and watermelon, grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, and a bazaar of Fair Trade merchandise.

All garage sales vendors who sell used merchandise are invited to have a free flea market space.

Others pay $25 for a space to sell their goods or services. Shown are popcorn ladies Marge Krueger and Mary Kirby Festival admission is $5 per adult and $2 per child. For further information, call The Center at (708) 361-3650.

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Coming to a Screeching halt

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Early excitement became bitter disappointment for Mt. Assisi softball players by day’s end on Saturday. Terri Dearth’s grand slam (left) had the Screeching Eagles within a run of Chicago Christian at one point, but the Lady Knights eventually collected an 11-7 regional victory that marked the end of Mt. Assisi athletics. The school is closing this week.

By Frank Gogola Mt. Assisi Academy students departed school for the final time last Friday.

One day later, the Screeching Eagles’ athletic existence ceased as well.

When Mt. Assisi was unable to complete a comeback against Chicago Christian in a Class 2A regional championship softball game on Saturday at Trinity Christian College, all that was left were the memories and plenty of tears.

The Lady Knights lived to play another day this spring, but the Eagles are done. Mt. Assisi has closed its doors and the underclassmen among its student body need to find new school homes in the fall.

So when the Eagles’ 11-7 loss became official, the crying began in earnest. And what made Mt.

Assisi’s demise more painful for its athletes was that the school had enjoyed unprecedented across-the-board sports success in its final year of existence.

During the 2013-14 school year, the Eagles won a first-ever regional title in golf, their first volleyball regional crown in five years, a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White soccer championship and a second straight regional title in basketball.

The softball team couldn’t match that string of achievements, which perhaps made the sense of melancholy even more acute.

“It’s really bittersweet, especially for the underclassmen,” said senior Terri Dearth, who will be playing basketball and softball at Southwestern Illinois College next season. “They had an opportunity of a lifetime to go

out with a bang and I honestly feel that, pride-wise, we knocked it out of the park.

“Since we found out the school was closing, all of the teams went out with a bang. Even though we didn’t win [Saturday], I have faith that [the underclassmen] will go on and do big things at their new schools.”

The news of Mt. Assisi’s closing broke on a night in late January -- right as the basketball team was nearing the postseason.

“I remember the first thing that my [basketball] coach said was we want to make this the season to remember,” said senior Sabrina Miller, who also played shortstop this spring and will continue her softball career at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville next season. “I think that’s the same theme that [the softball squad] wanted to go with

Class 2A Chicago Christian Regional

Easy as can be

Knights steamroll pair of foes to gain title meet Marquette Academy this past Wednesday in a Herscher Anything worth having is worth Sectional semifinal. The winner advanced into Saturday’s title conworking for — or so it’s said.

The second part of that old test versus either the host school chestnut sure didn’t apply to Chi- or Bishop McNamara.

“We’re real excited to be playing cago Christian last week. While the Knights were glad to win their [some more],” Knights coach Eric fourth straight regional champi- Brauer said. “We’re 11-1-1 in our onship and fifth in six years, they last 13 games, [and after] only did so without breaking a sweat. hitting .260 as a team in our first When Christian crushed CICS/ 24 games, we’re hitting .375 since Longwood 22-0 in a Class 2A Chi- then. We’ve pitched and played cago Christian Regional semifi- [good] defense most of the year, nal matchup last Wednesday, but we were waiting for the bats eyebrows might not have been to come around.

“I’m pretty optimistic. I think raised. After all, the Knights entered the contest as a prohibitive we are legitimately playing our favorite and, besides, first-round best baseball right now.”

Brauer admitted it was “defiencounters often feature lopsided nitely not a real tough week” for outcomes.

But then Christian went out Christian in the regional round. on Saturday and duplicated its That, of course, leads to some deprevious dominance. Back-to- bate as to the Knights’ level of back 11-run explosions to start readiness for sectional play.

“I’ve been asked that question the game sent the Knights on their way to a 22-0 rout of ACE a lot over the last 72 hours and, Charter Tech and the aforemen- to be honest, I think it’s totally irrelevant,” Brauer said. “I don’t tioned regional crown.

Christian (25-11-1) was to think there’s a cookie-cutter anBy Ken Karrson

swer to that.”

He pointed out how, in a recent season that included a pair of extra-inning playoff wins, Christian’s tourney stay didn’t last as long as it did in another postseason where one-sided victories were more commonplace. Brauer also pegged the 2014 regular season as good preparation for the state tournament.

“It’s not like we’ve been coasting all year,” he said. “Half our games have been decided by two runs or less. We were playing games that mattered in conference all year, so we’re very battle-tested and confident playing in tight games.”

Wednesday’s contest was tight until the Knights sent 23 batters to the plate in the third stanza and accrued 18 runs. Sean O’Meara’s three-run homer highlighted the massive assault, but Christian Bolhuis (two doubles, three RBI), Pat McCarthy (a pair of two-run singles) and Zach Frieling (tworun double) also made their pres(Continued on page 4)

this season.”

While the softball campaign didn’t end the way the Eagles hoped, coach Jill Harvey said the perseverance and pride she saw from her girls throughout the season was “simply amazing.”

According to Mt. Assisi athletic director June VerSchave, the most popular landing spot among student-athletes is Queen of Peace, while other destinations include Marist, Mother McAuley, Nazareth Academy and Marian Catholic.

While each of the non-graduating Eagles realize they won’t be donning a Mt. Assisi jersey during the 2014-15 school year, their decisions about where to finish their prep careers no doubt create a strange sensation. After all, they rejected other schools in favor of Mt. Assisi when graduating 8th grade.

“It was really hard in the beginning,” junior Maddie Cahue said of learning about the closure.

“I spent a lot of time just not knowing [where to go next], but I knew that I had to figure it out because it’s important.

“There are a lot of factors that played into it. It was definitely a tough decision, and not just for me but for everyone.”

Cahue and Kylie Maloy were the lone juniors on the Eagles’ roster and will have to start anew in 2015. Cahue plans to enroll at Nazareth, Maloy at Queen of Peace, and both girls will try to adapt quickly to fresh surroundings.

“I’m hoping that I can go in there and show them how good a player I am,” Maloy said. “I hope that I can make it a good last year for me. Hopefully, I’ll make an impact and have a good

first year at the new high school.

“It’s going to be really hard playing for [the Pride] next year, but I know I’ll always be an Eagle at heart.”

Even though Miller is headed to college, she said Mt. Assisi’s absence still leaves her with an empty feeling.

“I know that when college is getting rough and when the coach is getting down on me, I’m not going to be able to come back to my high school,” Miller said. “It’s just a really difficult situation when you don’t have a home anymore. I’m not going to be able to come back and talk with all my old teachers and all my old friends.

“It’s just different that I’m not going to be able to come back to that, but at the same time I’m not going to lose them. I’m [still] going to be able to contact them.”

Mighty Macs sink McAuley takes fourth in state water polo

By Frank Gogola One day after 13 proved a lucky number for Mother McAuley, it reverted to its more common form.

Thirteen goals on Friday were enough to advance the Mighty Macs out of the quarterfinal round of the girls’ state water polo tournament. With senior captain Clare Bryar scoring seven times, McAuley defeated Palatine 13-8 in Lincolnshire.

But on Saturday, another batch of 13 tallies was spread out over two matches, which weren’t enough to continue the Macs’ ascent to the top. Instead, they settled for fourth place overall after falling short against eventual champion Fenwick (12-8) and host Stevenson (9-5) in a semifinal and third-place match, respectively.

McAuley’s Saturday average was almost three behind its permatch figure during the season.

The Macs entered the Elite Eight averaging 9.4 goals per outing.

McAuley’s downfall against the Lady Friars could be traced to the third quarter, which favored the latter 5-0. By blanking the

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Clare Bryer scored seven goals for Mother McAuley on Friday to help the Mighty Macs beat Palatine 13-8 in a state quarterfinal match. McAuley wound up fourth in the tournament.

Macs, Fenwick easily erased its one-goal halftime deficit.

And McAuley never completely got into a second-half rhythm as it managed just two goals over that span. The Lady Friars’ triumph completed a three-match sweep

of the Macs in 2014.

McAuley slipped into an early hole versus Stevenson and could never climb out. The Macs, who failed to score at least six goals for only the fifth time in 35 matches, (Continued on page 5)

A fresh Perspective(s) Public League coach Mamon named Bulldogs’ new hoops boss

By Ken Karrson Jevon Mamon doesn’t back away from a challenge.

He didn’t when his former basketball team, Perspectives Charter/Leadership, got elevated to the storied Chicago Public League Red South Division. And Mamon didn’t hesitate to apply when Richards’ head-coaching position opened up, even though John Chappetto had guided the Bulldogs to the 2008 Class 4A championship, nine consecutive conference titles and more than 200 wins in all during his 12year tenure.

Taking over an established program held plenty of appeal for Mamon and, as it turned out, for many other individuals. Perhaps the biggest obstacle thrown in the 32-year-old’s path was stiff Photo by Jeff Vorva competition for the Richards job.

Chicago Christian pitcher Dan Vos fires one toward the plate during last Wednesday’s playoff opener “We had 63 applicants,” athletic versus CICS/Longwood. The Knights rolled to a 22-0 triumph and then captured the championship director Ken Styler said. “We conof their own Class 2A regional on Saturday. ducted two rounds of interviews.”

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Jevon Mamon, who coached Chicago Perspectives Charter/Leadership the past three seasons, beat out dozens of other applicants to become the new basketball boss at Richards. He replaces John Chappetto, who stepped down after a 12-year tenure.

But once again Mamon was up to the test. When decision time came, Styler named him the Bulldogs’ next hoops boss.

“He was on the radar [early on],” Styler said. “We got a good look at him in the District (Continued on page 4)

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The good, the bad and the nutty Bartosh (Reprinted from Aug. 18, 2011) Sports stories come in all varieties. Here are three recent examples representing, in order, the good, the bad and the nutty.

• The 10 degrees of Sensei Keiko Fukuda First off, most of us are never going to see our 98th birthday.

And the ones who do might not be in any condition to remember the special occasion, or even know where or who they are at that particular moment.

And when it comes to exercise — well, let’s just say wrapping a shawl around one’s shoulders can constitute a full-fledged physical workout at that advanced age.

But enough tasteless jabs aimed at my elders. I’d better shut the trap, lest I anger Sensei Keiko Fukada.

Fukada is 98 years old, which in Asian culture automatically makes her a respected figure. In Fukada’s case, what also helps to engender esteem is the fact that she can beat the snot out of any smart mouths that cross her path.

Yahoo! Sports reported that Fukada not only became the oldest person to achieve a 10th-degree black belt in judo, but the first woman as well. She is also one of only four people still living who has done so, and just 16 individuals in the history of that particular martial art have accomplished the feat.

Fukada might not have had to wait that long had women been permitted to pursue a 10th-degree belt back when she first got involved with judo in 1935. But they were unable to rise past the fifth degree until 1972, when a separate women’s division was

finally established and Fukada became a sixth-degree black belt.

Fukada told Yahoo!Sports that she has approached both judo and life in general with the intent of being “gentle, kind and beautiful, yet firm and strong, both mentally and physically.”

I’d say it was a mission accomplished — and I’d say that even if I didn’t think she could beat the snot out of me.

• Taking a real hands-on approach You know how Sensei Keiko Fukuda talked about being mentally strong? Well, at least one bonehead never received the instruction booklet.

An unidentified football fan recently decided that simply being a passive observer just wasn’t good enough. So during an Arena League playoff game, he decided to become part of the action by reaching out and touching someone.

Actually, said fan wrapped his arms around C.J. Johnson of the Jacksonville Sharks in an effort to prevent the player from returning a kick. The guy also attempted to rip Johnson’s facemask off, something that so impressed members of the Georgia Force that several of them high-fived the intrusive clown once the play was whistled dead.

Evidently, the idiot quotient isn’t already high enough in fandom. By congratulating Mr. Interference, Force players were basically inviting other members of the lunatic fringe to engage in similar behavior whenever an opportunity presents itself.

Too bad Johnson didn’t employ his own hands-on approach in dealing with the grabby fan.

It’s obviously a credit to Johnson’s character that he didn’t retaliate, and also wise in a

monetary sense since the knucklehead can’t turn around and file an assault charge against the Shark.

But I hate to see the jerk get away without having to deal with any physical repercussions.

Hey, anybody know how to get in touch with Sensei Keiko Fukuda?

• The hanging (around) Chad While so many of his NFL counterparts do whatever they can to avoid contact of any kind with fans, Chad Ochocinco wants to get closer.

Ochocinco, who recently signed with New England, told ESPN.Boston.com that he would like to stay with some “lucky” fan for the first two or three weeks of the season. According to Mike Reiss on the website, Ochocinco said the experience “should be fun, until I get myself acclimated and learn my way around.”

The newest Patriot hasn’t decided his destination just yet, but those interested in vying for an Ochocinco guest stay have to meet a couple requirements: Their household must have Internet and Xbox, but “that’s about it.”

Seems like a small price to pay, especially if Ochocinco takes his rightful turn doing chores, picks up after himself and doesn’t eat too much. Having him offer the homeowner free tickets to Patriots games would be a nice touch, too.

Ochocinco’s plan is certainly unique and adds yet another dimension to a rather compelling personality. Some think his free-spirited nature is good for the game, others believe it’s bad.

This latest routine is neither.

It’s just plain nutty.

For Vikings, close does count St. Laurence logs two hard-fought victories

By Ken Karrson With a Chicago Catholic League Blue title share already in its possession and the Class 4A state tournament not beginning until this week, St. Laurence had every reason to downshift into cruise control in between.

The final week of the regular season offered no potential for any sort of big-time payoff; in fact, Vikings coach Pete Lotus would have preferred jumping immediately from the Catholic League frying pan into the postseason fire.

“The last thing you want is a letdown,” he said. “I thought that happened the last couple of years.

It was almost like the air came out of us and I don’t know if we ever recovered it.

“The Catholic League Blue is such a grueling few weeks. Mentally, I don’t know how great it is [to play nonconference games afterward].”

Lotus, however, wasn’t about to skip the Steve Bajenski Tournament, which accounted for three of St. Laurence’s four contests last week. And two of those games may ultimately prove beneficial.

That’s because the Vikings didn’t have cakewalks. They didn’t get past Peoria Notre Dame on Friday until they plated two seventh-inning runs, which handed them a 3-1 triumph at Benedictine University.

Then at Standard Bank Stadium on Saturday, St. Laurence defeated South Suburban Conference Blue champion Lemont 4-0 in another hard-fought encounter.

“It was a different atmosphere in those bigger parks, but it was very indicative of what we’ll see the next couple of weeks,” said Lotus, whose team opened play in its own regional this past Wednesday versus the winner of Monday’s Juarez-Curie game.

“It was good to find ways to win, and it’s meaningful to learn to win games like this. Despite not having a great number of runs the last two games, we actually had pretty good at-bats.”

The Vikings (29-5) accrued just three hits versus Peoria Notre Dame through the first four innings, but one-out singles by Sean Burnette and Anthony Chimera in the fifth and a walk set the table for Brad Wood. The senior lofted a two-strike sacrifice fly to pull St. Laurence even at 1-all.

Two stanzas later, Wood struck again, this time with a triple that drove in Chimera, who had singled two batters ahead of him. Mike Kornacker’s sacrifice fly then chased in Wood.

“The middle innings we were a little flustered, but we hit some

balls really hard at guys,” Lotus said.

Frank Greco worked the first five-plus innings on the hill, but the win went to reliever John Riordan. Between them, the duo scattered a half-dozen hits and fanned four.

St. Laurence 4 Lemont 0 Kornacker got the pitching call on Saturday and hamstrung a potent Indians lineup, which totaled just three hits and struck out eight times. The Purdue University-bound senior was also part of the Vikings’ first-inning rally, as a ball he hit was muffed by Lemont’s defense.

That error, which followed a pair of free passes, got St. Laurence on the board. Roger Wilson’s fielder’s choice knocked in a second run. Kornacker’s single and an Indians balk delivered the Vikings’ last two markers in the fifth.

“Obviously, we wanted to win, but more important is trying to play a good game,” Lotus said.

“These seniors [of ours] have been a tremendous group to be around. They’ve worked really hard and accomplished a great deal [already], and they deserve [playoff success].”

St. Rita 14 St. Laurence 7 The Vikings opened play at the Bajenski Tournament by tangling with Catholic League Blue co-champion St. Rita last Thursday at Benedictine in what Lotus said some people referred to as the “rubber game” between the schools. Each notched one victory over the other in league action.

While St. Laurence wasn’t conceding anything to the Mustangs, it also didn’t adopt a win-at-allcosts mentality.

“We definitely weren’t going to put ourselves in a position where they could see somebody [on the mound] they might see again [in the playoffs],” Lotus said.

That meant St. Rita avoided Kornacker and Wood, but Alex Hitney still seemed a viable third option given his unbeaten ledger entering the game. While he surrendered only six hits over four innings, Hitney gave the Mustangs five extra baserunners through either walks or hit batsmen, and St. Rita took full advantage as it piled up 12 runs from the fourth through sixth frames.

The Vikings smacked 12 hits of their own, with Wood, Wilson, Chimera, TJ Marik and Mike Miller providing 10 of those. Wilson and Wood had RBI, but St. Laurence also came up short in several instances.

“We hit the ball really well, but

we definitely left some runners on base,” said Lotus, whose team stranded a half-dozen men in scoring position. “It was a different feel for one of our games.”

St. Laurence 7 Manteno 0 Before taking part in the Bajenski Tournament, the Vikings blanked the Panthers last Tuesday behind another staunch exhibition from Wood, who whiffed six and allowed three hits in five innings.

Manteno didn’t get any hits off two St. Laurence relievers.

And the Panthers were immediately facing an uphill climb, thanks to the Vikings’ four-run first stanza, which was sparked

by Greco’s bases-clearing double.

“It’s been a while since we’ve done that,” Lotus said of St. Laurence’s quick break from the gate.

“It’s good to get some early runs.

With Brad on the mound, that’s always a nice cushion.”

Kornacker, Burnette and Wood (double) added later RBI hits for the Vikes. Kornacker had also begun the scoring with his first-inning single.

St. Laurence’s solid display came after Lotus’ brother, Adam, convinced him to give players a rare day off on Monday.

Brother Rice 10 Mt. Carmel 0 The Crusaders also participated in the Bajenski Tournament, starting with Wednesday’s rout of the Caravan at Benedictine.

Mike Enriquez, who carries an earned-run average under one, fired a one-hitter for Brother Rice while picking up his seventh win.

Greg Ploszaj had Mt. Carmel’s lone hit but was wiped out in a double play.

A six-run third inning was at the heart of the Crusaders’ slaughter-rule triumph. Seven Rice batters hit safely, with Kyle Hilliard (two-run triple), Andrew Dyke (RBI double), Ryan Kutt (RBI double) and Erich Lieser (RBI double) landing the most telling blows. Mike Schalasky (two-run double), Kevin Biondic (double) and Dyke had RBI hits in other innings.

“The kids played hard, and it’s great whenever you can beat a team the caliber of Mt. Carmel, especially a week before the playoffs,” Crusaders coach John McCarthy said. “Getting a quality win gets the kids to believe they can beat anybody.

“I was excited about the energy level we had and the way we swung the bats.”

Lemont 4 Brother Rice 0 The Crusaders (25-10) were unable to enjoy the same kind (Continued on page 4)

Sports wrap It was a good weekend for Chicago Christian sports.

While the school’s baseball and softball squads captured regional championships on Saturday, both its boys’ tennis and track teams will be represented at state meets this week after strong sectional showings. Taking the court on the Knights’ behalf will be the doubles tandem of Josh Mollema and Charlie Blim, who were among the top four finishers at the Sandburg Sectional.

As a team, Christian placed sixth with six points. The host Eagles won the title with 26 points and Stagg was runner-up with 23.

Advancing for Sandburg were singles player Jonluke Passett and the doubles pair of Jimmy Gradowski and Trent Sichelski.

The Chargers’ state qualifiers were Brendan Wolan, Andre Kohn and the doubles duo of Muzamil Al-Khan and Warren Wudtke.

BOYS’ TRACK Chicago Christian ran second to Leo at the Class 1A Lisle Sec-

tional. The Knights (64 points) nosed out third-place Westmont by three.

Leading the Knights was the 3,200-meter relay foursome of Luke Boss, Ben Friesen, Josh VanDyk and Chad Ellens, who established a school record with their time of 8 minutes, 15.66 seconds, which was just over one second behind University High’s winning pace in the race. Christian’s 1,600 relay team is also headed to Charleston.

Making the journey as individual participants will be triple jumpers Kendall Evans (43 feet, 2 inches) and Bradford Fitzpatrick (42-7), who finished second and third, respectively, at Lisle, and hurdler Todd Schleyer. Schleyer clocked a 42.24 in the 300-intermediate hurdles and took second behind Timothy Christian’s Andy Margason. *** With 62 ½ points, Sandburg was fourth in the Class 3A Romeoville Sectional. Shepard placed eighth.

The Eagles qualified all four of

their relay units for state, twice by winning an event. Triumphing for Sandburg at Romeoville were the 3,200 (7:47.56) and 800 (1:29.51) quartets. The former crossed the line over four seconds ahead of runner-up Downers Grove North.

The Eagles’ 400-relay team was second to Bolingbrook by just .16 seconds. Senior Denis O’Callaghan qualified for state in the 1,600-run with a finishing time of 4:17.49, which put him only .47 seconds in arrears of Downers North’s Ryan Clevenger.

Shepard’s Josh Maier (9:27.95 in the 3,200) and Richards’ Ricky Owens (10.87 in the 110-high hurdles) were other local individuals who earned downstate berths.

BOYS’ WATER POLO Zach Roper’s three goals accounted for nearly all of Sandburg’s scoring as it dropped a 17-4 verdict to Naperville North in last Thursday’s state quarterfinals in Lincolnshire.

Brother Rice also fell in the quarters as host Stevenson registered a 12-7 win.

Trinity sports report

Reidsma earns All-America honors What a way to cap a collegiate career.

Senior Andy Reidsma has experienced plenty of memorable moments as a runner at Trinity Christian College, but none greater than last Thursday’s performance at the NAIA National Track & Field Championships.

In Gulf Shores, Ala., Reidsma posted his highest national finish ever by placing third in the 10,000-meter run.

He stayed with the front pack throughout the race and completed his run in 30 minutes, 48.44 seconds to claim All-America hon-

ors. Reidsma was at it again on Saturday, when he took part in the marathon, along with Trinity teammate Chris Koutavas. Both of them reached the nationals by registering qualifying times in half-marathons during the season.

Among a group of 46 competitors that began racing at 6 a.m., Reidsma placed 16th and Koutavas 24th. Reidsma covered the 26-mile distance in 2:52:53.70, while Koutavas stopped the timer in 3:02:48.20.

Participating in the women’s portion of the national meet were Anna Bos, Jessica Disselkoen and

the 3,200-relay squad, which was comprised of Ashley Jourdan, Hannah Schwab, Justine VanDyk and Courtney Kalous. Bos wound up eighth in the 10,000 (37:25.47), which resulted in All-America status for her.

The 3,200-relay foursome lowered their school standard by five seconds as they clocked a 9:20.21 and placed 12th in a field of 24. That was five spots higher than the Trolls were seeded in the event.

Disselkoen was 28th in the 3,000-steeplechase after running an 11:43.01.

Signing off on success Chargers slip past Eagles for series split

By Ken Karrson Not all victories are the same.

Sure, they all count to an identical degree in the standings, but some hold more intrinsic importance than others. Every athletic team desires the so-called “signature win” that validates everything coming before or after it.

Stagg finally got one of those last Friday after several near-misses. The Chargers have been an improved club over the last few weeks, but still absent from their resume was a triumph that convinced skeptics of the turnaround’s legitimacy.

Stagg had three recent chances to grab at least one of those, but in each instance it squandered an early lead and suffered a onerun defeat. SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue and District 230 rival Sandburg administered one of those painful setbacks, but the Eagles then found themselves on the receiving end two days later.

Four runs in the third inning were enough for the Chargers to down Sandburg 4-3 in Orland Park, thanks in part to pitcher Tim Gambill’s workmanlike effort. The Eagles solved Gambill for eight hits and drew four walks, but the junior gutted his way through 113 pitches and prevented Sandburg from overtaking his team and obtaining a share of the divisional title.

Lockport, which had handed Stagg its other two gut-wrenching losses of the past couple weeks, claimed the crown for itself.

More importantly for the Chargers, they got a big emotional lift from their late-season success, something coach Matt O’Neill hopes can pay dividends in the Class 4A tournament.

“I thought our guys from the get-go had a good mind-set,” he said. “To be in a competitive, playoff-type environment against your rival with a chance to do something meaningful was big.

“In terms of what it does for us going forward, I don’t know. Our group of seniors is so resilient that I don’t know if [Friday’s result] would have mattered — they have the ability to bounce back from game to game, pitch to pitch and at-bat to at-bat. But I think our kids deserved [success] for how well we’ve been playing.”

Stagg (14-18, 7-7) spotted Sandburg a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first before staging its own rally in the top of the third inning.

The Chargers stroked four hits off Eagles ace Bryan Pall, including Nick Nowak’s RBI. Peter Angelos also registered an RBI with his safety squeeze.

Just as important as those plays in O’Neill’s mind were Jake Wimmer’s single and Ethan Glaza’s ball that was mishandled by Sandburg and let in a pair of runs.

What made those stand out was that both batters came through after Pall had them down two strikes.

“In high school baseball, you never know what can happen when you put the ball in play,” O’Neill said. “Early in the year, we don’t do that. We strike out.”

The Eagles, who had tallied their initial run on Alec Martinez’s sacrifice fly, narrowed the gap in the fourth by parlaying two hits, a Chargers error and Jim Landgraf’s sacrifice fly into a pair of scores.

“It’s 4-1, they make it 4-3, and then they get two guys on in the seventh,” O’Neill said of Sandburg. “I’m thinking, ‘Here we go again.’ I said to one of my assistant coaches, ‘We need to win one of these. We deserve one.’”

Gambill made it happen as he escaped the late predicament by registering the third out and leaving the runners stranded.

“The original plan was for him to maybe go three innings, but he was throwing well and we let him go [longer],” O’Neill said of Gambill. “I’m not going to take a kid out of a game like that. He hadn’t pitched [in a while], so he was fresh and good to go. He kept them off-balance and we made [almost] all the plays behind him.”

While O’Neill couldn’t help but briefly ponder what might have been if Stagg had turned a couple of its close losses around, he was satisfied with his club’s breakeven showing in the SWSC Blue.

“If you would have told me before the season we’d go 7-7, I’d have taken it 100 percent of the time,” he said. “We’ve been in every single game [this season] until the end, except against Richards and Lincoln-Way North. That says a lot about the leadership of our nine seniors.

“Team chemistry is an underrated thing, but when guys are on the same page, it means so much.

I’ve had to do the least in terms of motivation than in any of my eight years, which makes it easy to coach. I’ve had as much fun as any year I’ve coached.” *** Stagg jumped out to a 2-0 edge over Sandburg last Wednesday, with Brett Stratinsky’s double serving as the pivotal blow. But except for an unearned run in the fifth, that early burst represented the full extent of the Chargers’ noisemaking.

Still, they clung to a 3-2 lead heading into the seventh before hits by Peter Paxinos (double), Dan Santiago, Landgraf (RBI single) and Chris Stearns (RBI single) pushed the Eagles in front.

A double play in the middle of the eruption prevented the damage from being worse.

But it was bad enough to saddle Max Strus with a pitching loss.

Sean Leland pocketed the win for

Sandburg.

Paxinos and Martinez paced the Eagles with two hits apiece.

Martinez included a fourth-inning homer among his output. Wimmer and Stratinsky both hit safely twice for Stagg.

Stagg 5 Oak Forest 3 The Bengals built a 3-0 lead on Saturday, but the Chargers erased their deficit by plating all of their runs between the fourth and fifth frames. CJ Casey’s two-RBI single, plus run-producing hits from Angelos and Strus led the way.

Jimmy Farnan’s sacrifice fly accounted for Stagg’s last run.

Brendan Kivlehan earned the win with relief help from Nick Gerzon.

“For whatever reason, we always seem to be playing better toward the end [of each season],” O’Neill said. “Some of the [poor] baserunning stuff that hurt us before was [done by] guys who hadn’t played a lot of varsity ball, and it’s gone away as guys have learned and gotten better.”

Nazareth Academy 5 Stagg 1 Sandwiched between the Sandburg encounters was a rather uninspired outing on Thursday versus the Roadrunners, who homered twice in the second inning and capitalized on three Chargers errors to notch their other scores.

“On Thursday, we were really flat,” O’Neill said. “The kids weren’t acting like it was a letdown because of how we lost on Wednesday, but it really was.”

Stagg didn’t tally until the seventh, when Drew Bolero, Calogelo Martinez (double) and Gerzon (RBI single) all hit in succession.

The Chargers opened postseason play this past Monday against Eisenhower. If they beat the Cardinals, a return meeting with Richards was on tap for Wednesday.

Statistics Sandburg 000 101 2 — 4 Stagg 200 010 0 — 3 Sandburg 2B: Paxinos. HR: Martinez. RBI: Gutierrez, Landgraf, Martinez, Stearns.

WP: Leland.

Stagg 2B: Stratinsky. RBIL Stratinsky 2.

LP: Strus.

Stagg 004 000 0 — 4 Sandburg 100 200 0 — 3 Stagg RBI: Angelos, Nowak. WP: Gambill.

Sandburg 2B: Santiago. RBI: Landgraf, Martinez. LP: Pall.

Stagg 000 000 1 — 1 Nazareth 102 200 x — 5 Stagg 2B: Martinez. RBI: Gerzon. LP: Casey.

Oak Forest 100 200 0 — 3 Stagg 000 230 x — 5 Stagg RBI: Casey 2, Angelos, Farnan, Strus. WP: Kivlehan.

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Making a late move Astros beat Mustangs, close season strong

By Ken Karrson

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian’s Trisha Belgrave is late with her tag as Mt. Assisi’s Molly Murphy dives back safely into the bag Saturday. The Lady Knights beat the Screeching Eagles 11-7 for a regional title.

Softball roundup Lady Knights close out Mt. Assisi, claim regional title

By Frank Gogola and Anthony Nasella She may have appeared composed, but Chicago Christian sophomore pitcher Davina Gutierrez needed a moment to calm herself Saturday after enduring a six-run fourth inning that cut the Lady Knights’ lead over Mt. Assisi to 7-6.

“The first thing I thought about was my travel-ball coach, Joe Findlay,” Gutierrez said. “I thought about what words he would be saying to me and what would be going through my mind at that time.

“And I just thought about what our team has been through together, and I knew that they had my back one way or another, so I knew that we could get through it. … The emotions running through me kind of got the best of me at one point, but I definitely pushed through it.”

Gutierrez settled down after surrendering a two-RBI single and Terri Dearth’s grand slam and limited the Screeching Eagles to just one more run. The Lady Knights added to their own total as well, which helped them collect an 11-7 victory and the championship of their own Class 2A softball regional at the Trinity Christian College Athletic Complex.

The defeat not only ended Mt. Assisi’s campaign, but its very existence. The school closed its doors for good on Friday.

Chicago Christian (14-15), which claimed its fourth regional crown in as many seasons, met Beecher in a Reed-Custer Sectional semifinal this past Wednesday.

The Eagles, meanwhile, concluded their final season at 9-19.

“The way we’re playing right now, I’d put us up against anybody,” Lady Knights coach Kevin Pittman said. “We’ve said as a team and as a coaching staff that we’re going to ride this thing as long as we can and as hard as we can.

“If we keep playing the way that we want to play and we dictate a lot of the things, I think we hold our own destiny in our hands. I like the way we’re playing right now.”

Pittman praised Gutierrez for hanging tough when it seemed as if Mt. Assisi had completely shifted momentum its way.

“When we needed her to get the job done, she was able to dig down a little bit and get it done,” Pittman said. “She’s just a battler.

She’s a competitor.

“Davina did what we expect Davina to do. We put a lot of pressure on her [and] we put a lot on her shoulders, but she’s more than capable.”

Christian responded to the Eagles’ scoring explosion with four runs of its own in the fifth. The two-out rally began with Gutierrez reaching base and then four more Lady Knights followed suit, among them Sam Kubik, who slammed a two-RBI triple to right-center field.

“We came through with some really good hits,” Gutierrez said.

“Sam Kubik, with that really, really good triple, definitely set the tone for all of us. Our bats were alive.”

“Timely hitting late in the game summed it up for us,” Pittman

said. “I told our girls afterwards if that had happened to us three weeks ago, giving up a 7-0 run lead, I think we would have waited for something bad to happen in the next inning. But we responded positively, and the four runs really put the momentum back on our side.“ Christian totaled 11 runs for the third straight game, but the seven runs Gutierrez allowed were the most given up by the Lady Knights since they lost 14-2 to Wheaton-St. Francis in a Suburban Christian Conference game on May 5.

“I say hats off to Chicago Christian because even after we got that rally, they stayed in it and they stayed strong,” Mt. Assisi coach Jill Harvey said. “The one thing about Chicago Christian is that they don’t stop. They keep going.”

The Lady Knights’ regional-clinching victory continued a late-season surge that has now seen them win six of seven games.

The streak is a complete reversal of fortunes for Christian, which dropped five of six decisions immediately before that.

“Talking to my team after a lot of those losses, we were feeling a little snake-bit,” Pittman said.

“Anything that could possibly go wrong, we were finding ways to make that happen. When you start playing like that for a while, you start thinking like that. That seemed like what we were going through.

“We were thinking the worst things and then the worst things would happen. We couldn’t make a routine play and it would lead to (Continued on page 5)

Blip on the radar Bulldogs play through sketchy final week

By Ken Karrson The alarms haven’t yet gone off in Brian Wujcik’s head because he realizes it may just be a blip on the radar rather than an actual chink in the armor.

Nevertheless, the veteran leader’s mood was guarded as Richards entered this week’s Class 4A Homewood-Flossmoor Regional.

The Bulldogs played Stagg, a team they blasted 14-4 earlier this season, in a Wednesday semifinal.

Knowing the Chargers are much improved since then would be enough to make Wujcik wary.

But along with Stagg’s progress, he is concerned his own club may have regressed a bit in the final week of the regular schedule.

Richards went 3-2, but Wujcik admitted everyone within the program treated last Tuesday’s 13-11 win over St. Ignatius like a loss. That’s because the Bulldogs allowed the Wolfpack to battle back from a 13-2 deficit and nearly spring a huge upset – what may have saved Richards was a lightning sighting, which caused the contest to be called in the sixth inning.

And along with the figurative defeat came two real ones, to Argo and Marist. The Argonauts notched an 8-5 triumph on Wednesday by scoring five times in the sixth inning while hitting just one ball out of the infield and then RedHawks pitcher Robert Hovey stifled the ‘Dogs’ normally productive bats by firing a three-hitter on Friday.

“As coaches, we’re trying — ‘trying’ being the operative word — not to panic and get the guys playing tight,” Wujcik said. “I hope we’re ready to get on with the playoffs. We can’t have any kind of mental lapses in the playoffs.

“I don’t want our best baseball to be when we had that 10-game winning streak. That’s not necessarily what’s happening right now, but I don’t think our effort was our best this [past] week. We just told the guys we don’t want to take any steps backwards, and we certain-

ly don’t want to be playing bad baseball or disinterested baseball.”

Everyone seemed plenty interested on Saturday, when Richards wrapped up its schedule with a 9-2 dusting of Bolingbrook. The Bulldogs scored nine unanswered runs between the third and sixth innings, with Shane Mills’ bases-clearing double in the fifth representing the most critical safety.

Mike Marchione and Shawn Chiaramonte both drove in a pair of runs for Richards, which used seven senior pitchers to hold the Raiders in check. Bolingbrook garnered only five hits and fanned seven times.

“Knocking out 13 hits and putting together a couple big innings helped,” Wujcik said. “So did getting good pitching. We can’t give stuff away and we can’t have letdowns — we’ve got to smell blood and execute.”

The Bulldogs definitely did that in their first South Suburban Conference Red matchup with Argo last Monday. Four runs in the first inning got Richards (25-8, 16-3) rolling, and it went on to bag a 10-3 victory.

Eric Mallo’s homer kicked things off for the Bulldogs, then Chiaramonte and Nate Natividad chipped in an RBI double and two-run single, respectively. The ‘Dogs added runs in four of their other five plate appearances as well, as Nick Mejia (RBI double) and Chiaramonte (RBI single) led the way.

AJ Sanchez earned the win by striking out 10, walking no one and yielding just three hits. The victory was his fifth without a defeat. *** Game 2 in Summit on Wednesday was also tilting Richards’ way before Argo took advantage of three Bulldogs errors and three walks — one intentional — to overtake them. The Argonauts’ only hit in their five-run sixth was a non-RBI single.

“That was not one of our better innings this year,” Wujcik said.

“We want our guys to understand that intensity is not something

you can turn on or off — not with high school kids. You’ve got to be willing to [always] play the game the way you’re supposed to.

“That inning showed me our minds weren’t in it. We walked out of St. Ignatius [on Tuesday] feeling like we lost that game and then we backed it up with this one.”

Dan Estrella (homer), Charlie Zeschke (two hits, three RBI) and Noel Castro (RBI double) were the Bulldogs’ batting notables.

Richards 13 St. Ignatius 11 If Wujcik wasn’t crazy about Argo’s five-run uprising, he absolutely hated the Wolfpack’s eight-run fifth stanza that not only rendered meaningless the Bulldogs’ own five-run rally a half-inning earlier, but prevented them from pocketing a slaughter-rule triumph.

“It really was a nightmare,” Wujcik said. “It seemed like it all kind of snowballed.”

St. Ignatius’ comeback was fueled by a potpourri of ingredients, including two walks, two errors, two hit batsmen and a passed ball. For good measure, the Wolfpack also swatted a pair of two-run doubles, as well as a couple of singles.

Luckily for Richards, it had established a big enough cushion to withstand the blitz. St. Ignatius unintentionally did its part to help by committing a total of six errors, which accounted for the same number of runs. Zeschke’s three-run homer and Castro’s two-RBI double were the ‘Dogs’ biggest hits.

Marist 5 Richards 2 The RedHawks’ primary formula for success this spring has been to combine sturdy pitching and defense with a little bit of timely hitting. It worked again on Friday, as Hovey’s mound performance was good enough to ensure that Marist’s six-hit attack was sufficient.

“It’s effective,” Wujcik said of the RedHawks’ strategy. “A couple runs here, a couple there, they (Continued on page 4)

Surrounded by 20-win neighbors and owners of lengthy unbeaten streaks, Shepard has been easy to overlook this baseball season.

But while the Astros have garnered little attention most of the spring, they’ve quietly gone about their business and put a rocky start behind them. And nothing illustrated Shepard’s recent improvement more than victories over Evergreen Park and Manteno.

The Mustangs, runner-up to Richards in the South Suburban Conference Red and in the midst of their own impressive streak, bounced the Astros 7-1 last Tuesday but then ran afoul of them one day later. Behind pitcher Brett Smith’s nine-strikeout, four-hit performance and some timely hitting of its own, Shepard earned a series split by downing Evergreen 9-1 in Wednesday’s rematch.

Then just to prove that triumph was no fluke, the Astros swept a Saturday doubleheader from the Panthers, 5-2 and 9-4, right after crushing Hillcrest 13-1 in their conference finale on Thursday.

Shepard (15-16, 10-9) entered this week’s Class 4A Marist Regional with 10 wins in its last 14 outings. The Astros were to meet Bloom Township in a Monday play-in contest and, if successful there, take on Lincoln-Way North this past Wednesday.

“We had a very good week — we really only had one bad inning,” Shepard coach Frank DiFoggio said. “Considering we were 5-12 at one point, this is a heck of a run.

“We beat some pretty good teams, and going into the playoffs on a 4-1 week is great to see.

[Our guys] definitely got better as the season went on.”

The turnaround hit a wall on Tuesday as Mustangs pitcher Brian Pall silenced the Astros on two hits. One of those, Ken Gorski’s third-inning triple, set up Shepard’s lone score as Smith followed with a sacrifice fly.

By that time, though, the Astros were already chasing, and Evergreen made their run meaningless by erupting for a five-spot in the bottom of third. Tim Walsh’s homer got things rolling for the Mustangs, and Mike Rizzo and Ronnie O’Toole both belted two-RBI doubles a bit later in the frame.

“The first Evergreen Park game got away from us,” DiFoggio said.

“We had guys on every inning,

but it’s quite a chore to come back against [Pall].

“They were the second-best team [in the SSC Red] and they’ve been hot. You can tell they’re a very confident and talented bunch. You could see as soon as they had an opportunity, they took advantage.”

Pall struck out four and walked five, although he was able to pitch through the latter without much difficulty.

“He’s been exceptional, just lights-out,” Mustangs coach Mark Smyth said of his senior hurler. *** Junior pitcher Joe Moran has been equally sharp for Evergreen (21-10, 13-6) most of the year.

Having thrown one no-hitter this season and narrowly missed a second, Moran was expected to keep Shepard’s sticks impotent.

Instead, the Astros tallied five times in their initial-bat on Wednesday and never let the Mustangs gain footing. Evergreen’s marker in the fourth was nowhere near enough to change a negative outcome.

“In a long season, that’s going to happen,” said Smyth, whose squad tasted defeat for just the second time in its last 17 games after committing five errors. “[Moran] didn’t really have his best stuff and our hitters couldn’t pick him up.”

Shepard’s big gun was Bobby Peterka, who slugged a two-run homer to highlight the hosts’ opening volley and then cleared the bases with his double in the sixth. Smith (two-run double) and Adam Gregory also had RBI hits in the first, while Kevin Carmody contributed one to the later rally.

“We just took it to them,” DiFoggio said. “It was our teacher and parent appreciation day and also cancer awareness day, so our kids were really pumped up and excited for this one.

“We kind of had a little bit of everything — we caught the ball, had timely hits, took walks and even had productive outs. We’re only hitting .265 as a team, but we don’t strike out much and we walk a ton — we have almost as many walks as strikeouts this year, which never happens.”

“This was a nice win to get, especially after the day before.

The Evergreen Park win definitely ranks up there as one of the big wins of the year [for us].”

Shepard 13 Hillcrest 1 Playing as the visiting team on

their own field, the Astros overwhelmed the struggling Hawks in five innings on Thursday.

While Shepard’s ability to handle Hillcrest without incident was pleasing to DiFoggio, he said he didn’t expect anything less than his players’ full attention on the task in front of them.

“We lost to TF North, Eisenhower and Joliet Central, and [the Steelmen] were 0-9 when we lost to them,” DiFoggio said. “That message was brought up before [Thursday’s game] was played. We can’t take anybody for granted.”

Kyle Longfield logged his first pitching win by striking out 11 and surrendering only three hits.

He was staked to 10-1 lead by the second inning as the Astros rode a balanced attack.

The pitcher aided his own cause with a 3-for-3, two-RBI showing, but Longfield had plenty of support. Also chipping in were Eric Horbach (two hits, one RBI), Sam Hermanas (two-run double), Gorski (one hit, two RBI), Brendan Hermann (RBI single), Peterka (RBI single), Zach Haxel (RBI single) and Smith (sacrifice fly).

Shepard finished with 11 hits and totaled 19 baserunners, thanks to a half-dozen free passes and a couple of Hawks errors.

Shepard 5-9 Manteno 3-4 The Astros completed their week by taking two from the Panthers after building comfortable edges in both games.

RBI hits by Gorski (two-run double) and Mark Albrecht put Shepard ahead 3-0 in the top of the second in Game 1, and the Astros plated two more runs in the fourth on a wild pitch. Peterka and Hermann both doubled in the stanza.

From there, it was up to Hermann and Horbach to stave off Manteno. The Panthers used a triple and double to reduce their deficit in the sixth, but they were unable to complete a comeback.

Game 2 featured freshman Jack Carberry, for whom DiFoggio predicts a rosy future, getting his first pitching start. Manteno nicked Carberry for eight hits over four innings, but the youngster issued only one walk and whiffed three. Ricky Mundo and Gregory followed him to the hill.

The Panthers were up 2-1 in the fourth when Shepard moved in front to stay. Gorski again delivered a clutch hit with his (Continued on page 4)

Spartans make it well-Dunne Senior pitcher leads Oak Lawn to successful final week scoring position on a groundout.

Making the victory more special McDonald’s once urged its was that it came in the “Tomcustomers to visit because they my’s Brigade” game, named after the son of former Spartans “deserved a break today.”

Matt Dunne was in the same coach Brian Clifton. The event boat entering last week. While was designed to raise awareness the Oak Lawn senior’s earned-run of pediatric cancer, which Tomaverage was low, so, too, was his my Clifton has had to deal with since birth.

2014 victory total.

The youngster was in fine “Going into the season, I thought he’d be 7-1 or 8-1 [by the shape on Monday, however, as he end],” Spartans coach Bill Gerny helped throw out the ceremonial said of Dunne, who sported a 2-6 first pitch.

“He had a ball,” Gerny said. “To ledger prior to facing Tinley Park in a South Suburban Conference see him now — he looks and acts just like any other 3-year-old.” crossover game last Monday.

“I think he’s only had one bad 2 outing, against Willowbrook about Oak Lawn 1 a month ago, but he’s had the Leyden Since Gerny will be starting worst luck of any pitcher I’ve seen.

We don’t give him any [offensive] Dunne in the Spartans’ Class 4A support — every time he pitches, playoff opener today against Morit’s one run or two runs [for us].” gan Park, the latter was limited The scenario didn’t change to a five-inning stint on Saturagainst either the Titans or day. When Leyden scratched out Leyden on Saturday. Oak Lawn a run in the fifth and Oak Lawn netted only three runs in those continued carrying a goose egg, encounters, but for once Dunne it appeared as if Dunne would didn’t have to suffer because of be returning to his hard-luck existence. a lack of production.

But one-out hits by Matt WitHe didn’t collect the victory on Saturday, although the Spartans kowski, Quillin (double) and finally prospered by a 2-1 count Justin Swatek (two-run single) after tallying twice in the bot- gave the Spartans the boost they tom of the seventh. Last Monday, needed to secure a win and finish though, Dunne was the pitcher of the week on a high note.

“If we would have lost those record as Oak Lawn squeezed out two, it would have been crushing,” a 1-0 triumph.

He allowed Tinley only one hit Gerny said, referring to both the while striking out nine. Dunne Leyden and Tinley contests. “I followed that up with a one-hit, figured our luck’s got to turn, and seven-strikeout effort over five this was a reward for grinding frames against the Eagles and, it out. These seniors have gone in the process, brought his ERA through a lot this year, but it seems like they’re getting stronbelow two.

“Put Dunne on the mound and ger.”

Yunis Halim, the last of four I like our chances, even though the record doesn’t show it,” Gerny Oak Lawn hurlers, was credited said. “We can win 90 percent of with the victory.

14 the time. He’s not overpowering, Oak Lawn 1 but he locates [his pitches] well. TF North The Meteors wanted to send He’s been just as good as any retiring coach Mike Kosiara off in pitcher we’ve seen.

“I like the way our pitching is style, but the Spartans ruined the looking this year going into the party on Friday as they bashed playoffs. I think we’re playing our TF North behind a 15-hit attack.

Oak Lawn blew the SSC crossbest baseball right now, which is over game open by erupting for six a good time to be doing it.”

The Spartans (12-22, 10-9) runs in the top of the fourth and didn’t tear the cover off the adding a five-spot in the fifth. Joe ball, either, against the Titans, Dodaro (two doubles, triple, three but Brandon Quillin supplied the RBI) was the Spartans’ ringleader, only run Oak Lawn needed with but Beard (two hits, including a his RBI single in the fifth. The double, one RBI), Kevin Zurek hit drove in Bobby Beard, who (two hits, including a double, one had singled and then moved into RBI), Mitch Swatek (RBI double),

By Ken Karrson

Witkowski (RBI single) and Ryne Melnik (RBI single) all lent a hand as well.

Mitch Swatek was also the winning pitcher as he fanned five, walked no one and scattered five hits.

Lyons Twp. 6 Oak Lawn 1 The lone blemish on the Spartans’ record last week was administered by the Lions, who took advantage of a couple Oak Lawn miscues to score four times between the fourth and fifth innings.

“We had two brutal errors,” Gerny said. “If we played defense like we have all year, we’re winning 1-0 in the sixth inning and it’s a whole different ballgame.

[But] you give a team like that a chance and they seem to pounce on it.”

The Spartans plated their lone marker in the sixth on Mitch Swatek’s single, which followed hits by Justin Swatek and Dodaro. Oak Lawn garnered only five hits, but Witkowski gave it five-plus solid stanzas on the mound as he held Lyons Township to six hits while giving up no walks.

“We’ve been kind of feeding him to the dogs, but he’s grown up so much,” Gerny said of the junior hurler. “He hasn’t pitched a bad game in a month.”

As for the Spartans’ meager attack, Gerny hopes that will quickly become a thing of the past.

“This is the kind of team we’ll be seeing in the playoffs,” he said of the Lions, “so we have to find a way to score runs.”

Statistics Tinley Park 000 000 0 — 0 Oak Lawn 000 010 x — 1 Oak Lawn RBI: Quillin. WP: Dunne (3-6).

Oak Lawn 000 001 0 — 1 Lyons Twp. 000 312 x — 6 Oak Lawn RBI: M. Swatek. LP: Witkowski (1-3).

Oak Lawn 216 41 — 14 TF North 010 00 — 1 Oak Lawn 2B: Dodaro 2, Beard, M. Swatek, Zurek. 3B: Dodaro. RBI: Dodaro 3, Beard, Melnik, M. Swatek, Witkowski, Zurek. WP: M. Swatek (4-5).

Leyden 000 010 0 — 1 Oak Lawn 000 000 2 — 2 Oak Lawn 2B: Quillin. RBI: J. Swatek 2.

WP: Halim (1-0).

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SXU sports summary Thompson solid for Cougars in NAIA golf tourney

(Continued from page 1) ences felt.

Between them, the quartet drove in 13 runs on the day.

Chicago Christian finished with 14 hits, which were augmented by eight walks, two hit batsmen and a couple of CICS/Longwood errors.

“We don’t leave many guys on base,” Brauer said. “That third inning was the inning that never ended.

“Their starting pitcher wasn’t bad — his velocity wasn’t bad, but he had trouble throwing strikes.

He threw 130 pitches in 2 1/3 innings, and when they took him out their other pitchers didn’t have much.”

Lost amid the offensive fireworks was the fact that Knights hurlers Dan Vos, Adam Schoenle and Bolhuis combined on a no-hitter and struck out a total of 13 batters.

Christian’s romp, while not entirely unexpected, showed that it had no intention of overlooking a mismatched opponent. That pleased Brauer greatly.

“There’s a thousand ways to win and probably 10,000 ways to lose,” he said. “Baseball is a crazy game and you’ve got to stay focused and do what you have to do.”

She missed the final-round cut by just a single stroke, but St. Xavier University freshman Taylor Thompson still beat out 102 golfers at last Tuesday’s NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships in Lincoln, Neb. Thompson shot rounds of 83, 76 and 79 during her three days at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, a par-72, 5,962-yard course. Her 238 total was good for 42nd place.

The top 40 golfers advanced into the fourth round.

“Although Taylor missed the cut, she played a great tournament [by] coming back very strong after a shaky opening round,” Cougars coach Mike Mandakas Photo by Jeff Vorva said. “She handled herself very Christian Bolhuis fouls off a pitch during his initial at-bat in Chi- well as a freshman playing alongcago Christian’s opening playoff contest against CICS/Longwood side the best collegiate golfers in last Wednesday. The Knights scored two runs in the first inning the country. I know Taylor will take a lot from this experience and without benefit of a hit as they received five walks. get herself prepared for a return trip next year.”

Thompson had a stellar debut season at SXU, registering numerous top-10 tourney finishes and winning the individual title at the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Championship. That victory secured for her an automatic bid to the NAIA event and helped Thompson get named the conference’s Women’s Player of the Year.

WOMEN’S TRACK Senior Ashley Shares turned in a time of 3 hours, 10 minutes, 15.10 seconds to place third overall in the marathon on Saturday, the final day of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. The third-place finish, which earned Shares All-America des-

Chicago Christian 22 ACE Charter Tech 0 When Ron Clark slammed a two-run homer in the first inning on Saturday, the blow extended the Knights’ lead to 10-0 at that juncture. Making the rapid getaway all the more impressive is that it occurred before a single out had been recorded.

Clark also doubled during the game and finished with three RBI. Tyler Edgar matched that RBI total and four other players had two. Interestingly, Christian collected only nine hits but benefited from 15 free passes.

Bolhuis worked the first two Photo by Jeff Vorva innings on the hill to bag his eighth win in 10 decisions. Along Chicago Christian’s Jack De Vries is moved back from the plate the way, he raised his strikeout by an inside pitch from CICS/Longwood during last Wednesday’s total to 97, which eclipsed the Class 2A regional semifinal game in Palos Heights. program’s single-season standard Frieling and Max Kerfin both Kerfin, Wolterink. WP: D. Vos (7-3). set by Joe Williams in the late delivered two hits for the Knights, 1990s. Bolhuis reached that pla000 00 — 0 teau despite throwing only 58 while McCarthy and Jack De Vries ACE Charter Tech Chicago Christian (11)(11)0 0 x — 22 knocked in two runs apiece.

Josh innings this spring.

“He deserves the record,” Brau- Novak logged the pitching victory. Chicago Christian 2B: Clark, Frieling. HR: Clark. RBI: Clark 3, Edgar 3, Bolhuis 2, er said. “He’s pitched very well Frieling 2, Kerfin 2, McCarthy 2, De Vries, for us this year.”

Statistics Santarelli, Schoenle, D. Vos, Wolterink.

ACE Charter Tech managed WP: Bolhuis (8-2). only one hit against the Knights. CICS/Longwood 000 00 — 0 *** Chicago Christian 22(18) 0x — 22 Final Before beginning the playoffs, Chicago Christian 2B: Bolhuis 2, Clark, Chicago Christian 10 Christian concluded its regular Frieling, Novak. 3B: Novak. HR: O’Meara. Hammond Academy 0 campaign by blanking Hammond RBI: McCarthy 4, Bolhuis 3, Frieling 3, Chicago Christian RBI: De Vries 2, Mc(Ind.) Academy 10-0 last Monday. O’Meara 3, De Vries 2, Clark, Edgar, Carthy 2. WP: Novak (4-4).

Vikings (Continued from page 2) of success against the Indians as St. Laurence did, as they were shut out on Thursday. LSU-bound pitcher Jake Latz stopped Rice on three hits, two of which were doubles by Schalasky and Lieser.

Ian McGinnis took the loss for the Crusaders. But while the defeat wasn’t welcomed, McCarthy put a positive spin on the situation.

“It was huge for us to see that,” he said, referring to batting against a future NCAA Division I hurler. “For us, it was a great learning opportunity because you’ve got to beat quality arms in the playoffs.

“The whole week was a preparation week. Our approach toward last week was trying to play our best baseball yet and prepare ourselves for any type of [playoff] game. That was our goal.

“I think we’ve prepared as well as we can. We feel good and we are ready.”

Rice opened play in the Class 4A Lockport Regional this past Wednesday versus the winner of Monday’s Andrew-Thornwood matchup.

Brother Rice 8 Peoria Notre Dame 3 Tied at 3 heading into the bottom of the sixth on Friday, the Crusaders erupted for a four-spot

Bulldogs (Continued from page ) play good defense and they walk out with a win. We hit a lot of popups and their outfielders do a real nice job — they run the ball down real well.”

Natividad’s two-run double in the sixth ruined Hovey’s shutout bid, but he still had a lead to protect, thanks to the deuces Marist (19-14) put up in the first and fifth frames. John Carmody, Barrett Callaghan and Rich Kairis all stroked RBI hits for the RedHawks. *** Marist entered last week with a chance to gain a share of the East Suburban Catholic Conference title, but two-game splits with Marian Catholic and Carmel left the RedHawks with a final conference mark of 10-6, two games worse than Joliet Catholic Academy.

Matt McKenzie pitched Marist to a 1-0 triumph over the Spartans on Wednesday, which avenged a

to defeat the Irish at Standard Bank Stadium.

Jack Barry’s three-run homer staked Rice to a 3-1 lead in the fourth, then the Crusaders answered a Peoria Notre Dame surge in the top of the sixth with an even bigger uprising a half-inning later. Spearheading Rice’s plate appearance were Joe Crowley (two-run single), Kevin Sullivan (RBI triple) and Mike Massey (RBI single).

Hilliard’s single in the fifth accounted for the Crusaders’ other marker. Brian Musielak was the pitcher of record, and his ability to hold the Irish in check for several innings after they grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first was seen by McCarthy as pivotal.

“You’re going to get down at some time in the playoffs and you’re going to have to overcome it,” he said.

“The toughest part when you fall behind is that your pitcher’s got to put up some zeros to take pressure off your hitters. You’ve got to keep it within one or two runs, and Brian kept us in it and gave us a chance without making our guys have to press [at the plate].

“Some days you’re going to have to swing it. Other times you need to lay down a bunt or execute a hit-and-run, or rely more on your pitching and defense. One thing I love about playing a difficult schedule is that it exposes you to different situations.”

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3-2 loss two days earlier. On Saturday, the RedHawks took Game 1 of a twinbill with the Corsairs, but Carmel bounced back from a 2-1 defeat to grab a 4-1 win.

Zeschke. RBI: Zeschke 4, Castro 2. WP: Thompson (5-2).

Manteno 000 000 0 — 0 St. Laurence 412 000 x — 7 St. Laurence 2B: Greco, Wood. RBI: Greco 3, Kornacker 2, Burnette, Wood. WP: Wood (6-1).

St. Laurence 211 003 0 — 7 St. Rita 200 354 x — 14 St. Laurence RBI: Wilson 2, Wood. LP: Hitney (5-1).

St. Laurence 000 010 2 — 3 Peoria Notre Dame 000 100 0 — 1 St. Laurence 3B: Wood. RBI: Wood 2, Kornacker. WP: Riordan (3-1).

Lemont 000 000 0 — 0 St. Laurence 200 020 x — 4 St. Laurence 2B: Wilson. RBI: Kornacker, Wilson. WP: Kornacker (7-2).

Mt. Carmel 000 00 — 0 Brother Rice 026 11 — 10 Brother Rice 2B: Lieser 2, K. Biondic, Dyke, Kutt, Schalasky. 3B: Hilliard. RBI: Dyke 2, Hilliard 2, Schalasky 2, Barry, K. Biondic, Kutt, Lieser. WP: Enriquez (7-2).

Brother Rice 000 000 0 — 0 Lemont 102 001 x — 4 Brother Rice 2B: Lieser, Schalasky. LP: McGinnis (5-2).

Peoria Notre Dame 100 002 0 — 3 Brother Rice 000 314 x — 8 Brother Rice 3B: Sullivan. HR: Barry. RBI: Barry 3, Crowley 2, Hilliard, Massey, Sullivan. WP: Musielak (6-3).

Richards 000 002 0 — 2 Marist 200 021 x — 5 Richards 2B: Natividad. RBI: Natividad 2. LP: Smith (4-2).

Marist RBI: Callaghan, Carmody, Finwall, Kairis. WP: Hovey.

Another close encounter was Tuesday’s meeting between Marist and Mt. Carmel, which the latter captured 5-4 after plating two runs in the bottom of the Bolingbrook 002 000 0 — 2 sixth.

Statistics Argo 002 000 1 — 3 Richards 402 112 x — 10 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Estrella, Mejia, Zeschke. HR: Mallo. RBI: Chiaramonte 2, Natividad 2, Castro, Mallo, Mejia, Zeschke. WP: Sanchez (5-0).

Richards 200 300 0 — 5 Argo 300 005 x — 8 Richards 2B: Castro, Sanchez. HR: Estrella. RBI: Zeschke 3, Castro, Estrella.

LP: Mejia (0-1).

Richards 006 250 — 13 St. Ignatius 200 081 — 11 Richards 2B: Castro, Thompson. HR:

Richards 001 143 x — 9 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Mills. 3B: Zeschke. RBI: Mills 3, Chiaramonte 2, Marchione 2, Zeschke. WP: Thompson (6-2).

Marist 010 120 0 — 4 Mt. Carmel 011 102 x — 5 Marist 000 200 0 — 2 Marian Catholic 000 102 x — 3 Marian Catholic 000 000 0 — 0 Marist 000 000 1 — 1 Carmel 100 000 000 0 — 1 Marist 000 100 000 1 — 2 Marist 000 001 0 — 1 Carmel 100 300 x — 4

Astros (Continued from page 3) two-run double, while Hermann knocked in one teammate with his groundout. Three bases-onballs preceded those two at-bats.

And Gorski wasn’t finished. He struck once more in the seventh with a two-run single, which came on the heels of another Hermann RBI groundout. Hermanas’ single supplied a marker in the sixth.

Evergreen Park 11 TF South 2 The Mustangs didn’t spend any time licking their wounds after Wednesday’s setback. A trip to Lansing on Thursday resulted in a rout of the host Rebels.

“It was a long bus ride on a school day and we didn’t take warm-ups because our bus was late,” Smyth said. “So we just show up and play, and that was a good win to get.”

Handling the mound chores was Frank Meisl, who bounced back from a loss against Lemont to throw a seven-hitter.

“He has that senior presence and doesn’t get frustrated or rattled,” Smyth said. “We haven’t had this kind of pitching depth before.”

Evergreen’s batters were pretty good, too, particularly the trio of Mark Martin, Corey Miller and Sean Miller, who split nine hits equally between them. Martin smacked RBI doubles in both the sixth and seventh innings, Corey Miller had an RBI triple and RBI double in those same two stanzas, and Sean Miller produced

Mamon (Continued from page 1) 218 [Thanksgiving] Tournament when Perspectives played there and we saw him in action.

“We were just looking for someone that’s polished, experienced and knowledgeable. I thought he’d be a good fit.”

So does Mamon, who spent the first 13 years of his life living in Calumet Park and became aware of Richards basketball at an early age. Nevertheless, he is grateful for the chance he’s been given.

“I knew it was a large [applicant] pool, so I’m honored and happy to be a part of the Richards family,” Mamon said. “It definitely feels good for somebody as young as me to have an opportunity like this.”

But while he’s chronologically youthful, Mamon is no kid when it comes to coaching experience.

Before taking over the top position at Perspectives Charter, Mamon spent several seasons at Niles West, where he served as head freshman and sophomore coach at various times as well as an assistant to Illinois Hall of Famer Bob Williams.

Mamon also got a taste of college coaching by spending a year at NCAA Division II Eastern New Mexico University.

“I’m 32 and I still look much younger,” he said with a chuckle.

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ignation, equaled Cougars’ best individual showing in any national event. Former standout Rachael Dean took third in the 3,000-meter run at the 2011 NAIA indoor meet.

“Ashley ran a very smart race in hot conditions and moved up steadily throughout the course,” SXU coach Lisa Ebel said. “I’m so proud of her and excited that she gets the All-American honor that she deserves to finish out her impressive career. She is the most dedicated and hardest-working athlete I have ever coached.”

Joining Shares in Alabama were Jordan Wallace, who competed in the 3,000-steeplechase, and the 3,200-relay quartet of senior Leslie Rosario, freshman Nicole Watkins, sophomore Lexi McDermid and senior Anna Galvez.

Wallace, who was making her third straight appearance in the NAIA meet, wound up 26th in her event in 11:41.97, while the relay unit was 24th in 9:47.91.

“Jordan is the best steeplechase runner our program has ever had and I’m thrilled she got to end her collegiate career at nationals,” Ebel said. “We have had strong relay teams over the years, and a large part of that is because of the efforts of seniors Leslie Rosario and Anna Galvez. They have been repeat national qualifiers in the 4-by-800 and helped our program establish itself as a regular participant in the event.

“Lexi ran in her first national meet this [past] weekend and really had a great sophomore season.

Along with freshman Nicole Watkins, we expect big things from this pair in the future.”

SOFTBALL Senior pitcher Megan Nonnemacher headlined the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America ® College Division softball team by being chosen as the year’s top student-athlete at that level by the College Sports Information Directors of America.

The Capital One College Division squad is made up of student-athletes from NAIA, Canadian and two-year institutions.

Nonnemacher, an elementary education major, boasts a 3.91 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

She became the second SXU athlete to be honored as the Academic All-America Player of the Year during the 2013-14 school year, joining basketball player Brad Karp. Nonnemacher is a member of the Capital One team for the third year in a row.

“I could not envision a better award for Megan to win to culminate her impressive collegiate career because it encompasses the efforts of both her success on the field and in the classroom,” Cougars coach Myra Minuskin said.

“She was a large part of our success this season and helped our program establish itself as a national power in the NAIA. Megan will definitely be missed in our program next season, but I am confident that there is plenty more success in her future.”

Nonnemacher went 23-3 as a pitcher in 2014, a record that helped SXU amass a 47-9-1 ledger and top-10 ranking. She threw 25 complete games, had 12 shutouts, struck out 164 batters while walking just 47 and posted a 1.34 earned-run average.

two earlier RBI. Also assisting was Dan Kohler, who poked a two-run single. The Mustangs amassed 13 hits on the day.

Evergreen Park 7 Illiana Christian 4 The Mustangs continued their recent mastery over the Vikings by vanquishing them on Friday.

Kevin Gallagher and Moran combined on a four-hitter, with the latter pocketing the win.

Illiana Christian didn’t go down without a fight, however. It forged a 4-all tie in the top of the sixth, but Evergreen snapped it right away with three runs in its half of the inning. Martin (triple) and Walsh (double) provided the RBI. Smyth also liked the Mustangs’ defensive work, particularly along the infield. That, in fact, has been a season-long strong point in his opinion.

“That’s going to keep you in games,” Smyth said.

Evergreen has at least one more of those as it squares off with Solario Academy today in the Class 3A Morgan Park Regional. Smyth is obviously hoping for no worse than a repeat of last spring’s journey to a sectional final.

“It’d be nice to play a few more games,” he said. “We’ve got a real good mix of seniors and juniors, and a lot of [the juniors] are second-year varsity players. I think we can make a run.”

Shepard 3B: Gorski. RBI: Smith. LP: Gregory (3-5).

Evergreen Park 2B: Farmer, Martin, C. Miller, O’Toole, Rizzo. HR: T. Walsh. RBI: O’Toole 2, Rizzo 2, S. Miller, T. Walsh.

WP: Pall (6-2).

Statistics Shepard Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park 000 100 0 — 1 Shepard 500 004 x — 9 Evergreen Park 2B: C. Miller. RBI: S. Miller. LP: Moran (5-2).

Shepard 2B: Peterka, Smith. HR: Peterka. RBI: Peterka 5, Smith 2, Carmody, Gregory. WP: Smith (5-3).

Shepard 280 21 — 13 Hillcrest 100 00 — 1 Shepard 2B: Hermanas. RBI: Gorski 2, Hermanas 2, Longfield 2, Haxel, Hermann, Horbach, Peterka, Smith. WP: Longfield (1-1).

Shepard 030 200 0 — 5 Manteno 000 201 0 — 3 Shepard 2B: Gorski, Hermann, Peterka.

RBI: Gorski 2, Albrecht. WP: Hermann (2-3).

Shepard 100 310 4 — 9 Manteno 002 000 2 — 4 Shepard 2B: Carmody, Gorski, Smith.

RBI: Gorski 4, Hermann 2, Hermanas, Peterka. WP: Carberry (1-0).

Evergreen Park 101 015 3 — 11 TF South 001 001 0 — 2 Evergreen Park 2B: Martin 2, C. Miller, S. Miller. 3B: C. Miller. RBI: C. Miller 3, Kohler 2, Martin 2, S. Miller 2. WP: Meisl (6-2).

Illiana Christian 000 301 0 — 4 Evergreen Park 004 003 x — 7 Evergreen Park 2B: T. Walsh. 3B: Martin.

001 000 0 — 1 RBI: C. Miller 2, Martin, T. Walsh. WP: 205 000 x — 7 Moran (6-2).

one trait of his Richards squads will be an emphasis on defense, although he jokingly admitted Richards Boys Basketball that “might not be what they through the 2000s want to hear.”

2000-01 — 11-12 “I’m sure there’ll be some 2001-02 — 8-16 things I’ll do differently, but it’s 2002-03 — 10-16 a good situation where you’re 2003-04 — 14-12 following up a coach like Coach 2004-05 — 16-10 Chappetto,” Mamon said. “That’s 2005-06 — 20-8 something I’m looking forward to.

2006-07 — 26-3 “You have great athletic pro2007-08 — 30-4* grams as a whole [at Richards] and 2008-09 — 23-6 a great sense of pride. I like the 2009-10 — 22-6 tradition of the school, from [coach 2010-11 — 10-17 Jack] Fitzgerald to D-Wade.”

2011-12 — 15-10 Mamon’s Perspectives teams 2012-13 — 17-11 won 43 games in three years, with 2013-14 — 17-12 one of those victories securing for it a first-ever regional title in Class * Won the first Class 4A title 3A. He earned District Coach of in IHSA history after state the Year honors from the Illinois expanded from two to four Basketball Coaches Association classes. that same season.

Mamon prepped at Home“But I’m more seasoned than I wood-Flossmoor, where he played look.” for the legendary Roy Condotti Mamon believes his stint with from 1996-2000. He then attended Eastern New Mexico can be par- now-defunct WITH NO WATER. Barat College, which ticularly beneficial now. posted 57 victories in his first two “Knowing what [attributes] col- seasons and –JACOB, AGENAIA 5 reached the legiate coaches look for in recruits Final Four in Mamon’s DESCRIBING ASTHMA sophomore helps to prepare players for it,” year while leading the nation in he said. “And because I’m not team scoring. that far away from my playing Jevon Mamon’s Record days, I know what it’s like to be Perspectives a student-athlete. I want to help Charter/Leadership themWITH be the bestNO young men they WATER. can be, on and off the floor.”

Year Record Mamon said he’s not looking at 2011-12 12-16 –JACOB, AGE 5 tearing up a basketball blueprint 2012-13 16-12 DESCRIBING ASTHMA that’s obviously worked pretty 2013-14 15-11 well for a number of years, but

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a bad inning. It seemed like Murphy’s Law was staring us right in the face, [but] the girls have been playing with confidence in the past couple of weeks.

“And the most telling thing Saturday was that we only had four strikeouts at the plate — only one looking — and just one the previous game. We’ve made great strides by putting the ball in play and forcing the other team to make some plays — when you do that, then you can put even more pressure on your opponent, which has been definitely evident.”

Helping Christian construct its 7-0 lead over the Eagles were Gutierrez, Abbie Bulthuis and Trisha Belgrave, all of whom hit safely during a six-run third. Bulthuis also tallied the Lady Knights’ initial marker on the front end of a double steal in the second inning.

To reach the regional championship contest, Christian whitewashed Queen of Peace 11-0 last Wednesday. Before that, the Lady Knights notched couple impressive regular-season triumphs over Timothy Christian (10-1) and Lemont (11-4).

“The schedule worked out nice for us that we were able to play an opponent where we could get our feet back under us a little bit,” Pittman said, referring to the Lady Trojans, who had also fallen to Chicago Christian earlier in the season. “It was nice for the girls to experience a win again.”

A 5-0 loss to Rosary temporarily shoved the good feelings aside, but the Lady Knights rebounded to defeat Immaculate Conception 3-2 with a late rally. Bre Vollan’s tworun single and Belgrave’s RBI hit keyed a productive sixth inning.

“Scoring runs late has not been the hallmark of this team,” Pittmann said. “That worked out well and it gave us confidence.”

Christian kept the momentum going the following day by racking up a 6-4 win over Rosary behind Kubik (2-for-4, one RBI, two runs) and Gutierrez (nine strikeouts).

Again the Lady Knights overcame a deficit as Kubik and Emily Vilendrer (two-run single) triggered a fourth-inning uprising.

Gutierrez (double), Belgrave (RBI single) and Madison Riemersma (RBI bunt) then gave Christian the means by which to triumph.

“Madison is a reserve who came through nicely on offense and played a good left field,” Pittman said. “We could feel the momentum switching and a renewed sense of confidence. It did our girls a whole bunch of good.”

The momentum was fully felt in the Lady Knights’ seven-run win over Lemont. Vollan and Bulthuis had two-run doubles and Gutierrez pitched a complete game in addition to contributing a pair of hits and scoring twice.

“I think Lemont was kind of shocked,” Coach Pittman said.

“Our girls were kind of looking at each other and I told them that this is the way they should have been playing all year. They

(Continued from page 1) never drew closer than two after the opening period.

Bryar was a standout in defeat as she paced McAuley with four goals opposite Fenwick and three against the Lady Patriots. The Macs’ other scoring came from senior Fran Williamson (hat trick versus the Lady Friars, one goal against Stevenson) and sophomore Maggie Hennigan (one in each match).

Besides Bryar’s outburst on Friday, McAuley used scoring from Williamson (five goals) and sophomore Julie Olivares (one) to finish off Palatine. Bryar and Williamson both netted 94 goals for the Macs this season.

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Chicago Christian’s Tori Skala tosses the ball to a teammate after making a catch in Saturday’s regional matchup with Mt. Assisi. can do these things.

“We’ve had weeks where we haven’t scored six runs and we score them on a really good Lemont team. We took momentum and ran with it. That was the best win we had all season against a quality opponent and the best week of softball we played all season.”

MARIST The Lady RedHawks stayed on a high road as they won four of five games in the final week of the regular season. Defeated were Lincoln-Way West, Marian Catholic, Conant and Carmel.

Julie Trellicoso (3-for-4, two runs) and Vanessa Villasenor (two-run homer, three RBI) were Marist’s ringleaders in its 5-1 victory over the Lady Warriors. Zariya Gonzalez (18-4) went the distance while throwing a four-hitter.

Gonzalez was also sharp versus Marian, which struck out eight times against her in an 8-2 East Suburban Catholic Conference loss to the Lady RedHawks. For good measure, she aided Marist’s offense with two RBI. Madison Naujokas (3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs) was also a factor at the plate.

Naujokas slugged a two-run homer and finished with two hits to lead the Lady RedHawks past Conant by a 7-2 score. Villasenor added a two-RBI double and Gonzalez tossed a five-hitter while pitching another complete game.

Marist (25-8-1, 13-5) beat Carmel 13-6 in the opener of an ESCC doubleheader on Saturday before suffering an 8-6 loss in Game 2. Gonzalez (3-for-4, two runs; five-hitter) and Naujokas (3-for-5 with a two-run double, solo homer and four RBI) were once again the Lady RedHawks’ pacesetters in Game 1, while Villasenor (tworun single, three RBI) was the second-game notable.

RICHARDS South Suburban Conference Red conquests of Oak Lawn (32), Reavis (12-0) and Argo (160) highlighted the Lady Bulldogs’ week, which was marred only by an 8-2 loss to Andrew on Friday.

Sara Kiziak (14-4) tossed a four-hitter and also stroked an RBI single to help Richards get past the Lady Spartans last Monday. Jordan Battels (two hits) added a solo homer.

Kiziak was a double-edged threat for the Lady Bulldogs once more on Tuesday. In the circle, she stopped the Lady Rams on four hits while fanning seven, a performance that was augmented by a grand slam. Emily Wetzel went 4-for-4 with two RBI as Richards completed the rout in five innings.

It was Sarah Tobin’s turn in the spotlight on Wednesday as she whiffed nine, tossed a five-hit-

ter and swatted a grand slam to spark the Lady Bulldogs (20-7, 17-2) against Argo. Wetzel chipped in a homer and three RBI for Richards.

SANDBURG The Lady Eagles salvaged last week by defeating Barrington 4-3 on Saturday. The win followed one-run defeats versus Joliet West (4-3) and Lockport (3-2) in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue play.

Leading Sandburg (18-15) past Barrington in the Stone City Jamboree were Madeline Hanley and Emily Griskell. Hanley’s 13th-inning homer created the needed differential, while Griskell pitched nine innings of shutout relief and struck out six while allowing five hits.

Hanley’s RBI double and Brianna Soltis’ run-scoring hit were the main ingredients in the Lady Eagles’ loss to Joliet, and Soltis came through with another RBI hit versus the Lady Porters.

MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs improved to 21-4 last week by topping Morton (8-0) and Shepard (5-1) on Wednesday and Saturday, respectively.

Emily Rux (two hits) and Morgan Fleming (one) each had two RBI for host Mother McAuley on Wednesday, while Jessica Alberts fanned eight and fired a two-hitter. Amy Balich (two hits, including a two-run double) and Dara Sanders (four-hitter, nine strikeouts) were the Macs’ headliners opposite the Lady Astros.

Melissa Kelly’s homer accounted for Shepard’s lone run.

SHEPARD Besides their loss to McAuley, the Lady Astros (18-9, 12-7) rolled over Eisenhower 10-4 in an SSC Red encounter. Jalyn Stepney (two-run single) and Breanna Graffeo (two hits, two RBI, two runs) spearheaded Shepard’s offense in the win.

OAK LAWN Liz Childers’ two-run homer keyed the Lady Spartans’ 6-4 SSC Red triumph over Argo last Friday.

Ashley Labuda chipped in with a two-RBI single.

Stagg got the better of Oak Lawn (14-17, 9-10) on Saturday, however, as Noor Elmosa and Emily Abbene led the way to a 2-0 win. The Lady Chargers (2-17, 1-12) dropped a 10-0 SWSC Blue verdict to Lockport in their other outing of last week.

EVERGREEN PARK The Lady Mustangs improved to 19-12 overall and 10-9 in the SSC Red with a 5-4 win over Argo last Thursday. Jenna Haase (3-for4, two RBI) singled in Bethany Salazar (two runs) in the bottom of the seventh to elevate Evergreen Park.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET ZYDEK, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 9/21/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1109002, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 9/21/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1109002, DENNIS DEGREGORIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 010485 8123 BOB-O-LINK ROAD 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 August 13, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 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 8123 BOB-O-LINK ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-212-038. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 14-13-08883. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-08883 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 010485 TJSC#: 34-7680 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAROL POTTER, IF ANY, CATHERINE E POTTER, JUNIOR CLAYTON POTTER, SR, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL POTTER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, GIBRALTAR PRIVATE BANK & TRUST Defendants 12 CH 15825 8909 HUGUELET PLACE 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 March 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 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 8909 HUGUELET PLACE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-201-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 PA1208332. 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. PA1208332 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 15825 TJSC#: 34-4320 I606883

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, v . � VLADAS LIMANAUSKAS, LINA LIMANAUSKIENE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB Defendants 10 CH 12128 10248 SOUTH 86TH AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 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 10248 SOUTH 86TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-306-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a two level single family beige wood house with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 PA0937603. 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. PA0937603 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 12128 TJSC#: 34-5327 I607624

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING L.P. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN F. BRENNAN A/K/A JOHN F. BRENNANN, CARROLL A. BRENNAN Defendants 08 CH 027392 7455 W. UTE LANE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2009, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7455 W. UTE LANE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-218-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-08-19142. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-08-19142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 027392 TJSC#: 34-8663 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR13 Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE ASSENATO, CHESTERFIELD PLACE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 023841 8622 KENDALL LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8622 KENDALL LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-303-023. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-15947. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-15947 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 023841 TJSC#: 34-8558 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1974 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-0595, WILLIAM LOEFFEL A/K/A WILLIAM C. LOEFFEL, SANDRA D. LOEFFEL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SANDRA D. LOEFFEL, JAMES JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2013 CH 21123 9225 WEST 144TH PLACE 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 March 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 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 9225 WEST 144TH PLACE, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10106-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $161,143.91. 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: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194.

Please refer to file number 45920. 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. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 45920 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 2013 CH 21123 TJSC#: 34-7192 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO CHEVY CHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.BENJAMIN C. GUZMAN AKA BENJAMIN GUZMAN, ANGELINA C. GUZMAN AKA ANGELINA GUZMAN, MUTUAL OF OMAHA BANK Defendants 12 CH 36433 12910 SOUTH SENECA ROAD 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 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 12910 SOUTH SENECA ROAD, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-213-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $483,353.19. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F12080167. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12080167 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 36433 TJSC#: 34-6069 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL GONZALEZ, CYRENE MARIE GILBERT, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25170 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-22-112029-1036. The real estate is improved with a two story townhouse with a one car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 PA1313717. 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. PA1313717 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25170 TJSC#: 34-4985 I607981

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MARQUETTE BANK Plaintiff, -v.LAWRENCE C. WALL, KATHERINE A. WALL, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 11240 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001 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 April 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 3, 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 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-404-056-1027. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $167,676.99. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number 44883. 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. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 44883 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 12 CH 11240 TJSC#: 34-6603 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST UNITED BANK Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO. OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 4, 1987 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 102384-00, JOHN E. BOVA DDS, P.C., JOHN E. BOVA, WINTERSET III OFFICE PARK CONDO ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST CO., ORLAND PRIMARY CARE SPECIALISTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS Defendants 2013 CH 02323 16636 S. 107TH CT. Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 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 16636 S. 107TH CT., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-20410-010-1001. The real estate is improved with a commercial condominium. The judgment amount was $219,770.86. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: ASHEN FAULKNER LTD., 217 N. JEFFERSON ST., STE. 601, Chicago, IL 60661, (312) 655-0800. 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. ASHEN FAULKNER LTD. 217 N. JEFFERSON ST., STE. 601 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 655-0800 Attorney Code. 39733 Case Number: 2013 CH 02323 TJSC#: 34-7923 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION REGIONS BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � JOHN E. DETHMER; NANCY DETHMER A/K/A NANCY L. DETHMER; BAYTREE LENDING COMPANY F/K/A ST. FRANCIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 23265 Property Address: 9647 WOODED PATH PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 12-060579 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 30, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 12, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 9647 Wooded Path, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-10-207-009-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 160,080.47. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS T R U S T E E , � SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF A M E R I C A , � NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS S U C C E S S O R �

BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS A S S E T � BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC1 P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � THERESA POSPISIL; DAVID POSPISIL D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 18345 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 4, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 8812 West 103rd Place, Palos Hills, Il 60465.

P.I.N. 23-15-202-008-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, P l a i n t i f f � V . � DONNA PLAIA, D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 34985 Property Address: 8051 WEST 91ST STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-033128 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 27, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 30, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 8051 West 91st Street, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Permanent Index No.: 23-02-422-001 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 377,644.94. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � GHADA SHAABNAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R � COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 37060 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 27, 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. 23-14-217-037-0000.

Commonly known as 10601 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1020618.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, -v.ADAM J. WALTON Defendants 08 CH 039133 15134 HUNTINGTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 15134 HUNTINGTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-109-008. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-08-23239. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-08-23239 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 039133 TJSC#: 34-8343 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, AN ILLINOIS BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ABDELRAHMAN M. MUSLEH, HIDDEN LAKES ESTATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 28117 50 W. LUCAS DRIVE UNITS 19 & 20 Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 50 W. LUCAS DRIVE UNITS 19 & 20, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-082-1044; 23-22200-082-1045.

The real estate consists of 2 vacant lots in a townhome development.

The judgment amount was $144,498.68.

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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: KEVIN AMERIKS, CORPORATE COUNSEL BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, 4753 N. BROADWAY AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, (773) 989-2418 FAX #: 708-728-7572.

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.

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , � P l a i n t i f f � V . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RIVIERA REGAL ASSOCIATION; ANGELA JONES, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; ANGELA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 36775 Property Address: 11106 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M � Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-043819 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 30, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 3, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11106 South 84th Avenue, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-116-1021 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4).

The judgment amount was $ 133,700.10. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARIA GOMEZ, MATTHEW C. ARNOUX OF NADLER PRITIKIN & MIRABELLI, CITY OF CHICAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, ADVANCE CAPITAL, INCORPORATED, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Defendants 13 CH 016979 7825 W. 102ND STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 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 7825 W. 102ND STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2312-308-007. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 14-13-09436. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-09436 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016979 TJSC#: 34-8393 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALBERT E. MURAWSKI (DECEASED), SHERYL ANN MAPLES, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/ A DATED 11/26/09, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09 Defendants 13 CH 020526 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 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 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2A, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-116-1103. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 14-13-18605. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-18605 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 020526 TJSC#: 34-6321 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-R1 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DAWN FRY AKA DAWN T. FRY, TONY FRY D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 18183 9348 SOUTH 87TH 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 September 3, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 9348 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-302-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick house; attached 2 car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. 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 PA1009527. 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. PA1009527 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 18183 TJSC#: 34-7127 I609176

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ROCHELLE E. KOPERSMITH Defendants 12 CH 017846 7919 W. 111TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 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 7919 W. 111TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-103001. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-00076. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-00076 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 017846 TJSC#: 34-6328 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL T. DECLEENE, SUSAN A. DECLEENE, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 043905 8807 SYCAMORE COURT 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 March 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 26, 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 8807 SYCAMORE COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-207-024. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-34298. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-34298 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 043905 TJSC#: 34-8452 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Garage Sale Friday & Saturday May 30 & 31 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

The Regional News - The Reporter

Out & About

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

X-men film could rank as one of the best

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Jazz in The Pines

The 22nd annual outdoor jazz concert will be held in the Pine Forest at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Sunday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m.

The Darlene Baresch Quartet will return to The Center’s outdoor stage with an evening of jazz standards. Musicians include Dean Minuth on drums, Spencer Keyes on keyboard, Scott Gamina on saxophone, and Tyke Hendershot on bass, with Darlene Baresch on vocals. The stage is located in a grove of pine trees on the northeast corner of The Center’s farm property.

Guests may park in the Children’s Farm parking lot and ride the farm hayrack to the concert site. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and may choose to bring a picnic supper (no alcohol please).

The Center will serve punch and cookies.

Concert admission is free; the event is The Center’s gift to the community. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Broaden Your Horizons

This week

after consultation with the in- or shine. For information, call structor. Advance registration is Pastor Chris Hopkins (708) 361required. Call The Center: 361- 3650.

Knitting classes

3650.

The Log Cabin Center for the

Mindfulness Arts, 12700 Southwest HighLabyrinth A Mindfulness group meets way, Palos Park, will offer six Group labyrinth walks will every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. week knitting classes on Mon- be held on Thursday evening, at The Center, 12700 Southwest day evenings beginning June 2, June 5 at 5:30 p.m., and Satur- Highway, Palos Park.

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and on Friday day morning, June 7 at 8 a.m., Pastoral Director Chris Hopmornings, beginning June 6, at The Center, 12700 Southwest kins and volunteers Patty 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parker, Dan Morley, and KitHighway, Palos Park.

Master knitter Georgann Ring The labyrinth, a new large ty Riggenbach lead these hour welcomes both beginners and ex- circular stone path for spiritu- long meditations which focus perienced knitters to her classes. al meditation is located at the on one aspect of mindfulness Beginners will learn to use the north end of The Center park- each week. The group offers knit and purl stitches, to cast on ing lot. In addition to the group encouragement and support as and bind off, to manage simple walks focused on peace and fel- participants seek to be mindincreases and decreases, and to lowship, the labyrinth is avail- ful of their thoughts, feelings, read a simple pattern while com- able for individual walks at any and surroundings in the prespeting their first two knitting time during the month. ent moment. No fee is charged projects, a dishcloth and then a There is no cost to those wish- and new participants are always scarf. Ring will help those with ing to walk the labyrinth and welcome. Call 361-3650 or visit experience to choose individual no reservations are necessary. www.thecenterpalos.org for inprojects and to learn more ad- The walks will take place rain formation about The Center. vanced knitting skills.

The class fee is $84. Beginning students should bring a fall of Sugar n’ Cream yarn in a light solid color and a pair of size US 9/5.5mm, preferably aluminum, knitting needles to the first class.

After the first project, students will purchase yarns and patterns

1. All of Me, John Legend, Columbia 2. Happy, Pharrell Williams, Backlot Music 3. Fancy, Iggy Azalea, featuring Charli XCX, Island/Def Jam 4. Problem, Ariana Grande, featuring Iggy Azalea, Universal Republic 5. Dark Horse, Katy Perry, featuring Juicy J, Capitol Records (Universal) 6. Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Columbia 7. Talk Dirty, Jason Derulo, featuring 2 Chainz, Warner Bros.

8. Not a Bad Thing, Justin Timberlake, RCA

by Tony Pinto but it’s not something that will ruin the movie for anyone.

The movie centers on Wolverine, who is traveling back through time to save the world.

To be more precise, only his mind goes back in time. Magneto and Charles Xavier, who surprisingly now get along, send Wolverine back in time so he can change the past which will also change the present.

While back in time, Wolverine is charged with the near impossible task of preventing Mystique from killing scientist Boliver Trask. Dr. Trask creates giant robots that hunt down mutants, which is the basis for the war that’s going on in the present. Xavier and Magneto tell Wolverine before he time travels that if Trask doesn’t get shot by Mystique, the war won’t happen and the world will be a better place.

It’s not that simple, but Wolverine doesn’t need to know ev-

erything. In order to keep Trask alive, he needs to get Charles Xavier and Magneto to work together.

That won’t be easy because Magneto is locked up, Xavier doesn't have his powers yet, and they both detest each other. Charles morns for the days when Mystique was known as Raven, the person he grew up with who would never kill anyone. He blames Magneto for changing her and making her this evil version of herself. It will take both of them to get through to her, not just one of them.

The movie’s one and only flaw is the performance of Jennifer Lawrence. The Oscar winner seems uninterested, uninvolved, and unmotivated throughout the movie. There are people who will go see the movie because she’s in it and those people will be sorely disappointed.

On a more positive note, this is her best portrayal of Mystique/ Raven yet, so it’s not all bad for her.

Whether you’re a casual movie goer or an X-Men aficionado, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is an enjoyable movie that the whole family will enjoy.

Tony Pinto’s grade: A+

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: “ENDLESS LOVE’’: Also the source of a 1981 Brooke Shields movie that yielded a classic title song (no trace of which is found here), Scott Spencer’s novel also is the basis of this passable update starring Alex Pettyfer (“Magic Mike’’) as a young man whose involvement with a former class-

mate (Gabriella Wilde, “Carrie’’) leads her to change her plans for her future ... which makes her father (Bruce Greenwood) determined to break them up, with unforeseen results. Joely Richardson and Robert Patrick also star. DVD extra: “making-of’’ documentary. *** (PG-13: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE BOB NEWHART SHOW: THE COMPLETE SERIES’’: In one of the classic sitcoms of the 1970s — back in the days when Saturday nights were a television powerhouse — famously low-key comic Newhart transfers his persona onto the role of Dr. Bob

Hartley, a Chicago psychologist. He has a level-headed schoolteacher wife (Suzanne Pleshette), an airline pilot neighbor (Bill Daily), a dentist (Peter Bonerz) sharing his office suite, and a wisecracking receptionist (Marcia Wallace). Jack Riley and John Fiedler also gets considerable laughs as a couple of Hartley’s patients. Still funny after all these years, the show is bound to stir nostalgic feelings for more than a few viewers. *** (Not rated: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Classes and camps at McCord Submitted by McCord Gallery McCord Gallery & Cultural Center has planned summer classes that will give children of all ages a chance to explore their creativity. Located at 9602 W. Creek Rd. (129th & LaGrange), Palos Park, McCord is known as a welcoming home for the arts and provides a nurturing and supportive environment for artists and musicians. For more information call 708-671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

the projects that Beth Leahy has in store.

Monet’s Garden Party on Tuesdays in July will be a unique introduction to famous garden paintings and the artists who created them. After learning about the artwork, students will make functional art pieces to put in their garden: stepping stones, birdfeeders, windsocks and more.

Summer camps for children ages 7 – 12: Monday - Friday, July 14 July 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with instructor Liz Wall students will be introduced to many types of American Folk Art and spend the week creating paintings as well as their own painted functional fine art. This class will combine culture and creativity.

All supplies included.

Monday- Friday, July 21 July 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Liz Wall students will travel around the world learning about the colors and patterns used in art work in many different countries. They will create their own paintings everyday using some of the special techniques used around the world. They may also choose to work on their own

heritage if they like. All supplies included.

Portfolio Class for High School Students Wednesdays & Fridays, June 11 – July 3, (8 sessions), 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Colleges today rely more and more on the portfolio as a basis for admission and merit scholarship. Sandburg High School art instructor is offering this class to high school art students who wish to add to and improve their portfolio of work. Students will work on a different piece each week with a variety of media, content and format to create quality work that addresses intent, personal voice and theme. Instructor will supply some basic media, including paper. Students will be encouraged to bring in their own sets of pastels, markers, color pencils, etc.

Private Music Instruction for all ages McCord’s excellent instructors offer lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, saxophone, flute clarinet, oboe, trumpet, French horn, violin, cello, drama, Irish fiddle, songwriting and music theory.

SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center

9. Let It Go, Idina Menzel, Walt Disney Records 10. Ain’t it Fun, Paramore, Fueled by Ramen

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Teen pottery classes

Teens in grades 7 through 12 may register for a six-week pottery class beginning Monday, June 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at The Log 1. Ride Along, Universal Pic- Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Instructor Heather Young will teach students to create all shapes tures, PG-13 and sizes of clay pots both by hand and on the pottery wheel. The 2. The Secret Life of Walter class fee is $90, which includes all materials plus kiln-firing costs.

Mitty, 20th Century Fox, PG 3. I, Frankenstein, Lionsgate, Advance registration is required. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

PG-13

4. That Awkward Moment, Focus Features, R 5. The Nut Job, Open Road Films, PG 6. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Warner Bros., PG-13 7. The Legend of Hercules, Lionsgate, PG-13 8. 47 Ronin, Universal Pictures, PG-13 9. The Wolf of Wall Street, Paramount Pictures, R 10. Labor Day, Paramount Pictures, PG-13

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Weekly classes for children ages 4- 6: On Mondays and Tuesdays in June instructor Beth Leahy will offer ABC’s of Summer: Art – Books – Creativity. Each day the class will enjoy a story and then create an art project based on the book using a variety of art mediums. The perfect way to end a summer day!

On Mondays in July children will have a roaring good time as they learn about their favorite dinosaurs. Little hands will cut, color, shape and create a variety of dinosaurs and learn some interesting facts along the way.

Fossils, dino eggs, and a brontosaurus bank are just some of

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Calling this the best superhero film ever may be too strong of a statement, but calling it the best superhero film of the year is an accurate assessment.

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” is not just the best superhero film of the year, it’s one of the best films —period — to come out this year.

The film stars people such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, and countless others. With all those stars, it has actors and actresses for everyone to enjoy. Could there be too many A-list stars for one movie?

Not in this case.

This film brings back most of the characters from “X-Men 2” and “X-Men: First Class," with the original actors, even if some only make brief appearances.

This is great for all the fanboys and it’s good for the casual movie goer also.

It’s kind of a sequel to the movies mentioned earlier, but not a direct sequel because not everything matches up. If you haven’t seen the previous movies, don’t let that deter you from seeing this one. Continuity of the films could be a small issue to some,

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• ABC’s of Summer: Art – Books – Creativity, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • Dino Draw, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • Monet’s Garden Party, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • American Folk Art, Ages 7-12 with Liz Wall Monday - Friday, July 14 - July 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm • Around the World with Painting, Ages 7-12 with Liz Wall Monday- Friday, July 21 - July 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm .

• Portfolio Class for High School Students with Mary Michaelson Wednesdays & Fridays, June 11 – July 3, (8 sessions), 9:30am – 11:30am • Private Music Instruction McCord offers ongoing lessons in all of the band instruments, piano, voice, guitar, and violin. Summer is the perfect time for students to hone their skills!

9602 W. Creek Rd., Palos Park • 708-671-0648 www.mccordgallery.org

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 Section 2

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Orland Days rolls in for five big days of family fun Lions Club lineup includes carnival rides, games, food music

By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

Orland Days, one of the region’s �irst and best outdoor celebrations of the season, has rolled into the village for �ive days of fun, now through Sunday, June 1.

The Orland Park Lions Club has been putting on Orland Days for more 40 years, incoming President Steven Anton, chairman of this year’s event, noted. “This is a community event, a family event, and everyone is invited,” he said.

Orland Days is set for Wednesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 1 at the Centennial Park Metra Station, 10401 W. 153rd St. The popular event typically draws about 20,000 people of all ages.

Event hours are 5 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.

“Back in the day, before I was a Lion, it was run by a smaller club than we have now,” Anton said of the festival. “We’ve enlarged Orland Days quite a bit over the years. Of course, we have a bigger club now, and we can do more things. We’re mighty proud that it’s ours.”

The event includes carnival rides, a midway with games of skill and chance, and traditional carnival fare like cotton

candy and lemonade. There will also be a tent with food from local vendors, as well as wine and domestic and craft beer.

Bracelets that offer unlimited rides on certain days and times are available for $20 each and may be ordered online at orland-park-lions-club.ticketleap. com.

Musical entertainment will play a central role in Orland days, as always.

A disc jockey will spin the hits of yesteryear and today from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.

Taking the stage from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will be CTA (a Chicago tribute band), followed by Heartache Tonight (an Eagles cover band) from 9 to 11:45 p.m.

Saturday’s musical entertainment starts with The Hat Guys (an eclectic band that covers everything from Southern rock to Motown) from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Infinity (a Journey tribute band) from 9 to 11:45 p.m.

Sunday will see McCarthy Road (rock, funk, reggae and alternative) perform from 2 to 4 p.m., Libido Funk Circus (disco and other dance music) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and closing out Orland Days from 7 to 9 p.m. is Maggie Speaks, which bills itself as “the most popular live band in Chicago” with “a repertoire that includes nearly

every track on your phone.”

A parade will step off at the event at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1, marching to a theme that salutes the Orland Park Lions Club’s 50 years of service to the community. Many floats will be decorated to reflect one of the five decades since the club’s founding in 1964.

New this year is a partnership that will see the Kiwanis Club of Orland Park run bingo in the entertainment tent from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

One of the most popular feature of the annual event is Norm Meyer’s Special Day for Special People, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday, when more than 1,800 children and adults with disabilities will be treated to Orland Days, entirely free of charge.

“What’s nice about it is, none of the kids have to be embarrassed about stopping a ride because [the ride operators] can’t deal with [their disability],” Anton added. “Everybody’s the same on this special day, and it’s a great thing to do. We bring them into the entertainment tent, give them lunch, bring in a petting zoo for the kids, and all the rides are free, as are the games on the midway.

The Lions have been staging Norm Meyer Special People Day for more than 25 years. The day is named to honor the memory and generosity of the original

owner of Midway Entertainment, a traveling amusement park business.

“The best thing about that day is not what we do for the kids, but what they do for us,” he continued. “Seeing the smiles on their faces, hearing their laughter—that warms the heart of a Lion. It makes standing out in the cold, selling Christmas trees, worth it.”

Orland Days is one of the club’s largest annual fundraisers, although Anton would not speculate publicly on how much this year’s event is expected to generate—emphasizing that all funds go directly back to community service, long a hallmark of Lions Clubs around the world.

“Everybody in this organization, from the president of Lions Clubs International to the new Lion that I swore in last night, gets paid the exact same amount—nothing,” he added with a note of pride.

Anton, who also is a past president of the Orland Park Lions Club, joined the organization 16 years ago. “I was associated with Boy Scout Troop 381 here in Orland, but I couldn’t do any camping with them because of my work schedule and stuff like that,” he recalled. “So I said, ‘Let me do something for the Lions, because I used to run their bratwurst tent as a vendor at

Nature Day Camp at Lake Katherine Submitted by Lake Katherine Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights offers Nature Day Camps for children ages 5-15 years old during the summer months.

Participants will experience the beauty and fun of nature by paddling a canoe, wading in the waterfall, fishing in the lake, and many more outdoor activities at the 85-acre park. Lake Katherine’s day camps teach kids about the natural world through a variety of games, crafts, and hands-on animal encounters in our Wildlife Discovery Center.

Tucked away in the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Lake Katherine Nature Center provides a convenient day camp option that

is close to home. Our programs are taught by professional environmental education staff and are aligned with the State of Illinois science standards. Camp groups are limited to 15 children per session to ensure hands-on learning and individual attention.

Nature Day Camps for ages 7-15 years old run from 10:00 am—2:00 pm on Monday through Friday, and each week-long session costs $95 per child. Sessions for each age group are available in June, July, and August. Campers will enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities depending on the weather.

Starting in 2014, Lake Katherine will also offer a new “Forest Explorers” day camp for 5-6 year olds. This abbreviated option for younger campers will be offered

on specific days in June and July from 9:30 am—11:30 am. Each session of “Forest Explorers” will cost $25 per child.

To learn more about Nature

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Spring has sprung and summer has definitely arrived at “THE PARK” a beautifully landscaped outdoor recreation facility.

“THE PARK” features two regulation sand volleyball courts that are maintained daily and are lit for night play. Once again all of our leagues are sold out, but private court rentals are available when leagues are not playing, just call 687-2000 to book your time. If volleyball is not your game, just come and watch, we have some of the south side’s best players.

Several bean bag courts are always ready for play.

‘The Park’ at Oak Forest Bowl The outdoor beer garden, with full service wait staff is ready to serve you. We have an extensive menu featuring delicious authentic Mexican food, low carb selections, and homemade pizza. What would a beer garden be without beer? “THE PARK” is proud to offer an amazing selection of imported and domestic beers and lagers. We also have a full service bar featuring delicious frozen beverages.

Why not spend a summer evening with us?

“THE PARK” is also a great place to throw a party. We have many packages or you can create your own. We will work with any budget and can accommodate up to 200 people. Call 687-2000 to plan a fantastic event.

When the summer really heats up, join us at Oak Forest Bowl. We have 32 air-conditioned lanes and a full service bar, featuring the same delicious menu as “THE PARK.”

expanded their reach to aid the needy in the greater Orland area.

“People think that Orland, being a little bit on the affluent side, doesn’t have issues [of poverty],” Anton observed. “We absolutely do have those issues, especially in this economy.”

The Orland group is part of Lions Club International, which had more than 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members worldwide at last count. Its motto is “We Serve.”

Now in its 51st year, the Orland Park Lions Club is currently 56 strong and is always in search of new members.

More information on Orland Days, as well as the club itself, may be found online at orlandparklionsclub.com.

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Orland Days. I made some connections with some fellows at the club, and sure enough, they asked me to join the club.”

Anton also is a past governor of Lions District 1-A, an office in which he oversaw the activities of 75 clubs within the district’s jurisdiction. He is still active as a district official, heading up convention-related matters and assisting with other tasks.

The Lions have long been known for their charitable works, especially providing medical and material assistance to people who are blind or deaf. They also make contributions to people with cognitive and physical limitations, provide college scholarships, and support various village programs for youth.

In recent years, they have

For details, please visit

‘The Park’ at Oak Forest Bowl Submitted by Oak Forest Bowl

Day Camps at Lake Katherine and to see specific dates available, please call 708-361-1873 or visit http://www.lakekatherine.org/activities.cfm.

Photo by Tim Hadac

Lion Steve Anton gets ready for this year’s Orland Days. He took the baton from current President Jack Sans, who chaired the event last year.

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NEXT STEPS Medically based programs at Palos Health & Fitness Submitted by Palos Health & Fitness Center New medically based fitness programs are now available at Palos Health & Fitness Center and are open to the community.

These 8-week fitness programs are designed for individuals transitioning from or managing a medical condition or simply needing additional support.

Our “Next Steps” programs include: •Cancer Fitness- “Improve quality of life with exercise.”

If your cancer is in remission, Cancer Fitness is an ideal way to start working out again.

Help restore muscle function and range of motion, overcome fatigue, fight depression and manage other cancer considerations, including lymphedema.

•Cardiac Fitness-“Be smart.

Exercise your heart.” Exercise is good for your heart; it helps to prevent cardiac episodes and makes you stronger and healthier. If you have certain risk factors for cardiovascular disease, or if you have completed the second or third phase of cardiac rehab, your physician can refer you to Cardiac Fitness.

•Diabetes Fitness- “Manage your lifestyle.” Diabetes can be complex, but you can manage its symptoms with healthful eating, physical activity, and weight management. If you have Type I or Type II diabetes or pre-diabetic symptoms, you can exercise in a supportive environment while learning healthy behaviors for a lifetime.

•Functional Fitness- “Move easier with exercise.” This fit-

ness program is designed for people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and other autoimmune conditions. Functional Fitness provides gentle programming to improve your range of motion.

•Orthopedic Fitness“Be strong again.” Orthopedic Fitness can help you become active again with regular, consistent exercise through individualized supervised programming.

Exercise is important after an orthopedic surgery or if you’re managing a reoccurring injury that requires physical or orthopedic therapy.

•Pre-Hab Fitness- “Get in shape for surgery.” If you’re preparing for surgery, exercise can help you experience a quicker, easier recovery- even 8 weeks before you procedure.

A tradition of summer fun Submitted by Village of Evergreen Park A long, storied tradition of summer fun in the Village of Evergreen Park will continue and improve as the 121-year old community moves towards the summer of 2014.

The program of free summer concerts in Klein Park (affectionately known as Circle Park) begins on Sunday, June 8 at 6pm with the Southwest Community Band. The rest of the schedule is as follows: • Sunday, July 6 @ 6pm Encore Concert Band • Sunday, July 13 @ 6pm Neverly Brothers • Sunday, July 27 @ 6pm Grand Avenue Big Band • Friday, August 8 @ 6pm Cirrus Falcon • Sunday, August 27 @ 6pm. City Lights Orchestra

Guests coming to the park are invited to bring a comfortable lawn chair, a picnic basket, and of course, mosquito repellant.

The Summer Movies In the Park program kicks off on Friday, June 13 with the new animated classic “FROZEN”. The big screen movie event will take place at Duffy Park (92nd and Millard) at 9pm. That series continues on Friday, July 18 at 8:30pm with the musical “GREASE”, and concludes on Friday night, August 22 at 8:30pm with the hit comedy “GROUNDHOG DAY”.

Summer isn’t complete without the annual Village of Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade. The 46th version of this event begins at 6:30pm on Thursday, July 3 and is followed by fireworks at dusk at Duffy Park.

This summer sees the addi-

tion of a new park in the Village. 50-Acre Park is located on the western half of what had been the former Evergreen Country Club. The previous owner of the property sold the land to a developer a few years ago; the eastern half became the retail area and the village purchased the western corridor with every intention of keeping it “green”.

The park now features a driving range; a dog park; disc golf, truck garden. . .and plenty of room to relax and enjoy the outdoors in a beautiful, green environment.

Residents seeking more information on ANY of the events or facilities in Evergreen Park may do so by calling the Recreation Department at (708) 229-3373, or by visiting “Evergreen Park Recreation” on Facebook. The village’s website is www.evergreenpark-ill.com.

•Pulmonary Fitness- “Breathe easier with exercise.” After completing a hospital-based therapy program, Pulmonary Fitness can help you maintain regular, consistent exercise. This fitness program is designed for those with pulmonary or respiratory conditions.

•Transitional Care- “Get active. Achieve results.” If a sedentary lifestyle has put you at risk for serious health issues, or if your doctor has prescribed exercise to prevent certain medical conditions, Transitional Care can help.

• Weight Management- “Choose

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a healthier life.” Learn how to modify your eating habits, increase your physical activity level, and set and achieve your weight loss goals- permanently.

All our 8-week programs offer: •Assessments at the beginning and end of the program •Individualized exercise plan •Two 60-minute group workout sessions per week, including a fitness specialist led workout on the fitness floor, or a specialized class, such as yoga or aquatic group exercise.

•A summer report provided to you and your physician

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Free Summer Concert Series KLEIN PARK, 97th & HOMAN From 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, June 28, 2014

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At The Community Center - 3450 W. 97th St. Fest Times: 11:30 am - 9:00 pm 5K Run Registration at 7:30 am - Run Starts at 8:30 am

Music & Live Entertainment

-Unlimited full access to the center and its amenities in addition to your two group sessions per week •Transition to full membership, qualifying for waived enrollment fee and clinical membership rate at the end of the 8 weeks Referral from a healthcare provider is required to participate. Programs are open to the community. Get started by calling our fitness department at 708.675.4542.

At Palos Health & Fitness Center we truly believe that fitness is the best medicine.

Sunday, June 8th

ENCORE CONCERT BAND

FACE PAINTING ~ ARTS & CRAFTS FOOD VENDORS ~ BEER/WINE GARDEN

Sunday, July 6th

“It’s The Biggest Block Party in Evergreen Park!”

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INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 6:30 pm Come Celebrate with Us and Honor Our Country!

GRAND AVENUE BIG BAND Sunday, July 27th

CIRRUS FALCON

Parade route is from 95th & Pulaski to 91st & Richmond

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Begins at Dusk at Martin B. Duffy Memorial Park ~ 92nd & Millard

Friday, August 8th

CITY LIGHTS ORCHESTRA Sunday, August 17th

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• 140 Foot Waterslide • Mushroom Maze in the kiddie pool • Additional Shade

Call the Rec Center for more info at 361-1807

POOL HOURS Sunday - Saturday: 12pm - 7pm

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Wacky Wednesdays PALOS HEIGHTS POOL 7607 W. College Drive Palos Heights, IL 60463

15430 West Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462