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Thursday, June 12, 2014

Palos Park

Village to resurface 3 stretches of roads

Photo by Michael Gilbert

Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney (left) discusses the Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run while Commissioner James Pavlatos holds up a shirt showing the logo for this year’s event.

The torch run was scheduled to pass through Palos Park yesterday (Wednesday).

By Michael Gilbert Regional correspondent Three stretches of roadway totaling only about one mile are slated for repairs this fall as part of Palos Park’s Pavement Improvement Project.

Village commissioners voted unanimously at the council meeting Monday to prepare bidding documents and then seek bids for this year’s pavement program.

Public Works Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters said the village plans to request bids in the summer, and have the resurfacing work start and finish in the fall. The areas for this year’s project are 121st Street east of 86th Avenue, Winslow Road north of 121st Street and 83rd Avenue south of 123rd Street.

Palos Park Public Works Director Mike Sibrava said the exact scope of work to be done is unknown at this time, but that it will be “some type of resurfacing.” He said soil borings will be taken in the next couple of weeks to better identify the condition of the roads and determine what work is necessary.

“We have a couple different options [for improving the roads],” Sibrava said after the meeting.

“The soil boring will give us a better idea of what needs to be done.”

Palos Park has budgeted $175,000 from its half percent sales tax fund to pay for the project.

“This is about right in the middle of what we usually spend,” Sibrava said. “We spent $130,000 last year and in 2011 we spent $230,000.”

Sibrava said residents should expect “minor inconveniences” when the pavement improvement project begins. The roadways will not be closed except for when crews are working, he

said. Streets will be closed during the day but reopen at night, Sibrava added.

The project will take around a week or two to complete and should be finished by the start of October, Sibrava said.

“It will definitely be finished before winter,” Milovich-Walters said. “We want to have it completed before we get into the damp and cold weather again.”

The three roadways for this year’s project were selected by the public works department, which inspects all roads annually and determines the ones in the most need of repairs.

Also at the council meeting, Mayor John Mahoney told village officials and a handful of residents in attendance that the annual Special Olympics Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run was slated to traverse through Palos Park on Wednesday (yesterday).

Around 3,000 police officers and FBI agents from across the state carry the Flame of Hope nearly 1,500 miles in May and June, running through thousands of communities in 23 different legs en route to the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games’ opening ceremonies June 13 in Bloomington/Normal, according to the Special Olympics Illinois’ official website.

Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller said as many as seven of the village’s officers would be running with the torch Wednesday.

Mahoney said the Police Department raised more than $2,000 on May 30 participating in the Cop on Rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois. Officers were stationed on the roof at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 13029 S. LaGrange Road and 11901 S. 80th Ave. asking for donations for Special Olympics and educating customers of the different activities the organization offers.

Photos by Tim Hadac

Bill Stefanu, of Orland Park (left), is thanked for his service by Dave Jeglinski, of New Lenox, a teacher and military re-enactor who attended the ceremony to honor the memory of his grandfather, a rifleman in the Army’s 30th Division in World War II. Stefanu, drafted at age 19, served with the 167th Engineer Combat Battalion, part of General George S. Patton’s Third Army that swept across France and into Germany. He was wounded and earned the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.

Orland honors WWII vets on D-Day

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

edented numbers of casualties boast or even speak about their the Orland Park Veterans Comand carve out an Allied foot- war experiences, Dodge saluted mission. People of all ages filled hold in France. The invasion’s the “humble grace” and “grat- bleachers and chairs set up near World War II veterans were success is widely viewed as a itude for life’s blessings” that the memorial on a warm evening with the sun low in the thanked for their service to the pivotal point in the war, open- most exhibit.

“With these men, it’s always western sky. nation last Friday, the 70th an- ing a much-needed second front Boy Scout Troop 383 helped niversary of D-Day, by Orland against the German Wehrmacht real simple: ‘We did our jobs,’” staff the event, and a color guard he observed. on the European continent.

Park officials and others.

More than 200 people turned In a nod to World War II vet“There’s no way we can show (See D-Day, Page 4 ) enough gratitude and appre- erans’ well-known reluctance to out for the event, organized by ciation for the brave men who fought and died on D-Day, as well as the long fight they carried on,” village Trustee James V. Dodge said. He served in the absence of Mayor Daniel J. McLaughlin as master of ceremonies at the event, held at the Veterans Memorial outside Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. “The battle was intense, all the way until the war ended.

“These brave men here today, as well as their brothers in arms that they represent, fought to save not only America and our way of life, but the whole world from unspeakable tyranny,” he continued. “In many ways, the freedoms we enjoy at this very moment trace back to their bravery and their sacrifice. We thank you and will continue to honor you.”

D-Day, the largest amphibious invasion in history, saw more than 150,000 fighting men storm the beaches of Normandy on Boy Scouts from Troop 383 salute a color guard and rifle squad from the Reber-Tesmond OrlandJune 6, 1944, endure unprec- Palos VFW Post 2604, as the men march from Village Hall to the Veterans Memorial.

Blazing the Trail

Cal-Sag bikeway ahead

by Tim Hadac staff reporter With ground broken last Saturday on the western section of the 26-mile Cal-Sag Trail, enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the nuts and bolts work of the weeks and months ahead.

“This is going to be great when it’s finished,” said Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Director Mike Leonard. “I have to tell you, I’m looking forward to the day this fall when I can ride my bike from home [in Lemont] to work in Palos Heights.”

Construction of the western section, which runs along the south bank of the Cal-Sag Channel from Cicero Avenue west to Route 83 near Lemont, is expected to begin within days and be completed sometime this fall.

Sections of the eastern segment of the bicycle trail, which will extend to the Burnham Greenway (near the state border with Indiana), are expected at various points next year, with some opening as late as 2017.

Federal trail grants are providing 80 percent of the $21 million construction cost. Local agencies and individual and corporate do-

nors will provide the remaining 20 percent, about $4.2 million.

Approximately $2 million is still required to complete the eastern segment of the trail.

While the idea of a trail along the channel is nothing new, organizing and advocacy began in earnest a decade ago, when about a dozen advocates and local leaders met over pizza at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.

“This is something people have worked for, and when it’s complete it will connect with trails that lead to many others places,” said Palos Heights resident Bill Poore, a longtime trail advocate.

The state’s trail network extends west to the Mississippi River.

More than a pleasant walk, the Cal-Sag Trail is expected to improve the health of nearby communities, advocates say.

It will attack obesity and sedentary lifestyles by offering an attractive exercise option to the estimated 185,000 people who live less than a mile from it.

It will contribute to environmental health by encouraging people to leave their cars, vans and trucks at home and choosing walking and bicycling instead.

Submitted photo

Leaders from a broad range of government agencies joined Cal-Sag Trail advocates and others at last Saturday’s groundbreaking at Freedom Park in Alsip. Among those joining the ceremony were Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney (fourth from right) and Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz (sixth from right). When completed, the trail will be the longest in the South Suburbs, eight miles longer than the Old Plank Road Trail, and will provide access to twice as many communities, according to the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

It will give a shot in the arm to local businesses by bringing thousands of consumers to the area.

“It’s hard to underestimate the positive economic impact of this

trail,” Leonard added. He declined to speculate about numbers, but pointed to the Monon Trail, just north of Indianapolis, as an example of a successful trail, used

by more than 4,000 people daily, which has been credited with creating jobs, boosting tourism, and increasing residential and commercial property values.

He predicted that the Cal-Sag Trail will be the best utilized trail in the area, second only to the 18-mile-long Chicago Lakefront Trail.

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Editorial

Orland can lead the way to model humane pet law We at The Regional News are encouraged by the Orland Park Village Board’s search for a “sensible center” on the issue of animal welfare—specifically, using its home-rule powers to opt out of the new Cook County Companion Animal & Consumer Protection law, and then craft its own ordinance that blocks pets shops from selling dogs, cats and rabbits obtained from sloppy, inhumane breeders and yet gives pet shops the room they need to operate responsibly and profitably.

Can Orland Park be both pro-dog and pro-business? We think the answer is yes and look forward to seeing an ordinance that can serve as a model for municipalities across the nation. If anyone can do it, Orland Park can.

While we await that draft legislation, we have a few words of advice to offer to some of the activists who are fighting against any compromise, who are pressuring legislators, both in Orland Park and at the county level, to do nothing and let the new county ordinance take effect on Oct. 1.

Let us preface our advice by commending the activists at the Puppy Mill Project and other organizations. Your commitment to animal welfare is second to none, and your passion is admirable, especially in a world of apathy and defeatism.

That said, here are a few friendly pieces of advice.

Respect those with whom you disagree. Your opponents are not your enemies. To demonize anyone who disagrees with you (like legislators, pet shop owners, veterinarians, and so forth), as you frequently have, hurts your cause. That sort of behavior makes you look less like thinking adults in the court of public opinion and more like angry children on a playground.

A village board meeting is not a picket line. Refrain from wearing T-shirts with slogans that slander your opponents. Do not blurt out your opinion or speak out of order when things aren’t going your way.

When trying to persuade others, stick to the facts. Encouraging a parade of emotion-based testimony from disgruntled dog owners making claims that can’t be substantiated at the moment does not help the cause.

Keep it “big picture.” Implying that Orland Park should not go its own way on animal welfare because somebody allegedly received poor service from Happiness Is Pets is like saying that you received poor service at Jewel, and therefore, all grocery stores should be shut down. It’s nonsensical. Making a single pet store the focus of your ire makes you look vindictive when you’re not. Urging your supporters to contact legislators is definitely a good thing. Encouraging them to contact them multiple times is harassment.

Don’t engage in religious bigotry. An inhumane breeder is an inhumane breeder, regardless of the person’s religious beliefs.

Your repeated calling out of the Amish is distasteful and even cowardly when you consider the Amish are pacifists. If the inhumane breeders were Catholics, Jews, Methodists or Muslims, would you call them out? We think the answer is obvious.

Tell the truth. When you get called out for allowing your Facebook page, for which you have responsibility, to be a bulletin board for hatred, own your mistake and correct it. You compound the problem when you post things like, “We will go on record and let everyone know that in no way, shape or form do we condone that kind of behavior on our page nor do we encourage it,” while at that same time there are libelous and even hateful comments—some by your own organization— still posted on your page.

We also have a bit of advice for leaders of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Society and the American Veterinary Medical Society, who recently stood with our local county commissioners to support a proposed amendment to the new Cook County Animal Companion & Consumer Protection Ordinance.

When you are given an opportunity to speak out against animal cruelty and neglect, seize it and make the most of it.

The May 28 press conference you took part in was a golden opportunity to thunder against the chronic underfunding of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and demand that Illinois Congressional delegation take the lead on making APHIS into something other than the paper tiger it often is—so that the feds will finally have adequate staffing resources to enforce the law and properly inspect commercial breeders.

But rather than seize the opportunity, you shrank from it and focused instead on the responsibilities of dog owners, with borderline “blame the consumer” wording that we found disappointing and even disturbing.

As Mahatma Gandhi said decades ago, “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” We agree with that and urge everyone to take a step back, think about how we can all join hands, rather than butt heads, to offer dogs and other animals the protection they need from abuse and neglect.

Letters Policy

Readers Write What’s missing is a great Rec. facility Dear Editor: The city of Palos Heights has mailed a survey to residents soliciting feedback on the proposed recreation center improvements. I urge all residents to take the time to educate themselves on the proposal and respond to the survey. Additional information on the proposal can be found at the Recreation department web site at palosheightsrec.org.

I believe that our recreation facility is woefully outdated.

Our recreation department does a great job offering quality programming in such limited, antiquated space.

Imagine what they will be able to do in the new space!

A renovated recreation facility will be an enormous asset to everyone in our community and will make our community more attractive to new businesses and residents. It is clear to me that great efforts were taken to ensure that there is something in this proposal for everyone.

For me personally, one of my biggest reasons for supporting the proposal is my children.

I believe that having a quality recreation department and facility will impact everything from their health and wellness – – in a time when childhood obesity is such a problem – – to their academics – – studies have shown that kids that participate in extracurricular activities perform better in school. I want my children to have somewhere safe and fun to go – open gym, the teen center, additional clubs and activities, etc. But it’s not just for the kids.

There is a lot in this proposal that I plan to utilize, too! I can’t wait to use the indoor walking track.

Finally, I believe it is imperative that we continually maintain, update, and improve our city. For a city to thrive, we need to embrace change.

To be forward thinking. To keep families here and attract new families and businesses, we need to ensure that we have facilities and services that reflect our town. And I believe that Palos Heights is a great place to raise a family. We have great schools, beautiful neighborhoods, Lake Katherine, the pool, a fantastic library, great

The Regional News encourages letters to the editor. people, etc. What’s missing is a great recreation facility.

Karen P. Wright Palos Heights

Letters must be signed and the name of the writer will be published. Include your address and telephone number for verification purposes.

All in to improve Heights Rec. Center

Limit letters to no more than 300 words. We reserve the right to edit letters.

Dear Editor: I am all in. I have lived in Palos Heights area since 1989 — I have paid my taxes all these years.

In response to a recent previous letter, that painted a broad brush. How much did I pay Palos Heights in property taxs in 2012? $12 shy of $400. Does anyone think that is too high? For the service we receive, I don’t.

Cook County takes more than Palos Heights. Cook County takes $5 for mosquito abatement. We still have mosquitoes do we not!

I believe we are paying more to Cook County than to Palos.

Whats my point? There are some things worth paying for.

The upgrading of parks and recreation is just the right thing to do. I just hope that I will be able to enjoy the renovated facility.

Husband of the president of the Palos Heights Seniors, Butch Craig Palos Heights

Never thought a cop would be asking me questions during ‘Viewfinder’ assignment

Every other week, I perform one of my many responsibilities for the Reporter. I head out, camera and notebook in hand, to complete “The Viewfinder,” a man-on-the-street question that we pose to five regular folks. We print the answers to the question along with the photo, name and hometown of the people who are nice enough to participate in both the Reporter and Regional News.

It’s not always easy. There are times when one person after another refuses to participate. Heck, some just walk past me without breaking stride, saying something or another about not being interested or having enough time.

That’s OK. I’d rather they take part, but I can’t make Appeal applications must be them. I just move on to the From Palos Township Assessor Robert E. Maloney received by the Cook County As- next person. Other folks are sessor no later than July 7. There- happy to answer. In some We wish to inform the residents fore, Palos Township will assist cases, they subscribe to the of Palos Township that the time residents with applications until Reporter or the Regional. They period to file a property assess- Thursday, July 3, allowing the last stop, listen to the question, ment appeal application is now day, Monday, July 7, for delivery. come up with good answer Property tax increases are di- and pose for a photo. They ask until July 7.

Palos Township is located at rectly related to the amount of when their photo will appear 10802 S. Roberts Road. in Palos money local taxing bodies request and seem genuinely pleased Hills. We are open Monday through for spending. Therefore, even in that they were selected.

Still other folks are willing Friday, 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. For a declining market, tax bills will more information, please call 598- not go down unless taxing bodies until they see my camera, and that’s when they decide not to reduce spending.

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The B-Side

by Bob Rakow be part of our weekly feature.

It’s frustrating, I’ll admit, to have someone volunteer a great answer only to become camera shy. Again, though, I can’t force them to participate.

That’s where Mary from Evergreen Park comes in.

I encountered Mary last week at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights—my favorite place to do “ViewFinder” since the weather has warmed. Mary had a great answer to the question: “What are your favorite summer activities?” She said she enjoyed coming to Lake Katherine and talked about what a gem it had become since it was turned into a nature preserve.

But when I pointed my camera at Mary, she turned her head away. I snapped a photo, but it would have been unusable. I asked her to pose a second time, but she refused.

Then she got a little skittish, asking for my name and identification. I did not have my press card, but I told her to call my office if she had any concerns. She said she didn’t and again asked for my name before walking away.

But Mary’s concerns must not have subsided because she called the Palos Heights Police.

Several moments after speaking with her, I drove out of the parking lot and was stopped by a police officer who approached in his SUV and asked if I was taking pictures of people.

I explained who I was and what I was doing.

He asked for my driver’s license, called it in and apologized for the stress. We talked for a moment, and I recommended that he call my office to confirm who I was—a simple step Mary from Evergreen Park chose not to take.

The police did call the office and the issue was settled.

I wondered for much of the day, what makes people like Mary tick?

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What is your favorite summer drink and why?

(Asked at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights) Photos by Emily Smas

Vicky, Oak Lawn Mary, Oak Lawn “Lemonade because it quenches “Lime-ade Sangria because it is my thirst.” refreshing and puckering.”

Bill, Evergreen Park Ann, Oak Forest Betty, Oak Lawn “Gatorade because it makes me “A vanilla shake because it “A cosmo martini on the rocks feel refreshed.” tastes really good on a hot day.” because it makes me feel relaxed.”

The Regional News Thursday, June 12, 2014

Rauner opens HQ in Oak Lawn

By Declan Harty For Regional Publishing Bruce Rauner and his staff opened the doors to their south suburban campaign headquarters on May 31 and hope that some of the work done here will open the door to the Governor’s Mansion.

A crowd of approximately 60 people attended the “Day of Action” at the headquarters located at 5350 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn.

Rauner, the GOP gubernatorial candidate, was in attendance for about 15 minutes, spoke with the crowd at the event to help promote participation in the campaign as well as to share his stance on Illinois leadership.

Rauner’s time in Oak Lawn was brief but he was right to the point in needling his opponent.

He called incumbent Governor Pat Quinn a “failure” and said, “This is our year…our election.

We are going to knock Pat Quinn out of office.”

Rauner said his principal priorities would include bettering education across the state, improving the job market and lowering taxes.

Rauner and his running mate for lieutenant governor, Evelyn Sanguinetti, continued to stress the importance at the event of changing Illinois’ leadership. They asked the crowd how much time they are willing to give to Quinn for change.

Attendees were able to sign up

for multiple volunteer opportunities from knocking on doors, cold calling possible supporters and signing and circulating petitions. Rauner said the campaign would have the “best groundwork in the history of Illinois.”

The opening of the headquarters was a part of a larger tour in which Rauner has been opening campaign offices across the state.

Rauner said one of his goals is to become a two-party state again.

“Illinois can be so much more than a safety net,” Sanguinetti said. “Together we will rise and take back our state.”

Rauner said he is not a career politician and he wants to help the people.

“I’m going to go to work for you and your family,” Rauner said.

“We are a campaign for every family and race.”

In terms of the current campaign, the Chicago Tribune reported on May 29 that Rauner’s campaign donations were in excess of $20 million, which $6.6 million has come from Rauner himself.

A current chairman of R8 Capital Partners, Rauner does not classify his net worth; however, was quoted in a Chicago Sun-Times article stating that he is in the .01 percent after making $53 million last year.

As for Rauner’s plan, he said to the Oak Lawn crowd that he plans to withhold his information

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Bruce Rauner, shown before the March primaries campaigning in Hickory Hills, opened a campaign office in Oak Lawn Saturday and continued to berate his opponent, Governor Pat Quinn. in fear of the Democratic Party stealing his ideas.

William Creamer of Orland Park said he was in attendance to see “what they are about and their plans.”

Creamer said that he liked what Rauner said, and that he is a good start to changing Illinois and its leadership.

“Quinn’s had too many chances, he is a good guy, but he hasn’t done the job,” Creamer said.

Two neighbors each charged with killing a loved one’s dog

by Bob Rakow from The Reporter Last week wasn’t very good for some dogs in Worth Township.

Two men from unincorporated Worth Township who live in the same block have been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly killing dogs in separate incidents, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Police.

Andrew Plecki, 48, of the 11700 block of Ridgeland Avenue, allegedly shot his girlfriend’s 12-yearold chocolate Labrador in the head with an air rifle on May 26 for unknown reasons, according to a sheriff’s spokesman.

The dog, which was sick, was taken to Crestwood Animal Clinic, 5443 W. 135th St., where it was put down, according to the sheriff’s spokesman.

Plecki appeared in court the following day where bond was set at $40,000. He remains in jail and is expected to appear at Bridgeview Court on June 17.

Meanwhile, Christopher Krent-

Andrew Plecki

Christopher Krentkowski

kowski, 35, also of the 11700 block of Ridgeland Avenue, was charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery and one count of aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly injuring his mother and killing her dog, Krentkowski allegedly dragged his mother’s 15-year-old dog out of a bedroom at 8:30 p.m. Saturday and began to kick it.

When his 53-year-old mother told him to stop, he tried to stran-

gle her and struck her head with a bookcase, injuring her, according to the sheriff’s investigation.

Krentkowski continued to physically assault the dog, causing its death, police said.

Krentkowski was arrested on Sunday and received a $125,000 bond during a court appearance on Monday at the Bridgeview Courthouse. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 26 at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

Animal abuse is abundant

Torturing animals mostly goes unreported

by Bob Rakow from The Reporter

dogs and cats housed at the facility.

Estrada has seen many dogs that were beaten, starved or left outside in extreme temperatures treated and brought back to health at the Animal Welfare League clinic.

That was not case for the two dogs that were abused in late May in separate incidents at a Worth Township trailer park.

The first incident occurred May 26 when Andrew Plecki, 48, of the 11700 block of Ridgeland Avenue, allegedly shot his girlfriend’s 12-year-old chocolate Labrador in the head with an air rifle for unknown reasons, according to a Cook County Sheriff’s Police spokesman.

The dog, which was sick, was taken to Crestwood Animal Clinic, 5443 W. 135th St., where it was put down, according to the sheriff’s spokesman.

Plecki appeared in court the following day where bond was set at $40,000. He is expected to appear at Bridgeview Court on June 17.

Meanwhile, Christopher Krentkowski, 35, also of the 11700 block of Ridgeland Avenue, was

charged with two counts of aggravated domestic battery and one count of aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly injuring his mother and killing her dog on May 31, sheriff’s police said.

Krentkowski allegedly dragged his mother’s 15-year-old dog out of a bedroom at 8:30 p.m. and began to kick it. When his 53-yearold mother told him to stop, he tried to strangle her and struck her head with a bookcase, injuring her, according to a sheriff’s investigation. Krentkowski continued to physically assault the dog, causing its death, police said.

Krentkowski received a $125,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 26 at the Bridgeview Courthouse.

The circumstances surrounding Krentkowski’s case are not isolated, Estrada said.

Individuals who abuse animals often do so to extract revenge on someone, such as a family member.

“People get back at people by abusing the animal,” she said, adding that breakups, divorces and custody cases can involve

come so suspicious, so paranoid, so distrustful that everyone they encounter is a con man or vil(Continued from page 2) lain?

Lake Katherine is a great place for walking or stopping for lunch shy, say so, and walk away.

Instead, she allowed me to and ideal for interviewing folks take a picture of the side of her because there’s a steady stream of head, walked away and called people there, most who are happy the police. What did she expect to chat. I’ve met some interesting would happen? “The Viewfiner” people there.

Bill Moore, also from Evergreen is a ruse and in reality I’m some creep who prowls Lake Katherine Park, answered my question and with a camera? She could have we chatted about how he was told called my office, but there’s no 10 years ago that he had only drama in that. Far better to call months to live. A decade later, the police and make something Bill’s still around and loves to hike at Lake Katherine, the Little out of nothing.

I get that these can be troubling Red School House and Starved times. I cover crime in six towns Rock. He thanks Jesus Christ for and see weird police news every saving his life. I enjoyed my time week. Just read our police blotter with him.

My painter friend is often staand you’ll know what I mean.

But when did some people be- tioned at the picnic table near

the entrance of Lake Katherine.

He’s always working on another scenic oil painting that captures the beauty and essence of the scenery and wildlife. We’ve talked about this and that and he’s a regular reader of this column, which is always appreciated.

Two weeks ago I met some older men who hail from Ireland. They explained to me that Claire is the best county in Ireland. I defended Mayo, where much of my family comes from.

We had some laughs and both participated in “The Viewfinder” Thanks, fellas.

Unfortunately, I did not have the same luck with Mary from Evergreen Park. But I won’t forget her. I’ve been doing this kind of work for more than 25 years and no one has ever found the need to call the police.

Two recent cases of animal cruelty in Worth Township resulted in arrests, but far too often dogs and other animals are abused and the occurrences go unreported, animal advocates say.

Animal abuse occurs routinely, but typically goes unreported because few people call the police.

“A lot of people don’t want to get involved,” said Linda Estrada, director and president of the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge.

Estrada has worked at the Animal Welfare League for 18 years and has seen every kind of animal abuse imaginable, she said.

In fact, approximately 20 percent of dogs housed at the Animal Welfare League are victims of abuse, she said.

Since Jan. 1, 2013, Cook County Sheriff officers have made approximately 25 arrests for violations ranging from pet owners’ negligence to aggravated animal cruelty.

The Animal Welfare League has eight veterinarians and 14 technicians to treat the 1,400

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Concert in the Park-goers danced to the music of the Outcast Jazz band at last year’s outdoor picnic and long summer evening of music.

Dance and picnic to the music at Palos’ Concert in the Park Back by popular acclaim for an encore performance, the Outcast Jazz Band will headline the annual Concert in the Park set for next Thursday evening, June 19, at Palos Park’s Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. “We received a number of positive comments about their appearance last year, so it made sense to bring them back,” said Julea Joseph, a Palos Park interior designer and Palos Fine Arts board member. “This will be a fun, Ravinia-style event, where you can spread out your plaid blanket, bring your own al fresco dinner, crack open a bottle of wine, and share a wonderful time with your family and neighbors.”

The annual event is co-sponsored by Palos Fine Arts and the village of Palos Park.

Admission is free to the event, which opens at 5 p.m. with face painting and balloon sculptures for children. The band will play from 7 to 9 p.m.

For those who do not want to prepare their own picnic dinner, several restaurants will be on hand to sell sandwiches, pizza, Chinese favorites, ice cream and more. Beer, wine and other beverages will be sold, as well.

The Outcast Jazz Band, founded in 1981 by 10 teen musicians, is a perennial favorite in the Chicago area. The band is 17 strong, including horns and a rhythm section, and specializes in big-band jazz favorites, “but we also throw in a smattering of anyone from Van Morrison to Paul Simon to Ray Charles,” according to a description on the

band’s website.

The group’s members have built reputations as crowd pleasers with a slightly raffish air, which they chalk up to their rough-and-tumble roots.

They note on their website that their band “began as a summer diversion and blossomed almost immediately. We soon found ourselves playing in a seedy bar on West 111th Street. Whenever a fight would break out, we had to hustle everything out the back alley entrance, because how do you explain high school kids in a bar at midnight on a Saturday?”

At 6:45 p.m., Palos Fine Arts representatives will award scholarships to five local high school students planning to

study the arts in college.

Founded in 1984, Palos Fine Arts is “a catalyst for everything in the arts,” added Joseph, whose mother, Felicia DeBow, was a founding member. “We celebrate and encourage the arts, especially among young artists, and we serve as an arts advocacy group for the region.”

The group is well known for its annual Palos Reads initiative, in which many read a selected book and then meet with the author to discuss the work and its significance.

Palos Fine Arts is 200 strong, with about 18 serving on committees. New members are welcome, and details about the group can be found online at palosfinearts.com.

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The Outcast Jazz Band, which describes itself as “seriously swinging since 1981” and bills itself as “Chicago’s coolest big band,” will be the featured attraction at the annual Concert in the Park event next Thursday on the Palos Park Village Green.

Don’t Leave Momma Home with the Dog: Why Caregivers Do What They Do A Free Dementia Education Seminar

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Featuring Guest Speaker Jo Huey

Author, Alzheimer’s Disease: Help and Hope and Don’t Leave Momma Home with the Dog: Why Caregivers Do What They Do Founder, Alzheimer’s Caregiver Institute

Jo Huey will utilize her personal and professional experience to help others understand why persons living with memory loss do what they do. Topics of discussion will include: • Learning background information regarding Alzheimer’s disease • Knowing what to expect with the progression of Alzheimer’s disease • Learning about the “Ten Absolutes of Caregiver Decision Making” which could change your approach to caregiving • Creating positive change in your environment for your loved one • Developing insight to “why your loved one does what they do”

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Seating is limited, so make your reservation early. Adult day care will be provided by qualified staff. Please ask for this service when making your reservation. Light refreshments will be served.

Call (708) 361-8070 or e-mail palosheights@arden-courts.com to make your reservation.

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Palos Flying Club welcomes soaring spirits

by Tim Hadac staff reporter Windy weather grounded most of the crafts at the Palos R/C Flying Club’s annual air show last Sunday, but spirits were still high.

“This sort of thing happens,” said Hickory Hills resident Luis Rodriguez, 36, a radio-controlled craft enthusiast since age 14.

“It’s weather driven. The skies were clear, but there was just too much wind. Some of the bigger planes made it up today, but most were just on display. We’ll be back. The flying season is young, and there other air shows coming up.”

The show was held at Morrill Meadow forest preserve, 107th Street and La Grange Road, the

home field of the club, which was founded in 1964 to “provide a forum for club members in Chicago’s South Suburbs to exchange ideas and benefit from one another’s experiences with the hobby of building and the sport of flying radio controlled model aircraft,” according to a statement on the group’s website.

“We were disappointed by the weather, but we’ll be back—right, buddy?” said Palos Heights resident Marc Jensen to his sad-faced son, Trey, 3, and wife, Brandi, as they sat on a spectator bench.

“This is nothing an ice cream cone can’t fix.”

Taking the long view was Tony Mataitis of Homer Glen. “We love doing these events, and really, we come up with excuses to have events,” he said with a smile as

he relaxed in a chair in the shade.

“That’s what it comes down to.”

The club is extending an invitation to the community to come out from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday, June 14 for its Learn to Fly Day, an opportunity for the curious to step up from spectator to participant.

“We will be discussing how these [radio controlled crafts] fly, why they fly, and more,” added club member Herbert Kilian, a longtime pilot from Downers Grove. “We will have computer flight simulators to help us teach, and then, students will have an opportunity to work with instructors to go to the flight line and actually take the controls and execute some maneuvers.”

Admission is free, no experience is necessary, and lessons are open

Norm Lasman, of Chicago, mentions his Navy service as an electrician’s mate aboard an aircraft carrier. World War II veterans at the event were invited to saw a few words at the microphone. About a dozen did, to the applause of the crowd, more than 200 strong.

Three men from the Orland Park Veterans’ Commission keep watchful eyes on the village’s D-Day observance last Friday. The group’s mission is to” promote veteran awareness within the community by planning events that promote basic American values, such as patriotic holiday ceremonies, programs relating to veteran affairs in the schools, and supporting current members of the military and their families.”

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The ceremony also afforded World War II veterans the opportunity to introduce themselves at a microphone that was passed around. In typical fashion, most said little more than their name, rank and branch of service.

Orland Park resident Bill Stefanu, nudged by his wife, Mary, offered a brief anecdote.

A 19-year-old infantry rifleman, Stefanu said he and others in his platoon had just crossed the Rhine River and were advancing on foot up a street in the German town of Wesel in the spring of 1945, when he heard a woman’s voice calling him.

Maine Pritza (left), of Tinley Park, and his son, Mane Pritza, of Orland “I looked up and there was Park, share a moment in the sun at the D-Day ceremony. Maine this lady,” he recalled, saying served as a Navy fireman in World War II aboard LST-509, a ship she looked his late Aunt Jenny. designed to carry and land tanks, and his son served in the Air Force. “Nobody saw her but me.

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She added that those who abuse animals are likely to exploit humans as well.

“If they abuse animals, they are likely to abuse a family member, a girlfriend or a child,” she said.

“It’s sad.”

Estrada added that people can easily report abuse without getting involved. She said that the existence of camera phones makes reporting abuse easier than ever.

“Use your cameras,” said Estrada, who added that photographic evidence of animal abuse is critical when building a case against an animal abuser.

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Animal cruelty is nothing new, but the number of abandonments has risen in recent years, especially as the down economy has forced people to move, Estrada said.

Animal owners who no longer can afford a pet will leave them behind or desert them in alleys or dumpsters, she said.

People need to be aware of the signs of animal cruelty or abandonment, Estrada said.

“People need to open their eyes,” she said.

Specifically, they should be aware of dogs that appear malnourished or exhibit signs of mistreatment. Additionally, they should inform police of dogs that

“The others saw me looking up and said, ‘What are you stopping for?’ At that point, I said, ‘We can’t go any farther. There are mines up ahead on this street,’” Stefanu continued, adding that a warning from the apparition turned out to be true.

“So that day, my guardian angel—and God—saved my life, and I just want to say thank you,” he concluded, as the audience burst into applause.

Others in the audience were there to acknowledge the sacrifices of their departed fathers, grandfathers and uncles.

“My dad, who died a few years ago, joined the Navy in 1942 and served in the South Pacific aboard a destroyer,” said Arlene Grey, of Palos Park. “His younger brother, my Uncle Harry, died on Omaha Beach on D-Day. I never met him.

“My dad almost never talked about his service in the war and said people would forget about it eventually—but that won’t happen, at least as long as I’m around.

I understand the significance of their sacrifice, as well as the sacrifices of people on the home front, and I am grateful.” are left outside for long periods of time in extremely hot or cold weather or deprived food or water.

A dog barking from inside a garage or an empty house or apartment also can be a sign of mistreatment or abandonment, she said.

The Animal Welfare League, 10305 Southwest Highway, serves 53 towns in and is open for adoptions from noon to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. The clinic is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. The facility can be reached at 636-8586.

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Evergreen Park resident Steve Horosinski (left) shares a moment with his grand-nephew, Andrew Cleland, of Orland Park, at Friday’s event. Drafted at age 19, Horosinski served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was in England on D-Day, preparing with thousands of others to head to France. He arrived on the beaches of Normandy several days later, as wave after wave of Allied troops came ashore as part of the greatest military invasion in history. Cleland, an Army reservist, served on active duty for 11 years, including 15 months in Iraq.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-09) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL to consider a petition filed by Juan and Theresa Vargas for a variance to allow an 8 ft. fence along Harlem Avenue and a 31.25 ft. front yard variance for the installation of a fence on property legally described as follows: Lot 127 in Gallagher and Henry’s Ishnala Subdivision, Being a Subdivision of Part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 36, Township 37 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 7210 W. Ishnala Drive, Palos Heights, IL.

All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy City Clerk

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who will rescue the animal and bring it to her facility.

That’s happening in Oak Lawn, where concerned residents have called the village’s animal control officer to report cases of mistreated dogs, said Oak Lawn Police Division Chief Roger Pawlowski.

“What we see is reports from concerned citizens,” Pawlowski said. “You get a call the neighbor or a passerby.”

Calls are followed up by the animal control officer, who talks with the dog owner about proper care for their pet, Pawlowski said.

He added that village has experienced only a handful of cases of animal cruelty or circumstances that led police to remove the dog from a home.

“It’s not all that common,” he said.

to people age 12 and up. The club will offer a hot dog lunch at no charge, as well as a raffle for a fully assembled, radio controlled, model airplane.

Class size is limited. Those interested should send an email to learntofly@palosrc.com.

Members also expressed optimism over the club’s annual Scale Show, set for 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, July 6, at Morrill Meadow.

The event will feature small-scale models of real airplanes, everything from colorful World War I biplanes to sleek 21st century crafts.

The club meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Willow Springs Historical Photo by Tim Hadac Society headquarters, 8156 S. Ar- A Navy blue Ziroli Hellcat with an 82-inch wingspan hugs the ground cher Ave. For more details on the just before being disassembled and carted away last Sunday by club, visit palosrc.com. brothers Jaimie (left) and Luis Rodriguez, both of Hickory Hills.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-08) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL to consider a petition filed by Vincent Tuminello for a 6 ft. 6 in Side Yard Setback Variance on property legally described as follows:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-07) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, June 30, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., at the Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL to consider a petition filed by Joseph Pagoria, d/b/a Great Clips, for a Special Use in a B District to operate a hair salon on property legally described as follows:

Lot 2 in Jonathan Edward’s Resubdivision of Lot 13 in Pleasant View, Being a Resubdivision of Lot 1 (Except the East 33 Feet Thereof) and Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Henry Strangers Subdivision of the Southeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, Also Tract of Land Lying in the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Said Section, in Cook County, Illinois.

The North 150 Feet of the West 250 Feet of the North 300 Feet of the South 647 Feet of the West 650 Feet of the North 32.52 Acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, Except the East 17 Feet of the West 50 Feet of the North 150 Feet of the South 647 Feet of the North 32.52 Acres of the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, Taken for Condemnation in Case No. 74L2086 Circuit Court, Cook County, Illinois.

Commonly known as 12236 S. Nagle, Palos Heights, IL.

Commonly known as 12801 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights, IL.

All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy City Clerk

Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy City Clerk

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Reckless driving charged after incident at High Point A motorist who called 911 to report that he was being followed by another vehicle was directed by a dispatcher to meet an Orland Park police officer at a crowded middle school just getting out for the day, resulting in a situation that was “dangerous to the general public,” according to a police report. The victim, whose age and hometown were not disclosed in the police report, was driving near 151st Street and 94th Avenue at about 3:20 p.m. May 13 when he called and said he was being followed by a man who had shouted at him and claimed he owed him money. The victim was directed to the parking lot at High Point School, 14825 S. West Ave. The motorist did as he was told, but in his fear and confusion pulled into the wrong entrance, heading the wrong way in a bus lane before driving back out to West Avenue and returning to the parking lot. Witnesses told police that the victim’s vehicle, as well as two pursuing it into the school parking lot, were driving “at a very high rate of speed” and at one point “the vehicles almost crashed.”

The report added that many children and faculty members were around the school. One of the two vehicles in pursuit reportedly sped away before police arrived.

The driver of the other vehicle, 18-year-old Alexander Schuetz, of Orland Park, was charged with reckless driving. Police said that Schuetz claimed he was following the victim’s vehicle because there was going to be a fight and he wanted to watch. His vehicle was towed and impounded. He is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 23.

In other Orland Park police news, two people who had just seen the movie “Neighbors” at the Marcus Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. La Grange Road, were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Anthony M. Smeraldo, 22, of Orland Park, and Jordan M. Bania, 18, of Mokena, were stopped by police as their car exited the theater parking lot at 9:29 p.m. May 12.

Police said their suspicions had been aroused earlier, when they saw the unoccupied car parked in a far corner, its windows down slightly and a cannabis odor wafting out. Smeraldo initially tried to hide a smoking pipe and a grinder in his shorts, according to police. Both Bania and Smeraldo were scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic

ORLAND PARK POLICE Center last Tuesday.

Ian R. O’Connor, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with possession of cannabis, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police curbed his car in the 8500 block of West 159th Street at 3:32 a.m. May 18 after police observed him make a wide right turn and travel at 23 mph, 17 mph below the speed limit, police said. O’Connor reportedly explained that he was serving as a designated driver for others, police said. A search of the vehicle yielded a multi-colored, glass smoking pipe, two plastic bags containing cannabis, and a half-empty bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey, according to the police report. He passed a field-sobriety test and was given a warning regarding the right turn, police said. O’Connor was scheduled to appear at a hearing last Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

William J. Landgraf, 34, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license.

Police responding to a 911 call of a dispute said they stopped Landgraf’s vehicle in the 15700 block of South 94th Avenue at 6:09 p.m. May 13. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and he was given a Bridgeview court date of June 23.

An Orland Park man told police that someone took about $5 worth of change from his unlocked SUV, which was parked next to his garage in the 100 block of Windmill Road. The burglary was discovered at 10 a.m. May 14, according to the police report.

Sameh Abdelhadi, 20, of Orland Park, was charged with theft. An employee at a bank branch in the 9300 block of West 159th Street, he allegedly pocketed $800 from a cash drawer and attempted to cover it by claiming the funds had been transferred to a vault. Bank security reportedly told police that Abdelhadi had taken the funds between April 25 and May 10. Police said he confessed to the crime, and he was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 16.

Police charged Van B. Johnson, 60, of Schererville, Ind., with disorderly conduct. He allegedly became belligerent with the manager of a restaurant in the 15200 block of South La Grange Road at 5:32 p.m. May 14, after he said he found a stand of hair in

his food. While getting a refund, Johnson allegedly threw his restaurant card at the manager and called her a pig, the woman told police. Johnson was scheduled to appear at a hearing last Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Police charged Shannon Marie Kennedy, 43, of Worth, with driving on a suspended license, as well as following another vehicle too closely. Police investigating a crash in the 14900 block of South Wolf Road at 7:11 p.m. May 11 said that the Virginia driver’s license provided by Kenedy had been suspended. She was due to appear in court in Bridgeview last Friday.

Jason M. LoPresti, 28, of Orland Park, and Fadi M. Abdelrahim, 24, of Orland Hills, were charged with possession of cannabis, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia. Police approached their car, parked at the Marcus Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. La Grange Road, at 9:38 p.m. April 26. A search of the vehicle yielded a bowl, a smoking pipe, and a container of cannabis, police said. Both were scheduled to appear at a hearing on May 13 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Police charged Nicholas Bart Zona, 18, of Orland Park, with retail theft. He allegedly stole a can of Red Bull energy drink from a pharmacy in the 11900 block of West 143rd Street at 7:29 p.m.

April 30. A plainclothes police officer was conducting surveillance in the store because it had been the victim of “numerous retail thefts” in recent weeks, according to the police report. Zona is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

Michael W. Lattyak, 24, of Orland Park, was charged with possession of cannabis and improper passing in traffic. Police curbed his car in the 15600 block of South Ravinia Avenue at 5:10 p.m. May 11. A search of the vehicle yielded two smoking pipes and a container with cannabis stems, police said. Lattyak was set to appear at a hearing last Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Police charged Jose D. Bermudez, 60, of Orland Park, with DUI and disobeying a stop sign.

His car was pulled over by police near 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive at 12:49 a.m.

May 14. His vehicle was towed and impounded, and he was given a Bridgeview court date of June 23, police said.

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Training days at Orland Fire academy Ten fire recruits hired to fill vacancies undergo intensive training, learning the latest in firefighting and emergency services strategies, in a training academy held by the Orland Fire Protection District.

Training sessions are held at the Fire District’s Training Center, 10728 W. 63rd Place in Orland Park.

Fire Chief Ken Brucki said the firefighter trainees are evaluated in various fire and emergency simulations, including fighting fires, rescue and equipment management. They trained eight hours a day.

The 10 trainees shown above are Brian Paliga, James Logan, Jason Postma, Justin Dublin, Kory Tuburan, Mark Hogan, Martin Majda, Matt Giermala, Matthew Hoover, and Steven Prohaska. They will not only fill newly created vacancies, but also eliminate overtime burdens on the Orland Fire Protection District’s firefighters who often have to fill positions with extra work duties.

The 10 recruits were hired on May 9 and entered the training academy on May 12. Their probation period includes nine weeks of hands-on training followed by assignment to a fire station, ending with graduation one year later on May 9, 2015.

Teen charged with public indecency

curbed her vehicle in the 12000 Palos Heights police charged JaPALOS HEIGHTS POLICE block of South Harlem Avenue at cob L. Goggins, 18, of Palos Heights, 1:15 p.m. June 3. Bond was set at with public indecency after he allegPolice charged Alfred D. Gutier- $1,500, and Delevic is scheduled edly walked up to a female employee while his genitals were exposed at rez, 51, of Midlothian, with driving to appear in court in Bridgeview the Palos Heights Recreation Cen- on a suspended license, no proof on Wednesday.

Police charged Nikesha L. ter, 6601 W. 127th St., at 9:18 p.m. of insurance, and failure to display June 4. The employee told police a front license plate. Police pulled Pinnkston-Dunn, 42, of Riverdale, that Goggins then fled the scene. him over in the 6500 block of West with driving on a suspended liHe was later taken into custody at College Drive at 7:34 p.m. June cense, as well as texting while his residence, police said. Bond was 3. Bond was set at $2,000, and driving. Her vehicle was stopped set at $1,500, and Goggins is set Gutierrez was given a Bridgeview by police in the 6800 block of West College Drive at 10 a.m. to appear in court in Bridgeview court date of July 2.

Jennifer J. Delevic, 39, of Tinley June 3. Bond was set at $1,500, on July 17.

In other Palos Heights police Park, was charged with driving and Pinnkston-Dunn is set to apnews, Carl Blattner III, 27, of Oak on a suspended license, as well pear in court in Bridgeview on Lawn, was charged with DUI, no as texting while driving. Police Wednesday. proof of insurance, and improper lane usage. Police curbed his vehicle in the 6500 block of West 127th Street at 1:13 a.m. last Saturday after they observed it swerving, police said. Bond was set at $3,000, and Blattner is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 25.

Christian P. Piper, 32, of Worth, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seatbelt. He was the front-seat passenger in a vehicle stopped by police in the 11600 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:40 p.m. last Friday. Police said they smelled the odor of cannabis coming from the vehicle, and Piper allegedly admitted to having WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS a smoking pipe in his possession.

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News, distributed in the Palos the value of their home compares assessment. Assessor Berrios has Township area contains a 28-page to the value of other properties in redesigned the assessment notice 2x3 Broadsheet to include more information than supplement of the Real Estate As- their neighborhood.

The Assessor’s office does not ever. “This new notice provides taxsessment list for the Township of Palos. This list is prepared by the set the tax rates in the county payers with all the tools necessary Assessor of Cook County, Joseph nor does it collect property taxes. to determine if their assessments Berrios says, “The job of the office are accurate and fair,” Berrios said.

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The list is arranged by street is to see that a property owner “They shouldn’t have to jump name and then by house number pays only his share of the cost of through hoops to find out what under each street name. The listing police, fire, schools and other gov- comparable properties are assessed gives the assessed value of all prop- ernment services, based on what at in their neighborhoods. We’re goerties in the township. Under state his property is worth. Our job is ing to cut out some of the hurdles and county law the assessed value to see that all property owners are that have been in place for years.”

Property owners who want further of a house should be 10 percent treated fairly.”

The Assessor reminded property help should call the Assessor’s ofof its market value and a comTHE mercial value is assessed at 25 per owners that this week they received fice at 312-443-7550 between 8:30 cent of its market value. Assessor an individual notice about their am and 5 p.m., Monday through Serving this area since 1941 Berrios points out that one of the property assessment in the mail; Friday or come to 118 North Clark 12243 South Harlem Ave. important uses of the listing is to and that it contained information Street, Room 320,Chicago.

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Orland outdoor water use on odd/even basis in effect Orland Park’s Water Conservation Program is in effect year round. Lawn sprinkling is only permitted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., throughout the entire year.

From May 15 to Sept. 15 of each year, peak water conservation measures are in effect, permitting outdoor water use on an odd-even address basis only.

“Everyone needs to follow the peak water conservation measures --- homes, offices and businesses,” said Orland Park Director of Infrastructure Maintenance John Ingram.

Homes and businesses with addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8, may sprinkle between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. only on even-numbered days.

Homes and businesses with addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 may sprinkle between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. only on odd-numbered days.

According to the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Services, lawns are equipped for hot, dry conditions. Instead of wilting and dying like many plants, they simply go dormant if they’ve been established for a year.

In general, cool season grasses need about one inch of water per week to maintain green color and active growth.

“This is why we’re asking everyone to curtail their daily sprinkling routines and wait a few days between using outdoor sprinklers,” Ingram said, adding, “Even small reductions mean we may not have to advance to mandatory outdoor water bans to preserve the water supply if we go without rain for a long stretch.”

Those violating the village’s water usage provisions are subject

to fines of $750 for each offense.

Each day of violation and each violating location shall be considered a separate offense.

The village is notifying water customers of the watering restrictions through the local media, the village’s website, cable television and the village’s social media outlets, including Facebook and Twitter.

Further information about sprinkling restrictions in the village of Orland Park is available by calling the Public Works Department at 403-6350.

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Orland Twp. Scholarship Foundation names 2014 scholar grads Local high school seniors were recognized for their academic excellence Wednesday last week at the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation’s annual scholarship award ceremony.

The Orland Township Scholarship Foundation congratulates the following students on being the 2014 scholarship recipients: Julie Baffoe, Baylor Barvinek, Nicole Bernardi, Rachel Bodinet, Amber Boyce, Bryan Chase, Alexandria Christianson, Robert Fuesel, Aaron Grudowski, Sarah Herold, Brad Jerantowski, Kelsey Kretzer, Kara Kulpinski, Kelly Mack, Korryne Maher, Karli McLaughlin, Clare Murphy, Natalie Noonan, Daniel O’Hearn, Jacob Platt, Angela Schab and Andrew Wabi. Scholars

are shown with Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady (back right) and Trustee Antonio Rubino (back left).

This year, through fundraising events hosted by Orland Township as well as donations from community organizations, the Foundation raised a total of $16,500, which was distributed to 22 deserving students, all residents of Orland Township. Scholarship recipients were chosen for their academic performance, as well as their response to a selected essay question, letters of recommendation, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service.

School Notes Marist offers summer camps

and wrestling. Girls can choose from basketball, golf, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis, Marist High School will host and volleyball. Co-ed sports camps a variety of sports and activity will be offered in pole vaulting, camps this summer for students tennis, and track. All athletic entering grades one through eight. camps are run by Marist’s coachThe nearly 50 sessions cover ev- ing staff.

Kiddie camps for students enerything from sports to art to tering grades one through four technology, and begin June 15.

Boys camps include baseball, will be offered in basketball, socbasketball, football, lacrosse, soc- cer, softball, and volleyball. There cer, running, tennis, volleyball, is an additional kiddie fun camp

featuring crafts and games to make a complete day at Marist.

In addition, Marist will offer a variety of co-ed activity camps including art, dance, theatre, technology, and forensic science.

Camps begin June 15 and run through July 31. Complete schedules along with registration forms are available online at www. marist.net. For more information, call 773-881-5310. Marist is at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago.

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Shepard Top 10 for 2014 are Kimberly Kosman (front from left), Michael Peretz, (second row) Enrique Montoya, Hussein Al-Rashdan, (third row) Nicholas Zuiker, Rawan Zayed, (back row) Corey Galvin, Janek Wasag, Kyler Ayres, and Josh Maier, the graduates who finished with the 10 highest GPAs in the senior class.

Shepard names Top 10 grads Shepard High School in Palos Heights has named the students who graduated with the 10 highest grade point averages for the class of 2014.

Each has merited Honors with Distinction, the highest classification possible, for earning a GPA above 4.0 (possible due to weighted grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses.)

All 10 also qualified for National Honor Society and received Illinois State Scholar honors this year. The top 10 graduates are: Hussein Al-Rashdan – Captain of the volleyball team and a Mathletes state qualifier, Hussein also competed in Scholastic Bowl and soccer at Shepard. He will study engineering at Columbia University.

Kyler Ayres – A rugby and hockey player, Kyler also participated in Mathletes and Science Club. Next fall Kyler will begin studies in engineering at Grand Valley State University.

Corey Galvin – Corey competed in Mathletes, track, cross country and soccer for Shepard. Next fall, Corey will begin studies in mechanical engineering at University

of Iowa.

Kimberly Kosman – Vice president of National Honor Society and president of Leo Club, Kimberly earned Commended Student status from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She also participated in speech team, Relay of Life, Group Interpretation, and peer mentors. Next fall she will begin studies in chemical engineering at the University of Notre Dame.

Joshua Maier – Co-captain of the South Suburban Conference champion cross country and track teams, Josh also competed in baseball and Mathletes. He will study mechanical engineering on an athletic scholarship at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

Enrique Montoya – Captain of the Shepard speech team, Enrique also participated in Mathletes, Group Interpretation, Contest Play, and improv theater. Enrique, who has received a four-year full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania, will study mathematics.

Michael Peretz – President of Science Club and Spanish Club and an officer for student coun-

cil, Michael earned Commended Student honors from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.

He also participated in speech team, Mathletes, improv theater, Relay for Life, freshman mentors, and Class Officers. Michael will begin studies in computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Janek Wasag – Janek participated in Science Bowl and Mathletes and competed in soccer, cross country, and track at Shepard.

Next fall Janek will begin studies in electrical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Nicholas Zuiker – Co-captain of the South Suburban Conference champion cross country and track teams, Nicholas qualified for the state finals as a Mathlete. He will study aerospace engineering at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.

Rawan Zayed – A member of Mathletes, student council, Spanish Club, and student ambassadors, Rawan also competed for the South Suburban Conference champion girls soccer team. She will attend Loyola University Chicago next fall to study biology.

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CCHS grad awarded Palos Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce scholarships Palos Heights Alderman Jack Clifford, of the Palos Lion’s Club, presented Elise Haan, of Palos Heights, with the Palos Lions’ Club Scholarship on May 30 at Chicago Christian High School’s awards breakfast held at the Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College.

Seniors who were receiving scholarships, athletic, artistic or academic departmental awards were invited to come and receive them. At right, Matt Hunt, president of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, honored Haan with the Chamber’s Scholarship.

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Palos Lions Club bestows service awards at Chicago Christian Palos Lions Club President Tom Crowhurst was at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights recently to hand out the Lions Club Service Awards.

The Lions Club honors the achievements of high school students every spring by bestowing two awards, the Gold and Silver Seal. The Gold Seal award is given to students who have completed more than 100 hours of service and the silver is given to students who have given more than 50 hours of service. Chicago Christian High School requires 10 hours of service a year, so the Lions Club awards pay tribute to those students who have gone above and beyond.

Shown are Chicago Christian High School Gold and Silver Seal recipients. Front row: Kyler Stephan, Kevin Gallagher, James Vos, Sydnie Tiemens, Kelly Gallagher, Stephen Gallagher, Bridget Cusack, Anna Kamp, Lucas Rudinga, Alyssa Van Kuiken and Shannon Kuiper.

Back row: Thomas Nemila, Jillian Dowdy, Brooke Boulais, Charles Blim, Stephanie Reusz, Tori DeJager, Madi DeJager Kate Pruim, Skye Carter, Lauren Guth, and Lions Club President Tom Crowhurst.

Not Pictured: Alyssa Bednarek, Ashley Bednarek, Chad Ellens, Grace Furlong, Haley Hoffman, Ashley Holmes, Nadia Howse, Anna Persenaire, Bethany Romain and Farrell Winchester.

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Community Notes Salute to Old Glory on Village Green

Saturday of every month, starting this Saturday through November.

On Sustainable Saturdays residents can recycle unwanted electronics such as televisions, cell phones and computer parts.

White goods and air conditioners will not be accepted. The dropoff is at the Orland Township Highway Department, 16125 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park. Summer 2014 dates are June 14, July 12 and August 9.

For a list of accepted items, visit www.orlandtownship.org or call (403-5148.

The Knights of Columbus, Crusader Council is planning its 11th annual Salute to Old Glory at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) on the Palos Park Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St., behind the Rec. Center.

The free concert and program features the Southwest Community Concert Band playing patriotic music for Flag Day. There will also be a special ceremony for retiring worn out flags. Attendees may arrive early with a blanket, lawn chair and picnic basket to enjoy the evening.

Rummage sale at The Crusader Council of the Palos Lutheran Church Knights of Columbus represents members from several area CathoPalos Lutheran Church will lic parishes in the Palos-Orland hold a rummage sale this Friday, area.

June 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the church, corner of Orland Twp. 125th Street and Harlem Avenue e-recycling Saturdays in Palos Heights.

All proceeds will go to benefit Sustainable Saturdays are back at Orland Township, taking place Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chifrom 8 a.m. to noon, on the second cago.

Benefits and Fundraisers Fun and games for a good cause

The three-hour sessions start at 8:30 a.m., noon, 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. All proceeds for these pay-toSmith Senior Living plans a day play events will go directly to the of fun and games, refreshments Alzheimer’s Association. Anyone and prizes to help support a good can play at any skill level with a $25 donation by check payable cause on Tuesday, June 17.

Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie to the Alzheimer’s Association, Lane in Orland Park, and Smith which participants are expected to Village, 2320 W. 113th St. in Chi- bring with them June 17. Sign-up cago, will be the sites for a series forms are available for individuals of three-hour sessions for bridge, interested in securing sponsors.

Registration closes on Friday, Canasta, Mahjong and Scrabble players. This event heralds the lon- June 13. To register online, visit gest day of the year, June 21, which SmithSeniorLiving.org. To registhe Alzheimer’s Association des- ter by phone or learn more, call ignates annually as a fundraiser. 773-239-1689.

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Rain or shine, Heights Farmers Market is open — Heights Library and Rec. Dept. at next Market — The Library will return to the Farmers Market after a rainout on June 4. Miss Debbie will read bug-themed stories on Wednesday, June 18. We will be again raffling off a “Novel Cooking” cookbook that day, as well as have copies to sell for $10. There is still time to sign up for the Library’s summer reading program “Paws to Read.” Staff members will have details about this and other upcoming library programs.

The Palos Heights Recreation Department will also join the Palos Heights Farmers Market this Wednesday. A Pool Pass, good for six visits to the Palos Pool will be raffled at the end of the market. Information about all the Recreation Department Summer programs will be available. In addition, Rita Schultz, preschool instructor for the Little Learners Program, will have information about next fall’s Preschool program. She also will be selling her beautiful DayDreamer Jewelry. Congratulations to Arlin Pacifico, of Hickory Hills, winner of the May 28 Pool Pass Raffle.

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. Applications will be accepted through the end of June.

An ever-expanding variety of spring fruits and vegetables are in the market every week. Strawberries and rhubarb, asparagus, lettuces, spinach, kales, onions, radishes, fresh herbs and more are available now. Other market offerings include hormone free, free-range eggs, butter and cheeses, bakery items and organic breads, beef, pork, Amish chickens, olive oil and vinegars, local honey and jams, perennial and annual plants and herbs, pizza products and pesto, pasta sauces, Italian peppers and salsas, SoZo coffee and drinks, Shaklee products, and knife sharpening services round out the mix of weekly market offerings.

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 notecards, featuring Palos Heights and farmer’s market scenes, are back again this year. They sell for $4, or three/$10. Proceeds benefit the market. Raffle tickets for the 2014 Car Classic are also available at the City Tent. The tickets are $20 each, or six/$100, and all proceeds of the Car Classic benefit the city’s Beautification Committee. The Classic Car event will be held Thursday, July 17 along Harlem Avenue.

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

Library Notes Digital family photo memories Like many Palos-area residents, Myrna Brejcha takes a keen interest in local history. It was only natural, then, that in 1978, she and her husband Ron came to Palos Heights from Mount Greenwood and found themselves the owners of a classic American farmhouse at 12449 S. Ridgeland Avenue. The house was the subject of Ms. Brejcha’s masters degree project in 1980, titled The Farmhouse: A Chronology of Change, a copy of which is held in the Palos Heights Library Local History Room.

Myrna has lived there ever since, and on May 7, she provided an interview to Public Services Librarian Bruce Sullivan about the house and about her years in Palos Heights.

Anyone interested in the history of Palos Heights should read The Farmhouse, as it not only depicts Myrna’s exhaustive research methodology probing the history of the structure itself, but it also summarizes well-established settlement history of the entire area, bringing in geology, archaeology, real estate records, and other related topics. An actual date of construction of the Farmhouse cannot be determined with precision, but it was likely built between 1880 and 1900 as part of another structure located on what was originally an 80-acre parcel purchased in 1835 for the sum of $100 by Mr. Andrew Miller, a soda water manufacturer in Chicago. Miller eventually sold the property to Mr. Fred Boehm, who may have first rented the property to a similarly-named Bohne family.

By 1900, though, documents show a land transaction to a grantee Mr. Christian Bohne, who would raise 10 children in the Farmhouse and live there four decades, until 1941, when he passed away and the land was subdivided between his children; his daughter, Edna, received a fifteenacre spot that included the Farmhouse. Edna Bohne sold the property in 1950 to the Reiher family, and it was subsequently subdivided further for the building of the College Highlands subdivision. When the Brejcha family purchased the house in 1978, it sat on a half-acre double-lot, as it remains today.

Since “an old house is a never-ending project,” the Brejcha family continues to improve the ten-room structure. When asked how a house of that era differs from modern, recently-built homes, one of the most notable differences, Myrna says, is closet space: “You have to reinvent places to hang clothes and put things, as they didn’t have a lot of that in old houses.” The family has also removed certain features, while adding others. They rebuilt the bathroom in the Farmhouse, since it “was the size of a postage stamp.” They decided not to keep a “widow’s walk” on the top of the house, which is a type of small balcony now commonly seen on many older, coastal homes; these balconies were used to call field workers to the home for meals, or to watch for approaching traffic from afar or at sea. The neighborhood has changed, too – even as late as 1978, “there were no homes to speak of to the south” of 125th Street, though homes to the east and west of the Farmhouse were largely built or being built. Time has also seen the widening of Ridgeland Avenue, a mere two-lane road in 1978.

Ms. Brejcha spent a 40-year career working in education, and she and her husband raised two children who now have children of their own; the Farmhouse frequently has the company of her three grandchildren.

She is very appreciative of the excellent police and fire departments in town, and of course of the public library; the oral history archive at the Palos Heights Library was very helpful to her when she performed her research on the Farmhouse.

— Myrna Brejcha, interviewed May 7, 2014 by Public Services Librarian Bruce Sullivan. Compiled from interview transcript and from The Farmhouse: A Chronology of Change by Myrna Brejcha, August 1980.

From the Palos Heights Public Library Local History Collection.

Have something historical about your home, or have you lived or worked in Palos Heights for a long time? Residents and business owners are encouraged to share their stories for the benefit of future researchers.

If you would like to be interviewed, contact Bruce at the Palos Heights Library by calling 448-1473. Interviews last 30-60 minutes, and the transcribed recordings will be held perpetually in the Local History Room.

Certified personal photo organizer Judi Weber will share tips on organizing and preserving family memories with her digital photo restoration program at the Palos Park Public Library on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.

Learn how to protect old photographs, movies, and memorabilia and make them accessible.

Those enrolled in the Summer Reading Program will earn extra points for attending this program. Call the library to register at 448-1530 or visit www.palosparklibrary.org. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. in Palos Park.

LEGOs creations LEGO lovers can make LEGO creations at the Palos Park Library on Wednesday, June 18, at 3:30 pm., using the library’s LEGOs and put them on display.

A raffle will be held for a LEGO toy at the end of the program.

The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.Call the library at 448-1530 to register. for this fun afternoon.

Heights library Summer Reading Celebrate the dog days of summer by joining the “Paws to Read” Summer Reading Program at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Sign up and pick up your reading log at the Adult Services Desk. Save the date for the end of Summer Reading Reception that will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m.

Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Thursdays at the Movies today will show the film “Delivery Man”. There will be three showings: 10 a.m.(with subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome.

Scrabble Club meets Tuesday, June 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

New players always welcome.

Bring your game to play American Mah Jongg on Tuesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Novice and experienced players welcome.

Space is limited, so all Adult Services to register, 448-1473.

The Tuesday Evening Book Discussion on June 17, at 7 p.m., will discuss “The Cuckoo’s Calling” by Robert Galbraith.

Learn about the numerous degree and certificate programs offered at Career Paths and Coffee with Moraine Valley Community College on Tuesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m.

Learn the Untold Secrets of Financial Aid with College Bound Funding Solutions on Wednesday, June 18, at 7 p.m.

Meet doll collector Rose Jones, and see her special collection of dolls from the 1980s to the present, on Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. Feel free to bring a doll to share with the group.

Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone at 448-1473, or in person. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

which start June 16. To sign up, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org or call 448-1473. Tiny Tots (birth to 23 months with an adult) Mondays at 10 a.m. Terrific Twos (ages 24-35 months with an adult) Tuesdays at 10 a.m.Story Time (ages 3-6) Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. & Thursdays at 10 a.m.

The 1, 2, 3s: Family Pets – Children entering grades 1 to 3 can come to the library to focus on this week’s them of family pets on Wednesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Tweens: Bad Kitty – Kids in grades 4 and 5 can have fun with their friends at the library with this week’s theme of Bad Kitty on Thursday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Teens: String Art – Kids entering grades 6 and up can get crafty with string and nails on Monday, June 16 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is required.

Dr. Doolittle’s Circus of Paws – Children of all ages join Chris McBrien for magic, amazing pet facts, audience “pet training” and more on Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Registration is required.

Dads and Donuts – Kids, bring dad, grandpa or another special guy for Father’s Day stories, donuts, coffee, and a gift for Dad on Saturday, June 14 at 10.am.

Registration is required.

Pajamarama – Children of all ages wear your pajamas,

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Farmer’s Market – Enjoy outdoor stories and crafts with this week’s theme of Bugs at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, located at 12217 S. Harlem Ave on Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. No registration required Chess Club – If you are interested in playing chess, then come to the library’s weekly chess group, led by teen volunteers on Wednesday June 18 at 7 p.m.

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All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, located at 12501 S. 71st Avenue in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary. org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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Crunchy cheese, a mystery car and a race against time Here is a cheesy story.

Even though our correspondent, Claudia Parker, had some very interesting things happen to her since I’ve known her in the past 10 months or so, this Evergreen Park Christian, wife, mother, author and speaker (that’s how she signs her e-mails) had a pretty bizarre series of events happen to her last week.

It all started when her 6-year-old daughter took a bite out of a slice of cheese and it crunched. Cheese isn’t supposed to be crunchy.

At first, she feared the worst.

“I swear when you look at it up close it looks like tiny pieces of glass,” she said. “It’s in the entire pack of cheese. What the heck....I’ve been feeding this to my kids!”

After a few days of investigation, including having the cheese examined by Little Company of Mary Hospital and the Illinois Health Department, it was determined that it could be something as harmful as glass or hard plastic or it could be just crystallized salt.

“That sure beats glass,” she said.

Parker said she has drawn some

and has explored many different avenues trying to locate that information including contacting national and international car magazines and even reached out to Jay Leno. He was hoping we could help and that someone from

by Jeff Vorva the area might have remembered talking to John about the car and television interest in the story, pend- might remember him mentioning ing the investigation. She said the the make and model. cheese was voluntarily pulled from When the story appeared in our the store she bought it from. papers, he was on a cruise in Alaska and did not have Internet access.

But when he got off the ship he He’s not giving up Phillip Topcik’s quest for a an went to a library, logged into a answer to a near 50-year question of computer and…

“I double checked my e-mail six identifying the make and model of his car hit another dead end when times,” he said. “Not a one. Maybe no one from our area responded to the people we’re looking for are all a column I did in the May 22 edi- in the old-folks home somewhere.’’

Topcik is offering $100 and a tions of the Reporter and Regional.

It is a rare car that was made six pack of beer to anyone who in Germany for a movie star and can help him, and you can contact it once belonged to John and Anne him at endofil2@gmail.com. We are Greeneltch of Oak Lawn and sold running the photo of the car one to a Volkswagen dealership in Ev- more time.

He is not giving up. He said a ergreen Park.

Topcik, who lives in St. Augus- newspaper in Florida will try to help tine, Fla., bought the car in 1967 out and get him in contact with

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more magazines and he may seek advice at an East Coast car show.

“So far it’s been dead end after dead end after dead end,” he said.

“I know someone out there has to know what kind of car this is.’’

Finish line coming up soon

None of us need to be reminded of how old we are getting and how time is flying by.

But I picked up a double whammy on Saturday.

First, I went to my nephew’s graduation party and the fact that he is graduating high school already put me in a where-did-thetime-go frame of mind.

Then there was that stupid horse race.

The whole weekend, the focus was on California Chrome, who was trying to become the first hoss to win the Triple Crown since Affirmed in 1978.

Oh, 1978 was the year I graduated high school, to Saturday pretty much affirmed my position in this race.

Many of you folks knew Tom and Jerry became Simon and Garfunkel and that made us cry uncle.

Last week’s photo of parsley and sage courtesy of the Southside Garden Novices of Chicago Ridge may have been aided by the clue about T and J and S and G. How many would have gotten the right answer without the clue? We’ll never know.

We do know that if we gave out prizes, we would give Harrison Debre of Willow Springs a cambric shirt for being the first one with the right answer but we don’t know what the heck a cambric shirt is.

Wonder who game up with that lyric. Tom? Jerry? Paul? Art? Others who reaped in sickles of leather were Chicago Ridge’s Kathy Higgins, Dan Higgins and Patty Vandenberg, Worth’s Frank and Donna Hirsch, E.J. Oahueke, Sandy Joiner, Celeste Cameron, Theresa and George Rebersky, Oak Lawn’s Dan and Laura Heneghan and Jane Foley, Evergreen Park’s Jan Merchantz, Bernadette Pratl, Bea Lamb and Henrietta Mysliwiec, Hickory Hills’ Jane Mastro, Palos Heights’ Jane Lombard, and the Friday night Ladies Poker Club of players from Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest.

Those who washed the graves with silvery tears for just barely getting the wrong answers submitted incorrect guesses of thyme and sage, rosemary and thymes and two went with all four — parsley, sage rosemary and thyme and the board of directors put their stinky feet down on those guesses.

This week also sort of delves into the world of nature. The clue is that most leaves fall from the tree but these leaves are popping up from the ground.

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

A man from Florida is still looking for the make and model of this car, which spent some time in Oak Lawn in the 1960s.

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Healthy Answers for Life

by Carolyn Johnson

Easing the pain of fibromyalgia Q. I’ve been suffering with fibromyalgia for years before finally getting a diagnosis two years ago. I’ve tried several different prescriptions, which either didn’t work or had awful side effects. Is there anything natural you could recommend that could help with the pain I’ve been having?

of fibromyalgia usually comes on gradually and increases in intensity over time. Symptoms can be triggered or worsened by stress, anxiety, depression, lack of sleep, grief, and infectious illness. In most cases, symptoms are severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to function normally in daily activities, and A. Fibromyalgia can be frus- in some cases people can become trating disorder to live with. Fi- disabled by the pain.

The exact causes of fibromyalbromyalgia is a chronic condition where people experience muscle gia aren’t known, though it has and tendon pain throughout the been speculated that those sufferbody, as well as fatigue and an ing from the disorder could have assortment of other symptoms a disruption in the brain’s ability that include muscles being ten- to process pain. A disturbance in der to the touch and an overall brain chemistry can also be involved since many people with “unwell” feeling.

For many years people suffer- fibromyalgia have a history of ing from fibromyalgia were often depression.

There are several natural prodseen as crazy, going from doctor to doctor without ever finding a ucts that have shown to be effeccause for the pain they were liv- tive for people with fibromyalgia. ing with. Thankfully awareness The first I would recommend is about fibromyalgia is increasing magnesium malate. Magnesium is and many people can now put a great for relaxing muscles, and the name to the reason they’ve been malate form has been used with good results for reducing pain in feeling awful for many years.

Fibromyalgia is more common people with fibromyalgia. Magnein women than in men, encom- sium also helps with increasing passing 80 to 90 percent of di- cellular energy and reducing inagnosed cases. The occurrence flammation. Research has found

that the majority of Americans are deficient in magnesium, so supplementing with magnesium, especially for people suffering from fibromyalgia, is a good idea.

One product that has shown helpful for depression as well as pain relief is the amino acid 5-HTP. 5-HTP can also be used as a sleep aid, by reducing anxiety and improving sleep. 5-HTP works by naturally increasing the body’s serotonin levels, and so should not be used by people taking a class of antidepressants known as MAO inhibitors.

Another idea for those with fibromyalgia would be to supplement with proteolytic enzymes.

Proteolytic enzymes, like the pineapple enzyme bromelain, help to reduce inflammation and pain.

When people think of enzymes they usually think of digestive enzymes that are taken with meals to improve digestion. Proteolytic or systemic enzymes are taken between meals on an empty stomach. When taken without food, those enzymes pass through the stomach and intestine lining and enter the circulatory system, where they help to digest extra fibrin, scar tissue, and metabolic

waste caused by inflammation.

Proteolytic enzymes are helpful for treating many types of pain, from fibromyalgia to arthritis.

To submit a question to be answered in a future column send an email to healthyanswersforlife@gmail. com or mail to Healthy Answers for Life c/o Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www. passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only.

The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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Summer Wellness Breakfasts Fitness and health are the focus of Tuesday morning summer wellness breakfast series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. An orientation session and breakfast will be held June 17, at 7:30 a.m.

Meeting the following 10 Tuesdays at 7:30 a.m., the program includes weekly discussions of inspiring, encouraging practical approaches to healthy eating and fitness, based on ideas from Karen Scalf Linamen’s book “A Waist is a Terrible Thing to Mind.” The program is facilitated by Lois Lauer and Sharon Butler, MHS, CRADC. Pictured, Barb Ryan and Joan Zahorik make vegetable and fruit smoothies at the Summer Wellness Breakfast.

There is no cost for the introductory session on June 17, but a phone reservation is requested. Beginning June 24, the 10-week series costs $100, which includes a simple breakfast each week.

Participants are asked to purchase their own copy of Linamen’s book, available on Amazon.com, and begin the readings before the first class on June 24.

Pre-registration is required; call 361-3650.

Health Beat Support group for loved ones of clergy abuse victims

Testing your heart talk at Palos Twp.

Palos Township Health Service The Survivors Network of those presents “Testing Your Heart,” Abused by Priests (SNAP) is form- the latest program by retired ing a support group for friends and professional nursing educator

By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com loved ones of survivors who have Patricia O’Donnell, RN, BS, MA. This discussion centers on tests been abused by clergy members. clients decline and it would be a Starting in June, these related to heart health includDear Readers, natural (human) response, when meetings will be held on the third ing EKG, Stress Test, EchocarI just received my June 15 edimany clients regularly decline our Wednesday of the month from 7 to diogram, Cardiac Catheters and tion of the veterinary journal. Dr. advice, to stop offering the MDB to 8:30 p.m. at various locations in Cardiac Stents.

Barry Kipperman from California all owners of sick pets”. If you get the Southwest Suburbs. Seating is Questions from the audience wrote a piece titled “The demise kicked by the cow often enough limited, so registration is required. are welcome. The program will of the Minimum Database.” His you learn to stand back further. For details on this support group be held on Tuesday, June 17, commentary is well written and Lauren, Andrea and I discuss this and support groups for survivors, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Palos gets right to the problem gentopic often among ourselves. call Jessica Loftus at 448-1306 Township building, 10802 Roberts eral practitioners face multiple If you ever bring a sick pet or email her at swchicago@ Road, Palos Hills. Call 598-2441 times daily. Here’s the bottom here and we can’t figure out right snapnetwork.org. to reserve your seat. line: client cost to have their pet away, without testing, what’s up, diagnosed and treated. right or wrong we will probably Here’s what is considered to give you options. I was taught in be a minimum database (MDB): school not to give options. This Complete Blood Count, Chemistry doesn’t work for me or my vets Panel, urinalysis and radiographs. in the real world. Over here we That’s the minimum. What we

by Sue Hubbard, M.D. are going to engage you in your can do expands out exponentially pet’s medical care decisions. We from there. Most pets that are will tell you what we think is brought in to us have been sicker A recent study in the journal on is that they can see changes the best approach (usually the Pediatrics caught my eye, as it in their BMI (body mass index) for longer than most owners realMDB) and you are going to have related to childhood obesity. I more quickly than an adult. Why? ize and many are closer to death to decide on whether to (A) treat spend a good deal of time discuss- They’re still growing! I explain to than their owners know. A MDB symptomatically with no testing, ing healthy eating and exercise my patients (and their parents) represents a battery of tests most (B) do some step-by-step testing with my patients and their fami- that a pre-pubertal child grows likely to result either in a diag(what most people choose) or (C) lies, but I continue to see children about 2 inches a year and should nosis or a presumptive diagnosis perform the MDB and then if nec- who gain too much weight each gain somewhere around 3 to 6 on the basis of exclusion. essary pursue further diagnostics year. Some of my patients even pounds a year. All of that changMy experience is similar to the at a specialty practice. It’s your qualify as obese. es with puberty when a child’s author’s in that a MDB allows pet, we recommend, you decide. me to determine the underlying This study out of Cincinnati growth velocity and weight gain There is an old adage out there Children’s Hospital looked at 100 both increase. illness in 70 to 75 percent of my that goes like this: Do you want obese children, ages7-12, and ranBut, since children are growcases. As pointed out in the article, a pet or do you want this pet? patients often have more than domly assigned them to one of ing, by simply maintaining their On an associated note, just last three different eating plans. One present weight (not losing weight), one disease and the MDB helps week one of our vets saw an old ill plan followed the wisdom of por- they’ll see changes in their bodin identifying all of the conditions dog. A workup was recommended tion control, another followed a ies. Although children think this present. For example, the author and the owner declined at that low-carb diet, and the last was a is “easy,” it still requires effort recently examined a geriatric cat time. One or two days later the “reduced glycemic load” plan that and changes. that had been evaluated by its dog was seen at an emergency/ cut down on certain carbs (like Small tweaks like reducing porprimary veterinarian for weight specialty clinic and after three white bread, sweets and white tion size and cutting carbs (rather loss. Only blood tests were perthousand dollars of testing and potatoes). than trying to eliminate them) will formed and hyperthyroidism was treatment the little guy died at diagnosed. The cat’s condition Over a one-year period, all three pull down total daily calories. Add Submitted photo did not improve as expected on Meet John and his new puppy Molly. Molly’s health insurance plan that facility the next day. The plans worked equally well in help- in daily exercise and your child medication. At the time of refer- costs $32 per month and covers her for $10,000 worth of medical owner put the blame squarely ing to control a child’s weight will see real results. We’re still on my vet for not pushing her gain. Researchers did find that talking about the old-fashioned ral, imaging revealed abdominal bills per year with a $200 deductible/80 percent reimbursement. hard enough to do testing when the low-carb plan was tough for concept of burning more calories cancer.

I agree with Dr. Kipperman complain when a veterinarian nal obstruction, abdominal cancer, first presented here. If we had kids to stick to. Most children in than you consume!

Lastly, the whole family has to when he says that over the past has performed tests that yielded urinary tract infection, urolithia- done a MDB here, we most likely this group followed the plan to an five to 10 years obtaining a MDB inconclusive results. Clients often sis, and protein-losing nephropa- would have found the problem and extent by reducing carbs and calo- be involved in making changes. as a starting point for diagnostic conclude that testing was money thy, will not be diagnosed or will saved the owner much expense. ries, but not to the “strict limits Pick a plan your entire family Nothing, however, was going to of the low-carb plan.” In other can follow and stick to until they testing has fallen out of favor. poorly spent when results are in- be diagnosed late”.

What do we do in our clinic save the little dog. It’s sad the words, they modified the plan. see results.

He says, “the most important conclusive.” (I’ll tell you one thing; potential concern to obtaining when Connie and I paid $1,500 when a precious pet is ill and no dog died, it’s sad that my vet was It seems that the plan that (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awarda MDB of diagnostic testing in for Ebie’s brain MRI last May, I diagnosis is forthcoming on a good blamed for not being more forceful “reduced the glycemic load” was every sick patient is client cost.” would have gladly paid $10,000 if history and good physical exam? and it’s sad that our profession essentially a modified low-carb winning pediatrician, medical ediMany of us experienced vets have Dr. Podell had told me that there I have to admit that I (and many has to live each day like this. It’s diet. Children could eat certain tor and media host. “The Kid’s degenerated to offering to treat was no brain tumor and I would vets) have become one of those very tiresome, grinds one down, “unrestricted” carbs, like fruits Doctor” TV feature can be seen on the pet in a “step-wise” manner. have offered to mow his lawn for a vets that “feel (a little) ill at ease”, you are damned if you do and and vegetables low in starch, as more than 90 stations across the We take a good history, we per- year). Kipperman states: “We are as the author says, advising a bat- are damned if you don’t. We of- well as whole grains. The limits U.S. Submit questions at http:// form a good physical exam and viewed by clients as far more re- tery of tests for patients whose ten look at each other and say, were only placed on starchy carbs, www.kidsdr.com. The Kid’s Docthen we drop the ball and say sponsible for errors of commission condition appears stable. The step- “What else could we do to make but even some of those were not tor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now “we can run some bloodwork to- (i.e. recommending tests that yield by-step approach has worked well a living?” I’d like to tend boats “forbidden.” day, and if we don’t get an an- negative results) than errors of for us and is even being taught in at the Fish Creek Dock or stock The beauty of teaching kids available from Amazon and other swer we can do radiographs and omission (i.e. not recommending vet schools now, but that is not shelves at Jewel. about modifying their diets early e-book vendors.)

Finally, and remember this well, other testing later.” How many testing when it was necessary). As a good thing for the pets. Ideally times have I said that? I disagree a result, veterinarians may over we would do more MDB practice. whatever vet clinic you use, espewith him, however, when he says time develop a conservative ap- Unfortunately economics rule the cially if you are shy, if you want roost in vet medicine. We have to more testing, and the vet seems that the overall cost of diagnostic proach”. How true.

In many cases we do get by constantly fight the inner urge to “disinterested,” believe me, he or testing associated with the MDB approach is likely to be lower than with the conservative approach offer less diagnostics, especially she is not disinterested. Push us; the cost associated with a step-by- and most people are happy with since, as the good doctor says we appreciate those of you who step approach. At our place, if we the step-by-step method. Clients “Likely, many veterinarians feel do. You make our life easier and have a client who comes back on push us into this every day, and awkward offering procedures that this is our life.

Day 2 for radiographs we charge we don’t push back too hard (unjust as if they had the tests done less I darn well know I’m right in pushing back), but we all have on Day 1.

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Death Notices Emilia E. Borka

Emilia E. Borka, nee Berecz, age 82, died June 2 at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park.

Visitation was held at Thornridge Funeral Home in Orland Park on June 5. A funeral Mass was held at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park on June 6. Inurnment was private.

Mrs. Borka is survived by her children Susan (Melvin) Lambert and Monica (Robert) Tenuta and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Borka was born in Hungary.

She was a homemaker.

in Worth.

Mr. Pecor is suvived by his wife, Joan; his daughters, Cheryl Reed Lawrence and Debbie Fell; his son Lawrence ‘Larry’ Pecor Lawrence “Larry” Pecor, 87, of III; his brothers, Ray and Richard; Homer Glen, formerly of Palos 10 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren.

Heights, died on May 30.

Mr. Pecor was born in Blue IsVisitation was held at the Richard J. Modell Funeral Home & Cre- land. He was the past president mation Services in Homer Glen. A and member of Southwest Builders funeral Mass was offered on June Association. He was a veteran of 4 at St. Francis of Assisi Church World War II, serving in the Army in Orland Park. Interment was Air Corps, and was a member of held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery the St. Francis of Assisi Choir.

Houses of Worship Rummage sale at Palos Lutheran Church

vices of music, meditation, and prayer led by pastoral director, the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and followed Palos Lutheran Church will by fellowship and refreshments in hold a rummage sale this Friday, The Center’s main lodge.

For further information, call June 13, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, from 8 a.m. The Center at 361-3650. to 3 p.m., at the church, corner of 125th Street and Harlem Avenue Palos United in Palos Heights.

Methodist Church All proceeds will go to benefit Palos Heights Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Vacation Bible School at the church, called “Gangway to Faith United Methodist Galilee,” will be held June 16 – 20, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The Church, Orland Park $15 fee includes a T-shirt, crafts, The church will offer Vaca- and snacks.

The church’s 24th annual tion Bible school, Jungle Safari, where kids will explore the na- Strawberry Fest will be held ture of God, from Sunday, July Sunday, June 22, from 11 a.m.

13 through Friday, July 18, from to 2 p.m. Hamburgers, hotdogs, 6 to 8:30 p.m. For ages 3 through strawberry shortcake will be served. The event also includes 5th grade. Cost is free.

To register, contact the church a bake sale, craft and book sale, office at 444-8560 or complete and Bounce house, facepainting, snow return the registration form found cones, popcorn and cotton candy. at www.faithumcop.org. For more Small petting zoo and pony rides.

Tickets for lunch cost $8.50 information, email Kim at kids@ faithumcop.org. The church is at adult, $4 children. The church is at 12101 S. Harlem Ave. 15101 S. 80th Ave.

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Stepping up at St. Alexander St. Alexander School’s kindergarten class held a special prayer service on May 30, in church. Above, kindergartners were congratulated by the pastor, the Rev. Martin Michniewicz, and Principal Cathy Biel as they graduated. They were all smiles and are ready to move up to 1st grade.

St. Alexander preschool class participated in a “Step Up” to kindergarten ceremony that week, as well. The students wore colorful costumes and sang at the celebration held in the church. A preschool open house was held Sunday.

Fore preschool information, call 448-0408 or visit www. stalexanderschool.com.

Billy Graham’s “My Answer” A: Your friends are right, and they’ve probably experienced it in their own lives. They may not have wrestled with the problems you have, but everyone who follows Jesus knows that God’s promise of a new life is true.

The Bible says, “If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

However, you’re also right when you say that you’ll never be able to conquer these bad things, because you can’t, not in your own strength. But God is stronger than you are — and when we give our lives to Christ, God Himself comes to live within us by His Spirit.

He helps us overcome our sins and weaknesses as we yield ourselves to Him, and He gives us a new reason for living.

God loves you; He loves you so much that He sent His only Son into the world to give His life for you. And God also loves you so much that He accepts you just as you are! The Bible says, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

Don’t let your bad habits or anything else pull you down any longer, but by faith ask Christ to come into your life. When you do, He’ll forgive your past and give you hope for the future. Then let your friends know what you’ve done, so they can encourage and help you learn With Christ, you can to walk with Christ every day. conquer your faults (Send your queries to “My Q: Some of my friends say Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Jesus can change my life, but Billy Graham Evangelistic AsI don’t think it’s possible. I’ve sociation, 1 Billy Graham Parkgotten involved in some bad way, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call things that I’ll never be able 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the to get out of, although I’ve Web site for the Billy Graham tried. Who is right — me or Evangelistic Association: www. billygraham.org.) my friends? — T.K.

Seek new friends who won’t lead you into temptation

need to pray for our nation’s political and business leaders, that they may find ways to restore our prosperity.

But your husband shouldn’t look on himself as a failure.

Elsewhere in your letter, you say that almost all the jobs he’s been able to get the last few years were temporary; in some instances, the company even went out of business. In other words, what’s happened to him has been largely outside his control. Why, then, should he blame himself for what’s happened, or be discouraged about the future? The Bible says, “Think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you” (Romans 12:3).

What can he do? My prayer is that he will approach the future with faith — faith that God cares about him; faith that God will provide for him; faith that God can be trusted for the future. His best years could be ahead of him, as he puts his life into the hands of Christ.

May you also be everything your husband needs right now.

This is a stressful time for him; don’t make it worse by complaining or badgering him about the future. The Bible says, “But encourage one another daily... so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness” (Hebrews 3:13).

Q: I guess I just don’t have any backbone. I promise God I’m not going to do something I know is wrong, but then I get with my friends and before I know it I’m doing it. I hate being such a weak person. Will I always be this way? — M.H. A: No, you won’t necessarily always be this way if you face your problems and sincerely seek God’s help to overcome them. The Bible says, “The Lord is my strength... my heart trusts in him, and he helps me” (Psalm 28:7).

Your real problem (at least in part) is that you desperately want other people to like you, and you’re afraid your friends won’t like you and will turn against you if you don’t do what they do. To refuse to go along with them would be the same thing as telling them they’re wrong and you’re right, and you fear they’d reject you as a result.

And you may be right; they might reject you. But if so, then they aren’t really your friends.

True friends would care what happens to you, but they don’t.

In other words, they’re tearing you down by pressuring you into doing what they do, and that isn’t true friendship. The Bible warns, “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character’” (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Begin by asking Jesus to come into your life, to forgive your sins and help you live the way you should. Then realize that you now belong to Him, and He is with you and will be your friend forever. Then ask Him to help you find new friends, friends who love God, and will encourage you and help you confront your temptations and grow strong in your faith.

find their place in God’s story as they dig into God’s Word.

There is no charge for VBC, but registration is recommended by calling the church office at 4482223 to register. The church is at 12701 S. 70th Ave.

Holy hour for religious liberty

St. Bernard Church, 13030 W. 143rd St. in Homer Glen, will host an area wide Holy Hour for Religious Freedom at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 22.

The Holy Hour will begin the annual Fortnight for Freedom, June 21 to July 4. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops asks the nation’s Catholics and non-Catholics to participate in this period of prayer, fasting and advocacy to respond to the many threats to religious liberty our country faces today.

Participants will participate in special prayers for Religious Liberty, Scripture readings and reflections and meditations on The Wayside Chapel Palos Bible Church the dignity of human life and Palos Park Palos Heights the importance of religious liberty.

The program is sponsored by Vesper Services are held every Children ages 4 through 5th Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 p.m. grade are invited to the church for the Respect Life Ministries of St. and at 4:30 p.m. in the Wayside the “Scavenger Hunt” Vacation Bernard, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Chapel at The Center, located Bible School, June 23-27, from Michael, Our Lady of the Woods and Annunciation Byzantium at 12700 Southwest Highway in 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Palos Park.

Children will enjoy an excit- Catholic churches. It is also beWayside Chapel Vespers are ing time of songs, games, snacks, ing sponsored by the Knights of non-denominational worship ser- crafts and Bible Stories. They will Columbus Crusaders Council.

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Watch for different risk levels of ‘Muni’ bonds Are you thinking of investing in municipal bonds? If so, you may have good reason, particularly if you are in one of the higher tax brackets. After all, municipal bond interest payments typically are exempt from federal income taxes, and possibly state and local income taxes, too — although some “munis” are subject to the alternative minimum tax. However, since not all municipal bonds are the same, you’ll want to know the differences — especially in terms of risk.

Municipal bonds, like corporate bonds, essentially face two types of risk: interest rate risk and default risk. Interest rate risk becomes clear when market interest rates rise, causing the value of your existing municipal bonds to fall. No one will pay you full price for your bonds when newly issued bonds carry a higher rate — so if you plan on selling bonds before they mature, you risk losing principal.

You can largely ignore this type of risk simply by holding your bonds until maturity, at which point you will receive the face value back, provided the issuer doesn’t default.

And that brings us to the second type of risk: default risk. Historically, municipal bond default rates have been much lower than those of corporate bonds, particularly lower-quality bonds. But different types of municipal bonds carry different levels of default risk.

Here’s a quick look at the two main categories of municipals and

Jim Van Howe

their risk characteristics: • General obligation bonds — General obligation bonds generally finance projects of a municipality. A general obligation bond issuer is required to do everything in its power, including raising new taxes, to ensure that interest payments are paid on time and in full.

This requirement helps support the creditworthiness of general obligation bonds.

• Revenue bonds — Revenue bonds, which finance schools, hospitals, utilities, airports, affordable housing and other public works, are paid by dedicated streams of revenue. For example, revenues generated by the sewer system pay the interest on a sewer system revenue bond. Because revenue bonds have more restricted revenue streams than general obligation bonds, they are generally viewed to be riskier. To compensate for the added risk, revenue bonds usually pay a higher rate of interest than general obligation bonds.

When studying the risk factors of revenue bonds, you also have to consider the type of revenue bond

involved. For example, some sectors, such as housing and health care, may be more volatile, as are some industrial revenue bonds.

(These bonds, which are generally used to support a specific project, such as a new manufacturing facility, are sponsored by a government entity — but the proceeds go to a private, for-profit business.)

Of course, when evaluating the risk potential of municipal bonds, you don’t have to rely on guesswork. The major bond rating agencies — Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s and Fitch — review municipal bonds to determine their creditworthiness. There are no guarantees, but by sticking with the bonds that are “investment grade,” you can help reduce the risk of owning a bond that goes into default.

Municipal bonds can be valuable additions to your portfolio.

Besides providing income that’s free of federal taxes, these bonds offer you a chance to help support valuable projects in your community. But, as we’ve seen, different “munis” have different risk factors — so make sure you know exactly what type of bond you’re purchasing before you write the check.

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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Pet-Palooza invites people and pets Orland Township will hold its fourth annual Pet-Palooza this Saturday, June 14, from noon to 3 p.m., at the township, 14807 S. Ravina Ave. in Orland Park.

This event is free, however a monetary donation or one 5-pound bag of pet food is strongly encouraged. All proceeds benefit the Orland Township Pet Food Pantry, which provides food and supplies for pets and families in need.

Live entertainment and treats for both humans and pets will be provided by local exhibitors and food vendors. Attendees and their furry friends can participate in the pet parade, as well as costume contests. Children can play in the castle moon jump or enjoy a trackless train ride in the Kids’ Zone.

Obstacle courses, pony rides, games, raffles, and face painting will also be available. Ribbons will be awarded for various contests. Representatives from local animal shelters will also be on site.

Orland Township’s Pet Pantry relies solely on donations from the community, said township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. All participating pets should have up-to-date vaccinations; Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets; All pets must be on leashes of 6 feet or less; Costumes for pets (and their owners!) are encouraged but not required; All animals must wear proper tags.

For more on the activities and attractions are added daily, visit www.orlandtownship.org or call 4034222.

Hair accessories decorate summer looks In summertime, the sun’s rays elegantly grace our skin, and we relish in the warm breeze as our hair sways and flows in its glorious and inimitable waves and tendrils.

In response to this environment, our clothing ensembles are often simplified or streamlined.

Especially when opting for clothing that is more light and unfussy, we can address this opportune sartorial situation by adding a bit of eye-catching embellishment in chic ways. Many runway shows welcomed innovative accessories for hair sure to prove powerful additions in your summer looks.

Anna Sui presented floral headbands in more laid back, hippie expressions. These differ from more classic looking floral accoutrements because they have widely-spaced single flowers on soft string. In effect, this creates more structure for these bohemian forehead-wrappers. Stringed floral appliqués and bohemian headbands are great for longer wavy or curly hair. Dolce & Gabbana’s ultra-feminine blooming florals were the picture of classic Italian grace. Great for any hair

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by Caroline Foreman length or texture, these delicate wreaths were worn embedded within romantic updos and slicked back styles.

Designer Jenny Packham created floral barrettes to top off voluminous hairstyles. These are extremely versatile, whether your hair is short, long, medium, curly, wavy or straight. Zac Posen also presented whimsical flower hairpins evocative of fantastical fairies. Design house Honor presented tiny iridescent flower accessories in subtle clustered groups on the head. Emerson’s large purple flower baubles attached to headbands were paired with sleek black and white ensembles.

Along with floral contributions, designers also brought novel ideas

to contribute to their collections.

Elie Saab showed thin metal strips in shiny gold for loosely placed headbands. Jason Wu similarly used gold strips, but his were wider and used to top low-gathered ponytails.

The ever-chic Victoria Beckham included in her collection thick cloth headbands in minimalist monochrome. Hair was slick and pulled back for an overall clean, chic and simple look. Alexis Mabille showed navy satin headbands tied in a hybrid knot-bow worn offcenter and married with bouffant hairstyles. A beautiful and intricate runway inclusion was Tanya Taylor’s luxurious gemstone configurations. These headbands had either monochromatic rhinestones or colorful chunky stone and gem motifs sure to catch the light and add flair to any outfit, whether dressed up or down. This writer used this runway expression as inspiration to create a headband twinkling with the addition of brooches and old clip-on earrings.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, leather was taken up for material in hair accessories for this summer. Valentino’s wide leather headbands

Orland Twp. spring job fair draws nearly 200 job seekers

by Megan St. John Orland Township

back into the job market.”

This year’s event welcomed many first-time job seekers.

The entrance to Orland Town- “We’ve been coming to Orland’s ship’s Spring Job Fair, held on job fair for years,” said Bob RichMay 29, was bustling with job ardson, senior vice president of seekers from the moment the Primerica. “We’re seeing a lot of doors opened to the moment new faces this year, some of which they closed. With close to 200 seem to be recent college grads. attendees of all ages, this year’s We have a lot of opportunities job fair was the Township’s most for them.”

Many employers were also firstsuccessful yet.

“This year’s turnout proved time attendees of the job fair. that there are still hundreds of “This is our first time at a job people in our community who are fair in Orland and I wasn’t sure on the job hunt,” said Supervisor what to expect,” said Adam Sutter, Paul O’Grady. “Orland Township admissions director at Pipe Fitholds two job fairs every year in ters’ Training Center Local Union hopes of helping these people ex- 597. “But this turnout is great.”

Many employers return to the plore new career options and get Township’s job fairs year after year because of the successful

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contained mythic coin symbols and were worn with hair parted down the center and pulled together in a low ponytail. The look was expertly completed with a gold chain triple wrapped into a choker-style necklace.

Diesel styled single French braids down the center of models’ heads, tying the braid at the bottom with a thin white leather cord. Helmut Lang’s show presented smooth and shiny parted hair in the front and traveling back to a messy and loosely-gathered ponytail which was tightly gathered by a very wide piece of shiny black leather. Despite its simplicity, this minimalist look is wonderfully sleek and thoughtful albeit effortless.

These many options can be integrated into daily or special occasions. They are wonderful ways to further decorate an ensemble or add interest to a more simple expression. Regardless of hair length, style or texture, these accessories offer anyone getting dressed a diversion from the ordinary accessorizing process and an opportunity to inject more emphasis on self-expression.

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candidates they have found in the past. “We come back every year,” said Jim Logan, owner of BrightStar Care. “A few years back we found our best caregiver at Orland’s job fair. Now we are followers for life.”

Dr. Casey Barczyk of Purdue University Calumet, was another familiar face at the event. Barczyk has been a faithful volunteer at Orland Township, attending job fairs as “The Résumé Doctor” and providing individuals with tips and tricks on how to format a successful résumé.

“Business connections are important,” said Supervisor O’Grady.

“Job fairs are great networking opportunities and we encourage everyone to attend the Township’s next fair this coming fall.”

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Moms of Palos help Girl Scout raise crew to clean Palmer Park Girl Scout Mia Saraz, a student at Palos East School, recently made it her mission to invite neighbors in handwritten notes dropped in their mailboxes to help her clean up Palmer Park in Palos Heights.

On the date she set, May 16, she even had cookies that she bought with her own money at Bella’s Bakery ready for the crew of volunteers she hoped would join her to do some late-spring cleaning of litter at the park at

The neighborhood children and others who came to help clean Palmer Park on May 17.

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Mia Saraz is shown with neighbors Megan Doyle and Maya Doyle.

123rd and 73rd Avenue. But no showed up to help.

So her neighbor, Megan Doyle, lent a hand by posting another invitation, this time on the Moms of Palos’ Facebook page. That resulted in a large number of volunteers who came to help Mia the very next day.

To get them there, Doyle wrote:

“Our Neighbor, Mia Saraz, is a 4th grader at Palos East. She came up with a brilliant plan of getting kids together at Palmer Park to clean it up and make a difference in our town.

“Invitations were handwritten and she walked around the neighborhood and placed the invites in mailboxes. It was planned for May

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16 at 6:30 p.m. After school Mia went up to Bella’s Bakery and with her own money she bought cookies and waited patiently for her crew to arrive. No one did.

I’m assuming it was because of the weather and busy schedule, which is the reason why we didn’t go but knowing this sweet little girl was waiting around in the

cold to pursue her great plan is heart breaking. What I am asking if you are around Palmer Park today (May 17) please meet up there to show Mia our support.

My kids and I are going to reenact her plan for her today.”

That post had 50 likes and 37 comments, and helped get the job done, Donna Saraz said.

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This summer’s staff for Farm and Ranch Camps at The Center in Palos Park get ready for camp to open doors for the season this Sunday.

The Children’s Farm will begin its 78th season of camps. Campers ages 9 through 17 will arrive to enjoy two weeks of living at the farm, riding horses, caring for animals, hiking in the woods and creeks, making campfires, meeting new friends, and enjoying campouts, hayrides, games, and crafts. Older teenagers, ages 15 to 17, learn leadership and outdoor adventure skills, such as canoe-camping.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014

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Four coaches hang up whistles from the games they love

By Frank Gogola Much like a hearty stew, there are a plethora of ingredients — not all of them readily visi ble — that go into creating a high school sports coach.

Just ask a few well-seasoned ones.

Four area leaders who know the recipe quite well won't be around next year, however, to dispense more instruc tional servings to eager-to-learn student-athletes. Richards' John Chappetto, Oak Lawn's Janet Meyers, Marist's Denise Bromberek and Brother Rice's Paul Ickes all decided that the 2013-14 school year would be the last one in charge of their respective programs.

Bromberek completed her final assignment on Saturday, when the Lady RedHawks met Sandburg in a Class 4A sectional title game. The Lady Eagles brought her 12-year softball-coaching

Photo by Frank Gogola

John Chappetto

tenure at Marist to a halt with a victory.

Bromberek, who is moving out of state with her family, has been the Lady RedHawks' only varsity softball coach since Marist went coed.

She led the Lady RedHawks to a state championship two years ago.

According to Bromberek, devotion to both players and the sport itself are a must for any coach.

“It’s a lot of time commitment and a lot of patience,” she said.

“It’s a continuous love of the game that always brings me back every single year and every single offseason. And it’s just a love and passion for the girls.”

Along with that, a coach must be dedicated to all aspects of his or her position and be willing to continuously learn. Meyers, who stepped down as Oak Lawn’s girls’ basketball coach after 15 years, offered an illustration of that first part. “[Coaching] is like 10 percent of your paycheck, but sometimes it seems to take up 90 percent of your time,” she said. “Nobody coaches for the money because when you break it down, it’s not worth it. You’re not getting paid a lot of money [for it].

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Janet Meyers

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Denise Bromberek

Paul Ickes

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And then there were four

Class 4A Andrew Sectional

Catch a falling ball Sandburg reaches Class 4A softball semifinals Big defensive play secures Celtics’ win over Eagles

By Ken Karrson Providence Catholic turned last Wednesday’s Class 4A Andrew Sectional matchup with Sandburg into a real glove affair.

Specifically, Celtics outfielder Phil Kunsa did so with his circus grab of a sinking line drive. Instead of falling into the gap, Peter Paxinos’ hard-hit ball was speared by a diving Kunsa, who snuffed out an Eagles sixth-inning rally that had drawn them within a run.

That meant Sandburg was left to chase some more, and it never did catch up. Instead, Providence garnered an insurance marker to finalize a 5-3 victory that advanced it into last Saturday’s sectional

final opposite Lincoln-Way North.

The Phoenix earned their championship-game berth by blanking Stagg 1-0 in the other semifinal last Wednesday. Lincoln-Way North’s one-run triumph was its third straight in the playoffs, following regional conquests of Shepard (3-2) and Marist (4-3).

While Kunsa’s defensive gem provided the obvious highlight, it mattered more because the Celtics (24-14) already had a lead to protect. They built most of that advantage in the third inning by plating four unearned runs off Eagles starter Sean Leland.

A Sandburg error and hit batsmen gave Providence two runners with nobody out. Leland fanned

the next two men he faced, but the ubiquitous Kunsa extended the frame with an RBI single.

Before the side was finally retired, hits by Cam Galgano (two RBI) and pitcher Jake Godfrey (RBI) had ballooned the Celtics’ edge.

“I knew going into this game [that] runs were going to be [at] a premium,” Providence coach Mark Smith said. “They have three phenomenal pitchers — we knew that coming in. [When] you face pitching like this, it’s not about how many hits you get, it’s when you get them.

“Granted, we scored most of our runs in the third inning, but we strung hits together and they were all timely two-out hits. You’ve got (Continued on page 3)

Locals tabbed in MLB draft

By Frank Gogola

al amateur draft took place last week and counted among the first A future major-league career 67 picks was Orland Park native may or may not be in the offing, Sam Travis. A Providence Cathobut at least for one day some south- lic alumnus and junior at Indiana west suburban players drew the University, Travis was chosen by attention of pro baseball teams. Boston in the second round.

Major League Baseball’s annu- He was at his house watching

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Orland Park resident Sam Travis, a graduate of Providence Catholic and current member of Indiana University's baseball program, was picked in the second round of Major League Baseball's amateur draft last week.

the draft on the MLB Network with a few family members when he received a phone call from an area scout notifying him of the Red Sox’s intention to select him.

“It’s a dream come true [and] I’m very excited,” Travis said.

“It’s going to be very exciting to hopefully someday play in one of the most historic ballparks at Fenway.”

Travis said he’ll forgo his senior season at IU and join the Red Sox organization. In 2011, Travis was drafted out of high school by Cincinnati in the 40th round after helping Providence place second in Class 4A, but he felt more comfortable enrolling at IU instead of turning professional.

“At the time, I thought I needed to mature as a person and mature as a player and work on getting a good education,” Travis said.

“Looking back now I don’t regret that decision.”

The 6-foot, 210-pound first baseman was a unanimous choice as Big Ten Player of the Year this spring after batting .347 with 12 homers, 58 RBI, 55 runs and eight stolen bases in 13 attempts. Travis fielded his position at a .997 clip.

“I grew more than I expected, that’s for sure,” Travis said. “I wouldn’t trade [my time at Indiana] for the world. Indiana was an unbelievable experience and made me the man I am today.”

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By Frank Gogola

the corners by inducing a popout rifice fly had gotten Sandburg’s to Adamus in short left field. scoring underway.

Before the 2014 softball season By the time they finally broke “For most teams, they see my began, Sandburg senior shortstop through against Herold, the Lady size and see how small I am, so Cierra Adamus told Lady Eagles Redhawks were in arrears by four. they expect me to bunt all the coach Jim Fabianski she was going The Lady Eagles put up three of time,” Zarate said. “I just knew I to help lead them to a state title. those runs in their initial at-bat, was going to hit straight up right This past Monday Adamus did with junior Kristen Zarate’s two- after that. [I wanted to] just relax her part to ensure that her prom- RBI double serving as the critical at my at-bats and just let what ise wasn’t hollow. blow.

I’ve learned my whole life take Adamus, who began her high Zarate, who slapped the ball over there.” school career at Marian Catholic over a drawn-in infield, brought Soltis’ RBI single that drove and spent some time in right field home Katie Krzus and Maddie in Adamus completed the Lady earlier this spring, rose high to Hanley. Karli McLaughlin’s sac(Continued on page 2) snag a seventh-inning line drive and turned it into a game-ending double play by firing to second baseman Bri Soltis.

“Right off the bat I knew what was happening,” Adamus said.

“That ball came and I’m praying. I’m like, ‘Do not drop this ball. You know this is routine.

You got this.’

“And when I get it, I wasn’t sure if I was supposed to tag [the runner] or not because I didn’t know how far she was [from the base]. Everything was going so slow; it was like slow motion. [Soltis] was sitting there at [second] base, and it was just so perfect and so amazing, and that last play just made my senior year right there.”

It also sewed up a 4-2 victory over Naperville Central at the Class 4A North Central College Supersectional and sent Sandburg on to this weekend’s state semifinals at the EastSide Centre in East Peoria. The Lady Eagles (23-15), who won the 2010 state championship, meet fellow SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue member Lincoln-Way East Friday afternoon.

“Everybody comes alive in the playoffs,” Sandburg pitcher Sarah Herold said. “And here’s us — the underdogs. I consider us underdogs and we’re going to state.”

Herold certainly did her share to make that possible as she stopped the Lady Redhawks on six hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out eight and walking just two.

“My screwball and my riseball definitely [were] working,” she said. “I got some girls fishing for it, so it was nice.”

Naperville Central’s only runs were supplied by Kaitlyn Skarecky, who stroked a two-out single that deflected off Herold’s glove in the sixth and trickled into center Photo by Frank Gogola field. Emily Griskell relieved Her- Members of Sandburg’s softball team celebrate their supersectional old and left runners stranded at victory over Naperville Central Monday night.

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These gentlewomen are definitely starting some engines

Bartosh (Reprinted from Sept. 22, 2011) Suddenly, auto racing has become intriguing.

Once thought to be nothing but an activity for good, old Southern boys to engage in while waiting for crop harvesting time to arrive, the sport has taken on a far more metropolitan image in recent years. Steady TV airings of races certainly helped in that regard, and the arrival of Danica Patrick didn’t hurt, either.

While she hasn’t taken the racing world by storm in an accomplishment sense just yet, the attractive Patrick made her presence known to product marketers right away. Madison Avenue, meet a primped-up Gasoline Alley.

Since Patrick is more visually appealing than other professional drivers, it’s not surprising she’s become a spokesperson for various items, some of which are even related to her sport.

As advertisers have understood for years, pretty women are a can’t-miss sales option, rivaled only by babies and small, domesticated critters.

But while Patrick is considered the poster girl for femininity behind the wheel, she’s not the only woman in the driver’s seat. In fact, sisters Amber and Angela Cope have been parking their posteriors there since 2001.

Now, I’m not going to even pretend that I can differentiate between the various racing circuits. Much like professional boxing, the auto world has more governing bodies than a dozen third-world countries put together — I wouldn’t know NASCAR from a boxcar, or ARCA from

Orca.

To me, driving is driving, and the toughest test doesn’t come on an oval or some other geometrically shaped track. No, it’s found on a big-city expressway, where speeds seem to be only slightly slower than on race day and numerous distractions — texting, dining, make-up application — are thrown in for added thrills.

Considering my lack of familiarity with the world of wheels, I can’t say for sure whether the Cope sisters have racing experiences similar to those of Patrick.

But since their uncle, Derrike Cope, is a past Daytona 500 winner, I’m assuming so.

Truthfully, though, it doesn’t really matter. One look at the sisters tells me everything I need to know.

Several photos of them accompanied an emailed press release sent to me, announcing the Copes’ appearance in a Chicago event. Trust me when I say the women don’t exactly qualify as dirt-under-the-fingernails types.

Actually, it’s hard to tell, since their fingernails aren’t prominently displayed in the photos.

But other body parts are, particularly those best highlighted by standard racing apparel such as bikini tops, lacy undergarments and high heels.

I’m just guessing here, but Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhardt Jr. probably don’t own any clothing items like those.

And if they do, that certainly tops this story.

To be fair, there were a couple shots of the Copes in actual racing gear featured within the press release. It took a while before I looked for them.

Now before any of you start labeling me — or any of my Neanderthal buddies who would have also dawdled had he received the same email — a pig for not seeing beyond the obvious, I have just one thing to say: Blame it on the Copes.

They undoubtedly had approval over what got sent out on their behalf, and if they really wanted males to consider them only for their on-track skills, they’d have chosen to display themselves in a less-revealing manner. Nope, the thing they wanted to drive was guys over the edge.

Don’t believe me? Consider that “bombshell” was one of the words found in the written portion of the press release, and that one line of copy stated that “never had two women had the ability to distract more drivers than when Amber and Angela Cope set foot on the speedway.

Especially when those feet are housed in fashionable pumps and attached to shapely legs.

Excuse me for a moment while I splash some cold water on my face.

An item in the press release I found interesting — besides the pictures that is — was a statement that told of how the Copes had been “consistently racing since they were 9 years old.” Come on — is the writer counting foot races or the one to see which Cope could become prom queen first?

Unfortunately, I was unable to catch the Copes during their Chicago appearance, due to the fact I can’t run as fast as their cars. Who knows when they’ll be back, but it doesn’t matter.

There’s always lingerie football.

Class 4A Reavis Sectional

Third time no charm Vikings upended by revenge-minded Caravan

By Ken Karrson Third time a charm? Not for St. Laurence.

With two victories already collected against Mt. Carmel this spring, the Vikings appeared to have a psychological edge over the Caravan when the two Chicago Catholic League rivals renewed acquaintances in last Thursday’s Class 4A Reavis Sectional semifinal. But coach Pete Lotus suspected the 16-5 and 7-3 conquests his squad recorded earlier would mean little.

“It’s tough to beat anybody three times, especially a good team like that,” he said.

Lotus’ words proved prophetic. Behind pitcher Nelson Munoz, Mt. Carmel squeezed out a 3-2 win that kept its hopes for a state-championship repeat intact for a couple more days and halted St. Laurence’s best campaign ever under Lotus.

“It’s hard to think like that right now,” Lotus said, when complimented for the Vikings’ 2014 season as a whole.

After a few moments of consideration, though, he felt differently.

“It’s easy to sit there and look at the last game and be disappointed, but I’m very proud [of our guys],” Lotus said. “They won a lot of games and accomplished a lot.

It’s tough to see those guys go.”

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MLB draft (Continued from page 1) Travis’ coach at Providence, Mark Smith, spoke highly of him and said Travis had all the tools even as a prep athlete.

“He was a complete player, an intense kid [but] very modest,” Smith said. “[He] just went about his business [and] played the game the way you want all your kids to play. He was the best high school hitter I’d ever seen.”

Two other players with ties to Providence, pitchers Matt Trowbridge and Jake Godfrey, were

ers who’s moving on, Northern Illinois University-bound Brad Wood, dueled Munoz on even terms — at least after the first couple innings.

The Caravan did all of their scoring in those early at-bats, after which they were set down 16 times in succession by Wood.

However, Munoz, who was seeing only his second action since being injured in an automobile accident in early May, was virtually bulletproof. Although the Vikings (32-6) threatened a few times, they didn’t break through until the fifth inning — and even that uprising was gummed up by a double play.

Mt. Carmel’s defense pulled off two twin killings, threw out two St. Laurence runners at the plate and featured shortstop Jeremy Houston’s leaping grab of Mike Kornacker’s hard-hit liner. The latter occurred in the opening stanza and quieted a budding rally.

“It’s very, very frustrating,” Lotus said. “We had opportunities, but we didn’t do the things we’ve done all year. It would have been big for us to respond with even one run in the first.

“I really feel we could beat anybody with Brad or Mike as our pitchers, but we couldn’t get the big hit with guys on base — in games that are single elimination, that’ll cost you. Most of the year, we’ve done a good job of coming through in those situations and

scoring some runs.”

Houston also delivered offensively as he doubled in the Caravan’s first run and then tallied their second when he raced home on Scott Kapers’ two-out single.

Mt. Carmel scored again in the second on a combination of Greg Ploszaj’s double, Nick Wheeler’s sacrifice and Ako Thomas’ groundout.

The Caravan (31-8) did not hit safely after the second inning.

Wood finished with a five-hitter and four strikeouts.

As for Munoz, he survived some late threats, including in the sixth when St. Laurence put two men aboard with no one out before coming away empty. Munoz scattered seven hits, two of which — singles by Kornacker and Mike Miller — accounted for the Vikings’ production.

“He was definitely a guy we could have hit,” Lotus said of Munoz. “We’ve seen the equivalent, but he threw strikes and made the pitches he had to. It comes down to who makes plays and gets the timely hits.”

also draftees. Trowbridge, who just completed his junior year at Central Michigan University, was tabbed in the 13th round (391st overall) by Baltimore, while 2014 Celtic Godfrey was a 21st-round pick (643rd overall) by Atlanta.

Godfrey had committed earlier to Louisiana State University and may still opt for that destination.

Palos Heights native and former St. Laurence pitcher Zach Lewis was chosen by Pittsburgh in the 33rd round (1,001st overall) after his freshman year at Wabash Valley Junior College. In his initial collegiate campaign, Lewis went 11-0 with a 1.84 earned-run average and 93 strikeouts in 88 innings.

Two St. Rita products also will begin minor-league careers.

University of Texas center fielder Mark Payton was actually selected for the third time — he previously turned down contract offers from Minnesota (31st round) in 2010 and Cleveland (16th) in 2013.

As a Longhorns senior, Payton hit .326 with 38 RBI, 32 runs and 19 stolen bases. Defensively, he posted a .994 fielding percentage.

Those statistics made him attractive enough for the New York Yankees to use their seventh-round pick (212th overall) on him.

University of Louisville pitcher Joe Filomeno was a 15th-round selection (456th overall) by Texas.

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Adamus’ starring role on that defense might not have seemed possible a couple months ago when she was struggling with her fielding. She didn’t make it back to shortstop until Senior Night in mid-May.

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St. Laurence RBI: Kornacker, Miller. LP: Wood (7-2).

“Coach has a time before the season when we have a one-on-one talk, and I told him, ‘I’m your shortstop. I’m going to win state this year,’” Adamus said. “[But] I wasn’t even practicing the infield, and I really, really loved shortstop — that is my position. And in right field I wasn’t doing anything.” “[Assistant coach] Anna [Olson] and I took a chance on [Adamus] as a junior,” Fabianski said, “and it’s the best move that we ever made.”

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Although she hit a pop foul in this at-bat, Maddie Hanley and her Sandburg teammates enjoyed a good afternoon last Wednesday as they defeated Mother McAuley 3-0 at the Class 4A Reavis Sectional.

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Lady Eagles feeling super after winning sectional over Marist

By Frank Gogola Against a high-powered offense like Marist’s, Sandburg knew it needed a combination of strong pitching, stout defense and just enough hitting to slow the Lady RedHawks in the Class 4A Reavis Sectional final.

The Lady Eagles hit the trifecta on Saturday in Burbank.

Sarah Herold tossed a five-hitter over five-plus innings, she was backed by solid glove work, and Karli McLaughlin’s one-out single provided the deciding margin in a 2-1 outcome.

Sandburg’s triumph placed it in this past Monday’s North Central College Supersectional versus Naperville Central.

The result also concluded the coaching career of Denise Bromberek at Marist. She is relocating out of state with her family after spending 12 years in charge of the Lady RedHawks’ varsity program.

Emily Griskell had the Lady Eagles’ other RBI and also relieved Herold, who struck out five, in the sixth to earn a save. Griskell allowed just one baserunner while registering the game’s final four outs.

“They did awesome in the circle,” McLaughlin said of her two teammates. “Both of them hit their spots very well. Emily did a great job [after] coming in and Sarah did a great job holding them throughout.”

Marist (29-9-1) came into the contest averaging eight runs per game in three postseason outings, but it didn’t tally here until the sixth. The Lady RedHawks managed more than one hit in only one stanza.

“I did not expect it to be low-scoring,” Bromberek said of the game. “I expected us to score first and [for] us to continue to keep scoring.”

Sandburg (22-15) didn’t exactly tee off on Marist starter Zariya Gonzalez, either, but Griskell’s single drove in the Lady Eagles’ initial run in the second inning.

Courtesy runner Lauren Schultz, who was in for McLaughlin (single), crossed the plate on Griskell’s hit.

“I felt like we all wanted to come out here and show what we got, so scoring first really kind of put the game into perspective,” Griskell said. “I feel like we had energy the whole time — even when they scored against us, we didn’t let it keep us down. Knowing that we were on top of the energy instead of them, it was kind of exciting.”

Scoring on McLaughlin’s sixth-inning hit was Maddie Hanley.

“I just remember being real calm and just knowing that I had to get one through to score a run,” McLaughlin said. “It was big because Marist is a good team and they’re known to come back, so we needed more runs so we were safe. We did a great job holding them.”

McLaughlin’s RBI loomed particularly large after the Lady RedHawks broke through against Herold in the bottom of the sixth.

Vanessa Villasenor’s two-out double brought in Julie Trellicoso, who had beaten out an infield hit.

Prior to that, Herold had pretty much been in control.

“My screwball’s my best pitch,” she said, “and it seemed to move really well [on Saturday], especially against their best hitters.”

Having competent fielders stationed behind her helped, too.

“If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have pitched as good, so it’s nice to have them backing me up,” Herold

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Sandburg second baseman Bri Soltis gathers in a grounder and prepares to throw out a Mother McAuley runner last Wednesday in a Class 4A Reavis Sectional semifinal game. The Lady Eagles won 3-0 and went on to capture the sectional title with a victory over Marist on Saturday. said. “The defense was awesome. I think we all just wanted it a little more, so that drove everybody.”

Gonzalez surrendered eight hits and fanned five in a losing effort.

Sandburg 3 Mother McAuley 0 Herold also baffled Mighty Macs batters last Wednesday, which led the Lady Eagles to a sectional-semifinal win.

Just three Mother McAuley players reached base against Herold and none ventured beyond first. She spiced her performance with four strikeouts.

Macs freshman pitcher Holly Marousek threw commendably, but after wriggling out of secondand third-inning jams she was nicked in the fourth for the only run Sandburg really needed. No. 9 batter Brooke Heimerl collected the RBI, which came immediately after Marousek had rung up her seventh strikeout.

McLaughlin and Kristen Zarate singled ahead of Heimerl, the latter’s coming on a bunt.

McLaughlin and Zarate finished the day with five hits between them.

A Hanley double knocked in the Lady Eagles’ second run one inning later and a McAuley error on a ball hit by McLaughin

allowed Hanley to tally.

McAuley ended its season at 23-5.

Marist 8 Richards 1 The Lady RedHawks punched their ticket to the sectional final by rolling past the Lady Bulldogs last Tuesday.

Interestingly, Marist did significant damage with little input from star player Brooke Wyderski, who went 0-for-3 for one of the few times in her prep career. That didn’t matter, however, as several other Lady RedHawks picked up the slack.

Seven of them, in fact, were credited with at least one hit.

Four of those players notched a pair of safeties.

Brooke Wilson’s three-run double in the first inning was a pivotal blow, but Marist also received key hits from Amanda McIlhany, Trellicoso, Gonzalez, Villasenor and Madison Naujokas in its other scoring frames. Alexis Rogers and Wyderski each picked up an RBI on a groundout.

Gonzalez pocketed the pitching victory by firing a two-hitter and whiffing five. Sara Tobin’s third-inning homer was one of just four balls Richards (22-9) was able to put beyond the infield.

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Mother McAuley pitcher Holly Marousek threw well last Wednesday but still suffered a loss against Sandburg in a Class 4A Reavis Sectional semifinal contest.

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Trinity sports report

Postseason awards handed out to athletes

By Tim Cronin There was one piece of unfinished business after Andy Reidsma competed in the NAIA track meet.

He needed to be officially recognized by his school for all his good work throughout the 201314 season.

Reidsma, who placed a career-best third in the 10,000-meter run at the national meet and earned All-America honors in the process, completed his collegiate career by being named Trinity Christian College's Male Athlete of the Year for 2013-14. He leaves as the Trolls' record holder in the 3,000 and 5,000 runs, both marks set during the indoor season.

In addition to his track exploits, Reidsma's senior campaign featured a fourth place in the NAIA cross country final and a National Christian College Athletic Association cross country championship last fall. He was a proven commodity in the classroom, too, as evidenced by his earning scholar-athlete status.

Reidsma was also one of two

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Trinity athletes to receive the school's Athletic Leadership award. *** Senior volleyball player Jessica Wiltjer was selected as the Female Athlete of the Year and teammate Kirsten Harms collected the other Athletic Leadership award. The two helped the Trolls advance to the NAIA Championship for the first time last fall, Wiltjer doing so by being the team leader in attack percentage and No. 2 in kill percentage.

The middle blocker was second nationally in total blocks. *** A good softball season resulted in a quartet of Trolls from that sport receiving recognition.

Pitcher/third baseman Brianna Brugioni collected an All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference first-team spot, thanks to a 9-4 regular-season record that included two shutouts and a 1.94 earnedrun average. Captain Mattie McGuire scored a second-team AllCCAC berth for her work in the circle and at first base, and leadoff hitter Anna Phillips (.335) joined

McGuire on the latter squad.

Senior Michelle Interrante was feted for her academics as she collected a hat trick of scholar-athlete baubles from the NAIA, NCCAA and CCAC. *** Trinity's baseball team also had a few honorees, including All-CCAC first-teamers Mark Munizzi and Joe McCaw. Steve Brewer was a second-team selection, and the trio of Vince Van Schouwen, Peter Krygsheld and Taylor Boice, were chosen for the conference's All-Academic squad.

Boice matched Interrante by also collecting scholar-athlete honors from the NAIA and NCCAA. One non-athlete who was recognized at Trinity's awards ceremony was Dr. Steve Timmermans.

The college president was presented the Rich Kooy Award for off-the-field contributions to the athletic program as a whole. He spearheaded the development of athletic facilities, including the Schaaf fields on Route 83 and the expansion of the gymnasium complex.

Thanks to three Lincoln-Way North miscues, the Chargers (1719) weren’t without baserunners.

However, not until the seventh did they start off an inning by getting a man aboard.

Ethan Glaza’s double immediately put him in scoring position, but from there Calderon retired three consecutive batters with none of the balls leaving the infield. While some might question why Stagg coach Matt O’Neill didn’t have one of his batters lay down a sacrifice bunt and advance Glaza to third, he refused to second-guess his strategy.

“I didn’t feel bunting there was the right move because we had to try to get a big inning,” O’Neill said.

“If the game went into extra innings, they’re pretty deep in pitching, so I didn’t know when we were getting another chance like that.”

Although his club finished with a sub-.500 ledger, O’Neill does “not think there’s a better 17-19 team out there.” And considering how much the Chargers evolved from the start of the 2014 season, his claim holds

more than a little validity.

“I probably didn’t have the highest expectations going into the year because we had so many variables and we didn’t know what some guys could do,” O’Neill said.

“But I don’t know if I’ve ever had a better group of seniors. In my mind, we won some games because of that.

“I know you can’t really teach someone to be a leader, but I hope this junior group learned some things about what it means to be a team.”

(Continued from page 1) to do that to advance.”

Godfrey, who became a 21st-round selection in last week’s Major League Baseball amateur draft, kept Eagles bats pretty well in check through four innings. Dan Santiago’s fielder’s choice ruined Godfrey’s shutout bid in the fifth, then Sandburg (249) put a legitimate scare into the Celtics during its next at-bat.

Jim Roche’s single, a hit batsman and walk to Alec Martinez filled the sacks. After Godfrey recorded Statistics two outs, Mike Jentel singled in a pair of teammates to shave the Providence Catholic 004 000 1 — 5 Eagles’ deficit to one. Kunsa’s catch Sandburg 000 012 0 — 3 came next.

Providence Catholic 3B: Galgano, God “He probably ran a good 25 or 30 frey. RBI: Galgano 2, Godfrey 2, Kunsa. feet [to reach the ball],” Sandburg WP: Godfrey. assistant coach Chuck Peters said.

Sandburg RBI: Jentel 2, Santiago. LP: “There were probably about 700 Leland. people there and you heard the breath come out of them.

Stagg 000 000 0 — 0 “You never know what would Lincoln-Way North 000 010 x — 1 have happened, but that would Stagg 2B: Glaza. LP: Strus. have put us up by a run and it’s Lincoln-Way North WP: Calderone. pretty tough to get momentum back that late.”

Spared having to climb out of a hole, the Celtics dug a slightly bigger one for the Eagles when Galgano and Godfrey slugged back-to-back triples off Matthias Dietz in the top of the seventh.

“It’s a tough way to go out,” Sandburg head coach Jim Morsovillo said. “We had one bad inning [and] their kid made a phenomenal catch. I’m proud of the kids coming back when we were chasing four [runs].”

“Give Godfrey credit,” Peters said. “He was in a lot of 2-0 counts and we were putting the ball in play, but he kept his composure.”

That was a bit tougher for Eagles players afterward, knowing their postseason journey had come Photo by Jeff Vorva to a halt.

Sandburg pitcher Matthias Dietz fires a pitch to a Providence “There’s nothing you’re going Catholic batter last Thursday. to be able to say that’s going to make them feel any better,” Peters said. “Only one team [in Class 4A] is happy at the end of the year.

“They tried their hardest and we were proud of them. We came a long way from when we struck out 14 times against [Lemont pitcher Jake] Letz a month ago.”

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Chicago Christian's 3,200-meter relay team placed eighth at the Class 1A state track meet in Charleston while eclipsing a school-record time in the event that had stood since 1988. The foursome completed the race in 8 minutes, 12.65 seconds, a drop of 29 seconds from the time they posted in the Suburban Christian Conference meet two weeks earlier. Pictured (from left) are coach Jake Christiensen, Chad Ellens, Luke Boss, Orland Park's Ben Friesen, Josh VanDyk and coach Neil Okuley.

Moraine women's tennis coach Baseball skills evaluations to Tatra Foundation sponsoring Nicole Selvaggio will instruct camps take place at Oak Lawn H.S. youngsters entering grades 5-12 in Oak Lawn High School will host a baseball-skills evaluation on Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be presented by U.S. Baseball Academy and My Pro Day. The session is open to players aged 6-18, regardless of ability level. For more information, visit www.MyProDay.com

Summer sports camps to be held at Richards

Summer camps in several sports will be presented by Richards’ varsity coaches during the month of June.

Football, softball, and boys’ and girls’ volleyball camps will all be held June 16-19. A baseball skills camp and girls’ basketball camp both run June 23-26, and a second baseball camp will be presented in a pair of two-day blocks: June 30 and July 1, and July 7 and 8.

Registration fees and participants’ ages vary. For more details on any of the programs, contact the following: Tony Sheehan (football; 499-2550, ext. 5353, or 3079076), Lindsey Gierman (softball; 499-2550 or Lindsey.Gierman@ chsd218.org), Troy Grevengoed (volleyball; 499-2550, ext. 5286 or troy.grevengoed@chsd218.org), or Brian Wujcik (baseball; 4992550, ext. 5184).

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(Continued from page 1) "You have to do it for the right reasons. You have to love what you’re doing. You have to be willing to put in the time and let it become part of your life because it does end up taking over a large part of your life.”

Ickes, who headed up Rice's volleyball program for 22 years, echoed Meyers' sentiments. He said coaching goes well beyond Lincoln-Way North 1 games and practice sessions.

Stagg 0 “One thing that I’ve always A key to the Chargers’ seclived by when I talk to people who ond-half resurgence this season look into becoming a head coach was their ability to play relatively in particular is if you’re going to mistake-free ball during that span. be successful at it, for every hour Things didn’t go completely haythat you’re on the court, you’re wire for Stagg last Wednesday, but two hours at a desk or breaking the two errors it committed both down film or doing bus schedules happened in the fifth inning. And or putting together tournament those miscues helped the Phoenix brackets," Ickes said. "[It's] all of collect the contest’s only run. those things and it’s a huge time As a result, the Chargers’ commitment to be able to do that." superb tournament run ended.

Chappetto was Richards' boys' Stagg pitcher Max Strus took a head basketball coach for a dozen loss despite giving up just four hits years, one of which ended with and one free pass. Mound counthe Bulldogs owning a Class 4A terpart David Calderone yielded Photo by Jeff Vorva only two hits while fanning five Chris Stearns slides home with a run for Sandburg last Thursday championship, and has spent a total of 21 years involved with the and walking one. versus Providence Catholic at the Class 4A Andrew Sectional. sport. He referenced University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie's "Ten toes in" slogan when breaking down what makes a good leader but added that outside life can't be neglected.

“If you’re not committed, if you aren’t in it, if you don’t have 10 toes in, you’re not going to be a good head coach," Chappetto said.

"You’re not going to fully reach the potential you have as a coach or, even worse, you’re not going to be able to get your players to where they need to get. You have to commit yourself to it [and] be willing to do it.

"But [you] also have [to have] outlets that are non-related to your sport — be a golfer, stay in shape, go on vacations, do whatever it takes because if [coaching is] all you do, you’re going to end up probably hating it. You have to have other stuff in life to be happy about.”

As classroom instructors, Chappetto, Meyers, Ickes and Bromberek all understand the value of Photo by Jeff Vorva Sandburg's Julian Gutierrez lets everyone know he is safe during last Thursday's Class 4A Andrew learning, and they said coaches Sectional game against Providence Catholic. The Eagles weren't safe at the end, though, as they can't exempt themselves from the same thing. suffered a 5-3 loss to the Celtics.

The Tatra Foundation will sponsor a soccer camp for children aged 5-12 and ski-jumping school for ages 7-12 this summer.

Hickory Hills will be one of two sites for the soccer camp. Ski jumping will be held at a facility specializing in that. The cost of the latter is $275, which includes two bus trips.

For more information, call 7280464 or visit info@ultrafoundation.org.

the fundamentals of her sport July 7-10. Sessions for those in grades 5-8 will go from 9-10:30 a.m. each day, with ones for grades 9-12 to follow from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

The cost of each camp is $70, and all three will be held in the school's new Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium.

For more information, call 9745727 or visit www.morainevalley. edu/Athletics.

Girls' basketball camp to be Moraine to conduct summer offered at SXU St. Xavier University women's sports camps Moraine Valley College will conduct three youth sports camps this summer.

Athletic director and former men's basketball coach Bill Finn will lead a hoops camp from July 14-17 for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Each session will run from 9-10:30 a.m. The camp is designed to develop and improve fundamental basketball skills through instruction, group and individual drills, and team play.

Former Cyclones volleyball coach Gloria Coughlin will host a camp in that sport July 14-17 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. The program, which is open to players entering grades 5-9, will improve fundamental skills through individual attention and group work.

COACHING HIGHLIGHTS Denise Bromberek • 2012 Class 4A title John Chappetto • 2008 Class 4A title; 9 consecutive conference titles Paul Ickes • 11 regional titles in past 12 years Janet Meyers • 28-2 record, regional title in 2013-14 “Your classroom discipline kind of goes hand-in-hand with your coaching with the way you handle your team and how you handle your classroom,” said Meyers, who took over a new technology job at Oak Lawn this past year after previously teaching business and computer classes.

“Definitely the planning that you put into it as a teacher is important as a coach [and] your time management becomes important. I think motivation in the classroom and on the floor are very similar and go together.”

Ickes, who has taught senior religion at Brother Rice, said he learns nearly as much from his players as he teaches.

“I really think that sports can teach young people," he said. "It’s a different kind of classroom that’s a gymnasium instead of a typical classroom, [but] it's a classroom, and I actually think there’s times and ways where you can have an even bigger impact on the lives of students because you’re with them several hours a day for several months. We spend a lot of time together and you get to know your student-athletes at a lot of different levels.

“If you keep the student-athlete first and foremost, if you communicate well — not just with them but with everyone that’s within your program — if you’re well organized, if you have a vision and you can invite people to become a part of that vision, then I think you’re successful, no matter what the win-loss record is. But I think a lot of times the [good] win-loss record follows if you take care of

basketball coach Bob Hallberg will host his annual basketball camp for girls aged 7-15 the week of June 16-20 at the Shannon Center.

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

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

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

For more information, call Laura Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785. all those other things.”

Bromberek, who has taught English at Marist, said she, too, has incorporated some of the same strategies into both her teaching and coaching.

“As a teacher I try to take the discipline that I have in the classroom and impart it to the athletes as well,” Bromberek said.

“If you can focus mentally, it will greatly help your performance on the field, and vice-versa.

"I try to take the same discipline I use with the girls, the same expectations I have for them, and I bring that into the classroom.

I enjoy being a coach inside the classroom and outside the classroom.”

Chappetto, who has taught social studies and geography at Richards, said seeing student-athletes succeed academically and then do well in college is “sometimes better than a win.”

“On the basketball court, I am a teacher, whether it’s teaching the game or teaching kids the importance of academics," he said.

"That always played into the way I talked to my teams, for sure.

“I’ve had an opportunity to go and watch my players play in college, and it’s a truly rewarding experience. It’s one of those things that you don’t think about when you get into coaching, but once it starts you’re like, ‘Wow, this is cool,’ and you feel like you’ve helped them out.”

Even with the best preparations, sometimes on-field success is determined, at least in part, by good fortune. All four coaches agreed that a little bit of luck — good tournament seeding, a fortuitous bounce of the ball or arrival of a better-than expected athlete on the roster, for example — factors into team achievements.

As for their future plans, Ickes will become the athletic director at St. Ignatius, Chappetto will continue teaching at Richards with an eye on college coaching and Bromberek may also pursue something in the collegiate ranks down the road.

Like Chappetto, Meyers plans to retain her teaching position at her present high school. But with a son who hasn't yet reached the age of 1, Meyers said she doesn't see coaching "happening in the near future."

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CYNTHIA A. RIDDLE AKA CYNTHIA RIDDLE, THE TOWNHOMES OF GEORGIN WOODS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 24841 14416 South 90th 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 April 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 14416 South 90th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-221001-1006. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $171,710.09. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 24841 TJSC#: 34-8249 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE, F O R � CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH T R U S T � 2007-18, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH C E R T I F I C A T E S � SERIES 2007-18; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MICHAEL P. CODY; KELLI L. CODY; STATE BANK O F � COUNTRYSIDE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL P. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS A N D � LEGATEES OF KELLI L. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 09 CH 9909 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 20, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 24-30-323-006-0000.

Commonly known as 12555 South 69th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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 the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 0 9 0 4 9 4 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610413

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����������������� For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ADELE KEALY AKA ADELE T. KEALY, SALT CREEK CREDIT UNION, CATALINA VILLAS CONDOMINIUM II ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 10923 15123 Heather Ct. 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 April 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 15123 Heather Ct., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-200027-1028. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $212,882.72. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 10923 TJSC#: 34-8098 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, O N � BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME E Q U I T Y � ASSET TRUST 2002-2, HOME EQUITY P A S S - T H R O U G H � CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � BRIAN W. SMITH, MARY T. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S . � D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 3017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 27, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-26-305-008-0000.

Commonly known as 12416 South Iroquois Road, Palos Park, IL 60464.

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 Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610486

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION A.J. SMITH FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM GEORGE A/K/A GEORGE WILLIAM, LOVELY GEORGE, PNC BANK N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, MISSION HILLS- ORLAND PARK, L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2012 CH 36289 17549 SAN BERNARDINO DRIVE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 17549 SAN BERNARDINO DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-204-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story residence. The judgment amount was $474,479.27. 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 45149. 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. 45149 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 2012 CH 36289 TJSC#: 34-7629 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN I N T E R E S T � TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . � VALDAS KERULIS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R � COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; Defendants, 11 CH 26548 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 16, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 18, 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. 23-14-106-007-0000.

Commonly known as 8717 WEST VAIL DRIVE, 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 1115605.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I611527

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL McELREE, individually, ADELINE McELREE, individually, MICHAEL McELREE, as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated February 20, 2006 known as the Michael A. McElree Living Trust, ADELINE McELREE, as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated February 20, 2006 known as the Adeline McElree Living Trust, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2006 KNOWN AS THE MICHAEL A. McELREE LIVING TRUST, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2006 KNOWN AS THE ADELINE McELREE LIVING TRUST, HERITAGE CONDOMINIUM PHASE III ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 52686 8810 W. 140 STREET #1A 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 May 28, 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 8810 W. 140 STREET #1A, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-400-044-1011.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $177,816.45. Sale terms: 10% 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: HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 372-4000. 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. HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 372-4000 Attorney Code. 46359 Case Number: 10 CH 52686 TJSC#: 34-9416 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 ONEWEST BANK, FSB (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK, FSB) Plaintiff, -v.THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 12/11/2006 A/K/A TRUST NO. 6975, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY U/T/A DATED 12/11/2006 A/K/A TRUST NO. 6975, 11323-27-31 ROBERTS ROAD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ROSEMARY MARTINOTTI (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 022780 11327 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT F 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 15, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 11327 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT F, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-132-1006. 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 14-13-22142. 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. 14-13-22142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 022780 TJSC#: 34-6932 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.

I608694

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � JOSE CANDELAS A/K/A JOSE REFUGIO C A N D E L A S ; � ELSA CANDELAS A/K/A ELSA PATRICIA C A N D E L A S ; � BANK OF AMERICA, NA; CITY OF CHICAGO; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 36415 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 9, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 11, 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. 18-34-411-020-0000.

Commonly known as 8607 SOUTH KEAN AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 0920031.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610588

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET GORDON MAY LIVING TRUST DTD 09/05/97, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE MARGARET GORDON MAY LIVING TRUST DTD 09/05/97, ROBERT MAY AKA BOB MAY, ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, HIDDEN VALLEY CONDOMINIUMS, UNIT THREE, ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 15782 10845 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 1B 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 1, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10845 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 1B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-091-1002, Property Index No. 2314-400-091-1017. The real estate is improved with a brick condominium; attached parking. 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 PA1104237. 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. PA1104237 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 15782 TJSC#: 34-5455 I609610

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.

I609405

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.

I609424

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT J. GRAH, JILL M. SOUTHCOMB, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 13 CH 016283 15640 PEACHTREE DRIVE 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 25, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 2, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15640 PEACHTREE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-408-004. 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 14-12-37536. 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. 14-12-37536 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016283 TJSC#: 34-5628 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.

I609888

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ACCESS CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff, v s . � FRANK EVERS A/K/A FRANK B. EVERS; C H E S T N U T � CHESTNUT HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANK E V E R S � A/K/A FRANK B. EVERS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN O W N E R S � AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 13 CH 26254 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 31, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9147 S. Roberts Road, Unit 208 Hickory Hills, II. 60457.

P.I.N. 23-01-306-027-1016 & 23-01-306-027-1032.

The mortgaged real estate is a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Greg Czaicki at Plaintiff's Attorney, Walinski & Associates, P.C., 221 North LaSalle, Chicago, Illinois 60601-1320. (312) 704-0771.

5 0 0 0 8 / G C � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610524

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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 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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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 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 more information regarding financing, business opportunities and/or work-at-home opportunities in this newspaper, we urge our readers to contact the Better Business Bureau, 330 N. Wabash Ave. #2006, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 832-0500.

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Thursday, June 12, 2014 Section 2

Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This Week Father's Day at The Farm

Fathers are invited to a free visit to the Children’s Farm at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, on Father’s Day, June 15.

The Children’s Farm will be open from 1 to 4 p.m., as it is every Saturday and Sunday this summer. Visitors to the farm can tour the barns and see the farm animals. Pigs, lambs, calves, goats, bunnies, chicks, and ducklings are waiting to greet farm visitors. Families are invited into each animal pen by a farm volunteer who helps children to touch and learn about the animal. According the Farm program coordinator Kay Ardizzone, the farm is a hands-on opportunity for children to experience the life of the farm. Complimentary pony rides and/or hayrides are offered every weekend throughout the summer, work and weather permitting.

Admission to the farm is $5 per person, or by a $75 annual family pass. No reservations are required on the weekends from 1 until 4 pm. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Shoot a Music Video — 4 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will hold a program to teach students how to shoot and edit their very own music video.

• Bike Maintenance with Performance Bike — 2 to 3:30 p.m. today, learn how to fix and take care of your bicycle.

• At the Wayside with the U.S. Army - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 13, The Bridge will team with the U.S. Army to host their Friday Night Live event with live music from At the Wayside and food from Chicken Wild.

• Tomorrow’s Alliance with Fannie May — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

June 14, High School Saturday event with live music from Tomorrow’s Alliance (rock) and a chocolate tasting from Fannie May. • Ukulele — 2 to 3 p.m. June 17, 18 and 19, learn how to play the Ukulele (a popular Hawaiian instrument).

• Start a Summer Business with Junior Achievement — 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 17 and 24, The Bridge will team with Junior Achievement to teach students the basics of starting their own business and turning their ideas

into a reality.

• Chicago Sky Basketball Game — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 18, The Bridge will take students to see Chicago’s own WNBA team take on the New York Liberty at Allstate Arena.

• Canoeing at Lake Katherine — 10 to 12:30 p.m. June 19, students will spend the morning paddling through the peaceful lake.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

For information, call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org/

Children’s Farm Camp season

The Children’s Farm in Palos Park begins its seventy-eighth season of camp this Sunday, June 15. Campers ages nine through seventeen will arrive to enjoy two weeks of living at the farm, riding horses, caring for animals, hiking in the woods and creeks, making campfires, meeting new friends, and enjoying campouts, hayrides, games, and crafts. Older teenagers, ages 15-17, learn leadership and outdoor adventure skills, such as canoe-camping.

Later in the summer, one and two week sessions of overnight camp begin on June 29, July 13, July 20, and July 27. Day Camps are also offered for one week sessions throughout the summer, for children in grades 2 through 7. There are still some open spots in some sessions in the 2014 season roster.

Interested families should contact camp director Amy DiDominicis at 361-3650 as soon as possible. The Children’s Farm is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. More information is available at www. thecenterpalos.org.

Art classes

New six-week sessions of summer adult art classes begin soon at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. The Log Cabins are located in the woods and feature the natural beauty of the Palos area.

On Monday, June 16, Silversmithing Classes with Dan Snyder begin at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Weaving classes with Nettie Botts begin on Wednesday morning, June 18, at 9:30 a.m. Lapidary with Larry Rothenberg begins Monday, June 23 at 9:00 a.m.

Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Call The Center at 361-3650 or check the website:www.thecenterpalos. org.

Moraine Valley Movie in the Moonlight

Moraine Valley Community College begins its free Movie in the Moonlight summer series starting with “Frozen Sing-ALong” this Saturday, June 14, at 8:30 p.m. Follow the bouncing snowflake to sing along with favorites, including the Oscar-winning song “Let It Go,” from the hit Disney movie.

The college also will show “Muppets Most Wanted” on Saturday, July 12, at 8:30 p.m., and “Rio 2” on Saturday, Aug.16, at 7:45 p.m.

The movies will be shown on a 16-foot inflatable screen on the Gateway, between Buildings F and M, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Bring your own blanket, chairs and food, or purchase popcorn, candy and pop from a concession stand. Alcohol is not allowed on the campus. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. The movie is subIsland Rendezvous Experience life in the 18th ject to change.

For more information, call century and learn more about fur trade along the Des Plaines 974-5375.

River during the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 31st annual “Island Rendezvous.”

The free, family-oriented event will be held this Saturday Papercraft workshop and Sunday, June 14 and 15, at The Log Cabin Center for the Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway Romeo Road in Romeoville. Ac- in Palos Park, will offer a pativities will take place on both percraft workshop on Tuesday, days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

June 24, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Free parking and shuttle ser- Ann Fowler will teach stuvice will be provided. For more dents to make greeting cards information, call the Isle a la with brass stencils using ink, Cache Museum at 815-886-1467 glitter, and paint. The workshop or visit ReconnectWithNature. cost of $18 plus a $6 materials org for a full schedule of activ- fee. Advance registration is reities. quired. For more, call 361-3650.

Upcoming

Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast

by Jeraldine Saunders LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A little self-discipline goes a long way.

You may not be able to control circumstances or other people, but you can control yourself. Both good habits and small economies pay off this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spare the rod and spoil the child.

Your inner child may pine for an avenue of expression, but is stifled by restrictions this week. Bide your time and immerse yourself in beauty and refinement.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Knowing the difference between passion and love could become essential in the week ahead. Performing routine duties as agreed may show others that you’re true blue and reliable.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The story of the “little engine that could” offers a valuable lesson. The most insurmountable obstacles can be conquered if you’re patient. Wait until the second half of the week to make your move.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Good sailors follow the wind.

If the seas begin to get rough head for a safe harbor of familiar faces and places. Avoid entering into new contractual obligations in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be challenged by ambitions that conflict with your relationships this week. Keep your promises and don’t be tempted to break off a relationship over a simple misunderstanding.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Spinning wheels may lead to fortune or a fall. You may go nowhere without outside help.

You’re enthusiastic and are anxious to make a change, but could lose traction in the first half of the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A penny saved is a penny earned.

This isn’t the time to gamble with your spare change or emotions.

You may be titillated by flirtatious experiences from an unexpected source this week.

Top Country Albums

Top Pop Albums

Top DVD Rentals

1. Just As I Am, Brantley Gilbert, VALORY 2. Rewind, Rascal Flatts, Big Machine Records 3. Here’s to the Good Times, Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville 4. Crash My Party, Luke Bryan, Capitol Nashville 5. Storyline, Hunter Hayes, Atlantic 6. The Outsiders, Eric Church, Universal Nashville 7. Blue Smoke, Dolly Parton, Sony Masterworks 8. Mud Digger: Volume 5, various Artists, Average Joe’s Ent. 9. Riser, Dierks Bentley, Capitol Nashville (Universal) 10. Based on a True Story..., Blake Shelton, Warner Bros.

1. Ghost Stories, Coldplay, Parlophone/Atlantic 2. Just As I Am, Brantley Gilbert, VALORY 3. Xscape, Michael Jackson, Epic 4. Frozen, Soundtrack, Walt Disney Records 5. Turn Blue, The Black Keys, Nonesuch 6. Now 50, Various Artists, UMe 7. Behind the Light, Phillip Phillips, Interscope Records

1. The Monuments Men, 20th Century Fox, PG-13 2. Pompeii, Tristar Pictures, PG-13 3. Ride Along, Universal Pictures, PG-13 4. About Last Night, Screen Gems, R 5. That Awkward Moment, Focus Features, R 6. The Nut Job, Open Road Films, PG 7. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, 20th Century Fox, PG

8. The Fault in Our Stars, 8. I, Frankenstein, Lionsgate, Soundtrack, Atlantic PG-13 9. The New Classic, Iggy Aza- 9. Devil’s Due, 20th Century lea, Island/Def Jam Fox, R 10. Rewind, Rascal Flatts, Big 10. Vampire Academy, The Weinstein Company, PG-13 Machine Records

It seems like movies based on books are becoming all the rage.

With films based upon books like “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Twilight” being made into movies, it’s becoming much more of a popular commodity. "Edge of Tomorrow" is part of that trend, by being based on the book “All You Need Is Kill,” by Hiroshi Sakurazaka.

The concept of the movie revolves around Lt. Col. Bill Cage, played by Tom Cruise. Cage is not a soldier. He is just a talking head for the United Defense Force, who uses him to get people to support the war and to join the military. He’s basically a wimpy character who’s afraid of war as we see when he talks to Gen. Brigham, played by Brendan Gleeson.

Gen. Brigham orders Cage to go to the front line of battle to film a speech. If he says yes we have no movie, so Cage says no and then we see the patented Tom Cruise running technique as he runs out of the office. That leads to Cage getting arrested and waking up back at a military base.

Long story short — Cage gets branded a traitor and is sent into war, but when when he dies

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto he gets sent back to the time when he wakes up at the military base. This aspect of the movie resembles “Groundhog Day” and “Source Code.” In those films the past kept getting repeated until a favorable ending was created. This movie is reminiscent of a lot of war movies also. There are scenes that resemble “Pearl Harbor” and “Alien” among others.

On one of his redoes, Cage meets Rita Vrataski, played by Emily Blunt. She’s a super soldier and can help him save the world from the evil creatures who are taking over. Every time he goes back, she trains him to be a better soldier. He has to re-explain his situation to her every time he goes back.

Thankfully the movie doesn’t reshow everything each time he reawakens or that would be pretty boring and unnecessary.

There’s a little comedy tossed in the film every once in a while, not a lot, but just enough to break through the seriousness.

Tom Cruise does a good job in this film even with such a shallow character. All characters in this film are shallow. None of the characters are really memorable, most of them are interchangeable solders. Even the main characters Cage and Rita seem like they could be anyone and it wouldn’t change the film much.

We don’t even know anything about the enemy, except that they want to take over the world.

What are they is apparently not important, but it would be nice to know what they are. If you want back story or emotion, this is not the movie for you because it pretty much has no emotion or backstory. That’s pretty much the only thing that could make this film any better.

It does what it promises. It delivers action and a lot of it.

If you’re looking for action and you like Tom Cruise, this movie is perfect for you.

Tony Pinto’s grade: A-

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by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK: “JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT”: After becoming the new Captain Kirk of “Star Trek,” Chris Pine reboots another adventure franchise as novelist Tom Clancy’s CIA hero, seen here early in his espionage career (not unlike Ben Affleck’s Ryan in “The Sum of All Fears”). Under the tutelage of an agency veteran (Kevin Costner, enjoyably comfortable in the part), the title analyst tries to thwart a terrorist plot against the U.S. aimed at dismantling the nation’s economy. Additional cast members include Kenneth Branagh —who also directed the film — and Keira Knightley. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “NON-STOP”: The title also could describe the pace of Liam Neeson’s action-hero work since his success with “Taken.” He’s back in that mode in this effective airplane thriller casting him as a federal air marshal who receives texts threatening that fellow passengers will die, one every few minutes, unless a huge ransom is paid. Neeson expectedly is the main show here, but he has impressive co-stars including Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery (“Downton Abbey”), Corey Stoll

(“House of Cards”) and recent Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o (“12 Years a Slave”). DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “TRUE DETECTIVE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: At the same time he was en route to an Academy Award for “Dallas Buyers Club,” Matthew McConaughey also was riveting television viewers — in tandem with Woody Harrelson — in this intense HBO drama. They play former police detective partners brought back together to relive a Louisiana serial murder case, with more tragedy very possibly resulting years later.

Michelle Monaghan, Kevin Dunn, Elizabeth Reaser, Clarke Peters and Jay O. Sanders are among other stars of the atmospheric mystery.

DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by creator/writer/executive producer Nic Pizzolatto, executive producer Scott Stephens and composer T Bone Burnett; deleted scenes; “Inside the Episode” featurettes. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “TIM’S VERMEER”: A favorite on the film festival circuit, this documentary follows the quest of inventor Tim Jenison to re-create “The Music Lesson” ... one of the most acclaimed of Johannes Vermeer’s photo-like paintings, created a century and a half before photography even existed. Comedic magicians Penn (Jillette) & Teller are the creative forces behind the movie; actor Martin Mull, who’s

also a painter, and English artist David Hockney also appear. *** (PG-13: P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ALAN PARTRIDGE”: Oscar-nominated recently for the script he co-wrote for “Philomena,” in which he acted as well, Steve Coogan also wrote and stars in this dark-comedy sequel to several of his British television projects. Now a radio personality who doesn’t — or can’t — censor himself, Partridge may be the only person who can keep a just-fired colleague (Colm Meaney) from harming the other staffers he’s taken hostage. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “RIZZOLI & ISLES: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON”: The TNT mystery series inspired by Tess Gerritsen’s novels is about to resume, but these episodes mark the last appearances by the late Lee Thompson Young as Detective Barry Frost. Fellow Boston cop Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and medical examiner Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) still have a variety of murder cases to concern them ... one involving Isles’ biological father (John Doman) as the alleged perpetrator. Lorraine Bracco, Bruce McGill and Jordan Bridges (son of Beau Bridges) also continue as cast regulars. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

St. Nick hosts Father’s Day food fest St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is hosting a Father’s Day weekend food festival on June 14-15.

Some of the food includes, souvlaki, that is made with pork tenderloin, hand trimmed and cut. The pieces are marinated in an age-old secret recipe and assembled onto 10-inch skewers with onions and green peppers.

Then it is cooked on the grill and offered to visitors in an entrée, which includes Greek pilaf, feta cheese, olives and bread.

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is located at 10301 S. Kolmar, Oak Lawn.

There will also be kids’ attractions, a live band, a D.J., Greek dance troupe performances and more.

The hours are 4 to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 3 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $2 (children 12 and under are free).

Contact 708-636-5460. Web www.stnicholasil.org.

—Submitted by St. Nicholas Church

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Souvlaki, (Shishkabob) is being grilled for guests at the St. Nicholas Greek Festival in Oak Lawn.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Get stoked. Your passions may be stirred by a new enthusiasm or challenges in the first half of the week, but don’t let them boil over. Keep your temper in check and wait to make changes and decisions.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A token of love doesn’t need to cost a lot. Gentle, harmony loving Venus is in your sign and may stir up feelings of affection. Romantic overtures get a better reception late in the week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Judiciously reserve judgment. You could make critical mistakes in the first half of the week. Wait until everything simmers down before you make irrevocable decisions or life altering changes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cold hard facts clear the air. Balance the checkbook or perform other detail oriented tasks early in the week. Exercise thrift this week and you will be sure to maintain a handle on financial security.

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Out & About

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

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen

by Wolfgang Puck

Chocolate hazelnut spread “How are we going to keep the children busy this summer?”

In some parts of the country, the school break is quickly approaching, while it’s already begun elsewhere. Regardless of the timetable, you’ll hear that one big question. Certainly, many families are planning for vacations and excursions, summer camps, sports activities, play dates and lessons.

But what about downtime? Every summer, there are hours, even days, when children are simply home. I know this well as the father of two grade school-aged sons and two more young men.

Parents everywhere give special thought to how they can lure their kids away from TV, video game consoles, computers and smartphones. Sure, all those electronic devices can help keep children amused, as long as you set limits on time and monitor content. But I’d also like to suggest another activity to share with your children, one that sometimes gets overlooked: cooking.

My two young boys love to cook with their mother and me. They’ll assemble Panini with their choices of bread, sliced meats, cheeses and condiments, then cook them (closely supervised, of course) on a countertop electric panini machine. Or together we’ll select ripe, juicy fruit from the farmers’ market, such as summertime berries, and we’ll freeze them and then puree them in a food processor to make healthy sorbets.

And sometimes, for a special treat, we’ll get more indulgent.

A lot of children (and grownups) enjoy snacks or desserts featuring spreads made from chocolate and nuts. Few people stop to think how easy such spreads can be to prepare.

That’s why I’d like to share my recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut Spread. Easy though it is to prepare, it delivers results even better than versions you scoop out of a jar. Why? Because you start with nuts you roast yourself to a rich golden brown, maximizing their flavor. And you use your

and the nutmeats underneath look deep golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring them 2 or 3 times while they roast. Remove the nuts from the oven and leave them at room temperature until cool enough to handle.

Pour the nuts into the center Fotolia.com of a clean kitchen towel. Fold the This sweet treat is easy to make towel over the nuts to enclose them and tastes better than anything completely and then rub the nuts you can buy. thoroughly inside the towel to dislodge their skins. Pick out the favorite chocolates, the best you nuts, transfer them to the bowl, can find in the supermarket or and carefully shake the skins from specialty shops. the towel into the trash.

Some precautions are in order, When the hazelnuts are comof course, especially when cooking pletely cooled, put them in a food with kids. Don’t make this recipe processor fitted with the stainunless you’re certain that no one less-steel blade. Pulse the machine who might eat the spread is allergic on and off several times to chop to the nuts. And when roasting the them coarsely; then, run the manuts, working with a sharp processor chine continuously until the nuts blade, or heating the cream and stir- form a paste, stopping once or ring the mixture, keep little hands twice to scrape down the bowl. safely clear. Even at a distance, I Use a rubber spatula to remove can guarantee you that children the paste from the processor will be enthralled as they see the bowl, working carefully around chocolate melt and blend to become the sharp blade, transferring the a deliciously fudgy mixture. nut paste to a bowl. Set aside.

Enjoy it as a dip for pretzels, Put both the milk and dark choca spread for crisp apple slices or olates in a mixing bowl. Drizzle the graham crackers, or an ingredient glucose or corn syrup over them. in gourmet s’mores. It will delight In saucepan, warm the cream your children — and make the over medium heat until it reaches adults in your house feel like kids a simmer. on summer vacation!

Pour the simmering cream over CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT the chocolate in the bowl. With SPREAD a wire whisk, begin stirring in Makes about 5-1/2 cups the center of the bowl to combine 1/2 pound shelled raw hazelnuts the melting chocolate and cream.

9 ounces milk chocolate (about As the chocolate begins to blend 38 percent cocoa solids), coarsely with the cream, forming a smooth, chopped shiny mixture, stir in more and 7 ounces dark chocolate (about more chocolate from the sides 65 percent cocoa solids), coarsely until the mixture is completely chopped smooth. Add the hazelnut paste 1/2 cup glucose syrup or light and sea salt to taste, and contincorn syrup ue stirring until the nut paste 2 cups heavy cream and the chocolate and cream are 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sea salt completely blended.

Preheat the oven to 350 de- Spoon the mixture into individgrees F. ual small serving glasses or bowls Spread the hazelnuts in a single or into 1 or more larger serving layer on a rimmed baking sheet containers. Leave it to cool and set or pan. Put them in the oven and at room temperature. Then, cover roast until they smell fragrant, with plastic wrap and chill in the their skins are dark and cracked, refrigerator until ready to serve.

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Monee Reservoir makes Top 100 list of family-friendly spots to boat and fish Monee Reservoir was recently named among the Top 100 Family-Friendly Places to Boat and Fish in the U.S. by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

Monee Reservoir, at 27341 Ridgeland Ave. in Monee, was one of five Illinois sites to make the list compiled by the Alexandria, Va.-based Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation as part of its “Take Me Fishing” campaign. To get on the list, lakes and rivers had to have family-friendly locations and amenities in park settings, be well stocked with fish, and have plenty of places to cast fishing lines.

“Anglers from around the U.S. cast their vote and thought these parks offered some of the best fishing spots,” according to the foundation.

The 46-acre Monee Reservoir – which was once used by a railroad to supply water to steam engines – is stocked with bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass and channel catfish. Boat and fishing pole rentals are available, and the Visitor Center also sells bait, tackle, fishing licenses and snacks.

During the fishing and boating season, many special events take place at the recently updated Monee Reservoir including fishing derbies and kayak and canoe classes.

Four other Illinois sites made the list: Starved Rock State Park on the Illinois River at Utica, Chain O’Lakes State Park at Spring Grove, North Point Marina on Lake Michigan, and Johnson-Sauk Trail State Park Lake near Kewanee. All four sites are managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

For information on upcoming events at Monee Reservoir, visit ReconnectWithNature.org or call 534-8499. The preserve is located 27341 Ridgeland Ave. in Monee. For the complete “Top 100” list, visit the RBFF website at www.takemefishing.org.

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Thursday, June 19, 2014

by Maane Khatchatourian Hollywood’s growing faith in Christian movies Sony’s Christian drama “Heaven Is for Real” is the latest offering in a year with an uncommonly large slate of religious-themed wide releases.

Although there’s long been a robust DVD market and numerous indie releases, more major studios have been taking a leap of faith and embarking on extensive marketing missions this year. It’s only fitting that the senior production exec for “Heaven Is for Real,” DeVon Franklin, is an ordained minister and one of the film’s producers, T.D. Jakes, is a bishop. Jakes has teamed up with “Alice in Wonderland” producer Joe Roth for the project.

“My hope is that it’s going to appeal to the same demographic of the book, which was in the mainstream,” said Franklin, the author of spiritual success book “Produced byFaith.”

“But at the same time,” he adds, “(the story) really had a strong faith-based following.”

Franklin, senior VP of production at Columbia Pictures, oversaw marketing, publicity and distribution for the drama, which TriStar Pictures will release in 2,500 locations Wednesday, getting an early start before Easter Sunday. The pic is co-written and directed by Randall Wallace and stars Greg Kinnear.

Sony’s grassroots marketing campaign for “Heaven Is for Real” seeks to mirror the success of Todd Burpo’s 2010 global bestseller of the same name, which not only had a religious core, but also mass appeal.

The account of Burpo’s then-4year-old son’s near-death experience has sold more than 10 million copies and recently climbed back on top of the New York Times’ paperback nonfiction bestseller list.

Although “Heaven Is for Real” is following the lead of recent faith-based surprise hits “God’s Not Dead” and “Son of God,” Franklin revealed it’s also taking a page from “Noah’s” playbook with its broad promotional campaign that focuses less on the two coasts.

“The success of those films just proves that the strategy is the right strategy,” he said. Franklin, who delivers sermons throughout the nation around three weekends a month, hasn’t preached about the film, but he recently hit the road with Jakes to help promote it through advance screenings and talks with church leaders. This included screenings at the 2014 Pastors & Leaders conference in

Orlando, Fla., Franklin’s West Hollywood church One Church Intl. and Virginia’s interdenominational Christian college Regent U. The previous two events each attracted 1,000 people.

“Being able to be in front on an audience and talk about helping them uplift them with their faith and what they’re dealing with on a day-to-day basis and to have a movie in the marketplace that can do the same thing really (works) hand in hand,” Franklin said.

Wallace (“Braveheart’s” screenwriter), who left the seminary to write music, joined in on the promotional tour during a stop in Mississippi. The studio has also distributed free movie passes throughout Southern states.

Franklin said Sony went after the core audience for the book and reached out to ministries all across the country.

“Bishop T.D. Jakes, the producer on the movie, his ministry and his support of the film have been critical,” he said. “Todd Burpo ... is a minister so we’ve been able to tap into his outreach and his database. We have absolutely made sure that this movie had the support of anyone in the religious community that already was a fan of the book or already knew of the film.”

A small division of Sony also released the religious documentary “Unstoppable” last year with host Kirk Cameron. The former “Growing Pains” actor is an active evangelical. A one-night screening in late September grossed almost $2 million on 1,050 screens.

Like Jakes, who is the chief pastor of American megachurch the Potter’s House, producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey aggressively pushed Fox’s “Son of God” — based on their five-part miniseries “The Bible” — to open in late February to a solid $25.6 million and to gross $59 million Stateside to date.

The husband-and-wife duo targeted the faith-based community by reaching out to Christian and Jewish institutions. Church groups ultimately bought tickets in bulk to organize group outings and theater take-overs.

Unlike “Heaven Is for Real” and “Son of God,” Russell Crowe’s biblical epic “Noah” (playing in only 1,000 more theaters than “Heaven”) was marketed as a blockbuster. Although Paramount reached out to religious groups and the pope, its promotional campaign

also included a Super Bowl spot.

Darren Aronofsky’s drama opened to an impressive $43.7 million and has earned $247 million worldwide ($85 million Stateside), despite generating controversy among Christians in its deviation from biblical source material.

Hollywood’s last religious release, Freestyle Releasing’s “God’s Not Dead,” opened to $9 million at only 780 locations and has grown to $40.9 million domestically (currently playing in 1,860 theaters).

The hearty box office haul is partly thanks to direct marketing to churches and religious groups, which resulted in heavy group presales. The movie placed an impressive third in the Friday box office when it hit theaters late last month.

“The audience is saying and consistently saying this year that ‘we want more movies like this, that are faith and life-affirming, uplifting, inspirational, that we can take our whole family to’ so that is what is really, really exciting is the frequency and the voracity in which the audience is responding to the offerings they’ve had this year,” Franklin said.

One more major religious movie, “Exodus,” Ridley Scott’s Moses pic starring Christian Bale, will be released right before Christmas.

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