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spaces to the business community. As you remember, we were looking to attract businesses like Panera Bread, Chipotle, Jamba Juice, and so on. We believed these businesses would be attracted to the building, the location, and certainly the demographics of the community.” Coogan said Palos Place plan was “well received within the commercial brokerage community,” but “after many discussions, emails, site tours, and almost a year of marketing with little firm results, we decided [in March, 2014] that a change to the plan was needed.” With the revised game plan, Palos Place “continues to be a creative and thoughtful development that will be a welcome addition to the downtown streetscape,” he told commission members. Perhaps answering those who have expressed frustration with what has appeared to be a stalled project, Coogan added, “There has not been a day that has gone by in the course of the last year and a half where efforts of some type have not been made on the Palos Place project. Exciting things are still happening.” Coogan did not speculate on why the previous plan failed to attract tenants, as well as on how the new scheme will make a difference. Coogan acknowledged that he currently has no firm commitments from restaurateurs or other businesses, but said that several have expressed interest and are waiting for city approval of plans before moving forward. Reaction from the PUD Commission was positive, with a unanimous vote of approval

after just a few questions about details, and no questions from the dozen or so audience members in City Council chambers. Four of the commission members are aldermen, and Coogan’s plans are expected to easily clear the final hurdle, which is the City Council meeting set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1 at City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. Coogan said that construction work could begin as early as next month, assuming he has council approval. “I like it. I’m all for it,” said Bob Grossart, chairman of the council’s ad hoc Business and Economic Development Committee, who noted that the BEDC has already OKed Coogan’s new plans. Adding his voice in support was Palos Heights Fire Protec-

tion District Chief Tim Sarhage. The fire station is immediately north of the new development. “Mike’s been working with us very closely all along,” Sarhage told the commission. “He’s kept us very well informed of what he’s looking to do with the changes,” stated. “We’ve had an ongoing conversation, and we have absolutely no problems with his plan. We’ll go forward and work with him once this process is done. We’ll go through the plans. We have no issues whatsoever, and I applaud Mike---he’s gone way beyond communicating with the fire protection district, as a neighbor and as a developer.” Alderman Jeffrey Key (1st Ward) said his position on Palos Place remains unchanged. (See Palos Place, Page 3)

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Bridgeview courthouse lifted scales of justice here by Tim Hadac staff reporter The vast majority of people who trudge in and out of the Cook County Circuit Court’s Fifth Municipal District Courthouse, 10220 S. 76th Ave., Bridgeview, probably never give the building itself a second thought. If they do, it may be to view the edifice as a boxy, utilitarian structure that serves all yet inspires none. Those who remember the “bad old days” of the 5th District, however, see it as a gift of a lifetime that made life easier for everyone who passed through its doors, from the judges to ordinary citizens and everyone in between, as well as improved the quality of justice administered. As the courthouse reached its 25th birthday this summer, several offered reflections on it. “What we had before 1989, before we had this courthouse, was a hodge-podge of facilities over the years,” recalled former court administrator Jack Weimar. “We were in a basement of the Oak Lawn Village Hall. We were in a water tower in another suburb. We were in a cramped, converted school in Chicago Ridge. We were in a side room in a police chief’s office. “That has an impact, make no mistake,” he continued. “When you have to try and administer

justice in places like that, the quality of justice is lacking.” When the $50 million courthouse opened for business in July, 1989, the court’s chief clerk, Raymond Murphy, described it as “heaven” compared to the old Chicago Ridge facility on Oxford Avenue, which he and many others described as “the dungeon.” The Chicago Ridge sit, an old school, had only six courtrooms, compared with 21 in the new building, made of steel, glass, marble and limestone. “It was a nightmare,” agreed Palos Heights attorney David Sterba, who would years later be named presiding judge at the Bridgeview courthouse and who retired last year from the Illinois Appellate Court. “There was so little parking. The offices were the size of a walk-in closet. I could on and on about the lack of space and the negative impact it had on everything. “When we moved into the new courthouse, though, things changed,” Sterba continued. “Opening day was remarkably smooth, and all things considered, it was one of the nicest places I’ve ever worked. The practice of law in the district became much more professional. It was a good example of how surroundings affect our behavior.” The new courthouse also made life easier for taxpayers by bring-

ing many county services under one roof, such as birth and death certificates, marriage licenses and a range of social services for people in need. Sterba is quick to point out that the courthouse did not build itself. “I can tell you this with absolute certainty,” he said. “Without the leadership, dedication and vision of Judge [Anthony] Monteleone, we would not have the model justice center that we have today in Bridgeview. His service to the people of Cook County was stellar.”

Sterba said it was Monteleone who led the push for the new courthouse in the 1980s, convincing Chief Judge Harry Comerford and Cook County Board President George Dunne of the need and working with suburban mayors and police chiefs to get their buyin on a centralized court location. Sterba, like Weimar, also credited Monteleone with working closely with architects to ensure that the new courthouse made smart use of space that accommodated everyone.

Monteleone, reached at his tions. home in Palos Heights, brushed “The land was acquired through aside the praise but agreed with a deal worked out between George the assessment of the impact the court had in consolidating opera(See Courthouse, Page 3 )

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Retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge Anthony Monteleone holds Dozens of court employees and others line the sidewalk of the Fifth a ceremonial plastic hardhat he wore at the groundbreaking for the Municipal District Courthouse at a recent Flag Day observance near 5th District courthouse in Bridgeview more than 25 years ago. He was its first presiding judge. the south entrance. Photo by Tim Hadac

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Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s be careful out there Drunken drivers kill. They usually survive it seems the carnage they cause and leave others dead behind in their bleary wake. Many drunken drivers are problem drinkers, if not raging alcoholics who are repeat offenders. So many times a driver charged with reckless homicide is driving drunk despite having his or her license suspended or revoked because of previous DUI arrests. Although no one has reported alcohol was involved, this week we read of the tragic deaths of three friends in a small pleasure craft that collided with a barge in the Calumet-Sag Channel last Friday night. Three young lives cut short as the result of either bad decisions or merely being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Drownings and other freak mishaps are also a danger in the summer. More people hit the road on holidays such as the Fourth of July, and that means the potential for more accidents, Palos Park Chief Joe MillerÂ reminds us this week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Palos Park police are doing their part to prevent traffic violations by adding more patrols at peak times over the long holiday weekend,â&#x20AC;? he said. But will the problem drinkers or young people making bad decisions listen when public servants like Chief Miller tell us: â&#x20AC;&#x153;All over Illinois police are paying attention to all of the usual traffic violations but this year they are trying to promote roadway highway safety and keep the roads safe.Â Holidays usually come with more traffic, more violations, and a potential for more accidents. So, state and local officers step up their patrols. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for more violations because we know more traffic is going to be on the road. We will also be looking for texting while driving. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just dangerous and everybody knows it.Â We encourage all drivers to stay within the speed limit, put their phone down, and drive safely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are going somewhere, just think about it before you even get in the car. What can I do to get from point A to point B safely.â&#x20AC;? Good, decent, sober people beware: The number of impaired drivers on the roads is highest between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And our goal is through sustained enforcement efforts and safety initiatives, we prompt a higher use of safety belts and safe driving,â&#x20AC;? Miller said. As we celebrate the waning days of June into the week of Independence Day and the long summer ahead, let us be mindful of our own and othersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; safety on the roads, in the water and wherever else death can strike without warning in an instant.

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The case before the court involves a husband and wife who separated in 2010. Court records say that Anthony Elonis sometime later began writing on his Facebook page about killing his wife and others, including an FBI agent who was investigating his actions. Elonis later defended his posts as just â&#x20AC;&#x153;therapeutic,â&#x20AC;? even art in the style of rap lyrics, and claimed they did not meet the legal requirements of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;true threat.â&#x20AC;? However, when the gory postings continued, and the subjects of his rants felt threatened, Elonis was convicted of violating a federal law that prohibits the use of interstate communications for threats to individuals, and sentenced to nearly four years in prison. Elonis says he never actually intended to harm anyone, and that the existing law was drawn up in a pre-internet era, and ought to now be adjusted to recognize a new form of expression, on sites like Facebook and Twitter. Legal scholars and Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lawyers note that courts even now differ on

how and when to apply the two existing standards. In 2002, the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld a juvenile court conviction of a high school student for writing rap lyrics it said were a â&#x20AC;&#x153;true threatâ&#x20AC;? of physical violence. In that case, the lyrics were written specifically for a fellow student, delivered to her and she was, the court said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;intensely frightened and upsetâ&#x20AC;? by the threat and believed the juvenile might follow through on the threat because he had a criminal record. But in 2012, a federal appeals court in California refused to reinstate the conviction of an Arizona man accused of planning a Super Bowl massacre, saying a rambling â&#x20AC;&#x153;manifestoâ&#x20AC;? did not constitute a threat to people, since it was addressed to media outlets not specific persons, and that manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s threat to â&#x20AC;&#x153;test the theory that bullets speak louder than wordsâ&#x20AC;? was not sufficient to support a conviction under federal law. The Supreme Court arguments will focus on how to apply to Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arguments the latest decision it made on

â&#x20AC;&#x153;true threats.â&#x20AC;? In 2003, in Virginia v. Black, the Court struck down a state law that held any cross-burning was a form of intimidation, saying proof of â&#x20AC;&#x153;threat of intimidationâ&#x20AC;? was required, since the action could be what the court called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;message of shared ideology.â&#x20AC;? In upholding Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conviction, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals said while an action such as cross-burning may or may not always constitute a threat, Elonisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Facebook posts made specific threats to named individuals â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thus avoiding a conflict with Virginia v. Black. The issue raised by Elonis is whether the online distance that social media puts between the person â&#x20AC;&#x153;speakingâ&#x20AC;? and those â&#x20AC;&#x153;listeningâ&#x20AC;? makes all the difference between protection and prosecution. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org. The Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Megan Chester contributed to this column.

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Ed Jongsma, Tinley Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orville Wright. The Wright brothers were aviation founders who did a lot of pioneering work. They really got a lot started. â&#x20AC;?

Tony Mataitis, Homer Glen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charles Lindbergh. He was an early aviation pioneer of transAtlantic flight, an innovator in the field, and a pathfinder for both military and commercial aviation.â&#x20AC;?

Herbert Kilian, Downers Grove â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glenn Curtiss. He went beyond what the Wright brothers achieved in advanced the science of flight and designed what essentially became the modern airplane. He also was a real rebel who would fly anything with wings.â&#x20AC;?

Luis Rodriguez, Hickory Hills â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howard Hughes. He was a great inventor in aviation. He designed planes that were bigger and faster than what was out there, and he would try things that others were afraid to.â&#x20AC;?

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Who is one person you admire from aviation history? (Asked at the Palos R/C Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual air show, held June 8 at Morrill Meadow, 107th Street and La Grange Road.)

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Joe Felonk, Willow Springs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scott Crossfield, who as a test pilot in 1960 survived a horrific explosion during an X-15 (rocketpowered aircraft) ground test. He had the guts to get into it, and he survived because of the bulkhead that he designed.â&#x20AC;?

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Orland Park’s Fourth of July celebrations date back decades

The village of Orland Park America’s birthday leading up to ment oversees the community’s has planned fun and patri- and during the Fourth of July. festivities each year, offering a otic events to pay homage to The village’s Recreation Depart- number of activities to celebrate Independence Day. “Orland Park’s Independence Day celebrations go back decades,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Longtime residents remember when the firemen would set up the fireworks display near 151st and 94th Avenue, before the malls were built. They’d walk along the street, collecting donations from the audience to help pay for the fireworks.” It starts Sunday The week of the Fourth of July celebration begins this Sunday, June 29, at 5 p.m. with the free Centennial Park West Concert featuring the City Lights Orchestra followed by fun, free family activities and then an outdoor showing of “Monsters University” at dusk. For complete details on the concert, see Page 7.

Independence Day week fun in Orland Park includes the Liberty Family Run Run next Thursday, July 3, and live music and fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Liberty Fun Run The fun continues with the Liberty Family Fun Run and Walk on Thursday, July 3, at 7 p.m. at the 153rd Street Metra Station with the Kids’ Run following at 7:30 p.m. Check in begins at 5:30 p.m. Participants can choose the fast/ flat, chipped timed, two mile race through Centennial Park or participate in the one mile leisure walk on this holiday eve. Each

Photos courtesy village of Orland Park

Main stage entertainment on the Fourth of July at Centennial Park will precede the fireworks show. participant receives a race T-shirt, a wristband for free admission to Centennial Pool for use on July 3 and 4 and entry into the postrace raffle drawings. Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finisher and the top male and female finisher in each of 13 age groups ranging from 9 and under to 65 plus. After the race, participants are invited to enjoy post-race refreshments. Pre-register at Recreation Administration, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave., or at the village’s Sportsplex,

Heights plans Independence blasts by Tim Hadac staff reporter Palos Heights’ annual celebration of Independence Day will have a mellow touch this year. Johnny Russler & the Beach Bum Band, an act that has opened for Jimmy Buffett, will take the stage at about 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, and play until midnight at Memorial Park, College Drive at 76th Avenue. The band describes itself as combining “the tropical sounds of Caribbean rock, reggae, and calypso by pouring great original music, along with songs by Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, Paul Simon, Sublime, Jerry Jeff Walker, Zac Brown Band and many more into a musical

Palos Place (Continued from page 1) “I like it. The general concept hasn’t changed,” Key said after the meeting. “I like the idea of having the apartments on the top floor. I think we’re ripe for something like that, with the expansion

Deaths (Continued from page 1) Bielarz’s body, authorities said. Bielarz, of Orland Park, was a local musician who, according to the heavy metal website Loudwire, played in the Chicago nu-metal band No One from 20002003 and again in 2010 when the band reunited. No One released one self-titled album in 2001 via Immortal Records and played alongside several other bands on the second stage at Ozzfest 2001. No One also performed as a part of the Pledge of Allegiance tour, which was co-headlined by Slipknot and System of a Down. Muzika played in a local cover band with Bielarz. The crash was reported at about 11 p.m. on Friday when a crew member of the towing vessel notified the Coast Guard station in Milwaukee of the collision with the 19-foot pleasure craft at mile marker 311 of the Cal-Sag Channel. The cause of the collision re-

Courthouse (Continued from page 1) Dunne and [Bridgeview Mayor] John Oremus,” Monteleone recalled. “We nurtured this site every time we would come into the area.” The building opened in July, 1989, Monteleone said. “The Circuit Court Clerk’s office was first to occupy, because they had all the records. As I recall, they worked straight through the Fourth of July weekend. They put the place in shape so we could commence hearing cases. The first time we could hear cases was the first week of August.” The significance of the move remains clear to the retired jurist. “Before we moved into the Bridgeview courthouse, we served some-

blender to create a strong concoction direct from the lower latitudes. From steel pans to blaring horns, strong percussion to driving bass to skanking guitars, the Beach Bum Band has a fun and danceable sound that appeals to all ages.” The city’s celebration starts at 4:30 p.m. at the park, with an assortment of carnival-style activities for children, including a petting zoo, pony rides, giant slide, inflatable moon walk, obstacle course, miniature train ride, face painting, balloon art, and a climbing wall. Tickets for the various rides are $1 each, six for $5, or $20 for an “unlimited rides” wristband and are on sale in the park’s gazebo from 3:30-7:30 p.m. on

the day of the event. There will also be a “touch a truck” attraction that allows children to climb aboard a fire truck, ambulance, police cruiser, dump truck, cement mixer and more. Seven food vendors will be on hand to sell pizza, tacos, burritos, elephant ears, Chinese favorites, and more. A new vendor this year is the Original Rainbow Cone, a South Side favorite since 1926. A disc jockey will spin a variety of hits from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., and at about 9:15 p.m. the city’s annual fireworks show will be launched from Lake Katherine. Lake Katherine offers a fireworks party at the clubhouse for a small fee. See Page 7 Com-

of Palos Community Hospital.” Key also praised Coogan for his ongoing willingness to work closely with the city, the business community, and nearby residential neighbors to ensure that Palos Place is a good fit. “I don’t think you can ask for more than that in a developer,” he said. Peg Guerra and Pat Hendrikse, homeowners who live just west and north of the proposed develop-

ment, said they initially opposed re-zoning of residential property for use as parking, but now praise Coogan’s plan. “I think this will be an improvement for the area,” Guerra told The Regional News after the meeting. [Coogan] has worked with everybody, and I appreciate that. I hope it succeeds, and I hope it will attract other businesses to the area.”

mained under investigation. The boat capsized and had significant damage after colliding with the barge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials said. The Coast Guard and other emergency responders immediately began searching for occupants of the pleasure craft. The search team included a Coast Guard response boat stationed at Calumet Harbor, a helicopter aircrew stationed at the Coast Guard Air Facility in Waukegan, inspectors from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Chicago and crews from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Palos Hills and Lockport fire departments and Palos Hills and Worth police departments also were on the scene. Dive teams and side-scan sonar aboard also were instrumental in the search, which searched the canal for several hours before switching from a search-and-rescue to recovery operation, officials said. Chicago Ridge’s Frank Mastalerz, owner of FM Entertainment, which books shows throughout the Midwest, said he was promoting Throttle Fest

on Friday night at Toyota Park in Bridgeview when he heard the news of the accident. “Halestorm had just gotten off the stage and I was actually standing with a lot of mutual friends of Bob’s,” said Mastalerz, a friend of Bielarz for more than 20 years. “We all started receiving texts about what happened. Here we were all having a good time and the next thing we knew, we were all trying to make sense out of all of it. It’s so sad.” Bielarz was a central figure in the Chicago area music scene, which is mourning his death, Mastalerz said. “Bob and his wife were sincere, genuine people and they were truly in love. This is so sad because the music community in this area is so close knit,” he said. “Since this happened, I was able to look back at some photos, There were so many good times I remember with Bob and his group and there were so many good times I had forgotten about. It’s unfortunate to see the good times end.’’ As of press time, funeral arrangements were not announced, but Mastalerz predicted “There will be a massive turnout.’’

thing like 25 towns and villages, from a range of different places,” he recalled. “Most of them were municipal council chambers or police department meeting rooms, but there some that were a little unusual, to say the least. We were on a stage in Lyons, in a nursing home basement in Burr Ridge. “In Chicago Ridge, we had bond hearings in a room that would make someone laugh. We had chicken wire in a classroom that was gutted and temporarily used as a lock-up,” Monteleone continued. “I mean, that’s how bad things got. “In Willow Springs, we had four judges and 12 or 13 clerks in a small space,” he added. At the end of one busy day, when more than a thousand tickets were processed, Monteleone saw a court clerk taking the days proceeds— cash, checks and bond slips—into

the trunk of her car. “There was no security. I saw that and said ‘Uh uh, that’s got to stop.’ God forbid something should happen to her,” he said. “Those kinds of things are more than inconveniences, they are a real strain on resources, and the administration of justice can suffer under those circumstances,” he said. “We were spread out all over the county, and it was inefficient.” Earlier this month, Circuit Court officials said they had no plans to celebrate the courthouse’s 25th anniversary. When asked if he plans to visit the facility during its anniversary, Monteleone chuckled and said he is enjoying his retirement of eight years and counting. “When you’re retired, you’re retired,” he concluded with a chuckle.

munity Notes for details. Fourth of July Parade On the Fourth of July next Friday, the city’s annual Independence Day parade steps off at noon from BMO Harris Bank, 12534 S. Harlem Ave., and heads north, disbanding just south of College Drive. Local clubs and other organizations interested in marching or entering a float in the parade are encouraged to call 361-1807, or stop by the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., for an application. All applications must be turned in by Monday. Additionally, volunteers are needed to help staff the event. For details, phone 480-3054.

11351 W. 159th St. Call 403-PARK all ages. Orland Park veterans will presfor details. ent colors at 9:15 p.m. and the village’s fireworks presentation Fest and fireworks Orland Park’s festivities on choreographed to music will begin the Fourth of July always begin at dusk. Centennial Park is located at with live, outdoor entertainment. Johnny Russler and the Beach 15600 West Avenue, one block Bum Band will perform from west of LaGrange Road/US Route 7:15 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on the 45. Further information about main stage at Centennial Park on Friday, July 4. A cover band Orland Park’s Independence Celthat performs Jimmy Buffett, Bob ebration is available by calling the Marley, Kenny Chesney, Paul Si- Recreation Department at 403mon and more, this group has PARK or by visiting the village’s a fun and danceable sound for website at www.orlandpark.org.

The Regional News Thursday, June 26, 2014

Concert in the Park plays 31 of village’s 100 years

Photo by Joan Hadac

Palos Fine Arts awarded scholarships to young artists at the event, Kailyn Slater (from left), Rebecca Acklin, Kaley Lorch, and Elizabeth Poynton, represented by her parents, Jackie and Jim Poynton, because she was out of town studying with the National Catholic Youth Choir at St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn. For the last two decades, Palos Fine Arts has awarded scholarship to encourage talented youngforpeople to pursue their31, arts-related interests. Statement of Revenues 12 month period ending December 2013:

Photo by Joan Hadac

Among those representing Palos Fine Arts at Concert in the Park were Cynthia Thompson (from left), Kathy Williams and Jean Moran. Founded in 1984, the group celebrates and encourages the arts, especially among young artists, and serves as an arts advocacy group for the region. The concert is sponsored by Palos Fine Arts and the village of Palos Park, celebrating its centennial this year.

Photo by Tim Hadac

Serving up smiles as well as one of the best pizzas anywhere are Nicole Gries (from left), Cara Franson, and Jim McGonigal, owner of the Aurelio’s Pizza franchise in Palos Heights. The trio hoped to sell 40 to 80 pizzas Thursday evening, with cheese the most popular, followed by sausage and pepperoni.

Property Taxes Sales Tax Income Tax Utility Tax Other Taxes Charges for Services Licenses and Fees by Agreement Fines, forfeitures and penalties Grants Interest Income Licenses, permits and inspections Swimming pool Vehicle Tag Income Allotments Sales of water meters Other Income

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4,539,275.00 1,217,461.00 1,206,840.00 1,310,520.00 231,876.00 5,748,776.00 415,314.00 535,115.00 386,475.00 18,632.00 528,472.00 289,453.00 186,425.00 373,606.00 2,255.00 742,906.00

Compensation Summary for 12 month period ending December 31, 2013 Less than $25,000.00: N. Amendola, Z. Amendola, W. Angelos, K. Ayers, M. Ayers, R. Basso, D. Bauer, L. Bauer, J. Bell, C. Bennett, T. Benoit, M. Berglind, J. Blisk Jr., M. Blisk, A. Bolero, J. Bonen, M. Bonomo, M. Bonomo, Jr., C. Bradley, M. Bradley, K. Branigan, M. Breen, E. Brennan, L. Brennan, M. Brennan, K. Broadway, R. Bruesch, L. Burlacu, T. Burnette, D. Bylut, B. Bzdyk, G. Cafarella, J. Camp, E. Carey, J. Carlson, K. Carollo, S. Cechowski, J. Clifford, K.A. Cody, K.E. Cody, J. Condon, M. Conrad, L. Conry, R. Cooling, N. Corbet, T. Crot, S. Cwik, B. Davila, M. Day, D. Decosmo, S. Decosmo, A. Delaney, W. Delaney, L. Dickman, M. Donnelly, J. Duffner, B. Duffy, M. Duffy, T. Duffy, A. Dytrych, J. Dytrych, G. Finucane, K. Fiore, J. Fioretti, R. Fioretti, A. Flaherty, R. Flaherty, A. Fountas, J. Foyle, A. Fulkerson, D. Ganz, S. Gavin, B. George, C. Germann, N. Giblin-Segal, B. Good, S. Gregory, D. Griffin, G. Haberkorn, M. Haisten, J. Hallberg, M. Halstead, D. Hamilton, R. Harmon, O. Hattar, N. Hauck, K. Hauser, L. Hehl, E. Herman, Q. Hokens, M. Howe, S. Howe, M. Huizenga, M. Hurley, P. Hurley, J. Hynes, A. Ibrahim, J. Izzo, M. Izzo, O. Jackson, T. Kantas, C. Kaufmann, A. Kay, S. Kelly, C. Kennedy, K. Kennedy, R. Ketchum, J. Key, R. Kiesel, B. Killelea, J. Kingsbury, R. Kinkaid, C. Klaus, J. Kocek, M. Kocis, D. Kramarski, P. Krivanec, S.A. Krivanec, S.J. Krivanec, S. Larson-Spencer, P. Larson, N. Latus, R. Latus, M. Leskauskas, C. Loffredo, E. Loffredo, K. Lorch, K. Lynch, P. Lyons, A. Manville, M. Martlink, G. McGovern, M.T. McGrogan, M.L. McGrogan, Z. McCabe, K. McLaurin, K. Mead, Z. Medina, N. Mennemeier, M. Misch, E. Mitchell, M. Mueller, N. Multack, J. Nix, M. Nolan, M.K. O’Connell, M.J. O’Connell, P. O’Grady, K. O’Loughlin, C. Oosterbaan, M. O’Reilly, J. Ostrowski-Dudek, J. O’Sullivan, F. Oswald, J. Paetow, T. Palmer, E. Panella, A.J. Patla, A.K. Patla, M. Paul, M. Pearl, K. Pendergast, J. Plowman, A. Pope, D. Power II, J. Prestinario, M. Pries, R. Probasco, M. Quero, S. Quero, P. Reilly, E. Reynolds, J. Roat, M. Rosales, D. Ryan, N. Sanders, T. Sanders, D. Saraz, J. Schaeffer, J. Schlueter-VanCleave, A. Schoenecker, K. Schramm III, R. Schultz, T. Schwartzkopf, K. Scully, M. Scully, D. Senese, L. Shaw, E. Shine, T. Shine, C. Simmerman, J. Simonetta, P. Siwinski, K. Sodetz, S. Solava, J. Solle, R. Straz, E. Stursma, K. Sytsma, M. Szajkovics, B. Thomas, R. Thomas, D. Truckenmiller, H. Vrabel, R. Wales, F. Walker, T. Walta, A. Walters, E. Weber, M. Weber, I. Weivoda, A. Wirth, K. Wood, H. Yandel, M. Zaglifa, C. Zavoral, J. Zielinski, S. Zielinski, G. Zintak, B. Zirbes, H. Zirbes. $25,000.00 to $49,999.99: A. Balcaitis, S. Camp, J. Evans, W. Hayes, A. Jacobs, R. Jankowski, M. Kolman, C. Kransberger, L. Marino, C. Moore, B. Provost, C. Rutz, M. Sinkus, J. Smith. $50,000.00 to $74,999.99: J. Bellik, C. Bills, G. Blakesley, R. Boeschel, R. Draves, B. Dreger, W. Droba, A. Ferreira, R. Garcia, J. Gricus, C. Hankus, K. Jirik, J. Kustak, S. Malinowski, W. Moritz, J. Parnitzke, M. Schedin, P. Sheppard, R. Sparrow, C. Taylor, F. Zambrano.

Photo by Joan Hadac

Photo by Tim Hadac

Building a combination Italian beef and sausage sandwich is Frank Frangella, owner of Frangella Italian Market in Palos Park, one of the most popular food booths at the Concert in the park event.

K. Apostal, D. Birkmeier, J. Carlson, G. Castor, J. Colvin, W. Eick, Sr., C. $75,000.00 to $99,999.99: Hodorowicz, J. Jedinak, R. Jones, J. Kavanagh, M. Leonard, Jr., J. Marran, D. Martin, M. Mathis, R. Murphy, A. Nagy, P. Petraski, A. Petrik, T. Pries, S. Rhodes, P. Schramm, G. Wodka, J. Zintak. Photo by Joan Hadac

Palos Park resident Amelia Tannura, age 2, enjoys a treat from the Hunan Inn Chinese restaurant, under the watchful eyes of her mother, Palos Park residents Alexandra Staron (from left), Anita Staron, and $100,000.00 to $124,999.99: C. Clark, J. Crowley, B. Czajkowski, D. Delaney, G. Drikos, T. Holder, K. Schramm Amy Tannura (right), and grandmother, Marianne Powers, of Oak Judy Tran smile for a photo while camera-shy pooch Jilly, 3, looks Jr., S. Smith, G. Yott, Jr., M. Yott. Lawn, while baby sister, Kayla, 9 months, watches from her stroller. the other way. Over $125,000.00:

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LEGAL NOTICE Total Compensation: $5,856,946.01 Disbursements:

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-10) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, July 14, 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 Robert Schaeffer for a 7.4 ft. rear yard variance, a 8.2 ft. side yard variance, and a 105 sq. ft. building size variance for the installation of a shed on property legally described as follows: Lot 4 in Triezenberg and Company’s 7th addition to Palos West Gate View, Being a Subdivision of Part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 12926 S. Golf View Lane, Palos Heights, IL.

All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Statement of Revenues for 12 month period ending December 31, 2013:

Patricia M. Sheppard Deputy City Clerk

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Plan Commission of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, IL has scheduled public hearings on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, IL to consider the following: 1. PC 2014 – 02: 9602 West Creek Road. McCord House NFP, the tenant, with the concurrence of the property owner, the Village, is requesting a Zoning Map Change from R1-A One Family Dwelling District to B-1 Limited Retail Business District; a Zoning Text Amendment to add Cultural Arts Center as a Special Use in the B-1 Limited Retail Business District; a Special Use for a Cultural Arts Center; a Commercial Construction and Landscaping Review Request; and variations from the following requirements: parking lot side yard setback and front setback, parking lot landscaping, and the number of required parking spaces to construct a 8,500 square foot addition to the building on the property. The site is legally described as follows: lot 1 in McCord place of Palos Park, a subdivision of the North half of the Northeast quarter of Section 33, Township 37 North, Range 12, East of the third principal meridian (except the West 60 acres thereof and except that part of the North half of the Northeast quarter of said Section 33 lying East of the following described line beginning at a point on the North line of said Section 33, said point being 51.41 feet West of the Northeast corner of said Section 33; thence Southerly a distance of 1328.8 feet more or less to a point in the South line of said North half of the Northeast quarter of said Section 33, said point being 50.19 feet West of the East line of said Section 33), in Cook County, Illinois. Property subject to additional taking by the Illinois Department of Transportation, per document no. 85161070; PIN: 23-33-200-029-0000 2. PC 2014 – 03: Side Enterprises, Inc., as beneficiary of land trust owner of properties at 12424, 12448, and 12456 S. Wolf Road in the Village of Palos Park, has requested approval of preliminary plat of subdivision. The subject site is 8.53 acres containing 3 existing houses on 3 lots in the R-1-A One Family Dwelling District. The development plan includes demolishing the existing houses and replacing the 3 lots with 6 lots for single-family houses. The plan also includes a variation request from the subdivision standards in the Village Code for a private street, private street guard house and gate. The site is legally described as follows: Parcel 1: The South 33 feet of Lot 11 in the Circuit Court Partition of the Northwest ¼ and the East ½ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian and of Lot 8 in Stephenson’s Subdivision of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Parcel 2: Lots 9, 10, 11 (except the South 33 feet) in Circuit Court Partition of Lot 8 in Stephenson’s Subdivision of the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, IL. Parcel 3: Easement for the benefit of Parcel 1 as created by deed from Jerome J. Vlk and Sylvia S. Vlk to Palos Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee under Trust Number 1-01414 recorded December 28, 1972 as Document 22170247 for ingress and egress over the following described land: The East 33 feet of the North 99.29 feet of the South 33 feet of Lot 1 in Ramsgate Subdivision of Lots 5,6,7 in Stephenson’s Subdivision of the Southeast ¼ of Section 30, Township 37 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, IL; PINs: 23-30-401-005-0000; 23-30-401-006-0000, and 23-30-401-007-0000. All are welcome to review the applications for relief, and proposed Village staff recommendations, to send correspondence, attend the public hearing, submit evidence, and testify at the public hearing. For further information, please contact the Community Development Director, Lori Sommers at 708-671-3731 or lsommers@palospark.org. Respectfully submitted by: Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk

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4,539,275.00 1,217,461.00 1,206,840.00 1,310,520.00 231,876.00 5,748,776.00 415,314.00 535,115.00 386,475.00 18,632.00 528,472.00 289,453.00 186,425.00 373,606.00 2,255.00 742,906.00

D. Nisavic

Total Compensation: $5,856,946.01 Disbursements:

ACCU-SPLIT $3,248.50, ADAM NAGY $4,126.22, ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. $4,097.00, AIRY'S, INC $22,134.29, A-K UNDERGROUND, INC. $3,960.80, ALEXANDER EQUIPMENT CO. $3,782.80, ALL ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR $5,350.00, ALL STAR SPORTS INSTRUCTION $6,490.00, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS, LTD. $14,211.73, AMBER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC $17,957.35, AMERICAN LANDSCAPING INC. $49,254.00, AMERICAN LITHO & PUBLISHING, INC. $11,679.00, AMERICAN UNDERGROUND LLC $4,000.00, AMERICANEAGLE.COM, INC. $6,215.00, Apostal, Kevin $4,322.40, AQUA PURE ENTERPRISES, INC. $4,505.75, ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCE CORPORATION $10,865.50, ASKEY'S CONSTRUCTION $46,788.87, AT&T $8,228.29, AUTOLIV ASP, INC. $15,000.00, BANNERVILLE USA, INC. $6,605.00, BARCELONA & COMPANY, INC. $3,386.87, BASIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP $5,015.15, BAUDVILLE, INC $3,094.74, BEAVER CREEK ENTERPRISES, INC. $3,761.94, BILL'S AUTO & TRUCK REPAIR $4,312.55, BLUE CROSS & BLUE SHIELD OF IL $1,193,555.62, BRETT EQUIPMENT $4,066.20, BROTHER'S ASPHALT PAVING, INC. $10,000.00, BROUWER BROTHERS STEAMATIC $7,438.00, BRUSSEAU DESIGN GROUP, LLC $9,362.04, BUSSE CONSULTING, INC. $39,882.50, C & M PIPE & SUPPLY CO. $5,464.76, C.O.P.S. TESTING SERVICE, INC. $2,990.00, CALL ONE $50,459.72, CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. $2,695.00, CARCRAFTERS COLLISION, INC. $18,516.76, CDW GOVERNMENT, INC. $12,195.17, CEDAR VALLEY $9,351.50, CENTRAL STATES FIREWORKS, INC. $12,000.00, CESAR'S EQUIPMENT CO. $10,910.89, CHALLENGER SPORTS $2,731.00, CHEMICAL PUMP SALES & SERVICE $5,352.18, CHICAGO BULLS/WHITE SOX $3,021.00, CHICAGO OFFICE PRODUCTS $16,965.17, CHINESE ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE & CULTURE $5,165.00, CINTAS CORPORATION $3,642.87, CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC. $4,980.00, CITY OF P.H. PETTY CASH $6,958.04, CITY OF PALOS HILLS $4,463.61, CITY OF PALOS HILLS $21,798.08, CIVIC SYSTEMS, LLC $10,826.00, CLARK, WILLIAM JAY $10,000.00, COLLINS, STEVEN $8,405.00, COMCAST CABLE $5,637.02, COMED $96,937.12, CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY, INC. $23,372.14, COOK COUNTY DEPT OF PUBLIC HEALTH $15,900.00, CORRPRO COMPANIES, INC. $8,835.00, COSTUME GALLERY $2,942.50, COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS $2,689.50, CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING, INC $3,497.18, CREST & SON CEMENT CONTR. INC. $15,965.00, CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS $7,626.80, CROWLEY SHEPPARD ASPHALT $37,332.42, D CONSTRUCTION $216,173.11, DAVIS CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION CO $42,656.31, DELANEY, DAVE $5,125.65, DELL MARKETING L.P. $6,549.56, DREGER, BRENT $4,180.95, DUNN-RITE OF AMERICA $21,172.00, DUNTEMANN, MARK $19,750.00, EJ USA, INC. $6,644.60, EL GRANDE PRODUCTS $7,923.75, ELEVATOR INSPECTION SERVICE CO $6,749.00, EMBROIDME $2,967.38, FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO. $6,340.51, FAKHOURY, MAYSOON $2,500.00, FENCE MASTERS INC. $4,400.00, FIRST MIDWEST BANK-VISA $85,964.92, FLEETPRIDE $3,962.82, FOLGERS FLAG & DECORATING $9,620.10, FORDEN, BRIAN $2,626.25, FULLER'S CAR WASH $3,919.00, G COOPER OIL CO. 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The Regional News Thursday, June 26, 2014

Accused drunken driver crashes into pole: police Orland Park police charged Joseph B. Hannan, 25, of Orland Park, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and improper turn at an intersection. Police said they were flagged down by a Tinley Park police officer at 159th Street and 80th Avenue at 11:25 p.m. May 26 and saw that Hannan’s car had crashed into a light pole. Hannan said he lost control of the vehicle while making a turn, according to the police report. His car was towed and impounded. Hannan was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 16. Orland Park police charged Haya A. Hammad, 37, of Orland Park, with retail theft after she allegedly stole $296 worth of jewelry and perfume from a store in Orland Square Mall at 2:05 p.m. May 23. Police said Hammad’s 8-year-old daughter was with her at the time. The child was released to her father, according to the police report. Hammad was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview last Thursday. In other Orland Park police news, an employee of a cell phone retailer told police that someone stole a Samsung Galaxy phone from a kiosk in Orland Square Mall sometime between 5 and 6:30 p.m. June 1. The sales clerk said he had shown the phone to a prospective customer and then put it on the kiosk counter. It was discovered it missing when he was closing up for the evening. Katherine C. McCormick, 20, of Orland Park, was charged with retail theft. She allegedly stole two bottles of perfume worth a total of $24 from a grocery store in the 15200 block of South La Grange Road at 2:36 p.m. May 26. McCormick was scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on June 10. Police charged Matthew R. Taylor, 18, of Orland Park, with possession of cannabis. Police responding to a “suspicious ve-

ORLAND PARK POLICE hicle” call said they saw Taylor and a male juvenile in an SUV parked in the 14100 block of South 86th Place at 9:11 a.m. May 31. Taylor approached the police vehicle on foot and admitted to having a plastic bag of cannabis in his possession, according to the police report. The juvenile was released to his father, police added. Taylor is scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on July 8. Thomas J. Macari, 46, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and disobeying a stop sign. Police curbed his car near Wheeler Drive and Larkspur Lane at 6:20 p.m. June 2. His vehicle was towed and impounded, police said. Macari is due in court in Bridgeview on July 23. Police charged Wesley G. Shepherd, 19, Kortney R. Kuzniewski, 19, and Kristi D. Mason, 18, all of Orland Park, with possession of drug paraphernalia. A plainclothes police officer said he saw them allegedly smoking in an SUV parked at the Marcus Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. La Grange Road, at 9:29 p.m. May 13. A search of the vehicle yielded two smoking pipes, police said. All three were scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on June 10. Donald Brittain, 21, of Orland Park, was charged with possession of cannabis and disobeying a stop sign. Police curbed his vehicle in the 15300 block of South Regent Drive at 5:20 p.m. May 26 after they said they saw him roll through two stop signs. Brittain reportedly told police he had a small amount of cannabis in his possession, according to the police report. He was issued a local citation. The police report gave no indication

of a hearing date. Caryl M. Murphy, 47, of Oak Forest, was charged with DUI, making an improper turn, and leaving the scene of an accident. Her car allegedly crashed into another vehicle at 151st Street and Harlem Avenue at 4:59 p.m. May 29 and then continued west on 151st Street. The victim, a 29-year-old woman, and another motorist said they followed Murphy to an apartment building in the 7300 block of West Evergreen Drive, where she allegedly parked her car and went inside. Police responding said they brought Murphy out of the building, where she was positively identified by the witness, according to the police report. A search of her purse yielded an empty pint bottle of Smirnoff vodka, police added. Her car was towed and impounded, and Murphy was given a Bridgeview court date of July 15. Police charged Erin C. Reese, 34, of Willowbrook, with driving with no valid license, operating a motor vehicle with expired registration, no proof of insurance, and using an expired insurance card. Police curbed her SUV in the 15400 block of South La Grange Road at 9:58 a.m. May 26, after a random plate check. Her vehicle was towed and impounded, and Reese is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 9. Police charged Bradley M. Bronnenberg, 21, of Mokena, with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police curbed his car in the 9500 block of West 151st Street at 11:35 p.m. May 27 after they said the spotted a nonfunctioning light bulb over the rear license plate. Police added that they found a container with cannabis on Bronnenberg and a smoking pipe in the vehicle. He was scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on June 10.

Man riding a lawnmower along street faces charges Palos Heights police charged Keith P. Hazleton, 70, of Palos Heights, with driving on a revoked license, as well as improper lane usage. Hazleton was riding his lawnmower on the street in the 7200 block of West 127th Street at 9:03 p.m. June 15, opposite the flow of traffic and causing motorists to swerve around him, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 17. In other Palos Heights police news, Nicholas J. Fountas, 22, of Orland Park, was charged with battery. While at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., he allegedly punched a hospital employee in the face at 6 p.m. June 13. Bond was set at $1,500, and Fountas is due in court in Bridgeview on July 17. An unknown vandal damaged the video screen of a DVD rental unit located outside Walgreens, 12659 S. Ridgeland Ave. Police said the crime appears to have occurred between 10 p.m. last Saturday and 2:30 p.m. the following day, when it was reported. A 55-year-old man reported that his minivan was stolen from a parking lot in the 12100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. The

PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE theft occurred between 3:40 and 9:36 p.m. last Sunday, according to police. Megan A. Nunez, 22, of Worth, was charged with DUI and speeding. Police curbed her vehicle after they said they saw it traveling at 69 mph, nearly double the speed limit, in the 7200 block of West College Drive at 1 a.m. June 15. Bond was set at $1,000, and Nunez is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 17. Police charged Juan Gutierrez, 36, of Chicago, with driving without a valid license, as well as failing to use his headlights. His vehicle was stopped by police in the 7600 block of West College Drive at 8:38 p.m. last Thursday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Gutierrez was given a court date of July 17 in Bridgeview. Anthony Ocampo, 31, of Summit, was charged with speeding, driving on a revoked license, and no proof of insurance. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 5 a.m. June 17 after they said they saw it traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph more than the posted speed

limit. Bond was set at $2,000, and Ocampo is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 8. Police charged Michael J. Carbone Jr., 26, of Oak Forest, with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with expired registration. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue at 10:29 a.m. June 12. Bond was set at $2,000, and Carbone is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 25. Gustavo Ramirez-Gutierrez, 20, of Bellwood, was charged with driving without a valid license, as well as improper lane usage. His vehicle was involved in a crash in the 11900 block of South Southwest Highway at 1:06 p.m. June 12, according to police. Bond was set at $1,500, and Ramirez-Gutierrez is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 17. Police charged Ahmed T. Albaiji, 25, of Valparaiso, Ind., with driving on a suspended license, as well as failure to wear a seatbelt. Police curbed his vehicle in the 6900 block of West College Drive at 3:16 p.m. June 11. Bond was set at $1,500, and Albaiji was given a court date of July 25 in Bridgeview.

Auto vandalized in Metra lot A 53-year-old Palos Heights woman told Palos Park police that her car was vandalized while it was parked at the Metra station at 8101 W. 121st St., sometime between 7:15 a.m. and 6:07 p.m. June 4. The victim discovered a fender–to–fender scratch along the length of the passenger side of the vehicle, as well as a banana peel and dirt thrown atop the car. In other Palos Park police news, Shawn D. Mudd Jr., 23, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license. Police curbed his car in the 13100 block of South La Grange Road at 1:49 p.m. June 4 after they said they saw several air fresheners dangling from the rear view mirror. Bond was set at $1,500, and Mudd is due in court in Bridgeview on July 23. A 64-year-old Palos Park man told police he believes a confidence artist attempted to gain access to his home computer. He said he received an unsolicited phone call at 7:15 p.m. June 11 from an unidentified man with a South Asian or Middle Eastern accent. The caller said he was from a computer services company and asked the Palos Park man to turn on his home computer. The man declined and hung up the phone without giving out any personal information. Police investigated

PALOS PARK POLICE and traced the call to Ponchatula, La., but were unable to locate the man who made the call. They added that the number used to make the call was a “scammer number” identified by other law enforcement agencies. While the unidentified caller committed no crime, police used the incident to remind everyone to be wary of unsolicited calls and to refrain from giving out personal information. Cathy B. Wytrwal, 25, of Lemont, was charged with possession of cannabis. She was a back-seat passenger in a car stopped by police for a traffic violation in the 12400 block of South Bell Road at 2:35 p.m. June 9. Police said they found a plastic bag containing cannabis in her purse. Wytrwal is scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Kaptur Administrative Center on July 2. Police charged Therese M. Kahriman, 30, of Lockport, with DUI, no proof of insurance, and improper lane usage. Police curbed her SUV in the 10800 block of West McCarthy Road at 3:44 a.m. June 8 after they said they saw her driving erratically. Her vehicle was towed and impounded, and Kahriman was given a Bridgeview

court date of July 23. Sama B. Salameh, 22, of Homer Glen, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration., police said. Police stopped her car in the 13000 block of South 86th Avenue at 6:47 p.m. June 2 after conducting a random plate check. Her vehicle was towed and impounded. Salameh is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 23. Police charged Adilene Acosta, 25, of Harvey, with driving on a suspended license. Her pickup truck was pulled over by police in the 12700 block of South Southwest Highway at 1:16 p.m. June 3 after they said they saw no front bumper on the vehicle. Bond was set at $1,500, and Acosta is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 23. Darren J. Garner, 51, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license. Police curbed his car in the 11800 block of South Southwest Highway at 3:17 a.m. June 3 after they said they saw no light illuminating the rear license plate. His vehicle was towed and impounded. Bond was set at $1,500, and Garner is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 23.

Photo courtesy Orland Fire Protection District

Orland Fire tackles house fire The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a house fire at about 2 p.m. Monday afternoon in the 8800 block of West 147th Street. Neighbors reported seeing smoke coming from the roof and called 911. The homeowners were not inside at the time of fire and no injuries were reported. Orland firefighters arrived to observe smoke showing and made a quick interior attack to confine the fire to the lower level. The house sustained heavy smoke damage and had burned though the first floor above the area of origin, a district spokesperson said. About 30 firefighters were on the scene with the fire being struck in about 30 minutes. Orland was assisted on scene by the Palos Fire Protection District and had the stations covered with several other surrounding agencies. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Accused drunken driver with child in auto charged A 43-year-old Orland Park man was charged early Sunday with drunken driving with his 8-year-old child in his vehicle, police said. Saulius Tamavicius was charged with endangering the life of a child. Police curbed his southbound minivan near 125th Street and

La Grange Road at 12:35 a.m., after they observed it swerving and then strike a construction barricade, police said. Police said that Tamavicius’ blood alcohol level was .19, more than twice the legal limit. Tamavicius is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 23.

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

Storm rips through Palos: A violent windstorm ripped its way across the Palos area last Friday night heavily damaging property and injuring at least at least five persons. The storm hit about 7:30 p.m. with steady winds clocked at 65 mph and gusts up to 95 mph accompanied by lightning, rain and hail. Hundreds of trees were damaged or uprooted, snapping power and telephone lines and smashing several homes and cars. Thrift Hardware, 12231 S. Harlem – plate glass window smashed (top left). Trailer topples: Mobile field office for the Cook County assessor in the Orland Plaza shopping center was blown over by the gale winds (top right). Above, the crew at Palos Country Club saw off, chop up and carry away the remains of more than 200 trees that had lined the course. [The Palos Regional published the second extra edition in its 23-year history back then on Saturday, June 20, 1964 to inform local residents immediately of the damage of what it called the worst windstorm ever to hit the area up until that time.]

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Are you (POW) ready (KICK) for some (OUCH) football? For some, it’s never too early to get geeked up for football. In this area, high school football enjoyed a special season last year, which included Richards taking second in the state in Class 6A. So even though the 7-on-7 summer leagues have not even peaked yet, it’s still fun to think about the start of the 2014 season, which begins Aug. 29. Some of the schedules have leaked out and it looks like Richards’ first non-conference opponent that night in Oak Lawn will be interesting. The Bulldogs face Indianapolis Arsenal Tech. The name alone is fun. The intrigue of whether this team is any good or not is also interesting to ponder because we have no idea of the competition that team plays. Richards could win

in on the action and just when cooler heads started to prevail… well…a couple of assistant coaches started to fight and the riot was back on in full swing. The Indiana High School Athletic Association levied a bunch by Jeff Vorva of suspensions and coaches and players all had to attend sports55-0, could play in in a nailbiter manship classes before they or get waxed. You never know. would be allowed to compete What we do know is this… in postseason play. The two assistant coaches who Arsenal Tech and its fans seem duked it out when things were to be an edgy bunch. Last September, Tech and Fort dying down were suspended for Wayne South Side High School the rest of the season. Come Aug. 29, I really don’t played to a rare double forfeit. The Fort Wayne News Senti- expect Gary Korhonen Field to nel reported that a South Side turn into a war zone. I’m guessplayer laid a late hit on a Tech ing players, coaches and fans player in the third quarter and from the Indianapolis school have learned some lessons. a melee ensued. But to quote the old sarge Both benches emptied. Fans came out of the stands to join on “Hill Street Blues”, let’s be

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While researching information on Bob Bielarz, a victim of a boating accident on the Cal-Sag Channel, my eyes have been opened to some new websites. Bielarz played guitar for No One, a NU Metal group from Chicago. So while looking up information on the man known in the business as B-Larz, I was able to find a website called blabbermouth.com, which is a funny name for a site that specializes in metal music. Then there was a guy with his own blog named Chris Harris who calls himself the Gunshy Assassin. His motto is “More metal than your mama’s kettle” which made me laugh out loud.

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WHATIZIT? Well, this turned out to be a bear for some of you. Last week was a photo of a plastic bear filled with honey that we found at the Chicago Ridge Farmers Market. Not a lot of guesses this week. Worth’s Celeste Cameron was the first correct guesser. Other sweet guessers were Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky and Evergreen Park’s Ellen Reddington. Sour answers were of a raccoon, wisdom (this guesser thought it was an owl), Kool-Aid, helium. This week’s clue is that it’s a summer item of Biblical proportions. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@ comcast.net with your name and hometown and don’t forget to put WHATIZIT in the subject line.

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Senior-to-be Ryan Willett of Richards is shown running in the state championship game last season. In the first week of 2014, Richards will host a team out of Indianapolis that was involved in a rare double forfeit.

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Outdoor concert and movie Sunday at Centennial West Bring the blankets, lawn chairs, a picnic and the family to enjoy Orland Park’s free concert series that starts this Sunday at Centennial Park West. The City Lights Orchestra will perform from 5 to 7 p.m., before a movie is shown at dusk. After the concert, hang around for free and fun family activities before a showing of the film “Monsters University” at dusk at the village’s 12-acre open air venue located at Park Station Boulevard and Somerglen Lane in the Colette Highlands Subdivision, just southeast of 108th Avenue and 159th Street. Billed as Chicago’s premier concert and event orchestra, Rich Daniels and The City Lights Orchestra have been entertaining audiences in Chicago and across the nation with their renditions of everything

Community Notes Orland Park outdoor concert The City Lights Orchestra will perform on Sunday, June 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by a movie at dusk at Centennial Park West in the Colette Highlands at Park Station Boulevard and Somerglen Lane. The village of Orland Park will begin its Independence Day festivities with this annual outdoor concert featuring the City Lights Orchestra. The concert will be followed by a free outdoor movie. Attendees will fill the lawn at Centennial Park West, bringing lawn umbrellas, picnic set ups, lawn chairs, blankets and more. Centennial Park West is a village owned 12-acre open-air special event venue.

July 3rd bash and fireworks at Lake Katherine Enjoy the fireworks from the best spot in town—the balcony of Lake Katherine’s Clubhouse. Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens will host its July 3rd Bash on Thursday, July 3, from 7 to 10 p.m. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:15 p.m. Tickets to the July 3rd Bash are $15 per person, which includes wine, beer, and snacks. Space is limited, so call to reserve tickets. Proceeds from this event support education programs at Lake Katherine Nature Center. For more information or to RSVP, call 361-1873. Lake Katherine is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine

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from the Beatles to the Big Band era to Sinatra to Motown since 1974. The second concert at the Centenniel West venue this season will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31, and will open with The Van Goghs, a Chicago-based pop-rock band from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Headlining that concert will be local favorite and Dave Matthew’s Tribute band, Trippin Billies from 5 to 7 p.m. Trippin Billies has been bringing the nation the sounds of Dave Matthews for close to 20 years and is comprised of some of Chicago’s best musicians. Concessions will be available for purchase at both events. For more information, call the Orland Park Recreation Department at 403-PARK.

Orland Park’s Got Talent deadline to enter is July 1

Orland Park’s Got Talent” debuted in 2012 when the village’s The city of Palos Heights is Recreation Department put out a looking for local businesses, call for talented area residents. The village will again showcase not-for-profit or other group to “adopt” the Palos Heights section the area’s most talented family of Route 83 between Ridgeland friendly acts on the community Avenue and Southwest Highway stage at the Taste of Orland Park through a program offered by on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 2 p.m. the Illinois Department of Trans- to 4 p.m. “Orland Park’s Got Talent is a portation. If no group steps forward, indi- great run leading up to the Taste viduals are welcome to volunteer of Orland Park. We have so many and should do so by contacting talented people in this area and the Public Works Department at it’s exciting to showcase them,” 361-1800. Adoption includes picking up roadside trash four times a year.

said Frann Carnivele, resident producer/director of the village’s Orland Park Theatre Troupe, who oversees the competition. Contestants can be any age and must submit a DVD or CD to be considered for the first round of competition. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, July 1, 2014 and participants need not live in Orland Park. DVDs and CDs can be mailed or delivered to the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department; Attn. Frann Carnivele;

14600 S. Ravinia Ave.; Orland Park, IL 60462. Judges will select 25 semi-finalists to compete in the semi-final round on Monday, July 21. At the semi-finals, the judges and the audience will then choose 15 finalists to compete at the Taste of Orland Park final competition on Aug. 3. The top winner on Aug. 3 will win the $1000 grand prize. For more information, call the Orland Park Recreation Department at 403-7275.

Student News Chicago Christian High School hosted an awards breakfast at the Ozinga Grand Lobby at Trinity Christian College on May 30 for seniors who received scholarships, athletic, artistic or academic departmental awards. Also at the event, CCHS presented the Academic Top Ten with their gold cords to wear at graduation. The students who rank in the top ten of their class at Chicago Christian are Rebecca Voogt of Tinley Park, Alyssa Bednarek of Chicago, Maggie Cavanaugh of Homer Glen, Kassie Satterly of

Orland Park, Kathryn Goudzwaard of Oak Forest, and Kiersten Merrick of Tinley Park, and Dan Venhuizen, Jay Timmer and Jacob Bruinius, all of Tinley Park, and Jon Boonstra of Palos Park. *** Erin Silkowski, of Orland Park, earned regular honors on the Aurora University Dean’s List during the spring 2014 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who have earned a 3.6 GPA or higher. Students recognized with high honors have earned a perfect 4.0.

*** Rachel E. Jozwik, of Palos Park, was named to the springsemester dean’s list at Iowa State University. She is an event management major. *** Brendan Murphy, of Palos Park, a senior at McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill., made the President’s List for exceptional academic performance during the spring 2014 semester, achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average for the term. ***

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about what it’s like to be a veterinarian and answer questions this Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Registration is required. The Center Toastmasters Club will meet on Wednesdays, July 2 and 16, at 7 p.m., at 12700 SouthPajamarama – Children of all west Highway in Palos Park. ages wear your pajamas, bring Toastmasters International is an organization for people interested in improving and practicing your blanket and hear some good their public speaking skills. Members take turns leading the meetings and giving speeches, gaining bedtime stories on Tuesday, July confidence from the encouragement of each other. 1 at 7 p.m. No registration is Shown are newly installed officers Jim Green, president (back row from left); Mike White, VP of required. education; Tony Lampl, outgoing VP; Frank Hesser, VP of membership and (front) Lois Lauer, VP public Farmers Market – Enjoy out- relations; Barb Green, secretary; Betty Wall, treasurer and Joe Wall, sergeant at arms. door stories and crafts with this The Center Toastmasters meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. New members week’s theme of Farm Animals at and guests are always welcome. For more, call Dave Sanders or Lois Lauer at The Center at 361-3650. the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. on Wednesday, July 2 at 10 a.m. All programs are free and open Summer Story Times – RegHeights library to everyone at the Palos Heights istration is open now for the upcoming programs library’s Summer Story Time Public Library, at 12501 S. 71st The following events will take sessions. To sign up, visit www. Ave. For more information or We believe that reﬁnancing place at the Palos Heights Public palosheightslibrary.org or call 448- to register for a program, visit or purchasing the home of www.palosheightslibrary.org, call 1473. Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Tweens: Snoopy & Woodstock – 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Bring your projects to the Neeyour dreams should be a dle Club and enjoy the company of Kids in grades 4 and 5 can have Services desk. comfortable and others while working on Tuesday, fun with their friends at the library pain-free process. July 1, from 10 a.m. to noon. New with this week’s theme of Snoopy We offer the following & Woodstock today (Thursday) at members always welcome. programs for residential Scrabble Club will meet on 1:30 p.m. Registration is required. mortgages: Teens: CSI Chicago – Kids enTuesday, July 1, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. New players always welcome. tering grades 6 and up can solve • Fixed Rate Loans with without discount service. Bring your game to play Ameri- crimes using forensic science on terms ranging from LOOK FOR AREA can Mah Jongg on Tuesday, July 1, Monday, June 30 from 1:30 to 3 It’s accident no accidentmore morepeople people trust 10 to 30 years It’s no trustState StateFarm. Farm. MORTGAGE RATES EVERY at 1 p.m. Novice and experienced p.m. Registration is required. • Adjustable Rate Loans Erik R Nelson, Agent Erik R Nelson, Agent WEEK IN THE REGIONAL Paws to Read One Book – players welcome. Space is limited, • Balloon Loans 10200S SRoberts Roberts Road Road 10200 NEWS! A P P LY Palos Hills, so call Adult Services to register Children of all ages are welcome Palos Hills,ILIL60465-1539 60465-1539 W! O Bus: 708-430-7575 N Bus: 708-430-7575 to read and discuss “Because of at 448-1473. raphy with Amy Hughes on Tuesday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. Bring your device with the latest iOS and Celebrate the dog days of sum- download the free app Snapseed mer by joining the Palos Heights prior to class. Program is open to Public Library’s Summer Reading teens and adults. Program registration is always Program. Sign up and pick up your read- appreciated. Register online at ing log at the Adult Services Desk. palosheightslibrary.org, by phone Help animals as you “Paws to at 448-1473, or in person. All proRead” and donate to “Pennies grams are free and open to the for Pooches” at the library, 12501 public unless otherwise noted. S. 71st Ave. All proceeds will be donated to the Animal Welfare Height library League in Chicago Ridge. youth programs

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We were once Jacks We were once Jacks, playing baseball for PBO in 1977. We were young. We were happy. Jacks! What is a Jack? Well, back then, a Jack was a name of our Little League baseball team, and you Mr Mundo, were our coach. I moved to Palos Heights that year and you called me and told me I was on the Jacks. Not the Cubs, or the White Sox or the Cardinals, but the Jacks. What kind of town calls a baseball team the Jacks? I thought to myself. I was 11 years old in 1977 and you were my baseball coach. I remember our first day of practice at the school across the street from your house. I remember being the new kid in town, not knowing anyone, and trying to impress you with my fastball. I remember Ricky and Johnny and all the Navajo kids you had on the team. I remember your youngest son always being around the ball field. We were not the best team, we won about as many as we lost, but we had fun. I remember the end of the year pool party at your house and I remember your kindness. I hit a Grand Slam Home run that year, my first and last of my career. And you presented me with a trophy, “The Grand Slam Homer Award”. You didn’t have to do that. But you did. You engraved it with my name on it. I remember that Grand Slam. Hit with a 29 inch wooden Louisville Slugger with a thin handle. I remember the ball going over the left field fence. I remember your dedication, your generosity, your caring. I still have that trophy Mr Mundo. I still remember.

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The late PBO coach Richard Mundo’s son, Rick, will be coaching his last game at PBO this week. He played with James Cantorna on the Jacks in 1977. This is the Jacks’ team photo that year.

Grateful for Richard Mundo

Yes, we were once Jacks and you were our coach. We were 11 and 12 years old and doing what boys should do in the summer, playing baseball. We were happy. Before girls, and high school. Before exams and college. Before work and jobs and careers. And before marriage and our parents getting older. And before illness and worry and sadness. We were young and We were Jacks. And we were happy. And you were our Coach.

PBO coach’s spirit lives on always by James Cantorna, MD

to complete the tasks that are really important. I greatly regret that I did not Richard Mundo was my baseball coach at PBO when I was complete the letter while he was 11 years old in 1977. He was a alive and give him the opportunity wonderful man and very dedicated to enjoy a long overdue thank you. to his family and the community. The day before Father’s Day, I comUnfortunately, Mr. Mundo passed pleted the letter and gave it to his away from a long illness a year widow, Mrs. Mundo. I don’t know if it was the right thing to do, but ago August. When I first learned he was I figured that at least she and her ill, I started to write him a let- children would know how well he ter to thank him for all he had was appreciated and remembered. As summer is upon us and the done for us when we were kids. I never felt that the letter was PBO baseball season comes to an good enough and sadly I did not end, my fond memories of Mr. complete it while he was alive. Mundo make me think of all the It languished in my computer; parents who have coached at PBO a result of procrastination and and made PBO the best baseball lives that are at times, too busy league in the area. Mr. Mundo and

his family represent all of those who coached and managed our Little League baseball players. From the dedicated Trustees who spend countless hours at the park, to the dads who rush home from work to start practice, to the moms who are constantly looking for misplaced gloves and socks, and who always find a way to have their children play in clean uniforms. I would like to say thank you to all those who make PBO great and who allow our children to create wonderful baseball memories. I loved PBO when I was a Jack in 1977 and it is even better today. Thank you Mr. Mundo for the memories. I hope you can forgive my tardiness.

And I remember, we probably didn’t say, Thank You enough. And we probably didn’t appreciate all that you did for us. And I would like to tell you now Mr Mundo Thank you. Thank you very much. Because in the Summer of 1977, we were young and we were happy And you were our Coach and WE WERE ONCE JACKS! James “Jamie” Cantorna lives in Palos Park.

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And the band washed on The Palos Heights School District 128 Band held its annual car wash Saturday at Independence Junior High School’s parking lot. Band members Mitchell Elzinga and AJ Kitzmiller, holding handmade signs, do their best to reel in customers (photos from top left). Jasper Kitzmiller, Alissa Robinson, Jillian Arnold, Claire Filipiak, Brian Everson, Caitlin Stokes and Kassy King wash one of the many cars that passed through for a thorough washing before it rained later that day. Caitlin Stokes concentrates on making a car squeaky clean. Brian Everson is going on this second year as the band director after succeeding longtime bandmaster Damien Aherne. The Independence Band organizes a car wash every year to raise money for new instruments and repairs. The car wash is routinely held soon before the Independence band marches in the Palos Heights Independence Day parade on the Fourth of July.

School Notes Electrical safety Classes at MVCC The economic downturn has inspired homeowners to tackle more do-it-yourself projects than ever before, and many do not have the training or experience needed to safely perform home electrical work. Each year thousands of people in the United States are critically injured as a result of electrical fires, accidents and electrocution in their own homes. Moraine Valley Community Col-

lege has a noncredit class, Electrical Maintenance Safety, to help address this issue. The one-day class will be Thursday, July 31, from 6-10 p.m., at the Palos Hills campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy. The fee is $99. Students will learn how to safely work in areas with electrical energy and how to protect themselves and others in the area by using safe electrical work practices. By following OSHA regulations and safety standards regarding electrical hazards, students will

avoid accidents at work and in their home. For more information about this or other noncredit courses, call Corporate, Community and

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-11) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, July 14, 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 Platinum Chiropractic to allow a B-1 Special Use in a B District for a chiropractor business on property legally described as follows: The East Third of the North 10 Acres of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois, Except Therefrom the Following Portion Thereof: Beginning at the Point of Intersection of the West Line of South Harlem Avenue, As Dedicated According to Document No. 11231375 (Said West Line Lying 50 Feet West of and Parallel with the East Line of Said Section 25) and the South Line of West 119th Street, As Dedicated According to Document No. 11194076 (Said South Line Lying 50 Feet south of and Parallel with the North Line of Said Section 25) Thence West Along the Said South Line of 119th street, a Distance of 20 Feet to a Point: Thence southeasterly Along a Straight Line a Distance of 28.28 Feet to a Point on the Aforesaid West Line of Harlem Avenue, Said Point Lying 20.00 Feet South of the Point Beginning (As Measured Along Said West Line); Thence North Along Said West Line 20.00 Feet to the Point of Beginning, All in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 7207 W. College Drive, Southwick Commons, Palos Heights, IL.

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Healthy Answers for Life is a column that seeks to answer health questions and concerns from a natural perspective. 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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Golden Oaks offers lunch and candy history program Golden Oaks senior club member John LeNoble and Leslie Goddard pose following her performance last year on the history of Marshall Field’s for the Golden Oaks. Goddard has been presenting history programs for more than 10 years. She holds a doctorate from Northwestern University in American history; her master’s degree was in theater. A former museum director and the author of two books on Chicago history, Goddard is nationally recognized for her presentations, which include Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton, Jacqueline Kennedy, Jane Austen and the making of “Gone With The Wind.” Newcomers may Golden Oaks seniors to enjoy a $5 catered lunch at noon on Wednesday, July 2, at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave., followed by Leslie Goddard’s presentation of Chicago’s “Sweet Candy History.” Call the church to make your reservation by this Friday, June 27. Call 448-5220.

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Pick of the Litter By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com Dear Dr. Fleming, My dentist said that I should not let my dog lick my mouth because he could transmit germs to my teeth. Do you agree? Rick, Palos Heights Dear Rick, I’ve watched dogs for a long time now and they seem to have a habit of licking their anus and other orifices. You decide if you want your dog licking your face. I don’t. On a related note, periodontal disease is common in dogs. I guesstimate that about 80 percent of the dogs we see week in and week out have some degree of periodontal disease. Bacterial agents play a large role in this disease. In humans, periodontal disease is commonly y caused by Treponema denticola, Tannerella forsythia, and Porphyromonas gingivalis, collectively referred to as the Red Complex Bacteria (RCB). In a recent veterinary study, when subgingival samples were collected from 73 dogs, RCB were found in 4 percent and 49 percent were found to be coinfected with P gingivalis and T forsythia; this was significantly correlated with the presence of periodontal disease. As it is possible that transmission of oral bacteria between humans and dogs can occur, the zoonotic implications are clear. Dear Dr. Fleming, I have an 8 – year-old mixed breed cat, Teddy, who has had diarrhea for about four months.

I had a stool sample checked for worms, which was negative and now the vet wants to examine him.

Before I do that do you have any suggestions? Mark, Homer Glen

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Meet Mamu, my maternal grandmother. Mamu was born on Abaco in the Bahamas, where her father served in the English Lighthouse Service and met her mother. There were several generations of Thompson lighthouse keepers in Bahamas. Mamu never wore shoes until she moved to Miami as a 9-year-old. She married Ralph Miller who was a well-known fisherman, tackle craftsman and guide in south Florida in the early l900s. He patented the famous Leaping Lena lure. As a kid I had the privilege of helping him in his shop, Oceanic Tackle Shop. I can still smell his cigars.

Dear Mark, We (vets) recommend, you decide. Chronic diarrhea in cats has frustrated just about every practicing veterinarian that has ever lived. It would be prudent to rule out bacterial and viral infection, parasites (some of which can be missed on a routine fecal exam), intestinal lymphoma, and inflammatory bowel disease. However, to save cost you may want to do a dietary trial first, bearing in mind that if Teddy has one of the above diseases you will be delaying the diagnosis. We know that about 25 percent of chronic diarrhea in cats can be influenced by dietary change, but reasons for the improvement are unclear. Is it a decrease in dietary sensitively or improvement in intestinal dysbiosis? Many diseases and syndromes in humans are now associated with disruptions in the intestinal microbiome and this is true in cats too as shown by recent 454-pyrosequencing before and after dietary changes. Dear Readers, Good news for pets. Two pet retail chains have promised to soon stop carrying Chinese-made jerky pet treats, which have been linked to illness in thousands of US dogs. Here’s a scary thought: China might soon be permitted to process chicken for human consumption in America. If chicken is processed in China and then repackaged in the United States, it could carry a “Made in USA” label.

Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) officials remind residents to be cautious and protect against West Nile virus (WNV). Prevention is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family from becoming infected with WNV. “Residents need to remember that West Nile virus is real and to be vigilant in protecting against it because it’s found every year in our communities,” said Dr. Terry Mason, CCDPH COO. “Unless basic prevention steps are taken to limit the risk, breeding grounds can develop around homes and put people at risk for the infection.” WNV is an infection carried by the Culex mosquito. The Culex breeds in small pools of stagnant water. They rest during the day in areas of vegetation but they are most active and likely to bite between the hours of dusk and dawn. The most effective way to prevent WNV is to follow the3 R’s – Remove, Repel and Repair. • Remove standing water around your home. Get rid of standing water in pet bowls, flower pots, old tires, bird baths, baby pools and toys where mosquitoes can breed. Make sure rain gutters drain properly. • Repel mosquitoes when out-

Health Beat poverty guidelines, no health insurance or a deductible of $500 more per person and are ineligible for Medicaid, Medicare, AllKids, FamilyCare or CountyCare can apply for Access to Care at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Access to Care An appointment is necessary. enrollment at The Access to Care program Orland Township provides visits to an assigned Orland Township residents Access to Care doctor for $5, who have a family income less basic lab and X-ray services for than 300 percent of the federal $5 per draw or procedure, and

The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is forming a support group for friends and loved ones of survivors who have been abused by clergy members. Meetings are held locally on the third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so registration is required.

Death Notices Elaine Marjory Carey Elaine Marjory (Roy) Carey, born February 9, 1921, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2014. Elaine grew up in Chicago and was an avid Cubs and Blackhawks fan. She attended the University of Chicago, on scholarship, for 3 years and made lifelong friends in her social club. As an intellectual, she enjoyed her morning daily crossword puzzle and was an avid reader. She fell in love with and married George Carey after meeting at a church dance. In 1954 the family moved to Palos Park where she learned the peace and joy of walking in woods and nurturing woodland wildflowers in her garden. A passionate dog lover, Elaine enjoyed all the family dogs and volunteered at PAWS in Tinley Park. Her love

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versary trip gift from George to France years ago. Elaine was always a quietly strong faithful rock for her family and her faith was evident in how she lived her life, focused on Him, for others. Elaine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, George Logan Carey and by her cherished son David. She is survived by loving children Phyllis (the late Daniel) Roughton, Renee (Dave) Macarus, Roy, Bill (Jean), and 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. A private burial was held at of mountains and wildflowers Chapel Hill Gardens South. A contributed to her enjoyment Celebration of Life Service will of traveling the U.S. She may be held on July 12th, 2014 at have had Swedish roots but her Lake Katherine Club house, love for anything and everything please contact a family member French culminated in an anni- for details.

in Orland Park. Interment was David A. Noell, 84, died June at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calu20 on at his home in Orland Park. met City. A funeral service was held Mr. Noell is survived by his at Thornridge Funeral Home children Robert (Cindy), Ken-

neth (Michelle), Greg (Karen), Michael and Mark (Mary) Noell and six grandchildren. Mr. Noell was born in Harvey. He was an oil refinery lab tester.

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Free hearing screenings at Orland Township Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., and South Suburban Hearing Health Center provide free hearing screenings at the township on the first Wednesday of the month. Orland Hearing Aid Center will also be at the township for free screenings on the third Tuesday of the month. Screenings are available to non-residents for $10. Proof of residency is required. An appointment is necessary; call 403-4222.

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ing Specialist at Zounds in Palos Heights. “I recommend hearing protection if you’re going to be particularly close to any fireworks show.” On the average, one in ten Americans experiences hearing loss that affects his/her ability to understand normal speech. In addition, the National Institute of Health states that about 15 percent of Americans from the age of 20 to 69 have high frequency hearing loss as a direct result to occupational or recreational activities. For more information on how to protect your hearing, or to make an appointment for a free hearing test, call 827-5654 or visit http:// www.zoundsil. Zounds is located at 7202 W. 119th Street (College Drive) in Palos Heights, next to Starbucks. Hours of operations are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Zounds Hearing

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Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church The Senior High Mission Trip special service will be a one-service Sunday, at 11 a.m. this Sunday, June 29.The senior high students will share their experiences from their mission to Birmingham, Ala. Nursery care for newborn through 24 months. Wee Church throughout worship for children 2 and 3 years of age in the Sonrise Room. Children’s worship time dismissed during worship pre-K through 5th grade children in Primary Hall. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave. (448-5220)

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Zounds Hearing in Palos Heights will give away free earplugs between now and the Fourth of July, with the goal of helping those with sensitive or diminished hearing better endure holiday fireworks. Everyone stopping in Zounds’ location at 7202 W. 119th St. can request the yellow E-A-R Classic earplugs, which conform to the shape of the ear canal to create a comfortable, snug noise barrier. Zounds recommends hearing protection for those of any age who want to protect their hearing, but especially children and anyone who has previously been diagnosed with diminished hearing. “Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by a one-time exposure to loud sound as well as by repeated exposure to highdecibel sounds over an extended period,” says Jeff Clark, the Hear-

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doors by applying insect repellent with DEET and follow label directions. • Repair or replace screens on doors and windows. Most people infected with WNV have no symptoms of illness and never become ill. But illness can occur 3-15 days after an infected mosquito bite and cause symptoms of fever, headache and body aches. People over the age of 50 are at a higher risk for serious complications from encephalitis or meningitis. For that reason, people who experience high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, severe headaches, or a stiff neck should see a doctor immediately. Between May and October each year, CCDPH conducts surveillance to identify mosquitoes, birds and humans positive for the disease. To report a dead bird, visit its website www.cookcountypublichealth.org or call 633-8025. CCDPH officials will continue to report West Nile virus activity throughout the season. For the most current information, please visit www. cookcountypublichealth.org, Facebook/ccdph and Twitter@ cookcohealth.

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Digestive enzymes have helped many people with heartburn. Enzyme supplements are taken with a meal to help to break down food in the stomach, making it easier to digest. When the stomach is able to digest food easier, a reduction in heartburn symptoms is often seen. Digestive enzymes are completely safe to take, and simply give a natural boost to the digestive enzymes produced in the body. The amounts of digestive enzymes our stomachs produce decrease with age, and not coincidentally, the number of digestive complaints many people experience increases with age as well. Another supplement of which I’m a big fan is DGL licorice. Licorice extracts can raise blood pressure, but the “DGL” denotes deglycyrrhizinated, which means that the compounds that could raise blood pressure have been removed. DGL licorice comes in chewable tablets (the company Enzymatic Therapy has some in a German chocolate

Q: I’ve been having heartburn a lot lately. I’ve been taking a lot of antacids, but don’t think that’s really great for an everyday thing. Do you have any suggestions of natural things that could help? A: Heartburn is basically caused by the lower esophogal sphincter (a muscular valve at the bottom of the esophagus which keeps which keeps stomach acid in the stomach) is loosened or weakened and stomach acid splashes up into the esophagus. Usually heartburn is caused or worsened by lifestyle factors like overeating, eating too close to bedtime, smoking, and being overweight. Certain foods can also exacerbate the condition, spicy or fried foods for example. There are even foods which naturally loosen the lower esophogal sphincter (tomatoes, chocolate, onions, garlic, caffeine, and alcohol to name a few), so if you commonly experience heartburn, avoiding those foods can make a real difference.

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Could you afford to live to 100? Here’s an interesting statistic: Over the past three decades, the centenarian population in the United States has grown about 66 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a good chance of living to 100 — but the possibility may not be as remote as it once was. In any case, if you do plan to retire in your mid-60s, and you are in good health, you may well have two, or even three, decades ahead of you. To enjoy this time to the fullest — and to help prevent the possibility of outliving your financial resources — you will need to invest for income and growth throughout your retirement years. As a retiree, how much income do you need from your investments? There’s no one “right” percentage for everyone. Furthermore, you shouldn’t have to rely solely on your investment portfolio, because you may have other sources — such as Social Security and potentially your employer-sponsored retirement plan — from which to draw income. Nonetheless, your investments can play a big role in providing you with the income you’ll need during retirement. Many retirees depend on fixedrate investments for a good portion of their retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when interest rates are low, as they have been for the past several

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years. Consequently, when you retire, you’ll certainly need to be aware of the interest-rate environment and the income you can expect from these investments. Longer-term fixed-rate vehicles may be tempting, as they typically offer higher rates than shorterterm ones, but these longer-term investments may have more price fluctuation and inflation risk than shorter-term investments. Ultimately, you’ll likely need a balance between short-, intermediate – and long-term fixedincome investments to provide for a portion of your income in retirement. While it’s important to invest for income, you can’t ignore the need for growth — because you won’t want to lose purchasing power to inflation. As you know, we’ve experienced quite mild inflation recently. But over time, even a low rate of inflation can seriously erode your purchasing power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs are $3,000, they will be about $4,000 in 10 years with only a 3 percent an-

nual inflation rate. And in 25 years at that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than doubled, to about $6,200. To help protect yourself against inflation risk, you should consider having at least some investments that offer growth potential, rather than only owning fixed-income vehicles. And some investment vehicles, such as dividend-paying stocks, can offer both growth potential and current income. In fact, some stocks have paid, and even increased, their dividends for many years in a row, giving you not just income, but rising income. (Keep in mind, though, that companies are not obligated to pay dividends, and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.) To determine the right mix of growth and income vehicles for your individual needs, consult with a financial advisor who is familiar with your retirement plans, your risk tolerance and your family situation. And it may well be a good idea to plan for a very long retirement. You may not live to be 100 — but it would be a good feeling to know that you could afford to do so. 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.

Moraine invites nominations for Business Champion Awards Moraine Valley Community College’s Corporate, Community and Continuing Education subdivision is seeking nominations for its 2014 Business Champion Awards. Nominations are being accepted through Sept. 1 for awards in the following categories: Training and Development— businesses that make a significant investment in their workforce by encouraging lifelong learning. Sustainability—businesses committed to reducing their ecological footprint by incorporating environmentally sustainable practices. Excellence in Government— a leader who demonstrates the foresight to create a healthy community. Philanthropy—a business or

individual who demonstrates outstanding philanthropic contributions. Entrepreneur/Small Business Person of the Year—individuals or no more than three partners who operate a small business with a two-year track record and show continued growth. Women in Business/Leadership Award—a leading woman of influence in business with five to 10 years of professional experience. Innovation—Compelling idea, product or service that demonstrates significant benefit to users and addresses market needs. Individuals and businesses can be nominated for as many award categories for which they qualify, but they can only win in one category. Entries must include

a nomination form, a short biography, and a brief description of the business or individual and why they are being nominated. Self-nominations are accepted. The awards will be presented at the 19th annual Business Champion Awards—Stars of the Southwest Suburbs on Thursday, November 6, in the college’s Moraine Business and Conference Center. The program recognizes the valuable contributions businesses and their advocates make to the economic development of Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Nomination forms can be downloaded at morainevalley. edu/ccce. For more information or to submit a nomination, call Sue Ryerson at 974-5433 or email her at ryerson@morainevalley.edu.

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Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Coupon info available Get ready for the Fourth of July holiday week at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. There will be lots of entertainment for the children, beautiful jewelry to purchase, and all the food you will need for holiday picnics and barbeques. The Palos Heights Library visits the Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. with Farm Animal stories by Miss Rebecca. The winner of the June 18 “Novel Cooking” library cookbook drawing was Chris Walsh of Palos Heights. There will be another cookbook raffle on the Wednesday, so be sure to stop by to enter. We always have lots of information about the library’s programs and events. We will also be kicking off our 70th Anniversary Countdown Contest to our Sept. 7 celebration. Congratulations also to Devon Lyons of Chicago Ridge, winner of the June 18 Palos Pool Pass Raffle. The Palos Heights Fire Department will also be at the July 2 market. Come and meet local firefighters and see the fire trucks. Moshka Imports will be the guest of the Community Tent. Moshka offers large selections of gemstone and silver jewelry, quartz and amethyst points and clusters, rare rock and mineral specimens, polished and tumbled stones, crystals and much more. Come see all the beautiful items on display. Moshka Imports are the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals. More information can be found at www. MokshaImports.com. Applications for Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program (SFMNP) coupons are being taken on July 2 at Catholic Charities Worth office, 7000 W. 111th St., from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. SFMNP coupons are available for low income seniors (60 plus) on a first-come, first-served basis. A photo ID and proof of current 2014 income must be brought at time of application. Proof of income includes Social Security award letters, or the last two check stubs. For more information, email Yolanda James at yjames@catholiccharities.net We have it all for the grill and all the salads. The selection of fruits and vegetables is growing every week. Berries are in market, as are tomatoes, peas, zucchini, potatoes, leafy greens, onions and radishes, kohlrabi, and more. Windy Hill Farms carries hormone free, antibiotic free, non-GMO corn fed beef and pork products, and whole Amish chickens. Other market offerings include hormone free, free-range eggs, butter, cheeses, local honey, syrup and jams, bakery items and organic breads, olive oil and vinegars, pizza products and pesto, tamales, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, coffee products and nutritional drinks. Pick up Pampered Chef products for the picnic and BBQ, health and wellness products at Shaklee, and stop by to have your knives sharpened while you shop. Stop at the City Tent and pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of the WellbeingMD Center for Life. Pick up or have endorsed the 2014 Frequent Shopper Card. New this year; bring a friend and receive double credit on your card! Make sure to sign up for weekly email updates. Photo note cards, featuring Palos Heights and farmer’s market scenes, are back again this year. They sell for $4, or three/$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.

Think of it as fashion risk management A recent article presented readers with a discussion of influential people. The nub of the gist involved the nature by which these influencers are brought to the forefront of public view to have their ideas taken in with intrigue, earnest consideration and maturated respect. The standout people were scholars in their fields, brilliant actors or novelists and businesspeople of the keenest acumen. The discussion provided me with a tickling point for musings. I came to consider other influencers in the realms of life. As usual, the train of thought brought me to fashion land. Regardless of our generation, gender or style aesthetic, we all have referential people to whom we refer as shining examples of style. Whether it is a favorite rock star,

unflinching confidence. How can we of these wondrous ways of being enter our own sartorial lives? For a welcome feeling of change and growth, we can similarly embrace and manage fashion risk. Taking a risk does not involve making an action or by Caroline decision that will force people to Foreman question your sanity or whether or not you have undergone cermodel, actor, politician or mon- tain mental trauma. There are arch, the innovators and chic plenty of ways to take a chance so-and-sos of dressing are usu- and boldly leave the comfort of ally fantastic risk-takers. Think your personal fashion zone. Perfect for this season, look to of classic examples like David Bowie, Edie Sedgwick, Audrey the runways for demonstrations Hepburn and Kate Moss. They and ideas for interesting ways have all brought forth bold pre- to wear textures and volume. A sentations and carried them off dress or skirt in a lush material expertly, metamorphose with time can embolden your outfit and add and grow in style or they hold dimension and notability. Fringe fast and brilliantly to their unique is another fun way to take on aesthetic and style recipe with new elements in your look with

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a playful and chic vibe. Another way to take risks in your look is to take up a bold graphic. A tunic in digital or bold geometric print, for instance, instantly grabs attention and makes your outfit stand out stylishly. Try to keep the rest of the outfit relatively simple with clean lines and unfussy accessories. With this look however, do not fear adding a statement shoe. It is always a good time for a statement shoe. Fashion risk management is easiest when you opt for adding a bold accessory. A chunky clutch in unexpected material, a big twinkly costume necklace regardless of the moment’s level of fanciness, or a one-of-a-kind headpiece really plays up outfits with a sense of personality. Managing risk in your fashion life is the perfect way to enjoy getting dressed and prevent feelings of banality wherever you go. Broadly, each day should be treated as a new opportunity, and that includes the opportunity to look and feel great and interested in your clothing and style. Trust your senses and embrace risk and boldness. Try the pieces you fear! Too often, I have heard people say, “I love that, but I couldn’t pull it off.” Of course you can! If other members of your species can, you certainly can too. Have a great time managing your fun and innovative fashion decisions.

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Engaged? Getting Married? Share the Happy News! The Regional News invites couples or their parents to submit for publication engagement or wedding announcements. There is no charge for this service offered to community residents. The announcements must be typed, double-spaced and sent with a photograph of the couple. JPEGs or high quality photographs are preferred. (Sorry, photographs cannot be returned) E-mail announcements to: TheRegional@Comcast.net Mail announcements to: The Regional News, 12243 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463

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Orland resident wins Dodge Charger amid Marquette Bank’s grand opening Connie and William Kaden, of Orland Park, pose with their 2014 Dodge Charger after William’s key opened the car door and declared him the winner of Marquette Bank’s “Revved Up, Ready to Go Grand Opening Sweepstakes,” celebrating the bank’s new Orland Park banking center at 9533 W. 143rd St. Over the past six months, Marquette Bank hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony, a chamber event, a family fun day, an open house geared towards seniors, a first-time homebuyer event and a retirement night in celebration of the grand opening. The culmination of the celebration was the car show, where six finalists were present to see if their key would unlock the 2014 Dodge Charger. Each finalist had won a monthly prize as part of random drawings during the sweepstakes. Other prizes included Marquette Banking paying for a month’s worth of groceries, utilities and rent or mortgage. For more information on the winners, visit www. emarquettebank.com/orland143.

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‘Flame’ adorns firehouse The Palos Heights firehouse at 123rd and Harlem Avenue is welcoming a piece of sculpture titled “Flame,” which is meant to Submitted photo embellish the stark wall facing Harlem Avenue. The piece is made of Cor-ten steel and was created by sculptor John Roper, who attended School of Art & Design in New York City and Pratt Institute. His works can be found in the U.S. and abroad. The Palos Heights Public Arts Commission deemed it to be a The annual Gallery 2014 Community Juried Show at the Robert F. DeCaprio Gallery at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine perfect addition to the firehouse. Fire Chief Tim Sarhage said the Valley Community College drew a good turnout on May 31. fire district is pleased to cooperate with the Arts Commission and Pictured with gallery coordinator Lisa Lindvay (left) are top finishers Marian Ostrowski (honorable mention), from left, Kathleen M Farwanted to thank Public Works for its help with the installation. Public rell (honorable mention), Mary Anne O’Neill (3rd place), Margi Hafer (1st place), Maryann Busch (honorable mention). At right is Maria Arts Commissioner Sandee Meek is preparing a landscape design DeCaprio-Sunta, who presented the awards. Not pictured is Vianne Korhorn (2nd place). that will highlight the Flame and beautify the facade of the building. The show runs through July 31. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. to noon on Friday.

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Jill on Money by Jill Schlesinger “How can I talk to my parents about money? Every time I try to bring up the topic, my mother gets paranoid and the conversation deteriorates quickly.” It is hard to balance being a responsible adult child, while not seeming like you are prying. Even if your loved ones appear to be financially self-sufficient, neurologists say that cognitive ability starts sliding as early as 60. Having a conversation with your aging parents about their financial situation can be difficult because it often touches on feelings of control (or lack thereof), privacy and dignity. Indeed, talking to parents about money can be intimidating enough to cause many people to avoid it altogether, which ultimately leaves them with a tangled mess after death. That’s why it’s important to have “The Talk” when your parents are still healthy and selfsufficient. When should you have the conversation? The easiest time is when your parents bring up something about money. Maybe it’s a complaint about low CD rates, how the markets are doing or even a high utility bill. These are great opportunities to talk honestly about their current financial situation and explain that you can help by streamlining certain aspects of their financial lives, whether through automatic bill paying or consolidation of bank accounts. The early conversation does not have to be a forensic accounting of every last nickel of your parents’ finances, but you need to explain that an open dialogue will help them feel more in control and allow you to be prepared in case of an emergency. Remember, the goal is not to have your parents designate you as their power of attorney; it’s to help them see that you are there to guide them today and assist in the future. If your parent does not bring up the topic, talk about your own experience. Maybe you recently sent your children to college and had a money talk with them, or you hired a financial adviser, or consulted with an attorney to create your own will. A colleague of mine raised the topic after the death of friend’s father: “Jen’s

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dad left such a mess that she can’t even mourn him properly because she is overwhelmed by paperwork!” Her parents opened up more when they realized that withholding information could exacerbate an already difficult time. What information should you gather? Make sure that your parents have current estate documents in an accessible location. If the will has not been updated in many years, encourage them to schedule an appointment with an estate attorney. Drafting or updating estate documents will force your parents to track down bank and investment account statements, insurance policies and pension documents. You can offer to attend the meeting, but only if they want you there. Emphasize that this is an opportunity for them to make their own decisions and to make their wishes known. One important note: Your parents may choose to do something that you don’t like! Unless it is dangerous to their well-being, try not to argue for a different outcome. If your parents have an upto-date will, encourage them to draft a detailed list of where various accounts and important documents are held so that, in the event of an emergency, you are not rummaging through their home to locate everything. This is

an ideal opportunity to ask your parents the names of and contact numbers for brokers, advisers or CPAs. You should also remind them how financial salespeople can be very convincing. Tell them to talk to you before buying any financial products or opening any new accounts, or offer to receive duplicate statements sent to your address to make sure your parents are buying suitable investments. Keep notes of these conversations, especially if you have siblings. There are far too many stories about relatives who become estranged as a result of end of life financial decisions. Finally, you can only do what you can do. If your parents simply shut down or refuse to talk to you about their money, don’t fight it. They may not want to talk today, but at least they know that the door is open. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmy-nominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch.com. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com)

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of a public hearing (Docket 2014-12) to be held before the Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday, July 14, 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 Kenneth and Kathy Dompeling for a 33.6 ft. front yard variance for the installation of a fence on property legally described as follows: Lot 24 in Triezenberg and Company’s Palos Westgate View, Being a Subdivision of Part of the West 1/2 of the Northeast ¼ and Part of the East 190 Feet of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 31, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal Meridian, According to the Plat Thereof Recorded May 14, 1957 as Document 16904179, in Cook County, Illinois. Commonly known as 12700 Westgate Drive, Palos Heights, IL.

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Short shutdown this time Palos Heights motorists must have thought the clock was turned back a year Monday morning, as they encountered a 76th Avenue that was blocked off north of 131st Street. City officials told The Regional News that workers were “installing a drain pipe in the creek bed, which was part of the 76th Avenue reconstruction project.” Work was expected by to be completed Monday afternoon. The avenue was shut down for about six months last year while it was reconstructed at a cost of $880,000, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation website. The state paid for 70 percent of the work, with Palos Heights residents picking up the rest.

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2014 All-Area Baseball Team FIRST TEAM CHRISTIAN BOLHUIS, Chicago Christian, P, Jr. • With 23 varsity wins already banked, Bolhuis is on track to become the Knights’ all-time victories leader in 2015 as he trails record holder Trent Overzet by just six. His 2014 pitching numbers on the Knights’ behalf were almost off the charts — his 100 whiffs topped all area hurlers, and he did that while throwing only 64 1/3 innings and walking just 19 batters. The Suburban Christian Conference Player of the Year posted an 8-3 ledger, allowed 35 hits, sported a minuscule 1.20 earned-run average and held opposing hitters to a meager .146 cumulative average. Bolhuis, the son of Knights football coach Jim Bolhuis, became just the third Chicago Christian baseball player ever named to the all-state team, joining Mike Kamp (2012) and Bob Schaaf (1990). Offensively, this paper’s Player of the Year chipped in a .326 average, .415 on-base percentage, 24 runs, 23 RBI and nine doubles. Bolhuis will be the Knights’ starting quarterback for the third season in a row this fall.

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Christian Bolhuis, 2014 Player of the Year

SHAWN CHIARAMONTE, Richards, OF, Sr. • In a Bulldogs lineup loaded with heavy hitters, Chiaramonte swung one of the most potent sticks. His statistics included team-leading figures of 46 hits, 34 RBI and 16 doubles, plus a .418 average and .645 slugging percentage, the latter of which ranked second among regulars. Chiaramonte, who also served as Richards’ place-kicker last fall, augmented those offensive numbers with the following: .472 on-base percentage, 27 runs, 11 walks and three homers. He plans to play both baseball and football at North Central College. MATTHIAS DIETZ, Sandburg, P, Sr. • Overshadowed at the start by Division I recruits Bryan Pall (University of Michigan) and Sean Leland (Louisville), Dietz emerged as the Eagles’ staff ace, at least in a statistical sense. His ERA couldn’t quite equal Pall’s 0.67 mark, but Dietz was no slouch with his tidy 0.84 effort. And the latter was Sandburg’s biggest winner with eight victories in nine opportunities, one of which came on a season-opening no-hitter versus Oak Lawn. He also one-hit Glenbard South in early May. Dietz converted both of his save opportunities and struck out 87 batters in 66 2/3 innings. Making the strikeout total stand out even more was Dietz’s stinginess when it came to giving up free bases — he boasted an outstanding 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. ANDREW DYKE, Brother Rice, OF, So. • Having gotten a taste of varsity play as a freshman, Dyke was ready to roll right from the start of the 2014 campaign and he did his fair share to help the Crusaders seriously challenge for the Chicago Catholic League Blue title by pacing them in four batting categories: average (.383), hits (44), RBI (34) and runs (30). One-quarter of his hits went for extra bases and he also drew 21 walks. Dyke proved his worthiness elsewhere, too, as he went 7-of-8 as a base stealer and handled 43 defensive chances without mishap. Dyke is no one-sport wonder, either — as a sophomore member of Brother Rice’s football squad, he topped the Crusaders in both unassisted (42) and assisted (23) tackles in 2013 while earning second-team all-area status. MIKE ENRIQUEZ, Brother Rice, P, Sr. • With big-reputation pitchers scattered throughout the area this spring, Enriquez may have initially been overlooked by the casual fan. There’s no ignoring his importance to the 2014 Crusaders, however, as Enriquez stepped forward as the main man on a solid staff. Only Sandburg’s Bryan Pall bettered Enriquez’s microscopic 0.68 earned-run average — by .01. The durable Enriquez pitched four complete games and threw two shutouts while compiling an 8-2 record. He struck out 37 batters in 51 1/3 innings. RICH KAIRIS, Marist, OF, Jr. • Former RedHawks coach Tom Fabrizio didn’t hesitate to call Kairis the most important cog in an overachieving Marist baseball machine. He showed signs of pitching prowess after being elevated to the varsity as a sophomore in 2013, and Kairis delivered on the hill in a big way this spring as he won six times while carrying a 1.59 ERA over 74-plus innings and holding opposing batters to a meager .218 cumulative average. Although his 38 strikeouts don’t seem like many, that total was still 2 ½ times higher than the amount of walks he issued. Even more important in 2014 was Kairis’ stick, which was quite welcomed in a potency-starved lineup. While Marist registered a team average of just .210, Kairis swung away at a .366 clip and stroked 34 hits, both numbers representing team-best marks. He scored 17 runs, drove in 16 and stole 18 bases in 20 tries. MIKE KORNACKER, St. Laurence, P, Sr. • The 2013 Player of the Year very nearly captured that same award again. Although Chicago Christian’s Christian Bolhuis edged him out for it, the Purdue University-bound Kornacker still had a memorable final season for coach Pete Lotus’ winningest club. Kornacker notched eight of those victories in 10 decisions, saved two other wins for the Vikings, fanned 86 batters in only 62 innings and finished with a sparkling 1.35 ERA. He complemented his pitching stats with some impressive offensive ones: a .360 average, .560 slugging percentage, .408 on-base percentage, 45 hits, 43 RBI, 30 runs and 13 walks. Fifteen of Kornacker’s hits went for extra bases — four cleared the fence — and he struck out just nine times in 125 at-bats. Oh, and when he got on base Kornacker was a good bet to advance without benefit of a hit, as demonstrated by his 24 steals in 25 attempts. MARK MARTIN, Evergreen Park, SS, Jr. • After spending the past two years as an all-area second-teamer, Martin made the jump up to first team, thanks to a batch of skyrocketing statistics. Already a very reliable performer, Martin became an offensive force in 2014, one whose numbers compared favorably to those of the south suburbs’ premier players. His .472 average, for instance, represented a 129-point increase over his team-high 2013 standard, and his on-base percentage rose from .404 to a staggering .833. Martin’s 52 hits, 35 runs and 28 RBI bettered his previous year’s totals by 17, 12 and 14, respectively, and he posted a .513 slugging percentage. Martin amassed 24 extra-base hits (four homers, 13 doubles, seven triple) and stole 16 bases. Along with his baseball talents, Martin is a top-flight student. MIKE MASSEY, Brother Rice, 2B, Sr. • Prior to 2014, nobody really had Massey on the radar, but he became a steady contributor to the Crusaders’ success. He did it both in the field and at the plate, and his defensive efforts may have been the most noteworthy — while playing a demanding position, Massey committed just three errors in 135 chances. In addition to the nifty glove work, Massey provided Brother Rice with a .333 average, 36 hits, 28 runs, 17 RBI and team-best 18 steals in 21 attempts. Five of his hits were doubles and Massey also reached base 23 times via free passes. COREY MILLER, Evergreen Park, 1B, Sr. • Following a somewhat nondescript junior season, Miller was anything but a sure thing entering 2014. That changed in dramatic fashion as he became an integral part of a productive Mustangs attack and earned South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year honors in the process. Miller’s .468 average was just four points below Mark Martin’s team-high showing and he raised it to .471 when runners were in scoring position. Fifteen doubles and 18 extra-base hits in all were part of Miller’s output as he posted an on-base percentage of .490 to go along with 29 RBI and 23 runs scored. Veteran Evergreen coach Mark Smyth said one of his primary summertime goals is to try to discover “the next Corey Miller.” NATE NATIVIDAD, Richards, 3B, Sr. • The Dominican University-bound Natividad possessed quite the batting eye, as evidenced by his drawing of 27 bases-on-balls this spring. Along with all those freebies — which were the most for any Richards hitter — Natividad supplied the Bulldogs with a team-best 39 runs, plus 38 hits, 28 RBI, and respective slugging and on-base percentages of .670 and .580. Twelve of his hits went for two bases and he was successful in 6-of-7 steal attempts. Coach Brian Wujcik wasn’t afraid to use Natividad at either of the two positions on the left side of the infield. TREVOR WOLTERINK, Chicago Christian, DH, So. • This sophomore did not jinx the Knights in any way; quite the contrary, in fact. After getting his varsity indoctrination in basketball during the winter, Wolterink had long since conquered any jitters and was ready to be a baseball contributor from the get-go. The 2014 campaign ended (Continued on page 3)

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Bulldogs not hangdog after 2014 ending By Frank Gogola Richards football players could have hung their heads while recalling the team's shortcoming against Batavia in last fall’s Class 6A championship game. And remembering that nine starters from the 2013 state runner-up club have moved on would further the reason to feel crestfallen. But instead of dwelling on various kinds of losses, the returning Bulldogs are looking ahead to the 2014 season with confidence. They plan on applying the lessons learned a year ago and becoming stronger because of it, robust enough perhaps to be the last team standing this time around. “Last year, we learned that hard work pays off,” said senior-to-be quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers, who is back for his third varsity season “We did everything that we could. All season we busted our butts [and] Coach [Tony Sheehan] pushed us to the limit. “And we saw that it didn’t go unnoticed. It showed in our performance on the field. Now we know how hard we have to work to get back there [to state].” While acknowledging last season’s great run, Sheehan admitted he was also pleased by what he saw from his returnees during the first two weeks of summer practice and Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament hosted by Richards. “We had a great group of seniors [a year ago] and they took a lot of the leadership,” Sheehan said. “We’re going to miss them, but you have to replace and reload, and that’s what we do around here. That’s what we’re expecting. “We have a good group of young guys coming up that look good so far. Our seniors, we’re expecting them to keep the tradition going, and they’ve really taken a leadership role. It’s been a good summer so far.” The Bulldogs’ biggest departures on the defensive side of the ball are lineman Savon Robinson and linebackers Romel Hill and Andrew Venerable, a trio of threeyear regulars. Ramonta Hill is the most notable returnee, but he thinks the defense will be up to Richards’ typical standards when the regular season begins at the end of August. “On defense, we’re just smashmouth football,” Hill said. “We lost a couple good linebackers, but other than that we’re going to be pretty good.” Last year’s defense pitched six shutouts and held opponents to six or fewer points on two other

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Husan Muhammed-Rogers will be Richards’ starting quarterback for a third straight season. occasions. Hill expects to see more of the same and didn’t hesitate to say so. “Shutouts,” he said, referring to the prevention crew’s main objective each time out. “Definitely shutouts.” Offensively, the dual-threat Muhammad-Rogers will have an almost entirely new line blocking for him, but he has big expectations for the group. “We have some young guys that are stepping up that are pretty good, so I don’t think we’ll be any weaker than last year,” he said. “We have some young guys that work hard. They know what it takes — they watched the line from last year and they’re doing more than them. I think we’re going to be pretty strong up front.” As far as skill-position guys, Richards is in good shape experience-wise, starting with its quarterback. Muhammad-Rogers said the familiarity those players already have with one another will be instrumental in keeping the offense flowing this season. “It’s like we never missed a beat,” he said. “We come out and just keep doing what we do best: making plays. We’re always in rhythm, we have our timing down with our routes, [and] we can only get better. And then we added more weapons on the outside, so it’s going to be pretty hard for [opposing] defenses. “We’re expecting to put up a lot of points, especially when we go up-tempo. We want to put together long drives [to] keep our defense off the field and keep their defense on. We want to wear teams out and we expect to be back in

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Life goes on without Weishar Trying to replace a player like receiver Nic Weishar is not an easy task. And it’s made more difficult for Marist in 2014 by the absence of many other members of last season’s starting offensive unit — 10 players in all. One who was expected to return, Duke University-bound all-area wideout Flynn Nagel, has transferred to Lemont. There’s no question, though, the largest hole to fill is the one left by the graduation of 2013 Player of the Year Weishar, who is now at Notre Dame. “With Nick, he’s a guy that basically when you talk about replacing him, I don’t know if you can,” RedHawks coach Pat Dunne said at Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament at Richards. “But I can tell you one thing: He left a lot of great things through his example and what he did for our guys. … His work ethic and obviously what he did on the field, it’s something that these young guys being around him saw. “Nick was just all around a phenomenal player, a great player, obviously very diverse for the offense. He was a guy that brought so much to the table, but his leadership and what he left the younger guys is a great thing, too, because he left a major impact on this program.” The lone returning starter on offense is tailback Jawill Aldridge, who Dunne said “brings a new dimension” to the running game. With positions to fill across the (Continued on page 3)

Summer baseball roundup

No stretch for Mustangs in seventh By Ken Karrson Down to its last at-bat, Evergreen Park made sure its first outing of the summer turned out right. It was a case of seventh heaven for the Mustangs last Wednesday against Richards. Even when trailing the Bulldogs by three runs entering the final frame, Evergreen discovered staging a rally didn’t require too big a stretch. Richards contributed a couple errors and a walk in the inning, and Bulldogs coach Brian Wujcik said one of the Mustangs’ hits was misplayed by his team. But Evergreen also did its part as Mark Martin, Joe Piet and Matt Lyons all delivered run-scoring hits. Lyons’ double actually chased across two teammates, and that provided the Mustangs with the difference in a 7-6 victory. “He’s a super-strong kid,” Evergreen coach Mark Smyth said of Lyons. “He’s a little bit raw, but he’s all baseball.” The Mustangs are playing a reduced schedule this summer, in part because Evergreen’s 2013-14 school year extended deeper into June than usual. The plan is to not go beyond the Fourth of July. That gives the Mustangs relatively little time to display their baseball wares, but Smyth isn’t worried. “I think we have enough talent to keep it rolling for a few years,” said Smyth, whose teams have won 36 of their last 53 spring contests dating back to midway through the 2013 campaign. “Our sophomores beat Lemont in the spring, and they’re excited and more than willing to work and put the time in [to adjust to varsity play]. “We have a solid nucleus coming

back and it’s good for the young guys to see the [veterans’] work effort. It’s businesslike and they do expect to win.” JR Wazio, Pat Doran and Will Doran split the pitching chores versus Richards, which tallied in the first, third and fifth stanzas. The Bulldogs’ RBI men included Brett Thomas (two-run double), Richard Calderon (single), Josh Chaffin (single) and Nick Fritz (bases-loaded walk). Thomas was one of the two pitchers used by Richards. He struck out five and scattered three hits during his stint on the hill. While he was happy that his guys opened with a triumph, Smyth tried to keep a proper perspective. “You never know who’s going to be there, or who’s going to think basketball is more important or football is more important,” he said. “Summer’s always a crapshoot. You hope you have everybody there, but you never do.” One guy Smyth was happy to see on the job was Tim Donahoe, the head of Evergreen’s grounds and maintenance department. Smyth called Donahoe “our MVP right now” because of the latter’s ability to get the Mustangs’ field playable in a week that was punctuated by several downpours. RICHARDS While Evergreen has been limited to one game thus far, the Bulldogs have stayed active. Their encounter with the Mustangs was their fourth, following two matchups with Bolingbrook and one with Westmont. The low point for Richards unquestionably was its first outing against the Raiders, who used a 12-run fourth inning to bury the Bulldogs 17-6. Bases-on-balls were a big part of Bolingbrook’s

uprising, but Wujcik had an explanation for that. “One of the things we do in the summer is we’ll leave pitchers in there longer than we would in the spring,” he said. “What we want to accomplish is for them to pitch their way out of jams.” That didn’t happen on this particular occasion, which offset some decent offensive efforts from Noel Castro (homer), Nick Mejia (two-run triple, RBI double) and Andrew Zemke (a pair of RBI singles). However, Fritz and Adrian Garcia teamed up to quiet the Raiders substantially in the rematch, which went Richards’ way by a 9-2 count. “The fact that we did bounce back after something like that [first game] shows a little bit of character, which was nice to see,” Wujcik said. “It was a nice comeback win.” The Bulldogs did all of their scoring within the first four frames. Three Bolingbrook errors contributed to Richards’ uprisings, but so, too, did RBI hits from Angelo Smith (two-run triple), Matt Rockey and Chris Zeschke. Tommy Olson also picked up an RBI on his first-inning groundout. The Bulldogs’ bats were out in full force last Monday opposite Westmont, which got struck by a 14-hit onslaught and suffered a 16-6 setback. Four players produced multiple-hit performances, a group led by Smith (3-for-3, two triples, three runs, one RBI). Also swinging big sticks were Thomas (two hits, one double, three RBI, two runs), Ryan Ranken (two doubles, four RBI) and Nate Gimza (two hits, one RBI, one run). Wujcik hopes to see continued development by his younger athletes, who must make up for the (Continued on page 2)

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An unlikely place to ‘p’-erform Bartosh (Reprinted from April 4, 2013) Take me out to the ballgame, where I can ski with my pee ... Sorry to be blunt, but there’s no genteel way to accurately describe what the Lehigh Valley IronPigs minor-league baseball team has in store for its male patrons this season. Lower-level organizations involved with the national pastime have typically swum upstream when it comes to odd promotions, but this particular one will also involve a steady stream. In an attempt to promote increased awareness of prostate health — that’s the official explanation anyway; let’s just call it what it really is: a bizarrely unique marketing tool — the IronPigs have installed above restroom urinals screens that will allow men to play video games while they are relieving themselves. What’s that you say? How can guys worry about manning game controls while they’re busy trying to control the direction of their flow? That’s just it — the games are designed to function on a hands-free basis. All the gamers must do is make sure there is plenty of liquid saved up in their bladders because them having to go makes everything else go — sort of a pee-for-play, if you will. First up will be an alpine skiing game, where the various twists and turns on the screen mandate that the player consume several beverages before his restroom visit, lest his skier soon find his progress on the course halted by a tree or misplaced outhouse. And just to fill the competitive-juice tank up a little further, recaps of player performances won’t necessarily remain private information. According to the New England News Service version of the story I saw, users will receive a score and code to enter upon completion of the game, and the highest scores will then be displayed in real time across videoboards within the ballpark so that everyone else can either marvel or mock. At this point, it’s important to

clarify that, although you may think otherwise, this concept is not merely a figment of my own, slightly warped imagination. It originated elsewhere, but it really does exist and is set to begin, as a two-minute promotional clip I watched online assured me. I’m curious, however, as to whether or not the IronPigs’ brain trust has ever visited the restrooms at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pa. I haven’t, but I’m guessing it’s not too much of a stretch to place them on a par with public facilities elsewhere. If such a comparison is indeed valid, then the brain trust should realize no one in his right mind wants to spend an excessive amount of time in an area where stench has established a monopoly. After all, a guy can only hold his breath for so long. The allure of baseball has little to do with the game itself or the quality of play on the field. If it did, last summer’s attendance figure at Wrigley Field wouldn’t have matched that of an area T-ball league. Going to the ballpark is about basking in the sunshine and experiencing the great outdoors. It’s supposed to be a relaxing recreational escape from our day-to-day norm, and no one except individuals with kinkier tendencies chooses an escape route that leads them directly into the not-so-great indoors and causes them to loiter there. One writer offered a theory that the IronPigs would benefit from the video games in a monetary sense, speculating that in a mad desire to keep sending their virtual Jean-Claude Killys whooshing down the slopes, many men would drink far more overpriced beer than they might otherwise. Perhaps, but if this video deal does catch on, what comes next? Will we soon be tossing a football around in the midst of an IRS audit? Shooting baskets inside a movie theatre? Banging on a set of drums while undergoing surgery? Sure, each of those scenarios sounds silly, but so was the video-can idea until someone conducted a urine analysis. Let me

again remind you that there is supposedly a medical-oriented catalyst behind the IronPigs’ endeavor, which was developed in conjunction with the Lehigh Valley Health Network. But are guys really going to be giving their physical conditions any thought once their virtual skier begins competing? They’ll only be concerned if the latter suddenly begins resembling a statue instead of a sportsman. What this activity truly represents is the latest means by which we can avoid encountering a few dreaded idle seconds. For whatever reason, we’ve become a society that requires entertainment on a 24/7 basis and is addicted to busyness. Quiet moments are no longer desired. We seem completely unwilling to shake free from phones, texts, tweets or whatever newfangled invasion-of-privacy communications method tech companies make available to us. On a dinner date? Nope, not without an all-important cellphone call to take or make. Out for a drive? Hey, let’s make sure we text our whereabouts every 10 seconds and then pray that the last destination doesn’t become our final one. Given the current climate, don’t be shocked if the IronPigs’ promotion becomes popular and gets copied ASAP by bandwagon-jumping marketers everywhere. And you certainly have to give the developers of the idea props for originality, a trait that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s corporate world. Once upon a time, thinking outside the box was commonplace. That’s how discoveries were made, but few people these days possess that same sense of adventurous creativity. It’s much easier to borrow from a proven commodity. So kudos to the folks involved with the restroom video games. While I don’t anticipate visiting Coca-Cola Park, they’ve already had an influence on me. Whenever I hear the term “pea shooting” in the future, I’ll never again think of a kid with a straw.

Community sports news Junior Bulldogs basketball camp ference contingents. Representing sor various sports camps during the baseball squad were junior the months of July and August. to be held at Richards outfielder Rich Kairis and senior pitcher Matt McKenzie. Soccer players tabbed were junior forward Lorna McCall and sophomore defender Alex Lenz. Senior right-side hitter Jake Moran and senior setter Tim Hauser were RedHawks volleyball players honored, while senior midfielder Courtney McNicholas and junior attacker Alyssa Anderson were Marist’s all-conference lacrosse performers.

Scheduled for July are the Challenger British soccer camp, beginning golf camp and MiniHawk youth athletic camp. The soccer camp, slated for July 7-11, is open to ages 3-16 and will be run in four separate sessions. A first-kicks session for ages 3 and 4 will go from 9-10 a.m. each day, mini-soccer for ages 4-6 will go from 10:30 a.m.-noon, and a halfday camp for individuals aged 6-16 will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m. The costs range from $87 to Palos Park man sinks ace Marist athletes chosen for $117. All participants will receive Palos Park resident Avery MillAll-ESCC teams er realized a golfer’s dream when a soccer ball, camp T-shirt, award Marist student-athletes were he registered a hole-in-one during and individual skills evaluation. well-represented on various All- a round of play in early June at The beginning golf camp, deEast Suburban Catholic Con- Silver Lake Country Club in Or- signed for ages 5-9, will run July ference sports teams that were land Park. 14-18 from 9 a.m.-noon daily. The selected for the spring season. Miller sank his shot on the cost is $119 for residents, $139 The Lady RedHawks softball 167-yard 13th hole of the South for nonresidents, and includes a squad, which played for a section- course, using a 6-iron to do so. T-shirt and merit award. Equipal championship in coach Denise His feat was witnessed by playing ment will be provided. Bromberek’s final campaign, led partners Bert Coghill of Orland The Mini-Hawk camp, which the way with five all-conference and Paul Carvey of Palos Heights. will teach the essentials of basechoices. The quintet included se“There was a strong wind from ball, basketball and soccer, is open nior infielder Brooke Wyderski, behind and the shot was hit high,” to youngsters aged 4-7 and will senior catcher Bella Wilkinson, Miller said. “[It] took one bounce run July 21-25 from 9 a.m.-noon junior outfielder Brooke Wilson, and entered the hole. My reaction each day. The cost is $109 for junior pitcher Zariya Gonzalez was disbelief.” residents, $129 for nonresidents, and sophomore infielder Madison and includes a T-shirt, ball and Naujokas. merit award. Marist’s baseball, girls’ soccer, Palos Heights Recreation Dept. Rounding out the camps will boys’ volleyball and girls’ lacrosse offering sports camps be a Chicago Bulls rookie and The Palos Heights Parks and veteran camp for ages 6-12 that teams all placed two individuals on their sports’ respective all-con- Recreation Department will spon- runs Aug. 11-15 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $209 for residents, $219 for nonresidents, and includes a pass for two to go to the United Center for a Q&A session with a former or current Bulls player, Bulls duffle bag, Bulls basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. Keith Budinger, England FA Level 2 Licensed Coach UEFA (Union Registration is being taken at of European Football Associations) B Part 1 License is running a the recreation department, 6601 soccer camp for girls & boys: W. 127th St. Richards High School will be the site of the Junior Bulldog basketball camp July 7-9. The sessions, which are open to ages 7-14, will run from 9-11 a.m. each day. The cost is $25 before July 7, $35 for walk-up registrants. The camp will be hosted by incoming varsity basketball coach Jevon Mamon. For more information, contact Mamon at j_mamon@hotmail. com.

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The White Sox FUNdamentals Baseball and Fastpitch clinics and Bulls FUNdamentals camp will take place at Andrew High School in Tinley Park during the month of July. The softball and baseball events will be held July 14-15 and July 21-22, respectively. All sessions will run from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost (Continued on page 3)

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Oak Lawn's Josh Prince sets up for a shot but is prevented from getting a clean look by a Lemont defender during play at the Stagg Summer Shootout.

Baseball (Continued from page 1) loss of a dozen members from the 2014 spring roster. “This is the most seniors we’ve graduated since, I think, ’04, and [the majority of] the guys that are returning weren’t regulars,” Wujcik said. “We know we’re going to have growing pains, but they’re not interested in using the excuse that we graduated a lot of guys and we’re not going to be very good. “A lot of them recognize the fact we have a lot of competition for open spots. There’s certain guys we have an eye on, of course, but we’re auditioning a lot of guys and they’re working hard. And our seniors are doing a nice job of showing leadership.” Another plus is that the newcomers have already experienced success. Richards’ sophomores captured the school’s sixth straight South Suburban Conference Red lower-level championship this spring. Acclimating to the demands of varsity ball won’t come without at least a few trials, however. “We do have a lot of teaching to do this summer,” Wujcik said. “I don’t think I’ve ever known what it’s like to reload, but we’re under the hood now, rebuilding things.” Pitching the ‘Dogs to their victory over Westmont were Smith, Mejia and Garcia, who fanned eight between them. Garcia is being groomed as a future reliever. “Not necessarily a closer, but we want him to get used to a reliever role where he gets used multiple times a week,” Wujcik said. “There’s nothing electrifying about his stuff, but he gets a lot of ground balls.” OAK LAWN The Spartans are off to a 4-4 start to the summer, and three of the wins came during last weekend’s Richards Tournament. Oak Lawn defeated St. Charles East (3-2), Morton (5-4) and Oak Park-River Forest (15-1). Spartans coach Bill Gerny didn’t know if his club actually claimed the tourney title, but that was almost irrelevant in his mind. “Either way, it was a positive experience for our guys,” he said. “I think going 3-0 in the Richards Tournament was a step in the right direction and is going to give these guys some confidence.” A dose of self-assurance certainly isn’t the worst thing for players who endured a disappointing spring campaign, one that ended with a slaughter-rule loss to Mt. Carmel in the final of the Caravan’s own Class 4A regional. “We have some guys who have a bad taste in their mouth from last year that are working extremely hard [to improve the situation],” Gerny said. Oak Lawn’s returnees have been seeing action in the first half of most games and, perhaps not so coincidentally, the Spartans have pretty much hung tough in each. That included in another clash with Mt. Carmel, which scored a 12-2 triumph but did the majority of its damage over the final two innings. The Caravan, who have seven starters back from their spring squad, were ahead just 5-2 after five stanzas and managed only two earned runs off the combo of Matt Witkowski and Brandon Quillin over that span. “We had a much stronger showing than [in] the regional championship,” Gerny said. “We ended up losing 12-2 because some of our younger guys are still getting used to playing varsity defense. Our defense has been suspect for a majority of the summer. “Our starters have been strong,

but we want to develop all 25 players on the roster. We share a lot of our athletes with football, so we haven’t had a game yet where we’ve had our full team.” The story was similar against both De La Salle and TF South. The Meteors were ahead just 4-1 after five innings before pulling away for a 10-1 win, while the Rebels did nothing of note against Oak Lawn hurlers John Roberts and Ryne Melnick but eventually squeezed out a 7-5 victory. “Our starting pitchers have been really good,” Gerny said. That included Billy Dunne, the younger brother of 2014 graduate Matt Dunne. Billy Dunne surrendered only one earned run in a 6-3 loss to Morton, which preceded the Richards Tournament. The Spartans gained revenge on Morton Saturday, when Melnik’s RBI single snapped a 4-all tie in the bottom of the sixth. His hit followed ones by Quillin and Witkowski. Marcus Montes pitched five innings for Oak Lawn, but Melnik (win) and Witkowski (save) were the hurlers of record. Chad Cwik threw seven innings last Friday to help the Spartans edge St. Charles East. Quillin (triple) and Witkowski (RBI single) were key men at the plate. Fueling the rout of Oak Park-River Forest were Melnik (homer), Quillin, Roberts, Witkowski, Patrick Slattery and Liam Blake, all of whom had extra-base hits. “We scored five [runs] in the top of the seventh and looked dominant at times,” Gerny said. Witkowski went the distance on the hill. Quillan collected a pitching win over Reavis by registering the last four outs in a 10-8 verdict in the Spartans’ summer opener. He also stroked the deciding hit in the bottom of the sixth. SHEPARD Scheduled for five games through last Friday, the Astros got in only three. Wet grounds forced cancellation of their first contest in the Richards Tournament on Friday, while Romeoville was a no-show last Monday. Shepard earned a forfeit victory in the latter instance and also collected one on the field by defeating Crete-Monee 11-6 last Tuesday. Losses were doled out by Andrew (13-2) and Oak Park-River Forest (8-4) in a tourney affair. “Each of our games we’ve played, we’ve had our good moments and those moments where you say, ‘Oh man, what are we doing?’” Astros coach Frank DiFoggio said. “It’s all about getting [newer] kids experience. “You know what the [returning] varsity guys can do because they’re practicing with you all the time [in the spring]. You tell them, ‘Get your work in for the day and get out.’” DiFoggio “threw a bunch of guys” at Crete in order to “learn what they can do,” and one who impressed was pitcher Jake Fredrick. The junior-to-be saved a win for Tyler Walters after tossing four solid innings. “I just like the fact he’s fearless,” DiFoggio said of Fredrick. “He goes out there and pumps strikes and gets a lot of ground balls. I like that type of kid.” DiFoggio also liked what the trio of Eric Horbach, Kevin Carmody and Bobby Peterka gave him. The three spring vets went a combined 7-for-8 versus the Warriors with five doubles, six RBI and five runs. Mark Albrecht also smacked an RBI hit. Carmody was involved as well in breaking a 3-all tie with Oak Park-River Forest as he tripled ahead of Ricky Mundo’s suicide squeeze. Billy Mitchell (single) and Jordan Noftz (groundout) also had RBI for Shepard, which was victimized by the Huskies’ five-

run fifth, one of only two scoring innings for the latter. “We did a lot of things fundamentally well at the plate,” said DiFoggio, whose club accrued a half-dozen hits. “We had productive outs.” Mundo and Benny Meyer both delivered some respectable work on the mound. Meyer is the brother of former Chicago Christian player Brodie Meyer. *** The lopsided loss to Andrew seemingly had little to offer in the way of positive points, especially since the Astros sprang a defensive leak. But since it was mostly rookies in the field, DiFoggio felt there was something good that could be taken from the contest. “You see what it’s like [against a good varsity program] so you know where you need to get to,” he said. “Summer allows kids new experiences in a competitive situation. [The Thunderbolts] beat us up a little bit, but it was an eye-opener and a good learning experience for them. “But I told them, ‘You guys weren’t afraid.’ They battled and kept trying, and I like that.” CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Knights’ perfect summer ledger ended last Tuesday against Sandburg, but they recovered quickly from that 5-2 setback as they romped past Eisenhower 11-1 two days later. In between, Chicago Christian lost a game to bad weather after playing 4 ½ innings. “We’re off to a good start, obviously,” Knights coach Eric Brauer said. “I’d like to have a couple situations back in the Sandburg game — we played pretty sloppy, to be honest — but we’ve played pretty well overall. We’re learning and getting better.” Christian Bolhuis, Jack De Vries and Jacob Bulthuis each supplied Christian with a pair of hits in its triumph over the Cardinals. Brauer employed four different pitchers, but Eisenhower was unable to inflict much harm against any of them in the five-inning contest. Bolhuis homered and De Vries poked an RBI double versus the Eagles, but the Knights’ bid for success was undermined by a few mishaps. “We did not play our best,” Brauer said. “We gave a couple away on defense and we made a lot of baserunning mistakes.” Bolhuis, this paper’s Player of the Year and a member of the 20-man Class 2A all-state team this spring, threw admirably in a losing cause. Although he allowed seven hits, including a two-run homer, the senior-to-be fanned nine and issued only two walks. STAGG Behind a big day from senior-tobe Brett Stratinsky, the Chargers outslugged Class 4A runner-up St. Rita 12-9 last Tuesday. Stratinsky’s three-run homer in the fourth highlighted a six-run outburst that expunged Stagg’s 8-6 deficit. Stratinsky also stroked RBI singles in the first and third frames. Austin Greer (two-run single), Ethan Glaza (RBI double) and Mike Bibbiano (RBI single) were other batting notables for the Chargers. Greer, Bibbiano, Jordan Henderson and Calgelo Martinez had two hits apiece for Stagg, which amassed 14 in all. The Chargers also took advantage of three Mustangs errors, two of which let in a total of three runs. Stagg’s other contest wasn’t quite as rewarding as it dropped a 10-1 verdict to Andrew on Thursday. Mike Crosby collected three of the Chargers’ eight hits and Nick Mussari knocked in their lone run. Stagg batters whiffed eight times against T’bolts pitching.

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2014 All-Area Baseball Team (Continued from page 1) with Wolterink being Chicago Christian’s leader in average (.355) and hits (39) while ranking second on the team in on-base percentage (.425) and third in runs scored (31). Other batting stats included 19 RBI, 14 walks and five doubles. His defensive improvement can’t be ignored, either — after committing two errors in his first game at third base, Wolterink was guilty of only four more the rest of the season. BRAD WOOD, St. Laurence, P, Sr. • A three-year varsity player for the Vikings and three-time selection as an all-area first-teamer, Wood’s absence will be felt by St. Laurence in 2015 as keenly as older brother Kyle’s was a few years earlier. Brad Wood departs the scene after going 7-2 on the mound with a 1.80 ERA, 68 strikeouts and only 14 walks in 58 1/3 innings, and one save. And don’t forget about his batting exploits — Wood delivered a .419 average, .650 slugging percentage, .507 on-base percentage, 49 hits, 45 runs and 27 RBI on the Vikings’ behalf. The Northern Illinois University recruit smacked 18 extra-base hits, got aboard 26 other times either by getting plunked with a pitch or coaxing a walk, and went 24-of-28 in stolen bases. Wood whiffed only seven times in 117 at-bats. CHARLIE ZESCHKE, Richards, C, Sr. • The Roosevelt University recruit, a three-year varsity player for the Bulldogs, capped his prep career with a second consecutive all-area-worthy season. This time around he batted .433 with respective slugging and on-base percentages of .635 and .528. Zeschke’s 45 hits included 12 doubles and three homers, he drove in 33 runs and tallied 22 more himself and was walked 18 times. And in more than 100 official at-bats Zeschke almost never failed to put the ball in play as he struck out just six times.

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Players are strewn about the floor while the basketball remains up for grabs in a matchup between Brother Rice and Richards at the Stagg Summer Shootout.

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tend to be creatures of habit, but they aren’t letting the IHSA’s new rule regarding summer practice (Continued from page 1) faze them. The by-law eliminates full board and every job wide open over the summer, Dunne said he pads and full contact —defined likes the level of competition he’s as drills or game simulations seen from his offensive players. where live action occurs — “From their competing end during the 25 contact days of and learning the basic concepts summer. Players are limited to of what we’re trying to do, I’m 14 hours per week in helmet and very excited,” Dunne said. “It’s shoulder pads and a maximum a great group of guys and I’m of 15 days in all. We’re getting more out of excited about how hard they’re practice,” Richards quarterback working.” Dunne said that while he has Hasan Muhammad-Rogers said. taught basically the same concepts “It’s not all about just banging during his six years as head coach, heads no more. Now we have to every team is different, so those learn, and I think that’s actually need to be tweaked to fit each sea- better for us. “We would still like to have a son’s personnel. What that means lot of contact, but we’re taking for 2014 remains to be seen. “Those questions will be an- what we got and we’re rolling swered throughout the summer,” with it. We’re just learning a Dunne said. “We feel like we have lot in practice, with coach[es] an idea, but a lot of times that throwing a lot at us, and it’s idea can change as we go on far- easier for us to get it down now ther and different guys step up.” because it’s more down time and more explaining. So it’s pretty *** good.” Rule change not fazing players, Even with the rule change, neicoaches ther Richards coach Tony SheeFootball players and coaches han nor Marist boss Pat Dunne

has noticed anything that is hindering players’ progress or the level of competition. Sheehan’s Bulldogs have been practicing for two weeks and he said his athletes are still getting a lot of work done in helmets and pads. “You’d like to be in full pads, but we understand the new rule,” Sheehan said. “We’re adjusting our practice plans to what we have to do and it’s been working out fine. We’re throwing a lot at them and they’re picking it up.” Dunne’s RedHawks have done mostly 7-on-7s, but he said he doesn’t expect the new rules to largely impact Marist’s summer camp because his past teams “haven’t really gone with full pads in the summer.” “As coaches, you have to plan around what the IHSA rules are,” Dunne said. “But it’s also something that as far as our program goes and everything, we’ll continue to follow that plan and within that model do everything that we can to still continue to teach the right fundamentals of the game.”

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Individuals can sign up at the recreation department, 6601 W. for each is $60, and includes a 127th St. camp T-shirt, replica autographed photo of a current White Sox playTatra Foundation sponsoring er and one raffle ticket. The basketball camp is sched- camps uled for July 21-24 from 10:30 The Tatra Foundation will a.m.-noon each day. The cost is sponsor a soccer camp for chil$95, and includes a camp T-shirt dren aged 5-12 and ski-jumping and replica autographed photo of school for ages 7-12 this summer. Derrick Rose. Hickory Hills will be one of Registration forms are avail- two sites for the soccer camp. Ski able at www.BullsSoxAcade- jumping will be held at a facility my.com and can be accessed specializing in that. The cost of by using the following codes: the latter is $275, which includes fastpitch — 23700TAH1; base- two bus trips. ball — 13700TAH1; softball — For more information, call 72833220TAH1. 0464 or visit info@ultrafoundation.org.

Palos Heights to sponsor flag NAYS tournament coming to football league The Palos Heights Parks and Bolingbrook in July Recreation Department is accepting registration for an NFL Flag Football League it will sponsor this fall. Coed teams are being formed for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Games will be held on Sundays from Sept. 7-Nov. 2 at Shepard. Practices will be held one day a week. The cost is $76 for residents, $96 for nonresidents, and the deadline to enter is Aug. 8 unless all spots are filled before that. All participants will receive a team jersey and participation award.

A National American Youth Sports basketball tournament will be held July 23-27 at various sites in Bolingbrook. Included among them will be Bolingbrook High School, the Annerino Recreation Center and Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center. The entry fee is $600 per team with a nine-game minimum, and the deadline to enter is July 1. For more information, call 1-866-352-9215 or visit www. northamericanyouthsports.org.

Moraine to conduct summer 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. Moraine women's tennis coach Nicole Selvaggio will instruct youngsters entering grades 5-12 in 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.

FRANK GRECO, St. Laurence, P, Jr. • Toiling in anonymity figured to be Greco’s baseball life this spring, seeing as how the Vikings returned aces Mike Kornacker and Brad Wood to their pitching staff and had Alex Hitney penciled in as the No. 3 man. And although none of those athletes disappointed, Greco still managed to carve out a niche for himself. While he didn’t always face the cream of the crop opposition-wise, those teams that did encounter Greco probably wished they hadn’t, given their overall lack of success against him. Greco won every one of his seven pitching decisions and registered an eye-opening 0.36 ERA over 39 innings while accruing a 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (34-5). He will unquestionably be St. Laurence’s go-to guy on the hill in 2015. KEVIN KNOERZER, Shepard, OF, Sr. • As happened with a few area squads in 2014, the Astros were far less than an offensive juggernaut. Shepard hit just .276 as a team and only three regulars even reached the .300 plateau. The best of those individuals was Knoerzer, who batted .346 and paced the Astros in hits (36), runs (23) and stolen bases (11). He recorded slugging and on-base percentages of .442 and .423, respectively, and belted one of Shepard’s two homers. Not to be overlooked was Knoerzer’s defensive abilities — he was charged with just one error and logged a team-high .979 fielding percentage. SEAN LELAND, Sandburg, P, Sr. • The Eagles have not traditionally lacked for pitching, but 2014 may have been one of their best seasons in regard to depth. Sandburg could deliver an effective 1-2-3 punch from the mound, and part of that was due to the University of Louisville-bound Leland, who went 7-3 with a 1.02 ERA that was, amazingly, the highest among the Eagles’ top three hurlers. Like hill mates Matthias Dietz and Bryan Pall, Leland also built a superb strikeouts-to-walks ratio (4-1; 63-15). His best outing came in Sandburg’s regional semifinal contest against Crete-Monee, which struck out 13 times against Leland and managed only two hits in a 7-1 loss. ERIC MALLO, Richards, DH, Sr. • The Bulldogs’ seemingly endless string of productive stick men included Mallo, who played a major role by batting .358 with a .558 slugging percentage and .467 on-base percentage. His 34 hits featured seven doubles, he crossed the plate 33 times and drove in 14 teammates. Mallo also drew 16 walks and had six successful steals. For added impact, he went 4-0 in limited mound duty. FRANK MEISL, Evergreen Park, P, Sr. • An offensive lineman for the Mustangs’ playoff-qualifying football team in the fall, Meisl went from opening holes for area rushing leader KeyShawn Carpenter to closing down opposing baseball offenses. Two numbers speak loudly of Meisl’s mound efficiency: his 1.54 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 59 innings. His 6-3 ledger might seem a bit pedestrian, but here’s something to be considered — in two of Meisl’s losses, Evergreen Park plated the grand total of one run. SHANE MILLS, Richards, 2B, Sr. • Mills did his part to fuel the Bulldogs’ robust attack by batting a healthy .362 with a .486 slugging percentage and .391 on-base percentage. Ten of his 38 hits were doubles, and he had a hand in 47 runs (25 scored, 22 knocked in). Mills was all about making contact — in 105 at-bats, he was set down on strikes only seven times. BRYAN PALL, Sandburg, P, Sr. • Headed for the University of Michigan, Pall took his rightful place among the great hurlers in Eagles history by being almost impossible to score on. His 0.67 ERA was the area’s lowest, and his nearly 10-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (83-9) was mind-boggling. Those stats spoke volumes for a guy whose 4-2 record suggested someone of more run-of-the-mill capabilities. Pall struck out at least 10 batters in four of his starts, including a season-best 14 against Homewood-Flossmoor. He one-hit Joliet Central and threw three two-hitters, including in an eight-inning affair with eventual SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue champion Lockport. BOBBY PETERKA, Shepard, C, Jr. • His .311 average wasn’t awe-inspiring, but it did rank as second-best among Astros regulars. And measuring Peterka’s impact on Shepard’s fortunes solely by that one statistic would be misguided. His .522 slugging percentage topped the Astros, as did his 32 RBI and 14 doubles — the latter, in fact, was two more than his singles total. Peterka supplied Shepard’s other homer, swatted one of the team’s four triples and reached base 15 times without benefit of a hit. His six hit-by-pitches was also a club-high figure. For good measure, Peterka fielded his position at a .966 clip, a percentage that trailed only Kevin Knoerzer’s. BRANDON QUILLIN, Oak Lawn, SS, Jr. • The Spartans struggled to find an offensive groove in 2014, but that certainly wasn't due to any shortcomings on Quillin’s part. After batting. 400 last summer, Quillin showed that he could be similarly productive during the longer, more competitive and weather-influenced spring season as he finished with team-best numbers in average (.367), runs (25), RBI (16) and stolen bases (11 in 14 attempts). Quillin stroked 40 hits in all and registered a .461 on-base percentage. He was also difficult to strike out as he did so just seven times in 128 plate appearances. AJ SANCHEZ, Richards, P, Sr. • A solid two-way performer for the Bulldogs, Sanchez spearheaded an effective mound corps and did his part for a high-powered Richards attack. As a pitcher, Sanchez lost only one time in six decisions, averaged over a strikeout per inning and posted a 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (48-7), and kept his ERA under three (2.73). Ten of his whiffs were notched in one game. Complementing those stats were the following ones on the offensive end: .421 average, .508 on-base percentage, .570 slugging percentage, 45 hits, team-high 33 runs, 29 RBI, 12 doubles, 18 walks and five steals. Sanchez fanned only 10 times in 107 official at-bats. CHRIS STEARNS, Sandburg, OF, Sr. • Sandburg's 2014 success was largely built on the exploits of an outstanding pitching trio, but Stearns made sure the Eagles’ offense was occasionally heard from as well. The former St. Laurence player batted .402 with respective slugging and on-base percentages of .557 and .500. Nine of his 39 hits were doubles, two others cleared the fence, and he totaled 29 RBI and 18 runs. Without question, Stearns was at his best during the week of April 10-17, when he went 13-of-19 over five games versus Homewood-Flossmoor (two), Lincoln-Way West, Minooka and Eisenhower. His output included four two-baggers, a homer and three RBI. KEVIN WHITE, St. Laurence, OF, Sr. • In his final year before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, White provided the Vikings with dependable play and served as an able accomplice for team ringleaders Mike Kornacker and Brad Wood. His 44 hits tied for third-most among St. Laurence players in 2014 and ranked only five behind Wood’s team-best total, and White used those to compile a .379 average. He also wound up with a .447 on-base percentage, .517 slugging percentage, 38 runs, 30 RBI, 10 doubles, two homers and 14 stolen bases in 16 tries. ROGER WILSON, St. Laurence, 1B, Sr. • One of several Vikings who’ll continue his baseball career in the collegiate ranks, Wilson is staying close to home as he plans to attend the University of St. Francis in Joliet. What the Fighting Saints will be getting is someone who was a steady contributor to a St. Laurence program that won 59 games the past two springs. Wilson’s final numbers included a .358 average, . 433 on-base percentage, .520 slugging percentage, 44 hits — 16 for extra bases, including 13 doubles — 36 runs, 31 RBI and 19 steals in 20 attempts. He fanned only nine times in 123 atbats while drawing 13 free passes. JAKE WIMMER, Stagg, 3B, Sr. • Much like Shepard's Kevin Knoerzer and Oak Lawn's Brandon Quillin, Wimmer bucked the odds by posting credible offensive numbers in the midst of his squad’s overall batting malaise. His .340 average, for instance, was 67 points higher than the team mark and made him one of just five Chargers to eclipse the .300 plateau. Wimmer’s on-base and slugging percentages were nearly identical (.369-.368) and his 36 hits also represented a team-best figure. He was third in both RBI (18) and runs scored (16) and committed only 10 errors while manning the always-challenging hot corner.

HONORABLE MENTION ERICH LIESER, Brother Rice BRIAN MUSIELAK, Brother Rice KEVIN SULLIVAN, Brother Rice ZACH FRIELING, Chicago Christian JOSH NOVAK, Chicago Christian DAN VOS, Chicago Christian BRIAN PALL, Evergreen Park ROBERT HOVEY, Marist MATT DUNNE, Oak Lawn NOEL CASTRO, Richards RYAN THOMPSON, Richards

ALEC MARTINEZ, Sandburg JIM ROCHE, Sandburg ERIC HORBACH, Shepard BRETT SMITH, Shepard TIM GAMBILL, Stagg NICK GERZON, Stagg NICK NOWAK, Stagg BRETT STRATINSKY, Stagg MAX STRUS, Stagg TJ MARIK, St. Laurence MIKE MILLER, St. Laurence

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Stagg’s Jeff Goral, right, defends against Thornwood on Saturday during a summer league shootout at Joliet West. The Chargers played six games in two days in Joliet one week after hosting their own 32-team shootout.

PETE LOTUS, St. Laurence • Coaches of talented teams rarely get recognized for the roles they play in any accomplishments, but dismissing what the Vikings have done under Lotus’ guidance, both in 2014 and before that, would be hugely unfair. St. Laurence has prospered big-time during Lotus’ tenure, but never more than this spring when it amassed 32 victories while earning a piece of its third Chicago Catholic League Blue championship in four seasons. Overall, the Vikings have averaged 27 wins over Lotus’ nine years in charge, the best sustained run in program history. Lotus also enjoyed success as a player at St. Laurence — in 1994, he was an integral part of a team that placed third at state.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.INDRE MATIJOSIUTE, GLENMOOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 003925 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N 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 April 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 23, 2014, at 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 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-318-026-1026. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 14-10-45356. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-45356 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 003925 TJSC#: 34-6530 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. I613074

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. Wells Fargo Bank, NA P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � John C. Boerner aka John Conrad Boerner; Barbara Boerner; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 16732 Sheriff's # 140439 F13060235 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 30, 2014, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 8517 West 87th Place, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 P.I.N: 23-02-117-003-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s . � Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I607572

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. I611124

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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. I610358

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, v s . � KONSTANTINOS DRAKES; NANSIA DRAKES; T A M E L I N G � TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants, 13 CH 26852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 7900 West Tameling Court, Palos Hills, Il 60465. P.I.N. 23-13-103-066-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 1 3 0 3 0 7 4 6 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I612641

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.NIJOLE PANKIENE, THE HILLS OF PALOS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITIBANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 010984 9 CINNAMON CREEK DRIVE UNIT #3S 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 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 16, 2014, at 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 9 CINNAMON CREEK DRIVE UNIT #3S, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-200-015-1106; 1118; 1130. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 14-11-02249. 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. 14-11-02249 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 010984 TJSC#: 34-6993 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. I611879

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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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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8937 Biloba Ct., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-403-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $280,185.46. 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 15056 TJSC#: 34-8245 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. I609010

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Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on: FRIDAY, JULY 4, SATURDAY, JULY 5, SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day **SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ALL THREE DAYS: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** View Full Listing, Photos & Absentee Bid on website: www.tumblesonauction.com FRI., JULY 4 ÐOver 250 DECOYS & DUCK CALLS: Including Perdew, Elliston, Graves, Heck Whittington, Weeks, Illinois River, Calendars & Prints, MANY PERDEW ITEMS Including Letters, Framed Duck Call w/ Literature, Many Framed Duck Prints & Paintings; OVER 150 FIREARMS (Long Guns & Handguns) Including Winchester, Remington, Colt, Lorcin, Hi Point, S&W, Mossberg, Sako, Ruger, Many Military Rifles & Dbl. Brl. Shotguns & Others; MANY Nice Framed Gun Ad Prints; Nice Group of Ammo, Wood Ammo Boxes & Old Ammo Cardboard Boxes; Collection of Knives & Coins; Collection of Nazi Germany Items; 10% BuyerÕs Premium & Proxibid Available for This Auction!! SAT., JULY 5 Ð 1956 Chevy 4-door Car & 2004 4-door Grand Marquis w/33,500 miles; Antique Furniture; Slot Machine; Many Lamps, Clocks, Artwork; Very Lg. Collection Sterling Silver Including Coffee/Tea Set & Many Flatware Sets; Lladro; Fine Glassware Including Waterford, Lalique, Wedgwood, Belleek, Pottery; Nice Stoneware Collection; Many Sets Nice China; Ladies Items-Diamond, Fine & Sterling Silver Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Linens & More! Proxibid Available for this Auction!!! SUN., JULY 6 Ð Antique & Primitive Furniture; Allis Chalmers WD 45 Style Original Pedal Tractor; Collection of Nice Old Bottles; Kitchen & Farm Primitives; Wood Adv. Boxes, Tins & Trays; Marbles; Pocket Knives, Several Guns, Some Ammo, Fishing & Hunting Items; Kerosene Lamps & Shades; Ironstone; Collector Plates; ChildÕs Flat Irons & Wagon; Many Glassware and Dishware Pcs.PLEASE NOTE: This is a Very Large Quality Estate Three Day Auction! Please See Website for Full Listing, Photos & Absentee On-Line Bidding!!! CRANK ESTATE, KICKAPOO, IL AND OTHERS TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC # 040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601-PHONE: 815-872-1852

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

Broaden Your Horizons This Week Family pottery rooster sculptures A pottery class for families will be held at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make colorful ceramic rooster sculptures for your kitchen or yard on July 2 and to come back to glaze their creations on July 9. The class fee is $16 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Fabric coiling workshop The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, will offer a Fabric Coiling Workshop on Wednesday, July 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Denise Dulzo will teach students to make colorful bowls using strips of fabric coiled and sewn into useful shapes. The workshop costs $16. Students need to bring their own sewing machine and thread, but fabric will be provided. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Yoga class A new five-week series of Gentle Yoga classes will be offered at The Center on Tuesday evenings beginning July 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class will meet at the Anderson Activity Center of The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Valerie Lindstrom will lead the yoga sessions, which will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Yoga newcomers are welcome. Students should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The five-week class costs $50. Preregistration is required. Call The Center: 3613650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Sun Catchers — 2:30 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will teach students how to make their very own sun catchers with colored beads and wire. • Colors of Chemistry — 3 to 4:30 p.m. today. Students can discover their inner scientist with a hands-on chemistry program. Students will learn how to take a purple cabbage and extract its juice to use as a pH tester. • Woodworking — 4:30 to 6 p.m. today. Turn a boring block of wood into a personalized set of wood coasters.

• Sunglasses Contest with Alissa Turner & Cinnabon — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, A sunglasses themed night with music from Alissa Turner and food from Cinnabon. • Mandi Burnison & Nuala Walsh — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, a High School night with live music from Mandi Burnison and Nuala Walsh and food from White Castle. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500. • Rock Climbing at Lifetime Fitness - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 1, students will learn how to rock climb at Lifetime’s indoor rock wall. • Splash Photography with Harrington College — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 1, learn how to take stunning high-speed photos that capture the exact moment an ice cube breaks. • Paracord Bracelets — 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 2, program will show students how to make their own Paracord bracelet. • Mortal Combat Trilogy Tournament - 3 to 4 p.m. July 2, The Bridge Teen Center will hold a Mortal Combat Trilogy Tournament for guys only. • Design a T-Shirt — 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 2 and 3, learn the basics of T-shirt design. Students will have the chance to design their own t-shirt and the winning design will be put on a T-shirt during a behind the scenes tour of Midwest Promotional Group on July 22.

Upcoming Dino Draw youth classes McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will present youth classes on Mondays, July 7 - 28 (four weeks), 4 to 5:30 p.m. with instructor Beth Leahy. During those classes children ages 4 - 6 will have a roaring good time by learning about his or her favorite dinosaur. Little hands will cut, color, shape and create a variety of dinosaurs and learn some interesting facts along the way. Fossils, dino eggs and a brontosaurus bank are just some of the projects McCord will make together with your child. The cost of the classes is $50 or $40 for the members of McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www. mccordgallery.org.

Monet’s Garden Party youth classes McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will present youth classes on Tuesdays, July 8 - 29 (four weeks), 4 to 5:30 p.m. with instructor Beth Leahy. This will be a unique introduction to famous garden paintings and the artists who created them. After learning about the artwork, we

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “A YOUNG DOCTOR’S NOTEBOOK: SEASON ONE”: “Harry Potter” himself, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) are both representations of the doctor in question — at different ages — in this adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov stories. The medic struggles with considerable selfdoubt, while trying to adjust to dealing with others’ concerns and ailments, as he launches his career at the time of the Russian Revolution. Hamm also was an executive producer of the darkly comedic series. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (Not rated: AS) “HELIX: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: The Syfy horror-fantasy series makes its home-video debut, with Billy Campbell (“The Killing”) among the stars as a virus spreads throughout an Arctic research station. A quarantine effort goes badly, with the growing panic compounded by the discovery that the disease has two strains ... one that immediately kills anyone afflicted, the other turning people into zombies who become vessels for the virus to others. The project’s executive producers include “Bat-

tlestar Galactica” alum Ronald D. Moore; additional stars include Hiroyuki Sanada, Kyra Zagorsky and Jordan Hayes. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members on selected episodes; deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “ELTON JOHN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO”: The music icon’s Las Vegas show, which recently ended the run it had over a span of just under three years, is captured for all time on home video. The contents cover all phases of the singer-songwriter’s career, from his initial success with “Your Song” and “Tiny Dancer” through his “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” period, and on to such later triumphs as his “Circle of Life” composed and performed for Disney’s “The Lion King.” **** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) “AFFLICTED”: Sort of a merging of “An American Werewolf in London” and “The Blair Witch Project,” this effective thriller uses a cinema-verite style in recounting the all-too-memorable trip that two friends — played by Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, also the picture’s writers and directors — take around the world. They meet a lovely woman in Paris, but the encounter takes a drastic and ultimately horrifying toll on one of the pals. The movie fared well on the film-festival circuit, taking several prizes including best picture at Fantastic Fest. DVD

will make functional art pieces to put in your garden: stepping stones, birdfeeders, windsocks and more. The cost of the classes is $50 or $40 for the members of McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

Spirituality Book Club The Center’s spirituality book club is meeting on Monday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Led by Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins, the group will discuss the Barbara BrownTaylor’s “An Altar in the World,” which questions the conventional distinction between the sacred and the secular. Taylor suggests that no physical act is too earthbound or too humble to become a path to the divine. There is no participation fee, By Tony Pinto but pre-registration is request- For Regional Publishing ed. All are welcome. Call The Bringing the funk since 1996, Center at 361-3650. the Libido Funk Circus has been rocking the Chicago area and beAmerican Folk yond by bringing its high enerArt youth classes gy show to festivals all the way McCord Gallery & Cultural to weddings and anywhere else Center will present youth class- imaginable. es on Friday, July 14-18, 10 a.m. Although there are no shows to noon, with instructor Liz in the immediate area scheduled Wall. in the next month, the group The students (ages 7 – 12) will has been a staple at many area be introduced to many types of events including Autumn in American Folk Art and spend Palos Park, Tasted or Orland the week creating their own and the Fourth of July in Oak painted functional fine art as Lawn. well as paintings. This class will The band was born out of recombine culture and creativity. sourcefulness when one of the All supplies are included. original members tried to book The cost of the classes is $90 a disco band for a party at his or $80 for the members of Mc- recording studio. Long story Cord. short, he didn’t like the price McCord Gallery & Cultur- and decided that he could get al Center is located at 9602 W. a band together himself. Soon Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), after, they started to get offers Palos Park. For more informa- to play shows and the band was tion call 671-0648 or visit www. formed. Being in a cover band mccordgallery.org. was not something that any of the members planned on doing, it is just kind of what happened Around the World for them. with painting classes As for the name? McCord Gallery & Cultural “A friend of theirs just decidCenter will present a youth class- ed....that they needed something es on Monday – Friday, July 21 – July 25, 10 a.m. to noon. with instructor Liz Wall. The students (ages 7 – 12) will travel around the world learning about the colors and patterns used in artwork in many different countries. They will create their own paintings every day using some of the special techniques used around the world. They may also choose to work on their own heritage if they like. All supplies are included. The cost of the classes is $90 I don’t want to step into the or $80 for the members of Mc- middle of the ongoing debate about global warming. But, as Cord. McCord Gallery & Cultural I write this column, temperaCenter is at 9602 W. Creek Rd tures where I live in Southern (129th and LaGrange), Palos California are heading toward a Park. For more information, call seasonal record of more than 100 671-0648 or visit www.mccord- degrees F. And it’s just two days into summer! Now, you and I are gallery.org. thinking about the best ways to beat the heat. Tempting as they may be, I stay away from the easy standbys of sodas and punches, regardless of whether they’re sweetened naturally or artificially. Report extras: two “making-of” documen- after report confirms that we’re taries; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, consuming too much sugar these P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray) days, and it makes no sense to “THE LUNCHBOX”: The ti- ingest lab chemicals in our quest tle object plays a big role in two for calorie-free sweetness. strangers’ lives in writer-direc- I prefer refreshing myself more tor Ritesh Batra’s drama from naturally. Often, I’ll drink pure India, shown at a number of water when I’m thirsty, but I also prestigious film festivals in- enjoy juices that I extract from cluding Cannes and Sundance. in-season, organic, pesticide-free Thanks to a mistaken delivery fruits and vegetables. in Mumbai, two lonely people You’ll find many electric juice (Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur) extractors available in stores tobecome connected through day. Look for one that’s sturdy, notes they send to each other simple to use and easy to clean. via the city’s lunchbox system, Some models enable you to regultimately developing a relation- ulate the amount of pulp in your ship almost as personal as if juice, which means you can enjoy they were face-to-face. *** (PG: thicker juices that also contain AS) (Also on Blu-ray) more dietary fiber. “SCAVENGER KILLERS”: As you’ll see from the two recVigilantism is a tried-and-true ipes I share here, you can make theme of melodramas, and this all sorts of different, delicious, example involves some notable healthful juice drinks. One of my actors as a judge (Robert Bogue) favorites, my Power Juice Blend, and a lawyer (Rachael Robbins) is a great example of the “green” embark on a campaign to dole out juice drinks so popular today. personalized justice to notorious It blends kale (an outstanding criminals. This was one of the source of vitamins including K, A, final projects Charles Durning and C; minerals; and micronutrimade, and the cast also includes ents that help fight heart disease Eric Roberts and Robert Loggia and cancer); spinach (similarly ... as well as Dustin Diamond, the vitamin- and mineral-rich and legendary Screech of “Saved by a great source of antioxidants); the Bell.” DVD extras: behind- juicy, mild celery and cucumber the-scenes footage; world-pre- (still more good nutrient sourcmiere footage. ** (Not rated: es); sweet apple (you know what AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and they say about “an apple a day”); On Demand) and spicy-sweet ginger (a great immune-system booster, cancer FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE fighter, and natural pain-reliever KEY: AS, adult situations; N, for arthritis). What amazes me nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; is how the apple and ginger flaGV, particularly graphic violence. vors star here; and some people

Libido Funk Circus plays fun covers but also releases CD of original songs that represented sex, fun, and music,” said co-lead singer Desiree Starr who joined the band 10 years ago to help round out the group’s sound. With a name like Libido Funk Circus you expect somewhat of a circus themed show and they deliver that with their outfits. According to Starr, they want to appear “circusy” and stand out from other bands. “There are so many bands that do and play the same type of music we do...we don’t want to see a band up there dressed in street clothes because it’s just not fun. If you see somebody up there dressed really cool...you will do a double take.” Starr said. “Its just about being silly, letting loose, playing some good music, having a good time.” Starr said a Libido Funk Circus show is “a lot of high energy tongue-in-cheek type stuff. We like to make it as fun, interactive, carefree as possible.” Having been called a human jukebox because of their large song-list, they play songs all the way from Simon and Garfunkel, to ABBA, to modern music such as Katy Perry. “The goal is always to make other people happy, we don’t re-

ally select songs for our personal pleasure... anything that we hear a lot in clubs, anything that people request often, anything that we would be able to pull of really well, anything that’s danceable, really is something we go for...anything you can’t dance to we don’t play,” states Desiree. Originally a four piece band, LFC has evolved into seven pieces. The band consists of Jaysun McBain (lead vocals), Starr (lead vocals), Erica Heiden (lead vocals), Barely White (guitar), Bob Pucci (guitar), Brian Kovacs (bass guitar) and Dan Milligan (drums). Based out of Glen Ellyn LFC is a local band that honed its sound in the western suburbs. Members didn’t plan on being cover musicians. Libido Funk Circus has evolved from being just a cover band, to now writing its own music. It released a CD called “Roustabouts and Debutantes” with hopes of a second CD coming out within a year. For more information about the Libido Funk Circus such as tour dates, booking information and song clips, visit www.lfcentertainment.com or www.facebok.com/libidofunkcircus.

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Start off summer with a refreshing and healthy homemade juice drinks

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You’ll find many electric juice extractors available in stores. Look for one that’s sturdy, simple to use and easy to clean. wouldn’t even realize that vegetables play a supporting role, if it weren’t for the emerald color. Speaking of which, many nutritionists now suggest that a great way to get a wide variety of nutrients is to eat (or drink) a rainbow of produce. My Orange Gazpacho definitely covers another part of the spectrum with its blend of carrots, oranges and apples — abundant in vitamins A and C, among many other nutrients. I call it a gazpacho, after the traditional Spanish cold tomato soup, because you can serve it in chilled bowls as a light first course. But it’s also great sipped as a juice, and children love it. Try these two recipes, and then start experimenting with your own variations. Enjoy a summer full of refreshment, along with great nutrition. WOLFGANG’S POWER JUICE BLEND Makes about 3 cups, 4 servings 6 leaves organic green kale, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 4 large stalks organic celery, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 2 organic green apples, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 1 medium organic English cu-

cumber, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 1-inch piece fresh ginger root 1 cup packed organic baby spinach leaves, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator About 30 minutes before serving, put juice glasses in the freezer to chill. Just before serving, use a sharp knife to cut out and discard the tough ribs of the kale leaves. Trim the celery. Cut the apples into wedges and the cucumber into chunks. Peel the ginger. One at a time, feed all the ingredients, including the spinach, through an electric juice extractor. Stir the juice thoroughly and serve immediately, pouring the juice blend into chilled glasses. CARROT-ORANGE GAZPACHO Makes 4 servings, each about 6 ounces 2 cups fresh organic carrot juice, juiced at home or store-bought 1/2 cup fresh organic apple juice, juiced at home or store-bought 1/2 cup fresh organic orange juice, juiced at home or store-bought Thin slices fresh organic carrot or apple for garnish (optional) Combine the juices in a nonreactive pitcher or jar. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, until thoroughly chilled. Meanwhile, put 4 glasses or small serving bowls, each with about a 1-cup capacity, in the freezer to chill. Just before serving, remove the pitcher or jar from the refrigerator and the glasses or bowls from the freezer. Briefly stir the juice blend and then pour it evenly into the glasses or bowls, garnishing with carrot or apple slices, if you like. Serve immediately.

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1. Platinum, Miranda Lambert, RCA Records Label Nashville 2. Here’s to the Good Times, Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville 3. Just As I Am, Brantley Gilbert, VALORY 4. Riser, Dierks Bentley, Capitol Nashville (Universal) 5. Rewind, Rascal Flatts, Big Machine Records

1. Fancy, Iggy Azalea, featuring Charli XCX, Island/Def Jam 2. Problem, Ariana Grande, featuring Iggy Azalea, Universal Republic 3. All of Me, John Legend, Columbia 4. Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Columbia 5. Wiggle, Jason Derulo, featuring Snoop Dogg, Beluga Heights/ Warner Bros.

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Azalea, Island/Def Jam 7. Me. I Am Mariah ... The Elusive Chanteuse, Mariah Carey, Def Jam 8. Frozen, Soundtrack, Walt Disney Records 9. The Secret, Austin Mahone, Universal Republic 10. Now 50, Various Artists, UMe

The Children’s Farm in Palos Park, hosts summer camp rodeos on Friday nights, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, and Aug. 8. Anyone interested in The Center's camp program is invited to attend. The rodeos are the culmination of camp sessions in which 160 children ages 9-17 learn to care for animals and ride horses during four sessions of overnight camp. Each rodeo begins with the youngest campers parading in and introducing their chosen animals. During camp, each of the campers feeds and cares for one of the farm's animals, which they learn to carry or lead. The teenage campers then ride in on their horses, whom they have cared for and learned to ride during camp. After being introduced, the campers win ribbons for horsemanship and an apple-bobbing rodeo race, plus entertain the audience with a synchronized group riding routine. Apparent throughout the event is the camaraderie and fun that are an inherent part of the camp program at The Center. Children entering 4th through 7th grades attend the Farm Camp, which includes hiking in the woods and creeks, making campfires, meeting new friends, and enjoying campouts, hayrides, games, and crafts, in addition to horseback riding and animal care. Teens entering 8th and 9th grades have the opportunity to ride and care for their own horse for two weeks. Older teenagers, ages 15-17, learn leadership and outdoor adventure skills, such as canoe-camping. The first session of the 2014 summer camp began June 15. Later sessions of camp begin on June 29, July 13, July 20, and July 27. Ten spaces remain available for the 2014 overnight camp season. The Center also offers several Outdoor Art, Farm Explorer Day Camp, and Junior Farmer programs for preschool to sixth grade children. Prospective campers are encouraged to attend one the camp rodeos, and to call The Center at 361-3650. The Children’s Farm is at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Call 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org for more.

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by Jenelle Riley ‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito on a career ‘Just Beginning’ Giancarlo Esposito recently realized a lifelong dream: meeting Sidney Poitier. The actors crossed paths at a post-Oscars party, where Esposito had to work up the nerve to approach his idol. “I’m half Italian and half African-American and my dream was always to be a communicator and an artist,” says Esposito. “When I came to this place called America, I was regarded as a black man, not a human being or an Italian. But his performances were always without color, even if they dealt with color. He had such dignity and compassion and charisma.” Esposito says seeing an actor like Poitier opened his eyes to possibilities for himself. “Some of us are put in a box or we put ourselves in a box and we keep repeating ourselves because we like to work. Sidney was an original every time,” he says. “And I was finally able to tell him that he inspired me to

cultivate a sound spirit in what is not a level platform I play on in the motion picture industry.” Though he turned 56 last week and has been a professional performer since age 8, Esposito says he hardly considers himself a veteran. “I feel like I’m just beginning,” he says with a laugh. Though he has a long stage and film career, he is being recognized in the television category, as the medium has been very good to him of late — he’s starring on season two of NBC’s “Revolution” as insurance adjuster turned militia leader Tom Neville. But it was his role as Gustavo “Gus” Fring on the AMC hit “Breaking Bad” that catapulted him from “that guy” character actor to a force to be reckoned with. Gus started in season two of the show as a seemingly gentle soul using a fast-food joint to front his drug empire. By the end of season four, he had gone down as one of the most terrifying, yet complex, bad guys to ever grace the small screen.

Esposito does not downplay the effect “Breaking Bad” had on his career, referring to the show as “bringing me back from the dead.” Point out he has always worked regularly as an actor, he elaborates, “Things were dry and I worried I wouldn’t be able to support my family. But the real problem I should have recognized was that I wouldn’t be able to support my spirit. I still get this great joy from delivering something real and honest and truthful in helping to tell a story. There’s just nothing like it in my life.” Esposito was born in Denmark to an African-American mother, a nightclub singer who once shared billing with Josephine Baker, and an Italian father, a stage carpenter. The family moved to New York when he was 6, and by 8, Esposito was into voiceover work. Also at the age of 8, he landed his first role in a Broadway show, the musical “Maggie Flynn.” Many stage productions followed, and at 17, he auditioned for the

movie “Taps.” Casting director Shirley Rich kindly informed him that he needed to learn to act for the camera. He took her advice, enrolling at Elizabeth Seton College and spending a year at the Actors Institute in New York. After winning his first of two Obie Awards for Charles Fuller’s 1980 play “Zooman and the Sign,” he booked his first film role. The movie was none other than “Taps,” which still hadn’t been made since his audition five years earlier. He often played men on one side of the law: there were cops (“The Usual Suspects,” “Homicide: Life on the Street”) and drug dealers (“Fresh,” “King of New York”). After “Breaking Bad,” he admits many offers to play villains came his way, most of which he turned down.

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Taste the flavors of Greece at St. Spyridon’s Greek Fest St. Spyridon’s Greek Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, promises to be a traditional Greek-style festival loaded with a lot of opa! Come experience our authentic Greek food, fun, and fellowship that will have you coming back for more. Bring the whole family as we share our south-side hospitality with young and old alike. St. Spyridon’s Festival is widely known for its authentic Greek cuisine: Greek-style chicken, shish kebobs, gyros, and spinach and cheese pita pies. And we take pride in our Greek pastries – everything is homemade, of course! All your favorites will

be available. Don’t forget to top off your dinner with our popular homemade honey-soaked honey puffs or “loukoumades.” For some lighter fare, try our succulent mini appetizer-size shish kebobs, hot off the grill while you sit and relax at our Café Opa with a frappe, a Greekstyle iced coffee. Of course, our “taverna” will be open and ready to quench your thirst with wine, beer or ouzo. For your entertainment, the St. Spyridon Dancers, our very own children, will be performing both Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. To keep the little ones happy, we will again be offering kiddie games for them.

Stop by to see our vast assortment of beautiful religious items, icons, books and popular souvenirs. We have quite a collection that covers a wide range of topics for all ages and in both Greek and English. Admission to the Festival is $2 for adults, and free to children 12 and under. Hours are: Saturday, July 12, from 3 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. St. Spyridon is located at 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information, call the Church Office at 3852311.

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