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Thursday, August 14, 2014

Orland budget makers start 2015 plan Mayor wants extra emphasis on flood relief in hard-hit areas

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Photo by Michael Gilbert

Palos Park resident Bob Wade implores members of the Village Council to vote against an ordinance that would prohibit residents from owning roosters. Wade has formed the grassroots group Citizens for Roosters on Winslow, or CROW, and presented Palos Park officials with a petition signed by 28 of his neighbors asking the council not to restrict residents from owning roosters.

Palos Park

Rooster boosters get village to table a law to count your chickens

by Michael Gilbert Regional correspondent A pro-rooster in the chicken coop group managed to persuade Palos Park officials on Monday to table a vote on an ordinance to limit the number of fowl a resident can raise and ban roosters from chicken coops on residential property.

An ordinance was before the Palos Park Village Council that would have prohibited any resident from owning a rooster. It also would have restricted any resident living on a lot less than one acre from owning more than five chickens and any resident on a lot more than an acre from owning more than 10 chickens. The ordinance further stated chickens be confined in a pen, coup or building at all times and those enclosures be cleaned every 24 hours.

Palos Park officials have heard from a handful of residents over the years in support of such an ordinance regulating chicken coops, but Monday’s Village Council meeting was the first time commissioners have heard from the other side. Three residents addressed the council to voice their displeasure with the potential ordinance. With that opposition now present, Palos Park officials decided to hold off on a vote and next bring the ordinance up for discussion at the meeting on Monday, Sept. 22.

“We’re just going to try to find a happy medium,” Commissioner G. Darryl Reed said. “Over the next month we are going to look at any and all information that will help us make a decision. I’ve been hearing about this issue for (See Palos Park Page 4)

While nothing relating to taxes is ever set in stone, Orland Park officials appear to be on track to hold the line on property taxes for the immediate future.

The news came during an annual budget planning workshop held Monday evening at Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., when Village Board members agreed with the idea of a flat tax levy, suggested by Finance Director Annmarie Mampe and other village staff. The current property tax levy is $13.42 million.

“I think there are some good things in all of this,” said Mayor Daniel McLaughlin after the meeting, which focused on revenues available for the 2015 budget. “First of all, our sales tax revenue is up to a little higher than pre-recession levels. Plus, a lot of the money that was budgeted last year that didn’t get spent, puts us in a little better position than we otherwise might have been.”

Projections by village staff include total revenues of $123.7 million, up around 2.5 percent from 2014.

While the meeting was not about expenditures, McLaughlin said he wanted to use the budget planning process to give extra emphasis to flood relief for homeowners in several subdivisions.

His words were consistent with what he told homeowners from several subdivisions at Village Board meetings in recent weeks.

He said the unusually heavy rains of last spring exposed water retention problems that village

Photo by Tim Hadac

Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin (left) makes a point during Monday evening’s budget workshop, as Village Manager Paul Grimes and others listen. The first of several workshops conducted to help draft Orland Park’s 2015 budget, the event focused on revenues. officials had not been aware of and now “have to spend some money to try and solve.”

During the meeting, McLaughlin urged trustees to be “aggressive” in addressing flooding-related projects, including taking on more debt through bond issuance.

“We can do a combination of cash-funding some of the smaller projects, but we can bond for the others, so we have resources available to try and solve some of these problems that are jeopardizing some of the neighborhoods,” he said.

While no one whispered a word about cuts to any programs, McLaughlin talked about spending priorities after the meeting.

“Government is funny,” the mayor continued. “You’ve got your basic services: police, maintain the streets, provide sewer and water. Those are the three basic things we really have to provide. I’d be interested on being aggressive with those and

solving some problems and maybe not doing some of the things that government likes to do but doesn’t necessarily have to—concerts and art shows. Hey, I’m as big into those as anybody else, but right now I think we’ve got to take care of basics.”

The budget workshop was mostly a smooth ride. Near the end of the meeting, Trustee Edward G. Schussler III remarked, “This was the easy part. The hard part will be the expenditures,” as his colleagues and village staff smiled and nodded in agreement.

McLaughlin said that whatever revenue exists “never” matches what people want government to do.

“There’s always wish list that’s a hundred million dollars long,” he said.

He also cautioned against an over-reliance on bond issuance.

“The thing about bonds is, you can do a whole lot of work if you were to sell $10 million in bonds

and know that the $10 million in bonds might cost you a million dollars to pay your annual debt service,” he said. “So, for a million dollars a year for the next number of years, you can do $10 million worth of projects right now.

“That’s the upside of bonds,” McLaughlin continued. “The downside is that the more bonds you issue, the more the credit agencies look at you and say you’re carrying too much debt for the size community you are.

We aren’t at that point. We still have some of the highest bond ratings in the Chicago area. So we’re very solid, and interest rates are low, so if we’re going spend some money and get some serious flooding and roadwork projects done, now is the time to consider it.

The next step in Orland Park’s budget planning process is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 at Village Hall. The topic of that will be capital projects.

Chicago Bears great Ed Sprinkle mourned, at 90 Ed Sprinkle, a longtime resident of Palos Park and recently of Palos Heights, widely acclaimed as one of the greatest football players in Chicago Bears history, died July 28. He was 90.

Mr. Sprinkle played as a right defensive end for the Bears from 1944 to 1955, earning the nickname “The Claw” for his ability to use his strong left arm against blockers and quarterbacks. He was named all-pro seven times and played in four Pro Bowls —

in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1955.

In a hardscrabble era of NFL football, he was known as a tough guy among tough guys, even getting tagged with a “meanest man in football” nickname by some—a designation Mr. Sprinkle and others close to him disputed.

“I don’t know where it started.

I hit guys. I never stood around.

Sometimes they interpreted that as being mean instead of being tough,” Mr. Sprinkle said in a 2012 interview with The Regional

News. “Halas tried to defend me.

He said I wasn’t a dirty player. I was mean as everyone out there.”

“His name is legendary. I’ve heard all the stories of the Monsters of the Midway, but I knew him as such a nice guy, such a gentleman. Hard to equate the legend with the man I know,” said Brian McCaskey, senior director of business development of the Chicago Bears and son of owner Virginia McCaskey, in 2012 In that same Regional News article, Mr. Sprinkle admitted to some run-ins with other players, including future Miami Dolphins

coach Don Shula.

“I came around and hit him pretty good,” he said. “He said something, so I said, ‘If you want to stand around and watch the game why don’t you buy a ticket and sit in the stands?’”

Mr. Sprinkle was born in the rural small town of Tuscola, Texas. His father was a farmer, while his mother was a former schoolteacher. His senior class had 13 students, but only two boys.

“She wanted to make sure I went to college. It was a good thing for me, otherwise I’d have ended up working on a farm,” he

said in 2012.

In his senior year of high school, Mr. Sprinkle started in six-man football, which had only three linemen and allowed all six players to act as receivers. There were no guards or tackles. He attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he tried out for football with only one year of experience.

Outside of football, he was a local businessman who owned a tile business on Southwest Highway, as well as a small bowling alley in Chicago Ridge.

He was active in local affairs.

He was a member of the Palos Lions Club and coached youth football and baseball, according to his daughter, Susan Withers, a banking executive and past president of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce.

“My dad was tough on the field, because he had to be,” she recalled. “Everywhere else, he was kind and understanding.

He wouldn’t just give orders, he would talk to you, explain things.”

“He was far more than a wonderful father,” Withers added. “He (See Ed Sprinkle, Page 4)

Photo by Tara McManus

Ed Sprinkle’s 1951 football card.

Ed Sprinkle wores his 1946 Championship ring every day. The bear statue, a gift made especially for him, displays his number from his years as a Chicago Bear.

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Readers Write Thank you Pastor Jim Tony!

Dear Editor: As the Rev. Jim Tony, pastor of the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, opens a new chapter in his life and retires, we pause to acknowledge our longtime community service partner and recognize his twenty four years of service to the community.

Pastor Tony and the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church have been longtime spiritual/community partners working oftentimes behind the scenes when we call seeking their direction, resources, labor and guidance.

Pastor Tony is a man who can see the needs or plights of others and will work quietly to serve a greater good. Long after the goodbye celebrations for Pastor Tony, his work to help those in need and less fortunate will live on.

The giving service orientated approach to problem solving by Pastor Tony has helped create a working community and regular communication with our staff and our religious community partners.

Partners who have no pre conditions and only seek to serve others, when we call for their help in the middle of the night or refer people in need to them.

Pastor Jim Tony has a gift to bring people together and help them realize we are all in the business of serving. We were blessed to have a community partner who is a caring person focused on serving people and being there in a time of need.

There were 7 a.m. and 3 a.m calls made seeking help and direction with people facing death, hunger, feeling abandoned or dealing with emergency housing matters.

All private matters faced by people looking for help in their time of need. While the conversations will always be private to respect those people needing help.

We will never forget that Jim Tony always answered the call.

Thank you Pastor Tony and all

the Best!

The men and women of the Palos Park Police Dept.

Paws to Read thanks supporters Dear Editor: Our Adult Summer Reading Program “Paws to Read” [at the Palos Heights Public Library] was a huge success! [A total number of ] 147 patrons signed up for the program and read a total of 539 books. In keeping with our animal theme, the Library participated in “Pennies for Pooches” and collected $135 which was donated to the Animal Welfare League located in Chicago Ridge. Each year we hold a final Summer Reading Reception and enjoy giving prizes out to our faithful readers!

The Adult Services Department would like to thank the following businesses for their generosity and support: Palos Animal Hospital, Lou Malnati’s, Orland Bowl, Kallemeyn Auto Center, Walgreens, Nick’s BBQ, Lumes, Shedd Aquarium, Marcus Orland Park Cinema, Aurelio’s Pizza, Palos Heights Recreation Department, The Laugh Factory, AMC Loews – Crestwood, Barnes & Noble, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and the Field Museum.

Mary Johnson Head of Public Services Palos Heights Public Library

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Inside the First Amendment

Cross at Ground Zero: History or state religion?

by Charles C. Haynes At a time when Americans are deeply divided over the meaning of “separation of church and state,” a ruling from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals last week provides a much-needed case study in how the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause is supposed to work.

In a unanimous decision, the three-judge panel dismissed a challenge by atheists to the display of a cross-shaped beam at the National Sept. 11 Memorial and Museum at Ground Zero in New York City.

As the court explained, “the Establishment Clause is not properly construed to command that government accounts of history be devoid of religious references.”

The First Amendment, in other words, separates church from state — but not religion from public life.

I suspect many readers share this understanding of “separation.” But growing numbers of Americans — especially constituents of groups like American Atheists and the Freedom From Religion Foundation — apparently believe that any mention of religion in government settings is a violation of the Constitution.

The lawsuit in this case — American Atheists, Inc. v. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey — began in 2011 as an attempt to keep the 9/11 National Museum from displaying an artifact popularly known as “The Cross at Ground Zero.”

The object at the center of the controversy is a 17-foot steel column and cross-beam recovered from the rubble by construction workers in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Erected on a

platform near the recovery site, the cross-shaped artifact became a symbol of hope and a worship site for workers and others gathered at Ground Zero.

After a federal district court refused to block inclusion of the cross-shaped structure in the 9/11 National Museum, American Atheists conceded that the object was an historic artifact worthy of display — but argued on appeal that it would be unconstitutional to include it without also displaying a plaque acknowledging that atheists were among the victims and rescuers on 9/11.

In rejecting the atheists’ challenge to the display and demand for equal time, the appeals court panel took the opportunity to give a primer on the meaning of government “neutrality” under the First Amendment.

Yes, the Establishment Clause requires that government remain neutral among religions — and between religion and non-religion. But for constitutional purposes, neutrality doesn’t mean ignoring religion or, in this case, leaving religion out of the story.

Government-funded museums may not, of course, erect displays intended to promote or denigrate religion. Inclusion of religious artifacts (or objects viewed as having religious meaning) must have a secular or educational purpose.

The many religious paintings, altarpieces and other religious objects in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., for example, have profound religious content and may have been used at one time for devotional purposes. But they are now part of a secular museum, displayed to convey the history (Continued on page 3)

Let me say this about that

(An occasional personal commentary by Charles Richards, retired publisher, The Regional News)

Whither goeth the Chicago Tribune?

Remember the old saying, “The bigger they are, the harder they fall?” Or, referring to businesses, “The bigger, the dumber.”

This column contains my personal memories of reading The Chicago Tribune for many years. Back in the 1950s and 60s, the Tribune was the dominant newspaper in Chicagoland.

It actually printed every day on the front page “World’s Greatest Newspaper.” You will note that the first letter of each word is WGN, the designation of the Trib’s radio station and later WGN-TV. The Tribune was the darling of the Republicans, the conservatives and the wealthy. A lot of times those three designations applied to the same persons.

The Chicago Sun-Times was the competing daily paper for the “working man” (i.e. the union member, blue collar worker and Democrat.) The Times was tabloid size, smaller than the “broadsheet” Tribune, also its circulation was markedy less than that of the Tribune.

My earliest memory of the daily Tribune was the dominating two-inch high headline that ran at the top of page one. Also on page one was a big cartoon usually featuring excellent artwork and an appropriate caption. Inside each issue would be the editorial page, usually with a very clear conservative bias. There were lots of full page ads from stores like Marshall Fields. In short, the Tribune was a huge money-maker.

number of year, been exempted from paying Illinois sales tax when buying presses. Unfortunately for the Tribune the exemption was not in place the year they bought the multi million dollar press line.

I’m talking about a really huge amount of tax money. Over the years the Trib had accumulated a very large amount of debt which was not unusual for large, growing companies in all industries.

Debt is Evil

I remember my Dad telling me that debt is evil, though sometimes a short-term necessary evil.

His generation considered any bank loan rate above 3 percent was “usury” and that should be avoided at all times. He advised me to save up our income until we could buy printing machines with 100 percent down and NO monthly payments. I followed his advice and my company has been free of all forms of debt for almost 19 years.

Most newspapers of all sizes and frequencies experienced “boom times” financially in the late 1990s through 9/11/2001. Changes in the business followed in short order.

And these changed were not for the better!

As the well-known philosopher on “Saturday Night Live” Roseanne Rosannadanna repeatedly stated, “Things will always go wrong. If its ain’t one thing, it’s something else.” How true her point proved to be when the internet burst on the U.S. main stage. Big daily newspaper were hurt the worst. Overnight they lost Our way or go away Like so many near-monopoly most of their classified ads and institutions, the culture of the the accompanying revenue. Then majority of the employees in my the display auto and real estate personal experience was one of advertising fled from newspapers noticeable arrogance. In a phrase, to internet sites. their polices could be summed up as “Our way or go away.”

Free Falling Almost 40 years ago I spoke It got even worse because circuat a conference of weekly news- lation numbers began a free-fall as paper publishers and I listed the citizens got their news electronimany times I had experiences in cally at no direct cost to the viewer. dealing with members of the TriSmall local weekly mail-delivbune staff. Then I concluded that ered papers suffered the least. But someday this treatment of their they did suffer. Why was that? customers could greatly harm the Neighborhood newspapers cost future success of The Tribune. only about $40 a year for a mail And so I believe my warning ulti- subscription or a dollar a week mately came true, to some degree. on the newsstands. Weeklies had Fast forward several decades. a much more diverse adverting There erupted a major conflict base and much less income came between the handful of Tribune from classified ads, as little as 10 stock holders (many relatives of percent. founder Col. Robert McCormick, But, most important, people trua war hero and a wealthy man ly wanted the very local news that of strong opinions about Chica- they couldn’t find on the internet. goland, Illinois, Washington and Also local reporters knew their the whole world. territories in depth. As cameras To solve the issue of letting became instant and cheap, each this small number of stockhold- reporter could double as a phoers cash in their stock holdings, tographer, often using their cell the Tribune chose to “go public” phone. Furthermore color pictures meaning to sell shares on Wall became easier and cheaper to reStreet. In my opinion this was produce. The one thing parents the Trib’s first major mistake like better than seeing their child’s at least in my lifetime. (In fair- name in a newspaper, is viewing ness, I must confess that I don’t their offspring in a color photo know of a better way to resolve printed for all the town to see. the problem). As a point of local interest the Classified Advertis- Hell under Zell ing Manager Gil Paddock lived Now back to the Chicago in Palos Heights, about a block Tribune. The Tribune comfrom our family home. Upon re- pany was sold at the beginning tirement, instead of a gold watch, of 2008. Investor Sam Zell was he was given one share of the the buyer. About a year after Mr. original Tribune stock. Shortly Zell bought the Tribune, the after the firm went public, that entire company declared formal single share was rumored to be bankruptcy claiming $7.6 billion worth one million dollars. In my in assets and $13 billion in debt. opinion Mr. Paddock deserved that Over 4,000 employees lost their reward because about 60 percent jobs since the Zell purchase. Zell’s of a daily newspaper’s income and past experience had been in real profit comes from classified ads. estate, with none in newspapers.

The Trib’s purchase of the Los Angeles Times proved to create Radio Daze Later, in a shocking (to me) de- more problems than solutions in velopment, the top management my journalistic opinion.

The Tribune Company emerged of the paper was turned over, for the first time ever, to men whose from bankruptcy after close to five primary experience had been in years. In my opinion, today’s Triradio, not newspapers. In my per- bune is a mere shadow of its forsonal opinion only, this marked mer self. Most of my friends have the beginning of the decline of the cancelled their subscriptions, some once vaulted publication. moving to the Sun-Times, others Fast forward to more recent to the Southtown Star, fewer to times. The Tribune converted the many Internet sites. I am from the old-fashioned “hot metal” reminded of the TV show of my production method to “offset li- earlier mention, Saturday Night thography,” much as we did at my Live... still on, but barely worth newspaper. This system was faster, watching. cheaper, and produced a better appearance especially regarding Strange Approaches photos. Newspapers had, for a The Tribune, in recent years,

tried some really strange approaches. One was printing two version’s each day, one tabloid and another broadsheet with identical content.

Another project they put out was a really thin weekly stand-alone tabloid product called TribLocal which is free. It contains almost no local advertising and only a few local stories. Working in the newspaper business for over 40 years, I have absolutely no idea what prompted that publication.

I sincerely believe everything in this column is true but I must admit that the happenings at the Trib may not be in perfect chronological order because all came only from my memory.

I was recently asked on a local cable TV show, “Mr. Richards, how can your newspaper remain profitable when so many others are falling by the wayside?”

I froze for a moment, fearing that my answer might be considered too egotistical. I finally responded with what I thought was a terrible answer. I said, “I guess it is simply because we (my staff and myself) know what we are doing.”

Later my wife who is much smarter than me said “ there is nothing wrong with what you said because you spoke the truth.

I told you she was smart!

About the author

Charles Richards was born in 1942. He began working weekends as a janitor at the Regional Building at 123rd and Harlem in Palos Heights.

He began working summers in the print shop at age 16. He ultimately mastered every process in creating a newspaper. At Blue Island (now Eisenhower) High School he served as sports editor of the student newspaper. In 1960 he enrolled in the well-known Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia. In his senior year he took a summer internship at a weekly newspaper near the Lake of the Ozarks. In his final year at Mizzou he served as a reporter, then copy editor for the town daily, The Columbia Missiourian, while working toward his masters degree in business, Richards assisted in teaching copy editing to undergraduate journalism students.

After graduation he returned to the family owned “Palos Regional” weekly community newspaper. There he spent four years selling display advertising to local businesses. He later managed the conversion of the printing process to offset lithography.

When his father Carl retired in 1970 Charles bought the company.

When The Regional began serving Orland Park, the paper’s name was changed to The Regional News.

In 1986, Richards bought a neighboring weekly paper called the Worth Palos Reporter. Later the name was shortened to The Reporter Newspaper. The Regional, in the 1990s, was named the “Best Small Weekly in Illinois five times by five different panels of

judges from five different states in contests sponsored by the Illinois Press Association.

The Regional Printing Company specializes in printing high school and college student newspaper and college class schedules. The company employees 25 full time and 15 part-time staff members. The Palos Regional will celebrate its 74th anniversary in October. Its circulation is stable.

When asked the reason for his successful career, Richards replied, “My grandfather was a newspaper publishers, my father was as well.

I had the best possible education as well as on the job training. Failure was never an option he said. If I did fail, I would have no one to blame.” Now, in retirement, he is excited that his daughter Amy had taken the reins as Regional Publisher.

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What motivates you to support charitable causes?

(Asked at WeishFest at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood.)

Photos by Emily Smas

Caitlin Carroll, Oak Forest “Well, we are close family friends with the Weisher family, so I’m here to support them but also to just give back to the community.”

Lori Rago, Oak Forest “For me it depends on the cause, we knew Andrew and this fest totally embodies everything that Andrew was.”

Ashely Kaminski, Midlothian “The fun atmosphere and knowing I’m giving back.”

Mitchell Bannavaria, Crestwood “To help people out.”

Mila Ramirez, Midlothian “The free beer and supporting cancer!”

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Pastor Jim Tony gives some parting wisdom Farewells for Palos Park Presbyterian’s shepherd

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

The Regional News last week, as he took time out from packing his belongings, preparing to head Many who observe an increas- into retirement.

“I say that with confidence, beingly secular America see nothing but dark days ahead for organized cause things come and go,” he added. “One of the things about religion.

The Rev. James R. Tony, pastor being into [ministry] for 40 years of the Palos Park Presbyterian is, you see things change.

“When the Twin Towers fell Community Church for the last 24 years, doesn’t see it that way. in New York City, guess where “People see that as the drift of people came?” he continued. the culture, but will that always be “They pounded down our doors the way it is? The answer is no,” to get in. Really. We absolutely Tony said in a conversation with had to open up for prayer, two

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Past Tony in his younger years, in a photo published in a 1991 church directory.

nights in a row, and they didn’t want to quit.

“So will things change in the years ahead with religion? Yes, they will. How? Well, my gift is not prophecy,” he added with a laugh. “In fact, every year I make a prediction about the Super Bowl, so the congregation knows the other team is going to win.”

Tony described the Church as “the place where people always turn for help, the only help you can find, and it ain’t Washington, D.C. Right now, Washington is trying to be the center of all help, but that’s the way to bankruptcy, both spiritually and financially.”

The solution, both for churches and the nation as a whole, can be found in the Bible, he insisted.

“We are not our own solution.

When people in a church teach Scripture, the church maintains itself,” he said. “That’s one of the weaknesses of the church today.

Churches don’t teach Scripture.

They teach ‘Be good, be nice, Golden Rule-type stuff, a pop version of religion.

“Really, when’s the last time you heard a sermon where the pastor open the Bible and said, ‘This means this, that means that, and have people understand that that’s what they have to do in their lives?” he continued.

He criticized those who use “pre-digested Scripture,” saying that it is “kind of like eating baby food all your life. It doesn’t taste good, and nobody wants it, at least after a while…it’s a lot of feel-good stuff that’s lacking in substance.”

That spiritual weakness has led

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The Rev. James R. Tony, pastor of Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave., takes a moment away from cleaning out his files last week to pose for a photograph. to a secular society encroaching on religion and even supplanting it among some, according to Tony.

“We’ve been a bread-and-circuses culture for a long time, but now more than ever,” he said. “There used to be a societal respect for a church culture. Schools and other institutions left Sunday mornings to us. They didn’t do anything.

They didn’t open their doors, they didn’t hold sports practices, they didn’t do band performances. The schools and the clergy associations worked together.

“That’s all gone, all gone,” he added. “During my time here, I’ve seen that disappear. Sports has become god. Nike has taken over the culture.”

Tony has long been known as a pastor who sugar coats nothing.

“I’m not afraid to talk about hell,

or judgment, or sin,” he said. “I also want to talk about love and redemption and truth. Grace and truth, they go together.

“Really, the only warrant I think I have is to take what God says, and that’s the Bible, and help people hear what he says. If I’m presenting what Jim Tony says— and I think that kind of thing goes on in a lot of churches—well, who cares what I think? I mean, my wife doesn’t even usually care,” he added with a laugh.

He cautioned against people who have a “follow your heart” approach to spirituality.

“To people who say, ‘Well you know, I just feel it in my heart’ I say, “Well, guess what? Your heart feels all kind of stuff, right?’ Why do you think we have the filth going on in the streets that we

have? Our hearts can lead us in all kinds of crazy directions. You can’t trust your heart, but you can trust the Book.”

Tony will be feted by members of the congregation and others at a retirement dinner set for tomorrow evening at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

After more than 40 years in ministry, Tony and his wife, Pat, are retiring to the St. Louis, Mo. Area. He plans to spend more time on hobbies like vegetable gardening and photography. His photos grace the walls of the church, even in unexpected places. “My gallery is the men’s restroom,” he says, bursting into self-effacing laughter over a visitor’s observation about several of his naturethemed photos that hang near a sink.

Suspect charged in burglary of Noral Jewelers in Heights Palos Heights police on Monday arrested a 21-year-old Chicago man in connection with a burglary that occurred early on July 19 at Noral Jewelers, 12227 S. Harlem Ave. Hasaan J. Hall was taken into custody without incident

by Palos Heights police at his residence in the 8800 block of Harper Avenue in Chicago, police said.

Palos Heights police detective Sgt. Mike Yott said the case is still under investigation.

Palos Heights detectives “recovered evidence and interviewed possible witnesses, which led to Hall being a suspect,” Yott

stated in a release Tuesday. Yott declined in an interview Tuesday to elaborate on what led police to arrest Hall, as the case is still under investigation.

Police believe that at least one other man was involved in the break-in.

Although the shop’s back door was damaged in the incident and the burglars succeeded in gaining access to part of the building, nothing was reported stolen, Yott added.

Hall was scheduled to appear at a bond hearing at the 5th Municipal District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview on Palos Heights police photo Tuesday, Yott said.

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goes down.

The seminar includes a presentation by Commissioner Dan Patlak explaining the appeal procedure at the Board of Review. Before the end of the evening, taxpayers will have an opportunity to work with staff from the Board of Review to address their specific questions and concerns.

This event is free to the public, and there is no fee to appeal at the Board of Review. Taxpayers are asked to bring a copy of their most recent tax bill.

Appeal forms also may be picked up at the Board of Review located at 118 N. Clark

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The court also rejected the demand for a plaque about atheists and 9/11. Government neutrality under the First Amendment doesn’t mean equal time or balanced treatment for all faiths and beliefs; it requires only that the exhibits represent the history of the event without either promoting or denigrating religion.

Of course, if there were a 9/11 artifact related to atheists, it would violate the principle of neutrality for the museum to leave it out.

But no such atheist-related object exists and the First Amendment doesn’t require the museum to manufacture an artifact about atheists that isn’t part of the history of the attacks and recovery.

The Second Circuit got it right. The First Amendment ensures government neutrality in matters of faith, but doesn’t prevent publically funded museums or any other public institution from telling a story that needs to be told.

(Continued from page 2) of art. Remove religious images and objects from the West Wing of the National Gallery, and the place would be nearly empty.

Similarly, exhibits at the 9/11 National Museum have an obvious secular purpose: They document the history of the terrorist attacks and the rescue efforts that followed.

The Cross at Ground Zero is a significant part of that story. Leaving this object out would not only be incomplete history; it would signal hostility to religion that could itself be viewed as a violation of the First Amendment.

The cross-shaped artifact is in the “finding meaning” section of the museum, included among some 1,000 objects associated with ways — religious and nonreligious — in which people sought to make sense of the attacks.

The description accompanying the cross-shaped structure tells the story of its recovery from the wreckage of the Twin Towers and how many viewed it as a religious sign of hope. What was once an object of devotion has become, in the context of the museum, an historical artifact.

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

Palos Park proclaims James R. Tony Day

Retiring Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church pastor, the Rev. James Tony (left), listens as Mayor John Mahoney reads a proclamation at Monday’s Village Council meeting honoring Tony for his two-plus decades of service at the church.

Tony came to PPPCC in August of 1990; he has been a minister for more than 40 years.

“We extend our appreciation and heartfelt thanks for your service to this community,” Mahoney said as he designated Monday, Aug. 11, as James R. Tony Day in the village of Palos Park.

Street-Room 601 in Chicago Tony addressed the council and thanked them for the honor. “It has been my privilege to serve in or at the Bridgeview Satellite Palos Park,” Tony said. “People ask me ‘why [retire] now?’ Well if 40 years was good enough for Office located at 10200 S. 76th Moses, then it’s enough for me.”

Ave., in Bridgeview. 974-6074.

Taxpayers may also file an appeal online by visiting the Board of Review website at www.cookcountyboardofreview. com.

Property tax appeal seminar for Worth Twp. Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will be holding a property tax appeal seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Worth Township Office, 11601 S. Pulaski Road, for taxpayers seeking to appeal their 2014 property tax assessments.

The seminar is co-hosted by Worth Township officials, state Sen. Bill Cunningham and state Rep. Fran Hurley. The hour-long session will educate taxpayers on how to file a successful tax appeal, provide information on property tax exemptions, and address why property taxes go up when the value of your home

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Walk at Lake Katherine aids Crisis Center mission Crossing a bridge as they prepare to walk against domestic violence last Saturday morning are Chris Doran, Barb Gruca, Marie Kaminski, and Edward Vega Sr., executive director of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia (photos clockwise from left).

The annual fundraiser, hosted by the group’s auxiliary, was held at Lake Katherine Nature Preserve in Palos Heights. Organizers said that more than 100 people were expected to participate.

Wendy Crowe (right) and Kim Lupescu, both of Worth, walk west on the path, making several circuits around the lake.

The Crisis Center, founded in 1979, offers a range of services to victims of domestic violence, including a 24-hour hotline (429-SAFE), emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, court advocacy, case management, partner abuse intervention, prevention-focused education, and more.

Reminding everyone of the importance of fundraising are Irene Riggio (from left), Marie Kaminski, Karen Leluga, and Barb Politano.

Since 2008, the auxiliary has raised more than $38,000 to support the Crisis Center.

Lake Katherine provided a picturesque backdrop, and the weather cooperated, with sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s.

Photos by Tim Hadac

Church picnic at Nativity of the BVM

Photos by Joan Hadac

Renata McCoy, 4, peeks over the ears of Prince Charming, one of two ponies giving rides to children last Sunday at the annual picnic of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 8530 W. 131st St., Palos Park. Holding the pony is handler Stephanie Enjoying a children’s fishing-pond game at the event are Andy Lynn, of Oak Lawn. McCoy was at the picnic with her grandmother, Lazuka, 2, (from left), Mikey Lazuka, 5, Julia Kulchytsay, 2, Megan Szkirpan, 10, and Sydney Kokolus, 2.

Palos Heights resident Irene Gajecky.

Mikey Lazuka, 5, enjoys a free scoop of vanilla ice cream, a welcome treat on a hot summer day. He was one of more than 400 Those in attendance feasted on American and Ukrainian favorites, people at the event, according to including smoked sausage, sauerkraut, pierogi and holubetz, a kind Fr. Varcilio Basil Salkovski, pastor. of cabbage roll.

Palos Park (Continued from page 1) two years, but I’ve only heard from one side about the noise and the potential health hazards of having chickens and tonight was the first night I’ve heard from san Jane (David) Withers, sons, the pro chicken group and they Steve and Alan.

Withers said that while she Edward Alan and Robert Steven; brought their facts and figures. knew many people would attend grandchildren, Alan Sprinkle, Now we are starting to get the her father’s wake and funeral— Steven (Amanda) Sprinkle, Eliza- full picture so there was no reason everyone from old friends to Chi- beth (Tim) Weselak, Paul (Mea- for us to be hasty and make a cago Bears players and owners— gan) Zima and Jennifer (Todd) decision tonight.” she and her family are grateful for Deutsch; and great-grandchildren, Palos Park Police Chief Joe the outpouring of support from Stevie, Emily, Adeline, Piper, Miller said the department rarely Quinn, Winston and Linus. many different people. receives complaints about chickVisitation was held at Colonial ens, but that a “sporadic” number “It’s nice to live in a community where people still care about Chapel funeral home in Orland of calls come in each year from each other as much as they do in Park on Aug. 6. A funeral service residents reporting noisy roosters.

Palos Heights and Palos Park,” was held last Thursday at the “Normally if we get a call its Lutheran Church of the Good that someone was awoken at 5 she concluded.

Mr. Sprinkle, a Navy veteran, Shepherd in Palos Heights. In- a.m. or 6 a.m. by a rooster,” Miller was preceded in death by his terment was at Fairmount – Wil- said. “What we do [in those cases] wife, Marian (nee Carlson). He low Hills Memorial Park, Willow is we seek compliance and knock is survived by his daughter, Su- Springs. on the door and tell them there was complaint about noise and a rooster and we want them to be aware of that. This happens very sporadic; it’s not an everyday occurrence.”

Resident Bob Wade addressed the council on behalf of his fatherin-law Arthur Janecke, 91, who has had roosters and chickens for a food source at his home on Winslow Road since the 1950s. Wade said Janecke now keeps about

Running a busy kitchen at the event were Joseph Bregin, a founder of the event 16 years ago, and Patti Mackin. More than 1,300 pierogi were served at the event, Bregin said.

Ed Sprinkle (Continued from page 1) was a good friend. He was good with kids.”

One time, during Withers’ high school years, when she threw a house party for friends and classmates, her dad offered to serve as a bouncer. “He offered to work the door and keep out anyone who was not on the guest list,” she recalled with a chuckle. “How many dads would do that?”

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Mayor John Mahoney said he needed to know what type of complaints the village gets and how many roosters are in Palos Park before he would be ready to vote.

“I’m reading the plan commission report [on this issue] and there is nothing in the record that would illuminate to me why we [need to prohibit roosters] other than roosters make noise,” Mahoney said. “It would have been helpful for me to know how many roosters there are in Palos Park before I consider something like this.”

Reed echoed Mahoney’s and Pavlatos’ sentiments that there needs to be more time to discuss the proposed ordinance.

“There are a number of open issues that need to be resolved before I feel comfortable [voting],” Reed said. “I don’t know which way to go and until we get more information I suggest we don’t do anything tonight.”

Reed said council will use the information Wade presented at the meeting, as well as commission Community Development Director Lori Sommers to gather facts on both sides of the issue and report back to the council.

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He told the council that he decided to look at the noise complaints “objectively” and using a cell phone app recorded the noise decibel level of his father-in-law’s rooster from various distances.

Wade, who has started the grassroots group Citizens for Roosters on Winslow, or CROW, said inside the chicken coup the rooster’s crow was measured at 85 decibels. The sound level dropped to 52 decibels when standing 100 feet back from the chicken coup and 48 decibels on the edge of his father-in-law’s property.

“The ambient sound of just the wind and everything was just 47 decibels,” Wade said. “If anyone complains about a rooster we are looking at roughly the equivalent of a discussion in a living room in a suburban household.

“We only have one rooster and when we get complaints we put him back right away. That only happens about twice a year.”

The council told Wade that if the ordinance is approved in its current state his father-in-law would be “grandfathered in” and would not have to remove his rooster.

However, if the rooster were to die it was unknown if he would be able to replace it.

“I don’t know if the regulations address that issue,” Reed said when asked by Commissioner James Pavlatos if a grandfathered

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Palos Heights Police Officer Kevin Apostal uses a golf cart and a special pair of goggles that simulate visual and mental confusion to teach a lesson about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving to Lukas Votteler, 6, of Worth ( photos clockwise, from left).

The activity was one of a handful offered at the National Night Out Against Crime observance hosted by the Palos Heights Police Department on Aug. 5 at the station, 7607 W. College Drive.

A sling becomes a swing for Palos Heights resident Craig Jensen and his son, Nathan, 13 months, as they enjoy an appendage of Lady Karma, a rotator truck owned by A Auto Truck, of Palos Hills. The 75-ton truck is often used to right overturned trucks, buses and other large vehicles.

In addition to tours of the police station, the observance served as a small-scale “touch a truck” event for children, who got to climb in and on police and fire vehicles.

Avery, Payton and Taylor Schroeder of Evergreen, Colo., were among dozens of children who stopped at the Palos Heights Fire Protection District display to learn about fire safety and receive cool “junior firefighter” hats. They were there with their grandmother, Palos Heights resident Kathy Lewis.

Popular with everyone at the event were Wolf, a 10-year-old Belgian Malinois police dog, and his partner, Palos Hills Canine Officer Aaron Boatright.

Wolf played a key role in last December’s apprehension of two men who allegedly burglarized a Palos Heights townhome.

Sharing a moment with the police dog are Palos Heights residents Braden Noort, 5, (from left) Kiera Bruton, 6, and Cade Noort, 4.

Photos by Joan Hadac

Woman charged with battery Retail store employee charged with felony theft of gift cards Palos Heights police charged Sandy Liptak, 48, of Midlothian, with battery after she allegedly spat in the face of two employees in the emergency room at Palos Community Hospital at 1:55 a.m. on April 12. Bond was set at $1,500, and Liptak is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Sept. 2.

In other Palos Heights police news, Waleed K. El Zeibak, 21, of Orland Park, was charged with speeding, improper lane usage, no proof of insurance, possession of cannabis, and resisting a police officer. Police curbed his vehicle in the 13200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:35 p.m. last Thursday after they said they spotted it traveling at 48 mph, 13 mph over the posted speed limit. Bond was set at $2,000, and El Ziebak was given a court date of Aug. 22 in Bridgeview.

Police charged Daniel J. Taylor, 20, of Orland Park, with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a vehicle with only one

at 12:56 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $3,000, and Roman was given a court date of Sept. working taillight. His vehicle was 16 in Bridgeview.

Eric F. Schwappach, 29, of pulled over by police in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue at Hometown, was charged with pos8:32 p.m. last Saturday. A search session of a controlled substance, of the vehicle yielded a plastic possession of drug paraphernalia, bag containing cannabis and two DUI, and improper lane usage. His smoking pipes, according to the vehicle was pulled over by police in police report. Bond was set at the 12500 block of South Harlem $1,500, and Taylor is scheduled Avenue at 1:36 a.m. last Tuesday. to appear in court in Bridgeview A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of heroin, as well on Sept. 30.

Jon D. Crispin, 37, of Boling- as needles and syringes, according brook, was charged with DUI, no to the police report. Schwappach proof of insurance, and speeding. was scheduled to appear at a bond Police stopped his vehicle in the hearing last Tuesday.

Police charged Arizbe Aguayo, 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:28 p.m. last Friday, after 31, of Cicero, with speeding, as they said they saw it traveling at well as driving on a suspended 61 mph, 26 mph over the posted license. Police stopped her vehilimit. Bond was set at $3,000, and cle in the 12600 block of South Crispin is set to appear in court Harlem Avenue at 7:21 p.m. last Thursday, after they said they said in Bridgeview on Aug. 22.

Police charged Korina M. Ro- it traveling at 47 mph, 12 mph man, 21, of Oak Park, with DUI over the posted limit. Bond was and improper lane usage. Police set at $1,500, and Aguayo was curbed her vehicle in the 12000 given a court date of Sept. 2 in block of South Harlem Avenue Bridgeview.

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Cars burglarized at The Center Two cars parked at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway, were burglarized on July 25, according to Palos Park police.

Both victims told police they arrived at the site at about 5 p.m. and discovered the crimes about 90 minutes later when they returned to their vehicles.

One victim, a 27-year-old Hampshire man, said that $60 cash was missing from his car, which he had not locked. The other victim, a 30-year-old Winfield woman, said her driver’s side window was smashed and her purse was missing. Inside the purse, she said, were her cell phone, driver’s license, $30 cash,

PALOS PARK POLICE $100 in gas station gift cards, and several credit and debit cards.

She later learned that one of her debit cards was used at two gas stations on Chicago’s South Side, to make purchases of more than $130. Police advised her to cancel her cards and checking account.

In other Palos Park police news, Mohammad N. Zagloul, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with reckless driving, following too closely, improper passing, and possession of cannabis. While driving his vehicle south in the

Cops warn ‘one-ring’ cell phone scam calls are dialing in Palos Palos Park police is warning that residents are receiving the “one-ring” cell phone scam with increased frequency.

Police warn cell phone users of the scam that can result in unauthorized charges appearing on their monthly wireless statement.

It’s called the “One Ring” scam because the scammers program computers to send thousands of calls to random cell phone numbers, ring once and then disconnect. The scammers then hope you are curious enough about the phone call that you return the call right away.

When the cell phone owner returns the call, they are charged $19.95 for an international call fee. After that, there is a $9 per minute charge. It’s reported that

often they will first hear music followed by advertising.

Consumers who have been duped by these calls report that they are coming from the Caribbean Islands including Grenada, Antigua, Jamaica and the British Virgin Islands.

If a person thinks they may have fallen for this scam, they should immediately alert their cell phone carrier and keep an eye on their cell phone bill. The earlier they document the fraud, the better their chances of having some or all of the charges removed.

The best thing to do if your phone rings and it’s an international number you don’t recognize, don’t answer it and don’t call back.

12200 block of South Southwest Highway at 3:27 a.m. last Thursday, Zagloul allegedly pulled up behind a police car at a high rate of speed and then passed it while making an obscene gesture, according to the police report. Police curbed Zagloul’s vehicle several blocks south. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic bag containing cannabis, police said. Zagloul is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 28.

Police charged Christian K. Simic, 21, of Palos Park, with possession of drug paraphernalia. Police stopped his SUV in the 8600 block of West Iroquois Road after he allegedly ran a stop sign.

A search of the vehicle yielded a smoking pipe, according to the police report. Simic was given a hearing date of Sept. 3 at the Kaptur Administrative Center.

A 23-year-old Chicago woman was charged with felony theft after she allegedly stole more than $9,000 in gift cards from a retail store at which she was employed in the 7300 block of West 159th Street. Brittany Hall was taken into custody by store security staff and then arrested by Orland Park police at noon July 18. Store officials told police that Hall had processed 24 fraudulent returns of merchandise dating back to May 21. A spokesman for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office told The Regional News earlier this week that she was unable to locate information regarding a court date for Hall.

In other Orland Park police news, Daniel P. Hennessy, 43, of Orland Park, was cited with disorderly conduct. Seated in his vehicle in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 15400 block of South 94th Avenue at 7:13 p.m.

July 19, he allegedly refused a manager’s order to leave. Hennessy, a customer at the eatery, was seated in his vehicle and using the establishment’s free WiFi service when he was asked to stop smoking by another patron seated at a nearby café table, according to the police report. Hennessy was scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center last Tuesday.

Police charged Kaely R. Cassidy, 20, of Palos Park, with retail theft after she allegedly stole an assortment of baby clothes from a department store on Orland Park Place at 2:20 p.m. July 2.

Bond was set at $1,500, and Cassidy was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 28.

Dominik Margosiak, 24, of Palos Park, was charged with DUI and speeding. Police curbed his car in the 9600 block of West 143rd Street at 1:19 a.m. July 20, after they said they saw it traveling at 62 mph, 27 mph over the posted speed limit. His car was towed and impounded, and Margosiak

scheduled to appear at a hearing last Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center. Police said there was was scheduled to appear in court no significant damage to the portable toilet, but that its contents in Bridgeview on Aug. 5.

Police charged Peter M. Murphy, were blown all over the inside of 19, of Orland Park, with posses- the unit by the blast. Police placed sion of cannabis, as well as posses- a “Do Not Use” sticker on the toilet sion of drug paraphernalia. Police and made arrangements for it to curbed his car near 153rd Street be cleaned and inspected.

Adam A. Abdelhamid, 18, of and Highland Avenue at 1:24 a.m.

July 21, after they said they saw Worth, was charged with possesa burned out headlight. A search sion of cannabis and operating a of the vehicle yielded a plastic bag motor vehicle with expired regiscontaining cannabis, as well as a tration. Police curbed his vehicle smoking pipe and a grinder, police at 167th Street and 104th Avenue said. The police report gave no at 11:26 p.m. July 19. He was indication of a municipal hearing scheduled to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center date.

Three teens were cited with dis- last Tuesday.

Monica M. Hassel, 56, of Oak orderly conduct after they allegedly ignited a homemade explosive in Lawn, was charged with DUI, a portable toilet in Doogan Park, improper lane usage, and failure 14700 S. Park Lane, at 10:36 p.m. to use headlights when required.

July 9. John J. Philbin, 19, of Or- Police stopped her car in the 15600 land Park, Bradley E. Simon, 18, of block of South La Grange Road at Palos Hills, and Katie E. Hovorka, 1:42 a.m. July 26. She was given a 18, of Oak Forest, were cited and court date of Aug. 20 in Bridgeview.

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WeishFest success bodes well for threepeat next year

by Jeff Vorva

Thousands gathered for an afternoon and evening of music, food and drinks. This first event in 2013 raised more than $130,000 and organizers think they have a shot at beating that total when all the results are in.

One of the organizers, Danny Weischar, said before the event that he hopes to keep it going and years down the line it can grow so big they can host it at Wrigley Field.

“Rodney Atkins killed it tonight. Can’t wait for next year.”

Those were the words from a Tweeter named Marty Kelly shortly after the conclusion of the second running of WeishFest Saturday night at Standard Bank Park in Crestwood.

Country music star Atkins was the main event of an event that honored late former Brother Rice student Andrew Weishar and to Here is a look at some of the raise money for families who have fun at the fest… kids with cancer.

A long look at WeishFest early on. Thousands of people came out to support the Weishar Foundation.

Music was a huge part of Saturday’s WeishFest.

Photo by Emily Smas

Girls dance to the C2 and the Brothers Reed Band.

Lead vocalist Bob Biagi of Infinity sings to the crowd Saturday at WeishFest.

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Kelly Reed, the lead singer of C2 and the Brothers Reed belts out a big note for the crowd.

School Notes Heights Dist. 128 preschool screenings

classes into their life. These flexible learning options include evening, off-campus, one-day-a-week, Palos Heights School District online, weekend, and short-term 128 will be conducting a screen- classes.

With an annual average cost of ing for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to $3,936, attending classes at Moraine Valley can save students up 5 years of age.

The screening will be held at to $24,000 per year compared to Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin private colleges or universities.

A complete list of credit and nonAve. on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from credit classes can be found in the 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Areas of development assessed fall 2014 class schedule or online at include speech and language, gross morainevalley.edu. Registration is motor skills, and visual/auditory ongoing. Tuition is $114 per credit strengths. A vision and hearing hour plus fees and books. Students screening will also be conducted. who have applied to the college can Children will be screened by a register in the Registration Office, diagnostic team of district person- located on campus in the Student nel under the direction of District Services Center (Building S), 9000 128 Administration. Contact the W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; Student Services office at 597- by phone at 974-2110 (TTY for 1285 to make an appointment or the hearing impaired 974-9556); to request additional information. or online at morainevalley.edu.

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Moraine Valley fall registration

Moraine Valley criminal justice degrees online

Moraine Valley Community College registration is underway for the fall 2014 semester, which starts Aug. 25 with on-campus credit classes. Off-campus credit classes and on-campus continuing education classes begin Sept. 2 while off-campus continuing education classes start Sept. 8.

Moraine Valley offers classes for those interested in transferring to four-year colleges or universities by earning associate’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts or Science. Students also can choose from several career programs offered at the college including Allied Health and Nursing, Business and Computer Sciences, Industrial Technology, and Public Service. The college also offers noncredit programs, courses, workshops, and seminars.

Some of the college’s courses are offered in different formats to accommodate student needs, making it easy for people to fit college

Moraine Valley Community College is offering its first completely online degree starting this fall. Students can earn an Associate in Arts (AA) and Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Criminal Justice.

In addition to several general education classes, eight core criminal justice courses are online including: Introduction to Criminal Justice, Police in American Society, Investigation and Criminal Evidence, Criminology, Introduction to Corrections, Juvenile Delinquency, Substantive Criminal Law, and Procedural Criminal Law. Students only need five of these specialized courses.

Moraine Valley’s Criminal Justice program encourages students to earn both an AA and AAS. For more information on the online degree, contact program coordinator Chris Alberts at albertsc6@morainevalley.edu, ph. 608-4223 or visit www.

Developmental Psychology, begin- through a combination of classning Nov. 9 for six weeks room and Web-based instruction.

A complete listing of credit and Both types allow for students to Weekend classes noncredit classes can be found attend all or part of their class via at Moraine Valley in the fall 2014 class schedule the Internet with the ability to acMoraine Valley Community Col- or online at morainevalley.edu. cess the instructor, classmates and lege offers weekend classes during Registration is ongoing. Tuition course materials. Access to a Webthe fall 2014 semester. Classes are is $114 per credit hour plus fees equipped computer is required.

Some of the online and Webavailable to suit an individual stu- and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in assisted classes this spring include dent’s needs, including: • Fridays only—Introduction the Registration Office, located on Arabic, General Sociology, World to Automotive Technology, begin- campus in the Student Services Religions, Music Appreciation, Bening Aug. 29 for 16 weeks; Hu- Center (Building S), 9000 W. Col- ginning Algebra, Western Civilizaman Anatomy and Physiology I, lege Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone tion I and II, Medical Terminology, beginning Aug. 29 for 16 weeks; at 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing Composition I and II, and General General Biology I, Speech Funda- impaired 974-9556); or online at Biology, among others.

A complete list of credit and nonmentals, Introduction to American morainevalley.edu. credit classes can be found in the Music, beginning Aug. 29 for 16 fall 2014 class schedule or online at weeks; College: Changes, ChalOnline and Internet morainevalley.edu. Registration is lenges, Choices, beginning Aug. hybrid learning ongoing. Tuition is $114 per credit 29 or Oct. 24 for eight weeks at Moraine Valley hour plus fees and books. Students • Friday/Saturday/Sunday— Principles of Micro-Economics, beMoraine Valley Community Col- who have applied to the college can ginning Sept. 19 for three weeks for lege’s online and Internet hybrid register in the Registration Office, three weeks; Principles of Micro- courses number more than 290 located on campus in the Student Economics, beginning Oct. 17 for classes offered during the 2014 Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; three weeks; The World Since 1945, fall semester. beginning Sept. 26 for three weeks; Online classes are taught pri- by phone at 974-2110 (TTY for American National Government, marily over the Internet, while the hearing impaired 974-9556); General Sociology, both beginning Internet hybrid courses are taught or online at morainevalley.edu.

Oct. 24 for three weeks; Introduction to Psychology, beginning Sept.

19 for three weeks LEGAL NOTICE • Friday/Saturday—Job Skills for Competitive Advantage, beLEGAL NOTICE OF ginning Sept. 26 for four weeks JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING • Friday/Sunday—Introductory RELATING TO THE 127TH AND HARLEM REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Microbiology, beginning Aug. 29 OF THE for 16 weeks CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS • Saturdays only—American Sign Language II, Digital Photo- Notice is hereby given that the City of Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois (the “City”) will graphic Imagery, Introduction to hold an annual meeting of the Joint Review Board (“JRB”) in connection with the 127th and Automotive Technology, Automatic Harlem Redevelopment Plan and Project (commonly known as the “127th and Harlem TIF”).

Transmissions, General Biology I, The JRB meeting will be held Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Anatomy and Physiology, Introduc- Chambers of the City of Palos Heights, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. tion to Earth Science, Medical Ter- Questions regarding the agenda for the JRB meeting may be directed to Dan Nisavic, City minology, Beginning Algebra, each Administrator for the City at 708-361-1800. beginning Aug. 30 for 16 weeks /s Dan Nisavic • Saturday/Sunday—Fire Pre- Dan Nisavic vention Principles I, beginning City Administrator City of Palos Heights, Illinois Sept. 20 for three weeks • Sunday—Physical Science, Thomas Kantas beginning Aug. 31 for 10 weeks; /s Thomas Kantas Basic Arc/Gas Welding I, beginning City Clerk Aug. 31 for 16 weeks; Life-Span City of Palos Heights, Illinois

morainevalley.edu/publicservice/ or online at morainevalley.edu. criminal/criminal.htm.

Classes offered at Moraine Valley’s Tinley Park campus Moraine Valley Community College will offer more than 60 classes, beginning Aug. 27 and later, at its Southwest Education Center (SWEC), 17900 S. 94th Ave. in Tinley Park.

Some credit classes include Composition I and II, Keyboarding I, Art Appreciation, Principles of Marketing, Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Psychology, Medical Terminology, General Sociology, Criminology, and Music Appreciation. There are also several noncredit classes offered at SWEC including 50 Plus Computer Basics, 50 Plus Computer Basics Cont., Medicare Workshop, Hiring Employees, Laws Affecting Employees, Terminating Employees, Career Assessment Seminar, Active for Life, Food for Life, Motivation for Life, Positive Thinking for Life, Walking Meditation for Life, Beginning Conversational Arabic, Beginning Conversational Spanish, Intro to Mindful Meditation, and Introduction to Novel Writing.

Programs for children and teens include 3D Fun with Clay, Beginning Spanish and math tutoring sessions.

A complete listing of all the classes at SWEC and credit and noncredit classes offered at all Moraine Valley campuses can be found in the fall 2014 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu.

Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $114 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on the main campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone at 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 974-9556);

Prestinario returns to Chicago to sing Smokey Motown sounds

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

at maynestage.com or by calling (773) 381-4554. Valet parking is available for a $10 fee.

The house seats just 200 and Five months after Palos Heights native Andrea Prestinario per- may sell out, so everyone is formed to acclaim in the Para- encouraged to purchase tickets mount Theatre’s production of promptly.

“I live in New York and don’t the rock musical “Rent,” she has returned to star in a solo show perform in Chicago anymore, yet tribute to Motown legend Smokey I have a lot of friends who ask, ‘So, when are you coming back Robinson.

“This is me, on my own, for to do another show?’ My answer one night only—so no pressure, is, ‘This is it. Don’t miss it,’” she right?” she laughed as she talked said with a chuckle.

Prestinario wrote and is producabout “sMOkeyTOWN: The Songs of Smokey Robinson,” set for 8 ing the tribute and will be backed p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 at Mayne up by the Lincoln Squares musiStage, 1328 W. Morse Ave, in the cal group, which she described as Rogers Park neighborhood on Chi- “a really incredible folk/rock/pop band” with a unique and engagcago’s North Side.

Tickets are priced at $23 and ing sound.

The band will offer a different $30, and may be purchased online

take on Robinson’s work.

“Motown typically included a lot of brass, but with the Lincoln Squares you’ll see Smokey’s music performed on a banjo, a ukulele, a harmonica and other instruments,” she said. “I think people will find it different and enjoyable.”

The show will be much more than a joyride through Robinson’s decades-long songbook, however.

“The show will offer a glimpse into his life and offer insights that most people aren’t aware of,” Prestinario said. “I think we’ll hear a lot of, ‘I didn’t know that about him’ and ‘I didn’t know he wrote that, or that.’”

She was inspired to write the show after reading Robinson’s memoir a few years ago,

Community Notes Keep Palos Heights Beautiful Awards nominations sought

Bill Cunningham will sponsor a gunlock giveway with the Worth Police Department to promote firearm safety this Saturday, Aug. The Keep Palos Heights Beauti- 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Worth ful subcommittee of the city’s Busi- Village Hall, 7112 W. 111th St. ness and Economic Development The Worth Police Department Committee invites nominations received 200 of the locks through for the 2014 Keep Palos Heights a federally sponsored program Beautiful Awards. known as Project ChildSafe. Police Residents can nominate their have locks for both large-bore and own or a neighbor’s gardens (or small-bore guns, rifles, shotguns a business, subdivision or church and handguns. entrance), in the categories of landThe locks come with brochures scaping, porch, deck, tree, and/or on gun safety as well as directions home (new home, home with ad- to a gun safety website, www. dition, home with Palos charm). projectchildsafe.org.

The deadline for nominations has been extended to Aug. 20.

Thunderbolts ballgame Nomination forms are available with Knights of at City Hall, the Recreation CenColumbus ter and the Palos Heights Public Library, or call Eileen at 466-7089 The local Knights of Columbus or Lois at 361-9394.

Council 14057 sponsor a night An Awards Night party for all at the ballpark to see the Windy nominations will be held in Octo- City Thunderbolts play the Joliet ber at Lake Katherine.

Slammers and enjoy fireworks on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m., at Standard Bank Stadium, 14011 S. Gunlock Kenton Ave. in Crestwood. giveaway Tickets are $10, available after State Rep. Fran Hurley and Sen. this weekend’s Masses at St. Al-

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she added.

“I was struck by what a profound impact he had on not only Motown, which he helped found, but on the entire American songbook,” Prestinario said. “For his entire career, he successfully bridged the black and white [record] charts, as they were known back then. His music brought people together.”

The production is a belated 60th birthday gift to her father, former Palos Heights Alderman Jeff Prestinario, 62.

“Smokey Robinson is my dad’s favorite singer,” she said. “I think he’s really looking forward to this, and I’ll say it’s been fun trying to keep the show’s content a secret from him—well, at least as much as I can.”

Andrea Prestinario

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Connect to Local History @ Palos Heights Public Library

exander Church in Palos Heights.

Palos Dist. 118 Back to School annual family picnic Families of schoolchildren and other community members are invited to bring picnic blanket, chairs, and appetite for fun to the Palos School District 118 Back to School Family Picnic on Wednesday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at Palos South Middle School, 13100 S. 82nd Ave. The annual picnic is open to the entire Palos community and offers complimentary slushies and popcorn, games and contests, entertainment, face painting, inflatable fun slides, and balloon animals. Additionally, a variety of food will be available for purchase including hotdogs, pizza, oriental delights, frozen yogurt, roasted corn, and more.

Carpooling is strongly recommended. Parking and shuttle buses will be available at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Church, 8410 131st St., Palos Park. The event Edward Jutzi’s badge from the 1988 National Square Dance Convention will take place rain or shine.

Edward Jutzi and his family moved to south Oak Park Avenue in Palos Heights in 1965, having first left Chicago’s Gage Park Neighborhood and then the Willow Springs area. While there were only a handful of houses nearby at that time, Mr. Jutzi’s family was not the first to occupy his house – it had been purchased from a builder and drywall professional who built the house well. A builder himself, Mr. Jutzi was quick to recognize quality: “I liked that house in particular because it was double drywall. [He] put one layer on, and then he glued the second layer on top of that one. And as long as I’m here, I ain’t got a crack in the house. That’s the reason I was enthused about it.” Edward spent many years with his father and son building homes in and around Palos Heights, though today he down the pool. jokes that many of his tools, such as the carpenter’s plumb bob (a tool known since ancient times), Registration for this event is have been made obsolete today by lasers and other modern technology. going on now at the Recreation Mr. Jutzi is a great lover of music. Though its popularity has waned somewhat today, square dancCenter 6601 W 127th St. For more ing once provided a great deal of amusement and recreation to the residents of the South Side, and information, call 480-3056.

Edward and his wife, Johann, were avid dancers. Their square dancing club, the Belles and Beaus, was one of many such clubs throughout the Palos Heights area. These clubs met periodically at local halls – the Belles and Beaus met at Nathan Hale School in Crestwood - for an evening of dancing, with songs arranged by callers into “tips.” Typically, the square dancing tips would be interspersed with ballroom and line dancing tips as well, and Mr. Jutzi described the scene: “Everybody danced to the same call. It’s like you see on Dancing with the Stars. Most, or all, those steps have a name, and when you know about 120 of them, you just waltz right around, always in a circle.” Their tremendous dancing prowess took the Jutzis far afield from Palos Heights: “We’d go to Spain – we danced in a bull ring. The Rock of Gibraltar, Morocco, Egypt, England, France, Germany, we went all over. We were booked in these hotels because we could go for two weeks to three different countries square on Aug. 21 will show the “The dancing. Our rooms would be picked up, all our food, the bus, everything. The Europeans liked to Book Thief” in three showings: see the crazy Americans. We all had different colored costumes, with the swirls. It’s a form of danc10 a.m.(with subtitles), 2 p.m. ing they enjoyed.” Though Edward relates that “As we started getting older, the young kids weren’t interested in square dancing,” and many clubs consolidated or folded, still there are organizations, and 6:30 p.m.

• Suzette Horyza of Color- such as the Metropolitan Chicago Association for Square Dancers, which organize dances and strive burst Images presents What to bring fans of dancing together.

Edward was also involved with the St. Alexander Senior Club, and he served as president of the Do I Do With All These Scarves on today (Thursday), at 7 p.m. club for six years. The Senior Club conducted a variety of charitable, educational, and entertainment Learn how to wear scarves with a endeavors. The president of that club engaged in programming for the club members, and one of Mr. variety of outfits. Bring a square Jutzi’s favorite things to do was looking for free days at the local museums, zoos, and other attractions. and an oblong scarf to the pro- On those days, he would charter a bus, and a few dozen of St. Al’s seniors would take a field trip to the attraction for a day of fun and food, usually at a cost of about $7 per member. Edward keeps gram.

• On Monday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 large scrap books of pictures from these events, and one attraction that impressed him most is the p.m., Dr. Harum Durudogan, a Cuneo Mansion and Gardens in Vernon Hills. This estate, now maintained by Loyola University, was Board-Certified Orthopedic Sur- built by Samuel Insull, a co-founder of General Electric and the original president of Commonwealth geon of the Bone & Joint Insti- Edison. Edward described the estate as “wealth nearly unimaginable.” Due to health concerns, Mr. tute at Advocate Christ Medical Jutzi ceased his involvement with the Senior Club several years ago.

Here in Palos Heights – they still have the same house on Oak Park Avenue – Edward and Johann Center will discuss new facts about knee pain and how to raised four children: Edward, Jennifer, Nadine, and Wendy. Today they have nine grandchildren and deal with arthritis in the knee. 12 great-grandchildren, and Edward indicates that he was attracted to Palos Heights because “It • Cupcake demo and take seemed to be a nice place to raise children.” As for the library itself, Mr. Jutzi particularly enjoys the home – with Sue Peltzer, owner Thursday movies and also special programs that feature music. of Delicious Creations in Hickory Hills, on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to best decorate cupcakes for different occasions. All will leave with a cupcake. Registration and nonrefundable $3 charge required.

Program registration is always appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, • Diamonds & Precious Stones • Coin Estates & Collections by phone at 448-1473, or in • Sports Cards & Related person. All programs are free • All Silver & Gold Coins and open to the public unless Memorabilia • Silver & Gold Jewelry otherwise noted.

Recreation Roundup Waddles’ Wacky Cardboard Boat Regatta Cardboard boats will be sailing or sinking away at the Palos Heights Pool on Saturday, Aug.

23, for Waddles’ Wacky Cardboard Boat Regatta.

Teams of two will create a boat made of only cardboard and duct tape and then will put them to the ultimate test and race them

Library Notes Heights library featured database Vocational & Career Collection offers top-quality vocational and technical resources for servicing high schools, community colleges, trade institutions and the general public.

Designed to meet a wide variety of vocational and technical research needs, this database offers full-text coverage for trade and industry-related periodicals including Modern Machine Shop, Pediatric Nursing, Wireless Week, Drug Store News, Reeves Journal, Restaurant Business, Advertising Age and many more.

Access is available in the library or online at www.palosheightslibrary.org/services/online-databases.html by clicking “Alphabetical List”. Scroll down and click on “Vocational & Career Collection” to begin. Outside the library use your Palos Heights Library card number to login.

animal and enjoy stories and songs at Pajama Story Time at 7 p.m.

Thursdays, Aug. 14 and 28. No registration is required.

• LEGO creations – children can come to the library on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 4:30 p.m., and make new LEGO creations with the library’s LEGOs and put them on display. A raffle will be held a LEGO prize. Call the library at 448-1530 to register. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Heights library upcoming programs

The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. • Needle Club knits and crochets together weekly on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to noon.

Scrabble Club plays the word game everyTuesday, from 1 to 3 p.m. New players always welcome. Play American Mah Jongg on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m.

Novice and experienced players welcome: register at 448-1473.

Palos Park library • Palos Reads Book Discuschildren’s programs sion on Tuesday Aug. 19, at 7 • The Palos Park Public Li- p.m., will discuss the 2014 Palos brary invites children ages 2-7 Reads selection “Brilliance” by years old to wear their pajamas, Marcus Sakey.

• Thursdays at the Movies bring their blankie and stuffed

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40 Years Ago This Week Palos Bank and Trust Co. President Marvin Siensa watches as Barbara Carlson (left) and Blythe Bouma practice their windshield-washing techniques at the motor bank.

The girls will be on duty throughout the month of August, passing out litter bags and ballpoint pens and cleaning patrons’ windshields. Siensa said the program is the bank’s means of thanking its customers for their continued support.

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25 Years Ago This Week Park celebrates 75 years: The Palos Park 75th Anniversary Promotion Chairman Pat Stifter, Commemorative Book Co-Chairman Dick Schmaedeke and Rock Gaetano, Mayor Rosemary Kaptur and designer John Stribrny view one of the recently installed commemorative banners located throughout Palos Park.

The celebration will be held at the Palos Park Village Green in September. Activities officially kick off with a parade at noon. [ Palos Park’s Centenniel Anniversary Autumn in the Park 2014 will be held Sept. 19 and 20 at the Village Green.]

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Already a year since taking over The Reporter

Photo by Jeff Vorva

WHATIZIT? It was a fore-gone conclusion that some of the WHATIZIT wizards would guess that last week’s photo was of a disc-golf hole/basket but there were more correct answers than we thought regarding this rather obscure sport.

There are 18 holes on a golf course and -- believe it or not – we had 18 correct guessers this week.

This was one of the newest holes in the area as it was a part of Evergreen Park’s new 50 Acre Park.

One guesser referred to it as a “pole hole.” I am going to leave that one alone but we will consider it correct.

Chicago Ridge’s Judy Conrad scored a hole-in-one (or should it be basket-in-one or pole-hole-in-one?) for being the first to come up with the right answer.

Other eagles and birdies came from Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl, Jim Long, Steve Christianson, Amanda Callas, Henrietta Mysliwiec, Vince Vizza and Jan Merchantz, Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis and Ken Osborne, Palos Park’s Diana Price, Orland Park’s Sandy Schuber, Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum, Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky and Celeste Cameron and Jim Cap from parts unknown.

There was one bogey incorrect guess of the links at the Stony Creek Park Golf Course, The week’s clue: In honor of Worth and its 100th anniversary this week’s WHATIZIT? comes from that village.

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

What was that? What just whizzed by?

Was that a year? Where did it go so quickly?

Yes, dear readers, it’s been a little more than a year since I became the alleged “new sheriff’’ in town and took over this fine newspaper as editor.

That year just flew by.

My hope was to take an already strong newspaper and make it even more compelling and fun.

We’re running bigger photos, bigger headlines and putting a picture of Fred Flintstone on the normally conservative and reserved opinion page shows we like to have fun.

We told fun stories of your friends and neighbors accomplishing fantastic things.

In the past 12 months, cancer survivors ran in triathlons, a kid sang on stage with Bruce Springsteen, a hockey player won a silver medal in the Olympics and a Hooters waitress compete in an international competition.

We wrote about local comedians, the health of Cardinal George, a wheelchair basketball pioneer, a teenager who was praised by the governor and president for her volunteer business of making stuffed hearts to comfort people, heroic cops and firemen, a high school volleyball team that finished first in the state and a high school football team that finished second.

And that’s just the tip of the ice burg.

Also in the past dozen months, we have been keeping our readers up to date on the 100th anniversaries of Chicago Ridge and Worth. We’ve followed stories about basketball courts in Oak Lawn, the ups and downs of the merged baseball and softball leagues in Palos Hills and Hickory Hills and some of the business developments and the great high school football season in Evergreen Park.

We wrote about the weather.

It was cold.

And we wrote about a couple of storms that passed the area that could have been a lot worse.

We even wrote a story about an advertisement from a man’s mail in downstate Washington that reached Moraine Valley in Palos Hills during a tornado. We wrote about school closings – no, not because of the weather. We wrote about the permanent closing of Mt. Assisi High School in Lemont and St. Bernadette in Evergreen Park.

Celebrities came to town.

Governor hopeful Bruce Rauner campaigned in Hickory Hills.

Olympic hero Bonnie Blair was at Stagg to speak in the winter and the Gin Blossoms played music there in the spring. Bobby Hull and Mike Ditka gave some flavor to a couple of area liquor store events. Former Cub David DeJesus and current Cubs players Edwin Jackson and Chris Coghlan stopped by Advocate Children’s Hospital to brighten kids’ days.

And Dick Biondi, a legendary DJ

who is all of 83 years old, climbed a 60-foot fire department ladder during an event at Standard Bank Park in Crestwood.

Yes, there were also the controversial stories as well as the sad stories that we hate to write but as long as we had to, we were going to do them as thoroughly as we could even if it meant ticking some people off. That’s a part of the job that won’t go away.

We made some friends. We made some enemies. We hope we made more friends than enemies.

The inner circle of the Reporter is small. Joining me is reporter Bob Rakow and designer Kari Nelson.

They are the heart and soul of the newspaper. We have some outstanding freelance writers helping the cause and this summer we were blessed with some young, talented interns who also graced the paper with their work.

I can tell you that being an editor is a heck of a lot different than being a reporter. Being responsible for a whole section instead of a couple of stories is a shock to the

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by Jeff Vorva system. We could have an outstanding section with a great front page but if we screwed something up such as a name in an obituary, it really hits me hard.

And every time the phone rings, you never know how your week may change. It could be a tip on a hot story. It could be a tip on a story that might not be so hot. It could be someone calling to complain. It could be someone who just wants to talk. It’s like spinning a roulette wheel.

One of the worst calls I received from a reader came late in 2013 and an older woman said she wanted to cancel her subscription (Continued on page 10)

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It’s been a wild year since Jeff Vorva took over as Reporter editor including Bobby Hull coming to Oak Lawn (left photo) and Evergreen Park’s Henry Hynes playing on stage with Bruce Springsteen in Nashville in April.

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Healthy Answers for Life

by Carolyn Johnson

Keeping the heart healthy Q: A close friend of mine recently had a heart attack; he is only in his mid fifties and in decent health (or so I thought). It’s made me start to worry about my own heart, and I wanted to write to see what kinds of things you would recommend for heart health.

A: That would certainly be a wakeup call! Unfortunately many people don’t think much about heart health until they’ve been diagnosed with a problem. There are many supplements that can make a difference in keeping the heart and cardiovascular system healthy. I would be remiss however, to recommend a supplement without first bringing up healthy lifestyle choices.

Most of the diseases and health problems people struggle with are a result of having a sedentary lifestyle and eating the wrong foods.

I don’t mean that to be an accusation, but just a comment on our society. Many people have jobs where they have to sit behind a desk for eight or nine hours and then and eat take-out food every day. With a job like that it can be difficult to find time to exercise because often people are so worn out by the time they get home that 30 minutes of exercise almost sounds like an impossibility.

Exercise, however, can actually help with reducing stress and help with increasing energy levels. If you aren’t able to set aside a half hour block of time each day to exercise, you can still make small lifestyle changes that add up over time to a more active life. Start parking your car farther away when you go to work or the store, or take the stairs rather than waiting for an elevator. At night when watching television, use the three minute commercial break to do some stretches or keep a set of hand weights to exercise with next to the couch. It has been shown in studies time and time again that regular exercise reduces the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and a host of other problems.

The first supplement I would recommend for heart health is Coenzyme Q10 (or CoQ10). To explain how CoQ10 works we need to go down to the cellular level (the human body is an absolute miracle). Each of our cells contains mitochondria, which work as a cell’s power center, giving cells energy to function. CoQ10 works

with the mitochondria to help them to function and give them energy.

Not surprisingly, the cells that have the most mitochondria in the body are heart cells, which is nature’s way of giving the heart the power necessary to drive the heart’s non-stop pumping. Countless studies have shown CoQ10’s ability to help the heart to function better and prevent heart attacks. There have also been studies documenting CoQ10’s ability to increase heart function in patients with congestive heart failure, as well as helping to prevent heart disease. Our body naturally produces CoQ10, but the amount the body is able to make reduces significantly as we age. Statin drugs like Lipitor have also been shown to decrease the amount of CoQ10 that is produced in the body, so if a person is on cholesterol medication it is even more crucial that they supplement with CoQ10. It’s interesting to note that CoQ10 has been found to help offset the common side effects of statin drugs like muscle pain and weakness.

Another great but little known supplement for heart health is nattokinaise. Nattokinaise is a common supplement in Japan that has been found to have the amazing ability to help break up blood clots. Blood clots are associated with both heart attack and stroke, so nattokinaise can be extremely helpful in preventing both problems. Blood clots form when strands of protein called fibrin accumulate in a blood vessel. In a heart attack, the blood flow to the heart is cut off, stopping its oxygen supply. If blood and oxygen are unable to reach a certain tissue in the body that tissue will eventually die. Strokes happen in a similar way, where a clot blocks blood flow to the brain, often causing permanent damage. Nattokinaise is so important because it helps to break down the fibrin in the blood that causes those damaging clots.

Finally, the last supplement I wanted to mention is vitamin K2.

Vitamin K is most well known for helping to ensure proper blood clotting. When you cut your finger, the reason you don’t bleed to death is vitamin K. Recent studies have found some very interesting things about a specific form of vitamin K known

as K2. The researchers found that vitamin K2 is able to work in the body to direct calcium to work in the proper places. Calcium is a wonderful thing when it is deposited in the bones. It’s not at all good however, when it’s deposited in the arteries, causing arterial calcification and hardening of the arteries. Vitamin K2 is beneficial for both bone health and the health of the arteries that direct blood to and from the heart, keeping bones strong by making sure they have the calcium they need, and keeping arteries flexible by reducing arterial calcification.

Noted cardiologist Dr. Sinatra regularly prescribes vitamin K2 to his heart patients with wonderful results. The one reason not to take vitamin K is if you are taking prescription blood thinners like Coumadin.

Heart health really encompasses so much, and I’ve only listed a few of my favorite supplements for a healthy heart – there are many, many more including fish oil, hawthorne, niacin, and others. The good news is there are many natural products that have a beneficial effect on the heart. It’s much easier to prevent a problem than fix one that has already occurred. Even if you’re a person who is genetically predisposed to heart problems, there are many steps you can take to prevent heart disease and heart attacks.

Your health truly is in your hands.

Good luck, and be well!

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.

Pick of the Litter

Peace Village ‘neighborhood’ has meant home for 25 years Silver anniversary celebrated with residents and families When a new neighborhood is built, residents line up to move in as the homes are finished. Friendships form quickly as children play together, bunco clubs and golf buddies are organized, and trees are planted. Twenty-five years later, the trees form a broad, shady canopy and those children are gone, perhaps married with children of their own. Some families have moved away, dissolving those clubs and buddies. For the newer residents moving in, feeling right at home in these older, charming neighborhoods can take awhile.

Celebrating 25 years, the “neighborhood” of Peace Village in Palos Park is completely different. While the trees have indeed grown, getting involved, making friends and feeling right at home immediately has stayed just as easy as the day the Village opened its doors in 1989.

Residents celebrated this Silver Anniversary in elegance and style, dressed in finery appropriate for weddings and galas, sparkling and lavish. With melodies such as “Moon River” provided by Harpist Laura Fako Utley, the ladies and gentlemen were seated in the bright dining room, tables covered in crisp linens and twinkling crystal. Tuxedoed servers carried savory cream of chicken with wild rice soup, followed by a summer salad of mandarin oranges, red onions and fresh mushrooms on a bed of mixed greens, draped in a citrus vinaigrette.

Harvey Leffring, CEO of Peace Village and Joe Ferrantelli, Board President, welcomed residents.

“We are now at a quarter century – and a community that is loving and caring doesn’t just happen.

This is an achievement made possible by many. This evening is to honor our residents, to recognize and acknowledge that you help us help you call this great place home.” The mission of Peace Village, Leffring explained, is

to enhance the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of all the residents.

At the tables, diners were now being treated to tournedos of beef tenderloin in a bordelaise sauce, a trio of lightly dusted shrimp, baby carrots and broccoli sautéed in butter and Delmonico potatoes, laced with garlic, heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Lively conversations sparked the air and bottles of commemorative wine were opened and enjoyed. Toasts to friends were made.

Three residents were enjoying very special attention. Florence Berger, Amy Boberg and Eva Vische all wore corsages of pink, marking them as the neighbors who have made their homes at Peace Village for the longest time.

Eva arrived at Peace Village in October of 1992, encouraged by friends who were already residents. “It was sort of strange but that feeling went away very quickly. I have made so many wonderful friends here. For years, I was in charge of birthday celebrations, I decorated the trees at Christmas. I’ve done so many things here.”

Eva’s family, Vilma Dal Corobbo, Kathy Biel and Dominick Westbury, joined Eva for the Silver Anniversary. Eva, soon to be 105, has enjoyed almost 22 years as a resident of Peace Village and Vilma is extremely pleased about how the Village has become her home. “When Aunt Eva arrived here, she became involved in the choir, in the hospitality committee, in the holiday decorating, going on the day trips. She was very independent, enjoying her own apartment and her own life.

There is a whole social environment here. She knows everyone and they know her.”

Resident Support is Lora Contorno’s mission; she helps new residents transition to the Village.

“It’s so important that there is a

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Harvey Leffring, CEO at Peace Village celebrates with resident Marie Fischer. positive attitude and good feelings when making this move. Change can be difficult, but I love how we are all embracing this new standard.” Lora also leads nondenominational spiritual services and meditations that cover all topics and themes, using modern and traditional elements such as deep breathing and music. “I am here for the good of the residents.”

Dinner finished with a summer berry torte, with bright berries strewn across a delicate sponge cake topped with a creamy white chocolate cheese.

Ferrantelli explains that members of Peace Memorial Church, decades ago, noted a gap in the senior housing community. “We saw that people needed a place to live as they grew older, and we wanted to create a place for people to call home.”

On June 23, 1992, Peace Village opened its doors to the first residents, who created a neighborhood of their own, with shared interests and a plethora of diverse activities. There are ready-made clubs and there are naturally forming buddies. That neighborhood feeling persists today, as new residents arrive, bringing their own interests and experiences.

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Palos Community Hospital named among recipients of Healthgrades Women’s Health Excellence Award

By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com Dear Readers, Last week we were on “vacation” in Door County. We had our daughter’s three kids, ages 7, 5 and 2, for 96 hours.

It took me 48 hours to get into the groove, but once I realized that I was not going to get anything done that I wanted to do, or think about anything other than “me” or “mine,” then I was OK. The last two days were better.

We did get all of them out on the boat once, and that was calming for me. I took a stack of veterinary journals that I had hoped to get through, but that idea was DOA. The place where we stay has no fences, so we had to walk all the dogs. Several times when Connie was walking BB and Angelina, she ran into Mr. Persistent who has a rambunctious 60-pound shepherd/ collie mix, and who is, according to Mr. Persistent, “very friendly” and “wants to meet all the dogs he sees.” Also his dog “never bites” and “is oh so friendly!”

Connie, like a responsible pet owner would step back from Mr. P’s dog and shorten her two dog’s leads. She told Mr. P. that she prefers to not have his dog “meet” ours, regardless of how friendly his dog is. Mr. P. however, persisted in approaching Connie and her dogs and she had to act more aggressively in withdrawing her dogs from the encounter. This happened on two separate days while we were up there. Mr. P. is not too bright.

Finally he got the message and said, “OK.” When I got back into work yesterday I saw Shannon’s little 6-year-old dog for a yearly exam.

He is still blind in the right eye.

He lost his eye several years ago when a “friendly” dog decided to nail him in the face. My three veterinary truisms haven’t changed in 33 years: (1) Dogs hate nail trims (2) Cats can’t be medicated (easily) and (3) If someone says their dog won’t bite – it will.

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Mary Klees (from left), Ronnie Cullen, Dorothy Katosh, Mary Gentile and Mary Kelleher enjoy life at Peace Village.

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Meet June and Edward Anhalt from Palos Park. We treated their Siamese cat Misha for a number of years. June and Ed stopped by the clinic to say hello last week. They celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary last week.

All bitches produce the hormone Be a good pet neighbor and pet owner. If someone walking their progesterone for about two months dogs gives you a signal that they after ovulation which results in mammary development. When want to be left alone, just do it. progesterone abruptly decreases near the end of the diestrus (late) Dear Dr. Fleming, My 7-year-old golden retriever phase of the heat cycle, it stimuis nesting and acting like crazy. lates the release of other hormones Also her breasts have milk but that cause lactation and mothering she couldn’t be pregnant since I behavior.

Mammary secretion is often seen am always with her. What could and common behavioral changes be wrong?

Angie, Orland Park include mothering of inanimate objects in the household, nesting, and sometimes periods of aggression. InDear Angie, It sounds as if your dog is just flammation of the mammary glands having a false pregnancy (pseudocy- may also occur because the breasts esis). All dogs, whether bred or not, are enlarged and engorged. Glands go into a physiologic false pregnancy with mastitis (infection) are often after each heat cycle. Some dogs swollen, painful and warm.

Most signs of false pregnancy show clinical signs. Pseudocyesis occurs when an intact (unsprayed), disappear spontaneously in 2 – 3 nonpregnant dog goes through a weeks. Mammary glands should not phase of mammary (breast) de- be massaged or milked out, which velopment, lactation (production would result in even more milk of milk), and behavior similar to production. Spaying the dog will pregnant dogs. The affected dog do little for the current episode but often allows nursing and displays will prevent future ones. In aggresmothering tendencies. This condi- sive dogs a short-term tranquilizer tion is sometimes referred to as may be prescribed but this is NO false pregnancy or a false whelping. guarantee the dog won’t bite!

Palos Community Hospital has achieved the Healthgrades 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award™ according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

The recognition distinguishes Palos Community Hospital as a top performing hospital in women’s health.

“Earning a distinction for Women’s Health Excellence further demonstrates the high quality clinical care and service we provide to our patients at Palos,” says Terrence Moisan, M.D., interim CEO of Palos Community Hospital.

Palos is one of only 178 recognized nationally and was ranked among the Top 5 percent in the nation, for their outcomes for care provided to women for common conditions and procedures treated in the hospital.

“Women tend to fare worse than men in the treatment of significant medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, so it is important for women to understand their risks and select a hos-

pital accordingly,” explains Evan Marks, Executive Vice President of Healthgrades. “The Healthgrades 2014 Women’s Health Excellence Award recipients have demonstrated exceptional performance and a dedicated approach to delivering superior quality care for women.”

Palos Community Hospital continues to invest in women’s health with last month’s opening of the Women’s Center, located

near the lobby of the hospital.

The facility features today’s most advanced medical technology and offers comprehensive breast care services, from early diagnosis to long-term recovery, all in one convenient and relaxed setting.

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Houses of Worship Wayside Chapel Palos Park

will move indoors. (361-3650)

A Sunday morning outdoor Family Service will be held on Aug. 17, at 10 a.m., at The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Led by the Rev. Chris Hopkins, the service is for families with children of any ages. Weather permitting, the service will be held out of doors behind the main lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway.

In inclement weather, the service

Palos United Methodist Church Palos Heights The “Blessing of the Backpacks” will take place this Sunday, Aug. 17, during the 10 a.m. worship service at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. Heights.

Students of all ages are invited to bring their backpacks for this special blessing.

Simple Gifts Neat Repeats volunteers sought Neat Repeats Resale stores are now accepting volunteer applications at both stores. Orland Park

at 9028 W. 159th St. ph. 364-7605 or Worth at 7026 W. 111th St. ph. 361-6860.

Recruitment day to visit either store is is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Choral concert at Faith United benefits Elim A summer Singspiration benefit concert by combined choirs will be given at 3 p.m. this Sunday, Aug. 17, at Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th Ave. in Orland Park.

Free-will offering proceeds will be donated to Elim Christian Services in Palos Heights, which serves individuals with disabilities with educational, vocational and therapeutic programs on one of Elim’s two campuses, or within one of the 20 Discovery Centers located within partnering Christian schools nationwide.

The church chancel choir invited singers from the community to join the mass combined chorus to perform at the concert. (faithumcop.org)

Billy Graham’s “My Answer” Q: I’ve been asked to teach a class for 6-year-olds in our church, but I wonder if I’ll just be wasting my time. I love kids and all that, but aren’t they too young to learn anything about God? — Mrs. C.M.

rebuked the disciples: “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these” (Mark 10:14). Their desire to be with Jesus and their child-like faith, Jesus was saying, should be an example to us.

Ask God to show you if He A: No, they aren’t too young to learn about God at all. They may wants you to accept this responsinot be able to learn everything bility, and if He does, do it with all about God, but they can learn your heart. Pray for the children something, and that should be in your class... ask God to help you teach them simple stories from a great encouragement to you.

Do you remember Jesus’ reac- the Bible... and be an example to tion when His disciples tried to them of God’s love and patience. keep some children away from Just as Jesus welcomed the little Him? The Bible says He was in- children who came to Him, so you dignant, and then went out of can welcome them in His name, His way to welcome them. He helping them know God is real,

and that He loves them.

You may never know the results of what you’ll do, but that doesn’t matter. I suspect my own Sunday School teachers shook their heads in despair at my restlessness! But God used them to plant seeds, seeds of faith in Christ, that would later sprout and bear fruit. May God bless you and use you to do the same with these children.

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

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by Jeff Vorva (Continued from page 8) because she couldn’t see anymore.

She was going blind. She said she loved the paper for many years and couldn’t wait until Thursday’s to read it.

She even cried during the conversation.

I was darn near moved enough to volunteer to go to her residence and read her the paper every week.

One of the best calls from a reader came last month when a long-time subscriber said that our July 10 edition was great and for the first time she read every single story. The next day, former Regional Publishing publisher Charles Richards came in and, even though he was mad at me for a minute for a wisecrack I made, said that edition was the best in the history of the Reporter.

High praise indeed.

That was the edition we had front page stories on a Fourth of July fatality in Bridgeview, an update on a former Oak Lawn resident who had three open-heart surgeries before he turned three, Palos Hills Mayor Jerry Bennett’s outrage with ComEd on the city’s power outage woes and a look at the new Mother McAuley principal.

Submitted photo and text What will the next year be like?

Some of you may have heard rumors about the future about Regional Publishing and, like so many people I have interviewed over the years, I have to use their line and say that nothing is official The Palos Park Golden Oaks Seniors met at the Palos Park Pres- and if anything does become ofbyterian Community Church Wednesday last week for lunch and ficial, we will let you know. entertainment.

In the meantime, we will conAfter lunch, the group heard Rex Newell from Rex’s Antiques ap- tinue to do what we have to do. praise antiques that each member was invited to bring for Newell to We will keep you informed. We provide histories and otherwise discuss. Shown are Dan Bagniewski will hopefully give you a couple (from left), Marilyn Dahm, Rex Newell and Kay Wilson. Bagniewski of laughs or make you shed a tear had just become a great-grandfather to twin boys and Kay Wilson or two. was celebrating her 90th birthday. Newell has been studying antiques Most of all, we will try to have since the age of 9. fun.

Death Notices Robert C. Polson Robert C. Polson, 90, died peacefully Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Glen Ellyn, following a wonderful (and coincidental) ten days of events, dinners and visits with old friends.

He was born in 1924 in Chicago to Myrtle and Henry Polson, Sr. In 1943, he married Evelyn Rodocker, his Lindbloom High School sweetheart. The couple celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Sept., 2013.

He is the beloved father of Andrea Polson Imes (Roland) and Karin Polson Kramer (Joe), both of Wheaton, and dear grandfather to Katharine Kramer Gard (Brian) of Gilbert, AZ, and Robert Kramer (Sarah) of Naperville.

“He enlisted in the army to serve his country,” said his daughter Karin Kramer. “He was very proud that he was not drafted. He fought his way from the beaches of Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion and then throughout Europe.”

He was part of the Battle of the Bulge and was in the Second Armored Division (“Hell On Wheels”). A Purple Heart recipient, he was in Belgium when peace was declared.

He returned home to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in three years at Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, while working multiple jobs and raising a family. With his brother Hank, he built a home for his family in Palos Park with his own hands, nailing the studs and laying the brick. He always said that his blood (literally) was

in that house.

For 31 years, he taught American Literature at Proviso East High School, Maywood, IL, but his happiest accomplishments were on the cross country track, where he coached Larry Wieczorek, Bob Ivarson and Craig Van Dyke to state championships. Wieczorek went on to coach at Proviso West High School and founded the “Robert Polson Mile” as part of his school’s invitational track meet.

Robert was named to the Illinois Coaches Hall of Fame, but even more important to him, he remained good friends with the three champs for the rest of his life.

Because of a yearlong sabbatical that included study at University College, Oxford, he and Evelyn became keen travelers and, in retirement, they visited Scandinavia, Holland, Italy, Germany, Egypt and France. They

Edward C. Kamper ment. He served as the Fire Chief for 38 years in Palos Heights and for 7 years in Lago Vista, TX. Edward was a long time active parishioner of St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights and later a parishioner of St. Rose of Lima in Wilmington. Mass of Christian Burial for Edward C. Kamper will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, August 14, 2014 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Wilmington, with Father Bondi officiating. Edward will lie-inbrothers, Gerald Kamper and state at the Church from 10:00 John Kamper, and one sister, a.m. until the time of service.

Delores Koch. Edward worked Interment Abraham Lincoln Nafor 25 years as a comptroller tional Cemetery, Elwood. Memofor Vaughan Seed Company in rials in Edward’s name to the Downers Grove but his true pas- Elwood Fire Department would sion in life was the fire depart- be most appreciated.

Edward C. Kamper, age 96, of Elwood, formerly of Palos Heights, passed away peacefully Monday, August 11, 2014, at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Doris Kamper (nee Turner Jones), his children; Ronald (Audrie) Kamper, Richard (Francie) Kamper, Randy (Mary Jane) Kamper, and Joyce (Patrick) Curtin, his stepchildren; Alice (David) Botkin, Patricia Jones, and Charlene (Michael-2014) Hosey, 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and his brother-in-law, George Turner. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Amelia Kamper, his first wife, Helen E. Kamper (nee Exner), two

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many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Meagher was a member of Charles V. “Chuck” Meagher, late of Orland Park, died Aug. 6. Local #5 Plasterers Union.

Arrangements were entrusted A funeral Mass was held on Aug. 9 at St. Michael Church in to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park with the Rev. Thomas Orland Park.

Byrne officiating. Interment was at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery in Orland Park.

Mr. Meagher is survived by his children Chuck (Jean) and Russ (Pat) Meagher; four grandchildren; his siblings Mary Saylor, Michael (Leona) Meagher and Kathleen (Phil) Orszulak; and

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Besides travel, he loved reading, John Wayne movies and all things theatre, becoming a lifelong subscriber of the Theatre of Western Springs. He passed all these delights on to his daughters and grandchildren.

In retirement, he became a woodcarver, joining a group of talented artists who inspired him and became dear friends.

He was also a member of the VFW, in time becoming the Commander of the Palos Park Post.

He was a recent guest on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., and he was amazed that perfect strangers came out to honor the veterans.

“My dad will be remembered for his grin and ready wit,” said his daughter Andrea Imes. “At gatherings, he would have friends and family laughing from the first hello until the last guest left.”

Please no flowers; donations to www.vfwnationalhome.org which supports veterans and their families.

A celebration of his life will take place at noon, Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd, 7800 W. McCarthy Rd., Palos Heights, IL. Memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at 12:00 to time of service at 1 p.m. Honoring Robert’s request and continuing the theme of his life, a party will follow the service. Arrangements entrusted to Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 708-448-6000.

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Don’t let retirement plans go bust If you’re a baby boomer, you’re at the point in life where, if you haven’t actually entered retirement, you’re at least approaching the outskirts. But if you’re like many of your fellow boomers, you may be experiencing more than a little trepidation over your financial prospects as a retiree. That’s why it’s so important for you to determine what steps to take to help improve your chances of enjoying a comfortable retirement.

Just how worried are baby boomers about their future? Consider these numbers: Seventy-two percent of non-retired boomers think they will probably be forced to delay retirement, and 50 percent have little confidence that they will ever be able to retire, according to a recent AARP survey. Other surveys show a similarly bleak outlook among the baby boom generation.

Fortunately, when it comes to building resources for retirement, you have options. Of course, if you’re in one of the younger age cohorts of the baby boom generation, your possibilities are greater — you may still have time to take measures such as boosting your 401(k) and IRA contributions, reducing your debts and positioning your portfolio to provide you with a reasonable amount of growth potential.

But even if you are pretty close to retirement, or at least close to the point where you initially ex-

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pected to retire, you can act to better your outcome. For one thing, you could re-evaluate your planned date of retirement. If you really don’t mind your job and could extend your working life for even a couple of years, you could help yourself enormously in at least three ways: • You’ll add on to your retirement accounts. The longer you work, the more you can contribute to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employers-sponsored account.

• You may be able to delay taking Social Security. You can start taking Social Security as early as age 62, but your benefits will be permanently reduced unless you wait until your Full Retirement Age (FRA), which will likely be 66 or 67. Your payments can increase if you delay taking your benefits beyond your Full Retirement Age, up to age 70.

• You may be able to delay tapping into your retirement vehicles.

The longer you wait until you begin withdrawals from your IRA and

401(k), the more time you are giving these accounts to potentially grow. (Once you turn 70 ½, you will need to generally start taking withdrawals from a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or similar plan, but you don’t face this requirement with a Roth 401(k) account.)

As an alternative to delaying your retirement — or possibly as an additional step you can take along with a delay — you may be able to adjust your investment mix to provide you with the combination of growth and income that can help carry you through your retirement years. You can also be strategic about which investments you start taking withdrawals from, possibly allowing your portfolio to grow more than you had envisioned.

Start thinking now about ways you can help yourself achieve the retirement lifestyle you’ve pictured. You may want to consult with a professional financial advisor who can suggest the strategies and techniques most appropriate for your situation. In any case, with some careful planning, you can be a boomer whose retirement plans don’t go bust.

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

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Library, Moshka Imports at next Palos Farmers Market The Palos Heights Farmers Market welcomes back the Palos Heights Public Library on Wednesday, Aug. 20. A “Sunny Summer Story Hour” will take place at 10 a.m., with stories and a craft. Library staff will be on hand with information about the upcoming 70th anniversary celebration, and a “Novel Cooking” Library Cookbook raffle will take place. Congratulations to Melanie Herbert, winner of the Aug. 6 “Novel Cooking” cookbook raffle.

Submitted photo Moshka Imports will be the Dr. John Principe MD of WellBeingMD (right) and culinarian Ken Leguest of the Community Tent. lugas did a cooking demo of zucchini recipes at last week’s farmers Moshka offers a large selection market to mark National Farmers Market Week. 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 is the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals. More information can be found at www.mokshaimports.com Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons continue to be accepted at the Lyons and Zeldenrust Farm stands. The coupons work as cash, and are good for fruits and vegetables.

The harvest is bountiful. The market is overflowing with delicious fruits and vegetables of all kinds!

In addition to all the produce, you can find eggs, cheeses and butter, bakery and bread items, beef, pork and chicken, pizza products and pesto, tamales, salsas, pasta sauces, jams and jelly, honey, hot and iced coffees and nutritional drink products, desserts and more. In addition, you can find beautiful perennial flowering plants and grasses, Pampered Chef, and Shaklee products. Finally, make sure to have your knives sharpened at Super Sharp.

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.

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, call 361-1800, join our email update list, or follow us on Facebook.

Area Property Transfers April, 14416 S 90th Ct, Unit# $205,000; 2B, $130,000; Beezhold Steven L to Gniadek Standard B&T Co Tr to DHE John Jr, 12126 S Ridgeland Ave, II LLC, 14421 Wolf Rd, $850,000; $186,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to DHE McSweeney Robert to PalmiII LLC, 14401 Wolf Rd, $850,000; sano Thomas J, 12901 S Seneca Meliukstis Livita to Schullo Rd, $300,000; Dominic E, 15530 Calypso Dr, Chicago Trust Co Tr to Hend$287,500; zel Pamela M, 7739 Arquilla Dr, Orland Park Young Mary L to Humme An- Unit# 77391A, $130,000.

Fannie Mae to Glascott John R, 14338 Creekcrossing Dr, drew J, 15213 73rd Ave, Unit# 30, $150,000; $300,000; Palos Park Davis Thomas E to Bridson Bihler Victoria L Tr to RzaChicago Title Land Trust Co dkosz Andrzej, 7426 153rd St, Sharon, 15441 Treetop Dr, Unit# Tr to Petrizzo Robert J, 8154 1B, $99,000; Unit# 74263, $99,000; Autobahn Drive South, Unit# Andrews Cherly A to Cupp Julie 8154102, $143,000; King Barry C to Ford Charles, M Tr, 14306 S Blue Spruce Ct, 11118 W Karen Dr, $320,000; Krzyzecki Robert Trust to VazPauls Kathleen M to Gorman $285,000. zana Christopher C Tr, 12114 Jennifer M, 9162 Greencastle Ln, Spring Dr, $810,000; $145,000; Hernandez George to BartPalos Heights Oshea Kevin to Raya Jose ErChicago Title Land Trust Co man Fred R, 11715 S 82nd Ct, nesto, 10639 Buck Dr, $500,000; Tr to Mientus John S, 12830 S $296,000; Steinberg Jack R to Vazza- Shoshone Rd, $289,000; Ziomek Krystian J to Gianares na Jeffrey P, 15038 88th Ave, Jarrett Sue M Tr to Barabasz Jennifer L, 11708 Black Forest $280,000; Michael, 12714 Westgate Dr, Ln, $240,000.

Marwaha Tilak R to Anderson Michael J, 15712 Chapel Hill Rd, $319,000; Callewaert Gregg A to Gasperec Stephan A, 10535 Amber Ln, $420,000; First Midwest Bk Grd to Bieniek Henry, 15140 El Cameno Real Dr, $360,000; Johnson William M to ShackFirst Midwest Bank (as of July 28) elford Brett W, 10543 Pentagon RATES APR POINTS Dr, $425,000; Simmonds Michael S to Spen30-year fixed 4.250 4.297 0 cer Garrett, 16650 Robinhood Dr, 15-year fixed 3.500 3.769 0 $232,500; Jumbo 30-year fixed 4.250 4.295 0 Assenato Joanne to Buckko United Trust Bank (as of Aug. 12) Nancy F, 8622 Kendall Ln, $200,000; RATES APR POINTS Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 30-year fixed 4.250 4.271 0 to Murphy Beth A, 16736 Sum15-year fixed 3.375 3.411 0 mercrest Ave, $200,000; 10-year fixed 3.125 3.176 0 Riddle Cynthia A to Witte

Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

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Rife & Associates Family Medicine was an exhibitor at the 2013 Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce annual Community Expo. The 2014 Community Expo will be held at Sandburg High School on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The chamber is now accepting registration forms to reserve a booth at the community event. This is the Chamber’s 25th year hosting the Expo.

Orland Expo will mark 25th year

Chamber accepting booth reservations For 25 years the Community Expo has been a part of Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce community events.

The purpose of that first Expo is still served today: to help residents learn of the products and services available in their area. The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking booth reservations for the 25th Annual Community Expo to be held at Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Sandburg High School, 13300 S. LaGrange Road.

Booth reservations are currently being accepted by the Chamber for the October event.

“Everyone who has a business in the area can be a part of the Expo. The event is not exclusive to Chamber members,” said Chamber director Keloryn Putnam. “During

Expo season, we offer businesses that join the Chamber and reserve a booth at the Expo, three additional months of Chamber membership at no charge. It’s a great way for them to give Chamber membership a try.”

The Early Bird Rates to reserve a booth are $199 for current Chamber members and $349 for non-chamber members. After September 19th, reservation rates go up to $250 for members and $400 for non-members.

In addition to showcasing local business, the Expo offers attendees a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. Advocate Children’s Hospital Kid’s Fair Extraordinaire attracts children of all ages with their healthcare related fun activities. Clowns, a raffle and local en-

tertainment are also a part of the Expo. The Culinary Corner is one of the Expo’s more popular events. At the Corner, Chamber restaurants and caterers distribute small food samples to Expo attendees. There will also be entertainment provided by local groups.

“Even in today’s social media world, the Community Expo and a chamber membership are relevant.

There is no substitute for face to face customer contact,” Putnam shares.

For more information or to download a booth registration and chamber membership form visit the Chamber’s website at www. orlandparkchamber.org or call the Chamber office at 349-2972.

—Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce

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Business Notes Susan Marie’s drawing for sewing machines

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Traverso’s a favorite for 40 years now Crowds enjoyed dining and drinking both al fresco and indoors at least week’s celebration of the 40th anniversary party of Traverso’s restaurant, 15601 S. Harlem Ave. in Orland Park. Traverso’s is not only one of the oldest restaurants in Orland Park, but is also one of the few non-chain restaurants, and the first in the village to have an outdoor patio for dining. It’s an old favorite worth revisiting, and enjoying all over again.

As Orland has changed, so has Traverso’s. The steady stream of customers has included everyone from people celebrating engagements to wedding anniversaries, from celebrities to regular customers who have become good friends. Over the years they have added a second dining room, a large parking lot, and a 100-seat outdoor patio, the first in Orland Park. But the quality food and attentive service has remained the same.

Susan Marie’s Sewing Center, a Bernina dealer in Palos Heights, will give away three bernette sewing machines during a special truckload sales event this Friday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Aug. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 noon.

The event is free and will take place at the dealer, located at 6515 W. 127th St. Attendees can enter the drawing for the bernettes without making a purchase. The drawing will occur at 1 p.m. the following Monday, Aug. 18. The winner need not be present to claim the prize. In addition, Susan Marie’s Sewing Center will have special prices on Bernina’s 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series machines. For more information, call Susan Marie’s Sewing Center at 371-9314.

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Sandburg Marching Eagles swoop down on Orland Junior High The Sandburg High School Marching Eagles made their way to Orland Junior High School last week to perform for and with the Orland Junior High School students during their summer band camp sessions.

The performance/workshop is a traditional annual visit the band makes to a local junior high to demonstrate how practice and time makes great music as well as to give the younger students a taste of what they can look forward to as a band student in high school.

All District 135 junior high band students will have a chance to perform with the CSHS Marching Eagles again in the fall when they are invited to take the field at a Sandburg Football home game

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The buildings on the bucolic grounds, complete with lake and walking path, are most definitely (Continued from page 9) not showing their age. Apartments are updated, common ar6 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 19 and 20, at Orland erally something for everyone, at eas are rehabbed and refreshed, Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., any stage of enjoying retirement. decorating is kept new and conOrland Park.

“Our neighborhood never grows temporary. Chandeliers sparkle, Auditions are open to amateur old, because there are always new woodwork shines and windows dancers only, ages 55 and older. At people moving in; our residents gleam. This is a neighborhood auditions, couples will be required are still interested in learning new where residents and staff take to perform one dance routine in things, maintaining hobbies, just great pride in their surroundings.

Vilma smiles, “As Aunt Eva front of a panel of judges. Couples enjoying life.” must provide their own music at auditions. Dance categories include: swing, jitterbug, fox trot, waltz, tango, cha cha and rumba.

Registration is required. When registering, specify audition date.

Call 403-4222 to register today.

Five chosen couples will receive 10 complimentary dance sessions from Fred Astaire Dance Studios, where they will learn two dances to perform at the final competition on Thursday, Oct. 9 at Georgio’s Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St. in Orland Park.

The winning couple at Dancing with the Senior Stars will receive a cash prize as well as the coveted mirror ball trophy. All proceeds will benefit the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation.

Orland Township Door County trip

Janesville, Wis. and the Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson, Wis,. to see the musical “Les Miserables.”

This overnight trip includes Orland Township offers a threeday, two-night trip to Door County, deluxe motor coach transporWis., from Wednesday, Oct. 1 to Fri- tation, a one-night stay at the Baymont Inn & Suites, a guided day, Oct. 3.

Seniors will enjoy a scenic boat tour of the botanical gardens and excursion, shopping in Lake Geneva, dinner and a private “meet and sightseeing in Door County, guided greet” with cast members, which tours of Peninsula State Park and includes champagne and hors a local winery, an authentic fish d’oeuvres, at the Fireside Thebowl dinner, a Midwestern musical ater’s opening night of “Les Misat the American Folklore Theater erables.” Transportation leaves in Ephraim, Wis., a two-night stay at 6:45 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. at the Best Western Maritime Inn, 11, and returns at 3 p.m. the next day.

Sturgeon Bay, Wis. and more.

Tickets for residents ($210) Tickets for double occupancy ($649 per person) and single occu- and non-residents ($215) are now pancy ($808) are now available at on sale and can be purchased Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ave., Orland Park. Prices listed are Ravinia Ave. (403-4222) for residents; non-residents add $5.

For more information, call 403-4222.

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halftime performance.

The CSHS Marching Eagles have been attending summer band sectionals since late June and are in their second and final week of an intensive summer band camp. The students will spend countless more hours each week during the season perfecting their skills for performances at football games, parades, seasonal performances and more.

The community is invited to come out to see and hear the CSHS Marching Eagles at any one of their many performances.

Dancing with the Senior Stars auditions

Tickets are now on sale for Auditions for Orland TownOrland Township’s senior trip to ship’s third annual Dancing with the Rotary Botanical Gardens in the Senior Stars will be held at

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a board-certified general surgeon at Palos who specializes in breast health and breast surgery. While you don’t need a doctor’s order to Orland Township residents get your annual screening, bring who have a family income less your driver’s license and insurthan 300 percent of the federal ance card. Light refreshments poverty guidelines, no health in- will be served.

For more information or to book surance or a deductible of $500 more per person and are ineligible your party, call 923-5104. for Medicaid, Medicare, AllKids, FamilyCare or CountyCare can Free CPR classes apply for Access to Care at Orland at Orland Township Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. An appointment is necessary.

Orland Township, 14807 S. RaThe Access to Care program vinia Ave., offers free CPR classes provides visits to an assigned for both seniors and adults ages Access to Care doctor for $5, 16-54 on the following days: Tuesbasic lab and x-ray services for day, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. (seniors), $5 per draw or procedure, and Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. prescription medication for $15 (adults), Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 (generic), $30 preferred brand and p.m. (seniors) and Tuesday, Nov. $40 (non-preferred brand). Brand 25 at 1 p.m. (adults). name medications are available The classes will be led by inonly at Walgreens. structors from the Orland Fire For an appointment or further Protection District and certificates information, call 403-4222. will be distributed upon comple-

Palos hospital Pamper Me Pink!

Mammograms and spa Another night of massages, makeup and mammograms will be offered at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, at Palos Community Hospital’s Women’s Center, 17333 S. LaGrange Road, in Tinley Park.

The pampering event offers women their annual breast screening as they relax in a spalike environment and enjoy chair massages and do-it-yourself instructional tips for mud mask and make-up applications.

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Additional classes, including health care provider CPR, which includes a certification card, are also held monthly at the fire department’s Station 3. Dates and times may be found at www.orlandfire.org.

Registration is required; call 403-4222.

Free vestibular rehab seminar Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., and Dr. Naglaa Elskenidy of Commitment Physical Therapy, will present a free vestibular rehabilitation seminar on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at 1 p.m.

The free seminar is for anyone experiencing dizziness or vertigo.

Treatment options will be discussed and residents will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Registration is required, call 403-4222 by Aug. 19.

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One strike and they were out

Bartosh Remember 1994?

It was the year of O.J. Simpson’s infamous leading of police on a slow-speed chase on one of southern California’s freeways, the bizarre act of a supposedly innocent man who went on to beat a double-murder rap before committing the truly heinous crime of memorabilia theft.

The latter, of course, did what Marsha Clark and Christopher Darden couldn’t: put Simpson behind bars.

1994 was also the year Nelson Mandela was elected president of South Africa and Michael Jordan discovered that hitting a curveball was more difficult than defying the laws of gravity on a basketball court. Jordan eventually returned to the NBA, in part because baseball abandoned him first.

Twenty years have passed since baseball’s most crippling work stoppage, one so sweeping that even the 1994 World Series got wiped out. Not coincidentally that was also the moment when an awful lot of fans finally decided to abandon the sport, at least the major league version of it, for keeps.

There were no sides to take in the squabble between millionaire athletes and billionaire owners because there were no good guys involved in the fight.

Both groups were greedy, but the owners didn’t stop there — they also had stupidity on their resume.

Actually the stupidity started long before 1994. A quarter-century earlier former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Curt Flood fought a trade to Philadelphia, something he was forbidden by baseball’s collective bargaining agreement from doing.

While slavery had been abolished more than 100 years before Flood’s show of resistance, indentured servitude was alive and well in the sport of baseball, where a player’s rights pretty much consisted of doing whatever he was told and doing it wherever he was sold.

So Flood’s choices amounted to this: report to Philadelphia or retire.

He opted for a third: fight for his career freedom. Flood never did get what he wanted, but he still managed to expose some previously hidden agendas. And because the owners of that time period refused to budge an inch the players decided to follow Flood’s lead and engage in their own brand of hard ball.

Free agency came to the forefront by the mid-1970s and player salaries skyrocketed as a

result. Had those 1970s team owners been willing to negotiate even a little and allowed Flood any kind of say-so in where his future baseball home would be there’s a very good chance the players would have been sated and not pursued anything more.

Instead they felt the need to push back, and eventually they positioned themselves to where any refusal by the owners to actively bid on free agents could be construed as collusion — which it likely was. Owners had essentially outsmarted themselves.

Flood’s dust-up with owners was necessary to bring baseball up to speed with other industries in regard to fair treatment of employees. But when the game then sped into the financial stratosphere players lost much of their support from Average Joes everywhere, who were forced to pay escalating prices on everything associated with baseball in order to help owners meet their steadily rising revenue demands.

Baseball lost a lot from that lengthy period of inactivity in 1994, and not just at that moment. There were far-reaching effects, one of which occurred four years later.

The home-run duel between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa in the summer of 1998 captivated the nation and brought some of the straying masses back into the baseball-watching fold. It was the shot in the arm the sport needed to become revitalized, but it also led to other types of shots that weren’t so beneficial.

By now everyone knows of former player Jose Canseco’s accusations of rampant steroid use within the major leagues back then. But while he blew the whistle it was baseball’s leaders who were guilty of letting the game’s reputation get blown to bits.

Clicking turnstiles at ballparks caused everyone to turn a blind eye to what was happening all around them — Popeye lookalikes, muscles bulging at an almost freakish rate, hitting balls farther than they would have flown if shot out of a cannon. It didn’t matter if there was monkey business going on behind the scenes because there was good business being done front and center.

But without the 1994 strike, there would have been no need for a home-run battle to revive the National Pastime — and without that home-run battle no need to artificially inflate

bodies and, along with them, every power-related statistic imaginable.

The numbers are a little less suspect these days, which has improved baseball’s image but pretty much verifies what Canseco said. And what’s sad is that even guys who stayed clean during that dirty period are likely to have their accomplishments questioned.

As for baseball as a whole, the major league strike of 1994 was actually something of a godsend.

Minor league teams popped up everywhere shortly after that and most have remained in operation, although often under different ownership and perhaps even a different name.

What minor league baseball did besides give fans an outlet was remind them how important they were. Fan-friendly environments, complete with reasonable prices and scores of pregame, postgame and between-innings activities, were the minors’ calling card, and their success forced major league promotions departments to rethink strategies and put more emphasis on those paying customers who made overpayment of players possible.

Football long ago eclipsed baseball as Americans’ favorite sport, and basketball is a preferred choice in many areas as well. Baseball’s glacial pacing runs counter to today’s rapid-fire lifestyles and there’s nothing that can change that, so chances are good that the sport will never again elicit the kind of feverish devotion it once enjoyed.

Is all of that the fault of 1994?

No, but that year certainly didn’t aid baseball’s cause in any way. A recent story quoting some former major leaguers whose last active season was 1994 reflected a continued sense of displeasure among them — one even said he no longer follows baseball at all despite spending 20 years of his life in it.

Baseball’s principals have seemingly learned from past mistakes, seeing as how strikes and lockouts have become increasingly rare. That hasn’t stopped the NHL and NBA from committing their own public relations disasters since 1994, but big money has a way of making human beings do ridiculous things.

Twenty years from now will 1994 still stand as a watershed moment in baseball? Until something worse comes along to tarnish it further, probably so.

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Kyle Rago, a former assistant cross country and track coach at Olivet Nazarene University, is the new head coach of St. Xavier's men's teams in both of those sports. ties within the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and we are looking forward to having him continue the great tradition of cross country and track and field success that has been established here at SXU.” Rago was a four-time NAIA national qualifier as a middle-distance runner while a student at Olivet and established six school records during his time there. He was a team captain as a junior and senior for both the men’s cross country and track squads.

“I am very excited to lead the St Xavier University men’s cross country [and] track and field pro-

Let the practices begin Area football teams preparing for 2014 campaign

By Jeff Vorva

Practice for Illinois high school football teams began this past Monday and the 10 schools covered by this paper hit their respective fields with more questions than answers.

But even for squads that struggled the previous year the first week of practice in a new season brings with it a fresh batch of high hopes and optimism.

Some of the storylines that fans will keep an eye on throughout 2014 include the following: • Richards’ quest for a state championship. The Bulldogs return a fair amount of talent from a team that finished second in Class 6A in 2013. Richards is the last area team to win a state title in football, having done so in 1989.

Last year’s runner-up finish was the Bulldogs’ second since 2001.

• Evergreen Park’s bid for a fourth straight playoff appearance. The Mustangs qualified for grams,” said Rago, a 2007 Olivet the postseason from 1992-95 under graduate with a degree in social coach Brett Nelson and hope to tie science. “I cannot thank the that school record after going 8-4, 9-4 search committee enough for this and 10-1 in Dan Hartman’s three coaching seasons. Hartman left to opportunity.

“I look forward to building on coach at Hinsdale Central and Ray the recent success this program Mankowski, Evergreen’s boys’ track has had and leading it to even coach and a former assistant at Mt. greater success. I am excited to Carmel, has taken over the program. become a member of the SXU • Marist’s offense. The Redcommunity.”

Rago resides in Bourbonnais with his wife, Tara, and their two children, Hope and Koen.

Rago named SXU cross country, track coach To find its next men’s cross country coach, St. Xavier University turned to one of its Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference rivals.

Kyle Rago, who spent the past six seasons at Olivet Nazarene as a recruiting coordinator for both cross country and track, officially succeeded Ed McAllister as Cougars boss in each sport this past Monday. While in Bourbonnais Rago helped the Tigers’ overall roster numbers grow from 60 to more than 140.

He also served as the strength and conditioning coordinator for all distance athletes. With Rago playing a pivotal role in their development Olivet runners produced several strong seasons.

The Tigers’ women’s cross country squad finished among the top six in NAIA each of the last three years, the men’s team wound up sixth last fall, and between them the two programs have claimed seven CCAC titles since 2008.

Track and field successes include five conference championships apiece for the men’s and women’s teams since 2009.

During Rago’s tenure Olivet has had 32 NAIA All-Americans and 121 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes.

Being a proven commodity with a highly respected program was what made Rago an intriguing coaching candidate to SXU athletics director Bob Hallberg.

“We are thrilled to bring in a coach of Kyle’s caliber,” Hallberg said. “He comes in with outstanding credentials. Kyle also has great

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Chicago Christian will be a football-playing member of the Metro Suburban Conference this season.

The Knight departed the now-defunct Suburban Christian Conference.

Hawks’ high-flying passing attack suffered an expected blow with the graduation of receiver Nic Weishar, who now attends Notre Dame, and an unexpected one when receiver Flynn Nagel transferred to Lemont. Running back Jawill Aldridge, who had six carries for 151 yards and three touchdowns in Marist’s 64-28 Class 8A opening-round playoff win over Plainfield South, could be one of the most exciting players to watch this year.

• Shepard trying to return to the playoffs. Dominic Passolano made a great early impression when he took the Astros to the postseason in each of his first four seasons as head coach after they had qualified just once in the previous 14 years. Now Shepard must recover from a winless 2013. Will the Astros prove that last season’s 0-9 record was merely a fluke?

• Chicago Christian joining a new conference. The Knights are now a part of the Metro Suburban Conference East after a stint in the now-defunct Suburban Christian Conference. Gone from the schedule are Wheaton-St. Francis (which beat Christian 49-0 last year) and Immaculate Conception (which beat the Knights 56-20), but there will still be some tough foes, including St. Edward and Walther Christian.

The Knights’ final game of the regular season is at Guerin, which will be coached by former Bears player Glenn Kozlowski, who had previous coaching stops at Wauconda and North Chicago.

Opening games

The season opens Aug. 29 with nine games. Another will be played on Aug. 30.

For the first time since 2011, Marist will not be facing St. Rita at Soldier Field to open its season. Instead, the RedHawks will host Chicago Public League member DuSable, which finished 1-8 last year and lost to Aurora Christian 67-0 in the 2013 season opener.

Other Aug. 29 games include the Battle of Burbank with Reavis visiting St. Laurence, Chicago Christian at Westmont, Kenwood at Oak Lawn, Lincoln-Way Central at Sandburg, Hillcrest at Stagg, Evergreen Park at Lake Station, Ind., Indianapolis Arsenal at Richards and Shepard at Niles North.

On Aug. 30 Brother Rice will win

Chicago’s Brother Rice travels to Bloomfield Hills, Mich., near Detroit to take on another school named Brother Rice in a historic game.

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SOFTBALL Rebeka Ferguson, a junior transfer from Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne, has signed a letter of intent to continue both her academic and athletic careers at SXU as a member of the Cougars softball program.

The Chatham, Ill., native also played one year at Heartland Community College in Normal before spending her sophomore season with the Mastodons in Fort Wayne. Ferguson, a shortstop, had a standout prep career at Chatham-Glenwood High School.

Ferguson was named the 2011 Central State Eight Softball Player of the Year by the State Journal-Register after hitting .455 with four homers and 42 RBI. At Heartland she was named the 2013 Mid-West Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year and chosen as a member of the all-region first team after hitting .441 Photo by Jeff Vorva with a .574 slugging percentage and .507 on-base percentage. Fer- Richards players hit the sled this past Monday, the first official day of preseason practice. The Bulldogs are coming off a second-place finish in Class 6A in 2013.

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Section 2 Thursday, August 14, 2014

The Regional News - The Reporter

Community sports news Orland man records hole-in-one

Eight was Mike Clemons’ lucky number on July 16.

During a round of golf at Silver Lake Country Club’s Rolling Hills Course, the Orland Park man registered an ace on the 118-yard eighth hole. Appropriately, Clemons used an 8-iron to sink his shot, a feat witnessed by playing partner Cary Clemons, also of Orland.

“I hit an 8-iron soft [that landed] in the middle of the green and rolled in for the hole-in-one,” Mike Clemons said. “I jumped with joy.

I’ve been waiting for this moment all my life.”

Rago

St. Laurence seeking JV hockey coach

St. Laurence is seeking an individual to serve as its junior-varsity hockey coach.

Interested candidates must have previous high school coaching experience or an equivalent and must meet all AHAI and Archdiocesan requirements to be considered. St. Laurence does not presently have a varsity team, so the JV coach will head up the entire hockey program. The goal is to begin varsity play in a few years, with the JV coach being an integral part of the process.

Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to athletic director Tim Chandler at tchandler@stlaurence.com.

FOOTBALL While players flocked to campus this past Monday for the start of preseason camp, the Cougars learned they achieved a No. 16 national ranking in the NAIA Football Coaches Preseason Top 25 poll and are projected to take second in the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League behind only 2013 NAIA champion Grand View (Iowa) University.

The NAIA preseason poll was released by the national office

Monday afternoon, while the MSFA released its preseason projections earlier this month. SXU had 31 points and one first-place vote in the conference poll, while Grand View had 35 points and five first-place votes.

“It is always nice to see your team ranked among the NAIA’s best in the polls, but to our program being No. 16 is nowhere Photo by Jeff Vorva near good enough,” Cougars coach Mike Feminis said. “Our players and coaches expect to compete for a national championship every single season and missing Richards coach Tony Sheehan watches his running backs work during the Bulldogs' first official practice this past Monday. the postseason last season was completely unacceptable.

“We may have one of the toughest schedules in the NAIA this fall, but that is exactly what we want because you have to beat the best to be the best. Our guys are hungry to get back out on the field and prove that they are one of the elite teams in the nation.”

SXU kicks off the 2014 season on the road against Marian University on Sept 6. The Cougars play their first home game one week later as NCAA Division II University of Indianapolis visits Bruce R. Deaton Field for a 6 p.m. kickoff.

Football

coach Brother Rice of Michigan ever had.

(Continued from page 1) guson scored 77 runs, drove in 59 and stole 29 bases.

She hit .250 for IPFW this past spring with 25 hits, including eight doubles. Ferguson also totaled 158 putouts while posting a .961 fielding percentage for the Mastodons.

“Beka is a proven difference-maker at the collegiate level,” SXU coach Myra Minuskin said. “She has the ability, both offensively and defensively, to help us compete among the elite teams in the nation.”

(Continued from page 1) The Michigan program has won three straight Division 2 state championships. Coach Al Fracassa stepped down after 57 years, 430 wins and 10 state titles and has been replaced by assistant Dave Sofran, a former Warriors player. Fracassa was the only football

Watchful eye

Ready to pick some football games?

For the second year in a row members of the Regional Publishing staff will pick prep football games and we are looking for readers to give the so-called experts a challenge. Anyone interested can contact us at sports@ regionalpublishing.com.

— CORRECTION —

In last week's story about local state-championship teams, Marist's 2012 softball title was inadvertently omitted. RedHawks teams have won a total of six state crowns and the area has produced 62, 56 of them since 1980-81.

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Chicago Christian coach Jim Bolhuis rallies his players during the Knights' first preseason practice this past Monday.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL EGIZIO, MATTHEW EGIZIO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HERITAGE TOWNHOUSES CONDOMINIUM- PHASE II, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARILYN B. EGIZIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARILYN B. EGIZIO (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 027513 9312 W. 141ST PLACE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 4, 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 9312 W. 141ST PLACE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 2703-301-032-1020. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-30249. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-30249 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027513 TJSC#: 34-13324 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT L. BREGIN A/K/A ROBERT LOUIS BREGIN SR., MARY MARGARET BREGIN A/K/A MARY M. BREGIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 030636 522 LAKE TRAIL DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 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 522 LAKE TRAIL DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-28-305-017. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-19472. 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. 14-11-19472 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 030636 TJSC#: 34-12710 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.ELEFTERIS ELEFTERIADIS A/K/A LEFTERIS ELEFTERIADIS A/K/A ELEFTERIADIS LEFTERIS, DIMITRA ELEFTERIADIS A/K/A DEMITRA ELEFTERIADIS, BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. DBA BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS, PLAZA BANK Defendants 13 CH 06666 15542 SOUTH HOLLYHOCK COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 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 15542 SOUTH HOLLYHOCK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-403-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1303308. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1303308 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 06666 TJSC#: 34-9975 I619838

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.NAGLA T. ELHASSAN A/K/A NAGLA ELHASSAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CIT LOAN CORPORATION F/K/A THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC., WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 043338 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE 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 March 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 4, 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 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-310-004. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-09-26139. 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. 14-09-26139 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 043338 TJSC#: 34-12846 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be �a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ GHADA SHAABNAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R ďż˝ COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; Defendants, 10 CH 37060 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-14-217-037-0000. ďż˝ Commonly known as 10601 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single ďż˝ 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 ďż˝ assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: ďż˝ 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,ďż˝ the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the ďż˝ 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 ďż˝ Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1020618.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I619577

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 TRUSTEE FOR CSMC � TRUST 2011-11 P l a i n t i f f , � v� s . � ABED MUSTAFA; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 16204 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 8, 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. 24-29-406-003-0000.

Commonly known as 12519 SOUTH MENARD 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: 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 1310343.

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Commonly known as 9158 WEST 95TH STREET APT 2B, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 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 1009348.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.KATHLEEN M. TOMCZAK, BANK OF AMERICA, NA Defendants 14 CH 002186 15629 HEATHER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on September 10, 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 15629 HEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-403-046. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-33831. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-33831 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 002186 TJSC#: 34-10422 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA BEDNARZ A/K/A MONIKA M. BEDNARZ-STOPKA, MACIEJ STOPKA, TIFFANY GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #2 Defendants 13 CH 014238 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on September 3, 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 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-409-022-1003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-12882. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-12882 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 014238 TJSC#: 34-12946 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE LEADERS BANK Plaintiff, -v.LOYAL LYNN LIGHTFOOT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 1987 & KNOWN AS THE LOYAL LYNN LIGHTFOOT REVOCABLE TRUST, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE OAK HILLS CONDOMINIUM I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2014 CH 02388 7851 W. GOLF DRIVE, UNIT 1-A Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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 7851 W. GOLF DRIVE, UNIT 1-A, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-303-143-1029. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $250,728.09. 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: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 23662-52632-SLB. 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. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 2366252632-SLB Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2014 CH 02388 TJSC#: 34-9482 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LAIMUTE SIMENIENE, SARUNE SIMENAITE, BROOKLODGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 020701 10630 S. BROOKLODGE LANE UNIT 2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 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 10630 S. BROOKLODGE LANE UNIT 2A, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-103-023-1035. 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 14-12-15766. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-15766 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 020701 TJSC#: 34-10960 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PEGGY WADE, MARCY SAUSER, DONALD J. MCKAY A/K/A DONALD J. MCKAY JR, JACLYN LANE A/K/A JACLYN L. LANE, LYNN SWIEKOWSKI A/K/A LYNN B. SWIERKOWSKI, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNE MCKAY A/K/A ANNE T. MCKAY, IF ANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD G. MCKAY A/K/A DONALD MCKAY A/K/A DONALD G. MCKAY SR, IF ANY, THOMAS QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, ANNE MCKAY A/K/A ANNE T. MCKAY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25183 10410 SOUTH 83RD AVENUE F/K/A 10360 SOUTH 83RD AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 9, 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 10410 SOUTH 83RD AVENUE F/K/A 10360 SOUTH 83RD AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2314-219-051-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1314926. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1314926 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25183 TJSC#: 34-9957 I620306

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ BOGUSLAW OMIELAN, TERESA OMIELAN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/I/I TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 12 CH 13733 10430 WINTER PARK DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 2, 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 10430 WINTER PARK DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-105-069-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This week The Bridge Teen Center events • Album Artwork — 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host an art program with ArtA-La-Carte to allow students to make their own album artwork using acrylic on canvas.

• The Science of Taste — 5 to 6 p.m. today a program with Wrigley Gum to teach students how their body tastes things.

• Deadbolts — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Friday Night Live event with live music from the Deadbolts and free food samples from Meijer.

• Blond Moment & DJ Night — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 16, High School Saturday with a DJ Night and live music from rock group Blond Moment. There will be free samples from Jimmy John’s.

• Train Your Brain: Boost Your Memory — 5 to 6 p.m.

Aug. 19, designed to help students remember their new locker combination, class schedule and assignments.

• Electric Guitar — 5 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19, a program with Tone Wolf Music teaches students the basics of the electric guitar.

• Computer Animation with Illinois Institute of Art — 4:15 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20, The Bridge will take students on a trip to the Illinois Institute of Art campus to learn the basics of computer animation.

• Burgers with Cooper’s Hawk — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 20, The Bridge will host a culinary program with Cooper’s Hawk to teach students how to properly cook a burger.

• Chingo with Standard Bank — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 21, a rousing game of Chingo, with Standard Bank. Chingo is like human checkers with trivia thrown in. The winners of this game will receive prizes.

These free events are for

Pottery, Saturday Children’s Art, and various Folkarts.

The Log Cabin Art Center offers six-week courses plus occasional 1 day workshops. Art Director Lois Lauer says classes at The Center are known for their warm and welcoming ambience, in addition to superior instruction in a variety of fine arts and folk arts.

Pre-registration is required for classes, most of which begin in early September. For more, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Upcoming Trash to treasure art workshops Two Trash to Treasures art workshops are offered at The Center on Sunday, Aug. 24 and Tuesday, Aug. 27. The workshops utilize finds from the annual rummage sale at the Children’s Farm at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

On Aug. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., instructor Laura Milkert will help participants will find an interesting old book at the rummage sale, and then fold the pages in a repetitive design to create an interesting decorative work of art. On Aug. 26, Joyce Icenogle will teach students to create unique pieces of decorative garden art or beautiful and useful cakestands, by gluing together pretty plates, cups, and glasses that they glean from the rummage sale collection.

The Aug. 24 Book folding workshop fee is $15. The Aug 26 workshop fee is $15 for those wishing to make a cakestand, and $20 for those wishing to make garden art. Both classes meet at the farm on the east side of 12700 Southwest Highway. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Barn dance The Children’s Farm will host its 10th annual Barn Dance on Saturday, Sep. 6, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., at the farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Live music by Pop Element will be provided for both listening and dancing. Guests can also enjoy hayrides around the farm, tours of the animal barns, hot dogs from the grill, root beer on tap, and marshmallow roasting at the bonfire.

Tickets are $8 per person.

Barn Dance proceeds benefit the farm’s summer camp scholarship fund. 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 Aug. 19 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.

Fall art registration Registration opens Aug. 15 for autumn classes at the Log Cabin Center for The Arts, located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

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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: “MUPPETS MOST WANTED’’: Kermit, a thief? Rest easy, it isn’t actually him but rather, a look-alike who’s committing the larceny in this expectedly funfor-all-ages comedy featuring the familiar characters from Jim Henson’s puppet world. During a European tour, our favorite frog takes the rap for his double and the latter’s sly associate (Ricky Gervais), landing him under the watch of an unamused prison guard (Tina Fey). Kermit’s pals eventually come to his rescue; Ray Liotta and Ty Burrell also appear. DVD extra: music video. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE BLACKLIST: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON’’: James Spader embodies one of the most compelling new series characters of the past TV year in this smartly written and played NBC mystery. As Raymond “Red’’ Reddington, an enigmatic fugitive with plenty of inside information on major felons, he shares what he knows with a novice FBI agent (the also-excellent Megan Boone) ... to whom he seems to have a deeper connection than she’s aware of. Guest stars include Alan Alda, Jane Alexander and Isabella Rossellini; also in the regular are Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold, Parminder Nagra and Harry Lennix. DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries; audio commentary by producers on selected episodes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “BEARS’’: The Disneynature documentary series continues with this affecting and beautifully filmed tale of two cubs who learn a lot about the world, and their own capabilities, as they spend a year surviving the Alaskan wilderness. John C. Reilly (“Chicago’’) narrates the film, which parents of young viewers should approach with the knowledge that very real peril is depicted ... so whether a given child should be exposed to it is worth considering. DVD extra: music video. *** (G: V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

“A HAUNTED HOUSE 2’’: If you saw the first satire of recent horror movies — particularly targeting the “Paranormal Activity’’ franchise — you know what to expect from this sequel.

Also a producer and co-writer here, Marlon Wayans returns as the hero, ready to reboot his life with his new love (Jamie Pressly) and her kids. Unfortunately, the supernatural forces occupying their new home aren’t prone to make it an easy process. Cedric the Entertainer also returns as the clergyman whose exorcism experience is sought.

DVD extras: audio commentary

by Wayans, director Michael Tiddes and producer and co-writer Rick Alvarez; deleted and extended scenes. ** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE RAILWAY MAN’’: The true story of a soldier who literally faces his past is played out well

by Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. Long after his internment as a war captive of the Japanese, British officer Eric Lomax (Firth) seeks out the interpreter (Hiroyuki Sanada) who had much to do with how he was treated during his incarceration. Jeremy Irvine (“War Horse’’), portraying the younger Lomax in flashbacks, and Stellan Skarsgard also appear. DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; audio commentary by director Jonathan Teplitzky and co-writer and producer Andy Paterson. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE MARX BROTHERS TV COLLECTION’’: They may have had their greatest fame through such classic movie com-

edies as “A Day at the Races’’ and “A Night at the Opera,’’ but Groucho, Harpo and Chico also made many home-screen appearances. This set surely verifies that, with segments from programs ranging from “The Red Skelton Hour’’ and “The Dick Cavett Show’’ to “Championship Bridge’’ and “Celebrity Billiards’’ (seriously) ... plus beer and deodorant ads. No such collection would be complete without at least a glimpse of Groucho’s stint on the game show “You Bet Your Life,’’ and that’s here, too.

So is a 40-page book with rare Marx-family photos. **** (Not rated) COMING SOON: “THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2’’ (Aug. 19): The web-slinger (Andrew Garfield) goes up against several villains, including the Green Goblin (Dane DeHaan) and Electro (Jamie Foxx), while trying to protect Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone). (PG-13: V) “ “DRAFT DAY’’ (Sept. 2): Kevin Costner plays a football team’s general manager who faces a big decision regarding the top draft pick; Jennifer Garner also stars. (PG-13: AS, P) “CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER’’ (Sept. 9): Chris Evans returns as the Marvel hero, with Scarlett Johansson fighting beside him as Black Widow; Robert Redford also stars.

(PG-13: P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

‘Hundred-Foot Journey’ leaves you hungry for more Food is the breakout star in Oprah, Spielberg production “The Hundred-Foot Journey” is a film that wants to be more than it is. It’s a film that does so many things well; it doesn’t need to be a serious film that it tries so desperately to be. At times it can be sad and depressing, but for the most part it’s a light-hearted film that teaches acceptance.

The film centers on a young man named Hassan and his family. The Kadam family is forced to leave their native country of India after fire is set to their house and restaurant. The family eventually lands in France of all places and decides to open up a restaurant only 100 feet away from the Michelin-starred Le Saule Pleureur restaurant run by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren).

A battle ensues between the classical French restaurant and the Maison Mumbai, run by the Kadam family. It’s a classic case of “one of these does not belong.”

A lot happens between the two restaurants. Madame Mallory stops at almost nothing to get the Maison Mumbai closed.

The movie was produced

by Oprah Winfrey and Steven

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto Spielberg, so you know it’s going to have a happy ending. You know what you’re going to get with this movie. You can very easily figure out what is coming next.

For all the sadness we see throughout the early parts of the movie, it’s surprisingly joyful.

Early on, Hassan’s mother dies. It’s a heartwarming, emotional scene, which this movie does exceptionally well.

Throughout the movie, Hassan talks to his deceased mother, seeking her guidance. She’s the one who taught Hassan to cook.

Without her, he would not be where he is at the end of the film.

Some may think that at two hours, the film is too long, but it doesn’t seem long at all. It’s

never drags. There is a lot going on in the plot at times, and the film can seemed weighed down at times.

For a movie about two restaurants, food is a big deal. The food looks so enticing. When the film is done, a craving for Indian food may come over you. Indeed, the food is the breakout star of the film.

As the only actor or actress of any importance, Helen Mirren does a terrific job playing the older, vindictive chef. Her performance harkens back to some of her earlier movies, where she was the always the feisty one.

The whole cast is wonderful and do a terrific job conveying the many emotions that this movie makes you experience.

Overall, “The Hundred Foot Journey” is a quality movie with few flaws. It’s not for everyone, but it offers something most people will enjoy. Even if this film not in your wheelhouse, it’s still worth checking out. Just be forewarned that you will leave hungry.

Tony Pintos grade: A

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen

by Wolfgang Puck

Celebrate summer heirloom tomatoes with this devilishly easy shrimp recipe When I visit the local farmers’ market at this time of year, I can’t resist heading straight for the stands selling sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes. The result is the happy riot of colors we see now in tomato displays: sizes and shapes from big and deeply ridged to tiny pear and grape tomatoes; colors from deep red to purple-black, orange to golden, green to ivory; lively patterns of stripes, candy-cane swirls, and wild splotches; and flavors many of us never knew tomatoes could have, from rich and deep to brightly tangy to almost candy-sweet.

Inspiring as all these options may be, it’s easy to be overwhelmed at the sight of so many heirloom tomatoes. What can you do with them all?

The easy answer, and always a good one, is to make fresh tomato salads. I’ll slice and layer a variety of heirlooms with fresh mozzarella or creamy burrata cheese and fresh basil leaves, drizzling them with a little extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar for a classic Italian caprese salad.

I like to cook with heirloom tomatoes, and, with very little extra effort, you can create a truly impressive appetizer or main-course pasta dish featuring fresh jumbo shrimp along with the tomatoes.

ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH SHRIMP FRA DIAVOLO AND HEIRLOOM TOMATOES Serves 4 to 6 1-1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled, tails removed, deveined Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 2 pounds sun-ripened tomatoes, preferably heirloom varieties, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon dried 3/4 pound dried angel hair pasta 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley Bring a large pot of water to a boil while you prepare the sauce.

For the sauce, heat a 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat.

Meanwhile, lightly sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper. As

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soon as the pan feels hot when you hold your palm 1 to 2 inches above its surface, add the oil and swirl the pan to coat the bottom. Distribute the shrimp evenly in the pan and, without disturbing them, cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until they’ve begun to turn pink and opaque.

With tongs, a fork, or a small spatula, flip the shrimp over.

Sprinkle in the garlic and crushed red pepper. The instant the shrimp start to seize and before the garlic has time to brown, add the tomatoes and oregano. Stir and scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to dislodge the pan deposits and incorporate them into the juices that the tomatoes give off, continuing to cook until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary with salt and pepper. Remove the pan

from the heat, cover, and keep the sauce warm.

When the pot of water comes to a rolling boil, add 1 tablespoon of salt and the angel hair pasta.

Cook until the pasta is al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time, usually 2 to 3 minutes.

Ladle out 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and set it aside.

Drain the pasta. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and stir or toss it together using tongs or a pasta fork. Heat the mixture through for about 30 seconds to allow the flavors of the sauce to penetrate the pasta. If the mixture seems too dry, stir in some or all of the reserved pasta water.

Transfer the pasta, shrimp and sauce to individual warmed serving bowls. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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Out & About

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

Local shops lend crucial props to Heights filmmaker’s scenes A lot of planning goes into making a movie — the writing (and re-writing) of the script, then comes location scouting, auditions, rehearsals, costume pulling, set design and props.

It’s a lot of headaches and work, especially when the budget is small, but for Megan St. John, of Palos Heights, the writer/director of “Broiled,” a short film she is shooting with cast and crew in DeKalb County this summer, the pre-production phase was a breeze thanks to the help of local individuals.

“When you are working with a low budget, you are limited,” said St. John. “Props are so important. If something isn’t right it can change the entire look and feel of the scene, and even jeopardize the authenticity of the story. But thanks to the help of people in the Palos area, we really lucked out when it came to finding props.”

St. John found one of the most important props used in the film — a 1965 Chevy Bel Air — after stopping in Tastee-Freez in Palos Heights.

“We were looking for a car that would have been considered really cool back in its day, but we wanted it to be in rough shape,” said St. John. “I went to Tastee-Freez one night and started talking to some of the men sitting out front who were regulars at the classic car shows that take place in that parking lot in the summer. When I told them about Broiled and the car we were looking for, they were eager to help.”

The men suggested St. John look into a rusty Bel Air on the lot of the Eastwood Company, an auto body shop specializing in classic car restoration, in Alsip.

When she stopped in the next day to ask about the car, the vehicle’s owner was thrilled to offer it as a prop.

Another important prop in the story is a retro bike.

St. John had a bike in mind, but when she brought it into Richards Bicycles in Palos

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Megan St. John sits in the Chevy Bel Air loaned by a classic auto The Third Wheel crew filmed a scene last month in the small DeKalb County town of Malta, using restoration body shop in Alsip while filming one of the opening extras from Orland Park and Malta. scenes of her film “Broiled.”

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Writer-director Megan St. John has been working with director of photography Trevor Kelley for two years. “Broiled” is their first film together.

Heights to get it cleaned and tuned up, she fell in love with a Schwinn 1950s replica sitting in the shop.

“The bike at Richards was a perfect fit for our film,” said St.

John. “After I told the men at the shop about our movie, they offered to donate the bike to our production.”

St. John is also collaborating with Palos Heights resident

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The Third Wheel crew filmed a scene with the 1965 Chevy Bel Air on July 13 in Oregon, the county seat of Ogle County near DeKalb County.

Sean Bland, who is doing special effects makeup for the film.

The final weekend of filming for Broiled will take place this Saturday and Sunday in DeKalb County.

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