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Thursday, January 15, 2015

74rd Year, NO. 3 • 3 Sections

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

Half marathon faces bumpy road on way to race day By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

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The Regional News is typically available in three formats at the Palos Heights Public Library. Current editions are available on newsprint. Back copies are bound and catalogued, and more than 70 years’ worth—digitized for easy searching—are now available on computers at the library, as shown by Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage and Public Services Librarian Bruce Sullivan.

IN SEARCH OF OUR HISTORY

Like a long-distance runner returning to a course after a long layoff, the first meeting of the 2015 First Midwest Bank Half Marathon organizing committee last Friday sputtered and wheezed at first. The meeting room at the Palos Heights Recreation Center was about half empty. Co-organizer Jeff Prestinario an- “It’s just absolutely nounced that the race lost money in 2014, despite the addition of a 10K race amazing that this that was designed to put it in the black. is our eighth year.” He acknowledged that only 1,100 runners competed in the half marathon — Jeﬀ Prestinario last year, about half of the event’s peak participation—2,100 runners—several years ago. The drop was mostly chalked up to an extremely harsh winter of the polar vortex that hampered runners’ training efforts, as well as a proliferation of new races in the Chicago area. He announced that the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens has been dropped from the roster of charities that benefit from the event, due to lack of funds to go around—leaving the American Cancer Society and the South West Special Recreation Association as this year’s designated charity beneficiaries. He noted that a new half marathon in Frankfort, eight days before

Every page of every issue of The Regional ever, since 1941, is now digitized and available online at and thanks to the Palos Heights Public Library

See HALF MARATHON, Page 2

By Tim Hadac • Staﬀ reporter

ewspapers are the first rough draft of history, as an old adage goes, and the Palos-Orland area’s history is now more accessible than ever, at least at the Palos Heights Public Library. Every edition of The Regional News, from its founding in 1941 to mid-2012, is now available in digital format online at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The collection is available at any computer terminal in the library that has Internet access. Up to three people may browse the collection at one time from different computers. The move is a major step forward from the rolls of microfilm that researchers and others had to scroll through in years past, Administrative Librarian Elaine Savage noted. “We’ve been trying for a number of years to get grants to do this, but we never qualified,” Savage said. “Then the library board felt it was important, so we get an annual state ‘per capita’ grant that we applied for; and this past year when

we applied, we said that we wanted to use it to digitize The Regional. “The state approved, and the library board approved, and so that’s how we got the funds to do it. It’s everybody’s money for a service that is a public good.” The initial cost was $9,500, and there will be lesser, ongoing costs associated with future digitization and online hosting of the collection by BMI Imaging Systems of Sunnyvale, Calif. “Twice a year we purchase microfilm from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, and the Abe Lincoln Library has a state mandate to digitize local newspapers,” added Public Services Librarian Bruce Sullivan. “Basically, we took almost everything we had, all of our [microfilm] See OUR HISTORY, Page 2

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First Midwest Bank half-marathon co-founder Jeﬀ Prestinario was thrilled on Friday to hear that 922 people entered his race already but has concerns about a competing race in Frankfort a week before his race.

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Palos Park homeowners Joe and Marie Adcock walk up to Mayor John Mahoney (seated, with tie) and Village Manager Rick Boehm (standing), before Monday night’s Village Council meeting, moments after they said they learned that their request for a zoning change was being continued to Jan. 26.

Palos Park Village Council members got an earful of complaints Monday night from a local couple who said they cut short their Utah vacation and missed at least one business meeting so they could be at the Kaptur Administrative Center to discuss their request for a zoning change to allow a nonconforming shed they built at their residence in the 12300 block of Seminole Road. “I myself am so extremely frustrated,” Marie Adcock told the council and other village officials, moments after her husband, Joe, made his thoughts known from the lectern. “This is an ongoing issue since September, and it’s being prolonged and prolonged and prolonged.” Their request for a zoning change was not discussed by council members Monday night, but

the matter had been instead moved to the Jan. 26 council meeting. Village Manager Rick Boehm said the matter was moved because that’s what the Adcocks had asked for. “My understanding is that the petitioner had requested a continuation of this, according to our Building Department staff,” Boehm said in response to the Adcocks, who denied that they had asked for a continuation, but rather asked—in a phone conversation—about the process of requesting a continuation. They said that had they wanted a continuation, they would have put the request in writing. The heart of the matter is a shed constructed on the Adcocks’ property. They had demolished an old shed and replaced it with a larger structure that abuts

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Half marathon Continued from Page 1

Sandburg H.S. exhibit at McCord

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McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is exhibiting the art of Sandburg High School students through Feb. 9. Sandburg art instructor Mary Michaelson, shown hanging the work of student Alex Huﬀ, said: “Most high school shows are competitions that take place in the lobbies and classrooms of the schools. Very seldom do students get to exhibit in a professional setting, so this opportunity at McCord is very important for them.” The public is invited to meet these talented young artists at a reception on Sunday, Jan. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos Park. For more information call 708-671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

Luncheon at The Center will open fun pages of ‘The Secret Drawer’ “The Secret Drawer,” a locally authored and illustrated children’s book, is the topic of a luncheon program on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Author Nancy Gee and illustrator Raye Ann Saunoris met at the Children’s Farm preschool and pooled their talents to produce the colorfully illustrated book about a zany lady named Maggie and a mysterious flying squirrel who hides away in a drawer in Maggie’s bedroom. Gee and Saunoris will talk about the process of creating and publishing “The Secret Drawer” and will also read from the book. Books may be purchased and signed following the presentation. The program begins at 1 p.m. following the noon luncheon, which costs $18 per person and requires advance reservations. For information, call The Center at 361-3650.

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“The Secret Drawer” author Nancy Gee (right), of Orland Park, and illustrator Raye Ann Saunoris show a copy of the whimsical children’s book their collaboration produced.

their property line (in violation of village code), all without required permits and approval, Boehm said. As part of their strategy to address village officials’ concern, they are requesting a zoning text amendment to allow the new structure. That request was denied by a unanimous vote by the village Plan Commission last month, Boehm said. Commissioners apologized to the Adcocks for the apparent misunderstanding, saying that a village staff report of their request had not been distributed to them, since the matter was being continued to Jan. 26. Further, several of the Adcocks’ neighbors who oppose the zoning change were not at

Monday’s meeting to offer input, because they had been informed of the continuance. Joe Adcock told The Regional after the meeting that he found village enforcement of the code uneven and confusing. “You know, I’m so frustrated,” he said. “We’ll go through these motions at the next meeting, but I really dove into the [village] code, and we’re actually considering a lawsuit.” Also Monday, the council unanimously approved a commercial sublease with Kevin B. O’Neill, a businessman who plans to open a snack shop in the village’s Metra station. The new venture will be called Palos Perk Café and may be open as early as late this month, Boehm said. It will replace another busi-

ness that closed last month and serve coffee, tea and other beverages, as well as doughnuts, muffins and other treats. A Palos Perk Café suggestion box is currently in the station, Boehm said, offering a monthly Metra pass to whoever makes the most useful suggestion for the new business venture. Additionally, Boehm on Monday added a note of caution about winter weather and asked all Palos Park residents to look for early signs of water main breaks. “In this kind of weather, it’s possible that water mains will break, yet we will not know about it at first,” he said. “If you see excess water on your property, on the roadway, in ditches, please notify the village. We will come out and investigate it and take any action necessary.”

reels that covered the paper from its founding in 1941, all the way through mid-2012, and we sent it off to BMI. They scanned the entire collection for us, they made it keyword searchable, and so it’s pretty much ready to go, and if a patron’s here in the library, they can look at it.” The difference between 20th century scrolling and 21st century searching by keyword saves time and aggravation, Sullivan added. “Anyone that’s worked in a library using microfilm knows how cumbersome it can be,” he said. “Digitization eliminates a lot of that, initially. “I had a gentleman who was looking for information about a country club that was located at 135th and Harlem called Lake Anna, across the street from what is now the Ale House,” Sullivan continued. “This country club basically closed a long time ago, and the Cook County Forest Preserve took over that land. So instead of this person having to come in and pore over all this microfilm from way back, we could just do a keyword search for Lake Anna and see results right away. So just on the surface, digitization makes research much easier.” In addition to making lives easier for historians, the new digital collection is expected to be welcome by teachers, students, people looking into family history, and those with merely a casual interest in learning about the Palos-Orland area. “Our youth department encourages students to use The Regional—rather than the Chicago Tribune or Sun-Times--as a source for these ‘day you were born’ reports they are occasionally assigned by their teachers,” Savage said. “We do that so the students can come up with something really local, especially if you were born in Palos Heights. “There are lots of different ways we can market this, and we think it will be popular, as people see how easy and intuitive the system is,” she added. Library users may also print out individual Regional pages and even save and email them, Sullivan added. Sullivan credited the Palos Park Public Library for providing rolls of microfilm for a number of back issues of The Regional needed for the project because the microfilm

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Prestinario predicted that this year’s event—the eighth annual—will in the end gel and be successful. “It’s just absolutely amazing that this is our eighth year,” he said, noting that he and Diab had worked on getting the race up and running two years before that. “To me, it’s one of the exciting things that I do in my life, although my life’s not that exciting to begin with,” he said, drawing laughs from the dozen or so committee members in attendance. “But I do enjoy this. It’s a positive event, a good thing for the community, but it’s also a pleasure meeting and working with so many good people. “All things considered, we should all be very proud because we put on a great race, year after year. Most of the people who have worked for the race have stayed on with the race, and we have heard great feedback from the runners, volunteers and others.” The cover of the first-ever Palos Regional dated October 1941 is shown on Page 1. First published as a booklet, The Regional was revamped into the broadsheet newspaper we know today by its second publisher, Carl Richards, whose first issue was published in February 1947 (left). Both images are from the digitized Regional archives available only at the Palos Heights Public Library.

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Palos Park Commissioner James Pavlatos explains why the Adcocks’ zoning request was continued to Jan. 26. Pavlatos, along with Commissioners Dan Polk and Nicole Milovich-Walters, spoke with the Adcocks and expressed regret over the apparent misunderstanding.

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thon, the successful result of an aggressive, discount-driven push for runners last month. He beamed when discussing the numbers, calling them an “amazing” start. He also announced that the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce will again host a community and business exposition at Moraine Valley Church, a popular event designed to encourage runners and their families and friends—who typically come from throughout the Chicago area and even beyond--and to discover and enjoy the shopping, dining and other pleasures of the Palos area. The chamber expo is held the day before the big race is run. In addition to the half marathon, the event will again include a 10K race and a Walk, Run or Roll race for people with disabilities. Registration details and more information on the event may be obtained at firstmidwesthalf marathon.com. Despite the bumps in the road,

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the First Midwest Half Marathon, may possibly cut into participation in Palos Heights. Prestinario also complained about what he said was a lack of downtown news media interest in the race. “I’m tired of looking at the news and seeing all this crap about killings and this and that,” he told committee members. “They need to start putting good things on the news… for example, our event, I don’t know if it’s ever been on TV. It was maybe mentioned one time or whatever.” He even admitted that for the second year in a row, he and co-founder Mel Diab, owner of the Running For Kicks store in Palos Heights, had toyed with idea of letting the race die a quiet death. But as the meeting hit its stride, good news came forward to overtake the bad regarding this year’s half marathon, set for Sunday, May 3 on a course that starts and ends at Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, running west along and through the scenic forest preserves of the Palos area. Prestinario announced that the event has received a $5,000 grant from the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, a needed shot in the arm for an event that last year struggled financially. He credited communications executive Tom Barcelona, who serves as race sponsorship co-coordinator, for obtaining the grant. Prestinario also hailed the news that 922 runners have already registered for this year’s half mara-

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Oak Lawn teen mourned after being struck by car By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

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Honored for service to community

Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz congratulates high school students Luke Pappas (left) and Desmond Athy at last week’s City Council meeting. Pappas and Athy were two of seven Palos Heights residents who earned the 2014 Cook County Sheriﬀ ’s Youth Service Medal of Honor by volunteering at least 100 hours of service to the community.

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Glacier Lake in Palos Hills could be the site of the Skate Under the Stars event is weather cooperates. The weather had not cooperated for the past three years and the event was canceled.

Anna Kreja’s artistic talents were apparent from her very first class at Mother McAuley High School. “Her work was phenomenal from the get-go. She was really passionate about it,” said Kathleen Gordon Davis, chairman of the visual arts and technology department at the high school. In fact, Gordon Davis said Kreja was one of the most talented and creative artists that she has encountered during her 29 years at the school. “She was really exceptional,” Gordon Davis said. Kreja was enrolled in integrated biology and art as a freshman, a course that introduces students to basic drawing techniques and composition skills along with the laboratory biology curriculum. But the class was just beginning of her artistic journey at Mother McAuley. She also took part in painting, art history, studio art and AP studio art classes. The portfolio she created in the advanced class won a Scholastic Art Silver Key Award. Kreja, 19, of Oak Lawn, was struck by a car last Wednesday at about 1:30 p.m. near 110th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. She was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where died a short time later, police said. A 2013 Mother McAuley graduate, Ms. Kreja was crossing Cicero Avenue after getting off a bus when she was hit a car driven by a 53-year-old woman, police said. The driver was not cited, they said. Ms. Kreja was coming home from classes at the Academy of Art, where she was a sophomore, and preparing to walk to her apartment on Keating Avenue where she lived with her mother, Karen, when she was hit. Rich Kryczka, an instructor at the American Academy of Art, recalled Ms. Kreja as a quiet girl who thoroughly enjoyed her classes. “Being at school is where she wanted to be. It was all in her smile,” said Kryczka, the chairman of the illustration department at the American Academy of Art. “It’s sad. She was a really good kid,” said Kryczka, who taught an illustration class in which Ms. Kreja was enrolled. He described Ms. Kreja as a soft-spoken individual who preferred to listen. “She was a thinker,” he said. Ms. Kreja had ambitions to be a professional illustrator and write children’s books, Kryczka said. Duncan Webb, a dean at the American Academy of Art, said Kreja was “a conscientious and serious student.”

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Works of art produced by Oak Lawn’s Anna Kreja, who died last week after she was hit by a car.

“She had a lifelong commitment to her art, and she was determined to be a successful professional artist,” Webb said. “At our institution, we have a family environment, and I can tell you students, faculty and staff are feeling loss. It looked like she had a bright successful future.” Gordon Davis owns two of Ms. Kreja’s works, one that is displayed in her classroom at the school. She said Ms. Kreja had innate creativity, which is difficult to teach. “It’s heartbreaking,” Gordon Davis said. “I think she was proud of her work but she didn’t have to toot her own horn.” In addition to her mother, Ms. Kreja is survived by her father, Jack, and several aunts and uncles. Visitation was at Hickey Memorial Chapel in Midlothian. A funeral Mass was held Wednesday at St. Christopher Church followed by interment at Resurrection Cemetery in Justice.

Fourth time could be charm for Palos Hills skating event Cooks invited to compete Reporter editor The Cubs winning the World Series. Northwestern’s men’s basketball team making the NCAA Tournament. Palos Hills hosting its Skate Under the Stars event. Of those three, what will happen first? Palos Hills officials are hoping for the skating event, scheduled for Friday at Glacier Park, to occur before those others, but luck has not been on their side in recent years. For the past three years, the event had to be canceled because of weather. In 2012 and 2013, it was whacked because the weather was too warm. In 2014 during the deep freeze in the area, it looked like it would be a go. But during the daytime, heavy rains caused hazardous conditions and

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should call the village’s Recreation Department at 403-7275 or send an email to recreation@orlandpark. org. Public tasting will be held from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. or until the chili runs out — – whichever comes first. Bottomless tasting cups may be purchased for $5 each. Proceeds benefit the Village of Orland Park Special Recreation program. Registration and details are available by calling the Recreation Department at 403-7275 or visiting orlandpark.org.

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

The Regional News

Why Charlie Hebdo matters

e suis Charlie Hebdo, oui? Hell, yes. This newspaper stands strong and steady in defense of the right of satirists, journalists and artists to express themselves without fear of censorship, bullying or being slaughtered by murderous zealots armed with military-grade weapons. We grieve for the families and friends of those gunned down last week in Paris. Our hearts go out to everyone in France, a nation that is in shock and mourning over the attack, which many are calling that country’s September 11. We also reject calls of those who would try to regulate allegedly insensitive cartoons of the Prophet Muhammed that have been published in the pages of the weekly satiric magazine, Charlie Hebdo. Regulation of speech or self-censorship is an affront to freedom. Here’s why. With free speech comes all sorts of benefits and privileges. Among them, the right to mock and to satirize those we love, those we loathe, those we understand and those we fear. Those of us on the receiving end of satire have a responsibility to either laugh, to complain or to walk away. Self-restaint is often a good thing. Even better, however, is growing thick skin. That’s because it is not the job of society or of government to regulate people’s feelings. It is the role of law to constrain harmful behavior, which is why violence is never, ever a justifiable escalation to speech, no matter how seering, offensive or humiliating. One of the most popular American plays of the past decade has been “The Book of Mormon.” This is a very funny play. However, there are plenty of reasons a Mormon might not want to attend. Even so, would anyone rationalize an act of violence toward the writers, producers and actors in “The Book of Mormon” by a supposedly aggrieved member of the Church of Latter Day Saints? No. Would anyone suggest that this work of satire ever be toned down because of insensitivity to the Mormon religion? Of course not. The reason is politics. There is no sub-group of Mormons who have organized themselves around violent extremism, a diabolical movement of so-called Muslims and converts to Islam that incites murder and assaults on democratic values. Yes, the overwhelming majority of the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims are peaceful and law abiding. And we understand the pain that good people of all faiths and races feel when they are publicly painted with a broad brush and depicted in hurtful ways that they do not recognize in themselves. Islamophobia, to be sure, is a real problem. But so, too, are the ideological roots of violent extremism in Islam. Even worse is the financial support terror organizations receive from petro-interests in the Middle East and the breeding ground that failed states like Iraq, Syria and Yemen provide for terror organizations to recruit and to train young men. The politically incorrect truth is there are a finite number of well-financed and organized sub-groups and cells of Muslims around the world who use terror to attain power and to intimidate. The Islamic State, alone, is said to have an army that now numbers 30,000 in Syria and in Iraq. Al-Qaida in Yemen, which likely sponsored the Paris killings, also numbers recruits in the thousands. And these are just two violent groups. It is the responsibility of free people everywhere to stand up to such terror organizations, fight them and/or contain them. Appeasement of terror with muddled thinking or weak resolve will only beget a cycle of silence, defeat and more terror. For the majority of Muslims depicting the Prophet Muhammed in a satiric manner is a grave sin. This is their right to believe so. However, a free and democratic society always weighs the sensitivities of one set of believers against the rights of those who believe otherwise. And we always come down on the right of the individual to speak freely, without fear of harm. Charlie Hebdo Editor-in-Chief Stephane “Charb” Charbonnier, one of 12 people slain in the Jan. 7 attack, insisted that the publication’s motive in publishing provocative cartoons was always to skewer violent extremism in the name of Islam, not Islam itself. “The accusation that we are pouring oil on the flames in the current situation really gets on my nerves,” he told Der Spiegel in 2012. “We publish caricatures every week.” Charb famously added, “It may sound pompous, but I’d rather die standing than live on my knees. Exactly.

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Je Suis Charlie — proclaims Freedom of Speech By Gene Policinski

Cowards! There’s no other word for the armed gunmen who killed 12 people in the attack Wednesday on the Parisian offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo. Once again, terrorists ignore the lessons of history: individuals may be silenced by violence from time to time, but ideas live on and ultimately will find their way to the world. Once again, innocent lives are lost in the futile attempt to force one point of view onto others, or to prevent other points of view from being heard. Beyond the incident itself, this attack on the offices and staff of Charlie Weekly (English translation), is the latest example of the 21st century’s signature battle — one between tyranny and freedom of expression. Whether it is reflected in ISIS beheadings of journalists in the Middle East, North Korean cyber-threats over a movie, or this cowardly massacre, the lines in this fight are clear. On one side, those who would limit freedom of press and speech in an attempt to control thought, or to accommodate the lowest common denominator consideration — Will it offend anyone? On the other side, the high principles that free expression empowers humanity to find the best solutions to common problems, and that the best and most effective response to speech you don’t like is more speech, not less. In our increasingly interconnected world, the collision of those ideas is taking place

more often than ever. Unpopular, unpleasant or even repugnant concepts, images or cartoons might never have offended many around the world in an earlier time, simply by reason of not being seen or heard. The World Wide Web not only makes such “practical obscurity” impossible today, it provides near-instantaneous examples of the futility of trying to control free expression. According to news reports, within hours of learning of the attack, there were expressions of support, sympathy and outrage across social media. The hashtag #JeSuisCharlie (“I am Charlie) within hours showed nearly 200,000 tweets — and more than 1 million tweets had been posted at #CharlieHebdo discussing the massacre by just mid-morning in the United States. MSNBC reported that “many supporters also shared graphics and memes they had created to show their support, some using the French flag, some depicting images of guns next to pencils, many saying ‘Je Suis Charlie,’ and some proclaiming ‘Liberte expression,’ which means freedom of expression.” So within hours of the senseless slaughter, millions around the globe who had never read Charlie Weekly were now aware of its work — and were exposed to the very content, satirical articles and cartoons on Islam, that apparently so offended the attackers. So much for controling ideas, or limiting free expression. Ironically, such violence directed at journalists, authors and others is recognition that free

expression and the marketplace of ideas — enshrined in the U.S. in the First Amendment — is a powerful weapon against tyranny. An earlier generation of dictators learned during the Cold War that, even under the most repressive of regimes, there is an unstoppable yearning for freedom of expression and faith. More recently, from Hong Kong protests to the Middle East’s “Arab Spring,” the power and potential of free voices have been on the march. In reaction to the Paris killings, the British magazine spiked — like Charlie Hebdo, a publication marked by free thought, irreverence for authority and defense of free expression — said that “The best, most civilised response to this barbaric act is to promise that we will defend freedom of speech every time it is threatened, stop kowtowing to the offended, and stand up to every mob, campaign group, thug and gunman that think they have the right to silence others.” For more than 220 years, in the U.S., the 45 words of the First Amendment have defined the nation’s core freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. We now have another few words that will serve as a global means of declaring those freedoms: #JeSuisCharlie. Gene Policinski is chief operating ofﬁcer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@ newseum.org.

It’s an open and closed case – schools can’t win This week’s arctic chilled weather raised an important issue about schools and our society. Schools across Chicagoland suburbs closed on Wednesday and Thursday when temperatures dropped below zero. The wind chill was predicted Wednesday to be minus-35 degrees, although it was higher. That’s pretty darn cold, though. On Friday, even though the temperatures were just as bad, or worse, schools were opened. The temperatures were still in the single digits, and the wind chill was subzero. So why were some schools closed one day but opened the next, and the weather was the same? Our schools may be more about baby-sitting to help working parents, than they are about educating our kids. Admit it. Schools opened Friday because parents were griping that having children at home makes it hard for them to work. It cut into snow days and will extend the school year into summer vacations. I get it. It’s a real problem. Working parents often have no other options. Who will watch the kids while school is closed? Do they take days off from work and lose benefits? Although it did seem strange to me that while schools couldn’t open, community centers could, providing activities for the kids. Does that make sense? Some people will argue school closings

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RAY HANANIA really have to do with the power of unions. Others will say its politics, trying to keep parents happy when in fact you can’t keep parents of school kids happy at all. If kids don’t do well in school, parents blame the schools, not themselves, or their kids. The lives of parents with school children are built around their children’s school schedule. When I was a kid – a true cliché – I went to school regardless of the weather. I walked to school 12 blocks, four times a day. In the winter. In storms. They closed schools during the 1967 Blizzard, but only because the snow was so high no one could walk. Trudging (Chicago-ese for walking in heavy snow) through the streets literally was like climbing K2, the deadliest mountain and only second highest to Mt. Everest. (I learned that in school.) Yes, we walked to school in any weather, including blizzards. Why can’t kids do it today? They all take busses. Their parents drive them the few blocks. I see it because I drive my son to school every

morning. My wife picks him up. Kids are spoiled. They stay awake for hours playing Xbox, but can’t stay awake five minutes to read a book. I actually feel sorry for the school officials. They don’t know what to do to make parents happy. If a kid gets bad grades, it’s the schools fault. If the kid is a genius, credit the parents’ genes. Someone should explain all this to Mother Nature. But I don’t think Mother Nature really cares, especially in this ugly season of Global Warming.

PARIS MASSACRES: I don’t know anyone who is not outraged by the brutality of the killings in Paris last week. Terrorists massacred 12 people at a satire newspaper office that has published photos attacking Islam. I think the cartoons are disgraceful, and racist, too. But I think the terrorism and killing is even more shocking and more wrong. But don’t paint an entire religion based on the actions of three criminals. Every Muslim I know condemned the killings. Many Christians I know condemned “Muslims.” That’s sad. Don’t blame an entire people for the actions of a few. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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“A Chevy Tahoe. I’ve always been a truck person. I used to have an old vehicle similar to a Tahoe. It was my favorite.”

“A Cadillac Escalade, for a couple of reasons. I have a big family and it can hold my entire family, but it’s still looks sleek and hip.”

“A Corvette, maybe a Lamborghini, because they look sleek and fun to drive.”

“One of the new Tesla cars. It cost $71,000, but it’s an all-electric performance car. It’s a hybrid, and ecologically sound, but still fun to drive.”

“I would own a ‘Vette. My grandfather was a Chevy man, and it was his dream to own one. I think that’s where I got it from.ˮ

• Asked at a Pinewood Derby car-building clinic at HobbyTown in Orland Park. Photos by Joan Hadac.

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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Crestwood teen charged with trespass to a home Palos Heights police charged Jake M. Stakas, 19, of Crestwood, with criminal trespass to property after police responding to a 911 call found him hiding in the crawl space of a home on Shadow Creek Circle, police said. He was arrested shortly after 7:50 p.m. Jan. 5. Stakas had gained entry Stakas into the home by breaking a basement window, police said. He was allegedly found to be in possession of a glass smoking pipe and a bottle of suspect Xanax pills. He was also charged with criminal damage to property, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stakas is being held on $50,000 bond by the Cook County Department of Corrections, and his next court date is set for Jan. 29 in Bridgeview. Supplied photo

Orland School District 135 candidates Angie Sexton (from left), School Board President Joe La Margo and board member Gregory Okon are running as a team in the April 7 election.

Orland 135 United Party fields slate of candidates School Board President Joe La Margo, school board member Gregory Okon and newcomer Angie Sexton are running as a slate and vying for three seats on the Orland District 135 Board of Education in the upcoming April election. “We hope to continue forward with the positive momentum that we have built,” said La Margo. “ I would be honored to continue helping to sustain the progress of the district by remaining part of the school board.” Joe La Margo was elected to the Orland District 135 School Board in 2011. He has served as board president since 2013. During his first term, La Margo was instrumental in opening the lines of communication with parent organizations, creating parent advisory boards for technology, food and wellness and special education, expanding the district’s safety initiatives, establishing a fund balance policy, implementing one-on-one technology for students and has become known for his insistence on never voting to increase taxes for residents. “It’s simple,” said La Margo, “We have always had a more than plentiful fund balance, so I saw no reason for increasing the levy and demanding more funds from taxpayers.” La Margo has more than 20 years of government experience on the state, county and municipal levels of government. He currently serves as the Public Information

Officer/Deputy Village Clerk for Orland Park. He holds a master’s degree in organizational leadership in public policy from Lewis University and a bachelor’s of business administration in economics from Loyola University. He is a graduate of Marist High School. La Margo and his wife, Melissa, have four children, two of whom currently attend District 135 schools. Gregory Okon will run alongside La Margo. Okon was appointed to the board in 2013 to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of former board president John Carmody and hopes to remain on the board for another term. This is Okon’s second time around on the board where he served from April 2007 through April 2011. Okon is the director of public safety for Palos Community Hospital after retiring as an Orland Park police commander, providing over 30 years of service to his community. “I enjoy making a positive impact on the community in which I live,” said Okon. “The safety of the children while in school is a top priority for the school board and I am glad to be able to bring my expertise in public safety to the table.” Okon holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal social justice and a master of science degree in criminal justice management from Lewis University. Okon and his wife of 40 years, Mary Kay, have four grown chil-

dren who all attended District 135 schools and are the grandparents of six. Newcomer Angie Sexton offers a wealth of public school related knowledge and experience. As an educator, educational consultant and early interventionist, Sexton has a unique perspective regarding children’s educational and emotional needs. “As a parent and community member of District 135, I have been very pleased with the direction and vision the board has adopted over the past two years,” said Sexton. “My husband, Eddie, and I made the choice to move to Orland Park as our children were approaching school age. Our biggest priority was to have access to quality education for them, in turn, leading us to District 135.” Sexton holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s degree in early childhood education, licensure in both elementary and early childhood classroom teaching and a credential for developmental therapy in the Illinois Early Intervention System. Sexton and husband, Eddie, have three children currently attending District 135 schools. “As a parent, educator and taxpayer I am fully invested in ensuring that all of our children get the education they deserve, teachers get the resources they need and our community has an educational system to be proud of,” she said. —135 United

MWRD board officers elected Commissioner Mariyana T. Spyropoulos has been elected the new board president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. Commissioner Barbara McGowan was re-elected vice president and Commissioner Frank Avila is the new chairman of finance. President Spyropoulos received her law degree from The John Marshall Law School and her MBA from Loyola University Chicago. She also completed graduate work in American government at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. With her experience as an attorney, she provides a unique legal and business perspective combined with environmental activism. She has spoken to many community groups on the issues of the environment and specifically water issues. She is a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney. Commissioner Barbara McGowan has served on the MWRD Board since 1998. Besides serving as vice president, she is chairman of the Affirmative Action and the Procurement committees. She is also vice chairman of the Pension, Hu-

Minor charged with alcohol Police charged Enrique F. Flores, 17, of Chicago, with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor, as well as operating an unsafe motor vehicle. His vehicle was stopped by police in the 7300 block of West 127th Street at 3:28 a.m. Saturday after they said they saw the passenger side of the front bumper scraping the ground. Flores showed signs that he had consumed alcohol, police said. He is scheduled to appear at a hearing in Bridgeview on Jan. 28.

Drivers charged with DUI Police charged Corey P. Lyons, 21, of Palos Hills, with DUI and speeding after they curbed his vehicle in the 11500 block of South Southwest Highway at 3 a.m. Sunday. Police said they spotted his vehicle traveling at 55 mph, 15 mph

Retail theft suspect makes racism claim Orland Park police charged Malika F. Bolar, 20, Park Forest, with retail theft after she allegedly stole a brown, Marilyn Monroe cell phone case from an accessories shop in Orland Square Mall at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 23. A store manager reportedly told police that Bolar, an African American, claimed she took the item to prove a point about racism, after she grew angry at a white employee watching her as soon as she entered the store, according to the police report. Bolar was scheduled to appear Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Woman allegedly leaves her kids in car at mall

Police charged Maria Carmen Magana, 33, of Orland Park, with two counts of endangering the life of a child, as well as possession of cannabis, after she allegedly left her two children—ages 1 and 5—in an unattended SUV in a lower level parking lot outside Macy’s at Orland Square Mall. Police arrived at 6:21 p.m. Dec. 17 after they were alerted by a witness who called 911. The children were unattended for 25 minutes, according to the police report, which added that the outside temperature was 27 degrees. Police said they obtained Magana’s cell phone number from the older child and summoned her outside. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic bag containing cannabis, according to the police report, which also noted that the children were turned over to their father. Magana is due in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Kenshena S. Pierce, 19, of Markham, and Shaquita Williams, 21, of Chicago, were charged with one count each of felony credit card fraud after they allegedly stole 27 items of clothing valued at more than $2,600, from a department store at Orland Square Mall at 7:20 p.m. Dec. 18. Store security agents told police that Pierce, an employee at the store, had used another customer’s credit card information to purchase the items, without the customer’s knowledge or consent. Both women were due in bond court on Dec. 19, police said.

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man Resources and Civil Service, Public Information and Education committees. She served as acting president in 2012-13 and 2014-15. Commissioner Frank Avila was elected to the MWRD board in 2002 and was re-elected in 2008

and 2014. He is chairman of the Engineering, Maintenance and Operations and Public Health and Welfare committees. He is vice chairman of the Affirmative Action and the Industrial Waste/ Water Pollution committees.

Accused suspended driver charged with cannabis

Martin Valencia, 27, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with only one working head light. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 8:46 p.m. Saturday. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic bag containing cannabis, according to the police report. Bond was set at $1,000, and Valencia was given a court date of Jan. 28 in Bridgeview.

Charged with driving while license suspended

Police charged Kevin J. Gooday, 35, of Alsip, with driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with expired registration, and no proof of insurance after they curbed his vehicle in the 7100 block of West 127th Street at 9 p.m. Friday. Bond was set at $2,000, and Gooday is due in court in Bridgeview on Feb. 24. Percy L. Parker, 39, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license after police stopped his vehicle in the 6300 block of West College Drive at 7:26 a.m. Jan. 7 following a random plate check. Bond was set at $1,500, and Parker is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Jan. 28.

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Pair charged with felony credit card fraud at mall

Shown are MWRD Commissioner Frank Avila (from left), President Mariyana Spyropoulos and Vice President Barbara McGowan.

over the posted limit. Bond was set at $1,000, and Lyons is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Jan. 28. Edward P. Meek, 49, of Palos Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and no proof of insurance after his vehicle was pulled over by police in the 8000 block of West 135th Street at 2:07 a.m. Saturday. Bond was set at $3,000, and Meek is due in court in Bridgeview on Feb. 5.

lo’s driver’s license in the vehicle and visited his home to investigate, but there was no answer at the door. Nearly 24 hours later, Costello arrived at Orland Park police headquarters and confessed to leaving the scene, according to the police report, which added that the vehicle had struck a fire hydrant before it flipped. Costello is due in court in Bridgeview on Jan. 26.

Woman charged with felony retail theft

Brittany L. Brown, 21, of Lansing, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole several garments worth a total of $625 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Brown, a store employee, allegedly generated several store gift cards for herself and later used the cards to purchase merchandise. She was due at a bond hearing on Dec. 21.

Driver charged without license Ruben Sotelo-Torres, 25, of Orland Park, was charged with driving without a license, no proof of insurance, and failure to signal a turn after police curbed his car near 147th Street and John Humphrey Drive at 12:34 a.m. Dec. 24. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Sotelo-Torres was given a court date of Feb. 10 in Bridgeview.

More charged with retail theft Police charged Thea Niebrzydowski, 51, of Orland Park, with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole three bottles of cologne, with a total value of $179, from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 9 p.m. Dec. 21. Felony charges were approved because Niebrzydowski had retail theft convictions, in 2003, 2005 and 2013, according to the police report, which did not mention a court date. Police charged Robert C. Muhs, 23, of Oak Forest, with retail theft after he allegedly stole a cell phone charger, a can of Starbucks energy drink, and a bag of El Sabroso Salsita tortilla chips from a pharmacy in the 14600 block of South La Grange Road at about 4:40 a.m. Dec. 22. A clerk told police that Muhs fled the store with the merchandise, but that she wrote down the license plate number of his vehicle. Police said they traced the plate to his home, where they later took him into custody. Muhs was set to appear at a hearing Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Thefts reported

Police charged Christopher M. Costello, 26, of Tinley Park, with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident, improper lane usage, and no proof of insurance. Police responding to a 911 call at 2:05 a.m. Dec. 19 said they found an unattended SUV upside down on the road in the 8600 block of West 167th Street. A witness who lives nearby told police that he had heard a crash, went outside to investigate, and saw a man walking away from the scene. Police said they found Costel-

A manager of a cell phone kiosk in Orland Square Mall told police that someone stole a cell phone worth $129 from the business. The crime was discovered at noon Dec. 19, and the thief unscrewed a security cable to steal the device, according to the police report.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Drivers charged with DUI Palos Park police charged Cesar S. Soto, 36, of Chicago, with DUI, improper lane usage, and no proof of insurance, after his minivan nearly struck a police vehicle in the 11900 block of South Southwest Highway at 1:53 a.m. Jan. 4, police said. Bond was set at $3,000, and Soto was given a court date of Feb. 3 in Bridgeview. Demetrious A. Ward, 25, of Robbins, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage, failure to signal a turn, and no proof of insurance after police stopped his car in the 7900 block of West Route 83 at 2:36 a.m. Jan. 1. A search of the vehicle yielded an open can of Icehouse beer, according to the police report. The car was towed and im-

pounded, and Ward is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Feb. 2.

Charged with driving with suspended license

Police charged David Magana, 29, of Chicago, with driving on a suspended license, as well as no proof of insurance and operating a motor vehicle with an obstructed windshield. His SUV was pulled over by police in the 12500 block of South La Grange Road at 11:02 a.m. Dec. 29. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Magana is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Feb. 3. Angelo Montano, 18, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with no light illuminating the rear registration

tag after police curbed his car near 111th Street and La Grange Road at 10:32 p.m. Jan. 1. He was given a court date of Feb. 3 in Bridgeview.

Driver charged with cannabis Lucas A. Aderman, 21, of Alsip, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police curbed his car in the 11900 block of South La Grange Road at 12:04 a.m. Jan. 3 after they saw no working light illuminating the rear registration tag, according to the police report. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic jar containing cannabis, as well as a glass smoking pipe, according to police. Aderman is due at a hearing at the Kaptur Administrative Center on Feb. 4.

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Heights invites candidates for Public Arts Commission lic art, which includes, but not limited to, sculpture, murals, and paintings. The commission works in conjunction with the city’s comprehensive plan to improve the business climate and aesthetic appeal of the city. Educational outreach for all

ages is an integral element of each installation. A commission member must be a resident of Palos Heights, be 18 years or older, and possess knowledge and experience related to the arts. Commissioners are appointed by the mayor and serve a term of

three years. Interested persons should send their resumes to the attention of Mayor Robert Straz, City of Palos Heights, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463, or email mayor@palosheights. org

COMMUNITY NOTES Palos Heights Senior Club membership period now open

6300 W. 127th St. Only in January and February is membership open to join the senior club. Dues for the year are $20. Anyone 55 and older with a Palos Heights mailing address is welcome. Transportation if needed is available through the Palos Heights Recreation Department. Cost

is $4 roundtrip. The first meetings of the new club year will be held Jan. 14 and 28. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Benefits of club membership include day trips, informational speakers and live entertainment. Questions? Call 448-7498.

Help to defer property taxes from PLOWS

non-profit agency assisting seniors living in Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth townships.

PLOWS Council on Aging would like seniors, age 65 and older by June 1, to know about a state program that allows qualified persons to defer up to $5,000 annually of the real estate taxes on their personal residence. Many seniors living on fixed incomes find that the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows them the financial freedom to remain in their own home. Deferred taxes are repaid with low interest at the time the property is sold or following the taxpayer’s death. Applications must be filed by March 1. PLOWS trained staff screens seniors for eligibility and assists with the application process at no cost. Call PLOWS Council on Aging at 361-0219 for more information. PLOWS is a

Grandparents raising grandchildren PLOWS support group

ing grandchildren to take advantage of this opportunity. Call PLOWS to register for the sessions or with questions, 361-0219.

New members may join the Palos Heights Senior Club only at its meeting this month and next, held at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays at Moraine Valley Church,

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PLOWS Council on Aging offers a six-session support group for grandparents raising grandchildren starting in January. Each session will have a specific focus, including financial and legal assistance, building relationships, and caring for oneself along the way. Knowledgeable and experienced guest speakers will provide additional information and guidance. The first session will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Palos Township office, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. PLOWS encourages all grandparents rais-

Free CPR classes at Orland Township Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., will hold free CPR classes for seniors on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 1 p.m. The classes will be led by instructors from the Orland Fire Protection District, and certificates will be distributed upon completion. 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 are at www.orlandfire.org. Registration is required. Call 403-4222.

SCHOOL NOTES Orland Township scholarship applications now available

Moraine seeks Distinguished Alumnus nominees Graduates of Moraine Valley Community College who have been successful in their industry or career are being sought for the 2015 Distinguished Alumnus Award. In addition to being named the college’s Distinguished Alumnus, the nominee will be submitted to the statewide Distinguished Alumnus Award program sponsored by the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. The selection committee will consider such factors as outstanding success and distinction in his/her chosen field, humanitarian service that has proven greatly beneficial to society, and continued interest in and support of education and community colleges. A complete list of the award guidelines can be found online at communitycolleges.org/awardsummary. A nomination form can be downloaded from the Moraine Valley website at morainevalley.edu or sent e-mailing Jessica Crotty at crotty@morainevalley.edu. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, to Moraine Valley’s College and Community Relations Office in Building D, Room 106, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. For more information, call 974-5375.

CLEWS preshool open house CLEWS preschool open houses and registration for the 2015-16 school year will be held Sunday, Jan. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. Families of 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds will

Heights Dist.128 preschool screenings Palos Heights School District 128 will conduct a screening for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to 5 years old at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave., on Monday, Jan. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Areas of development assessed include speech and language, gross motor skills, and visual/auditory strengths. A vision and hearing screening will also be conducted. Children will be screened by a diagnostic team of district personnel under the direction of District 128 Administration. Contact the Student Services office at 5971285 to make an appointment or to request additional information.

Chicago Christian High School to host alumni hoops game Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights will host an alumni basketball game this Saturday, Jan. 17, from 4 to 5 p.m. The game will take place before the boys’ basketball games that evening. Any former Knight player interested in playing in the game, should contact Tim Schnyders at 388-7656 or email him at tschnyders@ swchristian.org. “Come out for a great night of fun and fellowship,” he said.

Chgo. Christian High ‘Annie’ reunion The Chicago Christian High School Drama Department invites “Annie” alumni to a reunion on Saturday, Feb. 28. All cast members from the 2004 “Annie” production are invited back to Chicago Christian that day for the current year production and a special reception. All “Annie” alumni are invited to either the matinee show from 2 to 4:30 p.m. or the show at 7 to 9:30 p.m. In between shows, a special reception will be held for both casts. Any 2004 “Annie” alumni will receive a complimentary ticket to this year’s production as well as an invite to the reception. RSVP to Tim Schnyders at tschnyders@ swchristian.org or call him at 388-7656.

Chicago Christian H.S. to host open house Chicago Christian High School will host an open house on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:45 p.m., at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights. Chicago Christian High School is part of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Association, serving Christian families since 1900. Its vision is to be a Christ-centered learning community intent on restoring God’s world. The open house will provide an opportunity to meet the faculty and coaches and attend a variety of section-

als covering topics such as the school’s STEM programs, tuition assistance, and co-curriculars. Everyone is welcome; no need to register for the event. For more information, contact Wilma Persenaire at 388-7656 or visit www.swchristian.org/admissions.

Chgo. Christian prom dress resale Chicago Christian High School will host a prom and elegant dress resale on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights. Shop for a prom or party dress, shoes and purses at discounted prices. For information on how to sell a dress at the sale or any other information, send an email to: cchspromresale@gmail.com

Prom and grad dress resale at Mother McAuley The Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Mothers Club will hold a graduation and prom dress resale this Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the McAuley Annex Community Room of the school, at 3737 W. 99th St. in Chicago. Dresses and gloves will be available for sale. To donate a graduation or prom gown for the sale, dresses must be dry-cleaned. Bridesmaids, party or short dresses will not be accepted. Dresses may be dropped off to the McAuley Main Office or MAC’s Ltd. during normal school business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., through Jan. 14. Sellers will collect 75 percent of the selling price. The remaining 25 percent will benefit the Mother’s Club fundraising efforts. Sellers must complete an information form and dress description form, which can be found on the McAuley website, www.mothermcauley.org. Unsold dresses will be returned to sellers, unless otherwise indicated. Sellers will be notified on Monday, Jan. 19, regarding the status of their item(s). Shoppers can peruse the merchandise on Saturday, Jan. 17. Enter through Annex Door No. 11, located directly to the left of the Auditorium doors. Parking will be available in the west parking lot.

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STUDENT NEWS Sean Trainor, of Palos Heights, made the dean’ list for the fall semester at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo. This honor recognizes students who

have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above. Rockhurst University is one of 28 Catholic, Jesuit universities in the United States.

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on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the library. The Palos Park Public Library • Winter Reading Program: will present the Chansonettes on Chill Out and Read – Winter Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. This Reading is underway through choral group delights audiences Feb. 28. Stop by the Adult Serwith their entertaining program vices Desk to sign up and pick of show tunes and pop standards up the brochure. Participants will in three-part harmony. be entered into a prize drawing. Call the library to register at • Thursday @ the Movies 448-1530 or visit the library on- The Library will show the film line at www.palosparklibrary.org. “Words and Pictures” on ThursThe library is at 12330 Forest day, Jan. 22. Showings will take Glen Blvd. in Palos Park. place at 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. This film is Rated PG-13; 111 minutes. Heights library • Get The Facts About Ebola upcoming programs – Three professors from the dis• Featured service - Free Fax- ciplines of microbiology, nursing, ing and Scanning. The library is and political science will be here able to provide patrons with free on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. faxing and scanning. Bring your to discuss the recent outbreak of document, and you will have the the Ebola virus. option to scan it and save it to a • Are You Afraid of Windows flash drive, send it as an attach- 8? – Steve from Computer Greeks ment to an email, or fax it. This will give an overview of Micservice is available on both the rosoft’s latest operating system, first and second floors. Windows 8, on Monday, Jan. 19 The following clubs meet at at 6:30 p.m. the Palos Heights Public Library, • Internet Basics – Learn es12501 S. 71st Ave. No registra- sential aspects of the World Wide tion necessary. Web in our new Technology Lab • Needle Club – Bring your on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. Baprojects to the Needle Club, sic mouse and keyboarding skills and enjoy the company of oth- required. Space is limited for this ers while working, on Tuesday, class – Please register online at Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. www.palosheightslibrary.org or New members always welcome. call the Adult Services Reference • Mah Jongg – Meet at the Desk at 708-448-1473. Library and bring your game • FAFSA Seminar – Gerald to play American Mah Jongg Knight, CPA/MBA/MSA will on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. explore ways to qualify and Novice and experienced players apply for federal student aid on welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. • Scrabble Club - Play ScrabFor information on upcomble with other enthusiasts of ing programs, visit the website game. Scrabble Club will meet at www.palosheightslibrary.org Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. and view our online calendar. • Tuesday Evening Book Dis- All programs are free and open cussion – The Tuesday Evening to the public unless otherwise Book Discussion will discussT:3.75”noted. Registration is required “Burial Rites” by Hannah Kent as noted and always encouraged.

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Monday-Saturday. Find programs in the brochure on pages 9-14 or check out the brochure on the Recreation Departments website www.palosheightsrec.org. Registration for classes is going on now. Register online or at the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Any questions please call 361-1807.

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Applications for the 2015 Orland Township scholarship program are now available at the township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. The program will give numerous awards to the class of 2015 totaling $16,500: one $2,000 scholarship, eight $1,000 scholarships and 13 $500 scholarships. The township scholarship foundation will select and award scholarship recipients based on a combination of the applicant’s leadership skills, dedication to community service, academic focus, participation in extracurricular activities, recommendations from school representatives, references from volunteer supervisors or employers, an assigned essay question response and any other pertinent information requested within the application. Students faced with hardships will be given strong consideration. Eligible applicants must reside within the boundaries of Orland Township, applicants must be graduating high school seniors and recipients awarded scholarships must enroll as full-time students at a college, university, trade or vocational school. Additional criteria may be obtained within the application. Scholarship applications completed in their entirety must be delivered by Friday, Feb. 27, to Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. The township is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. An additional scholarship opportunity is also available at Orland Township: applications for the Township Officials of Illinois Scholarship are available at www. orlandtwp.org or at the township office. Applications are due by Sunday, March 1, 2015 and should be mailed to Township Officials of Illinois, Attn.: Scholarship Committee, 3217 Northfield Drive, Springfield,Illinois 62702. For more information, call 403-4222.

see the classroom and meet the staff to learn more about this program. C.L.E.W.S. Preschool offers small class sizes, where learning is developmentally appropriate, hands-on, fun, and incorporates individualized educational activities. C.L.E.W.S. provides experiences that enrich each child’s cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development with caring experienced teachers in a loving and nurturing Christian environment. If you attend the open house, applications and registration fees will be accepted. Placement will be confirmed as you register. C.L.E.W.S. is located in the Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park. For more, call 349-0171, Director Patti Bareither, or visit the website clewspreschool.com.

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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Better safe than slippery Midas will check your tires and otherwise keep you going despite cold, ice and snow By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

In a humorous, 11-second video that has gone viral in the last week--with more than 1.2 million YouTube views--a miniature pig tries to walk, but instead slips and slides down an icy sidewalk. Beyond the chuckles, meteorologists use the snippet to illustrate winter weather, health and safety officials use it to illustrate the dangers of walking on ice. Auto care expert Walter Bratcher saw the video and posted this to his Facebook page: “From now on, if someone needs tires, I am going to tell them if they don’t get them, they will be sliding like a pig on ice.” Bratcher sheepishly acknowledged the post in a conversation last week with The Regional News at his family’s Midas shop, 14810 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park— one of 11 Midas businesses owned by Bratcher Enterprises, a company that started in 1985 when Walter’s late father, James, and his mother, Dorotha, purchased a Midas in Crestwood. “Yeah, I wrote that,” he said with a smile. “But it’s true, really.

A hot car on a cold day—a red 1969 Dodge Coronet--is shown oﬀ by Walter Bratcher of Bratcher Enterprises. The shop services a wide range of vehicles, from subcompacts to trucks and buses, from everyday vehicles to hobby cars. Photos by Tim Hadac

That’s what’s legal. You could ac- “When coolant goes bad, the ph some auto shops cut the washer

Orland Park Midas staﬀ and customers share a laugh on a cold Friday tually get a ticket for having tread changes. It turns acidic, it actually fluid they sell with water to cut morning. Walter Bratcher (kneeling, with beard) praised his staﬀ as highly less than that. When you have that eats up the inside of the engine. corners and save money, something experienced and capable. little tread, your stopping distance It’ll eat aluminum, eat it away Bratcher Midas shops do not.

If your tires aren’t in good shape, you’re going to be sliding when you otherwise wouldn’t be.” Regarding tires, Bratcher recommends that people bring their vehicles into a shop and have them looked at by experts. “But if they can’t, it’s as simple as taking a quarter or a penny and using it to measure the depth of the tread of

your tire,” he said. “The quarter is what you should use. You want to the tire to cover any part of President Washington’s head, and that’s 4/32 of an inch [from the edge of the coin]. If any part of his head is covered, you’re good,” he continued. “With the penny, Lincoln’s head is 2/32 of an inch,” Bratcher said.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

What does 2015 hold in store for investors? If you’re an investor, you probably had a pretty good year in 2014. But what’s in store for 2015? It’s essentially impossible to make precise predictions about the performance of the financial markets — but it is possible to identify those economic conditions and market forces that may help shape the outcomes in the investment world for 2015. And by paying close attention to these conditions and forces, you can gain some valuable insights as to what investment moves might make sense for you. Here are a few of these moves to consider: • Consider adding stocks. With stock prices having climbed higher and higher for more than five years, you might be wondering if it’s time to scale back on your ownership of equities. After all, no “bull” market lasts forever. Still, some factors point to continued strength for stocks over the long term. First, we are seeing signs of improving economic growth; employment gains and low oil prices are giving consumers more confidence, leading to a boost in spending. Second, corporate earnings —a key driver of stock prices — were quite strong in the second half of 2014, and companies appear poised to show more good results in 2015. And third, stocks — at least, large-company stocks — are still reasonably valued, as measured by their price-to-earnings ratios (P/E). Given these factors, you might want to think about adding quality stocks to your holdings — assuming, of course, that these stocks can help meet your needs for a balanced portfolio. And be aware that even the most favorable conditions can’t assure a continued run-up in stock prices. • Prepare for rising interest rates. For several years, interest rates have been at, or near, historical lows. Given the strengthening economy, and the decreased need for stimulus, the Federal Reserve may well raise short-term interest rates in 2015, perhaps as early as this summer. But longterm rates may start rising even before then, so you may want to take a close look at your bonds and other fixed-rate investments. As you probably know, when interest rates rise, the value of existing bonds typically falls, because investors won’t

is that much greater—it can actually double--and you become a danger to yourself, your passengers and others on the road.” Beyond ensuring that tires are in good condition, Bratcher and crew say that the biggest concerns in winter are wipers, the battery and then fluids. “The coolant is the most important fluid to change,” he said.

Finally, Bratcher reminded everyone to carry emergency supplies in a vehicle, especially during winter. “A blanket to keep warm, a flare, a flashlight with fresh batteries, a fully charged cell phone, all the things you need to keep yourself safe in the short run and summon emergency assistance at the same time. A little extra coolant is also a good idea.”

COMINGS & GOINGS

Sal’s Cheesesteak moves to Justice

Sal’s Famous CheeseSteak moved last year into a new home in Justice after 10 years at 78th Street and Cicero Avenue near Ford City Mall. “The rent was getting too high and the landlord didn’t want to negotiate,” said Salim Bal, who decided to move the restaurant closer to home. “I didn’t want to sign another 10-year lease with yearly rent increases,” Bal said. “I have lived in the area all my life so I decided to move here.” The store is holding a clearance sale until it closes. He closed the shop and reopened at 8025 W. The retailer closed more than 125 stores in 79th St. in the shopping center at the corner of 2014 and will have shuttered at least 225 by the 79th Street and Roberts Road in Justice. Edward Jones Investments end of this year. Sal’s is a family affair. A store employee said Staples locations in Or“It’s me, my wife and the kids,” he said. pay full price for your bonds when they can get land Park and Frankfort would be staying open. He said the move has been good for business. newly issued ones that pay higher rates. One way The closings are part of a pattern of consol“Everything on the menu is the same and even to combat the effects of rising rates is to build a idations in the office supply business as stores a little cheaper because the price of doing busi“ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate – and no longer need as much floor space to sell the ness here is cheaper than in Chicago,” Bal said. long-term bonds. Bal said the new shop is about 960 square feet supplies and electronics that schools and busi• Look for investment opportunities abroad. Al- and has a front dining room that has six tables nesses purchase. though economic growth has been slow in parts Office Depot, which merged in 2013 with and another six high stools. of the world, especially China, many countries OfficeMax, is in the process of closing 400 He said the shop’s specialty is a Philly cheeshave now initiated policies to spur economic stores in the United States. esteak but its extensive menu also includes hot growth. These actions can create opportunities dogs, hamburgers, gyros, grilled chicken and for international equity investments. The world If you see a new business in town or wonder salads. of global investing can be complex, though, so what happened to an old favorite, drop me a Bal said he also offers carryout and he will before taking action, you may want to consult line at bobbong@hotmail.com. deliver within two miles of the plaza. with a financial professional. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. MonThere are no guarantees, but by following in other parts of the Southland at www.southday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the above suggestions, you may be able to take landbusinessnews.com. Sunday. advantage of what looks to be a fairly favorable For information, call 708-728-0725 or visit investment environment for 2015. While you the website at www.salsfamousshould make most of your investment decisions cheesesteak.com. based on long-term considerations, it’s always a good idea to be attuned to what’s happening in Summit OKs the world around you — and to respond appronew business priately. Summit trustees this week Investing in stocks involves risks. The value approved a business license for of your shares will fluctuate and you may lose Different Mobile, which will First Midwest Bank (as of Jan. 12) money. Special risks are inherent to international do business as a Boost wireless RATES APR POINTS investing, including those related to currency retail/payment center. The office 30-year fixed 3.875 3.922 0 fluctuations and foreign political and economic will be located at 7520 W. 63rd 15-year fixed 3.125 3.394 0 events. St. 30-year fixed Jumbo 4.125 4.170 0

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Staples to close store

Office supply store chain Staples will close its Tinley Park store on Saturday, at 16189 S. Harlem Ave. in the Tinley Park Plaza.

FASHION CHAT

Bowie and Copenhagen to our rescue A sort of fashion funk – call it a shlump — tends to arise in the early-year months. Perhaps we fall into a sartorial version of Seasonal Affect Disorder by which we see everything arrayed in a dismal and uninspiring light. These sufferers probably do not own enough charcoal gray to respond to the amount they are feeling. Another case may involve the contents of one’s entire closet becoming essentially obsolete for the time being as the weather feels far too cold to logically conceive of wearing most of its garments. These victims may want to look put-together as per the normal stance, but they are forced to concede to looking warm and (likely unappealingly) utilitarian. A puffy and swishy blob of a coat is to fashion expression as oil is to water. What are suffering fashionistos and fashionistas to do? We need to adapt! We must force an evolution of our dressing during the year in order to address this weather dictated canyon of gloom. For inspiration, we can look to none other than the world-renowned chameleon, David Bowie. Recently exulted in an exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art, David Robert Jones has also been known as

and cause leaks and all kinds of problems.” Beyond that, motorists should ensure that a vehicle’s “hoses are not spongy and belts are not dried out, filters are not blocked,” Bratcher added. “We’re seeing people coming in with their [window] washer fluid bottles frozen and the squirters on their wiper blades frozen.” He explained that

CAROLINE FOREMAN Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane and the Thin White Duke. He has been recognized as both a dapper gentleman and a stylish freak. During his 45 or so years of creating music, David Bowie has been as much of a fashion innovator as a musical vanguard. He has broken style barriers, experimented with symmetry, color, texture, eclecticism and acted as the bold agent provocateur of androgynous fashion expression. In conjunction, throughout his impression-making career, Bowie has been seemingly indifferent about viewer reactions, so long as people did enjoy the energy and freedom of his novel creativity. We can channel this Bowiesque inspiration into fashions from the runways of Copenhagen Fashion Week. For this season, designers embraced every shapely

hyperbole. Garments of large and angular structure dominated runways alongside graphic jumpsuits and separates. Designers, especially Anne Sofie Madsen and Henrik Vibskov, offered an exaggerated and colorful perspective on dressing for men and women. There were oversized moto jackets, seemingly arbitrary additions of large and bold furs, combat style ankle boots and a winterized approach to the sportswear trend. Layers played upon other layers effortlessly without rhyme or reason. Vibskov even gave us riffs on Kansai Yamamoto’s avant-garde kimonos and the printed bodysuits worn notably during Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust tour. These creations are excellent springboards for our endeavor to inject a bit of zeal and creativity into our dressing in order to eliminate the bitter, early-year style funk, or shlump. In an approach solidified by Bowie, we can harness the freedom to experiment with new shapes, and play around with textures, layers and gender styles. Experiment with proportions, throw in offbeat elements like glamorous sportswear, and before you realize it, your wardrobe will enjoy some exciting fashion ch-ch-ch-ch-changes!

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Jerry Monnett, Orland Park public servant, PICK OF THE LITTER helped form Pioneer youth football program Pet insurance worth considering this year Gerald “Jerry” Monnett, a fomer Orland Park police commissioner and Public Works director who was a founder of the Orland Park Pioneer football program, died on Dec. 28 in Ocala, Fla. He was 79. “My dad started the Orland Park Pioneers with Pat Franz in 1976,” said Darren Monnett, the third of Jerry Monnett’s four sons. The elder Monnett and Franz are credited with starting one of Orland Park’s longest running youth sports groups. In the mid 1970s, Franz was the village’s first director of the newly formed Recreation Department, having proposed the department’s creation to the Village Board. Mr. Monnett was the village’s director of public works. “My dad and Mrs. Franz presented the idea of a youth football program to the Village Board and when it was approved, my dad got the equipment, started setting up the teams and got the field ready,” Monnett said. “He also coached for several years,” he added. Jerry Monnett’s two younger sons played Pioneer Football as did two of his grandsons, Jared and Jake Monnett. Mr. Monnett grew up in Chicago and Worth. After graduating from Eisenhower High School in Blue Island, he served in the Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956, being discharged at the rank of corporal. He served in the Marine Corps Reserves until 1961. Mr. Monnett married the former Shirley Dickey on May 10, 1957 and the couple moved to Orland Park on Dec. 1, 1958. They lived on Hibiscus Drive for 12 years before moving to a home on West Avenue. Jerry Monnett served as an Orland Park police officer and as police commissioner from 1960 until the early 70s when he was named director of public works, where he served until 1982. When he left the village, Monnett joined a partnership with Cooper Auto Salvage, an Orland Park business that had relocated to Gardner, Illinois. He then managed C & D Auto until his retirement. Shirley and Jerry Monnett moved to Ocala, Florida in 2000. “Jerry was also of the first Pioneer football coaches,” Franz recalled. “He helped with ordering the equipment, getting men to volunteer and spent many hours getting the program started,” she said. “We named the program the Pioneers because it was formed in 1976, during the country’s bi-centennial,” Franz explained. Franz remembered the support Monnett provided for youth sports in the growing community. “As public works director, Jerry helped the Recreation Department by supplying the manpower necessary to maintain the softball and football fields and setting up for events,” Franz recalled. “He might have complained but always did what we asked,” Franz said smiling, adding, “The Recreation Department was his favorite place to stop for a coffee break.” “Our sons were very proud to play in the program that their grandfather helped create,” Darren Monnett said. Like their father Darren, Jared and Jake Monnett are both kickers. Jared plays for Sandburg High

Longtime Orland Park resident Jerry Monnett passed away in Ocala, Florida on December 28. Along with being a former Orland Park police oﬃcer and commissioner, Monnett was director of public works for the village and is credited with helping to create the now 38 year old Orland Park Pioneer Football and Cheerleading Program.

Last week we presented a list of possible New Year’s resolutions for pet owners who use veterinary services. Perhaps one of the most important was left out. An additional resolution would be: I will purchase pet insurance this year (or at least seriously consider it). When I graduated a generation ago, veterinarians were typically poor businessmen and women. Some of us still are! We were taught virtually nothing in vet school about business. We were taught to diagnose and treat illnesses and any talk of money was never mentioned. Upon graduation most vets knew little about business, but it is the business and money School and Jake recently ended his last Pioneer decisions of practice that dictate season being in eighth grade. Darren Monnett went most of what occurs on a daily on to play for Sandburg High School Football and basis in the building. Southwest then at Northern Illinois University. He now trains Airlines moves a person from kickers across the country in addition to his fullpoint A to point B. Behind that time job. move of the person from, say “The Pioneers gave me a good foundation and Chicago to Miami, are thouit’s a great program with alumni who have gone sands of business decisions. A on to enjoy outstanding football careers,” Monnett veterinarian moves a dog from said. The Orland Park Pioneers count among their illness to health. Behind that alumni Northwestern Football Coach and former move are hundreds of business player Pat Fitzgerald and Michael Schofield of the decisions and unseen costs. Denver Broncos. In the old days, veterinari“My dad was very happy with how far the Pioans would have their staff call neers have come,” Monnett said, “Over the years, other clinics and ask what their they’ve had great adults involved with the program fees for such and such service and a number of players have gone on to play high were and set their own fees school, college and even pro ball.” accordingly. When I was a Monnett added, “Steve Budick, who is the boys’ young employed vet, a couple athletic director and has coached for the last 15 of times a year I’d see my boss years, played Pioneer ball as a kid, played for in North Carolina or Michigan Marist, at the University of Wisconsin – Madison get together for “dinner” with and for the Green Bay Packers. There’s a lot of all of the other local vets and history with the Orland Park Pioneers.” I’m sure this was for price-fixJerry Monnett is survived by his wife of 57 ing. “Hey Charlie, what do you years, Shirley; four sons, Greg, Mark (Renee), Dar- charge for a splenectomy?” ren (Jennifer) and Ric (Irene) and eight grandchilNowadays there is no need dren, Kyle, Brendan, Tony, Alyssa, Graciela, Jared, for backroom phone calls or Jake and Zachary. secret nighttime get-togethers. “My dad was very involved with Orland Park All one has to do is to look and he really liked the community feel of the town at published benefits schedback then,” Darren Monnett said. “Everybody knew ules available to owners of pet everybody. Kids would play in the neighborhoods insurance policies. My impresand you knew there was a parent keeping an eye sion from the reading I do on on them,” he recalled. veterinary online forums is that The Monnett family will receive friends at the there is a “silent conversation” Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 taking place across the nation West 151st Street in Orland Park today (Thursday), in veterinary clinics as a result from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. of this readily available information on fees nationwide. — Margie Owens-Klotz Veterinarians, especially those in non-corporate practices, are seeing that the fees they charge are way below what an insurance company is willing to reimburse the owner. I am unaware of any pet insurance companies that Irene H. Miller 10. Interment was private. Irene H. Miller, 99, of Orland Park, died on Jan. Mr. Ross is survived by his wife, Judith; his pay veterinarians directly (and 6 at palos Community Hospital in Palos heights. daughter, Sara Drew; and his brother, David Ross. I would not be comfortable Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel funeral Mr. Ross was born in St. Louis, Mo. He was in with that), with payments being home in Orland Park on Jan. 9. A funeral service sales. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam war. made directly to the clients. I am reading comments online was held at the funeral home on Jan. 10. Interment from veterinarians questioning was held at Cedar Park Cemetery. Jacqueline L. Stoltz Miss Miller is survived by two nieces. Jacqueline L. Stoltz, nee Bousman, 76, of Palos why they should keep their fees 20 to 40 percent below what an Miss Miller was born in Chicago. She was a Park, died on Jan. 1 at home. retired librarian for a school district. Visitation was held at Schmaedeke Funeral Home insurance company states is a in Worth on Jan. 4. A funeral service was held at fair fee to charge. Not having pet insurance is a Eugene A. Ross the funeral home on Jan. 5. Burial was at Evergreen choice. Young Phil was in the Eugene “Gene” A. Ross, 68, of Palos Cemetery. Park, died on Jan. 2. Mrs. Stoltz is survived by her daughters, Debora clinic this morning with his 7 – Visitation was held at Colonial Chap- Moch, Susan Hortsman and Dawn Longo, eight year – old golden retriever who has several concurrent illnesses. el funeral home in Orland Park on grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jan. 10. A funeral service was held Mrs. Stoltz was born in Chicago. She was a His dog has initially been treated at a large clinic in Naperville at trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park on Jan. secretary. and so far Phil’s expenses are around $2,900. In our exam here today, he told me that he fortunately had purchased pet insurance last year at $47 per Wayside Chapel Palos Park this Sunday at The Center, 12700 dren of any ages. Refreshments and month. He said his phone bill is Southwest Highway in Palos Park. fellowship follow the service. For $200 per month and his cable A Sunday morning Family Led by the Rev. Chris Hopkins, more information, call The Center bill is $180 per month. The pet insurance company will pay 80 Service will be held at 10 a.m. the service for families with chil- at 361-3650. percent of this new $2,900 cost. Years ago most people thought pet insurance was a LEGAL NOTICE joke. They thought it would be VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK a passing fad and never stand PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE the test of time. Those who Hearing screenings The Zoning Board of Appeals Committee of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, IL has thought that way were wrong. at Orland Township scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, IL to consider the These companies are well-fundfollowing: South Suburban Hearing Health ed and run by smart businessCenter will be at Orland Township, men and women. I believe the ZBA 2015 – 02: The owner, Mr. Robert Deisinger, requests a front yard setback variation of 31.18 feet from the required 96.18 feet from Chapter 1268.02(e)(1) of the Village Code of 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., to conduct silent conversation will continue Ordinances to allow the construction of a new single family home on the property commonly free hearing screenings on Wednes- and that the trend in veterinary known as 12203 S. 88th Avenue in Palos Park. medicine will be to slowly raise day, Feb. 4, from 1 to 3 p.m. The site is legally described as follows: The South ½ of North ½ of Lot 6 in Winslow Orland Hearing Aid Center, fees to the levels the insurance Mahaffay’s Subdivision of Southwest ¼ of Northwest ¼ Section 26, Township 37 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. 12910 S. LaGrange Road, will companies are willing to pay. also be conducting free hearing It’s all about choice. 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John Siddons, president of Terry’s Leisure Living in Orland Park, congratulates Gregg Kunes, son of Sandy and Terry Kunes of Palos Park, on his first-place performance at the Will County Drift Busters Snowmobile races held in New Lenox. The annual event is sponsored by the New Lenox Lions Club. Kunes finished first in two classes while riding on a Rupp 340 II Nitro. He is the oldest of eight Kunes children. He attends Northwood Institute in Midland, Mich., where he is majoring in business.

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Advertising manager Marilyn Shaw represented The Regional News and The Reporter Newspaper at Moraine Valley Community College’s celebration of the first anniversary of its elegant Fine and Performing Arts Center Sunday night. The event was hosted by the MVCC Foundation, the organization responsible for much of the center’s funding. [Foundation President Matthew Walsh is also shown.]

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Half marathon flying high with 900-plus early birds Jeff Prestinario probably wanted to turn a couple of cartwheels and execute a backflip or two but he’s not as spry as he used to be. The co-founder of the annual half marathon that runs mainly through Palos Heights and features runners from all over the area, was trying to keep a happy face last Friday when the race’s committee members got together for their first meeting at the Recreation Center in Palos Heights. But there was a lot to be glum about. Before the meeting, he admitted that for the second year in a row, there existed a possibility that the race would be shut down. During the meeting, he told the committee heads that last year’s race lost money and drew less than 1,500 runners despite hosting two races – the half marathon and a 10K race – for the first time. At its peak, Prestinario said, the half marathon on its own drew 2,100. In 2014, he said, the half marathon portion drew about 1,100 runners, which was the lowest in the history of the event. Oh, and to make life a little tougher for Prestinario and co-founder Mel Diab, the town of Frankfort decided to get into the half marathon game. The first half-marathon in that community will take place April 25 and run through the historic downtown area and Old Plank Trail – eight days before the eighth running of the First Midwest Bank event in Palos in May 3. That news was bound to take away a chunk of runners from Frankfort, New Lenox and Mokena from the Palos event. It was also going to threaten to grab away runners from Orland Park and Tinley Park as well. On paper, things were not looking all

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JEFF VORVA that great. But he had 922 reasons to brighten his day. Jennifer Griffin, a member of the Chicago Special Events Management group that runs the half marathon on race day, gave the committee the report that 922 people had already signed up for the 2015 races – many taking advantage of an online early bird sign-up special. It was met with applause and a few hoots. “I was excited to hear that!” an obviously excited Prestinario after the meeting. “When I heard that number, I was extremely excited. Last year, we had less than 1,500 for both races. Now we’re at [922]? And it’s January? That’s amazing.’’ And 23 of the early entrants are from Frankfort. There are also runners who signed up from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and New Jersey. A few months ago, Diab, who was in Florida running in a race and not at Friday’s meeting, and Prestinario mulled shutting down the race because of the setbacks. But all is well, now. “There’s always that question mark but when you get everyone on board, things can work out and things fall into place,” Prestinario said. “Everybody is excited about the race. Good things are happening and we need more good things. There are

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Frankfort’s Scott Conry shown in the 2014 race in Palos Heights, however, is one of the 922 who signed up.

a lot of bad things going on in the world and we need more good things.’’ Interestingly, people like Prestinario and Diab are goodwill ambassadors for running and the previous success of the half marathon in Palos has had other communities – including Frankfort – trying to take runners away for their own races. While I would suggest something outlandish and goofy as having people run in Santa suits in the spring or even their birthday suits to drum up interest as a novelty, that’s not going to happen. Prestinario said he is hoping that the open roads on the course and thousands of fans who come out and cheer the runners will make athletes want to come back to the Palos race. “More and more races are popping up all the time,” Prestinario said. “You have to do something to promote and market the race. We will have to work a little harder to bring the runners to our race. I think we’re going to be all right. We’re back to shooting for 2,000 again.’’

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We all know the wonderful WHATIZIT? wizards know their food. We get a lot of submissions when the photo is of some delicacy – or even fast food. But the wizards are on point when it comes to junk food that isn’t even from around here. We had many correct guesses that last week’s photo was a sign at an In-N-Out burger joint in Anaheim, where the shutterbug was watching his son play volleyball in a national tournament in early January. On Jan. 4, the shutterbug and his family were on a beach and the temperature was 72 degrees, hours before the plane ride home. He arrived at O’Hare at 2 a.m. to wind chills that were 20 degrees below zero. At that point, the shutterbug was wishing he was back in Anaheim stuﬃng his face with an In-N-Out double cheeseburger. Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky were in the first IN with the right answer and added “Yummy!!!” as a comment. Others who ordered up winners were Chicago Ridge’s Rick Towner and Dana Oswald, Palos Heights’ Crystine Busch, Walter Mlynarski and Mary Alice Dahm, Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl, Jan Merchantz and Vince Vizza, Worth’s Celeste Cameron, Donna Hirsch (who added “Wish I had one now”) and Gene Sikora, Oak Forest’s John Obler and Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum, and Jane Foley. Henrietta Mysliwiec of Evergreen Park shared this memory: “I remember that I went to only one In- N-Out with my brother and family on way back from Tahoe to San Francisco (eyes closed as I am afraid of heights),” she wrote. “They stopped in a town I never heard of for a hamburger. The place was lined up outside with customers. I can’t wait to go back to eat at one of the In-N-Out restaurants in San Jose, San Francisco, or any place in between those cities. But I will never go up a mountain 8,000 to 11,000 feet ever again.’’ This week’s clue could be a lyric to a Chumbawamba song: “I get knocked down, but I get up again.’’ Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net with WHATIZIT in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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Lake Katherine is encouraging people to dress warmly and get outdoors for at least 30 minutes a day to beat the winter blues away. Share your photos of outdoor pursuits with Lake Katherine’s friends on Facebook and Twitter.

Lake Katherine invites wintertime fun photos With up to 6 percent of Americans suffering from seasonal depression, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanical Gardens in Palos Heights has launched its ‘Beat The Winter Blues’ campaign. As Lake Katherine’s annual Winterfest, scheduled for Feb. 7, approaches, the nature center is encouraging people to venture outside to enjoy just 30 minutes of fresh air and natural light a day. Lake Katherine’s army of Facebook, Twitter Instagram followers are being encouraged to join the campaign by sharing happy snapshots of their outdoor pursuits with the hashtags #BluesBusting and #MyLakeKatherine. “Being active in nature is a great happiness booster and stress reliever,” says Lake Katherine’s operations manager Gareth Blakesley. “As long as you dress appropriately

and are vigilant in making sure you feel comfortable, short bouts of walking, running, snow-shoeing or skiing can greatly improve your sense of well-being. “Winterfest comes at a time when most people are trying to hunker down for winter but at Lake Katherine we believe the best way to get through winter is to embrace the season and get outside. Nature is perennial and as a consequence Lake Katherine is open year round. “Light or brisk exercise can release feel-good endorphins and observing wildlife can prompt feelings of contentment and happiness. Spotting diving ducks in the Cal Sag Channel, buffleheads ruffling their feathers on the lake or majestic bald eagles swooping by could be the ultimate mood booster.”

Winterfest, Lake Katherine’s annual festival, will take place on Saturday, Feb. 7, fom noon to 4 p.m. Attractions include animals from the Big Run Wolf Ranch, hayrides, crafts, face-painting, snowshoeing and an ice rescue display. Entry costs $5 a ticket with no fee for children three and under. Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is an 85-acre non-profit park that includes woodlands, prairie, wetlands, gardens and a 10-acre lake. An estimated 100,000 people come to the park each year to hike, jog, walk their dogs or to simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens and the abundant opportunities to see wildlife. Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. — Lake Katherine Nature Center

The Foresters Camera Club helps beginners to pros hone photo skills The Foresters Camera Club, an Highland, Ind., will show attendees the do’s and don’ts, the in’s established group of serious amand outs of processing images. In ateur to semi-pro photographers, is seeking new members with addition he will show the process similar experience to join of transforming ordinary images into stunning quality pictures the fun. suitable for hanging in a gallery. If you are a photogFCC’s followrapher passionate about creating ing meeting on artistic imagTuesday, Feb. es, familiar 3, is a competiwith a comtion meeting to puter, use an which the public SLR or adis invited to drop vanced digital in and see the latest camera, the club images entered in compemay meet your tition from FCC members. needs. The special category will Meetings be “Urban/Rural Decay.” are held at 7 As always, the public is p.m. on the first encouraged to view and third Tuesdays the club’s webof the month, Septemsite often for ber through May, at further upPalos United Methodist dates and Church, 121st Street and information Harlem Avenue, in Palos for workPhoto by Bill Parkinson Heights. shops and planned Bill Parkinson, of Orland Park, won the Foresters Camera The club offers intermedi- Club’s most recent print of the month contest in the field trips at http:// ate to advanced photography digital projected image (dpi) open category with foresterscameraclub. programs, field trips, monthly his “Christmas Rose.” org/ or by contacting competitions, refreshments, and Club Past President Bob fellowship. The club belongs to The Foresters’ next meeting will Dietz 921-0208 or President Kelly the Chicago Area Camera Clubs be held Tuesday, Jan. 20. Mike Johnson at 420-0082. Association (CACCA) and Photo- Colby of the Oak Lawn Camera graphic Society of America (PSA). Club and Calumet Camera Club of —Foresters Camera Club

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Rugged schedule paying off for Knights By Ken Karrson Easy doesn’t always do it. Taking the path of least resistance can often result in the fewest rewards. That’s why Kevin Pittman chose to have Chicago Christian travel a different route. Instead of matching up with programs from similar-sized schools, the Knights went bigger when it came to holiday-tournament opponents. Christian made its initial appearance in District 218’s Thanksgiving event and then took a trip to Romeoville at Christmas, but in neither instance did the Knights receive immediate gratification. That was never Pittman’s main goal, however. “Would I love to be over .500 [right now]?” he said. “Of course, but iron sharpens iron. We got tested against a lot of different styles. “It’s nice to feel good about winning a trophy, but if we didn’t get better those tournaments and trophies don’t mean a thing. We’re trying to prepare for the postseason and I look at our [six tourney] losses as the growing pains you go through.” Christian did salvage its Romeoville stay with a solid win over Shepard and then carried momentum from that into last Tuesday’s Metro Suburban Conference clash with Elmwood Park. Inflicting the most harm on the Tigers was Trevor Wolterink, whose all-around performance keyed the Knights’ 53-36 conquest in Palos Heights. Wolterink wound up with a game-high 28 points on 8-of-15 shooting, but just as important were his nine rebounds and six blocks. Pittman wasn’t sure if the latter figure represented a

single-game school record, but he had no doubt about the impact of those rejections. Four of them derailed first-quarter possessions, and with three miscues also mixed in Elmwood Park went through a prolonged dry spell. Wolterink also chipped in five of his points and was one of five Christian scorers during the period. “He had an unbelievable game,” Pittman said of Wolterink, who was repositioned in the Knights’ press and became the last line of interior defense. “He made me look smarter than I am. We dictated everything in that quarter and were rolling.” Having forced a total of nine turnovers in the first eight minutes and with a 16-2 lead in hand entering the second period, Christian (7-8, 4-2) was unquestionably in command. But it didn’t stay there. Oh, the Tigers never really posed a serious threat, but they didn’t completely collapse either. Elmwood Park outscored the Knights by slight margins in each of the middle two frames and climbed within nine at one point of the fourth quarter. “We got away from what we were doing and we gave that team hope,” Pittman said. “That’s a big jump getting over that hump [by] going from a double-digit lead to single digits. “We want to systematically take a team out [of contention], but we wanted to score 10 points on the first possession [of the second period]. I was disappointed with our lack of patience offensively and our gambling on defense.” That defense was still good enough to cause 22 turnovers in all and limit the Tigers to a 30 percent success rate from the

field. Christian wasn’t a whole lot better in either category (17 and 36 percent, respectively), but it benefited from an 11-point edge at the foul line (14-3) and six-rebound advantage (35-29). Fifteen of the Knights’ boards were secured off the offensive glass. “Our rebounding numbers have been getting respectably better,” Pittman said. “Threes are never going to be our main weapon and we were definitely the [more] aggressive team going to the paint. “[And] we’re getting better with our ball movement. We had 11 assists and at times our cutting and passing was as good as I’ve seen from a Chicago Christian team in a long time.” Bradford Fitzpatrick dished out five of those assists and also grabbed eight rebounds. Jay Spencer had eight points and a teambest 11 boards and freshman Jack Ellison also scored eight. This game was initially supposed to be the first of two scheduled for the Knights last week, but they had moved a conference encounter with Timothy Christian up into December to accommodate the Trojans. With its next contest not slated until Saturday versus Luther North, Chicago Christian has had a somewhat unusual amount of down time early in the new year. “It was OK,” Pittman said. “At this point of the season it was nice to have that kind of break.”

Statistics Elmwood Park 2 11 10 13 - 36 Chicago Christian 16 10 8 19 - 53 Chicago Christian Scoring: Wolterink 28, Ellison 8, Spencer 8, Decker 4, Fitzpatrick 3, Washington 2. Rebounds: Spencer 11, Wolterink 9, Fitzpatrick 8. Assists: Fitzpatrick 5. Steals: Parker 3.

Surviving the cold (shooting) Chargers manage to overcome Spartans despite inaccuracy By Ken Karrson A winter coat and hat will help ward off some of nature’s chill. But how does a basketball team cope with icy shooting? Wrapping itself with some good defense is one recommended way. And that’s the method Stagg used last Tuesday to compensate for an evening-long bout of inaccuracy versus Oak Lawn. While Chargers coach John Daniels joked that he never thought he’d be talking about a win after his team posted a field-goal percentage of 34, he was able to do so because Stagg coerced the Spartans into an even-worse 32 percent success rate. Little separated the two teams elsewhere either, but the Chargers did hold one significant edge: They got to the line 26 times and converted 19 free throws, a far cry from Oak Lawn’s 7-of-10 effort. “I thought both teams played hard, but we attacked the rim a little bit more,” Daniels said. “But we could never really put it away.” Daniels was speaking in terms of turning the contest into a romp, but Stagg also never faced a big threat from the Spartans. Oak Lawn did tally over half of its points in the fourth quarter, but the Chargers amassed 23 themselves to secure a 58-50 triumph. “I thought [Spartans coach] Jason [Rhodes] did a nice job of prepping for us,” Daniels said. “I see a lot of growth in them the last few years, but they’re not as deep as they’ve been in the past.” One guy who definitely caught Photo by Jeff Vorva Daniels’ attention was senior Josh Things get physical as Oak Lawn’s Josh Prince (left) and Stagg’s Prince, who paced Oak Lawn with Brett Stratinsky fight for position during last Tuesday night’s 16 points. He also chipped in five nonconference game. The visiting Chargers finished the evening (Continued on page 3) with their third straight win, 58-50.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Evergreen Park’s Isaac Matthews wears a look of disgust after a teammate whistled for a foul Friday night at Oak Forest. The Mustangs weren’t any happier at the end of the South Suburban Conference crossover game as they dropped a 61-42 verdict to the Bengals.

Start is their finish Another sluggish beginning dogs Mustangs By Ken Karrson Finishing what is started is commendable Starting poorly, however, can sometimes finish off an entity prematurely. That’s essentially what happened to Evergreen Park Friday night at Oak Forest. By halftime the South Suburban Conference crossover game’s outcome wasn’t really in doubt, thanks to a combination of the Bengals’ sharpshooting and a sluggish 16 minutes by the Mustangs. Evergreen mustered only 17 points before intermission, quite the contrast from Oak Forest, which didn’t miss a beat while missing big man Kyle Flannagan (concussion). Its other primary frontcourt threat, Connor Rago, was hampered by fouls. But instead of wilting under those conditions the Bengals flowered behind the guard trio of David Gray, Drew Dominik and Jimmy Smyth, who supplied them with 47 points on the evening. Oak Forest canned 16-of-28 field-goal tries in the first half, a display that staked it to a hefty 24-point advantage. The Mustangs’ defense grew some second-half teeth and slowed the onslaught, but their offense couldn’t make up enough of the lost ground. As a result Evergreen dropped its fifth consec-

utive conference contest, 61-42. “We didn’t have a whole lot of fight [early] and this has been a problem,” said Mustangs coach Pat Flannigan, whose club went 2-2 in Christmas-tourney action. “We didn’t knock down shots and had some defensive lapses and we got in a hole. “We think we can compete a little more; as coaches we try to make [our athletes] believe it. We want to motivate, but we don’t want to sound like a broken record.” A particular trouble spot, according to Flannigan, has been some players' difficulty in adjusting to new responsibilities this season. Save for senior guard Isaac Matthews, no one on the Evergreen roster has previously been expected to do a measurable amount of scoring. “We've told them, 'We’re never going to ask you to do what you can’t do,'” Flannigan said. “We run a simple press attack and put people in the same spots.” Matthews did his part versus the Bengals by tossing in 17 points, but the next-highest individual production was seven points, which both Jordan Brown and Darren Pritchett tallied. Between them the trio also collected 16 rebounds. But the Mustangs (5-9, 0-5) hit only 38 percent of their field-goal attempts and 41 percent of their

free throws. Twenty turnovers compounded the misery. “We’re going to need everybody to play well together [to be successful],” Flannigan said. “We’re not deep enough [to do otherwise].” To its credit Evergreen avoided a second-half meltdown and, in fact, outscored the Bengals. Flannigan was obviously pleased to see there was no quit in his guys but said he wished that “coming off the bus we’d feel that way.” “When it’s late and you’ve got nothing to lose, we do well,” Flannigan said. “When you’re down 20, do you shoot the ball with a lot more confidence? “They’re really good kids — I don’t think it’s resistance [to what we’re teaching] on their part. But if I could figure it out, we wouldn’t be 5-9 right now.” Oak Forest wasn’t the last worthy opponent the Mustangs will see. Two more winning clubs from the SSC Blue, Hillcrest and Bremen, were on this week’s docket and Evergreen also is slated to take part in the two-day Moline Tournament beginning Saturday. “We’re going to beat somebody good,” Flannigan said. “It’s going to happen soon.” And if that does indeed occur the Mustangs could wind up making noise in an SSC Red (Continued on page 4)

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Life’s going to the dogs From Feb. 28, 2002 It may be a dog-eat-dog world out there, but not for a short span of time each winter in New York. Then, it’s more like a pampered-pooch panorama. When the annual Westminster Kennel Club show is held, it definitely becomes a dog’s life — and it’s one I envy greatly. Hey, who wouldn’t? Getting treated like a big shot — instead of getting treated to a distemper shot — is nice, no matter what breed or species you are. What makes Westminster amusing to those of us whose idea of a good dog is one that has strong enough control over his bodily functions to not soil the carpeting is the snootiness that the participants, both the four-legged and two-legged varieties, possess. Get a load of this quote from one judge at this year’s show as he commented on the poodle chosen as America’s top dog: “She oozes breed type. Every step was right. She was smooth, gorgeous.” Gee, just the kind of girl you’d want Rover to bring home to meet the family, assuming the family doesn’t have worms. And how about this heartfelt sentiment from little Surrey Spice Girl’s toady, er, owner Kaz Hosaka: “I came to this country 23 years ago hoping to win this show.” Hopefully, Kaz, it was just

as fulfilling watching your dog do so. No matter how hard I try — and I’ll admit it hasn’t been very much up until now — I’ve never quite understood the logistics of a dog show. First off, what’s with the high-falutin’ names? All the entrants have silly monikers like Torum’s Scarf Michael, Wetu of Kalahari and Xandali Isabeau — you know, the kind you’d expect to find attached to a Kentucky Derby contender. I was happy to learn, though, that included among this year’s winners was a dog named “Mick.” I’m assuming he bribed the judges. Charisma Jailhouse Rock was there, too, as were Jester, Cosmo and a singles-hitting Pembroke Welsh corgi named Sammy Sosa. Among the missing were Fido, Spot and Duke. Truth be known, those are the kinds of dogs that should be honored. You want talent? Fido entertains the kids, Spot can guard your valuables and Duke will tree any critter that even considers invading your homestead. Heck, with a little assistance from Charles Schulz, the original Snoop dog was able to fly a Sopwith Camel. Try getting old Torum Scarf Michael to do so much as fetch your newspaper. I always get the gnawing feeling that people who bring their animals to Westminster aren’t so much pet lovers as they are

lovers of attention. Like many parents do with their children, owners of Westminster-bound dogs seem to live vicariously through their canines. But it’s style over substance. In a society where Britney Spears’ opinion on an issue is more highly sought after by the public than those of elected officials, that’s not surprising. However, what dog is more deserving of recognition: one whose coat is perfect or one that serves as the eyes for a blind person? Could any of the dogs at Westminster have been used as rescue animals at New York’s ground zero? Probably not. By Westminster’s standards, those rescue dogs undoubtedly wouldn’t have been pretty enough for competition. They sure looked beautiful, though, to anyone they were able to help. I suppose people could waste time in ways worse than primping their dog for a show. There’s no real harm being done — except, of course, that which is being done to the animal’s reputation among his doggie buddies — so why ridicule them? And maybe I simply don’t understand enough about Westminster and am completely offbase as to what goes on there. Perhaps the dogs who are entered into the show truly are the best of the best. But just to be sure, I’ll find out what Britney’s take is on the whole thing.

Fulfilling a need

Bulldogs nip Titans to gain foothold By Ken Karrson It was needs before greed for Richards Friday night. Sure, no team takes any victory for granted, but some wins obviously carry more importance than others. And in the Bulldogs’ case, a 65-63 decision over Tinley Park — made possible by Kush Baxter’s putback with 7.4 seconds remaining — meant they could realistically view their upcoming South Suburban Conference Red slate through the eyes of a challenger. “We told them before the game, ‘If there is any way we want to contend for our conference [title], we have to get this one,’” Richards coach Jevon Mamon said. “We just have to take care of our business.” The Bulldogs still own a sub.500 league mark, but only Eisenhower among SSC Red contingents is doing any better at the moment. And Richards’ ranks have been fortified by Jaylen Catledge. Since being elevated to the varsity in mid-December the sophomore has given the Bulldogs (7-7, 2-3) a huge boost. Against the Titans it came in the form of a 25-point outburst that featured 20 of those being delivered in the second half. “Jaylen Catledge definitely answered that bell Friday night,” Mamon said. “He listened to the things we told him and he was very active during the course of the game [being] productive around the rim. He was a man out there. “He’s working hard, listening, trying — that’s all you want. Catledge has been great, probably our best player since he came up.” But what made Richards’ exhibition even more satisfying to its first-year leader was that

Catledge didn't have to do it by himself. Ameen Hussein backed his teammate with 16 points, Lucas White had 10 and Chris Bender came up with some big defensive plays, including a steal that led to Baxter’s game-winning bucket. “It was good to see the allaround team effort,” Mamon said. “[Several] guys are stepping up and it’s beautiful to watch. I felt our back was against the wall and it was probably the best basketball in my eyes that we’ve played.” Despite all their plusses, the Bulldogs had their hands full throughout the evening. Richards netted the contest’s first eight points, but Tinley fought back behind Leron Williams (game-high 34 points on 14-of-19 shooting) to not only expunge all of its deficit but assume a 29-18 edge in the second quarter. The ‘Dogs responded in the third period, but back came the Titans with a 10-2 spurt that gave them a 59-53 advantage with five minutes left in the final stanza. Tinley, however, was unable to finish the job. “Players don’t make excuses; players make plays,” Mamon said. “To see them come together in competition shows a lot of character and a lot of heart about these guys. “We were down for the majority of the game, but we talked about not getting outhustled or outworked and the kids didn’t quit. I just hope we can find that place where we can be consistent [every time out].” Mamon admitted he didn’t know how Richards players would react to a couple unexpected, weather-induced days off from school. Because of that there were no practices between Tuesday’s matchup with Joliet

West and the encounter with Tinley. Added to that has been some roster upheaval from the start of the season. One Bulldog left the program and a few players have recently had to deal with discipline issues and other non-basketball matters, so a sense of unsettledness has been evident at times. However, Mamon prefers to travel the high road when discussing the situation. “Are we shorthanded? Yes,” he said. “But we’ve got a lot of guys who can play and they’re getting their chance.” Joliet West 59 Richards 51 Hussein tallied 10 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter last Tuesday, but the Bulldogs could not battle their way back from what had been a 16-point deficit at one juncture. “We started off pretty sloppy and it was too little, too late,” Mamon said of Richards’ charge. Catledge checked in with 12 points, eight rebounds, three blocks and two steals for the Bulldogs, who were scheduled to square off with Lemont and Oak Forest in two more SSC crossovers this week. Jeff Washington’s 13 points led Joliet West.

Statistics Final Richards 65 Tinley Park 63 Richards Scoring: Catledge 25, Hussein 16, White 10. Final Joliet West 59 Richards 51 Richards Scoring: Hussein 15, Catledge 12. Rebounds: Catledge 8. Blocks: Catledge 3.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Shepard’s Myrissha Mitchell has no room to maneuver as Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko (left) and Abby Bennett surround her last Tuesday. Mitchell and the Lady Astros got the final say, though, as they left Burbank with a 40-39 victory in hand.

Girls’ basketball roundup

Goals modest, but Astros meet them By Anthony Nasella Even though Shepard coach Jenna Rubino admits that the Astros are in the midst of a rebuilding season, she challenged her team to set a goal to go undefeated last week in three contests. Inclement weather forced postponement of a scheduled Thursday game, but Shepard took care of its other business as it slipped past Queen of Peace 40-39 last Tuesday and then thumped Elmwood Park 52-40 on Friday. The wins improved the Astros' ledger to 5-10. “It’s very nice to get back in the win column," Rubino said. "We lost a lot of athleticism last year and five seniors, so we’ve been up and down. With the second half of the season [and] conference games coming up, we’re just trying to get better every single day in practice. "It’s challenging to rebuild, but I was very excited to see the girls get a couple of wins and [start] a winning streak. It was good for team morale.” Abby Newsome had 18 points and Myrissha Mitchell scored 16 to propel visiting Shepard past Photo by Jeff Vorva the Pride (5-17), who were paced by Kara Shimko (16 points) and Abby Newsome was an important individual for Shepard last Tuesday as she scored 18 points in the Astros’ triumph over Abby Bennett (eight). “The Queen of Peace game was host Queen of Peace. a much-needed win for us,” Rubino said. “The girls came into Queen of Peace,” Rubino said. she very confident in her abilities. the game very focused. It was a “I was happy to see that. It was She brings a lot of stability and really scrappy game, but it came a good win, a confidence win, and doesn’t turn the ball over. She’s down to free throws in the end. an entire team effort. We needed consistent and can score when she "Queen of Peace made a nice every single person to contribute needs to, she’s a solid defender and [she] brings a lot to the table run in the fourth quarter, so the something. game got tighter toward the end. "Defensively, I think we did a leadership-wise. They gave us some full-court pres- nice job. Overall, defense is our “Casey Radz has done a nice sure and we were turning the ball staple [and] it’s been outstand- job too of finding her role on the over late, but we handled it well. ing. We just have to keep scoring team and just moving the ball for us as a solid role player. She’s Overall, it was a good team win." higher. Rubino singled out a couple "Any time we can get out of experienced a lot of growth.” of her players for specific praise. the 20s and 30s offensively and As Shepard looked ahead to "Abby Newsome has been very get into the 40s and 50s we put South Suburban Conference consistent for us," she said. "She ourselves in a good position to crossover contests this week stepped up and we got the win. win. That’s been another goal: against TF South and TF North, Jenny Payne brings a lot too as to be able to put the ball in hole Rubino said she will stick with far as rebounding. We challenged because you can only hold teams the basics. “We need more focus on what her and she came through really to so many points defensively.” While Rubino acknowledged we need to do to improve and well in the second half." Newsome provided 17 points that Newsome and Mitchell have things we can control,” she said. for the Astros the next time out "definitely been the backbone of “If we do that, we put ourselves while Payne and Mitchell both this team,” she also noted the in a better position to win. We added 10. Shepard led throughout contributions coming from other need to keep doing the little things. the game but was again pitted sources. “Senior guard Jamie Bledsoe " I’m excited for second half.” against a scrappy foe. “[But] we did a better job of has been really reliable," Rubino (Continued on page 5) being composed than against said. "When she’s in the game,

No kid-ding — they’re good By Ken Karrson These kids are indeed all right. Actually, such a description might be doing them a disservice. As Brother Rice improves this season, playing instrumental roles are some underclassmen. One of them, sophomore Mike Shepski, got his feet wet on varsity as a freshman and experienced the anticipated growing pains. But this season he has moved forward as a full-fledged leader. Shepski enjoyed one of his best outings Friday night against Bishop McNamara as he went 10-of14 from the floor and totaled 27 points. Five of his baskets were 3-pointers and Shepski complemented his offense with seven rebounds and a couple blocks. “This is what the plan was,” Crusaders coach Rick Harrigan said. “He’s reaping the benefits [of last year]. He’s really stepped

into his own.” And Shepski got substantial assistance from freshman Jake Kosakowski, who tossed in 17 points. He hit all but one of his nine shots taken from inside the arc, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two Fightin’ Irish shots. “We’ve got a lot of young guys contributing,” Harrigan said. “[Sometimes] when shots aren’t going in, they’re not as confident as they usually are on the court because they’re trying to fit in and match the level they’ve skipped to. We just have to keep bringing it every night.” With Shepski and Kosakowski leading the charge, Rice earned its first Chicago Catholic League win by downing Bishop Mac 5850. That victory followed a nonconference 65-45 loss to Michigan City (Ind.) Marquette the Tuesday before. “We ran into a really good team

on a good night [for it],” Harrigan said of Marquette. “Sometimes that’s basketball. They have a kid going to Providence [University] and they made shots. “They had a 22-3 lead in the first quarter and they kept a vise grip on it, but as crazy as it might sound I didn’t feel we played that bad.” There was no debate about the Crusaders’ exhibition on Friday. The pivotal period was the second, when Rice (7-8, 1-4) outscored the Irish 18-8 to seize control. Harrigan appreciated the fact his guys didn’t spend a lot of time dwelling on the defeat in Indiana. He credited the quick and satisfying turnaround to growth gained during the holidays at Luther North. “We’re not good enough to deem anybody as lower competition, but [truthfully] the competition in that tournament wasn’t the same level as we face [in the Catholic

League],” Harrigan said. “And the continuity of tournament play — we played four games in five days — helped us. We were ready to play and energetic, and with more games comes more experience. “We were able to spend a lot of time together and getting on the same page did a lot for the confidence of our guys. I’ve got no complaints as a coach. I’m proud of the guys for the way we’re competing and hopefully the win [over Bishop Mac] will build some more confidence.” While Shepski and Kosakowski spearheaded the Crusaders’ scoring, Joe Ruzevich was the chairman of the boards with 10 rebounds. Overall, Rice held a 3425 advantage on the glass. It was also superior to the Irish in both field-goal (47-40) and free-throw (88-38) percentages. *** The good news on Tuesday was

Youngsters stepping forward for Crusaders

that 10 Crusaders scored; the bad news was that only Shepski (10 points) supplied more than five points. Rice clicked on 41 percent of its shots but went just 6-of-19 from behind the arc and 5-of-10 at the line. Marquette made good on 53 percent of its long balls, netted eight more points via free throws and out-rebounded the Crusaders 36-29. Ruzevich led Rice’s board work with eight. After playing Marian Catholic this past Tuesday, the Crusaders clash with St. Rita in a Catholic League matchup on Friday. The Mustangs, who met St. Laurence on Tuesday, are one of the state’s most talented contingents and have already squared off with several heavyweights, both inside and outside Illinois. While Harrigan acknowledged Rice’s underdog status heading in, he wants his athletes to meet their

formidable challenge head-on. “We’ve got to play the game at 7 p.m.,” he said. “We might as well show up prepared and try to give them heck.”

Statistics Brother Rice Marquette

3 15 8 19 - 45 22 15 18 10 - 65

Brother Rice Scoring: Shepski 10, Badali 5, Ruzevich 5, Swiatek 5, Balchunas 4, Kosakowski 4, Niego 4, Webster 4, Collins 2, Ryan 2. Reboounds: Ruzevich 8. Assists: Niego 3. Steals: Badali 1, Collins 1. Blocks: Kosakowski 2. Brother Rice 12 18 16 12 - 58 Bishop McNamara 14 8 16 12 - 50 Brother Rice Scoring: Shepski 27, Kosakowski 17, Niego 6, Mahay 4, Webster 4. Rebounds: Ruzevich 10, Kosakowski 8, Shepski 7. Assists: Conlisk 3. Steals: Webster 2. Blocks: Kosakowski 2, Shepski 2.

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Beyond their control

Occasional lapses leave Astros short vs. Bremen By Ken Karrson Plenty of things in life are beyond individual control. But when they aren’t, it’s in one’s best interest to do what’s right at a given moment. Basketball-wise that could mean something as basic as boxing out a second or two longer on a rebound attempt or making sure designed plays are properly run. Shepard came up short in those two areas late in Friday night’s South Suburban Conference crossover game against Bremen. The Astros’ failure to gather in a missed Braves free throw in the final 10 seconds resulted in the latter being able to extend their edge to four points by sinking two other foul shots. Then a misalignment on Shepard’s ensuing inbounds play led to a turnover. One more charity toss put the finishing touches on Bremen’s 55-50 triumph in Midlothian. “Controlling the controllables — unfortunately we didn’t do that and it overshadowed some great efforts at other times,” Astros coach Tony Chiuccariello said. “I try to stay even-keeled about it, but this one hit me hard. [And] it sticks with [coaches] multiple days.” With Shepard (3-11, 0-5) coming off its first 0-4 Christmas-tournament showing he can recall and having been shellacked by Hillcrest right before that, Chiuccariello was hoping his players would find some success at the Braves’ expense. But after a 23-point third quarter that he described as “the best I’ve seen us play all season,” the Astros suffered through a couple untimely lapses.

“We’re in a rough patch right now and that’s what makes [this outcome] even tougher,” Chiuccariello said. “The kids played hard. If we could execute better [at certain times], maybe a few of these close ones we can pull out.” Shepard outscored the Braves by 16 in the third stanza to go up 38-30, but two of its players were dealing with foul trouble. Behind double-figure scorers Chrisean Noble (18 points), Deamonta Carpenter (16) and Milton Lawery (11), Bremen embarked on a 7-0 surge to open the final frame and then caught fire again after a couple exchanges of baskets. The Braves ultimately blitzed their visitors with a 21-4 onslaught that seemingly put them in command. The Astros, who missed two layups and a handful of free throws during their drought, trailed by nine with 50 seconds left. “The pace of the game was too fast at that point,” Chiuccariello said. “You have the lead, [so] the clock is your friend.” But before Bremen could pocket the win it had to survive a furious rally by Shepard. Kenjrick Watson’s three-point play began the comeback bid and Kyrun Heard added a 3-point basket and two free throws, the latter occurring after he swiped a Braves inbounds pass. Shepard caught another break when Bremen misfired twice at the stripe, but with four Astros stationed around the lane the Braves’ shooter managed to corral the rebound and earn two more chances after drawing another foul. Bremen sealed the deal soon after.

Watson had 15 points to pace Shepard and Kyle Longfield added a double-double of 13 points and 15 rebounds. This marked the fourth time in five contests that Longfield had grabbed at least 10 boards. “We have a lot of kids who are pretty close to the same [ability] and I’m consistently getting 10 kids into games,” said Chiuccariello, who used 11 here. “[But] we don’t have anybody to replace Longfield on the boards if he gets in foul trouble.” Kenny Gorski tossed in 11 points for the Astros, who shot just 35 percent from the floor. However, that was one point better than the Braves, whose biggest advantage was 14 offensive rebounds that led to a number of second-chance scoring opportunities. Overall, the home team out-rebounded Shepard by only three while committing two more turnovers. “We need to keep plugging away,” Chiuccariello said. “We’ll be breaking out film, seeing what areas we can improve in, and if we keep scratching and clawing we’ll eventually break through.” The Astros were on the District 215 portion of their SSC schedule this week. After hosting TF South on Tuesday, they travel to Calumet City on Friday to meet TF North.

Statistics Shepard Bremen

9 6 23 12 - 50 8 15 7 25 - 55

Shepard Scoring: Watson 15, Longfield 13, Gorski 11, Heard 5, Humphrey 4, Smith 2. Rebounds: Longfield 15. Assists: Gorski 2, Haxel 2, Smith 2.

Speared by the Lancers

Last-second setback spoils Eagles’ week By Ken Karrson In Todd Allen’s opinion, it “could have been an unbelievable week” for Sandburg. “Instead,” he said, “it was a mediocre week.” Certainly the veteran coach enjoyed Friday night’s 63-61 vanquishing of Joliet West, even though the Eagles created some nail-biting moments for Allen by misfiring five times in six tries at the foul line down the stretch. Seeing as how that win evened Sandburg’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue record and kept Allen and Co. optimistic about being a contender within the division for the duration, the boss had every right to be satisfied. Marring the situation, however, was a heartbreaking setback against Lake Park last Tuesday. The Lancers had swept to a Christmas-tournament championship at Wheeling and entered the nonconference duel with momentum, but the Eagles ignored all that and stayed in front almost the entire evening. Up 46-43 with the ball at the 40-second mark, Sandburg suddenly watched everything go awry. A turnover on an inbounds play, missed front end of a 1-and-1 and errant 3-pointer were all part of the Eagles’ closing sequence and Lake Park didn’t let opportunity pass it by. The Lancers drew within one on a pair of free throws and then sank the deciding bucket with eight seconds left to pin a stunning 47-46 defeat on the hosts. “That was one of the tougher ones I’ve had,” Allen said. “That would have been a good signature win for us. Their coach said, ‘You guys should have won the game,’ and for the most part we led the entire game. “I’ll give the kids credit — they really played well. But I was disappointed [at the outcome].” Sandburg and Lake Park each clicked on only 43 percent of its field-goal tries. The deciding factor was turnovers — the Eagles’

late one was their 21st while the Lancers were charged with just eight. “We didn’t do a good job of taking care of the ball,” Allen said. “A lot of them were just unforced. We only had 58 possessions, so do the math [regarding the negative effect].” Sandburg is still adjusting to life without point guard Alec Martinez, who tore his ACL in tournament play and is lost for the remainder of the season. Counting Martinez the Eagles are now missing three players Allen had projected to be among his top six at the end of the summer. Five Sandburg players tallied between six and 10 points, a group paced by Tommy Demogerontas. Niko Kogionis had nine and Zak Razik added eight, plus four assists. Sean McShane topped the rebounding effort with eight. Sandburg 63 Joliet West 61 Rebound is exactly what the Eagles did on Friday as they shook off the pain of Tuesday’s loss to administer something similar to the Tigers. But first Sandburg (6-8, 2-2) had to work through those missed foul shots, which helped Joliet West whittle the Eagles’ ninepoint lead down to one in less than a minute. A three-point play and 3-point basket highlighted the Tigers’ offensive surge, but the hosts’ chance at going ahead before time ran out was ruined by McShane, who drew a charge with two seconds remaining. Joliet’s last-ditch attempt to overtake Sandburg might not have been necessary had it not opted to hold the ball with a lead right after Kogionis missed a 3-point shot at the start of the second half. The Eagles had mixed up their defense before halftime and Allen surmised the Tigers “weren’t comfortable playing against our zone.” “They wanted us to come out and chase them man-to-man,” he said. “That was interesting [because] I kind of thought they had

some momentum, so I let them hold it for about 2½ minutes. It actually worked in our favor.” The Tigers eventually turned the ball over and Sandburg immediately capitalized as it embarked on a 13-0 run fueled by three Demogerontas buckets and a Kogionis 3-ball. Peter Paxinos (field goal) and Razik (two free throws) also contributed to the blitz, as did six errant Joliet shots — half of which were launched from beyond the arc — and two miscues. “Other than the missed free throws at the end, I thought we controlled the game in the second half,” Allen said. The Eagles had fallen behind in the opening half by getting outscored 22-7 in the second period. Sandburg committed half of its 10 turnovers in the quarter and had 11 empty possessions as the Tigers netted 15 straight points. Saving the Eagles was blistering 73 percent accuracy (19-of-26) from two-point range, which easily offset their 3-of-16 showing from 3-point territory. Sandburg’s number of two-point hoops was a season high while its long-distance effort was its worst to date. Demogerontas and Kogionis accounted for 42 of the Eagles’ points and the former augmented his 24 markers with five boards. Razik finished with seven points and eight assists. Sandburg faces Stagg in another SWSC Blue game on Friday.

Statistics Lake Park Sandburg

10 9 13 15 - 47 15 10 10 11 - 46

Sandburg Scoring: Demogerontas 10, Kogionis 9, Razik 8, Abed 6, Paxinos 6, Kotsogiannis 4, McShane 3. Rebounds: McShane 8. Assists: Razik 4. Sandburg Joliet West

12 7 19 25 - 63 6 22 5 28 - 61

Sandburg Scoring: Demogerontas 24, Kogionis 18, Razik 7, Paxinos 6, Kotsogiannis 4, Ristovski 4. Rebounds: Demogerontas 5. Assists: Razik 8.

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Stagg coach John Daniels gives his players instructions before the Chargers take on Oak Lawn in a nonconference contest last Tuesday night.

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(Continued from page 1) rebounds and two assists. “Prince is a 6-1 kid playing the post,” Daniels said. “He’s strong and he really bangs.” “He’s really picked it up for us lately, which is huge,” Rhodes said. “He’s got a little bit of his mojo back.” Unfortunately for the Spartans, their overall lack of height requires them to rely heavily on perimeter success — and that was a missing ingredient against Stagg. Oak Lawn canned only one-fifth of its 3-point attempts. “It’s been a struggle for us [this season],” Rhodes said. “We’re not real big and we don’t have those athletic guards that can drive to the basket. A team our size has got to be able to knock down some 3s. “There were a couple shots I wish we could have back, but for the most part we had a bunch of open looks. We had our chances in that game.” Rashad Johnson and Joe Cosenza both scored 10 points for the Spartans in a losing cause. Jeff Goral (14 points, five rebounds, three assists) and Josh Strama (12 points) topped Stagg. Both players went 7-of-8 at the charity stripe. “They’re very physical and switch a lot on screens,” Rhodes said of the Chargers. “It’s a little different style than we’re used to, but our guys did a decent job of attacking that. It was really a half-court game, but they did a little better job of playing defense without fouling.” Lockport 47 Stagg 42 Having won four of six since Dec. 20, the Chargers had obviously shown improvement of late. But with several younger players dotting the roster Stagg has struggled with developing consistency. “Sophomores are [sometimes] playing like sophomores,” Daniels said. “We’re up and down. We’ve played pretty good defense, but we still have a hard time scoring.” Those traits were in place again on Friday when the Chargers met the Porters in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue contest. Stagg’s 39 percent accuracy was difficult enough to deal with; making that figure stand out even more was that it resulted in part from 11 misses in the lane. Nine off-target foul shots in 15 attempts also undermined the Chargers (611, 1-3). “We’re playing better — that’s encouraging,” Daniels said. “But we have to do things [like] make layups and make free throws to win games — a couple free throws here or there make a big difference in a game like this. We’re not a good enough team to overcome those [shortcomings]. “The kids we wanted to shoot the ball shot the ball and we got some good looks. This was definitely a winnable game for us, so [losing] it is frustrating.” Goral (19 points, seven rebounds), John Contant (12 points)

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Stagg’s John Contant moves up the court while being closely watched by Oak Lawn’s Odeh Alshaikh last Tuesday night. and Joe Zaremba (11) accounted [defense] and they were able to for all of Stagg’s scoring and only get out and run [off turnovers],” five players took shots. Defensive- Rhodes said. “We always have one ly, the Chargers held Lockport’s quarter where we have a difficult top three threats to 18 total points. time scoring.” The Porters slowed the tempo Thirty turnovers hampered the in the fourth period while ahead Spartans as did Prince’s absence by five. They held the ball for from the lineup. Johnson had 14 three minutes before Stagg was points but was the lone Oak Lawn forced to foul and Lockport hit player in double digits. 7-of-8 tosses in the late going to “He’s starting to figure it out nail down the victory. a little bit and becoming more The Chargers play District 230 consistent,” Rhodes said of the rival Sandburg in another SWSC sophomore guard. “What I like Blue game on Friday. is that you can take him out of Hillcrest 70 the game, talk to him and he’ll Oak Lawn 38 adjust.” While Stagg had a reasonably Besides having almost three good chance of altering the result times as many miscues as Hillof last Friday’s contest, the same crest, the Spartans came up shy couldn’t be said for the Spartans, both in the shooting department who got steamrolled by the pow- (42 to 56 percent) and rebounding erful Hawks in a South Suburban (12-24). The Hawks attempted 20 Conference crossover affair. more field goals. “They are very good — they’ve Oak Lawn hosted Bremen this got to be one of the top five teams past Tuesday and visits TF South in that [3A] class,” Rhodes said of for another SSC crossover game Hillcrest. “The thing that makes on Friday. them tough this year is they have a point guard [Myles McCoy] who Statistics doesn’t care if he scores. He distributes and isn’t taking my-turn Stagg 9 11 15 23 - 58 shots.” Oak Lawn 6 9 8 27 - 50 McCoy passed out nine assists to keep the Hawks’ attack humming. Stagg Scoring: Goral 14, Strama 12, ConThe primary beneficiaries were tant 9, Zaremba 8, Worst 7, Stratinsky 6, Taylor Adway (14 points, four McMahon 2. Rebounds: Goral 5. Assists: blocks), Cornelius McIntosh (13 Contant 3, Goral 3. points) and DeAngelo Isby (10). “Their top five players are very Oak Lawn Scoring: Prince 16, Cosenza good and play really well togeth- 10, Johnson 10, Alshaikh 5, Nelson 3, er,” Rhodes said. Wiltzius 3, Abbasi 2, Smith 1. Rebounds: The only thing missing from Nelson 8, Prince 5. Assists: Alshaikh 3, Hillcrest’s arsenal in the first Johnson 3. half was 3-pointers. Its 0-of-7 performance gave Oak Lawn (4- Stagg 6 14 10 12 - 42 9, 0-4) at least temporary hope, Lockport 4 17 14 12 - 47 but the Hawks still racked up 22 second-quarter points and held a Stagg Scoring: Goral 19, Contant 12, 36-20 halftime edge. Zaremba 11. Rebounds: Goral 7. Hillcrest then blew the contest wide open with an 18-2 barrage Hillcrest 14 22 18 16 - 70 to open the third period. A steal Oak Lawn 9 11 4 14 - 38 and dunk — one of two during the run — got things underway Oak Lawn Scoring: Johnson 14, Alshaikh for the Hawks. 9, Smith 6, Khater 4, Abbasi 3, Wiltzius 2. “They extended their 1-3-1 Rebounds: Khater 4. Assists: Wiltzius 3.

SXU sports summary

Cheerleading clinics coming in February St. Xavier University’s cheerleading squad will host a pair of clinics for area youth in February at the Shannon Center. The first one, open to youngsters aged 3-14, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 14, from noon-3 p.m. The cost is $25 and walkin registration will run from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Registrants will receive a free T-shirt if signed up by Jan. 28. After learning a routine during the clinic, participants will join SXU cheerleaders in a performance at halftime of the Cougars men’s basketball

game that same day. The second clinic, one designed to prepare high school students for collegiate and coed stunting skills, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 22, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Walk-in registration will go from 9-9:30 and the cost is $35 for females, $25 for males. Everyone signing up prior to Feb. 4 will get a T-shirt. Both clinics will accept cash or check payments. All checks must be made payable to SXU Cheerleading. Online registration forms can be found at https://www.signmeup.

com/105526 (youth) and https:// www.signm e u p . com/105326 ( h i g h school). FOOTBALL The Cougars have been active in recruiting ever since the 2014 season ended in the semifinal round of the NAIA tournament. Less than two weeks after the conclusion a trio of former Joliet Catholic Academy play-

ers came aboard: running back Nick Borgra, defensive back Brandon Bolek and Xavier Hernandez, who is transferring in from McKendree University. Hernandez will have four years of eligibility remaining. “We’ve had a great pipeline going at Joliet Catholic for 16 years because of our relation-

ship with Coach [Dan] Sharp, but the last two years have just been unbelievable,” SXU boss Mike Feminis said. “A year ago we got [Mike] Ivlow, [Justin] Hunter, [Jalen] Hansel, [Jackson] Shanklin and [Michael] Mettille as a bounce-back and all five are terrific players. Nick Borgra and Ivlow are good friends and can’t wait to play together again. They were a great tandem at JCA in Mike’s senior year and now they’ll get to share the same position for the next three. “Nick is extremely versatile.

He’s a strong, physical runner with good speed but also has soft hands and could easily play in the slot for us as well. “Brandon’s season was cut short by injury, but he has a chance to be a tremendous free safety for us. He’s very fluid, has great hips and is a sure tackler. We really liked Xavier a year ago, so to get him now and with four years of eligibility is fantastic. He should help us right away on the D-line and could probably play inside or (Continued on page 5)

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that appears devoid of a true heavyweight. “That’s what we’re shooting for — to be the best team on our side,” Flannigan said. “We still think we can win a bunch of games on our side and we’ll be battle-tested.”

Statistics Evergreen Park Oak Forest

8 9 10 15 - 42 21 20 4 16 - 61

Evergreen Park Scoring: Matthews 17, Brown 7, Pritchett 7, Sorbellini 6, Horton 3, Smith 2. Rebounds: Brown 6, Matthews 5, Pritchett 5. Assists: Brown 2, Moran 2, Smith 2. Steals: Matthews 3.

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Joe Moran waits for an Evergreen Park teammate to get open before releasing a pass Friday night vs. Oak Forest.

Evergreen Park’s Jordan Brown tries to get a hand on the basketball while being closely guarded by an Oak Forest player Friday night. The Mustangs struggled with turnovers throughout the evening as they lost the South Suburban Conference crossover game.

No moral to the story

Close doesn’t count any more to Vikings By Ken Karrson The moral of last week’s story was that moral victories don’t register on St. Laurence’s radar these days. Not long ago pushing quality opponents like Loyola Academy and St. Ignatius hard would have been reason enough for the Vikings’ spirits to be raised. And St. Laurence’s ability to do that in consecutive Chicago Catholic League North contests wasn’t completely dismissed by firstyear boss Jim Maley. “We’re close, which at least keeps them in the right mind frame,” he said of his athletes. “It’s not like we’re getting blown out of the water.” With that being said, though, Maley doesn’t want expectations to end there. Much to his delight, Vikings players hold the same view. “Guys are extremely disappointed, which says a lot to me,” Maley said. “I love coaching this team. Guys are still practicing hard and I still think they believe they can compete with anyone.” That belief was constructed early as St. Laurence won Stagg’s John McBride Classic at Thanksgiving for the first time. A 4-0 ledger there was the springboard to a 7-1 start to the campaign, which has since been dulled a bit by three losses at Centralia after Christmas and setbacks to the Ramblers (67-50 last Tuesday) and Wolfpack (64-57 on Friday). “We’re playing good teams [and] for our psyche we need to get one of these,” Maley said. “That’ll give you all the confidence in the world. It’s been a very successful season so far, but if we could get a huge win over one of these [types of] teams it would make a lot of difference. “It’s frustrating because we’re right there. These two [Catholic

League games] could have gone either way, but St. Ignatius and Loyola don’t really let down.” Letdown describes the manner in which the Vikings (8-7, 2-3) began play on Friday. St. Laurence was shoved into a seven-point hole by the end of the first quarter and forced to play catch-up the rest of the way. Rich Lamb provided a spark for the Vikings with 15 points — all of them supplied in the second half — and six rebounds. Matt Gurgone tossed in 13 points and Brett Risley scored 11. However, the Wolfpack countered with a trio that piled up 48 points between them. Riley Doody was the ringleader as he tallied a game-high 22 points, including his team’s last 14. William Fleming and Daniel Ogele both finished with 13. St. Laurence got as close as five points on four occasions in the fourth quarter but could not complete any of its rallies. Part of the Vikings’ trouble was their 15 turnovers — while not a staggeringly high number Maley felt several were costly. A similar circumstance played out on Tuesday versus Loyola. “Sometimes you can live with turnovers, but too many of them were demoralizing,” Maley said. “They were very avoidable — things like throwing the ball out of bounds or into the backcourt — and [after] we turned it over they’d go down and score.” Maley pointed to a couple particular instances against the Ramblers as an illustration. While St. Laurence weathered one of the storms fairly well, the other resulted in a 10-2 flurry by Loyola that opened the third period and essentially allowed it to gain traction after reeling early. “We were up 12-2 versus Loyola and they kind of chipped away at us,” Maley said. “We had two three-minute stretches where we

really played poorly. We’re not the kind of a team that has a large margin for error. “We shoot a lot of perimeter shots and we might have the ball for 30 seconds in a possession. When teams get quick shots [and score], it’s hard on us because we can’t score as easily.” Risley (15 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals) and Gurgone (14 points, four rebounds, three assists) were the Vikings’ top guns. Also contributing was Kevin Aderman, who totaled 10 points and has gone 13-of-19 from the field this year, a performance that includes a sparking 7-of-9 display from 3-point land. Maley praised Loyola for being “a talented and disciplined team” and St. Laurence squared off with another highly skilled squad this past Tuesday when it met up with St. Rita. The Mustangs have already played several accomplished opponents and would seem an incredibly tall task for the Vikings. Maley, though, wondered if St. Rita would overlook St. Laurence for that very reason. “They’re playing a national schedule, so that might happen,” he said. Also on tap for the Vikings is a Friday Catholic League date with DePaul Prep, coached by former DePaul University player Tom Kleinschmidt.

Statistics St. Laurence 17 9 9 15 - 50 Loyola Academy 14 15 18 20 - 67 St. Laurence Scoring: Risley 15, Gurgone 14, Aderman 10. Rebounds: Gurgone 4, Risley 4. St. Ignatius St. Laurence

16 14 15 19 - 64 9 14 12 22 - 57

St. Laurence Scoring: Lamb 15, Gurgone 13, Risley 11. Rebounds: Lamb 6.

Moraine athletics wrap

Winter break didn't break Moraine Valley College basketball teams out of their recent doldrums. After suffering losses to Joliet Junior College on Dec. 20, both the men's and women's squads took over two weeks off. The female Cyclones returned to action first, but their re-entry fizzled as they dropped a 69-65 verdict to Rock Valley last Monday. Moraine had possession of the ball and a chance to tie in the final 14 seconds but was unable to do so. Wasted was a six-block performance by Nariman Jaber. Jaber provided eight points, eight rebounds and four ore blocks last Saturday, but neither that nor Rachel Ruzevich's double-double of 17 points and 12 rebounds could prevent a 6346 setback to Black Hawk East College. Moraine operated without Shavonne Lewis and Jessica Chaput, both of whom sat out the game. *** In their final encounter before Christmas, the Cyclones undermined themselves by missing 11 of their 20 free throws. Those were the difference in a 73-69 loss to Joliet.

cy and a batch of turnovers sabotaged Moraine as it suffered a 99-68 defeat against Olive-Harvey College.

Moraine was down by only three (34-31) at halftime, but the deficit grew steadily in the second half and the Cyclones eventually fell in arrears by 13. With 3:40 to go the margin was still 13 (63-50), but an aggressive defense fueled a rally and Moraine again drew as close as three before running dry. Ruzevich and Lewis both tallied 18 points, the former using 4-of-5 shooting from 3-point land to do much of her damage. Ruzevich also made five steals while Lewis dished out four assists. Jaber chipped in 10 points and eight boards. MEN'S BASKETBALL The Cyclones appeared to be stuck in a winter slumber when their season resumed last Tuesday. Defensive inconsisten-

By Anthony Nasella Though Stagg's boys' swim team is in the middle of its season, at least four of its athletes are already in postseason form. During the final meet of 2014, the Lincoln-Way North Holiday Tournament, the Chargers’ Lucas Smiarowski, Nick Amendola, Evan Johnson and Zack Amendola timed out in 3 minutes, 14.21 seconds to capture the 400-yard relay. With that event victory Stagg won the meet title as well. Not only did the clocking result in a first-place finish, it also met the state-qualifying mark in that relay almost six weeks ahead of sectionals. Understandably, that achievement made Chargers coach Jason Carr excited about the rest of the season. “For those guys to hit the state-qualifying time at midseason is a really great accomplishment,” Carr said. “Harlan Long was our senior on that relay team last year, and Nick Amendola has stepped into his slot and is doing a great job. They’re definitely going be a foursome to be reckoned with at sectionals.” And Stagg is not slowing down in the new year. It defeated Bradley-Bourbonnais (131-52) and Sandburg (101-85) in duals last Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, before finishing seventh at the very competitive Evanston Invitational on Saturday. Smiarowski prevailed in the 50-freestyle and 100-backstroke to lead the host Chargers past the Boilermakers in a SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover. Zack Amendola added victories in the 100-breaststroke and 200-free for Stagg.

Niko Cahue (15 points, 11 rebounds) and Paul Ostruskevicius (11 points, 13 rebounds, two assists) both performed well in a losing cause. Just missing out on his own double-double was Brian Townsend (15 points, nine rebounds, four steals, two assists). Also making their presences felt on the Cyclones' behalf were DJ Deere (10 points, four assists) and Jonathan Wilson (seven points, two rebounds). Deere poured in 24 points, passed out six assists and made three steals, but the effort went for naught on Dec. 20 as the Cyclones were on the short end of a 77-70 outcome versus Joliet. Townsend was also solid as he registered his fifth double-double of the campaign with 10 points and 11 rebounds, which were augmented by a couple steals. Nick Sims (12 points, three assists), Ermias Nega (nine points, eight rebounds, two steals) and Cahue (eight points, four rebounds, two blocks) also did their part to keep Moraine in contention.

The SWSC Blue triumph over Sandburg, Carr said, was especially satisfying. “When Stagg and Sandburg play each other in any sport, it’s a fun time,” he said. “It’s our biggest rival and the kids really competed well in that meet.” Stagg scored 2,535 points at Evanston and was the top finisher among local teams. Brother Rice (2,445) produced the nextbest showing by occupying the No. 8 position. New Trier won the meet with 2,836 points. “There were some very good teams at Evanston — Glenbrook South among many,” Carr said. “It was a fun meet and gave the kids some good experience [as] the end of season is coming fast.” Carr said he was grateful for the way 2014 concluded: with the Chargers snagging team wins at invitationals hosted by Downers Grove South Invitational and Lincoln-Way North. Stagg (272 points) edged Metea Valley, a top10 finisher at state last season, by four points to claim the latter championship. Besides their 400-relay triumph, the foursome of Smiarowski, Johnson and the Amendola brothers also won the 200-medley relay (1:38.69) to aid the performance at Lincoln-Way. “It was a great way to end the year,” Carr said. “We lost a few seniors from the previous season, but not that much. A lot of the returning kids this year are seniors now. "We have a good group of kids. They’re definitely focused and know what it takes to excel at the sectional meet and get to state.” In addition to his main relay team, Carr singled out the ef-

forts of other swimmers who are making a difference and elevating Stagg. Junior Nader Auda is one of the Chargers' top sprinters in 50and 100-frees while junior Gabe Jezierski competes in breaststroke and junior Jakob Russo swims the 200 IM and 500-free. Sophomore Edgaras Petrikas (100-fly, 200free), sophomore Tommy Witek (200-free) and freshman Brad Petersen (100-breaststroke) are other notable contributors. “We have some very talented kids and many of them are young,” Carr said. “This a good group of hard workers. They’re really focused on their swims and what they want to do at the end of the year. That focus keeps them on task on a daily basis.” BOYS' BOWLING Stagg's Dylan Otruba rolled a 1,260 series at Saturday’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue meet at Brunswick Zone in Woodridge. As a team the Chargers took fifth with 5,703 pins. Sandburg was third in that meet with 5,909 pins, just 190 off the pace set by champion Lockport. *** Shepard (8-6) defeated Evergreen Park 3,039-2,877 in a South Suburban Conference Red dual last Tuesday at Centennial Lanes. GIRLS' BOWLING Lincoln-Way North beat Stagg 1,566-1,237 in an SWSC crossover last Tuesday at Palos Lanes. WRESTLING Rudy Yates (132 pounds) contributed a victory on Saturday, but Sandburg lost for just the second time in 20 outings as it fell 41-21 to Glenbard North.

Not for these birds

RedHawks clip Falcons’ wings at tourney By Ken Karrson

Still slipping and sliding By Maura Vizza

Sports Wrap

Harlan offers proof of how deceiving records can be. The Falcons entered Saturday’s game against Marist with a sub.500 ledger, but RedHawks coach Gene Nolan only saw a redoubtable opponent in front of him. There was good reason for that — although Marist had defeated Harlan two of the last three seasons, both successes came by just one point. And the other game was decided by two. So why don’t the Falcons boast a glossier record? Their residence in the highly competitive Chicago Public League Red-South — thought by many to be the state’s strongest conference for boys’ basketball on an annual basis — is the most likely factor. But while that might provide diminishing returns from a win-loss standpoint, Harlan’s Red-South home simply verifies Nolan’s opinion of the program’s legitimacy as a formidable foe. “They’ve got size, speed and [good] athletes,” he said. “I like playing the schedule we do so we can see different styles of play.” The clubs also met in a different venue this year. What was supposed to be a home game for the RedHawks became a neutral-court affair at the TF North-hosted Bob Hambric Coaches Vs. Cancer Shootout. Meteors coach Tim Bankston, who played on Hambric’s 1984 state-championship team at Simeon, first organized the event several seasons ago. “They contracted to do it and were scheduled to play but didn’t

have an opponent,” Nolan said of the Falcons. “I’m really glad we went. It was very well run.” Adding to Nolan’s enjoyment was Marist’s victory over Harlan by a wider-than-usual 13-point margin. Chamar Hawkins’ fourth-quarter heroics lifted the RedHawks (14-4) to a 64-51 win. After collecting just nine points over the first three periods, Hawkins erupted for 14 in the last eight minutes. Most of the damage was done in close, including with a couple dunks. Jeremiah Ferguson and Kevin Lerma each added 10 points and all three players gathered in five rebounds. On the surface Marist’s double-digit decision might appear somewhat eye-opening given the RedHawks’ 43 percent shooting and 15 turnovers. While the latter number is higher than Nolan would have preferred, he recognized that it occurred in the midst of unusual circumstances. “It was a high-possession game, and considering the pressure they brought that really wasn’t bad,” Nolan said. Marist’s defense wasn’t too shabby either as evidenced by the Falcons’ 20 miscues. Harlan also fell well short of the RedHawks at the stripe as its 10-of-14 display was no match for Marist’s 24-of-33 showing. “I thought we played situational basketball well,” Nolan said. “Our problem was we didn’t do everything in every quarter.” Offense ruled the opening period as the squads combined for 37 points. The RedHawks notched 20 of those, but Nolan feared a continuation of that fast-paced

tempo. “Over four quarters they’re going to win the game [playing that way],” he said of the Falcons. Luckily for the RedHawks the situation changed dramatically in the second frame. By closing off gaps and limiting second-chance opportunities, Marist held Harlan to four points and carried a five-point lead into halftime. The locals were ahead by six at the third-period stop. “The pace of the second quarter was one we’d prefer to play against a team like this,” Nolan said. The RedHawks were seeing their first action in 11 days after completing the Centralia Holiday Tournament on New Year’s Eve. Nolan was glad for the breather, however. “I thought we needed it,” said Nolan, whose team played 17 games in the 2014 portion of the schedule. “It came at a good time. “It was good to get back and work on some preseason things [like] fundamental skills. We spent so much time thinking of the next opponent [earlier], but this gave us time to think about Marist.” The RedHawks’ only contest this week is an East Suburban Catholic Conference meeting with Carmel on Friday.

Statistics Marist Harlan

20 6 10 28 - 64 17 4 9 21 - 51

Marist Scoring: Hawkins 23, Ferguson 10, Lerma 10, Commander 7, Hill 5, Barry 4, Parker 2, Weaver 2, Reynolds 1. Rebounds: Ferguson 5, Hawkins 5, Lerma 5. Assists: Barry 4. Steals: Barry 3.

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outside.” Two other transfers to SXU include sophomore defensive lineman Jeff Cesario (Minnesota State-Moorhead) and sophomore middle linebacker Derrick Hosselton (Olivet Nazarene). Cesario, a Providence Catholic grad, registered 19 total tackles, including two for loss and one sack as a college freshman. He had 56 stops and five sacks in his final prep campaign. Hosselton was second among Olivet defenders with 77 total tackles in his one season in the program while topping the Tigers in tackles for loss (10 ½) and sacks (four). “We recruited Jeff a year ago and are glad he decided to come home,” Feminis said. “He’s a thick, strong defensive tackle who should come in and help us right away. “Derrick reminds me a little bit of [former Cougar] Jimmy Sandling — same high school, same size and same position. He’s a big linebacker and will be given the opportunity to compete for the “Mike” position in the spring, but we’ll see how it goes. We made Jimmy a defensive end and he had a terrific career for us. “Derrick’s a good football player and will definitely be an asset for our defense. It will be up to our defensive staff to figure out by next fall where he fits best for us.” And then right after getting Cesario and Hosselton Feminis picked up four more transfers: sophomore defensive end Fazson Chapman (Rochester Community and Technical College), sophomore linebacker Michael Lafenhagen (College of DuPage), senior defensive back Leo Watkins (Winona State University and West Hills Community College) and redshirt freshman linebacker Collin Farley (Lindenwood-Belleville University). “We expect Chapman and Lafenhagen to be impact players for us,” Feminis said. “Fazson is a tremendous athlete and has off-the-chart quickness for our level. We’ll be using him mainly as a standup rush end, yet still drop him in some coverage situations. “Michael will bring a physical presence to our defense and can flat out run. Once he learns our scheme Michael will be a difference-maker. “Leo should help us right away too and can probably play either safety position or even corner for us. He’s very physical and we think he has good enough coverage skills to play outside, so it will be interesting to evaluate Leo during spring sessions. Collin is a nice addition to our program as well and should help out on special teams, but he’s probably at least a year away from competing for playing time on defense." MEN'S BASKETBALL Although he has been around the sport a long time, Tom O’Malley is not a guy who lives in the past. That’s especially important when it comes to games against Trinity Christian College. If the veteran coach chose to embrace history instead of operating in the here and now, the Cougars may have stumbled a few times in recent years. While the Trolls have never defeated an O’Malley-coached squad, they have been a much tougher out of late. Not surprisingly O’Malley noticed that right away, even if others didn't. “I appreciate them because I think they play hard, no matter what their record is,” he said of Trinity. “When one team has dominated for a while, you sometimes think it’s going to be easy. But you always look at who you’re playing, not who you’ve played in the past. I don’t live on what happened before. “The makeup of teams change and you should always look at the position you’re in now. [The Trolls] do things the right way. They play an aggressive, hustling game and they play the whole game.” That was again the case last Wednesday in Palos Heights when the local rivals renewed acquaintances. Trinity was within six of SXU late in the first half, but the Cougars scored six unanswered points to close out the session. One of those baskets was a Hail Mary heave by freshman Larry Motuzis that was launched from the opposite free-throw line just before the buzzer. O’Malley downplayed the demoralizing nature of that play, but the Trolls never did recover completely. Of course, SXU had a little something to say about that as it ended the evening with a 52 percent success rate (11-of21) from 3-point territory. The visitors canned 56 percent of their first-half shots (15-of-27), which staked them to a 48-36 edge at the break. “We’re capable of that,” O’Malley said, referring to his team’s long-distance accuracy.

“But we’ve got to keep ourselves in perspective with that and not keep doing it when the shots aren’t falling.” Senior guard Jack Krieger tossed in 24 points for the Cougars, Motuzis finished with 18, Kyle Huppe netted 11 (three 3s) off the bench and junior guard Stanley Moore delivered gamebest totals of nine rebounds, six assists and three steals to go along with his 11 points. SXU made 11 steals in all, which accounted for the lion’s share of Trinity’s 15 turnovers. The Trolls’ ability to be more competitive in recent seasons pretty much coincides with the restructuring of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference into one large NAIA Division II entity. Since the Cougars and other former D-I schools dropped down, blowouts have become far less frequent. “There’s been a little bit of increase in [both] the volume and quality of the league,” O’Malley said. “There’s more of an equalization factor with the scholarship limits and there is a [general] feeling the playing field is a little more level. You can get a lot of losses real quick [if unprepared].” *** One of those losses was not forthcoming on Saturday as SXU (11-6, 5-2) defeated Indiana University-South Bend 85-76 at the Shannon Center. Senior forward Andre Arrington played what may have been his finest all-around game as a Cougar as he posted a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds. Krieger had one of his own as he wound up with 16 points and 14 boards. Behind that duo’s exploits SXU tallied 22 second-chance points off 19 offensive rebounds and bested the Titans 50-36 on the glass. “That’s one of the things we keep harping on: rebounds,” O’Malley said. “We did some really good things [in that regard].” The solid board work allowed the Cougars to withstand some faultiness at the line, where they missed 10 free throws, and a far worse effort from 3-point range (7-of-31) than what was managed three days before. “[Doing] that lets the other team play a little bit better,” O’Malley said. That likely played a role in IUSB staying close for a while despite being victimized by a 12-0 run midway through the first half and falling behind by 17 (45-28) shortly after intermission. Motuzis’ 3-pointer sparked the earlier blitz and a long ball by Moore created the second-half margin. Those two players registered 15 and nine points, respectively. Motuzis also pulled down seven rebounds while Moore augmented his scoring with a game-best seven assists. Huppe tossed in 11 points. The Titans narrowed the gap to 61-53 with 10 minutes to go, but the Cougars’ 16-6 flurry put them up by 18 (77-59) at the 4:28 mark and enabled them to render a few late 3s by IUSB meaningless. A road game at Purdue-North Central this past Wednesday and a Saturday home date with Olivet Nazarene were in store for SXU, which trails Cardinal Stritch by one game in the CCAC standings. Two other teams are also in the thick of the hunt. “We look at every game as important,” O’Malley said. “It’s going to be a dogfight.” — Ken Karrson WOMEN'S BASKETBALL For the second week in a row the Cougars racked up a pair of convincing victories. Vanquished last week by a total of 81 points were Trinity Christian College (82-47 on Wednesday) and Indiana University-South Bend (103-57 on Saturday). The pair of CCAC triumphs kept SXU perfect in league play. The NAIA Division II No. 4-ranked Cougars (15-2, 7-0) opened with a 26-6 run on Wednesday to immediately put the Trolls in dire straits. Twelve players tallied for SXU, which rode 55 percent 3-point shooting to success three days later. The Cougars' last four victories have come by an average margin of nearly 42 points. While coach Bob Hallberg certainly appreciates being able to give playing time to the back end of his bench, he doesn't want his athletes to become complacent. "On Saturday I thought we’d be challenged more," Hallberg said. " South Bend is one of those teams which traditionally gives us trouble. We’ve been winning too easy — we were up on Trinity 38-14 at halftime so there’s not much you can say in the locker room — and we’re wondering who is going to challenge us. “It’s been a lot of fun, but we need some close games. We can’t get too comfortable with too many in row that we’re not being tested much. It’s not that we don’t want to lose a game, but we want some tougher competition like the teams we’ll be

Thursday, January 15, 2015 Section 2 facing in the national tournament.” Freshman Brittany Collins and junior Caitlin McMahon were interior forces for SXU versus Trinity as they combined for 19 points and 19 rebounds. Fifteen of the latter belonged to McMahon while Collins accounted for 12 of the points. Senior Suzie Broski and freshman Kara Krolicki both reached double figures with 10 points apiece. The program's career scoring leader, senior Morgan Stuut, finished with nine points and five boards. Sophomore Mikayla Leyden (seven points) and senior Maloree Johnson (five assists) were other key individuals. The Cougars shot 53 percent from the field in the first half, which led to the big getaway, and their defense made 19 steals while limiting the Trolls to a meager 28 percent success rate from the floor. “We’ve talked over the past couple of years about getting off a slow start, but this year we’ve been getting off to some really fast starts," Hallberg said. "We start the game by hitting some consecutive 3-point baskets and it puts the other team on its heels right off the bat. “We’re just playing very well Shepard’s Jenny Payne puts up right now. We’re shooting well, defenders in the area. sharing the ball well and playing well at both ends of the floor. We have players on offense and defense who play very smart and do a good job of moving and distributing the ball." (Continued from page 2) *** SXU connected on 41-of-74 STAGG shots against IUSB, which included a 12-of-22 performance The Chargers (4-13, 0-4) came from 3-point land. Stuut's 12th up short in a pair of SouthWest double-double of the season (21 Suburban Conference Blue games points, 11 rebounds) led the way. last week as they fell to BolingShe also contributed five steals brook (37-22) and Lockport (36-30) on Tuesday and Friday, and three blocks. Broski (17 points), Krolicki respectively. (13) and McMahon (10) were The source of Stagg’s woes was, others who aided the Cougars' according to coach Bill Turner, cause. SXU raced out to a 25-9 a familiar one: a lack of offense. edge in the first six minutes “Defense was certainly not an and never wavered. Consecu- issue, but offense continues to be tive 3-balls by Stuut capped a problem,” he said. “Finding the bottom of the net has been the the surge. The Cougars got up by as missing piece of the puzzle for many as 21 in the opening half this team all season long. and were ahead by 30 six min- “I have been telling our players utes into the second half. Once each game that tonight is the again a dozen players hit the night that we will break out of this shooting slump. Unfortuscoring column. “We have 13 players working nately, I have not been right yet.” hard every practice and that’s Senior forward Mia DiGiacomo why we’re 15-2,” Hallberg said. (seven points, 15 rebounds, four “We’ve been getting contribu- steals, three blocks) provided the tions from starters and from biggest thrust for the Chargers the bench in our wins, and that against the Raiders, something depth should serve us well as we that has happened previously. enter the national tournament. “Mia is providing most of our “Morgan remains solid; when scoring [and] rebounding and we add Suzie Broski and our giving us a solid defensive effort freshman Kara Krolicki we have most every night,” Turner said. some great offensive options. “She is our leading scorer and Kara plays like a sophomore rebounder [11 ppg, 7.3 rpg] on [or] junior with a high confi- the season. dence level. She’s not intimi- "Getting some consistency from dated, [she] enjoys herself on others on the offensive end has the court and is very mature been elusive. [But] freshman guard Jaime Ryan [six points, for a freshman.” Hallberg expects a more dan- six rebounds, two steals] is begerous assignment for his club ginning to find her way on the on Saturday when it hosts Olivet varsity level as is junior guard Noor Elmosa [five points, five Nazarene University. “That’s a team that always rebounds].” keeps its opponents on the run,” Stagg held Bolingbrook to 17 he said. “I told the girls, jok- first-half points but still found ingly, to leave their basketball itself in arrears by 10 at intershoes at home and bring their mission. track shoes. Hopefully, Olivet “That what makes these types will give us that much-needed of losses so hard to deal with,” competitive game.” — Anthony Turner said. “It is in all areas of shooting that we continue to Nasella

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a shot last Tuesday despite the presence of two Queen of Peace struggle. We shot just 16 percent from the field and 50 percent from the free-throw line.” Another strong defensive effort against Lockport also went for naught. After giving up 15 first-quarter points, the Chargers kept the Porters to single digits in each of the remaining three frames. But that still wasn't good enough to boost Stagg despite respectable efforts from DiGiacomo (game-high 13 points, 15 rebounds, four steals, two blocks), senior guard Alex Abed (11 points, five steals) and Elmosa (five points, four steals). “It was very frustrating to limit the opposition to just three third-quarter points but only score one point on your own end,” Turner said. “Shooting 19.5 percent from the field and 43 percent from the charity stripe took away from another stellar defensive performance. “This was one we should have logged in the win column. We are getting great looks and taking good shots. Our shot charts look fine. "The team will fight their way through this. I am confident that these girls will continue to work hard, hustle and give their best effort.” MARIST The RedHawks doubled up on Loyola Academy (62-31) last Thursday and then downed Providence Catholic in a much more competitive East Suburban Catholic Conference game on Saturday, 53-44. Julia Ruzevich spearheaded the rout of the Ramblers with 19 points and Dajae Black added 10 to help host Marist (14-4, 3-1). Black tossed in eight points and Katie Houbolt matched her to lift the RedHawks over the Celtics. Also chipping in to the latter victory were Skye Patterson (six points), Claire Austin (six), Tehya Fortune (five), Katelyn Rosner (five points, 14 rebounds) and Bridget Bilek (five points). Ten Marist players in all scored.

SANDBURG The Eagles stayed perfect in SWSC Blue play by topping Lockport (55-41) and Joliet West (60-37) last week. Sam Youngwirth was a factor for Sandburg (14-4, 4-0) in both contests as she tallied 19 points on each occasion. Rachel Distor was an able accomplice with 10 points on Tuesday and 13 on Friday. Others heard from versus the Tigers were Jess Merino (16 points) and Victoria Stavropoulos (12). CHICAGO CHRISTIAN After beating Elmwood Park 38-27 in a Metro Suburban Conference encounter last Tuesday, the Knights had to settle for a week's split as they absorbed a 5144 loss to Oak Lawn on Saturday. Emily Lemmenes' 15 points paced Chicago Christian (10-7, 7-0) in its win. Lexi VanRyn (10 points, 13 rebounds) and Leah Kamp (10 points) were the Knights' headliners versus the Spartans, who were led by Brianna Markusic (24 points, 18 rebounds). Oak Lawn (11-10) was less successful against Hillcrest, which doled out a 50-32 setback in an SSC crossover game last Friday. MOTHER MCAULEY Molly O’Malley poured in 18 points to spark the host Mighty Macs to a 69-23 Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red victory over Queen of Peace on Friday. Tara O’Malley and Amy Balich added 13 and 12 points, respectively, for Mother McAuley (7-11, 2-2). RICHARDS The Bulldogs, behind 16 points from Sydni Tears, defeated Chicago Agricultural Science 56-39 last Monday. Richards improved to 6-6 with the win. EVERGREEN PARK The Mustangs dropped a 4131 decision to Oak Forest in an SSC crossover on Friday. Megan Pfister and Nicole Larkin had 10 points apiece to lead Evergreen Park (13-5, 2-3).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S C O U N T Y D E PA R TM E N T, CHANCERY DIVISION P H H M O R T G A G E C O R P O R AT I O N , P l a i n t i f f V . S A LVATO R E A . A P R I L E , J R . A / K / A S A LVAT O R E A . APRILE; VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION; CONDOMINIUMS OF VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION II; UNNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S , D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 2033 Property Address: 15514 WESTMINSTER DRIVE U N I T 6 7 B O R L A N D PA R K , I L 6 0 4 6 2 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC file # 14-070806 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on November 10, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on February 12, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 15514 Westminster Drive, Unit 67B, Orland Park, IL 60462 Permanent Index No.: 27-15-301-028-1122 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association’s assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) a n d ( g ) ( 4 ) . The judgment amount was $170,143.72. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,” with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays on l y. I635369

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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GRZEGORZ STEPINSKI, BANK OF AMERICA, NA AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO COLLECTIVE BANK, HARRIS, N.A. Defendants 09 CH 22789 5930 WEST 88TH PLACE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 19, 2015, 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 5930 WEST 88TH PLACE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-208-028-0000, 24-05208-029-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $287,542.50. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 09 CH 22789 TJSC#: 34-21994 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , v s . ANNA MAK AKA MAK ANNA; BARTLOMIEJ G R Z Y W A C Z ; ANNA MAK AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 3/21/07 KNOWN AS THE MAK FAMILY TRUST NUMBER ONE; H I C K O R Y HILLS COURTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; U N K N O W N BENEFICIARIES OF THE MAK FAMILY TRUST N U M B E R ONE; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; ANNA MAK, HEIR; ANNA MAK, INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR; Defendants, 10 CH 39001 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 6, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 18-35-308-039-1005. Commonly known as 8424 West 87th Street, Unit 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 1023147. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I640516

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL A. SALIM A/K/A MICHAEL SALIM, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, SHIRLEY C. SALIM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 040565 7832 W. OAK RIDGE 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 February 26, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2015, 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 7832 W. OAK RIDGE DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-25-300-063. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-09-33365. 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. 14-09-33365 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 040565 TJSC#: 35-165 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. I641003

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(708) 903-9865 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RAMON B. BELICANO JR., ANNA L. DAVID, BANK OF AMERICA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, COLETTE HIGHLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 002563 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2015, 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 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-17-406-011-0000. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-14-10788. 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. 14-14-10788 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 002563 TJSC#: 34-19772 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. I639197

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL GONZALEZ, CYRENE MARIE GILBERT, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25170 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2015, 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 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-22-112-029-1036. The real estate is improved with a two story townhouse with a one car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1313717. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1313717 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25170 TJSC#: 34-19084 I638768

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, S/I/I TO NATIONAL CITY REAL ESTATE SERVICES, LLC, S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE, INC., F/K/A NATIONAL CITY MORTGAGE CO. Plaintiff, -v.ROSE PASTORE, EVERGREEN VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 07854 14210 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE 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 November 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 5, 2015, 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 14210 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-317005-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a three 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 PA1304979. 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. PA1304979 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 07854 TJSC#: 34-19336 I639315

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAL KADLUB, JARMILA KADLUB A/K/A JARMILA KOVACIKOVA, PALOS PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010893 10571 PALOS PLACE UNIT #2B 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 September 25, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2015, 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 10571 PALOS PLACE UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-103-030-1034, Property Index No. 23-13-103-030-1064. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-14-12022. 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. 14-14-12022 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010893 TJSC#: 34-17546 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. I639519

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/11/80 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 5850, VICTOR LEVITSKI A/K/A VICTOR R. LEVITSKI, VALARIE A. BEHLING, DIANE V. KADEL, ROBERT T. MCELROY, EILEEN A. MCELROY, NANCY L. MCELROY, SOMERSET CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 6/11/80 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 5850, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF LORETTA MCELROY, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 23031 12666 SOUTH LONDON LANE APT 1 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 November 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2015, 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 12666 SOUTH LONDON LANE APT 1, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-300-119-1009. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, condominium in multi unit building; 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 PA1313348. 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. PA1313348 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 23031 TJSC#: 34-19092 I638828

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LISA M. HOVEL, BERKSHIRE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 010661 8901 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #307 HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2015, 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 8901 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #307, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-101-019-1029. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-1408941. 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. 14-14-08941 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 010661 TJSC#: 34-17883 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. I639441

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC Plaintiff, v . JESUS BADILLO, LESLEY BADILLO Defendants 13 CH 25394 8155 WEST 89TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 13, 2015, 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 8155 WEST 89TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-215-001. The real estate is improved with a 2 story home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 PA1315665. 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. PA1315665 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25394 TJSC#: 34-19865 I640309

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOANNA PRANICA, ANDRZEJ PRANICA A/K/A ANDREW PRANICA, THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS MASTER TRUST, REVOLVING HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2004-U, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 040892 9954 S. 84TH TERRACE UNIT #309 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 July 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 17, 2015, 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 9954 S. 84TH TERRACE UNIT #309, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1153 (23-11-301-005 underlying). 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-12-23270. 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. 14-12-23270 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 040892 TJSC#: 34-22028 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. I639894

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to be a video game designer. Italian Dishes – 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, a culinary program will teach students how to make popular Italian dishes. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500.

20, at 7 p.m. Dr. Richard Treptow will speak and show slides about the causes The Bridge Teen and consequences of our climate Center programs climate and possible cures and solutions. Treptow is a retired chemistry professor from Chicago State Puppies with Purpose – 4:30 University and has devoted his to 5:30 p.m. today (Thursday), retirement to speaking to groups The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 about climate change. S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will Ecojustice in a Known as Men’s Point of View, host a program to teach students changing climate the discussion group was formed about how Illini Service Dogs train dogs to help individuals with disTheologian Terry Gallagher last year by Bill Hopkins, George abilities. will speak this Sunday, Jan. 18, Harris, Dan Morley, and John YouTube Videos – 5 to 6 p.m. following a dinner at 5:30 p.m. Andringa. The group discusses today, a program to view a com- at The Center, 12700 Southwest a variety of issues and welcomes newcomers at any time. pilation of hilarious student vid- Highway, Palos Park. No fee is charged, but pre-regeos. Stop by The Bridge to submit Rev. Gallagher will address the your video. issue of our relationship with the istration is requested. Call The Lip Sync Battle with Behind the earth and with our fellow human Center at 361-3650. Heart – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. beings. He ties together the simple 16, weekly “Friday Night Live” Christian messages of “love thy Nature with a Lip Sync Battle Night, live neighbor” and “care for creation,” photography forum music from Behind the Heart and as he enlightens audiences about with free food from Barraco’s. the effect of our lifestyles on those Camera and nature enthusiasts Design Your Logo with Har- less fortunate. Gallagher is a Unit- are invited to a Nature Photograrington College of Design – 4:30 ed Church of Christ minister and phy Forum this Sunday afternoon, to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 20, students will dynamic speaker who is passion- Jan. 18, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., at learn how to design a personal logo. ate about the grave injustice of The Center, at 12700 Southwest Braided Headbands – 4 to 5:30 climate change. Highway, Palos Park. p.m. Jan. 20, a program to teach Dinner costs $20 per person and Films of outstanding nature students how to make their own requires advance reservations. photographers are shown. Nature braided headbands. Call The Center at 361-3650. photography instructor Rick StefMosaic Art – 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. fen of Orland Park facilitates the 21 and 28, a program to teach program. Men’s Discussion students how to make their very The public is invited and there Group: climate change own mosaic out of broken tile. is no fee for the program, but What’s It Like To Be: A Video Climate Change is the topic of reservations are requested. For Game Designer with Game Ref- a men’s discussion group at The further information, interested uge – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22, a Center, 12700 Southwest High- persons should call The Center program to explore what it takes way, Palos Park, on Tuesday, Jan. at 361-3650.

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

Make a big pot of hearty, healthy soup for dinner tonight—and beyond Some people say January could not be a worse time of year for resolving to eat more healthfully and get fit. After all, it’s frigid outside. Who wants to head outside to exercise? And how can you possibly make it on light fare when your body craves warm, robust, filling food to sustain it against the elements? I understand those arguments. But, honestly, we’re talking here about making it through winter, not getting ready to hibernate. And I can actually answer such protests from those resisting healthy winter foods with a single word: Soup! Delicious soup is one of the main reasons I look forward to cooking when it’s cold outside. Soup is one of the greatest comfort foods, soothing with every sip. Some of the best soups I know feature healthy, satisfying ingredients like hearty roots and green vegetables, beans and grains, which offer a wealth of nutrients, plus ample dietary fiber that not only makes you feel fuller longer but also may help safeguard against all sorts of diseases. Even the way you eat soup helps when you’re trying to trim down. Enjoyed hot spoonful by spoonful, it forces you to slow down, so your hunger ultimately winds up being satisfied with less. Doesn’t that make soup sound like a downright miracle food? I hope you’ll find my recipe for “Ten Thousand Lakes” Minestrone a small miracle in itself. It’s a healthy New World spin on the Italian classic, replacing the usual pasta with wild rice, which gives the soup a nutty, earthy, satisfying flavor and texture — not to mention inspiring its name, a reference to Minnesota, where so much of that grain is grown. You’ll find the recipe simple to make, whether you prepare it on the stovetop or in a pressure cooker. Either way, it’s worth making in quantity and freezing in individual portions for future quick meals. The recipe is also very adaptable. Using vegetable broth and leaving out the optional Parmesan garnish will make it completely vegan. And, once you’ve tried it with the ingredients listed, you can start making healthy substitutions. Try Swiss chard or collard greens in place of the kale, for example, or any other dried bean variety for the white beans. Speaking of beans, instead of soaking them overnight as the recipe describes, you could also “quick soak” them. Put the dried beans in a small saucepan and add 1 cup (250 ml) cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then continue boiling for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the beans to soak for

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Soup is one of the greatest comfort foods, soothing with every sip. 1 hour before draining them and beginning the recipe as written. Sticking to your New Year’s resolution was never so easy! “TEN THOUSAND LAKES” MINESTRONE WITH WILD RICE AND WHITE BEANS Serves 8 • ¹∕³ cup (85 ml) dried cannellini beans or other dried white beans, sorted, rinsed and soaked overnight in cold water to cover • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil • 3 medium organic leeks, white parts only, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed and chopped • 6 garlic cloves, chopped • 2 medium organic carrots, cut into ½-inch (12-mm) pieces • 2 stalks organic celery, chopped • 1 can crushed tomatoes, about 14 ounces (420 g) • 1½ cups (375 ml) packed chopped organic kale leaves • ¹∕³ cup (85 ml) uncooked wild rice • 1 large bay leaf • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed • 1 teaspoon dried thyme • 7 cups (1.75 l) organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth Chopped fresh Italian parsley, basil, or chives, for garnish 6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish (optional)

Drain the soaked cannellini beans, put them in a saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm). Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a large, heavy soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the leeks and saute, stirring constantly, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add the carrots, celery, tomatoes, kale, wild rice, drained cannellini beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper and thyme. Stir together briefly, and then stir in the stock. Bring the liquid to a boil; then, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer until the beans and rice are tender, about 1½ hours. (Alternatively, heat a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the oil and the leeks and saute until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir briefly; then, stir in the carrots, celery, tomatoes, kale, wild rice, drained cannellini beans, bay leaf, salt, pepper and thyme. Secure the lid and bring to high pressure, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Turn the heat to low and set a timer for 20 minutes. When the cooking time is up, turn off the heat and release the pressure, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Continue simmering with the lid off until the soup is thick but still fairly fluid, about 10 minutes longer.) Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Ladle the soup into heated serving bowls and garnish with parsley, basil, or chives and, if you like, grated Parmesan.

‘Selma’ worthwhile but doesn’t make MLK look like a saint

One of the most surprising things is that Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has never had his own feature film before. The man credited with bringing the civil rights movement to the foreground has often just been a blurry background character. Now Mr. King finally has his own movie with “Selma.” Just because this is a film with King (David Oyelowo) as the main character, this is not a film about his life. It’s a film less about King and more about how he can allow the African American people of Selma, Alabama, the right to vote. It’s a film about a cause that just happens to be led by King. The film opens up with a reminder of what is was like before African Americansa actually had the right to vote. A character played by Oprah Winfrey, who is also a producer of the film, tries to register to vote. After being asked a few questions most Americans couldn’t answer, she is denied the right to vote and disappears into a heartbreaking state of disappointment. It’s this sadly depressing mood setter that sets the scene

liberties have been taken which shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it. For example, the movie tries to make the President seem like a bad guy who is unwilling to help the by cause, but in reality President JohnTony Pinto son helped more than the movie wants to give him credit. It’s a wonderfully acted movie. for what comes. Throughout the movie, King It has cameos from Martin Sheen has unproductive meetings with and Cuba Gooding Jr. David OyPresident Johnson (Tom Wilkin- elowo does a great job as portrayson) about this issue. You also get ing King. You may not like the to see President Johnson with J. way the story is told but you can at least appreciate the acting. Edgar Hoover (Dylan Baker). “Selma” may not be a great One thing this film doesn’t do is treat King as a saint. It portrays film like the story it’s based on, him as someone who has saintly but this is still a good film. It’s a aspirations who is just as human film that is worth your time as it as everyone else. He has marriage takes you on a journey through an issues just like a lot of people do. historical period that was riddled The film raises questions like “Did with turmoil. It does all this while helping he cheat on his wife?” The film doesn’t really answer the ques- us explore the past. There are tion; it just leads you to wonder. many reasons to see “Selma.” It’s This is not just a let’s-praise- an historically-based drama that King-for-all-the-good-he-did type aims to change our feelings of the of film. It does not always portray past, and for some it just might, while for others it will just be him in the greatest of light. This may not be the most histori- enjoyable entertainment. cally accurate movie, but it’s not —Tony Pinto’s grade: Aa documentary film. A few artistic

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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: “A WALK AMONG THE TOMBSTONES”: Played previously by Jeff Bridges in “8 Million Ways to Die,” novelist Lawrence Block’s cop-turned-detective character Matt Scudder is assumed by Liam Neeson, who effectively stays in “Taken” mode in this expectedly grim melodrama. The personally troubled New York sleuth is recruited to help a drug dealer (Dan Stevens, “Downton Abbey”) by finding the killers of the pusher’s wife. Directed by screenwriter Scott Frank (“Get Shorty”), the film also features David Harbour (“State of Affairs”), Adam David Thompson, Sebastian Roche and Mark Consuelos. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “GONE GIRL”: Adapted (by her) from the best-seller by Gillian Flynn, director David Fincher’s well-spun screen version was one of 2014’s most anticipated and most-discussed films. A man’s (Ben Affleck) wedding anniversary is marked by his wife’s (Rosamund Pike) disappearance, and as the ensuing investigation proceeds, he looks more and more like a suspect ... with his attitude definitely not helping his case. Even for the countless readers of the book, the result here offers surprises; the superbly chosen cast also includes Tyler Perry, Neil Patrick Harris, Carrie Coon (“The Leftovers”) and Kim Dickens (“Sons of Anarchy”). *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “LOVE IS STRANGE”: In a match of superb actors, John Lithgow and Alfred Molina star in this tale of longtime domestic partners who finally marry when they’re able to do so legally. They then run into complications that force them to give up their apartment and live separately, with their new arrangements adding to the emotional strain they already feel. Cheyenne Jackson, Darren Burrows and Marisa Tomei also appear, but the excellent Lithgow and Molina are the show here. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Lithgow, Molina and director and co-writer Ira Sachs; Los Angeles Film Festival Q&A. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BOARDWALK EMPIRE: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON”: The Martin Scorseseproduced HBO saga came to an end with this round, with Depressionera power Nucky (Steve Buscemi) trying to re-establish himself in Cuba. Encounters with mobsters including Meyer Lansky and Charlie “Lucky” Luciano (Anatol Yusef, Vincent Piazza) leave him unsettled ... and reflective of earlier days, shown in flashbacks, when he was starting to build his own base. Chicago and Atlantic City are among other settings for the final phase of the drama, which also features Kelly Macdonald, Michael Shannon, Shea Whigham, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Wright and Gretchen Mol. DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members on selected episodes; two episodes of “The Knick.” *** (Not

rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “MEN, WOMEN & CHILDREN”: What does the Internet age mean for interpersonal relationships? It’s a big question that has been pondered much in recent years, and director and co-screenwriter Jason Reitman (“Juno,” “Up in the Air”) takes his turn with this interestingly cast comedy-drama about several teens and their parents ... and how they’re affected by the time they spend in cyberspace. The ensemble of players includes Adam Sandler, Jennifer Garner, Rosemarie DeWitt, Ansel Elgort (“The Fault in Our Stars”), Kaitlyn Dever (“Last Man Standing”), Judy Greer, Dean Norris, Dennis Haysbert and J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”). *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE FACTS OF LIFE: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: “You take the good, you take the bad ... ,” and if you know classic television, you know the rest of the theme song to this long-popular NBC spinoff of “Diff’rent Strokes.” Charlotte Rae transferred her Mrs. Garrett character into becoming the housemother to a spirited group of female students at the private Eastland School. The core group is played by Lisa Whelchel, Nancy McKeon (whose tomboyish Jo was added after the first season), Kim Fields and Mindy Cohn. Molly Ringwald also was a cast member early on, and a pre-”ER” George Clooney had a two-season stint as a hunky (of course) handyman. Also notable was comedian Geri Jewell

as Blair’s (Whelchel) cousin who, like her portrayer, had cerebral palsy. *** (Not rated: AS) COMING SOON: “ANNABELLE” (Jan. 20): The spirit within a vintage doll makes things tough for the cultists who invade its new owners’ (Annabelle Wallis, John Gordon) home. (R: AS, P, V) “THE BOXTROLLS” (Jan. 20): An orphan tries to protect the trash collectors who raised him from an exterminator in this animated fantasy; Ben Kingsley and Tracy Morgan are in the voice cast. (PG: AS) “LUCY” (Jan. 20): An innocent (Scarlett Johansson) is transformed into a furious warrior by an untested drug in writer-director Luc Besson’s sci-fi-adventure; Morgan Freeman also stars. (R: AS, P, V) “THE JUDGE” (Jan. 27): An attorney (Robert Downey Jr.) represents his estranged father (Robert Duvall), the title judge, against a murder charge. (R: AS, P) “DRACULA UNTOLD” (Feb. 3): The roots of the vampire (Luke Evans) are traced as he tries to protect his family and kingdom. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY” (Feb. 10): As he turns 12, Alexander makes a wish that causes trouble (Ed Oxenbould) for his whole family; Steve Carell and Jennifer Garner also star. (PG: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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

Lake Katherine lists winter/spring schedule of programs for children Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights offers the following children’s programs for January to April. All classes are on Wednesdays between 3:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. and cost $5 per child. Pre-registration is required at the Nature Center.

use roots and beans, stalks to make natural vegetable dyes for colourful Easter eggs. Program # Grade Date 323 K-2 March 25

April Fools: Make a fun, silly project to fool your friends and family. We’ll also learn some fun facts about animals. Snowshoeing: Take a hike out- Program # Grade Date 324 3-5 April 1 doors with our snowshoes (snow or no snow). Afterwards enjoy hot Weather: How do tornados cocoa with marshmallows. start? Why does it rain? These Program # Grade Date are some of the questions we will 314 3-5 January 14 explore. Make a twister to take Tracks in the snow: Explore home and make rain art! outdoors, follow the tracks of ani- Program # Grade Date 325 K-2 April 8 mals through the snow (or mud) 326 K-2 April 15 and learn who has traveled our area. Make a track casting to Plentiful Prairie: Open spactake home. es like the prairie have a variety Program # Grade Date of flowers and grasses growing, 315 K-2 January 21 providing habitats for insects, 316 3-5 January 28 birds and other wildlife. Make Winter hike on the Eastern the connection between plants trail: Become an explorer with an and animals while exploring and adventurer’s heart and hike the playing games. Eastern trail where many seldom Program # Grade Date 327 K-2 April 22 seen animals make their home. 328 3-5 April 29 Program # Grade Date 317 3-5 February 4 Little Explorers *Preschoolers (ages 3-6) and Animal Valentine’s party: Have fun and join us for an their favorite adult exploring naanimal Valentine celebration. ture together. One hour classes Please bring fresh vegetables to cost $5 per child. Pre-registration share with the animals such as is required at the Nature Center. kale, parsley, peppers, tomatoes Mix it up: The world is made and strawberries). Everyone will have the opportunity to handle up of mixtures including soil and the animals of your choice: our the water in our lake. This handsresident rabbit, turtles and maybe on class will lead Little Explorers to discover the world of mixtures the corn snake. by sifting and sorting objects. The Program # Grade Date class includes a hike outside and 329 K-2 February 11 a craft project. Bodacious Birds: Celebrate Program # Day Date Time 300 Thursday January 15 National Bird month by making an outdoor bird feeder for our feath- 9:30am 301 Friday January 16 9:30am ered friends. Take a nature walk 302 Saturday January 17 to spot some of our early migrants. 10:30am Program # Grade Date 318 K-2 February 18 Have a heart for our bird 319 3-5 February 25 friends: Children will learn the Indoor garden project: Feed special function of bird’s beaks. the butterflies this summer by Children will eat like a bird, tastgrowing flowers this spring. We’ll ing pasta (worms), raisin (insects) plant seeds in a recycled plastic and sunflower seeds. We will also bottle project to take home and examine bird feathers and nests and take a walk outside to look watch grow. for birds. A bird feeder project Program # Grade Date is included. 320 K-2 March 4 Program # Day Date Time 304 Thursday February 19 Amphibians with attitudes: Take an up-close look at frogs, 9:30am 305 Friday February 20 9:30am toads and salamanders. Explore 306 Saturday February 21 the wetland habitat looking for 10:30am amphibians. Program # Grade Date Meet our mammals: Children 321 4-5 March 11 will learn about mammals, handling Natural egg dyeing: We will skulls and pelts before petting and

Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put a positive spin on your appearance this week. Change your clothing style or haircut. You’re likely to attract people who are a good influence on you or who can help you make a success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The little details add up to a lot. Listen to the well-intentioned advice of others in the week to come. Your favorite someone could become testy if overworked or subjected to criticism.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll have better luck using leniency in the week ahead. A bit of compassion and sympathy will work much better in sticky situations than being strict, exacting and disapproving.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Set the bar high, but not too high. Trying to attain impossible to reach heights of perfection this week could cause frustration. True lovebirds will get together for a mutual preening session.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The most favorable results are readily apparent. Play or converse with others in the week ahead to gain their trust and assistance. You might easily develop firm supporters for the future.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Get some extra sleep in the week ahead, as your schedule could become complicated. Avoid passing on gossip; what you say could carry weight and you might be tagged as the source.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take advantage of clear intellect to balance the checkbook or research hard facts. New procedures or technology can make your life easier in the week ahead if you’ll just give them a try.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can beat your chest in the week ahead. Enjoy opportunities to take pride in your success and share it with those in your inner circle. Your drive and ambition have no bounds.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Advertise your best qualities to gain recognition in the upcoming week. Sociable old dogs won’t necessarily learn new tricks, but friendly tails are wagging, especially in the workplace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Picky people might put you in your place during the upcoming week. Avoid being demanding, aggressive, or overly competitive and you can avoid becoming embroiled in a personal controversy.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): When there’s a job to be done, you roll up your sleeves and dive right in. If you take pride in your accomplishments and display a “can do” attitude, you’re unlikely to fail this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on lasting values and longterm results in the week to come. The quick fix or the easy way out might have hidden problems that end up causing more work or bother in the long run.

holding our resident mammals in the Nature Center. We will also take a walk outdoors looking for tracks and complete a craft project. Program # Day Date Time 307 Thursday March 19 9:30am 308 Friday March 20 9:30am 309 Saturday March 21 10:30am Color, color: Mix, match and paint with primary colors, learning to blend and create. We’ll hike outside to find colors of Spring and mix a colorful treat to eat! Program # Day Date Time 310 Thursday April 16 9:30am 311 Friday April 17 9:30am 312 Saturday April 18 10:30am All programs will be held at Lake Katherine Environmental Learning Center and require pre-registration with payment no later than the Monday before the program by mail or in person. Lake Katherine is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. — Lake Katherine Nature Center

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Valentine Jazz Dinner at The Center Jazz music and Italian cuisine will be featured at the Jazz Trattoria Night on Sunday, Feb. 15, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, in Palos Park. Jazz singer Darlene Baresch and her musicians will provide an evening of mellow jazz accompanied by a five-course Italian dinner, served at tables surrounding the stage in the great hall of The Center’s main lodge. Baresch and her jazz band have provided popular outdoor concerts in The Center’s pine woods each spring for many years, as well played the annual Valentine’s dinner. This annual Valentine’s weekend event begins with dinner at 5:30 p.m., costs $48 per person, and requires tickets in advance. The Center makes a seating arrangement for this event, so indicate your preference of table companions when you reserve your tickets. Call 361-3650 for reservations.

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