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Mental illness services in crisis state here

Illinois budget deadlock stalls Orland Park Police crisis intervention goals

By Arlene Wagner Local police and social service agencies have been struggling to provide help for people with mental illnesses in the south suburbs since the state’s closure of the Tinley Park Mental Health Center in 2012.

Orland Park police since that year saw a substantial rise in emergency calls re-

lated to a person with mental illness, Orland Park police Lt. Joe Mitchell, a member of the department’s crisis intervention team, told a panel discussion Saturday morning at the Palos Heights Public Library.

Meanwhile, Illinois has seen a 30 percent decrease in state funding for mental health services during that interval, Lt. Mitchell told the forum organized by the Palos-Orland Area League of Women

Voters.

Responding to the crisis, Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy took the lead to create the Police Department’s crisis intervention program, started in January 2015. It trains a small number of patrol officers who volunteer for the special training and assignment how to respond to incidents involving a person with mental illness, aiming to get them to the mental health services they need

rather than go to jail.

The state’s budget impasse, however, has stalled funding for the Police Department’s goal to train more crisis intervention team (CIT) officers to respond to a growing number of calls. In 2011, Orland Park police were called to assist in two involuntary committals of persons with mental illness, but that number rose to 162 people taken for psychiatric evaluation in 2014, Lt. Mitchell said.

“[Police] are now the psychologist and psychiatrist out on the street,” responding to emergency calls from people asking for help in crisis situations, he said.

Orland Park police CIT Supervisor Sgt. Troy Siewert asked the audience to guess the region’s largest service provider to the mentally ill. Answer: Cook County Jail.

“Currently the largest mental health hospital in Illinois is not a hospital — it’s Cook County Jail,” Sheriff Tom Dart See MENTAL ILLNESS, Page 3

PALOS PARK

Annexations on fast track to block foes

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Dermot Connolly

The expanded Palos Heights Recreation Center rises toward completion by the fall. The front entrance was the rear of the Rec. Center, shown here looking south toward Independence Junior High School and the city’s water tower, repainted in 2015.

ON THE RADAR SCREEN 2016 A look at the projects in the news ahead in Palos-Orland

By Dermot Connolly Staff reporter

H

aving at the start of the New Year looked back to review the news stories of 2015, The Regional this week reports on the plans that will appear on municipal agendas during the year ahead in Orland Park, Palos Park and Palos Heights.

“There is a lot going on this year,” Mayor Daniel McLaughlin said of Orland Park.

Besides projects that are nearing completion, such as the Mariano’s grocery store due to open this month, McLaughlin said that he is most looking forward to the creation of the Orland Park Nature Center that is scheduled to begin this year.

He explained that the village’s Orland Park Open Lands Fund purchased the 3.5-acre site, formerly the Pebble Creek Landscape Nursery, in 2012.

“Eventually, we’re going to see the blue herons and egrets that used to nest there. We have to install artificial perches to bring them back, to replace the trees that died or were removed from those wetlands,” he said.

The land is part of a “green triangle” of land purchased for preservation as open space bounded by Southwest Highway, La Grange Road and 135th Street and across the street from McGinnis Slough.

“We’re also looking forward to Mariano’s opening later this month,” said the mayor. The new grocery store is located at 14225 S. 95th Avenue, facing LaGrange Road.

Speaking of LaGrange Road, McLaughlin said that the ongoing reconstruction of that main thoroughfare is due to be completed this

year, and not a moment too soon.

“We’re also looking forward to LaGrange Road being fully opened

by June,” said McLaughlin, acknowledging that residents of Orland Park and nearby communities are weary of the seemingly endless construction.

He noted that while the construction on the road being done to widen it between 131st and 179th Street is due to be completed, some landscaping and beautification work alongside it is more than likely to continue for several months.

“This was a $100 million project,” he noted. “The work has been going on for about a year, but people are inclined to think it has been a lot longer. And they’re right,” he added, explaining that even before the main IDOT project began, Orland Park had widened the intersections at 143rd Street and 159th Street, so the work has been going on intermittently since least 2011.

“We did the work (at the two intersections) as money became available,” he said.

“We’re also looking forward to the University of Chicago getting their medical building up, and the parking structure that we are putting up beside it,” he said.

The four-story, 120,000-square-foot, outpatient specialty medical facility will be located at the northwest corner of 143rd Street and La Grange Road, in the area of the village known as the Main Street Triangle. Part of the new Downtown Orland Park, the 27-acre site is bounded by 143rd Street, La Grange Road, and the Metra SouthWest Service line that runs parallel to Southwest Highway.

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Ahead of schedule, Palos Park officials will consider the annexation of two of four properties in unincorporated Lemont Township at a special meeting of the Village Council on Friday in order to defeat legal action in court by allies of Lemont seeking to block Palos Park’s path to annex Cog Hill Golf & Country Club.

Approval of ordinances annexing property owned by Gleneagles Country Club and Mid-Iron golf course are the only two items on the agenda of the special meeting scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Kaptur Administrative Center.

The owners of both those properties and the families that own Cog Hill Golf and Country Club and Ludwig Farm all seek to be annexed by Palos Park.

Palos Park’s annexation of the parcels, totaling about 1,446 acres, is strongly opposed by Lemont village officials who contend the move will divide their village in two.

Spurred on by recent legal efforts in court by allies of Lemont to thwart Palos Park’s annexation plans, Mayor John Mahoney explained at the Village Council meeting on Monday that the Village Council will meet again Friday to consider immediately annexing two of the key properties.

The proposed annexation ordinances list the size of Gleneagles Country Club as about 232 acres, and the Mid-Iron property at 46 acres.

Their annexation would put the village closer to the endgame of Cog Hill, valued by both Lemont and Palos Park as a premiere golf venue, home of the Western Open PGA tournament from 1991-2006, while Mid-Iron and Ludwig farm are considered prime pieces of real estate suitable for future residential development.

None of the four parcels were directly connected to Palos Park,

which is required for annexation, until Palos Park overcame that problem on Oct. 6, when the Forest Preserve District of Cook County approved the village’s annexation of 152 acres of forest preserves southeast of Bell and McCarthy roads, providing the necessary land link.

Lemont has objected to the annexation, its officials arguing that because the unincorporated land is located in Lemont Township, it falls under the village’s sphere of influence and figures into Lemont’s future development plans.

Palos Park’s Mayor Mahoney answered those objections in a lengthy statement to the Village Council on Monday. “We have been working on the annexation with the property owners for more than six years,” he said. “They have all filed formal, legal petitions for annexation into our village.”

The mayor contended that Lemont officials were pulling the strings behind a petition “quietly filed over the Christmas holidays” by some residents of the Sun Hill subdivision. The petition asks Lemont to annex that property located south of McCarthy Road and west of Bell Road. A forced annexation of the Gleneagles golf course into Lemont was also requested.

A brief hearing on the petition was held last Thursday before Cook County Circuit Court Judge Carol Kipperman. Attorneys for Palos Park then told the judge of the special village council meeting set for tomorrow, and she did not rule on the Sun Hill subdivision’s petition. A second hearing before her is set for Jan. 20.

Mahoney said in his statement Monday that “the village of Lemont has gone to extraordinary effort to sabotage these annexations.

Lemont’s opposition, and the way they have pursued it, has See ANNEXATIONS, Page 2

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A snow white Village Green for Great Candy Cane Hunt

Photos courtesy Palos Park Recreation Department

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Continued from Page 1 demonstrated total lack of respect for the [property owners] McNultys, Jemseks and Ludwigs, and of course, the people of Palos Park.”

“Having failed to persuade the landowners to annex into Lemont in an amicable and reasonable fashion, Lemont has resorted to subterfuge to forcibly annex onehalf of Gleneagles into Lemont.

In short, they are working against those families to deny them their property rights.”

“We are confident in our position, but we know the battle is not

over,” Mahoney continued. “The voluntary annexation petitions the landowners have filed with Palos Park have legal priority over Lemont’s petition, and Lemont must now restart the clock to meet notice requirements.”

Mahoney said that the decision to hold the meeting to consider expediting the annexation process was done on the advice of legal counsel. “We must respond forcefully to Lemont’s unpredictable actions and legal opposition,” he said.

He said the goal is to ”move the annexation process along, and hopefully, help avoid continued legal entanglements sponsored by Lemont.”

“We believe that should the annexations be approved, it will make moot Lemont’s legal challenges,” he concluded.

Mahoney seems to have the support of the village commissioners, so if no objections are raised, the Village Council will likely approve the annexations.

“As a citizen, I guess I would like to thank the village of Lemont for getting us to move things along quicker than usual,” said Commissioner Dan Polk after Monday’s meeting. “[The annexations] are giving us an opportunity to expand and improve our village. Something like that does not come around very often,” he added.

Donovan McNabb, of Palos Park, reaches for a candy with a little help from mom during the annual Great Candy Cane Hunt held Jan. 4 at the Palos Park Recreation Center and Village Green.

Children hunted for candy canes and other tasty treats in the snow before they enjoyed hot chocolate and roasting marshmallows.

The interior of the Palos Heights Rec Center addition under construction.

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Continued from Page 1 The medical center is expected to provide radiation oncology and orthopedics. It may include gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics and women’s health services, as well as surgical consulting. There would also be full diagnostic imaging capability onsite for MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds and mammography.

McLaughlin said that in addition to the medical center bringing jobs and people to the area, the two-story, 580-space parking structure that the village will share with the medical center, is expected to draw more development to the area.

In Palos Park, the village’s plans to annex four properties totaling more than 1,400 acres in uninSavannah Allen, of Palos Park, is excited to discover the candy on top of the playground platform. corporated Lemont Township will likely make for an interesting 2016 in the village, Village Manager Rick Boehm said.

The annexation requests were initially put forward by the owners of Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Gleneagles Country Club, Mid-Iron Golf Course and Ludwig Farm several years ago. But officials from the neighboring village of Lemont have raised strenuous objections to the plans, as well as Palos Park’s recent annexation of 152 acres of Cook County Forest Preserve land needed to connect the village with the properties.

The prime pieces of real estate are being eyed by both communities for future development.

Boehm said that in an effort to thwart outside efforts to stop the annexations, the owners of MidIron and Gleneagles have agreed to be annexed to Palos Park without a formal annexation agreement being drawn up, and under the village’s most restrictive residenThe snow didn’t stop any of the kids from enjoying the outdoors during the Great Candy Cane Hunt organized tial zoning. The Village Council is expected to vote on that at a special by the Palos Park Recreation Department. meeting at 4 p.m. this Friday.

Roasting marshmallows made a good fit for drinking hot chocolate after the Great Candy Cane Hunt.

“We’re also going to work making improvements to our Village Green and Centennial Park, located at Will-Cook Road and 123rd Street. These are really the only parks the village has, and we want to make them accessible and enjoyable to more people,” he said.

In addition to “rearranging some things” in the Village Green to make it more usable and enjoyable, Boehm said drainage systems will be installed in Centennial Park in order to allow the baseball diamond and soccer field there to be usable for as much of the year as possible.

Palos Park is virtually surrounded by forest preserves, and “We also plan to work more closely with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County this year to coordinate programming and have more community activities there,” he said.

“We are a model of local government working with the Forest Preserve District, and we want to work on cross-promotion,” he said.

“We’re also known as a community of artists, and we would like to highlight that aspect of Palos Park,” he said, explaining that the village is also planning the first “Love the Park” Fine Arts Fair, to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, at the Palos Park Metra Station, 123rd Street and 89th Avenue.

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz said he is most looking forward to this year is the expansion of the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., which is well under way.

The outside walls are already up on the two-story addition, which dwarfs the existing facility.

During a recent tour of the work being done, Mike Leonard, the director of parks and recreation, said the 25,000 sq. ft. addition will double the size of the existing building. The new facility will encompass a large gymnasium that can be divided in two, with

Photo by Dermot Connolly

a walking track above it, as well as locker rooms and office space.

The existing gymnasium will be turned into a multi-purpose room suitable for community meetings, and a kitchen will be built where the offices currently area.

“I have been involved in the recreation department since the 1970s, and we have been wanting this for a long time,” said Straz.

Leonard said that the roof will be on the building by the end of June, and the project completed by August. “We should be completely moved almost exactly two years after the bond issue to fund the project was voted on by residents in the fall of 2014,” he noted.

“We also want to continue the development of Harlem Avenue in 2016, updating the exteriors of the buildings in the business district to replace the 1960s look that many of them have with something more modern,” Straz said.

He said those plans are related to the Harlem Avenue Overlay project that was approved last fall, but are separate.

The mayor said city officials would like to work with property owners to find a way to make it economically feasible to make improvements.

A nagging issue that Straz said he would like to see resolved in 2016 is the ongoing vacancy in the former Dominick’s grocery store, at 6401 W. 127th St. It has been empty for more than a year, since December 2014.

He said that one problem is that the parent company of Jewel owns the lease to the building. Because there is already a Jewel located a mile away on Harlem Avenue, “they’re in no hurry to turn it over to another grocery store,” he said.

“We’re not the only community in this predicament,” he said, noting that Naperville is also dealing with similar problems.

“We are looking at the possibility of finding alternate uses for the facility,” said Straz.

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Palos Area Chamber expo venue sought Southwest Half Marathon 2016 planning begins

By Dermot Connolly The ninth annual Southwest Half Marathon & 10K race has two new chief sponsors, and the organizers of the May 1 event are also seeking a new site for the Palos Area Chamber Expo and Health Fair, where runners pick up their race packets the day before the race.

For the past several years, the Chamber’s Expo has been held at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W. 127th St. This year, however, Mary Kay Spindler, executive director of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, reported at a race-planning meeting last Friday that the church will not be available as the expo venue because of a scheduling conflict.

“They have a regional gathering there this year and the date cannot be changed,” Spindler to half marathon volunteers at their first organizational meeting for this years half marathon. According to the church’s website, a High School Outreach Celebration is being held April 30, the date of the expo.

So now, the chamber of commerce is looking into area high schools and other sites close by that would be suitable alternatives for the Expo venue, Spindler said.

The site will have to be conve-

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wrote in a 2014 Chicago Tribune editorial. He estimated that onethird of the 10,000 inmates in custody suffer from serious mental illness.

Who do you call when a mentally ill person is in crisis? Almost always, the local police, Sgt. Siewert said. After Orland Park police saw the number of crisis calls hit 162 in 2014, the number decreased to 120 in 2015 because CIT was able to get 38 people voluntarily committed.

Ages of involuntary commitment patients ranged from less than 20 to 96 years old. “Mental illness knows no gender, race or age,” Siewert said. “Many are age 20 and below; our children are the most vulnerable.”

Orland Park police developed its Crisis Intervention Team based on a model created in 1998 by the Memphis, Tenn., police. Training of officers who volunteer for the program began in January 2015.

“We respond to calls on a daily basis,” Lt. Mitchell said. “And every call is followed up 5-10 days afterward to see how the family is coping.”

CIT officers respond to every call of a threat of suicide or other crisis. The CIT-trained officer is then the lead responding officer regardless of his rank. First the team tries to calm down the subject, then talk to family members about the ill person’s background and work with the family on how to move forward. The CIT program not only helps people in crisis, it provides resources for families, keeps police officers safer and decreases the number of emergency calls for service.

“Forty-five minutes to an hour spent at the front end” is cost-effective, Siewert said.

Four CIT officers are assigned to the day shift, four for afternoon shifts and three for the midnight shift. All the officers have completed the 40-hour training program certified by the Illinois Officers Training Board. They learn to recognize signs and symptoms of mental illness — is someone at their tipping point? Officers also learn active listening and de-escalation skills. All CIT officers also carry a manual containing reference materials including community resources for needy families. These resources include Orland Park veterans groups to help with PTSD and traumatic brain injury problems.

Plans to increase the number of CIT-trained officers are on hold because Illinois’ budget crisis. The $20,000 training cost per class of 25 officers is paid by a state grant. No other south suburban police department is CIT-trained, Siewert said. Plans are also on hold to train police dispatchers to recognize mental health crisis calls. “It would greatly help if a caller says ‘my son is schizophrenic and….’ Instead of just ‘my son is in my face and…’,” he added.

nient location for as many as 1,500 runners to be able to pick up their race packets, including bib numbers and T-shirts.

Some have suggested the vacant Dominick’s store, or even the yet-to-be filled space at Palos Place (formerly Ben Franklin Variety Store), where Sertoma Centre held a huge housewares fundraiser sale a few years ago, before Palos Place’s final completion. That would put the expo right in the heart of the Harlem Avenue central business district of downtown Palos Heights.

In previous years before finding a home at Moraine Valley Church, the expo has been held at Chicago Christian High School and Trinity Christian College’s gymnasium.

“I’m confident we will have a site chosen by our next race committee meeting on Feb. 5,” said Spindler. “In the meantime, all of our print material is kind of on hold.

The monthly planning meetings for the half marathon are held at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Race organizer and co-founder Jeff Prestinario, who led last Friday’s meeting, thanked Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank and Trust for being the race’s principal sponsors this year.

Race director Mel Diab, owner of Running for Kicks athletic shoe

store in Palos Heights, was out of town, at another half marathon in Florida.

“We are a community bank and we were happy to step in. We were involved in it from its infancy and it kind of just fell into place,” said Bob Straz, market president of CNB Bank who is also the mayor of Palos Heights. “What goes around comes around.”

The previous sponsor was First Midwest Bank, which adopted the half marathon after its original sponsor, Palos Bank and Trust, was closed soon after the 2007-09 housing market crash that took down many smaller banks across the nation that were not too big to fail.

Prestinario said that the change in sponsors is not expected to affect the details of the races itself.

As usual, the half marathon and 10k, newly added last year, will be run on Route 83, starting and finishing at 76th Avenue. The turnaround point is located on forest preserve land near the Route 171 intersection.

The start time for the half marathon will be 7:30 a.m., followed by the 10K at 7:40 a.m.

A half-mile walk, roll or run fun race for children served by South West Special Recreation Association, is scheduled to start at 7:45 a.m.

In addition to commemorative

medals awarded to all runners who complete their races, awards will be presented to the top five male and female finishers overall; Masters 40 and over, male and female; and Veterans 50 and over male and female.

Online registration and more information is available at www. southwesthalfmarathon.com.

Prestinario said that registration for the event started a little slow this year, probably due to the time it took to set up the new rebranded website, which just went live last week.

About 1,400 people ran in the event in 2015, and he expects about the same amount of participation this year.

In addition to the two title sponsors, local businesses are invited to sponsor the event as well. Community sponsorships start at $300. More information may be obtained by contacting Tom Barcelona at (708) 448-8077 or emailing tom@barcelonacreative.com.

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Mary Kay Spindler, executive director of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, tells organizers of the Southwest Half Marathon last Friday that a new site is being sought of the chamber’s annual community and health exp scheduled for Saturday, April 30, the day before the Big Race is run in Palos. The usual host, Moraine Valley Church, is unavailable this year due to a scheduling conflict. Race participants pick up their IDs and other items needed for the race at the expo.

Community services to help patients and families move toward recovery are very important.

Grand Prairie Services (GPS) offers services to Bloom, Bremen, Rich, Thornton and Kankakee Townships. Director of Community Development Elizabeth Murphy described programs that include child/adolescent counseling, in-home respite, drop-in centers, job-training, mentally ill-substance abuser (MISA) programs, residential programs and a 24-hour 10-bed crisis center in East Hazel Crest. “There is hope for everybody,” Murphy said. GPS also offers Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health First Aid/Youth training classes for laypeople to assist someone experiencing a mental health crisis.

Metropolitan Family Services has been helping people for 158 years. Executive Director Jean Xoubi described programs for people in Chicago, the south suburbs and DuPage County.

Programs deal with domestic violence, mental health, Senior serPhoto by Jack Murray vices and others. These services A panel of area social service agency representatives and Orland Park police crisis intervention team officers discussed the inadequate state funding of include a caller hotline to help get mental health services in the south suburbs Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library. They are introduced by Palos-Orland Area League of Women to the appropriate services. After Voters President Barbara Pasquinelli (right).

TPMHF closed in 2012, the state set up Region I to provide community resources to the mentally ill. But Region I was not well designed or funded, Xoubi said.

No one in Region I has been paid since June, Xoubi added, because of the Governor’s budget crisis.

The Governor cut all funding for anyone with no insurance, thus the patient must reach a crisis state th before qualifying for help, she said. With funding cuts agencies are no longer taking new patients.

And Xoubi said that only one state funds mental health less than does Illinois The National Alliance for Palos Area Chamber of the Mentally Ill (NAMI) offers Commerce invites you free education and support for to our Annual Dinner the families who have relatives with serious mental illness. NAMI to honor all the 2015 President for the South Suburbs committee members and Marianne Bithos described famintroduce the new offiily classes to train for spotting signs of suicide. “We need to get cers and Board of Direcprograms and services back into tors. Come and enjoy the communities,” Bithos said, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, “and hospitals, social workers and schools need to talk about and dinner. If you have recovery.” Her own relative has not received your invitalearned to live with schizophretion in the mail, please call nia while completing a college degree. If you have to call the Mary Kay at the Chamber police, Bithos said, ask them if Office 708-480-3025. they have a crisis intervention officer.

For more information or resources: Grand Prairie Services: www.gpsbh.org Metropolitan Family Services: www.metrofamily.org. NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago: PO Box 275, Olympia Fields IL 60461 ph. 335-4008. PLOWS Council on Aging: aid for Seniors in Palos, Lemont, Orland, and Worth townships: www.plows.org For the League of Women Voters Mental Health Position: www. lwvil.og/mental-health.html.

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for the Annual Chamber Dinner Friday, January 29 , 6:30 p.m., Palos Country Club, 3100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park, IL 60462

Jack Murray contributed to this story.

Chamber Office Phone: 708-480-3025 | www.palosareachamber.org | e-mail: info@palosareachamber.org

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We should have more lottery winners Americans have found a new hero and it’s the almighty buck.

No one won Saturday’s record $930 million Power Ball Lottery, where players pay $2 for six numbers including a Power Ball Number.

The winning number combination was 16, 19, 32, 34, 57, and the Powerball 13, which for most people is avoided because it’s considered an “unlucky” number.

So this week, the jackpot grew to a record surpassing $1 billion.

That sounds amazing. But what is really amazing is that we – the sheep – allow this to happen to us.

The odds of winning are 1 in 300 million. But the odds only tell half the story. The likelihood of winning is more than 1 billion to one.

A small handful of players picked the five winning numbers (sans the Power Ball) to win $1 million. But the game is structured so that the public hopes not for a reasonable win, but the impossible extreme.

Here’s what I mean. The lottery should be changed to pay bigger prizes for matching fewer numbers. So what if that eats up the rolled over pot?

Why not reward the masses, and payout $1 million for matching only four numbers, instead of all five?

Twenty-eight people picked the correct five numbers and won $1 million each (three won double because of the “Power Play” option).

A total of 451 people picked four numbers and received Powerball winnings of $50,000 each, (including 55 who won more with “Power Play.”)

But that’s where the payout drops.

More than 30,000 people picked three numbers and the sixth Power Ball, and they ONLY won $100. More than 750,000 people picked three numbers and they only won $7.

That’s just wrong. The people who picked three or four numbers should win more. There’s more than enough money in each game to do that.

Sure, this would mean that the jackpot wouldn’t grow as fast or as much.

But the lottery doesn’t want you to win, that’s why the bulk of the cash is at the higher, tougher odds. Ever since the numbers racket was started, played in the back alleys of Harlem, Detroit, Chicago and Cleveland, the purpose was to collect more and more money, and payout less and less.

I am tired of pumping money into the lottery system and losing.

I don’t need to win a billion dollars. But I would play more if I thought the chances of winning $1 million were easier. Even thousands would be great.

The big jackpot only lures in more suckers, and creates far more losers.

The Lottery is a legalized numbers racket, which the government steals from the street merchants.

The lottery today promises hope and huge spending, but very little reward for players.

Give the people more chances to win bigger. We don’t need $1 billion to be happy. And like the thousands of people who win the system now, most get only a few dollars, usually so much less than they spend on tickets.

That’s just wrong.

The $1 billion prize makes more headlines. But it also makes people with no hope waste money that should be spent on food, bills or necessities, not promises of hope that really are guarantees of losses.

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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READERS WRITE Culture of death: Slaughter of innocents

Grateful for Toys for Tots, Cadet food drive donations

Dear Editor, Jan. 17 marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision that pushed America to officially embrace a culture of death.

Since that definitive dark day, more than 56 million innocent babies have been summarily slaughtered, providing a lucrative business for abortionists and Planned Parenthood. Babies’ lives matter and each person has great value solely because they are created by Almighty God in His image.

There really is no hope for a nation that promotes and even celebrates the death of innocent children. No hope except for one -- to repent and turn back to God who is the Giver of life. His Word admonishes us to choose life that we and our children may live. We have seen and experienced the downward spiral in our land, morally and in all other ways, during the past 43 years since murder was legalized. Man’s so called “laws” do not supersede the eternal Law of God. He is the Divine Lawgiver of the universe. To disregard His Law is to choose evil and the death of all that is good, wholesome and life-giving . We can’t help but see the horrifying results of our wrong choices. Neither civilizations nor nations can long endure without God’s blessing.

He is patient but His patience will come to an end. His judgment will be decisive.

God does not need America, but America desperately needs God. Whether the United States will survive is anyone’s guess. What will happen next on the world’s stage no one can know with certainty. But as individuals we can know with absolute assurance what our eternal future holds for us. Jesus, with His supreme authority, said that He came that we might have life, abundant life, life that is eternal.

How? If we will come to Him in humble repentance for our sins, with childlike faith in His Word and will joyfully accept His gift of forgiveness, He will grant us the authority to become part of His forever family. And with our own future secured by the grace of God, we are then free to reach out to help others. With our prayers and with our actions, the Lord can work through us to bring blessing, encouragement and beneficent changes to those around us, to our nation and even to the world.

— Susan Tesauro, Palos Heights

Dear Editor, Through our community efforts with the Palos Park Police cadets, we again had a great 2015 Toys for Tots Drive and Community Food Drive for the Palos Township Food bank.

To everyone who dropped something off -- thank you very much for helping to make this a great holiday for many, many children!

In the late 1980s, the Marine Corps determined that a non-profit charity was needed as an integral part of the overall national Toys for Tots program. Over its life span, the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has distributed more than 454 million toys to more than 230 million less fortunate children.

On behalf of Palos Township, we would like to thank you all for your support. Your generous donation of food, time and money helped ensure that people had enough food to nourish themselves and their families.

It really doesn’t matter to us why someone is hungry. Food is part of the solution, and we give it without judgment because having enough nourishment to promote physical and mental health is essential for our success as a community.

— Joe Miller, Chief of Police, Palos Park

Grateful for the Palos Park Police Foundation Dear Editor, The Palos Park Police Foundation was established in 2010 to support the Palos Park Police Department and its sworn members. The Foundation’s assistance helps us meet our mission of enhancing the quality of life in Palos Park with commitment, professionalism and in partnership with our community.

The support of the Foundation greatly enhance our ability to continue to meet the challenging demands of policing in 2015.

While the village of Palos Park provides the necessary funds for the department to operate effectively.

It is the goal of the Palos Park Police Foundation (PPPF) to give added support to our officers by raising donated funds to support police training, educational opportunities, and to purchase supplemental

equipment.

The board of directors of the Police Foundation is comprised of a group of very dedicated community members who work diligently to secure generous contributions of individuals, businesses, philanthropic organizations to provide the necessary financial support required to maintain quality training, equipment and programs for the Palos Park Police Department.

We all appreciate the generosity of our community and continued support of the Palos Park Police Foundation in its commitment to the working with us, to provide high-quality professional policing in economically challenging times. In 2015 the PPPF raised more than $43,000 for our department!

As we began year six, we want to thank you for your time and dedication to the PPPF, Carolyn Baca, Shirley Hulse, Dave Glow, Melissa Gracias, Lane Hensley, Shirley Hulse, Adrienne Jackiw, Don Mahoney, Annette Mucha, Dan Polk, John Sawyer, Ken Stoffel, Mike Sundermeier, Barry Churin, Patrick Palella and James Finkl.

With sincere gratitude and appreciation, — Joe Miller, Chief of Police

Much still to be done to combat flooding Dear Readers, In 2015, I had the great pleasure of meeting many of you as I traveled throughout our county to discuss the activities of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

MWRD achieved some extraordinary milestones this year, including the opening of the Thornton Reservoir, which will hold 7.9 Billion gallons of storm water in southern Cook County, and our widely popular Rain Barrel Program which accounted for over 20,000 free rain barrels being distributed throughout the region.

However, as you have shared your heartbreaking stories of flooding, it is clear that there is still much more work to be done to combat the historic rain events we are experiencing. We at MWRD pledge to continue our efforts, and we look forward to working with you to meet this challenge in 2016.

Wishing you a safe New Year, — Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos, President MWRD

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Genocide by ISIS must be put to an end

By Charles C. Haynes The New Year begins, mass killings continue, and the United States government has yet to declare what is happening in Iraq and Syria “genocide.”

By now, the evidence is overwhelming: ISIS is systematically eradicating Yazidis, Christians, Shia Muslims and other ethnic and religious minorities in territories controlled by the terrorist group.

What’s at stake is more than a question of semantics: A declaration of genocide has significant legal and moral implications that would require the United States — and likeminded countries — to do whatever it takes to rescue the refugees and end the killing.

At this point in human history, we should know genocide when we see it. In the aftermath of the Holocaust — and in the idealistic hope of preventing another one — the United Nations adopted the Genocide Convention, defining genocide as “acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.”

Last November, a report is-

sued by the Holocaust Museum documented the attempt by ISIS to exterminate the Yazidis, describing in detail the mass killings and sexual slavery inflicted on that community as well as on Christians and other religious minorities.

After the report was released, the U.S. State Department indicated that a genocide designation for ISIS was imminent.

But as the New Year begins, it remains unclear when that will happen — and if the designation will be confined to the attacks on Yazidis or will include Christians and other groups.

Meanwhile on Capitol Hill, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging passage of a House resolution expressing the sense of Congress that by targeting Christians, Yazidis and other religious and ethnic groups and committing atrocities against these groups, ISIS is committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

The “sense of Congress” resolution should be the official policy of the United States government. As a country founded on the principles of religious freedom — as defined by the First Amendment to the Constitution — America has a moral

responsibility to lead the world by making every effort to stop genocide and rescue the victims.

During World War II, the U.S. government was slow to act — a delay with tragic consequences. Although the War Refugee Board created by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1944 is credited with saving 200,000 lives, for many Jews it was too little, too late: Thousands more who might have been saved were exterminated by the Nazis.

Genocide is the “crime of all crimes” and should only be designated after careful deliberation. But we now know that Christians, Yazidis and other groups are not simply victims of war; they are targets of eradication much like the Jews during the Holocaust.

We have numerous first hand accounts and images of beheadings, kidnappings, rape, torture and enslavement — more than enough evidence to declare ISIS guilty of genocide under international law.

Of course, a declaration of genocide will not, in and of itself, do much to end the killing.

But genocide is a call to action unlike any other, obligating the world to make every effort to save those facing extermination.

First and foremost, the U.S. and other countries must immediately ramp up efforts to rescue the thousands of people fleeing religious persecution.

Other strategies, including additional military and diplomatic options for ending the genocide, will be hotly debated, especially in this election year. But given the magnitude and urgency of the crisis, we should at least agree that more can and must be done.

Past declarations of genocide by the international community have served to stir the conscience of the civilized world.

Now, once again, it is time to call genocide “genocide” — and remind the world that “never again” must truly mean never again.

Time is running out for thousands of Christians, Yazidis and other religious minorities in Iraq and Syria. In the blunt words of Pope Francis, “genocide is taking place and it must end.”

Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and founding director of the Religious Freedom Center.

E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org Twitter: @hayneschaynes

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Trial starts for accused killer of Bro. Rice teacher A jury has been selected and opening statements were presented Tuesday in the trial for a murdered Brother Rice teacher, who was killed in his Orland Park home.

Al Filan was a longtime instructor at Brother Rice.

Walker He was allegedly murdered by Alisha Walker, who along with another woman, arrived at Filan’s home after he contacted them through an escort service for the purpose of having sex on Jan. 18, 2014.

Filan reportedly contacted them

at Backpage.com, a website service used for prostitution. Walker had informed police after being arrested that an argument ensued with Filan regarding payment. She told police that she managed to take a knife away from him and stabbed him.

Police were called to Filan’s home three days later on a well-being check. They found Filan lying on the kitchen floor. Police were able to determine where Walker was by checking Filan’s cellphone.

Investigators were able to track Walker to a motel in Fort Wayne, Ind.. She was arrested on Jan. 24.

Filan was reportedly stabbed repeatedly in the abdomen, neck, chest and left arm. He suffered

14 wounds in all. Filan, 61, had taught at Brother Rice for 39 years.

He also coached basketball and soccer at the school.

Walker, a 22-year-old Akron, Ohio native, has been imprisoned since. The other escort who went to Filan’s home that evening was not charged. Walker was extradited to Illinois to face the charges.

She had been arrested several times with charges ranging from prostitution to battery. She also has been arrested several times for possession of drugs.

The trial is taking place in the Cook County Leighton Criminal Courts Building in Chicago. The trial is being heard by Cook County Circuit Judge James Obbish.

Orland plans wayfinding and branding open house Residents’ input sought for signage design and logos The village of Orland Park conducted its Wayfinding and Branding Plan Survey late last year and is ready to share the findings and seek more input at a public open house on Monday, Jan. 18.

The survey sought residents’ input for future village signage and branding. The open house, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14650 S. Ravinia Ave. In 2015, residents were asked to complete an online survey assessing public opinion on village signage and branding. The purpose was to evaluate how popular destinations can be promoted through effective, harmonious and attractive directional signage and branding. Destinations included municipal services, parks, sports

facilities, shopping and dining.

“We are always looking for ways to better serve the community and wayfinding and branding is a big part of how we communicate and promote the village,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin.

“This holds true for residents and visitors alike and we appreciate everyone who took the time to offer their input.”

More than 400 residents completed the survey in 2015.

“We were pleased with the number of people who participated,” said Trustee Kathy Fenton, chair of the village’s Development Services Committee. “We’re hoping that many of them come to the Civic Center on Monday to learn more about the results.”

Residents’ survey input helped the village to develop Wayfinding Signage Concepts that will further promote destinations in Orland Park. The open house will include the proposed concepts, breakout stations to learn more about the process and a resident questionnaire.

“The public will be presented with various design options for directional signage, as well as village logos,” said Karie Friling, Director of Development Services.

“We want to hear from residents, as the preferred signage design options will be on display for public input.”

The village partnered with Teska Associates to develop new directional signage and enhance community branding, with the goal of developing a unified and attractive community logo for popular community destinations, including Centennial Park, Downtown Orland Park, and the Old Orland Historic District.

“Orland Park has so much to offer and we want to be sure that people know how to find things in town — in a consistent and attractive way,” said Trustee James Dodge, chair of the village’s Community Engagement Committee.

More information is available with the Development Services Department at 403-5300.

— Village of Orland Park

Palos Park PD Sgt. Hughes graduates School of Police Staff and Command Palos Park Police Sgt. Chris Hughes will complete the six-month long School of Police Staff and Command (SPSC), an intensive program that prepares law enforcement managers for senior positions by combining academic principles with practical applications, this Friday.

The School of Police Staff and Command is focused on key topics impacting policing in 2016, such as budgeting, contemporary policing, decision making and problem solving, employee relations, grant writing, human resources, media relations, organizational behavior, planning and policies, project management, resource allocation and statistics Police Chief Joe Miller, an alumnus of the Northwestern University SPSC, said: “The program’s graduates come out prepared to think globally rather than remain task-oriented, focus on systems of accountability, effectiveness and efficiency and learn

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charged with DUI Police charged Victor P. Hernandez, 32, of Chicago, with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance after they curbed his car in the 15500 block of South 94th Avenue at 8:43 p.m. Dec. 25. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 10 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. A charge of obstructing identification was added after Hernandez allegedly gave officers a false name. The car was towed and impounded, and Hernandez was due at a bond hearing on Dec. 26.

Oak Forest resident Michael L. Mrock, 27, was charged with DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after police found him in his car near 82nd Avenue and Wheeler Drive shortly after 11 p.m. Dec. 24. A witness told police that she had just seen a sedan strike two vehicles parked in the 15300 block of South Orland Brook Drive, and further investigation showed that Mrock crashed into two other vehicles, according to the police report, which did not give a court date.

Police charged Greg J. Milkins, 28, of Mokena, with DUI and improper lane usage after they stopped his car in the 17500 block of South Wolf Road at 2:27 a.m.

Dec. 26. The police report gave no indication of a court date.

Cashier charged with felony theft from toy store Riverdale resident Ariel N. Fleming, 22, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole more than $4,700 worth of merchandise from her employer, a toy store on Orland Square Drive. She was taken into custody at 4:39 p.m. Dec. 18 after store security told police that Fleming had fraudulently loaded store gift cards and then came in on her days off to obtain merchandise.

She was due at a bond hearing on Dec. 19.

Teacher charged with disrupting ‘Star Wars’ A Homewood-Flossmoor High School mathematics teacher was

charged with disorderly conduct, criminal trespass to property and resisting a peace officer after he allegedly disrupted a sold-out screening of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” at a cinema in the 16300 block of South La Grange Road at 10:50 p.m. Dec. 17.

James P. Sokoloski II, 30, of Oak Forest, allegedly stood up and shouted during the film and then refused to leave when asked by theater security. He later resisted arrest, according to the police report, and repeatedly identified himself as a teacher and wrestling/football coach. Sokoloski was given a court date of Jan. 28 in Bridgeview.

Mom charged with felony retail theft Police charged Crystal Valdez, 21, of Cicero, with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole jewelry, hats, mittens and a picture frame, worth a total of $519, from a department store on Orland Park Place at 4:11 p.m. Dec. 20.

Charged with misdemeanor retail theft in connection with the incident was Cicero resident Azucena J. Delreal, 21, who was with Valdez and allegedly stole clothing, jewelry and cosmetics worth a total of $95. Valdez was due at a bond hearing on Dec. 21, and Delreal was set to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Tuesday. Police said that after Valdez’s arrest, her one-year-old daughter was turned over to Delreal.

Allegedly pulled hair of salon customer Palos Heights resident Maya Ibrahim, 45, was charged with misdemeanor battery after she allegedly tugged on the hair of a bride-to-be at about 3 p.m. Dec. 27.

Police said that Ibrahim, owner of Allure Salon, 14484 S. John Humphrey Drive, was engaged in a dispute at her business over payment for the services of a makeup artist. Police added that she denied pulling on the customer’s hair, saying she was merely suggesting how she would fix the woman’s hair.

Ibrahim was scheduled to appear at the Orland Park Civic Center on Tuesday.

Woman charged with felony driving offenses Angelique McGlashan, 44, was arrested at her Tinley Park home at 7:45 p.m. on Jan. 4 on felony driving charges after police said she eluded them during an attempted traffic stop at 111th Street and LaGrange Road at 2:28 a.m. Jan. 3.

Police said McGlashan was driving a silver Porsche SUV at a high rate of speed, and when she was pursued, she drove toward a police car trying to stop her in the parking lot of Sandburg High School at 131st Street and LaGrange Road. Police said she was considered armed and dangerous, so the chase was ended due to the possibility of injury. She was followed to an address on Monaghan Drive in Tinley Park, where the car was seen in the garage with headlights still on.

She was taken into custody at her home the following day, and was held for a bond hearing on charges of reckless driving, speeding and felony fleeing and eluding, and felony aggravated driving on a revoked license, police said.

to analyze and mitigate legal exposure.”

Police Commissioner Dan Polk said, “SPSC is a dynamic police management program designed to prepare today’s progressive police managers for senior command positions and uniquely combining academic principles with practical applications.”

Commissioner Polk & Chief Miller will join Sergeant Hughes as he walks across the stage to complete his studies at SPSC on Friday. Polk noted, “Chris has been with us twelve years and has established himself as a dedicated professional looking toward innovative ideas to help to shape the future of the Palos Park Police Department.”

Sgt. Hughes holds a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Colorado State University, is currently Deer struck by car pursuing a master’s degree and lives in Lockport Police shot and killed a deer that was struck and with his wife and three children.

inclement weather, motorists should ensure that their vehicles are well maintained and properly equipped for winter driving.

Reduce Speed: Anticipate delays. Most snow- and ice-related crashes are caused by spinouts, and vehicles sliding off the road because they are traveling at speeds too great for the road and weather conditions.

Leave Extra Space Between Vehicles: Under optimal driving conditions, motorists should leave at least one car length for

every ten miles per hour between them and the vehicle in front of them.

Black Ice: Transparent ice may form on the roadway. If you notice ice forming on any objects, assume that it is forming on the road surface as well. Bridges are usually the first surfaces to freeze.

Drive slowly and, if possible, avoid driving on iced-over surfaces.

Buckle Up: Ensuring everyone in your vehicle is properly restrained is the single

Secretary of State (and former Recorder) Jesse White and current Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen A. Yarbrough stand before a history display honoring past Recorders and showcasing the history of the Recorder’s Office.

Palos Park resident Kevin A. Hollins, 27, was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly claimed to be a Jedi knight and then shook his fist in the face of several customers at Orland Square Mall at about 5:30 p.m. Dec. 26.

Hollins was given a court date of Feb. 10 in Bridgeview.

Charged with stealing 43 pairs of panties Police charged Chicago resident Akeiba M. Burke, 23, with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole 43 pairs of panties, worth a total of $451, from a store in Orland Square Mall at 5:28 p.m. Dec. 23.

She was due at a bond hearing on Dec. 24.

Teens charged after cops bust party Eleven teenagers were charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor after they allegedly took part in a party at a vacant home in the 13400 block of South Feather Court at 10:30 p.m. Dec. 21.

Police on traffic detail said they were flagged down by a neighbor reporting suspicious activity at the home. Upon investigation, police saw a number of young men and women in the dwelling, with beer cans in every room on the first floor, according to the police report.

In the basement furnace room, they encountered an 18-year-old Palos Heights resident and took him into custody, police said. The ren reportedly said his friend used to live at the home. Based on information provided to officers, police then drove to a home in the 8400 block of West 133rd Street, to speak with others who may have been at the party at the vacant home. Police said that 10 people, all age 18, admitted to being at the party.

Charged with illegal possession of alcohol by a minor were Brendan M. Karr, of Orland Park; Michael P. Bibbiano and Mitchell Larson Spencer, of Palos Heights; Ethan E. Glaza, of Palos Park; Brittany N. Klimas, Danielle C. Klimas, Fayez K. Hneiti and Hannah R. Jones, of Palos Hills; and Domenick A. Jaconetty and Claudia Kolach, of Hickory Hills.

badly injured by a vehicle in the 10600 block of South 123rd Street in Palos Park at 4:17 a.m. Jan. 6.

Police responding to the scene said the injured deer was blocking the roadway, and front-end parts of a car were strewn around. The driver of the vehicle returned while police were on the scene, and admitted hitting the deer accidentally. No charges were filed.

Charged with driving while license suspended Richard Chumbley, 24, of Gary, Ind., was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:02 a.m. Jan. 2, in the 12700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also charged with speeding. After a glass pipe and jar containing marijuana were found in the car, he was issued village ordinance citations for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Chumbley is due in court on Jan. 21.

Esmerelda Rodriguez, 23, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance following a traffic stop at 7:33 p.m. Jan. 4, in the 7900 block of West 123rd Street. Police said she was also cited for not having a front license plate.

Rodriguez is due in court on Jan. 21.

most effective thing that motorists can do to keep themselves and their loved ones safe on the roads.

Dial 911 in Roadway Emergencies: In any weather conditions, motorists who become disabled or encounter an emergency on the roadways should dial 911 on their cellular phones to immediately be connected to a Police Communications Center.

— Palos Park PD

Unveil history display to honor past Cook County Recorder of Deeds Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, a former Cook County Recorder of Deeds, joined family members of other past recorders and current Recorder of Deeds Karen A. Yarbrough to unveil and dedicate an installation that charts the history of CCRD alongside events in Cook County, Chicago and the world.

When Yarbrough took office in late 2012, she was surprised that CCRD did not display the photos of those who had previously held

Man claimed to be Jedi knight, police say

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK

Palos Park PD offers safety tips for drivers in the snow Palos Park Police remind motorists of several basic strategies to stay safe in snowy weather and keep these tips to keep in mind.

Stay Informed: Anytime there is a possibility of power outages, make sure your devices are fully charged.

Take Note of the Local Forecast: We encourage motorists to take note of local forecasts and plan accordingly for adverse weather conditions.

Vehicle Preparation: With a forecast of

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the office, like the Office of the Cook County Board president. Believing that such a project would help preserve the history of an office that is a part of the history of the growth of the Chicago area, Yarbrough asked staff to find as many photos of previous recorders as possible. Some were found in historical archives, while others were found through tracking down living relatives of past Recorders, and obtaining images from them.

After researching the project,

the office was able to locate a photo or image of 20 of Cook County’s 32 Recorders. Considering that some of the people who held this office only did so for a few days or weeks due to the death of a sitting Recorder, the office was pleased with the effort..

Residents who may have historical images or artifacts can contact CCRD about possibly displaying them in permanent glass cases that are to be installed soon.

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Orland Boy Scout Troop 383 DEATH NOTICES Blanche Mary (Budlovsky) Krajic celebrates its first Eagle Scout Orland Park Boy Scout Troop 383 closed 2015 celebrating a significant milestone in the troop’s five-year history. The troop held its first Eagle Scout Court of Honor, recognizing the troop’s first Eagle Scout.

Tim Klotz, one of the founding members of Troop 383, passed his Eagle Scout board of review in August with the troop and Klotz’s family holding his court of honor late last year at the Orland Chateau in Orland Park.

Klotz, 16, is a sophomore at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox where he plays football, wrestles and throws shot put. He is the son of Margie Owens-Klotz and Gerry Klotz of Orland Park.

“I’ve been in Scouts since I joined as a Tiger Cub Scout in first grade at Kruse School,” Klotz said. “It’s been more than 10 years of great friendships, amazing experiences and lots of fun.”

The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America Program. The designation of Eagle Scout was first termed more than 100 years ago and only a small percentage of Eagle Scouts are granted the rank after a lengthy review process. The requirements take years to complete.

“Troop 383 is very excited to have its first eagle,” said founding Troop 383 Scoutmaster Gerry Klotz, Tim’s dad. “We have a great group of boys who work well together and are determined to see each other join the small percentage of Scouts nationwide who reach eagle.”

To earn the Eagle Scout Rank, a Scout must fulfill requirements in areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. Specific skills are required to advance through the seven ranks of scouting and a scout must meet specific requirements.

Of the 130+ merit badges available, 21 specific badges must be earned to qualify for eagle.

While a Life Scout, a candidate must plan, develop and lead others in a service project helpful to an organization other than scouting.

Klotz completed his Eagle Scout Project in June, 2014, creating the Captain Ronald L. Zinn Memorial Garden at the village of Orland Park Veterans Center, 15045 West

Blanche Mary (Budlovsky) Krajic, 98, formerly of Palos Park, Illinois, died at 10:05 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016 in Medina Nursing Center after a long fulfilling life.

Memorial mass will be held at later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. McCorkle Funeral

Craig W. Cannon

Craig W. Cannon, age 54, of Orland Park, died on Jan. 5. Beloved husband of the late Debra M. Cannon, nee Spencer. Devoted son of Hermine and the late Thomas. Loving brother of Cindy (Paul) Childers and Tom (Debbie) Cannon. Cherished uncle of Tommy and Kristen. Dear godfather of Tommy Cannon and Matthew Kocanda. Dearest nephew, cousin and friend of many.

Craig was a life-long Cubs fan and an avid bowler.

He was born in Chicago. He was a bookkeeper for Jewel stores. Visitation was held Jan. 8. Funeral was held Jan. 9 at Colonial Chapel, in Orland Park.

Interment was held at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Craig to All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462 or Parkview Christian Church, 11100 Orland Parkway, Orland Park, IL 60467 appreciated.

Blanche M. Krajic Supplied photo

Orland Park’s Tim Klotz delivers his Eagle Response at his recent Eagle Court of Honor held at the Orland Chateau. Klotz is the first Eagle Scout in the five-year history of Orland Park Boy Scout Troop 383.

Avenue, in Orland Park.

Ron Zinn was an Orland Park resident who graduated from Carl Sandburg High School, was a two time US Olympian, a graduate of West Point and the community’s first casualty in Vietnam. Details about the garden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/ ronzinnmemorialgarden/ “I first learned about Ron Zinn in 2012 when our troop created a historical geochallenge for Orland Park,” Klotz said. “I saw a rock monument for him over near the Loebe Center and decided that he deserved something more. That’s how I worked with the Village of Orland Park and the Veterans Commission to create a garden to forever remember this local and national hero.”

Klotz’s Court of Honor was attended by family, friends, village officials, sports coaches, the Zinn family and a number of representatives from Providence Catholic. Orland Park Trustee Mike Carroll, a retired Troop 383 assistant scoutmaster, served as master of ceremony and the Rev. John Merkelis, pastoral director at Providence, offered the invocation and benediction.

During the ceremony, Klotz’s sister, Stephanie, read portions of the many congratulatory letters sent to Klotz from President Obama, federal representatives, state legislators, local officials, coaches and school administrators.

Klotz received flags that flew over the Capitol from U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Rep. Dan Lipinski. He also received a letter from Ron Zinn’s commanding officer in Vietnam, retired Lieutenant Colonel Roy Lombardo, Jr. who wrote to thank Klotz for forever remembering Ron Zinn.

Klotz credits a number of people for his reaching eagle before he turned 16. “My parents — especially my dad — were the biggest driving force behind me,” Klotz said. “My mom and dad were both scouts as kids and they’ve been leaders for more than 20 years between Girl Scouts with my sister and Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts with me. I couldn’t have done this without my family, our great guys, our troop leaders and parents, and everyone who helped with the memorial garden for Captain Zinn. I’m grateful to everyone who helped me on my Trail to Eagle.”

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Don’t poison pet along with mice JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

This past week we were in the very cold town of Fish Creek, Wis. Amazingly, Green Bay has not frozen over yet and all of the ice fishermen were going crazy and had to drink at the local pubs instead of out on the ice. One day after walking the dogs in the woods, we stopped at Nelson’s Hardware to pick up some supplies and I finally saw what I had been fearing.

By the rope at the back of the store on an end-cap, I saw a display of mouse and rat baits. There was the standard old bait, which all vets know how to deal with when a pet is poisoned, but, for the first time I saw and held a box of Bromethalin-based poison. On the back of the old baits was always an ANTIDOTE statement. On the back of this new neurotoxin, the warning to the veterinarian says that we can try steroids and diuretics for the brain swelling and edema and good luck doc.

Bromthelin is a neurotoxic rodenticide that has a name that is similar to the old anticoagulants brodifacoum and bromadiolone.

This drug uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria of the central nervous system and liver and thereby impedes the production of ATP. Decreased ATP levels screws up the cellular sodium/potassium pumps and therefore osmotic gradients and membrane potentials. The end result is brain edema and increased pressure in the spinal cord.

Death from this product can occur at doses as low as 1 milligram per 2 pounds of body weight. This stuff is toxic. Signs of toxicosis develop within hours of ingestion and include a convulsant form of illness resulting in hyperex-

Blanche M. Krajic nee Budlovsky, age 98, of Peace Village, Palos Park, died on Jan 8. Beloved wife of the late Stephen G. Krajic (1991). Loving mother of Stephen (Alice) Krajic and Drina (James) Madden.

Cherished grandmother of Susan Ann (Klendon) Duclos, Kurt (Heather) Krajic, Erin (Jake) Miller and Heather Madden. Dearest great grandmother of 12 and great-great grandmother of two. Devoted daughter of the late Emil and Barbra Budlovsky.

Dear sister of the late George Budlovsky and the late Julia Sahagan.

Mrs. Krajic was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Visitation was held in Durand, IL on Jan. 11. A memorial Mass will be planned during the spring in the Palos area.

Memorial contributions may be made to Medina Nursing Center, 402 S. Center St. Durand, IL 61024

Home-Durand Chapel, 101 Main Street, Durand, Illinois assisted the family.

Memorials may be given to Medina Nursing Center, 402 S Center Street, Durand, IL 61024 To share a memory or send an on line condolence, visit www.mccorklefuneralhome.com

Jack Mitchell

Jack David Mitchell, age 17, at rest Jan. 5, 2016.

Beloved son of David and Megan (nee Narby) Mitchell, loving brother of Jenna and the late Andrew; cherished grandson of George and Nancy Mitchell and Janet and Tracy Narby; dearly loved nephew of Daniel Mitchell, Patty (Andy) Watne, and Mindy (Karl) Marty; adored cousin of Alyssa, Frannie, Samantha, Bella, Max, Landon, Luke, and Olivia; also survived by many other beloved family Jack Mitchell members and friends.

Jack was a proud Life Scout of Troop 63 Homer Glen, and tuba player for the Lockport High School Wind Symphony and Marching Band. In addition to flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House Charities appreciated. Visitation was held Jan. 8 at All Saints Lutheran Church, in Orland Park. Funeral services were held last Saturday at the church.

Interment was private. Arrangements entrusted to Hills Funeral Home, Ltd.

Kirk R. Petersen Sr.

Kirk R. Petersen Sr. of Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Muriel, nee Houston. Devoted father of Janet (Stephen) Krasniak, Audrey, Erik (Cathy) and Kirk Jr. (Joyce). Loving grandfather of Ellen, Anne, Carolyn, Kirk III, Ryan, Emily and Brad.

Dear brother of Paul (Ann) and the late Fred (Judy).

Visitation Friday, 4-9 p.m. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127 St., Crestwood. Lyingin-State Saturday, from 9 a.m. until time of service, 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7800 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Heights.

Interment Cedar Park Cemetery. 708 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com

SENIOR NOTES Palos Heights Senior Club membership period open New members age 55 and over may join the Palos Heights Senior Club at its meetings during January and February. Members must have a Palos Heights address, including unincorporated areas.

Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at Moraine Valley Community Church, 6300 W. 127th St. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. The first meeting is Jan. 13.

Dues are $20 a year. The club offers speakers, entertainment and day trips. Transportation to club meetings at the church is provided by the Palos Heights Recreation Department. Cost is $4 roundtrip.

For more information, call Edna at 448-7498.

Can you afford to retire?

Greg Kurinec of Bentron Financial Group Inc. will help seniors evaluate their personal ability to retire on Tuesday, Jan 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Palos

Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. in Palos Park. Register

by Jan. 19; free to attend.

He will give a self-assessment, checklists, and guide through 10 critical questions anyone nearing retirement needs to answer in confidence. For more, call 671-3760 or visit palospark.org.

Orland Township Myrtle Beach trip

Orland Township offers seniors an early-spring trip to Myrtle Beach and Charleston, S.C. Tickets are on sale now for this bus tour, a weeklong trip. Transportation will leave at 8 a.m. on Sunday, April 3, and will return on Saturday, April 9. Tickets are Orland Twp. Joliet $585 for double occupancy and Mardi Gras trip add an additional $180 for single Orland Township offers a trip to occupancy. Cost includes motor the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate coach transportation, six nights in Joliet for a Mardi Gras party lodging including four consecutive nights in the Myrtle Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Lunch will include salad, warm area, 10 meals (six breakfasts rolls and butter, Louisiana Jamba- and four dinners), three evening laya over rice, with cornbread and shows: Legends in Concert, Caropaczki for dessert, with coffee or lina Opry, and Alabama Theatre’s tea. Transportation will leave at ‘One the Show.’

This trip also includes a guid10 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m.

Tickets are $90 for residents and ed tour of Charleston, a visit to Broadway at the Beach, and ad$95 for non–residents.

After lunch, guests will enjoy mission to the Brookgreen Garmusic by a New Orleans-style dens. Tickets are at the township brass band. For more informa- office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Call 403-4222 for tion, call 403-4222. more information.

SIMPLE GIFTS Moraine Valley seeks formal dress donations Moraine Valley is collecting gently used special occasion and bridesmaid dresses, accessories for the community college’s Dream Come True Project.

The dresses will be given away free of charge to local high school girls on Saturday, April 2, from 9 to 11 a.m., in Building S, Room 117, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills.

Dresses of all styles and sizes that are in good condition will be accepted. Shoes, purses, jewelry, and other accessories also will be accepted. Donations can be brought to the Multicultural Student Affairs Department in Room 201, on the second floor of Building S, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information about making a donation, call Nereida Perez at 974-5475.

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Please avoid any rodenticide with the word BROMETHELIN on the bag like the plague.

citability, fever, muscle tremors, decreased mentation and seizures.

Death is almost guaranteed. Gotta kill the rats you know, let’s make it ultra-lethal. If the dog is lucky and eats a non-lethal dose signs may include a paralytic form of disease characterized by weakness in the rear end that moves up toward the front legs, depressed spinal reflexes, muscle tremors, dullness and vomiting. They may gradually progress over 1-2 weeks to include head-pressing, paralysis, seizures and coma.

There is no clinical test for this poison and there is no antidote.

The ASPCA has a protocol for treating this toxicosis but first the veterinarian must suspect that bromthellin has been ingested. Oftentimes over the years I knew that I was treating a dog for the old fashioned rat poisoning and so many times the owners swore up and down that their dog could not have gotten into the stuff. The

same holds here. If the owner does not know that their dog got into the rat poison in the garage it makes things tough to come up with a diagnosis. The above clinical signs can be caused by so many different things. I hope if I ever see a case of this that I have maintained a high index of suspicion for bromethelin poisoning.

If the dog doesn’t die, permanent neurological dysfunction is possible. Some animals recovering from this type of poisoning won’t eat for long periods of time and require supplemental feeding to maintain caloric intake. Development of severe neurological signs warrants a poor to grave prognosis.

Please avoid any rodenticide with the word BROMETHELIN on the bag like the plague.

Government’s view of the economy can be summed up if a few short phrases. If it moves, tax it.

If it keeps moving, regulate it.

Ronald Reagan

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Wayside Chapel monthly family service

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Beanbags breakfast bingo

The Palos Park Recreation Center will offer a senior breakfast, bingo and bean bags tourney on Friday, Jan. 29, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., starting with a light breakfast of cinnamon rolls, coffee, juice and fresh fruit. A beanbag tournament will follow in the gym. Bingo will run at the same time. Register in advance by calling or stopping in at the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. in Palos Park. Fee is $8 residents; or $10 others.

A Sunday morning family service will be held on Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. at The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Led by the Rev. Chris Hopkins, the monthly service is for families with children of any ages, and will focus on gratitude this month. Refreshments and fellowship follow the service. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

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SCHOOL NOTES

Heights School 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 of age. The screening will be held at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 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 597-1285 to make an appointment or to request additional information. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Online and Internet hybrid learning at Moraine Valley

Chicago Christian High School Open House Chicago Christian High School will host an Open Supplied photos House on Thursday, Jan. 28, at 6:45 p.m., at the Joseph Vella, of Palos Park (third from left), shows fellow volunteers how to assemble team athletic benches at school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

St. Alexander parish for his Eagle Scout project.

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 sectionals covering topics such as the school’s STEM programs (the only Project Lead the Way STEM courses in the area), tuition assistance and co-curriculars. on the athletic field of the school a row.

By Dermot Connolly Everyone is welcome; no need to register. For at 12600 S. 71st Ave. In 2014, Vella was selected by more, contact Wilma Persenaire at 388-7656 or “When I was at St. Alexan- his troop to seek the Order of visit www.swchristian.org/admissions.

Joseph Vella of Palos Park, 18, der, they had maybe two bench- the Arrow and attended national formally became an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Boy Scouting, es. They kept disappearing,” he Youth Leadership Training. said. “I figured that if I painted At Stagg, Vella is involved in the MVCC Alumnus Award nominees sought during a Court them, and etched them with the Bass Fishing Club, Science Club, of Honor CerGraduates of Moraine Valley Community ColSt. Alexander logo, they will last National Honor Society, Spanish lege who have been successful in their industry emony held last longer and be more identifiable.” National Honor Society, Youth or career are sought for the 2016 Distinguished Friday evening “I started planning it in May, and Government, and Model UN. Alumnus Award. at St. Alexander and did the project in late July,” he Asked how he managed to In addition to being named the college’s DistinChurch in Palos said. The son of Judy and Frank accomplish so much, he said, guished Alumnus, the nominee will be submitted Heights.

Vella said he got some advice from “It’s tough, but I just like to be to the statewide Distinguished Alumnus Award proNow a senior his grandfather, who is a carpen- involved. It keeps me active. I gram sponsored by the Illinois Community College at Stagg High Joseph Vella ter, and thanked a man at Home just don’t like to sit around too Trustees Association.

School, Vella Depot who helped him choose much. I just try to stay active and The selection committee will consider factors such was a St. Alexander student when the right wood. do things I enjoy,” he said. as outstanding success and distinction in his/her he took the first step toward Eagle In addition to earning 30 Boy “The Eagle Scout project shows Scout by joining Cub Scout Troop Scout merit badges, he received my dedication. I just wanted to chosen field, humanitarian service that has proven 3337, sponsored by St. Alexan- the religious award of Parvuli show that I could successfully lead beneficial to society, and continued interest in and der Parish, in 2006. Three years Dei in 2007 as a Cub Scout, a large group of people and that support of education and community colleges. A later, he moved up to Boy Scout and the Ad Altare Dei, the Boy I would be able to do that in my complete list of the award guidelines can be found online at communitycolleges.org/awardsummary.

Troop 337.

Scout equivalent, in 2012. He also everyday life,” said Vella, who An online nomination form can be completed Through his Eagle Scout proj- earned the Baden-Powell Award, plans to major in aeronautical enat morainevalley.edu/distinguishedalum. The form ect, Vella said he wanted to do the highest award achievable in gineering when he starts school at also can be downloaded and e-mailed or mailed to something for his alma mater, and scouting named for Lord Robert Iowa State University in the fall. the addresses on the form. Nominations must be led a team of Scouts that built six Baden-Powell, the founder of the “I’d like to design planes or submitted by 5 p.m., on Friday, Jan. 29. wooden team benches now located Scout movement, four years in cars,” he said.

For more information, email Jessica Crotty at crotty@morainevalley.edu or call 974-5281.

Eagle Scout Joseph Vella soars from Troop 337 at St. Alexander

C.L.E.W.S. Preschool holds open houses and registration CLEWS Preschool will hold open house on Sunday, Jan. 24, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Inviting all families of 3, 4, and 5-year-olds to an Open House at C.L.E.W.S. Preschool to see the classroom and meet the staff to learn more about this unique program. C.L.E.W.S. Preschool offers small class sizes, where learning is developmentally appropriate, hands-on, fun, and incorporates individualized educational activ-

ities.

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.

Have your child learn to know and appreciate God’s creations and miracles?

If you attend the open house: • Applications and registration fees will be accepted.

• Placement will be confirmed

STUDENT NEWS The following local students were named to Lewis University’s Dean’s List for the 2015 Fall Semester.

Palos Heights Fiona Byrne, Chemistry; Jonathan Kalabich, Aviation Flight Management; Sydney Phillips, Radio-TV Broadcasting; Elizabeth Richardson, Athletic Training and Samantha Rosenquist, Nursing.

Palos Park Joseph Bianco, Music Merchandising and Jamie Pappanastos, Liberal Arts.

*** Troy Payton, of Orland Park, was named to the Deans’ List for the Fall 2015 semester at Maryville University in St. Louis.

Maryville undergraduate students are eligible for the Deans’ List when they complete at least 12 Maryville University credit hours in a semester with a minimum of a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 (perfect) scale. *** Ondrea Kramer, of Orland Park, a senior majoring in biology, and Scott Hansen, of Orland Park, a

CLUB ACTIVITIES Daughters of the American Revolution The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m.

this Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. A speaker from the Crisis Center for South Suburbia will discuss domestic violence and help for

RECREATION ROUNDUP Outdoors with Palos Park • Palos Park Recreation and Parks will join Cross Country Family Ski Day on Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 W. 111th St. Instruction begins at 11 a.m; hit the trails at 1:30 p.m. Warm up in the lodge with hot cocoa.

Conditions: weather dependent.

If unable to ski, there will be a

demonstration of cross country ski equipment and a winter ecology hike. Dress for the weather.

Ages 12 years to adult. Fee is $12; $40 for a family of four. Limited skis available on a first come first served basis. This event is supported by the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 22.

• Family Winter Celebration will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Crawdad Slough, off 95th

Sciences, Industrial Technology, and Public Service.

The college also offers noncredit programs, courses, workshops, and seminars.

Some of the college’s courses are offered in different formats to accommodate student needs, making it easy for people to fit college classes into their life. These flexible learning options include evening, off-campus, one-day-a-week, online, weekend, and short-term classes.

A complete list of credit and noncredit classes can be found in the spring 2016 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $116 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone at 974-2110 (TTY 711); or online at morainevalley.edu.

Moraine Valley spring registration

Moraine Valley Community College’s online and Internet hybrid courses offer a learn-from-home option. More than 350 classes are offered during the 2016 spring semester.

Online classes are taught primarily over the Internet, while Internet hybrid courses are taught through a combination of classroom and Web-based instruction.

Both allow for students to attend all or part of their class via the Internet with the ability to access the instructor, classmates and course materials. Access to a Web-equipped computer is required.

Some of the online and Web-assisted classes this spring include Arabic, General Sociology, Introduction to Philosophy, Music Appreciation, Beginning Algebra, Western Civilization I and II, Medical Terminology, Composition I and II, and Introductory Microbiology, among others.

A complete list of credit and noncredit classes can be found in the spring 2016 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $116 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone at 974-2110 (TTY 711); or online at morainevalley.edu.

Palos School Dist. 118 kindergarten registration Palos School District 118 2016 kindergarten registration for Palos East and West schools will take place Feb. 1-5, from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information about procedures and necessary documents can be found online at www.palos118.org to begin the registration process, which opens Jan. 20. Returning student registration will not begin until March 22.

Contact your school office for more information: Palos West 448-6888, Palos East 448-1084.

McCord Gallery Sandburg High School AP Student Exhibit The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park will host the Sandburg High School AP Student Exhibit from Thursday, Jan. 14 through Monday, Feb. 8.

A reception will be held Sunday, Jan. 24, from noon to 2 p.m.

This exhibit provides the opportunity to view a selection of work from the college portfolio of up-and-coming artists in our community. Media includes drawing, painting, and photography. Meet and show your support for these aspiring artists at the reception.

The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is at 9602 Creek Road. For more, call 671-0648 or see www.mccordgallery.org.

Moraine Valley Community College registration is underway for the spring 2016 semester, which starts Jan. 19 with on-campus credit classes. Off-campus credit classes and on-campus continuing education classes begin Jan. 25 while off-campus continuing education classes start Feb. 1.

Moraine Valley offers classes for those interested in transferring to four-year colleges or universities as you register. by earning associate’s degrees in Arts, Fine Arts • So avoid having to wait in or Science. Students also can choose from several the cold night or early morning career programs offered at the college including and plan on attending one of the Allied Health and Nursing, Business and Computer Open Houses.

C.L.E.W.S. is located in the Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Queslibrary is at 12501 S. 71st Ave. tions? Call 349-0171, Patti Barei- Heights library ther, Director. Website: clewspre- upcoming programs school.com • Academy Award Contest – Heights library — CLEWS Preshool starting this Saturday. Pick up the youth programs contest ballot at the Public Services • Winter Story Time Sessions Desk and predict the Oscar win- - Story times help parents and ners for a chance to win a “Night guardians develop a life long Out at the Movies” basket. The love of books and reading in their contest will run through Feb. 27, children. The six basic skills of sophomore majoring in biology, and the winner will be announced early literacy are touched upon, were named to the Dean’s List for on Feb. 29. to varying degrees, in story time • FAFSA: How to Become More programs. The winter session starts the 2015-16 fall term at Augustana College in Rock Island. Students Eligible – today (Thursday) at 6:30 Jan. 11 and ends Feb. 18. Register who have earned this academic p.m. Learn how to become more once for all six weeks.

Tiny Tots (birth to 23 months honor have maintained a grade- eligible for financial aid when appoint average of 3.5 or higher on plying for the Free Application with an adult) Mondays at 10 a.m. a four-point scale for courses taken for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and 11 a.m. in this seminar presented by CPA Terrific Twos (ages 24 to 35 during the term.

Gerald Knight. months with an adult) Tuesdays *** • Sunday @ the Cinema – Mr. at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Chelsea Mazies, of Palos Holmes - Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 Preschool Story Time (ages 3-6) Heights, has been named to Berry p.m. Come and see the movies Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 College’s Dean’s List for the fall you might have missed at the a.m. and 1 p.m.

2015 semester. Berry College is theater. This award winning film • Tween Time Thursdays for in Rome, Ga. runs 84 mins. grades 4-6. Friends can enjoy and • Tuesday Evening Book Dis- enjoy a snack or two on Thursday, cussion – Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Registration is will discuss Graeme Simsion’s appreciated.

• Teen Gaming and Media Lab 2013 novel “The Rosie Project.”

Copies of the book are available for grades 6 and up. Bring your victims available in this area. friends to the library to relax at the Library.

Prospective members and • Book & Film Series – Thurs- with Wii or Xbox or boardgames guests are welcome to attend. day, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. (w/subti- every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

For more, email the chapter at tles); 2 p.m; 6:30 p.m. The Library Also available at other times by will show the 2015 film “Far from reservation. swallowcliffdar@gmail.com. the Madding Crowd,” based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Hardy. Come to the library for a brief discussion, and stay to watch Puzzle on Page 9 the film. All participants will be Street on Flavin Road. Ice skat- entered into a raffle to win a paing, campfire and hot cocoa. If perback copy of the book.

• The following clubs meet conditions are right, the group weekly at the Palos Heights Public will build snowmen and try the Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays snowball target challenge. Dress from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble for the weather. This event is from Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.

1 to 4 p.m. and is open to all Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 ages. Fee is $5 per person; $15 p.m. for a family of four. Registration Contact the library to register deadline is Feb 4. for these programs at 448-1473 To register, call 671-3760 or or visit the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The visit palospark.org.

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• LEGO Builders Sundays at 2 p.m. – for ages 4 and up. Come and make a Lego mess at the library on Sunday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. No registration is needed.

• Martin Luther King Drop-In Stories & Craft. Bring the little ones to the library to share stories and make a MLK craft together to take home on Monday, Jan. 18 from noon-4 p.m. No registration is needed.

• Teen Craft Night & TAB– Grades 5 and up. What programs should the library plan for teens?

What books do you want to see on the shelves? This is your chance to share your thoughts and, transform your old sweater into an infinity scarf, gloves, leg warmers, or a beanie hat on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. Registration is needed.

• STEM Stuff– for ages 3 and up. Stories and hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, or math concepts on Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated.

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

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Will the presidential election affect investment outlook?

We’re just a few weeks away from the first caucuses and primaries, so presidential election season is in full swing. As a voter, you may be keenly interested in the election process. But as an investor, should you be concerned?

If you take a look back, you might be somewhat encouraged over the prospects of the financial markets this year. In the last 12 presidential election years, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has been up nine times and down just three. So, election years must be good for the financial markets, right?

Not necessarily. In every year, the markets are influenced by a variety of factors: interest rates, inflation, corporate profits, geopolitical events, economic growth, even the weather. And it’s safe to say that 2016 will be no different. At this early stage of the year, one could say that some of these factors, such as continued low interest rates and a reasonably strong economy, might bode well for investors. But there’s a lot of 2016 ahead of us – and it’s notoriously difficult for anybody, even so-called experts, to accurately predict the market’s performance over a relatively short time, such as a year.

Still, the market’s history of pretty good results in presidential election years may not be entirely random. For one thing, the White House is never the only office being contested; elections are also held for every congressional district and many seats in the Senate. Consequently, during these election years, campaigning often takes precedence over legislating. This legislative inactivity tends to be welcomed by the financial markets, which generally dislike surprises, big changes and new directions.

However, you can’t really count on past trends to provide a certain roadmap for the year ahead, in terms of the performance of the financial markets.

As mentioned above, many factors influence this performance, and at this early stage in the year, we just can’t predict which of these factors will

JIM VAN HOWE

Edward Jones Investments take precedence.

So, instead of worrying about things you can’t control, focus on those that you can. For starters, review your investment mix. Does it still properly reflect your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon?

Over time, even if you haven’t made many changes to your portfolio, it can become “unbalanced.”

For example, if you own some stocks that have increased greatly in value over the years, these stocks may now be taking up a larger percentage of your holdings than you had intended, bringing with them a higher degree of risk. Consequently, you might want to consider selling off some of these stocks and using the proceeds to fill in other gaps in your portfolio.

On the other hand, if you think your mix of investments is not providing you with the returns you need to help make progress toward your long-term objectives, you may need to add some vehicles that can provide you with more growth potential. After all, it’s 2016 now, so whatever your age, you are another year closer to retirement.

Will this year look like past presidential election years, as far as good returns from the stock market?

No one can say for sure. But if you “vote” for smart investment moves, you won’t be sorry.

Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400.

COMINGS & GOINGS

Five Star Furniture opens a new location in Bridgeview BOB BONG Five Star Furniture, which has been selling furniture and accessories in the south suburbs since 1987, opened a third location late last year at 103rd Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview.

The locally owned chain opened its first store at 8816 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn and then a second store at 8036 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank. The third store opened recently at 10268 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview in the same plaza at Walmart and Pete’s Fresh Market.

The chain carries furniture for the entire home as well as accessories. It carries brands such as Ashley, La-Z-Boy and Benchcraft.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, visit the company website at http://www. fivestarfurniturestore.com.

Steak N Egger opens in Summit Steak N Egger, a locally owned restaurant chain, opened its sixth location this week at 5611 S. Archer Road in Summit. It was most recently another restaurant called Simply the Best.

The restaurant will be open 24 hours a day seven days a week just like the other five locations in McCook, Cicero and Chicago.

The chain was started in 1955 with a 20-seat counter restaurant in Chicago’s Douglas Park neighborhood and is now owned by the third generation of its founding family.

The chain says it serves more than 1 million eggs each year along with more than 200,000 pounds of potatoes and grills more than 250,000 steaks.

For more information, call (708) 546-0678 or visit its website at www.steagnegger.com.

Mitsubishi dealer moves to Matteson South Suburban Mitsubishi moved last month from its longtime home in Monee to new digs at the Matteson Auto Mall at U.S. 30 and Interstate 57 in the south suburbs.

The new store is about 25,000 square feet and is described as its “flagship” dealership by owner Jim Revell.

The dealership sells new and

D.A.’s Deli adds soul to local dining scene

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Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce President Heather Warthen (from left) is pictured with D.A.’s Deli & Dining owners Darryl Abernathy and Gloria Abernathy and Orland Park village Trustee Michael Carroll during the restaurant’s grand opening celebration last month. Located at 7260 W 159th St. in Orland Park, D.A.’s Deli & Dining specialties include hearty sandwiches and soul food dishes.

BUSINESS NOTES Block Advisors open house The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce’s newest member, Block Advisors, will offer area consumers access to year-round tax planning and tax advisor relationships with a small business focus.

The public is invited to an open house from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Block Advisors location, 15218 S. LaGrange Road, at the Ravinia Plaza in Orland Park. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon.

Block Advisors, a new brand being launched by H&R Block

this tax season, will serve as a client’s hometown tax advisor with the backing and security of H&R Block and The Tax Institute at H&R Block. The Orland Park location joins the more than 280 Block Advisor offices opening for their first tax season. For more, visit www.hrblock.com.

CAREER & BUSINESS Palos Medical Group welcomes Z. Rizvi, M.D. Palos Medical Group is pleased to welcome Zulfiqar Rizvi, M.D., to its practice. Dr. Rizvi is a board-certified physician with more than 30 years of experience and specializes in internal medicine.

Dr. Rizvi’s philosophy of care centers on the relationships he builds with his patients. “Through my years of practicing medicine,

I have learned that establishing a strong bond and high degree of trust with patients enables me to be a motivational factor in helping them to be proactive and compliant with regard to their personal goals. It also is important to treat the whole patient in order to assist him or her in maintaining their highest degree of personal wellness.”

Palos Medical Group practitioners share a connection with Palos Community Hospital. PMG

physicians offer a broad range of medical services, including family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, behavioral health, internal medicine, nephrology, breast health, endocrinology, occupational health, rheumatology and vascular surgery.

Dr. Rizvi’s office is located at 6450 W. College Drive in Palos Heights. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact his office at 371-1030.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Five Star Furniture has opened a third location in Bridgeview.

used cars and has service and parts departments. It also sells Mitsubishi related merchandise such as keychains, hats and other apparel.

For more information, call (708) 898-3300 or visit the company website at www.southsuburbanmitsubishi.com.

Indoor inflatable fun center now open FunFlatables, a play center for children 17 and younger that features inflatable slides and jump houses in an indoor setting, opened recently at Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet, near the Sears Court.

The Joliet location is the first in the south suburbs for the company based in northwest Indiana, where it operates five play centers. Another center is in west suburban Bloomingdale.

FunFlatables is available for fundraisers, parties and even field trips. Open play costs $8 per child for unlimited access. Parents 18 and older get in for free.

For more information, call (815) 254-5959 or visit the company website at www.funflatables.org.

Homewood marijuana clinic now open Windy City Cannabis opened its first south suburban medical marijuana clinic at noon Jan. 4 at 1137 W. 175th St. in Homewood.

Three other locations in Justice, Worth and Posen will open before the end of the month, the company announced.

Hours at the Homewood dispensary will be from 3-8 p.m.

Tuesday to Thursday, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The clinic will be closed Sunday and Monday.

Only patients who have been approved to receive medical marijuana will be allowed to enter the dispensary.

There will be a public seminar tonight at 7 p.m. at the Justice Village Hall to discuss that dispensary on Roberts Road.

Thrift center moves to Lansing The Harvest Thrift Store has moved from its longtime home in Calumet City to a new location in Lansing and renamed itself the New 2 You Quality Resale Shop in the process.

The thrift store recently moved into its new digs at 18230 S. Torrence Ave. in the former Dekker Electric building.

The thrift store has been operated for the past 15 years by parents, alumni and staff of Lansing Christian School in Lansing and Calvin Christian School in South Holland. All proceeds are divided between the two schools to help parents pay for tuition to the two private schools. Since opening, the store has contributed about $2.8 million to the two schools.

The schools decided to move the store because of the deterioration of the Wentworth Woods shopping center building and surrounding area, the high cost of rent and the reduced amount of customer traffic in the area.

Store managers said they hope the new location would result in an increase in sales, a renewed enthusiasm for the store, and a more pleasant and inviting environment for shoppers and volunteers.

The store is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Donations are accepted during store hours, or furniture items can be scheduled for pick up. Accepted items include: clothing, furniture, house wares, books, shoes, sporting goods, toys, magazines, seasonal items and tools. The store does not accept infant car seats, mattresses, bowling balls and appliances.

For more information or to volunteer, call (708) 889-6369.

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

Orland Park Daley Moira K Tr to Hartman Neil, 10611 Wildflower Rd, $630,000; Johnson Sherry L Tr to Zomparelli Patrick, 9200 143rd St, $100,000; Bigos Antoni to Lach Eric, 8937 Wheeler Dr, $295,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Dudash John, 16720 S Cardinal Dr, $245,000; Funkey Corwin D Jr to Shannon Patricia M, 15028 Hale Dr, $159,000; Pappas James J Tr to Deck Mary C, 15305 Wilshire Dr, $220,000; Bank New York Mellon to Akhnoukh Samweel, 7325 Tiffany Dr, Unit #3B, $65,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Real Equities Inc, 14354 Pinewood Dr, $178,500; Powers Maria Tr to Gow Nicholas, 15005 El Cameno Real Dr, $240,000; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Bruscato Tinamarie C, 14113 Clearview Dr, $270,000; Collins Gene F to Jousma Richard G, 17700 Rhode Island Ct, Unit #227, $185,000; Heinze Kyle to Wolinski Daniel, 9229 Auburn Ct, Unit #501, $105,000; Muhlena Hilrich to Howell Paul, 18029 Connecticut Ct, Unit #94, $215,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Derosa Frank, 13957 Berkhansted Ct, $150,000; BCM Orland LLC to UG Orland Pk IL LLC, 29 Orland Square, $3,225,000.

Palos Heights Martynus Kenneth J Tr to Sula James, 7501 W Ute Ln, $290,000; Kent Warren Paul Jr to Douglass Grant, 7702 Sequoia Rd, $290,000; Piekut Mitchell A to Nozzolillo If you see a new business in David, 7348 Kiowa Ln, $295,000; town or wonder what happened C C J Inc to Framari LLC, to an old favorite, drop me a line 12235 S Harlem Ave, $425,000; at bobbong@hotmail.com.

Midland Fed S&L Assn Tr to

127 Plaza LLC, 7100 W 127th St, $290,000.

Palos Park Standard B&T Co Tr to Lullo Michael J, 13060 Holmes Dr, $490,500; Somerfield Peggy A Tr to Pa-

jak Gail E, 1 St. Moritz Dr, Unit #12202, $172,000; Ruebe Richard Tr to Matula Joseph J Tr, 9839 Terrace Ct, Unit #E1L7, $168,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Marzo Sam, 12701 Deerwood Dr, $235,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Jan. 11)

30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.000 4.035 0

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Prospect Federal (as of Jan. 11)

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RATES APR POINTS 4.000 4.047 .25

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Audio problem 4 Finish paying a bill, perhaps 10 Controlled 14 Radio host Glass 15 Ethically indifferent 16 Adidas rival 17 *Motown Records founder 19 Baptismal basin 20 Spanish royalty 21 Oceanic reflux 23 Jessica of “Dark Angel” 24 *Cubs broadcaster known for singing along with “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch 27 Mental grasp 29 McCain or McCaskill: Abbr.

30 Tummy muscles 32 Circular gasket 34 Time at the inn 38 Shad eggs

File photo from Jan. 13, 1966

50 Years Ago This Week Need a Taxi? Palos-Orland Cab Company, 24 hour service. Call GI 8-14**. [From an ad in that week’s paper.]

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39 Biblical trio ... and a homophonic hint to the answers to starred clues 42 Have a mortgage, e.g.

43 Send to the canvas 45 Graceful swimmers 46 Pull down 47 Dorm monitors, briefly 50 Windpipe, e.g.

52 *”That’ll Be the Day” singer 56 Grand Forks locale: Abbr.

59 “It’s finally clear to me” 60 Accustom 61 Sushi option 62 *Longtime “60 Minutes” closer 66 Follow, or follower 67 Listen to, as a podcast 68 Bearded beast 69 Suburban street liners 70 Physical jerks 71 Blather

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31 Flapper’s wrap

1 Heavenly scales

33 Google Apps component

2 Spinning

35 *”Football Night in America” analyst

3 *”The [52-Across] Story” Oscar nominee

36 Knock the socks off

4 Big name in chips

37 Still

5 Texter’s “Unbelievable!”

40 Professor Ôiggins

6 Icky stuff

41 Sydney is its cap.

7 Rink legend Bobby

44 Tough times

8 Sound system control

48 Writer Rand

9 Spacecraft data-collection passes

49 Young pigs

10 Lounging robes

52 Please, in Potsdam

11 To have, in Le Havre

51 Latin word on a cornerstone 53 Same as always

12 Lavin or Blair

54 Jeans material

13 Swabby’s chum

55 Come clean

18 Gather 22 Abbr. in ancient dates 24 Mata __ 25 Words before and after “is still” in “As Time Goes By” 26 Time extension?

57 Place for matches 58 Light a fire under 60 Charged atoms 63 Genes material 64 “I’m listening” 65 Grand Canyon viewing spot

28 Garage service

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30 Storied vessel

The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

File photo from Jan. 22, 1976

40 Years Ago Next Week This will soon be an Italian restaurant: The Palos auto property at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue will in the near future be the location of an Italian restaurant. The proposal was first rejected and then later approved at the Jan. 6 meeting of the Palos Heights City Council. Over the years, several different ways of developing the property have been proposed, but none have ever gotten off the ground, either because the city council would not approve the proposal or because of a lack of financing. Plans for the restaurant call for the Palos Auto building to be renovated and remodeled and used to house the restaurant. [Artie G’s was later a popular dining and drinks spot on the site].

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Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? No one guessed last week’s Whatizit quiz. However, the image of the Liberty Bell did bring some responses from our readers. But in this instance, the image can be seen on a sign near one of the entrances of Freedom Park in Chicago Ridge.

Freedom Park is located at 6246 W. Birmingham Ave. The image of the Liberty Bell and the sign for Freedom Park can be seen along the walking path at the park, which includes swings and other activities for kids. A basketball court and football field can also be found at Freedom Park, which is also the site of the annual summer festival and concerts.

Now, can our readers guess what the photo is above? Where is this facility located? The clue to the photo above is: Hills of education.

Send your guesses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net., and be sure to include your name and hometown.

40 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Jan. 15, 1976

Blaze destroys Orland Hardware: A fire of undetermined origin totally destroyed the Orland Hardware store at 9871 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park on the morning of Jan. 6. Orland Fire Chief Arthur Granat estimated the damages to the building were in excess of $125,000. Orland firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. They were assisted by Palos Park firefighters. Bob Buhs, an Orland fireman, suffered smoke inhalation and was taken to Palos Hospital, where he was treated and released. No other injuries were reported in the fire.

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LIFESTYLE

PAWWS for Love Ball tickets available PAWWS Assisting Wounded WarriorS (PAWWS) will hold its fourth annual Pawws for Love Ball on Sunday, Feb. 28, from noon to 5 p.m., at Riviera Country Club, 8801 W. 143rd St. in Orland Park.

The fun will include buffet dinner, dessert table, DJ music by Billy Dee, pipes and drums by the Emerald Society, dancing, cash bar and a huge raffle. Tickets cost $45 before Feb. 1 and $65 after. Proceeds help PAAWS’ mission to train service dogs for wounded warriors. Tickets can be purchased online at Pawws.org or send check payable to PAWWS at 12332 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463. For more information, call Pam at 369-1981.

Chicago Christian inducts Wall of Honor members

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Chicago Christian High School held its annual Wall of Honor ceremony last Saturday to induct four new members into the school’s Wall of Honor. This year’s inductees are Tim Zoeterman (Class of 1970), Jim Black (Class of 1977), Gwen Erffmeyer Ingles (Class of 1992) and Jason Vander Laan (Class of 2011). The evening consisted of an alumni basketball game, a dinner ceremony for the Wall of Honor inductees and their families, boys and girls basketball games, and the Wall of Honor ceremony. Pictured in the photo are the 2016 Wall of Honor inductees Jim Black (from left) Tim Zoeterman, Gwen Erffmeyer Ingles, and Jason Vander Laan.

Watch for our Progress 2015 section in next week’s paper!

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How a mother’s unfulfilling career led her through a new door Learning how certain folks came to discover their occupation continues to intrigue me.

“How’d you get into this?” I’ve been known to ask.

Frequent unintentional assemblies in my neighborhood park with an unknown mom and her sons has blossomed a friendship and enlightened me to learn about Feng Shui.

“I began studying Feng Shui about 10 years ago after stumbling upon the subject in a design book,” said Elizabeth “Liz” Camacho, of Evergreen Park.

She and Frank, her husband of 12 years, have lived in EP for six years with their two sons, Lucas, 6, and Levi, 3.

Feng Shui, in short, is a Chinese philosophical system of harmonizing each person with the surrounding environment.

“I found it fascinating and the principles deeply resonated with me, yet I didn’t dream of making it a career until more than a decade later,” said Liz. Prior to starting her family, Liz said she worked in corporate food service management as Director of Catering and Special Events for Boeing.

“I’d built a successful career in hospitality and was generously compensated,” Boeing is known to many as the world’s largest aerospace company,” said Liz. “Yet, as the years passed, I became increasingly dissatisfied and found myself totally stressed and often fatigued, wondering, ‘what am I doing? And why?’”

Starting a family provided her a way of escape.

“I took some much needed time off to enjoy being a wife and mother. It allowed me to take inventory of my life and figure out what really mattered,” she explained.

That proved to be a difficult decision for her.

Liz reflected back, “Leaving my career brought judgment of peers and family. I also faced fears of financial insecurity.”

I don’t believe following one’s true calling is easy for any of us.

It requires grit and perseverance.

But, oh what joy your life can experience once you’ve pushed passed the pain.

Liz said the fuel she needed to keep driving came through a weekend Feng Shui retreat. “During that retreat I felt an awakening.

I quickly realized the Feng Shui I was implementing in my own home was really changing my life.

I was happier, healthier, and more inspired than ever. It was like unlocking a secret. I was driven to share the opportunity with anyone who would listen.”

From there Liz said she went on to immerse herself in the subject and began consulting for family and friends.

“It was through their positive experiences that I felt a sense of

Liz Camacho

validation and knew I had to use the knowledge to help others.”

Liz became a certified consultant and started a business called, “Front Door Feng Shui.”

“I created Front Door Feng Shui to help people love their spaces and pursue their best life.

Words cannot describe how truly grateful I feel to be on this path and how honored I am to share my passion with others.” She expounded, “I really enjoy creating living and work spaces that are happy, healthy and motivating.”

Liz said she feels called to do what she’s doing. “It’s led me to an active practice of meditation,” she said.

Another approach to her holistic health and wellness life is exercise.

She’s also a Pilate’s instructor at Core on 95th and Francisco three days per week. “I practice living a centered life, strengthening the core of your body and practicing Feng Shui can bring about balance, harmony and flow.”

With a degree in Hospitality and Culinary Management, Liz said she’s in her “other” element when she’s cooking.

I’d say that makes her a triple threat!

Liz is available for consultations and can be reached at http:// frontdoorfengshui.com/ She specializes in space clearing, de-cluttering and organizing as well as design, art and décor.

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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Fired-up for 2016 The Chicago Fire announces its 2016 schedule. Page 2

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Hoops highs and lows A look at a wild week and Shepard’s struggles of this season. Page 3

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For the men’s and women’s basketball teams of St. Xavier University...

Nothing’s jolly in Joliet

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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ust about everyone in the crowd of 550 at the Pat Sullivan center, including the guy the building was named for, was thinking that shot was going in.

St. Xavier’s Kyle Huppe pulled down an offensive rebound in the closing seconds of its matchup with the NAIA’s Division II second-ranked team in the nation, the University of St. Francis. He put up a shot that, if it went in, would have given the unranked Cougars a one-point victory over the Saints.

But the way things were going for SXU in Joliet on Saturday night, it was not meant to be.

Roughly two hours after the Cougars’ No. 1-ranked women’s team dropped a Photo by Jeff Vorva 73-61 decision to the Saints to have their SXU women’s coach Bob Hallberg has a hard 18-game winning streak snapped, Huppe time watching as his team scored seven put up a shot that looked like a game- fourth-quarter points Saturday. The No. 1 winner, only to have the ball roll around NAIA women’s team in the nation fell to St. Francis. a couple of times and fall out.

Huppe hit the ground in agony over the missed shot while St. Francis play“Seven points in the fourth quarter ers celebrated their 82-81 victory. And in – that’s not us,” Korlicki said. “And it the stands, longtime former USF coach wasn’t just the offense. We weren’t playSullivan smiled and ing the defense we cheered. usually play. We made But for St. Xavier, it We still have the it too easy for them.’’ was not a jolly night in A couple of former potential to make a Joliet.

SouthWest Suburmark this season. It’s ban Blue Conference The lousy night, however, isn’t going to not like one game is members did the most derail the Cougars’ at- going to define us. damage. tempts at trying to win Former HomewoodChicagoland Collegiate Flossmoor star CharSXU women’s team Athletic Conference tinelle Reed led the guard Kara Krolicki tles or deep runs in the Saints with 26 points postseason. and added 10 rebounds “How rare is it to see while former BolingThere is such a thing brook a team go undefeatstandout Kamari as a loss being a ed?” asked sophomore Jordan had 16 points guard Kara Krolicki, for the Saints (16-1, confidence builder. who had 13 points in 8-0).

We could say, ‘We the women’s game.

Mikayla Leyden led lost, but we didn’t “It’s a goal and we all SXU with 19 points. want that and it would Hours before the get beat.’ be great. But in realNo. 1 NAIA women’s ity, they came out and team was knocked off, SXU men’s team played better than us the No. 1 team in the coach Tom O’Malley and they deserved this NAIA men’s division, win. We have to realIndiana Wesleyan, was ize that things happen and that doesn’t stunned by Grace College. make us a worse team.

St. Francis’s chances of moving into “We still have the potential to make a that No. 1 slot, however, were damaged mark this season. It’s not like one game when the Saints dropped a 63-57 decision is going to define us.” at Calumet St. Joseph. The Saints (15-2, The Cougars (18-1 overall and 8-1 in 7-2) were using this as a game to get back the conference) got out to a 25-14 lead af- on the right track but trailed most of the ter the first quarter but the Saints chipped game. away at the lead. SXU had a 54-50 lead “One of the things that was good was heading into the fourth quarter but the that we played well against a very good Saints outscored the Cougars 23-7 in the See SXU, Page 4 final 10 minutes.

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SXU’s Kyle Huppe watches his final shot roll out (top photo) in an 82-81 loss to St. Francis, which was ranked second in the nation, and he reacts in anguish (bottom photo) at the result.

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Puny early numbers don’t scare half marathon bosses I

am calling this the race to the race.

Organizers of the ninth Southwest Half Marathon and 10K event announced Friday that because of a late switch in sponsorship from First Midwest Bank to CNB Bank and Palos Community Hospital and some software/website changes and issues, only 375 people have registered for the event.

That sounds like a pretty puny number to me.

Last year at this time, race committee members were smiling and all but turning cartwheels on their tables when they announced that 922 athletes signed up.

I don’t want to be a Debbie Downer in all of this but it sounds like this year’s event could struggle to hit four figures. Co-race director Jeff Prestinario said it has drawn as low as 900 to as high as 2,100 over the years. Last year, more than 1,700 athletes participated.

I am thinking that people who register early are those who plan their running seasons well in

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point advance and the Palos event may have lost out on the 500 or so who may have made alternate plans for the May 1 running of the two races.

Prestinario, however, is not worried. He said he did his worrying a few months ago when it appeared there would be no sponsor.

“But somehow, someway, we are doing it again,” he announced at Friday’s first committee meeting for the races at the Palos Heights Rec Center.

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File photo by Jeff Vorva

Despite low early-registration numbers, Palos Heights half marathon officials think business will pick up in the coming months for the May 1 event.

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Early home games highlight schedule; team trades Nyarko The Chicago Fire unveiled its 2016 regular season schedule in conjunction with Major League Soccer and new coach Veljko Paunovic will get to hang around Toyota Park quite a bit early in the season.

The slate includes home games against the two previous MLS Cup champions as well as a home opener on the first weekend of MLS regular season play. The Fire’s full schedule can be found at www. chicago-fire.com/schedule or through the club’s official team app.

Chicago’s 34-match schedule features five homes dates in the first seven games. Additionally, the Fire hosts reigning MLS Cup Champion Portland Timbers on Saturday, May 28 and 2014 winner Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday, Aug. 24.

The broadcast lineup includes six national television matches. Chicago will appear on UniMas four times in addition to one apiece on FOX Sports 1 and ESPN2. The club’s full local television schedule with game times will be announced at a later date.

Each MLS team will again play an unbalanced schedule in 2016. The Fire’s Western Conference lineup will see the team hosting the Houston Dynamo, San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City in addition to Portland and Los Angeles. Chicago will also travel to face Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC. In Eastern Conference action, the Fire will face the Philadelphia Union, New England Revolution, NYCFC, Columbus Crew SC, D.C. United and Toronto FC three times. Chicago will also play homeand-away sets against the New York Red Bulls, Montreal Impact and Orlando City SC.

Fire trades Nyarko for draft pick

The Fire acquired D.C. United’s natural second round selection (33rd overall) Jan. 6 in tonight’s 2016 MLS SuperDraft in exchange for midfielder Patrick Nyarko.

“I have always embraced challenges and at this particular point in my career, these challenges take me to another city,” said Nyarko. “I will forever cherish the experiences and memories that I have accumulated during my time in Chicago.”

Nyarko began his professional career with the Chicago Fire as a first round selection (seventh overall) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft after a standout collegiate career at Virginia Tech. In eight seasons with the Fire, Nyarko appeared in 196 regular season matches and registered 39 career assists, third-most in club history, and 19 goals.

“Patrick will always be a member of the Fire at heart,” said Chicago Fire general manager Nel-

CHICAGO FIRE MLS 2016 SCHEDULE

New Fire coach Veljko Paunovic is ready to tackle his first season as the team’s boss.

son Rodríguez. “In recognition of his service, we wanted to honor his request for a new challenge and are glad we could do so yet still benefit our club.”

The Fire currently hold four selections in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, including the first overall selection, 33rd overall (second round), 57th overall (third round) and 62nd overall (fourth round). The first two rounds of this year’s SuperDraft will take place in Baltimore.

Kickoff Luncheon held on Feb 29 The Chicago Fire Foundation, the charitable arm of the Chicago Fire, will hold its 18th annual Season Kickoff Luncheon, presented by Magellan Corporation, at 11 a.m. on Feb. 29 at the Hyatt Regency, 151 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago.

The event will feature a reception and lunch and the Chicago Fire Foundation will also host an extensive silent auction, available online, that will allow attendees and fans at home to bid on auto-

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graphed Fire gear, additional sports memorabilia, gift certificates and much more. In 2015, the Kickoff Luncheon raised more than $90,000 benefiting soccer and education programs for underprivileged Chicagoland youth. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation.

Tickets can be calling 708-496-6657. Individual tickets are $85 with full tables beginning at $800.

Prices will increase on Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Fire Academy players promoted Chicago Fire Academy’s Mauricio Pineda and Indiana Fire Academy’s Cameron Lindley were selected by head coach Tab Ramos for the first United States Under-20 Men’s National Team camp of 2016 which took place in Miami.

Pineda, a defender from Bolingbrook, and Lindley, a midfielder from Carmel, Ind., were both part of the Chicago Fire U-18 side that captured the 2014-15 U.S. Soccer Development Academy national championship on July 18, 2015.

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SXU to host young golfers’ open house

After the meeting, he said he understood why the numbers were down and expected them to rise.

“It’s still early,” he said. “It still January. We had a delay in getting the information out. I’m not really worried. We’re somewhat behind but we think we will do better moving forward.’’

Jennifer Taylor of the Chicago Special Events Management team, which runs huge races all across the country, said that these low figures were still higher than those in January, 2014. By February, the registration figures swelled to more than 700.

“I don’t think we have anything to worry about,’’ Taylor said.

Here is hoping they are right.

To me, it looks there will be a hard race ahead just to hit four figures.

To register, the new website is southwesthalfmarathon.com.

Saint Xavier University golf coach Mike Mandakas will hold a free informational open house at 7 p.m. Thursday, tonight, at the Shannon Center (3700 W. 103rd St. in Chicago) on SXU’s Chicago campus for parents of children aged 12-18 interested in improving their child’s golf skills.

The event will provide details for the TMP Golf Academy that Mandakas and other golf professionals will host starting in February to help young golfers find success both on the course and in the classroom. To register for the free open house, email Mandakas at mandakas@sxu.edu or call 773-3415494.

Mandakas joined the Saint Xavier University staff in 2012 with more than 10 years of experience as a professional around the Chicago area having previously worked at Olympia Fields and Medinah Country Clubs.

Staying busy in retirement Former St. Laurence football and baseball coach and Stagg athletic director Bob Fabrizio is now on the half marathon committee.

He retired from Stagg after the 2013-14 season — if you could call it retirement.

“I have some volunteer things that I do that I find very, very rewarding,” he said. “I play golf on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Jeff (Prestinario) and he asked me to join this committee and help out with the volunteers.

“I taught a class at Trinity

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Former St. Laurence coach and Stagg athletic director Bob Fabrizio is a new member on the Southwest Half Marathon Committee.

Christian College last spring. I worked at Shepard High School for the first six weeks as an athletic director when their athletic director (Curry Gallagher) had a medical problem. There is no shortage of things to do, believe me.’’

The Orland Park resident said he

had never been to the half marathon before.

“I’m a rookie,” he said. “I heard it’s a lot of work but I have time and I have energy and that’s what it’s all about. It’s nice to see people from the community come together and it’s a great thing for the city and south suburbs.’’

Learned something new I’ve covered this bad boy three times and never knew that the turnaround point of the half marathon was actually located in Lemont.

Insert your own Palos Park joke, here.

The Chicago Ridge Park District will be running a men’s basketball league on Wednesday nights beginning on Wednesday and continuing until April 13.

The cost of the league is $250 per team and it includes 12 games plus playoffs and shirts for each team. Teams will also be required to pay $32 per game for referees. Registration is currently available at the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. More information can be obtained by calling Dominic Malito at 708-636-4900 or by email at Dominicma@chicagoridgeparks.com.

We welcome submissions from the community at sports@regionalpublishing.com

FOCUS ON WINTER SPORTS

Sandburg hopes to make big splash at its own swimming invitational

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

After finishing fourth at the IHSA state finals in 2012, the Sandburg boys swimming program went through a rebuilding phase for a few years before this past year when a core of individuals qualified for various events at last year’s state meet.

This season, behind a pair of mature juniors and seniors along with a deeper roster, Eagles head coach Jim Caliendo is not only excited about the current status of the program but also the future of the Sandburg boys swimming.

The immediate future, however, will not be easy but it will tell a lot about the team.

The Sandburg Invite is Friday and Saturday and Caliendo said teams such as Naperville Central, Fenwick, Marimon and Champaign Central will be a

strong test. Two weeks later, Sandburg faces conference rival Lincoln-Way East and then competes in the Southwest Suburban Conference meet the following week.

“Our invite is one of the big meets that we highlight on the schedule,” he said. It’s the last real event before conference. We believe winning conference is an achievable goal. Facing Lincoln-Way East the week before will be another good test to see where we are in our progress.”

Leading the way for this year’s teams is seniors Kevin Stratton (200 individual medley and backstroke) and Jacob Gobeille (50 freestyle and 50 free relay) and juniors Aidan Farley (200 and 500 individual medley) and Marty Blake (numerous relays and 100 freestyle).

“We had that good year in 2012 have slowly built our way back up to where I really feel like we’re back,” Caliendo

said “The current team we have is the result of couple of hard working rebuilding years. The kids fit together well to form strong team.

“There’s a lot of talent everywhere, and I’m very excited about such a good group to work with. Our top four swimmers are spread out through a bunch of events, which is a nice luxury to have.

It’s good news for us all around.”

What has also benefited the team is a deep roster of talent, which has tacked on plenty of second-and third-place finishes in various meets – including the recent Peoria Richwoods meet that Sandburg won despite winning just one of 12 events.

“This team has deep great depth which are scoring points for us,” Calidendo said. “We have a lot of kids who have done well for us this year, and I’ve been really pleased how our young kids have come up. To be able to win the

Richwoods meet by winning just one event is a good example of what kind of depth we have. It definitely showed.”

Caliendo said the team’s progress from before the Christmas break also showed at this past Saturday’s Maine South meet, where the Eagles placed in a number of events.

“I was really pleased with the progress we made out of the Christmas break workouts,” he said. “We were a lot of faster than we were before the Christmas break. The kids are riding pretty high right now because they’re seeing the results of the hard work they’ve been putting in.

The work is paying off because their times have been going down, and they’re I’m very confident they will continue to go down.”

Cheesehead champs Sandburg is hoping for a Class 3A

state wrestling title in February and Oak Park seems to be the only team in its way.

Good thing Mt.Carmel is in another class.

In Class 2A, Mt. Carmel is showing its going to be a force as well. The Caravan finished first in Saturday’s 27-taam Cheesehead Invitational in Kaukuna, Wisconsin with 582 points while Sandburg was second with 557.

Sandburg was ranked seventh in the nation in the Jan. 6 ratings by the InterMat Wrestling website while Oak Park was ninth and Mt. Carmel 21st. Oak Park did not participate in the Cheesehead event.

Sandburg’s Rudy Yates won the 132-pound division while teammates Louie Hayes (113) and Brian Krasowski (170) took second. Mt. Carmel’s Matthew Reyes won at 285 and Jake Tucker finished second at 152.

BASKETBALL

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE BOYS Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence

Roy Humphrey and Shepard will visit T.F. South on Friday.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

W-L 11-6 14-2 5-10 14-3 5-10 7-9 6-7 2-12 9-4 4-10

Streak L2 W5 L3 W1 L2 L5 W1 L4 L1 L3

Next hosts Mt. Carmel, Fri.; at Marist, Tue. hosts Illiana Christian, Fri. at Hillcrest, Thur. at Carmel, Sat.; hosts Brother Rice, Tue. at Bremen Fri., at JTC MLK Day of Hoops, Mon. at Lemont, Fri. hosts Joliet Central, Fri. at T.F. South, Fri. at Homewood-Flossmoor, Fri.; at Andrew, Tue. at Bishop McNamara Fri.; at Reavis, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 10

GIRLS Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Queen of Peace Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg

4-12 9-9 13-6 10-6 7-14 13-7 10-3 9-10 0-17 2-15

L3 at Aurora CC, Fri.; at Illiana, Sat; hosts Walther, Tue. L1 hosts Hillcrest, Fri., hosts Oak Lawn, Tue.; hosts Universal, Wed. W2 vs. New Trier at Subway Classic/Willowbrook, Sat.; hosts Marian C. Wed. W2 vs. DGN at Subway Classic/Willowbrook, Sat.; at Loyola, Tue. W1 hosts Bremen, Thur.; at Evergreen Park, Tue. W1 hosts De La Salle Thur.; hosts Rosary, Tue. L1 hosts Lemont, Thur.; at Eisenhower, Tue. L1 at Joliet West, Thur.; at Homewood-Flossmoor, Tue. L17 at T.F. South, Thur.; at Argo, Tue. L1 at Bolingbrook, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 10

Seeing the glass half full Shepard coaches staying upbeat during tough season for boys and girls teams

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

The Shepard basketball program has had its share of successes for both the boys and girls teams over the years.

However, both squads have simultaneously experienced prolonged struggles in the 2015-16 season. Through Sunday, the boys had a 2-11 record with 11 games to play in the regular season and the girls team was still looking for its first win after starting 0-17 with 11 contests left.

The boys team is guided by long-time head coach Tony Chiuccariello, and the girls team is headed up by first-year coach Rick Gamino, who was an assistant to previous head coach Jenna McCormick.

If handclaps were worth a dollar Friday night, both coaches would have drummed up Power Ball Lottery-level cash. Chiuccarliello tried his best to be encouraging during a 61-36 loss to Hillcrest in Country Club Hills. Gamino spent a lot of time in a catcher’s stance and also did a lot of clapping and encouraging during the Astros’ 61-38 loss to Queen of Peace in Palos Heights.

Both coaches are choosing the see the glass half full as the season forges on to the second half and closer to the IHSA postseason.

“We’re a small team and we’re not overly fast,” Chiuccariello said. “But I received an encouraging compliment from an assistant coach at Oak Forest, a team that we’ve played twice this season, while scouting a game at Evergreen Park.

“He told me our man-to-man gap defense is the best they’ve seen all season, that we were really in the gaps, and that it was hard for Oak Forest to run their offense. It was nice to hear that from another source because we have been doing well defensively. We are getting better as the year moves on.”

For Shepard’s girls, a winless start could lead outsiders to conclude that the squad has descended into a state of panic, negativity and loss of motivation.

No so, said the first-year coach.

“It’s obviously been hard in terms of the record,” Gamino said. “But these girls don’t give up and they don’t quit. They work hard, and one thing they haven’t lost is their desire. In terms of team morale, the effort is still there.

“These girls are not hanging their heads.

They’re playing hard and still supporting each other on and off the court.

One bright spot for the Shepard boys has been senior point guard Kenjrick Watson, who leads

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Shepard boys coach Tony Chiuccariello tries to settle his team down during Hillcrest’s 10-0 run to open the game Friday night in Country Club Hills.

the team in scoring (12.8 per game) and rebounds (4.3).

“Kenjrick is a phenomenal human being,” Chiuccariello said. “He’s polite all the time and very coachable. The two words ‘yes, coach’ are his favorite. He’s well-liked by his teammates and leads in a positive manner. He plays his heart out.’’

For the girls, senior guard Abby Newsome is the most seasoned varsity player and leads the way offensively and defensively.

“She hustles all the time and never quits,” Gamino said. “She carries our offense and helps us maintain pride in our defense. We count on Abby for a lot.”

For the boys, the team has had its share of close games, missing a game-tying three-point basket in a 51-48 loss to Oak Forest. Defensively, the Astros are giving up just 56 points a game but are averaging just 43 a contest.

Chiuccariello is hoping the maturing of six-foot senior center Billy Fitzgerald, sophomore forward Tamer Ashkar and freshman Marquel Porter will help boost the team’s scoring.

“The 56 points is right in the mix of teams I have coached,” he said. “We just haven’t been shooting ball well. We keep working at it and hope to have better success. We just have to find a way

Rick Gimino bends over in frustration after his team failed to rebound and Queen of Peace scored on a putback in the second half Friday in Palos Heights.

to knock down some more shots.

“Tamer and Marquel are getting valuable varsity experience, and Billy is the smallest center I’ve ever coached. He’s second on the team in rebounding and is also 8-for-20 from three-point range. We have moments and quarters where we’ve played well, we just have to work at playing our game.”

Gamino said in addition to the maturing of Casey Radz, the emergence of freshman Kylie Radz and junior Jada Bolden have helped the team play close against teams such as Riverside-

Brookfield, De La Salle, Hillcrest, and Oak Lawn.

Chiuccariello believes there are definitely winnable games ahead on the schedule.

“The kids are battling and playing together as one unit on both sides of the floor,’’ he said. “We are having more success on the defensive end.”

Gamino expressed an even bolder confidence.

“I feel like the way we’ve played close against good teams, I don’t see why if we play our game, take care of the basketball and play defense that we have the chance to win every game,” he said.

“I really believe that.”

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

Seton, Marian Catholic shut the door on Brother Rice

Wild and crazy week leads to another wild and crazy week

By Phil Arvia

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Last week had plenty of comebacks, upsets and overtime games and that is tightening things up for conference action on Friday night.

Will the area be able to produce a conference champ this season? Probably, but it won’t be easy.

In the SouthWest Suburban Blue, Sandburg made some teams happy with its 48-41 upset win over Stagg last Thursday. Stagg had an early 20-8 lead and couldn’t hold it against its District 230 rivals.

Stagg, Homewood-Flossmoor and Joliet Central are tied at 3-1 in the conference with Joliet West and Lockport right behind at 2-2.

Stagg visits Homewood-Flossmoor Friday night and is hoping to break out of a funk in which it has lost three of its last four games.

Even Sandburg at 1-3 is not out of the race if the Eagles can capitalize on the momentum from the Stagg win. The Eagles host Joliet Central Friday.

“It was a good win and we’re going to build on that,” Sandburg guard Zak Razik, who had 11 points win the win over the Chargers said.

“We have a lot of confidence now and we want to continue that down the road.’’

Brother Rice’s loss Friday to Seton has helped jumble up the Catholic League South

conference. Mount Carmel is on top with a 4-0 mark while Leo, Seton and Brother Rice are a 3-1. Rice can get back into first with a home win over Mount Carmel on Friday night.

The area team in the driver’s seat for a conference title is Chicago Christian and the Knights are 6-0 in the Metro Suburban East and host second-place Illiana Christian (3-1) Friday night. The Knights beat Illiana, 50-44, on the road in December.

Shark tank The closing of Seton High School will mean its students will be looking elsewhere for next season.

Seton will host an open house in late January for students to visit with other Catholic schools in the Chicago Archdiocese. Brother Rice coach Bobby Frasor expected his school — as well as the likes of Marist, Mount Carmel, St. Rita and Marian Catholic — to court students.

As to the courting of basketball players …

Guards RaShaad Williams and Tyler Houston are juniors and Javon Freeman is a sophomore who will be receiving a lot of attention.

“The sharks are circling right now,” Frasor said. “Coaches — no matter if they’re public schools or private — are going to be calling.”

Correspondent Phil Arvia contributed to this report.

Correpondent

If Seton Academy’s gym was a tough place for Brother Rice to walk into Friday — and it was, as the Crusaders came out on the short end of a 60-46 Catholic League decision — imagine how Sting coach Justin Domingo felt approaching the court three days earlier.

With school back in session for the first day back from Christmas break, Domingo was pulled into a meeting with officials from the Chicago Archdiocese, who informed Seton staff the school would close following the 2015-16 school year.

“I left the meeting and came to the gym — they were practicing with the assistant coaches,” Domingo said. “I stopped practice and told them the future of the school. There was disbelief, hurt.

“This is the year for us to get the name of Seton Academy as a basketball powerhouse back out there. To have it snatched away is heartbreaking.”

The Sting (12-4, 3-1) were able to do some snatching of

their own against the Crusaders storming back from a 29-10, second-quarter deficit to run away from the visitors.

The next night, the Crusanders (10-6 overall) had a 29-23 lead after three quarters at Marian Catholic and was outscored 20-9 in the final eight minutes to lose 43-38.

While Crusaders players have their own issues of keeping leads to worry about, they do have a soft spot for Seton’s plight.

“Seton is a great team, a great school,” Brother Rice senior forward John Ryan said. “You never like to see another Catholic League school close down.

“If we were in that situation, it would be hard to be ready to play. You’ve got to give them credit for playing so hard after hearing that news.”

That said, Ryan, who had game highs of 11 points and 13 rebounds, indicated this was a game Rice let slip away. To that end, Rice hit seven straight field goal attempts spanning the first and second quarters to go up 2910 with 5:22 left in the first half.

From there, Seton, forcing turn-

overs and poor shot selection, outscored the Crusaders 50-15.

“They sped up the tempo, got us back on our heels and got us to take the shots they wanted us to take,” Ryan said. “Early, we were shooting Brother Rice shots. We lost shooting Seton shots.”

After making 11 of their first 14 field goal attempts, the Crusaders made 6-of-27 (22 percent) the rest of the way. Mike Shepski (10 points) was the only Rice player to join Ryan in double figures.

“We got a little tentative, back on our heels, and they smelled blood in the water,” Crusaders coach Bobby Frasor said. “When teams attack us like that, our eyes should light up — just like they did in the first quarter.”

Brother Rice played Lake View Tuesday and will host Mt. Carmel Friday and will visit Marist Tuesday in a rivalry nonconference game.

“This is where we find out what we’re made of,” Frasor said.

“I’ll do my best to save their legs.

But no matter how tired they are, come Marist the adrenaline will be pumping and we’ll be ready to play.”

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Will Trinity’s women snap the skid on Saturday?

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Trinity Christian’s women’s basketball team has not celebrated a victory since last Feb. 23 – a 57-52 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference tournament win over Judson University.

The Trolls lost their first 17 games of the 2015-16 campaign and faced Purdue UniversityCalumet (which had a 12-3 mark) on Wednesday night so it’s possible they came out of that game with an 0-18 mark.

If that’s the case, they are hoping that the streak can finally come to an end at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The Trolls take on first-year program Governor’s State in Palos Heights and the Jaguars come into this non-conference battle with an 0-18 mark. GSU came close to a victory over the weekend but dropped a 62-59 decision to Ashford University on Saturday. Its worst loss came Dec. 10 with a 134-68 setback to Olivet Nazarene.

Trinity had a couple of close games to open the 2016 portion of its schedule. The Trolls dropped a 76-72 game to Holy Cross College on Jan. 5 and a 64-56 setback to Trinity International University on Saturday.

In the Holy Cross loss, Trinity trailed 33-32 at the half after a Bethany Jansma buzzer-beating layup and threatened to take over the lead multiple times in the second period. Each time

the Trolls closed in, the Saints hit the needed shot and held them off.

Twice the Trolls pulled to within three points in the fourth but could get no closer.

The Trolls ended with a .443 field goal percentage, a .429 three-point percentage, and a .800 free throw percentage.

Kara Cunningham and Celina Wanta each had 14 points, Allie Paluchniak had 13, and Jansma added 10. Paluchniak was the high rebounder with seven and Katie Moran had six. Paluchniak also finished the game with six assists.

Against TIU, the Trolls trailed by three at the half, fell behind by double digits in the third quarter, but threatened in the final minutes in the eightpoint loss.

The Trolls connected on only 24 percent of their attempts but tied the game 51-51 with two minutes left but then gave up nine straight points.

Kelsie Foster led the team with 13 points and seven rebounds. Paluchniak had 11 points, seven rebounds, and four assists and Jansma added 10 points and eight boards. Wanta was the high rebounder with 11.

Men’s hoops drops three The Trolls fell to 5-11 overall and 0-9 in the CCAC after dropping three straight games.

They lost 84-64 to Holy Cross Jan. 5. Caleb Jonkman led the team with 20 points and five rebounds. Jordan Perry added

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Trinity senior Abbie Paluchniak and the Trolls hope to avoid going winless this season.

10 points and Zack Austell had eight. Nari Garrett grabbed five rebounds and had four blocks.

Two days later, they dropped an 87-85 non-conference setback to Purdue UniversityNorth Central The Trolls were within three, 84-81, with 1:15 left. They had another three-point difference again with 35 seconds left when Caleb Jonkman hit two free throws. The Panthers made one-of-two charity throws to make it a two-possession game.

Jonkman cut the gap to two on a jumper with three seconds left and time expired before the team could get another possession.

It was a hot shooting game for both teams as Trinity shot .582 percent and Purdue-North Central shot .523 percent. The

Trolls connected on 8-of-16 from beyond the arc and the Panthers were 9-of-17.

Seven players were in double figures for the Trolls. Jonkman was the high scorer with 14 points as well as five assists.

Aaron Johnson added 12 points, all from behind the three-point line. Trey Johnson had 11 points, six rebounds, and four blocks.

Ryan Tubbs add 10 points, five rebounds, and six assists and Garrett had 10 points and eight rebounds. The other players in double figures were Perry with 11 and Austell with 10.

Back conference action on Saturday, the Trolls suffered a 73-64 loss to Trinity International University.

Garrett had a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Jonkman added 11 points. Trey

Sophomore Kelsie Foster and Trinity Christian College hope to get in the win column when they host Governors State on Saturday.

Johnson collected 10 rebounds.

Men’s volleyball re-debuts

The Trolls first men’s volleyball match after an 11-year absence takes place at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Jan. 21, against the University of Charleston.

One of the players with some college experience is Oak Lawn’s Nick Costa, who is a

junior who transferred from Dominican University where he played the 2014 season before missing the 2015 season due to injury.

Costa is an outside hitter who is expected to help out at the net as well in the back row.

Others from the area on the roster are Palos Hills’ Ben Tocila and Christian Mireles.

FOCUS ON MORAINE VALLEY

Moraine opens 2016 with shootout loss to Olive-Harvey Moraine Valley’s men’s basketball team opened the 2016 portion of its season with a wild 113-99 loss to Olive-Harvey College on Jan. 5.

The Cyclones got into an early rhythm during the home game in Palos Hills.

Sophomore Calviontae Washington (Eisenhower) helped Moraine Valley early with one of his five threepointers to get his team up 14-7. Freshman Tommy Demogerontas (Sandburg) also had some big plays, maneuvering through the Panthers to score. At one time, Moraine Valley led by 10 points, but turnovers and missed shots crept up, and Olive-Harvey broke the defense down and took a 54-51 halftime lead.

Throughout the second half the Cyclones continued to struggle. Although they shot 61.9 percent to the Panthers’ 50.6, their 33 turnovers hurt. Sophomore Ermias Nega (Wakefield) helped get the Cyclones within one (76-75), but that was as close as they got.

Nega led the effort with 26 points and eight rebounds.

Washington finished with 19 points and seven assists while Demogerontas had 17 points, 13 rebounds, five assists, and three blocks. Other contributors were Andrew product Luke Hook (12 points, six rebounds) and Oak Forest alum Jason Roland (14 points).

Malcolm X beats women’s team

St. Xavier’s Kara Krolicki squeezes by two defenders to pass the ball in a loss to St. Francis.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

In preparation for the Skyway Conference games which started this week, the Cyclones added an extra matchup with Malcolm X College Jan. 5 and lost 6952.

Michelle Borgen (Andrew) and Erin Drynan (Mother McAuley) led the effort as Borgen finished with 15 points, nine rebounds, three steals, one block while Drynan added 14 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.

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Larry Motuzis led SXU with 32 points in an 82-81 loss to No. 2 St. Francis.

St. Xavier, which was ranked No. 1 in the nation, walks off the court as the University St. Francis celebrates its upset victory in the background.

SXU Continued from Page 1 team,” SXU men’s coach Tom O’Malley said.

“I think we had a lead in the game for about 35 minutes. There is such a thing as a loss being a confidence builder. We could say, ‘We lost, but we didn’t get beat.’ ’’ Larry Motuzis led the Cougars (10-7, 7-2) with 32 points while Stanley Moore had 13, Tony Core 11 and Quinn Niego 10.

Edvinas Presniakovas led the Saints with 26 points.

Saints coach Ryan Marks, who three years ago was coaching at the Division I level at the University of Texas-Pan American and recruited former Marist star L.J. McIntosh, said he is

not worried about missing the No. 1 ranking because of Thursday’s loss.

“There is so much parity at this level,” Marks said. “The national polls are great for the institution and for fans, but it really doesn’t affect us at all. We just want to be up there at the end of the year.’’

Earlier in the week, the Cougars’ women set a school record for best start at 18-0 with an 88-64 road win over Judson on Jan. 5. It also tied the 16-year program’s longest winning streak.

Junior forward Sarah Vozel finished with a season-high 25 points as well as six rebounds, four assists and four steals. Krolicki had 23 points, three rebounds and two assists. Sophomore center Brittany Collins posted 10 points to go along with her team-leading seven re-

bounds. Senior center Caitlin McMahon and junior guards Sidney Prasse and Leyden each chipped in seven points towards the victory.

Defense was also an instrumental component to the victory with Saint Xavier scoring 35 of its 88 points off 27 Judson turnovers.

Last Thursday, the men beat Roosevelt University, 70-64.

Huppe came off the bench to hit four threepointers en route to a team-leading 16 points.

Sophomore forward Motuzis posted a doubledouble of 12 points, a game-high 11 rebounds and a career-high four blocks for the Cougars.

Senior forward Mitch Uratchko added 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting.

Motuzis also scored 31 points, including a pair of late free throws, in a 75-71 victory over Judson in Elgin on Jan. 5.

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Moraine’s Erin Schaffrath seems to have hit a wall during a game in December. The Cougars hope to get back into winning form for the Skyway Conference season, which started this week.

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Images from the stunners at Stagg Text and photos by Jeff Vorva Heading into last Thursday’s action in Palos Hills, Stagg’s girls and Sandburg’s boys combined for a record of 6-21 while Sandburg’s girls and Stagg’s boys combined for an 18-13 record.

Sandburg met Stagg in a girls/boys District 230 rivalry dou-

bleheader and upsets were the theme of the night.

Stagg’s girls entered the game with a 1-14 mark and knocked off Sandburg, which had a 9-9 mark, 60-56 in double overtime. The young Chargers seemingly had the game won in regulation and the first overtime, but late heroics from Eagles senior Jessica Merino (29 points) kept the game going twice.

Stagg’s future appears bright as freshman Kelsey Kelley

had 17 points for Stagg and sophomore Jaime Ryan added 16.

Stagg’s boys, which had a 9-4 overall mark and was the only unbeaten team in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue, raced out to a 20-8 lead but Sandburg, which was 5-7 and winless in the conference, scored 26 of the next 32 points and hung on to win, 48-41.

Below are some photos from the stunners at Stagg.

Stagg girls coach Bill Turner hasn’t had much to laugh about this season but his Chargers pulled off a huge upset over Sandburg last Thursday.

Stagg girls basketball players celebrate after winning just their second game of the year, a doubleovertime stunner over District 230 rival Sandburg.

Freshman Kelsey Kelley of Stagg (right) made a strong debut in the District 230 rivalry against Sandburg with a 17-point performance in the double overtime victory.

Sandburg’s Jessica Merino heaves up a half-court shot at the buzzer in the first overtime that missed, but she is fouled by Stagg’s Jaime Ryan. Merino made three free throws to send the game into a second overtime but Stagg still prevailed, 60-56.

Stagg’s Shane McMahon gets the crowd going early by burying a 3-point basket against Sandburg.

Sandburg boys coach Todd Allen had his team pointed in the right direction when the Eagles overcame a 20-8 deficit to stun Stagg.

Stagg’s Tom Kazanecki, right, fouls Sandburg’s Jason Pygon in last Thursday’s battle.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FM2 Plaintiff, -v.DARLENE M. MANOS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 005376 28 PARLIAMENT DRIVE 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 October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 11, 2016, 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 28 PARLIAMENT DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-053-0000. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 14-15-04679.

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. 14-15-04679 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005376 TJSC#: 35-17855 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JACQUELINE VIDINICH Defendants 14 CH 20611 10616 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE 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 November 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2016, 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 10616 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-124-016-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $205,275.56.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14120053.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14120053 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 20611 TJSC#: 35-16504 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION UMB BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS LEGAL TITLE TRUSTEE OF MART LEGAL TITLE TRUST 2015-NPL1 Plaintiff, -v.ATG TRUST COMPANY, DEBRA A. NASON A/K/A DEBRA NASON A/K/A DEBBIE NASON, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, RELIANCE ACCOUNTING, TAX & VALUATION SERVICES, LTD., TRUSTEES OF THE WILL COUNTY LOCAL 174 CARPENTERS PENSION TRUST FUND AND WILL COUNTY LOCAL 174 WELFARE FUND Defendants 10 CH 054636 15838 115TH COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 11, 2016, 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 15838 115TH COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-414-011.

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 14-1045020. 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 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-45020 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 054636 TJSC#: 36-171 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.

I681600

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

ZILVINAS PADELEVICIUS; COMMERCIAL CREDIT GROUP INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON - RECORD CLAIMANTS; INDIAN ROCK TRAIL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants, 15 CH 7938 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 16440 South 118th Place, Orland Park, IL 60467.

P.I.N. 27-19-303-017-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-004863 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I680807

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING. LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

RYSZARD SICIARZ; SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RYSZARD SICIARZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19611 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-11-302-003-1238.

Commonly known as 8429 West 101st Terrace Avenue, Unit 103, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-2876.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I680810

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs.

Ibrahim Aitiakouchene; Naima Aitiakouchene; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 13CH960 Sheriff’s # 150498 F12120294 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 17th, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 5131 West 90th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 P.I.N: 24-04-217-011-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgagee’s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MOIRA K. TWITTY, JONATHAN TWITTY, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 14 CH 020697 9243 DUNMORE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 8, 2016, 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 9243 DUNMORE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-309-016. 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 14-14-23346.

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. 14-14-23346 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 020697 TJSC#: 35-16682 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER FOR PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

THOMAS E. ADAMS; TANYA M. ADAMS AKA TANYA ADAMS; CITIBANK FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 11336 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 26, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14 Wild Cherry Lane, Palos Park, IL 60464.

P.I.N. 23-28-404-006-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Erica N. Byrd at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Garfield & Merel, Ltd., 180 North Stetson Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601-6710.

(312) 288-0105.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681666

For Sale

5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Plaintiff, vs.

ANNA T. PERRUSO; ORLAN-BROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNER’S ASSOCIATION; RONALD L. BIESBOER; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANNA T. PERRUSO IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANT Defendants, 15 CH 1314 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-14-302-018-1063 & 27-14-302-018-1163.

Commonly known as 15733 Orlan Brook Drive, Unit 63, Orland Park, IL 60462.

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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 - W15-0135.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I680108

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-4; MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSE J. NEVAREZ YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ; BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; BROOK HILLS, PUD UNIT SIX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS; PRAIRIE TRAIL CREDIT UNION; JOSE NEVAREZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 33517 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-31-105-005-0000.

Commonly known as 11744 Cranna Court, Orland Park, IL 60467.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-2893.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I681643

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W4 Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS SWEENEY A/K/A THOMAS M. SWEENEY, JR., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM V ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY K. SWEENEY, THOMAS M. SWEENEY III, DONALD A. SWEENEY, VICKY LYNN ULRICH, LINDA STEVENS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, RICHARD KUHN, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARY K. SWEENEY (DECEASED) Defendants 15 CH 004072 7336 PARADISE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2016, 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 7336 PARADISE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-201-032-1008.

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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 14-1503170. 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 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-03170 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 004072 TJSC#: 35-17454 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.EDVARDAS SLUSNYS, JURGITA SLUSNYS, CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 015842 9020 W. 92ND 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 February 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 9, 2016, 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 9020 W. 92ND STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-410-025. 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 14-1418353. 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. 14-14-18353 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 015842 TJSC#: 36-6 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2007 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-HE1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. MEYER, MARY M. MEYER Defendants 15 CH 010300 15118 HUNTINGTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2016, 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 15118 HUNTINGTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-108-004-0000.

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 14-15-03689.

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. 14-15-03689 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 010300 TJSC#: 35-14749 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE FOR AMERICAN HOME MORTGAGE INVESTMENT TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL P. MURPHY, COREY ANDREWS, MAUREEN ANDREWS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CACH, LLC Defendants 14 CH 014272 13041 PUEBLO COURT 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 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 22, 2016, 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 13041 PUEBLO COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-217-012. 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 14-14-10146.

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. 14-14-10146 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 014272 TJSC#: 35-17303 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

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:

“THE MARTIAN’’: Anyone who may not have given Matt Damon sufficient credit for his acting ability will have to rethink that after his work in director Ridley Scott’s completely effective, well-paced drama based on Andy Weir’s story of an astronaut mistakenly thought dead by the rest of his crew and left behind on Mars. As he uses his ingenuity to survive on the “red planet,’’ others try to figure out how to — as the ad line said — bring him home once they realize he’s still alive. The top-flight (pun partially intended) cast also includes Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kate Mara, Michael Pena, Kristen Wiig, Sean Bean and Chiwetel Ejiofor. *** (PG-13: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2’’: Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler, who also co-wrote the script) tries to appeal to the more monstrous side of his half-human grandson — which finds the youngster going through a sort of boot camp that also involves Frankenstein (voice of Kevin James) and others — in this enjoyable animated sequel. That’s not Dracula’s only concern, though: His very traditional father (voice of Mel Brooks), who arrives for a visit, is surprised by the changes at the hotel. Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Steve Buscemi, David Spade, Molly Shannon and Fran Drescher also return to the voice cast. DVD extras: audio commentary by Sandler, co-writer Robert Smigel and executive producer Allen Covert; sketch gallery; mu-

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sic video. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MR. ROBOT: SEASON 1’’: One of last year’s most-praised television series, the USA Network drama stars Rami Malek as a security-form engineer whose social withdrawal prompts him to relate to people through hacking them — which gets him noticed by the leader (Christian Slater) of a group of very modern vigilantes, and recruited to help right perceived wrongs via bits and bytes. Carly Chaikin and Portia Doubleday also star. Guest stars include Gloria Reuben, Brian Stokes Mitchell and B.D. Wong. *** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “IRRATIONAL MAN’’: Woody Allen’s most recent film puts him back on the strictly serious turf he’s walked with such previous efforts as “Interiors’’ and “Match Point.’’ Joaquin Phoenix has the central role as a college professor whose involvements with a peer (Parker Posey) and a student (Emma Stone) are complicated enough without his having the information in a conversation he overhears. He then discovers what a dangerous thing knowledge can be. Jamie Blackley (“If I Stay’’) also stars. DVD extras: red-carpet premiere footage; photo gallery. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SINISTER 2’’: The horror sequel stars Shannyn Sossamon (“Wayward Pines’’) as the mother of twin boys (Robert Daniel Sloan and Dartanian Sloan) who encounter ghostly youngsters.

Another concern for the family may be posed by a former lawman (James Ransone, back from the first film) who has been destroying area houses where murders have occurred ... but in the end, the biggest danger may come from within their own clan. John Beasley (“Everwood’’) also appears. ** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

“DEMI LOVATO: THIS IS ME’’: It certainly is her, and there’s a lot of the music star and actress in this unauthorized biography that traces her rise from youthful roles on such shows as “Barney & Friends’’ and “Sonny With a Chance’’ to become the hit-maker of such tunes as “Give Your Heart a Break’’ and “Cool for the Summer.’’ Since many of the programs on which she appeared are copyrighted by others, this project consists largely of interview excerpts and music-video segments. *** (Not rated)

COMING SOON:

“EVEREST’’ (Jan. 19): Climbers on the legendary and potentially lethal mountain end up in the midst of a storm; Jason Clarke stars. (PG-13: P, V) “THE INTERN’’ (Jan. 19): Robert De Niro plays said intern, who becomes invaluable to an ambitious young boss (Anne Hathaway), in director Nancy Meyers’ comedy. (PG-13: AS, P) “JEM AND THE HOLOGRAMS’’ (Jan. 19): A young woman (Aubrey Peeples) becomes a superstar in this live-action update of the animated show based on the doll line. (PG: AS, P) “STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON’’ (Jan. 19): The formation and survival of the controversial hip-hop group N.W.A. is dramatized; stars include Aldis Hodge and Paul Giamatti. (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P, V) “BURNT’’ (Jan. 26): A troubled chef (Bradley Cooper) tries to redeem himself and return to the heights of his profession in London. (R: AS, P) “GOOSEBUMPS’’ (Jan. 26): Jack Black plays R.L. Stine - the author of the title book series - in a tale of a town overrun by the monsters he created. (PG: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

DiCaprio lights up ‘The Revenant’ but movie drags on and on….

TONY PINTO “The Revenant” is an extraordinary piece of art that has the power to convey unimaginable events.

This is one film that looks great and with almost no flaws — what’s not to like?

Sadly, the one flaw this film directed by Oscar winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu (Birdman) has is that it’s flat out boring.

No matter how stunning this film looks, how great it’s acted, or how great all the technical stuff is, no one cares about is. This film is a great letdown. Somehow, a film that seems to have everything it needs to be great, just can’t figure it out. If Alejandro cut the long run time in half to speed the pace up, that could be all “The Revenant” needs to fix its boredom problem.

For some it might not be boring, as much as it is too slow to keep their attention for the 156-minute run time.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and a small supporting cast that includes Tom Hardy, Will Poulter and Domhnall Gleeson, there is no shortage of talented acting. Here the wonderful acting gets wasted on this want-to-be masterpiece.

Fans of DiCaprio can rejoice knowing that this is arguably his best acted film; even with that said, he can’t make this film the least bit

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in “The Revenant.”

exciting. DiCaprio’s portrayal of Hugh Glass is deservingly going to be his long overdue chance of a best acting Oscar.

Iñárritu did everything in his power to make this an Oscar worthy film. It must be, because it has Oscar buzz floating all around it. Will it win any big awards?

It probably won’t, but with its perfect release time it’s trying its best to be in the forefront of voters’ minds. This did win a Golden Globe for best picture. Something this writer doesn’t agree with.

The premise, which is not easily figured out, is DiCaprio gets mauled by a bear which somehow leads to another trapper killing his half-Native American son named Hawk (Forrest Goodluck). There is also a Native American tribe that is seeking the kidnapped daughter of its leader. With nothing to lose they will kill anything in their way to get her back, including

a group of trappers that includes DiCaprio. The Native Americans didn’t get him, but if they had it would have saved him a bear mauling.

For the most part this film is just an injured DiCaprio looking for Tom Hardy so he can get revenge on him for killing his son.

The second half of his journey is sort of mystical, and this is the part where the film becomes the most boring. These are the scenes that could easily be eliminated to help speed up the running time.

The premise, based on true events, is good. However, it just lacks in execution department. The cinematography is award worthy.

The minimal music score is great.

Even though “The Revenant” is not worth watching it’s still a great film, if you can believe that.

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

Community Character Kathy O’Brien BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS leads Laughter Circle at The Center THIS WEEK Tuesday luncheon: What’s your Best Color?

What colors are most flattering is the topic at a Tuesday luncheon on Jan. 19 from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Professional image trainer Suzette Horyza will help guests discover the colors that are most flattering for each person. She’ll show how makeup and clothing worn in the proper colors can make us look younger, healthier, and more attractive. Suzette is an inspirational and spiritual workshop leader and loves to encourage people to look their best!

The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

landscape painting on canvas. It will be ready to take home and hang on the wall after class. The workshop is taught by Heather Young and costs $10 per person, which includes all supplies. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Photo Booth Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Photobooth Night with live music by folk pop band Future Stuff. Free food samples will be provided by Gatto’s.

• Cross-Country Skiing - 12:30 to 3 p.m. Jan. 18, a program with Sagawau Environmental Center to teach students how to cross-country ski.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store - 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. Nature photography forum 18, students can give back by volunteering at The Camera and nature enthusiasts are invited to a nature photography forum this Sunday, from 2 - 3:30 Bridge Thrift Store.

• Culinary: Popcorn Flavors - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. p.m., at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest 19, students will learn how to make their favorite Highway, Palos Park.

Films of outstanding nature photographers are flavored popcorn.

• DIY Crochet Animal - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19, shown. Nature photography instructor Rick Steffen of Orland Park facilitates the program. students will learn how to make their own adorable The public is invited and there is no fee for the crochet animal. program, but reservations are requested. Call The • Pinterest for School - 5 to 6 p.m. Jan. 20, will Center at 361-3650. show students how to utilize Pinterest for school.

• Voice Lessons - 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 21, lessons with singer/songwriter Kayla Bailey.

Center Singers • Can’t Sleep? 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 21, students will The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, invites new members to join its choir, which learn stretches that can be done before bed to help rehearses on Mondays, from 6 to 7 p.m. get a good night’s sleep.

Known as the Center Singers, the choir performs • Art Studio: Drawing Club - 4 to 6 p.m. Jan. 21, monthly on Sunday afternoons at Wayside Chapel a Drawing Club will be held on the third Thursday 4:30 p.m. Vespers services and at special seasonal of every month. Art supplies will be available for events. The choir is led by Director Penny Wills. students.

She welcomes all who love to sing.

• Poker Night and High School After Hours - 7:30 For more, call 361-3650 or visit www.thecen p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jan. 22, a Poker Night with live terpalos.org. music from singers/songwriters Tyler and Maria.

The Bridge Teen Center will extend their hours Men’s Discussion Group (for High School After Hours) from 10:30 p.m.

The teaching of the late Wayne Dyer will be to 12:30 a.m. for high school students only. Free discussed at a men’s discussion group at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, food samples will be provided by Bonefish Grill.

These free events are for teens in 7th through Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.

Dan Morley will lead the discussion about the life 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500. and work of Dr. Wayne Dyer, spiritual leader and author who died in August. Known as Men’s Point UPCOMING of View, the discussion group was formed last year

by Dr.Bill Hopkins, Dr.George Harris, Dan Morley, Mothers’ Wisdom Circle A new monthly program for mothers will be Mark Walker, and John Andringa. The group discusses a variety of issues and welcomes newcomers offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, at any time. No fee is charged, but pre-registration Palos Park, on Thursdays, beginning Jan. 21, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. is requested. Call The Center at 361-3650.

The Mothers’ Wisdom Circle is a group of moms who gather monthly to explore the joys and the Mommy and Me Art Class struggles of raising kind hearted, compassionate, An art classes for parents or grandparents and spiritually-grounded children in today’s complex young kids (ages 3-6) is offered at The Center, 12700 world.

Southwest Highway in Palos Park, on Wednesday, Everyone is welcome. For more information, call Jan. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m.

Together each family will create a snowy winter Chris Hopkins at The Center, 361-3650.

A monthly Laughter Circle meets this Sunday, at 6 p.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, which is a gathering of people who want to laugh—not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter!

Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better, O’Brien explains as she leads participants in healing fits of laughter.

O’Brien is a registered nurse and an advanced certified Laughter Leader. O’Brien welcomes newcomers the laughter circle at any time. She was recently featured as a Community Character in The Regional News for her work holding laughter sessions in the PalosOrland area.

The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which O’Brien donates to The Center.

Advance registration is appreciSupplied photo ated. Call The Center at 361-3650. Certified Laughter Leader Kathy O’Brien cracks people up at monthly — The Center Laughter Circles held at The Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

Jump-start the new year with three smoothie recipes

By Wolfgang Puck

Photos by Todd Rosenberg for Cheryl Mann Photography

A ballet will tell Helen Keller’s story at Moraine Valley Community College on Feb. 6.

Thodos Dance Chicago to perform Helen Keller story-ballet at Moraine The story of Helen Keller and her teacher Anne Sullivan will come to life through dance during a Thodos Dance Chicago performance at Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 7:30 p.m.

The story-ballet will take the stage in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for seniors and students.

Named one of the top ten dance events of 2013 by the Chicago Sun-Times and nominated for an Emmy Award, “A Light in the Dark, the Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” is a one-act story-ballet that tells the intimate family story of Helen Keller, who was deaf and blind yet became a famous writer, political activist and inspiration, and her teacher Anne Sullivan, who led Keller into a world of education, activism and intellectual celebrity. Their 49-year relationship evolved from teacher to governess and eventual companion. An original score was

created exclusively for this work by composer Bruce Wolosoff.

Ann Reinking, choreographer and Broadway actress, and Thodos traveled to the Helen Keller National Center on Long Island, where deaf and blind people learn new life skills, including navigating with their disability. “We spent a day at the center and came away with a deeper understanding of the deaf/blind community and a fueled passion for the development of our new work together,” Thodos said.

The second act of the show at

Moraine Valley will feature works from Thodos Dance Chicago’s vibrant repertoire showcasing its award-winning style described as “breathtakingly athletic” and “powerfully beautiful.”

Tickets to Thodos Dance Chicago and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

— Moraine Valley Community College

Family pottery class will make seashell platters in two sessions A pottery class for families will be given at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on this Saturday and next, Jan. 16 and 23, from 2 to 3 p.m.

The Log Cabin Art Center is located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any

age to make seashell platters on Jan. 16 and to come back to glaze their creations on Jan. 23.

Participants will make food-safe platters using seashells and other items to create impressions in the clay. The class fee is $20 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Participants are welcome to bring seashells from

their favorite vacations or to use the supply of shells in the pottery studio.

Reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

The new year always feels like it offers us an opportunity to celebrate new beginnings. That’s why so many of us make resolutions at this time of year - the most widespread of which, not surprisingly, revolve around a desire to eat more healthfully and shed some pounds.

Fortunately, all the beautiful produce you can find in your supermarket, even in the middle of the winter, provides an abundance of ways in which we can keep such resolutions easily. Fresh vegetables and fruits nourish us, help to keep calories and fat down, and raise our intake of all sorts of beneficial vitamins, minerals and fiber.

One of the most popular ways to enjoy fresh produce is by drinking smoothies, usually for breakfast but also sometimes for other meals. Blending together a variety of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables releases all of their goodness and helps you create a beautiful, delicious beverage that satisfies with every sip.

To help you make the best smoothies, I recommend that you use one of the high-speed, professional-quality blenders that are widely available today. (You can even find an excellent, reasonably priced model with my name on it.) They liquefy even hardy produce easily for the smoothest, best-tasting results.

You can combine fruits and vegetables in the same mixture, though I recommend using no more than about 40 percent vegetables to 60 percent or more fruits to get a sweet flavor that will conceal the sometimes-bitter taste of beneficial greens like kale or spinach. I also sometimes like to include almond milk or another kind of nut milk, and maybe some low-fat or nonfat yogurt. A chunk of fresh ginger spices things up, a drizzle of honey can enhance sweetness, and a few ice cubes help create the sensation of drinking a wonderful milkshake.

The following delicious smoothie examples have been adapted from my exciting online adventure that represents yet another new beginning (for myself) in 2016. My all-video Cooking School, WolfgangPuckCookingSchool.com is where I present exciting, fun recipe lessons, cooking courses and how-tos, plus much more. (And you can even get a free 14-day trial membership.)

Let me raise a delicious, healthful glass to everyone in the hopes of a happy and healthy 2016 for us all!

MIXED BERRY SMOOTHIE Serves 2 • 1 cup stemmed fresh strawberries • 6 ounces fresh blueberries • 3 ounces fresh raspberries • 1/2 mandarin, tangerine, clementine, or tangelo, with skin

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Green apple and other sweet ingredients hide the bitter taste of kale in a green smoothie.

• 1/4 medium-sized raw red beet, rinsed, cut into 3 wedges • 1 tablespoon vegetablebased protein powder • 1 cup plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt • 2 scant cups ice cubes • 1 to 2 teaspoons honey (optional) In a professional-quality, highspeed blender, combine all the ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping once or twice if necessary to scrape down the sides of the jar. Taste the smoothie and, if you like, pulse in a little honey to adjust the sweetness to taste. Pour the smoothie into two tall, chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

BANANA-DATE-YOGURT SMOOTHIE Serves 3 or 4 • 2 small ripe bananas, peeled • 1 slice fresh pineapple, about 2 inches (5 cm) thick, cored and cut into chunks • 1 apple, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges • 5 Medjool dates, pitted • 1 cup (250 mL) almond milk • 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt • 1 cup ice cubes • 1 strip fresh lime zest, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long • 1 piece fresh ginger,

about 3/4 inch (18 mm), peeled In a professional-quality, highspeed blender, combine all the ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping once or twice if necessary to scrape down the sides of the jar. Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses. Serve immediately.

GREEN SMOOTHIE Serves 2 • 4 large kale leaves, stemmed, de-ribbed and very coarsely chopped • 1 piece fresh ginger, about 3 inches (7.5 cm) long, peeled • 1 green apple, peel left on, cored and cut into wedges • 1 navel orange, peeled • 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, peel left on, cut into 2-inch (5-cm) pieces • 1 cup (250 mL) almond milk • 1 teaspoon honey • 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 2 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional) In a professional-quality, highspeed blender, combine all the ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth, stopping once or twice if necessary to scrape down the sides of the jar. Pour the smoothie into two tall, chilled glasses. Garnish with mint sprigs (optional) and serve immediately.

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