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Thursday, January 28, 2016

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Palos hospital’s Orland plans hearing set

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor Palos Community Hospital’s application for a state permit to build a medical office building and underground parking garage on the site of the Palos Health and Fitness Center in Orland Park will be aired at a public hearing three weeks from today.

The hearing before state regulators is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. News of the public hearing has quickly

spread among disgruntled members of Palos Health and Fitness Center, stunned by a letter dated Jan. 15 from the center’s director and a hospital official notifying them that the facility will be closed on May 1 to make way for the medical office building.

The hearing will be conducted by staff of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board (IHFSRB), in accordance with state law.

It is open to the public and will afford an opportunity for “parties with interest to present written and/or verbal comment relevant to the project. All allegations or

assertions should be relevant to the need for the proposed project and be supported with two copies of documentation or materials that are printed or typed on paper, size 8 ½ by 11 inches,” the board’s rules state. A sign-in for the hearing will be conducted from 9:30 to 10 a.m.

The review board has given public notice on its website of the application received from the hospital “to modernize/expand an existing medical office building in Orland Park.”

St. George Corporation and Palos Community Hospital are named as the applicants that propose to modernize and

expand the hospital’s existing medical office building at its South Campus outpatient complex, at 15300 West Ave. Palos Health and Fitness Center is not mentioned in the narrative nor depicted on a diagram showing the site plans in the hospital’s application.

The hospital’s breakdown of the $133.2 million cost of the project does not list demolition costs for the fitness center.

The costs of site preparation for the project, however, are pegged at $7.478 million.

The project will involve 248,760 square feet of newly constructed space,

and 47,550 square feet of modernized space, the application states.

The plan comprises three components, including the building of a four-story, 107,70 sq. ft. medical office building to include physician offices and diagnostic and treatment space for medical specialists, according to the hospital’s narrative description of its plans in the application permit.

A three-story building connection to join Palos Primary Care’s two existing office buildings with the new medical office building, and a below-grade, or See HOSPITAL PLANS, Page 2

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Muslim group plans to open mosque here

By Bob Bong

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There are three books in the Lea Clark series, with cover model Gabby Gasior. They are available at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.

AMERICAN GIRL NEXT DOOR

Orland Park 5th-grader is selected as American Girl of the Year 2016

By Dermot Connolly

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n Orland Park 5th-grader is the latest Girl of the Year model chosen by the American Girl doll franchise.

Gabriella Gasior, 11, of Orland Park, can point to the American Girl books, featuring the adventures of the doll named Lea Clark, and say: “That’s me.”

A 5th-grader at High Point School in Orland Park, Gasior is the cover model for the Lea Clark books series and associated merchandise.

There are three books in the fictional Lea Clark adventures, all available at Barnes & Noble and other bookstores.

“It’s very exciting,” said Gabriella, who has been a lifelong collector of American Girl dolls. “My friends have seen the books, and they have said nice things about it.”

“I’ve been on an American Girl box, and I’ve appeared on some things sold in Costco,” she said. “I liked doing it, and I got a lot of surprises too,” she said, referring to all the toys that came with the Lea doll.

The Lea Clark doll was released in late 2015. Each year, American Girl chooses a ‘Girl of the Year’ who looks like the doll, Gabriella’s mom Stephanie explained. “She is the model on the cover of the Lea Clark books. They tell about the travels of Lea, who is from St. Louis.”

Stephanie credited her daughter’s agent, Babes ‘N Beaus in Hinsdale, as a great talent agency to work with, helping land the American Girl of the Year selection.

And that was something of a lifetime dream come true for the young lady.

A national Muslim organization with a chapter in Bridgeview intends to turn the vacant church building it purchased in Palos Park into a mosque.

It would be the fourth Muslim prayer center in the Southwest Suburbs.

“It will help ease up some of the crowding at area mosques,” said Hussain Ata, president of the Bridgeview chapter of the Muslim American Society, a nonprofit organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Falls Church, Va. The group held its 14th annual convention at McCormick Place in Chicago in December.

Ata said Palos Park employees had finished occupancy inspections at the church, which has been zoned for use as a house of worship since 1960.

Ata said there would be some minor remodeling and a new sprinkler system added to the former First Church of Christ, Scientist, at 12300 S. 80th Ave., before the site would be used for daily prayers.

He estimated 300 to 400 people might use the prayer center at any given time.

Islam requires Muslims to pray five times a day. Ata said the mosque would be open to any

Muslims for prayers.

“We will change some of the carpeting. Update the fire system.

Do some painting. Mostly cosmetic changes,” said Ata, who lives in Orland Park.

“Our main focus will be to make it ready for prayers,” he said. “Hopefully by the summer.”

He said the Southwest Suburbs need another mosque because the area is underserved. The only other mosques in the Southwest Suburbs are in Bridgeview, Orland Park and Frankfort. Another mosque is under development in Willowbrook.

There are an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 Muslims in the Southwest Suburbs.

Under the terms of the special use permit granted by Palos Park in 1960, the special use as a house of worship carries forward with the property and does not revert back to the original zoning, which was single-family residential, according to Village Manager Rick Boehm.

A memory care provider organized, promoted and held a public meeting at the church last year to air its plans to build a memory care residential facility at the church site, but strong opposition expressed by residents at that meeting dissuaded the prospective buyer from going ahead with its purchase.

Pride and joy

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Archbishop Blasé Cupich joyously shows the crowd a Queen of Peace Pride jacket he received before Saturday’s Peace/Mother McAuley American Girl image basketball game in Burbank. He also received a bag of goodies from Mother Gabriella Gasior, of Orland Park, is American Girl’s Girl of the Year for 2016, McAuley’s team.

For more, see Sports.

See AMERICAN GIRL, Page 2 as Lea Clark.

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May tolerance greet Muslims here this time

More than 15 years ago, Muslims tried to purchase the abandoned Reform Church of Palos Heights for $2.1 million, sparking an unforgettable public debate that quickly turned ugly.

In May 2000, city officials held a public hearing on the sale to the Al Salam Mosque Foundation and residents spoke out in fierce opposition.

The church, one of 19 in the southwest suburban Chicago area community, had been abandoned for five years with no other buyers in sight.

I was there when hundreds of residents packed a community center and complained Photos by Diana Hardison that the mosque would attract Palos South’s “The Lion King Jr.” cast ensemble last weekend. terrorists, violence and insult the Christian faith.

The city blocked the sale and offered the buyers $200,000 to go away, but Palos Heights Mayor Dean Koldenhoven, who supported the mosque, said the buyout was wrong.

Koldenhoven, elected in 1997, was thrown out of office in April 2001 by angry Palos Heights voters.

Koldenhoven grew-up as a Dutch Protestant living in an Irish-Catholic neighborhood in Chicago where he “learned Palos South students charmed diversity real quick.” He was a sold-out crowds last weekend graduate of Chicago Christian with classic songs including High School at 71st and Racine “Circle of Life,” “Can You Feel (which later relocated to Palos the Love Tonight,” and “Hakuna Heights) and moved to Palos Matata” at Stagg High School Heights “because of its strong with their performance of DisChristian background.” Koldney’s “The Lion King Jr.” enhoven received the John F. Palos South has a longstanding Kennedy Profiles in Courage tradition of presenting excellent Award in 2002. annual theatrical productions.

“They just expressed their This year, they brought the Afhatred straight out. They rican savannah to life on the stage said they didn’t care. They at Stagg High School by recreatdidn’t want Muslims in their ing one of Disney’s most popular neighborhood,” Koldenhoven animated films. “The Lion King” remembered. Koldenhoven is the story of a lion cub’s journey to adulthood and acceptance of Patrick O’Hara, Liam McCarthy and Grace Mintle portray Mufasa (Simba’s father), Young Simba, and Sarabi (Simba’s said that he was shocked at the anger, especially since his royal destiny. mother) in the opening act. there were so many Christian Headlining the cast and crew churches in Palos Heights and Scarsella.

“Their talents and abilof over 65 students were Dominic not one mosque. He also said DeAngelis (Simba), Maggie Reed ities always amaze.” Production that so many of the neighbors (Nala), Liam McCarthy (Young began in early September with of the critics were Muslims and auditions, and by January, the Simba), Samantha Dederichs “upstanding citizens.”

(Young Nala), Patrick O’Hara cast and crew were bringing the This all happened before the (Mufasa), Grace Mintle (Sara- musical to life. Parent volunteers Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack bi), Jeanette Kuban (Rafiki), and pitched in heavily with costumes, that heightened American fears Tarik Ottman (Scar). Making her makeup and coordinating ticket of Muslims and Arabs. directorial debut for Palos South sales.

In the days after the terrorwas Paula Smith, whose resume Palos 118 Assistant Superintenist attacks that killed nearly includes St. Michael’s School in dent Dr. Ron Cozza said: “The 3,000 Americans, neighbors in Orland Park, and Curtain Call positive experiences in drama Community Theatre with “The productions at South help inspire Music Man Jr.,” “Willy Wonka eighth grade cast and crew to get Jr.,” and “Grease” theatrical pro- involved in high school drama ductions. clubs and other performance-reKatie Djikas, school psychologist, stepped in to fill the assistant lated activities.”

After a grand Proceeds from the musicals director role. Music and lighting finale of songs, benefit Palos South’s Drama Club direction was provided by Bill the sold-out Hansen, with art direction by Ran- and go toward the purchasing crowd was rights and props for next year’s dy Buvala; music and art teachers on their feet drama production. Past producat Palos South respectively. cheering as “I’m very proud of how our tions have included “The Wizard the cast and students, staff, and parent volun- of Oz,” “High School Musical,” crew of “The teers worked together to create “The Music Man,” “Annie” and Lion King Jr.” such a memorable production,” “Willie Wonka.” took their final said Superintendent Dr. Anthony bows.

— Palos School District 118

Palos South’s ‘Lion King’ roars at Stagg Sold-out crowd enjoys winter musical staged by local students

RAY HANANIA Bridgeview gathered to protest against Muslims and Arabs at the Bridgeview Mosque, located a few blocks west of 92nd and Harlem Avenue.

Several years later, a similar public outcry occurred when Muslims purchased land at 162nd and 104th Avenue in Orland Park to build a new mosque. Officials in Orland Park held public hearings to allow residents to express their views. But the hearings also turned ugly as many residents opposed to the mosque cried that building the mosque would open the door to Osama bin Laden “to kill our people.”

The Orland mosque was to built despite the public outcry, which drew more than 600 angry residents at a meeting that I also attended. I produced a documentary on the Orland Mosque controversy.

Anti-Muslim sentiment continues to grow. Wheaton College recently suspended an African American Christian teacher Larycia Hawkins when she put on a Hijab (head covering) and said Christians and Muslims “worship the same God.” Her fate remains uncertain as the school has moved to fire her.

Last week, Regional Newspaper Editor Jack Murray got the scoop on the sale of the First Church of Christ, Scientist in Palos Park at 123rd and 80th Avenue to the Muslim American Society.

The property will be used as a mosque we learned in Bob Bong's story on Page One this week.

Will there be the same ugly outcry, or have we Americans finally learned to be tolerant?

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist.

Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.

Hospital plans Continued from Page 1

underground, parking garage make up the other two components of the $133.2 million project.

“Site improvements include access roadway improvements,” the hospital’s application states.

The project will be completed

by June 30, 2019, the narrative concludes.

The project requires the state review board to grant a certificate of need approving it because its cost is an expenditure by a hospital that is greater than the state’s “capital expenditure threshold,” according to the application.

The application shows a diagram of the South Campus outpatient complex, with existing buildings and proposed new construction.

The hospital’s permit application was declared complete on Jan. 4, 11 days before the date of the notification letter to Palos Health and Fitness members that April 30 is its last day of operation.

The state board has tentatively scheduled March 29 to consider the application. Any person wanting to submit written comments on the project must submit them

by March 9. The board will post its findings in a state board staff report online on March 15 at hfs-

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Diagram shows Palos Community Hospital’s Orland Park South Campus preliminary site plan submitted with its permit application to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. A planned medical office building is labeled as New MOB on the site plan. The board has scheduled a public hearing on the plans at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at the Orland Park Civic Center.

rb.Illinois.gov.

The public may submit written responses for or against those findings until 9 a.m. March 21.

For additional information on its

procedures, the HFSRB states persons may call (217) 782-3516.

The Feb. 18 hearing will be accessible to persons with special needs who should call Bonnie

Hills at the HFSRB office at 217782-3516 or by letter no later than Tuesday, Feb. 16, in order to arrange for public accommodation.

Collecting American Girl dolls has “been a tradition since she was born, so doing this means a lot to her,” Stephanie said.

“She got a baby doll when she was very young, and every year for her birthday, her grandmother brings her downtown to the American Girl store, and she picks out a new doll.”

“She went to four photo shoots for American Girl last year,” said Stephanie. She said that since the American Girl modeling was done last year, Gabriella, or Gabby as she is called, has grown to 5 feet, 2 inches, and is now too tall to be considered for any future American Girl projects.

“I think the cutoff is 4 feet

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11 inches,” she said. “So this was a great way to finish up for her.”

Although she has outgrown American Girl, Gabby plans to continue trying out for commercials and other modeling opportunities, she said. “She’ll do it for as long as she enjoys it,” said her mother.

Along with modeling and school, Gabby’s other interests include playing on a traveling volleyball team, which keeps her busy most evenings and weekends.

Asked how she is able to fit everything with her schoolwork, Gabriella said simply, “volleyball is after school.”

“She’s had to miss some school for the modeling. But her teachers have been understanding and she makes up the work,” mom said.

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Teen driver killed, four hurt in Palos Park crash

By Dermot Connolly

A 17-year-old Chicago boy died and four other people were injured in a four-vehicle crash that closed a section of LaGrange Road in Palos Park from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday.

Palos Park Police Department staff transported the body of the person who died to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office in Chicago, where he was identified as Christian Luna, of the 2400 block of South California Avenue.

Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller said Palos Park Police and Palos Fire Protection District staff were called at 6:10 p.m. to the

12500 block of LaGrange Road (Route 45) for a serious multi-car accident.

Responding units found a four-vehicle accident with one person dead on the scene, and four people injured, including two in serious condition. The injured were taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights.

Chief Miller said that Luna was driving northbound in the 12500 block of LaGrange Road when he entered the southbound lane and struck another vehicle, which resulted in a pile-up of cars. “The cause of the crash remains under investigation at this time,�

Miller said soon after the crash.

He said nothing found at the scene indicated driver impairment.

Palos Heights police, and the Cook County Sheriff’s Major Accident Reconstruction team and evidence technicians, provided assistance with the investigation into the crash.

Miller said the Palos Hills Police Department’s emergency management agency assisted Palos Park in closing LaGrange Road between 123rd and 131st streets for six hours to process the scene. The Roberts Park Fire EMA assisted with illuminating the scene for investigators for the six hours of work.

Palos Park puts out the call for artists in juried arts fair

By Michael Gilbert Save for a brief announcement

by Commissioner Dan Polk that Palos Park police are now patrolling the recently annexed Gleneagles Country Club and Mid-Iron Golf Club, Monday’s Village Council meeting was otherwise devoid of discussion on the Western Annexation area. “You will see police on the other side of Bell Road,� Polk told the Village Council and a handful of residents Jan. 25. “That is part of Palos Park now.�

Meanwhile, a case in Cook County Circuit Court hearing a petition by eight residents of the Sun Hill subdivision seeking annexation of their property and part of Gleneagles Country Club into Lemont, contested by attorneys for Palos Park, was continued by the judge Wednesday last week.

Instead of annexations, it was the arts that were the big talking point at the meeting.

The inaugural Love the Park Fine Arts Fair is to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22, at the Metra train depot at 123rd Street and 82nd Avenue.

Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters made a call for artists during her report. Those interested in participating in the fair can find an application on the village’s website, www.palospark. org, or call (708) 671-3760 for

more information, she said. The cost of a booth for the two-day festival is $150. An additional fee of $15 will be charged for those who wish to have their work juried. “The arts are very important to Palos Park,� Milovich-Walters said. “It’s how we were created – as an artists’ colony.�

In addition to approximately 35 artists displaying and selling their wares, the festival on May 21 will include a display entitled the “Art of the Auto,� which will show the role art played in creating automobiles. “It was art first and then it was metal,� said LeeAnn Fisk, the village’s director of recreation and parks. “We are very excited to be integrating the autos with the art.�

Milovich-Walters said Palos Park has long wanted to host a juried art show, but was looking for an aspect unique to other fairs.

She believes the village has found it with the auto display. “For a number of years the [Palos Park] Recreation Department has been trying to put it together,� Milovich-Walters said of the juried art fair. “It was kind of a question of ‘how do we get enough artists interested in participating?’ and ‘how to run it so it runs smoothly.’ We also wanted to make it different from every other one that you see and LeeAnn and her group came up with the auto aspect which gives it a

different angle. That really tied it all together. “Now we’ve got this great idea that’s been elevated even more.

Now we are ready to go.�

The show is open to artists of all ages and mediums. Fisk said there are 10 spots dedicated to artists who are in high school or college. Their booth fee will be reduced, but they will be judged on the same grounds as the professional artists, she said. “We are going to run them through the same criteria as the professional artists,� Fisk said. “This is kind of going to be their first step into this world.�

Artists will have their work judged by Fisk, assistant event organizer Patty Vlazny and a member of each of Palos Fine Arts and McCord Gallery and Cultural Center. Winners will not receive cash or prizes, but they will be recognized, Milovich-Walters said.

Food and beverages will be available throughout the fair. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant has already signed up for wine tastings and Granite City will be on hand for microbrew sampling.

Fisk said she is working on securing a food vendor for the fair.

Live music will be performed on both days. “We are hoping to make this an annual event,� Milovich-Walters said. “This is an event we are very much looking forward to having in Palos Park.�

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Lake Katherine’s Operation Manager and outdoor enthusiast Gareth Blakesley hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. He will give winter survival tips, among the attractions at Lake Katherine’s annual Winterfest on Feb. 6.

Lake Katherine shares winter survival tips before Winterfest As the East Coast clears up after deadly Storm Jonas, it is a chilling reminder of the havoc and destruction winter weather can cause.

While Chicagoland was spared, the storm will be fresh in naturalist Gareth Blakesley’s mind as he hosts a winter survival talk at this year’s Winterfest at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights. “If you are caught out in the elements with no protection in the cold you could survive for several days if you conserve your body heat and stay hydrated,� explains Blakesley, operations manager of the non-profit park in Palos Heights. ‘We can learn a lot from animals in this situation who instinctively seek out a place to stay warm and water to drink. “If at any point you are going off the beaten path it is a good safety precaution to have an

Bargains ahead at Heights library

The Friends of the Palos Heights Public Library will hold its next used book sale from Friday, Feb. 5 through Monday, Feb. 8. Friday evening will be preview night, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Members of the Friends gain access to Friday preview night. Book sale hours on Saturday will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m., and Monday 9 to noon, which will also be the book bag sale. This sale offers bargains on books, music, movies, magazines and more. To volunteer or for more information, call Julie Pietrzak at 923-6803.

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and how to find food and water during his 30-minute talk at Lake Katherine’s annual Winter Festival on Saturday, Feb. 6. Winterfest will take place from noon to 4 p.m.

Other highlights at the festival include an Ice Rescue Demonstration in the lake by Palos Heights Fire Protection District and animals from Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center. There will also be hayrides, children’s crafts, facepainting and snowshoeing. Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanical Gardens is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive.

Entry to Winterfest costs $5 a ticket, with no fee for children three and under. Discounts on early tickets can be found on Groupon. — Lake Katherine Nature Center

Orland Mayor will give his annual State of Village talk at Sandburg The start of a new year in Orland Park brings Mayor Dan McLaughlin’s annual State of the Village Address. Hosted by the village of Orland Park, the event is free and open to all residents and businesses.

This year’s address will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center, 13300 S. LaGrange Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. with an art exhibit and reception with the mayor’s address beginning at 7 p.m. “We invite everyone to come hear about Orland Park’s progress over the past year,� McLaughlin said. “We are especially excited to have a number of Carl Sandburg High School students involved with the event. It’s been great to have the young adults of the community be a part of local government.�

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emergency blanket with you. If the worst happens and you need to find shelter you can use it to create a barrier between you and the cold of the ground. The aim is to build a small, snug shelter.

If there’s more air to heat around you, you will lose heat quicker.

You can use logs, ferns, grasses and even snow to insulate your shelter.�

Blakesley adds that the ability to start a fire and find water could also make the difference between life and death. “There are multiple ways to start a fire,� he says. “But your best bet is to carry a survival kit containing matches, a spark stick and some kind of kindling. Cotton balls smeared with lip balm or petroleum jelly will burn well to get some heat going to start a fire.�

Blakesley will be sharing further tips about how to build shelter

The theme of this year’s address is “Orland Park Has Heart� with the winners of the village’s volunteer of the year contests being announced along with an art exhibit of the same name. The village’s arts commission sponsored the contest inviting village residents to submit art pieces that reflect how the community has heart. The works of finalists under 18 and over 18 will be on display at the event. “This year’s theme of ‘Orland Park Has Heart’ is perfect because we all know what a great village we have,� McLaughlin said. “We’re excited to display the works of art and to be able to publicly recognize and thank some local people who do a lot for the community.�

In addition to the art exhibit, the event includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres and live music per-

formed by Sandburg musicians. “We chose to host this year’s address at Sandburg in the evening for no cost so that more people are able to attend,� McLaughlin said.

Past addresses were held during the business day with attendees paying for the accompanying meal.

Local residents and business people wanting to attend the free State of the Village Address are asked to make reservations by calling 403-6399 or on the village’s website at orlandpark.org/rsvp.

Those unable to attend will be able to view the address on the village’s cable television channels on Comcast and U-Verse. It will also be uploaded to the village’s YouTube channel at www.youtube. com/villageoforlandpark. — Village of Orland Park

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EDITOR'S CORNER

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Post-Conservative America and the politics of decline

Donald Trump leads the polls nationally and in most states in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.

There are understandable reasons for his eminence, and he has shown impressive gut-level skill as a campaigner. But he is not deserving of conservative support in the caucuses and primaries. Trump is a philosophically unmoored political opportunist who would trash the broad conservative ideological consensus within the GOP in favor of a free-floating populism with strong-man overtones.

— the editors, National Review

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor

A special issue of National Review, the conservative journal of opinion founded during the Cold War 1950s by intellectual William F. Buckley Jr., has come out “Against Trump.”

Conservative minds Glenn Beck, William Kristol and a host of other thinkers on the Right contributed their polemics in this last-ditch scrum to drum Trump out of the movement before voters finally get their say in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Their message: Donald Trump is no true conservative.

So what? The vast majority of Trump’s supporters will say when confronted by the Right’s rhetoric that no longer holds sway over the hearts and minds of great chunks of the middle class. Millions of them feel the adversity of serious decline in wealth and status, stresses taking a toll on their very health and shortening their lives.

The American Right will have to answer for years to come the disastrous occupation of Iraq that left 4,000 young Americans dead and thousands more wounded warriors. So, too, will conservatives have to answer for the free-wheeling capitalism gone wild on Wall Street that led to the housing market collapse and Great Recession under George W. Bush.

A middle class in decline cannot be expected to continue to embrace the laissez-faire political philosophy of classical 19th century Liberalism fixed on the Jeffersonian dogma that government is best which governs least. That’s Glenn Beck’s job, a snow job perpetrated by conservatives on people who have no business voting Republican since Thomas Frank explained why waitresses making $13,000 a year would vote Republican against their own economic self-interests in his book “What’s the Matter with Kansas?”

I asked in this space last summer dismayed at Trump’s rocket to the top of polls: What does it mean to be a conservative in 2015? Now it’s 2016, and I answer: Who cares?

Smarter people than me will have to define exactly the nature of the populism and American nationalism of Trumpism that is heir to mainstream and Tea Party conservatism in what we have now entered, Post-Conservative America.

The Soviet Union is no more. Reagan, Pope John Paul II and Lech Walesa won the Cold War in Conservatism’s finest hour and last real triumph. That was long ago, and no president since Herbert Hoover left us with an economy as lousy as did George W. Bush.

That’s why brother Jeb Bush is so dead in the water.

Americans are not that stupid, most forget history, but we all remember Dubyah’s end. Fool us once, fool us twice, but we won’t be fooled again putting yet a third Bush in the White House. Jeb! asserts that Trump is no conservative. Jeb’s big problem in 2016 I submit, is that Jeb is one, plus a Bush to boot, making him someone only a Super Pac mega-donor living in the past can love.

And so after the conservative crackup why is the middle class not flocking to the progressives, whether the democratic socialism of Bernie Sanders or that cold automaton with the plastered, forced smile pretending to be a human being named Hillary, the not so inevitable first woman president running on her gold-plated, eye-glazing resume of public THE THE

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PCH should build a Healing Community Integrate Palos/Loyola planned cancer services at Palos Health and Fitness and keep hope alive

By Paula Strupeck Gardner I’ve been teaching at Palos Health and Fitness Center since we opened this beautiful facility 15 years ago.

I created the MS yoga program to complement their water exercise program, have worked with the Parkinson’s, COPD, and cardio programs over the years as well as prenatal, kids and chair yoga for seniors in addition to “regular” yoga, meditation and other mind/body classes on- and off-site (including Palos Hospital).

The 4,000 members and the staff make it a magical place where members felt welcome and safe—regular folks taking excellent care of themselves and each other through illness, disability, and life, with the guidance of staff with degrees in exercise physiology and teachers who were leaders in their fields.

Health is about mind AND body AND spirit! For 15 years, Palos Health and Fitness has provided a sanctuary for regular folks--some of whom have life-altering diseases--to be as healthy as they can be and to feel a sense of community that assists

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their sense of health and well-being!

PHFC is a community social center.

Members come here to be with other members who have become friends.

We at Palos Health and Fitness Center worked hard to be named a medically-integrated fitness facility (the only one for miles around!) and COULD co-create even more wonderful programs if the hospital would work with us. Sadly, Palos Hospital has never fully embraced Palos Health and Fitness.

Palos calls itself a community hospital.

The decision to close PHFC reflects their total lack of commitment to the community or, at the very least, their lack of awareness of what this community means and needs.

Where will the folks with MS go? There isn’t another facility nearby that offers them what PHFC does. What about the people who have struggled with weight and took 10 years to get the courage to come exercise and feel safe and supported and motivated to take care of themselves here at PHFC? Back to their sofa? Where will our seniors go--they who rely on Palos Health and Fitness not only for their exer-

cise but for their social well-being as well?

What ABOUT those folks battling cancer who relish being part of the community instead of isolated in their disease?

Most of the teachers and many of the staff at PHFC will stay until the end. I don’t see Palos Hospital having that type of commitment to their community. Palos Hospital is NOT in the business of health and wellness.

Do we really need another cancer center? Doesn’t a medically-integrated health and wellness facility appropriate to ALL populations (including those with cancer) matter as much to the community as a center designed ONLY for those among us suffering with cancer? Couldn’t we co-create something AMAZING—a wellness center alongside a hospital?

So much research shows us how caring for the whole person aids in our healing.

Why not integrate the cancer patients into our HEALING COMMUNITY instead of isolating them in their disease?

It breaks my heart. People need support and a safe place with well-qualified and caring staff to guide them to get and stay healthy.

And Palos Hospital is pulling the rug out from under them.

Shame on them. And on Loyola Hospital, Palos’ affiliate in this venture.

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Dear Editor: The two-year anniversary of the vote to provide pornography in our public library with our tax dollars in Orland Park is days away. Board members have changed due to resignations, appointments, and Continued on next page elections, so I remain hopeful that at some future date this

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destructive decision will be rescinded. I will continue to attend board meetings on the third Monday and speak out on this issue because pornography fuels prostitution, sex trafficking, and child pornography.

Porn is Big Business, exploits women and children, and destroys families. Informing and educating our residents is vital.

If you missed the speaker in September telling his personal

experience of recovery from pornography, you have another opportunity when “Taking Down Goliath” is presented by Matt Fradd. Matt is Australian born and resides in California.

The program will take place at Our Lady of the Woods Church, 10731 W. 131st Street, Orland Park on Feb. 9, at 7 p.m.

On Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the same location, Dirk and Jan

Swiderek, of Palos Park, will be presenting “Modern-Day Slavery: The Plight of 36 Million People.” Awareness is crucial to ending this illicit violation of human rights and human dignity. No registration required. Invite your friends and neighbors. Be an informed citizen and protect our families and our neighborhoods.

— Nanc Junker, Orland Park

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Religious diversity, school calendars and fairness

By Charles C. Haynes The school board in Howard County, Md., took the religious-diversity plunge last week by voting unanimously to close schools for the Hindu festival of Diwali, the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha and the Asian celebration of Lunar New Year.

Students in the suburban Maryland district already get days off for Christmas, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah.

Welcome to the new religious America — a pluralistic society where Protestants are no longer the majority and people of every conceivable faith and belief are increasingly visible in the public square.

For many religious and ethnic communities, a place on the school calendar symbolizes a place at the American table.

Petitioning to add a religious or cultural holiday to the calendar is tantamount to asking public schools to finally live up to government neutrality among religions promised by the First Amendment.

Protestants, of course, have had pride of place on the school calendar from the beginning. As primary movers behind the founding of public

education in the 19th century, Protestant leaders baked in accommodations for their faith: No school on Sunday, major Christian holidays off, and — until struck down by the Supreme Court in the 1960s — Protestant prayers and devotional Bible reading led by teachers.

Under the First Amendment as now applied by the courts, public schools must treat students of all faiths and beliefs with fairness and respect while remaining neutral among religions and between religion and non-religion. This means, among other things, that religious holidays can’t be added to the school calendar for religious reasons — or simply to accommodate a particular faith.

Religious holidays may only be added if there is a legitimate secular or educational purpose for doing so.

That’s why the choices made in Howard County are supposed to be based on numbers: If school officials can demonstrate that student and staff absentee rates will be high on certain holidays, then they have a valid secular argument for closing school on those days.

But if the numbers aren’t there, the district is vulnerable to a lawsuit challenging the consti-

tutionality of adding holy days to the calendar.

Even with a clearly articulated secular purpose, Howard County will still face a conundrum as religious diversity expands in the district: When other groups ask for their holidays to be added to the calendar, can school officials say no after saying yes to others?

Howard County school board members are painfully aware of the “all or nothing” dilemma.

Last fall, they considered denying requests for more holidays by removing Jewish holy days from the calendar and leaving in place only the closings mandated by state law: Christmas, Good Friday and Easter Monday. Not surprisingly, that proposal triggered a backlash that led to last week’s decision to go in the opposite direction by adding three more religious and cultural holidays celebrated by significant numbers of people in the school district.

If somehow the historical slate could be wiped clean, an equitable long-term solution might be no school closings on religious holidays, with the proviso that students of all faiths have a reasonable number of excused absences without penalty. For this arrangement to be seen as fair, however, the State

of Maryland would need to repeal the law requiring school closings during Easter (Christmas would stay since it is also a national holiday).

As Howard County can attest, school calendar decisions can be messy and complicated in what is now one of the most religiously diverse societies in the world. But the changing calendar is also a healthy sign that the United States is learning how to level the First Amendment playing field for citizens of all faiths and beliefs.

It’s about time. Religious monopolies like the one enjoyed for so long by Protestants in public schools are antithetical to religious freedom. We can disagree on how best to move from monopoly to diversity, but we should work together toward the shared goal of fairness and equity for all.

After all, the future of America is going to look very much like the school calendar in Howard County.

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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Tips to avoid home repair POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK fraud by scam contractors Charged with DUI

Palos Park police have dealt with complaints relating to home repair work and building contractors in recent weeks. Please be aware that scams are prevalent in this area.

Although most building contractors, plumbers, electricians and roofers are ethical people who perform quality work, there are thousands of scammers roaming the country in search of a quick buck.

Getting a village building permit can prevent you from being scammed. A warning sign of a contractor scam is not obtaining a building permit and contractor not being a registered contractor with the village.

The village requires all contractors to register and obtain a permit before doing work in the village.

Beware of the unscrupulous contractor who tries to bypass the registration requirements.

Contractors without proper registration and insurance may give you a lower bid, but they may also leave you with a colossal financial loss if there is an accident or shoddy workmanship. Permit requirements and registrations are routine for qualified contractors.

You will benefit from hiring a registered contractor.

Tips to avoid hiring scam contractors:

Scare tactics are a favorite of scam artists, especially when they approach seniors. Sometimes, they’ll drop by your house and offer a “free” estimate to assess “problems” with your roof, siding, driveway, etc.

Naturally, the scammer always finds something wrong, and then uses inferior materials to “repair” the problem while charging you a big fee.

Always get at least two estimates for any “damage” to your home, and always consult friends, family or neighbors to learn the names of contractors they’ve used in the past — ones they were satisfied with.

The typical scammer will “assess” problems at your home, and offer a verbal “quote” on how much these problems will cost to fix. Legitimate contractors are certified, insured and/or bonded by the state and/or town where you live. What’s more: they offer written estimates for you to inspect (and often sign) before work commences.

Honest contractors earn most of their business through referrals from satisfied customers. They don’t need to travel door-to-door to find business.

Never agree to a cash-only deal. If someone asks for cash only, you almost certainly know

you’re not dealing with a reputable contractor. Chances are, you’ll never see this person again after giving him your hard-earned cash.

Pay upfront. Again, this is easy. If you pay upfront, you may never see this “contractor” again.

Tip: No reputable contractor will ask for most — or all — of his payment immediately. In fact, most legitimate contractors only bill after the job is done to your satisfaction. If someone asks for a large upfront payment — run!

Some scammers will offer you a substantial “discount” if you promise to refer other customers or let them show off your home as a “model” or “demonstration” project. At best, this is a marketing gimmick. At worst, it’s an outright scam, because the “discount” is usually not a discount at all. If you’d just shopped around, you would have discovered that a reputable contractor’s “full price” was better than the scammer’s socalled discount.

Be cautious before hiring somebody to remodel or repair your house. Get two or three estimates and — again — consult with friends, family and neighbors for the names of honest and reliable contractors and tradesmen in your area.

— Palos Park PD

New Silver Alert system helps find seniors with dementia who wander From Palos Heights Police Chief George L. Yott Jr. An estimated 5.1 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia.

Within the city of Palos Heights there are three nursing facilities that provide services for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and related dementia. In addition to the nursing facilities, quite a few residents from Palos Heights and surrounding communities are afflicted by some form of the disease.

Dementia can affect people in many different ways and frequently people become restless and begin to wander. Often, if a person suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia and is not found in a timely manner the consequences can be catastrophic.

A new state law took effect Jan.

1 specific to individuals believed to have Alzheimer’s or related dementias. The law referred to as the Silver Alert system provides a coordinated program for a statewide emergency alert system when a person who is believed to have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias is reported missing.

The law provides that when a local agency receives a report that involves an adult missing person who is believed to be suffering from dementia or a similar cognitive impairment, the local authority will contact the Illinois State Police. The State Police will then issue a Silver Alert providing for the rapid dissemination of information statewide regarding the missing person.

The Silver Alert system is comparable to the very effective AMBER Alert system that aids in locating missing or abducted chil-

dren throughout the United States.

In addition to this new law, the Palos Heights Police Department also offers to our residents an emergency identification bracelet.

The emergency identification bracelet would be recognized by first responders should an individual become lost, or become unconscious. The bracelet has an exclusive number assigned to it with the name of the resident, emergency contacts, medical information, address, etc. This information is maintained by the Palos Heights Police in a secure location.

For more information about the emergency identification bracelets, contact Officer Kevin Apostal at 671-3211.

The Silver Alert program and the mass communication approach will definitely be a great benefit to all first responders in locating individuals at risk.

Orland Park Police Department will start officer application process Feb. 1 The Orland Park Police Department begins its application process for full-time police officers on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.

General information is now available at the Orland Park Police Station, 15100 South Ravinia Avenue, and online at www.orlandpark.org under the employment tab.

The application will be made available on February 1, 2016 under the employment tab. Applicants must complete the official Orland Park Police Department application. The general Village of Orland Park Employment Application will not be accepted.

Applications are to be returned to the Orland Park Police Department or postmarked by 5 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016.

Failure to comply will result in the candidate’s removal from any further consideration.

The police department accepts applications every two years and receives approximately 350 applications. To apply, individuals must be United States citizens, at

least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age (except as permitted by statute) and in good physical and mental condition.

Applicants are required to have two years (60 semester hours) of college credits or one and onehalf years (45 semester hours) of college credits with one year of continuous active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

In addition to the application, all individuals must attend a mandatory orientation session on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Applicants whose last names begin A-M report at 8:15 a.m. and applicants whose last names begin N-Z report at 8:30 a.m. The orientation session will be held at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Avenue in Orland Park. Spouses or significant others are invited to attend to better understand the obligations and necessary commitment expected of prospective officers.

Applicants will later be required to take and pass examinations including the physical ability exam

monitored by the Northern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA), a written examination, an oral examination, medical and optical examinations, psychological examination and background investigation (including the Police Department Employment Drug Policy). Applicants should note that only those who have been issued a NIPSTA card between the dates of November 1, 2015 and April 30, 2016 will be eligible to take the written exam.

Those who have followed all application requirements and have satisfactorily passed the written examination will be placed on the police officer initial eligibility list in the order of their written scores in addition to any additional points that they are eligible to claim.

Complete details and requirements can be found in the application forms.

Questions may be directed to the village’s Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at 708/4036299 or via email at opfpc@orlandpark.org.

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service?

For reasons of identity and class, white, middle-class suburbia left cold by the Right is not ready to join and embrace the Left or even the moderate progressivism represented by a distaff Clinton. Sure the

go-go ‘90s were great under winking, winsome Bill, but nobody really liked bossypants Hillary even then, so why would they now.

And so this middle class in decline goes to Trump, to his rallies, to his call — stolen from the early Reagan campaign — to “Make America Great Again.” To bring back the jobs, real

ones, and just one job, fulltime — not two or three part-time gigs and maybe some free-lance work thrown in — with raises and benefits.

Say one thing for Post-conservative America.

These are exciting and historic times in which to live.

Let’s hope we somehow survive.

Orland Park police charged Rene Reyna, 36, of Blue Island, with DUI, improper lane usage, failure to signal a lane change and failure to carry a driver’s license while driving after they curbed her car in the 8900 block of West 159th Street at 3:01 a.m. Jan. 10. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Reyna is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on March 9.

Jennifer R. Ballauer, 39, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI and failure to use headlights after police stopped her SUV in the 15800 block of South La Grange Road at 1:22 a.m. Jan. 10.

The vehicle was towed and impounded, and she was given a court date of Feb. 29 in Bridgeview.

Cashier stole more than $11,000, police say Blue Island resident Mary E. McGrath, 29, was charged with felony theft after she allegedly stole more than $11,000 cash from her employer, a department store in Orland Square Mall, more than 20 times over a two-month period starting in November. She was taken into custody at the store on Jan. 11 and admitted stealing the funds McGrath from her cash register, according to the police report. Bond was set at $50,000, and McGrath is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Wednesday.

Charged with felony retail theft Police charged Orland Park resident Hira Rehman, 25, with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole $362 worth of perfume, cosmetics and clothing from a store in Orland Square Mall at 5:35 p.m.

Jan. 7. She was due at a bond hearing on Jan. 8.

Harvey resident Debbie M. Velasco, 50, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole $518 worth of perfume and cosmetics from her employer, a department store in Orland Square Mall. She was taken into custody at about 10 a.m.

Jan. 11 when police stopped her pickup truck in

the 8800 block of West 159th Street, minutes after she allegedly refused store security’s order to stop. Store representatives told police that Velasco, a housekeeper at the store, stashed merchandise in a trash can, which she then hid in a jacket, according to the police report, which gave no indication of a court date.

Home burglarized, car stolen from garage Burglars broke through a basement window of a home in the 14200 block of South Wedgewood Glens Drive and stole a coffee maker and a computer.

The crime was discovered at 8:13 a.m. Jan. 11 by a woman who said her father owns the residence.

Also stolen from the garage was the man’s white 2011 Buick Lucerne.

Charged with retail theft Police charged Hakeem Jahan Zeb, 19, of Berkeley, with retail theft after he allegedly stole $112 worth of clothing from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 6:53 p.m. Jan. 9. He is due at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Feb. 9.

Chicago Heights resident Delorise Davis, 41, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole two knives, two bowls, two electric cables and a computer keypad from a thrift store in the 7400 block of West 159th Street at 6:53 p.m. Jan. 5. She was given a hearing date of Feb. 9 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Gave false names, police say Palos Hills resident Chris A. Nielsen, 35, was charged with obstructing identification, driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, improper lane usage and failure to signal when required after police stopped his car in the 13900 block of South La Grange Road at 1:08 a.m. Jan. 10. When asked by police, Nielsen allegedly gave false names and a false birth date to police because he said he did not want them to learn his driver’s license was suspended, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and he was due at a bond hearing later that day.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI charges Mason A. Jackson, 26, of Lowell, Ind., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other offenses following a car crash at 6 p.m. Friday, in the 11800 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he fled the scene and was followed by witnesses before being stopped by Worth police officers. He was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, driving on a revoked license, without insurance. He was also cited for having open alcohol in the car. He is due in court on March 11.

James W. French, 23, of Coal City, was charged with DUI at 2:26 a.m. Saturday, in the 13200 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.

Police said he had been involved in a hit-and-run accident at 111th and Harlem Avenue. He was also cited with speeding. He is due in court on March 11.

Eric J. Thomas, 52, of Chicago, was charged with DUI at 3:01 a.m. Sunday, in the 13200 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also charged with driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage. He is due in court on March 11.

Ramon A. Quiroga, 24, of Chicago, was charged with DUI at 5:23 a.m. Sunday, in the 12600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.

Police said he was also cited with improper lane usage. He is due in court on March 11.

Joshua J. Hobson, 23, of Joliet, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 3:49 a.m. Jan. 13, in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited with speeding. He is due in court on Feb. 17.

Darcy J. Eggert, 38, of Palos Heights, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 12:56 a.m. in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited with driving without insurance, improper lane usage and making an improper turn. He is due in court on Feb. 17.

Stephen L. Reilly, 53, of Tinley Park, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 2:18 a.m. Jan. 10, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited with driving without headlights. He is due in court on March 2.

Joseph J. Zangara, 38, of Alsip, was charged with DUI after being stopped at 2:24 a.m. Jan. 17, in the 12400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited with improper lane usage.

He is due in court on Feb. 17.

Haytham I. Shiekhammad, 25, of Worth, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 2:33 a.m. Jan. 19, in the 12600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited with making an improper left turn and not wearing a seatbelt. He is due in court on March 11.

Guillermo Garrido, 41, of Crestwood, was charged with DUI at 2:53 a.m. Jan. 10, in the 6400 block of West College Drive.

Police said he was stopped for weaving in and out of lanes. In addition to improper lane usage, he was cited with speeding. Garrido is due in court on March 2.

Amin S. Beitoni, 20, of Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs after he was stopped at 11:29 p.m. Jan. 18, in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said a marijuana cigarette was found in the car. He was also cited for speeding, and failure to dim headlights. Beitoni is due in court on March 11.

Thefts from bookstore A theft at a bookstore at 6601 W. College Drive was reported at 1:05 p.m. Jan. 20. Police were told two people were seen taking approximately five textbooks, and leaving without paying for them.

Charged with driving while license suspended Alton E. Spikes, 20, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:36 p.m. last Thursday at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue.

Police said he was also cited with driving without insurance. He is due in court on Feb. 17.

Alisha R. Dale, 25, of Chicago, was charged with multiple driving violations following a traffic stop at 2:38 p.m. Jan. 17, in the 11800 block of Southwest Highway. Police said that in addition to driving on a suspended license and without insurance, she was also cited with driving a car without a bumper or license plate. She is due in court on March 11.

Brittney M. Hollis, 25, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:47 p.m. Jan. 20, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. She is due in court on March 2.

Amman Almanasieh, 27, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:56 p.m.

Saturday, in the 13400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited with not having a rear registration light.

He is due in court on March 11.

Vita G. Bona, 40, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 11:29 a.m.

Jan. 11, in the 7700 block of West 111th Street. She is due in court on March 2.

Charged with aggravated speeding Mohammad L. Alhusseini, 22, of Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 10:47 p.m. Jan. 13, in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was traveling 89 mph in a 35 mph zone.

He is due in court on March 11.

Josiah I. Allen, 21, of Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated speeding and possession of cannabis, at 9:36 a.m. Jan. 17, in

the 6800 block of West College Drive. Police said she was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after a metal grinder, in addition to a bag of marijuana, was found in the car. She is due in court on March 11.

Driver charged after resident calls police Giuseppe M. Bartucci, 26, of Willowbrook, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after he and another man allegedly followed a Palos Heights resident whom he watched cash out his winnings at a casino in Bartucci Hammond, Ind. Bartucci was arrested early on Jan. 16 after the resident he allegedly followed called police. Police said as the resident got closer to home, he or she and made several turns in and out of residential neighborhoods, as it appeared that a vehicle, driven

by Bartucci, continued to follow.

The resident called 911 and pulled into the parking lot of the Palos Heights Fire Protection District Station No. 2.

Responding officers made contact with Bartucci’s vehicle before he was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was subsequently arrested and charged, police said. Bartucci is due in court in Bridgeview on March 2.

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HEALTH BEAT

DEATH NOTICES

Orland Twp. monthly immunization clinic Orland Township will host its monthly immunization clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Free vaccines are available to township children 18 and under. Some eligibility restrictions apply.

Non-residential children who meet the eligibility guidelines are welcome. For children residing outside of the township’s boundaries, a $20 administration fee per vaccine will be charged (does not apply to those with Medicaid/All Kids). An up-to-date shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Children’s vaccines that are available include DTaP, DTaP-Hep B-IPV, DTaP-IPV-Hib, DTaP-IPV, Hep A, Hep B, Hep B-Hib, HPV, Meningococcal, MMR, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Tdap and Varicella. Adult vaccines that are available include HPV, Pneumococcal, Hep A, Tuberculosis, Hep B, Tdap, IPV, Meningococcal, Hep A-Hep B, MMR, Typhoid, Varicella and Shingles.

For more clinic dates and adult immunization prices, visit www.orlandtwp.org.

Orland Wellness adds dermatology services Orland Township has added a new service to its popular Wellness Program, dermatology consultations for a discounted price of $120, provided by Dr. Robert Signore of Tinley Park.

Dr. Signore treats patients with acne, warts, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, moles, hyperhidrosis and many other skin conditions. His office also provides ultraviolet-B (UVB) phototherapy for psoriasis. Dr. Signore has been practicing in Tinley Park since 1992 and his office is located at 17730 S. Oak Park Ave. Residents in need of medical services may purchase a discounted Wellness Program voucher at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., during office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and

Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Proof of residency is required.

The Wellness Program offers services at a discount of up to 50%. The services include adult and children’s physicals ($40 and $35), podiatry screenings ($30 and $25-senior), dental screenings ($15), dental examinations and cleanings ($50), dental examinations, cleanings and x-rays ($100), nutrition consultations ($40), vision examinations ($45) and chiropractic examinations ($45).

Residents may choose a participating doctor from the Wellness Program doctors list, which can be found at www.orlandtownship.org, and once the voucher is purchased, an appointment is scheduled directly with the doctor’s office. For more information, call 403-4222.

Elvira R. Flores

Free CPR classes at Orland Township

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, will give free CPR classes for both seniors and adults ages 16-54 on the following days: Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 1 p.m. (seniors), Thursday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 8, at 1 p.m. (seniors) and Thursday, March 10 at 6 p.m. (adults) The classes are led by instructors from the Orland Fire Protection District; certificates will be distributed upon completion. Additional classes, including health care provider CPR, which includes certification, are also held monthly at the fire department’s Station 3.

Dates and times may be found at www.orlandfire.org.

Registration is required, so call 403-4222 to reserve your seat.

PLOWS offers caregiver support A support group for caregivers caring for someone with dementia will be meeting at the PLOWS Council on Aging office for six consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. There is no fee to participate, but registration is required. Respite may be available. PLOWS is at 7808 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. Call 361-0219.

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Thankful to save dog’s life JOHN FLEMING

Vespers in the Wayside Chapel Vesper Services are held every Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m., in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Topeka, Kans. 66675 would be appreciated.

Rita Greco

Rita Greco, nee Chiaramonte, age 90, formerly of Palos Park, passed away peacefully on Jan. 13, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Naples, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Anthony for 70 years. Adoring mother of their cherished son, Eugene, who predeceased her.

Mrs. Greco was born in Naples, and came to the U.S. as a war bride in 1946. She opened, owned and operated the Elile Beauty Shop in Worth for many years, until her retirement.

After her husband’s death, she returned to Naples to live out her widowhood with her family. She is entombed in her family mausoleum.

Wayside Chapel Vespers are non-denominational worship services of music, meditation, and prayer led by pastoral director, the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and followed by fellowship and refreshments in The Center’s main lodge.

For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Please help us keep our clients warm this winter From the Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Neat Repeats Resale has supported the Crisis Center for South Suburbia with our Client’s Assistance Program for more than 30 years.

This program supplies the much-needed clothes and other essentials items for our clients and their children. Many of our clients leave their abusive situation with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. Won’t you help them feel safe and warm this winter.

Bring your new and gently used

winter coats, clothing and toys to Neat Repeats Resale.

Our passionate volunteers and donors have helped hundreds of women build a better life for themselves and their children through their hard work and dedication.

Volunteers are needed at Neat repeats. Together we can make a difference.

Neat Repeats Resale is open seven days a week in Worth, at 7026 W. 111th St.. phone 3616860, and Orland Park, 9028 W. 159th St. 364-7605 All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

Palos Community Hospital designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

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A businessman from Miami emailed me about a month ago and told me he had really enjoyed reading an article I had written in The Regional about giving thanks, headlined “Thankful Before the Dawn.”

I was surprised to hear from Miami and also surprised to hear him say that was one of the best things he had read in a long time.

I really appreciated his comments.

About two weeks ago, he actually called the clinic from Key West, where he had rented a house for two weeks so he, his wife, and his dog could go fishing. Seems my new friend is a big boater and sports fisherman.

He told me he had left his 10-year-old Lab, Samson, back in Miami with his wife and asked if he could ask about Samson.

It seems his dog had what they thought was a stroke.

The Miami vet had examined him in their car and sent him home with some prednisone and not a lot of explanation of what might be going on. I asked him some questions and made a tentative long-distance phone diagnosis of Geriatric Vestibular Syndrome (GVS). I told him I thought the prednisone was appropriate and suggested he have his wife go to the drugstore in Miami and pick up some meclizine (Dramamine).

I also got some good information to him right away.

Soon he called again and said Samson was well enough to travel and that his wife and dog were headed down to the Keys to enjoy the rest of the vacation with him. I was really glad to hear this.

Within a week, I received another email saying that I had “saved Samson’s life.” I believe they had been considering euthanasia. I was humbled by his kind words and, if I’m lucky, I may be doing some bone-fishing in the Keys in the not too distant future!

We frequently see older dogs brought into the clinic that look like they have had strokes. Strokes are very uncommon in dogs while GVS is very common. GVS is a disorder that results in acute loss of balance, head tilt, tendency to circle in the same direction, and abnormal eye movements. I can walk into an exam room and hold an affected dog’s head in my hands and look directly into eyes and if I see the characteristic abnormal eye movements I have made my diagnosis in five seconds.

Twelve pairs of nerves (one from each side of the brain) originate at the base of the brain and are responsible for certain neurologic functions of the head and face.

Elivra R. Flores (nee Zavala). Beloved wife of the late John Flores.Devoted mother of John A. (Marilyn) Flores, Stephen (Diana) Flores, Ralph (Jana) Flores, Susan (Hans) Limper and the late Rebecca Flores.

Cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Loving daughter of the late Natividad (nee Almaguer) and Angelo Zavala. Dear sister of the late Daniel (Stella) Zavada, and the late Rudy (Raquel) Zavala.

Visitation was held Sunday, Funeral Monday from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, in Orland Park, IL to St. Michael Church, Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wounded Warrior Project, P. O. Box 758517,

Palos Community Hospital’s Radiology department has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety.

At the Palos Women’s Center locations, both at the hospital and in Tinley Park, patients benefit from access to industry standards in diagnostic imaging and medical technology.

“We are proud to receive this award of excellence from the ACR,” says Gregory Ostrowski, D.O., a radiologist at Palos Community Hospital. “Our team

is dedicated to providing quality patient care to our community.”

The Center of Excellence designation recognizes the highest level of achievement in breast imaging by successfully earning accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast MRI, breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided breast biopsy. Palos Community Hospital participates in the review process to ensure it meets nationally accepted standards established by the ACR. The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 36,000 diagnostic/interventional radiologists, radiation on-

cologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of medical imaging and radiation oncology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.

The Breast Health Services team at Palos provides an integrated and full-range approach to breast health – from diagnosis to treatment and recovery. Palos offers advanced breast health imaging and mammography technology in Chicago’s southwest suburbs, backed by a supportive team of highly specialized breast health experts.

— Palos Community Hospital

is sold or following the taxpayer’s death.

Applications must be filed by March 1. PLOWS-trained staff screens seniors for eligibility and assists with the application process at no cost. Call PLOWS Council on Aging at 361-0219 for more information.

PLOWS is a non-profit agency based in Palos Heights assisting seniors living in Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth townships.

nior 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.

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Meet Marilyn and Nancy from Orland. I do believe that if I recommended an MRI for either Daisy or Rosie that they would be up at Dr. Podell’s office in the city in about 90 minutes.

These paired nerves are called the cranial nerves and are numbered I – XII. The eighth cranial nerve is the vestibulocochlear nerve and is involved with the vestibular system and hearing. The vestibular system regulates balance, proper head position and normal eye movements.

Affected dogs tend to be over seven years of age while in cats the syndrome is seen in younger cats. Feline vestibular syndrome most commonly occurs in late July and August in the northeastern part of North America and tends to affect male, outdoor cats most often. We do not recognize this feline syndrome in our practice.

The condition is usually termed “idiopathic” because the cause is rarely determined. Although some cases have a determinable cause (autoimmune disease, inflammation, infection of the inner ear and brainstem, stroke, tumors metabolic and nutritional disorders, antibiotic toxicity) they are rarely seen. Most cases just occur and we just leave it at “idiopathic.” Since most dogs are quite old when they have a bout of GVS few people choose to spend the money for a neuro workup with which I agree since 99 percent recover fine. If your dog ever has GVS don’t fall into the trap of erroneously euthanizing her because of her advanced age and initial severity of the clinical signs.

The onset of signs is sudden, often frightful to an owner, and the severity can range from mild to severe. The head is most often tilted to one side, the eyes move

rapidly to one side, slowly back to the other side then fast again to the other side (nystagmus). The animal may stumble, fall or circle to the same side as the head tilt.

I’ve seen a number of dogs roll on the exam room floor. Most dogs walk in an uncoordinated fashion, seem nauseous (how I feel after getting off a Tilt-A-Whirl ride), refuse to eat and vomit (that’s why I avoid rides like that).

Diagnostics include a thorough physical exam (including a good ear exam) and some routine blood tests and X-rays if indicated (rarely). For the three people in our practice I can think of, a CT scan or MRI can be recommended.

There is no specific treatment for this disorder. Affected animals usually show signs of improvement within several days (or sooner). Severely affected animals may need to be hospitalized and sedated for a day or two. Good nursing care at home usually brings about a good resolution of the problem.

Some dogs are left with a head tilt but these are few and far between.

The prognosis is excellent.

Here is a formula wherein you would offend no one. Do nothing, say nothing, be nothing. Dr. Ben Carson said it better the other day when he said: “Political correctness is antithetical to our founding principles of freedom of speech and freedom of expression. Its most powerful tool is intimidation. If it not vigorously opposed, its proponents win by default, because the victims adopt a ‘go along to get along’ attitude.”

Property tax help for eligible seniors PLOWS Council on Aging wants seniors, age 65 and older

by June 1, to know about an important State of Illinois program that allows qualified persons to defer up to $5,000 annually of the real estate taxes on their personal residence.

Seniors living on fixed incomes find that the Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows them the financial freedom to remain in their own home. Deferred taxes are repaid with low interest at the time the property

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.

Palos Heights Senior Club membership period open New members age 55 and over may join the Palos Heights Se-

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Orland Township Scholarship applications are now available

held by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 11:45 a.m., at Trinity Christian The Palos Township Clerk’s Office, 10802 S. College in Palos Heights.

Roberts Road, Palos Hills, will be open on Mondays, Tickets for the luncheon are $20 per person. For Feb. 1 and 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., to register reservations or more information, call the Palos individuals who would like to vote in upcoming Area Chamber at 480-3025, or email info@paloMarch 15 primary election. Clerk Jane Nolan is Applications for 2016 Orland award scholarship recipients based pleted in their entirety must be offering extended hours to accommodate individuals sareachamber.org.

Township Scholarships are now on a combination of the appli- delivered to Orland Township, available at the township office, cant’s leadership skills, dedication 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland who may have moved since the last election, as well 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., in Orland to community service, academic Park, IL 60462, by Friday, Feb. 26. as, those who may have never registered to vote. Lenten meals at Marrs-Meyers Post Park. focus, participation in extracurric- Orland Township is open Monday, For more, call the Township office at 598-4418 Members of the Marrs Meyers American Legion This year’s scholarship program ular activities, recommendations Wednesday, Thursday and Friday or Nolan at 598-4418, Ext. 202.

Post 991 are reminding residents of fish dinners will give numerous awards to the from school representatives, refer- from 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m. and Tuesthat will be served during Lent at the post, 11001 class of 2016 totaling $16, 500, ences from volunteer supervisors day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dist. 128 Band pancake breakfast S. Depot Ave. Meals will be served from 4 to 8 with one $2,000 scholarship, eight or employers, an assigned essay An additional scholarship opThe Palos Heights School District 128 Band will p.m. Fridays, Feb. 12 through March 25. The menu $1,000 scholarships and 13 $500 question response and any other portunity is also available at Orscholarships, for a total of 22 pertinent information requested land Township: applications for hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast this Satur- and prices will be posted later. awards. within the application. Students the Township Officials of Illinois day, from 8 to 11 a.m., at Independence Junior High “With the current state of the faced with hardships will be given Scholarship are available at www.

School, 6610 W. Highland Drive, Palos Heights. Heights seeks Public Arts commissioners economy and the price of college strong consideration. orlandtownship.org or at the OrCost is $6, free for kids under 3. All proceeds The city of Palos Heights is seeking individuals education continuously on the rise, Select eligibility requirements land Township Office. Applicago to the District 128 band program to assist in the purchase and repair of instruments, sheet music, interested in the arts/public art to serve on the the Orland Township Scholarship include the following: applicants tions are due by Public Arts Commission.

Foundation is pleased to offer this must reside within the boundaries Tuesday, March 1, and should and other educational activities.

The mission of the Public Arts Commission has award opportunity to the class of of Orland Township, applicants be mailed to Township Officials been to implement a citywide plan for the placement 2016,” said township Supervisor must be graduating high school of Illinois, Attn.: Preschool Fair at Heights library seniors and award winners must Scholarship Committee, 3217 of public art, which includes sculpture, murals and Paul O’Grady.

“We are excited to recognize anenroll as full-time students at a Northfield Drive, Springfield, Ilpaintings.

The commission works in conjunction Visit with representatives of several local preschools to help decide which one is best for your with the city’s comprehensive plan to improve the other group of excellent students college, university, trade or voca- linois 62702.

For more information please call child at a preschool fair this Saturday, from 10 business climate and aesthetic appeal of the city. as they embark on their college tional school. Additional criteria careers.” may be obtained within the ap403-4222.

To view and download Educational outreach for all ages is an integral a.m. to noon, at the Palos Heights Public Library, The Orland Township Scholar- plication.

PDF versions of the application element of each installation.

12501 S. 71st Ave. Scholarship applications com- visit www.orlandtownship.org A commission member must be a resident of ship Foundation will select and Ask questions about their learning program, costs, Palos Heights, be 18 years or older, and possess and anything else you need to know. Local businesses will be in attendance as well, with many knowledge and experience related to the arts. Commissioners are appointed by the mayor and serve giveaways and raffles. No registration is needed. a term of three years.

Interested persons should send their resume to Club members have been busy preparing reports Palos Heights Woman’s Club Mayor Bob Straz State of City luncheon the attention of Mayor Robert Straz, City of Palos for the 2014-2015 club year events. The Arts DeThe Palos Heights Woman’s Club will meet Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz will give the Heights, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 7 p.m., at the Palos Heights partment will hold a Breakfast and Movie Day this annual State of the City Address at a luncheon to be 60463, or email to mayor@palosheights.org Friday, and there will be a resale fundraiser in the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Guest speaker Christine Suddreth, of the PLOWS middle of March to raise funds for the club’s current Council on Aging based in Palos Heights, will ad- project, an electronic sign for the remodeled and dress concerns of aging, including respite services, enlarged Recreation Center.

For more information about the club, call First Medicare preventive services and other assistance programs for seniors. There will be a short question Vice President and Membership Chairman Marilyn, by the Emerald Society, dancing, and answer period following her presentation. at 361-4682.

Chili cook-off benefit for PAWWS for Love cash bar and a huge raffle. Tickets Orland Veterans panel fundraiser gala Mackey’s Orland Park Pub will Paws Assisting Wounded cost $45 before Feb. 1 and $65 host its second annual Chili Cook WarriorS (PAWWS) will hold after. Proceeds help PAWWS’s Off to benefit the Orland Park its fourth annual PAWWS for mission to train service dogs for Veterans Commission this Sat- Love Ball on Sunday, Feb. 28, wounded warriors. Tickets can be Chicago Christian High breakfast served by the Kiwanis begin until March 22. urday, beginning at noon. from noon to 5 p.m., at Riviera purchased online at Pawws.org or School Open House Club of Palos Heights will be held Contact your school office for Admission is $5 at the door for Country Club, 8801 W. 143rd St. Saturday, Feb. 6, from 8 to 11 a.m., more information: Palos West send check payable to PAWWS Chicago Christian High School all the chili you can eat. Mackey’s in Orland Park. at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. 448-6888, Palos East 448-1084. will host an Open House today at 12332 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Austin Ave., Palos Heights. is located at 9400 W. 143rd St. The fun will include buffet (Thursday) at 6:45 p.m., at the Proceeds will benefit tuition in Orland Park. For more infor- dinner, dessert table, DJ music Heights, IL 60463. For more in- school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. Comedy at Marist scholarships at Indian Hill. Tickets mation, call 403-2988.

by Billy Dee, pipes and drums formation, call Pam at 369-1981. in Palos Heights.

Marist High School will hold The Open House will provide cost $5, free for an event on Friday, Feb. 12, at children under 2.

Tickets can be an opportunity to meet the faculty 7 p.m., featuring comedian Pat pre-ordered and will be sold at the and coaches and attend a variety of sectionals covering topics such door. There will also be photos McGann, a 1994 graduate of the as the school’s STEM programs with a Minion for $5, crafts for school who has made a name for (the only Project Lead the Way $3 and raffle baskets. Tours of himself in the visit palospark.org. with other adults whose child is STEM courses in the area), tuition the preschool and information on comedy world.

Winter celebration diagnosed with autism. This will assistance and co-curriculars.

The house joining Kiwanis will be available.

Family Winter Celebration will be a parent led group. emcee at Zanies For more, call 597-1285.

Everyone is welcome; no need be held Saturday, Feb. 6, at the South West Special Due to the sensitive nature of to register. For more, call Wilma comedy club in Crawdad Slough, off 95th Street Rec free autism topics and discussions, parents or Persenaire at 388-7656 or visit Chicago, he apsupport group on Flavin Road.

Palos School Dist. 118 guardians are not recommended to swchristian.org/admissions. peared twice on Ice skating, campfire and hot kindergarten registration The South West Special Rec- bring a child to this support group. the Late Show cocoa. If conditions are right, the reation Association will host a Parents or guardians should be Palos School District 118 kin- with David Let- Pat McGann group will build snowmen and free support group for parents able to speak freely their concerns Brother High School dergarten registration for Palos terman. Tickets to host Trivia Night try the snowball target challenge. or guardians of individuals with without children present.

East and West schools will take are $30 each, and include beer, Dress for the weather. This event autism from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Residents should call 389-9423 The Brother Rice Alumni place Feb. 1 through 5, from wine, soft drinks, and appetizers. is from 1 to 4 p.m. and is open to Wednesday, Feb. 3 at the Apol- at least 24 hours in advance to Mothers’ Club will host its Triv- 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Information This is a 21 and over event. Doors all ages. Fee is $5 per person; $15 lo Recreation Center, 12521 S. inform SWSRA that they plan to ia Night at 7 p.m. this Saturday about procedures and necessary open at 7 p.m. at the west end of for a family of four. Registration Kostner Ave., Alsip. attend the meeting. More informa- at the Brother Rice High School documents can be found online the building, 4200 W. 115th St., deadline is Feb 4.

Parents or guardians are encour- tion can be obtained by visiting cafeteria, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, at www.palos118.org to begin Chicago. Tickets are available To register, call 671-3760 or aged to talk and exchange ideas www.swsra.com.

Chicago. the registration process. Return- online at www.marist.net. For The fee is $20 each. Tables will ing student registration will not more, call 773-881-5334. have a maximum of 10 players who compete against other tables for prizes. Participants can bring their own snacks. Pizza will be ordered later in the evening.

Two following Orland Park stu- who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade The following local residents The event is for guests ages 21 dents earned a position on the point average for first semester made the University of Dayton and over. Beer, wine and pop will University of Evansville Dean’s 2015-2016 have been named to fall 2015 dean’s list, which honors be available for purchase. No outList for academic achievements the president’s list recognizing students achieving a minimum 3.5 side liquor is allowed. For more induring the Fall Semester 2015. academic excellence.

GPA: Julie Baffoe of Orland Park, formation and to purchase tickets online or download an order form, Brent Jurceka, majoring in manAdam Bergen and Brianna Grace Barry of Palos Heights, go to the Brother Rice website at agement, and Justin Slattery, ma- Bixler, both of Palos Park, were joring in Creative Writing. named to the Dean’s List for the Patrick Downes of Orland Park, http://brotherrice.org/brother-riceMatthew Diehl, of Orland Park, fall semester of the 2015-2016 Conor Doyle of Orland Park, Kris- high-school-trivia-night-2/. was named to the Miami Univer- academic year at the University tin Galvin of Palos Heights and Nicholas Strolia of Orland Park. Pancake breakfast at sity president’s list. Miami Uni- of Wisconsin-Madison. *** versity in Oxford, Ohio, students *** Indian Hill School

Voter registration at Palos Township

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A Minion-themed pancake

LIBRARY NOTES Valentine’s candy Diane from Diane’s Place in Palos Heights will make Valentine’s candies at the Palos Park Library on Thursday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m.

Learn how to make delicious treats for loved ones. Recipes and samples will be handed out to registered guests. Call the library to register at (708) 448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. (palosparklibrary.org)

Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Academy Award Contest – Patrons are encouraged to participate in the Palos Heights Public Library’s Academy Awards Contest.

Patrons can pick up a contest ballot at the Public Services Desk and predict the Oscar winners for a chance to win a “Night Out at the Movies” basket. The contest will run through Feb. 27, and the winner will be announced on Feb. 29.

• The following clubs meet weekly at the library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Contact the Library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the Library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

Heights library youth programs • Teen Gaming for grades 6 and up - Relax with Wii or Xbox gaming every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. No registration is necessary.

• Preschool Fair this Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon - Visit with representatives of several local preschools to help decide which one is best for your child. Ask questions about their learning program, costs, and anything else you need to know. Local businesses will be in attendance as well, with many giveaways and raffles. No registration is needed.

• Pages and Pizza-Grades 3 and up - Readers are invited to join this casual conversation and discuss the most recent book you’ve read, munch on hot pizza, and

pick up a few titles to take home on Monday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. No registration is necessary.

• SAT Kaplan Practice Test Tuesday, Feb. 2, 5-8 p.m. - Students in grades 9-12 are invited to take the full-length, authorized Kaplan SAT practice test at the library. Results are confidential and will be mailed directly to the tester. The SAT Test is being revised this year, so this is a great opportunity to become familiar with the changes. Both sessions are free to students in Palos Heights Districts 118 and 128. Others may register if space is available.

• Pajamarama– for all ages Wear your pajamas, bring your blanket and join us for quiet bedtime stories on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. No registration is needed.

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

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Burger 21 will held its grand opening Monday at 14650 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park

Burger 21 is now open in Orland Park A new gourmet burger fast-casual restaurant that offers 21 different kinds of burgers held its grand opening Monday morning in Orland Park.

Burger 21 opened at 11 a.m. Jan. 25 at 14650 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

“There will be a raffle once a week for the first three weeks to win free cheesy burgers or shakes for a year,” co-owner Ed Karayanes said.

As part of the opening celebration, Karayanes and his partner Art Chmiel will donate 10 percent of the sales on opening day to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

“Part of the Burger 21 culture is to give back to the community,” said Chmiel.

“Ten percent of our sales on the 21st of each month will go to a local charity group,” Karayanes.

“The 21st of each month will also be the day we introduce a special flavor shake for the month,” he said. “This month that will be red velvet shakes.”

The restaurant will offer 10 Angus beef burger varieties, 10 non-red meat kinds of burgers and one rotating variety that will change on the 21st of the month.

“All of our beef burgers are one-third of a pound,” said Chmiel. “They are hand pressed in-house.”

The non-red meat varieties include ahi tuna, spicy shrimp, four kinds of chicken burgers, two kinds of turkey burgers and a black bean vegetarian burger and a regular vegetarian burger.

Other offerings will include beef sliders, chicken tenders, fries, chili, and salads. There will be a kids menu and a gluten-free menu.

“We will have five special dipping sauces that we make in-house,” said Chmiel. “Flavors such as toasted marshmallow and apple cider.”

“We’ll have a retro style shake bar,” said Chmiel. “In addition to regular flavors, we’ll have signature flavors such as Bananas Foster and chocolate malted milk ball.”

Chmiel said the Orland location also will serve beer and wine.

“Domestic, imported and Revolution craft beer,” said Karayanes.

The Orland location will be the first in the Midwest for the company that was founded in 2010 in Tampa, Fla. The company has 15 locations in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York and Virginia,

BOB BONG and more than 20 in development.

“Orland Park was one of the markets we identified as where we would do well,” said Karayanes, who hails from Oak Lawn and knows the south suburbs.

The two owners are well versed in the restaurant business having had part ownership in a McDonald’s franchise for 24 years before branching out on their own.

“This is our only baby,” said Chmiel. “But our expectations are to be looking for other sites.”

Burger 21 will have seating for 98 inside with 24 more patio seats, weather permitting.

The restaurant will have 55 full-time and parttime employees.

For more information, call (708) 737-7952 or visit the company website at www.burger21. com. The company also has a Facebook page and Twitter account.

Magazine names Del Galdo as one of state’s best lawyers A national legal magazine is out with its 2016 list of best Illinois lawyers and tapped only three suburban attorneys and seven from Chicago as among the state’s best state, local government lawyers.

Super Lawyers magazine, a subsidiary of Thomson Reuters, just rolled out its 2016 list of top lawyers — Illinois Super Lawyers — and selected, from among approximately 85,000 licensed Illinois attorneys, just 5 percent of Illinois barristers as “super lawyers.”

Within its 70 practice categories reviewed, the magazine identified just 10 state, local and municipal attorneys as “super lawDel Galdo yers,” and only three of whom, including Michael Del Galdo of the Berwyn-based, Del Galdo Law Group LLC, are from the Chicago-area suburbs. The other

seven are from Chicago.

Del Galdo, who was named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star — lawyers under 40 — in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, also snagged a 40 and over “super lawyer” perch in 2015.

Del Galdo, who founded his now 21-strong attorney firm in 1998, represents multiple park districts, school districts, municipalities and other units of government in Cook, DuPage and the collar counties.

Del Galdo said that he owed his selection to providing 24/7 accessibility; attention to the fine print; and relentless monitoring, parrying and shaping of endless new state laws coming from Springfield that annually alter the legal playing field in which local governments operate.

“A mayor has to be able to reach you as easily on a Saturday night as on a Monday morning,” Del Galdo said in a release. “And your advice must obviously be cognizant of not only the nuances of current law, but also of recent changes to municipal law and looming changes coming from Springfield.”

“An attorney also needs to be able to work with lawmakers to change laws that negatively impact our mayors and school boards or to provide local governments with opportunities that Springfield legislators may have overlooked,” Del Galdo said. “That’s what I do.

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The AMC movie chain has closed its 16-screen theater at 167th Street and InterPuzzle on Page 9 state 57 in Country Club Hills.

“AMC was unable to reach an agreement with the landlord and the theatre’s final day of operations was Sunday, Jan. 10,” Ryan Noonan, director of corporate communications for AMC, said in an email. “We thank our guests at AMC Country Club Hills and invite them to continue enjoying their AMC experience a few miles away at AMC Loews Crestwood 18.”

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January 29 is National Puzzle Day, with puzzle celebrations and events taking place at museums, libraries and other venues across the country. Why this date was chosen – or why National Puzzle Day even exists – is something of a mystery. But as an investor, you can find value in the concept of a puzzle – specifically, in putting together the pieces of your financial puzzle.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

File photo from Feb. 2, 2006

10 Years Ago This Week Blue Ribbon celebration: St. Alexander School in Palos Heights received a special visit from U.S. Department of Education Deputy Secretary Todd Zoelick who presented Principal Pat Lynch with a plaque recognizing the parish school as a Blue Ribbon School for 2005. Shown are the Rev. Edward Cronin, pastor (from left); Zoelick, Mrs. Lynch and Assistant Principal Cathy Biel. The school was one of 50 private schools in the country and one of two schools in Illinois to be given Blue Ribbon status in 2005.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Word with cake or meal 4 Doctrinal suffix 7 Pat Nixon’s real first name 13 Classic sci-fi play 14 Tres equivalent 15 Clinton’s birth name 16 Bush spokesman Fleischer 17 Part of DAR: Abbr.

18 Busy enterprise?

19 *Site of preserved ancient gaucho weapons?

22 Grouse 23 Humana option 24 Cut (it) 27 Blitz 31 MLB “minors” 32 *Hip curriculum?

36 Banned chem. pollutant 37 Protective bauble 38 Capital SE of Tallahassee 40 GPS datum 41 *Second-hand seat?

45 Canadian sentence enders?

46 Worse 47 __ Men: “Who Let the Dogs Out” band 49 Andalusian aunt 50 Emerald City princess 54 *Heroine in a reprised fairy tale?

59 “Ditto” 61 Thought 62 French handle?

63 Modernize, in a way ... and when divided into three parts, a hint to the answers to starred clues 64 Functions 65 One of quarterback Archie’s boys 66 Lover’s request 67 Stylish, once 68 Symbiont on “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”

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29 Certain IRAs

1 Colgate competitor

30 Driller’s prefix?

2 Halos

32 Biblical spy

3 8-Down, e.g.

33 Home of the Beef, an indoor football team

4 Culinary author Rombauer 5 Sexy, in some ads

34 Makes more baskets than

6 San Diego Marine Corps station whose name means “sea view”

39 Eponymous brewer Bernhard

7 Trick

35 Fund drive appeal encl.

42 Roast, in Rouen 43 Atomic number 77

8 Arizona natives

44 “ÔTis true, sorry to say”

9 Archie’s wife

48 Certain choristers

10 Himalayan canine

51 Subdivided

11 Spoil 12 ‘70s White House daughter 14 Indian lentil stew 20 Taking everything into account

52 Scratch 53 Blend 55 Not a happy fate 56 Function

21 Versailles rulers of old

57 Mandatory item

25 Evergreen bean

58 It can be natural

26 Capital where Pashto is spoken

59 Vex

28 Rhyme $yndicate Records founder

60 Agnus __

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

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

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

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

File photo from Jan. 25, 1996

20 Years Ago This Week Lack of snow didn’t bury spirits at Palos heights’ two winter festivals last Saturday. At the Rec. Renter, Billy Busen, 2 (left), dad Scott and brother Tommy, 4, all of Palos heights, got up close with sheep who were visiting for the day.

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Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? Apparently a lot of our readers drive by 111th and Harlem Avenue in Worth. We had over 16 correct answers to this week’s Whatizit photo quiz. It is indeed the Veterans Memorial Park monument that shines brightly when the sun makes an appearance.

We accepted two answers. Many of our readers stated it was the eternal flame. Veterans Memorial Park was dedicated on May 23, 1993

by Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, which is just next door.

Some of the readers who had the right answer were Crystine Busch, of Palos Heights; Jane Foley, of Oak Lawn; Dana Oswald, Chicago Ridge; Dave Horbach, of Worth; and Worth residents Theresa and George Rebersky; and Celeste Cameron, also of Worth.

Jerry and Carol Janicki, of Worth; Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum, and Palos Hills resident Wanda Hill also answered correctly.

This week’s Whatizit may be a familiar sight for residents. This week’s clue is: Fitting example.

Send your responses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

Be sure to include your name and hometown.

20 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Jan. 25, 1996

Winter slide time: The Cook County Forest Preserve District will offer free tobogganing during the Winter Festival at Swallow Cliff, Palos Park. Also offered will be sleigh rides, nature scavenger hunts, puppet shows, cross-country skiing and snowshoe demonstrations. Residents can bring their own toboggans or use the forest preserve’s toboggans

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Alexa Marines and her study of Shoes.

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Sarah Heidegger with her drawing Bold and Brash.

Brooke Smith and her paper cut-out of Universal Pets.

“Yawn” by Sarah Heidegger.

“Designer Shoes” by Alexa Marines.

Sandburg High talents exhibit at McCord Sandburg High School’s Senior Art Exhibit at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park continues through Feb. 8. A reception with the artists was held on Sunday.

The works of students in Advanced Placement Studio Art and Independent Study are on display.

Students exhibiting include: Casey Gartlan, Savanna Grafton, Sar-

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ah Heidegger, Mady Knaus, Becca Kordas, Damien Lee, Alexa Marines, Monica Marsan, Keara Rigg, Brooke Smith and Sarah Zieba.

The McCord Gallery is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park.

Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Pieces in the art show include “Confusing Chairs” by Casey Gartlan.

Miss Kay Celebration open house will honor Children’s Farm worker Friends and family of Kay Ardizzone, better known to generations of local children as Miss Kay, will gather this Saturday to celebrate her 30 years work at the Children’s Farm in Palos Park.

The Miss Kay Celebration open house will be held from noon to 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road. Well-wishers are welcome to stop in any time during those hours.

The party will include heavy appetizers and refreshments: attendees who would like to bring an appetizer or dessert would be much appreciated.

Miss Kay’s admirers are making a scrapbook for her, so feel free to write a letter or bring pictures (with Miss Kay/of the farm/your children at the farm, etc.) to put into the book at the party.

Miss Kay retired at the end of the year after leading the Junior Farmer program and managing the volunteer-staffed farm tours for visitors.

“She has touched the lives of literally thousands of children through the years,” Lois Lauer, program director at The Center.

During her career at the Farm, Miss Kay “has nurtured thousands upon thousands of children and adults with her kindness, her care…her heart and soul,” The Center’s executive director Dave Sanders Supplied photos wrote of her in The Center’s newsletter. “There The Miss Kay Celebration, an open house this Saturday, will honor Kay Ardizzone, upon her retirement from the are young folks who literally grew up coming to our farm under Miss Kay’s guidance in the Junior Children’s Farm in Palos Park.

Farmer and Junior Tour Guide programs who are now parents themselves. They now bring their children to have the same experience.

“All of us here at The Center feel truly blessed to have worked side by side with this amazing woman … We thank you Miss Kay, and we love you.”

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Archbishop and arch-rivals Catholic girls hoops teams experience a wild three-day span

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

For three area Catholic girls basketball teams, it was a pretty eventful three-day stretch.

It started Saturday afternoon when Mother McAuley travelled to Burbank and beat Queen of Peace, 60-54 in front of an estimated crowd of 350 fans, including Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich.

It ended on Monday night when McAuley travelled a few blocks south to face its arch-rival, Marist. That one didn’t go as well for the Mighty Macs as Marist won 64-41 in a non-conference game in front of an estimated crowd of 1,100.

At this point in the season, Marist appears to be the area team that could likely do the most postseason damage in Class 4A. The team is 17-7 and those seven losses came against highcaliber teams such as Marshall, Evanston, Benet and New Trier.

Seeds will be announced next Thursday by the Illinois High School Association. Marist is in the Eisenhower Sectional and could pick up a top-four seed.

The RedHawks are hoping they are peaking at the right time.

“Right now we’re working on little things,” said senior Dajae Black, who had 12 points Monday. “We’re tweaking some of the little things that we haven’t been doing our best at. We feel like we shouldn’t have lost any of those games. We feel like we can beat any team but we beat ourselves.’’

There was none of that against the Mighty Macs (13-10). Marist led 13-8 after the first quarter and piled up a big lead the rest of the way. The RedHawks led by 31 point at one point but McAuley shaved that lead down when both teams emptied their benches in the closing minutes.

The scoring was spread out and Julia Ruzevich joined Black in leading the team with 12 points. Tehya Fortune added nine points and Claire Austin eight.

Tara O’Malley was the lone McAuley player in double figures as she scored 14.

Things were better for McAuley on Saturday.

It was the second year in a row McAuley played in front of the archbishop. Last year, weeks after becoming the Catholic boss for the Chicago area, he stopped by a few high schools and took in some games to meet the people in his new home. The first game he saw was McAuley’s 59-40 home victory over Resurrection. So the team is 2-0 in games in front of Cupich as he is continuing his tradition of visiting high school basketball games.

Freshman Grace Hynes had 15 points against Queen of Peace and Caitlyn Jandacek added 11.

Coach Ashley Luke-Clanton has four sophomore and four freshmen on the roster and the youthful players may have gotten a little rattled

HEADING TO STATE One team and three individuals qualified for the IHSA State Bowling Tournament Friday and Saturday at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon.

TEAM QUALIFIER Sandburg INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS Sean Murray (Stagg) Juan Escamilla (St. Laurence) Shawn Quinn (Evergreen Park)

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Last year, Archbishop Blase Cupich posed for a selfie for a student in the Mother McAuley crowd. This year, Cupich took out his own phone (above) and posed for a selfie with some McAuley athletes Saturday at Queen of Peace.

Marist’s Claire Austin (left) wrestles the ball away from Mother McAuley’s Lauren Ramsey during Monday’s RedHawks victory.

against Marist, but they passed the test in a high-pressure game against the Pride.

“To come in and win in an environment like that is big,” the coach said.

“We have a boatload of young kids and to be in enemy territory so to speak in a packed gym is something they will have to get used to. It’s the first time we were in a situation like this and it took us awhile to get our footing.’’

Freshman Jovanna Martinucci had 19 for Queen of Peace and Kara Shimko added 18.

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Queen of Peace freshman Jovanna Martinucci scored 19 points against Mother McAuley on Saturday.

Mother McAuley freshman Grace Hynes’ hair is flying as she brings the ball down the court against Marist.

Area bowlers hope pins will be fallin’ in O’Fallon

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Another freshman from Sandburg is making a big splash in the postseason.

In the fall, golfer Hannah Kilbane and tennis player Anna Loureiro were firstyear players who helped lead their teams to state competition.

Now Cameron Crowe has joined the list

in boys bowling as he rolled a 1,443 for the individual championship at the Sandburg sectional at Orland Bowl on Saturday to help his team take first with a 6,684.

It’s the second sectional title in school history and the fourth time the Eagles have qualified for the Illinois High School Association State Tournament.

The Eagles had the fourth best score coming out of sectionals as they head

into the state meet Friday and Saturday at St. Clair Lanes in O’Fallon. They finished eighth in 2009, 10th in 2011 and 17th last season.

Senior Danny Griskell added a 1,347 for the Eagles during the six-game series sectional, junior Tommy Hayes had a 1,325 and senior Jack Kolpack had a 1,302. Senior Brett Ruckman rolled a 1,046 in five games and junior Brandon Goeringer fired

a 231 in the only game he bowled.

Three area juniors received individual bids with Stagg’s Sean Murray rolling a 1,387, St. Laurence’s Juan Escamilla a 1,342 and Evergreen Park’s Shawn Quinn a 1,327.

It’s the first state appearance for Murray and Quinn. Escamilla qualified with the Vikings and he finished 73rd with a 1,201 six-game series.

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The Jaylin Fleming story is not over yet J

aylin Fleming is not completely forgotten.

He’s not under the glare of the spotlight any more but the sophomore basketball player from Mt. Carmel will still hear about his glorious past a half decade ago, although maybe not in the most flattering of fashion.

A couple of Fridays ago, Mt. Carmel played at Brother Rice in a huge showdown in the Catholic League South and before the game, Fleming warmed up and took a few dribbles toward the Brother Rice student section — the Crusader Crazies.

“Hey, 23, you suck,” a Crazie said to Fleming.

I thought maybe Fleming’s legacy was truly forgotten. He was reduced to just being a number.

But later on another told him “Hey Jaylin, you’re washed up.’’ Another said “You peaked in eighth grade.” And during the game when he was running the offense and had the ball, the group as a whole chanted “Over-rated’’ until he distributed the ball to a teammate.

Ah, yes, they did remember.

Way back in March, 2010, Fleming was branded the best fifth grader in the nation and then in 2011 the best sixth grader in the nation by Middleschoolelite.com. His story was told on the front page of the Chicago Tribune and it snowballed into a nice slice of fun for a while.

He helped lead his team, Beasley, to a city championship in Chicago. The basketball coach at that school compared Fleming to a former Beasley

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Making the Extra Point player he coached — Derrick Rose.

Fleming appeared on national TV on George Lopez’s “Lopez Tonight” and he even got to dribble around with former NBA star Reggie Miller during one episode.

At 5-foot-4 and barely in triple figures in the weight department, this smiling dribbling and shooting wizard was fun to watch.

The kid even appeared in a McDonald’s commercial and a movie. In the film “Dreams,” he played an athlete and the movie centered around the relationship with his father.

Speaking of his father, his real father, John, took some criticism for opening his son up to the world too much. He may or may not have deserved the criticism.

Back then, life was special for Fleming.

The last couple of years have shown he was not the best seventh grader, eighth grader, freshman or sophomore in the country. Not only did the TV appearances dry up, it was hard to Google his name and find anything about him after sixth grade.

He attended St. Rita his freshman year and is now at Mt. Carmel this

year. The 6-1 point guard is not yet looked at to be the Caravan’s big-gun scorer but he has some nice moves and is able to run the show for a team that was unbeaten through five games in a pretty strong hoops conference.

When I think about the Fleming story so far, I am torn.

On one hand, calling a kid the best fifth or sixth grader in the country is asinine. There is no possible way to quantify that. You are only setting the kid up for a letdown. People who do that should receive a near-lethal electric shock from their keyboards when they type in that garbage.

On the other hand, it allowed Fleming some fame that few kids his age will ever enjoy. TV and movie appearances are pretty darn rare when you are nine and 10. He seemed to have fun with it. He even joined Triple Threat Mentoring and helped lead basketball camps with lessons on skills and life.

With everyone whining about kids getting in trouble and athletes being selfish jerks, Fleming was doing some good things with his newfound celebrity.

The bottom line is that if Fleming didn’t have that past hype, people would now be looking at him as an emerging sophomore playing on a talented team with a pretty high ceiling.

Now, some look at him as a disappointment and failure and he is the target of some heckles.

People had this kid in the NBA before he turned 10.

I am not saying he won’t make the

livering pizzas is the most impressive work experience.

The Jaylin Fleming story is far from over.

It may not turn out like some people thought five years ago, but it still could have a nice ending.

Step in the right direction

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Before he even hit seventh grade, Mt. Carmel sophomore Jaylin Fleming was making a movie and was a guest on George Lopez’s show twice.

NBA but right now, I can’t see it.

I do see him playing college ball somewhere. Possibly Division I. And depending on which study you want to believe, there are about 8 million kids playing high school sports and six or seven percent play college sports and two percent are elite enough to play NCAA Division I sports.

That’s pretty rare in itself.

And let’s say pro basketball doesn’t work out for the kid, if he gets a great education and already has movies and television appearances on his resumé, that sure beats a sheet in which de-

Last week, we were able to get Tuesday’s Brother Rice-Marist game into Thursday’s paper.

For those who don’t get our paper at home, it is also available in some stores and our office on Wednesday afternoon.

To my knowledge, that’s the first time in the half century of this newspaper we were able to get a Tuesday sporting event in the next day. Our deadlines are usually Monday night/ Tuesday morning.

We moved a little furniture around to make it happen and we think the results worked out quite well. As Phil Arvia wrote in the story, there were 1,300 fans who crammed the Marist gym, and my eardrums can tell you they weren’t silent. So it was worthwhile to get it in ASAP. Anyway, we won’t be able to do this every week, but when there are huge rivalry games or go-to-state-orgo-home type of events, we’re going to try our best to do this again.

Considering that our good friends at the daily south suburban paper have been forced into running two-day old stories this season, our little slice of history is a step in the right direction.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Shepard swimmers looking for another big drop in sectional Chicago Fire players perform a stretching routine during training camp in Chicago on Monday.

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

Fire GM says new player’s suspension resulted from ...

‘An unfortunate decision’

By Jeff Vorva

Forward Gilberto bumps a ball with his chest during the first day of Chicago Fire drills on Monday.

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One of the first fires the Chicago Fire’s new general manager, Nelson Rodriguez, had to put out on the first day of practice involved one of his newest acquisitions, Joao Meira.

Meira, a top player in Portugal, brings some baggage with him in the form of an eight-month suspension in 2012 for failing a drug test in 2011.

The Fire signed the defender/midfielder on Saturday and on Monday Rodriguez vouched for his new player.

“We spoke with the player about it at Fire general manager length,” Rodriguez Nelson Rodriguez said. “We spoke to vouched for the the Portuguese [Footcharacter of recently ball Federation’s] dissigned Joao Meira. ciplinary committee who rendered the decision. We shared all the information with the league office prior to signing the player to make sure there was an extreme comfort level.

“We believe that the player made an unfortunate decision. It was not a recreational drug and it was not a performance-enhancing drug. He took an over-the-counter supplement that had an ingredient that was on the banned list. It came from the U.S. and on the translation to Portuguese, it was not translated correctly. He even asked his team doctor if he could take that medicine and he was given the OK.’’ The team opened practice Monday at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch in Chicago, but Meira is not yet with the team.

“It’s an unfortunate mistake and one that he is repentant about,” Rodriuez said. “But this is something we fully investigated.

We’re very comfortable with Joao’s character. He understands the drug testing process of Major League Soccer.’’

On the same day of the Meira signing, the team also re-signed midfielder Razvan Cocis. Both players inked one-year deals with club options for 2017.

Ch-ch-ch-changes With a new general manager, head coach and assistant coaches in place and several new players on the roster, there is a whole new feeling in camp.

Midfielder Harry Shipp is the player on the roster with the second-longest tenure of two years behind goalie Sean Johnson (six years).

“It’s going to be my third year but I feel like I am starting over as a rookie,” Shipp said. “We’re starting from scratch with a new coaching staff and everything is pretty new.

It’s a fresh start that I needed, personally and everyone who is sticking around needed.’’

CHICAGO FIRE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER GOALKEEPERS: Zach Bennett, Sean Johnson, Matt Lampson, Patrick McLain.

DEFENDERS: Jonathan Campbell, Patrick Doody, Eric Gehrig, Michael Harrington, Vincent Keller, Benedikt Krug, João Meira, James Musa, Brandon Vincent.

MIDFIELDERS: David Accam, Kingsley Bryce, Joey Calistri, Razvan Cocis, Drew Conner, Collin Fernandez, Parker Maher, Vincent Mitchell, Alex Morell, Matt Polster, Harry Shipp, Michael Stephens.

FORWARDS: Gilberto, Kennedy Igboananike

The past two seasons, the Fire went 6-1018 and 8-20-6, costing coach Frank Yallop his job. Enter new coach Veljko Paunovic, a 38-year-old Serbian player who spent a good chunk of his career in Spain.

Shipp noticed right away the new coach is detail oriented.

“Every minute of our first session was planned out,’’ Shipp said. “That’s something that is a change from last year. As players, it helps get your mind set on what you are going to be doing. He is youthful but in a smart way. It’s not just crazy energy running around. It’s applying a focus toward a few key points every day.

“We have our six weeks mapped out on what we want to accomplish and we know what the end goal is six weeks from now.’’

The new coach said players appreciate the detailed approach.

“They are very receptive and they want to learn,’’ he said. “I’m very grateful for that.

We are teaching a style of play from the global perspective. They have to be very focused and willing to learn.’’

Fire fan now on team Cary native Drew Connor is with the team and he has been a fan from way back.

“I was going to games when the Fire played in Soldier Field,” he said. “My family took me when I was real little. I grew up a Fire fan. I even went to a few games when they played a year at North Central College.’’

He said he played scrimmages at Toyota Park a handful of times.

Red Stars make trade

The Chicago Red Stars acquired midfielder Amanda Da Costa and a natural fourthround pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft from the Washington Spirit on Monday. In exchange for Da Costa and the draft pick, the Spirit will receive a player to be named later from the Red Stars.

Da Costa, 26, spent one season with Washington where she appeared in 17 games, tallying three goals. Before her time in the NWSL, Da Costa spent two years playing overseas with Liverpool Ladies in the FA Women’s Super League, where she helped lead the team to back-to-back championships and claim its first appearance in the UEFA Champions League.

“I am very excited to add Amanda to our group,” said coach Rory Dames. “Besides being a terrific person, Amanda possesses the qualities we were looking for to fill our attacking midfielder role. We are excited to see what she is capable for once she has some time to work with our front line. She also knows what it takes to win a league championship as she showed in England.

She is the perfect fit for what we need in this season.”

The Florida State University All-American will join forces with former college teammate Casey Short for the 2016 season.

By Anthony Nasella and Jeff Vorva

Southwest Regional Publishing After numerous Shepard boys swimmers dropped significant times at the Riverside-Brookfield on Jan. 16, Astros head coach Tricia Biedron knew it would be unrealistic for her boys to duplicate that accomplishment at this past weekend’s Shepard Invite.

However, that didn’t stop the Astros from performing at a high level at the 11-team invite, securing a solid hold on the second place with 270 points while turning in solid performances in numerous events.

Saturday’s performance capped off a week that saw Shepard score dual-match victories over Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, and Eisenhower.

And as the Astros prepare for the South Suburban Red Conference Championship on Feb. 5 and 6, Biedron is confident that her squad can continue to reduce times and continue to improve as sectionals edge closer.

“We were happy with the performance Saturday,” Biedron said. “Most of the boys were able to maintain times. They dropped a lot of time the previous week at the Riverside-Brookfield Invite, so not too much was expected on Saturday.

“With conference coming up, we’ll be hoping to drop more time there.”

At the Shepard event, senior Hayden Wiest took first in the 200 individual medley (2 minutes, 6.35 seconds) and 100 backstroke (:56.39).

In addition to his two firstplace finishes, Wiest joined fellow seniors Andrew Choragwicki, Jeremy Schultz, Mike Graham to a third-place finish in the 200 medley relay (1:54.91) and Graham, Schultz and Alec Mekenas to a second place finish in the 400 free relay (3:36.61).

Also, Mekenas finished second in the 500 freestyle (5:28.79) and third in the 200 freestyle (2:01.23). John Wolniak placed third in the 100 backstroke (1:01.81), Schultz placed fourth in the 100 butterfly and Choragwicki placed fourth in the 100 breaststroke.

Andrew won the meet with 395 points and the Astros racked up 270.

“Andrew puts up the scores that our kids reach for,” Biedron said. “We keep bringing our scores closer and closer to Andrew, so they were happy with how they scored this weekend. We

knew second place was definitely doable, and we finished a very strong second. We keep getting better.”

Shepard has just one more dual meet, Thursday, tonight, at Bremen, before the conference meet that begins on Friday — where the Astros will compete against Eisenhower, Richards, Reavis, Argo, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn.

As for hopes of winning, Biedron is keeping those expectations at a minimum.

“I don’t like to put those kind of expectations out there,” she said. “I think they will swim well. They tend to swim well against their competition and step up for those meets, but I don’t want to add any pressure than what’s already there. They definitely want to win “If they push themselves, they’ll have a good meet regardless of the finish. The big focus is always sectionals and competing at a high level outside of the conference as well.”

Dancing to state Sandburg was the lone team to qualify for the Competitive Dance State Meet after finishing fifth in the Class 3A Andrew Sectional.

The Eagles scored an 87.27.

Neuqua Valley was first with a 94.97.

The state meet is Friday and Saturday at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington.

This is Sandburg’s second state appearance. The Eagles finished sixth in 2013.

O’Malley wins honor Sandburg boys cross country coach John O’Malley was named the Illinois Coach of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

The Eagles won the Illinois High School Association Class 3A title in Novmber.

One boys coach and one girls coach from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia were honored for their successes during the fall of 2015, as selected by a committee of experts from around the nation.

State-by-state winners were selected based on their teams’ performances throughout the 2015 cross country season. Among the factors taken into consideration were team score and placement at the state championships, margin of victory, performance against rankings if available, individual championships, and how their teams’ performances stacked up to previous years.

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

W-L Streak Next 12-8 W1 at De La Salle, Friday; at St. Laurence, Tue. 14-5 L3 hosts Ridgewood, Fri. 6-13 L1 hosts Shepard, Fri.; at Fulton Shootout, Sat. 16-3 W4 at Marian Catholic, Fri. 7-12 W1 hosts Tinley Park, Fri.; at Fenton, Tue. 10-9 W3 at Argo, Fri.; host Bloom, Tue. 7-9 L1 at H-F, Fri.; at Lincoln-Way East, Tue. 2-15 L7 at Evergreen Park, Fri. 11-5 W1 at Bolingbrook, Fri.; at Lockport, Tue. 9-10 W5 at Leo, Fri.; hosts Brother Rice, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 24

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Queen of Peace head coach George Shimko, players Abby Herman and Alissa De La Torre and assistant coach Mike Landstrom celebrate a play early against Mother McAuley on Saturday. They hope there will be plenty to shout about when the GCAC Tournament opens on Saturday.

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

5-15 11-11 16-7 13-9 8-17 18-8 13-4 9-14 0-21 2-18

W1 W2 W2 W1 L2 L1 W2 L5 L21 L4

at Guerin, Thur.; at Shepard, Sat. at Argo; Fri., hosts Eisenhower, Tue. hosts Benet, Sat.; at Joliet Catholic, Tue. hosts Hillcrest, Thur.; at GCAC Tourney Sat., Tue. at Richards, Thur., at Shepard, Tue. at GCAC Tournament , Sat., Tue. at Oak Lawn, Thur.; at Chicago Ag School, Mon. hosts Lockport, Thur.; hosts Stagg, Tue. hosts Reavis, Thur.; hosts Chi. Christ., Sat. hosts Oak Lawn, Tue. hosts Joliet Central, Fri.; at Sandburg, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 24

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

Oak Lawn pair on fire against banged-up Evergreen Park

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

It wasn’t exactly two-onfive, but two Oak Lawn players scored as many points as Evergreen Park’s team did.

Heading into Friday night’s South Suburban Red conference game against Oak Lawn, the Evergreen Park boys basketball team had a better overall record than its opponent, though by just one game.

That fact didn’t prove to be any advantage for the Mustangs, who were thoroughly beaten by the Spartans, 82-52.

Oak Lawn (6-12, 2-5) was led by Othman Othman, who poured in a game-high 28 points and added nine rebounds and six steals. Adding to the assault was Rashad Johnson, who poured in 24 points and recorded five steals.

Perhaps the most telling statistic for Evergreen Park (6-12) was that the team’s entire offensive output was equaled by the combined efforts of Othman and Johnson of Oak Lawn.

“We were outhustled for sure and definitely outrebounded,” Evergreen Park head coach Pat Flannigan said. “We were flat in the first three minutes and turned a ball over way too much. We were down 21 points after one and were able to cut it to six, so we had some fight in the second quarter.

“But once Oak Lawn got some quick scores to start the third quarter and we got down again, then we just kind of gave up. We just didn’t demonstrate the ability to fight again. I don’t why that is, but Oak Lawn definitely did a good job of getting ready for us.”

Flannigan credited the effort of senior center Brad Ford in helping to bring Evergreen Park back to a nine-point deficit at halftime.

“I was stressing to the kids to get the ball to Brad and let him carry us,” he said. “But when we started to try to get smaller and quicker, Brad kind of stepped aside. Then the deficit just became too much to make up. We’ve been trying to play a man-to-man defense, but we’re just not there yet.”

Flannigan credited the defensive strategy of Oak Lawn as well as the aggressive play

Marist’s Dajae Black drives to the basket against Mother McAuley. Black scored 12 points to help lead the RedHawks to a convincing win over the Mighty Macs. Far right: Alexis Jones nails a 3-point basket early in the third quarter to give Marist a doubledigit lead against rival Mother McAuley.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Photos by Jeff Vorva

From left, Oak Lawn’s Othman Othman and Evergreen Park’s Kyree Hannah and Richard Parker all hit the ground after a third-quarter play on Friday night in Oak Lawn. After a few minutes of trying to shake off the injuries, all three stayed in the game.

of the Spartans’ best offensive weapons.

“Oak Lawn plays a lot of multiple defenses, and we struggled to recognize those,” he said. “It was just a rough night; defensively, we couldn’t stop Oak Lawn’s two best players — Othman and Johnson — who were all over us offensively and defensively. They played well.

“We’ve had nights like these, yet we’ve also had nights where we’ve played well against good teams. But there are nights where we’re flat and just not interested. We are still a young team, but you would think at this point of the season we would be competing a little harder than we’ve been.”

To be sure, Evergreen Park’s troubles in the 2015-16 campaign haven’t entirely been selfinflicted. The Mustangs have been without the services of junior guard Dan Smith for the past few games with an ankle injury.

Smith has been a reliable offensive source for Evergreen Park this season, and Flannigan is unsure if he’ll be back in the lineup for this weekend’s games.

“We hope to have him back

Friday, but I’m not sure at this point,” he said. “He’s been that guy who can lead us, but it’s tough to do that in street clothes.”

Returning guard, sophomore Declan Smyth, has brought skill and experience but also the reality of still being an underclassmen.

“Declan is still a sophomore,” Flannigan said. “He has moments when he shoots the ball well for us, but he’s not quite where we want him to be just yet.”

Meanwhile, junior guard Mike Drynan has only played in four games due to injuries.

“We haven’t been able to put together the lineup envisioned at the beginning of the season because of one injury or another,” he said. “I still felt, though, we had enough to make a game of it Friday night. And, yet, I still think we have enough to compete the rest of the way.

“We just need some more consistency.”

Schedule getting tougher The Class 4A seeding deadline is noon on Feb. 18 and the area team with the best record,

Marist at 16-3 through Sunday, has a couple of big games which, if the RedHawks win then, can impress the voting coaches in the Bloom Sectional and maybe snag a top-four seed.

Friday, the RedHawks visit Marian Catholic and on Feb. 5, they host Benet Academy.

The Bloom Sectional features Simeon, Homewood-Flossmoor, Thornton, T.F. North and Marian Catholic.

Take it easy In what was likely a typo and not a taunt, Stagg’s athletic department sent out a pregame tweet hawking last Thursday’s game between the Chargers and “Lincoln-Way Easy.”

With the “t” and “y” next to each other on a keyboard, it was an easy mistake to make.

While the game wasn’t easy, Stagg was able to pull off a 5445 South Suburban Conference Blue victory over East to stay in contention in the conference with a 4-2 mark, one game behind co-leaders HomewoodFlossmoor and Joliet Central.

Sports editor Jeff Vorva contributed to this report.

Oak Lawn’s Othman Othman goes up for layup after a steal in Friday night’s win over Evergreen Park.

Arch-rivals

Continued from Page 1 For Queen of Peace coach George Shimko, whose first two teams won two games two years ago and eight games last year, a packed gym and a close game with McAuley to head into the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Saturday with an 18-8 mark has him feeling pretty good.

“We proved we could compete with a program like this,” the coach said. “We made big strides this year and to be able to compete against a quality program like that is huge for us. It was basically two possessions that separated us so I’m proud of the players.’’

And the fact that many students came out and showed support and spirit pleased him as well.

“We had more green that red this year, so we are changing the culture,” Shimko said.

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THE NEXT LEVEL

Feeney will continue his block party at Indiana

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The NFL is going to have to wait to have two former Sandburg offensive linemen in its organization.

Former Eagle Michael Schofield is a right tackle for the Denver Broncos and is heading to the Super Bowl after Sunday’s 20-18 win over the New England Patriots.

But another former Eagle will wait a year to see if he will get there.

Indiana University senior Dan Feeney announced last week that he is staying in school for one more year even though the All-American lineman has drawn NFL interest.

Feeney, an ESPN, Associated Press, CBS Sports and SI.com All-America selection as a redshirt junior in 2015, is one of the best blockers in the country and has allowed just one sack in 37 career starts at right guard (2,719 snaps).

In 2015, he did not allow a sack in 475 called pass attempts.

Those numbers figure to bloat some more since he is coming back to Bloom-

ington for another season in college.

“I am excited to continue to be a part of this great program,” Feeney said. “[Head] coach [Kevin] Wilson and [Offensive] coach [Greg ] Frey were extremely valuable during this process and I thank them for their assistance.

They are great coaches and have taught me so much both on the field and in life.

I look forward to continuing to learn from both of them.

“I am blessed to have great teammates who are like brothers to me. We are not satisfied and are looking to finish what all the coaches and players have started. With the commitment this university and administration have made to this program, we are ready to reach a new level and can’t wait to get started.”

The Orland Park native also finished with a team-best 102 knockdowns in 1,069 snaps. A first team All-Big Ten honoree, Feeney was also an Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award Watch nominee.

“Dan put a lot of time and thought into this decision,” Wilson said. “We

are excited he is returning and really like the direction this program is headed. Dan is one of the best players I have ever been around. He is the total package, not only on the field but in the way he approaches the game and who he is as a person. This is a great opportunity for him to continue to grow as a player, teammate and leader, and enhances the value of his football future. By the time he is done, Dan will be one of the best to ever wear an Indiana uniform.”

Indiana finished 2015 first in total offense, passing offense and scoring offense, while placing second in rushing offense in the Big Ten. The Hoosiers became the first team since Ohio State in 1995 to lead the league in total, passing and scoring offense.

After winning several freshmen honors in 2012, he missed 2013 with a season-ending foot injury suffered during preseason camp.

In high school, he played both offense and defense for Sandburg and was rated the No. 16 prospect in Illinois by Rivals.com. He was also a bible

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN

All is Wells in debut Former Shepard High School standout Chasz Wells made her indoor track

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Sports Editor

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Trinity Christian’s Nick Costa is off balance as he tries to save a ball from heading out of bounds in a three-set loss to the University of Charleston.

Christian Mireles (left) and Nick Costa jump up for a block attempt during Trinity Christian’s loss to the University of Charleston.

Track athletes continue to qualify for nationals

with a time of 19:58.16 for another NCCAA national qualifier.

For the men, Alex Clark led the team with a third place finish of 24 runners in the 3000 meter event a 9:16.50.

The track and field teams will compete next on Feb. 6 at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

Women’s basketball splits After opening the season 0-18, the Trolls won their second game in a row on Jan. 20 with a 68-36 victory over Calumet College of St. Joseph but fell to St. Ambrose on Saturday, 65-45.

Trinity had 10 players score with Bethany Jansma heading the way with 16 points. Celina Wanta added 12.

In the loss, Jansma had 12 points and Lauren Stokes 10.

Men’s basketball stung The Trolls dropped a 74-58 decision to the St. Ambrose Fighting Bees, who shot 63 percent in the first half on Saturday.

Jordan Perry led Trinity with 18 points and 10 rebounds while Myles Birgans and Austin Halcomb each had 12.

FOCUS ON MORAINE VALLEY

Cyclones get back on track with three hoop wins After a four-game losing streak, the Moraine Valley men’s basketball team won three straight Skyway Conference game including a 78-75 win over previously undefeated McHenry County College last Thursday.

The Cyclones were 12-for-24 beyond the 3-point arc.

Ermias Nega led the way with 29 points and seven rebounds. Tommy Demogerontas earned a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds with five assists and two blocks. David Gray also contributed 11 points.

The Cyclones narrowly took down rival Waubonsee Community College, 73-67, on Jan. 19.

Nega (Wakefield) had 22 points. Jason Roland (Oak Forest) followed with 14 points, David Gray (Oak Forest) had 12 and Demogerontas (Sandburg) scored 12 with five boards.

Carthage College’s Marc Hansen, a former Oak Lawn boys volleyball player, led Carthage to a 1-1 record during the opening weekend of men’s volleyball play and has been named the first Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League Player of the Week on defense of the season.

The junior recorded 23 digs during the two matches and is averaging 3.29 digs per set. Hansen notched a teamhigh 11 digs in a 3-1 win over Division II Quincy and added 12 digs during Carthage’s 3-0 loss at Division II Lindenwood.

Carthage is ranked among the top 10 in the country in Division III in multiple polls and will play host to Benedictine-Mesa and Cardinal Stritch on Saturday.

Photo courtesy of Indiana University

Dan Feeney, a former Sandburg standout, will stay in school one more year rather than go the NFL route.

and field debut with Benedictine on Saturday and she broke two school records.

Competing at the Olivet Nazarene NAIA/NCAA Division III Challenge in Bourbonnais, Wells set records in the triple jump (10.99 meters) and long jump (5.13).

SXU women could be No. 1 again

By Jeff Vorva

In their second meet of the indoor season Saturday, the Trolls women finished sixth and the men seventh out of eight teams in the indoor NAIA/ NCAA Division III Challenge at Olivet Nazarene on Saturday in Bourbonnais.

The meet started out with the multievent competition of the pentathlon Friday and ended in a positive result as Nicki Jager became a NCCAA national qualifier with 2,055 points and took sixth place. Jager came back the next day to also qualify in the pole vault when she cleared 9 feet, 04.25 inches.

Ashley Jourdan added another NCCAA qualifying mark to one she gained in a previous event — this time in the 800 meter in which she ran a 2 minutes, 26.11 seconds and took second place of 20 runners. Jourdan was also a part of the distance medley relay that finished in first place with Megan DeWeerd, Emily Dykstra, and Anna Spotts.

Nicole Syverson won the 5000 meter

Getting defensive

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Men’s volleyball team drops first two matches After 11 years, men’s volleyball is back at Trinity Christian College.

But the Trolls still have to wait a little longer for their first victory.

Hundreds of fans gathered in the DeVos Cente as the three-year old facility hosted its first college men’s volleyball match but the NCAA Division II University of Charleston spoiled things for the Trolls with a 25-13, 2518, 25-16 victory.

The West Virginia team, coached by former Troll setter Mike Crane, was on a Chicago-area trip, facing his alma mater before suffering losses to national powers Loyola and Lewis University.

The next night, the Trolls faced Benedictine-Mesa at St. Xavier and dropped a 25-19, 25-23, 25-17 decision.

In the season opener, Palos Hills’ Ben Tocila served up the first two points of the match but Charleston came back and scored the next nine. Charleston took 18-8 and 10-0 leads in the second and third sets respectively to help sweep the Trolls.

Tocila had seven kills and Oak Lawn’s Nick Costa had six against the Golden Eagles. Mike Karl had 10 digs.

Against Benedictine, Costa and Tocila each had eight kills and Zach Fitch added six. Setter Austin Tafoya had 25 assists.

The Trolls hope to get their first victory when they play in the Loras Tournament on Friday and Saturday.

school volunteer and a volunteer for Erin’s Walk for Change.

The Cyclones broke the four-game skid Jan. 16 with their largest victory this season — a 100-81 win over Oakton Community College.

Demogerontas led with 25 points and eight rebounds. Roland added 14 points and three assists; Luke Hook (Andrew) had 10 points and six boards; Calviontae Washington (Eisenhower) added 10 points.

Women’s team drops two With its top two players at less than full strength and getting into foul trouble, the Moraine Valley fell 72-67 to the McHenry County College Scots last Thursday.

In a game that went back and forth in the first half, the Cyclones depended on Michelle Borgen to carry the load, and she took charge. Down 11 at the half, the Cyclones called on center Erin Drynan, who was battling illness,

in search of some offensive punch.

However, the Cyclones accumulated too many fouls throughout the game to make a comeback.

Borgen finished with another doubledouble (34 points, 10 rebounds). In just one half, Drynan amassed 15 points, six rebounds and three blocks.

If the Cyclones’ chances of repeating as Skyway Conference champs took another hit when Waubonsee Community College beat the Cyclones, 88-63 on Jan. 19.

Although Moraine Valley jumped out to an 11-6 lead, Waubonsee scored the next 23 out of 30 points to go ahead 29-18 after the first quarter.

Drynan (Mother McAuley) and Borgen (Andrew) each led with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Ashley Carroll (Beecher) chipped in 12 points and six rebounds.

With two big conference showdowns on the schedule this past week, the No. 2-ranked St. Xavier women’s basketball team had a lot to prove, especially on Saturday on the road against No. 10-ranked Olivet Nazarene University.

Not only did the Cougars win both contests, improving to 22-1 overall and 12-1 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference, they did so in convincing fashion, easily handling Cardinal Stritch at home 74-40 on Jan. 20 and then producing an impressive 108-96 road win over the Tigers on Saturday.

The win over Cardinal Stritch was a form of vindication against a team that eliminated the Cougars from the CCAC Tournament last season. Against Olivet, St. Xavier held the Tigers nearly 17 points under their NAIA-leading scoring average of 112.5 points per game.

And with No. 1-ranked Morningside suffering a loss this past week to unranked Mount Marty, there’s a good chance that the Cougars will regain the No. 1 ranking in the NAIA Division II. Rankings were announced after the Reporter/Regional deadline.

“We had a very good week against two solid programs,” St. Xavier head coach Bob Hallberg said. “And if everything goes right, and the raters are fair, we should be back at No. 1 because of Morningside’s loss to an unranked team.”

Against Olivet, senior center Caitlin McMahon, junior guard Mikayla Leyden and sophomore guard Kara Krolicki were all large pieces of the winning puzzle for the Cougar, combining for 71 points on the day.

Leyden finished with 26 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals. Krolicki added 25 points, three rebounds and three assists, while McMahon notched a double-double with 20 points and a gameleading 12 rebounds. Leyden established a new career-high scoring mark in the game, while McMahon tied her careerhigh of 20 points.

Krolicki, who also canned seven 3-pointers in the game, also hit a career milestone in the process — surpassing 1,000 career points in just 58 games. She became the fastest SXU women’s player to reach the mark in the 16-year history of the program.

The victory ended a conference-leading nine-game win streak for Olivet.

“I’ve said it before: Kara has never met a jump shot she didn’t like,” Hallberg said. “She’s just a great shooter and does not have conscience when it comes to shooting. (If she ever missed 10 shots) she wouldn’t hesitate to shoot 11. She has tremendous confidence.

“Even more impressive about Kara, she played all 40 minutes against Olivet and played at as fast of a pace at 40 minutes as in the first minute. Olivet can tire you out, and Kara was playing at the same pace. There’s something to be said for her conditioning and being in great basketball shape.”

Junior forward Sarah Vozel also reached a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds to go along with her team-leading seven assists. Sophomore center Brittany Collins provided a nice lift off the bench for St. Xavier with 13 points and seven rebounds.

St. Xavier’s defense clamped down in the second half and held Olivet to just 32 percent shooting (13-for-41) from the field, including just 21 percent (5-for-24) from beyond the three-point arc. In that time, the Cougars took an 80-74 lead and built on it from there.

Against Cardinal Stritch, Layden almost recorded a triple-double, finishing with game highs of 16 points and eight assists to go along with nine rebounds

Men’s basketball splits Recording game bests of 31 points and 13 rebounds, the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team had no answer for Olivet Nazarene University senior forward Aaron Larson in an 81-64 road loss

to its Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference rival Saturday afternoon at McHie Arena in Bourbonnais.

SXU sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) was one of just two Cougars (13-8 overall/10-3 CCAC) to reach double figures in scoring, leading the way with 14 points. Shooting hindered SXU throughout the game with the visitors able to connect on only 39 percent (22-for-56) of its shot attempts, including just 25 percent (6-for-24) of its three-point tries.

Sophomore point guard Quinn Niego (Chicago/Brother Rice) was the other Saint Xavier player to score in double figures, with 11 points, to go along with his team-lead-tying four rebounds.

That setback came after a 93-58 win over Cardinal Stritch on Jan. 20.

Niego and junior guard Kyle Huppe (Edgerton, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) scored 22 and 21 points, respectively, to lead the Cougars.

Senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/ Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah) had 10 rebounds and 11 assists to go along with his six points. Saint Xavier combined to hit 17 three-pointers in the game, shooting at a blistering 55-percent clip (17-for-31).

Softball team ranked

After finishing the 2015 campaign with a 46-7-2 record and making it to the championship game of the Oregon Tech bracket of the NAIA Opening Round Tournament, the SXU softball team will open its 2016 season with a ranking of No. 10 in the NAIA Softball Coaches’ Preseason Top 25 Poll Tuesday afternoon.

The squad returns plenty of talent from last spring’s squad, including two-time NAIA National Pitcher of the Year senior Nicole Nonnemacher (Bloomington/Normal Community) and 2015 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Softball Player of the Year and National Fastpitch Coaches Association Second Team AllAmerican senior Rebeka Ferguson (Chatham, /IPFW/Heartland CC/Glenwood).

“It is always an honor to be ranked among the NAIA’s top teams,” said SXU softball coach Myra Minuskin. “We have had very successful seasons each of the last two years, but a couple of our seniors were freshmen back in 2013 when the team qualified for the final site of the NAIA Softball National Championship and I think that this group ultimately wants to get back there and compete for a national title.”

Saint Xavier begins its 2016 season in early March, heading to Florida and taking part in the PFX Spring Games in Clermont. SXU opens its season locally March 19, with a 1 p.m. home doubleheader against Aquinas College (Mich.) at SXU Softball Field in Chicago.

Men’s volleyball opens 0-2 Despite eight kills, a service ace and four digs by junior outside hitter Sean Barry (Wilmette/Loyola Academy), the Saint Xavier University men’s volleyball team fell to Benedictine University-Mesa (Ariz.) Friday night in three sets (25-14, 25-15, 25-22) at the Shannon Center.

Junior outside hitter Dan O’Keefe (Evergreen Park/Loyola, La./St. Rita) posted seven kills and four digs in the match for SXU, while junior setter Moises Lopez (Oak Lawn/Oak Lawn Community) added 20 assists and three digs. Junior libero Brandon McGinnis (Evergreen Park/Moraine Valley CC/Brother Rice) was tough defensively for the Cougars, totaling 11 digs.

Kicking off its 2016 season in the process, the Saint Xavier University men’s volleyball team did not get the start it was looking for Thursday night, suffering a tough loss to ranked NCAA Division III foe Dominican University in three straight sets, 25-11, 25-13, 25-20.

Saint Xavier (0-2 overall) heads up to Fond du Lac, Wis., on Friday, Jan. 29, for a road match against Marian University (Wis.). The match is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start at Sadoff Gymnasium in Fond du Lac.

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Serving notice: Men’s volleyball returns to Trinity

The DeVos Gym, which opened in 2013, hosted its first men’s volleyball match Thursday when the University of Charleston beat Trinity Christian College in three sets.

Before the historic match in Palos Heights last Thursday, the main lights were shut off and the spotlight was on the Trolls during a pregame introduction.

After Trinity took a 2-0 lead in the first set against Charleston, the visitors rang up nine straight points and the Troll mascot came over to the Golden Eagles’ side of the net to give them the evil eye.

Coach Jim Butski and Trinity Christian College players huddle before playing the school’s first men’s volleyball match since 2004.

Hundreds of Trinity Christian College students, a.k.a. Troll Nation, cheer the men’s volleyball team’s first point against Charleston last Thursday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Palos Hills native Ben Tocila serves an ace for the first point in more than 10 years for Trinity Christian College. The Trolls brought back men’s volleyball after dropping it after the 2004 season.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RESIDENTIAL ACCREDIT LOANS, INC PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES 2007-QH3 Plaintiff, -v.ERNESTO ARIAS AKA ERNESTO A. ARIAS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SPECIALIZED LOAN SERVICING, LLC, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A Defendants 15 CH 5826 5553 OAKDALE DRIVE 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 December 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 5553 OAKDALE DRIVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-318-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $314,685.95.

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 F14120049.

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. F14120049 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 5826 TJSC#: 35-18058 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 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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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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JAN P. KOBYLARCZYK AKA JAN KOBYLARCZYK, MALGORZATA KOBYLARCZYK, PARKS EDGE CONDOMINIUM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 13154 6814 WEST LODE DRIVE, UNIT 2B Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 6814 WEST LODE DRIVE, UNIT 2B, Worth, IL 60482 Property Index No. 24-18-317-011-1004.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $94,841.25.

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 F14070029.

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. F14070029 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 13154 TJSC#: 35-18522 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF16, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF16; Plaintiff, vs.

OSCAR VEGA; MARY ZIOLA; CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F / K / A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO.; FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 3, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 11-918; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OSCAR VEGA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY ZIOLA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 18925 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 25, 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. 24-31-109-021-0000.

Commonly known as 6904 West Edgewood Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours.

No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-1541.

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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.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale 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 14-10-45020.

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. 14-1045020 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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST INC., ASSET BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3; Plaintiff, vs.

JADWIGA BACZOWSKI; WOJCIECH BACZOWKSI; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 15994 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on November 30, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, March 4, 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. 23-36-205-019-0000.

Commonly known as 7518 W. Manitoba Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682773

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.CAPRICE A. SANFRANTELLO, LAKE IN THE PARK TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 011502 7908 W. 108TH STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 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 7908 W. 108TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-300-057-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1505411. 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. 14-15-05411 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 011502 TJSC#: 35-15927 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.

I682151

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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SHARON L. NAUDZIUNAS A/K/A SHARON LYNN NAUDZIUNAS Defendants 15 CH 4610 16809 90TH AVENUE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 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 16809 90TH AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-208-011-0000, Property Index No. 27-27-208-043-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home; 2 car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502014. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. PA1502014 Attorney Code.

91220 Case Number: 15 CH 4610 TJSC#: 35-16715 I682096

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2006-HE2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-HE2; Plaintiff, vs.

GENEVIEVE MAGANTE; MARK J. TRABADO; THE MANORHOMES OF SOMERSET PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION NO. 1; Defendants, 15 CH 12229 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, March 2, 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 9156 Clairmont Court, Unit 2E, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-10-400-042-1107.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-020108 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I682755

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.ALAN M DUDNICK, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO, UTA DTD 4/16/07 KNOWN AS TRUST #12-933, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO., PALOS VIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO, UTA DTD 4/16/07 KNOWN AS TRUST #12-933, TIMOTHY ROBISON Defendants 14 CH 20863 10511 SOUTH ROBERTS ROAD UNIT 2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 3, 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 10511 SOUTH ROBERTS ROAD UNIT 2A, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-103-033-1005, Property Index No. 23-13-103-033-1044. The real estate is improved with a condominium within high-rise with a detached 1 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1410618. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1410618 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 20863 TJSC#: 35-17459 I682231

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.STOYCHO IVANOV AKA STOYCHO DOBROMIROV-IVANOV, DESISLAVA IVANOV, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 08828 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 3 COUR MASSON UNIT 3, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23112-032-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1404014. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1404014 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 08828 TJSC#: 35-17652 I682430

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB. Plaintiff, -v.MIROSLAW WISNIEWSKI A/K/A MIROSLAW A WISNIEWSKI, URSZULA WISNIEWSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14132 8913 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 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 8913 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-104-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1224049. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. PA1224049 Attorney Code.

91220 Case Number: 13 CH 14132 TJSC#: 36-507 I682483

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 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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‘The 5th Wave’ has heartthrobs but lacks passion and any plot “The 5th Wave” is yet another young adult teenage novel to be adapted for the big screen. It’s “Twilight” meets the end of the world. It’s a modern day apocalypse with lots of hair gel, dreamy guys and chiseled abs. If you’re a teenage girl, this film might just be right up your alley. For everyone else, you’ll have to read to find out.

This is the first film of a planned trilogy based on the bestselling book series by Rick Yancey. If it seems to you like all young adult books are being made into movies, you are not alone. “The 5th Wave” is one such film that should have stayed a book. Apparently, while being adapted from book to screenplay, a lot of depth the book has gets eliminated. This is a prime example of a book with passion being turned into a lifeless film. It may be wrong to judge a movie on its source material, but with popular source material it’s bound to happen.

This is a mildly entertaining sci-fi film until it becomes nothing more than a soap opera. It’s “Twilight” 2.0, including its own super-human dreamboat. Basically

TONY PINTO this film is like all films geared to young adults except this time it takes place during a modern day apocalypse caused by aliens.

Fear not, “The 5th Wave” is not all doom and gloom for the watcher. It is all doom and gloom for those in the movie, though.

It stars Chloe Grace Moretz as Cassie Sullivan; a once normal teenager who now has to fend for herself against the surveillance drones of an alien invasion force.

The film splits between Cassie’s journey and the journey of her high school crush Ben Parish (Nick Robinson). His journey is about him being “drafted” into war against the aliens. It has promise, but lacks any excitement to keep you interested. On the other hand, her story is about how she is trying to reconnect with her young brother who she got sepa-

rated from. Somehow those two stories intertwine toward the end and a very easily figured out plot twist ensues.

During her hunt she is shot in the leg by a sniper, and then rescued by a very attractive and mysterious farm-boy named Evan Walker (Alex Roe). How different would this movie be if she was saved by Gary Busey or Pee Wee Herman? One can only assume she wouldn’t be longing over their shirtless bodies.

This wants to be the next “Hunger Games” and become a huge franchise, but it misses the mark for global domination. Part of that reason might be because this lacks the family friendly nature you would expect from a film geared towards young adults.

Another reason why is that film takes place in a modern society. A big reason that becomes an issue is because the aliens look just like you and me. It’s kids shooting and killing adults (aliens technically).

It’s too haunting and realistic for this writer to suspend his disbelief, but that’s what you need to do.

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

McCord offers pastels workshop with artist Kathleen Newman

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VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a familyviewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“BURNT’’: In dramatic terms, it ultimately collapses like a souffle gone wrong, but fans of Bradley Cooper still may appreciate this seriocomic story as a showcase for him. After imploding while a star of the Paris culinary circuit, the chef played by Cooper resurfaces in London and tries to rebuild his career while trying to overcome his self-destructive ways. Sienna Miller plays a sous-chef who appeals to him personally in a cast that also includes such notables as Uma Thurman, Emma Thompson, Matthew Rhys (“The Americans’’), Alicia Vikander, Daniel Bruhl (“Rush’’) and Lily James (“Downton Abbey’’). DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; audio commentary by director John Wells and culinary consultant Marcus Wareing; deleted scenes; interview highlights. ** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “GOOSEBUMPS’’: While there have been other projects based on R.L. Stine’s popular book series of thrillers for young readers, this fanciful tale makes Stine himself a character, as played

by Jack Black. He becomes involves in the effort to contain monstrous characters he created when they’re accidentally released into the world by a town newcomer (Dylan Minnette) who has befriended Stine’s daughter (Odeya Rush). The script is by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, who also wrote the imaginative “Big Eyes.’’ DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DOWNTON ABBEY: SEASON 6’’: Fans of the internationally popular series aren’t happy about it, but it’s the fact ... this is the final round of the Julian Fellowes-created drama, currently airing on PBS’ “Masterpiece Classic,’’ but those who get this set can watch many of the episodes before they’re televised in America. As the last chapters begin, Mary (Michelle Dockery) worries about a blackmailer’s threat and Edith (Laura Carmichael) debates a big move, while Violet and Isobel (Maggie Smith, Penelope Wilton) have opposing ideas about the local hospital. Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern and Joanne Froggatt also star. A half-hour of “bonus video’’ is included here. **** (Also on Blu-ray) “A BRILLIANT YOUNG MIND’’: It surely takes what the title indicates to be a math genius, and Asa Butterfield (“Hugo,’’ “Ender’s Game’’) plays such a prodigy in this fact-inspired story. The teen becomes a contestant in an international competition, but his skill with numbers doesn’t guarantee his success socially. However, his luck begins to change in that way as the contest proceeds. Rafe Spall, Sally Hawkins (“Blue Jasmine’’) and Eddie

Marsan (“Ray Donovan’’) also star. *** (PG-13: AS) (Also on On Demand) “UNREAL: SEASON 1’’: Much conversation, and several recent Golden Globe Award nominations, resulted from the first round of this Lifetime drama series (which will have a Season 2) that seems a satire of such unscripted shows as “The Bachelor’’ on the surface ... but that also deals with power struggles between and within genders. Shiri Appleby plays a producer on the fictional “Everlasting,’’ and her personal investment in contestants on the program brings her into frequent conflict with its ratings-driven boss (Constance Zimmer). Additional cast members include Craig Bierko, Ashley Scott and Johanna Braddy (“Quantico’’). *** (Not rated: AS, P) “JESSE STONE: LOST IN PARADISE’’: Tom Selleck recently moved his TV-movie franchise about Robert B. Parker’s troubled small-town-lawman character to Hallmark Channel with this marvelously moody mystery, on which the star also was a writer and executive producer (as he’s typically been on the films). The story takes the police chief to Boston to consult on a murder case, and though the presumed perpetrator has been captured, Stone believes there’s more to the matter that imperils more lives. Gloria Reuben and William Devane also reprise their parts from earlier “Stone’’ tales, with Leslie Hope and Luke Perry as cast additions. Particularly notable is Amelia Rose Blaire, also seen last season with Selleck on his series “Blue Bloods,’’ as a spunky cafe owner. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V)

COMING SOON:

“OUR BRAND IS CRISIS’’ (Feb. 2): Sandra Bullock plays a strategist who advises a candidate in a Bolivian presidential election. (R: AS, P) “SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS: THE WALT DISNEY SIGNATURE COLLECTION’’ (Feb. 2): The classic animated feature launches a new series of enhanced releases. (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) “TRUTH’’ (Feb. 2): Anchorman Dan Rather (Robert Redford) and newsmagazine producer Mary Mapes (Cate Blanchett) probe President George W. Bush’s military record. (R: N, P) “CRIMSON PEAK’’ (Feb. 9): A relationship on an isolated English estate has its perils in Guillermo Del Toro’s melodrama; stars include Tom Hiddleston and Jessica Chastain. (R: AS, P, V) “BLACK MASS’’ (Feb. 16): Johnny Depp stars as Boston-mob figure James “Whitey’’ Bulger, an informant for an FBI agent and childhood friend (Joel Edgerton). (R: AS, P, GV) “STEVE JOBS’’ (Feb. 16): Michael Fassbender portrays the Apple co-founder and CEO in director Danny Boyle and writer Aaron Sorkin’s drama.

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

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Color harmonies and composition will be explored in a workshop led by local artist and instructor Kathleen Newman in a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park. All skill levels are welcome.

A morning demonstration and lecture will be followed by guided practice in the studio as students try out new techniques, designs, and color harmonies. Using pastels and a photo reference, students will learn how to simplify and organize value patterns, develop form through light and shadow, and create atmosphere using hard and soft edges.

Accomplished in many mediums, native Chicago artist Kathleen Newman has earned signature status from the Pastel Society of America, American Society of

THIS WEEK Valentine’s ceramics two-part family class

Pastel painting titled “Harbor Glare” by Kathleen Newman.

Marine Artists and American Transparent Watercolor Society and is a member of the historic Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago Pastel Painters, Coast Guard Artists, American Impressionist Society and Oil Painters of America. She attended the American Academy of Art and has won numerous awards, including International Association of Pastel Artists, Master’s Circle Gold Medal Award 2007 and Best

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of Show from the American Impressionist Society.

To register, call 671-0648 or visit the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center at 9602 Creek Road (129th Street and La Grange Road), Palos Park. The cost is $85 for members, $95 for non-members. See www.mccordgallery.org for more information.

— McCord Gallery & Cultural Center

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Remember that you cannot control all situations. You may need to mingle with those of differing viewpoints to expand your social network this week. Use your energies constructively with business and financial affairs.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Partners may be energetic and set an extraordinarily quick pace. In the week ahead you may be challenged to keep up within a rapid work environment. Cooperation and compromise will be easily achieved.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Cats are wise enough to find a sunny windowsill. Find some time to soak up the sun to banish winter blues and brighten your spirits. A partner or loved one may be depressed or overly negative in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and negativity may duke it out during the week to come.

You can do your part to remain positive by reading inspirational literature. Listen to the words of encouragement and financial advice of a friend.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The Full Moon could provoke a sense of loss or worry with a partner.

Think before you act and restrain a tendency to take offense. You can hit the tennis ball or burn off calories on the walking machine in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You could spend more than you intended in the week ahead, but will be happier than expected. Things of value may be found or made, as your creative talents are at their

peak. Your family life will run smoothly.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Mingle with family, friends or even coworkers to boost your spirits. You may be more competitive than usual in the week ahead, so you can enjoy sports and outdoor activities, as well as some career maneuvers.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Brooding over injustices and hiding in a corner is just not your style. Attend community affairs and be a status seeker in the week ahead. Get involved in networking activities and actively play the game of life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You could feel caught between a rock and a hard place. You may feel inadequate where a family matter is concerned. Keep in mind that by mid-week you have opportunities to make successful financial decisions.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): If you have money then you have power. In the week to come you might realize that money and power doesn’t guarantee happiness. Some people in your neighborhood may need a kind word or encouragement.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The wants and needs of others could seem much more important than your own. Remain sympathetic and kind to others. However, do not allow yourself to make crucial decisions based on emotional concerns this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Crying over spilled milk will not refill the jug. Past mix-ups can be righted by using directness and honesty. Use your shrewdness and observational skills to score big with a business idea in the week ahead.

A two night ceramics class for families with children of all ages will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesdays, Feb. 3 and 10, from 6 to 7 p.m.

Art Instructor Heather Young will teach students how to create heart shaped dishes and charms out of clay the first night. The following Wednesday, after the pieces have been fired in the kiln, participants will paint their creations with special glazes that need to be fired one more time to achieve a permanent glossy finish.

Artwork will be available to pick up about a week after class.

The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. The class fee is $20 per person and includes all supplies and the firing of the pieces in the kiln. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650 to register by phone.

Kids’ Knitting Club

A new kids’ knitting club for children in grades 5th and up will hold its first meeting on Monday, Feb. 1, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Instructor Georgann Ring invites any interested knitters who know how to make the knit stitch to join the new group, which meets on the first Monday of each month.

Members will choose their own projects to expand their skills and supply their own materials.

At the first meeting kids should bring something they are currently working on or an idea and supplies for a new project.

The club costs $5 per meeting or kids can purchase the first five meetings for only $20. Advanced registration is required. You can call 361-3650 to register by phone.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Magic Tricks & Illusions Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this

Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Magic Tricks and Illusions Night with live music from singer/songwriter Jacob Jones. Free food samples will be provided by TCBY. • Piano - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2, students will learn the basics of playing the piano from the Music Connection.

• Photo Transfers - 4 to 6 p.m.

Feb. 3, 10 and 17, will host a program with the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center to teach students how to take a photo and transfer it onto a unique surface (e.g. plastic, wood, canvas, or fabric).

• Homework vs. Studying - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3, students will learn the best strategies for getting homework done accurately and efficiently.

• Design Your Own Video Game (Girls only) - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, students will learn the building blocks of designing their own video game.

• Culinary: Super Bowl Party Dips - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 4, will host a program with Wildtree to teach students how to make popular party dips.

• Knitting Mug Cozies - 4 to 6 p.m. Feb. 4 and 11, will show students how to knit their own coffee mug cozies.

• Pre-Super Bowl Party - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 5, will host a Pre-Super Bowl Party with live music from folk pop band Future Stuff. Free food will be provided

by Chick-fil-A. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

UPCOMING Labyrinth Lenten journey

Lenten labyrinth walks will be held on Saturday, Feb. 6, from 9 to 11 a.m. and Monday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

The labyrinth, a large outdoor circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north end of The Center parking lot.

There is a $10 fee for those wishing to participate in the Lenten Journey event and reservations are necessary, as the event is weather dependent. For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins 361-3650.

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Customize your ceremony to give it a unique touch

Easy ways to trim wedding costs Couples planning their weddings realize pretty quickly just how expensive weddings can be. Depending on where couples tie the knot, the costs can stretch into the tens of thousands of dollars, leaving many young men and women to scramble to find ways to trim costs without trimming quality.

Many couples look for ways to cut wedding costs, and couples facing that very dilemma should know that there are several ways to save money but still host the wedding of their dreams.

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their own libations. If you are planning an outdoor wedding reception, you may even be able to provide your own alcohol, which can save considerable amounts of money.

Couples also can trim reception costs by choosing the least expensive meal package. Packages often differ greatly in price but are not always so different with regard to their menus. If you find the packages offered by your venue are similar, choose the least expensive option.

Arrangements

Guest lists can consume a significant portion of couples’ wedding budgets. When compiling the guest list, couples should keep in mind that guests will need save-the-date cards, invitations, catered meals (including cocktail hour, dinner and dessert), drinks, and gifts (including hotel gift bags and wedding favors). So the cost per guest will be more than just the per person cost of the meal couples negotiate with their caterer. Couples who can pare their guests lists down to just family and close friends can save a substantial amount of money without affecting their ceremonies.

Floral arrangements are a big and potentially expensive part of many couples’ weddings. The bride needs her bouquet, as do her bridesmaids.

In addition, many couples decorate their ceremony space with flowers, and of course reception table centerpieces typically include flowers as well. When working with your florist, request in-season flowers, which will cost considerably less than exotic flowers that are out of season. In addition, let your florist know your budget and ask that he or she recommend flowers that won’t break the bank.

Reception

While it’s become customary to prepare gift bags for guests staying in hotels, couples should not go overboard with such gifts. Gift bags need not include more than a snack, a bottle of water and a homemade thank-you card. Couples also should not break the bank with regard to reception gifts, which have also become a standard offering. Keep such gifts simple and inexpensive, even opting for homemade gifts if you and your future spouse are skilled with crafts.

Wedding costs can be eye-opening for couples preparing to walk down the aisle. Fortunately, there are many ways to cut costs without cutting quality.

A couple’s wedding reception also will chew up a lot of their wedding budgets. But there are ways to reduce the costs of receptions, too. Couples planning on having a morning wedding can shift their receptions from the evening to the afternoon, when the cost per meal will be considerably less.

Afternoon receptions also can be alcohol-free, saving couples even more money. If a nighttime reception is a must-have, choose a limited cash bar instead of an open bar. Limited cash bars often provide guests with free beer and house wine while guests who prefer liquor or mixed drinks must pay for

Gifts

Veils complete bridal look The perfect dress is on the wish list of many a bride-to-be, but no bridal ensemble is truly complete until the bride chooses her veil.

Veils have been worn by brides at their weddings for centuries.

Veils can be traced back to the Middle East, where veils helped protect against the weather while also preserving the modesty of the bride. In Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, veils were used as protection against evil spirits.

According to popular wedding website The Knot.com, until Vatican II, all Catholic women were required to have their heads covered in church, including during their wedding ceremonies. Veils were worn for this purpose, but they also symbolized trust in the groom and his love and companionship. Some Christians also see the veil as a visual representation of submission to the Church and to God. Others think of the veil as another beautiful accompaniment to their bridal gown, without attaching any additional meaning to the veil itself.

Veils come in various lengths and can complement the style of a wedding gown. They also tend to add glamour to brides’ looks.

Here are the types of veils from shortest to longest.

Blusher: Blushers cover the face, though some extend only to mid-cheek on the bride.

Flyaway: Flyaways cover just the back of the head. Shorter veils may work better on petite women.

Shoulder: Shoulder veils are about 20 inches in length and will hit at the bride’s shoulders or just below.

Waist: Waist-length veils cascade down to the middle of the bride’s waist.

Fingertip: These veils extend down 38 to 42 inches, brushing against the bride’s fingertips.

Waltz/Knee: For a dramatic look, many brides may opt for waltz-length veils, which fall to the back of the knees.

Chapel/Floor: Veils that ex-

tend to the floor may be referred to as “chapel” or “floor-length” veils. Such veils cascade slightly behind the bride.

Veils can complete brides’ wedding day looks. Shorter veils may be comfortable to wear throughout the day and evening, but brides

may want to consider detachable veils if they are selecting lengthier options.

Steeped in tradition, weddings have featured many of the same components for centuries. Those about to tie the knot may feel somewhat limited in their ability to shape their weddings into unique celebrations of their relationships and love for one another. Although it may not seem like there are many opportunities to put your own stamp on the wedding, there are plenty of ways to do just that.

When looking to personalize your wedding ceremony, determine if there might be anything blocking you from doing so. For example, if yours will be a religious ceremony, there may be certain rites that need to be followed. Secular ceremonies may offer more opportunities to customize.

Vows: Vows are one of the easiest ways to put a personal touch on your wedding. You can select the words you want to exchange during the ceremony as well as any readings during the service.

Work with your officiant to narrow down particular phrasing or sentiments that fit with your vision of the wedding and relationship.

Participants: Wedding party members fulfill certain roles during the ceremony, but they are not limited to those tasks alone.

Consider asking wedding party members or other friends or family

members to take on specialized roles in the wedding. They may be able to do certain readings, escort guests to their seats, light candles, or sing and participate in other ways.

Musical interludes: Choose music that connects with your personalities as a couple rather than selecting standard songs merely because they are the easier route.

Work with the organist or other musicians and request that they perform or play musical pieces that you enjoy.

Candle lighting: Many couples like to incorporate candle-lighting components to their ceremonies.

Lighting unity candles blends two families together into one in a symbolic way. Other couples choose different traditions, such as mixing two different-colored sands in a new vessel, to represent the joining of two lives together.

You can consider these types of additions for your wedding ceremony or come up with your own unique tradition.

Impart a special touch to a wedding ceremony in any number of ways. Doing so will help set this special day apart in the minds of guests and make it even more memorable to look back on as a couple.

Did you know?

Historically, June has been the most popular month for getting married. But some numbers now indicate that July and even October have begun to edge out June as the most popular months to tie the knot. The June wedding tradition may be traced back to the ancient Romans. Romans honored Juno, the goddess of marriage and childbirth, and the month of June was named after her, so it is fitting that weddings take place in her namesake month.