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Thursday, October 19, 2017

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

76th Year, NO. 41 • 2 Sections

PALOS TOWNSHIP

Board meeting postponed for second time Officials searching for larger facility to accommodate crowd

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

The trustees of the Palos Township Board are in search of a temporary home. A home for a meeting, that is.

“I’m trying my darndest,” Township Supervisor Colleen Schumann told The Regional News Monday, hours before a Colleen scheduled meetSchumann ing that was to take place at a location that had not yet been determined.

A location was not secured and the meeting did not take place.

The board needs a larger facility to meet because public attendance is expected to again outstrip the capacity of the township’s regular meeting room at 10802 S. Roberts Road, which has 42 seats.

On July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept.

11, more than 100 people showed

up for the regular monthly meetings of the Palos Township Board.

The July meeting was held with more than half the crowd standing in the vestibule and even outside the building.

The sudden interest in the typically sparsely attended township meetings is in reaction to comments posted on social media by Trustee Sharon Brannigan that many people have found offensive to Muslims and people of Middle Eastern ethnicity.

The comments, which were removed shortly after protests began, questioned the documentation of Middle Eastern students in the district and compared the growing population of Middle Eastern students as a “flood,” among other positions.

Brannigan read a statement at the July 10 meeting which she said clarified her intent. Following that, she was publically silent for more than two months until apologizing recently in a written statement. Many individuals and members of a coalition seeking her resignation from the board have not accepted her apology.

After the initial meeting in July, See MEETING, Page 2

Brynna Siewers (left) and Olivia Wasilewski display the game they created, “Ship of Treasures,” now on sale at Target. That’s their photo on the lower-left corner of the box.

Palos Heights City Council getting close to returning ‘home’

Palos East fifth-graders develop ‘Ship of Treasures,’ on sale at Target

By Anthony Caciopo

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Students’ new game is golden

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

Shiver me timbers, matey! Fifth-grade classmates Olivia Wasilewski and Brynna Siewers hit their target, quite literally, with a pirate-themed game they developed.

“Ship of Treasures,” created as part of the annual Young Inventors Challenge (YIC), has sailed onto the shelves at Target, one of the country’s leading retailers with approx-

imately 1,700 stores. The game is also available at target. com. And the girls couldn’t be happier.

“I’m surprised and still a little shocked,” said Brynna of the whirlwind experience that has put not only their game—but their faces—in the toy aisles at Target stores.

“Well, I’m a lot shocked and a lot surprised,” countered Olivia. “I still can’t believe it.”

See GAME, Page 2

Orland Park board renews employee insurance

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

Financial issues, including the renewal of the employee insurance plan, were the focus of the Orland Park Village Board meeting on Monday.

Michael Wojcik of the Horton Group gave a brief presentation to the board about the village’s employee insurance renewal, af-

ter which the trustees and mayor voted for the new plan, which will go into effect in January.

Wojcik noted that the overall cost to the village is going up 2.5 percent.

“That is below the trend of other communities, which is about a 10 percent increase now,” said Wojcik.

He added that insurance premiums have generally gone up

substantially, mainly due to “a large increase in specialty drugs,” without generic equivalents, which accounts for 55 percent of healthcare costs.

“We’re like a small, self-insured business. When we cover an employee and their family, it costs us approximately $36,000 a year,” said Mayor Keith Pekau.

Wojcik said that there is “currently no relief in sight,” for ris-

ing healthcare costs.

“But your employees deserve kudos. Your members are engaged in the process, and are participating in the wellness programs offered to stay healthy,” he said.

“We’ve been on this journey for a while. A 2.5 percent increase is a number I thought we would never see. It really is a See INSURANCE, Page 2

Regional News Editor

The City Council’s time in temporary meeting space at the Recreation and Fitness Center is winding down, and several aldermen who’ve viewed the remodeling progress at their traditional meeting room at City Hall feel positive about what they’ve seen.

“It looks beautiful,” said Ald. Bob Basso of Ward 2. “Every time I go in there, I take a picture.”

He’s been told that the floor is about to be installed and an Oct. 27 completion date has been targeted, although that date seems perhaps a bit optimistic to Basso and at least one of the other aldermen who spoke with The Regional News.

The City Council moved its meetings to the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., in mid-July.

The council room at City Hall had reportedly not been remodeled since the mid-1980s. The project includes a full demolition with new electrical, HVAC, floors, walls, ceiling, lighting, windows, dais and podium, among other features.

Low bidder for the project

was Frontier Construction for $240,900.

“The new windows are in, the lighting is in, the ramp is in and the plasterboard has been done,” said Ald. Jack Clifford, also of Ward 2. “It’s coming along and it’s about 80 percent (completed), maybe a little less.”

“I’m anxious to see it,” said Ald. Don Bylut of Ward 1, who stopped by a little more than a month ago and found only the ceiling had been installed at that time. A portion of the ceiling is now round and recessed with contemporary lighting.

Orientation of the interior space has been changed. The mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and city attorney will now be seated in front of the north wall, which has windows, instead of the west wall.

“Right behind the mayor’s seat is a big, beautiful evergreen,” said Clifford.

Basso and Clifford noted that one of the biggest aspects of the build-out is the technology infrastructure.

“There’s a lot of money being See COUNCIL, Page 2

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Orland Police nab two on drug rap Already facing reckless homicide charge From staff reports A drug-related sting by the Orland Park Police Department has resulted in charges against a 23-year-old Midlothian man and a 19-year-old Alsip woman.

Brent Tyssen and Cynthia Parker were charged with two counts each of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance.

Police said they acted on a tip that Parker was selling LSD to Orland Park residents, by setting up an undercover operation. On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Parker allegedly sold 110 hits of LSD and one gram of MDMA (Ecstasy) to an undercover OPPD officer near

Parker

Tyssen

the McDonald’s at 14445 S. LaGrange Road.

After the transaction was made, Parker and Tyssen were arrested on the spot, police said.

According to published reports, both Parker and Tyssen were charged with reckless homicide in 2016, in connection with the drug-overdose death of Parker’s 18-year-old cousin in May 2015.

In connection with those charges,

Tyssen’s bail was set at $400,000 in 2016; but it was later reduced to $40,000 in early 2017, according to a published report. Tyssen has been out on bond since then, as he goes through the trial process at 26th and California in Chicago.

Parker was a juvenile when her cousin died. Her case continues in juvenile court in Markham, according to a published report.

In response to the latest allegation, Tyssen’s bond was set at $400,000 by Judge Peter Felice.

Parker’s bail is $200,000.

If convicted of the new charges, both face a mandatory minimum sentence of at least six years, according to a published report.

Both are due in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 2 for a status update.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Three charged with DUI Orland Park resident Lawrence J. Lode, 60, was charged with DUI after police investigated his claim that his SUV had been hit by another vehicle near 135th Street and LaGrange Road at 7:28 p.m. Sept.

26. Lode had called 911 to report that his vehicle had been hit, and police encountered him outside his home in the 13500 block of South 86th Avenue a short time later. He was given a court date of Nov. 1 in Bridgeview.

Urbano Perez-Hernandez, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and driving without a valid license after police curbed his SUV in the 13100 block of South LaGrange Road at 2:23 a.m. Sept. 29. The vehicle was towed and impounded. Perez-Hernandez is due in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 17.

Homer Glen resident Richard

Hermosillo, 23, was charged with DUI, making an improper turn and illegal squealing of tires after police stopped his car at 159th Street and Will-Cook Road at 1:52 a.m.

Sept. 30. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Hermosillo is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 1.

Three arrested on retail theft charges Chicago resident Kyle Anderson, 19, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole three bottles of alcoholic beverages from Meijer, 15701 S. 71st Ct., at 6:08 p.m. Sept. 26. Total retail value of the bottles was $59. A check of computer records revealed that Anderson was wanted on a warrant relating to a possession of a controlled substance charge, earlier in the month, according to the police report. Anderson was due at a bond

hearing the following day.

Police charged Chicago resident Ivelisha K. Woods, 25, with retail theft after she allegedly stole 41 Disney Princess Ariel birthday decorations from Party City, 14906 S. LaGrange Road, at 10:46 a.m.

Sept. 27. Police said that Woods fled the store and sped away. Her vehicle was later spotted in the parking lot at Walgreens, 14680 S. LaGrange Road, and she was crouching down in the back seat, according to the police report. The merchandise was found in the car and returned to the store, police added. Woods is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 15.

Chicago resident Julian C. Bond, 30, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole a Tommy Hilfiger cap worth $26 from the Macy’s in Orland Square Mall at 5:52 p.m. Sept. 29. Bond is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 15.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI Susan J. Sommerville, 52, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without headlights when required.

She is due in court on Nov. 14.

Unlicensed driving Nykia Smith, 22, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic

stop at 10:03 p.m. Monday, in the 7200 block of College Drive.

Police said she was also cited for driving without headlights when required. She is due in court on Nov. 3.

Burglary

Game

Continued from Page 1 The friends took top honors at the 2016 Chicago Toy and Game Fair’s YIC, which has resulted in their grand-prize project going on sale Oct. 1 at Target after almost a year of development.

“It’s an amazing accomplishment,” said Rob Szklanecki, principal at Palos East Elementary School, 7700 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights. “Two fourth grade (at the time) girls who put their effort into it, worked hard and made a game.”

YIC, according to organizers, provides an opportunity for children ages 6 to 18 to showcase their own original toy and game inventions to industry professionals, members of media and the general public. The judging is split into two categories: 6-11 (junior) and 12-18 (senior). ​ “I’m so proud of them,” said the girls’ teacher, Julie McNamara.

“For a project that we worked on in class to come to fruition, all the way to being sold in stores, is just amazing.”

Swashbuckling pirates weren’t the first choice of Brynna and Olivia for their game, however. A dinosaur theme originally seemed like the way to go for their project but they eventually had a different idea.

“We switched gears about halfway through the process,” said Olivia of the three-month development timeline. “We were going to do a dinosaur treasure hunt game where you set it up all over the house, but then we realized we only had one table (at the competition) to display it, so we changed the theme to pirates and put it into a board game.

“We wanted something that girls and boys would enjoy,” she said.

“And dinosaurs are kind of a boy thing,” added Brynna.

The first mock-up of “Ship of Treasures” was made of cardboard and was substantially larger than the retail product, the girls said.

Olivia’s father stayed up all night to fashion cardboard into the shape of a ship. Brynna’s father temporarily sacrificed the family lawn when it came time to spray paint the prototype.

“Our grass was all brown,” said Brynna of the painting process.

“The object of the game is to try to get your opponent’s treasure before they get yours,” the

Police are investigating a residential burglary that occurred in the 12800 block of Winnebago Road between 11 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. Sunday. The homeowner said a laptop and charger were missing after someone entered Suspended license an open window by removing a Jon C. Jerome, 49, of Tinley screen.

Park, was charged with driving Around the same time, either on with a suspended license following Saturday or Sunday, an unlocked a traffic stop at 11:12 p.m. Oct. vehicle parked on the same block 11, in the 12700 block of South was also burglarized, police said. Continued from Page 1 Harlem Avenue. Police said he is In that case, an unspecified amount a similar-sized crowd attended of money was taken. due in court on Dec. 1. the Aug. 14 meeting, but seconds before it was scheduled to begin it was cancelled by board officials because of the overflow of attendees.

Fire code and concerns about paraphernalia, a glass pipe. Court videos of him to friends if he did violating the Illinois Open Meetnot send money. Police said the ings Act were cited as the reasons information was not available.

Donald R. Craemer, 25, of Mat- Skype username and phone number for cancelling. The Act requires teson, was charged with driving she provided had been used before public bodies to provide meeting with a suspended license following in online scams. space that will accommodate all a traffic stop at 12:02 p.m. Oct. 9, attendees and the board has now in the 11900 block of Southwest received two letters from Illinois Thefts from vehicles Highway. Police said he was also Attorney General Lisa Madigan Police are investigating several about the situation. cited for driving without insurance and having a defective, cracked thefts in recent days. Four thefts At the September meeting, on windshield. He is due in court on from vehicles have been reported the 11th, with another crowd of on Woodland Trail and Timber Nov. 9.

100-plus people present, the board Lane. Both streets are off Southattempted to accommodate all in west Highway.

Online harassment In each case, the cars were left attendance by providing a pubPolice are investigating an In- unlocked in the driveway, accord- lic-address speaker outside the ternet scam reported by a 23-year- ing to police. The Palos Park Police old Palos Park man on Oct. 8. He Department is encouraging resisaid someone he met on an online dents to lock their vehicles’ doors dating site who went by the name and not leave keys in their cars.

Chief of Police Joe Miller said Continued from Page 1 “Jenny” set up a fake Facebook account in his name and started the department is looking into leads very positive success story,” said threatening to send inappropriate and following up on them.

Trustee James Dodge.

In another move related to village finances, the board also approved an ordinance changing the internal controls of the purchasing process.

Under the current system, which dates back to 1993, village code requires that the village manager advertise for and receive sealed bids for any purchases of goods or services costing at least $5,000, which must then be approved by the Village Board. But the change approved on Monday will increase Village Manager Joe La Margo’s authority for purchases up to $19,999. Approval of the Board of Trustees would be Photo by Anthony Caciopo required for any expenditures of at Word continues to spread about a brand-new game invented by two local least $20,000, which would also fifth-graders, a game that is being sold at Target stores nationwide. Ald. have to go through the formal Bob Basso, Ward 2, displays his personal, autographed copy of “Ship of bid process.

Treasures” during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. He praised the game’s The new ordinance also increasinventors, Olivia Wasilewski and Brynna Siewers (who were not present) es the authorization power of most of Palos East Elementary School. The girls are profiled on page 1 of this department heads from $3,500 week’s Regional News. to $5,000. The village manager police department and fire depart- ly to approve the request from would be able to authorize the ment,” said Ald. Jeff Key, Ward race co-founder Mel Diab, owner finance director to approve spend1. “It’s very well-attended.” of Running For Kicks, 7158 W. ing between $5,000 and $10,000.

Pekau voiced his opposition Long-distance runners will 127th St. hit the streets again in Palos A public hearing will be held at to the part of the new ordinance Heights for the annual Southwest 6:15 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Recreation giving the finance director more Half-Marathon, which will take Center to provide information authority, saying all directors place Sunday, May 6, 2018. This about the proposed 123rd Street should be treated the same. will be the event’s 11th year and roadway improvements between Village staff had recommendthe City Council voted unanimous- Harlem and 76th Avenue. ed the changes, and they were

Meeting

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Revoked license Antwan M. Riley, 46, of Calumet City, was charged with driving with a revoked license at 7:15 p.m. Oct. 6, in the 11900 block of South 80th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without headlights when necessary. He is due in court on Nov. 9.

Suspended license John Aubrey Dellert, 35, of Palos Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:47 a.m. Oct. 5, in the 10700 block of West 131st Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding, and received local adjudication tickets for possession of 4.7 grams of cannabis, and possession of drug

Council

Continued from Page 1 spent on technology,” said Basso, nodding toward cameras and audio equipment of Palos Heights TV Channel 4, which were used to record Tuesday’s meeting at the Rec Center.

“The hard part is all that technology, all that small wiring,” echoed Clifford, referring to the updated operations that Channel 4 will have in the remodeled room, including remote cameras.

“It’ll be nice to get in there, nice to get something new,” said Basso.

In other news from the meeting, Mayor Bob Straz reminded community residents that an e-waste recycling day will be held Saturday.

See the Community Notes brief on page 8 of today’s Regional News for more information.

The Halloween-themed “Touch a Truck and Treat” event for children and families takes place this year from 5:30 to 7:30 Oct. 26 in the parking lot at the community pool behind City Hall, 7607 W. College Dr. “We usually have construction vehicles and vehicles from the

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Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Having a go at the new game, “Ship of Treasures,” are (from left) Rob Szklanecki, Palos East principal; Olivia Wasilewski, Brynna Siewers and their teacher, Julie McNamara.

girls explained. “If you land on a cannonball, you explode and lose your next turn.”

The game made of plastic and resembles the deck and hull of a ship, with top-loading compartments in which each player secretly conceals his or her treasures and cannonballs at the beginning of play. Each player creates a private map on a dry-erase card of where they’ve planted the items.

Rolls of the dice determine the direction the pirate figurines move about the deck, encountering the hidden treasures or the hidden cannonballs.

“Wild six!” shouts Brynna as she takes her turn with the dice during a demonstration.

“The sky is clear. You can chart a new course. Move in any direction you want,” says Olivia, reading from a card she has drawn.

“Ship of Treasures” is recommended for players eight-yearsof-age and older. As many as four people can play at one time.

Principal Mr. Szklanecki and teacher Mrs. McNamara tried their hand at the game with the girls during the demonstration.

“Are you peeking?” Olivia said to her principal as she was setting up her treasures and cannonballs.

The girls are in ALPS at Palos East, the Accelerated Learning Program for Students. They’ve been in the same class for three consecutive years and are friends outside of school, too.

Students from both Palos East and West Elementary Schools made their parents, teachers and classmates proud last November when they won major awards in several categories at YIC. In addition to Brynna’s and Olivia’s grand prize win, Bella Narciso and Johnny Pempek were runners

up in the junior category for their game, “Seastack.” Madeleine Niemiec and Evelyn Dalton earned the People’s Choice Award for their game, “Creativity Glue.”

As grand prize winners, Olivia and Brynna began a year-long mentorship—working hand-inhand with experts from Target and Pressman Toys on prototypes, packaging and more to perfect “Ship of Treasures.” The girls even traveled to Minnesota and New York City as part of the process.

A portion of the sales proceeds from the game will be donated to Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago in memory of Sophie Shields, who attended Palos East.

An all-school assembly was held last Friday, celebrating the achievement with a pirate-themed spirit day in honor of their game hitting Target shelves earlier this month. News crews visited the assembly and featured the girls later that day on TV. “Lots of class time, lots of (sacrificed) recesses,” said McNamara about the creation of the game.

“We followed the inventive process in class. They brainstormed, they imagined it. They drew a rough-draft sketch and Skyped with Nick Metzler, a two-time winner of YIC who also had a game in stores.”

“As educators, it’s our dream to engage kids in learning so much that they want to do it outside of school, that it’s something they’re excited about,” said Szklanecki.

“The hours they put into it, it’s a love for learning, a love for being creative and critical thinking beyond the school walls.”

And, as Olivia puts it, “We’re hoping it’s going to be the new “Monopoly!’”

building so all attendees could hear the proceedings. A wireless microphone was passed around in an effort to give an opportunity for all those who wished to speak.

Some in the crowd stated they didn’t have a chance to use the microphone.

The October meeting was scheduled for the 9th, postponed until the 16th and postponed again until the 23rd as the board continues to search for a place to meet.

“We’ve gone in good faith to any public-access place (to hold a meeting) and we’ve been turned down,” said Supervisor Schumann.

By law, the meeting place must be within Palos Township borders.

Schumann said among the many places the board has attempted to secure include the Green Hills Library and Moraine Valley Community College. The library reportedly has activities

already planned for many dates and the college turned the board down.

“I’ve even tried to pay places. I’ve tried to find a place at minimal cost” without success, she said.

The town halls at many municipalities within Palos Township don’t hold enough people, the supervisor said.

Palos Township government provides a variety of services to all or parts of Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth.

Schumann said that one of the solutions the board may attempt is to seek legal permission to hold the meeting at a facility outside township boundaries.

“We’re back to the drawing board,” she said.

Updates will be posted at www. palostownship.org.

already approved by the board Finance Committee. Finance Director Annmarie Mampe pointed out at the meeting that raising the threshold needed for a sealed bid process to $20,000 brings Orland Park in line with state statutes, which have been in place since 2005.

In response to trustees’ questions, Mampe said the moves should save the village money because preparing the requests for proposals is expensive, and not cost-effective for relatively small projects.

“To go out to bid for something costs staff time, and us money,” agreed Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich, chair of the finance committee. Village officials noted that they will still be seeking multiple price quotes to get the

best price for expenditures of less than $20,000.

Dodge stated his support for the move, along with a light-hearted warning to La Margo. “As they say in technology projects, there needs to be one throat to choke, which is a metaphor, not anything more,” said Dodge. “But Joe, you’re going to be on the hook for this, so if you start delegating authority, ultimately it is all you.”

“We’re going to see the bills anyway, so if we do see a problem, there will be accountability,” said Trustee Dan Calandriello.

The board approved the changes 5-1. Trustee Patricia Gira was absent, and Pekau said he only voted against it because he opposed giving the finance director more authority than the other department heads.

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Contestants a-buzzin’ at annual Orland spelling bee

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

Southwest News-Herald photo by Tim Hadac

Tim Maher (right) and co-captain Bob Wojtalewicz share a moment at a recent book signing.

Mud, blood and thud: new book relives gritty glory of St. Rita football champs ‘3 Yards and a Cloud of Dust’ now available

By Tim Hadac In an era when multi-millionaire athletes sit out games for reasons like “unspecified soreness” and “stiff neck,” Chicago-area sports personality Tim Maher has written a true tale about some of the most rugged young men anywhere: the City champion 1970 St. Rita Mustangs football team.

Maher, a co-captain of that legendary squad, has penned and self-published “3 Yards and a Cloud of Dust,” a 200-plus page book newly available in paperback for $14.95 at ChicagoCatholicLeagueFootball.com.

“I’ve been thinking about writing this book for years, and I finally did it. Hey, I’m a guy who can’t spell ‘cat’ and yet now I’m a published author,” Maher joked during a recent book signing at Bookie’s New and Used Books, 10324 S. Western. “Seriously, though, this book is a perfect Christmas gift for the thousands of men who—as teenagers—played football in the Chicago Catholic League, as well as thousands more who watched from the stands.”

While some fans of Chicago Catholic League football history know of the storied squad—which amazingly went from 0-9 in 1968 to 9-2-1 in 1970—few, other than the players themselves, recall the details.

But Maher, along with a handful of his teammates who are all now 64-year-olds scattered across

the Southwest Side, the southwest suburbs and beyond, brings it all back: from the brutal summer practice sessions in Michigan to three November victories at Soldier Field over tough CCL opponents (Fenwick, Loyola and Leo) to a December Prep Bowl triumph over Lane Tech before a Soldier Field crowd of 65,745.

St. Rita alumni—and other Catholic high school graduates--will smile as they read descriptions of the mud, blood and thuds in the brick-walled tight space at St. Rita’s home field near 64th and Claremont—typically a path to glory for Mustang teams, often a dead-end to defeat for opposing squads.

The book brings back recollections of grit, of trials by fire, of coaches being tough on players as they turned boys into men— teaching them how to overcome adversity, how to be hard but fair, and more.

“We didn’t have what [high school] football players have today. After a double-session practice in 100-degree heat, we’d get two salt tablets. Not like today-not bathed in water, not chugging down Gatorade. We had papaya juice—and it was great because it had grass, blood, snots, everything in it. You drank it. It had ice in it,” Maher chuckled.

And so it goes in the book, less of a warm and fuzzy stroll down memory lane and more of a gritty grind down an alley.

In chronological fashion, Maher and others relive each game of the 1970 season. Included are hand-written game notes and black-and-white photos that offer a glimpse into a time when football was often more fight than finesse, when the sport was part bare-knuckled brawl.

As he has been for years—as a

sports promoter, radio personality and more—Maher is an unabashed fan of Chicago Catholic League football. In “3 Yards” he tips his cap to the states of Texas, Ohio, California and Florida—long known for their powerhouse prep football teams. But he adds that if any schools from those states want to play “a real game of football,” they should contact the CCL. “We will play you at your stadium, in your parking lot, in an alley, in a cornfield, at a beach,” Maher wrote. “Makes no difference to us. We will show up.”

Maher is a South Side native who grew up at 5417 S. Racine, across the street from Sherman Park, where as a boy he wore the uniform of the Visitation Ramblers—butting heads with such Southwest Side grid powers as Queen of the Universe and St. Mary Star of the Sea Maher dedicated the book to his mother, Mary Jean, and his father, John, a 1944 St. Rita graduate and football player who joined the Marines and earned a Purple Heart fighting on Okinawa.

One of the well-wishers at the book signing was Bob Wojtalewicz, co-captain of the 1970 St. Rita championship team.

“We ain’t seen each other in 35 years, but I love him to this day,” Maher said. “That’s one great thing about the Catholic League—you hate each other when you’re there on the field; but after that you discover that you’ve forged a bond, a kind of brotherhood, in a way, that lasts for years. You shake hands with a man from the Catholic League, you know you’ve shaken the hand of a man of honor—a man whose word is his bond.”

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Workers clear debris from wettest October day

A crew from the Illinois Dept. of Transportation has already made progress clearing a fallen tree off 127th Street near 74th Avenue in Palos Heights the morning after Saturday’s torrential rains. It was the wettest October day in recorded history, as reported in Chicago by the National Weather Service, and the greater Palos area likely got socked with the same amount of rain—4.19 inches.

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The word “innocuous” wasn’t as harmless as its definition would suggest, because it was the downfall of one competitor in the 39th Annual Orland Park Open Spelling Bee, where people ages eight and up competed for trophies and ribbons.

“Where else will you see people of all ages competing on a level playing field against each other,” said Dr. Bill Smith, the founder of the family-friendly contest held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church of Orland Park.

The church, at 13401 S. Wolf Road, co-sponsors the competition with the village of Orland Park.

“I really admire the people who can stand up there and do it,” said Pastor Scott Estler. “I wore out a few dictionaries before spellcheck came along,” he joked, as the youngest age group, from 8 to 10 years old, started things off. As their numbers dwindled, the older age groups joined them; first, middle-schoolers and then high-schoolers and adults.

Smith said that in all, 65 spellers competed, including several past champions.

The top three of each age category won trophies, and ribbons went to the top dozen or so.

Smith, a retired school superintendent, said he first got the idea of having a spelling bee in 1976, the bicentennial year, from a story in one of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books. She told of an “all-town spelling bee” held one cold winter in De Smet, South Dakota, before it was even a state.

“I liked the idea of an intergenerational activity,” said Smith.

“The first one I held was in Oak Lawn. Only 34 spellers came, and two people were stone-deaf, and two others were in wheelchairs, ages 84 and 85.”

“It’s been working ever since.”

“One of the ideas behind this was to bring back the warm and fuzzy, small-town community feel of Orland Park,” said village Trustee Kathy Fenton, who served as a judge along with fellow Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich.

“Some people think that there is only one winner. But all of you are winners because you came up and gave it a try. You are the brave ones,” said Fenton.

The eventual first-place winner of the 8-10 year-old category was Enzo Restivo, 10, a fifth-grader at Navajo Hills School in Palos Heights, followed by Emilee Colton of Orland Park in second place and Kasandra Baylosis of Bloomingdale.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Enzo, who was competing against adults at the end.

James Tan, 13, of Orland Park, an eighth-grader at Palos South Middle School, won first in the youth category for ages 11 and up, with Brendan Born, of Mokena, coming second, and Ashley Philip, a seventh-grader at Century Junior High in Orland Park, earning third.

The overall winner was Steve Lange of Orland Park, who had to spell “approbation” to take home the trophy. He also had to spell “innocuous,” which second-place winner Anita Phifer missed. Phifer, who has been blind since birth, has competed in the bee several times before, but not since 2004.

“I’m glad I got the words I did, because there were about three I wouldn’t have been able to spell.” said Lange.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Emilee Colton of Orland Park, who won second-place in the 8-10 year-old category, spells a word during the 39th Annual Orland Park Open Spelling Bee, while Enzo Restivo, 10, of Palos Heights, waits his turn. He took home the first-place trophy in the same category, and they both outlasted some of the adults in the competition.

James Tan of Orland Park receives his first-place trophy and congratulations from founder Dr. Bill Smith at the 39th Annual Orland Park Open Spelling Bee held Sunday at the Presbyterian Church of Orland Park.

Adult winners of the 39th Annual Orland Park Open Spelling Bee pause for a photo with Orland Park trustees Kathy Fenton (left) and Carole Griffin Ruzich (at right), who judged the competition. The winners are Steve Lange (1st) of Orland Park; Anita Phifer (2nd), of Chicago’s Scottsdale neighborhood (center) and Melanie Mobley (3rd), of Rolling Meadows.

Earlier in the competition, he was given the word “hoyden,” which he admitted he never heard of, but he took a shot and got it right. From the looks of the crowd, most other people hadn’t heard the word either, which is defined as a boisterous girl.

Words like “paczki” and “vicissitudes” were the downfall of others.

“It really is the luck of the draw,” said Lange, who has competed in the bee a few times but has never won.

OPINION

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Rauner sings same old ‘blame Madigan’ song Last week, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign fund transferred $4.45 million to the Illinois Republican Party to bankroll a new effort to focus voters’ attention on House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

The state party unveiled its “2018 Madigan Retirement Plan,” which it claimed was designed to “specifically target members of the Illinois House and Senate who empower their political boss, Mike Madigan.”

The party said the governor’s money would supply “unprecedented support to local GOP organizations by providing innovative grassroots tools, enhanced digital and data integration, and targeted support for local Republican candidates in an effort to defeat Democrats at every level who empower their party leader, Mike Madigan.”

A few things are going on here. First, “Blame Madigan” has been Rauner’s main theme song since the 2014 campaign. This is a continuation of that effort. It has worked in the past, so they’re betting it’ll work again.

Second, talking about Madigan means he can deflect attention from his own problems.

And that brings us to the third reason. The governor is being criticized loudly and harshly by members of his own party for signing HB40 into law, which legalized taxpayer-funded abortions.

Shoveling some cash out the door, or at the very least holding the cash out there as a potential carrot, might help calm some tempers. Running it through the state party means there are no direct Rauner fingerprints on the money, so accepting it gives Republican candidates and organizations some deniability. Not much, but some. They can just say the new cash in their accounts is all about defeating that bad ol’ Madigan.

The governor’s campaign operation long ago successfully injected the “Madigan Question” into just about every significant political race. Pretty much all Democratic candidates and incumbents are now asked how they plan to remain independent of the House Speaker, or if they support term limiting him out of office.

And they are asked that question just about everywhere they go.

It’s inescapable, and botching the answer can have serious consequences.

But a new candidate question has emerged since Rauner signed HB40. Republicans are now being asked whether they’re supporting Gov. Rauner’s reelection.

When Christian County Republican Party Chairman Seth McMillan announced he would run against Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) last week, he was asked where he stood on the intra-party schism. According to the Decatur Herald & Review, McMillan said he would support whoever won the primary and stated, “Right now, I support the governor’s re-election.”

OK, so he’s with the governor, which is good news for Rauner, but those questions wouldn’t even have been asked before the HB40 explosion.

Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) was asked during a local radio talk show last week whether he was endorsing Rauner’s reelection.

“Asking me, ‘Would I still support the governor?’ I’d have to know who’s running,” Brady said, later clarifying that the governor hadn’t yet asked for his endorsement.

As the numerous Republican legislative primaries start heating up between incumbents and others supported by the establishment and those backed by conservative activist Dan Proft and his cohorts the Rauner questions will naturally become more frequent.

And if Gov. Rauner winds up facing state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) or somebody else in the Republican primary, questions about where folks stand will be everywhere, constant and inescapable.

And that means some Republicans are going to be put into a trick bag. Most Republicans with far-right primary opponents can’t embrace the governor, for obvious reasons. And if they embrace Rauner’s primary opponent they could risk losing out on the so-called “Retire Madigan” money. Attempting to remain neutral comes with its own likely risks.

The Democrats barely used Rauner as an issue in targeted legislative races last year. But that likely won’t be repeated next year as Rauner’s polling numbers continue to slide ever downward.

As I’ve told you before, once it became clear to the Democrats that there could be no budget deal with the governor, the plan was to drag him down to a point where he was almost as unpopular as Speaker Madigan. That would put Rauner’s reelection in peril as well as harm Republican legislative incumbents and the Democrats’ GOP challengers.

So, Republicans will undoubtedly be put on the spot with questions next fall about whether they can remain independent of an unpopular governor with a reputation as a control freak who backs that up with a fat wallet.

What goes around comes around, I suppose.

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RICH MILLER

Carrigan needs to resign AFL-CIO presidency I thought the days of union bullies were gone.

But when I read Mike Carrigan’s attack against Hanah Jubeh, a senior advisor in the Chris Kennedy campaign for Illinois Governor, I realized bullies are alive and well.

Carrigan is the “President” of the AFL-CIO, the biggest union in Illinois. He’s backing Kennedy’s rival in the March Democratic primary contest, billionaire J.B. Pritzker.

Last week in the AFL-CIO newsletter, Carrigan asserted Kennedy’s campaign is “stumbling” and blamed Jubeh. Carrigan wrote, incredulously, “many people, especially in the Illinois labor movement, are seriously questioning her abilities to manage statewide campaigns.”

Pause here for a moment. Carrigan is backing Pritzker. Why does he care if Jubeh is doing a bad job? Isn’t that what he should want?

Or, maybe, it’s about something else. Jubeh is a woman and a minority. Her parents are immigrants from the Holy Land, like my own, where Jesus was born.

I’ve covered politics in Chicago and Illinois for more than 40 years and I’ve seen a lot of ugly political attacks. This is right up there.

What it really says is that Pritzker’s campaign is in trouble. Pritzker is doling out a lot of cash to politicians. Pritzker may have support of political leaders, but Kennedy has the masses. I think voters see Kennedy as the stronger challenger to the failed policies of

RAY HANANIA Gov. Bruce Rauner.

If this were a Hollywood battle, Carrigan would already have been drummed out of his job. His personal attack against Jubeh is a disgrace to the integrity of the AFL-CIO. Unions are important, especially when they have good leaders. When I worked at the Chicago Sun-Times, I was proud my newspaper union was part of the AFL-CIO. Any work I do for campaigns demands I use a union printer and proudly display a “union bug.”

Being a union member made me as proud as I feel as a veteran, serving active duty during the Vietnam War. As a progressive who stands up for the rights of minorities, women and immigrants, as well as hard-working Americans, Kennedy was quick to recognize the ugliness of Carrigan’s attack. Carrigan’s comments have the historic stain of sexism and racism, too.

“It’s a disgraceful, egregious display of sexism that has no place in our politics, and it’s a glaring example of why people in our

state desperately want to rid this system of insiders who stand by and let such bullying occur,” Kennedy wrote.

“If this were a supporter of mine, I would condemn his behavior. In the very least, I’d demand that he apologize because for me, this race is about more than politics. It’s about bringing integrity back to our political system and bringing real leadership back to our state government. But J.B. Pritzker and his campaign have stood silent when they could have stood up to the establishment.”

Attacking Jubeh doesn’t help Pritzker. It only raises questions about Pritzker and suggests Kennedy must really be doing well if his foes have to stoop so low.

It says even more about the AFL-CIO, which asserts “Our power lies with the many and diverse people we represent in a multitude of workplaces and in our ability to affect change.”

Who does the AFL-CIO really represent?

The working people or the highly paid leadership and the wealthy insiders?

Carrigan must apologize. If he doesn’t, the AFL-CIO board and members should act. If Pritzker were any kind of a real leader, he would publicly distance himself from this kind of ugly mudslinging.

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

Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

READERS WRITE Repeal of beverage tax only the start of reforms needed

Dear Editor, A taxpayer revolt has taken place in Cook County. The outrage wasn’t just about soda but a mandate against the repressive effects of cumulative taxation policies burdening the welfare of hard working families throughout Cook County. It was a forceful message sent by taxpayers to President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newslet- County Board of Commissioners that the Sweetened Beverage ter, and CapitolFax.com.

Tax was simply egregious and intolerable.

Yes, the Beverage Tax is now

repealed but Cook County taxpayers must continue to let their voices be heard. You must hold President Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board accountable during the upcoming 2018 Budget Process (which begins on October 23) and discourage the decades’ long practice of solely raising new taxes instead of employing structural spending reforms.

My fellow commissioners and I, along with President Preckwinkle and her administration, must make the necessary reforms and reduce government spending. It will require the same hardened political will of the Cook County Commissioners who repealed the Beverage

Tax to find reductions to the 2018 Budget rather than find new ways to squeeze additional revenue from the pockets of Cook County taxpayers.

Because of the Beverage Tax repeal victory, the County Board will have the opportunity to work with President Preckwinkle and her administration to help them find roughly $200 Million in reductions from her proposed $5.36 Billion 2018 Budget which, it is important to note, comes with a skyrocketing $500 Million increase above the current 2017 Budget.

Fortunately for taxpayers, there is little chance that the property tax levy, sales tax, or the service tax will be raised,

as the county code was amended in November 2016 stating there can be no consideration of raising any of those taxes until January 2020.

It is a remarkable day when the ‘Will of the People’ wins out over the tax and spend approach we find all too often throughout government. I want to again thank the taxpayers of Cook County for standing up and making your voices heard.

This unprecedented victory is yours.

Commissioner Sean M. Morrison 17th District, Cook County

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Crisis Center promotes awareness of domestic violence

By Barbara Politano CCSS Auxiliary

Society may assume that domestic violence between partners happens to low-income or non-educated individuals.

The fact is there are victims with post-graduate degrees who become victims of abuse. Domestic violence occurs in every economic level, in all cultures, genders, races and religions.

Furthermore, some of those who do have the courage to eventually leave may go as far as filing an order of protection, go to court, but then drop the case. They may do this many times. Every case is different.

So how does the Crisis Center for South Suburbia (CCSS) help these victims of abuse?

The main mission is to give them safe haven and to advise and guide them toward taking control of their lives. The victim’s first step may begin with a call to the CCSS 24hr. hotline at 708-429-SAFE (7233). They will be interviewed to determine if their situation warrants emergency shelter.

If admitted, she (and her children) are assigned to a communal bedroom after determining she has no drugs, alcohol or weapons in her possession. They will be given free room and board, as well as clothing and personal articles, if necessary. While at the shelter (a maximum of 30-60 days) they must attend counseling sessions and commit to a shared schedule of cleaning, cooking, etc. The children are given counseling and may be sent to a local school while at the shelter.

If the women want legal counseling, they are assigned to a court advocate who helps them through the process of filing an order of protection.

When clients are ready to leave the shelter, and if they are eligible for transitional housing, they may be allowed to rent one of the apartments managed by the CCSS until they can find a permanent residence.

In addition to clients served at the shelter, the CCSS has counselors at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen

Park. They screen patients in the E.R., obstetrics and post-natal departments for possible victims of domestic violence.

Although most of the CCSS services (which are free) are designed to help individuals who have already experienced abuse, there is also a Fresh Start program managed by prevention specialists. It is designed to reach children before they become victims.

Special classes are held in local high schools and elementary schools by the CCSS specialists to educate young people about appropriate relationships. It is explained in detail that regardless of what they see at home or on TV, it is not OK to hit, verbally abuse or bully another person.

They are educated to understand the consequences for their future if they try to exert control over, or mistreat, another person.

Most likely, men will express their denial that not all domestic violence victims are women. The answer is yes, that’s true. Actually, only

77 percent are women. The CCSS also has a program for men called CHOICES, a 26week education and therapy group mandated by the courts and designed to help batterers end the cycle of violence.

The successful operation of the CCSS would not be possible without the support of so many people who are passionate about the cause. That includes its 40 staff members, its volunteer board of directors and 250 men and women who volunteer their time at the shelter or at their two Neat Repeats resale shops.

Although the services of the CCSS are mostly funded by government grants, also important are donors and annual fundraising events such as the Heart to Heart Dinner Dance, the Diane Masters Cup Golf Outing, a Bavarian festival, and the DV Dance for Awareness.

A large source of CCSS revenue comes from the Neat Repeat shops located in Worth and Orland Park. Recently Continued on page 5

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Vito & Nick’s II holds grand opening in Hickory Hills Vito & Nick’s II, which reopened this summer under new ownership after the death of its longtime owner, held its grand opening this week at the Hickory Palos shopping center in Hickory Hills.

“They did a great job refurbishing the restaurant,” said Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley after cutting the ribbon celebrating the grand opening Monday afternoon.

“I appreciate the new owners keeping the name, which was associated with the best thin crust pizza in the area,” he said.

“The pizza might be better than it was before,” he said.

Vito & Nick’s is located at 9644 S. Roberts Road in the shopping center. It was purchased from longtime owner Mick Martire’s daughter, who inherited the pizzeria when her dad died. He had owned Vito & Nick’s for 17 years.

The restaurant has no affiliation with Vito & Nick’s at 84th and Pulaski in Chicago.

“It’s a nice place to bring the family, everyone here is so nice,” said Phyllis Majka, president of The Hills Chamber of Commerce.

The new owners invested heavily in updating and freshening the restaurant. Among the renovations was new Edison lighting, an open floor plan and a complete redesign of the graphics and artwork. New flat screen TVs, increased seating and an area designated specifically for video gaming and slots were also added.

One of the key things the owners didn’t do was change the pizza ovens. The Blodgett ovens have pizza stones that have been seasoned over the years. Those stones

and the dough made several times a week produce the restaurant’s famous crispy, thin-crust pizza.

“The owners are committed to the highest quality ingredients. We use locally produced cheese and sausage made within 15 miles of the store. We bring in the mozzarella cheese in five-pound blocks and grind it in-house to maintain freshness,” said Cayla Bates, one of the new managers.

Each pizza is made by hand and baked between 450 and 475 degrees to create that crisp crust and evenly melted cheese, she said.

There is close to one pound of sausage on the large sausage pizza.

“I’ve been coming here for years,” said local resident Glen Maly, enjoying the grand opening pizza. “The food is phenomenal.

It’s 100 times better than it was before and it was pretty good before.”

A new specialty is the NIC Pizza, which was named best specialty pizza at a pizza contest conducted this summer by the Burbank Park District.

The pizza was created by chef Nic and features grilled chicken, crispy bacon, balsamic caramelized onions and crushed garlic.

“It’s tasty but a little different,” said Nic. “The ingredients make a nice pizza.”

Besides pizza, Vito & Nick’s II offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches and pasta dishes. It also has a full bar.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and offers dine-in or carry outs. Delivery will be offered at a later date.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday,

BOB BONG from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

For information, call 708-4302800.

New eateries open at Chicago Ridge Mall Three new food shops have opened at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Cinnabon’s, a pastry shop specializing in cinnamon rolls, has returned to the shopping center at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge. Other treats include cupcakes.

Also now open is Doc Popcorn, which features fresh-popped kettle corn. Doc Popcorn offers free samples daily. The snack can be salty or sweet and can be purchased in refillable tins.

Joining Doc Popcorn is Dippin’ Dots, an ice cream shop that features tiny beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice products.

Doc Popcorn and Dippin’ Dots are located in the mall’s center court.

Magnolia Design grand opening in Orland Park Magnolia Design & Consign sells new and used furniture, quality accessories and décor at 15445 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park.

Photo by Bob Bong

Village officials, chamber representatives and employees help cut the ribbon at Monday’s grand opening of Vito & Nick’s II in Hickory Hills.

The store sells new goods or offers people the chance to sell unwanted items on consignment. It bills itself as an alternative to estate sales, garage sales and Craig’s List.

The store held its grand opening on Tuesday.

For hours and information, call the store at 708-789-7190.

Marco’s Pizza coming to Oak Lawn Marco’s Pizza is now hiring for its new location coming to 10912 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn’s Stony Creek Promenade North shopping center. It’s the former Pie Five location.

The franchised pizzeria offers pizzas, salads, subs and cheesy bread. It will offer delivery and carryout service. An opening is planned for later this month or early in November.

The company was founded by Italian immigrant Pasquale Giam-

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

Orland Park Chicago Trust Co Tr to Corcoran Douglas, 8749 W 143rd St, $175,000; Obradovic Peter G to Wernet Patricia A, 9211 138th Pl, $325,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Davis Earnest Jr, 15130 75th Ct, Unit #10, $160,000; Giampietro Vincenza Tr to Abuisneineh Rami, 15542 Innsbrook Dr, $270,000; Leigh Joseh to Oberheu Danielle T, 9133 Sutton Ct, Unit #86, $182,000; Paradiso Robert J to Klaus Terry W, 10651 Hollow Tree Rd, $270,000;

Sizemore Robert A Jr Tr RK 1 Trust to Frankiewicz Jill L, 8837 131st Pl, $226,000; Sullivan James O to Ho Wingman, 8908 Clearview Dr, Unit #8908, $235,000; First Midwest Bk Tr 19573 to Heritage Manor Apartments LLC, 7438 Sycamore Ct, $1,143,000; First Midwest Bk Tr 5101 to Heritage Manor Apts LLC, 7438 Willowood Ct, $1,143,000; First Midwest Bk Trust 5263 to Heritage Manor Apts LLC, 15109 Catalina Dr, $1,143,000; Ramirez Nancy to Ramirez Andres, 11215 Marley Brook Ct, $225,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Iwaniec Marcin, 14605 Oakley St, $295,000; Loreop Steven to Lisek Christopher, 7713 Sycamore Dr, $342,000; Hayes David B to Cleto Maria E, 15257 Coventry Ct, $270,000;

CHAMBER CORNER Orland Chamber to host membership events The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership meeting will be held from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia.

The chamber’s Brews with the Board will be held from 5 to 6 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 30 at Twin Peaks, 16154 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. Registration is needed for this event. Chamber members can share an afternoon brew with a board member. The informal gathering is an opportunity to network with a member or members of the chamber board of directors.

For more information, call the chamber office at (708) 349-2972.

Palos Area Chamber sets ‘business after hours’ The next Business After Hours sponsored by the Palos Area Chamber (PAC) will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at CNB Bank & Trust, 12727 S. Ridgeland Ave. Organizers say the event is an excellent opportunity to finish the business day with other PAC members and grow one’s circle of contacts. The event is free to members. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served.

Call the PAC office at (708) 480-3025 by October 20 to RSVP.

GUEST COMMENTARY Continued from page 4 named by Family Time Magazine among the Top Ten Resale Shops for its quality merchandise and boutique atmosphere, it continues to expand its operations.

In 2009 the CCSS Auxiliary was initiated by a small group of volunteers to promote more awareness throughout the south and southwest suburbs, and to increase revenue through fundraising activities that directly benefit the victims served by the CCSS. As a fundraising arm of the CCSS, the Auxiliary members meet quarterly at the Palos Heights Public Library.

Membership is open to anyone dedicated to the cause.

The organization’s Walk Against Domestic Violence is held annually at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights during

August. Tag Days are held each October at local Jewel-Osco stores, where men and women volunteers spread awareness and collect donations. Each April, a Legend Luncheon is held at the Palos Country Club.

What began 35 years ago in an old farmhouse in Palos Hills, where 19 clients, staff and volunteers shared a single bathroom, today the CCSS is housed in a 35-bed facility in Tinley Park. It includes counseling offices, a multi-purpose room, a children’s playroom, administration offices and a computer room. In that span of time, the CCSS has helped more than 58,000 victims navigate the cycle of abuse in their lives.

For more information, visit crisisctr.org or call (708) 4297255.

Valentine Michael Joseph Jr to Czerwonka Jolanta, 15753 Ravinia Ave, Unit #157532N, $144,500; Flynn Douglas M to Nagel Joseph W Jr, 17754 New Hampshire Ct, Unit #132, $205,000; Chandler Blanche M Tr to Peace Renovation & Design Inc, 10257 Hyacinth Ct, $137,000; Zawadzki Glen to Crabbe Carolyn, 16431 S 118th Pl, $58,000; Maloney Martin to Bozzi Frank Anthony Tr, 14043 Marilyn Ter, $575,000; Vallone Michael M to Ideis Tarik, 11209 Cameron Pkwy, $170,000; Lehnerer Michael C Tr to Czajka Tomasz, 15530 Lakeside Dr, $467,500; Hoffman Scott M to Wemple Kimberly K, 13734 S Logan Dr, $310,000.

Palos Heights Fieroh Jonathan Kent to Lom-

bardi Katharine, 12513 S 70th Ave, $220,000; Verson Joan to Anderson Michael K Tr, 7800 Foresthill Ln, Unit #304C, $175,000; Hanieh Mohammad Osama to Mulica Slawomir, 12247 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #12W2, $200,000; Brazeau Keith A to Stamos George, 13007 S Moody Ave, $331,500.

Palos Park Aguinaga Jeffrey A to Cartensen Derek, 10800 Ridgewood Dr, $505,000; Kolodziej Thomas D to Sauseda Rita E, 9122 123rd St, $450,000; Petrella Vincent J to Woods Michael, 12601 80th Ave, $430,000; Hall Barbara Tr to Ewell Susan Tr, 9739 E Mill Dr, Unit #E1L12, $148,000.

marco in 1978 in Oregon, Ohio. It now has more than 800 locations in more than 30 states, Puerto Rico, India and the Bahamas.

It was voted the favorite pizza company in America by consumers in a Market Force study earlier this year.

It will be the second Marco’s Pizza in the south suburbs. A store opened earlier at 2010 183rd St. in Homewood.

Kernel Sweetooth to close Frankfort location Kernel Sweetooth, a snack and sweets shop, has announced that it will be closing its Frankfort location later this month after 10 years.

The shop at 11 S. White St. in the Trolley Barn building will close on Tuesday, Oct. 24. A second Kernel Sweetooth location at 17258 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park will remain open.

Attempts to reach the owners

were not returned, but the shop posted a notice Oct. 10 on its Facebook page that its lease was not being renewed. Owners Gary and Debbie Kovarik said they were looking for a new rental space in downtown Frankfort and hoped to reopen.

The stores were known for their gourmet popcorn in eight flavors, hand-dipped ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice, homemade chocolates, gourmet caramel apples, candy and other sweet treats.

The shops are open seven days a week. Fall/winter hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For information, call the Tinley store at 708-444-7677.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 16)

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

RATES APR POINTS 3.875 3.920 0 3.250 3.305 0 4.125 4.180 0

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 3.990 4.011 0 3.375 3.411 0 3.375 3.428 0

30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 3.750 3.862 0 3.500 3.655 0 3.000 3.197 0

30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR 3.875 3.9777 3.625 3.7340 3.250 3.3900

United Trust Bank (as of October 16)

Prospect Savings Bank (as of October 17)

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of October 16)

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Orland Park Police to collect unused drugs DEATH NOTICES The public is invited to turn in expired, unwanted or unused pharmaceutical drugs and overthe-counter medications to the Orland Park Police Department (OPPD) for the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the police station, 15100 South Ravinia Avenue.

Unused drugs are a potential source of supply for illegal consumption and pose an unacceptable risk to public health and safety, said police department officials OPPD coordinates a cooperative effort with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in an effort to bring national focus to the issue of pharmaceutical controlled substance abuse.

“This is a great public service that helps to keep unwanted drugs out of the wrong hands,” said Trustee Dan Calandriello, chair of the village’s Public Safety Committee. “Residents can turn in the drugs they no longer need and have peace of mind that the drugs will be disposed of in a safe and legal manner.”

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service is free of charge. Syringes, sharps, needles, glass containers, any type of liquids or illegal drugs will not be accepted.

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Initiative addresses a crucial public safety and public health issue. According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 6.4 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs. The study shows that a majority of abused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take-Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths.

Since the DEA’s creation of the Drug Take-Back Day in 2010, more than four tons of prescription drugs have been safely collected nationally.

“This is one way our department seeks to combat the drug issue in our community and the region,” said Police Chief Tim McCarthy. “I encourage everyone to go through their cabinets for expired or unwanted drugs. People should

HEALTH BEAT Orland Township offers flu shots through Oct. 30 Flu shots are available every Monday from 3 to 6:00 p.m. as well as every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the offices of Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park.

The immunizations will be available through Monday, Oct. 30. The township runs monthly immunizations clinics as well.

More information about both services may be obtained by visiting www.orlandtownship.org or

calling (708) 403-4222.

The township took flu shot immunizations to the streets Oct. 14 with a drive-thru vaccination clinic. The fourth annual event was held amid heavy rains for the second consecutive year but a strong turnout was reported by event organizers.

“Influenza can be a very serious disease, especially in infants and children and people ages 65 and older,” said Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.“It’s important for people to protect themselves against the flu. The drive-thru clin-

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never throw away or dump old drugs down the sink or flush them down the toilet.”

“In Orland Park, we collected 200 pounds during our April drug take-back,” said Lt. Eric Rossi.

“Since starting the program in 2012, the Orland Park Police Department has collected approximately 5,000 pounds of unwanted or expired prescription drugs,” he said. “This prevents misuse and avoids contaminating our lakes, streams and rivers.”

In addition to the twice-yearly Drug Take-Back Days, OPPD offers a year-round collection, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the station.

Medications are not accepted at the police station on holidays.

Liquid drugs, aerosol medications and hypodermic needles and syringes are not accepted.

Instructions for how to safety dispose of sharps or syringes are available by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

More information about the Oct. 28 event may be obtained by calling (708) 349-4111.

Lawrence M. ‘Larry’ Pichman Lawrence M. “Larry” Pichman, age 97 of Palos Park, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, passed away peacefully in his home on October 9, 2017. Beloved husband of 72 years to Elsie nee: Hafner; cherished father of Valarie Bryant, Ginger Peterman, Vicki (Doug) Croall, and Vanetta (Fred) Wiegman. Wonderful Papa to Ali Levinson, Carrie (Gabe) Westberg, Jason (Sarah) Wiegman, Christopher (Amy) Peterman, Amy Wiegman, Caitlin (Gbenga) Aleru, Kelsey Croall, and Matthew Peterman. Loving GGpa to Anna, Rebecca, Fern, Camden, Alexandria, and Ava. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews.

To anyone he met, he always offered a warm smile and engaging conversation. Larry was the founding member of the Palos Park Pedal Pushers bicycle club, an active member of Our

John S. Bilski

John S. Bilski, 80, died Oct. 8 at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Bilski lived in Orland Park.

He was a retired mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Mr. Bilski is survived by Patricia T. Martynowicz, his best friend and companion; an uncle and a brother.

Services were Oct. 12 at St. ic encouraged more people in the Francis of Assisi Church in Orland community to come out and take Park, followed by entombment at this step towards safeguarding their Good Shepherd Cemetery. health.”

Nursing students from Lewis University in Romeoville and Daniel Jedlicka Daniel Jedlicka, 64, a forclinical faculty administrators mer long-time resident of Palos were stationed in the parking lot Heights, died Oct. 9 at his home assisting the drive-thru.

“The drive-thru flu clinic was a in Peoria, Ill. Mr. Jedlicka was a 1967 gradhuge success yet again,” Supervisor O’Grady said. “Providing this uate of St. Alexander Catholic service to our community residents school and a 1971 graduate of Carl is very important to us, if you Sandburg High School. He was a missed this year’s event, please retired engineer who worked for keep us in mind for fall, 2018.” more than 39 years at Caterpillar, Inc. Mr. Jedlicka was responsible for at least two inventions and many patents, according to a published obituary. He also enjoyed being a private pilot.

Survivors include Mr. Jedlicka’s wife, Nancy (nee Boise); son, Damion (Jessica); stepdaughter, Jamie Boise; mother, Lorraine; sisters, Debbie Jedlicka Hladilek and Dr. Diane (John) Jedlicka-Kriz; brother, David (Kandy); two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lady of the Woods Parish participating in many retreats and mission trips, and an avid world traveler with his constant companion, Elsie. Larry built his home in Palos Park in 1947 and served as a Trustee at South Palos Township Sanitary District from 1967 until his passing. He will be greatly missed by many in the community and his family. Memorial visitation 4-8pm Thursday October 19, 2017 at Chapel Hill Gardens South Funeral Home, 11333 S. Central Oak Lawn, IL. Funeral: Friday at Our Lady of the Woods Catholic Church, 10731 West 131st St. Palos Park IL. Visitation: 9am with mass to follow at 10am. Inurnment: Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Honor Flight Chicago at honorflightchicago.org.

Visitation will be tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 W. Willow Knolls Drive in Peoria. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, preceded by a one-hour visitation.

Internment will take place at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens in Peoria.

Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ L. Orth

Orland Park resident Elizabeth “Betsy” L. Orth (nee Huck) died

Sunday at 51 years of age in Naperville.

Mrs. Orth worked in child care at a preschool. She is survived by her husband, Steven; sons, Tim and Nick; father, Daniel (Mui) Huck; brother, Dan Cashman and sisters, Molly Huck and Marta (Ken) Keith.

Services will be held today at 11 a.m. from Colonial Chapel to All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd. in Orland Park. Internment will be private.

LEGAL NOTICE

Memories of a vet who made house calls

Dear Readers, Last week I received a call from one of our veterinary publications asking to interview me for an article on challenges facing our profession. I get such a call a couple of times yearly and always say no. The only publication I trust to publish what I say and think is The Regional News. I’ve got more than a few readers, at least according to the editor, and you all are the only ones I care about, anyway. The caller from the veterinary publication posed an interesting question, however, and I’ll give it some thought and share a couple of things with you next week.

My career in veterinary medicine here in the Palos area has afforded me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. One day, in my early house call days, the first call of the day was to a multi-millionaire’s home to see his dog who wore a 24-carat gold necklace with a big heavy gold “H” (for Herman) charm.

As fate would have it, the very next stop on my rounds that fall morning was to another family in Palos who had no windows in several of their rooms and no pot to pee in. In actuality, one of the windows was used for peeing out of and Lou Rini knows exactly which family I am referring to.

Back in the day, Lou Rini owned and operated Rini’s pharmacy on Harlem Avenue and he was the one pharmacist around here who would go out of his way to help me find certain drugs for pets. Lou would even come in and open up his pharmacy for local pet owners to get meds at night and on weekends in emergencies. Such good people are hard to find nowadays.

Thanks for all your help to me and my veterinarians for so many years, Lou. I also remember, in 1989, the first time I made a house call to Lynn’s house in Palos Park. She had an older home on Lagrange Road just off 131st Street. There was no Speedway or Dunkin Donuts or Walgreens at that location then. Lynn’s property was set back from Lagrange Road and backed up to some pretty nice homes on the adjacent street.

Lynn was a well-known breeder and could get anyone any type of dog they were looking for. She, Janice in Crestwood and Edwina in Country Club Hills were a tight-knit group of breeders. They shared and bartered dogs between themselves and could get you any type of small dog you asked for.

I remember one time listening to Janice tell Edwina that yes, she did have a Maltese puppy available, and would trade her for a Shih Tzu, as she had someone on the other line who wanted one of those.

As I stepped into Lynn’s house on that first visit I was shoved

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backward by a perfume smell so heavy you could slice through it with a machete. As I regained my senses I noted that the carpet was classic l970’s three-inch purple shag. I was instructed to sit on the couch in the living room with my Pandora bag and wait while she disappeared through the basement door located in the kitchen.

While I was waiting I couldn’t help but notice the 3x5-foot litter box located directly under her dining room table. Turns out that litter box was in current use by her 60-pound pig. Incidentally, pig feces and human feces smell fairly similar, both of us being monogastrics with similar intestinal anatomy and diets.

Also, while waiting for her to ascend the stairway with my patient I heard a continuous dull, metallic grinding sound like a thousand BBs tumbling in a tin can.

When she entered the room I asked her what in the world that sound was. She said, “That’s all the dogs’ nails scratching their metal cage floors.” I said, “How many dogs are down there?” “About 250,” she replied. I asked, “What do you do with all of the poop?”

I remember her saying quietly, almost whispering, “Before sunrise every morning before Bill goes into work at the bread factory he collects all the feces he can and dumps it at the back of the yard.”

Some weeks later I was talking to one of my physician friends who told me he was planning to move out of the neighborhood and build a house. I asked him where and then realized his new property would be in the fecal contamination zone (FCZ). I had no idea if his well water would be contaminated from 40-plus years of dog poop-dumping. Thank goodness he had the well water tested. It was found to be high in fecal coliforms. It cost my friend about ten thousand dollars to get out of the deal. He remodeled his old home and stayed put and he’s still there to this day.

Itch control update Here’s an update on the new Cytopoint injection. When we started using this product to treat itch due to allergies, we said we’d give periodic updates. This new injection from Pfizer has been amazing. Most of the dogs stop itching within 24 hours and many people say the itching stops in eight hours. The label says the itch will be controlled for up to four weeks, but happily many of our clients are finding that the dogs remain

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Hail Reformation at Christ Lutheran Meet Laurel and Lily from Orland Park. Lilly is Laurel’s six-month-old beagle.

itch-free for up to eight weeks.

I used it on Angelina at least eight weeks ago and she is still doing well. The product is labeled for itch due to atopy (allergies) but we are allowed to use it off-label for itch due to fleas. Unpublished studies support this use. I’ve used it on few flea-itch dogs and it works well.

A celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation is set for services at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, as well as 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29 at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

Assisting Pastor Dan Gensch will speak on the theological emphasis of Martin Luther and his impact on both Church and society. He will enhance the messages with images from his recent travels to “Luther Land,” according to a church statement.

LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The City of Palos Heights, Cook County, Illinois, will conduct a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois.

The purpose of this Public Hearing is to provide information for the proposed 123rd Street roadway improvements between Harlem Avenue and 76th Avenue.

All interested parties are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard.

This Notice is hereby given this 17th day of October, 2017.

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Marist students in Natalie Holder’s (right) homeroom raised $448, the most money of any homeroom, during the school’s Hurricane Relief Week in early October. The school community raised just over $6,000.

Marist students pitch in for hurricane relief Marist High School students raised more than $6,000 to benefit those affected by recent hurricanes. Proceeds will benefit the Marist Brothers’ schools and ministries in Puerto Rico as well as the St. Bernard Project, a non-profit that works in areas devastated by natural disasters. Marist has worked with the organization for several years through its mission trip program.

The school’s service club, Marist Youth, sponsored Hurricane Relief Week Oct. 2 through 6. Homerooms collected donations each morning. At lunch, ice cream sundae sales were held and Marist t-shirts from previous events were sold with profits going to the

cause. Homerooms competed to raise the most money. The winning homeroom from each grade level received bagels and juice.

There are Marist schools and alumni in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. The school’s administration and students were compelled to respond to the devastation so many were experiencing. “The reaction from students was inspiring,” said Colleen Pochyly, Marist campus minister. “This gave them a sense that they could help someone in need even though they are far away.”

A January mission trip to Texas is planned to help with the longterm cleanup taking place. Other locations for spring break mis-

sion trips are being considered.

“The opportunity for kids to see the needs people have firsthand is always powerful,” explained Patrick Meyer, Class of 2010, a fellow campus minister. “It’s both humbling and empowering for students to realize all they have and the immense ability they have to impact someone else’s life.”

Marist sponsors two to four mission trips per year as opportunities for students to serve, learn about social justice and experience other cultures.

Marist High School is a Catholic, coed high school located at 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago.

Palos Park sisters donate toys to children Palos Park sisters Maya, 12, Mariam 14 and Natalie Abusharif, 11 are giving to children fighting cancer. Maya, Mariam and Natalie decided to use their allowance money to purchase toys for children battling the potentially deadly disease. The sisters purchased more than $200 in toys to donate to the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, 15430 70th Ct. in Orland Park.

“We want to help kids with cancer,” said Natalie, “to make them happy, give them something to play with while sitting in the hospital.”

“Donating these toys with their allowance money is such a generous gesture. They are a true inspiration.” said Colleen Kisel, founder and CEO of the Treasure Chest Foundation.

More information about the foundation may be obtained by contacting Kisel at (708) 687TOYS (8697) or by visiting www. treasurechest.org.

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SUDOKU 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.

Maya (from left), Mariam and Natalie proudly display toys they purchased and donated to the Treasure Chest Foundation in Orland Park for children with cancer.

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CLUB ACTIVITIES Swallow Cliff DAR sets lunch The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its 36th anniversary luncheon at noon Saturday, Oct. 21, at Beggars Pizza, 15600 S. Cicero, Oak Forest.

Illinois District IV Director Mary Helfrich will speak on “Preserving our Stories.” Guests are welcome. The cost is $17, and reservations are required.

For further information, send an email to swallowcliffdar@ comcast.net.

The NSDAR is a non-profit, non-political organization dedicated to preserving American history, securing America’s future through better education and promoting patriotism. Membership in the DAR is a unique opportunity to honor one’s lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. Prospective

members and guests from all south and southwest suburbs are welcome at the meeting, according to a DAR statement.

Discuss Civil War topic at roundtable “Food and agriculture during the Civil War” will be the subject of discussion of the next meeting of the South Suburban Civil War Round Table Thursday, Oct. 26.

The presentation, by Doug Hurt, will begin at 7 p.m. Members gather at 6 p.m. for dinner and anyone interested is invited to attend.

The dinner and meeting will be held at Smokey Barque, 20 W. Kansas St., Frankfort.

The group holds monthly meetings covering a variety of topics Above: Christina Salerno and Maestro Kirov visited each table, chatting here related to the Civil War. More with Janet Evans and friends. Below: Kamen Vatchev of the Illinois Philinformation about the group and harmonic Orchestra played for the Palos-Orland League of Women Voters. its schedule can be obtained at southsuburbanswrt.com.

Wine, women (plus a few good men) and song at LWV meeting

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Chicago Christian High School to host open house November 16

An open house will be held at 6:45 p.m. Nov.16 at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights. The open house will allow families a chance to see the various spiritual, academic, athletic and other co-curricular programs offered at the school. Various sectionals will be available, including the STEM courses (engineering and biomedical), athletics, spiritual growth and financial assistance. At an Oct. 15 open house, Christian High School math teacher Jake Christiansen visited with Gina Aalders and her son, Jalen.

The award-winning Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) has moved to Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights this season, with a new music director.

The League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area welcomed maestro Stilian Kirov and IPO Executive Director Christina Salerno to the neighborhood at a wine reception at Zachary’s Restaurant garden in Palos Heights recently.

While approximately 60 League members and guests enjoyed food and beverages, they were serenaded by Kamen Vatchev, the IPO’s assistant principal violinist.

Maestro Kirov is a native of Bulgaria. He is currently the music director of two other orchestras in the U.S. Kirov was reportedly the overwhelming choice of both audiences and the IPO musicians.

Kirov is a graduate of the Juillard School in orchestra conducting, where he was a student of the late conductor James DePriest.

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Nature scene.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

We had several responses to last week’s photo quiz and three of our readers answered correctly. Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza knew that last week’s photo was a section of 50-Acre Park, a relatively new oasis near 91st and Rockwell in Evergreen Park.

Rich Rahn, also of Evergreen Park, also knew it was 50-Acre Park.

He and Vince pointed out that this is the view of the pond from the pergola at 50-Acre Park. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum also knew this was 50-Acre Park.

The new park, which replaces the old Evergreen Park golf course, also includes a jogging and walking path. A dog park is located on the property. A driving range for golfers can be found just east of the park. Summer concerts were held at the park this past summer.

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Plan Commission of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, IL has scheduled public hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St., Palos Park, IL to consider the following: PC 2017 – 03: An application has been filed by John Doyle (owner) requesting approval of a Commercial Planned Development in the B-2 General Retail and Wholesale Business District pursuant to Chapter 1274.05 with variances from: the required side and rear parking setbacks, the required dumpster enclosure materials, and the required landscaping for a commercial building; and a Commercial Construction and Landscaping Review pursuant to Chapter 1461.01 to construct a 6,459 square foot retail/office building on the property commonly known as 9520 West 131St Street in Palos Park.

Kirov has won several awards for both conducting and piano. He succeeds David Danzmayr, who returned to Europe.

The IPO season is underway.

More information may be obtained by visiting ipomusic.org or calling (708)481-7774.

The site is legally described as follows: LOT 1 IN CORNELL’S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 8 IN DOWD’S SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 35 ACRES OF THE NORTWEST HALF OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLOAT RECORDED JULY 10, 1953 AS DOCUMENT 15665835, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 23-34-100-022-0000 PC 2017 – 04: The Village of Palos Park is requesting a Text Amendment to Chapter 1220.04 Meetings of the Planning and Zoning Code, to amend the start time for the Plan Commission from 7:30 pm to 7:00 pm.

All are welcome to review the applications for relief, and proposed Village staff recommendations, to send correspondence, attend the public hearing, submit evidence, and testify at the public hearing.

For further information, please contact the Community Development Director, Lauren Pruss at 708-671-3731 or lpruss@palospark.org.

Respectfully submitted by: Marie Arrigoni, Village Clerk

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COMMUNITY NOTES Recycle e-waste in Palos Heights Saturday Palos Heights residents, limited to those with a photo ID, can recycle electronic waste from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7607 College Dr. in the parking lot west of the police department.

Material accepted will be highgrade electronics including desktop computers, laptop computers, hard drives, routers, mainframes, telephones (wireless/cellular/cordless) and switching equipment.

Also eligible for recycling are low-grade electronics including computer keyboards and mice, printers, scanners, fax machines, CD rom/computer disc drives, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cable boxes, CB radios, GPS de-

vices, LAN devices, office phones, amplifiers and audio equipment, cameras, countertop kitchen appliances, power tools, gaming equipment and alarm systems.

Video display devices may also be turned in. They include monitors (LCD/CRT/plasma), TVs (LCD/CRT/plasma/rear projection), tablets, computer terminals and oscilloscopes.

No other items will be accepted, according to waste hauler Republic Services, which is running the e-waste recycling event.

al steak fry for Orland Park veterans at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5 at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia.

Tickets are $12 per person, open to Orland Park veterans and their families, and include dinner and beverages.

Beer, wine and soft drinks are included in the ticket price. Musical entertainment will be provided.

The steak fry is open to Orland Park veterans only. If a non-resident is a member of an Orland Park military organization, a membership card must be pre-

sented to purchase tickets.

Tickets must be purchased in advance through Monday, Oct. 30 at the cashier’s office at Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. The cashier’s office is also open on the first and third Mon-

day of the month, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets will not be available at the door and are limited to 150 tickets total.

Additional information is available by calling Veterans Commission Program Assistant Thomas Dubelbeis at (708) 403-6115.

Steak fry for Orland Park vets coming The Village of Orland Park Veterans Commission will hold its 18th annu-

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Palos Heights women, Gov. Rauner welcome home veterans

The Public Issues Committee of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club attended the return of the final Honor Flight of 2017 at Midway Airport recently. Honor Flight Chicago “Recognizes the bravery, determination and patriotism of America’s senior military veterans with an all-expense paid, one-of-a-kind journey to Washington, D.C. for a day of honor, thanks and inspiration, according to the organization’s mission. Pictured with Gov. Bruce Rauner are club members Joan Meyers (left) and Carol Meneou as veterans were welcomed home after their day in the nation’s capital. Also attending the Honor Flight Chicago welcome home, but not present for the photo, were Palos Heights Woman’s Club members were Carole Marie Miller and Marilyn Herrndobler.

Toastmasters think critically, speak humorously in contest Toastmasters of Palos Heights held their Inaugural Humorous Speech & Evaluation Skills contest Sept. 6 at the Brigid O’Malley Auditorium at Lake Katherine nature Center. First place winner for the Speech Evaluation Contest was Palos Heights resident Paul Dombrowski.

He then took on contestants at the Area Level Contest, representing the new club and successfully taking home the gold. This Dombrowski past weekend, Dombrowski moved up to the next level, competing at the Toastmasters Division Contest where he had the potential of advancing to the finale.

First place winner for the Humorous Contest was another Palos Heights resident, Gail Rice, who was unable to attend the Area Contest as she was in Minneapolis attending a pro-literacy national conference.

Club President Chuck Bern said, “I am really proud of these members. They are a breath of fresh air, and most of us were in the same situation when we first opened the doors a couple of months ago, scared stiff of public speaking.”

Bern quoted Mark Twain who said, “​There are only two types of speakers in the world: 1, The Nervous and 2, Liars.”

Regarding evaluations, Bern said, “Anybody can speak. Only a few can provide effective evaluations, and among those only the fewest can provide valuable, supportive evaluations. Providing evaluations is an art, and we assist in developing people to provide meaningful evaluations.”

Toastmasters Evaluation Contests assess critical thinking and speaking skills of the competitors.

To kick off the contest, a target speaker gave a five- to seven-minute speech. Each contestant had

five minutes to prepare a two- to three-minute evaluation to present to the speaker. Judges rated the contestants on their analytical quality, recommendations, technique and summation.

Dombrowski did not win the division contest last weekend; he fell to more seasoned Evaluators.

That said, he was not dejected, according to Bern.

After the contest, Dombrowski said, “Toastmasters has helped me gain the confidence I need to overcome obstacles in other parts of my life, especially in business.”

Dombrowski became a member when the Palos Heights club was recognized by Toastmasters International a few months ago on June 30th. He was honored for the growth he has experienced and the support he has given to a new club, said Bern.

Toastmasters of Palos Heights meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm in the Palos Heights Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Their meetings provide a safe, supporting place for club members to prepare for challenges faced not only in contests but also in their day-to-day activities.

The club’s next meeting is Nov. 6. Guests are always welcome.

More information may be obtained by visiting www.ToastmastersOfPalosHeights.com or by calling (708) 480.2112.

Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization where members improve public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Founded in 1924, the organization currently has more than 352,000 members in 16,400plus clubs in 141 countries. Toastmasters helps more than a quarter million people of every ethnicity, education level, and profession build their competence in communication so they can gain the confidence to lead others.

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EVERGREEN PARK 49, OAK LAWN 24

Mustangs’ senior moments rock Spartans

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Four years ago, Evergreen Park’s current seniors arrived expecting one thing, and in the seasons since have mostly gotten something else.

PLAYOFF Friday, Oak PICTURE Lawn visited the Mustangs In order to make the expecting to IHSA postseason in make a bit of football, teams must history, but win their conference may have inor win six of their nine games. If they stead become win five games, they a page in are at-large and go someone else’s through a tiebreaker scrapbook. (most opponents’ With a wild, wins). Here is where 49-24 win on area teams stand with Senior Night, one week to go in the Evergreen regular season: Park may not IN: Marist (8-0), have stolen the Shepard (7-1), Spartans’ manRichards (6-2), tle as a South St. Laurence (6-2) Suburban Red WIN AND CROSS team on the YOUR FINGERS: rise. But at Stagg (4-4), Oak Lawn (4-4) the very least, the Mustangs, OUT: Chicago Christian (3-5), whose seniors Sandburg (3-5), saw their foreEvergreen Pk (3-5), bears go 10-1 Brother Rice (2-6) when they were eighth graders and reach the 4A semifinals the year before that, sense a reversal of fortunes that had them sliding from 6-4 to consecutive records of 3-6 their sophomore and junior seasons. With Friday’s win, they improved to 3-5 overall, won their first conference battle and broke a five-game losing streak but are not eligible for the Illinois High School As-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

For a second or two, a referee is able to match Evergreen Park’s Jalen Lynch stride-for-stride but Lynch passed the ref and the Oak Lawn defense in a 61-yard run in the Mustangs’ 49-24 shocker over Oak Lawn Friday night.

sociation playoffs.

“We’re not going to make it this year, but in a couple of years we’ll be back in the playoffs,” senior defensive lineman Robert Hicks said. “I feel like our program has definitely taken a step in the right direction.”

“Starting with this game, this is the start of our program — we’re going to

be good in the future,” senior wideout Bomani Robinson said. “We lost our playoffs, we wanted to take theirs.”

Indeed, Evergreen Park may have dealt a death blow to the postseason hopes of the Spartans (4-4, 2-3). Oak Lawn last won five games in 2009, the last of its eight playoff berths in the school’s 64 seasons of football.

Now, the Spartans have to beat crosstown rival Richards (6-2, 5-0) to even be considered for an at-large berth, which are awarded based on opponent wins — and Oak Lawn entered the week tied for the lowest such total in its conference.

“We’re making progress,” said thirdyear Spartans coach Nick Novak, whose first two teams went 1-8 and 3-6. “But

IHSA STATE GOLF

While hoping for a call-up to the NHL, Orland Park’s Tynan is happy to be home

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sandburg’s Anna Loureiro is heading back to state for the third straight year.

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Looking for some good (Golden) Knight time

Eagles crack state’s top 30 The Illinois High School Association has released complete results for girls state golf tournaments since 1996 and heading into this year, only two area golfers finished in the top 30 since then — Stagg’s Taylor Lambertson in 2013 (30th in Class 2A) and Mother McAuley’s Aubergine Orr in 2007 (30th in Class 2A).

That number doubled over the weekend.

Sandburg junior Hannah Kilbane had the area’s best finish since 1996 with a 12th-place tie in Class 2A Friday and Saturday at the Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur while freshman teammate Athena Kwon claimed 29th.

In recent years, the Eagles have been talentheavy with elite golfers such as Frankie Saban and Emilyee McGiles enjoying successful high school careers but both topped out with 35th-place finishes.

Sandburg coach Todd Allen wasn’t surprised with his current players’ success.

“With Hannah, you are talking about a girl who has won the conference three years in a row and has gone down state three years in a row,” he said. “She is fantastic, but not surprising. This is all new to Athena, being

sometimes you move a boulder, sometimes a little pebble.”

Evergreen Park rocked it on this occasion. Though Oak Lawn rallied from a 21-7 deficit last year to beat them, this time the Mustangs barely blinked when their 21-3 lead at the 8:27 mark of the

By Alison Moran Correspondent

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Hannah Kilbane (left) finished tied for 12th in the state in Class 2A, while her Sandburg teammate, freshman Athena Kwon (right) placed 29th.

her first state competition and she did great.’’

Kilbane shot a 74 the first round and was tied for eighth place and fired a 76 her second round for a 150. Kwon fired a 154 and was tied for 20th heading into Saturday’s play.

Penelope Tir of New Trier won with a 144 to help her team claim the Class 2A title.

On the boys’ side, Sandburg sophomore Max Farley was involved in the six-way tie for 26th place in the Class 3A tournament at The Den in Fox Creek in Bloomington. He fired a 74 on the first day and had a rollercoaster ride on Saturday with three birdies,

Orland Park native Thomas Joseph — a.k.a. T.J. — Tynan has taken an icy, sometimes slippery road during his professional hockey career. But the 25-year-old former Columbus Blue Jacket and 2016 Calder Cup winner is happy to be back home, near his closeknit family, playing center for the Chicago Wolves.

Tynan came home this summer after signing a two-year deal with

the expansion NHL Las Vegas Golden Knights, which selected the Wolves as their first American Hockey League affiliate. And he’s happy to be back at home.

“I love it,” he said. “Everyone’s nice (in Orland Park). There’s great food, great parks, sports.

And my family’s there.”

His passion for hockey started early. When Tynan was 4, he started playing with the neighborhood kids. His parents, Tim and Brigid See TYNAN, Page 4

six bogeys and a double-bogey for a 77 for a 151. Jackson Bussell of Stevenson won the meet with a 141.

Marist sophomore George Paetow made his state debut and finished tied for 88th with a 167.

In Class 2A, Morton’s Tommy Kuhl burned the Weibring Golf Club in Normal with a 63 on Friday and a 66 Saturday for a 129.

Locally, Evergreen Park resident and St. Rita star Kevin Healy tied for 48th with a 160 and Brother Rice’s Sean Hogan was 109th with a 195.

ACING SECTIONALS, HEADING TO STATE A list of Illinois High School Association state qualifiers in girls tennis from the area:

CLASS 2A SINGLES Anna Loureiro (Sandburg) Agnes Florczyk (Sandburg) Nicole Micklin (Marist) Kayla McSweeney (Richards)

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DOUBLES Julia Canellis-Jayme Gross (Sandburg) Mia Strolia-Konstance Delis (Sandburg) Brooke Zielke-Rachel Habbal (Shepard) Caitlyn Foggie-Isabella Rabianski (Marist)

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FIRE 3, PHILADELPHIA 2

Niko’s hat trick fuels bye-in-the-sky hopes

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Nemanja Nikolic’s hat trick not only caused many in the announced Toyota Park crowd of 17,616 to go crazy on Sunday, it also gave the Chicago Fire some hope for a bye in the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Nikolic’s 22nd, 23rd and 24th goals of the year (the last two coming after the Fire trailed Philadelipha 2-1 at halftime) puts him three goals ahead of Portland’s Diego Valeri and four in front of New York City’s David Villa for the Golden Boot for most goals in the league.

And it gives the Fire (16-10-7) a shot at a firstround bye and a second-round home game in the playoffs. The team is in third place in the Eastern Conference with 55 points — one behind secondplace New York City FC. The Fire visits Houston (12-10-11) and New York hosts Columbus (16-12-5) on Sunday. The top two teams receive a bye.

Whether the team is playing in the first round or second round, having a home-field advantage is important to Fire coach Veljko Paunovic, whose team finished the regular season 12-2-3 in Bridgeview.

“We can see that in our case and in the case of a lot of teams playing at home means a lot and it’s a very important advantage,’’ he said. “You never know, but it’s important. We at least believe and when you believe that’s what’s going to happen and we are going to work towards trying to get the necessary points.”

Nikolic scored his first hat trick for the Fire as he scored in the third minute to open the game and added goals in the 64th and 78th minutes to complete the comeback.

The Golden Boot seems to be all but decided.

“I think it’s important for every striker to win this,’’ Nikolic said. “This is our job, we need to

M

ichigan is looking for any and all solutions to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes. The state has set aside $1 million to develop a global contest.

It’s called the Michigan Invasive Carp Challenge, and the Michigan DNR is welcoming all possible solutions. Michigan’s legislature governor allocated the $1 million.

Details on how much prize money will be offered are being worked out. Officials also haven’t OUTDOORS determined how many winners might be chosen.

WITH JIM KIRBY The challenge went live this summer in collaboration with crowdsourcing company InnoCentive.

Outdoor calendar Photo by Jeff Vorva

Nemanja Nikolic almost turns Philadelphia goalie Andre Blake into a pretzel as he scores the first of three goals in the Fire’s 3-2 win on Sunday at Toyota Park.

do this every week. The season is really long. The important thing is how you will believe in these kind of things and how you will come out from the bad momentum and also how you will train when you have good momentum. I have one game more until the end.

“Before the game I said, really hard ‘180 minutes,’ now we have just 90 minutes more until the end. I have possibility to win the Golden Boot, the team has possibility to achieve the second place that we want. Everything is open.’’

CHICAGO FIRE AT HOUSTON DYNAMO WHEN: 3 p.m., Sunday WHERE: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston FIRE’S RECORD: 16-10-7 HOUSTON’S RECORD: 12-10-11 NOTEWORTHY: Last year, the Fire and Dynamo had two of the worst records in Major League Soccer. This year, they are both in the playoffs and are fighting for an upgrade in their seeding.

The bill, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, with 30 co-sponsors would compel states to recognize conceal carry permits issued from other states that have conceal carry laws within their own borders – much in the same way a driver’s license is recognized. The bill aims to eliminate the confusion of varying state-by-state laws and provide protection for Second Amendment rights for permit holders, according to the Great Lakes Basin Report.

Eagles win sectional, send six to state Sports Editor

One of the things that Sandburg girls tennis coach Brian Ostrander appreciates about junior Anna Loureiro is that she embraces playing high school tennis.

“Some girls with Anna’s talent play tournaments and are STATEMENT on tours and that’s their GAMES top priority and don’t place much emphasis on their school teams,” Ostrander said. “But Anna really likes the team aspect of playing at Sandburg.’’

Thanks in part to Loureiro winning a sectional title for the third straight year, the Eagles made some school history when they won their third straight sectional title by claiming the Class

2A Shepard Sectional on Friday and Saturday. It’s the 11th sectional or district girls tennis title in school history and it’s the first time they have won it three years in a row.

“Tennis is an individual sports and this is a nice change of pace,” Loureiro said. “I get to be friends with my teammates and you never really get that in the (United States Tennis Association). I really enjoy it and would never give it up.”

Loureiro beat her first two opponents 6-0, 6-0 before winning the title with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Marist sophomore Nicole Micklin.

Sandburg won the sectional with 32 points followed by Marist (23) and Mother McAuley (12).

Sandburg singles player Agnes Florczyk (third place) and the doubles teams of Julia Canellis-Jayme Gross (first place) and Mia Strolia-Konstance Delis (fourth

place) also qualified for state.

Loureiro was 2-2 at state her freshman year and made it to the fourth round of consolation last season. The state tournament starts Thursday at various northwest suburban schools and she brings in a 27-0 record into the tournament.

“I’m not thinking about my record,” she said. “I just want to play hard and play like I have all season and try to win for the team.’’

Micklin, a Worth native, joins doubles teammates Caitlyn Foggle-Isabella Rabianski (third place in sectionals) in a state appearance. She dropped both of her matches last year.

“I learned a lot about last year that will help me this year,’’ Micklin said.

“I couldn’t believe how cold it was last year – it was 40 degrees – and I wasn’t prepared for that. There was a blistering wind. I will wear layers

Crossbow legislation passed

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Julia Canellis (left) and Jayme Gross of Sandburg won the doubles title at the Class 2A Shepard Sectional over the weekend.

this year.’’

Others from the area heading to state are Richards freshman Kayla McSweeney and the Shepard doubles team of Brooke Zielke-Rachel Habbal, which is making its third state appearance.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

St. Xavier continues to reign on Trinity International

By Jeff Vorva

Supplied photo

Deaton Field was pretty wet minutes before St. Xavier University was set to kick off against Trinity International University on Saturday.

Moraine Valley Community College Women’s soccer: The Cyclones won their third Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference title with a 4-0 win over Oakton on Oct. 11.

Brooke Janeczek, Sam Moran, Patricia Rzadkosz and Karan Montoya

scored for the Cougars, who were 12-0 after the contest.

Men’s soccer: Mohamed Farraj, Krystian Sroka and Ismet Sulamc each scored twice and had one assist in a 6-1 victory over Prairie State Oct 10.

Sean McLaughlin and Rodrigo Albiani also earned two assists. Eduardo Manzo suffered a season-ending injury after

securing two assists.

Trinity Christian College Women’s volleyball: The Trolls finished 1-3 in the Grand View Tournament over the weekend, including a four-set loss to the No. 1 team in NAIA, Viterbo.

AREA SPORTS REPORT

Area volleyball powers bring home three championships

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

As the regular season winds down in girls volleyball, three area powers enjoyed a big weekend during tournament play.

Marist won the Michelle Smith Classic in Kansas, beating St. Joseph (Missouri) 25-18, 25-22 in the title match.

The RedHawks dropped just one set in five matches. Savannah Thompson pounded down 52 kills and Molly Murrihy had 119 assists and 10 blocks for Marist.

Defending Class 4A champion

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports that Hunters in Illinois may use crossbows during archery hunting seasons, including deer and fall turkey season. Governor Bruce Rauner signed into law House Bill 2693, which amended the Illinois Wildlife Code to repeal restrictions on the use of crossbows during archery hunting seasons in Illinois.

Also, a number of Illinois state parks, fish and wildlife areas, conservation areas and recreation areas will be open to youth waterfowl hunting during the 2017 North, Central, South Central and South zones. Federal sites that fall under the IDNR waterfowl administrative rule that will be open are also available.

A new state law will allow hunters and trappers to harvest up to 350 bobcats during the 2017-18 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season which opens on Nov. 10.

In Wisconsin…

Sports Editor

St. Xavier’s football team, which moved up to 10th in the nation in NAIA play according to a coaches’ poll, won its 13th consecutive game against Trinity International University with a 38-13 victory Saturday at rainy Deaton Field.

Drey Devereaux caught three passes for 106 yards and a touchdown and added a 96-yard kickoff return for the Cougars (5-1 overall) in their MidStates Football Association opener.

Quarterbacks Justin Hunniford and Alex Martinez combined for 321 passing yards.

Danny Saracco had eight solo tackles for the Cougars while Kevin Block had an interception.

The game’s start was delayed by lightning and another storm caused a delay in the first quarter.

The Cougars host St. Ambrose at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Bees are 2-4 overall and last year beat SXU 38-31 in overtime in Davenport.

Women’s volleyball: Senior hitter Bridget Krasowski, an Oak Lawn native, had 16 kills and a seasonhigh .536 hitting percentage, as the Cougars won their 13th straight by defeating the Trinity International Trojans, 25-18, 25-15, 25-18 on Thursday night.

Oct. 19 (tonight): Fish Tales Fishing Club, meeting at 7 p.m. at the Oak Forest Community Center. Visitors are welcome.

For more information, visit wwwfishtalesfishingclub.com.

Oct. 21: Sweetest Day — buy a box of candy or flowers!

Oct. 21: Fall Catchable Trout Season opens. Local Rainbow trout-stocked lakes include: Horsetail Lake, Green Lake, Sag Quarry East and Wolf Lake. See regulations for details.

Oct. 21-Dec. 4: Woodcock season opens.

Oct. 21-21: Starved Rock State Park Fall Colors Weekend.

Oct. 21-29: Fall shotgun turkey season.

Conceal Carry bill introduced by U.S. Senate

GIRLS TENNIS SECTIONAL

By Jeff Vorva

Stop Asian carp and maybe win a million bucks

Mother McAuley claimed the Glenbard East Autumnfest with a 23-23, 25-15 win over Benet. Charley Niego was named MVP of the tournament and Moira Mixan was named to the all-tournament team.

Sandburg won the Maine West Pumpkin Invitational with a 23-25, 25-16, 25-21 win over Batavia.

The volleyball postseason opens Monday.

Hole in one While practicing on his own, Marist freshman Nick Coccaro, a member of the RedHawks’ JV golf squad sank a

hole in one on the 12th hole at Water’s Edge in Worth on Oct. 1.

“That was my first — I’ve come quite close too many times,” the 14-year-old Palos Park resident said “After it happened, I was freaking out and jumping up and down. It was great.’’

PBO registration opens on Nov. 1

Registration for the 2018 Palos Baseball Organization season opens online Nov. 1 at www.palosbaseball.org.

Registration will also be taken in person from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palos Heights Recreation Department,

6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.

Hills registration opens on Nov. 4 Hills Baseball/Softball Association, which serves boys and girls from Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, Justice, Bridgeview and Willow Springs, will be having early registration for the 2018 season from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 4 at the Palos Concession building on 104th and 78th Ave. For more information e-mail George Czarnik at geocool@ameritech.net or call him at 708-599-6983.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources outdoor report update said temperatures and water levels are continuing to normalize as fall continues, although rain is expected across much of the state this weekend. Fall colors are near peak across much of northern Wisconsin, while southern counties are just starting to show their fall colors.

Solid reports of waterfowl success came in from across the state this past week with mentions of teat, widgeons, wood ducks, mallards and more in general, there is still more than enough foliage to make grouse and woodcock hunting a challenge. Turkeys continue to be very active in feeding.

There has also been reported success from the archery deer season. Keep in mind that temperatures are only now starting to drop, so there may be some bugs with you in the woods.

Those angling in the southern section of Lake Michigan reported windy and fickle weather conditions. Chinook were reported caught in the Sheboygan River. There was a little more variety in Port Washington, with brown and rainbow trout and coho salmon to go along with a light Chinook catch. Chinook were also reported from those fishing the lower Root River and harbor in Racine.

Clamming up A research team found a new invasive clam of the genus Corbicula in the Illinois River near Marseilles, only 80 miles west of Lake Michigan. The scientists who found it have no idea how it got there. In the Midwest, you have invasive bivalves including zebra mussels, Asian carp, and several kinds of invasive snails, all of these create problems for the natives.

To compound matters even more, Corbicula can also be hermaphrodites, so they can fertilize themselves, this means that it takes only a single clam to spawn a whole new population according to the Inland Seas Angler.

Think about it “Man does not live by bread alone. He has to handle some hot potatoes, know his onions, and be worth his salt. Little wonder man is in a stew.” — Gil Stern in the Wall Street Journal Jim Kirby’s column appears every first and third Thursday of the month. E-mail him at Kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

The boys are back! After a crummy seventh week, Week 8 was great for the chuckleheads as they combined to go 53-7 with five of those losses coming from picking Oak Lawn over Evergreen Park. Joe Boyle, who picked EP, had a perfect week. Rookie Randy took a one-game lead over Vorva for fi st place as we head into the fi al weekend of the regular season, and the two have exact picks this week so Randy gets crowned as King next week. The tiebreaker for the rest of the guys is point differential of the St. Laurence/St. Ignatius game without going over.

Last week: Overall: Brother Rice at Loyola Guerin at Chicago Christian Evergreen Park at Tinley Park Joliet Catholic Academy at Marist Oak Lawn at Richards Homewood-Flossmoor at Sandburg Argo at Shepard Stagg at Moline St. Laurence at St. Ignatius St. Ambrose at St. Xavier

JEFF VORVA 8-2 65-14 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Moline St. Laurence by 35 SXU

JASON MAHOLY 8-2 60-19 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Stagg St. Laurence by 17 SXU

WALLY FINDYSZ 9-1 62-17 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Moline St. Laurence by 27 SXU

BOB RAKOW 9-1 58-21 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Moline St. Laurence by 27 SXU

JOE BOYLE 10-0 60-19 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Moline St. Laurence by 10 SXU

RANDY WHALEN 9-1 66-13 Loyola Chicago Christian Tinley Park Marist Richards H-F Shepard Moline St. Laurence by 14 SXU

WEEK 8 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Super Markett leads Marist to another signature victory

By Jason Maholy Correspondent

Photos by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence running back Tori Clinton (left photo) hollers after a third-quarter touchdown reception by teammate Alex Saunders. Saunders (right photo) received plenty of adulation on the sideline after his TD catch in Friday’s win.

ST. LAURENCE 56, AURORA CHRISTIAN 8

Vikings having fun as they lock up playoff spot

By John Romando Correspondent

The game itself was not thrilling.

However, the excitement that the St. Laurence football players all exhibited on the sideline throughout the game was just as fun to watch as the game itself in Friday’s 56-8 win over Aurora Christian in Burbank to secure a spot in the Illinois High School Association playoffs with one week to go.

Leading the way was Tori Clinton, who totaled 329 rushing and receiving yards and five touchdowns in the first half and the first drive of the second half. But he was more fired up after witnessing the success of his teammates after he left the game. He had just 12 touches in the game — 11 carries for 249 yards and one catch for 80 yards.

Clinton, who has 1,690 yards on the season, looked spectacular against Aurora, waiting patiently for the running lane to open up, and then hitting the hole with great speed. His play was reminiscent of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell. However,

Clinton would not compare himself to Bell or any one athlete.

“I watch a lot of good, pro athletes, not necessarily just football,’’ Clinton said. “I’m a speed guy, I love speed, I love everything about it so if you (opposing players) are faster than me, I just have to keeping working to get faster than you.”

Clinton credited to last year’s starting running back, Fayezon Smart.

“I’m humbled and honored — I learned a lot from Fayezon,’’ Clinton said. “He’s like my brother, I’ve been playing with him since we were little kids and he taught me everything I know so I’m just trying to pick up where he left off and continue the legacy.”

Quarterback Devon Rembis threw for 193 yards and three touchdowns while Christian Booker and Alex Saunders joined Clinton in touchdown receptions. Sean Lange racked up six solo tackles on defense, Eddie Pierson added five and Kendell Spearment came up with an interception.

St. Laurence (6-2 overalll, 2-0 in the Chicago Catholic League White)

has outscored its last four opponents 222-18. The Vikings made it to the Class 5A state semifinals in 2015 and 6A semifinals in 2016 and will likely end up in 6A again. They are hoping to finish 7-2 and pick up a first-round home game.

But Friday night, they visit St. Ignatius (6-2, 1-1) in a conference battle and the Wolfpack beat the Vikings 19-6 last year in Burbank.

For Vikings coach Harold Blackmon, this game represents more of a chance to see how much his team has grown.

“It’s not necessarily about revenge, it’s just we have to finish the job and we didn’t do a good job of that last year, so we’re just hoping to stay focused and go out there and give our best effort against Ignatius,’’ he said.

“Our goal is to get better as a football team and it’s no different in Week 9.”

Clinton wouldn’t mind a little revenge.

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to play last year because of an injury, but just know I’m back and I’m ready to ball for my brothers,” he said.

Some high school football changes could be afoot

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ood for thought for those who aren’t very hungry…

While it’s not official yet, word is that come November, the Illinois High School Association will listen to a proposal that would drastically changes the landscape of playoff football.

The idea is that there will be an eight-week regular season instead of nine and that any team with two wins or more in. Currently JEFF VORVA gets teams that win Making the their conference, Extra Point win six games or some teams who win five games and are subject to a tiebreaker (most opponents wins) get in.

Those 0-8 or 1-7 teams can optionally schedule each other in Week 9 for an extra game.

Wow! I can’t tell you how different that would be. We would be starting the playoffs this weekend and a bunch of 8-0 teams would be opening up with 2-6 opponents. There might be some intriguing 4-4 teams playing each other.

I don’t like it or hate it. But it would be a huge shock to the system.

Coaches and athletic directors are getting sick of the problems caused by non-conference scheduling and letting in almost everybody would alleviate some of those problems. Some of the powerhouses might actually find teams in Illinois to play instead of going to other states. Some teams might decide to play tougher non-conference teams rather than bakery pastries without fear of missing the playoffs.

If this proposal goes on the books next month, one expert doesn’t think it will be passed this year.

Tim O’Halloran, also known as Edgy Tim, who is a high school guru on his

for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and the Chargers defense picked off four passes, but Stagg fell to the Warriors for their third straight loss.

Senior quarterback Kyle Neputy threw three interceptions, and Stagg was penalized eight times for 110 yards.

The Chargers (4-4) will travel to Moline (62) for a must-win game in Week 9. A victory will Photo by Jeff Vorva earn them considerMarist quarterback Mike Markett passed ation for their first playfor 202 yards and ran for 150 more in a off berth since 2005, while a loss will end win over Benet on Friday night. their season.

The word before Marist’s 42-0 thumping of Nazareth in Week 7 was that the RedHawks hadn’t played anyone.

They’ve likely dispelled any theories that say their undefeated record is a product of a smoke and mirrors after another impressive victory, this time 38-24 over Benet in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score might indicate. Marist will attempt to secure the first undefeated regular season in program history when it closes out the slate at home this week against Joliet Catholic.

Marist, behind Mike Markett’s 202 yards passing and 150 yards rushing and two touchdowns, led Benet 38-10 before two late Redwings touchdowns narrowed the deficit.

The junior dual-threat quarterback now has accounted for 852 yards and eight touchdowns from scrimmage over the past three weeks.

“His confidence has grown every week,” said Marist head coach Ron Dawczak. “He’s getting the ball to our receivers and letting them make plays, and the last couple of weeks he’s really been able to run the ball and showcase what kind of athlete he is.”

D.J. Harrell ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns, and sophomore wide receiver Jadon Thompson caught nine passes for 124 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown. Senior wide receiver Billy Skalitzky had 11 touches for 100 yards from scrimmage.

The Marist defense is allowing a paltry 12.5 points per game.

Shepard 42, Eisenhower 17

Junior quarterback Marquel Porter threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, and the Astros won their seventh regular-season game for the first time since 2009 and the Astros scored at least 42 points for the fifth time in eight games.

Porter also ran for 41 yards and a touchdown. Occasional quarterback Rishard Blake, a senior who also plays running back and wide receiver, completed 3-of-4 passes for 80 yards and a score.

Senior running back Declan Quinlan, a converted cornerback who leads the team in rushing this season, ran for 84 yards and a touchdown. Receivers Kevin Graham and Nieko Carter each caught TD passes.

Shepard will attempt to get to eight wins and secure a high seed in the IHSA Class 7A playoffs with against Argo Friday night.

Lincoln-Way West 38, Stagg 14

Senior running back Greg Hoard rushed

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A proposal could be in the works that would allow football teams with two or more wins into the playoffs. That would help a team like Evergreen Park, pictured, which enters the final week of the season with a 3-5 mark and no shot at the playoffs.

own website and Comcast, or NBC Sports Chicago or whatever the heck they call themselves these days, told WJOL radio that November might be too late for principals across the state to agree on this, but it could be in play for the 2019 season.

Stay tuned. A year two from now, we could be getting ready for the first round of the playoffs rather than the last week of the regular season.

I told you so…

Looking back at my preseason baseball picks, I had the Cubs pulling off unlikely back-to-back titles and beating Houston in the World Series.

Heading into this week’s action, I am still able to brag about those picks.

Some of my other brilliant picks?

Well…not so brilliant.

I had Boston winning the American League East (yaaaay) but Baltimore as a wild card (booo).

I had Detroit winning the Central (argh) with Cleveland as a wild card (ehhh). And I had Houston winning the West (yaaaaay again!).

In the National League, I had the Cubs winning the Central (yaaay some more) and St. Louis to take a wild-card spot (Cubs fans are cheering I got that

one wrong). I thought the New York Mets would win the East (yikes!) and the San Francisco Giants to win the West (double yikes!) and Los Angeles to nail the second wild card slot.

Oh, and did I tell you I had the Cubs and Houston in the World Series?

IHSA geography 101 It’s always easy to make fun of the way the IHSA divvies up its postseason tournaments and meets by geography but this one is a doozy. And I don’t even like the word “doozy.’’

Sandburg’s girls tennis team played at the Shepard Sectional and singles events were held at Moraine Valley Community College on Friday while doubles were held at Shepard. Most schools do that. They don’t have enough room to accommodate all the matches, so they go to two sites.

Andrew also held a sectional and split into two sites. One was at the Andrew campus in Tinley Park. The other was at — you guessed it — Sandburg.

So Sandburg players left the school for a sectional and while their bus passed the Sandburg court, there was another sectional being played right at their own digs.

Evergreen

Continued from Page 1 third quarter turned into 24-21 deficit 6 1/2 minutes later.

On the first play of the fourth quarter, sophomore quarterback Jack Manso connected on a deep ball up the hash marks to Trevon Woods, who turned it into a 35-yard touchdown. It was the third touchdown pass of the day for Manso (9-of-19, 277 yards) and gave Evergreen Park the lead for good.

“Jack comes out and plays like he wants to win,” said Robinson, who had touchdown catches of 31 and 24 yards among his six grabs for 172 yards. “He acts more like a senior than most of us on the team.”

In less than five minutes, Evergreen scored three times more to end the suspense: on a 2-yard run by Dave Torres after Oak Lawn botched a punt snap; an eight-yard Myron Harris run; and a 10-yard interception return from Karlton Carpenter.

“It was a perfect Senior Night,” Manso said. “It was the seniors’ last game here. I love to play good for them — I didn’t want to ruin it for them.”

Manso didn’t, guiding a surprisingly vertical passing attack.

“We haven’t passed in the past like that,” Manso said. “Today, we saw no safety back, so we figured, ‘Hey, let’s throw the ball deep.’”

“We took what they gave us,” EP coach Jerry Verde said. “And they were giving us Bomani on the outside.”

St. Rita 23, Brother Rice 6

The Crusaders committed four turnovers that resulted in 21 points for St. Rita, and lost for the fifth time in six games.

Junior wide receiver Anthony Arquilla had seven receptions for 80 yards, and senior quarterback Evan Sullivan completed 23-of36 for 190 yards and two interceptions.

Brother Rice (2-6) has lost more games this year than it did in the previous three regular seasons combined.

Aurora Central Catholic 44 Chicago Christian 35

The Knights’ improvement as a program was evident in the nine-point defeat to team that throttled them by 70 one year ago.

Senior quarterback Henry Light threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns and made 10 tackles on defense.

Junior running back Jonathan Griffin rushed for 92 yards and two touchdowns and nabbed six passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. Senior running back Matt McCarthy made eight catches for 102 yards.

The Knights will go for their fourth win of the season on Senior Night Friday in Palos Heights, when they face off against Guerin.

Richards 42, Argo 7

The Bulldogs routed the Argonauts for their fourth straight victory, and in doing so reached at least six regular-season wins for the sixth consecutive season.

Since falling to Lemont, 15-10, in Week 4, Richards has outscored its last four opponents 174-24, and has not allowed more than seven points in any of those contests.

L-Way Central 42, Sandburg 0

The Knights’ stingy defense held the Eagles to 82 yards of offense, including 66 rushing on 43 attempts (1.5 average), and officially eliminated Sandburg from the postseason.

Central, by blanking the Eagles, now has three shutouts in eight games this season.

It was probably in an effort to slow Jalen Lynch. The senior running back took Evergreen’s first play from scrimmage 61 yards for a touchdown and finished his day with 180 yards on 18 carries.

Robinson’s first scoring grab, with 4:45 left in the first quarter, made it 14-0. Donal Nugent had a 38-yard field goal to cut it to 14-3 early in the second.

It was 21-3 when the Spartans rallied, scoring on a 56-yard screen pass from Mark Virruso to Nick Puente, a 55-yard return of a blocked field goal by Jalan Gaines and a 10-yard interception return by Jaime Marinez.

Puente, who went over 1,000 yards rushing for the season, finished with 112 tough yards on 27 carries. Virruso went 10-of-19 for 107 yards, but in the Spartans’ option game managed only three yards on the ground.

“Our key was stop (Puente),” Robinson said. “Our next key was stop the quarterback.

Read the option, flow to the ball.”

The Mustangs finish their season at Tinley Park. Verde, who won the 2012 6A title at Crete-Monee before moving to his alma mater, Marian Catholic, for three seasons, is grateful for the steps his team has taken in two seasons at Evergreen Park.

“I wish we were playing to get to the playoffs, but we’re not,” Verde said. “Still, these kids have been great. They show up to do the work every day. We’re in a great community that’s really supportive of us — I mean, Week 8, no playoff hopes, the kind of crowd we had, that’s impressive — I feel blessed to be here, truly.”

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Some images from a week of postseason action

Marist sophomore Nicole Micklin is heading to the Illinois High School Association state meet for the second time after finishing second in the Class 2A Shepard Sectional.

The Chicago Christian boys soccer team takes the field for regional action on Oct. 11.

Shepard’s Brooke Zielke (left) and Rachel Habbal are heading to state again after finishing second at the Shepard Class 2A Sectional.

Chicago Christian’s Blake Vande Kamp gains control against Grant Park before scoring a goal Oct. 11 in a 4-3 shootout loss to Grant Park in Class 1A regional play in Palos Heights.

The bag of Hannah Kilbane, a Sandburg golfer who finished 12th in the state in Class 2A this weekend, features a furry little friend that has been with her throughout the postseason.

Drenched Shepard soccer players leave their stadium after lightning postponed their regional match against Oak Lawn on Saturday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Tynan

Continued from Page 1

Tynan, enrolled T.J. in pee-wee hockey at Orland Park’s Arctic Ice Arena, on 160th Street, right down the street from the family.

“My brother and sister and I tried all the sports, but it was hockey I loved most,” the 5-foot-9, 175-pound Tynan recalled. “I just kept playing and wanting to get better.”

Tynan soon moved up to competition level with the Orland Park Vikings Youth Hockey League. Diminutive by hockey standards, he credits his coaches for advising him to use speed and strength to compensate for his size. But it was only a matter of time before he would move beyond community level programs.

His talent brought him to the attention

of the Chicago Mission, the premier Tier 1 AAA level developmental program in North America. With alumni that include former Chicago Blackhawk Dustin Byfuglien, Tynan flourished under the tutelage of his coaches including former NHL star Gino Cavallini and Illinois players-turned-coaches Paul and Chris Lappin. It was a serious commitment.

AAA hockey requires being on the ice 5-7 days per week, playing 55-85 games per year and practicing 2-4 times per week.

But most of all, he learned to compensate.

“If you’re a smaller guy, you have to have an edge,” he said. “They taught me hard work, and competitiveness.”

As he approached high school, Tynan was faced with another hockey choice — go to Fenwick’s vaunted hockey program or stay in Triple AAA? He

couldn’t do both under IHSA rules.

Leaving his family, and Orland Park behind, Tynan completed high school in West Des Moines, Iowa. Playing for the Des Moines Buccaneers, another Tier 1 United States Hockey League team, Tynan turned in an impressive 17 goals and 55 assists in 60 games in 2009-10 and led the league in assists to earn a spot on the United States Hockey League All-Rookie Team.

That was enough to capture the attention of Notre Dame coach Jeff Jackson.

“They’d just built a beautiful, brandnew ice rink,” said Tynan, “The coaches were really there for me. I was blessed to go there for four years.”

He amassed 18 power-play goals, six short-handed tallies and eight game-winners, and served as one of three cocaptains. He was selected Notre Dame’s Offensive Player of the year in 2011,

This lucky grasshopper survived getting squashed while hanging around on a tennis court during first-round singles action at the Shepard Sectional at Moraine Valley Community College.

2012, and 2014 and represented the United States at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships, going 1 with a goal and three assists in six tournament appearances, and graduated with a degree in Business Management in 2014.

It seemed inevitable that the NHL would come calling. Tynan was selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets in the third round (66th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.

Alternating between NHL and AHL clubs, he posted 12 goals, 29 assists, and a plus-14 rating over 72 games for AHL Cleveland in the 2016 season, earning a Calder Cup with the Lake Erie (now Cleveland) Monsters. He made his NHL debut against the New Jersey Devils on March 8 and played in three games.

He became a free agent at the end of the season, signing with the expansion Las Vegas Golden Knights on July 1

after agreeing to a two-year, two-way contract.

First-year Wolves coach Rocky Thompson was happy Tynan could join his roster this season.

“He’s a dynamic player in all areas of the ice. He’s good with the puck, he plays a 200-foot hockey game. He’s won a championship before, so he’s proven he’s a winner,” said Thompson. “I think he has leadership qualities in him. When you look at him from a coaching perspective, he does a lot of different things really, really well. He can be an example for others.”

While Tynan patiently waits for another shot in the NHL, he enjoys performing close to home.

“To have my family at the games, to hear them root for me, that’s the greatest ever,” he said. “And they don’t have to travel so far.”

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Houses For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TARIQ JOUDEH, DEANNA SARSOUR-JOUDEH Defendants 17 CH 005497 8554 W. SUN VALLEY DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8554 W. SUN VALLEY DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-107-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-17-03830.

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. 14-17-03830 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005497 TJSC#: 37-7768 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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.VIERA RACOVA, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 9937 8577 W. 101ST TERRACE UNIT 201 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 August 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8577 W. 101ST TERRACE UNIT 201, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1165 Vol. No. 151.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $109,923.51.

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 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3819.

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.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3819 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 9937 TJSC#: 37-8718 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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.NASER AHMAD, RASHA SULIEMAN, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 2015 CH 13721 18046 ALYSSE 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 February 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18046 ALYSSE COURT, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-304-002-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 2092.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 2092 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2015 CH 13721 TJSC#: 37-8960 I3063991

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7816 WEST SUBURBAN LANE, Bridgeview, IL 60455 Property Index No. 18-24-301-040.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $150,281.00.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kenneth A. Fedinets, ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP, 161 N. CLARK ST, SUITE 4200, CHICAGO, IL 60601, (312) 876-7100 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.

Kenneth S. Strauss Kenneth A. Fedinets ARNSTEIN & LEHR LLP 161 N. CLARK ST, SUITE 4200 CHICAGO, IL 60601 (312) 876-7100 E-Mail: kafedinets@arnstein.com Attorney Code. 25188 Case Number: 14 CH 3435 TJSC#: 37-7445

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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.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL VELAZQUEZ, JESSICA E. VELAZQUEZ, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 17 CH 04985 8840 S. 84TH COURT 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 August 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8840 S. 84TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-114-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $137,421.26.

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 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13437.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13437 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 04985 TJSC#: 37-7537 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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WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Bake my day: No table should be without these breadsticks

By Wolfgang Puck

Photo by George F. Miller

The cast of The Beverly Theatre Guild’s ‘Avenue Q’ with their puppet counterparts includes (top, from left) Theo Jamal, director, Jim Seeberg, Carlyse Owens and (bottom, from left); Jeannie Markionni, Rocco Ayala, Beth LynchGiddings, Erica Sinnott and Chris Cummings.

Beverly Theatre Guild presents ‘Avenue Q’ The Beverly Theatre Guild presents the musical “Avenue Q” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 20, 21, 27 and 28; and at 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 22 and 29 at the Morgan Park Academy Arts Center, 2153 W. 111th St., Chicago.

Tickets are $23 each. For more information and tickets, call (773) 284-8497. The musical is the winner of the Tony Triple Crown for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book.

The laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless

story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life.

Due to mature themes and language, the show is rated R, according to a statement from the Guild.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS McCord fall fundraiser is here

“Fall in Love with the Arts…Unmasked,” the annual fall fundraiser to benefit the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, will be held tomorrow, Oct. 20 at Palos Country Club, 131st Street and Southwest Highway.

Cocktails will be served at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served at 7:30pm.

Guest of honor is Alex Maragos of NBC 5 News.

The evening will include music from the American Song Book, performed by Peter Oprisko’s “Artistry in Rhythm,” according to a McCord statement.

Tickets and more information are available online at McCordfall.gesture.com. Information also may be obtained by calling (708) 671-0648.

Walk in ‘autumn glory’ at The Center

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• A “Walk in Autumn Glory” is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday Oct. 21. All are invited to walk the labyrinth on the edge of The Center’s forest and find autumn’s metaphors speaking to life’s journey.

• A children’s photography workshop focusing on Halloween/fall portraits is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday Oct. 21. Instructor Lauren Becker invites will give participants the chance to get a photo portrait in one’s best costume with or without exciting props and fall backgrounds. Becker will pose students, take photographs and email the pictures after class. Fee is $10 per person or $20 per family.

• A collage class is set for Six Monday mornings, beginning Oct. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Instructor April Schabes will have beginning and intermediate students experiment with color and composition to create mixed-media collages. Class fee is $120.

• Womantalk!--a nurturing and supportive discussion group—meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 24. It will focus on the June readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” book, or any other inspirational resources that attendees would like to bring to share. The focus is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, gracefully, and gratefully. Participants are asked to call to confirm attendance, and to bring something to eat if planning to stay for a potluck picnic.

• A “Friendship Mandala” workshop will be held from noon to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 24. The first hour of class will be spent with instructor Robin Neumann, learning the basics of mandala making and creating a small one. In the second hour, all will create mandalas―round robin style. Each student will start a mandala and then pass it around for others to add to it, resulting in amazing transformations, according to a publicity blurb. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. Workshop fee is $22 plus a $4 materials fee.

• An Appalachian Trail Pilgrimage luncheon is set for noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 24. Patrick “RW” Bredlau will recount his hike/pilgrimage of the entire 2,185 miles of the Appalachian Trail and share his story of faith. Luncheon cost is $22, and reservations must be made in advance.

• A watercolor painting class will be held rom 6:30 to 9 p.m. on six Wednesdays, beginning Oct. 25. Instructor Lenox Wallace offers structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, values, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage and more. Experienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and critique. Class fee is $120, and a list of required supplies is available in The Center’s office.

• Woodcarving classes are set for 9 to 11 a.m. on six Thursdays beginning Oct. 26. Instructor Keith Miller will help students learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving, using several types of wood. Participants will create animals, objects and faces. New students will make three to six projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret and miniature people. Experienced students may design their own projects. Class fee is $100. Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class (approximately $25 for wood and bench knives).

• Stained glass class is set for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on six Thursdays beginning Oct. 26. (There is no class on Nov. 23) Instructor Harry Meneghini will

help participants create stained glass pieces by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering--using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. Starting with simple projects, eventually students will design their own windows, pictures and lamps. Class fee is $100. A list of glass and supplies which will need to be purchased will be distributed the first day of class, or may be obtained at The Center office, but students are asked to wait until after the first class to make any purchases.

• “The Haunting: A Terrifying Tale & Hayride” is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28.

First shows start at 6:30 p.m. “The Haunting” is designed to be an evening of frightful fun. It is a night featuring a theatrical, scary story and a hayrack ride around the trails of the Children’s Farm. The event is suggested for children age 9 and older.

There are three shows each night: 6:30, 7:15 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 each, must be purchased in advance, and are available in the office of The Center.

• On the first Sunday of each month, except December, Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion, as well as helping to distribute it.

Those who are able and interested should contact Rev. Chris Hopkins at The Center. All are welcome.

The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup of wine and gluten-free bread.

Bridge Teen Center announces activities for the coming week

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500. These are free events for youths in seventh through 12th grade.

• Drive Out Bullying Service Day will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 at The Bridge Thrift Store, 15605 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and The Bridge Teen Center is asking the community to help “drive out” bullying in our community by volunteering as an individual, family or group, or hosting a donation drive. Donated goods will be sold at The Bridge Thrift Store in support of the The Bridge’s free holistic programs that combat bullying on a daily basis. For more information, contact Rachel Blunier at The Bridge Teen Center.

• Parents and students are invited to a breakfast workshop and FAFSA Clinic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 21. Parents and students will get their questions answered about the financial aid process, and getting scholarships for college. Parents and students are also invited to sit down with an expert from ISAC, by appointment, who will help make sure the FAFSA application is completed on time and with accuracy. The workshop is open to parents of ninth through 12th grade students and current college students. Students and/or their parents can sign up for the workshop and the one-on-one appointments. To sign up for the workshop and/or to schedule a one-on-one appointment, call The Bridge Teen Center or email info@thebridgeteencenter.org.

• Kids are invited to play Wallyball from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24. Wallyball is a fast-paced game played in a racquetball court with many of the same skills used in volleyball.

• Students are invited to plant fresh succulents, moss and adornments in a real pumpkin for a unique fall centerpiece, from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25.

• “#SKILLS: Speak Without Words” (girls only) with Heather Dropski is set for 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesfay, Oct. 25. Girls will learn the art of nonverbal communication.

• “DIY Light-Up Letters” runs from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 26. Students will create a marquee letter from cardboard and holiday lights.

• Students will hear from a trained physical therapist about a career with various specialties and settings, from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

• Students will learn some of the basic fundamentals of songwriting with Christal Luster from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26.

• Vintage Game Night is set for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, Students are invited to play a variety of vintage games. Free food samples will be provided by Chick-Fil-A.

After five decades of cooking professionally, one of the most important secrets I’ve learned for making people feel a meal is memorable — whether it is eaten in a restaurant or at home — is to add special little touches. Garnish a pasta dish with fresh herbs, quickly saute fresh fruit compote to serve over ice cream or alongside cake, or offer flavored butter instead of a plain spread, and your guests will be blown away by your creativity and generosity.

I think every home cook could benefit from that lesson, as the busiest time of year for entertaining quickly approaches. Just a few weeks from now, you may be throwing a Halloween party. No sooner will you clean up from that lively gathering, and Thanksgiving will be just around the corner. The entire month of December seems to bring its own round of parties, from pre-Christmas buffets to big family sit-down dinners to elegant New Year cocktail get-togethers.

So, I’ve been wondering if there was one simple recipe I could share that you could have on hand to see you all the way from now to the new year. When the answer came to me, it seemed both obvious and ingenious, as all such delightful additions to home entertaining should be: Prepare crispy homemade breadsticks!

Even more than a lovingly baked loaf of bread, breadsticks will win delighted reactions from your guests. They’re fun to serve with cocktails, wine or beer. They make memorable additions to a buffet, and are just as welcome passed at the dinner table. And they can seem as casual or fancy as the foods they accompany and the style of your party.

Better still, breadsticks are simple to make. I base mine on the same easy pizza dough I use in my restaurants (though you could substitute store-bought, ready-to-bake dough, too). Since the sticks are so thin, baking takes just minutes, not the hour or more for a large loaf.

Best of all, breadsticks let you be creative with ease, since you can coat them with all sorts of flavorings. In the following version, I brush them with easily made garlic-chili oil before baking and dust them with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. But you could substitute plain olive oil and dustings of your own favorite spices; or roll them in sesame seeds or poppy seeds; or replace the Parmesan with other cheeses, which you could even knead lightly into the dough before you roll out and cut the sticks.

Try them first for Halloween, adding extra garlic to keep away the vampires. After that, I’m sure you’ll add them to your holiday

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Aside from Parmesan, you could roll the breadsticks in sesame seeds.

repertoire — and then make them a regular addition to your table year-round!

SPICY GARLICCHILI PARMESAN BREADSTICKS Serves 4 • 6 ounces (185 g) Wolfgang’s Pizza Dough (recipe follows), or storebought bread dough • 1/3 cup (85 mL) garlicchili oil (recipe follows) • 1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves • 2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or aluminum foil.

On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the pizza dough into a long, thin strip about 4 inches (10 cm) wide, 14 inches (35 cm) long, and less than 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick. Brush the surface of the dough evenly but lightly with some chili-garlic oil. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, thyme and red pepper flakes.

Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide. Transfer the strips to the prepared baking sheets, laying them he straight or twisting them into spirals as you like; leave a 1/2-inch (12-mm) space between the breadsticks.

Transfer the baking sheets to the preheated oven and bake until the breadsticks are browned and crispy, 10 to 15 minutes, switching and rotating the positions of the baking sheets partway through the time for more even browning.

Transfer the baking sheets to racks to cool. Serve the breadsticks immediately or store airtight until serving.

WOLFGANG’S PIZZA DOUGH Makes 4 balls, each about 6 ounces (185 g) • 1 package active dry or fresh yeast • 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 cup (250 mL) warm water, 105-115 F (40-46 C) • 3 cups (750 mL) allpurpose flour • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast and honey in 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the warm water.

In a food processor, combine the flour and salt. Add the oil, the yeast mixture, and the remaining water and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Turn the dough out onto a clean work surface and knead by hand 2 or 3 minutes longer. The dough should be smooth and firm. Cover with a clean, damp towel and let rise in a cool spot for about 2 hours.

(When ready, the dough will stretch as it is lightly pulled).

Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Work each by pulling down the sides and tucking under the bottom. Repeat 4 or 5 times. Then on a smooth, unfloured surface, roll each under the palm of your hand until the top is smooth and firm, about 1 minute. Cover with a damp towel and let rest 1 hour. At this point, the balls can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to two days.

CHILI-GARLIC OIL Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) • 2 cups (500 mL) extravirgin olive oil • 1 whole head garlic, cloves separated and peeled • 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes In a small saucepan, combine the oil and garlic, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the garlic begins to turn brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (Do not let the garlic get too dark, or the oil will taste bitter.)

Remove from the heat and cool to room temperature. Add the red pepper flakes and infuse for at least 2 hours. Strain into a covered container and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you shoot from the hip in the week ahead be sure you don’t shoot yourself in the foot. Ingenious ideas will help you make your mark in the workplace, but won’t help to stabilize relationships.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be filled with imaginative ideas as this week unfolds. It may not be possible to translate your ideas into moneymaking enterprises, but sharing ideas may bring some people closer.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Spread the word. You may learn many new things that enrich your life and enhance your creativity.

You will forget your doubts and fears as this week goes by and you share your ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you care you will share. A partner may inspire you to be more businesslike in your approach to possessions and assets in the week ahead. Others might inadvertently block your plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The tighter the knot, the better the bond.

You enjoy ties of affection, but it is difficult to sustain relationships that hang by a slender thread.

Concentrate on being loyal and trustworthy this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

New technology can help you achieve your aims. Find ways to shave a few pennies off the bills by becoming more energy efficient in the week ahead. Stay abreast of the latest trends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The unexpected or unpredictable might work out in your favor. Welcome sudden breaks in routine or unanticipated visitors in the week ahead. You may learn something of great value.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can’t command respect until you have earned it. Don’t rest on your laurels or hide away in a dream world. Be seen as trustworthy and act as a model of industry in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Although you may want to correct someone’s mistakes, be understanding and forgiving in the

week ahead. People may forget what you say but will never forget how you make them feel.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have ambitious dreams but sometimes don’t have the money or time to pursue them.

By applying logic it may be easy to achieve your goals as this week unfolds.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You’ve got all the right moves. You feel more glamorous or talented than usual this week, but must fight an urge to act on impulse or switch direction. Don’t abandon an ongoing project.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The tides may turn quickly where your finances are concerned. Enjoy unique experiences but don’t put your money on the line this week.

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING”: For any fan of the title character, there never can be too many Spider-Man movies — and the big difference of this latest one is that it links fully into the so-called Marvel Universe, demonstrated in part by the presence of Tony Stark, alias Iron Man (and still played by that movie series’ Robert Downey Jr.). The latter develops a new spider-suit for young Peter Parker (Tom Holland, in his debut in the role), who wants access to all the abilities it offers ... even those that Stark feels should be off-limits to him for the time being. However, the web-slinging hero will need every advantage he can get against a foe known as The Vulture (Michael Keaton, who certainly has experience in the superhero-movie realm from his “Batman” days). Marisa Tomei assumes the part of Aunt May, and Jon Favreau and Gwyneth Paltrow also resurface from the “Iron Man” adventures. Zendaya and Donald Glover (“Atlanta”) co-star as well. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “GIRLS TRIP”: Several longtime friends reunite for a trip to New Orleans, and get new revelations along the way, in director Malcolm D. Lee’s (“The Best Man”) enjoyable comedy, cowritten by “black-ish” creator Kenya Barris. Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith, Regina Hall and rising comic Tiffany Haddish star as the quartet who reexamine some of the decisions they’ve made in the past while making new ones - some of which also could stand some reconsideration, as they discover. Larenz Tate, Mike Colter and Mike Epps also appear. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes with commentary

by Lee; outtakes; extended NeYo music performance. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMERICAN GODS: SEASON ONE”: Developed for television by Bryan Fuller (“Hannibal”) and Michael Green (“Heroes”) from the Neil Gaiman novel, this boundary-busting Starz fantasy-

drama series makes an ex-convict (Ricky Whittle) the bodyguard of an extremely powerful man (Ian McShane) who wants to preserve a world of traditional magic against new forces who would usurp it.

The impressive cast also includes Gillian Anderson (“The X Files”), Emily Browning, Pablo Schreiber, Kristin Chenoweth and Peter Stormare (“Fargo”). The series will be getting a second season.

DVD extras: nine “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also in Blu-ray) “STEP”: For fans of such stories as “Pitch Perfect” and “Bring It On,” here’s the real deal, a documentary that follows the highs and lows of the senior year of a female high-school step-dance team in inner-city Baltimore. Their aims involve not only their quest for success at a championship, but also their individual hopes for college careers. The film also shows the involvement of their teachers and parents. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by director Amanda Lipitz; deleted scenes; photo gallery; music video. *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on On Demand)

COMING SOON:

“WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES” (Oct. 24): A reluctant Caesar (Andy Serkis) spearheads a war against a human colonel’s (Woody Harrelson) troops. (PG-13: AS, V) “THE EMOJI MOVIE” (Oct. 24): Yes, those smartphone images get their own film, with T.J. Miller as the voice of an especially boisterous one. (PG: AS) “KIDNAP” (Oct. 31): A woman (Halle Berry) takes matters into her own hands to save her abducted son; Jason George co-stars. (R: P, V) “ORPHAN BLACK: THE COMPLETE SERIES” (Oct. 31): Tatiana Maslany wraps up her much-praised performance — actually, make that “performances” — as mutually protective clones.

(Not rated: AS, P, V) “WESTWORLD: SEASON ONE” (Nov. 7): The HBO-series reimagining of the fantasy about a resort populated by lifelike robots stars Anthony Hopkins, Evan Rachel Wood and Thandie Newton.

(Not rated: AS, N, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Pleasure Lake Park - 10801 S. Roberts Road Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28 6:00 pm - Less scary hayride for the younger folk 7:00-8:45 pm - Haunted Hayride $5.00 Adults $3.00 ten years & younger For information call 708-430-4500.

*concessions will be available for purchase

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MONSTER RATES AT

10360 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465

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14-Month CD 1

1.55 % APY*

$1,000 Minimum /New Money Only

29-Month CD 1

2.05 % APY*

$1,000 Minimum /New Money Only

47-Month CD 1

2.15 % APY*

$1,000 Minimum /New Money Only

Monster Special Money Market 2

1.00% APY*

If Balance is $5,000 or More Guaranteed Through 12/31/2018 Minimum to open $2,500 New Money Only

1. $1000.00 minimum balance to open and earn stated *Annual Percentage Yield. New money only, not on deposit with First Secure Bank & Trust. Rates current as of 9/16/2017. Rates and Terms are subject to change at anytime and without notice.

Substantial penalty for early withdrawal. An early withdrawal penalty may reduce earnings. 2. Rates current as of 9/16/2017. $2,500 minimum to open and maintain to avoid a monthly fee of $25. Limit six (6) debit transactions per statement cycle, $5 fee for each excessive transaction. Fees may reduce earnings. On balances of $5,000 or more APY* is 1.00%. Balances $0.01$4,999.99 is 0.25% APY*. Rates are guaranteed through 12/31/2018. After 12/31/2018 the rates will be a variable rate and are subject to change at any time and without notice.

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