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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 43 • 2 Sections

PALOS PARK

To fit rezone foes, council will meet at Rec Center site By Michael Gilbert

Image courtesy developer Brad Wilson

Property overview shows the 3.8-acre site proposed for a medical office building on McCarthy Road in relation to its surroundings. The lightly shaded area labeled Property now contains two homes on five residential lots.

Deny rezone for medical building: Palos Park Plan body tells village By Jack Murray

Regional News Editor Residents burst into applause when the Palos Park Plan Commission voted unanimously last Thursday to recommend that the Village Council deny the rezoning of five residential lots on McCarthy Road to allow construction of a medical office building. The decision came at the end of a contentious hearing that lasted more than two hours at the Kaptur Administrative Center. Chairs were set up outside the hearing room to accommodate the overflow crowd of residents. Despite the plan body’s nega-

tive recommendation, the applicant seeking the zone change can legally opt to come back to the Plan Commission to correct problems with the landscaping plan for the proposed development, village attorney Jacob Karaca told the panel at the end of the hearing. Residents early on packed the Village Council chambers to oppose the rezoning of parcels at 7831, 7835 and 7919 W. McCarthy Road from R-1 residential to B-2 business in order to construct the two-story, 43,769 sq. ft. building, with 190 parking spaces. Two homes, one a rental property currently vacant, now exist on the five lots. Both would be

demolished under plans for the development. Neighbors whose homes abut the site say the project would lower their property values. Karen Lally, one of 10 homeowners neighboring the 3.8-acre project area, presented petitions opposing the $12 million development to the plan commission. Signers of the petitions included 514 Palos Park residents and 93 Palos Heights residents in addition to residents of nearby unincorporated areas, Lally said. Plan Commissioner John Basso told Lally the petitions would be entered into the hearing record as testimony. He urged her to hold

onto them and give them to the Village Council when it meets to consider the Plan Commission’s recommendation on Monday, Nov. 14. That meeting will be held at the village Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St., to accommodate the expected large crowd. It would take a four-fifths majority vote of the members of the Village Council — the mayor and four commissioners — to overturn the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny the zone change, former village clerk Annette Mucha said after the hearing. Basso chaired the hearing after Chairman Ralph Jones recused See REZONE, Page 2

Making room for a capacity crowd expected at the next Palos Park Village Council meeting on Nov. 14, officials will conduct it at the village Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. That’s when the council is expected to consider the Plan Commission’s recommendation to deny the rezoning of five residential lots on McCarthy Road to allow for a medical office building. The council meeting is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. The decision to change to a larger venue came after some 100 residents packed the council chambers in the Kaptur Administrative Center to oppose the zone change in a hearing before the Plan Commission last Thursday, Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney said Monday. The Plan Commission voted unanimously last Thursday to recommend the Village Council deny the rezoning request. It would take four-fifths majority vote by members of the Village Council to overturn the Plan Commission recommendation. “The Plan Commission meeting to discuss the rezoning for a medical office was of great interest to residents and highly attended,” Mahoney told the council and a handful of residents in attendance Monday. “To make sure we can accommodate residents who would like to comment, our next Village Council meeting will be held in the Recreation Center. “We want to make sure that anyone who is interested in that particular item has the opportunity and space to attend that meeting and make comments.” Developer Brad Wilson, of Western Springs, is seeking to rezone the parcels at 7831, 7835

and 7919 W. McCarthy Road from R-1 residential to B-2 business in order to construct the two-story, 43,769 square-foot medical office building. Mahoney said “at least two of the homes have people living in them.” The site is across McCarthy Road from Palos Hospital, near the Commons of Palos Park townhouse development and contiguous to the Shell gas station at 80th Avenue and McCarthy Road. Wilson’s request was not well received by a great majority of the residents at the Plan Commission meeting. Mahoney said this will be the first time in more than a dozen years a Village Council meeting has been held at the Recreation Center. “It’s been a long time — I don’t think I’ve ever been an elected official for a [Village Council] meeting at the rec center,” Mahoney said. “I know I’ve been an interested resident for one of those meetings, but I can’t remember what the issue was.” Palos Park has no restrictions on how long one can address the council at a meeting and Mahoney said he does not foresee the village instituting a time limit for the next meeting. “We have ad hoc rules,” Mahoney said. “We haven’t found the need to create rules [for addressing the council], but if there is a large crowd I will read some general guidelines for people to adhere to.” One downside to moving to the Recreation Center is the inability to broadcast the meeting live on the village’s local access channel. Mahoney said the meeting will still be recorded and shown tape delayed on the village’s website. “That is one of the drawbacks, but we just want to make sure everyone who wants to attend can be there.”

Who dares to enter Haunted Woods? Orland Lions Club Halloween frights end Saturday night

By Dermot Connolly Haunted Woods, the annual Halloween tradition sponsored by the Orland Park Lions Club since the 1980s, is scaring up some surprises for one more Friday and Saturday before Halloween. The haunt designed by Prepared to Scare Productions is located by tradition in a three-acre wooded area at 14800 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. “Shady Acres, a Getaway to Die For”

is this year’s theme. It changes annually, so there are sure to be plenty of scary surprises for return visitors. The Prepared to Scare Productions team of designers is comprised mostly of former Eagle Scouts and both current and former troop leaders, and Boy Scout Troop 378 of Tinley Park is once again are helping out too. “You can expect to be scared. That is what you pay us to do and we’re good at that,” said Steven Anton, director and past president of the Lions Club, when asked what a first-timer might expect this time around. The Forest of Fears is billed as “a haunt attraction with high startle impact containing special

effects, use of fog and strobes as well as moments of complete darkness and feeling of claustrophobia. Enter this dark wooded haunt to discover what really happens when lost in the woods.” While there is no strict age limit on entering, according to the prepared2scare.com website, it is not recommended for children under 6, expectant mothers, or individuals with epilepsy or heart conditions. “We had a fairly good turnout the first weekend, and we’re expecting bigger crowds as it gets closer to Halloween,” said Anton recently. “It is completely outdoor event. A little rain or mist won’t stop it. We’re just hoping for no down-

pours, because no one will want to stand in line,” said Anton. It is open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28 and 29, the final two nights of operation. Going through the attraction could take half an hour, so the last tickets will be sold at 10 p.m. General admission is $12, and VIP tickets are available for $17 for those who want to bypass the line. Admission is free for children up to 5 years old accompanied by an adult. “People who bring a non-perishable food item will get $2 off the ticket price. All donations will go to the Supplied photo Orland Township Food Pantry,” The Haunted Woods in daylight, before the ghosts and goblins appear. Anton said. The Orland Park Lions Club’s attraction ends this Saturday night, at 14800

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Orland Park Trustees Pat Gira (left) and Michael Carroll (right) congratulate spelling bee top finishers Beverly Opelka, of Palos Park, 2nd place; Ken Dritz, of Naperville, 1st place and Melanie Mobley, of Rolling Meadows, 3rd place.

Top finishers of Orland Open Spelling Bee named The 38th annual Orland Open Spelling Bee on Oct. 16 ended with a new champion, Ken Dritz, of Naperville, a retired Argonne National Laboratory employee. The final winning two words were “irreconcilable” and “serendipitous.” The last four rounds featured Dritz and Beverly Opelka, of Palos Park, a former champion, battling to win first prize. Finishing third was another former champion, Melanie Mobley, of Rolling Meadows. Fifty-six spellers ages 8 to senior citizens from 21 different localities competed in the 450word contest, according to Amy Goebel, Spelling Master. Held at The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park, the annual contest is co-sponsored by the village of Orland Park. Mayor Dan McLaughlin gave the welcome,

along with Trustee Jim Dodge. Serving as judges in the contest that lasted more than two hours were Trustees Pat Gira and Michael Carroll. Other medal winners in the overall contest were: 4th Julie Neville, Chicago 5th Rosemary Nettles, University Park 6th Nicholas Hossin, Palos Heights 7th Larry Deweese, Willowbrook 8th Maria Moore, Orland Park 9th Anne Rybialek, Bolingbrook 10th Ronny Philip, Orland Park 11th Jeri Sparks, Chicago 12th James Tan, Age 12, Palos South 13th Ashley Philip, Age 11,

Century J.H. 14th Linda Cepa, Homer Glen 15th Tom Doyle, a former champion, Orland Park The three top 8-10 year-old spellers were: 1st Enzo Restiro, Navajo, Palos Heights 2nd Kasandra Baylosis, Hanover Park 3rd Leen Abughazaleh, High Point, Orland Park Top Junior High spellers were: 1st James Tan, Palos South 2nd Ashley Philip, Century, Orland Park 3rd Leah Bylut, Independence, Palos Heights — The Presbyterian Church in Orland Park

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McCord student Grace Mintle, of Palos Heights, and Blaithin Murnin, of Palos Park, pose on the red carpet of Hannah’s Boutique in Palos Park while searching for just the right party dress for McCord’s upcoming gala. The two high school students will be volunteering at the annual fundraising event.

McCord Gallery gala will bring the elegant ‘Splendors of Spain’ McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will present the “Splendors of Spain” on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Midlothian Country Club. This celebration of the arts is McCord’s main fundraiser, which supports art and music classes, workshops, lectures, outreach programs, and maintenance and preservation of the historic McCord House. An addition is now being

built to the landmark home, which is owned by the village of Palos Park. Funded by donations from citizens of the greater Chicago area community, this expansion is a uniquely generous effort. The committee organizing the gala has designed an enchanting evening with Spanish music and Flamenco dancing to transport its guests to Spain, while staying close to home. A raffle, silent

and live auctions plus a delicious dinner and open bar are included. Putting fun into fundraising is a distinctive goal of the committee. To join the festivities, reserve your tickets at $125 each by calling 671-0648. McCord Gallery is a 501c3 organization and donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated. — McCord Gallery and Cultural Center

himself from running the meeting or voting on the rezoning petition because his home abuts the site. “I am one of the unfortunate property owners adjacent to the site,” Jones told the crowd before stating he opposes the zoning change. Developer Brad Wilson, of Western Springs, who sought the zoning change, is reviewing his options, he said the day after the hearing. “It was most likely an illegal hearing,” he added. “You can’t recuse yourself and then make a statement like that,” he said of Jones. “He told the whole room that he was against it.” Wilson also told The Regional that he is the petitioner for the zone change, not Frank Radochonski, of Palos Park, as named in the legal notice published by the village giving public notice of the hearing. In a zoning application to the village dated June 14, signed by Frank and Kelley Radochonski, they authorize Wilson to act as their agent and submit a request for rezoning. It was Wilson who presented the plans for the medical office building to the plan commission. Wilson described his background in health care development, listing the Oak Lawn Medical Center near Advocate Christ Hospital, a large medical office center in Menomonee Falls, Wis., and the Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine at University of Chicago Hospitals. Wilson noted the site is across McCarthy Road from Palos Hospital, near the Commons of Palos Park townhouse development and contiguous to the Shell gas station zoned B-2 at 80th Avenue and McCarthy Road. The developer quoted Palos Park’s strategic and comprehensive plans to support his case for the zone change. The village’s comprehensive plan describes Palos Hospital as a “significant employer that draws thousands of people to the area on a daily basis.” “Professional offices, retail and restaurants are often located near such institutions to provide support, serves and goods to employees and visitors alike,” Wilson read from the comprehensive plan projected on a screen during his PowerPoint presentation. “Proximity to the hospital strengthens the commercial viability of the area.” Commissioner Mike Wall interjected to say “no plan we’ve ever done” envisioned commercial zoning on the residential site proposed for the medical building. Later Wall told Wilson, “your own engineer says the site is not included in the property we designated as the East 123rd Street Corridor.” Chairman Basso agreed. The proposed commercial properties are next to the Village Courtyard, “not this site,” he said. Basso had laid a ground rule before Wilson’s presentation that commissioners could question him any time during it. The 123rd Street Corridor area is the south side of 123rd street east of the railroad, Wilson contended. “Go home!” someone shouted at him from the audience. “Can I finish my presentation?” Wilson asked. The medical building would not have ambulances transporting patients to it, he said. It would contain physicians’ offices and its hours would be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wilson plans underground water detention to save trees on the site at a cost of $400, 000. He described the enhanced setbacks, berms and landscaping intended to shield residential neighbors. His proposal contends that the development would not impact the “level of service of McCarthy Road or any adjacent roadway.” The site would have a rightin/right-out only driveway on its north side and a full access drive-

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Continued from Page 1 From 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, the attraction will become “Trick-orTreat Trail,” where children who don’t want to be scared are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes and collect candy from various characters. The cost is $3 per child. “We’re all volunteers. As usual, all the money we raise goes back into the programs the Lions sponsor and helping those in our community who need it,” said Anton. Following Haunted Woods, the Lions Club’s next event will be a candlelight bowl set for Saturday, Nov. 19, at Orland Bowl, 8601 W. 159th St. All proceeds from that will go toward REACT, an organization that provides counseling for first responders. More information is available McCord Board president Carol Trzcinski prepares invita- Last year’s Volunteer of the Year Paulette Santori enjoys at orlandparklionsclub.com or prepared2scare.com. tions with a rendering of the new annex to inspire her. putting together items for the silent auction.

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Rendering of the two-story medical office building proposed between 7831 and 7919 W. McCarthy Road, Palos Park.

way across from 123rd Place. Wilson and commissioners argued about how many viable trees are on the site. “It looks to me like you’re scraping the property,” Basso said. “Your own tree survey says 322 trees are on the property.” From trees, Wilson turned to revenue. He said the project would generate $351,000 a year in property taxes, $216,904 of that for local school districts. He noted that Palos School District 118 has a bond issue referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot. “I would rather have an increase in our taxes than change the character of the village,” Basso replied to loud applause. Basso said the site is on a “dangerous curve” of McCarthy Road and asked whether the Illinois Department of Transportation has given its approval. Wilson replied it’s in the application stage. Rich DeBoer, an architect, was the first of many residents who spoke at the podium to question Wilson and oppose the project. The village zoning code allows more than 100 uses in a B-2 district, he said. “If we rezone it, all these uses are now allowable.” He also criticized the traffic study for the project, calling it incomplete because it was done on only a single day last July when no school buses run. Karen Lally said the curve is dangerous, with limited visibility. Construction of the building would harm the health of neighbors with asthma, she said. Security lights and delivery trucks would disturb the quality of life of neighbors, she added. Carri Sirigas, owner of the Harvest Room restaurant in Palos Heights, said the project would have a negative impact on her neighborhood and “change the integrity of Palos Park.” “We did not move into Palos Park to have it turned into a concrete jungle,” she added. She counted 16 children who live in the immediate area whose safety could be impacted by the increased traffic. “The money is not worth that,” she said of Wilson’s tax revenue projections. Sue Parker quoted the first sentence of village plan: “To maintain the low-density, high-quality residential character of the village.” The character of the village has a rural, small-town feel, she added. “This is a family town — if we wanted this, we’d live in Orland Park,” she said. Benjamin Schoepfle, like De-

Boer, hit the one-day traffic impact study. “You chose to gather a single day of data in July.” The project would overburden the existing capacity of the roadways to the site, he said. “You will need a light here [at 123rd Place],” he added. Cathy Maier said the property is not proposed for commercial use in the Comprehensive Plan. Because Palos School District 118 school buses travel McCarthy Road, traffic is already hazardous, she added. The bus barn is at Palos East School, about a mile east of the site. “Palos Park is an island, a beautiful island,” Ray Chocholek, a retired architect, said. He said the planned building looks fine, “but it does not belong in this particular location.” “If this zoning is changed, you will do a major disservice to this community,” Chocholek told plan commissioners. “If this goes through, we will have another College Drive,” Carol Alesia referred to the row of medical buildings along Route 83 in Palos Heights. Julie Fitzpatrick, a nurse, maintained there is no need for another medical building in this area. Ronette McCarthy, an attorney, urged resident to attend the Nov. 14 Village Council meeting to urge it to uphold the plan commission’s recommendation to deny the zoning change. John T. Donovan said the village should follow the rule of law set forth in its zoning ordinance to keep the site’s residential zoning. If this rezone is allowed, “What’s the precedent we would set?” he asked. Palos Heights resident Barry Zalane was concerned the project would disrupt traffic in the entire area, spilling over into his hometown onto 76th Avenue, where he said speeding is already a problem. “And when the mosque starts operation, what will it do to traffic patterns?” he asked. After more than an hour of residents’ testimony, Basso called them “an articulate group.” “It is important for you to take this petition and attend” the Nov. 14 Village Council meeting, he added after Commissioner Wall moved to deny the zone change, which won unanimous approval. “In plain language, we recommended this be denied,” Wall said to loud applause. A link to view the hearing in its entirety is contained on the village website, palospark.org.

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Palos Village Players Month proclaimed in Palos Park

Theater group marks 75th year By Michael Gilbert

Photos by Patricia Bailey

President of the D230 Foundation Board of Directors Ann Oliver discovered Jeanne Krapauskas, foundation executive director, getting a massage from massage therapist Kelly Kawczynski, of EKO Salon & Spa in Orland Park, during the foundation’s third annual Health & Wellness fundraiser event last Saturday at Andrew High School.

More than 200 guests poured into the vendor space to meet the event’s guest author and speaker, Dr. Deanna Minich. Shown while her daughter signs her latest book, “Whole Detox,” is Sharon Minich (right). In between are team rainbow volunteer Tara Davis, of Orland Park, and health advocate June Frantz.

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The Palos Village Players community theater group is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2016, and Mayor John Mahoney said it is the ideal time to honor them. “They have done a lot for Palos Park, it was special to honor them this evening,” he told the Village Council Monday. The Palos Village Players began in 1941 and have performed 225 comedies, tragedies, farces, dramas and musicals during that time for the community, Mahoney said. “The Village of Palos Park applauds all of the past and present members of the Palos Village Players for their contributions and enrichment of our Village through

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Palos Village Players Vice President Meghan Sterling accepts a proclamation from Mayor John Mahoney declaring November as Palos Village Players Month in Palos Park.

this wonderful form of artistic expression,” he said. The group’s next production — “Lend Me a Tenor” — will be performed Nov. 11-13 and 18-19 at the village Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. For

ticket information, visit palosvillageplayers.com. “We encourage everyone in Palos Park, Palos Heights, Orland Park, Palos Hills and even Lemont to come out to the show,” Mahoney said.

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Eligible village of Orland Park residents may apply for the village’s residential property tax rebate starting Monday, Oct. 31. The Village Board approved a rebate of $2.2 million as a result of the Village of Orland Park’s strong financial position. Residents will have three ways to apply for the rebate. They can apply online starting Monday at www.optaxrebate.com. Applicants can download a paper application and bring the completed application in to the Village Hall or they can pick up an application at specific buildings in the village and apply in person or by mail. On-line and paper applications will be available starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 31. Paper applications will be available at the Frederick T. Owens Village Hall at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave.; the Recreation Administration Building at 14600 S. Ravinia Ave.; the village’s Sportsplex at 11351 W. 159th St. and at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

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Easy steps to voting This week’s Regional News contains specimen ballots for both Orland and Palos townships, listing all the candidates and referendum questions voters living in those precincts can select on the Nov. 8 election ballot. The specimen ballots are published as paid legal notices by the Cook County Clerk’s Office, which does not publish the specimen ballot for Worth Township in The Regional. Early voting started Monday in Cook County and saw a record number of suburban voters take advantage of the first day of Early Voting, “shattering all previous marks for the day,” the Cook County Clerk’s office reported on Tuesday. A total 25,579 suburban Cook County residents voted throughout the 52 Early Voting sites in suburban Cook County and at Clerk David Orr’s downtown Chicago office on Monday. An additional 838 people registered and voted through Grace Period registration. The Early Voting sites will be open to all eligible suburban Cook County residents, through Monday, Nov. 7. Cook County residents who missed previous voter registration deadlines can still register at any of the Clerk’s Early Voting sites. During this grace period, voters not yet registered must provide two forms of identification, and they must vote in person at the time that they register. Residents may also register to vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, but only at their designated polling place with two forms of I.D. The closest Early Voting sites in our area are as follows: • Orland Township Hall, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. • Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. • Andrew Biela Senior Citizens Center, 4545 Midlothian Turnpike, in Crestwood. • Alsip Village Hall, 4500 W. 123rd St. • Oak Forest City Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave. • Lemont Township Hall, 1115 Warner Ave., Lemont. Early Voting hours are Oct. 24-28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov.4, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 29 and Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Palos Heights City Hall in NOT an early voting site in this election. Grace period voter registration is being held through Nov. 7 at the Cook County Clerk’s Offices in Bridgeview, Markham or downtown. Residents may also register to vote on Election Day, Nov. 8, but only at their designated polling place with two forms of I.D. For more information or questions, contact the County Clerk’s Election Office at 312-603-5656 or visit www.cookcountyclerk.com/elections. The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area’s newsletter’s special election issue calls the above website the best one for election information if you live in Cook County. You can click on “Your Voter Information” and reach a form to insert your name and address to bring up a variety of information, including location of your polling place. The League’s informative newsletter says a new website this year is Ballotready.org, which provides free, nonpartisan background information on every candidate and referendum question on a voter’s ballot. For information on ballot referenda in Cook County, click on lwvcookcounty.org. For an excellent voters guide on WTTW, the League suggests a visit to chicagotonight.wttw.com. The Chicago Bar Association pocket guide on judges is at chicagobar.org. For the Alliance of Bar Associations guide, go to voteforjudges.org. The Regional thanks Cook County Clerk David Orr and the League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area for providing these easy steps to voting for our readers.

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Waking up to the new world of a Cubs pennant I’ve always loved the Chicago Cubs ever since I was a kid on the South Side of Chicago, where most of my neighbors were all diehard White Sox fans. Still, maybe my love was with the Cubs’ name. But I admired its players and fell in love with one of the greatest baseball parks in America, Wrigley Field. Cheering for the Cubs to win the pennant has always been fun, in a large part because they have always fallen short — it’s been 108 years since their last World Series championship (1908) and 71 years since winning their last pennant (1945). The Chicago Cubs were the “underdogs” of baseball, and maybe that helped Cubs fans survive the losses and a mythical curse many claimed as the excuse. The “underdog” is a powerful symbol of determination, persistence and stubbornness. I’m definitely an “underdog” fan, especially in politics. But my love came from the popular “Underdog” animated TV series from the 1960s. “There’s no need to fear. Underdog is here,” the proud and powerful yet “humble and lovable” Shoeshine Boy cartoon doggie would declare as he quickly turned into a superhero who saved people. The Underdog saving people. It’s a heartwarming theme that kept Cubs fans’ hearts warm for more than 108 years in this country. The Chicago Cubs changed that on Saturday night, Oct. 22, 2016, a day that will go down in history as one of the great days in American baseball. They won the National League championship. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Los

RAY HANANIA Angeles Dodgers in six games, and the clincher was at Wrigley Field on Saturday night when Chicago’s team shutout the Dodgers and their over-ballyhooed “fearsome” Goliath of a pitcher, Clayton Kershaw. In my eyes, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks are today’s Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, the heroes of my boyhood. I used to live a few blocks from Ernie Banks, who lived in Pill Hill on Chicago’s Southeast Side in the 1960s. I also lived by another underdog powerhouse, Muhammad Ali. The Cubs also had power hitters Ron Santo and Billy Williams. The faces changed many times. The Cubs also had a great pitcher in Fergie Jenkins, catcher Randy Hundley and second baseman Glenn Beckert. We saw all the names come and go, dogged under the shadow of an excuse, a hyped-up curse. When the Cubs refused to allow Greek immigrant and bar owner Billy Sianis to bring his goat into the 1945 World Series game, he vexed them with an Old World, Middle Eastern curse. The Cubs lost the World Series to the Detroit Tigers and it’s been a drought ever since. Columnist Mike Royko, who I knew and

worked with, glommed on to the story told by the goat owner’s nephew, Sam Sianis, at the Billy Goat Tavern under Michigan Avenue where Royko and his adoring entourage of journalist pals sat eating burgers and drinking beer. Billy Sianis was an entrepreneur and super promoter who once petitioned Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley for the first liquor license for the moon. Royko later wrote that it was all just in good fun. A typical Chicago good story, or “gawd stawwy” as my City Hall journalism mentor would put it, the late great Harry Golden Jr. It was the only believable explanation for the Cubs failures. Underdogs are often shouldered with the burden of a nonsensical myth. The Cubs are playing the Cleveland Indians, who are in a mini-slump of their own, having not won a World Series since 1948. Just no “curse.” Winning the World Series is great. Playing in the World Series as the underdog is dynamic. Electrifying. Something that will charge up Cubs fans more than any other baseball or sports fan in the country. This is a new world where Chicago Cubs fans can lift up their heads with pride. They did what everyone said they couldn’t do. It took a long time to get there, 71 years, and who knows if they will win the World Series. The Cub has become the Bear, and not soon enough, ironically. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

READERS WRITE The REAL cost of those classrooms! To the Editor: As a lifelong resident of District 118, I have always been proud to live in a community with a highly regarded school district and community members that support the schools. District 118 is presenting a referendum on the ballot asking for “an addition to the Palos West Elementary School Building for the District’s special education early childhood and at-risk pre-kindergarten programs, [to] alter, repair and equip school buildings, improve the sites thereof and issue bonds of said School District to the amount of $6,500,000.” There is no request for funds for programming. The programs that will use this space are funded in various ways—some of these programs are mandated. As a volunteer for the Juvenile Protection Court in Cook County, part of my responsibility is to visit foster children at school. I have had the opportunity to visit several different Early Childhood and Pre-K classrooms in other districts. Last year, when I visited 118’s Pre-K classroom, I was very surprised that the classroom was so much smaller than the others I have visited. I was unaware of some of the other limitations of District 118’s facilities, because I thought they would be comparable to what I have seen in other schools. This is not the case. I would describe District 118’s facilities as deficient to the other programs I have visited. I was pleased to see the referendum posted because research shows that early education reduces the cost of special services in the future. I am not surprised that District 118 has been able to facilitate a strong program with limited facilities, but I believe it is time our district improves the conditions for these children

and their teachers and therapists. Strong schools make our real estate values strong as well. The $3.25 million portion of the budget is NOT just for four classrooms. This portion of the budget includes: Four Early Learning classrooms that include bathrooms and shared therapy spaces, an Occupational Therapy room, a Physical Therapy room, a shared office, storage room, a conference room and a large indoor gross motor area for groups of children. I believe that this project is needed and I would rather pay for it now, when we have bonds retiring. Construction costs are not likely to be lower in the future if we reject this referendum now. We live in a community with many households, like mine, that do not have school-aged children. I hope we can all remember how important a strong school district is for our whole community! If you have doubts, please go see these spaces for yourself. The superintendent has invited you to visit. I don’t believe the opponents to this referendum have taken the time to do so. — Debbie Provencher, Palos Park

Rezone will not benefit residents of Palos Park To the Editor, I am a fellow Palos Park resident and local business owner. I am writing in regards to the request to rezone five parcels of land on McCarthy Road to a 43,700 sq ft medical office building with 190 parking spaces. I happen to live in the small, two-block neighborhood directly adjacent to this proposed building and am very concerned about a number of issues that this large building and its 190 parking spaces poses. Besides the obvious issues at hand, the lowering

of property values, displacing area wildlife, strain on adjacent wetland, removal of at least 150 trees, having a parking lot in my backyard, I will focus on two main problems: the risk of everyone’s safety and how this rezoning will set an irreversible precedent creating more commercial properties to take over our beautiful family village. The proposed building is set to be a medical office building with 190 spots for clients, all moving in and out at an average 1 - 1.5 hour appointment times, 10 hours a day, all in the middle of a residential neighborhood, on an already overburdened street, at a horrible turnin-the-road that could necessitate the need for police services at the cost of our taxpayers. Currently, there are three areas, one on 80th Avenue and two on McCarthy Road, that are so traffic heavy they need traffic directing, Palos Hospital, Palos East School and the Metra station. This traffic will also affect my family and neighbors directly by adding thousands of extra cars per week to funnel through a dangerous curve on a two-lane road. If the request is allowed, the five parcels of land that are currently zoned for resident housing, will be rezoned for business. Right now, it is a proposed “medical office building,” however, that is NOT guaranteed. In reality, they could approve the zoning and the developer could change his mind and put in a liquor store, a gun shop, a strip club or any other “business” they want. If this request is allowed, what will the criteria be for other rezoning requests? This rezoning would then encourage others to “buy up and cash out.” How could the village tell them no? If they do it for this proposed medical office building, how can they say no to other residents that request the same fair and equal treatment? I don’t want to have

a nail salon or dry cleaner in my backyard, and I sure don’t want to have a 43,700 sq ft building in my backyard with a parking lot lit up like a Wal-Mart. The entire reason for our young family deciding to move to Palos Park was for the serene and safe streets, to get away from Chicago with all the businesses in our backyard and lights in every corner. We have invested in Palos Park personally; we have invested in Palos professionally. I would never, EVER have thought that would even be an issue for someone to turn their house into a medical office building or why would we, or anyone, decide to move here. We have elected our Palos Park officials to represent us as citizens. Where do our Village officials stand on this? Do we have any current residents that actually support this? If so, can they explain why? We cannot allow this rezoning to be approved and put our families at risk and change the heart of Palos Park. In the end, how does this actually benefit the residents of Palos Park? If it doesn’t benefit us, then who does it benefit??? — Carri Sirigas, Palos Park

Reject Palos School District 118 referendum Dear Editor: Imagine that you’ve just paid off your mortgage loan, and the big bank that held the mortgage keeps sending you bills for your mortgage payment. The bank tells you not to complain because they didn’t raise your payment! Of course you’d reject this scam, yet Palos District 118 is using this approach to get voters to accept their $6.5 million taxpayer obligation increase from their referendum. We don’t need deceptive semantics. We need smart, efficient ways to meet our Continued on Page 5

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Palos Heights Police Dept. offers Halloween safety tips Trick or Treat hours for the city of Palos Heights begin on Halloween Day at 2 p.m. and end promptly at 7 p.m. Halloween is an exciting time for kids and adults alike, but also can be harmful if certain safety measures are not followed. The men and women of the Palos Heights Police Department would like to provide some helpful tips to ensure everybody has a safe and enjoyable Halloween.

Costumes • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective • Wear shoes that fit well — avoid high heels • Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent tripping and entanglement • If it’s going to be chilly, make sure the costume is loose enough to wear warm clothing underneath • Masks can block visibility-consider kid friendly make up instead • Make sure hats fit properly and won’t fall down over your child’s eyes • Choose costumes that are

clearly marked flame resistant • If a sword, cane, or stick is part of the costume, make sure they are not too long or sharp • Have children and their escorts carry flashlights with fresh batteries • Don’t use decorative contact lenses

Safe Trick or Treating • A parent or responsible adult should always accompany small children when they are on their neighborhood rounds • Pin a piece of paper with your child’s name, address, and phone number inside a pocket in case you get separated • If your older children are going alone, review their route and agree on a specific time to return home — explain the difference between a trick and vandalism • Only go to homes where the porch light is on — NEVER enter a home or car for a treat • Add reflective tape to costumes and bags for greater visibility • Carry a cellphone for quick communication — Teach children

how to dial 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost • Use sidewalks whenever possible-if there are no sidewalks, walk on the shoulder of the road, facing traffic • Cross streets as a group at a crosswalk or intersection — never from between parked cars • Look left, right, and then left again when crossing the street — never assume you have the right of way — pedestrians can be difficult for drivers to see, especially at night • Watch for cars that are turning or backing up • Inspect your child’s treats carefully — discard anything that is not sealed or looks questionable — weed out anything that may be a choking hazard • Slow down and drive cautiously in residential neighborhoods — children are excited on Halloween and may act unexpectedly The Palos Heights Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy Halloween, and remind our residents to always report any unusual or suspicious activity especially during the Halloween season.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Orland Park man charged with DUI

Smashing pumpkins damage mailboxes

Orland Park police charged Martynas Gircius, 23, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance after they curbed his car near Evergreen Drive and 73rd Avenue at 12:09 a.m. Oct. 7. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 56 mph, 16 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and seized, and Gircius is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

A 49-year-old man reported that vandals used a pumpkin to damage the mailbox and cast-iron post in front of his home in the 13600 bock of South 86th Avenue. He discovered the crime at 11:16 p.m. Oct. 8 when he came outside and let his dog out. Police said they saw two other nearby mailboxes with pumpkins smashed against them. At 8 a.m. the following day, police noticed another mailbox damaged by pumpkin-wielding vandals in the 13900 block of South 88th Avenue. The victim, a 79-year-old man, was unaware of the vandalism when notified by police.

Police say two stole guitar pedals Nicholas R. Cholewinski, 23, of Orland Park, and Benjamin A. Bradshaw, 21, of Frankfort, were charged with retail theft after they allegedly removed three guitar pedals worth a total of $749 from a music store in the 15600 block of South 94th Avenue at 4:40 p.m. Oct. 1. Police said the manager of the Guitar Center in Country Club Hills notified the Orland Park music store that Bradshaw had tried to sell them three new guitar pedals. The Orland store’s manager then called police, who investigated, located Bradshaw and Cholewinski and took them into custody. Both men were due in court in Bridgeview on Monday.

Purse and more stolen from unlocked cars A 29-year-old New Lenox woman reported that someone stole her hemp-fabric purse from her unlocked car while it was parked at the Lover’s Lane lingerie and adult novelty store, 8750 W. 159th St., between 7:30 and 10 p.m. Oct. 10. The victim told police that her purse contained $12 cash, a credit card and other items. A 24-year-old woman reported that someone rifled through her car as it sat parked on the driveway of her home in the 9000 block of West Merion Drive, between

Suspect snatches purse POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK in Jewel lot, police say Charged with DUI

A Frankfort man was charged with one count of felony robbery after Orland Park police responded to a purse snatching last Thursday in the parking lot of Jewel, 9350 W. 159th St. Vincent Frighetto, 24, was arrested at Frighetto 6:30 p.m. after his car was found by Cicero police at the Shamrock Motel, 1212 Cicero Ave., and he was turned over to Orland Park detectives. Police said a 66-year-old wom-

an was putting groceries in her car in the Jewel lot before 11:30 a.m. when a green Dodge Intrepid pulled next to her. The driver reached from his car and grabbed the woman’s purse off her shoulder, police said. The Intrepid then struck a car parked next to the victim and fled the scene, police said. As police arrived at the scene, they heard a report of a purse snatching at a nearby Walmart in Orland Hills involving a green Dodge Intrepid. A Walmart employee ran down the suspect and recovered the victim’s purse, police said. The employee relayed

John M. McGrane, 45, of Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 8:20 p.m. Oct. 7, in the 8600 block of West 131st Street. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Nov. 29. Marta Halewicz, 43, Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI at 10:55 p.m. Oct. 15, after police found her SUV off the road in the 10400 block of West 123rd Street. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage, no insurance and illegal transportation because an open can of beer was in the vehicle. She is due in court on Nov. 29.

the car’s license plate information to police. Based on that information, Frighetto was identified as a possible suspect, with the assistance of police in Frankfort police, police said. Police learned Frighetto may be heading to the Cicero area before he was apprehended there. He was also charged with leaving the scene of an accident, no valid driver license and no insurance. He appeared in court last Friday and bond was at $25,000 with a return court date of Nov. 18, police said. Man charged with

Continued from Page 4 students’ needs. Unfortunately the plan presented by the Board, which they worked hard to keep from voter accountability, doesn’t meet those criteria. It’s reminiscent of some of the poor plans made in the last decade’s renovation program. This doesn’t surprise since two current board members were key in that fiasco, and the same architects are being used. An example is the lab classrooms added at Palos South. Their oblique wall angles and poor aspect ratios made them a science-learning nightmare. My children were unfortunate enough to have classes there, and they had to sit at kindergarten size desks and chairs because of the board improperly sizing the width of the rooms. How sad that we paid for the best for our children, but the board shortchanged them with among the worst science learning environments in the state. The same deficiencies are obvious looking at the West Pre-K

plans. The walls have strange angles making the space uncomfortable for young children, and the poor storage, speech and toilet layouts in the new rooms jut out into the learning space obstructing teacher view of the student sitting space. Bad idea for 3- to 5-yearold children, as any parent knows. The large indoor shared playground they’ re adding instead of properly designing the optimal learning space might better be accommodated by more play area in properly sized classrooms. Given the cost of over $400 per square foot for the new building, about 50 percent above typical costs for this kind of work, our children and taxpayers deserve better. I’m a strong supporter of early childhood education, but this plan, as proposed, isn’t worthy of our community or children. For cost efficiency and function, renovation makes far more sense since Palos West only has 452 students yet capacity is over 900, according to the facility assessment prepared by the architect.

License charges

Scott T. Joreski, 58, of Palos Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:07 p.m. Oct. 13, in the 13000 block of South 80th

8 p.m. Oct. 2 and 6:30 a.m. the following day. The victim told police that she had not locked the vehicle. Missing were a set of headphones, as well as a dark blue duffel bag contained a pair of Nike athletic shoes.

Birthday cash swiped from pickup truck A 44-year-old Deltona, Fla. man reported that someone entered his pickup truck as it sat parked on the street in the 9100 block of West Frances Lane, between 9 p.m. Oct. 2 and 8 a.m. the following day. Missing were three birthday cards with $150 cash, the victim told police, who added that they saw no sign of forced entry. The victim said he may have left the vehicle unlocked.

Palos Park woman cited with retail theft Police cited a 31-year-old Palos Park woman with retail theft after she allegedly stole a Gucci and a Michael Kors travel-size fragrances worth a total of $62 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 4:01 p.m. Oct. 4. The woman characterized the incident as an innocent mistake and said she took them because she believed they were free samples, according to the police report. She is expected to appear at the Orland Park Civic Center on Nov. 8.

Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Nov. 29. Desiree D. Johnson, 26, of Joliet, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic accident at 7:20 a.m. Oct. 15, at 123rd Street and Will Cook Road. She is due in court on Nov. 29.

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READERS WRITE At 35 square feet per student for classrooms, there should be twice what we need available for new Pre-K space. Let’s use the unused space to do things right for the children. Let’s reject this ill-conceived plan and referendum and give the board a do-over to get it right for the children and taxpayers. Our present and future children deserve no less. — Bob Shelstrom, Palos Park

Abraham M. Khouri, 22, of Orland Park, was charged with resisting a police officer following an incident on North Woodland Trail at 8:18 p.m. Oct. 14. Police responding to a report of suspicious activity said a woman told them Khouri had rung her doorbell and asked for help starting his car. Police said he appeared intoxicated, and fought with officers trying to handcuff him. He was also issued a local ordinance violation for possession of cannabis after a marijuana “blunt” cigar and marijuana residue were found in his vehicle, police said. He is due in court on Nov. 29.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Stay away from these frightful investment moves

Feed Store plans annual sale

Photo by Mary Hadac

Critters of all types are set to have fun at the upcoming Wild Bird Seed sale at The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem Ave., Summit. This big squirrel last year reminded everyone that birds aren’t the only wild animals with an appetite. Feed Store owner David Bestwina and his daughter, Brooke, say the annual sale starts Saturday, Nov. 5. As part of the celebration, the Feed Store is hosting a raffle, with one lucky customer winning a year’s supply of Elite birdseed. Additionally, customers will have a chance to win Fromm dog food, pet toys, treats and more. Also, the It’s a Pittie rescue group will have dogs available on site for adoption from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The iconic store has served a variety of pet owners, farmers and others since the 1940s.

Halloween is almost here. When you’re passing out candy, you’ll see many “scary” costumes that will probably just make you smile. But in real life, you can easily find some things that truly are frightening — such as bad investment moves. Here are a few that you’ll want to avoid: • Chasing after “hot” stocks – Many so-called “experts” — not to mention your friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers — are more than willing to provide you with “tips” on “hot” stocks. But by the time you hear about these stocks, they may already be cooling off — and, in any case, they may not have been appropriate for your needs in the first place. • Investing too aggressively or too conservatively – If you constantly worry about the value of your investment portfolio, and you lose sleep whenever the market drops sharply, you might be taking on too much risk for your own comfort — so you may need to invest somewhat less aggressively. Conversely, if you invest primarily in conservative, low-yielding investments because you think they will help you avoid losses, you might not achieve the long-term growth potential you need to help you reach your important financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. When you invest, try to balance your need

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for growth with your personal tolerance for risk. • Failing to diversify – If you only own one type of financial asset, and a market downturn hits that asset class strongly, your portfolio will likely take a big hit. You can greatly reduce the effects of market volatility — and give yourself more chances for success — by spreading your money among a range of investments. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t always guarantee profits or protect against all losses.) • Paying too much attention to today’s news – Unfortunately, many of the news items of today — or of any day — are more negative than positive. But as an investor, you don’t want to be forced into a “sky-is-falling” mentality, because such a mind-set could lead you to make rash, unwise decisions, such as selling quality investments too soon or staying out of the market altogether. Generally, no single event has truly long-term consequences for investors. Consider the recent “Brexit” vote — in the immediate

aftermath, the markets fell sharply, but just a few weeks later, they hit all-time highs. That won’t happen with every newsworthy occurrence, but historically, the markets have shown resilience. So stay invested and follow a smart, longterm investment strategy that’s suitable for your situation — and look beyond today’s headlines. • Ignoring opportunities – Are you taking full advantage of all the investment opportunities available to you? For example, are you contributing as much as you can afford to your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan? If not, you are underutilizing one of the best retirement savings vehicles around. At a minimum, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. You won’t always have the chance to participate in this type of tax-advantaged retirement plan — so make the most of it while it’s available. Halloween usually ends with few tricks and many treats. Steering clear of the scary investment moves described above can help you make steady progress toward your financial objectives. Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Nothing Bundt Cakes, Orland Park, celebrates major awards Locally-owned Nothing Bundt Cakes in Orland Park — a bakery specializing in nostalgic yet refreshingly modern bundt cakes — has won the WOW Moment of the Year, Gold Sales and Marketing Guru awards at their national conference. The national conference, themed “Cake Changes Everything,” was held in San Antonio, Texas, where local bakery owners Beth and Bob Feldman received these awards for their strong involvement in the community, sales performance and superior guest service. These awards are proudly displayed at Nothing Bundt Cakes, at 14360 S. La Grange Road. Nothing Bundt Cakes reintroduces an old family favorite — the bundt cake — with a light, moist taste and fresh, clean look that appeals to all ages. Each 8-inch and 10-inch bundt cake features custom concept cake decorations that are

smart, contemporary and fun to enhance any occasion, large or small. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers guests a wide range of cake flavors and sizes, from bundtinis — bite-sized bundt cakes — to larger bundt cakes that serve 18-20 people and tiered cakes, which serve up to 30 people. Made fresh daily using only the freshest ingredients available, Nothing Bundt Cakes combines great taste and creative presentations that appeal not only to taste buds but to all five senses. Guests are greeted by the smell of freshly baked bundt cakes the minute they cross the bakery threshold. The Nothing Bundt Cakes staff instantly makes guests feel right at home with a friendly welcome. Phone and online orders are also available for guests’ convenience. Nothing Bundt Cakes Orland Park is open seven days a week providing solutions for holiday parties and gifting,

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Nothing Bundt Cake owners Bob and Beth Feldman are shown at their national conference in San Antonio, Texas.

corporate catering, showers, weddings, birthdays and more. — Nothing Bundt Cakes

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 Wear Gail E to Brose Dominic A, 15561 Frances Ln, $299,500; Tablerion Sherry to Younis Leila, 9915 Treetop Dr, Unit #9, $176,500; Ryder Eugene Tr to Hipp Larry, 10830 Minnesota Ct, Unit #70, $179,500; Tallon David S to Tyrakowski Raymond C Jr, 17933 Crooked Creek Ct, $380,000; Huebner Susan Tr to B&KW Inc, 8560 Pine St, $130,000; Rauba Joanne M to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 16049 S Laurel Dr, $126,000; Jantz Constance J to Ingram Paul E, 16732 S Winterberry Ln, $262,000; Mif 10499 W 164th Orland Pk LLC to Jabo Associates LLC, 10499 164th Pl, $2,450,000; Flynn Eileen P to Calderon Edgar J, 15020 La Reina Real St, $227,000; Panozzo Thomas J Jr to Ouri Yousef I, 8949 Berley Corn Ct, $277,000; Brown Shannon L to Melonas Peter, 16740 Robinhood Dr, $128,500; Durling Denis G to Sinclair Daniel C, 15301 Hollywood Dr, $281,000; Slisz Vincent to Dobrzynski Joseph, 13721 Mayflower Ln, $410,000; Tomaska Kathleen to Kickert Jennifer Marie, 14002 Putney Pl, $185,000; Garza Alfonso to Ogrady-Whelan Catherine E Tr, 10942 Liz Ln, $255,000; Dudek Josephine A Tr Trust 1 to Barrett John Tr, 14430 Raneys Ln, $160,000; Wolniak Arthur J to Brown Erick C IV, 7843 W Braeloch Ct, $391,000; W O Dev Inc to Olson Sara E, 11958 S Pine Creek Dr, $277,000; Manthei Richard Tr Trust 8129 to Markiewicz Agatha, 8129 Elizabeth Ave, $278,000; Waller Gerald F Jr to Waller Edward M, 15235 Hollywood Dr, $200,000; Waller Kathleen M to Waller Edward M, 15235 Hollywood Dr, $200,000;

Bellendir Robert L Tr to Scavo Leslie A, 15237 73rd Ct, Unit #31, $164,500; Tsamis Andy to Cantwell Jacqueline, 9940 153rd St, Unit #1B, $75,000; Sak-Castellano Laura L Tr to Atraje Christopher M, 17532 Jennifer Dr, $445,000; Greystone Rdg LLC to Barlog Jonathan, 11434 139th St, $621,500; Guzolek Andrea to Hamed Abdullah, 9204 Dexter Ct, $173,000; Dozier Jodi L Tr to Laroche Daniel J, 17828 Bernard Dr, Unit #2B, $138,000; Altobella Anita to Cwik Edwin, 11117 Wisconsin Ct, Unit #2B, $135,000; Eiler James T to Panousis Aristotelis, 13610 Overland Trl, $270,000; Faust Pamela M to Aldesouqu Khalil Mohammed Tr, 15531 Wherry Ln, Unit #56A, $155,000. Palos Heights Palcu John III to Burgan Glen, 6150 W 125th Pl, $400,000; Ephraim Diana L to Neis Sarah, 40 Parliament Dr, $168,000;

13050 S Cypress Lane LLC to Jungman Kayce, 13050 S Cypress Ln, $310,000; Kapelinski Edward Jr Tr to Fitzpatrick Thomas P, 7800 Foresthill Ln, Unit #101B, $224,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Theo Investments LLC, 12117 Nagle Ave, Unit #2N, $94,000; Zieba Denise Tr to Keating Thomas C, 12814 S Oak Park Ave, $188,000. Palos Park Maloney Robert E Jr Tr to Young William C Jr, 11519 Autobahn Drive East, Unit #11519101, $165,000; Flavin William J Jr Tr to Bennett Frank, 11616 Old Prague Path, $242,000; Warrington Russell B to Leracz Vincent, 9801 W Mill Dr, Unit #B1L42, $162,000; Palarz Stanley to Lomeli Jose L, 12904 S 104th Ave, $406,000; Bocian Lucille L to McMahon Kimberly A, 9811 Creek Rd, Unit #E2L26, $125,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 24) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

RATES APR POINTS 3.500 3.535 0 2.750 2.805 0 3.625 3.670 0

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Prospect Federal (as of October 24)

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

RATES APR POINTS 3.500 3.548 .25 3.250 3.318 .25 2.875 2.943 .25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Queen of Peace will bring STEM curriculum to life at open house Queen of Peace High School has been educating young women for more than five decades in an environment that nurtures and empowers each individual to become a confident, competent and courageous woman ready to succeed in the world. Queen of Peace utilizes the nationally recognized Project Lead the Way curriculum that focuses on STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) content. Through this coursework students have access to subject areas that would typically only be available at the collegiate level including: biomedical science and civil and architectural engineering. Successful completion of these PLTW courses yields college credit. The STEM focus at Queen of Peace stretches outside the walls of the classroom and into extracurricular activities including the Robotics Team, Mathematics Team and the Environmental Task Force. Queen of Peace also strives to bring STEM to life by partnering with some of the leaders in those fields including: Women’s Energy Network, Caterpillar, Navistar, Khan Academy and the Illinois

Institute of Technology. Queen of Peace also offers a vibrant arts program that includes the Peace Theater Company and the Peace Dance Company. For students interested in sports there are 10 GCAC sports available. With over 35 clubs and organizations there is something for everyone. To hear more about the Queen of Peace mission, curriculum, athletics, activities and to witness the STEM curriculum in action you are invited to attend Open House on Sunday, Nov. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. There will be an oppor-

tunity to meet with administration, students and faculty and tour the facilities. In addition, there will be financial aid sessions available that will provide information on scholarships and financial assistance that make Queen of Peace an affordable option for students. Queen of Peace is sponsored by the Dominicans of Sinsinawa and is located at 7659 S. Linder, Burbank. To register for the Open House or to schedule a shadow day, contact Aubrie Rizzo at rizzoa@ queenofpeacehs.org or 496-4752. — Queen of Peace High School

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St. Laurence to hold open houses St. Laurence High School invites prospective families to its annual Open Houses on Sundays, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. As part of the events, prospective families are invited to join faculty and staff for a free breakfast starting at 9 a.m. on both days. The open houses are an opportunity for attendees to tour the school’s facilities, meet current students and faculty members and take in the school’s family atmosphere. Attendees can also look forward to hearing about the school’s unique StL STEM curriculum, modern 21st century learning environment, successful athletic programs and values as a Catholic school, among many other topics. St. Laurence’s activities and sports will be on display after the tour, providing attendees the chance to talk to coaches and moderators and learn more about the extra-curricular activities St. Laurence provides. A financial aid table will answer questions about tuition, scholarships and affordability. St. Laurence High School is at 5556 West 77th St., Burbank. For more, contact Joe Spano at

Chicago Christian High School open house Chicago Christian High School will host an Open House on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 6:45 p.m., at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights. Chicago Christian High School is part of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Association, serving Christian families since 1900. Its vision is to be a Christ-centered learning community intent on restoring God’s world. The Open House will provide an opportunity to meet the faculty and coaches and attend a variety of sectionals covering topics such as the school’s STEM programs (fully certified Project Lead the Way STEM courses), tuition assistance, the school’s and co-curriculars. Everyone is welcome; no need to register. For more, contact Wilma Persenaire at 388-7656 or visit www.swchristian.org.

Providence Catholic High School open house Providence Catholic High

School in New Lenox will hold its annual open house on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prospective students and their families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, coaches, students and parents. Academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular programs will be highlighted throughout the day. Also showcased will be the school’s latest technology. This includes four mobile language labs, as well as the Dual Credit Program through Moraine Valley Community College. It allows Providence students to receive college credit for all technology courses taken at PCHS. Providence Catholic offers competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings. The school currently holds 30 state championship titles; the most among private high schools in the state of Illinois. Last school year, the school’s varsity baseball team made Illinois history by capturing its 3rd consecutive state championship title. For more, call Rachel Ellingson at (815) 717-3160. The school is at 1800 W. Lincoln Hwy. in New Lenox. www.providencecatholic.org.

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LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights library upcoming programs

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• Intro to Pinterest - Monday, Oct. 31, 2 p.m. Heard about Pinterest, but don’t know how it works? Join for an introduction to this popular social media website and learn how to set up an account, manage your “pins” and share your Pinterest page with friends and family. Seating is limited. Register for this class by calling the library at 448-1473 or online at palosheightslibrary.org. • Downloading Free Magazines - Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. Learn how to download digital magazines for free with your library card from the library’s digital magazine service Zinio. A Palos Heights Library card is required. • Nature by the Book: On Trails: An Exploration by Robert Moor Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m. Lake Katherine and the Palos Heights Library join together to bring a new nature-based panel book discussion, featuring Lake Katherine’s Operations Manager Gareth Blakesley, Carl Sandburg High School science teacher Jim Corcoran, Stagg High School science teacher Mike Littmann and Carl Sandburg High School English teacher Dave Wierzal. The Sierra Club says Robert Moor’s new book “On Trails: An Exploration” is “one of the best outdoors book of the year”. It is “a groundbreaking exploration of how trails help us understand the world from tiny ant trails to hiking paths that span continents, from interstate highways to the Internet.” The book will be available at the library before the program. • Preparing Your Estate Plan Thursday, Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Learn how to start estate planning with wills, powers of attorney and trusts with financial advisor Bill Flowers. • The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Contact the library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the library’s website at www. palosheightslibrary.org. The Palos Heights Public Library is at 12501

Orland Park Library programs • Chicago Mafia History – today at 7 p.m. From Al Capone to Sam Giancana and Anthony Spilotro to The Family Secrets Trial. Tim Wilsey discusses the mobsters and the operations from various eras of organized crime. • Microsoft Excel 2010 Part 2 Friday at 6 p.m. Adults will learn advanced Excel tips and techniques. Prerequisite Microsoft Excel Part 1. • Monster Mayhem – Friday at 7 p.m. Grades 3 and up wear your costume and start your Halloween celebration early with scary stories by Terry Lynch. • Very Spooky Bright Starts– Saturday at 10 a.m. Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver. • Discovery Depot! – Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Children grades K-8 stop in and discover something new each week at the Discovery Depot maker-space station. • Once Upon a Time Storytime – Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver join us for stories, songs and more. • How to Navigate the ACA Marketplace - Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. How does one navigate the Affordable Care Act Marketplace? It is easy to become overwhelmed the first time logging in and looking for plans that work for you. • Building Blocks for Babies – Nov. 2 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Toddlers ages 0-23 months with a parent or adult caregiver. Drop in for books, music and hands-on activities for your little one. • Computer Mouse Class - Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. Adults practice using a mouse. Class limit eight. • The Coloring Club - Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. Coloring reduces stress and provides a means of creative expression, and with the rising trend of new, more engaging coloring books for adults, it’s not just for kids anymore. The library provides the colors and the books. The Orland Park Public Library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Ph. 428-5205; orlandparklibrary.org.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Civil War comes alive at Orland History Museum Civil War stories will come to life when the Orland Park History Museum presents a Civil War role-play presentation and exhibit at 7 p.m. today (Thursday) at the museum, 14415 S. Beacon Ave. Scott Dominiak will inhabit the persona of Civil War reporter Henry Villard and recount Villard’s experiences as he traveled with the Union’s Army of the Potomac. His presentation and the Civil War exhibit are free. After the onehour presentation, the museum will unveil an exhibit of part of Dominiak’s collection of Civil War artifacts. The exhibit will be open through November. Residents with collections related to the history of Orland Park, Chicago, Illinois or specific historical event, movement, or period, as well as any aspect of everyday life in the past, such as sports, schooling, farming and homemaking are invited to temporarily loan the collection to the museum. Call 873-1622 or email museum@orlandpark.org.

Smith Village holiday vendor fair Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, invites the public to an enjoyable day of hassle-free shopping at its Fall Holiday Vendor Fair, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 4. More than a dozen vendors will display their merchandise in the life-plan community’s main dining room. Shoppers will find games, children’s books, soaps, specialty chocolates, greeting cards, jewelry, scarves, purses, shawls, hand-crafted items and more. Vendors include: Kim Schuch’s tabletop games; Julie Larsen’s Nisse Farm honey, soaps and lo-

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tions; Portraits by Rose; Tastefully Simple; Avon; Leslie’s Chocolates; Fannie Mae; Inspired Boutique Clothing; Usborne Books; Vicki’s Scents and Candles; Kathy’s Jewelry; Rich’s Warmers and Tools; and Smith Village Stitchery Group. Shoppers may park in the visitors parking lot at the 113th Place entrance. Street parking is available nearby. For more, call: 773-4747300 or visit www.SmithVillage. org.

A Night to Remember with Rocky Bleier One Vet to Another with Rocky Bleier will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at Palos Country Club, 13100 S. La Grange Road. Bleier, a national champion at Notre Dame, a 16th round 1968 draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a Vietnam veteran, will speak as part of Mayor Dan McLaughlin and the village’s Veterans Commission’s event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Tickets are $50 and include a reception and refreshments. They are available at the Orland Park Village Clerk’s Office at the Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. For more, call the Clerk’s Office at 403-6150 or visit orlandpark.org.

League of Women Voters: Cook County health care The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area will look at the current state of the Cook County Health and Hospital Systems at its regular meeting on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Coffee at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 Meetings are free and open to the public. The Cook County League of Women Voters has regular observers at all Cook Coun-

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ty Board meetings and delivers information to members and the public after each meeting. At the Nov. 12 Palos-Orland meeting, observer Linda Christianson will report on the sustainability of the system. What facilities are included? Who are the members of the board? What is County Care? Cook County receives a good share of our tax dollars. How is it spent for the benefit of all? For information, go to palosorlandlwv.org or call 389-2888.

Palos Park Woman’s Club blood drive The Palos Park Woman’s Club will sponsor its annual community blood drive for the village of Palos Park on Tuesday, Nov. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m., at the Palos Park Recreation Department, at 8901 W. 123 St. in Palos Park. Donors receive a T-shirt and pizza courtesy of Aurelio’s in Palos Heights. For more information and to schedule your appointment, call Mary Ann at 448-1289. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly recommended. www. heartlandbc.org

Kris Kringle Market call for crafters Crafters are sought for the Holidays on Harlem’s Kris Kringle Market to be held Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Palos Heights municipal parking lot, 12217 S Harlem Ave. The market is part of the Holidays On Harlem festivites on Dec. 2 and 3. The market will include a visit from Santa, trolley rides and the lighting of the Harlem Avenue holiday lights. The cost is $25 for vendors’ space at the Kris Kringle market. For more information, email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org.

RECREATION ROUNDUP Touch a Truck and Treat Palos Heights Parks and Recreation will hold a free Touch a Truck and Treat event today (Thursday), from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Palos Heights Pool parking lot. Participants will be able to explore the trucks, tractors, heavy

equipment, emergency vehicles and more. Families can come in costumes because each vendor will be handing out a treats. For more, call 361-1807.

Kids Garage Sale Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will hold the

annual Kids Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Recreation Center, 6601 W 127th St. Shoppers will be able to get good bargains. Spots to sell are still open. Register at the Recreation Center. For more, call 361-1807.

Palos Reads greets this year’s author

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The 14th annual Palos Reads held its meet-the-author night Oct. 12 at Palos Country Club. Top photo, Palos Reads committee members Joyce Eul (from left) and Joyce Penney welcome author Cristina Henriquez, with event chair Beverly Opelka. Henriquez discussed and signed copies of her novel, “The Book of Unknown Americans,” the intertwined stories of Latino immigrants. Above, Palos Fine Arts board members greeting guests to the one book, one Palos literary event were Connie Chronis (from left), Phyllis Adams and Julea Joseph. Palos Reads is sponsored each year by Palos Fine Arts with the Palos Heights, Palos Park and Green Hills public libraries.

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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. (Answers on page 5)

CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 “Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening” rhyme scheme 5 Govt. org. with a “Safety Compass” blog 9 Under-the-tree pile 14 Silly smile, maybe 15 Snack with a white center 16 Garnish 17 “Gotcha!” 19 Brawl 20 Menlo Park initials 21 Those, in Oaxaca 22 __ mater 23 Gear on a tour bus 24 “Gotcha!” 28 They blow off steam 30 Bugged by a bug 31 Like a twisted remark 32 Within: Pref. 33 Hive-dwelling 35 “Gotcha!” 41 College declaration 42 Feminizing finish 44 Icarus, to Daedalus 47 Snooze 48 Add to a scrapbook, say 51 Significance of this puzzle’s circled letters (gotcha again!) 54 Map rtes. 55 Drop-off point 56 Charlie’s fourth wife 57 201, on a monument 58 Carillon sounds 60 Today’s “Gotcha!” 62 Cookout spot 63 Willing 64 “A __ for Emily”: Faulkner short story 65 Not in a slump? 66 “Iliad” deity 67 Stops equivocating Down 1 Stir up 2 Military equipment

3 Designated park trail 4 DiFranco of folk rock 5 Greets wordlessly 6 Three-note chords 7 Have a feeling 8 Peat source 9 Leg, to a film noir detective 10 Model of perfection 11 Trail 12 Seismometer detection 13 Duplicitous 18 Self-produced recording, perhaps 25 Slangy golf term for nervousness while putting, with “the” 26 Everything-in-the-pot stew 27 __ Bator 29 Mary Oliver output 33 __ Lingus 34 Babushka’s denial 36 Actress Kaczmarek with seven

Emmy nominations 37 Ventura County resort city 38 Keystone force 39 Kid-sized ice cream order 40 Price per can, e.g. 43 Stores in a farm tower 44 Vast grassland 45 “Goodness gracious” 46 Cancel out 48 “I have the worst luck!” 49 John Denver’s “__ Song” 50 Corporate emblem 52 Dig find 53 Wall Street phrase 59 Pink-elephant spotter, stereotypically 60 Ottoman bigwig 61 To and __ (Answers on page 5)

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Trinity honored by President Bush for helping out after hurricane: Trinity Christian College was named to the first President’s Higher Education Honor Roll for distinguished community service in recognition of volunteer efforts to serve Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, just over a year before. A total of 75 Trinity students had volunteered to go to the aid of Katrina victims in hurricane-ravaged parts of the south. Trinity Christian college senior Kate Ebbens is shown helping remove wreckage after Katrina.

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How to tell pet’s in pain Dear Dr. Fleming, My 10-year-old dog has cancer of her bladder. Is she in pain? Martha, Oak Forest Dear Martha, This is a great question. As veterinarians we often have trouble detecting pain in pets with cancer, so historically, it was thought that pets were not in pain. However, most cancers in advanced stages in humans are painful and there is no good reason to think that dogs and cats are not similarly affected. We often see dogs with a specific tumor of the spleen called hemangiosarcoma, which bleeds into the abdomen. Often, when we see these dogs, they do not appear to be in pain. Perhaps we are missing it. We know that intra-abdominal bleeding in humans is painful, but people can report their pain while animals have a harder time showing their pain. Advanced bladder cancer in humans causes difficulty urinating, which we know is uncomfortable, lower back pain, lethargy and bone pain (when the tumor spreads to the bone). If your dog’s bladder cancer is advanced we should assume she is painful and give her pain meds. Dr. Lynn Chupa recently wrote about this and had a good list of things to watch for with chronic pain and cancer pain and I thought I would share her list here in the hope that we can all learn to recognize when our pets are in pain. First, a change in behavior, however subtle, such as a different area that they are lying in, lying in a different position

JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com or not wanting to bend down when eating or urinating, or defecating in the house. 2. Disengagement from life and from the family, not wanting to go for walks, not wanting to be with the owner. 3. Licking or biting at a particular area. 4. Panting. 5. Pacing, restlessness, anxiousness, moving from room to room, especially at night. Owners often report this as anxiety and vets will prescribe anti-anxiety meds but what is really needed is pain medication. 6. Any acute pain sign such as crying, whining, or increased heart rate. 7. Grimacing or tensing. Dear Dr. Fleming, My neighbor, Bob, says his dog has Rocky Mountain spotted fever even though the dog has never been out of this area. Is this possible? He is a big talker. Jason, Orland Park Dear Jason, I have seen several cases of RMSF in this area. This is a systemic disease of dogs in North, Central and South America. It also affects humans. The disease is caused by the bacteria Rickettsia rickettsii, which is transmitted by ticks and usually the owners never even

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Meet Blu and Tara from Homer Glen. Blu is a 1-year-old husky.

knew their dog was tick-bitten. Some infected dogs have no signs, so these cases we will miss. When signs are present, the most common ones are fever, lethargy, decreased appetite and possible weight loss, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, inflammation and bleeding in the eyes, joint and muscle pain, joint swelling, lameness and head signs such as seizures, pain along the neck and back, incoordination, head tilt and falling. We have a good PCR (polymerase chain reaction) blood test to make the diagnosis and several good antibiotics. Animals that have RMSF are commonly exposed by the same tick bite to other diseases, such as Lyme and ehrlichiosis, and a strict tick control program is very important. It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good — Sophocles

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HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

New help for diabetes, high cholesterol

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Smith Crossing dietitian Maggie Janik suggests eating locally grown fresh produce for optimum nutrition and flavor.

Smith Crossing dietitian: Locally grown vegetables offer peak nutrition during harvest season Submitted by Smith Crossing Fall harvest is the peak time of year for getting the most nutritional value from fresh vegetables. Their value is even better when those vegetables are grown locally and bypass lengthy periods of storage before making their way to the dinner plate, according to Maggie Janik, staff dietitian at Smith Crossing, a life plan community at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. “Fresh picked produce always contains more nutrients,” Janik said. Which explains why Smith Crossing buys most of its produce in season and contracts with a supplier buying directly from growers within 200 miles of Chicago. “For some foods grown in other parts of the world, mango or papaya, buying locally is not possible,” Janik said, “but for crops suited to the Midwest climate, locally grown produce offers the best option for optimum nutritional value.” Right now, root vegetables, squashes, lettuces and cabbages are being harvested in abundance in the Midwest. Certain root vegetables—beets, rutabagas, carrots and sweet potatoes—are bright orange and red in color, which indicates high beta carotene content, said Janik. Beta carotene offers a variety of health benefits, from reducing cancer risk and cardio vascular disease to boosting the immune system as well as preventing cataracts and macular degeneration. Likewise, acorn squash and butternut squash, also being harvested now, are high in beta carotene content. We’re seeing a great variety of colors in carrots and potatoes— yellow, purple, even dark blue, Janik observed. These may seem like new varieties, but they are actually older varieties brought back into production. Carrots weren’t always orange. Even so, less colorful root vegetables such as white radishes, parsnips and turnips still deliver plenty of nutrition, Janik said. They also offer a good source of roughage. “Most people have no idea how much better locally grown vegetables are compared to processed

HEALTH BEAT Joy of Grandparenting class at Palos Hospital All soon-to-be grandparents are invited to attend a free class at Palos Hospital designed to help prepare for a new baby. This interactive program explores the many facets of the grandparent role as well as ways to support the new parents. An update on current childbirth practices and a tour of the Birthing Center are included. The class takes place Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is a free class, however registration is required. To register, visit paloshealth.com or call 226-2300.

Managing holiday stress Palos Health will offer a free presentation on managing stress during the holidays. “Less Hustle and Bustle, More Comfort and Joy,” looks at ways tension and anxiety can affect enjoyment of the season and offers practical tips for overcoming unwelcome emotions. Led by licensed therapist Mike Azzaline, the class takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Palos Hospital. This is a free class, however registration is encouraged. To register, visit paloshealth.com or call 226-2300.

food,” Janik said. “Unfortunately, french fries and potato chips have a bad connotation. But in reality, potatoes and plenty of other root vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals.” Other types of vegetables also deliver plenty of flavor, variety and texture to meals along with health benefits, Janik said, adding that early fall is also a great time to enjoy fresh-picked leafy green vegetables like Swiss chard, kale, cabbage, lettuces and spinach. Chard provides lots of Vitamins K and C as well as other essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus. It’s also credited with lowering blood pressure and promoting athletic endurance. Spinach is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. And cabbage is loaded with vitamin C, which can speed healing and prevent scurvy. For many years, doctors discouraged patients taking blood thinners from consuming leafy green vegetables, but scientific research has shown people taking Coumadin can still derive benefit from foods containing vitamin K as long as consumption is kept within reasonable limits, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH also advises keeping daily vitamin K intake as consistent as possible to enable Coumadin to operate most effectively. “So, if you are used to having a small salad or a half cup of broccoli or some type of cabbage every day, continue with that,” Janik said. “Just try your best to eat the same amount of greens every day.” The recommendation for daily consumption of vegetables for adults is three to five servings per day. Unfortunately, not all Ameri-

cans regularly meet that quota. In order to consume recommended quantities, it helps to open yourself to new taste combinations and try new recipes, Janik said. Try experimenting with combinations of vegetables. Stir frying releases extra vitamins from green leafy vegetables like chard and spinach. Roasting brings out the sweet flavor of root vegetables and squash, and cooking them doesn’t have to be an exact science, Janik said. Try cubing beets, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Add chopped garlic. Coat lightly with olive oil. Bake until tender on a baking sheet, then sprinkle with fresh-chopped parsley. Janik recommended the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—http://www.eatright.org—as a source for nutritional information and recipes.

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I wanted to repost this article from the beginning of this year since I’ve had numerous people coming into the store in the last several weeks reporting about they’ve been taking the supplement berberine for diabetes and high cholesterol and the huge difference it has made in their levels after going back to the doctor. One woman told us her doctor said, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but don’t stop!” It’s always great when people have firsthand evidence that something works to confirm the science. Q: I’ve read a couple articles recently about the supplement berberine for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol- two problems I have. The things I’ve read sound almost too good to be true. I wanted to see if you had information about berberine and diabetes, since I don’t want to buy something that doesn’t really work. A: Berberine is a little known supplement that has been gaining popularity for its impressive benefits for diabetics as well as people dealing with high cholesterol. Berberine has been touted lately as a wonder supplement, but I’m happy to report that the science actually does back up the hype around berberine, especially for diabetics. Berberine has been the subject of several recent scientific studies for diabetes. Scientists concluded that taking berberine, at a dose of five hundred milligrams two to three times a day, was shown to be as effective as three different prescription oral diabetes medications for lowering blood sugar. The researchers reported that berberine had “identical effects in the regulation of blood

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sugar” when compared to the top diabetes medications for type 2 diabetics. In another study in patients with type 2 diabetes, five hundred milligrams twice a day of berberine lowered fasting blood sugar, from just above the range of being classified as diabetes (i.e., 126ml/dL) to normal blood sugar levels (less than 100mg/dL) in most people. Similar positive results were observed in studies focusing on people with high cholesterol and high triglycerides. A review of the current studies also determined that berberine was safe to take in conjunction with prescription medications for the above issues, and produced better results than the medications alone. In one placebo controlled trial, berberine lowered triglyceride levels by 35.9 percent, LDL cholesterol by 21 percent, and total cholesterol by 18 percent. The participants in the study that took berberine also experienced lower blood pressure as well as weight and abdominal fat loss. The accumulating research on berberine is really showing it to be an impressive supplement, and one that would be of benefit to many people, particularly those with blood sugar or cholesterol issues. The recommended dosage is typically 500 milligrams two

to three times a day. Berberine has also been shown to be well tolerated, and without side effects with the exception of constipation for some people at higher dosages. People who do experience constipation after taking berberine in higher dosages usually experience relief if they reduce their dose. So, to answer your question, yes, the science backs up the many benefits of berberine, and no, it is not too good to be true! I would recommend the Natural Factors brand of berberine, known as WellBetX Berberine, since it contains the 500-milligram dose used in the above research studies. If you have type 2 diabetes or issues with high triglycerides, I would very much recommend giving it a try! To go along with this article, we’ll be having Berberine on sale for 25 percent off at Pass Health Foods through the end of November. Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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Brother Rice expects to forget Loyola loss, sets sights on ‘Part 2’ By Phil Arvia Correspondent

There were no tears, no anguished cries, really no need for Brian Badke to say what the Brother Rice football players kneeling around him were clearly thinking. “We just gave them a gift in October,” the coach said. “We’re going to take it back in November.” He spoke a bit more, then crouched to meet the Crusaders’ gaze. “Eyes on me,” he said. “You will be champions.” It will have to be a Class 8A state championship now. The Catholic League Blue title went Friday to defending 8A champ Loyola, which captured a titanic tussle between unbeaten squads, 48-37, in Mt. Greenwood. The Ramblers (9-0, 4-0) won for the 26th straight time and sewed up a No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Brother Rice (8-1, 3-1) slipped to a No.8 seed and will host Fremd. Brother Rice and Loyola could face each other in the quarterfinals. “We know Part 2 is coming soon,” Crusaders wide receiver Ricky Smalling (12 catches, 121 yards) said. “We know what we have to do and what we have to work on. We’re going to be so much better in the playoffs.” Both teams were plenty good in the regular season finale. The lead changed hands nine times, the last when the Ramblers’ Photo by Jeff Vorva Duke-bound Jake Marwede of Loyola flies high after taking a hit, but he scored five touchdowns all but unstoppable tight end/wildcat quarterback, Duke recruit Jake in his team’s win over Brother Rice.

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Branden Houston had 10 catches and two TDs for Brother Rice, which lost in a shootout to Loyola on Friday night in a battle for the Catholic League Blue title.

Marwede, scored the fourth of his five touchdowns with 9:15 to play. He capped the scoring, and a 13-carry, 87-yard day, with a fouryard rumble with 2:15 left. The former score came two snaps after Loyola gained 33 yards on a fourth-and-six from the Rice 43 with pass off a fake punt. The latter after the Ramblers took over on the Crusaders’ 37 following a fumbled

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ome grizzled pigskin-heads are calling this year’s Illinois High School Association Class 8A football playoffs the toughest in history. Seven of the 32 teams are unbeaten. Another 10 are 8-1. The bracket is so deep, record wise, that three 8-1 teams have road games. Arguably, three of the best teams in this monster division are Loyola, Brother Rice and Homewood-Floossmoor, and two of the three banged it out Friday night in Chicago. Loyola beat Brother Rice, 48-37, in a game in which the lead ping-ponged around for a while until the Ramblers put it away in the fourth quarter and won their 26th in a row. I went into the game thinking Loyola Sandburg sophomore Anna Loureiro won four matches in the state tournament this year. Photo by Jeff Vorva

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point was a superpower, a level above the rest of the world. While the Ramblers look beatable, I don’t think they will be — even if they face Brother Rice in a quarterfinal showdown — for two reasons: First, the line players are big and talented and can wear most teams down in the late stages of games.

Second, the Ramblers have a nice weapon in Duke-bound Jake Marwede, who is a big tight end who doubles as a wildcat quarterback and gets bruising yards. He had five of the team’s seven TDs. Aside from Brother Rice, the area has another Class 8A team in the mix – Marist. Last year, the RedHawks were 5-4 in the regular season and drew the 23rd seed. This year, there are only two 5-4 teams in the field. At 8-1, Marist drew the 11th seed and hosts 22nd-seed New Trier in the first round and while I like the RedHawks a lot, my gut is rumbling New Trier’s way. That’s how stacked this bracket is. But if the RedHawks win right away they can go deep. Anyway, it doesn’t matter what I

punt snap. Rice also had an extra point attempt blocked in the second quarter, ending a streak of 101 such kicks made by John Richardson over two seasons. “Special teams have always been our strength,” Badke said. “They hurt us tonight.” See RICE, Page 4

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think. The games will be played out and there will be plenty of action and twists and turns and surprises. That’s why this is one of the greatest times of the year.

A list of first-round playoff games involving area teams that have dreams of playing in the state championship games in Champaign.

CLASS 6A

Some 6A sizzle Two area powers — Richards and St. Laurence — collide in the first round. While that’s a cool and fun matchup, it also means that one of our area powers will bow out right away. Prior to the season, I had a hunch that St. Laurence was going to go a long way no matter if the Vikings were in Class 5A or 6A. Some losses late in the season, however, pushed them down to the 12th seed in the south bracket and even

• Shepard at Morgan Park, at Gately Stadium, 7 p.m., Friday • St. Laurence at Richards, 5 p.m., Saturday

CLASS 8A • New Trier at Marist, 7 p.m., Friday • Fremd at Brother Rice, 1 p.m., Saturday

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Youth better believe it: Sandburg’s Loureiro leads youngsters in tennis By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Youth will be served. And youth will be serving. Apparently, for a while. The area sent 14 athletes to the Illinois High School Association State Tennis Tournament over the weekend and five were either freshmen or sophomores. Sandburg sophomore Anna Loureiro led all area finishers as was able to advance to the fifth round in the consolation bracket and went 4-2 overall at the tournament, which was held at various sites in the northwest suburbs. “It was great to see freshmen and kids my age do really well and make it to state,” Loureiro said. “They are defi-

nitely working hard and putting a lot of work into their game and it shows.’’ The Eagles’ star STATEMENT won her second GAMES straight sectional title on Oct. 15 and was ready to improve on her freshman appearance at state, when she went 2-2. Her first round wasn’t easy as she beat Neuqua Valley’s Jessica Chen, 6-3, 7-5. She then lost in the second round to Grant’s Gaby Schoenberg by the same score. She finally had a convincing 6-1, 6-4 victory over New Trier’s Ali Benedetto and won another war

against Isabel Alviar of Mundelein 7-6 (4), 6-3. After beating Maine South’s Jennifer Ptak, 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth-round consolation, she was tripped by Kenwood’s Sloane Williams, 6-2, 3-6, 10-7. “I was happy with the improvement over last year,” Loureiro said. “Coming into state, I wanted to win at least two or three matches. Next year I’ll be back and have higher expectations.’’ Sandburg freshman Julia Canellis went 0-2 in her state tournament debut. Eagles doubles players Jasmine Abunium-Sophie Sjo went 1-2 and Stephanie Garoufalis-Agnes Florczyk went 0-2. Marist freshman Nicole Micklin went See TENNIS, Page 4

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Fire finishes season at bottom of the MLS pile By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire ended the 2016 campaign with a 3-2 road loss to Toronto FC Sunday and finished with the worst record in Major League Soccer. The Fire’s 7-17-10 mark netted 31 points, three behind Houston (7-14-13) and was 20th out of 20 teams. First-year coach Veljko Paunovic had “nothing to say” about the loss, but he had plenty to say about this season. “For me the most important thing right now is that the season is over for us; 2016 was a year where we worked hard, (and) I’m really proud of all of our players,” he said. “The commitment and the attitude they had throughout the whole year was fantastic and I’m really proud and happy that I worked this year with them. From now on we are turning to the next season and we are starting to work toward being better next year. “The whole year was a buildup for us. The whole year was a process where we were getting better. We started in a difficult spot, and I think we did a huge job (to improve). Again, huge credit to our players and also to my co-workers and staff; it was a very hard year for us, and many times we were challenged, but we were capable of sticking together and working towards our goals —

to be successful in the coming seasons.” Michael de Leeuw and John Goossens scored goals for the Fire in Sunday’s finale, but it was not enough. Goalie Patrick McLain made his first appearance in the net this season and took the loss. “Obviously things could have been better from the team’s perspective,” McLain said. “It would have been nice to close the season out on a victory away but I think if a few moments go differently, you’re looking at a different score line. But that’s football. “I’m just happy to contribute to the team, and this time it happened to be out on the field. I’m very thankful for that opportunity.” Despite the loss, midfielder Arturo Alvarez, who racked up his ninth assist of the season in the game, was happy his team never quit. “We are professionals and we are going to play hard until the last minute of the final game, and I think that’s what we did,” he said. “We wanted to push for at least a tie and unfortunately we didn’t (get that last goal); we saw some close chances in the end. I think in the last half of the season, the last part of the season, that’s what we showed; we showed resilience, and we wanted to make sure that it was tough for teams to come in and play against us and I think they realized that. It was never an easy win against us.”

Arturo Alvarez (left) said he was happy the Chicago Fire played hard for the entire season. File photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards swim coach improving Richards High School’s girls swimming and diving team was hoping to welcome back coach Joel Staszewski as a spectator for the postseason, but that looks like it won’t happen. The coach, who suffered from complications from a bacterial infection that produced strokelike symptoms, robbing him of his ability to eat and speak in June, is still hospitalized but getting better, according to interim coach Cora Umecker. She said he will likely spend another month at the Beacon Rehabilitation Facility in Chicago. “He’s recovering nicely and still has a way to go, so please continue to pray for his family,” Umecker said. — Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley’s volleyball team is ranked high in the in the nation in three polls, including No. 1 by PrepVolleyball.com.

McAuley volleyball ranked No. 1 in USA By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Volleyball regionals began this week and last week, Mother McAuley’s team picked up a nice surprise as the Mighty Macs were ranked No. 1 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com. McAuley, 33-1 heading into this week’s regional action, is also ranked fifth by USA Today and 14th by Max Preps.

The postseason started Monday and regional title games will be decided tonight, Thursday. Locally, McAuley is at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Regional and was in line to face either Downers Grove South or Hinsdale Central at 6 p.m. A possible showdown between Sandburg and Lyons Township could take place at the Argo Regional at 6 p.m. At Stagg, a Marist-Downers Grove North battle could be on tap at 6 p.m.

Winners of these three regionals feed into the Marist Sectional Tuesday and Thursday. In Class 2A, Queen of Peace is hosting a regional and eying a title battle with either Bogan or Goode STEM tonight, Thursday, at 6 p.m. The winner feeds into the Christo Rey Jesuit Sectional Tuesday and Thursday. Chicago Christian is at the Agricultural Science Regional and could face either Marian Catholic or Rich South at 6 p.m. The winner heads to the Chicago Christian Sectional Tuesday and Thursday.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS

Martinez tosses six TDs in SXU’s 77-21 win By Jeff Vorva

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Former St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez was back in the lineup for St. Xavier University on Saturday, and he threw for six touchdowns in a 77-21 victory over Trinity International University in Deerfield in a Mid States Football Association Midwest League game. SXU (4-5, 2-1) scored 35 points in the first quarter. It was the second most points in a game in SXU history. The Cougars beat Concordia (Ill.) 79-6 on Sept. 14, 2002. Martinez was 18-for-24 for 254 yards. Former Evergreen Park standout Tim Walsh had a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown during the rout. Redshirt freshman Josh Hettiger (Oak Lawn/Richards) led the defensive effort with 10 total tackles (four solos) and a forced fumble. Saint Xavier plays a rare 7 p.m. Friday game at Olivet Nazarene University. Women’s soccer: Sophomore Abigail Peppin (Schererville, Ind./Lake Central) was the hero Saturday afternoon scoring the game-winning goal as the Saint Xavier University women’s soccer team captured a 1-0 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference road win over Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) at East Chicago Central High School in East

St. Xavier University’s top four football scoring outputs: Sept. 14, 2002 Oct. 22, 2016 Oct. 22, 2011 Nov. 21, 2015

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SXU coach Mike Feminis’s troops scored 77 points against Trinity International University on Saturday.

Chicago, Ind. The Cougars (5-10-1 overall/5-5-0 CCAC) picked up the go-ahead goal near the 78th minute of regulation and the assist was provided by sophomore Andreina Hernandez (Chicago Heights/ Bloom Township). Senior goalkeeper Alex Perry (St. Louis, Mo./Oakville) recorded her fifth shutout of the season

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and saved six shots. Men’s cross country: Junior Abel Hernandez (Shepard) took 32nd place overall in a field of 302 collegiate runners with an 8K time of 26 minutes, 7 seconds to lead the Saint Xavier University men’s cross country team Saturday at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge Cross Country Invitational hosted by Aquinas College (Mich.). Sophomore Ivan Diaz (Solorio Academy) had a personal-best time of 29:26. Freshman Brian Baldwin (Oak Lawn) also logged a personal-best time as SXU’s fourth finisher at 30:05. Women’s cross country: Junior Ellie Willging helping the 17th-ranked women’s cross country team to a fourth place team finish out of the 25 teams in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge Cross Country Invitational Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich. Willging won the 5K race with a school-record time of 17:48.

Junior Sierra Downey (Morton West) turned in her season-best time of 19:03. Senior Nicole Maier (Reavis) finished with a 19:10.

Trinity Christian College Cross country: At the Mount Mercy University NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), both the women’s and men’s teams posted their best team times of the season. Ashley Jourdan had another top 10 performance as she crossed the finish line in sixth place out of the 215 runners. She finished with a time of 18:43. The men’s team was led by Cody Velthuizen, who ran a 26:07. He finished 22nd overall out of 244 runners.

Corso makes Carleton College team Margaret Corso of Palos Park is a member of the Carleton College women’s golf team for the 2016-2017 season. The senior is a graduate of Providence Catholic High School. The Knights are coached by Eric Sieger, who is in his 16th season as head coach, and fresh off of his second consecutive regional coach of the year award. Carleton is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

PBO registration goes online The 2017 Palos Baseball Organization Registration will open online on Tuesday. To register in person, there will be an opportunity Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th Street in Palos Heights For more details on this 600plus player organization, www. palosbaseball.org. — We welcome community news at sports@regionalpublishing.com

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Women’s soccer: The Cyclones won their 10th game of the season with a 4-0 victory over South Suburban College Oct. 15. Goalie Grace Rollins notched the shutout and Bella Rodriguez, Karina Lopez, Sandy Ortiz and Kaylyn Egyarto scored goals for the winners. Men’s soccer: MVCC scored all four goals in the first half in a 4-0 victory over Wentworth Military Academy and College Oct. 15. Daniel Kasaggoma scored two goals to up his team-high total to 18.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST The regular season is in the books and Majesty Maholy gets to model the crown again this week after finishing the season 75-16 and leaving the other pickers in the dust. Now it’s time for the playoffs and the six sloths will be gunning for the Postseason MVP honor. The boys are picking the four first-round games involving fi e area teams, four potential second-round opponent games, a tough one to pick in Lincoln-Way Central at Reavis and the St. Xavier University game. Last week, the Cougars scored more points against Trinity International than Majesty Maholy had correct picks this season.

Jeff Vorva 8-3 71-20 0-0 Richards BR New Trier Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M RI LWC SXU

Last week: Regular season: Postseason: St. Laurence at Richards Fremd at Brother Rice New Trier at Marist Shepard at Morgan Park Huntley at Stevenson Lockport at St. Charles East Chatham-Glenwood at Crete-Monee Rock Island at TF South Lincoln-Way Central at Reavis SXU at Olivet Nazarene

Joe Boyle 9-2 70-21 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M TFS Reavis SXU

Anthony Nasella 8-3 56-35 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson Lockport C-M TFS Reavis SXU

Jason Maholy 8-3 75-16 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M RI LWC SXU

Wally Findysz 8-3 67-24 0-0 St. Laurence BR Marist Morgan Park Stevenson SC East C-M TFS LWC SXU

Bob Rakow 7-4 63-28 0-0 Richards BR Marist Morgan Park Stevenson SC East C-M RI Reavis SXU

First-round football state playoff capsule previews SHEPARD (6-3) AT MORGAN PARK (8-1) THE FACTS: Shepard, the 14th seed, visits third-seeded Morgan Park at 7 p.m. Friday at Gately Stadium in a Class 6A firstround game. Gately Stadium is located at 810 E. 103rd Street in Chicago. PLAYOFF HISTORY: Shepard is making its 14th trip to the postseason and second trip in a row after two seasons of failing to qualify. Morgan Park qualified 21 times including 16 straight appearances. Last year, Morgan Park was bounced out of the playoffs in the first round by Richards, 31-8. NOTEWORTHY:Shepard and Dante Onsurez (pictured) have a path to the quarterfinals that is not easy but not daunting, either. The Astros have six wins but are 0-3 against teams with a winning record. Morgan Park’s defense has five shutouts (not including a forfeit win over Steinmetz) and the Mustangs’ lone loss was an 18-6 setback to Perspectives/Leadership on Sept. 16. NEXT: The winner faces either sixth-seeded T.F. South or 11thseeded Rock Island in the second round.

FREMD (6-3) AT BROTHER RICE (8-1) THE FACTS: Fremd, the 25th seed, visits eighth-seeded Brother Rice at 1 p.m. in a Class 8A first-round game. Brother Rice is located at 10001 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago. PLAYOFF HISTORY: Brother Rice qualified 20 times and won the Class 6A title in 1981 and finished second in the state in 1985. Fremd has qualified 26 times but has not won a playoff game since 2010. NOTEWORTHY: Brother Rice’s Ricky Smalling and Aarion Lacy (pictured) are two of many big playmakers on a team that was picked to win it all on the Illinois High School Association playoff preview show on Saturday. Fremd has had its ups and downs this season but averaged 47 points in its last three games this season against Schaumburg, Conant and Hoffman Estates. The Vikings beat Hoffman Estates 51-0 Friday and the Hawks are a Class 7A playoff team at 6-3. NEXT: The winner takes on either ninth-seeded Stevenson or 24thseeded Huntley in the second round.

ST. LAURENCE (6-3) AT RICHARDS (7-2) THE FACTS: St. Laurence, the 12th seed in the south bracket, visits fifth-seeded Richards at 5 p.m. Saturday in a Class 6A first-round game. Richards is located 10601 Central Ave. in Oak Lawn. PLAYOFF HISTORY: Richards qualified 34 times and took first in Class 4A in 1988 and 1989 and second in Class 6A in 2001 and 2013. St. Laurence qualified 16 times and won a 5A title in 1976 and finished second in 1979. NOTEWORTHY: St. Laurence running back Fayezon Smart (pictured at left) missed a chunk of the season for personal reasons according to coach Harold Blackmon, but he returned Friday and should be a factor in the playoffs. Richards already has a ton of offensive weapons but sophomore Derek Flowers (pictured at right) is also emerging as a force. NEXT: The winner takes on either fourth-seeded Crete-Monee or 13th-seeded Chatham Glenwood in round 2.

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Smart is back, but Vikings lose to St. Ignatius Correspondent

St. Laurence may have fallen short in Friday night’s Catholic League White game against St. Ignatius, losing 16-9, but the night was not a total loss for the Vikings. Senior running back Fayezon Smart, who has not played in the past month for personal reasons, made his return to field on Friday, picking up where he last left off by rushing for 117 yards on 27 carries as a catalyst for the St. Laurence running game. Smart’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for the Vikings (6-3, 2-1), who will open the Class 6A state playoffs with a showdown against Richards on Saturday. “When you take a month off, it has some effect on you,” St. Laurence head coach Harold Blackmon said of Smart’s performance on Friday. “But Fayezon always runs hard and is a tough player. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing him perform even better against Richards and getting everything clicking.” Against St. Ignatius, DeMari Valentine returned an interception for a touchdown and Mauricio Garibay added a 25-yard field goal. Chris Negrete registered six solo tackles and seven assists on defense. “We were just outplayed against St. Ignatius; no excuses,” Blackmon said. “Watching film of Richards, their team is very big and athletic, but we just have to take care of what we take care of. We can’t worry about what Richards does. We have to worry about us.”

Richards 53, Tinley Park 10

Nate Gimza had four receptions for 145 yards and three touchdowns to lift the Bulldogs to the victory over the Titans in nonconference action on Friday night. Richards (7-2), fresh off sealing its eighth SSC Red title, will host St. Laurence Saturday in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs.

Marist 41, Joliet Catholic 7

The RedHawks clinched their first outright East Suburban Catholic Conference title with a convincing win over the Hilltoppers at Joliet Memorial Stadium on Friday. Colin Meehan had two touchdown catches to lead Marist (8-1, 7-0), which will host New Trier in the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs.

Shepard 41, Argo 26 The Astros sealed a berth in the state playoffs with a win over a determined Argonauts squad in a South Suburban Red contest on Friday. Shepard (6-3, 5-2) will face Chicago Public League power Morgan Park in the opening round of the Class 6A state playoffs.

Sandburg 20 Lincoln-Way West 14 (2 OT) The Eagles executed in the clutch for the second straight week, this time delivering in a double-overtime thriller over the Warriors in a Southwest Suburban Conference battle Friday night in Orland Park. John Murphy’s 15-yard touchdown catch lifted Sandburg

THE FACTS: New Trier, the 22nd seed, visits 11th-seeded Marist in a Class 8A first-round game. Marist is located at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago. PLAYOFF HISTORY: Marist qualified for the postseason 17 times and finished second in Class 8A in 2009 and last year. New Trier, which played football as early as 1925 before the playoff system began, qualified 30 times including 14 years in a row. NOTEWORTHY: The Redhawks are going to be the favorites after drawing the 23rd seed last year and advancing all the way to the state title game mostly as underdogs. Turon Ivy (pictured) and Marist lost the season opener to Brother Rice at Soldier Field but won eight straight. Since losing back-to-back games to Fremd and Palatine, New Trier is on a roll, winning five straight including a 27-21 victory over Maine South. NEXT: The winner faces either sixth-seeded St. Charles East or 27th-seeded Lockport in the second round.

Capsules and photos by Jeff Vorva

WEEK 9 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

By Anthony Nasella

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(4-5, 3-3) to the victory in its season finale over West, which finished second in the state in Class 6A last year.

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CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS

Four teams, two individuals speed to championships By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

When Chicago Christian’s girls cross country team finished 18th in the state in Class 1A in 2014 and seventh in the state last year, the Knights were building up for a special 2016 campaign in which they would try to snag one of the top three trophies. They took their first step toward that goal by claiming their third straight Illinois High School Association regional title Saturday by scoring 53 points — nine points better than Herscher at the Bishop McNamara Regional at Kankakee Community College. Senior April van Ryn led the Knights with a second-place finish with a time of 18 minutes, 05 seconds. She was not able to catch Gardner South Wilmington’s Daly Galloway (17:30), who is a favorite to finish in the top two of the individual Class 1A field this year. In August, van Ryn shocked the Illinois running world by beating Galloway 18:48.519.31.3 at the Morris Early Bird Invite. “I did not expect to beat her — that was a big surprise,” van Ryn said. “She’s really good. She might have been a little injured in August. She definitely pushes me.’’ Jill Van Dyk finished seventh for the Knights with a 19:23, Cassidy VanderKamp was 13th with a 20:22, Becca Falb was 14th with a 20:24 and Emily Damstra was 17th with a 20:30. Allie Boss, one of the Knights’ top runners, missed the meet to rest (knee discomfort). The Knights are at the Lisle

Chicago Christian’s Becca Falb (left) and Cassidy VandeKamp matched each other step-by-step to help the Knights win a third straight regional title on Saturday.

Sectional Saturday. In other girls action, Marist won the Class 3A Sandburg Regional title Saturday at Midlothian Meadows with 37 points — five ahead of Mother McAuley. It’s the RedHawks’ sixth regional title since 2008. RedHawks senior Maryclare Leonard won the race with an 18:03 while Jill Borza (fourth, 18:32), Colleen Murphy (fifth, 18:34), Nora Doyle (ninth, 19:16) and freshman Brigid Englehart

(18th, 19:57) also scored. McAuley’s Ashley Bryja took second with an 18:15 and Sandburg’s Erica Cerva was third with an 18:19. Area teams and qualifiers from the Sandburg Regional will head back to Midlothian Meadows for the Marist Sectional on Saturday.

Boys cross country Sandburg junior Dylan Jacobs scorched the Midlothian Mead-

ows course, setting a course record with a 14:18 to help his team win its fourth straight regional title. The Eagles won their own regional with 30 points — 60 points ahead of Lindblom. Martin Skucas (third, 15:06), Alex Szmanski (fourth, 15:30), Nicol Calderon (10th, 15:30) and Robbie Sieczkowski (12th, 15:49) scored for the Eagles. Shepard’s Caleb Washington finished second with a 15:03. In Class 2A, Brother Rice

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist Maryclare Leonard, shown winning the East Suburban Catholic Conference championship earlier this month, won the Class 3A Sandburg Regional title on Saturday.

won its seventh regional titles and first since 2010 by winning the Hinsdale South Regional at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. The Crusaders had 75 points, three better than Hinsdale South. Joe Sweeney led the Crusaders with a seventh-place finish

with a time of 15:53. Others scoring for the team were Steve Sloan (12th, 16:20), Tommy Gleason (15th, 16:24), Dan Spellman (17th, 16:40) and Jack Mongan (24th, 16:57). The Crusaders are at the Wheaton Academy Sectional Saturday at Kress Creek.

SOCCER REGIONALS

Area teams make history — and not in a good way By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Since the Illinois High School Association went to a format that crowned regional champions in boys soccer in 2002, the area has had at least one of its 10 teams win a regional title every year. But this year, the area couldn’t pick up a regional title after a shocking week of play last week. Things got started off on the wrong foot when the area’s best team, Oak Lawn, was knocked out in the opening round of the regionals 4-0 by Lincoln-Way East at East’s Class 3A Regional

on Oct. 19. East was seeded 15th in the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional and Oak Lawn was second after posting a 19-0-1 mark. Three area teams made it to the regional finals on Saturday but fell. Ninth-seeded Sandburg was beaten by top-seeded BradleyBourbonnais, 1-0, in the Marist Sectional, three days after beating eight-seeded Marist, 3-1. Marty Manzke had two goals against the RedHawks. Seventh-seeded Stagg was hoping it picked up a break by not having to face Oak Lawn, but Lincoln-Way East was not

done upsetting teams as it beat the Chargers, 2-1, to win its own regional on Saturday. Tom Kulak scored a goal with 17 minutes left to put Stagg ahead, but East scored a pair of goals in the following 12 minutes. In Class 2A, third-seeded St. Laurence was taken down by fifth-seeded Farragut in the regional final in Burbank, 2-1 in overtime. Mario Carmona tied the game up for the Vikings with 11 minutes left in the match, but the Admirals scored what turned Photos by Jeff Vorva out to be the game winner with Stagg’s Moosa Alkalab hunts the ball down in a 2-1 loss to Lincoln-Way Sandburg’s Marty Manzke scored two goals against Marist on Oct. 19. six minutes left in the first OT. East on Saturday. Brother Rice coach Brian Badke gets down on his hands and knees to draw up some defensive plays in the fourth quarter of a 48-37 loss to Loyola on Friday night.

Tennis

Continued from Page 1 0-2 in her state debut, dropping two-set matches to Neuqua Valley’s Veena Murali and Elk Grove’s Jovana Vujanic. The RedHawks’ doubles team of Kaitlyn Bowe-Caitlyn Foggie also bowed out in two matches. Shepard’s doubles team of junior Rachel

Habbal-Brooke Zielke went 1-2 and won a wild first-round match over St. Charles North’s Shelby Thomas-Breanne Warner 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-4. This was the first year the IHSA broke up the tournament into two classes and Chicago Christian’s Ashley Akrami went 1-2 in Class 1A play, beating Quincy Notre Dame’s Claire Moore, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 in the first round. The Knights’ doubles team of freshmen Brooke Akrami-Raquel Robertson finished 0-2.

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Rice

Continued from Page 1 So did turnovers, of which Rice had three. The first came with less than a minute left in the first half, after a Loyola fumble forced by Michael Butler-Kindle and recovered by Iben King gave the Crusaders, leading 23-14, the ball at their own 31. Rather than taking that edge to the locker room, Rice tried to add to it. After being sacked on first down, quarterback Dino Borrelli (28-of-42, 407 yards, 3 TD) was hit again, fumbling away to the Ramblers, who scored one second before the half to cut the edge to 23-21. Asked if he considered taking a knee, Badke said, “I never have. I probably should have in that situation.” Branden Houston, who had touchdown catches of 46 and 37 yards among his 10 grabs for 213,

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 if they upend the Bulldogs, they would likely have to face Crete-Monee in the second round. Richards opened the season with close losses to Lemont and Phillips and ran the table. Coach Tony Sheehan’s philosophy is to play strong teams and it will pay off in the postseason. Will that pay off against St. Laurence and possibly Crete-Monee? That’s one of those things I won’t be able to an-

led Rice’s offensive fireworks. Patrick Murphy (2 receptions, 42 yards) added a 33-yard touchdown catch while Wyoming recruit Xazavian Valladay (14 carries, 50 yards) had touchdown runs of seven and 27 yards. Ramblers quarterback Tommy Herion was 17of-32 for 205 yards. After Loyola’s starting tailback, Hamid Bullie, went down with a knee injury on his third carry of the day, Kyle Rock, who typically starts the Ramblers’ home games, stepped up for 110 yards, including a 20-yard score, on 17 carries. The Crusaders got dinged up as well, notably the team’s leading tackler, linebacker Brian Olsen, who returned from a neck injury suffered on the opening play of the second half and was limping noticeably in the postgame handshake line. “It was tough, they’re a physical team,” Olsen said. “But it’s the second season now. We’re 0-0. We’ll see them in the quarterfinals.” swer for a couple of weeks. Shepard, on the other hand, is 6-3 with a 14th seed and visits third-seeded Morgan Park at Gately Stadium in the first round. Since Phillips became the first Chicago Public League team to ever win a state championship last year, my respect for the CPL has gone up slightly. But I still have Shepard winning this one and a possible rematch with Thornton Fractional South in the second round. TF South beat the Astros, 1410, and if the Astros can get some revenge, they would find themselves in the quarterfinals.

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Chicago Christian’s Ashley Akrami participated in the inaugural Class A state girls tennis tournament.

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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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-HYB 10 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-HYB 10 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH H. SOUTH A/K/A KEN SOUTH A/K/A K. SOUTH A/K/A K. H. SOUTH A/K/A KENNETH H. SOUTH JR., MARIE E. SOUTH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PALOS CREEK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 11860 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-411-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $316,245.03. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 10-033103. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 10-033103 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 11860 TJSC#: 36-12044 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I705613

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. BRENDA B. GIACALONE; Defendants, 16 CH 562 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2016, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-03-205-010. Commonly known as 8948 BARBERRY LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 16-00032 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706335

15 CH 17645 5844 WEST 88TH PLACE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 5844 WEST 88TH PLACE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-209-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $170,536.87. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15090172. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15090172 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 17645 TJSC#: 36-10817 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS ‘The Christmas Carol’ at Moraine Valley

A new stage adaptation of “The Christmas Carol” will be performed at the Fine and Performing Arts Center of Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Based on the book by Charles Dickens, this adaptation, written and directed by FPAC managing director Tommy Hensel, will be performed Nov. 4 through 13 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 3 p.m., inside the Dorothy Menker Theater. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens and students. Tickets to “The Christmas Carol” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley. edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Programs at The Center

• Lapidary Six Monday mornings beginning, Oct. 31, 9 - 11 a.m. or six Wednesday evenings beginning, Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor Larry Rothenberg will show students how to turn rough hunks of stone into polished jewelry pieces by cutting, grinding, and polishing stones. Students will create a pair of round or oval stones, and then advance to more complex designs. Class Fee: $95 plus $10 new student materials fee for introductory projects. Students will purchase rocks for advanced projects. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Luncheon: Gardening for Monarchs Tuesday Nov. 1, noon - 2 p.m. The early spring is typically when people start to turn their attention to gardening. Gardening for monarchs starts in the fall. Kim White, Education Outreach Coordinator for the Dupage Monarch Project, will show gardeners what to do now to prepare for the return migration and monarch breeding season next summer. White will also discuss what is being done by communities and individuals to help the monarch. Common milkweed seeds will be given to participants. Luncheons cost $22 and reservations must be made in advance. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Teen Pottery (grades 7-12) Six Tuesday evenings beginning Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.Art director Heather Young will show students how to have lots of fun with clay. Throughout the session students learn to create pottery on the potter’s wheel and by handbuilding techniques. The class will feature a variety of different types of clays and glazes. The class fee is $85, which includes all supplies. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Gentle Yoga Classes Five Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday Nov. 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Series of gentle, restorative yoga classes is taught by yoga instructor Carolyn Harms. The classes will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Students

are asked to dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The Anderson Center at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Class fee: $50. Preregistration required. 708-361-3650 • Mommy And Me Art: Autumn Fairies Wednesday Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – noon. Instructor Karen Signore will guide the group in using pinecones, acorns, leaves, yarn, felt and other fun materials to create whimsical fall fairies. Students will be able to take them home to use in imaginative play, add them to fairy gardens, or hang as decorations. The class is designed for mothers or grandmothers with children ages 3-6, but the instructor is open to family members of all ages attending “Mommy and Me.” Workshop fees: $10 per person, per class. • Teen Lapidary - Six Wednesday afternoons beginning Nov. 2, 5 - 6:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Instructor Larry Rothenberg invites creative teens (grades 7-12) to learn to use the lapidary wheels to make smooth polished stones from rough pieces of rock. Class Fee: $75 plus $10 materials fee for introductory project. Students must purchase rocks for advanced projects. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708361-3650

The Bridge Teen Center programs

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“LIGHTS OUT”: Hitting the video market just in time for Halloween, this thriller — director David F. Sandberg’s reasonably clever expansion of his Internet short subject that went viral — casts Teresa Palmer (“Point Break”) as a woman whose mental problems lead others to doubt her fears that a supposedly imaginary “friend” is targeting her younger brother (Gabriel Bateman). The title is literal, since the apparent villain of the piece can’t be seen in normal light. Also in the cast are Maria Bello, Billy Burke (“Zoo”) and Emily Alyn Lind (“Revenge”). *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMERICAN MASTERS — NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU”: One of the most significant producers in the history of television is profiled in this program, being released on home video in the same week it’s televised by PBS. Lear has merged humor and social awareness in such home-screen classics as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “Good Times,” “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son” and “One Day at a Time” ... and, as might be expected, the profile is laden with clips from this series while also detailing the personal background that set Lear on his professional journey. Comments from peers and admirers including Rob Reiner, John Amos, George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Lena Dunham, Mel Brooks and Jon Stewart are included. *** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “CAPTAIN FANTASTIC”: The effects of two parents’ influence on their children get a potent dramatization in writer-director Matt Ross’ involving tale, star-

ring Viggo Mortensen and Trin Miller as a couple who raise their six offspring very much their own way — home-schooling them with socialist and survivalist mindsets. The story takes a huge turn when circumstances leave the husband to raise the kids on his own, setting up a battle between him and his fatherin-law (Frank Langella) ... and potentially exposing the youngsters to the outside world that their dad and mom have worked so hard to keep them separated from. Kathryn Hahn, Steve Zahn and Missi Pyle also are featured. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on On Demand) “PAPA: HEMINGWAY IN CUBA”: One of literature’s titans comes to life again — in the persona of actor Adrian Sparks — in this drama that finds Ernest Hemingway in his favored habitat, as indicated by the film’s title. An admiring journalist (played by Giovanni Ribisi) seeks him out there as the 1950s draw to a close, and the men form a bond over such activities as fishing and drinking while the Cuban Revolution escalates. The first Americanfinanced film made in Cuba in more than 30 years, its script is by Denne Bart Petitclerc, who also adapted Hemingway’s “Islands in the Stream” for the screen. Joely Richardson, Minka Kelly and James Remar also appear, and Hemingway’s granddaughter Mariel has a cameo. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on On Demand) “SKIPTRACE”: If much if Jackie Chan’s action fare has seemed familiar lately, note that the martial-arts icon will be the recipient of an honorary award at the next Oscars. He and “Jackass” staple Johnny Knoxville make another unlikely screen duo in this caper, with Chan again playing a Hong Kong detective. He’s on a mission to avenge his partner’s murder by a drug kingpin, which he seeks to do with help from a gambler (Knoxville) in possession of related evidence. Genre veteran Renny Harlin (“Die Hard 2,” “Cliffhanger”) directed the tale. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary

Pumpkin Hunt at SW Suburban Montessori

OMARR’S WEEKLY

ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

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.

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• Glow in the Dark Games/Karaoke Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Enjoy a night of Sunday’s weather was perfect for Southwest Suburban Montessori’s annual Pumpkin Hunt in Palos Park. The glow in the dark games, karaoke, and free frozen search was on for just the right pumpkin to decorate, admire the costumes, visit with friends and have a treat or yogurt from Sweet Frog. two. A ghoulishly good time was had by all. • Soul Cafe: Conflict Resolution - 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1, You can’t always get away from a conflict, so you’ll need to know how to resolve it face-to-face. Talk with other students who want to get better at resolving conflict. • Coloring to Reduce Anxiety - 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 1, Discover strategies to keep you calm and collected as you take on the day. Try your hand at coloring using adult coloring books. • Flag Football - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Play a By Jeraldine Saunders game of flag football with your friends at The Bridge. Wear appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes. ARIES (March 21-April 19): • Collecting: Sports Memorabilia - 4 to 5 p.m. Pace yourself. You feel invigorated Nov. 3, From baseball cards to game used equipand energetic but you would be ment, learn all you’ll ever want to know about the wise to channel it properly. Don’t spread yourself too thin or scatter multi-million dollar sports memorabilia industry. your money or energies. You may You’ll hear all about the most expensive memorafind true inspiration from unlikely bilia ever sold, and affordable stuff you can start sources. collecting now. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): • Songwriting - 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3, Explore Pass the torch. As part of a team spoken word and discover the art behind crafting you are expected to perform your words and making inspiring music. fair share of the job and must rely • “I love Fall” Festival - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. upon others to do theirs. This week 4, To celebrate the Fall season, The Bridge will host you may find that someone else can an “I Love Fall” festival. There will be plenty of supply the energy or expertise you Autumn-themed games, live music from Rap/Hip lack. Hop artist Nehemiah Heckler, and free food from GEMINI (May 21-June 20): White Castle. Create camaraderie with displays These free events are for teens in 7th through of compliance. You can accomplish 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500. much more when the subject of who

by Harlin. ** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BE SOMEBODY”: In the tradition of past stories of famous folks trying to hide from their popularity, this comedy-drama features social-media personality Matthew Espinosa as a teen music star who manages to escape persistent female fans — and find a new friend with a much simpler lifestyle, an art student (played by Sarah Jeffery, “Shades of Blue”). Though it initially seems they’ll be unable to bond that soon changes, with a romance between them becoming a definite possibility. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; outtakes. *** (PG: AS) (Also on On Demand)

Log Cabin Art for Kids

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A fairy garden created by a previous student is shown. Art for Kids will be held six Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 29. Kindergarten through 2nd grade: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 3rd through 8th grade: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (no class Nov. 26) Instructor Ruth Augspurger will demonstrate a world of art and nature for kids. Classes are held at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts studios and outdoors. Within each session students work on a variety of art projects, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, and more. Each session ends with a fun art show. The class fee is $80, which includes all supplies. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 361-3650

COMING SOON:

“BAD MOMS” (Nov. 1): Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn play said mothers, who decide to leave their responsibilities behind and cut loose. (R: AS, N, P) “NINE LIVES” (Nov. 1): After being transferred into the body of a cat, a billionaire (Kevin Spacey) tries to make amends to his neglected family. (PG: AS, P) “STAR TREK BEYOND” (Nov. 1): After an attack on the Enterprise, the crew faces challenges while stranded on a remote planet; Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto return. (PG-13: P, V) “THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE SEASON 6” (Nov. 1): A lot precedes it, but the arrival of villain Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is a major highlight here. (Not rated: AS, P, GV) “BILLIONS: SEASON ONE” (Nov. 8): A federal attorney (Paul Giamatti) sets his sights on the hedge-fund king (Damian Lewis) who employs the lawyer’s wife (Maggie Siff). (Not rated: AS, N, P) “FINDING DORY” (Nov. 15): In the sequel to Disney-Pixar’s animated “Finding Nemo,” fish Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres) sets out to find her parents. (PG: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Pottery at The Center

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The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, offers pottery class six Tuesday mornings beginning Nov. 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or six Thursday evenings beginning Nov. 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Art Director Heather Young will help students learn the basics of working with ceramics or expand their knowledge if they have already learned the basics. This is a class for beginners and advanced students. Throughout the six-week course students will learn a variety of hand building techniques as well as working on the potter’s wheel. The class will experiment with different types of clay and glazes. Platters, plates, pinch pots, mugs, bowls and sculpture - the possibilities are endless. The class fee is $95 plus $25 materials fee. Call 708-361-3650

gets the credit isn’t an issue. This is a good week to demonstrate a cooperative spirit especially at work or on the job. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and a positive attitude attract success while fear and doubt attracts problems. As this week unfolds make yourself available for public functions and outings where you can meet valuable new contacts. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too many friends are like too many cooks who spoil the broth. In the week ahead you might be overwhelmed by group activities or interactions with the public. Focus on gathering useful information in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make some of your dreams come true. In the week to come you can be in perfect harmony with a loved one about the plan for a profitable venture. Buy things of lasting quality and with long term usefulness in mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The best answer to a dilemma will come when you least expect it. You may receive responses you do not expect, but they will lead you in the right direction. This is a good week to receive sound advice about your health. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dream your time away without investing money on the insubstantial. There is nothing you can buy that you can’t live without. Don’t waste cash in the week to come. You are better suited to pursuing creative activities. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances may make you feel you must rush through daily tasks. If you are not on the clock take all the time you need to get the job done right. Keep the purse strings drawn tightly in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think your way into an improved state of mind. This might be a good week to develop useful, practical and healthy habits such as putting the dishes in the dishwasher after a meal or walking 30 minutes a day. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be cynical. Look that gift horse in the mouth this week. Focus on fattening up your piggy bank. If someone offers you words of wisdom, put them to good use. Any assistance you receive is going to be infinitely valuable. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your inner compass to find a better direction. Discuss your intentions with a friend or trusted confidant in the week ahead. Establish boundaries as to what you can, and cannot, accomplish and go from there.

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