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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 40 • 3 Sections

Referendum: Palos 118 offers last forum School chief explains bond issue to Palos Heights City Council

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor Palos School District 118 will again explain to voters the reasons behind its referendum to sell $6.5 million in construction bonds to improve the facilities serving its most at-risk pupils.

The final of three scheduled information nights will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, starting at 6:30 p.m., at Palos West School, 12700 S. 104th Ave., in Palos Park.

Meanwhile, district officials made their case for the bond issue

to the Palos Heights City Council at its meeting Tuesday.

The upcoming information night aims to make voters aware of all the facts about the referendum on the Nov. 8 election ballot to build an addition at Palos West School.

Palos 118 seeks to borrow the $6.5 million by selling construction bonds in order to build a four-classroom addition with accessible bathrooms to better serve pupils in its highly regarded early childhood and pre-kindergarten (pre-K) programs. Both district wide programs are housed at Palos

West School.

District Superintendent Anthony Scarsella emphasized that approval of the bond issue would not increase property taxes during a special presentation that he and district Chief School Business Official Justin Veihman gave to the City Council.

Because the district is retiring its old working cash fund bond debt and will become debt free this December, the referendum will not increase or decrease the bond and interest portion of the district’s tax rate if voters approve the construction bond issue, they

told the council.

“Eighty percent of district residents do not have children in our schools,” Scarsella said. “Voting yes will not increase or decrease their property taxes.”

The district has created a new website, prek118.org, that contains virtually everything voters need to know about the referendum and proposed addition. It details budget figures and building plans, and shows artists’ renderings of the addition and its facilities.

As the Prek118.org website

Source: Prek118.org

Schematic drawing of the proposed four-classroom addition at the front See PALOS 118, Page 2 of Palos West School.

ORLAND PARK

Mayor’s post may become full time Tripling of annual salary proposed

By Dermot Connolly

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The Palos Restoration Project invites area residents to meet at Spears Woods forest preserve this Saturday to take a walking tour with them and discover the plants and wildlife populating this site. Learn also of leadership opportunities and ways to get involved in the group’s volunteer work to provide environmental stewardship in area natural lands.

Encounter Spears Woods Palos Restoration group explores what lies beyond the trail

By Jan Pietrzak

Palos Restoration Project

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pears Woods is one of many treasures in the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Palos region.

It is remarkably diverse, with woodland and prairie, wetland and slough, all just a short walk from one another. Join with the Palos Restoration Project and see what makes this area special, and why your help is needed.

The group will meet at Spears Woods this Saturday, Oct. 8. Participants will take a walking tour and discover the plants and wildlife populating this beautiful site.

Learn also of leadership opportunities and ways to get involved.

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Spears Woods picnic grove is at 9022 S. La Grange

Road (enter from southbound La Grange Road/Route 45).

Refreshments and introductions will start at 10 a.m., and the walking tours begin at 10:30. People you can get hands-on, joining volunteers in some light brush cutting or seed collecting.

Palos Restoration Project hosts this event with support from Friends of the Forest Preserves.

The Palos Restoration Project is an all-volunteer group partnering with the Forest Preserves of Forest Preserves photo Cook County. Its members do habitat restoration year-round in The Spears Woods Picnic Grove is at 9022 S. LaGrange Road, Willow Springs.

Enter via the southbound lanes of LaGrange Road. the Palos preserves. Depending on the season, we cut and burn inva- continued use of the land by both tive wildflowers or grasses in a sive brush, pull invasive weeds, wildlife and humans. restored area. or collect native seed for later The joy of habitat restoration is To learn more about the event, distribution. getting outdoors in beautiful placgo to http://www.restorepalos.

The goal of habitat restoration is es, interacting with a dedicated com/meet-spears-woods.html or to identify disturbed habitats and group of people, and celebrating victories like an increase in nacall Jan Pietrzak at 439-1767. restore the native flora, to ensure

The Orland Park Village Board is considering making the mayor’s post a full-time position, and increasing the annual salary from $43,000 for what is now a parttime role to $150,000.

The three trustees who serve on the finance committee discussed the issue prior to the Village Board meeting on Monday. It will be on the agenda at the next full Village Board meeting on Oct. 17.

If the change is approved, it cannot go into effect until after the municipal elections on April 4, 2017. Any changes to the mayoral office would have to be made at least 180 days before that election.

Trustee Michael Carroll said that making the mayor’s position full-time and tripling the salary would be much less expensive than crating two new positions.

He noted that an organizational staffing study done by Matrix Consulting Group in 2012 advised hiring a second assistant administrator and an economic development coordinator to work on bringing in new businesses.

He said that those two positions would cost about $340,000, including benefits. The mayoral position will not include insurance benefits.

“It makes good fiscal sense. I think it is a win-win situation for everybody,” said Carroll.

“I cannot imagine there would be any better economic developer than our current mayor. He knows the area better than anyone and I look forward to having him here full-time,” said Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich, who chairs the finance committee She said she would like all six village trustees to have a chance to share their

views at the Oct. 17 meeting.

“I think it is a great idea. Just expanding the mayoral position instead of hiring two new people.

There will be no learning curve and Mayor McLaughlin is putting in full-time hours anyway. I have no problem forwarding this to the full board to see what everyone thinks,” said Trustee James Dodge. He said that the change in the position would not affect the council-administrator type of government, but an ordinance will have to be drawn up to make the change.

Police Chief Tim McCarthy is serving as interim village manager while a search is underway to replace Paul Grimes, who left the village manager position in July.

Mayor Daniel McLaughlin, who was not present for the discussion, said after the meeting that he would be running for re-election, “whether or not the position is made full-time.”

“There are a lot of things that I am involved in here that I want to see through to completion,” he said. He listed the ongoing development of the new downtown area along 143rd Street and LaGrange Road, and attracting more businesses to the I-80 corridor as two of the projects he would like to help finish.

McLaughlin started on the Village Board as a trustee in 1983, and has been mayor since 1993.

“When I got started here, the I-80 corridor wasn’t even part of the village,” he noted.

McLaughlin, who works fulltime as executive director of the Builders Association, said he would give up that position to take on the full-time mayor role. “I would be happy to do that. I am very connected to this village and the way things are scheduled, I wouldn’t be able to do both,” he said.

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Photos courtesy Julie Maty

Not just for the birds: Dogs and cats and people, too, participated in Palos Heights’ 11th annual Pet Parade Saturday, despite the rainy weather. The event is now sponsored by the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department.

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Feda Abdulrahman stands at the front counter of her newly opened Mediterranean restaurant, Simple Taste, at 12246 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights.

Simple Taste brings Mediterranean cuisine to downtown Palos Heights

Owner is former personal chef

By Dermot Connolly

Feda Abdulrahman brings nearly 20 years of experience preparing meals in restaurants and private homes to her new endeavor.

She opened a Mediterranean restaurant called Simple Taste last weekend at 12246 S. Harlem Ave., in Palos Heights.

The Hickory Hills resident got her start working in a couple of restaurants owned by her ex-husband, before going to work as a personal chef at a home in Palos Heights. She said her former client is an internationally known architect.

Her goal at Simple Taste is to provide fresh, healthy and flavorful meals based on the Mediterranean cuisine she grew up on. Pastries are also being offered free for dessert with every meal during this grand opening week.

Abdulrahman moved from Palestine to Chicago with her family when she was 7 years old, and grew up in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on Brian Maty, of Palos Heights, started the parade 11 years ago. It is held in and around Passarelli Park, at 124th the Southwest Side. The Gage Park High School graduate moved to Hickory Hills when she was 18. and Oak Park Avenue.

One of 11 siblings, she said her seven sisters and three brothers will be working alongside her in the restaurant. The kitchen staff has been trained by an expert Mediterranean chef, she said.

In addition to a variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern salads, and traditional side dishes, such as hummus, falafel and baba ghanoush, the menu includes beef, chicken and shrimp kebobs, as well as salmon and tilapia dishes. An entirely vegetarian menu is also offered. The eatery is open for lunch and dinner.

By Julie Maty “Freshness is guaranteed. We have no frozen vegetables,” she added.

A fun time was had by all at Abdulrahman said followers of the paleo diet, the 11th annual Palos Pet Parade

Heights Pet Parade marches for 11th year on rainy day

last Saturday at Passarelli Park in Palos Heights.

Although it was a rainy day, pet lovers braved the weather and joined Palos Heights Parks and Recreation staff for another great parade.

We were fortunate to be joined

by Dr. Jeff Sankey and his staff from Palos Animal Hospital, Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), Essential Chiropractic of Palos Hills and Greater Chicago Cage Bird Society (GCCBC).

The members of the GCCBC brought several birds for educational and entertainment purposes.

Three cockatoos loved showing off for the crowd.

The proceeds from this year’s parade will go to benefit GCCBC to help fund their rescue and adoption shelter. Thank you to the numerous stores in Palos Heights who donated funds to help us make our event successful, your support is very much appreciated.

Palos Pet Parade T-shirts are available for purchase at the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St.

Palos 118

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Bad weather postpones Orland Great Pumpkin Party to Sat. Orland Park’s Great Pumpkin Party will take place this Saturday after it was rescheduled because of rainy weather in the forecast last Saturday.

This Saturday’s annual outdoor event will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., near the ice rink warming house at Centennial Park, 15600 West Avenue.

Free and open to all ages, the Great Pumpkin Party includes hayrides, pony rides, marshmallow roasting, a pie eating contest, costumed pet parade, pumpkin patch, crafts, activities, games, DJ and more. Attendees are invited to wear Halloween costumes.

Scarecrow building will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Participants should bring clothes for their

based on protein and vegetables rather than grains, will find a lot to like on her menu. “It is very similar to Mediterranean cuisine. We do have some grains on our menu, like quinoa. I’ve had so many requests for grains, so we are adding more rice dishes, because that is what people are used to,” she said.

“Working in restaurants and then as a personal chef was really good experience. I learned so much. I was so ready to open my own place,” said Abdulrahman, adding that she began looking for locations last year.

“I was really happy to find this space in Palos Heights, because I drove by here every day [going to work as a personal chef] and I really like the neighborhood here. All the little stores and restaurants along Harlem are great, and the community is so friendly,” said the mother of two daughters, ages 10 and 17.

“It is great to finally be open. It took a while to get the permits, and I refinished the tables and chairs myself,” she said. Located next door to Doughs Guys bakery, the restaurant is sparsely decorated now, but improvements are planned for the coming weeks and months.

Simple Taste is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, and lunch specials are available in addition to the extensive dinner menu. “There will be 10 percent senior discounts on Mondays, Tuesdays and Sundays,” the restaurateur said. “A lot of seniors are on fixed incomes and it is not about the money with me. I just want to provide healthy meals.”

She is considering expanding the dessert menu also, perhaps adding the same Mediterranean ice cream sold at Booza, a nearby restaurant at 11906 S. Harlem Ave. Alcohol is not served, but patrons may bring their own bottles or beer or wine, she said.

For more, call Simple Taste at (708) 827-5520.

scarecrow. Straw, twine, bags for the heads will be provided.

The Pet Costume Parade will be held at 1:30 p.m., sponsored

by Fetch Pet Care. Participants are encouraged to bring their well-behaved costumed animals for the parade/contest. Prizes will be awarded after the parade for spookiest, most unique, owner/pet look-alike, and most trendy. Pet treats will be provided to animal owners while they last.

Bakers Square is sponsoring the village’s annual Pie Eating Contest at 2 p.m. Three age groups, eight to 11 years, 12 to 17, and 18 and older, will compete to see who can eat an entire pie the fastest. Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category. Participation is

limited and registration will be taken at the event.

Attendees will be able to search for the perfect pumpkin in “the great pumpkin patch” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pumpkins are $2 each; limit two per family.

Free parking for The Great Pumpkin Party will be available at Centennial Park, entering at West Avenue and Fun Drive. Free parking will also be available at the adjacent 153rd Street train station.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at (708) 403-PARK, visit the village’s website at orlandpark.org.

explains: If the referendum is approved, the average homeowner would continue to pay $0.64 per $1,000 in assessed value until the construction bonds are retired in December 2020. For a home with a property value of $300,000, that would mean a property owner would continue paying $192 for four years.

The proposed early-learning addition at Palos West would cost an estimated $4.85 million, Scarsella told Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz and the aldermen Tuesday.

The rest of the $1.65 million in bond proceeds would pay for $600,000 to improve the early childhood traffic drop-off serving the planned addition, boiler replacement, energy efficiency projects and renovations at all three district schools, he added.

Assessments by the district have “found major deficiencies in our spaces” that inhibit instruction for pre-K and early childhood pupils, “our youngest and most vulnerable pupils,” Scarsella explained.

Teachers of both programs say that time spent in meaningful instructional interactions is adversely affected by the physical facility. Valuable learning time is lost because none of the programs’ classroom spaces were designed to meet the needs of 3- to 5-year-olds.

Much time is wasted just taking pupils to use the bathrooms, or lining up for activities in other parts of the school building. The addition would put them all in close proximity to each other.

The early childhood program is mandated by the state for students with learning disabilities, while pre-K is offered to pupils identified as at risk through a screening.

Enrollment of early learning pupils has grown over the last 12 years from 14 early childhood (EC) and 20 pre-K pupils in 2005 to 25 EC and 56 pre-K pupils this school year.

Palos Heights Alderman Don Bylut (1st Ward) asked Scarsella how he accounted for the large increase in pre-K pupils.

Source: Prek118.org

Artist rendering of the exterior of the early learning addition.

“We see more and more students enrolling in our district who have special needs,” Scarsella replied.

“There are more students who are low income than ever before,” he added.

The two targeted early learning programs aim to help all pupils with disabilities or identified as at risk reach their full potential.

Turning to finances, Veihman told the council that the district is in a strong financial position and spends $1,100 per pupil less a year that the average in Cook County. He added that its tax rate is lower than others in the area.

Interest rates for the bond issue are at historic lows. The interest rate for the bonds would be 1.5 percent on this debt if sold today, Veihman added.

Alderman Michael McGrogan (4th Ward) asked how much cash

the district has in reserves and why some of it could not be used to reduce the $6.5 million amount the district seeks to borrow. “Why borrow the whole amount?” he asked.

Scarsella replied that the district has a year’s worth of reserves, indicating the amount is greater than the bond issue. The school board, however, wants to hold onto the reserves because of proposals by lawmakers in Springfield that could reduce state funding for the district. “The board may have considered using cash reserves if interest rates were higher,” he added.

Scarsella plans to also explain the reasons for the referendum in presentations to both the Palos Park village and Palos Hills city councils at each of their respective upcoming meetings, he said.

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Meet the author of this year’s Palos Reads novel

Chicago author Cristina Henriquez will discuss her novel “The Book of Unknown Americans” at the 14th annual Palos Reads event on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m., at Palos Country Club, 131st Street and Southwest Highway in Orland Park.

The Palos Fine Arts organization works together with the Palos Heights, Palos Park and the Green Hills public libraries to sponsor Palos Reads in their effort to bring authors and their stories to the community.

This year’s Palos Reads selection is listed on the New York

Photo by Jack Martin, Foresters Camera Club

Photo by Michael Lionstar

Competitors line the shore at a Lake Katherine Fishing Classic earlier this year. The Fall Fishing Classic is this Saturday.

Cristina Henriquez

Times “100 Notable Books of 2014” and Amazon’s Best Book of the Month.

Henriquez’s work focuses on the intertwined lives of Latino immigrants. The book takes readers on the journey of a vast array of immigrants, who relate their stories of struggles and achievements.

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As election time approaches, the subject of immigration is a pressing political issue.

The meet-the-author event is free and open to the public. Book sales will be available that evening or at amazon.com. For more information, call 826-8459.

Fall fishing, family fun and hayride at Lake Katherine As the temperatures cool, nature lovers can make the most of the outdoors with a special fishing day, a fall hayride and autumnal children’s activities at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

Fishing fans can cast a line at the lake and contribute to children’s programs, animal care and restoration by signing up for the Fall Fishing Classic this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 7 a.m. to noon.

Ticket-holders will fish the entire shore during this one-day catch and release fundraiser. A $100 donation per competitor covers fishing, food and refreshments with prizes for the largest muskie, largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish and bluegill. For

more information, call 361-1873.

Lake Katherine’s annual Fall Hayride and Campfire is back on Friday Oct. 21, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.

The $10 per person hayride will be followed by pumpkin painting, treats and songs around the campfire. Registration and payment is to be made in person or by mail no later than the Monday before the event.

Registration is also open for Lake Katherine’s October Children’s Programs. Preschoolers and their favorite adult can explore nature together during the Little Explorers’ “Bats, Bats, Bats” program on Oct. 13 (9.30 to 10.30 a.m.), Oct. 14 (9.30 to 10:30.a.m) or Oct. 15 (10:30 to 11.30 a.m.)

Participants will go batty discovering fun facts about the nocturnal mammals, play a game, make a craft and take a walk looking for bat hiding places.

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to participate in Lake Katherine’s ‘Pumpkins’ children’s program on Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. The program includes the chance to decorate a mini-pumpkin, take a hike and enjoy eating a pumpkin snack.

Preregistration and payment of $6 per child is required at the nature center for all programs.

Lake Katherine is at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Website: www.lakekatherine.org. Ph. 708-361-1873.

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A contractor waters a replacement tree immediately following its planting. Orland Park anticipates planting 3,200 trees to replace those that had to be destroyed because of the emerald ash borer. The Village Board recently approved hiring a second contractor to help complete the planting process by the end of the season.

Orland to replace ash trees since parkway stumps removed Orland Open Spelling Bee

Photo by Phil Chimino, Foresters Camera Club]

Folks have fun on the Lake Katherine hayride. The fall hayride and campfire returns Oct. 21.

The Orland Park Public Works Department recently completed its village wide stump removal process, part of its Ash Tree Removal/ Replacement Program.

About 7,000 parkway trees have been removed in Orland Park because of the emerald ash borer.

“I read that since 2002, the emerald ash borer has killed more than 250 million ash trees nationwide,” said Trustee Mike Carroll, chair of the village’s Public Works Committee. “Orland Park’s ash tree removal and replacement program has been a huge undertaking for the village.”

Responsible for destroying millions of trees in North America, the emerald ash borer was first discovered in northern Illinois in 2006.

“Public Works staff completed a street by street review of the 220 miles of village streets, searching for and removing any remaining tree stumps. Despite our best efforts a few may remain,” said Director of Public Works John Ingram.

“Residents with stumps remaining after affected ash trees have been removed should contact the

Public Works Department at 4036350.”

Orland Park anticipates planting 3,200 trees by the end of the 2016 planting season, replacing the trees that had to be destroyed.

At its Sept. 6 meeting, the Village Board approved hiring a second contractor to help complete the planting process by the end of the season. In many cases, the same number of trees cannot be replaced as were removed because of underground infrastructure, placement distance from stumps that have been ground below the surface, the size of the parkway and other concerns.

The Public Works Department has diversified its replacement tree inventory both to add visual interest and to reduce the likelihood of losing a large population of trees because of a specific disease.

“The emerald ash borer has shown the inherent drawback in using one predominant tree species for parkway planting,” Ingram said. “With the completion of the stump removals, our focus will now shift to tree replacement. With the help of two contracted landscaping companies,

our goal is finalize the installation of the remaining 3200 trees by December. The replacement trees will be a diverse group of more than 12 different species mixed throughout neighborhoods.”

The Public Works Department cautions that newly installed trees may look somewhat distressed when they are planted. All trees have a one year warranty from the date of planting.

“Residents shouldn’t worry,” Ingram said. “The trees are healthy and will go dormant during the cold weather and will leaf out next spring.”

Each tree is given an initial watering when planted. Subsequent watering is required two to three times per week with two to three gallons of water each time or less than one minute from a garden hose. Those with sprinkler systems should remember that over watering can occur if trees are watered by sprinklers and a separate hose.

Further information about the village’s Emerald Ash Borer Tree Replacement Program is available with the Public Works Department at 403-6350.

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Open to all ages An Orland Park tradition returns on Sunday, Oct. 16, when the village of Orland Park and the Presbyterian Church of Orland Park co-host the 38th annual Orland Park Open Spelling Bee. Those ages 8-10 compete at 2 p.m., followed by age 11 through high school at 2:45 p.m. Adults compete at 3:30 p.m. with the awards presentation at 4:30 p.m.

The competition is held at the Presbyterian Church at 13401 Wolf Road in Orland Park.

There is no charge to participate however pre-registration is strongly encouraged. The competition is open to everyone age eight through seniors.

To participate, send an email to pcorland@gmail.com and include the name of the speller, home address, phone number, age and school attending. Or participants may register by phone by calling the church at 448-8142.

“This is a wonderful event for all ages. We’ve had families bring generations to participate,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The Orland Park community is grateful to Dr. Bill Smith for creating this contest that brings back the small town feel from the village’s early days.

“Little House on the Prairie,’

by Laura Ingalls Wilder, is what triggered the idea of a community wide spelling bee,” said Dr. Bill Smith, who served as superinten-

dent of Alsip School District 126 for 31 years.

“In the story, they had an all town spelling bee in 1882 in the Dakota Territories. I held my first spelling bee during our nation’s bi-centennial in Oak Lawn in 1976 and have held over one hundred

since then,” Smith said.

“The Orland Park Open Spelling Bee affords an opportunity for intergenerational competition,” Smith said, “You don’t find many things that do that.”

— Village of Orland Park

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

The Regional News

For 75 years, we’re still all about the community Think of the building blocks of true community.

Your home, your neighborhood. The school. The house of worship. The public library. The parks. The recreation center. The nature preserve. The little league ballpark, high school football stadium or youth soccer field.

The art gallery. The local history museum. The historic district. The bakery, hardware, dime store, soda fountain or malt shop. The diner and the restaurant. Village Hall, the firehouse and police station. The hospital. The community college.

The woman’s club. The fraternal organization: Lions Club, Sertoma or Kiwanis. The garden club, fine arts association, PTA or PFA. The village players.

The local newspaper.

Your local newspaper, The Regional News, is 75 years old this week. The Palos Regional was born Oct. 7, 1941, with the publication of its very first issue.

By way of introduction, founding publisher Harwell E. West stated his belief that a community the size of Palos Heights, “and one that has grown so steadily, has the need for a publication that will keep its subscribers fully informed of the passing events related to their home surroundings.” Today, of course, we also cover the news of both Orland Park and Palos Park.

The look, design and entire format of The Regional has evolved with the times in the 75 years since West founded The Regional, but the mission remains the same: To deliver local news and promote and cover local events going on in our own community to the best of our ability with the limited resources we have at our command, week in and week out. To pay attention to all those building blocks of community listed above and share their significant doings with our readers.

West remained the publisher of The Regional until he sold it to Carl and Virginia Richards. They published their first issue of The Palos Regional in February, 1947. Their son, Charles, would succeed to the role of publisher in 1970, as would his daughter Amy in 2005.

A commemorative 75th anniversary special section inside this week’s issue tells their stories along with the history of the newspaper in the context of the communities we serve.

Through the 75-year history of the Regional, all four publishers have devoted themselves to seeing to it that the newspaper continues to live up to that purpose for which West originally established it.

The Richards family sold its ownership of the paper and printing plant in Palos Heights in 2014. Our new owners, Southwest Regional Publishing, publish other well-established community newspapers, like The Regional, that cover the southwest suburbs and Chicago’s southwest side. And they are just as truly committed as The Regional’s founder and succeeding Richards family to community journalism — news and sports coverage that hits close to home, delivered week in and week out.

In these challenging times for the newspaper industry, when so many papers have gone out of business and cease to exist, The Regional finds we must do our job with less. We aim to do so with the help of those building blocks of community listed above that play such a crucial role in the life of the Palos-Orland area.

To that end, we invite you to email us your news and photos to the editor at Theregionalnews@comcast.net. So that we can continue to be your community newsletter, as well as a valuable source of local news.

The Regional has survived these 75 years, just about a lifetime, thanks to our readers’ loyalty and the support we receive from our advertisers. And we are grateful to each and every one of you. Our greatest wish and hope for the future is that your friendship with the Regional will continue to endure.

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READERS WRITE It’s no time for apathy: Vote!

Dear Editor: I took advantage of one year’s subscription to The Regional News and was rewarded reading letters in the Sept. 22 issue from Gov. Rauner, Susan Tesauro, and Ray Hanania’s column.

Gov. Rauner pointedly states in the first sentence—“It’s time we return the Power of Illinois government back to the people.”

Susan Tesauro’s letter supports the Trump candidacy for U.S. President because “…

Republican candidate Donald Trump named a Pro-Life Coalition and is pledging to protect The Hyde Amendment, which prohibits government funding of abortions and those who are pro-life have a clear choice in this election.” Tesauro also says “there is a candidate who has pledged to appoint conservative judges to the Supreme Court [Trump].”

Columnist Hanania’s column

was headlined “Blame non-voters for state’s problems” adding in plain English—“not voting is unpatriotic...” “A lot of blood has been spilled by our soldiers who died defending that precious voting right…”

These letters and column clearly suggest that Americans should get off their APATHY and get out to VOTE! — Mary Cvack, Palos Park

Double standard Dear Editor: A few years back, Martha Stewart spent six months in prison because she told a lie to the FBI. Today, the Director of the FBI admits that Hillary Clinton has lied multiple times to the FBI and also to Congress. She boldly destroyed thousands of emails after they had been subpoenaed.

Now, she is not looking at a prison term but a presidential term.

Are you thinking what Martha is thinking?

— Arlene Busch, Palos Heights

Sports, the election and humanity Dear Editor: We are all worn out from the constant pounding we take from all the media outlets. The message is always the same: Murder, mayhem, accidents, government debt, and personal tragedy. It is difficult to find glimmer of hope in our world.

But if you have children to raise like I do, then you must see through the gloom and doom and project a positive message to your children. Our current election circus is an example of what has become of our government. We seem to concentrate on personalities rather than the issues that affect our daily lives. We are not transparent to our citizens.

We tell them what they want to hear and not the naked truth.

Politicians spend more time raising money for their career security than representing their

constituency.

The one source of positive life lessons is still Sports. I coach grammar school travel basketball and rec basketball. I strive to teach the young men and women under my care to look at basketball as a life lesson. You meet new kids, learn to play together as a team, and learn to accept failure and victory with the same demeanor.

Youth sports is one of the last activities that is not corrupted by external events in our crazy world. We should all encourage our kids and grandkids to participate in any activity while in school. The lessons learned are invaluable.

As adults we all need to hit the reset button. As I am writing this I am listening to the radio and I heard another insane comment from Trump.

How do we protect our children from this garbage. Love them, talk to them, and spend quality time with them.

— Brian Callahan

Make street gang membership a jailable crime Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is doing all he can to reduce skyrocketing violence plaguing many neighborhoods. Hiring 1,000 more police officers is a good start, but it’s not enough.

While we are all shocked by the escalating violence and murders in Chicago and to a lesser extent its neighboring suburbs, most of us don’t really experience it directly. We see it on TV and in the newspapers.

So I decided to help us understand the real problem, asking people who live in street gang infested neighborhoods plagued by violence and killings to share what it is really like.

After reading the responses, I’ve come to the conclusion street gangs are the problem. They are behind the majority of shootings and murders. We need to give the police the power not only to respond to street gang violence, but they need to be able to aggressively crack down hard on it.

Most street gang members are known to the public and the police — even if parents of these murderous thugs are afraid to acknowledge the truth about their own children.

What parent wants to acknowledge their child is a member of a violent street gang who may one day murder someone, or, be murdered by a rival gang?

My solution is to strip the street gangs and active members of all legal protections.

They don’t deserve it. We need a Patriot Act for street gangs. We use the Patriot Act now to confront terrorism. How are street gangs not like terrorists?

When I made this suggestion on my Facebook page, so many of my 4,500 “friends” claimed that denying legal protections to street gang members is unconstitutional and wrong.

RAY HANANIA Really? Tell that to parents who lost children to street gang violence. Kids shot and killed while sitting in their homes, or while walking home from school in the middle of the day.

After reading the responses I received from people who live in areas of violence in Chicago and the suburbs, I realize street gang killers, regardless of their age or the causes for delinquency, don’t deserve the benefit of the doubt.

If we can stop one more street gang member from killing another innocent child, then stripping those gangs of legal protection is the least we can do to take back the streets, our schools and our neighborhoods.

Adopt a law that makes street gang membership or association with street gangs a criminal felony subject to automatic and mandatory incarceration.

Let these street gang members prove they don’t deserve to be jailed, whether they have committed a crime or not.

Reading some of the responses I received sickened me, and made me realize we must do something to save our communities, neighborhoods where murder has become a common, day-to-day occurrence.

One woman related how she and her family live in utter fear on the Southwest Side. She doesn’t let her children out of the house after 6 p.m.

“I am afraid of the street gangs,” she told me, asking that she not be identified.

“I am afraid because street gangs are not afraid. Just complaining could get us hurt.”

Hearing gunfire near her home in the middle of the night is not unusual. “The violence is everywhere. You just get used to it,” she sighed.

That’s just one story. Over the course of the next few weeks, I’ll share more stories with you in this column. And I hope they make you as sick of street gang violence as it makes me sick. I hope they convince you that street gangs are not just an aberration in society. They are a disease. We must wipe them out. Zero tolerance.

Why should the police wait until they can prove a known street gang member committed an act of violence? When police see a street gang member walking down the street, why shouldn’t they be able to arrest them and throw them in jail? Many are only caught after they murder someone.

Most of the time, they don’t get caught. In the meantime, they may have helped take the lives of dozens of innocent people, children, seniors, adults or your friends.

Make street gang membership a crime punishable by immediate incarceration.

That’s the only way we will save lives and prevent more deaths.

The people I heard from are screaming for help. We need to help.

Next week, I’ll share more stories from crime-plagued neighborhoods describing what life is really like behind the headlines of increasing murder rates.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Troubling federal report targets religious freedom

By Charles C. Haynes Nearly 225 years after the ratification of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the cause of conscience protected by the principles of “no establishment” and “free exercise” may be losing support in the minds and hearts of the American people.

Appeals by religious individ-

uals and groups for exemption from government laws and regulations that substantially burden religious practice are increasingly unpopular and controversial. So much so that many in the media have taken to using scare quotes, transforming religious freedom into “religious freedom.”

Now the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights appears to be

recommending that we make it official: Our first freedom is first no more.

According to a commission report released on Sept. 7, “civil rights protections ensuring nondiscrimination, as embodied in the Constitution, laws, and policies, are of preeminent importance in American jurisprudence.”

If we accept this assertion,

it means that conflicts between religious freedom and nondiscrimination principles are resolved by denying accommodation for religious conscience — except perhaps in very rare and narrow circumstances.

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Phony grandson calls Palos resident in attempted scam Know how to avoid falling victim to this common ruse A man claiming to be a Palos Park resident’s grandson called the would-be victim last week saying he needed bail money to be sent for a DUI arrest.

The caller gave a fabricated case number and attorney’s name.

Things went very wrong for the scammer, however, because the resident he called does not have a grandson and quickly realized it was a phone scam. And so, no monies were lost, police said.

Be aware and understand this scam! Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller warns.

It goes like this: A grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild. The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location.

The supposed grandchild claims to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas, such as being arrested or in a car accident or needing Supplied photo emergency car repairs, and asks the grandparent to immediately wire money to post bail or pay for Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller (left) is shown outside the White House, where he participated in a briefing on medical treatment or car repairs.

The scammer typically asks the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing Initiative last week. The task force was established to identify best practices and provide recommendations on how policing practices can promote effective crime reduction for several thousand dollars, and

Chief Miller goes to Washington

may even call back again several hours or days later asking for more money. He or she may claim embarrassment about the alleged trouble and ask the grandparent to keep it a secret.

A variation of the scam may involve two scammers -- the first scammer calls and poses as a grandchild under arrest. The second scammer, posing as some type of law enforcement officer, then gets on the phone with the grandparent and explains what fines need to be paid. Alternatively, the scammer may pretend to be a family friend or neighbor.

A common theme of the scam across the nation is the caller’s request for the grandparent to wire money through Western Union or MoneyGram or to provide bank account routing numbers. Wiring money is like sending cash; there are no protections for the sender.

Typically there is no way you can reverse the transaction, trace the money, or recover payment from the telephone con artists.

The scammers are possibly finding their targets on the Internet.

Names, addresses, birth dates, and telephone numbers are easily ascertained online. Scammers may also check Facebook or other social networking websites to learn about someone’s vacation plans, (especially during spring and summer months when many families

take vacations), and then contact that person’s grandparent pretending to be the real grandchild.

Another possibility is that the scammers are calling telephone numbers randomly until they reach a senior citizen. In some cases, the senior citizen unknowingly “fills in the blanks” for the thief. For instance, the senior answers the phone, the scammer says something like, “Hi Grandma, it’s me, your favorite grandchild,” the grandparent guesses the name of the grandchild the caller sounds most like, and the scammer takes on that grandchild’s identity for the remainder of the call.

Avoid being scammed Be suspicious when you receive a telephone call where: A grandchild calls you from a far away location.

The grandchild says, “It’s me,” or “It’s your grandson,” or “It’s your favorite grandchild.”

The grandchild is in some trouble or some type of distress.

The caller asks for money to be wire transferred.

Stay calm and avoid acting out of a sense of urgency. Do not wire money unless you have verified with an independent third party whom you know (such as the kid’s parents) that your grandchild is truly in trouble.

while building public trust. Miller was among select police leaders from across the country invited to the forum to discuss how their communities are implementing the task force’s community policing recommendations.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Three Orland residents hit with DUI charges Orland Park police charged Michael A. Nasser, 29, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage, improper lane change, failure to signal at an intersection and no proof of insurance after they curbed his car in the 15800 block of South La Grange Road at 2:02 a.m. Sept.

18. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and seized, and the police report did not indicate a court date.

Orland Park resident Edwin H. Bay Saquic, 28, was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance as police investigated a two-vehicle crash in the 15200 block of South El Cameno Real Drive at 1:47 a.m. Sept. 20. Police said his car had rear-ended a tow truck parked on the street. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Bay Saquic is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Police charged Michael A. Pawlak, 20, of Orland Park, with DUI and illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor after they encountered his SUV pulled over in the 15000 block of South West Avenue at 8:46 p.m. Sept. 17. The vehicle

was towed and impounded, and Pawlak is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 1.

Stole baby formula, police say Blue Island resident Jacqueline M. Groom, 37, was charged with felony retail theft and maintaining a continuing financial crimes enterprise after she allegedly stole—on five different dates in September—a total of 82 items worth more than $1,800 from a grocery store in the 9300 block of West 159th Street. Police said she was apprehended at the store at 7:04 p.m. Sept. 12, after store employees said they recognized her from previous thefts and called police. Most of what she allegedly stole was baby formula, according to the police report. Groom was due at a bond hearing on Sept. 13.

Charged with swiping jewelry, perfume, chocolate Orland Park resident Evelina F. Sebastian, 70, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole a watch, perfume, cosmetics, jewelry and chocolate bars worth a total of $264 from a department store in the 15800 block of South 94th Avenue at 5:05 p.m. Sept.

18. She is due at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on

Tuesday.

Man found with stolen whiskey, police say Orland Park resident Matthew R. Polacheck, 34, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole a bottle of Canadian Mist whiskey and a bottle of Fireball whiskey—worth a total of $29-from a grocery store in the 9300 block of West 159th Street at 7:29 p.m. Sept. 16. He allegedly stashed the bottles in the front of his pants, store employees told police. Because he was on parole, the charged was made a felony, police added. The police report did not elaborate on what he had been convicted of previously. Polacheck was due at a bond hearing on Sept. 17.

Appreciation luncheon for the police

Theft charge upgraded after police learn of priors Members of the Palos Heights Police Department were the guests of the Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church, Orland Park resident Tammy J. Powell, 50, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole $79 worth of cosmetics, deodorant and protein bars from a grocery store in the 9300 block of West 159th Street at 3:04 p.m.

Sept. 13. The charge was made a felony after authorities learned of Powell’s previous convictions for retail theft, according to the police report. She was due at a bond hearing on Sept. 14.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI Korean A. Henson, 55, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:56 a.m. Sept. 23, in the 7600 block of West College Drive. Police said she was also cited with improper lane usage. She is due in court on Oct. 21.

Evita E. Diaz, 33, of Blue Island, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 2:59 a.m.

Sept. 24, in the 7600 block of West 127th Street. She was also cited for driving without insurance and improper lane usage. She is due in court on Nov. 4.

Mary E. Condon, 56, of Tinley Park, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 1:05 a.m.

Saturday, in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on Oct. 21.

a concealed carry permit, police said. He is due in court on Nov. 4.

Man charged with disorderly conduct Mohammed Y. Abualrob, 61, of Hammond, Ind., was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident in the 6300 block of West College Drive at 8:50 a.m. Sept.

23. Police said he was observed urinating outside his vehicle in plain view of passersby. He is due in court on Nov. 4.

Criminal damage Police are looking for the person who entered an open garage in the 6400 block of West 123rd Street about 9:15 p.m. Saturday, and broke the mirror on a van parked inside. Residents were at home at the time of the incident, but did not see the offender, police said.

Driver charged with weapon

Charged with driving while license suspended

Eric Aceves, 26, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 8:06 p.m. last Thursday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said a handgun located within easy reach of the driver was found during a search of his car. He was also cited with speeding. Aceves does not have

Jose Montiel Padilla, 38, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:48 p.m. Sept.

20, in the 12100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Nov. 4.

Collin D. Grant, 22, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following

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a traffic stop at 11:31 p.m. Sept.

20, in the 12200 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Nov. 4.

Ashlee M. Johnson, 21, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:23 p.m. Sept.

28, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was cited for suspended registration and no insurance also. She is due in court on Oct. 13.

Mario A. Regalo, 24, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:28 p.m. Sunday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for a loud muffler. He is due in court on Oct. 21.

Aggravated speeding Zarefa A. Ismail, 20, of Orland Hills, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 11:45 p.m. Sept. 22, in the 12300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. She is due in court on Oct. 21.

Muhammad Hamed, 19, of Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 2:57 p.m. Sept. 25, in the 12900 block of south 76th Avenue. Police said he is due in court on Nov. 4.

who recently held a law enforcement appreciation luncheon. Pictured are Lee Kickert, Marian Kickert, Lois Buikema, Paulette Camphouse, Officer Bill Moritz, Community Service Officer John Sutko, and Pastor Greg Janke.

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT Continued from Page 4 the protections of civil rights based upon classifications such as race, color, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, and gender identity, when they are permissible, significantly infringe upon those civil rights.”

The findings and recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights — an independent, bipartisan, fact-finding federal agency — carry weight with government officials responsible for national civil rights policy and enforcement.

Robust protection for civil rights is, of course, essential in a democratic society. But so is protection for liberty of conscience. Despite dark chapters of religious discrimination, the United States has a long and honorable history of taking claims of conscience seriously.

From conscientious objection to war to religious accommodations in the workplace, the American experiment in religious freedom seeks (on our best days) to ensure that people are free to follow the dictates of conscience in matters of faith.

Yes, accommodations for religious practice often affect the lives of other people. But the aim must be to balance competing claims and interests, minimizing harm while protecting conscience.

Consider, for example, the bitter conflict over allowing county clerks to opt out of performing same-sex marriages. Last year, Utah passed legislation designed to prohibit discrimination against LGBTQ people while simultaneously protecting religious freedom.

A key provision of the Utah

law ensures that county clerk offices perform marriages and that a clerk be readily available to marry same-sex couples. A clerk may opt out of performing a same-sex marriage if, and only if, another clerk is available to issue the license and perform the ceremony.

Under this balanced approach, same-sex couples are provided the service (without knowing who, if anyone, has opted out in the clerk’s office) and religious conscientious objectors are accommodated.

Unfortunately, the commission’s report does nothing to encourage — and, I would argue, actually discourages — efforts like the one in Utah to find a balance between nondiscrimination and religious freedom.

The title of the commission’s report alone speaks volumes: “Peaceful Coexistence: Reconciling Nondiscrimination Principles with Civil Liberties.”

First, the wording suggests that religious freedom is a “civil liberty,” when in truth it is a fundamental, inalienable right protected by the First Amendment. And second, the commission’s report is less about reconciling differences and more about asserting the primacy of nondiscrimination over religious freedom.

Peaceful coexistence is not difficult to achieve if one side declares victory and demands that the other side concede defeat before the argument even begins. In real life, of course, peace between those who worry that religious claims are code for bigotry and those who seek religious accommodations will not be possible without setting aside name-calling, committing

to civil dialogue and working for common-ground solutions.

The commission’s report arrives at a time when popular support for religious accommodations — particularly for minority faiths — has been eroding for decades as our increasingly secular society relegates religion to the purely private sphere. In recent years, culture wars over abortion and gay marriage have accelerated the public distaste for religious conscientious objectors, often poisoning the well for religious freedom claims in the public square.

Without getting into finger pointing, there is enough blame to go around. Some religious freedom advocates have pushed for accommodation while simultaneously opposing even the most basic nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people.

And some LGBTQ advocates have mistakenly labeled all efforts to seek religious exemptions as a form of bigotry.

It’s time for all sides to reaffirm equality and liberty as twin pillars of the American Republic. Authentic peaceful coexistence requires moving from the zero-sum game described in much of the commission’s report to the level playing field required by our constitutional commitment to both nondiscrimination and religious freedom.

This column first appeared in the “Acts of Faith” section of The Washington Post online.

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

Email: chaynes@newseum.org.

Follow him on Twitter: @hayneschaynes

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Dist. 230 adopts balanced budget 14th year in a row

By Dermot Connolly As expected, the High School District 230 board of education unanimously approved the 2017 budget last Thursday, marking the 14th consecutive year that a balanced budget was approved.

The vote was taken following a brief public hearing on the $130 million operating budget. Tony Serratore was the only board member absent.

Although the meeting was packed with parents and students, they were there for the main meeting that followed the hearing, and no one spoke when the floor was

opened to public comment .

“Considering that almost twothirds of school districts in the state are operating with deficit budgets, it makes us very fortunate to be able to keep having balanced budgets,” said Assistant Superintendent of business services John Lavelle.

“It is a credit to the board and all the committees that work so closely with us on the budget, and still provide excellent educational opportunities for our students,” said Lavelle.

He noted that there is a slight surplus of $86,007 this year.

“It is true that 85 percent of the budget comes from local property

taxes. Ten percent comes from the state and the remainder from federal programs. It is unfortunate that that is the case, but it is the nature of the current spending formula,” he said.

“Our spending per pupil is below average,” added board member Patrick O’Sullivan.

Being able to present another balanced budget “is huge,” said Superintendent Dr. James Gay, considering that 67 percent of the 852 school districts in Illinois are unable to do so. “We haven’t raised fees in more over eight years, and haven’t raised the tax levy in four years. We’re respecting students by offering

things like the 1-to-1 technology program (in which students are getting Chromebooks), and our teachers too,” Gay said, referring to the recently approved threeyear contract.

“These are milestones that go unnoticed. But we know it, and it doesn’t come by happenstance,” he added.

“I think we have tried to strike the best balance we can, between our students, staff and taxpayers.

It is a team effort,” said Board President Rick Nogal.

“We keep our facilities in topnotch condition too. We look around and keep on top of everything,” added board member

Susan Dalton.

No more PARCC Also last Thursday, board members noted that District 230 students will no longer have to take the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC). The Illinois State Board of Education decided in July to stop using it as an assessment exam. It was only administered in Illinois for two years, and was never popular in Illinois or nationwide, in part because colleges do not use it for admissions and it was considered a waste of time. Gay said that the district had written

a letter asking for its use to be discontinued at the high school level. It will still be used in elementary school districts.

In its place, Illinois will be using the SAT as an assessment.

Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Kim Dryier explained that the SAT, which is commonly used as a college entrance exam, will be administered to juniors in the district at a date to be decided later. She said the ACT, another college admissions test, will no longer be offered during school hours. But Dryier said students will still be able to take the ACT when it is offered at other locations in the area.

SCHOOL NOTES Food and Football at Chicago Christian Chicago Christian High School will host a Food and Football event for all middle school students this Friday, from 5:30-9 p.m., at the school, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

Students should meet in the Will Slager gym at 5:30 pm for a free dinner from Chick-Fil-A. After dinner, the students will watch the varsity volleyball team play a game against rival Illiana Christian at 6 p.m.

Following the volleyball game, the students will walk out to the football stadium to watch the Knights varsity football team play Elmwood Park at 7:30 p.m.

The entire night is free, and there will also be free giveaways of gift cards. This event is open to any 6th, 7th, or 8th grader from any school. No pre-registration is necessary. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the event.

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Student leaders from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools met with Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith to share their story of rigor, relevance and relationships.

Moraine Valley College Career Night Area high school students and their parents are invited to College Career Night at Moraine Valley Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., in the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center (Building H) gymnasium on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills.

More than 150 representatives from colleges and universities, proprietary schools and armed forces will be in attendance. Students also can learn about career programs at Moraine Valley.

Chicago Christian High School Open House

Illinois State Superintendent Dr. Tony Smith (back center) met with District 230 School Board members President Rick Nogal, Vice President Melissa Gracias, Secretary Sue Dalton, District 230 Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay and Board Member Denis Ryan during a visit to the district.

State schools’ chief visits Dist. 230

By Carla Erdy

High School District 230 Illinois State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tony Smith, District 230 Superintendent Dr. James M. Gay, members of the school board, administrators, and most importantly, a number of students met to learn what it means to be an Eagle, a Charger and a Thunderbolt. School Board President Rick Nogal and Dr. Gay shared an overview of District 230 including goals, demographics, and points of pride during Smith’s visit to the district on Sept. 22.

And then the real show began. Students from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew eloquently shared information about college and career readiness, social and emotional learning opportunities, school pride, and communication.

As expected, they represented themselves and their classmates in an incredibly articulate and thoughtful way.

In the end, the true theme for their conversation with Dr. Smith was the importance of relationships that help students achieve their goals. After asking a number of questions about their school experience, Dr. Smith spoke high-

ly about the way they presented themselves and the obvious connection they have to their peers, teachers and staff. Dr. Gay shared a brief video that highlights the students’ comments and Dr. Smith’s praise for them. The video can be found at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=3RfKeU46WNQ​ Following the roundtable with students, Dr. Smith and members of the School Board Rick Nogal, Melissa Gracias, Sue Dalton and Denis Ryan visited Chris Simpson’s Economics class where students were studying the stock market. It was then off to Kristin Mattera’s Sophomore Honors

Chicago Christian High School will host an Open House on Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1:45 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 (the only fully certified Project Lead the Way STEM courses in the area), tuition assistance, and co-curriculars.

Everyone is welcome, and you do not have to register for the event. For more information about the Open House or Chicago Christian High School, contact Wilma Persenaire at 388-7656 or visit online at swchristian.org.

English class as they had a lively discussion on a short story titled “Hills Like White Elephants” by Ernest Hemingway.

“It was a great day to showcase our students, programs and schools,” said Dr. Gay. “Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time to travel to all three campuses, but I’ve extended an open invitation should Dr. Smith be able to return to check out Stagg and Andrew.

Thankfully students from all three schools were able to attend and St. Laurence H.S. share their experiences with the crafts and vendor fair The annual St. Laurence High State Superintendent.”

School Mothers’ Club Craft and Vendor Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the school, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank. Vendors and crafters are needed. Call Sandy Janeteas at (773) 457-5406 or email saj555@aol.com for more information.

Halloween 5K Walk/Run, more at Moraine Valley The Halloween 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m., at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills.

Participants can walk or run the chip-timed, certified 5K (3.1 mile) loop around campus with the runners taking off first and prizes awarded to the top finishers.

Children ages 5 to 12 also can participate in a 1K (.62 miles) run. All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt. Costumes are encouraged.

The Little Pumpkins Patch is a free family area open during and after the race that includes a costume contest, trunk-or-treating, bounce house, monster piñatas, face painting, pumpkin decorating, and more.

Cost is $40 for community members, $35 for Moraine Valley alumni, $25 for Moraine Valley students, and $10 for the children’s 1K race. Signing up on race day is $50 for community members, $40 for alumni, $35 for students, and $15 for children.

Proceeds will go to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which provides scholarships to students.

For more or to register, visit www. morainevalley.edu/fitrec.

Meadow Ridge seeks alumni veterans to be honored Orland School District 135’s Meadow Ridge School is looking to start a new tradition. Staff and students alike are on the hunt for Meadow Ridge alumni that went on to serve in the military.

If you or someone you know fall into that category, contact Erin Smolinski at esmolinski@ orland135.org. Meadow Ridge alumni who have served in the military will be honored at a Veteran’s Day assembly on Nov. 11 at 1 p.m.

Call for crafters for Stagg High show Stagg High School Music Boosters organization is accepting applications from crafters and artists for the Art for the Season show Nov. 12 and 13 at Stagg, 111th Street and Roberts Road in Palos Hills.

Cost is $98 per 80 sq. ft. booth space for the two day run of the show. For information or an application, call 974-7520 or361-8298 or go to staggbands.org.

Moraine Valley creates Shakespeare-themed garden Moraine Valley Community College is celebrating the lasting legacy of William Shakespeare with the transformation of an area on campus into a blooming garden dedicated to the Bard.

Just north of the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) and surrounded by trees is now a brick-lined pathway that winds through foliage referenced in Shakespeare’s poems and plays and marked with signage quoting those works. Benches, birdbaths and a sundial are sprinkled within the space as well.

Through the Moraine Valley Community College Foundation, people can leave their legacy in the garden by buying an engravable

brick for $150. Bricks can be purchased by visiting morainevalley. edu/buyabrick.

This year marks the 400th anniversary of the death of the wellknown British writer. Around the world, and in Chicago, people are celebrating the Bard and his compositions. This commemoration aligned perfectly with the creation of the garden on campus.

For the last 13 years, the Moraine Valley Theater Department has produced free outdoor summer Shakespeare plays beginning with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

Six years ago the department moved the popular series onto the Gateway, which was designed for outdoor music and theater produc-

tions. That change sparked the idea for a garden.

“The campus expansion that transformed that area from a parking lot into a park also led to my idea for this Shakespeare garden. I hoped for a space that would supplement our annual production, be a gathering place and serve as a cross-disciplinary landmark for studies as diverse as biology, poetry, botany, and theater. Although there are some impressive Shakespeare gardens in the country, few really have an inclusive academic focus,” said Dr. Craig Rosen, professor of theater and Academic Theater Program coordinator.

Dr. Rosen worked with Rick

Brennan, director of Campus Operations, and Sid’s Greenhouses to design and create the garden.

The brick walkway is typical for an English garden, but the oblong shape of the space is not, although it mimics the contours throughout campus. At the southern section of the garden are three concrete benches on a sloped hill, created to provide seating for students should a teacher use the area for class, Dr. Rosen added.

“On this 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, we can hope his legacy lasts another 400 years as does this garden,” Dr. Rosen said.

Supplied photo — Moraine Valley Garden dedicated to William Shakespeare on the campus of Moraine Valley Community College Community College in Palos Hills.

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Palos Heights Farmers Market season finale is Wed., Oct. 12 Noon market raffle, Dec. 2 Kris Kringle info at City Tent The final Palos Heights Farmers Market of the 2016 season will take place Wednesday, Oct. 12.

Make sure to stop by and stock up all your favorite products!

Celebrate Fall with delicious autumnal produce and flowering plants available at the market every week! Samples of available produce include a large variety of apples, cider, plums, peaches, multiple varieties of pears, berries, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, summer and fall squashes, carrots, multiple colored cauliflowers, broccoli, cucumbers, mushrooms, green beans, various onions, green and red cabbage, cucumbers, many colors of peppers, eggplant and more can be purchased very week.

Other food products available include breads, bakery, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, olive oils and vinegars, jams and local honey, beef, pork, bacon, sausages and chicken, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties and wraps, soups, desserts and peppers. Beautiful cut flower arrangements are also at the market, along with decorative small squashes and gourds. Finally, pick up everything you need for fall gatherings, football tailgate parties, or order for Christmas at Pampered Chef.

We also have all the outdoor fall decorations you need. Gourds, decorative squashes, cornhusks, and beautiful large mum plants in a large variety of colors are available while supplies last. The mums and many other fall perennial plants can be found at the Hiemenz Nursery tent.

Camille’s Confections, at 12216 S Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights, will be the guest of the Community Tent. Camille’s Confections sells homemade toffee in half and full pound packages, and is made with real butter in a variety of flavors. The Original Handmade English Toffee will be available at the market, but many other varieties are available. They include Coconut Macadamia Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Cranberry Almond, Nutty Buddy, Sassy Sea Salt, and Maple Bacon Pecan.

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2016 “Recipes of the Week”. End the season on a sweet note with this week’s recipe “Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pound Cake”. Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous market recipes. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.WellbeingMD.com, or at www.palosheights.org.

Look for many of this year’s vendors at the Dec. 2 Kris Kringle market, part of the Holiday on Harlem Event. Similar to the Daley Plaza Christkindl Market, our market will join the celebration on Friday evening, Dec. 2, from 5-8 p.m., at the current Farmer’s Market location. Information about the Kris Kringle Market will be available at the City Tent.

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market Sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, The Private Bank, BMO Harris Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Bon A Pit, Golden Shoes and Type Concepts Inc. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 708-361-1800, Facebook or email farmersmarket@palosheights.org

include restaurant outings, dances , trips, theater, monthly games, discussion, interaction meetings and newcomers get acquainted meetings. For more, call Danell Chmura at 630-728-9368.

settlements, burial genealogy and ownership information of Bachelors Grove Cemetery.

She will give the true origins of its world-famous ghost stories as told in her new book, “Haunted Bachelors Grove.” Doors open at 6:30, meeting starts 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Tinley Public Library, 7851 Timber Drive, Tinley Park.

For more, visit www.tmgenealogists.org or call 535-1863.

CLUB ACTIVITIES Southwest Suburban WOW The Southwest Suburban widow/widowers social club will meet this Friday, Oct. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Zion Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave. in Tinley Park.

The group meets monthly.

Beverages and snacks are served.

Entertainment is offered most months. The club offers support to widowed persons of all faiths and ages Some activities

Tinley Moraine Genealogists Haunted Bachelors Grove - Tinley Moraine Genealogists will hear Ursula Bielski, cultural historian and author, discuss old and new

Orland Park Library programs • It’s a Book Haunt! Month-for all children and their families. Visit the Youth Services Department to receive your official Book Haunt sheet. Read 15 minutes in five different rooms of your house and receive a ghoulishly awesome prize.

• Writers Group for Adults- today (Thursday) at 7 p.m. Adults have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article, poetry, reviewed by an open group for adults.

• Meet the Artist James Kammin-Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Jim Kammin’s passion for photography began before his teenage years with a Kodak camera borrowed from his parents. He has been an avid photographer for 29 years.

With an eye for artistic perspective in nature, abstract, and event photography, James’s well-rounded portfolio showcases the eye of an artist with professional talent and a hobbyist’s passion.

• Cozy Corner Bedtime Storytime – Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Children ages 4 and up wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal.

• Bright Starts Family Storytime – Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver.

It’s the perfect way to start your

weekend!

• International Art-Peru-Oct. 8 at 11 a.m. Children grades 3-5 travel to faraway lands and explore the native arts and crafts of many countries and cultures.

Registration Required.

• Discovery Depot! – Oct. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Children grades K-8 stop in and discover something new each week at our Discovery Depot maker-space station! You will be amazed at what you can create in just a few minutes.

• Toddler Art – Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ages 24-47 months with a parent or adult caregiver. Discover the world or art through related stories, music and hands-on activities. Registration required.

• Electronic Device Session-Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Adults bring your electronics device to the computer lab for help or quick answers to questions. One-on-one help limited based on attendance. OPPL card and device log-in information required. For more information call 708-428-5171.

• Introduction to Selling on eBay-Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Adults learn to safely sell goods on online. Prerequisite: Email account and internet experience.

• Once Upon a Time Storytime – Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Children of all ages with a parent or caregiver join us for stories, songs and more.

• Windows 10 Desktop Basics-Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. Adults will see a demonstration of the Windows 10 desktop. No Window 10 computers available.

• Embracing Dyslexia: The Basics-Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Adults learn the facts about dyslexia, what the signs are, the importance of early intervention, where to go for testing, and what the next steps are after diagnosis. Learn about the many positive aspects of dyslexia, including the strengths and gifts.

Most importantly, learn effective strategies that may help those with dyslexia reduce their struggles in school and at home.

• Building Blocks for Babies – Oct. 12 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!

• Internet Safety 101-Oct. 12 at 6 p.m. Adults learn to safely surf the Internet, avoid viruses and spyware and clean up your computer. Prerequisite: Email account and Internet experience.

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Palos Heights, Palos Park and Green Hills public libraries, where copies of the book are available Palos Park police invite all area for checkout. residents to National Coffee with The meet-the-author event is a Cop Day this Friday, from 8 free and open to the public. Book to 11 a.m., at the Plush Horse, sales will be available that eve123rd and 86th Avenue. ning or at amazon.com. For more The morning will focus on se- information, call 826-8459. nior and elderly scams. Officer Diana Campbell, who is assigned to the Illinois State Police Ruse Orland History Museum: Burglary Task Force, will offer history of antique tools information to protect yourself The Orland Park History Museagainst scammers. um’s Speaker Series will feature Eric Gee on the history of antique tools in an interactive presentation Dist. 128 Pumpkin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, Patch and mum sale at the museum, 14415 S. Beacon The Palos Heights School Dis- Ave. trict 128 Band’s Pumpkin Patch Gee will display and explain anand mum sale fundraiser will be tique tools and encourages memheld this Saturday, Oct. 8, from bers of his audience to bring old, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Independence enigmatic tools to the event so Junior High School, 6610 W. he can identify and discuss them.

Highland Drive.

Gee is the fifth generation of The event includes fall crafts, his family to work in the buildpumpkin decorating, face paint- ing industry. He is the grandson ing and concessions. Mums cost of James Gee Sr., who, with his $14; pumpkins $7. All proceeds brothers, founded Orland Park’s will go to the band program to Gee Lumber Co. assist in the purchase and repair The evening is sponsored by of instruments, sheet music and Nothing Bundt Cakes, Orland other educational activities.

Park, which also will provide refreshments. Free. For more, call the museum at 873-1622.

Palos Reads

Coffee with a Cop will address scams

Meet the Author Night

The 14th annual Palos Reads Last year’s Farmers Market raffle prize is shown. This year’s raffle will take will take place on Wednesday, Oct. place at noon Wednesday, Oct.12.

Camille’s is now taking orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Corporate Gift Giving, hostess, teacher, family gifts, and more!

The year-end “Market Raffle” will be held at noon on Oct. 12.

All completed Frequent Shopper Cards are entered into the drawing.

Make sure to have yours turned in by noon on that day. Double credit is given on a weekly basis when either a canned food or fresh produce donation is received.

Canned donations are given to the Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry, and fresh produce donations are given to Operation Blessing in Alsip. LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. New in 2016, the Palos market is offering “Palos Bucks Double Value” on all LINK transactions, while sponsorship dollars are available.

The market is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a LINK UP Illinois USDA Grant, for the support of the promotion of the Palos Heights Farmers Market LINK program. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. In addition, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers Market Coupons are accepted at all farmers’ tents.

The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life for the

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12, at 7 p.m., at Palos Country Club, 131st Street and Southwest Highway, in Orland Park.

Readers will have the opportunity to meet author Cristina Henriquez, who will discuss her novel, “The Book of Unknown Americans,” this year’s Palos Reads selection.

Palos Reads is a one-book for Palos program sponsored by Palos Fine Arts in partnership with the

Operation Blessing pancake brunch Operation Blessing of Southwest Chicagoland Food Pantry will hold its annual Pancake Brunch on Saturday, Oct 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W 127th St., in Palos Heights.

All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and fruit. Suggested donation is: $7 each or $15 per family.

A bake sale and rummage sale are both new this year at the event. All

proceeds will be used to support the Operation Blessing of Southwest Chicagoland Food Pantry in Alsip. The pantry has served the South Suburbs since 1982.

Paws Assisting Wounded Warriors October Fest Paws Assisting Wounded Warriors based in Palos Heights will hold Taste of PAWWS-tober Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 5 to 10 p.m., at the Glenn Maker American Legion post, 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Chicago Ridge.

Tickets are $20 each. Food, raffles and auction. See a demonstartion of PAWWS’s newest 12-week-old service dogs and how they are trained to learn tasks to help disabled military veterans.

For tickets, call 369-1981.

All proceeds go to feed and vet service dogs who are each paired with a wounded warrior. PAWWS was founded and is led by Pam Barnett of Pack Leader Academy in Palos Heights. For more, visit Pawws.org.

Veterans steak fry The 17th annual Orland Park Veterans Commission Steak Fry will be held Sunday, Oct 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Limited to Orland Park veterans only and advanced tickets are required. No tickets will be sold at the door. Non-resident veterans must show proof of membership in an Orland Park veterans’ organization.

Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 19 at the Orland Park Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. The cost is $11 and includes the meal, wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. For more, call 403-7275.

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Park Library • Book Sale - Stop by for a great buy. Special $2 for a bag of books ends this Saturday.

• Rene’s Craft Corner – Monday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. First two-part craft. Registered guests will create their own literary purses (purses out of books). The library will provide all supplies. Great as a gift or a keepsake.

• Movie: “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot” Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2 p.m. Tina Fey steps into the shoes of journalist Kim Barker in Paramount Pictures’ adaptation of Barker’s memoir “The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan,” which details her years as a reporter in Pakistan and Afghanistan beginning in 2002. Runtime: 1hr 51 min.

The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. (448-1530)

Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Flu Clinic – this Saturday, 11 a.m. Pharmacists from Walgreens will give immunizations against the seasonal flu. Be sure to bring your insurance card.

• Lunch Bunch Book Discussion - Monday, Oct. 10, 12 p.m.

Discuss “Pirate Hunters: Treasure, Obsession, & the Search for a Legendary Pirate Ship.” Author Robert Kurson traces the highstakes quest of John Mattera and Shadow Divers’ John Chatterton to find the lost pirate ship of Joseph Bannister and his elusive treasure.

Books available at front desk new members always welcome.

• Intro to the Internet- Monday, Oct. 10, 2 p.m. This class will familiarize you with the Internet - what it is, how to access it, and some basics on how to use it. You will learn how to search and get tips on Internet security. Seating is limited; please register.

• Patron Appreciation Day Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1-8 p.m. The library would like to thank our patrons for being an important part of the library with a day full of special events, programs, and giveaways. Take a look at what is happening on this day: • 1-8 p.m. – Palos Heights library patrons will receive a special “thank you” treat.

• 1-8 p.m. – The public is invited to participate in a special “paint by sticker” community art project located in the lobby.

• 1 -3 p.m. - Watch demo artist Tony Armendariz create an oil painting from scratch in the Reading Area Round.

• 6:30 p.m. - Oktoberfest Music and Culture Take an Oktoberfest journey with the Alpine Thunder Band. Listen to live classic Oktoberfest and German folk music and learn about the culture, history, language, and about the different instruments used. Audi-

ence will actively participate in this lively one hour program and will even learn to yodel. German refreshments will be served. Patron Appreciation Day program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

• A Tour of Public Art: In Your Neighborhood & Beyond.

Thursday, Oct. 13, 6:30 p.m. In celebration of Illinois Arts and Humanities Month, the Palos Heights Public Library and the Palos Heights Public Art Commission have partnered together to offer a program on the public art sculptures in your neighborhood and beyond. This two hour presentation will feature an introduction to the public art in Palos Heights followed by a presentation

by Geoffrey Bates, director and curator of the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park at Governors State University, and the newer sculptures in Chicago presented

by Jyoti Srivastava of Public Art in Chicago.

Contact the Library to register for these programs at 708-4481473 or visit the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary. org. The Palos Heights Public

Library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

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Palos Heights library youth programs • Fall Story Time 10 Week Session continues through Nov. 17. Tiny Tots (birth-23 months) Mondays, 10 or 11 a.m. Terrific Twos (24-35 months) Tuesdays, 10 or 11 a.m. Story Time (3-6 years) Wednesday or Thursdays, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Stories, songs and crafts will focus on a letter each week.

• Smart Art-Grades K and up Students are welcome to create a leaf paining on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. Registration is requested.

• Teen Read Week: Read (& Eat) for the Fun of It. Grades 6 and up. Visit the library for amazing treats, and select a book to keep on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.

Registration is needed.

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

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Orland aquatic center named best pool and tops for safety

Drive-thru shots in the arm

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Orland Park resident Paul Woelferi goes over information with one of the student nurses from the College of DuPage at the Orland Township drive-thru flu shot clinic held Saturday. Vehicles were able to pull up underneath two tents at the Orland Township office grounds for a quick, convenient flu shot. Close to 100 vehicles made their way through on a rainy, windy morning.

Orland Park’s aquatic center was named best public pool for 2016 by Chicago Magazine.

The village’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center ended a busy and safe 25th year Labor Day Weekend.

The 2016 season began May 28, bringing in more than 100,000 residents and non-residents to the facility before closing on Sept. 5.

The aquatic center staff received the highest safety rating possible – five stars - for all three of its unannounced risk management au-

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Orland mayor tours U of Chicago Medicine’s Advanced Care Center

University of Chicago Medicine broke ground on its 108,000-square-foot, four-story ambulatory health care facility in Orland Park a year ago.

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin joined village staff for a tour of the facility that is slated to open in December.

“We are very pleased with the medical services that the University of Chicago Medicine will bring to Orland Park,” McLaughlin said.

“And, we are also pleased with

the number of construction jobs created by this project and the medical jobs that the University of Chicago is bringing to Orland Park.”

Plans for the Center for Advanced Care at Orland Park include 80 exam rooms with services in radiation oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, cardiology, pediatrics, women’s health and surgical consulting. The University of Chicago Medical Center is investing more than $61 million in Orland

Park’s downtown area.

The multi-use building will occupy about two acres in Orland Park’s downtown area and will include a pharmacy and a freestanding 530-space parking garage, which will be available to patients and the public. The development is expected to employ more than 100 people, create about 200 construction jobs and bring 80,000 visitors and patients to Orland Park.

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Cryosurgery freezes mouth tumor JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

Dear Dr. Fleming, I have an 8-year-old Labrador, retriever, Buddy, who has a growth in his mouth. It’s about the size of a walnut and is covering two of his teeth about midway back on his lower jaw.

My kids say we should put him to sleep but they don’t even live here. I know it smells bad and I know I am old and live alone, but he is all I have. I think my kids just don’t want me to spend my money on him. He is fine and happy otherwise. I went to Animal Welfare and they said there is nothing they can do and told me to go see a specialist surgeon. I did this and they want to remove a big piece of his lower jaw and say this may cure him. The cost is really more than I can afford. Is there anything you can recommend?

Ruth, Alsip Dear Ruth, I’ve seen a lot of kids like this over the years and it’s too bad that they just can’t come around you and help you financially.

There certainly is an alternative to surgery and chemotherapy is not a good alternative to jaw tumors in my opinion. Years ago, when I first started our practice, I ran into cases like this. I would refer them to the school for mandibulectomy (removal of part of the lower jaw) and quickly learned that very few clients would have the procedure done.

I needed something to offer in-between letting the tumor grow, thus causing an early death, and mandibulectomy. In l990 we purchased a Brymill liquid nitrogen unit and began freezing these tumors. We have done hundreds with good success. With the dog under

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Meet Meghan and Roxy from Palos Park. Roxy may have injured her knee chasing coyotes off the property.

general anesthesia we freeze the tumor with the liquid nitrogen (liquid nitrogen is below 321 degrees F) and then wake the dog up and send them home in a couple of hours with some mild pain medication and ask to examine the mouth in two weeks. Most often, the tumor dies back dramatically or completely. At the recheck time if we see any tumor remaining we freeze again. We don’t ever kid ourselves, or our clients, that we are “curing” (completely disease-free) a lot of these dogs because we know that in many cases the tumors will grow back, in time. But the good thing is that it is often many months before we need to treat it again.

We certainly have achieved actual cures in many cases, but we always tell the owner that if we don’t get a full cure at least we can buy many months to years of good life. We have had dogs that come back one, two or three times year to have a freeze done and considering the low cost, and no disfigurement, it is a good option to consider. Many vets offer this cryosurgery service. I call it “sophisticated low-tech”. If you want to see a home-grown video of a short cryosurgey procedure on a dog like yours, you can get a

kid to show you how to go to our website (www.prairiestatevet.com) on the internet and click on the menu button called “Cryo 101.”

The video and the technique are nothing fancy, but we’ve helped a lot of dogs live longer happier lives.

Dear Readers, In an earlier article I mentioned that we were was coming up with an updated new-puppy handout that we want new dog owners to read before we ever see them in the clinic. The latest draft is finished and can be read, or printed, from our website reference above.

It will never be finished and we’d appreciate feedback. It will give you some helpful questions to ask your new vet. As I said earlier, your new vet will be pleased that you have so much new information (and save them time in the exam room) or irritated at all of the “misinformation” that old guy told you.

Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to.

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tube slide, a platform cliff jump, and a drop slide surrounded by the lazy river. The park also includes two picnic and pavilion areas with concessions, as well as sand volleyball courts. CPAC hosts Late Night Flick-n-Floats, snorkeling and swim lessons, and festive-themed events.

Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center is located at 15600 West Avenue in Orland Park. It will debut for the 2017 season Memorial Day Weekend.

— Village of Orland Park

Goodbye to Worry and Anxiety” presented by licensed therapist Amy Shanahan, LCSW, CADC, shares how women can get help in managing their emotions and finding relief. This event takes place 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 3.

To register for any of these free events, visit PalosCommunityHospital.org or call 226-2300.

hold a seminar on incontinence (loss of bladder control) given by Dr. JoAnn Gruca, RN, associate professor emeritus at St. Xavier University and PLOWS board member.

It will be presented on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at 5:30 p.m., at the PLOWS office, 7808 College Drive, Suite 5E in Palos Heights.

This seminar was developed by the Simon Foundation for Incontinence. Incontinence is not normal at any age and is symptomatic of other health issues.

Seniors and caregivers can register by calling PLOWS at 361-0219.

HEALTH BEAT Embracing Dyslexia: Learn the basics

Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin (center) recently visited the site of the University of Chicago Medical Center’s Advanced Care Center under construction at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road in Downtown Orland Park. Once completed later this year, the 108,000 square foot facility will bring a number of medical specialties to Orland Park. The project and its adjacent parking structure have brought more than 200 construction jobs to Orland Park.

dits by Starfish Aquatics Institute.

The national non-profit water safety organization is one of the largest lifeguard, swim instructor and pool operator certifying agencies in the United States. For the past eight years, the CPAC staff has received 5-star ratings for 23 of their last 24 audits.

The aquatic center debuted in 1992 during the village’s Centennial Celebration.

The family-friendly water park includes a zero-depth pool, two body speed slides, a 328-foot

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month and Orland Park Public Library offers an event on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m., in room 104 to help residents and parents learn about dyslexia. The library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Learn the facts about dyslexia and what the signs are. Presenter Luis Macias will outline the importance of early intervention, where to go for testing and what the next steps are after diagnosis.

Macias directed the documentary “Embracing Dyslexia” in 2013 after learning of his son’s struggles with reading, spelling and writing because of dyslexia.

Residents might be surprised to learn about the many positive aspects of dyslexia, including strengths and gifts people with dyslexia have. Teachers and parents can learn effective strategies that may help those with dyslexia reduce their struggles in school and at home.

Women’s health events at Palos Hospital this fall Palos Hospital will host three presentations this fall, each focusing on a different aspect of women’s health. All are free.

“Sweet Dreams: Better Sleep for Better Health” is presented by Deb DelRe, APN, and focuses on the contributions a good night’s sleep makes to overall health. Participants will learn how to increase sleep time to improve attention and mood, curb appetite and lower stress. It takes place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13.

Interventional Radiologist Franklin Tan, M.D., presents “You’re So Vein: How Minimally Invasive Ablation Can Help.” Dr. Tan discusses options for treating varicose veins, including procedures that are minimally invasive, resulting in less disruption to normal activities. It takes place 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27.

Women are almost twice as likely as men to experience panic disorder, generalized anxiety and social phobias. “Don’t Panic: Say

Palos Health yoga class for those with cancer Palos Hospital, in connection with The Cancer Support Center, now offers free yoga classes for cancer survivors and their loved ones.

Gentle Yoga meets at Palos Hospital from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. For anyone in treatment or new to yoga, participants will learn how stretching and gentle movement help to reduce stress and anxiety, regain strength and flexibility and minimize treatment side effects. Poses can be done on the floor or in a chair. Call 798-9171 to register.

Palos Hospital offers cancer discussion group Palos Hospital, in connection with The Cancer Support Center, now offers a support group for individuals and their loved ones affected by cancer.

The Cancer Discussion Group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Palos Hospital. The group focuses on both supportive and educational care, and participants are given the opportunity to network with other survivors facing similar struggles. A light snack is provided.

This support group is offered free of charge. Walk-ins are welcome, however registration is encouraged. Call 798-9171 to register.

Incontinence seminar at PLOWS office PLOWS Council on Aging will

Effects of marijuana on the brain and behavior Learn the effects marijuana has on the brain and in behavior of teens and young adults at a seminar hosted by Moraine Valley Community College on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Sessions will be offered from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Presenter Janice Gabe, LCSW, a therapist, will discuss the biological, emotional and behavioral changes stemming from marijuana use; the drug’s impact on memory, attention and academic abilities; and touch on treatment approaches. A question-and-answer session will follow.

This seminar will provide one hour of approved continuing education credit for social workers, professional counselors, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, alcohol and drug abuse counselors, nurses, and nationally certified counselors. A $10 fee for the continuing education credit is payable at the door.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Nickolas Shizas at (708) 608-4121 or shizasn2@morainevalley.edu.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Are you on track to meet your financial goals?

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Matthew Hunt, principal of Hunt Insurance Agency Inc. (left) and Gareth Blakesley, Operations Manager of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, are shown at the lakeshore.

Hunt Insurance Group awarded for its support of Lake Katherine

Hunt Insurance Group in Palos Heights has earned a 2016 Safeco Insurance Make More Happen Award for its community work with Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.

The award includes a $4,000 donation to Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens from Safeco Insurance. Hunt Insurance Group agent, Matthew Hunt, and Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens also had a story featured on Safeco.com, which awarded the nonprofit an additional $1,000. For the organization to win the extra money, at least 50 different individuals had to leave a virtual “cheer” on the Safeco. com story.

Safeco’s Make More Happen Award recognizes independent agents who demonstrate extraor-

dinary volunteerism for a nonprofit organization. These awards focus on nonprofits in the areas of health and safety, education and civil service. Hunt Insurance Group was selected for the Make More Happen Award based on a photo and application demonstrating its commitment to Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, which serves the Palos Heights community by promoting environmentally sustainable choices through education, outdoor experiences and scientific research.

Hunt Insurance Group believes the benefits Lake Katherine offers the community are as vast as the park itself, and assists the organization by sponsoring events and helping to cover the costs of races and festivals.

“Safeco is committed to encouraging agents to make a difference in their local communities and through the Make More Happen program, we enable them to directly support the programs where they personally see the greatest need,” said Cathy Koenig, Safeco Insurance Midwest territory manager. “We are thrilled to see so many agents participating in this program, and we’re proud to help them support the local charities they care about most.”

Throughout 2016, Safeco will select a total of 66 independent agencies for the awards and donate up to $330,000 to the nonprofits they support. The Make More Happen Awards are a part of Safeco Insurance’s Agent Giving Program.

— Safeco Insurance

Hoyne Savings Bank and Prospect Federal Savings Bank agree to merge Hoyne Savings Bank and Prospect Federal Savings Bank have announced plans to merge and create a new, larger savings bank to provide even greater service and convenience to customers.

Hoyne Savings Bank is an Illinois-chartered savings bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of Hoyne Financial Corporation, which in turn is wholly owned by Hoyne Savings, MHC. Prospect Federal Savings Bank in Worth and Oak Lawn is a federally-chartered mutual savings bank.

After the merger, the combined savings bank will have assets of approximately $500 million and $86 million in equity and operate a network of eight branches throughout the Chicago area.

Upon the successful completion of the merger, Prospect will merge with and into Hoyne, and Hoyne will continue as the surviving institution and will retain its mutual holding company form of ownership. The members of Prospect at the time of consummation of the merger will become members of Hoyne Savings, MHC. The boards of directors of Prospect and each of the Hoyne entities have approved the merger. The merger is subject to regulatory approval, the approval of the members of each of Prospect and Hoyne Savings, MHC, and is expected to close as

early as the first quarter of 2017.

This partnership will combine two mutual organizations with very similar cultures and core values. The merger will also allow the combined savings bank to offer enhanced benefits such as increased lending capacity, a larger network of branches and ATMs, and continue each bank’s legacy of providing customer service built on relationships of trust, integrity and personalized service.

This merger represents a strong financial, strategic and cultural fit and bolsters both banks’ capacity and presence in the Chicago marketplace.

“This transaction has been structured as a merger of equals as both of our institutions are strong, well-capitalized, customer-centric and highly-respected institutions,” said Ralph Carstensen, President and CEO of Hoyne. “Both Hoyne and Prospect have a similar culture and take pride in our long traditions of outstanding customer service and community involvement.”

“This strategic partnership will expand resources to the individuals and businesses in our market area. Hoyne and Prospect remain committed to create superior and lasting banking relationships. In addition, this merger will also expand the bank’s deposit and

lending capabilities, allowing us to better serve our customers,” said Steven F. Rosenbaum, President and CEO of Prospect.

Carstensen will serve as the CEO of Hoyne, Hoyne Financial Corporation and Hoyne Savings, MHC following the merger, and Rosenbaum will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of these entities. The boards of directors of the continuing entities will consist of five current members of Hoyne’s board and four current members of Prospect’s board.

Founded in 1887, Hoyne Savings Bank is an Illinois-chartered savings bank serving the residents, businesses and communities of the North Side of Chicago from offices in Chicago, Wheeling and Woodstock.

Prospect Federal Savings Bank, founded in 1909, is a federally chartered mutual savings bank serving the residents, businesses and communities of the Southwest area of Chicagoland with offices in Worth, Oak Lawn and the Southwest side of Chicago. For more information about Prospect Federal Savings Bank or any of its products and services, call 3618000 or visit the website at www. prospectfederal.com.

— Prospect Federal Savings Bank

Proposed Cook County ordinance attacks private businesses again A proposed ordinance was introduced to the Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 29 that calls for a major regulation establishing mandatory “Employer Paid Sick Leave for Residents of Cook County”.

This ordinance, if passed, will directly impact every single business within Cook County, regardless of size. The proposal is currently in the Finance Committee and will be called for a vote at the next Cook County Board Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 5.

As Commissioner of the suburban 17th District, Morrison has deep concern about the direct impact it will have on businesses in the 17th District. “As a small business owner myself, I can’t imagine how this government regulation would not place a greater financial burden on businesses.

Moreover, the vast majority of the 17th District borders DuPage and Will counties and I can

foresee this ordinance creating a competitive disadvantage for those Cook County businesses in proximity to the county border,” said Commissioner Morrison.

Commissioner Morrison also believes that this competitive disadvantage would also serve to hinder the extensive attempts by suburban communities to attract new businesses, create new economic development opportunities and grow jobs throughout suburban Cook County. For these reasons and several others is why Commissioner Morrison stated his firm opposition to this proposed regulation.

Many questions have been raised about this proposed regulation since its introduction earlier this summer. Is it legal for a local government body to apply a mandatory paid regulation to private companies? Why have all governmental bodies been excluded from this proposed

ordinance? Does Cook County presume that government takes precedence over private employers? Will the proposed ordinance exempt companies that already offer PTO (Paid Time Off) to its employees? Or, will ‘Paid Sick Leave’ be in addition to existing PTO programs? Will it also apply to union employees working under a Collective Bargaining Agreement? If not, why?

“The meddling by Cook County to mandate the private sector’s pay requirements is a bridge too far. I cannot see how this passes any legal hurdles if challenged in court. This is another example of overreaching authority by the Cook County Board and bad public policy. If passed, it will certainly have further negative impact on our local economy” concluded Commissioner Morrison.

— Office of Commissioner Sean Morrison

October is Financial Planning Month. And now that you know it’s Financial Planning Month (just in case you didn’t know before), why not take the opportunity to determine if you’re on the right path toward meeting your financial goals?

Consider taking these steps: • Identify your goals. To know if you’re making progress toward your goals, you first have to identify them. Of course, you’ll have a variety of goals in life, such as helping pay for your children’s college educations. More than likely, though, your most important long-term financial goal is to build enough resources to enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. But we all have different ideas for how we want to spend our retirement years.

Some of us may want to stay close to home, volunteering and pursuing our hobbies, while others want to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux or explore the pyramids of Egypt. So, name your goals and, as much as possible, put a price tag on them. Once you know about how much your retirement is going to cost, you can create an investment strategy that may ultimately provide you with the income you will need.

• Don’t underestimate your cost of living. Even after you’ve identified some of your retirement goals, and estimated their costs, you still haven’t developed a complete picture of your future cost of living. You also need to take into account other potential major expenses, such as health care. Once you’re 65, you’ll get Medicare, but that won’t cover all your medical costs — and it might cover only a tiny portion of those expenses connected with long-term care, such as a nursing home stay or services provided by a home health aide. A financial professional can help you explore specific methods of dealing with these types of long-term care costs.

• Locate “gaps” — and work to fill them. After you’ve had your investment strategy in place for a while, you may see that some “gaps” exist. Is

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your portfolio not growing as fast as it should to help you reach your goals? If not, you may need to review your asset allocation to make sure it is aligned with your risk tolerance and portfolio objective. Do you find that you own too many of the same types of investments? This overconcentration could be harmful to you if a downturn affects one particular asset class, and you own too much of that asset. To help prevent this from happening, be sure to diversify your dollars across a range of investment vehicles. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses.

• Protect yourself — and your family. Saving for your ideal retirement is certainly a worthy goal, but you have other ones — such as providing for your family in case you aren’t around, or if you become ill or incapacitated and can’t work for a while.

That’s why you will need adequate life insurance, and possibly disability insurance, too. Your employer may offer you both these types of coverage as an employee benefit, but it might not be enough – so you may want to explore private coverage as well.

Financial Planning Month will come and go. But by following the above suggestions, you can create some strategies that will bring you a lifetime of benefits.

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.

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 Cholewa Kenneth J to Racine Ronald H, 10712 Louisiana Ct, Unit #41, $185,000; Ferek Gail A to Racine Ronald H, 10712 Louisiana Ct, Unit #41, $185,000; Leonard Robert G to Maciej Kwiek, 15108 Primrose Ln, $300,000; Wendt Tammy L to Kartoum Nissreen, 8254 Stonehend Dr, $182,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Qasim Ala S, 16721 Muirfield Dr, $415,000; Shaker Yasser J to Oconnor Ryan, 9813 Treetop Dr, Unit #16, $180,000; Kozlowski Albin to Koss Jeffery M, 11246 Melrose Ct, $257,000; Boyle Kathleen A to Boyle Ryan W, 14541 Ravinia Dr, Unit #2C, $125,000; Neel Darlene Tr to Serna Rodolfo, 17901 Arkansas Ct, Unit #41, $240,000; Glosniak Mary L Tr to Apostal Kevin D, 14079 Woodward Dr, $320,000; West Suburban Bk Tr to Brennan William J, 8316 Ashley Dr, $285,000; Danno Joseph M to Favela Fernando, 9209 Lakeview Dr, $164,000; Gilhooly Patrick to Ortmann Luke, 8938 Medina Dr, $282,500; Homstar Bank Financial Services to Rodriguez Samantha, 9049 Somerset Ct, Unit #11, $125,000; Degeorge Rosemary to Brokop

Samuel A, 9156 Sandpiper Ct, Unit #39, $125,000; Leffring Harvey to Obar Alexander C, 15230 Saint Andrews Dr, $300,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Dinatale Trust, 9856 145th Pl, $265,000; SK Inv Grp LLC to Kenealy Kevin, 14307 Wooded Path Ln, $416,500; Sarantopoulos Anastasia to Erffmeyer Louis F, 15723 Old Orchard Ct, Unit #157231S, $120,000; Visser Elias to Clark Timothy J Trust, 10947 Colorado Ct, Unit #78, $175,000; Lauer Nicholas L to Chesser Joseph S, 17214 Highwood Dr, $300,000; Kosloskus Thomas to Wlazlo Alexander Jr, 14804 Holly Ct, $207,000; Sackett John A Tr to Matusik John J, 18223 Hidden Valley Cv, $365,500;

Collins James E to Mustafa Qousi, 15441 Treetop Dr, MANY, $112,500.

Palos Heights First Midwest Bk Tr to Omalley Michael E, 13001 Pueblo Ln, $330,000; Wetzel Grace L to Malone Timothy J, 12244 Flambeau Dr, $275,000; Wagner Kevin to Vondrasek Erin M, 12002 S Richard Ave, $276,000; Sraga Norma V to Stepien Bogdan, 12831 Sycamore Ln, $285,000; Meinhold Margaret Tr to Bolyard Paul Kenneth Jr Tr, 7912 Oak Knoll Ln, Unit #7912, $900,000; Adduci Vincent E to King Kevin T, 12519 Moody Ave, $235,000; Annoreno Barbara Tr to Wesselhoff Steve, 13344 S Oakview Ct, Unit #13344, $180,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 3)

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DEATH NOTICES Jeannette Fischer

Jeannette Fischer, nee Bolhuis, age 100, of Palos Heights, died on Oct. 2. Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Fischer (1991). Loving sister of Albert (Betty) and the late Simon (late Nellie), the late John (late Kay), the late Bessie, and the late Della Bolhuis. Dear aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Fischer was a retired sales clerk for Carson Pirie Scott Co. Visitation today Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave., (155th/Wheeler Dr. and Harlem) Orland Park. Interment will be held at Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn.

Laverne M. Rudofski

Laverne M. Rudofski nee Kopp, age 87, late of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park, died Sept. 28, at her home.

A Funeral Mass was held on Oct. 3 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Orland Park. Interment was held at Good Shepherd Cemetery, Orland Park.

Mrs. Rudofski is survived by her daughter Karen

(Robert) Koehler; 2 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Lorraine “Toots” Kopp. Preceded in death by her husband, Conrad. Laverne was a retired bank teller.

Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

Dr. Carol Voss

Dr. Carol J. Voss, age 70, of Palos Park, beloved daughter of Gertrude (nee Huisenga) and the late John J. Voss. Loving sister of Ruth (John) Hoogewerf, Lois (Kenneth) Sasveld, Robert (Melody) Voss, Beth (late Carzell) Griffin, Marjorie (Richard) Schildhouse, Dale (Marianne) Voss, and Esther Voss. Cherished aunt of 13 nieces and nephews and 34 grand nieces and nephews.

Dr. Voss was a retired surgeon serving for more than 30 years at Rehoboth Christian Hospital in Gallup, New Mexico.

Visitation was held Oct. 2. Funeral service Oct. 3 at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. Interment private at Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn.

Memorials to World Renew or Rehoboth Christian School appreciated.

Pastor appreciation chapel

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Southwest Chicago Christian fourth grader Micah Buikema and Orland Park Christian Reformed Church pastor, the Rev. Derek Buikema, are shown at the school’s “Pastor Appreciation” chapel last month. All of the pastors of students who attend the school in Oak Lawn were invited to attend the school’s chapel service before refreshments and classroom visits. The highlight of the morning was the opportunity for each pastor to visit the classroom of his or her students and spend some time with them. The school thanked the 25 pastors who attended the event.

His golfers remember Joe Popik Joe Popik was their golf “Commissioner” for 40 years.

He passed away suddenly last May 13. Members of Joe’s group purchased a bench with a bronze plaque to honor him. Barb Rein Schriver, a lifelong friend of Joe and Marge Popik, supervised the purchase of the bench and bronze plaque.

The group thanked Bert Coghill, owner of Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, for allowing them to place Joe’s Remembrance Bench on the 18th South Tee. The bench overlooks the 18 South green -- the site of the dreaded “three putt crown.”

The dedication ceremony was held on the 18th tee of Silver Lake South on Saturday, Sept. 24.

To be the Commissioner of a group of golfers for 40 years requires many gifts – leadership, David Gaidas, funeral director at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills, holds a display of Keepsake jewelry that patience, and a long-term relacan be used for small portions of cremated ashes. Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home offers complimentary Keepsake tionship with Silver Lake Country jewelry for those who choose cremation as a final disposition. “Just another way of providing a healing experience,” Club. said Gaidas. For more information, call (708) 974-4410 or www.palosgaidasfh.com After 40 years, the “Popiks” continue to call the links at Silver Lake home. “It may sound like a fairytale, but we also remember Joe for his ability to make the sun shine against all odds, even when the forecast called for rain,” one said on behalf of all “the Popiks.”

“We still think of Joe when gathering storm clouds make a U-turn, so we can complete our round of The first Park Lawn 5K charity Oct. 15. are free. Payment (cash or check) run/walk will be held at 8 a.m.

All race participants will re- for the pancake breakfast will be Saturday, Oct. 22, beginning and ceive a pancake breakfast and accepted the day of the race. ending at Park Lawn, 10833 S. event shirt. To register online, Proceeds from the race will LaPorte Ave., Oak Lawn. visit www.parklawn.com. benefit individuals at Park lawn The event will include water staPre-registration packet pick up with intellectual and developtions, gear check, first aid station will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. mental disabilities. Programs and volunteers to guide runners Thursday, Oct. 20 at Running for through the race course. The 5K Kicks, 7158 W. 127th St., Palos and services include residential Blessing of the Animals run/walk is $35 for adults, $10 Heights. Packets will also be living, adult day programming, Nativity B.V.M. Church will for children under age 10 for the available for pickup on race day. community employment and vol- hold the Blessing of the Animals 100-yard dash, and free for wheelFor the pancake breakfast only, unteerism, high school transition this Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the chairs in the half mile dash with the cost for adults is $5, kids 12 services, senior support and home church, 8530 W. 131st St. in pre-registration through Saturday, and under $2, and kids under 2 based services.

Palos Park. All God’s creatures are welcome.

Remembering loved ones

Runners, walkers can register for first Park Lawn 5K charity event

HOUSES OF WORSHIP

Respect Life series The Multi-Parish Respect Life Knowledge & Prayer Series will present Religious Liberty and the Coming Election on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park. An attorney from the Thomas More Society will speak.

SENIOR NOTES Worth Twp. bus trip to luncheon show Worth Township offers a bus trip Tuesday, Nov. 15 to White Fence Farm for lunch and the show “Fabulous Frank,” a tribute to Frank Sinatra.

Cost is $65, includes coach bus, show, and lunch (fried chicken dinner, which includes cole slaw, corn fritters, salads, baked potato, vanilla ice cream, and choice of Supplied photo one non-alcoholic beverage).

Bus leaves Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip, Orland Township presented a free Medicare seminar Tuesday morning at the Orland Township Activity Center. at 10:30 a.m., lunch at 11:30, show Nearly 30 people attended the free seminar Kathy Kenyeri, Orland Township SHIP Counselor/ Senior Advocate at 1p.m. Register and pay by Nov. Coordinator, conducted it, covering all aspects of Medicare.

4. Call 371-2900, ext. 28.

Orland Twp. provides Medicare guidance

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At the bench his group of golfers dedicated to the memory of Joe Popik at Silver Lake Country Club are Barb Rein Schriver and Marge Popik (seated), and Jim Alderden, Craig Meyrer, Sean Haverty (their new commissioner) Kenny Majeske and Joe Lamarca.

golf. And we remind each other that Joe would be saying ‘Do you believe Now?’ Thanks and God bless you, Joe.” Friends of Joe who contributed to the memorial were Barb Rein Schriver, Beau Blider, Bo Keogh, Bob Blider, Bob Dybala, Craig Meyrer, Jeff Jowicki, Jeff Smith, Jim Alderden, Joe Lamarca, Kenny Majeske, Kyle Margentina, Mark Jankevich, Mike Faloona, Mike Ruzas, Nick Tokarski,

Pat Hurtekant, Ray Manns, Rob Keogh, Ronnie MacFarlen, Sean Haverty and Tony Marcello.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

10 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Oct. 5, 2006

Remember When? Everyone went to Rini’s: Fred Mulhausen, a pioneer Palos resident, used to ride his horse to Rini’s Palos Heights Pharmacy to pick up his purchases. The baby in the saddle is Lou Rini, the drugstore’s [then] current proprietor. Rini’s drugstore was started by Vince Rini in 1937 in Chicago’s Marquette Park neighborhood.

They moved to Palos Heights in 1940, [and were still doing business here for 67 years at that time 10 years ago this week].

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Discouraged 10 Father of Reuben, in Genesis 15 Spider producer 16 __ Bowl: Boston College won the last one in 2000 17 54-Down cause, in modern jargon 18 Samurai without a master 19 Sell the scene 20 __ Air 22 Have more than enough 23 Mtge. application datum 24 Hayek of “Frida” 26 Meld 27 Shafts, so to speak 30 Court pos.

31 Hillshire Brands owner 34 “Bad idea” 35 Skosh 36 High-protein grain 37 Great Plains tribe 39 Sch. whose marching band played on Fleetwood Mac’s “Tusk” 40 Spray-making co.

42 Golden Globe nominee for “Tommy” 43 Second-most populous Afr. country 44 What some authority figures wear?

46 God in 56-Across 48 Past 49 K.C. setting 52 Item on a carhop’s tray 53 Fox’s leg?

54 Reno-__ Intl. Airport 56 It concludes with Hector’s funeral 58 Little League game ender, perhaps 61 __ mentality 62 Yosemite attraction 63 “Blade Runner” actor Rutger __

64 “Days,” for one Down 1 Gun holders 2 Bucks 3 River in a Burns poem 4 Great quantity 5 City with a Penn State campus 6 Get into 7 Surprise letters 8 Ineffective 9 Court leader 10 Shake up 11 Hard to reach 12 Copper, notably 13 Jack Nicklaus Museum campus 14 Time to celebrate 21 Dream state?

24 Misfit ‘70s sitcom character 25 Power chaser?

27 Bolted

28 Up 29 Old will?

31 Easily appalled 32 Where billabongs flow 33 “The Three Musketeers” antagonist 38 Ring concerns: Abbr.

41 Vilifies 42 Indian lentil dish 45 Asian citrus fruit 47 Part of a process 49 Drag racing safety feature 50 __ system 51 “Lovergirl” vocalist __ Marie 54 Paper slip 55 “What __!”: “I’ve been swindled!”

57 Aachen article 59 Onetime Hertz owner 60 Tube top (Answers on page 7)

SUDOKU

20 Years Ago This Week

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

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

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

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

File photo from Oct. 3, 1996

St. Alexander School in Palos Heights took an old-fashioned walk last Friday. The kids paraded through the neighborhood to raise funds for school equipment. But that didn’t keep them from having a lot of fun along the way – including a stop to learn the latest dance craze.

(Answers on page 7)

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz (above) is: Unique housing.

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

We did not get as many responses to the statue featuring two children playing as we thought. The correct answer is the Little Wolfe Playground at 107th Street and Laramie Avenue in Oak Lawn. The Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center is at 109th Street and Laramie Avenue in Oak Lawn.

The responses were fewer this week perhaps due to the fact there are similar statues at other locations in Oak Lawn. Sullivan Park, 99th Street and Kostner Avenue, has figures of children at that location.

Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum answered this quiz correctly.

Worth residents Carol and Jerry Janicki also knew that this was the Little Wolfe Playground.

40 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Oct. 7, 1976

The Palos Heights Harlem Avenue business district in 1963. [From the special historical section, souvenir edition, commemorating The Regional’s 35th anniversary since the newspaper was born on Oct. 7, 1941. This week we mark the paper’s 75th-year milestone.]

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Providence Catholic High to host Casino Night Providence Catholic High School’s Women’s Club will host its largest fundraiser of the year on Saturday, Oct. 22 at the school, at 1800 West Lincoln Highway in New Lenox.

The school’s Sacred Heart Gymnasium will be transformed into a gaming paradise with playing tables resembling some of the finest casinos.

“We are bringing in GHS, a professional casino company with professional dealers and will make our gym resemble a Las Vegas Casino ,” said Patty O’Connell, the club president.

“People are amazed that they’re in a school gym.”

The event is open to the public and tickets are $75 per person.

The entry fee includes dinner and $250 of funny money to play craps, blackjack or roulette with a chance to win raffle prizes.

There will be a cash bar and a separate $50 buy in Texas Hold ‘Em card game for the first 50 registrants.

“Providence’s Casino Night is a great way to have a nice evening

out close to home while helping a very worthy cause,” said Lillie Bowler-Mongello, the club’s vice-president.

A highlight of the evening is the array of silent auction items and raffle prizes.

“We are very fortunate to have families and businesses donate wonderful auction items and raffle prizes for Casino Night,” said Hidali Alejo who serves as secretary for the club. “We welcome area businesses to support one of the oldest schools in the area,” she said, noting that Providence Catholic will celebrate its centennial in 2018.

Sponsorships are available for Casino Night at a variety of levels which gives local businesses a chance to advertise to a large number of attendees. A Bellagio sponsorship for $1,000 includes two tickets to the event, a large premium custom sign displayed next to the gaming table with a company logo, a sign displayed on the sponsorship wall at the event plus an ad in the event brochure.

“Sponsoring this event will

give businesses great exposure to hundreds of families throughout the surrounding area,” said Women’s Club Treasurer Carol Hunniford. “PCHS students come from areas spanning a 25-mile radius of New Lenox and will readily patronize the businesses that help our school.”

A Caesar sponsorship at $750 includes a custom sign displayed next to gaming table with a company logo, one entry to Texas Hold ‘Em, a sign displayed on the sponsorship wall at the event plus an ad in the event brochure.

The Flamingo $500 sponsorship includes a custom sign displayed next to gaming table with a company logo, a sign displayed on sponsorship wall at event plus Sports memorabilia fills the silent auction at the Providence Catholic High School Women’s Club Casino Night. an ad in the event brochure.

Open to the public, this year’s event will be held Oct. 22 at the school and corporate sponsorships are available.

“There are so many ways for area businesses to get involved the event brochure. companies throughout the south - be a sponsor for the event or joyment.”

A Golden Nugget sponsorship “The proceeds from this year’s region to help make this possible.” provide auction or raffle items,” For more information, visit said Tracey Circale, director of for $250 includes a sign displayed Casino Night are earmarked for on the sponsorship wall at the upcoming capital improvements https://e.gesture.com/events/5fc/ hospitality for the Women’s Club.

“There will be grand buffet, des- event and an ad in the event bro- that will benefit all PCHS stu- or email the Women’s Club at sert bar and cash bars with many chure. The Circus Circus spon- dents,” O’Connell explained. womensclub@providencecathodifferent spirits for attendees’ en- sorship for $100 earns an ad in “We are asking businesses and lic.org.

McCord presents Splendors of Spain Annual dinner gala set for Nov. 5

The volunteers of the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center are hard at work planning their annual fundraiser, “For Love of the Arts.”

The event will take place at the Midlothian Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 5, with the theme, “The Splendors of Spain.”

Featured will be the classical Spanish guitar played by David Chiriboga, Flamenco dancing presented by Leticia Aravena, and the hot Latin sounds of Contrabanda led by Grammy nominated percussionist Danny Howard.

As always there will be open bar with a full dinner.

This annual gala has become a trademark event, which contributes to operating the historic McCord House as a center for art and music classes, exhibits, and special cultural programs for the southwest suburban region.

The McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park.

For ticket information or to be a sponsor, call 708-671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

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Flamenco dancer Leticia Aravena is among the Spanish-style entertainment on the bill at McCord Gallery & Cultural Center’s annual gala on Nov. 5 at Midlothian Country Club.

FASHION CHAT

Latino Fashion Week invigorates Chicago Chicago does not have its own fashion week, per se.

However, just like Milan, Paris, New York, and London, we do have the designated and unique pleasure of basking in several full days of design novelty, the showcasing of famed brands, superior showmanship, and heightened elegance. We have Latino Fashion Week as it rolls in on its national tour.

Chicago’s own Arabel Alva Rosales and Cesar Rolon are the cofounders and producers of Latino Fashion Week, proudly toting its slogan “By Latinos, for Everyone.” State Street’s Block 37 building hosted the runway shows featuring Latino designers last Thursday through Saturday. Titled “A Decade of Elegance,” this year was especially extraordinary as it marked the tenth anniversary of the fashion celebration.

I was honored to fully experience Latino Fashion Week by modeling each day for a magnificent range of designers and for two television news teasers for the events. I was thrilled to put on each garment, present it as art to a wide-eyed audience of fashion zealots, and stride up and down the extra-long runway to pulsating musical selections.

Opening night featured designs by Moi Soli, Iridium, Monique Boutique, Sarar, and Hekature. The two shows on Friday, titled “Tea with a Latin Twist” and “Memories de la Moda,” featured a multitude of designers, including Yirko Sivirich, Arzamendi Style,

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Willfredo Gerardo, and Edgar Lozzano. The final night, titled “Black Swan Soirée,” encompassed several designers, including the pièce de résistance, Benito Santos, who has dressed many celebrities, including the first lady of Mexico.

In conjunction with my overall state of enchantment, I certainly had a variety of favorite looks. I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the presentation by Peruvian designer Yirko Sivirich. Comprised of both menswear and womenswear, the spring palette was light and clean. He included unisex backpacks and flat, minimalist sandals. In addition to the pastel colors, he included simple, minimal graphics and a surprisingly tranquil and chic salmon print. We wore rompers, shorts, long sleeved swimwear and crisp button-ups.

Another gorgeous collection was that of Willfredo Gerardo. I wore a fresh white tailored jumpsuit with rhinestone-embellished shoulders and a plunging v-shape in the front and back. In my second look for Gerardo, I wore a gown of transparent fabric with heavy black lacing strategically swirling to craft a flowing

A fine multi-course meal is the centerpiece of the SAGE Farm to Table fundraiser at The Center.

The Center sets Farm to Table fine dinner for SAGE program Photo courtesy of Angel Castro

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Caroline Foreman models Willfredo Gerardo raiser will be held at The Center during Latino Fashion Week.

this Friday Oct. 7, at 6:30 p.m.

The Center invites the public to a multi-course, delicious meal, featuring ingredients that were planted, grown, raised, processed, and/or harvested at the Children’s Farm through the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education Caroline Foreman is a fashion program, SAGE. model, writer and critic.

No chemicals or pesticides were

structure. The effect was utterly beautiful.

Latino Fashion Week is swiftly becoming a standout fashion experience in Chicago. This year was no different with Latino passions fueling the designs, and everyone sharing in the artful celebration.

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Tickets are $32 and must be purchased in advance. Call The Center‘s office, 361-3650 to reserve a spot. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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emember the night Chicago Christian’s Matt Van Vuren kicked a 63-yard field goal?

No? You are not alone.

In one of the oddest football tales around here, Van Vuren had a legendary field goal on Oct. 2, 1992 in a 13-10 loss to Luther North in Palos Heights.

It might have been a state-record 63-yarder.

Making the If it happened. one definiExtra Point tionI saw of “legend” as “a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot prove to be true.”

Well, this has the earmarks of a legendary story because so far, it can’t be proven to be true. But it can’t be proven false.

We know this: Van Vuren did kick a field goal that night. But in an unbylined story on Oct. 8, 1992 in the Reporter/Regional sports section, it was called a 52-yarder.

BIG BOOTS Impressive.

But not 63 yards.

Longest fi ld goals Twenty-four years later, his recognized by the Illinois High School former coach, Mike Laneve, his Association: holder, Keith McMaster, and cen60 yards: Tucker ter Matt VanDyke all swear it McCann, O’Fallon vs. was 63 yards.

Belleville East, Oct. “I was the holder of the state17, 2014 record field goal,” McMaster 59: Nick Setta, Locksaid. port vs. Bloom, Oct. Laneve joked they will all sign 25, 1996 affidavits to support their claim.

58: Rick Albreski, Van Vuren, a 41-year-old who Driscoll, 2004 is currently a bricklayer living 57: Jason Sproull, in the Beverly neighborhood of Bloomington Central Chicago, first thought the kick Catholic vs. Menwas 54 yards. dota, Oct. 25, 1996 “That whole night was a whirl57: Larry Sullivan, wind,” he said. “I had my arms in Elgin vs. West Authe air and everyone was hugging rora, Sept. 27, 1986 me.”

56: Brian Huffman, Years later, when he saw the Schaumburg vs. Elk film, he said it was more like a Grove, 1999 63-yarder.

“The ball was on the other side of the 50,” he said. “I had the stinking game tape when I was 25. It looked unreal. It almost looked like it went 70 yards. And I said ‘what the heck was that?’ ’’ But he said that game tape was destroyed in a flood at his parents’ Oak Lawn home.

Two days before the 24th anniversary of the kick, Van Vuren was back on the Chicago Christian field and even though he had a vaping device with him, it didn’t appear he was blowing smoke once he surveyed the field.

He walked over to the right hashmark of the south 47yard line, looked right toward the stands, looked at the north goalpost and looked back at the stands again.

“It was here,” he said. “No doubt about it. If I had any

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Brother Rice fans storm newly christened Tom Mitchell Field after winning a wild 49-42 victory over Mt. Carmel Friday night.

‘Heck of a football game’ Crusaders prevail after dedicating field to Mitchell

By Aaron FitzPatrick Correspondent

Fans who saw Brother Rice defeat Mount Carmel 49-42 last Friday got far more than their money’s worth.

After a thrilling 21-20 overtime win by the Crusaders in the sophomore game, and prior to the main event varsity game, Brother Rice held a ceremony renaming the field after legendary head coach, Tom Mitchell. Mitchell, a Mount Carmel alum, coached the Crusaders from 1967 through 1993 and led Brother Rice to a state title in 1981.

In addition to the pregame ceremony, Rice also honored football alum from 1966, ’76, ’86, ’96 and 2006 at halftime.

Head coach, Brian Badke, had one word to describe the game: special.

“It was a special night,” he said. “And what a heck of a football game. Give credit to Mount Carmel. They played great. I tell you what. Our guys are special. They didn’t give in. They never gave up.”

Special nights are usually platforms for special players, and few are as special as Brother Rice’s Ricky Smalling. The Illinois recruit collected over 170 yards receiving and two touchdowns. His 55-yard score late in the third quarter gave spectators a big taste of his special talent as he tip-toed and danced his way through one Mount Carmel defender after another and across the goal line to tie the game at 35-35.

“He’s a guy you definitely want on your football team,’’ Badke said. “He can do anything.

He’s a great football player. He’s been here four See CRUSADERS, Page 3

PLAYOFF PICTURE In order to make the postseason in football, teams must win six of their nine games or win five and go to a tiebreaker (most opponents wins) to round out the playoff field. There is speculation that if there is a teachers strike in Chicago, some four-win teams might get in. Assuming there’s no strike, here is where area teams stand after six weeks:

IN: Brother Rice (6-0) IN GOOD SHAPE: Marist (5-1), St. Laurence (5-1) HAS WORK TO DO: Shepard (4-2), Richards (4-2), Evergreen Park (3-3), Oak Lawn (3-3) IN TROUBLE: Chicago Christian (2-4), Sandburg (2-4) OUT: Stagg (0-6)

IHSA’s magic number is 115

Proposed pitch count limits to be voted on Wednesday Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series examining the Illinois High School Association’s proposed baseball pitch counts and rest requirements. The second part of the series will appear after Wednesday’s vote, in the Oct. 20 edition.

By Frank Gogola Correspondent

Brother Rice senior Ryan Kutt is in the midst of his busiest year of baseball.

He’s playing fall ball after competing in a summer league that came on the heels of Rice’s 35-4 season, which ended in a

Ryan Kutt fires a pitch during the 2016 season. The unnatural motion of pitching – which plays havoc with shoulders and elbows – is causing national and state federations to implement pitch count limits.

sectional final loss. There’s still a shot at a state championship in the spring before he heads to the University of Illinois.

While the competitive nature of sport and the desire to win drive Kutt, the Orland Park native knows when to schedule rest so he doesn’t overwork himself with the unnatural motion of pitching. He’ll shut down hitting for four to six weeks after fall ball at the end of October, play light catch, lift weights and work out. He won’t worry about pitching until Feb. 1.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

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Arms and dangerous: McAuley captures Asics Tournament Host Mother McAuley’s volleyball team celebrates a point Saturday on the way to winning the 24-team Asics Tournament. The tournament brought in teams from all over the nation as well as some powerhouses from the Chicago area. For more photos and information on a big week in volleyball, see page 4.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Former Chicago Christian soccer player and kicker Matt Van Vuren stands at the spot where he said he kicked a 63-yard field goal on Oct. 2, 1992. His center, holder and coach all swear he kicked it but it is not recognized by the Illinois High School Association because there is no tangible proof of it.

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

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Fire officially doused for postseason John Goossens and the Fire continue to stumble and have been mathematically eliminated from a playoff bid in Major League Soccer.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Arturo Alvarez does not plan on mailing it in.

Even though the Chicago Fire midfielder knows his team has no shot at the Major League Soccer playoffs, he said he is ready to play out the final three games of the season — including two at home — with a purpose.

“I think playing with pride is the most important thing of all,” Alvarez said. “Our chances of making the playoffs are gone now. We have to play for pride. Every game that we go in, we have to go in with the mentality to win

the game, regardless if the playoffs are out of the picture. It’s a game and we have to represent our club to the best of the ability that we can.”

The team, which has a Major League Soccer-worst 6-15-9 mark, takes a short break and returns to action Thursday, Oct. 13, hosting Columbus at 7:30 p.m. at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The Fire closes the home portion of its season with 4 p.m. game against New England on Oct. 16, then finishes the season on Oct. 23 with a road game against Toronto.

The Fire was officially eliminated Sept. 28 after a 1-0 loss to Seattle at CenturyLink Field. Chad Marshall’s

header in the 24th minute was the lone score of the game.

“I’m really disappointed and sad for our guys because we did a huge job to play against one of the best teams the way we wanted to play,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said after the game. “I think the game plan went well, but unfortunately we conceded that goal. It’s especially disappointing because our guys played with pride. We played very consistent and I think we had our opportunities. We need to convert better.

“I know it’s late in the season now, but that’s what we expect of our team — to have the mentality that we play every game to the end.”

The team followed it up with a 3-0 setback at Columbus on Saturday, managing just one shot on target.

“We are aware of the issues we have this season and we have to fix it,” Paunovic said. “I think the game reflects exactly how this team feels right now, which is very fragile. Very easily we concede goals, but that has been the whole season. This game was pretty much the same. Positive things, you can always find positive things. What I like about the team is we tried until the end to score at least one goal. We weren’t even close, but at least that’s the mentality we have to look for.

DAVENPORT (MICH.) 20 ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY 7

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Dan Ladd reacts after the referees signal that Davenport recovered a third-quarter fumble against SXU. Ladd was the only player to score a touchdown in a 20-7 loss to the first-year program from Michigan.

14 and is 4-1 this year, including a 41-0 pasting of Siena Heights. Siena Heights beat the Cougars 30-29 on Sept. 24.

Davenport (4-2) didn’t play like a brandspankin’ new team. The Panthers’ quick and aggressive defense held the normally explosive Cougars offense to 242 yards. SXU headed into the game averaging 351 yards of offense per game. It was the first time the Cougars were held to single digits since they lost 27-9 to Marian (Ind.) Nov. 15, 2011.

Quarterback John Rhode, who missed three games with a rib injury, returned and was 16 of 31 for 190 yards with a touchdown and interception. He was constantly harassed by the Panther defense and was sacked six times.

The lone score of the game for the Cougars was Dan Ladd’s 10-yard grab with 4:50 left in the third quarter.

Davenport recovered two onside kicks in the second half.

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Shepard grad Quezada is stopped after four rounds Sports Editor

Shepard graduate Jose Felix Quezada suffered his first professional boxing loss as the super lightweight was stopped by a referee technical decision against Ryan Karl on Sept. 27 at the Buffalo Thunder Resport Casino in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Karl knocked Quezada down in the first with a hard right hand and knocked him down again after a flurry of punches at the end of the fourth round to improve to

Washington knocked the Red Stars out of the National Women’s Soccer League playoffs with a 2-1 overtime victory Friday night in Boys, Maryland, in the semifinals.

Christen Press tied the game in the 81st minute to help send the game into overtime, but Washington’s Francisca Ordega scored in the 111th for what turned out to be the game winner.

TCC volleyball stars sweep conference honors

By Jeff Vorva

By Jeff Vorva

Red Stars’ season ends

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS

Brand-new Davenport couches SXU The football program with just five games under its belt came to Chicago to beat a team that has more than 20 years of experience, 269 games in its history and was ranked as high as ninth in the nation in NAIA play in early September.

First-year program Davenport (Mich.), which had 18 freshmen among its 22 starters, beat St. Xavier University, 20-7, in a nonconference battle at Deaton Memorial Field.

SXU fell to 2-4 overall and with its chances for a playoff bid resting on winning the conference and maintaining a spot in the top 20 rankings, it can’t afford another setback.

Winning out would give the Cougars the Mid-States Football Association Midwest title and a 7-4 overall record, but the rankings would be in the hands of the coaches.

One more loss would likely cripple their chances for a ranking. They host Concordia (Mich.) at 1 p.m. Saturday in a homecoming game which is their final non-conference game of the season and this one won’t be easy.

Concordia beat the Cougars last year, 35-

“On the other side, I think the effort was also huge for us, but we have to do much better, we have to improve, we have to work ahead for the next season.”

13-0. Quezada fell to 11-1.

According to Boxing Insider reporter William Holmes, Quezada had a better third round and landed left hooks, but Karl dominated in the fourth round to rack up his sixth straight knockout.

Food, volleyball, football at Chi. Christian

Chicago Christian High School will host a food and football event for all middle school students on Friday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Students should meet in the

Will Slager gym at 5:30 p.m. for a free dinner from Chick-Fil-A. After dinner, the students will watch the varsity volleyball team play a game against rival Illiana Christian at 6 p.m.

Following the volleyball game, the students will walk out to the football stadium to watch the Knights varsity football team play Elmwood Park at 7:30 p.m.

This event is open to any sixth, seventh, or eighth grade student from any school. No preregistration is necessary.

Students must provide their own transportation to and from the event. Chicago Christian High School is located at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. in Palos Heights.

Shooters looking for seventh graders The South Side Shooters seventh grade basketball team is looking for players to fill out their fall/winter roster. The team is looking for guards and swing players. The Shooters are made up or players from the Orland Park and surrounding areas. For more information or to schedule a tryout, contact Bill Finn at 708-508-0170.

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The Trinity Christian College volleyball team earned all three of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s volleyball Player of the Week honors for the week of Sept. 19-24.

For the week the Trolls posted a 3-2 record behind the strong play of Attacker of the Week Kacie Stoll (Lombard), Setter of the Week Tori Mantel (Gainesville, Florida), and Defender of the Week Michelle Busscher (Holland, Michigan).

Women’s soccer: The Trolls scored four goals in each half of a conference game at Holy Cross College (Notre Dame, Indiana) to post a 8-0 victory on Friday.

Shaelyn Postmus and Jessica Bianchi each had two goals for TCC (4-5-2, 2-2-1) and goalies Sierra Christopher and Lindsey Dykema combined for the shutout.

Women’s cross country: Ashley Jourdan finished sixth in the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships in Bourbonnais. She ran a 19:02.0 to help the Trolls finish fifth in the 13team meet.

MORAINE VALLEY

Women’s volleyball: The Cyclones took their fifth conference and sixth straight victory Sept. 27, in a 25-23, 25-5, 25-20 victory over Elgin Community College.

Kelly Lind (Richards) finished with 11 kills while Kam Myles (Queen of Peace) had nine. Jessica Gavras (Oak Lawn) had 19 digs and Chrystal Suich (Andrew) dug up 12. Kazune Hinomoto (Japan) had 20 assists followed closely by Kirsten Chase (Eisenhower) with 17.

Men’s soccer: Morton beat the Cyclones, 3-2, on Sept. 27.

Daniel Kasaggoma and Elias Leyva scored for Moraine.

Men’s golf: Conner Lille had a 79 in the Skyway Conference championship Friday and the team took third place. Lille and Alec Martinez were named to the all-conference team.

ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Men’s soccer: A pair of goals by senior Kamil Szczesniak (Skomielna Biala, Poland/Reavis) powered Saint Xavier University to a 3-2 victory over Judson University Saturday. The Cougars (2-6-2 overall/2-0-2 CCAC) won or tied their last four games in the conference after opening the season with a 0-6-0 record.

Women’s volleyball: A big night from sophomore Rory Manion (Elmhurst/Florida Atlantic/IC Catholic Prep) helped the Saint Xavier University volleyball team shake off a slow start and pick up a road victory against CCAC foe Robert Morris University Thursday night in Arlington Heights.

The Cougars (12-10 overall/4-1 CCAC) stumbled in the first set falling 24-26, but bounced back to take the match over the next three sets by scores of 2518, 25-13 and 25-22. Manion led SXU with 15 kills and 20 digs.

Sophomore Courtney Joyce (Chicago/Western Illinois/ Mother McAuley) finished with 31 assists and 13 digs for the Cougars.

Women’s basketball: The Cougars, who were ranked No. 1 in the nation at times last season, got a commitment from Grayslake North’s Sidney Lovitsch for the 2017-18 season.

“She can play several different positions on the court and that is going to make her a huge asset and someone who can come in right away and make an immediate impact,” said Cougars coach Bob Hallberg.

During her junior season in 2015-16, Lovitsch averaged 14.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.8 steals and 2.0 assists per game.

The three-year varsity starter surpassed 1,000 career points at Grayslake North near the end of her junior season.

— Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

Due to an error from the idiot sports editor, last week’s Oak Lawn/T.F. North game was omitted.

For the record, five of the six stooges picked Oak Lawn and Findysz picked North. To make up for the gaffe, we will place Oak Lawn’s game at the top of the list for the rest of the season. For the second week in a row, St. Xavier prevented Maholy and Vorva from a perfect week. On to Week 7:

Last week: Overall: Oak Lawn at Eisenhower St. Joseph at Brother Rice Elmwood Park at Chicago Christian Richards at Evergreen Park Marist at Nazareth Reavis at Shepard LW East at Sandburg Stagg at Thornwood St. Laurence at Marmion Concordia (Mich.) at St. Xavier

Jeff Vorva 10-1 48-12 Eisenhower BR Elmwood Richards Marist Reavis LWE Stagg St. L Concordia

Joe Boyle 8-3 45-15 OL BR Elmwood Richards Marist Reavis LWE Thornwood St. L SXU

Anthony Nasella 9-2 39-21 OL BR CC Richards Nazareth Shepard Sandburg Stagg St. L SXU

Jason Maholy 10-1 50-10 OL BR Elmwood Richards Marist Reavis LWE Thornwood St. L SXU

Wally Findysz 9-2 41-19 OL BR Elmwood Richards Marist Reavis LWE Thornwood St. L SXU

Bob Rakow 9-2 43-17 OL BR CC Richards Marist Reavis LWE Thornwood St. L Concordia

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Eagles golfers land pair of conference championships

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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Shepard’s Demetrius Harrison fights for yards against Eisenhower Friday night. He had 299 combined yards in rushing and receiving in a 42-7 victory in Palos Heights.

WEEK 6 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Another good even-ing for Shepard vs. Ike

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

So who won Friday night’s South Suburban Red clash between Shepard and Eisenhower?

Check the calendar.

Is it 2016?

Then it must have been Shepard.

In the previous six seasons, Shepard won during the even years and Eisenhower ODDS ARE EVEN won during the A look at the Shepard/Eisenhower odd years in this battles the past seven seasons: South Suburban 2010: Shepard 56, Eisenhower 19 Red rivalry. That 2011: Eisenhower 37, Shepard 35 trend continued with the Astros’ 2012: Shepard 36, Eisenhower 22 42-7 victory over 2013: Eisenhower 24, Shepard 7 the Cardinals 2014: Shepard 18, Eisenhower 8 Friday night in 2015: Eisenhower 42, Shepard 6 Palos Heights as 2016: Shepard 42, Eisenhower 7 Demetrius Harrison had a combined 299 yards in rushing and receiving to help the Astros snap a two-game losing streak and to keep its shot at the playoffs in good working order.

The Astros are 4-2 overall and 1-2 in the league and even they have a tough opponent Friday night when they host Reavis (5-1, 3-0) but finish the season at Oak Lawn and Argo, who have a combined 4-8 mark entering this week’s action.

The Astros dropped conference games to Richards and Thornton Fractional South but recovered against Eisenhower (1-5, 0-3). Senior Demetrius Harrison ran for 217 yards and two touchdowns and added 82 receiving yards and another TD. “We knew Richards and T.F. South would be tough games for us,” Astros coach Dominic Passolano said. “Our offense is better than what we’ve been performing at. All of a sudden, you’ve seen Harrison running like he’s capable of and if he keeps doing that, we’ll be in pretty good shape.

“He ran hard. He ran physical. He ran like we knew he could run.’’

The Astros had 545 yards. Jack Carberry hit Nieko Carter with a 65-yard scoring strike while Joe Monahan and Markus Cokes added rushing touchdowns.

St. Laurence 28, Leo 8

Behind a balanced offensive attack, the Vikings improved to 5-1 with a Catholic League crossover victory over the Lions on Friday night in Burbank.

Kevin Williams finished with 124 rushing yards and a pair of rushing touchdowns (from 23 and 21 yards out), Toriano Clinton rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown, and Romello Washington threw for 105 yards and a touchdown pass to Levy Hamer for St. Laurence.

The Vikings, who have won four straight games, will travel to face 4-2 Marmion Academy in a Catholic League crossover game on Friday.

Richards 48, Argo 0

The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to

four games with a rout of the Argonauts in a south Suburban Red contest behind two passing touchdowns by Jake Moran and two rushing touchdowns from Pat Doyle.

Richards (4-2, 4-0) will look to add to its winning streak when it travels to face Evergreen Park – which the Bulldogs scored a 35-7 win over in 2015 – in a conference battle on Friday.

Marist 41, St. Patrick 13

The RedHawks rolled to their fifth straight on Saturday in the East Suburban Catholic at Hanson Stadium behind three touchdowns (two rushing and one receiving) from running back Delonte Harrell (117 yards on 22 carries).

Marist (5-1, 4-0) will look to secure a state tournament berth when it travels to Nazareth Academy for a conference showdown on Friday. Both team were in state title games last year, with Nazareth winning the Class 5A title and Marist claiming second in Class 8A.

Oak Lawn 53, T.F. North 36

Behind three rushing touchdowns by Kyle McNamara, the host Spartans defeated the Meteors in the non-conference contest on Friday night.

Oak Lawn (3-3, 2-2 SSC Red), fighting for a playoff spot, will travel to face Eisenhower in a conference battle on Friday.

H-F 48, Sandburg 0

The Eagles gave up more than 200 yards on the ground and 153 yards in the air to the Vikings in Friday’s SouthWest Suburban setback in Flossmoor.

Quarterback Colin Friedsam threw for 80 yards for Sandburg (2-4, 2-2), which will look to get back on track on Friday when it hosts Lincoln-Way East in a conference battle. The Eagles were edged by the Griffins 25-21 last season in Frankfort.

Sandburg’s boys and girls golf teams both warmed up for the postseason by capturing SouthWest Suburban Blue Conference titles last week.

The Eagles boys’ team won its meet Sept. 27 at Coyote Run with a 322 – three strokes ahead of Homewood-Flossmoor. Stagg took fourth with a 355. Freshman Max Farley led the Eagles by winning the tournament with a 78. William Schieber was third with a 79 and Bradley Vetter placed fifth with an 80.

The next day, Sandburg’s girls won the conference meet at Broken Arrow with a 346 as sophomore Hannah Kilbane fired a 74 to win the tournament and teammate Emilyee McGiles finished second with an 82.

Boys and girls regionals started Tuesday. Sectionals are next Monday and Tuesday with the state tournaments taking place Oct. 14 and 15.

In other boys action, Shepard finished first in the South Suburban Red meet at Cog Hill on Sept. 26 with 352 while Evergreen Park was second with a 358, Oak Lawn third with a 375 and Richards fourth with a 376. Shepard’s Jack Cody took second with an 85 while Evergreen Park’s Elizabeth Stalia, playing in the boys division because EP does not have a girls team, took third with an 86. Oak Lawn’s Chris Dunne was fourth with an 86 and Shepard’s Joe Newhall claimed fifth with an 88.

Chicago Christian won the Metro Suburban Red meet at the Sanctuary with a 318 on Sept.

28 as five Knights took four of the first five spots in the tourney. Mark Schaaf was medalist with a 78 and Pete Vos was right behind him with a 79, Nate Kamp added and 80 for third while Dan Vos finished fifth with an 81.

In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist took fourth at Pine Meadow was Perry Chong claimed ninth with an 81.

In girls golf, Shepard took third in the in the South Suburban meet Sept. 27 at Green Garden Blue with a 430.

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Continued from Page 1 years and we’re lucky to have him. And he’s not done yet.”

Quarterback Dino Borrelli accounted for five touchdowns — four through the air and one on the ground — and 389 passing yards.

Smalling’s third-quarter touchdown capped a wild 12 minutes of play. The two teams combined for 42 points, six touchdowns, two turnovers and a successful onside kick.

Mount Carmel’s Michael Kennedy showed off some of his special talent as well in the back-andforth third quarter. Kennedy ran for a 24-yard touchdown and threw for one — a 70-yard pass to Jordan Cousert on a halfback option.

In a game that featured 13 touchdowns, 91 points and close to 1,000 yards of total offense, it was a defensive play that saved the day.

Aarion Lacy picked off Alek Thomas’ pass inside the five-yard line with less than 20 seconds

File photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Hannah Kilbane won the SouthWest Suburban Blue girls golf tournament by eight shots.

Soccer seeds announced

Oak Lawn, which won its first 15 boys soccer games this season, drew the No. 2 seed behind Bradley Bourbonnais in the Class 3A LincolnWay Sectional. Stagg was seeded sevent, Marist eighth and Sandburg ninth. Shepard was seeded 11th, Richards 18th and Brother Rice 19th.

In Class 2A, St. Laurence nabbed the third seed in the Nazareth Sectional behind Mt. Carmel and Nazareth. Evergreen Park was the fifth seed in a sub-sectional at a sectional site that was not determined as of Tuesday morning.

In Class 1A, Chicago Christian was seeded fifth in the sub-sectional at the Manteno Sectional. The Knights will host a supersectional Oct. 25.

Class 1A regionals begin Tuesday while the Class 2A and 3A regional open Oct. 18.

Correction

In a story about Marist golfer Perry Chong in the Sept. 29 edition, Marist coach Joel Vickers was misidentified. to play to end Mount Carmel’s last chance to at least tie the score.

“Big-time players make big-time plays,” Lacy said. “Our offense had bailed us out all night but we made the plays when we needed it.”

In fact, Lacy made nearly the same play twice.

One play prior to his game-deciding interception, Lacy picked off Thomas’ pass but the play was nullified because of a roughing-the-passer penalty.

“I was pissed,” Lacy said. “I just knew I had to go out and get another one.”

With the win, the Crusaders stayed perfect at 6-0 (2-0 in the Catholic League Blue) and are a lock in qualifying for the Illinois High School Association playoffs. The Caraven dropped to 3-3, 0-3 and has lost three in a row to Brother Rice.

So, what would coach Mitchell think of this game?

“I could tell you, definitely, I don’t know if we’d have scored that many points,” quipped Badke. “But I know he would have been happy with the result.”

Ridgewood 48, Chicago Christian 25

The Knights (2-4, 1-1), which were led by Josh Hill (three-yard touchdown run), dropped their Metro Suburban East Conference game Friday against the Rebels. The team will look to get back in the win column when it hosts Elmwood Park on Friday.

Reavis 43, Evergreen Park 14

The Mustangs dropped to 3-3 and 1-2 in the South Suburban Red with a setback against the Rams at home on Friday. Evergreen Park will look to keep its playoff hopes alive when it hosts Richards in a conference battle on Friday.

Thornridge 20, Stagg 13

The Chargers had a 13-0 lead but gave up two scores in the last 5 minutes, 46 seconds and fell short in securing their first win of the season, dropping a SouthWest Suburban decision to the Falcons Friday night in Palos Hills. Stagg (0-6, 0-4) will travel to Thornwood for a conference game on Friday.

— Anthony Nasella contributed to this report.

Photo by Aaron FitzPatrick

The scoreboard has a new look after the school dedicated the field to former coach Tom Mitchell.

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Serving up some hot volleyball action

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

When Mother McAuley topped Assumption of Kentucky 21-25, 25-22, 25-19 in a wild war on the court late Saturday afternoon, it ended a

Mother McAuley’s Casey Macander gets ready to let loose with a serve on Saturday.

three-day stretch of fascinating volleyball.

McAuley hosted the 30th Asics Challenge, which featured 24 teams from all over the country and won it for the second time in three years and the fifth time overall. Mighty Mac junior Charley Niego, a Notre Dame recruit, was

named the tournament MVP. From the area, Marist, Sandburg, Stagg, Nazareth and Lyons were represented.

Before the two-day tournament started, two Kentucky teams in the tournament got in a little extra work. McAuley beat Assumption, 32-30,

Marist’s Grace Reilly and Savannah Thompson get ready for a block against LincolnWay East on Saturday. The RedHawks made it to the semifinals of the Silver Division at the Asics Challenge.

25-17 and Notre Dame from Kentucky beat Marist, 25-17, 25-22.

Also on Thursday, Shepard upset Richards, 25-21, 25-22, in a game played in honor of breast cancer awareness.

Below are some photos from the courts.

Sandburg junior Abbie Stefanon (left) and freshman Rachel Krasowski play defense in an Asics Challenge opening round win over Huntley on Friday.

Sandburg, which started two sophomores and a freshman, took seventh place in the Silver Division.

Above: McAuley’s Charley Niego was named the MVP of the Asics Challenge.

She racked up 22 kills and 17 digs in the title match against Assumption. Right: Stagg’s Nikki Marsh, left, and Anna Djikas block a shot in a match against defending Class 4A champion Wheaton St. Francis in a 25-13, 25-11 loss at Palos Courts Friday night in the opening round of the Asics Tournament. Stagg was the Bronze Division Consolation champion.

Supplied photo

Shepard and Richards players pose after Thursday’s match. Both teams raised money for breast cancer awareness.

Pitch count

Continued from Page 1 But other people are worrying about pitching now.

With youth overuse arm injuries on the rise, the National Federation of State High School Associations ruled over the summer that state associations must adopt a pitch-count policy before the coming season. The Illinois High School Association Baseball Advisory Committee proposed guidelines for pitch counts of 115 and mandatory rest that will be a rule starting in 2017, should the IHSA Board of Directors pass the recommendation on Wednesday.

Some area coaches don’t see the rule affecting how they run their teams since they’ve been following pitch-count and rest guidelines that are more restrictive. However, they do think it will have a bearing on ace pitchers and smaller schools with fewer players.

“This is going to help coaches or hinder them depending on how they ran their pitching staff and how they ran their program,” said Richards coach Brian Wujcik.

Some think limit is too high

Eric Brauer, Chicago Christian athletic director and baseball coach, was surprised when he read that the IHSA set the proposed maximum amount of pitches at 115.

Brauer has followed Dr. James Andrews’ Pitch Smart program, which calls for no more than 105 pitches to be thrown by 17 and 18 year olds. Brauer will only allow them to pass 100 if they reach that number during an at-bat.

The 12-year coach knows firsthand the injuries of overuse. He once threw 173 pitches in a 13 2/3-inning high school game. Also, overpitching led to Tommy John surgery as a junior at Valparaiso University, arthroscopic elbow surgery for an inflamed bursa sac the following year, and shoulder surgery to repair his clavicle and rotator cuff after his final season.

“I’ve always had a firm cutoff number, even to my players not necessarily agreeing with me sometimes and trying to fight with me to stay out there,” Brauer said.

The proposed IHSA limit is per day, so players could pitch a doubleheader provided they don’t reach 115 pitches in the first game. Pitchers can complete an at-bat if they reach their limit in the middle of it.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian pitchers, such as Dan Vos, are already under strict pitch counts after Knights coach Eric Brauer injured his arm in college.

Brother Rice coach John McCarthy expected the maximum number of pitches to be closer to 100. Wujcik expected it to between 90 and 100, especially when 100 is considered a benchmark in Major League Baseball.

The South Carolina High School League passed a 110 pitch-count limit on Sept. 22. The Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association adopted a max of 120 pitches on Aug. 15, and a proposal by the Indiana High School Athletic Association would also cap pitches at 120.

Brauer caps his pitchers between 50 and 60 their first start and builds from there. Wujcik tries to keep his hurlers under 75 pitches for at least the first two starts. McCarthy’s pitchers don’t come close to a complete game until late April.

Wrestling with rest

At Richards, Wujcik uses a rest schedule created by former pitching coach Kevin Quinn, which calls for six days of rest in between starts, although there’s exceptions. If a pitcher comes back on five days’ rest after throwing 90 to 95 pitches, he’s limited to between 60 and 75 pitches in that rest-shortened start.

Wujcik’s required rest time and second-appearance pitch count are stricter than the IHSA recommendation, which says throwing 76-115 pitches will require a pitcher to rest for four days before making another appearance. Three days of rest are needed for 61-75, two for 46-60 and one for 31-45.

“The goal is to have a healthy pitching staff come playoff time,” Wujcik said. “If we’re burn-

Photos by Jeff Vorva except where noted

ing kids out and we’re running them out there every three days, every four days, having them throw complete games in March or April when its cold out, what’s your pitching staff going to be like when you get to the playoffs, when you need these kids the most?”

The recommendation will limit pitchers to 90 pitches in their second appearance during a seven-day period and 45 pitches in their third appearance. Rest guidelines are the same for the postseason, but there will be no pitch-count limit in the followup appearance, meaning pitchers can throw 115 pitches in consecutive starts.

There are two reasons why the Baseball Advisory Committee made that recommendation.

“One, the committee felt by the time the postseason gets here the kids will be in the best physical shape of the season and should be able to physically handle that type of workload,” said Sam Knox, IHSA assistant executive director and baseball administrator. “Second, when you get to the postseason and start regional play, the most number of games that most teams will have to play to get to the end of their season is seven games: two in the regional, two in sectional, one supersectional and two at the state final. That’s seven games over a 2½-week time period. So, those games are spread out even more than what regular-season games are.”

Kutt will typically have one day of rest per inning thrown. He’ll sometimes be the designated hitter the game after he pitches. He hit .403 with nine home runs and 50 RBIs this past spring.

He used to play third base and shortstop when he didn’t start but his coaches moved him to first base when he got to high school to cut down on the number of infield throws.

“I’ll be the first one to tell you coach John McCarthy, Sean McBride, Tim O’Connell, Billy Copp, they’ve done a good job with me and any other pitcher they’ve had,” Kutt said of his coaches.

“They make sure that when you go out there you’re 100 percent. There’s no point in going out there when you’re hurt, you’re sore, you’re injured.”

As for Brauer, he’ll send out backups to roll grounders between innings if a pitcher is playing first base. McCarthy, Wujcik and Brauer all have pitchers who DH or play other positions when they’re not pitching.

“I really will not think about the rule at all because I don’t think it impacts our program,” McCarthy said. “We’re blessed enough to have a lot of depth and a lot of great pitchers, so we can really use a lot of different guys.”

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 doubts before, I don’t have them now. This is where I kicked that field goal. No question.’’

Apparently it was recognized as a record until someone challenged it to the Illinois High School Association. Laneve was asked to come up with some proof that his kid with a “monster leg” actually kicked a 63-yarder.

“Ten years later, I got a call to prove it and I didn’t know how to prove it,” said Laneve, who is now the assistant principal at Rich East High School. “I spent 15 hours looking for films of the kick and couldn’t find it. I called newspapers. I couldn’t find the proof and I let the state know that.

“I feel like I let my kids down. But trust me — it happened. They removed it from the IHSA web page but it happened.’’

Even though others have told Laneve they were at the game when the state record was broken, all we have right now is people’s words and memories.

“Sometimes when I tell people they don’t believe me,” Van Vuren said. “A few weeks ago, I was with some guys I used to work with (at Viking Logistics in Palos Hills) so I bought a football and a pair of spikes and showed them. I was kicking 50-yarders. No one had the guts to hold the ball for me so I dug the football into the ground and kicked it. It was like golfing in the rough.

“At least I won their respect.’’

Other kicking tales

I found out about Van Vuren through a cool website called Lucky’s Amazing Sports lists at www. luckyshow.org and run by a guy named P.S. Luchter.

Just so you know, according to his list, the longest field goal was 69 yards by Ove Johansson of Abilene Christian on Oct. 16, 1976 in an NAIA game against East Texas State.

A kid from Reno High School, Dirk Borgognone kicked a 68-yarder in 1985 to set a state record in Nevada. It was the only field goal of his career.

Poor Graham Gano had a 67-yarder wiped out by a penalty when he was at Tate High School in Florida.

And let’s not forget poor Ola Kimrin. He booted a 65-yarder for the Denver Broncos in a preseason game in 2002 and was released right after the game.

Finally, a kicker named Charlie Kuhbander of Springboro High School in Ohio, went to a kicking camp in Georgia and nailed a 60-yarder.

Blindfolded.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT; CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 19, 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 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 251307. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 251307 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 36-10965 I703629

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-AB1; Plaintiff, vs.

SEMICO D. MILLER; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 11 CH 28260 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate:P.I.N. 23-01-109-015-0000.

Commonly known as 9001 South 78th Street, 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, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-3404.

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For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.HENRY L. BROWN, NUMARK CREDIT UNION, A CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 15656 7861 W. 107TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 2, 2016, 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 7861 W. 107TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-300-031. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $210,562.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2624. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2624 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 15656 TJSC#: 36-9554 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.

I703833

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE 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 March 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 27, 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 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-11392 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.

I704468

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

EDITA GRIGALIUNIENE; VYTAUTAS GRIGALIUNAS; FIRST AMERICAN BANK; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; HERITAGE CONDOMINIUMS OF PALOS HILLS; Defendants, 16 CH 3935 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9029 West 111th Street, Apartment 2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

P.I.N. 23-22-200-086-1005.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.

The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SANDY BERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANK W. BERG, CINDY MONTAGUE, TOM BERG, TIM BERG, MARY MCNALLY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FRANK W. BERG (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 003859 12472 S. MEADE AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12472 S. MEADE AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-311-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1602642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-02642 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 003859 TJSC#: 36-10010 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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RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST, 2007-WF1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-WF1 Plaintiff, -v.LINDA HATTAR, WORTH RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 9451 11140 South Ridgeland Avenue, Unit 3C Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11140 South Ridgeland Avenue, Unit 3C, Worth, IL 60482 Property Index No. 24-19-209-043-0000 (old); 24-19-209-056-1012 (new).

The real estate is improved with a condo.

The judgment amount was $131,226.82.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15040142.

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. F15040142 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 9451 TJSC#: 36-9689 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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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH STRAMA, MALGORZATA STRAMA A/K/A MALGORZATA L STRAMA, A/K/A MALGORZAT STRAMA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., OZINGA SOUTH SUBURBAN READY MIX CONCRETE, INC. FKA OZINGA ILLINOIS RMC, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 14 CH 4175 11255 WEST 123RD STREET PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11255 WEST 123RD STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-30-401-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a red, brick, single family, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8565. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 8565 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 4175 TJSC#: 36-9866 I704511

HAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE? CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! (708) 448-4000 PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.�

Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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Thursday, October 6, 2016 Section 2

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN Fall bird hike

A Fall Bird Hike will be held from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road.

Walk along the Des Plaines River’s wooded areas and prairie patches to search for year-round residents and migratory birds. This program is for birders of all backgrounds. Dress for the weather, and bring binoculars if you have them. The free program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required by Oct. 19; call 815-886-1467.

Orland Park events

• Antique Tools: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct 13. Orland Park History Museum, 14415 South Beacon Avenue, Orland Park. The village’s history museum welcomes Eric Gee as he discusses the history of antique tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring antique tools of their own to discuss. For more, call 873-1622.

• Poetry Slam: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct 15. Village of Orland Park Cultural Center, 14670 Park Lane, Orland Park. Bring your best imagery and rhymes to the Arts Commission’s first-ever Poetry Slam. Open to poets of all ages. The cost is $3 to attend and $5 to participate or “spit.” All poetry content must be PG-13, and prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. A panel of judges will determine the winners. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

• Comedy Improv: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct 21.

Orland Park Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane, Orland Park. Join the No Limit Laughs Orland Park Comedy Improv Players for a night of improvised comedy. Open to age 18 and older. $6 payable at the door. For more, call 403-PARK.

Programs at The Center

• Awake at The Center: A Day of Mindfulness Outdoors this Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is an all-day retreat, led by Dan and Sharon Morley.

Participants will be invited to sit, to walk, to listen, to share, to hear, and to see the beauty and wonder that abounds all around. Clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather are suggested as the retreat will take place mostly out of doors. Retreat fee: $50 includes leadership, lunch, and retreat supplies.

Call 708-361-3650. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

• Emerson Hill Night Dinner: The Glenn Ellison Duet this Sunday, 5:30 p.m. Glenn Ellison, accompanied by a singer, will bring his vibraphone and focus on the great sounds from this lovely and unusual instrument. Glenn has promised to play a polka or two to get everyone in the Oktoberfest mood! Dinner costs $25 and reservations must be made in advance. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 361-3650 • Paste Papers Workshop -Monday Oct. 10, 1 3:30 p.m. Paste papers are colorful painted papers that can be used as journal pages, to make books with, or in collage. Instructor Marge Boyd will help students have fun experimenting and creating their own collection. (Optional: Students can register for the Book Making class the following Monday to make a book with their created papers). The workshop fee is $20 plus a $5 materials fee. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Recycled Art: Repurposing Tee Shirts Wednesday Oct. 11, 6 - 8 p.m. Instructor Paula Scott will show how to repurpose favorite team or concert shirts into hobo bags, pillows, mounted canvas artwork, and more! These are all no-sew projects that can make perfect gifts. Paula welcomes those in 7th grade and older to attend. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. The workshop fee is $16 plus a $4 materials fee, per class.

• Mommy And Me Art: Pumpkin Creatures Wednesday Oct. 12, 11 a.m. – noon. Instructor Karen Signore will help the class use pumpkins, gourds, squash, seasonal vegetables and natural items to make imaginative, silly, and fun creatures and critters to take home and decorate one’s table or porch.

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.” The workshop fee is $13 per person.

• Laughter Circle Wednesday Oct. 12, 6 p.m.

Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien, R.N., brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, a group for people who want to laugh! Beneficial laughs will come not from jokes or comedy routines but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter: reducing stress, alleviating pain, strengthening the immune system, and even fostering interpersonal cooperation. The cost each month of participating in the Laughter Circle is $5, which Kathy donates to The Center. Call 708-361-3650 to reserve a spot.

• Hatha Yoga and Fire Ceremony Friday Oct. 14, 6 - 8 p.m. A special evening of Hatha yoga at The Center’s labyrinth will be led by yoga teacher Kevin Leep (Revival Yoga, Palos Heights). Kevin will guide participants through a series of postures, breath work, and meditation all designed to reconnect them with Mother Earth. A fire ceremony will conclude the class with the intent of inviting all Bake the clams in a hot oven just until the filling forms a deep golden-brown crust. to let go of whatever might be holding them back from a new beginning. No registration is necessary, but attendees are asked to come prepared to pay with a check or the exact amount, and the cost for the evening is $30. Participants are also asked to bring a mat, water, journal, and pen. This event will be held rain or shine. Questions? Call Chris Hopkins (361-3650).

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The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Drive Out Bullying - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays in October, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and The Bridge Teen Center is asking the community to help “drive out” bullying in our community by conducting donation drives and/or serving. Donated goods will be sold at The Bridge Thrift Store in support of the The Bridge Teen Center’s free holistic programs that combat bullying. For more information about how to get involved, visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org/ thrift or call the store at (708) 614-6972.

• Show Us Your #Skills Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday. Show off some of your unique skills and abilities on stage. During the night there will be a live performance by singer/songwriter “Pelham” and free food from White Castle.

• Project Serve: Book Lovers - 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 10, Whether you need community service hours or you just want to serve others, spend the afternoon cleaning, sorting, and shelving donated items at The Bridge Thrift Store. Earn valuable retail experience and be a part of positive change in the community as you contribute your service.

• Stand Up Against Bullying - 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 11, If you’ve been a bully or bystander and wish you could have done something to help instead of hurt a peer, or if you’ve been victimized by a peer and are looking for hope - come together to stand up against bullying once and for all.

• Worm Composting - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11, The folks at University of Illinois Extension will demonstrate making a composting bin, let you observe worms through microscopes, and will raffle off the composting bin to one lucky student.

• Blackout Poetry - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 12, Get inspired with this freshly creative writing method.

Use an old book page and a black marker to create poetry from words on the page. You’ll be surprised at what you are able to compose just by looking for words that stand out to you.

• Collecting: Movie Props - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Oct. 13, Learn more about what it’s like to collect movie props, and how some of cinema’s most iconic objects end up in the hands of collectors.

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During the night there will be a live performance from rock band “Daylight Dawns” and free food samples from Buca di Beppo.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“X-MEN: APOCALYPSE”: A younger brigade of the mutants is led by Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) against one of the very first X-Men — named Apocalypse (and played by Oscar Isaac), and dissatisfied enough with the world to want to wipe it out and start over — in this imaginative latest adventure of those Marvel characters, directed by Bryan Singer, who also guided the first “X-Men” movie. Jennifer Lawrence is back as the Mystique-to-be Raven, and Michael Fassbender returns as the young Magneto; additional “mutants” include Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Tye Sheridan, Olivia Munn, Sophie Turner, Alexandra Shipp and Lucas Till (television’s new “MacGyver”). Rose Byrne also stars. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE PURGE: ELECTION YEAR”: The suspense franchise

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that makes all crimes permissible for a limited period takes on a political tome in its third iteration.

Original writer-director James DeMonaco returns, as does star Frank Grillo, whose ex-policeman character now heads security for a senator (Elizabeth Mitchell, recently of television’s “Dead of Summer”) who’s eyeing the presidency. Circumstances leave them at the mercy of anyone who might target them on the night of the Purge, something the politician has an all-too-familiar history with. Mykelti Williamson, Terry Serpico and Raymond J. Barry also are featured. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “AMERICAN HORROR STORY: HOTEL”: Producer Ryan Murphy’s anthological FX series continued with this fifth edition, which brought someone rather surprising into the ensemble cast: music superstar Lady Gaga, who won a Golden Globe Award as a resident of a Los Angeles hotel that has a very storied past ... as in “bizarre” and “lethal,” given its history of murders and supernatural occurrences. Cheyenne Jackson also boards the franchise as the site’s new owner. Though Jessica Lange and Frances Conroy are missing from this round, Kathy

Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, Wes Bentley, Denis O’Hare, Matt Bomer, Chloe Sevigny and Mare Winningham are among returning players. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “SWISS ARMY MAN”: Daniel Radcliffe has tried a lot of screen variety since his tenure as Harry Potter, but it’s a lock that he’s never had another role like his in this decidedly offbeat comedy ... a corpse, and one that comes to life in the eyes of an island castaway (Paul Dano). It’s more or less the equivalent of what the volleyball was for Tom Hanks in “Cast Away,” and ultimately, the evidently living body inspires his new companion to take whatever risks are necessary to return to society and the woman he adores (Mary Elizabeth Winstead, “10 Cloverfield Lane”). Music-videoveteran directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan were honored by the Sundance Film Festival for their work here. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by, and Q&A with, the filmmakers; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray

By Wolfgang Puck It always interests me to hear people talk about the latest food trends. While my team of chefs and I do keep our eyes, ears and mouths open for exciting new things, I also try to remember the truth to be found in the word “trend” itself. It comes from an old German word meaning “to turn or revolve,” which reminds us that trends are cyclical. So not only will what is new today become old tomorrow, but also old things can suddenly seem new and exciting again.

I see that phenomenon happening with many of my most popular dishes, from chicken potpies to goulash to butterscotch pudding.

And it certainly is true of a recipe I’d like to share for clams casino.

This recipe for fresh clams that are first steamed and then baked on the half-shell with a flavorful filling originated 99 years ago in a Rhode Island restaurant called the Little Casino. Its popularity quickly spread, especially to family-style Italian restaurants.

Today, I see clams casino booming again, particularly paired with the retro cocktails that have become so popular.

As my description of clams casino’s basics may suggest, the recipe offers lots of room for interpretation. My own version aims to provide an exciting, well-rounded combination of tastes, aromas, textures and colors to complement the fresh clams you’ll find in markets now through winter and spring.

The clams themselves, of course, are the start. I like to use the Littleneck or Cherrystone varieties, which I buy fresh from reputable seafood shops or departments. Make sure the shellfish are closed and smell fresh, and keep them loosely covered and wellchilled in the refrigerator before cooking the day you buy them.

Scrub them thoroughly under cold running water before cooking.

I first steam the clams open with white wine and vermouth, which add wonderful flavor to the shellfish and the juices they give off. (Discard any that don’t

open.) Once they’ve cooled a bit, I remove the top shells, loosen the bottom meat with a teaspoon, and nestle the half-shells with the meat on a bed of coarse kosher salt in a baking tray.

My filling combines crispy bacon with sauteed, diced shallot and bell pepper, some of the clam cooking juices, coarse breadcrumbs, freshly grated Parmesan, a dash of Basque Espelette pepper or cayenne, and lots of fresh herbs.

As the final step, I bake the clams in a hot oven just until the filling forms a deep golden-brown crust.

Serve the dish with your favorite cocktails or a glass of crisp, cold white wine. You and your guests will feel wonderfully retro — and right on the cutting edge of a hot culinary trend!

CLAMS CASINO Serves 4 • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry white wine • 1/2 cup (125 mL) dry vermouth • 1 sprig fresh oregano • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes • 20 fresh clams, such as Littleneck or Cherrystone, scrubbed clean under cold running water • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil • 2 slices applewood-smoked bacon • 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely chopped shallots • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1/2 cup (125 mL) finely diced red bell pepper(s) • Pinch Espelette pepper or cayenne pepper • 3/4 to 1 cup (185 to 250 mL) coarse dry breadcrumbs, such as panko • 1/4 to 1/2 cup (60 to 125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh herbs such as Italian parsley, chives and tarragon, plus extra for garnish • Kosher salt

• Freshly ground black pepper • 1 large lemon, cut into 6 wedges In a large pot, combine the wine, vermouth, oregano and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the clams. Cover and cook until the clams open, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Uncover and leave to cool.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add the bacon and saute until crisp. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.

Pour off some of the fat, leaving a thin, even coating in the skillet. Add the shallots and butter and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper and saute briefly.

Add 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup (125 mL to 185 mL) of the clam cooking juices to the skillet. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the bacon. Transfer to a bowl to cool. Stir in the Espelette pepper or cayenne, most of the breadcrumbs and Parmesan, the chopped herbs, 1 to 2 tablespoons more olive oil, and salt and pepper, adding more of the crumbs, Parmesan, and oil to achieve a light yet firm and moist consistency.

Line a rimmed baking sheet with a 1/4-inch (6-mm) layer of kosher salt. One clam at a time, twist off and discard the top shells. With a teaspoon, detach the meat from the bottom shell. With the spoon, mound and pack the filling over the clam meat in each shell half.

Nestle in the salt.

Position a rack at the top of the oven and preheat to 500 F. Bake the clams until the filling is heated through, crisp, and golden-brown, 5 to 8 minutes.

Garnish with lemon wedges, sprinkle herbs over the clams and serve. For a more impressive presentation, spread a 1/4inch (6-mm) layer of kosher salt on a serving platter large enough to hold all the clams. Then carefully nestle the clams in the salt before garnishing with the lemon wedges and herbs.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Curb your enthusiasm. You think on your feet, but could be swept away by someone else’s love of adventure. Partners or companions may be prone to taking risks or overdoing something in the week to come.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Seek those who are cheerful are charming. Social activities and finding fun things to share with a congenial companion might become a major focus. You may grow closer to the ones you love as the week unfolds.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Listen and learn. You are in the process of developing better ways to receive useful feedback. The method by which you form opinions may shift in the week ahead as you become more aware of more enriching ideas.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Your friends may start the trends.

In order to keep up with your social circle you might gravitate toward the latest fashions or the See VIDEOVIEW, Page 8 most popular music. In the week

ahead control your finances and avoid temptations.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Wave the shiny objects. Distract people from your deficits by showing off your assets in the week ahead. If you act quickly you can create lasting improvements in your work environment or begin a new set of healthy habits.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): End the urge that edges toward extravagance. In the week to come you might be overly enthusiastic about purchases and spend more than you should. Tighten up the purse strings and steer clear of roulette wheels.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If you show how bright you are you can light the way for others.

You can set a good example by adhering to the finest principles.

This week your good judgment may be brought into play when people ask you for advice.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your forbearance with family may be finite. As this week unfolds there could be misunderstandings with a family member because you are blind to the logic of someone’s ideas. Hold off on starting home

improvements.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your past experiences have equipped you with well-tailored skills that are appropriate for building a better future. Dig into your bag of tricks in the week ahead to overcome small problems and annoyances.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): The more the merrier is your motto. In the week to come your desires are fueled by an eagerness that almost seems like a renewable resource. You are so optimistic that you might ignore a few crucial details.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Pursue enrichment without extra embellishments. As this week unfolds you may strengthen your financial position with a view towards long term growth. Grow closer to a loved one by discussing shared philosophies.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may milk the cow until it is dry. If you do be sure the optics are good because someone may report you for unkindness to animals. In the week ahead fight off an urge to overspend or to go to extremes of behavior.

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

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

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A Pumpkin Patch Festival will enliven two weekends starting today at Summit Park, 5700 S. Archer Road.

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New comedy debuts at Hackney’s

Pumpkin Patch Festival at Summit Park

Mega Events will be hosting a spectacular two weekend Pumpkin Patch Festival in Summit in October.

The Pumpkin Patch Festival will be held at Summit Park, 5700 S. Archer Road, Oct. 6-10 and Oct. 13-16.

The Pumpkin Patch Festival will feature a huge carnival, live music, pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin pie eating contest, costume contest, Those Funny Little People, magic show, children’s haunted house, great food, a visit

by Me-TV personality Svengoolie and, of course, lots of pumpkins in a grassy area behind the fieldhouse.

Also scheduled to be at Pumpkin Patch Festival will be Chicagoland’s largest pumpkin, weighing more than 1,000 pounds.

“This is the biggest pumpkin you may ever see and we are very pleased to allow everyone at the festival to take their photos next to this enormous squash,” said Jose Aldaco, marketing director Photo by Mark Walker for Mega Events.

There will also be premier restaurants from the area to serve The history, folklore, and beauty of Yellowstone National Park will be explored in a luncheon at The Center on ethnic food throughout the fesTuesday Oct. 11, from noon - 2 p.m. On their last visit to Yellowstone, Mary and Center Development Director tival and enjoyable family enterMark Walker took more than 2,000 pictures, but Mark promises to show only the very best ones in this fun look at tainment every day.

Hours of the Pumpkin Patch America’s first national park, with a couple of side trips into the Wyoming countryside. The emphasis will be on the park’s history, legends, geological uniqueness, and stunning natural beauty. Luncheons cost $22 and reservations Festival will be 4-10 p.m. Thursmust be made in advance. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 days and Fridays, 1-10 p.m. on The new comedy “Mindy’s Bachelorette Party,” an interactive play, debuts this Friday and returns for a second performance on Friday, Nov. 4, at Hackney’s Irish Pub in Palos Park. Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 7. In this brand new comedy, how does a bride deal with her separate worlds colliding in one hilarious night? For tickets and information, call Cari at 845-7160

Saturdays and noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays.

For information on becoming a sponsor, vendor or to purchase

tickets, visit pumpkinpatchfestival.com. Or contact Mega Events at 708-378-0102 during regular business hours.

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VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN Continued from Page 7 and On Demand) “MIAMI VICE: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: The trendsetting adventures of police detectives Crockett and Tubbs (Don Johnson, Philip Michael Thomas) come to Blu-ray as producer Michael Mann’s Emmy-winning series debuts in that format in its entirety. Noted as much — if not more — for its style as its stories, the 1984-89 show helped fuel the music-video revolution through its integration of such tunes as Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight” and Glenn Frey’s “Smuggler’s Blues.”

Both of those artists also had guest roles on the drama, along with numerous other notables including Bruce Willis, Julia Roberts, Liam Neeson and Johnson’s ex-wife Melanie Griffith. Edward James

Olmos plays the cops’ boss. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “THE PASSION LIVE”: Obviously, it isn’t live in the case of this home-video release, but Fox took a big swing last March by broadcasting this retelling of the last hours of Jesus (played by Jencarlos Canela, formerly of “Telenovela”). Tyler Perry hosts and narrates as a contemporary setting — New Orleans, specifically, from which the telecast originated at various locations — and modern music underscore the drama.

The cast also includes music stars Prince Royce, Trisha Yearwood, Chris Daughtry and Seal as Peter, Mary, Judas and Pontius Pilate.

Yolanda Adams and Michael W. Smith appear as well, with entertainment correspondent Nischelle Turner providing related reports

as the many participants in the finale wind their way through the city. *** (Not rated: AS)

COMING SOON:

“GHOSTBUSTERS” (Oct. 11): Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon are “who ya gonna call” in this update of the spectre-chasing comedy. (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, P) “ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE” (Oct. 11): In the animated series’ fifth feature, the characters face the possible end of the world; returning voices include Ray Romano and Denis Leary. (PG: AS) “THE LEGEND OF TARZAN” (Oct. 11): The jungleraised hero (Alexander Skargsard) returns to his roots through an enemy’s (Christoph Waltz) ma-

nipulation. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS” (Oct. 18): Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland to help the depressed Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp). (PG: P, V) “INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE” (Oct. 18): Twenty years later, aliens invade Earth again; Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman return, and Liam Hemsworth joins the cast. (PG13: P, V) “LIGHTS OUT” (Oct. 25): A woman (Teresa Palmer) fears her younger brother is facing the same terror that made her question her sanity. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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