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From left, Casey, Revi, Meaghan and Caitlin McMahon are a big part of the roster for St. Xavier University, which is ranked No. 3 in the nation.

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elcome to the spiffy new girls/ women’s basketball special preview section.

We hope to have an informative and entertaining look at the 2015-16 season — a season that should be filled with thrills and spills. Will we have a state champion? Probably not. Will we have a national champion? Maybe. But either way, we should have a lot of fun.

This section has capsule previews, courtesy of Anthony Nasella, plus rosters and schedules of our 10 area high school teams and three colleges. And we will mix in some photos as well.

Next week, we’ll do the same with the boys/men. But for now, here are a few things to whet your appetite for the coming girls season:

school back in 2012.

“A former St. Xavier player, Jennifer Heine, was my AAU coach and she invited me to a couple of open gyms here,” Caitlin said.

“After a few open gyms, coach Hallberg talked to me and we went from there.’’

She helped bring in Meaghan, a junior who recently set a career high with 11 points against Governors State.

“A part of the reason I came here was because Caitlin came here and it was familiar to me,” Meghan said. “And the nursing program was the big reason. A couple of other schools in the conference were interested in me but this was my favorite and had the best nursing program over the other schools I was choosing from.’’

Then the Stagg McMahons got into the act.

“Actually, we all played in the same program and I’ve known them a long time,” Revi, a junior, said. “Casey and I took shooting lessons here on Sundays. When I was younger I would go to those and I always wanted to come here. I didn’t want to go far for college.’’

And neither did Casey, who is a sophomore this season.

“It made it easier to come here because I played with her all my life and it was close to home,” Casey said.

The four are getting more playing time this year but last year the PT was harder to come by. But there were a few minutes at Trinity Christian College when they were in the game at the same time.

“When we checked in it was really funny because you usually give your last name at the scorer’s table,” Caitlin said. “It was like, ‘McMahon, McMahon, McMahon, McMahon.’ ’’

finds 13 freshmen on varsity teams.

Sandburg, Richards and Shepard are the only three teams to go freshman-less.

Mother McAuley, which used freshmen in key roles last year, is keeping the youth movement going with four on its roster — Grace Hayes, Janelle McBeth, Lauren Ramsey and Hannah Swiatek.

Marist has three and Queen of Peace has two.

Chicago Christian is one of four teams with just one, but she has a famous last name.

Ciara Randle El, the daughter of former NFL player Antwaan Randle El, is on the Knights roster.

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

He doesn’t qualify for our preseason Headline Writers All-Name Team, but these players do: Jess Workman (Chicago Christian), Tehya Fortune (Marist), Emma Ruff (Mother McAuley), Kelly Touchie (Oak Lawn), Sydni Tears (Richards) and Sharnita Breeze (Moraine Valley).

I’m already envisioning headlines of “Good Fortune for Marist” or “No Tears for Richards” or “Oak Lawn has the magic Touchie…’’

OK, I’ll stop now.

Good way to start the season

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities McMahon oh, man One of the most interesting rosters from our 13 teams comes from St. Xavier University, which, by the way, is ranked third in the nation among NAIA Division II schools and is eyeing a national championship.

There are four McMahons on the SXU roster — Casey, Meaghan, Caitlin and Revi.

Two — Casey and Revi — are sisters from Palos Park and attended Stagg High School.

The other two — Meaghan and Caitlin — are from Frankfort and attended Lincoln-Way East.

But the two pairs are not related. It’s just a merry coincidence that they are on the same team.

Confusing? Sometimes. Especially when one of them coyly misleads people.

“When I was a freshman, I was always asked, ‘Which one is your sister?’ Casey said.

“They would say, ‘Are you Caitlin’s sister?’ I would just say yes to all of them.’’

I guess legendary coach Bob Hallberg couldn’t get Vince McMahon or Jim McMahon to come to his school for sports, so he did the next best thing.

Caitlin was the first to be recruited to the

Fresh faces A check of the 10 area high school rosters

Chicago Christian’s Ciara Randle El (right), is guarded by senior Maribeth Karnia in a recent practice. Randle El is the daughter of former NFL player Antwaan Randle El and one of 13 freshmen on area rosters.

Good to see her back Last week, Victoria Stavropoulos signed a letter of intent to play at Division I Georgia Southern University and will play her final season at Sandburg after being on the varsity her first three years.

The 6-foot center’s last moments on the court for Sandburg were not fun. She injured her right knee in sectional action against powerful Homewood-Flossmoor.

Sandburg was probably not going to win that game anyway, but the Lincoln-Way West gym was rockin’ and rolling and Sandburg fans were just as loud as the H-F fans and the Eagles were down 12-8 when she left the game with the injury. With her size out of the lineup, it was fairly easy pickings for the Vikings, who went on to win 73-40.

So it’s good to see her back to help the Eagles for another year. They will need the size because H-F is not exactly small this year, boasting players of 6-0, 6-1 and 6-5.

All-name team Stavroploulos’s coach at Georgia Southern is Kip Drown.

The Bobby Bolton Classic at Richards started Wednesday and goes through Saturday.

Chicago Christian and Richards are in the field along with Thornwood, TF South, Eisenhower, Oak Forest and Thornton.

Curie was invited to make it an eight-team tournament but Condors officials let Richards know a few weeks ago their team couldn’t make it.

That was nice of them.

Last year, the Condors let Richards know the first afternoon they weren’t going to make it and Richards played its sophomore team in the opening round.

Games to catch Here are some games to watch, including some rivalry contests that usually provide excitement no matter what the team’s records are: Marist at Whitney Young, Dec. 7; Queen of Peace at Reavis, Dec. 14; Sandburg at Stagg on Jan. 7; Mother McAuley at Marist on Jan. 25; Oak Lawn at Richards on Jan. 28; and Chicago Christian at Shepard on Jan. 30.

Tournaments the bosses won’t let me cover St. Xavier will be at the Florida Cruzin’ Classic in Ft. Lauderdale Dec. 19-20 and Marist is heading to Phoenix for the Nike Tournament of Champions Dec. 18-22.

Victoria Stavropoulos, who signed a letter of intent to Georgia Southern, is back for Sandburg after suffer ng a knee injury in the Eagles’ final game of the season in February.

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74th Year, NO. 47 • 4 Sections

Palos 118 shifts East/West border with little outcry

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor

Photo by Dermot Connolly

World War II veterans Rich Olund, of Palos Park (left), and Albert Korhorn of Worth, celebrated Veterans Day with Palos Heights resident Kathy Lovitt, who treated a group of veterans to breakfast and cake at the McDonald’s, 11050 Southwest Highway in Palos Hills. She spends many mornings and holiday mornings with veterans and friends at the McDonald’s in Palos Hills.

FRIEND TO VETERANS Palos Heights’ Kathy Lovitt keeps company with those who served

By Dermot Connolly Staff reporter

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hen Palos Heights native Kathy Lovitt stopped at the McDonald’s in Palos Hills a few years ago for a short break after a long car ride, little did she know how much a part of her life the gathering place would become.

She thought she was only going in for coffee and bit of relaxation.

But three years later, after befriending the World War II and other veterans who can be found there most mornings, she has made it her mission to bring a little cheer to their lives.

“I saw a lot of older people, sitting alone, and not talking to each other,” she said. So she began to talk to them, and it took off from there, especially when she got talking to the veterans.

On Veterans Day last week, continuing a tradition that began last year, she brought two cakes for the many veterans who drop in, and treated them all to breakfast as well. Even a few who weren’t veterans were included.

Lovitt does the same on Memorial Day, and several other holidays during the year too. These usually include New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July.

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It was textbook.

Accomplished with nary a peep of protest, the Palos School District 118 board of education voted unanimously Tuesday to change the attendance boundary between Palos East and West schools in order to alleviate the widening enrollment imbalance between them starting when students go back to school in August.

What could have been a contentious period of acrimony and organized demonstrations by parents opposed to the transfer of 150 children from Palos East to West since the district administration first publicly recommended the boundary change in early October, ended peacefully in a roll call vote by board members meeting in the Commons of Palos South School to enact the re-map.

“Few issues evoke as much emotional reaction as moving school boundaries,” district Superintendent Anthony Scarsella acknowledged early on in the process. “Redistricting is a topic most school boards and superintendents hope they never have to face.” Scarsella began to see need to address the Palos East/West enrollment gap steadily growing back when he still served as assistant superintendent for business under the late Supt. Dr. Joseph Dubec, he told parents and the school board on Oct. 20.

A small number of Palos East moms, some tearfully, and one dad had spoken out against the boundary change for various reasons of their own children’s and families’ special and other needs at an Oct. 27 open forum held by the school board at Palos East.

Instead of protests or placards,

however, Tuesday’s school board meeting offered congenial pats on the back for organizers of the district’s fourth annual Harvest Fest musical showcase of student talent and the PFA’s hugely successful Boo Bash Halloween celebration before school board member Nadine Scodro moved to approve the implementation of the boundary change, quickly seconded. Scarsella gave a quick summation of his and his administration’s re-map recommendation before board secretary Katie Thomason called the roll.

Noting that the board provided public discussion of the proposed boundary switch at its regular meeting on Oct. 20, that special meeting Oct. 27 at East and again on Nov. 4 at Palos West, Scarsella said board members further discussed it at their fall retreat held last week. Impacted families will be notified of the board’s decision by both email and U.S. mail by today, he added. He then asked whether board members had any final questions.

No questions asked, School Board President John Faustino thanked Scarsella and his administrative team, principals, teachers and fellow board members for their support during what turned out to be a smooth process. “The smoothness is a tremendous reflection of our community,” he said.

“I feel so fortunate to live here.”

Faustino reiterated the view that boundary change is “absolutely needed based on where the numbers [student population at each school] are today.” He vowed that the board will work to “have as smooth a transition as possible” for the Palos East students who will take the bus instead to Palos See PALOS 118, Page 2

Sportsplex pool hopes sunk ‘The discussion of the Sportsplex pool is not ripe yet.’

By Dermot Connolly Staff reporter

The village of Orland Park Sportsplex has a gym, a climbing wall, and weight and fitness rooms, but it won’t be getting a swimming pool any time soon.

But that decision, made for monetary reasons at the Orland Park Village Board’s Parks and Recreation Committee meeting on Monday, was not agreeable to all three committee members.

Trustees Patricia Gira and Daniel Calandriello voted to approve the recommendation from village staff to reject proposals for design services for a splash pad and indoor pool for the village-owned fitness facility at 11351 W. 159th St., while the third committee member, Trustee Kathleen Fenton, cast the dissenting vote.

When Calandriello asked why the plans for a pool in the 90,000-

— Village Manager Paul Grimes sq. ft. facility are being pushed back, Village Manager Paul Grimes said there is no money available to follow through on them.

“The discussion of the Sportsplex pool is not ripe yet,” Grimes said. “We don’t have money in the capital budget for the next year or two. There is no point in getting residents’ hopes up about a pool being built. We just don’t have the funds available right now.”

“We promised the residents that we were going to have a pool there eventually when it opened in 2002,” Fenton responded.

“How can we provide something for everyone?” asked Grimes. He pointed out that there are open swim periods at pools at Sandburg and Andrew high schools, and Lifetime Fitness at 16333 S. LaGrange Road also has a pool.

“We will re-budget the money for the Sportsplex conceptual outline, but it is not ripe yet,” Photo by Jeff Vorva Grimes said.

Assistant Village Manager Joe La Margo said after the meeting that a specific amount of money It was a busy 36-hour period for Sandburg’s IHSA Class 3A state champion boys cross country team. On Sunday had not been set aside for the pool afternoon, they kept their No. 1 ranking in the nation alive by winning the Nike Midwest Regional in Terre Haute, yet. “We hadn’t even brought it and Monday night Sean Torpy (pictured) and the rest of the team met Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin during

From Terre Haute to Orland Park

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a presentation at the Village Board meeting.

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Heights gives Veterans Day honors Veterans

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Photo by Jack Murray

Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz proclaimed Nov. 11 Veterans Day in Palos Heights among his remarks paying tribute to those who served their country by service in the armed forces. Scott Kelly, chairman of the Veterans Commission, stands next to the flag a ter calling the assembly to order.

Photo by Jack Murray

At ease: Participants stand down during remarks from the podium. Veterans and residents alike came to pay their respects to those who wore the uniform to defend our country’s freedom. A sunny, warm day under clear blue skies rewarded their devotion.

“It all evolved in such an interesting way,” she said, explaining that she first noticed how many people were sitting alone, and not talking to each other. So she began to engage them in conversation.

Many of the regular visitors to the McDonald’s are retired veterans, mainly from Korea and Vietnam, but there are a few World War II veterans also.

She has a special connection to veterans through her late father, Clifford Lovitt, a World War II veteran of the Army Air Corps.

He became one of the “Forgotten 500,” when his B-24 plane was shot down over Nazi-occupied Yugoslavia in 1944. He was among those later rescued in a series of secret missions into enemy territory, and their story was not told for many years.

“I didn’t know much about it, because he never talked about it,” she said.

Her father’s wartime legacy is one reason she said she enjoys talking to World War II veterans about their time in the service, and hearing their war stories.

“I think veterans should be recognized year-round,” she said.

Among her friends at McDonald’s, Rich Olund, of Palos Park, an Army veteran of World War II, saw action in France, Holland and Germany. And Albert Korhorn, of Worth, served in the Navy during the war.

Raymond Munoz, 89, of Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood, also served in France during World War II, and during his Veterans Day visit to the McDonald’s proudly showed off the Legion of Honor medal that the French government recently awarded him for his role in helping liberate occupied France from Nazi German forces.

“It makes me feel great that they remembered what we did after 70 years. The people there are so appreciative,” Munoz said, only a few days before the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday.

All three men had their photos taken with Lovitt during the Veterans Day event. From that gathering, Lovitt headed to Palos

Palos 118 Continued from Page 1 West starting next school year.

Citing enrollment projections based on trends over the past 10 years, Scarsella has warned that the disparity between the growing student body of Palos East compared to the shrinking one at Palos West threatened Palos 118’s mission to provide all students equal access to the same quality Photo by Jack Murray education without changing the Semper Fi -- Once a Marine, always a Marine: USMC veterans at the ceremony included Palos Heights Aldermen boundary – and it had to be done Gerald McGovern (4th Ward) and Jack Clifford (2nd Ward), pictured third and fourth from left. quickly by next school year in his estimation.

The kindergarten through 5th grade enrollment at Palos East School in Palos Heights has increased from 674 to 810 students since 2009. During the same period, enrollment at Palos West in Palos Park has declined from 442 students to 365.

That trend will continue relentlessly into the future, according to Scarsella and his administrative team’s enrollment projections, Photo by Dermot Connolly

Past Cmdr. Pahl pays his respects at the Palos Heights Veterans Memorial.

Photo by Jack Murray

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Ed Pahl, past commander of Palos Heights’ VFW Post, now merged with Orland Park, delivers remarks of inspiration during Palos Heights’ Veterans Day program.

Photo by Jack Murray

Steven Westlake, a member of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, is a native of Palos Heights, now living in Willow Springs.

His great-grandfather served in the 95th Illinois Regiment in the Civil War

Sportsplex

Photo by Jack Murray

Lt. Cmdr. Scott Allen, U.S. Navy retired, salutes at the veterans monument after laying a wreath at its base.

He is a former chairman of the Palos Heights veterans Commission.

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Veterans salute and others in attendance bow their heads as a bugler plays “Taps” to conclude Palos Heights’ Veterans Day ceremony.

to the full board yet.”

He and Grimes said that for the time being any available funds would be allocated for needed improvements at Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave., including the outdoor pool and a water park.

“Which we can use for three months out of the year instead of 12,” said Fenton, making the comparison with a possible indoor pool at the Sportsplex.

Following the vote, Nancy Flores, director of recreation for the village, reviewed the market segmentation report and recommendations for Sportsplex, which is a membership-based facility that gets some funding from the village.

“We are for as much self-sufficiency as possible because it is a fee-based program,” said Flores.

For 2014, the facility reported revenue of $1.570 million and expenditures of $1.412 million.

She noted that 86 percent of members come from Orland Park, which is a good number, but said the goal is to increase it to 90 percent.

With the market segmentation study, which compared the membership costs and facilities available at the Sportsplex with those at area park district facilities as well as health clubs, Grimes said the goal was to “establish where we wanted to rank in [in the fitness market].”

Grimes said the Sportsplex could be described as mid-range,

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Lovitt is shown with World War II veteran Raymond Munoz, of Chicago.

He is holding the Legion of Honor medal that the government of France awarded him for his service liberating that country during World War II. She and the vets meet many a morning for coffee, breakfast and camaraderie at McDonald’s.

Heights’ Veterans Day ceremony. She rarely if ever misses a Memorial Day or Veterans Day observance in her hometown.

“Kathy is great,” said John Szostak, of Palos Hills, who served in the Navy in peacetime between the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was sitting with a group of veteran friends, who have been meeting regularly at the restaurant.

“They’re just like family to me there,” she said, noting that many of the men are widowers who just appreciate a smile and friendly hug.

And just like with family, she has put together a thick photo album filled with memories of all the veterans and others she has met along the way at McDonalds. Some of the men have shared photos from their days in the service, including one showing fallen soldiers, among the poems and essays she has written.

Added to the album this year were photos taken when they surprised her with her own cake and flowers on her birthday.

“It is a great thing she is doing

for us. I couldn’t believe she is so generous,” said Joe Moore, a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War who remembers getting a very unfriendly welcome from protesters when his plane landed in San Francisco in 1971.

While she has received some anonymous donations from people who want to help her continue providing breakfasts to the veterans and others, and McDonald’s has given her discounts on the meals, Lovitt said it is not about the money.

“I’m just glad the managers let me do it. People who know me know I just like to spread happiness,” she said, telling how during the summer, she and her husband, Michael, are known to walk through their Old Palos neighborhood with Red Flyer wagon loaded with party refreshments to share with neighbors.

“I don’t want to accept the money because it would change the purpose of it. It’s just who I am and what I like to do. I get a lot out of it, so it is a win-win for everybody,” she said.

confirmed by an independent professional demographer who looked at all the data given to him by the district and reached the same conclusion.

“If we do nothing we will have 800 students at East and West will have under 400 students” for years to come, Scarsella told the board of education on Oct. 20.

The re-map approved Tuesday will transfer some 150 students from Palos East to Palos West by shifting the boundary line between their attendance areas from La Grange Road eastward to 86th Avenue.

The proposed new map transfers all areas west of 86th Avenue from 111th to 131st streets in Palos Park to Palos West. The planned boundary shift also transfers to Palos West areas south of 131st Street in Palos Heights and unincorporated Orland Township. That places all students who live in Palos Heights’ well-heeled Misty Meadows subdivision in Palos West’s attendance area.

In all, the boundary shift will

transfer 72 Palos Hills students, 55 who live in Palos Park and 20 in Palos Heights and Orland south of 131st Street from Palos East to West, according to Chief School Business Official Justin Veihman.

The district provided parents with an exhaustive list of frequently asked questions and answers about the boundary change and kept them updated throughout the process since early October on the district’s website, Palos118. org, which was updated by today to reflect the decision the board made Tuesday.

The district aims for the change “to impact as few families as possible, and keeping siblings intact.”

The district plans open houses, “Buddy Day” visits of transfer students at Palos West and other special activities, so “that no transfer student enters Palos West for the first time” by the time the district holds its annual Back to School picnic on the front lawn of Palos South in late August, Scarsella has said.

which suits the village. “We didn’t want to be like Lifetime Fitness, because we are a public entity, but we don’t want it to be at the low-end either.

Committee members noted that the basic monthly membership fees of $38 for residents and corporate [for employees of local companies and their families] and $43 for non-residents are comparable to competitors such as the Tinley Park District facility.

“Even the places that have pools are charging the same as us or less,” commented Fenton. But it was pointed out that many of them are park district facilities.

Fenton also recommended replacing some of the weightlifting and exercise equipment at the Sportsplex, pointing out that it has been there since it opened.

“Thirteen years is the accepted lifetime of a lot of that equipment,” she said.

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Palos Park honors veterans and hosts luncheon for them

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Kurt D. Dystra delivers remarks during his inauguration as Trinity Christian College’s eighth president.

Trinity Christian College installs Kurt Dykstra as eighth president Hundreds of guests gathered on Nov. 6 to celebrate the inauguration of Kurt D. Dykstra, J.D. as the eighth president of Trinity Christian College.

The inauguration ceremony was held in the AuPhotos by Patt Bailey Palos Park’s Veterans Day remembrance ceremony Wednesday last week was well attended by local dignitaries. ditorium of the Martin and Janet Ozinga Chapel.

U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-3), Ed Stangel from VFW Post 2604, Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, Palos Incoming Chairman of the Board of Trustees Robert Park Mayor John Mahoney and Village Manager Rick Boehm salute during the playing of “America, the Beautiful.” Buikema, J.D. formally invested President Dykstra and presented him with the medallion symbolizing his new role.

Delivering the inaugural address was Dr. James E. Bultman, president emeritus of Hope College.

Dr. Trygve D. Johnson, dean of the chapel of Hope College, offered the commissioning prayer.

Joining Dykstra in the celebration were his wife, Leah, and daughters Juliana and Emma, as well as Board of Trustees members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and many other distinguished guests.

The voices of Trinity’s Concert Choir, directed

by Dr. Helen Van Wyck, the Gospel Choir, directed

by Nicole Saint-Victor ’12, and music from the pipe organ, played by Minkyoo Shin, Ph.D., filled the Auditorium.

The historic and celebratory event was preceded by an inaugural chapel service in which President Dykstra interviewed Dr. George De Jong, the only surviving founder of the college. DeJong recalled the group of visionaries who shared the dream of a Christian college in the Chicago area. The Navajo Hills Golf Course provided the perfect setting for the school and once the land was acquired, work Members of the Orland Palos VFW Post 2604 fi e a volley and provided a bugler to sound “Taps” for Palos Park’s Veterans Day remembrance. This was their third stop for the day, making for a very busy day participating in ceremonies honoring them among America’s military veterans.

The Rev. David Carlton, pastor of Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, lead those attending Palos Park’s Veterans Day luncheon in a much-needed prayer for our country and peace around the world. Lunch was served immediately following the Veterans Day remembrance held on the Village Green.

began to make the dream a reality. After the service, students, faculty, and staff reflected on the interview, recognizing what a rare privilege it is to be able to talk with one of Trinity’s original founders.

“It was really unique to hear from someone who was there when Trinity was first conceived and to see what it has become,” said Ben Hoekstra ’16.

The inauguration provided the perfect start to the college’s first-ever Fall Fest Weekend, a wonderful melding of Family Weekend and Homecoming.

Before beginning his role as the college’s president in July, Dykstra served as mayor of the Holland, Mich., and as the senior vice president and community president of Mercantile Bank of Michigan.

Dykstra earned his bachelor of arts (Magna Cum Laude) at Northwestern College and his Juris Doctor at Marquette University Law School in Milwaukee, Wis., graduating first in class (Summa Cum Laude).

While at Marquette, he also was elected the editor-in-chief of the Marquette Law Review. He is a former judicial law clerk for the Honorable Ann Walsh Bradley of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and practiced law for 15 years at two National Law Journal 250 firms.

Dykstra and his wife of 22 years, Leah, have two daughters, Juliana and Emma-Elisabeth. Leah most recently served as the assistant director of admissions at Hope College.

— Trinity Christian College

Walsh appointed to MWRD

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently appointed David J. Walsh as a commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The appointment fills the vacancy of former Commissioner Patrick Daley Thompson, who was elected earlier this year to serve as alderman of Chicago’s 11th Ward.

Since 2011, Walsh has worked as head of business development The Palos Park club ladies were asked to bake home-

at Mark J. Walsh & Company, a Chicago-based commodities trading advisor.

A resident of the western suburbs, Walsh Walsh was born in Chicago. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in

1985. While there, he served as an elected member of the faculty-student senate.

After graduation, he served three terms as a director of the University of Illinois Alumni Board.

In 2000 he successfully completed the General Management Executive Education program at the Harvard University School of Business in Boston, Mass.

made goodies for the veterans to enjoy after their meal.

Showing a united front are Lucy Crocilla, president of the Palos Park Woman’s Club who was recently named a Senior Citizen of the Year by Congressman Lipinski, and Arlene Adams, active in the Park Garden Guild I, the woman’s club and McCord Gallery & Cultural Center.

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Mother McAuley’s production of “Beauty and the Beast” will run November 19-22. Pictured are cast members Caitlin Hennessy ’16 (standing, from left), Deja Harding ‘16, Colleen Hogan ’17, Tom Jakubczak ’16, Eve Moyar ’17, Pat Burger of the Palos Park Woman’s Club serves luncheon guests comprising veterans, local residents and village Scarlet Wickert ’16, Sarah Aubin ’17; (kneeling, from left) Allison Pater ’16, Amelia Kennedy ’17, Mallory Brandel officia . Jack and Pat’s in Chicago Ridge catered the event, as it does for many gatherings held by the village’s ’17 and Grace Trippiedi ’18. civic organizations.

McAuley musical includes dads’ pasta The Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School Theatre Program will present its annual all-school musical, “Beauty and the Beast,” today, Friday and Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. There will be a show for senior citizens on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 12:15 p.m.

The performance includes Orland Park residents Kara Hynes ’16 as Mrs. Potts, Eve Moyar ’17 and Grace Trippiedi ’17 as “silly girls,” and Brother Rice student Josh Moyar ’19 as a soloist.

Tickets for the show are $12 and are available for purchase at mothermcauley.org.

Two events are set up in conjunction with the performances of “Beauty and the Beast.” All girls in

Members of the Palos Park Woman’s Club and Palos Park Garden Guild I pay a visit the newly installed Blue Star Memorial, which is a tribute to the armed forces that defend the United States of America. Shown are Marie Arrigoni, Theresa Spoo, Carol Bryson, Arlene Adams, Beverly Miller and Janice Marco-Bottger.

grades 6 – 8 are invited to register for the McAuley Backstage Pass. This V.I.P. pass gives students exclusive access to everything happening behindthe-scenes before the performance starts each night.

This free event starts a half hour before the curtain rises, and comes with one ticket per registrant for the show.

The Mother McAuley Fathers’ Club will hold their annual Spaghetti Dinner before the performance on Saturday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. in the McAuley Dining Hall. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for students and free to children five years and younger.

Tickets include an all-you-can-eat spaghetti buffet.

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EDITOR'S CORNER

OPINION

The Regional News

The enemy within

By Jack Murray

Regional News Editor

President Obama sounded so tone deaf as he lectured us on tolerance and derided calls for a moratorium on the acceptance of 10,000 to 65,000 Syrian refugees from that podium in Antalya, Turkey where he was attending the G-20 Summit.

Any chance the leader of the free world might make time for a stop in Paris, to show solidarity with the French nation, a NATO ally, on the way home? He failed to go there in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo terrorist shootings last January.

The governors of more than 20 states have joined the large contingent of Republican presidential hopefuls in asking that the president pause and reconsider allowing in thousands of refugees after a Syrian passport was found on one of the terrorists in last Friday’s attacks on innocents in the City of Light.

Obama called their stance “shameful.”

Frankly, Mr. President, many Americans I talk to have grown very tired of your act long before its present lame duck denouement and most of us here are anxious to see you exit from whence you came, stage Left.

Although I never subscribed to the birther conspiracy theories that held you were not a natural born American citizen, or the hate spewed by your more vociferous enemies that you are anti-Western, anti-American or even a closet Muslim at heart, a growing number of us are let down by the failure of leadership you have displayed against the evil that is ISIS, the Islamic state, that has built up and gained control of vast areas of the Middle East under your watch as president of the United States.

We are told that the Syrian refugees will be vetted by federal security agencies to make sure not one among them [?] is a potential Islamist jihadi terrorist, but really folks, does anybody trust the federal government not to mess that up? Just a few allowances for mistakes could mean a theater full of Americans shot dead by one of these killers masked among the refugees. We have seen enough carnage inflicted by our own homegrown, native born psychos armed with automatic weapons doing that on college campuses, elementary schools, shopping malls and theaters now.

This nation is perhaps one or two domestic jihadi terrorist attacks away from demanding our government impose the strict extra-constitutional measures of a State of Emergency as the president of France has declared after a terrorist group containing some of his nation’s own nationals linked to ISIS donned suicide belts and blew themselves to Hell after murdering and wounding hundreds of unarmed civilians enjoying a fall night in the capital of a once devout country no longer fondly know in these secular times as the Eldest Daughter of the Church.

And it won’t be pretty. Don’t be so sure that a great People will not awake, rise up and demand vengeance on a scale that makes FDR’s rounding up and interning Japanese Americans in holding camps during the early days after the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor look like a Boy Scout Jamboree.

As things stand now, however, the terrorists know that good, old, toothless decadent democracies like France, Britain, others in Western Europe and the USA are too enfeebled by our very own laws and democratic traditions to really fight back and do the things that are necessary to protect our own safety and security. They see our laws and courts in action. They see our governments locked in paralysis. The American Republic is especially vulnerable, having not only a devolved federal system, but a separation of powers between three co-equal branches of government at the national level.

We in our own country have seen “lone wolves” and other attacks the president called workplace violence come and go without significantly impacting the culture. Or have they? see Donald Trump.

But would a few Paris-type terror attacks here change all that? Would they not create a new perceived Enemy Within? We had Red scares in the 1920s and 50s when communists were seen as confederates of the Soviet Union and its implied and direct threat to Western civilization and our American way of life. Although some spied for or sold secrets to their masters in the Kremlin, imagine the wrath they would have faced as a group if some of their number went on killing sprees in crowded cafes or nightclubs. It’s THE likely many more than accused atomic spies Ethel and Julius THE REGIONAL NEWS REGIONAL NEWS Rosenberg would have been put to death as a result. Push us An THEindependent, locally-owned REGIONAL An too independent, locally-owned far andnewspaper youNEWS may find out. community

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FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY

Holiday shopping crime prevention tips From Palos Heights Police Chief George L. Yott Jr. The men and women of the Palos Heights Police Department would like to remind everyone to be vigilant during the approaching holiday season and to take a moment to review the following shopping crime preventions tips. · Always walk and park in well-lit areas. Park close to the entrance of the store, if possible. · Do not talk on a cell phone when walking through parking lots and streets.

Cellular telephone conversations can be a distraction that makes you vulnerable to thieves. A cellular telephone itself can also be a tempting target to thieves. · Do not electronically unlock your vehicle until you are within door opening

distance. This helps stop a thief from getting into the car and waiting to strike when you least expect it. · If you are leaving a store and feel uneasy about entering the parking lot or garage by yourself, stay in the store and ask for an escort to your car. · Do not open your car door for any strangers in a parking lot or garage. If you believe you are in danger, call 911 immediately. · While outside of a store, stick to well-lit, well-traveled streets, walkways and parking areas for both walking and parking. · Do not display large amounts of cash or offer alluring targets for theft such as expensive jewelry or clothing. · Carry a purse or shoulder bag close to your body, not dangling by straps. Put your

wallet in an inside pocket of your coat or front pants pocket. · Always have your car keys in your hand, and ready to use when you reach your car. · If you believe someone is following you, cross the street, switch directions, walk into a store or restaurant. If you are concerned for your welfare, yell for help.

Don’t be embarrassed. Your safety is more important!

Also, if you are a resident of the city of Palos Heights and anticipate traveling during the holiday season, we recommend that you contact the Palos Heights Police Department and have your home placed on a “vacation watch.” While on the vacation watch list, officers check the exterior of your home for damage, or signs of a break-in. Have a safe holiday season!

educate yourself, find a job, and move out.

But it does not happen unless people outside of the neighborhood care about what goes on in these areas.

So the purpose of this letter is to ask all of you the question: What can I do to make a difference? The choices are many.

Volunteer, donate money to food banks and homeless shelters, mentor, tutor, counsel, and pray! You have to walk in their shoes metaphorically to understand their pain, sorrow, fear, and helplessness.

Years ago I adopted a family in the inner city for Christmas. They lived in Cabrini Green. I chose to bring the kids their presents in their apartment. It woke me up to what they battle every day. The elevator was broken and the lights did not work in the stairway. Why? So it was easier to rob the tenants. I entered the apartment that housed a single mom and her four kids.

She worked three jobs and was trying to get her associate’s degree. Her kids were beautiful and so thankful I was there. I stayed for a few hours and gave them their presents. Then I drove home and cried all the back to my safe haven.

Holidays are around the corner. Reach out and make someone’s day a little brighter and hopeful. Give back to our fellow man. God bless and thank you for reading

my letter.

— Brian J. Callahan, Palos Heights

READERS WRITE Where is the outrage!

By now all of us have learned about the tragic killing of yet another black child in Chicago. In this case, the police are suggesting that the child was targeted and executed, as a message to his so-called father and his gang affiliations. Unimaginable.

We have more killings in this city than New York, which is three times the population of Chicago. It is an epidemic of pain and suffering. What can Chicago do?

What can the Police Department do? What can the local community leaders do? Well, most of them stand in front of the cameras and speak the rhetoric that has been spewed out for years. More cops, more schools, more jobs, more, more, more …

The true solution is much more complex.

It involves individuals not groups, organizations, government. It starts at a very young age. It is called Family! If you are a kid who is brought into this world by a single Mother, or a teenager, or a impoverished family; you most likely will be exposed to the violence of your neighborhood.

These children need a concerned parent, mentors, teachers, any adult who can lead them down the right path. There are exceptions to the rule. It is possible to grow up,

Bad call for Veterans Day Dear Editor: Your newspaper on this page shows the American flag and states “This newspaper is dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives, etc.”

Your column last week by Ray Hanania was in bad taste for Veterans Day. I believe in patriotism, I believe that people should love our country, and be proud of our country, and be willing to fight to defend our country. That is how I grew up. This person has a chip on his shoulder about America.

Concerning the VFW, he made that story up. I belong to the VFW, and I am proud to be a member and I doubt that happened.

This column was insensitive, and offensive to all veterans. The big picture here is about American Arab Heritage Month: Don’t take it out on the veterans, Mr. Hanania.

I am a veteran and served in the USMC, anyway.

— William Moran, Palos Heights

As an Illinois taxpayer, you’re on your own Fortunately, my wife is younger than I am. She reminded me this week that I needed to renew the license plate sticker for my car.

Had she not said anything, I would have forgotten. I would be driving down construction-burdened La Grange Road to my consulting offices only to be stopped by a police officer who would pull me over and give me a ticket for having an expired vehicle license plate sticker.

The ticket would be at least $75 (it varies around the state) and there would be a $20 late fee. Assuming I went right away to get the new sticker, that is. I could be stopped several times, ticketed and life would really be bad.

And, if it is a typical day for me, I’d be mouthing off to the police officer who would respond by pulling out his taser and excessively shocking me until I have a heart attack. I’ve seen it happen too often in the news lately.

The cop would be criticized for killing me, and for being racist. I’m not African American, I’m Arab, which is black to white people, white to black people, and invisible to Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who may I remind you again, cancelled the annual Arab Heritage Month that has been a Chicago tradition for 25 years or more.

The point being is when it rains it pours. One problem is always quickly compounded into many others.

RAY HANANIA Secretary of State Jessie White stopped sending reminder notices to motorists to renew their license plate stickers to save the State of Illinois $5.5 million.

It won’t save Illinois taxpayers anything. Illinois is so far in debt that $5.5 million is the equivalent of saving each of the state’s nearly 13 million people a measly – and I stress measly – 42 cents, which isn’t even enough to mail a letter.

Assuming I don’t get tasered -- and my survivors don’t file a discrimination lawsuit against the police (insert the word “taxpayers”) and win $10 million -- I figure 20 percent of the state’s drivers will get tickets.

Is it a coincidence that the state has 5.5 million motorists? Hmmmm! That’s $1 each motorist being saved, and if 20 percent get tickets, that means taxpayers will end up paying $1.1 million in tickets and fines (on average).

(Remember, last week I wrote about how screwed up our schools are so I figured I’d better do the math for you,

although you might want to double check my numbers.)

The point is … are we really saving money?

This is a new trend in our society. I had planned to write about the screwed up Medicare system and Social Security system that requires aging senior citizens to file three months before they reach their 65th birthday. If they don’t, they can be fined or lose benefits, too.

I see a pattern here. That’s because I believe in conspiracies, like the coordinated murder of John F. Kennedy. One idiot and military slacker managed to get off four shots and hit Kennedy in a moving vehicle from a six-story window twice? I doubt it.

No. They take our money and make us responsible for doing the work, not to make us better human beings but to exploit the fundamental flaw in every human.

We get old. We get forgetful. We make mistakes. And we are made to pay for our mistakes.

In the end, we’re not saving money. It’s another way for government to get money out of our pockets.

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

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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Identity thefts reported A 52-year-old Palos Park woman reported being the victim of identity theft at 6:19 p.m. Nov. 4. She told police that the AT&T fraud department had informed her name, date of birth and Social Security number had been used to set up accounts in her name at two addresses in Chicago, including one that ran up a bill of $713.45.

A 58-year-old Palos Park man also reported being a victim of ID theft at 9:25 a.m. Nov. 6. He said he learned someone had filed an unemployment claim in his name with his company, although he is still working, and a payment had been made before the fraud was detected.

Driver charged with no license

Show of solidarity with Paris

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While most shows of solidarity with the victims of last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris were confined to people’s Facebook profile , the owners of Mona Lisa Boutique--sisters Wendy Lundberg (left) and Jill Evans--took it a step further last Saturday by making a “Je Suis un Parisien” banner and posting it in their front window at 12330 S. Harlem Ave. With great-grandparents who immigrated to the U.S. from the Alsace-Lorraine region of eastern France, Lundberg and Evans have visited Paris a number of times over the years and have friends in the City of Light. While the banner may come as no surprise at a clothing and accessories store long known throughout the Southwest Suburbs as an American retailer with a French flai , Lundberg and Evans said they hope their action will inspire others to stand for Paris and a more peaceful and just world.

Orland Park PD first in state to get drone permit from FAA The Orland Park Police Department is the first municipal police department in Illinois to be granted authorization to use a drone, an unmanned aircraft, by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Allowed uses for the Police Department’s planned drone are emergencies, such as hazardous materials threats, and to locate missing persons. The FAA mandates that all public entities obtain a certification of authorization before flying any mission or operation.

“This is an important day for the Orland Park Police Department because they now can use a drone for law enforcement emergencies and to locate missing residents,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin.

“I know that a lot of research and work went into Orland Park getting this certification and we appreciate the time spent on this project.”

The department received a grant from the Region 7 Health Care Coalition to purchase a DGI Phantom III Professional drone.

The Phantom III shoots 4K video at up to 30 frames per second, capturing 12 megapixel photos.

“We are grateful to the Health Care Coalition for providing the funding for Orland Park’s drone,” said Trustee Dan Calandriello, chairman of the Village Board’s Public Safety Committee. “This will help the police department tremendously when they’re looking for fugitives or trying to find missing people.”

The FAA requires that officers complete the private pilot ground school and successfully pass the FAA private pilot written examination in order to fly the drone. The drones may not fly higher than 400 feet as operators monitor the flight patterns for Midway and O’Hare Airports. The FAA is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of any aircraft within the National Airspace System.

“The authorization is a twoyear license that is drone specific,” explained Police Chief Tim McCarthy. “Other agencies have used drones and being able to provide an aerial view has been invaluable in search and rescue situations, tactical, emergency response, hazardous incidents and investigative cases.”

Many small, unmanned aircraft

systems can be transported in the trunk of a patrol car and quickly deployed at an incident. With a hazardous materials incident, a drone can quickly deliver an aerial view of the scene, providing enhanced situational awareness and allowing first responders to develop an effective response while documenting the scene for subsequent investigation.

Orland Park police Lt. Joe Mitchell oversaw the department’s grant and authorization process.

“We began the process last May and are happy that the police department now has its authorization. It was a very involved process to receive the certification,” Mitchell said. “We have six officers currently being trained to operate the department’s drone.”

Reiterating the benefits to the department, the mayor said, “There are many instances in Orland Park where a drone will help police on the ground --- if a child gets lost, if a fugitive takes off on foot or if a disabled resident wanders off. The benefits are endless.”

— Village of Orland Park

Mohummed Ramahi, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with driving without a license or insurance when he was stopped at 11:53 p.m. Nov. 5, in the 8800 block of West 131st Street. He was also cited for having no rear registration plate light, and is due in court on Dec. 10.

Nuisance phone calls received Several nuisance phone calls were reported by a resident of the 9600 block of Wild Cherry Lane, at 2:10 p.m. Nov. 5.

An investigation showed that over the past two days, four calls from Jamaica connected to scams had been received, as well as two others from Dallas and Nevada.

Driver collides with deer A driver of a car was not injured following a collision with a male deer at 4:45 a.m. Nov. 10, in the 12800 block of LaGrange Road.

Police said the deer, severely injured and unable to walk, was euthanized.

Medicine stolen from stores Palos Park police are looking for a man and woman suspected of stealing assorted over-the-counter medications worth a total of $672 from a drugstore in the 13000 block of LaGrange Road, about 3 p.m. Nov. 3.

Store employees discovered the theft and reported it to police on Nov. 4 after being notified of a

similar incident that occurred at another drugstore in Orland Park, at 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Employees of the Palos Park location told police they reviewed surveillance tape showing a man and woman loitering in the medication aisle at 3:02 p.m., before leaving with the woman carrying a large black purse. A couple fitting the same description were seen in the Orland Park store, where medications worth a total of $265 were reported missing. About the same time, an unknown amount of medication was stolen from a nearby drugstore.

The couple were seen leaving in a blue Honda CRV, The man was described as white, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, wearing a flannel short, blue jeans and baseball hat. The woman was described as white, with black hair in a ponytail, and wearing a multicolored tank top and red jeans.

In a separate incident, another retail theft at the Palos Park drugstore was reported at 3:55 p.m. Nov. 9. In that case, police were told a man escaped with a bag of merchandise in a black four-door vehicle. Missing items included several over-the-counter medications for acid reflux and alcohol swabs.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Woman with priors charged with aggravated DUI Orland Park police charged Shannon M. Rodak, 26, of Lockport, with aggravated DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and driving on a suspended license after they stopped her car in the 8600 block of West 159th Street at 2:08 a.m. Nov. 1. Her vehicle was spotted traveling at 52 mph, 12 mph over the posted limit, police said. The DUI charge was made aggravated after police learned of Rodak’s prior DUI convictions, according to the police report. Her car was seized, and she was due at a bond hearing later that day.

Drunken driver strikes roadwork barrels: police Police charged Mokena resident Mark A. Tomaska, 55, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage and operating a motor vehicle with unsafe tires after they curbed his pickup truck near Southmoor Drive and La Grange Road at 12:51 a.m. Oct. 30. Both passenger-side tires were flat, and the vehicle had “struck multiple construction barrels and bent 77 rebar pipes” in the 14100 block of South La Grange Road, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Tomaska is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 2.

Orland man charged with DUI Orland Park resident Terrence E. Kelly, 45, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and making an improper turn after

police found his vehicle stopped just west of 159th Street and Park Station Boulevard at 10:37 a.m.

Oct. 30. Kelly’s car was in a lane closed due to road construction, and several road crew workers told police that the car had almost crashed into one of their tractors. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Kelly was given a court date of Dec. 15 in Bridgeview.

Also charged with DUI Tinley Park resident Adam S. Trumpey, 29, was charged with DUI and possession of a controlled substance after police stopped his SUV at 159th Street and Orlan Brook Drive at 11:57 p.m. Oct. 27. Police said they found a small bag of cocaine in Trumpey’s pants pocket. The vehicle was seized, and Trumpey was due at bond hearing on Oct. 28.

Police charged Ryan J. Feeback, 19, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding, illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and no proof of insurance after they stopped his pickup truck near 144th Place and La Grange Road at 1:25 a.m.

Oct. 21. Police said they found an open bottle of Effen vodka in the bed of the truck, which was towed and impounded. Feeback was given a court date of Dec. 2 in Bridgeview.

Mother charged with endangering child Police charged Lateona R. Boyce, 27, of Chicago, with endangering the life or health after of a child after she allegedly left her daughter in a locked car, with the engine running, for at least 20 minutes while she shopped at a

thrift store in the 7400 block of West 159th Street at about 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30.

Boyce reportedly told police that she was at the store to pick up her daughter’s Halloween costume and left her daughter in the car after the child refused to awaken, according to the police report.

Police did not release the child’s age, but noted that she was young enough to require a child safety seat. As Boyce and her daughter were brought to Orland Park police headquarters, authorities notified the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services of the incident. Boyce was expected to appear in court in Bridgeview last Friday.

Man allegedly drains gasoline onto street Police charged Jeries O. Akkawi, 37, of Orland Park, with violating the village’s “hazardous incident” ordinance after he allegedly admitted pouring gasoline from his parents’ lawnmower, leaf blower and snow blower onto the street in the 11000 block of West Shenandoah Drive at about 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28.

Responding to a citizen complaint about a strong gasoline odor, an Orland Fire Protection District crew treated the spill and then flushed the street with water from a nearby hydrant. Akkawi said he thought pouring the toxic liquid on the street would not be dangerous “due to the recent rain,” according to the police report, which added that OFPD crew members told Akkawi that his actions could have caused an explosion in the sewer system. He was expected to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Nov. 10.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Driver charged with DUI and aggravated speeding Darna Williams, 30, of Markham, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 4:34 a.m. Sunday, in the 6700 block Supplied photo of West College Drive. Police said Williams was also charged with aggravated speeding for driving 74 mph in a 45 mph zone. Williams Regional News Publisher Amy Richards (right) was a recent guest interviewed by Ed McElroy, host of “The Ed McElroy Show,” shown with fellow is due in court on Dec. 30.

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Palos Heights Fire Chief Tim Sarhage and Capt. Steve Hammerstein present an individual unit citation at an awards ceremony last week to the members of Red Shift for their actions at a condominium fi e in April of 2014.

Palos Heights Fire Dist. commends firefighters, staff at awards ceremony The Palos Heights Fire Protection Board of Trustees presented Department Awards on Nov. 10 at the firehouse on Harlem Avenue.

Numerous awards were given for 5, 10, 20, 25 and 30 years of service with both the district and with the paramedic system.

Several unit citations were issued to fire department crews for exemplary actions taken during fire, medical and rescue calls in the district.

Special Department Commendations were issued to District Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Mar-

tin for extraordinary efforts during a dive rescue call last August. A Department Commendation was also presented to the Administrative Assistant, Christine Calich, for her assistance in the administrative area over the last three years.

A Department Award of Merit was issued to Lt. Joseph Levey for his efforts with department training over the last three years.

William Storrs, the secretary of the board of trustees, spoke at the ceremony, and thanked all of the districts staff for the extraordinary efforts they were being recognized

for. As a lifelong resident of Palos Heights, he conveyed his thanks to the men of the District for the excellent service they provide.

Fire Chief Tim Sarhage thanked all of the family members who were in attendance, and conveyed his deep pride in leading such a great group of officers, firefighters and staff who do such a first class job of serving the residents on a daily basis.

Charged with DUI Rosa M. Castelland, 21, of Blue Island, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 1:20 a.m.

Saturday, in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue. She is due in court on Dec. 30.

Charged with drivingwhile license suspended

Marcus R. Gibson, 25, of Matteson, was charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding at 11:32 p.m. Nov. 10, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue.

He is due in court on Dec. 30.

Melvin Dubose Jr., 46, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop at 9:50 p.m. last Thursday, in — Palos Heights Fire Protec- the 6300 block of West College Drive. He is due in court on Dec. 4. tion District

guest Dr. Jennifer Redmond, optometry specialist in Oak Lawn. That show will air at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, and again on Tuesday, Dec. 1, on Comcast Channel 19. McElroy is past national commander of Catholic War Veterans, U.S.A.

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Veterans Day assemblies honor local vets across Orland Dist. 135

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Orland School District 135 students honored veterans in a grand way over two days last week. Many schools Liberty School choir students perform “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” at their Veterans Day Assembly. Students and invited local veterans to attend their assemblies and to be recognized for their service. Here, an Honor Guard staff at Liberty School offered a donation to Honor Flight Chicago, presenting a check for more than $700, along with two boxes of thank you notes and photos that are provided to veterans who take part in an Honor Flight. member shakes the hand of a Park School student after its Veterans Day assembly.

A High Point student gives a local veteran a thank you note that she created in class. At the school assemblies, students and staff honored their family and friends who serve or have served in the military with pictures, moments Orland Junior High students participated in the village’s Veterans Day event, laying a wreath in honor of their family members currently serving in the of silence, poems and essays. Students dressed in red, white and blue, and their patriotic artwork was displayed throughout the hallways and gyms. military.

Cook County Scavenger Sale Notice to Property Owners 2015 Scavenger Sale Schedule and Delinquent Real Estate Tax List

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS This legal notice includes a list of real estate parcels in Cook County on which property taxes for 3 or more years are listed as delinquent and subject to sale as of Tuesday, November 3, 2015.

SPECIAL NOTE: This list may include some properties on which the taxes were paid subsequent to the listʼs preparation. It is the property ownerʼs responsibility to verify the current status of payment.

Under Illinois law, properties having delinquent real estate taxes on 3 or more years must be offered for sale by the Cook County Treasurerʼs Office. IF YOUR PROPERTY IS LISTED IN THIS NOTICE FOR SALE OF DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAXES, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO TAKE ACTION SO THAT YOUR TAXES ARE NOT SOLD. CONTACT THE COOK COUNTY CLERKʼS OFFICE at 118 NORTH CLARK – ROOM 434, TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NECESSARY IN ORDER TO MAKE PAYMENT. The Scavenger Sale is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 28, 2015. The sale of taxes will result in a lien against the property that will add, at a minimum, hundreds of dollars in fees to the amount currently due. Sale of the tax and subsequent failure by the owner to redeem (pay) may result in the ownerʼs loss of legal title to the property.

For information on the Scavenger Sale please visit our website at www.cookcountytreasurer.com.

LEGAL NOTICE

2015 Scavenger Sale Schedule

THE SCAVENGER SALE BEGINS ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2015 AT 8:00 A.M. THE SALE WILL RUN UNTIL 3:00 P.M. EACH SCHEDULED DAY. DAILY HOURS MAY BE EXTENDED AS NEEDED. TAX BUYER REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN NOVEMBER 20 AND DECEMBER 18, 2015. FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.COOKCOUNTYTREASURER.COM OR CONTACT THE TREASURERʼS OFFICE.

SALE DATE

December 28, 2015 December 29, 2015

VOLUMES

001-016 017-072

December 30, 2015

073-198

December 31, 2015 January 4, 2016

199-217 218-292

January 5, 2016 January 6, 2016 January 7, 2016

293-425 426-464 465-601

TOWNSHIPS

Barrington, Berwyn, Bloom Bloom, Bremen, Calumet, Cicero, Elk Grove, Evanston, Hanover, Lemont, Leyden Lyons, Maine, New Trier, Niles, Northfield, Norwood Park, Oak Park, Orland, Palatine, Palos, Proviso, Rich, River Forest, Riverside, Schaumburg, Stickney, Thornton Thornton Thornton, Wheeling, Worth, Hyde Park Hyde Park, Jefferson, Lake Lake Lake, Lake View, North Chicago, Rogers Park, South Chicago, West Chicago

COOK COUNTY DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE TAX LIST OFFICE OF THE COOK COUNTY TREASURER AND EX-OFFICIO COUNTY COLLECTOR OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Advertisement and Notice by Collector of Cook County of Application for Judgment and Order of Sale of Lands and Lots upon which All or a Part of the General Taxes for 3 or More Years are Delinquent, as provided by law.

COUNTY OF COOK, STATE OF ILLINOIS November 18 – November 19, 2015.

NOTICE is hereby given that the said Collector of Cook County, Illinois, will apply to the County Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, for judgment against all lands and lots hereinafter described as being parcels upon which 3 or more years of general real estate taxes remain due and unpaid along with interest and costs, and for an order of sale of said lands and lots in accordance with law. Final entry of said order will be sought on Wednesday, December 23, 2015.

NOTICE is further given that in the event an order of sale is entered as provided above, on the 28th day of December, 2015, at the hour of 8:00 a.m., all said lands and lots hereinafter described for sale for which an order shall have been made, will be exposed to public sale at 69 W. Washington Street Lower Level Conference Room B, in Chicago, Illinois, for the amount of taxes, interest, and costs due thereon, respectively.

The following is a list of delinquent properties in Cook County upon which the general taxes or any part thereof for 3 or more years remain due and unpaid; the name(s) of the owners, if known; the property location; the total amount due thereon; and the years for which the taxes

are due.

Please note, where an “E” indicator appears immediately before a PIN in the column marked “CUR”, the real estate corresponding to said PIN may currently not be subject to taxation or may currently be owned by a governmental agency whose interest in the property may not be defeated by a tax deed. Where an asterisk appears immediately before a PIN in the column marked “CUR”, the real estate corresponding to said PIN may have been sold at a previous sale of delinquent taxes.

In lieu of a legal description, each parcel of land or lot is designated by a Property Index Number (PIN). Comparison of the 14-digit PIN with the legal description of any parcel may be made by referring to records that are maintained in the various Cook County offices.

The delinquent taxes on the parcels offered for sale are described solely by their Property Index Number (PIN), and NOT the common street address. Street addresses and classifications of the property listed on the sale list as of the date of sale are not guaranteed to be accurate. The Treasurer’s Office does not guarantee or assume responsibility of any kind, implied or otherwise, as to the accuracy of street addresses or property classifications, or as to the legal status or physical condition of the properties. It is the responsibility of each tax buyer to perform proper research to determine the property location, classification, nature, and condition of any property or improvements prior to the sale. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. With respect to parcels bearing an “E” (currently exempt) indicator, tax purchasers are encouraged to further investigate the taxable status of such a parcel before purchasing the delinquent taxes at the sale. When the tax sale of a currently exempt parcel is vacated, the final result may be a refund without interest.

NO TAX BUYER IS ELIGIBLE TO OBTAIN A TAX DEED FOR ANY PROPERTY OWNED BY A UNIT OF GOVERNMENT. IF AND WHEN THE TAX SALE OF SUCH PROPERTY IS VACATED, THE RESULT MAY BE A REFUND WITHOUT INTEREST.

TOWNSHIP OF PALOS TAXPAYER NAME PROPERTY ADDRESS JOHN LAFLAMBOY 8900 S 77TH HAWK CONSTRUCTION INC 9028 S 76TH NICOLO MANCUSO 7604 W 91ST GENERAL DEVELOPMENT 7848 W 87TH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT 7850 W 87TH GENERAL DEVELOPMENT 7852 W 87TH FRANK DE LUGACH 7859 87TH STATE BK OF CNTRYSIDE 7808 W 88TH TAXPAYER OF 9130 S 76TH L M YOUNG 9136 S 76TH BERGQUEST INC 9202 S 76TH

VOL CUR REAL ESTATE INDEX CLASS FROM YEAR TO YEAR 151 23-01-104-004-0000 5-90 00 13 151 23-01-106-011-0000 1-00 10 13 151 23-01-106-014-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-01-111-036-0000 1-00 10 13 151 23-01-111-040-0000 1-00 10 13 151 23-01-111-041-0000 1-00 10 13 151 23-01-114-001-0000 1-00 95 13 151 * 23-01-114-009-0000 2-12 09 12 151 23-01-300-016-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-01-300-022-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-01-301-008-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-01-301-009-0000 0-00 01 04 JANICE HERR 9230 77TH 151 23-01-311-020-0000 1-00 95 99 TAXPAYER OF 9510 S HARLEM 151 23-01-414-001-0000 1-00 95 13 MIDWEST PARTNERS 9111 S FALCON RIDGE 151 23-01-421-006-0000 1-00 03 13 ABDALLAH GHAZAWNEH 9120 BELOIT 151 23-01-421-014-0000 1-00 05 13 AMIRA M DADA 9104 BELOIT 151 23-01-421-027-0000 1-00 00 13 TAXPAYER OF 9114 BELOIT 151 23-01-421-033-0000 1-00 99 13 TAXPAYER OF 9017 87TH 151 23-02-106-020-0000 1-00 95 13 TAXPAYER OF 0 151 23-02-203-013-0000 1-00 95 13 V CAINKAR HICKORYHILLS 9417 S 88TH 151 23-02-302-077-0000 1-00 95 13 JOSEPHINE GUNIA 9700 KEAN 151 23-02-303-073-0000 1-00 95 13 TAXPAYER OF 9350 S 85TH 151 23-02-303-084-0000 1-00 95 13 ROBERT M KROON 8516 W 95TH 151 23-02-303-102-0000 2-90 95 13 CTLTC 5041810 9427 KEAN 151 * 23-03-400-030-0000 1-00 08 13 WISEMAN HUGHES CON CO 9001 W 92ND 151 23-03-412-024-0000 1-00 95 13 TAXPAYER OF 9066 S ARCHER 151 23-05-201-051-0000 1-00 11 13 MARK E. HANSON 8741 WILLOW 151 23-05-201-108-0000 1-00 07 13 DELL CORP 5 CINNAMON CREEK 151 23-10-200-016-0000 1-00 95 13 HARTZ CONSTRUCTION CO 9131 DEL PRADO 151 23-10-200-027-0000 1-00 95 13 TAX PAYER OF 9724 S MAPLE CREST 151 23-10-208-025-0000 1-00 05 13 PUBLIC SAVS & LN-SM 12 0 151 23-11-100-011-0000 2-41 95 13 RUSSELL SPATARO 9959 S 81ST 151 23-11-401-135-0000 1-00 09 13 GUS DELIGIANNIS 7800 W 95TH 151 23-12-100-052-0000 1-00 95 13 N D MGMT CO 7750 W 99TH 151 23-12-102-039-0000 5-93 09 13 N D MGMT CO 7744 W 99TH 151 23-12-102-040-0000 5-93 09 13 N D MGMT CO 7738 W 99TH 151 23-12-102-041-0000 5-93 09 13 N D MGMT CO 7720 W 99TH 151 23-12-102-042-0000 5-93 09 13 AZULAY,HORN,& SEIDEN 10005 S ROBERTS 151 23-12-304-033-1003 5-99 03 13 HAWK REALCO LLC 10264 S HARLEM 151 23-12-400-048-0000 5-90 08 13 INTEGRATED GROUP 7520 W 103RD 151 23-12-400-088-0000 5-90 09 13 R & W SCHROEDER 7350 W 107TH 151 23-13-201-002-0000 5-93 97 00 SKIRP CONSTRUCTION 7701 W 107TH 151 23-13-300-030-0000 1-00 00 13 KEN DEVRIES 7938 W 108TH 151 23-13-300-071-0000 1-00 07 13 TAXPAYER OF 7430 W 111TH 151 23-13-404-025-0000 1-00 95 13 TAXPAYER OF 11026 S OKETO 151 23-13-404-027-0000 1-00 02 13 INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT 8755 W DARTMOUTH 151 23-14-116-001-0000 2-41 95 08 INNER CITY DEVELOPMENT 8755 W DARTMOUTH 151 23-14-116-002-0000 1-00 95 13 QCD FINANCIAL LLC 11050 S ROBERTS 151 23-14-400-039-0000 5-97 11 13 TAXPAYER OF 0 151 23-14-402-041-0000 1-00 95 13

TAX AMOUNT 23,260.32 2,100.35 1,145.47 1,224.49 20,119.82 9,976.68 2,996.83 42,264.23 5,877.05 836.59 1,160.80 66.55 2,171.35 43,919.16 13,421.59 676.62 2,006.49 857.10 8,314.99 5,149.68 37,058.25 18,099.11 50,808.01 4,346.56 82,707.74 4,635.88 2,800.42 17,393.96 2,052.28 4,384.97 35,752.70 1,565.83 8,994.90 1,954.13 223,668.69 294,702.72 301,718.38 212,136.56 93,451.37 3,974.64 42,465.39 13,683.35 62,683.77 17,722.65 5,257.57 1,460.29 1,615.96 15,699.24 147,230.50 26,019.30

INTEREST 30,321.45 860.47 1,452.98 501.57 8,241.50 4,086.65 3,144.10 25,419.64 7,978.68 1,043.01 1,512.63 99.67 4,720.89 48,544.46 9,506.32 460.24 1,732.73 733.47 7,291.53 6,374.51 34,819.61 21,957.22 52,334.61 5,813.62 44,643.73 5,613.27 997.29 10,611.55 3,974.40 8,139.93 26,994.93 2,409.96 5,093.11 2,263.63 103,665.85 137,818.78 139,156.92 99,606.63 56,703.03 2,098.17 18,780.44 27,311.95 54,283.09 11,071.20 5,975.75 1,129.43 2,914.35 20,056.14 52,466.24 32,330.69

TOTAL 53,581.77 2,960.82 2,598.45 1,726.06 28,361.32 14,063.33 6,140.93 67,683.87 13,855.73 1,879.60 2,673.43 166.22 6,892.24 92,463.62 22,927.91 1,136.86 3,739.22 1,590.57 15,606.52 11,524.19 71,877.86 40,056.33 103,142.62 10,160.18 127,351.47 10,249.15 3,797.71 28,005.51 6,026.68 12,524.90 62,747.63 3,975.79 14,088.01 4,217.76 327,334.54 432,521.50 440,875.30 311,743.19 150,154.40 6,072.81 61,245.83 40,995.30 116,966.86 28,793.85 11,233.32 2,589.72 4,530.31 35,755.38 199,696.74 58,349.99

TAXPAYER NAME TAXPAYER OF ST BK CNTRYSIDE #198 ST BK CNTRYSIDE #198 CURRENT OWNER HIDDEN LAKE CONDO ASSN SHIRLEY TIRADO GEORGE ECK ROBERT TALLON ROBIN DEVELOPMENT CO ANN CROCKETT INDEPENDENT TR CRP#324 TAXPAYER OF TAXPAYER OF DAXIN MEI & WEIHONG WU DAXIN MEI & WEIHONG WU CURRENT OWNER OF RONALD DES LAURIER RONALD DES LAURIER CURRENT OWNER K KELLEY & T HAHN ROBERT PARKER ROBERT PARKER ARTHUR ADAMS ARTHUR ADAMS ARTHUR ADAMS ARTHUR ADAMS SHADOW RIDGE SIG TAXPAYER OF GALLAGHER & HENRY GALLAGHER & HENRY GALLAGHER & HENRY GALLAGHER & HENRY GALLAGHER & HENRY GALLAGHER & HENRY V LAND CORPORATION HIDDDEN ACRES LLC JAB DEVELOPMENT INC GEORGE DE VRIES GALLAGHER & HENRY RM MAS EVERGREEN S & L ASSOC

PROPERTY ADDRESS 10743 MEADOW 10980 S 84TH 10933 S 84TH 50 LUCAS 50 LUCAS 11110 HERITAGE 0 11120 O GORMAN 12600 HARLEM 8234 CHESTNUT 8301 W 111TH 8520 W 115TH 7221 W 111TH 11318 S HARLEM 11318 S HARLEM 7540 W COLLEGE 12420 MCCARTHY 12420 MCCARTHY 8202 W 123RD 8312 123RD 8115 123RD 8115 123RD 9601 WILD CHERRY 9680 W 127TH 9780 W 127TH 9606 W 127TH 133 FOREST EDGE 8 PARTRIDGE 12800 108TH 12801 108TH 12700 S 106TH 12701 S 106TH 12801 S 106TH 13350 BRITTANY 9590 W SOUTH MOOR 8400 W 129TH 8627 PENNY 7601 BEVERLY 13319 MISTY MEADOW 13125 MEADOWLARK 13051 S CYPRESS

VOL CUR REAL ESTATE INDEX CLASS FROM YEAR TO YEAR 151 23-14-405-012-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-14-410-005-0000 1-00 95 13 151 23-14-412-002-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-22-200-082-1051 1-00 06 13 152 23-22-200-082-1052 1-00 95 13 152 23-22-200-083-0000 1-90 03 13 152 23-22-200-084-0000 1-90 95 13 152 23-23-100-024-0000 2-90 95 13 152 * 23-23-100-029-0000 2-90 95 13 152 23-23-200-021-1091 2-99 07 10 152 23-23-200-024-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-23-301-009-0000 1-00 02 07 152 23-24-204-001-0000 5-90 96 13 152 23-24-211-027-0000 5-17 05 13 152 23-24-211-028-0000 5-90 05 13 152 23-24-405-105-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-25-300-089-0000 1-00 00 13 152 23-25-300-090-0000 1-00 00 13 152 23-26-201-124-0000 1-00 98 13 152 * 23-26-208-007-0000 1-00 09 11 152 23-26-403-001-0000 1-00 06 13 152 23-26-403-002-0000 1-00 08 13 152 23-28-404-007-0000 1-00 10 13 152 23-28-404-012-0000 1-00 09 13 152 23-28-404-013-0000 1-00 09 13 152 23-28-404-014-0000 1-00 09 13 152 23-30-204-017-0000 1-00 05 13 152 23-31-202-020-0000 1-00 95 04 152 23-32-102-012-0000 1-00 96 13 152 23-32-200-017-0000 1-00 96 13 152 23-32-200-018-0000 1-00 96 13 152 23-32-201-023-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-32-201-024-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-32-408-021-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-34-302-022-0000 5-90 09 13 152 23-35-104-079-0000 1-00 10 13 152 23-35-105-036-0000 1-00 07 13 152 23-35-313-018-0000 1-00 04 13 152 23-35-403-033-0000 1-00 96 13 152 23-35-414-007-0000 1-00 95 13 152 23-36-116-015-0000 1-00 95 13

TAX AMOUNT 9,435.38 28,722.98 11,725.33 18,799.23 32,878.25 3,597.44 2,565.42 19,668.83 62,475.74 10,632.68 4,136.60 1,758.60 89,848.90 83,239.86 11,682.96 10,923.82 12,156.77 12,143.63 11,323.29 8,534.50 29,620.18 2,020.53 13,838.87 1,343.92 2,133.56 878.20 119,507.82 290.59 260,423.72 517,684.26 494,940.40 42,030.42 133,318.74 29,448.97 49,778.91 24,003.35 549.55 818.02 8,127.29 1,763.68 10,587.48

INTEREST 6,856.08 28,066.17 15,158.72 11,851.42 38,215.43 2,609.01 3,113.33 23,512.90 91,136.49 8,263.63 5,450.72 2,156.02 73,615.90 43,366.09 4,835.49 15,715.14 11,048.95 10,662.68 11,195.94 5,428.63 22,421.87 1,592.90 6,717.47 561.94 1,035.72 348.69 79,606.83 533.86 269,800.69 474,707.63 454,032.91 42,094.22 124,881.93 38,150.23 21,354.04 9,826.35 301.92 624.27 9,646.54 2,434.81 12,814.81

TOTAL 16,291.46 56,789.15 26,884.05 30,650.65 71,093.68 6,206.45 5,678.75 43,181.73 153,612.23 18,896.31 9,587.32 3,914.62 163,464.80 126,605.95 16,518.45 26,638.96 23,205.72 22,806.31 22,519.23 13,963.13 52,042.05 3,613.43 20,556.34 1,905.86 3,169.28 1,226.89 199,114.65 824.45 530,224.41 992,391.89 948,973.31 84,124.64 258,200.67 67,599.20 71,132.95 33,829.70 851.47 1,442.29 17,773.83 4,198.49 23,402.29

Published by order of

MARIA PAPPAS

County Collector of Cook County, Illinois

COMMUNITY NEWS

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World War II Navy veteran John Blake, who served on destroyer, was honored by his granddaughter, Palos South Psychologist Katie Djikas, and his great-grandson Billy Djikas, a Palos South 8th-th grader at the school’s Veterans Day ceremony.

Palos South marks Veterans Day All due honors at Independence

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Shepard High School’s USAF JROTC provided the color guard at Independence Junior High School’s Veterans Day ceremony last week. Independence student council President Ellie McGovern is show leading the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance. In the background, Scott Kelly, a Shepard dad and U.S. Navy veteran, salutes. His son, Mark, recently graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy. Kelly serves as president of the Palos Heights Veterans Association.

More than 40 servicemen and women were honored at Palos South Middle School’s annual Veterans Day Assembly last week.

The service pays tribute to the parents, grandparents, and other family members and friends of the students and staff of Palos School District 118 who have served the country.

Organized and planned by Palos South’s Student Council, the program included the placing of the POW/MIA flag, remarks from student council officers and Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz.

Veterans were recognized individually by students and presented with small mementos of gratitude.

The Palos South Performing Arts Ensemble sang “God Bless the USA,” and honorees also stood to be recognized as the Cardinal Symphonic Band played musical tributes to each of the service sets.

Presiding over the ceremony in his 14th year was longtime Palos resident Lt. Cmdr. Scott Allen, U.S. Navy retired, whose three children are graduates of Palos 118. “I’ve been attending these types of events for 30 plus years

and this is by far the most extravagant and best-run event at any school I’ve ever been to,” Allen told the crowd. “Thank you for taking the time to honor America’s servicemen and women.”

Palos VFW Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest winners Nicholas Skweres, Ella McDevitt, and Daniel Clough read their winning essays on “What Freedom Means to Me.” At the conclusion of the ceremony, trumpeters Luke Christy and Gianna Hurley performed “Taps.”

— Palos School District 118

COMMUNITY NOTES Palos Symphony Fr. Stanley Rudki Heritage Christmas Concert

A Father Stanley R. Rudcki Heritage Christmas Concert featuring the Palos Symphony Orchestra with Patrick J. Mooney as conductor will be given at 3:30 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 29, at St. Alexander

Parish Center, in Palos Heights. It is a free concert, but a free-will offering will be gladly appreciated.

Christmas Tea A Christmas Tea sponsored by the Palos Park Woman’s Club will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Palos Park Kaptur Center,

8999 West 123rd St. The tea includes delicious creations by Hummingbird Cakery.

Entertainment is to be provided

by MaryAnn Burkhalter. A raffle, with prizes will be held to end the day. Call Lucy Crocilla at 448-3253, or Marie Arrigoni at 480-4103 to order your tickets.

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Chicago Christian pays tribute to veterans

Chicago Christian High School Superintendent Joel Satterly is shown with keynote speaker the Rev. Reverend Robert Geaschel, a retired Army chaplain, and his wife, Michele, at the school’s Veterans Day program. Veterans were invited to the school for a continental breakfast and fellowship before a program of military songs by the Chicago Christian band, and tributes to current military members by guidance counselor Cristin Lenters and Chicago Christian students Keysean Bonds, Madelyn Cruz and Bridget Cusack in the auditorium at the school in Palos Heights.

Rep. Lipinski offers fairs SENIOR NOTES for veterans and seniors

Palos SD 118 to host Senior Holiday Breakfast

U.S. Rep Dan Lipinski will hold a Veterans Fair this Friday, from 10 a.m. – noon, at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.

He will offer a Senior Fair Monday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. – noon, at The Sabre Room, 8900 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills.

At the Veterans Fair, Lipinski’s staff will be joined by Veterans Affairs officials and other organizations to assist with a variety of issues, including military personnel and medical records, veterans’ claims and benefits, medals earned but not received, VA Hospital bill-

ing, placement in VA homes, and GI Bill information.

The Senior Fairs will give district residents an opportunity to get assistance with a variety of issues from the Congressman’s expert staff, as well as local organizations, agencies, and businesses that provide services to seniors.

Constituents with questions or concerns who are unable to make it to any of these events are encouraged to call or stop by one of Congressman Lipinski’s offices, located in Chicago, Lockport, Oak Lawn, and Orland Park. For more information, call 773-948-6223.

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS Vegas Night benefit for Ronald McDonald House® Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children’s Hospital will host the 5th Annual “Vegas Night” fundraiser this Saturday, starting at 7 p.m., at 115 Bourbon St. in Merrionette Park.

Proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children’s Hospital, which provides a ‘home away from home’ for up to 16 families of critically ill children just steps away from

their child’s hospital bedside.

Casino games will include black jack, poker, roulette and craps, split-the-pot; raffle prizes, silent auction. Each ticket purchased includes gaming chips, heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar. In addition to the fun on the casino floor, guests will also enjoy live music

by Chicago’s Sean and Charlie.

Ticket donations to enter the event are $65 per person when purchased in advance at RonaldHouseChicago.org/VegasNight, or $75 per person at the door.

SCHOOL NOTES Chicago Christian High School offers student Shadow Days Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights will host a series of “special” Shadow Days in the next few weeks. On Friday, Dec. 4, Chicago Christian will host an Athletic Shadow Day for students interested in its athletic programs.

Students are allowed to shadow

Chicago Christian High School any day of the year, but these special Shadow Days are a great way to spend a day at Chicago Christian and observe some of our various programs. Students can register for a Shadow Day online by visiting the website at swchristian.org/admissions and click on the Shadow Program tab, or you can call Wilma at 388-7656.

Palos School District 118 is set to host their fourth annual Senior Holiday Breakfast on Dec. 3, from 9 to 10:30 a.m., at Palos South Middle School, 13100 S. 82nd Ave. in Palos Park.

Senior members of the Palos community are invited to kick off the holiday season at Palos South Middle School for a complimentary breakfast and entertainment by the Palos South Red Jazz Band and Performing Arts Ensemble.

R.S.V.P. attendance by Nov. 23; call 448-4800, or email ksheahan@ palos118.org. Space is limited.

Worth Township holiday luncheon Worth Township has extended an invitation to Worth Township Seniors to attend a Senior Holiday Luncheon and musical program on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The lunch and program begin at 11:30 a.m. and finish at approximately 2 p.m.

Lunch will be catered by Fox’s Restaurant in Oak Lawn. Entertainment will be provided by the Madrigal Singers from Evergreen Park High School.

Worth Township is at 11601 S. Pulaski in Alsip. For additional information call 371-2900 or stop by the Clerk’s Office at the above address. The cost for the luncheon is $15 and payment must be made

by Thursday, Dec. 3. (If the reservation is cancelled, no refunds can be provided.)

Remember, reservation and payment ($15) is due by Thursday, December 3, 2015. For those who are interested, there will be a $10 Grab Bag Exchange. If you bring a wrapped gift you will get a wrapped gift. The Grab Bag is optional. Come and join the group for a good meal and a wonderful performance to enrich your holidays.

The Swallow Cliff Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 1 p.m. this Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The speaker will be a member of the Illinois National Guard who recently returned from a tour of duty in Kuwait. Prospective members and guests are welcome to attend. For more, email the chapter at swallowcliffdar@gmail.com.

Civil War Roundtable Rob Girardi will discuss General Warren at Petersburg-Five Forks at the South Suburban Civil War Roundtable meeting at 7 p.m. today (Thursday)

at Smokey Barque, 20 Kansas St. in Frankfort. If joining the group for dinner, arrive at 5:30 p.m.

A Loyola University history graduate, Girardi has authored or edited 10 books. His latest, due out in February, is “The Soldiers’ General: Major General Gouverneur K. Warren and the Civil War.”

Palos Heights Garden Club The Heights Garden Club will meet Monday, Nov. 23, at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights.

The meeting starts at 7 p.m., following fellowship and hospitality at 6:30. Speaker Nancy Kuhajda will entertain questions after her comical gardening presentation. Guest fee is $5.

LIBRARY NOTES Board Game Night (for adults) at Orland The Orland Park Public Library offers a monthly board game night one Friday of the month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting this Friday.

Cost is free.

The library provides a spacious gaming area as well as a wide array of games including classics like Clue, Monopoly, Chinese checkers, and Scrabble, party games such as Apples to Apples and Mad Gab, and strategy favorites such as Settlers of Catan and Power Grid. Attendees are encouraged to bring in their own favorites or to try something new from the library’s collection.

Gamers should meet in Orland Park Public Library, Room 104.

The library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave.

Heights library upcoming events Thanksgiving Holiday closings – The Palos Heights Library will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25, and will remain closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. Regular library hours resume at 9 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 27.

Thursday @ the Movies – The Water Diviner – today (Thursday). Show times at 10 a.m. (w/ subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Russell Crowe directs and stars in this award-winning movie of a father’s search for his sons after they fought in the Battle of Gallipoli. Runtime 111 minutes.

The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.

Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Contact the library to register for these programs at 708448-1473 or visit the website at palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

Registration has begun for Orland Park Public Library’s Gingerbread in a Jar crafting event to be held Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m.

Participants will enjoy hot chocolate and socialize while assembling the ingredients for gingerbread cookies in a trendy mason jar. After all the ingredients have been added crafters are provided with decorations to make jars really look like presents. Crafters will also make a homemade card.

Space is limited, so register soon at the library’s website orlandparklibrary.org. The library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave.

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Bladder trouble common in cats JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

Dear Dr. Fleming, My sister’s 4-year-old cat Simba strains a lot when she urinates and sometimes there is blood. I have been watching her for the past month and took her to a vet who put her on antibiotics but she still has problems off and on. My sister told me that she has done this off and on for at least a year.

Is there anything else I can do?

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— Martha, Oak Lawn Meet Cathy and Nora from Orland Park. These two are going to be good buddies for a long time.

Dear Martha, With a long duration like this it is possible that Simba has chronic cystitis or inflammation of the lining of the bladder.

This is a common condition in young to middle-aged cats. The term feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) refers to any condition that causes inflammation of the bladder in cats. It is not a specific disease. For a cat like Simba further testing is necessary to see if an underlying cause can be identified.

Radiographs can detect bladder stones which account for about 15 percent of cystitis causes in cats.

Bladder infections are uncommon in cats and account for 1-3 percent of the cases of cystitis. Bladder cancer, inflamed polyps and ectopic ureters account for fewer than 10 percent of the cases. In more than 50 percent of the cases no cause can ever be found and the condition is termed feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). FLUTD is now the preferred term.

Common signs include straining to urinate, apparent pain upon

urination, urinating small volumes frequently, frequent trips to the litter box, urinating outside the litter box and blood in the urine.

In males the debris associated with the cystitis can obstruct the urethra causes a bladder blockage and death.

Some of the first tests your vet may recommend Martha are a urinalysis, an X-ray of the bladder for stones, a culture of the urine for bacteria and some blood tests.

If all of those tests are negative then an ultrasound of the urinary tract should be performed. Other tests include cystoscopy (a scoping of bladder with a tiny fiberoptic viewing scope) and positive contrast dye studies of the bladder.

If after all of these tests if a cause cannot be found both you and the veterinarian can share your frustration over a pint of ale and try some general treatment options.

First get the kitty off of dry food and onto moist wet food. Wet food is 75 percent water and the higher fluid flow through the bladder can be beneficial. Water fountain bowls to entice more water intake

have been used. Cats have very high urine specific gravities (often as high as 1.050) and reducing their SpG down to the 1.030 range (making the urine more dilute) is very beneficial.

Enriching the cat’s environment also helps decrease the frequency of attacks (more tips can be found at www.indoorcatinitiative.com).

Pain medications such as buprinorphine can help. Amitriptylline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that helps relax the bladder and may help in longterm treatment. It does not help if just used for a short time off and on. Feline phermones (plug in scent diffusers) such as Feliway may help some cats. Some cats respond well to anti-inflammatories. Many clinicians have the owners administer powdered glucosamine supplements on the cat’s food to help ensure a more normal bladder lining.

Camaraderie and remembrance

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Sharing war stories and camaraderie over breakfast on Veterans Day at McDonald’s, 11050 Southwest Highway in Palos Hills, are John and Vernice Szostak, of Palos Hills, Henry Targosz, of Palos Hills, Ralph Fisher, of Palos Heights, Russell Schaefer, of Palos Heights and Bill R. Kot, of Palos Hills. In honor of the day, the group of veterans who meet regularly at the restaurant were treated to breakfast by Kathy Lovitt, of Palos Heights, before she had to leave to attend Palos Heights’ Veterans Day remembrance ceremony at 11 a.m. (See story on Page One).

HEALTH BEAT Blood pressure screenings for Orland Twp. residents Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., will give free blood pressure screenings from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. this Friday. No appointment is necessary. For more, call 403-4222.

Cholesterol screenings Palos Township Health Service will offer cholesterol screenings on Monday, Nov. 23, from 8:30 a.m. to noon, at the Health Service, 10802 S. Roberts

Road in Palos Hills.

The total cholesterol screening gives the total value for $15 for township residents and $20 for those outside of Palos Township. HA1C reflects the average blood sugar levels over the previous 2-3 months, which is very useful for diabetics. HA1C testing is offered for $15 for township residents; $20 others.

Cholestech screening gives a breakdown of total cholesterol values, high density cholesterol, low density cholesterol, triglycerides, ratios, and glucose values. This test is $40 for residents; $50 others.

Call 598-2441 for an appointment.

Palos Community Hospital earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ SWSRA hosts ‘Feed the Hungry Dance’ recognition from The Joint Commission

The South West Special Recreation Association will hold its annual “‘80s Feed the Hungry Dance” from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 at the Midlothian Park District, 14500 S. Kostner Ave. SWSRA will provide families with food this holiday season. The dance includes a light snack and drink, DJ, contests, prizes and a special visit from Santa.

The fee is $5 for residents and $10 for non-residents, plus at least two non-perishable food items.

No more good must be attempted than the people can bear.

Thomas Jefferson.

Residents include the Palos Heights Recreation Department and Worth Park District.

Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 20. Registration is offered at the SWRSA office, 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, or call (708) 389-9423. Residents can also visit www.swsra.com.

SWSRA was formed in 1981 to provide yearround quality recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

STOCK UP ON GOOD HEALTH

Heightened aromas can energize our senses As a child, during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, I remembered opening the front door, and loving the magnificent aroma of the apple pie, pumpkin pie and basted turkey. It always gave me a sense of comfort.

I’ve learned recently that the sense of smell is tied to a specific area of the brain, different from the four other senses. In an article written on the blog, “Real Farmacy,” the author explained that the limbic center is the area of the brain that deals with our sense of smell and emotion. The article further explained the four other senses, taste, sight, touch and hearing route through the thalamus before being rerouted to the various designated areas of the brain.

The author writes: “Each of the essential oils has therapeutic stimulating, calming, sedative, balancing-properties. When we inhale an essential oil molecule, it travels through the nasal passage to a receptor neuron that transports it up to the limbic brain, especially the hypothalamus. The limbic center in your brain is responsible for controlling all the physical, psychological, and emotional responses that your body performs based on stimulus coming from the outside. Thus, the ability of essential oils to target your limbic center, make them a powerful tool in treating many health ailments.”

Thanks to a gift from my son, I now have an essential oil diffuser that I absolutely love. If it did nothing more than create a delicious fragrance in the air, I would be totally happy with it, but I find that when I use therapeutic essential oils, it seems to affect my energy level and my sense of well being.

Since I’ve been using the diffuser, I’ve been seeking information on various oils and their positive effects. It was through this search, I found several articles on diffusing and the healing effects of essential oils.

DEE WOODS The Real Farmacy, article goes on to explain “When essential oils are inhaled through the nose, tiny nerves send an immediate signal to the brain and go straight to work on the systems that moderate our minds and bodies. Inhalation can be the most direct delivery method of these incredibly nurturing components in essential oils, since the chemical messengers in the nasal cavity have direct access to the brain.”

One of the studies cited was a 1992 study performed at Vienna and Berlin universities, where researchers found a natural compound found in oils known as sesquiterpenes, could actually increase oxygen levels in the brain by more than 20 percent. The therapeutic essential oils noted were Vetiver, Patchouli, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Frankincense.

According to the article, this increase in brain oxygen levels may lead to a heightened level of activity in the hypothalamus and limbic systems of the brain that can have positive effects on learning, attitude, emotions and other physical processes including hormone balance and energy. I can attest to the energy and comfort levels with my own diffuser. For energy, I diffuse Melissa, Myrrh, Cedarwood and Clove.”

In 1989, Dr. Joseph Ledoux, at New York Medical University, discovered the amygdala can store and release emotional trauma.

Think of the possibilities, along with other modalities, this may have with treating post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). All of these modalities may help to work together in helping release negative emotions. I will cover more

about the benefits of essential oils next month. In the meantime, enjoy the wonderful aroma of that Thanksgiving dinner and have a beautiful day!

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com

Palos Community Hospital announced that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States.

Palos Community Hospital was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual report “America’s Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety,” for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, inpatient psychiatric services and immunization. Palos Community Hospital is one of only 1,043 hospitals out of more than 3,300 eligible hospitals in the United States to achieve the 2014 Top Performer distinction.

The Top Performer program recognizes hospitals for improving performance on evidence-based interventions that increase the

chances of healthy outcomes for patients with certain conditions.

To be a 2014 Top Performer, hospitals had to meet three performance criteria based on 2014 accountability measure data, including: • Achieve cumulative performance of 95 percent or above across all reported accountability measures; • Achieve performance of 95 percent or above on each and every reported accountability measure with at least 30 denominator cases; and • Have at least one core measure set that had a composite rate of 95 percent or above, and within that measure set, achieve a performance rate of 95 percent or above on all applicable individual accountability measures.

“Delivering the right treatment in the right way at the right time is a cornerstone of high-quality health care. I commend the efforts

of Palos Community Hospital for their excellent performance on the use of evidence-based interventions,” said Mark R. Chassin, MD, FACP, MPP, MPH, President and CEO, The Joint Commission.

“We understand what matters most to patients at Palos Community Hospital is the quality and safety of the care they receive.

That is why we have made it a top priority to improve positive patient outcomes through evidence-based care processes,” said Terrence Moisan, M.D., President and CEO of Palos Community Hospital. “Palos is proud to be named a Top Performer as it recognizes the knowledge, teamwork and dedication of our entire hospital staff.”

For more information about the Top Performer program, visit www.jointcommission.org/accreditation/top_performers.aspx.

— Palos Community Hospital

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Thursday, November 19, 2015

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Start your own investment JIM ‘traditions’ VAN HOWE Thanksgiving is just around the corner. And like all holidays, this one has plenty of traditions, such as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade (started in 1924) and football (the first broadcast Thanksgiving Day game was played between the Detroit Lions and the Chicago Bears in 1934). Traditions are important, and you may want to establish some in one of the key activities of your own life: investing.

So, what sort of investment traditions could you start? Here are a few ideas: • Invest regularly. By definition, engaging in a tradition means performing the same acts over and over. This type of behavior can impose discipline and consistency to your investing. For example, consider contributing the same amount of money each month to the same investments. When the price of these investments is down, your contribution will pay for more shares – in other words, you’ll be “buying low,” one of the key principals of investing. And when the price of your investments is up, you’ll be a savvy enough investor to buy fewer shares.

Over a long period, this technique can help lower the per-share price of your investments, but it does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. To make it easier to follow through, you could set up monthly, automatic purchases of these investments from your checking or savings account.

• Increase 401(k) contributions when you get a raise. Why not make it a tradition to boost your contributions to your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan every time your salary increases? Your 401(k) is a great way to save for retirement, as your contributions are typically made with pretax dollars, resulting in lower taxable income, and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Even if you don’t reach the contribution limit (which, in

Edward Jones Investments

2015, is $18,000, or $24,000 if you’re 50 or older), you can help yourself make progress toward your retirement goals if you give your 401(k) a “raise” every time you get one.

• Review your progress at least once a year.

Pick one day a year – perhaps a “milestone” day, such as your birthday or wedding anniversary – to review your overall investment picture. Are your investments performing the way you had hoped?

Is your portfolio properly diversified, or are there gaps you need to address? Are you investing too aggressively or too conservatively? A yearly review of your investments and long-term financial strategy, possibly with the help of a financial advisor, can help keep you on track toward your objectives. Of course, you don’t need to wait 12 months before looking over your situation; you may need to adjust your holdings during the course of any given year, in response to changes in the financial markets or your individual needs. But by committing yourself to at least one full-scale review a year, you can greatly reduce unpleasant “surprises” while staying abreast of exactly where you are and where you’re headed.

On Thanksgiving, you can enjoy the holiday’s traditions, along with those that may be unique to your family. And someday, you may well be thankful that you followed some productive investment “traditions.”

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.

JOB SEARCH Dist. 230 substitute teachers hiring fair High School District 230 will hold a hiring fair for substitute teachers, temporary paraprofessionals and temporary nurses on Monday, Nov. 30, from 2-5 p.m., at the Administration Center, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

Those interested in serving District 230 students through these substitute and temporary positions should apply online prior to the fair.

Attendees should bring a resume and two forms of identification to the fair. Identification should be a driver’s license as well as a passport, social security card

or birth certificate. Fingerprinting will be completed at the fair as well as a policy review and AESOP scheduling training.

Following the fair, applicants will need to complete a drug screening and TB test. Forms will be provided at the fair.

Substitute Teachers must hold a Professional Educator License or a Substitute Teacher License. A substitute license requires a bachelor’s degree in any field. Applicants can apply for the Substitute Teacher License through the South Cook Intermediate Service Center on their website.

Substitute Nurses must hold a School Nurse Certificate and/or License.

Temporary Paraprofessionals must hold a Paraprofessional License. This license requires an Associate’s Degree, or 60 semester hours of college credit, or to have passed the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment, or to have passed the ACT WorkKeys. Applicants can apply for the Paraprofessional License through the South Cook Intermediate Service Center on their website.

Those planning to attend the District 230 Hiring Fair for Substitute Teachers, Temporary Paraprofessionals and Temporary Nurses should R.S.V.P. online.

Questions can be directed to Maureen Singraber at 745-5239.

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 Schaaf Dorothy M to Kuiper Dorothy L, 7444 153rd St, Unit #74442, $70,000; Schultz Melissa M to Scialabba Kristin L, 14525 Raneys Ln, $248,000; Fannie Mae to Gao Chunmao, 7405 Tiffany Dr, Unit #3EF, $81,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Miranda Dennis B, 13936 Catherine Dr, $249,000; Ohde Patricia Ann Tr to Quinn Katelyn M, 15712 Sunset Ridge Dr, Unit #157121N, $129,000; Ziel Eva E to Thomas Melissa L, 15720 Orlan Brook Dr, Unit #202, $107,000; Samaras Christopher J Tr to Boyce Arthur, 11459 Twin Lakes Dr, $322,000; Collins Nancy Elizabeth Tr to Van Dam Richard A, 7434 153rd St, Unit #74341, $114,000; Serc LLC to Amend Patrick J, 15415 Patrick Ct, $347,500; Teehan Patience E to King Gregory, 14422 Morningside Rd, $290,000; Parisi Frank P Trust to Duran Oscar N, 15261 Catalina Dr, Unit #152611, $102,000; Yosha Larrie M to Lewandowski Donald, 14818 Greenview Rd, $542,000; Mraz Dennis Tr to Smith James M, 8316 W 137th St, $395,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Dubrowski Maciej, 15750 113th Ave, $226,000; Brown Donald T to Karpiel Bartlomiej, 15750 113th Ave, $226,000; 9025 Lincoln LLC to Wonder House LLC, 9025 Lincoln Ct, $630,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Nguyen Tuyen, 17849 Bernard Dr, Unit #2, $180,000; Vanderbilt Mtg Fin Inc to Mariscal Bryan C, 14439 Beacon St, $155,000; Sziler Andrzej K to Mraz Dennis, 17532 Karli Ln, $400,000;

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Nov. 9)

30-year fi ed

RATES 4.250

APR 4.285

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.430

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.125

4.170

0

United Trust Bank (as of Nov. 16)

30-year fi ed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.021

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.411

0

10-year fi ed

3.125

3.178

0

Prospect Federal (as of Nov. 16)

30-year fi ed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.047

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.750

3.814

.25

15-year fi ed

3.125

3.191

.25

A Christmas scene for Plush Horse

While Veterans Day activities were happening in neighboring communities, Victor Levitski, a Vietnam veteran and commercial artist from Orland Park, was busy adorning the Plush Horse’s window mural for a Merry Christmas at the ice cream and coffee shoppe in Palos Park. Victor is very active in protecting a veteran’s right to practice his or her religious freedoms. He has been adorning the window mural for many years, rain or shine.

Georgios Banquets debuts rebranded hospitality center More than 200 people attended a Rebranding Reception last month at Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre in Orland Park.

It was a celebration to display their newly renovated sleeping rooms, meeting rooms, hotel lobby and banquet lobby. The owners, headed by George Georgiou, spent more than $2 million dollars on the 149 room property which includes 32 suites and 12 new extended stay rooms with kitchenettes.

Capping off the event, Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Keloryn Putnam, joined by Orland Hills Mayor Kyle Hastings, Senator Michael E. Hastings, OPACC President Heather Warthen, President and CEO Jim Garrett, of the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau, and members of the community, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of the new facility.

An evening of networking followed, along with Georgios’ renowned food and service.

In the hotel business for more than 45 years, the Georgiou fam-

Palos Heights Munin Arthur Jr Tr to Dutch Samuel, 7724 Golf Dr, Unit #7724, $195,000;

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George Georgiou (holding scissors) is joined by Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce officia , Orland Hills Mayor Kyle Hastings and members of the community during a rebranding reception and ribbon cutting held Oct. 21 at the Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre in Orland Park.

ily was proud to promote their rebranded facility to local businesses, chambers of commerce and valued clients.

“This is a great evening with business associates, friends and family.” said George Georgiou.

“Their support throughout the years is very much appreciated.

We will provide quality service,

good food and great atmosphere as always at a competitive price.”

For information on special events, conferences, meeting or accommodations at the new Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference Centre, visit www.georgios.com.

— Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce

Palos Heights Dental

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Garrity John H Tr to Oneill Robert, 14025 Selva Ln, $932,000; Gleeson William G to Tylka Sandra, 11231 Norwich Ln, $325,000; Bamidis Vasiliki to Sebastian Frank, 16052 Crystal Creek Dr, Unit #160562A, $110,000; Griffin Robert L to Moxley Diane L, 18120 Waterside Cir, $280,000; Conrad Dean A to Ondera Sara, 17704 Westbrook Dr, $325,000; Muscolino Gina to Dorkin Claudio, 11734 Harvest Hill Ct, $295,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Scheeler Brian G, 10833 143rd St, $160,000; Yates Jimmie W Tr to Alhroub Mohammed, 10955 Ashton Ln, $565,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Tenardius LLC, 8750 168th St, $100,000.

Photo by Patt Bailey

Rosinski Piotr to Rubio Walter, 12415 Melvina Ave, $460,000; With a combined expertise in several specialized procedures, Aldrich Patrick L to Carlson Dr. Schulte and his Associates are able to treat the most complex cases.

Judith R, 13012 S 79th Ave, $330,500; Oral surgery, surgical placement of dental implants or extensive crown Whittaker Ruth E to Webberand dental bridge involving all porcelain crowns or cosmetic porcelain veneers.

Mary Virginia Tr, 46 Shadow Creek Circle, $350,000; WE CAN ASSIST YOU WITH ALL OF YOUR DENTAL NEEDS! Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Royce Richard, 7850 W Oak Hills Ct, Unit #78502CR, $182,500; Achtenberg Janice K to Kennedy Timothy, 12332 S 71st Ave, $157,000.

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Palos Park Standard B&T Co Tr to Goyal 3 x Ambrose 4 Kamiesh K, 13051 Dr, $390,000; Health &Fitness Collins Michael D to Reuter Joshua L, Fall 9104 2011 123rd St, $325,000; Schuld Denise L to Mcginty Valerie, 11739 Black Forest Ln, $222,000; Golz Patricia M Tr to Lynch Michelle C, 8645 W Pawnee Rd, $643,000.

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DEATH NOTICES Marjorie Ann Street Boozer

Photo by Dermott Connolly

Passed away peacefully on November 7, 2015. Born in Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama on November 12, 1931, Marjorie was the eighth of ten children of Mattie Miller Street and Alonzo Cranford Street. She graduated from Hokes Bluff High School where she was the Homecoming Queen her senior year, and attended Auburn University. During her time at Auburn she met William Teague Boozer, the love of her life. Marge and Bill enjoyed forty years of married life and raised two daughters, Anne and Gayle in Orland Park, Illinois. Upon Bill’s retirement from the Palos Animal Hospital, Marge and Bill moved to Englewood, Florida, and would spend summers at their cabin on the upper peninsula of Michigan. After Bill’s passing, Marge moved to Fort Myers, FL and then to Harvard, MA to be near Gayle.

Marge loved to travel and enjoyed trips to Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, China, South America and Mexico, plus made many car trips across the United States and enjoyed many cruises. She

enjoyed playing bridge, cooking, entertaining, walking the beach and spending time with friends and family. She volunteered her time to help Recording for the Blind, and was a member of P.E.O., the DAR, and Eastern Star.

Marge is preceded in death by her husband Bill, her parents, and brothers C.M. Street and Winston Street. She is survived by daughters, Anne (Joseph) Guevara of Oklahoma City, OK, Gayle (Robert) Coit of Harvard, MA, grandchildren Carey and Joey Guevara; Geoffrey, Rachel (Matt Mahoney) and David Coit; and many siblings, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date in Alabama. Please visit the guest book at www.Wadsworth-Chiappini.com to include memories which will be shared at her celebration.

Donations in her name may be made to the P.E.O. Foundation, 3700 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50312, or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, New York 10001.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Thanksgiving communion service at Wayside Chapel A communion service will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 26, at 9:30 a.m. in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

The Rev. Chris Hopkins invites all persons who wish, to participate. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Christ Lutheran Church

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Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church in Palos Heights as seen from Harlem Avenue (top) and an artist’s rendering of the planned renovated church (above).

The Thanksgiving holiday will be celebrated at Christ Lutheran with two special Communion services: Wednesday, Nov. 25, at

11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Lunch will be served following the 11 a.m. service. There will be no service on Thanksgiving Day. The church is at 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. (349-0431)

St. Elizabeth Seton Fair Trade Craft Fair The Social Action Ministry of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish as they turn the church hall into a Fair Trade store this Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hundreds of handmade baskets, ornaments, toys, jewelry, teas, coffees, chocolates, musical instruments, candle holders, home

vation since its dedication in 1949.

“November 8, 2015, will go down in the history of our congregation as a momentous day,” said the Rev. David Waterstradt, who has been pastor of Palos Lutheran since 2005. “Not only will this addition make our church more functional, but it will also be visually stunning. We hope this project will provide our church with renewed momentum as we seek to engage with the community and encourage them to be a part of this new chapter in our church’s life.”

Various community activities will be rolled out in the coming months to allow the residents of Palos Heights to obtain a preview of the planned building improvements. The public will also be able to follow the progress of construction via the church’s website at www.paloslutheran.org.

— Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church

Golden glow couple

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The family of Bob and Marjorie Pessman Kuiper would like to honor them with a card shower to celebrate their 50 years together. They were married Nov. 26, 1965 in the Morrison Christian Reformed Church. Their attendants were Carol Schaver and Steve Kuiper. In 1976 they moved to the Palos area to work at Trinity Christian College. All four children graduated from Chicago Christian High School, as did many of the grandchildren. They are the parents of four proud children, along with 13 grandchildren. Dean and Lisa Kuiper of Palos Heights and children Melissa, Rebecca, Angela and Benjamin; Dwayne and Deb Kuiper of Tinley Park and children Shannon, Austin and Jadyn; Darrell and Kim Kuiper of McBain, Mich., and children Megan and Jesus Bustamante, Natalie, Olivia and Paige; Jim and Dawn Lyle of Burbank and sons Christopher and Brian. Cards may be sent to: Bob and Marj Kuiper, 5715 Park Place Crestwood, IL 60445.

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Ferry-Matusky

Michael Matusky and Katie Ferry are pleased to announce their engagement. Michael is the son of James and Debbie Matusky, of Hickory Hills. Katie is the daughter of Robert and Helene Ferry, of Palos Park. The couple are planning a winter wedding.

BILLY GRAHAM'S "MY ANSWER" Keep reading the Bible and seeking to understand its message Q: I started reading the Bible a few weeks ago, but I got bogged down and finally put it aside. What was I doing wrong? Is the Bible just for a few special people who have spiritual insight? - Mrs. K.W. A: No, the Bible isn’t just for a few special people but for everyone! God gave it to us, and He wants to speak to every one of us through its pages. This can happen if we approach it in the right way.

How can the Bible come alive for you? First, come to it with an open heart, asking God to remove any sins that would block

its message, and help you to be open to what He wants to tell you.

Every time you open the Bible, first ask God to help you understand what you’ll be reading. Let Samuel’s prayer become yours: “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:9).

Then come to the Bible with an open mind, asking God to help you understand what it says. Learn to ask questions as you read, such as: “What is happening in this passage? What does it tell me about God, or Jesus, or my spiritual needs? What does it say about how I should live, or what I should believe? What difference should this passage make in my life?”

(Incidentally, I suggest you begin by reading one of the Gospels,

such as John, instead of trying to start at the very beginning of the Bible.)

Finally, come to the Bible with an open will, asking God to help you apply its truth to your life.

God wants to change us, and He’ll use the Bible to do this. The Bible says, “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.

Do what it says” (James 1:22).

(Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the Web site for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www.billygraham. org.)

LEGAL NOTICE NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, (6300801) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Chicago, Illinois 60603

Palos Lutheran Church plans its first expansion since 1949 Voting members of Palos Evangelical Lutheran Church in Palos Heights voted overwhelmingly on Nov. 8 in favor of pursuing a major building renovation project that will expand the church, at 125th Street and Harlem Avenue.

The project, which the congregation hopes to begin as early as this spring, will include an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. addition, more than doubling the church’s footprint and allowing for a larger sanctuary, additional meeting space and other amenities.

Some of the features contemplated include a two and a half story vaulted ceiling worship area, stained glass windows, a classic stone facade, modern bathrooms with updated fixtures, and additional space for parents with small children.

The plan also includes expanding the church’s parking lot and improving the flow of traffic. The current church building has not undergone a reno-

décor, lotions, and more will be offered – all created by artisans from developing countries around the world and marketed by Ten Thousand Villages (one of the oldest Fair Trade nonprofit organizations).

Stop in to sample fresh brewed fair trade coffee, chocolates, dips and a variety of olive oils. Your purchase can create new possibilities and dignity for those living in need by alleviating poverty through trade rather than aid.

St. Elizabeth Seton Church is at 9300 W. 167th St. in Orland Hill. Free refreshments served.

STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF COOK, ss – In the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, CITIZENS BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. DEANNA M. ADDUCI A/K/A DEANNA ADDUCI, DOMINICK J. ADDUCI A/K/A DOMINICK ADDUCI et. al., Defendants, Case No. 2015 CH 13473.

The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you Unknown Owners-Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the Circuit Court of COOK County, County Department - Chancery Division, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT 2N AND GARAGE UNIT G2N IN PALOS WOODS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: THAT PORTION OF LOT 11 LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF LOT 1 AS EXTENDED NORTH TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 1 AS EXTENDED NORTH TO THE NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF LOT 11 IN PLEASANT VIEW FIRST ADDITION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 16.00 FEET OF THE EAST 126.04 FEET OF THE WEST 156.04 FEET OF SAID LOT 2) IN PLEASANT VIEW, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 (EXCEPT THE EAST 33.0 FEET THEREOF) AND LOTS 2, 3, AND 4 IN HENRY STANGE'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ALSO A TRACT OF LAND LYING IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 30, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM MADE BY JOHN REGAN GARBER, RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON MAY 4, 1993 AS DOCUMENT NO. 93331976, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGEINTERESTIN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. . PIN: 24-30-203-017-1001.

Commonly known as: 12117 S. NAGLE AVE UNIT 2N, PALOS HEIGHTS IL, 60463, and which said Mortgage was made by DEANNA M. ADDUCI A/K/A DEANNA ADDUCI, DOMINICK J. ADDUCI A/K/A DOMINICK ADDUCI, as Mortgagor(s) to CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A., as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 0506127030, and the present owner(s) of the property being DEANNA M. ADDUCI A/K/A DEANNA ADDUCI and DOMINICK J. ADDUCI A/K/A DOMINICK ADDUCI, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of COOK County, 50 W. Washington, Chicago IL 60602 located at 50 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, on or before DECEMBER 7, 2015 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint.

Dated, Chicago, Illinois, October 28, 2015.

Dorothy Brown, Clerk.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Plant reproductive structure 9 Sharpens 14 Lindbergh nickname 16 Goat __: chaotic situation, in slang 17 European travel pass 18 “You Must Love Me” musical 19 NYC travel org.

20 Trig function 22 West end?

23 Internal walls 26 Lizard that can shed its tail 27 Passing event?

28 Book ending 30 Like 23 of Haydn’s symphonies 31 Standing losses?

32 Signifie 35 “What have we here?!”

36 School hallway warning 38 Fingers 39 Media section 40 Anthologies 41 Project

10 Years Ago This Week

42 Number of single-syllable U.S. states File photo from Nov. 17, 2005 43 Cosmo, for one 44 One Direction singer Zayn __

All due honors: Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin led the way for his wife Pat and U.S. Sen. Barack Obama 46 Kirkuk native to take their places at the village’s annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the Veterans memorial outside Village 50 “Every Moment Counts” gp.

Hall. Obama was the special guest speaker at the observance sponsored by the village Veterans Commission.

51 1965 Nobel Peace Prize recipient 53 Vow taker 54 8-Down and others 56 A carve turn may be taught in one 59 Bring forth 60 S-shaped sofa 61 Company with antlers in its logo 62 Things to obey, like 36-Across and 8-Down

Down 1 Diets, with “down” 2 Bridge overseas 3 Slated 4 R&B artist Des’__ 5 “As wicked dew as __ my mother brush’d”: “The Tempest” 6 1979-’80 Fleetwood Mac hit 7 Food stabilizers 8 Highway warning 9 Highway closer, perhaps 10 Highway lane, for short 11 Four-time Emmy-winning actress 12 Four-stranded DNA structure 13 Scoundrels 15 Where “Hamlet” opens 21 Object 24 Spruces (up) 25 Like-minded orgs.

29 __ Bannon, Paul Newman role

31 Jerry who wrote lyrics for many Presley songs 32 How a stage line might be spoken 33 Rabble-rouser 34 Champion of the common man 35 Successor to Anwar 36 Not laughing 37 Brandy designation 41 31-day mo.

44 Beaux-arts venue 45 Sports commentator Olbermann 47 Adams who shot El Capitan 48 Repeat exactly 49 Novelist Hammond __ 52 Run 55 Big name in bar code scanners 57 Tin __ 58 Tommy Pickles’ dad in “Rugrats”

(Answers on Page 7)

The object of the game is to fill all the blank squa es 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 Nov. 16, 1995

20 Years Ago This Week Orland Park and other Southwest Suburbs were treated to a special show on Veterans Day when the famous Lima Lima precision aerobatic flig t team flew over Village Hall several times to honor the nation’s veterans and celebrate the unveiling of Orland Park’s Veterans Memorial and commemorative sculpture, “Ara Pace,” Place of Peace. The six U.S. Navy T-34s begin their descent toward Orland Park Lima Lima is based in Naperville.

(Answers on Page 7)

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT?

20 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Nov. 16, 1995

Ceremonies prompt memories and prayers: Left photo: Standing before “Ara Pace,” Place of Peace,” in Orland Park are Veterans Commission member Donald Kress, sculptor Virginio Ferrari, Trustee Richard Della Crocce and commission chairman Eugene Budzis. Right photo: Jack Westberg, of Palos Park VFW Post 4861, and Jim Kirby, of Palos Park American Legion Post 111, at the war memorial behind Village Hall.

No one answered last week’s Whatizit quiz correctly, but someone was close.

Celeste Cameron, a resident of Worth, did respond that it was a gazebo. It is indeed a gazebo. This particular gazebo though is located near the end of the parking lot of the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Celeste thought it was the one by the Palos Police Department near that park.

But since Celeste was the only one to answer that it was a gazebo, we want to give her credit.

Actually, if you look through our southwest suburban communities, a wide array of gazebos can be found. We enjoy looking at them.

It gives some of our local parks a small town feel.

See if you can guess what this week’s Whatizit photo is and where it is located. The clue for the photo that appears above is: Center for animals.

Send those guesses by noon on Monday to thereporter@comcast. net. Make sure to include your name and hometown.

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Region’s Arts Roundtable forms

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Photos by John Hanley

The first southwest region Arts Roundtable meeting was held Wednesday last week at Capri Restaurant presented by the Palos Heights Public Arts Commission. It was a dynamic evening of interaction among 25 arts organizations discussing a wide range of topics. Individuals came from Blue Island, University Park, Oak Lawn, Park Forest, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, and the Chicago Southland Convention Bureau. This will be an ongoing effort to increase communication, networking and assistance for those organizations committed to arts programming, according to Palos Heights Public Arts Commissioner Maria DeCaprio-Sunta.

Left photo: Participants in the first rts Roundtable included Liz Wall from the McCord House, Jeanne Krapauslas from District 230 Foundation, Linda Vorderer and Jackie Truty of the Oak Lawn Arts Commission.

Right photo: Others were Rosalie White and Bob Johnson Palos Public Arts Commissioners and Nathan Peck of St Xavier University. Organizations that would like to participate in the Arts Roundtable can leave a message on the Art Palos Heights Facebook page.

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Shown at Mona Lisa are Rose Zubik, club president (seated) and Denise Hyker, and (standing) Wendy Evans, co-owner of Mona Lisa; Pat Hogan, Patt Bailey and Sherry TerMaat.

Christmas House Walk tickets now at Mona Lisa Members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club annual Christmas Walk committee visited Mona Lisa Boutique to deliver tickets to the event.

The house walk will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at Palos Country Club. The vendors’ boutique will be open there from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A hot breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Guests can purchase homemade cookies and take part in two raffles, the popular

Win-Win raffle and a choice of over 15 themed gift baskets. From 11:30 to 3:30 pm several local homes decorated for the holidays will be open for viewing. From 2 to 5:30 p.m., Bon A Pit Restaurant at 122nd and Harlem will be offering $5 martinis and a $2 reduction on the cost of appetizers to anyone who has attended the walk.

Tickets are $40 and can be purchased until Dec. 8 at Mona Lisa Boutique, 12330 S. Harlem Ave. until Dec. 8.

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Georgia Shaughnessy is shown getting ready for the Palette and Chisel Exhibit.

Artists from McCord Gallery prepare for Chicago exhibit Artists in the McCord Gallery’s Pastel and Oil Painting class taught

by Liz Wall recently exhibited their work at the Holiday Show at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago and are preparing for another show there in March.

Members of the class regularly exhibit and sell their paintings as a way of learning the business side of being an artist as well as pushing themselves to create more interesting work. The group has also exhibited at Wildwood Gallery and the Illinois State Museum in Lockport, the Harvest Room

Restaurant in Palos Heights and at summer art fairs in Hinsdale, Oakbrook and Orland Park.

Some artists have come with a background in photography while others have had some art background in drawing or painting.

No matter where they start, they all move forward and learn by working in the McCord studio.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road in Palo Park. For more information on joining one of the many art classes, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

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Still No. 1 in USA Sandburg’s cross country team wins the NXN Midwest Regional. Page 2

SXU sweats out bid Cougars football team plays No. 1-ranked Morningside.

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KenVorva, Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

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‘Electric’ St. Laurence one of two area teams heading to the state semifinals

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Despite the fact that his football team last visited the state semifinals a couple of decades before his birth, St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez had a prediction of sorts for Nazareth Academy’s coming visit to Burbank for a Class 5A final four contest.

“They’re the defending (6A) champs — any time you’re facing the defending champs, it’s a special occasion,” he said, moments after the Vikings knocked off Tinley Park 36-9 in the quarterfinals. “The atmosphere here will be electric.

“I feel like we’re going to ride high going into that game, feeding off all this electricity — like we did tonight.”

The fifth-seeded Vikings (10-2) get another home game because seventh-seeded Nazareth (10-2) upset No. 3 Joliet Catholic 35-21. Whether

CLASS 5A SEMIFINALS Nazareth at St. Laurence, Saturday, 1 p.m.

• More coverage on Page 3 they’ll keep feeding on the home-field electricity depends on their ability to keep plugging into their big-play talents.

Against Tinley Park (9-3), Martinez found leading rusher Fayezon Smart, who came into the game with four receptions on the season, for first-quarter touchdown passes of 19 and 76 yards.

Both were screen passes with most of the yardage coming after the catch.

“The last few games, we’ve really had teams focus on our running game,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said. “We have to continue to See VIKINGS, Page 3

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg volleyball player Jake Hanes (middle) and wrestlers Rudy Yates (left) and Louie Hayes are now a part of the two percent of 8 million athletes who play high school sports and go on to a Division I college to participate in athletics.

No matter how you size it up, elite is elite H

ere is the cool thing about sports.

No matter if you are 6-foot-10 or if you barely weigh 100 pounds, if you put in time and energy to be an elite athlete, you will usually get rewarded.

It’s a lot like life. Work your butt off and you should succeed. OK, sometimes people can work their butt off and not only fail, but have to go butt-less the rest of their lives.

But that’s life.

On Nov. 11, it was national signing day and athletes from all over the country either signed for scholarships at NCAA Division I, II, NAIA or junior college schools or announced their intentions of attending an NCAA Division III school.

There were elite basketball players who announced their futures in front of microphones and cameras and there were some athletes who signed without even their high school’s athletic directors knowing about it.

Since this is an early signing period, it’s not as crazy as it will be later in the school year when the football players and all of the others make their decisions. I e-mailed the

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point athletic directors in the area and it appears that 25 signed or committed last week.

The biggest group came from Sandburg, where 10 athletes from eight different sports showed up for a special gathering at the school. Sandburg athletic director Mark Krusz ran the show and beamed like these athletes were his own sons and daughters who were heading to college. It was almost like a holiday for him.

It’s not an easy accomplishment for these athletes.

Depending on which study you want to read or believe, there are roughly 8 million See VORVA, Page 2

STATE SWIMMING AND DIVING Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence’s Willie Walton nabs an interception in the St. Laurence end zone in the first half and runs it out for a huge gain near midfield early in Saturday’s 36-9 quarterfinal victory over Tinley Park.

Sizzling Marist Topps Oswego while Brother Rice bows out in 8A quarters

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

SPLASHING TO STATE

career, with 40 seconds left on the scoreboard to preserve the victory.

“That was obviously a huge interception by Robert, and we were able to take the knee and run out the clock from there,” Dunne said. “The

For senior Sandburg swimmer Clare Lawlor, seven is not going to be a lucky number this weekend.

Lawler finished in seventh place in the state in the 50-yard freestyle and ninth in the 100 free as a sophomore and that was fine. Just getting to the Photo by Jeff Vorva second day of the Illinois High School Association Sandburg swimmer Clare will be wearing a state meet is huge, as only Lawlor big smile if she can crack 12 swimmers make it to the top six in the 50 and the final round.

100-yard freestyles races at But last year she the state swim meet. couldn’t crack the top six during the preliminary rounds and the best she could finish was seventh in her events.

She finished seventh in the 50 free and her time of 23.52 seconds would have put her tied for third in the state if she were able to swim in the top-six race. In the 100 free, her :51.27 was good for seventh in the consolation round but would have earned her a thirdplace finish in the state if she swam with the top six.

Two seventh-place finishes is still a rare accomplishment but not what she was looking for.

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By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Marist and Brother Rice’s IHSA Class 8A state quarterfinal football games this past Saturday eerily mirrored one another, with each team dominating in the first half and then holding on for dear life as their opponents mounted furious comebacks in the final 24 minutes.

The RedHawks survived their second-half scare in a 38-35 edging of Oswego. The Crusaders were not so fortunate, dropping a heartbreaking 28-24 decision to Palatine.

Marist (8-4), which held a seemingly comfortable 38-7 halftime lead before hanging on for victory, advances to this Saturday’s state semifinal contest against Waubonsie Valley (also 8-4). Brother Rice, which had a commanding 17-0 lead at halftime before falling, finished its season at 10-2.

“It was a battle to the end,” RedHawks head coach Pat Dunne said. “One thing that I’ve been especially proud of my guys this entire year — and especially in the past three games — has been playing to the final whistle. It seems like in every game there’s been some big plays, and this game was no different.”

A huge play for the RedHawks came in the closing minute, with Oswego advancing to Marist’s 40-yard line. That’s when Robert Topps III came up with the biggest interception of his high school

Lawlor has a (top) sixth sense

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist coach Pat Dunne has watched his team win three playoff games in a row by three points – 17-14, 59-56 and 38-35.

CLASS 8A SEMIFINALS Waubonsie Valley at Marist, Saturday 6 p.m.

• More coverage on Page 3

A list of area state qualifiers who will compete Friday at New Trier High School:

SANDBURG • Clare Lawlor: 50 free, 100 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay • Marilyn Sedlak: Diving • Danielle Satler: Diving • Rachael Apter: 50 free, 100 free and 100 breast stroke for athletes with disabilities • Madison Stuursma: 200 free relay and 400 free relay • Isabella Wrobel: 200 free relay and 400 free relay • Tara Maher: 200 free relay • Erin Falsey: 400 free relay

STAGG • • • •

Megan Vallance: 50 free, 100 back Claire Van Dame: Diving Lauren Johnson: 100 free Lauren DeAngelis: 500 free

MOTHER McAULEY • Eva Kelly: Diving

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BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Sandburg qualifies for nationals and meets the mayor

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sandburg’s boys cross country team continues to prove is deserves its No. 1 ranking.

Eight days after winning the Illinois High School Association Class 3A title on Nov. 7, the Eagles continued to live up to its lofty ranking in the nation by winning the Nike Cross National Midwest Regional Sunday at the LaVern Gibson Championship XC Course in Terre Haute, Indiana.

The next night, they were honored at the Orland Park Village Board meeting and met and took photos with Mayor Dan McLaughlin and the board of trustees. The runners received

what McLaughlin called “a public pat on the back” for winning its state title.

The mayor isn’t the only one showering the Eagles with adulation.

The Eagles, ranked as the top team in the country by multiple national running websites, head to the NXN nationals in Portland Dec. 5. They also plan on running in the Foot Locker regional Nov. 28 in Kenosha.

On Sunday, Sandburg finished first with 120 points while Neuqua Valley was second with 140 and Lyons Township made it an Illinois sweep of the top 3 with 150.

Senior Sean Torpy, who led the Eagles at the Hinsdale Central Sectional and state meet,

once again was Sandburg’s top finisher with a 15:11.30 over the 5,000-meter course.

His twin brother, Chris, was 26th with a 15:40.50. Brandon Lukas was 38th, Max Lehnhardt was 47th and Tom Brennan was 105th. Martin Skucas (120th) and David Gleisner (124th) ran but did not score for the Eagles.

Sophomore Dylan Jacobs missed the meet with a hamstring injury.

Shepard’s Caleb Washington finished 57th in the race with a 15:57.50.

Jon Davis, a runner from Oakwood who won the IHSA Class 1A title on Nov. 7, won Photo by Jeff Vorva Sunday’s regional race with a Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin hands out village flags to Sandburg boys cross country members Monday 14:49.90. night. “You can wave them during the parade when you win the national championship,” the mayor said.

COMMUNITY FOCUS

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Palos AYSO crowns four champions During a season full of rainy, windy and cold Saturdays, it was no surprise that when the Palos AYSO held its semifinals on Oct. 24 there woulbe be wind and rain.

But the surprise of the year was that the next day the finals were played in what officials called “gorgeous” conditions, and several title matches went to overtimes and shootouts in front of more than 2,000 spectators during the day.

Champions crowned were the Blue Thunder in U8, the Wildcats in U10, the Violet Velocity in U12 and the Avocados on U14.

Marist hosts trio of camps Marist High School’s athletic department will offer three camp options for grade school students this winter.

Softball camps, led by state championship coach Colleen Biebel, will be held on Nov. 29, Dec. 6, and Dec. 21. The first session will cover defensive skills, while the second session will focus on offense. The final session will cover all skills.

There are sessions for fourth through sixth graders and seventh and eighth grade girls. Campers are invited to attend one or more sessions.

The cost for one session is $30, with a price break for additional camps. Times vary by date and grade.

The baseball and football programs will offer camps in late December for seventh and eighth grade boys.

Football coach Pat Dunne will run a session Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. He and his staff will help campers increase speed and improve position skills.

On Dec. 29, baseball coach Kevin Sefcik will run a camp from 9 a.m. to noon that will help players improve batting and offensive and defensive skills.

The cost of each camp day is $25. Students who register for both camps receive the discount price of $40.

All camps will be held indoors. Campers should wear athletic shoes, and bring bats and gloves for baseball and softball camps. Registration is available online at www. marist.net. For more information, contact the Marist athletic department at 773881-5310.

Members of the Wildcats (U10) display their Palos AYSO championship medals.

Members of the Violet Velocity (U12) display their Palos AYSO championship medals.

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Continued from Page 1 students playing high school sports and only about six or seven percent who go on to play college sports. About two percent play on the Division I level.

Yet, there in the room were six Sandburg athletes inking letters-of-intent to play at Division I schools including 6-foot10 volleyball player Jake Hanes and wrestlers Louie Hayes (who wrestled last year at 106 pounds) and Rudy Yates (126 pounds).

Hanes is heading to Ohio State. I’m sorry, I mean The Ohio State University.

Hayes is heading out east to the University of Virginia.

Yates chose the University of Northern Iowa.

I wanted to pose the three together and Hanes was all for it. He even stuck his long arms out. The body language on the wrestlers indicated they weren’t all that thrilled with my idea but they still played along.

The idea behind the photo was to point out that here were three of the best athletes in the country celebrating together a great accomplishment no matter if their bodies were big or small.

Elite is elite.

They all had their crosses to bear. Hayes and Yates probably heard all kinds of insults growing up. Hanes probably hit his head on a low ceiling or two and likely found hotel beds to be a little on the tiny side. He’s probably heard a few insults as well.

But none of that matters. These three found a sport they love and put in many hours of training and working out to get to this point.

They sacrificed some of their summers and offseasons to participate on the club level to get to the point where college coaches were drooling to get them.

This was no accident.

Other DI athletes from Sandburg were wrestler Brian Krasowski (University of Pennsylvania), swimmer Clare Lawlor (Rutgers) and basketball player Victoria Stavropoulos (Georgia Southern University).

Volleyball player Caroline Stefanon is heading to Division II Lewis University, swimmer Kevin Stratton is going to Division II Drury and softball players Paige Chladek and Niki Saviano are taking their pitching and catching talents to Division III Lakeland.

Nine players from Marist signed or committed.

In girls basketball, Dajae Black is heading to Lewis while Tehya Fortune and Katelyn Rosner are heading to the University of Illinois—Springfield.

Class 4A softball champions Lizzie Annerino (Boston University ) and Madison Naujokas (James Madison) will play in college.

Volleyball stars Allyssa Rizzo (Montana State University), Anne Marie Stifter (University of Chicago) and Emily Sullivan (Spring Hill College) announced their choices.

And in a pretty cool twist, Maura Smith, who is not on the powerhouse Marist volleyball squad, was able to grab some college attention through her club team, the Chicago Elite, and is headed to Grand Valley State in Michigan.

At Mother McAuley, softball player Amy Balich is headed to The Ohio State University, volleyball player Jane DeJarld committed to Boston College while teammate Kaitlyn Johnson is heading to Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis and water polo star Claire Mueller hopes to make a big splash at St. Francis in Booklyn.

Others who took advantage of the early signing period, according to information supplied by the athletic directors, were St. Laurence baseball player Anthony Rios (Lewis), Shepard softball players Skylor Hilger (DePaul) and Heather O’Kelly (Benedictine in Mesa, Ariz.) and Richards baseball player Chris Zeschke (Lewis).

There will be plenty more to come in the coming months.

So big or small, high-profile sport or minor sport, these athletes are entering a world few will experience.

Shepard’s Skylor Hilger, a top gymnast and softball player in the area, signed to play softball at DePaul.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn hosts baseball camp Oak Lawn High School will host a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 3. Oak Lawn head coach Bill Gerny will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Base- Members of the Blue Thunder (U8) display their Palos AYSO championship medals. ball Academy.

Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning.

Space is limited. Registration is now underway.

For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy. com, or call toll-free 866622-4487.

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

Members of the Avocados (U14) display their Palos AYSO championship medals.

Swimming

Continued from Page 1 This year, she won’t be in seventh heaven if she can’t crack the top six.

Lawlor has one shot at knocking down that barrier Friday and Saturday at the state meet at New Trier High School in Winnetka.

“This is a chance to prove I belong at the top,” she said.

Lawlor won’t be favored to bring home a state title, but her times at Saturday’s Lockport Sectional were sparkling enough to put her in the conversation.

Her :23.58 in the 50 free tied her for third among top sectional times with Chicago Northside’s Lena Spear behind Lake For-

est’s Daria Pyshnenko (:22.69) and Waubonsie Valley’s Avery Mathew (:23.53).

In the 100 free, the Eagle star posted a :51.08, which put her behind Oak Park River Forest’s Hanna Blankemeier (50.86) and Pyshnenko (:50.91).

Whether it’s been individual or relay team competition, Lawlor has made an appearance at the state meet every year of her high school career.

“It’s definitely a crazy atmosphere and there’s never any silence,” she said. “It’s great to feed off of that and to push yourself to go your fastest with all the people watching.’’

There are 13 athletes from the area headed to state, but the Rutgers-bound Lawlor is the only one with a top-12 sectional time.

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Top o’ the Morning(side), Cougars SXU to open playoffs against top team in nation

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

St. Xavier’s football team had an off weekend and the Cougars were wondering if they would be off the rest of the year.

But the way the action shook out in Mid-States Football Association Midwest League action on Saturday, the Cougars tied with the University of St. Francis for the conference title but had beaten the Saints in head-to-head competition, 34-28, in Joliet on Sept. 5.

So the Cougars, who made it to the NAIA semifinals last year, will play another week as they picked up the 16th seed in the 16-team tournament and will visit No. 1 Morningside College at 1 p.m. Saturday in Sioux City, Iowa.

Not an easy draw for the 7-3 Cougars.

“Well, we would have to play them at some point, so why not in the first round,” said SXU football coach Mike Feminis. “They have put up video game numbers all year and are ranked No. 1 in the country for a reason. Their only loss this season was to a really good team in a monsoon.

Photo by Jeff Vorva “But we will show up, I can assure Who knew then that this clash would be so important in St. Xavier making the playoffs? SXU’s Austin Feeney collides with the you that.”

St. Francis defense in a 34- 28 victory in Joliet in September that turned out to be the criteria that allowed the Cougars into the The Mustangs are 10-1 overall with the 16-team NAIA playoffs.

Vikings

Continued from Page 1 to find ways to get the ball into the hands of our playmakers. The screens were an example of that.”

Titans coach Nick Johnston credited the Vikings’ scheme as much as he blamed his own players’ mistimed aggression.

“We practice against the middle screen, but sometimes you’re so ‘get the quarterback, get the quarterback,’ then it’s ‘whoops,’” he said. “They set it up really nice.

“I thought we did a nice job against Smart in the running game. We knew if we let him get to the second level, he was going to be tough.”

Smart finished with three catches for 104 yards and ran 29 times for 129 more. With the rushing yards, he reached 2,028 for the season, breaking the school mark set by St. Laurence president Joe Martinez in 1998.

“Records are made to be broken — he (Martinez) has been telling me that all year,” Smart said. “Since my freshman year, actually.”

Smart, just a junior, would also take Joe Martinez’s career mark of 3,134 yards with two more average games.

Average for Smart, that is.

“I’ve got a whole ‘nother year to do that,” he said. “State. That’s our goal.”

St. Laurence displayed all the necessary ingredients against the Titans.

The Vikings led 17-0 at the half then shrugged off the safety and ensuing short touchdown drive that let Tinley within 17-9 late in the third quarter, scoring on three straight possessions thereafter to put the game away and reach the semis for the first time since 1979.

The Vikings’ defense held Tinley’s vaunted rushing attack — the Titans’ top four rushers combined for 3,158 yards through 11 games — to 104 yards on 36 carries.

Alex Martinez (17-23, 383 yards, 5 touchdowns) added to his career and single-season passing yardage marks.

Willie Walton (3 catches, 78 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown) became the first St. Laurence receiver ever to eclipse 1,000 yards in a season and added an interception. Robert Chayka had six grabs for 119 yards, including touchdown catches of 18 and 54 yards.

Placekicker Mauricio Garibay had a 32-yard field goal.

“I love our team’s character, the way we play together,” Blackmon said.

“Our defensive effort, our overall resiliency, we came out and played tonight.

“We’re not the biggest team, but we’re tough. We have a lot of tenacity. I really like that about our team.

“We really feel like, regardless of who the opponent is, we just have to play our game and we’ll be fine.”

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Rushing star Fayezon Smart burned Tinley Park with three screen pass catches for 104 yards in the Class 5A quarterfi als on Friday.

lone loss coming 33-30 against 2013 and 2014 NCAA Division III national champion University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

The team has scored 86, 79, 77, 76 and 69 points in games this year. Four players have combined to throw for 3,986 yards and 15 players have combined to rush for 2,763 yards. The team has 42 rushing and 42 passing touchdowns.

SXU comes into the game losing 2814 to Robert Morris University on Nov. 7. Quarterback John Rhode missed the game with an injury and backup Dan Ladd was 12-of-28 for 132 yards and the usually-potent offense was held to 304 yards.

This year’s field includes 10 automatic qualifiers and six at-large selections.

Automatic berths were given to teams that won their conference regular-season title and were ranked within the top 20 of the final regular-season NAIA Football Coaches’ Top 25 Poll. At-large bids given to the next highest ranked teams that did not claim an automatic spot.

Seven teams from the 2014 FCS are in the field again this year including SXU. Morningside is making its 12th-consecutive appearance in the FCS, which is the longest active streak in NAIA football.

STATE SEMIFINAL PLAYOFF PREVIEWS • CAPSULES & PHOTOS BY JEFF VORVA WAUBONSIE VALLEY (8-4) at MARIST (8-4) THE FACTS: Waubonsie Valley, seeded 30th visits 23rd-seeded Marist at 6 p.m. Saturday in a Class 8A semifinal game. Marist High School is located at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: Waubonsie Valley beat Edwardsville, 20-17, in the first round, Neuqua Valley, 21-15, in the second round and Naperville Central, 17-0, in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Marist beat three playoff opponents by three points each. They knocked off Niles Notre Dame, 17-14, in the first round, Barrington, 59-56, in the second round in the highest scoring Class 8A playoff game in history, and Oswego, 38-35, in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Marist Running back Darshon McCullough (pictured) had two rushing TDs against Oswego and three

receiving touchdowns against Barrington.

NOTEWORTY: Both squads have the unusual distinction of being the only teams in the state to knock off their conference champions in the regular season and postseason.

Marist did it against Niles Notre Dame and Waubonsie did it against Naperville Central.

In the regular season, The Warriors beat Central 15-14 on Sept. 18 but had they lost that game, they would not have qualified for the playoffs. If Marist didn’t beat ND, 49-42, on the same night, the Redhawks would not have qualified for the playoffs. Now one of them is going to the state championship.

UP NEXT: The winner faces the LoyolaPalatine winner for the Class 8A State Championship at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

NAZARETH ACADEMY (10-2) AT ST. LAURENCE (10-2) THE FACTS: Nazareth, the seventh-seed in the northern bracket, visits fifth-seeded St. Laurence at 1 p.m. Saturday in a Class 5A semifinal game.

St. Laurence High School is located at 5556 W. 77th St. in Burbank.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: Nazareth beat Sycamore, 38-6 in the first round, Solorio Academy 43-3 in the second round and Joliet Catholic, 35-21 in Saturday’s quarterfinals. Julian Love had a 77-yard run and 66-yard reception in the game. St. Laurence beat Rich Central, 41-34, in the first round, King, 41-0, in the second round and Tinley Park, 36-9 in the quarterfinals Saturday as Willie Walton (pictured) was dangerous on both sides of the ball as he had a touchdown and an interception in his own end zone.

NOTEWORTHY: Nazareth won the Class 6A title last year and was bumped down this year. The last time Nazareth lost a playoff game was the second round of the Class 5A playoff when the Roadrunners were beaten 33-28 by Sycamore. St. Laurence has saved money on gas costs. Out of 13 games this season, the Vikings will have played nine at home. The Vikings defense has been up

and down this year but just gave up nine points in the past two playoff games.

UP NEXT: The winner faces the Lincoln-Way West-

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Brother Rice coach Brian Badke’s team finished 10-2 and the Crusaders made it to the Class 8A semifinals before bowing out to Palatine.

Continued from Page 1 magnitude of that play was big. Offensively and defensively, it was definitely a team effort all the way to that final whistle.”

From the first whistle, it was obvious that the visiting RedHawks came ready to play. They opened the game with an eight-minute drive that was capped by a 3-yard touchdown run by Brendan Skalitzky — his first of two rushing scores on the day — to give the team an early 7-0 advantage.

Marist would get the ball back on the following kickoff and score another touchdown 3:18 later to take a 14-0 lead. Oswego took possession of the ball for the first time with just 42 seconds left in the first quarter.

“It was obviously great the way the game started,” Dunne said. “The kids came out and kept playing the way we did in our last win. There were a lot of big plays in that first half that we capitalized on,” Marist also received two rushing touchdowns from Darshon McCullough, a touchdown from D.J. Herrell and a 26-yard field goal from Tom Gillen.

However, Oswego would finally find its stride and roll off 28 unanswered points before Topps’ interception sealed the game.

“The second half didn’t go the way we wanted it to go, but Oswego fought back. Thankfully, the guys didn’t give up,” Dunne said.

Waiting for Marist on Saturday is a Waubonsie Valley team that Dunne said is solid in all facets of the game: offense, defense and special teams.

“Waubonsie is a great all-around team,” he said.

“We’re focusing on this game the way we have every

Champaign Central winner for the Class 5A State Championship at 10 a.m. on Nov. 28 at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

other game — we take it day by day.”

As for Brother Rice, the Crusaders scored on their second possession at Palatine — a 5-yard pass from quarterback Cam Miller to Ricky Smalling, who also had two rushing scores on the day. The second score came on a 96-yard drive in the second that was capped by a 1-yard keeper by Miller.

A John Richardson 33-yard field goal extended the Crusaders’ lead to 17-0, which was their lead at halftime. A Palatine touchdown cut the Brother Rice lead to 17-7 with eight minutes left. However,

a 21-7 Pirates fourth-quarter advantage doomed the Crusaders.

Still ahead 17-14, a 1-yard touchdown keeper by Miller extended the Rice advantage to 24-14 with 8:05 left in the game. However, Palatine would score with 6:21 and 2:29 left to take the four-point advantage.

Taylor led Brother Rice with 88 rushing yards on 23 attempts, and Miller was 33-for-42 passing for 287 yards. Smalling finished with 11 catches and 112 receiving yards, as Brother Rice compiled 417 total yards.

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FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISITAN

Oh Lourdes! TCC volleyball to face unbeaten team at nationals Trinity Christian College entered the CCAC volleyball tournament as the No. 3 seed, but the Trolls came away as the champions.

Trinity captured the conference tournament title with a win over the University of St. Francis (Joliet, Illinois) in the final match. The Trolls took the Fighting Saints in three straight sets at 25-19, 25-23, and 25-17. With the title, Trinity receives one of the CCAC’s automatic bids to the NAIA National Championship Opening Round on Saturday.

It is the third time in Trinity’s history that the volleyball team has advanced to the NAIA National Championship.

Trinity (23-16) will begin play at No. 18 Lourdes University (31-0) in the opening round at the University of Toledo. If the team wins it will move on to the tournament final site in Sioux City, Iowa on December 1-5.

Except for a couple of early ties, the Trolls had the lead in the first set against St. Francis. With a four -point run with Tori Mantel on the serving line, Trinity took a 13-8 lead. Throughout the rest of the set the team continued to maintain a scoring gap. Ahead at 23-18, the Trolls gained their final two points on kills by Tina Massey.

The two teams were never separated by more than two points through the entire second set. Tied at 22-22, St. Francis took the lead on a kill. However the Trolls came right back and answered with two kills by Massey and a final dagger by Kacie Stoll for the win.

The Trolls trailed through the early part of the third set and trailed at 11-9.

They were not ready to let the match go and rallied on a 13-4 run to post a 2215 lead. The Trolls reached set point at 24-17 on a kill by Christa Veenstra and

ran a season and career best at 27:21 for 55th. Mark Bohdan was the team’s fifth runner. He took 80th place at 27:50. The final two competitors for the Trolls produced their best times of the season. Luke Boss ran a 27:59 for 84th and Kyle VanderPlaats ran 28:27 for 95th.

Men’s basketball team wins Troll Classic

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The Trinity Christian College women’s volleyball team won the CCAC Tournament Saturday night and will head to the first round of the NAIA nationals on Saturday.

ended the set and the match on a block

by Stoll and Veenstra.

Cross Country teams place high in nationals The Trolls competed in the 35th Annual Women’s and 43rd Annual Men’s NCCAA National Championships Saturday at the Field of Dreams Cross country Course at Houghton College (New York). The women’s race consisted of 21 teams of which the Trolls took fifth place. The men’s 8K competition featured 18 teams and the Trolls ended in seventh place.

The flat, open course allowed for some fast times for both the women

and the men as six Trinity runners posted their best times of the season.

Overall, the 5K race featured 142 runners and the Trolls had had three runners in the top 25 percent.

Ashley Jourdan led the way for the team with an eight-place finish. Her time of 18 minutes, 24 seconds was a career best. By finishing in the top 15 she also earned All-American honors.

Jessica Disselkoen crossed the finish line at 19:08 and took 21st place. Also a top finisher was Megan DeWeerd who ran a personal best at 19:39 for 33rd.

The No. 4 spot for the Trolls went to Nicole Syverson who took 48th place at 20:13. Leah VanTol grabbed the fifth

scoring position in 61st overall with a time of 20:42. The final two runners for the team were Amanda Jackson at 21:51 for 95th place and Hope Fatham at 22:22 for 111th place.

The men’s team had two runners in the top fourth of the field of 135 runners and had four athletes post season bests. Cody Velthuizen was the team’s top run with his season best time of 26:07. He finished in 21st place overall.

Michael Potter finished the race in 33rd place with a time of 26:40. Also under 27 minutes was Keegan Fitzsimmons at 26:58 for a 44th place finish.

In the scoring was Alex Clark who

The Trolls made fairly easy work of their first game of the Troll Classic with a 72-38 win over Lincoln Christian University on Thursday. Trinity held the Red Lions to 15 points in the first half and took a commanding 28 point lead.

The high scorer for the team was Jordan Perry with 15 points while Caleb Jonkman added 12, all from the arc.

Nari Garrett collected seven rebounds and Austin Halcomb had six as did Ben Brinks. Both Jonkman and Ryan Tubbs had four assists.

The second day of the Troll Classic was just as good for Trinity as the first day as the team beat Olivet College (Olivet, Michigan), a NCAA Div. III team. The Trolls took a 47-32 lead at the half and finished with the 77-65 win. With the two victories of the tournament the team improved to 5-1.

Myles Birgans had 15 points and four assists to lead the team. Garrett had a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds and Halcomb was just shy of that mark with nine points and nine rebounds. Jonkman added 10 points and nine boards and Christian Cantu had six assists.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

THE NEXT LEVEL

FOCUS ON MORAINE VALLEY

Casey sets the table for 2nd-place CCAC finish

Reigning in the rain Cross country team wins Region IV title

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The University of St. Francis and freshman setter Amber Casey had quite a ride in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference volleyball tournament.

The Mother McAuley graduate helped the Saints, which entered the tourney with a 19-21 record, to a second place finish in the CCAC Tournament. Trinity Christian won the title with a 25-19, 2523, 25-17 win over the Saints Saturday night in Palos Heights.

The Saints were seeded fifth and opened the tournament with a 24-26, 25-17, 25-23, 25-16 victory over fourthseeded St. Xavier in Chicago on Nov. 10.

Casey had 16 assists, two aces and seven digs in the match.

Casey had 26 assists and nine digs in a 25-23, 25-21, 17-25, 25-19 stunner over Olivet Nazarene, the top seed in the tournament in Bourbonnais on Thursday to set up the showdown in Palos Heights.

Trinity knocked off second-seeded Cardinal Stritch for the right to host the championship match.

In the title tilt, she had 14 assists, a kill and an ace.

Getting a kick out of October Orland Park native and Lyons Township graduate Matt Cotiguala is on the radar screen of committee members for the Fred Mitchell Award.

Mitchell, a retiring Chicago sportswriter who kicked in college, will name a winner in December but he recently recognized 32 kickers across the country for their performances in October and

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Amber Casey, a former Mother McAuley standout, helped the University of St. Francis to a second-place finish in the CCAC Tournament.

that included Cotiguala, who kicks and punts for St. Ambrose, an NAIA school in Iowa.

“October was a record-setting month for college football place-kickers across the country and many games were decided by late field goals,” Mitchell said in a news release. “It is a pleasure to recognize kickers that were nominated by their schools for terrific performance during October and for their impressive volunteer efforts off the football field.”

Through October, Cotiguala accounted for 73 points for the Fighting Bees and his 17 field goals leads the NAIA. He scored 15 points in 39-35 win over Dakota State on Sept. 26 earning NAIA National Special Teams Player of the Week recognition He also won four MFSA Midwest League Special Teams player of the year awards.

According to the Mitchell Award committee bio, the kicker is also an Ambro-

sians for Peace and Justice member, he volunteers at area soup kitchens, is a Special Olympics volunteer and works with local high school kickers.

Historic rosters Although wins may be hard to come by, Governors State started its inaugural season in basketball earlier this month and players from the area dot theses historic rosters.

On the women’s team, two area players are on the Jaguar’s roster.

Sandburg graduate Rachel Distor, a 5-5 freshman guard, and Evergreen Park native and Moraine Valley Community College graduate Amber Hunter, a 6-foot junior, are on the first Jaguar squad.

On the men’s team, former Moraine Valley players Johnte Shannon and Des’Nique Harris are on the inaugural roster. Shannon is a 6-2 guard and Harris is a 6-5 power forward.

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER

Women’s cross country team heads to N.C. for nationals The Cougars were one of 12 teams to earn an at-large bid to Saturday’s NAIA Women’s Cross Country National Championships at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, N.C. The field will feature 36 teams and 82 individuals. The Cougars were ranked 24th in the nation in the final NAIA poll.

“This team has worked so well together this season, so it is great to see them rewarded for their efforts,” said SXU women’s cross country coach Lisa Ebel. “Watching them work towards and achieve their goals has been so enjoyable. The national meet gives this special group another opportunity to shine.”

Saint Xavier is coming off a thirdplace finish at the highly competitive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Championships Nov. 7 in Bourbonnais. The Cougars finished behind No. 15 Olivet Nazarene University and No. 17 University of St. Francis in the field of 13 teams. This marks the fifth time in Ebel’s 10-year tenure as head coach that her team has qualified for the national meet. The previous appearances

were in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011.

Men’s basketball Sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) scored a careerhigh 39 points and pulled down eight rebounds, but the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team fell 102-91 to No. 4 ranked University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Nov. 11 at the Shannon Center.

Lux-ury for the softball team Softball coach Myra Minuskin decided that one more piece was necessary to complete her 2016-17 recruiting class and that in the form of second baseman/outfielder Lexxi Lux from Tinley Park High School. Lux, a native of Oak Forest, is planning to pursue a degree in nursing at SXU. “Lexxi is a hard-nosed, versatile player on defense and a solid, left-handed hitter,” said Minuskin. “She is the perfect fit for our program.”

Volleyball team upset Senior right side Meghan Falsey (Schaumburg./Schaumburg) and junior middle

blocker Melanie Miller (Chicago/Western Illinois University/Kenwood Academy) combined for 26 kills on the night, but the No. 4 seeded Saint Xavier University volleyball team struggled with errors and lost to rival and No. 5 seed University of St. Francis in the first round of the 2015 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Volleyball Tournament Sept. 10 at the Shannon Center in Chicago. The Cougars finished 21-13 overall and lost the match, 24-26, 25-17, 25-23, 25-16.

Junior middle blocker Miller and redshirt freshman Courtney Joyce (Chicago/Western Illinois University/Mother McAuley) both represented Saint Xavier University on the first team of the 2015 All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Volleyball Team.

Meghan Falsey claimed a spot on the second team of the 2015 All-CCAC Volleyball Team. All three earn all-conference accolades for their first time in their playing careers as Cougars.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

The Moraine Valley Community College defied the elements on Oct. 31 and ran into the record book again.

This time it was for capturing its second consecutive NJCAA Region IV Division I championship. It wasn’t easy. The Cyclones had to persevere through rain, cold and wind and a feisty Sauk Valley Community College team to take the title 45-52. Seven teams competed.

In winning back-to-back crowns, Moraine Valley placed four on the 15-member All-Region team with Hannah Funk (Sandburg) leading the way with her fifth place finish in 20:52. Abby Correa (Oak Forest) was next across the line in seventh place in 20:59 followed by Yuliana Olivares (Reavis) in 10th in 21:21, Stephanie Majewski (Reavis) in 12th in 21:26, Jackie Navarrete (Shepard) in 20th in 21:54, Amy Miller (Shepard) in 21st in 22:01, Crystal Flores (Argo) in 27th in 22:46, and Gabby Plewa (Reavis) in 34th in 24:19. There were 50 runners in the field.

Their successful defense of the crown landed them in the record book for the second week in a row becoming the first women’s MVCC cross country team to win back-to-back regional championships in addition to repeating as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference crown holders the previous week. “We are extremely proud of their accomplishment. They certainly earned it. They had to battle adversity starting with a constant downpour, temperatures in the low 40s and wind and a tough Sauk Valley squad,” said Coach Mark Horstmeyer, who was voted women’s Region Coach of the Year.

In men’s action, freshmen Tomas Villa (Reavis) and Jeremy Morgan (Tinley Park) are heading to the NJCAA Division I Cross Country Championship after securing spots on the 15-member All-Region IV Division I team following the qualifying race on Oct. 31 at Harper College in Palatine.

Volleyball team moves on The Cyclones are moving on in regional playoffs after defeating College of Lake County (Nov. 2) in four sets.

Carly Nowaczyk (St. Ignatius) led the offense with 17 kills followed by Kam Myles (Queen of Peace) with 12. Defensively, Carolyn Yerkes (Marist) led the way with 29 digs. Quarterbacking the offense was sophomore Carly Trinley (Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences) with 47 assists along with four aces.

Men’s basketball team stumbles then wins three

In their first game of the season, the Cyclones lost to Triton College, 76-51. Ermias Nega (Wakefield) led the way with 17 points and seven rebounds followed by Luke

Hook (Andrew) with seven points and six rebounds.

The Cyclones took charge Nov. 4 in their 97-64 victory over Trinity Christian College JV. Nega led again with 30 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Jason Roland (Oak Forest) was the second highest scorer with 18 points.

Tommy Demogerontas (Sandburg) added 12 points and nine rebounds while Khalil Williams (Eisenhower) had five points and 12 rebounds.

The Cyclones tacked on another victory Nov. 7, this time an 86-77 win against Kishwaukee College.

Nega banked 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists and four steals.

Luke Hook had a double-double (13 points, 12 rebounds) and Jason Roland contributed 19 points and three assists.

“We look pretty good so far.

But we’re young, and it shows sometimes. Overall we are happy with where we are,” said assistant Coach Roosevelt Green.

For their third straight victory (Nov. 10), the Cyclones demonstrated some domination. They defeated Truman College 74-59.

Nega had 26 points and four steals while Demogerontas had eight points and six rebounds. Hook banked nine and had nine boards.

Women’s basketball team sweeps In a tournament weekend (Nov. 6-7), the Cyclones took their first sweep of the season, edging out both Lincoln Land Community College and Lincoln College.

First they defeated Lincoln Land 86-82 in overtime. Down 37-23 at the half, the Cyclones fought back to score 55 in the second half before overtime. Jade Warner (Romeoville) scored the game-tying 3-pointer with four seconds to go and finished with 13 points, five assists and five rebounds. Michelle Borgen (Andrew) had her first double-double of the season with 23 points and 17 rebounds.

Erin Drynan (Mother McAuley) added 16 points and six blocks while Duneya Shatat (Oak Lawn) finished with 18 points, including going 4-for-9 from the 3-point line.

Collectively the Cyclones were 10for-23 from the 3-point line, which made a difference in this big win against a solid team.

Against Lincoln, the Cyclones squeaked by 66-64. Again they were down at the half (33-29), but came back to outscore Lincoln 2311 in the third quarter. With four minutes to go, the Cyclones led 5037, but Lincoln rallied and missed a 15-footer that would have tied the game in regulation. Drynan put on a show in her first collegiate tripledouble (10 points, 15 rebounds, 10 blocks). Borgen led all scorers with 22 and Kailey Foster (Joliet West) chipped in 10 points.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST Thank goodness there are only two weeks left to the football season because our boys put in another wretched week of picking. No one finished with a better than .500 record. Maholy bragged he was going to have a perfect week. He and Rakow finished 5-5, and Rakow keeps the overall two-game lead over Maholy. Vorva and Nasella went 4-6 and King Fin was 3-7. The boys moved to Page 5 early in the season, and if they don’t pick it up in the next two weeks, they may be moved to the obituary section in 2016.

Jeff Vorva Last week: Postseason: Regular season: Waubonsie Valley at Marist Nazareth at St. Laurence Loyola at Palatine Champaign Central at Lincoln-Way West Prairie Ridge at Montini Crete-Monee at Hinsdale South Cary-Grove at Glenbard West Libertyville at Bradley Bourbonnais Marengo at Phillips St. Xavier at Morningside

4-6 16-14 71-18 Marist Nazareth Loyola Champaign Montini Crete Glenbard W Bradley Marengo Morningside

Anthony Nasella 4-6 15-15 51-38 Marist St. Laurence Loyola LWW Montini Crete Glenbard W Bradley Marengo St. Xavier

Jason Maholy 5-5 18-12 63-26 Marist Nazareth Loyola Champaign Prairie Ridge Hinsdale South Glenbard W. Libertyville Marengo Morningside

Wally Findysz

Bob Rakow

3-7 13-17 71-18 Marist Nazareth Loyola LWW Montini Crete Cary-Grove Libertyville Marengo St. Xavier

5-5 20-10 63-26 WV St. Laurence Loyola LWW Montini Hinsdale South Cary-Grove Libertyville Phillips St. Xavier

Images from last week’s sporting events

New Brother Rice basketball coach Bobby Frasor, a former star player at the school, gets in some stretching with the troops during the first day of boys basketball practice on Nov. 9.

Brother Rice players bend over backward on the first day of basketball practice. The Crusaders’ first game is Tuesday against Bartlett at the Wheaton Academy Tournament. Brother Rice’s football team knocked Bartlett out of the first round of the Class 8A playoffs in late October.

The first penalty flag (above) was thrown on the first play of Saturday’s Class 5A quarterfinal game between St. Laurence and Tinley Park. It was an offsides call against Tinley. St. Laurence was whistled nine times for 105 yards worth of penalties, including one before halftime that coach Harold Blackmon took issue with (right photo). Tinley Park was penalized six times for 70 yards.

St. Laurence receiver Robert Chayka ties his gold shoes during his team’s win over Tinley Park. Chayka had six catches for 119 yards in the game, which the Vikings won 36-9.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.VALERIE BENNECKE SLACK, FIFTH THIRD BANK S/I/I TO FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO) Defendants 14 CH 20061 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 2015, 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 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 2302-314-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1409533.

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 Attorney File No. PA1409533 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 20061 TJSC#: 35-13523 I675231

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.AZZAM A. HINDI A/K/A AZZAM ALHINDI, GHAIDA AL NAJJAR, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 10 CH 017324 15149 HOLLYHOCK COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2015, 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 15149 HOLLYHOCK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-110-022. 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 14-13-28554. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-28554 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017324 TJSC#: 35-14353 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA A. DZIUBA AKA MONIKA DZIUBA AKA MONIKA ALEKSANDRA DZIUBA, DARIUSZ DZIUBA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, PNC BANK, N.A. SBM TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SBM TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 8228 24 COUR LEROUX 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 January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2015, 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 24 COUR LEROUX, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $133,577.01.

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 F14040121.

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. F14040121 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 8228 TJSC#: 35-15070 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.HANANE BAYOUD Defendants 15 CH 002963 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 29, 2015, 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 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-108-031. 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 14-15-02623.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-02623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002963 TJSC#: 35-14507 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. FKA WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB. Plaintiff, -v.SOFIA PAPAGEORGE, SPIRO PAPAGEORGE, CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS Defendants 10 CH 43970 9024 CHRISTINA DRIVE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 9, 2015, 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 9024 CHRISTINA DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-221-010. 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: 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 PA1119174. 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 Attorney File No. PA1119174 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 43970 TJSC#: 35-13076 I674519

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-HYB 10 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HYB 10, Plaintiff V. KENNETH H. SOUTH A/K/A KEN SOUTH A/K/A K. SOUTH A/K/A K.H. SOUTH A/K/A KENNETH H. SOUTH JR.; MARIE E. SOUTH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; PALOS CREEK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, Defendants 10 CH 11860 Property Address: 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 10-033103 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 22, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on December 23, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11061 South 84th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-14-411-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If the subject property is a condominium, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association’s assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 316,245.03. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered “as is,� with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www. kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 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 WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.MARK E. LAFAIRE, DEBRA E. LAFAIRE, HOME EQUITY OF AMERICA, INC. Defendants 12 CH 41851 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 29, 2015, 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 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-203-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $207,871.40.

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 The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 11-052032.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 11-052032 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41851 TJSC#: 35-14378 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

For Sale Public Notice Network Ruff, Weidenaar - Brandon Freud IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; Plaintiff vs.

STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 16107; PIOTR GACEK ; DANUTA GACEK; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants 15 CH 6645 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 7, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9758 South 90th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465. P.I.N. 23-10-202-031-0000.

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

For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MOREQUITY, INC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ KULIKOWSKI, RENETA KULIKOWSKI, PNC BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 13 CH 5764 8115 WEST 90TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2015, 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 8115 WEST 90TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-209-027-0000.

The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1300840. 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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1300840 Attorney Code.

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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 herby 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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OUT & ABOUT Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 9

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS THIS WEEK The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host its monthly Womantalk coffee hour and discussion on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Led by MaryAnn Grzych, ladies are invited to join the discussion of “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach or other inspirational readings that participants wish to bring. There is no cost, but advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

will learn the basics of the electric guitar.

• Design A Button - 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 25, will give students the chance to design and create their own button.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store - 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 25, a program for high school students to give back at a local thrift store by cleaning, sorting and shelving items.

• Movie Day: Guardian of the Galaxy - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 25, a movie day for students who are off of school.

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

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• Lip Sync Battle - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Lip Sync Battle night. Free food samples will be provided by The Great American Bagel and Meijer.

• Drop In: Campfire S’mores (7th & 8th Grade only) - 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 23, students will get the chance to hang out and make s’mores with their friends.

• Drop In: Campfire S’mores (High School only) - 3 to 4 p.m. Nov. 23, students will get the chance to hang out and make s’mores with their friends.

• Lead U: Message Sent - 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 23, a leadership workshop for high school students that focuses on finding our what kind of messages their actions are sending other people.

• Brown Bag Lunch - 1 to 2 p.m. Nov. 24, students will get the chance to bring their own lunch to eat with the staff.

• Gratitude Month: Random Acts of Kindness - 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 24, challenges students to participate in this program that is designed to brighten other people’s day.

• Open Studio: Pinball Machine - 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 24, students will work in teams to create their own pinball machine.

• Electric Guitar - 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 24, students

Thanksgiving puppet show

The Children’s Farm will host its annual Thanks“The 33” is based on a true story of 33 Chilean miners trapped in a mine. giving Puppet Show on Friday afternoon, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m., at the farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Directed by Kay Ardizzone, the animal puppets will present a show about being thankful. After the show, children will be invited to share refreshments and visit the barns to see the animals who have begun to grow shaggy coats.

Admission to the puppet show is $6 per person.

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

“The 33” is the incredible true story of 33 Chilean Wreathmaking workshop The Log Cabin Center for the Arts will offer an miners trapped in the mine they work in everyday.

It’s a technologically stunning film that follows evergreen wreath-making workshop on Monday, 33 miners trapped underground for a miraculous Dec. 1, at 7 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, 69 days. It became an international incident that Palos Park.

Professional floral designer George Mitchell will had the whole world watching. The whole world help each student create a beautiful fresh balsam fir probably won’t be watching this film.

The film looks spectacular, it’s acted wonderfully, wreath, complete with pine cones and a red velvet and the story it’s based on is amazing, but those than this overly polished Hollywood film wants bow, just in time for the Christmas holidays. things can’t make this compelling. It’s only two to tell you.

The workshop fee is $12 plus $12 for materials.

Students must bring their own pruners. Registration hours, but it feels much longer. This is a clock Nothing the film does is riveting or the least bit watcher of a movie at its finest. We almost all exciting. The biggest challenge for the filmmakers is required. Call 361-3650. know how this ends and it slowly takes us there. is to take a story most of us know and make it This film looks spectacular and that is one of the compelling. Director Patricia Riggen fails miserably only things it has going for it. Everything throughout at making this film interesting, unlike what Steven the film looks authentic. The authenticity of the movie Spielberg did with the true story “Bridge of Spies” was helped by actually shooting in Chile. One of that came out just a while ago. the most impressive things here is the simulation of What she and the writers really did was make the SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. and overlook a responsibility.

By Jeraldine Saunders LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Try 21): Doubts may resurface. There the mine collapse. The mine collapse is the center plight of the miners seem trivial. Everything is so point of the story and it needed to be done right neatly packaged that this just seems like a Hollywood ARIES (March 21-April 19): standing on your toes if your reach was probably a good reason for so the movie doesn’t falter right away. story. It’s not something out of make-believe, even exceeds your grasp.

You may be not following through on a preYou can harness your energies The acting is wonderful, even though some of though that is how the film is packaged. Most of more ambitious than usual in the and build something of value in vious plan. You may spend time the casting decisions were not right. This writer is the week ahead. Just be sensible week to come. Take control; orga- dealing with past issues in the not going to say you need Chilean actors to play the miners have problems (psychological, health, drugs), which the film chooses not to mention. The and take steps so that you don’t nize everything so you can more week to come.

Chileans but it wouldn’t hurt. It features Antonio film wants you to think that they all got out and easily handle obligations. burn the candle at both ends. Set CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. Banderas and Lou Diamond Phillips, who are at least lived happily-ever-after with their families, which VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): reasonable time limits.

19): Self-discipline brings satis- Latino. Those two try their best to make this film is not the case.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take an inventory of your trajec- faction. People may measure you watchable. For those who like to criticize casting The film does have many flaws and the trivialGet it while you can. You can rev tory. In the week to come you can against standards of perfection that decisions this film is for you. It has an Irish actor izing of the accident is the biggest, but its job is take the time to consider where up your love life even if you are your present path will lead in the are hard to meet during the week Gabriel Byrne, a French actress Juliette Binoche, ultimately to tell a miracle story. Not all true stories happily paired up with your “one future. New contacts widen your ahead. Don’t be disappointed by and an American actor Bob Gunton as the Chilean need to be told and this story could have been told and only.” By the end of the week social and career network. president. Do any of them actually look Chilean better. Maybe other filmmakers will learn from “The bad news. you may be completely focused 33” and tell the whole story, not just the parts that LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. enough? on job or career necessities.

This is an amazing story, it’s just not told right. make you happy.

A change of venue gives you a 18): Make purchases that require GEMINI (May 21-June 20): chance to display your talents good taste today. Your financial It’s truly amazing that these 33 men survived 69 People may be more sociable and this week. You won’t be asked Tony Pinto’s grade: D days trapped in a mine but there’s more to the story loving than usual in the early part to participate in company events situation can improve due to the of the week. However, as time unless you turn on the charm and efforts of a coworker. As the week goes by, it may be difficult to pin convince others of your commit- unfolds you may have more work and less play. anyone down. You may not be ment.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): sure of someone’s feelings.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): CANCER (June 21-July 22): You know how to persuade oth- Mistakes as well as successes can (NOTICE: Ratings for each film as Cannes and Tribeca - about an spent much of his life and career Bubble over like a shaken cham- ers with a well-placed word. This teach you something. In the week begin with a ‘star’ rating - one Irishman (played by Barry Ward) observing human nature - when pagne bottle. In the early part of week, however, you may end up ahead good relationships should star meaning ‘poor,’ four mean- who established a dance hall in the he wasn’t focused on the insect the week you can enjoy a bit more working on your own. Concentrate be strengthened and reinforced. It ing ‘excellent’ - followed by the early 1920s, when his efforts to world, though he considers the prestige, fun, and joy. Don’t let on practical tasks and put social will become obvious which ones Motion Picture Association of serve the country’s young people two connected - and sharing his are not good. all those bubbles go to your head affairs on the back burner.

America rating, and then by a drew opposition from political findings on it. Televised recently family-viewing guide, the key for and religious leaders. They won by PBS, this documentary profiles the battle, at least initially ... but him and his belief in genetics as a which appears below.) later, social and cultural condimeans of quick learning ... though STARTING THIS WEEK: tions inspired the man to reopen “THE MAN FROM the site against all odds. Francis others have argued that shared culU.N.C.L.E.”: The movie version Magee, Aileen Henry and Sim- tural experiences have a greater of the classic 1960s television se- one Kirby also star. DVD extras: teaching role for mankind. *** ries lacks the Robert Vaughn-Da- “making-of” documentary; audio (Not rated) vid McCallum charisma as Henry commentary by Ward and Kirby; Cavill and Armie Hammer assume deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: P, V) COMING SOON: “AMERICAN ULTRA” (Nov. the roles of (reluctant, in this case) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) spy partners Napoleon Solo and “THE BRAIN WITH DAVID 24): Not realizing he’s a CIA opIllya Kuryakin, but director Guy EAGLEMAN”: In this miniseries erative with deeply implanted spy Ritchie (“Sherlock Holmes”) gets - which wraps up its run on PBS skills, a slacker (Jesse Eisenberg) the atmosphere of the time right the same week it debuts on home is targeted for elimination. (R: AS, as the agents launch a Cold War video - neuroscientist Eagleman P, GV) pursuit of the sinister masterminds looks at various aspects of the “NO ESCAPE” (Nov. 24): behind a global nuclear threat. Ali- human brain and why it operates A businessman (Owen Wilson) cia Vikander plays a scientist’s as it does, thus making individuals tries to protect his family during daughter who could help the duo in the way they are. Visual effects and a violent rebellion in Southeast their mission. Hugh Grant appears people’s personal stories form big Asia. (R: AS, P, V) as U.N.C.L.E. chief Waverly, and components of the project, which “RICKI AND THE FLASH” Elizabeth Debicki and Sylvester opens with the episode “What Is (Nov. 24): A would-be rock star Groth have their moments as vil- Reality?” detailing how physically lains. Jared Harris also appears. isolated the brain is ... yet it serves (Meryl Streep) is summoned home DVD extra: “making-of” docu- as the essential portal for the pro- to deal with her troubled daughter mentary. *** (PG-13: AS, N, V) cessing of all stimuli, external as (Mamie Gummer, Streep’s actual (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) well as internal. Other questions offspring). (PG-13: AS, P) “MINIONS” (Dec. 8): The Supplied photo “WE ARE YOUR addressed by the episodes include Pastel instructor Susan Flanagan creates a pastel painting next to several of her pieces of artwork for sale at the FRIENDS”: Zac Efron (“Neigh- “What Makes Me?” and “Who animated “Despicable Me” charannual art show this Sunday at The Center in Palos Park. acters get their own movie, taking bors”) makes another bid to move Is in Control?” *** (Not rated) farther away from the teen-star “A HORSE TAIL”: A couple them to 1960s-era New York and image he had with this drama. of familiar faces who don’t nor- London; voices include Sandra He plays a would-be disc jockey mally make family-oriented proj- Bullock and Jon Hamm. (PG: AS) trying to make his mark in the ects, Charisma Carpenter (“Buffy “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE world of electronic music with the Vampire Slayer”) and Domi- ROGUE NATION” (Dec. 15): the help of an older mentor (Wes nique Swain (“Face/Off”), appear Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is an Bentley) ... which looks promis- in this story of an effort to save agent without an agency after the ing until he falls for the mentor’s a family’s farm and horse stables CIA shuts down his team. (PG-13: girlfriend (Emily Ratajkowski). from bank foreclosure. An accoun- AS, P, V) The Center will host its annual Christmas Art glass, pottery, quilts, knitting, pastels, collages, wood- The film is from the producers tant (“Days of Our Lives” alum “TED 2” (Dec. 15): The talkShow and Sale this Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m., at carvings, mandalas, lapidary, jewelry, calligraphy, of such romantic-comedy hits as Patrick Muldoon is called in to ing teddy bear (voiced by Seth 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. nature photography, handmade papers, folk arts, “Four Weddings and a Funeral” assist and brings along his teenage The event will feature the works of Lenox Wal- and children’s and family artwork. Some instruc- and “Love Actually.” DVD extra: daughter (Mandalynn Carlson) ... MacFarlane) runs into trouble lace, Lois Hrejsa, Marge Boyd, April Schabes, Dan tors will be demonstrating their artwork throughout “making-of” documentary. *** though a member of the horse- in becoming an adoptive parent; (R: AS, N, P) (Also On Demand) tending family isn’t happy about Mark Wahlberg also returns. (R Snyder, Susan Flanagan, Georgann Ring, Nettie the afternoon. and unrated versions: AS, P) “JIMMY’S HALL”: Veteran his presence. *** (G) Botts, Dan Snyder, Dave Sanders, Keith Miller, Blanche Sanders and The Center staff and volunteer FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE “E.O. WILSON - OF ANTS Georgann Ring, Rick Steffen and other Center art Fellowcrafters will also have a bazaar of Christmas British filmmaker Ken Loach KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nuinstructors and students. crafts for sale, such as wooden reindeers, tin bell (“The Wind That Shakes the Bar- AND MEN”: Sociobiology is a Included in the show will be watercolors, pen and swags, and holiday wreaths. For more information, ley”) directed this fact-based dra- concept founded by Pulitzer Prize- dity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, ma - an entry in such film festivals winning author Wilson, who has particularly graphic violence. ink drawings, handmade baskets, weavings, stained call 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

Amazing story of ‘The 33’ trivialized by Hollywood TONY PINTO

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WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Elevate comfort food to a gourmet experience

By Wolfgang Puck As gourmet as this dish may sound, I think you will find it incredibly easy to shop for and make. The seafood departments in many food stores today carry pre-cooked lobster meat you can use; and, if not, you can substitute precooked lump crabmeat, making certain to pick through it to remove any bits of shell or cartilage. And, the flaky puff pastry that tops each individual pot pie won’t require you to spend hours mixing dough and rolling it out repeatedly on a marble pastry slab; instead, all you have to do is go to the frozen foods section of any supermarket, buy a package of premade puff pastry and then thaw it following the package directions.

I think you’ll like the results.

Young Critics selected

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Mother McAuley High School juniors Annabella Barry, of Palos Heights, Alex Devlin, of Oak Lawn, and Annabelle Hladik have been selected to take part in the Young Critics program sponsored by the Goodman Theater and the Association for Women Journalists, Chicago. Each year in October the Goodman and AWJ join together to invite high school girls to apply for the Cindy Bandle Young Critics program. These journalism students will attend Goodman Theater productions while being mentored by professional journalists, teaching them to critique plays and perform in-depth interviews to enrich their journalistic writing ability and networking skills.

INDIVIDUAL CHICKEN AND LOBSTER POTPIES Serves 4 • 3/4 pound (375 g) cooked lobster meat, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks • 3/4 pound cooked chicken meat, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1/2 pound (250 g) red potatoes, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes • 1/2 pound (250 g) carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes • 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen pearl onions, thawed and patted dry • 2 garlic cloves, minced • Pinch red pepper flakes • 1 sprig fresh thyme • 1 bay leaf • 1 cup (250 mL) white

St. Alexander Parish Hosts

A Christmas Concert featuring the

Palos Symphony Orchestra Mr. Patrick Mooney - Conductor

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Sunday, November 29th 3:30 PM

Children’s Farm Director Amy Didominicis holds an autumn-fl wering pineapple sage plant. SAGE is the acronym for the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education program at The Center.

The Center will serve turkey luncheon with Farm fixings Sustainable Agriculture will be the focus at a luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 24, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

The Center’s Farm Director Amy DiDominicis will show slides and talk about the second year of its Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education (SAGE) program at The Center. Begun last year, this experimental program has been a new initiative at The Center’s farm in which they’ve raised pasturefed beef, hogs, and poultry, plus organically-grown crops as part of a program to grow healthy food and to educate others about the benefits and challenges of doing it.

It has been a huge challenge, and DiDominicis will describe how the project has progressed in the past year.

The luncheon menu includes turkey and vegetables raised at the farm as part of the S.A.G.E. program.

The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Fr. Crosby Parish Center 126th & 71st Ave., Palos Heights Free Will Donation Appreciated Presented by: Friends of Rev. Stanley R. Rudcki

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wine • 2 cups (500 mL) organic chicken broth • 1 cup (250 mL) plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream • 2 tablespoons tomato paste • 1/2 cup (250 mL) frozen peas • 1 pound (500 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed following manufacturer’s instructions • 1 large cage-free egg, beaten Cut the lobster and chicken into 1-inch (2.5-cm) chunks. Season lightly with salt and pepper and set the chunks aside.

In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the potatoes, carrots and pearl onions, and saute until glossy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, thyme and bay leaf. Continue to saute, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are just beginning to soften but are not yet browning, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the wine to the pan and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Bring the wine to a boil and simmer briskly until it reduces by half its volume, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the broth, 1 cup cream of the cream, and the tomato paste, Bring to a boil and continue simmering until reduced by half, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the reserved lobster and chicken pieces. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the peas. Transfer mixture into 4 deep individual-portion 2-cup (500-mL) ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins and set aside to cool.

Roll out the puff pastry to a 1/4-inch (6-mm) thickness. Measure the diameter of the serving containers and cut out four circles of puff pastry at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) wider. Chill dough until the filling is cold.

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

Make an egg wash by beating together the egg and remaining 1 tablespoon of cream. Brush the edges of the serving bowls with the egg wash. Place a puff pastry circle on top of a serving bowl.

Press the pastry against the edge with the egg wash, being careful not to tear a hole in the pastry.

Brush the top with egg wash. Repeat with the remaining bowls and pastry circles.

Place the potpies on a baking Fotolia.com sheet and bake until the pastry is Premade puff pastry helps you golden brown, about 20 minutes. achieve a fla y crust for pot pies.

Serve immediately.