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Thursday, December 10, 2015

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State will pay funds owed to localities Palos Heights due about $200,000, Mayor Straz estimates

By Dermot Connolly

Municipalities throughout Illinois received an early holiday gift of sorts on Monday when the state Senate unanimously passed a bill that Gov. Bruce Rauner promptly signed, releasing $3.1 billion in funds that had been held up since July due to the failure of partisan leaders in Springfield to adopt a state budget.

The legislation, which was approved by the House last week, will reportedly send $1 billion to

lottery winners whose payments had been held up. But it was the revenue from local gaming, as well as $582 million in motor fuel taxes that was owed to local governments, $77 million for local 911 emergency centers, in addition to local use taxes, a percentage of sales tax revenue, that local mayors are most looking forward to receiving.

“We’re relieved to know that they are releasing our funds, our taxpayers’ money,” said Palos

Heights Mayor Robert Straz. He said his city expected to receive perhaps about $200,000, including MFT funds and the portion of the local use tax.

“We have a phone call in to the state comptroller to see whether or not we can expect to receive the funds this fiscal year, ending Dec. 31, or whether we will have to wait until next year,” Chicago Ridge Mayor Charles Tokar said.

He said that the MFT funds, and revenue from video gaming

and other monies his village is owed could amount to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

“We have a budget hearing next Tuesday, and we want to know if we can expect a lump sum or whether it will be coming in dribs and drabs,” said the mayor.

“I’m grateful that they were at least able to do this much, but I hope the guys in Springfield will be able to come to some agreement on the entire budget,” added Tokar, who has stressed at recent village board meetings the difficulty of finalizing the village’s budget for next year when cuts to the

funding municipalities get from the Local Government Distributive Fund are considered likely in any eventual state budget.

The Orland Park Village Board approved the 2016 budget following a brief hearing on Monday, and Mayor Daniel McLaughlin said whether or not state funding would be allocated didn’t play into it.

“We were conservative, but we figured that they have to give us the same amount as last year. State senators and representatives know we depend on those funds,” he said.

“I’m just glad to see some movement toward agreement.

Hopefully this will spur them on to do more,” McLaughlin added.

“All our local governments are happy about this,” said Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who is president of the Southwest Suburban Conference of Mayors.

“Hopefully, the funds will start coming to us in January.”

“The hold-up of these funds affected 1,300 cities and villages around the state,” he said. “It took a lot of work to get this done, and to get (legislators) to see that See STATE FUNDS, Page 2

ORLAND PARK

Village seeks to rev engine for good jobs along I-80 corridor

By Dermot Connolly

Orland Park is working on developing 235 acres of a 730acre area along the Interstate 80 corridor that runs from Will Cook Road to La Grange Road, stretching as far north as 179th Street but most of it is located south of 183rd Street.

Members of Orland Park Village Board’s Economic Development Strategy and Community Engagement Committee were given an “informational status report” on plans to develop the I-80 Zoning District.

Committees meet monthly, and Photo by Dermot Connolly the same report will be given at Organizers of the ninth annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10k set for May 1, 2016, met representatives of the new top tier sponsors, Palos Community 6 p.m. Dec. 21, for members of Hospital and CNB Bank & Trust, to unveil the new logo from the event. Shown are Palos Hospital Vice President Tim Brosnan (from left), race founders and directors Mel Diab and Jeff Prestinario, and Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, market president of CNB Bank.

the Public Works Committee and others that meet before the Village Board meeting.

Plans to develop the I-80 corridor were first described in the village’s Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2013, which called for attracting businesses offering “high quality” jobs.

According to the plans and artistic drawing shown during the report by Michael Kowski, assistant director of development services, what is being referred to as a “regional mixed-used campus” will feature hotels and businesses such as professional agencies, See ORLAND PARK, Page 2

New sponsors save half marathon Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank & Trust come to the rescue

By Dermot Connolly

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reparations are already kicking into high gear for the ninth annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10k set for May 1, 2016, a premier Palos event that is being presented by new title sponsors Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank and Trust this year.

Mel Diab, the race director, is a longtime competitive runner and owner of Running for Kicks shoe store, who founded the half-marathon with Jeff Prestinario, a former Palos Heights alderman. The gregarious Prestinario will serve as emcee of the event, which is expected to draw 1,700 to 2,000 participants from Chicago, the suburbs and farther afield to Canada and other countries, too.

Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank replace First Midwest Bank, which has ceased as the lead sponsor of the event.

“We would like to thank First Midwest Bank for sponsoring it in the past,” said Diab. “Obviously, as race director I would like to thank Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank for taking over.

Without our sponsors, we couldn’t put on such a prestigious race,” he added. “To borrow a line from Hillary Clinton, it takes a village to put on this race.”

“Palos Community Hospital is very pleased to continue to be a part of the event. I think it is a great event, promoting a healthy lifestyle and raising money for charity,” said Tim Brosnan, the hospital’s vice president of community relations. He pointed out that PCH has been

a longtime sponsor of the event before becoming one of the title sponsors for 2016.

As for CNB Bank & Trust, Bob Straz said: “We pride ourselves on being a community bank, and this is one of the premier events in the community. Historically, this race has drawn thousands of people, both participants and spectators to our communities.” The market president of CNB Bank, Straz serves as the mayor of Palos Heights.

The 2016 race will raise funds for the South West Special Recreation Association and a second charity to be determined. Since inception, the race has raised more than $175,000 for the American Cancer Society for prostate cancer and research and the South West Special Recreation Association. The organizers are expecting to raise at least $10,000 more for charities in 2016.

Although new chief sponsors make the event financially possible, the changes to the race from a runner’s perspective are expected to be minimal.

Photos courtesy Palos Park Recreation and Parks Dept.

“It is still the same race. It will still be run on Route 83, going through Palos Heights and Palos Park,” said Prestinario. He noted that it takes a lot of effort, and coordination between communities, fire districts, and state and county agencies to close Route 83 for Palos Park ballet students perform an early evening recital for spectators during the Palos Park Holiday Market and tree lighting event last Friday several hours to make way for the runners.

Sugar plum fairies

See HALF MARATHON, Page 2

night.

See Pages 2, 3 and 8 for more Palos holiday scenes

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The Regional News

Heights starts Holidays on Harlem

State funds

Continued from Page 1 this money was never part of the state budget, and shouldn’t have been included in it.”

“This is a win-win situation for both sides in Springfield. Whether it spurs them on to come to agreement on the budget is debatable, but before long, they will have to start work on the following year’s budget so it will get convoluted,” he noted.

Like Orland Park, Palos Heights was not depending on the state action to balance the budget, Mayor Straz said Tuesday. “We have very good staff members who go through every line item. We try to live within our means,” he said.

The state budget impasse had cost Palos Heights about $25,000 a month since July in delayed mo-

Orland Park Photos by Dermot Connolly

Continued from Page 1

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz joins the St. Alexander School Choral Ensemble for Christmas carols before doing the turning on the lights at the annual tree-lighting ceremony sponsored by the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, city Palos Heights Fire Protection District last Friday. Mayor Straz thanked resident Tom Turisse and his family for donating the 30-foot tree that was moved from their front yard on 76th Avenue to the fire station at 123rd and Harlem.

research centers, medical facilities or university campuses.

The plans show several clusters of multi-story office buildings and commercial buildings connected by nicely landscaped plazas and pathways. Several landscaped parking lots will likely ring the development, rather than surround each development.

“The days of one building in the middle of a parking lot are over,” said Village Manager Paul Grimes.

Trustee Michael Carroll, a committee member who saw the presentation on Monday, said that development of the area will be different in that zoning will not be according to types of businesses, but rather the height and shape.

“This will be better for businesses (considering locating there) because they will have an idea about what we are looking for and if they are a good fit,” said Carroll.

The Independence Junior High School Symphonic Band entertains the crowd with some holiday tunes. “ This is a fantastic annual event for both children There aren’t expected to be and adults alike. It couldn’t have been done without the help of the community,” said Mary Kay Spindler, executive director of the Palos Area Chamber height restrictions on much of the of Commerce. property, especially the area clos-

Half marathon Continued from Page 1

The half-marathon, a down and back race, is set to begin on Route 83 and 76th Avenue at 7:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 1.

The 10k will kick off at 7:40 a.m. and the walk, run or roll start will be at 7:50. Participants will head west on Route 83 as far as the Route 171 intersection, and then head back to the starting point. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Cook County require that all runners be off the course by noon.

In addition to commemorative medals awarded to all runners who complete their races, awards will be presented to the top five male and female finishers overall; MasBobby Carroll, 3, gets his photo

tor fuel tax revenues that would normally be disbursed by the state, Straz noted.

He and other local mayors in the 21-member southwest mayors group were also concerned that revenues from the local government distributive fund, or the share of state income taxes disbursed back to municipalities from the state, are in jeopardy.

In a normal year, Illinois’ budget is passed by both houses of the General Assembly and signed into law by the governor before or on or around the deadline of June 30.

And now Christmas nears, and Illinois is still without a long overdue spending plan.

Straz and fellow mayors many don’t expect the delayed state budget to be adopted until January or February, “maybe even not until April,” he has said. est to Interstate 80, while sections close to residential areas will be limited to 480 feet.

Any hotels built in the area will be required to have at least 50 rooms.

Preliminary plans call for about 400 residential units, but Grimes stressed that they will all be in mixed-use buildings, with residences above commercial spaces rather than single-family homes.

Most of the area is located within the Will County portion of the village, which will mean lower taxes than the Cook County section. That should be attractive to developers,” suggested Karie Frilling, development services director for Orland Park.

Village officials pointed out after the meeting that plans for the development are still in the very early stages.

“We just wanted to give an idea of what is being considered,” said Grimes. Following the next meeting, after all six trustees have seen the proposed plans, any decisions will have to go through the usual public hearing process and approval by committees and the full Village Board. ters 40 and over, male and female; and Veterans 50 and over male and female.

“People are already showing a great deal of interest in it. A lot of people are coming into my store to ask about signing up,” said Diab last week. Running for Kicks is at 7158 W. 127th St., Palos Heights.

Online registration and more information is available online at www.southwesthalfmarathon. com. Through Dec. 31, registration costs $65 for the half marathon and $40 for the 10k.

In addition to title sponsors, local businesses are invited to sponsor the event as well. Community sponsorships start at $300.

For more, call Tom Barcelona at 448-8077 or email tom@barcelonacreative.com.

Santa Claus gets a warm welcome when he arrives on a Palos Heights fire truck. Inside the firehouse, attendees taken with Santa during the festiviwere treated to cookies and hot chocolate, ornament decorating, face painting, wagon rides and of course a ties last Friday at the fire station on Harlem Avenue. picture with Santa all to kick off the holidays.

Santa chats with second-generation Palos Heights residents William, Olivia and Jake Houston, ages 7, 2 and 5, about what they want for Christmas.

Members of the Shepard High School National Honor Society volunteered their time to make up 200 gifts bags, which Santa gave to the children.

Mona Lisa Boutique Facebook page photo

Community leader Jean Gnap signed copies of her new children’s book at Mona Lisa Boutique. The sisters who own the popular store are behind her.

Give the gift of life to children around the world.

Jack Weber, owner of Quality Plus Photo, 12240 S. Harlem Ave, gets ready to photograph Juanita and John Tietz in a holiday frame during the Holidays on Harlem event held Friday and Saturday night by the Harlem Avenue Association of businesses. The weekend festivities included carriage rides and specials at participating businesses. The family-owned Quality Plus Photo, which recently moved to Palos Heights after more than 30 years in Worth, offered pastries, free glogg and hot apple cider.

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Horse-drawn carriage rides picked up revelers outside Diane’s Place as part of the Holidays on Harlem event last Saturday night. Owner Diane Goerg was a lead organizer of the event who put it together with the newly formed Harlem Avenue Association.

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Woman ignores robber’s orders at Orland Square

By Jack Murray An armed robber was foiled by a 72-year-old woman who refused to cooperate with his demands for her valuables when he confronted her the morning after Thanksgiving in the parking lot of Orland Square mall, police said.

Orland Park police responded to a 911 call of the attempted just after 11 a.m. on Black Friday.

The would-be victim reported that she arrived at the mall and parked in the lower level of the Carson’s department store, police said. As she opened her car door, she was confronted by a male suspect who told her: “I want everything you’ve got.” The assailant gestured to his right hip and pulled back his jacket to reveal what appeared to be a large black handgun attached to his belt line,

Orland Park police image

Computer generated rendition of armed robbery suspect.

Orland Park police Lt. Tony Farrell said in a release last Thursday.

After the victim refused to cooperate with robber’s demand, he next attempted to take her car keys. She then pushed her car door open and exited the car. The suspect then walked away, without

any proceeds, westbound in the direction of La Grange Road. The victim was not injured during the confrontation.

The suspect is described as black, 25 to 30 years old, 5 feet 6 or 7 inches tall, with a heavy set build, wearing a beige stocking cap, black puffy jacket and blue jeans.

Orland Park police noted that the Matteson Police Department experienced a similar armed robbery on the same date at the Carson’s store parking lot in south suburban Matteson. Orland Park investigators are working closely with the Matteson investigators regarding these similar crimes, police said.

The Orland Park Police Department is requesting that anyone with information regarding this crime to please contact the Orland Park Police at 349-4111

Photos by Michael Gilbert

Finn Helsdingen, 3, of Palos Heights, thinks about what he would like to ask Santa Claus to bring him for Christmas.

An appearance by Santa was one of the highlights of the Friends of the Palos Heights Public Library’s 11th annual Christmastime in Palos event Saturday. In addition to meeting Saint Nick, guests were also able to participate in a silent auction for rare and collectible books, enjoy refreshments and join in for a sing-along with elected officials from Palos Heights.

Palos Heights resident Tess Vasil paints a snowflake on the hand of 4-year-old Olivia Mack, of Midlothian. Face painting or, in this case, hand painting, was one of the attractions in the library’s youth services department.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

The fog lifts Monday as the walls go up on the planned front of the Palos Heights recreation center under construction at 6601 W. 127th St.

Rec. Center walls go up more than a year after referendum

Ella Brouwer, of Palos Heights, takes a look at a few of Sadieanna Gawilk, of Palos Heights, puts the final jewel snow globes on display during the celebration. The library on the ornament she made for the Christmas tree at hosted a snow globe contest during November with the winners announced during Christmastime in Palos. home.

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz (left) is greeted by Friends of the Palos Heights Public Library member Bill Poore, a lead organizer of the event, upon arriving for the festivities. By tradition, the mayor and other members of the City Council lead attendees in singing holiday carols every year as a highlight of the celebration.

Precast concrete wall panels, each weighing 35,000 pounds, were erected on Monday as the first step in the construction of the addition going up as part of the $6.5 million reconstruction of the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., more than a year after voters approved the project.

Jason Parkunas, project manager with construction manager Gilbane Building Co., said the addition, which dwarfs the existing structure, will include two gymnasiums, a fitness center, walking track and multipurpose room.

Costs of the project were raised by more than $50,000 when it was found that the soil behind the Rec. Center was too soft or weak to support the weight of the foundation for the new structure.

New clay or other hard fill had to be hauled in and packed to make the ground firmer and solidify the footings for the two-story addition.

The City Council approved the expenditure early this fall.

Officials had gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking at the site in August, aldermen and others each armed with a shovel for a Palos Heights TV Channel 4 photo opp with aldermen and members of the Palos Heights Recreation

Advisory Board, which supported the referendum’s passage in November 2014 after a previous one they recommended 10 years before to build a $16.6 million rec. center was handily defeated.

The project is due to be completed in 2017, Parkunas said Monday.

City officials had hoped for a fall

2016 opening date after voters by a wide margin voted a year ago to approve a $6.3 million bond issue to fund the project.

Tragically, Butch Craig, a fervent supporter of passage of the referendum and active member of the Palos Heights Senior Club, did not live to see its completion.

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A Free People must defend that freedom

By Jack Murray

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There is perhaps nothing more alien to the normal, everyday Middle Class American way of life than a mother leaving her 6-month-old baby with a grandmother in order to accompany her husband, both armed with automatic weapons and pipe bombs, to massacre 14 of his co-workers and wound 21 others at a gathering celebrating the start of the holidays before being shot dead in a gun battle with police.

The San Bernardino shootings, like the Paris terror attacks, is such an atrocious affront to our deepest sensibilities as a Free People because it was an act of war that strikes at the very basis of western civilization, our highest values of common decency and humanity as handed down in the Mosaic body of natural law codified in the Ten Commandments — Thou Shalt Not Kill — a moral imperative that is our first duty, to not murder our neighbor.

Taking into account that backlash of revulsion Americans feel at the wanton murder of innocents, we warned in this space recently that our own nation is perhaps one or two domestic jihadi-inspired terrorist attacks away from our citizenry demanding extra-constitutional measures like the state of emergency the president of France decreed, closing that nation’s borders in the wake of the Nov. 13 Paris terror attacks.

Now enter stage far right, Donald J. Trump, the leading Republican Party presidential contender in almost all polls since Day One last summer. Trump is under justifiable fire for exploiting that backlash in his call for a “total and complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States” until our government “can figure out what the hell is going on,” as he put it at a campaign rally in South Carolina Monday.

Far from being turned off by their candidate’s flight into fear and fantasy, the great mass of Trump supporters attending that rally appeared to agree with his blanket discriminatory rhetoric against up to 7 million fellow citizens of the Muslim faith.

Trump’s rhetoric calling for such a clearly unconstitutional and unenforceable policy is a demagogic appeal to our worst instincts. The first and 14th amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantee religious freedom and due process, values that must always be cherished.

But, Trump’s popularity in public opinion polls is no accident. Trump’s withering criticisms that multilateralism weakens America abroad and his insistence that multiculturalism divides Americans at home resonates with a lot of people.

And his bellicose tone is the antidote to a president who is viewed as overly ponderous and indecisive.

We hope the FBI and all the other law enforcement resources our devolved governments at the local, county, state and federal level and separated federal branches of Congress and president can somehow coordinate and muster will prevent more attacks, lest this late autumn of insecurity yield the winter of our American Republic.

Our deeper concern is an alarmed and enraged people will begin to not only willingly surrender, but demand the government take away rights and liberties that are our constitutional birthright as Americans to counter and defeat the enemy within. History records other representative democracies of the West decline into authoritarian dictatorship, even totalitarian fascism, between the wars during the worldwide economic crisis and international conflict of the 1930s. Democracies perish.

It can happen here, if we let it. And if so, ISIS and its confederates win.

In the grand scope of world history, democratic governments are rare compared to all the tyrannies devised to subjugate mankind. Democracy can be fragile, unworkable if a Free People’s economic well being and feeling of safety and security is lost. Although these are perilous times, it is no time to succumb to the temptation of our more authoritarian instincts to trade our liberties for order and security. It is precisely times like these “that try men’s souls” that Thomas Paine described in that gloomy December of 1776. Now in December 2015 our own cherished American democracy is again vulnerable. Let us by our words, actions and deeds THE REGIONAL NEWS THE have the courage to not only nurture our freedom, but use its REGIONAL NEWS An independent, locally-owned THEstrengths to destroy its enemies at home and abroad.

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GUEST OPINION

Investing in our future in Palos 118

By Dr. Anthony Scarsella Palos School District 118

Over the past several months, the Palos 118 Board of Education and administration have been discussing ways we can invest wisely in our future in three key ways – expanding educational programs that will reduce instructional costs over the long run; upgrading our learning spaces to provide state of the art instructional environments for our students and maintain schools that will continue to attract young families to our community and; reducing operational costs by investing in our technology infrastructure and reducing energy consumption.

In order to finance these capital improvements, administration has recommended the board issue $6.5 million in general obligation bonds to be paid off over a four-year period. The board has scheduled a hearing at 7p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Central Administrative Center, during which time residents of the community can provide comment on the proposed bond sale.

Here is how the current plan proposes using these funds: First, administration is proposing a four-classroom addition to Palos West to house a dedicated district wide pre-kindergarten/early childhood center. Research shows high quality early

education is a proven strategy for improving a child’s long-term outcome, and has the potential to reduce instructional costs.

The sooner we can get children into early education programs, the greater the likelihood they won’t need additional remedial services in later grades. Our current early childhood and pre-kindergarten classrooms were not designed for these types of programs and lack adequate space and restrooms located within the classrooms for our youngest and neediest students.

Second, administration is recommending complete renovations of our science labs at Palos South and science rooms at Palos East and Palos West. The majority of our science spaces have not been renovated for decades. We want to provide our students with engaging high quality science facilities that fully supports our hands on science curriculum and gets kids excited about exploring science concepts. Additional proposed upgrades to our instructional spaces include replacing deteriorating casework at Palos East and Palos West, installing two additional collaborative learning studios at Palos South, and replacing the playground soft surface at Palos West.

Finally, administration is proposing investments in projects that will reduce our operational costs. Currently, the school district leases its fiber optic infrastructure from AT&T for a monthly fee. We can

eliminate that fee by building our own fiber optic infrastructure while taking advantage of the federal E-Rate program that will reimburse the school district for a significant portion of the project. Energy conservation is another way we would like to reduce our operational costs. We are exploring how investments in renewable energy, like solar, can reduce our electric bills and how geothermal heating can reduce both electric and gas bills. These projects are ways we can work smarter with your tax dollars to reduce expenses outside of the classroom.

Now is an optimal time to make these long term capital investments. Interest rates on borrowing continue to be at historic lows, and the Illinois State Board of Education just initiated a new round of qualified school bonds that are interest free and can be used to finance the projects discussed above. These investments will reduce costs and enhance instructional programs while maintaining superior school buildings.

These exciting projects will provide the quality of educational programming our community expects and will help ensure Palos 118 remains a point of pride for our residents.

Dr. Anthony Scarsella is the Superintendent of Schools of Palos School District 118.

READERS WRITE Sign petition to let voters decide Palos 118 bond issue Dear Editor: Palos School District 118 has quietly, and without much fanfare, decided unilaterally to raise taxes and issue $6.5 million in bonds; a decision that will result in a significant debt obligation owed by us, the hard-working taxpayers.

The school board tenuously relies on current budget impasse politics as its basis for excluding the voters. However, there is sufficient time to give District 118 resident-taxpayers their electoral right to make this decision via public referendum.

We believe people—the residents, voters, and taxpayers—not only have a right to participate in a public discussion, but to also vote on a referendum of decisions to sell bonds resulting in further tax increases. For this reason, we are gathering petition signatures for a referendum to provide voters with this opportunity.

Our taxes are already too high. Whether the Board receives further revenue will NOT affect your children, or their educations.

When the budget impasse is resolved in Springfield—and it will be—the schools will get every dollar of their revenue.

However, the Board’s decision to issue these bonds will result in unnecessary, additional, revenue, well above their budget; further burdening us— the taxpayers.

This is an unnecessary revenue grab to raise and spend our hard earned money—without providing us a say in whether, and how they will raise and spend that money, and for what reasons.

This is nothing more than a quiet “back door” attempt at securing a windfall of revenue at the end of the year. It should not be passed by bureaucratic fiat.

The Board should not unilaterally make a determination about our taxes without providing us the opportunity to have input on a well articulated, and fully vetted plan as to the necessity and eventual use of funds.

I urge you to sign this petition. When you see someone asking for your signature this weekend, you are signing for your right to choose, and to make your own informed and intelligent decision on this issue.

— John Thomas Donovan, Palos Park

Advent reflection on true meaning of Christmas Dear Editor: We are now once again in the joyous season of Advent when we take time to remember the first coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is so easy for Christmas to come and go and for our schedules to be so filled with things to do that we neglect the real reason for this festive season. It behooves us to stop, pause and meditate on the events of that time so long ago but that are yet still so fresh and relevant to our lives today. And the message distilled to its essence is that God became flesh and dwelt among us! God with us...Emmanuel!

What an amazing thing that the great and glorious Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of the universe should do such a thing.

What could compel Him to leave the perfection and beauty of Heaven except His great love for mankind, for each one of us, for you and for me. He wanted to live among us that we might get to know Him and really comprehend His heart of mercy, forgiveness and grace.

Mary, His mother, pondered these things in her heart and we would do well to follow her example.

As rebellious sinners, we all deserve His wrath and punishment. Jesus came to pay the

excruciating price for our sin that we might enjoy His glorious presence forever. The wages or payment for sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. If we truly grasp the meaning of this and, with humble repentance and great gratitude accept His incredible gift, we are fully accepted and welcomed warmly into God’s forever family. That is the true meaning of Christmas!

And no matter what is going on in the world at large or in our own personal world, we can experience His perfect peace and joy not only during this holiday season but throughout the entire year, and during every day and moment of our lives.

Have you accepted His amazing gift of love and grace?

What better way to celebrate this season than by opening the best present ever offered, the Gift too wonderful for words!

— Susan Tesauro, Palos Heights

Year of Mercy: Praying for change Dear Editor: We will soon celebrate Christmas when Jesus, the Son of God, entered our world.

Not as mere idea, but in human form. Not as dictator, but as a sign of God’s love to show us how to love. Has our world changed in 2000 years? The media often records tragedy, suffering, rage, and injustice.

But when the cover of National Geographic boasts that Mary, the Mother of God, is the most powerful woman, I see hope for our world.

My intention as the Year of Mercy begins on Dec. 8 is to pray for our Orland Park Library Director Mary Weimar and the Board of Trustees to rescind their vote allowing pornography in a public building.

I have hope that their minds will be opened to recognize pornography as it is -- deviated sexual behavior. I do not want my tax dollars contributing to the suffering in others. Please join me in prayer in your own churches and in your way.

— Nanc Junker, Orland Park

Library Friends grateful for Christmastime support Dear Editor, Once again the annual Christmastime in Palos celebration on Dec. 6 was a great success.

More than 500 people attended the event at the Palos Heights Public Library and enjoyed the music, entertainment and snack buffet.

Area businesses that contributed to the success include Doughs Guys Bakery, Breadsmith, Entenmanns’s Bakery, GFS Marketplace, Honeybaked Ham, Jewel Food Stores, Pepperidge Farm, Trader Joe’s, Walt’s Food Center and UntraFoods.

The Friends of the Palos Heights Library extend their thanks to the area residents who attended and expressed their appreciation for the annual event, to First Midwest Bank which sponsored the celebration, and to the Library staff for their ongoing support and assistance.

— Marge Damm, Friends of the Palos Heights Public Library

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Beware 12 scams of Christmas The holidays are a joyous time of the year for all and it’s unfortunate but, that includes scam artists. The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of “the dirty dozen” scams.

“You may be desperate to find just the right gift or you want to help the needy, but if you let your guard down, you’re a perfect target for fly-by-night Internet merchants, phishers and charitable imposters,” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois “Each year at Christmas consumers lose millions of dollars to scam artist who rip them off.”

Here’s the scammer’s naughty list for 2015: Look-alike websites: When shopping online, make sure to use only legitimate websites. Watch out for URLs that use the names of well-known brands along with extra words.

Fake shipping notifications: Think twice before clicking links in shipping notification emails. Always verify the shipping company before giving out your personal

information.

Phony charities: ‘Tis the season to donate, but be wary of fake charities. Do your research and double check the site URL. Check out charities at bbb.org.

Buyer beware: Check your credit card statements to make sure you don’t have unwanted charges as a result of a point-of-sale breach of your credit security.

Smartphone Scammers: Today, smartphones act not only as a phone but also a credit card, house key, camera and more.

Malware can access your device via apps. Do your research and stick to official app stores when downloading.

Getting carded: Avoid the unwanted gift of malware and always verify that e-cards are from someone you know and are from a trustworthy site.

Free gift cards: Pop-up ads or email offering free gift cards are often just a ploy to get your personal information that can later be used for identity theft.

Social media gift exchange: It sounds like a great deal; buy one gift and get 36 in return. But

it’s just a variation on a pyramid scheme and it’s illegal.

Unusual forms of payment: Be wary of anyone who asks you to pay for holiday purchases using prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire transfers, third parties, etc. These payments cannot be traced and cannot be undone. Use a credit card on a secure website; look for https in the address (the extra “s” is for “secure”) and the lock symbol.

Bank robocall scam. Be suspicious of phone calls from people who claim your computer is infected and request your personal information to fix it.

Letters from Santa: Several trusted companies offer charming and personalized letters from Santa, but scammers mimic them to get personal information from unsuspecting parents. Check with bbb.org to find out which ones are legitimate.

Free USB drives: Be wary of free USB drives that are often used as giveaways. This method is an easy way for hackers to spread malware.

— The Better Business Bureau

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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI Michael J. Provost, 43, of Crestwood, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in a traffic crash at 2:33 p.m. Friday, in the 6300 block of Route 83. Police said he was also charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

He is due in court on Dec. 30.

James M. Kardelis, 24, of Hickory Hills, was charged with DUI at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said he was also charged with speeding, improper lane usage, and illegal transportation of alcohol because an open container of alcohol was found in the car.

Ebelin Flores, 23, of Romeoville, was charged with driving on a suspended license and other offenses after being stopped at 5:50 a.m. Sunday, in the 6300 block of West Route 83. Police said he was also cited with improper lane usage and illegal transportation of open alcohol. He is due in court on Jan. 25.

Jessica M. Gonzalez, 23, of

Chicago, was charged with DUI after being stopped for following too closely at 4:19 a.m. Saturday, in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue. She is due in court on Jan. 14.

Coleman P. McDonagh, 45, of Des Plaines, was charged with DUI at 1:05 a.m. Sunday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also charged with driving without insurance and improper lane usage.

He is due in court on Jan. 25.

Daniel D. Hanlon, 55, of Oak Forest, was charged with DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia when he was stopped at 2:41 a.m.

Sunday, in the 12500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said a smoking pipe containing burnt cannabis residue was found in the car. He was also cited for improper lane usage. Hanlon is due in court on Dec. 30.

Charged with driving while license suspended Issa A. Sweis, 37, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on

a suspended license and improper lane usage following a traffic stop at 2:52 a.m. last Thursday, in the 8000 block of West 135th Street.

He is due in court on Jan. 25.

Steven Kernats, 26, of Burbank, was charged with driving on a suspended license after being stopped at 9:36 p.m. Sunday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for suspended registration. He is due in court on Dec. 30.

Kenyaette Lane, 21, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license and suspended registration when he was stopped at 12:26 a.m. Monday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. He is due in court on Dec. 30.

Cesar Morales, 22, of Summit, was charged with driving without a valid driver’s license when he was stopped at 7:38 p.m. Monday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also charged with suspended registration and improper lighting.

He is due in court on Jan. 14.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK

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A group of Palos South Middle School students including Jack Cantorna, Aydan Wilson, Michael Oceguera, Austin McCarthy, Joe Dajani, Kiernan Saunders, Patrick Gallagher,Jacqueline Perez, Ximena Vargas, Gia Gracias, Isabella Torres, Camille Jarzabek, Sydney Walters, Magdelina Slowokowski, Olivia Sobzak, Anna Zoko, Mary Engelhardt, Claudia Majercak and Amelia Kuna gather with their social media student teachers from Stagg High School Sam Snell, Jenny Stamos, Garrett Bartle, Sarah Snell, Meg Polk, Justin Bolero,Rachel Rorison, Grace Garbrecht, Jack Bibbiano, Olivia Bronson and Jake Snell to show off the banner they signed to promise to make positive choices while using social media.

Palos South Middle School student Avery Welsch jots down her responses Stagg High School student Emma Lizzio gives Palos South students tips for to the do’s and don’ts of social media. using Facebook responsibly.

Stagg Chargers teach Palos South Cardinals social media safety lessons

By Carla Erdy

High School District 230 “Yes!” a student exclaims with an arm pump at her side as the correct answer pops up on a screen in the classroom.

Sixth-graders rejoice.

In teams of two, Stagg High School students delivered lessons to 240 sixth-graders at Palos South Middle School. Traveling to their alma mater, the Chargers shared important lessons about using social media responsibly. The younger students learned from older students who once sat in their seats.

The Chargers discussed the purpose of social media, communicating only with people you know, not posting anything you wouldn’t want your grandma to see, and what to do if you see something that is not nice or possibly dangerous.

The lesson developed by the

high school students along with Technology Innovation Facilitator Justin Hawker used presentation software called Prezi to highlight key topics.

The sixth-graders listened intently as they were told of the possible trouble they could get into if they weren’t responsible online. A video of a news report provided an example of how using social media to post threats and blame another person can result in real trouble, including being arrested.

They also learned to follow the “golden rule” of not sharing pictures or posts of things they wouldn’t want shown about themselves.

And they discussed who to tell including their parents, teachers, counselors and principal if they came across something they thought was hurtful.

To reinforce the lesson, the sixth-graders then took a quiz, using the interactive Kahoot! game-

based learning app. Built like an online trivia game, students select answers using iPads or computers as the interactive quiz tests their knowledge in a fun way.

The idea to have the older students teach the younger ones was developed during regular collaboration meetings between the two schools. The day built an even stronger connection between the partner schools, gave high school students real-world experience in presenting to an audience, and taught important safety lessons to the middle school students.

“Students are starting to use social media at an earlier age,” said Palos 118 Director of Instructional Technology Deb Balayti. “We thought that hearing from their peers would have a greater impact than listening to an adult. They understand and speak the same language. The Stagg students were able to provide concrete examples that sixth grade students can relate to. I believe that having

Stagg students as guest speakers increased student engagement.“ The high school students were impacted by the experience, too.

“After the class some of the kids came up to me privately to ask for advice on their own social media experiences,” said senior Grace Garbrecht, a Palos Park resident.

“We made a real connection. They wanted to know what I would do in their situation.”

Once the lessons and Kahoot! quizzes were complete, all of the sixth graders moved into the school Commons.

“You’ve learned important lessons from our Chargers,” said Principal Eric Olsen to the room full of excited Cardinals. “Now it’s time for you to do something very important. By signing this banner you promise to make positive choices on social media.”

The sixth-graders filled the banner completely with their signatures pledging to make good choices.

Camera shows burglar stealing 75 iPhones

next Thursday, police said.

A burglar cut through the security grate of a store in Orland Square Mall and stole about 75 iPhones, each worth at least $329.

Police were dispatched to the store at 5:13 a.m. Nov. 22 after a store alarm was triggered. Cleaning crews and other employees told police they did not witness the crime, but a store surveillance camera showed a man in the store at about 5:03 a.m., stuffing iPhones into a Nike duffel bag. Police said the suspect is a black, 6 feet 2 inches tall, about 150 to175 pounds, wearing a gray sweatshirt, blue jeans, a gray scarf, a mask and gloves.

Tools stolen from worker

Charged with DUI

A 59-year-old woman told police that someone cut eights strands of Christmas lights adorning the outside of her home in the 9700 block of West 154th Street. She discovered the crime at about 7 p.m. Nov. 17 and reported it the following day.

Orland Park police charged Joshua D. Auskalnis, 19, of Orland Park, with DUI/drugs, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after they investigated a two-vehicle crash near 159th Street and Wolf Road at 11:57 p.m.

Nov. 19. Police said they found 11 alprazolam tablets on Auskalnis, and that a search of his car yielded a glass smoking pipe and a metal grinder, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and seized, and he was set to appear at a bond hearing on Nov. 20.

John D. Beck, 33, of Manteno, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after police investigated a three-vehicle crash at 149th Street and La Grange Road at 11:54 p.m.

Nov. 23. His car was towed and impounded, and Beck is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Jan. 12.

Police charged Leighton J. Browne, 22, of Monticello, with DUI after they saw him in his SUV in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven at 9985 W. 151st St. at 7:03 a.m. Nov. 25. Police were alerted by a store customer, who said Browne appeared impaired.

The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Browne is due in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Orland Park resident Edward J. Vander Veen, 55, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after police investigated a three-vehicle crash in the 13100 block of Southwest Highway at 12:37 p.m. Nov. 19.

His SUV was towed and impounded, and Vander Veen is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview

A 30-year-old Rockdale man working on a town home construction project in the 14200 block of South 95th Avenue told police that someone stole his tool bag, which contained a circular saw and two drills, and a backpack that contained a hammer, a flip phone and a bottle of prescription medication.

He said he had put his belongings in one of the garages at the site at about 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24, but discovered them missing when he returned about three hours later.

Christmas lights vandalized

Charged with felony retail theft Orland Park resident Emily M. Vlahakis, 18, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole more than $1,100 worth of clothing and jewelry from her employer, a department store in Orland Square Mall, at 8:15 p.m. Nov. 19. Police towed and impounded her vehicle, which they said she used to stash the 28 items. Vlahakis was due at a bond hearing on Nov. 20.

Police charged Doris A. Galloway, 59, of Calumet City, and Jacquita J. Costello, 27, of Chicago, with felony retail theft after they allegedly stole six bottles of perfume worth a total of $437 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 4:45 p.m. Nov. 22. Costello also was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police found several alprazolam pills on her, according to the police report. Both women were due at a bond hearing on Nov. 23.

Charged with retail theft Blue Island resident Daniel A. Herrera, 21, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole a North Face jacket worth $179 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 1:12 p.m. Nov. 14.

He was set to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Tuesday.

Rep. Hurley invites residents to remote office hours in Orland Park State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to meet with her staff through her remote office hours to discuss state and community issues at 10 a.m. this Friday at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. “Remote Office Hours provide a great opportunity to discuss ways to make our community a great place to live, and I hope you’ll stop by on Friday to share your thoughts on local and state issues,” Hurley said. “I know not everyone can make it to my office in Chicago, and these satellite office hours will give people a chance to stop in and seek help or voice

their opinion.”

Hurley holds regular remote office hours in varying location across her district in addition to her regular hours in Chicago to ensure geography doesn’t keep residents from the resources available through her office. Office staff will be on hand to help residents navigate state programs and meet to discuss current events.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information on the event or any state issue, please contact Hurley’s constituent service office at 773-445-8128 or repfranhurley@gmail.com.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Southwest Symphony The Sounds of the Season Sleigh Ride, the Hallelujah Chorus, and the Coventry Carol are some of the highlights of the Southwest Symphony’s second local Christmas concert to be given at St. Damian Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest.

The church music ministries and the Voices of the Valley will participate. Tickets cost $21 to $26, and can be purchased at the

door (cash/check) or in advance by calling 802-0686 or online at www.southwestsymphony.com.

Seniors pay $16. Children, 12 and under, are free.

Instrumentalists wishing to audition for the Symphony should email southwestsymphony@gmail.com.

Noon Year’s Eve The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department invites families to ring in the New Year

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at noon instead of midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Rec. Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The recreation center will be transformed into a miniature Times Square, complete with music and a “Countdown to Noon” balloon drop as a special way to spend New Year’s Eve with the kids. There will be a pizza lunch served and New Year’s activities for families with children ages 10 and under. To RSVP, call the Rec. Center at 361-1807.

STUDENT NEWS Brendan Mullen, of Palos Heights, a student at Marist High School, was among 12 students from the Chicago area who were recently awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship, a full, four-year housing and tuition college scholarship awarded to golf caddies.

Mullen has caddied for five years at Beverly Country Club and plans to attend Indiana University next year, where he will major in finance. Along with carrying a heavy honors and Advanced Placement course load, Mullen has participated in track and volleyball while at Marist. This year he is enrolled in the school’s community service outreach course, which

allows seniors to provide help two periods per school day to a nearby organization. Mullen is assigned to Queen of Martyrs School in Evergreen Park, where he works with students on classroom assignments and skill building.

Evans Scholars are chosen based on a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character. The scholarship is valued at more than $80,000 over four years. Selected students will attend a partnering university with an Evans Scholars chapter, including the University of Illinois, Indiana University and Purdue University. ***

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More than 50 students from Shepard High School qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars this year. Pictured are the current seniors who qualified for A.P. Scholar awards from the College Board.

Shepard names 50+ A.P. Scholars

Brendan Mullen

Shepard High School proudly announces that more than 50 of its current students or May 2015 graduates qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars.

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take challenging college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP exams.

The College Board honors outstanding performances on AP exams with several levels of recognition. On the scale of 1 to 5, a grade of 3 earns a student a passing score.

The following students received recognition as A.P. Scholars.

A.P. Scholar (pass 3+ exams)— Sara Al-Rashdan, David Atut, Alexander Bohm, Jessica Bomberry,

Monica Bova, Macryan Caballero, Ivan Cabrera, Gabrielle Casillas, Kayla Cody, Michael Cuzco, Jordyn Czarny, Logan Dolehide, David Donnick, Ravon Gibson, Rebecca Gleich, Alexander Gowaski, Michael Graham.

Also, Hannah Horstmann, Emily Jones, Jonathan Kalabich, Andrea Krolikowski, Tim Kruse, Mary Lippert, Kyle Longfield, Vince Martin, Nick Martinez, Jacob Nolan, Joanna Rangel, Michael Reddy, Janet Santoyo, Namra Shafi, Kyle Smith, Olawatomi Sogebi, Maulika Thakkar, Martha Turwon, Hanna Vasil, Sarah Wohler, John Wolniak.

A.P. Scholar with Honor (pass 4+ exams, average at least 3.25 on the 5.0 scale) - Eva Adomaityte, Nicole Alex, Natalie Bruce, Elizabeth Gallegos, Kiersten Mahler,

Kyle McNamara, Aubrey Quick, Gabriella Ramirez, Jacob Vander Weele.

A.P. Scholar with Distinction (pass 5+ exams, average at least 3.5 on the 5.0 scale) - Sara Campione, Brandon DeChene, Nate Gibson, Trav Jarman, Cesar Jimenez, Antonio Martinez, Kyle Ruger, Zach Sierzega, Leeana Skuby, Hayden Wiest, and Jacob Zuiker.

National A.P. Scholar (average score of at least 4 on all A.P. exams taken; scores of 4+ on eight or more exams) - Nate Gibson, Kyle Ruger, Leeana Skuby.

More than 1,400 institutions award a full year’s credit (sophomore standing) to students presenting a sufficient number of qualifying grades.

CLUB ACTIVITIES Daughters of the American Revolution The Swallow Cliff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual holiday luncheon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th S., Alsip.

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Illinois State Scholars at Chicago Christian High

Chicago Christian High School announced that 15 members of the senior class were recognized as Illinois State Scholars. Illinois State Scholar recognition is awarded to high school seniors based on factors such as ACT or SAT test scores, class rank, class size and unweighted GPA (grade point average). Shown are Michelle VanderWall (Tinley Park), back row from left, Jimmy Brady (Palos Park), Caleb DeRuiter (Crestwood), Trevor Wolterink (Tinley Park), Li Zhang (Tinley Park), Ben VanderPlaats (Palos Heights), Sydnie Tiemens (Worth). Front row (from left) Stephanie Voogt (Tinley Park), Emily Vilendrer (Tinley Park), Nicole Hellinga (Frankfort), Kayla Kamp (Tinley Park), Sarah Claud (Chicago), Madilyn DeJager (Alsip), and Deborah Fry (Blue Island). Not pictured: Bobby Schaaf (Tinley Park).

SANTA SIGHTINGS Waddles Winter Wonderland The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department and Waddles the penguin offers a free day of holiday fun at Winter Wonderland this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. It will offer holiday games, cookie decorating, holiday craft decorating, and even a candy cane hunt.

There will be holiday entertainment and everyone will get the chance to meet Santa himself and take a family picture with him.

Schedule of events:

10 a.m. Cookie and Craft decorating, holiday games and refreshment 10-11:30a.m. Pictures with Santa begins, please bring your camera 10:30a.m. Sheppard High School choir performance 10:45 a.m. Hay rides begin 11:45 a.m. Candy cane hunt The cookie decorating, craft making, and games will continue throughout the entire event so families who cannot arrive right at 10 a.m. will still have the opportunity to participate in all of the activities.

LIBRARY NOTES The Essential Christmas Carol To pay off some debt, Charles Dickens quickly wrote A Christmas Carol, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s ghostly transformation to a kindhearted man. Little did he know it was destined to become one of the most enduring Christmas stories of all time, reprinted over and over and even turned into plays and movies. Dickens’ public readings of the story were dramatic, hypnotic, and hugely popular.

Orland Park Public Library will be hosting author and magician William Pack on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. to tell the story of A Christmas Carol. Recreating a Victorian era magic lantern show for modern times, while reading from Charles Dickens’ only know abridged script version of this story, Pack outlines how this classic Christmas tale came to be.

For more, and other upcoming events, visit the library’s website www.orlandparklibrary.org.

Movie marathon The Palos Park Library will celebrate the holiday season will an all-day movie marathon on Monday, Dec. 21. The whole family can watch five classic movies from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The library will serve snacks and hot cocoa.

The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. Questions? Call 448-1530.

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Chgo. Christian talents perform at Elim

The Chicago Christian High School Flute Choir performed at Elim Adult Services in Palos Heights before a packed crowd of clients and staff last Thursday. The students and band director Chris Denman played a repertoire of classical, sacred and Christmas music as part of a music series Denman has been teaching Elim clients various genres and styles of music. The residents/clients have participated with pep band music and chamber music so far, with praise and worship, jazz and other styles coming in the New Year. The Chicago Christian High School Jazz Band had also performed for this crowd at the end of October to showcase pep band music. Shown are Chicago Christian band director Chris Denman, Ashley Akrami (Tinley Park), Emma Vander Plaats (Crestwood) and Sarah Pruim (Mokena).

The cost is $24, and reservations are required as soon as possible. It will be a time to celebrate DAR through the generations and to participate in the annual silent auction fundraiser.

Prospective members and guests from all south and southwest suburbs are welcome. For more, email swallowcliffdar@gmail.com.

Christmas holiday closings – the Palos Heights Public Library will be closed on Christmas Eve, Thursday Dec. 24, and Christmas Day, Friday Dec. 25. The staff, administration, and Friends of the Palos Heights Library wish you and yours a very happy and joyous holiday.

Announcing DVD Gift Cards.

Now get one DVD rental free after five rentals with the $5 dollar cards. DVD Gift Cards are available for purchase at the Circulation Desk.

Streaming Movies and Music – today (Thursday), 2 p.m. Learn to access free movies, television shows, and music during this

hands-on class in our Technology Lab. Patrons are encouraged to bring tablets, smartphones, or other wireless technology for demonstration with the OverDrive and Freegal apps. Space limited; please register for this course.

Nonfiction Book Discussion – Monday, Dec. 14, 12 p.m. The Lunch Bunch Book Discussion Group will discuss Allen Kurzweil’s “Whipping Boy: The Forty-Year Search for my TwelveYear-Old Bully.” Copies of the book are available at the library.

Fiction Book Discussion – Tuesday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m. The Tuesday Evening Book Discussion Group will discuss Anne Enright’s “The Green Road.” Copies of the book are available at the library.

How to Download free library books - Wednesday, Dec. 16 , 2 p.m. Learn how to download free library ebooks and e-audiobooks to tablets, smartphones or computers through the library’s primary ebook service, Media On Demand, during this handson course in our Technology Lab. Space is limited; please register for this course.

Thursday @ the Movies – Thursday, Dec. 17 10 a.m. (w/ subtitles), 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.

The Library will show the 2015 film “The Age of Adaline,” starring Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, and Harrison Ford, on Thursday, Dec. 17. Run time 112 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 448-1473 or visit the Library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

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Heights library upcoming programs • Caudill Club – grades 4-8 Explore a 2016 Rebecca Caudill nominated book each month with food or a craft inspired by the story today (Thursday), at 4 p.m.

Registration is requested.

• Friday Gaming -grades 6 and up - Start off the weekend with some Wii and Xbox fun with friends on the library’s large screen TV every Friday from 3-4:30 p.m.

No registration is needed.

• Wendy & D.B.’s Holiday Show- all ages - This entertaining musical duo will have feet tapping, hands clapping and little ones dancing and singing along on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m.

Registration is requested.

• Crafty Kids - Grades K-4 - Get crafty after school on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 4 p.m. Please register for this event.

• No-Talent-Required Teen Art Club-grades 6 and up - Stop by and try a new, crazy simple art technique on Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 3-6 p.m. No registration is needed.

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

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Chamber Office Phone: 708-480-3025 | www.palosareachamber.org | e-mail: info@palosareachamber.org

Each year, members of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce dedicate themselves to working together to improving the local business climate. Here are a few ways members help their businesses and our community.

Business / Community serviCe

speCial events

marketing & CommuniCation

• Online member directories • Monthly membership breakfast or lunch programs • Annual Holiday Tree Lighting & Photos with Santa

• Annual Recognition Dinner • Annual Community Expo & Health Fair

• Website advertising • Networking events

(in conjunction with the First Midwest Half Marathon)

• Annual Golf Outing & Scholarship Fundraiser

Find the Chamber online and connect!

(including Ribbon Cuttings & Business After Hours)

• Cooperative Retail Advertising opportunities • Meet the Merchant television interviews & other Channel 4 support

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

SAVE THE DATE

Annual Chamber Dinner

Friday, January 29th, 6:30 p.m., Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park, IL 60462

Palos Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Annual Dinner to honor all the 2015 committee members and introduce the new officers and Board of Directors. Come and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and dinner buffet. Invitations will be delivered starting the last week of December, 2015. If you do not receive an invitation, please contact the chamber.

Chamber Membership Renewal for 2016 If you are new to the chamber, and wish to join, please check out the website and give the office a call for any further information.

The chamber now offers a way for chamber members to advertise on the chamber’s website. If you are a current member and have special offers, send the information to the chamber’s office and it will be posted on the website under the tab “special offer.” If you have general information – send that too!

Annual Membership fee is $180.00. Renewal notices will be emailed and mailed to all 2015 chamber members. If you have not received your notice, please contact the chamber at 708-480-3025 or email info@palosareachamber.org.

Pay online!

This year it is even easier to renew online by clicking the pay online link in the email or visiting palosareachamber.org for details. *For more information on any of these events visit our website, e-mail, or call the chamber

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The Regional News

Palos Park lights the yuletide HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

A natural version of Tamiflu for flu prevention; and help for gallstones

Q: It seems everyone is getting sick around me, so I was wondering if there was anything that was really effective against the flu virus.

A: I wrote last month about a number of natural immune boosters that are very effective for preventative immunity (you can read the article at passhealthfoods. com.) There is a combination of supplements however that have been shown in recent research to be as effective as the prescription antiviral Tamiflu against the flu virus Photos courtesy Palos Park Recreation and Parks Dept.

The study gave 473 patients Families stayed warm at the bonfire during the A special request is whispered in Santa’s ear at Palos Park’s holi- who exhibited flu symptoms elPalos Park Holiday Market and tree lighting day launch celebration and tree lighting last Friday night at the derberry extract and echinacea or event while waiting to get on a haywagon ride. Rec. Center and Village Green.

Tamiflu within the first 48 hours of the beginning of the illness. The recovery rates from the combination of elderberry and echinacea were the same as Tamiflu (the elderberry and echinacea group actually had slightly better recovery rates when compared to the prescription Tamiflu), but without side effects -- the researchers reported that patients taking oseltamivir (Tamiflu) were more likely to experience gastrointestinal issues, such as nausea and vomiting than the supplement group.

I would definitely recommend keeping elderberry extract and echinacea in the house this winter. For elderberry extract, we recommend Sambucus elderberry syrup by Nature’s Way since it is the exact formulation used in several other trials against the flu virus, with impressive results. Elderberry syrup can be taken preventatively against viruses or taken in higher doses if you do actually get sick.

For echinacea, we recommend echinacea extract by Nature’s Plus in their extended release formula, it’s the highest potency per pill, and using an extended release formula helps your body to absorb more of the supplement since it is released slowly The Center provided hayrides through the neighborhood with Christmas music blasting from the tractor as it over a period of hours instead of all at once. rode around town.

Elderberry can be taken preventatively against illness, but it’s best to save the echinacea until you feel the beginnings of an illness, since research has shown that that is when it is most effective.

Q: I’ve had trouble with gallstones for a while now. Is there anything that can help treat or prevent them?

A: It has been estimated that over 25 million Americans have gallstones, and almost 1 million new cases are diagnosed each year. As many as one in 10 people may have gallstones and not know it. It’s when a stone is pushed out of the gallbladder and lodges itself in a bile duct that a person will have an attack, which can include nausea, vomiting and pain in the upper right abdominal region. These symptoms often arise after a person has eaten fried or fatty foods.

There are quite a few suppleCarl Sandburg Chamber Singers: 24 members sang outdoors and greeted shoppers before they entered the ments that can help with gallHoliday Market at Palos Park Recreation Center. stones. Adding lecithin to the diet, either in the form of granules or soft gels can be beneficial. Lecithin is a component in the production of bile, and also helps to emulsify and digest fats. Extra vitamin C with bioflavanoids can also be helpful, since deficiencies in vitamin C can lead to gallstones.

If you are prone to gallstones, supplementing with turmeric extract may help to reduce the incidence of gallstone attacks (and the active ingredient of turmeric, curcumin, also helps with reducing inflammation in the body). Another great supplement for helping to prevent gallstones is called Stone Free by Planetary Herbals. It combines turmeric with several other herbs that help with gallbladder health and aid in stimulating bile flow.

If you have an attack, drinking 1 tablespoon of raw apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice can reduce pain. Also, drinking Tree decorating contest 1st Place winners from the Palos Park Public Library. Trees were judged based on the the juice of 1 lemon mixed with categories originality, tree topper, theme, signage, tree trunk or ground decorations 3 tablespoons of olive oil before bed and upon awakening can help

HEALTH BEAT Orland Township blood pressure checks for residents

CAROLYN JOHNSON PassHealth Foods.com

gallstones to pass.

Increasing the amount of raw foods eaten and reducing animal protein can aid in preventing gallstones, as well as avoiding fried foods and foods with a lot of sugar. Maintaining a healthy weight also reduces the incidence of gallstones, since obesity increases the risk of stone formation.

To submit a question to be answered in a future column send an email to healthyanswersforlife@ gmail.com or mail to Healthy Answers for Life c/o Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive,

Palos Heights, IL 60463. Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive.

Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -v.CHARLOTTE J. O’BRYAN, MARK J. O’BRYAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MERIT FINANCIAL INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 31519 12901 S. 82ND COURT Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 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: LOT 1 IN GROVER C. ELMORE AND COMPANY’S HOME ADDITION TO PALOS PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12901 S. 82ND COURT, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-207-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $369,944.85.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 09-0328.

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.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 09-0328 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 09 CH 31519 TJSC#: 35-17012 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.

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF LINDA C. FIC A/K/A LINDA FIC, SANDRA MONTANEZ, MANOR CARE OF PALOS HEIGHTS IL, LLC F/K/A MANOR CARE OF PALOS HEIGHTS EAST IL, LLC, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF LINDA C. FIC A/K/A LINDA FIC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00116 12525 S. MCVICKERS AVENUE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 18 IN BLOCK 1 IN AUSTIN VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1099 FEET OF THE EAST HALF (EXCEPT THE WEST 247 FEET OF THE EAST 1147 FEET OF THE SOUTH 545 FEET THEREOF) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12525 S. MCVICKERS AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-307-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $85,606.36.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 00116 TJSC#: 35-14649 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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BUSINESS

The Regional News

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Thursday, December 10, 2015

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Time for some New Year’s (financial) resolutions The countdown to 2016 has just about begun.

If you’re like many people, you might be mulling over some New Year’s resolutions, such as hitting the gym more, learning a new language or taking a cooking class. All are worthy goals, but why not add some financial resolutions as well?

For example … … Pay yourself first. Even if you aren’t living “paycheck to paycheck,” you probably don’t have much trouble spending your money — because there’s always something that you or a family member needs, always a repair required for your home or your car, always one more bill to pay. But if you are going to achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement, you need to invest consistently. So before you pay everyone else, pay yourself first by having some money automatically moved from your checking or savings account each month into an investment. … Take advantage of your opportunities. If you have a 401(k) or similar plan at work, take full advantage of it. Contribute as much as you can afford – or at least enough to earn your employer’s match, if one is offered – and choose the mix of investments that give you the potential to achieve the growth you need at a level of risk with which you are comfortable. … Focus on the long term. In the short term, you might be excused for not wanting to invest. The headlines are typically scary, the financial markets are frequently volatile and the future often looks murky. Yet, if you can look past the uncertainties of today and keep your focus on tomorrow, you will find it easier to follow a disciplined investment strategy that gives you the opportunity to meet your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement.

JIM VAN HOWE

Edward Jones Investments …. Don’t be driven by fear. When the market is down, investors tend to react with fear. Specifically, they rush to sell their investments, afraid that if they don’t “cut their losses,” they might sustain even bigger ones. If you can get past this feeling, you may find that a down market can offer you the chance to buy quality investments at good prices. … Forget about the “hot stocks.” You’ll hear friends, co-workers and talking heads on television tout today’s “hot stocks.” But by the time you might hear about them, they may have cooled off — and, in any case, they might not be appropriate for your needs. Forget about “getting rich quick in the market” — it probably won’t happen. True investment success requires patience and persistence. … Cut down on your debts. It’s easy to pile up debts, but a lot harder getting rid of them. Yet, if you can reduce your debt load even moderately, you’ll free up money you could use to invest. So look for ways to conserve, cut back and consolidate — it will be worth the effort.

Making these resolutions — and sticking to them — can help you as you work toward achieving your financial goals.

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.

COMINGS & GOINGS

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League of their own celebrate a retirement

Nine Palos and Chicago area professional women gathered together to celebrate the recent retirement of Jan Plecki, who faithfully served Palos Heights School District 128 for more than 18 years at the Chippewa School.

These women have been meeting for more than 40 years and have experienced life passages together all while serving their communities well. Shown are Carol Uher (front row from left), Patt Bailey, Doris Ganz, and Mary Sheridan (back row from left) Dorothy McCloskey, Mary Pat Harvey, Jan Plecki, Maureen Hagen and Sheila McGuire.

Seven of these ladies taught for years and two are in the health profession. McCloskey weeds the Anniversary Garden at Lake Katherine.

‘Christmas crooners’ show at Royalberry venue on Sat.

By Tim Hadac Elvis has left the building, but Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and Michael Bublé are on their way—sort of—to one of the most popular family restaurants in the Southwest Suburbs.

Celebrity tribute artists have packed in customers repeatedly over the past year or so at Royalberry Waffle House & Restaurant, 6417 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, with another must-see/must-hear Christmas special set for this Saturday evening, headlined by crooners Jimmy Vincent and Nick Gutierrez.

“These special events have been a huge success,” said Royalberry co-owner and Palos Heights resident Frank Salman. “We’ve had tributes to such entertainers as Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdinck, Cher, Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash, the Beatles and others. This Saturday’s event should be a showstopper, as well.”

Tickets are priced at $25 each and include a home-style meatloaf dinner with mashed potatoes, vegetable, soup and salad served at 5:30 p.m., with the show starting at 7 p.m. Drinks and dessert are extra. Tickets are sold at the restaurant. For more information, call 388-6200.

The idea for the celebrity tributes night came from a loyal customer, Salman said. “I always listen to my customers,” he said. “They are a great source of experience and ideas.”

Popular for its breakfasts for more than a decade, Royalberry has in recent years crafted an image as a cozy-yet-chic eatery. A modest yet well-stocked bar was added in 2013, when Salman and his brother, Zeek, remodeled the restaurant in the wake of a small kitchen fire, transforming tragedy into triumph.

“I love Palos Heights. It’s a great place to live, and it’s also a great place to do business,” Salman concluded.

BUSINESS NOTES Free business safety inspections Moraine Valley Community College has partnered with Safety

by Design, a safety consulting firm with over 35 years of experience, to provide free and confidential onsite safety advice to employ-

ers looking to create or improve their injury and illness prevention programs. The goal is to develop a safety partnership that protects employees, reduces costs and increases productivity.

According to Dr. David Michaels, assistant secretary of labor for Occupational Safety and

Health, 4,679 workers died on the job in 2014.

Contact Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at Moraine Valley to schedule a safety assessment. For more information, e-mail Mary Jo Murphy at murphym272@morainevalley.edu, or call 974-5798.

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.

Fajitas opens fourth location in Mokena Fajitas Mexican Restaurant, a local chain based in Countryside, opened its fourth location a few weeks ago in a strip mall at 88th Avenue and 191st Street in Mokena.

Owner Walter Narsolis opened his first location in Countryside before branching out and opening in Tinley Park in 2010 and Frankfort in 2012.

The newest location is at 19118 S. 88th Ave. in the former Chef Paul’s steakhouse that closed several years ago.

The restaurants specialize in chicken and steak fajitas but offer a full menu with Mexican dishes such as burritos, tacos and tamales. They all offer beer, wine and margaritas.

Narsolis said the restaurants are family friendly and he has a kids menu for younger guests.

The Mokena location has a dining room and a separate door for takeout orders. Delivery may be offered at a later date.

Narsolis has three video gaming machines at his Tinley and Countryside locations and may add them to the Mokena restaurant at a later date. Video gaming is not allowed in Frankfort.

Hours are from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, call the restaurant at (708) 336-3750 or visit www. fajitasmexican.com.

Tastee Freez update Last week, I wrote about the Tastee Freez closing in Hickory Hills and how it might have meant the end of an era.

While I still haven’t heard anything from the company, and its website still only lists two down-

BOB BONG state locations for Tastee-Freez, a regular reader says the brand is alive and well in Berwyn.

According to Rita Maniotis of Berwyn, Tastee-Freez is alive and well in Berwyn on the corner of 26th Street and Clarence Avenue.

Thanks for the info, Rita.

BP station closed The BP gas station and convenience store at 10631 Southwest Highway in Worth, which reopened earlier this year after being shut down has closed again.

The pumps are shut down though there is still merchandise on the store shelves.

Mariano’s now hiring for Orland store Mariano’s Fresh Market, which is expected to open early next year at Orland Crossing shopping center at 14225 S. 95th Avenue in Orland Park, has opened a recruiting center for the 400 or so employees the supermarket expects to hire to staff the store.

The center is located at 14432 S. John Humphrey Drive and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested applicants can also apply online at www.marianos.com/careers.

The store, which is owned by the Roundy’s chain based in Milwaukee, is looking for both full-time and part-time workers for such positions as baker, cake decorator, cashier, catering, floral

designer and general staffers.

Kroger plans to buy out Roundy’s grocery stores, including the Mariano’s chain, for $3.60 a share, a total purchase price of about $178 million, the company announced last month.

The company is open to experienced workers as well as entry-level employees.

Cleaner closes in Tinley Eagle Cleaners closed in October after a long run in the Jewel/ Osco plaza at 171st Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park.

According to a sign on the door, the store at 17123 S. Harlem Ave. was taken over by the plaza owner, Heidner Properties, as of Oct. 7.

The sign said anyone who was looking for clothing left at the dry cleaner should call 630-894-0099.

The cleaner had been operating at the plaza for decades.

Mattress store opens in Lockport A new Mattress Firm store opened recently in a small retail building at 16453 W. 159th St. in Lockport.

The company moved into the Chicago marketplace last year after it acquired the Bedding Experts and Back to Bed mattress chains.

For more information, call (815) 838-1161.

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

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www. southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

Orland Park Grasso Linda J to Letocha Iwona, 9906 Shady Ln, Many, $97,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Skurnicki Sandra M Trust, 17941 Alaska Ct, Unit #2, $170,000; Eisen Ian to Kim David, 10232 Hyacinth Ct, $182,000; Degregorio Philip A Tr to Weaver Luca, 9714 Hummingbird Hill Dr, $290,000; Smieszny Daniel to Weizeorick John, 11230 Lakefield Dr, $210,000; Anderson Christopher Scott to First Midwest Bk Tr, 7925 W 157th St, Unit #79251N, $118,000; Theis William A to Mangan Lynnea M, 11905 Cormoy Ln, $208,000; Zerbs Gwendolyn to Kaminskiene Laimute, 15256 Highland Ave, $167,500; Bell William H IV to Fee Edward, 7910 Laguna Ln, $240,000; Kalkowski David to Lamonte David, 17653 Greenfield Dr, $385,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Figus Luke N, 13642 Santa Fe Trl, $337,500; First Midwest Bk Tr to Strutz Martin, 15714 Brassie Ct, Unit #157142S, $160,000; Yan Peter W to Moawad Ayman, 11858 Bates Ct, $440,000; Hill Lynn M to Parker Robert C, 16600 Robinhood Dr, $210,000; Hedenschoug Mike D to Biskup Mark R, 11131 Ravengate Ct, $197,000; Gross Andrew Tr to Haberman Susan, 11147 Wisconsin Ct, Unit #2A, $125,000; First Bk Manhattan Tr to Vandermolen Sheryl L, 18124 John Charles Dr, Unit #6, $201,000; Kennelly David F to Hajek Kristina N, 14408 S 90th Ct, Unit #1D, $125,000; Deener Jamey L to Siedlecki

Genevieve, 8900 Silverdale Dr, Unit #4G, $135,000; Curran Marjorie Ann Tr No 7642 to Abdelrasoul Jamine, 7923 W 157th St, Unit #79231S, $142,000; Mcpolin Larry P to Altman Roy E, 17517 Mahyer Dr, $320,000; Vail Michelle Tr to Cacheris Karen Zelinka Tr, 17756 Bos Dr, Unit #98, $220,000; DLJ Mtg Cap Inc to Kalinowski Patryk, 15604 117th Ave, $228,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Edward Gal Inc, 9146 140th St, Unit #104, $39,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Swanson Brye J, 14928 Huntington Ct, $151,000; Polk William F to HP IL I LLC, 16741 Cardinal Dr, $270,000; Stanard B&T Co Tr to Larson Elias T, 8123 Bob-o-Link Rd, $350,000.

Palos Heights Wickart Kevin J to Brown Les-

lie L, 13478 Turtle Pond Ln, Unit #13478, $153,000; Winterfield Robert D II to Zigmantas Einius, 12657 S 75th Ave, $360,000; Uzzardo Vincent A to Kemp Frederik M, 12826 S Shawnee Rd, $334,500; Bare Michael to Lowisa Pawel, 6848 W Linden Dr, $215,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Michon Lorraine, 13204 Oak Ridge Trl, Unit #132041A, $165,000.

Palos Park Revethis William G Extr to Leon Betty, 9728 E Mill Dr, Unit #E1L7, $133,000; Parisi Joseph V Tr to Kachinsky Therese A, 2 Dan Mar Trl, $359,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Element Investment Corp, 9748 E Mill Dr, Unit #E2L18, $82,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Kobel Patricia A, 9759 Creek Rd, Unit #B1L23, $143,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Dec. 7)

30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.125 4.160 0

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3.375

3.470

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30-year fixed Jumbo

4.000

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Christmas Worship Services Palos United Methodist Church 12101 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights 448-0798

Christmas Eve

Community Church

December 24, 4:00 p.m.

Corner of 123rd St. & 88th Ave. Palos Park

Candlelight and Communion palosumchurch.org

708-448-5220 — www.pppcc.org

First Church of Christ, Scientist

(Christian Science) 12300 S. 80th Ave. Palos Park

Palos Park Presbyterian

Pastors John R. Curphey and David M. Carlton

448-1808

(church entrance at top of hill on 80th Ave.) We’d love to have you join us this reverent season.

Christmas Service on Sunday, December 20 at 10 a.m.

(Sunday school for children and young people up to the age of 20)

Sunday Services at 10 a.m.

Wednesday Evening Testimony meetings at 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 13 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Advent Learning Opportunities

Care provided for babies and toddlers at all services.

Sunday, December 20

Peace Memorial Church 10300 W. 131st St. Palos Park 448-7833

Fourth Sunday of Advent

St. Alexander Catholic Church 7025 West 126th Street Palos Heights, IL 60463 708-448-4861

2015 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE Sacrament of Reconciliation All Saturdays after 8:00 AM Mass and after 5:00 PM Mass

Prayer Service and Reconciliation Tuesday, December 15th at 7:00 PM

CHRISTMAS MASSES Christmas Vigil

Thursday, December 24th 4:00 PM — Church Contemporary Music Ministry 4:00 PM — Parish Center Children’s Choir 6:30 PM — Church Traditional

Christmas (Midnight Mass)

Thursday, December 24th 11:15 PM Choir and Carol Prelude Mass begins at Midnight

Christmas Day

Friday, December 25th 9:00 AM 7:00 AM 10:30 AM 12:00 PM (Please note there is no 6:00 PM Mass)

New Years Day Mass

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Thursday, December 31st 5:00 PM — Vigil Friday, January 1st 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM

Please Note: There will not be a 6:00 PM Mass on Sunday, December 27th

Thursday – Christmas Eve,

www.pmcucc.org Invites you to

Celebrate the Birth of Jesus with us!

Thursday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m. Harp & Candlelight Service 10:30 p.m. - String Quartet in Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. - Candle Light Service with Caroling and Scripture

December 24 Christmas Eve Services 4:00 p.m. Contemporary Candlelight Service 8:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight Service

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd 7800 W. McCarthy Road Palos Heights (708) 448-4170 Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Basch, Pastor

Friday, December 18

7:00 p.m. All Choirs Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 20 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. – Worship

St. Mark Lutheran Church

11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth (708)448-6555 COME CELEBRATE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS WITH US! Sunday, December 20

Christmas Cantata at 8 & 9:30 Sunday School presentation and service at 10:45

Thursday, December 24 Christmas Eve

Family Service at 5:30 Candlelight Services at 7 & 11 PM

Friday, December 25 Christmas Day Service at 10 AM

Sunday December 27 A service of lessons & carols at 8, 9:30 & 10:45

Rev. Jay Trygstad • www.stmarkworth.org

Our Lady of the Woods Church

Christ Lutheran Church 14700 S. 94th Ave. Orland Park 708-349-0431 Fax: 708-349-0668 www.christlutheranorland.com South on 94th Avenue at John Humphrey Drive

FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 7:00 p.m. - Musichorale Christmas Concert Services Tickets will be available at the door SUNDAY DECEMBER 13 11:00 a.m. - Sunday School Program Worship Service SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Sunday 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 4:00 & 11:00 p.m. - Communion Service CHRISTMAS DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 10:00 a.m. - Communion Service

10731 W. 131st Street Orland Park 708-361-4754 Thursday, December 24, 2015

CHRISTMAS 1 Saturday, December 26 - No Service Sunday, December 27 - 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Friday, December 25, 2015

NEW YEAR’S EVE, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 6:00 p.m. - Communion Service

Christmas Eve 4:00, 5:30 & Midnight Christmas Day 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Anticipated Mass, Mary, Mother of God 5:00 p.m.

Friday, January 1, 2016

Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Thursday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:00, 6:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Special Music at all Services

Friday, December 25, Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. – Holy Communion

The Wayside Chapel at The Center 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park (708) 361-3650

Please Join Reverend Chris Hopkins and our Fellowship.

We have two services December 24th, the earlier one for children (in the Anderson Center) and the later one for the general public (in the Lodge).

Christmas Eve, 3 p.m. — Children’s Service Christmas Eve, 4:30 p.m. — Candlelight Communion Service Non-Denominational Services All Welcome Come Celebrate The Glory Of Christmas With Us!

DEATH NOTICES

SIMPLE GIFTS Evelyn Polson

Evelyn Polson nee: Rodocker, age 92, formerly of Palos Park. Beloved wife of the late Robert.

Loving mother of Andrea (Roland) Imes and Karin (Joe) Kramer. Cherished grandmother of Katharine (Brian) Gard and Robert (Sarah) Kramer. Fond daughter of the late George and the late Olivia Rodocker. Dear sister of the late Kenneth Rodocker.

Evelyn married her high school sweetheart and with

her husband built a beautiful life of friends, books, bridge and a passion for travel. Mrs. Polson was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepard. Family and friends will gather Saturday December 12, 2015, from 10:00 am to time of Memorial Service 11:00 am at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave, Worth. Interment Private. Service information 708-448-6000.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Wayside Chapel Advent vespers

Christmas concert at

Candlelit vesper services are held every Sunday in Advent, at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Center pastoral director the Rev. Chris Hopkins invites all who wish to meditate upon the meaning of Christmas.

This Sunday will focus on the Shepherds’ experience, and on the journey of the Magi on Dec. 20. The season ends with two services on Christmas Eve: a family service at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Center and a communion service for adults at 4:30 p.m. in The Center’s main lodge. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Christ Lutheran Church will present a Christmas concert, featuring Musichorale, at 7 p.m. this Friday at the church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park.

Listen to your favorite traditional Carols and Christmas songs from this 70-member choir. Presale tickets are $12/adults, $10/ seniors, children free to age 12.

Tickets at the door are $15. Call the church office at 349-0431.

Christ Lutheran

Christmas Stories tour at Calvary Church The Jason Gray Christmas Stories Tour with Jonny Diaz and Carrollton will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4, at Calvary Church, 16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park.

This concert is produced by World Vision as a way to begin the Christmas season with an evening of worship and praise.

VIP, general admission and group tickets are available by calling 800-965-9324.

Jason Gray is a songwriter, with a noteworthy ability to convey deep theological truths in songs.

The Minnesota native has drawn legions of fans who recognize his ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level, offering not escape or distraction, but healing and hope. His 2012 release, “A Way To See In The Dark”, was named Album of the Year by critics and garnered three top-five radio singles, including Nothing is Wasted, which hit No. 1 for nine weeks.

Palos Park PD Toys for Tots Palos Park Police Department staff invites the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2015 Toys for Tots program, held by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

Toys are being collected at the Palos Park Police Station, 8999 W. 123rd St., through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Officer Deb Legatzke said her goal this year is to help

brighten the holidays for children in need.

Palos Park Police Cadets food drive The Palos Park Police Cadet program is holding its 15th annual Holiday Food Drive. They are looking for donations of non-perishable foods such as canned goods or boxed goods for families in need.

The cadets will accept donations

at the Palos Park Police Department, at 8999 W. 123rd Street.

The donations are being accepted through Jan. 1.

All donations will go to the Palos Township Food Pantry, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, which serves families within the Palos Township border, which include Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Worth, and parts of Orland Park.

To request a pick up and more information, call 671-3770.

BILLY GRAHAM'S "MY ANSWER" We commit far more sins than we could ever list!

Q: My friend says he doesn’t need to confess his sins very often, because he keeps a mental checklist of his actions and believes that he seldom sins. Do you think he’s right? - M.M. A: Your friend may sincerely believe this about himself, but he is not correct. A friend of mine met someone like this once, and later his wife whispered to him, “Just ask me how perfect he is!”

One problem is that your friend seems to have a shallow view of sin. Yes, he has a list, and it probably includes most of the things we rightly label as sins. But what about the sins we overlook, such

as evil thoughts or wrong motives?

Jesus was concerned not only with what we do, but with what goes on inside of us. Or what about the things we fail to do - showing compassion to others, helping those who are hurting, witnessing for Christ? The Psalmist prayed, “Who can discern their own errors? Forgive my hidden faults” (Psalm 19:12).

Your friend concerns me for another reason, however. When we fail to realize how sinful we are, pride takes over, and pride is a sin. Jesus condemned those who believed they were more righteous than anyone else, because they were blinded by their own pride. But pride not only blinds

us to our sin; it also blinds us to our need for Christ and His forgiveness. The Bible warns, “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God” (Psalm 10:4).

Be honest about your own sins, and turn to Christ for the forgiveness you need. Then pray for your friend, that he too will realize the depth of his sin - and the even greater depth of Christ’s mercy and love.

(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 www.billygraham. org.)

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Thursday, December 10, 2015

PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Beginning on 5 No ordinary party 9 Keister 13 Big Island coffee region 14 Sap-sucking insect 16 Put on board 17 Learning ctr.

18 “Being John Malkovich� director 20 Bit of dust 21 Readies for another voyage 22 “Mr. & Mrs. Smith� co-star 26 Portions out 29 One making waves 30 Sean Lennon’s mom 31 Occasionally 32 Three-time Hopkins role 34 At hand

From Dec. 8, 2005

10 Years Ago This Week

35 Slangily, overimbibe; literally, what the starts of 18-, 22-, 49- and 54-Across can do

Down

31 Doomed 1588 fighting force

1 With hands on hips

32 Gigs for 22-Across, often

38 Fictional archaeologist Croft

2 Northern Mexican state

33 Expressive rock genre

40 Bakery array

3 GM navigation system

35 Bribing

41 Promises

4 Meant to be

36 Rescue op

5 __-relief

37 Smell bad

6 iPhone purchase

38 Old DJ’s platters

7 See 12-Down

39 India Pale __

No injuries were reported after a 79-year-old woman accidentally drove her car through the front window of Ben Franklin Variety and Crafts in Palos Heights Wednesday morning last week. Just after 9:50 a.m., the woman 44 “Hawaii Five-0� actor Daniel __ Kim crashed her 2004 Honda Accord through two front pane windows at the dime store, 12306 S. Harlem Ave. She mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal, Palos Heights police said.

45 Cellular messenger

48 Ambien maker

8 Enjoy the Pacific Crest Trail

49 Saddle storage area

9 Literary arcs

51 Longhorn rival

10 Redeemed from captivity

53 Mandlikova of tennis

11 Carpenter’s tool

54 Nervous habit

42 Shapeless mass 43 Start of a selection process 45 Didn’t stay put 46 “Thanks, but I’m set!�

47 Actress Plummer

58 Prophet’s concern

12 With 7-Down, punny message site

59 Promgoer’s concern

15 Make leaner

50 __ Island

60 Really enjoy

19 Leave at the altar

52 Bibliog. catchall

61 One of 28 Monopoly cards

23 Expert on feet?

54 Brief refresher

62 Places for hats

24 Foot part

55 Solitaire foundation card

63 Jazz singer Horne

25 Wrecks completely

56 Wimple wearer

64 Icelandic literary work

27 Tetley offering

49 Hackneyed

57 Credit-weighted no.

28 Estonia, until 1991: Abbr.

(Answers on page 6)

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

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

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

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

From Dec. 8, 2005

10 Years Ago This Week Raising the bar in Navajo Hills: More than 130 residents attended the Navajo Hills Homeowners Association’s breakfast with Santa Claus Saturday at Trinity Christian College, located in their Palos Heights neighborhood.

Officers of the newly revived homeowners group are President Joe McGee (from left), Rick Van Dyken, Barbara Pasquinelli, vice president and Bob Payne, superintendent of Chicago Christian High School.

(Answers on page 6)

PICK OF THE LITTER

Aspirin a bad alternative for arthritic dogs Dear Dr. Fleming, My cousin Vinnie worked at a veterinary hospital downtown for a long time. My old golden Labrador retriever, Betsy, has bad arthritis, and Vinnie and a postit info bit on the Internet said I should give her aspirin at one twice daily. I just wanted your opinion before I start this. Thanks for your time.

Rob, Orland Park Dear Rob, If it comes down to euthanasia or aspirin choose the aspirin.

When did Vinnie work at the animal hospital? A long time ago we did use aspirin in dogs and didn’t have much more other than FeldeneR, aspirin or steroids. Today the list of treatment options for arthritic dogs is overwhelming to most owners.

Here are some current treatment options from which to choose.

Weight loss (super important), mild to moderate exercise, physical therapy and heat packs for 15 minutes two to three times daily to the affected joint can all be started before seeing a vet. Good anti-inflammatories are MetacamR, RimadylR, DuralactinR and glucocorticosteroids. TylenolR at the appropriate dose can even be used (BUT NOT IN CATS).

I often recommend cartilage preservation/protective injections of AdequanR and have the owners do these shots at home. Other pain modulation therapies include low level laser light therapy, UltramR, and NeurontinR . For windup-associated pain we use SymmetrelR. I encourage you to read about

JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

these drugs but consult with your veterinarian about their use. Some of these drugs cannot be used simultaneously.

The nutraceuticals we like are DasuquinR, (the Nutramax Company makes the highest quality nutraceuticals and you can trust that the bottle contains what the label says which is so often not the case), high doses of fish oil and GLC-1000R. Other treatment options include acupuncture, TENS, heated beds, massage therapy and velvet elk antler (you should google velvet elk antler; it’s a very interesting product which we don’t carry and several clients think it is helping their old dogs). Finally we will often use “mind drugs� such as ProzacR, XanaxR and ElavilR to allow the dogs to “care a little less about their discomfort.�

Keep in mind that any newly diagnosed case of “arthritis or lameness� in a dog should include the consideration of ruling out Lyme disease as a cause of the lameness or soreness. Also, any dogs put on long-term NSAIDS (like MetacamR or RimadylR) should have a baseline liver test to be repeated three weeks later.

Most dogs that are going to crash on NSAIDS usually do so within the first three weeks. Thereafter a test every six months should

WHATIZIT?

Chicago Ridge residents Dan and Kathy Higgins had the correct answer to last week’s Whatizit photo quiz. They knew it was the Hickory Hills Park District.

Specifically, it was Kasey Meadows Park, which is just west of the Hickory Hills Park District Field House. Kasey Meadows Park includes playground equipment for kids and a sprinkler system during those hot summer days (remember those days).

Baseball fields can be found just west of the playground. The park district attracts kids of all ages during the summer and winter.

Many kids and some adults get out their sleds and toboggans to go down the steep hill in front of the park district field house that faces Roberts Road.

The Hickory Hills Park District address is at 9100 S. 88th Ave. Kasey Meadows is located at 8047 W. 91st Place. They are just right next door to each other.

This week’s Whatizit quiz photo appears above. The clue for this week is: Improve your mind.

Send those guesses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

Make sure to include your name and hometown.

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Meet Rob from Orland Park. Rob is a senior at Sandburg High School and has worked for us after school and on weekends for about two years. It is to him we give the credit when receive the very gracious and numerous comments on the cleanliness of our animal clinic. Thanks for doing such a good job Rob. “Don’t you love it�?

suffice, even though most people won’t do it.

Dear Readers, Yesterday I was filling some medications in our lab and behind me I could hear our technician, Cindy, muttering to herself. She was talking to herself, saying things like, “where’s the poop, why did she send this fecal over here with all this grass, what is all this stuff, where’s the poop?�

I finished filling my prescription and walked over to the area where we run fecal exams and looked at her dilemma. All I could see was an empty brown bag and a clear bag full of a spinach salad with raisins and walnuts. Sharon’s dog had diarrhea the day before

Photo by Joe Boyle

and she set a stool sample aside in a brown paper bag. Her husband had grabbed the first brown bag he saw in the morning and dropped it off at our clinic for examination.

Our other technician Michelle saw what was going on and said, “She is going to be disappointed when she opens her lunch.� We all have a lot on our minds right now.

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LIFESTYLE

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Palos South eighth-grader Essam Barakat refills coffee for a table of seniors at the Senior Holiday Breakfast hosted by Palos School District 118.

Palos South hosts annual Senior Holiday Breakfast

Golden Oaks Seniors enjoy Madrigals concert

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The Stagg High School Madrigals sang for the Golden Oaks Seniors at the club’s luncheon meeting Wednesday last week at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church. Turkey with all he trimmings was on the menu.

The Golden Oaks Seniors will meet next on March 2, 2016, following a two-month winter break. Prospective members interested in joining the Golden Oaks or attending the next meeting may contact Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church at 448-5220. The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave.

Smith Crossing residents offer tips for avoiding holiday blues For older adults with children living out of town or those grieving the recent loss of a spouse or dear friend, getting through the holidays can pose formidable challenges. “The holidays can be especially challenging times for older adults,” says Amie Swim, resident service director at Smith Crossing, a continuing care retirement community located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. “The more secluded a person is, the more likely he or she is to become depressed. With depression, physical health can also start to suffer.”

To combat isolation, Smith Crossing provides plenty of engaging holiday activities for residents, including a bus tour of area neighborhoods to view Christmas lights and decorations, plenty of visiting school groups who perform concerts and holiday skits, and a very popular annual contest for residents to decorate their apartment doors.

Even beyond the holidays, the CCRC is a hub of activity. Residents attend on-site entertainment, travel for field trips, watch movies, take enrichment classes, and exercise regularly in the onsite gym.

They also volunteer and serve on various committees.

Since Pat Quebbeman, 85, moved to Smith Crossing with her husband George, 90, in 2012, she notices a significant difference in how she spends her time. “We talk about this all the time,” she says. “If we didn’t move here, I’m not sure what we would be doing, probably just sitting around.”

For years, the Quebbemans have remained active with their church, St. Germaine’s in Oak Lawn. George also keeps in touch with members of his old softball league.

“We were always social and I think that helps,” says Pat, who now serves as Resident Council vice president and enjoys going on field trips. “But I would say to anyone, to avoid isolation, ‘Force yourself to get out there and be

with people. It might be tough at first, but you’ll be glad you did.’”

The Quebbemans both enjoy dining with different residents each evening too. “We don’t eat with the same old crowd every night,” says Pat. “We like meeting and getting to know new people.

Honestly, when we lived in our condo, it seemed like we were aging much more quickly. Now we’re so busy doing things and meeting people, we just don’t have time to think about it.”

Occupying yourself at home alone with craft projects or making gifts or cookies for friends and relatives might work for a while.

But there’s more to life than doing things alone, according to Lydia Ponczak, another Smith Crossing resident.

“I’m not shy,” says Lydia, who moved to Smith Crossing just a few months ago from Oak Forest.

“I love to be with people, and I encourage everyone to get out there.”

Using Pat Quebbeman’s same words, she says, “Force yourself if you have to. Just do that and

be open to what comes. You’ll start having a good time.”

Lydia, who prefers not to reveal her age, insists holiday celebrations with community or among friends can be especially beneficial. “Here, many of us have lost our husbands or we’ve had to get rid of homes we’ve owned for 40 or 50 years. That’s traumatic, but when you sit down and talk with others you begin to learn about common interests. People become sincerely interested in what you’re doing, what’s going on. They’re genuinely happy when good things happen for you. As you get to know more people, it feels a lot like family, which tells me, it’s very important to get out there and make friends.”

About Smith Crossing Smith Crossing is one of only 13 CCRCs in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” to international standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting body.

Sponsored by Smith Senior

Photo by Waldemar Reichert

Smith Crossing residents Pat and George Quebbeman suggest participating in community activities during the holidays to avoid isolation.

Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

It also provides short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about Smith Crossing, call 708-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org.

Palos School District 118 kicked off the yuletide season by hosting a festive holiday breakfast for more than 170 local senior citizens.

The fourth annual Palos 118 Senior Holiday Breakfast was held at Palos South Middle School last Thursday, complete with entertainment and a tour of the new Capstone Collaborative Learning Suites.

Welcoming remarks were given by Student Council President Edmundo Gonzalez, and School Board President John Faustino.

Entertainment was provided by Palos South’s Performing Arts Ensemble and Cardinal Jazz Band.

Staff and administrators served

guests a buffet-style breakfast, while student “Pacesetters” escorted seniors to and from the cafeteria, cleared tables, conducted tours and answered questions about Palos South.

Palos South Principal Stuart Wrzesinski welcomed the guests and introduced Superintendent Anthony Scarsella, who thanked the seniors for supporting Palos 118 schools. “Our success is in large part because of you….thank you for the positive impact you have on our students lives,” Dr. Scarsella said.

— Palos School District 118

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

Spot-on projection Sandburg’s CC team finishes 4th in the nation, just as it was projected to do. Page 2

Jeff Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

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Thriving on pressure Richards’ Catledge scores 13 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter vs. Oak Forest. Page 3

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Southwest •• Section Section2, 2,Page Page11 Southwest

Four forces in area sports Girls Tennis Player of the Year • Boys Golfer of the Year • Girls Golfer of the Year• Boys Soccer Player of the Year

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Left: Sandburg’s Anna Loureiro constantly faced opponents that were two or three years older than she was and still finished 26-6 and was among the top 32 in the state. Top center: Pete Vos finished 10th in the state to help Chicago Christian finish fifth. Lower center: Freshman Hannah Kilbane became a postseason star for Sandburg’s girls golf team. Right: Ryan Kozlowski, pictured playing in a rainy sectional game, had a bright season for Sandburg. All four athletes were named the Reporter/Regional’s Athlete of the Year in their respective sports.

ANNA LOUREIRO

PETE VOS

HANNAH KILBANE

RYAN KOZLOWSKI

By Jeff Vorva

By Anthony Nasella

By Jeff Vorva

By Anthony Nasella

One game.

That’s all Sandburg freshman Anna Loureiro lost at the Sandburg Sectional in October, and that came against Stagg freshman Karolina Wolowiec.

The young sectional champion advanced to the Illinois High School state tournament and won her first two matches, which put her in the top 32. Although she lost her next two matches to bow out of the tournament on the second day, her finish was the best in the area and the start of what could be an amazing prep career as she is named the first Reporter/Regional Girls Tennis Player of the Year.

Since the end of her first high-school season, Loureiro went back to the United States Tennis Association circuit. She competed in a tournament in Dayton, Ohio in late November and is ranked No. 213 in the nation among 14-year-olds. She has a 60-31 mark in USTA competition and said that her biggest accomplishment was finishing second at a Level II tournament two years ago.

After facing some of the best players in the country during the offseason, she was able to go 26-6 in her first season for coach Brian Ostrander at Sandburg.

“I didn’t think I would do this well,” she said.

“I tried not to put too much pressure on myself.

Even though the players are older, I expect the best from myself.’’

She said she’s played serious tennis for six years. After she found out she had a knack for playing badminton when she was 8, she decided to give tennis a chance because it was more of an intense sport.

She said she fell in love with the sport because of its individual nature.

“I love how it’s just me on the court and no one else,” she said. “Even though it’s really intense, it’s just me and all I can do is rely on myself.’’

When the Chicago Christian boys golf team advanced to the IHSA Class 1A state finals this past season, it was the first time junior Pete Vos had ever competed on such a prominent stage.

And the way Vos and his teammates performed at the state finals — with the team finishing fifth and Voss placing 10th individually — it would have been easy to mistake the group for a team that competed in the finals before.

And that’s what made Vos’s performance all the more impressive as he shot a 79 on day one and concluded with an 81 on day two at state and earned the Reporter/Regional’s first Boys Golfer of the Year honor.

“We all just wanted to go down there and have fun and also represent the name of our school,” Vos said. “I knew it was going to be a unique opportunity, and I didn’t know what to expect. I knew the competition would be tough, and I definitely didn’t expect to golf so well.”

But to hear Chicago Christian head coach Colin Broekhuis tell it, he wasn’t very surprised by Voss’ success this season.

“He’s been our No. 1 golfer all year, and he’s averaged about a 38 for nine holes all season,” Broekhuis said. “He was so consistent and is very laid back on the golf course.

He and our No. 2 golfer (fellow junior) Nate Kamp both love golf and love coming to practice. They golf all summer long.’’

Voss said he was grateful for where he finished at state but said he had his focus on a loftier height at the state meet.

“The place was great, but I was more focused in honoring the Lord Jesus Christ in what I did,” he said. “It was a memorable experience.”

One of Sandburg freshman Hannah Kilbane’s biggest accomplishments on the golf course this fall was relatively quiet.

The Eagles were at the Marian Catholic Class AA Regional at the Lincoln Oaks course in Crete and fired a 302. Emilyee McGiles was the talk of the tournament by winning the event with a 68.

The oohing and aahing over the dominance shown by the team and McGiles overshadowed an amazing nine-hole stretch by Kilbane, who followed up a front-nine 40 with a stunning back-nine 32.

Kilbane’s other accomplishments were not so silent. She won the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue title (shooting a 79) and was the top Eagles scorer in their second-place finish (73) in sectional play and sixth-place finish in the state tournament (164 in two rounds).

The freshman was named the first Reporter/Regional Girls Golfer of the Year.

It was not the easiest situation to come into. Two years ago, the Eagles qualified for state for the first time in school history and they finished 11th. In 2014, the Eagles took fifth in the state and while they had plenty of talent back, they lost an ace in graduated Frankie Saban.

During an undefeated dual season, the Eagles had shared the wealth with seemingly a different player leading the team every match.

Little did the St. Michael graduate know that she would become such a postseason force. She said she felt welcome right away.

“It’s been really fun because my team has really been awesome,” she said. “No one put any pressure on me. I put pressure on myself because I really wanted to do well.’’

Kilbane said she started getting serious about golf four years ago and has participated in United States Kids Golf events. But her debut as a freshman was anything but kidding around.

When Sandburg senior Ryan Kozlowski was suddenly brought up to the varsity team during his sophomore year when the Eagles entered the IHSA state playoffs, the talented underclassman got a taste of action on a higher stage.

That experience stoked Kozlowski’s desire to be the best. Two years later, he has been named the Reporter/Regional’s first Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

In 2015, Kozlowski scored a team-high 16 goals and helped Sandburg capture a regional championship before the team was denied further advancement on a rainsoaked field against rival Andrew in the sectional.

“I’ll never forget how excited I was with that experience as a sophomore and being able to play during an important part of the season,” Kozlowski said. “I had lots of club experience, but you learn so many parts of the game when playing varsity soccer. I’ve learned so much in the past two years.”

Kozlowski said that as a senior leader he also learned the value of friendship with just about every player on the varsity squad this season.

“I only knew a couple of the guys on the team at the beginning of the season, and I know I’m happy to say that I’m pretty good friends with all of them,” he said. “This was a great group of guys to play with and go to battle with.

“We proved all season that we were a team that could battle back and was always in the game.”

Kozlowski said a great deal of his success is attributed to the guidance of head coach Desi Vuillaume, who said Kozlowski led by example.

“Not only did coach show me how to be a better player, he showed how me to be a class act off the field as a well as on,” he said.

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SWSC’s super football conference is super confusing P

ay attention, class.

There may be a quiz later.

I was good at general math but not algebra. And the new SouthWest Suburban Conference football schedules for next year and beyond have me scratching my head.

Here’s the deal.

The conference has 16 schools broken into two divisions. The Blue has eight of the biggest schools and the Red has the other eight.

Joliet Central and Joliet West will leave the Blue to join the Southwest Prairie Conference and Lincoln-Way North is leaving the Red because the school is closing down.

This is the easy part. If you take away three from 16, you have 13 teams left. I get that.

But here’s where the powers that be throw a little curveball when it comes to next year’s football schedule and possibly beyond that.

Instead of having one division with seven teams and one with six (like they will be doing for most of the other sports such as volleyball, basketball and wrestling) the SWSC officials decided to have one big 13-team super conference for football.

The trouble is, there are nine weeks to play football during the regular season.

This is where it starts to feel a little like algebra in my mind.

Bradley Bourbonnais Athletic Director Mike Lehning, who is the conference representative, tried explaining it to me recently.

“Who you play is based on a combination of size of the school and your record in the conference for the last four years,” he said. “You obviously can’t play everybody. It’s 50-50 based on the size of your school and your record as to how tough your schedule it.’’

But the schedule won’t be 50-50.

tary from their peers for most of their lives and let me make this perfectly clear, it was not all flattering.

I once covered a basketball game in which the coach smartly used his nickname. Chuck Manson sounds a lot easier on the ears than his given name – Charles Manson.

This year, I saw a couple of names pop up in the world of high school basketball from a couple of players who probably enjoyed their names a lot more than they do now.

In Libertyville, there is an emerging star named Drew Peterson.

At Morgan Park Academy, one of the top scorers is Isis Rodriquez.

Tough times to have those names.

JEFF VORVA

Making the Extra Point Some schools will play seven conference game and some will play six.

“If it happens that a team is 7-0 and a team that is 6-0, we will have conference co-champs,’’ he said. “Some crazy things will have to occur for that to happen, but it could. Same if one team is 6-1 and a team is 5-1.’’

It’s a little like the old Big Ten Conference or even the current East Suburban Catholic Conference where no one plays everyone.

The two local teams in the league – Sandburg and Stagg – have interesting schedules.

Sandburg has six conference games. The Eagles will open the season with two non-conference games and will play Thornton the third week, Bolingbrook, Stagg, Homewood-Flossmoor, Lincoln-Way East, a non-conference game week eight and finish the regular season against Lincoln-Way West.

Stagg will play two non-conference games and dive into a seven-game conference schedule by playing Bolingbrook, Lincoln-Way West, Sandburg, Thornridge, Thornwood, Lockport and Andrew.

Some teams will have holes in their conference schedules.

“One team will be out every week,” Lehning said. “Some schools will have to find non-conference games during the season. What’s lucky is that there are other conferences in similar situations. The DuPage Valley Conference is one. The Big 12 --- which is between Peoria and Danville – doesn’t

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg and Stagg, shown playing in the fall, will have an interesting conference schedule in 2016 as Sandburg will play six SouthWest Suburban games and Stagg seven.

have 12 teams. They are looking for games in the middle of their conference season.

“I’m not speaking for the other schools in our conference, but those are other conferences with teams available. We have Urbana in week 7.

For us, that will work. I don’t know where the others are going.’’

He said this setup will “go on as long as we have an odd number in the conference.’’

When it comes to the other sports in which all 13 conference members have teams, it will continue to be broken up into the Blue and Red. In 2016-17, the Blue will feature Sandburg, Stagg, Lockport, Bolingbrook, Homewood-Flossmoor and Lincoln-Way East.

The Red will have Lincoln-Way Central, Bradley, Andrew, Thornton, Thornwood, Lincoln-Way West and Thornridge That’s the easy math.

The tricky part is that it will likely change in 2017-18.

Right now, the conference teams are broken up by enrollment figures from this school year so they can get rolling on finishing up the schedule.

But 2017-18 will be using the enrollment figures from 2016-17, which are expected to be different.

“The numbers of enrollment are going to change,” Lehning said. “Because North won’t exist, all the populations in the Lincoln-Way schools will increase. We won’t know those numbers until next fall. So this is a one-year deal.’’

Got all that? Good. The quiz will be coming shortly.

When I stop scratching my head.

What’s in a name?

I once went to high school with a kid named Ronald McDonald and knew another kid named Richard Nixon.

They were named long before Ronald was a clown and Nixon was not a crook.

Both kids received some commen-

Players of the Year revealed

Is football finally over?

OK, now we can finally run our fall athletic Player of the Year stories.

Anthony Nasella and I have been busy getting these bad boys together and we are recognizing the best of the best in nine sports including eight that we’ve never given postseason recognition to.

We have four on our front page this week.

Next week, look for our Player of the Year winners in boys cross country, girls cross country and girls swimming.

Finally, on Dec. 24 we will run our girls volleyball and football Player of the Year stories.

And I am already digging into the vaults for our top 10 sports stories of the year for 2015, which will run Dec. 31, and have gotten through June and already nine stories have jumped out at me. A lot has happened since then so it’s going to be a year in which it’s going to be hard to choose.

That’s what makes it frustrating.

And that’s what makes it fun.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Sandburg CC team takes 4th in nation Matthew Begeman and Daniel Palmer. Running, but not scoring points were seniors Alex Pall (184th) and Tim McCarthy (197th).

The only other Illinois team that qualified was Neuqua Valley, which finished 19th.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

For one mile, Sandburg’s boys cross country team was No. 1 in the nation.

But the Great Oak, California squad kicked it into gear and dominated the rest of the way.

Sandburg, also known as the Orland Park Cross Country Club for this event, ended up finishing fourth in the country in the Nike Cross Nationals Saturday in Portland, Oregon.

After taking into account off of the regional qualifying times, the Eagles were projected to finish fourth and the projections proved accurate.

Great Oak had 114 points, American Fork of Utah was runnerup with 163, Dana Hills of California took third with 181 and Sandburg fourth with 196.

Sean Torpy finished 62nd overall and 26th among athletes with teams participating.

His time was 15 minutes, 58.50 seconds over the 5,000-meter Glendover Golf Course. Brandon Lukas took 68th overall, Chris Torpy 70th, Max Lehnhardt 80th and Martin Skucas 107th. Running but not scoring points were Tom Brennan at 149th and sophomore Dylan Jacobs at 189th. It was Jacobs’ first race back since injuring his hamstring at the Hinsdale Central Sectional on Oct. 31.

“It was a heck of an effort,” Sean Torpy told MileSplit USA after the race. “We were wishing we could finish higher.’’

“The top three teams did a great job,” added Brennan. “We did all we could.’’

Sandburg won the Illinois

Wild choice for Athlete of the Month Oak Lawn’s November Athlete of the Month is senior bowler Dylan Catalano-Wild after he helped the Spartans win matches over Lemont and Evergreen Park. The co-captain averaged 255 through four games in the two wins.

“Dylan is a great example of hard work and determination to all of our young bowlers,” Spartans coach Kevin Walery said.

EP sizzles at IC Tournament Evergreen Park’s boys bowling team has been winning several dual meets early in the season and placed second Saturday at the Immaculate Conception Prep Invitational on Saturday at the Brunswick Zone in Glendale Heights.

Shaun Quinn finished fifth individually with a 625.

Sandburg wrestlers dominate Supplied photo

Members of Sandburg’s boys cross country team, also known as the Orland Park club, pose after finishing fourth in the nationals in Portland.

High School Association Class 3A meet in November and has been ranked No. 1 in the United States by multiple national ranking services for a good chunk of

the season.

Casey Clinger of American Fork was the national champion with a time of 15:03.20.

Lyons Township’s Danny Kil-

rea was the second-best sophomore in the race as he finished 45th overall with a 15:48.30.

Lyons, which could be an early favorite to win the IHSA

Class 3A state meet in 2016, finished ninth Saturday with 262 points. Other scorers for the Lions were junior Vince Zona and seniors Connor Madell, senior

Sandburg and Oak Park are two favorites to win the IHSA Class 3A state title in February and the Eagles are off to a red hot start, including dominating with Naperville North quadrangular on Saturday by beating Batavia, Lyons Township and Naperville North by a combined score of 180-21.

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Cubs coach will provide hitting instruction at Marist event The man who was working hard with stars such as Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber to make them better hitters will stop by and impart his wisdom to area baseball players.

Marist High School will host Chicago Cubs hitting coach John Mallee on Thursday. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the school’s main gym. Mallee will speak about hitting mechanics, demonstrate hitting drills with Marist students, and conduct a question and answer session on hitting and the Cubs.

Mallee is a veteran of Major League Baseball, having played with the Phillies’ minor league system, before serving as a hitting coach for the Marlins and the Astros. He joined the Cubs organization in 2014.

Tickets are $10 per person. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration at www.marist.net is preferred, as seating is limited.

For more information, contact Marist baseball

coach Kevin Sefcik at sefcik.kevin@marist.net.

Marist will host trio of camps

Oak Lawn baseball/softball registration open

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

A softball camp, led by state championship coach Colleen Biebel, will be held Dec. 21. 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

Registration still open during December for the Oak Lawn Baseball and Softball for kids ages 4-18.

The organization provides instructional leagues for boys and girls, and progress into competitive play for the older ages. Registration for the spring on is online at www.oaklawnbaseball.com.

PBO registration still available

PBO registration for the 2016 season is still available. You can register online through the PBO website. Click on the Registration Link on the Registration tab.

Please see the PBO website for more details on the registration and the program at www.palosbaseball.org.

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 773-881-5310.

Oak Lawn to host baseball camp Oak Lawn High School is hosting a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 3. Oak Lawn head coach Bill Gerny will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball 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 under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call tollfree 866-622-4487.

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Richards’ Chris Bender and Oak Forest’s Daylon Pienkowski tangle Friday night during Richards’ South Suburban Blue victory in Oak Forest.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

BOYS Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence

5-2 5-1 2-4 4-0 2-3 4-2 3-3 1-4 4-1 1-4

W3 W3 L2 W4 L1 W1 L2 L4 W3 W1

at St. Francis de Sales, Friday at Illiana Christian, Friday hosts T.F. North Fri. at St. Pat, Fri.; vs. St. Ign. Sat.; Redhawk Tourn. Mon.-Thurs. at West Chicago, Saturday hosts Bremen, Friday; @Seton, Monday hosts Bolingbrook, Friday hosts Lemont, Friday; hosts Manteno, Tuesday hosts Joliet West, Friday hosts Mt. Carmel, Friday; hosts Solario, Tuesday

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

1-5 5-4 7-1 5-3 2-4 4-1 2-1 2-5 0-7 1-5

W1 L1 W1 W4 W1 L1 L1 L1 L7 L3

hosts Guerin, Thursday; hosts Timothy Christian, Saturday at T.F. North, Friday at Whitney Young, Saturday vs. North Lawndale at Young, Sat.; hosts Resurrection, Mon. hosts Tinley Park, Thurs.; hosts OL Tournament, Sat.-Wed. hosts Regina, Thursday; at Trinity, Saturday; at Reavis, Monday at Bremen, Friday hosts Lincoln-Way East, Thur.; at OL Tournament, Sat.-Wed. at Lemont, Friday hosts Lockport, Thur.; hosts Oak Forest, Sat.; hosts JTW, Mon.

• All records through Sunday, Dec. 6

RICHARDS 68, OAK FOREST 62

Pressure? Bring it on Catledge scores 13 of his 30 points in crunch time as Richards snaps losing streak

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards junior Jaylan Catledge drives for a shot against Oak Forest Friday night. He scored 30 points in a 68-62 victory.

beating 3-pointer then falling 62-59 to Providence St. Mel two days later.

Though Richards (4-2) trailed by as many as seven points in the first half and by six with 2:45 left in the third, the Bulldogs kept up the defensive pressure, ultimately forcing Oak Forest (3-2) into 20 turnovers. Jaaron Coleman scored 15 first-half points en route to a total of 22 to keep his team close, but he also had five of the Bulldogs’ 11 steals.

“Defensively, early, the backdoors were really killing us,” he said. “I knew we had to get our hands in the passing lanes.

“At halftime, coach said they seemed like they wanted it more. But we knew in our heads they didn’t want it more than we did.”

Senior guard Chris Bender demonstrated as much by harassing Oak

“We talk about him establishing himself as the best player on the floor. When he believes it, he proves it.”

— Richards coach Jevon Mamon, on Jaylan Catledge Forest point guard Jim Smyth into an 0-for-4 second half after Smyth scored all eight of his points in the second quarter.

Smyth and Marshaud Watkins (11) were held under their averages. Lance Stewart came off the bench to lead Oak Forest with 15 points, while Jake Jones had 12 points and a game-high eight rebounds.

“Can I just say Chris did a great job defensively?” Coleman asked. “I want to make sure he gets credit.”

Bender added nine points.

“Our first few games, he was averaging 16 points,” Mamon said. “But he’s becoming our defensive stopper.

We intentionally put him on (Smyth).

We felt like his athleticism, speed and strength would both him a little bit.”

Offensively, after making just 3-of13 shots in the first quarter, the Bulldogs went 17-of-33 the rest of the way.

“I’m proud of the way we kept fighting,” Mamon said. “We kept chipping away. Oak Forest is a tough environment to come in and play. This is a step in the right direction.”

Catledge agreed.

“This time, we weren’t planning on taking another loss,” he said. “We had to step up, and we did.”

FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

Ankles away: Two EP players hope to return soon

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Evergreen Park faced an unexpected wave of tough luck last week when junior starting forward Deanna Stewart suffered an ankle injury toward the end of the Dec. 1 game against Chicago Christian. Then starting point guard Kacey Gardner injured her ankle in practice before last Friday’s Bremen game.

So with two important parts of the Mustangs’ team clutching to crutches with sprained ankles, head coach Bruce Scaduto was trying to find a silver lining in a break-even week that saw his team defeat Chicago Christian 45-28 but suffer a nine-point loss to the Braves.

“Not having Deanna and Kacey is tough,” Scaduto said. “We hope to have Deanna (this week) and hopeful-

Even Pittman can’t figure out how to stop Chi. Christian’s cagey offense

By Anthony Nasella

By Phil Arvia After his Richards team dropped its previous two games by letting fourth-quarter leads slip away, Jaylan Catledge wasn’t shy about taking matters into his own hands Friday in Oak Forest.

With the Bulldogs trailing 51-50 after three quarters, Catledge drove for a bucket from the high post to open the fourth and give them their first lead of the night. Over the rest of the period, he hit 11-of-12 free throws to finish with 30 points and seal a 68-62 Richards win in the South Suburban Conference crossover.

“I kind of embrace it,” Catledge said of the fourth-quarter pressure.

“Personally, I like it — because I know …”

You can handle it?

“Basically, yeah.”

In becoming the first sophomore to ever to win Reporter/Regional Player of the Year honors last season, Catledge was a 78 percent free-throw shooter. Friday, he hit 15-of-18.

His secret?

“Just focus,” he said. “Don’t let what’s around you mess you up.”

Coach Jevon Mamon likes to think his regimen of 25 free throws — at least — per player each practice helps, but he also knows what he has in Catledge.

“We mix in games like who can make the most in a row,” Mamon said.

“Jaylan wins those, too.

“He really does live for the big moment… We talk about him establishing himself as the best player on the floor. When he believes it, he proves it. He didn’t settle for anything tonight.”

Perhaps none of the Bulldogs were in the mood for settling after dropping the title game of District 218 Tipoff Classic to Marist on a buzzer-

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

ly Kacey isn’t out longer than a week.

The sooner we get them both back the better.”

Against Chicago Christian, Evergreen Park (5-4 after Friday’s action) was led by Maddie Vojacek (25 points), who normally averages about 17 points per game.

“When Maddie gets hot, she can hit them,” Scaduto said. “She’s one of our best shooters and a definite go-to player.

“Once we’re healthy, hopefully we can break out of this up-and-down cycle, But it would be nice. Once they start understanding and gain some experience, we’ll be OK down the road. It’s going to take some time.”

Waiting for the squad to fully mend, Scaduto said he’s expecting some growing pains, “We’re making young mistakes; we’re learning, which is good,”

Scaduto said. “We just need to get things going in the right direction.”

Youth and experience lead Oak Lawn Oak Lawn coach Mark Sevedge knows it’s never an easy trip to another team’s gym – especially when it’s a game against South Suburban Conference Red rival T.F. South.

So when the Spartans came away with a 50-46 road win over the Rebels on Thursday night to open the SSC Red season, Sevedge was thrilled.

Leading the way for Oak Lawn (2-5, 1-0) was freshman guard Madelyn McGrath (18 points) and senior guard Kamari Johnson (17 points, 10 rebounds).

“I thought it was a great overall effort by the team,” He said. “They came out and played hard. It’s tough to win on the road, and it’s never easy

to go to T.F. South and win. I’m very pleased.”

McGrath was 5-for-7 from the three-point line and proving why she is one of the best shooters on the team despite being a freshman.

“Madelyn shot the ball well,” Sevedge said. “Being a freshman, she’s going to have growing pains. But we’re going to keep her out there so she can keep learning. She’s going to be a great player over the next four years.”

And the athleticism displayed by Johnson is just one of many skills that impresses Sevedge.

“She’s definitely one of the best female athletes in the building,” he said.

“She has the potential to do what she did against T.F. South every night.

She’s super athletic and able to finish around the basket and can easily score 15 to 17 points a game.”

Even though the Chicago Christian boys basketball team has yet to play its best basketball of the season, the Knights won a pair of games this past week to improve to 5-1 and gave head coach Kevin Pittman something profound to think about.

“I told the kids as we were going over a scouting report of a future opponent, I would have said in the past that we could always figure how a team would play us defensively,” Pittman said. “I can’t do that a whole bunch right now.

“In fact, I told them that I’m much happier coaching for them than against them because I don’t know what I would do defensively against us. I would have an idea, but this is deep team of nine to ten players with different guys who can score. You shut down one, and options two to five open up.”

Those varied offensive options were on full display in a Dec. 1 61-49 victory over Evergreen Park and Friday’s 64-54 victory over Ridgewood in the team’s Metro Suburban Conference opener.

Against the Mustangs, Malik Parker scored a game-high 19 points, Trevor Wolterink added 17 points and Josh Decker chipped in with nine. In the win against Ridgewood, Wolterink led the way with 20 points, Parker added 15, and Daylon Washington and Anajuwon Spencer each chipped in with 10.

The Knights shot free throws better than the coach originally thought.

“If you have told me that we shot 62.2 percent from the line after the game I would have said no way,” Pittman said. “I seriously thought we shot 30 percent — especially after missing eight free throws in the fourth. We kind of let them back in the game a bit, and we were careless with 16 turnovers.’’

Against Ridgewood, the Knights improved on turnovers — committing just eight — but managed just 55 percent from the charity stripe. Still, the team built up an 18-point lead heading into the fourth quarter before Ridgewood attempted a furious comeback with 25 fourth-quarter points.

But Chicago Christian held together.

Spencer added nine rebounds, Wolterlink contributed three blocked shots and Washington chipped in with three assists and three steals.

“The Ridgewood game is probably the best game we’ve played to date,” Pittman said. “And it was a great team effort. We were moving the ball extremely well. We were holding Ridgewood one-and-done on the offensive side. We had our transition game working. We were pushing the ball up the floor nicely.

“Ridgewood scored 11 of their points extremely late on some miracle shots. I’m glad it ended when it did because I don’t know how many more they could have thrown in the way they were falling for them. One thing was certain: I didn’t want to see anymore.”

Holiday tournament pairings Some holiday tournament pairings have been released and the Hinsdale Central Tournament’s first-round matchups have been announced.

Richards has an early-morning wakeup call and will face Hope Academy at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 to kick the tournament off.

Other teams in the 16-team tournament include Stevenson, Foreman, HomewoodFlossmoor, Maine South, the hosts and Crespi, Calif.

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THE NEXT LEVEL

Slager racks up top tackling totals for a freshman; Krafcisin heading to Hall

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Grinnell College’s football team had a rough 2-8 season but had the No. 1 freshman tackler in the nation in Division III play.

And if he keeps this up, he could end up the leading tackler in the Iowa school’s history.

Ryan Slager, a first-year player from Orland Park who went to Stagg High School, racked up 134 tackles, which is the most by a freshman though Saturday’s play. He was the only freshman on the top 30 list and was second in nation behind Hanover junior Ryan Martin in overall tackles (143) and third in tackles per game (13.4) behind Martin (14.3) and Maranatha Baptist junior Ben Schulz (13.9).

The 6-foot, 200-pound linebacker had 19 tackles against Knox College, 18 against Beloit and 17

against Illinois College as his top three games of the season.

He had two tackles for losses this season and one sack. On special teams, he ran back a kickoff for seven yards.

He is on pace to beat the school career record of 433 tackle, set by Lee Ryan Slager Kraemer from 1988-91.

Slager’s 134 tackles were the Pioneers’ fifth best in one season as Brett Maloney had 161 in 2008.

St. Laurence grad ready for Hall Former St. Laurence boys basketball star Steve Krafcisin will enter the Illinois Coaches Basket-

ball Association Hall of Fame in 2016.

Krafcisin played for St. Laurence High School in the mid-1970s and was named and All-American.

He attended the University of North Carolina and played his freshman season (1976-77) for coach Dean Smith. The Tar Heels won the ACC regular season and tournament titles and advanced to the NCAA Final Four Championship game.

Krafcisin transferred to the University of Iowa.

He red-shirted the 1977-78 season, and played starting center for three seasons under head coach Lute Olson. Krafcisin led the team in rebounding and field goal percentage his junior and senior year, earning All-Big Ten recognition both years.

The 1978-79 Hawkeye squad shared the Big Ten Conference championship and in 1980, he helped lead Iowa to the semi-finals of NCAA Final Four.

He holds the unique distinction as the only player in NCAA history to play and score in two Final

Fours for two different teams.

He has been an assistant coach for several years in the college ranks and is in his 10th year as head women’s basketball coach at Des Moines Area Community College.

He was 201-83 heading into this season with the Bears.

Broyled over Sean Lewis, a former Richards football standout, was not among the five finalists for the Broyles Award, which was handed out Tuesday.

Lewis is co-offensive coordinator for Bowling Green, which beat Northern Illinois University on Friday night for the Mid-American Conference championship.

The award is given to the nation’s most outstanding assistant coach. Lewis was a nominee.

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER

Three track stars have Grand (Valley) time qualifying for NAIA nationals They are not wasting any time.

Breaking two school records and qualifying three individuals for the 2016 NAIA Indoor Track & Field National Championships held in early March, the Saint Xavier University men’s track and field team wasted no time opening its indoor season with a bang Friday night at the Grand Valley State University Holiday Open in Allendale, Mich.

Senior Rexford Wiafe (Chicago/Calumet College/Bloom) and juniors Abel Hernandez (Alsip/Shepard) and Alan Guzman (Berwyn/Morton College/ Morton East) all stood out at the season-opening meet with their national qualifying performances.

Last year, the SXU squad had just two national qualifiers over the entire indoor season, so head coach Kyle Rago was ecstatic about the hot start to this season.

“Overall, I could not be happier about last night’s performances,” said Rago. “To have three runners qualify on the first day of competition for a new season is pretty impressive. All three have worked extremely hard to put themselves in this position and I can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds for our team.”

Wiafe finished the 600 meter run in a time of 1:22.28 to finish fifth place overall and earn a NAIA B standard qualifying time. He surpassed the previous Saint Xavier record by two seconds.

Hernandez also qualified for the national meet in the 5K run (5,000 meters). Hernandez won his heat and set a school mark with a time of 15:01.25, an A standard national qualifying time.

It marks the first time in his collegiate career that he will represent SXU at the NAIA Indoor Track and Field National Championships. Guzman was right behind him in a time of 15:03.36 for a B standard qualifying time. His time also shattered the previous school record for an indoor 5K of 15:16.53.

Cougars could be No. 1 With an impressive 101-64 victory over Holy Cross College on Saturday, the No. 2 nationally-ranked St. Xavier women’s basketball team improved to 10-0 and 4-0 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference.

But it remains to be seen if the Cougars will find themselves ranked No. 1 when the new rankings are released based on No. 1 ranked Morningside suffering a stunning upset at the hands of unranked Northwestern Iowa. Rankings were released after the Reporter/ Regional deadline.

“We’ll see what happens in the poll this week,” Hallberg said Sunday.

“We’ve been in this situation before.

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Former Shepard standout Abel Hernandez came off a big cross country season and quickly qualified for the indoor track nationals.

When Union lost last season and we beat Union in head to head competition, we were still No. 2. If things go smoothly, we could be the No. 1 ranked team in the NAIA. “That would be a feather in our cap and personal goal for me since I coached Chicago State to a No. 1 ranking in 1984.”

Against Holy Cross, senior center Caitlin McMahon became the program’s all-time leader in career blocks, with 188, and recorded a double-double of 13 points and 11 rebounds to St. Xavier to the home victory.

Sophomore guard Kara Krolicki led all scorers in the game with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the floor.

Shooting 6-for-6 from the field, sophomore center Brittany Collins scored 14 points and pulled down six rebounds.

Junior forward Sarah Vozel reached double figures as well in scoring with 12 points to go along with her six rebounds, four steals and three assists.

“We’re playing like we’re a good team,” Hallberg said. “Our winning margin is 26 points a game. We’re definitely not stumbling, and we’re coming out consistent regardless who are opponent has been. We’re not taking anyone lightly.

“We’re playing at a high level. We’re a hard team to stop because we have all the right combinations -- good guard, forward and center play.”

Men’s basketball players are PUNC rockers Shooting 64 percent (21-for-33) from the field and scoring 51 points in the second half, the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team pulled away after halftime en route to a convincing 86-60 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference victory over Purdue University-North Central (Ind.) Saturday afternoon at the Shannon Center.

The Cougars (4-5 overall/3-1 CCAC) got lift off the bench from sophomore

forward Niko Cahue (Orland Park/ Moraine Valley CC/Sandburg) with a team-leading 14 points along with seven rebounds. SXU was dominant down low outscoring the Panthers, 52-22, in the paint.

Freshman point guard Jacob Strong (Koontz Lake, Ind./John Glenn) also proved to be a key reserve for the Cougars chipping in 13 points and pulling down five rebounds. Senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah), sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien./Hinsdale South) and sophomore point guard Quinn Niego (Chicago/Brother Rice) all scored 11 points to aid the winning effort.

Saint Xavier visits Trinity Christian College on at 3 p.m. Saturday in Palos Heights.

Women’s basketball still looking for first win The Trolls fell to 0-10 after two loss-

es last week.

A conference game in Joliet at the University of St. Francis, the No. 13 ranked team in the latest NAIA Coaches Poll, ended in another loss for the Trolls. Trinity hung with the Fighting Saints through the first half and held a one-point advantage, 28-27, at the half.

In the final two quarters the Trolls were out-scored 50-27 to end with a 77-55 loss.

Celina Wanta led the team with 21 points and five rebounds. Stokes ended with 12 points and Allie Paluchniak had eight points and five boards.

The Trolls faced Robert Morris University Saturday in a conference contest. Trinity was able to hang with the Eagles, who are receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll, through the first quarter, but struggled to score in the second quarter and the game got away from them. At the half the Trolls trailed by 23 and they ended in a 79-45 loss.

Men’s basketball slides The Trolls faced two nationally

Triton Junior College is hoping to have one of its best seasons in years in women’s basketball and entered it game against Moraine Vallley last Thursday with a 7-2 mark.

But Moraine Valley put an end to Triton’s four game with streak with a double-digit victory – 77-64 – in Palos Hills.

The Cyclones didn’t waste any time and jumped to a double-digit lead midway through the first quarter, keeping it that way the rest of the game. At one time the lead swelled to 22 points, but eventually settled into their 13-point win.

Erin Drynan was in foul trouble early and only played 24 minutes but still led the way with 20 points, 16 rebounds and 13 blocked shots—her third triple-double of the season and her second in a row while playing with an injury.

Michelle Borgen, the No. 4 leading scorer in the country (averaging 22.5 points per game) is making a slow build in her return post-illness and added 19 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots. Kailey Foster (Joliet West) contributed 12 points with six assists and four steals. McKayla Smith (Andrew) helped the flow in the second quarter when she scored seven points and ultimately finished with nine along with seven rebounds. Ashley Carroll contributed six points and five rebounds.

Two days prior, Moraine Valley used three strong quarters to pull out a 69-53 victory over Harper College.

The first quarter was slow as the Cyclones trailed 18-14. Slowly they got into a rhythm in the second and third quarters, outscoring Harper 39-16. At their peak, the Cyclones led by 25 points before settling for the 16-point win.

Drynan (Mother McAuley) got her second triple-double of the season, scoring 26 points (12-for-18 from the floor), corralling 19 rebounds and blocking 10 shots. After a week battling illness, Borgen (Andrew) was back in the lineup, finishing with 23 points and 16 rebounds. Ashley Carroll (Beecher) had eight rebounds in only seven minutes of action.

Men’s basketball drops two games

ranked conference teams on the road and lost two games to fall to 4-6 overall.

The Trolls faced a tough challenge in a conference game at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, the No. 4 ranked team in the NAIA Coaches’ Poll. It was a cold shooting night for the Trinity which struggled to get points on the board. The team fell behind 38-20 at the half and ended with a 70-45 loss.

Jordan Perry led the team with 15 points and seven rebounds. Myles Birgans added 12 points.

On Saturday the team challenged No. 18 Robert Morris University before falling 77-63.

Nari Garrett had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Perry led the scoring with 18 points while collecting five rebounds. Birgans was also in double digit scoring with 17 points.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports; Anthony Nasella contributed to this report.

Tie helps eliminate Trolls from NCCAA soccer nationals was able to make the connection that sent the ball into the net.

The Trolls ended their season with a 14-8-1 record.

After losing the first game of pool 3-2 to Central Christian College on Nov. 30, the Trolls came back with a 2-0 win over Trinity Lutheran College on Dec. 1.

The Trolls scored in the 10th minute.

The goal came from a direct kick situation that left the ball free in front of the goal. Elly Brummel was there to send the ball into opposite side of the net.

For the rest of the half Trinity Lutheran had more shots, but the Trolls held them without a goal.

The Trolls again struck early in the second half as nine minutes into the period, Brummel launched a shot that hit the cross bar. Charging the goal, Kayla Diemer picked up the rebound for a shot that found the back of the net.

Moraine snaps Triton’s 4-game winning streak

The Cyclones are still working out the kinks this season and lost to Harper College, 63-57.

Starting off sluggish, the Cyclones were down by 17 points at one time in the first half. Throughout the second half they picked up the pace and came within two, but couldn’t get over the hump.

Calviontae Washington (Eisenhower) finished the night with 14 points and three assists; David Gray (Oak Forest) posted 13 points and grabbed three boards while Ermias Nega (Wakefield) had 12 points, five rebounds and three assists A second-half slump got the better of the Cyclones Saturday in their quest to break a skid.

Moraine Valley started the game strong against Kankakee Community College, leading for most of the first half. It was a six-to-eight point game until the second half when the Cyclones struggled and dug themselves into a hole. But the Cyclones faltered to the 86-71 loss.

Nega and Tommy Demogerontas (Sandburg) battled foul trouble the entire game, but Nega had 14 points and four rebounds while Demogerontas scored eight and added six rebounds and two steals.

D’Angelo Robinson (Chicago Vocational Career Academy) posted his first double-double this season (10 points, 16 rebounds).

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

There is an old phrase “A tie is like kissing your sister.”

Well, a tie in Kissimmee, Fla., was a lot worse.

Trinity Christian college split its first two women’s soccer games of pool play at the NCCAA National championships and needed a victory to advance to the championship match, but tied NCAA Division II program Mississippi College 1-1 last Thursday and was eliminated.

Trinity was the first to strike, only to have Mississippi tie the score 1-1 by the half. For the remainder of regulation play and through two overtime periods neither team was able to break the deadlock and the game ended in the tie.

The final shot count for the game had Trinity with five shots and Mississippi with 22 shots.

The Trolls had just two shots in the first half and one of those ended in a goal. In the 28th minute the ball was deflected off the Mississippi goalkeeper and loose in the box. In a crowd and scramble to get the ball, Skye Bryant

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Images from the hardwood Yes, we’ve been football heavy on the photo page and basketball took a back seat. We have a few photos waiting to see the light of day since the start of the season in late November, and we present them to you now.

Maribeth Karnia of Chicago Christian moves the ball against Richards during a loss in November.

Marist’s Justin Brown slams home a basket in the District 218 Classic title game against Richards.

Richards boys coach Jevon Mamon shouts instructions to his troops against Oak Forest on Friday night.

Richards’ Chris Bender does some fancy behind-the-back moves during a break in the action Friday night against Oak Forest.

Chicago Christian and Richards players follow the flight of Takesha Powell’s 3-point shot during a game in November.

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. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JEROME MILLER, ELISA MILLER Defendants 13 CH 06586 8711 WEST VAIL DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8711 WEST VAIL DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-106-008-0000.

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

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1105427. 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. PA1105427 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 06586 TJSC#: 35-17250 I677566

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. BRODERICK III AKA DANIEL J. BRODERICK AKA DANIEL BRODERICK, JENNIFER L. BRODERICK AKA JENNIFER L. HOSTY, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 9567 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-125-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $341,145.29.

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 F14040175.

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. F14040175 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9567 TJSC#: 35-16929 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 WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FF4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF4 Plaintiff, -v.SAWSON HADDAD A/K/A SAWSON R. HADDAD, RAJAEI HADDAD A/K/A RAJAEI J. HADDAD A/K/A RAY HADDAD, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, INLAND BANK AND TRUST, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 028055 17128 POINTE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17128 POINTE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-313-003. 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 14-11-18640.

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. 14-11-18640 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 028055 TJSC#: 35-16963 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.

I677122

Public Notice Network Ref. No. 15-01394 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL W. CUNNINGHAM; CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM VII ASSOCIATION AND COLLEEN ANN KEHOE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL W. CUNNINGHAM; UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 9242 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15639 GARDEN VIEW CT., UNIT 2B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462.

P.I.N. 27-13-401-036-1017.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street,Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125.

Ref. No. 15-01394 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677334

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs.

LEONARD R. GARGAS, AN INDIVIDUAL; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 15, 1997 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 4953; COURTYARD PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTER CONDOMINIUM, INC., AN ILLINOIS NOT-FORPROFIT CORPORATION; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 14686 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15414 S. Harlem Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462.

P.I.N. 27-13-201-041-1002.

The mortgaged real estate is a commercial condominium. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Michael Beckerman of Triumph Real Estate at (630) 321-9556. 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.

For information call Mr. Robert L. Dawidiuk at The Collins Law Firm, PC, 1770 North Park Street, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 527-1595.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677443

For Sale Public Notice Network 14-13-27927 Codilis Associates, P.C. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs.

STEPHEN PLATOS, AS TRUSTEE FOR CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EVERGREEN PARK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 1-21-1994 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13551, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK, N.A., Defendants, 12 CH 19383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9105 Woodland Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457.

P.I.N. 23-03-405-019.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300.

14-13-27927 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677344

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.INDRE VIZGAITIENE A/K/A INDRE JUCYS, OAK HILLS CONDOMINIUM I ASSOCIATION, SAUGIRDAS JUCYS, WEBSTER BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 8519 13228 SOUTH WESTVIEW DRIVE UNIT 2A PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13228 SOUTH WESTVIEW DRIVE UNIT 2A, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-303-143-1011. The real estate is improved with a condominium of 4 or more units; 1.5 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 PA1503360. 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. PA1503360 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 8519 TJSC#: 35-13457 I676614

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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC Plaintiff, -v.LAWRENCE A. WROBEL, MARILYNN J. WROBEL AKA MARILYNN J ZEITZ AKA MARILYNN ZEITZ WROBEL AKA MARILYNN WROBEL AKA MARILYN ZEITZ, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 25923 9894 WEST 145TH STREET 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 October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9894 WEST 145TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-216-053-0000.

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 PA1125799. 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. PA1125799 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 25923 TJSC#: 35-14972 I677908

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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 CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8 Plaintiff, -v.NABIL ABDELRAHMAN A/K/A NABIL RAHMAN A/K/A NABIL A. ABDELRAHMAN A/K/A NABEL REHEEM A/K/A NABIL A. RAHMAN A/K/A NABIL A. ABELDELRAHMAN, SAFA ABDELRAHMAN, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 12 CH 36476 10527 SOUTH VICKY LANE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10527 SOUTH VICKY LANE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-111-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $309,438.23.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact 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 12-061480.

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. 12-061480 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 36476 TJSC#: 35-14644 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 CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. F/K/A CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ST. PAUL FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT E. SANGOSTI, SUSAN M. SANGOSTI, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 15 CH 008652 8020 BINFORD DRIVE 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 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8020 BINFORD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-415-012. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation.

No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08655.

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. 14-15-08655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008652 TJSC#: 35-13371 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.

I677053

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. 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 PA1305642.

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. PA1305642 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 9550 TJSC#: 35-14544 I676818

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.DORLITA MINTU, GOLFVIEW TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DORLITA MINTU, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 08 CH 27897 8314 WEST 95TH 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 October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8314 WEST 95TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-411-031. The real estate is improved with a two-story, single-family townhouse with tan vinyl siding and 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 PA0816837. 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. PA0816837 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 08 CH 27897 TJSC#: 35-14930 I678154

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA (FANNIE MAE), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED & Plaintiff, EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED -v.STATES OF AMERICA ROGER A SMITH, SHARON E SMITH, UNKNOWN Plaintiff, OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS -v.Defendants JAN MIETUS, LUDWIKA MIETUS, DEUVILLE 14 CH 20807 CONDOMINIUMS 9111 FOREST DRIVE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Defendants NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY 15 CH 08148 GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure 9105 SOUTH ROBERTS ROAD UNIT 1B HICKORY and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, HILLS, IL 60457 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2016, at The Judicial GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th and Sale entered in the above cause on September Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporathe highest bidder, as set forth below, the following tion, will at 10:30 AM on January 19, 2016, at The described real estate: Commonly known as 9111 FOREST DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public Property Index No. 18-34-411-032-0000. The real auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, estate is improved with a single family home with an the following described real estate: Commonly attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the known as 9105 SOUTH ROBERTS ROAD UNIT 1B, highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third 01-306-026-1002. The real estate is improved with party checks will be accepted. The balance, includa tan, brick, condominium; one car attached garage. ing the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be arose prior to the sale. paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real The subject property is subject to general real estate estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor against said real estate and is offered for sale without acquiring the residential real estate whose rights any representation as to quality or quantity of title and in and to the residential real estate arose prior to without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. the sale. The subject property is subject to general The sale is further subject to confirmation by the real estate taxes, special assessments, or special court. taxes levied against said real estate and is offered Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser for sale without any representation as to quality or will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmain \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to tion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to are admonished to check the court file to verify all the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The information. If this property is a condominium unit, property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, makes no representation as to the condition of the other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments property. Prospective bidders are admonished to and the legal fees required by The Condominium check the court file to verify all information. If this Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of this property is a condominium unit which is part of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a morta common interest community, the purchaser of the gagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee fees required by The Condominium Property Act, shall pay the assessments required by The Condo765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property Stan’s minium Property Act,Hauling 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF is a condominium unit which is part of a common Removal of all unwanted (HOMEOWNER), items.

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‘Krampus’ is naughty and just amusing enough The film “Krampus” opens to a montage of a sea of rowdy Black Friday shoppers tearing apart what amounts to a Wal-Mart, all while the Christmas classic “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” plays ironically in the background. “Krampus” is a satirized look at Christmas that’s both naughty and nice.

The film follows parents Tom (Adam Scott) and Sarah (Toni Collette), their cynical teenage daughter Beth (Stefania LaVie Owen), and their pre-teen son Max (Emjay Anthony), who fully believes in the Christmas spirit. The family must brace themselves for the arrival of Sarah’s sister, Linda (Alison Tolman), and her grotesque gun-loving family that includes a loud redneck of a husband in Howard (David Koechner) and a cranky aunt (Conchata Ferrell) no one want to see.

They also have to deal with some mean and nasty cousins who pick on Max for still believing in Santa. After the cousins read his letter to Santa out loud, a humiliated Max rips up his letter to Santa and tosses it into the wind. Now that no one has any Christmas spirit, this opens the door for a movie about Krampus.

For those in the know or for those who know how to use Google, Krampus is a figure from European folklore with origins dating back before Christianity. Basically what you need to know is that he is the evil twin of jolly Old Saint Nicholas. While Santa brings the good kids presents and candy and fun stuff, Krampus punishes the bad kids for their behavior, nasty ways, and lack of Christmas spirit.

You may dread the holidays with your family, but at least Krampus hasn’t shown up yet.

This movie is not as campy as co-writer and

director Michael Dougherty could have made it.

Dougherty plays this film as straight forward as possible. It doesn’t seem too over-the-top even though there are killer gingerbread men. Even the actors take a straight forward approach here. They could have easily played up the comedic parts to give this less of a serious tone. Somehow this movie has a serious tone even with a killer snowman and elves.

Overall “Krampus” is semi-scary and semi-funny.

It’s not as funny as you want it to be. It’s also not as scary as it tries to be, part of that is the bizarre reason to give this a more family friendly PG-13 rating. The rating is a puzzling move, in part because no sane parent would take children to see this film.

Just make it an R rated film like it was designed to be and be done with it.

This pines to be an alternative Christmas classic and maybe with changes it could be. At its current state it’s just a B movie that you’ll watch once and be ashamed to admit you actually liked. The film has just enough stuff going for it to be recommended, but did you really think I’d say anything bad about “Krampus?” I don’t want him ruining my Christmas.

Tony Pinto’s grade: B

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK Isle a la Cache Native games and living history

A Native American games workshop will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. this Saturday at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road.

Learn the history of several Native American games and toys and how to make them. Participants may choose to make one or more crafts, including a toy buzzer, a corn husk doll, a ring-and-pin game and a dice game. The program is for ages 8 to 16.

The cost is $10 per person. Registration is required; call 815-886-1467 On Sunday, a Living History Demonstration is scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. at the Isle a la Cache Museum. Watch Isle a la Cache Brigade volunteers re-enact an 18th century trading community as they portray musket shooters, cooks, seamstresses, voyageurs or craftsmen. Registration is not required for the free, all-ages program.

For more information on these programs and other Forest Preserve District offerings, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

Christmas music luncheon

Christmas music will highlight a luncheon program at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from noon to 2 p.m..

Professional pianist Matt Piet returns to The Center with a program of instrumental pieces, to some of which he will add his own voice, and some popular carols to which he’ll invite the audience to sing along. Piet first played at The Center as a young boy when his grandmother, the late Tillie May, encouraged his interest in the piano. Matt was an amazing musical prodigy as a child and teenager, and now has a master’s degree in music and plays professionally on cruise ships and at clubs and events. The Christmas luncheon costs $20 per person, and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Encore Concert Band holiday concert

The Encore Concert Band continues its 17th concert season with a Holiday Concert at 3 p.m. this Sunday at Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way in Mokena.

This free concert will feature selections such as music from the holiday favorite movies The Polar Express and Home Alone, Overture from Hansel and Gretel, Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride and many other holiday favorites. For further information about the Encore Concert Band and the complete concert schedule, visit www.encoreband.org.

Now in its 17th season, the 50-plus piece band is conducted by music director and founder Bill Schuetter, and has developed quite a loyal following in the south suburbs. Band members range in age from high school students to adults, and musicians interested in joining are encouraged to sit in with the band at a weekly rehearsal on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Mokena Junior High School in Mokena.

For information on scheduling a concert in your area or joining the band, call Rachel Ozark at 4377051, send an e-mail to info@encoreband.org, or visit their website at encoreband.org.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

Ugly Sweater Trivia Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 11, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host an Ugly Sweater Trivia Night with live music from Reverse Order.

This event will be the first live event in the newly renovated space at The Bridge Teen Center. Free food will be provided by the Great American Bagel.

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

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Drop In: Create Your Own Trail Mix - 2 to 6 p.m.

Dec. 15, high school students will get the chance to study for finals after making healthy trail mix.

Funniest YouTube Videos - 4 to 5 p.m. Dec. 15, students will share their favorite funny YouTube videos with other students while enjoying some nachos.

Open Studio: Gingerbread House Making Competition - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 15, a station will be set up for students to compete in teams to create the best gingerbread house.

Drop In: Bagel Bar - 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 16, students will enjoy free bagels and vitamin water while studying for final exams.

DIY Christmas Flower Centerpiece - 4 to 5 p.m.

Dec. 16, a program with Catherine’s Gardens to show students how to make a beautiful Christmas flower centerpiece.

Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese - 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 16, a culinary program to teach students how to make grilled cheese and tomato soup from scratch.

Drop In: Coffee & Hot Chocolate Bar - 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17, high school students will get the chance to make a coffee or hot chocolate before settling in to study.

Build A Fort - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17, middle school students will get the chance to make a fort out of blankets and chairs.

Star Wars Movie Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Dec. 18, The Bridge will celebrate the release of the new “Star Wars” movie by revisiting the old movies that started it all. Free popcorn will be provided by Costco.

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

UPCOMING Christmas Teas at The Center

Ladies’ Christmas Teas on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 17 and 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. are offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park Each tea includes a large buffet of Christmas punch, tea, cookies, cakes, tea sandwiches, and other goodies, plus an opportunity to make a bag of fragrant fresh Christmas potpourri of balsam, cinnamon, orange peel, hemlock cones, and holly berries. A heartwarming Christmas story is then read before the fire.

While many of The Center’s seven Christmas Teas are already filled, the Dec. 17 and 18 teas still have space available. Tickets must be reserved in advance and cost $30 per person. Call 361-3650.

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“ANT-MAN”: One of the more entertaining adventures to come out of the Marvel universe lately, this tale has the bounty of special effects one would expect, but also an extremely likable performance

by Paul Rudd) as a ne’er-do-well thief who unwittingly steals a suit designed by a scientist (Michael Douglas) ... which shrinks the crook down to the size of a you-know-what. He then uses it to oppose an enemy (Corey Stoll, “House of Cards”) who’s applying the technology for his own sinister purposes. Evangeline Lilly (“Lost”), Bobby Cannavale and Michael Pena also star for director Peyton Reed (“Bring It On”) and make their own marks amid the impressively fantastical visuals. DVD extra: deleted scene. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MINIONS”: The characters from the “Despicable Me” movies get their own story — and their own, very detailed history — in this entertaining, animated comedy that’s a prequel to their past appearances. Only happy when they have someone to serve, though they don’t necessarily draw the

nicest masters, they end up serving the whole world when they oppose the sinister Scarlet Overkill (voiced by Sandra Bullock) in the iconic London of the 1960s. The script is loaded with clever humor that older viewers will appreciate while youngsters simply get a kick out of the visuals. Among others in the vocal cast are Jon Hamm, Michael Keaton, Allison Janney, Steve Coogan and Geoffrey Rush.

DVD extras: deleted scene; “Jingle Bells: Minion Style” music video. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KNOCK KNOCK”: Keanu Reeves makes an effective move away from his now-typical actionhero mode in this tense thriller, as he plays a family man who comes to regret answering a knock at his door while he’s home alone.

His decision to help two apparently stranded women (Lorenza Izzo, Ana de Armas) has very big repercussions for him —and it’s only a matter of time until his loved ones return. Eli Roth (“Hostel”) directed and co-wrote the melodrama; Colleen Camp, one of the film’s producers, also is in the cast. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE X-FILES: THE COLLECTOR’S SET”: The truth may be out there, but it’s also destined to be in the homes of many fans as the Chris Carter-created series makes its long-awaited Blu-ray debut — ahead of the upcoming Fox “event series” sequel that reunites David Duchovny and

Gillian Anderson as Mulder and Scully, the FBI partners who tackle numerous supernatural pursuits.

All nine seasons of the Emmyand Golden Globe-winning show are included, and they also can be purchased separately. Expectedly, the set is packed with special features including deleted scenes and commentaries by Carter and other members of the creative team, including then-”Breaking Bad” mentor-to-be Vince Gilligan. Mitch Pileggi, Robert Patrick (now of “Scorpion”) and Annabeth Gish are among the many other notable cast members. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED”: Arguably the most flexible business suit ever put on the screen has a new wearer, as Ed Skrein succeeds Jason Statham (and, in the television-series spinoff, Chris Vance) as action-prone troubleshooter Frank Martin.

Though he’s gotten out of the business of transporting items for paying clients, he’s drawn back in when a mysterious woman (Loan Chabanol) recruits him. Soon, he’s dealing with a potential bank heist and the Russian underworld. Ray Stevenson (“Rome”), who’s seen a fair share of screen action himself, also stars as Martin’s father. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Rub two sticks together. Friction will heat things up and could cause a fire. In the upcoming week your desire for risk taking or tendency to be rebellious could rub someone the wrong way. Steer clear of heated arguments.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Accentuate the positive. Be willing to try on new tasks for size.

You could be called upon to test your skills in a completely different venue this week. Stretch your muscles literally or figuratively without overdoing it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have more sex appeal and charm than usual, but that doesn’t mean that you should push for a commitment or a promise. Use your prowess to make a favorable impression on the job or at the workplace this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The light touch is the right touch.

Don’t get too serious, make crucial promises or force someone to make a commitment. Don’t start anything of great importance this week as conditions could change in the blink of an eye.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Stick to business as usual. Giving in to whims and uncontrolled desires can land you in the doghouse.

Sticks and stones as well as words can hurt you. Don’t encourage minor spats and disagreements in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use good manners to gain a good opinion. The workplace could be filled with a sense of excitement and agitation. Don’t make spurof-the-moment purchases or significant changes in your finances in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Ignore the urge to roam and romantic

urges. Don’t go to extremes of behavior to impress a new potential lover in the week ahead. Be light hearted and optimistic about serious matters and serious about frivolous pastimes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Bide your time. Good things come to those who are patient. Minor frustrations can grow into major obstacles if you spin the roulette wheel with investments or purchases in the week to come. Wait and see.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “No strings attached” should be your motto. Play the field and take promises with a grain of salt this week. A shift in relationships could be to your distinct advantage although it may not seem that way initially.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan.

19): Too much change invites discord. You may feel your authority is challenged. Chill out and simply take it easy as the week unfolds.

Making adjustments to new situations may be time consuming and difficult.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In one door and out the other. This week can stand out as a time you met people who would have made great strangers.

Keep pushing on the revolving door to bypass connections that aren’t as nice as they seem.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You can’t pour anything from an empty container. You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. In the week ahead put your affairs in order and find ways to bolster and strengthen your health.

Chicago Tap Theatre ‘Tidings of Tap’ at MVCC

The Chicago Tap Theatre will perform “Tidings of Tap” at Moraine Valley Community College on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7:30 p.m., in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $25 for the general public, $20 for seniors and students, and $10 for children ages 12 and under.

“Tidings of Tap” is a tap dance celebration of all things wintry, including rhythmic and whimsyfilled interpretations of favorite Christmas, Chanukah and winter songs. The fun, yet sophisticated, family-friendly show features seasonal standards and lesser-known songs as well as the spectacular dancing of Chicago Tap Theatre. Children and parents especially will enjoy the last number, when children are invited on stage to dance.

Tickets to the “Tidings of Tap” show and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

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Weaving student Sue Wallenberg threads her loom for a new weaving project. Winter art registration at the Log Supplied photo Cabin Center for the Arts at The Center in Palos Park starts Tuesday. Most classes begin in January.

The village of Orland Park Winter Wonderland Ice Rink at Centennial Park is open for the season. Pictured are skaters enjoying the popular amenity last winter.

Log Cabin Center winter art Orland’s Winter Wonderland classes signup starts Tuesday ice rink open for the season The village of Orland Park Winter Wonderland Ice Rink is open for the winter season and will remain open, weather permitting, until March 7.

The outdoor ice skating rink, located in Centennial Park at 15600 West Avenue and Fun Drive, offers outdoor skating fun for the entire family.

“I think it’s wonderful to see Centennial Park used year round,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “We made the addition of the skating

rink to the park in 2003 and it has been a community favorite ever since.”

In addition to the rink, the location offers a warming house, skate rental, bonfires and familyfriendly activities.

Skaters with their own skates may use ice rink daily beginning at sunrise. Skaters wishing to rent skates can do so from the warming house for $2 per pair. Helmets are available free of charge and are required for children younger than

eight years of age. Rink closes when warming house closes.

For a full list of events at the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink as well as hours of operation, visit the village of Orland Park website at www.orlandpark.org.

For up-to-date information on rink closure, call the Recreation Department Weather Hotline at 403-6290.

— Village of Orland Park

Registration opens Tuesday, Dec. 15, for winter classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, located at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Winter classes are offered for adults in Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Pastel Painting, Basketry, Weaving, Knitting, Stoneware Pottery, Woodcarving, Quilting, Collage, Lapidary, Poetry, Stained Glass, Calligraphy, Silver Jewelry, Papercrafts and Papermaking.

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

A lighter approach to holiday food

By Wolfgang Puck

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Shaving set by Bob Rhodes among gifts made by Inlayed stool by Don Dergantz. local artists and craftsmen.

Gifts for everyone at McCord Shoppe Tis the season to support local artists! The Holiday Shoppe at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, which is open until Tuesday, Dec. 22, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (closed Sundays), has special gifts for everyone.

Shoppers will find jewelry, scarves, household items such as cheese trays, picture frames, lamps, and pillows, and of course, some beautiful decorations. All items are hand made by the fine craftsmen and women in our community.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

— McCord Gallery & Cultural Center

Clock by Leonard Vitacca at McCord’s Holiday Shoppe.

Family Pottery, Teen Pottery, and Children’s Art are also on the winter schedule. The Log Cabin Art Center offers six-week courses plus occasional oneday workshops. Classes are held in three cozy log cabins in the woods, and are known for their warm and welcoming ambience and excellent instruction.

Registration is required for classes, most of which begin in early January. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

It often puzzles me the way people who love good food go wild during the holiday season and then, just days later, try to change their personalities and habits completely and become healthy eaters the moment they have made their New Year’s resolutions.

In my life as a chef, I have gradually evolved a personal approach to cooking and eating that helps me avoid such wild swings between overeating and self-deprivation. And I’d like to share some of those principals with you as we make our way into the final weeks of the holiday season and get ready for 2016.

I believe that really delicious food doesn’t have to be unhealthy.

But healthy food doesn’t have to be boring either, as if it is some sort of punishment you are forced to eat. As a chef since the age of 14, I have long been aware that food is related to both our physical and emotional well-being. And at no time is it truer than at the holidays.

So, in my festive cooking and eating, I try to include as many dishes as possible that not only have highly satisfying flavors and textures, as well as beautiful presentations, but also are good for you. I try to go easy on fried foods, and as much as possible I opt for reduced-fat options of the rich ingredients so many people enjoy this time of year. And, knowing that we always eat with our eyes before we ever put food in our mouths, I always aim to make sure that the foods I serve are a pleasure to look at.

The following recipe for Griddled Potato Pancakes with Smoked Fish is a great example of that approach. It’s inspired by the potato pancakes that are a traditional dish for Hanukkah, which begins its eight-night celebration this year on Sunday evening. You could just as easily serve the pancakes later in the month as a holiday brunch or party buffet item, or even see in the new year by enjoying them with glasses of Champagne or other sparkling wine.

As most people know them, potato pancakes are usually thick discs that have been shallow-fried or deep-fried in oil. But, as you’ll learn from this recipe, you can still get delicious, crispy, much lighter results by cooking thinner versions of the pancakes on a nonstick griddle. I like to top mine with smoked fish and a little seasoned, low-fat sour cream. For even lower-fat results, you can even replace the whole egg with an equivalent amount of nonfat real egg product, found in cartons in the refrigerated case at your supermarket.

So, here’s to a happy and healthy holiday season!

GRIDDLED POTATO PANCAKES WITH SMOKED FISH Serves 4 • 1 pound (500 g) russet baking potatoes • 1 small yellow onion • 1 large cage-free egg, beaten • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed • Nonstick cooking spray • 1/4 cup (60 mL) low-fat sour cream • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus small sprigs of fresh dill for garnish, optional • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice • 1/2 pound (250 g) smoked salmon, sturgeon, trout or whitefish, any skin or bones removed, flesh separated into large flakes or cut into bitesize pieces Preheat the oven to its lowest setting. Put a baking dish in the oven.

Line a large bowl with a clean kitchen towel.

Using the fine holes of a box

grater/shredder, or a food processor fitted with the grating disc, grate the potatoes. Transfer the grated potato to the prepared bowl.

Grate the onion and add it to the bowl.

Twist the towel around the potato-onion mixture and squeeze out as much liquid as you can.

(Alternatively, you can pick up the mixture by handfuls and squeeze out the liquid.)

Transfer the mixture to a clean bowl. Add the egg, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir with a fork until well blended.

Heat a large nonstick griddle or skillet over medium-high heat.

Spray with nonstick cooking spray. With a metal tablespoon, carefully place spoonfuls of the potato mixture on the griddle, spacing them about 1 inch apart and pressing down on each pancake to flatten them to a thickness of no more than 1/4 inch (6 mm).

Cook the pancakes until deep golden-brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per side. If you have more potato mixture left to cook, or don’t plan to serve the pancakes right away, transfer the pancakes to a baking dish in the oven to keep warm while you cook the remainder.

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream, chopped dill and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Serve potato pancakes with sour cream mixture and pieces of smoked fish. Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill.

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