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Thursday, April 9, 2015

74rd Year, NO. 15 • 2 Sections

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

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Schussler can’t hold vs. First Orland slate backed by McLaughlin By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

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John Thomas Donovan shakes hands with voter Mary Ann Hansen, of Winners: MariJo Calacci of District 118 and Rick Nogal of District 230 pose Palos Park, on Election Day morning at the Palos Park Recreation Center at their polling place, Peace Village in Palos Park, on Election Day. polling place

Clean sweep for ‘230 United’ Palos 118, Orland 135 voters elect slates led by incumbents By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

It was a good night for incumbents in races for High School District 230’s board of education and those of feeder elementary school districts Palos 118 and Orland 135.

District 230 Voters settled things in High School District 230, re-electing Board President Rick Nogal and Vice President Patrick O’Sullivan, and electing Denis Ryan, the third member of their ticket, by a wide margin over four also-rans. O’Sullivan led with 8,426 votes, Nogal was in second at 7,180, and Denis Ryan was firmly in third with 6,631, with all 119 precincts reporting. All three ran as a “230 United” team. Bringing up the rear of the race was John Thomas Donovan with 5, 217 votes, Mary Ryan Norwell with 3,565 tallies, Frank Ryan with 3,350 votes, and Wesley Boske with 1,240. Some 13,501 voters cast ballots in the race, for a 13.15 percent turnout, according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office. Donovan ran a high-profile, aggressive campaign that challenged the status quo, charged

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the current board with lying about district finances and academic performance, as well as sweeping heroin abuse by students under the rug. The district, which includes three high schools—Stagg in Palos Hills, Sandburg in Orland Park and Andrew in Tinley Park— is one of the largest in Illinois. Nogal said Tuesday night that he sees his slate’s “insurmountable” lead as an endorsement of the current board’s fiscal integrity, commitment to academic excellence and technological advances, and ongoing fight against Senate Bill 1 and other state legislative proposals that would pull resources away from district coffers. “All three of us are humbled by the outcome,” Nogal said. “It is a ratification of our credentials, our efforts, and the consistently positive message that we put out there, even in the face of a negative campaign that was against

us. Really, this is a community victory.” Nogal said that his top priority ahead is to “hit the ground running” in the ongoing fight against Senate Bill 1, and that the District 230 board plans to host town hall meetings in the weeks ahead, as they did successfully last fall. Donovan did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday night. Shortly after polls closed at 7 p.m., he wrote on his campaign’s Facebook page that he remains “grateful for being able to participate in this process, meeting so many people and helping advance much needed dialogue about the road ahead for our schools.”

Palos District 118

A similar situation in Palos School District 118—a slate of three candidates led by two incumbents versus a challenger— saw the slate triumph by a wide margin. With all 21 precincts reporting, board Secretary MariJo Calacci and board member Nadine Antonini tied with 1,969 votes each, followed by newcomer Pamela Paris with 1,956 tallies. Challenger Michael Baker with 679 votes lost his election bid. According to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, some 2,570 voters cast ballots in the race, for a 14.13

percent turnout. “It was a good day for us, no doubt,” Antonini said late Tuesday. “I see the results as an endorsement of what we’ve done on the board. People know that District 118 is one of the best school districts in the state—children come first--and they want to keep it that way.” Antonini, like Nogal, said that beating back SB 1 is a top priority. “With the political situation being what it is in Illinois, you really have to prepare and be ready, because anything can come at you at any time,” she said, adding that she plans to once again head to Springfield to meet with key legislators and “make sure that 118’s voice is heard” on SB 1 and other proposals that may pulls resources away from the district or add new burdens to local taxpayers. She also said she plans to “stay in the faces” of local state legislators, especially those based in Chicago, which would gain resources under SB 1 in its current form. Unlike the District 230 race, the battle in District 118 was essentially positive on both sides. Baker, who did not respond to a call for comment late Tuesday, posted a conciliatory message on his campaign’s Facebook page. “While things didn’t go our way

The biggest winner in Tuesday night’s election was not even on the ballot. Candidates backed by Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin and his political organization swept to victory in school board races, as well as the heart of his turf, the Orland Park Village Board. Longtime Trustee Edward G. Schussler—a man with 17 years of service on the board and a political pedigree that includes being a former acting mayor and the descendant of two other mayors—was dislodged by McLaughlin’s First Orland Party slate. With all 50 precincts reporting, incumbents Carole Griffin Ruzich and Patricia A. Gira led with 3,387 (27.54 percent) and 3,357 votes (27.3 percent), respectively. Newcomer Michael F. Carroll grabbed the final slot, with 2,897 (23.56 percent) tallies, and Schussler was stuck at the bottom with 2,656 (21.6 percent). Some 4,882 voters cast ballots in the race, for a 10.75 percent turnout, according to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, Tuesday’s result was quite a difference for Schussler from four years ago when he was the top vote getter in the April 2011 election that saw a nine-

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Orland Park village Trustee Ed Schussler stands amid a portrait gallery of See SCHOOL RACES, Page 2 Orland’s mayors, himself included, inside Village Hall on Election Day.

Worth’s Kats unseats Corsi in Dist. 218 race By Jeff Vorva

Reporter Editor Bon appetit. With a couple of recent food controversies surfacing in District 218, the lone contested board member spot found Board President Marco Corsi knocked out by Carol Kats in District 5. Kats garnered 784 votes, or 49.25 percent of the total, which beat out Jennifer Bylut, of Palos Heights (489) and Corsi (319), according to unofficial vote tallies. Corsi has served for 15 years on the board. Bylut is a member of the Palos Heights School District 128 board.

“I am very surprised, I thought this would be a lot closer,’’ Kats said Tuesday night. “A lot of people were trying to get the word out in Chicago Ridge and Worth. I was knocking on a lot of doors. I thought Jennifer ran a great campaign as well. I think people were ready for a change. Marco was there for a lot of years and people wanted a change.” Corsi did not return a phone call Tuesday night seeking comment. The election came five days after the Chicago Tribune revealed investigation results that the district spent $10,000 since July 2010 on food for its board members,

mostly for board meetings. Corsi defended the expense to the paper by saying that on meeting nights, members are coming in from their regular jobs and putting in long hours. “Is a sandwich too much to ask?” he was quoted. “I would say no.’’ Kats, a teacher who wrapped up her duties serving as a member of Worth School District 127’s board, said the food issue may have swayed some votes. “People may not have appreciated the way Marco responded,” she said. “The attitude is that a lot of boards have that practice

and I don’t think that’s true. I can see a few pizzas once in a while. On our board, we had a few instances when we knew we were going to be running long and we had snack bags with a bottle of water.’’ Retiring Superintendent John Byrne rationalized the spending in an it’s-always-been-done-thisway vein. “My only reasoning, excuse, rationale is it’s historical,” Byrne told the Tribune. “It’s been that way all the time I’ve been here. If I ask people to stay until 10 … at some point I’m thinking they should have a hot dog.’’ Byrne told

the paper this practice has gone on for more than two decades. This recent investigation came on the heels of the district making headlines after it announced on its agenda that it was hosting a special meeting March 9 to choose a superintendent at Louie’s Chophouse in Oak Lawn. After media pressure, the board changed plans and had the meeting at the district’s administrative offices. Robert Stokas ran unopposed in District 6 and Johnny Holmes ran unopposed in District 1 and both kept their seats on the board.

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Voters elect Hastings, Murphy to Moraine Valley board seats By Jeff Vorva

Reporter Editor Will there be another member of the Hastings family in the state senate someday? That’s probably a little too soon to speculate. But after Kim Hastings, 30, unofficially won a seat on the Moraine Valley Community College Tuesday night, the sky could be the limit. Remember that her brother, State Senator Michael Hastings’ previous job in politics was as a trustee on the District 230 board so the jump from a local school board

to a prestigious spot in Springfield isn’t all that steep for some members of the Orland Hills family. “I give those that seek public service a lot of credit, especially those in the family who see the ups and downs first hand,” Michael wrote on his Facebook page. “I am sure that Kim will do a great job, heck she is better looking and smarter!” With 282 of the 286 precincts reporting, Hastings had 15,169 votes and earned one of the two six-year spots on the board. Michael Murphy of Evergreen Park grabbed the other spot with 14,081.

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tonight, we’ve enjoyed talking with members of the community over the past several weeks about important challenges and opportunities facing our district,” Baker wrote. “We congratulate the winners…and wish them all the best in their service to our community as members of the board.”

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As was the case in District 230, the race in Orland School District 135 was, among other things, a victory for Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin’s

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Continued from Page 1 way race for three slots. In that election he ran on the same ticket with Gira and Ruzich under the Orland Park United banner backed by McLaughlin. McLaughlin made his slate months ago and left Schussler off, claiming that Schussler had earlier said he had no plans to run for re-election in 2015. Schussler has said he has no recollection of saying that. Beyond their political differences, not much separated the optimistic views of the four candidates, which may have helped explain Schussler’s loss. Another explanation is the simple disadvantage of flying solo versus in a squadron. “When you run with a slate, you have certain advantages,” Schussler said Tuesday night. “You have that many more people putting your campaign signs out there, you have that many more people

Both apparent winners are structural engineers. Incumbent Tom Cunningham finished third with 12,768, followed by William Christian (7,590) and James Talbot (4,569). Murphy is a Moraine Valley graduate who went on to graduate from the University of Illinois. He has been a STEM guest lecturer at the school and is co-chair of the Maureen Murphy/Jolene Churak Service and Leadership Scholarship. Out of 10 junior college districts in Cook County that held elections, Moraine had the most votes cast with 34,300.

political machine. All candidates he backed won. Board incumbent Tina Zekich, a holdover from the previous board majority, lost her bid for re-election. While the race was technically non-partisan, a slate led by President Joseph La Margo, member Gregory Okon and newcomer Angie Sexton swept to victory. With all 43 precincts reporting, Sexton led with 3,252 votes, Okon was in second with 2,953 tallies, and La Margo made the cut with 2,888 votes. Bringing up the rear was Zekich with 2,036 votes. According to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, some 4,599 voters cast ballots in the race, for an 11.89 percent turnout. “It’s a ‘W,’ and that’s what counts,” La Margo said Tuesday night. He congratulated Zekich for her “fine job serving on the board” but added that the two “didn’t agree on certain fundamental things,” although he did not elaborate. Zekich portrayed herself to voters as an independent voice on the school board which would be lost if La Margo’s candidate, Sexton were elected. La Margo addressed the issue Tuesday night. He agreed that the new board will consist entirely of his political allies, but insisted there will be a healthy diversity of thought on the board. “We don’t and won’t agree on everything, and that’s good,” he said. “But at the end of the day, we will make a unified decision on important matters.” La Margo said the board plans to move ahead with ongoing initiatives like implementation of all-day kindergarten across the district and fighting SB 1 and its threatened loss of resources. Zekich did not respond to a request for comment Tuesday night.

knocking on doors and getting your name out. When you’re on your own, you have yourself, your family and friends.” Schussler said he was proud that he ran a positive campaign and grateful that his opponents did, as well. It has been a trying campaign season as he has been struggling with his wife’s health issues from the ill effects of surgery since last December. With his departure, the board will lose what some agree is a solid advocate for Orland Park’s business community, as well as a champion of public works and infrastructure upgrades. A director of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce, Schussler said he is uncertain if he will continue in his role as a bridge between the Chamber and the Village Board. “I’m not quite sure what’s going to happen,” Schussler said of his future involvement, noting that he is active in the Orland Park Kiwanis Club. “One thing I know, I won’t be bored.”

Carroll said he is eager to get started in his new position next month. “This was exciting, a very close race,” he said. “I’m proud that we ran a clean campaign, a positive effort with a good team. We met a lot of good people and touched people individually.” He acknowledged the power of McLaughlin’s endorsement and said that every candidate on the mayor’s palm card this year, as well as in 2013, won. As a former police officer, Carroll said he would be interested in serving on the board’s Public Safety Committee, a committee already chaired by Trustee Daniel Calandriello. “Really, though, the mayor makes those decisions on committee assignments, and I’ll gladly serve where I can do the most good,” he said. Calandriello chalked up 3,913 votes Tuesday running unopposed on the ballot for a two-year unexpired term, also as part of the McLaughlin-backed First Orland Party slate.

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Bella the donkey gets an adjustment to her Easter bonnet last Saturday before she greets hundreds of boys and girls, as well as their parents and grandparents, at the 31st annual Easter Egg Roundup at the Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Malena Ledbetter, 5, of Indianapolis, visiting relatives in the Palos area, giggles as she is nuzzled by Baby, a pregnant goat.

Unseasonably windy weather made coloring Easter eggs a risky business, but a number of children dipped their eggs in dyes of different hues nonetheless.

Palos Heights Kiwanis Club stalwarts arrived early last Saturday to flip pancakes, scramble eggs, grill link sausages and serve wave after wave of hungry men, women and children. The Center is one of several local not-for-profits assisted by the Kiwanis.

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Key to victory landslide in Heights 1st Ward race By Jack Murray

Regional News editor Palos Heights 1st Ward Alderman Jeffrey Key easily won re-election to a second term on the City Council Tuesday. Key defeated challenger Willam R. Moran, who ran a low-key, almost nonexistent campaign, with 339 votes to 129 for Moran, or 72.44 percent to Moran’s 27.56 percent, according to unofficial vote tallies reported by the Cook County Clerk’s office. Turnout in the race was a mere 14.68 percent across the three precincts that make up the 1st Ward’s electorate. Key was the sole incumbent alderman in each of Palos Heights’ four wards to face a challenger on the April 7 Consolidated election ballot. Against challenger Moran, Key widened the margin of victory that he obtained from 1st Ward voters four years ago when he was first elected to the City Council by unseating incumbent alderman Jean Gnap. Against Gnap, Key garnered 476 votes, or 56 percent, to Gnap’s 374 votes. Just as in this election, the only contested race for a Palos Heights City Council seat in that April, 2011 election was the 1st Ward match-up. Key beat Gnap, a popular 10-year incumbent with a long list of community achievements who owned the now-closed Best Sellers bookstore. As was again the case on Tuesday’s ballot, Aldermen Bob Basso (2nd Ward), Alan Fulkerson (3rd Ward) and Michael McGrogan (4th Ward) each ran unopposed four years ago. Key thanked the voters when reached for comment on election night. “I won because I worked hard the last four years and the people of the 1st Ward know that I did,” he said. “I represented them well and will keep on doing that.” Where was Moran’s campaign? “I have no idea,” Key answered. “I mean seriously, I was at the Rec. Center three hours this morning,” greeting voters headed to the polls “and never saw him,” Key said. Two of the three 1st Ward precincts’ polling places are at the Rec. Center, the third at Shepard High School. “I’m shocked he didn’t take advantage of getting interviewed by The Regional” before Tuesday’s balloting, Key said of Moran, who was also unreachable

for comment on election night. Key’s best precincts four years ago were in the new Westgate Key Valley Estates condo and townhouse developments. Again he ran strong there “because of all the condo associations; they are the ones that got me elected last time,” he said. But this time he won big in all three precincts. From the start, Key had voters’ support in his bid for re-election. “Lots of phone calls and emails from people who I didn’t know until this election — one man from what they call “Old Westgate” called me, left a message and offered to stand at the polls all day.” He was an older man, so the alderman graciously declined to have him do such arduous duty on his behalf. Key did have some supporters cover the polling place at Shepard while he worked the Rec. Center on Election Day. Key sees the Rec. Center referendum, which passed overwhelmingly last November, as a bellwether for his victory Tuesday. “The referendum helped me because I supported it and the people that were part of the political action committee they were supporters of mine because I showed support for that Rec. Center.” The city will begin in August to seek bids for various aspects of construction to rebuild the center, Key said. A construction management firm hired by the city will oversee the project. Chairman of the council’s Parks and Recreation Committee, Key intends to remain in the post. He also serves as a member of the Public Safety, Roads and Construction and Planning an d Zoning committees. Key especially enjoys serving also as the City Council’s designated member of the Business Economic Development Committee, chaired by Bob Grossart. That places him also as the council’s liaison to the Beautification Committee and the popular community events it supports, such as the Classic Car Event, Farmers Market and First Midwest Bank Half Marathon. Former 3rd Ward Alderman Jeff Prestinario recommended Key succeed him in that the spot working with community volunteers and organizations on the city’s signature events. Key also noted that Lake Katherine reports to the council parks panel. All of that together makes him a very visible — and busy — alderman.

Orland honors Brad O’Halloran 20-year legacy on Village Board By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

Twenty months after he abruptly ended his 20year tenure on the Orland Park Village Board, Brad O’Halloran returned to Village Hall Monday night to receive a warm welcome and the thanks of Mayor Daniel McLaughlin and fellow trustees. McLaughlin calculated that since 1993, O’Halloran attended “480 board meetings, 80 budget meetings, about 20 special meetings, hundreds of groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings, and some controversial issues we handled in those 20 years, but at the end of the day, we made Orland Park a better place, and a lot of that was because of Brad’s efforts and the time he spent.” The mayor explained the delayed pat on the back by saying that “schedules and different reasons” made an earlier appearance impossible. McLaughlin then proclaimed April 6 as Brad O’Halloran Day in Orland Park and presented the former trustee with a watch as a gift of gratitude. “Boy, this makes me really old,” O’Halloran laughed as he accepted the gift. In August, 2013, O’Halloran resigned his post as chairman of the board of Metra, in what he then described as “a media and political frenzy” over the separation agreement given to former CEO Alex Clifford, who left the agency two months before O’Halloran did. At the time, O’Halloran said he resigned because he was thinking of “what’s best for Metra, not what’s best for Brad O’Halloran.” He resigned at the same time from the Orland Park Village Board, saying that his situation made it impossible for him to give village affairs the “undivided attention” they deserve. Appointed to the seat O’Halloran vacated, Trustee Dan Calandriello ran unopposed for the unexpired two-year term in Tuesday’s election. Today, O’Halloran serves as executive director of investor relations for the Rosemont-based Brennan Investment Group, a real-estate investment firm. A handful of O’Halloran’s family members, friends and political allies were in the audience Monday night to offer support, including Cook Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman. Trustee Kathleen Fenton, a colleague and friend of O’Halloran, stood next to the mayor as she echoed McLaughlin’s praise with moist eyes and a hug for the former trustee. O’Halloran offered “a big thank you to my family. As anyone in public service knows, the time you put into doing the job is time you’re not spending with your family” and he praised his family members by name for their patience and understanding. “Wow, Dan, where does the time go?” he asked, turning towards McLaughlin as he reflected on their two decades as colleagues. “It doesn’t seem that long ago that you were running for your first term as mayor and I was running for my first anything, as trustee.” While the question was rhetorical, McLaughlin— never one to miss a cue for a bon mot—observed, “I had black hair, you had some,” as the audience

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Former Trustee Brad O’Halloran (left) accepts a proclamation from Mayor Daniel McLaughlin, as Trustee Kathleen Fenton (right) and other colleagues applaud.

burst into laughter at the silver-haired McLaughlin’s gentle poke. “No wonder we played off each other so well,” laughed O’Halloran as he touched his balding pate. The former public servant recalled village improvements that he had a hand in over the years, including “complete park renovations, bike paths, the skate park, the ice rink, the Sportsplex, the police station, the library, the cultural center, a concert venue, a train station, and that’s just to name a few of the ones I came up with.” He also recalled ongoing challenges, such as stormwater management, infrastructure improvements, and economic development, “and of course, roads, roads, roads. “It’s hard to believe that when I first started as a trustee, the number one issue was the widening of La Grange Road,” he continued, as some audience member chuckled and groaned. “Now, over 20 years later—it’s the widening of La Grange Road.” O’Halloran pointed with pride to the fact that village budgets were consistently balanced during his time in government, and that in a number of years rebates were offered to taxpayers. He specifically praised village staff for their expertise and dedication. “So much of what they do, day in and day out, goes unnoticed,” he added, turning his eyes to the three news reporters in the audience, “because there are no problems.” He ended by quoting Winston Churchill: “we make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give,” and said that he hopes that what he gave in public service “helped make Orland Park a better place.”

O’Halloran’s family and friends smile moments after they have him a warm round of applause Monday night at Village Hall.

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The picture of athletic confidence, Palos Heights resident Brad “B-Rad” Ramirez wears medals and ribbons he won at past races and mugs for the camera with SWSRA Executive Director Lori Chesna last week at his home, mere blocks from the Walk, Run or Roll starting line near City Hall.

Walk, Run or Roll racers ready to rock at Big Race By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

Brad Ramirez has no special plans to train for the Walk, Run or Roll race in four weeks, other than a few sit-ups and pull-ups. After all, bicycling the mile or so to and from his part-time job as a bagger at the Jewel-Osco in Palos Heights, as well as shagging shopping carts in the parking lot, keeps his size-17 feet moving. Besides, the half-mile race is for fun, said Ramirez, 29, of Palos Heights. “There’s not really any competitiveness,” he said. “It’s just fun. Even if you don’t make it to the finish line, it’s great to hear people cheering when they call your name.” Ramirez—or B-Rad, as he is known to his friends—is one of dozens of athletes with disabilities, physical or developmental, planning to participate in the race, which is part of the First Midwest Bank Half Marathon, set for Sunday, May 3, on a course that starts and ends at Palos Heights City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. He has participated since the race started in 2009. B-Rad is a longtime client—since age 5—of South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), an Alsip-based not-for-profit that provides recreation programming, leisure activities and services year-round for children and adults with disabilities. “That ‘s what’s so cool about the First Midwest Bank Half Marathon,” said SWSRA Executive Director Lori Chesna. “When [Half Marathon founders and directors] Mel Diab and Jeff Prestinario asked SWSRA to actually put this race on, I thought it was just so awesome. “For two community leaders to come to us and say, ‘We want our race to be all-inclusive’ was something that I was taken aback by,” Chesna added. “[Organizations representing people with disabilities] tend to have to go and knock on doors and ask, ‘Hey, can we

be included in your event?’ Really, I was so touched by what Mel and Jeff did. It meant a lot to us, and it says a lot about them.” SWSRA is also a designated beneficiary of a portion of the funds raised by the half marathon. The American Cancer Society is the other. Chesna said that Walk, Run or Roll participants— athletes and volunteers alike—get “an adrenaline rush” from the event, and she encouraged everyone to visit swsra.com online to learn more about the race, including registration information for athletes with disabilities (as young as age 8), as well as those who may be interested in volunteering. SWSRA will benefit from a portion of the funds raised by the half marathon.

Big race update First Midwest Bank Half Marathon registration numbers are climbing daily and appear to be on pace to exceed last year’s totals, when more than 1,000 runners competed in the 13.1-mile race and more than 200 participated in the event’s 10K race. As many as 1,600 runners are expected to participate this year, organizers said. The big race starts at 7:30 a.m., with the 10K and Walk, Run or Roll starting minutes after that. Volunteers are still needed to help staff the race. Currently, 41 are signed up, but 200 are needed to perform a range of tasks, such as staffing water stations, refreshment booths, gear check tables and more. Opportunities start as early as 5:30 a.m. on race day and run until 1 p.m. Those interested in volunteering are encouraged to visit firstmidwesthalfmarathon.com for details or stop by the Rec Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights, for a volunteer application. Forms are due by Wednesday. “Without great volunteers, we could not have a successful race,” Diab said. “They are very important, just as our sponsors and other partners are.”

4 Thursday, April 9, 2015

VIEW FROM TRINITY

Joys of Spring get us moving more outdoors

I am pretty sure that spring, which is one of my favorite times of the year, has arrived. Although Interim President • Trinity Christian College snow and cold have persisted into late March, most days are again sunny and warm. I see that the colorful crocuses and other plants are pushing through the ground and trees are about to bud. On a college campus it means that students once again spend more time outside – throwing a disc, lounging on the grass, or sitting on one of the picnic tables to chat. I’ve seen the typical spring resurgence of students who take a walk through the neighborhood or restart their jogging routine as the warmer weather and longer daylight hours foster outdoor activity. A student from southern California who spent his first winter in Palos Heights remarked on the changing seasons, noting that winter was more than a few weeks longer than he expected. His first experience with snow included purchasing warmer clothes, sledding, building a snowman, and even shoveling – and now he rejoices with the warmer weather. OPUS, a spring celebration of student scholarship, is an annual event held about the third week in April. The highlight of the OPUS afternoon and evening includes students presenting their research to classmates, professors, and staff members as we celebrate the academic gifts God has given our students. Students will read papers, demonstrate projects, compete for prizes in art, music, writing, and oral interpretation—and much more. We will rent a big tent – an area to listen to music, participate in drawings and prizes, and gather to chat. Year after year students look forward to sharing what they have learned and alumni often tell of their OPUS stories. The invitation to spend more time outside means there is much to enjoy. From raking the leftover leaves from the fall to pruning trees or planting flowers, the tasks also allow time to talk with neighbors we might not have seen often during the winter months. Additionally, spring sports are well underway. Trinity baseball, softball, and men’s golf teams have already held competitions, with the promise of exciting seasons. Although the cold and late snowfalls prevented early practice sessions, athletes were eager to take the field or get on the golf course. Their enthusiasm to be active and outside spreads and encourages classmates to experience the beauty of outdoor activities. May you, with friends and family, enjoy the season of renewal.

DR. LIZ RUDENGA

— Liz Rudenga, Ph.D., is the interim president of Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights.

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Why not block the cheating rooftop owners? Even though I am a South Sider, I have been a Cubs fan all my life, since the very first day I realized girls my age loved the “Cubbies” and Wrigley Field was a great place to exploit for a first date back in high school. (Yes, high school. I was a late bloomer in getting my heart savaged by the opposite sex.) Still, I came to love the Cubs. Wrigley Field was always so much more fun, tightly packed in a gentrified neighborhood with lots to do before and after the game. And, the neighborhood was always safe, something I can’t honestly say about the White Sox ball park. It doesn’t matter to me that the Cubs haven’t won a World Series in 108 years. I honestly love the game. I love the atmosphere. I love the food. I love the neighborhood. Maybe I don’t love the carefree “we don’t care where we urinate” fans. And most of all, I still love how women love the Cubs. (Maybe the Cubs should market a men’s cologne or something?) I can accept the fact that the Cubs always fall short. But I can’t accept the demands by the owners of buildings adjacent to Wrigley Field who claim they have a right to profit off of the backs of the Cubs baseball team. The building owners have renovated their rooftops so they can charge exorbitant entrance fees, and sell high-priced food and booze to

RAY HANANIA the public, so the public can enjoy the Cubs games from across the street. What right does a building owner have to sell the baseball team’s performance to their rooftop customers? That’s cheating. Now that Wrigley Field is renovating, they also want to erect a larger scoreboard. And why not? The building owners argue the new scoreboard will block their view from their rooftops into Wrigley Field during the games. I am sure Wrigley Field is as much as hassle to the Wrigleyville neighborhood as it is an economic boon. The businesses in the neighborhood profit enormously from the team, even if they haven’t won a World Series in more than a century. The Cubs are a $1.8 billion franchise, the nation’s 5th most valuable baseball team, according to Forbes Magazine. I know homeowners and even local churches and organizations profit, too, from the games selling

parking spaces because I have laid out the $40 for the parking privilege to be near the park. I have even shopped at the stores after the games. I also know that having a bustling, busy baseball park smack in the heart of the neighborhood has its problems. But most of those problems come from the drunks who fill the local bars that surround the ballpark. In truth, Wrigley Field was there before much of the residential development, built in 1914. The Cubs are the oldest sports franchise located in the same city in the country. They set a record when they played in the World Series three consecutive seasons, beginning in 1906, winning in 1907 and 1908. A century of losses doesn’t change that record. Tell the rooftop owners to find someone else to bully and exploit. Build out that stadium, Mr. Ricketts. Make it a better park. Do whatever needs to be done to create an enjoyable atmosphere for the park attendees, not your greedy next-door neighbors. Let’s Go Cubbies! Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and President/CEO of Urban Strategies Group media consulting. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

It’s been fun, but I have to say Audi-os Audi 5000. The name of the 1980s luxury car morphed into a slang phrase to describe leaving a particular place after the car was plagued with a problem characterized by unintended acceleration. Drivers complained that the car would lurch forward while their foot was on the brake. It turned out that the accelerator and brake pedals were unusually close together. But the slang stuck. “This party is boring. I’m Audi 5000.” You don’t hear the term much anymore. Today, people “bounce” when they depart. Times change and so does the lingo. But I’m writing this column—one of my favorite tasks each week—to tell you that I am Audi 5000. About 18 months after joining the Reporter, I’ve decided to take another position in the publishing industry. This is my last issue. I have no doubt I’ll miss the work because nothing is quite like community journalism. Want proof? I’ve come back to it twice after my full-time first stint in the late 1980s and early 1990s. I’ve also free-lanced for local newspapers throughout much of my career, and I’m likely to do it again. Don’t be surprised if you see my byline in this newspaper now and again—I figure to be available to pinch hit here and there if needed. And, my agent and editor Jeff Vorva are negotiating a deal to keep the B-Side going in some form or fashion. So look for more of my thoughts and musings in this publication down the road. I thought I’d use this column to thank or recognize several folks who made the job easier and more fun. Many of them I’ve known long before I started at the Reporter in August 2013, but I wasn’t lucky enough to have a column at other points in my career. So, since I mentioned Vorva first, why not start with him. I’m a better writer and reporter because him. I say that about few other people in this business. Jeff had an influence not only on me but on the paper as well. We started at the Reporter at about the same time, and I’m proud of our body of work. Many people have told me how much they enjoy the paper’s new look. For that you can thank Jeff. He’s a great headline writer and a pretty creative dude as well. Oh yeah, he has some pretty good photography skills to boot. Jeff knows how to sell a story, grab your attention. He works his tail off and would lean on me when I slacked off or procrastinated a bit on a story—I tend to do that sometimes. Then again, he trusted me to do my thing, work my beats, go to my sources for the latest

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news. That’s what good editors do. I’ll miss the jukebox game that Jeff and I perfected. The game is rather simple. If anyone in the office said something that included words that are included in the title or lyrics of a song, we sang the first part of the song. Annoying to some, but we loved it. I’ll miss it. Finally, Jeff has countless good stories to tell, many from his years as the Cubs beat reporter. He loved telling them and I loved listening. I’ll also miss Tim Hadac, the reporter for the Regional, our sister publication. Tim has a wonderfully dry sense of humor and is a great writer. He could arrive at an event that was cancelled and still come away with a solid story. Tim’s a city guy and has a great knowledge of parishes and politics. I learned a lot from him. There are countless people I’ve met on my beats that I’d like to thank and I know I won’t remember everyone. But I’ll take my best shot. First off, let me say thanks to the village clerks I counted on for all sorts of information. Jane Quinlan in Oak Lawn, Cathy Aparo in Evergreen Park, D’Lorah Catizone in Hickory Hills, George Scyleyer in Chicago Ridge and Worth’s Bonnie Price. Rarely did I need a quick piece of information that these folks could not deliver. Clerks do the heavy lifting their communities and deserve all the praise they receive. Of course, what’s a reporter without the mayors and trustees—often the key sources for stories. Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton and I go back three decades—to my college days when I was doing any newspaper writing I could to build a portfolio. He was always available, great for a quote and is a genuine, likeable guy. Mayor Chuck Tokar in Chicago Ridge is one my favorites guys in the six towns we cover. He’s got a great sense of humor, put up with all my sarcasm and is the only mayor who ever called me out for a mistake in the middle of a board meeting. He was serious, but he wasn’t genuinely mad. Chicago Ridge meetings aren’t especially formal. When I responded to the mayor, I made some semi-sarcastic remark, and I don’t recall being gaveled out of order. That would not happen in some other communities. As long as I’m talking about Chicago Ridge, the trustees are a great group of people. Somewhere along the way, Trustee Bruce Quintos took to calling me “Uncle Bob.” I don’t know why. But I’ll miss the relationship we had. Quintos once sent me a photo of his motorcycle club cut. He was impressed I knew it was call a cut and not a vest. But I watch “Sons of Anarchy” so I

BOB RAKOW know my biker stuff. I did not get off the to best start with Worth Mayor Mary Werner, and I regret that. Over the years, I’ve covered countless meetings and hearings that featured angry residents or parents complaining about one thing or another. But nothing topped the raw emotion and rage that was unleashed when the family and friends of Brittany Wawrzyniak attended a Worth village board meeting in April 2014. Werner held her own during that meeting, but it couldn’t have been easy. I wrote columns during that time that sympathized with the family. I’m proud of my work, but maybe I didn’t do all I could to get the village’s side of the story. Still, I appreciated getting to know Brittany’s family and telling the story of their loss and the fight to find out what truly happened to their daughter. The stories were some of the most important I’ve written in my career. Werner, I’ve come to realize, is a good mayor with a great passion for her town. While I’m focused on Worth, it’s time to give my Sharp Dressed Man Award to Trustee Tedd Muersch. I covered Palos Hills city council meeting years ago for the Daily Southtown. A lot has changed since then, but there are a few constants. Among them: Mayor Gerald Bennett, Trustees Pauline Stratton and Marty Kleefisch and Bennett’s secretary Marge Hodek. Seems like these folks have around forever. Hodek is one of those people any reporter should get to know. She knows a lot and is a funny, sardonic, opinioned, extremely honest woman who always made me laugh. I’ve been going to village board meetings in Oak Lawn—my hometown— since I was in journalism school. It’s never boring nor are they players, most who were happy to answer my phone calls and questions. There are plenty of other readers and residents I’ve gotten to know during my time who aren’t mentioned here. But I enjoyed chatting, getting to know you (queue the aforementioned jukebox game) working with you on a story. You folks are the backbone of your towns, a big part of what makes community journalism interesting. Thanks to everyone, it’s been fun.

What makes you grateful about our military veterans?

Rose Zubik Palos Heights

Patricia Bailey Palos Park

Gina Trebiani New York City

Lynne Wojcik Orland Park

Pam Barnett Burbank

I am grateful to the men and women of the Armed Forces for their service, so that I may live in freedom.

I am grateful that they are securing all my freedoms so that I can enjoy living in the United States. What is ironic is that they give up their lives so that we can have so much, and they don’t get back what we’ve gotten.

I am really grateful that they are fighting for our freedoms. They are taking this time away from their families and loved ones to fight for us. They risk their lives every day.

They put their lives on the line everyday for our freedom. This is so significant to me because my son is a veteran, as is my brother.

They sacrifice their entire lives, and don’t think twice about it, for our freedom.

• Asked on Saturday at Pack Leader Academy in Palos Heights. Photos by Joan Hadac.

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Thursday, April 9, 2015

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Man allegedly knifes vehicle during dispute Palos Park police charged Evan N. Bountinas, 20, of Orland Park, with felony criminal damage to property after he allegedly used a hunting knife with an 8-inch blade to slash and damage another man’s vehicle during an argument. Police responding to a 911 call about the incident said they found Bountinas sitting in his car, which was parked in the 8000 block of West 125th Street, at 4:16 p.m. March 26. There was blood on his hands and arms, and he initially claimed that he had just had a wart removed, according to the police report. Bond was set at $10,000, and Bountinas is due in court in Bridgeview on Wednesday.

Charged with aggravated speeding Tara S. Harrington, 21, of Lemont, was charged with aggravated speeding after her car was pulled over by police in the 8900 block of West 123rd Street at 9:21 p.m. March 22. Her car was spotted traveling at 64 mph, 29 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. Bond was set at $1,500, and Harrington was given a court date of April 22 in Bridgeview.

Charged with driving while license suspended

Charged with suspended registration

Police charged Edward Harding, 67, of Chicago, with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with only Photo by Tim Hadac one working tail light after they stopped his car in Palos Heights Woman’s Club member Lynne Wojcik presents a check to PAWWS goodwill ambassador Harold Koal, the 8600 block of West 123rd Street at 10:49 p.m. as club President Rose Zubik (left) and PAWWS founder and President Pam Barnett share the light-hearted moment.

Heights Women aid PAWWS mission to help war veterans By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

A Palos Heights organization that trains service dogs to help heal the psychological wounds of military veterans expressed gratitude last Saturday as it received assistance from the Palos Heights Woman’s Club. “We are grateful for the support we receive from individuals and organizations, large and small, from right here in Palos Heights and across the region,” said Pam Barnett, founder and president of PAWWS (Paws Assisting Wounded WarriorS). “The Palos Heights Woman’s Club has been a consistent friend of PAWWS, and their help makes our work possible.” Club members presented a $100 check to Barnett and were greeted by Harold Koal, a 3-year-old English Labrador, at PAWWS headquarters, 12332 S. Harlem Ave. in the Pack Leader Academy dog care facility and behavior center.

“PAWWS is a community organization,” said club Finance Chairman Bev Bronowski. “They’re doing a wonderful job trying to help wounded warriors, wounded veterans. What can be a better organization to give funds to?” Launched several years ago and formally incorporated as a notfor-profit in 2013, PAWWS aims to acquire dogs and train them as service dogs to be paired with veterans in need, particularly men and women with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or traumatic brain injuries, at no cost to veterans, including the cost of food and veterinary care. Like most service animals, PAWWS dogs are trained to handle an array of duties. The dogs are obedience-trained and house-trained, as well as trained to do house tasks. The majority of the tasks are the same from dog to dog, Barnett added, such as picking up stuff, reminding them to take their medication,

waking them up when they have a nightmare, leading them outside of a building when they have a panic attack, alerting them when someone is approaching from behind, clearing a home when a veteran comes home (to re-assure the veteran that no intruders are in the home). The Palos Heights Woman’s Club, founded in 1938, has a long history of fundraising and charitable giving, according to President Rose Zubik. The group’s website, phwc.wordpress.com, shows a list of more than two dozen organizations that have benefitted from their generosity in recent years. “All the funds we raise go right back into the community,” Zubik added. “We currently have 144 members and always welcome more. In fact, we have a ‘welcome’ event coming up in June that we will be promoting in the weeks ahead. We hope to see a lot of new faces there.”

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Man charged with battery during pedicure Orland Park police charged Ban Nguyen, 61, of Orland Park, with battery after he allegedly made unwanted advances to a 22-year-old woman during a pedicure Feb. 14 at the Anna Belle Nail Salon, 11313 W. 143rd St. The woman, who did not report the incident to police until March 2 because she said she felt ashamed and embarrassed, claimed that Nguyen took her to a chair near the rear of the shop and then started applying lotion to her shins and calves, according to the police report. When his hands allegedly moved under her rolled-up pants and started touching her upper thighs, she said she protested, handed a bottle of nail polish to Nguyen and demanded that he finish the pedicure, police said. He also allegedly touched her shirt near her breast and caressed her hand, she told police, who arrested Nguyen at the shop at 10:25 a.m. March 9. Bond was set at $1,500, and the police report gave no indication of a court date.

Woman allegedly leaves child in car at store

Police charged Kimberly G. Nash, 37, of Chicago Heights, with child endangerment after she allegedly left her 2-year-old son in an unlocked vehicle outside the Discovery Clothing Company store at 15645 S. La Grange Road at 12:35 p.m. March 26. Police responding to a 911 call said they found the child asleep and sitting in a child-safety seat that was not fastened to the vehicle’s seat. Nash told police she was only in the store for five minutes, but a store clerk said that Nash was in the establishment at least 20 minutes, according to the police report. She also was charged with driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance. Nash was given a court date of April 22 in Bridgeview.

left two of her daughters, ages 6 years and 11 months, in her vehicle parked at Orland Square Mall on March 7. Police responding to a 911 call at 5:39 p.m. asked the 6-year-old to open vehicle door, which she did, they said. Crying, the girl told police that her mother, brother and other sister were in a store, according to the police report. Police said they obtained Robinson’s cell phone number from the girl and then called Robinson three times. Each time, no one answered, they added. Robinson came out of a department store at 6 p.m., after police had her paged by store staff, according to the police report. She is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 22.

Home burglary A 53-year-old woman told police that her home in the 10800 block of West Anthony Drive was burglarized between 9:50 and 11:31 a.m. March 23. She said that when she arrived home from running errands, she noticed that the front door had been forced open and the master bedroom ransacked. Police declined to say exactly what was reported stolen, redacting the information in the police report summary distributed to the press.

Police charged Mary K. Galis, 27, of Palos Hills, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and no proof of insurance as they investigated a two-vehicle crash near 131st Street and Southwest Highway at 7:25 p.m. March 15. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Galis was scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on March 30. Samantha R. Kazmierski, 23, of Mokena, was charged with DUI, disobeying a traffic light, and operating a motor vehicle with no front license plate after police curbed her car in the 14200 block of South Southwest Highway at 1:51 a.m. March 18. Her vehicle was towed and impounded, and Kazmierski is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday. Police charged William M. Toomey, 54, of Palos Heights, with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage, and no proof of insurance after they stopped his car in the 14700 block of South La Grange Road at 2:41 a.m. March 13. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Toomey was due in court in Bridgeview yesterday.

April 1. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Harding is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 22. Andrew M. McLaughlin, 19, of Mokena, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as improper use of registration, after police curbed his SUV in the 12300 block of South Wolf Road at 10:45 a.m. March 20. The license plate affixed to the SUV was registered to another vehicle, police said. The SUV was towed and impounded, and McLaughlin was given a court date of April 22 in Bridgeview. Police charged Nanisreal R. Graham, 36, of Chicago, with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with an obstructed windshield after they stopped his van in the 12700 block of South Southwest Highway at 12:19 p.m. March 21. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Graham is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 22. Angelia Carter, 30 of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as improper lane usage, after police curbed her car in the 12600 block of South La Grange Road at 12:11 a.m. March 22. Her vehicle was turned over to a friend who had been riding with her, and Carter is due in court in Bridgeview on April 22. Police charged Crystal Ann Norton, 31, of Orland Park, with operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration. Her SUV was pulled over by police in the 13200 block of South Southwest Highway at 7:12 p.m. March 28 after a random plate check. Norton was given a court date of April 22 in Bridgeview.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Palos Heights man charged with obstructing peace officer Palos Heights police charged Rocky Abusharif, 28, of Palos Heights, with obstructing a peace officer, as well as operating a motor vehicle with no front license plate. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 6500 block of West 127th Street at 6:45 p.m. March 26, but he sped away as officers approached on foot, according to the police report. He was taken into custody at his home five days later, police added. Bond was set at $1,500, and Abusharif is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

Charged with DUI/drugs Worth resident Matthew F. Heinrich, 26, was charged with DUI/drugs, speeding, and possession of drug paraphernalia after police curbed his vehicle in the 12900 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 1:52 a.m. March 31. Police said his vehicle was spotted traveling at 53 mph, 13 mph over the posted limit. Heinrich admitted that he had injected methamphetamine into himself before the traffic stop, according to the police report, which added that a search of the vehicle yielded a glass smoking pipe. Bond was set at $3,000, and Heinrich was given a court date of April 24 in Bridgeview. Police charged Nicole Gusich, 20, of Chicago, with DUI/drugs, as well as operating a motor vehicle

with an expired registration tag after they stopped her vehicle in the 11600 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:23 a.m. Monday. Gusich showed signs of drug impairment, police said, although they did not specify what substance in the incident report. Bond was set at $3,000, and Gusich is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 24.

Charged with DUI Renato Robles, 31, of Crestwood, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage after police curbed his vehicle in the 13500 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:41 a.m. April 1. Bond was set at $1,000, and Robles is due in court in Bridgeview on April 24. Police charged Martin A. Martinez, 27, of Joliet, with DUI, speeding, illegal transportation of alcohol, and driving on a suspended license after they stopped his vehicle in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 1:13 a.m. Saturday. His vehicle was traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. A search of the vehicle yielded an open bottle of beer, police said. Bond was set at $3,000, and Martinez was given a court date of April 24 in Bridgeview. Justin A. Valle, 21, of Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, and no proof of insurance after police curbed his vehicle in the 6600 block of West 127th Street at 3:59 a.m. Saturday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Valle is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 8.

Palos Park PD offers free bicycle helmets along with safety tips Palos Park police are again giving away bicycle safety helmets to children in Palos Park this spring. Police Chief Joe Miller says ‘The helmets are a preventative measure in conjunction with the National Children-N-Safety Program,’ Police Chief Joe Miller said. Head injuries and falls from bicycles are often the main reason children visit emergency rooms during the summer months. Palos Park Police hope that by issuing the helmets they can prevent head injuries to children riding bicycles. All members of the Palos Park Police Bicycle Patrol Unit wear their bike helmets any time they ride. Helmets can be picked up at the Police Department, 8999 W. 123rd St. “The Palos Park Police Department wants you to have fun riding your bike and be safe too,” Chief Miller said. For more, call Chief Miller at 671-3770. The Palos Park Police Department wants you to have fun riding your bike and be safe, too.

Bicycle safely The village of Palos Park invests a lot of time and effort to promote bicycle use and find ways to make Palos Park a truly bicycle-friendly village. “We encourage more bicycle use and the safety of those bicyclists,” Police Commissioner Dan Polk said. Palos Park Police encourage public awareness by focusing on the issue of pedestrian and bicyclist safety at intersections, parking lots and crosswalks. “By implementing this program, we hope to enhance pedestrian safety and provide a safer walking en-

vironment in the village,” Polk said. Part of the Palos Park campaign involves distributing educational materials to motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The materials offer helpful tips on updating their knowledge of traffic laws and methods of safe walking. As part of this campaign, Palos Park police urge motorists to keep in mind that they will likely encounter bicyclist/pedestrians all the time, even in places they might not expect, so they need to be constantly aware of that.

Safe riding tips: Before using your bicycle, make sure it is ready to ride. You should always inspect your bike to make sure all parts are secure and working properly. Remember to: • Wear a properly fitted bicycle helmet. Protect your brain, save your life. • Check Your Equipment. Before riding, inflate tires properly and check that your brakes work. • See and be seen. Whether daytime, dawn, dusk, foul weather, or at night, you need to be seen by others. Neon, fluorescent, or other bright colors help when riding day or night. Also, wear something that reflects light. • Remember, just because you can see a driver doesn’t mean the driver can see you. • Control your bicycle. Always ride with at least one hand on the handlebars. Carry books and other items in a bicycle carrier or backpack. — Palos Park police

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Police charged Joseph C. Schuttler, 24, of Homer Glen, with DUI, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage, and disobeying a stop sign after they curbed his car near 151st Street and La Grange Road at 2:21 a.m. March 15. A search of the vehicle, which was towed and impounded, yielded two glass pipes, a metal grinder, and a small amount of cannabis, according to the police report. Schuttler is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 29. Ronald W. Liepins, 51, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI, speeding, and improper lane usage after police stopped his SUV in the 8600 block of Shagbark Court at Woman charged with 1:29 a.m. March 14. They said his child endangerment vehicle was traveling at 52 mph, 12 Kimberly L. Robinson, 31, of mph over the posted limit. Liepins Chicago, was charged with child was due in court in Bridgeview on endangerment after she allegedly March 30.

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The Bridge Teen Center, schools join Global Service Day efforts Local high schools, churches, and organizations will join forces in a variety of student-led service projects across the area on Saturday, April 18, as part of an international campaign that celebrates the power of young people. Global Youth Service Day is led locally by The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park, working with Parkview Church and Sandburg, Stagg and other south surburban high schools. High school students from all over the Chicago Southland area are being challenged to create and lead service projects that are meaningful to them, or join an existing project that they are interested in supporting. In years past, service projects have ranged from cleaning kennels at a local animal shelter to creating care packages for military families. This year, local youth-led service projects include: • Adopt-A-Grandparent - Students will travel to a local nursing home and spend time with residents there. They will play bingo, distribute toiletries, and listen to fascinating stories about growing up. • Book and Game Drive for The Bridge Teen Center - Students will assist in collecting new and lightly used books and games for the Bridge Teen Center. • Operation Pretzel - Students will appreciate librarians, specifically, for their dedication in helping others. Students will make, decorate and package

hand-made chocolate covered pretzels, then deliver them to several libraries to thank the staff for all their hard work. • Environmental Cleanup at Turtlehead Lake Forest Preserve - Students will help clean up the beautiful lake and recreational area at Turtlehead Lake Forest Preserve. • Stagg Maintenance Staff & Cafeteria Worker Appreciation - Students will appreciate the staff and cafeteria workers at Stagg High School by packing a goodie bag with a hang-written thank you letter. Projects will take place locally in Orland Park, Palos Hills and Palos Park between 9 a.m. and noon on Saturday, April 18. All students will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from their project site. Projects are open to high school students only, and there is a $5 registration fee to participate (the fee covers the cost of your Global Youth Service Day T-shirt). If you or your club, school, or youth group are Patrick Zomparelli, from left, Ann Oliver and Jeane Krapauskas, who helped organize the inaugural Final Event, interested in getting involved, contact The Bridge didn’t get much of a chance to watch Wisconsin’s thrilling win over previously unbeaten Kentucky Saturday night Teen Center at 532-0500 or via email at info@ as they were making sure the event ran smoothly. thebridgeteencenter.org. Students can also register for an existing Global Youth Service Day project by visiting gysdchicago.org. Any high school student is welcome to get involved – there are no school or residency restrictions.

Stargaze at Moraine Valley observatory open viewing Check out the stars at Moraine Valley Community College as it hosts its series of telescope open viewing nights in 2015. This is the 13th year of free public viewings. This season’s schedule includes the following Fridays: • April 24 at 7:45 p.m. • May 22 at 8:30 p.m. • June 26 at 8:45 p.m. • July 24 at 8:40 p.m. • Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. • Sept. 18 at 7:20 p.m. • Oct. 23 at 6:15 p.m. Viewings will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or there are high winds. Dates and times are

subject to change. All viewings are held at the telescope dome on the G. Jack Bradley Observation Deck, located on the west side of the college’s Nature Study Area, off Kean Avenue near 107th Street. Observers can park in lots east of Building P or in the west section of the Building D parking lot and then walk on the path to the observation deck. Children must be accompanied by an adult or supervisor. Tom McCague, retired associate professor, hosts the viewings. An amateur astronomer for more

Duke, Wisconsin and D230 big winners at Final Event

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than 40 years, McCague built the telescope using common hardware store items and donated it to the college. The telescope is a 6½-foot Newtonian reflecting model with a 13-inch diameter. Observers are reminded to dress for the weather, wear insect repellent and bring binoculars if they have them. This season District 230 Superintendent James Gay examines a basket that was one of there should be good views of the door prizes at the Final Event. Jupiter, Saturn and the moon. Occasionally, the International Space Station passes into view. — Moraine Valley Community College

Palos West celebrates diversity By Kerry Treacy

Palos School District 118 Palos West School looked like a scene from Disney World’s “It’s a Small World” attraction at its annual Celebration of Cultures held the evening of March 31. Nearly 300 people attended to enjoy the displays, food, and entertainment that celebrated the ethnic diversity of Palos West English Language Learner (ELL) and Accelerated Learning Program (ALPs) students. Students incorporated the arts into 50 projects and displays featuring over 20 countries with artwork, artifacts, music, literature, traditional games, clothing, language, food samples and other items of ethnicity. Students proudly represented their ethnic cultures throughout the world with Arabic kuba, Polish sausage, Puerto Rican arroz con gandules, Icelandic pepper cookies, Polish kolaczki, Swedish lingonberry juice and many other goodies. The evening concluded with Greek, Philippine, Irish, and German folk/ethnic dances. “The students did a fantastic job showcasing the culture they chose to represent. It was great to see them presenting the information on their countries

Cathy Cortez holds up a giant check she won in the Final Even raffle.

Close to 200 people attended the first Final Event Saturday, which was sponsored by the District 230 Foundation. The event, held at the Homewood Suites in Orland Park, had food, drinks and plenty of large-screen TVs to watch Duke beat Michigan State and Wisconsin knock off previously unbeaten Kentucky in the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four. Officials were hoping to raise $10,000 for innovative learning at Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew High Schools.

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Palos West School 5th-grader Saaksshi Patel proudly displays her family’s Indian ethnicity at Celebration of Cultures on March 31.

with such confidence and enthusiasm,” said Palos West Principal Jennifer Peloquin-Biel. “I am so proud of the students and also thankful for such amazing parent support.”

SCHOOL NOTES Leo High School alumni banquet The Leo High School Alumni Association will honor Daniel McGrath, the current Leo president, as its Man of the Year on April 24 at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills. The long-time sports columnist and former sports editor of the Chicago Tribune took over as president of Leo in 2010, answering a long-time calling to “give back” and help the school’s sustainability as one of the few inner-city all men’s Catholic high schools. McGrath, a Beverly/Morgan Park native, still writes sports columns for the Chicago Sun-Times while attending to his duties at Leo. The Leo High School Alumni banquet begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Lexington House, 7717 W. 95th St. in Hickory Hills. Tickets are $60 in advance. For more, call 773-224-9600.

Marquette Bank offers scholarships Marquette Bank has selected 61 local high schools for the 2015 Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship Program. The program provides scholarships to graduating seniors from schools near Marquette Bank’s 22 branch locations. Scholarships of $2,500 are awarded to students who demonstrate financial need, have an outstanding record of community service and maintain at least a “B” average to continue their education. Scholarship recipients are selected by their school’s principal, guidance counselors or principal-appointed committee and are recognized at an awards ceremony attended by friends and family. The scholarship can be used to cover expenses at any higher education program including: four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, vocational training or trade schools. To apply, students from participating schools can pick up an application from their guidance counselor’s office. Schools must submit their scholarship recipient by April 24.

Moraine Valley seeks locals to host international students Moraine Valley Community College’s International Student Affairs Department has welcomed students from around the globe for 25 years. The college’ s Host Home program is sometimes their main housing option. Community members are needed to act as hosts—short and long term. Hundreds of international students from South Korea, Vietnam, China, Mali, Poland, Congo, Japan, Sweden and elsewhere enroll at Moraine Valley, and more than 70 students are in host homes throughout the community. With a new crop of students expected at the college this summer and fall, many are in need of a safe place to live and learn. Students pay hosts a monthly cost determined by the college, and they can stay one semester or longer. Hosts also benefit by learning about another country and its language and culture, contributing to the student’s success while building international relationships. For information to host an international student, contact William Roman at 974-5756 or romanw@ morainevalley.edu.

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The science team from St. Michael School in Orland Park won first place in Mother McAuley High School’s first 7th-grade Science Bowl last month. Sixteen teams from local schools competed, answering science and math questions in a buzzer format. St. Michael science team members are Pat O’Malley (back row from left), Josh Hecht, Connor McNamara, Jake McClain and (front) Amanda Tracy, Anna Piacente, Emily Patula and Grace Hollowell.

Marist High School held its fourth annual Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society on March 13. More than 300 students participated and raised more than $55,000. Senior Connor Mish, of Palos Heights, served as co-chairman of the fundraiser. He and his student

committee worked on the all-night event since the fall, planning fundraisers, educational events, and more. “It has been my honor to participate in all four years of Relay for Life at Marist and I am proud of everyone who worked on the event,” Mish said.

Alumni memorial Mass at St. Laurence St. Laurence High School will host its annual solemn Mass of remembrance, honoring deceased alumni of the school, this Saturday, at 4:30 p.m., in the school’s library. The Rev. Norm Trela, from St. Symphorosa Parish, and the school’s chaplain, will celebrate the Mass. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the outdoor memorial, weather permitting. Following the liturgy, snacks and refreshments will be served. Family, friends, and relatives of deceased alumni of St. Laurence are welcome to attend this liturgy. For reservations, call Ed Kozak, alumni relations, at 458-6900. For more, call ext. 244 at the school.

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Incarnation School in Palos Heights saw four 6th- and 7th-grade students participate in Marian Catholic High School’s Amazing Academic Race on March 18. Incarnation’s team placed first overall by answering 47 out of 50 questions correctly. The competition was a team effort with the students answering questions in the following subjects: Creative Writing, Math, Science, Speech and Model UN (Critical World Issues). Shown are Steve Tortorello, principal of Marian Catholic High School, and Incarnation students Annablle Murry (from left), Brendan Breslin, Pete Stock and Nora Cunnea.

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COMMUNITY NOTES League of Voters will delve energy costs with CUB rep. The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area will hear from a member of the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), discussing rate hikes, choosing a utility, energy efficiency and other topics related to energy costs at its monthly meeting this Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Coffee is at 9:30 a.m., program at 10, followed by questions and answers. League meetings are always open to the public. CUB is a consumer-protections advocacy organization that fights excessive utility rate hikes.

Lake Katherine Fishing Classic Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights will hold its annual Fishing Classic this Saturday, from 7 a.m. to noon. Participants can fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass in the cath-and-release contest. No hot dogs are permitted as bait during the fishing classic but competitors are allowed to use worms and mealworms to tempt their catch. Registration forms for the event can be found on the nature center’s website at lakekatherine. org. A donation of $100 per competitor includes lunch at noon. Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive.

Dist. 218 Foundation Arts Extravaganza The Friends of Community High School District 218 Education Foundation will host their sixth annual Arts Extravaganza this Saturday at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave. in Oak Lawn. Both a fundraiser and a celebration of student talents in drama, speech, music, visual and the culinary arts, the event will run from 5 to 9 p.m. Students from Eisenhower, Richards and Shepard high schools will share the spotlight in a wide varsity of arts. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres prepared

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by culinary arts students. Tickets are available at the door or in the Activities offices at each district school on weekdays. Tickets are $10 for adults 18 to 59 and $5 for students and senior citizens age 60 and older. Performing groups include jazz bands, show choirs, dance teams, an improvisational theater company, speech teams, and Group Interpretation. The Arts Extravaganza also will feature a gallery exhibiting hundreds of art pieces by students from Eisenhower, Richards, and Shepard high schools.

McCord’s annual tea McCord Gallery and Cultural Center’s annual tea this Sunday will feature Betsy Means dressed as Juliette Kinzie, wife of John Kinzie, a fur trader and Chicago pioneer settler, who will tell their story. McCord’s annual tea will have with seatings at 1 and 3:30 p.m. Tickets cost $30. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 129th and La Grange Road in Palos Park. Call 671-0648

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Nearly 350 runners bolt from the starting line at the 7th annual Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race, held Saturday and sponsored by the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. The course started just north of 127th Street in Navajo and wound through the streets of Old Palos. Race participants gather in front of computers displaying the standings. Chris Shaw, of New Lenox, uses her cellphone to snap a photo of her name in the standings. ◄

Military collectibles show and sale The Orland Park Veterans Commission will hold its Military Collectibles Show and Sale on Sunday, April 19, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 South Ravinia Ave. A variety of military collectibles will be on display, with many available for purchase, including uniforms, decorations, field gear, books, photos and other items from the Civil War to present. New this year will be the commission’s silent auction of donated military memorabilia. Individuals or families wanting to donate memorabilia to be auctioned at the military show are asked to call Phil Bell at 860-2355 or Commission Secretary Gail Blummer at 403-6115 to schedule a time to bring the items to the Village Hall. Arrangements can be made for pick-up service as well. The last day to donate silent items for the silent auction is April 15. Admission for the show is $5 for adults; $3 for veterans and seniors, free for children. For more, call 598-3844.

Friends Darlene Rosenstiehl, of Palos Hills (right), and Shirley Downey, of Crestwood, add a touch of whimsy to the contest as they wait for the start of the race.

First-place finisher Jan Myrda, of Palos Heights, celebrates his victory at the race’s conclusion. His winning time was 17 minutes, 14 seconds.

LIBRARY NOTES Shirley Temple comes alive Memories of Shirley Temple will be inspired by a Jenny Riddle presentation at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The program, sponsored by the Friends of the Palos Heights Library, is open to the public, without charge.

Heights library upcoming events • National Library Week takes place April 12-18. Discover “Unlimited Possibilities @ Your Library” during the annual celebration of the nation’s libraries, and enter a prize drawing for sharing your discoveries at the Palos Heights Public Library. The library have Post-It notes and a large poster board to cover with possibilities. • National Library Week all-ages event – Celebrate your library by making earth-friendly bookmarks, taking “library selfies,” and eating “bookworms” on Monday, April 13 at 4 p.m. During the week, adults can have their pictures taken holding their favorite book with our “bookworm,” and we will post it on our Facebook page. • Featured Database – The Home Improvement Reference Center database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering all manner of home improvement/repair projects. It features full-text content from leading home improvement magazines, images not found anywhere else online, and videos of popular home repair projects. All the content is organized in a powerful, easy-to-use manner so that users can quickly gain the information they need. Visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, hover on Services, click “Online Databases,” and scroll down to find this resource. • The following clubs meet at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. No registration necessary. Needle Club – Bring your projects to the Needle Club on Tuesday, April 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome. • Mah Jongg – Meet at the library and bring your game to play American Mah Jongg on Tuesday, April 14 at 1 p.m. Novice and experienced players welcome. • Scrabble Club – Scrabble Club now meets weekly. Play Scrabble with other enthusiasts on Tuesday, April 14, at 1 p.m. • Lunch Bunch Book Discussion – Join us for a discussion of Ben Tarnoff’s “The Bohemians: Mark Twain and the San Francisco Writers Who Reinvented American Literature” on Monday, April 13, at noon. Bring a bag lunch; coffee or tea and a dessert treat will be provided. • Thursday @ the Movies – The library will show

the 2015 film “The Judge,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, today (Thursday), at 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. • Introduction to Microsoft Word 2013 – Learn how to create, edit, save, and print a document during this hands-on course this Friday, April 10 at 2 p.m. Space is limited for this course; call to register 4481473 or at the online programs calendar at www. palosheightslibrary.org. • Essentials of Estate Planning – Learn what you can do to get your legal affairs in order with attorney Eileen Kerlin Walsh, who will discuss the Essential Six of a basic estate plan on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. • Shopping in Your Closet – Style expert Nancy Pipal shares the tips of professional stylists to get the most out of your wardrobe on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. For information on upcoming programs, visit the website at www.palosheightslibrary.org and view the online calendar. All programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Registration is required as noted and always encouraged.

Heights library youth programs • Brown Bag Movies – Eat your lunch while you watch The Boxtrolls (Rated PG 96 minutes) at the library on Palos Heights Public Library today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. Registration is appreciated. • Caudill Club – Students in grades 4-8 are invited to explore a 2015 Rebecca Caudill nominated book each month and Skype with its author today at 4 p.m. Registration is required. • A Visit to Nemo’s Home – Come face-to-face with an 8-foot tall coral polyp. All ages can learn about the Great Barrier Reef and the creatures that live there during this multi-image presentation this Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. Registration is required. • National Library Week Celebration – Monday, April 13, at 4 p.m. – all ages can make earth-friendly bookmarks, taking “library selfies,” and eating “bookworms”. • STEAM Stories – Ages 3 and up can enjoy stories and hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, arts and math concepts on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated. • Friday gaming – Grades 6 and up can unwind at the end of the week with gaming in our Young Adult Section every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. No registration required. All programs are free and open to everyone at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary. org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS The Cancer Support Center’s Spring Gala The Cancer Support Center presents its annual Spring Gala this Saturday, April 11, at Olympia Fields Country Club, 2800 Country Club Drive, Olympia Fields. Cocktail reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and festivities. The black-tie optional event features an on-line silent auction, dinner and dancing. Additionally, guests may honor or recognize a loved one through a special tribute to be displayed

at the event. Tickets are $125 each; tables of 10 are $1,250. For more information or to register, call Dodi Wians, at 798-9171. During gala, the Cancer Support Center will present the Founders Award to Canadian National, CN, for embodying the spirit of the six founders of The Center. For the past 20 years, CN has been a committed supporter to The Cancer Support Center. The Center offers no-cost programs in a warm and caring environment. The Center has two locations, one in Mokena at 19657 S. LaGrange Road, and one in Homewood at 2028 Elm Road.

CLUB ACTIVITIES The Town and Country Art League The Town and Country Art League will meet at 7 p.m. this Friday at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. League members’ art prices will be critiqued by Dr. Phyllis Kozlowski, who has led groups on the Chicago River architectural tours more than 20 years and led tours in more than 35 countries. She is the retired chairman of Fine Arts at Moraine Valley, and currently director of education and guest services at Wendella Boats. The public is invited. A donation of $5 is asked of guests. Sandy Pinto will have her artworks exhibited at Acorn Library during April. Rose Ellitich will show her art pieces at Green Hills Library during April and May.

The League’s Spring Art Show will be held on Saturday, April 18, at the Recreation Center. For more, call 687-7695, League President Marge Coughlin.

Toastmasters Club The Center Toastmasters Club will meet on Wednesday, April 15, at 7 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Toastmasters is for people interested in improving and practicing their public speaking skills. Members take turns leading the meetings and giving speeches, gaining confidence from the encouragement of each other. The Center Toastmasters meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. New members and guests are always welcome. For more, call Dave Sanders or Lois Lauer at The Center at 361-3650.

BUSINESS NOTES 401k open house Marquette Bank will host a free 401(k) open house between 2 and 5 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the bank at 7560 W. 159th St. in Orland Park. Attendees can speak with Pam Hollinger, Financial Advisor, about their

401(k) questions. For more, call p.m., at the bank, 7560 W. 159th 614–4720. St. in Orland Park. The business after-hours event is co-hosted by the Orland Park Chamber after hours at and Tinley Park chambers of Marquette Bank commerce. Refreshments will be Marquette Bank will host a provided by Papa Joe’s Italian Cuifree Chamber networking event sine. All businesses are welcome on Tuesday, April 14, from 5 to 7 to attend. For more, 614-4721.

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The Golden Oaks Seniors’ April meeting Wednesday last week featured lunch followed by a one-person drama given by John LeNoble. Entertainers Larry and Clare Bergnach then presented their program, The Golden Age of Television. It brought back memories of Ed Sullivan, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar and Imogene Coca, Arthur Godfrey and more. They also led the group in songs that were popular on the early TV programs. The Bergnachs are pictured (from left) with Catherine and Jack Hackenbrach, who answered correctly the most early-TV trivia questions posed to the group. The Golden Oaks meet monthly for lunch and a program at the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church. Cost for lunch is $5. Cost for yearly membership is $8. For information to join, call 448-0819.

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Palos Hospital and Loyola Medical Center PICK OF THE LITTER combine strengths to form affiliation tie Most candies can kill pets dead Palos Community Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center are joining together to create an innovative affiliation in Illinois. With a focus on coordinated and collaborative patient care, the affiliation presents a new way to build a network of care that doesn’t involve mergers, acquisitions or consolidations, a trend in today’s evolving health care landscape. “Given each organization’s clinical strengths and strong financial position, as well as our geographic proximity to each other, this affiliation proved a perfect fit,” said Larry Goldberg, president and CEO of Maywood-based Loyola University Health System. “This will create a network of care that provides the right service for the patient at the right location at the right time.” The affiliation takes effect immediately. It will give patients greater access to Loyola’s renowned specialty care services, such as neurosciences and oncology, while ensuring continued access to Palos’ primary care network. The affiliation could also include plans to jointly respond to a growing demand for outpatient services in the southwest suburbs. Bucking the prevailing trend in health care, Palos will remain independent. Each organization will maintain its own culture, mission and commitment to the community, and financial and organizational

structures will remain separate. “This allows us to remain the community hospital our patients expect and deserve while providing them a quick and efficient way to get the highly specialized care they may require from a leading academic affiliate,” said Dr. Terrence Moisan, president and CEO of Palos Heights-based Palos Community Hospital. “Our goal is not to get bigger – it’s to get better. We’re placing collaboration above ego by taking the best of what Palos offers and the best of what Loyola offers, creating an innovative network serving patients in the southwest suburbs.” The affiliation allows both organizations to respond to the challenges of health care reform, share research and expand training and educational opportunities. By providing complementary services, both systems will avoid unnecessary and costly duplication of services in the future. Patients will also benefit from both providers working from the same electronic medical record platform to improve quality and outcomes and ensure seamless collaboration. Palos recently invested $50 million in a state-of-the-art medical records program that is compatible with the system used by Loyola, making it easier for clinicians to access medical records across both systems. — Palos Community Hospital

Silver Cross can help heartburn sufferers Silver Cross Hospital is offering a lecture on why it’s important to find relief from heartburn to prevent the acid reflux from escalating. Dr. Kamran Ayub, Medical Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Center at Silver Cross Hospital, will present a free program on Burning Your Heartburn & Preventing Esophageal Cancer, on Tuesday, April 14 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. This program is for people who suffer from chronic or severe heartburn. Dr. Ayub will discuss the latest endoscopic treatments to eliminate chronic heartburn and prevent Barrett’s Esophagus, which can lead to cancer. Register to attend at www.silvercross. org or call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325). Heartburn is a painful, burning sensation in the chest after a heavy meal or while bending over, lying on your back or lifting. It occurs when the sphincter doesn’t close completely. Acid from the stomach comes back up into the esophagus, causing the burning sensation. Other symptoms may include chronic cough or sore throat, persistent hiccups, feeling of having a lump in the throat, and trouble swallowing. Pregnant women often experience heartburn as the growing fetus increases intra-abdominal pressure. Heartburn that won’t go away needs medical attention because it may be a symptom of gastro-

HEALTH BEAT Silver Cross support groups • Silver Cross Hospital and BMI Surgery hosts a free Bariatric Support Group for individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery. The meeting will be held Wednesday, April 22, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Silver Cross Hospital, Pavilion A, Conference Center, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. First time participants should call (815) 717-8744 for more information. • Breast Cancer Support Group – an educational program for women facing breast cancer on Tuesday, April 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the Silver Cross Hospital Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. This free program covers topics relevant to the cancer experience and offers practical help in coping with some of the emotional issues resulting from a cancer diagnosis. First time participants should call 1-888-660-HEAL (4325) or visit IMatter.silvercross.org to register to attend. • Breastfeeding Support Group – The Silver Cross Birthing Center’s certified lactation consultants will host a free support group meeting on Monday, April 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday, April 17, from 10:30 a.m. to Noon in the Hospital’s Conference Center, Pavilion A, 1890 Silver Cross Blvd., New Lenox. Infants are welcome to attend. First time participants should register in advance at www. silvercross.org or 1-888-660-HEAL (4325).

Silver Cross health screenings • Silver Cross offers free blood pressure checks daily from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen. Walk-ins welcomed. For more information, call 364-6337. • Calcium artery scoring – Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox and the Silver Cross Health Center— Homer Glen offers a test using a high speed CT scanner that can measure calcium deposits in the coronary arteries to determine your risk of having a heart attack. Calcium artery scoring is for men over age 45 and women over age 55 who smoke, have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or a family history of premature coronary artery disease. This scan is available for $200. Call (815) 300-7076 for an appointment. • Scoliosis screenings – Dr. Anthony Rinella, spine surgeon, will offer free scoliosis screenings Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Silver Cross Health Center, 12701 West 143rd St., Homer Glen. To register, call (877) 694-7722. The screenings are free and available for children and adults. • Colonoscopy – Starting at age 50, men and women who don’t have a history of polyps or colon cancer should have a colonoscopy every 10 years. To encourage patients to get this test, Gatto’s Restaurants is giving patients a $20 Gift Certificate when they have a screening colonoscopy at Silver Cross Hospital before Sept. 30. Call 1-888-660HEAL or visit www.silvercross.org for a referral to a physician on the Silver Cross Medical Staff who performs colonoscopies.

Laughter Circle A monthly Laughter Circle meets at 6 p.m. this Sunday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter

esophageal reflux disease (GERD), pill or medication induced esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, cancer of the esophagus, ulcers, or other gastrointestinal problems. Chest pain, for instance, can be a symptom of GERD, esophageal spasm, angina and heart attack. Pain from any of these can happen following a large meal. “So, if you suffer severe or chronic heartburn or chest pain, it’s vital you find out if your problem is digestive or cardiac,” says said Kamran Ayub, M.D., gastroenterologist and Medical Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Center at Silver Cross Hospital. For a person with Barrett’s esophagus, which is a change in the lining of the tube (esophagus) that carries food and liquids in the mouth to the stomach, Dr. Ayub says the risk of developing esophageal cancer is similar to the risk of developing colon cancer for patients who have a colon polyp. “It usually starts with GERD, which can cause Barrett’ esophagus and lead to esophageal cancer,” says Dr. Ayub. “That’s why it’s important to seek medical treatment for symptoms of GERD, the most common being heartburn.” About 3.3 million Americans age 50 and older have Barrett’s. With advanced technology, Barrett’s can be successfully treated at Silver Cross Hospital.

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Dear Dr. Fleming, My 9-year-old beagle, Tony, has been passing out over the past month, almost fully fainting, especially if he exercises hard like when he’s chasing a ball too many times. My neighbor’s son works for a drug company and he told me to give Riley half a tab of one of my Viagra pills twice a day. I’ve been doing that and he hasn’t fainted in a week now. Do you think I should continue and why is it helping? Richard, LaGrange Richard, You are very lucky, but not too bright to be giving your dog medication like this and you may have just inadvertently diagnosed your dog’s problem. I’m not about to tell you to continue. I know nothing about you, your dog’s health or the strength of the Viagra tablets that you use. Let’s just stop right here and say that perhaps you’ve uncovered possible pulmonary hypertension in your dog. Pulmonary hypertension most of the time goes undiagnosed unless clinical signs develop (like fainting after exercise) or is documented on a cardiac ECHO. I would recommend that you see a veterinarian who can examine your dog and discuss having a heart workup.

Dear Readers, About 80 percent of the people I ask in the clinic if they remember that we’ve told them not to allow their dogs to ingest any xylitol-containing products tell us that they have forgotten our lecture. Now is a good time to remind everyone with Easter sweets everywhere for next few weeks. Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a sweetener in many products, including gum and mints, nicotine gum, chewable vitamins, oral-care products and baked goods. It can be purchased in granulated form for baking and as a sweetener for beverages and cereals. Xylitol was first popular in Europe (especially Finland, Norway and Russia) and Japan and its uses as a sweetener here in the US have grown rapidly in the past couple of years. This stuff will kill your dog. If I’m reading — Silver Cross Hospital this poison control article correctly, one piece of xylitol-sweetened chewing gum (assume 0.3 grams or 300 mg per piece of gum) can be toxic to a 7-pound dog. It is my understanding that

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even the official poison control centers cannot get the gum manufacturers to tell them how much xylitol is in the gum since ‘that information is proprietary.” Most people who know about the toxicity of xylitol in dogs understand that a rapid and precipitous drop in blood glucose occurs quickly after ingestion due to a massive release of insulin from the dog’s pancreas. The dogs go into a hypoglycemic crisis, may seizure and may die. Add to these now, reports of dogs going into liver failure within hours to days of xylitol ingestion. Some history: Xylitol was first identified by the German chemist Emil Fisher in 1891; he produced it by hydrogenating D-xylose (wood sugar). It also exists naturally in many edible plants and fungi. Despite being identified in the l890s, xylitol was not used commercially until World War II when Finland began to produce xylitol because real sugar was unavailable. The process involved extracting xylan from hardwoods such as birch trees, hydrolyzing the xylan to D-xylose and then hydrogenating that to xylitol. After the war this process was curtailed until l970s when large-scale production became practical. Now more efficient and economical techniques to produce xylitol, such as using corncobs left over from ethanol production are available. As you buy and use these products read the fine print. God’s ﬁnger touched him, and he slept. —Alfred, Lord Tennyson: The May Queen

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Free CPR classes at Orland Twp. Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., offers free CPR classes for both seniors and adults ages 16-54 on the following days: Tuesday, April 14, at 1 p.m. (seniors) and Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 Submitted photo p.m. (adults). Marist’s Relay for Life committee members stop for a photo during the opening laps of the all-night event that The classes are led by instructors from the Or- raises money for the American Cancer Society. Marist students raised more than $55,000 for the cause. land Fire Protection District and certificates will be distributed upon completion. Additional classes, including health care provider CPR, which includes a certification card, are also held monthly at the fire department’s Station 3. Dates and times may Marist High School held its athletic games and more. school in Illinois to host its own be found at www.orlandfire.org. fourth annual Relay for Life benMany of the students who partic- Relay for Life. efiting the American Cancer Society ipated have known a close family Relay is not the only event at on March 13. More than 300 stu- member or friend diagnosed with Marist that benefits cancer research. Seminar on gait, balance and vertigo dents participated and raised more cancer. Sophomore Mackenzie Lim The campus ministry office coordiOrland Township and Flexeon Rehabilitation than $55,000. shared her own story of being di- nates “Think Pink” every other fall will host a seminar on gait, balance and vertigo A student committee worked on agnosed with leukemia just before benefiting the Cancer Center at Liton Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the township, the all-night event since the fall, her freshman year of high school, tle Company of Mary Hospital and 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. planning fundraisers, educational and how the journey has shaped participates in Bald for St. Brigid, Walking abnormalities can be caused by disease events and more. her outlook on life. which helps fund pediatric cancer or injury to the legs, feet, brain, spine or inner ear. “It has been my honor to parIn four years, Marist has raised research through CureSearch. Learn how to craft a plan for improving gait abnor- ticipate in all four years of Relay nearly $200,000 through this event. malities through exercise, as well as how to regain for Life at Marist and I am proud Marist is also the only Catholic —Marist High School balance, prevent spinning feelings and restore normal of everyone who worked on the activities. A reservation is required. Call 403-4222. event,” co-chair Connor Mish of Palos Heights said. The night featured student and Overeaters Anonymous adult speakers, cancer survivors, Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a fellowship of and a memorial for those who have people recovering from compulsive overeating. The lost their battle against cancer. Stuonly requirement for membership is a desire to dents signed up for the event as stop eating compulsively; bulimics and anorexics teams, and at least one member welcome. There are no dues, fees or weigh-ins. of each team walked the track all Groups meet at 10 a.m. on Fridays at Palos Heights night. To keep energy high through Christian Reformed Church, 7059 W. 127th St., the night, many fun activities were Contact Judy 903-3595; and at 8:30 a.m. Saturdays planned, including laser tag, perat Faith United Methodist Church, 15101 S. 80th formances by two bands, a photo Ave. in Orland Park. Contact Patsy, 773-251-3448. booth, inflatable obstacle courses,

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Outlook for today’s investors: Less certainty — but potential opportunities The world of today is vastly different from the one that existed in, say, 1974. Innovations such as the Internet, smartphones, tablets, Facebook, Twitter and so on have made our lives more enjoyable, efficient and productive in many ways, and have vastly improved our access to the world’s knowledge. Yet when it comes to one important area of our lives — investing for the future — many of us may actually face more challenges today than we might have in the past. At least two main factors are responsible for this apparent regression. First, following a quarter century during which U.S. workers’ income rose fairly steadily, “real” wages — that is, wages after inflation is considered — have been flat or declining since about 1974, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Secondly, during this same time period, we’ve seen a large drop in the percentage of private-sector workers covered under a “defined benefit” plan — the traditional pension plan in which retired employees receive a specified monthly benefit, with the amount determined by years of service, earnings history and age. So unlike your counterparts in the 1950s and 1960s, you may not be able to count on a rise in real wages, and you may not have

the promise of a regular pension. What, then, can you do to improve your prospects for eventually achieving a comfortable retirement? First of all, in the absence of a formal pension, you will need to create your own retirement plan. That means you will need to consider all the opportunities available to you. If your employer offers a 401(k) or similar account, such as a 403(b), contribute as much as you can afford — at the very least, put in enough to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And even if you participate in your employer’s plan, you may also be eligible to open an IRA. If you’re self-employed, you still have options such as a SEP IRA or a “solo 401(k).” While these accounts may differ from each other in terms of eligibility, income restrictions and contribution limits, they both offer the same key benefit: the ability to defer taxes on your earnings for many years, typically until retirement. As for your next main challenge — the need to compensate for stagnant real wages and the subsequent difficulty of boosting your savings — what can you do? For one thing, you will need a reasonable percentage of your portfolio — both inside and outside your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement plans —

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JIM VAN HOWE

Edward Jones Investments devoted to growth-oriented investments. It’s true that the value of growth vehicles, such as stocks and stock-based instruments, will always fluctuate. But you can help control this risk by owning a mix of investments, including stocks, bonds, Treasury bills, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other securities. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the impact of volatility on your holdings, it can’t guarantee profit or always protect against loss. As far as attaining rising wages and enjoying guaranteed retirement payments, we don’t have the “certainties” that many people had in the 1950s and 1960s. But you can still help brighten your future — through diligence, discipline and the determination to explore the opportunities available to you. Jim Van Howe is a ﬁnancial advisor with Edward Jones, in Palos Heights. His ofﬁce is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Byline Bank cuts the ribbon

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz helped cut the ribbon last week to mark the opening of Byline Bank, formerly Archer Bank, at 127th Street and Harlem Avenue. Shown are Teller Supervisor Martin Calderon (from left), teller Jessica Machen, Assistant Branch Manager Sadaf Khan, Branch Manager Eileen Fetta, Mayor Straz, Channel 4’s Carol Stefan, Byline Bank Regional Manager Sue Fisher, Financial Advisor Denis Hedderman, Byline Bank Hickory Hills and Chicago Ridge Branch Manager Georgia Vouris and Byline Bank Tinley Park South and Mokena Branch Manager Bill Sifuentes. Not pictured because she was busy inside helping customers is Personal Banker Veronica Pagliuco.

Massage Envy opens in Oak Lawn’s Promenade

and skin care treatments. Village officials in attendance at the grand opening included Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, The No. 1 challenge for older Tuesday, April 21, at 2320 W. 113th 2. If it’s no longer practical for me to keep Village Clerk Jane Quinlan and adults wanting to move to more Place in Chicago. For reservations, this item but it still seems important to the Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th). manageable living spaces is letting call 773-474-7303. family, is this something a family member “This is very wonderful, it go of sentimental attachments to The Smith Crossing presentation might appreciate? is really exciting,” said Bury. household objects. is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thurs3. If no family member wants the item but it “Anytime we add quality Ric Roemer is president of Creday, April 23, at 10501 Emilie Lane has some value, can it be sold at an estate sale, businesses to the area is great. A grand opening celebration ative Home Services in Orland Park, in Orland Park. For reservations, on Craig’s List or on eBay? “Estate sales offer a was held last month for the Mas- Massages can help relieve stress, which has helped hundreds of older call 326-2308. great way to defray the cost of the move. Some sage Envy spa, which opened so that is great for both men and adults simplify their lives, including For older adults, the relocation have become glorified garage sales,” Roemer in February at the Stony Creek women.” many who have moved to Smith process involves clearing clutter, says, “so it’s fine to sell whatever you won’t PromenadeTIF District at 111th Massage Envy adds to the list Crossing, a continuing care retiredeciding what to keep and what be taking with you this way, even unopened Street and Cicero in Oak Lawn. of businesses that are locating at ment community (CCRC) in Orland Ric Roemer, Creative to let go of, arranging for movers, cleaning supplies and towels.” the Stony Creek Promenade. Residents, business people, Park, and Smith Village, a CCRC staging their home for the sale, and 4. Can I donate useful items that did not sell and community and political The first to enter was MariaHome Services in Orland Park in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. placing furniture and belongings in to a local charity? What charity might benefit leaders were in attendance. no’s, which opened last fall to As part of a “Smart Sessions” the new more manageable living from these goods? Do they have a resale shop Justin Hudetz, owner of Mas- large crowds. Mariano’s specialty series informing older adults about retirement space, Roemer says. or will my donated items go directly to the sage Envy, said he was delighted food market is the centerpiece of living and planning, both CCRCs are inviting Roemer will discuss steps to prepare homes people this organization serves? the development at 111th and Ciwith the reception the spa has the public to attend free presentations, “Down- for sale and make them more attractive to po5. Should remaining items be recycled or received since they opened on cero and continues to draw many sizing 101,” to be conducted by Roemer and tential buyers. Volk will address strategies for thrown away? Creative Home Services assists Feb. 23. customers. his business partner, Barbara Volk. Covering de-cluttering and letting go of items no longer with this process too, especially when disposing Cooper’s Hawk and Winery Hudetz said that in the few how best to approach the relocation process, needed. and recycling large quantities. restaurant committed to the projweeks since Massage Envy has both workshops will be followed by a compliTo decide which items to keep, Creative Home For more, contact Smith Crossing at 326- opened in Oak Lawn, the facility ect after learning Mariano’s was mentary lunch prepared by an executive chef Services suggests older adults ask themselves 2308 or SmithCrossing.org, and Smith Village has drawn more people than on board. and a tour of the host CCRC. the following questions. After Mariano’s reported at 773-474-7303 or SmithVillage.org. the one in LaGrange did for its The Smith Village “Downsizing 101” presen1. Will I truly need this where I am moving? record crowds the first few days opening. tation is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on If so, do I like it enough to hang on to it? after opening, the owners of — Smith Senior Living “This has been great,” said Cooper’s Hawk said they were Hudetz. “Oak Lawn has been eager to open as soon as possivery welcoming. I’m glad to be ble. Cooper’s Hawk is scheduled a part of it.” to open in May. Hudetz currently has 20 A Starbucks is also part of the employees at his Oak Lawn loOffering lunch with a motivational twist, and engaging atmosphere,” says Marcie Stern, founder and pres- cation. His goal is to expand as project. the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Orland Park Area Chamber Exident of Marcie Stern & Associ- quickly as possible and eventualinvites professional women to attend the OWN ecutive Director Keloryn Putnam. ates, a professional development ly have 60 employees. Joe Boyle contributed to this (Women’s Networking Luncheon) for an afterThe event also offers informabusiness, will present “Get Out of report. “The people of Oak Lawn noon of networking, education and inspiration. tion and product shopping opporYour Own Way—Turn Your Inner work hard,” Hudetz said at If you see a new business in The OWN Luncheon will be held on Thurs- tunities from area vendors and Critic Into Your Inner Champion,” the Oak Lawn Village Board town or wonder what happened day, April 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, businesses, as well as numerous at this event. meeting on March 11. “The to an old favorite, drop me a at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland raffle prizes including the grand To reserve your spot for the lun- people of Oak Lawn deserve a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. Park. The cost for the luncheon is $26 for raffle prize—a beautiful black sapcheon, visit www.orlandparkcham- massage.” You can also catch up on Chamber members with an RSVP, $36 for phire pendant and woven silver ber.org to download a registration Comings & Goings in other Massage Envy has a waiting non-members and walk-ins. chain (worth $1,200)—donated form. For vendor or sponsorship room that includes refreshments parts of the Southland at www. “The OWN Luncheon is a great way to by event sponsor, James & Sons information, call 349-2927. Doors and coffee. Various rooms are southlandbusinessnews.com and connect with local business women in a fun Fine Jewelers. open at 10:45am. available for a range of massages www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com Marcie Stern

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JOB SEARCH Moraine Valley networking workshop Job seekers can learn how to positively present themselves at networking events during Moraine Valley Community College’s free workshop. This event, which is part of the college’s Career Paths and Coffee Speaker Series, will be held Thursday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Building M on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy in Palos Hills. Sign-in and networking begins at 5 p.m. before the presentation at 5:30 p.m.

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Archbishop Cupich celebrates Easter Sunday Mass at St. Julie

The Archbishop blesses the congregation with holy water as they renew their baptismal vows.

By Steve Neuhaus Breaking tradition of the archbishop of Chicago celebrating Easter Mass at Holy Name Cathedral, Archbishop Blase Cupich was the main celebrant at Sunday’s 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, in Tinley Park. To the more than 1,200 faithful in attendance, Cupich asked everyone to pray for peace, which, he said, “we need so desperately in our own personal lives and for the world.” The Archbishop said he was “quite astonished about all the preparation that was going on” for his

The Archbishop delivers his homily to the faithful.

visit, adding that this, his first Easter in Chicago as archbishop, is “special in many ways.” Cupich took time to greet parishioners following the Mass, and also talked on camera with members of the press and downtown media, present in profusion. Asked about his predecessor Cardinal Francis George’s health during the news conference, Cupich responded, “He’s feeling much better.” The Cardinal is “pleased to be able to go back home,” he added. Asked what were the rest of his Easter Sunday plans, the Archbishop responded he would be attending a luncheon later, and then hoped to have Photos by Steve Neuhaus some time to rest. Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich enters St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park at the start of Mass on Easter Sunday.

Archbishop Cupich raises the chalice of wine, praying for its transformation into the Blood of Christ, for the Eucharist. Worshipers pray during Mass said by the Archbishop.

Archbishop Cupich talks to the press and downtown media following the 10:30 a.m. Mass.

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At Schmaedeke Funeral Home, it is all about family. For more than 83 years and three generations of extended family, they have served the community. In the earlier days, Orville and Martha Schmaedeke served the rural community of Orland Park long before major developments and malls came to town. The year was 1932 and services were provided from the comfort of their own home atop a hill on Union Avenue when hospitality, compassion and understanding were common practice. Those early days set the precedent that every generation has followed. As the business grew to include a location in Worth, the second generation of the family emerged to work alongside Orville and Martha. Their son, Richard, joined his parents as part of the day-to-day operations. After the passing of Orville, Richard and his wife, Janeen, worked alongside Martha as they carried on the family’s vision of service that began many years earlier. Over the years, Schmaedeke Funeral Home has been recognized in the community and in funeral service as a well-respected provider and a good neighbor. In June 2014, a changing of the guard took place.

The Mintle family, the next generation of the extended family, purchased the business. Tom and Kara Mintle are no strangers to Schmaedeke Funeral Home or to the community. Tom worked alongside Dick and Janeen for nearly 10 years as a funeral director but more importantly as their son-in-law, continuing the family element that is so important to the business. Kara has been around the funeral home for more than 30 years assisting in numerous ways over the years. She has firsthand exposure to what it means to serve others in their time of need. Together with their children, Tom and Kara bring a renewed sense of family, service, commitment and compassion to the day-to-day operations of the funeral home. Maintaining the reputation of the Schmaedeke family as well as being able to infuse who the Mintle family is very important to Tom and Kara. “As much as things will remain familiar to our community, we want them to see a change in the dynamic that a young family brings to the day-to-day operations,” Kara Mintle said. “ Our renewed level of attention to detail, the ability to listen to what others are saying and

to be approachable to all is very important to us. We wish to be relevant and current in today’s day and age while continuing a level of service and understanding that families connect with.” She added that the family is committed to being the “one call” families make in their time of need. “Our hope is that our years of service, experience and compassion speak volumes about who we are. It is all about you, the family in need. It’s not about quotas, volume or benchmarks,” she said. The one change that has taken place as part of the ongoing transition to the next level of service is the consolidation of the former Orland Park location. All operations have been streamlined to the Worth location at 107th and Harlem Avenue. But the family will continue to honor its commitments to friends and neighbors in and around the Orland Park community through the use of their churches and other local funeral homes. This will allow the family to continue to care for its clients with the same quality of care that has become synonymous with the Schmaedeke Funeral Home name. “Kara and I are overwhelmed and profoundly humbled by the

many words of kindness and support that we have received from friends, neighbors and the greater community. We take very seriously our role in the community. We are not just a familiar building on the corner of 107th and Harlem Avenue, we are a part of the fabric of the community. We come from humble beginnings, and we stay true to who we are. Every day, we are reminded of where we came from, who we are and how we want to be remembered,” Tom Mintle said. “We are no different than you. We live in the area, our children go to school in the area, we worship in our local church and we can be seen at the grocery store, gas station, or out and about at one of the many activities our kids are involved in just like your family,” he added. “We are on the bleachers cheering on our daughter at softball and at the baseball field cheering on our son. We can be found listening to our daughter’s band concert and numerous performances. We are rooted in what it means to be a family to be part of the community and being a good neighbor. “We look forward to getting to know you further and to being there for you in your time of need just as Orville, Martha, Dick and Janeen have been before us.”

Evelynne M. Miller

Evelynne M. Miller, nee Tyszkiewicz, age 89, late of Orland Park, died April 2 at the Holy Family Villa in Palos Park. A funeral Mass was held on April 7 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Orland Park with the Rev. Jack Jura officiating.Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum in Calumet City.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her children, Linda Miller and Karen (Lawrence) Wojcik; her sister, Stella Jakubowski; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Miller, and eight brothers. Mrs. Miller was a bookkeeper. Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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40 Years Ago This Week

Orland Square to open next spring: Exterior work on the Orland Square regional shopping center got underway Saturday morning as Orland Park Village President Melvin Doogan set the first brick in place at the shopping center site. The shopping center at 151st Street and La Grange Road is slated for opening in the spring of 1976. It will have four major stores, including Marshall Field and Co. and Sears, Roebuck and Co., and some 125 specialty stores, shops, boutiques and restaurants.

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This Saturday, area residents will choose a number of men and women to fill seats on area school boards. Incumbent [Palos Heights] School District 128 board members Carol Stefan (pictured) and Frank Passarelli are the only candidates running for the two vacancies on that board. Both are just finishing their first three-year terms on the board and will seek reelection to three more years. Mrs. Stefan lives on Golfview Lane with her husband, Stephen. They are the parents of five children, four of whom attend district schools.

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IMPRESSIONS

A few more orders as Rakow marches to Chicago Every Thursday, I print out what I call a cheat sheet for reporter Bob Rakow. He calls them his marching orders. Whatever the heck you want to call them, I can’t break the habit of writing them out. Rakow’s last night as a full-timer at the Reporter was Tuesday – election night. He picked up a job providing content for trade journals in the big city of Chicago and graciously stayed with us through the hectic times of elections. He joined the paper in September, 2013 and we were lucky to have him this long. I’m not sure he liked the cheat sheet at first. I’m still not sure he likes it. But I have one more for him and, since he is not employed here anymore, he can mash it into a ball and flush it down the toilet if he wants to. So, Bob, here are your marching orders for the week, with a couple of added comments to our readers from your ex-boss:

Thursday

—Don’t worry about posting stories online. Just think – Bob won’t be muttering swear words under his breath at our wonky website and he won’t have to listen to me scream out dark oaths when I am posting stories on the website. —Don’t worry about getting me the B-Side column by the end of the day. I like the B-Side a lot and as a note to our readers, it will be stopped for a while but we will try to figure out something in the future about bringing the Page 6 staple back on a limited basis depending on his work schedule. —Don’t worry about getting photos for the Viewﬁnder. Did you hear about the time Bob went to Lake Katherine to ask people questions and a woman almost had him arrested? He turned that into a hysterical column.

Friday

—Don’t go to the Evergreen Park Police Department out of habit. Covering cops and police reports was a strength of Bob’s and once in a while he would turn a small but funny/unique item into a small story and challenge me to write a sick headline for it.

JEFF VORVA —Think about the inside humor we enjoyed at the ofﬁce. No matter what job I have held over the years, inside jokes are what keep us all going. Bob picked up on my tendencies to take almost anything spoken and turn it into a song. For instance, if someone says “We’re in dire straits,” I would sing or hum “Sultans of Swing” and even if the word “summer” was used in a sentence, we would both break out into a Cars song, “Magic” in which they sing “Summer…it turns me upside down.” It’s a bad disease to pass onto him and methinks it may not go over all that well with his new pals in Chicago.

Monday

—Don’t go to the Oak Lawn station for reports out of habit. I think this will be his first day on the new job and he might be taking the train in. So it will give him a chance to give him a final memory of some of the local people he covered and come back in the office to imitate. Bob was no Rich Little, but the spirit and humor he showed with his impressions had me laughing it up big time. —Don’t worry about ﬁnishing obits or anything else that popped up over the weekend This guy covered murders, serious auto crashes, fires and other sad stories and most of the time, the stories were several days to a week old when they hit the newsstand. Bob had a great knack for finding something that no one else had and started off his stories with something fresh. My favorite was when all the newspapers and TV stations ran the terrible story about Alfreda Giedroic, who allegedly beat her infant granddaughter to death with a sledgehammer and cut her throat with a carving knife in her Oak Lawn home.

By Thursday, that story was old news but through an insightful interview with Oak Lawn Police Division Chief Mike Kauffman, Bob was able to put us in the house. He wrote: “Alfreda Giedrojc sat Rakow stoically in a chair Sunday morning, moments after allegedly beating her infant granddaughter to death in her Oak Lawn home, authorities said.’’ Later in the piece, he wrote, “Kaufmann, a 28-year veteran of the Oak Lawn police department, said such crimes are typically driven by ‘plain evil or something with mental health.’ Giedrojc did not display any anger, denial or rage during interviews with police, he said. “ ‘She professed love for the child,’ Kaufmann said.’’ Powerful stuff. Chilling. And stuff no one else had. Oh, and his coverage of the death of Worth teen Brittany Wawrzyniak’s death and the family’s anger over the investigation was topnotch. Bob’s not a big guy on awards, but we entered his work in the Illinois Press Association contest this year and I would be shocked if it didn’t win anything. There wasn’t a lot of clowning around this week.

WHATIZIT?

Tuesday

—Don’t worry about ﬁnishing everything up and don’t go to an Oak Lawn or Chicago Ridge board meeting out of habit. A candidate for an Oak Lawn trustee position called Oak Lawn meetings a “circus act’’ last week and Bob was able to capture the raw emotion and sometimes surreal and funny events that took place there. While Chicago Ridge was tamer, it had its moments of sparks regarding the fire department and Bob was all over it.

Wednesday

—This is the end of the line – my last marching order: Enjoy and prosper in your new career. We hope you miss us as much as we’re going to miss you.

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A handful of people got the right answer from last week’s photo of Ronald McDonald’s hair. Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky were the first to come up with the McRight answwr. Others who French fried the competition were Chicago Ridge’s Dana Oswald, Oak Lawn’s Danny L. Veres Worth’s E.J. Oahueke and Jim Donohue and the Friday Night McLadies Poker and Red Wig Society of Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest. Evil Grimaces go out to the incorrect answers of a skein of yarn, meat and ground beef. This week’s clue: Did you know this could be used as a recreational drug? Sent those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net with Whatizit in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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The challenge is on to hook a muskie Lake Katherine Fishing Classic returns on Sat. Fishing enthusiasts are gearing up to line the Lake Katherine shoreline for the nature center’s annual spring ‘catch and release’ competition this Saturday, April 11. The popular fishing event will take place between 7a.m. and noon at the Palos Heights park with fishing fans invited to fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. Last year the fundraiser raised $3,500 for restoration, education and animal care at the non-profit park as 35 participants battled it out to reel in the largest whopper. The biggest fish of the day, a 9-pound 2-ounce catfish, 28.5 inches long, was caught by Curt Pazdro, but despite an Supplied photo impressive haul of fish throughout the A competitor shows off her bass catch at a Lake day, one breed remained elusive – the Katherine Spring Fishing Classic. Lake’s lesser-hooked muskie.

‘We host three fishing classics a year, but not one muskie was caught by a competitor in 2014,’ reveals Lake Katherine Operations Manager Gareth Blakesley. ‘In fact the only muskie bite for the entire year came when a little girl participating in our summer camps found a muskie grappling at the hot dog on a string she had dipped into the lake.’ No hot dogs are permitted as bait during the fishing classic but competitors are allowed to use worms and mealworms to tempt their catch. Registration forms for the event can be found on the nature center’s website at lakekatherine.org. A donation of $100 per competitor includes lunch at noon. Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, — Lake Katherine Nature Center

Learn how to help save the monarch butterfly Lake Katherine program will plant seeds Nature lovers are invited to join Lake Katherine for an informative talk about how to help the monarch butterfly at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16. In the past 20 years the monarch population has dropped from a billion to 30 million largely because of habitat destruction. Monarch caterpillars feed and lay their eggs exclusively on milkweed but the colorful flower is rapidly disappearing from the countryside due to the overuse of herbicides and decline of the native prairie. Lake Katherine Operations Manager Gareth Blakesley will explain how easy it is to cultivate different native host plants for a variety of species of butterfly. Each attendee will receive a small bag of milkweed seeds to sow at home. “It’s important that people get involved and help the monarch because collectively we can make a big difference,” says Blakesley. “If everyone planted milkweed the effects would be far reaching. You

can actually grow milkweed at any time during the growing season. It is worth checking out local gardening centers who will sell the plants and you can also order milkweed seeds online from suppliers such as prairiemoon.com. The monarch butterfly talk costs $5 per person and will take place in Lake Katherine’s nature center auditorium. Call 361-1873 to book your place. Lake Katherine will later hold a native plant sale on May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Lake Katherine Drive (under the nature sign) with volunteers selling native host plants to encourage butterflies to thrive in local gardens. Each September Lake Katherine celebrates the monarch migration down to Mexico with their much-loved butterfly festival. Volunteers at the non-profit park are also in the midst of a pollinator habitat restoration project and will be planting native host plants and nectar feeders at Supplied photo the west end of the lake later Monarch among butterflies at Lake Katherine’s Monarch Festival last this spring. September.

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Fishing season opens

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The Cook County Forest Preserve lakes are open for fishing. Keith Budinger, of Palos Heights, caught this 5-pound, 11-ounce largemouth bass on Saturday at Horsetail Lake. His bait was lobworm and red maggot, says.

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1. Take a clear plastic bag and put damp sand in it, mix the milkweed seeds among the sand and leave them in the bag. 2. Seal the bag so it is airtight and put it in a refrigerator for 30 days. 3. After 30 days the seeds are ready to be planted. 4. Fill a planter with damp soil or compost and lightly press the seeds into the soil top, keeping the seeds a few inches apart. 5. Place cling wrap or a seed starter case over the top and make sure the soil is constantly damp. Ideally keep them inside your home or greenhouse until after the last frost. 6. As the plants begin to grow bigger you may want to separate them so they are further apart. 7. Water them at the first hint of wilting.

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Father and son Tom and Mike Provost pose with their bass at a Lake Katherine Spring Fishing Classic.

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Ken Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

Coyne instrumental in U.S. regaining world title By Tim Cronin It was a simple play, one attempted often but not always executed with the precision needed to succeed. Kendall Coyne made that play Saturday afternoon in Malmo, Sweden, doing so at the time her team — the U.S. women’s hockey team — needed it most. The Americans and rival Canada were tied at 5-all with less than nine minutes left in regulation. The championship game of the Women’s World Championship had already seen wide-open river hockey in the first period when the U.S. took a 4-2 lead and Canada’s second-period counterpunch, which consisted of three goals in just over two minutes, the last of which knotted the score. The third period was closer to both teams’ core: tight checking, defense first, chances taken only after assessing the risks. Risk assessment was what Palos Heights native and Sandburg graduate Coyne did while leaving the U.S. zone in traffic along

the left-wing boards. She fired a quick pass — which was banked off the boards so it would elude a Canadian defender — ahead to linemate Hilary Knight. Without playing the proper angle, the puck likely skitters away or gets picked off and the Canadians suddenly would have had numbers flooding the U.S. zone. But Coyne’s pass was perfect and Knight gobbled it up at full speed — with company. “Actually, I recall looking to go cross-ice to [Brianna] Decker,” Coyne said. “But the defenseman was there, so I put it up the boards. And if it got past Hilary, she’s one of the best players in the world [so] she’d know what to do.” Some 30 feet to Knight’s right was Decker, the third member of the line, who was also flying. Only one Canadian defender was back. The duo breezed into the Canadian zone, Knight flicked the puck to Decker at the perfect time and Decker hammered it home for a 6-5 lead with 8 minutes and 18 seconds remaining.

The Canadians had no answer. One hooking penalty later the U.S. power play struck, Coyne doing the striking. She grabbed a rebound to the left of Canada’s net, scooted around it and went to the high slot. “We were overloading the right side, so I took it high,” Coyne said. “I was looking to pass.” Instead, she whistled a wrist shot past goaltender Genevieve Lacasse with 6:42 left for the insurance goal in the Americans’ 7-5 title-game victory. It was hardly a surprise that Coyne was in the middle of it all when the game was on the line. She scored the gold medalwinning goals in the first two Women’s World Junior championships, doing so in sudden-death overtime on the second occasion. What would have been the winning goal the third straight year was wiped out by an incorrect call. And when she finally made the OlymSee COYNE, Page 4

Photo courtesy of the International Ice Hockey Federation

Kendall Coyne (26), a Palos Heights native and Sandburg grad, celebrates with U.S. teammates Brianna Decker (14) and Hilary Knight after Decker’s goal gave their squad a 6-5 lead over Canada on Saturday in Malmo, Sweden. Coyne scored an insurance goal later to ensure the U.S. of a title in the Women’s World Championship. .

Better by the dozen Knights match school-record win streak By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

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All eyes look skyward to follow Adam Gregory’s fly ball last Tuesday. Gregory pitched Shepard to a 5-1 victory over Stagg in Palos Heights.

Tossing and turning it around Astros’ pitching a big part of early getaway By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

So far Shepard has been pitcher perfect. OK, the Astros’ mound corps hasn’t operated completely without flaw, but there’s been far more to like about its efforts in the early going of the 2015 season than to not like. And it’s the main reason Shepard has gotten off to the kind of start coach Frank DiFoggio envisioned. Every year the Astros put together an impressive stretch of games that re-energizes

players and coaches alike. Rarely, however, have those periods come soon enough in the schedule to give Shepard a differencemaking jolt of momentum; instead, they typically help the Astros climb out of an early April hole. But with a veteran roster available to him this spring, DiFoggio wanted to avoid the usual stumble from the gate. Seven games into the slate that’s been accomplished. Certainly, the offense is capable of carrying the load, as evidenced in the opener of a Saturday doubleheader with Thornwood

that Shepard won 11-0 by exploding for 10 runs in its initial plate appearance. But, with the exception of Game 2 against the Thunderbirds, pitching has been the Astros’ real constant. If it wasn’t Adam Gregory quieting a potent Stagg lineup in a 5-1 Shepard victory last Wednesday, it was sophomore Jack Carberry blanking Bloom Township 8-0 on Thursday. And even amid the offensive fireworks versus Thornwood, it was impossible to ignore Brett Smith’s dominance on the hill. “We’ll keep our fingers crossed and hope See ASTROS, Page 3

The 12 days of Christmas made famous in song have nothing on the first 12 game days on Chicago Christian’s baseball schedule. Gifts were also plentiful for the Knights over that period, although the variety of them left something to be desired. And that’s exactly how Eric Brauer and his players liked it. The absence of calling birds, French hens and a pear tree-sitting partridge made no difference since everyone in the Christian program preferred victories over anything else. With four more added to the team total last week, the Knights had 12 for the year, all of them notched in succession. Each triumph re-established the school standard for consecutive wins to open a season, and the 12th equaled Chicago Christian’s best streak at any juncture of a campaign. Two of the most recent also got the Knights off to a fast start in the Metro Suburban Conference. Beaten twice last week was league foe Walther Christian (3-2 and 10-0) while Lisle (7-4) and University High (4-0) were taken down on Thursday and Saturday, respectively. “We’ve never started a season thinking that way,” Brauer said, referring to the anticipation of a rapid getaway. “We play what’s in front of us. The last couple years we hadn’t even played 12 games in March.

“Obviously we’re excited about what we’ve done. We’ve got plenty to tighten up, [but] I really enjoy my kids this year and competing with them.” Competition is what Walther gave Chicago Christian (12-0, 2-0) in earnest last Monday. The Broncos led through 3 ½ innings and an ensuing 2-all tie wasn’t broken until the sixth when Trevor Wolterink and Zach Frieling belted back-to-back doubles for the Knights. That duo went a combined 6-for-6 on the day, which allowed Christian to overcome an otherwise stagnant offense and make a winner of reliever Tyler Edgar, who struck out six, walked one and gave up two hits in 4 1/3 innings of work. Frieling drove in the Knights’ other two runs with his fourth-inning two-bagger, which followed singles by Jack DeVries and Wolterink. “We don’t want one or two guys to have to carry us all the time,” Brauer said. “[But] their pitcher did a nice job. He commanded three different pitches and we were a little off-balance at times. “A lot of teams in our conference have one really strong pitcher [so] you expect Monday games to be tough. It wasn’t pretty, but we did enough to win.” That included ending the contest with catcher Brian Finger picking off a Walther baserunner. *** Brauer felt the Broncos had See KNIGHTS, Page 7

The road goes nowhere Spartans licking their wounds after difficult week

By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

As an ice-cream flavor, rocky road is just fine. When it describes the path over which a baseball team travels during a particular week, it’s not so appealing. And in the aftermath of just such a circumstance for his club, Bill Gerny hopes confidence among his athletes hasn’t melted. The third-year Oak Lawn boss certainly can’t be accused of taking it easy on the Spartans in the early portion of the 2015 schedule. In its first seven outings Oak Lawn has squared off against a virtual who’s who of prep baseball — among the

traditional powers on the slate were St. Rita, Lyons Township, Sandburg, Mt. Carmel and Brother Rice. Also found there was an emerging heavyweight, Lincoln-Way North, which was perhaps the best Chicagolandarea squad during the 2014 regular season. Four of those opponents popped up on last week’s docket and all got the better of the Spartans. Only Sandburg was pushed, but the Eagles shoved back right away and ultimately collected a 7-3 victory. From there it was a rapid downhill ride for Oak Lawn as it suffered losses of nine, 10 and 11 runs in its next three encounters.

“It’s the first time I’ve ever had to look at it as a coach and think, ‘How do I change the psyches?’” Gerny said. “It’s like our guys are not believing [in themselves]. Good teams will make you doubt yourself and doubt the process, but we have to turn the corner sometime.” Gerny admitted it hasn’t been easy to watch the defeats pile up, even though he knew it was a distinct possibility given the gauntlet facing the Spartans (16). He even wondered briefly if he had overestimated what his athletes were capable of doing but quickly dismissed that notion. “I think these guys will [eventually] rise to the challenge,”

Gerny said. “It’s been frustrating and disappointing, and it’s a little bit of a helpless feeling. This [past] week was rough and I feel for our guys, but we knew the level of ball we’d have to play to be successful. “The good thing is we’ve gotten to see [some of] the best pitchers and best hitters in the state and the best teams. Guys [now] have an idea of what they have to build [up] to.” Oak Lawn definitely didn’t look like an underdog at the start of last Monday's meeting with the Eagles as Bobby Beard cleared the bases with a double that followed three consecutive See SPARTANS, Page 6

On the attack

Sandburg’s Paul Chmura tries to put a kill down against a pair of Brother Rice defenders during Saturday’s match in Wheaton-Warrenville South’s Tiger Classic. The Eagles beat the Crusaders 25-22, 25-12 and eventually finished fourth in the 24-team tournament.

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SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Astros don’t get tie loosened By Anthony Nasella Shepard was unable to loosen its tie. Then again maybe that draw will get redrawn. No one knew for sure what the final decision would be regarding last Monday’s clash between the Astros and TF South. The two South Suburban Conference teams battled for 10 innings before the game was called because of darkness. The score was knotted at 5-all when stoppage occurred around 6:40 p.m., but the umpiring crew did not make a ruling — then or later in the week — on whether it would be listed as a standoff in the record book or play would be picked up on another date. Paperwork was to be submitted to the IHSA by the umpires. “Since they’re not calling it a tie at this point the team is still 3-0 [as of this past Monday],” Shepard coach Kelsey Clifford said. “If they call it the game a tie, then we’re 3-0-1. We’ll have to stay tuned.” All that indecisiveness didn’t hamper the Astros the rest of the week, however, as they won three other contests. TF South’s sister school TF North would have loved a stalemate with Shepard. That certainly was preferable to last Tuesday’s outcome, which favored the Astros by a 15-1 margin. Bloom Township was equally overmatched on Saturday as it got tagged with 17-0 and 14-4 losses. Heather O’Kelly led Shepard’s offense against the Rebels as she got on base four times, including with singles in the fifth, seventh and ninth innings. Skylor Hilger drove in four runs for the Astros. Shepard jumped out to an early lead by scoring 12 runs in the first three innings and leaving no doubt about the outcome. Among the big hitters were Hilger (4-for-4 with a two-run triple), Nicole Almazan (3-for-4 with a three-run homer and RBI double) and April Larson (3-for-3 with an RBI double). Also chipping in were Erin Buric (two-run double) and Taylor Horn (RBI single, two-run triple, RBI groundout). Larson earned the pitching win by tossing a fourhitter over five innings, striking out four and walking no one. *** The Astros got off to another fast start in Saturday’s opener versus Bloom as they piled eight runs over the first three frames and were never headed. O’Kelly (three extra-base hits, five RBI) and Hil-

Shrink-wrapped for their dissection Editor’s note: To commemorate last Sunday night’s opening game for the Cubs, we are resurrecting a Bartosh column that ran at the end of another season that began with high hopes. From Oct. 28, 2004 Caught on tape inside a psychiatrist’s office: Dr. Quackenbush: “Gentlemen, thank you for coming. I assume the team will be paying my fee on your behalf.” Moises Alou: “What do you mean by that? Do you think I’m a cheapskate who won’t take care of his responsibilities?” DQ: “Easy, Mr. Alou, you’re among friends here.” Sammy Sosa: “Am I?” DQ: “Mr. Sosa, so good of you to show up for a change. Where have you been keeping yourself?” LaTroy Hawkins: “He’s probably been out looking for a uniform that will fit his ego better.” DQ: “Now, now, Mr. Hawkins. There’s no need for animosity.” LH: “Hey, don’t talk to me like that. Don’t act like you’re a big deal. Your job isn’t so tough. I could do it, you know.” DQ: “Then maybe you should have employed your skills this summer. Certainly, there were ample opportunities to do so.” Kent Mercker: “We were in the middle of a heated wild-card race. He didn’t have time to worry about other stuff.” LH: “Yeah, especially when I was left to clean up messes guys like you made, Mercker.” KM: “Hey, I wasn’t the one who gave up two-out, two-strike homers in the ninth inning twice in the last week of the season. Maybe you should think about going into another profession, you loser.” LH: “Why don’t you go check with your announcer buddies and find out if that’s the best thing to do, you thin-skinned little...” DQ: “Gentlemen, gentlemen, please. Let’s refrain from the name-calling and back-biting.” KM: “Sorry, it’s hard to break old habits.” DQ: “Mr. Remlinger, we’ve yet to hear anything from you.” Mike Remlinger (muttering softly): “If only we would have gotten another crack at Houston...” DQ: “Please, Mr. Remlinger, you must stop living in the past. There’s nothing you can do about the Cubs’ meltdown now. The fact that Houston finished one step away from the World Series while you guys have been spending your days watching soap operas shouldn’t even enter your mind, except when I remind you of it.” Carlos Zambrano: “And why are you doing that, amigo?” DQ: “Carlos, you fellows need to learn from your mistakes. You had a very talented team and disappointed a lot of people, present company excluded, of course.” Michael Barrett: “Were you rooting for Houston and that punk of a pitcher, Roy Oswalt? I should have kicked his...” DQ: “Mr. Barrett, violence doesn’t get you anywhere. MR: (still muttering): “If only we would have gotten another crack at Houston...” DQ: “Mr. Remlinger, talking to yourself all the time does not constitute normal behavior. Find someone else to converse with.” LH: “Yeah, like Chip Caray and Steve Stone, right Mercker?” KM: “Listen, Hawkins, I never wanted you here in the first place. Why didn’t you stay in Minnesota? LH: “Because I got tired of playing for a team that already knows how to win. I wanted to help a needier team.” MA: “Your kind of help we didn’t need.” LH: “That’s big talk coming from a guy who doesn’t understand how to run the bases correctly after 50 years in the sport.” MA: “I wouldn’t mind running you out of town. You and Sosa both.” SS: “Moises, where is the love?” MA: “Sammy, where were you when it mattered? You stunk this year. At least I hit 39 homers.” LH: Don’t got cocky, old man. You ain’t long for this team, either. We’re dumping your sorry (behind) and getting Carlos Beltran to play the outfield next year.” MA: “I hope he can pitch in relief, too, otherwise it won’t matter how many homers he hits.” DQ: “Gentlemen, this is actually very good. You’re releasing a great deal of aggression in a constructive way. This will help each of you understand more about your teammates and enable you to co-exist peacefully with one another.” CZ: “I don’t have to co-exist with Sosa anymore because his butt’s gone before spring training.” SS: “That doesn’t sound like love to me, Carlos.” CZ: “And thank God, it doesn’t sound like your boombox either. I got your salsa music right here, you self-centered...” DQ: “Uh, uh, uh — let’s keep the personal attacks to a minimum, at least until after the check from the Cubs clears and we can go ahead and schedule further sessions. It’s more important to agree on what this team must do to return to the playoffs in 2005. MB: “Kick the Astros and Cardinals out of the Central Division. In fact, go ahead and kick Roy Oswalt out of baseball. Matt Morris, too.” MR (still muttering): “If only we would have gotten another crack at Houston...” LH: “And while we’re at it, Mercker, why don’t you and Remlinger go back to the Braves, so you can stink up the joint on their behalf instead of ours?” KM: “What’s this ‘ours’ stuff? When did you replace Ernie Banks as Mr. Cub?” LH: Ernie’s about 100 years old, so somebody has to take his place eventually.” KM: “And even at 100, he could hit a two-out, two-strike homer off you, Hawkins.” SS: “Fellas, we need to have some love between each other.” MB: “What’s this constant talk about love? Where are we? Woodstock?” MA: “I know where we aren’t, and that’s in the World Series.” MB: “And whose fault is that?” DQ: “Actually, gentlemen, it’s all of your faults. If your manager hadn’t instilled this harmful us-against-the-world mentality in all of you, you might have had a chance at winning your first World Series in ...” (A distinct laugh is heard at this point) “...96 years!” KM: “What’s so funny, Doc? We’ve already taken enough abuse from the media, fans, umpires, kids, animals and inanimate objects — we don’t need more grief from you.” DQ: “And what I’m going to need real soon is my own personal shrink because you guys are driving me nuts. Gee, no wonder Dusty Baker said this was the messiest year he ever had. You’re all nothing but a bunch of head cases. It’s about time you stop whining, blaming others for your own shortcomings and begin acting like grown men. What do you have to say about that?” MR (still muttering): “If only we would have gotten another crack at Houston...”

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In the middle of this mob scene is Nicole Almazan, who is swarmed by Shepard teammates celebrating her homer in the Astros’ 15-1 rout of TF North last Tuesday in Palos Heights.

ger (3-for-4, two-run homer, five RBI) were Shepard’s headliners at the plate, but Jalyn Stepney (RBI single), Jenna Huisenga (double) and Breanna Graffeo (steal of home) also lent a hand. Sophomore pitcher Gabby Graffeo (3-0) threw a five-inning, fivehit shutout with five strikeouts. Game 2 featured Huisenga going 2-for-3 with two RBI and Hilger with two hits and two RBI of her own. Larson fanned four in gaining the pitching victory for the Astros (6-0, 1-0).

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The RedHawks went 3-1 last week by defeating Lincoln-Way Central (5-1 on Monday) and St. Viator (13-0 and 17-6 on Saturday). Plainfield East nipped Marist 6-5 on Friday by scoring the deciding run its final at-bat after the RedHawks had expunged a three-run deficit in the top of the seventh. Madison Naujokas hit a two-run triple and then scored the tying run on Vanessa Villasenor’s single. The seventh inning had begun with singles from Amanda McIlhany and Paige Egan. Marist had runners in scoring position with only one out twice in the early innings but failed to score. Zariya Gonzalez struck out See SOFTBALL, Page 5 Shepard’s April Larson pitches to TF North last Tuesday in Palos Heights.

Little thing means a lot

Basic play paves way for Vikings turnaround By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Over the course of four games it’d be easy to overlook. The play that St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus felt was instrumental in engineering an offensive revival for his club last week didn’t involve a ball sailing over the outfield fence or even one that was hit very hard. The ball in question, in fact, traveled little distance at all and did not require a full swing to put it in motion. But what Anthony Chimera’s sacrifice bunt accomplished on Wednesday against Harlan was to advance Tommy Farrell to third base after the latter had opened the Vikings’ half of the first inning with a double. Farrell had done the same thing two days earlier versus Lincoln-Way Central, but St. Laurence never moved him up and no rally was forthcoming. “That was one thing I was upset about on Monday — I think getting the first run is so big,” Lotus said. “It’s a focus of ours.” The Vikings never did reach the scoreboard against the Knights, but with Chimera’s bunt as a catalyst St. Laurence assaulted the Falcons in its initial plate appearance. He later joined three teammates in driving in runs, one of whom — Frank Greco — cleared the bases with his double. With Nick Verta poking a two-run double and both Chimera (single) and Jack Cavanaugh (groundout) pitching in with one RBI, the Vikings tallied seven times in the opening stanza. They finished with a 12-4 victory that catapulted them into the rest of the week, which continued with a 12-1 mashing of Brooks Prep on Thursday and 12-0 whitewash of Holy Trinity on Saturday. The Tigers were a last-minute substitute for Wheaton-St. Francis, which had not yet returned home from a spring-break trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C. But it’s doubtful if the Spartans would have stopped St. Laurence’s rampage either. “Any time you have a game like we had Monday it’s good to see guys respond to what we talked about,” Lotus said. “We’ve got to get those hiccups out of the way [and] hopefully we understand that we have to have better approaches.” He was referring to the Vikings’ efforts at the plate, which were definitely nothing

to brag about in their 3-0 loss to LincolnWay Central. Outside of Farrell’s double, St. Laurence (5-1) mustered just two other hits and its batters fanned a total of nine times. Lotus credited Knights hurler Ryan Tishka with knowing “how to pitch. He didn’t throw really, really hard, but he hit his spots and we were overmatched. We played pretty bad [in that regard].” “We could have done a much better job,” Lotus said. “I was pretty upset with our approaches. I thought we were going to be a team capable of at least grinding out good at-bats and making the other team have to make plays.” What the Vikings’ lack of batting punch also did was undermine sophomore Jimmy Burnette, who was pressed into service on the hill in place of John Riordan, who has been lost for the remainder of the year with a broken bone in his hand. In his initial varsity pitching assignment Burnette whiffed seven over five innings, scattered four hits and issued four free passes. “He kind of got thrown in there and he did a very good job considering it was supposed to be John Riordan’s start,” Lotus said. St. Laurence 12 Harlan 4 Greco, who earned second-team all-area recognition last spring for his pitching, has quickly become a feared hitter in the St. Laurence order. He wound up with three two-base hits versus the Falcons and six RBI and also doled out some offensive punishment over the Vikings’ ensuing two contests. “He’d been one of our best hitters on the lower levels, but he got overshadowed a little bit [as a varsity junior],” Lotus said. “He tried to pull everything last season, but he’s staying inside the ball [better] and not getting himself out [on bad pitches]. He’s worked really, really hard and he took a lot of extra swings [in the offseason]. “Being more confident is the biggest thing — [not having that] is tough to deal with as a baseball player. If we’re going to be successful, Frank has to be a big part of it.” Farrell and Kevin Aderman both added RBI doubles to trigger a four-run eruption in the fourth that immediately answered Harlan’s deuce and maintained a double-digit margin for St. Laurence. The Falcons were able to

extend the contest to the seventh inning, but the inroads they made near the end were minor. Anthony Robles, the first of three Vikings pitchers, logged the win by going four innings on a yield of five hits. He struck out two. St. Laurence Brooks Prep

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Lotus said he’d “like to have the two pitchers [Brooks] threw at us — they had some kids who can definitely play.” But there’s a good chance the Eagles longed for the kind of offensive capabilities the Vikings displayed, which began with Greco’s two-run triple in the first and continued with their second sevenrun barrage of the week. This latest one originated in the second stanza with Rich Lamb’s hit and was helped along by four other singles, three of which knocked in runs. Chimera collected two RBI on his hit while Aderman and Greco had one apiece. Also part of the rally was a dropped fly ball that sent three Vikings racing home. “We wanted to make sure we put two good games together and we had more good [batting] approaches,” said Lotus, whose team totaled nine hits. That made life easy for the mound tandem of Farrell and Cavanaugh, who between them struck out six and were nicked for only three hits. St. Laurence Holy Trinity

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It was more of the same for the Vikings on Saturday as they produced yet another seven-run stanza to make short work of the Tigers and conclude their week on a definite high note. Again the second inning was the charm for St. Laurence, which exited it with a massive 10-0 advantage in hand. Sean Burnette’s threerun homer was the pivotal blow, but Farrell chipped in with a two-RBI double and Greco drove in one teammate with his single. Looming even larger was Aderman, whose contributions included a two-run single in the opening frame and two-RBI double in the third. Greco was the beneficiary of all that support as he pocketed his second win by fanning six in three innings and giving up two hits. The Vikings made their annual spring trip at the beginning of the current week, this time to southern California where five matchups were on the schedule.

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Defeat is no lost cause

RedHawks take positives from matchup with Celtics By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

This setback didn’t live down to its name. If anything, the loss provided a gain. A months or so from now Marist coach Kevin Sefcik probably won’t view a similar outcome in quite as favorable a light. However, it’s still early in his inaugural season so it’s safe to say this one was worthy of positive feedback. That’s especially true since last Monday’s opponent, Providence Catholic, is the reigning state champion in Class 4A. And with proven pitcher Brent Villasenor on their side, the Celtics had a main ingredient for success. They achieved it too thanks to Villasenor’s ability to handcuff RedHawks batters, but not before Marist hurler Rich Kairis showed he was every bit as deserving of praise for a job well done. In fact, had it not been for a slight relief breakdown the RedHawks and Providence might have gone at it for a long while. But the Celtics benefited from a hit batsman on an 0-2 pitch, which loaded the bags in the sixth, and then a wild pitch that gave them the only run in a 1-0 final. Marist rebounded from that heartbreaker to beat De La Salle 8-7 on Tuesday after climbing out of a 4-0 first-inning hole, but it was the RedHawks’ ability to go toe-to-toe with mighty Providence that excited Sefcik the most. “They lost a couple of pitchers, but they’re the defending champs and a lot of those position players are back playing for them,” he said of the Celtics. “It’s good for a team to play everybody you’re going to see in sectionals, and we played pretty well. I saw that Providence scored 15 and 18 runs in the next two games.” Marist’s best chance to strike against Villasenor was in the first when it placed two runners in scoring position. However, the threat died and the RedHawks (2-1) were hard-pressed to issue any others seeing as how Pat Meehan was the only player to hit safely. One of his two hits was a double. Kairis pitched 5 2/3 frames and was nicked for just three hits. He walked three and whiffed two. “I think we’ll be one of those teams that will be

a tough one to play later on,” Sefcik said. “It’s a good group. We don’t have the flamethrower [on the hill], but we can throw strikes, play pretty good defense and know how to manufacture runs.” Marist 8 De La Salle 7 While that last asset was MIA versus Providence, the RedHawks demonstrated their proficiency in that area one day later. There were certainly some contributors with the sticks — Brian Wood, for instance, stroked a couple of hits and both Kairis and John Carmody supplied one hit and two RBI — but Marist’s comeback from its early 4-0 deficit wasn’t only about that. Also factored in was a good batting eye, something shared by several RedHawks. “We did a good job of holding off on pitches [outside the strike zone] and they walked a lot of guys,” Sefcik said of the Meteors. “At this point we’ve walked more than we’ve struck out — that’s something I wouldn’t mind seeing continue.” Sefcik described De La Salle as “a pretty scrappy team,” but that same tag could easily be attached to Marist, which made its coach “real happy that we kept chipping away at them.” But before the RedHawks could bag the victory, they had to survive one last anxious moment. Down by one with the tying run aboard, the Meteors threatened to tie — and perhaps regain the lead — when one of their hitters sent a ball to deep center field. However, Kairis drew a bead on it and hauled it in at the fence for the game’s final out. That made a winner of reliever Brandon Hanik, who worked 2 2/3 innings on a yield of one earned run while recording a strikeout and walking one. Jack Snyder earned a save. Marty Meyer started for Marist, and although he got roughed up at the outset Sefcik kept him in the contest. Meyer rewarded his coach’s faith by settling down and pitching very credibly over the next two-plus frames, doing well enough to elicit some postgame praise from Sefcik. The RedHawks traveled to South Carolina for a series of games this week.

The timing is right

Mixed bag but no worries for Bulldogs By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Competitive people will say there’s never a good time for a loss, but in reality some times are better than others. Take Richards’ defeat against Sandburg last Tuesday, for example. Obviously the Bulldogs and coach Brian Wujcik would have preferred beating the Eagles, but there was certainly no shame attached to a 3-0 loss. Nor were there any lingering negative effects, as proved by Richards’ ability to rebound on Wednesday with a 6-5 win over Tinley Park. But what if the Sandburg game had opened the Bulldogs’ week instead of coming on the heels of their 8-7 conquest of Harlan on Monday? Well, even Wujcik wonders how well his guys might have reacted since the contest against the Falcons was Richards’ first in nine days. “Not only didn’t we play at all during spring break, [but] that entire week before we spent only one hour outside,” Wujcik said. “We were a little worried [about rustiness], especially since we were back in school. “If we played that 3-0 game against Sandburg on Monday, maybe the rest of the week is a little bit different. [Perhaps] it messes with our psyches and guys [at the plate] are pressing and chasing bad pitches trying to make something happen.” Richards (3-2) had relatively little trouble doing that on Monday and Wednesday. Harlan was victimized by a 10-hit Bulldogs assault, one that reached its zenith in the third inning. The timing for that was good too as Richards used half of its hits total to respond to a four-run Falcons outburst by generating one of its own. Sophomore Noah Petrusevski struck the biggest blow with his RBI double, but TJ Spyrnal’s two-run single was also critical to the Bulldogs’ welfare. Angelo Smith’s single produced the other RBI. Harlan, however, wasn’t going away quietly. It scored three more times in the fifth to inch back in front, but Richards again retaliated right away even though it did not hit safely in its half of the stanza. Instead, Smith drew a walk, moved to second on an errant pickoff attempt, raced to third on a flyout and crossed the plate on a wild pitch. Then in the sixth Nick Mejia, who had driven in the Bulldogs’ second run of the day with his first-inning single, finished off the Falcons with his sacrifice fly. Ryan Willett (infield single), Noel Castro (walk) and Chris Zeschke (walk) had reached base ahead of him. Castro had belted an RBI double in the first.

Reliever Ryan Renken, Richards’ fourth hurler, bagged the victory after recording the final two outs, one via strikeout. Sandburg 3 Richards 0 The Eagles are in something of a rebuilding mode, but their version of it may differ from those of others. While a combination of graduations and injuries removed some familiar faces from the roster, Sandburg’s 2015 edition didn’t suddenly become a pushover. The Bulldogs found that out when they managed just two hits — both of them by Zeschke — off the Eagles’ mound tandem of Jake Tablerion and Jake Wolfe, neither of whom is yet a household name outside his own. Between them the unheralded duo struck out five Richards batters and walked only one. “We put the ball in play, but [we] had too many routine fly balls,” Wujcik said. Sandburg’s hurlers needed to be that solid because Smith was equally so for the Bulldogs. The sophomore gave up three hits, one earned run and four free passes while fanning eight. “He was what we call ‘effectively wild,’” Wujcik said. “Hitters can’t get comfortable when you have somebody do something like that.” The Eagles plated two of their runs in the third and their last one in the fifth. Richards 6 Tinley Park 5 In Wujcik’s opinion, had the outcome of last Wednesday’s contest been based on aesthetics there probably wouldn’t have been a winner. “This game was like a freshman game — neither team played very well and the umpiring wasn’t very good,” he said. The two teams combined for a dozen hits, but much of that performance was offset by five errors between them. All three of Richards’ miscues figured in the Titans’ scoring. When asked if the lack of time outdoors was responsible for the erratic defensive play, Wujcik said he thought so. Something else also was part of the equation. “Every field is so radically different before the grass grows out,” Wujcik said. “Tinley Park’s field was incredibly bumpy, where you didn’t know where the ball was going. You get guys thinking [too much about that] and they’re playing with hesitation.” Despite the shortcomings the ‘Dogs went in front to stay by plating three runs in the top of the fifth. The rally was all Richards’ doing as Zeschke

(triple), Mejia (RBI single), Renken (double) and Spyrnal (two-run double) came through with clutch hits. The Bulldogs also tallied three times in the second as Castro (two-run double) and Zeschke (RBI single) were the ringleaders. Those hits followed a Titans error and base-on-balls. Mejia chalked up his second pitching win by fanning 10 while scattering five hits and issuing only two free passes. Zeschke threw the final 1 2/3 innings and surrendered no hits or walks. He struck out two. Mt. Carmel 8 Richards 0 The Bulldogs’ up-and-down week ended with a Saturday loss to the Caravan that Wujcik insisted wasn’t nearly as lopsided as it may appear. “We’re three plays away from [the] Mt. Carmel [game] being 1-0,” he said. “We botched a popup, threw a ball away at first and dropped a ball in right field. When you’re playing a team as good as this, you can’t give them extra chances.” The Caravan exploded for five runs in their second at-bat, which gave them a 6-0 lead that would not be threatened by a three-hit Richards attack. Zeschke, Renken and Petrusevski provided those singles. Renken was also the pitcher of record, and contrary to what it seems he wasn’t all that ineffective. Renken lasted five innings, fanned four, walked one and gave up 11 hits, but just three of the seven runs collected off him were earned. “I know it’s hard to say 8-0 was a great outing, but he was challenging and battling,” Wujcik said of Renken. “He induced a lot of ground balls and popups, and if anybody hit him hard he came right back to throw a strike. “I haven’t seen a high school baseball team that big — it was like the whole football team came out. [Caravan coach] Brian [Hurry]’s in the city now — a lot of those kids from Jackie Robinson West have older brothers playing at Mt. Carmel. They have four or five [future] Division I guys on the field.” Five encounters were on tap for Richards this week, including South Suburban Conference Red affairs with Evergreen Park on Monday and Tuesday.

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Stagg’s Nate Miranda, resembling major-leaguer Jeff Weaver with his long blond hair, delivers a pitch to a Shepard batter last Tuesday.

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just didn’t win the game. “They had to make a play to win the game and they did. We really needed a big hit and we didn’t get it.” Horbach and Longfield both slammed two-run doubles for the Astros and the former also chased in a run with a sacrifice fly. Horbach was the pitcher of record as well.

Continued from page 1 it continues this year,” DiFoggio said of the strong show of pitching. He may have been most favorably impressed with Gregory’s outing against the Chargers, which featured the senior striking out 10 in six-plus innings and allowing three hits. “I think Stagg’s going to score a ton of runs [this season],” DiFoggio said. “They’ve got a lot of guys who look like hitters and they have real good bat speed. They’re going to be OK. “[But] Adam was throwing all of his pitches for strikes at any time in any count. We were able to not be predictable with Adam and [that] messed with some guys’ heads.” Ethan Glaza’s single gave the Chargers their lone run in the first, but Shepard (5-2) quickly erased its deficit with a pair of deuces. Bobby Peterka’s double drove in the two first-inning markers while Rob Marinec’s single brought in a run in the second. The Astros also capitalized on a Stagg error following Eric Horbach’s single. Kenny Gorski’s single in the fifth completed Shepard’s scoring and assured Chargers hurler Nate Miranda of absorbing a defeat. “They’re pretty good,” Stagg coach Matt O’Neill said of the Astros. “Their guy did a good job of throwing three [kinds of] pitches for strikes. He was throwing offspeed pitches on fastball counts. “They’ve got three really good pitchers and they’re going to beat a lot of teams.” For several years the Chargers were not one of those teams. Although O’Neill admitted the two programs are “pretty similar in terms of talent,” Stagg held a decided edge in head-to-head matchups with Shepard. “Before last year we did have some games against them where we put some runs on the board,” he said. DiFoggio remembers those days well. “The past few years we’ve done OK, but in the early 2000s usually we’d go there and get crushed,” he said. Shepard 8 Bloom Twp. 0

Carberry scattered seven hits and whiffed five to lead the Astros past the Blazing Trojans last Thursday. Two of those strikeouts enabled him to extinguish Bloom’s best scoring chance when the visitors placed runners at the corners with one out in the fifth. Shepard had jumped in front the inning before by using four hits, a groundout and defensiveobstruction call to tally three times. Marinec hit the RBI groundout while Carberry and Zach Haxel both launched run-producing doubles. The Astros turned the contest into a rout in the bottom of the fifth with more assistance from the Blazing Trojans, who were guilty of three miscues, including a throwing error that brought Shepard’s first run across the plate. Nick Bray (two RBI), Gregory and Peterka knocked in the other runs Sandburg 6 with singles. Andrew 5 Shepard 11-12 The Eagles stayed busy — and Thornwood 0-15 for the most part successful — Smith surrendered only one hit last week. In addition to its vicand fanned 10 in four innings of tory over Richards, Sandburg got Saturday’s opener and reliever the better of Oak Lawn (7-3), District 230 rival Andrew, Reavis Logan Couture added one more (4-3) and St. Charles East (5-2). strikeout in the fifth to complete Lyons Township administered the Astros’ overpowering pitching the Eagles’ lone setback to date, display. And the hurlers were able to See BULLDOGS, Page 7 perform in a relaxed manner thanks

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Shepard’s Zach Haxel makes contact and puts the ball in play vs. Stagg last Tuesday. The host Astros defeated the Chargers 5-1.

to the 10-run lead Shepard built in its initial at-bat. All nine of the Astros’ hits were registered in that stanza, seven of them going for extra bases and six of those resulting in RBI. The most significant blows were homers by Peterka (three-run) and Kyle Longfield (two-run). Peterka, Marinec, Gorski and Horbach each had an RBI double and Ricky Mundo also swatted a two-bagger. “We were hot,” DiFoggio said. “The last time I can remember us doing something like this was in 2008 when we beat Rich East 2710 and we hit five home runs. We peppered the outfield fence — it was ridiculous how many balls we hit to the wall.” That didn’t stop in Game 2 either, but the problem for Shepard was that Thornwood’s bats came to life as well. Shoddy defense also didn’t aid the Astros’ cause. “We couldn’t catch a fly ball,” DiFoggio said. “We had the opportunity to win them all [last week], but we kind of ran out of arms and had to extend some guys [who were pitching].” The nightcap was a back-andforth affair as there were three ties and a few lead exchanges. Shepard inched ahead 12-10 by plating four runs in the top of the sixth but then gave them all back — and then some — in the bottom of that frame. DiFoggio estimated that the T’birds had about nine outs to work with, citing a couple dropped foul balls and four other misplays that extended that plate appearance. Thornwood’s five-run eruption was its second of the game. It struck for that same number of markers in the fourth. “It was a crazy slugfest,” DiFoggio said. “There are always these crazy games early in the season. It seems like everybody has one. You’ve got to take it with a grain of salt, but you also have to learn from it.” Gorski and Gregory both had four hits to lead the Astros, with two of the latter’s being doubles. Each player also knocked in two runs, as did Horbach. Marinec, Peterka, Mundo and Connor Doolan all had one RBI. De La Salle 6 Shepard 5 The Meteors and Astros both tallied in four innings, but the difference last Monday was De La Salle’s 3-2 edge in the third. A triple and error factored into the Meteors’ scoring, and three-base hits were also part of their rallies in the fifth and sixth. Shepard almost came back one more time in the seventh, but a De La Salle infielder made a nice play on Gregory’s hard-hit ball to end the contest and leave two men stranded. “All in all, I liked how our fight was,” DiFoggio said. “We

Down 1-0 after 4½ innings and unable to make much headway against Spartans starter Bryce Hennessey, the Chargers caught a break last Monday when reliever Grayson Madey entered the fray. Stagg struck for all five of its runs to collect a come-from-behind victory. Two walks and Joe Zaremba’s bunt single got things rolling in the fifth and Marian Catholic continued to help the Chargers as a basesloaded free pass to Josh Nowak and a hit batsman pushed Stagg in front. After Mitchell Spencer got plunked, Brett Stratinsky stroked a two-run single and Mike Bibbiano plated the final run with a fielder’s choice. Bibbiano also chalked up the pitching win by going six innings on a yield of five hits and two walks while striking out four. “Bibbiano’s had two really good starts and been a nice surprise,” O’Neill said. “I think we’ve done a pretty good job with our pitching.” Lemont 5 Stagg 2 That description also fit Max Downs on Saturday, even though Indians hurler Garrett Acton outdueled him. Acton and Lemont reliever Ryan Sublette combined to strike out nine. Downs went four innings and fanned four while walking three and giving up two hits. The Indians snapped a 1-all tie with three runs in the fifth, an uprising sparked by RBI hits from Nick Wisz (double), Nate Broskovetz (double) and Casey O’Brien. “If we can [continue to] get what we got out of Downs on Saturday, that’ll be good,” O’Neill said. Stratinsky and Austin Greer supplied Stagg’s RBI and Nowak finished with two hits. Stagg 13 Eisenhower 3 The Chargers (4-3) scored in all six innings that were played last Thursday and made easy work of the Cardinals. Bibbiano and Spencer went a combined 7-for-7 with six RBI to lead the assault and the latter tallied three times. “They made a few errors, but we did most of our damage with hits,” O’Neill said. Seven Stagg players knocked in at least one run and there were five extra-base hits. Nowak chipped in a double and triple while Spencer, Bibbiano and Gary Kopca also smacked two-baggers behind winning pitcher Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse, who allowed three hits over five innings and whiffed six. Reliever Mike Crosby struck out the side in the sixth. Games against Lincoln-Way West and Lincoln-Way North were part of a busy current week for the Chargers, one O’Neill referred to as a “big week for guys to prove themselves and solidify their positions.” “We have some guys in the lineup who haven’t [yet] done what I expected,” he said. “We want to give guys a [fair] chance to work some things out, but we have some younger guys waiting in the wings who are anxious to get in there.”

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SPORTS WRAP

Eagles looking forward after placing 4th By Anthony Nasella A fourth-place finish by Sandburg’s boys’ volleyball team in last weekend’s Tiger Classic at Wheaton-Warrenville South provided an opportunity for Eagles coach Sean Airola to dwell on a goal that went unmet. The lack of a tournament title could have led to either a positive refocusing or negative backlash. Airola, while certainly unhappy that his talented squad didn’t emerge as champion, chose to put a positive spin on the experience. “We finished higher than 20 other teams at Wheaton, and that’s how I have to look at it,” Airola said. “We were just a couple points short of reaching the title match, but we were certainly feeling down and out by not advancing. I saw some good things from my squad, and we’ll build on this experience and become better because of it.” Sandburg (7-3) started the tournament last Wednesday and advanced to Saturday’s Gold Division with wins over Downers Grove South and Neuqua Valley (25-16, 25-15) in “D”-pool play. On Saturday the Eagles used a 25-22, 25-13 victory over Brother Rice to reach the semifinals. But that is where the joyride ended. The host Tigers denied Sandburg a spot in the final by outlasting it 19-25, 25-22, 25-23 in the semis. The Eagles then dropped a hard-fought 25-20, 27-29, 25-22 decision to Buffalo Grove in the third-place match. “Losing to Wheaton-Warren-

ville South was a heartbreaker,” Airola said. “The boys really didn’t want to play the third-place [match], but I was able to give a lot of other kids some playing time so that wasn’t a bad thing.” Another positive Airola took from the Tiger Classic, in which Sandburg annually participates, was the quality of opponents. That should prepare the Eagles well for postseason action in late May. “There’s always great competition at Wheaton,” he said. “We saw some good things and beat some good teams like Downers Grove South and Neuqua Valley. It gives us a little head start [on] where we want to be sectionalwise. We’re happy to be in a new sectional.” Talent-wise Airola is blessed with some key returnees from last season who will look to take the Eagles to the next level. Most notable among them are seniors Paul Chmura and Kyle Van Stedum. Chmura, a four-year varsity starter, is an all-state outside hitter on the verge of establishing a program mark for kills. “Paul is approaching 1,000 kills for his high school career,” Airola said. “He would be the first in school history to do it, and I hope he reaches it by the next tournament. He and Kyle [who has committed to Benedictine University] lead the team by both leadership and skill.” Also making his mark is junior setter Grant Burden, who learned the ropes late last season as a sophomore and is thriving as an offensive catalyst for the Eagles.

“Grant took the reins this season and he’s really doing a nice job running the show by himself,” Airola said. “He’s running our 5-1 offense very effectively.” Junior Jake Hanes, who stands 6-foot-9, has been effective on the outside on defense as Airola waits for a specific player to step into the libero position on a full-time basis. “Jake has a lot of schools looking at him,” Airola said. “He has to grow into his body a little more. “Our libero situation is fluid, but we don’t have one just yet. We’ve tried three, but none of them have stepped up the way I wanted them to. “We start our conference season against Lincoln-Way North at home, so we’ll have a solid match. Our only other loss was to Glenbard East last weekend, so hopefully we’re getting the hiccups out of the way and more success comes our way.”

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Shepard captured a 3-0 victory over Thornton Fractional last Tuesday to improve to 4-2 on the season and 2-0 in the South Suburban Conference. Aubrey Quick paced the Astros with a hat trick, which gave her five goals for the young season. Kelly Evancich dished out all three assists and netminder Heather Banis recorded her third shutout. *** Stagg went 2-0 last week as it

rolled over Reavis 7-1 and beat Shepard 4-2 on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively. Sandburg and Marist played to a scoreless tie last Monday.

GIRLS’ TRACK

Wins by Chaz Wells in the 400-meter dash (1 minute, 18 seconds) and Jada Jackson in the discus (117 feet, 5 inches) guided Shepard (92½ points) to a third-place finish at the Cathy Harper Invitational held at Stagg on Saturday. The Astros captured a quad meet last Tuesday by scoring 89 points to edge Oak Lawn by two. Hillcrest (45 points) and Evergreen Park (35) were a distant third and fourth, respectively.

BOYS’ WATER POLO

Shepard split a pair of matches last week as it dropped an 18-8 decision to Lincoln-Way West on Tuesday before bouncing back to trounce Taft 12-3 two days later. Sandburg nipped Lockport 7-6 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue encounter but was then on the wrong end of an 8-7 final versus conference and District 230 rival Stagg on Thursday.

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Sandburg’s Grant Burden (left) and Kyle Van Stedum rise up to block a kill GIRLS’ WATER POLO attempt by Brother Rice’s Jimmy Baker Saturday at Wheaton-Warrenville Sandburg went 3-0 last week South’s Tiger Classic.

and didn’t get issued much of a threat in any of the matches. The Eagles crushed Lockport 17-2 on Tuesday, rolled over Lane Tech 11-1 on Wednesday and blasted Stagg 14-4 on Thursday.

In addition to their loss against Sandburg, the Chargers also suffered setbacks versus Richards (10-9) and Lincoln-Way East (14-9) last week.

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TRINITY SPORTS REPORT

Pieper nets Player of the Week award No net gains for Cyclones By Maura Vizza

By Amy Strong For the week running March 20-25, no one in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference or National Christian College Athletic Association played better baseball than Trinity Christian College’s Josh Pieper. Both entities acknowledged as much by naming Pieper their Player of the Week. The honors came on the heels of a four-win week by the Trolls in which Pieper played a significant role. Over that stretch, which vaulted Trinity into first place in the CCAC South Division, Pieper batted .714 with a 1.071 slugging percentage and .750 on-base percentage. Included among his 10 hits were two doubles and a homer, and Pieper augmented those stats with 13 RBI, nine runs scored, two walks and two stolen bases. For good measure the junior first baseman was also perfect in the field with no errors in 42 chances, which included 37 putouts. Pieper went 7-for-8 with 10 RBI and seven runs in a doubleheader sweep of Trinity International University. His three-run homer was part of a 4-for-4, seven-RBI showing in Game 2. For the season Pieper carries a .386 average with 27 hits — including five doubles and two homers — 21 RBI and 20 runs. On defense he is fielding at a .995 clip.

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The Trolls broke even in six CCAC contests last week. One of the wins came against Olivet Nazarene University and completed a sweep of a three-game weekend series. Trinity (18-14, 11-5) also beat Roosevelt University once in a twinbill and took one of three from Holy Cross College. The Trolls are currently second in the South Division. Trinity banged out 13 hits in its 7-4 victory over Olivet last Monday, one of which was Dylan Hatch’s three-run homer in the first inning. Hatch also went deep the next day in Game 1 against Roosevelt, but that two-run blast was merely cosmetic as the Lakers were en route to their own 7-4 triumph that halted a five-game Trolls win streak. Roosevelt had a baker’s dozen worth of hits, but Trinity also undermined itself by committing five errors. The second contest didn’t tilt the Trolls’ way until the seventh. That’s when Marty Mennenga’s two-RBI double wiped out a 2-0 deficit. Joe McCaw and Zack Jones had both singled ahead of Mennenga. After holding the Lakers scoreless in the top of the eighth, Trinity went ahead on Kyle Van Kalker’s groundout, which plated Pieper. Pieper had gotten aboard with a double and advanced to third on Blake Kerzich’s bunt single. Roosevelt threatened in the ninth by placing runners at the corners with just one out, but Bob Wilmsen induced a game-ending double play that wrapped up the victory. *** The Trolls opened their three-game slate with Holy Cross by collecting an impressive 15-3 win in seven innings. A nine-run fifth turned the contest into a rout. Pieper and Mark Munizzi both slugged tworun doubles as part of Trinity’s rally while Van Kalker drove in a pair of teammates with his single. Fourteen men batted and the Trolls totaled seven hits in the frame. Before that occurred Kerzich got Trinity off to a great start by slugging a homer in both the first and second stanzas. Saturday was a vastly different story, however, as Holy Cross bounced back to take both ends of

a doubleheader, 8-4 and 12-3. Kerzich’s two-run blast got the Trolls off to a favorable start in Game 1, but little else went right for them after that as Holy Cross immediately responded with a five-spot that put it in front to stay. Three runs in the first inning of the nightcap offered promise of a better outcome, but Trinity also left the bags filled, which proved something of a harbinger of things to come. Over the next six frames the Trolls managed just one hit and had two baserunners.

SOFTBALL

Three CCAC twinbills in three days resulted in a 2-4 record for the Trolls last week. Both of Trinity’s wins were notched against Robert Morris University, which fell to 3-0 and 9-0 defeats. Pitcher Jenna Steinkamp was her own best friend in an offensive sense as she had three hits in Game 1. The Trolls (8-14, 4-8) tallied twice in the first inning and once in the fourth. Steinkamp was able to exit a bases-loaded predicament in the seventh to seal the deal for Trinity. Eight hits in the fourth stanza led to eight Trolls runs and turned the second game into a laugher for the locals. Danielle Oeverman’s two-run single was part of a five-hit string and Tori Grzincic’s two-RBI hit followed a bit later. All nine batters in the Trinity order hit safely as the team collected a dozen hits in all. Anna Phillips provided three of those. Winning pitcher Adrianna Puente had two, which matched the amount she gave up to the Eagles. *** The news was far less satisfying versus Olivet Nazarene and the University of St. Francis. The Tigers shut out Trinity twice (8-0 and 7-0) while the Fighting Saints triumphed in both games by a 5-2 count. The Trolls were no-hit in Game 1 against Olivet and mustered just five in the second contest. Eight hits in the opener against USF was a better showing, but they were still weren’t enough to prevent a loss. Jayme Love singled in both of Trinity’s Game 2 runs. The Trolls had two more runners on after that but were unable to complete a comeback.

GOLF

The Trolls take part in today’s Olivet Nazarene Invitational at Balmoral Woods Golf Course in Crete.

TRACK & FIELD

Also in action this week will be both track squads, which will compete in the Chicagoland Championships Friday and Saturday. The meet is hosted by the College of DuPage.

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Moraine Valley College had its day on the court — two of them, in fact — but no one connected with the Cyclones liked the verdicts that were rendered. While much of the season remains, Moraine put itself in a position where an uphill climb is necessary. Not only did the Cyclones fail to avenge a 2014 tennis loss to Prairie State College, but their latest defeat last Tuesday came by a decisive 8-1 margin. And the situation grew worse on Thursday as Moraine was blanked 9-0 by Elgin College in another Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference matchup. Bryan Jimenez’s 6-1, 6-1 victory at No. 6 singles was the Cyclones’ lone success in the two encounters. “I told the guys after the match that these latest two losses to Elgin and Prairie State must be a wakeup call,” Moraine coach Robert Gates said. “Their guys were motivated to the max to avenge the losses we delivered to them last year. Not only could we not match their energy and intensity emotionally, but they also exploited our weaknesses and didn’t allow us to get going at all. “We must use these next few weeks to push as hard as we can to prepare the strongest part of our games for the challenges we’ll face in the rest of our conference matches. We need to be physically, mentally and emotionally ready for regionals.” Although no other Cyclone triumphed versus Prairie State, both Kevin Karczynski and Mike Broderick pushed their singles matches to super tiebreakers. Karczynski lost his first set 6-3, rebounded to win 7-6 but then dropped the tiebreaker 105. Broderick’s scores were 6-2, 2-6, 8-10. According to Gates, wins in those two matches could have made a big difference for Moraine. “I’ll take part of the blame — against this team we needed to be in better shape,” Gates said. “My job is to get them there. They needed more reserve in those tiebreakers. The guys need that fight to last. “Prairie State is one of the best in our conference and it’s tough to play them this early. Now we have to regroup, shake this off and prepare for [upcoming matches]. It’s tough, but we have to take lessons from this beating. “When we see them again, we’ll have a strong game plan.” *** None of the Cyclones’ singles players was able to extend his Elgin foe to a third set. One of Jimenez’s losses came by a 7-5 score and Greg Illner was able to win four games in his second set at No. 3. The circumstances weren’t any better in doubles, where the No. 3 tandem of Illner-Reigh Lamparas provided the strongest showing in a 6-4, 6-4 setback

MEN’S SOCCER

The Cyclones signed their first player for the fall season. Stefan Mijatovic comes from York, where he scored 24 goals and had seven assists last fall before an injury ended his senior year prematurely. He was an allsectional pick of the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association and DuPage County All-Area honorable mention. “Stefan is a college-ready athlete who will bring a degree of pace and power that we have not seen in our attacking line for a few seasons,” Moraine coach Chuck Bales said. “He has the potential to not only score bucket loads of goals but also raise the level of everyone around him.”

BASEBALL

The Cyclones had their work cut out for them last Monday when they squared off against Elgin and the Spartans proved it by sweeping both ends of an ISCC doubleheader, 5-1 and 7-2. Mike Owens had two hits for Moraine in the opener and Joe O’Hara did the same in Game 2. The Cyclones were ahead in the nightcap until Elgin started benefiting from some bases-on-balls. A twinbill split awaited Moraine the next day. After falling short of Waubonsee College 6-4 in Game 1, the Cyclones responded with a 7-5 victory in the second contest. Christian Araiza, O’Hara and Bobby Neylon all had two hits for Moraine in the opener, but no real offensive support was available behind the trio. The attack had a bit more balance in Game 2, although the Cyclones had to fight back from a 5-0 deficit built by the Chiefs in the early going. Reliever Matt Schmeski slammed the door on Waubonsee as he surrendered just one hit after the third inning and Moraine eventually made up all of the lost ground behind O’Hara (triple, two RBI, one run), Greg Wymer (two hits, one RBI, one run), Ryan Trokey (two hits, one RBI, one run) and Jorge Hernandez (one hit, two RBI, one run). The Cyclones lost 14-6 and 15-1 to Oakton College on Saturday. The second game ended after five innings.

SOFTBALL

The Cyclones had their difficulties against Kankakee College last Monday as they were whitewashed twice, 9-0 and 14-0, the latter decision coming in just five stanzas. Moraine earned a doubleheader split with Waubonsee on Tuesday, taking the opener 11-9 before falling to an 11-8 defeat in Game 2.

BADMINTON

Sandburg scored a 15-0 victory over Bolingbrook last Wednesday, one day after Stagg lost 12-3 to Lincoln-Way West.

Coyne

Continued from page 1 pic squad, Coyne was a big threat on the biggest stage of all as she paced the U.S. in scoring. The seed for Saturday’s victory might well have been planted then, 14 months ago, in Sochi, Russia. The Americans led Canada late in the Olympic championship game, only to see the Canadians tie the score in the third period and win in overtime. And while the U.S. had claimed the previous four world championships, Canada has won the Olympic title since the second tournament in 1994. Most of the 2014 American team was back, but the coach was new as Ken Klee is now behind the bench. He had to instill a new attitude while using an old wound as a spur, and do so in short order. The team assembled only after the collegiate regular season concluded — Coyne had just finished her junior campaign at Northeastern University in Boston. If any demons were in U.S. players’ minds after the Canadians scored thrice in 2:03 of the second period on Saturday, it wasn’t evident in the third. They buckled down defensively and then Coyne made a play. But Canada had come back before. “[With] the veterans on the team, what’s going through their minds is exactly what you think is,” Coyne said. “But Coach Klee was great. He said, ‘Two more shifts. Bust your butt for 40 seconds each time.’” They did and got the trophy as a reward. “I think it’s a big relief and a big accomplishment for our girls to battle back in a game where you’re up and then it gets tied up again [and you manage] to still find a way to get it done,” Klee told IIHF.com. Again playing bigger than her 5-foot-2 frame would suggest is possible, Coyne finished with a plus-8 defensive rating, a mark shared by Decker and Knight. Knight was named tournament MVP and was joined by Decker on the all-tourney squad. Together the three linemates piled up 30 points in five games, all victories. Knight finished with 12 points, Decker had 11 and Coyne seven on three goals and four assists. “Personally, it was really easy because I was playing with Brianna Decker and Kendall Coyne,” Knight said of her tournament scoring. “How do you not perform the way I performed at this tournament with those guys? Huge hats off to my linemates — they’re phenomenal players.” “It was definitely a back-and-forth game,” Knight said. “I’m sure the fans loved it. And obviously you can come out with a smile on your face if you played hard and you come out with a win.” That’s especially true when the outcome of a year ago can be left on the tarmac before the flight home. For Coyne, it’s three golds and a silver in world and Olympic competition, a glittering resume that, aside from players in her group, few American hockey players can match. But the player who as a kid told her mom that figure skating wouldn’t cut it — “I need the sport,” she said all those years ago — is eager for more. How long will she play? “As many times as my body will allow,” Coyne said.

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Softball

Continued from page 2 five and scattered eight hits in taking the loss in the circle. She, McIlhany and Naujokas finished with two hits apiece. In the doubleheader win over St. Viator, Naujokas went 5-for-5 with a two-run homer, six runs and six RBIs for the RedHawks (3-1, 2-0 East Suburban Catholic Conference). Gonzalez (3-1) struck out nine over 6 2/3 innings in winning both games.

Mustangs’ fortunes ebb and flow in 1st full week By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

STAGG

The Chargers (3-4) wrapped wins over Queen of Peace (14-1) and Hoffman Estates (6-4) around a loss to Lincoln-Way West last week. Four Chargers had at least three hits against the Pride. Stacey Lorenz and Sam Owens both went 4-for-5 and accounted for half of Stagg’s runs between them. One of Owens’ hits was a homer while Lorenz included a double among hers. Contributing 3-for-4 efforts were winning pitcher Alexis Minet (three doubles, one run) and Abbey Regan (double, run). In the circle Minet fanned six in five innings. Owens was one of three players who went 2-for-4 for the Chargers in their loss to the Warriors. Kyla Frain and Bri Serritella joined Owens as a headliner. Owens and Frain both drove in a pair of runs, Frain scored twice and Serritella crossed the plate once. Lorenz (3-for-4, two doubles, three runs), Minet (3-for-4, three doubles, three RBI) and Owens (2-for-4, one run) carried Stagg past Hoffman Estates. *** Queen of Peace went 1-1 in its other two games last week. The victory came over St. Ignatius, 6-5, on Thursday while the other defeat was doled out by Trinity on Friday by a 16-1 count.

OAK LAWN

Shutouts were part of three of the four games involving the Spartans last week, two of which leaned their way. Oak Lawn blanked

Shepard’s Jenna Huisenga is off to Tuesday’s 15-1 win over TF North.

TF South 6-0 on Tuesday and vanquished Morton by that same score in the back end of a Saturday doubleheader. Morton captured the opener of the twinbill 2-0. The Spartans also fell short of Bremen, 4-2, on Monday. Hayden Landingham (3-for-4), Mia Loya (2-for-4), and Natalia Rafacz (2-for-2, one run) led the way for Oak Lawn against the Braves. Pitcher Marissa Loya racked up 13 strikeouts and allowed just one earned run in a complete-game performance. Mia Loya (3-for-4, double, four RBI) was it again versus the Rebels and she augmented her batting with a pitching triumph that was highlighted by eight strikeouts. Kaleigh Hayes added two hits, two runs and an RBI for the Spartans, who tallied twice in the third inning and four times in the fourth. The win over Morton was made possible by Heather Featherstone

Maybe such a thing should have been expected. Early season baseball usually features an array of happenings simply because of often-changing weather conditions and a shortage of game experience. Add in a long stretch of down time and almost anything is possible. Evergreen Park found itself in that Photo by Jeff Vorva last category after sitting idle all the races after she attempts to bunt her way onto first base during last of the previous week. That meant the Mustangs had only one game under their belts in 2015 before tan(two hits, two RBI, one run), Kaspar retired in the side in the gling with Homewood-Flossmoor, Natalie Rafacz (two RBI, two fifth to end the game early. Riverside-Brookfield and Chicago runs) and Marissa Loya (3-forAgricultural Science last week. 3, two doubles, two RBI; eight EVERGREEN PARK And not surprisingly a couple of strikeouts). The Mustangs went 2-1 last highs were somewhat negated by week as they routed Hillcrest 17-1 a low. Pitching was at the heart of SANDBURG in five innings on Monday and it all, and against the Bulldogs and Oak Forest was no match for defeated Bremen 14-3 on Tuesday Cyclones it was Evergreen boasting the Eagles last Wednesday, but before losing to Tinley Park 14-0 the better arms. Sandburg had its 12-1 victory on Wednesday. Joe Moran, who already has a overshadowed by a 6-2 loss to no-hitter to his credit as a Mustang, Andrew on Friday. nearly did it again versus R-B. He Every player in Sandburg’s RICHARDS threw 100 pitches last Wednesday The Bulldogs suffered a and only one of those resulted in lineup recorded a hit. Bri Soltis and Madeline Hanley paced the scoring drought in a tough a base hit for the Bulldogs. Moran attack with three apiece while 0-3 week. Two of the losses struck out five and walked four. Katie Krzus, Sam Coffel and came by shutout: 14-0 against Evergreen didn’t exactly tear the Paige Chladek each added two. Lemont 14-0 and 9-0 to Oak cover off the ball itself, but it was One of Hanley’s hits was a leadoff Forest on Monday and Tuesday, able to do enough to register a 4-0 respectively. homer in the second. triumph. All of the runs came in Getting the better of Richards the sixth, which began with Harold The Eagles (5-3) plated two runs in the opening stanza, five on Friday was Lincoln-Way McClarin being hit by a pitch and in the second, two in the third West, which prevailed 13-5. Mark Martin drawing a walk. and three in the fourth. Sean Miller’s triple chased both Junior pitcher Niki Saviano im- MOTHER MCAULEY of them home and the surge continLincoln-Way East topped the ued with RBI doubles from Brendan proved her record to 3-1 with a four-inning effort that included Mighty Macs 4-1 in nine innings four strikeouts. Reliever Molly last Wednesday.

Thompson wins tourney, leads Cougars to runner-up finish It was a day of firsts on Saturday for St. Xavier University’s women’s golf team. The Cougars brought home their first team trophy in program history by placing second overall in the standings at Lawrence Tech University’s Shootout at Stonehedge. And playing the key role for SXU was sophomore Taylor Thompson, whose two-day score of 158 at Stonehedge Golf Club in Augusta, Mich., was good enough to claim the individual championship. Thompson shot six strokes lower on Day 2, winding up that 18-hole round with a 76. That helped the Cougars fire a cumulative 337, which was only four shots off the pace set by the triumphant host school. Seventeen strokes separated the squads after the first day as SXU carded a 692 for the tournament, compared to Lawrence Tech’s 671. Thompson recorded the only sub-80 round for any golfer on either day and joined freshman teammate Hannah Cruz (173; 88-85) as a member the all-tourney team. Cruz took fifth. “Taylor and Hannah didn’t have their ‘A’ games [on Friday], but it was good enough for a couple of top-seven finishes in the first round,” Cougars coach Mike Mandakas said. “Taylor played great [Saturday] on a tough course to win another tournament. I’m very proud of the girls as we brought home our first-ever team trophy, [hopefully] with many more to come.” Also landing in the top 10 for SXU was freshman Hunter Schultz, who was ninth with a 180 (94-86). Sophomore Katie Reno (181; 91-90) tied for 11th place in the field. The Cougars return to action in the two-day Bethel College Invitational at Blackthorn Golf Club in South Bend, Ind., on Friday, April 17.

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The Cougars men were also at Stonehedge last weekend and two of them, sophomores Robert Lively and Kyle Yaeger, placed among the top five to earn all-tournament recognition. Lively was runner-up after carding 73s on both days to finish at 146, just one shot in arrears of champion Sebastian Sundell of the University of Northwestern Ohio. Yaeger, who moved up 10 positions from Friday, was two places behind Lively in a tie for that spot after firing rounds of 75 and 73 for a 148 total. As a team SXU amassed a 607 score (302305) to trail only Northwestern Ohio (605; 294-311) in the final standings. The Cougars’ other contributors were junior Zack Trent (154; 74-80) and freshman Michael Perez (159; 80-79), who wound up tied for 19th and 29th, respectively. “The men played great through wind and snow to finish only two shots back,” Mandakas said. “Bob and Kyle played very well to finish on the all-tournament team.” SXU returns to the course today at Balmoral Woods Country Club in Crete, site of Olivet Nazarene University’s one-day spring invitational. After being limited to just three hits and falling by a 2-1 score in the opening game, the No. 4-ranked Cougars bounced back in a big way on Saturday by belting 11 hits — including three homers and two doubles — to capture a 15-1 victory in five innings and earn a doubleheader split with Grand View (Iowa) University in Des Moines.

walked no one and whiffed three. Brown was staked to a 2-0 lead in the first inning with Hainlen providing the team’s one RBI with a squeeze bunt. Graffeo poked a pair of RBI singles to account for SXU’s remaining markers.

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SXU (24-3-1) scored in every inning of Game 2 with homers coming from junior Rebeka Ferguson, sophomore Savannah Kinsella and senior Amanda Hainlen. The loss to the Vikings ended a 13-game win streak for the Cougars, who have now won 14 of their last 15 contests dating back to March 13. Junior Nicole Nonnemacher (11-2) suffered the pitching defeat despite striking out seven, walking no one and surrendering just three hits. Junior Jessica Arebalo put SXU ahead 1-0 with a solo homer to open the second inning, but Grand View tied the score in the bottom of the fourth with a round-tripper of its own. That tie remained in place until the seventh when a leadoff triple set up the hosts’ deciding run, which tallied on a fielder’s choice. Sophomore Callie Brown (12-1) moved into the team lead for victories by throwing all five frames of Game 2. Arebalo’s two-run double highlighted a three-run first inning for the Cougars, who duplicated that output in their next plate appearance as Kinsella and Hainlen both collected RBI. Ferguson later added a solo homer, Kinsella smashed a two-run dinger and Hainlen put an exclamation point on the triumph with her three-run shot in the fifth. *** Hainlen’s blast on Saturday continued a going-deep trend that had begun the day before when she homered twice in Game 2 to help the Cougars complete an 8-0, 7-0 sweep against. William Penn University. Hainlen totaled three RBI while Ferguson, Kinsella, Arebalo and senior Katie Sears all had one. That was more than enough cushion for Brown, who tossed a four-hitter with three strikeouts and no walks while registering her fifth shutout of the spring. Nonnemacher was the Game 1 victor after fanning 12 and allowing just one hit and a walk. The whitewash was her sixth of the year. Backing Nonnemacher offensively were senior Shannon Lauret (three-run homer), sophomore Franchesca Graffeo (RBI double), Kinsella (RBI double) and Arebalo (RBI double). *** Ferguson went 3-for-8 with a home run, two runs scored and two RBI on the day as the Cougars took both ends of a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader from visiting Purdue University-North Central, 7-0 and 4-1, last Tuesday afternoon at SXU Softball Field. Nonnemacher racked up 15 strikeouts — one of which was the 700th of her collegiate career — and gave up only one hit and one walk. Ferguson’s two-run round-tripper was part of a four-run fourth that put the Cougars ahead 5-0. Sophomore Kasey Kanaga (RBI single) and Arebalo (two-run double) were other offensive notables for SXU. Brown logged the Game 2 win, which was the Cougars’ sixth straight without a defeat in conference play. She scattered seven hits,

Walsh and Mike Rizzo, which were interspersed with a couple of outs. *** Three multiple-run innings were part of the Mustangs’ output against Agricultural Science. The biggest of those was an eight-run onslaught in the fifth that halted the game via the mercy rule. Six Cyclones errors paved the way for Evergreen’s 13-0 romp, but the locals also did their part by smacking nine hits. Walsh (three RBI) and McClarin both had a pair of them while Miller and Dan Smith each had one hit and drove in two teammates. Brian Pall’s double accounted for another RBI. Also of note was Martin’s three walks. That offensive handiwork made it easy for Connor McKeever to pocket a pitching victory. He did so by working 3 1/3 innings and allowing only two hits. *** The Mustangs’ bats pretty much stayed silent against H-F, however. Three of their five safeties were bunched together in the third, but that still only led to one run. JR Wazio’s sacrifice fly plated it. Miller, Walsh and Brennan Quick provided the hits and Martin induced another free pass in that stanza. He stroked Evergreen’s other two hits as well. Will Doran absorbed the pitching loss, but no one could slow the Vikings, who tallied five runs in the first, seven in the third and scored once in two other plate appearances. Their major-damage inning was propelled by three doubles, two singles, two walks and a hit batsman. Two doubles, four bases-on-balls and a Mustangs error were all ingredients in H-F’s five-run barrage.

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Managing just six hits on the day, the Cougars dropped both games of a CCAC doubleheader against Robert Morris University Saturday afternoon at Richard R. Ferrell Field. SXU (6-20, 4-14) lost the opener 4-3 after giving up the go-ahead run to the Eagles in the top of the seventh and then mustered only one hit while getting blanked 11-0 in the nightcap. Juniors Jim Augle and Alec Barnhart each had two hits on the day for the Cougars and the latter tallied two of their three runs. Sophomore Bryan Polak’s single that chased in Barnhart gave the Cougars a 1-0 edge in the bottom of the first and then sophomore Ryan Pellack responded to a Robert Morris rally by pulling SXU even at 2-all in the fifth. Pellack tripled and eventually went home with the tying run. Barnhart’s two-out triple led to a run in the sixth as he crossed the plate on an Eagles throwing error. That offset a Robert Morris marker in the top of that same stanza. But the Cougars were unable to answer one more Eagles score as Augle was stranded at second in the bottom of the seventh. Freshman Erik Eggert (0-3) took the loss in relief of sophomore Jeremy Dryier, who had pitched the first six innings on a yield of four hits and three free passes. The Shepard alumnus struck out nine. Augle had the Cougars’ only hit of Game 2. Freshman left-hander Matt McKenzie (1-3) took the loss on the mound after surviving just 1 1/3 innings. *** Despite a good outing by Barnhart (three hits, one RBI, one run), the Cougars fell short of Robert Morris in a CCAC matchup on Friday in Bensenville. The Eagles never trailed as they locked up a 6-3 win. SXU also got a pair of doubles and an RBI from Augle, but it didn’t score until the fifth, by which time it was chasing a 3-0 deficit. Augle (double) and Pellack (groundout) had RBI, but the momentum was short-lived as Robert Morris retaliated with a three-spot a half-inning later. Tyler Hebel, who pitched the first five frames, got tagged with the loss. He allowed six hits and five earned runs. Kyle Sabie (three strikeouts, three hits) was effective in relief over the last three stanzas. *** Offense was also lacking for the Cougars last Monday as they were held to five hits and lost the finale of a series with Roosevelt University. The Lakers triumphed 8-1 at Richard R. Ferrell Field to complete a three-game sweep of SXU. Pellack and Polak both had a couple hits for the Cougars, who were within 2-1 after Roosevelt’s hurler uncorked a wild pitch in the second inning, but that was to be the extent of the locals’ productivity. Dan Wetzel (0-5) suffered yet another setback while pitching somewhat effectively as he fanned six.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.ROBERTO CUEVAS, MARIA CUEVAS A/K/A MARIS CUEVAS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., COURTYARD TOWNHOMES OF PALOS HILLS TOWN HOME OWNERS ASSN. NFP INC., CITY OF CHICAGO Defendants 13 CH 023573 7954 W. 108TH STREET UNIT G 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 February 18, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 20, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7954 W. 108TH STREET UNIT G, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-300-069, Property Index No. (23-13-300-012 underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-24942. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-24942 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 023573 TJSC#: 35-3468 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. I650855

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CYNTHIA A. SHLAUSTAS, NOTTINGHAM MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants 14 CH 5431 9832 NOTTINGHAM AVENUE UNIT 2 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9832 NOTTINGHAM AVENUE UNIT 2, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-07-112-047-1002. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $105,666.31. 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 twentyfour (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) 4536960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois. com.. Please refer to file number F14030284. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the Mortgagee s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. 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. F14030284 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 5431 TJSC#: 35-2745 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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Continued from page 1 first-inning walks. But before the Spartans blinked, Sandburg freshman Brandon Comia went deep in the bottom of the stanza and the hosts pulled into a tie. “For not playing for over a week, we came out of the gate hard, but we had to work hard to get our three runs,” Gerny said. “It was kind of deflating for our team to give it all back with one swing.” And Oak Lawn never did regain momentum, largely because of Eagles reliever Marco Babic, who entered the contest early and limited the Spartans to three hits the rest of the way while striking out five. Beard had another hit in the fourth, but neither that single nor one by John Roberts generated anything for Oak Lawn. In addition, a baserunner was thrown out at second in the fourth inning when the Spartans failed to properly execute a bunt-and-run play. “We’re still trying to figure out some things and trying to get their baseball IQ higher,” Gerny said. Mt. Carmel Oak Lawn

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The Caravan brought an end to the Spartans’ 2014 campaign in the playoffs and they again found a way to demoralize Oak Lawn. Called “probably the strongest team I’ve seen in terms of sheer physical strength” by Gerny, Mt. Carmel lived up to its billing last Tuesday as it scored in five of six plate appearances. A Spartans error figured in the Caravan’s initial round of noisemaking, then the latter added another deuce in the second inning. Oak Lawn got on the board in its half of the third when Patrick Slattery doubled and Boo Quillin tripled, but that pretty much marked the full extent of the Spartans’ production. Oak Lawn batters struck out 11 times. “We don’t put enough pressure on teams; we put it on ourselves,” Gerny said. “It seems like guys are playing so tight. If we get stronger mentally, we can play with these teams, [but] we’re at a point where we’re making too many mistakes.” He wasn’t only referring to the Spartans’ sketchy offense, which featured a team batting average below .200 heading into the current week. Gerny pointed out that while Oak Lawn’s foes had been guilty of only three errors his own club had kicked it around 22 times. Those mishaps were most evident in Saturday’s loss to Rice, which capitalized on three Spartans errors to tally four times in its first at-bat. But Oak Lawn also unintentionally aided LincolnWay North’s seven-run second inning on Wednesday night with another error and three walks, which were mixed with four hits — two of them doubles — to fuel the uprising. “We came out flat against Lincoln-Way North and Brother Rice,” Gerny said. “We’ve got to play with more pride. I think they’ll come around — we have pieces in place for a quick turnaround. “[But] we’ve got to get out of that first inning [unscathed]. It kind of changes the attitude in the dugout [when you don’t]. The momentum is gone and the thing you want to avoid creeps back.” Lincoln-Way North Oak Lawn

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Matt Witkowski pitched three-plus innings for the Spartans against Mt. Carmel, but Gerny wanted to give him additional work so the senior got called on again Wednesday night. The nightmarish second stanza prevented him from enjoying a bounce-back performance, however.

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Oak Lawn finished with only five hits but had multiple scoring opportunities. The lone one that paid off was in the top of the first as Beard’s single chased in Quillin, who had walked and advanced to second on a passed ball. One inning later Slattery’s double was wasted as a Spartans runner got picked off. Oak Lawn placed two men on base in both the fourth and fifth frames but came away empty. A double play shortcircuited the first of those budding rallies. Brother Rice Oak Lawn

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On Saturday both the Crusaders and Spartans honored Conner Lowry, a Rice grad who lost his life in combat. The two teams played in front of about 150 people and raised funds for Wounded Warrior, a program offering support to military personnel who have been injured in action and their families. But while the cause was right, only Brother Rice was in a baseball sense. Gerny called the game “ugly right from the start,” and from Oak Lawn’s perspective it was. Besides assisting the Crusaders’ opening volley with their aforementioned three errors, the Spartans also allowed two runs in each of Rice’s next two at-bats to slide into an inescapable 8-0 hole. Michael Massey led the Crusaders’ 13hit assault with three, but Danny Paluch and Andrew Dyke both chipped in with two. The trio combined to score eight runs and Paluch and Dyke provided three RBI between them. Supplying one hit and two RBI apiece were Mike Schalasky, Colin Shea and Jack Guzak. Rice pitcher Adrian Gonzalez got the win after tossing three innings of hitless ball and striking out two. Roberts’ fourth-inning single was Oak Lawn’s only hit of the day, but the Spartans picked up their lone marker one frame later on Quillin’s groundout that followed a free pass, hit batsman and fielder’s choice. Billy Dunne took the loss, but he and Rodrigo Zavala were charged with just three earned runs in all. Brother Rice Lyons Twp.

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The demolition of Oak Lawn capped a perfect week for the Crusaders (8-1), who began their run of excellence with a triumph over the Lions last Monday in Chicago. That contest was similar to the one versus the Spartans in that Rice had removed all the suspense by the third inning. It was ahead 7-0 at that point courtesy of two RBI each from Dyke (two singles), Paluch (single) and Ryan Kutt (single). Schalasky knocked in one run with his hit. Dyke (double) and Kutt (groundout) delivered additional RBI in the fifth, one stanza after Jake Ridgway stroked a runscoring hit. In four of the Crusaders’ five plate appearances a walk put the first baserunner aboard. Two of those free passes were issued after a pair of outs had been registered. "The Lyons Township game was great because we faced their ace and had good, competitive at-bats," Rice coach John McCarthy said. "Our coaching staff has done a great job of getting guys ready to hit, top to bottom. Any time you can get a lot of guys to contribute in a given week is great [because] it keeps everyone involved." Schalasky pocketed his second victory on the hill with a five-inning effort that included six strikeouts, no bases-on-balls and just one hit. Lyons totaled three hits on the day. Brother Rice 9 Lane Tech 2

The Indians were no match for the Crusaders either when the teams met last Wednesday. Any hopes Lane Tech had of dispatching Rice died when the latter erupted for five runs in its half of the fourth, a surge fueled by five hits, including doubles from Schalasky (RBI) and Ridgway. Dyke (two-run single), Massey (RBI single) and Ryan King (RBI single) also contributed to the uprising. The Crusaders stole three bases as well in the inning. Ridgway, King, Kutt and Schalasky all had earlier run-producing hits. That was more than enough support for pitcher Jack Nelligan, who improved to 3-0 with his third strong performance. This time the junior's six-inning stint consisted of 10 strikeouts, no walks and five scattered hits. Reliever Tom Przekwas fanned two of the batters he faced in the seventh. "Jack has been fantastic," McCarthy said. "He's got a bulldog type mentality — when he starts the game, he wants to finish it. He's been a very pleasant surprise. "He pounds the zone, works quick and throws a lot of strikes. He works the low part of the strike zone and gets a lot of ground balls." And that, according to McCarthy, keeps the Crusaders sharp defensively. "When you don't work quickly, it almost always leads to errors," he said. "Whenever an inning goes fast, the defense stays on its toes. If an inning ends in seven or eight pitches, it forces the [opposing] offense to backpedal a little bit." Brother Rice Hinsdale Central

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Also coming up short against the Crusaders were the Red Devils last Thursday. Hinsdale Central scored first, but its second-inning tally was buried beneath Rice’s five-run response in its ensuing at-bat. Back-to-back homers by Kutt and Schalasky triggered the Crusaders’ outburst, but their remaining runs were all driven in without benefit of a hit: Max Hughes drew a bases-loaded free pass, Massey lofted a sacrifice fly and Paluch hit a fielder’s choice. McCarthy has been particularly pleased thus far with Schalasky and Kutt. "Mike's been the catalyst for us [by] hitting everything in the middle of the order," McCarthy said. "He's been one of the best hitters in the state in the early part of the season. Ryan's been in the cleanup role and it's nice to see him really drive the ball." Rice’s edge eventually grew to 8-1 as Ridgway (fielder’s choice) and Hughes (single) had RBI in the third and Ridgway came through again in the fifth with a clutch single. Then it was Hughes’ turn to go deep in the sixth, a blow that ushered in another three-run rally. Kutt and Schalasky followed later with RBI doubles. Kutt was also the winning pitcher after holding the Red Devils to four hits over five innings. He whiffed four and did not give up any walks. "I was happy with the way we played last week," McCarthy said. "Good things are going to happen [when we execute correctly]. It's definitely nice to get wins, but we're not judging ourselves only by that. "[The season is] a marathon and we're trying to treat it like a marathon. We want to make sure we're not missing any of the little things and to be a team where we're tough to beat every day." The Crusaders went to Louisville this week for a spring-break tournament.

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BROTHER RICE 10, LYONS TWP. 4 Lyons Twp. 000 103 -- 4 Brother Rice 142 12x -- 10 Brother Rice 2B: Dyke. RBI: Dyke 3, Kutt 3, Paluch 2, Ridgway, Schalasky. WP: Schalasky (2-0). BROTHER RICE 9, LANE TECH 2 Lane Tech 000 200 0 -- 2 Brother Rice 013 500 x -- 9 Brother Rice 2B: Schalasky. RBI: Dyke 2, King 2, Schalasky 2, Kutt, Massey, Ridgway. WP: Nelligan (3-0). BRO. RICE 11, HINSDALE CENT. 5 Hinsdale Central 010 003 1 -- 5 Brother Rice 052 013 x -- 11 Brother Rice 2B: Kutt, Schalasky. HR: Hughes, Kutt, Schalasky. RBI: Hughes 3, Kutt 2, Ridgway 2, Schalasky 2, Massey, Paluch. WP: Kutt (2-1). BROTHER RICE 12, OAK LAWN 1 Brother Rice 422 04 -- 12 Oak Lawn 000 01 -- 1 Brother Rice RBI: Guzak 2, Paluch 2, Schalasky 2, Shea 2, Dyke. WP: Gonzalez (1-0). Oak Lawn RBI: Quillin. LP: Dunne (0-1). CHI. CHRIST.3, WALT. CHRISTIAN 2 Walther Christian 002 000 0 -- 2 Chicago Christian 000 201 x -- 3 Chicago Christian 2B: Frieling 2, Wolterink. RBI: Frieling 3. WP: Edgar (1-0). CHI. CHRIST. 10, WALT. CHRIST. 0 Chicago Christian 101 116 -- 10 Walther Christian 000 000 -- 0 Chicago Christian 2B: Bulthuis, Clark, Frieling. 3B: Clark. HR: Bolhuis, DeVries. RBI: McCarthy 3, DeVries 2, Bolhuis, Vos. WP: Vos (4-0). CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 7, LISLE 4 Chicago Christian 011 410 0 -- 7 Lisle 300 000 1 -- 4 Chicago Christian 2B: Bulthuis. RBI: Vos 2, Bulthuis, McCarthy, Schoenle. WP: Schoenle (3-0). CHI. CHRIST. 4, UNIV. HIGH 0 Chicago Christian 000 040 0 -- 4 University High 000 000 0 -- 0 Chicago Christian RBI: Clark 2, Vos. WP: Wolterink (2-0). EP 4, RIVERSIDE-BROOKFIELD 0 R-B 000 000 0 -- 0 Evergreen Park 000 004 x -- 4 Evergreen Park 2B: Rizzo, Walsh, Wazio. 3B: Miller. RBI: Miller 2, Rizzo, Walsh. WP: Moran (1-0). HOMEWOOD-FLOSS. 14, EP 1 H-F 517 10 -- 14 Evergreen Park 001 00 -- 1 Evergreen Park RBI: Wazio. LP: Doran (0-1). EP 13, AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE 0 Evergreen Park 003 28 -- 13 Agricultural Science 000 00 -- 0 Evergreen Park 2B: Pall, Piet, Smith. RBI: Walsh 3, McClarin 2, Miller 2, Smith 2, Pall. WP: McKeever (1-0). PROVIDENCE CATH. 1, MARIST 0 Marist 000 000 0 -- 0 Providence 000 001 x -- 1 Marist 2B: Meehan. LP: Kairis (0-1). MT. CARMEL 10, OAK LAWN 1 Oak Lawn 001 000 0 -- 1 Mt. Carmel 220 321 x -- 10 Oak Lawn 2B: Slattery. 3B: Quillin. RBI: Quillin. LP: Witkowski (0-1). LINC.-WAY NORTH 11, OAK LAWN 1 Oak Lawn 100 000 -- 1 Lincoln-Way North 271 001 -- 11 Oak Lawn 2B: Slattery. RBI: Beard. LP: Witkowski (0-2). SANDBURG 7, OAK LAWN 3 Oak Lawn 300 000 0 -- 3 Sandburg 303 100 x -- 7 Oak Lawn 2B: Beard. RBI: Beard 2. LP: Georgelos (0-1). Sandburg HR: Domia. RBI: Domia 3, Dziakowicz 2. WP: Babic (1-0). RICHARDS 8, HARLAN 7 Harlan 004 030 -- 7 Richards 204 011 -- 8 Richards 2B: Castro, Petrusevski, Willett. RBI: Mejia 2, Spyrnal 2, Castro, Petrusevski, Smith. WP: Renken (1-0).

SANDBURG 3, RICHARDS 0 Richards 000 000 0 -- 0 Sandburg 002 010 x -- 3 Richards 2B: Zeschke. LP: Smith (1-0). Sandburg WP: Tablerion (1-0). RICHARDS 6, TINLEY PARK 5 Richards 030 020 0 -- 6 Tinley Park 030 002 0 -- 5 Richards 2B: Castro, Renken, Spyrnal. 3B: Zeschke. RBI: Castro 2, Spyrnal 2, Mejia, Zeschke. WP: Mejia (2-0). MT. CARMEL 8, RICHARDS 0 Richards 000 000 0 -- 0 Mt. Carmel 150 011 x -- 8 Richards LP: Renken (1-1). SHEPARD 5, STAGG 1 Stagg 100 000 0 -- 1 Shepard 220 010 x -- 5 Stagg RBI: Glaza. LP: Miranda (0-1). Shepard 2B: Peterka. RBI: Peterka 2, Gorski, Marinec. WP: Gregory (2-0). DE LA SALLE 6, SHEPARD 5 Shepard 102 010 1 -- 5 De La Salle 103 011 x -- 6 Shepard 2B: Gregory, Horbach, Longfield. RBI: Horbach 3, Longfield 2. LP: Horbach (0-1). SHEPARD 8, BLOOM TWP. 0 Bloom Twp. 000 000 0 -- 0 Shepard 000 350 x -- 8 Shepard 2B: Carberry, Haxel. RBI: Bray 2, Carberry, Gregory, Haxel, Marinec, Peterka. WP: Carberry (1-0). SHEPARD 11, THORNWOOD 0 Shepard (10)01 00 -- 11 Thornwood 000 00 -- 0 Shepard 2B: Gorski, Horbach, Marinec, Mundo, Peterka. HR: Longfield, Peterka. RBI: Peterka 5, Horbach 2, Longfield 2, Gorski, Marinec. WP: Smith (1-0). THORNWOOD 15, SHEPARD 12 Shepard 111 144 0 -- 12 Thornwood 301 515 x -- 15 Shepard 2B: Gregory 2, Horbach, Marinec, Peterka. RBI: Gorski 2, Gregory 2, Horbach 2, Doolan, Marinec, Mundo, Peterka. LP: Haxel (0-1). STAGG 5, MARIAN CATHOLIC 1 Marian Catholic 001 000 0 -- 1 Stagg 000 050 x -- 5 Stagg RBI: Stratinsky 2, Bibbiano, Nowak, Spencer. WP: Bibbiano (2-0). STAGG 13, EISENHOWER 3 Eisenhower 201 000 0 -- 3 Stagg 142 123 -- 13 Stagg 2B: Bibbiano, Kopca, Nowak, Spencer. 3B: Nowak. RBI: Bibbiano 4, Glaza 2, Miranda 2, Spencer 2, Downs, Kopca, Nowak. WP: Van Nieuwenhuyse (1-0). LEMONT 5, STAGG 2 Stagg 001 001 0 -- 2 Lemont 001 031 x -- 5 Stagg RBI: Greer, Stratinsky. LP: Downs (0-1). LINC.-WAY CENT. 3, ST. LAUR. 0 St. Laurence 000 000 0 -- 0 Lincoln-Way Central 200 100 x -- 3 St. Laurence 2B: Farrell. LP: J. Burnette (0-1). ST. LAURENCE 12, HARLAN 4 Harlan 000 210 1 -- 4 St. Laurence 710 400 x -- 12 St. Laurence 2B: Greco 3, Farrell 2, Aderman, S. Burnette, Lamb, Verta. RBI: Greco 6, Verta 2, Aderman, Cavanaugh, Chimera, Farrell. WP: Robles (1-0). ST. LAURENCE 12, BROOKS PREP 1 Brooks Prep 001 00 -- 1 St. Laurence 270 3x -- 12 St. Laurence 3B: S. Burnette, Greco. RBI: Greco 3, Chimera 2, Aderman. WP: Farrell (1-0). ST. LAURENCE 12, HOLY TRIN. 0 Holy Trinity 000 00 -- 0 St. Laurence 372 0x -- 12 St. Laurence 2B: Aderman, Farrell. HR: S. Burnette. RBI: Aderman 4, S. Burnette 4, Farrell 2, Greco. WP: Greco (2-0).

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Continued from page 1 “probably played as well as they could play on Monday. They didn’t do anything to beat themselves.” But because it got saddled with a loss anyway Walther might have been dealing with a bit of shaken confidence. Whatever the reason the Broncos squad that hosted Christian on Tuesday was far more easily vanquished. The Knights scored a run in four of their first five at-bats and then closed out Walther with a six-run explosion in the sixth. DeVries (two-run) and Christian Bolhuis both homered to highlight the late rally. Pat McCarthy delivered two singles and a total of three RBI on the day, winning pitcher Dan Vos knocked in another run with a hit and Ron Clark socked a triple that led to a score when the Broncos made an overthrow at the end of the play. On the mound Vos ran his record to 4-0 with a five-inning stint that included four strikeouts and just three hits allowed. Chicago Christian 7 Lisle 4 The Knights spotted the Lions three first-inning runs on Thursday at Plunkett Park in Elmhurst and didn’t erase that entire deficit until the fourth frame. That’s when Christian erupted for four markers to grab a 6-3 lead. “We saw a different [type of]

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Continued from page 3 7-4 last Wednesday. Undoubtedly being able to keep holding the upper hand versus the Thunderbolts was satisfying to everyone connected with the Eagles program, but the going definitely was tough early on. Andrew threatened to bust things wide open immediately as Tom Bushnell socked a three-run homer in the first. Bushnell’s clout was in the middle of a five-up, five-on sequence for the T’bolts, who also coaxed three walks from Sandburg starter Eric Nelson and stroked a single. Close to being removed at that point, Nelson escaped further damage and suddenly became the man in control. He retired 12 batters in a row and gave the Eagles a chance to gain their footing. Danny Diziadkowiec helped them do so right away as he smacked a two-run double in the Sandburg

pitcher every day and we didn’t really settle in and [consistently] have great at-bats,” Brauer said. “We did struggle offensively [at times], but we did a nice job of chipping away [against Lisle].” The Knights’ uprising in the fourth featured RBI from Adam Schoenle (sacrifice fly), Jacob Bulthuis (double), Vos (single) and McCarthy (single). Vos had lofted a sacrifice fly one inning earlier while Christian’s other two runs in the game came courtesy of Lions miscues. Schoenle relieved Bolhuis in the first stanza and was credited with pitching seven full innings. Schoenle fanned nine, surrendered three hits, walked two and needed only 83 pitches to collect his third victory of the spring. “That was the best he’s thrown for us since he’s been at Chicago Christian,” Brauer said of Schoenle. “He really threw strong.” Chicago Christian University High

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Strong too was the performance put on by Wolterink Saturday versus the Maroons, who whiffed 10 times against him over five innings. Bolhuis and Edgar each registered one strikeout in a one-inning relief stint. But while the Knights’ pitching was top-notch, their batting languished. Not until the fifth did Christian break through, and even then it got a boost from a University error that let the initial run cross the plate. Clark smacked a two-out, two-run single and Vos portion of the first. Jim Roche added an RBI double, and once they were back on even ground the Eagles gradually imposed their will. Roche put Sandburg ahead 5-3 in the fourth with his two-run single and freshman Brandon Comia followed with an RBI double. That latter hit proved critical as it provided the Eagles with enough cushion to withstand Andrew’s minor disturbance in the fifth. Nelson gave up only two hits over his last five innings on the hill and finished with six strikeouts. Reliever Trevor Faille held Andrew in check in the seventh. Along with Roche, Sandburg also received a pair of hits from Nick Kuchel. Sandburg 4 Reavis 3 Ben Kociper was the Eagles’ hero on Friday as his two-run single in the sixth inning on an 0-2 pitch gave them the boost

they needed to slip past Rams. Kociper had two hits on the day. Faille worked three innings to garner the pitching win. During his stint Reavis did not get any base hits and drew only one walk. The Rams also hurt themselves a bit in the field, although not as badly as they did in an earlier matchup with Sandburg’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue neighbor Stagg, which took advantage of seven Reavis errors by combining those with 17 hits to obliterate the Burbank school that day. Here the Rams gave the Eagles help on just one occasion, but in a one-run game that was still too much. Sandburg’s initial tally resulted from a balk, which happened after Jack Wolfe was hit by a pitch and then advanced to both second and third on a couple of wild pitches. In their other win of last week, the Eagles (6-1) slipped past St. Charles East on Saturday.

Community Sports News SOUTH SIDE SHOOTERS HAVE PLAYER OPENING

The South Side Shooters 5th-grade basketball team needs one player to complete its spring roster. Practices are held at Moraine Valley College and the Shooters compete in local tournaments. To schedule a tryout or for more information, contact Bill Finn at 508-0170 or coachfinn34@yahoo.com.

JUMP-SHOT SCHOOL COMING TO EVERGREEN

“In the Paint Basketball” will conduct a jumpshot school for players aged 8-14 Saturday and April 18 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Evergreen Fitness Center, 2700 W. 91st St. For more information, call Mike Robinson at (773) 257-7525 or visit the website at www.itphoops.com.

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had an RBI hit to complete the scoring in that inning. “The first 17 guys in the game got out — nine of ours and eight of theirs,” Brauer said. “It was definitely a slow start and they were one out away [in the fifth] from [us not] doing [much] damage.” Two meetings with Ridgewood, which finished second to Illiana Christian in the MSC in 2014, and one with Wheaton Academy were the key dates for the Knights this week. “In my mind this is a really big week — Wheaton Academy’s had our number lately so we’ll see how we compete,” Brauer said. “We’re not real focused on a conference championship; we’re more focused on the postseason, but Mondays and Tuesdays give you a good idea of where you’re at because you’re [usually] facing good pitching.” While everything has been smooth sailing thus far, Brauer admits there is one area that can be a concern for a good club under certain conditions. “It’s tough to make a lot of changes when you’re winning because you’ve kind of settled into a lineup,” he said. “So it’s a challenge to keep the entire roster happy [because] you can’t get 15 guys normal reps. You hope they enjoy being part of a successful team. “Winning doesn’t make all problems disappear. You can have problems, but we really do have a good mix of kids that play for the team.”

the Shriners of Illinois will co-host the 41st annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on June 20 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Eighty-eight of the state’s best football players will participate in the contest, which helps raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. Last year’s event raised over $23,000 that went directly to providing medical care for children at Shriners Hospital. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m., but the day’s festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with a Walk for LOVE event at the stadium. A postgame banquet will feature Alex Tanney, who competed in the 2006 game and now plays for the Tennessee Titans, as guest speaker. More information about scheduled events, along with rosters for both the East and West teams, can be found at www.ilshrinegame.com<http://www. ilshrinegame.com/>. Information can also be ontained by calling Eric Tjarks (217) 781-2400 or Matt Hawkins at (309) 665-0033.

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Seeing Red

Brother Rice right-side hitter Jack Burke winds up to hit the ball while standing under a photo of Wheaton legend Red Grange at Saturday’s Tiger Classic hosted by Wheaton-Warrenville South. The Crusaders lost 2522, 25-12 to Sandburg.

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AT REDHAWK INVITATIONAL GOLD FLIGHT ELK GROVE VILLAGE 25-25, MARIST 19-23 BENET ACADEMY 25-25, MARIST 13-20 MARIST 25-25, WAUBONSIE VALLEY 14-22

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BROTHER RICE 8, OAK FOREST 0 Brother Rice 203 300 0-- 8 Oak Forest 000 000 0 -- 0 Brother Rice 2B: Schalasky. HR: Dyke, Schalasky. RBI: Schalasky 4, Dyke 2, Kutt, Paluch. WP: Nelligan (2-0).

Pool B NAPERVILLE CENTRAL 25-25, OAK LAWN 13-15 OAK LAWN 25-25, ARGO 19-21

BROTHER RICE 6, NEW TRIER 2

Pool C SHEPARD 25-25, NOTRE DAME 16-21 LINCOLN-WAY CENTRAL 25-25, 19-15

Brother Rice 002 031 0 -- 6 New Trier 001 000 1 -- 2 Brother Rice 2B: Kutt, Schalasky. 3B: Massey. RBI: Schalasky 2, Dyke, Kutt, Paluch. WP: Kutt (1-1).

Pool D STAGG 25-22-15, WAUBONSIE VALLEY 23-25-12 EISENHOWER 26-25, STAGG 24-23

CHGO. CHRIST. 5, LINC-WAY EAST 2

Pool E MARIST 25-25, NILES NORTH 22-15 MARIST 25-25, MT. CARMEL 18-23

Lincoln-Way East 200 000 0 -- 2 Chicago Christian 023 000 x -- 5 Chicago Christian 2B: Frieling, Wolterink. RBI: Frieling 2, Clark, Edgar, Vos. WP: Bolhuis (2-0).

Pool F ELK GROVE VILLAGE 25-25, ST. LAURENCE 16-12 PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC 25-26, ST. LAURENCE 19-24

CHI. CHRIST. 11, ROCK. CHRIST. 6 Rockford Christian 500 010 0 -- 6 Chicago Christian 203 042 x -- 11 Chicago Christian 2B: Edgar 2, DeVries. RBI: Wolterink 3, Edgar 2, Bolhuis, DeVries, Vos. WP: Schoenle (2-0).

Pool G ST. CHARLES EAST 25-25, RICHARDS 23-18 LINCOLN-WAY NORTH 25-25, RICHARDS 17-22

BOYS’ WATER POLO

CHI. CHRIST. 14, REED-CUSTER 0 Reed-Custer 000 000 -- 0 Chicago Christian 112 (10)x -- 14 Chicago Christian 2B: Hill. 3B: Bolhuis. RBI: Hill 3, Vos 3, Bolhuis 2, DeVries, Frieling, McCarthy, Schoenle. WP: Vos (3-0).

BROTHER RICE 16, ST. PATRICK 9 Brother Rice (3-6, 1-4 MCAC): Matt Bachler 6 goals.

SHEPARD 4, HARLAN 3 Harlan 003 000 0 -- 3 Shepard 100 030 x -- 4 Shepard RBI: Gorski, Marinec, Peterka. WP: Mundo (1-0). STAGG 19, REAVIS 2 Stagg 5(10)1 03 -- 19 Reavis 100 01 -- 2 Stagg 2B: Downs, Egan, Kopca, C. Martinez, Miranda, Nowak, Stratinsky. RBI: Egan 2, C. Martinez 2, Spencer 2, Stratinsky 2, Bibbiano, Downs, Kopca, Miranda. WP: Gerzon (1-0).

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Lake View 000 00 -- 0 St. Laurence 353 0x -- 11 St. Laurence 3B: Rios. RBI: Greco 2, J. Burnette, Cummings, Finger, Riordan, Rios. WP: Heiden (1-0). ST. LAURENCE 14, PEORIA RICH.6 St. Laurence 431 105 0 -- 14 Peoria Richwoods 300 003 0 -- 6 St. Laurence 2B: Farrell. 3B: Farrell, Verta. RBI: Finger 3, Verta 3, Chimera 2, Farrell 2, Rios 2, Greco. WP: Greco (1-0).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD POSTILLION, ANITA NAMBO A/K/A ANITA POSTILLION, RICHARD V. POSTILLION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE RICHARD V. POSTILLION REVOCABLE TRUST, AMENDED AND RESTATED OCTOBER 30, 2013, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 017778 9712 S. 81ST COURT PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 25, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 23, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9712 S. 81ST COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-203-009. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-19836. 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. 1414-19836 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 017778 TJSC#: 35-4371 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. I650334

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDRZEJ MAKA, MATGORZATA MAKA, WOODLAND ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 10 CH 046908 8652 S. 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 21, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8652 S. 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-053-1002. 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 14-14-12676. 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. 14-14-12676 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 046908 TJSC#: 35-3503 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. I652061

Call 708-479-1704 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 SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-CB8 Plaintiff, -v.JAMES L. GOGGINS, ANGELIA F. GOGGINS, CAPITAL ONE BANK Defendants 09 CH 13148 12959 SOUTH MEADE AVENUE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12959 SOUTH MEADE AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-119-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $558,357.92. 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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-95985. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95985 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 13148 TJSC#: 35-4439 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . PIOTR GARUS; MARGARET GARUS A/K/A M A R G A R E T MARIA GARUS A/K/A MARGARET WICKOWSKI A / K / A MALGORZATA M. GARUS; WOODS EDGE H O M E O W N E R S ' ASSOCIATION; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A.; Defendants, 13 CH 21512 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 22, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 5, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-22-200-034-1082. Commonly known as 9197 North Road, Unit F, Palos Hills, Il 60465. 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1313137. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I651377

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR M E R R I L L LYNCH MORTGAGE INVESTORS TRUST; M O R T G A G E LOAN ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2 0 0 6 H E 1 ; P l a i n t i f f , v s . JOHN J. HOOKER; HEATHER A. MARLOWE AKA HEATHER A. HOOKER; FORD MOTOR CREDIT C O M P A N Y LLC; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) NA; ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC; CADLEROCK JOINT VENTURE II, LP AN OHIO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP AS ASSIGNEE OF CADLEWAY PROPERTIES INC. A TEXAS CORPORATION, ASSIGNEE OF FIFTH T H I R D BANK (CHICAG0) A MICHIGAN BANKING C O R P O R A T I O N AS SUCCESSOR TO OLD KENT BANK; S O U T H M O O R COUNTRY CLUB HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 19202 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 Monday, May 4, 2015 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 9430 Dunmurry Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 23-34-307-010-0000. 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 Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-028812 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I651354

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.RAMON B. BELICANO JR., ANNA L. DAVID, BANK OF AMERICA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK MIDWEST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, COLETTE HIGHLANDS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 002563 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD 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 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 8, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15611 SCOTSGLEN ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-17-406-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-10788. 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. 14-14-10788 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 002563 TJSC#: 35-5070 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. I651643

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. FirstSecure Bank and Trust Co., f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company, f/k/a First State Bank and Trust Company of Palos Hills, P l a i n t i f f , v s . FirstSecure Bank and Trust Co., t/u/t #4-450, Wealth E. One, Inc., an Illinois corporation, Woodcrest Owners Association, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, Village of Crestwood, Best-Vend Corp., an Illinois corporation, Unknown Owners and Non-Record C l a i m a n t s , D e f e n d a n t s . 14 CH 4657; Sheriff's No. 140880-001F. Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 6, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington Street, Chicago, IL, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: PIN: 28-04-401-054-0000. Address: 14001 Leonard Drive, Crestwood, IL 60465.Improvements: Multi-Unit apartment building.Sale shall be under the following terms: 25% down in certified funds or cashier's check, balance due in 24 hours by same.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and any prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Jonathan Koyn (45386), Plaintiff's Attorney, 1034 Sterling Ave., #8, Flossmoor, IL 60422, Tel. No. (708) 960-0487.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I651552

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BILAL RAFATI A/K/A BELAL A. RAFATI, SHAREEN RAFATI A/K/A SHIREEN M. RAFATI, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, NA F/K/A WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, GMAC, LLC, CITIBANK N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 7014 7503 HALESIA COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7503 HALESIA COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-203-0020000. The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1129183. 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. PA1129183 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 7014 TJSC#: 35-5362 I652272

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, Plaintiff V. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND/OR LEGATEES OF CHRISTNE A. FIGURA A/K/A CHRISTINE FIGURA, DECEASED; FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION; JULIE E. FOX, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHRISTNE A. FIGURA A/K/A CHRISTINE FIGURA, DECEASED; JEFFERY S. FIGURA; ANN MARIE FIGURA; ALBERT P. FIGURA; DAN S. FIGURA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS, Defendants Case No. 14 CH 4685 Calendar No. 60 Property Address: 5932 107TH PLACE CHICAGO RIDGE, IL 60415 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 14-071599 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on January 8, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 19, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 5932 107th Place, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Permanent Index No.: 24-17-420-026-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $98,615.61. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered â€œas is,â€ with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com. For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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Real Estate Property Listings For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, P l a i n t i f f V . LAUREN BLUETHNER; COUNTRY VIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; NOVASTAR MORTGAGE, INC.; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GUARANTEED RATE, INC.; NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, D e f e n d a n t s 14 CH 14370 Property Address: 7335 WEST 157TH STREET UNIT 3D ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC file # 14-072985 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on December 16, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on May 6, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 7335 West 157th Street, Unit 3D, Orland Park, IL 60462 Permanent Index No.: 2 7 - 1 3 - 4 0 8 - 0 4 1 - 1 0 1 2 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association's assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $141,483.40. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays o n l y . I650978

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS This Week The Bridge Teen Center programs • Pizza and Catchphrase – 4 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a fastpaced game of Catchphrase. After the game, students will enjoy free pizza. • Spring Break Bash: New York City Theme – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 10, the annual Spring Break Bash with a New York City theme. Students will enjoy street performers, the Sandburg Musical putting on a “Broadway” show, some delicious “street food”, cheesecake and more. • First Impressions – 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 14, a program with M&P Productions to help students create their own personal brand. • Made in China: Global Marketplace – 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 14 and 21, a program with Junior Achievement to show students where the products they use every day come from. • Luminous Hand Mandala – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 15, an art program to teach students how to create a beautiful drawing on black paper. • Florist for a Day – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 15, The Bridge Teen Center will host a program with Catherine’s Gardens to show students what it’s like to be a Florist. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500. • Time to Detox – 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16, a program to help parents balance all of the demands of raising a teen. Parents will then be walked through steps to detox and simplify their lives. This program is designed to help parents discover what is stealing their time and what changes can be made to get rid of unnecessary stress. Trader Joe’s of Orland Park will be at The Bridge to share tips with parents on detoxing their diets and how to make strides for holistic health. This free program is open to the community. For more information or to sign up call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Orland Theatre Troupe needs “Oklahoma!” men The Orland Park Theatre Troupe is looking for a few good men. Males age 15 and older are needed for the troupe’s production of “Oklahoma!” Several male principal roles are still available as well as a number of speaking supporting male roles. Prior theater experience is not required. Those interested should contact Producer/Director Frann Carnivele at 403-7275 as soon as possible to schedule an audition. Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons and Monday and Thursday evenings. Performances will be June 12-14 at the Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center.

Laughter Circle A monthly Laughter Circle meets at 6 p.m. this Sunday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter and all its beneﬁts to the Laughter Circle, which is a gathering of people who want to laugh—not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter! Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better. O’Brien is a registered nurse and an advanced certiﬁed Laughter Leader. O’Brien welcomes newcomers the laughter circle at any time. The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which O’Brien donates to The Center. Advance registration is appreciated. Call The Center at 361-3650.

15 and 22, from 5 to 6 p.m. The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make colorful ceramic owl sculptures for your home or yard on April 15 and to come back to glaze their creations on April 22. The class fee is $18 and includes all supplies and two kiln ﬁrings. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Upcoming Art classes in The Log Cabin The Log Cabin Center for the Arts offers new six-week sessions of art classes, beginning April 15 and 16, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Wednesday classes begin April 15, featuring Collage with April Schabes at 9:30 a.m., and Quilting with Denise Dulzo at 1 p.m. Evening Watercolor classes at 6:30 p.m. with Lenox Wallace are offered beginning Wednesday, April 15, for beginners and Thursday, April 16 for experienced painters. Watercolor painting is also offered with instructor Lois Hrejsa for both beginners and experienced painters on Thursdays at 1 p.m., in addition to a Drawing class at 9 a.m. Woodcarving classes are offered at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings with Arlene and Don Lesiak and on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. with Keith Miller. Collage, Drawing, and Watercolor classes last 2 1/2 hours each week and cost $110. Two hour Quilting and Woodcarving, classes cost $90 for six weeks. Students provide their own materials for most classes. Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. To register and to receive a supply list for a class, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org .

Vinyl Revival benefits Special Olympics Illinois The documentary film “Records Collecting Dust” kicks off international “Record Store Day” week at the Rock Island Public House, 13328 Olde Western Ave. in Blue Island, at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 16. Admission is free; donations will be accepted on behalf of Special Olympics Illinois to help fund programming. Record Store Day is April 18. The documentary – written and directed by San Diego-based musician and filmmaker Jason Blackmore – spotlights the vinyl record collections, origins, and holy grails of alternative music icons Jello Biafra, Chuck Dukowski, Keith Morris, John Reis, and more than 30 other underground music comrades. The Rock Bottom Brew Pub will convert its spacious Civil War era, flour mill/tap room into a makeshift theater for the evening while offering its full line of craft beers from around the Midwest region. For more information, visit www.fortherecordshop.com.

Meet the author of motherhood memoir at luncheon at The Center Melanie Holmes’ new book about womanhood will be featured at a luncheon on Tuesday, April 14, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Local author Melanie Holmes recently won the Global Media Award—Best Book of 2014 for her sociological memoir entitled “The Female Assumption: A Mother’s Story; Freeing Women from the View that Motherhood is a Mandate.” Holmes is determined to amplify the discussion of women’s lives with her book, which is dedicated to her daughter. She examines the question: What constitutes a fulﬁlled female experience? Melanie interviewed/polled 200

women across the U.S., and asks, “Does a woman have to be a mother in order to feel whole?” As the mother of three, two who are grown, she brings an important perspective to the discussion. Holmes advocates for the view that women are whole beings, no matter their path. The words we use with females matter very much. Join this important discussion about women’s history and how much women’s lives have evolved (and how much remains the same). Holmes will speak following a luncheon, which costs $18 and requires reservations. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

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very advanced tracking software program called “God’s Eye” that the Fast and Furious crew have to find for a secret government agency. In return, the government is going to let them use it to find Deckard before he gets to them first. Do you understand all that? If you do, that’s awesome. If you don’t, who cares because you don’t need too — the only thing that matters here is the action, which there is plenty of. There are a lot of fight scenes, all of which are good. It still has the car chases that we expect. Everything you expect from a Fast and the Furious movie we have here. Don’t be concerned with what you don’t know and just enjoy the ride. All the cast is back including Paul Walker (Brian), Vin Diesel (Dom), Letty (Michele Rodriguez), Tej (Ludacris), Roman (Tyrese Gibson), and Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson). The previous films were more of an ensemble, while this film tends to be the Vin Diesel show. This film does bring in some new faces: Kurt Russell (Mr. Nobody), Mose Jakande (Djimon Hounsou), and Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel).

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In a memorial of sorts, “Furious 7” ends with a wonderful tribute to Paul Walker, who ironically died in a car crash halfway through the filming of this movie. Before the closing montage of Walker’s appearances in the franchise, we get a tender moment of dialogue between Diesel and Walker. The whole film can be seen as a memorial for Paul and can get emotional for fans of both the series and the actor. It’s as if the fictional “Furious 7” knows that he’s gone. Endings are not to be spoiled, but here we end with Diesel narrating as the two lead cars go their separate directions. If “Furious 7” is the end to Fast and the Furious franchise like it should be, it’s a fitting end as two friends go their separate ways in both life and on screen. — Tony Pinto’s grade: A

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changes throughout the week. You’ll never know how good something is until you try it. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A surprise is in store that may open a door. Your partner or significant other might have some startling news or offer highly creative financial ideas. Remain broadminded and agree to test out some new methods in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A simple apology will yield significant results. Grease the wheels of social interactions by being prompt with explanations and quick to act contrite. Your advice may be sought; you’ll be considered a leader in the week ahead. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You may seem to others like the steady Freddy of your crowd. People will trust you to “know” and understand their problems, hopes and dreams as the week unfolds. You attract those who’ll support your ideals through thick and thin. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): New starts and processes may be implemented successfully. A

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companionship whenever you have a few spare moments in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): That mirror, mirror on the wall may ﬁnd you the fairest of them all. You’ll feel like a celebrity with all the extra attention you receive this week. People respond favorably to friendliness, so little effort is needed to make friends. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Let past conﬂicts drop by the wayside. As this week unfolds, you’ll work best when teamed with members of the opposite sex. Fun and relaxation might take some extra effort and planning but will be well worth it.

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Center Cinema “His Girl Friday” will be shown this at 6:30 p.m. this Friday as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Cary Grant plays a debonair newspaper editor who uses all his wiles to keep his ace reporter (Rosalind Russell) from getting married. A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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A full orchestra and the New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will bring to life Gilbert and Sullivan’s “The Mikado” at Moraine Valley Community College this Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. The production will be in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $30 for the general public and $25 for seniors and students. Tickets to “The Mikado” 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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