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Thursday, July 23, 2015

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PALOS HEIGHTS

Rain and damp can’t stall out car show

Palos Gardens annexation not city’s call: Straz By Jack Murray

Regional News Editor Unlike the mayor of Crestwood, Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz is under no fixed compulsion to annex Palos Gardens or any other unincorporated residential subdivisions located in between the two suburbs. Although he is not adverse to idea, either. News reported in a local daily newspaper that Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta seeks the annexation into his village of the Palos Gardens and Navajo Gardens sections east of Ridgeland Avenue roughly between 127th and 134th streets has caused “the city to receive many inquiries from residents there” about Palos Heights’ stance on the issue, Straz told the City Council Tuesday night. “We told them they should ask the village of Crestwood; it’s their officials who are the ones bringing this up,” he said. Palos Heights’ interests are involved or affected only to the extent that the city delivers and bills for water and sewer services to those areas, he added. “Twenty years ago they voted it down, a referendum to annex into Palos Heights” before he was elected mayor, Straz said of Palos Gardens voters. The area is located mostly north and east of Shepard High School. The school itself remains in unincorporated Cook County, having never been annexed into Palos Heights, he later noted after the meeting. So to the council and anyone watching on Channel 4 on TV, Straz reiterated that residents can stop calling City Hall about the matter because “Palos Heights is not in any way involved.” It would take approval by homeowners voting in a referendum for any unincorporated area to be annexed, in any case, he told The Regional. “And many of them don’t want it.” A few years ago, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a policy to encourage

NEWS & COMMENT

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Tastee-Freez, renamed Diane’s Place by owner Diane Goerg, provided a welcome backdrop and sweet port in the storm in the center of Palos Place for Palos Heights’ rainy 12th annual Classic Car Event last Thursday (top). Look for a new sign to soon replace the red letters of Tastee-Freez. Orland Park’s Ella Martin (left) and her brother Ben (right) wipe some of the rain off a 1972 Nova SS owned by their grandfather, Dennis Wokurka, during the event held along Harlem Avenue. It was one of the wettest car shows ever, but although attendance was down, thousands still walked Harlem Avenue to look at the hundreds of cars on display. For more, see Page 2.

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Public notice comes too late for Orland neighbors They failed to received timely notice in mail of hearing that OK’d plan to pave over pond By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

A handful of Orland Park residents demanded to be heard—and were heard--Monday night, after village trustees told them that a Plan Commission hearing held July 14 they were not aware of will not be rescheduled. About 10 men and women who live in townhomes immediately behind Joe Rizza Acura and Porsche, 8130-50 W. 159th St., attended Monday’s meeting of the Village Board’s Development Services, Planning and Engineering Committee and voiced a number of concerns about the dealership’s planned expansion on its own property. Their first complaint was that they were not notified of the Plan Commission meeting, as required by law. Orland Park Development Services Director Karie Friling responded by saying that village staff mailed the required notices on June 29, meeting the legal requirement, but that the U.S. Postal Service apparently failed to deliver the notices in a timely fashion. The notices were not received until a day after the hearing, according to Jim Devlin, who was there with a number of his neighbors from the 15700

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block of South Deerfield Court. “In our opinion, the public hearing did not take place,” Devlin said, saying neighbors needed more time to examine Rizza’s plans to expand their parking area by capping their open-air detention pond and paving over it with asphalt. No members of the public spoke at the July 14 meeting, and the Plan Commission approved Rizza’s plans, with conditions, on a 4-0 vote. The plan also includes enlarging two buildings on the site. No specific timeline was given for the plan, but Friling and village trustees emphasized it would not be done soon, and it would be done in phases. As did several of his neighbors at Monday night’s committee meeting, Devlin voiced complaints about noise and light pollution he said comes from the dealership, as well as what several said are safety issues relating to theft of autos and parts at the site. “We’re already getting a lot of noise from this dealership,” Devlin said. “Three o’clock in the morning, a truck pulls in and unloads cars every day. Car alarms are going off all day long. Retired Photo by Tim Hadac people live here and have to listen to that all day. Orland Park resident Roger Gecan stands next to a newly planted surveyor’s stake at the south end of Deerfield Court, near its border with Joe Rizza Acura and Porsche. A Rizza official offered to lead a private walking tour of

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The Regional News

Wettest car show ever still a hit

Photo by John Hanley

Mother daughter team of Dena Geiger and Lisa McGrenera pose in front of a 1932 Packard. The duo sang the national anthem to start off the 12th annual Palos Heights Classic Car Event last Thursday.

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United Insurance Services Ltd. painted faces and gave plastic ponchos as rain gear at its tented booth outside the front of The Regional building.

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“Packard Pete” Tote took home a trophy for his 1932 16-cylinder Packard, only one of 10 made that year.

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Continued from Page 1 the annexation of unincorporated areas into neighboring municipalities to cut costs in the strained country budget of delivering sheriff’s police protection and other services to them. Palos Heights got a press release, Straz said, but little else in the way of any followup by Preckwinkle or the County Board to her proposal seeking the removal of unincorporated areas from the Cook County’s jurisdiction. Locally, she made a personal pitch for it when she addressed as guest speaker local municipal leaders, including Straz, and others in attendance at an annual dinner meeting of the Palos Orland Area League of Women Voters held each May at Midlothian Country Club. Although Straz disavowed any part in this trial balloon for annexation by Crestwood’s mayor in his published interview with the Chicago “Southland’s” premier daily columnist, he was amenable to give his opinions on the subject after the council meeting. Straz noted many Palos Gardens or Navajo Gardens residents like it just fine to remain unincorporated. Although they don’t save the costs of purchasing city vehicle stickers – Cook County has its own – they save on real estate taxes levied by a city or village. Palos Heights would derive no great sale tax benefit from annexation because the areas contain little commercial development beyond the businesses near Straz’s own CNB Bank workplace on the southeast corner of 127th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. And opinion among the owners of the bank’s business neighbors in that retail strip is mixed, he added. Annexation, however, would boost Palos Heights’ real estate tax revenues and its share of Illinois income tax revenues allotted by the state. But would it be a strain on city

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This expansion is just scaring people, because it’s all coming even closer, and we’re really worried about that.” Seconding the sentiment was Devlin’s neighbor, Janice Olszowska, who claimed that noise from the dealership can be heard as far north as 156th Street. “My biggest concern is noise,” she said. “These big car carriers pull up in the middle of the night and drop their ramps [to off-load autos], and when I say ‘drop their ramps,’ I mean this,” she said, slamming her hands down on the wooden lectern for effect. Another neighbor, Tina Musselman, said she has had to purchase “double black-out blinds” to keep Rizza’s high-intensity lights from penetrating the windows of her townhome. Devlin added that a land surveyor hired by Rizza put property-line stakes in grass “that is right next to where we park our cars…we’re losing a lot of land, that’s what it’s looking like.” Rizza Chief Financial Officer Dan McMillan noted that the survey indicated the true property line and that results indicated that the townhome development was technically encroaching on Rizza property, but repeatedly assured residents and the committee that the auto dealer is a good neighbor committed to addressing concerns and building an attractive, effective buffer between their property and the adjacent residential area.

During the meeting, in response to Devlin’s request, McMillan offered to lead a walking tour of the north end of the Rizza property to talk about exactly what the company plans to do. After the meeting, he answered questions and worked with residents to set a date for the informal walk around. Although the committee approved the Rizza proposal on a 3-0 vote, Trustee Daniel Calandriello told residents that the matter will stay off the full board’s consent agenda until all concerns are heard and addressed. While neighbor Roger Gecan, a retiree, acknowledged the noise and light issues, he said his biggest concern is Rizza’s plan to cap the detention pond, which Rizza and village officials say would maintain its effectiveness while giving the car dealer the extra storage space it needs. “I just don’t see how it’s feasible,” he said an hour after the meeting, as he took The Regional News on a walking tour of the border between Rizza and the townhome development. “Look at these sinkholes,” he said, gesturing at two holes that residents have filled in with stones and asphalt. “This shows you that the ground all around this detention pond is not stable. They can try to build anything they want here, but with the weight of the new pavement and all those cars, it’s going to sink. “When that happens, where will all the water drain to then?” he asked, expressing concern about that rainwater may start backing up into the townhome development.

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People used umbrellas and towels to cover themselves during one of the heavy downpours on Harlem.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Before the rains came, here is a panoramic view of classic cars and fans milling about in front of Golden Shoes.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A couple of mascots from Pop’s in Palos Heights danced to some of the oldies music and tried to drum up some business.

spending for the Palos Heights Police Department to replace the Cook County Sheriff’s Department as the patrol agency to provide police protection to Palos Gardens, Navajo Gardens, or both? Straz answered not at all; the city and its police would be able to handle it. Left unsaid was that new revenues annexation would generate would more than pay for any additional costs associated with having Palos Heights police serve and protect the Gardens areas. Crestwood planned a public meeting this week to further discuss Presta’s annexation bid, Straz ended. So with all the potential benefits for Palos Heights to be derived from winning any annexation war with Crestwood that Straz’s financial analysis on the cuff allowed, why is the city peacefully not pursing it? Straz can surely afford to be nonplussed and noncommittal on the annexation topic at this time. He and the city are sitting on a comfortable budget surplus, and he and the council have much more immediate fish to fry on the docket for coming agendas of the Palos Heights City Council. This city has a new Recreation Center approved by voters last November to build, a Harlem Avenue commercial destiny to guide, and while they’re at it plenty of ribbons at Diane’s Place formerly Tastee-Freez – Palos Heights and Palos Place ceremonially to cut. It is summer and the living is easy in Palos Heights. The city can afford to await events in Palos Gardens and Navajo Gardens. After all, in the long twilight struggle that is not brewing ahead, imagine if you were resident of either area which town you would pick to place your own home within by voting for annexation: Crestwood or Palos Heights? Or neither; remain unincorporated? To that question, Mayor Bob Straz seems very content — as he did on the vote to modernize the Rec. Center — to let The People decide this one, as well.

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The Regional News

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Gorman quits County Board Palos GOP’s Morrison most likely to succeed By Jack Murray

Regional News editor

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Let them eat cake – Ed McElroy received a cheesecake for his birthday celebration on Sunday.

‘Not 60, not 70, not 80…’ By Jeff Vorva

Reporter Editor “Hello, my name is Ed McElroy.’’ That’s how Oak Lawn’s Ed McElroy opened his remarks on Sunday at the Beverly Country Club. That line got plenty of yuks from the crowd. Hundreds came to honor the man – of course they knew who he was. But, famed country singer Johnny Cash used to say “Hello, I’m Johnny Cash” before his concerts so it’s not unheard of. The longtime veteran radio and TV man and public relations guru turned 90 on Monday but celebrated it with a large group of people on Sunday while adding “I’m not 60, not 70, not 80…” Friends and family gave speeches and Chicago Alderman Ed Burke presented McElroy with an honorary police badge. Here are a few photos from the event:

Palos Township Republican Committeman Sean Morrison is likely to be named to fill Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman’s 17th District seat on the County Board. Gorman last week announced her resignation from the County Board to take a job in the private sector. It took effect Monday. The selection of longtime Gorman ally Morrison to succeed her was expected to be made Wednesday [last night] at an election meeting of 17th District Republican township committeemen that Gorman scheduled at Hackney’s restaurant in Palos Park. She will chair the meeting, as the committeeman with the highest weighted vote. The GOP committeeman of Orland Township, Gorman said she and Morrison have nearly 50 percent of the weighted vote of GOP committeemen of townships located wholly or partly within the 17th District, including Lyons, Bremen, Worth, Lemont, Proviso and Maine townships. Each committeeman’s weighted vote is a percentage of the total number of GOP ballots cast in each township in the 17th District in the last election. Gorman served nearly 13 years representing the 17th District of suburban Cook County. She was first elected in 2002 after defeating fellow Republican incumbent Herb Schumann in the primary election. She went on to win four terms, winning easily against Democratic challengers in the solid Republican 17th District. She leaves office early in her fourth term. Gorman will retain her elective partisan post as Orland Township Republican committeeman. Gorman and Morrison are long political allies whose organizations have worked together to organize elaborate, well-attended Palos-Orland-Worth GOP summer picnics, especially in even-numbered election years, and try to elect GOP hopefuls to office, seeing their share of wins and defeats. Gov. Rauner racked up large vote margins in both Orland and

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Allies: Outgoing 17th District Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman is shown at a campaign rally here with likely successor Palos Township GOP Committeeman Sean Morrison and Bruce Rauner two days before his election as governor.

Cook County boardPalos townships in last room during a special November’s election county board meeting with Gorman and MorWednesday last week that rison’s avid support. In Gorman announced her Palos Township, Rauner departure from public ofreceived 60 percent of the fice, she said in a release. vote against the DemoHer letter of resignation cratic loser, Gov. Quinn. was formally submitted The two are now backing that day to County Board Palos Township Trustee Gorman President Toni PreckwinSharon Brannigan, of kle. “It has been an honor Palos Heights, recently announced candidate for the GOP and privilege to serve the citizens nomination to run for the Cook of the 17th District for nearly 13 County Board of Review 1st Dis- years on this distinguished body,” trict seat held by Wheeling Town- Gorman wrote. “It has also been ship Republican Dan Patlak in the a pleasure to serve with you, our 2016 primary election, Gorman board colleagues and staff. My said. With their support, Brannigan years of service on the Cook Counfought a losing battle to unseat ty Board of Commissioners have incumbent U.S. Rep Dan Lipinski been some of the most rewarding of my life.” last November. Gorman is leaving public serMorrison was named Palos Township Republican commit- vice to take a job at a Fortune teeman in 2012, succeeding Lee 100 company that she declined Roupas. He ran unsuccessfully for to name last week. She said she the GOP nomination to run for the will serve in the Chicago office Cook County Board of Review seat as the director of local and state won that November by Republican operations. Gorman’s office said she has nominee Dan Patlak. In another election, his Palos Township slate been a strong advocate for tax reof trustee candidates fared better, form, fiscal responsibility, budget winning a clean sweep of trustee and operational efficiencies espeseats on the Palos town board, the cially in the area of new technolfirst time Brannigan was elected ogy. “Commissioner Gorman has also worked hard for greater transto public office. A businessman, Morrison is the parency throughout Cook County founder and CEO of Morrison Se- government and for making the curity, Inc. headquartered in Alsip. Forest Preserve District a national He and his wife, Lora, live in Palos leader in the areas of recreation, restoration and conservation,” the Park. They have two children. It was from the floor of the release added.

Listen up – New Dist. 218 super plans on lending an ear to concerns Ed and Rita McElroy, who have been married 60 years – address the crowd at the Beverly Country Club.

By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter

Having presided over his first Community High School District meeting 218 on Monday, Ty Harting, the new superintendent, said he is looking forward to the school year starting. For now, he may do more listening than talking. “We’ve been doing some administrative hiring,’ he said if his first few weeks on the job, which started July 1. “I plan on going on a listening tour to find out what people want and need.” He said the listening tour will initially mean visiting all the school buildings in the district to meet and consult with Neil Hartigan, a former Illinois attorney general and staff about what their wants and Alderman Ed Burke shows the honorary badge that he lieutenant governor, stops by to wish Oak Lawn’s Ed needs are. After the school year begins, he said, discussions will McElroy well during his 90th birthday celebration. would pin on Ed McElroy’s jacket Sunday. be held with community residents to discuss various issues as well. Harting, the former assistant superintendent of human resources for the district, was hired in March to replace John Byrne, who had been superintendent for 10 years. “Just like the meeting, the last couple of weeks have been have gone very well,” said Harting following the meeting at the Delta Learning Center, 3940 W. Midlothian Turnpike in Robbins. Harting has been employed in the district since 1989. “It has been an exciting time,’’ he said. “I’m looking forward to the school year getting started and meeting everyone now.” Harting, an Eisenhower High School graduate who grew up in Blue Island and now lives in Palos Heights, spent most of his life within the boundaries of SD 218. His three daughters also graduated from district schools. “I was only away for five years, when I got my first job in education in Champaign,” he said. His academic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; a masA couple of hundred people applaud Oak Lawn’s Ed McElroy Sunday at the Beverly Hills Country Club. More on ter’s degree in English from the Page 4. University of Illinois at Chicago,

and another master’s of education in school administration and evaluation research, also from UIC. His doctorate of education in educational leadership is from Lewis University. He also has certificate of advanced study with a superintendent endorsement from Lewis University. The new superintendent began his tenure at SD 218 in 1989 at Richards High School in Oak Lawn, first as a teacher, coach and then dean of students. He went on to become assistant principal at Eisenhower, and principal at Shepard High School in Palos Heights before becoming assistant superintendent.

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New District 218 superintendent Ty Harting presides over his first meeting Monday and said he plans on going on a “listening tour” in the coming weeks.

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Survey: Majority say it’s OK to take down flag By Gene Policinski

The Confederate battle flag has come down in South Carolina, off store shelves and is going, gone or never coming to auto license plates. For a majority of Americans, that’s just fine, even if we differ over its meaning. And therein is the real change. A Newseum Institute national survey released over the July Fourth weekend shows that a majority of all Americans agree with taking the Confederate battle flag down from display on public buildings, state-issued license tags, and in stores. But a majority of white and Hispanic respondents, asked what they think when they see the contested flag, still don’t identify it as a symbol of racial bias, even as an overwhelming number of African Americans do. The national survey was conducted June 26-28, 2015, by the Newseum Institute’s First Amendment Center, as part of its annual examination of American attitudes about our core freedoms and related issues. The results of the special survey about the Confederate flag — with 1,050 adult respondents, done online and with a margin of error of 3 percent — found that when asked if “government should ban the display of the Confederate flag on any publicly funded structure or flagpole,” 52 percent of whites support taking down the flag, while 85 percent of African Americans and 69 percent of Hispanics support such a move. Asked if “private companies like Wal-Mart and Amazon were right to say recently that they will stop selling merchandise on which the Confederate flag is displayed,” 57 percent of whites are in support of removing flag products, with 94 percent of African Americans and 68 percent of Hispanics in support. But the three groups differed greatly when asked to select between three options when “you see the Confederate flag.” Just 18 percent of whites and 31 percent of Hispanics saw it as a symbol of “racial prejudice against African Americans or others,” compared to 72 percent for African Americans. Finally, 56 percent of all Americans agree that “government should be able to deny issuing license plates to a group that wants to display a Confederate flag on the plates,” with 44 percent disagreeing. The response on auto tags is a reversal of findings from the Institute’s annual, nationwide “State of the First Amendment” telephone sampling conducted in mid-May — before the mass killings in Charleston, S.C., by a white supremacist who openly displayed the battle flag. Then, just 35 percent overall agreed that government should have such authority. What to think of these survey answers? THE For me — I am white — the THE REGIONAL NEWS REGIONAL survey results helpNEWS explain how

this flag, a symbol that I associate more with the forces of bigotry and hate than ancestry and heritage, could survive to still be a state symbol in so many places 150 years after the end of the Civil War. Many people who look like me just didn’t see it “that way.” What I take away from the survey findings is this: Many more people who look like me “get it,” now and perhaps, finally. How else to explain what clearly is a massive shift in public opinion and government approval — from Southern lawmakers to national retailers — in favor of taking the flag down? Just a short time ago, as history measures things, states like South Carolina were raising the flag as a symbol of resistance to federally mandated integration, or they were displaying on T-shirts and “Dukes of Hazzard” cars as a salute to a rebel culture that was part “Give ‘em Hell” and, for some, sending a message to their Northern cousins: “Go to hell.” For me, the results say that — at long last — the majority is willing to say to a sizeable minority: “OK, even if it isn’t how I see it, I understand that it offends you for reasons I can support — so let’s take it down.” In a way, the move to lower the battle flag is the long-awaited companion to the now-widespread recognition that once openly spoken racial jokes, blackface performances, and racial slurs — which also didn’t apply to people who look like me — no longer find acceptance among a majority of all Americans. “Take it down” does not mean “remove it from memory.” Rather, it would seem, the message is, “Take it down as a mantra of hatred, and allow it to remain as a marker in history.” The flag fight has more rounds to go. Some Mississippi lawmakers say they push legislation that would remove the Confederate symbol from the state flag. And the flag flap already is being cited in another longstanding dispute — the use of the nickname “Redskins” by the NFL team in Washington, D.C. A statement by the group “Change the Mascot,” supported by the Native American Oneida Nation, said, “We have seen incredible bipartisan progress in recent weeks surrounding the effort to end the promotion, marketing and profiting off of the Confederate flag. ... Now, (team owner) Dan Snyder and the NFL must face the fact that the R-word is hurtful and wrong, and that it’s time to do the right thing and change the name.” Gene Policinski is chief operating ofﬁcer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

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▲ Oak Lawn legend Ed McElroy met John F. Kennedy, left photo, and was given and honorary Chicago police badge by Ed Burke on Sunday. In McElroy’s 90 years, he had met an unbelievable amount of celebrities and historical figures. ◄ Photo courtesy of Ed McElroy

The six degrees of separation – Ed McElroy style

he Six Degrees of Separation game started gaining steam when people figured out that busy actor Kevin Bacon could be linked with tons of other great actors or actresses. So, in one example, Bacon appeared with Edward Asner in the film “JFK.” Asner was once in “Change of Habit” with Elvis Presley. You can go on four more times with the connections, but I’ve given a little too much space to Kevin Bacon. In the real world, this game could be played based on people that we have either met or shook hands with. Even if you haven’t met anyone famous, if you met or shook hands with someone who did, you are golden. Even if you just met me and I am your first degree, you are in good shape. I’ve met a bunch of folks who will ratchet up your list. For instance, I’ve met Sammy Sosa. He met Billy Williams. Billy met Leo Durocher, who met Babe Ruth who met a young college kid named George H.W. Bush, who met Dwight Eisenhower. See, if you shake my hand, I can get you to the best baseball player ever and a president. I’ve also met Jesse Jackson, who met Martin Luther King, who met India’s Prime Minister Nehru, who met Mahatma Gandhi, who met Charlie Chaplin who met Helen Keller. So there you go. Me and Helen. Who would have guessed that? And if you want a president for your second degree, meet our reporter, Dermot Connolly. He met Barack Obama back in the day. That brings me to Oak Lawn’s Ed McElroy.

The longtime radio and TV personality/ public relations guru just turned 90 on Monday. There was a big bash celebrating the birthday on Sunday at the Beverly Country Club and some of the folks who were there included Alderman Ed Burke, House Speaker Michael Madigan, Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley, former Illinois Attorney General and former Lieutenant Governor Neil Hartigan, Secretary of State Jesse White and other local big shots. I haven’t known McElroy for decades like many have, but I’ve known him since late 2012, when he was a young pup in his late 80s. The most impressive thing about the guy, in my warped opinion, is that he had wrestler Yukon Moose Cholak over at his house. But that might not impress the masses as much as it does me. What should impress the masses is that his first degree of separation is about as majestic as other people’s fourth, fifth or sixth. McElroy has been photographed with nine presidents — Harry Truman, Eisenhower, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Lyndon Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. Just so you know, McElroy called Truman a “helluva guy.’’ Edward also met Pope John XXIII in the 1960s.

McElroy, a military veteran, never said that the pontiff was a “helluva guy’’ but said the Pope told him “Have your veterans pray that there will be no new veterans.’’ The Oak Lawn legend has hobnobbed with tons of sports figures over his career, with the most famous being Ted Williams. Not many may agree with this because of Williams’ sour reputation, but McElroy insists Williams is also a “helluva guy.’’ When I asked Ed on Sunday if he met any famous people in movies or famous singers, he said he couldn’t think of too many. But when pressed a little more, he remembered meeting Frank Sinatra. This dude knows so many people that it took him some prodding to come up with Sinatra. Somewhere Sinatra is weeping in his grave. He also met Red Skelton, Ed Sullivan, Pat O’Brien and danced with Rosemary Clooney. E-Mac also met bandleader Tommy Dorsey and said Dorsey would call his mother every night. Wikipedia claims Dorsey’s married life was “lurid” at times and he had a trio of marriages and some alleged affairs, possibly living up to his hits “You Can’t Cheat a Cheater” and “Fluid Jive.’’ But he called his mother every night, by gosh. I don’t have time to research it, but I’m wondering that if you could trace McElroy’s sixth degree all the way to Jesus Christ. Naaah…maybe a ninth or 10th degree, though. Anyway, a lot was said Sunday about how McElroy has made a lot of people’s lives better during his 90 years on this side of the soil. And even if he didn’t make their lives better, he certainly improved the quality of their Sixth-Degree game.

The Concours cars were not going to come, but still there were a dozen friends and diehards in that area who love this show. As a chairperson of this event, I would like to thank all volunteers involved in the show because volunteers are the center of this show. Without help and dedication we would have nothing.

3D Sound in from Dixon, a friend of mine, kept the show going, covered up his equipment and off he went playing music and making announcements. Also we would like to thank all Palos Heights city departments that were involved in this event and help pull off another successful event. — Bob Starzyk, chairman Palos Heights Classic Car Event

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READERS WRITE Rain can’t douse Classic Car Event Dear Editor: Rain could not stop one of the South Side’s premier car shows in the area. The Palos Height Classic Car event still was held on July 16 despite the rain. There still were about 250 cars, and raffle ticket sales were still robust with the rain coming down.

No Aloha for Obama’s home Former President Ronald Reagan was born in Dixon, Illinois. The two-story, white frame building at 816 S Hennepin Avenue has been turned into a museum. The homes of other former presidents have also been turned into national heritage sites, often proudly showcased not only by the local communities, but also by the states where they are located. Maybe it’s still too early, but I had thought that when I traveled to Oahu, Hawaii recently, I would see the same kind of pride in the fact that the only president to be born in that state is President Barack Obama. But, Hawaii, which is sold as the “Aloha State” -- the word “Aloha” means many things from hello, love, “no problem,” to even pride – has no “Aloha” for Obama. Obama was born at Kapi’olani Hospital in Honolulu , on Aug. 4, 1961, six months after his mother, Ann Dunham, married his father, Barack Obama, Sr. Both were students at the University of Hawaii. Obama’s father was a foreign student from Kenya on a scholarship. The couple lived at 6085 Kalanianaole Hwy, which is just 30 minutes east of Honolulu’s famous Waikiki Beach off the main road, and only one block from the Paiko Lagoon, and the Pacific Ocean. They divorced less than three years later, and Dunham, who was born in Kansas, traveled with her parents living in four states. His mother remarried an Indonesian student at U of H, and they briefly traveled together and lived in Jakarta in 1967. Obama returned to Hawaii in 1971, and

RAY HANANIA lived with his mother’s parents, and the nation’s 44th President, spent fifth grade as a elementary school student at the Punahou School, also in Honolulu. For some reason, I thought maybe Hawaiians would be proud to have an American President born in their state. But that’s clearly not the case. Obama could also claim to have lived in Kansas, Illinois and even New York, but his first home should be recognized. Obama, the first African American to hold the country’s highest office, comes from a race that probably more closely identifies with the native Hawaiians, many of whom still hold a grudge against the white settlers who basically stole their heritage, destroyed their royalty and took most of their lands. The state’s major newspaper, the Honolulu Advertiser, noted Obama’s birth in 1961 and cited his home address. But the property has no historical markings, and is surrounded by a six-foot tall white cinder block wall, short driveway, a one-car garage and a black gate. If it were my home, I’d have the President’s picture on a billboard above. Zillow, the online real estate company,

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The President’s first house is not getting any Aloha – or love.

values the property today at more than $1 million. But possibly much of the value came after the 1960s and Honolulu’s wealth spread along its coastline. Despite the clear and disrespectful snub, Obama vacations on Oahu’s north coast, in a large cove on the north end of Kailua Bay, leasing a property near the ocean-front villa of his rock-star friend, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder. There’s no doubt Hawaii has become a haven for hardcore conservatives, which is too bad. That’s not good for the culture of native Hawaiians which continues to struggle to be identified. Hawaii’s population has very few African Americans. It’s mostly white, native Hawaiian but, surprisingly, majority Japanese. That’s an irony that makes me smile. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Crisis Center Auxiliary invites community to help Walk against Domestic Violence

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Patio furniture reported stolen from townhouse A 68-year-old man told Orland Park police that someone stole a two-seat iron bench and burgundy cushions from in front of his townhome in the 11200 block of West Marley Brook Court. He discovered the crime at 9 a.m. June 27 and reported it five days later. Also stolen, according to the victim, was a burgundy-colored, iron wall decoration in the shape of a half moon. The stolen items are worth a total of $550, the victim told police.

Flowerpots smashed A 72-year-old woman told police that someone hoisted two of her clay flowerpots and smashed them on the street in front of her home, in the 9100 block of West Fairmont Court. The crime was discovered by a neighbor at 10:44 p.m. July 2. The pots were filled with soil and flowers when they were destroyed.

Tinley woman charged with felony forgery

Police charged a 26-year-old Tinley Park woman with felony forgery, illegal possession of prescription forms and possession of a controlled substance. She allegedly stole several blank prescription forms from her employer, a medical practice in the 15000 block of South Ravinia Avenue, forged a prescription and used it to purchase Vicodin from the Walgreens at 14680 S. La Grange Road, according to police. Police said Walgreens contacted the medical practice when the woman only purchased half the amount prescribed. When quizzed by police at the medical office at about 2:45 p.m. July 3, the woman reportedly admitted taking the blanks and forging a prescription, but said it was for foot pain and that she had planned to let her employer know she did it, according to the police report. Police said her story conflicted with what a Walgreens pharmacist told them – that the woman said the Vicodin was for a toothache. A search of her vehicle yielded Vicodin and two other prescription forms, according to the police report. She was due at a bond hearing on July 4.

Charged with DUI Police charged Karen A. Nisivaco, 54, of Orland Park, with DUI and speeding after they curbed her car in the 8200 block of West 151st Street at 12:30 a.m. July 2. Her vehicle was spotted traveling at 55 mph, 20 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Nisivaco is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 5, police said. Palos Hills resident Andrzej Kukuc, 49, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage after

police stopped his SUV in the 10400 block of West 159th Street at 10:47 p.m. July 2. The vehicle was towed and impounded, police said. Kukuc was given a court date of Aug. 5 in Bridgeview. Police charged Palos Hills resident Florije Strzelczyk, 36, with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage after they curbed her SUV in the 13100 block of South La Grange Road at 12:29 a.m. July 4. Her vehicle was traveling at 64 mph, 29 mph over the posted limit, police said. The SUV was towed and impounded, and Strzelczyk was set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday, police said.

Police were called to respond to an incident at 9:20 p.m. July 11 on Turtle Pond Lane in Oak Hills Country Club Village. The incident involved a dispute between a resident and a subcontracted movers service. Upon investigation, police determined there was no burglary or theft from the residence, police said Tuesday. The incident is a civil matter and no crime is being investigated at this time, police added.

Retail theft of cell phone Three people stole a cell phone off a display at a store in the 7200 block of West College Drive at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, a clerk told Palos Heights police. They were described by police as two men and a woman.

Charged with driving while license suspended

Bridgeview resident Steven M. Forte, 51, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance and improper use of registration after police stopped his car in the 6600 block of West College Drive at 2:46 p.m. Sunday after a random plate check. Bond was set at $2,000, and Forte is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia Auxiliary will have a booth at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, July 29, to promote their seventh annual Walk Against Domestic Violence. This year’s Walk will be held on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lake Katherine Nature Preserve, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights. Members of the Auxiliary will be available for information about the Auxiliary and offer pre-registration for the Walk. The registration fee is $15 per adult; children under 12 are free. Raffle tickets for the $200 Grand Prize Walk Raffle will also be available for sale. The day of the Walk, check in and registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Each walker will receive a free T-shirt and a free raffle ticket for the Second raffle of gift cards donated by many community businesses. Walgreens will be on hand to provide Water for each walker and health information. The Auxiliary is a fundraising arm of the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. All proceeds directly benefit the clients who receive the

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Family members Walk against Domestic Violence to support the Crisis Center for South Suburbia at Lake Katherine last year. This year’s walk will take place Aug. 8

services of the CCSS, a non-profit community organization providing emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. Since its inception 35

years ago, the Center has helped over 55,000 women and children gain control of their lives. To download a printable registration form for the Walk, visit www. crisisctr.org/events/ccss-auxiliary.

Accused drunken driver allegedly leaves accident

Orland Park resident Javier Alcantara Perez, 29, was charged with DUI, driving without a valid license, no proof of insurance, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of an accident. A witness told police that Perez’s SUV struck two parked vehicles in the 7400 block of West Tiffany Drive at 4:34 a.m. June 29, according to the police report. A short time later, police found Perez’s vehicle parked near his residence in the 8600 block of Shagbark Court before it was towed and impounded, police said. Perez is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 6.

Heights woman charged with retail theft

Police charged Palos Heights resident Sherri L. Patient, 47, with retail theft after she allegedly removed three items of clothing worth a total of $144 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 3:20 p.m. June 29. Patient is due at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Aug. 11. The Lemont Water Reclamation Plant is pictured.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Dispute in Oak Hills

on Aug. 31. Police charged Ian N. Boyd, 29, of Chicago Heights, with driving on a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle with an obstructed windshield after they curbed his car in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 4:24 a.m. Saturday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Boyd was given a court date of Aug. 7 in Bridgeview. Chicago resident Gloria T. Harrison, 43, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as speeding, after police stopped her car in the 7000 block of West 127th Street at 8:04 a.m. Saturday. Her vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. Bond was set at $1,500, and Harrison is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 17.

Charged with cannabis A 27-year-old Palos Park man was charged with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and failure to wear a seatbelt after police curbed his car in the 7600 block of West Sequoia Drive at 5:31 p.m. Saturday. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of cannabis, as well as a glass pipe, according to the police report. The man is due at a hearing in Bridgeview on Aug. 17.

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MRWD earns water treatment awards from national clean water associations The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has been recognized with seven awards for its record in meeting compliance for water treatment by the National Association for Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos said. Included in the accolades were five Platinum Peak Performance Awards given annually by NACWA for facilities that meet 100 percent compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits over a consecutive five-year period. The five MWRD water reclamation plants (WRP) have been lauded for this honor for multiple years, while two additional plants were recognized with gold awards for avoiding permit violations for an entire calendar year. The Calumet WRP received the platinum award for 23 years of 100 percent compliance; followed by the Lemont WRP for 18 years. Stickney WRP in Cicero also earned the gold award. MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos said: “These awards acknowledge that we are fully committed to improving our region’s water quality and that all seven of our water reclamation plants are treating water properly, while

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these facilities are prepared to meet the demands of wet weather, unexpected industrial loads or any kind of process that is difficult to control. The Calumet WRP is the oldest of the seven WRP facilities, treating water from a 300 square mile area in Chicago and the south suburbs.

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Third WeishFest is right on the Money

Dan Weishar, brother of the late Andrew Weishar, gives a speech at WeishFest Saturday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. The fest is in Andrew’s honor and funds raised help families of children with cancer. The family of Beverly’s Emily Beasley who just recently lost her battle with cancer were in attendance at the event.

Metal band Warrant, which appeared at RidgeFest last year, rocked WeishFest this year.

Otis my man! Bears Super Bowl champ Otis Wilson, a member of the musical group the Chicago 6, throws out an autographed football to the crowd Photos by Connie Templin that was caught by Chicago’s Colleen Swetlik. Dan Hampton and Steve Eddie Money was the headliner at the third WeishFest at Standard Bank McMichael are other Super Bowl champs in the band. Park Saturday in Crestwood.

From Marist to Marist Teacher from Orland Park treks 1,000 miles on bike ride to raise $60,000 for his school By Kelly White Correspondent

One Marist High School teacher has taken cycling to a whole new level. Owen Glennon, a Marist math teacher since 1976, biked from a Marist retreat house in New York to Marist High School on Chicago’s South Side in an attempt to raise $40,000 to benefit the school during his 40th year of teaching. He raised $60,000, according to Principal Larry Tucker. With a police escort, Glennon pulled up at the school at 3 p.m. July 12 — about a half hour before expected. Some friends and family — including his parents — missed seeing him pedal the final leg of the 1,000-plus mile journey but as the day wore on, more than 100 wellwishers joined him in the school cafeteria for a celebration after the two-week journey. It was sunny and humid upon the Orland Park resident’s return to Chicago, which was a departure from his departure in New York. It was pouring rain on Glennon when he left from the Marist Brother Retreat in Esopus, N.Y., on June 28, and the dreary weather followed him for a lot of his trip as well. “There were a lot of cold and rainy days where it’s tough to get motivated,” he said, “But this wasn’t a vacation; I had to get up and keep moving. You can’t get from point A to point B without getting up and moving every day.” Glennon referred to this trip as a “Marist cycling adventure” that took him through rural towns in southern New York, western Pennsylvania, northern Ohio and northern Indiana. The trek started badly as a bat made its way into Glennon’s room during his stay in Nelsonville, N.Y., resulting in eight rabies shots from four different hospitals along the way of his cycling odyssey. As he rode, he reflected on the Catholic culture that spans the many miles from Esopus to Chicago. Along the way, he stopped at 15 Catholic churches and shrines including the Marist Brothers’ Cemetery in Esopus, Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Chapel at Marist College, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame and the Shrine of Christ’s Passion in St. John, Ind. Glennon’s ride is a fundraising effort for the school’s endowment and will help deserving students in need of financial aid attend Marist. His more than ended with a welcome home ceremony in Chicago, where he and his wife, Carlin, were surprised when Marist bosses announced there would be a scholarship named in their honor. “My motivation going on 40 years at Marist High School was to help students in financial need,” Glennon said, “As many of 30 percent of our students are in need of financial assistance. Marist is such a wonderful school that includes life-changing moments that shape who both students and faculty are along the way. I would hate for a student to begin school at Marist and have to transfer because of a financial reason and miss out on all of the opportunities Marist has to offer.” The money has been raised mainly through online donations through 41 of the school’s graduating

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Owen Glennon (left photo) pedals the final mile on his 1,000-plus mile New York-to-Chicago bicycle trek to raise $60,000 for Marist High School while he and his wife Carlin (a teacher at St. Michael in Orland Park) react to an announcement (above photo) that Marist will set up a scholarship in their names.

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Marist teacher Owen Glennon is greeted by Principal Larry Tucker (left photo) and his mother, Margaret (right photo) during a celebration a week ago Sunday after ending his 1,000-mile-plus bicycle adventure.

classes consisting of alumni, students, parents, and faculty members. About 85 percent of the donations have been online. The donations go into the school’s endowment fund, and money will be drawn annually and awarded to a deserving student who has demonstrated a financial need, according to Marist High School’s Director of Marketing and Communications, Patti Arvesen. “I find it inspiring that a teacher cares about his students enough to want to reconnect with them,

even after 40 years,” Marist student, Rachel Ulaszek, 17, of Palos Heights, said. “He is inspiring to all of his students. He’s the only person I know who can teach us math, a great story, and an important life lesson all in one class period.” “He has such a pure love of his subject area. Math is an integral part of him, and that passion has inspired thousands of students over the years,” Arvesen said, “He is also deeply committed to his faith and sees himself not just as a math teacher, but

very specifically as a Catholic school math teacher. He also has a very distinct, dry sense of humor he shares with his students. “This cycling adventure is a physically exhausting and impressive feat, and certainly deserving of a celebration,” Arvesen added. “Moreover, for Owen to use this trip as a way to support the school and its students is such a testament to his dedication to his vocation as a teacher and to the mission of Marist. And, without a doubt, that deserves recognition.”

STUDENT NEWS SCHOOL NOTES More than 150 Augustana College students are completing summer internships across the globe including senior Stephanie Pereiro, from Orland Park, majoring in history and accounting. Pereiro has an internship with CAPA London in London. *** Sydney Taylor Esser, of Palos Park, and Caroline Anna Kruszecki, of Orland Park, were both named to the University of Rhode Island’s Spring 2015 Dean’s List.

Moraine Valley Movie in the Moonlight Moraine Valley Community College is hosting its next free Movie in the Moonlight with a viewing of Marvel’s “Avengers: Age of Ultron” this Saturday, at 8:45 p.m. The movie will be shown on a 16-foot inflatable screen on the Gateway, between Buildings F and M, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Bring your own blanket, chairs and food, or purchase candy and drinks from a concession stand. Popcorn is free. Alcohol and smoking are not allowed on Moraine Valley’s campus. In the

event of inclement weather, the movie will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. The movie is subject to change. The next moonlight film, “Inside Out” will be shown on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 7:30 p.m. For more, call 974-5375.

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COMMUNITY NOTES National Night Out at Heights police station The Palos Heights Police Department invites the community to National Night Out 2015 on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Police Department. Parking in the Palos Baseball lot (rear of police station) off Route 83. Guests will meet local police officers, tour the police station and learn about personal safety and crime prevention. Interactive events for kids and adults alike will include food and prizes and child safety seat inspections. For more, contact Officer Kevin Apostal at 6713211.

Palos Heights Beautification Awards nominations sought The Palos Heights Beautification Committee invites l nominations for homes, gardens, decks, trees, home additions, new homes with Palos Charm, sub-division entrances and floral displays in front of businesses. Beautification awards nomination forms are available at City Hall, the Palos Heights Public Library,

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the city’s Rec. Center, and at the Farmers Market on Wednesdays. Or, just put the address, name of nominee (If you know it) and what you are nominating the property for and mail or drop off at City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, 60463. The deadline to nominate gardens is the end of July; the deadline for the other categories is the end of September. Nominees will be invited to an event at Lake Katherine and the winners will be announced and honored on Oct. 22.

Free Back-to-School Health Fair in Orland The Orland Township Health Services department is hosting its annual back-to-school health fair this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. No appointment is necessary, but proof of residency is required for all services. Children’s vaccines are available to non-residents for a fee. A variety of back-to-school services will be offered. New attractions are still being added; for up-to-date information, visit www.orlandtwp.org or call 403-4222.

CLUB ACTIVITIES Palos Heights Garden Club Sue Palka, master gardener, caterpillar/ butterfly life cycle is The Palos Heights Garden Club will meet Monday, July 27, at Lake Katherine Nature Center, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, in Palos Heights. Fellowship is at 6:30 p.m., meeting starts at 7. Speakers

master naturalist and Bob Erlich, “King of the Monarchs.” Both are members of the Evergreen Park Garden Club. Learn the best butterfly attracting plants and how to plan your garden to provide food, cover and host plants for caterpillars. The

also an integral part of planning a butterfly garden and will be covered. Annual membership is $20 single; $35 couple. Guest fee is $5. Website phgc. blogspot.com. PHGC is now on Facebook

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS Bingo and Bags for Cystic Fibrosis The Bingo and Bags for Cystic Fibrosis event will be held at 6 p.m. today (Thursday) at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Ave. Hosted by The Friends of John Mehalek, the event will offer an evening of bingo, beanbags, food and prizes. Two winners of the beanbag competitions will go home with large screen televisions as prizes. Guests are asked to contribute a $25 donation for the evening. All proceeds will directly benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Checks should be made payable to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 7805 Palm Drive, Orland Park, Il 60462. For more, call Jim Harmening at 288-3314 or email FriendsofMehalek@gmail.com.

Catholic Charities golf outing at Crystal Tree The 14th annual Catholic Charities William E. Joyce Golf Invitational will be held Monday, Aug. 3, at Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club in Orland Park. The day will kick off with a practice range and lunch at 10:30, followed by a noon shotgun start.

The evening will feature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and a silent auction. Individual golf starts at $375. Sponsorships are available. Non-golfers are invited to attend through a special “Cocktails & Dinner Package,” for 75 per person. All ticket sales benefit the Catholic Charities Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program. The program guides and supports children and youth who have endured the loss of a loved one to suicide. For more information about the event, sponsorships or to register visit www.catholiccharities.net/ wejgolfinv

RECREATION ROUNDUP Theatre at train depot: ‘Play about a Dragon’ Palos Youth Theatre presents “A Play About A Dragon” on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Palos Park Metra Depot, 123rd Street and 82nd Avenue. The outdoor theater production written by Steph DeFerie is about a troupe of traveling players who happily believe they have volunteered to perform their play about slaying a dragon for King Stanley The Stern until they realize they have actually volunteered to slay a real dragon. The lot opens at 6:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 7:30 p.m. The fee of $10 per car will be paid upon entering the Palos Metra Depot. Bring

your own lawn chairs for seating. Concessions will be available. For more, call 671-3760 or visit palospark.org.

Family campout at Lake Katherine Palos Heights Rec. will hold the Great American Backyard Campout from 5 p.m. this Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. Families can bring tent and sleeping bags. Family activities are planned, including a campfire to tell stories around and eat s’mores. Dinner and a light breakfast will be served. Cost is $20; $30 nonresidents. Call 361-1807 or visit the Recreation Center, 6601 W 127th St.

LIBRARY NOTES Eastland disaster The Palos Park Public Library will host Loyola University History Professor Ted Karamanski for his presentation on “Remembering the Eastland” on Tuesday, July 28, at 7 p.m. Karamanski will discuss the events that led to the sinking of the passenger ship, SS Eastland, while it was docked on the Chicago River to mark the 100th anniversary of Chicago’s greatest disaster in loss of life in the city’s history. Participants in the summer reading program will earn extra points for attending. Register online at www.palosparklibrary.org or by phone at 448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Heights library upcoming programs • The library will be closed all day on Friday, July 31 for staff training. The library will re-open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. • Ravinia Tickets – The library has a limited number of lawn tickets available for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Martin Theatre at Ravinia. Tickets are free but are limited to Palos Heights Library cardholders only, and two tickets (1 event) per family. Stop at the Adult Services Reference Desk for more information. • The library is still collecting school supplies until the end of July. The Library will donate all collected materials to Palos and Worth Townships. Please bring anything you can donate to the Circulation Desk near the Library’s entrance. The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. No registration necessary.

• Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the Library’s Conference Room. • Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Library’s Meeting Room. • Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. in the Library’s Conference Room. Registration is required for the following programs where noted, and always encouraged. Contact the Adult Services Reference Desk at 448-1473, or visit the Library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org, hover over “Programs,” and click “Online Programs Calendar.” • Thursday @ the Movies – The Library will show the 1956 film “The King and I,” starring Yul Brenner and Deborah Kerr, today at 10 a.m. (w/ subtitles), 2 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. Rated G; 133 minutes. • The Sound of Music – Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the renowned musical with Steve Frenzel of Marquee Movie Presentations at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28. • Tapping for Emotional Well-Being – Join Sue Busen as she explains ways to mitigate stress using pressure points on Wednesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. • Download Books for Free – Learn about Media On Demand, the library’s primary downloadable ebook service, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 30.

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Crisis Center Auxiliary, Rec Dept. at next Heights Farmers Market Four Pool passes are to be raffled The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s (CCSS) Auxiliary will be the guest of the Palos Heights Farmers Market Community Tent this Wednesday. Members of the Auxiliary will be promoting the 7th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence, to be held Saturday, Aug. 8, at Lake Katherine Nature Preserve. Register for the walk, or purchase raffle tickets for the event. All proceeds will benefit The Crisis Center. Information about the Crisis Center and the Auxiliary will also be available. Rita Schultz, Recreation Department Little Learners Preschool teacher and creator of Day Dreamer Jewelry, will also be a guest of the market. The Recreation Department will be hosting a raffle for four Palos Pool passes! Make sure to sign up, and receive information about upcoming Recreation Department programs. Rita will also be selling her beautiful Day Dreamer Jewelry. Face painting will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cate has many designs to choose from, including the “Design of the Week.” Cate is always located at the City tent. While at the City Tent, make sure to pick up the Recipe of the Week, courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. Many recipes for the produce currently in the market are available. Also, make sure to have your Frequent Shopper Card endorsed. Ten Frequent

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Natural relief for GERD Q: I have GERD and have been dealing with it for years. I’ve heard there are some natural things that might help with it, so do you have any recommendations for things that can make it easier to live with?

A: Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease where acids from the stomach flow or reflux back into the esophagus. Signs of GERD include acid reflux and heartburn. When acid reflux or heartburn occurs more than twice or three times a week, or interferes with daily life, doctors often diagnose it as GERD. Unfortunately once GERD begins, it is usually a life-long condition, where a person would work on managing the symptoms rather than trying to cure the problem. GERD is unable to be cured in most cases since it is caused by a weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle, which keeps acid in the stomach and out of the esophagus. Since GERD is a problem that needs lifelong treatment for most people, it’s helpful to find natural products that can help manage the symptoms rather than medications if it all possible. Digestive enzymes are especially helpful for those suffering from heartburn and GERD. A major contributing factor of GERD is indigestion or overeating. A large amount of undigested food sitting in the stomach is a recipe for digestive troubles. Our bodies naturally produce the enzymes needed for digestion, though as we age the amounts of those enzymes decrease. Cooking and processing foods destroys the enzymes in the foods we eat, so adding an enzyme supplement helps to replace those enzymes. People taking acid blockers, which are commonly used for GERD, especially need to supplement with digestive enzymes since reducing the amount of acid in the stomach further impairs the body’s ability to digest food properly. Look for an enzyme that is high in protease, the protein-digesting enzyme. Pancreatin is an especially good choice for people with GERD. Another supplement that can be very effective in treating GERD is DGL licorice. DGL stands for De-glycyrrhizinated licorice. Licorice naturally contains a substance that can increase blood pressure, but DGL licorice has that substance removed, so it can be taken by people with blood pressure problems. DGL licorice comes in chewable tablets, and helps to treat GERD by supporting and stimulating the mucosal lining in the esophagus. It helps to heal and protect the esophagus from the acid which is refluxed into the esophagus with GERD. Since it works to protect and heal the esophagus, it also helps to reduce the pain and burning associated with heartburn and GERD.

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A chewable licorice supplement might sound gross to some. I for one cannot stand the taste of black licorice, but DGL is available in delicious flavors which can make it really easy to take. The company Enzymatic Therapy even makes one that tastes just like German chocolate cake. DGL licorice should be taken 20 minutes before a meal, and chewed thoroughly since the enzymes in saliva help it to work more effectively. There are several other supplements that can be beneficial in addition to enzymes and DGL licorice. Probiotics or “good bacteria” supplements can help to support and balance the body’s digestive system. Aloe vera juice is also very soothing to the digestive tract. The nice thing about the supplements I’ve listed is that they work by supporting the body’s own ability to heal itself and to work properly instead of simply masking symptoms or being a “quick fix” like an antacid would. Other suggestions that can help those with GERD would be to make sure to chew food thoroughly, which aids digestion. Smaller, more frequent meals with increased amounts of raw fruits and vegetables can also help with reducing the symptoms of GERD. To submit a question to be answered in a future column send an email to healthyanswersforlife@gmail.com or mail to Healthy Answers for Life c/o Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

HEALTH BEAT Orland Township residents can borrow med equipment Orland Township Health Services offers a medical equipment loan program to all Orland Township residents. The Nurses’ Closet allows residents in need to borrow a variety of medical equipment, including wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers and shower equipment, for a 60-day period. Equipment is donated by members of the community. To borrow an item or to donate, call 403-4222.

Immunization clinics at Orland Township Orland Township is hosting its monthly immunization clinic this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 6. to 8 p.m., at the township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Free vaccines are available to township children 18 and under. Some eligibility restrictions apply. Non-residential children who meet the eligibility guidelines are welcome. For children residing outside of the township’s boundaries, a $20 administration fee per vaccine will be charged (does not apply

to those with Medicaid/All Kids). An up-to-date shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children’s vaccines that are available include DTaP, DTaP-Hep B-IPV, DTaP-IPV-Hib, DTaP-IPV, Hep A, Hep B, Hep B-Hib, HPV, Meningococcal, MMR, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Tdap and Varicella. Adult vaccines that are available include HPV, Pneumococcal, Hep A, Tuberculosis, Hep B, Tdap, IPV, Meningococcal, Hep A-Hep B, MMR, Typhoid, Varicella and Shingles. For more clinic dates and adult immunization prices, visit www.orlandtwp.org.

NAMI free course for families As a major part of its mission, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers a six-week course for family and friends of persons who are living with a mental illness called Family to Family. It will start Sept. 9, meeting two evenings a week, in a south suburb. The course is free and materials are provided at no cost, but prior registration is required. Call Len Renz at 310-2038.

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Is it cancer or a fungus among us? This is quite a find. It was amazing to learn that a tremendous theory could be ignored and astounding studies have not been taken seriously, even decades after they were conducted. I am speaking particularly of several studies from the 1930s, 1950s, 1990’s and again in the 2000s that has been given scant attention. Researchers have been “connecting the dots.” The studies have concluded that what we are viewing on x-rays and even in biopsies as cancer, may in fact, in some cases, be a fungus. It is hard to believe the information has been neglected for so long. I’ve collected information on the theory for a few years, waiting for more information or verification by the medical community. A story appeared on the nightly news in 2010 under the headlines “Inexpensive Antifungal Drug May Fight Cancer.” The news story explained how Itraconazole (Sporanox) could help create synergy when used with other cancer drugs to shrink tumors. Researchers at Stanford University in California, saw the possibility of fungus imitating cancer and being mistaken for cancer. This noteworthy observation was written in a 1957 medical book from Johns Hopkins: “Clinical and Immunological aspect of Fungal Diseases.” Doug Kaufman, researcher, author and moderator of the cable TV show, “Know the Cause,” has been researching and gathering information on the fungus/ cancer connection for many years. He explains a physician in the 1930s found a correlation between cancer and fungus in that they both crave and require sugar. Fungus and cancer both produce lactic acid and both appear to respond to anti-fungal medications, according to Kaufman. Kaufman explained that on page 11 of the Hopkins medical publication , it is pointed out by the authors – Pulmonary Coccidiomycosis, (Valley Fever) a lung disease from inhaling the fungus, can be suggestive of metastatic malignancy. It wasn’t

DEE WOODS cancer, it was an inhaled fungus. Surgeons tested the patient and found fungus, when it was believed to have been cancer. Kaufman highlights another case on page 115 – “Localized coetaneous blastomycosis is frequently mistaken for squamous cell carcinoma.” It was another inhaled fungus. This appeared in a 1957 medical book! Again, on page 153 of the 1957 publication, Disseminated histoplasmosis is found to co-exist with Leukemia, lympho-sarcoma, Hodgkin’s Disease and sarcoidosis. It appears that at some time in their lives, these patients inhaled a fungus, it appeared as leukemia, Hodgkins and sarcoidosis “much more frequently than statistically justifiable based on coincidence.” It’s bird droppings that may have been inhaled years ago. Once again, he points to page 175 – Disseminated Cryptococcus closely simulates neoplasm. Again this is in 1957. Then in 1995 another connection appeared in the medical Journal “Cytopathology.” Mycosis of the Breast diagnosed by fine needle aspiration, found fungal infections of the breast that may clinically mimic breast carcinoma. In the 1995 report, three women who were diagnosed with breast cancer were found, instead, to have had a fungus and were treated with anti-fungals.

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Bridge marathon at Smith aids good cause

By playing bridge, Smith Crossing residents Lucia Erkert (left) and Jane Weichbrodt helped raise $995 for the Alzheimer’s Association during the Longest Day Game Marathon last month at Smith Crossing, a continuing-care retirement community located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. Combined with the $400 raised by Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, Smith Senior Living and its guests raised a total of $1,395 for Alzheimer’s research and caregiver support programs.

PICK OF THE LITTER JOHN FLEMING

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Over the past 5 years I have been recommending that owners of large breed male puppies delay neutering until at least one year of age. Recently the AVMA had a roundtable discussion of the topic of gonadectomy, which our Dr. Tassone reviewed and dicusses below. Dear Dr. Tassone, I have a 4-month-old female puppy, and I am thinking about getting her spayed. What age is the best time to do this? Will this calm her down? Some people have told me that this will change her personality and that she will gain a lot of weight. Is this true? Michael Smith,Palos Park Dear Michael, Great questions! Unfortunately, I don’t have any clear-cut answers for you, and no veterinarian out there does. The American Veterinary Medical Association just recently hosted a round table discussion regarding gonadectomy, or also known as spaying and neutering of our pets. Controlling the pet population is the most common reason for performing these procedures, and these procedures are the most commonly performed surgeries in veterinary medicine. Research studies done over the past few years have shown benefits and risks to performing spay and neuter surgeries. The round table discussion consisted of a general practitioner and board-certified veterinarians in behavior, internal medicine, surgery and oncology to discuss the benefits and risks of gonadectomy in dogs. The first topic was the discussion of the benefits of spaying and neutering our pets. There have been studies showing that spaying may decrease a female dog’s energy level. There hasn’t been any evidence that this is the case for male dogs; owners have noted increased, same, or decreased energy levels post surgery. Neutering can decrease the incidence of sexual mounting, inter-male aggression, and urine marking. There is minimal to absent non-cancerous prostatic cysts, abscesses, inflammation, and enlargement. In the spayed female dogs, there is minimal to absent pyometras (infection of the uterus) and no chance of pregnancy and delivery. A pyometra is a life-threating condition and a difficult surgical procedure, and therefore, a more expensive surgery than a routine spay surgery. Pregnancy would entail finding homes for the litter, but also being aware that if there were any labor complications, a Caesarean section would be warranted. There has been no proof in preventing endocrine disorders (diabetes, thyroid disease, adrenal disease), urinary disorders (urinary stones, kidney disease), and immune mediated problems. Male dogs run the risk of getting perineal hernias if left intact. Mammary tumors are most commonly found in female dogs in other countries because spaying is not as routinely done as it is here in the United States. Research has shown that if you spay your female dog prior to their first heat cycle, then there is a drastic decrease in the risk of mammary cancer. Spaying also eliminates ovarian and uterine cancers, and neutering

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Meet Mya from Beverly. Mya’s mother is an internal medicine physician and Mya is interested in veterinary medicine. At this exam she assisted in helping us vet a litter of puppies from one of our breeder clients.

eliminates testicular cancers and perianal gland adenomas. The next topic was a discussion on the risks of gonadectomy in our pets. In the spayed females, there may be more territorial aggression and breed related aggressions. A common finding is that pet’s metabolism decreases post surgery. We see a lot of obese animals on a daily basis. It also becomes a more difficult procedure when the pet owners decide to have their giant breed dog spayed later in life. There are more animals that tear their cranial cruciate ligament (ligament in the knee) in fixed animals than intact, and this may have to do with the risk of obesity in this population of animals. The incidence of urinary incontinence is increased in female spayed dogs. There are speculations that there is increase cancer in neutered and spayed animals overall, however, animal’s life expectancy has gone up so it is difficult to measure this. What is the ideal age to perform a gonadectomy? Really there is no ideal age. A typical recommendation would be 6 months of age for a female dog and 6 months to 1.5 years old for males. At this point they are all done with their puppy vaccines, mature enough for anesthesia, and it is an easier procedure at these ages. There is an increased risk of urinary incontinence from 3-6 months of age, but people that have waited after the first estrus cycle have not protected these animals from urinary incontinence. Large breed dogs may be benefit when their growth plates are closed, however surgery will be more difficult and possibly more expensive at this time. Also, by waiting there is an increased chance of mammary cancer and also going through the extra work of taking care of a dog in heat. To revisit your questions, once again there are no black and white answers. Years ago this was never an issue; the plan was usually to spay or neuter unless the owner was going to show or breed their pet. At this point, the benefits most likely outweigh the risks.

SENIOR NOTES Fireside Theater trip: ‘Pump Boys & Dinettes Tickets are still available for Orland Township’s senior trip to see “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at the Fireside Theater, in Fort Atkinson, Wis., on Thursday, Aug. 13. Transportation is provided. Buses leave from Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, at 7:45 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. Before the show, seniors will enjoy a full-course meal from Fireside’s menu. After the show, they can shop in the theater’s many specialty shops and bakery. Tickets are $95 for residents and $100 for nonresidents and can be purchased at the Township. Call 403-4222 for more information.

Orland Township’s ‘50s Sock Hop Party

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@ Orland Township will host a nostalgic rock ‘n’ icloud.com. roll ‘50s Sock Hop party on Thursday, Aug. 20,

from 5 to 10 p.m., at Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange Road. The Sundance Band will play music for dancing. Orland Chateau will be serving a ‘50s – themed menu and there will be a ‘50s costume contest with prizes, split the pot and raffle prizes. Tickets are $20 for residents and $25 for non-residents and are available at the township.

Four Winds casino trip Orland Township offers a trip to Four Winds Casino Resort in New Buffalo, Mich., in September. Transportation will leave at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Sep. 10, and will return at 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $42 for residents; $47 for non-residents and are now available at the township. The Four Winds Casino package includes a $15 instant credit and a $10 food voucher. The township office is at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. For more, call 403-4222.

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

What happens to my IRA after I’m gone? Contributing to an IRA can help you build some of the resources you will need to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But what happens to your IRA if you don’t use it up in your lifetime? You can still put the IRA’s assets to good use — as long as you’ve made the right moves and communicated your wishes clearly to your family. When you opened your IRA, you should have named a beneficiary — someone who will receive the IRA assets when you pass away. You could also name a contingent beneficiary if the first beneficiary dies before you. These beneficiary designations are important because they can supersede the instructions left in your will. If you name your spouse as beneficiary of your IRA, he or she has options unavailable to other beneficiaries. Here are two possibilities: • Roll over assets into a new or an existing IRA — Your surviving spouse can roll over your IRA’s assets into his or her IRA or use the money to create a new IRA. And, as long as your spouse is eligible, he or she can then add new contributions to the IRA. This could be a good choice if your spouse won’t need the money right away and would like to keep it in a tax-advantaged account for as long as possible. Upon reaching age 70½, though, your spouse will likely need to start taking withdrawals (“required minimum distributions”), unless the inherited IRA was a Roth IRA. • Convert the assets to a Roth IRA — If you are leaving a traditional IRA to your spouse, he or she could roll over the assets into a new or an existing IRA and then convert the assets into a Roth IRA. This move gives your spouse at least two potential advantages. First, if certain requirements are met, no taxes are due on the withdrawals. Second, as mentioned above, no withdrawals are even required — your spouse can leave the money intact for as long as desired. However, taxes will be due on the amount converted to a Roth, so this conversion may only

JIM VAN HOWE

Edward Jones Investments make sense if your spouse has enough assets available in a nonretirement account to pay the tax bill. Thus far, we’ve just talked about your spouse as the beneficiary. But what might happen if you’ve named someone else — perhaps a child or grandchild — as the primary beneficiary of your IRA? In this case, the beneficiary won’t have the option of rolling over the IRA. Instead, he or she can either take the money as a lump sum or take distributions over time. If you pass away before age 70½, and you hadn’t started taking the required minimum distributions, your beneficiary must start taking withdrawals by Dec. 31 in the year following the year in which you pass away. These withdrawals can be stretched out over your beneficiary’s lifetime, though, spreading out the tax obligations. As an alternative, your beneficiary can delay taking distributions, but he or she would need to withdraw all the money within five years of your death. When dealing with any aspect of your estate plans, including naming beneficiaries for your IRA, you’ll want to consult with your tax and legal professionals. You put a lot of time and effort into building the assets in your IRA — so you’ll also want to take care in how you pass these assets along. 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.

COMINGS & GOINGS

House of Brides in Oak Lawn moving to Orland Park The House of Brides store at 5433 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn was expected to close and move to its bridal superstore in Orland Park. The chain planned to hold an everything-must-go sale in preparation for the expected move to its Orland Park location at 16100 S. LaGrange Road. House of Brides stores will remain open in Naperville/Aurora, Glen Ellyn, Schaumburg and Chicago. For information, visit the chain’s website at www. houseofbrides.com. Chicago Eye Consultants opens in Stickney Stickney Mayor Deborah Morelli cut the ribbon July 8 to officially open the new home of Chicago Eye Consultants. The 10,500-square-foot building is located at 4401 S. Harlem Ave. in Stickney. Owner Dr. Ronald Weiss said, ”We are a multispecialty practice offering a full range of eye care services.” Construction began in December, 2013. The new location brings five doctors and 25 employees to Stickney. When asked why he chose to locate in Stickney, Weiss said, “We needed a location with enough room for our building and parking. Also, Stickney has been supportive of us and right from the

BOB BONG beginning they have been great.” For more information, visit www.chicagoeyeconsultants.com. Stefanelli’s closes in Lockport Stefanelli’s Italian Imports, which was saved from closing in August when Judi Corlieto-Bratcher and her husband Bob Bratcher stepped in and bought the business from its founder Carmen Stefanelli, was shuttered for good recently. The couple said the closing was brought on by continuing health issues for Bratcher and a dispute with Commonwealth Edison over a power outage at the store at 1250 E. Ninth St. in Lockport. The business was started about 40 years ago as Calabria Imports in Blue Island by Stefanelli and co-owner Pasquale Roberto. It later moved to Lockport. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www. southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

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Gia Cipriani (daughter, vice president, pharmacist); from left, Phillip Guastella (owner/president, pharmacist); and Diana Guastella (wife, secretary/treasurer)

Hills Family Drug will move to open pharmacy in Heights Family-owned firm marks its 50th year serving SW Suburbs

Hills Family Drug, a local chain of independently owned pharmacies long anchored in the Southwest Suburbs celebrating its 50 anniversary, plans to move its Palos Hills pharmacy to Palos Heights in early August. Launched in 1965, Hills Family Drug has survived and thrived in an era dominated by big corporate chains like Walgreen’s and CVS and in a climate where family owned-and-operated mom-and-pop stores are few and far between. Despite the heavy competition, longtime owner Phillip Guastella has managed to outpace his rivals and maintain an impressive clientele of loyal patrons in and around Orland Park, Justice, Palos Hills and Palos Heights. Originally hired five decades ago as a staff druggist by the founding owner at Hills Family Drug’s initial location in Hickory Hills, at 8720 S. Cork Ave., Guastella acquired sole ownership of the business in 1973. Over the years, he launched several more stores—at 9050. W. 81st St. in Justice in 1976, at 4080 Southwest Highway in Hometown in 1980, in Palos Hills at 7620 W. 111th St. in 1985, and at 15300 West Ave. in Orland Park in 2004. Today, he continues to operate in Orland Park and Justice, and is preparing to relocate his Palos Hills pharmacy by Aug. 3 to a new store in Palos Heights, at 7600 W. College Drive. To date, his business has collectively filled over 5 million prescriptions for south suburban residents. “When I began in this business, I was fresh out of school, was newly married and had virtually nothing,” says Guastella, now 75, who graduated from the University of Illinois School of Pharmacy in 1965. “Many of my customers were just young married people when I started filling their prescriptions. Now, we’re filling orders for their children and grandchildren. It’s truly amazing to be serving multiple generations.” Guastella says the key to his success has been the level of quality service customers experience every time they walk through the door. “There’s no automation or long wait times for your prescription when you come to our pharmacies. Here, you get prompt, attentive service from real people who know the customers’ names, and orders get filled fast as soon as you come in. We don’t make you come back in two hours to pick up your medications,” says Guastella, who has been married 53 years to wife Diana and has four children—Frank, Ross, Carla and Gia—and 10 grandchildren. Other perks that Hills Family Drug store patrons enjoy include:

Kallemeyn Auto Center recognized as Certified Collision Care Provider Kallemeyn Auto Center in Palos Heights is now part of the exclusive advanced capable repair network of Certified Collision Care Provider.™ The shops that receive the Certification include only best-in-class collision repair businesses that have passed a rigorous inspection and evaluation process essential to help ensure a proper and safe repair of the new generation of advanced vehicles. With the official Certification of Kallemeyn Auto Center, service is now available in the Palos Heights area. Between 2013 and 2016, more than 240 automotive brands are being redesigned or reintroduced using advanced materials and technology making this new generation of vehicles both lighter and safer.

Most newsworthy has been the radically redesigned 2015 Ford F150, built with innovative, highstrength, military grade aluminum alloy. Hand in hand with the new vehicle designs comes the challenge for you, the consumer to identify which collision repairers have the technical capability to properly and safely repair your second most valuable investment; your vehicle. The decision not to investigate can have life-threatening consequences. Assured Performance Collision Care, a non-profit consumer advocacy organization, is working with Automakers such as Ford, FCA, Hyundai, and GM to assist consumers in this critical process by Certifying body shops that maintain the right tools, equip-

ment, training, and facility modification necessary to repair the participating automaker brand vehicles back to the manufacturer’s specifications. These shops are also officially recognized by the Automakers and carry special credentials. These shops are listed on consumer-facing shop locator websites and inside of new smart apps now available. Collision Care is distinguished from the experience and service provided by body shops of yesteryear through the advanced collision repair capability and service experience delivered by the best in class shops receiving certification. Less than 5 percent of body shops across the nation are able to meet these stringent requirements. Auto manufacturers want to

ensure that consumers have the option of Certified Collision Repair wherever they live, work, or travel. Based upon the new technology and advanced materials of today’s vehicles, now more than ever, a proper repair is critical to the value and safety of the vehicle. “Consumers need the confidence and peace of mind to know their vehicle is repaired by a shop that has what it takes to ensure the vehicle safety. Kallemeyn Auto Center is officially recognized as a Collision Care Provider™,” said Scott Biggs, CEO of Assured Performance Collision Care. “They represent the standard by which all other body shops are measured.” — Assured Performance Collision Care

• Free delivery, upon request, of any prescription and/or medical-related equipment (within a 5-mile radius of any Hills Family Drug store) • 10 percent discounts for senior citizens lacking insurance • “House charging,” which allows a customer to put all their medications on charge and receive one convenient monthly bill • Medicare eligibility, which means Medicare is billed electronically for items like diabetic supplies, durable medical equipment and ostomy products • Acceptance of all major insurance cards, among them the new Medicare Part D plan cards • The ability to purchase economical Health Mart brand quality merchandise, as well as medical supplies, grab-and-go snacks, beverages and candies, greeting cards, and various household supplies conveniently displayed. Also significantly benefitting Guastella’s business has been an outstanding staff, including his: daughter Gia Cipriani, pharmacist and company vice president; wife Diana, company secretary and treasurer; daughter Carla, store cashier; pharmacists Brenda Weston, Donna Koegel, Barbara Kattke, and Robert Matheu; and head pharmacy technician/insurance coordinator Linda Bailey and pharmacy technician Bonnie Gibbons, who have been loyal employees for over 40 years and 25 years, respectively. “I learned from my dad that, if you treat customers like family, they’ll keep coming back,” says Cipriani, who joined the family business nearly 20 years ago. “It’s all about listening attentively, answering their questions, and allaying their concerns.” Cipriani plans to keep the company going strong after her father retires and to continue to expand her staff. Case in point: Hills Family Drug currently seeks a full-time pharmacy technician (qualified applicants are encouraged to apply). “I want to carry on the legacy my dad created and all the values he passed on to me,” Cipriani adds. For more information on Hills Family Drug stores, visit HillsFamilyDrug.com or contact: • Hills Drug Orland, 15300 West Ave., South Building, Suite 123, Orland Park; hours: 9-8 Mondays, 9-6 Tuesdays through Fridays, 9-1 Saturdays; 226-9840 • Hills Drug Justice, 9050 W. 81st Street, Justice; hours: 9-8 Mondays, 9-7 Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9-6 Fridays, 9-3 Saturdays; 594-3000 • Hills Drug Palos (closed forever after July 2015), located at 7634 W. 111th St.. Palos Hills; hours: 9-9 Mondays, 9-8 Tuesdays through Fridays, 9-5 Saturdays; 974-4141 • Hills Drug Palos Heights (new location opening in August), located at 7600 W. College Dr., Palos Heights; hours: 9-9 Mondays, 9-8 Tuesdays through Fridays, 9-5 Saturdays; 448-4141. — Hills Family Drug

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AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Orland Park

Kliros Chris B to Marshall Benjamin L, 9917 Shady Ln, Unit #5105, $92,000; Conroy William A Trust to Abdullah David, 8966 Silverdale Dr, Unit #8D, $138,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Knepper Patricia M Tr, 17816 Rachel Ln, Unit #42, $178,500; Gurtowski Thomas W to Luckhard Daniel, 14508 87th Ave, $210,000;

Mack Ind Ltd to Obeid Mustapha, 15400 Lisa Ct, $290,000; Weimer Robert O to Kaufmann Jeffrey, 11520 156th St, $295,000; Blair Robert A Adm to Guarascio Jay, 14415 Woodland Dr, $120,000; Berdusis Bessie Tr Trust 1 to Connolly Jeremiah J Jr, 11303 Twin Lakes Dr, $375,000; Sisto Mary Ellen to Mokosaik Jennifer L, 15812 86th Ave, Unit #138, $95,000; Ohara Colleen to Ruf Laura, 11406 Lake Brook Ct, $231,000; Kolalis Frank J to Pilch Przemyslaw, 11390 158th St, $29,000; Reed Michael W to Solari James Francis,

15107 Grandview Dr, $535,000; West Jeffrey M to Marquette Bk Tr, 15511 Cherryhills Ct, $306,000; Canzona John N Tr to Fox Joseph, 17522 Harvest Hill Dr, $300,000.

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Meier Amy E Tr to Mcclowry Richard M, 13201 N Country Club Ct, Unit #13201AA, $178,000; King Aurelie A to Prestinario James M, 12650 W Navajo Dr, $200,000; Miller Mary Margaret to Whalen Kelly, 12610 London Ln, Unit #12, $123,000; Sierawski Joseph S Trust to Christos Christian, 12661 Major Ave, $72,500.

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Sts. Joachim and Anne Church hosts Taste of Armenia picnic

‘A huge shock’ in Palos Hills

Longtime pastor dies hours before Sunday’s service By Jeff Vorva

Reporter Editor

Photos by Steve Neuhaus

Hundreds enjoyed fellowship, food and entertainment Sunday at Sts. Joachim and Anne Armenian Apostolic Church’s annual picnic held on the church grounds in Palos Heights.

The Rev. Father Tavit Boyajian greets ladies of the parish inside the church hall during Sunday’s church picnic.

Pastor Roger Disque gave a 47-minute sermon on July 12 at the First Baptist Church in Palos Hills about the evil in the world Pastor Disque today. In the middle of the sermon he spoke of constant change faced by people every day. “You know, when you look at our world, it is on shaky ground,” Disque told the congregation. “There is nothing stable in this world today. For the minute you think you found something, it changes. There is change all around us.’’’ One week later, members of First Baptist Church found his words to ring true in a tragic way as the man who served as pastor of their church for 27 years died Sunday, hours before he was set to deliver another message at the 11 a.m. service. For some members, he was the only pastor they knew. Pastor Disque, 72, arrived at the church early to turn the air conditioning on for the 9:45 a.m. Sunday school class. “It was hot and humid and he just collapsed in the parking lot,” his daughter, Erica Neff, said. “This was a huge shock. We’re still not sure what caused it. He’s had some minor medical issues but we weren’t expecting this. He was not one to slow down.’’ A wake service arranged by Schmaedeke Funeral Home of Worth will be held at First Baptist Church, 11015 S. Eastwood Dr., in Palos Hills from 5 to 9 p.m. today, Thursday. The funeral service with be held at 11 a.m. Friday at and the church will be open at 10 a.m. for viewing. The burial service will immediately follow the funeral at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, 11333 South Central Ave. in Oak Lawn. The funeral dinner will be at the Garden Chalet, 11000 South

Pastors at First Baptist Church in Palos Hills 1958-1960 — Rev. James Zaspel 1960-1962 — Rev. Ralph Turk 1962-1964 — Rev. Waldo Grandstaff

1965-1972 — Rev. George Thomson 1973-1988 — Dr. Wesley Potter 1988-2015 — Rev. Roger Disque

Photo by Tim Hadac

Pastor Roger Disque, who died suddenly Sunday, was instrumental in organizing a float honoring the military that rolled through Palos Heights earlier this month.

Ridgeland Ave. in Worth. Disque was the sixth pastor in the church’s history and he owned the longest tenure. Before coming to Palos Hills, he served 17 years as the youth director and assistant pastor at Bethany Church in Chicago’s inner city. Those who knew him as a serious orator at the Palos Hills church might be surprised at his demeanor early in his career. “He was goofy and crazy,” Neff said. “I know people might find that hard to believe. He would build haunted houses and enjoyed having fun with the kids.’’ Neff said Pastor Disque loved God, his family and his country. Disque was a Navy veteran who looked forward to helping put together a float to honor the military for the Independence Day parade in Palos Heights each year. “To sum it up in one word, he was a ‘servant’,’’ Neff said. “He was the silent, strong type who served God, his family and other people. He tried to meet the needs of everyone.’’ Brother Dave Horner, a youth director and music/choir director at the church said he worked with

Pastor Disque for 12 years. “This is such a surprise and very hard to grasp,” he said. “This was a man who was never too busy for anyone. He was always visiting members of the church, even if they were having minor surgery. He was available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. He was always shepherding his flock.’’ Horner said the church has between 75-120 members and is close-knit because many members are related to each other. He said there is a large Filipino representation among the members. Survivors include his wife, Judy (nee Anderson) along with children Rachel (Jim) Garrison), Nathan (Meredith) Disque and Neff, who is married to Robert Neff. Also surviving is his sister Nancy (Fred) Shepper and 13 grandchildren. He was born in Tarrytown New York and attended Bob Jones University in 1971 before coming to the Chicago area. “He loved his people and loved his Lord,” Horner said. “He gave of his life in abundance to everyone. I enjoyed working with him for 12 years. He was a wonderful man.’’

DEATH NOTICES Ernest H. Anderson

Church volunteers prepare meals for picnic guests who had their choice of lamb or chicken shish kebobs fresh off the grill served with rice or bulgar pilaf, salad and pita bread. Church ladies sold an array of tempting Armenian deserts nearby and inside the church hall.

Ernest H. “Ernie” Anderson, 87, of Palos Heights, died July 11 at Palos Community Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Marian nee Karschner (2012). Loving father of Kathy (the late Henry) Sievers, Kris (Pamela) Anderson and the late Keith Anderson. Cherished grandfather of ten. Dearest great-grandfather of ten. Survived by his sister Diane Hilderly and preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Mr. Anderson was born in Blue Island. Retired from Illinois Bell in 1986 after 38 years of service. Ernie loved airplanes and was an avid golfer. Visitation was held July 15. Funeral Service July 16 at Colonial Chapel, in Orland Park. Cremation private at Colonial Chapel Crematory.

Richard M. Gladziszewski

Children cool off at Sunday’s Taste of Armenia picnic with the help of Palos Heights firefighters.

Sairley Gibbings strikes at the pinata hoping to break it open for some free candy. ◄ Slava Simonyan entertains the crowd with Armenian music at Sunday’s picnic.

Richard M. Gladziszewski, 88, of Quincy, formerly of Orland Park, died on July 12 at Bradford Villa in Quincy. Richard was born in Chicago to Marion and Jenny Gladziszewski in September of 1926. He married Jean Bacherowicz in April of 1948 and enjoyed 48 years of marriage until her death in 1994. Richard had a long and distinguished career at the Continental Bank of Chicago. He was a Senior Vice President at the bank when he retired in 1986. He was also an avid musician who played the accordion and was the band leader of the Polka Tones. The Polka Tones entertained thousands of people for over 40 years from wedding banquet halls to the ballrooms of Chicago. He served his country during World War II and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus, PNA, PRCU and the American Legion. Survivors include his 4 daughters Cynthia (Mike) Foster of Quincy, Judy Riley (Mark Lancaster) of Frederick, MD, Debra VanNess of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Maria Gladziszewski (Eric Kueffner) of Juneau, AK; his 5 grandchildren Lisa (Tony) Kline, Laura (Keith) Carter, David (Aimee) Foster, Joshua Schwarzapel (Jessie Ansari) and Michelle Riley; and also his 4 great-grandsons Evan, Landon, and Parker Kline, and Daniel Foster. His surviving sisters include Lorraine Szara and Theresa (John) Manikowski as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents,

a sister, Dolores Magdziarz, brothers-in-law Ray Szara and Frank Magdziarz, as well as a special friend, Chrysantha Rudnik. Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park on July 19. Funeral July 20 from Colonial Chapel to St. Francis of Assisi Church, in Orland Park, Mass. Entombment was held at Resurrection Cemetery, in Justice. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601.

Cathy Y. Larsen

Cathy Yonker Larsen, 67, of Palos Heights, at rest July 20, 2015. Dear wife of David Larsen, deeply loved mother of Joshua (Deborah) Larsen, Anne (David) Vander Weele and Catherine (Chris) Jamison and the late Matthew, Mark and Thomas. Fond and fun-loving grandmother to Adeline and Beatrix Larsen; Samuel, Margot and Benjamin Vander Weele; and Ingrid Jamison. Devoted daughter of Wendell and Dorothy Yonker, sister to Wendy Sue (Eric) Van Vugt and Thomas (Judy) Yonker, and sister-in-law to Karen (Bruce) Merchant. An aunt treasured by many nephews and nieces. A registered nurse, Cathy devoted nearly 30 years of her career to Elim Christian Services, a residential and educational organization serving children with disabilities, seeing gifted children behind the limitations. In retirement, she volunteered in a Chicago health clinic serving the working poor faced with no insurance. Cathy served many leadership roles in her community, church, and faith-based institutions as President of the Southwest Chicago Christian School Board, as an elder in her church, as a Trustee and Member of the Board of Governors of Providence Life Services, and a member of the City of Palos Heights Zoning Board of Appeals. She knew the meaning of servant leadership. Visitation was held July 22 at Colonial Chapel, in Orland Park. Committal Service Thursday, July 23, at 9 a.m. at Beverly Cemetery, 12000 S. Kedzie Ave., Blue Island IL and a Memorial Worship Service at 11 a.m. at Hope Christian Reformed Church, 5825 151st Street, Oak Forest. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be sent to Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian Education, 1550 S. State, Chicago, IL 60605, or Providence Life Services, 18601 North Creek Dr., Tinley Park, IL 60477.

SIMPLE GIFTS Food and school supply drive at Orland library The Orland Park Public Library’s Teen Inc. teen group is holding its 15th annual School Supply and Food Drive at the library this summer. Donations are accepted through Aug. 8 and donated to Orland Township to benefit local families in need. Needed items include canned goods, cereal, diapers and pet food. The library is at 14921 Ravinia Ave. For more, call the library’s Teen Desk at 428-5154.

Neat Repeats stores seek volunteers Neat Repeat stores are now accepting volunteer applications at both stores. Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th St. 364-7605, or Worth at 7026 W. 111th St. 361-6860. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The

Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

CROSSWORD PUZZLES "Are You Game?"

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Any ideas to renew Swallow Cliff? County seeks proposals: Could a public private partnership revitalize the Swallow Cliff toboggan slides that have been part of Palos Township forest preserves since the 1920s? Forest Preserve officials are hoping entrepreneurs come up with feasible proposals for profitable uses for the toboggan slide area. Repairing the wooden chutes alone could cost $300,000. A log and stone building at the foot of Swallow Cliff is shuttered for the summer. It has been used for generations as a warming shed and a rental office for toboggans

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Outdoor displays of merchandise and special deals were found throughout Palos Heights during the city’s annual Sidewalk Sale last Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Peggy Grist, of Palos Park, gets her books rung up by Best Sellers bookstore storeowner Jean Gnap and employees Colleen Cronin and Mary Pat Cronin in the Indian Trails shopping center.

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

Unlike weeks past, last week’s WHATIZIT? photo was not all that easy but a few folks were able to figure out it was the long stick-like connection for bumper cars. The first people to bump the others out of the way with the right answer were Chris and Rick Towner of Chicago Ridge. Others who met the challenge head on were Oak Lawn’s Danny L. Veres (who knew this car was found at Friendship Fest in Palos Hills) and Steve Rosenbaum, Evergreen Park’s Jim Long and Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky and Gene Sikora. Incorrect answers were a measuring stick to measure a person’s height, pipe hangers for sprinkler heads Photo by Jack Murray and a shower . This week’s clue is something to give me. People attending the Palos Heights Classic Car Event last Thursday take shelter from the rain under the eaves bearing the shingle of Hillig House of Send those guesses by Monday night Color. Hillig, Golden Shoes and The Regional are the three oldest businesses still doing business in the two-block stretch of Harlem Avenue in downtown to thereporter@comcast.net with Palos Heights called Old Palos, Hillig owner Bill DeLeo noted the night of the car show. DeLeo is a collector of vintage photos of Palos Heights, which Whatizit in the subject line. Don’t he displays in his store. forget your name and hometown.

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House concert at McCord will feature blues musician

The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park offers an intimate evening of jazz and blues with folk-based acoustic guitar picker, singer and songwriter Mary Flower Saturday, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. Flower, internationally known for her mastery of the Piedmont style Singer songwriter Mary of acoustic guitar, mar- Flower. ries acoustic blues with touches of ragtime, folk, swing and jazz. She is considered a world-class finger-style and lap slide player whose dedication to the art form is a vital contribution to America’s music. The Midwest native has performed at concerts and festivals domestic and abroad, including Prairie Home Companion and the Calgary Folk Festival. In addition to being a 2011 Portland Mucky Award winner, Flower has10 recordings, including her last four for Memphis’ famed Yellow Dog Records, Bywater Dance, Instrumental Breakdown, Bridges and Misery Loves Company which Downbeat Magazine voted one of the best CD’s of 2012. Her most recent release, “When My Bluebird Sings” was voted one of the best albums of 2014. Seating is limited and reservations are necessary. Supplied photo Tickets are $15. For reservations, call 671-0648. The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th St. and LaGrange Road). "White Onions" by Michelle Rogers is one of the paintings on display at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park. In the Studio, an exhibit of McCord’s students’ For more information, visit www.mccordgallery.org.

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work, will run through Aug. 15. The public is invited to an artists’ reception this Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. McCord is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road). For more, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

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Thursday, July 23, 2015 Thursday, March 5, 2015

Getting a jump Local volleyball teams hone skills in summer By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

It starts at Palos Courts. The Palos Heights facility is a long way from Redbird Arena in Normal and July sure doesn’t feel like November, but for many local volleyball teams everything is intertwined. To get a jump on autumn’s competition, some summer work is almost mandatory. The Illinois High School Association volleyball season is still about five weeks away, but preseason practices won’t be the first time players get together. That’s already been happening in two summer leagues at Palos Courts. Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg outside hitter Paige Filmanowicz knocks down a kill against Eisenhower Thursday night in summer-league play at Palos Courts.

Sandburg is one of those programs taking part. Coming off a 32-6 season, the Eagles are 6-0 in summer action within a Tuesday-Thursday league. Oak Lawn pushed Sandburg to three games last Tuesday before losing a 21-25, 25-19, 15-4 verdict, but the Eagles have looked good thus far, a pleasant sight for coach David Vales. “We have an inexperienced team and this is a great chance to get the chemistry rolling a little earlier,” he said. Stagg, Shepard and Chicago Christian are other schools fielding Tuesday-Thursday teams. The latter pair also has entries in a Monday-Wednesday league, as do Queen of Peace and Oak Lawn. The Pride have thus far compiled a 5-1 ledger, which puts them one behind Lincoln-Way East in the Monday-Wednesday standings. Interestingly, two of the area’s traditional powers, Marist and Mother McAuley, are not involved in either Palos Courts league.

SUMMER BASEBALL ROUNDUP

RedHawks roll into Lawler Classic By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

A change of seasons changed Marist’s fortunes. Or maybe the RedHawks were just inspired by the exploits of Marist’s softball team, which captured a Class 4A championship in the spring. Whatever the reason, the RedHawks rolled right into this week’s Phil Lawler Classic. Marist punched its ticket into the Elite Eight by rallying past Mt. Carmel 5-2 in last Thursday’s Richards Regional final. The RedHawks (16-4) began state tournament action this past Monday at Benedictine University in Lisle. Along with defeating the Class 4A runner-up Caravan, Marist scored victories over Homewood-Flossmoor (6-3), the host Bulldogs (8-4) and fellow East Suburban Catholic Conference member Marian Catholic (11-1 in five innings) in regional action. Mt. Carmel advanced to the title contest by avenging a 2014 semifinal setback against Chicago Christian last Wednesday with a 14-4 triumph. “I feel like there’s a nice vibe going on,” RedHawks coach Kevin Sefcik said. “I can’t really explain it, but I think they’re starting to buy in. “We talked about making sure guys were ready [for the tournament] and every game I think they were into it [mentally], which is really good. Some of the teams might have been missing a guy or two, but we did what we had to. [Our kids] played like they wanted it.” The best illustration of that was Thursday’s comeback against the Caravan, who led 2-1 after five innings. But that slim edge was erased when John Carmody (two-run double), Brian Wood (RBI double), Colin Meehan (RBI single) and Bob Gorman (double) all hit safely in the sixth. Meehan, who was in the game largely because of his glove, was the guy who snapped a 2-all tie. “It was a good game,” Sefcik said. “We played the game right. We got a lot of forceouts [on defense] and didn’t make a lot of mistakes. I don’t think we made any errors the last three games.” Brandon Hanik earned the pitching win. *** One day earlier Marist took down conference rival Marian, which it also did three times during the spring regular season. The Spartans advanced further in that state tournament, but they were no match for the RedHawks on Wednesday. Wood, Gorman and Zach Sefcik all had a pair of hits to fuel a potent Marist attack. The coach’s son and Wood each included an extra-base hit among his production and finished with three RBI. The younger Sefcik also tallied twice. Gorman drove in one run for the RedHawks, who broke the contest wide open with a five-run explosion in the fourth. Grateful for the strong show of support was pitcher Jack Snyder, who did his part by scattering five hits in his five-inning stint. “Last spring we were always looking for that big hit,” Coach Sefcik said. “[But now]

one through nine we feel we’re able to hit. John Carmody has just been awesome. “These guys expect to win. They walk into the park and are not afraid of anybody.” *** One guy who got an up-close look at Marist in action was Brian Wujcik, whose Richards team dropped an 8-4 verdict on Tuesday. Wood went 3-for-3 with two RBI and one run to pace the RedHawks while Carmody added two hits, one RBI and one run. Ben Chaffee and Colin Pfotenhauer split the mound chores and kept the Bulldogs mostly in check. “They played with confidence — you could tell,” Wujcik said of Marist’s athletes. “There’s a lot to be said for confidence and [team] chemistry. The Mt. Carmel game was incredibly even — [the RedHawks] never changed their approach, never panicked or lost their cool.” The Bulldogs (7-12) really didn’t either when matched up against Marist, but their failure to capitalize on a bases-loaded, one-out situation in the first inning set an uneven tone for the rest of the day. To compound matters, the RedHawks erupted for three runs in their initial at-bat to immediately put Richards in chase mode. “We hit the ball hard but right at them,” Wujcik said. “We had three lineouts in one inning. Marist did a nice job of getting two-out RBI hits.” Wujcik bypassed Angelo Smith as his starter on the mound after the junior-to-be pitched five innings for his travel team the Sunday before. Wujcik was comfortable going with Ryan Renken, but it took a while for Renken to feel the same way. “He had trouble with his off-speed stuff early,” Wujcik said. “Once he found his breaking ball, he was OK.” But outside of Nick Mejia’s two-run double, clutch hits were scarce for the ‘Dogs, who were never able to catch up with the RedHawks. *** Marist’s playoff opener went its way largely because H-F’s offense lacked timely hitting. That much was evidenced by the stranding of a dozen Vikings baserunners last Monday. Carmody staked the RedHawks to an early lead as he stroked an RBI single in the first frame and swatted a two-run double in the second. Tom O’Mara (single), Nate Stiegel (single) and Zach Sefcik (sacrifice fly) also had RBI for Marist while Hanik went 3-for-3 On the hill, Shane Brannigan did not allow an earned run over five innings to gain the triumph. Hanik picked up a save. Coach Sefcik was not going to be at the Lawler Classic, at least at the onset, because he was watching his younger son play in a tournament in Cooperstown, N.Y. However, he had a simple piece of advice for his guys. “Hopefully they’ll relax and go have fun with it,” Sefcik said. “Whatever happens, happens, but at least it’s double elimination.” But winning a summer title for the first

time in school history certainly wouldn’t be a bad thing, especially since Marist’s female athletes have given the males a tough act to follow. “We’ve got to catch up with them,” Sefcik joked. “The girls sports teams at our school have been doing great.”

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN

A year ago the Knights scored a semifinal win over Mt. Carmel to earn a spot opposite St. Laurence in the regional championship contest. Through three innings of last Wednesday’s rematch, history repeating itself seemed a distinct possibility. Chicago Christian was ahead 3-1 and within an out of carrying its lead into another stanza, but suddenly the bottom dropped out. With A.J. Lewis (4-for-4, four RBI, two runs), Alek Thomas (two hits, three RBI, two runs) and Jeremy Houston (a pair of RBI singles) leading the way, the Caravan struck for nine runs between the fourth and fifth frames to seize control of the proceedings. Knights coach Eric Brauer credited pitcher John Vander Wall for piecing together an overall solid performance, but Christian (9-4) was hurt by the absence of two of its top arms — Trevor Wolterink and Adam Schoenle — due to other commitments. With his roster shortened, Brauer didn’t have enough in his arsenal to slow Mt. Carmel’s rampaging offense once it got to Vander Wall. “I’m proud of my kids that I had there,” Brauer said. “I’m happy with what they did. They hung tough, but we were about a pitcher-and-a-half short and we needed to make about three more plays. “We were missing four starters [in all] and we’re not deep enough to go through that. That’s part of the nature of our school, [but] it was good for our young guys to experience a game like that.” The only downside in Brauer’s opinion was that the Knights unintentionally aided the Caravan in too many instances. Eight of Mt. Carmel’s runs were unearned. “If that happened to Mt. Carmel, they’d get demoralized,” Brauer said. “It doesn’t matter who you are. “I’d like to have played Mt. Carmel tougher than we did for longer than we did, but we made it to Thursday and Wednesday in back-to-back years. We won five playoff games [over that span] and I think we’re starting to earn a little respect from the local group [of teams].” Before meeting up with the Caravan, Christian routed Oak Lawn 10-0 on Monday and defeated De La Salle 7-4 on Tuesday. Tyler Edgar’s two-run single triggered a seven-run outburst in the fourth inning versus the Spartans that decided that outcome and he pitched a complete game against the Meteors. “He was a leader for us even though he’s only going to be a junior,” Brauer said of Edgar. Dan Vos claimed the win against Oak See BASEBALL, Page 2

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Matthias Dietz, shown during his prep career at Sandburg, was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 29th round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft in June. He completed his freshman season at John A. Logan Community College in the spring.

Waiting to cash in More school likely for MLB draft choice Dietz

By Ken Karrson Turning down $100,000 wouldn’t be too easy for most people. Matthias Dietz did so without ever looking back. It’s not that he doesn’t understand the value of money. But in baseball “a lot of people get that.” Baseball is in Dietz’s immediate future and perhaps his long-range one as well. Time will tell, of course, but there’s no question the Sandburg grad is now on professional scouts’ radars. An exceptional senior pitching season with the Eagles in 2014 laid the groundwork. Dietz was one of three aces on Sandburg’s staff that season along with Bryan Pall and Sean Leland, who were Louisville Slugger Divi-

sion I Freshman All-America hurlers at Michigan and Louisville, respectively, this spring. Dietz missed out on his chance to join them at the highest level of college ball, but he was frank as to the main reason why. “Unfortunately before I knew about [its importance], I didn’t take school seriously,” Dietz said. “My grades kind of came back to bite me.” Relegated to the junior-college ranks, Dietz enrolled at John A. Logan Community College in Carterville, Ill. Before going there, however, he pitched summer ball for the Illinois Sparks. Among the attendees at one of his games was a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dietz wasn’t exactly certain what string of events occurred to bring the scout from Arizona, but he liked what he saw from Dietz enough to offer the aforementioned $100,000. Dietz, however, said no. “It was cool [to be offered],” he said. “But when you play in See DIETZ, Page 3

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Freshman spoils

Decency has no age limit

UM’s Pall selected as first-year All-American By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

To the victor goes the spoils — at least that’s the way it’s supposed to be. But based solely on victories, Bryan Pall might not have seemed a candidate for any sort of postseason award. As a University of Michigan freshman pitcher, the Sandburg alumnus won all of his decisions, but they only numbered two. That’s the price one pays for being a middle reliever, which Pall was for the Wolverines much of 2015. He did see some time as a closer later on and earned three saves, perhaps priming him for that role on a steady basis next season. However, Pall didn’t need a lot of victories or saves to impress others. His work on Michigan’s behalf throughout the spring was good enough to garner Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America status. Interestingly, former Eagles teammate Sean Leland, now at Louisville, also earned a berth on the All-America squad. “It was a big honor,” said Pall, who learned of the news while with his dad, Jeff. “I wasn’t really expecting anything like that. I literally walked in the door [coming home from school] and got a text. It was great that I got to share [the news] with [Jeff].” Pall made a team-high 23 appearances for the Wolverines, threw 33 1/3 innings and limited opponents to a .217 cumulative average while striking out 31 and walking just 10. He finished with a 2.97 earned-run average. That strikeouts-to-walks ratio couldn’t match the one posted in his senior high school season (over 9-to-1 with 83 strikeouts and nine walks), but Pall believes much of his early success in Ann Arbor is traceable to his Sandburg

experience. “The coaching staff at Sandburg is second to none,” he said. “[The southwest suburbs] is a whole area of great competition, but they really know the game and were able to prepare me [for college].” Pall, Leland and Matthias Dietz formed what was arguably the best three-man pitching rotation ever seen at one area high school, prompting Eagles assistant coach George Fear to jokingly say “it made us look like a [poor] coaching staff” after Sandburg failed to advance out of the sectional round in 2014. In truth, Sandburg leaned heavily on its Big Three while too often failing to back their efforts with sufficient offense or consistent defense. Still, the Pall-Leland-Dietz triumvirate put up some astounding statistics, doing so without any hint of ego clashes. “We didn’t care [who won],” Dietz said. “We were just three pitchers — no big deal. We were really best friends and it didn’t matter.” Pall concurred with the friendship part, although he admitted he “loved watching them pitch” and would often pick up a helpful tip along the way. What also benefited Pall — plus his two former mates — was that there was a little less culture shock when he got grouped with talented college hurlers. “Coming in [after] being the guy can be tough to do,” Pall said. Being turned into a reliever requires some adjustment too, but Pall was up to the assignment. All three Sandburg guys pulled some bullpen duty this spring, but only Pall began the year in that capacity. Some former starters might have balked at the change, but not Pall. He particularly enjoyed being the closer. “I love coming in when the game’s on the line,” he said. “That

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Continued from page 1 Lawn and Vander Wall, despite Wednesday’s result, received praise from Brauer for his summertime exhibition. “He pitched in seven of our 13 games, 17 innings, and he had an ERA just over three,” Brauer said. “He was a sophomore [team] pitcher in the spring, but he did a great job throwing strikes.” Wolterink wound up as the Knights’ top hitter and biggest winner as a pitcher and Jacob Bulthuis, who poked an RBI double in the loss to Mt. Carmel, was also a factor at the plate with his .380 average. Brauer doesn’t believe Christian’s 2016 batting order will sport as much top-to-bottom dependability as it did in 2015, but he thinks that will be somewhat offset by “four really good varsity pitchers who are returning.” “The pieces are there,” Brauer said. “One of the biggest lessons my kids learned was how important defense is — in the two games we lost by more than a couple runs, we made some errors. Just having good pitching doesn’t mean anything if you don’t have good defense.” However, another strong summer season should provide a nice springboard into the fall and winter. “When you have some success, you’re definitely more motivated in the offseason because you have something to work toward,” Brauer said. “It’s hard to fail over and over and over again and still work hard.”

OAK LAWN

The Spartans’ loss to Chicago Christian concluded a rough 4-16 campaign for them. There were some individual bright spots, though — Patrick Slattery batted .423 and led Oak Lawn in doubles, homers and steals, and catcher John Roberts continued to demonstrate some ability as a mound man. Other standouts in the midst of team struggles were Justin Swatek, Liam Blake, Billy Dunne and Sean Murphy. “It seems this summer, more than any previous summer, guys were separating themselves

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Sandburg graduate Bryan Pall earned Freshman All-America honors after serving as a relief pitcher for the University of Michigan Wolverines in 2015.

was one of my favorite parts. I can let it fly [because] I just need to get these three outs. “It’s more mental preparation than physical. You have to have a short-term memory and let [any mistake] go because you know you’re going to have another opportunity, maybe the next day.” Unlike Dietz, who was eligible for Major League Baseball’s amateur draft because he was enrolled at a junior college, Pall will not be able to enter it until after the 2017 campaign. He won’t think about that until

and establishing themselves as starters for the upcoming season,” Spartans coach Bill Gerny said. “We finished 4-16, which was disappointing and difficult to deal with, but I am optimistic that our players will put in the work in the offseason so that we do not struggle for an entire spring [in 2016].” Gerny did not see much of Oak Lawn’s final summer game as he was ejected after one inning following a dispute with an umpire.

RICHARDS

Before getting bounced from their own regional by Marist, the Bulldogs roughed up Bremen 14-2 last Monday as Andrew Calderon’s three-run homer powered a staunch offense. Richards plated nine runs in its first two at-bats. Sharing the pitching load was the duo of Brendan Butler and Damon Olejniczek. “It was a complete game in all three phases,” Wujcik said. “I thought the 1-0 loss to St. Laurence [during the regular season] was good too. We put the ball in play [then], but they didn’t fall in [often enough]. “I thought we played better at the end of the summer. Everybody got 20 at-bats or better — and we’re talking 25 guys — so a lot of the young guys got comfortable. [They] settled in and started understanding some things better.” The team batting average stood at .290 by season’s end, below typical Richards standards, and the cumulative earned-run average among pitchers was just over 5.00. That represented a drop of nearly three runs from its highest point, however, and was accomplished with no help from staff ace Smith, who threw only one inning for the ‘Dogs. “It was important for him to showcase himself on a bigger stage than I could give him,” Wujcik said.

ST. LAURENCE

Let’s face it, older people have always been objects of ridicule. It’s not so much that they do anything wrong. Their biggest offense is not being able to make time stand still. So when wrinkles, gray hair and other signs of aging appear, they present an inviting target to smart-aleck youngsters, who are eager to weigh in with opinions on their parents’ and grandparents’ outdated methods. The snot-nosed set might cut Granny and Gramps a little slack, though, remembering that they’re really old and might be prone to bouts of forgetfulness when it comes to their grandchildren’s inheritance. As for Mom and Dad, they’ve simply ceased being fully functional on an everyday basis. And before anyone gets offended at any part of those last two paragraphs, remember one thing: We’ve all acted the same way regardless of when our own youth occurred. Even Tiger Woods, no kid himself, recently took a little jab at the oldsters when he was asked about retirement after his unimpressive opening round at the British Open. He jokingly told reporters he didn’t have his AARP card yet, which prompted a response from someone who did that it was better to be over 50 than over par, a rather clever reference to Woods’ poor play that day. Still, younger people likely considered such a retort nothing more than a fluke or an indication that someone’s meds simply hadn’t kicked in yet. Today’s elders probably have it worse than their predecessors because of the technological age in which we live. A lot of older people have difficulty mastering all the gadgets that are out there, leaving them adrift in a sea of change. And that will immediately trigger snickers among the kiddie corps. Never mind that the so-called old-timers have savvy borne of life experiences and a bevy of accomplishments to their credit. If they can’t text, tweet or handle every nuance of a smartphone, they’re labeled a nincompoop. Nothing could be further from the truth. And as long as we’re talking truths here, let’s acknowledge another one: We could all learn a little something about positive character traits from those who arrived on Earth ahead of us. This thought springs to mind in the aftermath of DeAndre Jordan’s crazy saga. The Los Angeles Clippers center was reportedly tired of being a third wheel to Blake Griffin and Chris Paul and wanted out, and when he made a verbal agreement with the Dallas Mavericks Jordan’s NBA future appeared to be in the Lone Star State. But sometime between the day of his declaration and when he could officially sign, Jordan had a change of heart. Of course, the Clippers helped facilitate it, but that was to be expected — without Jordan clogging the middle, L.A.’s chances of climbing in the rugged Western Conference grow considerably longer. So Jordan wound up back with the Clippers. What he didn’t do before signing his new deal was inform Mavericks owner Mark Cuban of his intention; instead, Cuban found out the way fans and sportswriters did: via Internet postings. Understandably, Cuban was ticked off, not only due to Jordan’s refusal to contact him directly but also because the 11th-hour nature of the player’s about-face left the Mavericks with no time to look elsewhere for reinforcements. Everyone of any consequence had already re-signed with their old teams or latched on to the new ones they indicated they would. Now, there was nothing illegal about what Jordan did. He acted within the NBA’s prescribed time frame, so he didn’t even violate any league edict. What he did, though, was renege on a verbal agreement. And the public reaction to that move was rather fascinating. It broke distinctly into two camps: those who saw nothing wrong with Jordan’s action and those who saw everything wrong with it. You can guess which side held which view. Those stubborn old-timers refused to give Jordan a pass. And as more than one critic pointed out, the issue wasn’t with Jordan’s decision but his lack of communication. Those who aligned with Jordan said Cuban got what he deserved, that the controversial owner is no angel himself when it comes to business dealings. Maybe so, but here’s a question for the Jordan supporters: What did Dirk Nowitzki do to deserve getting dumped on? You see, Jordan punished him too. Now in the twilight of a storied NBA career, Nowitzki has agreed to take fewer dollars on contracts in order to help the Mavs secure a greater amount of talent. When Jordan left Dallas in a lurch and with few options, he did a disservice to Nowitzki and also to those Mavericks fans preparing to welcome him with open arms, who, by the way, did nothing wrong either. Those of us who are old enough remember hearing stories of past deals being struck by nothing more than a handshake and men’s word. Sure, contracts were signed later, but those were merely a formality. Neither party was going to back out. Jordan broke his word, then wasn’t enough of a stand-up guy to speak with Cuban, either in person or on the phone, and do so early enough in the process to have kept the Mavs from being painted into a figurative corner. When someone offers to pay you $80 million, I don’t think it’s beyond reason to expect at least that much. Several days after the fact, Jordan jumped on Twitter to apologize, most likely at the behest of his agent. Not surprisingly, Cuban brushed it aside because, contrary to what many younger people might believe, that delayed act lacked sincerity. Jordan is a very large man in a physical sense, but he’s got a great deal of growing up to do in other ways. So evidently do several Clippers, who looked pretty juvenile with their silly antics on the night Jordan agreed to go back to L.A. Too bad they didn’t pay closer attention to their elders because basic decency doesn’t have any age restrictions.

There was no return to the Lawler Classic in store for the Vikings, whose dreams were dashed last Tuesday by Marian, which squeezed out a 1-0 triumph by scoring an unearned run in the fifth. The Spartans were held to two hits on the afternoon by St. Laurence hurlers Anthony Robles (six innings) and Jack Cavanaugh. Neither Marian safety was a rocket — one bounced off first base while the other was a squibber that sneaked into right field. “We pitched extremely well but didn’t swing the bats very well,” Vikings coach Pete Lotus said. “We threw the ball tremendous all summer — no more than two runs [given up per game] most of the summer. I guess if you’re going to pick something [to do well], most coaches would go with pitching and defense. “We’re definitely excited about that part of our team. We have six or seven guys that can be really productive pitchers for us.” Tempering Lotus’ excitement somewhat was an uncharacteristically uneven offense. St. Laurence (11-3) totaled just five hits versus the Spartans and only Rob Chayka (two hits, including a double) delivered more than one. The Vikings left five runners aboard — four of them in scoring position — during their last three trips to the plate. “We were very inconsistent the last couple of weeks,” Lotus said. “I don’t know if guys were getting a little tired. I don’t think we should use that as an excuse, but we did play a lot of games [since March].” *** Oak Forest provided the Vikings with a stern opening-round test, but they survived last Monday’s clash as junior pitcher Angel

the time draws nearer, however. “I can’t control what they do,” Pall said, referring to pro scouts. “I’ve just got to be able to not worry about that. I love what they’re doing [at Michigan] and love the atmosphere there.” He was not surprised by Dietz’s selection. The San Francisco Giants tabbed him in the 29th round. “He’s one of the hardest-working guys I know and I knew that was coming,” Pall said. Soon enough that day should come for Pall as well.

Sandoval went the distance in a 4-1 triumph. Sandoval fanned seven and yielded just five hits. “He’s really fun to watch on the mound,” Lotus said. “He can throw all three pitches for strikes at any time in the count and he was pretty dominant every time he went out there in the summer. “[The Bengals] are a good team. We had to play very well to beat them.” After spotting Oak Forest a 1-0 advantage in the third inning, St. Laurence pulled even in the bottom of the fourth on Jimmy Burnette’s RBI single. The Vikes then plated their remaining markers one inning later as Cavanaugh (RBI triple), Tom Farrell (RBI single) and Johnny Peterson all hit safely and the Bengals committed an error. St. Laurence totaled six hits.

SHEPARD

Before ending Chicago Christian’s summer season, Mt. Carmel did the same to the Astros as it registered a resounding 15-2 victory last Monday. The Caravan, however, had their hands full for a while. What tilted momentum their way was a ball that hit Shepard pitcher Logan Couture’s head in the fourth inning. Although he escaped serious injury, Couture was removed from the game by Astros coach Frank DiFoggio as a precautionary measure. Mt. Carmel padded its lead after that, saving its biggest explosion for last as it racked up eight runs in the seventh. Shepard (6-8) definitely didn’t lack for opportunities of its own, but it was able to inflict only minimal damage despite loading the bags in the first, fourth and sixth stanzas and putting two men in scoring position in the third inning. The failure to come through at those moments didn’t really bother DiFoggio, primarily because he went to battle this summer with a decidedly young squad. “I have a lot of freshmen [who are] going to be sophomores and they don’t back down to anybody,” he said. “They want to compete and win, and they’re not afraid, intimidated or anything like that. This was a competitive ballgame for a big chunk of the game. “[When you’re young] you just play. You know nothing about [team] history and you have nothing to lose.” Couture, who possesses a knuckleball, will be counted on for big things in 2016, and DiFoggio expects several others to make an impact. That’s particularly true on offense seeing as how the Astros don’t use wooden bats in the spring. “I purposely almost sabotage some kids’ [immediate] success to get them better for the future,” Di Foggio said. “Struggle now and take your lumps so you can work on those [shortcomings]. When spring comes, you’re a better player. “[But] summer was an absolute success. It was definitely worthwhile.” *** Two other teams suffering first-round setbacks were Sandburg and Brother Rice. After playing Lincoln-Way Central to a 1-1 draw just a few days earlier, the Eagles (8-3-1) wound up on the wrong end of an 11-3 final last Monday in the Lockport Regional. The Crusaders meanwhile dropped a 3-2 decision to Chicago Catholic League rival De La Salle in the Richards Regional.

Time for celebration

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg volleyball players celebrate the winning of a point in a summerleague match vs. Eisenhower Thursday night in Palos Courts..

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SPORTS COLLECTORS’ CONVENTION STARTS JULY 29

The National Sports Collectors Convention returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center on Wednesday and runs through Sunday, Aug. 2. Wednesday is a sneak-peek session that runs from 4-8 p.m. Show hours Thursday-Saturday will be 10 a.m-6 p.m. while Sunday’s finale will go from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 600 dealers and distributors will be in attendance along with 50 corporate displays. Items for sale will include sports, entertainment and gaming cards, event-used equipment, toys and autographed materials. Over 70 signing guests, both current and retired athletes, will also be on hand at the convention. For more information, google “2015 national sports collectors convention” and go to the official site.

MORE PALOS BASEBALL CHAMPIONS CROWNED

The summer of success continued for Palos baseball all-star teams as four more earned recent tournament championships. Three of the squads triumphed in the Palos Rumble while the Palos Thunder 11U club beat the Flossmoor Firebirds 11-5 to capture the crown at the Homewood Invitational. The Thunder avoided semifinalround elimination as they were down to their last out before staging a comeback. Palos team members included Connor Crotty, Cole Downs, Joe Egan, Mike Jeffers, Charlie Koeppen, Justin Lang, Owen McGovern, James Murphy, Connor O’Mara, Mitchell Potocsnak, Quinn Sytsma and Aydan Wilson. Winning at the Rumble were the Thunder 8U, 10U and 12U teams. The 8U group trailed early in the finale before roaring back to defeat St. Joe 10-4 for the championship. Thunder roster members included Scott Dinnon, Casey Giemzik, Brody Jeffers, M.J. McKinney, Jackson Natanek, Jimmy Sloan, Brock Sperling, Chase Sytsma, Gavin Triezenberg, Ethan Wilson, Caden Workman and Brendan Zielinski. The 10U Thunder edged Hamlin Park 3-1 to claim that division’s tourney title. Carrying Palos through an unblemished tournament run were Ty Adams, Alex Barounes, Josh Case, Connor Celauro, Danny Fitzpatrick, Robert Janski, Eugene Krupinski, Justin Obradovich, Dawson Vestudo, Edward Rieland, Spencer Sharp, Mark Wolak and AJ Zavala. Rounding out the list of Thunder champs was the 12U squad, which rolled to an 11-3 victory over Hamlin Park. Palos players included George Evangelopoulos, Connor Hall, Jack Kelly, Christian Ladewig, Matt Madaras, Matt Maloney, Ben Reidy, Timothy Roe, Austin Stone, Michael Tylka and Matthew Zielinski.

STAMPEDE BASEBALL TO HOLD TRYOUTS

The Stampede Baseball Organization will hold tryouts for the 2016 season on Saturday and Saturday, Aug. 1, at Stagg High School. Individuals trying out need only to attend one session. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day with tryouts to follow from 10 a.m.-noon. The sessions are open to players in every age group from U10 to U17 except for U12. Registration and medical-release forms can be filled out online at www.palosstampede.com. For more information or to make alternate arrangements if unable to attend either tryout session, contact Mark Zaremba at 369-2090 or mazaremba@ameritech.net.

EVERGREEN 11S WIN RIPKEN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Evergreen Park Boys Club’s 11-year-old team was a host with the most last week as it outlasted every other participant to collect a Cal Ripken state championship on its own field. The title sends Evergreen on to the Ohio Valley Regional, which gets underway July 29 and runs through Aug. 2 in Galesburg, Ill. Helping Evergreen win the championship were Nolan Bruce, Quinn Clifford, Jayden Cummings, Conor Durkin, Danny Durkin, Kevin Gilhooly, Liam Lyons, Will Moonan, Andrew Murphy, Matthew Murphy, Sammy Rogers and Gavin Ward. Pat Gilhooly is Evergreen’s manager. His assistants are Mark Bruce, Bart Clifford, Dan Durkin, Ken Moonan and Dan Ward.

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The Evergreen Park Boys Club baseball team won the 11U Cal Ripken state championship last week and qualified for the upcoming Ohio Valley Regional.

SOUTHSIDE SHOOTERS TRYOUTS IN AUGUST

The Southside Shooters will conduct tryouts and hold an organizational meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, at Moraine Valley College’s “G” building gymnasium. The tryouts are open to youngsters in grades 4-8 and will run as follows: grades 4 and 5 from 6-7 p.m.; grades 6 and 7 from 7-8; and grade 8 from 8-9. For more information, contact Bill Finn at coachfinn34@yahoo.com.

MORE ACADEMIC HONORS FOR MORAINE ATHLETES

After eight of its athletes received an Academic Student-Athlete Award from the National Junior College Athletic Association in recognition of scholastic achievements, Moraine Valley College had a total of 61 individuals feted by the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference for the 2014-15 school year.

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Three Palos Thunder teams — (from top) 8U, 10U and 12U — captured baseball championships at the Palos Rumble.

Thirty-five of those Cyclones were tabbed as All-Academic Athletes of the Year by the ISCC. The group included Moraine’s eight national honorees: tennis players Mike Broderick, Lorissa Semus and Lindsey Walker; baseball players Sheamus Brennan and Mike Rankin; soccer players Steve Henry and Nick Mastej; and basketball player Rachel Ruzevich. Rankin (Stagg), Henry (Oak Lawn) and Ruzevich (Sandburg) are local products. To be eligible for the NJCAA award, student-athletes must carry a grade-point average above 3.6 on a 4.0 scale after 45 credit hours. Joining that octet in notching the All-ISCC designation were baseball players Jason Hine, James Lulek, Mike Owens, Ryan Trokey (Sandburg) and Greg Wymer; cross-country runners Anthony Briante (Evergreen Park), Justin Briante (Evergreen Park) and Aileen Gorman (Marist); golfer Joe Knight (Sandburg); soccer players Stephanie Aimone, Maria Gabino, Katie Gribbon (Marist) and Diana Lozano (Richards); tennis players Kevin Karczynski, Claudia Maka (Oak Lawn), Alec Mikes, Tricia Poremba and Kaitlyn Seldal (Queen of Peace); basketball player Nicole Maloney (Oak Lawn); softball players Kristie Bagus (Shepard), Megan Beckow (Evergreen Park), Dana Cummings (Richards), Brittany Dimas, Carly Trinley and Abby Urchell (Evergreen Park); and volleyball players Jordan Kelley and Colleen Kull. The conference award is based on a 3.0 or higher GPA after 48 course hours. Twenty-six individuals were named as All-ISCC Freshman Academic Athletes of the Year. Those chosen had to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA after 24 credit hours. Cyclones named were baseball players Jeff Kosiek (Sandburg) and Joe O’Hara; basketball players Niko Cahue, Abdal Ishtaiah and McKayla Smith; cross-country runners Braulio Castellanos, Amy Miller (Shepard) and Tonie Wasco (Sandburg); golfers Scott Borden, David Karwoski and John Orowick; soccer players Liliana Cabrera, Alan Garcia (Sandburg), Kortnie Hanold, Denise Ruiz and Danny Vallejo; tennis players Casey Case, Fabie Ezife, Reigh Lamparas and Agnieszka Szudy (Stagg); softball players Katlin Krzos, Molly Pohrebny (Richards) and Hannah Theilmann; and volleyball players Amanda Host, Allison Nash and Kate Patnett. “We are so proud of these high-achieving young men and women in our intercollegiate program,” athletic director Bill Finn said. “We take pride in offering our local top student-athletes the best student experience possible after they arrive on our campus.”

the minor leagues, you don’t make very much, probably not much more than minimum wage.” So it was on to John A. Logan, where Volunteers coach Jerry Halstead said Dietz “was probably our No. 1 recruit.” “He has very good size — most of your pitchers [range from] about 6-3 to 6-6 [or] 6-7 in the big leagues these days — and durability,” Halstead said of the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Dietz. “He had pretty good velocity in high school and a pretty clean motion. We thought he had a lot of upside.” Dietz also had something else: a familiarity with the strike zone. In his final prep campaign he posted a 7-to-1 strikeouts-towalks ratio; he was at 4 ½-to1 this spring, issuing just 11 bases-on-balls while throwing 54-plus innings. “At our level, that’s what we thrive on: guys who can throw strikes,” Halstead said. Dietz admitted things “definitely didn’t come as easy as high school” for him, but he was relatively unfazed by the situation. “Once you start worrying about things, that’s when it all starts to go wrong,” he said. “It’s just a little kid’s game you’re playing.” Although he began college life as a starter, Dietz eventually got moved to reliever. He did well there, but Halstead believes Dietz’s future will be as a rotation guy. To solidify that standing, Halstead said Dietz needs an off-speed pitch to complement a fastball that has touched 95 miles per hour in college. “He’s got a very good slider, but everything’s coming at you fast,” Halstead said. “Even when you throw 95 at our level, they’ll [soon] send ‘em back at you just as fast. He’s got to come up with a changeup. “In the bullpen he can get by with two [dependable pitches], and he was very good. He works quick and attacks the plate.” “It wasn’t bad,” Dietz said of his midseason shift. “It’s a different kind of pitching, more like a sprint. I’m not really picky — I’ll do whatever they want.” Breaking up his season into two roles didn’t work against Dietz in June. He still showed enough for the world-champion San Francisco Giants to select him in the 29th round of Major League Baseball’s 2015 amateur draft. In keeping with his rather low-key personality, however, Dietz didn’t see it happen. “I watched the draft the first two days — the second day was [rounds] two through 10,” he said. “I got a little disappointed when I wasn’t picked and I didn’t watch the third day. “When I did get picked, I had no idea. My coach called and

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Matthias Dietz was an all-area firstteam selection of this paper in 2014 following his senior season at Sandburg.

then my phone started blowing up.” But just as he did with the Dodgers scout, Dietz is likely to reject the Giants’ overtures and return to John A. Logan for another season. The hope is that with a strong exhibition in 2016 Dietz will re-enter the draft — something that is not available to Division I athletes except after their junior season — and get chosen higher. “There’s money [available],” he said, referring to his 29thround status. “But it’s not lifechanging. It’s kind of my gut feeling that I’m going back to school. “I’ve just got to get bigger, better, faster, stronger and I want to focus on [improving] the bad stuff. When I pitch, I get in this groove, but I want to [start] thinking [through] the game more.” Five John A. Logan alumni have reached the majors, so Halstead has a pretty good idea of how to maximize a player’s potential. He said the goal is to “make sure [Dietz] makes decisions for the right reasons.” “He’s got a bright future,” Halstead said, “[but] he realizes he’s got a lot of work to do. The good thing is he’s [already] got that one [reliable] pitch: a fastball with a lot of movement. But we need to see if there’s some more in the tank.” If Dietz isn’t satisfied with his position in the 2016 draft, he said he will have a couple Division I options for his junior year. He preferred not to identify the schools, but as with most diamond-related occurrences Dietz said he’s ready to deal with whatever unfolds. “Baseball’s a game of failure [more often than not],” he said. “Things you’re good at, you’re good at, and if you get lucky they’ll see you. A couple of the right people were there [to watch me] before.” Dietz, who is only playing in the occasional tournament this summer before returning to Logan for the fall, is someone those pro and major-college scouts will keep watching too.

DIETZ’S STATISTICS Year

School

Innings Record ERA

SOs

2014

Sandburg

66 2/3

7-1

0.84

2015

John Logan CC

54 2/3

4-4

3.13

SXU TEAMS RECOGNIZED FOR ACADEMICS

Classroom achievement was evident at St. Xavier University during the school year just completed as 10 of its sports programs were honored. The Cougars women’s basketball team finished 11th nationally on the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association Academic Top 25 team honor roll. The list takes into consideration schools at every collegiate level from NCAA Division I to the junior-college ranks. Team members who spent an entire season on the roster must post a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for a squad to be nominated. SXU is making its eighth appearance on the WBCA honor roll, which has been compiled for the past 20 years. This year’s Cougars amassed a 3.53 GPA. The top NAIA program was Valley State University, which accrued a 3.692 cumulative GPA. “The WBCA applauds these teams for their commitment to academic excellence,” Danielle Donehew, the WBCA’s executive director, said. “The student-athlete experience is an exciting and challenging time period, and we appreciate these programs for setting an academic standard that other teams can strive to achieve. We value the hard work and dedication the players and coaches have put forth to thrive in the classroom and on the basketball court.” The Cougars were feted as an NAIA Scholar Team well, as were SXU’s women’s volleyball (school-best 3.57 GPA), softball (3.49), men’s basketball (3.32), women’s cross country (3.19), women’s track (3.18), women’s golf (3.15), men’s track (3.08), baseball (3.06) and men’s cross country (3.0) teams. “With all of the success that our coaches, players and teams have found on the playing fields and courts, it still amazes me just how committed our athletes and staff are to success in the classroom,” SXU athletics director Bob Hallberg said. “To have well over half our teams turn in at least a 3.0 grade-point average last year is an impressive accomplishment and a testament to the commitment that our student-athletes have to getting a quality education.”

DE LA SALLE LOOKING FOR BASEBALL COACH

De La Salle Institute in Chicago is looking to fill a head-coaching vacancy with its varsity baseball team. Teaching positions are available for the 2015-16 school year. Supplied photo Interested candidates should contact athletic director Tom White at The Palos Thunder 11U baseball team won a tournament title at the Home(312) 842-7355, ext. 118 or white.@dls.org. wood Invitational.

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Matthias Dietzis looking to stay in school for another year after getting drafted in the 29th round.

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Commonly known as 9536 S. Homan Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-11-202-059-0000.

The judgment amount was $291,313.58. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $198,625.60. Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F12050113.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; P l a i n t i f f , v s . MARY M. SAKIN AKA MARY O'SULIVAN; MURAT S A K I N UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 14607 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 Tuesday, August 25, 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 16 Cour Saint Tropez, Palos Hills, IL 60465. P.I.N. 23-23-110-043. 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. 14-018984 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I664254

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“10 in the Park” For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA M. PAAS A/K/A PATRICIA PAAS Defendants 13 CH 017790 8201 W. 89TH STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 27, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 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 8201 W. 89TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-203-022. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-16299. 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. 14-13-16299 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 017790 TJSC#: 35-8633 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. I662498

For Sale For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN I N T E R E S T TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE C O R P O R A T I O N AS RECEIVER FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON S A V I N G S BANK Plaintiff, v s . CLEARLAKE PROPERTIES, LLC; EDWARD RAUEN; UNKNOWN OWNERS, UNKNOWN TENANTS AND N O N RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 14 CH 14501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10241 & 10243 South 86th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465. P.I.N. 23-11-306-041-0000 and 23-11-306-042-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. The property may be available for inspection by contacting Mr. Mike Zucker at (773) 281-5252. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Ms. Stephanie A.S. Stinton at Stahl Cowen Crowley Addis LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 641-0060. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I663467

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., P l a i n t i f f , v s . STEPHEN PLATOS, AS TRUSTEE FOR CHICAGO T I T L E LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EVERGREEN PARK, A S TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 1 2 1 1 9 9 4 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13551, BMO H A R R I S BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK, N.A., D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 19383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 10, 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 9105 Woodland Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-03-405-019. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 1 4 - 1 3 - 2 7 9 2 7 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I662765

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PENNYMAC HOLDINGS, LLC Plaintiff, v . ANTHONY J MEYERS, KRISTIN K MEYERS, CITIMORTGAGE, INC., MCCORD PLACE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 14 CH 15635 6 MCCORD TRACE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 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 6 MCCORD TRACE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-200-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car 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 PA1404913. 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. PA1404913 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 15635 TJSC#: 35-6731 I661439

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.LESTER TRILLA III, KATHLEEN T. TRILLA, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 019984 11745 INNISHMOR COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 18, 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 11745 INNISHMOR COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-104-008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-19943. 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. 14-13-19943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 019984 TJSC#: 35-10358 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. I664110

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I’VE NEVER UNDERSTOOD WHY MY HUMAN WON’T LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT HER LEASH. I THINK SHE’S AFRAlD OF GETTING LOST. BUT IT’S OK, I KIND OF LIKE SHOWING HER AROUND. — HARPER adopted 08-18-09

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and includes all supplies and firing the pots in the kiln to turn the soft clay into hard orange flowerpots. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Fall Festival craft and flea market vendors sought Craft, flea market, and garage sale vendors are sought for the annual Fall Festival at The Children’s Farm to be held on Saturday, Sept. 26. More than 2,000 people usually attend the festival which features games, kids’ crafts, hayrides, horse rides, entertainment, food concession, and a root beer saloon. Vendor spaces cost $25 each. The farm is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Call 361-3650.

Garden volunteers needed at the Children’s Farm

The Children’s Farm at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park is looking for volunteers who want to share their love of gardening with others. A new volunteer group of Garden Guides has formed to educate weekend afternoon visitors about what is growing in the farm garden. Garden guides are asked to volunteer one Saturday or Sunday afternoon each month from 1 to 4 p.m. The Children’s Farm garden grows strawberries, raspberries, onions, garlic, potatoes, beans, tomatoes, pumpkins, squash, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce, peas, spinach, kale, chard, corn, broccoli, celery, beets, asparagus, rhubarb, and a large variety of herbs. A short educational orientation for Garden Guide volunteers will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. the last Sunday of each month this summer and fall. Interested volunteers should come this Sunday, at 2 p.m. If you cannot attend but would like to volunteer, call Lois Lauer at 361-3650. The Children’s Farm is also home to chickens, pigs, horses, cows, donkeys, geese, goats, sheep, rabbits, and ponies, and has a large group of volunteer guides who educate visitors about the farm animals. Those interested in volunteering as educational animal tour guides should contact Amy Didominicis, Brittany Sanders, or Kay Ardizzone at The Center, 361-3650. For more, visit The Center’s website: www.thecenterpalos.org.

Family pottery workshop

A writing workshop for grandparents and grandchildren age 10 and up is offered three Thursday mornings, beginning August 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Under the guidance of Personal Historian Beth LaMie, participants will learn about writing a good story, will interview each other, and then will each write a short story to share with the class. Students will sharpen their writing, English, history, and communication skills and will get to know each other better. The class fee of $45 per person is charged. Students should bring writing instruments and paper to class. Advance registration is required by August 3. Call (708) 361-3650 to register by phone.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Drop In: Ice Cream Social (Middle School only) – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host an ice cream social for middle school students to hang out and get to know other students. • Drop In: Ice Cream Social (High School only) – 3 to 4 p.m. today, an ice cream social for high school students to hang out and get to know other students. • Game Night with The Protest – 7:30 to midnight this Friday, a Game Night with live music from The Protest. Free food will be provided by Chick-fil-A. • Behind the Scenes: Chicagoland Speedway – 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. July 29, a program with Chicagoland Speedway to give students a behind the scenes look at the racetrack. • What’s It Like To Be: A Writer – 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 29, a program for students to learn how to become a writer. • Step by Step Painting – 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 30, a program with Art-A-La-Carte to teach students how to create a masterpiece with step-bystep painting instructions. • Have A Fearless School Year – 1 to 2 p.m. July 30, a program to let students talk about the upcoming school year with others over a drink from the cafe. • Grilling Meat – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 30, students can come and grill their own burgers. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

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After years of Marvel giving us larger than life superheroes, we now get Earth’s tiniest superhero in “Ant-Man.” “Ant-Man” follows Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) on his journey from prison to becoming the superhero he is today. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) created the Ant-Man suit. While Ant-Man, he had an epiphany and didn’t like the way he was being used as a soldier of war. He realized the technology for the suit was too dangerous for society, so he kept the suit locked up. In the 25 years the suit was locked away, Hank’s former protege, Darren Cross (Corey Stoll), figured out the technology. Obviously, he decides to use it for “bad” purposes and becomes the Yellowjacket, the villain every superhero movie needs. This is a superhero movie where the acting and plot are actually good. For once the superhero and the action don’t have to carry the film. Paul Rudd is exceptional as Ant-Man. He’s likable and just seems like one of the guys. The best part of this film is that is requires no previous knowledge for your enjoyment. Increasingly movies based on comic book heros require information from other movies to help you understand what is going on. Here it’s refreshing to have a Marvel movie that can stand on its own. Like everything Marvel does, this also happens to tie in with the Marvel universe. There are a bunch of little references made to other Marvel movies. If you don’t get any of the references, it’s okay because it doesn’t affect your enjoyment of this movie. It’s funny and not too serious. If you only see one superhero film this year, “Ant-Man” is definitely the one to see. — In a little two for one action this week, we also have the movie “Trainwreck.” This is not a movie for everyone with its R rating and low-brow humor. Directed by Judd Apatow, the guy who brought you successful bro-mances like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” and “Knocked Up.” Written by its star Amy Schumer. If you’ve ever seen her Comedy Central series, “Inside Amy Schumer,” (I’ll guess most of you haven’t),

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you’ll know nothing is too inappropriate or intimate to be written about, and all that stuff makes it in here. It opens with a hilarious flashback which explains her present day relationship lifestyle. She’s a writer who gets tasked with writing a story on a sports doctor (Bill Hader). That leads to her trying to figure out if she should hold on to her long-held notions against monogamy or start a committed relationship with the doctor. Not much is wrong with this movie. It even stars LeBron James as a frugal version of himself. Surprisingly, he can act and is quite funny. Throughout the movie there are a bunch of random people like Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter), John Cena (pro wrestler), and a bunch of other various celebrities playing themselves that even my dad would know. Ultimately this film is raunchy, heartfelt, and funny. If you want the traditional romantic comedy this film is not for you, but if you can take the off-color jokes this is one film you’ll be laughing through. T:3.75” — Tony Pinto’s grade for both movies: A

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Crescent Park concert venue in Downtown Orland Park

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The a capella singing group Ac Rock gave a performance in a Concert on the Lawn Sunday night in Orland Park’s Crescent Park venue within the Downtown Orland Park being developed in the village’s Main Street Triangle. The park is by the Metra train station at 143rd Street and La Grange Road, just north of the Ninety7Fitfty apartment building. The couple with the dogs brought the fan, and the dog was making full use of it until Alderden went to take their picture, he said.

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Nancy Gee’s ‘The Secret Drawer’ tapped for les enfants in France “The Secret Drawer” by Nancy Gee, of Orland Park, awarded a Moms Choice Award 2015 – Gold Recipient, has gone international. “The Secret Drawer” announced an agreement with Mariposa Press for distribution of the charming children’s book throughout France. The book will also be featured in the Salon Du Livre, France’s main childrens books’ expo. “The international journey has just begun with more on the horizon,” says Gee. Her book tells a real story based on a flying Squirrel that found its way into her sock drawer only to be discovered by the family cat. “The Secret Drawer” was the subject of a front-page feature story in The Regional News last November. “Readers of all ages find this story fascinating and informative plus learning kindness to animals is returned by them in many unexpected ways,” Gee said. Follow along with Al and Sal the flying squirrels as they journey into the international world. The book can be purchased at Ingrams, Ampersand, Barnes and Noble, and Amazon. For more, visit Anancygeebook.com.

Pottery class at Log Cabin Six-week stoneware pottery classes are offered at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, starting Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m., or Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 9:30 a.m. Under the guidance of potter and naturalist Karen Stasky, students make strong professionallooking stoneware pottery, often embellished with nature designs. Students such as Teresa Dixon, of Lemont (pictured), create beautiful stoneware bowls, mugs, and vases, in additional to interesting decorative pieces. New students learn a variety of hand-building techniques and returning students can learn to throw pots on one of the studio wheels. The pottery class costs $90 plus $15 materials fee for six weeks. Registration is required. Call 361-3650. Submitted photo

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Dental Screenings & Cleanings • Free dental screenings and ortho consultations by Perfect Smiles* *Fulfills the State requirements for Kindergarten, 2nd & 6th Grades.

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