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Thursday, March 31, 2016
Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities
75th Year, NO. 13 • 2 Sections
Saved: Orland Health & Fitness Center Land swap a win-win-win for village, hospital and PHFC members By Jack Murray
Regional News editor Who knew? Palos Health & Fitness Center will stay open and running as the result of a preliminary agreement worked out between Palos Community Hospital and the village of Orland Park. Mayor Daniel McLaughlin and hospital officials negotiated for weeks on the terms of the deal contained in a memorandum of understanding they announced in a joint statement Wednesday morning last week. The deal provides for a land swap that Mayor McLaughlin described in an interview Monday at The Regional
News office as a mutually beneficial arrangement that is a win, win for all parties concerned, including the members determined to save Palos Health & Fitness Center from being closed by the hospital on May 1. The hospital will donate to the village 10 acres of land that hold the fitness center, its parking lot and grounds, McLaughlin said. The village will own the fitness center, which contains two swimming pools, and add its operations under the recreation department. Meantime, he expects Power Wellness will continue to manage the fitness center “at least for a couple of years.” Fittingly, the site overlooks the village’s outdoor
pool, the Centennial Park aquatic center. In return, the village will give the hospital 3 to 4.5 acres of land west of land owned by the hospital to the west of its Palos Primary Care Center, 15300 West Ave. The village will pay the costs of mitigating those wetlands, which the mayor estimates will be about $150,000. Mitigating wetlands means moving them by creating new ones under a regulatory red-tape regime enforced by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. That land traded to the hospital will give it room to construct any future expansion plans it may decide to pursue beside its $133.2 million project for a medical office building with underground parking
added to its primary care south campus. That project won state approval Tuesday. It would cost the village as much as $6 million to build an indoor swimming pool addition to the village Sportsplex, the mayor noted. Village officials have grappled for years weighing the costs to add an indoor pool to its recreational amenities, he said. “I feel a lot better taking this over at very little or no cost,” he referred to the fitness center’s two indoor swimming pools, one a warm-water therapy pool. “I am really hesitant to spend $5 million to $6 million for a pool, money that I would rather see be used for roads.” Also in return for the fitness center, the village will cover the costs of redesigning the parking and access roadways for
the hospital’s expansion project. That’s a relatively small cost that is only fair to reimburse the hospital, McLaughlin said. “After all they put money into it.” A certificate of need permitting the hospital’s Orland Park campus plan was approved by state regulators at a meeting held Tuesday in Bolingbrook. “We appreciate the village of Orland Park’s collaborative efforts and interest in preserving the fitness center, while helping Palos move forward with this important investment in our community,” hospital vice president Tim Brosnan said in a statement Tuesday in response to the permit approval. “This modernization project is about fulfilling our commitment to bringing state-of-the-art health care to See FITNESS CENTER, Page 3
SENTENCING
Killer of Rice teacher gets just 15 years By Dermot Connolly
Children’s Farm colors our world for Easter
Photo by Dermot Connolly
Sisters Kylie, Julia and Kendall Barham, of Palos Park, and their cousins Gabby Daviduke and Madison Akkawi show the eggs they collected from the chicken coop and then colored during the Easter Egg Roundup at the Children’s Farm in Palos Park. The annual event attracts hundred of people the Saturday before Easter. For more, see Page 2.
Doughs Guys Bakery gets concession to open shop in Palos Park train depot By Michael Gilbert A new morning café stop is ready to set up shop inside Palos Park’s Metra train depot. The Village Council Monday unanimously approved a commercial sublease with Doughs Guys Bakery to operate the vendor station inside the train station, 123rd Street and 82nd Avenue. The agreement was originally to begin April 30, but Village Manager Rick Boehm asked village commissioners to move up the effective date to March 30, as he
was optimistic the bakery could take over the concession stand by the end of this month. That would be good news for commuters since the 10-year-old station has been without a food vendor for the past few weeks after Palos Perk Café ceased operations there.
“We kind of had an abrupt ending with our last lease [with Palos Perk Café] when the concessionary walked off the job at the station,” Boehm said. “We were fortunate enough to find a willing vendor in Doughs Guys Bakery.” The bakery, which is headquartered in Palos Heights inside the former Baumann’s Bakery storefront, 12248 S. Harlem Ave., also operates the concession stand at two Metra stations in Orland Park and one in Oak Forest. “We have some knowledge [of Doughs Guys], and they come
recommended by those agencies,” Boehm said. “We’ve worked with them before at events and they’ve always done very well for themselves and for their customers.” Doughs Guys has been a vendor at previous Palos Park events, including the Autumn in the Park and the Concert in the Park festivals, Boehm noted. The bakery outlet in Palos Park’s train depot will be open from 5 to 9 a.m. Monday through Friday and will sell a variety of sweet rolls, coffees, hot chocolate, fruit, juices, See PALOS PARK, Page 2
A 15-year sentence for the woman convicted of stabbing a Brother Rice High School teacher to death is under fire as too lenient by his friends and followers of the case. Alisha Walker, 23, was sentenced last Thursday to 15 Walker years in prison for the murder of Al Filan, whom she stabbed repeatedly, in his Orland Park home in January 2014. Walker had been convicted of second-degree murder on Jan. 14 in the same Bridgeview courtroom of Judge James Obbish. At most, she could have been sentenced to 20 years. Filan, 61, taught at Brother Rice for nearly 40 years, heading the school’s business studies department, and coaching basketball and soccer. He also had coached soccer at Andrew High School for more than 10 years. Following the sentencing, people posting on a Facebook page titled Remembering Al Filan, argued that she got off easy. She will be credited with the two years she has already served since being arrested in a Fort Wayne, Ind., motel soon after Filan’s body was found in his home on Jan. 18, 2014. Walker will also be entitled to day-for-day credit toward her sentence. “Only 15 years for murdering another person. Where is the justice in this. She will be out in six to seven years. Our justice system does not value life any more,”
Bill Dekker commented on the Al Filan tribute page. According to testimony given at her trial, Walker stabbed Filan 14 times after they argued inside his home in the 9400 block of Georgetown Square. She and Filan met through the website Backpage. com, and had previous sexual encounters. They had allegedly arranged for Walker to bring another prostitute with her, which she did. Prosecutors maintained that Filan agreed to pay the women $150 each for a half-hour of sex. But according to reports, Filan argued because the woman did not look like the person advertised in Backpage.com. Walker’s attorney, Patrick O’Byrne, asserted that Walker acted in self-defense after Filan’s request for a threesome and unprotected sex was denied. Walker said in a taped statement to police that was played at her trial that Filan physically attacked her, and she wrestled the knife from him. But prosecutors said there were no defensive wounds on her when she was interviewed five days later. Filan’s family asked that Obbish impose the maximum sentence. Addressing the family, Walker is quoted as saying in her only statement from the stand, “I never intended for this to happen. All I can do is apologize to you.” Walker, then a 21-year-old prostitute from Ohio, was held without bail in the Cook County Jail after her arrest. Investigators found multiple ads from an online female escort service on the desk in Filan’s home. Also, the veteran teacher
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Eggstraordinary good time Trump, Sanders shake the cages at Children’s Farm Roundup of politics as usual
Photos by Dermot Connolly
Mileta Kemeza of Palos Heights, and her children Matas, 9, (from left), Majus, 4, and Meda Kemeza, 6, enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny at the end of the annual Easter Egg Roundup held Saturday at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. More than 1,000 children and their families participated in the day full of activities. It included petting ducks, chickens and sheep, horseback rides and a barbecue. The Palos Heights Kiwanis Club served a pancake breakfast feast that included scrambled eggs, French toast and sausage, both links and patties.
Karina Nogajewski, 5, of Hickory Hills, takes her turn holding a bunny at Lucca Schaar, 5, of Oak Lawn, gets his face painted like a bunny while waiting the Children’s Farm. in line to see the Easter Bunny.
If you think you have a choice in who is going to become president, you really have another thing coming. Donald Trump is a good example of an outsider who is trying to change the system. But when you have everyone in the political establishment, Republicans and Democrats, kicking you in the teeth every day, it’s easy to understand why outsiders don’t have a shot. On the Democratic side, the outsider is Bernie Sanders. The media and his political critics have made him out to be related to Cuba’s Fidel Castro the way they are slamming him with accusations that he is a “socialist.” But just in case an outsider like Trump or Sanders ever really gets close – Trump is leading and Sanders is hot on Hillary Clinton’s tail – the truth is the establishment has a backup plan. It’s called the election process. And despite all the mumbo-jumbo about it being one-man (or woman), one-vote, presidential elections are decided by the insiders in the establishment run by the career politicians who rarely pick presidents outside of their own circles. The election process for selecting a president is inconsistent and all over the place. We have a primary system in each of the nation’s 50 states and the territories. We think the person who gets the most votes – the “popular” vote – will win. But that’s not the case. On the Democratic side, the establishment backup plan is called the “Super Delegates.” Super Delegates are not picked by the voters like regular delegates. They are 715 insiders, all establishment politicians including governors, U.S. senators, U.S. congressmen and members of the Democratic National Committee. And they add their votes to the candidate totals. Without Super Delegates, Sanders has a great shot of defeating Clinton. So far, Clinton has 1,243 and Sanders has 975. But already, 469 of the 715 Super Delegates – the insiders – have cast their support to Hillary; to the “real”
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Continued from Page 1 was found under a bay window on his kitchen floor wearing a gray sweatshirt, jeans and brown socks, according to an autopsy report that was reported by other media outlets. Filan was found lying face-up with his head resting against the base molding at the bottom of a wall and tilted toward the left
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Continued from Page 1 bottled water and soda, according to a menu provided by the village. Sweet rolls will be priced at $1 while coffee is to be priced at $1.50 for a 12-ounce cup and $2 for a 20-ounce cup. Fruit will be $1 and soda and juices $2. “Doughs Guys are great,” Commissioner Nicole Milovich-Walters said. “I’ve dealt with them a number of times at our events Jen Bedalow and her sons, Drew, 1, and Nathan, 4, of Oak Forest, celebrate after finding eggs Pawel Nowicki, of Worth, helps his daughter, Olivia, and I’m hoping this will be very successful because I do like the hold a duck. hidden in the Magic Garden on the way to see the Easter Bunny. idea that we have this available to our commuters.” “They’re going to be a reputable vendor for us,” Commissioner James Pavlatos said. “They have wonderful looking pastries and muffins. I think they are going to be a nice addition.” Unlike the previous lease with Palos Perk, the tenant will not need to pay the village to operate inside the train depot, Boehm said. “The last time we entered into an agreement we did put in a fee to be remitted to the village, but we found that margins are small and we were having a hard time finding a vendor, so this does not have any money coming back to
RAY HANANIA count is 1,712 for Clinton and 1,004 for Sanders. That’s not even close any more. Even if an outsider like Trump or Sanders were to make it to the convention and be slated as their party nominees, another insider establishment backup plan called the “Electoral College” kicks in on Election Day on Nov.8. As we all know but don’t really think too much about, the president isn’t really chosen by the people on Election Day. The president is chosen by the Electoral College, which consists of 435 members of the U.S. Congress, 100 members of the U.S. Senate and 3 politicians picked by the parties representing Washington D.C. These 538 political insiders decide who will become the president, not you. So why do we have this charade that our “democracy” gives the people a voice? Because it sounds good. Perception is reality in America. We can’t be seen to appear like the political establishments that run Third World dictatorships, although in reality that is exactly what we really are here in America when it comes our elections. No wonder more than half the people who can vote don’t even register to vote, and less than half who do register actually vote. They’re not stupid. They know the system is rigged against them. What’s the point? They’re rigged. And for those of us who know that seeing candidates like Trump and Sanders rattle the system makes it that much more worth watching. Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall political reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail. com. shoulder. His hands were resting on his mid-section, his right leg was extended and his left leg was bent at the knee with his foot resting against a chair that had fallen over, the report said. The report described the location of 14 knife wounds and the condition of the body after it was discovered during a Jan. 21 2014 well-being check at Filan’s Orland Park home. Walker contended she acted in self-defense after she and Filan fought over money. the village.” Instead, Doughs Guys will assist in cleaning the waiting area and restrooms on days when the depot’s normal maintenance crew is not working, Boehm said. Past Metra station tenants have served lunch and dinner, but Boehm said as of right now Doughs Guys will only have morning hours. Also Monday, the Village Council also voted unanimously to amend Palos Park code to prohibit off-street parking and parking garages as the primary use of a property in residential districts. “Basically the idea here is that if your neighbor across the street is commercial, they can’t buy the property [next to you] in a Residential-1-A district and knock down the home and now there is parking,” Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney said. “There was a little bit of an anomaly in our code and we’re just trying to clear it up.” “The ordinance up until this point stated that if somebody sold a house someone could buy that house and turn it into a parking lot,” Pavlatos added. “Some of these ordinances are so old that we’re just trying to go through them and clean up the outdated ones.”
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Covering News, People and Events in Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park Paul Sinadinos shows his little sister, Ella, how to roast Longtime volunteers Lois Duran (left) and Mary Kirby donned Easter attire to help the children dye Easter eggs. Both women have been helping out at the Children’s Farm for decades. marshmallows.
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IN MEMORIAM
Wm. A. Crooks, photographer immortalized Heights heydays
Photo by Patt Bailey
Heights Garden Club sharpens tools for growth Master gardener Don Nekrosius showed Palos Heights Garden Club members how to clean, sharpen, repair and store their tools at the club’s March meeting on Monday. Shown are avid gardeners Ron Karlic and Regina Childs. Next month, Palos Heights resident Corny Morgan will delight members and guests with a presentation on dahlias. Morgan is a longtime leader of the Southtown Dahlia Club, responsible for the dahlia garden that blooms each year at the Lake Katherine Nature Center, where the garden club meets. Mark your calendars for April 25.
William A. “Bill” Crooks, the award-winning photographer who owned the renowned Crooks Photography studio in Palos Heights, died on Jan. 16. He was 90. Mr. Crooks passed away just short of his 91st birthday, at the VA Home in William Crooks Union Grove, Wis. The Regional’s newsroom only learned of his passing on Tuesday. Mr. Crooks’ photos often appeared in The Regional News over the years. His shots of downtown Harlem Avenue following the snowstorm of 1967 have often reappeared in The Regional in historical retrospectives looking back. He was also an accomplished portrait photographer whose studio took many a family or graduation portrait, or other special occasion prints. A treasure trove of Mr. Crooks’ photographs were uncovered last
year at the Palos Heights City Hall and given to The Regional, where we keep them for archival purposes. They were kept with photos of others found in the same two bankers’ boxes of vintage photos. Most are unidentified by descriptions of any sort, including any date on which they were taken. Mr. Crooks was born Feb. 3, 1925 in Chicago to William and Irene Anderson Phillips. He married Sybil Ward on October 25, 1951. They were married for over 58 years before her death in 2010. Surviving are two sons, Brad and his wife Jeannine of Parker, CO, and Bruce and his wife Eileen of Momence, IL, and daughter Kim and her husband Rick Korinek of St. Paul, MN, and three grandchildren, Heather, Micah, and Gabe. Mr. Crooks’ photos of 1960s and ‘70s Palos Heights during its heyday of bustling commerce on Harlem Avenue have often been posted on the Palos nostalgia Facebook page called “You know you grew up in Palos if…” The page is frequented by current and for-
mer Palos Heights area residents swapping pictorial memories of simpler, more prosperous times. The latter comprise many who spent a good many years or all their childhood here, but have since moved away with their birth families or after starting their own families as adults. Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1950-52 at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. He worked for Lever Bros. in Chicago as a chemist after the Army, before opening Crooks Photography in Palos Heights with his wife Sybil in 1963. Throughout his photographic career, he was very active in the Professional Photographers of Northern Illinois, where he served as President in 1976. He also received his Masters of Photography from the Professional Photographers of America, as well as the Certified Professional Photographer designation. He and Sybil retired to Arbor Vitae, Wisconsin in 1987, where they enjoyed camping, canoeing, skiing, and other outdoor activities in the North Woods.
Victim dragged by her purse strap by robber at Aldi: cops Trout fishing season to open By Jack Murray A 32-year-old Orland Park man was arrested shortly after he grabbed a woman’s purse, dragging her to the ground, in the parking lot of Aldi, 13145 S. La Grange Road, police said. Keith M. SiedSiedlinski linski, 32, of the 14000 block of South 85th Avenue, was charged with one count of attempted robbery, a Class 2 felony, police said. Police were called to the scene at 4:42 p.m. on March 22 to respond to a report of a woman down in the parking lot, police said. The 62-year-old victim re-
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the community of which we are proud to serve.” McLaughlin from the start was hopeful for an alternative to the fitness center’s destruction, he said. “I saw this as a potential asset to the village without spending very much for it,” he said of the deal to save it. The details of the deal McLaughlin gave Monday made explicit the generalities described in the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the village and hospital. “The negotiated development agreement will … provide for a complementary land and/or financial contribution by the village to [hospital parent] St. George to offset the loss of developable land needed for the expansion of the South Campus as a result of the preservation of the Fitness Center,” it states. When did the mayor decide to intervene as the White Knight, the instrument answering prayers and satisfying protests of the grassroots Save PHFC group of fitness center members who mobilized to save it? The mayor and hospital officials engaged in cursory talks as early as the end of last November, he replied. That was well before the hospital and fitness center manager notified members on Jan. 15 that it would be closed on May 1 to make way for the hospital’s south campus expansion project. But it was in late February, he said, that McLaughlin and hospital officials renewed their efforts to negotiate a solution. Village Board members on March 7 hinted at a positive resolution for fitness center members who came to their meeting to plead their cause. Trustee James Dodge, who presided in the rare absence of the mayor, held out hope. The mayor is “having a number of conversations to see if there is another solution [to save the fitness center],” Dodge told them. “We’re working on the problem directly. There has to be an alternative.” Trustees Carole Griffin Ruzich and Dan Calandriello also sounded notes of optimism that the healing facilities would be preserved rather than reduced to rubble. Despite those assurances, the
ported that she had just arrived to shop at Aldi, and was getting something from the trunk of her car when a man walked up behind her and grabbed her purse, which was slung over her shoulder. In front of witnesses, the man dragged the victim to the ground through the parking lot before he finally let go of the purse that she clung to, police said. He then fled northbound through the parking lot and ran across 131st Street into some woods. The victim was treated at the scene for soreness and abrasions by Palos Fire District paramedics, and was not transported to the hospital. It took only 10 minutes from police arrival at the scene until Siedlinski’s apprehension, police said. Orland Park Police Cmdr. John
Keating said responding Orland Park police units set up a perimeter in the area with assistance from Palos Park and Cook County Sheriff’s police. A sheriff’s officer spotted Siedlinski hiding behind some trees northeast of a nearby Walgreen’s store, Cmdr. Keating said in a release. The officer apprehended Siedlinski after a brief foot chase before he was identified at the scene by witnesses and transported to the Orland Park Police Department, Cmdr. Keating said. Police credited “the quick response of our law enforcement partners, citizens and witnesses that came forward to aid the victim and the police.” Siedlinski was transported to bond hearing at the Bridgeview Courthouse the next day.
Save PHFC group went ahead with its protest march to the hospital on March 12. After last Wednesday’s announcement of the good news, members posted a host of grateful comments on the Save PHFC Facebook page. The joint statement said the deal “would preserve the Palos fitness center and warm water pool.” It noted that McLaughlin “and representatives from the village have been working for weeks with Palos Community Hospital, to reach a collaborative arrangement that would allow the proposed $100 million healthcare development to move forward, while preserving the fitness center.” “It has taken considerable time and effort to reach this MOU,” McLaughlin said. “Because as with any project of this magnitude, proposed reconfigurations and new structural designs always include new legal, regulatory, construction and finance issues that must be addressed, negotiated and resolved.” “While we are still working out details to finalize a specific plan,” McLaughlin continued, “I am greatly encouraged that the cooperation between Palos Community Hospital and the Village to date, is going to manifest itself in a ‘win-win’ for all parties involved – especially those residents who have come to rely on the fitness center to help improve the quality of their lives.” Dr. Terrence Moisan, CEO of Palos Community Hospital agreed, the statement continued. “We appreciate the mayor’s lead and interest in preserving the fitness center, while helping us move forward with our very important investment in Orland Park. Ultimately, this project is about fulfilling our commitment to bringing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community we have been proud to be part of for more than 30 years.”
site plan to the north and west of the current fitness center, its director Erik Carpenter added. “The goal of all parties is to maintain current services and programs. All staff will maintain their current positions and all memberships will be continued. We are thrilled that our hard working staff and loyal members will continue to have this great health and fitness resource available.” The MOU will go before the Village Board for its consideration on Monday, McLaughlin said. It states that the parties “will engage in mutual good faith negotiations for a development agreement that provides for a transfer of title of the Fitness Center and related parking areas from St. George to the Village.”
Note to members The fitness center informed its members that its “ownership would be transferred to the village and Power Wellness would maintain the day-to-day management of the facility.” Palos Community Hospital will proceed with its medical campus expansion, utilizing a reconfigured
See Editorial, Page 4 Lawsuit moot Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, a staunch ally of efforts to save PHFC, released a statement after the good news, congratulating those residents who fought to save it. “We are pleased and gratified that the Fitness Center will remain open to serve these residents with its specialized programs necessary to support their health, wellness and longevity,” he said. “Without question, the force of community opposition — culminating in the lawsuit I filed last Thursday with the Cook County Circuit Court — was instrumental in dissuading Palos Community Hospital from its plan to demolish and close the Fitness Center. Orland Township collected affidavits from more than 500 Fitness Center members, who strenuously objected to the closure and emphasized its value as the only healthcare and wellness resource of its kind in the southwest suburbs.” O’Grady, too, seemed caught by surprise by the deal, announced one hour after last week’s Regional News rolled off our press. “It’s highly unfortunate that weeks of letter writing, petition collecting, public speaking and, ultimately, a lawsuit to block the hospital’s demolition plan, were necessary to produce this outcome,” he said. “If the village of Orland Park and Palos Community Hospital have indeed for several weeks been working toward a land swap
in Cook forest preserve lakes Trout fishing opens Saturday in the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Sag Quarry East in Lemont. The Forest Preserves trout lakes are closed to all fishing until sunrise on Saturday. This past week’s lake closings allow the trout to disperse throughout the lakes prior to Saturday’s opening. As part of the state’s stocking program, fishing for and possession of any trout is illegal from March 15 until 5 a.m. on April 2. Axehead and Belleau lakes in Park Ridge and Green Lake in Calumet City also open for trout fishing this Saturday morning. The Forest Preserves stocked about 500 pounds of rainbow
trout for Sag Quarry East; 1,250 pounds for Axehead Lake; and 1,250 pounds for Belleau Lake; while the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will be purchasing and stocking 700 pounds for Green Lake. These are catchable sized rainbow trout, a half to one pound. Once the season opens, there is a five trout per day creel limit with no size restrictions. No more than two lines per person with no more than two hooks per line may be used. A valid Illinois sport fishing license with an Inland Trout Stamp is required for anglers 16 years of age and older. An Illinois sport fishing license is not required for
Illinois residents who are disabled and have a State of Illinois disabled I.D. card showing a Class 2 or 2A disability or a Veterans Disability Card, and Illinois residents who are on active military duty and are home on leave. For a list of all of the lakes and waters open to public fishing within the Forest Preserves, visit fpdcc.com/recreation/fishing and download our Fishing Guide. The guide includes maps that show the location and depths of each lake, and list principal fish species. For more, contact the Forest Preserves’ Fisheries Section at 403-6951.
agreement, which will enable the Fitness Center to remain open while allowing the hospital to pursue an expansion plan, those parties should have notified local residents that a potential solution was in the works. The considerable investment of time and effort on the part of residents, and the expenditure of time and resources on the part of Orland Township, could have been avoided.”
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access to Loyola’s renowned specialty care services, such as neuroscience and oncology. Palos Community Hospital is proud to have served the community for more than 40 years, and we are excited to continue to invest in much-needed medical services for the residents of the southwest suburbs.” According to the hospital: The $133 million investment proposes a redeveloped and modernized Orland Park facility to accommodate physician offices, diagnostic and treatment space for a variety of medical specialties, in line with the continued health care trend toward outpatient care. Once complete, the medical campus will offer a mix of new construction and renovation, allowing Palos Community Hospital the ability to continue to partner with local providers and other agencies to improve access to health care for area residents.
What the MOU says Under due diligence clauses of the MOU, the village will have 90 days from its effective date to review and evaluate facilities and financial information for the fitness center it requests from the hospital, to include: • Valuation of the Fitness Center (both real and personal property as well as related parking areas) for the parties to determine a mutually beneficial exchange; • An inventory of assets and an analysis of Fitness Center operating costs, projected cash flow in order to give the Village a better understanding of the ongoing and projected financial picture of the Fitness Center; • The existing operating agreement with the Fitness Center third party facility operator; three years of financial statements pertaining to the Fitness Center; • All related documents showing facility usage, fee schedule, hours of operation, etc. During that 90-day period, the hospital will continue to operate the fitness center “in the same manner and to the same extent as the Fitness Center is currently being operated.” All information and documentation provided by the hospital to the village is to remain confidential, under the terms of the MOU. “The parties acknowledge that such information and documentation contain trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from St. George under a claim that they are proprietary, privileged and confidential, and that disclosure of the trade secrets or commercial or financial information would cause competitive harm to St. George’s business.” As such, the MOU states, the information and documentation is exempt from disclosure by the village even under the terms of the Illinois Freedom of Informa-
PCH wins state permit The hospital lauded Tuesday’s approval by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for the redevelopment of its Orland Park campus “with plans to modernize and expand the building located at 153rd and West Avenue.” “We are pleased with today’s positive ruling by the Health Facilities and Services Review Board and are eager to move forward with the planned expansion of Palos Community Hospital’s South Campus in Orland Park,” said Timothy Brosnan, vice president of Planning and Community Relations. “When complete, this state-of-the-art facility will provide greater access to physicians and specialty services. It will also allow us to expand our affiliation with Loyola University Medical Center, which gives our patients
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Grateful for Good News Prayers have been answered. We asked not long ago to imagine Palos Community Hospital took the time and small expense to redraw its South Campus expansion plans in such as way as to save the Palos Health & Fitness Center it worked so hard to build more than 15 years ago. It isn’t hard if you try, we suggested. Enter Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin who worked quietly for weeks with hospital officials to negotiate a deal that has turned the coldest news so far this year into warm feelings of gratitude to him, hospital officials and all the members of the grassroots Save PHFC group that worked so hard to save it. They organized meetings at the fitness center, then a local church. They created a Facebook page that grew to some 670 members. On it they swapped ideas and tactics. They wrote letters – to state lawmakers, village and township officials, doctors, lawyers, anyone in a position of authority to help. They spoke out in large numbers at a public hearing on Feb. 18. They held and attended Masses and said prayers on their own. They created a movement and mobilized for protest. They enlisted a very public ally, Orland Township Paul O’Grady who filed a lawsuit, now made moot, on their behalf. They marched in protest to the hospital on March 12. They did so much since that Jan. 15 letter informed members of the Palos Health & Fitness Center in Orland Park that it would be closed to make room for Palos Community Hospital’s Orland Park South Campus expansion. And every week The Regional News checked in to see what they were doing next and report on it. We simply could not imagine those swimming pools reduced to rubble. Its steamrooms, saunas and whirlpools in each of the men’s and women’s locker rooms and warm-water therapy pool hauled away in dump trucks to some construction-waste landfill dump. The mayor of Orland Park apparently had the same whata-terrible-waste thoughts. Village officials, he told us Monday, had been considering the costs of building their own indoor swimming pool, perhaps an addition onto the Sportsplex, but $5 million or $6 million seemed just too steep. Especially considering all the competing needs vying for municipal funds. Now Orland Park will have a pool, built 15 years ago at Palos Health & Fitness Center. People with arthritis, sore joints and a host of other aches and pains, some quite crippling, will surely keep using it now that they won’t have to lament its passing. People with multiple sclerosis won’t have to miss the fitness center’s MS aqua and MS yoga programs. We also greet as very good news the state’s OK Tuesday for the hospital’s plans for a $133.2 million medical office building and other improvements to its Palos Primary Care Center campus at 153rd and West Avenue. We see it could be just the start of a wellness park of many acres, one-stop, outpatient medical care close to the fitness center, Centennial Park and whatever related developments of senior care for an aging population the future may bring. In a time when so many American institutions have let us down, when people are used to being disappointed, overcharged, underserved, even defrauded, it gives us a bit of hope when power listens to the people. When they can work together to do the right thing. Lo those many weeks ago, we implored thus: “And we can’t but ask: What would Jesus do?” It is fitting that it was during Holy Week, the day before the Paschal Triduum, that the joint announcement by the village and hospital saving this Orland Park fitness center was made. And who knows just what greater paths this agreement will open up for the betterment of people residing in our community than if the status quo merely remained unchanged without it. We can’t help but think of one PHFC member in particular named James of Palos Heights. We know him from church and a Rosary group, and that warm-water therapy pool. He is of course grateful to the instruments that hammered out this memorandum of understanding. But he knows THE and will always unshakably know where his gratitude truly THE REGIONAL NEWS REGIONAL lies: He asked NEWS and his prayers were answered. And all things An THEindependent, locally-owned REGIONAL NEWS An independent, locally-owned happen fornewspaper a reason. community
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Put Lake Katherine under city’s control Dear Editor: Recently the Chair of the Board of the Lake Katherine Nature Center, Mr. Matt Hunt, published a letter in this paper in response to an article challenging the operating procedures of the Board of Lake Katherine Nature Center. I would like to take this opportunity to clarify some of the aspects of this debate that were overlooked in that response. For more than a year, residents of Palos Heights have expressed concerns over the relationship between Lake Katherine, area residents and the City of Palos Heights. One concern focuses on the transparency under which Lake Katherine operates. Mr. Hunt points out that the Board of Lake Katherine is legally entitled to hold meetings behind closed doors. That is their right. But why exercise that right? I have yet to hear a compelling reason for holding these meetings behind closed doors. The Board updates the taxpayers of Palos Heights with respect to how monies raised through fund raising or grants are used. This is done, however, only after those monies are spent. As a result, area residents can only react to developments at Lake Katherine after they are implemented, as opposed to contributing input with respect to how development proceeds. If the Lake Katherine Board wishes to put in place a zip line, as outlined in its Master Plan, or develop other plans with their eye primarily focused on generating revenue, the Board has the absolute power to do so. The business plan for Lake Katherine currently in the hands of city officials has not been made available to the public, nor discussed in open forums. Approving a new Memorandum of Understanding for Lake Katherine will allow this pattern to continue for the next five years. Lake Katherine has become very popular in recent years. The property owners adjoining Lake Katherine worry over the increasing density of people who strain the limits of the area. There has been increased commercialization of the area. That weddings at Lake Katherine are advertised on the popular wedding venue website, The Knot, evidences this commercialization. Area residents are concerned that further unchallenged development of Lake Kather-
ine will destroy the natural character of the area—the very reason the nature center was created in the first place. The relationship between the Board of Lake Katherine and area residents is not one that could generously be called cordial. Residents from the [homeowners] associations that border Lake Katherine met with the Board of Lake Katherine a year ago. The meeting was opened with the admonition that if those in attendance got out of hand the meeting would be ended. I ask the Mayor and the duly elected members of the City Council, should property owners in Palos Heights be treated in this fashion? If Lake Katherine were run instead by elected officials, would area residents be treated in this manner? I would hope not. The Board of Lake Katherine has recently reached out to area residents for a meeting about our concerns. To what end? As currently configured, residents have no ability to affect decision-making at Lake Katherine. Clearly, since city tax dollars are already used to support the mission of the Nature Center, the most responsible way forward would be to bring the Nature Center under the direct control of the City of Palos Heights. Only then will area residents have a voice in the development of all parts of their community. We are neighbors after all. — Paul Kubik, Palos Heights
No constitutional right exists for unfiltered public access to pornography at any library Dear Editor: Trustees for the Orland Park Public Library voted to provide pornography disguised as “unfiltered access” on Feb. 12, 2014. They chose to ignore the Supreme Court ruling in 2003 that stated “public libraries’ use of internet filtering software does not violate their patrons’ First Amendment rights.” They chose a “2014 Intellectual Freedom Award” over “faithfully, impartially and justly” serving our residents and supporting the Constitution of the United States. On Aug. 18, 2014, they voted again to turn their backs on the Supreme Court, their Oath of Office and Oath of Allegiance, and their own Mission Statement. I have learned more about pornography in these past two years than I ever wanted
to know. For those residents who think porn is harmless, let me give you a brief lesson in deviant sexual behavior. Pornography = Prostitution + Picture Pornography is Big Business Pornography is Violent I had the opportunity to hear testimonies of two men living in recovery from porn addiction here in Orland Park. I added “Dirty Little Secret” to my list when Terry Crews, the former NFL player turned actor, told his story in The Washington Post. I heard “porn kills love” from all three. It incapacitates the individual for a loving relationship, degrades women, and destroys families. I attended Jan and Dirk Swiderek’s program on human trafficking and learned every 26 seconds another child is trafficked, most sold into sexual slavery. In 2014 the illegal profits from Human Trafficking totaled 150 billion dollars. There are 300,000 12-14 year olds in our USA being used. I learned that within a 50-mile radius of O’Hare Airport there are 16,000 girls exploited in commercial sex, some injected with drugs for compliance and forced to abort a pregnancy. In Super Bowl 2015, the FBI arrested 360 buyers and 30 girls were recovered. I encourage readers to watch Pornography: A Public Health Crises/US Capitol Hill Symposium on You Tube. The date was 8-17-2015 and was responsible for Hilton Hotels’ statement to “no longer seek profits from sexual exploitation.” That was a big win for the National Center on Sexual Exploitation with Hilton in 85 countries. Dr. Gail Dines described porn as a Fortune 500 company occupying 36 percent of the Internet and 8 of 10 websites. Dr. Cordelia Anderson stated porn was the biggest social health issue for over 25 years, above immunizations, motor vehicle safety, and infectious diseases. After purchasing the book Good Pictures Bad Pictures Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids for my son and grandchildren, I donated a copy to our library to initiate movement toward protecting our kids from a corroding childhood and preserving families. Call 428-5100 to see if it has been catalogued and on the shelf. “Porn kills love.” I still believe in love. What about you? — Nanc Junker, Orland Park
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Police are smart. They know that the prohibition of drugs is the engine that endlessly makes more drug dealers, because prohibition means the revaluation of plant produce from the agricultural bottom to a commodity more precious than jewelers’ gold. Prohibition paves the streets with gold and blood. Yet, despite their understanding, police support the war on drugs, because it means job security, promotion, overtime, and the confiscation and conscription of drug dealer wealth unto themselves -- drug-war corrupted cops by mere appropriation and honest cops by feeding at the drug-war gravy train, legally. It’s asking a lot to expect police to lead the fight against the War on Drugs that puts the butter on their toast, just as it is any drug war gravy train rider, and there are many riders employed by the war. Lisa Marie Pane and Emily Swanson reported polling results in their AP article, “Poll: Most Americans see drug abuse as a big issue,” published by the Chicago Tribune, March 26. The article quotes a three-year recovered drug addict Sharon
Johnson (marijuana and crack cocaine) who doesn’t believe any drug should be legalized. She represents another part of the toughest audience to convince that we’d have less drugs, use and addiction, if we reversed the War on Drugs back to the relatively “drugfree” world we knew before the cruel instigation of it. Addicts like Sharon know the bottom of life’s barrel, because so often that’s where drug addiction takes them, if not to death’s door. It’s asking a lot to expect recovering drug addicts to lead the fight for legalizing any substance that took them down there, and relying on self-discipline and self-reliance for the foundation of a new drug policy paradigm. Drug treaters hear story after story of the misery that comes with drug addiction, so it’s likewise tough for them to contemplate, let alone endorse, the legalization of any substance that “did that” to a client of theirs. And with treaters, there’s the money side of the coin that butters their toast, too. What self-respecting drug treatment provider or treatment facility is not in favor of more money for drug treatment? Not a one. Like police and drug dealers
benefiting from the War on Drugs, they all agree, continue the drug war, try everything, just don’t throw me into the drug legalization briar patch. According to the national NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll, a majority of Americans say drug abuse is a problem and that “more” must be done. That’s a start, recognizing the problem, but for the majority of Americans as they pass more and more referendums legalizing a Schedule 1 prohibited substance, marijuana, it’s tough to throw in the towel on the “just say no,” “drugfree,” “zero tolerance” world and the sacred World War on Drugs, however bloody the towel. Sharon wants treatment for addicts and jail for sellers, a distinction blurred in real life by addicts who forget when they passed the pipe, ran the errand to get the drugs or sold some to make some money to but some. “More” is not what we need so much as we need “different.” In the same issue of the Chicago Tribune, a trauma physician Dr. Mark E. Cichon and the Rev. Michael Hayes, both of Loyola University Medical Center, one of Chicago’s busiest Level 1 trauma centers, describe
the feverish treatment of endless gunshot victims. The scene repeated again, and again, and again. They implore us to find a solution to the gun violence, representing a 15 percent increase in 2015, and the victims, younger and younger each year. But the good surgeon and kind reverend do not yet seem to recognize that we as a society cannot have drug prohibition and safe streets. They have not yet called for legalized drugs and an end to the cursed War on drugs. They, like us, must come to the stark realization that drug war is war, that everything in war is “fair” as in love, war and politics, and that there can be no peace until the Al Capone-UN drug treaty prohibition paradigm is ended. Legalize, regulate and control illicit drug substances, or reload your guns and resolutions. There is no other solution. James E. Gierach is a former Cook County assistant state’s attorney, former Director of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) and draftsman of the first comprehensive proposed amendment of UN drug treaties that would end the World War on Drugs. He lives in Palos Park.
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Orland’s Chief McCarthy named Illinois’s Police Chief of the Year
First top cop to win the honor from Ill. Chiefs of Police Assn. By Margie Owens Klotz Village of Orland Park
Orland Park Police Chief Timothy McCarthy will be honored as the first recipient of the Chief of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police. The award, to be given for the first time this year, is for leadership in law enforcement, leadership in his own police department and service to the association. “This is a tremendous honor both for Chief McCarthy and for the Orland Park Police Department,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “We are very proud of all that the chief has accomplished during his time with Orland Park and it’s fitting that his peers think so too.” McCarthy will receive the award April 22 during the association’s annual awards banquet in Schaumburg. He was selected by the association’s board of officers from a very strong pool of nominations from different parts of Illinois. “Many of us have known and worked with Tim on local and statewide initiatives and we recognize him as an innovative leader who has done so much for law enforcement,” said Chief Frank Kaminski of the Park Ridge Police Department, ILACP president. McCarthy began his law enforcement career in 1972 when he was appointed an agent with the United States Secret Service. Early in his career, McCarthy did investigative work while assigned to the Chicago Field Office. In 1979 he was reassigned to the Presidential Protection Division in Washington, D.C. On March 31, 1981, McCarthy distinguished himself while protecting President Ronald Reagan when he was shot in the line of duty during an assassination at-
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tempt. McCarthy recovered from serious injuries and returned to work. He was promoted to several supervisory positions prior to retiring in 1993 as the Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Office. McCarthy was named chief of police for the Village of Orland Park in 1994. “The Orland Park Police Department is recognized as a professional organization that has kept pace with change,” wrote Orland Park Deputy Chief Thomas Kenealy in nominating McCarthy. “McCarthy has accomplished this through training, professional development, networking, community engagement and technological enhancement.” In its announcement, the association noted a number of the chief’s accomplishments, including his lobbying on law enforcement issues, helping to establish the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, automating the Orland Park Police Department, overseeing construction of the nation’s first LEED Gold certified police station, implemented a number of community policing initiatives, promoting crisis intervention training for officers and the use of NARCAN to help save those overdosing on heroin. McCarthy and the Orland Park Police Department have been actively involved with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and fundraising for Illinois Special Olympics and the Orland
Park Police Department was the first municipal police agency to receive a certificate of authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration for the use of a drone. “The Orland Park Police Department has always been on the forefront for innovative programming with Chief McCarthy and his administration always looking for ways to better the department and better serve the Orland Park community,” McLaughlin said. “Being honored by the Illinois Association of Police Chiefs is a testament to all of the successful programs and initiatives that the Orland Park Police Department has implemented.” “Chief McCarthy holds himself to a high standard, always striving to do better,” said Orland Park Village Trustee Dan Calandriello, chair of the village’s Public Safety Committee. “Whether it’s through law enforcement innovations, police methods, training or community policing, Chief McCarthy reflects what leaders in law enforcement should be.” This year, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the police chiefs’ association. “We have identified five major accomplishments in our long history, and it’s interesting that McCarthy has been deeply involved in three of them: legislative advocacy, the Special Olympics, and professional development in law enforcement,” said Ed Wojcicki of Springfield, the ILACP executive director. “He has created an atmosphere in Orland Park in which training is seen as essential for his own officers so that they can make their own community safer, and by doing that, McCarthy has become an example for all other police departments in Illinois.” McCarthy holds a master’s degree in criminal justice/social justice from Lewis University and received his bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is married and has three children.
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Woman wise to IRS phone scam An 80-year-old Walnut Ridge Drive resident reported getting a phone call from someone pretending to be an IRS agent at 3:04 p.m. March 14/ Police said the call came from a phone number with a Florida area code connected to similar complaints in the past. The victim said she hung up after the person told her that she owed money to the IRS. When a police officer called the suspect number, the person who answered requested a badge number, then insisted it was wrong and promised to “send someone over to handcuff” the officer. Police warn of a rise in IRS phone and email scams in the area. Police note that the real IRS does NOT call or email people who owe fines or back taxes. Police advise people to hang up on such callers and never give them your personal information.
Identity theft reported Police are investigating a case of identity theft that victimized an 89-year-old resident of West Creek Road, who reported at 1:10 p.m. March 21. The victim said an unknown person used her name to open a Comcast account, which police
traced to an address in Chicago Heights.
Charged with DUI Roberta A. Onyschuk, 39, of Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:55 a.m. March 18, in the 13100 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said she registered .216 blood-alcohol count on a breath sample. She was also cited for driving in the wrong lane an, improper lane usage. She is due in court on April 14.
License charges Trina S. Robinson, 36, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 10:05 p.m. March 16, in the 12300 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said she was also cited for having no rear registration light. She is due in court on April 14. Gustavo A. Barbosa, 24, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at at 11:25 p.m. March 10, in the 12200 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage. Court information was not available. Robert R. Brunette, 39, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 10:51
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI Jose V. Mendoza-Gonzalez, 22, of Cicero, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:33 a.m. Saturday, in the 7200 block of West College Drive. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt, and improper lane usage. He is due in court on May 2. James F. Sobucki III, 26, of Elburn, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 1:40 a.m. Sunday, in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and speeding. He is due in court on May 2.
Auto vandalized A resident of the 12100 block of South 72nd Court, Palos Heights, reported on Sunday that a tire on a
vehicle parked outside their home had been punctured sometime during the previous night
Charged with driving while license revoked Mario C. Brantley, 32, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a revoked license at 10:56 p.m. last Thursday, in the 6400 block of West 127th Street. Police said he was also cited for having no rear registration light. He is due in court on April 18.
Charged with driving while license suspended Richard J. Heavrin, 30, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:22 p.m. March 21, in the 13300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and only one
a.m. March 10, following a traffic stop at Wild Cherry Lane and LaGrange Road. He is due in court on April 14. Jonathan A, Campanile, 20, of Berwyn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:22 a.m. March 12, in the 12200 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said he was also was cited for driving without insurance and depositing material on roadway, because he threw a cigarette butt out his window, striking a passing police car. He is due in court on April 14. Brian A. Loya, 37, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:20 a.m. March 23, in the 9500 block of West 131st Street. Police said he was also cited for an equipment violation, because the vehicle’s muffler system was altered to create excessively loud noises. He is due in court on April 14.
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Denver Bronco Michael Schofield, who played in Super Bowl 50, is shown with his mother, Kathy; Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison and father, Orland Fire Chief Mike Schofield. The Orland Park native was honored by the Cook County Board last week.
Local hero: Cook County honors Super Bowl Bronco from Orland Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison and the Cook County Board of Commissioners honored Orland Park native Michael Schofield of the Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos at last Wednesday’s county board meeting. Commissioner Morrison sponsored a resolution honoring Schofield’s Super Bowl achievement. A native of Orland Park, Schofield began playing football in the sixth grade where he played for the Orland Park Pioneers. He continued on at Carl Sandburg High School where as a sophomore, he became a lineman and as a senior he was a special mention 2008 Chicago Tribune All-State selection. Michael was recruited by and committed to play at the University of Michigan where he played all 52 possible games. He earned 2013 All-Big Ten Con-
ference Honorable Mention. His superb career at the University of Michigan, led to being drafted on Day 2 of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos as the 95th overall selection in the third round. In his second year as a professional NFL player, Michael became the starting right tackle for the Denver Broncos and admittedly had a lot to learn but saved his best performances for the postseason where he once again excelled in his position. On Feb. 7, the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50 by defeating the Carolina Panthers 24 – 10. Michael had his own cheering section at the Super Bowl which included his father Chief Mike Schofield of the Orland Fire Protection District; Mom, Kathy; siblings, Nicole, Stephanie, Kathleen, Jacqueline and Andrew; as well as his girlfriend, Kendall Coyne, a member of the U. S. Women’s
Hockey Team in the 2014 Olympics. Knowing the importance of maintaining a healthy body and also knowing the dangers of abusing one’s body, Michael has made it a priority since his college days and now as a professional athlete to speak against drug abuse and making young people aware of those dangers. “I’m very proud to honor Michael Schofield of Orland Park. His commitment to athletic excellence as well as his commitment to proper physical excellence is a great example for today’s youth. Because of his incredible work ethic and devotion to excelling at his craft he’s now a Super Bowl Champion,” stated Commissioner Morrison. — Office of Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison
POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Orland men charged with DUI and speeding
Orland Park police charged Brian M. Fox, 54, of Orland Park, with DUI and speeding after they curbed his car in the 14300 block of South La Grange Road at 3:23 a.m. March 15. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 57 mph, 22 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Fox is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 21. Frederick W. Meyers, 62, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and no proof of insurance after police curbed his car near 167th Street and Wolf Road at 9:19 p.m. March 12. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 75 mph, 30 mph over the posted limit, acDriver charged with cording to the police report. The aggravated speeding car was towed and seized, and Hassan D. Arouri, 24, of Brid- Meyers is set to appear in court geview, was charged with aggra- in Bridgeview on April 27. vated speeding following a traffic stop at 10:08 a.m. March 21, at Charged with DUI 126th Street and Southwest HighHickory Hills resident Jessica way. Police said he was cited for driving 73 mph in a 40 mph zone. Rose Mozwecz, 24, was charged He is due in court on April 14. with DUI, improper lane usage and following another vehicle too closely after police curbed her car in the 13200 block of South La Grange Road at 2:20 a.m. March 14. The vehicle was towed and headlight. He is due in court on impounded, and Mozwecz was given a court date of April 27 in May 2. Mohammad K. Yassin, 35, of Bridgeview. Oak Forest resident Christopher Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license L. Bilek, 36, was charged with following a traffic stop at 1:46 a.m. DUI after police responding to March 22, in the 12800 block of a 911 call found him behind the South Harlem Avenue. Police said wheel of an SUV parked at the he was also cited for speeding. He McDonald’s at 11111 W. 179th St. at 10:01 p.m. March 11. Pois due in court on May 2. Dennis R. Kaehr Jr., 43, of the lice said that Bilek was asleep 9700 block of Southwest High- and the vehicle’s engine was still way, Oak Lawn, was charged with running. The SUV was towed and driving on a suspended license at impounded, and Bilek is expected 10:52 p.m. March 23, in the 12100 to appear in court in Bridgeview block of South Ridgeland Avenue. on April 27. Police said he was also cited for having only one headlight. He is Pair allegedly steal due in court on April 8. pallets and jack Michael A. Hernandez, 51, of Police charged Chicago resiWorth, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 11:48 dents Angel Davila, 38, and Omar a.m. Friday, in the 11900 block M. Cardoso, 27, with aggravated of South Harlem Avenue. Police theft after they allegedly stole a said he was also cited for driving pallet jack and 10 pallets from without insurance. He is due in the rear of a grocery store in the 14900 block of South La Grange court on May 16.
Road at 11:35 a.m. March 13. Store employees told police that they spotted Davila and Cardoso using their pallet jack to load their pallets onto a box truck. When confronted, the two men allegedly sped away and were apprehended by police a short time later in the 15200 block of South 82nd Avenue. The truck was towed and impounded, and Davila and Cardoso were due at a bond hearing on March 14.
Charged with retail theft Chicago Ridge resident Marsha J. Cleary, 64, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole a quilted jacket and a package of Easter gummy candy from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 1:30 p.m. March 18. She was given a court date of April 19 in Bridgeview.
Charged with obstructing justice Police charged Orland Park resident Krystal A. Leonard, 23, with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information and obstructing justice after she allegedly refused to cooperate with police at her home. Police came to the residence shortly after 10:30 p.m. March 10
after witnesses identified her car as striking another vehicle parked at the Irish Patriot, 9875 W. 143rd St., a short time earlier, according to the police report. She turned herself in at police headquarters at about 3 p.m. the following day, police added. Leonard is due in court in Bridgeview on April 27.
Shopper says wallet and cell phone stolen A 41-year-old Matteson woman told police that someone stole her wallet and cell phone while she shopped in the JC Penney store in Orland Square Mall at 4 p.m. March 19. She claimed she put them down near a clothing display and then later discovered they were missing. The wallet contained $200 cash, credit cards and other items, she said.
Advertising flag stolen A large advertising flag was stolen from in front of a barbershop in the 14400 block of South John Humphrey Drive, sometime between 10 p.m. March 18 and 8 a.m. the following day. The red, white and blue pennant was valued at $100, an employee told police, and was emblazoned with the words “Barber Shop” in black letters.
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HEALTH BEAT Free memory-care support at Smith sites
Orland Twp. monthly immunization clinic
Two of the area’s leading life-plan communities (formerly known as continuing care retirement communities) invite caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to attend special programs in April. At 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, the focus will be caregiver relief, according to Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan. She has invited yoga instructor Daniela DiBennardi to stop in and teach the group some breathing techniques and light stretches to relieve tension. Then, she’ll open the floor for a brief Q&A session. Smith Village is at 2320 W. 113th Place, in the Beverly/Morgan Park area of Chicago. To reserve your place, call 773-474-7300 or send an email to familyandfriends@smithvillage.org. Beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 7, at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street), a representative from Great Lakes Caring home health and hospice will be there to discuss adult day care options and home health caregivers. The life enrichment director and social services director will host the meeting, which includes a Q&A session. To reserve your place, call 326-2300 or email to familyandfriends@ smithcrossing.org. Light refreshments will be served before both meetings end at 7:30 p.m.
Orland Township is hosting its monthly immunization clinic on Tuesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 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 additional clinic dates and adult immunization prices, visit www.orlandtwp.org.
NAMI family class NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago will hold a family to family class starting Monday, April 11. The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, ending May 16, 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sertoma Center, 4331 W. Lincoln Highway in Matteson. To register, call Len at 310-2038.
Free hearing screenings for Worth Twp. veterans For U.S. veterans and their families, Worth Township offers a free hearing screening on Friday, April 22, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip. A doctor of audiology from HearUSA will be at the township to perform the free screening. Call Worth Township to schedule your appointment at 371-2900, ext. 15.
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DAR remembers WASPs: women pilots of World War II By Gale Shafer,
NSDAR, Swallow Cliff How many hours of flying time did potential World War II pilots have to have before entering pilot training? The answer: none. How many hours did women interested in joining the WASPs have to have? More than 200 hours. Marking Women’s History Month in March, Swallow Cliff Chapter NSDAR invited Rebecca Tulloch of Prairie Star Productions to give her presentation, “Jackie Cochrane and the WWII Women’s Airforce Service Pilots.” These “Fly Girls” served their country in World War II flying every military aircraft flown by the American Armed Forces, from the PT-17 Stearman to the B-17 Flying Fortress to B-29s. The pilots of the WASPs were the first women as serve as female pilots in the US military. Member Paula Fitzgerald modeled all the authentic gear that a female pilot would wear at that time, which were actually men’s clothing that had to be adapted to a woman’s size. Women pilots can be found as far back as 1911 and Harriet Quimby, with Amelia Earhart the most recognizable name to come out of the 1920’s. Jackie Cochran, known as the “Speed
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Presenter Rebecca Tulloch adjusts a World War II flying cap on Swallow Cliff member Paula Fitzgerald.
Queen” because of all the races she won, began flying in the 1930s as a way to sell her makeup line across the country, and in the 1940’s she became the first woman to ferry bombs across the Atlantic Ocean to England, where women were already involved in ferrying planes into position as needed for wartime. Back in the United States she wrote to Eleanor Roosevelt and convinced General “Hap” Arnold to let her create the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron. With no funding from the government Jackie ended up
designing and paying for the uniforms herself. Until the end of December,1944, these dedicated women flew every type of plane to be delivered from factories to bases all over the country. Sadly, they were never made an official part of the armed forces and had no benefits as veterans of the war effort. In the 1950’s Jackie went on to become the first woman to break the sound barrier. It wasn’t until July 1, 2000, that President Obama recognized the WASPs by awarding them the Congressional Gold Medal.
HOUSES OF WORSHIP Vespers in the Wayside Chapel Vesper Services are held every Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.
Wayside Chapel Vespers are non-denominational worship services of music, meditation, and prayer led by pastoral director, the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and followed by fellowship and refreshments in The Center’s main lodge. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.
Palos Community Hospital earns Blue Distinction for cardiac care
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Remember Mary Kate and the 11 Great Dane puppies from the C-section a few months ago? They’ve grown up a little and have found good homes.
There be crawlers: Ticks pose serious ills for dogs Early this morning, Connie and I decided to explore the new walking and bike path along the Cal-Sag canal in the Palos area. Before we headed out, she said: “There be crawlers. Do the dogs have their tick preventative on them”? They were due to have their monthly application soon, but considering the area where we were going to be walking I decided to apply a fresh dose. We accessed the trail at 86th Avenue and Route 83 and were surprised at how few people were on this great trail on such a beautiful morning. As we were walking along the trail, with Molly spending most of her time in the brush, I began to wonder about the different diseases that a tick could transmit to her. Lyme disease, anaplasmosis and Ehrlichia came to mind. For a mental exercise I tried to remember the different problems that these tick-borne diseases could cause her. By far and away, Lyme disease is the most common one that we diagnose followed by anaplasmosis and Ehrlichiosis. We’ve only seen a couple of cases of Rocky Mountain spotted fever in two dogs, both from Palos Heights. Clinical signs of Lyme disease in dogs include fever, lethargy, intermittent shifting leg lameness, anorexia, vomiting lethargy, weight loss. The most severely affected dogs we see are those that develop injury (life-threatening) to their kidneys from the Lyme organism (Lyme nephropathy). Clinical signs of Anaplasmosis may be vague and include lethargy, inappetence and fever. Lameness may be noted in some dogs, with stiffness, reluctance to move, joint effusion, and painful joints. Less common signs include vomiting, diarrhea and coughing. Three to 11 percent of anaplasma dogs exhibit a bleeding disorder and rarely CNS signs such as seizures, incoordination and circling occur. Clinical signs of Ehrlichiosis include inappetence, weight loss, lethargy, fever, dehydration, limb swelling, ocular discharge, nasal discharge and dyspnea (difficult breathing). Bleeding problems can occur since the organism messes with the dog’s platelets. Blood in the eyes and nosebleeds may be seen. Some dogs develop meningitis, vasculitis and meningeal
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bleeding. Seizures, ataxia, stupor, imbalance, tremors and hyperesthesia have been reported. I believe Ehrlichiosis was brought back to the United States from Vietnam in our military dogs. The pathophysiology of these diseases is fascinating and the signs can present interesting diagnostic challenges but I would prefer to read about them and not see them in Molly. Connie is right, there be crawlers out there. New research shows that pet owners go to the doctor less frequently than their non-pet-owning peers, according to the Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative (PetCo, Pfizer, American Pet Products Association) conducted by researchers at George Mason University. Now we all know that pet owners are healthier and happier people and I don’t think we need to spend a lot of time and money on studies like this. It’s just silly. Perhaps I could conclude that pet owners don’t see their doctors as often as they need because they are spending all their money at their veterinarians.
Good reads I saw a new client the other day and we had a nice visit. She told me that she has been reading this column in the Regional for a number of years. Besides the pet column she says its fun reading the police blotter and seeing which of her neighbors has been arrested recently for DUI. The Regional is a great fun-to-read paper and it’s been an honor to write a column here for so many years. I tip my hat and give a deep bow of appreciation to the Orland Park [and township] officials who worked so hard to help save Palos Health and Fitness Center. As time goes on I’m sure they will be made aware time and again how much their efforts were appreciated.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) has designated Palos Community Hospital as a Blue Distinction® Center+ in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care program, part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities shown to deliver improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from the medical community. To receive a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care designation, a hospital must demonstrate its expertise in delivering safe and effective cardiac care, focusing on cardiac valve surgery, coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) episodes of care. A hospital must also have earned national accreditation at the facility level. In addition to meeting established quality thresholds, these hospitals must also demonstrate better cost-efficiency compared to their peers. Quality is key: only those facilities that first meet nationally established quality measures for Blue Distinction Centers were considered for designation as a Blue Distinction Center+. Palos is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue of Shield of Illinois for meeting the rigorous selection criteria for cardiac care set by the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. “Palos is committed to providing quality cardiac care, and this distinction highlights our dedication to our patients,” said Terrence Moisan, M.D., President and CEO of Palos Community Hospital. Cardiovascular disease is the
leading cause of death in the U.S., claiming more than 610,000 lives– 1 in 4 –each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. By 2030, 40.5 percent of the U.S. population is projected to have some form of cardiovascular disease, and the cost of cardiac care is expected to reach $818 billion - an increase of almost 300 percent from 2010, according to the American Heart Association. The Blue Distinction Specialty Care program seeks to reduce this burden by empowering patients with the knowledge and tools to find both quality and value for their cardiac care. “I want to congratulate Palos Community Hospital for this commitment to quality, and helping members better manage their care through the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program,” says Opella Ernest, M.D., BCBSIL chief medical officer and divisional senior vice president of Network Management.“ This patient centered approach provides attention to patients across the health care spectrum – from helping our members who are the sickest utilize
medical services more efficiently, to finding ways that enable healthy people to stay that way.” Since 2006, the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program has helped patients find quality providers for their specialty care needs in the areas of bariatric surgery, cardiac care, complex and rare cancers, knee and hip replacements, maternity care, spine surgery and transplants, while encouraging healthcare professionals to improve the care they deliver. Research shows that facilities designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients compared with their peers. On average, facilities designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Cardiac Care are 20 percent more cost efficient in an episode of care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center+ designated healthcare facilities. For more information about the program and for a complete listing of the designated facilities, please visit www.bcbsil.com/bluedistinction. — Palos Community Hospital
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COMMUNITY NOTES Housewares super sale at former Palos Heights Dominick’s this weekend only Sertoma Centre will benefit from a huge housewares sale this Saturday and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the former Dominick’s store, 6401 W. 127th St., in Palos Heights. The new merchandise is fresh from the 2016 International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place, discounted 50 to 90 percent. Forms of payment accepted are cash and credit card only, and all sales. The big sale was held a few years ago in the former Ben Franklin variety store on Harlem Avenue, Regional readers may recall. Items available for sale include Rachel Ray and Oster cookware, dishes from Paula Deen, candles, crystal, silver serving pieces, glassware, brooms and cleaning supplies, Stonewall kitchen products, bathroom essentials, small appliances from West Bend and much more. Cash and credit card only accepted. Volunteers are needed. To volunteer at the Super Sale, contact Laura Gardner at lgardner@sertomacentre.org or call 730-6211. All proceeds from the sale benefit people with developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness served by Sertoma Centre. For more information, visit www.sertomacentre.org or call 371-9700.
Dist. 230 Foundation Final Event party, raffle The District 230 Foundation will hold its second annual D230 Foundation Final Event this Saturday, April 2. The fun includes the NCAA semifinal basketball games on three big screens, unlimited food and drink, attractions and. Tickets cost $35 per person in advance. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. at Orland Park’s Elements Banquet at Homewood Suites, at 16245 S. La Grange Road, and close after the second game. A super raffle will be the highlight of the halftime during the second game. Only 1,500 Super Raffle tickets will be sold making the odds of winning one in 33. The top prize is $7,500 and $17,500 in cash prizes will be awarded. Raffle tickets are $25 each. Event and raffle tickets are available at www. d230foundation.org, at the District 230 Administration Center (15100 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Park) or from any committee member.
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 short educational orientation for Garden Guide volunteers will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. this Sunday, April 3, at the farm garden. 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. Interested volunteers unable to attend the April 3 orientation, may call Lois Lauer at 708 361-3650 or email loislauer@sbcglobal.net. For more information about the garden, visit Lauer’s garden blog at www.childrensfarmgarden.blogspot.com.
League of Women Voters Cal Sag Trail program The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area will explore the Cal Sag Trail at a program at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Learn all about the 26-mile long, multi-use path that follows the waterway. Open to the public.
Lake Katherine Fishing Day opens whole shoreline Fishing enthusiasts can cast away along Lake Katherine’s entire shoreline during the annual spring catch-and-release fundraiser on Saturday, April 9, at the nature center in Palos Heights. It will take place between 7 a.m. and noon. Anglers can fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. A donation of $100 per competitor includes lunch at noon. Last year, the fundraiser raised $2,000 for restoration, education and animal care as participants battled it out to reel in the largest whopper. Registration forms for the 2016 event can be found in the nature center and on Lake Katherine’s website lakekatherine.org.
SIMPLE GIFTS Neat Repeats Resale accepting donations Are you spring cleaning, decluttering your closets or just need to make your life lighter? Donate your gently used spring and summer clothes to Neat Repeats. It accepts women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, housewares,
jewelry, toys, books etc. seven days a week for your convenience. Neat repeats takes pride in its stores and volunteers. Stop by for a visit and see why The stores are in Worth 7026 W 111th St ph. 361-6860; and Orland Park 9028 W 159th St. ph. 364-7605. New merchandise arrives every day.
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.
CLUB ACTIVITIES Southwest Suburban WOW The Southwest Suburban widow or widowers social club will meet at 7 p.m. this Friday and later on Fridays, May 6 and June 3, at Zion Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., in Tinley Park. The group meets monthly; beverages and
snacks are served. Entertainment is offered on most months. The club offers support to widowed people of all faiths and ages. Activities include restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater, monthly games, discussion and interaction meetings. For more information, call Danell Chmura at (630) 728-9368.
SENIOR NOTES Mystery Mansion outing Orland Township offers a suspense filled afternoon with a luncheon-mystery at the Jacob Henry Mansion on June 2. After arriving, those attending will meet at the town meeting in the Mansion where guests unknowingly become entangled in an intriguing web of drama and anticipation, as they become victims, the suspects or even the “person of interest.” This real-time, lighthearted personalized package of excitement propels everyone into an actual life game of “Clue.” The show theme revolves around the 1920s era and dress from that period is encouraged. Costumes add to the festivities but are not necessary. Solving “Who did it?” is necessary in this theatrical matinee of fun and mayhem. Supplied photo
Ed McElroy interviews Ed McElroy, host of “The Ed McElroy Show,” (center) recently interviewed James McClelland, CEO of MACK Companies (left) and Dwight Welch, former mayor of Country Club Hills. The show will air at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 and again on Tuesday, April 12, on Comcast Channel 19 in the suburbs. McElroy is past National Commander of Catholic War Veterans, U.S.A.
Members of the Foresters Camera Club gather twice a month to share their knowledge and their passion for the art of photography and to learn from others. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is now exhibiting the work of this dedicated group of local photographers whose work ranges from scenes far and near, to floral and animal studies. The exhibit runs through Monday, April 18, and the public is invited to meet the artists at a reception Friday, April 8, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park. For more information, call 6710648 or visit www.mccordgallery. org.
“Going Home” by Palos Park resident Jack Martin.
SCHOOL NOTES Shepard arts, crafts and vendors sale Shepard High School’s spring arts, crafts and vendors fair will be held Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the gym and cafeteria at the school, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. More than 100 crafters. The event is sponsored by Band Boosters. Concessions all day, and free parking. Admission is $2 per person
Final Four Extravaganza at St. Laurence High The 16th annual Final Four Extravaganza will be held this Saturday, starting at 4 p.m., at St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank. This year’s event features a big Super Raffle with many cash prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize to one winner. Tickets are $60 each, and include free food and drinks throughout the event. The “Evening of Baskets and Bucks” offers Las Vegas-style gaming amidst the excitement of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The event features a large craft-beer tasting area. Supporters of the school are invited to attend and renew acquaintances with friends, faculty and alumni. Proceeds will directly benefit the
PLOWS seminar on elder care issues PLOWS Council on Aging will present program for older adults and their caregivers on elder-care legal issues and financial benefits on Saturday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Alsip-Merrionette
Park Public Library, 11960 S. Pulaski Road, in Alsip. Featured speakers are Janna Dutton, a principal at the firm of Dutton & Casey, P.C., specializing in elder law and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, assistant director of the PLOWS Council on Aging. This seminar will address estate planning, wills and trusts, advanced directives, and Medicaid issues. In addition, you will learn about property tax benefits, Medicare Parts B and D subsidies, and other financial assistance available to seniors. Evergreen Senior Living of Orland Park will host a continental breakfast for the event. Call PLOWS Council on Aging at 361-0219 to register. Seating is limited, so make your reservation early.
students at St. Laurence. To purchase tickets, or for more information, call 458-6900, ext. 237, or visit stlaurence.com click on the Alumni page.
St. Laurence alumni memorial Mass St. Laurence High School and the Office of Alumni Relations will host its annual solemn mass of remembrance, honoring deceased alumni of the school, on Saturday, April 16, at 4:30 p.m. in the school’s library. The Rev. Norm Trela, from St. Symphorosa Parish, and the school’s chaplain, will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the outdoor memorial, weather permitting. Following the liturgy, snacks and refreshments will be served. Family, friends, and relatives of deceased alumni of St. Laurence are welcome to attend this liturgy. For reservations, call Ed Kozak in the Office of Alumni Relations at 458-6900. For more, call extension 244 at the school.
Trinity Christian College names VP, enrollment Trinity Christian College welcomes Rick Riddering to the role
of vice president for enrollment. He previously served as assistant professor and director of the Adult Studies Business program at the college since 2011. In the position assumed on March 15, Riddering oversees admissions and Riddering financial aid and works closely with other campus offices. He will sit on the President’s Council, along with other vice presidents at Trinity. Before joining Trinity, Riddering held posts in higher education at Purdue University Calumet in the areas of student life, orientation, recruiting, and career services. He also has served as the vice president of marketing and professional development at South Holland Trust & Savings Bank. Riddering began his career working in the areas of public relations, marketing, management, training, and team development for companies and organizations of various sizes, including Major League Baseball’s Chicago White Sox. He holds an MEd. from the University of Illinois and a BA in communication/public relations from Purdue University Calumet.
RECREATION ROUNDUP Registration opens at 8 a.m. Fishing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. A fishing license is exempt for this event. Prizes will be awarded to the largest fish caught within different age groups. This is a catch and release event. Fishing poles will be available. Prior to the derby, Learn the Basics of Fishing workshops will be held Wednesday, April 6 or
April 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Learn about rods and reels, how to rig a fishing pole, casting techniques, different baits used, how to take a fish off a hook. Workshop fee is $10 and will take place at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Register in advance; space is limited. For more, visit www.palospark.org or call 671-3760.
• Vincent van Gogh in Arles – Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. Art historian Jeff Mishur will discuss the artist and his work in the Vincent van Gogh in Arles exhibit running at The Art Institute of
Chicago from February through May 2016. • The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4
p.m. Contact the Library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the Library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.
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Spring fishing derby with Palos Park Rec. Transportation is provided to the event by deluxe motor coach departing at 10 a.m. on June 2 from the parking lot at 151st and 94th Avenue between Bank Financial and Robert Morris College by the Mall in Orland Park with return at 4 p.m. to the same location. Tickets ($95 residents, $100 non-residents) are on sale and can be purchased through the Orland Township office. For more information, contact Marie Collins Ryan at 403-4222.
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Afternoon tea at McCord Gallery McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will host its annual afternoon tea on Sunday, April 17, with entertainment by book reviewer and performer Jenny Riddle. Riddle will perform as Vivian Maier, a North Shore nanny and, more importantly, a Chicago street photographer whose remarkable gift for photography has, posthumously, taken the world by storm. Based on the extraordinary book, Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, Jenny, in character, will reveal the fascinating details of this story of “buried treasure” and one woman’s private passion and genius for photography. There will be seatings at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling McCord at 671-0648. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange), Palos Park. For more information, visit www.mccordgallery.org.
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With support from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and Bass Pro Shops of Bolingbrook, the Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department offers a free Spring Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 16, at Papoose Lake, 123rd Street just west of LaGrange Road.
LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights library upcoming programs
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
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Should you change your investment mix over time? To be successful at investing, some people think they need to “get in on the ground floor” of the next “big thing.” However, instead of waiting for that one “hot” stock that may never come along, consider creating an asset allocation — a mix of investments — that’s appropriate for your needs, goals and risk tolerance. But once you have such a mix, should you keep it intact forever, or will you need to make some changes? And if so, when? To begin with, why is asset allocation important? Different types of investments — growth stocks, income-producing stocks, international stocks, bonds, government securities, real estate investment trusts, and so on — have unique characteristics, so they rarely rise or fall at the same time. Thus, owning a mix of investments can help reduce the forces of market volatility. (Keep in mind, though, that allocation does not ensure a profit or protect against loss.) Your particular mix will depend on your investment time horizon, comfort with risk, and financial goals. When you are young, and starting out in your career, you may want your asset allocation to be more heavily weighted toward stocks and stockbased investments. Stock investments historically have provided the greatest returns over the long term — although, as you’ve probably heard, past performance can’t guarantee future results — and you will need this growth potential to help achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. Stocks also carry a greater degree of investment risk, including the risk of losing principal, but when you have many years to invest, you have time to potentially overcome the inevitable short-term declines. Once you reach the middle-to-later stages of your career, you may have achieved some of your goals that required wealth accumulation, such as sending your children to college. However, what is likely your biggest long-term goal — retirement — still awaits you, so you may not want to scale back too much on your stocks and other growth-oriented
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Edward Jones Investments investments. Nonetheless, including an allocation to bonds can help to reduce some of the volatility of the stock portion of your portfolio. Now, fast forward to just a few years before you retire. At this point, you may want to lower your overall risk level, because, with retirement looming, you don’t have much time to bounce back from downturns — and you don’t want to start withdrawing from your retirement accounts when your portfolio is already going down. So, now may be the time to add bonds and other fixed-income investments. Again, though, you still need some growth opportunities from your investments — after all, you could be retired for two, or even three decades. Finally, you’re retired. At this point, you should adjust your asset allocation to include enough income-producing investments — bonds, certificates of deposit, perhaps dividend-paying stocks — to help you enjoy the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. Yet, you can’t forget that the cost of living will likely rise throughout your retirement. In fact, at a modest 3% inflation rate, the price of goods will more than double after 25 years. So even during retirement, you need your portfolio to provide some growth potential to help you avoid losing purchasing power. By being aware of your asset allocation, and by making timely adjustments as necessary, you can provide yourself with the opportunities for growth and income that you will need throughout your life. 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.
BUSINESS NOTES Super Bowl Bronco Michael Schofield at Orland SportsClips Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos offensive lineman Michael Schofield, an Orland Park native, will make an appearance from 1 to 3 p.m. this Saturday at the Orland Park SportsClips,
13133 S. LaGrange Road. Fans are encouraged to bring their cameras and sports memorabilia to this event. “We can’t wait to welcome Mike to our store,” said SportsClips franchise owner Susan Dust. “He’s a former Orland resident, a Sandburg High School alum and now, a Super Bowl winner—we are proud of
everything he’s accomplished.” Dust is prepared to offer Mike the MVP treatment, the SportsClips signature package which includes a precision haircut, hot towel face wrap, massaging shampoo and relaxing neck and shoulder massage. “Mike deserves a SportsClips MVP—he’s our MVP,” Dust said.
COMINGS & GOINGS
Miller’s Ale House now hiring Florida-based Miller’s Ale House is now hiring for its new location at Chicago Ridge Mall. The chain is looking for cooks, bartenders, servers and hosts for the new store at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue in Chicago Ridge. The Chicago Ridge location would be the chain’s third in Illinois and the first in the south suburbs. It is being built on the site of a former Tilted Kilt, which closed without any warning in October. The Chicago Ridge location has a tentative opening date of April 25. Its hours are expected to be 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily. For more information, visit www.millersalehouse.com/careers.
Dollar Tree to rebrand Deals stores Virginia-based Dollar Tree is in the process of rebranding 222 Deals stores it acquired in 2006 including several locations in the south suburbs. All but five of the Deals stores will be converted to Dollar Tree locations by April or May, the company said in a news release. Those remaining stores will be transformed into Family Dollar locations. Dollar Tree bought the Family Dollar chain last summer. All Deals stores in the south suburbs will be converted into Dollar Tree locations, the company said. Those stores include Deals locations at 16101 S. Farrell Road in Lockport, 4840 Lincoln Highway in Matteson, 4981 Cal-Sag Road in Crestwood, 10550 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn, 3401 W. 95th St. in Evergreen Park and 1949 Sibley Blvd. in Calumet City. Additional Deals stores in line for conversion are in Berwyn, Joliet, Chicago and Whiting, Ind. One reason for the rebranding was because everything for sale at Dollar Tree is $1 or less while Deals sells some merchandise for more than $1. The chain is based in Chesapeake, Va., and operates more than 13,864 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces under the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar
BOB BONG Tree Canada and Deals brands.
Floor & Decor opens in Countryside Floor & Decor, a specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, opened the doors to its new Countryside location at 1 Countryside Plaza on St. Patrick’s Day. The store is the Atlanta-based company’s fifth in Illinois and the first in the southwest suburbs. The other four stores are in Aurora, Lombard, Arlington Heights and Skokie. The 82,600-square-foot store and design center has a team of about 40 employees led by Floor & Decor veteran Jake Jimenez, the new store’s Chief Executive Merchant. “Floor & Decor is thrilled to open our doors in Countryside,” said Jimenez. “With the launch of our fifth store in the state, we are committed to providing Countryside and the Cook County area with an extensive array of flooring products at unbeatable prices, and we look forward to forming relationships with this great community, one shopper at a time.” Established in 2000, Floor & Decor offers homeowners and professional contractors access to superstore selection at warehouse prices with showroom quality. Floor & Decor offers free design services, as well as a dedicated pro sales team, and carries over 1 million square feet of in-stock flooring. “Making commitments to local professionals is one of the hallmarks of the way we do business at Floor & Decor,” said Jimenez. There are DIY classes every Saturday. Store hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (708) 937-1325.
Michaels opens in new shopping center A new Michaels arts and crafts store opened earlier this month in the Pulaski Promenade shopping center at 42nd Street and Pulaski Avenue in Chicago. The mall was part of a $34 million development on a former corrugated cardboard and box factory site that had been unused in more than a decade.
Furniture store moves Quality Home Furnishings has moved to 6850 W. Archer Ave. in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community. That’s one block east of its former location. Hours and the phone number are unchanged.
Sprint grand opening in Orland Sprint held a grand opening last week for one of its newest stores at 15110 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park.
NuMark opens in New Lenox NuMark Credit Union opened its New Lenox branch March 1 at 951 Lincoln Highway. The New Lenox office offers five teller windows, four drive-up lanes, a 24-hour drive-up ATM, safe deposit boxes, and all of NuMark Credit Union’s products and services. Lisa Kline will be branch manager of the new New Lenox location. A grand opening event is scheduled for April 30. The New Lenox branch will have lobby hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Drive-up hours will be 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. The phone number is (815) 729-3211. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
Nothing Bundt Cake was a popular vendor at a previous Women’s Networking Luncheon (OWN).
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Vendors sought for Orland Chamber’s OWN Women’s Networking Luncheon Business can place their product or service where it will be seen by a captive audience—hundreds of women who mean business. The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is offering businesses vendor and sponsorship opportunities at the Women’s Networking Luncheon (OWN) on Tuesday, April 26, 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. “The OWN Luncheon is the perfect opportunity for our mem-
bers to connect with professional women in a fun and engaging atmosphere,” says Executive Director Keloryn Putnam. “More than 200 women are expected to attend this event.” Businesses can choose from different levels of participation---as a vendor or as an event or goodie bag sponsor—to promote their services, provide information and/or sell their products. Sponsors and vendors must be members of the Chamber.
The event will also feature guest speaker Andrea Darlas, award-winning radio and television news anchor/reporter at WGN, who will present “New Media in the New Millennium.” Visit www.orlandparkchamber. org for online vendor and sponsorship registration or to download a printable form. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 349-2972. — Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce
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 Mcgovern Sandra L to Dvorak David, 17548 Jennifer Dr, $345,000; Stratton Dale W Tr to Salin Thomas, 15336 Wexford Ln, $255,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Hedges Nicholas J, 16430 89th Ave, $175,000; Curran Verlon L to Carradero Krystle, 9110 Carlisle Ln, $130,000; Benda Steven E to Driscoll Anthony F, 8540 145th St, $390,000; Riley Donald A Tr to Conway Colleen M, 14001 Thomas Dr, $297,000; Yousaf Muhammad Sohail to Razzak Mohammad Imran Kasid, 7315 157th St, Unit #3A, $80,000; Gaspardo Brian to Naser Souzen I, 10554 Buck Dr, $570,000; Jongsma Sophie to Mcpherson Kevin, 15749 Ravinia Ave, Unit #157492S, $135,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Morandi Raymond J, 15640 113th Ct, $20,000; Montalbano Burton T to MN
Grp LLC, 15010 Huntington Ct, $85,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Leise Mark, 9931 145th Pl, $392,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Cox Gary S, 7316 155th St, MANY, $135,000; OP 809 LLC to ERJ Dining IV LLC, 15735 Harlem Ave, $1,400,000; Huang Alice S Tr to Dunmore Thomas, 16912 Songbird Cir, $220,000;
Casserly Nora to Cronborg Grace Marie Tr, 10700 Kentucky Ct, Unit #26, $194,000. Palos Heights Randich Gail T to Hernandez Carlo Francisco, 12549 Massasoit Ave, $267,000; Bartelmey Keith L Tr to Lucy Richard H, 7234 Kiowa Ln, $320,000; Pustz Bernard J Tr to Ryan Daniel E Tr, 31 Elm Ct, $250,000.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of March 28) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo
RATES APR POINTS 4.000 4.045 0 3.250 3.305 0 3.750 3.795 0
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30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed
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United Trust Bank (as of March 28)
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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Mutinous Kubrick computer 4 High-end violin 9 Sextet for Henry VIII 14 British verb suffix 15 “Some glory in __ birth ...”: Shak. 16 Ginsburg associate 17 Sprightly dance 18 Shepherdess’ movie role? 20 Sharp-wittedness 22 Gore, once 23 Jeweler’s movie role? 29 Met previously 30 “I’m listening ...” 31 Delta deposit 32 False flattery 34 Robbins’ ice cream partner 36 ER personnel
40 Years Ago This Week
39 Horse trainer’s movie role?
2 “... based on my abilities”
34 Invite as a member of
41 Org. concerned with the AQI
3 Peanut, for one
35 Verizon competitor
42 Crankcase component
4 Fifth cen. pope called “The Great”
36 Unruly groups
44 Sends out 46 Boyfriend
5 “Come to think of it ...”
47 Bearing
6 Stephen of “Breakfast on Pluto”
48 Meat pkg. letters
7 Succor
52 Weightlifter’s movie role?
8 Hungry for success, say
56 Chamber group often including a piano
9 Track transaction
57 Under control
11 Google Maps directions word
58 What 18-, 23-, 39- and 52-Across exemplify? File photo from April 1, 1976 63 Loafer front 64 Madison Square Garden, e.g.
Bozo’s pal in Orland Sunday: Cookie the Clown of Bozo’s Circus will be on hand Sunday in Orland Park for a circus day sponsored by the Orland Park Lions Club at Sandburg High School. Two shows with ringmaster Ned Lock, 65 Cookbook verb another star of the show, are scheduled. Tickets are $2. 66 Decorative vase
67 H.S. hurdles
37 The Lord, in Lourdes 38 Response to freshness? 40 “You got that right!” 43 Campsite sight 45 Very 47 Peak near Olympus
10 “No thanks” 12 Sea-Tac approx.
49 Lincoln Memorial feature 50 Bloodmobile visitors 51 Zealous
13 Protein-rich bean 19 Org. that funds cultural exhibitions 21 Litter peeps
53 Black-and-white sea predators 54 Narrow inlet 55 __ management
24 Cruise stop
58 Bug on the line
68 Heavy metal cover
25 Italian archaeological attraction
69 Del. clock setting
26 Puma competitor
60 Shooter lead-in
27 Paper holder
61 Sealing goo
Down
28 Italian tourist attraction
62 Periodic table suffix
1 Take by force
33 CFO’s degree
59 Timeline parts: Abbr.
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The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
File photo from March 30, 2006
10 Years Ago This Week State Champs: The Sandburg High School Cheerleaders won the IHSA championship on March 15 at Redbird Arena in Normal. They were the first team from Sandburg to be crowned state champions in IHSA history.
(Answers on page 7)
Photo by Joe Boyle
WHATIZIT? Mother McAuley students prepare for their upcoming trip to Spain, funded in part by the IIE AIFS Foundation Generation Study Abroad Enrichment Grants.
Teacher recognized for globalizing classroom Nina Lesch, a World Language Department faculty member at Mother McAuley High School, has received national recognition for successfully integrating global perspectives and exchanges into her classrooms. Lesch, a 1975 graduate of McAuley, was among 50 teachers in 27 states who were awarded a professional development grant by the Institute of International Education and American Institute for Foreign Study Foundation in recognition of her outstanding work. She also joins a network of 1,000 teachers and administrators who have pledged to advocate for study abroad by exposing students to international experiences and
global perspectives in preparing for their college careers. “So many of my former students have had wonderful experiences studying abroad. Their e-mail messages to me are filled with excitement and a newfound appreciation of cultural differences,” said Lesch. “I will continue to share the numerous benefits of studying abroad with my junior and senior students hoping to increase their level of interest, and finally celebrate with them their new found appreciation of cultural differences.” The IIE AIFS Foundation Generation Study Abroad Enrichment Grant will provide financial assistance to McAuley students who are travelling to Spain over their
spring break through April 2. This opportunity to study abroad is offered to any student in a Spanish class, and the financial break helps make the trip affordable to anyone interested in experience Spanish culture. This trip includes cooking classes, visits to famous museums and landmarks, and bicycle tours of the countryside. Recipients of the IIE AIFS Foundation Generation Study Abroad Enrichment Grants are part of a network of 1,000 teachers and administrators who have taken the Generation Study Abroad pledge to build a pipeline of students who will enter college with plans to embark upon an international experience such as studying, interning or volunteering abroad.
“Traveling to a foreign country allows (us) to become more active global citizens,” stated students Emma Clark, a senior, and junior Emily Gildea. “We are ready for this challenge.” Delila Arreola, Jessica Bugayong, of Evergreen Park; Emma Clark, Alex Devlin, of Oak Lawn; Gabbie Galvan, Emily Gildea, Palos Park; Victoria Green, Annabelle Hladik, Morgan King, Palos Heights; Araceli Lara, Madeline Moody, Annie Murnane, Yaitzel Noriega and Oak Lawn resident Cate Scott will join Lesch and chaperone and World Language Department faculty member Laura Zeilner, of Orland Park, on the trip.
Our readers are apparently familiar with our local libraries. This week’s correct Whatizit photo is the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. However, if our readers even said it was a library, we accepted those answers. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum correctly stated it is the Evergreen Park Library. Janice Mastro, of Hickory Hills, also said it was another library that has a similar look. Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley also knew it was the Evergreen Park Library. Evergreen Park resident Jan Merchantz also knew it was a library. This week’s Whatizit photo should be a familiar sight with some history as well. The clue is Blocks and history. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon on Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.
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Richie Phipps (from left), Aidan Cummings, Sam Rodriguez, Max Farley, and T.J. Cosler pose with their trophy after the competition. They are shown with an engineer from Case who helped at the event.
Jerling takes home electric car top prize
Bull session
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Bulls forward Taj Gibson, all 6-foot-9 of him, poses with Christian Flowers, 6, of Chicago, at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn on March 22. Benny the Bull was also on hand to provide entertainment to some of the sick kids. For more details and photos, see Sports.
A team of five 8th grade students from Jerling Junior High School took first place in an electric car competition sponsored by Argonne National Lab. Judy Stellato, science teacher at Jerling, had all of her 8th grade students work in teams to design and build cars that would run on small ion-lithium batteries. They were given a motor, and the rest was up to them. Criteria included that the car needed to be made from recyclable materials and it had to be able to carry a 737-gram container of
Students earn 2nd at Science Bowl
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Incarnation Catholic School in Palos Heights earned 2nd place recently at a Science Bowl hosted by Mother McAuley High School. Students answered fast-paced questions in a game show format on a range of science topics including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics and math. Shown are B. Gilhooly (back row from left), J. Nemeh, L. Hassett, J. Kelly, front row: K. Rohe, O. Wasag, O. Sears and N. Cunnea.
salt. Stellato said, “The students learned about gear ratio, energy storage in the batteries and the process of engineering.” The winning team went on to
compete in the electric car competition at Case New Holland in Burr Ridge. Sixteen schools from around the Chicago area competed. The Jerling team won every
heat race, eventually beating the second place car in the final round around a 20-meter track by nearly two seconds. — Orland School District 135
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Union comes to town The Fire hopes a week off ill get the team healthier when it hosts Philadelphia on Saturday. Page 2
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The best ever?
Vorva speculates on SXU athlete’s chances of being the best pitcher in NAIA history. Page 3 Southwest • Section 2, Page 1 Southwest • Section 2, Page 1
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Boys Basketball Co-Players of the Year • Girls Basketball Player of the Year • Wrestling Player of the Year
Honoring four-midable athletes
Photos by Jeff Vorva
From left: Richards’ Jaylan Catledge improved in several areas from his sophomore to junior seasons, Malik Parker became a welcome addition to Chicago Christian after transferring from Marist, Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko was able to lead her team to a big season after offseason surgery and Sandburg’s Rudy Yates closed out a historic career.
JAYLAN CATLEDGE MALIK PARKER
KARA SHIMKO
RUDY YATES
By Anthony Nasella
By Anthony Nasella
By Anthony Nasella
By Jeff Vorva
As far as impact players go for boys basketball teams in the area, some view Richards junior forward Jaylan Catledge as a can’t-miss talent. And to hear Bulldogs’ head coach Jevon Mamon tell it, as Catledge goes, the team goes. That was evident for the second-year varsity player, who averaged 20.7 points and 8.1 rebounds per contest this season, while improving his shooting percentages from a year ago in leading Richards to success. It’s those accomplishments and his general impact that led to Catledge being named the Repor ter/ Regional co-Boys Basketball Player of the Year. He was the first sophomore to win Player of the Year last year and his numbers have gotten bigger this season. “The guys all rally behind Jaylan,” Mamon said. “He has the ability to change games. He’s done a tremendous job and is an exceptional player who continues to open eyes. “In the last off season, we gave him a goal to improve his shooting, and he shot 35 percent from 3-point land and 50 percent in conference. That was something that he worked on over the course of the summer, and it paid off this season.” In addition to leading the Bulldogs in scoring and rebounding while improving his shooting from behind the arc, Catledge displayed versatility and value to his teammates by adding 1.7 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.5 blocks per contest to help his team win the South Suburban Red Conference. He was named the conference’s MVP. “He probably had about five double-doubles,” Mamon said. “He’s just so tough to guard. He can score multiple ways off the dribble – on the glass while also making his opponents also respect his jump shot.” Catledge said he was aware of the challenge to step up and be an impact player, and he expressed some satisfaction with his play this season. But he also knows he has his work cut out for a big senior campaign. “I knew I had to step up my game and carry our team from time to time, and I also knew I had to make better decisions,” Catledge said. “I think I could have played a little bit better. I still need to work at my jump shots off the dribble.’’ Catledge will get plenty of chance to sharpen that part of his game when he plays for the Example Sports AAU team in Bourbonnais for a
When Chicago Christian boys basketball coach Kevin Pittman handed the point guard responsibilities to Marist transfer Malik Parker at the beginning of the season, he was hopeful that the newcomer could blend in and lead the team to success. Parker was able to accomplish that as he was a key in helping the Knights become the only area team in the past three years to win a regional title when they beat the hosts to claim the Class 2A Illiana Christian Regional. Under his watch, the team also won the Metro Suburban Conference East title and won 22 games on the season. The junior was named the Reporter/ Regional co-Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The first hurdle was to win over his teammates. Sometimes new players are not welcomed with open arms by veteran members of the team. But Parker’s experience on Marist’s varsity last year and commitment to the game enabled him to lead a team that featured established three-year varsity players such as Anajuwon Spencer, Daylon Washington and Trevor Wolterink. “For Malik to lead the way he was able to with the strong senior leadership we had, and to gain their trust, speaks volumes,” Pittman said. “He’s already talking about what he’s planning to do over the summer: a full AAU schedule and team camps. That work will make him an even better player next year “As the year progressed, he started to also relax in the offense that we ran. He found people in spots we wanted him to find them in. He’s a well-rounded player. To do all that as junior is saying something about the talent level that this kid possesses.” For the season, Parker averaged a teamhigh 13.5 points per game, 2.5 assists, two rebounds, and two steals per game. He canned 45 three-pointer baskets on 108 attempts for a solid percentage of 41.7 percent. He scored 24 points in the team’s 6865 sectional semifinal loss to Reed-Custer. He was also named his conference’s Player of the Year. Proudly called a gym rat by Pittman,
In the spring and summer, basketball was not Kara Shimko’s top priority. Beating a cancer scare was. The junior-to-be at Queen of Peace received the frightening news that she needed a phyllodes tumor that measured at 4.5 centimeters removed from her left breast. She had the surgery performed in June and was relieved that it benign. When the procedure was over, the first thing she asked was “When can I play basketball again?” She was back on the court soon enough and ready to help Queen of Peace finish 19-12 and to win a Class 3A regional title. She raised her scoring average from 13 as a sophomore to a teamhigh 17 points per game, led the team in 3-point baskets (66) and freethrow shooting (91 percent) and has been named the Reporter/Regional Girls Basketball Player of the Year. Since the award was given out in 1994, she is the first Queen of Peace athlete to win it. For Shimko, this was a season that was more than about basketball. When word of her story came out in December, it was shared by a ton of websites from lookfordiagnosis.com to glocalheadlines.uk. Her father, Queen of Peace coach George Shimko, said he is just as proud of her off the court as he is on the court. “I received a text regarding Kara that said as much as Kara is as a great player, what is great about her is how much of leader she is to her teammates,” the coach said. “That is such nice recognition to have because we tell the players all the time that if you want to be recognized as a good player you have to genuinely want you teammates to do well. “And that’s Kara — every day at practice and in school. The way she carries herself is all about wanting everybody else to do well. That’s her mantra and how she approaches life. That’s the thing I’m the most proud about Kara. Work hard on individual skills and team skills, but her concern about teammates speaks a lot about the kind of individual she is.” Kara said her approach to hers and team’s success was basic. “We just wanted to go out and have fun this season, and that’s exactly what we did, she said. “We as a team were able to turn things around from when we lost all those games two seasons ago to be able to win while still having fun. “It was great seeing my teammates, especially,
There was a time when the scouting report on Rudy Yates said that he wasn’t a very good wrestler. He was seven at the time. “A coach told me I should give up wrestling,” Yates said. “I spent the year wrestling and he said, ‘You have cement feet, you can’t do it.’ My dad said I should try baseball.’’ But the Oak Lawn native wanted to give it one more year. A decade later, he became one of the best wrestlers in the country. After spending two years at Brother Rice and transferring to Sandburg for his final two seasons after his family moved to Orland Park, Yates finished 1673 and won three Illinois High School Association championships in three different weight classes. He posted two undefeated seasons in a row for the Eagles, and this season he won the 132-pound weight class in February. He is named the first Reporter/Regional Wrestling Player of the Year. After the smoke cleared from a successful season, Yates was ranked fourth in the nation by the InterMat website. He’s come a long way from the cement-shoe days. “I’m proud of all the steps I’ve taken and all of the records that I have set,” Yates said. “I want my name to be remembered forever and I think I did an OK job at that.” Along the way this season, he set the record for most technical falls by a Class 3A wrestler — 31 — and set the state record for career technical falls with 67. He beat former Stagg star Kevin Moylan (27 technical falls in 2011-12) for the 3A mark for the year, and that was a goal for Yates at the beginning of the season. “He’s a good friend of mine and that was a friendly competition,” Yates said. This year’s state title wasn’t easy. Yates bumped up a weight class after winning at 126 last season. Yates’ final state tournament run started smoothly in Champaign with an 18-2 technical fall win over Machesney Park Harlem’s Dylan Elmore in the first round and he downed Plainfield South’s Marc Fleener 19-4 in another technical fall in the quarterfinals. Things got a little tougher in the semifinals as Yates injured his shoulder but was still able to come up with a 9-5 decision over Oak Park’s Gabriel Townsell. With the shoulder still barking in the finals, Yates was able to hang on to a 3-2 victory over Montini’s Dylan Duncan to capture that third title. Duncan finished sixth in the nation, according to InterMat. Yates’ next challenges will come at the Northern Iowa, a team that can use a jolt as the Panthers were 4-10 overall in dual meets and 3-5 in the Mid-American Conference.
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FIRE NOTEBOOK
Fire coach mum on trade rumors involving Johnson By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
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The Fire and Kennedy Igboananike (left) hope they can get up off the ground and score a win against Philadelphia on Saturday.
Hot dog! Maybe cheap franks can help offset cold weather Fire hoping fans will relish some extra incentives at Toyota Park By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
If the soccer doesn’t bring them in, maybe the hot dogs will. The Chicago Fire resume play Saturday against Philadelphia at 4 p.m. Toyota Park in Bridgeview and there will be $2 hot dogs on sale as a promotion. Maybe that will help bring a few more fans to the place. The first two home games have seen vastly different results. The home opener, a wild 4-3 loss to New York City, drew 17,768 on March 6. On a cold March 19 afternoon however, the Fire drew an announced crowd of 12,605 in a 0-0 draw against Columbus and some speculated that the actual attendance was closer to 5,000. Regardless, the official figure of 12,605 is the lowest in Major League Soccer this year, as the league is averaging 22,537 per game. The Fire is in 17th place out of 20 teams with an average of 15,186, and the list includes Toronto, which hasn’t played a home game yet.
PHILADELPHIA UNION AT CHICAGO FIRE WHEN: 4 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 0-1-2 UNION RECORD: 2-1-0 LAST TIME: The teams tied, 3-3, on Aug. 16 in Philadelphia. The Union’s Sebastien Le Toux scored in the 90th minute and Chicago’s Kennedy Igboananike scored seconds later for the tie.
First-year Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said he wasn’t disappointed in the puny crowd against Columbus. “The people who came, supported us very well,” he said. “We also know that once this team starts to perform well and win games we will attract more people to come. We are very grateful to the people who come to the stadium and we can assure everyone we will always give our best. I’ve said this many times before, we are in a process of building a team that they will like and enjoy.’’ On paper, opening the sea-
son with five of the first seven games at home sounds good, but from the fan’ standpoint, having those games played in frosty conditions will likely keep the numbers in the stands down. Paunovic said he is not worried about the weather during the early part of the season because it’s something he can’t control. Meanwhile, the Fire (0-1-2 and ranked last in the recent EPSN FC power rankings) heads into Saturday’s game with some question marks. Top player David Accam (two goals in the first two games) may miss his second game in a row with a knee injury, and John Goossens and Arturo Alvarez rested their nagging injuries last week but participated in a full workout on Monday. Matt Polster and Brandon Vincent, who have been playing for the United States men’s under-23 national team, are likely to play against the Union, but that could change if they are not at 100 percent. Philadelphia is tied with Montreal for first place in the MSL
East, each with a 2-1-0 record. The Union opened the season with a 2-0 loss to FC Dallas but came back and beat Columbus, 2-1, and New England, 3-0. MLS named the Union its Team of the Week after the New England whitewash. Goalie Andre Blake is first in the MSL with 16 saves and seven catches. His save percentage of 83.4 ranks third in the league. “Soccer is about the moment,” the Jamaican star told MLSsoccer.com, “and right now I’m having a great moment.” C.J. Sapong and Chris Pontius each lead the team with two goals. Sapong’s pair came against New England on March 19, and he said after the game he wanted more. “Feels good to open the account — I’m always extra critical, I could have had four today,” Sapong said. “It’s a good statement at home and we feel like we can do better but we showed a lot of team camaraderie on the field.”
Chicago Fire goalie Sean Johnson — the longest-tenured player on the team — has not played a minute of action in the team’s first three games, and with the play of Matt Lampson (two goals allowed in 225 minutes after allowing three in the first 45), it may be awhile before Johnson sees the field again. There are rumblings the team could trade Johnson, but coach Veljko Paunovic said, “I don’t know anything about it.’’ When asked if Johnson is seeking a trade, Paunovic said, “I don’t know anything about that either.” The coach said Johnson is playing the good soldier in all of this. Johnson made his Fire debut on Aug. 1, 2010 and was the youngest player to appear in the net at age 21. He has been a mainstay with the team ever since. “He’s handling it very well,’’ Paunovic said. “He’s a very good guy and he works hard. He’s someone who always helps teammates and we appreciate that. He’s a really, really good teammate and a good player.’’ The Fire picked up Lampson on Feb. 26 and he was inserted into the starting lineup for an exhibition game against defending Major League Soccer champ Portland. He hasn’t come out of the lineup since. Paunovic said he has talked with Johnson on a couple of occasions about his role. “From my point of view, I understand and know what he’s going through,’’ Paunovic said. “I’ve been through that and I know that every player wants to play. But we really count on everyone. That’s a very important value. At some point you have faith that everyone can help the team when they are called on.’’
Conner, Doody sent to St. Louis
The Fire loaned midfielder Drew Conner and defender Patrick Doody to USL affiliate Saint Louis FC on Friday. “Patrick and Drew need
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Sean Johnson, who has been playing with the Fire since 2010, has yet to play a minute with the team this year.
games to remain game fit and sharp,” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodríguez. “In addition, we know they will receive excellent training as well as a warm reception from the great fans of Saint Louis FC.” Conner signed a homegrown contract with the Fire on Dec. 17 after a successful collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin. He earned All-Big Ten Second Team honors as a sophomore in 2013 and made the All-Big Ten Freshman Team in 2012. The Cary native had six goals and 12 assists in his collegiate career. He also helped lead his squad to an NCAA Tournament berth in 2013. Doody, a second-year defender from Naperville, joined the Fire as a homegrown player on Dec. 22, 2014. In his rookie season, Doody started six of the seven MLS games in which he appeared, and he tallied an assist on Gilberto’s 78th minute goal against the New York Red Bulls on Oct. 25. Doody additionally made 21 appearances while on loan to STLFC and was tied for the team lead with four assists. Paunovic said Monday the club is also planning on sending defender Eric Gehrig to St. Louis as well.
FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES
Trolls baseball team passes the 20-win mark Trinity Christian College’s baseball team swept Purdue-North Central in a three-game series Friday and Saturday to pass the 20-win mark for the season. The Trolls are 21-9 overall and 5-1 in the CCAS thanks in part to an 8-0 and 3-2 doubleheader win on Saturday. AJ Hyatt had four hits in the opener and Tanner Reklaitis pitched the shutout. Josh Pieper singled in Zack Jones for what turned out to be the game winner in the nightcap. Men’s volleyball: The Trolls beat Division III squads Olivet and Adrian at the Olivet College Triangular Saturday. In the first match, Trinity defeated Olivet 2515, 25-11, 26-24 then lost the first set at 27-25 against Adrian but came back to take the match with wins of 25-12, 25-18, and 25-10. The team is now 6-12 for the season. In the opener, Ben Tocola had 14 kills and a .458 attack percentage to go with nine digs and three blocks. Nick Costa had 10 kills and hit .444. In the second game, Tocila had 14 kills, 10 aces and 14 digs. Softball: The Trolls fell to 3-11 overall and 0-4 in the CCAC after dropping a doubleheader to Judson on Saturday, 3-2 and 9-1. Trinity dropped the opener in the seventh inning when Judson pushed home a run. Katelyn
Sena and Emily Phillips drove in runs for the Trolls. Jamie Budreau drove in the lone run for Trinity in the nightcap.
St. Xavier University Softball: Senior pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher (Bloomington, Ill./Normal Community) threw her sixth shutout of the season to help power the No. 3 ranked Saint Xavier University softball team to a doubleheader sweep of Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Purdue University-North Central March 23 at Patriot Park in Michigan City, Ind. The Cougars (19-3 overall/3-1 CCAC) took the first game 3-0 and then used nine hits in the second game to pick up a 10-1 victory in just five innings. Nonnemacher allowed just one hit and no walks with 11 strikeouts en route to her 10th win of the season (10-1) and then scored a pair of runs in the second game as well. Jenna Haase of Evergreen Park scored two runs in the opener. Men’s volleyball: Junior outside hitters Dan O’Keefe (Evergreen Park/Loyola (La.)/St. Rita) and Sean Barry (Wilmette/Loyola Academy) each pounded 11 kills on the night, but the Saint Xavier University men’s volleyball team dropped a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference road match to Cardinal Stritch University MARCH 22 in Milwaukee. The Cougars (5-14
overall/2-6 CCAC) lost in three sets 25-15, 25-19 and 25-22. Junior setter Moises Lopez (Oak Lawn/Oak Lawn Community) finished the match with 27 assists for SXU, while sophomore middle blocker Bradley Gadek (Gurnee/Carmel Catholic) had four kills and a pair of block assists.
Moraine Valley Softball: The Cyclones played Joliet Junior College four times last week with Moraine beating the Wolves 9-7 and 10-3 in Palos Hills on March 21 and 9-1 and 5-1 on Saturday, also in Palos Hills. Hannah Thielmann (Andrew) pitched the first game and helped herself with two singles. Sam Owens (Stagg) had a big day tallying 6 RBI, going 3-for-4 with a single, double and homerun. Maddie Poole (Sandburg) went 3-for-3 with two singles and a triple. In between those triumphs was a 22-3, 20-2 doubleheader loss to Kankakee. Baseball: The Cyclones dropped a pair of 11-1 games to Oakton Community College on Saturday. Nolan Bullock had three of the Cyclones eight hits on the day. Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports
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Trinity Christian College men’s volleyball player Ben Tocila was an offensive and defensive threat at the Olivet Triangular in Michigan.
FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL/COMMUNITY SPORTS
Stagg underclass wrestlers shine in postseason Stagg’s Peter Radev took third place in the 152-pound division of the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association FreshmanSophomore State Championships on March 13 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield. Radev advanced to the state meet by winning the Richards Regional and Shepard Sectional. Four other Charger grapplers advanced to the state meet. Victor Nieto was first regional action and second at the sectional at 170. Mark Marino won the Richards Regional and was third in the Shepard Sectional at 132. Jaylon Watson was second in the regional and third at sectional at 138 pounds while his brother, Jordan, was second at the regional and fourth at the sectional at 145.
McAuley hosts college matches Mother McAuley will host a pair of exhibition women’s volleyball matches in April.
Notre Dame, which features former McAuley star Ryann DeJarld, faces DePaul at 3 p.m. April 9 while Illinois battles Marquette at 2 p.m. April 16.
Shooters dominate IBA The South Side Shooters sixth-grade spring team won two convincing games at the Illinois Basketball Academy Shootout in Naperville Saturday in Naperville. The Shooters beat IBA I 50-15 as Walter Davis had 13 points and eight rebounds, Devin Giles had 12 points, Jack Forlenza added seven and Will Lammel six. AJ Egan had five assists. The Shooters beat IBA 2 47-19 as Davis had 12 points, Kyle Knickrehm added eight points and eight rebounds and Forlenza six points. Egan and Giles each had five rebounds. We welcome community sports items and they may be sent to sports@regionalpublishing.com.
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Nonnemacher could be in conversation for best-ever NAIA pitcher
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know there are more important things to ponder in life. Will the Blackhawks win another Stanley Cup? Will the Cubs win the World Series? Will the White Sox survive the loss of Drake LaRoche? Will our next president be (gasp) Trump? Or will our next president be (gasp) Hillary? So much to think about. But my mind is a little odder than most. I’m thinking about something else. See, for years I kept hearing about all these great things that St. Xavier University softball pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher was doing. The wins. The strikeouts. The no-hitters. The perfect games – one of which she struck out every batter she faced. Now that I am the sports editor and she is a senior I began to wonder… could Nonnemacher become the greatest pitcher in
JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point NAIA history? First, I needed to figure out who the best pitcher in NAIA history is. After a careful examination of the NAIA softball record books, I came up with a name – Rachel Murray. Murray pitched for Union University in Tennessee from 1999-2002 and is the NAIA leader in victoRachel Murray ries with 126. She racked up an NAIA-best 68 shutouts and 16 no-hitters. Her career strikeout total of 1,257 ranks fourth. Because you are dying to know,
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Past Boys Basketball Players of the Year 1987: Ray Thompson (Argo) and Delano Brazil (Brother Rice) 1988: Raymond Thompson (Argo) 1989: Dave Rettker (Sandburg) and Cleveland Anderson (Richards) 1990: Steve Payne (Shepard) and Dave Rettker (Sandburg) 1991: Steve Payne (Shepard) 1992: Gene Nolan (Marist) 1993: Jim Sexton (Brother Rice) 1994: Jim Sexton (Brother Rice) 1995: John Economus (Shepard) 1996: Chad Harris (Chicago Christian) 1997: Wayne Plowman (Marist) 1998: Demetrius McDaniel (Richards) 1999: Joe Scott (Stagg) 2000: Dwayne Wade (Richards) 2001: Cory Cummens (Sandburg) 2002: Rick Harrigan (Brother Rice) 2003: Dan Hackstock (Oak Lawn) 2004: Dave Telander (Brother Rice) 2005: Ross Stuursma (Chicago Christian) 2006: Cordelro Yelder (Richards) 2007: Jeff Miller (Stagg) 2008: Joel Kamp (Chicago Christian) 2009: Nick Valla (Marist) 2010: Nick Valla (Marist) 2011: Darius Draper (Stagg) 2012: Michael Kamp (Chicago Christian) 2013: Alex Majewski (Brother Rice) 2014: Max Strus (Stagg) 2015: Jaylan Catledge (Richards) 2016: Jaylan Catledge (Richards) and Malik Parker (Chicago Christian)
Past Girls Basketball Players of the Year 1994: Anne McDonald (Mother McAuley) 1995: Anne McDonald (Mother McAuley) 1996: Ann Mullins (Sandburg) 1997: Katie Schumacher (Mother McAuley) 1998: Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) 1999: Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) 2000: Sarah Kustok (Sandburg) 2001: Emily Heikes (Stagg) 2002: Tina Hill (Richards) 2003: Heather King (Stagg) 2004: Heather King (Stagg) 2005: Erin Cattell (Sandburg) 2006: Maureen Downs (Marist) 2007: Kelsey James (Marist) 2008: Maureen Mulchrone (Mother McAuley) 2009: Haley Stercic (Marist) 2010: Jessica Contant (Stagg) 2011: None named 2012: None named 2013: JaTuan Rouse (Marist) 2014: LaTondra Brooks (Oak Lawn) 2015: Brianna Markusic (Oak Lawn) 2016: Kara Shimko (Queen of Peace)
Oklahoma City’s Lily LaVelle had 1,411 from 2009-2012 for first in that category. Murray, originally from way downstate Herrin, was just inducted into the UU Hall of Fame in 2015. After college, she had a tryout with the USA Olympic Softball team, was an assistant softball coach at the University of Mobile and went to India on a medical mission trip. She is married and her last name is now Buchanan and she is a physical therapist assistant in Houston. That’s who Nonnemacher has to beat out. Nonnemacher already has her beat in one category. The SXU pitcher was named NAIA Pitcher of the Year twice and Murray just once. But Nonnemacher has some catching up to do in other categories. Through the Cougars’ first 20 games this season, she had 81 wins, 41 shutouts, 10 no-hitters and 1,073 strikeouts in her career. There were 32 more games left
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Continued from Page 1 having fun. The way we did it was so fun, and I was most happy when we were all doing well together.” The Pride has gone from two wins two seasons ago to 19 this year and a bigger season could be in store next year and beyond. The team had no seniors on the roster and freshman Jovannna Martinucci became a force in the lineup. With one more season with Shimko and her scoring and leadership abilities, it could be huge year in Burbank.
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Continued from Page 1 Individually, the Panthers had three wrestlers make it to the NCAA Championships and junior Dylan Peters was sixth in the nation at 125 pounds. “I can’t wait — they have such a tough team and they have such great and unbelievable coaches,” Yates said. “They are going to help me try to win NCAA titles.’’
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Could St. Xavier’s Nicole Nonnemacher become the greatest pitcher in NAIA history? She has a steep climb but it’s not impossible.
Marist taking it 1-0 game at a time
second season. “I’m looking forward to some summer ball,” he said. “I’m excited about the challenges of next season.” Mamom is said he’s looking forward to seeing Catledge take his game to another level next season. “Jaylan is a good player, but he’s far from maxing out his potential,” he said. “When he plays to his potential, he’s definitely one of the better players in the area. Work is far from over. “There’s multiple things he can do offensively and defensively. He’s quiet, which can be challenging. But he’s taking steps to lead vocally. He gets it done pretty much on a nightly basis for us.”
Parker’s versatility has allowed him to transcend his point guard functions and help in several different ways, according to his coach. “Malik really grew into the point-guard position as the season went on, but he’s a definite scorer,” Pittman said. “He’s more of a hybrid — a one-guard and two-guard mixed into one body. He just loves to play and is always in the gym the moment it’s opened.” Parker defers his accomplishments to the hard work and talent that was put in by all of his teammates. “The success I achieved would have been impossible without my teammates and coach,” Parker said. “They all pushed me on and off the court to be the best player I could be. There was a little pressure at the beginning of the season, but I knew we had a lot of talent and we could have a great season. “The honors and accomplishments have all been very humbling. It was a fun season.”
on the regular-season schedule and who know if they will all get played or not because of our predictably unpredictable weather. Plus, there will be the CCAC Tournament and NAIA postseason tournament games that could be played. Nonnemacher is not going to start all those regular-season games. She will probably start half or a little more than half. She doesn’t have a shot at the 126 wins or 68 shutouts. She needed six more no-hitters and 184 more strikeouts to catch Murray which is a steep climb. But… If Nonnemacher wins another NAIA Pitcher of the Year award, that would give her a 3-1 edge over Murray in a pretty significant category. And if Nonnemacher can lead the Cougars, ranked third in the nation, to a national championship, that will build her case up as well. Then you can have a really good argument. Now, about Trump and Hillary…
Above: Megan Kirkwood takes one for the team as she is hit in the stomach by a kicked ball in Marist’s recent game against Lincoln-Way East. Right: Freshman Anne Callaghan scored three goals and recorded three assists in Marist’s first six games this year but reacts after missing a penalty kick against Lincoln-Way East on March 22. Below: Marist’s Gloria Robinson tries to move the ball against a double team from Lincoln-Way East in the semifi als of the Windy City Ram Classic. Photos by Jeff Vorva
A 1-0 score in soccer is common, but Marist’s girls team is turning it into quite a habit. The Redhawks were ousted in regional championship play by that score against Lincoln-Way North in 2015 and opened the 2016 season with five out of their first six games being decided by a 1-0 count. One of those contests was a heartbreaking defeat against Lincoln-Way East on March 22 in the semifinals of the Windy City Ram Classic on penalty kicks after two overtimes in Burbank. The RedHawks couldn’t wait to avenge their first loss of the season, which denied them the opportunity to play in the title game at Toyota Park. But they had to. The third-place game was postponed because of rain and the Redhawks battled Fenwick on Saturday instead and came up with a…you guessed it…1-0 victory over the Friars. “After a good practice on Friday, we came out a played well against Fenwick,” first-year coach Chris Roe said. “Fenwick is a solid team that was missing some players as we were also. We were able to put one in on a corner kick, and then our defense continued its solid play in the second half.” Junior Cara Donegan’s first goal of the season put the RedHawks was all they needed as the defense – led by All-State senior sweeper Alex Lenz, senior stopper Kelly Ferguson, and senior defenders Claire Walsh and Elizabeth Paulmeyer — closed the door in the second half. “The defense has been so stout thus far,” Roe said. “The only (regulation goal) we’ve given up was an own goal, so no one has really scored on us in six games. All four of my defensive starters were totally solid; I have it to give a lot of credit to them thus far.” Marist opened the season with 1-0 victories over Bolingbrook, Leyden, and Willowbrook before breaking the mold a 3-1 win over Lincoln-Way Central. Freshman Annie Callaghan has been the offensive leader of the team, scoring three goals and recording three assists. Senior Ashley Smialek has provided solid goal keeping and has proven to a capable team captain along with fellow seniors Lenz and Ferguson. “They’re the team captains who were selected by the team,” Roe said. “The girls picked correctly, and all three have taken on nice leadership roles on the team. They’re keeping motivation and drive going, and everybody has been following suit. They’ve helped install a hard-work attitude.” And that initiative taken by the players has been a big help in Roe’s transition from a Marist boys’ and girls’ soccer assistant for the past decade to taking the reins of his first varsity squad. “It’s exciting to be in this position, but there’s going to be some growing pains too,” he said. “Integrating my philosophy with the previous coach of four years will take some work, but the girls are gelling together and learning from each other. I can’t ask for too much more from our good start. “But I’m looking forward to making those baby steps to getting our game where I know it can be because I don’t believe they’ve touched the surface of what I know they can do. We have a talented group of freshmen and sophomores coming along. We’re looking to move forward.” The team had non-conference battles with Andrew and Sandburg this week before kicking off its tough conference season with a home battle against Benet Wednesday before a series of matches at the Pepsi Showdown starting April 9. “I truly believe we have one of the toughest conferences in the state: teams like (Class 2A Champion) Carmel, St, Viator and Benet. Our goals is to be in the top three in conference or better and keep winning the games around the area to secure a solid top seed in the sectional,” Roe said. “We haven’t won a regional title in three years, so that our biggest goal when the state tournament starts. We have to take it game by game. We’re excited match up against great teams and be tested. Our defense is strong, and we’re working on fine-tuning the offense.”
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Images of a visit from the Bulls’ Benny and Taj By Jeff Vorva • Sports Editor Anabel Lange laughed at Benny the Bull. She cracked up when he was throwing a ball around. She giggled when he was horsing around with her left foot. She chuckled when he stomped his big feet on the ground. She was still laughing when he was messing with her right foot. But when Benny pulled off her right shoe… Uh, oh. Waterworks. Big-time tears. The 5-year-old from Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood,
who had been at the Advocate Children’s Hospital for a rare disease known as Guillian-Barre syndrome for two weeks, wasn’t laughing any more. The Benny the Bull moment became a Benny the Bawl moment. She remained blue for a while until 6-foot-9 Bulls forward Taj Gibson came by to talk to Lange and a few minutes later, she was smiling again and was posing for photos with Gibson and her mother, Veronica. Gibson and Benny spent an hour talking with and entertaining kids at the Oak Lawn hospital March 22. “She’s a tough cookie,” Gibson said of Anabel. “Once I got to talking with her, I got to see that nice smile that
she has. She forgot everything. That’s the reason that we’re here…to have fun and to forget about the hard times.’’ Benny doesn’t talk, so he had no comment. Gibson, who appeared at the hospital with Benny last year, said he doesn’t mind the mascot stealing the show. “The kids love him and I love him, too,” Gibson said. “He knows how to bring a smile to a kid’s face.’’ Gibson said he enjoys making appearances such as this. “I just want to brighten their day,” Gibson said. “I like to talk to them. I try to offer them some encouragement and have some fun.’’ Below are a few photos from the event.
Chicago Clearing neighborhood resident Anabel Lange laughs when Benny the Bull goofs around with her foot (left photo), but when he pulls off her shoe, she begins to cry (middle photo). Bulls forward Taj Gibson came by to talk with her and all was right in the world as she poses with her mother, Veronica, and Gibson (right photo).
Taj Gibson dons one of Benny the Bull’s prop wigs on March 22.
Jake Schied of Beverly makes a shot with his back to the basket during a visit with Benny the Bull and Taj Gibson at Advocate Children’s Hospital, while his mother, Beth, and others react.
Benny the Bull pretends to be knocked out as he entertains sick children at Advocate Children’s Hospital.
Photos by Jeff orva
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.PRISCILLA ESPARZA, MICHAEL RAMOS, PERALTA CONSTRUCTION CORP. Defendants 15 CH 05513 8942 SANDRA LANE 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 January 26, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8942 SANDRA LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-408-023. The real estate is improved with a white, aluminum siding, single family home; two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502078. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1502078 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 05513 TJSC#: 36-1106 I686714
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DESHAWN WASHINGTON, KATRINA N. MILNER Defendants 15 CH 009026 10625 CHAMONIEUX DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10625 CHAMONIEUX DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-110-021. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08450. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 009026 TJSC#: 36-2033 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. I687904
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH KRUSE, GLORIA KRUSE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 52089 9013 South 51st Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9013 South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-218-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $234,599.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number W09110046. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. W09110046 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 09 CH 52089 TJSC#: 36-1896 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FF4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF4 Plaintiff, -v.SAWSON HADDAD A/K/A SAWSON R. HADDAD, RAJAEI HADDAD A/K/A RAJAEI J. HADDAD A/K/A RAY HADDAD, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, INLAND BANK AND TRUST, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 028055 17128 POINTE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17128 POINTE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-313-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-18640. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-11-18640 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 028055 TJSC#: 36-3055 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. I687497
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE V M TRUST SERIES 1; Plaintiff, vs. MARY T. EHRLER; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; KEY CORP, FKA MALONE MORTGAGE COMPANY AMERICA, LTD.; Defendants, 13 CH 17177 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, April 18, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10150 Hyacinth Court, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-09-307-029-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-003521 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I687920
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN PLATOS, AS TRUSTEE FOR CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EVERGREEN PARK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 1-21-1994 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13551, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK, N.A., Defendants, 12 CH 19383 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 11, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9105 Woodland Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-03-405-019. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sale Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-13-27927 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I687199
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JEROME F. SAULINSKI, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY ELITE HOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 024099 13453 COVE COURT UNIT #52 PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13453 COVE COURT UNIT #52, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-063-1007, Property Index No. (24-32-300-057-1007 underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/ townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-04676. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-04676 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 024099 TJSC#: 36-2976 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. I687349
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY ASSIGNMENT FROM BYLINE BANK, F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ARCHER BANK, Plaintiff, vs. EDWARD KOPINSKI A/K/A EDWARD J. KOPINSKI; BARBARA R. KOPINSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 13 CH 17609 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, May 3, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 13000 South 94th Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464. P.I.N. 23-34-100-032-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Sheryl A. Fyock at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 422-8000. 72000-05 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688962
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.MARK E. LAFAIRE, DEBRA E. LAFAIRE, HOME EQUITY OF AMERICA, INC. Defendants 12 CH 41851 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-203-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $207,871.40. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 11-052032. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 11-052032 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41851 TJSC#: 36-3166 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.
RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST UNITED BANK, Plaintiff, -v.PROVERBS 13:22 TRUST DATED JUNE 29, 1998, ROBERT THOMPSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF PROVERBS 13:22 TRUST DATED JUNE 29, 1998, LINDA THOMPSON, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS TRUSTEE OF PROVERBS 13:22 TRUST DATED JUNE 29, 1998, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2013 CH 12565 218 SHADOW RIDGE CT. 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 January 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 29, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 218 SHADOW RIDGE CT., Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-30-204-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $3,004,888.44. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 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. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2013 CH 12565 TJSC#: 36-1334 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. I687080
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. SANDRA J. DERDA; DENNIS J. DERDA; FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN); Defendants, 15 CH 17780 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 13426 Medina Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 23-34-407-038-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-034465 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688952
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WEST COAST REALTY SERVICES, INC.; Plaintiff, vs. ALVIN GOLDBERG; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TAJUANA GOLDBERG; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALVIN GOLDBERG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TAJUANA GOLDBERG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 21792 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-35-416-018-0000. Commonly known as 13334 Misty Meadow Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-1532. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I687968
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. HUSSEIN MANSOOR; AFKAR MANSOOR; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HUSSEIN MANSOOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AFKAR MANSOOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 13812 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, April 26, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-11-110-036-0000. Commonly known as 8600 West 99th Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W15-1508. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688529
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. MANSUR ABDULLAH; DIANE ABDULLAH; CRYSTAL TREE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MANSUR ABDULLAH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 12601 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, April 11, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-08-202-007-0000. Commonly known as 14411 Crystal Tree, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312)360-9455 W14-1315. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I687207
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-PR4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LORETA V. JUREVICIENE AKA LORETA JUREVICIENE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 44774 8532 W. Loveland Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8532 W. Loveland, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-110-044-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $358,289.74. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 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. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 44774 TJSC#: 36-3186 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.NICHOLAS A. FRANCONE, JOCELYN G. FRANCONE A/K/A JOCELYN FRANCONE A/K/A JOCELYN G. DELEON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 011803 10252 S. 82ND COURT PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 8, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10252 S. 82ND COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11413-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a duplex. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-22236. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-22236 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 011803 TJSC#: 36-3056 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. I687500
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JAMES A. KOLLEREB, PATRICIA L. KOLLEREB, JAMES A. KOLLEREB, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES A. KOLLEREB AND PATRICIA L. KOLLEREB DECLARATION OF TRUST DATED JUNE 25, 2008, PATRICIA L. KOLLEREB, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF THE JAMES A. KOLLEREB AND PATRICIA L. KOLLEREB DECLARATION OF TRUST DATE JUNE 25, 2008, WINDSOR BUILDING COMPANY, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. F/K/A NORWEST MORTGAGE, INC. Defendants 11 CH 044949 8 COUR MONNET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8 COUR MONNET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-111-119. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-10661. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-10661 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 044949 TJSC#: 36-3040 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. I687457
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‘Batman v Superman’ is dawn of boredom Zach Snyder, what have you done? Why did you take a surefire smash hit and make it a twoand-a-half-hour bore? That’s what “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is, a long, slow-moving film where we see far more Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne than the people we actually paid to see. What director Zack Snyder succeeds in doing is making an unfocused film that makes us wish for no more Batman or Superman films for a very long time. Sadly, we won’t get that wish. Here is a great idea: put DC Comics most iconic hero of all time against the other most iconic DC Comics hero of all time in a childish battle most mortals could avoid. It’s the ultimate clash of the titans that didn’t need to happen, but this Batman is far too gullible for that not to happen. The biggest issue this film faces is finding a reason for these two heroes to duke it out. With all the evil surrounding them, they need a better reason to fight besides the fact this incarnation of Batman is an idiot. This is a by far the worst portrayal of Batman on the big screen we have been subjected to. All the blame is not
TONY PINTO on the head scratching decision to make Ben Affleck the caped crusader. Affleck does surprisingly well as this sad, foreboding, idiot known as Bruce Wayne. This is not a confirmation of Affleck being right for the role -- this is just an admittance that he does fairly well with a horrible script. Everyone does fairly well in this overstuffed film including a psychotic, tech- version of Lex Luthor (Jesse Eisenberg), ageless Amazon warrior Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), ace reporter and Superman’s love interest Lois Lane (Amy Adams), Alfred the Butler (Jeremy Irons), Daily Planet editor Perry White (Laurence Fishburne) and Mama Kent (Diane Lane). We also can’t forget about Henry Cavil as Superman. His name may be in the title but Superman is nothing more than a glorified supporting role for Bruce Wayne.
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Palos Park Fine Arts Fair call for artists deadline nears The Village of Palos Park is still accepting applications for its inaugural “Love the Park” Fine Arts Fair to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 21 and 22. Artists will avoid a $50 late fee if their application is post marked by the April 1 deadline. Fine artists are invited to apply to participate in this juried art fair to be held at the Palos Park Metra Station. Accepted mediums include painting, fine art photo, sculpture, two and threedimensional art, wood, glass, clay, ceramics, digital art, and jewelry. Booth spaces are $150 plus a nonrefundable $15 application fee. Tables and chairs are available
to rent for additional fees. High school and college students are invited to apply as “Budding Artists” with no application fee and a reduced booth fee. Ten spots have been reserved for these up and coming art students. “For over 100 years, the Village of Palos Park has been a haven for the fine arts,” said Mayor John Mahoney. “The natural beauty and simple rhythm of life in Palos Park appeals to artists and writers seeking inspiration and solitude for the work. We invite fine artists to be a part of this endeavor.” Artists will enjoy such amenities as free nearby parking, extensive event marketing and
THIS WEEK Mindfulness class
New Mindfulness 101 classes will be offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, for eight weeks on Tuesday evenings beginning April 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday afternoons beginning April 7, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Mindfulness is the art of being in the present moment with curiosity and kindness, without judgment. This ancient and yet new way of being present to your life is believed to be a powerful tool for reducing the stresses of modern life. Kitty Riggenbach leads the class. She has been studying and practicing the art of Mindfulness for several years, is one of the current facilitators for The Center’s Sunday morning Mindfulness program, and has just recently completed the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program at Rush University. Everyone is welcome. There is a class fee of $72, and pre-registration is mandatory. Free orientation sessions are offered at 6:30 p.m. on March 29 and at 10 a.m. on March 31. Call The Center at 361-3650.
Tuesday luncheon: Biking the Camino de Santiago
Bicycling the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route in Spain is the topic at a Tuesday luncheon on April 5, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. With photographs and stories, Al Sturges will share his 490-mile bike trip on the Camino de Santiago, which pilgrims have been traveling since the Middle Ages. Hundreds of people now travel this pilgrimage route each year, from the foothills of the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela near the Atlantic Ocean. Sturges is an active bicyclist and a board member of the South Suburban Folks on Spokes Bicycle Club. The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.
UPCOMING ‘Super Seeds’ at Isle a la Cache
“Super Seeds” is scheduled for 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at the Forest Preserve District
VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)
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“THE HATEFUL EIGHT”: Part of the fun of any Quentin Tarantino project lies in sensing the filmmaker’s evident love for conventions of earlier movies, and how he’ll incorporate those into his own by putting twists on them. This Western is another example, boasting an impressive core group of players that includes Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, Bruce Dern, Demian Bichir, Walton Goggins (“Justified”), Michael Madsen, Tarantino-film regular Samuel L. Jackson and recent Oscar nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh. Most of them play strangers who become stagecoach companions, but a blizzard puts a halt to their travels, and resulting complications and suspicions leave in doubt who will survive. Channing Tatum and Lee Horsley (“Matt Houston”) also appear, and writer-director Tarantino narrates the lengthy, often vicious saga. The music score is by the celebrated Ennio Morricone. *** (R: AS, N, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray) “CONCUSSION”: In the true story of a forensic pathologist who linked pro football’s necessary roughness to brain damage in some players, Will Smith gives an involving performance that forces him to downplay many of his familiar screen “tricks.” The stakes rise for his alter ego, Dr. Bennet Omalu, as National Football League executives reject the findings he’s determined with the help his coroner boss (Albert Brooks) and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ team doctor (Alec Baldwin). Guga Mbatha-Raw plays Omalu’s wife in a fine cast that also includes David Morse, Eddie Marsan (“Ray Donovan”), Hill Harper, Paul Reiser, Luke Wilson and Stephen Moyer (“True Blood”) ... but the show here always is predominantly Smith’s. *** (PG13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “POINT BREAK”: While this is a remake of the long-popular adventure that starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze, it’s
publicity, exclusive washrooms, climate controlled break room with morning refreshments, printable event postcards, direct link to artist website on www.lovetheparkfinearts.org where patrons can find your art, and overnight security on Saturday. Additionally, 2016 participating artists will automatically be accepted in the 2017 art fair with no jury fee and a 10 percent booth discount. For more information and applications for the “Love the Park” Arts Fair, please go to the website at www.lovetheparkfinearts.org or call 671-3760. — Village of Palos Park By Jeraldine Saunders
BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road. Learn how seeds move and where they come from. Participants will plant seeds to make a mini “three sisters’ garden” – similar to those planted by Native Americans – to take home. The free program is for ages 5-15. Registration is required by Saturday, April 9; Call 815-886-1467.
Palos Fine Arts tour offers cultural feast
The first stop on Palos Fine Arts’ architectural and arts tour will visit the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago on May 5 to view the special exhibit of Dressing Downton: Changing Fashion for Changing Times, featuring more than 35 costumes from the popular British television series Downton Abbey. The costumes are presented in an immersive context, surrounded by the lavish interiors of the Driehaus Museum, including drawing rooms, living rooms, libraries and bedrooms of the affluent Nickerson and Fisher families of Chicago. The tour includes an audio guide of the exhibit along with an exhibition booklet and guided introduction. Docents will be available to answer questions about the unique history and fine, decorative arts collection of the Driehaus Museum. The tour will also visit the historic Chicago Cultural Center. Enter Preston Bradley Hall and admire the recently restored dramatic 38-foot Tiffany Glass Dome made of translucent Tiffany Favrile glass. Also view the Healy-Millet Dome in the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall. Lunch is at the private club, The Cliff Dwellers, across from the Art Institute. A gourmet buffet luncheon will be served in an artistic and refined setting. The Outdoor Terrace offers outstanding views of Millennium Park and Lake Michigan The motor coach will leave from Palos Park Recreation Center at 9:30 a.m. and return at about 5:30 p.m. Tickets are: $95/Palos Fine Arts member, $110/ non-member. Make checks payable to Palos Fine Arts, and include your name, address, telephone number and/or email address. Mail to Kathy Williams, 11909 S. Laurie Ave., Palos Park, 60464. For more information, visit www.palosfinearts.com or call 448-0425.
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also a sizable revision, updated to include some of the most extreme of today’s sports — and those action sequences are where the film fares best. Luke Bracey has Reeves’ former role as novice FBI agent Johnny Utah, who infiltrates a possibly criminal group of thrill-seekers led by the enigmatic Bodhi (Edgar Ramirez, succeeding Swayze in the part). Fans of the original likely will continue to prefer that version, though the pivotal sequences of outdoor challenges are undeniably wellstaged and well-filmed here. The cast also includes Ray Winstone, Teresa Palmer, Delroy Lindo and two of the first edition’s co-stars, James Le Gros and Bojesse Christopher. *** DVD extras: deleted scenes. (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HUMANS: SEASON 1”: “Synths,” humanoids that seem almost like real people, are among the main characters of this British import set in the near future and seen domestically on AMC — and presented here in an “Uncut U.K. Edition.” Among the cast members is Oscar winner William Hurt, playing a retired engineer who resists replacing the suddenly malfunctioning “synth” he’s come to treat like a son (Will Tudor, “Game of Thrones”). Another situation finds a lawyer (Katherine Parkinson) concerned about the synth (Gemma Chan) brought into her home by her husband (Tom Goodman-Hill) as domestic help. A big hit in its native England, the show also features Colin Morgan (“Merlin”) and is getting a Season 2 expected to be shown this year. *** (Also on Blu-ray) “EXPOSED”: It’s a bit ironic that the same week the newer “Point Break” arrives on home video, so does another Keanu Reeves movie. His latest release reportedly was supposed to have him in a supporting player, but was built up so he’d be featured more prominently ... playing a New York police detective whose probe of his partner’s death comes to involve a troubled woman (Ana de Armas, who also worked with Reeves in “Knock Knock”). She thinks he could be a symbol of a miracle she believes she’s experienced, but he fears getting too close to her could cost them both their lives. Mira Sorvino, Christopher McDonald and Big Daddy Kane also appear in the nicely cast but only mildly involving mystery.
** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DEATH VALLEY DAYS: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: One of television’s classic Western series comes to DVD, with Stanley Andrews portraying “The Old Ranger” who introduces fact-inspired stories that make up the anthology. The syndicated show made its TV debut in 1952 after having spent more than 20 years on radio, Andrews would remain the program’s home-screen host for more than a decade, then was succeeded in that role by an actor destined to be a politician of note ... Ronald Reagan. Stars of these earliest episodes include Jock Mahoney, Phyllis Coates (“Adventures of Superman”), Gloria Winters (“Sky King”) and Gail Davis (“Annie Oakley”). Interestingly, one of the show’s producers when it began its TV run was Western legend Gene Autry. *** (Not rated: V)
COMING SOON:
“THE EXPANSE: SEASON ONE” (April 5): Earthlings and Martians try to coexist in the Syfy series; stars include Thomas Jane and Shohreh Aghdashloo. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “GRACE AND FRANKIE: SEASON ONE” (April 12): Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reunite in the Netflix series as women left by their husbands ... for each other. (Not rated: AS, N, P) “JACKIE ROBINSON” (April 12): The same week it debuts on PBS, Ken Burns’ profile of the baseball and civil-rights icon (voiced in some sequences by Jamie Foxx) comes to home video. (Not rated) “THE REVENANT” (April 19): The recent Oscar winner for best actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and director (Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu) is an early-19th-century frontier survival story. (R: AS, N. P, GV) “KRAMPUS” (April 26): A youngster (Emjay Anthony) disappointed at the holidays conjures up a Christmas demon; Toni Collette also stars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “RIDE ALONG 2” (April 26): Kevin Hart and Ice Cube reunite as their characters team with a female cop (Olivia Munn) against a drug dealer. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.
OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Small things make a big difference. Write down your ideas and inspiring thoughts, make lists to prioritize your tasks and take note of all the most important details. In the week ahead you may move in lofty circles. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Keep your goals firmly in mind. Minor spats can distract you this week. Fun and games might not be suitable for serious subjects or at the workplace, but some gentle teasing might smooth out little aggravations. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The process of becoming more in tune with your surrounds requires processing information. In the week to come you may be more concerned about facts than fantasies. Domestic duties can be rewarding. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Forge ahead and achieve your goals. You may appear more sociable and outgoing in the upcoming week and may be more attractive to the opposite sex. It will be easy to focus your energies on sterling accomplishments. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You can become the leader of the pack. You will have plenty of opportunity to show off your leadership skills and dedication in the week ahead. A powerful friend can exert influence on your behalf if asked. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You will need to think about the direction new relationships should take. Demands on your resources could require a key decision in the week ahead. Enthusiastically meet challenges of this type and rise to the occasion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on your work and improving your health as this week unfolds. You may have big dreams about money making activities as ideas for achieving your goals builds. If you apply yourself you can finish
projects. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Fake it until you make it. Throughout the week to come you may be able to put on a good front and appear more talented and accomplished than you really are. Someone may develop romantic ideas about you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Slow and easy does it. In the week to come make an effort to accept personal criticism with good grace and use it as a fulcrum to make improvements on many levels. Work hard and play harder. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have faith that the universe will reward your efforts. Rub the lamp and the genie might grant
your wishes in the week ahead. Spend extra money to obtain your heart’s desire and you will be glad you did. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In the week ahead you can take advantage of being mentally incisive. You possess the ability to grasp details in depth. You may need to bring rational thinking to bear on some stressful situations in the workplace. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Just smile and play along. You can make headway on the career front in the week ahead by being pleasant and sociable. Share your schedule with loved ones so that your plans don’t cause a conflict with anyone else.
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Thursday, March 31, 2016
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Spring means volunteers needed at Children’s Farm The Children’s Farm at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park is looking for volunteers who love animals, children, gardening, and nature. Volunteer Educational Farm Tour Guides are needed for both weekdays and weekend programs, either hourly or for the whole day. Weekday volunteers at the farm lead groups of school children through the barns and invite them into the animal pens to hear about and touch each ani-
mal. Weekend volunteers assist families on self-guided tours. In either case, volunteers explore the wonders of the working farm and share their enthusiasm for animals and nature. Farm director Amy Didominicis says no farm experience is necessary and spring is a great time to begin volunteering, as thousands of visitors are expected. The Children’s Farm is home to chickens, pigs, horses, cows, donkeys, geese, goats, sheep, rabbits, and
ponies. Spring is a favorite time for visitors because so many new baby animals are born at the farm each spring. Also needed are volunteer hayrack drivers, 21 years of age and older, to pull our tractordriven hayrack rides. Experience with a manual transmission and prior tractor driving experience are helpful. Tractor driver training is required and will be scheduled upon inquiry. Supplied photo — The Children’s Farm Volunteers Judy Middleton and newly retired Kay Ardizzone ready to show the goose, Toro, to farm visitors.
WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN
Enjoy a healthy vegetable dish By Wolfgang Puck Springtime is just a few days old. Already, enthusiastic cooks everywhere are celebrating its arrival by preparing lighter, freshertasting dishes that feature the finest seasonal produce. From salads and soups to main courses and sides, young leaves, roots, shoots, pods and other edible plants are beguiling food lovers with their bright colors, crisp textures and delicate flavors. It’s one of my favorite times of year. Yet, to tell you the truth, seasonality just isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to modern growing techniques and the ease of shipping produce not just across the country but also around the world, seasonality can sometimes seem like a meaningless concept to anyone strolling through a well-stocked supermarket. That’s why I prefer to buy my produce from a farmers’ market or directly from the grower, as I often do from the renowned farm run by my friends, the Chino family, in northern San Diego County. That’s the best way to be sure the vegetables and fruits you buy have been responsibly grown and harvested at the peak of their natural season, and that their journey to your kitchen does not involve a globally large carbon footprint. Cooking with the true seasons, you can genuinely taste the difference. As a perfect example, I’d like to share my variation on a classic recipe. In France, cooks often celebrate spring’s arrival by serving an elegant appetizer of cooked asparagus spears accompanied by a rich vinaigrette dressing, melted butter or even richer Hollandaise sauce. I love that tradition. But in my efforts to eat more healthfully, I’ve developed a variation that provides all the classic flavors with very little fat. I serve the bright green spears with a sauce based on lusciously creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, quickly flavored with a reduction of fresh citrus juices and a touch of tangy mustard. (The dressing is also great served with other vegetable crudites.) The preparation is as easy and delicious as it sounds. And there’s very little effort involved in preparing the asparagus.
First, if the asparagus I’m preparing are any thicker than a pencil, I always make sure to peel the lower two-thirds of each spear for absolute tenderness. Then I always blanch the asparagus, briefly boiling it and then immediately plunging it into ice water (a step that safeguards its bright-green color and tender-crisp flavor). So I hope you’ll head for your nearest farmers’ market and buy some asparagus soon. Then, please try my recipe and join me in celebrating the season. ASPARAGUS WITH CITRUS-MUSTARD YOGURT SAUCE Serves 4 • 2 pounds (1 kg) asparagus, preferably jumbo spears • Kosher salt • 2 cups (500 mL) fresh orange juice • 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh lemon juice • 1 cup (250 mL) plain nonfat Greek yogurt • Freshly ground white pepper • 2 tablespoons grainy mustard • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved, for garnish • Fresh chives, finely chopped, or edible flowers (such as chive blossoms), for garnish With a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler, strip off the tough outer layer from the bottom two thirds of each asparagus stalk, resting the stem end of each stalk on a work surface as you peel it. Cut off the tough end of each stalk with a sharp knife. In a pot large and wide enough to submerge all the asparagus, bring salted water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, fill a large mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and place it on the counter near the stove. Add the peeled asparagus to the boiling water. Cook the spears until al dente, tender but still slightly crisp, 4 to 5 minutes for jumbo spears or about 3 minutes for pencil-thin spears from the time the water returns to a boil. The tip of a small, sharp knife should easily pierce the thick part of a spear.
As soon as the asparagus is done, use tongs to lift the spears out of the boiling water, and submerge them directly in the ice water. Leave to chill, about 30 seconds. Drain the spears well and transfer them to a tray lined with a clean kitchen towel. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. As soon as you put the asparagus in the refrigerator, start preparing the sauce. In a medium nonreactive saucepan, combine the orange and lemon juices and bring them to a brisk simmer over high heat. Continue simmering, whisking occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent the juices from boiling over, until the liquid has reduced to 1/3 to 1/2 cup (85 to 125 mL) and is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a measuring cup and leave to cool. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt until its texture has loosened up slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mustard and stir with a whisk until well blended. Whisking continuously, gradually stir in the cooled juice reduction. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve the asparagus, arrange the spears on four chilled serving plates. Spoon a little sauce over them, garnish with cherry tomatoes, and sprinkle with chives or edible flowers. Pass extra sauce at the table.
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Summer campers shown at one of the Farm and Ranch Camps offered at The Children’s Farm. Signup is now.
The Children’s Farm begins registration for summer camps Children who love animals and nature are invited to sign up for summer camp at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Children entering 4th through 7th grades in the fall will be attending the one-week and twoweek overnight camps which will begin their 80th season on June 19. Later summer sessions begin July 3, 17 and 31 and Aug 7. Each day is packed with fun for
the 24 farm campers who learn to ride horses, care for animals, hike in the woods and creeks, and make campfires. Campers enjoy campouts, hayrides, games, crafts, and new friends. “Farm Camp is an opportunity for kids to experience the healthy country atmosphere of life on a farm, yet be close to home,” claims Camp Director Amy DiDominicis. She encourages families to register as soon as possible, as some cabins
are already filled. A scholarship fund makes camp possible for children who need financial assistance. The farm also offers one-week day camp programs for children entering grades 2 through 7, and two-week overnight ranch and leadership camps for teens. Call 361-3650 or visit http:// thecenterpalos.org/Camps.html for registration information.
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