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Thursday, April 13, 2017
Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities
76th Year, NO. 15 • 3 Sections
Allege sexual misconduct by Chicago Christian HS teacher Investigation underway; teacher not yet named By Dermot Connolly Palos Heights police are investigating allegations of inappropriate sexual contact between a female teacher and at least one male student at Chicago Christian High School. According to published reports, the woman may have had sexual contact, or shared sexual content, with as many as six male students. “We became aware of the al-
legations of inappropriate sexual conduct on Saturday, April 1,” said Southwest Chicago Christian Schools Superintendent Henry Doorn Jr. on Monday. “We immediately called and met with the Palos Heights Police Department. On Sunday, we suspended the faculty member indefinitely. Last Monday we communicated that to our students and sent a letter to the parents. We also provided a brief update on Friday.” “We are not making public how we learned about it, or the letter we sent to parents,” said Doorn, who oversees the school at 12001 S Oak Park Ave., as well as two elementary schools in Oak Lawn
and Tinley Park. “It has saddened us, what has happened, and how it has affected the students and the school community,” said Doorn, confirming that multiple students may have been involved. “On Tuesday, we had professional counselors here, during advisory periods, which gave them the chance to talk to students in smaller groups,” said Doorn, who encouraged any students who feel that they have been victimized by the teacher to contact the school or police. “The Palos Heights police are handling the investigation,” said Doorn.
“There is an active investigation. No charges have been filed yet,” confirmed Palos Heights Det. Sgt. Mike Yot said Monday. “We’re in a fact-gathering stage. We’re trying to separate fact from fiction,” said Yot. “I don’t suspect it will be a very quick process.” He said that the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has also opened its own investigation. “It’s distressing,” said a father waiting to pick up his son after school on Monday afternoon. The man, who requested anonymity to protect his son’s privacy, said he
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See INVESTIGATION, Page 2 The entrance at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights.
Real estate assessment list for Palos Twp. in this week’s Regional
Blessing offered at Palm Sunday Mass
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Pastor Marty Michniewicz casts a blessing with holy water on parishioners and the palm fronds they are holding aloft during Palm Sunday Mass at St. Alexander Catholic Church, 7025 W. 126th St. in Palos Heights. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of the holy week of Easter and palms were laid at the feet of Jesus as he made his entrance into Jerusalem astride a donkey, according to Christian belief.
Half-marathon organizers expecting spike in registration By Dermot Connolly Organizers of the 10th Annual Southwest Half-Marathon and 10K are expecting a spike in registration in these last few weeks before the races kick off May 7 on Route 83. Last Friday, race founders and coordinators Jeff Prestinario and Mel Diab held their monthly meeting with organizers and stated that close to 1,200 people had registered for the races. The figure included about 50 children registered for the free Kids’ Dash, which was added this year for the 10th anniversary. Organizers are anticipating as many as 100 kids will ultimately sign up for the Dash. “We’re happy to sponsor the Kids’ Dash, to make the day more of a community event,” said Lori Mazeika-Myre of Palos Hospital, which is sponsoring the Dash in addition to the half-marathon.
CNB Bank & Trust is the chief sponsor of the 10K event. The Kids’ Dash, for children ages 2 to 10, is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., following the main races, which all start and finish at 7600 W. College Drive (Route 83). The Dash is actually four races divided by age category, with all participants receiving a commemorative ribbon and medal. For children up to age 4, there is the 50-yard dash; 100-yarddash for 5- and 6-year-olds; 200 yard-dash for ages 7 and 8; and the quarter-mile for boys and girls ages 9 and 10. The main races are open to anyone 11 and older. The entrance fee for the half-marathon is $80 per person, and $50 for the 10K race. Registration and more information about all three of the main races, including a course map, is available at www.southwesthalfmarathon.com. The half-marathon is sched-
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Jeff Prestinario, co-founder of the Southwest Half Marathon, displays a sample of a shirt that runners will be given. Participants in the 10K race will receive a shirt of a different design.
uled to begin with a gunshot start at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 10K run/walk at 7:40 a.m. Then, at 7:45 a.m., the Southwest Special Recreation Association’s Walk, Run or Roll will start. Lori Chesna, executive director of SWSRA, said Friday that already
20 people had signed up for that half-mile fun-run for people ages 3 and up with special needs. More are expected to sign up for that race as well. More information and registration for that event is available at www.swsra.com. See HALF MARATHON, Page 2
This issue of the Regional News, distributed in the Township of Palos, contains a 56-page supplement of the Real Estate Assessment List for Palos Township. This list is prepared by the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO), under the direction of Assessor Joseph Berrios. The Assessor does not set tax rates, levies or the State of Illinois Equalizer nor does he decide the dollar amount of your tax bill. Tax rates and levies are determined by municipalities and other local taxing bodies such as school districts. The Assessor’s only job is to determine the estimated market value of your property, based on an analysis of sales of comparable properties in your neighborhood and area. That analysis is done every three years (triennially). “Assessed Value” (AV) is the portion of market value to which the State Equalizer and local tax rates are applied. Under State and County law, AV for residential property is 10 percent of market value and AV for industrial/ commercial property is 25 percent of market value. Thus, business properties in any area ease the tax burden on residential properties there. Naturally, homeowners in townships which have fewer business properties don’t benefit as much as those who live where there is more of an industrial/commercial base. When local needs for tax rates and levies are decided, that data is given to the Cook County Clerk, who works with the Cook County Treasurer to compute all tax bills. The Assessor plays no role in that computation process, either. Again, he determines only the estimated market value of property and steps aside once that value and corresponding AV have been presented to the County. Bills are issued and payments are received by the Treasurer. The list in this edition of April 13, 2017 is arranged by street names and house numbers and provides the Assessed Values for all properties in the township. Assessor Berrios stresses the importance of this listing as it allows property owners to compare their AVs to those of similar properties in their neighborhoods. Berrios said, “My office works
to properly value every property and efficiently administer tax-saving exemptions for homeowners. My primary concerns as Assessor continue to be the fair and equitable assessment of all properties to ensure each property owner only pays his or her fair share of property taxes and the on-time completion of the assessment cycle.” The record of Berrios’ office shows on-time completion of assessments for the past seven consecutive years. Under previous assessors, the assessment cycle was late for 34 consecutive years. Late completion had routinely cost taxpayers tens of millions of dollars in interest charges because their schools and other entities were forced to borrow heavily while waiting for property tax revenue. Reassessment notices were recently mailed to Palos Township taxpayers. Assessor Berrios recently redesigned the notices to include detailed information about the properties which aids taxpayers in better understanding their assessments. “The reassessment notices now provide taxpayers with all tools necessary to determine if their assessments are accurate and fair,” Berrios said. “We continue to work to make the process easy and transparent. Most important, if taxpayers wish to appeal their reassessment values, they should do it now and not wait until next year when these new values affect tax bills.” Property owners who require additional assistance may call CCAO at 312-443-7550 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday or visit any CCAO location: • Chicago office: 118 N. Clark St., Room 320, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 443-7550 • Skokie office: 5600 Old Orchard Road, Room 149, Skokie, IL 60007 (847) 470-7237 • Bridgeview office: 10200 S. 76th Ave, Room 237, Bridgeview, IL 60455 (708) 974-6451 • Markham office: 16501 S. Kedzie Ave, Room 237, Markham, IL 60426 (708) 232-4100 Detailed assessment and exemption information may also be found by visiting the Assessor’s web site located at www.cookcountyassessor.com.
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Suspect in Palos Heights Chase robbery attempt caught
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Palos Heights Police Department officials recently congratulated new Officer Lindsey A. Campione, who graduated from the Cook County Sheriff’s Training Academy earlier this month. Sharing the proud moment are (from left) Chief George L. Yott Jr., Officer Campione, Deputy Chief William Czajkowski and Deputy Chief Dave Delaney.
POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Three drove drunk, police say Orland Park police charged Matthew R. Taylor, 21, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident as they investigated a two-vehicle crash near 82nd Avenue and Pickens Drive at 7:01 p.m. March 21. Police said Taylor admitted driving at about 55 mph, about 15 mph over the posted limit. The police report gave no indication of any injuries to Taylor or the woman whose vehicle he rear-ended. His car was towed and impounded, and Taylor was set to appear in court in Bridgeview last Monday. Bridgeview resident Stephen M. Shaw, 24, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding after police stopped his SUV in the 7100 block of West 159th Street at 2:19 a.m. March 26. Police spotted his vehicle traveling at 71 mph, more than double the posted limit, according to the police report. Police said they searched the vehicle and found a clear plastic cup containing an alcoholic beverage. The SUV was towed and impounded, and Shaw is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 9. Mokena resident Christopher D. Neubauer, 44, was charged with DUI/alcohol and drugs, illegal transportation of alcohol and possession of alcohol in a village park after police found him asleep in his parked SUV at Frontier Park, 9740 W. 144th Place, at 1:29 p.m. March 24. His passenger, Mokena resident Jennifer L. Chio, 41, was cited for possession of alcohol in a park. She, too, was found sleeping in the SUV, police said. In the vehicle were
a half-empty bottle of Svedka Strawberry Lemonade Vodka, a half-empty bottle of Jagermeister and a number of prescriptions medications belonging to Neubauer, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Neubauer was turned over to Tinley Park police after it was learned he was wanted on a DUI warrant, according to the police report. Neubauer was due in court in Bridgeview last Monday.
Accused of using phone while driving Tinley Park resident Kyle R. Szabo, 29, was charged with using an electronic communications device while driving, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and failure to wear seatbelts after police curbed his SUV near 151st Street and Sunset Ridge at 6:04 p.m. March 24. He was given a court date of May 4 in Bridgeview.
Mom cited for toy theft Police cited Orland Park resident Sandra E. Kehoe, 32, with retail theft after she allegedly stole two toys worth a total of $17 from Kohl’s in Orland Park Place at 6:52 p.m. March 24. Store security staff told police that they saw Kehoe’s two children take toys out of their packaging—and that she then concealed the packaging on a shelf. At the checkout counter, security staff said that Kehoe motioned for her children not to put the toys on the counter. She was apprehended outside the store. Police said she had no prior arrests and was due at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center last Tuesday.
POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI Thomas W. Ottenhoff, 60, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11:49 p.m. Friday, in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and improper lane usage. He is due in court on May 8.
License charges Justin Lee Cooley, 20, of Harvey, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:47 p.m. April 4, in the 6600 block of West College Drive. Police said he is due in court on May 22. Ronald J. Code, 55, of Worth,
was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:35 a.m. Sunday, in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on May 22. Sharnita S. Sharkey-Dye, 26, of Park Forest, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 11:21 p.m. April 4, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and only one red taillight. She is due in court on May 8. Kirt D. Bella, 38, of Orland Park, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 7:36 p.m. Friday, in the 12600 block of South Harlem
Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt. He is due in court on May 8.
Aggravated speeding Christina A. Lafaire, 26, of Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 10:58 a.m. Saturday, in the 7300 block of West 131st Street. Police said she was driving 27 miles over the speed limit. She is due in court on May 22.
She left Palos Heights empty-handed but a bank robbery suspect hasn’t escaped the law. Dinika Lawrence, also known as Dinika Walker, has been charged in federal court with three counts of bank robbery. She allegedly committed two robberies at the same Chase bank in Riverdale last year, netting a reported total of $66,000. She walked away March 24 from the Palos Heights Chase, 12657 S. Ridgeland Ave., after displaying a note but supposedly becoming “spooked” and leaving without the cash, said police. The suspect was captured on surveillance footage with her head and face draped in multi-colored scarves. Her note in at least one of the Riverdale incidents supposedly stated that she had a bomb on her person set to detonate in 12 minutes and that men from ISIS were holding her children hostage nearby. “I need $20,000 in 20s,” the note reportedly said. Following the attempted robbery in Palos Heights, the suspect was allegedly seen getting into a tan or gold older model car that appeared to be a Mercury Grand Marquis or similar model. She was a passenger in that car. On March 29, Calumet City police said a man walked into a Walgreens store there and allegedly reached into the cash register, stealing $60. The vehicle seen leaving the Walgreens—a 1997 Ford Crown Victoria, a near-twin to a Mercury Grand Marquis— was later stopped in Dolton. The
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Suspect in the attempted robbery of the Chase Bank in Palos Heights, now in federal custody.
car contained a female passenger. The man was arrested and taken into custody. The FBI was notified by Dolton police that the car appeared to match the vehicle described at
Orland Park police invited to present at national conference The Orland Park Police Department, which debuted its Crisis Intervention Team in 2015, has been invited to present at a national conference hosted in June by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). “We are very proud of all that the Orland Park Police Department Crisis Intervention Team has accomplished in just a few years,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The department took the initiative a few years ago when the Tinley Park Mental Health Center closed and brought in experts to train our officers knowing that the number of mental illness-related calls would increase.” Orland Park has been identified as a “Best Practice Team for the 2017 Best Practices Implementation Academy” because of its work with the One Mind Campaign. Nine police departments from across the country have been
invited to present in Washington, D.C. A letter to the department from SAMHSA reads, “You have demonstrated that you have expertise, knowledge and capacity to implement a successful jurisdiction-wide strategy to reduce the number of adults with mental and co-occurring substance use disorders in local jails.” The Orland Park Police Department joined the “One Mind Campaign” of the International Association of Chiefs of Police in early 2017. This initiative was created to unite local communities, public safety organizations and mental health organizations so that the three become “of one mind.” Trustee Dan Calandriello, chair of the village’s Public Safety Committee, said, “The Orland Park Police Department is on top of it when it comes to emerging trends. They knew that local law enforcement would be called on
Donald D. Clark. 59, of Lockport, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a two-car crash at 11:03 p.m. April 4, in the 9500 block of West 131st Street. Police said he registered 0.196 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol because police said several open and unopened beer cans were found in the car, including one partially full. He is due in court on May 4.
Expired registration Manuel Castillo Jr., 24, of Orland Park, was cited for driving
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would have preferred if parents were informed before students were told about the situation during an all-school assembly on April 3. He said the letter was sent to parents later the same day. “I thought that was the wrong way to do it. I wish the parents had been told first. But they’ve sent two or three emails since
with expired registration following a traffic stop at 5:10 p.m. April 2, in the 9500 block of West 131st Street, said police. He is due in court on May 4.
Cooler stolen A stainless-steel cooler worth $1,500 was reported stolen from outside Frangella’s Italian Imports store, 11925 S. 80th Ave., at 12:02 p.m. March 28. The store owner said the non-working, three-drawer cooler had been placed behind the business, and video surveillance showed it being taken away in an older-style white van.
Deceptive practices Police are investigating a fraud then. It wasn’t just one student. We heard as many as six could be involved,” he said. “I don’t necessarily hold it against the school. I see this as an unstable individual. If they didn’t know about it, I wouldn’t hold it against them. But it’s a small school and I’m afraid it will probably affect enrollment,” said the father. According to the school’s website, there are currently 342 stu-
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Car burglarized Unspecified items were reported stolen out of an unlocked car in the 6300 block of West 125th Street during the overnight hours between last Thursday and Friday, according to police.
complaint filed by a 71-year-old Palos Park woman, who reported discovering assorted fraudulent transactions involving her own bank account, and those of her daughter and mother. She said her mother lives in a nursing home in Chicago, and the transactions occurred while she and her daughter were out of town between March 17 and 29. She said withdrawals of $1,100, $900 and $1,500 were taken out of the three First Midwest accounts after large, bogus checks were deposited. A 52-year-old woman reported finding a fraudulent online trans- Prize-winner Lindsey Quick and her father, Tom. action on her bank account that occurred at 12:33 a.m. March 25. She said someone unknown had made a $345 purchase on eBay using her debit card. dents at Chicago Christian. The man said he heard the woman involved was a Spanish teacher, something Doorn said he could “neither confirm nor deny.” “If my son didn’t like this school so much, I would consider moving him elsewhere. Coincidentally, what he likes most about it is the teachers,” said the father. Anyone wishing to contact police with information about the case may call 708-448-5060.
to respond to mental illness calls and took the initiative to make sure that Orland Park’s police personnel were properly trained.” The department was invited because it has developed partnerships and is collaborating with local agencies through the One Mind Campaign. Orland Park’s innovative agreement with Trinity Services, Inc. provides mental health services for referred individuals within 48 hours of making contact with the police department. “Law enforcement officers around the world --- not just in the United States --- are being called to situations involving those suffering from mental illness,” said Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy. “Orland Park has always been proactive in its programs and the police department’s commitment to the One Mind Campaign is another example of that.”
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the Chase Bank incident in Palos Heights. A search warrant was obtained and a multi-colored scarf was found inside the car, leading to Lawrence being charged on April 6.
Palos Heights girl reels in big catch at Lake Katherine competition The Spring Fishing Classic attracted 13 competitors who fished the entire shore for a catch-and-release fundraiser last Saturday. Each year Lake Katherine hosts two catch-and-release fishing classics and a Family Fishing Day. Proceeds from the events go toward restoration, children’s programs and animal care at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights. Lindsey Quick, 12, of Palos Heights, caught the largest bass at 3.2 lbs. and 19 inches.
Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) will be the grand marshal of the event, and may run in one of the main races. Other local office holders likely to be there include state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18), as well as local mayors Bob Straz of Palos Heights, John Mahoney of Palos Park and Gerald Bennett of Palos Hills. Route 83 will be closed to traffic between Harlem and Archer avenues before the main races start, limiting access to nearby parking lots. Prestinario and Diab are suggesting that people coming later in the morning for the Kids’ Dash park in the north end of the Palos Park Metra station, located about four blocks west of the starting point. Barb Bergamo, president of the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce, said Friday that space is also still available for vendors who would like to participate in the chamber’s Health and Business Expo, which, as usual, is being held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6, the day before the races, at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. Race participants also traditionally collect their number bibs, event shirts and ”goody bags” containing snacks and other items put together by volunteers during the Expo. Registration forms for vendors and details about the Expo are available at www.palosareachamber.org. With all the details coming together for the 10th annual race, Diab said one of the remaining things to do is, “…cross our fingers for some good weather.”
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Village says ‘no’ to Cook County on minimum wage, sick leave By Michael Gilbert Correspondent
Palos Park has joined the growing list of municipalities balking at Cook County’s upcoming ordinance that would raise the minimum wage by nearly $2 and create new rules for paid sick leave. Village officials voted 3-0 Monday to approve Village Manager Rick Boehm’s recommendation to “opt out” of the Cook County Minimum Wage ordinance as well as the County’s Sick Leave ordinance, which would allow eligible part-time employees to accrue up to five paid sick days per year, and instead follow State of Illinois laws related to the two issues. Commissioners G. Darryl Reed and Nicole Milovich-Walters were absent. During his report to the board, Boehm said the village “has heard from a number of concerned businesses in town” expressing opposition to the two County ordinances set to go into effect on July 1. “The business owners [we’ve heard from] have encouraged the village to consider [opting out] of these two matters,” Boehm said. Palos Heights, Oak Forest and
Oak Lawn are among the other municipalities to either opt out or express an interest in opting out of the ordinances, Boehm said. The Cook County Board of Commissioners voted this past October to approve the minimum wage in Cook County from the current $8.25 per hour to $13 per hour by July 1, 2020. The first increase, which is slated for July 1, 2017, is to see the hourly minimum wage jump from $8.25 to $10, according to documents provided by the Village of Palos Park. The following three years the minimum wage would be raised a $1 each year hitting $13 by 2020. Starting with July 2021 and each July thereafter, the minimum wage would increase in proportion with consumer price index, not exceeding more than 2.5 percent in any year. Any municipality has the right to opt out of the ordinances whether they have home-rule authority or not. Several employers have approached the village stating the new laws would be detrimental to their business, Boehm said. None, however, addressed the board during the public comment portion of Monday’s meeting. “There has been a cross sec-
tion of folks that have approached the village about the ordinances,” Boehm said. “In some cases, [the employers] would maybe have to move people who were on parttime jobs and because of the perks and benefits would have to raise other people’s salaries.” The state has currently set minimum wage at $8.25, and it does not require paid sick leave for part-time employees, Boehm said. By opting out of the county ordinance, Palos Park businesses will then be required to follow the state’s guidelines for minimum wage, he said. In other news, Police Commissioner Dan Polk reminded residents Route 83 will be closed from Harlem to Archer avenues from 5 to11:30 a.m. on May 7 for the running of the Southwest Half Marathon. The 13.1-mile race has been held annually since 2008 and attracts more than 1,000 runners. Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney encouraged residents in those areas to refrain from driving during that time frame. If a homeowner in the impacted area must leave their home during the half marathon, Mahoney recommend they contact the police department at (708) 671-3770 for assistance.
Eggs-cellent afternoon for Easter egg hunting Easter egg-hunters, and even their four-legged friends, were out last weekend in mild spring weather to track down holiday treasure. In Palos Park, the Easter Bunny arrived in fine style aboard a fire truck at the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd Street. Payton Mocney, 1, of Palos Park, takes a break with a sip of juice before continuing the hunt. In Orland Park earlier in the day at Dogout Dog Park, 15600 West Ave., one-year-old John Blessing of Palos Heights hunts for eggs with Riggs, his seven-year-old Dachshund while Charlie, a chocolate Labrador, shows of his collection of eggs.
Centenarians celebrate lives well-lived By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor
Katie M. Howard says there are three things a person should never ask a woman. Number one is age. But at a celebrated 103 years old, the cat is out of the bag on that count. “Oh, I ain’t no 103!” she said, slyly. Miss Katie—as we’ll refer to her in this article—was born in a rural area of Arkansas. She came to Chicago with her husband, Mansfield, and they settled on the south side of Chicago. Although she’s happy to talk with a stranger who visited with her recently at the Park Villa Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Palos Heights where she lives, she admits a lot of memories have faded. “It’s been so long, it left me,” she said about certain aspects of her life. However, with the gentle guidance of her daughter, Nancy, a picture of Miss Katie’s life emerges, a life of faith and independence. “Arkansas, it was the best place to grow up,” Miss Katie said. Along with her two sisters and three brothers, she said she used to “love to play, and we weren’t scared of nobody.” Miss Katie had a horse named Billy, which she would ride into town. But it was animals of a different kind that she seems to remember more. “We had chickens,” she said. “I had to clean the chicken house but it wasn’t bad.” Nancy reminded her that Miss Katie’s mother would not only cook the eggs for the family but that she’d sometimes take the eggs into town to sell. “And you had a dog and a cat and a goat, too,” Nancy told her. Miss Katie and her husband eventually moved to another area of Chicago, the west side. After Mansfield passed away Miss Katie lived there independently until age 100. She visited Arkansas most recently when she was 97 and enjoyed time with numerous nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker with three children in addition to Nancy: Fotra, Mansfield Jr. and the late James. Miss Katie has 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren. “I always tried to keep my house clean,” she said of her days raising her family. “I used to like baking cakes and pies,” but she admitted that if she tried her hand at baking today “it would be a terrible cake.” Miss Katie typically wakes at 7 a.m. and attributes her longevity to her trust and love of God. “Tomorrow is church day,” said Nancy who explained that her mother’s favorite passage in the Bible is the 23rd Psalm. Oh, and the other two things Miss Katie says should never be asked of a woman? Her weight
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Unable to see the bouquet she received for her 100th birthday, Erna Sherman (above) uses touch and smell to admire the arrangement. Katie M. Howard, 103 (below) smiles as she recalls experiences from her long life.
and her bank account. Miss Katie kept both those facts under lock and key. Erna Sherman is seated near Miss Katie in the study at Park Villa, 12550 S. Ridgeland. She is one day shy of her 100th birthday. “Party day!” she exclaimed when reminded of the big celebration coming. Miss Erna is blind but she rarely seems to miss things around her. She engages her visitor with a quick wit and strong recollections about her life, even though some of those memories drift a little off-course. “My husband was a movie find out what the other was going star,” she said so emphatically to wear.” that a long-time family friend Miss Erna eventually became had to be consulted for a bit of a factory worker at the Argo fact-checking. Alas, Miss Erna’s Corn Starch plant. She married husband never had a brush with a man named Edward and they Hollywood. had two daughters: Marlo and “I’m kind of old, you’ll probathe late Merna, as well as four bly have to help me (with memgrandchildren. Miss Erna lived ories),” she said with a smile. Born and raised near West in Alsip for more than 50 years 49th Street and South Marshfield after leaving the old Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Miss Erna neighborhood. “I never thought I’d live to be was a congregation member at St. Martini Evangelical Lutheran 100,” she says. “You get so busy, church, where she was baptized you don’t even think about the and where she attended school. years. You don’t have time to be “We were Chicago people, worried about anything.” good people” she said of her During a break in conversation, family that included her parents, Miss Erna is given a cup of cofher sisters Hattie, Elma and Elvi- fee by staff as time for the visit na as well as a brother, George. draws near a close. Her mother, Minnie, lived to be “Tea in the morning and cofalmost 100. fee in the afternoon,” she said She roots for the Chicago White cheerfully. “And in the evening, Sox and says she attended a lot we dance!” of games when she was growing up. But now? “Forget it, you can’t afford it,” she laughed. Miss Erna loves to sing and is partial to performing the old Puzzle on Page 7 hymn “Amazing Grace.” As a young woman, Miss Erna and her best friend, Elda Mangrove got jobs at one of Chicago’s many candy-making companies of the era. Erna ate so much chocolate she got sick and quit after only one week, said Shelby Kampert, Elda Mangrove’s daughter. “They were like the Bobsey Twins,” recalled Kampert, saying the two best friends dressed identically, from clothing to jewelry. “They’d even call each other to
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Jesse White’s bill on advertising registration renewals passes House Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White commended the Illinois House of Representatives for passing legislation he initiated to allow private companies to pay for advertising space on vehicle registration renewals. House Bill 394, sponsored by House Transportation Chairman John D’Amico (D-15th), makes it lawful for White’s office to seek private funds to pay for the mailings while creating specific restrictions on who may put their logo or tag line on the postcard. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Secretary of State’s office discontinued mailing reminders in October 2015 due to the lack of funding as a direct result of the state budget impasse. White’s office resumed the mailing Aug. 1, 2016 after the stop-gap budget was passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner. At that time, White said he would seek legislation to allow his office to solicit private funds to pay for the mailings. “The driving public paid the price for the budget impasse when mailings were suspended and it proved to be an unfair burden,” said White. “Although this would
help if the budget stalemate continues, I am still urging the governor and the legislature to pass a budget that allows my office to serve the public without interruption.” Restrictions outlined in the legislation on who cannot put their logo on the postcards include entities licensed or regulated by the secretary of state, any person or entity manufacturing or distributing pharmaceuticals, medical marijuana or alcohol, and elected officers, candidates for elective office and campaign committees. In addition, the secretary of
state will maintain sole discretion in determining which, if any, of the applications are accepted, and will exercise final control over the design and content of the vehicle registration reminder notices. The bill specifies the funds may only be used to offset costs associated with vehicle registration reminder notices. Vehicle owners can sign up for email reminder notices by visiting the secretary of state website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com. More information can be obtained by calling (800) 252-8980.
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Finding the meaning of Easter—in church Easter-egg hunts, bunnies large and small, baskets, bows, ribbons‌what about the real reason for the season? Easter has become nowhere near as commercialized as Christmas, and undoubtedly never will, but has Easter taken on an almost permanent meaning in common culture that includes virtually nothing about its true significance? I called the St. Alexander church office in Palos Heights— pretty much at random—and was connected to the pastor, Rev. Martin “Martyâ€? Michniewicz. I asked him if I could drop by during Palm Sunday Mass earlier this week with camera in hand. He couldn’t have been more welcoming. The scene last Sunday at the church, 7025 W. 126th St., was busy. Adults and children flowed in before the start of services, most picking up one or more palm fronds from a table outside the sanctuary. Palm Sunday is the beginning of the holy week of Easter and palms are symbolic of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, Fr. Marty told the congregation at the start of the Mass. Jesus rode a young donkey into Jerusalem and the palms were placed in his path as a sign of respect. Fr. Marty then left the altar and walked the broad center aisle, sprinkling holy water and offering a blessing as parishioners held their palm fronds aloft, some with heads bowed. You’ve probably already seen the photo on Page 1. In conversation with Fr. Marty a couple days later, he said “All of us who are baptized as Christians believe in Jesus’ resurrection. He died for our sins and the victory is his resurrection. “Forgiveness is so lacking in this world,â€? he said. “Jesus knew what it was like to be humiliated, what it was like to suffer such a horrible death (crucifixion). And he said ‘Father, forgive them’. “Can you imagine that?â€? said Fr. Marty. “Love and forgive, like Jesus did, and we are heaven-bound.â€? Fr. Marty explained a bit about the week ahead. “As Catholics we begin the sacred triduum on Holy Thursday,â€? he said. “On that day we remember that Jesus communicated to the apostles to go out and serve the people on this earth. We are reminded that as Christians we are here to serve one another.â€? “On Good Friday we remember Jesus’ suffering on the cross for our sins,â€? he said. (Triduum is the period of three days that begins with the liturgy on the evening of Holy Thursday and ends with Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.) I asked Fr. Marty for a closing thought to explain Easter for those who might not know. “Sin and death have been defeated by God,â€? he said. “We are called to celebrate by serving and loving one another and thanking God through praise.â€? Many thanks to Rev. Martin Michniewicz and the parishioners at St. Alexander who tolerated a few flash pictures during a solemn moment, done in an effort to provide a little context and understanding of Easter.
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Ghost of city machine dies in Orland The 1980s were not a great time for the Machine havens of Chicago’s Southwest Side, once lorded over by the Boss of Bosses, Mayor Richard J. Daley. The Boss was Dead — long live the Boss! — and Jane Byrne had become mayor in a raucous election in 1979, throwing a monkey wrench into the Machine’s plans for political domination. Four years later, the Boss’ son Richard M. Daley managed to siphon off just enough White votes to derail Byrne’s re-election and elect Chicago’s first African-American, Harold Washington. That year 1983 was a decisive one for many Southwest Side wards including the 19th. The future was as clear as day. Their ward may produce some of the largest election votes in the city, but it wouldn’t mean much without clout. The Illinois Legislature where the younger Daley and his pals from the Southwest side wards of the 19th, 18th, 23rd, 15th and 11th wards played was fast slipping. Driving three hours or flying like vacation snow birds from Meigs Field to and from Springfield was a boring burden — no wonder when he finally became mayor, Richie Daley had Meigs Field plowed under. The Chicago Machine was at a crossroads in 1983. The Machine had been painted into the city’s corners of the Northwest and Southwest Sides. With few options, the Machine did what any empire squeezed into a tight trough would do. Like the British Empire in the 17th Century, they sent their best warriors over the horizon where the ocean dropped off into oblivion, and sailed their precinct
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workers into uncivilized territory called the “Sub-burbs.� “Suburb� is a derivative of the conqueror’s playbook, “Sub-Urban,� meaning “less than civilized.�  It’s said the British Empire didn’t really begin until it sent out its first colonists (precinct captains) to Virginia in Christopher Columbus’ New World. The first colony was in Virginia, led by Sir Walter Raleigh. So too for the New Chicago Machine, sending colonies to Oak Lawn, Stickney Township, Homer Township and Orland Park, a swampland of soggy former pig farms kept wet with pooling rainwater and annoying floods by a solid base of clay. You can almost map the suburban regions where Chicago Machine Conquistadors landed. The 23rdWard stepped into Oak Lawn.  The 13th Ward in Stickney Township. The 18th Ward, a branch of the Daley clan, sailed to Homer Township. The 19th Ward was based in Orland Park. The Northwest Side wards did the same, too. And I remember back in 1983 when a 19th Ward precinct captain told me that he was off “across the oceans� to knock on doors in suburbia for a young Irish candidate named Dan McLaughlin. The suburbs were ripe for the picking. Most residents skewed voting. They had
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fled to curb-less Suburbs and unpaved streets and cheaper homes during the white flight of the late 1960s.  A modern-day Sir Walter Raleigh, McLaughlin became a trustee in 1983. I remember covering the election and writing his first story, he’d remind me. Eight years later, McLaughlin became Orland Park’s Mayor and the 19th Ward hegira of jobs and suburban living for the powerful Hynes clan would begin. Last week, 24-years later, that Chicago Machine dynasty came to a crashing end. McLaughlin decided his union pension wasn’t good enough. His Orland Park Board of Trustees voted to make him a full-time mayor, boosting his salary from $40,000 a year (which was pretty good for part-time) to $150,000 a year. But the crown jewel was the instant pension provision he would get at the end of that new four-year term as mayor, of more than $110,000 a year. Serve four years and get a $110,000-a-year pension for life, almost like a congressman (five years). You can run from race, failing schools, a bad job market, and a neighborhood overwhelmed by street gang violence. But in Illinois, you can’t run from the stigma caused by Pension Politics. Using the pension issue as his Standard, McLaughlin’s challenger Republican Keith Pekau won by a landslide with 6,933 votes to McLaughlin’s 5,804 votes. It was truly a Jane Byrne moment.  Ray Hanania is an award winning columnist and author who covered Chicago City Hall from 1976 through 1992. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.
terrible and corrupt they are. So please take time to say thank you for the sacrifices of these extraordinary men and women make. These men and women are husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, sisters, sons and brothers. We should all take comfort in recalling that these officers dedicate their lives to the same principles of honor, duty and courage. Let our commitment to remembering those with whom we share wearing the badge not fade. — Chief Joe Miller, Palos Park Police Department
Easter — We need it really bad  Editor: Easter is almost here and we need it bad.  People throughout the world celebrate Easter differently just like people celebrate Christmas differently. When I was a little boy I remember Easter egg hunts at my Grandma and Grandpa Hinkle’s place. They had lots of yard and egg-hiding places and a lot of grandchildren to look for them. I was lucky if I found one or two eggs with all the competition. People still hunt for Easter eggs and look forward to an Easter
basket. There are a couple of chocolate factories in our town and it’s a home run week for them filling up Easter baskets. Most Christians around the world will celebrate Easter in Church. Easter is the prime time Sunday of the year for the church. If a church cannot get a crowd on Easter then there will not be any crowds the rest of the year. Christian people around the planet stake their lives and eternal destinies on the message of Easter — the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The New Testament time and time again reiterates this part of the Bible story, “He is risen!� A dead Jesus takes all the air out of Christianity. If Jesus never arose from the grave then Christianity is just another organization meeting together every week and doing some nice things along the way. The church with a dead Jesus would still be a religious not for profit 501(c)3 but it would be a very dead religion. There is so much sadness already in the world today. The world is hurting all over. From another horrible school shooting just this week at San Bernardino to a multiple number of murdered Christians reportedly bombed by Islamic State in Egypt. There is horror in Syria and growing tensions between Russia, Iran, North Korea
and the United States.  Fifty million-plus Americans struggle every day in poverty. The hospitals and nursing homes are filled with people battling for their health and a little more life. The world is filled with worry. We worry about tomorrow. We worry how will we exist and we worry about our families and loved ones. We fret over a lot of stuff and often it is stuff we can’t change or never fix. Easter is about hope. Easter is about peace. Easter is about a new life and a second chance. Easter is about bringing focus and meaning to this life and this world. The early followers of Jesus were filled with such peace and internal strength that their lives would never be the same again. They were so convicted internally about Jesus they would literally suffer and in many cases die for their faith. America and really our world truly need a song to sing, a bell to ring and a hero to follow. Great people stand and fall and we all come and go. The message of Easter and a living Jesus continues to give hope, peace and strength to people around the world. This year not much has changed as once again, we need it really bad. — Dr. Glenn Mollette
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Demolition began last week on The Landmark banquet hall in Bedford Park.
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hhgregg going out of business Indianapolis-based consumer electronics retailer hhgregg is going out of business and has started liquidation sales at all of its locations, including Orland Park and Ford City Mall. The company had filed for bankruptcy protection in March and closed 88 stores and three distribution centers. It decided to close after being unable to find a buyer for the chain of 220 stores in 19 states. Founded in 1955, the retailer sold major appliances like washers and TVs, as well as computers and home theater systems. The company has 14 stores in the Chicago area including Orland Park Place Mall, Ford City Mall, Joliet, North Riverside and two in northwest Indiana.
BOB BONG stores including 13 in Illinois. Local stores to close include one at Lakeview Plaza in Orland Park, one in Stonebrook Plaza in Merrionette Park, and one at the Scottsdale Shopping Center in Chicago.
Noodles & Company closes Evergreen store Colorado-based Noodles & Company announced last week that it would close 16 restaurants including six in Illinois. The Evergreen Park location was one of the six in Illinois to close and the only one in the south suburbs. The chain had announced in February that it would close 55 underperforming restaurants but did release a list of affected stores at the time.
McDonald’s leaves Ford City McDonald’s has pulled out of Ford City Mall in Chicago as the Southwest Side shopping center undergoes a major face-lift project. Mall management said, “We were sad to see McDonald’s go, corporate has decided to make the majority of their restaurants drive through facilities.”
Aurelio’s in Mokena has a new look Aurelio’s of Mokena is unveiling its new look this week with a grand opening on Wednesday, April 12. The pizzeria has new flooring, new ceiling, new backs of booths, a new face on the bar and a new paint job. Grand opening specials include $2 pizzas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. From 5-8 p.m. there will be beer specials, Spin the Wheel with Pizza Man, Dine in Drawings for every group at every table and raffle prizes.
Payless ShoeSource to close 2 south suburban stores
Grand opening for Frankfort salon
Payless ShoeSource last week announced the stores it will close as part of its recent bankruptcy filing. The retailer will close 400
Salon Agape & Co. held its grand opening celebration at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at 13 Old Frankfort Way in Frankfort. The hair salon is open from 10
BUSINESS NOTES Orland Chamber seeks vendors The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking reservations for vendors at their annual Women’s Networking Luncheon (OWN), scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at Silver Lake Country Club. “The OWN Luncheon is one of our most popular programs of the year,” said Chamber Executive Director Felicitas Cortez. “It’s a great opportunity for members and their guests to connect with professional women in a fun and engaging atmosphere.” Different levels of sponsorships are available—event, vendor, and goody bag—where businesses can introduce their services, provide information and/or sell their products. Sponsors must be members of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce. The event also features guest speaker Ina Pinkney, restaurateur, cookbook author and food columnist, who will share stories and lessons — “Recipes for Life”
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Demolition began last week on the former Landmark banquet hall at 6800 S. Archer Road in Bedford Park. The longtime home of Marlene’s Catering closed in December 2014 after being for sale for some time and had been listed on one business website as going for $850,000. The property is slated to become a Speedway gas station and convenience store. No construction timetable was given. The building was originally a Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway car barn for an interurban rail line that stretched from Chicago’s Southwest Side to Joliet with stops in Bedford Park, Summit, Argo and Willow Springs. The railway built Dellwood Park as an amusement park in Lockport in 1905 to increase ridership on the southern end of the line. The park cost $300,000 and included a carousel, boat rides, picnic areas, a rollercoaster and harness racing track. The amusement park attractions burned down in the 1930s. The rail line was hit hard by the Great Depression and eventually shut down in 1933. In the 1950s, the building became known as Club Elgin, a dime-a-dance hall. Its last use was by a beer distributor before becoming The Landmark in 1970.
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— learned from decades as an independent businesswoman. To register as a sponsor or to obtain more information, call (708) 349-2972.
Marquette Bank hosts seminar A “home buyer education” is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Marquette Bank located at 9533 W. 143rd St., Orland Park. The seminar will cover information about the mortgage loan process, various financing options and requirements, as well as first-time homebuyer grant opportunities. There is no admission charge. To register, call (708) 873-8662.
Seek vendors for Orland Park market Vendors who want to sell their goods at the Village of Orland Park’s Market at the Park are encouraged to apply for a space soon. Market at the Park is the new name of the village’s annual farmers market, held last year on Friday
a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The salon is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, call (815) 806-7511.
O’Reilly Auto Parts opens in Frankfort A new O’Reilly Auto Parts store is now open at 20235 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The store is the 14th south suburban location for the auto parts retailer that operates more than 4,500 stores throughout the U.S. The store carries a wide range of auto parts and offers services including battery testing, fluid recycling, wiper blade installation and loaner tools. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (779) 216-4521.
The Shack now open in Calumet City The Shack Shrimp & Chicken restaurant is now open at 1055 River Oaks Drive in the former River Flame restaurant in Calumet City. The restaurant features wild caught American shrimp and offers catering as well as dine-in. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (708) 933-7628. The restaurant was originally a Dizzy Dean’s when it opened around 1970.
Businesses flock to Schererville The business community in Schererville in northwest Indiana has gotten more crowded with the recent openings of America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses and Talbots Co. at the Shops on Main shopping center, and the opening last week of a Nordstrom Rack store at 185 U.S. 41. The Nordstrom Rack store is only the second in Indiana and the second in the south suburbs. Another location is in Orland Park. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.
Over time, you will run into various suggestions for investing successfully. Yet upon closer inspection, many of these ideas turn out to be “myths” — which could cause you trouble if you treat them as solid advice. Here are five of these myths, along with some reasons for ignoring them: • You can find the next “big thing.” All of us probably wish we could have “gotten in on the ground floor” of Apple or Microsoft or some other tremendously profitable company. And who knows? There may indeed be a similar other business out there, waiting to take off. But it’s almost impossible for anyone to identify these potential “blockbusters.” There’s really no shortcut to investment success — you need the patience and discipline to invest for the long term, and you need to build a portfolio that’s appropriate for your goals and risk tolerance. • Investors should always seek to “buy low and sell high.” This is actually good advice — or it would be, if were possible to consistently follow it. But how can you know when the market is “high enough” to sell or “low enough” to buy? You can’t — and neither can anyone else. Trying to time the market rarely works. A more appropriate strategy is to invest regularly and to diversify your holdings among stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles, based on your goals and risk tolerance. Diversification can help protect you against market downturns that primarily affect just one asset class. Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses. • It’s always smart to buy investments that have performed well recently. You may have read, in investment prospectuses, that “past performance is no guarantee of future results.” These words are certainly true; just because an investment has had a good run recently, it doesn’t mean its success will continue indefinitely. You need to evaluate each investment on its own merits and on how well it fits into your overall portfolio.
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• International investing is too risky. In today’s global economy, it may be more risky not to invest some of your portfolio internationally. U.S. stocks represent less than half of global stock market capitalization — so by stopping at our borders, you are depriving yourself of a world of opportunities. It’s true that foreign investments carry some special risks relating to currency fluctuations and political and economic events, but you can help contain this risk by confining your international holdings to a relatively small percentage of your portfolio. A financial professional can suggest the best ways for you to add a global element to your investments. • You need a lot of money to make a lot of money. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to have a sizable amount of money to invest right away. But the world is full of people who started investing with small sums and ended up having enough money to enjoy the retirement lifestyle they had envisioned. If you’re just beginning to invest, put in as much as you can afford each month; as your income goes up, increase your investments. As an investor, time is your greatest ally. Sticking to a consistent investment strategy can help you write your own investment tale — and you can leave the myths to the storybooks. 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.
Veterans to receive support and advice at SXU Job Fair “Bridges to Employment,” an inaugural job fair for local veterans, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 at the Shannon Center at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago The event will begin with a panel discussion featuring employers who will advise veterans on how to translate their military skills and experiences in order to market themselves for civilian careers. Following the presentation, there will be a networking session in which veterans will meet with employers to discuss career opportunities.
“Organizations appreciate and seek veterans as employees because they develop many key skills and qualities through their military experience that transfer well to civilian careers,” said Lee Cruz, assistant director of Career Services at SXU. “This event is valuable to veterans because it allows them to engage in discussions with employers about their career opportunities. Veterans will be advised on how to positively present their skill sets in conversations with prospective employers.” Employers that will be in attendance include Cook County Sheriff’s Department, Edward Hines
Jr. VA Hospital, First American Bank, Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Police, Marriott; New York Life, Pitney Bowes, Road Home Program at Rush University, and Zurich North America. Those interested in attending are encouraged to register online to reserve a nametag and other relevant materials. For more information, contact L. Cruz at (773) 298-3144 or email lcruz@ sxu.edu; or Gricelda Gonzalez at (773) 298-3502 or email ggonzalez@sxu.edu.
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 Powers Joseph to Morris Dennis D, 14439 Greenland Ave, $320,000; Kempf Gary R Jr to Pinski Kenneth, 15710 Orlan Brook Dr, Unit #158, $130,000; Mavropoulos Konstantina to Liu Ke, 15324 Treetop Dr, Unit #2S, $110,000; Crawford Maria A to Lannan Lucy A, 9918 Shady Ln, Unit #5804, $115,000; Spadoni James Tr to Graal Nicholas T, 14108 Bonbury Ln, $250,000; Cirrus Inv Grp LLC to Nothnagel Fritz, 9894 145th St, $330,000; Eid Andrea to Zoladek Sebastian J, 8225 Chertsey Ct, $330,000; Gareis Beverly to Stygar Joanna, 9051 Somerset Ct, Unit #12, $146,000; Okon Gregory H to Kimeck Donna M, 7831 W 157th St, Unit #7831308, $145,000; Sheeham Margaret A to Feng Wanmei, 9237 Auburn Ct, Unit #601, $155,000; Stake Tracy to Pappas Anthony, 16049 Broadwalk Ln, $285,000; Brockman Dianne E Tr to Baeza Kathy, 9910 Shady Ln, MANY, $104,000; West Lindsey M to Renaud Rebecca L, 7335 157th St, Unit #73353A, $99,000; Floyd Robert to Kwak Michael, 17800 Brookfield Cir, $290,000; Phillips Marie to Siuba Aneta M, 8920 Fairway Dr, $140,000.
mornings outside the Orland Park Civic Center. This year, the seasonal showcase--May 25 to Aug. 31--will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at Crescent Park, 9750 W. Crescent Circle, near the 143rd Street Metra station. Vendors interested in selling at Market at the Park can find the criteria list on the vendor application. Products for consideration include fresh fruits and vegetables, jams, jellies, sauces, meats, artisanal cheeses, baked goods, nuts and other gourmet foods, pet foods, cut flowers, potted plants and garden accessories, as well as artistic products including glass, jewelry and sculpture. Re-sellers are not permitted. For application information, contact Doreen Biela, Special Events Manager, at dbiela@orlandpark.org or (708) 403-6266. Shoppers at Market at the Park will also be treated to live entertainment. Each week will feature a band or musical group performing under the pergola at Crescent Park. Palos Heights Harms Robert to Vranicar John Food and alcoholic beverages will D, 336 Pinehurst Dr, $500,000; also be available for purchase.
First Midwest Bk Tr to Houlihan Terence, 12744 S Austin Ave, $200,000;
Johnson Mark A to Wanderski Steven, 12819 Ponderosa Dr, $360,000.
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DEATH NOTICES
Margaret A. BrentSemlow (nee Larson)
Palos Heights resident Margaret A. Brent-Semlow (nee Larson), 81, died April 4 at Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Palos Heights. Mrs. Brent-Semlow, formerly of Tinley Park, was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Brent-Semlow volunteered as a hospice caregiver and a communion minister at St. Michael Church in Orland Park. Survivors include her daughters, Rebecca A. McMaster, Debi Foster, Tina (Craig) Schmoller, Rebecca (Michael) McMaster; sons, Charles Brent, Richard Brent, Jr. and Christopher (Samantha) Brent; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchildren. Services were last Saturday from Colonial Chapel to St. Michael Church. Interment was private.
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SENIOR NOTES Victoria L. Hoyne (nee Klaczek)
Victoria L. Hoyne (nee Klaczek), 94, died April 6 in Orland Park. Mrs. Hoyne was a homemaker who lived in Orland Park. She is survived by her son, William; daughter, Linda A. (Graham H.) Preuss; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Service were Monday from Colonial Chapel in Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church in Tinley Park. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery.
George Kirwan
Services are today at for George Kirwan, 82, of Palos Park who died at his home last Saturday. The services will be held at Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th St., Crestwood. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Kirwan was a U.S. Army
HEALTH BEAT Blood drive set at Trinity A blood drive is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 17 in the Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College, 6601 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. Eligible blood donors of all blood types are encouraged to give blood to help ensure a sufficient supply for hospital patients, according to a statement from the
American Red Cross. Donated blood is perishable and must constantly be replenished to keep up with patient need. Red blood cells are the blood component most frequently transfused by hospitals and must be used within 42 days of donation. To make an appointment to donate, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767).
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that on April 24, 2017, a sale will be held at Sam’s Auto Care, 48 W. 159th St., Harvey, IL 60426, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles of labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Name of persons: Ala Rafati GFC LENDING LLC Description of article: 2005 Lexus Rx330 VIN # JTJHA31U950093494 Amount of lien that is owed to Sam’s Auto Care: $4,920.00
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Jerome A. Evertowski, 82, a Palos Heights resident, died March 26. Mr. Evertowski was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Helen (nee Gavin); son, Christopher (Lisa) Everett; daughters, Laura (Dennis) Fitzgibbons, Terri (Doug) Streicher and Lynn Evertowski; and six grandchildren. Services were March 31 from Becvar & Son Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Woods Church. Interment was at Good Shepherd Cemetery.
Golden Oaks seniors meet, enjoy historyfocused guest presentation The Golden Oaks Seniors met for their April meeting at the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave. Following a luncheon of baked ham, escalloped potatoes and carrots, the group was entertained by Larry Bergnach. The title of his program was “An American Celebration.” “There is no way to describe this program other than superb, excellent and tremendous,” said a group member. “Mr. Bergnach shared though his words and music American History that many of us had never heard previously.” Bergnach discussed the lyrics and history of the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” The members of Golden Oaks heard through music and words the definite meaning of this song that many Americans have learned at some time
Larry Bergnach discusses American history in connection with the song “Yankee Doodle Dandy” at the recent Golden Oaks Seniors luncheon.
in their lives. Anyone interested in joining the Golden Oaks Seniors for lunch and
entertainment once a month can obtain more information by calling the church at 708-448-5220.
event’s organizers. “Despite this fact, media coverage about who Christians are and what they need is sparse. By not showing them the media ‘disappears’ Christians on a global scale. In a statement released last weekend, program organizers said the recent chemical attacks against civilians makes the event even more poignant. The Picture Christians Project was begun in 2013 to change
this. To get at the problem of Christian persecution and media manipulation, The Picture Christians Project educates the public about Christians worldwide and how images are used to shape and push public opinion. Through the use of photography, their blog, and multi-media appearances their goal is to engage and better inform you about Christians and the world we live in.”
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veteran and a 36-year member of the Chicago Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Michelle (nee DePatie); step-daughter, Lisa (Noel) Blackman; step-son, Michael (Melissa) Brousil; brother, William; three grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Church program to examine ‘re-humanizing’ persecuted Christians “Re-Humanizing our Persecuted Brethren,” a program about telling the stories of Christians persecuted around the world, is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at Annunciation Byzantine Catholic Church, 14610 S. Will Cook Road, Homer Glen. Jeff Gardner, a humanitarian
photographer, author and producer from The Picture Christian Project, will lead the presentation, part of the Knowledge & Prayer series of the Multi Parish Respect Life Ministries, an alliance of several local Catholic parishes, including Our Lady of the Woods, St. Michael and St. Francis of Assisi in Orland Park. “Christians today are the most persecuted group in the world,” according to a statement from the
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St. Laurence students compete in a Robot Wars event at the school’s annual STEM Week.
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St. Laurence 1st in state with advanced STEM certification St. Laurence High School is the first school in Illinois to receive AdvancED STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Certification, school officials have announced. “This achievement is a mark of STEM distinction and excellence only offered to highly effective institutions that prioritize STEM education as a path to success,” officials said in a statement. AdvancED STEM Certification is the first internationally recognized mark of quality for STEM schools and programs, signaling the growing emphasis placed on STEM education by educators, politicians and business leaders around the world. In order to earn STEM Certification, St. Laurence had to demonstrate adherence to the AdvancED STEM Standard as reflected by the school’s performance across 11 STEM Indicators. The certification process provides a rigorous evaluation and continuous improvement process, supported by research-based tools and resources. Achieving high scores across the indicators certify that students have been equipped and trained to be innovative, creative and systematic problem-solvers
across disciplines. “We are proud to be an AdvancED STEM Certified School. This certification exhibits St. Laurence’s commitment to addressing workforce needs by preparing our students with the relevant skills and experiences to succeed while demonstrating to the private-sector that we are committed to driving higher levels of student achievement for their STEM pipeline,” said St. Laurence President Joseph Martinez, a Garfield Ridge resident. “STEM certification will continue to uphold our school to high standards while providing a clear roadmap for us to continuously improve our STEM disciplines and program.” AdvancED’s STEM Certification Reviewers examined St. Laurence’s evidence of quality STEM education that the school provided to the review team beforehand, and conducted classroom observations focused on identifying student engagement and collaboration in the learning process using the Effective Learning Environment Observation Tool™ (eleot™). Reviewers also interviewed key stakeholders such as school administrators, STEM faculty and staff, parents,
students, and external partners in order to verify the school’s commitment to connecting students’ STEM experiences in the classroom to the local community and the world at large. After implementation of the StL STEM curriculum five years ago, data yields many positive signs for the students’ test scores, officials added. Average ACT scores have increased by an average of 2.4 points since 2013. Across all grades and academic programs, average national percentiles for standardized tests have witnessed an increase over the students’ years at St. Laurence. The Class of 2017, the first class to fully go through the STEM program in their entire four years, specifically has seen a 22-percent increase in national percentiles for standardized testing. Recently, St. Laurence announced that it will be going coed beginning in the 2017-18 school year. St. Laurence will be accepting girls who will be sophomores, juniors and seniors during the 2017-18 school year. For more information on the coed transition, visit stlaurence.com/ coedtransition.
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St. Laurence High School and its Office of Alumni Relations will host its annual solemn Mass of remembrance, honoring deceased alumni of the school at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29 in the school’s
33 Young newt 34 Inventory: Abbr. 35 Tapered beer glasses 36 Big name in jeans 37 One of Las Islas Baleares 39 Fish tail? 40 Yemen coastal city 42 Made a point 43 One with affectations 44 Carol opener 46 Acquire a winter coat? 47 Omega’s opposite 48 Move effortlessly 49 Cribside chorus 52 Pocket watch, to a hypnotist 53 Luau dance 55 Ambulance letters 56 Edinburgh bonnet (Answers on page 3)
SUDOKU 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.
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5 Volcanic cloud that can disrupt flights 6 1997-2006 U.N. leader 7 Disobedient way to go 8 Mummy’s resting place 9 Yakima-to-Spokane dir. 10 Low point 11 Guacamole ingredients 12 Goes back a scene or two 13 Bob of “Football Night in America” 18 Words before a kiss 19 Sacha Baron Cohen alter ego 24 Shown the office door 25 Stun gun brand 27 Bk. after Amos 28 Daughter of Darth 31 Bit of online courtship 32 Ibsen’s “Peer __”
(Answers on page 3) library, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank. The Rev. Norm Trela, 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 the liturgy. Reservations can be made by Palos Park man earns contacting Ed Kozak in the Office college honor of Alumni Relations at (708) 458Palos Park resident Brooks 6900, ext. 244. Becker was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Washington University in St. Louis, school officials announced last week. Becker is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the dean’s list in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units.
STUDENT NEWS
Orland Park students earn Augustana honors
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Eight Orland Park residents are among 992 students named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Augustana College. Students who have earned the academic honor at the Rock Island school have maintained a gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term. Earning the honor were Barrie Chileen, Erin Cygan, Andrew GilA blood drive for the Heartland Blood Centers was recently sponsored at Chicago Christian High School in Palos son, Olivia Jilek, Justin Joy, MiHeights. Several staff members and students donated blood during the event. Junior Mitch Sachs, a resident of kaila Levigne, Elizabeth Paris Palos Heights, is seen above donating blood. and Olivia Zolnik.
Blood drive at Chicago Christian High School
WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Center of fields. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We were surprised that no one was able to answer last week’s quiz correctly. We would have accepted a couple of answers. But the primary response should have been Pacetti Field, which is located at 9400 S. Oak Park Ave, just across the street from the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion. Pacetti Field is surrounded by Westside Baseball, which plays its games on various fields nearby. Pacetti Field is occasionally used for high school baseball games and traveling leagues in the spring. The Roy Hobbs men’s leagues utilize Pacetti Field during the summer and the fall. Pacetti Field is cared for by the Oak Lawn Park District.
Moraine Valley invites community to civic engagement conference As part of Moraine Valley Community College’s pledge to The Democracy Commitment, the college is hosting the ActOut 2.0 Conference for Civic Engagement from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 21 in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Community members are welcome to attend this day focused on civil discourse. Registration is free. The theme of the conference is “Our Common Ground: A Space for Civil Discourse.” Attendees will have several opportunities to learn and practice this important
piece of the democratic process, including attending workshops on a variety of topics and viewing student posters about civic engagement. Verdis Robinson, the national coordinator of The Democracy Commitment, is the keynote speaker. Robinson was an assistant professor of history and African-American studies at Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y., before joining The Democracy Commitment. Moraine Valley is one of the founding members of this initiative and integrates service opportunities, advocacy, guest lectures, and faculty development into its teaching and learning.
The conference agenda also features an Elected Officials Panel Discussion following lunch. Elected officials will discuss what led them to become advocates. They will work with constituents they disagree with on important issues and advise them on participating in the civic process beyond voting. The agenda will conclude with “Hot Topics: An Exercise in Civil Discourse,” during which attendees will get the opportunity to practice civil discourse with people at their table. For more information about the conference, including workshop descriptions, and to register, visit morainevalley.edu/actout.
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Palos Park notes road work Palos Park officials have noted that the Illinois Department of Transportation will begin resurfacing 123rd Street between LaGrange Road and Harlem Avenue this month. A tentative starting date is April 17, with anticipation it will be completed in June. The work on the IDOT project will be done by Iroquois Paving and will consist of grinding off the existing asphalt pavement, base patching, some curb and gutter replacement, and resurfacing of the roadway with asphalt. For details, call Village Hall at (708) 671-3700.
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Foresters Camera Club to showcase top photos
Deadline nears for Palos Twp. residents to file property tax appeal applications
Residents of Palos Township have until May 3—with a May The Foresters Camera Club will hold its annual “Picture of the Year” competition at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at First 2 date to observe if assistance is United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights. April’s Large Color Picture Of The Month, “Bel- needed from township staff—to lagio” (pictured) by Palos Park resident Jack Martin, will be compete with others. Club members, as well as other file a property assessment appeal photographers and those who simply enjoy photography as art, are invited to attend. application. The Palos Township office is located at 10802 S Roberts Rd., Palos Hills. The office is open Monday through Friday,
Orland Park resident named 2017 Providence Catholic valedictorian Orland Park resident Samantha Dorning has been named valedictorian of the class of 2017 at Providence Catholic High School, New Lenox. The daughter of Michael Dorning and Mari Ann HerDorning bert, Dorning is a graduate of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School and a parishioner at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. She will attend Boston University and study political science and business. Dorning has been a member
of the Providence Catholic high honor roll all semesters and is a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. She is an Illinois State Scholar and received numerous academic subject awards from the school including Biology Honors, English 1 Honors, Spanish 1A, AP US History, AP English 3, AP US Government and Politics, and Spanish 3 Honors. Outside the classroom, she is active in the Augustinian Youth Ministry and Law Club while being named PCHS Student of the Month four times. In addition, she has been a member of the PCHS soccer and track teams. Outside of school, she has played ice hockey for 12
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Appeal applications must be received by the Cook County Assessor no later than May 3. Palos Township staff will assist residents with applications until Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017 allowing the last day, Wednesday, May 3, 2017 for delivery. More information can be obtained by calling 708-598-4418. PLEASE NOTE: Property tax increases are directly related to the amount of money local taxing bodies request for spending. Therefore, even in a declining market, tax bills will not go down unless taxing bodies reduce spending.
Landscape painting exhibit at McCord “Natural, Supernatural, Artificial: The Landscapes of Stephen Moss” is running now to Monday, May 1 at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 West Creek Road, Palos Park. Admission is free. Moss is an established landscape painter from Hammond, Ind. Besides painting, he has taught art in the southwest suburbs for the past 30 years, most of those years at Andrew, Stagg and Sandburg High Schools. His work is in nu-
merous collections including the Indiana State Museum and has appeared in a variety of publications, including Art in America. “One of the many amazing things about a Steve Moss landscape is how realistic it appears until one gets within about 15 feet of the painting… at which point it begins to deconstruct into a veil of colorful crystalline marks and shapes,” according to a McCord publicity blurb.
Will stage ‘Earnest’ at Gaylord Building Limestone Stage’s spring production, Oscar Wilde’s “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is set for May 18-21 in the second-floor gallery of the Gaylord Building in Lockport. Tickets are now on sale for $15. For details, call (815) 838-9400. One of Oscar Wilde’s bestloved works, “Earnest” involves a man creating a scapegoat younger brother, whose name is spelled “Ernest,” to blame his shenanigans upon. But when his friend Algernon gets in on the mischief, how will they sort it all out? Mistaken identities, Victorian sensibilities and romance abound in the comedy.
years, seven for the Chicago Fury AAA Women’s Hockey Team. She is also a youth volunteer coach for the Fury. She was a District Finalist for “Voice of Democracy” and she volunteers at South Suburban Hospital and Victorian Village Senior Living. Providence Principal Dr. John Harper congratulated her, as well as co-salutatorians Meghan Howat and Michael Massaro. “We are very proud of these academically gifted students who are very strong leaders among their peers both in and out of the classroom. We know they have very bright futures,” Harper said in a statement.
Century students donate Easter baskets
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Orland Township officials recently thanked Century Junior High School for a donation of Easter baskets to the Orland Township Food Pantry. Teachers Maryrose Sloan (left) and Mary De Biasio delivered the baskets, suitable for children ages 4-10. “We’ve been conducting this program for close to twenty years now,” said Orland Township Food Pantry Coordinator Marianne Hill. “Every year it seems we get more and more and it’s just a wonderful tradition within the community, we’re certainly very grateful for everyone who participate.” Easter baskets may still be donated to the pantry, where they will be distributed to low-income families in Orland Township. For guidelines and additional information, call Marianne Hill at (708) 403-4222.
LIBRARY NOTES Orland Park Public Library hosts book discussions Two book discussions are scheduled for the days ahead at St. Xavier University hosted its third annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event on March 29, where over 20 men the Orland Park Public Library, walked one mile wearing high heeled shoes. 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For details, call (708) 428-5205. • A discussion of the non-fiction “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 in Room 104. • The mystery thriller “Inferno” by Dan Brown will be discussed in high-heeled shoes, it was suffi- at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19 by to show their support.” By Kelly White “This is the third year I am ciently unique and brought togeth- the second-floor fireplace. participating in the walk,” said er different people on campus in a A group of 20 men traded in Kody Kleinricherc, 21, of Traverse setting that allows for discussion Palos Park Public Library their regular shoes for a pair of high-heeled shoes to walk a mile City, Mich., and member of Stu- of the serious topic of sexualized offers nature walk around the St. Xavier University dent Life. “It’s important to the violence. A guided walking tour through St. Xavier community, although it “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes is campus in Chicago last month. the McClaughrey Springs Woods The goal of the third annual may appear to be amusing, it really a great way to start the conver- is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday, April opens up a dialogue for the serious sation on a college campus about “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” event 18. was to get the community talking topic of sexual assault. When I men’s sexualized violence towards Sponsored by the Palos Park first heard about this three years women,” Zaharris said. “One of about difficult topics such as genPublic Library, the event will be ago, I knew it was something I St. Xavier’s core values is respect, der relations and sexual assault. led by Jan Pietrzak of the Palos and this conversation aligns with The one-mile walk that took wanted to be a part of.” Restoration Project and Doug Kleinricherc was joined by the ideals of our community here Chien of Friends of the Forest place March 29 around campus, many others, including Joseph at the university.” 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, litPreserves. Preston, 25, of Chicago, and di“I’m doing this to support erally put men in women’s shoes. For more information, call the rector of Campus Ministry at the women everywhere,” said Lucas It was organized by the universilibrary at (708) 448-1530. university. Daurer, 21, of Michigan City, Ind. ty’s Student Life Department and “This is not only a great cause April is Sexual Assault Awarewas not limited to students. Fac- but I also participate to set a posiulty members, office employees tive example to our male students ness month, and as a way to kick- OP Library hosts off the awareness month, the St. ‘book battle’ and administrators took part in here on campus,” Preston said. the walk as well, wearing shoes The second annual Battle of The shoes came from a few Xavier community chose to raise ranging from half-inch heels to sources, including donations from awareness about this pressing is- the Books will take place at 11 five-inch stilettos. a.m. Saturday, April 29 at the Orwithin the community and some sue within society. As the participants neared the land Park Public Library, 14921 One in five women is sexually from the St. Xavier Council. Many assaulted at some point in their of the shoes were purchased last end of the mile-stretch, a group S. Ravinia. lives, according to Student Life year from the previous walk of women from the college and Students from local schools officials. organizer and 2016 St. Xavier other supporters lined up in rows will compete in a trivia contest “I think this is a unique way to graduate Anna Goldman, 22, of to clap and congratulate them. to see who has the most knowledge At the conclusion of the walk, of the current Bluestem Award raise awareness because it asks for Eagan Minn., from an Amazon men to be purposefully involved online store that sells red high- the men immediately took off their books. The Illinois School Library and it has grown here at St. Xavier heels that are intended for wide-set heels to change into some more Media Association established the over the last three years,” said Al- and large feet. Most of shoes are comfortable shoes. However, it Bluestem Award in 2008 to call exa Zaharris, associate director of re-worn from year to year between brought to light the notion that attention to books for children at Student Activities for St. Xavier’s participants, as long as they are one can’t really understand the third through fifth grade reading Office of Student Life. “Men in able to fit the feet of the walkers. experiences of another person levels which had not previously our community look forward to Although the event was until they’ve walked a mile in been served by the Monarch and participating and walking in heels light-hearted with men walking their shoes. Rebecca Caudill award titles. Photo by Kelly White
Men walk a mile in her shoes to raise awareness about sexual violence
Battle of the Books draws its participants from classrooms at Meadow Ridge, Liberty and High Point schools this year. Students have pre-read the Bluestem award winning books from the 2016/2017 school year list, and will be prepared to answer questions about them as fast as they can. For details, phone (708) 4285100.
Several new programs added at Palos Heights Library A slate of activities for the week ahead has been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473. • “Melikin Puppets-Family Program” is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15. All are invited to witness tales from the Beatrix Potter Collection, as performed by master puppeteers. Pre-registration is required. • “No School? How Cool!” runs from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday, April 17 and is a drop-in series of fun and games for children who have the day off from school. • “Updates on Eyecare” is a program scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Dr. Michelle Man of Palos Eye Professionals and Dr. Nicolas Beaupre of Midwest Eye Professionals will discuss the advanced technologies used to diagnose and treat dryeye and cataracts, along with an interactive demonstration. • “Tuesday Evening Book Discussion” begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. “The Book That Matters Most” by Ann Hood will be examined. The work focuses on a recently separated woman
who seeks solace and purpose in a local book group, while her daughter is dealing with her own life-changing problems that just might be resolved with a little literary assistance. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. • “The Changing Chicago Accent” is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Edward McClelland, author of “How to Speak Midwestern,” will discuss how the Chicago accent is changing. Learn how “dese, dem and dose” came about and how the sound of a Chicago accent will change in the future. • The Chess Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Teen volunteers will be on hand to teach the game to novices. • The Book & Film group will meet at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20. The library will show the film based on the best-selling book “A Hologram for the King” by Dave Eggers. The 104-minute film stars Tom Hanks as a struggling businessman pursuing a last-ditch attempt to hold himself and his splintering family together in the face of the global economy’s galeforce winds. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win a paperback copy of the book. • Broadway musical actor Terrence Lynch will portray Alexander Hamilton at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Hamilton was born in the Caribbean and was abandoned as a child. He faced incredible challenges to become a Revolutionary War hero, George Washington’s right-hand man and one of the most important founding fathers. Additionally, the Needle Club (for knitting and crocheting), Scrabble Club and Mah Jongg Cub meet weekly at the library. Call ahead for times and dates.
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Tremendous trio in hoops, wrestling
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Josh Niego cuts down a net after a regional title. Niego said he and his teammates felt cut down after preseason slights and that motivated the team to a great season and helped inspire Niego to Regional/Reporter Boys Basketball Player of the Year.
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Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko earned Regional/Reporter Girls Basketball Player of the Year honors for a second straight season.
GIRLS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR:
Josh Niego • Brother Rice
By Jason Maholy Correspondent
Brother Rice’s Josh Niego embraces the role of the underdog. The Crusaders’ senior forward took it as a challenge when his squad was absent from Chicago-area news outlets’ preseason boys basketball rankings. “I always read what the so-called ‘expert’ reporters say, and this year there were a lot of them doubting us, saying we were too small, whatever,” he said. “I used those as a reminder just
to prove people wrong.” Niego and his teammates did just that, as Rice went 25-6 while winning the East Suburban crown and the program’s first regional title since 2008. Oh, and the three-year starter averaged 18 points and six rebounds while earning Catholic League Player of the Year honors. For his personal accomplishments and for helping lead the Crusaders to their finest season in nearly a decade, Niego has been named The Regional/ Reporter’s Boys Basketball Player of
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: By Jason Maholy Correspondent
Patrick Brucki remembers it vividly. He can see it, smell it, feel the sense of panic. The Sandburg grappler is in the state wrestling tournament for the fourth consecutive season, vying for the state title that had narrowly eluded him the previous two seasons. Then, in an instant, he’s in the worst place a wrestler can be — on his back. With his season on the brink of being over and his dream of a championship moments from being quashed, he desperately kicks his legs in an attempt to right himself... Then he’s wide awake. Cold.
the Year. He was also miffed to be left off a preseason list of elite CCL players, not because he seeks personal accolades, but because he knew the impact he could have on his team. “They named like 12 guys (on the list) and I wasn’t on there,” he recalled. “I had that hanging up in my locker the whole year. And it turned out I was Catholic League Player of the Year, so it was really satisfying to get that.” See NIEGO, Page 3
Patrick Brucki • Sandburg
Sweating. Brucki experienced that nightmare more than once during his senior season — which did, in fact, end with him standing atop the podium as the Class 3A champion at 195 pounds. He was the lone area champion and earned the Regional/Reporter Wrestler of the Year honor. “I truly did become obsessed about winning a state title,” Brucki said roughly one month after his title run in Champaign. “I was so close multiple times, and that eats at you, it takes sleep away. You wake up in the middle of the night because you had a dream.” Photo by Jeff Vorva Brucki finished third in state in 2015 and Patrick Brucki, state champion in his senior season, is the Regional/
See BRUCKI, Page 2 Reporter Wrestler of the Year.
Kara Shimko • Queen of Peace By Frank Gogola Correspondent
Kara Shimko, Queen of Peace senior basketball player, sensed something was up when she stopped by her dad’s office on Jan. 24. Based on the demeanor within the office, she guessed the news out of the recent coaches’ meeting was that Peace would be closing at the end of the year. George Shimko, the athletic director and girls basketball coach, told her to focus her energy on that night’s game against Joliet Catholic Academy. Shortly after she helped lead Peace to a 58-22 victory, a mass e-mail confirmed the school’s impending closure. The Pride went 5-3 after the announcement, but the team still set multiple records to close the school’s history book. Shimko set numerous individual school records with her strong, balanced play, which helped her earn the Reporter/Regional Girls Basketball Player of the Year award for the second straight season. “Playing the last few weeks was emotional, especially since it’s senior year and you’re not going to be able to come back and walk through the gym and remember all those good memories,” she said. “It’s hard, but it’s something we had to go through. It was definitely an unforgettable season
and unforgettable memories that we’ve created together.” Shimko, who had her number 14 retired during an emotional senior night, paced the team with 16.6 points per game and was second in total assists (120) and steals (107). She was third on the team with 4.9 rebounds per game despite standing at just 5-foot-4. She helped lead Peace to its best record (28-4) in the school’s 55-year history. With all five starters returning, the Pride won its second consecutive regional title, marking the program’s first back-to-back regional titles since 1994. “Once they announced (the closure), I saw in Kara even more passion to finish as strong as we possibly could to leave a mark at Queen of Peace,” George said. Shimko broke the Queen of Peace career scoring record of 1,214 points set by Shelby Elstner in 1994. Shimko scored 1,407 points in just three seasons at Peace after playing her freshman year at Plainfield North. She broke her own school record for 3-pointers made (92) and free-throw shooting (91 percent), both of which she originally set in 2016. Shimko will continue playing basketball at Cardinal Stritch, an NAIA school in Milwaukee so she will still play close on occasion when her team visits St. Xavier University and Trinity Christian College.
Plenty of other hoop stars and wrestlers made their mark By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
The three athletes who were honored as the top area wrestler and basketball players — Sandburg’s Patrick Brucki, Brother Rice’s Josh Niego and Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko — enjoyed outstanding seasons in 2016-17. But they were not alone. Many other area players had strong seasons, and the Regional/Reporter is listing those who made all-conference teams in basketball and qualified for the Illinois High School Association state wrestling tournament:
Boys Basketball In the South Suburban Red Conference, champion Evergreen Park had three players on the allconference squad: Mike Drynan, Kyree Hannah and Christian Cotton.
Richards had Jaylan Catledge and Arrin Westbrook make the squad. Oak Lawn was represented by Rashad Johnson and Adem Osmani. Shepard’s Chris Harrison and Marquel Porter also were selected. In the Chicago Catholic League, Josh Niego, Mike Shepski and Jack O’Connor of Brother Rice were named along with St. Laurence’s Zion Fortune and Justin Wierzgac. In the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue, Stagg’s John Contant and Tom Kazanecki were selected to the all-conference team along with Sandburg’s Jake Pygon. In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Maurice Commander, Morgan Taylor and Justin Brown were named to the team while Commander was named player of the year. In the Metro Suburban, Malik Parker was named player of the year for the second straight season while Jack Ellison, Jeff Mayberry and Josh Decker
also made the all-conference team. Frank Johnson was named honorable mention.
Girls Basketball In the South Suburban Red, Evergreen Park’s Kacey Gardner, DeAnna Stewart and Samariah Jones-Tinsley made the all-conference squad along with Oak Lawn’s Danielle Quigley and Madelyn McGrath, Richards’ Hallie Idowu and Shepard’s Cassidy McCarthy. In the Girls Catholic Athletic Conference, Mother McAuley’s Tara O’Malley, Grace Hynes and Vanessa Gavin were all conference along with Queen of Peace’s Kara Shimko, Jovanna Martinucci, Ashley Lynch and Shannon Wilbourne. In the East Suburban Catholic Conference, Marist’s ESCC Claire Austin, Ally Corcoran and Julia Ruzevich made the team and Ruzevich was named conference MVP. In the Southwest Suburban Conference Blue,
Sandburg’s Kennedy Sabutis and Stagg’s Nicole Vacha made the team. In the Metro Suburban, Chicago Christian’s Janay Turner and Lexi VanRyn were honored.
Wrestling
Sandburg’s Pat Nolan (120 pounds), Patrick Brucki (195), Cole Bateman (220) and Malik Scates (285) qualified for state in Class 3A. Also qualifying were Stagg’s Domenec Zaccone (113) and Noah Price (132) and Marist’s Jacob Dado (120) and Diata Drayton (220) In Class 2A, Brother Rice’s Hassan Johnson (120), Angel Granado (126), Rahman Johnson (145), Dominick Murphy (152), Paul Gilva (160), Jake Hutchinson (170), Scott Sierzega (220) and Myles Ruffin (285) made it to state along with Richards’ Basil Muhammad (113) and Anthony Quinn (195).
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CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS
Nearby Odyssey CC offers some ‘amazing spirituality’
Dax giving it max effort for aggressive Fire
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By Alison Moran Correspondent
While Bastian Schweinsteiger and Nemanja Nikolic are the high-profile star newcomers on the Fire, don’t forget about Dax. In six matches, Dax McCarty has worked his way into being the heart and soul of a team that is off to a 2-1-2 start, including Saturday’s 1-0 victory over Major League Soccer East Division leader Columbus in front of an announced crowd of 16,434 at Toyota Park. The team appears more aggressive this year, and a key to this newfound aggression is the acquisition of set-up man McCarty during the offseason. On April 1, the former New York Red Bull passed to forward Luis Selignac in the 93rd minute to neutralize the Montreal Impact and earn the Fire a point. On Saturday, wearing the captain’s armband due to the suspension of Brazilian midfielder Juninho, McCarty footed the through ball to forward Nikolic, who left-footed it past Columbus goalkeeper Zack Steffen in the 22nd minute for the game’s only goal. McCarty found a consigliere in hot new German commodity Schweinsteiger, who nearly doubled the Fire’s lead midway through the second half. Fire midfielder Drew Conner won a free kick 20 yards away from the goal at the top of the box, and Schweinsteiger sent a curling shot to the upper-right corner. Steffen dove and parried the shot away. “(We were) very, very satisfied with Dax’s performance,” said Fire Head Coach Veljko Paunovic. “I think every time and every game he’s feeling more comfortable and getting in that role that we wanted and expected from him to be the leader on and off the field. We knew that it was going to take some time but he’s getting to that level we saw him playing at Red Bulls and the level required to play on the national team.” Saturday’s game also marked McCarty’s 250th start in the MLS. He was not completely satisfied with the win. “In the second half, they (Columbus) were a little more aggressive,” he said. “The thing that I think was the most frustrating about
dyssey Country Club in Tinley Park opened in 1991 and had been out of the limelight since the Illinois Women’s Open, which it had hosted in its first few years, was moved to Mistwood in Romeoville by tournament founder Phil Kosin. Now Odyssey, which has always been a public course, has found a niche that might be unique in American golf. The Halikias family, which built the course, created a charity foundation and gave it the golf course. Odyssey now hosts veterans and special-needs groups and individuals at greatly reduced rates, along with the general public at regular prices. The family still owns the clubhouse, which has the usual array of weddings, lunches and dinners. “We have a whole new mission, a whole new heart,” said Lisa Halikias, the executive director of Odyssey Charities. “We asked ourselves, what can we do that’s different? “We would always be donating to local causes, but five years ago we took the golf course and donated it to charity. All the money the golf course earns goes back into the charity.” The family is heavily involved in the charity. Aristotle Halikias is president, and two family members are directors. Odyssey Charities is approved as a 501(c)3 charity by the IRS, and is the first, and perhaps only, such course foundation. “My family and I wanted to do something with our golf course to enrich the lives of others,” Aristotle Halikias said on the foundation’s website (www.odysseygolffoundation.org). “Veterans have done so much to protect our peace and tranquility. Many suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. We wanted to give something back to these unsung heroes. We hope the golf course can bring them some peace and tranquility.” The original mission was to cater only to veterans, but recently special-needs people have been taken under Odyssey’s wing. “Right now, that’s mostly free lessons, but we’re trying to be a qualifying site for the Special Olympics as well, and want to work with the CDGA Foundation,” Lisa Halikias said. The veterans groups who have played in the course-organized tournaments have had an impact in return, she said. “They’re together as brothers,” she said. “The spirituality is amazing. If the whole world treated each other like they do, the world would be in a better place.” For head pro Ed Staffan, a Vietnam veteran who has been at Odyssey from the start, there’s been little difference in day-to-day operations, but one change is significant. “Yesterday I sent out an e-mail at 9 a.m. for a veterans tournament, and this afternoon I already have 70 people signed up,” Staffan said. “They all fill up to 144 people. They’re of all ages, from 22 to 82. “We have a couple of guys in their 90s who were complaining because they were competing in the 80-and-up age group against guys 12 years younger,” Staffan added, chuckling. “I said, ‘As soon as you comprise more than two percent of the field, you get your own category.’ ” The entry fee is only $15, including breakfast, lunch and prizes. There’s also a nine-hole Veterans Golf League on Tuesdays, and free clinics for veterans on Wednesday mornings.
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Dax McCarty (left, battling a Montreal Impact player on April 1) had a huge pair of assists in the Fire’s last two games.
NEW ENGLAND AT CHICAGO FIRE When: 4 p.m., Saturday Where: Toyota Park, Bridgeview Fire’s record: 2-1-2 New England’s record: 2-2-1 Noteworthy: The Revolution defense held Houston’s Erik “Cubo” Torres scoreless for the first time this season in a 2-0 win Saturday. After this game, the Fire won’t be back at Toyota Park until May 13.
this game is the fact that we didn’t reward ourselves with a second goal. The chances were there, in possession, in build-up, also on the counter-attack. When you don’t kill off teams they tend to come back and bite you at the end of the game. “But we were very good defensively. It was a gutsy performance, I’d say.” The two teams opened the season with a 1-1 tie March 4 at MAPFRE Stadium. Since then, the Crew grabbed nine more points to lead the East.
Fire fans witnessed the Bridgeview version of a miracle as the Fire neutralized Crew top scorer Justin Meram and displayed an aggression unseen in recent seasons. They also showed an ability to change up the game plan when the going got tough in the second half. In the first half, the Fire won the possession battle with 53 percent. In the second half, the Crew did get aggressive, limiting the Fire to possession just 35 percent of the time and stopping two goals in the space of four minutes midway through, at the 76th and 81st minute. Paunovic switched to a 4-2-3-1 setup and moved Schweinsteiger higher. That gave the Fire the opportunity to keep possession. “We were capable of managing the game and being dangerous also and creating opportunities and almost score the second goal, which was the plan in the second half,” Paunovic said. “So I’m very happy with three points and now looking forward to our next game.” That next game, at 4 p.m. Saturday against the New England Revolution, will complete a three-game homestand.
CHICAGO RED STARS SEASON PREVIEW
The Bucket
Red Stars coach hoping for right mix in 2017 By Alison Moran
CHICAGO RED STARS AT HOUSTON DASH
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In the 10th season for the Chicago Red Stars, coach Rory Dames is looking for improvement from a team that had its ups and downs in 2016. He’s relying on young players mixed with some of the best players in the world. Christen Press, defender Julie Johnston, and goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher are back to lead a team that finished 9-5-6 last year — third in the National Women’s Soccer League. The team lost in the playoff semifinals, 2-1, on the road to Washington. Dames, however, praised the leadership of the team, especially Press. “Christen far exceeded my expectations of what I thought she could grow into in the role (of leadership),” Dames said at the end of the season. “She found her way and Julie found her way with the group. I think we have some really good players who grew to be leaders outside of the field, and that’s been huge for us.” Press scored 25 goals in 37 matches in her first three years with the team. Press, who captains the team, Johnston, who will now go by the last name of Ertz after a recent marriage, and Naeher are leading several returning players, including veteran midfielders Danielle Colaprico, co-captain Vanessa DiBernardo, forward Sofia Huerta, and midfielder Alyssa Mautz. Huerta and forward Stephanie McCaffrey. They are expected to combine on the attack with Press in 2017, as they did in the latter half of the 2016 season. Additionally, defenders Arin Gilliland and Casey Short are expected to comprise one of the best
When: 1 p.m., Saturday Where: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston Red Stars’ record: Season debut Houston’s record: Season debut Noteworthy: Two-time reigning FIFA Women’s Player of the Year Carli Lloyd is back for the Dash. She scored five goals and added three assists in seven games with the team last year and scored 17 goals and had 11 assists for the national team in 21 games.
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Christen Press (right) will try to continue to have an impact on the Chicago Red Stars this season.
outside back duos in the league this year. That makes expectations high for the 2017 season. The Red Stars opened the preseason with a trio of matches at the Thorns Spring Invitational in Portland. Without the team’s three leaders, the Red Stars lost narrowly to the Portland Thorns, 1-0 in the first preseason match, but with Press and Naeher back for game two, they rebounded against the Houston Dash with a 2-1 win thanks in part to rookie Summer Green’s slot to Press, who sent it to the right of the goaltender. Press also scored the Red Stars’ first goal of the season on a penalty kick in the 41st minute. The Red Stars had a scoreless tie against the U.S. U23 team and beat Notre Dame, 3-1, to finish 2-1-1.
New players to watch
Two players hoping to make the 20-player
roster this month are drawing favorable attention. Morgan Proffitt, the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NWSL draft and a graduate of Marquette University, is a tactician on defense and provides needed strength in midfield. Green was drafted 30th overall to the Seattle Reign after earning 25 goals and 23 assists in 82 matches for the University of North Carolina. The Red Stars acquired the rights to Green in December as she was rehabbing from ACL surgery. She’s already made an impact, with one assist in the preseason. The Red Stars open the season on the road at Houston on Saturday. Their home opener is against FC Kansas City on Saturday, April 22 at Toyota Park. Lifetime Television Network will carry many of the NWSL matches this season, including the Red Stars at the Portland Thorns on April 29, and live at Toyota Park against the Houston Dash on May 6.
• Cog Hill, with a Palos Park address since the village annexed it last year, has delayed the opening of Dubsdread, the fierce fourth course on the property, until April 22. A renovation project featuring the installation of Augusta National-style sand should be completed by then. In the course of the season, one hole at a time, a handful of fairway bunkers on several holes are being grassed over. Whether that takes any teeth out of Chicagoland’s most testing public course is yet to be seen. • The Stony Creek Spring Scramble is Saturday at the Oak Lawn course. Entry fee is $45, and includes lunch and range balls. Call 708-857-2433 to enter or for more details. • Seniors, mark down May 10 for the Senior Spring Scramble at Silver Lake in Orland Park. Entry fee of $80 per player includes dinner, entry in the hole-in-one contest and on-course refreshments. Players and teams will be assigned to flights based on total age of each group. For more info, call Silver Lake at 708-349-6940, ext. 4. • Palos Hills native Tony Frandria, who got his start in golf working behind the counter at the Palos Hills municipal layout, is the new superintendent at Canal Shores in Evanston following a long stint at posh Glen View Club in the tiny north suburb of Golf.
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FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES
St. Xavier recruit Oliver sends out good vibes By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
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SXU football recruit Tahj Oliver made national news when he took a special-needs student, Evelyn Arajuo, to the Oswego East High School prom.
He hasn’t even graduated high school yet or taken one college exam or played one snap on the football field, but St. Xavier University recruit Tahj Oliver is already bringing a positive vibe to the school. Oliver, a senior at Oswego East High School, made national news when he was the subject of a vibe.com article for taking specialneeds student Evelyn Arajuo to prom. He even sang the Adele song “Someone Like You” to his date. His high school football coach, Zac Sadek, told Vibe that Oliver’s “infectious smile and personality immediately won over his teammates.’’ Oliver’s mother, Tacinia, bragged to Vibe that her son “gets you encouraged and gets you on fire, regardless of the situation. He is an example to others on how to handle yourself.’’ “What a great way to kick off the prom season with my bestie,” Oliver tweeted to the world. “I’m humbled and glad to say I was her date and had a great time.’’
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Veterans roll out at an outing at Odyssey Country Club.
Oliver was a linebacker at Oswego East and is also a pretty good basketball player as he scored a career-high 32 points in a February win over Plainfield East. Softball: Catcher Brittany Plummer cracked three home runs in a 13-7 victory over St. Ambrose in the second game of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Cougars lost the opener, 6-2. Men’s volleyball: The Cougars finished 8-17 after dropping a three-set game to top seed Robert Morris in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference semifinals. Sean Barry and former Stagg standout Thomas Matonis were named to the all-conference second team.
Trinity Christian College
Men’s golf: The Trolls took first at the fourteam Governors State University Invitational at Lincoln Oaks in Crete. TCC’s Alek Svabek and Steven Massey each shot 148 for two rounds and finished tied for first. Women’s track: Jessica Wiersma (100 meters) and Ashley Jourdan (1500) qualified for the National Christian College Athletic Association nationals at the Benedictine NCAA Challenge.
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Continued from Page 1 second in 2016, both times at 182 pounds. He entered his senior season with the mentality that there was only one satisfactory outcome. “You eat, sleep and breathe it — I’ve witnessed the truth in those three areas,” he said. “My brain is so in tune, even when I’m sleeping I start panicking. I’m dreaming of being in the state tournament, actually experiencing it in my dream. I get caught on my back or something.” The Princeton-bound wrestler dominated the competition during a season in which he finished 44-1. “I enjoyed the season,” he said. “I was much more relaxed, even at the end. As much as I was wound up about it I was truly excited about getting that title, and I really wanted to take in as much as I could, enjoy who I was there with and the people following me throughout that journey, and I think I did that. “It feels so good. I’m pretty hard to satisfy... and I just feel good about the season. I prepared my body, my mind. There is no one more deserving of that title than me, and I am just proud of myself for going out there and getting it, finally.”
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Orland Park’s Hodul has college down to a science O
rland Park’s John Hodul’s volleyball career at Lewis University is almost over, and it’s been an unusual journey. The Flyers host Lindenwood in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association quarterfinals Saturday and probably have to win the whole tournament to get into the NCAA Division I/II Tournament. A second-place finish means the Flyers cross their fingers for an automatic bid, and that’s no given this year. Hodul, a 6-foot-9 Sandburg alum, heads into the weekend playing 98 sets as a middle hitter and racked up 107 kills JEFF VORVA and a team-tying best .406 hitpercentage to go with 92 Making the ting blocks. Extra Point The first three years he was with the team, Hodul was an afterthought of the afterthoughts as he headed into this season, playing just 21 sets. Most players with that low amount of playing time would quit or transfer rather than wait around all these years for a payoff that may or may not come. But Hodul admits that while standing (volleyball players usually don’t sit) with the bench players all these years hasn’t been a ton of fun, he realizes he could have worked a little harder at the sport.
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Sandburg graduate John Hodul barely played his first three seasons at Lewis University but is one of the top hitters on the volleyball team this year.
“If I spent more time in the gym and less time in the lab, I probably would have played more,’’ he said. See, this guy put his schoolwork ahead of athletics at a school with a high-level volleyball team. He is a science major and put a lot of time and effort in the laboratory at the Romeoville school helping to come up with new ideas for dyes, fragrances and paints, possibly saving paint industries billions of dollars in the process. So he is moving on to Purdue to study some more chemistry and share the same workspace with brilliant minds and Nobel Peace Prize winners. And it’s all paid for via scholarship.
FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
Niego
Continued from Page 1 More satisfying was being part of the team that brought the Crusaders back to prominence. The season’s pinnacle was beating Homewood-Flossmoor in the Class 4A Regional title game, a contest in which Niego scored 27 points, including 15 in the decisive fourth quarter of a 57-50 victory. Throughout his years at Rice, Niego said he never cared about personal glory — only that the Crusaders were on top when the final horn sounded. “I just wanted to give everything I have; all I wanted was wins,” he said. “I didn’t care if I scored 30 points, I didn’t care
Regional/Reporter Girls Players of the Year 1994: Anne McDonald (McAuley) 1995: Anne McDonald (McAuley) 1996: Ann Mullins (Sandburg) 1997: Katie Schumacher (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 (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) 2017: Kara Shimko (Queen of Peace)
There has been too much good column material the last few weeks, so my preseason baseball picks keep getting moved back. So before the season comes to an end, here they are: I am hesitant to pick a team to win two World Series in a row, but last year I thought the Cubs’ year was going to be 2017 and I am sticking with it. They will beat the Houston Astros in the World Series just like the White Sox did in 2005. In the American League, I pick Boston to win the East, with Baltimore as a wild card. Detroit wins the Central, with Cleveland as a wild card. And Houston wins the West. In the National League, the Cubs win the Central with St. Louis gobbling up a wild-card slot. The East goes to the Mets and the West goes to the Giants, with the Dodgers snagging the other wild card. Houston beats Cleveland to win the American League championship, while the Cubs and Giants battle it out for the NL title. The Cubs advance and win it all.
Sandburg coach Jim Caliendo has more than 500 water polo victories at the school and more than 730 career wins.
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Evergreen Park native Ellen Yopchick was hired as the first girls volleyball coach in school history. Yopchick joins the Burbank school after nine seasons at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she worked her way up to assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. While at UIC, Yopchick received the “Thirty Under 30” Award from the American Volleyball Coaches Association, given to rising young coaches across all levels of collegiate volleyball. She also serves as the assistant club director and coaching coordinator for City Lions, a satellite club of 1st Alliance Volleyball Club. “My family and I are overwhelmed with excitement to join the St. Laurence community and be-
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As journey nears end, Caliendo hits Sandburg victory milestone
Shepard relay team competes in prestigious California invitational Shepard’s 4x1600 relay team took its talents to California and finished 23rd out of 27 teams in the seeded race at the Arcadia Invitational on Friday. The Astros team, comprised of Kevin Callahan, Caleb Washington, Brian Hauser and Paul Milkus, ran the race in 18 minutes, 32.59 seconds at Arcadia High School in Arcadia, Calif. Madera South (Calif.) won in 17:51.25. Distance coach Joe Lerner was happy his team qualified for the meet. “It’s considered one of the most prestigious high school meets in the country and it has a number of future Olympians go there to compete,” he said. “It is an extremely hard meet to qualify for, but our men hit the qualifying standard (18:30) with an 18:05. They have been training together for this for the past four years and earned this amazing experience.’’
The 22-year-old said he might be in school until he is 30, learning and learning and learning some more. His love for science started early. “When I was a little kid, my house was near a corn and soybean field,” he said. “Every year, I would see the farmer come through with a bunch of chemicals. He was spraying pesticides and herbicides. I always wondered what was in those chemicals. My father (Paul) worked with chemicals and would come home from work and we would talk about them. That’s when I knew science was a field I wanted to get into.’’ His early athletic career was baseball-heavy until his arm began wearing out. He said he was considering playing tennis at Sandburg, but volleyball coaches loved his size and coaxed him to come out. “I was the last kid picked,” he said. But his game developed and he is now a strong contributor to one of the top programs in the nation. “I would have never believed when I was 13 years old that I would be playing against a team the caliber of Penn State or Ohio State,” Hodul said. “I have a great appreciation for all of this.’’
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Shepard’s 4x1600 relay team of (from left) Kevin Callahan, Paul Milkus, Brian Hauser and Caleb Washington, competed at the Arcadia Invitational Friday in California.
gin a new era of girls volleyball,” said Yopchick. “From the moment I stepped on campus I knew that St. Laurence High School is a truly special place with a rich tradition of achievement in the classroom, in the community and in competition.’’ In addition to her coaching career at UIC, Yopchick served as the graduate assistant volleyball coach at Marshall University, where she helped the team to the 2007 Conference USA Championship. As a player at DePaul University, she was a three-time team captain and was the team’s Most Outstanding Player her senior season. Yopchick also played at Mother McAuley High School, where she was a key part of the 2000 IHSA state championship team. “We are extremely excited to welcome Ellen to the St. Laurence family as our first-ever girls volleyball coach,” said St. Laurence Athletic Director Tim Chandler. “She adds instant credibility to our program with her playing and coaching background. The entire committee was impressed with her vision for the program throughout the interview process.’’ Current fifth- through seventh-grade girls can meet Yopchick at a free volleyball clinic on from 6 to 8:30 p.m. May 5. For any questions about the clinic, contact Director of Admissions Joe Spano at jspano@stlaurence.com.
if I scored two points, as long as Brother Rice won at the end of the day. I just wanted to go out and be remembered as the team that brought Brother Rice back.” Niego will continue his basketball career at Lewis University and will play on the same court on which his father (Charlie Niego), three uncles (Tom, Joe and Mark Niego) and three aunts (Mary McNamara, Terry Pozdel and the late Nancy Collins) played.
Regional/Reporter Boys 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) 2017: Josh Niego (Brother Rice)
Nearly a quarter of a century ago, Jim Caliendo’s coaching journey took him to Sandburg after he had established himself as an elite swimming and water polo mentor at St. Laurence and Fenwick. Now in his 24th and final season as boys water polo coach at the school, Caliendo reached a destination last week. That was victory No. 500 at Sandburg, which came in a 13-5 win over Stagg on April 4 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference morning matchup in Palos Hills. It was his 733rd overall win. “It’s a good feeling, it’s a milestone,” Caliendo said of reaching 500. “But it (the number) doesn’t mean a whole lot except for my personal satisfaction. What it says is a lot about Sandburg. We’re a tough team to play. We don’t always win, but we’re always a tough team to play. Even if we lose, the kids play to the end, can walk with their head held high and always respect their opponent.” Caliendo was head boys water polo coach at St. Laurence for seven seasons, winning a state title there. He followed that up with a seven-year stint at Fenwick, where he coached the Friars to a trio of state titles. He landed the job at Sandburg in the 1990s and helped the Eagles program to take off.
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After water polo was a club sport for years, the Illinois High School Association established it an official sport for both boys and girls in 2001-02. That’s something that Caliendo, who in his 38 seasons as coach is second all-time to former Fenwick coach Dave Perry (783) in career wins, is proud of. “This is a product of all of the pioneers that fought to keep it going in the ‘80s,” Caliendo said of the sport. “Then they fought to get it as an IHSA program. Now there’s over 100 boys teams and nearly that many on the girls side. It took a lot of work on a lot of people’s parts and it’s getting very competitive. There’s a lot of parity now and a lot of summer programs. “It just keeps going up and up to new levels and I’m really proud of where we are going.” In the win over Stagg, junior
Joey Jenkot led the Eagles (6-1, 5-1) with four goals, and seniors Marty Blake and Ben Mars added three apiece. Sandburg defeated Lincoln-Way West 12-6 the next day to go to 7-1 overall and 6-1 in the conference as Caliendo extended his record for the Eagles to 501-186 and overall to 733-263. Stagg (9-6, 1-5) which received four goals from sophomore Robert Dobrowolski against the Eagles, lost 16-12 to Andrew the next day. Caliendo’s late wife, Jane, was at the forefront of his thoughts after his milestone. “Jane is always on my mind,” he said of the longtime teacher and coach at Sandburg, who passed away in October of 2014 after a bout with cancer. “Every time I walk out on the deck I think of her. I thought of her (against Stagg), and it was a good moment.”
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Images from the Brother Rice/Marist rivalry game
Umpires and coaches confer before the April 4 Brother Rice/Marist game. Umpires arrived late to the contest, which started 20 minutes late and was won by host Brother Rice, 4-0.
Brother Rice’s Danny Doligale slides into home plate after a wild pitch, and Marist pitcher Colin Pfotenhauer gets tangled up with him after the tag. It was the first run in a 4-0 Brother Rice home victory on April 4.
Shane Gorman, a lefty pitcher from Brother Rice, fired six shutout innings against neighborhood rival Marist on April 4.
Marist pitcher Colin Pfotenhauer deals against Brother Rice.
Brother Rice players brought back some bags from their North Carolina trip, as the Crusaders were the first Midwest team to participate in the National High School Invitational.
Brother Rice shortstop Ryan King (left) tags out Marist’s Jason Hodges at second while Crusaders second baseman Patrick Hayes (right) reacts.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W4 Plaintiff, -v.NANCY DIAZ, PONCIANO ALVARADO, ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05896 9135 S. 87TH AVE 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 June 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 25, 2017, 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 9135 S. 87TH AVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-312-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $345,061.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C1412785. 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. 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. I718841
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE 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 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2017, 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 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450. 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. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 37-3054 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. I718828
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE WHITNEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 11 CH 37102 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE 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 July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 2017, 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 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-403-018-0000; 24-16-403-019-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $143,045.66. 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 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F13100115. 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 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F13100115 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 11 CH 37102 TJSC#: 37-2743 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. TADEUSZ SOKOL; JOANNA SOKOL; THE RIVERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; MONIKA SOKOL; SLAWOMIR SOKOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TADEUSZ SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MONIKA SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SLAWOMIR SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 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. 23-23-101-059-0000. Commonly known as 21 Cour Madelein, 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 WA16-0606. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718101
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA, ET AL; Defendants, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO; Counter-Plaintiff, vs. MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLDA; LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA; HOLDA ENTERPRISES, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; LOMA VISTA NURSERY; CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS LLC DBA CHRYSLER FINANCIAL FKA DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICA, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A., CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Counter-Defendants 12 CH 8082 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 8, 2017, 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: P.I.N. 24-31-107-010-0000. Commonly known as 6833 West 127st Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463. 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. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST MORTGAGE. For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718700
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs. Roberto Dominguez; Person Place Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 13CH27638 Sheriff’s # 170040 F13100690SVTSPT GTS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 10th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10117 South Cicero Avenue Unit 305 and G 12, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 P.I.N: 24-10-320-039-1039; 24-10-320-039-1052 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium, individually owned, less than 7 units, single development. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. MANTHEY, SANDRA L. MANTHEY Defendants 13 CH 27266 8937 Fairway Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2017, 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 8937 Fairway Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-213-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $209,564.12. 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. 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. I717715
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL LOISI A/K/A MICHAEL A. LOISI, LISA A. FRANCIS-LOISI Defendants 16 CH 6984 11984 SOUTH PINECREEK 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 September 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2017, 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 11984 SOUTH PINECREEK DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-308-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $252,436.18. 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. Please refer to file number 16-078528. 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. 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. I718823
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. The Briarcliff Apartments Condominiums Association; JPMorgan Chase Bank; N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael A. Fuchsgruber aka Michael Fuchsgruber; Thomas Michael Fuchsgruber aka Thomas M. Fuchsgruber aka Thomas Fuchsgruber aka Tom Fuchsgruber; Kevin R. Fuchsgruber; Kimberly Ann Wankel aka Kimberly A. Wankel aka Kimberly Wankel aka Kimberly A. Fuchsgruber; Jeffrey A. Fuchsgruber aka Jeffrey Fuchsgruber; Gerald Nordgren Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH7853 Sheriff’s # 170065 F16030157 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 8th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment:. Common Address: 7000 West 110th Street Unit 4, Worth,Illinois 60482 P.I.N: 24-18-307-081-1004 Improvements: This property consists of Residential Condo unit. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgagee’s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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can challenge current ways of life. Participants are requested to read The Center, 12700 Southwest up to page 48 for the first class. Highway, Palos Park, is offer- The book is available through ing several events in the days Amazon and other booksellers. ahead. For more information, or Registration is requested. Each to register for a program, call class fee is $7. • “Men’s POV” starts at 7 p.m. (708) 361-3650. • “Knitting 101...and Beyond” Tuesday April 18. Tom Kramer runs for six Mondays beginning will be the discussion leader for April 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the book “Sacred Fire” by Ronald or six Fridays beginning April Rolheiser. • A weaving class begins on 21, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Instructor Georgann Ring will teach Wednesday April 19, from 9:30 beginning knitters to use the knit to 11:30 a.m. and runs for six and purl stitches, to cast on and weeks for experienced weaversbind off. They will learn simple -three weeks for beginning weavincreases and decreases, and to ers. Instructor Georgann Ring will read a pattern while completing help new weavers learn the basics their first project, a washcloth; the while making a sampler of difsecond project will be chosen by ferent patterns, then design and the student from a suggested col- complete a project of their choice lection. Ring will help those with such as a scarf, placemat or table experience choose their projects runner. Beginning weavers choose and learn more advanced knitting a three-week course starting either skills. Class fee is $100. Begin- April 19 or May 10. Each threening students should bring a ball week course costs $50. Returning of Sugar n’ Cream yarn; knitters weavers will study and weave need a pair of 10-inch, U.S. size a project in the pattern of their 8 (5 mm) needles. Students pur- choice. The six-week class fee chase their own yarn for advanced is $100. • “Mommy & Me Art: Recycled projects. • “Luncheon: “Hummingbirds, Flower Garden Scenes” is set Orioles, and Grosbeaks, Oh for 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, My!” runs from noon to 2 p.m. April 19. Instructor Karen SiTuesday April 18. Wild Birds Un- gnore will help students recycle limited owner Mel Tracy invites and re-purpose materials such as the public to experience spring cereal boxes, food cartons, egg migration in their backyards and cartons, lids and more to create throughout the Palos region and flower-garden scenes. The class to be ready for the jewels of the is designed for mothers or grandavian world as they make their mothers with children ages 3-6, way from South and Central but the instructor is open to family America. He will discuss what members of all ages attending. types of feeders and foods help Workshop fee is $10 per person. • A woodcarving class runs on attract these birds and get them to continue to visit throughout the six Thursday mornings beginning summer. Cost is $22, and reserva- April 20 from 9 to 11 a.m. Instructions must be made in advance. tor Keith Miller will help students • “Spirituality 101: If God Is learn and practice the tools and Love: Rediscovering Grace in techniques of woodcarving usan Ungracious World” runs on ing a variety of types of wood. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. or Participants will create animals, Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. objects and faces. New students beginning April 18 and 20. The will make 3-6 projects such as a meetings revolve around a book of bird, a shoe, an egret and miniathe same name by Quaker pastors ture people. Experienced students Philip Gulley and James Mulhol- may design their own projects. land, who explore the power of Class fee is $100. Wood and bench love and acceptance and how it knives are available for purchase
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in class (approximately $25 for wood and bench knives). • “Diffuser Jewelry for Essential Oils” is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 21. Instructor Liz Credio will help students create a ring and bracelet that can hold a few drops of favorite essential oil. Projects include a wire-wrapped ring and a bracelet using lava stone, tiger eye, green stripped agate and Swarovski crystal rondelles. Workshop fee is $17 plus a $13 materials fee.
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The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, is offering several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade in the week ahead. For more information on activities, call (708) 532-0500. • “Upcycled Kitty Planters” runs from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. Students will give a used, plastic, two-liter bottle a new purpose by turning it into a painted flowerpot. • “Do More with Less Time with Sylvan Learning Center” is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 19. Students will learn how to manage a large workload by prioritizing tasks and keeping track of how they use their time. • “DIY Creative Letters” is scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20. Students will design a monogram or spell out an inspirational word with hand-crafted letters. • “Top Nail Colors for Spring (girls only)” will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, Students will learn how they can freshen up their manicure with some fun spring colors. • “Prom After Party and DJ/Giant Game Night” will start at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 and run to midnight. Students are invited to game night featuring music by DJ Zaitrix. Free food samples will be provided by Meijer. This is a “high school after hours” night.
OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand on a podium, open the windows or drive with the top down in the week to come. You will relish attention and are willing to try something new. Don’t act too quickly when a financial matter is on the table. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Think before you act. When you think black someone else thinks white. Push aside the desire to act on your instincts as your judgment might be off base early in the week. Focus on sensitivity and loving relationships. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Speed up the assembly line and increase productivity. You will be at the top of your game this week and can expand your workload with ease. Don’t hesitate to make a snap judgment as your instincts are finely tuned. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Put forth the extra effort to make a good impression. Showing more precision with your work will gain the notice and admiration of superiors. Stay focused, as the
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people you meet this week could become lasting friends. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): This is a week to play show and tell. Show someone how utterly attractive you are in social situations and tell someone all about your deeds of daring. You shine when you can show off examples of original thinking. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your visionary logic might be a hit with friends. You may turn someone on to technological techniques that are of value. Amorous activities flourish under current celestial skies, but falter later in the week. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Lick the bowl. When good things get cooked up by your loved ones you should enjoy them to the fullest. Your financial decision making might be out of kilter in the week ahead so avoid initiating new investments. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Rely on revelations. Learn about something that is new, different or contrary to usual routines in the week ahead to create better working conditions. Don’t be provoked by others as a dustup
will blow over quickly. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Circle your wagons. The need for security may be a deciding factor when dealing with family issues in the week ahead. Make it your mission to remain free and autonomous whenever it is humanly possible. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Change your mind and you will see that things can change for the better. Think outside the box and focus on fascinating facts. You are at your best with one-onone discussions during the first half of the week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may be looking for a definitive black or white answer when the truth lies in a gray area. Be cautious about making major decisions in the week ahead. A fresh insight could help you make more money. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Grab a towel as you may be showered with affection. A very significant someone may especially affectionate and tender in the week ahead. If you meet someone new however don’t step outside the bounds of propriety
Michael Caine, Alan Arkin and Morgan Freeman are mad as hell at their bank, and they’re not going to take it anymore. When three retirees have their pensions frozen and the system won’t help them out, they take the law into their own hands and set out to rob the people who have been robbing them for years. “Going in Style,” directed by Zach Braff, is the latest in what I like to call the We-Still-Got-It genre: movies in which the elders of Hollywood demonstrate that they’re not only still alive, but full of life. While not an entirely dismissible genre altogether, I generally find entries to be condescending towards audiences, filled with easy jokes about smartphoneobsessed grandkids, how the younger generations are doing everything wrong and formulaic plots wherein the elders must get off the couch, roll up their sleeves and do things the old fashioned way. Going in Style doesn’t exactly break this formula, though I’m happy to report it does jettison the cheap jokes about how out of touch the generations are with one another. But, it doesn’t exactly replace them with anything either. Considering that the movie was written by Theodore Melfi, it’s a shame there isn’t more going on here. I am a fan of Melfi’s recent independent gem “St. Vincent” (2014, directed by Melfi) – a smart and charming film about aging with well-rounded characters. Here, reworking a script from a 1979 Martin Brest film, the characters have little to no identities other than the financial problems that plague them. Caine, unfortunately, is given almost nothing to do. His emotional connection to his daughter and granddaughter, for whom he provides financial stability, is so non-existent it’s a wonder why he, and not Freeman or Arkin, is the main character. Freeman is given the most emotional work. He’s got a bad kidney and needs the money for access to
BRIAN LAUGHRAN better healthcare. This is far from the most challenging work Freeman has ever done, but he performs his role with gusto. Arkin is the only one here given room to play. His character – a death-obsessed saxophone instructor – possess every laugh-out-loud moment. He is the master of the withering witticism. Although, following “Little Miss Sunshine” (2006, directed by Jonathan Drayton and Valerie Faris), “Argo” (2012, directed by Ben Affleck) and some less interesting movies, the notion of Arkin playing a sarcastic pessimist is hardly novel. Arkin even gets to have a love interest, played delightfully by Ann-Margret. We’re even treated to an all-too-brief duet by the two. A part of me wishes the movie would forget Caine, Freeman and the robbery and simply focus on this subplot. There are seeds of a good movie at work: great performers, a promising writer and a concept that could lead to real social criticism with laughs involved, yet none sprout. The film is forgettable, but it’s not bad. It’s simply one of those films that you might enjoy more if you don’t pay $13.42 to see it. Rent it. RATING: C Brian Laughran’s movie reviews will appear the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
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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“LION’’: Recently nominated for six Oscars including best picture, this affecting, fact-inspired drama follows the journey of Saroo, who — as a youngster (played by Sunny Pawar) — is separated from his family in India, then is taken in and raised by an Australian couple (Oscar nominee Nicole Kidman and David Wenham). Still haunted by his heritage a quartercentury later (and portrayed at that point by Dev Patel, also Academy Award-nominated), he uses the
then-nascent Google Earth to find his biological family. Rooney Mara also appears in the moving tale as the central character’s girlfriend. DVD extras: deleted scenes; photo gallery; music video. **** (PG13: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HIDDEN FIGURES’’: A recent Oscar nominee for best picture, this engrossing, inspiring and true drama revolves around female mathematicians who assisted NASA with the space program. Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer (nominated for an Academy Award of her own for the film) and singer-actress Janelle Monae play the women in question, whose roles in the solo flight of astronaut John Glenn had impacts on several levels, encompassing gender as well as profession. The movie also earned an Oscar bid for best
adapted screenplay. Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Jim Parsons (``The Big Bang Theory’’), Aldis Hodge and ``Moonlight’’ Oscar winner Mahershala Ali also star. DVD extras: two ``making-of’’ documentaries; audio commentary by Henson and director and co-screenwriter Theodore Melfi; deleted scenes; photo gallery. *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “TONI ERDMANN’’: An Oscar nominee this year for best foreign language film — and the winner in that category at the Film Independent Spirit Awards — writer-producer-director Maren Ade’s German-Austrian comedydrama concerns an unconventional man’s (Peter Simonischek) efforts to reconnect with his estranged businesswoman daughter (Sandra Continued on page 8
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‘Midsomer Murders’ celebrates 20 years of quirky crimes and global appeal By Leo Barraclough Whodunnit series “Midsomer Murders,” Britain’s biggest drama export, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. How has it maintained its passionate global fan base? On the first day of filming of the 20th season, lead actor Neil Dudgeon, who plays police detective John Barnaby, sits on the banks of the Thames River pondering the enduring appeal of Bentley Productions’ murder mystery, whose latest season has been sold by All3Media Intl. to more than 170 territories. One aspect of the show— set in a bucolic English county comprised of picturesque villages — that sets it apart from the crime genre crowd is that it is “quirky and off-center,” he says, and laced with hefty doses of “eccentricity and humor.” Dudgeon, who is in his seventh season after taking over from original star John Nettles, adds that the view of the English as “genteel, reserved and well-mannered” within the context of the idyllic countryside works as a counterpoint to the deceit and wrongdoing uncovered by the detectives. “It’s like you are in the woods and you find some beautiful log and turn it over and all the woodlice, spiders and beetles come running out from underneath,” he says.
One distinctive feature of the show is the exotic nature of the murders. Dudgeon’s favorite is where a man is found dead in the woods: He has been tied to a tree, his naked body smeared with truffle oil ... and eaten alive by wild boar. Jonathan Fisher, who recently took over as the show’s exec producer, has more bizarre deaths lined up, including one where a man’s head is encased in chocolate to become a grotesque Easter Egg. Like Dudgeon, Fisher likes the juxtaposition of the “chocolatebox view of rural English life” and its “dark, often gothic, bloodsplattered” underbelly. He adds: “It’s pure escapism, and given everything that is happening in the world that is a real source of joy for our fans.” Occasionally, there is also a “hint of the supernatural,” although come the denouement the killer’s motives must be shown to be “as emotionally truthful as possible,” Fisher says. “Everything, ultimately, has to be explained in the real world, but we can get quite spooky.” The show is based on a series of novels by Caroline Graham, and it was former producer Betty Willingale, a consultant on the show now, who first spotted their TV adaptation potential. When the project was pitched to British broadcaster ITV, it was she who pushed for Nettles to be cast as detective Tom Barnaby, who was replaced in sea-
son 13 by his cousin. The series has found U.S. fans through PBS, Acorn TV and Netflix. “As a central character he’s rather ‘still,’” Willingale says. “It isn’t a role that goes deep into investigative techniques or forensic analysis ... but he does present this very British approach to the role. And that approach is to look largely unperturbed and just carry on.” Another of the show’s strengths is the plethora of well-known guest actors, such as Simon Callow and Susan Hampshire. Fisher says: “We are allowed to have quite flamboyant theatrical figures and in doing so we are able to attract a stellar cast pretty much every week.” In his notes to the writers he often eggs them on to “push the idiosyncrasies of the guests as far as possible,” he says. Casting director Louise Cross, who has been with the show from the start, says: “We tend to have strong characters on the page, unlike a lot of modern television, so we pluck from the world of theater actors quite often in order to get a varied performance and a strong sense of character. “Often these days TV requires a low-key naturalistic performance, but in the world of ‘Midsomer’ actors have a bit more of an opportunity to play and have fun with their roles, and I think that’s what attracts them to the show. They get to act, to give a performance.”
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Impress Passover guests with a fresh take on a Jewish classic By Wolfgang Puck “Why is this night different from all other nights?” That’s the age-old question at the heart of the Passover Seder, the ritual meal held on the first night of the holiday (which falls on April 10 this year) that remembers the exodus of the Jewish people from slavery in ancient Egypt. At Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, we’ll be holding our own Seder for the 33rd consecutive year, welcoming guests at a special meal featuring my culinary team’s interpretations of all the traditional foods. One of those interpretations in particular raises another question that my chefs and I have heard for every one of those events: “Why is this gefilte fish different from all other gefilte fishes?” I’m happy to answer that question, and provide you with the recipe. First, let me explain what the dish actually is. “Gefilte” is a Yiddish word that means “stuffed,” and here it refers to a stuffinglike mixture of finely chopped fish mixed with egg, onion, seasonings and a fine meal of matzo, the cracker-like unleavened bread served at Passover in observance of the fact that the Jewish people fled Egypt so quickly they had no time for their bread dough to rise. Most people experience gefilte fish straight out of a jar, a product that all too often receives reactions typified by turned up noses or even rude comments about a flavor some find either too fishy or too bland and a texture sometimes described as dense or rubbery. But when I first learned about it and tasted it many years ago, I immediately thought that I could make something better myself. I also realized that gefilte fish really wasn’t very different from something I’d learned to make in the French restaurants where I’d trained. That’s fish quenelles, delicate egg-shaped dumplings of fish bound with breadcrumbs and egg and then poached in water or fish stock. So I began experimenting, and came up with a version of gefilte fish that combined Jewish tradition with classic French technique. I separated the eggs and then beat
the whites, folding them into the fish mixture for extra lightness. I included chopped onion that I first sauteed in extra-virgin olive oil, bringing a hint of mellowness to its sharp bite; and I added chopped fresh herbs for a taste of springtime. Finally, I took the name “gefilte” much more literally than it usually is, wrapping portions of the fish mixture into individual blanched cabbage leaves, and then gently oven-poaching the individual packages in fish stock. The result is a surprisingly bright-tasting dish that your Seder guests will find delightful. But you don’t even need to throw a Seder to serve it. CABBAGE-WRAPPED PASSOVER GEFILTE FISH Serves 12 • 1 head green cabbage • 1/2 cup (125 mL) matzo meal • 1 quart (1 L) goodquality canned fish stock • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil • 1/2 medium yellow onion, minced • 2 pounds mild white fish fillets such as pike, carp, or whitefish, cut into chunks • 3 large cage-free eggs, separated • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped Italian parsley • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves • 2 to 3 teaspoons kosher salt • 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground white pepper • Cayenne pepper, to taste • 1 medium organic carrot, peeled and cut into thin julienne strips • 1 medium organic leek, white part only, halved lengthwise, thoroughly rinsed, and cut into thin julienne strips • Bottled grated horseradish in vinegar, with or without beet juice, for serving Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully add the head of cabbage and blanch for 5 minutes; then, carefully lift it out, leaving the water in the pot, and transfer to a basin filled with cold water. When cool enough to handle, remove the whole leaves and cut away the tough core. As you peel off the outer leaves, you may have to return the head to the boiling water to soften the inner leaves. Lay the leaves out to dry on a clean kitchen towel. Put the matzo meal in a small bowl. Cover with 1 cup (250 mL) of the fish stock and leave to soak. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender but not yet browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl to cool. In a wooden bowl or on a chopping board, chop the fish finely with a curved chopper or a large knife. Add the soaked matzo meal, the cooled onion, 3 egg yolks, parsley, tarragon, 2 teaspoons salt, white pepper and cayenne to taste; continue chopping until thoroughly combined. In a clean medium bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form firm but not yet stiff peaks. Stir a little into the fish mixture; then, quickly but gently fold in the remaining whites. To test for flavor, bring a little fish stock to a simmer, add a
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small ball of the fish mixture, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding a little more salt or cayenne as you like. Heat the remaining stock and spoon a little into an 11-by-17-inch baking pan. Divide the fish mixture into 12 portions, about 4 ounces (125 g) each, enclosing each in an oblong shape inside 1 or 2 cabbage leaves, wrapping the leaves around
the filling like a package, folding the bottom, then the 2 sides, and then the top over the fish; as the leaves get smaller, you will have to use 2 to wrap a portion. As each package is formed, place it in the prepared baking pan, seam-side down. Pour the remaining stock over the packages and top with the julienned carrot and leek. Cover the pan with foil and bake
for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, leave the fish packages to cool in the stock, and then transfer the packages and stock to an airtight container and refrigerate until serving time. To serve, place one package on each of 12 plates, garnishing with some julienned carrots and leeks. Pass horseradish for guests to add to their plates to taste.
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