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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

77th Year, NO. 14 • 2 Sections

ORLAND PARK

Board will review mayor’s full-time job

Pekau: ‘They’re still unhappy’ with the election By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

The Orland Park Village Board will review the future of the fulltime mayoral position next month, after Mayor Keith Pekau marks

his first year in the job. Until last year, the position of mayor, or village president, in Orland Park had been part-time, with an annual salary of $40,000 (plus $3,000 for also being liquor commissioner).

ic development coordinator was added to the position. At that time, the board said a review could be made of the position’s full-time status before the next election, which will take place in 2021. Pekau said after Monday’s Finance Committee meeting, where the review idea was floated, that

But prior to the election, when Pekau unseated six-term mayor Dan McLaughlin, the village board made the job full-time, with a salary of $150,000, in anticipation of another win by McLaughlin. The role of econom-

he was unaware that his job performance was going to be reviewed. “They are still unhappy with the way the election turned out,” he said. Trustee Patricia Gira proposed the review and suggested doing it at the next village board meeting, on April 16. But the oth-

er two trustees on the Finance Committee, Dan Calandriello and chairman Mike Carroll, said they would prefer to hold off until the May 21 meeting, to give the mayor a full year on the job before the review. Pekau was sworn into office on May 15, 2017 following See ORLAND PARK, Page 2

Palos Hills mayor calls out Metra for lack of service

Palos Park mayor: ‘Critical’ for economic progress By Joe Boyle

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

A magic day on the Village Green

The race is on at the Village Green for prize-filled plastic eggs in the “It’s a Magical Egg Hunt” held Saturday. The event, organized by the Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department, attracted more than 200 children. It included a magic show by Kevin Kelly and a visit by the Easter Bunny. More photos on page 3.

City, MWRD working to fix flooding issue Will seek to purchase and remove home on Cypress Lane that routinely floods By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

A resolution may finally be on the horizon—but still perhaps as much as a year away—for a beleaguered homeowner in the 13000 block of Cypress Lane whose property routinely floods

during rains. The solution is likely to be the purchase of the property and the demolition of the affected house. The Palos Heights City Council unanimously approved the Cypress Lane Project on Tuesday evening as presented by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District (MWRD), pending final review of documentation by the city attorney and staff. City Council members heard Cedric Robertson, a civil engineer with the MWRD, who discussed the flood control project. He detailed the multiple steps to come, some which are shared with the City of Palos Heights. Robertson’s presentation included a projected completion date of spring/summer 2019, but

he added, “there is no guarantee that a proposed flood control alternative will be approved and funded for final design and construction, if the project was accepted and approved as a conceptual project in which a preliminary engineering study was completed.” “They (MWRD) have a timetable,” said Ald. Bob Basso after the meeting. “They have to go See PALOS HEIGHTS, Page 2

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett led off his president’s report at the recent Southwest Conference of Mayors meeting on an issue that continues to bother him — a lack of Metra train service in the southwest suburbs. “We have not had an area representative from Metra at our meetings in a long time,” Bennett said at the mayor’s conference on March 28 at the Evergreen Park Village Hall. “We are tired of being a poor stepchild for ridership. We have upgraded and improved seven stations in the southwest suburbs and we have less service than ever.” Vicky Smith, the executive director for the Southwest Conference of Mayors, assured Bennett that Metra officials will be notified and will be encouraged to attend a future meeting. Other local mayors were in agreement and believe service should be improved. But Bennett was the most vocal on the subject. He provided an example of his ongoing frustration with Metra. “We wanted and requested more train service for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade that was being held downtown,” Bennett said. “But we received no extra train ser-

vice — no more trains. All these train stations have been built in the southwest suburbs and we have no additional train service. Yet, you see plenty of service provided up north and in the western suburbs,” Bennett dismisses the argument that some Metra representatives provide, stating that southwest suburban residents are not using the train service. “If we build it, they will come,” Bennett responded. “Residents will take the train if more service is offered. But when it is inconvenient and when it is not offered on weekends, then residents have no choice but to look elsewhere. It just isn’t fair.” Bennett would like to see Metra representatives attend a meeting sooner than later to address the situation. John Mahoney, mayor of Palos Park, was unable to attend the mayors meeting but sits on the conference’s Transportation Committee. “In our earlier March meeting, we discussed this,” he said and cited the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project as a key component to better commuter rail service in the southwest suburbs. Palos Park and Palos Heights each have Metra stations. “It has been floated out there for many years,” he said of the project. “In my view, it’s really critical for the economic progress of the southwest suburbs.” The 75th Street project, part of See METRA, Page 2

McDonald’s employee earns coveted ‘Crew Person of the Year’ Award Peggy Neuhaus makes impact inside, outside the Palos Heights restaurant

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

When you’ve been named the best among thousands of fellow employees, you might want to brag, even just a little bit. Not Peggy Neuhaus. The longtime Palos Heights resident and longtime McDonald’s employee hasn’t got the personality, nor the time, to trifle with such a wasteful pursuit. Instead, Neuhaus has things to do and people to take care of in her role as lobby hostess at the

restaurant, 7100 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights. And being one of three employees named “Crew Person of the Year” for McDonald’s in its Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Central Illinois and Milwaukee regions for 2018 is, well, just another star on a long list of admirable achievements. “I literally cry inside on the days she does not work,” said Sandy Tewell, senior department manager at the Palos Heights store. “She is the epitome of what McDonald’s is looking for, everywhere.”

recent Saturday, first behind the counter to pick up a tray of prepared food, then out among the customers in a flash, serving them. If she had a third hand, she’d be pouring coffee, too. But give her a minute—probably less—and she’ll be back with the coffee pot. “I feel kind of funny getting Crew Person of the Year,” she said, barely pausing from her rounds. “This is such a team-effort kind of job. There were so many people I couldn’t believe it. It was a good feeling.”

Neuhaus was honored at the annual Employee Recognition Awards banquet Feb. 27 at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Ind. The Crew Person of the Year Award is an annual honor that acknowledges crew members who demonstrate leadership, make outstanding contributions to their restaurant teams and work to elevate the customer experience through quality, service and cleanliness, the company explained in a news release. Neuhaus is a near-blur of motion as she hustles around on a

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Moraine faculty member hit by car in campus parking lot A Moraine Valley Community College faculty member was injured in a car crash that occurred on the Palos Hills campus on Tuesday morning. According to information provided by MVCC spokeswoman Clare Briner, the incident occurred about 10:30 a.m. outside Building D, on the campus at

9000 W. College Parkway. She said the female MVCC employee was injured when a driver, attempting to pass another vehicle, drove over a curb and struck the parked vehicle that the faculty member was in. The driver was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper

passing. The woman who was injured was taken by ambulance to Palos Hospital. Her condition was unknown Tuesday afternoon, but she was reportedly conscious and speaking following the crash. Moraine Valley Community College police are investigating the incident.

Orland Park Continued from Page 1

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Top: Palos Heights resident Kathy Lovitt joins World War II veterans Rich Olund of Palos Park (at left) and Raymond Munoz (in front) of Chicago, and Korean War veteran Ed Sieben of Palos Heights for a photo during the St. Patrick’s Day party she hosted on Friday at McDonald’s, 11050 Southwest Highway, in Palos Hills. Right: Alex Orfanos of Palos Hills and Kathy Lovitt of Palos Heights were dressed in green for the St. Patrick’s Day party she hosted on Friday at McDonald’s, 11050 Southwest Highway, in Palos Hills.

Palos Heights Continued from Page 1

back and get approval from their own side to do this, too.” The property most affected by the flooding, at 13040 Cypress Lane, has been a trouble spot for a very long time. The home is located in Ward 4, represented by Aldermen Jerry McGovern and Michael McGrogan. McGovern showed a thick file of documents in his posession about the situation. He produced a photocopied picture from 1971 of a man, presumably the homeowner at that time, watching a pump discharge water through a large hose from his basement toward the street. “This has been going on as long as I can remember,” said Ald. Basso, who represents a different ward in town but is seated next to McGovern on the city council, “and I’ve been here for almost 15 years myself, even before that.” The homeowner was not present at the Tuesday evening meeting. The Regional News did not have the opportunity to reach out to him prior to press time early Wednesday morning. Contact will be made as soon as possible. Per the MWRD plan, at a future date the city will assist with the property acquisition, obtaining two appraisals and executing a real estate transaction. MWRD will reimburse the acquisition cost at closing. Should the property owner not be satisfied with the appraised

Metra

Continued from Page 1 CREATE (the Chicago Regional Environmental And Transportation Efficiency program) is located near 75th and Western Avenue in Chicago, a rail junction that Southwest Service Metra trains must pass through in order to reach downtown. The junction is a notorious pinch-point of rail traffic due to the heavy amount of freight train usage. A flyover is planned for Metra service. The project is in Phase Two of three phases, pending funding availability. “Our service, although it has improved massively, is still not as reliable and commute times are still 20-30 minutes longer than, say, the western suburbs,” Mahoney said. A former daily rail commuter downtown for almost 30 years, Mahoney currently rides Metra a couple times per month. “I view it (reliable and more frequent train service) as very important to the economy out in the southwest suburbs as people choose where to locate,” he said. “Access to highways and especially train service is something people look at, with commute times, reliability and number of trains,” Mahoney said. “These are all critical things that

the April 4 election. “I don’t see how a few weeks will make a difference, but I will go along with the majority,” said Gira. All three trustees agreed that they would like the full village board to discuss the matter, and even vote on whether to keep the position full-time. They moved the proposal forward without making a recommendation. “It should be put up for full board discussion,” said Calandriello. If any changes are made, they would not go into effect until after the next mayoral election in 2021. Carroll, the Finance Committee chairman, noted on Monday that the mayoral position technically still is part-time because Orland Park has a village manager form of government with a professional staff running the day-to-day business. So, the expectation is that the mayor would focus on the duties of economic development coordinator on a full-time basis. “There really is no exact job description,” said Gira. She said now is a good time to have the review because the other full-time village staff are going through the annual review process. “The mayor is the only position that does not have any oversight,” she noted. Carroll acknowledged that the board decided to make the mayor’s position full-time, with the added responsibility of economic development coordinator, with the expectation that McLaughlin would be re-elected. He said the board felt the role was right for him because of McLaughlin’s connections in the business and development community, as executive director of the Builders Association at the time. Photo by Anthony Caciopo “It was obvious that it was a Traffic speeds past the intersection of 131st Street and Cypress Lane in Palos Heights, where routine flooding has been a major problem for at one-issue election. Voters didn’t least one property owner.

price, he would be free to attempt to sell the house on his own, said McGovern. The city will be responsible for utility service disconnections. MWRD requests the city to continue to look for funding sources; i.e., grants to pay for demolition. “The MWRD seems like they’ve come a long way, and I give a lot of credit to Mr. (David) St. Pierre,” said Mayor Bob Straz, referring to the executive director. “Twenty years ago, when I got involved with Lake Katherine, some of the things I’d hear (from MWRD) were ‘how can we not do something.’ (Lake Katherine Nature Center occupies land leased from MWRD). Now, Mr. St. Pierre was instrumental in negotiating a resolution to this

problem. They’ve changed their attitude, at least as far as working with us.” In other news from the Palos Heights City Council meeting, a proposal was approved from MarchOne Electrical Design, Inc. in the amount of $12,010 to provide electrical work and lighting improvements for the expansion of the Municipal Parking Lot at 12221 S. Harlem Ave. A proposal was approved from Procut, LLC in the amount of $14,825 to provide decorating services at Lake Katherine’s E.G. Simpson Clubhouse. The scope of work includes removal of all wallpaper, drywall repairs where needed and the application of two coats of paint on the walls and ceilings.

we need to seek the assistance of our Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), who sits on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee,” he said. Jim Garrett, president of the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau, told the mayors he had concerns about recent changes to the Cook County Incentive Program. But he is specifically points to a proposal about the Prevailing Wage Tax Incentive Amendment, which requires prevailing wages be paid to contractors that work on a project whose business receives a tax incentive and requires installation of apprenticeship programs. “It also places an unfunded mandate on municipalities to collect and hold certified payrolls for all workers associated with any new construction or repair projects,” Garrett said. “As you are aware, communities are already being asked to do more with less and this requirement is another unfunded mandate that adds to that burden.” Garrett is concerned about the rise in rates for building hotels in the south suburbs. “It will have a major effect on the poorer communities,” Garrett said. “It could be devastating.” In other news, Smith reminded mayors and audience members of the important work that the PLOWS Council on Aging pro-

vides residents over the age of 60 who have physical ailments or might be psychologically impaired. PLOWS is headquartered in Palos Heights and the acronym represents the four townships the program covers — Palos, Lemont, Orland and Worth. “PLOWS can help seniors with medical issues but quite a few other things,” Smith said. “Some reps help make lunch for some of these people or help do laundry.” Justice Mayor Kris Wasowicz asked if PLOWS could look into situations in which seniors are charged exorbitant rates for home construction projects. Wasowicz said in many cases these seniors are taken advantage of by unscrupulous contractors. He mentioned one instance in which an elderly couple was charged $43,000 for minor repairs. Smith said she would pass that information along to PLOWS, which can be reached at (708) 361-0219. Bennett said that in terms of legislative activity in Springfield, a lot of bills are being considered. “They (legislators) are nit-picking about local issues,” Bennett said. “They are looking into mandates and have packed the agenda with a lot of bills there. That usually helps them but hurts local government.” Regional News editor Anthony Caciopo contributed to this report.

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Trustee Patricia Gira at a recent village board meeting.

like us raising the salary to $150,000. So, it only makes sense that we review it,” said Carroll. At the time, the board pointed to a study done by an outside consultant in 2012 that recommended hiring an economic development coordinator and a second assistant village manager. The hike in the mayor’s salary was seen as the less expensive option. Carroll said one of the main concerns with Pekau’s performance in that role so far has been a lack of progress in attracting developers to the I-80 corridor that the village has zoned as a regional mixed-use campus. He said there are other pockets of vacant land on Harlem Avenue and elsewhere in the village that he would like to see developed. However, he agreed that even if McLaughlin was still mayor, they might be in the same position. He said that because the vacant land in the Will County section of the village is privately owned, only the property owners can agree to sell to developers. “We’ve been working on that for 10 years, and it has been a difficult nut to crack.” After the Finance Committee

meeting, Pekau said he has been working “more than 40 hours a week” since taking office, including “a lot of meetings” focused on economic development. Pekau said he recently joined with the mayors of Tinley Park and Mokena to form a group that will work together to attract development to the I-80 corridor that links the three communities. “We’re going to hold our third meeting soon, and decide on a name for the group,” he said. Pekau said he did most of the work on putting together a proposal sent to Amazon in October, in an effort to get the retail giant to consider opening its second headquarters in the mixed-use campus along I-80. “I did a lot of the research on that, with about three hours of work from staff” he said. He also took credit for the recently approved plans by Seritage Properties to open an AMC multiplex theater on the Sears property in Orland Square Mall. “You saw these meetings. It was a no-brainer to me. But I didn’t have a lot of support when I first brought the plans to the village board,” Pekau told reporters.

Award

Continued from Page 1 “Peggy’s passion for this job goes above and beyond; she represents the epitome of exceptional customer service,” said Randy Conn, McDonald’s owner/operator at the Palos Heights restaurant. “Peggy takes the time to build relationships with our customers, and she’s able to make a connection with them unlike any other. She invests in our customers’ and our crew’s happiness and they love her right back,” he said. Just ask Joanne McCue about that love. McCue had just gotten a freshen-up to her coffee before Neuhaus whisked the carafe away to another table. “Peggy is so kind and gentle,” she said. “Peggy will go around and help anyone she sees, even if it’s not work-related. She never stands still.” McCue recalled when a man walked into the restaurant in need of directions. Peggy stepped outside to explain where he needed to go. “And he wasn’t even a customer,” said McCue. According to the company, Neuhaus began her McDonald’s career 22 years ago and has worked in a variety of capacities in the restaurant, including crew trainer, drive-thru attendant and now as a lobby hostess. She builds long-lasting relationships with her customers by engaging in conversation while delivering meals and following up with them to ensure they’re happy. Four times a week, Neuhaus hosts her own “Family Fun Nights’ for local families, consisting of crafts, raffles and other games. As if her smile needed any more brightening, just ask her about those Family Fun Nights. They are a real passion. “This is my baby,” she says. “The families come in, they make it their family dinner and then they send the children to me and we do a craft,” Neuhaus said. After that, she explained, “The kids all play while the parents talk and have coffee. We play bingo…grandma, grandpa, everyone…we play for ice cream cones and cheeseburgers.”

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Peggy Neuhaus smiles as she works the lobby at McDonald’s in Palos Heights. She is the Crew Person of the Year for 2018 in the company’s Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Region.

A poster board with dozens of kids’ photos from Family Fun Night is visible in the window at the entrance to the restaurant, and Neuhaus can name every child pictured. “We have holiday parties, too,” she said. “Whether involved in school or community events, Family Fun Nights, volunteering at a Ronald McDonald House Charities event or hosting our McDonald’s holiday party, Peggy is a true example of giving back to her community and amplifying the customer’s experience,” Conn, the store’s owner/operator added. “Peggy is not only a blessing to my organization, but a blessing to the brand.” “If we could clone her and send

her around the country giving training classes, this would be who you’d want to do it,” said Tewell, the senior department manager. Neuhaus even finds time for crossing guard duties at Lane Elementary School in Alsip. “I’m probably known mostly from the drive-thru, that’s how I got to know everyone in the community,” she said. One of the more remarkable interactions with her customers occurred when a woman pulled up and insisted on showing Neuhaus pictures in her wedding album. For drivers further back in the line, it’s possible that once they edged forward and got to Peggy’s window, her bright, familiar smile may have made any wait they experienced worthwhile.


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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Celebrate National Library Week April 8-14

‘Embrace leadership’ at Palos Heights Library Palos Heights Public Library will join libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs and expertise they offer. April 8-14 is National Library Week, an annual celebration of the life-changing work of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study—they’re also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies and develop their skills and passions, said library administrators in a press release. “Libraries of all types have long been evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve,” the statement read. “Diverse groups including elected officials, small business

owners and students depend upon libraries and the resources they offer. Resources like e-books and technology classes, materials for English-language learners and programs for job seekers are just a few ways libraries and librarians are transforming to lead their communities. Community members can also develop their own leadership skills at the library, with endless opportunity to build skills and confidence through resources and programming.” Palos Heights Public Library helps lead the community by offering computer classes, programs to enrich and educate, story time and early literacy learning, digital resources and showing people of all ages how to connect to a world of information. “The library helps lead our community by advocating for

widespread access to crucial services and lifelong learning,” said Library Director Jesse Blazek. “Libraries level the playing field for people of any age who seek information and access to technologies to improve their quality of life.” Palos Heights Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with: • Patron Appreciation Day Tuesday, April 10, all day Come in for a day of special programs, giveaways, refreshments and a special drawing to win an Amazon Echo Dot. • Eight Books to Inspire, Intrigue, Entertain, and Maybe Even Change Your Life - Tuesday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. Special program from Jenny Riddle sponsored by the Friends of the Library • Digital Test Drive Expo – Wednesday, April 11, 10 a.m.

and 6:30 p.m. Check out the library’s tech with a hands-on introduction to the latest tech resources. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a Mini RC Helicopter Drone and Amazon Fire TV Stick. • Books at half price in the Friends of the Library Book Store. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. For more information, visit the Palos Heights Public Library at 12501 S 71st Avenue, call (708) 448-1473 or see the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary. org. Library hours are Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

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POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK DUI

Retail theft

Timothy J. Garvin, 30, of New Lenox, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 5:56 p.m. March 10, at 167th Street and LaGrange Road. Police said he was also cited for driving under the influence of drugs, driving without insurance, improper left turn and improper lane usage. He was also issued a municipal violation for possession of drug paraphernalia after he turned over a marijuana grinder, a glass pipe, and a vape pen with cannabis oil. He is due in court on April 12. Earl Robinson, 64, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 9:07 p.m. March 7, in the 16200 block of South 94th Avenue. Police said he registered .150 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for improper lane usage, driving in the wrong lane, and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He is due in court on April 26.

Lavell Robinson, 40, of Blue Island, was charged with felony retail theft following his arrest at Toys R Us in Orland Square Mall at 11:55 a.m. March 14. Police said he took merchandise worth $190 out of the store. The charge was raised to a felony because he has a prior conviction for retail theft. He was held for a bond hearing. Tremayne Jamison, 46, of Gary, Ind., was charged with retail theft at Jewel, 9350 W. 159th St., at 3:38 p.m. March 13. Police said he took six speakers from a display and left the store with the items worth $587.94 in total. He was due in court on March 26.

Revoked license Damien D. Williams, 25, of Bolingbrook, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 4:04 p.m. March 12, at 151st Street and LaGrange Road. Police said his Minnesota driver’s license was revoked. He was also cited for driving with an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on April 12.

Suspended license Troy Kuzma, 30, of Grayslake, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:07 a.m. March 6, in the 14000 block of South LaGrange Road. Police found he was also wanted on two outstanding warrants, from Cook and Will counties, both for driving with a suspended license. He was also cited for driving without insurance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said two glass pipes, a marijuana grinder, and a marijuana bong were found in the car. He was due in court for the latest charges on April 18, and for the Cook County warrant on Tuesday April 3. He was turned over to Will County authorities to await a bond hearing for the second warrant.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Suspended license Sahar Murrar, 19, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:51 p.m. March 25, at 119th Street and LaGrange Road. Police said she was also cited for driving with expired registration, no insurance, and failure to signal when required. Police said she is due in court on April 26. Blake M. Machota, 46, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:37 p.m. March 24, at Route 83 and Kean Avenue. Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding, 70 mph in a 40-mph zone; driving with a suspended license and no insurance. He is due in court on April 26.

Possession of cannabis Conor Ian Cothard, 24, of Homer Glen, was issued local ordinance violations for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 3:40 p.m. March 26, at Main Street and Archer Avenue. Police said a small amount of marijuana and a glass pipe were found in the car. He was also issued warnings

about overly tinted windows and improper display of registration. He is due at a hearing in Palos Park Village Hall on May 2.

No front license plate Nichole J. Buccellato, 31, of Chicago Ridge, was issued a local ordinance violation for having no front license plate following a traffic stop at 7:46 p.m. March 25, in the 11700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said she was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia after turning over a marijuana grinder with drug residue. She is due at a hearing on May 2 in Palos Park Village Hall.

Outstanding warrant Roni L. Collins, 52, of Justice, was arrested on an outstanding warrant after police were called to a disturbance at 10:28 a.m. March 25, at a Shell gas station at 131st Street and LaGrange Road. Police said she was a complainant in that case, involving a disorderly customer. When the warrant was discovered, she was arrested about 3:30 p.m. outside the Circle K, at 13056 S. LaGrange Road, where she worked. She was held for a bond hearing in Markham Courthouse.

Palos Park Police alert residents of phone scam Palos Park Police Department officers met with an individual Photos by Anthony Caciopo that was the victim of an attempted phone scam. The individual Continued from page 1 reported that she received a call Clockwise from top left: Gavin Pounds, 9, of Orland Park splits open the plastic eggs he collected, to check for prizes inside. Elizabeth Russo, 3, shows regarding health insurance and her mother, Kim, an egg she found at the Easter egg hunt. Year-and-a-half-old Nolan Pontarelli is looking sharp. He attended with his brother, Rey, 3, the health insurance marketplace and parents, all of Palos Park. Jack Kenney, 4, checks out an oversized egg he was given, definitely not one found in the egg hunt. Jack, of Homewood, identification showed Village of came to the event with his mom, Andrea, who works in Palos Park. Palo with a local area code. According to police, this is an attempt at a phone clone most likely to use the Village of Palo, minus the s, to get people to answer the phone. They are warning

A magic day on the Village Green

Visit Lake Katherine, enjoy Mid-April programs “Junior Explorers: Get in Touch with Trees” is one of several upcoming programs offered at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7402 Lake Katherine Dr., Palos Heights. To register, call (708) 361-1876. The learning event will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. The cost is $6 per child. It features a one-hour experience for grades K-2. “We’ll investigate the trees around us and give a tree a hug,” a news release from the

nature center stated. A tree project to take home is included. Registration must be made no later than the Monday before the program, quoting program #684. “Little Explorers: Love a tree, hug a tree” will be held at 9:30 a.m. April 12 (#677); 9:30 a.m. April 13 (#678) and 10:30 a.m. April 14 (#679). The cost is $6 per child. “This is a one-hour experience for children 3-6, together with their favorite adult,” according to the news release.

“We’ll investigate the trees around us and give a tree a hug.” A tree project to take home is included. Pre-registration is required. “Earth Day Yoga” will be offered at $20 per person from 6 to 8 p.m. April 18. “Let’s give gratitude to our planet this Earth Day with a brief lesson on essential oils and cultivating natural products through discussion, meditation and a yoga session focused on earth salutations,” said organizers in a press

release. “Bring some friends and stay for social hour with snacks and one essential oil cocktail. This class will enlighten your mind on the wonders of nature and ground your body and spirit with a yoga session geared toward all levels of yogis.’ The event will be held at Lake Katherine, in cooperation with the Morgan Park Sports Center of the Chicago Park District. Registration is required at https://tinyurl. com/y6u6xlaq.

vehicles parked in the Ishnala subdivision, in the 12900 blocks of Choctaw Road, Seneca Road and Ute Lane.

registration and no insurance. He is due in court on April 20.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Revoked license Michael Supak, 39, of Mokena, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 6:59 p.m. March 27, in the 7100 block of West 127th Street. Police said he drove off the road and struck a tree. He was also cited for making an improper turn. He is due in court on April 20.

Aggravated speeding Georgios Karanastasis, 47, of

Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 6:33 p.m. Friday, in the 12900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was driving 63mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also cited for having expired registration. He is due in court on May 14.

Car burglaries Palos Heights police have received multiple reports over the past week of thefts from unlocked

Possession of cannabis Richard Menconi, 20, of Midlothian, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 9:50 p.m. Saturday, in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was carrying a sandwich bag of cannabis. He was also cited for driving without valid

DUI Hector Vargas, 34, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:26 a.m. Sunday, in the 6400 block of west 127th Street. Police said he failed field sobriety tests. He was also cited for carrying a firearm while intoxicated. He is due in court on April 30.

residents to hang up or simply not answer when they see Village of Palo identified. The homeowner was advised she needed to buy health insurance or face a fine. The individual did not comply with request for full name, date of birth, phone number, income information and Social Security number. She hung up once realizing the caller was digging for personal information. The caller had made it sound like this was an urgent matter.


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SW Siders, like Lipinski, brought home the bacon

As a lifelong Southwest Sider, I felt good when I read reporter Steve Metsch’s analysis of the numbers in the Dan Lipinski-Marie Newman primary race in last week’s Southwest News-Herald. The numbers showed that Southwest Side voters—people like me—brought home the bacon for our congressman, who earned about 5,000 more votes in city precincts than did Newman—more than enough to offset her relatively slim margin of victory in the suburbs. Politically speaking, I’m like thousands of other Southwest Siders. I am what pundits used to call a Reagan Democrat. Loyal to my party in local elections, but capable of drifting to the GOP in national elections, especially in cases where Democrats have drifted too far to the left. I like the job Congressman Lipinski has done over the years. He strikes a common-sense balance between being pro-business and pro-labor. Lipinski encourages patriotism—but not the mindless, upyours patriotism fashionable among President Trump and too many Republicans. Instead, a thinking patriotism that always puts America first but recognizes that other nations are to be respected, as well. He is one of the few representatives in Congress who is truly pro-science and pro-environment. Speaking of science, the congressman also understands that life in a woman’s womb is exactly that—human life—and he has the courage to say so, publicly and clearly. That used to be a given in this country, but not any more in a nation of political expediency. The fact that Lipinski stood his ground on that issue—even willing to lose his political career over it, if need be—has earned him the undying respect of this Southwest Side mom. And yes, like his father before him, he brings home the bacon for the district. Space does not allow me to list all the federal resources he has brought here. But those things matter. Those resources are jobs, as well as services for us all. When Marie Newman launched her challenge to the congressman, I looked at her candidacy with a respectful and open mind—as we all should, as voters. We owe that to all office seekers, I think. But I have to say I was profoundly disappointed. What I saw—and I think a lot of voters saw—was a national campaign disguised as a local effort, and poorly disguised at that. While the congressman went about the day-to-day work of serving his constituents, Newman was busy boasting to anyone who would listen that her campaign “has been recognized nationally as one of the top races to watch in 2018,” as she said again and again in press releases. She noted that her left-leaning campaign “has gained endorsements from top progressive voices across the map, including NARAL Pro-Choice America, the Human Rights Campaign, SEIU, Senator Bernie Sanders, MoveOn. org, EMILY’s List, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Reps Jan Schakowsky and Luis Gutierréz, Gloria Steinem, Hispanic American Labor Council, Reclaim Chicago, National Nurses United, and a slew of other top individuals and organizations.” Well OK, but what about the people here on the Southwest Side? What about our bread-and-butter issues here locally? While the congressman was going toe-to-toe with the feds, fighting for Midway-area homeowners who have been given defective—and possibly toxic—windows and doors by a government agency, Newman was being feted at fundraisers outside the district. The fact that she didn’t seize upon the “airport windows” issue told me what I needed to know. All too often, candidates are so busy talking about saving the world, they don’t make time to help their next-door neighbors who are suffering. Those who backed her are urging her to run again. That’s her call, of course. But if there is a next time, my advice is keep it local. Worry less about what Gloria Steinem thinks and more about what Gloria Garcia thinks, if you get my drift.

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Joan Hadac is a reporter with the Southwest News-Herald, a sister publication to The Regional News.

Roseanne revival brings back memories They used to say TV — the “boob tube” — would corrupt our little minds. These days, it has never been truer as partisan, poisoned politics spreads like a cancer into everything. TV is a warzone of partisan hate, these days, so I cheer when something rises that challenges the one-directional river of hate that plagues most TV news, entertainment and talk. I am talking about the excessive and nauseating anti-Trump hate on TV. It’s really disgusting. I’ve avoided watching the mainstream news shows because I don’t need to be reminded about how much they hate President Donald Trump. The mainstream news media really sucks. With only a few exceptions, many of today’s TV sitcoms are cheap knock-offs of rehashed humor. I love the spin-off of the hit comedy series “King of Queens,” called “Kevin Can Wait.” The partnering of Kevin James and Leah Remini makes the second season very entertaining. I’ve run from commercial “free” TV — which isn’t free from hate or commercials — and turn instead to pay channels like HBO, Netflix, Hulu and even Amazon Prime where the biggest problem is internet consistency. You can find both sides of the political spectrum there. But somehow, someone in mainstream TV figured out what the public needs and revived the 1980s series “Roseanne,” a sitcom about a lower middle-class family (living in a fictional home based in Elgin, Illinois) that just about does everything right. It stars Roseanne Barr and John Goodman, parents of a dysfunctional brood that

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probably reflects real American life better than other TV shows. The humor is phenomenal, and that’s no wonder because Whitney Cummings, an American comedian with a true sense of humor that cuts deep into the American psyche, is the executive producer. Cummings was born in the early 1980s, and that is ironic because much of the Roseanne revival reflects a lot of the 1970s and 1980s TV flavor that was killed off by an entertainment media which followed the flute of a dying mainstream news media over the cliff like lemmings. Or, I could have written today’s sitcom producers have been drinking the anti-Trump Kool-Aid like Jim Jones worshipers in Guyana. I love TV from the 1970s and 1980s. Remember some of the hits that filled our TV screens? Several great programs began in the 1970s and died in the 1980s, replaced by other great shows. They included “The Jeffersons,” “WKRP in Cincinnati,” “Three’s Company,” “The Love Boat,” “Happy Days,” “Diff’rent Strokes,” “Laverne & Shirley” and “Taxi.” The Korean War series “M*A*S*H” came to an end in the 1980s. The 1980s continued with great shows

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like “Married with Children,” “Who’s the Boss,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “Night Court,” “Dynasty,” “The Facts of Life,” “Murphy Brown” and “Newhart,” followed by “Cheers,” “Miami Vice,” “Family Ties,” “Magnum P.I.,” “ALF,” “Nightrider,” “Hill Street Blues” and the world’s best comedy sitcom, “The Golden Girls” which ran from 1985 until 1992. This list isn’t the entire list of great shows, but just a few I remember of what we once enjoyed. My mother loved “The Golden Girls,” and so did I. It had political humor, but the humor had respectful limits, boundaries allowing for discussion unlike the cleverly disguised hatred that spews from George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Joe Scarborough, Jake Tapper, or the garbage spread on hate sites like Huffington Post and so many more. Born in the late 1980s, Roseanne continued for nine seasons thru 1996, one of the last great series on mainstream TV, which has become so rotten. Every Tuesday at 7 p.m., I get to do what I’ve been doing for years, point the TV remote and happily flip past all the garbage to one show, ABC. Don’t call my cell, message me on Facebook, SnapChat, WhatsApp, or Facetime, or Tweet to me when the Conner family is reigning royal. Let me enjoy the glorious past! Ray Hanania is an award winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Contact him through his website at www.Hanania.com or at rghanania@gmail.com.

Democrat Senator after Senator is being politically whipped by their constituents to end an actual, real-life filibuster against the passage of the bill. With the president using the bully pulpit to excoriate them, they will cave-in to the pressure. But only if they are forced to actually filibuster the bill and hold the Senate floor, as opposed to the current courtesy paper filibuster. If, as is likely, there are differences of opinion between the House and Senate about what should be in the appropriations bill, they resolve the differences, the House passes the amended bill, and the Senate Democrats have a choice on whether to try to hold the floor again. After a few of these forced, real filibusters, the Democrats will be much less likely to fight everything, but instead will negotiate some changes in exchange for their votes. That is regular order, rather than the current hostage taking which is the current government funding process. But to break the stranglehold of failure that engulfs the

legislative process, President Trump needs to engage in both the timing of when each bill comes up, and making certain that the funding bills contain his priorities. He cannot afford to find himself doing a photo-op in front of “big, beautiful walls” only to discover that funding for those walls has been explicitly prohibited in the funding bill that he is promoting. The previous administration was expert at forcing GOP leaders in the House and Senate to accept its funding priorities and stripping out riders and defunds that were counter to their policy wishes. President Trump can and should be even more effective with ostensible support from majorities in both houses of Congress. The White House just needs a war room which combines legislative calendar and messaging to bring the full weight of the executive branch to bear. While the above description is simplistic in that achieving the goal of passing individual appropriations bills and avoiding a continuing resolu-

tion to extend funding of the government into the lame duck is much harder than described. The truth is that President Trump will likely not have a better Congress to work with in 2019, so this may be his last, best opportunity to achieve his funding priorities until his second term. The White House needs to recognize this right now and begin a focused battle plan to force their priorities through Congress in September. A September continuing resolution to a lame duck session almost guarantees that the president’s priorities will lose even if the GOP maintains control of Congress. The best answer is to avoid this problem by putting every ounce of energy into funding those priorities during the spring and summer so a late September choice between a bad, bad bill and shutting down the government is avoided. Rick Manning is the president of Americans for Limited Government.

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McAlister’s Deli to open new location next week in Orland Park BOB BONG optical shop is already open at the site. A City Barbecue restaurant is scheduled to open in the same development later this month.

Housewares sale to benefit Sertoma A Housewares Super Sale will move into the former Dominick’s store in Palos Heights this weekend with all of the proceeds benefitting individuals with disabilities at Sertoma Centre, Inc. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 7-8, at the former Dominick’s at 6401 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights. The housewares are coming from the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show at McCormick Place. Items include furniture and rugs. Cash and credit card only for payment. All sales will be final.

Fratello’s adds Tinley Park location The Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce announced that Fratello’s Café and Deli would finally be opening its third location this week at 7101 W. 183rd St., near the entrance to the Tinley Park Convention Center. A ribbon cutting ceremony was scheduled to take place this past Tuesday, April 3. Owners Adriano Martino and Marco Caso also operate two café and deli locations in Homewood. The original café is at 18201 Dixie Highway and their second site is at 17929 S. Halsted St. They also operate a catering business. The Tinley location will be the biggest and best, Caso said. “About 3,000 square feet,” he said. “It

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 Gentile Silvana to Cox Michael S, 15229 Catalina Dr, Unit #2C, $128,000.00; Firstsecure B&T Co Tr to Jennings Everett, 15142 Sunset Ridge Dr, $255,000.00; Bmo Harris Bk to Kurnat Mariusz, 15620 117th Ct, $105,500.00; Avina Yvonne Tr to McCaffrey Thomas J, 14160 S 88th Ave, $538,000.00; Ledbetter Katherine P to Ocon-

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McAlister’s Deli will open next week in Orland Park’s Gateway Plaza.

McAlister’s Deli has announced that it will open its first south suburban location next week in Orland Park’s new Gateway Plaza at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road. The restaurant will open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 9, at 14309 S. LaGrange Road. The first 50 people in line on opening day will receive a card good for one free tea a week for a year. Orland is the second location for a McAlister’s Deli operated by The Hari Group, a franchise development company based in Naperville. The first one is in Naperville. A third McAlister’s Deli location is planned for U.S. 30 and Wolf Road in Mokena. “We’re very excited to be opening in Orland Park,” said Ravi Patel, one of the co-owners. “It’s a great location.” Patel said McAlister’s has a large variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. It also has a menu item called Spuds, which is a large baked potato that is topped with a variety of items from black olives and jalapenos to grilled chicken and black angus roast beef. McAlister’s is also famous for its iced tea, which can be regular or sweet or a combination. You can also get it mixed with lemonade. Patel said McAlister’s will offer dine-in, carryout and catering. “Eventually, we will have outdoor seating,” he said. Patel said hiring is still underway for the Orland location, which will employ 50-60 people when it opens. The company started in 1989 in an old service station that had been turned into a 1950s diner by a film crew. It now has more than 400 locations in 28 states. There are 18 restaurants in Illinois and two in northwest Indiana in Schererville and Merrillville. The 10,500-square-foot Gateway Plaza was developed on the former site of Steagerman’s Union 76 gas station and is kitty-corner from the University of Chicago Medical Center. A Visionworks

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will have a brick oven for pizzas.” The Tinley location is in a former Submarina sub shop and the adjoining former State Farm Insurance office. “The idea has always been to open more locations,” said Caso. The menu at both Homewood locations is about the same with gourmet coffees, teas, salads and sandwiches. The new location will also have pizza slices and Polish sausage. “It’s a pretty extensive menu,” said Caso. “There are a lot of products available.” Caso said each location has its own market and draws a different kind of customer. Hours haven’t been announced for the Tinley location, but the Dixie Highway location is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Halsted location is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. All three locations will offer dine-in service and catering. For more information, visit fratelloscatering.com.

Every month, you pay your mortgage. And, depending on your circumstances, you may be able to afford to put in additional payments — perhaps sizable ones. But should you? Or, if you really have the extra money, should you invest it? Initially, you might think it would be quite nice to rid yourself of that mortgage sooner, rather than later. But is it really the burden it seems? Actually, you get some real benefits from a mortgage. It certainly provides something of great value to you — your home. If you got your mortgage — or refinanced your home — within the past decade or so, you are borrowing money at a pretty favorable interest rate, by historical standards. And even assuming a mild rate of inflation, such as we’ve had for the past several years, you’ll essentially be paying off your mortgage with cheaper and cheaper dollars over time. Plus, your interest payments may well be tax deductible. (The new tax laws limit deductions on new mortgages of $750,000 or more. For questions on your specific situation, consult your tax professional.) So, given these advantages, an argument could be made that you

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should be in no hurry to pay off your mortgage. Still, you might be tempted to make the extra payments because you’ll be building home equity. After all, isn’t this equity valuable? It is — to a degree. The larger your home equity, the more money you’ll get to keep when you eventually sell your home. But in the meantime, that home equity may be less useful than you might imagine. For one thing, just building more equity won’t make your home more valuable — it will rise (or fall) in value along with whatever’s happening in the housing market. By contrast, you could take the extra money and buy more shares in an investment such as stocks — and the more shares you own, the more valuable your investment will be if the price per share rises. Also, if you were to experience a temporary job loss or some other financial emergency, your home equity might not help you

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Apply by April 15 for Palos Area Chamber’s Health & Business Expo

The application deadline is drawing near for the Palos Area Chamber’s annual Business and Health Expo on May 5 at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. Applications are due April 15 for exhibitors and vendors. The event puts local businesses in the same space as at least 2,000 Tinley McDonald’s to community members and runners close for remodeling in the Southwest Half Marathon, The McDonald’s restaurant near said Chamber officials. The run171st Street and Harlem Avenue ners will be coming in to pick up in Tinley Park will be closed for their registration packets for the remodeling for several weeks. A sign at the restaurant said it would close at midnight Sunday, April 1, and be closed for between 12 and 16 weeks. A manager said the remodeling would include new equipment and the installation of a double drive- Chamber scholarship through lane. application available;

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much; if you’re not working, you could even have trouble getting a home equity loan. Conversely, your investment portfolio can offer you greater liquidity, depending on your specific investments. Most investment vehicles, such as stocks and bonds, generally can be sold quickly, without much difficulty. (Keep in mind, though, that if you were forced to sell investments when their price was down, you could take a loss on the sale.) Clearly, you could gain some advantages by using any extra money to invest, rather than paying down your mortgage. Nonetheless, you may simply get emotional and psychological satisfaction by speeding your progress toward the day when your house is paid off — and that type of satisfaction certainly has value. You’ll need to weigh these intangible factors carefully in deciding whether to increase your investments or make extra mortgage payments — because, ultimately, you need to feel that you’re doing the right thing, for the right reasons.

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race the following day. The fee is $120 per exhibitor for Chamber members and $300 for non-members. It includes a reserved space, an 8-foot table and two chairs. Limited electricity is available for an extra $15. Vendors/crafters will be charged $60 each. Vendor spots are limited and vendors are asked to call first

before submitting an application. Spots will be assigned on a firstcome, first-served basis. Applications are available on the chamber website, palosareachamber.org. More information can be obtained by calling the Chamber office at (708) 480-3025 or emailing info@palosareachamber.com.

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The 2018 scholarship application for students of Palos Area Prospect Savings Bank (as of April 3) Chamber of Commerce members’ RATES APR POINTS employees and area students is now 30-year fixed 4.250 4.366 0 available. 20-year fixed 4.000 4.158 0 New this year, the application 15-year fixed 3.625 3.826 0 can also be submitted online. The CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of April 2) application can be downloaded RATES APR POINTS at www.palosareachamber.org. 30-year fixed 4.625 4.7120 0 Applications are due Wednesday, 20-year fixed 4.375 4.4910 0 April 11. 15-year fixed 4.125 4.2610 0 For more information, call the William, 6206 W 127th Pl, All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders. chamber office at (708) 480-3025 $185,000.00; Callahan James M to Arun- or email info@palosareachamber. del John J, 12415 S 73rd Ave, org. $580,000.00; Oneill Marnie J Tr to VicenCulinary students to feed Puzzle on Page 7 Puzzle on Page 7 te Joel, 7669 White Pine Pl, chamber members $260,000.00; Culinary students at Shepard Boerema Klazena Tr to Hagard Valerie, 12560 Parkside Ave, High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland, are hosting a multi-chamber of $239,000.00. commerce luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 17. Palos Park The annual event features lunch First Midwest Bk Tr to Ah & Grp Inc, 8040 129th Pl, provided by Shepard culinary arts students. Space is limited, so early $320,000.00; Brasel Steven F to Roik Beata, registration is requested. Members 27 N Woodland Trl, $258,000.00; will pay $20 and non-members Kern John S Tr to Lombard $25. For more information or to regRichard, 10 Old Timber Ln, ister, call (708) 480-3025. $531,000.00.

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DEATH NOTICES James Patrick ‘Pat’ Floyd

Orland Park resident James Patrick “Pat” Floyd, 70, died March 27. Mr. Floyd was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran. His occupation was truck parts sales. Survivors include Mr. Floyd’s wife, Margaret E. “Robin” Floyd; sons, Jim and Matt; brothers, Gary, Richard, Neal and Jeff; sisters, Mickey Gibbons, Rose Nelson, Peggy Fuit and Cathy Roby; as well as many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday from Colonial Chapel in Orland Park to St. Julie Billiart Church, Tinley Park. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Theresa M. O’Connell

Palos Park resident Theresa M. O’Connell (nee Ebach), 89, died March 28 at her home. Mrs. O’Connell was a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, Louis J., Patrick, Michael and William; daughters, Catherine Gore and Maureen Brossard; sisters, Carol, Mary and Agnes; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were Saturday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home, 10701 S. Harlem Ave., Worth, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

History museum debuts ‘Worship in Orland’ The rich history of Orland Park’s houses of worship, dating back to the village’s early settlers in the mid-1800s, will be featured at the Village of Orland Park History Museum’s newest exhibit, “Worship in Orland.” The exhibit opens Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum, 14415 Beacon Ave. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibit is free and will run until September. “Guests will learn about Orland Park’s first churches, starting with the English Settlement Church and the Goodings Grove Church,” said Trustee Kathy Fen-

ton, the village board liaison to the museum. “This is a great exhibit for anyone interested in learning about the churches of Orland Park’s earliest residents.” “Worship in Orland” will also feature Orland Park churches in 2018, reflecting the different religions currently represented within the village. “Early settlers wanted to come here in search of new opportunities. Just because they moved and settled in a new area, that did not mean they had to leave their culture or faith behind,” said Sarah Konzen, museum curator. “Early settlers worshipped to-

gether in their houses, and once the one-room schools were built, they began holding services in the schools. As the community grew, so did the need for a church building.” The young, but growing community was filled with European immigrants, mostly from England and Germany. The exhibit will explore the roots of the village’s early Lutheran Church, the Methodist Church Twin Towers, St. Michael Catholic Church and how the three were the primary places of worship in Orland Park until the village began to expand post WWII.

“Guests will view various holy books, photos, and an original light fixture and ceiling tile from the Twin Towers — which opened in 1898,” Konzen said. “We’ll also have attire displayed, as ‘Sunday best’ was a must for churchgoers. We’ll showcase an 1890s Victorian dress and an old suit jacket and top hat.” The Village of Orland Park History Museum is open noon to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. To learn more about the exhibit or museum, contact the museum during business hours at (708) 873-1622.

Catholic Men’s Conference of the Archdiocese of Chicago to be held Saturday “Living Emmaus in Everyday Life” is the theme of this year’s Catholic Men’s Conference of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 7 at St. Rita of Cascia High School, 7740 South Western Avenue, Chicago. Most Reverend Joseph Perry, Auxiliary

Bishop of Chicago, will be the main celebrant of the 11 a.m. Mass during the conference. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Bradley Zamora, Director of Liturgy, Chairperson and Instructor for the Department of Liturgy and Music at University of Saint Mary of the Lake/ Mundelein Seminary. “We are proud to offer a few hours

of respite, prayer and solid input to men across the Archdiocese on how they can live faithfully the implications of their baptism and discipleship in Christ for these times,” said Perry. The conference is hosted by the Catholic Men Chicago Southland Apostolate (CMCS), which is the Catholic Apostolate of Bishop Perry. The conference costs

$25 per person and includes breakfast, keynote address, group discussion and Mass. Parking is free. According to a news release announcing the conference, CMCS has nurtured Catholic men’s spirituality by reminding them to be holy and courageous men, to improve their marriages, be better fathers to their children, grow in virtue, serve

the needs of others more generously, be active participants in their parishes and be better citizens. Registration and more information about the conference can be obtained at conference.CMCSvirtues.org or by calling (708) 374-7729.

Organ/tissue donations now open to teens 16 and 17 April is National Donate Life Month and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office kicked off a new ad campaign this week highlighting the Jan. 1, 2018 law allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to register to become organ/tissue donors. “Teenagers are making a difference across the country,” said Jesse White, the Secretary of State. “They are making their voices heard and people are listening. Here in Illinois, they are expressing their intention to help others when they sign up to become organ/tissue donors. So far

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Prairie students raise money for American Heart Association

Prairie School students in Orland Park raised $10,070 when they participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart on March 1. In addition to raising funds, students learned several activities to keep their hearts healthy. Carl Sandburg High School Junior Leaders Program attended the event and helped facilitate eight heart-healthy stations that included hula-hoops, jumping rope and a variety of other calisthenics. This is the sixth year that high school students have participated in this event at Prairie, serving as healthy role models for the younger students.

Moraine Valley Community College phlebotomy students are leaving their mark on the college at a perfect rate. Students in the program passed the 2017 Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam at 100 percent. This exam is a credential that signifies mastery-level knowledge of phlebotomy procedures and theory. More employers seek these creden-

Medication dosage error is frightening

Old client brings back memories Last Thursday night was like Old Home Week at Capri Ristorante in Palos Heights. Thursdays are long days at the office and sometimes Connie and I like to go to Capri and split an eggplant parmesan and one of Capri’s famous glasses of Merlot, after we’ve stopped by the house after work and fed the dogs and let them out. We ran into some old clients, which is always a pleasure. Bob said, “Good to see you. We remember the house calls you made back in the early ‘90s. We especially remember when you came to our house on Christmas Eve and put Sam to sleep by our fireplace for us with the whole family there. I do remember your old white Tahoe and the cool caduceus painted on the side.” (A caduceus is an image of a winged staff with intertwined serpents, a symbol widely associated with the medical profession). I smiled and said, “Yeah, that was a good old truck”. In the house-call days we would go north on Harlem Avenue to Berwyn, south to Country Club Hills, west to I-55 and east to Western Avenue. It was a large area and we put on a lot miles each week. If that truck stopped running we were out of luck.

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Fortunately, early on we met Matt and Steve at Brake-Tec on Southwest Highway in Worth. In those early days, we could only afford older, used vehicles but Brake-Tec kept them running like tops. In these 28 years they have repaired many of our client’s cars, as well as those of our staff. They’ve been trustworthy and a blessing to us personally and as a business.

Use turmeric for a dog’s arthritis? Occasionally someone asks about using the spice turmeric for their dog’s arthritis. There are some veterinary-specific products on the market that are designed for better absorption in a dog’s GI tract than what you buy over the counter. One of our clients who is 85 years old swears by it for herself. She told me she takes a teaspoonful of turmeric every night in a shot of vodka. Ever since she has been doing this, her pain is much reduced, she says. I was asked about turmeric again yesterday so I thought I would look in the literature to see what I could find to tell clients. I came across an interesting abstract from the Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology Journal entitled “Transcriptome modification of white blood cells after dietary administration of curcumin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug in osteoarthritis (OA) affected dogs.” In the study the dietary effect of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), or curcumin, on the expression of white blood cells in OA dogs was investigated using a 44K oligo microassay. Two groups of OA dogs and one group of healthy dogs were clinically evaluated. Blood was sampled on day 0 and after 20 days of dietary administration of an NSAID, or curcumin. Differentially expressed genes in

In the public service announcement (PSA), a young woman explains how teenagers are “gaining respect and changing the future.” She encourages teens to make a difference in Illinois now that they are eligible to register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/ Tissue Donor Registry. The television, radio and digital ads will run in English and Spanish statewide throughout the month. The commercial will also be played on more than 400 movie screens throughout the state. During this month, high schools

will be distributing organ/tissue donor materials and hosting donor drives. Colleges and hospitals will also be hosting donor drives and featuring displays statewide. “We encourage all Illinoisans to join the organ and tissue donor registry,” said White. “One person can improve the quality of life for up to 25 people.” Illinoisans can register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry at LifeGoesOn. com, by calling (800) 210-2106 or by visiting their local Driver Services facility.

MVCC phlebotomy students pass exam at 100 percent

PICK OF THE LITTER Dear Readers, Last week we received a fax request from another off-the-wall pet pharmacy we had never heard of before. The pharmacy requested that we approve the purchase of two 50 ml bottles of an injectable arthritis medication for dogs by one of our Palos Hills clients. The problem is that the dog product comes in 5 ml bottles. The 50 ml bottles are for horses. The product may be different for all I know since I don’t treat horses and the cost difference was astronomical. We refused and the client had the pharmacy resubmit their corrected request. The second request referred to us as Prairie State “Vetinary” Clinic. Morons cannot even spell veterinary. We didn’t approve the Rx and never will from these jokers.

this year, more than 11,500 young people have registered. We are proud of these young people and their efforts to help others and save lives.” According to White, there are more than 6.4 million people currently registered to become organ/ tissue donors in Illinois. However, approximately 4,700 people are on the waiting list and about 300 die each year waiting for an organ transplant, he said. More than 11,500 teens have registered as organ/tissue donors since Jan. 1.

Meet Joe and Piper from Palos Heights. Piper is 1 ½- years old and still has some growing to do.

comparison to the control group were identified with MeV software and were functionally annotated and monitored for signaling pathways and candidate biomarkers. After 20 days of treatment, the differentially expressed transcripts significantly decreased from 475 to 173 in the NSAID group and from 498 to 141 in the curcumin group. Genes involved in inflammatory response and in connective tissue development and function dramatically decreased at day 20. Other genes, included in cellular movement, cellular compromise, and immune cell trafficking, were differentially expressed at day 0 but not at day 20 in both groups. Specific molecular targets of curcumin, not observed for NSAID, were the lkB up-regulation in the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway and IL18 down-regulation in the role of cytokines in mediating communication between immune cells (cells which aggravate arthritis). The activity of curcumin was also evidenced from the inhibition of macrophage proliferation related to a strong down-regulation of tumor necrosis factor and to activation of fibrinolysis. The results would suggest that curcumin offers a complementary anti-inflammatory support for OA treatment in dogs. Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather to serve one another in love. Galatians 5:13

tials because they are accredited. “Though past Moraine Valley phlebotomy graduates have done well on the PBT (ASCP) exam, this is the first time in over 20 years that every graduate who took the exam in a calendar year passed. It’s a milestone,” said Colette Schrank, medical terminology and phlebotomy professor. The PBT (ASCP) exam is a timed two-hour computer adaptive

test where applicants are given a question from one of six categories. Every correct answer yields more challenging questions until an incorrect answer is given. The six categories include: circulatory system, specimen collection, specimen processing and handling, point-ofcare testing, non-blood specimens, and laboratory operations. The national pass rate is 90 percent; however, Moraine Valley students

have passed at a 95 percent rate for the past three years. “The PBT (ASCP) is a well-respected credential, one which the current students aspire to. This is a credential that most area employers prefer,” Schrank said. “This national certification is recognized throughout the U.S. Some states require licensure, however, and the PBT (ASCP) is the first step in that process.”


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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Palos South’s Family Trivia Night ignites fun and competition What is the sport of exploring caves? If your answer was “spelunking” you would have scored points at Palos South Student Council’s 7th annual Family Trivia Night on February 28. South’s cafeteria vibrated with chatter and music as their successful event drew 28 teams of more than 250 participants. Palos 118 staff and students from East, West and South schools played through six rounds of 10 questions from topics relating to science, literature, history, and pop-culture that were projected on the screen. There were three sets of paper puzzles; university colors, color riddles, and movie songs; 10 questions in the “greedy round” with double points for correct answers and no points if any wrong answers were submitted. Teams deposited their cell phones in a basket at the center of each table and got to work. South alumni from the class of 2016 “No Accounting for Taste” took first place. Teammates included Arjun Kumar, Jeffrey Korbitz, Jack Stopka (South class of 2016 now attending Stagg), Megan Mathers, and Steve Swan. The “Minds Without Borders” parent/ student team earned second place; Nate Tran (8th grade South), Aaron Jackiw (7th grade South), Doug Tran, Judy Tran, Steve Zumerchik,

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Palos South alumni from the class of 2016 “No Accounting for Taste” took first place at Family Trivia Night.

Nicolai Zumerchik, Deb Jones, Jack Jones, Jean Jackiw and John Jackiw. More than 20 South staff members and volunteers participated by sponsoring teams, judging, scoring and selling split-the-pot tickets. South teachers Maureen Murphy and Lori Swan are South Student Council Sponsors and media specialist Gina Shem helped coordinate the event. “Our student council enjoyed putting the event together. It is a great way to have fun and raise funds,” said Swan. “We’re very fortunate Mrs. Shem had the inspiration to bring Trivia Night to our district seven years ago, and this popular event could not be

CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS 1. Latin American dances 7. European viper 10. Finch-like birds 12. Civil rights college organization 13. A person who organizes 14. Small carnivorous mammal 15. City in Sweden 16. Grayish-white 17. Google certification (abbr.) 18. Six (Spanish) 19. The highest adult male singing voice 21. Political action committee 22. Exterior part of a home 27. And, Latin 28. Where pirates hide their bounty 33. Six 34. Cores 36. Diego is one 37. __ Carvey, comedian 38. Aromatic plant 39. Carry with great effort 40. One point east of southeast 41. Female cattle’s mammary gland 44. Small fries 45. Optimistic in tough times 48. Make less distinct 49. Surrounds 50. Cost per mile 51. A local church community

done without her.” Teams brought their own food and drinks and some teams even had themes to go along with their team names. Additionally, Palos East Student Council once again provided support by selling beverages at the event. Proceeds from the event will help support Student Council’s trip to the Illinois Association of Junior High Student Council’s (IAJHSC) convention in Springfield. Funds will also go toward supporting Camp Sheilah, for youth ages 7-17 who lost a parent or sibling to homicide. This camp is DOWN sponsored by the Sheilah A. Doyle 1. “Beastmaster” actor Foundation, whose children attendSinger ed Palos 118. 2. Rice-distilled liquor 3. Messenger ribonucleic acid 4. Wet, muddy ground 5. Have an obligation to 6. Defunct Chevy convertfor low-income, first-generation, underrepresented, and immigrant students, and the importance of reviewing programs, services and policies to support college completion,” she said. “At Moraine Valley, my team and I have created programs to support students who receive financial aid in maintaining their funding so they can graduate. I’m excited to share our effective practices.” According to NASFAA, Forward50 is a result of a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to convene the Higher Education Committee of 50, tasked with developing policy solutions to help surmount obstacles preventing students from enrolling, paying for and graduating from college. The grant will pay for travel and lodging for the committee’s members.

MVCC vice president selected for Forward50 Dr. Normah Salleh-Barone, vice president for Student Development at Moraine Valley Community College, is one of 50 higher education leaders from across the country chosen to participate in Forward50. The committee was as- Salleh-Barone sembled by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), of which the college is a member. Forward50 committee members will meet over the next 18 months to share best practices and ideas on improving financial aid at the federal level. Collectively, they will write four white papers on their

recommendations in policy areas related to access, affordability, accountability and transparency. These recommendations will be shared with Congress. Salleh-Barone was selected from 200 applicants to work with leaders from community colleges, and four-year colleges and universities. Other committee members are college presidents, admissions staff, financial aid leaders, enrollment managers, and students. Moraine Valley is the only community college from Illinois represented. With fewer than 10 community colleges on the committee, Salleh-Barone will have a big voice on financial aid policies at two-year institutions. “In all my roles in higher education, I have been a champion

Several activities for the week ahead have 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. • Radio Goes To War at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 8. World War II was the first war in history that was heard on radio, offering everything from news broadcasts to entertainment shows created specifically for the troops. Join “Those Were the Days” host Steve Darnall for a look at how radio responded to the challenges of the war by offering immediacy and an unprecedented global reach. • Lunch Bunch Book Discussion takes place at noon Monday, April 9. This nonfiction book discussion group will meet to discuss “Hero of the Empire: The Boer War, A Daring Escape, and the Making of Winston Churchill” by Candice Millard. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. New members are always welcome. • Prezi for Beginners will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 9. Prezi is online software that allows users to create slide-show presentations that can be shared with the public. Participants can learn how to create and share presentations on Prezi in this class. • Smart Art is for children in kindergarten through fourth grade. It will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Each month participants can create their own artwork using different media. This month’s theme is Dog Man Art. • Eight books to Inspire, Intrigue, Entertain, and Maybe Even Change You! will happen at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Patrons should get ready for this fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as Jenny Riddle dramatizes and distills fascinating stories and one-of-akind advice from eight bestsellers, including Kirk and Anne Douglas, Lesley Stahl’s “Becoming Grandma,” Sheryl Sandberg’s “Option B,” Alan Alda’s “If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?” and more. This National Library Week “Libraries Lead” program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. • Digital Test Drive Expo is scheduled at 10 a.m. and 6:30

ible truck 7. Deer-like water buffalo 8. Skin lesion 9. Amount in each hundred (abbr.) 10. Where kids play ball 11. Roman judge 12. One who endures hardship without complaint 14. Cover the sword 17. “Frozen” actor Josh 18. Eyeglasses 20. Metal-bearing material 23. Primitive persons 24. Wild ox 25. Group of countries (abbr.) 26. Before 29. Spanish be 30. Opposite of the beginning

31. With three uneven sides 32. Gives a permanent post to 35. Actors’ group (abbr.) 36. Cavalry sword 38. Gland secretion 40. Marine invertebrate 41. Hybrid citrus fruit 42. Pairs 43. Used to serve food 44. English broadcasting network 45. Calendar month 46. Comedic actress Gasteyer 47. Company that rings receipts (Answers on page 5)

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LIBRARY NOTES Palos Hts. Library to hear about World War II radio

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p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Patrons are invited to get a handson introduction to the library app, downloadable books, digital newspapers and magazines, kid’s resources, genealogy, homework helpers, foreign language/ESL learning, tools for choosing their next best read and learn how to access them all free from home. They can take a tour of the Media Lab and Mediascape to learn how to create photos and movies with the library’s green screen and iMovie equipment. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a Holy Stone HS170 Predator Mini RC Helicopter Drone and Amazon Fire TV Stick Streaming Media Player. • Book Art for students in sixth through 12th grade will take place Thursday, April 12. Teens are invited to help the library staff make the library’s book ends into works of art. Participation in this program will also count as a volunteer opportunity. • Antiques Appraisals with Rex Newell is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Is it trash or treasure? Antiques appraiser Rex Newell will share his expertise and offer an assessment of the different antiques and collectables brought to the event (with the exception of Oriental or Native American objects). This program is limited to one item per person and limited to 40 items total. Registration is required. • Library story times will be held through Thursday April 19 with different programs for various age groups. Library story times are an interactive experience for children with stories, songs, finger plays and a flannel board. The six early literacy skills are touched on in the library’s programs and include print motivation, letter knowledge, phonological awareness, print awareness, vocabulary and narrative skills. Parents have to register only once for the sixweek session. • Tiny Tots for children six weeks to 23 months will be held at 10 or 11 a.m. Mondays. •Terrific Twos for children 24 to 35 months will be held at 10 or 11 a.m. Tuesdays. • Preschool Story Time for children 3 to 5 years old will be held at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Thursdays.​ Also, there are several clubs that

meet weekly at the library, such as the Needle Club (for knitting and crocheting), Scrabble Club, Chess Club and Mah Jongg Club. Members and interested patrons are asked to call ahead for times and dates.

Host craft show Saturday at Shepard HS

The Shepard High School Band Boosters will hold their annual Spring Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7 at the school, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. More than 100 vendors are exOrland Park Public pected to attend. Admission is $2 Library hosts sculptor per person. Concessions will be Several events are coming up available all day and free parking at the Orland Park Public Library, is available. 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Attendees are required to enter For more information or to the at the rear of the building. register for a program, call (708) 428-5100. • Night Owl Story Time will St. Laurence to honor take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, deceased alumni April 5 for children age birth to St. Laurence High School will 47 months with a parent or adult host its annual Deceased Alumcaregiver. Little ones can join the ni Mass, honoring alumni of the library staff for soothing tales and school who have died. The cersongs. emony will be held at 4:30 p.m. • Meet the Artist: Kip Pasta at 7 Saturday, April 7 at in the school’s p.m. Friday, April 6. Pasta is a Chi- Learning Resource Center, 5556 cago native whose abstract wood W. 77th St., Burbank. sculptures have been recognized by The Rev. Michael Foley, from the Chicago Artists Coalition. The simple, linear lines of each piece reflects and complements a space. The artist crafts each piece as an elicitation of its surroundings. The result is an organic, energetic art piece with sophistication evocative of nature. Bingo will be played at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 7. Adults are invited to join library staff for coffee and bingo in the afternoon. Registration The public is invited to a “Red is not required, but space is limited. Card Cancer” soccer match set for • The Library is celebrating Na- Thursday, April 12 at Stagg High tional Library Week with a mag- School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos azine giveaway April 9 through Hills. April 13. Join library staff in the The event is designed to honlobby as they give away all of last or those lost to the disease and year’s magazines. No reserves or raise funds for Johns Hopkins requests will be taken. Kimmel Cancer Research Center • DIY Drop-In: Festive Glass in the name of the late Cheryl Painting will be held at 7 p.m. Kaim, a Stagg soccer mom and Tuesday, April 10. Adults are in- mother of three former Charger vited to join library staff to cre- players: Brittany ’06, Julie ’08 and ate beautiful new glass designs. Allison ’10. All supplies will be provided. No The event will start at 6 p.m. with registration is required, but space a varsity girls’ match, followed by is limited and priority is given to a halftime show at 6:45 and then OPPL cardholders. presentation of the Cheryl Kaim • Building Blocks for Babies Strength-Courage-Heart Award at is being held at 9:30 and 10:30 7:30 p.m. a.m. Wednesday, April 11 for chilFunds also will be donated to the dren age birth through 23 months Mary Ogarek Fund, which honors with parent or caregiver. This sto- the memory of a local teacher who ry time is designed especially for died in 2014 at age 33. Admission is $1 at the gate. Varthe youngest audience. Storytellers will lead participants in stories and ious raffles will be held to raise funds as well. songs, both familiar and new.

Our Lady of the Woods Parish, 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. For more information and reservations, call Ed Kozak in the Office of Alumni Relations at (708) 458-6900, ext. 244.

Palos Park Rec and Parks offering new kindergarten program The Village of Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department is offering the Kindergarten Kids Zone program during the 2018 – 2019 school year for students attending Palos School District 118 half-day kindergarten classes. The Kids Zone program compo-

nents include, but are not limited to, large motor skill indoor and outdoor activities, cultural arts, reading time, group games, free play, nature study and quiet time table activities while instilling the values of friendship, sharing and leadership. The program will reinforce the curriculum of the kindergarten program at Palos East and West. The class schedule follows the Palos School District 118 schedule with two to five day options Monday through Friday. Morning or afternoon classes are available. Some of the Kindergarten Kids Zone benefits include a maximum class size of 15 students with one teacher and one aide; flexible two to five day options; monthly payment plan; socialization with peers from another school and an alternate learning environment that breaks up a long school day. There are limited spaces. Registration is now open. For more information and to register, call (708) 671-3760.

Stagg girls’ soccer team fights cancer

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Go west. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to: thereporter@comcast.net. Several readers were able to answer correctly last week’s photo quiz. The correct answer was Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum was the first reader to respond and pointed out it was the first church formed in Oak Lawn back in 1874, when the community was known as “Black Oak.” Other readers who knew it was Trinity were Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley, Evergreen Park resident Mary Leeder, Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer, and Henrietta Mysliwiec, of Evergreen Park. Trinity’s origins began when German farmers began settling in what was then Black Oak and began holding Lutheran worship services on Sundays. The church now offers trips for youths and a preschool program that is under the direction of Cathy Cepican.


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CLUB ACTIVITIES Gun violence protection the topic of Women Voters meeting

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The League of Women Voters of Palos-Orland will hold a public meeting at 9:30 a.m. April 14 at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The meeting is “In response to inquiries from citizens who wish to be active in working on changing the current violent situation with guns in American schools and other public places,” the League announced in a news release. The featured speakers will be Mary Klonowski, issues-specialist on gun violence prevention from the Illinois League of Women Voters. Also speaking will be Sara Knizhnik, organizer for the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. “The purpose of the meeting is to hear about pending legislation that (the public) can support and learn how to effectively communicate with their legislators and other elected officials to support the reduction of gun violence in Illinois,” the League explained. Coffee will be served at 9:30 a.m. with the program to begin promptly at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public. The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland area includes members in 15 south suburbs, including Palos Heights, Palos Park, Palos Hills, Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Worth, Hickory Hills, Homer Glen, Oak Lawn, Mokena,

DAR group to recognize Grassland artist, students Founders Crossing Chapter NSDAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) will recognize successful high school students and an Orland Park artist at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 14 at the Orland Park History Museum. Carrie S. Carlson, distinguished as Artist in Residence at the Orland Grassland, will receive the DAR Women in the Arts Award. Nominated by the chapter for her dedication to art representing nature, Carlson has also distinguished herself as an educator. The program will highlight the conservation of local species, which is also an interest of the Daughters of the American Revolution. “The voices of two women— Carlson, the artist, and Rita Travis, chapter Conservation Committee chairman and co-founder and director of the Bluestem Earth Festival—will come together at this meeting,” said Christina Bannon, Founders Crossing chapter regent. During the meeting, several of the local high school seniors chosen to be recognized for the DAR Good Citizens Award will be honored. Guests are welcome to attend the meeting. The Orland Park History Museum is located at 14415 Beacon, in Orland Park.

The Daughters of the American Revolution is a service organization established in 1890. Membership is based upon a proven lineal descent from a person who fought in the American Revolutionary War. Women, 18 years and older are eligible for membership without regard to race, religion or ethnicity. For information about DAR in general, or Founders Crossing Chapter, contact Chapter Regent Christina Bannon at (815) 524-4488 or Chapter Registrar Susan Snow at (708) 751-5154.

Widowed club to host meeting The Southwest Suburban Widow/Widowers Social Club will meet from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 4 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park. Photos by Anthony Caciopo Beverages and snacks are served at the monthly meetings. There will be entertainment pro- Many participants in the 5K Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race bundled up against the cold and rain Saturday for the vided on most months. The club eighth annual running of the popular event sponsored by the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. offers support to widowed people of all faiths and ages. The South Suburban Widow/ Widowers is a group of people, caring, sharing and reaching out to one another in friendship, according to a statement from the club. Some of the group’s activities include monthly general meetings, monthly games, restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater events and more. For more information, call Phyllis Peterson at (708) 636-6534 or Bill Dolehide at (708) 342-6820.

Rain hastens 5K Chocolate Chase Rabbit Race

COMMUNITY NOTES Need two players for Southside Shooters basketball team Southside Shooters 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team is looking for two players to fill the team’s spring roster. A strong 7th grade player, playing up, will be considered. For more information or to schedule a tryout, call Coach Bill Finn at (708) 508-0170 or email him at finn@morainevalley.edu.

Orland Park vying for votes to revitalize park This Earth Month the National Recreation and Park Association is collaborating with The Walt Disney Company, including Disney Citizenship, Disney|ABC

Television Group and ESPN, to revitalize parks across the U.S. for a third year. The city that receives the most nominations will receive a $20,000 grant to improve a local park. Residents of the Village of Orland Park can show what parks mean to the community by nominating the village through Monday, April 30. They are encouraged to ask friends to nominate Orland Park by taking a selfie in their favorite park and using the hashtags #MyOrlandPark #MeetMeAtThePark, #Parkies and #BeInspired. By visiting NRPA.org/BeInspired, park supporters can nominate Orland Park. At the end of April, the city with the most nominations will receive the grant funding. New this year, everyone

who nominates a city will be entered into a drawing for a tablet outfitted for the outdoors.

Orland Days slims down to four this year A need to trim expenses means Palos Heights residents Jan Myrda (left) and Bart Myrda placed first and third, respectively, in this year’s 5K Chocthat the annual Orland Days car- olate Chase Rabbit Race. Jan’s time was 18:54 and Bart’s time was 20:10. nival will be a more modest event this year, members of the Orland Park Lions Club have announced. Orland Days is set for the Metra Station lot on 153rd Street from Thursday, May 31 through Sunday, June 3—four days this year, down from five in previous years. Special Kids Day is scheduled for Thursday, May 31. The Orland Days parade has been eliminated this year. Details will be announced in the weeks ahead.

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Thursday, April5,5,2015 2018 Thursday, March

Getting on the board

Photos by Gary Middendorf

Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic readies to strike during Saturday’s game against Portland. Nikloic scored a goal in the contest to help the Fire tie the Timbers, 2-2.

Fire defender Kevin Ellis and midfielder Daniel Johnson celebrate after the Fire earned its first point of the season with a tie versus Portland.

Fire ties Timbers at Toyota Park to earn first point of the season By Tim Cronin Correspondent

It isn’t that the Fire scored their first point of the season on Saturday, courtesy of Brandon Vincent’s late goal against Portland at Toyota Park. The point of the point is, they were fortunate to do so, having been mostly outplayed by the Timbers over the course of 95 minutes in a 2-2 tie. Last year’s

playoff side is 0-2-1 after three games, and only a pair of stylish scoring plays account for the tie and the point. The contest was Portland’s fourth match of the season — all on the road — and the Fire’s third, and while the visitors played with cohesion throughout, the hosts looked as confused on offense, especially in the first half of the contest, as they had in 75 minutes of their opener. In that game, the Fire

they were out-punched, 4-3, by Kansas City; and in their second match dropped a 2-1 decision in Minneapolis. Count this, then, as a fortunate point collected, with a dollop of hope for the future. Perhaps the best news that the 9,000 fans or so who camped out in Bridgeview could take home as solace is that the Fire had their moments, controlling the play in the second half, though not as many as the raw numbers — including an

GIRLS GYMNAST OF THE YEAR

11-2 shot advantage — would indicate. Fire coach Veljko Paunovic knows his side is in disarray and, honest man that he is, speculated the turnaround will not be quick. “I want to send a message to our fans,” he said after the game. “It’s the same actually what I said to our players. Get ready and prepare for a tough couple of months because we are far from the team that we were and it’s going to take

some time to fix it.” The team he refers to was the squad that ended a three-year run of futility by making the playoffs last year. It featured an aggressive attack and solid defense. This year, the latter has been missing. “We have a good team but we are still not in the shape that this team used to play and that we showed in the past,” See FIRE, Page 2

A whole new game

Beaming at the end

Lacrosse begins first season as official high school sport

By Jon DePaolis

Sandburg’s Maddie Giglio placed 3rd at state meet

Correspondent

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Maddie Giglio wasn’t planning to compete in high school gymnastics when she entered Sandburg a year and a half ago. Giglio has been a gymnast since she was 7 years old, and her intent upon beginning high school was to continue her athletic endeavors at the club level, which is typically where the elite gymnasts — or those who consider themselves elite — choose to compete. But struggles caused her to reconsider her options. “Coming into high school I wasn’t sure what to expect — I wasn’t going to do high school,” recalled Giglio, a sophomore who competes for the District 230 co-op team that features gymnasts from Sandburg and Stagg. “I was really focused on club but I struggled at bar, and I thought high school would maybe be easier or that it would help me get better. So my parents said why not try it and see where you’re at compared to everyone else.” After two trips in two years to the IHSA state girls gymnastics finals, and earning a third-place medal this season, Giglio can say with certainty she is happy she made that decision. And for her outstanding sophomore campaign, Giglio is The Regional/Reporter 2018 Girls Gymnast of the Year. “My goals were to make it to state and make it on the podium,” Giglio said. “I just wanted to do better than I did last year because last year wasn’t the greatest.”

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Sandburg/Stagg sophomore Maddie Giglio, who took third in state in the balance beam, is the Regional/ Reporter Gymnast of the Year.

Giglio was referring to her freshman season, during which she performed well enough to qualify for state in all-around, beam, floor and vault, but fell multiple times and failed to medal in any event. She admitted nerves may have gotten the best of her, and she was determined to take the steps necessary to keep that from happening again. She knew after the first few competitions of the season that she was better than she had been in 2017, and she carried her improved technical skills and a new-found confidence through the remainder See GIGLIO, Page 2

Change is in the air this spring for lacrosse players in Illinois. The Illinois High School Association has officially sanctioned lacrosse for a state series, which in turn has allowed schools to sponsor teams for the first time. Lacrosse had for Illinois high schools been until this year a club sport with no postseason. Consolidated High School District 230 had for years fielded a club team — the Chiefs ­— composed of players from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew high schools. The team will this year be administered by Andrew’s athletic department, and will thus be know as the Thunderbolts. The team will practice and play its home games at Andrew in Tinley Park. The Thunderbolts’ first head coach is Jim Ramazinski, who previously coached lacrosse at the lower high school levels at St. Rita before coming to the Chiefs in 2017. “When the opportunity came up, I thought it would be awesome to represent the school and help grow the sport within the community,” said Ramazinski, a teacher at Andrew. “We’ve had a lot of interest from the kids throughout the district, and it’s been a good start.” The T-Bolts are off to a good start, going 3-1 over the first four games. District 230 defeated Providence Catholic, 11-5, on March 29. Sandburg senior Mark Teschke led the way with three goals and two assists, and fellow Sandburg senior Nick Redman tallied three times. Jack Teschke, added a goal and two assists. Sandburg senior Mitch Redman scored two goals, while Joe Galante and Andrew senior Noah Perry, both from Andrew, scored once apiece. Andrew sophomore Jordan

Photo by Jon DePaolis

District 230 co-op midfi lder Nicholas Redman, a senior at Sandburg, races up the field Thursday, March 29, after scooping up the ball during a game against Providence Catholic.

Cortez added two assists and won 13 faceoffs, while Andrew senior Chris Houchins performed well in the net. Ramazinski said the excitement level of students is a bit higher going into the start of the season than in previous years. “It’s more in-line with the school, so there’s been some more excitement about (the sport) around the school,” he said. “Our guys are feeding off of that, and they are excited that there is a state series — a sectional, a supersectional, all that good stuff.” And while this may be the first year as an IHSA-sanctioned sport, this isn’t the first time these student-athletes have played together. With their experiences playing on the Chiefs, the students from Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew have known each other for a while. See LACROSSE, Page 2

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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER

An electrifying start for Chargers By Alison Moran Correspondent

Eight consecutive shutouts to open the season. One Windy City Ram Classic championship. The Stagg girls soccer team is pummeling the opposition in 2018. Coming after a season the Chargers finished 14-7, Stagg has through eight contests outscored its foes 27-0, and has won games by the scores of 7-0, 5-0 and — three times — 4-0. So what’s the secret to their success? It starts with quality veteran players who learned from last year’s losses and developed the chemistry they need to achieve their goals. “We have a lot of quality leaders on the team this year,” explained Stagg coach Allison Kaim. The Chargers are led by a core group of players: Sydney Downs, Grace Javaras, Angelina Kosmas, Erini Kosmas,

Anna Kois, Maja Persa, and Veronika Stafira. Reinforcements have come in the form of Ally Mussallem, Agnes Lojek and Maggie O’Leary, all of who played club ball last year and have been great additions, Kaim said. A 4-0 non-conference victory over Reavis on Thursday, March 29 was typical of the season, thus far. “We played very strong defense at every position, starting from our forwards,” said Kaim. “Reavis is a solid team, and has some very good players. They battled throughout the whole game. We took shots when we got the opportunity.” The Chargers successfully employed the offside trap, and were able to force nine offside calls in the game. Goalkeeper Sydney Downs turned in a clean sheet in the victory. Kaim has high hopes for the remainder of the season. “This year, we have already surpassed the amount of shutouts we had last sea-

son,” he said. “With 11 seniors, we have great leadership. Our goal is to continue on with our winning streak. We were the first Stagg girls team to ever win the Windy City Rams tournament. We hope to continue on with the trend of creating history at Stagg.” One bright spot for Reavis this year has been the strong play of three-year starter, Kim Marquez, recently named the South Suburban Conference’s player of the week. At the Windy City Ram Classic earlier in the week, Leyden soccer coach Mark Valintis tweeted a compliment to Reavis’ captain. “#11 i(Marquez) very very talented,” Valintis wrote. “Was the best on the pitch against us. Best of luck the rest of the way.” “(Kim has) has been taking on an even more vocal role this season,” said Rams coach Phil Basile. “She has always led by her play on the field, but in her senior year Kim has matured into a

player that looks to inspire the players around her by how she talks and acts regardless the situation.” Basile said the Rams are a more of a complete team this year than in 2017. “We are still struggling to find the back of the net, but the game play we’ve exhibited is better than last year,” he said. “And we have enough talented players that just need to start building more chemistry. We have played the hardest part of our schedule, and though we have taken our losses we have developed significantly. We should be very competitive for the rest of the season. Besides Marquez, Basile also looks to junior midfielder Litzy Corona, sophomore midfielder Sylwia Rzadkosz and sophomore defender Alyssa Froylan to make an impact. “Our expectations are to win the Southwest Suburban Conference Red and make a run in the playoffs,” he added.

Fire

Continued from Page 1 Paunovic said. “The past is behind and what we have to do now is fix what we have in front of us and that’s a difficult situation in terms of lack of confidence, lack of precision, and lack of clarity sometimes in ideas.” They’re his ideas, of course. Things were so disorganized early that Paunovic moved midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger to sweeper, the last line of defense before goalkeeper Richard Sanchez. That gave Sanchez, who had no help on the sixth-minute goal of Diego Valeri — the 2017 MLS most valuable player — a fighting chance. Schweinsteiger’s greatest skill, however, is his vision in pressing the attack. He finally had to move up with the Fire down 2-1, and it paid off in the 83rd minute when he fed Vincent on a string for a game-tying header. “It always depends on what’s best for the team,” Schweinsteiger said of dropping back. “When we decide to play this, I play there. But also other players can play there and I always have to find the space where I can receive the ball, so I try to hurry the game a little bit. “Even from there, it doesn’t mean that you’re just watching the game from the back line.” Paunovic fancied how Schweinsteiger settled things down. “He did a fantastic job in organizing and giving proper instructions to our boys,” Paunovic said. Nemanja Nikolic toed in a nifty pass by Vincent to square the match in the 49th minute, but five minutes later Portland’s Sebastian Blanco made it 2-1. Twenty-nine minutes later, Vincent put his skull on Schweinsteiger’s feed and beat Jake Gleeson from the six-yard line. The Fire’s two goals, taking advantage of on-the-mark passes, show what the team could be capable of. While preaching patience, Paunovic

Lacrosse

Continued from Page 1 “We have a pretty healthy mix of kids from Andrew and Sandburg (on varsity), and a couple kids from Stagg on the junior varsity level,” Ramazinski said. As far as the players buying in, the process has been seamless. “A lot of these guys have played together, and it’s been nice that since the IHSA (news) and being sponsored by the school, there’s more of a traditional sports schedule,” he said. “They are not practicing later … and honestly, when we get out onto the field, it is like we are one team. You wouldn’t be able to tell by looking at us who goes to what school. And that was our goal.” Ramazinski said the coaching staff has high expectations for the team this year. “We want to make it as far as we possibly can, so we practice every day as hard as we can,” he said. “We continue work together as a team, and we’re making sure we are working hard in the classroom.”

What a doubles means to a wing shooter

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doubles occurs when a shooter, shooting alone, knocks down two birds — be it pheasants, quail, ducks, geese, or partridges — with witnesses present. This was the case when Palos Park resident Sandie Sorenson ended the duck season at the Corner Pocket Farm in Arkansas recently. Her husband Al OUTDOORS was doing the duck calling and alerted her WITH JIM KIRBY to the fact that two mallard drakes were coming in, wings set, to the decoys, Sandie waited for the right time when the birds were committed, and then took two green heads with two shots. What a way to end the duck season. The famous sporting goods company Orvis awarded doubles certificate and pin to anyone scoring a true doubles in the presence of two witnesses including a photo on grouse. The grouse, often referred to as the “I wasn’t ready bird,” is generally taken in the heavily wooded areas of Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota and getting a clear shot at one is not too easily done considering the circumstances.

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Sandie Sorenson with two of her mallards taken with two shots, a commendable authentic doubles.

Fire forward Elliot Collier breaks away with the ball during a game against Portland.

has another problem to contend with: Steady forward Luis Solignac, who started the first two games and gave

defenders someone besides Nikolic and Aleksander Katai to cover, is out for six to eight weeks with a heavily

Photo by Gary Middendorf

bruised left quad. Solignac’s absence leaves a hole in the lineup that may be difficult to fill.

He also said the teams in the area have all improved, meaning the Thunderbolts will play a tough schedule. “Our sectional is a lot of teams that the guys are familiar with, so that will be really cool to see those teams in a high-intensity playoff situation at the end of the season,” he said. The co-op will compete in the Lockport Sectional, which will feature the host Porters, Providence and the Lincoln-Way co-op in the nine-team field. Among other area schools with boys lacrosse programs are St. Laurence, Brother Rice and Marist, which will all compete in the St. Laurence Sectional. Nazareth, Mt. Carmel and St. Rita also have teams. The inaugural state finals will be held May 31 and June 2 at Hinsdale Central. Ramazinski said the state series also means interest in lacrosse is growing. “It’s growing each year at the youth level more and more,” he Photo by Jon DePaolis said. “I think the state made a D230 co-op midfielder Mitchel Redman (left) and Providence Catholic’s Andy Degner battle good move, and I think everyone for a loose ball during the second half. Redman, a senior at Sandburg, scored two goals in is excited.” the 11-5 victory.

Giglio

Continued from Page 1 of the season. By the time the state competition rolled around she was ready for her second attempt to earn a medal, and she drew on her experience from the previous year. “This year I was more confident, less nervous, and I was having more fun, and my routines were a lot more clean and solid,” she said. “I was just coming in with a different view.” Giglio failed to advance beyond the preliminaries in all-around, vault and floor — the latter for which she had made it to the finals in 2017 — so as her time on the beam approached a sense of finality came over her. And while there was some understandable anxiety, she was at peace with the situation. “I was like, okay, this is my last chance to get to the (finals),” she said. “I wanted to finish in the top

10, but I was just going to be happy with whatever happened.” Giglio exceeded her own expectations, and after the preliminaries found herself atop the leaderboard for beam. “I was thrilled,” she said. “So then the next day I knew I just had to hit my routine again. My goal was to be top five, but I wasn’t really expecting it, at first.” Knowing that she controlled her own destiny and would with a strong showing earn herself a medal was comforting, but at the same time she didn’t want to get ahead of herself. “I took a deep breath, and as I was on the beam I was telling myself to have fun, be confident,” she said. “And I was a little nervous up there because I didn’t want to mess up.” Giglio executed her routine with the precision of a state medalist, and after what she called an imperfect dismount a wave a relief washed over her. “Hitting everything, it was just such a good feel-

ing,” she said. “My dismount was a little rough, but I was just glad it was over and ready to see what the results were.” Minutes later, she was standing on the podium with the other four medalists. “I just couldn’t believe it happened,” she said. “I was so excited I got to be up on the podium as a sophomore. I just thought it was incredible and it was a great experience.” Now, Giglio has her sights set on returning to the podium in beam, and winning medals floor, vault and all-around. She will compete in club during the off-season, and knows she must upgrade and tighten up her routines, and get physically stronger to give herself the best chance to succeed moving forward. “I just love how every day is a new day and there’s always improvements that you need to make,” she said. “Stepping into the gym there’s a new goal every day and trying something new, and really just trying to be your best.”

I often had a doubles but the only witnesses were my two dogs, Nip II and Nip III, but Orvis wouldn’t accept paw prints, only verifiable signatures from at least two human beings. I eventually did get my doubles in grouse with witnesses, and I cherish that Orvis pin to this day.

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Spring trout season

The 2018 Illinois spring trout season begins at 5 a.m. on April 7 at 54 lakes and ponds throughout Illinois. Fishing licenses and Inland Trout stamps for those wishing to fish for trout are available at license and permit vendors, and online through the IDNR website. Anglers will need a fishing license and Inland Trout Stamp unless they are under the age of 16, blind, disabled or on active duty in the armed forces. The DNR stocks more than 80,000 rainbow trout each year for the spring season and an additional 80,000 trout for the fall season. For more information about all the site regulations, anglers are should contact individual site that will be stocked with catchable-size trout. Anglers are reminded to check the opening time of their favorite sites. These trout are easy to catch, light tackle small hooks and live bait from your local bait shop. From experience these fish make great eating and easy to clean and pan-fry.

Think about it

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL ROUNDUP

Crusaders, Mustangs have been solid so far Brother Rice continued its strong start by closing out March with a 14-3 thrashing of De La Salle on Saturday, March 31. The Crusaders entered April 7-2 overall and 3-0 in the Chicago Catholic League. Against De La Salle, Ryan Maher and Mike Bolton both had four RBI, with Maher going 2-for-3 with a home run and Bolton going 2-for-4. Starting pitcher Eric Diaz improved to 3-0. Bolton was also a force in a 10-0 win over Bishop McNamara on March 24, hitting a triple and driving in two runs. Pat Hayes contributed a double and two RBI. Eli Swiess (2-1) struck out two and allowed two hits over four innings and got the win. The Crusaders fell 3-1 to Andrean (Ind.) on March 28, a game in which left-hander Ryan Palmblad was the tough-luck loser. Palmblad struck out eight and allowed only one hit and one earned run over five innings. He walked three batters. Pat Hayes had a double and an RBI, and Mike Hopkins had a double and scored the Crusaders’ lone run.

Evergreen Park

The Mustangs have been strong in all facets of the game in sprinting out to a 4-0 start, but pitching has been the story as Evergreen hurlers recorded three consecutive shutouts to close out March. The Mustangs throttled Hillcrest 16-0 on Thursday, March 29. Eli Bartos struck out eight and allowed one hit in three innings en route to his second win of the season. Pat Doran was the hitting star, going 3-for-4 with five RBI and three runs scored, and Declan Smyth was 3-for-3 with four RBI and three runs scored. Ryan Kompare had two hits and an RBI. Doran and Tommy Engraffia combined to shut out Rich Central 2-0 on Wednesday, March 28.

Doran earned his second victory. Sammy Rogers drove in Karlton Carpenter with a sacrifice fly in the second inning fro what proved to be the winning run. The string of goose eggs began March 26 with a 6-0 victory over Kennedy. Ryan Kompare went five innings for the win, allowing two hits. Rogers, a freshman, belted his first career homer, a three-run shot that broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning. Smyth slugged a two-run homer and Doran hit a solo shot. The Mustangs began the season with an 11-5 victory over Illiana Christian, with Doran striking out four in three innings to earn the win. Contributing to the hitting attack were Dan Reynolds (2-for-3, RBI, three runs), Carpenter (2-for-4, two RBI), and Smyth (2-for-4, RBI, two runs).

Shepard

The Astros spent their spring break in South Carolina, where they went 2-2 at The Ripken Experience-Myrtle Beach. Both Shepard’s wins were over McDowell (Pa.), 8-3 on Thursday, March 29 and 4-2 on Monday, March 26. In the former, Jim Mundo and Jake Peterka both went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Tom Dougherty was the winning pitcher, allowing three hits and three earned runs in six innings, while striking out eight. Mundo, Peterka and Charlie Szykowny each had RBI singles in the first win over McDowell. Eric Bruesch pitched 4.2 innings for the victory. Prior to the Astros’ travels, Dougherty hurled five shutout innings and struck out five in a 3-2 victory over South Suburban Conference rival Reavis. Nick McLawhorn was 2-for-3 with an RBI and run scored, and Bruesch was 3-for-4 with an RBI and run scored.

FOCUS ON LOCAL COLLEGES

Cougars’ Powell earns Player of Week honor

SXU senior outfielder hits .500 with 13 RBI over six games Saint Xavier outfielder Cameron Powell was honored for a big week during which he helped the Cougars to four straight victories by being named the Chicago Collegiate Athletic Conference Baseball Player of the Week. Powell, a senior outfielder, during the week Powell of March 18-24, went 10-for-20 with eight runs and 13 RBI, and posted a .565 onbase percentage and .850 slugging percentage. The effort helped the Cougars to four wins in six games, including a three-game sweep of Trinity International during which Powell went 6-for-10 and drove in nine runs. Powell had two hits, including four doubles and a home run, in each of the final five games of the week. After going hitless in a game versus Roosevelt, Powell was 2-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI in one game against Indiana University-South Bend, and capped off the week going 2-for-3 with a double, home run, five RBI and four runs scored. The CCAC Player of the Week award is the first for Powell, and the first for a Saint Xavier player since 2016. Softball: Cougars sophomore first baseman Taylor Sterkowitz helped Saint Xavier open its CCAC slate with two straight wins in a doubleheader sweep of Roberrt Morris on March 27. Sterkowitz went 6-for-8 Sterkowitz with four doubles, five RBI and three runs scored as the Cougars pounded out 28 hits while beating the Eagles, 5-0 and 15-1. Tori Williams, a sophomore outfielder, did her part by going 5-for-8 with two doubles, two RBI and five runs scored over the two games. Another sophomore, infielder Tori Keilman, had a big game in the opener, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a run scored and an RBI.

Cougars hurlers were strong in the circle in both contests. Allison Golic struck out seven Eagles and tossed a one-hit shutout in the opener, and Sandburg High School alum Caroline Kuzel fired a four-hitter and did not walk a single hitter, while allowing one earned run, in the nightcap. Golic followed up that performance with a complete game three-hitter the next day in a 3-1 win over Trinity Christian. The sophomore right-hander struck out seven in the contest. Men’s volleyball: Two area high school products were instrumental in Saint Xavier ending the home portion of its schedule with a win, as the Cougars topped Trinity Christian in five sets on Senior Night at the Shannon Center. Sophomore Aaron Kummer, a Marist alum, collected 43 assists, eight digs and seven kills, while libero Brandon McGinnis, an Evergreen Park resident who began his college volleyball career at Moraine Valley, posted 16 digs to lead the Cougars defense. Junior hitter Jake Olson led the Cougars with 17 kills in the win, while Ben Gabor tallied 14 kills with a .448 hitting percentage.

Trinity Christian

Softball: The Trolls avoided a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Saint Xavier when senior outfielder Mercedes Munoz capped a two-run seventh inning with a walk-off fielder’s choice in an 8-7 win Budreau over the Cougars on March 27. Munoz’s heroics were set up by a game-tying RBI single by Jamie Budreau, the latter who was the Trolls’ hitting star for the game. Budreau, a junior infielder, went 4-for-4 with a double, two home runs — a solo shot and a threerun blast — six RBI and two runs scored. Budreau was 1-for-2 with a run scored in the first game of the twinbill, in which the Cougars topped the Trolls, 3-1.

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Softball players from Shepard High School spent part of their spring break volunteering at Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg.

Astros athletes help the hungry

Girls teams pack meals for Feed My Starving Children No games, matches or classes were held at Shepard High School last Thursday, March 27, but Astros coaches took the school’s softball and tennis players to Schaumburg to help feed some of the world’s poorest people. The Shepard teams, coaches, and teacher Gia Mallet traveled to Feed My Starving Children, which serves people in Asia, Africa, South America, Europe and North America. At Shepard, each athletic team has a “buddy

team” to support. Players show up as often as possible to support the other team at their games or matches. “We have been matched with tennis the last few seasons,” said varsity softball coach Kelsey Clifford. “With both of us in season at the same it is difficult to get out to each other’s games. So we decided to change up how we support others,”. Shepard players worked in the warehouse

and on the assembly line making meals. “Each meal was packed with soy, vegetables, rice and grain,” Clifford explained. “By the end of the session our kids packed 151 boxes which equaled 32,616 meals.” That means that with their effort they were able to feed 89 kids for a year with a cost of $7,175. — Community High School District 218

16-inch Softball HOF to induct class of 2018 Chicago’s very own game is celebrating its 130th anniversary Players Sport & Social Group, organizer of the largest softball leagues in Chicago, is partnering with the 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the game that was born in Chicago. “Each summer we manage over 1,000 softball teams with close to 20,000 people playing softball at parks across the city,” said Players Sport & Social Group President Gary Hazan. “And by far, our most popular league that we run is 16-inch softball because it’s a quintessential Chicago sport that anyone can play. We are honored to partner with the 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame to celebrate the game.” A true Chicago sport, slow pitch 16-inch softball is played without gloves and was originally started as an indoor game on Thanksgiving Day in 1887 at the Farragut Boat Club, when Yale and Harvard alumni wrapped up a boxing glove and hit the

“ball” with a broomstick. Once the game moved outdoors in 1888, it captured the hearts of players because parks and school

grounds were smaller so they needed a larger ball to stay in the park. The popularity of the game took even greater hold during The Great Depression because few materials — only a bat and ball — were needed to play. “Our mission is simple, we want to keep the game of 16-inch softball alive and well in Chicago to ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy playing the game,” said Al Maag, co-founder of the 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame. “We are looking forward to hosting 16-inch softball clinics with our inductees and Players Sport & Social Group players to help them master the game by learning new skills and techniques.” The 16-Inch Softball Hall of Fame, 7501 W. Harrison St. in Forest Park, is hosting its 22nd annual Hall of Fame Inductee Dinner on Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Drury Lane Oak Brook.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.APRIL MCDONNELL, MICHAEL DEMARCO Defendants 15 CH 011598 16718 HILLTOP AVENUE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16718 HILLTOP AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-206-050-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-15-11358. 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. 14-15-11358 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 011598 TJSC#: 38-2249 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. I3080724

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLD A, LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA, FIRST MIDWEST BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRU 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-500, 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 PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMP S TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 8082 6833 WEST 127TH STREET Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 1, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6833 WEST 127TH STREET, Palos Heights, IL 60463

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING Plaintiff, -v.KRISTY L. DONAUBAUER, JOSEPH V. MCMULLINS A/K/A JOSEPH MCMULLINS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CRYSTAL TREE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION, SILVER CROSS HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTERS, STATE OF ILLINOIS Defendants 2017 CH 10744 14724 HOLLOW TREE RD 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 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14724 HOLLOW TREE RD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-08-406-046-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-17-06595. 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. 14-17-06595 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 2017 CH 10744 TJSC#: 38-1503 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. I3080082

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GUARANTEED RATE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH S. SULLIVAN, JUDITH SULLIVAN Defendants 17 CH 005094 12939 S. SENECA ROAD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12939 S. SENECA ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-215-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-17-03702. 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. 14-17-03702 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005094 TJSC#: 38-1279 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. I3079975

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Property Index No. 24-31-107-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $305,827.17. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www. AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F12020147. 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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F12020147 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 12 CH 8082 TJSC#: 38-1206 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.

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs. CRAIG SALLAS; VICKI J. SALLAS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CRAIG SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICKI J. SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 4479 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-11-109-022-0000. Commonly known as 8608 Golfview Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W17-0179. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3082427

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40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.JOHN MCKEE A/K/A JOHN F. MCKEE, RUTH MCKEE A/K/A RUTH MARIE MCKEE, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO BANK SOUTHWEST, N.A. FKA WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB FKA WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Defendants 12 CH 14680 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11904 SOUTH 93RD AVENUE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-27-102-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 12095. 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 12095 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 12 CH 14680 TJSC#: 38-2788 I3082784

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO CITIBANK, N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS DEMSCO, AUDRY L. DEMSCO AKA AUDREY DEMSCO, PNC BANK, N.A. SBM TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SBM TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, ATLANTIC CREDIT & FINANCE INC. ASSIGNEE FROM HSBC RETAIL Defendants 17 CH 11753 8023 ABERDEEN COURT Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 14, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8023 ABERDEEN COURT, Palos Heights, IL 60463

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.LETICIA IBARRA, CORDOBA COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 12192 9865 CORDOBA COURT, UNIT 2B 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 January 19, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9865 CORDOBA COURT, UNIT 2B, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-204-025-1006 Vol. 146; 27-16-204-025-1019 Vol. 146; 27-16-204-0251020 Vol. 146. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $129,281.18. 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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4080. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-4080 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 17 CH 12192 TJSC#: 38-774 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. I3075323

Property Index No. 23-35-403-009-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $586,650.62. 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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 & Associates, LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www. AnselmoLindberg.com. Please refer to file number F17080087. 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 & Associates, LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@anselmolindberg.com Attorney File No. F17080087 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 17 CH 11753 TJSC#: 38-1565 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.

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SELECT PORTFOLIO SERVICING INC.; Plaintiff, vs. DAWN WILKUS; RICHARD J. WILKUS; CITIBANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; ORLAN-BROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 12172 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 12, 2018 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-14-302-018-1014 and 27-14-302-0181112. Commonly known as 15833 Orlan Brook Drive, Unit 14, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Anthony Porto at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 981-7385. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3081467

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-J Plaintiff, vs. STANLEY S. LATEK; BOBBIE LATEK; FIFTH THIRD BANK; U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; SILO RIDGE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants, 15 CH 2300 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 Thursday, April 26, 2018 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-07-403-007-0000. Commonly known as 71 SILO RIDGE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-002926 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3080590


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Lipinski invites students to submit art for competition

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is now accepting submissions from all high school students in the Third Congressional District of Illinois for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and the winner will receive two round-trip tickets to travel to Washington, D.C., in June for the exhibition opening. Runners-up will have their artwork displayed prominently in Lipinski’s offices for one year. All submissions must include the Student Information and Release Form.

• Each piece can be no larger than 26” x 26” x 4” including the frame. • If the winning piece is not framed, the artist will be required to frame the artwork within the sizing guidelines. • Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 pounds. • Each entry must be completely original and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws. • Winning artwork will be on display in Washington for one year and will not be available to be returned to the winner during that period.

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tercolor, etc. • Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, charcoal, ink, markers.. • Collage. • Prints: lithographs, silk screen, block prints. • Mixed media: use of more than two media such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc. • Computer-generated art. • Photography. All entries must be received at one of the Congressman’s district offices, located in Chicago, Oak Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass and Basil. Lawn, Orland Park and Lockport, by Friday, April 13, 2018. More information can be obtained by calling Lipinski’s Chicago office at (773) 948-6223, or by going online at lipinski.house.gov.

McCord Gallery to host garden and art programs in April McCord Gallery, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, is hosting two programs for the public in April. Design Your Perennial Garden is scheduled from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 14. The cost is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Participants will learn how to create a garden with the amount of maintenance they prefer. With proper placement, they can create a floral display throughout the growing season. Proper exposure and conditions will help their gardens flourish. Individuals are asked to bring a photo and

measurements of their outdoor space. Advice will be offered by the program leader. Paws and Paint will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 29. The cost is $75 for members and $80 for non-members. Those taking part in this art seminar can paint their favorite furry friends. Artists of all skill levels are welcome to explore the techniques that will show off their pet’s personality in a work of art. They can develop the skills to make the inner and outer beauty of their pets shine through.

Creatures will be the special guests at noon. Nesci will bring TV personality Bubba the alligator, a giant tortoise, pythons, lizards and more. The day will also feature eight wolves, a Siberian tiger, a black bear, cougar, skunk, porcupines and more. At the open house food, music and raffles will be available. The gift shop will be open. Yearly

Thai food is a favorite of many people. Unique, flavorful and often spicy, Thai cuisine can be a tasty addition to family menus. Whether you’re hosting friends or simply want to whip up a flavorful snack, the following recipe for “Steamed Mussels in Lemongrass and Basil” from Katie Chin’s “Everyday Thai Cooking” (Tuttle) is sure to please. STEAMED MUSSELS IN LEMONGRASS AND BASIL Serves 4 as an appetizer or snack

Rescued wildlife to be on display at Big Run Wolf Ranch April 21 Big Run Wolf Ranch, 14857 S. Farrell Road, Lockport, will host a family day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 21. Admission is $6 at the door, and there are no online tickets. The ranch is a non-profit, federally licensed, wildlife education facility featuring rescued North American wildlife. Jim Nesci’s Cold-Blooded

Give Thai cuisine a try as a flavorful appetizer or snack

season passes and adoptions will also be available. Free parking will be at Walmart, 16241 S. Farrell Road, with free, continuous shuttle bus service. A limited amount of parking for people with disabilities will be on ranch grounds. Strollers are allowed. For details, call the ranch at (815) 588-0044.

• 1/2 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see below) • 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass • 6 kaffir lime leaves, torn or cut in half (optional) • 1/2 cup dry white wine • 1 fresh hot red or green chili, preferably Thai, thinly sliced (deseeded if you prefer less heat) • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla) • 1 tablespoon palm or brown sugar • 2 small handfuls, about 1/2 cup, of fresh coriander leaves (cilantro), finely chopped • 1 pound fresh mussels, debearded and scrubbed clean • 1 clove garlic, minced • 2 teaspoons all-purpose cornstarch dissolved in

1 tablespoon water • Fresh basil leaves for garnish • Fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) for garnish • Lime wedges 1. Pour the chicken stock into a wok or large skillet. Add the lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves, if using. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to moderately high. 2. Add the wine, chili slices, fish sauce, palm sugar, and fresh coriander leaves. Stir to combine. When the sauce is gently boiling, add the mussels. Stir to combine and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Remove the lid and gently stir in the mussels. If some of them still haven’t opened, put the lid back on and cook 1 more minute. 4. Reduce heat to low and add the garlic and stir gently. Push the mussels to the side of the pan. Add the all-purpose cornstarch mixture to the liquid in the pan, stirring until thickened. Once thickened, stir to combine. 5. Remove from heat. Scoop or slide the mussels into a large serving bowl (or individual bowls). Pour the remaining sauce on top. Garnish with basil and fresh coriander leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Cook’s note: It’s best to purchase mussels right before cooking, but if bought in advance keep them moist on ice in the refrigerator. Just before cooking,

scrub them with a stiff brush under cool running water and trim off beards if they have them. If any are open, tap the shell. If they don’t close tightly, discard them. If they don’t open when cooked, also discard them. BASIC CHICKEN STOCK Makes 2 quarts • 21/2 pounds boney chicken pieces • 3 1/4-inch slices peeled fresh galangal or ginger • 4 garlic cloves, smashed • 2 stalks lemongrass; use the bottom 6 inches of the stalk with outer leaves removed, smash with knife • 2 quarts water • 4 ounces coarsely chopped fresh coriander stems (cilantro) Fill a stock pot two-thirds full with water and bring to a boil. Add chicken bones and boil for 3 minutes. Pour out the water and rinse the bones. Return the bones to the stock pot. Add the galangal, garlic, lemongrass, and water. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low. Skim the fat and foam off the top. Add the fresh coriander stems. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours, continuing to skim the foam off the top frequently. Strain and cool before storing in the refrigerator.

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New art exhibit open at MVCC

A solo exhibition by Chicago artist Stacia Yeapanis entitled, “Where Do We Go From Here?” is featured through Friday, April 20 in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery provides an opportunity to view locally and nationally recognized arts. Exhibits in the gallery are free to the public and available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as during most performances in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. The exhibition is inspired by impromptu public memorials, worship spaces and the com-

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Take wildflower walks at The Center The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650. Spring Wildflower Walks will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on three Tuesday evenings, weather permitting, beginning Tuesday, April 10. Leaders Carol Alesia and Lois Lauer invite the public to this series of leisurely nature rambles to see the amazing display of spring wildflowers. The group walk at The Center and at nearby forest preserves. Participants are asked to register in early April so The Center can notify them of earlier walks and field trips in case spring comes early. Wear sturdy hiking shoes for spring mud. The fee is $5 per walk to be paid upon arrival. Participants need to call to pre-register so The Center has a phone number and email address. • Communion Sunday will be held at 12:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion as well as helping distribute it. Those who are able and interested are asked to contact Chris Hopkins at The Center. All are welcome. The Wayside Chapel

serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread. • Calligraphy will be taught from 1 to 3 p.m. for six Mondays beginning April 9. Marge Boyd will instruct the class in lettering with a pen and also in learning unique calligraphy styles done with pencil and markers. Participants will also learn to construct a book with decorated pages and a favorite quote. The class fee is $100. A list of required supplies is available in the office and a 48-hour advance registration is necessary. “Cuba—Did Our History Books Tell All?” will be presented at the next luncheon being held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday April 10. Joyce Icenogle’s presentation will focus on a 2017 trip she and Ruthann Jenkins took to Cuba, where they explored four cities and reflected upon the history of Cuba. This presentation will highlight aspects of Cuban history including revolutions, the missile crisis, Russian influence, and the social and economic effects of the U.S. embargo. There will also be an emphasis on the Cuban people and their various types of transportation, including the famous old cars, vintage trucks, horse-drawn wagons, and buses. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

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in the Department of Fiber and Material Studies. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in German from Oberlin College in Ohio. Yeapanis conducts weekly interviews with artists for the “OtherPeoplesPixels” blog and has been a participant in the Artist-In-Residency and the Mentor-In-Residency programs, which are part of the Chicago Artists’ Coalition. Her solo and two-person exhibitions have been featured at the Riverside Art Center, the Indianapolis Art Center, Lillstreet Gallery Annex in Chicago, Heaven Gallery in Chicago, Klemm Gallery in Adrian, Michigan, the Strawdog Theatre in Chicago, and the Baang and Burne Contemporary Gallery in New York, among others.

Accompanying Yeapanis’ exhibition will be work by artists Kathy Trumbull Fimreite, Brent Fogt, Jaclyn Jacunski, Jenny Kendler, Meg Leary, Geoffry Smalley, Erin Washington and Melinda Thorpe Gordon. Their work, which will be on display in the atrium adjacent to the gallery, will incorporate Yeapanis’ question, “Where Do We Go From Here?” The artists answer this question through photography, fragments of a Sears catalogue from 1960 and other mediums. For more information, call Rachel McDermott, Art Gallery coordinator, at (708) 608-4231.

Explore Willow Springs Woods April 14 Palos Restoration Project is organizing a nature walk from 10 a.m. to noon April 14 at the Willow Springs Woods of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. “Walk with our stewards as they discuss the diverse range of native plants and animals found here,” the group said in a news release. “Get ‘hands-on’ with some light brush-cutting or plant identification. Join us for snacks at the fire, and hear about leadership opportunities and ways to get involved.” “There is a flurry of activity in the forest preserves,” the statement continued.

“Birds and frogs calling, wildflowers unfolding their blooms! Experience this special time with Palos Restoration Project.” Participants will meet at Willow Springs Woods picnic grove 1, on the east side of Flavin Road/104th Avenue, one block south of Archer Avenue. Refreshments and introductions at 10 a.m. will be followed by guided walking tours. “You’ll be walking on dirt trails over uneven terrain, so sturdy shoes or boots are best,” said event organizers. “We’ll supply work gloves for those who want

to try brush-cutting.” Palos Restoration Project hosts this event with support from Friends of the Forest Preserves. Palos Restoration Project is an all-volunteer group partnering with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. The group does habitat restoration year-round in the Palos preserves. Depending on the season, members cut and burn invasive brush, remove weeds, or collect native seed for later distribution. The goal of restoration is to identify troubled natural areas and make them healthier for plants and

animals native to them. “The joy of restoration is getting outdoors in beautiful places, interacting with dedicated people, and celebrating victories like an increase in wildflowers or grasses in a restored area,” said the organization in its news release. More information about the event can be obtained at www. restorepalos.com and clicking on the tab “Explore Willow Springs Woods.” Anyone interested can also learn more by contacting Jan Pietrzak at (708) 439-1767 and janaugust@sbcglobal.net.

Palos Park presenting ‘Love the Park’ fair The Palos Park “Love in the Park” Art Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 19 and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20 on the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. Admission and parking are free. For more art fair information call (708) 671-3760 or visit palospark.org. The event will feature more than 50 artists with mediums including paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass and many more. The artists come

from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Virginia and New York. Saturday is dedicated to Art and the Automobile that will host a bevy of unique automobiles, many which will be provided by local residents. The automobiles take their exhibit spaces on the Village Green amongst the artists. Residents Dan and Ronette McCarthy coordinate this aspect of the event. Sunday is dedicated to Art and the Family.

Activities will be available for children and families to create art together; including chalk art, community art project, mural painting and family story quilt, to name a few. The event will have a variety of entertainment throughout each day. Food and drinks will be available for our patrons from fine wines to craft beers and different food trucks will stop at the event each day.

Together We Cope to offer discounted formal dresses Hundreds of special-occasion dresses, some with designer labels, are offered at discounts during a sale set for Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15 at Nu2u, Together We Cope’s resale shop at 17010 S. Oak Park, Tinley Park. The hours of the sale are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The shop will be closed for all but the dress sale on both days. The dresses, from two local bridal shops, are samples and include prom, bridal, bridesmaid, flower girl and evening dresses. A few bridal veils also are available. Sizes range from 2 to 22, and prices range from $35 to $75. Special discounts include two prom dresses for $75 and two bridal gowns for $100. For each dress purchased, guests will receive an entry for a chance to win a $25 gift

card to VIP Nails in Tinley Park, with a drawing each day of the sale. “This is a great opportunity for girls to get beautiful prom dresses for a fraction of the cost they might otherwise pay, as well as a chance for brides-to-be to see a wide array of bridal and bridesmaid gowns at reduced prices,” said Trina Arvetis, manager of the Nu2u resale shop. Proceeds of sales at Nu2u are used to support programs of Together We Cope, a homelessness prevention agency based in Tinley Park serving families in crisis in 27 south suburban communities. TWC offers assistance via its food pantry, clothing resale shop, funding for some needs like rent and utility bills, and referrals for other family services. For details, call Together We Cope at (708) 633-9180.

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May Salman of Together We Cope models dresses available at the Nu2u resale shop special dress sale April 14 and 15.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

Bridge Teen Center will SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ discuss relationship goals

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mon phrase, “Where do we go from here?” used across genres of music to convey feelings of pain and uncertainty. It focuses on glossy magazines, advertisements, catalogs, political flyers, leftover exhibition postcards, and other materials the artist cuts, folds, winds, twists and curls. “I subvert their intentions to entice consumers, voters and viewers. After distilling these mass media messages into repetitive sculptural objects, I embrace not knowing where I am going by improvising their installation in the gallery,” Yeapanis said. An interdisciplinary artist and educator, Yeapanis received a Master of Fine Arts at The School of Art Institute Chicago, where she is an adjunct assistant professor

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade. For more information, call (708) 532-0500. • Creative Building Contests with Peppo’s will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 6. Students will be challenged in a paper airplane-building contest as well as other innovative building competitions. Free sandwiches from Peppo’s and an acoustic music set by Logan Miller will be provided. • Relationship goals will be studied from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. Students will find out what makes relationships with others, family, friends and boyfriend/ girlfriend meaningful and happy in order to treat those relationships with more care and purpose. • Culinary: Baked Alaska Cake with Joliet Junior College Culinary Arts is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Students will learn to make the classic dessert, Baked Alaska, an ice-cream cake covered with an igloo of meringue. • 3D Printing is for high school students only and will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 11. Students will learn how to use a 3D printer, layering material

under computer control to create virtually any shape. • Around the World: French Cooking will be taught from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12. Students will learn about French culture while making crepes to enjoy together.

Housewares Super Sale this weekend in Palos Heights

The former Dominick’s at 6401 W. 127th St. will host a two-dayonly housewares sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 7 and 8 for the benefit of people with disabilities. Organizers of the event, Sertoma Centre, Inc. in Alsip, are advertising “50 to 90 percent off brand-new houseware items,” which consist of brand name houseware merchandise received as donations from the 2018 International Home + Housewares Show, not yet seen in stores.

Lake Katherine issues challenge for fishing fundraiser

Fishing enthusiasts will compete to hook a record-breaking fish at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens’ Spring Fishing Classic in April. The popular catch-and-release fundraiser will take place from 7

a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14 at Lake Katherine, Palos Heights. The annual Spring Fishing Classic is well known for producing whoppers including an impressive nine-pound, two-ounce catfish reeled in by competitor Curt Pazdro in 2015. Fishing fans will fish the entire shore for Muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. Tickets for the fundraiser, which includes lunch and an award ceremony after the fishing, cost $100 per competitor with proceeds contributing to restoration, education and animal care at Lake Katherine. First and second place trophies will be awarded for the largest catches of the day.

CCSS Auxiliary to host luncheon fundraiser

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia Auxiliary will host its 2018 Legends Luncheon from 12 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 24 at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park. The event will feature Martina Mathisen as “Cleopatra”, the most famous female ruler in history. In addition to lunch and the program, a variety of raffles will be available. Reservations at $40 per person can be made before Tuesday, April 10 by sending a check to the CCSS Auxiliary, P.O. Box 174, Palos

Park, IL 60464. Since 2008, the Auxiliary, through its many fundraisers, has donated over $72,000 to benefit the abused victims of domestic violence served by the CCSS. Auxiliary donations are used for shelter and transitional housing furnishings, client scholarships, transportation for employment opportunities, computers, holiday meals, car seats and cribs, and materials for elementary and high school Fresh Start programs. For more information, call Marie Kaminski at (708) 599-0037.


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