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Thursday, April 7, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 14 • 2 Sections

ORLAND PARK

Fitness center land swap OK’d by village board

By Dermot Connolly

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Michael Schofield waves to a crowd of thousands of Sandburg High School students during one of two assemblies last Thursday honoring him for winning the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos. Two days prior, his father, also named Michael, was sworn in as the Orland Fire Protection District’s chief.

HAIL TO THE CHIEF …AND THE BRONCO Schofield father, son receive huge honors in 48-hour span Sports Editor

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ichael Schofield raised his right hand and was sworn in as the Orland Fire Protection District Chief on March 29.

Two days later, his son, also named Michael, raised his meaty left hand to wave to the thousands of Sandburg High School students at two 30-minute assemblies in his honor. The younger Schofield, a graduate of Sandburg in 2009, was the starting offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos, which earlier this year won the Super Bowl.

So, Chief, what event was more exciting? Being officially honored the top boss in the OFPD? Or watching the kid receive the red carpet treatment at his alma mater?

Watching the kid won out.

“It’s a great day,” the chief said. “It’s always better to see your children accomplish something and this is for winning the Super Bowl.’’

By Joe Boyle

See FATHER AND SON, Page 2

Schofield, teammates to visit White House after getting rings The honors keep coming for Denver Bronco Michael Schofield after an assembly last week at his alma mater, Sandburg High School.

He picked up a Community Pride Award from the Orland Park Village Board on Monday.

Mayor Daniel McLaughlin presented him it, noting Schofield started his career as a kid in Orland Park Pioneers Football.

The hometown hero is looking forward to getting his Super Bowl ring on June 12, the day

before the team has a scheduled visit with President Obama at the White House, he said during an interview last week.

Schofield is overwhelmed by the attention, the success, and the future opportunity he has in professional football, he said.

“People started definitely noticing me a lot more,” Schofield said. “I haven’t changed as a person, I don’t want to think I’m above everyone now because of all that stuff. I grew up in Orland Park just like you did, that how we are.”

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See FITNESS CENTER, Page 3

Gov. Rauner’s vetoes hamper local medicinal marijuana dispensary

By Jeff Vorva

By Aaron Hanania

The Orland Park Village Board Monday voted to approve a memorandum of understanding with Palos Community Hospital that will save the Palos Health & Fitness Center from demolition.

Details of the agreement between the village and St. George Corporation, the parent company of Palos Community Hospital, were not discussed. Mayor Daniel McLaughlin has said that the agreement calls for a land swap that will give the village ownership of the fitness center at 15430 S. West Ave. More than two dozen members of the grassroots Save PHFC group that had been working for months to rescue the facility came to the meeting on Monday to thank the mayor for his assistance. They erupted in applause when the memorandum of understanding (MOU) was approved.

The fitness center, which has a warm-water therapy pool and larger swimming pool, was slated

for closure May 1 because it stood in the way of the hospital’s plan to erect a $133.2 million medical office building with underground parking on the site near its primary care south campus.

Now, under the terms of the MOU, the hospital will now donate to the village 10 acres of land that include the fitness center, its parking lot and grounds, McLaughlin said previously. The facility overlooks the village’s Centennial Park aquatic center.

The agreement has been described as a win-win situation for everyone, because in return, the village will give the hospital 3 to 4.5 acres of land west of land owned by the hospital to the west of its Palos Primary Care Center, 15300 West Ave. This land will give the hospital room for the medical office building, as well as any future expansion plans it may decide to pursue.

The medical building project won state approval last week.

New Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield studies a Sandburg Hall of Fame plaque that his son, also named Michael, earned last Thursday.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner said that the addition of the medical marijuana dispensary in the village has been a positive one.

Now her main concern is will the facility remain open?

Werner addressed those concerns during the Chicago Ridge Worth Chamber of Commerce luncheon held recently. Werner told the crowd that Windy City Cannabis, 11425 S. Harlem Ave., officially opened its doors in January. Structural repairs had to be made in November and December to the building, which was a former children’s clothing store.

The dispensary became a reality after two years of discussions and meetings with residents to alleviate their fears about the business. Speculation ranged from the building attracting drug addicts and increasing crime in the area.

Those concerns were put to rest through a series of meetings that were held. The medicinal marijuana is designed to alleviate pain that patients have from a variety of ailments. Illinois law has 39 conditions and diseases that already qualify for medici-

nal marijuana use with a doctor’s signature. Cancer, glaucoma, HIV, hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis already qualifies.

Werner was confident that the dispensary will be a success. However, some reports indicated that some of the dispensaries that recently opened are lacking patients.

The reason for that is that some diseases do not qualify under Illinois law for medicinal marijuana, some officials point out.

Werner agrees with that assessment. She believes that due to the tight restrictions Illinois has implemented on disallowing medicinal marijuana prescriptions for some specific aliments has hampered the Worth facility.

The conditions recommended by the advisory board that were rejected last year were anorexia nervosa, chronic post-operative pain, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, Neuro-Behcet’s autoimmune disease, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, polycystic kidney disease, PTSD and superior canal dehiscence syndrome.

Right now, there are not enough people to support it, Werner said.

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Father and son Continued from Page 1

District 230 officials believe it was the first Super Bowl champion to come out Sandburg, Stagg or Andrew.

The younger Schofield spent most of his day at the Orland Park school and before the two assemblies he spent time talking with captains of various sports, met and talked with school and district officials and teachers and a few other duties including signing countless autographs.

During the assemblies, he was supposed to be surprised by the announcements that he was going to be named to the school’s Hall of Fame and have his number — 72 — retired. Word leaked out to him, but that didn’t dampen the day.

“This was really cool — it was really a memorable experience,” he said minutes after the event.

The honors included a video

The Regional News of his career, speeches from his former coach, Dave Wierzal, and a flood of memories from his days as an Eagle.

“Mike set the standard for the 2008 football team,” Wierzal said.

“Local newspapers referred to them as the ‘Comeback Kids.’

During Mike’s senior year, they won two games that went into overtime. The game against Andrew went into triple overtime.

They also beat Lincoln-Way Central by scoring a touchdown with 25 seconds left in the game.

“I really like what Mike said in 2008 when he told reporters ‘there is no quit in us.’ He led by example on offense and defense and in practice and the fitness center. He carried that ‘no quit’ and be-ready attitude to the University of Michigan and Denver.’’

Two days prior, the elder Schofield was sworn in by Orland Park Mayor Daniel McLaughlin at the district’s headquarters and among the 100-plus in attendance were

state Sen. Michael Hastings, Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy and former Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman.

Fire chiefs from several suburban agencies also attended the 55-year-old Schofield’s induction including Frankfort Fire Chief James M. Grady, Lisle-Woodridge Fire Chief Thomas Freeman, Plainfield Fire Chief David S. Riddle, and Rural Palatine Fire Chief Hank Clemmens.

Most of Schofield’s family — wife Kathy, and children Nicole, Stephanie, Kathleen and Jacqueline were on hand, but Andrew, who is teaching in South Dakota, wasn’t able to attend.

“It was another extension of the Super Bowl party — nobody was there to see me get sworn in,” the chief joked. “If Michael wasn’t there, half the people wouldn’t have come.’’

Schofield officially took over the post of interim chief after Ken Brucki requested a leave-of-

absence in August for personal reasons and subsequent retirement in January.

A 45-year resident of Orland Park, Schofield served as a Battalion Chief and managed the Orland Fire Protection District’s Operational Services before being named interim chief.

Schofield joined the OFPD in 1977 as a cadet, eight years after the district was created. In 1979, Schofield became paid on call, which was a part-time position. He was hired fulltime by the OFPD in 1986. He was promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 1989 and became a battalion chief in 2012.

Schofield also worked in Homer Township as a part-time firefighter from 1995 to 2002, and then in Photo by Jeff Vorva the part-time position as Homer Township fire chief from 2002 to OFPD Chief Michael Schofield (from left), his son Denver Bronco lineman 2012. Schofield is the co-founder Michael, his wife Kathy and his daughter Jacqueline, pose after Sandburg of the Will County Fire Chiefs hosted two assemblies in the Super Bowl champ’s honor.

Association, and past president bled by it,” Schofield said of his chief, you walk into the shoes of of MABAS 19 mutual aid group. new job. “I’ve been with Orland those who came before you and “I’m honored and I’m hum- since 1977 so when you become that’s a great honor.’’

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Sprinkler curtails fire damage, saves lives at retirement home A sprinkler system installed at the Lexington Health Care assisted and independent living retirement home, 14601 John Humphrey Drive, is being credited with saving lives and helping to significantly minimize damage that could have been caused by a small fire on Tuesday.

The fire started in the basement maintenance area just after 8 a.m.

Investigators identified the cause as a coffee maker kept on a shelf above a desk.

The fire quickly spread to objects on and around the desk, and up the wall of the room when the water sprinkler system activated and suppressed the fire instantly.

The Orland Fire Protection District was alerted and responded to a fire alarm activation due to the sprinkler system operating.

The initial crews reported a water flow alarm and investigated to find smoke in the basement with water flowing from a sprinkler head.

A fire extinguisher was used to completely extinguish the smoldering material. The smoke that was confined to the basement and workshop area was removed by firefighters using power fans.

Because the fire was controlled quickly, no residents had to be moved or evacuated and normal operations were maintained throughout the incident. All floors were evaluated for hazards and deemed safe. Fire damage was limited to the desk and items on the shelves above.

“Every year at our Open House, we demonstrate how important fire sprinkler systems can for businesses, properties like assisted

Photo courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District

The Orland Fire Protection District credits a sprinkling system for containing a blaze that started in the basement at a retirement home in Orland Park.

living centers and even in private homes in saving lives, and fighting and preventing damage caused by fires,” Orland Fire Protection District Fire Chief Michael Schofield said.

“This was a perfect example of how the sprinkler system quickly prevented the fire from spreading throughout the property, and minimized the intrusion on the lives of the residents in the home.

We didn’t have to evacuate the

property or disrupt the healthcare services there. We made the property safe and completely extinguished what could have been a far worse fire.”

Schofield also credited the fast response of the District’s fire fighting teams.

Orland Fire personnel were assisted by a fire truck and team from neighboring Tinley Park.

— Orland Fire Protection District

HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 230

State law will soften school power to suspend students

By Dermot Connolly The deans of the three District 230 high schools are confident that compliance with a new state law limiting the use of suspensions and expulsions won’t be detrimental to discipline in the district.

Mary Pat Carr, head dean at Stagg High School in Palos Hills, along with her counterparts Andy DeCraene at Sandburg in Orland Park, and Andrew’s Mike Murphy, discussed the changes required by Senate Bill 100 during a presentation at the school board meeting last Thursday.

It goes into effect on Sept. 15.

The deans said all three schools will be fully compliant when the next school year begins in August.

Carr explained that the new legislation is aimed at limiting the number and duration of suspensions and expulsions, and the main change is that no “zero tolerance” policies that require suspensions or expulsions for certain offenses will no longer be allowed at Illinois schools.

“They want each case to be judged on its own merits,” she said.

“This bill doesn’t change the ability to discipline. The goal is to limit the duration and number of suspensions, and we are encouraged to use non-exclusionary discipline,” DeCraene explained.

Proponents of the new legislation have said that suspensions and expulsions have been overused statewide, and proportionally more often against minority stu-

dents, leaving too many schoolage teens on the streets with nothing to do.

Short-term suspensions up to three days, and in-school suspensions, in which students are separated from their regular classes, can be used liberally, the deans said. They said the Pupil Personnel Services intervention room will be used more often for students, “We’re still able to suspend up to 10 days, with due process, and we will be able to expel students for up to two years, with due process,” said Murphy.

Due process means that the student will be able to give his or her side of the store at a disciplinary hearing.

Under the new guidelines outlined during the presentation, suspensions of up to three days will only be used if a student’s presence poses a threat to school safety or a disruption to other students.

Suspensions of four days can be used only if other “appropriate and available disciplinary interventions have been exhausted and the students would pose a threat to school safety or a disruption to other learning or interferes with the operation of the school.”

Likewise, suspensions of five to 10 days will only be used if other appropriate actions had already been exhausted and the student’s presence would pose a threat to school safety or a disruption to other students’ learning with appropriate documentation.

Expulsions of up to two years are also still possible, if evidence

shows they are warranted.

When board member Tony Serratore asked if the district was opening itself up to litigation from students claiming they were punished more harshly than someone else for the same offense, Carr said the three deans will keep in touch with each other, and discuss how issues are being treated in each school.

“We want to make sure that students are treated fairly throughout the district,” she said.

Carr added that although the deans had some concerns about possible implications of the bill when it was first proposed more than a year ago, they immediately began working with Dr. Dryier, assistant superintendent for instruction, to make sure it could be implemented without any problems.

“We’re very comfortable with it now, but that might not have been the case if you asked us 13 months ago,” said Carr.

“I feel like 230 is what we are doing already is pretty good. I like that you are doing the tweaking and refining,” said board Vice President Melissa Gracias.

“I appreciate you working ahead of the game on this. You guys are doing a phenomenal job,” said Superintendent James Gay. He had earlier pointed out that of the 860 school districts in Illinois, Niche. com had ranked District 230 as the 29th most outstanding for 2016, and pledged that the new law would not lower the district’s rank or reputation.

The Palos Heights Police Department would like to remind everyone that the month of April is distracted driving awareness month. During the month of April, officers from the Palos Heights Police Department will be extra vigilant in identifying these violators and stopping them.

Distracted driving is defined as any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving. Distractions endanger drivers, passengers, and bystander safety. Driving dis-

tractions include: • Texting • Using a cellphone • Grooming • Reading • Using a navigation system • Watching a video • Adjusting a radio Texting while driving is the most dangerous distraction because it requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention from the driver. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the percentage of drivers text-messaging or visibly manipulating handheld devices has significantly increased each year. Younger driv-

Continued from Page 1 Schofield talked about his football career after attending the swearing in of his father, Michael Schofield as the fire chief of the Orland Fire Protection District, held on March 29.

Schofield said his biggest challenge was to overcome his nervousness.

“In my head, you’re hyping it up so much, you grow up and want to play in the Super Bowl.

That’s all you start thinking about that whole week, and you’re trying to calm yourself down and [calm] your nerves. The nerves are the hardest part to get rid of,” Schofield said.

He said that his biggest surprise was the enormous number of news media that covered the Super Bowl.

“In a normal game, you can walk around the sidelines, but in this game, you couldn’t even walk on your own sideline because there are so many people crowding that sideline,” Schofield said, noting most were sports writers and photographers.

Schofield said there were more than 5,000 journalists, photographers and camera crews at a media night held at a local basketball court on the Monday before the

Fitness center Continued from Page 1

McLaughlin told the Save PHFC group that because negotiations were ongoing, he couldn’t talk about those talks publicly any earlier.

“There was an awful lot of media [attention] in a very short time, and there are a whole lot of things still to be worked out,” he said.

“But the efforts you guys made helped a lot,” he added.

“I just want to thank you,” said Palos Hills resident Alice Christensen. “If you could see the tears of joy in the eyes of everyone you helped your heart would glow,” she said.

Super Bowl.

He said reporters “would ask you everything from ‘What’s your favorite color?’ to ‘How do you feel about Obama?’ and questions about football.”

Schofield said it was surreal playing in Peyton Manning’s final game. Manning went up to every member of the team, including Schofield, and said, “We’ve got this!”

“Being able to say that I was in his last huddle ever on the field with him is just something I’ll live and remember forever,” Schofield said.

He and other team members were aware that Manning would probably retire and he was moved when Manning announced the retirement.

“He gave a speech Saturday night before the game and he got really emotional, and that’s not his style when he gives speeches,” Schofield said.

Schofield said the team will receive their Super Bowl rings on June 12, the day before the Broncos football team is scheduled to go the White House to meet President Obama.

Schofield said he had the ring measured on his index finger rather than on his ring finger, explaining, “I dislocated [my ring finger] a couple of times during

the Bears game, so it was swollen and they didn’t have a ring size big enough to fit around it. I got this [index] finger fitted, and it was a size 18.”

His last name will be engraved on the ring, he said.

As for the process of getting the rings, Schofield said, “I’m not even 100 percent sure on that. It’s going to be like a reception and like a banquet type thing and they are going to hand out our rings.”

And for the game itself, Schofield said playing in the Super Bowl was something he will never forget.

“I almost didn’t think, almost didn’t realize I was playing in the Super Bowl, until we scored our first touchdown. I started to realize how big of a moment it was. I was trying to play it down in my head because I was really nervous about it as you could imagine. I almost played it down too much.

It was just the best experience ever,” he said.

His favorite moment was when the game ended, and they won.

“Definitely when the clock hit zero, just running out onto the field. We were all running but we didn’t know where we were running to because we were just so excited. It was awesome.”

Aaron Hanania is a freshman at Sandburg High School.

When she asked that the staff of the fitness center be retained, and the Bella’s Café restaurant inside it remain open when the village takes ownership, she was assured that it would.

Village Manager Paul Grimes said: “The status quo in terms of operations would remain” for now.

“We are in very close contact with the current operators,” he said, referring to Power Wellness, which manages the center.

Melanie Mobeck also came to the podium to thank the mayor and board for their help in saving the facility.

She said the Save PHFC group encompassed a wide age-range of people, who came together and became friends.

“The experience made us stron-

ger,” she said.

“On behalf of the board, I want to say thanks, It has been a pleasure doing this,” said the mayor. “At the end of the day, it is going to be a great benefit to the village. Not only for saving what is there now, but what Palos Community Hospital is planning to build there.”

“I’ve never seen such a well-organized, respectiful group. Thanks for your participation, “ said Trustee Michael Carroll.

“It took a lot of leadership to get this done, and Mayor McLaughlin should get a lot of the credit,” said Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich.

“Congrats on your whole effort.

It was very well-organized,” Trustee Kathleen Fenton told the group.

“And now everybody wins.”

Photo by Joe Boyle

Marijuana

Continued from Page 1

“Only 5,000 people are signed up for medical marijuana and the medical dispensary developers were hoping for 10,000 people,” said Werner.

Werner said she has called Gov. Bruce Rauner. She is still waiting for a return call.

Rauner’s administration has also rejected osteoarthritis, migraine and post-traumatic stress disorder. The moves appeared to be a complete rejection of the proposals by former Gov. Pat Quinn, who Rauner defeated in 2014.

Steve Weismann, CEO of Windy City Cannabis, said from his perspective the program has been a success. Besides Worth, Weismann has Windy City Cannabis facilities in Homewood, Justice and Posen. He visits each of the dispensaries each week and sometimes drops in at all four locations in a day. He is encouraged by the responses he has received.

“The people who come in there are incredibly grateful,” said Weismann. “They tell us all the time. So, from the standpoint, we have been very successful. From a financial standpoint, no not at all. Why the governor wants to restrict someone from having pain ers (age 16-24) are most likely to alleviated is beyond me.”

In Illinois, the advisory board manipulate electronic devices at a higher rate compared to older drivers. According to a recent distracted driving survey, one third of drivers admitted to texting while driving, and three quarters have seen others do it.

The best way to stop distracted driving is to educate all motorists, especially the younger ones, about the danger it poses. Give teen drivers simple, clear instructions not to use their wireless devices while driving and remember children learn from their parent’s behavior. Distracted driving causes accidents and can kill!

Heights police plan crackdown on distracted driving this month From Palos Heights Police Chief George L. Yott Jr.

Victory laps

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Windy City Cannabis in Worth has not met the expected prescription requests since it opened in January. Worth Mayor Mary Werner said that ailments that could be treated with medicinal marijuana have been restricted due to changes made by Gov. Rauner.

that has been restructured by Rauner is made up of physicians, nurses and patients. Last fall, Rauner vetoed an extension to the four-year pilot program, stating he would approve continuing it only through April 2018. At that time, the governor said he wants to evaluate it.

And that concerns Werner and Weisman, who believe Rauner may be setting the program up to fail by restricting what ailments can be treated with medicinal marijuana.

Weisman was asked if more can be done to publicize that the facilities are open.

“I think there is a little public awareness issue,” Weisman said.

“Some doctors have been hesitant to come on board. I don’t know

why.”

Patients must get a signed certification from a doctor as part of the application process to use medical marijuana in Illinois.

But Weisman said if critics gave the program a chance, they would have a different opinion.

“Incredibly, we have had people cry because their pain has been alleviated,” said Weisman. “We have had one our patients, a quadriplegic, who can now wiggle his toes for the first time. This is not a cure but it makes people feel better.”

Illinois is the 23rd state to legalize medical marijuana, although the drug remains illegal under federal law. More information can be obtained at WindyCityCannabis.com

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Red light cameras would be good, if they were just fair If there is one thing that most drivers hate, it’s red light cameras. But I think red light cameras, and even speed cameras, are necessary to crack down on reckless drivers who we all see blow red lights, or who race 20 miles over speed limits in our neighborhoods.

The problem, though, is that the system is rigged. It’s not about safety. It’s about making money.

Chicago and many communities want to hit you with a fine, not keep you safe when they install red light cameras.

Why else does Chicago adjust the red lights when it installs red light cameras to shorten the amber (yellow) light from three seconds to two seconds? The fact is almost every light is adjusted down to reduce the amount of time cars have to go through a light when a camera is installed.

If communities cared about safety first, they would increase the amber light, not shorten it.

And, they should install “count down” light displays, you know where the traffic light displays a countdown of 20 seconds to when the light changes.

That would prevent accidents when cars see the difficult-to-see “warnings” that a red light camera is installed at an intersection. Fearing the ticket, cars slam on their breaks as they approach lights in anticipation of the light change.

I also support speed cameras, but they should be set to 10 miles or more over the speed limit. The reason is that road speed signs change so abruptly and quickly on many roads, again for the wrong reasons.

It is frustrating to watch as cars zip through school zones when the schools-in-session lights are blinking. I wish I could give them tickets. Or when you stop at a red light and the idiot next to you speeds up to rush through.

I want the police to nail speeders and reckless drivers, but you just can’t trust government that is driven more by making money than it is about your safety as a driver or a school child trying to cross a street to get to school.

ON SECOND THOUGHT …

In one edition of this newspaper, I wrote about the unfairness of our election system.

I pointed out Super Delegates

RAY HANANIA strip the voters of their choices for president. And, I criticized the Electoral College as a flawed system.

The Electoral College isn’t Democratic at all. It’s an effort to ensure that the “insider establishment” gets to select the candidates they want to become president, not you, the people.

Here is how the government describes this process: “The process for selecting Electors varies throughout the United States. Generally, the political parties nominate Electors at their State party conventions or by a vote of the party’s central committee in each State. Each candidate will have their own unique slate of potential Electors as a result of this part of the selection process. Electors are often chosen to recognize service and dedication to their political party. They may be State-elected officials, party leaders, or persons who have a personal or political affiliation with the Presidential candidate.”

In a way, you vote for the Electoral College, but you really don’t pick them. And the truth is most are not obligated to vote for the president they claim to have represented. They can vote anyway they want.

We should change the presidential elections. Eliminate the primaries. Allow anyone to run for president. Eliminate the Super PACs and put a limit on how much a candidate can spend, and require the media to set aside programming to allow each and every candidate to provide information on who they are fairly and on a level playing field.

As it stands, the system is corrupted by insiders who want to prevent the average Joe from taking over the country.

But, the principle of “majority rule” either means the majority makes that choice, or it doesn’t.

If it doesn’t, then let’s at least stop pretending that we are a democracy.

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist.

Email him at rghanania@gmail. com.

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OPINION

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READERS WRITE Back to the blocked path at 121st Street Dear Editor: Spring has arrived, and people of all shapes and sizes will be making the trek to our beautiful Community Park and bike path.

Unfortunately, the City Council has not only blocked the pedestrian entrance on the east side along 76th Avenue, they took out the stop sign as well. The dirt path at 121st Street that I have personally

used since 1986 was barricaded to dissuade entering there because there is a law (IDOT) that we cannot have a sidewalk to nowhere.

We cannot have that entrance because there is not a sidewalk to receive a person on the other side of the street. Instead of providing one, they built a fence. I watched a young mother pushing a stroller, walking her dog, and following her son on a bike with training wheels trying to navigate around the fence, across the grass, onto

the pavement, walking approximately 145 feet to 121st Street to cross the street and leave the park.

We can’t come up with a solution to just cross the street safely? I asked Dolores Kramarski, my alderman and head of the roads committee if she had contacted IDOT to find a solution. She did not answer me. Why can’t common sense rule the day? How about a small sidewalk on the northeast corner that can appease the law? If you cannot contact Ms.

Kramarski, the mayor or your alderman, please pray that no one gets hurt.

We need a safe entrance to our park and bike path. Not a barricade and no crosswalk. It’s an accident waiting to happen.

People will not walk to 120th St and enter the park with car traffic, which is what was suggested to me. It’s simply ridiculous! Pick up your phone or write an email. Please.

— Deborah Albrecht, Palos Heights

EDITOR'S CORNER

‘O my Papa,’ to me he was so adorable

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor If it’s true that 90 percent of life is just showing up, my dad put in 110 percent.

If there was a wedding reception, family birthday, anniversary party, or a wake for a co-worker's parent, my Dad was there, fully present, dressed up and raring to go.

“Dad we don’t have to be the first ones there,” Mom would say time after time. You knew he was ready to go, cooling his heels sounding on the tile, car keys in hand. “Come on, come on, come on,” he liked to roust us kids to pile in the car, the Ford LTD or Crown Victoria.

I think my dad may have missed his calling, like most of his siblings there was an entertainer just below the surface, a comedian, or song and dance man in his case. He certainly was a magician at fixing things.

His mother and father produced nine extraordinary children, each a colorful character in their own right, a boisterous larger than life crew all up for a good laugh and hard day’s work. That family — there were really two families the older ones said — settled in their first house in Bedford Park.

My dad was the eldest son, third of the nine. He told us of the Paul Bunyan-style family meals Mom Murray made with so many mouths to feed. For breakfast she cracked dozens of eggs, two or three pounds of bacon. Four or five chickens, she fried up for Sunday dinner.

The work ethic of my dad’s generation began in that house.

When I was a little kid, he made it clear that his childhood was very different than my happy-go-lucky, carefree existence.

Schooldays he was up early to shovel coal into the furnace before breakfast then went to work with his dad loading his meat truck for his delivery route. Later he worked after school at a bag factory in the Clearing. His mother did his homework for him, he helped her make ends meet. And his father NEVER had to wash his own car, he would tell me.

He made it to Argo High School in that 1950s Happy Days era. His first car was a brand new fire rngine red 1956 Ford with loud exhausts and a stick shift. Everyone in Bedford Park, Summit and Argo knew Jack’s Ford and all considered it the coolest car in town. The

Jack Murray, 1937-2016

police knew that car as well.

He used to drive 90 mph down Harlem Avenue back in the day the speed limit was “reasonable and proper.”

He drove that ‘56 Ford when he courted my mom. Jack and Diane got married young, she was 19 he was 22. The newlyweds soon faced separation with his induction into the Army. So they moved in with my moms’ parents until he had to report for duty. But then my mom became pregnant with me, so I ruined his military career.

With a baby me on the way, my dad had to work two or three jobs, part-time as a mechanic at a service station, to afford their own apartment in Bedford Park. For extra money he worked as a fireman, paid on call. He worked day and night until one day he heard a neighbor had lost his job at a petro-chemical plant called UOP in nearby McCook. He went in, told the hiring agent he heard there was an opening for a machinist, applied for it and got hired on the spot.

He worked whatever overtime he could get just to save and scrape together a down payment on their first home, that little house on Preller Avenue in Worth. Nine miles every morning and night he drove from Worth to UOP. It was the start of JFK’s New Frontier and 1960s were all before our little family, offering boundless opportunity for economic prosperity for those willing and able. And our Dad was eager to work overtime to earn, save and build for the future.

Three years after me, little Michael Patrick Murray was born. He was a pint-sized piston of energy. Dad would call him Do, because he was always doing something. And

what a happy childhood my Dad and mom gave us in that little ranch house. Mike and I climbed and sat upon that tall redwood painted stockade fence to survey our domain. We thought we were rich.

He made the time to stop at the drugstore and bring home to me four or five comic books at a time. He took us to the auto show, the boat show, the stockyard show. Often treated us to Playland and got us a color TV to watch Disney and all our cartoons in living color.

Took us bowling on birthdays.

Took us to Sheridan drive in for James Bond movies, John Wayne and “The Planet of the Apes.” Later at Ford City, we saw “The Sting” and “Patton.”

Christmas was magic, all those great toys of the ‘60s piled under the tree. They would be worth a fortune if left in the box as antiques today.

A Little red Mustang pedal car to match his red 1965 Mustang parked outside the front of the house.

And the music. A pop song “Jennifer” by Donovan was very popular around 1968. It got a lot of radio play. So it was on Preller, when our baby sister Jennifer Eileen was born.

Mom reared us while dad kept never passing up overtime, an overnight shift, an extra day, Saturdays.

“I owe I owe, it’s off to work I go,” he would sing most mornings. Other times he would lampoon the WMAQ radio station promo: “UOP is gonna make me rich.”

He worked hard and played hard and danced hard, with the love of his life. “Look at that woman” he said of my mom up until the very end.”

At work, he climbed the ladder. He enjoyed being on the golf league, the bowling league, liquid lunches with vendors.

He would come home after his bowling league and wake us all up to eat White Castles he brought home or Nick burgers from the tavern in Lemont.

Fast forward to Nordica Avenue, in Worth, four doors from the Mortensons. Those yard parties, catered food by the Argo VFW, Christmas parties with both sides of the family, mom’s turkey and dressing, high spirits and good cheer.

He believed in big family roadtrips we took almost every summer. He let me use the roadmap as copilot. He drove us to Disney World, the East Coast, stopping in Niagara Falls, where he and my Mom

honeymooned along the way.

He also loved fishing trips, with our family or just the guys, his brothers, filled with cards, stories, cocktails, and maybe even some fishing.

His brother treated him in his last years to two fly-in trips to Canada where Dad caught more walleye in a couple hours than the entire catch of a whole week in the UP back in the day.

It was a wonderful life until the waking nightmare. 1987 is the year he had to tell his 22 year old son he had a very rare cancer. After treatment and remission, Michael bought his own fishing boat. But it all ended in the living hell no parent should have to endure.

Despite the horror, we had to go on. At 55 dad retired, somewhat forced. Enter Joe Reda, my brother-in-law, who with Jennifer would create the greatest joys to come for our dad struck by a heart attack and later a diagnosis of prostate cancer at 58. They said it was aggressive, they said the average man would live six years, he lived 20.

Because he had a new birth of reasons to live, three births in all, Michael, Kayla and Jeremy. Each one a new delight of his life. They called him Papa.

He gave new meaning to the word grandfather. He was their babysitter, their playmate, their confidante. He changed their diapers on the rec room floor.

It is because of him that they are who they are today. He bathed them, he fed them and fixed their plate — and they eventually his. He took them to McDonalds, the UOP picnic, mini golf, Florida, breakfast.

He taught them how to eat crab legs, the power of a nap, how to fish, to enjoy chocolate, to carve a pumpkin, to be patient and eventually how to drive manual transmission. He was the greatest gift to their childhood — as they were to his longevity.

Way back, little 6-year-old son Jack heard a song that stuck in his head all these years in my subconscious memory: “Oh mein Papa, to me he was so wonderful Oh my Papa to me he was so good. No one could be so gentle and so lovable, Oh my Papa he always understood. Oh my Papa, so funny and adorable. Oh my Papa, so funny in his way, I still miss him so much today.”

— Excerpted from my eulogy for my dad.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

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Orland offers curbside spring POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK cleanup third week in April Charged with aggravated DUI

Orland Park police charged Caina L. Kissane, 37, of Orland Park, with aggravated DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, improper lane usage, improper turn and no proof of insurance as they investigated a two-vehicle crash near 143rd Street and West Avenue at 6:02 p.m. March 17.

The DUI charge was made aggravated after police learned that Kissane has a prior DUI conviction, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and seized, and Kissane was due at a bond hearing on March 18.

Residents can dispose of large items for no cost

Spring is here and with it comes the village of Orland Park’s yearly Curbside Spring Cleanup. This year’s collection will again be offered on residents’ regular garbage pick-up days during the week of April 18.

Residents can dispose of durable goods or household items like furniture, textiles, carpets, as well as white goods including washers, dryers and refrigerators. Note that the doors on any white goods and appliances should be removed before being placed at the curb to prevent children from playing on or around them.

“This is one way we hope to encourage residents to properly dispose of household items they no longer want or need,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The village is happy to be able to offer this service for the third year in a row and at no additional cost to residents.”

Orland Park’s Curbside Spring Clean-Up is held in cooperation with the village’s refuse hauler, Waste Management and will serve more than 22,000 households.

“Our residents’ participation last year resulted in an additional 95.5 tons of trash being collected by Waste Management,” said Trustee Mike Carroll, chair of the village’s Public Works Committee. “On average, that would be at least 14 to 15 additional garbage truck-loads

Charged with DUI

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The village of Orland Park’s annual Spring Cleanup will be offered on regularly scheduled trash pick up days the week of April 18. During this clean up week, residents may dispose of durable goods or household items like furniture, textiles, carpets, as well as white goods including washers, dryers and refrigerators.

for the week.”

Items not accepted during the collection include electronics, i.e., televisions, computers, monitors and printers.

Information on disposal of electronics can be found at the Refuse, Reuse, Recycling link on the village’s website, under the Living in Orland Park tab.

Hazardous wastes, i.e., paints, oils and solvents will not be picked up nor will automotive batteries,

gas, asbestos, medical waste.

Also excluded are construction and demolition materials, concrete, rock, dirt, engines or large automotive parts or any oversized items that cannot be placed in a compactor type truck. Automobile tires will be picked up, provided the rims have been removed.

Further information is available by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696.

— Village of Orland Park

Orland Township offers Recycling Event Orland Township will hold its annual free 3-in-1 Recycling Event and Go Green Scholarship Fund drive this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Orland Township Highway Department, 16125 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park.

The three events are electronics recycling and Shred-A-Thon documents shredding, along with the 2016 Go Green Scholarship Fund Drive.

Electronics Recycling invites residents to dispose of electronic devices, such as old cell phones, computers and keyboards. Volunteers from Orland Township will be onsite to help patrons unload items.

The Shred-A-Thon shredding

event allows residents to shred up to 50 pounds of unwanted personal documents. By recycling paper in the form of shredding, individuals are helping the environment as well as reducing individual risks of identity theft. Patrons can watch as their personal documents are shredded safely and securely onsite. This event is not intended for businesses.

The Go Green Scholarship Fund Drive is also being held to help raise scholarship funds for graduating high school students that reside within the Township. Last year, $16, 500 in scholarships was awarded to 22 deserving students.

“Orland Township’s green initiatives promote our duty of

sustaining a healthy, green environment,” said Supervisor Paul O’Grady. “It’s a fun and convenient way to stay green and help local students, so you won’t want to miss it.”

Residents are invited to participate in one, two, or all of the above events.

The 3-In-1 Recycling Event and Scholarship Fund are sponsored

by Supervisor O’Grady, Highway Commissioner Brain Younker and the Board of Trustees.

For more information, visit the Orland Township website at www.orlandtownship.org or call 403-4222.

Debra D. Horner, 60, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI after police found her slumped over the wheel of her car that had crashed in the 15400 block of South La Grange Road at 5:48 p.m. March 22.

A search of the vehicle yielded two empty bottles of Seagram’s vodka, according to the police report.

The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Horner was due in court in Bridgeview yesterday.

Glenwood resident Troy J. Moore Jr., 32, was charged with DUI and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident by police investigating a two-vehicle crash at John Humphrey Drive and 94th Avenue at 11:45 a.m. March 22. Moore’s minivan rear-ended a car at the intersection, a witness told police.

Moore’s vehicle was towed and impounded, and he was given a court date of April 19 in Bridgeview.

Zoraiz Mirza, 22, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI, use of unsafe tires, no proof of insurance and operating a motor vehicle with expired registration after police found his car in a ditch in the 18100 block of South Wolf Road at 3:41 a.m. March 24.

Mirza said he lost control of the vehicle after a tire came off a rim, according to the police report. The car was towed and seized, and Mirza is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 12.

Orland Hills resident Jonathan A. Lang, 24, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, driving without headlights when required and failure to signal when making a turn after police curbed his car near 159th Street and 94th Avenue at 2:19 a.m.

March 27. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Lang is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on May 12.

South Holland resident Starshea P. Smith, 33, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage, improper stopping on a roadway and no proof of insurance after police encountered her car in the 15000 block of South La Grange Road at 11:59 p.m. March 18.

The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Smith was due in court yesterday in Bridgeview.

Burbank resident Dagoberto Lopez, 24, was charged with DUI, speeding and improper lane usage after his car was pulled over by police near Southmoor Drive and La Grange Road at 3:44 a.m.

March 18. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Lopez is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on April 21.

Charged with felony retail theft Orland Park resident Susan I. Khouri, 52, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole $484 worth of clothing and cosmetic from a department store on Orland Park Place at 6:06 p.m.

March 21. A misdemeanor charge of obstructing identification was added after she allegedly gave a false name and date of birth to police. The police report gave no indication of a court date.

Stole wheel caps, police say Police charged Marcus Forrese King, 47, of Matteson, with theft after he allegedly stole four Cadillac wheel caps, worth $25 each, from an SUV parked at Marcus Theaters, 16350 S. La Grange Road.

Responding to a call of a suspicious man lying down and removing items from a vehicle at 11:45 a.m. March 25, police curbed King’s car in the 15900 block of South La Grange Road. King admitted that he had just been at the theater, but said he decided to leave because it was too crowded, police said.

A search of his vehicle yielded four Cadillac wheel caps that appeared to match those missing from an SUV at Marcus, according to the police report. The owner of the vehicle was located and agreed to sign a complaint. King explained the situation by saying that the caps were given to him by a friend, and that he collects them as a hobby, according to the police report. Police said they also found 16 other wheel caps in King’s car. He is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI Kimberly A. Porter, 49, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at at 2:07 a.m. March 29, in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage and improper use of signal. She is due in court on April 18.

Ashley M. Venturella, 20, of Oak Forest, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 4:08 a.m. Sunday, in he 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for speeding. She is due in court on April 18.

License charges Vincent G. Haynes, 28, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:42 p.m. Saturday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegal use of a data communication device while driving, because he was seen texting.

He is due in court on April 18.

Raygina Wash, 26, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:35 p.m. March 28, in the 7300 block of Route 83. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance. She is due in court on May 2.

Elizabeth Muhammad, 24, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving on a suspended registration following a traffic stop at 9:23 a.m. last Thursday, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for having expired registration. She is due in court on May 2.

Stephan Coleman, 34, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:23 a.m. Sunday at 127th Street and South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device. He is due in court on May 2.

Thomas H. Konczal, 56, of Alsip, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:49 a.m. last Thursday, in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he is due in court on May 2.

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HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

Exercise: It’s much more than just about weight loss With spring in full swing, I wanted to write about exercise since April is a great time to begin an exercise regimen with such nice mild weather outside.

First, I wanted to say that I think it’s a good idea to start thinking of exercise in a different way. We usually think of exercise as connected with weight loss, and while exercise and weight loss do go hand and hand, it seems to me that connecting exercising with trying to lose weight can put exercise in a negative light, as something that can almost be a discouragement and easily set aside as “too hard” or too large of a problem to overcome.

If we begin to shift our thinking from the idea of exercising to lose weight to instead, deciding to make a change to a healthier, more active lifestyle, I think it can make a real difference. “Dieting” can feel like such a negative thing, and can be something that’s difficult to maintain. For example, my dad (I hope he doesn’t mind me writing about him) was overweight for years, and would joke every week about how he was, “restarting his diet” each Monday- something which never stuck. Then, a couple years ago, he and his wife decided to make a change, and they took up biking. At 73, he has gone from being overweight and unhealthy to biking huge distances, sometimes up to 50 miles at a time!

I am amazed by him, and really proud. I wanted to tell his story as an example that anyone can make a change, today, and turn their life around to a healthy, active life, no matter how sedentary you may be. It doesn’t happen overnight, but it won’t happen if you don’t start.

Being active is about much more than weight loss- exercise is one of the top ways to prevent heart disease. Exercise improves blood flow, lowers blood pressure, and strengthens the heart, all of which lead to a longer life! The official recommendations for exercise are 2.5 hours of moderate aerobic exercise a week. That number seems like a lot, but is completely doable when broken up into small minutes each day.

Many people say that they don’t have enough energy to exercise. If that’s the case, supplements like ginseng can really help. Ginseng is a herb used for thousands of years for vitality and stamina and is something that can help you to get going in the morning. In fact the German science commission has approved ginseng’s use in reducing fatigue. Studies have shown that ginseng helps with increasing stamina during exercise, allowing a person to sustain aerobic activity for a longer period of time with less fatigue.

A typical dose is two five hundred milligram capsules first thing in the morning. Ginseng is slightly more effective on an empty stomach, though it can be taken with food.

Another supplement that can be helpful for people starting an exercise regimen is CoQ10.

CoQ10 is most well known for its benefits to heart health, though it is also useful for improving stamina and energy during exercise and even helping with improving recovery after exercise. CoQ10 has so many proven benefits and is a supplement everyone would benefit from. If you’re interested, you can search “CoQ10” on our website at passhealthfoods.com for many, many articles on the benefits of CoQ10. The standard dosage is 100mg per day.

CoQ10 is a fat soluble vitamin, so it should be taken with food for the best absorption.

CAROLYN JOHNSON

PassHealthFoods.com

The last recommendation I would make would have to do with protein. After exercising, particularly strenuous exercise or exercise where you’ve worked your body hard, it’s a good idea to use a protein shake. There is a “magic window” of 45 minutes after exercise where ingested protein can make a real difference for muscle repair and synthesis. That protein does not need to be in the form of a protein shake, though I have found protein shakes to be the most convenient after exercise, since they’re simple and fast.

If you consume dairy products, whey protein is a fantastic, easily absorbed protein source, and the company Jarrow has a line of whey protein powders, which are very high quality as well as a good value. If you’re dairy-free, as I am, I’d very much recommend Garden of Life’s Organic Plant Protein.

It’s the one I use, and I really love it. Also, while supplies last we have a number of really nice shaker cups that are free with any full size Garden of Life protein powder. I use a shaker cup all the time; you can put a serving of protein powder in a shaker cup to take along with you when exercising at the gym and then add water and drink immediately after exercising, since protein shakes are best when drunk right after mixing. Protein shakes taste best when mixed with milk or in a smoothie, but they are perfectly acceptable when mixed with water — plus it’s easier and has less calories.

Finally, I want to say two more things — the first is that exercise can be enjoyable, and not everyone likes the same things. We live in an area with a huge amount of paved forest preserve trails, and Lake Katherine and Swallow Cliff are nearby as well. If you don’t like biking, try walking, or running, or hiking. Numerous studies have shown the benefits to stress relief simply by being outdoors, and even more have shown exercise’s ability reduce stress and improve mood.

In closing, I again want to encourage you to start being more active and to begin to add exercise as a regular component to your day! Nothing happens overnight, but it all starts with a choice, and taking that first step. Good luck!

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products.

Any health- related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

SENIOR NOTES PLOWS seminar on elder care issues PLOWS Council on Aging will present program for older adults and their caregivers on elder-care legal issues and financial benefits this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library, 11960 S. Pulaski Road, in Alsip.

Featured speakers are Janna Dutton, a principal at the firm of Dutton & Casey, P.C., specializing in elder law and Rebecca Lerfelt, LCSW, assistant director of the PLOWS Council on Aging.

This seminar will address estate planning, wills and trusts, advanced directives, and Medicaid issues. In addition, learn about property tax benefits, Medicare Parts B and D subsidies, and other financial assistance available to seniors. Evergreen Senior Living of Orland Park will provide a continental breakfast for the event.

Call PLOWS Council on Aging at 361-0219 to register. Seating is limited.

Senior speed dating Orland Township is looking for men 60 and over for Orland Township’s Speed Dating event at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21, at

94 West Grille and Tavern in Orland Park.

The popular meet and mingle event for older women and men has been an Orland Township staple the past four years.

The event is short of men who are encouraged to register by April 15 and should do so soon as space is limited. Call 403-4222.

A requested donation of $10 to benefit the Orland Township Food Pantry will be asked as part of the proceeds to host the event.

Luau for Worth Township seniors Seniors living in Worth Township are invited to a luau on Wednesday, May 11, at Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip.

Doors open at 11 a.m., lunch at 11:30, show at 12:15 p.m. Entertainment provided by Royale Polynesian Revue. Cost is $30, includes show plus a catered lunch from Jack & Pat’s (ham, chicken, double-baked potato, broccoli au gratin, macaroni salad, garden salad, and more). Hawaiian attire encouraged and leis provided.

Reservations required. Call 3712900, ext. 15.

LEGAL NOTICE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN OF PALOS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors, residents of the Town of Palos, Cook County, Illinois, that the Annual Town Meeting of said Town will take place on April 12th. 2016, being the second Tuesday of the said month, at the hour of 7:00 P.M. at the Palos Township Hall, 10802 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, Illinois, for the transaction of the business of the Town, and the moderator having been elected will proceed to hear for consideration, reports of the officers of said Town and decide on such measures as may, in pursuance of law, come before the meeting.

GIVEN under my hand at Palos Township this 30th day of March, 2016.

Jane A. Nolan Clerk Town of Palos Cook County, Illinois

DEATH NOTICES Sophie Jeka

Sophie Jeka nee Stupak, age 95, late of Orland Park, died March 29 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights.

A funeral service was held on March 31 at Thornridge Funeral Home in Orland Park. Interment was held at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Alsip.

Mrs. Jeka is survived by her children, Richard and Margaret Jeka; many grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and her sister Veronica Pechnyo. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank A. Jeka.

Mrs. Jeka was a retired machinist with International Harvester. Arrangements were entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home, Orland Park.

John E. Murray

John E. “Jack” Murray, age 78, of Orland Park; formerly of Worth and Homer Glen. Beloved husband of Diane, nee Stevens. Devoted father of John E. “Jack” II, editor of The Regional News (fiancée Jessica Loftus), Jennifer (Joseph) Reda and the late Michael. Loving Papa of Michael, Kayla and Jeremy Reda. Cherished son of the late John and Anna. Dear brother of Mary Jane (the late Donald) Gribnitz, Patsy (the late Edward) Losiewicz, William (Angie) Murray, Janet (Elmer) Seaquist, Arthur (the late Margie) Murray, Michelle (Eugene) Rusch, Michael (Sandra) Murray and the late Pamela Bokholdt.

Also many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Murray was born in Chicago. He was a retired superintendent of maintenance at UOP in McCook.

Funeral was held Monday from Richard J. Modell Funeral Home in Homer Glen to St. Bernard Church, Mass. Visitation was held Sunday.

Jack loved fishing, bowling, dancing, poker with his buddies, cars, and spending time with his grandchildren. Jack was known as the local handyman, never using anyone to fix his personal items and always willing to help others.

Evelyn G. Slagter

Evelyn G. Slagter, nee Zeilstra, age 93, of Orland Park, died on March 27.

Beloved wife of the late Ira R. “Ike” Slagter, Sr. Loving mother of Ira Jr. (Judy), Robert (Daeng), Sandra (Rev. Carl Jr.) Kromminga, and Sheila (William) Olson. Cherished grandmother of 14. Dearest great-grandmother of 12. Dear sister of Donald (Verna) Zeilstra and the late John (Evelyn) Zeilstra. Fond sister-in-law of the late Sydney (the late Nina) Slagter and the late Dorothy (the late Arend) Overbeek. Dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Slagter was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker. Visitation was held March 31 until time of funeral service at Colonial Chapel, Orland Park. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery, Willow Springs. Memorials to Trinity Christian College or Southwest Chicago Christian School Foundation preferred.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Vespers in the Wayside Chapel Vesper Services are held every Sunday afternoon, at 12:30 p.m. and at 4:30 p.m. in the Wayside

Chapel at The Center, located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Wayside Chapel Vespers are non-denominational worship services of music, meditation, and

prayer led by pastoral director, the Rev. Chris Hopkins, and followed by fellowship and refreshments in The Center’s main lodge. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better. O’Brien is a registered nurse and an advanced certified laughter leader. O’Brien welcomes newcomers the laughter circle at any time. The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which O’Brien donates to The Center.

Advance registration is appreciated. Interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650.

NAMI South Suburbs of Chicago will hold a family to family class starting Monday, April 11.

The class will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays, ending May 16, 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sertoma Center, 4331 W. Lincoln Highway in Matteson. To register, call Len at 310-2038.

Non-residential children who meet the eligibility guidelines are welcome. For children residing outside of the township’s boundaries, a $20 administration fee per vaccine will be charged (does not apply to those with Medicaid/All Kids). An up-to-date shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Children’s vaccines that are available include DTaP, DTaP-Hep B-IPV, DTaP-IPV-Hib, DTaP-IPV, Hep A, Hep B, Hep B-Hib, HPV, Meningococcal, MMR, IPV, Pneumococcal, Rotavirus, Tdap and Varicella. Adult vaccines that are available include HPV, Pneumococcal, Hep A, Tuberculosis, Hep B, Tdap, IPV, Meningococcal, Hep A-Hep B, MMR, Typhoid, Varicella and Shingles.

For additional clinic dates and adult immunization prices, visit www.orlandtwp.org.

Orland Twp. monthly immunization clinic

Free hearing screenings for Worth Twp. veterans

Orland Township is hosting its monthly immunization clinic on Tuesday, April 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, May 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the township building, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Free vaccines are available to township children 18 and under.

Some eligibility restrictions apply.

For U.S. veterans and their families, Worth Township offers a free hearing screening on Friday, April 22, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip.

A doctor of audiology from HearUSA will be at the township to perform the free screening. Call Worth Township to schedule your appointment at 371-2900, ext. 15.

Library, 7851 Timber Drive.

Did your ancestor live in one of the original 13 colonies? Were they here before the Revolutionary War? Find out what records are available.

Clubs Annual Convention in early May in Springfield.

The club will hold its annual flower sale on Saturday, May 21, at the Athletico parking lot across from Jewel on 127th Street.

Members will be selling lovingly used jewelry at reduced prices at the June 15 Farmers Market, holding a Garden Walk with full, hot breakfast on June 25 and riding on a trolley sponsored by CNB Bank at the city’s Fourth of July Parade.

The proceeds from the Garden Walk will be used for the LED sign at the newly remodeled and enlarged Recreation Center. Keep the date open, more information about this popular event will be announced in April.

For more information about any of these events, call Rose at 945-6254 or Marilyn at 361-4682.

HEALTH BEAT Access to Care enrollment at Orland Twp. Orland Township residents who have a family income less than 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, no health insurance or a deductible of $500 more per person and are ineligible for Medicaid, Medicare Part B (Medicare Part A coverage is acceptable), AllKids, FamilyCare or CountyCare can apply for Access to Care at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue. An appointment is necessary.

The Access to Care program provides visits to an assigned Access to Care doctor for $5, basic lab and x-ray services for $5 per draw or procedure, and prescription medication for $15 (generic), $30 preferred brand and $40 (non-preferred brand). Brand name medications are available only at Walgreens.

To make an appointment, or for more info, call 403-4222.

Laughter Circle

A monthly Laughter Circle will meet on Wednesday, April 13, at 6 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, which is a Mystery Mansion outing gathering of people who want to Orland Township offers a trip to laugh--not from jokes or comedy a luncheon-mystery at the Jacob routines, but rather from laughter Henry Mansion in Joliet on June 2. for the sake of laughter.

Attendees will arrive for a town meeting in the mansion where guests unknowingly become entangled in an intriguing web of drama and anticipation, as they become victims, the suspects or The Town and Country even the “person of interest.” This Art League real-time, lighthearted personalThe League will meet at 7 p.m. ized package of excitement propels this Friday at the Palos Heights everyone into an actual life game Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th of “Clue.”

St. The show theme revolves Clayton Beck III will critique around the 1920s era and dress members’ unfinished works. from that period is encouraged.

League member Jim O’Leary will Costumes add to the festivities but are not necessary. Solving “Who exhibit his works all this month did it?” is necessary in this theat- at the Acorn Library in Oak Forrical matinee of fun and mayhem. est. The League’s annual art show Transportation is provided to is scheduled Saturday, April 23, the event by deluxe motor coach at the Palos Heights Recreation departing at 10 a.m. on June 2 from Center. The public is invited to the parking lot at 151st and 94th all meetings and the art show.

Avenue between Bank Financial (349-1274) and Robert Morris College by the Mall in Orland Park with return Tinley Moraine at 4 p.m. to the same location.

Genealogists Tickets ($95 residents, $100 Tinley Moraine Genealogists non-residents) are on sale and can be purchased through the Orland will focus on researching AmeriTownship office. For more in- can Colonial ancestors with speakformation, contact Marie Collins er Jane Haldeman at 7 p.m. ThursRyan at 403-4222. day, April 14, at the Tinley Public

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CLUB ACTIVITIES

LEGAL NOTICE Proposed Budget Ordinance for the Village of Palos Park Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of the Village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 25, 2016 at the hour of 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 West 123rd Street, in order to consider the proposed Budget Ordinance in the amount of $8,823,770.00 for fiscal year beginning May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017. Final hearing and action on the ordinance will be taken at that hearing to be held on Monday, April 25, 2016.

A draft copy of the proposed Budget Ordinance may be viewed at the Kaptur Administrative Center (8999 W. 123rd Street), Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Palos Park Library (12330 Forest Glen), Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The proposed Budget Ordinance may be revised, and the items contained therein may be increased or decreased subsequent to the public hearing and prior to final action by the Board of Commissioners.

VILLAGE OF PALOS PARK Marie Arrigoni Village Clerk

Palos Heights Woman’s Club The Palos Heights Woman’s Club members have a busy schedule for the coming months.

Their annual club meeting is on April 12 (for members only), then on April 15, the Art Department is sponsoring a brunch and movie outing.

The club’s installation dinner will be held on May 3 at Zachary’s Grill with Nancy Mitchell installed as the club’s 2016-18 president. The incoming and outgoing presidents will attend the Illinois Federation of Women’s

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COMMUNITY NOTES Palos Township assessment appeal period underway The Palos Township Assessor Robert Maloney informs residents of Palos Township that the time period to file a property assessment appeal application will be from April 1 to May 2.

Palos Township is located at 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 98-4418.

Appeal Applications must be received by the Cook County Assessor no later than May 2, so Palos Township will assist residents with applications until Friday, April 29, allowing the last day, Monday, May 2, for delivery.

Note: Property tax increases are directly related to the amount of money local taxing bodies request for spending, Maloney said. Therefore, even in a declining market, tax bills will not go down unless taxing bodies reduce spending.

League of Women Voters Cal Sag Trail program The League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area will explore the Cal Sag Trail at a program at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Learn all about the 26-mile long, bicycle and walking path that follows the waterway. Open to the public.

Lake Katherine Fishing Day opens whole shoreline Fishing enthusiasts can cast away along Lake Katherine’s entire shoreline during the annual spring catch-and-release fund-

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raiser this Saturday at the nature center in Palos Heights.

It will take place between 7 a.m. and noon. Anglers can fish the entire shore for muskie, catfish, walleye and bass. A donation of $100 per competitor includes lunch at noon.

Last year, the fundraiser raised $2,000 for restoration, education and animal care as participants battled it out to reel in the largest whopper.

Registration forms for the 2016 event can be found in the nature center and on Lake Katherine’s website lakekatherine.org.

Open house will celebrate Lois Lauer’s career at The Center An open house to celebrate Lois Lauer’s retirement from The Center will be held there this Sunday afternoon, from 1 Lois Lauer to 4 p.m. Lauer has worked for nearly 34 years at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park Lois Lauer was hired in 1982 to direct the farm education program and to reopen the summer camp program. Through the years, as the program of The Center grew, her job grew and changed along with it the programs. Originally hired as the Environmental Education Director, for the past twenty years, she has served as The Center’s Program Director, responsible for a wide array of programs offered at this multi-faceted organization.

Lauer intends to remain active at The Center after her retirement.

She’s thankful that there are countless ways to be involved. She’ll

RECREATION ROUNDUP

Spring fishing derby with Palos Park Rec.

With support from the Forest Preserves of Cook County and Bass Pro Shops of Bolingbrook, the Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department offers a free Spring Fishing Derby on Saturday, April 16, at Papoose Lake, 123rd Street just west of LaGrange Road.

Registration opens at 8 a.m.

Fishing will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. A fishing license is exempt for this event. Prizes will be awarded to the largest fish caught within different age groups.

This is a catch and release event.

Fishing poles will be available.

Prior to the derby, Learn the Basics of Fishing workshops will be held Wedjnesday, April 6 or April 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Learn about rods and reels, how to rig a fishing pole, casting techniques, different baits used, how to take a fish off a hook. Workshop fee is $10 and will take place at the Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Register in advance; space is limited. For more, visit www.palospark.org or call 671-3760.

LIBRARY NOTES

• Teen Gaming, Board Games, Media Lab–grades 6 and up Bring friends to the library to relax with Wii or Xbox gaming every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

No registration is necessary.

• Movie Time - Goosebumps, rated PG, 103 minutes – today

(Thursday) at 11 a.m. No registration is needed for this movie time.

• Stuffed Animal Sleepover-ages 3 and up - Bring a stuffed animal from home, NOT your favorite, to listen to silly stories, play games and then put your friend to bed in the library on today at 6 p.m.

Kids can return the next day to pick up your stuffed animals and learn what fun they had while you were gone • Paw Patrol Party-ages 3 and up - Heroic pups, happy stories, and hound dog treats are planned for this morning program on Friday, at 10 a.m. Registration is needed.

• After School Club-grades 1-3.

Enjoy stories, activities, crafts and snacks based on popular books series on Tuesday, April 12 at 4 p.m. Registration is needed.

• Local Authors’ Night Open House - Everyone is invited to meet local authors and view their work, ask questions and maybe find a new book to read on Tuesday, April 12, from 5-7 p.m. Registration is needed.

• Chess Club Wednesdays - Play chess and get advice from our teen volunteers on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. No registration is needed.

All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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Free back issues of 2015 magazines The Orland Park Public Library, 14921 Ravinia Ave., will be giving away all of its 2015 magazines on Monday, April 11, starting at 9 a.m.

Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Intro to Computers – Thursday, April 7, 6:30 p.m.

Learn the basics of computers and how to use them. This is a hands-on class held in the Technology Lab. Seating is limited.

Please call to register at 448-1473.

• The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m.

Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Contact the library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

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continue to volunteer as the farm’s vegetable gardener and wildflower walk leader, and will participate in many activities at The Center, perhaps sometimes as a retreat leader or art teacher. She says The Center is like home and family to her and that she’ll always want to be part of this special place.

More information about The Center is available at www.thecenterpalos.org or 361- 3650.

Afternoon tea at McCord Gallery McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will host its annual afternoon tea on Sunday, April 17, with entertainment by book reviewer and performer Jenny Riddle.

Riddle will perform as Vivian Maier, a North Shore nanny and, more importantly, a Chicago street photographer whose remarkable gift for photography has, posthumously, taken the world by storm.

Based on the extraordinary book, Vivian Maier: Out of the Shadows by Richard Cahan and Michael Williams, Jenny, in character, will reveal the fascinating details of this story of “buried treasure” and one woman’s private passion and genius for photography.

There will be seatings at 1 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 and may be purchased by calling McCord at 671-0648. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange), Palos Park. For more information, visit www.mccordgallery.org.

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Deb Jones (from left), Mark Jones, Ray Brigel, Noah Jones, Luke Jones and Suzanne Laydon gather beside the plaque that bears Raymond Brigel’s name in the Palos Heights Public Library’s large meeting room.

Four generations of Palos Heights library patrons: a family tradition Raymond Brigel, age 95, celebrates his 66th year as a member and frequent user of the Palos Heights Public Library, a tradition handed down to his children and grandchildren.

Brigel and his wife, Dorothy, moved to Palos Heights in 1950.

They instilled the love of reading to their five children, Suzanne, Larry, Melinda, Richard and Patricia, by regularly going to the library. At that time, the library was attached to the fire station on 123rd Street. It was a oneroom library with four walls of books. Every Friday, the Brigel

family would go to the library and choose a book. It was a Friday night tradition to have a reading hour along with a treat of popcorn and soda.

Raymond served on the library board in the 1970s and was privileged to be on the committee responsible for the library that was built in 1972. He also served in World War II as a Navy pilot.

He flew an F4F Wildcat In the Hawaiian Sea Frontier protecting our territory and performing reconnaissance. He was in the Navy from 1942-1945.

Ray is an avid reader and vis-

its with the friendly staff at the library weekly. Four generations of Palos Heights residents share Raymond’s enjoyment of reading.

His daughter, Suzanne Laydon, granddaughter Deb Jones and three of his 10 great-grandchildren, Luke, Mark and Noah Jones regularly visit and participate in the many activities of the library.

Raymond attributes his zest for life to his positive outlook and hobbies. His hobbies include playing bridge, daily crosswords, reading two books per week, and great deal of family time.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

While paying off student loans, don’t forget about retirement Even if you’ve been out of school for a few years, you may still have a vivid reminder of college: your student loan debt. Since you’ve joined the workforce, you might be paying back your loans as best you can. But can you gradually reduce your debts while still putting money away for your long-term goals — such as retirement?

Of course, you might think it’s premature to even think about retiring, since you probably have decades to go before you say goodbye to the working world.

But the sooner you begin saving and investing for retirement, the more time you’ll have for your money to grow. Plus, your early start will help you avoid having to play “catch up” later.

Still, it can be challenging to juggle payments for student loans and contributions to a retirement account, especially if your loans are sizable. How can you meet these two separate demands on your income?

To begin with, you may have some flexibility in how you repay your student loan. Although you might have selected, or were assigned, a repayment plan when you first begin repaying your student loan, you can typically change this plan to accommodate your financial situation. You’ll need to contact your loan servicer for details on adjusting your repayments.

In any case, though, if you have a large student loan, it’s safe to say that you will be paying it back for quite some time. So, rather than wait for this debt to be cleared before you start saving for retirement, think about how you can take action now.

For one thing, take full advantage of your 401(k) or similar employer-sponsored retirement plan. This type of plan certainly offers some key benefits: Your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis, and you typically contribute on a pretax basis, which means the more you put in, the lower your taxable income. Plus, you can fund your plan with a variety of investment choices. But for you, perhaps the biggest benefit is that your employer simply takes the money from your paycheck before you get it

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JIM VAN HOWE

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and puts it into your account. You don’t have to Bertucci’s restaurant in Palos Hills closed without warning last month pay all your bills first and then hope you still have something left to invest — it’s already been done for you. Ultimately, contributing to your 401(k) can be a “painless” way of investing, and it may make it easier, psychologically at least, for you to pursue the two goals of paying your college debts and saving for the future.

If you don’t have a 401(k) or similar plan, you can still follow the same principle of essentially freeing yourself from initiating investment moves, simply by setting up a bank authorization to automatically transfer money from your checking or savings account into an IRA, which offers some of the same features as a 401(k). You can start with relatively small amounts — perhaps as little as $50 per month — and increase your contributions as your income rises.

As you well remember, college wasn’t cheap.

And you don’t want to make it even more costly by having your student loan payments interfere with progress you can make toward your retirement funding goals. So, think about “automating” the contributions to your retirement accounts. The effort — or rather, the effortlessness — on your part can be well worth it.

Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

FASHION CHAT

Suspense builds from designer vacancies As the autumn/winter 2016-17 runway shows disappear in our sartorial rear-view mirror, we now look forward to the big issue facing many design houses. Several vacancies in coveted design positions hold the future of some of our honored and treasured design houses in the balance.

As of April 1, it was confirmed that Hedi Slimane will leave his creative director home at Saint Laurent. After rumors have run rampant, Slimane’s contract expired last week and the designer has decided to end his four-year stint. Chairman and chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault said, “I am very grateful to Hedi Slimane, and the whole Yves Saint Laurent team, for having set the path that the house has successfully embraced, and which will grant longevity to this legendary brand.” Slimane has been a divisive visionary with equally strong polarized opinions. All agree that his work has been reformative and invigorating at Saint Laurent. His successor is widely rumored to be Anthony Vaccarello, the wildly successful Parisian design collaborator for Versace’s Versus brand with Donatella Versace.

Many other creative helms are up for succession. Raf Simons has called it quits after three years in one of fashion’s most difficult and coveted positions at Dior in October 2015. The house requires a multitude of highly lucrative shows each year, including couture, pre-season, and main season presentations. It is reported by Vogue that a suitable replacing candidate has yet to be found, although there have been discussions surrounding Sarah Burton, Olivier Theyskens, or Alessandro Michele possibly stepping in.Those at Dior told press that the decision would be made after the autumn/winter collection was showcased in Paris, so at this time, the world is in bated breath for the announcement.

In the same month as Simons and after 14 years in the role, Alber Elbaz departed his spot in October 2015 as creative director at Lanvin. In March, industry veteran Bouchra Jarrar was announced as his replacement. Previously, Jarrar worked as studio director at Balenciaga and the couture design head at Christian Lacroix. Her debut work for the brand will be for the spring and summer 2017 collection.

Rumors have been brewing about the possibility of Hedi Slimane becoming the successor of Karl Lagerfeld at Chanel. The veteran designer has repeatedly

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CAROLINE FOREMAN dismissed this talk as spurious gossip and claims to hold a “wholelife” contract with no desire to retire. Even when addressing the divisive nature of Slimane’s success at Saint Laurent, Slimane is a likely option to ease into both the menswear and womenswear designs. Pheobe Philo, the designer currently at Céline, is another rumored option. Philo, unlike Slimane, would be considered a safe choice with universal appeal for preserving the house and prevent any uproot of its foundation and established brand. So far, Philo has not voiced any interest in the opportunity, rather, she has privately pledged her future to Céline by recently taking advantage of the label’s permission to relocate back to her hometown of London to front the brand and appease her family’s preferences.

At Alexander McQueen, talk indicates creative director Sarah Burton, Lee McQueen’s righthand woman since Alexander McQueen’s death in 2010 is now being strongly linked to the open spot at Dior, according to some sources. Sinha Stanic, designer of McQueen’s diffusion line McQ, may be the ideal choice to succeed to Burton’s role after successfully placing the label on the fashion radar for the first time since the loss of McQueen.

There has been unquelled speculation that Francisco Costa of Calvin Klein may leave his position to be replaced with the similarly minimal designer Raf Simons, who has responded with vocal consideration. Similar to Lagerfeld, Giorgio Armani has dismissed retirement rumors as of late. He has said, “My ego would say, ‘Of course nobody would ever work like Armani.’”

As these celebrated design houses alter those at their helms, the fashion creations and perhaps brand images will be morphed and modified. The changes may be subtle and preservative, or they could be drastic and profoundly progressive. Irregardless, we will be waiting with bated breath and eager eyes to discover how the impacts will be realized.

Caroline Foreman is a fashion model, writer and critic. She lives in Palos Park.

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.

Bertucci’s closes in Palos Hills Bertucci’s restaurant, which has called Palos Hills home for several years, closed without warning in early March.

The Italian eatery at 10331 S. Roberts Road gave no indication or warning it was closing. It’s phone number has been disconnected.

A spokesman at Palos Hills City Hall, which is next door to the restaurant, said nobody knows what happened.

“Everybody is enquiring as to what happened,” the spokesman said. “But we have no idea what happened. For all we know, it might reopen.”

The 2,000-square-foot building is listed for sale at $179,000 on local real estate websites.

Kickboxing gym coming to Orland Park A new franchised kickboxing gym is coming to Orland Park and hopes to open in April.

New York-based I Love Kickboxing is putting the finishing touches on its new facility at 15701 S. 71st Court in Orland Park, in a former Enterprise car rental office next to Meijer.

It will be the company’s third location in Illinois and the first in the south suburbs. Other locations are in Plainfield and Aurora.

I Love Kickboxing offers the same training for professional fighters to members from beginners on up. Classes last up to an hour and are taught by certified trainers with many accompanied by heart-pumping music.

Hours will be from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday and from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.

There is a preopening special of three classes and free gloves for $19.99 for new customers.

For more information, call (708) 315-6440, visit their website at http://bit.ly/Orland-Park-IL or check out their Facebook page at I Love Kickboxing - Orland Park.

Orland Park Carroll William J to Gray Steven, 15539 S Royal Glen Ct, $445,000; Costello Rita Tr to Czajkoski Marion, 7210 152nd Pl, Unit #21, $125,000; Bearden Deborah to Panicum Prop LLC, 14612 S Humphrey Dr, Unit #1B4, $170,000; Meffert Laura to Hussien Mohammad A, 9305 Whitehall Ln, Unit #37C, $160,000; Synergy Prop Holdings LLC to Mahmoud Ibrahim F, 7612 Wheeler Dr, $240,000; Nagles Walter D Tr to Gronek Thomas H, 9421 Broadwalk Ln, Lacey’s Place opens $245,000; second location Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Rel Lacey’s Place, which opened its Inv Co, 14512 Ash St, $111,000; first location in January at 7355 Geisbush Catherine to Summers William Keith, 13950 91st Ave, Unit #103, $61,000; Countryside Bk to Sulkowski Jan, 14406 Raneys Ln, $65,000; Janicki Richard M to Bylewskii Richard J, 14487 Creekcrossing Dr, $287,500; Haught James G to Mickiene Vitalija, 9071 Carlisle Ln, $135,000; BMO Harris Bk to Anabtawi Raed, 8208 Millbank Dr, $123,000; Smit Sharon to Hoeksema Chad, 8850 Biloba St, $265,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Maerz Margaret, 11034 Woodstock Dr, $488,000; Cronborg Grace Marie Tr to Damhoff Jeffrey, 10612 Pentagon Dr, $385,000; Brownley Thomas C to Huntington Steven, 17814 Cameron Pkwy, $174,500.

Palos Heights Facko Laura E to Kenealy Joel M, 7704 Oak Ridge Ct, Unit #77041A, $177,000; NK Prop LLC to Kukulski Adam T, 12811 S Cedar Ln, $325,000; Seidel Allen W Tr to Kozlowski Joseph, 13 Sorrento Dr, Unit #13, $125,000; Pappas Peter P Tr to Sutton Sarah L, 67 E Parliament Dr, Unit #114, $145,000.

Palos Park Santander Bk to Markevicius Rolandas, 9755 Creek Rd, Unit #E2L22, $114,000; Lentzou Maria to Miazga Waldemar, 12736 E Tanglewood Cir, $273,000; Bakos Thomas L to Adamski Barbara A, 11661 Matterhorn Cir, Unit #11661101, $127,500; Martin Suzanne Tr to Malinowski Joseph, 112 Old Creek Rd, $410,000; Lazzeroni Stephanie Wilz to Gomez Roland J, 46 Old Creek Rd, $450,000.

BOB BONG W. Archer in Summit, opened its second location last week at 7348 W. 79th St. in Bridgeview.

Lacey’s opened in Bridgeview on March 21 has five slot machines each with a variety of games and it features beer and wine.

“The response has been good and we are doing pretty well so far,” said Damaschke, a native of Justice. He graduated from Argo High School in Summit in 1992.

Each Lacey’s location has about eight employees and is open daily from 6 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Damaschke said the two locations also have a loyalty program that rewards players who scan the bar code on their driver’s licenses at either site.

“It doesn’t scan how much you play,” he said. “It just shows that you were at the cafe.”

There are added benefits, as well.

“Every time you check in you get a free entry for a big prize,” said Damaschke. The first prize will be awarded April 15 and is a vacation cruise.

The points carry over from session to session and from either location to the other. Players can scan their license once every hour.

Bridgeview Chamber hosts luncheon The Bridgeview Chamber’s Administrative Professional’s Day Annual Luncheon will be held Wednesday, April 27, at Mama Luigi’s restaurant, 7500 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview.

Tickets are $25 and include lunch, entertainment, prize drawings and a gift from the Bridgeview Chamber.

RSVP by April 21.

Mega Flea Market opens for season The Mega Flea Market reopened for the season from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 3, and will run every Sunday through Sept.

25 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

This is the second year for the flea market. Sellers are wanted and admission is free.

For more information, visit megafleamarket.com.

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www. southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of April 4)

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

RATES APR POINTS 3.625 3.660 0 3.000 3.055 0 3.625 3.670 0

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 3.625 3.645 0 2.875 2.911 0 2.750 2.802 0

30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 3.625 3.673 .25 3.375 3.442 .25 3.000 3.067 .25

United Trust Bank (as of April 4)

Prospect Federal (as of April 4)

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

10 Years Ago This Week

File photo from April 6, 2006

Community Bankers: Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz (left) and Palos Bank and Trust President Greg Paetow are shown at the bank’s booth at the previous year’s Community Expo organized by the Palos Heights [now Palos Area] Chamber of Commerce. [It was held then at Trinity Christian College. The 2016 Chamber Expo is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, at Shepard High School.]

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Wrap giant 6 Reliever Orosco with the MLB record for career pitching appearances 11 Center of excellence?

14 Quaking causes 15 Plant pest 16 Rest one’s dogs, so to speak 17 It’s fraudulent 19 “Double Fantasy” artist 20 Extras in an env.

21 Squeezed (out) 22 Web-footed critter 24 Mustard, for one: Abbr.

25 Encouraging shouts 26 Shout 27 It’s fabricated 30 “Saint Joan” star Jean 31 __ Locks: St. Marys River rapids bypass 32 Hid the gray in 33 Brewers’ outfielder Braun 35 Creator of Della 37 Morales of film 40 Part of a foot 42 Pompous authority 46 It’s fake 49 Beer with “Since 1775” on its label 50 Big dos 51 Grazing area 52 More of that 53 Detective Peter of old TV 54 Estate attorney’s concern 55 __ Lingus 56 Race errors, and what 17-, 27- and 46-Across have 59 Mrs., in much of the Americas 60 Classic six-couplet poem 61 Has __: can save face 62 Triumphant cry 63 Dost espy

64 Has a sudden inspiration?

26 Venomous arachnids 28 Sources of fine wool

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29 “... rapping at my chamber door” poet

1 Gets to 2 Heroine of Beethoven’s “Fidelio” 3 AAA, for one

34 Fish-fowl link 36 Filming sites 37 Heaven on earth

4 AAA et al.

38 “Told ya!”

5 Enzyme suffix

39 Natural light shows

6 Hiked, with “up” 7 “The Comedy of Errors” setting 8 Word with wood or water 9 Quote qualifier 10 Ex-mayor with a cameo in “The Muppets Take Manhattan” 11 Abstruse stuff

41 Pours out 43 Short, tailored jackets 44 Really dug something 45 San Simeon family 47 Guards may prevent them 48 Antarctic explorer Shackleton 53 Pure delight

12 Pedigree 13 Came (in) dramatically 18 Convention attendees 23 Exploit 25 “Live at the __”: Patsy Cline album

54 1985 U.S. Open champ Mandlikova 57 Modern art?

58 Recess game

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The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order.

Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

File photo from April 6, 2006

Paul and Jane Carvey, of Palos Heights, collaborated on their musical, “The Secret of Insignificance,” a political satire that pokes fun at Illinois politics. It was scheduled to be performed at the Moraine Valley Fine and Performing Arts Center. Auditions were held at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. [Susan Lang, of Palos Park, Palos Fine Arts member and frequent contributor of arts and culture pieces for The Regional, wrote the feature story about Paul Carvey’s musical spoof of Illinois politics.]

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PICK OF THE LITTER

Some drugs pose deadly mix This article is very serious, with only a minor veterinary medicine connection.

We, as veterinarians, routinely dispense benzodiazepines, such as Valium and Xanax for medical and behavioral issues in the pets we treat. We are no different in this regard from thousands of other veterinarians.

I’m not a brain surgeon like Dr. Carson and I’m not a brilliant carpenter like Scot Andrews, but I do have a good sense of when clients are trying to hoodwink me, or the other vets in the practice, into providing them with the controlled substances that I know they intend to use for themselves, and not their pets. We’ve been around the block a few times these past 35 years and can tell when someone is trying to use us.

Those comments aside, there is a real danger of an accidental death in people who are not out to intentionally abuse any substance and who are taking certain drugs in good faith. I’m writing to pass along a warning, and concurrently, I don’t want to see anyone abuse their pet’s drugs and end up in trouble (like dead).

Here’s the warning. Dr. Wen is an emergency physician and the health commissioner for the city of Baltimore. Yesterday I read an article he wrote titled, “The Accidental Deadly Drug Prescription.” Many doctors are unaware that a drug like Valium or Xanax, taken with an opioid, could be fatal. Dr. Wen: My patient was a college student brought into the ER after a minor car accident. Although CT scans showed no spinal fractures, he had severe neck pain and spasms. Instinctively I prescribed Percocet [an opioid] for pain and Valium [a benzodiazepine] for muscle spasms.

But I didn’t know then what I know now: these two drugs, when taken together could interact and cost him his life.

Opioids — including prescription drugs such as Percocet and Oxycontin [and heroin] are under increasing scrutiny. When asked by our veterinary clients if “we could try one of those [opioids] for their old arthritic dog,” we direct the conversation elsewhere. The number of Americans dying from opioid overdose has

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quadrupled since 2006. We are all aware of this but most people don’t know the threat posed by the combination of an opioid with the frequently prescribed benzodiazapines like Valium and Xanax.

These benzodiazapines are used frequently in veterinary medicine and in human medicine are typically prescribed for anxiety or insomnia. But when combined with opioids, as they often are, they can suppress the instinct to breathe, increase sleepiness and cause death. The reason for this is that when you stop breathing you die. In 2010, one in three unintentional overdose deaths in the U.S. from prescription opioids involved benzodiazepines, according the National Vital Statistics System.

That number may be as high as 70 percent in Maryland.

Dr. Wen says that despite this danger, doctors prescribe both drugs at increasing rates.

Hospitalization admissions for patients with combined opioids and benzodiazepines have increased by 569 percent over 10 years. Dr. Wen attributes this problem to training like he and other physicians received. In the early 2000s his medical training taught him to treat muscle pain and spasms with both classes of drugs. A 2015 study published in the journal Pain Medicine found that one in three patients with chronic pain on opioids were also on benzodiazapines. “Doctors prescribe medications based on habit,” says Dr. Wen, who along with 40 other health commissioners and state health directors, is urging the FDA to institute a “black-box” warning any time these two classes of drugs are prescribed together. The FDA recently proposed a blackbox warning on opioids: 44 Americans die every day from prescription opioid overdose.

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT?

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Meet Lori and Maddie. Three years ago an MD surgeon friend of mine helped me remove a pancreatic cancer from Maddie. She has surpassed all expectations.

I felt badly for Dr. Wen when I read, “When I look back at my practice, I wonder how many deaths my colleagues and I might have caused inadvertently — and how many we could have prevented if we had known the potential dangers sooner”. His article makes me want to warn my veterinary clients not to accidentally take their dog’s benzoes if they themselves are on prescription opioids. Oh yes, we do occasionally get those phone calls.

Heaven is full of answers to prayers for which no one bothered to ask.

— Billy Graham

We had a resounding response to our Whatizit quiz photo last week with readers realizing that it was the Lang Ice Company vending station. This one in particular is located near 95th Street and West Shoe Drive in Oak Lawn.

Of course, if you grew up in Chicago’s South or Southwest Sides, Lang’s Ice Houses would have been familiar. One reader caught our eye in particular. His name is Henry Lang III. Yes, he is a member of the Lang family that has operated these vending machines over the years.

According to Henry, the Oak Lawn building was built sometime between 1946 and 1950 by his father, Henry Lang, owner of the ice company. The structure was one of several small freezer buildings around Chicago’s South Side; a coin operated vending structure of blocks and packages of ice. The company’s origin dates back to about 1913 when the grandfather of Henry Lang III started the company with a one horse draw wagon in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.

The company was incorporated by his grandfather and father in 1932 as H. Lang & Son, and today the main office is located between Kedzie and Pulaski along 59th Street in Chicago. Henry Lang III formally retired after 40 years in the business in 2000. A third and fourth generation are now managing the company, along with fifth generation youngsters working during their summer vacations from schools. Henry III said he and his wife have been Palos Heights residents for 44 years.

Other readers who guessed correctly were Hickory Hills Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward), Palos Hills resident Rosann Arnold, Worth residents Theresa and George Rebersky, Palos Heights resident Chrystine Bush, Oak Lawn resident Marty Wucka, Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley, Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum, Chicago Ridge residents Dan and Kathy Higgins, Evergreen Park resident Jan Merchantz, and Jane Bojan, a 50-year resident of Oak Lawn.

Sorry if I missed anyone but we are running out of space. The clue for next week’s Whatizit photo above is: Spring swing.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net

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The jazz ensemble from Richards High School will perform at the District 218 Arts Extravaganza on Saturday, April 9 at Eisenhower High School.

SXU alumna Nicole Munoz thanks Gianna Donato, 10, of Palos Heights, for getting her head shaved in support of childhood cancer research. Munoz was one of two students honored by SXU. She is currently battling Ewing Sarcoma.

St. Xavier students have heads shaved in fight against cancer

Australian choir, musicians to join ‘Extravaganza’ The choir from Cabra Dominican College (high school) in Adelaide, Australia will join District 218 music, drama, speech and dance groups at the seventh annual Arts Extravaganza.

The Friends of Community High School District 218 Education Foundation will host Arts Extravaganza from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Eisenhower High School, 12700 S. Sacramento Ave., Blue Island. Students from Eisenhower, Richards and Shepard high schools will share the spotlight in a wide varsity of arts.

Saz Burton-Claridge, the director of the Cabra Dominican choral program, attended graduate school at Western Michigan University

with Shepard High School choral director Michael Fallon. Cabra Dominican students visited Shepard previously in the spring of 2012.

The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres prepared by culinary arts students. Tickets are available at the door. Tickets are $10 for adults ages 18 to 59 and $5 for students and senior citizens age 60 and older.

Performing groups include the Eisenhower orchestra, jazz bands, show choirs, Cardinal Dance Team, improv theater groups, speech teams and Group Interpretation.

The Arts Extravaganza also will feature a gallery exhibiting hundreds of art pieces by students from District 218 schools.

The second annual St. Baldrick event was held March 29 at St. Xavier University in Chicago, where students and community members shaved their heads in solidarity with children who are batting cancer in exchange for donations.

This year’s theme, “Past, Present, and Future,” honored SXU students Nicole Munoz, an SXU alumna, and Tara Hill, current SXU student, who are presently battling cancer.

The event was sponsored by the St. Xavier Council, Student Nurses Association and SXU’s Student Veteran Alliance. The event raised a total of $9,140 so far and donations are continuing.

SCHOOL NOTES Shepard arts, crafts and vendors sale Shepard High School’s spring arts, crafts and vendors fair will be held this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the gym and cafeteria at the school, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.

More than 100 crafters. The event is sponsored by Band Boosters. Concessions all day, and free parking. Admission is $2 per person

St. Laurence alumni memorial Mass St. Laurence High School and the Office of Alumni Relations will host its annual solemn mass of remembrance, honoring deceased alumni of the school, on Saturday, April 16, at 4:30 p.m., in the school’s library.

The Rev. Norm Trela, from St. Symphorosa Parish, and the school’s chaplain, will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection.

A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the outdoor memorial, weather permitting. Following the liturgy, snacks and refreshments will be served.

Family, friends, and relatives of

deceased alumni of St. Laurence are welcome to attend this liturgy.

For reservations, call Ed Kozak in the Office of Alumni Relations at 458-6900. For more, call extension 244 at the school.

Palos Heights Dist. 128 preschool screenings Palos Heights School District 128 will be conducting a screening for all children residing within district boundaries who are 3 to 5 years of age.

The screening will be held on May 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Indian Hill School, 12800 S. Austin Ave. The Student Services office will begin taking appointments on Monday, April 4, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Areas of development assessed include speech and language, gross motor skills, and visual/auditory strengths. A vision and hearing screening will also be conducted.

Children will be screened by a diagnostic team of district personnel under the direction of District 128 Administration.

Contact the Student Services office at 597-1285 to make an appointment or to request additional information.

Marist students pose near a community baseball complex they helped rehab during a mission trip to New Orleans in February. The group worked on a variety of projects during their time there, and took time for prayer, reflection, and social justice education.

Marist students travel to New Orleans on mission trip Marist High School juniors traveled to New Orleans in mid-February to serve the community and grow in faith during a five-day mission trip sponsored by the school’s campus ministry department.

The 26 juniors were led by senior leaders Erick Hofer and Ashley Smialek, who went on the trip last year. Five teachers also participated. The group split up into small teams at four worksites each day. They helped clean up and organize The Gathering, a church that operates Camp Hope, a volunteer camp for groups like Marist’s that come to help organizations and people throughout the city. The students also worked at a community garden in the Low-

er Ninth Ward, the neighborhood hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina.

Students who participated were Joey Bennett, of Palos Heights; Annie Bojan, Emma Brennan, Palos Heights; Luke Bullington, Sarah Ward; Orland Park; Kayley Carey, Oak Lawn; Jack Carmody, Oak Lawn; Tom Englehart, Palos Heights; Graham Faeh, Matt Finn, Orland Park; Erick Hofer, Leah Hood, Oak Lawn; Ciara Johnson, Matt Jones, John Kruse, Keagan Lenz, Oak Lawn; Alex McBrearty, Molly Moore, Evergreen Park; Delaney Mulcahy, Julius Owens, Anna Pellegrini, Ellen Przepiora, Ashley Smialek, Claire Stillman, Oak Lawn; Elizabeth Travnik, Oak Lawn; Becca Valek, Brendan Watson, and Ryan Wollenberg,

Evergreen Park.

They worked on composting, planting vegetables, feeding livestock, and installing new landscaping. The group helped paint fences and clean up the campus of a facility for adults with special needs. They also peeled, primed, and painted the dugouts at a community baseball complex that had gone unused for years. They closed the week by working at Rescue Ranch, a charity that takes in abused and neglected horses and provides equine therapy to teens and adults. The students cleaned the stalls, and groomed and fed the horses.

Each day’s work was capped off by an evening prayer service and reflection about the service

and the people they helped. “The students come to make some powerful observations about different cultures, people’s struggles, and social justice issues,” said Patrick Meyer, Class of 2010, Marist’s campus minster. “They realize they can help make a change.”

The students also got to explore the culture of New Orleans.

They attended Mass at St. Louis Cathedral, and toured the French Quarter and Tulane University.

They also worked alongside students from Marist High School in Bayonne, N.J., during part of their trip. Marist has offered a mission to New Orleans since 2010.

Typically there are three domestic and two international mission trips offered each school year.

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Running career doesn’t skip a beat After having surgery to correct heartbeat, Brother Rice track athlete eyeing state bid

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When Brother Rice’s Michael Sundermeier first started participating in track and field last season for the Crusaders, the current senior and four-year cross country runner knew he had a small window of time to make an impact in a new sport.

But during that season, that window — as well as his entire athletic future — was in danger of being permanently closed when he experienced some issues with his heart, which ultimately required a cardiac ablation surgery in the fall.

The Palos Park resident said he first experienced a small heart palpitation in eighth grade but had no further issues until his junior-year track season.

But after a procedure and a small recovery time for just the healing of a scar in the fall, he found himself right back in the thick of running and training.

Now, Sundermeier is out to prove that he not only has a strong enough physical heart but also the strong enough theoretical heart to excel and help the Crusaders to a successful outdoor track season and perhaps make an appearance in the Illinois High School Association track meet May 27-28 in Charleston.

“I’ve been having a blast this year,” Sundermeier said. “With the surgery behind me, I’m looking forward to the outdoor season. Our best chance of reaching state is in the 3200 meter relay and I would love to make it in the 800, and would love to get break two minutes in that event.

I’m currently at 2:06, so I think that goal is doable.”

Sundermeier had put together

Michael Sundermeier (above, leading the pack) is hoping to race in the Illinois High School Association state meet in late May, eight months after having a heart procedure. Although he is not a hurdler, Brother Rice’s Sundermeier had a few hurdles to leap to get back on track because of his heart issue.

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a solid cross country career and joined the track team in 2015 after not making the volleyball team.

“Running is pretty much running. I do, however, prefer the shorter distances, so I enjoy track over cross country,’’ he said. “Both are really enjoyable, but track has become a passion.”

And that passion was undoubtedly tested after surgery, in which a long flexible tube was inserted through his leg and up to the heart.

“When I had the first small palpitation in eighth grade, the doctors just thought it was a fluke,” he said. “Maybe it was caffeine in my system, staying up late or being dehydrated.

Thankfully, my heart has not acted up since. Technically, I could have gone back to running the next day but scab on the leg needed to heal.”

The surgical procedure took place on Sundermeier’s 18th birthday, Sept. 16.

“That was an enjoyable way to spend my special birthday,” he said with obvious sarcasm.

“I got to the hospital at 8 a.m. and was back home by 5 p.m. At least I was able to enjoy a birthday dinner and cake at home.”

Since Sundermeier came back, Brother Rice head coach Tom Wazio can’t say enough about his effort and performance.

“Michael is the kind of guy who just wants to push through regardless of circumstance,” Wazio said. “We had to force him to shut down until he had the surgery in late September.

He came right back and finished the cross country season. There seemed to be no problems.

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‘I truly started crying’ Four students, including one who was moved to tears, earn an Evans Scholarship

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When Sandburg’s Grace Foley started running cross country for the Eagles four years ago, her mother gave her the practical idea of taking a summer job of caddying at the local Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club as a way to stay in shape and make some extra money.

Little did Foley know that her job as a caddie would eventually open an opportunity for her to receive a scholarship that will pay her entire college education and housing for four years.

Foley was one of four local caddies who were awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship, one of the nation’s largest privately funded scholarship programs.

Local Evans Scholarship recipients are Foley and fellow Orland Park resident Scott Tatro, who attends Providence Catholic, as well as Crestwood resident Krysta Buche of Queen of Peace, who will attend Notre Dame this fall, and Marist’s Griffin Farrelly.

Each finalist is a caddie with a unique story to tell, reflecting the scholarship’s four selection criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstrated financial need and outstanding character.

To hear Foley’s mother Rene Round tell it, Foley demonstrates all four of those qualities.

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“I’m very proud of Grace for being the wonderful individual that she is,” Round said. “She’s kind and generous, she’s in the top five percent of her class, and she’s worked very hard as a caddie. The extra exercise had definitely been another way to stay in shape.”

Foley, who will enter the school of business at the University of Illinois, said her father, Tim Foley, had a few friends who were Evans Scholarship recipients. However, she became more aware of the possibilities via a connection at Crystal Tree.

“A great guy at a club, Mr. (Laurence) Hickey, explained the scholarship in a meeting to all of us,” she said. “I really didn’t think it would be much of a possibility. When I found out I received it I truly started crying. I never thought a summer job would lead to full ride to college.

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“It’s so exciting and awesome to be picked. The people at the Western Golf Association are so nice. I’ve made some lifelong friends.”

Foley admitted to being a little intimidated the first time she caddied, but she eventually found her stride the same way she did in cross country.

“The first time out there is a little bit tough because you want to do a good job and make sure you’re helping all your golfers,” she said. “It can a little nerve-racking because you don’t want to do anything wrong. A lot of the members there are super nice.

“They’re easy to caddie to because they’re so nice to you, and you can get along with them well. It was a little rocky See EVANS, Page 4

The REAL Malik Parker

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Due to the sports editor’s error, the wrong photo was used in the March 31 edition naming Chicago Christian’s Malik Parker as the Reporter/Regional co-Boys Basketball Player of the Year. The above photo is indeed Malik Parker. Parker earned the honor for leading his team to the Metro Suburban Conference East title and the Class 2A Illiana Christian Regional title. The Knights were the first area team to win a regional in the past three seasons. He was also named his conference’s player of the year. He is shown in this photo shooting a 3-point shot in the regional title game.

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SXU and TCC face off again — this time in Iowa Neighboring schools St. Xavier University and Trinity Christian College battled twice on the men’s volleyball court this year, with SXU coming up with two victories, including a 25-14, 27-25, 25-17 decision on March 29 in Palos Heights.

They will battle each other one more time — this time in Iowa.

Fifth-seeded Trinity tangles with fourth-seeded SXU in the first round of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Friday on the campus of St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa.

In their last meeting, SXU junior outside hitter Sean Barry exploded for 19 kills and boasted an attack percentage of .516.

Junior setter Moises Lopez of Oak Lawn had 35 assists.

Trinity’s Ben Tocila led his team with seven kills and a .353 attacking percentage.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE Photo by Jeff Vorva

The Fire’s Gilberto (right) tries to get around Philadelphia’s Keegan Rosenberry during one of several snowy moments in Saturday’s 1-0 Fire victory.

FIRE VS. UNION ANALYSIS

Call them snow wonders Fire gets first victory in the Paunovic era, blanking Philly

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

To be sure, Philadelphia’s Warren Creavalle getting thrown out of the game in the second minute of the second half and the Chicago’s Fire Kennedy Igboananike’s goal four minutes later were the keys to the Fire’s 1-0 victory over the Union.

But another factor that the Fire had to face was the sometimes snowy, sometimes sunny and always windy conditions at Toyota Park in Bridgeview on Saturday afternoon. The weather was worse in the first half and the Fire had to also survive a blizzard of shots (12, including a pair of C.J. Sapong attempts that hit the crossbar and post) and still came away with a 0-0 draw.

That was the third element of the game that brought a pro soccer victory to the south suburbs. If the Fire defense didn’t

keep the Union off the board, it would have likely been another afternoon without collecting three points.

Goalie Matt Lampson, who racked up his second straight shutout, said it wasn’t easy for him or the defense as the Fire improved to 1-1-2 and earned its first win in the Veljko Paunovic era in front of an announced crowd of 12,073.

“It was probably the harshest conditions I’ve ever played in,” Lampson said. “It was very difficult for both teams so it’s a testament to our guys came out with three points in conditions like that. I’m incredibly proud of our team. Every single guy played his heart out. I think we deserved three points today.

“That first half, honestly, was absolutely brutal. We needed to get out of that half without conceding and that’s exactly what we did. In soccer, luck always has something to do with it. Whether it hits the post or not doesn’t matter. We came out with the result that we wanted. We were resilient. We suffered through and got out of it the way

we wanted to.’’

Philadelphia game into the game with a 2-1-0 mark and tied for first with Montreal in the Eastern Division of Major League Soccer.

“This win means a lot for me and everyone in the lockerroom,” Paunovic said. “We will have more confidence now and that’s very, very important. We beat a very good team. This win helps us to grow.’’

The team played its second straight game without leading scorer David Accam and after managing just three shots in the first half, the Fire took advantage of the 11-on-10 situation that Creavalle’s red card provided and had seven second-half shots including Igboananike’s second goal of the season (Michael Harrington assisted) to tie Accam for the team lead.

“To play in this weather was difficult — you never knew what you were going to get,” Igboananike said. “You have to be mentally strong to play through that and we did that and picked up a win.’’

FIRE NOTEBOOK

Fire looking to regain its ‘honor’

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire won its first game since Oct. 5 when it beat Philadelphia, 1-0, on Saturday — a streak of five games.

The next challenge is to win on the road.

The Fire visits the New York City Football Club Sunday at Yankee Stadium. Chicago has not won a road game since topping New England, 1-0, on July 12, 2014 — a streak of 26 games.

The Fire has gone 0-18-8 in that span.

The Fire has one more reason to want to win. Its 4-3 loss to NYC to open the season at Toyota Park is still stinging.

“We had our honor hurt,” first-year coach Veljko Paunovic said. “We feel like we have some payback. There is something special about this game.’’

The coach said earlier this week midfielder David Accam is in the “final phase of recovery” from an injured left knee but is not sure if he will be able to play against New York. Accam missed the past two games.

Coming soon?

Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said two new international players will be heading to the team in May during

CHICAGO FIRE at NEW YORK CITY FC WHEN: 6 p.m. Sunday WHERE: Yankee Stadium, New York FIRE RECORD: 1-1-2 NYC RECORD: 1-1-2 LAST TIME: NYC opened the 2016 season with a 4-3 victory over the Fire on March 6 at Toyota Park. Both teams combined for 37 shots. Mix Diskerud scored what turned out to be the winning goal in the second half for NYC.

the team’s Saturday morning Chicago Fire Weekly radio show. He wouldn’t give out names but said one player is a midfielder.

“We won’t make that announcement for another week-to-10 days and that’s at the request of the team from whom the player is coming, which is involved in some important matches. It’s a central midfielder who we believe will complement our existing group and give us a little bit more size in there,” Rodriguez said.

The Fire Confidential website speculates the players will be Senegalese mid-

fielder Khaly Thian (who plays for MTK Budapest) and Dutch striker Michael De Leeuw (who is playing for FC Groningen).

Softball: The Trolls posted their first conference win with a 5-1 victory over Olivet Nazareneon March 29 in the first game of the doubleheader and that win ended a nine year, 30-game losing streak to the Tigers. The last time Trinity defeated Olivet Nazarene was in the 2007 season. In the second game the Trolls rallied after falling behind, but still fell short of the win with a 5-3 final. In the victory, Jenna Steinkamp pitched the victory and added two hits.

Track: The Trolls opened their outdoor track and field season at the Washington University Invitational in St. Louis over the weekend and the only athlete scoring points for TCC was Ashley Jourdan, who finished second place in the 1500 meter event.

Baseball: The Trolls gave up two runs in the first inning, but took over in the next two innings with an 11-2 lead en route to 15-6 victory over Calumet College St. Joseph to improve to 23-10 overall and 7-2 in the CCAC. Kyle VanKalker, Zach Jones and AJ Hyatt each had three hits and Hyatt drove in four runs.

ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY Track: Turning in an “A” standard qualifying time of 17:33.98 in the 5000 meter run, sophomore Ellie Willging finished 15th overall out of the 104 collegiate runners at the Washington University Invite in St. Louis.

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Adrianna Puente and Trinity Christian College beat Olivet for the first time in 30 games.

Baseball: Scoring from third base on a wild pitch, junior catcher Ryan Pellack (Tinley Park/Lincoln-Way North) helped lift the Cougars to a thrilling 9-8 victory over Saint Ambrose University in the bottom of the 10th inning Sunday.

Marist grad Bryan Polak had two RBI in the contest.

Softball: With the team combining for 16 hits and 17 runs on the afternoon, No. 4 ranked Saint Xavier University added two more wins to its impressive record (213 overall/5-1 CCAC) with a doubleheader sweep of Roosevelt University March 29 with 10-0 and 7-5 victories. Senior pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher picked up both wins to improve to 12-1.

MORAINE VALLEY Baseball: The Cyclones dropped a 9-4 decision to Morton College and followed with a 3-1 win on March 29. Tommy Przekwas struck out seven to earn the victory in the nightcap.

Softball: In their doubleheader with Morton College March 29 the Cyclones scored 33 runs— two-thirds of the runs they’ve scored the entire season as they pulled of 19-0 and 14-0 victories. Hannah Thielmann pitched both shutouts.

Men’s tennis: Moraine Valley won 8-1 over Oakton in a match held indoors due to wet conditions. Singles winners were Miguel Segovia, Jesse Myles, Eddie Young, and Steven Leavy.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Showing some style The Fire Soccer Club hosts the fourth annual Soccer & Style fashion show at ROOF on theWit (201 North State Street, 27th Floor,) from 6 to 8 p.m. May 5.

Fire players will walk the runway in this season’s hottest looks provided by Banana Republic. Tickets start at $50 and includes entry into the event and two drink tickets.

VIP tickets are $75 and include event entry, three drink tickets and a commemorative gift.

All proceeds from the event benefit the Chicago Fire Foundation. In 2015, the fashion show raised over $11,000.

The models scheduled to appear are Fire head coach Veljko Paunovic, goalkeeper Patrick McLain, defenders Jonathan Campbell, Eric Gehrig, Michael Harrington, Joao Meira and Brandon Vincent, and midfielders David Accam, Arturo Alvarez, Joey Calistri, Razvan Cocis, John Goossens, Matt Polster and Michael Stephens.

For tickets, visit Eventbrite.com

Skating success Shepard senior Diana Garcia (pictured) took fi st place in an event at the South Side High School Figure Skating competition at the Homewood-Flossmoor Ice Arena on March 20.

Chicago Christian’s Elisabeth Evenhouse also competed at the fifth annual event, hosted by the U.S. Figure Skating organization.

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Sean Barry, shown attacking the Trinity Christian College defense on March 29, and SXU will face TCC in Iowa on Friday.

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Wait ’til next year one more year, Cubs fans T

he pitching staff is great.

The lineup is darn near perfect.

The manager is one of the best in the business.

So why won’t the Cubs win the World Series this year?

I can’t give a good solid reason except my gut says this is not the year.

And I have a big gut.

Look, I think the Cubs are good enough to win 100 games this year, even in a division that has two strong teams in St. Louis and Pittsburgh.

I like the fact that so many young stars got a taste of the postseason last year and shouldn’t be awed by the experience this year.

On paper, this team is dynamite.

But on paper, the 2004 Cubs were built for the World Series, too, and that didn’t happen.

On paper, the Washington Nationals were supposed to mash all of the other baseball teams into the ground.

That didn’t happen.

For some reason, I think the Cubs need one more year to win that ultimate prize. To steal a gimmick from the late Ernie Banks, the Cubs will be mean in 2017.

I think they will win the division and get knocked out by, gasp, Dusty

AL Central champ: Kansas City AL East champ: Toronto AL West champ: Texas Wild card teams: Boston, Tampa AL champ: Toronto World Series champ: Toronto

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

What about the Sox?

Baker and the aforementioned Nationals. Like him or hate him, Baker has been pretty good lately on his first year on the job.

So, my predictions are: NL Central champ: Cubs NL East champ: Washington NL West champ: San Francisco Wild card teams: Pittsburgh and the New York Mets.

NL champ: Washington

I like, but don’t love the Sox and I think they will be in the mix with Cleveland and Detroit for second place but probably won’t qualify as a wild card team.

Chris Sale, Jose Quintana and Carlos Rodon combined for 38 wins last year and if all three bump those totals up to 15-plus each, the team should be OK. A lot of people love the sign-

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

ing of Todd Frazier and I am somewhat excited about it but I am always a little skittish when a lifetime National Leaguer comes to the Sox. The Sox spent a lot of money during the offseason between 2014 and 2015 and the team finished with 76 wins. They tried to spend a little more wisely this past offseason and we will see where that will get them. I’m guessing 89 wins but no playoffs.

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

Trio of teams worth roaring about Sandburg AD Sandburg, Brother Rice and Marist finish in top five in Tiger Classic Krusz-ing back to Plainfield

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

As far as early boys volleyball tournaments go, the Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic always gives its participants high-caliber competition and a good barometer for the season.

Based on the performances of Sandburg, Brother Rice and Marist at last weekend’s 24-team tournament, the forecast for all three teams’ futures is filled with promise.

Sandburg finished second, Brother Rice third and Marist fifth.

The Eagles (9-1) went to war both against both Marist (8-3) and Brother Rice (beating Marist 29-27, 25-19 in the quarterfinals and Brother Rice 25-23, 25-16 in the semis). Marist and Brother Rice didn’t get to face each other, but they could run into each other at the Brother Rice Smack Attack on April 22-23 and will meet on May 11 in a non-conference matchup at Brother Rice.

Sandburg, which lost Saturday in the championship to Wheaton Warrenville South 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, had defeated the Tigers two weeks ago to win the Buffalo Grove Tournament.

The Eagles’ Grant Burden and Jake Hanes made the all-tournament team along with Brother Rice’s Jim Baker and Marist’s Aaron Kummer.

“Jake is one of our mainstays, and Grant has been playing like monster lately,” said retiring Sandburg coach Sean Airola. “Grant has gotten significantly better, smarter and more mature over the offseason and is the rock of our team. Scott (Tablerion) has also played outrageous for us.’’

Look for these three teams to gobble up the top three seeds in the St. Laurence Sectional toward the end of the season if they keep playing this way.

“We know that Marist is going to be a dangerous team in the end as will Brother Rice,” said Airola, whose team finished fourth in the state last year. “All the kids on those teams play and know each other, so we need to continue to keep working hard, play the best of the best and see what we have when it matters.”

Brother Rice has some strong senior leaders in Conor Sullivan, Steve Lona, Jack Burke, Garrett Dederichs and Zach Rothstein to go with talented underclassmen Baker, Jacob Schmitz, Brendan Ashley, Joe Kenzinger, Sean Badali, Cal Konecki, Patrick Hollander and Mike Mcintyre.

Marist coach Jordan Vidovic was happy his team was able to mix it up in the Gold Division this year.

“It was a great weekend for us,” he said.

“This tournament is always the best of the best. We know that going in, and our goal always at this point of the season is to just

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sandburg Athletic Director Mark Krusz is heading back to Plainfield Central.

The third-year AD accepted the athletic director’s job at the school in which he was a coach and assistant athletic director before coming to Sandburg three seasons ago. He will finish out this school year in Orland Park.

“This was a tough decision because I love it here at Sandburg,” Krusz said. “But Plainfield Central is about eight miles from my house so I will have more time to be with my family.’’

Krusz, who lives in Joliet and has four children ranging in ages from 1 to 21, also said his relationship with Dave Stephens played a large role in the decision as well. Stephens is Central’s current athletic director and has been promoted to principal starting in July.

Krusz replaced Bruce Scheidegger, who was killed in a car accident in February, 2013.

Sandburg officials said they are in the process of replacing Krusz and hope to have an announcement at the District 230 board meeting April 28.

Oak Lawn honors

File photo by Jeff Vorva

Brother Rice’s Jimmy Baker (right) attacks the ball against Sandburg’s Grant Burden in a match last season while Jake Hanes watches the action from the back row. All three were named to the all-tournament team at the Wheaton Warrenville South Classic over the weekend.

to learn from every match. We’re not super worried about the results, but we want to get

better in each match. This was a good confidence booster for us.”

Cougars will tough it out next two seasons Football team plays defending NAIA champs this year and Western Illinois in 2017

By Jeff Vorva

2016 SXU Football Schedule

Sports Editor

In recent years, the St. Xavier University football team could brag its schedule has been as tough as leather.

And in 2017, the Cougars are playing the Leathernecks.

The school released its 2016 schedule and also announced that in 2017, the Cougars will play FCS member Western Illinois University. Although that game is many months away, Cougars coach Mike Feminis is happy to see the two schools agree to a contract.

“To have the opportunity to play a fully funded FCS program like Western Illinois will be a great experience for our players,” Feminis said. “It’s a game that our underclassmen and the 2017 recruiting class will certainly be able to look forward to.

“I remember when we played at Illinois State in 2004 (a 44-14 loss in Normal) and the buzz that game created for our alumni and the SXU community. That was way before the world of social media exploded, so I can only imagine the excitement that this

Aug. 27 Sept. 3 Sept. 10 Sept. 17 Sept. 24 Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 28 Nov. 5

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU quarterback John Rhode and his team will open this season against the defending NAIA champions and next year, Western Illinois University is on the schedule.

game will create for our parents, fans and alums on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.”

As for 2016, the Cougars will open the campaign up on the road against the defending

at Marian (Ind.), 5 p.m.

St. Francis (Il.), 6 p.m.

Ave Maria, noon at Weber Int., TBA at Siena Heights, 5 p.m.

Davenport (Mich.), 1 p.m.

Concordia (Mich), 1 p.m. at St. Ambrose, 1 p.m. at TrinityInternational,1 p.m. at Olivet Nazarene, 7 p.m.

Robert Morris, 1 p.m.

NAIA champions, Marian (Ind.) on Aug. 27.

“Opening up on the road against the defending national champs is about as challenging as it gets, but we wouldn’t want it any other way,” said Feminis.

“They got us pretty good last year (a 45-13 setback in Chicago) and we will use that as a motivating factor this spring and summer. We’ve developed a great rivalry with Marian in a very short time.’’

The Cougars started spring practice last week and will host its spring scrimmage game at 11 a.m. April 23 at Deaton Field.

Oak Lawn softball pitcher Marisa Loya was named the March 14 Spartan Athlete of the Week.

She went 1-1, allowing just two earned runs and striking out 12 in 14 innings. At the plate she had a .500 batting average (5-for-10) with two runs scored, two RBI and two stolen bases.

“She is one of the definite leaders on the team and comes through in the clutch,” head coach Brian Frangella said.

“Her loss was to fourth-ranked

Sundermeier

Continued from Page 1 “And it’s going well so far this season. We just finished indoor season, so we’re about half way through, and he’s been doing very well,’’ the coach said.

“He ran phenomenal at the Indoor Catholic League Championship. The 3200 relay, which Michael competes in, finished third, and then he scored in the 800 as well.”

Wazio said that in addition to his talent and desire, the Dayton University-bound Sundermeier’s personality and leader-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg Athletic Director Mark Krusz, shown speaking Thursday at a tribute to Super Bowl champion and Sandburg alumnus Michael Schofield, is heading back to Plainfield Central High School after this school year.

Lincoln-Way North in the season opener, but she held them down and gave our team a chance to win.”

Other nominees for the week were Madeline McGrath (Girls Track), Chad Cwik (Baseball), and Steven Raybould (Boys Track).

The school also announced wrestler Miles O’Brien as the February Athlete of the Month.

He was the team captain, posted a 29-7 record and was the only member of the Spartans to advance to the IHSA Sectional tournament after finishing as runner-up in the regional competition.

“In addition to being the unquestioned team leader as captain, he has the greatest work ethic on the team,” said head coach Steve Long. “He leads the team in takedowns with the highest total in my six years as head coach. He also leads the team in total team points, major decisions, technical falls, and near fall points.”

ship sets him above his peers.

“He’s been a great kid who is very coachable,” he said. “He surprised me when he was doing some pool work for an injury he was rehabbing, he told me he was already researching what sectional we’re going to be in to find out what kind of chance he has of getting down state.

“Unless one is invested, that’s not typical for an athlete to take that kind of initiative.

I typically have to let them know, which shows how much he cares about the sport and his teammates. He is a great senior leader and a great kid to have around.”

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Brother Rice senior Michael Sundermeier stretches during a recent practice. The middle distance runner hopes to make it to the IHSA state meet despite having surgery in September to slow a racing heart rate.

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From street clothes to starting in the Super Bowl

By Jeff Vorva • Sports Editor In 2014, Michael Schofield did not play a down of football for the Denver Broncos.

The third-round pick — an Orland Park native and graduate of Sandburg High School — never even suited up for the team, which was coached by current Bears coach John Fox. He watched all of Denver’s games in street clothes.

Talk about a mile-high letdown.

This year, Schofield worked his way into the starting lineup early in the season for new coach Gary Kubiak and months later won the Super Bowl.

Schofield was given the hero treatment at Sandburg last Thursday during two 30-minute assemblies, and while he still feels some of the pain of sitting out the entire 2014 season, he said that it helped him have a successful 2015 campaign.

“I had high hopes and high expectations for myself,” Schofield said of his rookie season. “It was really tough not to play. But it motivated me and it helped get me to where I am now.

“Everything happens for a reason.’’

In the coming months, he will receive a Super Bowl ring for his size 18 finger.

“It doesn’t seem real,” he said. “But I can’t wait to receive it.

The Sandburg band played the Michigan Fight Song during Michael Schofield’s entrance. The Sandburg alum and Super Bowl champ was honored at the school on March 31.

It’s going to be really cool.’’

He is also scheduled to visit the White House and meet President Barack Obama in June.

Schofield said he has many Super Bowl memories, but the best involve the closing minutes of the game when it was apparent the Broncos were going to beat Carolina.

“The last three minutes, we were celebrating and that was awesome,’’ Schofield said. “I’ve been able to watch the last five minutes of the game, but I haven’t watched the whole game yet. I’ve been kind of busy. It’s a long game, you know? I didn’t even see any of the commercials. Were there any good ones this year?’’

One band member wearing a Viking helmet holds up a big-headed photo of hometown hero Michael Schofield.

From left, Michael Schofield, new Sandburg football coach Scott Peters and Sandburg Principal Deb Baker pose after it was announced Schofield’s jersey would be retired and that he would be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Michael Schofield and his former coach, Dave Wierzal, share a few memories as a video of Schofield’s career is shown in the Sandburg gym.

Evans

Continued from Page 1 as I was learning the ropes, but it got better. And now I love it. This will be my fourth year and will be a great summer job for me when I come back.”

Foley said she also has gotten to know Tatro, who also caddies at Crystal Tree and will also attend the University of Illinois this fall.

“Scott is an awesome guy,” Foley said. “We get to hang out a lot over the

summer when we caddy together.”

Farrelly, who also will attend Illinois, became aware of the scholarship through a family relationship.

“My mom’s friend received an Evans scholarship, so she knew about it,” Farrelly said. “Since I lost my dad (Tim passed when Farrell was in fifth grade), I thought that would be a good way to try to pay for college and takes stress off Mom.” Farrelly has caddied at the Beverly Country Club for the past three years and he admitted to the same learning

Michael Schofield is honored by his alma mater, Sandburg High School, on March 31. The former Eagle and University of Michigan standout was a starting offensive lineman for the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.

experience that Foley had.

“It was different having to interact with adults — it forced you to be mature,” he said. “But the members treat me and everyone with respect. They want all the caddies to succeed. A great part is the hours are flexible; you can start at 6 a.m. and be the first out or start at noon and work later.

“I’ll definitely continue to caddy during the summers I’m home from college and as long after as I am able to.”

Established in 1930 by the Western Golf Association and famed amateur

golfer Charles “Chick” Evans Jr., the Evans Scholars Foundation provides full housing and tuition scholarships to deserving caddies across the country.

The Evans Scholars Program is funded by contributions from more than 27,600 Evans Scholars Par Club members, as well as proceeds from the BMW Championship. Since the Program’s inception in 1930, more than 10,000 caddies nationwide have graduated as Evans Scholars.

The full tuition and housing college scholarship is valued at an estimated

$80,000 over four years. Currently, 910 caddies are enrolled in 19 colleges across the nation as Evans Scholars. The Western Golf Association has supported the Scholarship Program through the Evans Scholars Foundation since 1930.

“Based on their excellence in the classroom and their service to their schools and communities, there is little doubt that these young men and women have earned this life-changing opportunity,” said John Kaczkowski, WGA president and CEO. “We welcome them to the Evans Scholars family.”

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WATERFALL OLYMPIC MASTER FUND GRANTOR TRUST, SERIES II, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY ASSIGNMENT FROM BYLINE BANK, F/K/A NORTH COMMUNITY BANK, SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO ARCHER BANK, Plaintiff, vs.

EDWARD KOPINSKI A/K/A EDWARD J. KOPINSKI; BARBARA R. KOPINSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 13 CH 17609 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 13000 South 94th Avenue, Palos Park, IL 60464.

P.I.N. 23-34-100-032-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Ms. Sheryl A. Fyock at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Latimer LeVay Fyock LLC, 55 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 422-8000.

72000-05 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688962

BUYING OR SELLING?

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.SUSAN D ORZECH, DANIEL T ORZECH A/K/A DANIEL ORZECH A/K/A DAN ORZECH, DEBT BUYERS INC. D/B/A FREEDOM CAPITAL, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. S/I/I TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, THOMAS LAMB, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, JULIE FEIGL-LAMB Defendants 15 CH 7023 12412 SOUTH MELVINA AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12412 SOUTH MELVINA AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-314-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home; attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1502685.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1502685 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 7023 TJSC#: 36-2207 I689034

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH KRUSE, GLORIA KRUSE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 52089 9013 South 51st Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9013 South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-218-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $234,599.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number W09110046.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. W09110046 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 09 CH 52089 TJSC#: 36-1896 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-PR4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.LORETA V. JUREVICIENE AKA LORETA JUREVICIENE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 44774 8532 W. Loveland Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 26, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8532 W. Loveland, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-110-044-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $358,289.74.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 44774 TJSC#: 36-3186 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

HUSSEIN MANSOOR; AFKAR MANSOOR; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HUSSEIN MANSOOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF AFKAR MANSOOR, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 13812 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-11-110-036-0000.

Commonly known as 8600 West 99th Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W15-1508.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688529

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WEST COAST REALTY SERVICES, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

ALVIN GOLDBERG; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; TAJUANA GOLDBERG; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ALVIN GOLDBERG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TAJUANA GOLDBERG, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 21792 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-35-416-018-0000.

Commonly known as 13334 Misty Meadow Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The successful purchaser is entitled to possession of the property only. The purchaser may only obtain possession of units within the multi-unit property occupied by individuals named in the order of possession.

Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W13-1532.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. BRODERICK III AKA DANIEL J. BRODERICK AKA DANIEL BRODERICK, JENNIFER L. BRODERICK AKA JENNIFER L. HOSTY, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 9567 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-125-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $341,145.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040175.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14040175 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9567 TJSC#: 36-4168 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. Plaintiff, -v.DESHAWN WASHINGTON, KATRINA N. MILNER Defendants 15 CH 009026 10625 CHAMONIEUX DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10625 CHAMONIEUX DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-110-021.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08450.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-08450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 009026 TJSC#: 36-2033 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

I687904

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST; Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN P. GLOVACK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR LASALLE BANK, N.A., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS; FOUNTAIN HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 14 CH 18792 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, May 5, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 11110 Waters Edge Drive, Unit 11110-4C, Orland Park, IL 60467.

P.I.N. 27-32-312-006-1047.

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 Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(614) 220-5611.

15-013730 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688995

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

SANDRA J. DERDA; DENNIS J. DERDA; FIFTH THIRD BANK (WESTERN MICHIGAN); Defendants, 15 CH 17780 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 2, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 13426 Medina Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462.

P.I.N. 23-34-407-038-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

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15-034465 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I688952

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, -v.MARIA LUISA SANDOVAL A/K/A MARIA SANDOVAL A/K/A MARIA L SANDOVAL, MABEL ROCIO SANDOVAL A/K/A ROCIO MABEL SANDOVAL, MARCO ANTONIO VELASCO A/K/A MARCO A VELASCO, WOODLAND ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB F/K/A WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12117 8654 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8654 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-053-1003. The real estate is improved with a tan, brick, townhouse; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1503850.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1503850 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 12117 TJSC#: 36-2130 I688784

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 36-2550 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CROWN MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.LESTER TRILLA III, KATHLEEN T. TRILLA, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 019984 11745 INNISHMOR COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11745 INNISHMOR COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-104-008. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1319943. 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. 14-13-19943 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 019984 TJSC#: 36-4052 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN STARTING THIS WEEK:

“STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS”: One of the most popular and successful of all movie franchises gets a highly entertaining addition with this J.J. Abramsdirected chapter, smartly going back to the series’ roots while simultaneously advancing the saga.

New rebels, with the principal ones effectively played by Daisy Ridley and John Boyega, oppose the sinister First Order with valuable help from a certain someone by the name of Han Solo (Harrison Ford, in a most welcome return to the role). While other familiar faces also are back, the ultimate scene-stealer here arguably is the droid BB-8. Adam Driver (“Girls”) makes an impact as new villain Kylo Ren, with Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong’o and Andy Serkis among other newcomers to this particular galaxy. Abrams also was among the screenwriters here, along with series veteran Lawrence Kasdan.

DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes. **** (PG-13: V) (Also on Blu-ray) “TUMBLEDOWN”: Though this is a comedy, Jason Sudeikis moderates his often-manic former “Saturday Night Live” persona well for the gentler needs here, as he plays a pop-culture guru who meets a singer’s widow (Rebecca Hall). Despite their differences, they agree to work together on a biography of the late talent, and they eventually discover they may have more in common than not.

Blythe Danner and Richard Masur play Hall’s parents, with Dianna Agron (“Glee”), Griffin Dunne and Joe Manganiello also in the cast. *** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE EXPANSE: SEASON ONE”: Earthlings and Martians try to coexist in this ambitious Syfy series, inspired by the literary franchise by James S.A. Corey (actually the pen name used by the team of Daniel Abraham and Ty Franck). Thomas Jane (“Texas Rising”) is among the stars as a sleuth who’s weary of his world 200 years from now, when the solar system has been colonized.

Steven Strait (“Magic City”) also is featured as a spaceship captain united with him in the search for a missing woman, which ultimately has implications for all of mankind.

Shohreh Aghdashloo (“House of Sand and Fog”) appears as a political wheeler-dealer whose United Nations position helps her keep the interests of Earth in clear view.

The show will get a Season 2, slated to debut early next year. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “BANSHEE: THE COMPLETE THIRD SEASON”: Now starting its final round of Cinemax, the action-drama series puts forth another home-video round marked by the show’s typical moodiness and violence ... exemplified by Odette Annable`s ultimate scene as Nola, not likely to be forgotten by anyone who sees it for quite some time. The title Pennsylvania town remains the site of much scheming and suspecting, especially since Sheriff Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) hasn’t completely given up his earlier criminal habits.

The somewhat desperate Carrie Hopewell (Ivana Milicevic) aligns with him in carrying out heists, targeting a decommissioned Marine base for an especially daring heist.

Additional stars include Frankie Faison and Ulrich Thomsen. DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentaries by cast and crew members; deleted scenes; episodes recaps. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “STEALING CARS”: Juvenile detention proves to be a trying experience, and also a growing one, for a youth (played by Emory Cohen) whose actions earn him a stay at a camp for troubled boys in this drama. He faces peril from peers as well as staff members, and by delving into himself, he finds the strength not only to survive but to triumph eventually. The cast also includes John Leguizamo, Mike Epps and spouses Felicity Huffman (“American Crime”) and William H. Macy (“Shameless”). Mark Wahlberg is among the executive producers. *** (R: AS, P, V)

PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS “NYPD BLUE: SEASON 9”: As this round of producer Steven Bochco’s classic ABC police drama opens, Rick Schroder’s character Danny is still a part of it ... but unseen, as his precinct colleagues investigate his sudden disappearance. Well-known for his rough edges, Sipowicz (Dennis Franz) is particularly testy under the circumstances. He gets another new partner in John Clark Jr. (MarkPaul Gosselaar), and the events of 9/11 also factor into the stories, since these episodes aired shortly after those occurred. Jacqueline Obradors also joined the series here, with continuing regulars also including Gordon Clapp, Henry Simmons, Charlotte Ross, Esai Morales and Bill Brochtrup. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V)

COMING SOON:

“THE FOREST” (April 12): A woman (Natalie Dormer, “Game of Thrones”) seeks her twin sister, a supposed suicide, in Japan; Taylor Kinney (“Chicago Fire”) also stars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “GRACE AND FRANKIE: SEASON ONE” (April 12): Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin reunite in the Netflix series as women left by their husbands ... for each other.

(Not rated: AS, N, P) “JACKIE ROBINSON” (April 12): The same week it debuts on PBS, Ken Burns’ profile of the baseball and civil-rights icon (voiced in some sequences

by Jamie Foxx) comes to home video. (Not rated) “THE REVENANT” (April 19): The recent Oscar winner for best actor (Leonardo DiCaprio) and director (Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu) is an early-19th-century frontier survival story. (R: AS, N. P, GV) “KRAMPUS” (April 26): A youngster (Emjay Anthony) disappointed at the holidays conjures up a Christmas demon; Toni Collette also stars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Spring Break Bash: West Coast Road Trip - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Students are invited to a Spring Break Bash with a West Coast Road Trip theme. Students will enjoy live music from rock bands Ilia and the Protest. Free food and drinks will be provided

by Buona Beef (food truck), Bai, and Starbucks.

• Soul Cafe: You & Your Siblings - 4 to 5 p.m. April 12, Hope Enrichment Center will help students develop better relationships with their siblings.

• Breath of Color Painting - 5 to 6 p.m. April 12, Students will get the chance to be artistic with a straw, a canvas, and some paint.

• Scrabble & Smoothies - 4 to 5 p.m. April 13, Students will learn how to make delicious smoothies, then sit down to enjoy them while playing scrabble with their friends.

• Hershey’s Sweet Success 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 13, Executives from Hershey’s will be at The Bridge to teach students how to land a job. Students will learn how to interview, how to dress, and more.

• Creative Sandwiches - 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 14, Whole foods will show students how to spice up their lunches with awesome new sandwich ideas.

• Dealing with Anxiety & Nervousness - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 14, Students will learn how to reduce anxiety and to keep emotions from affecting their everyday life.

• Family Feud - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 15, Students are invited to a “Family Feud” night at The Bridge that will be facilitated by Standard Bank. Free food will be provided by White Castle.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.

Mindfulness group

A Mindfulness group meets every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Volunteers Dan Morley, Kitty Riggenbach and Patty Parker lead these hour long meditations which focus on one aspect of mindfulness each week. The group offers encouragement and support as participants seek to be mindful of their thoughts, feelings, and surroundings in the present moment. No fee is charged and new participants are always welcome.

Call 361-3650 or visit www. thecenterpalos.org for information about The Center.

Spiritual Companionship

Spiritual Companionship is available each Tuesday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Spiritual Companion Kathy Fontaine guides a person in prayer, meditation, and dialogue. Fontaine has been trained at the Institute of Spiritual Companionship in Chicago and is known to the Palos community as a spiritual growth leader and former kindergarten teacher. According to Fontaine, spiritual companionship is “holy listening.” The cost of Fontaine’s one-on-one service is $20 per hour, which she donates to The Center’s camp scholarship fund.

For further information about Spiritual Companionship appointments, interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650.

Log Cabin art classes

New six-week classes of Lapidary, knitting, collage, quilting, woodcarving, watercolor, and drawing begin April 11 through 15 at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Beginning Monday morning, April 11 at 9 a.m. and Wednesday evening, April 13 at 7 p.m., Larry Rothenberg teaches students to make polished rocks to set into sterling silver pendants in Lapidary class.

On Monday evenings, beginning April 11, and Friday mornings beginning April 15 at 9:30 a.m., Georgann Ring offers Knitting and Crochet instruction. April Schabes offers Collage class at 9:30 a.m. and Denise Dulzo offers Quilting class at 1 p.m. on

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Elizabeth Olsen and Tom Hiddleston star in “I Saw the Light.”

Hank Williams’ biopic does not shed enough light TONY PINTO “I Saw the Light” is the tale of the legendary country singer Hank Williams. It shows the rise, the fall, and the inevitable death of this tragic celebrity. His untimely death, which we could all see coming, came after a short lifetime of boozing, womanizing, and drug addiction. It leads to a very rock and roll sounding story that should translate well to the big screen.

His songs are country classics and rightfully so, but that doesn’t help translate his story to the big screen. The big draw for “I Saw the Light” is the music of Hank Williams. The story itself is interesting, just not so much in the way the director and writer Marc Abraham chooses to tell it. The life of this talented musician should be able to keep audience members interested, which this film too often doesn’t do.

The biggest problem this film faces is that Abraham can’t make effective art out of the hectic nature of Williams’ life. The drama and tension that is shown here is flat and ineffective. The first major conflict is in his first marriage, to Audrey Mae (Elizabeth Olsen), who also wants to be a singer and songwriter.

The film paints her as a villain to create tension that is nonexistent. With all his conflicts, of which there are many, the film tries to amplify tension to put the blame on everyone other than Williams.

The singer’s alcohol problems get the right amount

Wednesdays beginning April 13. A woodcarving class taught by Don and Arlene Lesiak also begins on Wednesday April 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Watercolor painting with Lenox Wallace starts the same night of April 13 from 6:30 p.m. Lois Hrejsa teaches both Drawing and Watercolor classes beginning April 14. Drawing starts at 9 a.m. and Watercolor Painting begins at 1 p.m..

Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecen- By Jeraldine Saunders terpalos.org.

ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Look on the bright side. Finding Coloring Night humor in even the direst situations A free all ages coloring night can help improve your mood as will be held at The Log Cabin well as the moods of those around Center for the Arts on Monday, you. Try something new and exApril 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The citing this week with a special Log Cabin Center for the Arts someone to get a fresh perspective. is located at 12700 Southwest TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Highway, Palos Park.

Go your own way. Make your own Art teacher Heather Young plans and set your own agendas invites you to come by yourself to accomplish what’s best for you or bring a friend or family mem- in the week ahead. You’ll find ber. Children must be accompa- that being among close friends nied by an adult. There will be or loved ones will give you the an assortment of coloring sheets most satisfaction. to choose from as well as crayGEMINI (May 21-June 20): ons, markers, and colored pencils. Don’t beat around the bush. ReColoring has become very popular member that the shortest distance with not only children but adults between two points is a straight as well and has been said to have line. Solve problems this week by a calming effect. Advance registra- meeting them head on. A social tion is required so we know how function could be enjoyable even many to expect. Call 361-3650. if you are hesitant to attend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): New Teen Lapidary Classes Enthusiasm can be contagious.

Teens in grades 7 through Showing support for someone 12 are invited to register for a else’s project can help them get four week lapidary class begin- the ball rolling quickly. Taking a ning Wednesday, April 13, from more optimistic approach in the 5 to 6:30 p.m., at The Log Cabin week ahead can help you overCenter for the Arts, 12700 South- come life’s little obstacles.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): All west Highway, Palos Park.

Instructor Larry Rothenberg work and no play can be monotoinvites teens to learn to use the nous. Take some time to enjoy the lapidary wheels to make smooth spoils of your labors in the week polished stones from rough slabs ahead. Treat yourself to a pretty of rock. The class fee is $50 plus a bauble or treat someone else to a $10 materials fee for introductory pleasant excursion. Put important projects. Students purchase rocks decisions in perspective.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): for advanced projects. Advance Don’t press the issue. If someone registration is required.

For more information, call The chooses to withhold information, Center at 361-3650 or visit www. it’s probable that they have a good thecenterpalos.org. reason. Concentrate on finding

of attention, but his health issues, his troubled mindset, and his artistic progression, all feel like afterthoughts. All the main parts of his life seem to happen slightly off screen.

The real star is of the film is British actor Tom Hiddleston as Hank Williams. He is the reason this film becomes watchable. He’s a great physical match for the man himself, and has the perpetual lean-andhungry look that Williams had. He even does the singing as well. He mimics Williams’ yodel-inflected singing style with ease. This is Hiddleston’s standout performance. From a man whose played superhero villains to Hank Williams, this is the performance of his life and it’s a shame this telling of the Williams story doesn’t do his performance justice.

It’s not just Hiddleston who does a great job here. The rest of the cast, including Olsen, Cherry Jones, Bradley Whitford and David Krumholtz, are also formidable in roles of spouse, mother, and business associates.

There is a scene where Williams meets with a Hollywood movie mogul and arrogantly refuses to take off his hat for the executive. The implication is that Hollywood is too fake for Williams. Minutes later, Hank is doing some very corny comedy act with an overweight comic emcee on the Grand Ole and Opry radio show. It’s a stark contrast of Williams that the film doesn’t explore but easily should. It’s this style of awkward scene placement that helps makes this a scattered mess.

With all the great performances and wasted potential in “I Saw the Light,” it makes for a fitting film about a man who died before his 30th birthday leaving so much promise behind.

Tony Pintos grade: C

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST enjoyable ways to pass the time when you aren’t indulging in heavy thinking in the week ahead.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Catch spring fever. Make the most of each day this week by getting out in the sun. Tackle some gardening, go to a ball game, or just take a stroll in the park. Any activity that allows you to get some fresh air and stretch your legs will do the trick.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be hospitable. Put out a big spread for friends and visitors to show that you truly are the host with the most. Being generous and sympathetic to the problems of others is likely to win you respect and admiration in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Great minds think alike. Sharing your ideas with close friends and confidants can yield perspectives and insights as the week unfolds. Be decisive when faced

with tough choices and avoid over thinking issues.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t worry, be happy. Avoid fretting over events that are beyond your control as the week goes by. You are powerless to influence the outcome. Maintain a positive attitude that everything will turn out for the best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Change can be for the better. A new diet can improve your health, a new perspective can improve your psyche, or a new routine can improve your productivity. Listen to the advice of knowledgeable peers this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Dare to be different. Don’t be shy when it comes to meeting new people or experiencing new things this week. You’ll be far more satisfied by straying off the beaten path and searching for unique adventures.

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Thursday, April 7, 2016

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WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

All dressed up: Freshen up salad with homemade classic dressings

By Wolfgang Puck

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Farmer Chris Posta and Farm Director Amy DiDominicis pose by the new greenhouse built last week for growing vegetables for the farm garden and tomatoes and basil for sale this spring.

Children’s Farm taking orders for basil, tomato potted plants The Children’s Farm at The Center is taking orders for tomato and basil garden plants. The Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

The plant sale is sponsored by the Sustainable Agriculture and Green Education (S.A.G.E.) program at the farm.

Both Roma plum and Beefsteak slicing tomatoes as well as sweet basil plants are available for $4 per pot.

All are grown from organic, non-GMP, untreated seeds and are being grown in the farm’s new minigreenhouse, built by farm director Amy DiDominicis and her dad, Dan DiDominicis from Elwood.

The plants need to be pre-ordered by May 1, by calling The Center at 361-3650 or by mailing a form from the website (www.thecenterpalos.org).

The plants will be available for pickup at the farm on May 13 and 14 from 10 am to 4 pm.

Orland library hosts Binding Wounds living historians exhibit of Civil War The Orland Park Public Library is hosting historical presenters on African American women in Civil War Medicine and Civil War Healthcare for African American soldiers.

The series is part of an exhibition developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health with research assistance from the Historical Society of Washington, D.C. Storyteller and “living historian” Marlene Rivero will portray Ann Stokes, who is believed to have been the first African American woman to serve on board a U.S. military vessel, on Tuesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. in meeting room 104.

“We are honored to be able to bring this Civil War exhibit to the library during National Library Week,” said Head of Outreach Services Kelly Cuci. “Marlene

Rivero has become well known for her educational, historical reenactments over the past 15 years.”

Born a slave in Tennessee in 1830, Stokes was taken aboard a Union ship as “contraband” in January 1863, just after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. She volunteered to serve as a nurse on the first Union hospital ship, the U.S.S. Red Rover, a steamboat that had been captured from the Confederacy.

The ship traveled the Mississippi and other interior rivers, venturing deep into Confederate territory to treat sick and injured Union military personnel. Under the direction of the Sisters of the Order of the Holy Cross, Stokes and her fellow nurses treated almost 3,000 patients on board.

On Wednesday, Steven A. Cole will give a presentation about the 180,000 African American

With spring upon us now, you could say we’re entering the salad days of cooking. Shakespeare coined the term “salad days” to refer to someone’s green and inexperienced youth, but the words are equally appropriate to describe the time of year when fine, fresh, tender, often green, young produce is beginning to fill farmers’ market stalls. Meanwhile, the warm weather is inspiring cooks everywhere to spend less time subjecting themselves to the heat of the kitchen and more time preparing refreshing salads.

That’s why I’d like to share not one but two recipes (plus a third supporting recipe) for making my own personal versions of two popular, versatile salad dressings: Green Goddess and Buttermilk Ranch.

Most people think that Green Goddess is something that comes out of a bottle or is made with a packaged mix, but you can prepare the freshest version imaginable of this dressing at home so quickly.

According to food lore, the recipe was originally developed in 1923 by the chef at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco for an event honoring actor George Arliss, who was starring in the hit play, “The Green Goddess.”

Today, you’ll find many versions of the original, most of them distinguished by their creamy green herb-flecked color. Mine features a profusion of fresh herbs and green onions. (If you make the dressing in advance, pulse in the green onions only just before use, so their flavor won’t be too strong.)

An avocado adds stills more color and richness, along with an egg yolk. I use one from a pasteurized egg, now widely available in supermarkets, to avoid any concerns over possible bacteria from raw eggs.

Another widespread favorite, ranch dressing is a cool, creamy blend of buttermilk, mayonnaise, parsley, celery and dill. It’s so easy to make that you don’t even need a blender; just a mixing bowl and a whisk. In my version, I like to add another dimension of flavor from roasted garlic cloves (another recipe I’ll share with you).

Whichever one of my dressing recipes you make, I’m sure you’ll find that they taste so much better than anything that comes out of a bottle. And they’re versatile. Of course, they’re excellent on any kind of salad leaves you like, especially crisp lettuces like romaine.

Thick and creamy, they can also be used as dips for anything from vegetable crudites to onion rings.

And they make excellent condiments for hamburgers or other sandwiches.

soldiers that enlisted starting in 1862 and the degrading inequalities they faced in pay, opportunity, and medical care when wounded fighting for the Union.

“Cole became interested in black history when he found that anti-slavery speaker, Frederick Douglas, had spent time in Freeport, IL, his home town,” Cuci said. “Cole has been giving educational presentations like this one for over 20 years now.”

Patrons can see Wednesday’s presentation at 7 p.m. in meeting GREEN GODDESS room 104.

DRESSING This program is provided in part Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) by a grant from Illinois Humanities and in celebration of the Na- • 1 pasteurized cage-free tional Library of Medicine Bindegg yolk ing Wounds, Pushing Boundaries: • 1/2 ripe Hass-style African-Americans in Civil War avocado, pitted, flesh Medicine traveling exhibition. scooped from peel The library is at 14921 S. Ra- • 2 tablespoons drained vinia Ave. capers — Orland Park Public Library • 6 sprigs fresh dill,

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Ranch dressing is so easy to make that you don’t even need a blender; just a mixing bowl and a whisk.

stemmed • 3 sprigs fresh tarragon, leaves only • 1 bunch fresh chives, cut into 2- to 3-inch (5to 7.5-cm) pieces • 1/2 bunch fresh organic Italian parsley, stemmed • 1 bunch organic green onions, trimmed, cut in half • 3 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard • 1 cup (250 mL) extravirgin olive oil • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper Put the egg yolk, avocado, capers, fresh herbs, green onions, vinegar, mustard and olive oil in a blender. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.

Blend the dressing until smooth and creamy. If it seems too thick, pulse in cold water tablespoon by tablespoon until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper, if necessary.

Transfer the dressing to a nonreactive container, cover and refrigerate. Use within three days.

BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING WITH ROASTED GARLIC Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) • 1/2 to 3/4 cup (125 to 185 mL) mayonnaise • 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk • 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian

parsley • 2 tablespoons finely chopped organic celery leaves • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill • 1 head Roasted Garlic (recipe follows) In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup (125 mL) of the mayonnaise and all the buttermilk. Add the lemon zest and juice. Whisk thoroughly. If the dressing seems too thick, whisk in up to 1/4 cup (60 mL) more mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Add the parsley, celery leaves and dill. Squeeze in the cloves from the roasted garlic. Whisk thoroughly. Taste and adjust the seasonings, if necessary, with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately; or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors develop. Use within three days.

ROASTED GARLIC Serves 4 to 12 • 2 garlic head • Kosher salt • Extra-virgin olive oil Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

With a sharp knife, cut off enough of the top of each garlic head to expose the cloves. Place in the center of a sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Season with salt.

Drizzle well with oil and turn the garlic heads to coat them. Securely close up the foil.

Roast the garlic until very tender, 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven. Set aside until just cool enough to handle but still warm; or, if not using immediately, set aside to cool completely.

Squeeze out the roasted garlic pulp by hand. Or use a small spoon or table knife to scoop it out. Use immediately, or transfer to a container, cover and refrigerate until needed.