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ORLAND PARK

Signage regs are expected to change

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

“Sign, sign, everywhere a sign…” Well, not according to the new sign code that the Orland Park Village Board is expected to vote on at its next meeting June 4.

Village planners have been working since 2016 on updating the regulations governing the size and type of signs that are allowed in the village. The local sign regulations were often described as among the strictest in the state since Orland Park elected officials Photos by Anthony Caciopo began discussing the possibility of Bruce Borowitz of VFW Post 2604 salutes the flag during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in Palos Heights. allowing video gaming over the past year. Opponents concerned about the village being turned into a “little Las Vegas” were reminded that the village code does not allow the flashing signs often associated with video gaming sites, and know how strongly American civBy Anthony Caciopo that won’t change under the new ilization now leans on the triumph Regional News Editor proposals. of government, and how great a But other changes are part of the “My Very Dear Wife….lest I debt we owe to those who went new sign codes that were recently should not be able to write you before us through the blood and reviewed and recommended by suffering of the Revolution, and again, I feel impelled to write you the Plan Commission and then the I am willing, perfectly willing to a few lines, that may fall under Development Services, Planning your eye when I shall be no more.” lay down all my joys in this life and Engineering Committee over to help maintain this government In Monday’s heat, on the the past month. Village staff first and to pay this debt.” blacktopped parking lot of Palos discussed the proposed changes at One week after penning the Heights City Hall, those words an April 16 meeting of the Develletter on July 14, 1861, Major from doomed soldier Major Sulliopment Services Committee, and Ballou, 32, a volunteer with the van Ballou, in a letter to his wife, returned with an updated draft at Sarah, rang out to the dozens of 2nd Rhode Island Infantry, was the May 21 meeting. That will mortally wounded in the first battle attendees at the city’s annual Mebe going to the full village board of Manassas. morial Day observance. for approval. In between, the Plan Delivered perfectly from mem“If it is necessary that I should Commission recommended apory by 10-year-old Emmy Urban fall on the battlefield for my coun- of Palos Heights, the two-page Shelly Sonheim of VFW Post 4861 plays the mournful tune “Taps” on the proval of the changes following try, I am ready,” he wrote. “My Palos Park Village Green in front of the Blue Star Memorial donated by the a public hearing, at which no rescourage does not halt or falter. I See FALLEN, Page 2 Palos Park Garden Guild 1. idents raised any concerns.

Remembering the fallen in Palos

FOUND IN WALL

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

As atomic destruction rained from the sky halfway across the world, hastening the end of World War II and changing the course of history forever, it may have been just another day at work at a house in Palos Park.

“2/3 of city missing” screamed a giant headline across the top of the front page of the Chicago Sun on Aug. 8, 1945, less than two days after the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, killing an estimated 150,000 people and injuring countless others.

That amazing record of history was found earlier this month, stuffed as insulation into wall cavities near a fireplace, where workers undoubtedly grabbed whatever newspaper was handy—and current—all those decades ago.

And barely more than a day after the three-cent newspaper hit the

streets, a second atomic bomb was detonated, this time on the Japanese coastal city of Nagasaki. Tens of thousands of people were killed, leading to a cessation of fighting a handful of days later and the official surrender of the Empire of Japan on Sept. 20.

Jim O’Donnell of Southwest Fireplace found the brittle, forgotten newspaper pages in the wall where he and a co-worker were doing fireplace repair. In his 30-some years as a remodeler, and now as a fireplace technician with Southwest, he’s seen old newspaper in walls plenty of times.

“Typically, when I find a newspaper it’s just some mundane news story,” said the self-admitted history enthusiast.

“I usually try to see if there’s a sports section and I look for what the Cubs or Sox were doing at that time, even the Bears,” he said.

But when he read the headline of that Chicago Sun from so long ago,

“The sign code has not been updated since 2011,” said senior planner Stephanie Malmborg during her presentation before the Development Services committee.

She and planner Mitch Corona explained that one goal of the update is to make the code easier to read for applicants and village staff alike, by adding graphics and tables to show examples of the types of signs.

They said the changes will also ensure that the regulations “relate to the village’s vision” and are legal, reflecting recent case law.

“We cannot regulate the content of the signs. Our village code has to be content neutral,” said Malmborg.

The staff also reviewed the results of a “visual-preference survey” given to village employees and elected officials over the last year to see what types of signs are most popular.

Survey participants gave high scores to natural stone monument signs, as well as A-frame, or sandwich board signs placed outside businesses. Currently, the sandwich boards are not allowed, but they will be under the new rules, as long as they are made of wood or aluminum and are displayed during business hours. No permit will be needed for them.

‘We saw some pushback against inflatable signs, and banners,” said Malmborg.

“I’ve never liked pennants or inflatables. They never seem to go away,” said Trustee James Dodge.

See SIGNAGE, Page 2

1945 news accounts of atomic bombing is gripping look at history during wartime

he knew he had found something special—certainly not condition-wise, but in importance.

“You must be very, very careful because it’ll just shatter in your hands,” O’Donnell said about old newspaper pages.

“As I’m unfolding and reading the headlines, it was just like ‘wow, this is pretty cool because it’s a significant timeline in history.’ This was definitely more than ‘hey, is it going to snow this weekend,’” he said.

“Enemy stunned by destruction” and “4.1 miles blotted out” were among the sub-headlines in the Chicago Sun that day. Perhaps most chilling were the words “People urged to steel selves for new attack.”

Despite the horrific destruction of life and property, many people believed then and now that the bombings ultimately saved lives on both sides in the long term by bringing See HISTORY, Page 2

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Mary Ann Hansen holds the fragile remains of the Aug. 8, 1945 edition of the Chicago Sun, detailing the destruction of the Japanese city of Hiroshima two days earlier. The following day, Aug. 9, another bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

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Signage

Continued from Page 1 Under the new code, inflatables and pennants will only be allowed for grand openings, and only for 14 days. Banner signs, those stretched

across the front of buildings, are limited to seven-day periods, no more than four times per year for any business.

“And a change in ownership does not qualify as a grand opening,” said Assistant Village Manager Carie Friling, She said that new businesses coming into

town are being informed about the code changes, and so far, there hasn’t been a problem.

The new code will also have a section pertaining to non-conforming signs, those on existing businesses that would not have been permitted under the new rules.

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Left: Emmy Urban, 10, recites from memory the Last Letter of Major Sullivan Ballou at the Memorial Day observance in Palos Heights. She is a fourthgrade student at Palos East School. This was the second year she made a presentation at the city’s Memorial Day observance. Right: With Old Glory nearby, Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz delivers remarks and an official proclamation at the start of Memorial Day ceremonies outside City Hall. In the garden behind him, just out of view, is the city’s monument to military veterans.

Photos by John Hanley

Palos Heights veteran honored

Top: U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joe Taylor of Palos Heights is greeted by his wife, Joyce and their 11-year-old grandson, Conner, upon Taylor’s return May 9 from Honor Flight Chicago. Bottom: Family pose for a photo with Joe Taylor at Midway Airport in Chicago. They include (from left) grandson, Conner; wife, Joyce; a sailor from Great Lakes Naval Air Base who assisted Taylor from the plane; son, Zachary and son, Colin. Unable to be present for the photo due to a limitation on the size of the family to meet the veteran immediately after arriving were sons Sean, Ryan and Michael. Honor Flight Chicago (HFC) was founded in 2008 to recognize America’s senior war veterans by flying them to Washington, D.C. to tour the memorials built in their honor.

The one-day, all-expense paid trip is filled with appreciation, tributes, memories and gratitude. Eighty-four trips have been flown by HFC since its founding, serving a total of 7,638 WWII and Korean War veterans, according to the organization’s website.

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Top: Mary Ann Hansen and Jim O’Donnell of Southwest Fireplace smooth the crumpled pages of a 1945 edition of the Chicago Sun, which carried news of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan.

Right: Jim O’Donnell of Southwest Fireplace shows where crumpled newspaper was stuffed for insulation in a wall at a house owned by Mary Ann Hansen of Palos Park

History

Continued from Page 1 a sudden end to the war.

The home where Jim was working belongs to Mary Ann Hansen.

She was born in the house two years after those fateful days in world history and she lived there with her parents, Howard and Ruth, until she was 18.

Her grandparents lived in a larger house on the property, just steps away, and when they passed away she moved into the main house and the smaller house became a rental home. She estimates the fireplace hadn’t been used in about 15 years.

“I needed to replace the old chimney, the old fireplace,” Hansen said, referring to the work

by Jim O’Donnell that revealed the vintage newspaper. “I know this house was built somewhere between 1935 and 1940.”

She said her grandparents, Gertrude and William Hansen “had come out (to Palos Park) during the 1940s after father talked them into living here, which they hated because it was so primitive.”

The Hansen family was originally from 71st Street and South

Shore Drive in Chicago.

Hansen’s father served in the U.S. military and survived the Normandy Invasion off the coast of France, but “he was blown out of the water and had a broken back,” she said. He returned from the war and married Ruth.

A retired schoolteacher and counselor, Hansen is quite knowledgeable about local history, pointing out aspects—some long gone—of neighboring properties across her generous corner lot.

“Who needs a history book when you have Mary Ann?” said O’Donnell with a laugh. In all his years in construction, he said the oldest item he had found was a handwritten, four-page letter from the 1880s.

And as they reflected on the unexpected artifacts found in the walls from a gripping time in world history, Hansen spoke for both when she said, “We were overwhelmed.”

Hansen has given the pages to William Gloodt and his son, John, history enthusiasts. William is a longtime electrical contractor in Palos Park and formerly conducted electrical inspections for the village.

Fallen

Continued from Page 1 letter tells of love to his family, complete devotion to his country, and deep respect for “the two thousand men who are sleeping around me.”

The sobering and moving words fell on empathetic ears during the ceremony.

Scott Kelly, commander of Post 2604 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) told the attendees, “On this day, forever consecrated to our historic dead, we are assembled to express our sincere reverence.”

Among those assembled was Kathy Robinson of Hickory Hills, whose husband, Denis is a retired Navy officer. Her brother-in-law, Kevin Robinson, still serves with the Navy after 38 years.

“I’m here to let our fallen know they are not forgotten and never will be,” she said. “They fought for us and our country, they sacrificed. If it weren’t for our military and the ones who fell for us, we wouldn’t be free.”

Monday’s observance included a chaplain’s prayer; a proclamation read by the mayor; placement of a wreath, a flag and colored flowers on the veterans’ memorial; three volleys of rifle shots by members of Post 2604; playing of “Taps” by the Post’s bugler, along with the Pledge of Allegiance and the posting and retiring of colors.

Among the men placing red, white and blue flowers at the memorial was Jerry McGovern, a Palos Heights alderman of Ward 4, who served with the U.S. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. Attending the ceremony as a spectator was DJ Esquivel, his wife and their three children who all reside in the Palos Pines subdivision.

“We’ve lived there for four or five years and this is the first time we’ve come here. Our neighbors told us Emmy is going to be giving a speech,” he said, referring to her presentation of The Last Letter of Major Sullivan Ballou.

Godfrey Oravec served 18 months in Korea, just after the fighting was over. He was a petroleum lab specialist who checked incoming supplies for contamination, accidental or deliberate.

“Every year, for Veterans’ Day and for Memorial Day, I come to pay respect,” he said. “I know people that were in the war. A couple of them got killed and others came back.”

Palos Park observance Firefighters are often associated with the color red, but at least a couple people expressed curiosity about the non-traditional red shirts worn by Palos Fire Protection personnel at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony.

Firefighters wear the red shirts every Friday, according to Captain Chip Adams.

“Red is an acronym for ‘Remember Everyone Deployed,’” said Aaron Rutter of the department, who served as a Navy Corpsman from 2003 to 2011.

“This is an amazing day to remember the people that we have lost, because everyone takes it as a day off work and other stuff.

People forget the sacrifices that were made.”

Firefighter William Stukel agreed. He served with the Marine Corps from 2001 to 2007.

“It’s a real important day to remember those who we served with, who are no longer with us,” he said, “and it’s nice to be able to recollect and think about the good times.”

Following opening remarks by Mayor John Mahoney, Thomas Madrigal, an Army sergeant who

Arlene Adams of the Palos Park Garden Guild 1 sings “Amazing Grace” at the microphone with fellow Guild members, including president Lucy Crocilla (right). In the background, Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney bows his head in silent prayer.

Marine Corps veterans stand to salute the Marine Corps Hymn. A live, brass band of military veterans played the signature songs of each branch of service during the Palos Heights ceremony.

served in Vietnam, eulogized a fellow soldier who passed away at age 93 and was missed at the ceremony.

“Eddie Stangel was a real inspiration to me,” said Madrigal, a member of VFW Post 311.

“He was involved in everything, a true American. Thank God for people like him.”

Stephen Skriba III watched and listened from the first row of seats.

Formerly of Palos Heights and now residing in Palos Park, he served in the Army during the Vietnam War and, like many soldiers just before deployment, took a big leap.

“My wife and I got married on Valentine’s Day, 1970 and I was on my way to Vietnam the first of March. Our moms were hysterical,” he said.

Skriba served 12 months in Vietnam with two units: the First Cavalry and the 20th Engineer Brigade. His father, Stephen Skriba, Jr. served in World War II and his grandfather, Stephen Skriba, Sr. served in World War I. Members of VFW Post 2604 had made the short drive from Palos Heights to the Palos Park ceremony on the Village Green, where they again posted/retired the flag, played “Taps” and fired their rifles into the air.

Concluding the ceremony was a moving rendition of “Amazing Grace,” sung by Arlene Adams, member and first vice president of the Palos Park Garden Guild 1.

As she prepared to lead fellow members of the Guild and the other attendees in song, Lucy Crocilla, president of the Guild

“Try burning this one” is the message carried in ink on the wrist and forearm of Kathy Robinson, who said prior to the Palos Heights Memorial Day ceremony that people need to respect the American flag.

said, “Today we are remembering and grieving for those who died in war. In doing so, we (reflect) on the price of war and pay hom-

age to those who paid in full.

We remember and appreciate the ultimate sacrifice of all of those fallen heroes.”

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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Orland Park man charged with criminal sexual assault

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), addresses the crowd during the Orland Park Memorial Day ceremony held Monday in the Civic Center due to the hot weather.

Orland Park resident Rodger Burke has been charged with two Class X felonies and two other felonies following his arrest May 24 by the Orland Park police.

The charges against Burke, of the 11000 block of EnBurke dicott Court in Orland Park, are predatory

Matthew J. Koruba, 24, of Orland Park, was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 8:27 p.m.

May 6, at 143rd Street and Creek Crossing Drive. Police said he ran from the scene and was found in the 11900 block of West 143rd Street. He refused all tests and was also cited for driving without insurance, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and failure to yield, said police. He was held for a bond hearing.

Andrew J. Bray, 22, of Chicago Members of American Legion Orland Memorial Post III, and Orland-Palos Reber-Tesmond VFW Post 2604 perform Ridge, was charged with driving the traditional rifle volley following the Memorial Day Ceremony held in the Orland Park Civic Center on Monday. under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:55 a.m. May 10, at 142nd Street and LaGrange Road. Police said he was driving south in the northbound lane of LaGrange Road.

He was also cited for driving in the wrong lane, improper parking in the roadway, and driving with a suspended license. He was due in court on May 24.

Linda C. Walker, 57, of Chi-

Memorial Day service in Orland Park draws hundreds ‘We can never repay you, but we thank you every day’

criminal sexual assault (Class X); manufacturing child pornography (Class X); criminal sexual assault (Class 1) and unlawful grooming (Class 4).

Burke, 55, was arrested after a search warrant was executed at his home in the 11000 block of Endicott Court. The investigation was launched by Orland Park police May 22, two days prior to his arrest, after they received a report of criminal sexual assault.

On May 25 Burke was trans-

ported to the Bridgeview courthouse where he appeared before Judge Peter Felice for the purpose of a bond hearing. Felice ordered that Burke be held in custody without bail. Burke has a return court date of June 21, 2018.

Due to the sensitive nature of this investigation, Orland Park police will not release further information to protect the victim’s identity, the department said in a news release.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK DUI

cago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs following a traffic stop at 11:39 p.m. May 12, at 147th Street and John Humphrey Drive. Police said she failed field sobriety tests and a nearly-finished can of beer was in the car, along with a cannabis cigarette. She was also cited for disregarding a traffic light, illegal transportation of alcohol and a municipal violation for cannabis possession. She is due in court on June 7.

Cannabis possession Xavier D. Moore, 27, of Markham, was charged with felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver following a traffic stop at 11:55 p.m. May 13, in the 18300 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said that when asked if there was anything illegal in the car, he turned over a bookbag containing 11 individually wrapped plastic bags of cannabis weighing 65.22 grams in total. A digital scale, two marijuana grinders, a box of sandwich bags and rolling paper were also

in the bag, said police. He was also cited for driving with only one headlight and was held for a bond hearing.

Drug possession Eric L. Tabb, 28, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 9:33 p.m. May 14, in the Orland Square Mall parking lot at 151st Street. Police said a small bag of cocaine was found in his wallet during a search of his property while he was in custody for driving with a suspended license. He was also cited for speeding and was held for a bond hearing.

Obstructing justice Abraham Khouri, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with obstructing justice following a traffic stop at 6:58 p.m. May 3, in the 15500 block of Orlan Brook Drive. Police said he initially gave a false name.

He was also cited for driving with a suspended license and having an obstructed windshield. Khouri is due in court on June 15.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

Hundreds of people gathered at the Orland Park Civic Center on Monday to honor the men and women who have given their lives for the freedom of this country.

The annual Memorial Day ceremony is usually held outside, in front of the village’s Veterans Memorial called Ara Pace (Place of Peace), between Village Hall and the Civic Center in the 14700 block of Ravinia Avenue. But with temperatures above 90 degrees, the decision was made to move the ceremony inside.

In addition to Mayor Keith Pekau, all six trustees and Village Manager Joe La Margo were among the attendees. Cong Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) was the guest speaker.

“It is great that we have such a big crowd here today,” said Lipinski. “It is important that we remember what Memorial Day is about. We always talk about the start of summer but it is very important that we take the time to remember those who gave their lives for us.”

“We have the freedom that we have, not because of anything I have done in Washington. It is because of what you have done, and continue to do,” said Lipinski, addressing the many veterans gathered around him.

He pointed out that since the last Memorial Day, 14 American men and women have died in action, and 75 others have died in training exercises. Furthermore, he noted that veterans are committing suicide on an almost daily basis. Staff from the Veterans Administration had set up a table to help any veterans find counseling or any other services they might need.

“We can never repay you but we thank you every day. Let’s remember the men and women who are out there still. Remember them, pray for them, and welcome them back warmly when they return,” said Lipinski.

“Memorial Day is not about veterans like me. It is about remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Pekau, a decorated Air Force veteran who served three tours of duty during Operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch.

Pekau said Memorial Day is meant to honor the 1.2 million men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States since the Civil War. “Memorial Day is a personal day for me,” said the mayor, who listed three colleagues he served with who died in uniform.

“Thankfully, my list isn’t very long,” he said.

The mayor then presented Orland Park veterans challenge coins to two 100-year-old World War II veterans, Peter Polmen and Bill

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People lined up after the Memorial Day ceremony in Orland Park to meet local World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient Peter Polmen, 100, who was a tailgunner with the 451st Bombardment Group. He and Bill Caipen, 100, a World War II veteran of the Marines, were presented with commemorative coins by the village during the ceremony.

DUI

Aggravated battery

Jeffrey H. Savage, 58, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10:28 p.m. May 21, in the 13300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage and making an improper turn. He is due in court on June 20.

Nicholas A. Ramirez, 29, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 4:45 a.m. Sunday, in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding.

He is due in court on June 20.

Efrain Jacinto, 34, of Blue Island, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:54 a.m. Monday, in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving with a revoked license, and improper lane usage. He is due in court on July 16.

Edward Garrett, 46, of Palos Hills, was charged with aggravated battery at Palos Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave., at 2:54 a.m. May 22.

Police said Garrett was transported to the hospital for treatment and committed a battery on two public safety officers there. He was held for a bond hearing.

Domestic battery Zenon Lauras, 60, was charged with domestic battery following an incident at his home in the 13000 block of South 71st Avenue, at midnight on May 20. Police said he caused unspecified injuries to someone. He was held for a bond hearing on Friday.

Aggravated speeding Deja Luckie-Holmes, 20, of Harvey, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 8:28 a.m. May 23, in the 12200 block of South Oak Park Avenue. Police said she was cited for driving 46 mph in a 20-mph zone. She is due in court on July 6.

Samantha Lambros, 28, of Frankfort, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 8:26 a.m. Friday, in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was driving 62 mph in a 35-mph zone.

She is due in court on June 20.

Suspended license Stephen Payne, 54, of Robbins, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 6300 block of West College Drive at 3:31 a.m.

Friday. Police said he was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 6.

Unlicensed driving Daniel Doig, 42, of Crestwood, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 9:40 a.m. Saturday, in the 12700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and expired registration. He is due in court on July 16.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Possession of drug paraphernalia Christian A. Flores, 24, of Central Stickney, was issued a local adjudication ticket for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 12:44 a.m. May 23, in the 12300 block of South Fox Lane. Police said he was carrying a glass pipe with cannabis resiWorld War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient Peter Polmen, 100, chats due. He was also issued a written with Orland Park Trustee Jim Dodge, one of many people who stopped to warning for speeding. thank him for his service following the Memorial Day ceremony in Orland Park on Monday.

Caipen. Polmen, a Purple Heart recipient, served in Europe in the Army Air Corps as a tailgunner, flying B-24 Liberators with the 451st Bomb Group. Caipen served with the Marines in the Pacific Theater.

“These are just small tokens of our appreciation. Thank you both for your selfless service to our country,” said Pekau, adding that the men represent the 416,800 U.S. men and women who died in service during World War II. “I made it to 100 but I don’t know if I will make any more,” said Polmen with a grin, as people lined up afterward to shake his hand and thank him for his service.

“We’ll see you when you’re 102,” said Trustee James Dodge, a veteran of the Army National Guard.

In addition to the servicemen and women who have died over the past year, Pekau said the 128 police officers and 93 firefighters who died should be remembered

on Memorial Day also.

The mayor then read out the names of 15 local veterans—14 men and one woman—who were added to the Veterans Memorial this year. Many of them were in attendance, including Theresa Ann Hartman, who served in the Navy from 1980-1994. Among the names was Michael W. Ference, who was killed in action in Vietnam while serving with the Army, and Pekau asked people to think especially of him and his family.

Following the speeches, members of American Legion Orland Memorial Post III and Orland-Palos Rever-Tesmond VFW Memorial Post 2604 trooped outside and performed the traditional rifle volley in honor of the fallen.

Then as “Taps” was played inside, they stood at attention, as did the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts who followed them outside and collected the spent shells as souvenirs.

Theft of service Police are looking for a 19-yearold Chicago man who allegedly left without paying a $50.90 bill at Mizu restaurant, 9664 W. 131st St., at 9 p.m. May 17. A manager of the restaurant said the man left a credit card behind with his bill when he left the restaurant with a woman. However, the card was declined.

Suspended license Eric J. Stein, 47, of Blue Island, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic accident at 4:14 p.m. May 15, in the 12200 block of South 80th Avenue. Police said his vehicle sideswiped another car. He was also cited for driving without insurance and is due in court on July 12.

Christopher F. Nicholas, 31, of Des Plaines, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:46 p.m. May 23, in the 12200 block of South LaGrange Road. Police

said he was also cited for making an improper left turn at an intersection. He is due in court on July 12.

Aggravated speeding Khalil M. Driver, 21, of Montgomery, was charged with aggra-

vated speeding following a traffic stop at 3:21 a.m. May 24, last Thursday, at Creek Lane and LaGrange Road. Police said he was driving 85 mph in a 45-mph zone.

He was also cited for not carrying his driver’s license with him. He is due in court on July 12.

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Pritzker thinks big, launches Blue Wave

For weeks now, some Democrats have been wondering if their party intends to run a “coordinated campaign” this year and have asked what it might look like. A coordinated campaign means all the party’s candidates are working together under one umbrella group.

The party’s standard-bearer J.B. Pritzker has kicked off “Blue Wave Illinois” and will soon make a $5 million contribution. Democratic sources say much more cash is expected to follow.

The new group won’t be a separate, stand-alone entity, but will instead be an internal branch of Pritzker’s campaign apparatus.

The House and Senate Democrats will each receive a million dollars. Sen. Kwame Raoul’s attorney general campaign will get about $50,000 (around the maximum he can legally receive), and the other statewide nominees will eventually receive money as well.

To stay within campaign finance contribution limit laws, a million bucks will be transferred to the Rock Island County Democratic Party, which is run by Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association Chairman Doug House. House appears to be playing a key role in this new “Blue Wave” organization. He personally endorsed Pritzker ahead of his statewide group’s endorsement session.

Pritzker refused to take any campaign contributions during the primary except from himself, but that will also change. Pritzker’s campaign committee will raise the money to fund its “Blue Wave” operation from small individual donors and large contributions from others, including his wealthy friends and family. I’m hearing $30 million may be the target number.

Pritzker will retain responsibility for funding his own race, I’m told. His initial $5 million contribution can be seen as seed money to get the group going (and the million each to House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton could help soothe any possible paranoia on their part). Since contributions to Pritzker’s big-spending campaign will have no legal caps on them, Pritzker will be able to vacuum up every possible dime that contributors can afford to give. He has told others that he doesn’t want to compete with other Illinois candidates’ fundraising, so he will travel to other states to raise cash.

Any Statehouse-connected dollars will bring the sort of criticism that the self-funder was able to avoid until now, so we’ll see how this works out. Of course, giving money to Madigan’s operation has already prompted Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign to claim that the two men are in cahoots.

But this move also means Democrats will have a centralized funding source with no direct ties to Speaker Madigan. The benefit can work both ways. Some liberal big-money folks just don’t like Madigan, and even more candidates are skittish (to say the least) about taking money from the House Speaker. It also seems clear that Pritzker wants his own, independent organization outside of Madigan’s Democratic Party of Illinois — which has been accused in the past of redirecting coordinated campaign money toward Madigan’s favored House candidates.

The Pritzker cash will be used to fund campaigns “up and down the ticket,” from statewide campaigns, to legislative races to county races. The money will also be used for training in messaging and the use of digital technology. The Pritzker campaign wants to concentrate on the most winnable races, but they also say they don’t want to leave any stone unturned.

Local political organizations, including township and ward organizations in Chicago and county party organizations throughout the state, will also likely receive contributions in the future. House will apparently play the lead role in working with those organizations in an effort to build up a party that is sorely lacking at the local level outside Cook County.

Pritzker won kudos during the primary for opening 18 campaign offices and hiring about 100 field staffers, although there was some internal party criticism for the way at least some of those offices were run. It reminded some influential folks of the DCCC — helicoptered-in staffers who didn’t know the lay of the land.

Whatever the case, the Pritzker campaign plans to continue building out those local field offices and will use them to help Pritzker and other regional and statewide candidates.

A true coordinated campaign also involves congressional candidates. At this point, I’m told, Pritzker’s “Blue Wave” group figures its field work will benefit all candidates at all levels.

One of Pritzker’s slogans has been “think big,” and this definitely has the potential to be the biggest effort of its kind that this state has ever seen.

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RICH MILLER

Finally, making a ‘killing’ as a veteran I enlisted during the Vietnam War, admittedly so I could choose the military branch in which I wanted to serve. My draft number was low. I choose the U.S. Air Force in part because they offered me medial training at an F-111 fighter base that was scheduled to ship overseas to Vietnam.

After I enlisted, the war started to wind down and within two years, they honorably discharged me into the Illinois Air National Guard, where I served an additional 12 years of service.

As a veteran, I received the G.I. Bill which was huge: $420 a month while I was attending college fulltime, plus I received a huge discount to attend a state college. I switched from Northern Illinois University, which I left before the war, to enter the University of Illinois at Chicago.

But over the years, I realized there were few other benefits to being a veteran. A lot of people didn’t like the Vietnam War so I didn’t hear the often-repeated phrase that we hear today, “Thank you for your service.”

I learned I could get help with a cheap tombstone like the brass one the U.S. 5th Army provided when my dad died in 1970 after serving four years during World War II. My survivors could get help burying me. It was $200 when I was honorably discharged, and it’s now about $1,000.

I could get an interest discount by getting a V.A. loan, but every loan I received was

RAY HANANIA cheaper through a bank than the V.A. And because I was successful in journalism and communications, I had good jobs and health insurance, so I never ended up visiting a V.A. hospital, which patients there told me was a step better than Cook County Hospital in terms of being overwhelmed, understaffed and bureaucratic.

I never really got much beyond that for serving my country. I didn’t really ask for anything. I worked hard to get whatever I could get. But last week, that changed. I discovered some benefits that I earned by being a veteran.

After 15 years as a Sprint customer, I was tired of their poor service, so last year I switched to T-Mobile. And last week, T-Mobile reached out to me and said that veterans would receive a significant discount for their service.

I went in and asked, do you mean Iraq War veterans only? Nope, I was told, even the forgotten Vietnam War veterans. The discount cut my monthly bill by $50, almost 30 percent.

I was in shock. You don’t get much from the military. Much of their Army and Air Force records were destroyed in a major fire back in 1973, so I couldn’t explore my dad or my uncle’s service beyond records they handed down to me.

And then, when I was in Lowes, the home service retailer, they offered me a 10 percent discount.

I was in post-war heaven!

And now, I am on a hunt for more benefits.

Why not?

Turns out most of the great benefits don’t come from the VA, unless of course you were injured or given a “disability.” I am glad I don’t qualify for a disability, and I didn’t stay in the military long enough to earn a pension.

I never felt comfortable asking anyone for anything. I always tried to earn it myself, starting my very first job working a Burger King Grill — illegally because I was under-age at only 14. But I learned to take care of myself.

These days, though, it feels good to get a few more benefits. So to T-Mobile and Lowes, I say “Thank YOU for your services and discounts!”

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

Reach him at his personal website at www.

Hanania.com or email him at rghanania@ gmal.com.

READERS WRITE ERA: What are they afraid of?

A few weeks ago, the Illinois State Senate voted to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment.

Now it is up to the Illinois House of Representatives. It has passed out of committee and we are now waiting for the seventy-one votes needed to ratify it.

Illinois would be the 37th Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletout of the 38 states needed ter, and CapitolFax.com. to finally put this amendment into law. This should be a no-brainer, but, as predicted this has brought out the anti-ERA groups and their flawed, obsolete arguments against the amendment.

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Without this amendment, laws that we currently have to protect women can be reversed.

Women have fought too hard to lose ground in their quest for equality. We cannot allow our rights to be vulnerable to the changing views of political parties. Finally ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment would give women equal justice under the law.

We must be cognizant of the facts when listening to the unfounded arguments spewed by these hate groups. They love to use the “abortion” word as a lightening rod to repel people away from the true issues.

Roe v. Wade was decided on the right to privacy, not on the question of equal rights. In fact, the equal rights clause in our Illinois State Constitution, which has been there since the 1970s, has never been used to support or protect abortion rights.

The concern about women in the military is obsolete. Our military is currently made up of men and women so the draft issue is not dependent on the passage of the ERA. The argument that women would no longer receive their spouse’s social security is invalid. Social security has been gender-inclusive for surviving spouses since a legal challenge in 1979.

The claim that the ERA would somehow invalidate

Title IX and boys would then be able to play on girl’s sports teams makes no sense. Title IX went into effect in 1972 and the equal rights clause was put into the Illinois State Constitution around the same time.

Obviously the ERA clause had no effect on the benefits girls and women have enjoyed from Title IX. The Equal Rights Amendment would help the women’s fight against the gender pay gap, female poverty, domestic violence, rape and sexual assault, pregnancy discrimination, healthcare and reproductive rights. It would also send a powerful message that the U.S. Constitution has zero tolerance for sex discrimination under the law.

Come on Illinois! Call your state representatives. Help us move women into the modern age and pass the ERA. Kathy Campisi Freeman Tinley Park

Online sports betting will create a new generation of problem gamblers Internet sports gambling is a massive expansion of gambling. Access to sporting events worldwide 24 hours a day, makes gambling just a click away and fuels gambling addiction. Internet sports gambling appeals to young people, who could place bets over their phones or computers, without their families knowing.

Sports gambling advertising

is very aggressive. A recent study found that Twitter users under the age of 18 who follow popular sports accounts are being “bombarded” with gambling ads. Studies indicate that youths who view these ads are more likely to gamble.

Nearly 10 percent of the high school students are gambling online, and more than 40 percent are gambling in any form, according a study published in Science Daily. A 2016 survey by the NCAA found 24 percent of male student athletes and nearly 5 percent of current NCAA women wagered on sports in the past year. Millennials (those 25-34 years of age) were responsible for the biggest increase in online gambling last year. Online sports betting will create a new generation of problem gamblers.

Legalizing sports gambling will not eliminate illegal gambling nor prevent underage gambling. Gambling interests have cautioned states not to tax sports gambling too high.

Illinois would get a small “cut” of the losses, shoulder the costs of regulation, criminal justice and social welfare, and gambling companies would make a windfall. Sports would be changed forever.

Call your legislators (217782-2000) and tell them no more gambling.

Anita Bedell, executive director, Illinois Church on Alcohol and Addiction Problems, Springfield

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Orland businesses expanding to Mokena BOB BONG snacks like cake at their grand openings.

Feldman said all of cakes are made at the bakery. “We have nothing shipped in.”

Hours at the new Nothing Bundt Cakes will be the same as in Orland Park: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

For information and ordering, call the Orland location at (708) 949-8885 or visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com.

Also signed for the new building is McAlister’s Deli, which just opened in April in Orland Park’s Gateway Plaza at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road.

Mokena will be the third McAlister’s for The Hari Group, a family owned development group based in Naperville that opened its first deli there.

Co-owner Ravi Patel said they hoped to have the 3,500-squarefoot Mokena location open by the end of this year. That’s about the same size as the Orland location.

Patel said McAlister’s offers a large variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. It also has a menu item called Spuds, which is a large baked potato that can topped with a variety of items from black olives and jalapenos to grilled chicken and black angus roast beef.

McAlister’s is also famous for its iced tea, which can be regular or sweet or a combination. You can also get it mixed with lemonade.

Patel said the Mokena McAlister’s will offer dine-in, carryout and catering, the same as in Orland Park and Naperville.

Patel said the Mokena location will employ from 50-60 people when it opens.

Patel said the plan would be to have even more locations, but he declined to elaborate on where they might be located.

The company started in 1989 in an old service station that had been turned into a 1950’s diner by a film crew. It now has more than 400 locations in 28 states.

There are 18 McAlister’s in Illinois and two in northwest Indiana in Schererville and Merrillville.

According to Feldman and IRC’s site plan, there are no tenants signed yet for the remaining two locations.

Orland Old Navy reopens Orland Park Place’s Old Navy store held its grand reopening last week in Orland Park.

The store had been closed since a fire ripped through the store on April 29.

Nobody was injured in the blaze, which was set by a juvenile in a clothing display inside the store.

Fire officials said more than 30 people including employees and customers were in the store at the time of the fire, but said that everyone was evacuated safely and there were no injuries.

Store manager Sarah Carroll was among employees honored by Orland Park for their efforts to safely evacuate customers during the fire.

The store suffered heavy fire, smoke and water damage, officials said.

Fun Center holds grand opening Hollywood Park Fun Center will hold grand reopening ceremonies Thursday, May 31, after an extensive remodeling and renovation at its longtime home at 5051 Cal Sag Road in Crestwood. It has a new name as well, In The Game.

The arcade opened in 1990 and now offers arcade games, go karts, miniature golf, miniature bowling, a giant slide and bumper cars.

For information, call (708) 3897275.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can track business openings and closings at http://bobbongonbusiness. com/

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

Orland Park Labedz Glenn Tr to Dream Rlty Investments Inc, 8911 Briarwood Ln, $235,000.00; Slovey Martin J to Owens Jason A, 15724 Brassie Ct, Unit #157241N, $153,000.00; Delehant Michelle to Wick Michael, 11427 Lake Brook Ct,

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The Orland Park Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery is planning on opening a second store by September at the Mokena Marketplace at U.S.30 and Wolf Road.

A new four-store outlot building is under construction at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road in Mokena and two of the tenants are Orland Park businesses expanding into Will County.

One of the tenants will be Nothing Bundt Cakes, which opened in September 2014 at 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Miraballi Plaza in Orland Park.

Bob Feldman owns the bakery with his wife, Beth, and is eager for the new Mokena location to open.

They are taking a 2,000-squarefoot corner spot at IRC Retail Centers’ Mokena Marketplace.

“We are hoping to have the same success in Mokena that we have enjoyed in Orland Park,” he said.

“We are the No. 1 store outside of Texas out of 260 stores. We have done very well.”

Expansion was always in the cards if the store proved a hit.

Before opening four years ago, Feldman said, “Once things take off here, I’d like to look at a shop … definitely in the south suburbs.

There’s nobody else like us in the marketplace.”

Feldman said he hoped the new location would be ready to open

by September.

He said he expects the new store to be a hit, as well.

“It’s a different market,” he said.

“A lot of people in that area don’t like to come north of Interstate 80 and don’t like to shop in Orland Park. We’ve had a lot of customers tell us they are excited we are moving into Mokena.”

Nothing Bundt Cakes offers a variety of sizes from bite-sized “bundtlets” to eight-inch tiered cakes. There are nine standard flavors such as red velvet and lemon and a 10th flavor of the month. Customers can stop in any time to sample the top four flavors of red velvet, chocolate, chocolate chip, lemon and white chocolate raspberry, Feldman said.

“What makes us special is the moistness of our cakes and our butter cream and cream cheese frosting,” he said.

“We have a sample platter that we can offer in a variety of flavors that is very popular,” he said.

“We’ve been working with other new businesses that want to offer

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$216,000.00; Garetto Mary to Waiyash Llc, 61 Silo Ridge Rd. East, $300,000.00; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Olson Sara, 11028 167th Pl, $344,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Baum Ronald, 17100 Warbler Ln, $500,000.00; Avmedoski Bros Llc to Wolf Rd Prop Llc, 17100 Wolf Rd, $1,200,000.00; Michalski Irene D to Scatena Bernard, 15656 116th Ave, $120,000.00; Chilcutt Robert W to Holly Colleen, 14422 Ridge Ave,

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$251,000.00; Brilando Catherine to Joyce Susan, 8422 Orenia Ct, $345,000.00; Noh Min Su to Arroyo Jaime, 10543 Rachel Ct, $380,000.00.

Palos Park Bunegar James G Tr to Moran Matthew J, 13250 S 80th Ct, $420,000.00; Johnson David Extr to Anastos Paula J, 9759 Creek Rd, Unit #E1L23, $149,000.00; Blount Charlene A to Ash Eilene, 10 Old Creek Rd, $409,500.00.

Given the complexities of the investment world, you might consider working with a financial professional to help you move toward your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. You’ll want to establish good communication with whomever you choose, and you should meet in person at least once a year to discuss your situation.

At these annual reviews, you’ll want to cover a variety of topics, including these: • Your portfolio’s progress – Obviously, you will want to discuss how well your investments are doing. Of course, you can follow their performance from month to month, or even day to day, by reviewing your investment statements and online information, but at your annual meeting, your financial professional can sum up the past year’s results, highlight areas that have done well or lagged, and show you how closely your portfolio is tracking the results you need to achieve your longterm goals.

• Your investment mix – Your mix of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — helps determine your success as an investor. But in looking at the various investments in your portfolio, you’ll want to go beyond individual gains and losses to see if your overall mix is still appropriate

Matthew Van Howe Edward Jones

for your needs. For example, is the ratio of stocks to bonds still suitable for your risk tolerance?

Over time, and sometimes without you taking any action, this ratio can shift, as often happens when stocks appreciate so much that they now take up a larger percentage of your portfolio than you intended — with a correspondingly higher risk level. If these unexpected movements occur, your financial professional may recommend you rebalance your portfolio to align it more closely with your goals and risk tolerance.

• Changes in your family situation – A lot can happen in a single year. You could have gotten married, divorced or remarried, added a child to your family or moved to a new, more expensive house — the list can go on and on. And some, if not all, of these moves could certainly involve your financial and investment pictures, so it’s important to discuss them with your financial professional.

• Changes in your goals – Since your last annual review, you may have decided to change some of

your long-term goals. Perhaps you no longer want to retire early, or you’ve ruled out that vacation home. In any case, these choices may well affect your investment strategies, so it’s wise to discuss them.

• Changes in the investment environment – Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to establish a long-term investment strategy based on your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, and stick with this basic strategy regardless of the movements of the financial markets or changes in the economy. Still, this doesn’t mean you should never adjust your portfolio in response to external forces. For instance, if interest rates were to rise steadily over a year’s time, you might want to consider some changes to your fixed-income investments, such as bonds, whose value will be affected by rising rates. In any case, it’s another thing to talk about during your annual review.

These aren’t the only elements you may want to bring up in your yearly review with your financial professional — but they can prove to be quite helpful as you chart your course toward the future.

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

Summertime fun starts at Farmers Market The Palos Heights Library returns to the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday June 6. Staff will be on hand starting at 10 a.m. with “Sand, Sun and Swim” Story Hour. In addition, information about upcoming library events will be available, along with surprise giveaways.

Sign up for a library card, and sign out books onsite.

Rita Schultz and her beautiful Day Dreamer jewelry will also be a guest of the Community Tent.

Inspired by nature, Rita uses beautiful gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Argentium sterling silver, copper, stainless steel and unique findings to create jewelry that ranges from organic and fun to elegant and sophisticated. Many new creations will be available.

Many spring vegetables continue to come into the market every week. Berries, rhubarb, early onions, radishes, lettuces and greens, asparagus, herbs, mushrooms and more are in the market now.

Other food products available include many cheeses, eggs, butter, a large variety of meats and fish, olive oils, vinegars, salsas, sauces, jams, jellies, sauces, multiple varieties of breads, desserts and teas.

Ready-to-eat pizza products, a variety of tamales and veggie patties are also on hand.

The Palos Market has all you need to ready your home for summer parties. Breathtaking flowers and perennial plants will make your yard beautiful. In addition, Pampered Chef has all you need to prepare fun summer dishes.

Make sure to stop by the City Tent to pick up and have endorsed your Frequent Shopper Cards. Patrons will earn double credit on their Frequent Shopper Cards for all canned and fresh food donations. Canned donations are given to Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights. Fresh food donations are given to Operation Blessing in Alsip. All completed Frequent Shopper cards will be entered into a market gift certificate raffle every

Enjoy fresh vegetables of many kinds at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

month starting in June.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Market. Stop by the City Tent to start the process. “Palos Bucks” double-value matching dollars of up to $15 will be offered weekly.

Pick up this week’s recipe, “Strawberry Almond Muesli” at the City Tent. This year’s recipes are courtesy of Palos Health Dieticians. The recipe will also be attached to our weekly email and can be found on the market’s Facebook page and on the city’s

website, www.palosheights.org.

Raffle tickets for this year’s Car Classic Event will be available at every market. The Car Classic Event will be held on Thursday July 19, from 5-9 pm. This is the 15th anniversary, and will feature hundreds of classic cars, a live band, delicious food and beverages, and more. More information about the Car Classic event can be found at www.palosheights. org/events/carclassic. Volunteers and sponsors are needed. Email carclassic@palosheights.org for more information.

The market would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s market sponsors. They include: Palos Health, CIBC Bank, City of Palos Heights/Mayor Bob Straz, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be obtained at www. palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org, calling (708) 361-1800 or visiting the Palos Heights Farmers Market page on Facebook.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of May 29)

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

RATES APR POINTS 4.500 4.545 0 4.000 4.055 0 4.375 4.430 0

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

RATES APR POINTS 4.560 4.581 0 4.125 4.162 0 4.375 4.429 0

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

RATES APR POINTS 4.50 4.617 0 4.25 4.410 0 3.875 4.077 0

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

RATES APR POINTS 4.625 4.7330 4.375 4.5210 4.125 4.2080

United Trust Bank (as of May 29)

Prospect Savings Bank (as of May 22)

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of May 29)

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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HOUSES OF WORSHIP Christ Lutheran Church has new summer schedule A summer worship schedule is now underway at Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park, 14700 S. 94th Ave. Summer services will be on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 and 10 a.m. through Labor Day weekend.

New this year, third-Wednesday Communion services will be held

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at 6 p.m. on June 20, July 18 and August 15.

More information can be obtained by calling the church office at (708) 349-0431.

Children’s program coming to PCOP The Presbyterian Church of Orland Park, 13401 S. Wolf Road, is offering a Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday

through Friday, June 11 through June 15.

Rolling River Rampage: Experience the Ride of a Lifetime with God! is for children 3 to 11 years old and is held free of charge. Each day of this interactive program will include music, Bible time, science, crafts, games, and snacks.

For more information or to register, call Cindy at (708) 4488142, or email her at cindypcop@ comcast.net.

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Our meds can be deadly to pets JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

Dear Dr. Fleming, I read your column in last week’s edition of The Regional News (May 24, 2018) and got rid of my own Stay-Awake tabs. Earlier in the year we decided to have a system where the raisins in our house always stay in a snap-lock container up high and they are not allowed to be on the counter for any length of time. Are there any other common things that might be in our house that we should be aware of for our dog’s sake?

Brad Palos Heights Dear Brad, Thanks for the good question. I was at a loss on what to write about this week. I found a good article by Patel, et. al. entitled “Drug Store Toxin in Small Animals” which will be helpful as a review.

The following is a list of products that may be found in retail settings, pharmacies, or in “human” drugs that could be toxic to dogs and cats. This is not meant to be an inclusive list and we often see pets poisoned by getting into their owner’s prescription medications.

5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP or Griffonia seed extract) is a human dietary supplement and is a serotonin precursor. This product is toxic to both dogs and cats and causes sedation at low doses and transient blindness, tremors, abdominal pain and seizures at high doses.

Alpha lipoic acid (thiotic acid, ALA) is a dietary supplement to manage diabetes that can be toxic to dogs and cats. Cats are 10 times more sensitive to the toxic effects than are dogs.

Aspirin (ASA) is dose-dependent toxic to dogs and cats. Aspirin can be used therapeutically in dogs and cats but very different doses.

Toxic effects include vomiting, GI ulceration and perforated bowel, bloody vomiting, black stool, metabolic acidosis and liver and kidney failure. Just don’t use it without talking to a real vet.

Caffeine (No-Doze, StayAwake, Energy drinks, chocolates, some gums). We talked about this last week.

Dextromethorphan (Robitussin-DM, Delsym). This human cough suppressant has been used at a very specific dose for obsessive compulsive disorders in dogs. Too much can cause agitation, hallucination, tremors, seizures, shaking, vomiting and diarrhea. Some signs may be similar to those of serotonin syndrome, including death.

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). This human NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug) is in most homes and is toxic to both dogs and cats. If your pet gets into this, expect to see bloody vomiting, abdominal pain (from the ulcerating hole in the intestine), black stool, liver and kidney failure and seizures. Don’t be stupid by listening to your neighbor who says he gives his dog Advil all the time.

Imidazolines (oxymetazoline [Afrin], tetrahydrozoline [Visine], naphazoline, tolazoline). These are toxic to all pets. Poisoning occurs most commonly after pets chew into the plastic bottles. Toxic signs include vomiting, slow heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, panting, depression,

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Loretta J. Pawley Loretta J. Pawley of Oak Park, IL formally of Palos Heights, IL passed away May 16, 2018 peacefully in her sleep at Journey Care Hospice in Barrington, IL. Loretta was a world traveler, Schoolteacher and lastly a lab technician at Hines Hospital. Loretta was a loving Aunt and Friend. She will be greatly missed by her family and her friends. Her nieces and nephew survived her; Debra (Leonard) Pearson; Carl (Kimberly) Pawley; Kathryn (Joseph) Zemovich; Jeanette and Larry Langley; Great niece and nephews; Linda (Michael) Tauler; Matthew and

Roy Crowl

Roy W. Crowl, a Palos Heights resident, died Sunday.

Survivors include sisters, Carol Massat and Verna Stubblefield; brother, Robert Crowl; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation and light refreshments will be provided from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2 at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

Raymond Morandi

Raymond J. Morandi, 86, an Orland Park resident, died May 19 at Palos Hospital.

Mr. Morandi, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, was a veterinarian at Equine Hospital in Orland Park, which he founded in 1966.

Survivors include his wife, Janice M. Morandi; daughter, Kristin Pomonis and Carla Walters; son, Raymond II Morandi; sister, Carol Parker; brother, Robert Morandi;

Steven Pearson; Conor Pawley; Indie (Sean)Lewis.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lillian; her brother; James, sister in law, Janet and niece Cheryl Pawley.

A Memorial Service will be Saturday June 2, 2018 from 11:00 to12:00 pm at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave, Palos Heights IL 60463. You may visit with the family before the service from 10-11am.

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eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were May 24 at First Church of the Nazarene. Entombment followed at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

Lillian Tandberg

Former Palos Park resident Lillian Tandberg (nee Shelper) will be remembered at a “Celebration of Her Life” from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 in the rental room at the Metra commuter rail station, 123rd St. and 86th Ave. in Palos Tandberg Park.

Ms. Tandberg, born in 1924, was an interior designer and owner of Ray-Shel Enterprises in the Merchandise Mart, Chicago. She moved to Palos Park from Chicago in the early 1970s, according to a family member, and had been liv-

ing the last four years in Michigan.

Survivors include her nephew, Raymond Shelper and nieces, Michele Hawkins and Mala Schmidt.

Dorothy Yonker

Dorothy A. Yonker (nee Persenaire), 94, Palos Heights resident, died May 23 at Palos Hospital.

Mrs. Yonker was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Wendell; daughter, Wendy Sue Yonker Van Vugt; son, Thomas Yonker; sister, Donna Leo; brother, Phillip Charles Persenaire; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Saturday at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

Hurley bill would help lost people with developmental disabilities State Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) Teaching young vets is a joy but it is also still exciting after all of these years to learn new procedures from those same young vets. Here, Dr. Lauren is sponsoring legislation that would Tassone is instructing me on some of the finer points of a dental procedure. help law enforcement quickly loweakness or shaking.

Naproxen (Aleve). See Ibuprofen above. This is highly toxic to dogs and cats.

Iron can be toxic and is found in supplements such as prenatal vitamins, multivitamins, fertilizers, pesticides, one-time- use hand warmers (yes, dogs will eat this crap), heating pads such as Therma-Care and oxygen absorber sachets in food packaging (e.g., Beef Jerky). Clinical signs of toxicity include vomiting, bloody diarrhea, abdominal pain, lethargy, shock, high heart rate, coagulation problems, liver necrosis, tremors, seizures and coma. Oxygen absorbers are often mistaken for the little silica gel packs which are non-toxic.

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium, PAP) is a human urinary bladder pain reliever and can be toxic to both dogs and cats. Toxic signs include gray or blue gums due to the red blood cells being screwed up, degeneration of muscles and liver failure. Many of you may have these pills at home.

Phenylephrine (Sudafed-PE). I know a lot of you have this at home because so many of you who I see in the clinic have allergies.

Toxicity in dogs and cats (cats are smarter and are less likely to chew into the plastic bottle) results in vomiting, agitation, dilated pupils, high heart rate, high blood pressure, gray gums, heart rhythm problems, tremors and seizures.

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed). See Sudafed-PE. This can also be highly toxic to dogs and cats.

Peppermint oil (menthol) is toxic to cats. Ingested peppermint oil may cause GI upset, central nervous system depression and liver failure. Inhalation may cause pneumonia. Some formulations such as Wintergreen Oil contain aspirin derivatives.

Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca oil) causes toxicosis following topical or oral application. As little as 7 drops of oil have caused poisoning in pets with cats being more susceptible than dogs. Clinical signs include dizziness, low body temperature, dehydration, muscle tremors and coma.

Xylitol is a newer natural sweetener found in baking products,

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chewing gums, breath mints, oral care products, nasal sprays, and chewable vitamins. This chemical is toxic to dogs by causing a rapid drop in blood sugar levels which results in lethargy, vomiting, dizziness, seizures and collapse. If the dog survives the low blood sugar attack they often will die three weeks later of liver failure.

Highly toxic.

Other miscellaneous products found in our homes that can be toxic to pets include grapes, raisins, currants, macadamia nuts, chocolate, allium-containing foods such as leeks, onions, garlic and chives, chocolate, metal cleaners, rust removers, hair-wave neutralizers, dry cell batteries, hair relaxers, mouse and rat baits, DEET insect repellent (up to 13% of topically applied DEET is absorbed through the skin of dogs), ethanol (scotch and other good drinks, Purell and other hand sanitizers containing ethanol and of course one of the granddaddy’s of them all—antifreeze (ethylene glycol, which is sweet tasting).

Also in the home we can find mothballs, lilies (all parts of the lilly plant are toxic to cats), liquid potpourri (especially in cats), lithium or disc batteries (esophageal perforation, potential aortic fistula and fatal hemorrhage) and U.S. pennies minted after 1982 (97% zinc). The zinc in the pennies causes damage to the red blood cells causing hemolytic anemia and acute GI pain. Additionally, the zinc can cause damage to the pancreas, liver and kidneys.

I once did battle with the president of the Gorilla Glue company and was soundly defeated in my effort to get the company to put a warning label on their product. The other toxic glue I am aware of is Elmer’s ProBond. I once had a dog that ate into the plastic bottle of Gorilla Glue and the glue expanded into a softball sized hard mass in the stomach that we were almost unable to surgically remove. If the hard foam-like obstruction occurs in the esophagus you can almost certainly kiss that pet goodbye.

Clinical sign can occur within 15 minutes of ingestion. What if a child ingested this stuff?

cate missing persons living with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are believed to be at risk.

“Adults who are mentally impaired are particularly vulnerable because they can easily lose track of where they are,” said Hurley.

“This legislation ensures that sufficient procedures are in place to immediately notify police when a disabled individual goes missing so that he or she can be quickly

LEGAL NOTICE Public Hearing Notice St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Inc. RE: State of Illinois Paratransit Vehicle Grant for Cook and Will Counties.

Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Inc. On: Thursday, June 7th, 2018 at 4pm Where: 18350 Crossing Drive, Tinley Park, IL 60487 in Room 103 For the purpose of considering a project for which financial assistance is being sought from the Illinois Department of Transportation, pursuant to the Illinois Department of Transportation general authority to make such Grants, and which is generally described as follows:

Description of Project: Door to Door transportation and educational and job training trips with use of para‐transit vehicles for adults and children with developmental disabilities.

This project will be included in a Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program undertaken by the State of Illinois on behalf of St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Inc., with State and Federal Funds.

A. Relocation – Relocation Assistance will not be required.

B. Environment – This project is being implemented to minimize environmental impact.

C. Comprehensive Planning – This project is in conformance with comprehensive transportation planning in the area.

D. Elderly and Disabled – All new equipment included in this project will meet ADA accessibility rules for the elderly and persons with disabilities.

II. At the hearing St. Coletta’s of Illinois, Inc. will afford an opportunity for interested

reunited with family members.”

Hurley is the chief House sponsor of Senate Bill 2265, which establishes certain protections for lost individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities so that they can be specially recognized on the Illinois State Police’s Endangered Missing Persons Advisory (EMPA). Similar to the Amber Alert program for abducted children, the EMPA exists to provide a regional system for the rapid dissemination of information regarding a high-risk missing person.

“Not knowing the whereabouts

of a loved one can be a very scary situation, and the potential dangers are amplified when that person is living with a developmental disability,” said Hurley. “To protect the safety of our most vulnerable residents, it’s critical that law enforcement is equipped to respond immediately to these missing person cases.”

More information may be obtained by contacting Hurley’s constituent service office at (773) 445-8128. The 35th House District includes parts of Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park.

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Splash into summer Saturday Palos Heights Pool will open for 2018 season A late spring has quickly transitioned into an early summer and the Palos Heights Pool will open Saturday.

The 2018 season will run from June 2-Aug. 19; Aug. 25 and 26 and September 1-3. The temperature at Midway Airport in Chicago must be 70 degrees F. by 11 a.m. for the pool to open.

Open swims are offered from noon to 7 p.m. Monday to Sunday; 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16 and 17; and noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 25-26 and Sept. 1-3.

Kiddie Pool hours, in addition to the open swim hours, are 8:45 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Early lap swims are available from 5:45-8:45 a.m. Monday-Friday; 6:45-8:45 a.m. on Saturdays; and 6:45-8:45 a.m. July 30-Aug. 18. No early lap swims are offered on Sundays.

The pool will close at 4 p.m. on June 19 and June 26 to host a swim meet.

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Steve Rhodes of the Palos Heights Public Works Department measures plywood for new decking at the wading pool, which opens with the main pool on Saturday.

The daily rates for non-Palos Heights residents is $10 and $6 for residents. A schedule of other fees apply to different activities and different times.

The Palos Heights Pool opened in 1972 and recently underwent major renovation to its mechanical equipment, notes the Parks & Recreation Department’s website.

Lifeguards are American Red Cross trained. Lifeguards complete

six hours of additional training each month during pool season.

The pool complex is located behind City Hall at 7607 W. College Drive. More information about operations, rates and other details may be obtained by calling the Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Department at (708) 361-1807 or by visiting www.palosheightsrec.org and clicking on the Palos Pool icon.

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SUDOKU Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box.

You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Slow going on College Drive/Route 83

Construction has led to long traffic backups on College Drive/Route 83 as road resurfacing and other work takes place. The project extends from just east of 74th Avenue in Palos Heights to about a block west of 127th Street near the Alsip/Crestwood border. The road is a state route and construction is under the control of the Illinois Dept. of Transportation. The stripping of the top layer of the thoroughfare, and removal of concrete medians at Harlem and at Ridgeland avenues is almost finished. Resurfacing will begin soon. Curb construction has taken place on at least one stretch of College Drive east of 71st Court, along with drainage control for a few blocks on the south side of the road. An extra lane is being installed westbound approaching Harlem Avenue because of anticipated traffic associated with Palos Heights Senior Living, currently under construction at that location.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Palos ball teams invite all to Diamond Day The community is invited to the Palos Baseball Organization and Palos POWER Softball Organization’s inaugural Diamond Day celebration, set for 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, June 9 at Community Park, just south of College Drive and 76th Avenue, Palos Heights.

The event is billed as all-day summer fun. Field lights will be kept on after normal hours in order to accommodate the evening’s activities.

Afternoon highlights include interactive entertainment, vendor

SCHOOL NOTES

displays, face painting and live music.

Several baseball and softball games will be played during the afternoon. All are invited to cheer on the young athletes.

In the evening, after the youth baseball and softball games have ended, highlights include Wiffle Ball tournaments (coed, for adults and children), baseball and softball home run derbies, bean-bag tournaments, speed-pitch machines, a movie in the park, and mechanical bull-riding.

For more information on Diamond Day 2018 or to pre-register for a tournament, visit PalosPow-

erSoftball.com or contact info@ PalosPowerSoftball.com.

• Wonderland Party will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

This program is for children in kindergarten through third grade and features games and crafts.

• Farmer’s Market Story Times will be held at 10 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month beginning Wednesday, June 6. Individuals can enjoy outdoor stories and crafts at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave. • Steampunk Art is for children in fourth and fifth grades and will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.​Inspired by the gears and cogs found in the White Rabbit’s pocket watch, participants will be taking on the world of steampunk with a DIY art program.

• Mad Hatter Party is for students in sixth through 12th grades and is set for 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7. Students are invited to compete in different challenges and try to make your friends laugh while in the Young Adult Room.

Internet Basics is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 where participants can learn basic Internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains and stay safe while searching the Internet in this class.

• The Airborne on D-Day takes place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

Author and World War II historian Robert Mueller will present a lecture featuring the Airborne on D-Day discussing the critical role the men of the US 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions played and how they denied the German occupying force the ability to counterattack

the American amphibious landings in this historic battle.

• Kindness Rocks! will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6.

The Kindness Rocks Project has one simple goal: to promote random acts of kindness to unsuspecting recipients. By painting and dropping inspirational rocks in public areas, you can bring more kindness into the world. The library will provide the rocks and art supplies and participants provide the inspiration and kind words.

Participants will paint the rocks at the library then share them with the world.

• Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair will be talked about at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7.

Author William Hazelgrove will discuss his book “Al Capone and the 1933 World’s Fair: The End of the Gangster Era in Chicago” and the fight against organized crime in order to put on the 1933 World’s Fair.

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

Visitors are reminded that the library is closed on Sundays for the season.

Invite Palos Park residents to barbecue with firefighters Palos Fire Protection District firefighters are inviting the public for a hot date June 9---quite literally—when they turn up the flames on the barbecue grill at Station 1.

“Firefighters will be grilling hotdogs and hamburgers for anyone who would like to stop by and chat with us,” said Fire Chief Jim Graben.

Dubbed the Backyard Barbecue, the event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and run to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, 8815 W. 123rd St. in Palos Park.

Everyone is invited.

“We really want to get involved with our community,” said Graben.

“If we get an opportunity to spend a little time with local residents, we can appreciate them more and they can appreciate us more.”

The barbecue is a first-time event by the Palos Fire Protection District and Graben said he hopes to do it a couple times more this summer.

More information can be obtained by calling the district office at (708) 448-0369.

Tee-off Saturday at Trinity golf outing

Chicago Christian summer camps begin soon

The Alumni Golf Outing hosted

by Trinity Christian College will be held Saturday, June 2 at Coyote Run Golf Course, 800 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor.

The shotgun start begins at 10 am. The golf outing raises funds for the Alumni Excellence Scholarship, which benefits Trinity students. For more information and to register, visit www.tinyurl.com/ y9svlqb5

The Chicago Christian High School Knights Summer Camps will begin the second week of June at the high school, 12001 S. Oak Park, Palos Heights.

The camps are designed for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. New this year will be enrichments camps along with the more traditional sports camps.

More information about the camps and registration can be found at swchristian.org/camps.

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights Library to discuss Al Capone Several activities for the week ahead have been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473.

• Kindergarten Ready will be held at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 7 through June 28. This story time is designed to help your preschooler prepare to make the transition into kindergarten. Children age 3 to 5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers and more. Register once for the four-week session.

• Volunteer Orientation will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 31 or at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2. All sixth through 12th graders looking to volunteer for summer reading programs will need to fill out the volunteer summer application and attend one of the volunteer orientation sessions. At the orientation, a librarian will explain possible opportunities and what is expected from volunteers.

This meeting will count as one service hour. Teens who attend the orientation get to pick the date of the end-of-summer pizza party for volunteers.

• Movie Mondays will be held from noon to 2 p.m. June 4 through July 23. The first film to be shown July 4 will be Alice in Wonderland, which is rated G and is for all ages.

• Checkmate! will be held at 6 p.m. Mondays, June 4 through July 23. This program is for all ages.

Orland Park Library to set cupcake challenge Several events are coming up at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information or to

register for a program, call (708) 428-5100.

• Writers Group for Adults will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7. Adults, have your novel, short story, nonfiction, article or poetry reviewed by an open group for adults.

• Here There Everywhere Cupcake Challenge is set for 5 p.m.

Friday, June 8. Teens in sixth through 12th grades are invited to decorate a cupcake to represent one of their adventures. The library will provide the supplies. Registration is required with the teen’s Orland Park Public Library card.

• Bright Starts Family Storytime will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 9. This story time is for children of all ages and their families. The program will bring the family together for stories, songs and fun.

• Summer Concert Series features Sam Fazio at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10. Join the library for a mix of jazz standards and pop classics.

• Wendy and DB Children’s Music Show will premier at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 11. Children, age birth through fourth grade, with an adult parent or caregiver, are invited to join Wendy and DB as they make music.

• Safely Surfing the Web is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12. Adults will learn how to recognize and protect themselves from Internet scams and malware with a focus on social media, email and invasive computer scams.

Building Blocks for Babies takes place at 9:30 or 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 13. This program is for children age birth through 23 months with a parent or caregiver.

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT?

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Friendly building.

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

Several readers knew that last week’s quiz photo was of the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854, 9701 S. Kedzie Ave. The post is noted for a large gun marker in front of the building. The quiz photo was featured as a salute to Memorial Day. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum was the first to know it was the post. The other correct answers were provided by Evergreen Park residents Rich Rahn and Henrietta Mysliwiec.

The post also includes a hall that can be rented out for birthdays, weddings, graduations, retirement parties, and baby and bridal showers.

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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD STATE FINALS

Jacobs produces a thriller Eagles runner turns in memorable performance in his last high school race

By Tim Cronin Correspondent

CHARLESTON, Ill. — It almost had to finish so improbably, a Hollywood mogul would throw the proposed script in the trash and laugh the screenwriter out of his office.

Dylan Jacobs had done everything for Sandburg in the course of his four-year career in cross-country and track.

Yes, he’d become the face of the program, even as legends Tom Graves and Lucas Verzbicas had in the past.

But make up a 15-meter deficit in the final 120 meters of the Class 3A 1,600-meter run at the IHSA Track and Field Championship, literally his final act as an Eagle with the last day of class over and his diploma in hand?

Andrew O’Keefe of Granite City, who had taken the lead late in the second lap and kept extending it, never knew what hit him, Jacobs overtaking him in the final two paces, passing to O’Keefe’s right as the thousands watching at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field roared their approval.

Jacobs’ time was 4:11.60. O’Keefe’s was 4:11.68. The margin of eight-hundredths of a second wasn’t nearly as remarkable as the gap the former closed in such frantic fashion.

“I just wanted to make sure I was in good position going to the last 200,” Jacobs said.

“He took off, O’Keefe. That was crazy. I knew as long as I could keep a reasonable gap, he’d start slowing down, and that’s when I’d have to make my move.”

O’Keefe seemed to stumble a bit with 200 meters left. But he still was far ahead.

“With 150 (meters remaining) I saw him slowing down a little and thought, ‘This is my shot,’” Jacobs said.

He began to close the gap, and did so quickly.

“This is icing on the cake, and I’m so happy,” said Jacobs, who’ll run for Notre Dame beginning in the fall.

Jacobs’ day began with a dramatic relay race. Sandburg’s Peter Demogerontas, who runs the third leg of the Eagles’ 3,200-meter relay, took off with a finishing-lap worthy kick. With 150 meters left in his leg, the junior took off, quickly moving from fourth to first and then to virtually out of reach.

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Photos by Jason Maholy

Sandburg’s Andrew Tenison watches the flight of his two-run homer against Providence in the Providence Regional championship game on Saturday, May 26.

Sandburg coach Jim Morsovillo raises his arm in celebration after Brian Adams drove in Ian Sanders with the winning run to beat Providence in the championship game of the Class 4A Providence Regional.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

Walk it off

Eagles win Providence Regional with thrilling comeback against Celtics

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

With a 2-0 count and facing a tiring pitcher, Sandburg junior outfielder Brian Adams was looking for a fastball he could hit hard.

Adams envisioned driving the ball right back up the middle, which would at the very least all but assure the Eagles would tie the score at seven in the championship game of the Class 4A Providence Regional title game against the host Celtics.

Adams did hit the ball hard, but it didn’t go up the middle and he didn’t make it a brand new ballgame.

Batting from the left side against Providence righthander Bryce Barnett, Adams laced a shot into the left-center field gap. The ball rolled to the wall, and Ian Sanders, running on contact, scored from first base to send the Eagles to an improbable walk-off win and a second consecutive regional title. It was

also the second year in a row Sandburg ended the Celtics’ season.

Sandburg (25-6) advanced to play Lincoln-Way East (28-5) on Wednesday in the semifinals of the Lockport Sectional.

Eagles coach Jim Morsovillo had told Adams before that at-bat to forget the situation and just drive the ball. “The situation” was runners on first and second with Sandburg trailing 7-6 and down to their final out in the biggest game of the season.

“So all I pictured was driving the ball right back at the pitcher and I executed it,” Adams said. “Looking fastball 2-0... It was awesome, a great feeling. I can’t even explain it, words can’t explain it.

“I saw the ball get down, and I knew I had Ian at first base and the kid flies, so I had confidence he was going to score.”

He couldn’t recall if he’d ever had a walk-off hit.

“Not in this big of a situation,” he added. “When

I was a kid, maybe, but this, no. It’s insane.”

The last-inning, come-from-behind effort was just the finishing touch on a game filled with dramatic moments and which had the feeling of a state tournament contest. The Eagles had no hits through three innings and fell behind, 1-0, before breaking through for three runs in the fourth. Andrew Tenison highlighted the outburst with a two-run home run to dead center field.

The Celtics promptly reclaimed those runs and more with a five-spot in the top of the fifth, but the resilient Eagles would fight back and knot the game once more in the bottom half. Providence tallied once on sacrifice fly in the sixth, and took a one-run advantage into the seventh. Tenison, who had two hits and three RBI, pitched a scoreless seventh to hold the Celtics at bay.

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

Birthday bash Astros’ McDermott celebrates 17th with three hits, two RBI and complete-game shutout as Shepard wins first regional title

By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

Southwest Regional Publishing file photo

Oak Lawn’s Patrick Michaels earned a medal with a fifth-place finish in the Class 3A shot put at the IHSA state meet held May 26 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Shepard had a tangible goal in mind going into the Class 4A Shepard Regional championship game against Mother McAuley. The Astros wanted to take home some hardware.

And with this year’s team being among the most talented in the program’s history, there was no better time than now for Shepard to win its first regional title.

The Astros didn’t waste any time, plating three runs in the bottom of the first inning and riding the record-setting right arm of junior ace Bridget McDermott to a 4-0 victory over the Might Macs on Saturday, May 26. McDermott went the distance and struck out six to earn her 21st win of the season, and helped

her own cause with three hits, including a double and home run, and two RBI. “We’ve been after this for a long time,” said Astros coach Kelsey Clifford said.

“This is (our fourth) season with 20-plus wins, but we’ve just never been able to continue (in the playoffs). We’ve never gotten past this. Shepard’s not an old school by any means, but we’ve been around long enough to be putting some stuff up on that wall.”

Clifford said there were several practices this year during which the team would go over to a wall by the Shepard gymnasium that has one empty space for the school’s athletic teams’ accomplishments. Clifford would have her players go over, look over the empty space and See ASTROS, Page 2

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Shepard softball players celebrate after their 4-0 win over Mother McAuley on May 26 clinched the Astros’ first ever regional championship.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

Rios Grande: Senior’s four RBI spark Vikings St. Laurence wins its eighth straight regional crown

By Steve Millar Correspondent

As St. Laurence’s leadoff hitter, senior outfielder Justin Rios is always looking to set the tone for the Vikings.

“Every at bat, I’m trying to give our team a spark,” Rios said.

Rios certainly provided several sparks last Saturday in the championship game of the Class 4A St. Laurence Regional.

His leadoff double started a three-run first

inning, and he added four RBIs later in the game as the host Vikings rolled to a 10-2 win over crosstown rival Reavis.

“Leading off the game with a double was huge for us,” St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus said. “Then Justin came up with guys in scoring position and had big hits. He was absolutely huge.”

It’s the eighth straight regional championship for St. Laurence (30-7), which advanced to take on Mount Carmel in the St. Laurence Sectional semifinals at 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Leading off the bottom of the first, Rios fell behind 0-2 but worked the count full, then lined a double to the right-center field gap.

“I was just trying to stick to my approach,” he said. “I was looking away,

but I got a fastball in. I was able to keep my hands through it and hit the ball hard.”

It was the Vikings’ only hit during a three-run first as St. Laurence took advantage of two Reavis errors. Gage Olszak and Vito Valicunis each drove in runs with ground balls while Zach Verta had a sacrifice fly.

The sloppy play put Reavis (19-15), a team that relies on strong defense, in an early hole.

“That first inning really hurt us,” Reavis coach Don Erickson said. “We didn’t play great defense and that’s what usually keeps us in games. We were disappointed in that.”

Olszak, a St. Xavier recruit, started on the mound for St. Laurence and battled

through control issues to make it through four innings without allowing a hit or earned run. He walked five.

After Rios’ RBI single in the second made it 4-0, Reavis got an unearned run in the third as two errors set up Matt O’Malley’s RBI groundout to make it 4-1.

The Rams then mounted a threat in the fourth when Olszak walked the bases loaded with two outs. He bounced back to get Jessy Hernandez to ground out to the end the inning.

“Getting out of that inning without allowing a run was huge,” Lotus said.

“Gage didn’t have his control like he usually does, but he battled. Give him credit for making those pitches when he absolutely needed to.”

Rios added three more RBIs over the

fourth and fifth innings on a sacrifice fly and a two-run single as St. Laurence stretched the lead to 8-1.

Alex Gasbarro’s two-run double in the sixth closed the scoring for the Vikings.

Gasbarro finished 3-for-3.

“We emphasize always adding on to the lead,” Gasbarro said. “Every inning our goal is to get a run, win the inning.

We did that pretty well.”

Reavis got its only hit of the game in the seventh on a Peter Sedlacek single and scored a run on Rafael Salmon’s bases-loaded walk.

“These seniors were a great group,” Erickson said. “Were these the most talented teams we’ve ever had? No. But was this the most fun I’ve had, these last two years? Definitely.”

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE PLAYOFFS

RedHawks rally but fall just short

By Steve Millar Correspondent

Photo by Jason Maholy

Marist freshman Lindsey Richter battle’s Lemont’s Jacqueline Aleman for the ball during a Lemont Sectional semifinal game on May 22.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS

T-Bolts end Chargers’ season

Marist boys lacrosse coach Chaas Collins knew his team would fight until the final whistle of Monday’s St. Laurence Sectional quarterfinal against St. Ignatius.

“The attitude of this team has been consistent all year,” Collins said. “Their resiliency is uncanny to any team I’ve ever coached. It doesn’t matter if they’re down one or down five, they’re going to battle through and through. “ Down 9-5 early in the third quarter, the host RedHawks fought back to tie the game, but came up just short as their season ended with an 11-10 loss to the Wolfpack.

Sophomore Jameel Mukarram scored five goals to lead fourth-seeded Marist (12-5), while junior Nick Rubino added two goals.

“We knew we wanted to give everything we’ve got,” Mukarram said.

“We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we still got a ‘W’ in our minds because we worked hard and played so well as a team.”

Fifth-seeded St. Ignatius (5-13) outscored the RedHawks 4-1 in the second quarter to take an 8-5 lead to halftime and extended it to 9-5 early in the third.

Marist, though, rallied as Mukarram and Rubino scored to make it 9-7 going to the fourth.

After senior Spencer Henderson scored to cut the deficit to one, Mukarram found the net again to tie it 9-9 with 5:58 to go.

Mukarram followed an Ignatius goal with yet another score to make it 10-10 with 3:37 to go, but the Wolfpack’s

Bounces go Andrew’s way in Reavis Sectional championship Astros

By Steve Millar Correspondent

and Jason Maholy Sports Editor

The combination of a stalwart defense and an opportunistic and at times prolific offense carried Stagg this year to one of the best seasons in school history.

Entering the Class 3A Reavis Sectional championship game against District 230 rival Andrew, the Chargers were 18-3-1 and had been scored upon in just six of their 22 games, and had allowed more than a single goal only twice. On the offensive end, Stagg had failed to score in just two contests.

But with a berth in the state tournament on the line, the Thunderbolts capitalized on their opportunities, scored two early goals and coasted to 3-0 victory in Burbank on May 25.

The Chargers had advanced to the sectional title game by defeating Lincon-Way West in a penalty-kick shootout in a semifinal match on May 22.

Stagg goalkeeper Sydney Downs goes into every penalty-kick shootout with the goal of making one save.

“I have faith in our shooters,” Downs said. “I go into them hoping to just stop one.”

She did far more than that against the Warriors. The senior came up with three huge saves as the Chargers outlasted West 5-4 in an eight-round shootout to earn the victory.

“Sydney is very reliable,” Stagg coach

Allison Kaim said. “We know she’s going to come up big because she’s done it for us before.”

While the Chargers’ shooters had a tough time in the first five rounds of the shootout, Downs kept her team alive with the three stops.

She twice dove to her left to knock away shots. She stepped up big as Stagg was chasing through most of the first five rounds after falling behind when its first shot was turned away.

“When we got behind, that definitely puts more pressure on me,” Downs said. “I just try not to think about what the score is. I act like it’s 0-0 all the time and just focus on stopping each shot.”

In the eighth round, Lincoln-Way West (11-8-1) missed, setting up Stagg’s Ally Mussallem for a chance to win it. Mussallem, a Purdue recruit, fired wide on a penalty kick in the first half, but she redeemed herself by rolling a shot that tucked just under diving Warriors goalkeeper Grace Pearse.

“I was a little shaky because I normally don’t miss,” Mussallem said. “When I missed wide, I didn’t know what was going on.

“I had to do it for my team, though.

Syd came up huge. We wouldn’t have won this game without her.”

Kaim was happy to see her star player come up big.

“It was great redemption for Ally,” Kaim said. “It was good for her to step up and be able to take that shot. Sometimes it’s difficult to have two PKs within the same

Eagles

Continued from Page 1 The Eagles had no one on and two out when senior Seth Masters kept the game alive with a bloop single to right, and Sanders reached on an error to set the stage for a dramatic finish.

Adams, who was 0-2 to that point, said the Eagles never lost hope.

“The entire game we were in it,” Adams said.

“We never gave up... each inning we just came back from what they gave us, and they gave us more and we came back and just kept going, and home team ended up with the win.”

Morsovillo told Masters to stay aggressive against

game, but she was able to put that second one in and that was awesome.

Agnes Lojek, Faith Marinier, Eilis Hannon and Maja Persa also scored in the shootout for Stagg.

In regulation, the Chargers broke through with 21:24 left in the second half when Veronika Stafira lofted a floating shot over Pearse’s head off a cross from Mussallem.

Lincoln-Way West, though, came right back. The Warriors tied it just 41 seconds later when Angela Skonicki headed in Sara Loichinger’s cross.

Chances were limited for both teams the rest of the way until Mussallem ripped a shot off the crossbar with two minutes left in the first overtime.

“It was a good game to watch,” Kaim said. “West definitely put up a fight. They didn’t quit. It was a tough game for both teams.”

Andrew had a week earlier ended another area team’s season when it downed Mother McAuley, 2-0, in the Sandburg Regional championship game. The Macs had won seven of eight games heading into the contest, and had outscore their opponents 23-4 in those games.

The Macs finished the season 12-10.

Class 2A Marist’s season ended with a 5-1 loss to Lemont in the Class 2A Lemont Sectional semifinals on May 22. The RedHawks had advanced to sectional play via a 3-1 win over Tinley Park in the Marist Regional title game.

Marist finished 13-11-2.

a tiring Bryce Barnett, the Celtics’ senior ace who threw 108 pitches.

“We weren’t taking strikes. He was getting tired, obviously, and we thought he was going to try to get ahead. We told them just keep competing, we told them it’s our time, we’ve got to believe in each other and stay at it.

“Seth us a senior, and handled the situation the way we expected him to. Him and the rest of the guys have done this all year long in tough, pressure-filled games; obviously, none of them to the extent you lose and go home and your career in high school’s over. But we knew they could handle it, so we just let them swing and we’ll see what happens.”

Morsovillo had complete confidence in Adams, despite the junior being hitless in two at-bats to that

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then place a hand on the wall.

McDermott, who was celebrating her 18th birthday, got the Astros on the board with an RBI double in the bottom of the first. Shepard hitters went to the plate that inning looking for highand-outside pitches. They practiced it during warmups, so when McDermott got to the plate, she was ready and, sure enough, that’s exactly what she saw. The two-out two-bagger to leftcenter field drove Ellison McGovern and kept the inning going. The next hitter, senior first baseman Jessica Coyle, worked a deep count that culminated in a homer to left-center.

“I can’t really hit outside, so I got lucky,” Coyle said, laughing. “She threw me an inside pitch, and I went with it. I had a long at-bat, so I got lucky that she came back inside. I got ahold of it.”

Clifford said it was important for the Astros to score first and get those early-inning runs.

“That’s our mentality,” she said.

“We’ve played some big games and had some big wins this year, and if you go back and look at those, we scored first.”

The runs were doubly important, as they chased McAuley’s starting pitcher.

The Mighty Macs then got great relief work from senior Maddie Motola, who went the rest of the way — finishing with nine strikeouts and yielding just

point. Adams has been having competitive at-bats as of late and has been playing very well, he added.

“He’s a switch-hitter, I like his lefty swing, and the kid was competing, he was tough all day,” Morsovillo said. “I had a feeling he was going to get a pitch to hit.”

He also said he had a feeling where the ball would be hit.

“I glanced out to left center field right before that pitch, and I had a feeling he was going to stay on that ball, and he did. It got hold of the wall and Ian flew around the bases.”

Standing at first, Sanders was going to attempt to score on any ball in a gap or that was the slightest bit misplayed, he said. The winning run was the first he had ever scored in a walk-ff victory.

Sam Madura scored the game-winner with 1:25 to go.

Marist got a couple shots in the final minute but could not connect on the game-tying goal.

Senior Tristan Ach and sophomore Alex Menendez scored first-half goals for Marist, while Justin Marshall made six saves.

Despite falling short, Ach said the RedHawks had plenty to be proud of.

“All year, we believe we outworked everybody,” Ach said. “In this game, we started slow, but we battled back.

We did everything we could to win that game. We left it all out on the field.

“I feel like we had a really successful season. We brought it all together and we peaked at the end of the year.

We played our best lacrosse tonight.”

Ach will continue his lacrosse career at Transylvania University in Kentucky.

“I’m pumped,” he said. “I’m excited to play at the next level. I’m ready to close this chapter and get to work on the next one.”

Ach feels he’s leaving Marist’s program in good hands. Ach, Henderson and Kevin O’Halloran were the only seniors on the RedHawks’ roster.

“These guys are really young and they’re really hard-working,” Ach said.

“It’s limitless what they can do next year.”

Mukarram said the RedHawks expect to come back stronger in 2019.

“I think next year teams are going to watch out for Marist when they see us on their schedule,” he said.

“They’re going to know we’re a hardfighting team.

“We’re going to do a lot of work in the offseason, form something good for next year and surprise people.” three hits over 5.1 innings.

But one of those hits was a solo homer by McDermott in the bottom of the fourth inning, which gave the Astros the 4-0 lead. McDermott later singled to go a perfect 3-for-3 on her birthday.

“It’s an amazing day,” McDermott said, smiling. “When I found out [the game] was on my birthday, I prayed so hard that we would win. It’s been a really great birthday so far.”

McDermott said the early runs helped take the pressure off when she went to the circle in the second inning and beyond.

“In the first (inning), my adrenaline was through the roof,” she said.

Before the game, McDermott said the players returned to the wall and touched that empty space.

“We all really wanted to win, and we got it,” she said. “So, now we can go put (the plaque) up.”

And they had fun doing it, too. All game, the raucous Astros cheered on their teammates from the dugout.

“The culture on this team is amazing,” McDermott said. “We all have so much fun in the dugout. We come up with all our own cheers. We were all just energized.”

Coyle pointed to the camaraderie of the team.

“I think it’s amazing, because we’re all happy for each other,” Coyle said.

“It’s definitely all for the team.”

“There’s no jealousy on this team,” McDermott added. “We’re all one unit.”

“Two outs, man, you just run, hope for the best, and Brian got it done,” he said. “Once Brian hit the ball, I knew I was fast enough to go first to home, and coming around third coach Moreso was jumping and I was like, yeah, I got it. It was just a happy moment after I touched home.”

The resiliency the Eagles displayed is part of this team’s identity.

“This whole season... it’s been one pitch at a time,” he said. “We’ve been trailing quite a few times this year, and we just keep hanging in there and good things will happen, so it worked out for us. But our guys believe in each other, and get to the next guy, get to the next pitch and give us one more chance, and that’s what they obviously did today.”

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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS

Crusaders’ comeback stuns RedHawks Rice scores 15 of final 22 points to end rival’s season

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

With Brother Rice down six points multiple times during the third game of a sectional semifinal match against Marist, Crusaders senior Tom Phelan knew he and his teammates had to dig deep to avoid a season-ending loss on their home floor to their arch rival.

The senior-led Crusaders did just that against a RedHawks squad that had beaten them in two sets 11 days prior, rallying for a stunning 15-7 finish and advancing to the title match of the Brother Rice Sectional. Rice was scheduled to play LincolnWay East on Tuesday.

After the teams split the first two sets by identical 25-19 scores, Marist jumped out to an 8-2 lead in Game 3, and was up 16-10 when Rice began its comeback.

“It’s tough going out there and being at a deficit, but you kind of realize it’s your last chance, you know? Go big or go home,” Phelan said. “But we’re on our home court, we want this more than they do, and the second we came out and [took the lead], they weren’t catching up again.”

The Crusaders trailed the entire set until tying the score at 22, and took their first lead at 2423. Both of Rice’s points in those instances were scored on kills by Phelan, who credited setter Matt O’Donnell with setting him up.

“All you can do is hope you put it away, and the second you do you see your team light up, and it’s the best feeling in the world.

The feeling got better when the RedHawks’ Marty Jepsen, the East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, was mere inches long on a kill attempt that would have tied the score at 24, but instead gave Rice the game point, sending the Crusaders and their raucous fans into a frenzy.

The result concluded an unlikely turn of events, after Rice looked underwhelming and at times overmatched during the second set, then appeared to carry a malaise into the third.

Phelan, who finished the day with 13 kills, admitted the Crusaders may have been overconfident after taking the first game despite giving what he referred to as “a C+ performance.”

“We thought we had it,” he said.

“Obviously, we fell a bit in the second game, but the team came back and pulled through. It was awesome.”

Rice coach Dan Dwyer credited his team’s veteran leadership and poise for coming back on Marist, then maintaining that edge once

they took the lead.

“They understand what was at stake, and instead of getting too wild when we got a couple points at the end they stayed steady and stayed focused,” Dwyer said.

“That was exciting. That was state (tournament)-caliber match right there.”

The Crusaders were hopeful the thrilling win was the stoking they needed to get back to playing the way they were before a threematch losing streak to end the regular season. Rice had before dropping two-set matches to Glenbard West, Marist and Glenbard North won 10 straight matches.

The losses prompted Dwyer to hold “a little team meeting” before the start of the playoffs.

“The seniors stepped up, and we’re going to go where our seniors go,” he added. “We’re a senior-laden team, they’re experienced, they know how to play and they did a great job of just keeping their heads in that tight match – being down five or six points and just chipping away, chipping away. They did a great job.”

Dwyer praised Phelan, in particular, for his leadership throughout the season, and making big plays against Marist.

“He not only helped with blocks and touches, but got to balls out of the system and kept them in play,” he said. “Tommy Phelan has been the heart and soul of this team since about the fourth week of the season, and he has mentored the younger players and has just been a court leader.”

Rice senior Kyle Springer also stepped up with a team-high 18 kills.

“Down six points, we just didn’t want to lose,” Springer said.

“Most of our starters are seniors and we didn’t want to finish our last game tonight. We want to go down state so we were playing our hardest and it paid off.”

Marist coach Jordan Vidovic said the RedHawks may have lost a bit of their edge once they were up six, with nine to go for the win.

“We were certainly not thinking it’s over or we’re comfortable, but I think when you’re up like that you go a little bit into safe mode, and that’s not what got you there,” Vidovic said. “And once they got just a glimmer of hope they started to go more aggressive. When you’re down you’ve got nothing to lose, so you kind of go free-swinging and that got them back into it.”

The RedHawks may have down the stretch also tried to force the ball to Jepsen, rather than playing at the pace they prefer and allowing opportunities to develop

Photos by Jason Maholy

Shepard senior middle hitter Ahmad Hindia attempts a kill as Sandburg outside hitter Luka Vukanic defends during a match at the Lockport Regional on May 22.

organically. Jepsen finished with 22 kills.

“We wanted to get Marty Jepsen a lot of swings, and he got a lot of swings,” Vidovic said. “But we started to force, and that’s not the tempo we wanted. We want him to get him the ball, but in a certain way. We don’t want to be predictable, and openings started to shrink because we got too slow.”

The most disappointing result of the loss is not that Marist doesn’t have the opportunity to play for a state title, but that Vidovic won’t get to see his players at practice until next season.

“I love these guys — they’re insane, they’re awesome,” he said.

“This has been one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had with a team every single day.

They are the absolute best group of guys in the world.”

Volleyball roundup Sandburg, Stagg and Oak Lawn were area teams that made it to regional championship matches, but all came away empty-handed.

Sandburg topped Shepard, 2515, 25-22, to advance to the title match at the Lockport Regional, but fell to the host Porters, 3129, 25-15.

Stagg advanced to the title match of the Brooks Regional by topping Richards, 25-20,26-24 before bowing out of the playoffs

Seasons end for RedHawks, Macs

Brother Rice players celebrate after the final point of the Crusaders’ three-game set against Marist in a semifinal match in the Brother Rice Sectional on May 25.

with a two-set loss to Lincoln-Way East, 25-20-25-14.

Oak Lawn defeated Chicago

25 in Minooka. The Macs defeated Marian Catholic, 17-6, in their firstever playoff game to advance to their date with Marist. Top photo: Marist senior Taylor Nesbitt makes a move during the game against Minooka on May 21. The only other area school to compete in the playoffs was Sandburg, which lost to O’Fallon, 18-4, on May 21. The RedHawks were 16-4 victors over Minooka for their first postseason win. Right: McAuley senior Grace

Track

Continued from Page 1 “That’s always been my race plan, to kick at the end, because I was a sprinter my freshman year,” said Demogerontas, who also did it in the sectional. “And (his opponents) probably haven’t see that that often.”

It brought a smile to the face of Jacobs, waiting patiently at the finish line to grab the baton and move away for his 800-meter scoot.

“He’s done it every race, so I know it’s coming and I’m ready,” Jacobs said.

The result was a clocking of 7:45.12 and an IHSA title, and by 4.1 seconds over runner-up Neuqua Valley. The Eagles had squeezed into the final field, the 11th of 12 teams in the race, when Demogerontas was not in the lineup, but Connor

Agricultural Science, 25-17, 2520 to earn a date with Brother Rice in the title match of the Oak

Forest Regional. The Crusaders were 25-16, 25-16 victors over the Spartans.

Gordon goal lifts Fire over Orlando City From staff reports

Mother McAuley and Marist were the final two area teams left standing this year, the first in which the IHSA held a postseason tournament for both boys and girls lacrosse. The Mighty Macs and RedHawks met in the semifinals of the Minooka Sectional, with the former coming away with a 14-4 victory. McAuley narrowly missed a berth in the inaugural girls lacrosse state finals when they dropped a 12-11 decision to O’Fallon on May

Brother Rice senior Tom Phelan goes for a kill during a semifinal match against Marist in the Brother Rice Sectional.

Moran heads toward the net during the victory over Marian Catholic on May 21.

Photos by Jason Maholy

Devlin, Nico Calderon, he and Jacobs left no doubt when it counted.

The two wins accounted for all 20 Sandburg points in a tie for seventh place.

And Jacobs left Eagles fans with a run to remember forever with the final steps of his career.

Maybe Bob Dylan, for whom he was named, could write a song about it.

Close calls After that, there were a lot of close calls for area athletes, led by Brother Rice’s Josh Boulanger, who took second in the 3A triple jump with a best of 46 feet 7.25 inches. Nieko Carter of Shepard was seventh in the 3A long jump (22-10.5) Oak Lawn’s Patrick Michaels finished fifth in the 3A shot put at 57 feet, 5.75 inches, while failing to advance in the discus. The Spartans’ 800-meter relay team was disqualified.

Aleksander Katai scored on a penalty kick and Alan Gordon booted in the game-winner in the 82nd minute as the Chicago Fire topped Orlando City SC, 2-1, on Saturday, May 26 at Orlando City Stadium.

• The victory improved the Fire to 4-6-2 and was their second straight victory over Orlando after going winless in their first six MLS regular season meetings against the Lions. This was their first road win against Orlando after recording a trio of draws on their first three trips to Florida.

The Fire opened scoring the 13th minute when Diego Campos was brought down 25 yards from the goal. Katai curled the ensuing free kick with a right-footed shot over the wall and past a diving Joe Bendik for his third goal of

St. Laurence’s Alex Saunders finished fourth in the 2A long jump at 22-2.25 and eighth in the triple jump (43-7.25).

The toughest result was Shepard’s in the 1,600-meter relay. The Astros survived a race that sometimes resembled a stock car trophy dash to take fifth, and were about to take the podium when coach Dan Ludwig was called to the officials’ area.

For some reason, Shepard was disqualified.

“Nobody touched anybody,” senior Elijah Butler said. “There was no second gun.”

No IHSA official would tell the runners what they did, but speculation centered on a baton pass outside the exchange zone.

In other individual events, Sandburg’s Rob Siezkowski was 22nd in the 3,200 run (9:36.70), Richards’ Ivan Colbert was eighth in the 110 hurdles (15.04), and St. Laurence’s Colin Dwyer was fourth in the Class 2A 400 (49.48). St. Laurence

the season.

Orlando City found the equalizer in the 28th minute when Cristian Higuita ran onto the ball and tucked a right-footer inside the post.

The Men in Red would secure the full three points in the 82nd minute. Bastian Schweinsteiger played a square ball to Gordon, who took two touches before unleashing a right-footed blast from 30 yards out to send the Fire home victorious.

The Fire were reduced to 10 men when rookie midfielder Mo Adams was shown a red card in the 89th minute.

Making his second career start for the Fire and his first this season, goalkeeper Patrick McLain made five saves on the evening to earn his first career win and Krakus Man of the Match honors.

McLain, 29, has made four ca-

also took fifth in the 400-meter relay (42.91) and seventh in the 800-meter relay, with Dwyer a part of each quarter.

“I started my usual coast (at 100 meters) and then since it was finals, I decided to go a little faster,” Dwyer said. It paid off with a personal best.

Marist had no finalists. The RedHawks’ David Daniels (triple jump) and Steven Rowe (high jump) came up short in their specialties, while the 400-meter relay quartet ran 44.22 seconds, improving on its sectional time but turning in the slowest clocking in 3A. Marist freshman Jovan Marsh came up nine-hundredths of a second short in the 100, despite a 10.977 timing, while sophomore Brian Ferguson’s 50.44 wasn’t fast enough to advance in the 400.

Stagg’s Sam Snell didn’t advance in the 200 or 400, running slower times than his sectional placings.

St. Laurence’s field athletes didn’t

reer starts and two as a member of the Fire. His only previous starting nod for Chicago came during his first stint with the club in the final game of the 2016 MLS regular season. McLain’s first two starts in the league came in 2013 while with Chivas USA. Not to be outdone, halftime substitute Gordon netted his second clutch goal of the year. After turning a loss into a draw with a stoppage time goal at Toronto on April 28, Gordon on Saturday moved Chicago into a winning position with his 30-yard strike past an outstretched Bendik. It was his 57th career regular-season MLS goal.

• Along with McLain, Fire second-year midfielder Daniel Johnson and defender Jorge Corrales each made their first career MLS starts in the game. Johnson played 74 minutes while Corrales went the full 90.

make it to Saturday. Kyle Ecker’s 44 foot, 5 inch shot put was short of the finalists, and Tyree Colbert no-heighted in the high jump. And neither Matthew Hamer, in the 100 (11.07) or 200 (22.61), nor Brailyn Johnson (11.86 in the 100) made the finals individually. The 1,600 relay squad also fell short.

Brother Rice’s 1,600 relay team ran 3:30.20 and failed to make the final, while 300 hurdler Justin Palmer was 1.6 seconds off his sectional time and also came up short. The same was true of Tommy Gleeson in the 800.

Class 2A found Evergreen Park missing out on the 1,600 relay, Dan Meza’s individual 1,600, Horace Holifield’s 800, and Robert Hicks’ shot put attempt.

In Class 1A, Chicago Christian’s Camron Cross found his best discus throw of 129 feet 7 inches not enough to make Saturday’s final.

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The judgment amount was $276,726.53.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 15-078172.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 15-078172 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 16 CH 965 TJSC#: 38-3236 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.

I3084519

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DOUGLAS R. ENGBERG A/K/A DOUGLAS ENGBERG, KAREN REPKING-ENGBERG, THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TO FOUNDERS BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, HARRIS, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK ARGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 044536 8010 KIRKCALDY COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8010 KIRKCALDY COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-403-040.

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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-35346.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-10-35346 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 044536 TJSC#: 38-2890 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.

I3086455

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STANISLAW MATEJA, STANISLAW MATEJA, SOLE TRUSTEE, OR HIS SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE STANISLAW MATEJA LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 15, 2009, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 14145 7649 WEST 105TH STREET 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 April 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7649 WEST 105TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-106-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $112,545.39.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084678.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084678 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 14145 TJSC#: 38-3203 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.

I3084520

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DOROTHY J DANE, STEVEN G DANE, CONDOMINIUMS AT LONG RUN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS ASSN., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09887 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301 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 February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-311-047-1009.

The real estate is improved with a two unit with an attached three car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 263202.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263202 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09887 TJSC#: 38-1739 I3085492

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Too good to be true Debunk common food myths to reveal what really fuels your body

milk as opposed to the highly processed options out there such as fake meats, soy protein isolate and soybean oil,” Campbell says.

By Amy Cavalir These days, it seems there’s no shortage of quick-fixes and curealls for anything from weight loss to cancer prevention. Supplements and shakes promise us the body of our dreams, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, says Dr. Tom Campbell, cofounder and clinical director of the University of Rochester Medical Center Program for Nutrition in Medicine.

“In a way, it feels that we’re always being sold seemingly magic fixes or effortless solutions, but the truth of the matter is that longterm solutions to difficult health problems demand hard work,” he says. “Problems that are related to diet and lifestyle, for example, hinge on overall food intake and physical activity level, rather than any one supplement, or juice, or some other trendy thing.”

Food myths

Originally marketed to individuals with Celiac disease, glutenfree products are becoming more popular with the general public because of the common thought that carbohydrates cause weight gain.

Campbell says this is a very common, very harmful myth.

“For thousands of years, almost all human civilizations have eaten diets based primarily on starchy carbohydrates and had very low rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancer,” he says.

Unprocessed carbohydrates, such as those found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, are very healthy. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and

Food truths

protein.

“The problem is that almost no one eats these healthy carbohydrates,” Campbell says. “Instead, they are eating primarily added sugars and refined flours — think pizza crust, cookies, cakes, pastries, soda, white bread and french fries.”

Refined carbohydrates have had their best components stripped away and make us sick as a result.

According to Campbell, the idea that coconut oil is a health food is another food myth. In actuality, it is pure fat, high in saturated fats and is not a food proven to have any particular beneficial outcomes on long-term, chronic disease. One thing that is true, though: Coconut oil is great for the skin.

There are some misconceptions when it comes to soy, as well. It’s been suggested that women should avoid soy to protect against breast cancer and men should do the same to avoid adverse hormone changes. Campbell counters, saying studies fairly consistently show that women who consume more soy are at lower risk of breast cancer. Similarly, men don’t experience any significant hormonal changes for the worse when consuming more soy.

“I recommend choosing unprocessed soy, such as edamame beans, tempeh, plain tofu and soy

One claim that actually contains some truth is the idea that vinegar, including apple cider vinegar, can help with blood sugar and weight loss. There is also some research that suggests cranberry juice might have some components that can be helpful for urinary tract infections, though the studies are mixed at best.

“Most feel that cranberry juice is safe so it’s okay to try to see if it helps, but remember that it is high in sugar, as are all fruit juices, which isn’t great for weight or blood sugar control,” Campbell says.

Another source of confusion are fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. Which is healthiest?

“In some cases, if the fruit or the vegetable is frozen shortly after being picked, the food may actually have more nutrients than the food in the produce section, which may have traveled for several days across the world, and lost some nutrients in the process,” Campbell says.

Campbell adds that good nutrition is more powerful than most people realize, so making the right food choices is a very important aspect of personal health. The dietary approach that has stood the test of time is a plant-based diet.

“Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and cutting back or even eliminating animalbased foods and processed foods has been shown to reverse several conditions,” he says. “More than anything, people have to fundamentally change their overall eating patterns. If it really was as easy as some magic pill or trendy product, then none of us would have any problems, would we?”

How effective are apps, devices when it comes to reaching fitness goals?

By Jon DePaolis Living in a digital age makes it inevitable that the fitness world should be transformed by the various technologies shaping today’s culture. But are those new technologies — whether app-based, wearable devices or video programs — truly helping people lead healthier lifestyles?

Currently, empirical evidence that suggests new technologies are causing people to lead more active lives is scarce. In fact, a study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2016, titled, “Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Longterm Weight Loss,” determined that, “devices that monitor and provide feedback on physical activity may not offer an advantage over standard behavioral weight loss approaches.”

But anecdotally, several users of these various technologies, all of whom ranged from late 20s to mid 30s, find benefits — such as Chicago resident Christopher Szymanski, who says he uses an app to map and measure his running.

“But it’s rarely a motivator for me to push myself farther,” he says.

Another fitness tech user, Jen Boyle, says technology did have an early impact, but that it isn’t always a long-lasting connection.

“It creates a personal competition for myself that only I can see or control,” Boyle says. “Since I check my phone a million times a day, it’s more accessible. However, after months or weeks, I fall off the wagon.”

Adding another wrinkle to the conversation, Boyle says her employer makes fitness and health technology usage an incentive for health care reimbursement.

Liz Perez says technology has definitively helped her fitness routine.

“I use it to track my exercise — calories burned — as well as calorie intake, which has, in turn, helped me lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle,” Perez says. “Being able to track and see a log of my food keeps me accountable.”

Perez does see some potential drawbacks to technology, but they have never been an issue for her.

“I know some people can become addicted or obsessive over

App-cording to plan

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By Erin Golden

Scroll through your phone and there’s a good chance you have a few apps for tracking the details of your life: What you ate, how far you ran, how well you slept or whether you stayed within your monthly budget.

If you’re thinking of having a baby — or trying to avoid a pregnancy — you might need to make room for one or two more of these agents of accountability. Thanks to the popularity of data-driven apps, there’s a growing market for programs designed specifically for family planning, including one that’s now being regulated in Europe as a contraceptive device.

Natural Cycles, an app designed

by Swedish physicist Elina Berglund, tracks your menstrual cycle and symptoms to determine when you are most or least fertile. The app is based on the rhythm method of natural family planning, that is, foregoing synthetic birth control options such as the pill, condoms or implants.

Users must purchase a ther-

Region Manager, Marketing & Communications, American Diabetes Association

accessible. But on the other hand, there are a lot of people out there [on websites such as YouTube] giving out false information or suggesting exercises that people aren’t ready to do.”

As is the case with any workout, there is no “cure-all” app or device that will work for everybody.

Fitness technology can act as a source of motivation of guidance, but, as always, the user has to maintain an active lifestyle outside the virtual realm.

Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, in a 2016 study, states ‘”the effectiveness of Natural Cycles as a contraceptive method depends on the accuracy of the algorithm as well as the behavior of the user,” and that “it can be an effective means to prevent pregnancies if couples are willing to abstain or protect themselves on fertile days.”

Lantzman says if people are serious about preventing pregnancy, they should not use the app as the first line of defense.

It’s also not a great option for women with irregular cycles.

“There are much, much more effective birth control and contraception options, like long-acting reversible contraception, intrauterine devices or progesterone (implants),” he says.

For women using the daily pill, Lantzman recommends an app called Bedsider, which provides daily reminders to take it.

Lantzman says apps such as Natural Cycles provide an important lesson for users: Many women are unaware of the ins and outs of their own menstrual cycles and fertility. Tracking the small, daily details can add up to a better understanding.

“You can look at a day, a week, a month and you can see a pattern of what’s going on,” he says.

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it, but I haven’t found that to be a problem,” she says. “Also, you can connect with others online for some healthy competition. I use the Fitbit Blaze and like the style of it, which also adds to the fun of it as you can switch out the bands.”

The cost range for some of these products varies. Apps such as My Fitness Pal, for example, are free. But some wearable tech can cost upwards of $200. Fitness DVDs from Beachbody or other companies can cost from $40 to more than $100.

Martin Acevedo, a fitness trainer in the suburbs of Chicago, says technology has been popping up more and more at the gym.

“I know a lot of the clients I work with have things like Fitbits.

I have them use the My Fitness Pal app to keep track of their diet,” he says. “As these things become more user-friendly, I think more people are more apt to use technology to help them work out.”

Acevedo says use of the new technology, however, can be limited by age factors and familiarity.

“I know with some of my older clients, they still like to write things out, whereas if I’m working with someone in their 30s, they are more likely to understand [the technology] I’m talking about or are already using it,” he says. “I’m a physical education teacher, too, and I see a lot of the kids wearing Fitbits and stuff. They keep track of how much activity they are doing.”

Acevedo sees benefits and negatives to the onslaught of technology.

“It’s easier now more than ever to find out what works and the different types of programs you can use to gain strength or the different types of diets,” he says. “It’s very

mometer and measure basal body temperature each day. After buying a subscription for the app and entering that data and some information about your cycle, the app “learns” and does a better job of synthesizing those numbers. It can then predict the small window of time you’re most likely to become pregnant. The app then let’s you know if it’s a “red” or “green” day, based on fertility levels.

Dr. Eric Lantzman, co-director of the Allegheny Health Network’s Division of Family Planning, says the app can be a useful tool, as long as you’re the type of person who is interested in collecting data and organized enough to keep it up.

“People are really interested in learning more data about themselves and everything around them, and that’s what is making this a hit,” he says.

The makers of Natural Cycles say, based on a clinical study, the success of the app depends on the accuracy of the algorithm, as well as the behavior of the users. Lantzman seriously cautions against using it as foolproof method to prevent pregnancy. Other failures of the app in those tests, he says, were attributed to forgetting to check the app, ignoring the app or failing to provide a backup method of contraception.

The European Journal of

Twenty-nine million adults and children in the United States have diabetes — nearly 10 percent of the population. An additional 86 million adults have prediabetes, a condition likely to lead to diabetes if not addressed. What’s more, diabetes disproportionately affects certain ethnic minorities and vulnerable populations such as the elderly and underserved.

The American Diabetes Association is fighting for millions of families and individuals, working to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes.

The Association is on the frontlines of patient education — one of the most critical components of successful treatment and improved outcomes. With easy-to- understand health information, they empower individuals to better prevent and manage this disease.

Healthy eating is one of the biggest challenges people can face in preventing and managing diabetes. Oftentimes, the food choices people make are full of calories yet lack the nutritional value the body needs. This confusion leads to expanding waistlines, low energy and rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and obe- sity-related illnesses.

The Association’s “Create Your Plate” method provides an easy way to eat well: • Imagine drawing a line down the middle of your dinner plate.

Then on one side, cut it again so you will have 3 sections on your plate.

• Fill the largest section with non-starchy vegetables such as salad, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes or others that you like.

• Now, in one of the smaller sections, put starchy foods such as noodles, rice, corn or potatoes.

• The other small section is for meat, fish, chicken, eggs or tofu.

Once you’ve mastered the

plate method, you can begin to make your meals even healthier.

The American Diabetes Association’s Recipes for Healthy Living website is your link to healthy recipes and meal-planning ideas.

Each month, Recipes for Healthy Living brings you a one-day meal plan with suggestions for adjusting carbohydrates and calories.

When you sign up, you’ll receive a monthly email announcing: • A new set of diabetes-friendly recipes, some of which have been incorporated into the meal plan • A one-day sample meal plan with a grocery list and tips to adjust carbohydrates & calories to better fit your needs • Videos showing you how to prepare our recipes and other healthy foods in the kitchen • A feature article on nutrition or a seasonal health topic • Quick tips for eating healthy and living well while maintaining a busy schedule Find the Recipes for Healthy Living website at Diabetes.org/ MFA-Recipes.

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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

The Center to host Farm Fest The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• Farm Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday June 2. The Children’s Farm will feature horse and hayrack rides, farm animals, kids’ activities, crafts including tie-dying shirts, a tractor display, and sustainable farming demonstrations of sheep shearing, raw wool spinning and carding, wood carving and bee keeping.

Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children from 2-12. Activities also have associated costs.

• Communion Sunday is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services.

Volunteers are needed to set up Communion as well as help distribute it. Those who are able and interested are requested to contact Chris Hopkins at The Center. All

are welcome. The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread.

• Jazz in the Pines: A Concert

by The Michael Walters Band is set for 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 3.

The Center is offering its 26th annual outdoor spring jazz concert to be held on the stage in the pine woods on the north end of the farm with The Michael Walters Band. The Michael Walters Band comes back to perform Motown, disco, and timeless classics. Audience members can park at the farm and jump on the hayrack with a lawn chair, blanket, and Ravinia-style picnic (no alcohol, please). The Center will provide punch and cookies. There is no admission fee to the concert, as the event is The Center’s gift to those who wish to attend. Kids are welcome.

• Lapidary will be taught from 8 to 11 a.m. for six Monday mornings beginning June 4. Art teacher Larry Rothenberg will help students turn rough hunks of rock into beautifully polished gemstones. They will create a pair

of round or oval stones and then advance to more complex designs.

The class fee is $115. Stones can be purchased from the instructor for projects.

• Basketmaking can be learned from 9 to 11 a.m. for four Tuesdays beginning June 5. Instructor Lois Shive will show students how to make an easy and beautiful woodbottomed basket with a choice of colored trim. Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $68 plus a $20 materials fee.

• Pottery will be the focus from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight Tuesdays beginning June 5, or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for eight Thursday beginning June 7. The class fee is $170. Art Director Heather Young will help students of various skill levels learn potting techniques. All materials will be included within the class fee.

• Metalsmithing for Jewelry will

be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for four Tuesdays, beginning June 5.

Instructor Mary Michaelson will show students how working with silver, copper or brass, students can create either a silver ring or pendant. The class will learn the basics of metalsmithing such as sawing, filing, sanding, and soldering. Advanced instruction will be given to continuing/advanced students. The class fee is $85 plus a $25 materials fee.

• Plein Aire Sketch And Watercolor is set from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday June 7. Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will visit Lake Katherine for this meeting. Painting and drawing is scheduled until 12:30, when the group breaks for lunch followed by a group critique. Students are asked to bring art supplies and a folding stool or chair. Pre-registration by calling The Center at 708-361-3650 is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details.

Classes are for students with some art experience. Class fee is $22 per session.

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Gareth Blakesley, director at Lake Katherine (left) and Maria DeCaprio-Sunta, Public Arts commissioner.

New mural arrives at Lake Katherine The Palos Heights Public Arts Commission (PAC) has created a new mural for the children’s area at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. In May, Lake Katherine presented an event, the Art & Nature Festival and the PAC led three interactive art activities. Participants of all ages were asked to do either a

Bridge Teen Center celebrates eight years The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

• “Dudes & Donuts” is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, May 31. In this boys-only program, participants will go head-to-head in a ring toss competition, then eat doughnuts while talking about leading by example.

• The Summer Kick-Off will happen from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Friday, June 1. The Bridge will host the band, As We Are. Dave King’s Giant Dart Board that towers over 12 feet tall, Freddy’s Frozen Custard, and Steakburgers’ frozen custard cookie sandwiches will be featured. The Art Studio will also be open with a painting challenge courtesy of City BBQ. The winner will receive a prize.

• An eighth anniversary new-

student orientation and community open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2. The new student orientation happens from 10 to 11 a.m. and advance signup is highly recommended by calling The Bridge.

The new-student orientation is for incoming seventh graders and any new seventh through 12th grade students and a parent or guardian.

Tours of The Bridge will be available as well as a staff meet and

enough, you can accept a position of leadership in the near future, even if you haven’t yet had authority over others. This is a turning point.

like you have finally begun to realize your goals. Just don’t steer off path, and take time to reflect on your success.

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you are seeking pleasure, try some healthy pursuits.

These can include exercise, soothing baths, hiking trips, or other activities that benefit the mind and body.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Try to be as perceptive as possible when dealing with individuals in the days to come, Taurus.

This will help you help them as effectively as you can.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence may surprise you this week, and you may feel like there is nothing you cannot do, Gemini. Others will respond positively to your advice.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are commanding

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take shifting emotions in stride, Leo. There is no right or wrong way to feel. If something does become troublesome, talk it out with a confidante.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a long to-do list may leave you wondering why you decided to take on so much. Consider the ways you can lighten your load and approach remaining tasks one by one.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your efforts will soon begin to bear fruit. You may feel

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Take time to reflect on your relationships this week, Scorpio.

Such reflection can help you ensure you let others know just how much they mean to you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Take pride in your accomplishments and those of your associates, Sagittarius. You have collectively been working hard and deserve all the recognition you get.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Look for ways to be more independent this week, Capricorn.

Explore different events or pos-

greet. New students can learn the program sign-up system and the online student portal. The community open house and eighth anniversary celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will be given and community residents can meet the staff. There also will be a behind the scenes tours of The Bridge Thrift Store. The community open house and celebration is not a supervised student event.

leaf print or draw an object from nature. All of the squares were then collected and arranged by Maria DeCaprio-Sunta and Vanessa Sunta, commissioners on Public Arts. Quotations about nature are also scattered throughout the mural. It was officially installed on May 23.

Photos by Jack Martin

Left: Competitor Claire Richards, 32, from Palos Heights with husband Tim and daughter Victoria, age 1. Below: Seth Mendoza,12, from Mokena, races to victory.

Pre-teen wins Lake Katherine trail race

Seth Mendoza, 12, outran adults sibilities where you can hang solo. and children alike to win Lake You can use some time alone.

Katherine’s Break For The Lake trail race recently.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The athletic youth from Mokena Aquarius, you may find your- finished the 5K race with a time self dealing with mixed feelings of 21:12 minutes. Nick Diaz, 22, that you can’t get to the root of. from Tinley Park, came in second Relieving stress can ease any wor- in the male category with a time ries you have. of 23:19 minutes, while Andrius Jurevicius, 52, placed third with PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 a time of 23:30 minutes.

A greater sense of clarity is Grace Magdziarz, 15, from coming your way, Pisces. Re- Lemont, came first in the female mind yourself to be inspired by category with a time of 26:07 minthe sights and people around you. utes. Sherry Laniosz, 37, from Oak Park, scooped second with a time of 26:31 minutes, and Meg Pef, 46, FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS from Chicago, placed third with MAY 31 a time of 26:34 minutes.

Duncan Jones, Director (47) Despite forecasts of rain and JUNE 1 a cool breeze, 50 runners comAmy Schumer, Comic (37) peted in the early morning race JUNE 2 on Sunday, enjoying views of the Zachary Quinto, Actor (41) lake, forest and prairie en route.

Proceeds from the race will go toward children’s programs, ecological restoration and animal care at the non-profit nature center.

Sponsors for the event included Bridgeview Auto Center, Chicagoland CPR, Interdom LLC, Peace Village and Running Excel. Pete’s Fresh Market in Bridgeview donated water and fruit.

Home cooks can combine tailor-made companions in this recipe Tacos are a beloved dish, and few things complement a tasty taco better than a cold beer. Ambitious home cooks who want to combine these two tailor-made companions can thank the Stone Brewing Co. for the following recipe for “Arrogant Bastard Ale Avocado Tacos,” which can be found in John Holl’s “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” (Storey). This recipe is great for avocado lovers and vegetarians or anyone who simply enjoys a good taco.

ARROGANT BASTARD ALE AVOCADO TACOS Makes 6 to 8 servings SALSA FRESCA • 11/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion • 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced jalapeño peppers • 1/4 cup lime juice • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Arrogant Bastard Ale Battered Avocados • 2 cups Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale, chilled • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun spice blend

• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried chipotle chiles • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 41/2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and quartered • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs • Salt TACOS • 1 cup Stone Levitation Ale BBQ Sauce, or similar barbecue sauce • 18 small corn tortillas • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese • Microgreens or chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1. To make the Salsa Fresca: Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days to allow the flavors to mingle.

2. To make the batter: Pour the ale into a narrow, high-sided container.

Stir in the Cajun spice blend, chiles, garlic, salt, and paprika.

3. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl, then add them to the beer mixture slowly, whisking

well until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Add more flour if necessary to create a tempura-style batter for coating the avocados. Set the batter aside.

4. Preheat the oven to 200 F. Prepare a deep fryer or pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a deep cast iron or heavy pot that is at least 4 inches deep. Heat the oil to 360 F. Pour the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish.

5. Use tongs to grab the avocado quarters and dunk them in the prepared batter. Shake off any excess and roll the avocados in the breadcrumbs to coat all sides. Fry the avocados in batches until golden brown, 1 to 21/2 minutes each. (Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the temperature of the oil significantly.)

6. Transfer the cooked avocados to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Season with a sprinkling of salt and keep them in the oven until the entire batch is ready.

7. Assemble the tacos: Heat the barbecue sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Warm the tortillas on a griddle or in the oven, if desired.

8. Place one avocado quarter on each of the tortillas. Top each avocado with the warm barbecue sauce, salsa, cheese, and microgreens. Serve immediately.