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THE REGIONAL NEWS Named best small weekly in Illinois five times by the Illinois Press Association

Thursday, June 30, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 26 • 2 Sections

Panel likes Heights senior living plan Wins unanimous preliminary approval by city plan body

By Jack Murray

Regional News Editor Plans to build a retirement community at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue easily sailed to unanimous preliminary approval

by Palos Heights’ seven-member Planning and Zoning Commission on Monday.

Spectrum Retirement Commu-

nities gave the “most organized, professional presentation” that Commissioner Michael Lombard ever heard in his many years serving on the panel and its forerunner, he said. “I commend you and your staff,” he told the Spectrum group after their presentation to the commission.

Spectrum plans a 180-unit, twoand four-story building of 96 inde-

pendent-living and 84 assisted-living and memory-care units, senior development Vice President Mike Longfellow outlined the plans to the panel. The total cost to build it would be more than $30 million, Longfellow estimated.

Spectrum could break ground on the new residential building in spring 2017 and it could open by late 2018 if all city, county and

state approvals it needs are given in timely fashion. One approval that may be needed is that of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), which owns some of the land on the parcel that is leased by the city for Lake KathSpectrum Retirement Communities graphic erine. The Illinois Department of Transportation must also approve Rendering shows the entry of the senior-living building proposed for the vacant triangle located at the northeast corner of Route 83 and Harlem

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PALOS PARK

Fond farewells for library head Sheila Sosnicki led decade of progress

By Michael Gilbert A final chapter in the career of Palos Park Library Director Sheila Sosnicki was written Monday as Palos Park officials used the council meeting to honor her upon her retirement as library chief.

Sosnicki, who earlier this year announced she would be retiring on June 30 after 10 years with the Palos Park Public Library, received a proclamation from Mayor John Mahoney declaring June 27 as “Sheila Sosnicki Day” in Palos Park.

“I want to thank you very much for all you’ve done,” Mahoney told her at the start of a nearly Photos by Dermot Connolly 10-minute-long presentation. “You The view from the top of the new Swallow Cliff stairs is worth the climb needed to get there. Officials with Path Construction who built them said they have done a tremendous job in were made using a concrete base overlaid with 8-inch thick limestone from Wisconsin. the 10 years you have been with the library.”

Mahoney praised Sosnicki for

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“keeping the library relevant in a digital world.” As an example, he cited the library’s recent renovation, which created more open space by removing walls and relocating offices. Mahoney said this renovation accommodates those patrons who simply want sit down with their laptop computer or enjoy a cup of coffee with friends. The renovation did not actually increase the size of the 6,100-square-foot building, 12300 Forest Glen Blvd.

“The renovation turned out brilliantly,” Mahoney said. “This new addition got things exactly right.

Instead of trying to build bigger — which we could have done — it’s how do we bring people together.

That’s where the library still has a lot of relevance.”

A grand-reopening celebration of the completion of the renovations last Saturday also saw a farewell party for patrons to wish Sosnicki a happy retirement. Live See LIBRARY, Page 3

Paired stairs close circuit up and down Swallow Cliff

By Dermot Connolly

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he newly opened second set of stairs in Swallow Cliff Woods in Palos Park offers exercise buffs a full circuit of 293 stairs connected by a path to build their strength and stamina.

The original stairway of 125 limestone steps dates back to 1930, when the Civiilian Conservation Corps built it. While the toboggan run it led to closed in 2004, the stairs are still a popular exercise destination, especially for long-distance runners.

Officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting at the stairs Saturday.

Among them, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said that Swallow Cliff will be open for sledding during the winter.

Photo by Michael Gilbert

Lala Pinkins of Chicago completes her first circuit of the Swallow Cliff stairs on Saturday. She will be offering

See STAIRWAY, Page 2 outdoor yoga classes on weekends the site this summer.

Retiring Palos Park Administrative Librarian Sheila Sosnicki and Mayor John Mahoney share a laugh at the Village Council meeting Monday when Sosnicki was honored for her 10 years with the Palos Park Public Library.

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Fourth of July weekend in Palos-Orland The village of Orland Park will host a number of events to celebrate America’s birthday.

The community’s celebration begins with the annual Liberty Run/Walk this Friday, at 7 p.m.

Pre-registration is required.

The festivities continue on Sunday, with the free outdoor concert featuring The City Lights Orchestra at Centennial Park West from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas and picnics to Centennial Park West located at Park Station Boulevard and Somerglen Lane in the Collete Highlands Subdivision near 159th Street and 107th Avenue. Free parking is available at the adjacent Metra train station accessible via Jillian Road from 108th Avenue.

Also on Sunday, July 3, the village’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center will host its Flick-N-Float at 8:30 p.m. showing “Kung Fu Panda 3,” sponsored by Central Credit Union of Illinois. Normal admission fees apply.

The holiday weekend comes full circle on Monday, the Fourth of July, with more festivities at the village’s Centennial Park, 15600 West Ave. Live music will be provided by The Breakfast Club from 7:15 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. followed by the presentation of colors and the village’s annual fireworks show.

The July 1 Liberty Run/Walk is a two-mile, chip timed race or a one mile walk through Centennial Park. All participants will receive race T-shirts, free admission to Centennial Pool for July 1, 2, 3, or 4 and entry into the post-

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With hands on their hearts, runners in Orland Park’s Liberty Run/Walk listen to the national anthem before the last year’s run. This year’s event will be held Friday.

race raffle drawings. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers overall and in each age group. The Kids’ Run for Fun 50 Yard Dash, for children ages 4 to 8, will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Questions about the Village of Orland Park’s July 4th Weekend festivities is available by calling the Recreation Department at 4037275. Residents are reminded that village offices and the Secretary of State Office at the Village Hall will be closed on Monday, July 4. Garbage pick-up in the village will be one day later beginning Monday, July 4.

Palos Heights Independence Day events in Palos Heights will start with the traditional July 3 festival celebration from 4:30 to 11:30 p.m. this Sunday in Memorial Park, College Drive (Route 83) and 76th Avenue.

Attractions for kids will include a petting zoo, pony wheel, moonwalk, a giant slide and two climbing walls, in addition to face painting, obstacle courses, a mini train, balloon twisters and a clown.

A DJ will be playing tunes from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., when Run, Forrest, Run, a 90s tribute

band will take the stage in the beer tent. The music will continue until 11:30 p.m.

The fireworks show from nearby Lake Katherine is scheduled to begin at 9:15 p.m.

The city’s annual Independence Day parade on Harlem Avenue will start at noon on Monday, the Fourth of July, from First Midwest Bank at 12600 S. Harlem Ave., and head north to 119th Street, Residents are invited to decorate bicycles, wagons and strollers, and march in the parade.

More information about getting involved may be obtained by calling (708) 361-1807.

Orland will start Independence celebration with annual City Lights Orchestra concert The Village of Orland Park will begin its Independence Day celebration this Sunday, July 3, with its annual City Lights Orchestra concert at Centennial Park West.

Rich Daniels and The City Lights Orchestra make their annual appearance at the village’s 12-acre park at 5 p.m.

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy this free, twohour concert featuring a collection of American songs performed by various vocalists and accompanied by a 45-piece orchestra.

Since 1974, Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra have been entertaining audiences in Chicago and across the nation, performing their renditions of everything from The Big Bang Era and Sinatra to The Beatles and Motown.

Guests are welcome to bring their own refreshments, and Brass Tap and Nothing Bundt Cakes will also have items available for purchase.

Located in the Colette Highlands Subdivision near 159th and

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Continued from Page 1 Preckwinkle joined Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney and others for the ceremonial opening of the improved site on Route 83 between LaGrange Road and 104th Avenue.

Former Cook County Commissioner Liz Doody Gorman (R-17th) was also there, as well as Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall and Cook County Department of Public Health Chief Operating Officer Dr. Terry Mason. Gorman was succeeded in office by Sean Morrison when she stepped down in 2015, but Preckwinkle credited her with showing her the need for a second set of stairs during a tour of the Forest Preserves that Gorman gave her when she took office in 2010.

The president is being very modest,” said Gorman. “When I brought her here, the first thing she said was, ‘this could use a second set of stairs.’ I’m happy to be here to see this project come to fruition,” said Gorman.

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The village of Orland Park celebrates America’s birthday with its annual free outdoor concert on Sunday featuring The City Lights Orchestra at Centennial Park West. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, snacks and drinks to the village’s Centennial Park West for the 5 p.m. concert

108th Avenue, Centennial Park West is at Park Station Boulevard and Somerglen Lane. The park has several rolling hills where attendees can sit to enjoy the performance. Free parking is available

at the adjacent train station on Jillian Road.

This free Village of Orland Park concert is co-sponsored by Mayor Daniel J. McLaughlin, the Orland Park Prairie Newspaper,

serves’ three-year Centennial Celebration, we’re looking ahead to the next century by developing new ways to engage people of Cook County. We want to get people outdoors and hopefully create longstanding connections to nature and the Forest Preserves,” Preckwinkle said, noting that a new boathouse has also been built on nearby Maple Lake.

Another popular new attraction at Swallow Cliff is the new Swallow Cliff Pavilion, with its Vamoose Café, offering refreshments and healthy snacks and sandwiches. Randall pointed out that the solar panels and other “green” features of the building, which includes rental space, a warming shelter and restrooms.

The cost of the Pavilion was about $1.5 million, and the new stairs cost $750,000, according to county officials. Funding came from general obligation bonds issued in 2012 for land acquisition and capital improvements. The county also received a grant from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, which supported the design and installation of green building features

Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney, after climbing the new stairs a couple of times, noted that Palos Park is surrounded by 11,000 acres of forest preserves, one-sixth of the total 77,000 acres in Cook County.

“Swallow Cliff has always been a landmark here, and the improvements will take make it an even bigger attraction for people coming to the village from all over.

I already sent a few people to Francesca’s for lunch,” he added.

Al Bucci of Palos Park, who has been using the stairs for exercise for the past 28 years, said he was very impressed with the café as well as the stairs.

“The new stairs are great,” he said, pointing out that their design means the climb is not as steep as on the original stairs. “You can stop at the landings along the way,” he said, noting that the stairs also connect to miles of trails through the woods.

Monika Jendrzejek of Chicago came for a yoga session on the lawn that was part of the Wellness in the Woods program, said she tackled the stairs for the first time to give herself a cardio workout.

The University of Chicago Medicine, Airy’s Inc., Brass Tap, Music Performance Trust Fund.

For more information, contact the Recreation Administration Office at 403-7275.

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Continued from Page 1 plans for ingress and egress for the community.

The triangular-shaped site (see above) poses significant developmental challenges, such as a buried petroleum pipeline. But it remains an outstanding location for a retirement community, Spectrum’s attorney, David Shaw, opened the presentation. Of the site’s 8 acres, 5.8 acres would be taken up by senior living and 2.25 acres closest to Harlem Avenue reserved for commercial development.

Shaw yielded to Longfellow who reviewed for commissioners Spectrum’s experience as owner/operators of 33 properties in 11 states, concentrated in the Midwest, especially the Chicago area. It employs 2,200 people, 20 in development who “design and build communities for our operations department to operate,” Longfellow said.

“Senior living is a broad term,” Longfellow noted, but he explained how Spectrum defines it in its facilities. The social aspects of lifestyle activities are important, Longfellow said. Each Spectrum facility has up to 45 percent common areas, or amenities space — dining rooms, bistros, libraries, lounges, game rooms, movie theater — that “support lifestyle enrichment,” he added.

The senior living facility would have 112 parking spaces, which Longfellow described as ample to cover residents, staff and visitors. Although the facility would employ 75 to 80 people, employees on site during any given shift number 28 to 30. Residents who own cars range from 10 to 15 percent in assisted living and 20 to 25 percent in independent living.

Palos Heights is an attractive location for the complex because

of demographics, Longfellow told commissioners. “The number of seniors themselves, and adult children of seniors fits perfectly for us.” The visibility of the corner and opportunity to develop commercial outlots near the corner closest to Harlem add to the site’s desirability, Longfellow added.

The independent living portion of the community would contain an interior courtyard with putting greens, a fountain and seating areas. More patio seating areas, with tables, chairs and umbrellas, would be on patios on the north side of the building facing the Cal-Sag Trail and Calumet-Sag Channel.

Monday was Longfellow’s third presentation in the City Council chambers. He previously gave presentations to the council last December and again in April. For Monday’s hearing, each commissioner received a thick bound booklet containing the plat of survey elevations, engineering and site plans.

Longfellow and his associates were able to answer commissioners’ questions about parking, drainage, two planned retention ponds, landscaping and access for fire vehicles in case of fire to commissioners’ satisfaction.

The panel opened the floor to residents’ questions. Resident Sharon Hoffman, looking to downsize her home, had several. The studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments would be open to people 55 and older, Longfellow replied.

Residents’ average age is 80 years.

Units are monthly rentals, with no buy-in fee. Laundry facilities are in-unit, not communal.

For residents with vehicles, the facility would offer one nine-car fully enclosed garage, and 40 covered parking spaces in carports.

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Completing the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Swallow Cliff Woods stairs in Palos Park on Saturday are former Cook County Commissioner Liz Doody Gorman (R-17th), from left, county Dept. of Public Health chief officer Dr. Terry Mason, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Forest Preserves Supt. Arnold Randall, Palos Park Mayor John Mahoney, Vamoose Café manager Bill Tutorello, and Path Construction president Rich Krause.

“I’m thrilled with the whole place. I’ll definitely be coming back. It is great to get out of the

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Concept map shows the commercial outlots closest to Harlem Avenue at College Drive. The senior living complex, a two-story structure connected to a four-story one, is shown to the east. Water detention ponds would be dug in the apex of the triangle pointing east.

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Palos Dist. 118 could scrap referendum on bond issue

By Anne Knight

Regional correspondent

Photos by Patt Bailey

More than 135 people attended the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s “A Day in the Garden” Garden Walk last Saturday.

The event was held to raise monies for the lighted sign at the Rec Center. It started with a full breakfast catered

by Royalberry Restaurant and was sponsored in part by First Merchants Bank which also gave each guest a spray hand sanitizer. All of the photos from the day’s event are on the Club’s Facebook page or you can follow the link via their website: phwc.wordpress.com

Palos Heights Garden Walk a stroll down community lane

Palos School District 118 will reconsider its $6.5 million working cash fund borrowing at the next school board meeting in August.

The school board traditionally skips a board meeting in July.

Palos Park resident John T. Donovan last December filed 2,100 signatures of district residents to force Palos Park’s plan to sell bonds to raise $6.5 million onto the November presidential election ballot as a referendum question.

The school board has until that meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 9, to move forward with placing the question on that ballot or nullify the bond issue. Technically, the school board can legally vote to cancel its planned bond issue at that meeting and later vote again, after a 60 day waiting period, to pursue the issuance of working cash bonds through the process of legal notice and a public hearing.

Also at the board’s meeting last week, Supt. Anthony Scarsella reported that although the enrollment numbers are steady

in the district with an anticipated 106 students in the first grade and 100 in the second, it is possible that “one second grade teacher at Palos East Elementary may be moved to first grade to reduce class size in the coming 20162017 school year.”

That decision will be explored further at the next school board meeting on August 9.

Justin Veihman, Chief School Board Official for School District 118, was also named school treasurer for the fiscal year 2016-17, an appointment which the school board is required to re-install every year.

First on a long list of approvals from the board was an intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Ridge School District 127.5 Superintendent Dr. Kevin Russell to participate in a cost saving agreement for bilingual coordination services for the coming school year.

Also approved was a bid by Veritiv to supply paper to the district for $27,875 for the same fiscal year.

Additionally, the board approved a contract for lighting and energy conservation with Trane Building Advantage in the amount

of $205,371.

Aramark Food Services also received a one year extension of their 2015-16 contract with the district.

Certified staff being called back into employment within the district include: Mary Green, East; Brittany Kawa, East; Holly Nighosian, West; Nahaheel Shehadeh, East, for the 2016-17 school year.

Recommended for employment by the School Board include: Yusra (Sarah) Said, Bilingual Coordinator for the District and Paula Lynch, Instructional Resource Staff, West, effective for the 2016-17 school year.

Support staff being called back for employment include: Kathy Eichenlaub, OT Assistant, Joanna Nebel, Paraprofessional, West; Joan Vaisman, Paraprofessional, West; Amy Paladin, Paraprofessional, South; and Aneta Bednarz, Paraprofessional, South, all effective August 17, 2016.

Noted resignations include Caitlin Nugent, Operations, West, effective June 3, 2016 and the retirement of Gayle Worthington, playground Aide at East, effective August 1, 2016.

District 230 sets budget hearing amid uncertainty

By Dermot Connolly

The Palos Heights Rec Center was decorated by the Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s Project Committee under the artful eye of member Joan Meyers. Guests were given a floral favor and the room had other floral touches all donated by Mitchell’s Orland Park Flowers. Nancy Mitchell is the new president, and her motto is, “It’s Time to Bloom!” Anyone interested in “blooming” with the Club before it’s first meeting in September, may contact Mary Lee Lockwood @ mleelockwood@gmail.com . Shown enjoying the tea garden setting are project committee chair Sherry TerMaat with her granddaughers, Zoe and Samantha, who helped serve at the event.

While still waiting for the state Legislature to come to agreement on a long-overdue state budget, the District 230 School Board is taking steps to ensure that its own budget for the 2017-18 school year is approved on time.

At its meeting last Thursday, the board set Thursday, Sept. 29, as the date of the public hearing that must be held before its own budget is approved. It will be held at 7 p.m. at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St. Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Lavelle said that staff is currently working on drawing up a budget. A final budget review is scheduled for Aug. 19, giving time to listen to feedback and make adjustments before the hearing. “(Coming up with a budget) has got to be the most difficult thing to do, because we don’t know what the heck is going on in Springfield,” said board member Denis Ryan.

“The best guess is, we could expect to receive what we got last year,” said Lavelle.

For the 12 years in a row, Dis-

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Continued from Page 1 music, a cake and other special events were featured. Her last day was to be today (June 30).

At Monday’s council meeting, Commissioner James Pavlatos complimented Sosnicki for being “hard working and dedicated.”

“She had a vision that a library had to be a gathering place,” Pavlatos said of the recent renovation which made the building “more welcoming.” “The young people of today are involved in computers and they needed a place to go that was computer-friendly and Guests gathered during visits to six gardens in the Palos area to revisit plants they knew and to learn more about Sheila had a vision to open this gardening from the owners themselves. Many were overheard saying how well-organized the event was, and place up and get people to come appreciated the efforts of the committee, the homeowners and the sponsors. with their laptop or sit down and read a newspaper or have a cup of coffee. She helped turn the library into a meeting place where people can actually come together.

It wasn’t that before.

“Sheila didn’t want to leave things to the status quo. She knew that things had to change.”

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After showing off his prize hosta, Michael Hejhal is shown keeping cool with Marianne Orr, PHWC member and former president, and Julie Pietrzak, newly elected president of the Palos Heights Garden Club. Michael’s wife, Laurie, has a history with gardening. Her family used to own a nursery on 111th Street. Laurie also had plant handouts for her guests.

trict 230 has passed a balanced budget, and has not had to raise its tax levy for the past four. “So the pressure is on,” board President Rick Nogal reminded Lavelle.

Leaders of the state Legislature and Gov. Rauner were expected to meet in Springfield yesterday to find some temporary measures they could agree upon, with the immediate goal being to find the education funding needed that will allow schools to open on time in the fall. Without a budget, many school districts, including Chicago, were in danger of being unable to open their doors.

“From what we can tell now, It looks like a bill for education funding will be passed sometime in July,” said Supt. James Gay. “The sticking point seems to be the extra funding being requested for Chicago schools,” said the superintendent. Chicago Public Schools are seeking extra funding for pension payments.

“They’re talking about funding higher education at a better level too,” said Gay. “That is good from our perspective because our students go on to higher education, and this will allow them to go to Moraine Valley or state schools

or anywhere else.”

Lavelle said he was told Rauner wants to come up with a stopgap budget to get the state through the November election and the end of the year. He said districts would likely be “held harmless,” with none of the threatened funding cuts for this year.

Gov. Rauner on Tuesday unveiled just such a stopgap budget aimed at ensuring that schools open on time and keeping state government operations working until the end of this year.

But the proposal doesn’t include the boost in funding for Chicago Public Schools that Democratic leaders are seeking.

According to reports, Rauner’s proposal would cost $50.3 billion, including $7 billion for local school districts, which is up $240 million from this year.

Democratic leaders, who are expected to offer their own proposals this weekm have cautioned that any legislation now must receive a 60 percent majority of votes now that the May 31 deadline has passed.

So, as Gay said last week, “There is nothing definite at this point.”

A resident of Palos Heights, Sosnicki left her post at that city’s library to assume her position over Palos Park’s library.

Sosnicki addressed the council to thank them for the recognition and also took a minute to extend her gratitude to her library staff and past and present members of the board of trustees.

“I want to say that I did not do this alone by any means,” she said.

“I have a wonderful staff that is very small but longstanding. The library boards that I have had have been the most dedicated people who really loved the library.”

She credited a 2008 meeting with Mahoney as a turning point for making the library into the user friendly facility is today.

“John Mahoney and I started talking back in 2008 about how things can’t stay the same,” Sosnicki said. “You’ve got to get out there and find what people really want.”

Sosnicki noted more public computers were installed and the

children’s section was remodeled to make it more bright and welcoming for the younger library patrons.

“Sheila modernized the library,” Mahoney said. “She made it more community-orientated.”

Kathryn Sofianos, a Palos Park resident, who is the former head of adult services/assistant director at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, has been pegged as Sosnicki’s successor.

Also Monday, Mahoney told the council and residents in attendance the deadline to display the 201617 village vehicle sticker is July 1. Those in violation are subject to a $50 ticket, he said.

The cost of a vehicle sticker for a passenger car is $60 while a recreational vehicle is $70, motorcycle $35 and antique $45. Drivers aged 65 and older are eligible to purchase one vehicle sticker at 50 percent off the normal fee, Mahoney said. Stickers may be purchased at the Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 111th St.

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EDITORIAL

OPINION

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Enough

Illinois’ budget standoff must be resolved, and must be resolved now. Whether or not our leaders manage to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, Illinois still needs the stability of a full budget to restore the health of our state and its economy.

For a year, our state’s elected leaders have engaged in what can only be called political malpractice.

Illinois is the only state in the country that doesn’t have a budget.

For a year, because of that failure, it has stiffed small businesses, social service agencies and its higher education system, leaving them trying to operate without money they’re owed. State operations have been cobbled together through a patchwork of court orders, and the state gets deeper in debt by the minute.

Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Monday the state was on the verge of crisis, and that it would be an “outrageous, tragic failure” if schools don’t open on time this fall.

With all due respect, Governor, the state is already in crisis and the budget standoff has already been an “outrageous, tragic failure.”

A stopgap may delay imminent emergency and we desperately need that. But it’s still not enough.

As legislators return to Springfield today — for the first time this month — Illinois’ historic, serious problems have been made even worse by the failure to compromise on a balanced, long-term spending plan.

The political war between Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan has been confounding and unconscionable. Rauner has insisted on passage of the so-called Turnaround Agenda, a series of pro-business measures, as a condition of the budget. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton have seemed focused primarily on thwarting the governor.

Neither the governor nor the legislature has put forth a balanced budget. Decades of delaying action and willfully ignoring issues like the state’s epically ballooning pension obligations have devastated its financial stability. The state must make cuts, and yes, more revenue will be needed to stanch the economic bleeding.

The consequences of having no budget have been harsh and far-reaching.

The state’s colleges and universities, which ought to be linchpins for growth and economic development, instead have been starved.

Hundreds have been laid off, programs have been shuttered. High school graduates look at this mess, fear for their future, and enroll in out-of-state colleges. Our best and brightest may not come back after they complete their education elsewhere.

Meanwhile, more than 130,000 low-income students have had financial aid snatched away. Do these students who wish to better themselves and their future job prospects through education have other resources to continue? In most cases, no.

One million of Illinois’ most vulnerable people — the poor, the at-risk kids, the elderly, the mentally ill, the homeless, the victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault — have been directly harmed by the state’s dereliction of duty, as social service agencies cut services.

Hospitals and medical providers are owed hundreds of millions in unpaid state employee medical bills and delayed Medicaid payments.

Countless business owners, large and small, have struggled to survive because they haven’t been paid. Cities and small towns have been left holding the bag for unpaid state bills.

And yet, it could get even worse. More than $2 billion in active road construction projects might be shut down, leading to as many as 25,000 workers losing their jobs.

The state’s corrections system says it’s on the verge of not being able to feed inmates and operate prisons.

Social services agencies will continue to turn away the ill, the homeless, the elderly.

The state’s schools were spared last year by a separate appropriation. But this year, many districts face the very real possibility of not opening or not being able to stay open.

But what have citizens seen from the Capitol? We have seen political posturing. We have seen a governor who campaigned as a practical business leader dedicated to finding fixes instead act as an ideological purist. We have seen elected representatives apparently unable to stand up to Madigan, Cullerton and Rauner to demand a resolution to the crisis. We have not seen compromise.

Perhaps the most damaging long-term effect is the toxic cynicism and frustration this crisis has created among its residents, who have to wonder at this point if Rauner, Madigan and Cullerton simply view the toll on Illinois’ people as mere collateral damage. At a recent Better Government Association panel on the impasse’s impact, multiple social service providers said flatly they don’t believe leaders care about their plight.

Many long-term changes are needed to restore Illinois to solid ground. Redistricting reform is a critical piece of restoring true political competitiveness that will lead to legislators facing more accountability to the voters they represent.

But the day has come. Illinois’ people cannot be held hostage for a second year without a budget. Voters must revolt and demand better.

THE Enough.

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To the editor: In Mr. Hanania’s article “Time to crack down hard on guns” he needs to do some research before espousing his knowledge of guns. Whether it was an AR-15 or Sig MCX that maniac Mateen used, they were NOT automatic weapons (automatic weapons are strictly regulated and require special licensing). They are semi-automatic. There is a big difference in their operation. Mr. Hanania should go into a gun shop and ask for an automatic weapon.

See how far that gets him.

Does Mr. Hanania really think that a criminal knows the legality of gun ownership? Citizens who abide by the law do, criminals could care less. Mr. Hanania thinks right wing fanatics are the problem. The real problem are left wing fanatics, like Mr. Hanania, who want to blame the weapon instead of the nuts using them. Whether it’s a gun, bomb, knife, bat, hatchet, car or anything else, these items can do nothing without a person behind them. The left wing fanatics are always trying to take away the rights of honest people instead of addressing the real problem today, radical Islamic extremists.

The only things I can agree with in his article is that prisoners should have no benefits, no conveniences, smaller cells and making prison hell. Also, someone on a “no fly” or “terror watch list” should not be allowed to purchase guns. But there needs to be a sensible way to get off the list if put on one incorrectly. Just suspecting someone is not justification to REGIONAL NEWS prevent someone from purchasAn THEindependent, locally-owned REGIONAL NEWS Editor’s note: About 65 Illinois newspapers are running editorials today through An independent, locally-owned community newspaper ing firearms. What happened to community newspaper thepublished beginning of July on the need for an end to the state budget standoff. The weekly An independent, locally-owned innocent until proven guilty?

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Putting the ‘public’ into the Orland Park Public Library Dear Editor: Action taken June 20 by the Orland Park Library Trustees is commendable. Director Mary Weimar had hired her son Mark on June 3 for Temporary Maintenance anticipating approval by the Board of Trustees for her motion. However, Kathleen Andrews and I protested Mary’s double standard and family favoritism in a public workplace along with the continued issue of providing pornography at taxpayer expense. Thank you, trustees, for denying the hiring motion and taking a step forward to putting the “public” back into the Orland Park Public Library.

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids has been catalogued in the Parent/Juvenile section and is available for your use in discussing this difficult topic with your children or grandchildren. It is sad that Orland Park Library Director and Trustees sabotage the health and safety of our children by providing pornography in a “public” building on computer screens purchased with our tax dollars.

The response to the fundraiser for Women At Risk International was generous, however, pornography fuels prostitution and sex trafficking. We cannot continue to support the very conditions that destroy the lives of children and women trapped in sex trafficking.

Library Director Mary Weimar and trustees discount the 2003 Supreme Court ruling that “public libraries’ use of internet filtering software does not violate their patrons’ First Amend-

ment rights.” They ignore Mayor McLaughlin’s letter “… would it not be reasonable to consider filters on all computers?” Were the same community efforts that saved Palos Fitness Center targeted at saving public computers from porn, this menace would be eradicated. Your voice makes a difference.

Public Comment is the first 30 minutes of the Library Trustees weetings, held on the third Monday of each month in Room 104. Director Weimar’s contact: mweimar@orlandparklibrary.org or phone 4285203. President Nancy Healy: nhealy@orlandparklibrary.org or leave a message 428-5100.

Together, we can take another step forward to putting “public” back into the Orland Park Public Library.

— Nanc Junker, Orland Park

We must recognize the enemy to defend America Dear Editor, The Orlando nightclub massacre has provided the president with yet another opportunity to push his agenda of more stringent gun control. Never waste a good crisis!

No matter that the murderer was self-identified as a radical Islamist,with a clear motive and objective, the president continues to refuse to name the enemy and continues to chastise and blame good, law abiding American citizens. He showed no compassion for the injured victims and the families of those slain, but used his press conference as a convenient opportunity to vent his vitriol against the presumptive Republican presidential candidate.

He acted as though he was on the campaign trail instead of stepping up and actually acting presidential.

We are told the murderer was known to authorities, but they had taken no preemptive action against him. Were they told to stand down? This is not unheard of--remember Benghazi?

In reality a few months prior to this horrendous event, a Muslim Iman went to Orlando and stated bluntly that homosexuals should be killed. The FBI wanted to warn gay bars about this threat, but the president specifically forbade them to do so. And the president consistently has ordered the words Islam, jihad and the like to be scrubbed from all intelligence reports. He claims that stricter gun control laws could have prevented this radical Islamic mass murder. But, they have very strict gun laws in Beslan, Russia as well as in Paris and Brussels. They do not have gun shops in Paris, but they do have three mosques where the authorities uncovered military armories heavily stocked with assault rifles and other weapons.

Authorities in Germany have recently discovered the same in their country. Radical Islamists are also throwing homosexuals to their deaths from tops of buildings or hanging them on cranes. They are using stones to kill, not the rapists, but the victims of rape. They are using knives to kill Jewish people in Israel. Guns are NOT the issue here. Naming our enemy is, and the president stubbornly refuses to do so. At present radical Islam is at war with non-Muslims in Orlando and other American cities, Paris, Brussels, Munich, Rome and pretty much every western nation. They are at war with Orthodox Christians and atheists in Russia.They are at war with Buddhists and Hindus in Asia. They are at war with the Israelis in the Middle East.

They are at war with non-Muslims in Africa, Egypt, Syria and Iraq and now they are at war here. They are even at war with Muslims who are decent and peace-loving and want no part of such butchery and carnage.

In light of this, instead of enacting more stringent safeguards for our nation, the president continues to bring in, Continued on Page 5

Some gun advocates bully to make point Everyone has a right to express their opinions on any topic in America without having to be bullied by those who disagree.

But I knew a debate on gun restrictions would bring out some fanatics who can’t argue facts but do call you names.

People become bullies when they can’t debate, or because their facts are weak.

One of the weakest is the assertion that there is a significant difference between a fully automatic weapon or a semi-automatic weapon. It’s insignificant. Both are “automatic.”

They drop the word “fully” to defend their weak argument. Laws today ban “fully” automatic weapons, but not “semi”-automatic weapons. Semi-automatic or assault weapons were banned at the federal level but not anymore. Some states have their own laws but this needs to be done across the country. Both “fully” and “semi” automatic weapons should be banned.

Both do everything in terms of getting a bullet ready to be fired. The fully automatic weapon allows you to hold the trigger down and it cycles through the process of loading and firing a bullet rapidly. The semi-automatic does everything, but a user must pull the trigger for each bullet (round).

Many “semi”-automatic weapons like the AR-15 can fire 30 bullets in three seconds, with a slight adjustment allowing you to hold the trigger down to fire multiple shots.

RAY HANANIA That’s the problem with “semi”-automatic weapons. Guns are easily adjusted.

Even without an adjustment, a semi-automatic weapon can fire, using your trigger pull, three bullets a second. That’s 30 bullets in 10 seconds. An AR-15 can hold up to 30 bullets.

I also think sportsmen and hunters should be required to use the least modern weapons to kill animals. No scope. No automatic anything, period. A true sport is when the field is leveled, not when the hunter replaces talent with technology to kill defenseless animals, especially lions, tigers, elephants and bears.

You load, cock and aim the gun with pure eyesight, and scope, and I respect as a true “sportsman.” You fire 30 bullets from a “semi”-automatic hunting weapon, you’re just a killer.

Last week, I also argued that we need to increase penalties for gun use in a crime.

Increase the mandatory jail time to 25 years on a conviction, and give the death penalty for someone who kills someone with a gun.

And expedite the appeals process, too.

But I don’t think we should stop there.

Too often, the killers are teenage street gang members. If you are a teenager convicted two or more times of using a weapon in a crime, not only should you go to jail but your parents should be jailed, too.

If a parent can’t control their kid, then let’s create a process in which they can disavow responsibility for the child with two or more convictions, and all benefits, too.

I have NEVER heard a parent of a street gang member who was killed admit their kids were gang bangers, drug users or criminals they couldn’t control. Denial is easier than responsibility. And of course, the parents of killed street gang killers can always file lawsuits against the police.

We need to make society safe. One way to do that is to ban all guns (with only a few exceptions).

You don’t have to be a professor of weapons to know that anything that makes it easy to rapidly fire a gun is wrong.

And, no one has a right to bully you or question your right to advocate for tougher federal gun laws. The Constitution was made to be adjusted.

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail. com. You can also debate him on his Facebook page at RGHanania

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Dog walkers are sought for PD’s new Pooch Patrol

The Palos Park Police Department is asking for your help, and you may not even have to change your daily routine. Police are looking for volunteers to join the Palos Park Pooch Patrol program.

The crime awareness program is another way for dog walkers’ “Pooch Patrol” to help report suspicious activity, prowlers, etc. while out on your daily dog walk.

The idea is to get as many eyes and ears on the lookout for suspicious activity in neighborhoods across the village. “When they Supplied photos see something that doesn’t add up, Officers of the Palos Heights Police Department again participated in the annual Torch Run for Illinois Special Olympics on June 8. Pictured are Deputy call 911 because it’s probably an Chief William Czajkowski, Officer George Drikos, Detective Jerry Wodka, Officers Kevin Apostal, and Tony Delaney and Deputy Chief David Delaney, issue,” said Chief Joe Miller.

Police Commissioner Dan Polk along with other supporters. said, “We cannot be on every street and can- not be in every neighborhood for the people, so they

Heights PD supports Special Olympics all the way to the Games

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Officers George Drikos, Kevin Apostal, and James Nix further participated in awarding athletes at the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games, held on the weekend of June10-12, at Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal.

They awarded athletes who attend Andrew High School.

Enjoy Fourth of July safely The Fourth of July means barbecues and fireworks and Palos Park Police remind all that you can expect an increase in traffic enforcement from police on all over Illinois roads over the holiday weekend.

People across the country are getting ready to take part in parties and celebrations for the Fourth of July weekend and we want to make sure if your celebration involves alcohol, you don’t get behind the wheel.

Palos Park Police and many departments around Illinois will have stepped-up patrols, focusing on cracking down on speeding, DUIs, lack of seat belts, and distracted driving.

We want to continually get the message out to those individuals who make bad choices, to let them know that the men and women of law enforcement will be out

there looking to detect and arrest those individuals who drink too much alcohol.

Chief Joe Miller said: “A DUI arrests comes with a hefty price tag in addition to possible jail time. After accounting for fines, lawyer’s fees, increased insurance rates and towing costs, the average fine in Illinois is around $16,000.

There is also the possibility of death and injury to oneself and one’s loved ones.”

Palos Park reminds all to keep children away from campfires and grills. Gas leaks, blocked tubes, and overfilled propane tanks can be a cause of grill fires and explosions.

Don’t leave the picnic spread out all day. Allowing food to sit in outdoor temperatures can invite food-borne illness. The U.S. FDA suggests never leaving food out for more than one hour when the

temperature is above 90 F and not more than two hours at other times. Foods that need to be kept cold should be placed in a cooler with plenty of ice or freezing packs and held at a maximum temperature of 40 F.

The men and women of the Palos Heights police department would like to remind our residents that the possession, sale, and use of fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois.

Fireworks are synonymous with our celebration of Independence Day. Yet the thrill of fireworks can also cause serious injuries.

Every year (especially during the summer), hundreds of people flood emergency rooms and hospitals with injuries sustained from fireworks: everything from severe burns to eye damage to critical situations such as missing

fingers or toes. Many times innocent bystanders, mostly children, are injured by the illegal use of fireworks.

Novelty fireworks, such as snakes, sparklers, and party-poppers are not regulated in the State of Illinois. While legal, sparklers present a serious danger because of the high temperature of the wire during and after its use. Sparklers can burn at temperatures of up to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit and remain hot after use. That can have disastrous consequences if used incorrectly. Young children should not be allowed to play with sparklers, and if older children are, it should always be under adult supervision. It’s also important to explain to them why sparklers are

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Air conditioners stolen, vandalized

An air conditioner was reported stolen from the rear of a building in the 12100 block of South Harlem Avenue between 8 p.m. June 20 and 7 a.m. the following day.

About the same time, between Fireworks 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., two air conThe Palos Park Police Departditioners were damaged outside ment urge people to remember the law as they celebrate the Fourth another building in the 12000 block of Harlem. of July this summer.

In 2014, the most recent data available, at least 11 fireworks Charged with driving deaths were reported along with about 10,500 injuries treated at while license revoked hospitals, according to the U.S. Eduardo Bedolla, 48, of Palos Consumer Product Safety Com- Heights, was charged with driving mission. The bulk of the injuries on a revoked license following were to males. Children younger a traffic stop at 7:37 p.m. last than 15 accounted for 35 percent Thursday, in the 6400 block of of the injuries.

West 127th Street. He is due in — Palos Park PD court on July 15.

Leave fireworks to the professionals From Palos Heights Police Chief George L. Yott Jr.

need to help us.

Dog owners often walk their pets along the same routes several times a day and we urge them to keep their eyes and ears open to help police be aware of a potential crime.”

Pooch Patrol is about people knowing your community, knowing what is unusual and providing a link to the police by contacting us if there is anything out of the ordinary.

Statistically, people calling in reports to police are one of their biggest resources. Most solved crimes happen thanks to civilians reporting suspicious activity.

For more information email Chief Joe Miller jmiller@palospark.org.

— Palos Park PD

Charged with DUI Sean P. Lanham, 25, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7000 block of West 127th Street at 2:26 a.m. Saturday. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage.

He is due in court on Aug. 8.

Vince S. Marusak, 55, of Oak Forest, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 8:27 p.m.

Saturday, in the 13300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he registered .227 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He is due in court on Aug. 8.

a responsibility, and to teach them some safety rules: they should be kept well away from hair, clothing, and the face — their own as well as others’. They should keep some space between them and their friends, and no one should point or throw sparklers at anyone else, as they can backfire or light objects quickly.

Fireworks are dangerous and illegal. If you are aware of someone selling or possessing illegal fireworks, immediately contact the Palos Heights Police Department by calling 448-2131 (non-emerCharged with fake ID gency) or 911 (emergency).

Leave the fireworks displays Savanna M. Salinas, 18, of to the licensed professionals and Worth, was charged with unlawful have a safe Fourth of July. possession of a fictitious ID at 1:47 p.m. Sunday, at 1:47 p.m. Saturday, while at a restaurant in the 6400 block of West 127th Street.

Police said the driver’s license she presented at the restaurant had been reported stolen during a burglary of a motor vehicle in another municipality. She is due in court on Aug. 8.

Retail theft Police are investigating a case of retail theft in which an unidentified man stole at least seven bottles of liquor from a business in the 12800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said between seven and nine bottles valued at $40 each were taken.

COPS work with cops in Palos Park

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Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller and members of Palos Park Citizens on Patrol Service (COPS) gather for Coffee with Friends last Friday night. “Our residents are the backbone of collaborative work with Palos Park PD and helps make our neighborhoods safer,” Miller said The Citizens on Patrol Service is based on the principle that neighbors working together are the first and best line of defense against crime. C O P S meetings work toward building relationships and safer communities, providing information and addressing concerns as best as we can together — while making personal contacts and connections with neighborhood residents, community groups and businesses. “Fighting crime isn’t a job Palos Park Police can do alone — it takes all of us working together to make Palos Park a safe community. Palos Park is very fortunate to have a large network of involved residents who care deeply about their neighborhoods and are willing to work to make them even better,” Miller added.

Charged with aggravated speeding Christopher Reynolds, 33, of Palos Heights, was charged with aggravated speeding at 1:13 p.m.

Saturday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was driving 61 mph in a 35 mph zone. He is due in court on July 15.

Oak Forest woman charged with DUI

at a bond hearing on June 13.

Orland Park police charged Maritza E. Vargas, 23, of Oak Forest, with DUI, possession of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper lane usage and failure to signal when required after they curbed her SUV near 151st Street and 73rd Avenue at 2:01 a.m. June 13. A search of the vehicle yielded a bag containing cocaine, a bag containing cannabis, a grinder and a smoking pipe, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and seized, and Vargas is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 12.

Indiana man stole drone, police say

Wisconsin woman says her wallet stolen A 28-year-old Marinette, Wisc. woman told police she thinks someone stole her wallet after she forgot to take it off a table at Panera Bread, 15252 S. La Grange Road. The victim said she left the eatery at about 8:30 p.m. June 7 and discovered her wallet was missing a short time later while shopping at a nearby store. The Coach wallet contained $300 cash, various credit and debit cards and other belongings, she told police when she reported the crime at 5:26 p.m. the following day.

Bronx woman charged with identity theft Police charged Baderlin C. Abreu, 21, of Bronx, New York City, with felony identity theft and felony possession of a fraudulent driver’s license after she allegedly used a Connecticut woman’s identity to finance the purchase of two $849 cell phones from a store in Orland Square Mall at 4:22 p.m.

June 12. Store security agents said they became suspicious during the transaction and apprehended Abreu as she left the mall. She was due

Peter J. Laucella, 47, of Kentland, Ind. was charged with felony retail theft after he allegedly stole a drone valued at nearly $1,400, as well as a $149 computer keyboard, from a store in Orland Square Mall at 6:48 p.m. June 1. He was due at a bond hearing the following day.

Pipe vise swiped from construction site Someone broke into a storage trailer at a construction site in the 7600 block of West 159th Street and stole a pipe vise valued at about $500. The crime was discovered by a construction site manager at 9 a.m. June 13.

Three hit with retail theft charges Police charged Parish C. Jones Holt, 31, of Hazel Crest, with retail theft after she allegedly stole three items of clothing—worth a total $129—from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 5:39 p.m.

June 10. She was due in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Audra Elizabeth Vinci, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole several garments and cosmetic items from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 1:07 p.m. June 10.

The police report did not indicate a court date.

Julissa L. Cortez, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole $82 worth of cosmetics from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 7:38 p.m.

June 9. Store security agents told police that Cortez concealed the items under a blanket near a child she was pushing in a stroller. She was given a hearing date of July 12 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

READERS WRITE Continued from Page 4 at an alarming rate, even more unvetted “refugees” from areas known as hotbeds for jihadi extremism. Not to mention he has severely restricted the offering of a safe asylum to true refugees of the Christian faith who are the real victims of radical Islamic terrorism. Christian genocide in Islamic countries where Sharia is in place is a well documented fact.

The president refuses to take a lesson from what is happening in Europe and the UK where the onslaught of young, male “refugees” has wrought unbelievable havoc including sky high spikes in assaults, rapes and murders. Law abiding citizens are afraid to walk in their own neighborhoods. The economic systems there have been overwhelmed as well, causing untold problems and it is only getting worse. This is that wonderful change the president wants for our nation. And it is already here.

The attack at the night club in Florida was not a random act of violence. It was intentional and motivated by a clear belief in a political system that is calling for more attacks in more places in order to kill who knows how many more people. That belief system, which the president calls a distraction and a talking point, is in reality a serious and extremely dangerous enemy of all that we hold dear. It is a system that is anti-religious tolerance, anti-women, anti-gay

and completely anti-American.

It does not seek to benefit us or help protect our Western values.

Its goal is to annihilate all that goes against its own strict system of beliefs and values.

The president swore an oath to protect America from all enemies, foreign and domestic. He is not doing so. He has consistently aided the enemy, especially by ordering our military to abort airstrikes against ISIS and by so doing has strengthened them to take over even more territory. The director of the CIA, John Brennan, reported recently that he “has never seen a time when our country faced such a wide variety of threats to our national security.” He further stated that the threat of ISIS is growing, not shrinking as the president continues to claim and proclaim. The group’s terrorism capability and global reach has not been reduced.

It remains a global threat of the highest order. Our porous borders continue to be a conduit for the stealth invasion of our nation by these very terrorists.

We are at a crisis point in America. It is more serious than at any other time in our history.

As we commemorate and celebrate our nation’s 240th birthday this July, we can only hope and pray that God will have mercy on us and help us to elect leaders who will take the imperative steps to identify the enemy, fight the war and defend America and Americans.

— Susan Tesauro, Palos Heights

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How can you declare your financial Independence?

Next week, we observe the 4th of July with sparklers, picnics and parades. And living in a country that offers so much freedom, we have a lot to celebrate. But on a more personal level, you may still be working toward another type of independence — financial independence. What can you do to speed your progress toward this goal?

Here are some ideas to think about: • Free yourself from excessive fear. As an investor, it’s not hard to find something to fear. Oil prices, interest rates, political squabbles, even natural disasters — at any given time, each of these factors (and many more) might be blamed for volatility in the financial markets. In response, many people take a “time out” from investing. Don’t let fear hold you back. It takes discipline and some mental toughness to stay invested in all economic environments, but if you’re constantly jumping in and out of the market, you’re almost guaranteed to miss out on the kind of continuity and opportunities you need to move toward your financial freedom.

• Liberate your investments’ growth potential.

Many investors avoid investing too aggressively, wishing to lower their risk level. And that’s certainly not a bad idea. On the other hand, you can easily slip into investing too “safely” by keeping the bulk of your portfolio in investments that protect your principal but offer so little in the way of return that they may not even keep up with inflation. So, try to always maintain a reasonable percentage of growth-oriented vehicles in your portfolio. The exact amount may depend on your age and tolerance for risk, but at virtually every stage of your life, you need some growth potential.

• Avoid the tyranny of debt. It’s not easy to stay out of debt. But carrying a heavy debt load is truly a burden — you’re not only concerned about

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making the payments, but you’re also depriving yourself of dollars that could be used to invest for your future. Try to do everything you can to live within your means and avoid racking up more debt than is necessary. And when you do whittle down your debts, put that “found” money to work. The more you put in your investment portfolio, the more opportunities you have to reach your objectives.

• Free your thinking about the future. Here’s another roadblock on your journey toward financial independence: short-term thinking. Instead of seeking quick gains (which are notoriously hard to achieve), strive for steady growth. Instead of reacting to the news of the day by making impulsive moves, chart a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your needs, and stick to it. Instead of focusing on the losses you might see on one month’s investment statement, look back over the progress you’ve made over the last five or 10 years. In short, worry less about today — and plan for tomorrow.

It will take a lot of time, effort and patience to ultimately achieve your own Financial Independence Day. But once you do, you’ll have reason to rejoice – and you won’t even need the fireworks.

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

COMINGS & GOINGS

Bertucci’s looks to reopen BOB BONG Bertucci’s restaurant, which closed in Palos Hills without warning in early March, appears ready to make a comeback.

The Italian eatery at 10331 S. Roberts Road gave no indication or warning when it closed, but signs have been posted on the property indicating it will reopen.

A spokesman at Palos Hills City Hall, which is next door to the restaurant, said, “Evidently, he got his financing and plans to reopen.”

The 2,000-square-foot building had been listed for sale at $179,000 on local real estate web sites and was sold for $160,000. The apparent buyer was PKKS Inc., which lists the property address as its business address and its agent as Klaudia Szulkowska.

The spokesman said that licenses for the business had been approved but had not been picked up, including a liquor license, which are necessary before it can get the state liquor license or open for business.

“It’s new name will be Bertucci’s Mediterranean Taverna,” said the spokesman.

The business is now hiring and had been interviewing prospective employees at the restaurant.

Comcast opens XFINITY store Comcast last week announced that it has opened an XFINITY Store at 14225 S. 95th Ave., Suite 402, in the Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center.

The company said the new 5,300-square-foot space is designed to give visitors real life, hands-on demonstrations of XFINITY’s range of products and services, from cable TV, highspeed internet and home phone services, to the company’s home security and home automation platform, XFINITY Home.

The store also features iPads and other mobile devices visitors can use to explore XFINITY’s Android and iOS apps. Apps range from XFINITY TV, which allows customers to watch live TV anywhere at home over Wi-Fi, stream On Demand content and download movies and TV shows, to XFINITY Wi-Fi, which allows customers to search for locations of the network’s 14 million hot spots across the country.

Along with product and service demos, customers can pay bills, pick up and return equipment and get assistance from trained, knowledgeable sales and service

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Members of the DMC Golf Committee-include Maureen Niswonger (from left), Gail Krolczyk, Nancy Thoss, Randy Turner, Andrew Leoni, Dave Anders and Beth Mahar, Chair.

Dianne Masters Cup seeks golfers, diners and sponsors

The Exelon Dianne Masters Cup Charity Golf Outing is taking reservations now.

People are getting in full swing for the fundraising event taking place on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Silver Lake Country Club.

The outing will feature contests like Closest to the Pin and the ever popular Ball Launch with a few new exciting additions. A raffle offering a fabulous selection of prizes and a chance to win a $1,000 Grand Prize will add excitement to the afternoon program.

Silver Lake offers an exceptional steak and chicken buffet, and much more. The day begins with a continental breakfast at 7:30 am and the spectacular Mega Putt contest followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. CCSS is excited to welcome back Exelon as this year’s Title Sponsor and helping to make this outing possible.

All proceeds from the event go towards improving the lives victims of domestic violence. The $1,000 sponsorship level provides

food for two weeks for families staying in the shelter. At $500, 5 infants who have lost their home due to domestic violence are provided with diapers and wipes for one month. A $200 sponsorship provides eight children with counseling, homework assistance and many needed resources so children suffering the effects of domestic violence can be successful.

This event honors CCSS founder, Dianne Masters. Masters was the visionary who began the Crisis Center in 1978 by operating a hotline in her kitchen. Along with her friends and colleagues, they were able to open one of the first residential emergency shelters in the country for victims of domestic violence. Unfortunately, just four years after opening the center, Masters lost her life at the hands of her husband.

This event has sold out for three years in a row. Over 150 people attend this incredibly popular event, enjoying the beauty of Silver Lake and the excitement of

the contests and prizes.

Golf fees, lunch, drinks and dinner is $150 per person. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner and drinks. Silver Lake Country Club provides an exceptional steak and chicken buffet. Dinner tickets can be purchased separately for just $50 per person. The evening also includes raffles, awards, and the opportunity to mingle with the CCSS family, friends, and enthusiasts.

To be a part of this amazing event and support the Crisis Center, register today at www.crisisctr. org/golf-outing or by phone (708) 429-7255, ext. 118. Raffle tickets can also be purchased for chances of winning our $1,000 grand prize as well as golf, dining, sports, salon/spa, and many other fantastic prizes. For more information, contact Special Events Coordinator, Christopher Beele at cbeele@ crisisctr.org.

— The Crisis Center for South Suburbia

Orland’s Got Talent deadline nears Photo by Bob Bong

Bettucci’s restaurant at 10331 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills plans to reopen this month after closing suddenly in March. The restaurant will now be referred to as Bertucci’s Mediterranean Taverna.

consultants.

“The new store gives our employees the ability to demonstrate our latest products and services and educate visitors about how to use all of their great new features,” John Crowley, Comcast’s Greater Chicago Region senior vice president, said in a release.

“In addition, the store has comfortable seating areas that allow visitors to settle in and experience XFINITY products and services as though they’re in their own homes.”

The XFINITY Store has around 15 full- and part-time employees.

Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, visit www.xfinity.com.

Meijer opens superstore in Flossmoor Michigan-based supermarket chain opened its new supercenter last week in south suburban Flossmoor.

The store is at 3800 Vollmer Road. It is one of two new stores the chain opened in Illinois last week. The other is in north suburban Round Lake Beach. It will be the retailer’s fifth store in the south suburbs with other locations in Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Mokena and Homer Glen.

The store opening culminates a project that began 25 years ago when Flossmoor bought the land, cleared it and added infrastructure in an effort to lure a big-box retailer to the village.

Construction on the 192,000-square-foot store took about a year. As a supercenter, it will carry food as well as general merchandise. The store will have a full service pharmacy with a drive-thru, electronics department and lawn and garden center.

Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

New Dunkin Donuts opens in Lemont A new Dunkin Donuts opened at

State and 127th streets in Lemont.

The coffee and doughnut shop held its grand opening at 15629 W. 127th St. on June 17. It is open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

The new location has a drive-thru lane and offers a full menu of breakfast and lunch items.

For more information, call (630) 243-0709.

Vape shop moves to Frankfort Vaperz, a shop that specializes in e-cigarettes and flavored e-juices, earlier this month moved one of its stores from Tinley Park to Frankfort.

The new store is in the Harlem Crossing shopping center at Vollmer and Harlem. It opened June 1 after less than two years at the Tinley location.

The chain now has four locations and in December moved its main branch from the Southwest Side of Chicago to a new location at 4537 S. Harlem Ave. in Forest View.

Enterprise Truck Rental opens in Mokena Enterprise Truck Rental held its grand opening ribbon cutting last week at 8450 W. 191st St, Suite 16, in Mokena.

The location is the seventh truck rental office in the Chicago area and the first in the southern suburbs.

Much like its car rental business, Enterprise carries a line of trucks ranging from pickup trucks and cargo vans to straight trucks and stakebed trucks.

For more information, call 1-888-736-8287 or visit www. enterprisetrucks.com/truckrental/ en_US.html If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

“Orland Park’s Got Talent” debuted in 2012 at the Taste of Orland Park and has since become a community favorite. The village will again showcase the community’s most talented family-friendly acts on the community stage at the Taste of Orland Park on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This summer’s Orland Park’s Got Talent invites area artists to showcase their talents and perform before a live audience.

“We have so many talented people in the area,” said Village of Orland Park Trustee and Recreation Committee Chair Pat Gira.

“It’s always a treat to be able to

be able to see the wonderful performances at the Taste.”

Auditions for the fifth annual Orland Park’s Got Talent are underway. Those wishing to be considered should provide a CD or DVD submission to the Village of Orland Park Recreation Administration at 14600 Ravinia Avenue.

All submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5. Acts chosen to proceed past the first round will be asked to the semi-finals to audition in front of a live audience and panel of judges on Tuesday, July 19 at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750

Ravinia Ave. The Live Finals will be held on Sunday, August 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Taste of Orland Community Stage. The top five performances will receive (first to fifth place) a $500, $250, $150, $100 or $50 gift card.

The competition welcomes and encourages all ages to audition.

Participants need not be residents of Orland Park. Only amateur acts will be considered. For more information, call Recreation Department at 403-7275 or 645-7529.

— Village of Orland Park

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

Orland Park Frame Earl V Tr to Rottschalk Robert G, 10626 Lynn Dr, Unit #7, $221,000; Foray Prop LLC to Huang Enterprises Inc, 15130 Lagrange Rd, $2,379,000; Marr Pamela to Reznick Amy Marie, 15723 Lake Hills Ct, Unit #157231S, $118,000; Mcnulty Craig M to Santoro Raymond A Jr, 11610 Glenview Dr, $295,000; Smart James H Sr, Ralph James J, 16680 Grants Trl, $250,000; WJB Prop LLC to Bartgen Michael J, 15252 Huntington Ct, $236,500; Guzman Antonio to Uscinski Aniela, 15255 West Ave, Unit #152552S, $132,000; Weigel Patrick J Tr to Harris William Jeffrey, 13616 Sandalwood Dr, $298,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Ashford Nicole, 13974 Stonehenge Dr, $172,000; Plzak Michael R to Krzywinski Phillip, 8138 Bunker Dr, $255,000; Daniels Edward J Tr to Alamleh Yida, 13844 Timber Trails Rd, $332,500; Standard B&T Co Tr to Hladish Heather M, 13818 86th Ave, $270,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Kesmat LLC, 11917 Old Spanish Rd,

$199,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Schulte Christopher, 14905 Avenida Del Este St, $237,500; Standard B&T Co Tr to Herr Laureen, 7330 Tiffany Dr, Unit #73303B, $65,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Tylka Andrzej, 16040 Boardwalk Ln, Unit #1C, $152,500.

Palos Heights White Matthew R Tr to Alharsha Naser, 8142 Aberdeen Dr, $440,000; Klein Joan to Tomasek Theresa, 13156 Oak Ridge Trl, Unit #131561B, $178,500; Haberkorn Joseph M Jr to Le-

ahy Sean, 6631 W Wyandot Dr, $340,000; Vanderblit Paul C to Skinner Mark G, 91 Carriage Trl, $375,000.

Palos Park Fannie Mae to Gal Edward, 8118 130th St, $226,500; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Paluch Jozef, 7832 Oakridge Dr, $267,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Awadallah Muhannad Z, 10355 125th St, $465,000; Greene Gerard A to Pironti Lynn, 8062 Autobahm Drive South, Unit #8062102, $159,500.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 27)

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

RATES APR POINTS 3.500 3.548 .25 3.250 3.318 .25 2.875 2.943 .25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Band car wash The Palos School District 128 Band will hold its annual car wash this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Independence Junior High School, 6610 W. Highland Drive, in Palos Heights.

Enter the parking lot off Westgate Drive on Edgewood. All proceeds will go to the band program

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to assist in the purchase and repair of instruments, sheet music, and other educational activities.

PEO Yard Sale at Palos United Methodist Church P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is sponsoring a Multi-Family Contributions Yard Sale on Friday, July 8, from 9

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a.m. to 1 p.m., at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.

There will be antiques, books, kitchenware, collectibles, linens, baby items, home made baked goods and much, much more. All proceeds will go towards scholarships, loans and grants, which help women of all ages over 18.

‘The Farmer in the Dell’ microgreens, Palos Hospital, library at Palos Market

Food-chain death chain Carol Alesia, of Palos Park (right), a contributing writer to both The Regional News and Palos Park Life magazine, has a heartfelt passion for saving wildlife. She and Lois Duran of The Center addressed the issues of safe rodent abatement at last week’s Palos Heights farmers market. Carol lost an entire owl family she had living in her yard for more than 20 years because of poisoned rodents that poisoned the owls who ate them. Carol will be setting up a Facebook page to bring recognition to this regrettable circumstance.

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Shown are Lion Bruce Frazer (director), from left, Lion Gene Adams (director), Lion Mike Gable (Secretary), Lion April Schrader (director), Lion Herb Shumann (Treasurer), Lion Colleen Shumann (director), Lion Roby Schrader (director), Lion Tom Crowhurst (President), Lion Tom Post (director), Lion Larry Wiles (Lion Tamer), and Lion Herb Zimmerman (inducting manager). Lions wearing red jackets are past presidents of the Palos Lions Club.

Palos Lions Club installs officers The Palos Lions Club held its 67th installment of officers on June 15 at Hackney’s restaurant, in Palos Park, where they were joined by Palos Lions Scholarship winner Therrin Moustakas of Stagg High School and her mother Terry Moustakas.

Lion Tom Crowhurst was installed as the president of the Palos Lions Club for a record-setting seventh time. “It is an such an honor to know that my fellow lions think that highly of the job I have

done in leading the club,” Crowhurst said of his accomplishment.

Lion Herb Zimmerman, of the Orland Lions Club, has installed the Palos Lions Club officers for over 10 years and has held multiple positions with District 1A throughout his many years of being a Lion.

Lion Robin Kirar, the newly elected President of the Oak Lawn Lions, and her husband Lion Frank Kirar of The Lions of Illinois Foundation were also

in attendance.

Other Palos Lions Scholarship winners from Chicago Christian High School and Shepard High School were not present at the event due to other commitments.

The Palos Lions Club meets at Hackney’s on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The Lions can be contacted at paloslions@ comcast.net or by calling Lion Forest Reeder at 448-6376.

RECREATION ROUNDUP Day trip to Oswego Palos Park offers a day trip to Oswego on Wednesday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Explore the Backroads Vintage Market with its many one of a

kind items, including furniture and fashion. Lunch will be on your own at the tearoom, which serves a full lunch menu. The second stop will be at the Fox Valley Winery, specializing in handcrafted award-winning wines. This is

a shared bus trip with Palos Hills and Palos Park Recreation & Parks Departments.

This trip is for adults and the cost ranges from $40-$45 for transportation only. Call 671-3760 to reserve your space.

Bring a lunch.

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

Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Contact the library to register for these programs at 708-448-1473 or visit the library’s website at www.palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

Wednesday, June 29 at 10 a.m.

No registration is needed.

• Red, White, & Blue Day - Kids can listen to celebratory stories & music, create patriotic art, and of course gobble up patriotic snacks on Friday, July 1 at 10 a.m. Registration is needed.

• Farmer’s Market Story Times - Enjoy outdoor stories and crafts at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, located at 12217 Harlem Ave. on Wednesday, July 1 at 10 a.m.

Registration not required.

• Chess Club – ages 6 and up Weekly summer chess is back, led by teen volunteers on Wednesday, June 29 at 7 p.m. No registration is needed.

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

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Getting Started With Mango Languages -Tuesday, July 5, 6:30 p.m.

Discover how to access, create an account, and get started using Mango Languages. With over 70 languages offered, Mango builds both language and cultural understanding around real-world communication skills. Attendees will need their Palos Heights library card.

• AARP Safe Driving Class Thursday July 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

- This all day course is designed for the older driver. Those who complete this course will receive a certificate that may qualify them for a discount on auto insurance.

Bring a current driver’s license and AARP card. $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members payable on day of class to class instructor. Class size is limited.

Advance registration appreciated.

Heights library youth programs • Teen Time– grades 6 and up - Unwind at the end of the week with gaming, board games, or detailed coloring sheets in our Young Adult Section every Friday from 2:30-4:30 p.m. No registration is needed.

• Lego Builders-ages 4 and up Meet your friends at the library to build something unique on

Locally grown-check, nutritious-check, fun and flavorful-double check!! Microgreens are coming to the Palos Heights’ Farmers Market on July 6th. “Farmer in the Dell” microgreens farm is located right in Palos Heights! The farmer is Alissa Dalgaard (Dalgaard translates to Dell Farm in Danish and was the inspiration for the farm’s name). Come and sample some of the many varieties that will be sure to surprise your taste buds and add a touch of flair to your next meal. These tiny greens are not only packed with flavor but also provide tons of nutrition.

Eat them alone or add them to your next sandwich, appetizer, or a crowd favorite-on top of a bowl of mac and cheese. Please stop by her booth to try some microgreen samples, or for those green thumbs out there, plant your own sample pack of micros to take home. Yum! Representatives from Palos Community Hospital will also be at the market on July 6. With a little planning, your field trip to the farmer’s market can be a great way to introduce your family to new foods while helping them understand where food comes from and the impact of good nutrition on health. Stop by and visit the Palos Hospital tent where you can learn how to make the most out of your Farmer’s Market experience.

Get tips, healthy recipes and more from a Palos registered dietitian.

Blood pressure screenings will be available too.

The Palos Heights Library will also join the Market on Wednesday July 6. The Story Hour will begin at 10 a.m. with this week’s theme being “Jumping Frogs.” Crafts, songs and other children’s activities will also take place. Information about the Children’s and Adult Summer Reading Program, along with upcoming library events will be available. Patrons will also be able to sign up for a library card.

New this year, the Library and the

Market are collaborating on the Market Poetry Project! Patrons will be able to add a line or two to the Poem of the Week, with farmer’s market themes changing weekly. Stop by the Tent to add your line!

Face Painting is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to the City Tent and have our artists draw a beautiful design of your choice.

Summer fruits and vegetables are coming into the market every week. Locally grown fresh berries and cherries, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, early summer squashes, carrots, mushrooms, beans, onions, cabbage, cucumbers and more can be purchased very week. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrup, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, loose leaf teas.

Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

New in 2016, the Palos market is offering “Palos Bucks Double Value” on all LINK transactions, while sponsorship dollars are available. The market is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a LINK UP Illinois USDA Grant, for the support of the promotion of the Palos Heights Farmers Market LINK program. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. While at the City Tent, pick up or have endorsed your

“Frequent Shopper Card”. Ten card endorsements will enter you into a year-end market raffle held on October 12 at noon. Bring a canned food donation (fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be given to your Frequent Shopper Card. This year, the market is partnering with The Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry at 12101 S. Harlem Ave. All canned donations will be brought to that location. All fresh produce donations will be donated to Operation Blessing in Alsip.

The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life for the 2016 “Recipes of the Week”. This week’s recipe is “Watermelon Pizza”. Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous summer recipes. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.WellbeingMD. com, or at www.palosheights.org.

While at the City Tent, representatives from the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be on hand with split the pot raffle tickets for this year’s “Car Classic Event”. Tickets are only $2 each.

The drawing will be held on July 21, and a minimum grand prize is $10,000.

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market Sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, The Private Bank, BMO Harris Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Bon A Pit, Golden Shoes and Type Concepts Inc. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 361-1800, Facebook or email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org

STUDENT NEWS Courtney Adele Darlington List at Monmouth College for the of Arts degree in Athletic Training. *** Fink, of Orland Park, has been Spring 2016 semester. She is the Graham Hevel, of Orland Park, named to the President’s List at daughter of John and Janine Luhas made the University of WisClemson University for the spring zzo, of Orland Park. *** consin-Whitewater Dean’s List for 2016 semester. Fink is majoring These local students have grad- the 2016 spring semester. in History. uated from Carthage College in *** *** Ian Zalewski, of Orland Park, Troy Payton of Orland Park, Kenosha, Wis. Lauren Baca, of IL was named to the Deans’ List Palos Park, earned a Bachelor of was named to the McKendree for the Spring 2016 semester at Arts degree in Communication University President’s List for Maryville University in St. Louis. and Public Relations (graduated achieving a perfect 4.0 grade Cum Laude). Corey Libera, of point average for the spring 2016 *** Zane Debruyn, Bachelor of Palos Heights, earned a Bachelor semester.

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Good works by Scouts earn badges

Palos Heights Cub Scout Pack 3729 and Palos Heights Girl Scout Brownie Troop 60168 are mobilizing to help children and teens fighting cancer by collecting books, donating $175 from lemonade stand sales and creating fleece pillows. The Cub Scout Pack 3729 earned their Challenge badge by hosting a lemonade stand thus collecting $175 and books. The Girl Scout Brownie Troop 60168 earned their Community badge by creating soft cuddly fleece pillows. As a result of the projects, all of the scouts earned a badge, and the Orland Park Treasure Chest Foundation benefited from the donations. Brownies Isabella Cruz, Kayla Eggert, Troop Leader Jill Dalton, Evelyn Dalton and Luciana Portugues, and Cub Scouts Miles Sanchez, Jack Dolton, Matthew Jarmoszka and Troop Leader Lisa Jarmoszka display some books and pillows collected at the Treasure Chest Foundation’s warehouse.

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FREE ADULT ADMISSION When you buy one adult admission Regular admission price: $2 for adults, kids under 12 FREE Valid SAT., JULY 9th & SUN., JULY 10th Limit 2 Greek Dance Troupe Performances Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.

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Sunday from 11 a.m. — 11 p.m.

Admission: Adults $2 Children under 12 FREE

For more info, call (708) 385-2311

FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE at Trinity College & Palos Courts Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. — 11 p.m.

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Pedal boats and kayaks may be rented for use on the village of Orland Park’s Lake Sedgwick in Centennial Park. Rentals are available at the cashier’s office at the village’s adjacent Centennial Park Aquatic Center.

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Outdoor art classes for kids

Students hone their art skills at a session of Outdoor Art for Kids at The Center. For grades K-8, two- week session begins July 6. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings 9-11 a.m. Instructors Brigitte Haney and Ruth Augspurger bring a world of art and nature to children.

Drawing, printmaking, pottery, painting, paper-making, and sculpture will be taught. There are opportunities for creative expression, hands-on fun, encouragement, and to learn new artistic techniques. Each session ends with an art show of the students’ creations. Class fee: $92 per two-week session includes all supplies (this session is five classes instead of the usual six, because of the holiday). The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

The village of Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center debuted with one pool during the village’s 100th year, 1992.

Then called Centennial Pool, the facility has grown to include a second pool along with a lazy river, body flume slides, drop slides, tube slides, platform jump, lap lanes and the original zero depth pool now with a kiddie play structure. the labyrinth.

Orland Park’s aquatic center July 19 & 21: “Kindness is began its 25th season on May 28.

Contagious!” is a documentary produced and narrated by Catherine Ryan Hyde (author of “Pay it Forward”) focusing on the physical, emotional and social benefits of kindness.

July 26 & 28: “Rabbi Rami: Religion in the 21st Century” is a DVD interview with the Rabbi many have found to be enlightening, thought-provoking and engaging.

Sessions are $5 apiece and offered for those who would like to come to one, several, or all the meetings. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

Summer spirituality at The Center New series begins July 5 and July 7, Tuesday evenings 6:30-8 p.m. or Thursday mornings 1011:30 a.m.

July 5 and 7: “Hubble’s Amazing Universe” is a 45-minute DVD from National Geographic. This session will explore the far reaches of the universe through the lenses of the Hubble telescope.

July 12 & 14: “Kundalini Yoga” is designed to open one’s energy path for connection to one’s Higher Self through simple seated poses that anyone can do. These sessions will take place at the Labyrinth, weather permitting (otherwise the group will meet indoors). A yoga mat is suggested for sitting on

Summer season launched with water sports in Centennial Park The center is now open daily from noon to 8 p.m. through Sept. 5.

The Orland Park Centennial Park Aquatic Center is located within the village’s Centennial Park at 15600 West (100th) Avenue. Detailed information about the center, swim lessons, special events and more is available in the Recreation Department’s Summer Program Guide available at village buildings and accessible online in the recreation area of the village’s website at www.

orlandpark.org.

When Orland Park’s aquatic center is open, pedal boat and kayak rentals are available at Centennial Park’s Lake Sedgwick, the 75-acre lake also located within the 192-acre Centennial Park.

Boat rentals are available at the cashier’s office at the aquatic center. Renters must be 16 years old or older and have a valid driver’s license or state ID. Those ages 18 and older are required to sign a waiver and those under

18 must have a parent or guardian sign. A $20 cash deposit is required to rent water craft with rental fees for kayaks and pedal boats varied. Rentals are subject to weather conditions. Boat rental details can be found on page 91 of the Recreation Department’s Summer Program Guide which is also viewable online in the recreation area of the village’s website at www.orlandpark.org.

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DEATH NOTICES Laverne S. Bandstra

Laverne S. Bandstra, nee Radius, age 86, of Orland Park, died June 15. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Sally Jo Aardema, Jodie (Michael) Bulthuis and the late Jack Richard Bandstra. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Aardema, Cortney (Joseph) Book, Jorie (Joseph) Chesser, Wendy, Joel, Jill and Sam Bulthuis. Dearest great-grandmother of Jonathan and Hannah Book, Jackie Aardema and Charles Chesser. Dear sister of the late Marie Haan, Robert Radius, Eunice Lubbers and Wilma Brown.

Mrs. Bandstra was born in Chicago. She was a legal secretary with Ruff, Weidenaar & Reidy Ltd. Memorial visitation was held June 20, until time of Memorial Service at Colonial Chapel, Orland Park. Interment private at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Lansing.

Memorials to Wounded Warrior Project appreciated.

Myrtle E. Cox

Myrtle E. Cox, nee Littig, age 97, of Orland Park, died June 14.

Beloved wife of the late Elmer Cox. Loving mother of Elmer (Margaret) Cox, Joan (Tippy) Burke, Linda (George) Naujokas

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and the late Sylvia (late Joe) Muench, Barbara Novak, Carol (Ron) Johnson and Jane Cox. Cherished grandmother of 13.

Dearest great and great-greatgrandmother of many. Dear sister of the late George Littig.

Mrs. Cox was born in Chicago.

She was a homemaker. Visitation was held June 16. Additional visitation was held June 17, time of Funeral Service at Colonial Chapel, Orland Park. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Chicago,

Gerald J. Mishur

Gerald J. Mishur, age 82, of Palos Heights, died on June 26 at home. U.S. Army veteran. Devoted father of Zachary and Jason (Amanda).

Loving grandfather of Alannah. Dear brother of Dorothy, David, Maryann, Ellen and the late Tony and Robert. Longtime companion of Margaret.

Mr. Mishur was born in Chicago/ Many years of service as a chemical engineer with Viskase.

Visitation was held Wednesday at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, Funeral Thursday 9 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Alexander Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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Spiritual Director Kathy Fontaine donates her time and expertise to The Center by offering her one-on-one spiritual companionship services every Tuesday to anyone seeking spiritual direction through prayer, meditation, and dialogue. The cost is $20/hour, which Fontaine donates to the camp scholarship fund. Call the office at 361-3650 for details about setting up an appointment.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Wayside Chapel communion Communion Sunday July 3, 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month (except August and December) Communion is offered at both Wayside

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Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion as well as helping to distribute it. If you are able and interested, contact Chris Hopkins at 361-3650. All are welcome. The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread.

Honor Flight for Charles White

Charles White, of Palos Heights, was selected for an Honor Flight to the war memorials in Washington, D.C., on June 8. White served in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. A 50-year Palos Heights resident, he is a parishioner at St. Alexander Church, and an active member of the VFW and Knights of Columbus. “It is such an honor for my dad to be selected,” his daughter, Nancy Vejvoda, said. “[His] Honor Flight was an unbelievable and most memorable experience for him.”

PICK OF THE LITTER

Faithful lawnmower just about had it

My lawnmower died the other day. I have a lot of grass to mow and I never wanted a riding lawnmower because I thought that was the lazy man’s method.

It’s a lot to mow and between the front and back yards it takes a couple of hours. I have enjoyed the mowing here since l985 and its how I get some good exercise. I always thought it was a good idea to buy one of the better mowers and I had always heard that Toro was a good breed of mower. I liked our breeder, J-Tel Lawnmower Service on Harlem Avenue in Worth. We had always had good luck with the other equipment we had purchased there, including our weed eater, leaf blower and snow blower.

So when it came time to buy a new mower 10 or more years ago, I went back to J-Tel and looked at the Toros. One of the things I liked about the Toro was that embossed in large letters on the top of the engine were the letters G.T.S., or “Guaranteed To Start!”

I had the pick of the Toro litter and chose that one because of the GTS guarantee and also because it was self-propelled. Over the years the lawnmower gave me the most faithful service. Always started, never complained, an easy keeper.

Once a year I’d take my mower in to my small engine doctor, Ken, in Palos Heights, and he’d tune it up, test it for heartworm disease and sharpen the blade. Ken can fix

JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

anything and he kept my mower in good shape for many years.

When I was in vet school the issue of lawsuits and malpractice would come up in discussions and I learned early on that if a vet malpractices the client can sue him or her for whatever they want, but the courts will usually award no more financial damages than the pet is worth on the open market.

This situation was often likened by the attorneys to the ownership of a lawnmower. I don’t know why those guys always used a lawnmower as an analogy, but they did and it was easy for Florida cracker vet students to understand the concept. If you paid $250 for your dog and the vet screwed up you could sue and get $250. If your cat was a special breeding animal and had the potential to give your 8 to 10 litters at so many average kittens per litter times the average cost of each kitten then you might get that type of judgment award.

I think this system is unfair to pet owners and I strongly believe that if a vet malpractices they should be held financially accountable for real damages plus

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something for pain and suffering as well as for loss of companionship. I doubt, however, that things will ever change in my practice career because society, as a whole, puts a very low value on its pets.

This is not true for many of our

clients but we see enough of it to know what is true and what is not true.

Veterinarians carry malpractice and liability insurance but the coverage we carry is most

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Wayside Chapel vespers

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Wayside Chapel hold vespers every Sunday 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Vespers is a weekly nondenominational service of music, meditation and prayer led by Rev. Chris Hopkins. The Chapel stands on the highest point of The Center’s grounds and symbolizes the underlying spirituality of all Center programs. All are welcome.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Atkins no-no 5 “__ bad idea” 9 Brothers Grimm creature 14 Old apple spray 15 Pinnacle 16 Painful turning point?

17 Elizabeth of “Lone Star” 18 Nothing 19 Experimental blast 20 Russian composer and piano virtuoso 23 Related compounds 24 Gap 28 Italian roads 29 CafŽ breakfast order 31 Birdbrain 33 Arrived just in time for 34 Reservoir creator 37 TV fantasy about three magical sisters 40 Delivery person?

41 Some Persians 43 Absolute ruler 45 Den piece 48 Arrival announcement

10 Years Ago This Week

From June 29, 2006

52 Deduce 53 Manned the helm

Shop and dine by bike in Heights: The Palos Heights Chamber of Commerce launched its Shop by Bike in Palos 54 Annual sports event that begins with Selection Sunday Heights campaign with a Bike & Dine progressive dinner on Saturday night. Participants assembled at the Rec. on 3/15 ... or, cryptically, a Center to begin the route that took them to Listone restaurant for appetizers, then on to Jullianni’s for salad. For hint to the scrambled word the main course, they pedaled south to Toby’s before heading to Limestone City Grill for dessert or drinks. Shop found at the starts of 20-,

by Bike will continue through July 15, and culminate in the annual Sidewalk Sale.

29-, 37- and 45-Across

57 Provide a spread for 60 Script “Q” feature 61 In the past 62 Scenic route, perhaps 63 Curvature 64 Stax Records genre 65 Sleep soundly?

66 Milk sources for some Tibetan cheese 67 Milk sources for some Greek cheese

10 Years Ago This Week

Down 1 Crop pants 2 Orioles’ div.

3 Venom 4 Hindu priest 5 Childhood home of Jesus 6 Makes the first move 7 Actress Hatcher 8 Nerve cell transmitter 9 Story you might find on MuggleNet.com, briefly 10 Myrmecologist’s subject 11 ‘50s political nickname 12 Jekyll creator’s monogram 13 However 21 Doc 22 Resistance unit 25 Lions, Tigers or Bears 26 Fancy coif 27 Come off as 29 Personnel employee 30 Dough dispensers, for short 32 Dry riverbed

34 Pull with effort 35 Special something 36 Co. runners 38 Dorothy Parker’s “Excuse my dust” and others 39 Like the Taj Mahal 42 Bagel topping 44 Precisely, after “on” 46 Town crier’s cry 47 JFK info 49 Prior to today, poetically 50 Save 51 Fords that never got going 53 Usually stained work garb 55 French Open surface 56 Bat mitzvah dance 57 “The Big Bang Theory” network 58 Author Rand 59 Seesaw need

Answers on Page 7

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

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

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

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

From June 29, 2006

Half-century glow: Palos Bank & Trust treated the community to a celebration of the bank’s 50th anniversary earlier this month. Nearly 2,000 customers and other local residents enjoyed food, music and more entertainment at the bank’s golden birthday bash held on June 9 at Lake Katherine to thank the community for 50 years of support.

The bank served hot dogs and hamburgers from the grill and more. The fest culminated in a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Katherine.

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PICK OF THE LITTER Continued from Page 10 importantly to protect us from lawsuits due to human injury in the clinic. To wit, the young vet tech in Florida who eventually had to have her arm amputated due to a non-healing dog bite sustained at work, or the owner who uses his her hands in their career field and finds it permanently damaged due to the cat bite they sustained while they held pretty kitty for it’s distemper shot or nail trim.

We have insurance for medical malpractice but a vet would have to be grossly negligent in most cases to lose a case involving medical management of a case.

I’ve always told my young vets that the odds of them being sued are low if they practice their art skillfully, diligently, and compassionately to the best of their abilities. I tell them to keep medically current and to keep the lines of communication very open with the clients and, above all, to be honest in their conversations with the client. I also drill into my new vets that when a pet is ill, and a diagnosis is not quickly forthcoming, that they need to communicate to the client, in the strongest terms, that there is always a higher level of treatment available at specialty clinics, and especially, at the veterinary colleges at UI or Purdue.

We all know that most clients will decline to seek a higher level of care, primarily due to the cost, but nevertheless the offer has to be made and that fact has to be documented in the medical record.

It would be very hard for a client to answer the judge who says, “Ms. Jones, Dr. Sally recommended you take Poppy to the veterinary college or to a specialty practice and you declined. Why are you even standing here in front of me?”

This discussion is limited to ill young and middle-aged pets. One thing I have learned in 35 years of practice is that a person’s income in no way determines what level of care a pet will receive. Everyone has their euthanasia level, everyone. Here’s how it normally goes. “Dr. Fleming, what is the problem? How does this occur?

How much will it cost to save my baby?” That’s general practice in three sentences. Often we hear, “I don’t want him to suffer” or “We don’t want to put him through that”. Those are two of the most often-used code phrases for “its time to pull the plug – not worth the cost”. We know the drill and most of us in the profession are used to it.

Of course I sound cynical as I proofread this and it’s tempting to trash the whole article. I’m sorry.

It’s just that I’ve had about 5 or 6 of these types of office visits in the past 48 hours. I was talking to Dr. Stauf today about a young Yorkie that we could probably treat at a very reasonable cost but the guy decided to take him home (and feel crappy until he dies). Dr. Stauf told me that one of her young friends who is a veterinarian just posted on her facebook page that when she told a physician yesterday how much it would cost to treat his middle-aged dog he laughed and told her he could buy a new dog for that. Knock her down why don’t you? Perhaps she’ll realize that she should not gone to all those years of vet school and just found a job where she can sell replacement dogs. And by the way, don’t blame the economy that we’ve experienced over these past 8 years. This has been a fact of veterinary life for all vets since Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. You

won’t read this stuff in any other local newspaper. It’s just that I’ve been around too long to worry about what people might think.

You could, though, listen to these same sentiments expressed by vets and vet techs in any of the thousands of veterinary clinics across the nation any day of the week.

I’m thinking about putting up a poster in each exam room stating: “To save us all a lot of time and energy, please choose from one of the three options so we will know how to direct this discussion of your pets care: (A) Do an exam and give me some pills whether they will work or not. (B) Let’s do some moderate workup and go from there. I will allow a CBC, a Chem panel and maayybeee an X-ray or (C) Do everything you think you need to do to save my pet.” It’s very frustrating to spend over a half hour detailing every nuance and option of diagnosing and treating some problem only to hear in the end, “Oh, I don’t think my husband will go for any of that stuff, can’t you just give a shot?” Maybe such a poster outlining options would be a great stress and time saver. I’ll bounce it off the other doctors. Fortunately we have had enough of the C group of clients over the years to keep us coming back into the clinic each day. You gotta love vet medicine and love people to stick it out this long. Believe it or not there are a lot of bright young people who have grinded their way into this profession only to have become discouraged and leave the profession. They talk about it in the journals all the time.

Back to the lawnmower. Last week my son-in-law asked if he could borrow my mower. I told him I’d drop it by his house. I got it out of the garage and for the first

time in 10 or more years, to my astonishment, it wouldn’t start. It still said G.T.S. on the top of the engine but it was no use to keep trying. I thought perhaps I had flooded the carburetor and let it sit overnight. The next day it was the same thing. I really love my old lawnmower, we have walked so many miles together and it never gave me any problems. At last I called Ken and left him a message that my lawnmower was sick and asked if he could come over some time and pick it up and take it back to his lawnmower clinic and look at it. I told him I would be at work but that I had left the mower tied up on the side of the garage.

The next evening Ken called me to tell me his tentative diagnosis.

The carburetor was shot and was leaking gas into the engine, the compression in the cylinder was poor, (kinda like a bad heart) and the transmission had some sort of issue that we could explore if I desired. I said to Ken, “Well, you’ve found these things wrong, I kinda know how they happen, but most importantly, how much is it going to cost to fix my baby”?

As I was talking to Ken I realized that I was saying the same words my clients have said to me for 35 years. I am them! I smiled and lowered and shook my head. My lawnmower was very old and tired. I knew that a new lawnmower would cost less than repairing my ancient one with the cracked engine platform and the worn out tires. I asked Ken if he could use it for parts or just euthanize and cremate it for me.

He chuckled and said he’d see me at the club.

Thou shalt not covet.

The tenth of the Ten Commandments.

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? No one was able to guess the Whatizit photo quiz from last week.

We thought that the hint of “Alll Wet” would have been the key but that was not the case.

The correct response was the Centennial Park swimming pool at 9400 S. Nashville Ave. in Oak Lawn. The swimming pool can actually be seen in the background with the statue of a boy in the foreground of last week’s quiz photo.

Centennial Park will also be the site of a lot of activities to mark Independence Day on Monday, July 4. A variety of activities will be held for families. Games and food will be included.

Getting back to this week, the Whatizit photo quiz (above) hint is: Park glider.

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

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Kylie Hase, a junior already committed to Purdue, was named the Reporter-Regional’s first Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

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Illinois-bound junior Ryan Kutt was a force on and off the field and was named the 2016 ReporterRegional Baseball Player of the Year.

Richards’ Sara Kiziak was impressive on the mound, at the plate and in the classroom and was named the ReporterRegional Girls Softball Player of the Year.

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A tremendously talented trio

By Anthony Nasella

By Anthony Nasella

By Anthony Nasella

Brother Rice baseball coach John McCarthy points out that junior Ryan Kutt does great things off the field, such as working on special-needs night and summer cleanups.

Kutt certainly cleaned up on the field this past season, both on the mound and at the plate. The junior first baseman was an offensive stalwart for the Crusaders, leading the team in batting average (.403), slugging percentage BOYS BASEBALL (.782) doubles (16), home runs (nine), and RBI (50), while also scoring 24 PLAYER OF runs and striking out only 13 times in THE YEAR 124 plate appearances.

On the mound, the University of RYAN KUTT Illinois recruit and Orland Park resiBrother Rice dent was 10-0 with an 0.88 ERA with five complete games, including three shutouts. He walked 12 and struck out 89 in 71 innings.

He was a pitching and hitting leader for a team that went 35-4 and for a portion of the season was one of the top-10 ranked teams in the nation, according to USA Today.

Kutt is this season’s Reporter-Regional Player of the Year.

He was also a multiple-time recipient of a toy WWE championship belt for being named Player of the Game during one of the best seasons in Crusaders history.

“This is the type of year that many ballplayers don’t get the chance to experience,” Kutt said. “I knew I had to get stronger and faster in my first two years, but I really wanted to make sure I left nothing on the table for my junior and senior years.

“I want to reach my ceiling as a player, teammate and person.”

McCarthy said Kutt is accomplishing those goals.

“It seems like every time we needed something good to happen, Ryan always found a way to get it done,” McCarthy said. “There is some magic to Ryan. He’s a great kid on and off the field. He’s a 4.0 student and a leader in the community. He works summer clean-ups and our special-needs night. In any tough or difficult situation, he always has an extra gear that he can find to make it happen. The tougher the situation and adversity, Ryan shines in those spots.”

Having gained a reputation as the hardest-working player on the Sandburg girls soccer team by her coach, junior midfielder Kylie Hase said that her baptism into the sport came in an unconventional environment.

Oh, boy, did it ever.

“My mom started me on a boys’ soccer team with my brother, Chase, and I played there until fifth grade,” Hase recalled. “That has definitely contributed my strong-headedness and the ability to play so aggressive. It mentally strengthened me and alGIRLS SOCCER lowed me to play up to my teammates’ par.”

PLAYER OF Such exeprience definitely served Hase well, THE YEAR as the longtime club soccer member, who skipped school soccer her first two years, finKYLIE HASE ished her debut season on the varsity with 10 Sandburg goals and five assists, was voted all-state by the Illinois Soccer Coaches Association and helped lead the Eagles to the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional championship game.

All of that helped earn her the Reporter-Regional’s first Girls Soccer Player of the Year honor.

“The chemistry on the team was amazing, and that’s why we played so well on the field,” Hase said. “I knew before the season started we were going to go far because we had a strong team.”

Sandburg girls soccer coach Kathleen O’Connell said that Orland Park’s Hase is the hardest-working player she’s seen.

“Kylie is the spark on the field, and she covers so much ground,” O’Connell said. “She gives it all she’s got — on offense, defense and in every drill. She wins a lot of balls in the air with her effort and drive.

She’s a game-changer.’’

The Purdue-bound Hase also worked hard in her first two years of high school in securing her college commitment, on the strength of a 4.3 GPA. Sandburg was on threshold of a sectional title before losing a hardfought 2-1 contest against Lincoln-Way North, determined by a 4-2 score in PK’s.

Still, the Eagles boasted an area-best 18-2-3 record and were one of the elite teams in the state.

“We played with confidence and supported each other,” Hase said. “The coaching we received was awesome. Everything went well for us.”

If statistics and academics alone told the story of Richards senior pitcher Sara Kiziak and her value to the 2016 Bulldogs softball squad, it would be an impressive tale.

But accomplishments aside — which include a 4.0 GPA, a 1911 record on the mound with 169 strikeouts, and a sizzling .531 batting average and 27 RBI — coach Julie Folliard said she is most proud of Kiziak’s ability to be more than just a great studentathlete.

GIRLS SOFTBALL “Sara is just a remarkable person in PLAYER OF terms of attitude and sacrifice,” Folliard THE YEAR said. “She takes time to help our lower-level pitchers improve their games, while never SARA KIZIAK wavering from her own personal commitRichards ment and focus. She sets an example that her teammates are happy to follow.

“She made an indelible mark on Richards High School, our softball program, and Chicago-area softball,” Folliard added.

“Sara is a phenomenal student-athlete, complete softball player, gritty competitor, team leader, and mentor.”

All those qualifications made the Oak Lawn resident the 2016 South Suburban Red Player of the Year, and she also has been named the 2016 Reporter-Regional Softball Player of the Year.

As a leadoff hitter for the Bulldogs, Kiziak also had 18 doubles and a staggering .776 slugging percentage. She didn’t strike out once this past season and registered a 16-game hitting streak.

On the mound, Kiziak threw one-hitters against Reavis and T.F. North, struck out 13 against St. Ignatius, and had three other double-digit strikeout games.

“I knew I had a strong defense behind me on the mound, so I knew they would back me up if I did get hit,” Kiziak said. “The most important part of this year was us coming together and bonding as a team in practices and before games. Playing for Richards has been one of the best experiences of my life thus far.”

The Purdue-bound Kiziak was named an All-American Scholar Athlete by the National Fastpitch Association for the third year in row. She said she will not play competitive softball in college but said she hopes to still stay with the sport — possibly playing intramurals at the Big Ten school.

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NEXT WEEK: We announce our first Athlete of the Year

PAGE 3: A list of previous baseball and softball Players of the Year

More stars who shined brightly this spring

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The three Players of the Year featured this week are who the Reporter-Regional newspaper deemed to be the best in the area.

Choosing these athlete is rarely easy. We have a deep pool of athletes to choose from – many have been decorated with honors several times. Here is a look at some of the area award winners:

BASEBALL

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER ALL-AMERICAN: Our Player of the Year, Ryan Kutt of Brother Rice, and his teammate, Andrew Dyke were both named to the first team.

ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION: Kutt and Dyke made the Class 4A team along with Sandburg’s Kevin Lane. Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos and Evergreen Park’s Dan Smith were selected on the Class 3A team.

CHICAGO CATHOLIC LEAGUE: In the Blue Division, Kutt won the Player of the Year award while Dyke won the Tony Lawless Award.

Kutt, Dyke, Jack Nelligan and Mike Massey were Crusad-

ers made the all-conference team while Anthony Rios, Anthony Robles, Angel Sandoval and freshman Matt McCormick were named for St. Laurence.

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist’s John Carmody, Zach Sefcik and Jack Snyder were named to the all-conference squad.

METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian was represented by Vos, Adam Schoenle, Jacob Bultuis and Tyler Edgar.

SOUTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE RED: Richards placed Angelo Smith, Chris Zeschke, Ryan Renken, Andrew Calderon, Nick Mejia, Nick Fritz and Mitch Crook on the allconference team.

Shepard’s Rob Marinec, AJ Alarcon, Jordan Noftz and Jack Carberry were named to the team.

Oak Lawn’s Chad Cwik, John Roberts, Justin Swatek and Liam Blake and Evergreen Park’s Jim Smyth and Smith were also were also named.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE BLUE:

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See SPRING STARS, Page 3 Marist’s Alex Lenz, left, was named to the all-state team in girls soccer.

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CHICAGO PRO SOCCER ANALYSIS

Khaly Thiam, shown in a match earlier this year, scored his first goal for the Fire June 22, but his team lost a wild 4-3 battle to Philadelphia.

A lousy night suffered by Fire and Red Stars

By Jeff Vorva

SAN JOSE AT CHICAGO FIRE

RED STARS AT WESTERN NEW YORK

WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday WHERE: Toyota Park in Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 2-7-5 SAN JOSE’S RECORD: 5-4-7 LAST TIME: San Jose came up with a 2-1 victory March, 22, 2015 in the third game of the season in California when Fatai Alashe and Ty Hardin scored in the first 21 minutes.

Harry Shipp scored in the 29th minute for the Fire and both defenses locked down on the scoring the rest of the way.

WHEN: 6 p.m., Friday WHERE: Rhino’s Stadium, Rochester, New York RED STARS RECORD: 5-2-3 FLASH RECORD: 6-4-0 LAST TIME: Casey Short’s goal in the first half gave the Red Stars a 1-0 victory over the Flash on April 23 at Toyota Park in the Red Stars’ home opener.

Sports Editor

The Fire played out east on the same night the Red Stars played out west, and neither Chicago team came home with a point.

The Fire finally got its offense in gear but suffered a 4-3 setback at Philadelphia on June 22, the same night the Red Stars lost their footing for first place with a 2-0 setback to new National Women’s Soccer League-leader Portland.

The Fire had an 11-match streak in Major League Soccer in which it had one or zero goals heading into Philadelphia, and when it fell behind 4-1 to the Eastern Conference-leading Union, it was in danger of suffering its worst loss of the year.

Razvan Cocis and Khaly Thiam prevented that with goals in the 69th and 80th minutes, respectively, but the Fire couldn’t knot things up the rest of the way.

First-year Fire coach Veljko Paunovic, who was getting aggravated

with his team’s losing ways even before this match, was disappointed after his team fell to 2-7-5 on the season and has endured a 32-match road streak without a victory. But he was glad his team put itself in a position to tie or take the lead in the closing minutes.

“We said that when I came to Chicago that we will fight every single game until the end and that’s what we proved,’’ Paunovic said. “Of course,

that’s not enough — we’ve got to get better, we’ve got to win games, overall we have to improve.”

David Accam, who spent an unhealthy chunk of the season on the shelf with a knee injury, scored his sixth goal in seven games to open the scoring. He has 27 goals in 31 games played on the MLS level and if he can stay healthy and when new player Michael de Leeuw is eligible July 9, maybe the Fire can make multiple

Photo by Jeff Vorva

goal games a habit.

The defense has usually been solid or stellar most of the season but it allowed four goals against Philadelphia (7-4-5), including a hat trick from Roland Alberg. His first goal banged off the goal, off defender Jonathan Campbell and into the net in the 11th minute. Toward the end of the first half, Alberg struck again after goalie Sean Johnson and teammate Johan Kappelhof deflected shots to open the sequence.

“I don’t believe in being unlucky, I just believe in performance and I think that in those situations we could react

better for sure,’’ the coach said.

Meanwhile in Portland, the Red Stars (5-2-3) managed just three shots on goal and none found the net. The team will part ways with star players Christen Press, Alyssa Naeher and Julie Johnston for five games as they train for and play in Olympic competition.

The loss snapped an eight-match unbeaten streak for the Red Stars, who gave up both goals in the first 25 minutes of the match. Christine Sinclair popped in a shot early, at the 6-minute mark, and Nadia Nadim added one at the 25-minute mark.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

‘It’s going to be a good summer’

Sandburg grad Torpy is drinking in more adulation

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO BLISS

The honors continue for Sandburg graduate Sean Torpy.

The distance-running star was named the Illinois Boys Track Gatorade Athlete of the Year after an Illinois High School Association and early summer season of success, which includes breaking the state record in the 800 (1 minute, 47.95 seconds) at the Midwest Distance Classic June 11, winning the Class 3A state title in the 1600 and helping the Eagles’ 4x800 relay team to a state-record 7:37.36 on May 28.

He also owns the nation’s top time in the 1600 with a 4:03.42.

“Sean is the best pure racer I have seen in 16 years coaching in Illinois track and field,” said Sandburg coach Joe Nemeth. “From his first race as a freshman, he had the mindset of never being beaten on the track. He didn’t win every race, but for four years the team always felt that he would, no matter what the distance. His competitive fight is unmatched.”

Torpy was named the Reporter-Regional Player of the Year for boys cross country in the fall while his twin brother, Chris, was named Player of the Year in boys track this spring.

Both will run for the University of Miami (Ohio) in the fall.

Bliss will make home debut after 70-7 pounding of Liberty

Former Stagg athletes now Charger head coaches

Wood working to put MLB snub behind him

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Former St. Laurence and Purdue star Kyle Wood didn’t figure he was going to be selected in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball draft earlier this month, so he said he was relaxed the first two days.

Come that third day?

“I tried not to watch, but I caught myself peeking,” Wood said. “At the end, I was really anxious and nervous and I started to panic.’’

MLB teams snubbed the Orland Park resident and a few weeks later, he suited up for the Windy City Thunderbolts after signing a contract on June 20.

“For a few days, I was disappointed, obviously,” Wood said about not being drafted. “But then I hoped for a free agent deal and when that fell through, I made a few calls around the Frontier League a few days later I got a call from (T-Bolts manager Ron Biga) and he told me there was a spot open for a lefthanded bat.

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Thursday: visit Evansville Friday through Sunday: visit Joliet Wednesday: host Lake Erie in a doubleheader, 5:05 p.m.

Thursday: host Lake Erie, 7:05 p.m.

• Nuts and Bolts: The Bolts were scheduled to play 12 straight days and have Monday and Tuesday off.

“Being in my backyard and right down the road from my home was perfect. It’s a great team and a great group of guys.

I’m excited. It’s going to be a good summer.’’

He opened his career June 22 and had a sacrifice fly to drive in a run in a 7-1 win over Joliet at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. He picked up his first pro hit the next night. But heading into this week, he was hitting .182. He hit 12 homers and drove in 37 runs with Purdue — the best offensive output by a Boilermaker since 2009.

Wood knows he will have to

By Alison Moran Correspondent

“We came, we saw, we beat their a** 70-7.

See you next Saturday night at Toyota Park.”

Those words of wisdom came from a tweet from @mychicagobliss.

After shellacking the New England Liberty by 63 points last Saturday, the Legends Football League’s two-time champion Bliss hosts the Omaha Heart (1-1) in its home opener Saturday night at Toyota Park.

The Bliss (1-1) will look a little different as it takes the field. Longtime quarterback and Plainfield native Heather Furr retired and is replaced by Australian Jacinda Bar-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Former St. Laurence star Kyle Wood, center, is smiling because he is in pro ball after he was snubbed in the Major League Baseball draft.

make a few adjustments but he is confident he can enjoy success at this level based on his past.

“I did not have an at-bat in over a month,” he said. “I was trying to do my best to slow things down and put the barrel on the ball. I wasn’t concerned with what they were throwing or how they were throwing.

I’ll get a better gauge as I go along. I’ve played in some highcaliber summer league games against a lot of guys in pro ball.

It shouldn’t be much different.’’

Still winless against Bandits The Thunderbolts fell to 0-3 in Battle of the Sexes battles against the Chicago Bandits.

The Bandits came out ahead, 4-1, on June 20 in Crestwood and the Thunderbolts could only

clay, who played for the LFL’s New South Wales Surge and was named Offensive Player of the Year in 2014.

“Coach (Keith) Hac told me he’d been tracking me for quite some time,” said Barclay in a recent phone Barclay conversation. “He reached out to me, I trained with the team for three weeks prior to the first game, and here we are.”

A multi-sport athlete from an athletic family, Barclay also pitched for the Australian Women’s Team at the 2008 Women’s

muster two hits against Bandits pitching.

“The pitching is really, really good,” Thunderbolt first baseman Blair Beck said. “The rise pitch is really hard to hit and then they throw changeups. Oh, my, gosh, it’s unbelievable.’’

Catcher Larry Balkwill legged out an inside-the-park home run for the Thunderbolts in the fifth inning for their only run.

Knocked out of first After enjoying spending most of the season in first place in the East Division of the Frontier League, the Thunderbolts (22-16) found themselves entering this week a half-game behind firstplace Joliet (23-16) in the standings. Schaumburg (21-18) and Washington (20-18) are not far behind in the bunched-up division.

Baseball World Cup. In her debut against the Seattle Mist, in a grudge match pitting the 2015 LFL Championship teams, Barclay tallied 129 offensive yards in a 40-28 loss.

“We’re finding out chemistry together.

Remember, we also have five rookies on the team. We’ll find our balance,” Barclay said at the time.

She’s excited to play for the fans at home.

“Chicago’s a warm, friendly town, and I quite enjoy it here. Toyota Park is a beautiful place. We don’t have many stadiums like that in Australia,” she said.

For more information on the home opener, visit www.lflus.com/chicagobliss.

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Former Stagg athlete Allison Kaim is now the school’s girls soccer coach.

Former Stagg athlete Jackie Roth is now the school’s girls softball coach.

Notice a trend here?

The High School District 230 board approved both hires at last Thursday’s meeting.

Kaim currently teaches and coaches at Sandburg.

As a Charger, she was a fouryear starter for Stagg soccer where she earned numerous honors including all-state. She played at Eastern Michigan, earned 2012 Academic All MAC honorable mention and played on the 2013 MAC Conference Championship soccer team.

She volunteered with the Charger boys soccer team in 2014, was the junior varsity girls soccer coach for Stagg in 2015, and spent the 2016 season as the girls freshmen coach for Sandburg. She replaces Chris Campos.

Roth teaches family and consumer science at Stagg and en-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sean Torpy continues to rake in the honors as the Sandburg graduate was named the state’s Boys Track Gatorade Player of the Year.

joyed coaching success at lower levels.

Roth was a four-year varsity starter at third base and catcher.

She helped Stagg to three regional championships. As a senior, she was voted team MVP. She played at Bradley University and finished her college career as the only player in school history with 50 career runs, 50 RBI, 50 walks, and 30 stolen bases. She is the fifth player in Bradley history to appear in 200 games and tied for third in career games played at 201 games.

Roth started her coaching career in 2013, as a junior varsity coach at Marist High School where her team won an East Suburban Catholic Conference championship. The following year, she was the junior varsity coach at Shepard High School where the team also won a South Suburban Red Conference title.

In 2015, she started her first season at Stagg as the varsity assistant and this past season as Stagg’s junior varsity coach, and her team finished 21-5. She replaces Sarah Bryers.

“We are excited to have both Allison and Jackie leading Charger teams,” said Stagg Principal Eric Olsen. “As alumna they bring passion, understanding and drive to continue to strengthen the programs here at Stagg.”

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Get ready: A lot of great non-conference action marks 2016 football season

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s of today, Thursday, there are 57 more days until the first night of Illinois High School Association football action.

The schools have finalized their schedules and the IHSA posted them in all their glory.

When I look at the schedules for the first time, I am more interested in what the non-conference portion looks like. And this year among area teams, there is plenty of intrigue. The first couple of weeks could feature some classic games and some blowouts.

And in a nice wrinkle for a sports editor who wouldn’t mind taking a lot of photos of different teams the first weekend (I am planning that photo page already!), there are several games involving area teams the first Friday (Aug. 26) plus some action the next two days as well.

The big bash will be a Sunday, Aug. 28 collision between heated rivals Brother Rice and Marist at Soldier Field. That game is special on its own and it’s usually even more special when it’s hosted at one of the schools.

Some of the intense, intimate atmosphere will be taken away by playing in a large NFL stadium, but, hey, the game is being played in an NFL stadium. Marist is coming off a stun-

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point ning second-place finish in the state in Class 8A after going 5-4 in the regular season and Brother Rice has plenty of returning talent.

On Sept. 2, it doesn’t get much easier for either of these area squads as Marist hosts Chicago Public League power Simeon and Brother Rice hosts CreteMonee, which finished second in the state to Montini in Class 6A last year.

Speaking of Crete, former C-M and Marian Catholic coach Jerry Verde opens his career at Evergreen Park, visiting the Chicago Agriculture Science School at Stagg Stadium on Aug. 27 and hosting CICS/Longwood on Sept. 2.

Speaking of new coaches, the Scott Peters era starts in Sandburg and the Eagles host Naperville North (2-7 last year) on Aug. 26. The Eagles’ other non-conference game is Oct. 24 waaaaaaay down south. They visit the suburbs of St. Louis to take on Fort Zumwalt West in O’Fallon, Missouri.

That will be the eighth week of the

season and it might be an important game for the Eagles’ playoff chances.

The SouthWest Suburban lost Joliet West, Joliet Central (both to the Suburban Prairie Conference) and Lincoln-Way North (which closed).

The conference used to be broken up into two divisions but now it will be a sort of super conference of 13 teams where not everyone will play everyone and some teams will play six conference games, some play seven and some eight. Confused? Get in line.

Stagg will play eight conference games in the new super conference and visits Rich Central on Aug. 26 in the only non-conference battle.

On the other hand, there is St. Laurence, which plays just three conference games in the Chicago Catholic Conference League White.

The Vikings, who are eyeing a state title this season after making it to the Class 5A semifinal last year, are playing six non-conference games and will open the season at Benet on Aug. 26 and have another juicy game on the schedule come Sept. 16 when they visit St. Rita.

Richards hosts Lemont on Aug. 26 in a battle that last year saw Lemont take a 14-0 halftime lead only to have Richards roar back in the second half

New Evergreen Park football coach Jerry Verde hopes to get his team going and growing against the Ag School on Aug. 27.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

for a thrilling 28-24 victory.

Shepard, which qualified for the playoffs last year for the first time since 2013, opens the season hosting Thornton Fractional North on Aug. 26 and visiting Fenton on Sept. 2. Those two teams combined for a 6-12 record in 2015.

Oak Lawn will try to improve on a 1-9 mark, and Nick Novak’s second year as coach of the Spartans opens at Lane Tech on Aug. 26. They host Hillcrest on Sept. 2. Both teams finished 4-5 last year but the Spartans dropped a season opener to Lane, 28-6, in Oak Lawn and a 50-0 decision to Hillcrest

in Country Club Hills in 2015.

Chicago Christian hopes to put last year’s 1-8 record behind it, and second-year coach Nick Cook and the Knights open with a home game against Chicago Noble/Bulls, which was 7-2 last year but was not in a conference that qualified for the IHSA playoffs Aug. 26, and hosts Crossroads Academy out of Big Rock on Sept. 2.

Crossroads was 0-6 last year including two forfeits. In the four games the team out of Big Rock actually played, it was beaten by a combined score of 184-46.

Just 57 more days…

Some images of softball/baseball, football and even a little rasslin’

REPORTER/REGIONAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR The Reporter and Regional newspapers merged their sports section in 1986 and current Richards baseball coach Brian Wujcik joined Mike Budds of Reavis were named co-Players of the Year.

Since then, there has been a ton of talented baseball and softball players who have won the top honor. Here is the list:

BASEBALL 1986: Brian Wujcik Sr. Mike Budds Sr. 1987: Rob Sudd Sr. Frank Jablonski Sr. Dave Ritter Sr. 1988: Kevin Wojnarowski Sr. Khris Kolk Sr. Bob Mutnansky Jr. 1989: Brent Bowers Sr. Mark Friedsam Sr. Ron Mahay Sr. 1990: Rob Garcia Sr. Mike Birsa Sr. Bob Schaaf Sr. So. 1991: Todd Mensk 1992: Jerry Pezdek Sr. Sr. 1993: Jim Dallio 1994: Brian Harmon Sr. 1995: Craig Taczy Sr. Sr. 1996: Brian Forystek 1997: John Valenti Sr. Jr. 1998: Tom Syc Sr. 1999: Chris Beyer 2000: Jeremy Hyzny Sr. Jr. 2001: Erik Lis 2002: Erik Lis Sr. 2003: Ryan Campbell Sr. Sr. 2004: Brian Smith 2005: Mike Fazy Sr. 2006: Jim Calderone Sr. 2007: T.J. McFarland Sr. Jr. 2008: Greg Billo 2009: Justin Ringo Sr. 2010: Kyle Wood Jr. 2011: Kyle Wood Sr. 2012: Michael Kamp Sr. Jr. 2013: Mike Kornacker 2014: Christian Bulthuis Jr. 2015: Mike Schalasky Sr. 2016: Ryan Kutt Jr.

Richards Reavis Richards St. Laurence St. Laurence Shepard Oak Lawn Marist St. Laurence Stagg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence Chicago Christian Sandburg Stagg Shepard Marist Shepard Sandburg Richards Sandburg Oak Lawn Richards Richards Richards Sandburg Richards Brother Rice Brother Rice Stagg Sandburg Stagg St. Laurence St. Laurence Chicago Christian St. Laurence Chicago Christian Brother Rice Brother Rice

Thunderbolts pitcher Fabio Silvestre hops during his delivery against the Chicago Bandits in the Battle of the Sexes III softball game in Crestwood. The Bandits won, 4-1.

The Chicago Bandits’ Brittany Cervantes gives high-fives before the game against the Windy City Thunderbolts on June 20.

Evergreen Park’s C.J. Brown pumps his fist after a pass on Stagg’s Kyle Neputy fires a pass against EvJune 20 against Stagg during ergreen Park during action in the St. Xavier action in the St. Xavier 7-on-7 Evergreen Park players can’t get enough water on a 90-degree day at St. Xavier University. University 7-on-7 league on June 20. passing league.

Wrestler Billy Gunn is all smiles Thursday before throwing out the first pitch at Thursday’s Windy City Thunderbolts game (left photo) and he’s all grimaces as he wrestles four hours later after the game (right photo).

SOFTBALL 1994: Sarah Haak Jr. Stagg 1995: Jenny Raftery So. Mother McAuley 1996: Laurie Markatos Jr. Stagg 1997: Laurie Markatos Sr. Stagg 1998: Carole Gorecki Sr. Richards 1999: Jenny Tyrell Sr. Stagg 2000: Brittany McIntyre So. Sandburg 2001: Nikki Netzel Jr. Sandburg 2002: Brittany McIntyre Sr. Sandburg 2003: None named 2004: Theresa Boruta Jr. Queen of Peace 2005: Theresa Boruta Sr. Queen of Peace 2006: Sara Olson Jr. Sandburg 2007: Sara Olson Sr. Sandburg 2008: Katie Freeman Sr. Marist 2009: None named 2010: None named 2011: None named 2012: Brianna LeBeau Sr. Richards 2013: Brooke Wyderski Jr. Marist 2014: Brooke Wyderski Sr. Marist 2015: Skylor Hilger Jr. Shepard 2016: Sara Kiziak Sr. Richards

Spring Stars

Continued from Page 1 Sandburg’s Brandon Comia, Andy Gaytan, Lane, Eric Papierski and Jack Wolfe and Stagg’s Max Downs, Josh Nowak annd Nick Worst were named all-conference.

SOFTBALL ILLINOIS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marist’s Madison Naujokus was named to the Class 4A first-team All-State, Shepard’s Skylor Hilger and Heather O’Kelly plus Sandburg’s Ashley Wood to the second team and Marist’s Paige Egan, Emily Reilly and freshman Angela Zedeck joined Sandburg’s Sam Coffel on the third team.

EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist landed five on the all-conference first team – Lizzie

Windy City leadoff hitter Tim Zier grabs his side after he took a huge swing at the first pitch of the game from the Bandits’ Morgan Foley.

Annerino, Egan, Cassie Lindmark, Najokas and Zedak.

GIRLS CATHOLIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Mother McAuley athletes who made the first team were Amy Balich, Holly Marousek, Kathleen Janiga and Alexis Smaharz while Queen of Peace players named were Ashley Lynch, Kelly Walinski and Lindsay Cudecki.

METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian’s Hannah Dieck, Bethany Regnerus, Brooke Veldman and Christa Janowiak made the all-conference squad.

SOUTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE RED: Sara Kiziak of Richards was named the league’s Player of the Year for the second time in her career.

She also earned it as a sophomore in 2014.

Richards’ Savanah Julian, Lauryn McManus, Becky Wujcik and freshman Isabel Martinez made the all-

Photos by Jeff orva

conference team with Angela Abrand being named honorable mention.

Shepard was represented by Heather O’Kelly, Skylor Hilger, Jalyn Stepney, Bryanna Cross and Gabriella Graffeo.

For Evergreen Park, Bethany Salazar, Maddie Meisl and Maddie Vojacek were all-conference players with Kelly Farmer named honorable mention.

Oak Lawn was represented by Marianna Vazquez and Jessie Hasset.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE BLUE: Sandburg’s Coffel, Niki Saviano, Brianna Soltid and Wood joined Stagg’s Maria Shalabi and freshman Lexi Voss on the all-conference team.

GIRLS SOCCER ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STATE: Stagg’s Jazmin Castanon, Sandburg’s Kylie Hase and Marist’s Alex Lenz were named to the

team.

IHSSCA ALL SECTIONAL: Queen of Peace’s Krysta Buche and Kelsey Healy and Marist’s Claire Collevy and Cara Donegan made the team.

IHSSCA SECTIONAL HONORABLE MENTION: Marist’s Ashley Smialek, Richards’ Isabella Nelson, Evergreen Park’s Dianne Oladejo, Stagg’s Veronica Stafira and Emily Stefan, Chicago Christian’s Abby Tiermersma, Shepard’s Heather Banis and Carolina Slaby and Sandburg’s Sarah DeWolfe and Sydney Rudny were honored.

EAST SUBUBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist’s Claire Collevy and Kelly Ferguson were named to the all-conference team.

GIRLS CATHOLIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Queen of Peace’s Buche was named the White division’s Player of the Year. Teammate Healy was named to the all-conference team.

Mother McAuley’s Maggie Betti-

nardi was named all-conference in the Red division.

METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian’s Tiemersma and Karlee Kuyvenhoven were selected to the all-conference team.

SOUTH SUBURBAN RED: Shepard’s Banis was named Player of the Year while Slaby and Amer Mason were named to the all-conference team.

Dominique Miller and Shannon Meegan of Richards were named to the all-conference team.

Oak Lawn’s Marianna Vazquez and Jessie Hassert plus Evergreen Park’s Jamoriah Gross and Oladejo were also named to the first team.

SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE: Sandburg’s DeWolf, Hase, Rudny, Bella Strolia and Christine Szymanski were all-conference.

For Stagg, Castanon, Sydney Downs, Stafira and Stefan made the all-conference squad.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET M. GERZON, FRED J. GERZON, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A BANK ONE, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 3097 13455 FEATHER COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13455 FEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-312-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 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, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1500329. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1500329 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 3097 TJSC#: 36-7282 I696052

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT, CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST 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 July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1037061. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1037061 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 36-7283 I696048

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE 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 October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11178. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 11178 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 9550 TJSC#: 36-6913 I695604

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; Plaintiff, vs.

STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 16107; PIOTR GACEK; DANUTA GACEK; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 22, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-10-202-005-0000.

Commonly known as 9800 South 90th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence.

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

For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

(312) 263-3890.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695717

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL S. BULTHUIS, STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 000924 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B 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 June 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-071-1062.

The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17379.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17379 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000924 TJSC#: 36-7103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT PETTAS Defendants 13 CH 025115 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-407-018. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-26317.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-26317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 025115 TJSC#: 36-6161 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TED SKOUNDRIANOS, ATHENA N. KLADIS A/K/A ATHENA N. KLADIS-SKOUNDRIANOS, BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 018592 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-401-045-0000. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25281.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-13-25281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018592 TJSC#: 36-7746 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY SMERTENE, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 19037, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 017396 8745 W. 96TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8745 W. 96TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-105-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18281.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017396 TJSC#: 36-4332 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ PUSTUL, DANUTA PUSTUL Defendants 12 CH 23545 8921 MOODY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8921 MOODY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-105-108-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $375,903.87.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-059735.

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

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-059735 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 23545 TJSC#: 36-7095 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JERRIE A. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, TERRY N. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, BRIDGET MORIARITY, MICHAEL MORIARITY Defendants 15 CH 11119 12233 S. 70th Ave. 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 April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12233 S. 70th Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-129-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,656.78.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 11119 TJSC#: 36-5831 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE TROAKE, GARETH M. TROAKE, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, FOREST RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 008654 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE 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 April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-056-1069, Property Index No. (24-32-300-023 Underlying).

The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-09243. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-09243 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 008654 TJSC#: 36-5681 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The Regional News - The Reporter

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS Programs at The Center

• Plein Aire Sketch and Watercolor Field TripThursday July 7, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will take a field trip to the home of Roger and Judy Carlson in Frankfort.

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-361-3650 is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details. A group usually meets at The Center to carpool. Classes are for students with some art experience. Class fee: $22 per session.

Meet at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

• Recycled Art: Paper Bead Bracelets - Tuesday July 5, 6-8 p.m. Instructor Paula Scott will help students create varied paper bead styles using discarded pages from books and assorted jewelry beads. Participants can create a loose style or wire cuff with the finished beads. Workshop fee: $16 plus $3 materials fee, per class.

• Toastmasters - Wednesday July 6, 7-9 p.m.

Toastmasters is an opportunity for people who wish to improve their public communication skills. Develop the skills and confidence to stand and speak before groups of people by joining The Center’s Toastmasters Club. No commitment is necessary to come and observe. For more, call 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center coming programs

• Craft Station: Die Cast Cars Painting - 1 to 6 p.m. July 5, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st

Court, Orland Park. Die cast cars are miniature collectors’ items – there are literally hundreds of makes and models to explore. Now is your chance to put your own spin on a few of them.

• Greek Yogurt Bar & Uno - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

July 5, Students are invited to a Greek Yogurt bar with legendary card game Uno. • Walking Squad: At the Park - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 6, Join the Walking Squad in a bi-weekly walking session at local parks and nature preserves.

• Project Serve: Be a Good Neighbor - 2 to 3 p.m. July 6, Volunteer an hour of your time to clean the The Bridge’s surrounding property and help preserve it for years to come.

• Reptiles - 4 to 5 p.m. July 6, Students will learn about ball pythons, tortoises, iguanas, hedge hogs, and more.

• Fabric Stamping - 2 to 3 p.m. July 7, Create a textile stamp using a rubber base or wooden block and unique materials to create texture and design.

• How to Jump Start a Car - 3 to 4 p.m. July 7, Gain confidence navigating under the hood and into your engine.

• Culinary: Flavorful Mexican Fiesta - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 7, Whatever your favorite Mexican dish is, you want to be a part of this fiesta.

• Outdoor Movie Night - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 8, This Friday is a very exciting night, as a 12 foot projector screen is wheeled out to watch the classic Finding Nemo. Free popcorn provided by ButterUp! Popcorn in Frankfort. Bring a lawn chair and bring some friends.

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

‘Independence Day’ part two is not worth a celebration “Independence Day: Resurgence” is the movie you watch out of curiosity, only to forget all about it when it’s over. This is the sequel to the 1996 summer blockbuster “Independence Day.” The original was a classic piece of cinematic history; this sequel is more of a cinematic bore.

To be brutally honest, this is the worst film of the summer. This quite possibly could be the worst film of the year as well. Worst film ever might a stretch, but it’s very close to it. The problem here is that this film is indifferent about its own existence. It doesn’t care about the audience. It doesn’t care to be good either. It just wants to make giant mounds of money, but it’s not, thanks in part to a little blue fish.

The first half-hour is spent checking in with the handful of characters who returned for this installment (Bill Pullman as former President Thomas Whitmore and Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson), as well as some new characters (Jake, played by Liam Hemsworth), and others who are

TONY PINTO mostly the children of the first film’s heroes. Will Smith, who made the greatest decision of his career, passed on reprising his character, but Jessie T. Usher is here to play his son, Dylan.

Most of “Resurgence” feels edited for maximum confusion.

When a character says they won’t do something, usually the next scene is edited to show them doing whatever it is they said they wouldn’t do. It’s movie making 101 and they failed on that here.

Editor Adam Wolfe disregards scenes framing one person just to highlight a different character in the next scene. Taking any impact of the gag they wasted time setting up. Everything gets edited in a way where the setup is far more important than the actual payoff.

There are times when the film

starts cutting between storylines and it becomes a bigger ball of confusion. It abandons whole plots for long periods of time. The story doesn’t have a logical progression, making it very hard to get swept up by any of it. Out of all the issues of the film, the editing is by far the worst.

The biggest miscalculation this film makes is thinking we want to see an Independence Day Three.

Not to spoil the movie, which this writer terribly wants to so he can save you from this misery, this film sets up perfectly for a bad sequel. The sequel to the sequel will probably come even though no one wants it. For those brave enough to actually sit through the film, your mind will be boggled as to how they didn’t just end this mess.

Ultimately, if you haven’t figured it out already, you need to pass on seeing “Independence Day: Resurgence.” If only the aliens could have taken us out 120 minutes sooner.

Tony Pinto’s grade: F

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN STARTING THIS WEEK:

“KUNG FU PANDA 3”: There’s certainly a lot going in for Po — voiced again by Jack Black — in this entertaining second sequel. He finally finds family when he reunites with his biological father (voice of Bryan Cranston), but the joy of the reconnection largely is put on hold because of a new threat ... a supernatural enemy (voice of “Whiplash” Oscar winner J.K. Simmons) who has kung-fu masters in his sights. Po seeks help from comrades against sporting the voices of Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan and David Cross. Kate Hudson and Jean-Claude Van Damme also are heard. DVD extras: six featurettes; deleted scenes. *** (PG: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

“WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT”: War correspondent Kim Barker’s memoir is retrofitted for Tina Fey in this comedy-drama that caters to the star’s yen for ironic humor, even employing her frequent colleague Robert Carlock as the screenwriter. With little experience, Fey’s character goes to Afghanistan with no experience in war-zone coverage and quickly masters the gallows tone of the camaraderie among her colleagues, though it takes her a while to get her personal conflicts under control. Margot Robbie (who also worked with directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa on “Focus”), Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina also are in the cast, but this clearly is designed to be Fey’s show. DVD extras: five “makingof” documentaries; deleted and extended

scenes. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “EYE IN THE SKY”: A multinational effort against a terrorist cell fuels this intense, involving drama, casting Helen Mirren as a British military official overseeing a drone mission against enemy operatives who are in Kenya.

Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) plays a U.S. pilot who’s also a member of the offense, but unforeseen circumstances end up making the undertaking an international controversy. The film also is notable for the last on-screen appearance of Alan Rickman, playing another U.K. higher-up who’s in on the plot. Barkhad Abdi (“Captain Phillips”) and Iain Glen (“Game of Thrones”) are in director Gavin Hood’s cast as well. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (R: P,

V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING”: To mark its 100th original movie, Disney Channel has updated one of its parent companies most popular movies with viewers of all ages, with the new version’s home-video debut coming just after its telecast premiere. This retelling ups the odds by featuring two sitters, played by actress-singers Sabrina Carpenter (“Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (“Descendants”), whose rivalry is amped up when one of the youngsters meant to be in their care sneaks out — sending them in pursuit and giving them plenty of the title adventures. The young co-stars include Nikki Hahn, Mallory James Mahoney and Max Gecowets. DVD extras: outtakes. *** (Not rated) “PRECIOUS CARGO”: Think twice

about crossing a crime kingpin ... especially if he happens to have the persona of Bruce Willis. That’s the big lesson of this rather familiar melodrama, starring that actor and also casting Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Claire Forlani as thieves who find themselves on his bad side. To get out of their plight alive, they have to stage a jewel heist — but doublecrossings ensue, making the question of who will survive a major one. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; cast and crew interviews. ** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Weeds can spoil your garden if left unchecked. Carelessness or trying to finish a project too quickly could create errors or blemishes that ruin overall progress. Remember to take your time and pay careful attention to the details.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Keep your feet on the ground. A dream or idea may provide benefits in the future but right now you may be lacking essential elements to get the ball rolling. Focus on

more tangible short term goals that you can achieve right away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expand your areas of expertise.

Concentrate on skills or traits which may have proved difficult for you in the past and make an effort to improve your performance.

Determination and willpower can help you overcome any obstacle.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it. Just because someone else may have experienced misfortune doesn’t mean the same thing will happen to you. Don’t take unnecessary steps. There’s

no need to make any changes.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get too set in your ways. The methods and routines that may have served you well in the past may no longer be effective. Open your mind to newer and more innovative techniques and don’t be afraid to make changes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may all be in your head. Concerns and doubts over an issue may be unfounded and occupy far too much of your time for the next few days. Quickly clear the air with a friend or loved one with whom you may have had

a dispute.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The loudest voice gets the most attention. This does not mean that it is the voice that deserves to be heard. Make sure that the issues and activities that you focus on are relevant and that you aren’t following someone else’s agenda.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nothing lasts forever. You may have become so comfortable with the status quo that you haven’t noticed a gradual shift in conditions. It may be time to reevaluate your views and positions to more accurately conform to changing

times.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let sleeping dogs lie. Your financial situation may not be quite as rosy as you’d like. It could be a whole lot worse, especially if you make any drastic changes.

The sky is not falling, no matter what anyone tells you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stop, look and listen. Misunderstandings are likely to arise if you aren’t paying close attention to what others are telling you. The safest investments to make are not making any investments at all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18): Don’t get backed into a corner. Take time to mull over crucial decisions. If someone demands an answer right away then your answer should be “no.”

Trying to appease someone could compromise your own interests.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take things as they come. Deal with problems as they arise. Don’t waste your time thinking about things that cause worry. Adopting a more carefree approach to your endeavors could make obstacles seem much less challenging.

Senior Spotlight Smith Crossing resident enables others to savor benefits of music

Submitted by Smith Crossing

“Music is wonderful for the brain,” says Smith Crossing resident Kay Sue Nagle, an accomplished vocalist and retired music teacher. “You don’t have to be a soloist or even read music to benefit. Singing gives you a natural high.” For nearly a year, Nagle has been making music with fellow residents at the life plan community located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park.

Adding a special touch to holiday observances at Smith Crossing, Nagle leads a resident chorus she helped establish. She also plays piano twice a month for onsite services conducted by Parkview Christian Church of Orland Park.

Nagle’s sentiments about music’s power to elevate mood are proven by several studies. In addition to fun and exhilaration, the act of making music lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol and improves immune function among chorale singers, according to a study conducted by Johann Wolfgang University in Frankfurt, Germany.

In the fall of 2014, Nagle moved from Olympia Fields to Smith Crossing with her husband, Jim. Soon after, she met fellow resident Jack Eagan, who was putting together a book of sing-along songs. “Jack likes to sing but he doesn’t play an instrument, so he asked me to play piano,” Nagle says. “That’s how I got involved.”

Nagle had performed as a singer with the Chicago Heights Orches-

tra. She also taught piano in the music department of the Flossmoor Community Church and gave private lessons to students.

She began organizing singalongs at Smith Crossing in August of 2015, using Eagan’s song suggestions. Last December, she circulated a signup sheet for a holiday sing-along. Ten residents responded. For a February Valentine’s Day performance, more residents responded. In all, 15 performed in a new chorus calling itself “Singers of Note.”

For the most recent Smith Crossing Memorial Day observance, 20 Singers of Note—dressed in white shirts, blue slacks and red-whiteand-blue scarfs or ties—sang the national anthem and other patriotic songs. Nagle led the group, at times playing piano or keyboard as

accompaniment. The audience of residents, friends, family members and staff offered up hearty rounds of applause.

“This was challenging because songs involved specific singing parts,” Nagle says. “Some of the singers don’t read music, but that’s okay.”

Still, other chorus members are adept at following music.

For many years, Pat and George Quebbeman sang with a traveling church choir. They moved to Smith Crossing from their Palos Park home in 2012. “We love singing with Kay Sue because she gives us the chance to sing in a group once again,” says George Quebbeman, a retired construction superintendent. “We practice right

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Smith Crossing resident Kay Sue Nagle recruited fellow residents to join a See SMITH CROSSING, Page 8 new chorus to savor the benefits of making music.

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Senior Spotlight Smith Village resident’s passion for sewing helps others Submitted by Smith Village Kay Bach keeps a blue and yellow heirloom quilt as a reminder of the colors in the flag of Sweden and her Swedish heritage.

Since moving from Blue Island to Smith Village in 2010 with her husband, Bob, she’s also derived inspiration from the colorful blanket for newer projects created by the sewing club she started for Smith Village residents.

“We appreciate Kay’s beautiful contribution to our community,” says Marti Jatis, executive director for the life plan community located at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

“Kay not only leads an activity that provides hours of fun and enjoyment for residents, she and her club also have helped several good causes and raised money for Emilie’s Fund, which provides for residents who have outlived their means.”

Thanks to Bach starting the club almost six years ago, residents have sewn numerous colorful

patchwork bed quilts, baby quilts, coats for Greyhound rescue dogs, bibs for adults with disabilities, lap quilts for skilled nursing care residents, shoulder wraps for children with autism, and dresses for girls in Haiti. Their quilt raffles have raised money for the Alzheimer’s Association too.

The sewing club also creates Christmas novelties. Bach and a volunteer are working on a patchwork featuring Santa with a beard made of white buttons.

Neither have decided if it will be turned into a small wall hanging or pillow. Many items have been sold through raffles at the Smith Village Family Fun Fair, the Smith Village Vendor Fair and other family-friendly events.

The sewing club meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays in the secondfloor Crafts Room in the independent living wing of Smith Village.

The brightly lit space contains sewing machines, large tables, plenty of chairs and room for storing fabrics, sewing notions and projects in the works.

Bach and sewing club members also are working on a sports

memorabilia quilt using jacket patches and T-shirt logos for a Smith Village employee. That employee has agreed to make a donation to Emilie’s Fund.

“I was always crafty,” says Bach, adding that her father’s aunt taught her to knit. Her mom’s sister turned her on to hand-sewing quilts. “Then I got started making quilts using machines, and I really liked it.”

As a young woman, Bach took sewing classes at Ridge Park with a girlfriend who also was interested in sewing. For 20 years, she taught sewing classes at a Singer sewing machine dealership on Chicago’s North Side.

She retired two years ago, but still attends annual quilting retreats in Frankfort, Ill., and Stevens Point, Wisc.

With Bach’s encouragement, Smith Village resident Dorothy Murphy spends club time sewing straight seams. Mary Brandt does hand stitching with a needle and thread. Sometimes Rita Chappell and other volunteers offer their assistance with various sewing tasks as well. Janis McHugh and

Grace Larsen enjoy cutting fabric.

“Kay’s just terrific, and we have such a fun time doing this,” says McHugh.

“I’ve always had a knack for sewing,” says Bach. “I’m so glad to spend time with others doing something I enjoy.”

Bach and her husband enjoy many activities at Smith Village.

Bob Bach, a Korean War veteran, worked 35 years as a parts manager for Fiedler Motors in Blue Island. He also worked for District 218 for 12 years before retiring.

About Smith Village Smith Village is sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older adults since 1924. It provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

Smith Village also offers shortterm rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident. For more information, Smith Village resident Kay Bach displays a quilt that serves as inspiration call 773-474-7300 or visit Smith- for the sewing club she started for Smith Village residents. By selling and Village.org. raffling sewn items, the club has raised money for several causes.

Nutritional and exercise needs change as men and women age Maintaining a healthy weight is important at any age. But avoiding being overweight or obese can be particularly crucial for seniors, considering many illnesses are tied to body weight. Maintaining a healthy immune system also can require eating a balanced, nutritionally sound diet.

The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center in Virginia says people need to change how they eat for every decade they reach. Caloric intake should be reduced because individuals are generally moving around less, have less muscle and their metabolic rates decline. People who find that they are having trouble losing weight in their 50s and older may be basing weight-loss goals on calorie recommendations for younger people.

One challenging thing about eating less overall is supplementing with more nutrient-rich foods.

Older bodies still require similar amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals as younger ones, but older men and women must balance that need with their need to consume less calories. Consuming

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here, which makes it convenient too.”

Standing out from the group’s Memorial Day performance was a man Nagle affectionately refers to as “our basso profondo,” Smith Crossing resident Jim Fitch, a Korean War veteran and retired commercial banker. Fitch also delivered remarks about his Korean War experiences, adding, “I knew the fun part of today would be getting to perform in the chorus.”

Fitch also likes to whistle.

At the other end of the musical scale was Renee Voss, a retired school teacher who sings soprano.

“I tremendously enjoy singing with the chorus. And I can reach all of those high notes,” Voss says.

“Kay Sue is super talented, and we have lots fun! As a child, I was constantly singing. My mother played the piano and I would sing along. This means a lot to me.”

About Smith Crossing Smith Crossing is one of only 13 life plan communities in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” to international standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting body.

Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

It also provides short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about Smith Crossing, call 708-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org.

more fruits, vegetables and lean protein sources, including beans, and choosing whole grains over refined starchy foods can be the key.

Watch what you drink, as well.

Soft drinks and other sugary beverages may be packed with calories you don’t need. Choose unsweetened beverages and opt for water as much as possible.

Protect yourself against dehydration, which can be harder to detect as you get older.

In addition to modifying food and beverage choices and reducing their calorie intake, seniors should continue to exercise. Healthy eating paired with moderate exercise remains one of the best combinations for healthy weight loss or weight maintenance. The goal is to consume fewer calories and expend more energy. While cardiovascular exercises can be a good way to get the heart pumping and stimulate your metabolic rate, as you age you should perform strength-training and weight-bearing exercises as well. Muscle mass naturally diminishes with age, and according to the Mayo Clinic if you avoid strength exercises you

can eventually lose muscle and increase the percentage of fat in your body. Strength training also helps you develop stronger bones, which can help prevent fractures.

In addition, as you gain muscle, your body will begin to burn calories more efficiently, making your time in and out of the gym more productive.

Apart from diet and exercise, aging adults may need to consult with their doctors about nutritional supplements. Your body may produce less stomach acid as you get older, making it more difficult to absorb vitamins from food, including vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Aging skin is less able to transform sunlight into the vitamin, which can affect the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Deficiencies in vitamins D and B12 and calcium can result in a number of health conditions. Routine blood work can help pinpoint whether you are deficient in key nutrients.

The body’s nutritional and fitness needs change as a person ages. Those uncertain about the lifestyle changes they will need to make should speak with their physicians.

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