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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 23 • 2 Sections

Residential burglaries prompt police alert Both took place Monday morning in Palos Park

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor Two residential burglaries that police believe occurred around the same time Monday morning prompted Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller to issue a burglary alert.

Palos Park police responded to a residential burglary Monday morning on Laughry Lane (12800 South, west of La Grange Road).

Police investigating the break-

in said entry was gained through an open bedroom window on the south side of the residence. Evidence technicians were called in to probe the crime scene.

Assorted jewelry was stolen, police said. The burglary occurred between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

No suspect or offender information was available, Chief Miller said Monday afternoon.

By Monday night, police were called to a home on McCord Trace

(also 12800 South, west of La Grange Road) where the second residential burglary was reported, Miller said in the alert he sent shortly before 11 p.m.

“The victim left her home around 9 a.m. and returned home about 10 p.m., at which time she discovered her front entrance door had been pushed or ‘shouldered’ opened,” Miller said.

The precise time of that burglary is unknown, but likely around the

same late morning time frame as the earlier burglary on Laughry Lane, Miller added.

As in the earlier burglary, jewelry was reported stolen, but police provided no details about the stolen jewelry or its estimated monetary valuation in either case.

Police had no suspect information as of Monday night’s alert, Miller said.

Make your home look occupied, Miller advised in a list of home burglary prevention tips he issued hours after he reported the first burglary.

“The most important thing you can do is CALL THE POLICE to report a CRIME or any SUSPICIOUS activity. You have to be the eyes of your neighborhood.

And remember you can always remain a pair of anonymous eyes!”

Miller urged.

“Lock all outside doors and windows before you leave the house or go to bed. Even if it is for a short time, lock your doors,” Miller added, providing the following tips.

• Leave lights on when you go out. If you are going to be away

for a length of time, connect some lamps to automatic timers to turn them on in the evening and off during the day.

• Light up your residence, lock your doors at all times, and call the Police when you see something suspicious.

• Keep your garage door closed and locked.

• Don’t allow daily deliveries of mail, newspapers or flyers build up while you are away. Arrange with the Post Office to hold your See BURGLARIES, Page 2

PALOS HEIGHTS

Harlem merchants plan first Art Walk

By Jack Murray Palos Heights’ first-ever Art Walk on Harlem is coming to town on Saturday, June 18.

Artists will display their works up and down Harlem Avenue in the city’s downtown. Activities will spread out from the city’s Art Park, Diane’s Place and the Shoppes of Palos Place.

The event is scheduled to start with Barre in the Park, a movement exercise program led by an instructor, at 9 a.m. in the Art Park, 72nd Court and 123rd Street. The art show will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Harlem,

between 122nd and 124th streets, where artwork will be on display outdoors.

The City Council on Tuesday granted a special event permit for organizers to hold the art walk.

It is the brainchild of Diane’s Place owner Diane Goerg and fellow members of the Harlem Avenue Business Association that she and fellow merchants in the city’s downtown formed last fall.

Restaurants downtown will offer food and drink specials during the Art Walk, Alderman Jeffrey Key told the aldermen Tuesday as he promoted the event in his capacity See ART WALK, Page 2

Photo by Patt Bailey

Palos Park Library Director Sheila Sosnicki welcomes patrons to the newly remodeled and recently reopened library. A grand reopening celebration and time to say farewell to her as she departs into retirement is scheduled for Saturday, June 25.

BIG CHANGES AT LITTLE LIBRARY

Grand re-opening party will also say farewell to Library Director Sheila Sosnicki

By Jack Murray and Patt Bailey

S

porting a new look, the Palos Park Library offers new programs after reopening June 1 upon completion of an interior renovation construction project that closed the library for two months.

The de-cluttered, roomier library will play host to a grand reopening celebration on Saturday, June 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Library patrons and others will also be able to say farewell that day to Library Director Sheila Sosnicki who is retiring after 10 years as library boss. At 2 p.m., Dyed in the Wool, a four-piece Celtic folk group will perform traditional and contemporary music. Refreshments with cake will be served. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Sosnicki’s last day at the library’s helm will be June 30. She is to be honored by the Village Council at its regular meeting on Monday, June 27. The Palos Park Woman’s Club had earlier honored her in celebration upon her retirement at its annual luncheon held May 19 at Capri Ristorante in Palos Heights.

Sosnicki has been welcoming patrons to the remodeled library that closed April and May during renovations of its interior. The space

NEW 2016

has been opened up by the removal and moving of walls, the front circulation desk and relocation of offices. Brighter and airy, the library now has a more spacious foyer, community room and reading area, with spaces to “plug in” laptops. New carpeting covers the floor.

Prior to the grand reopening, library staff will hold the unveiling of Palos Park’s first-ever Little Free Library, to be held at the Plush Horse on Friday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend and check out the books available at the popular ice cream parlor site.

Other special programs in the library are planned in June and July.

Visit the library or its Facebook page for details.

“I’m just going to read books all day,” Sosnicki has said of he retirement plans. There may be a road trip with her husband to dig for diamonds in Arkansas. He is the geology enthusiast, she noted as she showed the editor around the redone library last week. It’s Photo by Jack Martin, Foresters Camera Club wall-sized rear windows still offer a stunning vista on the grounds and gardens that the late Florence Brennan helped redesign and plant with native wildflowers years ago.

Kathryn Sofianos has been named by the library board of trustees Anthony Sedelka, 10, shows off his trophy he won at the recent family fishing as the next library director to succeed Sosnicki. She is a former event held at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. assistant library director of the Chicago Ridge Public Library.

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Orland OKs site plans for senior housing units

REMEMBERING MUHAMMAD ALI

By Dermot Connolly

Photo courtesy of Ed McElroy

Muhammad Ali, who died last week, and Oak Lawn’s Ed McElroy pose during an event in 1978.

McElroy took ‘The Greatest’ to meet hospitalized veterans This was like bringing Donald Trump to a Mexican Pride meeting.

In the early 1970s, Muhammad Ali was a hated man by many white veterans for refusing to go into the military during the Viet Nam war era. The controversial boxer was stripped of his heavyweight boxing title and sentenced to five years in prison for draft evasion. He spent a lot of time in Chicago during and after his boxing exile.

White veterans back then didn’t like what Ali stood for and the n-word plus some cuss words were fairly prevalent when his name came up.

Chicago radio personality and public relations guru Ed McElroy, a longtime Oak Lawn resident and a veteran, wasn’t exactly in Ali’s corner about refusing to serve. But he met the former Cassius Clay through legendary politician Ed Kelly and McElroy’s jobs required that he interact with the pugilist.

They formed a relationship close enough that McElroy coaxed Ali to do something no one else would likely ask the Champ to do.

Ali, who died at age 74 last week, agreed to head out to the Maywood area with McElroy to Hines Hospital to meet some veterans.

“I brought out people all the time to meet with the veterans,” McElroy said. “I brought out Tommy Dorsey and Sammy Kaye and other celebrities.’’

Yeah, but those guys were bandleaders and not political powder kegs.

Yet, McElroy pulled it off. Ali may have been against the war, but he wasn’t against veterans who served in battles. And that’s what a lot of people didn’t realize at the time.

“No one said a thing,” McElroy said. “I said ‘if you tell me no, I won’t bring him out.’ No one booed or hissed him. There may have been some people who didn’t look at it as being a good idea, but the majority of the veterans said ‘bring him here.’ So I brought him and it turned out great.’’

There was no blowback after the fact. In fact, McElroy said he received more guff for another sports appearance under his watch.

“I brought White Sox players out there and people took more offense to that because a lot of the veterans were Cubs fans,” McElroy said.

McElroy had a few funny stories about Ali. McElroy was a guest one morning at his house in the 8500 block of South Jeffrey Avenue.

“He must have had 20 mirrors in his house – there were mirrors all over the place,” McElroy said. “He would walk by each mirror and show

Burglaries

Continued from Page 1 mail, or arrange for a friend or neighbor to take them regularly.

• Arrange for your lawn to be mowed if you are going away for an extended time.

• Check your locks on doors and windows and replace them with secure devices as necessary.

• Pushbutton locks on doorknobs are easy for burglars to open. Install deadbolt locks on all your outside doors.

• Sliding glass doors are vulnerable. Special locks are available for better security.

• Other windows may need better locks. Check with a locksmith or hardware store for alternatives.

Exterior tips • Have adequate exterior lighting. A motion-sensitive light is recommended for backyards.

• Make sure your door hinges are on the inside.

Alarms: • An alarm system is excellent for home security. It provides peace of mind to homeowners, especially while on vacation. There is a wide variety of alarm systems on the market.

• Make several inquiries to different companies for the best security system available to you.

• If you have a home alarm system, use it! Activate your alarm system — Alarm systems are only useful when you remember to activate them.

• Many individuals have alarm systems but do not arm them because it is inconvenient. Many

JEFF VORVA off his biceps. I laughed and he said ‘don’t you laugh’ and showed me his fist.’’

McElroy, who turns 91 in July, was stunned by Ali’s first meal in the morning.

“He had a dozen eggs for breakfast,” McElroy said.

“I mean, eating two eggs is pretty good, right? He made his breakfast himself and he had some bacon, too. He said ‘the eggs are good for you – it gives me muscles’ and then he showed his biceps again.

“He was different. He was something else.’’

My moments with Muhammad While my one encounter with Ali is not as cool as the McElroy stories, it shows what kind of a unique individual he was.

In July, 1999 while I was covering the Cubs, he made an appearance at Wrigley Field. After the game, he was meeting and greeting the players. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Syndrome 15 years prior and his arms were shaking.

I stood face to face with a guy who at one time was known all over the world and whose face was famous for being expressive in anger or joy. But this time, he had a blank look. His famous eyes were open but, as the old phrase goes, the lights were on but it looked like no one was home. I heard that despite his outward appearance, his mind was still sharp, so I said something like “Hi, Champ!”

The Champ kind of nodded at me and minutes later he nodded off in a chair.

His head was tilted and some spittle was running out of his mouth and down his cheek.

The man they called “The Greatest,” didn’t look so great and I felt horrible for seeing him in such a pathetic position.

Then he woke up, wiped his face, stood up and walked toward one of the Cubs players and out of nowhere pulled out a coin from behind his ear.

This guy who I was thinking should be in a nursing home and not a baseball clubhouse just pulled off a really cool magic trick and many of the Cubs players applauded.

To quote a soon-to-be 91-year-old Oak Lawn resident, Ali was something else.

burglars know this and will not be deterred by a window sticker or sign indicating that the home has an alarm system.

If burglarized...

• If you come home to find an unexplained open/broken window or door: Do not enter - the perpetrator may still be inside.

• Use a neighbor’s phone to call police.

• Do not touch anything or clean up until the police have inspected for evidence.

• Write down the license plate numbers of any suspicious vehicles.

• Note the descriptions of any suspicious persons.

• Be a good neighbor. If you notice anything suspicious in your neighborhood, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Palos Heights Palos Heights police reacted to the recent burglaries in the village next door with a burglary awareness advisory of their own.

Police said that the south suburbs and surrounding areas have recently experienced several residential burglaries Palos Heights Police wish to remind all residents to remain vigilant in protecting their homes and property. Residents are asked to call police and report suspicious people and activity in the area.

With summer weather here, residents are encouraged to secure all doors and windows when not home. Although residents should remain alert at all times, several of the reported burglaries have

occurred in the morning and daytime hours, some occurring while residents were only gone for short periods of time.

Palos Heights Police suggest that residents take steps, such as locking windows and doors, putting lights on, removing mail/ newspapers, and taking other steps to make homes appear occupied.

Keep valuables, such as cash and jewelry, out of sight and secure within the home. For a more complete list of crime prevention tips, please visit the Palos Heights Police Department’s webpage at www.palosheights. org/government/departments/police/PoliceDepartment.asp or call (708) 448-5060.

Palos Heights Alderman Jerry McGovern (4thWard) repeated his warning to residents to lock their cars, homes and windows when unattended in light of the recent burglaries in the Palos area. Two cars were burglarized in Palos Heights last week (see police blotter, Page 5).

McGovern, chairman of the council’s Public Safety Committee, noted at Tuesday’s council meeting that Monday’s Palos Park burglaries took place at condo or townhouse developments in broad daylight, one while the homeowner was away for only a very short span of time.

It was the same modus operandi of burglars who struck in Oak Hills Country Club Village, where many seniors live, last summer and the summer before, he said.

He indicated they might even be part of the same crew. Be vigilant and call police to report suspicious activity, he pleaded.

Plans are moving ahead for a senior housing development to be built in the 9300 block of West 143rd Street in Orland Park.

After a resident received clarification on some points of concern, the Orland Park Village Board approved the preliminary site plans and a special use permit allowing a HarborChase Senior Living development to be built on vacant land in the 9300 block of West 143rd Street.

The Village Board’s Development Services Committee had recommended the approval at its May 16 meeting.

The 100-bed residential development is to be called “The Sheridan.”

Larry Kosteck, a resident of the 9200 block of Christine Court, raised several questions about the project before the vote was taken. He said he was also speaking for his mother-in-law and another neighbor who live in houses on either side of his.

“We live in a cul-de-sac, and this is going to be built directly west of my house. It will be 70 feet from my door,” he noted.

“I have nothing against the building. It looks like it will be a beautiful building,” he said. But he sought assurances that there would not be any deliveries between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., to prevent neighbors from being disturbed.

He also questioned whether the 50 parking spaces allotted for the facility would be enough

for visitors.

And Kosteck also pointed out that according to the latest plans, a landscape buffer is now going to be put up rather than the fence originally agreed upon to separate the development from neighboring homes such as his.

“I would think you will be happier with the landscape buffer because in my experience, fences deteriorate after a few years,” said Mayor Daniel McLaughlin.

Dave Sosin, attorney for HarborChase, said he didn’t recall the timing of deliveries being a concern during previous hearings, but Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich pointed out that it is referenced in notes from the meetings.

“Anyway, all deliveries are done during the day. I will have to check with my clients, but I don’t think there will be a problem with (banning overnight deliveries).”

“I think we can handle all these other issues, such as parking, individually if they come up,” said McLaughlin.

He said that if parking does become a problem on neighboring streets, residential parking restrictions can be imposed.

“Call my office or the village if you have any problems,” he told Kosteck.

Later in the meeting, following an executive session, the board voted to approve a four-year contract with village employees who belong to AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees).

“We’ve been working on this for a long time,” said Trustee

Patricia Gira.

Village Manager Paul Grimes said the contract, which is retroactive from May 1, 2015, to April 30, 2019, affects about 6570 village employees. These include public works and parks and building maintenance employees, as well as police dispatchers and telecommunications operators.

“Negotiations have been going on for about nine months,” said Grimes.

The union employees will receive a 2 percent raise for the first year, and 2.25 percent increases for the next three years, which Grimes said is comparable with the rest of the unions.

“There is also some incentive pay for getting advanced training and certification,” he said.

“They also agreed to move to our more progressive health benefits,” said Grimes.

While the village still offers four health insurance options for employees, including the higher-cost silver and gold PPO plans, village officials are trying to steer employees toward the other options of HMOs and HSAs (health saving accounts).

“We’re very open about this.

Our intent is to migrate to HMOs and HSAs because of the cost savings,” he said. The village manager said that with HSAs, the village puts a certain amount in the account, and employees can have a percentage of their pre-tax salary allocated to it as well.

“The money is theirs to use as they see fit,” he said.

IRS scam bilks Palos Park man out of nearly $10,000

By Dermot Connolly Police are investigating a scam in which a 58-year-old Palos Park man was bilked out of nearly $10,000 perpetrated by a telephone caller claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The victim told police that a man who identified himself as Mark Lopez with the IRS had called him on May 15, and told him he owed $4,700 in back taxes or penalties. The victim called police to report the crime five days later.

The caller told the victim that

if he did not pay it, he and his wife would go to jail.

The victim then followed the man’s directions to stay on the cellphone and go to the Meijer grocery store, at 15701 71st Court in Orland Park, to purchase Green Dot money cards worth $4,700.

The victim did as directed; he then read the card numbers and authorization numbers to the man on the phone, police said.

But the scammer told him he owed another $5,000 necessary to clear up problems with his Social Security account. He told him to drive to the Meijer at 14169 S. Bell Road in Homer Glen, to buy

Log rolling tourney in Orland

$5,000 worth of money cards, which he did, after withdrawing the cash from his bank account.

After the victim gave the numbers on the cards to the man on the phone, the conman told him to meet him at the IRS office in Orland Park on May 18. When he went to the office, he was told there was no Mark Lopez and he was a victim of a scam. In response to these types of scams, police and IRS officials issue warnings regularly that the IRS will never call people by phone or come to their homes to tell them they owe money. All correspondence is done by mail.

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The U.S. Log Rolling Open will be held at Lake Sedgwick in Orland Park this Saturday, from noon until 5 p.m.

Admission is free and spectator parking will be available at the 153rd Street Commuter Station.

Art Walk

Continued from Page 1 as the City Council’s liaison to the city’s Business and Economic Development Committee.

Planned for the day before Father’s Day, the event will also feature live music, said Key. Street performers of various kinds could be added as the event nears.

The Art Walk is the third of a series of outdoor-fest like events promoting commerce on Harlem Avenue organized by the downtown merchants’ group.

It started with Holidays on Harlem held last December, the same Friday night as the city’s tree-lighting ceremony, and the

next day. The goal was to promote Christmas shopping and dining out on Harlem. Organizers deemed it a success, although the highly-touted planned ice skating rink behind Palos Place remained a mud pit. Then in March the business association put together an Irish-themed celebration the weekend around St. Patrick’s Day. All are patterned somewhat after the hugely successful Palos Heights Classic Car Event, which uses Harlem as a large outdoor amphitheater on both sides of the thoroughfare in the city’s downtown as a way to draw people to spend money in the restaurants and shops lining the street.

Classic cars also fill the parking lots near Diane’s Place during

Cruise Nights every Sunday evening in warm weather months.

Owners of classic and vintage autos park them on display for people to inspect as they stop in Diane’s, formerly Tastee Freez, for ice cream treats.

The Art Walk is “another great day of fun brought to you by the Harlem Avenue Business Association,” a post on Diane’s Place’s Facebook page says.

The Adopt-a-Pot planters meanwhile have been placed along Harlem Avenue and elsewhere in the city, Key told the council Tuesday.

The flowers are meant to beautify the business district in advance of the Classic Car Event, and now the Art Walk event.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Picnic at the Lake will celebrate L. Katherine’s 25th anniversary Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens in Palos Heights celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

To mark this quarter-century birthday Lake Katherine will host Picnic At The Lake, a special celebration and fundraiser with food, music, an auction, raffles and entertainment on Saturday, Aug. 13, between 5 and 10 p.m.

Tickets are $40 per person with proceeds funding the continuing Ed Nelson from Palos Park shows off development of Lake Katherine’s Festival Grounds into an open-air his catch. community gathering space. The Festival Grounds will be used to expand Lake Katherine’s nature programming and host cultural events and festivals.

Tickets will be available at Lake Katherine’s Nature Center, City Hall and Mona Lisa Boutique starting June 13.

Much has been achieved since Mayor Eugene G. Simpson first had the vision to create a nature center in the heart of a neglected wasteland in Palos Heights. Ten years ago Lake Katherine became a non-profit park and since then a dedicated team of staff and volunteers have utilized fundraising, donations and grants to fulfill Lake Katherine’s goal of connecting people to nature and encouraging good ecological practices. In Photos by Jack Martin of the Foresters Camera Club Hannah Egan celebrates the biggest the past decade there has been The Egan family from Worth enjoy fishing time at the lake. catch of the day. much restoration effort with teams of volunteers regularly removing buckthorn and around 50 native trees planted every year.

“We are very proud to be celebrating 25 wonderful years of Lake Katherine,” said event organizer and member of Lake Katherine’s board Jean Gnap. “Over the years the park has blossomed into a beautiful place for nature There was family fun aplenty at WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP lovers to find peace and quiet. It is Lake Katherine last weekend as 159 Eugene Simpson’s legacy that now participants lined the south shore for AM Fishing the Palos Heights park’s annual fishing Largest Bass - Don Runnels. 3lbs, 18inches caught at 10:30am thousands of adults and children fundraiser.

2nd Largest Bass - Wyatt Pazdro. 2.9lbs, 17.5 inches caught benefit every year from all Lake Katherine has to offer.”

Adults and children alike were up at 8:07am An estimated 100,000 people bright and early on Saturday to fish Largest Bluegill - Brad Garla. 0.6lbs, 7inches caught at come to the park each year to hike, the lake from 8am and raise money 10:27am for restoration, education and animal 2nd Largest Bluegill - Anthony Sedelka. 0.4lb, 6.5inches jog, walk their dogs or to simply enjoy the beauty of the gardens care at Lake Katherine. caught at 8:55am and the abundant opportunities to The biggest fish of the contest was a PM Fishing 3.8lb, 21-inch catfish caught by Hannah Largest Catfish - Hannah Egan. 3.8lbs, 21inches caught at Egan at 12.05 p.m.

12:05pm Each year Lake Katherine hosts two Largest Bass - Connor Crotty. 2.4lbs, 18 inches long caught catch and release fishing classics and at 2:40pm a family fishing day. Event sponsors 2nd Largest Bass - Meg Schield 2.4lbs, 16inches caught included Chiro One, Hunt Insurance, at 1:02pm MMBS & Associates, Ltd, First MidLargest Bluegill - Logan Balcerzak. 0 .6lbs, 7inches caught west, PerCom Answering Services & at 2:00pm Republic Services.

2nd Largest Bluegill - Parker Balcerzak 0.4lbs, 8inches caught — Lake Katherine Nature Center at 12:05pm

Families catch some trophy fish at Lake Katherine event

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Picnic at the Lake organizer Jean Gnap is pictured with fellow Lake Katherine board member Terry Horvath. The 25th anniversary celebration will be held Saturday, Aug. 13.

see wildlife.

In the warmer months, Lake Katherine draws visitors with canoes and kayaks to rent and the newly completed section of the Cal-Sag Trail has provided a beautiful cycling route for nature lovers. Meanwhile Lake Katherine naturalists actively encourage children to go outside to learn about the natural world with 6,000

students enrolled in programs annually.

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is an 85acre non-profit park that includes woodlands, prairie, wetlands, gardens and a 10-acre lake. Lake Katherine is located at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive.

— Lake Katherine Nature Center

BIRDERS’ PARADISE

Orland Grassland spring bird migration ‘amazing’

Orland Grassland and its sister site to the south, Orland Grassland South, have had a spectacular spring bird migration season with sightings of birds never recorded here before.

Fast on its heels, the greatest declining category of birds in the world, grassland birds, is arriving in significant numbers. Well known, prominent birders from around the region came out to see just how special Orland Grassland is on Sunday, May 21st, when the Bird Conservation Network (BCN) held its annual bird monitor appreciation walk at the site. Over 150 species have already been recorded since March of this year.

“It’s amazing that all we did was walk in a few feet and here are these grassland birds,” observed this notable group of birders.

The spring migration included little blue herons, Smith’s and Lapland longspurs, Wilson’s phalaropes, Caspian terns, green and blue-winged teals, Dunlins, greater yellow-legs, lesser yellow legs, black-necked stilts, pectoral sandpipers, soras, Virginia rails, The Jakubowska family from Bloomingdale enjoy family fun at Lake Wyatt Pazdro from Minooka won a trophy. short-billed dowitchers, American Katherine. bitterns, yellow-headed blackbirds, rusty blackbirds and more.

For grassland birds, bobolinks, Henslow’s sparrows, grasshopper sparrows, sedge wrens, eastern meadowlarks, short-eared owls, and northern harriers are here and the list goes on. Shrubland birds are having their day as well with Bell’s vireo, yellow-breasted chat, field sparrow, vesper sparrow, orchard oriole and eastern kingbirds finding a habitat to support them.

“In the earlier days of restoration, the bobolinks were mainly farther south, on the east side along Old Farm Road Trail,” said Pat Hayes, volunteer site steward of Orland Grassland. “We watched them as they began spreading out over the years, gradually coming up north. Now they are all over the site. We can practically hear them from the parking lot.” she said. “We’re also observing that the Henslow’s sparrows don’t really care if they are in a prescribed burned area or not. They are all over the place.” It has been thought that the Henslow’s sparrow would be put off by a burned area, that they preferred the vegetative debris. Apparently, not so at Orland Grassland.”

“Orland Grassland Volunteer restoration work is getting significant results,” said volunteer, Marnie Baker. “The population of birds is increasing. The variety of birds within that population is increasing, too. And best of all, our restoration is providing much needed habitat for birds of concern. Birds are awesome!”

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They followed Birdsong Trail, which leads you through prairie and oak savanna, along wetlands and ponds. Yummy treats and site literature and maps were available.

Their next event, Summer’s End, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9 a.m. at the parking lot on 167th just west of La Grange Road. These hikes are not suitable for wheelchairs, strollers and unsteady walkers, but the multi-pupose path around the perimeter is a great way to see and hear what’s going on inside.

For more information and photos, see their website at www. orlandgrassland.org, or contact Marnie Baker at 942-8038. Orland Grassland and Orland Grassland South are Forest Preserves of Cook County sites.

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EDITOR'S CORNER

OPINION

The Regional News

Trump still shows himself lacking presidential timber

By Jack Murray

Regional News editor

Republicans willing to support Donald Trump as their presidential nominee hoped by now to see him pivot into being, well, actually presidential, to have any chance of winning the White House.

Instead he has even Newt Gingrich among others terribly disappointed by his latest racist assumption: Because the judge in his Trump University fraud case is “Mexican” he won’t be impartial to the defendant Trump. After all, he wants to build The Wall and deport undocumented Mexican migrants by the millions back to Mexico.

A few weeks back, we suggested Trump needed to get a political philosophy and coherent message in order to wage a serious campaign against the Democratic nominee. She is likely to be Hillary Clinton, barring any conceivable legal action against her stemming from those “damned emails,” as Bernie Sanders put in one of their debates early on.

Not only must Trump consolidate support from factions of the GOP by the end of the Republican convention in Cleveland this July, he is going to need to attract independent white voters and a much larger percentage of Hispanic and African-American voters than polls show him losing now.

But instead of adopting a political philosophy solidly in line with the American political tradition, Trump has (cliché warning) doubled down on his offensive, divisive style that only reinforces the sense that bigotry guides his campaign.

Trump’s strange attack on this American-born judge of Hispanic descent in the Trump University fraud case is easily explained. This case at its heart contains the worst kind of accusation that can be made against Trump, the ostensible friend of the little guy. That he ripped them off as would any cheap flimflam man, con artist bilking them out of their hard-earned savings. The Builder will have to get a better strategy and a real campaign organization to ride this one out.

The Trump temptation for millions of voters attracted to him at long last is much more than he “says it like it is” as vanquisher of that irksome political correctness they so heartily reject. It is that he is an agent of change that will get things done. More than that, Trump has managed to become to each of his supporters a reflection of their own political desires, fantasies and wish fulfillment.

To this I plead guilty myself for suggesting a few weeks back that in Post-Conservative America, the American Nationalist Trump is placed to be the Progressive Conservative candidate in the line of Alexander Hamilton, Henry Clay, Lincoln, and both Teddy and Franklin D. Roosevelt. But it may be shear fantasy that Donald Trump has the depth of historical imagination to be the Empire State Builder, a Progressive Tory such as Britain’s Disraeli or Canada’s John A. Macdonald.

Instead of the pugilist Archie Bunker, Trump could pivot into the Keynesian Big Government Conservative who would spend billions to rebuild America’s crumbling infrastructure— highways, bridges, airports, railways. Stimulate manufacturing plants and revive whole industries, steel, iron, coal. Grow oil and gas production and foster new technologies that create jobs. Put great swaths of the underemployed blue-collar working classes back to work at living wages.

Some would argue the restoration of the American manufacturing plant is a quixotic dream flailing against the realism of the global marketplace. Others would say conscious public policy choices were made that got us here.

Trump is in the end the nostalgia candidate. The one my mother and late father favored. The one who spoke to that generation who came of age in the 1950s and prospered in the ‘60s and early ‘70s before it all went to hell in 1973-75, but Reagan made great again in 1980. It is no accident that Trump borrowed Reagan’s slogan.

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Remembering Muhammad Ali Other than my family and parents, no one had more of an impact on my life than Muhammad Ali. Ali was already a celebrity and a heavyweight champion when I met him in 1968.

I was working as a bagger at Jewel at 87th and Stony Island back when Chicago was racially divided and whites and blacks lived apart, with great animosity.

Ali would come to the Jewel in a brand new Lincoln Mark II and accompanied by a bodyguard, whose sister happened to be a friend of my mother — both were from Palestine.

Racial tensions forced many people to flee Chicago’s violence and resettle in the suburbs. That violence in Chicago continues. I’m still shocked that as many as 69 people were injured or killed in gun-related violence over the Memorial Day weekend.

That’s scary.

Ali would always single me out at the Jewel and have me carry his bags. I was the darkest employee at the store back then, being Middle Eastern. And that was great because he would tip me $1. And $1 would go a long way in 1968.

That was a tough period in American and Chicago history. The 1960s was consumed with the Vietnam War, racial tensions and even threats of Middle East terrorism. American Arabs like me were targeted by the government. Most Hollywood movies portrayed all Arabs as villains and killers. It was tough as a kid to go to a movie and see that all the terrorist movie characters looked like my uncles and cousins.

RAY HANANIA Although Ali refused to serve during the Vietnam War, I enlisted a few years later and served until the war ended. Despite being honorably discharged from military service, the FBI launched an intensive campaign investigating me for two full years.

Maybe because in 1976 I had the opportunity to write about the visit of a wealthy Sheik from Sharjah, a desert kingdom in the United Arab Emirates, Sultan Bin Mohammed al-Qasimi, to Chicago’s Southwest Side.

Sheik al-Qasimi visited a storefront mosque at 48th and Ashland Avenue.

Chicago aldermen embraced a policy to prevent Muslims from opening mosques in Chicago at the time, with the exception of mosques run by the Nation of Islam.

Ali was at the Midway Airport at Butler Terminal when al-Qasimi arrived and I was able to get his photograph. Ali converted to Islam after defeating Sonny Liston in 1964 and was very involved with the Nation of Islam. He traveled to the Middle East in 1974 and expressed support for the Palestinians.

Every Arab family would stop what they were doing and tune in to the radio

whenever sportscaster Howard Cosell would call each of Ali’s big championship heavyweight bouts.

Even though my family was Christian Arabs, we were so proud of Ali’s success.

People were afraid back then to stand up for the rights of Palestinians and Arabs.

By the way, the FBI report asserted on the first of 40 pages that I was “suspected” of “terrorist activities” but concluded after two years and hundreds of thousands of wasted tax dollars that I was just an American proud of my Arab heritage who wanted to help his community.

That inspired me to write my humor book, “I’m Glad I Look Like a Terrorist: Growing up Arab in America,” which shared with readers, in a humorous way, what it was like growing up Arab in this country.

Ali didn’t need me to explain what I was going through. He went through it as an African American. He wasn’t afraid to challenge the establishment and speak out against injustice.

The mainstream news media wrote about him often, but downplayed or ignored his activism in support of American Arabs and Palestinians.

When he died last week, a powerful voice for freedom and justice in America died with him.

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email your comments to rghanania@ gmail.com.

READERS WRITE Eyesore and danger at 131st and Harlem Dear Editor: It distresses me as a proud resident of the city of Palos Heights that the first view many people get of our city is the northwest corner of 131st and Harlem Avenue. It is a mess of tangled bushes and twigs and a couple of dead trees.

It’s likely if I call the city they would tell me “it’s the responsibility of the state.” The state night say “it’s the county’s job,” and the county might say “it’s not our job either.” In the meantime the mess is still there!

Also, there is a dead tree precariously leaning over Harlem about 200 feet north of that intersection that looks like an accident waiting to happen to some unsuspecting motorist.

I hope somebody can use their influence to do something about these problems.

— Pete Kamp, Palos Heights

Cruel enemy Japan earned our A-bombs Dear Editor, Because “ those who do not know history are destined to repeat it,” it is important to correct the false statements made by the president in his recent speech at Hiroshima.

Such statements are offensive to those who know the facts and especially to those who lost loved ones in WWII. My uncle who fought in the Pacific Theater was killed at the Battle of Tarawa.

Though we enjoy a positive relationship with Japan today, that does not change what happened in 1941 when the Japanese Empire attacked the

United States. The sneak attack on Pearl Harbor was a war crime as very clearly stated in the relevant international laws of that day. Every single one of the 3,581 casualties at Pearl Harbor were considered non-combatants because Japan did not declare war before the attack. It was in reality a terrorist attack.

The American decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan in 1945 did NOT, as the president wrongly asserted, arise from humanity’s worst instincts including “nationalistic fervor or religious zeal.” The war we fought did NOT grow out of “the same base instinct for domination or conquest” either.

The Japanese Empire attacked us, and in the course of the war tortured and murdered innocents from many countries as well as our American servicemen.

Here is just a partial refresher course on some of Japan’s war crimes. The Rape of Nanking also known as the Nanking Massacre included over 80,000 sexual assaults as well as the slaughter of thousands of men, women and children. Many infants were bayoneted out of their mothers’ arms. The Yangtze River turned red from all the blood. The Bataan Death March was carried out against our soldiers and resident Filipinos when the Philippines were under siege by Japanese forces.

It was filled with deliberate, calculated, sadistic torture. It is estimated that at least 11,000 prisoners were killed during this march. Half of Japan’s captives in the Pacific died before the end of the war. Brave men who survived refused to talk about what they had endured.

You can look up the dreadful details for the Sandakan Death

March, murder and cannibalism on the Kokoda Track, how women were conscripted for sexual slavery in Japanese army brothels, the mutilation and murder of Dutch civilians in Borneo, the cannibalism and murder of captured American pilots, some of whom were cannibalized while still alive, the murder of American pilots and aircrew at Midway, the bombing of the hospital ship Manunda, the sinking of the hospital ship Centaur, and how POW’s were treated in the horrific concentration camps which included the most macabre, grisly and horrifying medical experiments imaginable. Read about Imperial Army Unit 731 and it will give you nightmares.

They had plans in place to drop bombs filled with deadly pathogens on parts of our west coast in September of 1945. Thankfully the surrender occurred just weeks before what could have brought disastrous results to countless innocent American citizens.

There really were bad guys and good guys in that war. It is reprehensible that the president does not recognize that we were the good guys. There was NO moral equivalence between the Axis and Allied powers. In his speech he did not bother to praise America’s fallen warriors, the ones who left the comforts and safety of home to protect our nation

from the insidious dangers of fascism. There are ideologies that are evil and that seek the destruction of all that is right and good. Thank God we had a president at the end of WWII that understood there was only one way to put a stop to the ongoing danger and to prevent the further loss of millions of lives if the invasion of Japan had occurred. The emperor had been strongly and repeatedly encouraged to surrender prior to the bombing, but staunchly refused. President Truman, after great deliberation, rightly felt it was time to put an end to the evil empire. Obama treats the bombing of Hiroshima as a unique “evil.” Rather, it was the end of an evil. America did not start WWII, but thanks to the fortitude, character and bravery of the American people and their leader, we finished it. We all owe our unending thanks and gratitude to those who fought to preserve our precious freedoms. And we have the ongoing, never-ending responsibility as well to continue their legacy by being vigilant in protecting our nation, remembering first that, not all enemies are “ out there” and second, that “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty; power is ever stealing from the many to the few.”

— Susan Tesauro, Palos Heights

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POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charged with DUI, speeding Orland Park police charged Dana A. Cervak, 61, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding and no proof of insurance after they curbed his SUV in the 8900 block of West 159th Street at 9 a.m.

May 22. The vehicle was spotted traveling at 60 mph, 20 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The SUV was towed and impounded, and Cervak is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Photo from the 2015 Kids Fire & Safety Camp

Oak Forest resident Omar C. Coyotl, 35, was charged with DUI, speeding, improper lane usage and no proof of insurance after police Photo courtesy Orland Fire Protection District curbed his car at 151st Street and Sunset Ridge Drive at 1:44 a.m.

May 20. His vehicle was spotted traveling at 50 mph, 15 mph over the posted limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Coyotl is expected to appear in court in cause of injury-related death among children Bridgeview on July 6. ages 1-4 and most commonly occurs in swimming pools. The children will hear about the Accused drunken driver importance about being around water.

The American Red Cross will also review fled scene of crash: police basic safety practices to the campers.

Kaylon R. Austin, 23, of Park During the four-morning program, children Forest, was charged with DUI, will also learn how to prepare for tornadoes, leaving the scene of an accident, floods, medical emergencies, choking, seizures failure to give aid or information, and burns. They will learn the tools to be improper lane usage, illegal transready for any disaster that may come their way portation of alcohol and no proof of and help families feel comfortable responding insurance after police stopped her to a sudden emergency! By practicing how car in the 15600 block of South La to prepare for emergencies and understand Grange Road at 2:31 a.m. May 22. that by sharing what they have learned with Police said Austin’s vehicle family and friends, they can help create a struck another car in traffic near prepared community.

159th Street and La Grange Road, Gordon Bowe, from Operation Lifesaver, but that she drove away. After she will be back again to discuss the importance was apprehended, she was posiof Train Safety. It has hidden dangers that tively identified by the driver of all pedestrians need to be made aware of, the other car, according to police. especially children, who don’t think about A search of the vehicle yielded an these hazards. Operation Lifesaver is working empty bottle Sutter Home white to change people’s behavior around railroad zinfandel wine, police said. The tracks and crossings. car was towed and impounded, and Visit the OFPD website for details at Austin is set to appear in court in orlandfire.org.

Bridgeview on July 12.

— Orland Fire Protection District

Orland Fire Dist. offers Kid’s Camp Signup now underway for camp, July 12-15 The Orland Fire Protection District will host the annual Kid’s Fire & Life Safety Camp beginning Tuesday, July 12 through Friday July 15, offering programs to educate children between the ages of 8 and 12 on fire and life safety.

The camp is made possible through support from the Orland Fire Foundation and is dedicated to exposing school aged children to fire & Life safety lessons dealing with potential hazards around their homes and schools along with several life lessons that are also important.

Children who live in Orland Park can enroll for free, but they are required to present a report card from their local Orland school.

A fee of $30 (check only, no credit cards) is required for children from outside of Orland Park who can begin signing up June 27 for any remaining spots.

The program accommodates up to 40 children in activities from 8:30 am until 11:30 am each day, with certificates presented on Friday.

Applications can be obtained online at www.

OrlandFire.org and should be returned to the OFPD Headquarters at 9750 W. 151st Street

prior to July 1.

The camp is designed to be fun, entertaining and educational; while providing the campers with the knowledge to keep themselves out of harm’s way. The participants have lectures and lessons each day, followed by hands on opportunities to actively participate in exercises designed to reinforce what they have been taught.

The Injury Prevention Team at Advocate Children’s Hospital and Advocate’s Injury Prevention Specialist Alix McNulty will present Bicycle Safety, Poison Prevention, Concussion and a distracted driving scenario.

Orland Fire Prevention District firefighters will present hands-on first-aid training and the children will be taught about the basics of CPR, how AED’s work and why they are important, and what to do in response to choking. Firefighters will help the kids make First Aid kits and they will be able to view firsthand emergency response equipment including the Fire District ambulances.

The American Red Cross will present “W.H.A.L.E. Tales” which addresses water safety for the children. Drowning is the leading

Charged with DUI

Lemont resident Thomas M. Callaghan, 53, was charged with DUI, improper lane usage and making an improper turn after police stopped his car near Brigitte Terrace and Wolf Road at 11:14 p.m. May 19. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Callaghan is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on June 20.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI Krzysztof S. Petuchow, 26, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10:23 p.m. May 27, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage and texting while driving. He is due in court on July 15.

Conor P. Brennan, 20, of Oak

Forest, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop in the 12700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 3:45 a.m. Sunday.

Police said he was traveling in the wrong direction on Ridgeland Avenue. He is due in court on July 15.

Cars burglarized Two unlocked vehicles parked in the 6800 block of Highland

Drive were burglarized in the overnight hours last Thursday.

Police said items were taken from one of the vehicles. The incidents were discovered and reported on Friday morning.

License charges Moataz Jaber, 24, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:46 a.m. last

Thursday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he also was cited for speeding.

He is due in court on June 30.

Damian A. Ely, 26, of Melrose Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following New Lenox resident Taylor M. a traffic stop at 9:36 a.m. Frida, in the 12600 block of South Cummings, 25, was charged with Harlem Avenue. Police said he DUI, improper lane usage, makwas also cited for driving without ing an improper turn and illegal insurance. He is due in court on June 22.

Scam makes phony promise of inheritance to bilk victims A Palos Park senior reported attempted inheritance scam to trick the senior into sharing bank account and credit card details.

The victim received an email from that claimed the victim was due a large inheritance from a distant relative, police said. The scammer purported to be an official charged with locating beneficiaries of the relatives estate.

The scammer claimed that to claim the inheritance is difficult to access because of government bank restrictions, taxes, etc..in the country where the money is held, and that victim would need to pay money and provide personal details to claim it.

Remember scammers will go to great lengths to convince you that a fortune awaits if you follow their instructions.

Be alert for the warning signs: You are contacted out of the blue by a scammer posing as a lawyer or banker and offering you a large inheritance from a distant relative or wealthy individual.

The offer looks convincing and may use official-looking letterhead and/or logos, but will usually contain spelling mistakes and grammatical errors.

The size of the supposed inheritance may be very large, sometimes many millions of dollars, and may be quoted in foreign

currency.

You are provided with fake bank statements, birth certificates and other documents if you question the legitimacy.

You are asked to provide your bank account details, copies of identity documents as verification, and to pay a series of fees, charges or taxes to help release or transfer the money out of the country through your bank.

Fees may initially be for small amounts but you will be asked to make further larger payments.

The scammer offers to meet you in person to verify the proposal, but this rarely eventuates.

PLEASE, never send money or

give credit card, online account details or copies of personal documents to anyone you don’t know or trust and never by email.

Seek advice from an independent professional such as a lawyer, accountant or financial planner if in doubt.

If you think it’s a scam, don’t respond — scammers will use a personal touch to play on your emotions to get what they want.

And always remember there are no get-rich-quick schemes: if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.

— Joe Miller, Chief of Police, Palos Park

Police Chief Tim McCarthy will speak at Orland history museum The village of Orland Park History Museum Speakers’ Series continues today (Thursday), with a 7 p.m. presentation by Orland Park Police Chief Tim McCarthy.

McCarthy began his law enforcement career in 1972 when he was appointed a special agent with the United States Secret Service.

In 1979, he was reassigned to the Presidential Protection Division in Washington, D.C. On March 31, 1981, McCarthy distinguished himself while protecting President Ronald Reagan when he was shot in the line of duty during an assassination attempt. McCarthy recovered from

serious injuries and returned to work. He was promoted to several supervisory positions prior to retiring in 1993 as the Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Office.

“Chief McCarthy will forever hold a special place in American history because he took a bullet protecting the President of the United States,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Orland Park has been very fortunate to have him serve as police chief for more than 20 years.”

McCarthy was named chief of police for the Village of Orland Park in 1994. McCarthy’s more

than two decades of service to the Village of Orland Park were recently recognized when the Illinois Association of Police Chiefs named him the organization’s first chief of the year.

“Tim McCarthy is well respected across the country, throughout the state and certainly in Orland Park,” the mayor said. “We are very excited to have him speak at the museum when he talks about his role in American history.”

“I’m glad to be a part of the museum’s speakers’ series,” McCarthy said. “I’ll be talking about my career with the Secret Service and the assassination attempt on

President Reagan.”

The speakers’ series is free and open to the public. The museum is located in Orland Park’s Old Village Hall, at 14413 S. Beacon Ave. Free on-street parking is available on Beacon Avenue and in the rear of the building, accessible via 144th Place.

Light refreshments will be served after the presentation.

Learn more about the village’s history museum at facebook.com/ OrlandParkHistoryMuseum/ or by calling 873-1622.

— Village of Orland Park

transportation of alcohol after police curbed her SUV in the 15100 block of South Ravinia Avenue at 4:35 p.m. May 24. A search of the vehicle yielded four empty wine bottles, as well as an empty four-pack of smaller wine bottles, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Cummings was given a court date of July 12 in Bridgeview.

Tinley Park resident Lewis K. Theodoropoulos, 23, was charged with DUI after police encountered him in the 8000 block of West 157th Street at 4:47 a.m. May 16.

Police said he was walking down the street, had just driven a car and parked it. Police made contact with him because his passenger was wanted for questioning in connection with an unrelated matter, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Theodoropoulos was due in court last Friday in Bridgeview.

Hand in tip jar leads to scuffle, police say Juan E. Landa, 53, of Chicago, was charged with theft and battery after he allegedly stole money from a pretzel-shop tip jar in Orland Square Mall and then threw a shoulder into an employee who followed him through the mall at 2:37 p.m. May 22. The police report did not indicate how much money was missing from the tip jar. Landa was given a court date of July 12 in Bridgeview.

Cable cut, tools taken from construction site A representative of a Barrington-based masonry company told police that some stole a generator, a table saw, a wheelbarrow and two pump sprayers that had been locked up at a construction site at 135th Street and La Grange Road. The crime reportedly occurred between 9 a.m. May 20 and 10 a.m. May 23, according to the police report. Police noted that a cable that had secured the equipment had been cut.

Tools swiped in truck break-in A 23-year-old man told police that someone broke into his pickup truck and stole a toolbox with tools, as well as a cordless drill and two impact drivers. He discovered the burglary at 8:30 p.m. May 11, but told police he thinks the crime may have occurred earlier that day, while the vehicle was parked at Home Depot, 7300 W. 159th St.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK

Elderly man reports computer pop-up attack A 79-year-old resident of South Seminole Road reported being the victim of a computer scam at 3:10 p.m. May 12.

The man told police that a pop-up notice appeared on his computer screen while he was using the computer on May 6, along with an audible alarm saying his computer was locked up.

The notice told him to call an 800 number immediately. He did so, and told police the man who answered identified the company as Microsoft Partner and charged $249.99 to fix his computer, which he paid by credit card.

The man said the technician worked on the computer remotely for an hour, and the victim became suspicious because he removed his virus protection and security programs and installed a new one.

He then filed a dispute with his credit card company.

Police determined that the company involved is Live PC Expert Technologies based in North Carolina. They said the company appears legitimate, but its business practices are questionable, such as how they find clients.

Inheritance scam A resident of the 11500 block of South Old Prague Path reported getting an email scam letter at 7:42 p.m. June 1.

The man provided police with a copy of the letter, written by someone claiming to be from a debt reconciliation office with an address in Nigeria. The letter claimed the man was entitled to an inheritance, but must respond to the email within five days to prove that he was alive. The man just passed the letter on to police without responding to it.

Driver charged with cannabis possession Kalkidan J. Grum, 22, of Merrionette Park, was charged with possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 10:33 p.m. May 21, in the 8600 block of West 123rd Street. Police said a “large amount” of cannabis and a scale were found in the center console.

He was also cited for obstructed windshield and disobeying a stop sign. Grum is due in court on June 28.

Charged with driving while license suspended Aaron J. Deboer, 32, of the 15200 block of Hiawatha Trail, Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:32 p.m. June 1, in the 12700 block of South Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having a defective windshield. He is due in court on June 28.

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CNB bankrolls trolley in parade

Members of the Public Issues Department of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club met recently with Bob Straz, Market President of the CNB Bank & Trust. The bank is donating the cost of the trolley, which the members of the club will ride on for the city’s annual Independence Day parade. Their donation is sincerely appreciated, member Eileen Lunter said. Shown are Bob Straz (from left), Nancy Mitchell, president of the club; Carol Meneou, Chairman, and Charlotte Belczak and Eileen Lunter.

COMINGS & GOINGS

You might work diligently at building a financial roadmap for your retirement years and a comprehensive estate plan. But you can’t just create these strategies — you also have to communicate them.

Specifically, you need to inform your spouse and your grown children what you have in mind for the future — because the more they know, the fewer the surprises that await them down the road.

Let’s start with your spouse. Ideally, of course, you and your spouse should have already communicated about your respective ideas for retirement and have come to an agreement on the big issues, such as when you both plan to retire, where you’ll live during retirement, and what you want to do as retirees (volunteer, travel, work part time and so on).

But what you both might have let slip through the cracks are the important specifics related to financing your retirement. You’ll need to answer several questions, including these: • When will you each start taking Social Security?

• Are there strategies for maximizing both of your Social Security payments?

• When will you need to start tapping into your respective retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k)? And, once you do start withdrawing from these accounts, how much should you take out each year?

You may want to work with a financial professional to address these issues, but however you proceed, you and your spouse need to be “on the same page” regarding the key financial components of your retirement.

Now, consider your grown children. You need to clearly communicate your estate plans to them, not only for the sake of openness and honesty, but also because they may well play active roles within those plans. So when talking to your children, make sure you cover these areas: • Durable power of attorney – You may well decide to give one of your grown children the durable

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power of attorney to pay bills and make financial choices on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

• Estate executor – An executor is the person or entity you name in your will to carry out your wishes. An executor has a variety of responsibilities, so you’ll want to choose someone who is honest and capable of dealing with legal and financial matters.

Again, you could ask a grown child to serve as your executor, but, to avoid potential conflict of interests among your children, you might want to go outside the family. Talk with an attorney about how best to name your executor.

• Status of will and living trust – Assuming you have already drawn up a will, share it with your grown children. The same is true with a living trust, a popular estate-planning tool that may allow your survivors to avoid going through the time-consuming, public and expensive process of probate. A will and a living trust will obviously contain a great deal of information your children should know about — so take the time to explain your thinking when you created these documents.

You want to enjoy a comfortable retirement, and you want to leave a meaningful legacy through your estate plans. To help accomplish both these goals, you need to include your loved ones in your arrangements — so open those lines of communication.

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.

CONSUMER BRIEFS Orland Area Chamber annual golf outing

Dollar Tree opened last month at the Mokena Marketplace at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road.

Photo by Bob Bong

New Dollar Tree opens Virginia-based Dollar Tree discount chain recently opened its newest store at 11339 W. Lincoln Highway in the Mokena Marketplace mall at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road.

The new store covers about 8,400 square feet.

The chain sells all of its merchandise for $1 or less.

Hours at the new Mokena store are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

For more information, call the store at (815) 464-5270.

The chain is based in Chesapeake, Va., and operates almost 14,000 stores across 48 states and five Canadian provinces under the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Dollar Tree Canada and Deals brands.

Great Harvest shuts down in Palos Park The Great Harvest Bread Co. closed its doors in April in Palos Park after lengthy attempts to sell the business were unsuccessful.

The bakery at 9646 W. 131st St. shut down in mid-April after its owner, Marty Linderborg, decided she wanted to spend more time with her family, especially her new grandchildren.

Linderborg bought the franchised bakery about seven years ago from its original owners, who were getting out of the bread business.

The closest Great Harvest locations are located in Naperville, Evanston and Crown Point, Ind.

Panera closes in Orland Crossing The Panera Bread store in the Orland Park Crossing Mall closed May 22.

The store at 142nd Street and LaGrange Road posted a sign a few days earlier that said the store would be closing but did not give a reason.

Workers said they were not given a reason for the closing and Panera did not respond to an email request for information about the closing.

Great Escape relocates Home leisure retailer The Great Escape, which opened its first superstore in the former Linens-nThings in Orland Park four years ago moved two weeks ago into new digs in Tinley Park.

“The new store is bigger, nicer and freestanding,” said store manager Jason Swinson.

The store moved May 19 from 15854 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park to 17231 S. LaGrange Road in Tinley Park.

The Great Escape also operates an outlet store at 7787 W. 159th St. in Tinley Park, which will remain open.

The new store retains the old phone number of (708) 403-2160 and its hours will continue to be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

UPS College and Job Fair On Wednesday, June 15, UPS opens its doors

BOB BONG to members of the community, most especially prospective students, with a college and job fair.

The fair will host more than 30 local colleges, universities, online schools and cosmetology/barber schools. Additionally, information regarding employment with UPS, including the up to $25,000 offered in education assistance to employees, will also be available.

The event will take place at UPS’s CACH building, located at the corner of 79th and Willow Springs Road in Hodgkins, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prospective students (age 17 and up) as well as parents are encouraged to attend this one-stop shop to learn everything UPS and local higher education institutions have to offer.

Tattoo parlor adds tattoo removal Rejuvatek Medical Inc. announced in May that the Tatt2Away nonlaser tattoo removal system is now available for the first time in the greater Chicago area with Native Rituals Tattoo’s Jimmy V Regalado and Randy Willard.

Their Oak Forest location at 15105 S. Cicero Ave. has come on board to offer to all its clientele certified tattoo removal as the first Tatt2Away Center in the state.

“We did our research,” said Regalado in a release.

“Becoming a Tatt2away Studio Center for us took us a while, but ... Tatt2Away was the only viable option for a studio to offer removing tattoos for cover ups.”

“Studios know that a large part of business are the past mistakes, the fading, old ink and ‘backyard’ artwork. You need a cost effective way, to take care of that ink, while gaining the additional income that bringing tattoo removal into the studio can bring,” he said.

“Because cover ups can limit to what you can do as an artist,” Willard said in the release. “Tatt2Away gives us and our customers unlimited options when it comes to the better art they ask of us.”

MB Financial announces quarterly dividend MB Financial announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of 19 cents per share, an increase from 17 cents per share paid in recent quarters, payable on June 30 to holders of record of the company’s common stock as of June 15.

The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce seeks golfers and sponsors for the 2016 Annual Golf Outing, scheduled for Thursday, June 16, at the Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

More than 150 golfers are expected at the event. Sponsoring business’ names and logos are included in print advertising prior to the day, as well as the program and signage during the event.

Sponsorships are still available for staffed and unstaffed holes, beverage cart, towel, oasis or prizes.

Cost for a day of golf (with cart, Continental breakfast, lunch, beverages on the course and sit-down dinner) is $125/person or $500/

foursome. For more information or to register, call the Chamber office at 349-2972 or visit www. orlandparkchamber.org.

Cook County vehicle stickers at Palos Twp. The 2016 Cook County vehicle stickers for residents of unincorporated Palos Township are available for purchase at the Township office, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. All residents in unincorporated Cook County must purchase a vehicle sticker for every vehicle in their household.

Stickers must be purchased and displayed by July 1.Accepted as payment are personal checks, money orders or cashier’s check.

Cash payment, credit cards and debit cards will not be accepted.

Stickers can also be purchased online at countygov.com/revenue.

Seniors that have purchased a vehicle sticker, and have not purchased a new or used car do not need to purchase a new vehicle sticker. The current vehicle sticker is good as long as you own the car.

Stickers must be purchased by July 1, 2016. If residents purchase their stickers after July 1, 2016, they must pay a penalty which is double the sticker fee in most cases.

Clerk Jane Nolan is opening the Township office on Saturday, June 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is the last Saturday before the July 1 deadline.

The office will also be open on Thursday, June 30, until 7 p.m. for final sticker sales before July 1.

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 Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Woodmar Rlty LLC, 8528 Pine St, $206,000; Bankfinancial Tr to Skwara Andrew, 15140 Evergreen Dr., Unit #42C, $85,000; Violetto George to Fields James, 13911 Creekcrossing Dr, $289,000; Mikuta Troy to Kausal Nicholas, 11113 Wisconsin Ct, Unit #3D, $112,000; Padula Patricia Ann Tr to Oshaughnessy John J Tr, 10613 Golf Rd, $396,000; Marusarz Jeffrey J to Zielinski Candice L, 15053 Huntington Ct, $180,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 18212 Nebraska Ct, Unit #100, $160,000; Bisbikis Sam to Shamma Tony, 17549 San Bernadino Dr, $365,000; Bock Kevin A Tr to Lantero Roxanne, 7217 154th St, Unit #1, $155,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Dombrowski John E, 16725 S Cardinal Dr, $242,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Asmar Saleh, 10907 Moose Ln, $480,000; Judicial Sales Corp to N Holdings LLC, 13540 Circle Dr, $150,000; Demars Allan J Tr to Jacquez Gabriel III, 14210 S 87th Ave, $422,000.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line Palos Heights at bobbong@hotmail.com.

Beyster Jill to Walker Richard J, You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusi- 12222 S Oak Park Ave, $150,000; Nyboer Richard to Gieron Jernessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot. zy, 6342 W Orchard Dr, Unit #9S, com

$122,000; Gmazel Carl to Doran Mar-

guerite M, 13200 Oak Hills Pky, Unit #132002A, $137,500.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Salute to Old Glory The Knights of Columbus, Crusader Council will sponsoring its 14th annual Salute to Old Glory today (Thursday) on the Palos Park Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. The free concert and program starts at 7 p.m., featuring the Southwest Community Concert Band playing American and patriotic music. There will also be a special ceremony for retiring worn out flags.

Attendees are welcome to come early and bring a blanket or lawn

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chair and picnic basket and enjoy the evening If it rains, the program will be held inside the Rec. Center.

Local children’s author, Jean Gnap, will be reading and singing her first book, “The Puppy Who Wanted to be a Boy,” this Saturday, from 10 to 11 a.m., at First Merchants Bank, 7101 W. 127th St. Refreshments for children will be served.

She will also introduce her second and third books, showing

illustrations from them. Both are about Palos Heights. “Will Old Rusty Ever Get to go to the Classic Car Show?” features the Palos Heights annual Classic Car Show enjoyed by thousands. The book’s main character is based on local classic car collector, Bob Starzyk.

“Little Turtle Gets Lost” celebrates Lake Katherine’s 25th anniversary and is dedicated to its founding mayor, Eugene Simpson, and all the volunteers past and present who have helped to make Lake Katherine the “Jewel of Palos Heights.”

*** Ryan Donegan of Orland Park graduated with a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, on May 22. *** Serena George, of Palos Park, has been named to the 2016 spring

semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University.

To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. ***

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STUDENT NEWS Davenport University has announced that Matthew Hoge of Palos Heights has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2015 Semester. To achieve the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average while enrolled in at least nine credits of regular coursework.

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Pictured are many of the Shepard High School students who qualified for induction into the national honor society for Spanish language students. Criteria for admission to the Spanish national honor society include completing three semesters of language study, a grade point average of 3.6 in Spanish classes, and an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Shepard students qualifying for induction into Spanish NHS for the first time included Hanin Abuzer, Nicholas Dombroski, David Cooper, Elizabeth Correll, Matthew Dykstra, Clare Flynn, Isabella Gorzelniowski, Caroline Graham, Joshua Lagrosa, Brianna Lukasiewicz, Jamal Mizyed, Abigail Morgan, Ronya Motan, Matthew Randich, Martin Rodriguez-Falkner, Ines Ruiz, Jonathan Runquist, Angeline Schulist, Becca Ruger-Smith, Caroline Staszak, Ashley Stefanelli, Paul Striepling, Charles Szykowny, Thamer Yasin, and Jacob Zuiker. Students qualifying for the second straight year included Sara Abusamen, Jasmine Anderson, Randall Barnes, Daniel Becker, Brenna Braasch, Kelli Callahan, Kevin Callahan, Maura Callahan, Milan Carter, Victoria Churin, Elizabeth Ciukaj, John Cody, Bryanna Cross, Dylan Doidge, Sherdell Edwards, Nicole Fleck, Alexander Gowaski, Abigail Graham, Michael Graham, Hannah Horstmann, Scott Huston, Joseph Iaquinta, Naledge Killins, Sydney Kleina, Felicia Lonosky. Also, Tamara McCondichie, Jillian MacDonald, Troy Magpantay, and Aleksandra Mierzejewska, Paul Milkus, Ellen Mueller, Krystyna Nedza, Kyara Rogers, Oluwatobi Sogebi, Heidie Senko, Mary Stocklen, Allie Terry, Hayden Wiest, John Wolniak, and Kendall Yerkes.

CLUB ACTIVITIES Palos Newcomers Club The Palos Newcomers Club recently re-installed the board for the 2016-18 club years.

Board members are Janet Halloran, Reservations and Hospitality Chairman and Book Review Chairman; Eileen Lunter, Publicity; Diana Roscich, Recording and Coresponding Secretary; Terry Krasula, Vice President and Membership Chairman and Canasta Chairman; Joan Brinnehl, Treasurer; Dorothy Kopacz, President and Lorene Rathnau, Installation.

For information to join, call

Terry at 448-6598. One need not live in Palos or be a newcomer to join. They meet once a month at a local restaurant or country club for lunch and a program in September and October and attend a play at Drury Lane in December. They do not meet in January or February.

Members enjoy the book club and canasta all year round.

Founders Crossing NSDAR Founders Crossing Chapter NSDAR will meet this Saturday, at 10 a.m., at the Orland Park History Museum, 14413 S. Beacon Ave.

SCHOOL NOTES Stargaze at Moraine Valley’s observatory Moraine Valley Community College’s monthly telescope open viewing nights start this Friday.

This is the 14th year of free public viewings.

The schedule includes the following Fridays: June 10 at 8:45 p.m., July 15 at 8:40 p.m., Aug. 12 at 8 p.m., Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m.

Viewings will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or there are high winds. Dates and times are subject to change.

All viewings are held at the telescope dome on the G. Jack Bradley Observation Deck, located on the west side of the college’s Nature Study Area, off Kean Avenue near 107th Street. Observers can park in lots east of Building P or in the west section of the Building D parking lot and then walk on the path to the observation deck.

Children must be accompanied by an adult or supervisor.

Tom McCague, retired associate professor, hosts the viewings.

An amateur astronomer for more than 40 years, McCague built the telescope using common hardware store items and donated it to the college. The telescope is a 6½-foot Newtonian reflecting model with a 13-inch diameter.

Observers should dress for the weather and wear insect repellent.

People are free to bring binoculars or their own telescopes if

they have any. Occasionally, the International Space Station passes into view. This season should lend to good views of the rings and moons of Saturn and a decent shot of Mars.

Moraine Valley Parent and Family Orientation Parents and family members of new students planning to attend Moraine Valley Community College in the fall 2016 semester are invited to attend a Parent and Family Orientation on Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. The orientation will be in Moraine Room 2, in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Attendees will receive information, including how to support a student before and after student orientation, Moraine Valley’s policies and procedures, the fall 2016 registration deadlines, and the college’s financial aid process.

Representatives from New Student Orientation, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Multicultural Student Affairs, Counseling, and other key college departments will explain their services and how they assist students. The orientation also will be provided in Spanish.

Space is limited and registration is required. Register online at morainevalley.edu/admissions/ rsvp.htm or call Richard Caldwell

Guests are welcome. For information about the chapter or membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution contact Christina Bannon, 773-208-1156, or Susan Snow, 708-751-5154.

PHWC jewelry sale The Palos Heights Woman’s Club will be selling lovingly cared for jewelry at reasonable prices at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 15. Stop by and get information about the club established in 1938 and their next event, a garden walk on June 25.

Heights Woman’s Club, library visit next Palos Farmers Market The Palos Heights Woman’s Club will feature their Annual Gently Used Jewelry Sale on Wednesday, June 15, at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

Denise Hyker and the members of the Home Life Committee will be at the Community Tent selling extremely reasonable priced earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The Woman’s Club will also have information about their next event: a Garden Walk held on Saturday, June 25th. Tickets are $30.00 and include a complete hot breakfast catered by Royalberry Waffle House and tour of local gardens. Tickets for the event can be purchased at Mona Lisa and Royalberry Waffle House.

This event is co-sponsored by First Merchant Bank in Palos Heights. The Palos Heights Woman’s Club many accomplishments include the Gazebo in Community Park, the Anniversary Garden at Lake Katherine, the bronze statue at the Palos Heights Library, and $1000 Scholarships to Shepard and Stagg High School students, and Morraine Valley Community College returning women students. Proceeds from both the Used Jewelry Sale and the Garden Walk events will benefit local charities. Information about the club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, can be found at https://phwc.wordpress.com, on Facebook, or by calling Membership Chairperson Mary Lee at 708-448-1834.

The Palos Heights Library will also join the Market on Wednesday. The Story Hour will begin at 10 AM, with this week’s theme being “Sunny Days”. 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 9-1. Come to the City Tent and have our artists draw a beautiful design of your choice.

Early summer fruits and vegetables are coming into the market every week. Locally grown hot house and fresh strawberries, lettuces, kale, spinach, rhubarb, radishes, kohlrabi 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, 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 Dr. John’s signature “Asparagus and Cauliflower Risotto Recipe”. Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous spring and 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 $2.00 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 — Palos Heights Farmers Market

Danish Girl based on the book by David Ebershoff. This love story is loosely inspired by the lives of Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener and stars Oscar winners Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander. All participants will be entered into a raffle to win a paperback copy of the book.

Runtime 119 minutes.

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

Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m.

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

Print Awareness.

• Tiny Tots (birth to 23 months with an adult) Mondays at 10 am and 11 am • Terrific Twos (ages 24 to 35 months with an adult) Tuesdays at 10 am and 11 am • Story Time (ages 3-6) Wednesdays at 1:30 pm and Thursdays at 10 am *NEW TIMES* • The 1, 2, 3s (entering grades 1-3) - Mondays at 1:30 pm, June 13-July 18 Weekly themed stories, games, crafts, and snacks. Check the website for weekly details.

• Tweens (entering grades 4 & 5) R Tuesdays at 1:30 pm, June 14-July 19. An hour of fun with activities and friends. Specifics available at the library.

• Teens (entering grades 6 & up) R - Thursdays at 1:30 pm, June 16-July 21 Meet your friends at the library and have some fun.

Gaming and/or movie of your choice after the program each week. More details coming soon!

• 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 in May from 2:30-4:30 p.m. No registration is needed.

All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, call448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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Palos Heights library at (708) 974-5277. Spanish-speak- upcoming programs

ing families can reserve their space Creative Coloring for Grownby contacting Faviola Martinez at Ups - Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m.

(708) 608-4349.

Explore your creativity and let your inner artist reign in this stressfree and relaxing hour of coloring Head speech coach designs from the popular coloring Geoff Epperson has been books for grown-ups. All materials named Sandburg High School will be supplied. head speech coach. Epperson has Intro to Computers - Monday, been with SandJune 13, 6:30 p.m. Clueless about burg Speech for computers? Learn about the basic the past 14 years elements of using computers inas an assistant cluding clicking vs double-clickcoach under ing, scrolling, icons, programs, recently retired minimizing and maximizing, head coach Dan and more. Class will be held in Sackett. In that Computer Lab. Seating is limited, time Epperson Geoff Epperson please call to register at 448-1473. coached multiMichigan Beachtowns - Tuesple state finalists and two state day, June 14, 6:30 p.m. Sandy champions. beaches, blue water, sailboats, “I am excited to continue on sand dunes, lighthouses, and fresh the legacy of speech excellence blueberries...you’ll find this and established by Dan Sackett for so more on Nancy McCully’s premany years” said Epperson. “It sentation on what to see and do has been an honor to work with on the Michigan coast. this team for the past 14 years as Trivia Night at Sam Buca’s an assistant and I look forward to Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 p.m. the new challenge as head coach” The library will sponsor Trivia Epperson added.

Night @Sam Buca’s . Bring a “Geoff has made many posi- team or come on your own for two tive contributions to our speech hours of trivia and prizes at Sam program over the years and now Buca’s restaurant located at 12231 has the opportunity to take on a Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights. larger role as the head coach” said Summer Reading participants will Sandburg Assistant Principal Greg earn extra points for attending.

Gardner. “His vision for Sandburg Book & Film Series – The Speech made him the perfect can- Danish Girl – Thursday, June didate for this position and we 16, 2 p.m. look forward to many years of The library will be showing the continued success.”

Academy Award winning film The

Heights library Youth programs • Summer Reading Program Registration for the Ready, Set, READ summer program is open to all ages. The six-week program runs June 13-July 22. Sign up online at www.palosheightslibrary. org or in person.

• Summer Story Times June 13-July 21 - Story times help parents and caregivers develop a lifelong love of books and reading in children. The six basic skills of early literacy are touched upon, to varying degrees, in our programs: Print Motivation, Letter Knowledge, Vocabulary, Phonological Awareness, Narrative Skills and

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Palos Heights Woman’s Club members met recently at the Royalberry Wafflehouse & Restaurant to discuss the menu for the club’s upcoming Garden Walk on June 25.

Owners Frank and Zeek Salman will cater a hot breakfast including eggs, bacon, French toast, juice, and rolls/croissants. Tea and coffee will be provided.

The breakfast will be served from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. From 11:30 to 2:30 several local gardens will be open for viewing. Tickets are $30 for breakfast and tour and can be purchased at Mona Lisa Boutique, 12330 S. Harlem or at Royalberry at 127th and Ridgeland.

Proceeds from the event will be used to fund the club’s current project, The lighted outdoor sign for the front of the Rec Center.

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Center Art Instructor Wendy Martin (standing, left) and some of her students display their silver jewelry creations at The Little Art Show. New class begins Tuesday June 14, 2-4 p.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. Instructor Wendy Martin will teach participants to create pieces of sterling silver jewelry such as pendants, earrings, pins, bracelets, and more.

Beginning students learn to saw, file, solder and polish in their first introductory projects. Martin will help experienced students learn advanced techniques as they design their own jewelry projects. Previous lapidary students may bring polished stones and learn to set them into silver. Class fee is $95. Students can expect to pay $40-$50 in silver costs, to be paid directly to the instructor in class. Advance registration is required, call 708-361-3650.

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RECREATION ROUNDUP Cal-Sag Trail ride: Bike the Sag 2016 The event will be held this Saturday, from 9 a.m. – noon, starting at the 86th Avenue Trailhead.

The ride will feature interactive activities and giveaways along the paths. Registration is $13 per person/$40 for family of four (you receive a lunch ticket and back pack) Between 9 a.m. and noon stop at Chicago Christian High School (four miles east from 86th Trailhead) to enjoy lunch, a DJ, Bike Rodeo, and several local businesses with special offers.

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Begin with introductory session 7:30 a.m. on June 14, followed by 10 Tuesday mornings, June 21–Aug 23, 7:30-9 a.m. The group gathers each week to discuss a book about healthy eating and healthy living, and how to care for one’s body. The textbook for this summer is L. Kae Graniel’s “Chocolate Cake for the Thighs, The Anti Diet Book for Women.” Along with the book, the group will use a journal to track improvements in food choices, physical activity, and mental support. The discussions are facilitated by counselor Sharon Butler (MHS, CRADC). She and co-facilitator Lois Lauer provide a simple healthy breakfast each week.

Program Fee: $120 for 10 weeks. No charge for first introductory session on June 14. Those interested are asked to call in a reservation so the facilitators can plan food, but one needn’t make a commitment to the whole summer until after June 14. Participants are asked to purchase a copy of the book and read the first assignment by June 21. The Anderson Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department is offering a fast paced, with a bit of competition, cooking class. Dad will learn tips from extreme Chef Michael Niksic. Kids will learn how to chop, dice, whip, flip and make Dad look good at the grill (especially with Father’s Day right around the corner). Team attire is encouraged (there will be prizes) and both a charcoal and gas grill will be used. Safety is important, so kids must be a minimum of 48 inches tall to participate at the grill.

Class will take place on Wednesday, June 15 from 5:45 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Fee for this class ranges from $52 to $62 per team (up to three participants per team). Pre-registration is required. Visit www.palospark.org or call 671-3760 for information.

Second Chance Garage Sale at McCord The Second Chance Garage Sale at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is getting a second chance. The sale was so successful last weekend that the staff decided to extend the sale which will be open Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Antiques, collectibles, artwork, furniture, toys, books, and housewares are among the many items for sale. Pictures, Paulette Santori and Nancy Mitchell have been arranging the many treasures.

Students heading off to college or setting up their first apartment may find just what they need. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th & LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

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Natural protections from bugs and the sun Q: As much as I love summer, I do not like mosquitoes, and I’m already dreading the bites.

Is there anything natural I can do to make myself less desirable to them?

A: Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can definitely help to reduce the amount of mosquito bites when taken in high doses.

B1 helps to keep mosquitoes away because when it is excreted by the skin it helps to mask the natural human odors that are attractive to insects. I’d recommend taking 300mg a day beginning as soon as possible- you want some time for it to build up in your system before the mosquitoes get too prevalent. The amount of B1 in a regular multivitamin is usually not sufficient to repel mosquitoes.

Vitamin B1 is water soluble, meaning that you can’t have too much of it. Your body will take in what it needs and then excrete the rest (that is the action that helps to change how you smell to mosquitoes). Even with taking B1, I’d still recommend a natural insect repellent if you’re going to be going places this summer that are really infested with mosquitoes. Overall, I’ve found B1 to be quite effective in reducing the amount of mosquito bites I get in the summer, because no one puts insect repellent on every time they go outside during the summertime.

B1 is a tiny pill, and inexpensive, so there is really no reason not to try it this summer. Other benefits of B1 are its help for nerve health, blood pressure, circulation, blood formation, digestion, and brain function- it’s also a great antioxidant.

We recommend the B1 by Nature’s Plus because it’s an extended release formula, which we really think does work the best. Also, be sure to look on our website at passhealthfoods.com for some very effective DIY insect repellent recipes using essential oils.

Q: Do you think it’s worth it to use natural sunscreens? Does it really make a difference? It seems like I always get a sunburn each summer, so I’d welcome any additional tips.

A: Conventional sunscreens contain oxybenzone, a chemical that has been linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and cell damage. The Center for Disease Control has reported that 97 percent of participants tested had levels of oxybenzone in their bodies- something you don’t want!

Thankfully, there are many wonderful, natural sunscreens on the market from companies like Alba and Kiss My Face that are safe for the whole family (we have a large selection available at the store). Make sure to look for sunscreens that protect from both UVA and UVB radiation. Another sunscreen tip is to be sure to check your sunscreen’s expiration date, since the SPF is only guaranteed through that time.

Sunscreens need to be reapplied throughout the day to remain effective, so it’s good to keep a tube in your bag for outings. Sometimes people think that having a high SPF means that they don’t need to reapply, but sunscreens are usually only effective for a few hours, less if you’ve been in the water (even water resistant varieties only are effective for 40-80

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minutes in the water) so be sure to reapply often.

Wearing protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat can also protect against sun damage.

Additionally, it’s important to be sure you’re applying enough sunscreen. According to skincancer. org, most people do not apply enough sunscreen, which reduces the effectiveness and SPF, so even if you’re applying a quality sunscreen that says SPF 30 on the label, if you do not apply enough, you can be reducing the effectiveness to a fraction of the SPF number on the label.

Most people think of sunburns as an inevitable part of summer, but sun damage is no laughing matter. Each sunburn a person has increases their risk of developing skin cancer. Many people like to think of tanned skin as a sign of health, but in fact, tanning is the body’s injury response to excessive UV radiation. Sunburns and tanning also cause premature aging and an increase in wrinkles. Sunless tanners are a healthy alternative to give skin a “healthy glow” without the damage.

Another product that can help with sun protection is the supplement astaxanthin. Astaxanthin, pronounced asta-zan-thin, is a very potent antioxidant that protects cells against damage. It is most commonly used for eye health, but studies have also found that astaxanthin is able to help prevent sunburn when taken daily at a dose of at least 2mg per day.

If you do happen to get sunburned, however, pure aloe vera gel is wonderful for healing the skin.

Aloe vera helps to soothe and moisturize along with reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Applying aloe frequently can also reduce the amount of time it takes a sunburn to heal.

Finally, when outside, don’t forget your sunglasses! Sunglasses help prevent eye damage from the sun’s UV rays, which can cause cataracts and macular degeneration. People with lightly colored eyes are especially susceptible to eye damage from the sun, so it’s especially important that they wear sunglasses when outdoors.

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www. passhealthfoods.com.

This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

Forum will give first aid kit tips for mental health

By Barbara Pasquinelli

League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area Every well-equipped home, school or workplace has a first aid kit to deal with cuts and scrapes that happen routinely.

But what about other kinds of health emergencies – meltdowns, violent reactions, perceived hurts leading to inappropriate responses or threats? How should we deal with those injuries? Mental health professionals are trained to recognize and respond to these situations, but more and more often, the first responder is a lay person – co-worker, supervisor, parent or teacher. These people, all of us

really, need some sort of training in this area.

The League of Women Voters will sponsor a First Aid for Mental Health workshop at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, June 15, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 71st Ave. The session will be led by a Behavioral Health professional from Grand Prairie Services. The South Suburbs continue to be underserved since the closing of the Tinley Park Mental Health facility. More Mental Health events in the news have caused area police departments to train more officers in Crisis Intervention Procedures and hospital facilities have be-

SENIOR NOTES Golden Oaks Seniors The Golden Oaks Seniors enjoyed a luncheon of baked chicken breast and sides at their last meeting followed by a program by the K-B Adorables and The Men In Black from King-Bruwaert in

Burr Ridge.

The Golden Oaks Seniors meet on the first Wednesday of the month from March through December for lunch and entertainment at Palos park Presbyterian Community Church. For information to join, call the church at

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come available to help stabilize those in crisis. This workshop, free and open to the public, will help laypersons to recognize and assist a person having an episode.

Participants will also learn about follow-up resources available in the community.

This two-hour introductory overview can be expanded to a full training course leading to a certificate for those who may be interested. You are more likely to encounter a person in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.

Mental disorders are more common than heart disease and cancer combined.

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Horse pull shows way to move my new boat

I learned a good lesson from some horses the other day. We were up in Door County, Wis., with our grandchildren for a few days and decided to go the horse pull in Jacksonport on Memorial Day. All of the horses at the competition were Belgian, bred to be draft and working horses. There were about 10 teams entered in the competition with two horses per team. A sled is loaded with 500-pound concrete slabs between pulls and the horses have to pull the sled 27.6 feet to be considered a successful “full pull.” Hooking the sled up to the horses harness system is dangerous work as these horses are high energy and bolt as soon as they hear or feel the hookup being completed. I can see where someone could lose a hand or arm very easily.

I’ve always considered myself a strong person, am very physically active and have a lot of stamina. However, in the past year or two I am finding some things harder to do than normal. I want to keep going 90 mph and know I can slow down now if I want but the problem is that I’m afraid if I slow down I’ll sink. That being said it came as a disappointment in myself when I had trouble, the day before the horse pull, pushing our new boat into the garage.

I turned 65 in April and Connie said that since I’m 65 we should buy a bigger boat. I absolutely have the best wife in the world. I readily agreed and this past winter the Boston Whaler Company in Edgewater, Fla., made our new 17-foot Montauk and delivered it to Twin Rivers, Wisconsin. Mark, from Beacon Marine delivered it to Fish Creek for us a couple of weeks ago. For the past six years I’ve unhitched our small boat from the truck in the driveway and pushed it through the narrow garage opening. The new boat, however, is a thousand pounds heavier, wider and barely clears the top of the garage. There is an incline from the driveway proper into the garage and I just couldn’t push it in. After a couple of tries I thought I was going to have to call Dr. Hopkins to re-do my hernia surgery. I was a little depressed. I took an Aleve and gave up. I hitched it up the truck and backed it in. I had met my match.

Memorial Day was stormy in the afternoon. I was sitting in the bleachers at the local ball field in Jacksonport with Connie and the grandkids watching the horse pull. We were about 40 feet away from the action. They started the first pull at 3,000 pounds and increased each pull by 500 pounds until only one, or no, team could pull any heavier weight.

At around 7,000 pounds things got interesting and teams started to fall out of the competition. Why is 27.6 feet considered a successful pull? Some years

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ago a study was done that showed it took a team of two horses 27.6 feet to obtain maximum exertion.

I left the bleachers and walked around the field to the other side of the pull strip by the announcers stand and was able to get pretty close to the pull track. I had to get closer. With each pull I could just feel that incredible exertion and heart that these guys were putting into each pull. You could feel the ground shake as their feet dug in. At 8,000 pounds there were two teams still in the running.

We were rooting for Luke and Larry, two beautiful massively- powerful animals. At 8,500 pounds Luke and Larry’s competitors made 23 feet and on Luke and Larry’s first pull at 8,500 pounds they only made 17 feet. They each had a second try and the other team passed on their second pull, preferring to stand at 23 feet. Kind of like a blackjack call.

They made a calculated bet that Luke and Larry would not be about to beat their 23-foot pull. On their second and final pull Luke and Larry easily passed the 27.6-foot mark. I found out later that Luke and Larry took 2nd place earlier this year in Colorado with a 10,000-pound pull.

As I sat there for over two hours watching this show of strength I started thinking how weak and puny I am by comparison. I couldn’t push a medium-sized boat into a garage and the darn thing is on wheels. These guys are pulling a wooden and steel sled, on dirt, loaded with 8,500 pounds of concrete.

It finally dawned upon me, yes, that’s true. They are pulling a lot of weight, but each team in the competition that day reached a weight where they could pull no further. Even these young, powerful, top-conditioned horses hit their own stopping point.

As I kept thinking about that fact I started to feel a little better about my own limitations with the boat.

Before we left to come home the next morning I bought two gallons of Speed Patch (asphalt paste) at Nelson’s Hardware and applied it to the driveway at the garage opening hoping to lessen the incline into the garage. Next time we’re up there the patch will have dried and perhaps it won’t be so hard.

Thanks for lesson Luke, Larry.

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HEALTH BEAT Free Hepatitis C screenings

Screenings will be given this Saturday, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at The Anderson Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

The Prevent Cancer Foundation, Caring Ambassadors and The Center will hold free Hepatitis C screenings. Hepatitis C afflicts many in the population who simply received a blood transfusion or organ transplant prior to 1992.

A continental breakfast and raffle 448-5220 to register your atten- will be provided to those who dance. The price of lunch is $5 and come in for a screening. annual dues are $10. The church is located at 12312 S. 88th Ave. Free CPR classes in Palos Park. The next meeting at Orland Township date will be the first Wednesday Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., offers free CPR classes in July.

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for both seniors and adults ages 16-54 on the following days: Tuesday, June 14, at 1 p.m. (seniors), Thursday, June 16, at 6 p.m. (adults), Tuesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. (seniors), Thursday, July 14, at 6 p.m. (adults).

The classes are led by instructors from the Orland Fire Protection District and certificates will be distributed upon completion.

More classes, including health care provider CPR, which includes certification, are also held monthly at the fire department’s Station 3.

Dates and times may be found at www.orlandfire.org.

Access to Care signup at Orland Township Orland Township residents who have a family income less than

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

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

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

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

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Top photo: Riviera Country Club members can enjoy swimming year round in the club’s indoor pool.

Above: The Riviera also features an outdoor pool.

The Riviera Country Club’s sports complex in Orland Park is under new management. Ken MacAskill and Rick Carlson have been given the green light to put the country club in top shape. Many improvements are in the making.

Open seven days a week, the Riviera has something for everyone. [From an advertorial in our restaurant guide].

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WHATIZIT? We had several responses but one correct answer to the Whatizit photo quiz from last week. The photo featured the water display along the jogging and walking path at Yukich Field at 88th and Kedzie in Evergreen Park.

And it was Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza who had the correct answer to last week’s Whatizit photo. A variety of water fountain displays can be found throughout the southwest suburbs. It was not surprising that we have several answers.

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Exercise walk.

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

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Plush duty for cadets: Ice cream lovers who frequent the popular Plush Horse this summer will receive assistance crossing the busy intersection at 123rd Street and 86th Avenue from Palos Park police cadets. Police Commissioner John Mahoney has said the cadets will be on hand throughout the summer.

Shown are Cadet Cpl. Brian Apostal and cadets stationed outside Plush Horse last summer.

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The long goodbye for Vikings

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It took a long time to say goodbye.

A half hour after the St. Laurence baseball team had its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Plainfield North Monday night in front of a crowd of 1,797 in the Crestwood Class 4A Supersectional, the players finally trudged from right field to the first base side of Standard Bank Stadium and climbed the steps into the near empty stands. It seemed like they just didn’t want the season to end.

For most of the time, the team hugged, consoled and talked. It was a special season for the Vikings to get this far and even though it hurt to lose, coach Pete Lotus was happy to experience a season in which the team (31-8) got this far for the first time in more than 20 years.

The offense struggled, mustering one hit and one walk against Tigers lefthander Tyler Garrity, who some say is the third best pitcher on the STATEMENT Tiger staff. Vikings’ pitcher AnGAMES thony Robles gave up two runs in the first but he and Angel Sandoval threw zeros the rest of the way. Left fielder Zach Verta made a huge play in the sixth inning when he caught a fly with the bases loaded and threw Jake Dunham out at the plate. But the Vikings weren’t able to maintain the momentum in the final inning and the Tigers (33-3) celebrated.

“I can’t say enough about our guys — I’m so proud,” Lotus said. “They have nothing to be ashamed of. Obviously I wish it would have worked out. It’s always hard to say goodbye to our seniors. Nobody is happy unless you win that last one. But I know those guys will never forget what they accomplished.’’

On Saturday, the Vikings won their first sectional title since 1993, when Lotus was a player, with a 4-3 shocker over Brother Rice, which was ranked 11th in the nation according to USA Today and No. 1 in the state according to Prep Baseball Report at St. Rita.

St. Laurence trailed 3-1 heading into the fifth when John Peterson scored on a wild pitch, Tom Farrell stole home on a double steal and Jimmy Burnette singled home pinch runner Joe Hincks in the inning to take a 4-3 lead. Relief pitcher Joe Vascik caught a line drive and turned it into a double play to end the sixth inning and struck out Brother Rice star slugger Ryan Kutt in the seventh with a runner on second to end the game.

“The players will never forget that game and I’ll never forget that game,” Lotus said.

“It meant the world to us,” Verta said.

In the sectional semifinals, Brother Rice was six outs away from being vanquished by host St. Rita last See BASEBALL, Page 3

SOFTBALL SUPERSECTIONAL

Eagles grounded

by DGS

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

No trifecta.

The area had a chance to send a softball team to the Illinois High School Association state tournament in East Peoria for a third straight year after Sandburg took second place in Class 4A in 2014 and Marist won the Class 4A state title last year.

But the lone STATEMENT area team still GAMES alive, Sandburg, waited a little too long to get its offense going on Monday afternoon. The Eagles mustered just one run in the first six innings and trailed Downers Grove South, 5-1, heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.

They were able to score two runs in the seventh but it was not enough, and the Eagles suffered a 5-3 loss in the Illinois Benedictine Supersectional in Lisle.

Sandburg finished the season 27-11.

The Eagles beat Lyons, 10-0, in six innings to win the Marist Sectional on Saturday. Lyons was the red-hot team that entered the postseason with a sub.500 record but knocked out defending Class 4A champion Marist in the regionals.

Mikaela Arrendondo had four hits and pitcher Niki Savianio gave up five hits in the shutout.

Sandburg reached the sectional final with a 5-3 victory over Oak Lawn. Arrendondo scored twice and drove in a run to help

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Above: Alex Verta (right) hugs Anthony Robles after the Vikings had their season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Plainfield North on Monday. Right: St. Laurence shortstop Brian Lyle reacts after a sixth-inning groundout at the Crestwood Class 4A Supersectional.

See SOFTBALL, Page 3

SANDBURG BOYS VOLLEYBALL TAKES 3RD IN STATE

JEFF VORVA

Eagles nearly take set from juggernaut

Making the Extra Point

Nonne better: I say SXU pitcher is best of all time

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

A

t the end of March, I wrote a column asking if St. Xavier University pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher could be the greatest pitcher in NAIA history.

At the beginning of June, I had my answer.

Before Nonnemacher, who was huge in guiding SXU to a second-place finish in the NAIA World Series last week, burst onto the scene, a case could be made for Rachel Murray being the best ever.

Murray pitched for Union University in Tennessee from 1999-2002 and is the NAIA leader in victories with 126. She racked up an NAIA best 68 shutouts and 16 no-hitters. Her career strikeout total of 1,257 ranked fourth.

Great, great numbers for the downstate Herrin native. Who knows if her win total will ever get beat?

Murray was inducted into the UU Hall of Fame in 2015.

After college, she had a tryout with the USA Olympic Softball team, was an assistant softball coach at the University of Mobile and went to India on a medical mission trip. She is married and her last name is now See VORVA, Page 4

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher helped her team add to an already impressive list of accomplishments from the Cougars after this year’s second-place finish in the NAIA World Series.

Glenbard West became the fifth boys volleyball team to post an undefeated season Saturday and the Hilltoppers were so dominant that they never lost one of their 84 sets.

Sandburg came close to nabbing a set from the Hilltoppers but fell short in a 25-15, 32-30 loss in the semifinals of the Illinois High School Association State Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

Sandburg’s best chance at taking all the momentum into a third set came when the Eagles had a 26-25 lead but West setter and American Volleyball Coaches Association AllAmerican Paulie Bischoff put down a kill to keep the match alive.

“I think these were the top two teams in the state,” Sandburg coach Sean Airola said.

The Eagles were able to recover to beat Lake Zurich 25-21, 15-25, 2517 in the third-place game and send retiring Airola out with a win.

Airola finished an eight-year career (two with Joliet Central and six with Sandburg) with a 231-69 mark See VOLLEYBALL, Page 3

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Jake Hanes winds up for an ace for the final point in Friday’s victory over Lyons in the IHSA state quarterfinals at Hoffman Estates.

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

Gilberto’s season put on hold for personal reasons

By Jeff Vorva

INDY ELEVEN AT CHICAGO FIRE

PORTLAND AT CHICAGO RED STARS

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview WHY: This will be a fourth-round game in the Lamar Hunt Cup before the Fire returns to Major League Soccer action June 18.

WHEN: 5 p.m., Sunday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview RED STARS RECORD: 4-1-2 PORTLAND RECORD: 3-0-4 LAST TIME: Portland beat the Red Stars, 2-1, Aug. 9 in front of an announced crowd of 15,858 in Portland. Alyssa Mautz had the lone goal for the Red Stars.

Sports Editor

The only player who was scheduled to make a million bucks on the Chicago Fire has a hazy future with the team.

Gilberto, the highest-paid player on the team at $1.14 million (according to mlsplayers.org), has just two assists, and multiple reports say the team is trying to buy out his contract. He missed the Fire’s last game against defending MLS champion Portland May 28 as he took personal time off, according to coach Veljko Paunovic.

General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said Monday that Gilberto told him he was “not in a state of mind” to return but added the organization has not discussed buying out Gilberto’s contract nor has had discussions with a team from Brazil regarding a trade.

The GM also said that if Gilberto

doesn’t fulfill his obligations, the team will discuss the situation with Major League Soccer and the players union.

Gilberto, 26, had five goals in 10 appearances for the Fire in 2015.

Kennedy Igboananike is the secondhighest-paid Fire player at $901,000, while David Accam is third at $771,000.

Orlando City’s Ricardo Kaka is the highest-paid MLS player at $7.1 million this year. Giberto ranked 21st in the league. There are 22 players slated to make $1 million or more in 2016.

Cup runneth over The Fire enters the Lamar Hunt Cup competition in the fourth round by hosting the Indy Eleven on Wednesday.

Since 1998, the Fire has compiled a 39-13-4 record in Open Cup play, including a 26-1-1 record in matches played in Illinois, reaching the semifinal round 11 times and reaching the

final six times.

The Fire previously hoisted the Dewar Trophy four times — in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006.

Red Star scores big goal against Japan Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston scored a goal in the 27th minute Sunday in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2-0 exhibition victory over Japan in Cleveland in front of a crowd of 23,535.

Christen Press, another member of the Red Stars, also played in the game.

Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher did not get in the game nor Friday’s 3-3 tie against Japan as Hope Solo was in the net for both matches.

All three return to the Red Stars on Sunday, when they host Portland in a battle for first place in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Gilberto, shown during a preseason practice, has taken some time away from the team for personal reasons.

THE NEXT LEVEL

After early struggles, Wood brothers dominate in college

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When they played under Pete Lotus during their respective years on the St. Laurence baseball team, brothers Kyle and Brad Wood were two of the better players Lotus has coached in his nine years at the Vikings helm.

So it’s no surprise to Lotus that both brothers, who are Orland Park natives, are experiencing success on the collegiate level.

Kyle, a senior at Purdue, put together the top power-hitting campaign by a Boilermaker since 2009. He was recognized for his strong season, which included 12 homers and 37 RBI, by being named to the All-Big Ten Conference teams at first base.

Brad, a sophomore at Northern Illinois University, was named to All Mid-American Conference team. He started 52 of the team’s 53 games, led the team with six sacrifice bunts, was second on the team 37 runs scored, second with five stolen bases, and third with an OBP of .386.

“Athletics aside, the biggest thing about both of them is they’re solid individuals and just the nicest kids,” Lotus said.

“They’re the kind of kids you want to be around a lot. That’s how everyone thought of both of them. I still have umpires to this day who come up to me and tell me how nice of kid Kyle was.

“The other thing was their work ethic; it was second to none. They could have taken an easier road, but they continued to work hard being real good at baseball. Whether at practice or before games, their effort really showed. And they’ve continued to get better on the collegiate level.”

For Kyle, he finished the 2016 campaign with 24 extra base hits, 33 walks, a .529 slugging percentage, .423 on-base per-

centage and .952 OPS. He finished the regular season ranked second in the Big Ten in home runs and hit by pitch (17) as well as seventh in walks, eighth in slugging and ninth in OPS. His 12 home runs this season were the most by a Boilermaker since Dan Black hit 15 in 2009.

He became the first Purdue player to post a double-figure total in the BBCOR bat era (2011-present). His eight home runs in March were the most in a month since Black hit nine in April 2008.

To hear Kyle tell it, the journey to a third-team selection has been a long and challenging road.

“I really struggled for the first two years at Purdue and for the first time in my life,” he said.

“It’s been a growing experience.

Last year I had a good year with a good batting average, but I didn’t have the power numbers.

Now, the power numbers are where they should be.”

Kyle said the ballpark that Purdue plays at is not conducive for the long ball, which made his accomplishments this season all the more satisfying.

“For whatever reason, everything came together this season,” he said. “I worked at getting better and being consistent, which is the key to hitting. You try to avoid the big ups and downs. Thankfully, my teammates are always working with me if I find myself in a slump.”

Ironically, Brad expressed the same challenges in the area of hitting through two seasons with the Huskies while experiencing some of the same growing pains that his older brother had gone through in his first two years.

“College baseball is so different in so many ways,” Brad said.

“When I started as a freshman, I was just getting a feel for the team and didn’t want to overstep. This year I’ve felt much more comfortable and feel like

Photo by Scott Walstrom/NIU Creative Services

Brad Wood dives back to the bag during a game for Northern Illinois University. He made the all-MAC team this season as a sophomore.

Kyle Wood, shown taking a attempted pickoff throw from the pitcher, put up some of Purdue’s best power numbers since 2009.

Photo courtesy of Purdue University

I’m getting back to my old self and the way I play.

“I remember when we played Texas Tech in the second series of my freshman year. It was the first and only time I truly felt intimidated. But once we played close with them, I never had that feeling again.”

Both brothers text and call each another for insight or di-

rection but when they get together, the fun yet competitive sibling rivalry often comes out.

“We’ve been playing whiffle ball against each other for a long time, and it gets very competitive,” Kyle said. “But it’s nice to have a sibling to bounce ideas off of.”

With Northern finishing the

2016 season at 22-32 and Purdue struggling at 10-44, both have had to adapt to tough times.

“I’ve learned to deal with failure a whole lot better than I did in high school,” Brad said.

“I don’t take defeats as bad I did before.”

Kyle, though, simply can’t tolerate it.

“Losing drives me nuts,” he

said. “I don’t like it and never will.”

Kyle is hoping to keep his career going.

“Playing professionally is a dream ever since I started playing the game,” he said. “I’m really hoping to hear my named called in the pro draft but I would also consider playing Independent ball.’’

FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Moraine golfers take 16th in the nation

Moraine offers variety of sports camps

Moraine Valley’s men golfers took 16th in the nation among NJCAA Division II schools on May 27-30 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana.

Sophomore Dave Karwoski (Oak Forest) led the charge with a 309 for four rounds, by last season’s individual national qualifier and Lincoln-Way East product Matt Contey with 311.

“I’m very happy with the way everybody played,’’ retiring coach Bob Freudenthal said. “It was a talented field with golfers from all over the world. It’s more of an international tournament not a national tournament. We held our own and played respectable.’’

He has coached his teams to nine Skyway championships and three national appearances, and taken

The 2016 Moraine Valley Community College summer basketball camp for boys and girls entering third through eighth grades will be held Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bill Finn, Moraine Valley athletics director and former men’s basketball coach, is heading this camp.

The school’s volleyball camp for boys and girls entering fifth through ninth grades will also take place Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Moraine Valley women’s volleyball head coach Matt Clemens is leading this camp.

The tennis camp is for girls and boys entering fifth through 12th grades from Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21. The session for youths entering fifth through eighth grades is 9 to 10:30 a.m. and for youths entering ninth through 12th grades is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nicole Selvaggio, former Moraine Valley women’s tennis coach, is instructing this camp.

The cost for each camp is $80. The tennis camp will be held on the outdoor courts while the basketball and volleyball camps will be held in the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium, both on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Participants must register through Moraine Valley’s Athletics Department. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 708-974-5727 or visit www.morainevalley. edu/athletics/overview/summer-camps/.

several individual golfers to the NJCAA Division II tournament as well. He also was named Skyway Conference Coach of the Year nine times.

“It’s been challenging, exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding all these years,” he said. “Just being around golf and the quality of golfers has been a privilege. It’s been a great run. I’m going out on a high note. These are fine, young men. They were respectful, down to earth, good players, good people, and they had strong character.

“I’ll miss being with the guys and miss being on the course. It’s like a second home.”

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

FOCUS ON WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Bolts stumble a bit with big series looming

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Windy City Thunderbolts cooled off a little, losing two out of three games on the road to Normal, but they still entered this week with a Frontier League-best 15-6 mark.

In the East Division, Lake Erie was right behind the Bolts with a 12-7 mark and the two teams will collide in Avon, Ohio, Tuesday through Thursday. The West Division leader is Evansville with a 14-8 mark.

Surprisingly, none of the T-Bolts are among the hitting leaders in the league but on the mound, Brandon Boyle leads the league with four wins despite a 7.59 ERA, no starts and pitching just 10 2-3 innings while Jake Fisher is tied with several players for second with three.

The winning hasn’t translated into big numbers at the box office, yet. Windy City was 10th out of 12

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Friday: hosts Schaumburg, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday: hosts Schaumburg, 6:05 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday: at Lake Erie • Nuts and Bolts: Saturday features a Beatles tribute band, Kaleidoscope Eyes, before the game and fireworks after.

teams in the league with an average attendance of 1,579. Southern Illinois was first with an average of 3,080.

The local angle

Through five appearances including three starts, Bridgeview native and former Oak Lawn Community High School standout Chris Chigas is 1-2 with a 7.23 ERA. He is second on the team with 19 strikeouts.

SXU’s camps Openings are still available for Saint Xavier University women’s basketball coach

Bob Hallberg’s annual girls basketball camp, which runs from June 13 until June 17, and will be open to all girls between the ages of 7 and 15. The camp runs daily from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Shannon Center at SXU. All participants will receive a camp Tshirt. Cost for the girls basketball camp is $135 for the session.

Applications are available at the SXU Athletics Department located in the Shannon Center or online at www.sxucougars.com under the Summer Camps link. For further information or questions regarding the camp, contact Laura Kurzeja at 773-298-3785.

TCC’s summer camps The Trinity Christian College Athletics Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps for athletes of various ages. The camps will be conducted by the college’s head coaches and student-athletes and will offer individual skill development and team play in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Sports offered are baseball (July 11-15, grades K-4), boys basketball (June 20-24 and July 18-22, grades 3-9), girls basketball (June 20-23, grades 4-9), boys and girls soccer (June 27-July 1, grades K-8), girls softball (June 20-24, grades 1-8), boys and girls track and field (July 5-8, grades 3-9) and boys and girls volleyball (July 18-24, grades K-9).

For specific camp descriptions and registration information, visit www.trnty.edu/ summercamps or call 708-239-4779.

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FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Elite runners shine at Magis Miles meet

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Illinois High School Association track season may be over, but area runners are not through competing.

Less than one week after the IHSA state meet concluded on May 28, St. Ignatius High School hosted if Magis Miles event for top runners Friday and Sandburg’s Sean and Chris Torpy both competed in the 1500 meter elite event with Sean taking third with a time of 3 minutes, 47.70 seconds while Chris took fifth with a 3:48.77. Jake Campbell, a senior at St. Olaf College, won the race with a 3:45.99.

In the high school elite division, Sandburg’s Brandon Lukas took fifth and teammate Dylan Jacobs was sixth.

Marist’s Eddie Slack took second in the freshman division.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Twins Marisa (left photo, pitching) and Mia Loya helped lead Oak Lawn to its first regional title since 2007.

Twins spin Oak Lawn’s record around

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

The re-emergence of the Oak Lawn Community High School softball program the past four years can be tied to the progress of two of its top players — twin sisters and seniors Marissa and Mia Loya of Bridgeview.

Called the “heart and soul of a great team” by their head coach, Brian Frangella, Marissa and Mia partnered with their Oak Lawn teammates to put together a memorable 21-12 season that included a thrilling 2-1 win over Mother McAuley in the championship of the Class 4A Morton Regional before Oak Lawn fell 5-3 to Sandburg in the Marist Sectional.

Statistically, Marisa was the cornerstone of the Spartans offense and the team’s MVP, as she hit for a .374 average with five home runs, 36 RBI and 26 runs scored. On the mound, she finished with a 1.79 ERA in 113 innings with 129 strikeouts and a 9-8 record.

Mia, meanwhile, was also a rock of the pitching staff, with a 10-4 record and a 1.37 ERA in 92 innings while striking out 84. She gave up just five hits with no earned runs in the regional championship. She added 17 RBI and 17 runs.

“All the girls on the team came together, but I think one of the best things about Marissa and Mia was they

just led by example,” Frangella said. “They’ve done that since they were sophomores; their confidence just bled through the whole team, and we rode it all season long.”

Marissa, who had 17 strikeouts in a non-conference win over Dundee-Crown during the regular season, finished her career as the school’s leader in RBI (88) and home run (13). She said she has plenty of rich memories of the games that she and her teammates came back to win and winning the regional championship.

“Winning the regional title was a very happy and emotional moment for all us,” Marissa said. “I was just thinking about that task all season, knowing that this was the last time we had the chance to do something we had yet to accomplish.

“I also think of all the times came back and won, like when we fell behind against Tinley Park and won in 11 innings. We showed teams what we had, and we had a great season.”

Mia, who tossed a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts against Reavis, said she shared the same resolve with her sister to get what Frangella defined as the “getting the monkey off our back” with a regional title.

“Winning the regional was just a great way to end our high school career,” Mia said. “It was always in the back of mind that I had to push through and give it all I have. We came through as a team during the moments

when we were down; we always battled back and never gave up.”

The regional title was the first for the program since the 2007 season that was guided by legendary Oak Lawn Coach Pat Mayer, who was 314-226 in a 17year career. The winning season was, also, a notable accomplishment from the respectable 15-18 effort in 2014 and the 17-16 tally last season.

Both Marissa and Mia Loya spread out their praise to their father Dan, mother Melita, brother Danny as well as Frangella, the coaches at Oak Lawn and their travel coach of Taylor Made Titans, Mike Batts, for helping them realize their full potential.

“Our family and coaches have been there for us,” Mia siad. “They’ve all had an impact on our game and helping us become better players.”

Beyond athletics, both excelled in the classroom, finishing in the top six percent of their class with a 4.0plus GPA. They will attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and will major in physical therapy.

Both also have expressed an interest in possibly coaching down the road after their college days conclude.

“We’ve both been thinking about it,” Marissa said.

“Coach Frangella has already said he expects us to come back after we graduate. We’ll probably both wind up coaching somewhere.”

Top time falls Sandburg’s state championship time in the 4x800 meter relay of 7:37.36 on May 28 was thought to be the No. 1 time in the nation but on the same day, State College Area High School in Pennsylvania turned in a 7:37.25.

It was not recorded on the Athletic-net website until after Sunday.

Still, the Sandburg team, consisting of Tom Brennan, Jacobs and the Torpy twins, broke a 10-yearold state record with its run at Eastern Illinois in Charleston.

Lacrosse all-star games come to Marist The Illinois High School Lacrosse Association will host two all-star games at 5:45 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, today, at Marist High School.

The B-Class game will be played first and the A-Class game will follow.

Coming soon…

The Reporter/Regional is gathering all-conference teams from the various spring sports and those teams will be published in the coming weeks in conjunction with our Player of the Year stories.

Baseball

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg players jumped and had fun after a sectional victory over Oak Lawn but not as much fun after losing to Downers Grove South by the same score in a supersectional loss.

Softball

Continued from Page 1 pitcher Samantha Udarbe collect the win.

Oak Lawn finished 21-12.

It was the 14th sectional title for Eagles in 17 seasons. Sandburg outscored its first four

postseason opponents 49-7 before running into Downers Grove South.

Richards also finished its season at 21-12 the next morning after dropping a 3-1 decision to Lyons. Isabel Martinez singled home pitcher Sara Kiziak for the lone Bulldogs run.

At Lemont: In Class 3A action, both Ev-

ergreen Park and Chicago Christian were eliminated in the semifinals on June 1.

EP finished 23-10 after dropping a 12-3 loss to host Lemont. Megan Pyles led the Mustangs with two RBI. Chicago Christian concluded its season at 21-16 after dropping a 10-1 decision to Nazareth Academy.

Volleyball

Against Glenbard West, Hanes had 17 kills while Colin Ensalaco added 11. The two accounted for 28 of the team’s 31 kills.

The Eagles opened the state tournament with a 25-16, 25-23 quarterfinal victory over Lyons to guarantee their second trophy in as many years. Hanes racked up 10 kills, Ensalaco added nine and Grant Burden had 26 assists. The Eagles owned a .295-.189 hitting percentage advantage over the Lions including a .294-minus-.067 advantage in the first set.

Glenbard West won its second straight title with a 25-15, 25-15 victory over New Trier.

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Sandburg coach Sean Airola, who is retiring after this season, shakes hands with Lyons coach Joann Pyritz before Friday’s quarterfinal match.

that included a state title in 2011, a fourthplace finish in the state last year and the third-place finish this year. He said he is stepping down to spend more time with his family.

Avery Verble led Sandburg (38-4) against Lake Zurich with seven kills. Jake Hanes added six kills before missing most of the third set after being pulled from a game after the 6-foot-11 All-American kicked a ball in frustration and received a yellow card.

Thursday. The Crusaders trailed 3-1 but Kutt slammed a two-run homer in the sixth and Jack Guzek drove home pinch runner Anthony Mastro in the seventh to escape with a 4-3 victory in front of an estimated crowd of 1,000 fans.

St. Laurence made it to the sectional final with a 9-5 victory over Mt. Carmel as Farrell opened the scoring by stealing home. The Vikings scored the first five runs of the game and hung on to the win. Sandoval picked up the victory. Brother Rice finished 35-4.

Brooks Sectional: In Class 3A play, seventh-seeded Evergreen Park suffered a 15-6 loss to eighth-seeded De La Salle in the title game on Saturday and the Mustangs finished 17-18.

The Mustangs reached the title game with a 6-4 victory over third-seeded Harlan last Thursday.

Joe Martin slammed a threerun homer and winning pitcher Pat Doran had an RBI single.

Doran came into the game in relief and worked out of a baseloaded jam in the fifth before blanking Harlan in the final two frames.

Joe Martin slammed a threerun homer and winning pitcher Pat Doran had an RBI single.

Doran came into the game in relief and worked out of a baseloaded jam in the fifth before blanking Harlan in the final two frames.

At Providence: Marist dropped an 8-7, 10-inning heartbreaker in the sectional semifinals on June 1.

The RedHawks (20-18) opened the game with a Brad Wood two-run homer in the first but trailed 6-2 after four frames. Marist rallied to tie the game and send it into extra innings. Bobby Gorman’s threerun blast gave the RedHawks hope.

Marist’s John Carmody had an RBI single in the ninth, but North tied it and then won it in the 10th on a sacrifice fly.

At Lincoln-Way West: In Class 3A action, Chicago

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Dejected Brother Rice players have to wait until St. Laurence players fin sh celebrating before the postgame handshakes after Saturday’s sectional title game.

SNAPPING SECTIONAL SKID St. Laurence won six straight regional titles but had a rough go in the previous five sectional semifinals, getting eliminated before triumphing over Mt. Carmel Friday and Brother Rice Saturday at St. Rita. A look at the Vikings’ last six sectional results:

2011: Lost to Sandburg, 3-1 2012: Lost to Lyons, 8-3 2013: Lost to St. Rita, 8-0 2014: Lost to Mt. Carmel, 3-1 2015: Lost to St. Rita, 8-4 2016: Beat Mt. Carmel, 9-5 Beat Brother Rice, 4-3

Christian lost another tight sectional game, this time a 2-1 setback to Herscher in the semifinals on June 1. Dan Vos struck out 13 in the loss and Tyler Edgar had an RBI double for the Knights’ (27-11) lone run.

This is the Knights’ first year in Class 3A and, coincidentally, it is Herscher’s first year in that class as well. In the past six year, Herscher has edged the Knights out of sectional play three times — 3-2 in 2012, 8-6 in 2015 and 2-1 this season.

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IMAGES FROM A WEEK OF POSTSEASON THRILLS

Sandburg sophomore middle hitter Jake Ostema appears to have an extra set of helping hands — and arms — against Lyons in the state tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

Interim Marist Athletic Director John O’Connell makes sure Old Glory was prominently displayed at home plate before each softball game at the Marist Sectional.

Jack Guzek, Brother Rice’s hitting star in a sectional semifinal win over St. Rita on June 1, pitched in relief in the championship game against St. Laurence on Saturday.

St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus argues with the umpires about a balls/strikes count during the sectional final at St. Rita on Saturday.

Some fans watch softball action from the Marist Sectional between Richards and Lyons from the center field wall. Shirtless Sandburg fans cheer on the Eagles against Oak Lawn last Thursday in the sectional semis at Marist.

Richards right fielder Becky Wujcik dives in an attempt to catch a fly ball against Lyons in the Class 4A Marist Sectional softball semifinals.

Photos by Jeff orva St. Laurence players jump into a celebration pile after the Vikings knocked off national power Brother Rice, 4-3, at the Class 4A St. Rita Sectional.

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Continued from Page 1 Buchanan and she is a physical therapist assistant in Houston.

Nonnemacher, a Bloomington native, finished her career with 103 wins, 53 shutouts and managed to pass Murray in strikeouts with 1,392 and tied her in no-hitters with 16. The strikeout total is second in NAIA history to Oklahoma City’s Lily Lavelle, who had

1,411 from 2009-2012.

Nonnemacher also has two perfect games including one against Trinity International in which she struck out all 15 batters she faced. She’s the second player in NAIA history to do that. She also struck out 42 batters in a doubleheader against a strong St. Ambrose team this year. She is the only player in NAIA history to do that.

Her best performance, in my humble opinion, came in the World Series on May 30 when when she beat top-seeded

Oklahoma City University, 1-0, in the third round. Oklahoma came into the game with 542 runs in 65 games and Nonnemacher shut its hitters out and was one strike away from a no-hitter.

It was the first time Oklahoma was shut out in 2016.

Even though Oklahoma came back out of the losers bracket to beat SXU 2-0 and 5-0 to win the World Series last Thursday, Nonnemacher’s body of work was still strong enough as she was named NAIA Pitcher of the Year a

third consecutive time and named to the NAIA All-America team a fourth time.

Catcher Brittany Plimmer was on the NAIA second team and coach Myra Minuskin was happy for both leaders, who helped the Cougars to a 46-10-1 mark.

“Nicole is hands down the best player we have ever had in our program and ends her career as one of the most decorated players in the history of NAIA softball,” said Minuskin. “I have had so many people tell me throughout her four years at Saint Xavier that she is

the most talented pitcher they have ever seen and I have to agree with them.

Brittany was also a huge reason why we had such an amazing season. She is the best defensive catcher we have ever had and is also a fierce competitor. I’m so proud of both of these exceptionally talented young women.”

That pretty much seals it for me. I hereby proclaim Nonnemacher the GOAT — greatest of all time — when it comes to NAIA pitchers.

There was Nonne better.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS S. OMIECINSKI, NORMAN F. OMIECINSKI, MARIA T. OMIECINSKI, PRAIRIE TOWN CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17371 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 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 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-107-038-1070 ; 2409-107-038-1071.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $302,841.33.

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 17371 TJSC#: 36-4810 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS J. BACLIG A/K/A THOMAS JASON BACLIG, JULIE T. GRUZEWSKI, VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK, PARKSHIRE MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17641 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A Oak Lawn, IL 60441 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 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 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A, Oak Lawn, IL 60441 Property Index No. 24-05-100-021-1037.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $156,790.74.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact 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 15-077351.

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. 15-077351 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 17641 TJSC#: 36-4768 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 DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE 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 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 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 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776.

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. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-3367 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 FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, -v.BRITTANY BRIZEK, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, FOUNDERS BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TED SKWARCZEK, GAIL SKWARCZEK, COLONIAL HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12121 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 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 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-114-1034 VOL. 152. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $108,674.03. 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2385. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2385 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 12121 TJSC#: 36-5966 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 NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-4; MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSE J. NEVAREZ YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ; BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER‘S ASSOCIATION; BROOK HILLS, PUD UNIT SIX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS; PRAIRIE TRAIL CREDIT UNION; JOSE NEVAREZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 33517 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street,Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-31-105-005-0000.

Commonly known as 11744 Cranna Court, Orland Park, IL 60467.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-2893.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I693506

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, vs.

ANTANAS VAICIUS; VILMA VAICIENE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DMR HOME LENDING, LLC; Defendants, 12 CH 35167 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 7, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 11, 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 property: P.I.N. 27-14-105-019-0000.

Commonly known as 8419 FLAMINGO CIRCLE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

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Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1218073.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695132

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

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

NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM IV ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS, QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, BARBARA A. SINGER A/K/A BARBARA ANN SINGER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA A. SINGER A/K/A BARBARA ANN SINGER, IF ANY, LOUISE SMITH Defendants 15 CH 9156 7306 EVERGREEN DRIVE 1B 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 April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7306 EVERGREEN DRIVE 1B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-201-033-1112; 27-13-201-0331100. The real estate is improved with a 4 or more condominium units; no 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 PA1503148. 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.PA1503148 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 9156 TJSC#: 36-5231 I692770

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RAFAET KHALIL, SABAH KHALIL, THOMAS CHARLES ESTATES TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 017483 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 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 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-040-0000.

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 14-1518636. 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. 14-15-18636 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017483 TJSC#: 36-3534 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 U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.TIFFANY N. JOHNSON, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 006826 10148 S. 84TH TERRACE #12-315 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 10148 S. 84TH TERRACE #12-315, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1335.

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 14-1506726. 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. 14-15-06726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 006826 TJSC#: 36-4760 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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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS Programs at The Center

• Card Making Class Tuesday June 14, 10 a.m. – noon. With Father’s Day approaching, instructor Linda Sears will show how to create a collection of masculine inspired cards for the special men in one’s life. Linda will show participants various creative ways to embellish the cards as well. The workshop fee is $21 and includes all supplies. Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

• Weaving Class begins Wednesday June 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and runs for 6 weeks. Weaving instructor Nettie Botts teaches new weavers the basics while creating a sampler. Students will then design and complete a project of their choice. Returning students move on to more complex weavings.

The class fee is $105 and includes supplies. Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

• Basketmaking starts Thursday June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and runs for 6 weeks (no class July 7).Instructor Jane Dwyer teaches beginning students how to make and easy and beautiful wood-bottomed baskets with a choice of colored trim. There will be opportunities to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of

baskets and to choose a specialized project in consultation with Dwyer. The class fee is $95 plus a $25 materials fee. Advance registration is required, call 351-3650.

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• Pool Tournament & Relay Races - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park.

Bring your friends for a pool tournament, relay races, live music from rap/hip-hop artist Nehemiah Heckler, and free burgers from Burger 21.

• Project Serve: Together We Cope - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 14, Complete a few projects for the non-profit, Together We Cope, to benefit local families in need.

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• Bike Maintenance - 3 to 4 p.m. June 14, Learn how to change or repair a flat tire, oil your bike chain, align your breaks, and more.

• #SKILLS: Travel Tips - 4 to 5 p.m. June 14, Learn from a travel expert about strategies and tips.

• Professional Cake Decorating - 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 15, Learn how to decorate cakes like the professionals at Wilton Foods.

• Project Give: Create Hope 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 15, Create inspirational words and images to share with your peers. Community service hours will be given.

• Self-Defense - 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. June 15, 22 and 29, Defend yourself and others against harm if the need arises down the road.

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• Behind the Scenes: White Sox Park - 1 to 5 p.m. June 16, Step into the shoes of a Major League Baseball player on this tour of U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. Get a behind the scenes look at the dugout, the press box, and the VIP suites.

• A Gift for Dad: DIY Beard Oil - 2 to 3 p.m. June 16, Craft a bottle of beard oil that can be used to soften your Dad’s scruff and make hugs bearable again.

• Campfire Songs & Bean Bag Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

June 17, Bring your friends to enjoy some s’mores while singing campfire songs, and competing in a bean bag tournament. Singer/ songwriter “Pelham” will perform live. Free s’mores provided by Campfire and Hershey’s.

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WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Cooking with kids: Old-fashioned pudding recipe is a timeless classic

By Wolfgang Puck Summer vacation has arrived for many families across the country. For others, it’s just a few days or weeks away. Parents everywhere are facing the challenge of what to do to keep their children interested and happy, not to mention well fed, during those long days.

Sure, there’s camp to rely on, plus all sorts of sports teams or lessons, family outings, movies, museums, amusement parks and other attractions. But what about that downtime at home, when you want them to do something else other than watch TV or play video games, and they’re tired of reading? That’s the moment, I say, to turn your kitchen into a home cooking school for kids.

Summer is an ideal time to teach your children about the pleasures of cooking at home. Tell them that you’re going to make them something they’d love to eat, and you’ll have their complete attention.

That’s certainly what my late mother, Maria Puck, used to do when she wanted to get my sisters, my brother and me to settle down.

The words “butterscotch pudding” were all she had to speak to get us to behave.

Since her recipe for oldfashioned butterscotch pudding involves cooking a hot caramelized sugar syrup to make the butterscotch, it’s definitely not something where you want little helpers to be anywhere near the stove. But even young children can be encouraged to help you measure out the ingredients before the cooking starts, and then sit attentively nearby — but safely far enough from the stove — to watch as you explain what you’re doing.

There are many good lessons to learn through this recipe. You’ll be able to show them how butter and brown sugar melt together and gradually turn into a rich caramelized butterscotch, how the tiny seeds from inside a split vanilla bean are the source of delicious vanilla flavor, and how cream turns the mixture into a luscious sauce.

You can show them how egg yolks, “tempered” with some of the sauce so they’ll stay smooth and not turn into lumps like scrambled egg, not only enrich the sauce but also, together with some cornstarch, thicken it. You can also give them a quick lesson on how to make real whipped cream from scratch, rather than getting it from an aerosol can.

And your young audience will also learn an important lesson in patience, since the finished pudding needs to chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. But what a reward you’ll have to offer for their good behavior the rest of the afternoon!

Self-centered behavior is theme of ‘Me Before You’ It’s time to get sad and depressed. You also might want to get some tissues out because “Me Before You” will probably make you cry. This wavering British romance, directed by Thea Sharrock and adapted by Jojo Moyes from her best-selling novel, is at the intersection of where ridiculousness and heartfelt sentiment converge.

The basis of “Me Before You” is simple. A small town girl from the English countryside, Louisa (Emilla Clarke), is fired from her job, and desperate for work, becomes a caregiver for the handsome Will (Sam Claffin), who is paralyzed from the neck down.

He’s jaded, rude, pretentious, and full of self-pity. Louisa, or Lou, is zany, chatty, outgoing, and kind.

Obviously, they clash, but then they fall madly in love. She teaches him there is still joy in his existence. He teaches her to expand her horizons and to become more than what she currently is.

Louisa is hired by Will’s mother (Janet McTeer) to care for him.

“Not the physical stuff,” Lou is

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BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Serves 4 • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed golden brown sugar • 1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed dark brown sugar • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved • 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided • 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons whole milk • Pinch of fine sea salt • 1/4 generous cup (65 mL) cornstarch • 6 large cage-free egg yolks In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the butter, both the golden brown and dark brown sugars, and seeds you scraped from the vanilla pod. (Reserve the scraped-out pod, if you like, to put in an airtight sugar canister to make vanillascented sugar.) Place the pan over high heat and carefully cook, stirring often, until the mixture turns bubbling and dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

In a measuring cup or bowl, stir together 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons of the cream and all of the milk. Carefully whisk them into the hot sugar mixture and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking until smooth.

Remove the pan from the heat. Put the remaining 3/4 cup (185 mL)

cream in the refrigerator to chill.

Sift the cornstarch through a fine-meshed sieve into a large heatproof bowl. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot cream-sugar mixture into the cornstarch. Return the mixture to the same saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.

In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Briskly whisk in a little of the hot butterscotch mixture to temper the eggs. Then, whisk the egg mixture into the remaining butterscotch in the saucepan; and, while continuing to whisk constantly, bring the mixture almost to a boil, about 1 minute.

Pour the custard through a wiremeshed sieve set over a large bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Ladle the custard into four martini glasses or glass serving bowls. Leave the glasses or bowls at room temperature to cool. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, up to overnight.

Before serving, put the remaining chilled cream in a large bowl.

Whisk by hand or with electric beaters until the cream forms soft peaks that droop slightly when the beaters or whisk are lifted out.

Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled puddings. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pudding. You can even sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top if you want. Serve immediately.

assured. Those jobs are taken care of by an Australian (Stephen Peacocke). Lou’s hired to be cheery and pleasant because Will is anything but cheery and pleasant. Basically she annoys him until he falls in love with her. She falls in love with him as well, so It’s not a one-sided romance.

There is a boyfriend, a selfcentered fitness nut named Patrick (Matthew Lewis). The first time you see Patrick you know it’s not going to end well for him. You also will figure out Louisa should have left him a long time ago. Dr. Phil would go crazy trying to figure out that relationship. Don’t expect some big “fight” between the two men. The one is in a chair and the other is just too full of himself

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

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to go after her. There is a scene that shows the biggest mental differences between the two. Not to ruin it, but one gives her a thought felt birthday gift while the other gives a gift that’s more branding than thoughtful.

Your feelings about this film will be solely based upon how the film ends. If you agree with the ending you’ll like this film, but if you are like this writer and don’t agree with the ending you’ll be disappointed. Some will see the end, which won’t be spoiled here, as tragic. The brain trust behind the film may want it to be tragic, but we don’t see enough genuine dramatic conflict to give sad events the full weight of tragedy.

Does true love fix everything?

Maybe it does and maybe it doesn’t, but in between your fits of crying it makes you think about it. If you can’t rake a poorly written sentimental film about love, then you most likely need to walk away from seeing “Me Before You.”

“ZOOTOPIA”: The familiar trappings of many detective stories get a clever and enjoyable change-up as approached by the animal characters in this animated Disney feature. A rabbit police officer and a fox con artist (voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman) set out to find an otter’s missing husband, taking them into the underworld and leading to problems with bigwigs in politics and the police department. Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Oscar winners J.K. Simmons and Octavia Spencer, music star Shakira, Tommy Chong, Kristen Bell and Josh Dallas (Goodwin’s husband and “Once Upon a Time” colleague) also are in the large voice cast. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI”: Directed by action specialist Michael Bay (“Transformers,” “Armageddon”), this true drama incorporates expectedly visceral sequences as it recalls the 2012 diplomatic-compound attack that has remained controversial on the political front ever since. The story told here — taken from fact as well as from a nonfiction best seller — focuses on the immediate,

on-site response to the incident, which saw a handful of military veterans try to protect those who were under assault. Cast members include John Krasinski (“The Office”), James Badge Dale (“24”), Pablo Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), Max Martini, Matt Letscher and Toby Stephens (“Black Sails”). *** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HAIL, CAESAR!”: Filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen strike again with this fun comedy about 1950s Hollywood, and they bring along George Clooney, who first worked with them early in his movie stardom. He plays — it just so happens — a movie star who’s working on a saga of ancient Rome when he’s kidnapped, sending a professional “fixer” (Josh Brolin) to find him and save the production. The troubleshooter also has to deal with a number of other Tinseltown types, some of them played

by Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Ralph Fiennes ... and sibling-rival gossip columnists are both played by Tilda Swinton (who won an Oscar opposite Clooney in “Michael Clayton”).

Another Academy Award winner and Coen-brothers alum, Frances McDormand (“Fargo”), and Jonah Hill also are featured. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “ANOMALISA”: Though it’s animated, this Oscar-nominated tale is guaranteed to be unlike most “cartoons” you’ve seen, thanks largely to the script by co-director Charlie Kaufman (“Being John

Malkovich”). During an out-oftown trip to address a professional conference, an author and family man (voice of David Thewlis) has an epiphany — involving a stranger he meets — that forces him to re-evaluate his life. While Jennifer Jason Leigh also lends vocals, Tom Noonan (“Hell on Wheels”) voices every other character in the story. The distinctive music score is by Carter Burwell. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “VINYL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: A series about music can’t get much more cred than having Mick Jagger as one of its creators and executive producers — along with Martin Scorsese — and this HBO drama does. Set during the 1970s, when disco and punk rose to great heights, it casts Bobby Cannavale (“Boardwalk Empire”) as a record-industry mogul whose label is in danger of going under. The situation prompts him to make moves that are inadvisable, to put it mildly, in a number of cases. Cast members also include Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Paul Ben-Victor, P.J. Byrne, J.C. MacKenzie (“Murder One”) and Max Casella (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) ... and the show will return for a second season.

DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentaries by cast and crew members. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) 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 (March 21-April 19): You are apt to stumble when you are blind to problems. Mix-ups can occur in the early part of the week, but you may be unaware at the time. Make your first moves and public appearances in the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your way forward with passion. You can get ahead in the material world by exerting your charm. In the upcoming week you and a special someone may be in complete harmony when it comes to love and money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The material world means the most. Today’s New Moon occurs in your sign and may mark the beginning of several weeks of increased ambition. A family member or loved one could briefly block your desires this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bide your time before taking a side. The workplace could become a hotbed of unhappiness in the week ahead. Steer clear of disputes and secure a clear understanding

of job requirements before you begin a project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a new lease on life. As this week unfolds you can develop new goals and focus on achieving your ambitions. A work related project can be both financially and spiritually enriching as you may learn something valuable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Review your plans for the future in the week ahead. You possess foresight and a knack for taking a broad view. Financial genius is at your disposal and should be put to good use whenever making major investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill your piggy bank. In the week ahead your social connections can help you make profits or achieve better financial security. Education, travel or simple conversations with your elders can add to your grasp of business tactics.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work with what you’ve got. It is a good week to put your resourcefulness to work for your benefit. Don’t make excuses when you don’t have all the necessary ingredients. Make do with what

you have or do without.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Curiouser and curiouser. Odd things may occur within the home or family early this week. Count on the fact that at least one close friend or loved one will be able to satisfy your curiosity or offer sound financial advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for broke. You can achieve your ambitions in the week ahead because you show good judgment.

Anything you begin will be a success if you have a passion for the subject and stick to it like glue until it is accomplished.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep hot pads on hand to handle heated subjects. You know the saying, “if you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen.” Walk away from verbal confrontations or financial controversies that occur early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are looking for a show horse you may be looking in the wrong stable. In the week ahead your calls for sympathy or understanding could fall on deaf ears.

Rather than offering excuses just get on with the work.

S U M M E R F U N

The Regional News • The Reporter Section 2, Page 8 Thursday, June 9, 2016

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