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School funding needs lead to stopgap budget

By Joe Boyle The Illinois legislature finally has a budget after a year. But since the agreement is only for six months, no celebrations were forthcoming.

Local legislators were relieved that a budget was approved at the last hour. They were in agreement that funding for the state education was the key. The budget was approved on June 30 after two days of marathon sessions between Democratic and Republican leaders.

“Illinois has very big problems,

and we need bipartisan solutions.

I am glad that we were able to come together and agree that investing in primary, secondary and higher education needs to be a top priority,” said state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th). “This is a start to ensuring that we can get Illinois back on the correct fiscal path.”

Cunningham joined a bipartisan group of senators that were able to pass legislation that would raise the investment the state makes in elementary and secondary education by more than $6 million for the southwest suburbs school districts he represents. It would

also send stopgap funding to institutions of higher education and human service providers throughout his district, which includes Worth Township.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, who is also the president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, felt that something was going to occur due to the unrelenting pressure on both parties to avoid another budget deadlock “I think everybody agreed that a budget had to be reached,” said Bennett. “So, as far as funding for education, that was sort of a surprise. It was not only Chicago Public Schools that were in danger

of not opening in the fall, it was schools downstate and everywhere else.”

The stopgap budget bill includes $720 million for state operational expenses and will go toward paying off bills at state facilities and agencies. The funding includes $1 billion for universities, community colleges and MAP grants. Nearly $655 million will go to nine universities including Chicago State, Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois. Chicago Public Schools will receive $100 million.

Rauner had set aside his “Turnaround Agenda,” which calls for measures to reduce collective bar-

gaining and lessen the power of unions. The governor is hoping that more Republican victories in November will allow for some of his agenda items to become a reality in the future.

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th), whose district includes portions of Oak Lawn, was grateful that at least the compromise budget fully funds kindergarten through 12th grade education for the 2016-17 school year and restores state resources for afterschool and employment programs for at-risk youth: “With bipartisan support, the General Assembly and the gover-

nor have finally reached a compromise that will allow our schools to open in the fall and will route desperately needed state funds to services for society’s most vulnerable — including afterschool and employment programs for youth at risk of falling victim to the cycle of violence in our inner cities,” said Collins.

Both Democrats and Republicans were feeling the heat as yet another budget deadline was about to occur. The agreement was reached on June 30 as Rauner signed budget deals to get state See STATE BUDGET, Page 2

BRIDGEVIEW

Explosion during setup cancels fireworks display From staff reports

Southwest Regional Publishing A pyro-technician was injured with burns to his arms and hand when fireworks being placed for a Fourth of July celebration hosted by the Village of Bridgeview and the Bridgeview Park District exploded about 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Investigators said an initial investigation suggested that the individual, a professionally trained firework installer, was inserting a baseball sized firework into a tube Photo by Jack Martin when friction caused a spark that ignited the firework. The explosion injured the individual with severe First marchers lead the Palos Heights Independence Day parade in front of the siren-wailing fire trucks and ambulances. By tradition, the parade is burns to his arms and hand and he was taken to a local hospital always held on the Fourth of July, the day after Palos Heights’ Independence celebration at Community Park and fireworks display.

For more, see Pages 2 and 3. for treatment.

A fitting salute leads Fourth of July parade

The explosion also caused most of the remaining fireworks to ignite in a rapid succession prompting officials to cancel the fireworks show that was scheduled for later that night.

Bridgeview officials said the amount of fireworks involved included a typical fireworks show, about $12,000 of fireworks for a show that was expected to have lasted between 20 and 25 minutes.

“Village officials are wishing the pyro-technician the best in recovering but it is a tragic reminder of how dangerous fireworks can be,” said Ray Hanania a media consultant for the Village of Bridgeview and the Bridgeview Park District.

See BURN INJURY, Page 2

New signs in Orland part of village’s branding plan

By Dermot Connolly

The signs, they are a-changing in Orland Park.

The Village Board’s adoption of a wayfaring and branding plan for the village, which was two years in the making, will update the look of signs pointing the way to village amenities and attractions.

Assistant Village Manager Joe La Margo said residents “can expect to see the new signs going up later this year.”

The board’s vote last month to approve the new signage plan was the culmination of a two-year project that began August 2014, when the Village Board gave Teska As-

sociates the go-ahead to prepare a wayfinding and branding plan for Orland Park.

Teska representative Jodi Mariano gave a presentation on the project at the June 20 meeting Village Board meeting to bring officials and residents up to speed on the project before the vote was taken. She noted that as the project was just getting off the ground, focus groups had been assembled and public meetings held to give residents a chance to voice their opinions on new designs. Of the 433 total responses received when a survey was done, Mariano said 82 percent came from people who had lived in Orland for more than

10 years.

She explained that the new Orland Park symbol that will be incorporated into all the new signs is shaped like an eight-sided green gemstone, divided into four quadrants with an “O” in the middle.

Mariano explained that the gemstone design symbolizes the village as the Chicago area’s “crown jewel” and the “jewel of the prairie,” two descriptions offered by residents when surveys were done during the planning the process.

She said the two lines dividing the symbol into four quadrants represents the village’s major

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Breadsmith rises to occasion two decades

By Dermot Connolly

Marvin Wojciechowski and his family are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their Breadsmith franchise in Palos Heights this month.

“I had been working in management for JC Penney for 26 years, and I just felt I wanted to do something different,” said the Homer Glen resident, explaining why he decided to literally “make dough” by going into the bread-making business.

“I’ve loved every minute since we opened here,” he said of the business at 7152 W. 127th St. “This is a great location, and Palos Heights is a great community with nice people. We have a lot of dedicated customers that have been coming here for generations now,” he said.

He said he and his wife, Carol, a nurse at Palos Community Hospital, considered various franchise opportunities but liked the fact that Breadsmith is a bit unique. Since the couple opened the business, more family members have been added.

“Breadsmith is unusual, not like having an ordinary restaurant franchise,” he said. Wojciechowski explained that the company based in Whitefish Bay, Wis., specializes in handcrafted, European-style artisan breads in the tradition of Old World master bakers. “We make them all from scratch, without any additives or preservatives,” he said.

“We had to learn how to mix and bake to their standards. It is pretty specific,” he said, noting that he has passed on the baking

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Chris Baczynski and Marvin Wojciechowski display some of the fresh-baked goods available at his family-owned Breadsmith store, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary at 7152 W. 127th St., Palos Heights

duties to other similarly trained bakers in recent years.

“The bakers start at 1 a.m.,” he pointed out.

He said that he remains involved as manager, and his son, Jason, has taken over as owner of

the family business. Jason’s wife, Nicole, also helps out.

Carol’s cousin, Chris Baczynski, who started a month after the business opened, works the counter.

Jason and Nicole also have a

daughter, Jaylin, so she might be taking over eventually.

“She’s only 5, so we have some time yet,” he said with a laugh.

As well as white and brown sandwich breads, and cinnamon, the bakers also make orange-cran-

Heights celebrates Independence in the good old summertime fashion

berry and other, sweeter “dessert” varieties.

“Honey white is our best-seller.

We have honey oat too,” he said.

“Everything is made from unbleached and unbromated wheat flour. It is basically less refined

State budget Continued from Page 1

funding operations to move forward. This came after two days of marathon sessions between Democratic and Republican party leaders.

The Rauner administration had been under pressure to get something done before the end of June.

They were blaming Democrats for sitting on their hands and not voting for an education funding bill.

But party leaders were relieved when the agreement was reached.

Rauner applauded the efforts of Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for assisting in getting a budget deal. He thanked them for their “flexibility” and “creativity”

Burn injury

Continued from Page 1 “This accident involved someone who is professionally trained to handle fireworks and to anticipate these kinds of accidents.

Imagine what can happen to members of the public who think fireworks are safe. Things can easily go wrong and fireworks are very dangerous and should not be taken lightly," he said.

The accident occurred in a

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Grace Glynn, 7, of Palos Heights, reaches in to pet a llama in the petting zoo, one of the many attractions that drew large crowds to the Palos Heights Independence Day celebration on Sunday in Memorial Park.

Samantha Buschman, 9, a student at St. Alexander School, gets her face painted by a member of the Narome Clown Troupe.

George Rock (left) and Bob Starzyk man the split-the-pot table to raise money for the upcoming Classic Car Show that the Palos Heights Beautification Committee is hosting on July 14 on Harlem Avenue.

Orland

Continued from Page 1 thoroughfares, of 159th Street and LaGrange Road.

In addition to representing Orland Park itself, the “O” typograph in the middle of the design also signifies “the heart of Orland,” the downtown area currently being redeveloped.

Mariano also explained that the quadrants represent the village’s neighborhoods, parks and green spaces, while the four horizontal and vertical terminal points represent the village’s gateways, and the easy access Orland Park has to regional highways.

“Implementing the new signage is the next phase,” said director of development services director Karie Friling on June 20. She said $150,000 has been budgeted to begin implementation. Staff will initiate the “request for quotation” process to select a sign manufacturer and begin implementing the wayfinding program based on the recommendations in the plan.

and healthier,” he explained. “We go through 2,500 pounds of flour a week.”

On Wednesdays, gluten-free bread is baked, using a mixture of rice and potato flour.

“It’s available by special order. We have a steady base of customers,” he said. “We always make a few extra loaves available for people who want to try it or forgot to order.”

In addition to freshly baked breads, coffee cakes, muffins and cookies, Breadsmith also offers a wide variety of jams, oils and dips.

“I figure we have sold 2 million loaves of bread since we opened, and 25,000 jars of jam,” he said.

In celebration of the anniversary, next week there deals such as 20 percent off jams, oils and dips on Sunday, July 10; double punches on club cards on Tuesday; and 20 percent off entire bread orders on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Customers are invited to stop in for free samples any day.

It is closed on Mondays.

“I’m a frequent customer. I just love their bread,” said Cathy Fritz of Palos Park, who stopped in to pick up a few loaves recently.

“My grandfather was a baker, so I didn’t grow up eating the usual bread you find in grocery stores. I always ate homemade bread like this, and there are not too many places you can find it.”

The store is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. It is closed on Mondays.

Special orders may be placed by by calling the store at 923-0755.

through the long negotiations. But one notable name was left out for praise by Rauner, and that was Madigan.

The House Speaker had some stinging comments for the governor after the bills were signed.

“We have seen with previous successful budget efforts that we can come together, achieve compromise and pass a budget when the governor’s demands relative to his personal agenda that hurts families are dropped,” responded Madigan.

Ultimately, it was funding for education that made both parties compromise and reach an agreement, according to Bennett.

“I guess they were pushed to the edge of the cliff and didn’t go over,” added Bennett. “fireworks safe zone” created for the fireworks installation in the Bridgeview park at 8110 S. Ferdinand. The Safe Zones are cordoned off from the public for safety reasons.

"We're sad it was canceled," Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek said of Sunday's display, "but it shows the importance of having professionals handle fireworks."

The village and park district are talking about possibly rescheduling the fireworks display, Landek said Tuesday.

Assistant Village Manager Joe La Margo said afterward that, “You will see them being put up later this year.” The process of installing new signs throughout the 22-square mile village will be done in phases, according to officials.

The first to go up with be gateway monument signs at the entrances to the village — 143rd Street and Will Cook Road, 159th Street and Will Cook Road, Southwest Highway near Will Cook Road, Harlem Avenue and 159th Street and Harlem Avenue, and 143rd Street and LaGrange Road.

The new village logo will eventually be incorporated into signs outside the village hall, Sportsplex and all other village properties. In addition to signage, it will also have to be added to the village stationery letterhead, and everything from uniforms to garbage cans.

“It is great to see Orland retaking the ‘O’ as its symbol. That is tough when you have Oprah out there,” joked Mayor Daniel McLaughlin.

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Palos Park police now carry heroin overdose antidote

ments are taking a hard look at equipping their police officers and other first responders with Heroin overdoses are tragical- naloxone instead of waiting for ly common across this country. paramedics to arrive.

Police are often the first to arrive Over the past several weeks Palos Park officers have been undergo- at the scene, and experts say those ing training and are now carrying early minutes can be the key to naloxone, a heroin overdose anti- saving a life.

Chief Joe Miller said, “It’s a dote that experts say could save many more lives if made more great tool to add to our arsenal and the bottom line we are there widely available.

When a Palos Park officer en- to protect and serve the public, to counters someone suffering from preserve life and property.”

Cook County Commissioner an opioid overdose, he or she can administer naloxone and stay with Sean M. Morrison (R-17th District) was the catalyst behind this the person until medics arrive.

“This is a momentous develop- program and grant funding. We ment in the battle against heroin thank Commissioner Sean M. addiction and will definitely help Morrison and his staff for their save lives,” said Police Commis- hard work on seeing this program through to implementation. A sioner Dan Polk.

As opiate overdoses have soared special thanks to staff member nationwide, more police depart- Brent Woods.

From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller

Independence Junior High School Band performed during the parade.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

They don’t let the parade pass by without seeing it march on Harlem

Orland Chamber prepares annual Fine Art Fair

Art enthusiasts of all ages should mark their calendars for July 16-17 as the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce prepares to hold its fifth annual Fine Art Photo by Jack Martin Megan and Michael Annan, of Palos Park, enjoy the Fair. This event is a partnership A family waves and wears the red, white and blue as they watched the Palos Heights Indepen- parade, celebrating the 240th year of American inde- between the chamber, the village of Orland Park and Orland Park dence Day Parade from the corner of 123rd and Harlem Avenue on the Fourth of July. pendence.

Crossing.

This year’s fair will feature nearly 40 artists from across the Midwest as well as the local area. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 16 and 17 at Orland Park Crossing in the parking lot near Charming Charlie’s. Orland Park Crossing is located at 142nd Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

There is no charge for admission to this event.

“The Fine Art Fair Committee has organized several fun family art projects to compliment the event,” said Keloryn Putnam, Executive Director of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We want everyone to have the opportunity to express themselves artistically. These are not age-exclusive projects and there is no Members of Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604 pause for a rifle salute during the parade down Harlem Avenue. charge to participate.”

Children will have an opportunity to paint their own piggy banks, courtesy of Marquette Bank. All ages are also invited to paint water barrels designed by Kathy Almeda and her staff at Art a la Carte.

The event will also feature performances from the following: Saturday, July 16 • 11 a.m. – DJ/House of Music students • 1 p.m. – Coalesce, a classical strings group • 4 p.m. – The Real Dirt Band, rock band Sunday, July 17 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – DJ/House of Music students Food and beverages will also be available for purchase from local restaurants The Brass Tap, Granite City Restaurant & Brewery, Papa Joe’s, Nothing Bundt Bakes, P.F. Chang’s and Cafe Gaston.

This is event is sponsored by Jondec Painting, Bettenhausen Automotive, Art a la Carte, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Chiro One- Medulla LLC, Mary Kay Cosmetics and the Orland Park Rotary Club.

High school students in need of service hours are needed as volunteers at the event. To sign up as a volunteer, email h.warthen@22ndcenturymedia.com.

For more information on this event please visit the Chamber’s website at www.orlandparkchamber.org, the village of Orland Park website at www.orland-park.il.us or call the Chamber office at (708) 349-2972.

— Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce

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Spectrum retirement community fits Heights We were happy to see the plans to build a retirement community at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue easily win unanimous preliminary approval by Palos Heights’ seven-member Planning and Zoning Commission after a hearing on June 27.

It was the third time we heard Spectrum Retirement Communities’ officials describe and then refine plans for a 180unit, two- and four-story building of 96 independent-living and 84 assisted-living and memory-care units.

They impressed us more each time and even impressed Planning and Zoning Commissioner Michael Lombard enough for him to compliment the June 27 presentation. He said Spectrum representatives gave the “most organized, professional presentation” that he ever heard in his many years serving on the panel and its forerunner.

We have seen some promising development possibilities for that narrow triangle where Crown Buick’s iconic rotunda showroom once stood go the way of the Edsel over the years. We hope that these latest plans come back to stay.

First they must get all the necessary state and county approvals to become reality.

The senior living building envisioned for the site would be a very good fit for the city of Palos Heights, a development that truly complements the area, considering the demographic trends facing this city. Those project an aging and slightly shrinking, but relatively well-to-do, population.

If all goes well, Spectrum could break ground on the new residential building in spring 2017 and it could open by late 2018. One approval that may be needed is that of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD). The Illinois Department of Transportation must also approve plans for ingress and egress for the retirement community.

We recently in this space looked at the demographic projections facing this city and argued that they demand realism on the part of our city officials as well as residents about what is possible to attract and develop within its boundaries.

A strategic plan for the parks department released early this year contained a demographic study that forecasts a slow decline in Palos Heights’ population for years into the future.

The population has already slightly decreased from 12,515 in 2010 to 12,415 in 2015. The slow decline is projected to continue, dropping to 12,408 residents in 2020 and 12,286 by 2030. Proposals for new senior-living buildings such as Spectrum’s would halt that trend in one fell swoop by the addition of hundreds of new residents.

Palos Heights’ median household income of $83,320 and per capita income ($45,668), both well above the state and national averages, make the city an attractive place to develop late-in-life senior housing facilities.

Palos Heights is also aging. Based on the 2010 Census, the median age of the city’s population is 51.4 years, much higher than that of the U.S. at 37.2 years. Projections show that by 2030 the trend will increase the 55-plus age group to more than 50 percent of the total population.

Senior living facilities would allow aging Palos Heights homeowners to stay in the city after selling the family home, Mayor Bob Straz has noted. Against the pie-in-the sky wishes for a retail renaissance the nostalgically inclined among us fantasize for Harlem Avenue, the good mayor has been nothing if not realistic about what the market will bear: what’s achievable, doable in the real world for the city’s commercial prospects.

We think anyone can extrapolate from the demographic data and the sporadic retail growth we have seen so far since the end of the Great Recession (which really began a few years earlier on Harlem than 2007-08) that the Spectrum senior living plan is more than just the right sort of fit for the city. It is not only practical and achievable, but a very desirable development we can count ourselves lucky to be able to attract.

It would be folly to thumb our noses at Spectrum for some retail, hotel or entertainment complex fantasy. You won’t see a Dave and Busters/Old Chicago style entertainment complex looking to build on the vacant northern gateway site any time soon, if ever. So why hold out for anything better than the nearly perfect fit Spectrum proposes?

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A special thank you to the nia’s has his. Now he wants Homeowners for opening up to ban all guns (with only a their gardens to our guests, to few exceptions) and adjust the the Garden Walk Guides, ComConstitution. When you take away guns from the honest law munity Service Volunteers and to all the members and friends abiding citizens then only the of the Palos Heights Woman’s terrorists and criminals will Club who contributed to the have the guns. event by either assisting in Now, after this last article some capacity or by attending. he REALLY should go back The weather was fantastic to being a Chicago City Hall and a great time was had by reporter.

— Ralph Jones, Palos Park all! The proceeds from this event will be used exclusively toward funding our current Many thanks to give for project, the lighted outdoor Garden Walk’s success sign at the Palos Heights Recreation Center. Thank you for Dear Editor: making our Garden Walk a fun On behalf of the Palos and successful event!

Heights Woman’s Club I wish Rose Zubik, to express our thankfulness to Garden Walk Chair all who assisted or participated Sherry TerMaat, in connection with our recent Project Chair “Day In The Garden” Garden Nancy Mitchell, President Walk.

Specifically, we are grateful to First Merchant’s Bank Murderer is no ‘martyr’ for their monetary contribuDear Editor, tion, raffle basket and special Hallel Yaffa Ariel was a handout for all our guests; young Jewish girl, an American Royalberry Waffle House & citizen, living with her family Restaurant for providing the in Israel. She loved life and delicious hot breakfast with all was living it to the fullest. the extras, providing gift cerOne day last week the tificates and for selling tickets; Mona Lisa Boutique for selling 13-year-old performed in a dance recital in Jerusalem. tickets; The City of Palos

A right to our opinions

Dancing was her passion and she excelled at it. She was not a terrorist and was not out recruiting others to a cause.

She was just a beautiful young girl, beloved by her family and friends. That same night an Arab radical Islamist, a member of Hamas, sneaked through a window into her room, locked the door and repeatedly stabbed her in the upper body, leaving blood heavily splattered all over the room. Her assailant then fled and also stabbed a security guard as he arrived on the scene. He was then shot and killed by Israeli officers and identified as 17-year-old Muhummad Tarayrah. Hallel was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to her fatal wounds. The mother of the Arab man praised her son and called him a martyr. Yes, this is the political system and ideology that believes you are a honorable hero for butchering defenseless children. And according to Palestinian Authority law, the family of the murderer will immediately start receiving a monthly PA stipend that the PA pays to the families of all the “martyrs.”

Here is what the US president said about the heinous murder of an American citizen by an Islamic terrorist: “....”

Cue the crickets. He could barely bring himself to muster a statement after the recent terror attack in Istanbul. But this is nothing new for the president who routinely goes silent when American Jews are murdered in Israel, even in such instances in which the crime is so horrific. By so doing he offers the Palestinian

Islamic radicals tacit approval of their actions. Any truly moral person would easily discern the difference between one side of the political conflict that teaches its children to demonize their enemies ( you can see this for yourself if you go to Youtube and watch videos of poor brainwashed children of radical Islamists stating emphatically that they want to stab Jews) as well as proclaiming that “every place you find an Israeli, slit his throat,” and the other side which actually extends compassion to its enemies by providing state of the art medical attention and care for the wounded and needy.

Where is the outrage here?

Definitely not in the Oval Office. Hallel was an American citizen. You would think that the president, a father himself with two daughters, would feel some twinge of sympathy, even empathy for this sad and grieving family. But I guess because she was butchered with a knife and not shot with a gun she did not warrant his attention. It did not fit his radical agenda of speaking out against firearms with the ultimate goal of disarming American citizens and depriving them of their Constitutional rights. Too bad Hallel did not live in a knife -free zone. But then again, radical Islamists would have ignored that anyway as they only play by their own rules. To them anyone not complying with their ideology is an enemy and fair game, even an innocent girl asleep in her own bed in her own home with her teddy Continued on Page 5

Being mayor is no easy job I covered seven Chicago mayors, starting with Richard J. Daley and going full steam with his successor Michael A. Bilandic.

The job really didn’t get interesting until Jane Byrne. She didn’t defeat the Chicago Machine. She conquered it.

Harold Washington wasn’t here long enough. Some African-Americans believe he was poisoned.

Eugene Sawyer was a gentle CEO who never got a chance to really rule. David Orr was just acting, for one week.

Then there was the Daley dynasty. I met Richard J. Daley before he died and covered his son. Rich, who was elected to, ironically, represent stability and racial calm in the wake of the anti-Washington bullying. Turns out Daley was all about clout.

I interviewed all of them, and have been called a lot of names by them during my 17 years at City Hall.

Yet, it wasn’t until recently that I finally got a chance to meet Rahm Emanuel.

He was the one I thought hated me the most.

I wasn’t at the Hall when Emanuel was first elected. His office denied my requests to interview him. Maybe it was because I am Palestinian Arab American. Mayor Emanuel is Jewish. In case you don’t have Internet, Arabs and Jews are killing each other in the Middle East and they don’t get along any better in the Chicago area.

It’s not Emanuel’s fault. The post 9/11 hysteria against Muslims and the utter lack of education by Americans of who Muslims and Arabs really are should explain

RAY HANANIA a lot.

So I got perturbed when Emanuel reorganized the city’s Human Relations Commission eliminating the Advisory Commission on Arab Affairs, which was created by Washington and strengthened

by Daley. Even though the group was a useless, do-nothing collection of dysfunction, it was important because anti-Arab groups close to Emanuel had been trying to do just that for years.

Suddenly American Arabs who toiled and loved Chicago, paid their taxes, had kids in the city schools, served in the military, were pushed out.

But there is an underlying issue. Arabs are a minority in the “Muslim” world and are often pushed out. Arabs are considered “Muslims” when things go bad, but are ignored when things go good.

Christian Arabs like myself suffer the most. We’re excluded when people come together to sing Kumbaya. And that’s what it seemed like when Emanuel reached out to “Muslims” but closed his door to Arabs.

I can’t blame Emanuel for all the problems. He has enough on his hands trudging through decades of city debt that has dragged down the Chicago Public schools, dragged transportation, hobbled the city’s economy, and fueled rising crime. The

pressures on the Chicago Police are enormous.

Yet, I always felt that being Jewish, Emanuel might understand the special problems facing American Arabs who have been historically excluded from government services and programs. It’s gotten worse under him.

I know mayors hate to be criticized.

Bilandic ignored people like me, which is why he really lost. Byrne called me “scum,” after accusing me of being Daley’s lackey. Washington said I was “too white” when I questioned his policies.

Sawyer was dazed and confused. And Daley, the son, expected fealty, which I wouldn’t give.

Emanuel wanted to be mayor of Chicago. And I expected more. Not really knowing him, it was easy for me to criticize, though I supported both his elections in 2011 and in 2015.

We finally got a chance to kibitz a little last week when Emanuel hosted an Iftar, breaking of the fast during Ramadan, for Chicago’s Muslims.

I found I actually like him. He said strong words against racism and hate, and vowed to make Chicago inclusive, his words.

Emanuel needs to overcome the past discrimination against Arabs to make Chicago truly inclusive, and understand we’re no different than anyone else.

Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Frankfort woman charged with DUI Orland Park police charged Meghan E. Barry, 21, of Frankfort, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and possession of drug paraphernalia after police found her SUV stopped in the 9400 block of West 143rd Street at 2:02 a.m. June 18. Police said the vehicle had a flat tire and appeared to have knocked down a light pole near 143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive. A search of the vehicle and Barry’s purse yielded a grinder and two smoking pipes, according to the police report. The SUV was towed and impounded, and Barry is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 27.

Homer Glen man drove drunk: police Jonathan J. Pavesic, 34, of Homer Glen, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage after police curbed his car near 143rd Street and West Avenue at 1:18 a.m. June 17. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Pavesic was due in court in Bridgeview yesterday.

Charged with DUI after White Mountain incident Police charged Justin A. Reif, 19, of New Lenox, with DUI/drugs after his pickup truck allegedly struck another vehicle in the parking lot of White Mountain Golf Park, 9901 W. 179th St., at 7:29 p.m. June 15 and then drove away.

Using information provided by witnesses, police contacted Reif and asked him to return to the parking lot, which he did. He claimed he was unaware that his truck had struck another vehicle, police said. Reif admitted that he had taken benzodiazepines (medications designed to treat anxiety disorders, but which also are used illegally for recreational purposes) and Natrexone (a drug used to wean people off alcohol and heroin dependence) earlier in the

day, police said. The truck was towed and impounded, and Reif is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Orland Hills man stole from cars at mall, police say Quayshawn L. Starks, 23, of Orland Hills, was charged with one felony count of burglary after he allegedly stole a woman’s wallet from an unlocked car parked at Orland Square Mall just before 3 p.m.

June 19.

Police responding to a “suspicious Starks person” call said they found Starks sitting in the passenger seat of a car. He initially claimed that the wallet belonged to his girlfriend, but was unable to provide the name of the wallet’s owner, according to the police report. Police added three misdemeanor charges of theft after they searched Starks and found a wallet, driver’s licenses and other items belonging to three other people, according to the police report. All three people said the items were missing from their vehicles, which were unlocked and parked at the mall. Bond was set at $75,000, and Starks was due in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Purse snatched from shopping cart A 47-year-old Tinley Park woman reported that someone stole her purse at Orland Square Mall at about 2:40 p.m. June 15. The victim told police that her white Coach purse with a tan handle was in a shopping cart next to her mother, who was sitting in the mall near the escalators outside the Pottery Barn store. About 10 minutes after the victim’s mother sat down, she noticed the purse missing from the cart. The purse contained a cell phone, wallet,

credit cards, a driver’s license, about $40 cash and other items, the victim reported.

SUV vandalized A 25-year-old Orland Park woman reported that someone vandalized her SUV while it was parked in front of her home in the 13500 block of South Lincolnshire Drive. She told police she parked the vehicle there when she came home at 7:30 p.m. June 8, after having dinner with her mother.

She discovered the crime at 8:15 a.m. the following day. The driver’s side mirror was smashed, and a milky white liquid had been poured along the driver’s side of the SUV.

Oak Lawn woman charged with retail theft Oak Lawn resident Tuyet Thi Phan, 35, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole a purse and two items of men’s clothing—with a total value of $229--from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 6:49 p.m.

June 19. She is expected to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Tuesday.

Dispute over dog leads to assault charge: police Police charged a 63-year-old Orland Park man with misdemeanor assault after he allegedly threatened to shoot his neighbor, a 48-year-old woman, during an argument that occurred outdoors in the 9200 block of West Whitehall Lane at 8:49 p.m. June 19.

The neighbor told police that the man also threatened to shoot off her dog’s genitals while placing his hand on his hip, as if he was carrying a firearm, according to the police report. When questioned by police, the man denied making any threat and said he merely told his neighbor that she has to keep the dog on a leash. He was set to appear in court in Bridgeview yesterday.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Truck hits low bridge

Outstanding warrants

Juan F. Garibay, 39, of Chicago, was cited for disobeying a traffic control device after he drove a semi-trailer truck under the Metra bridge in the 12000 block of South 80th Avenue, causing major damage to his vehicle, at 11:27 a.m. June 27.

Police said the entire roof was torn off the 13.5 ft-high trailer.

He was cited for disregarding warning signs saying that the maximum height allowable under the bridge is 12 feet. Police said Metra engineers noticed damage to two braces under the bridge but it was determined to be safe to drive under.

Patrick Morley, 53, of Lemont, was found to have several outstanding warrants following a traffic stop at 4:03 p.m. June 21, in the 12300 block of Bell Road.

Police said Morley was on a motorcycle when he was stopped for disobeyed a red light. He was then turned over to police in Lemont, where he had outstanding Illinois warrants for driving under the influence of alcohol and driving on a suspended license. He was also wanted on an Indiana warrant for expired registration.

Flowerpots stolen Two flowerpots were reported stolen from outside a business in the 8100 block of West 123rd Street between 5 p.m. June 24 and 7:34 a.m. June 27 when the theft was discovered. An employee said flowers were also taken from an urn.

Auto vandalized An 80-year-old Palos Park woman reported that someone made large horizontal scratches on the driver side of her 2007 silver Toyota Solara while the car was in the Palos Park Recreational Center lot between 4 and 8:30 p.m. June 16.

The victim told police that she was attending a concert in the park when the damage was done.

READERS WRITE Continued from Page 4 bear by her side.

Another horrendous, mind boggling fact and aspect of this situation is that Islamic terrorism in Israel is funded

by United States taxpayers.

Yes, the Palestinian Authority has no shortage of money to pay Muslim terrorists to kill Americans and Israelis because the terrorist organization, which claims to be a state, is subsidized by the United States with millions of OUR tax dollars.

The PA’s 2014 terror budget benefited from our president boosting foreign aid to them up to $440 million! For “peace.”

This funding makes us complicit in this form of radical Islamic terrorism, the same terrorism killing Americans. The president once told us that he would side with Islam and that he has done. It is past time to stop the flow of our tax dollars to terrorist organizations.

Though the president did not have anything to say, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had much to offer.

He went to Hallel’s family and brought empathy, compassion and the strong assurance that their government would do all they could in regards to the

barbaric, cold-blooded, premeditated murder of their daughter.

He wholeheartedly condemned the attack on an innocent girl and issued a heartbreakingly poignant and eloquent statement in response to this brutal attack. He also said, in part, “You do not murder a sleeping child for peace.You don’t slit a little girl’s throat to protest a policy you don’t like. You do this because you have been brainwashed by a warped ideology that teaches you that this child is not human. We will not let barbarism defeat humanity.There is no middle ground between beautiful Hallel and her unspeakably evil murderer. Today, each of us is going to fight back. We will fight the terrorists, their backers, and those who incite for such murder, whether in Hebron or Orlando or Berlin or Ankara or Belgium... anywhere! We fight back by making sure that our collective moral compass doesn’t waver even a millimeter. And we will never let fear, evil and terrorism triumph. We will work to defeat the scourge of radical Islamic terrorism.” He called on the PA to denounce the attack and to take immediate steps to stop the incitement. He

Charged with driving while license suspended Michael J. Panek, 33, of Palos Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8 p.m. June 17, on North Old Creek Road. Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding, driving without insurance, and no rear license plate.

He is due in court on Aug. 8.

Eugene M. Johnson, 24, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:53 p.m. June 16, in the 11600 block of South Alpine Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Aug. 4.

Mahmut Hozo, 19, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. June 22, at Southwest Highway and CalSag Road. He is due in court on Aug. 4.

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Orland Park: Safe, clean water supply is a top village priority Media reports of lead in drinking water in Flint, Mich., have prompted the village of Orland Park Public Works Department to assure its water customers that maintaining a safe and clean water supply is one of the department’s highest priorities.

“We want people to know that Orland Park’s water is safe. The village’s Public Works Department follows all of the state guidelines for testing and treating water,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Lead service pipes were replaced in Orland Park years ago.”

Orland Park’s Public Works Department reports that the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974 was established to protect the quality of drinking water in the United States. The act authorized the Environmental Protection Agency to establish minimum standards for many contaminants including lead and copper. These standards must be applied to every public water supply in the United States.

The village has proactively replaced a majority of its oldest water main. During this process, water services were also replaced up to homes’ buffalo boxes. Any lead services found were replaced with copper with none extending beyond the b-box.

“Lead does not naturally occur in water, specifically the water the village pumps to homes and businesses,” said Orland Park Director of Public Works John Ingram.

“Any lead present would be the result of the fixtures and plumbing in the home or business. The village’s annual Consumer Confidence Report details the village’s testing of its water and includes results from our parent supply, the City of Chicago.” Orland Park’s Consumer Confidence Report can be found on the village’s website at www.orlandpark.org.

The village of Orland Park was served by well water until 1985 when it began receiving Lake Michigan Water via the Village of Oak Lawn.

“The Utilities Division of the village’s Public Works Department regularly collects samples and does a number of tests to ensure safe water in Orland Park,” said Trustee Michael Carroll, chair of the village’s Public Works Committee.

“They not only test EPA sanctioned

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The Orland Park Public Works Department regularly collects samples and conducts a number of tests to ensure safe water in Orland Park, including testing the water at the main pump station where Orland Park receives Lake Michigan water from the village of Oak Lawn.

homes, they also test at the main pump station where the Chicago water comes into Orland Park from Oak Lawn.”

It is important to remember that lead services are not the only source of lead. Brass fixtures and appurtenances also contained a small percentage of lead until just a few years ago. Lead solder was also prevalent for connecting copper pipes until 1986.

The village’s Public Works Department offers good practices for all water customers. Flushing the tap is particularly important when the faucet has gone unused for more than a few hours. Flushing clears standing water from the plumbing and home service line to ensure that drinking water is coming from the main. Let the water run from the tap until it is noticeably colder, up to two minutes or more, before using it for cooking or drinking. Use only cold water for cooking or drinking.

Make sure lead-free materials are used when building a new home. After moving into a new home, remove the faucet strainers and rinse them to remove any debris. This can be done periodically to remove accumulated debris as well.

Orland Park is required to collect water samples testing for lead and copper every three years from its distribution system. In 2004, residential addresses where samples were collected were drawn from an IEPA approved master list of sites with a total of 120 tested. The lab results of the most recent samples taken in 2014 continue to show the village was well below the action

levels on both contaminants. This is why the village has remained on the same sampling frequency for every three years.

Orland Park water customers who want to test their water are encouraged to consult an accredited lab. Suburban Laboratories in Geneva, Illinois has worked with the village and is accredited by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Department of Public Health and others. Test kits can be ordered online for $45 and include a pre-cleaned sample bottle, instructions and a professional report. Residents can call 1-800-783-5227 or order a test kit online at www.drinkingwaterlabs. com.

Chicago area municipalities have received reports of contractors trying to capitalize on recent water issues.

Village residents are warned to be cautious if approached by non-licensed contractors wanting to work on residents’ plumbing.

Village code requires that all contractors working in Orland Park be licensed and bonded with the village. Call the Development Services Department at 708/4035300 to learn if a contractor holds a current village license. The list of contractors licensed to work in the village can be found on the village website. Those who hire non-licensed contractors have no recourse through the village.

Questions about water service in the Village of Orland Park may be directed to the Public Works Department at 708/403-6350 or via email at publicworks@orlandpark.org.

Outdoor water use in Orland Park: Know the rules based on address

The village of Orland Park’s Water Conservation Program is in effect year-round. From May 15 through Sept. 15, outdoor water may be used from 7 to 11, both a.m. and p.m., according to the odd/even address system.

All outdoor water usage-lawn sprinkling, washing cars, watering flowers, etc.-is limited according to the address of the building, both business and residential.

“The village’s water conservation program is a necessary part of managing the Lake Michigan Water that we receive from the City of Chicago via the Village of Oak Lawn,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin.

Homes and businesses with addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8, also called upon all nations to may sprinkle between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. on condemn the shocking attack even-numbered days only. even as they had previously Homes and businesses with condemned the attacks in Orlando and Brussels. He then addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 may sprinkle between 7 a.m. and announced, per Israeli poli11 a.m. and 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. cy, that the village where the on odd-numbered days only. attacker had lived would be Regulated outdoor water use locked down, his entire famincludes, but is not limited to all ily’s work permits would be lawn and garden sprinkling by revoked and his house demolhose-fed sprinklers or underground ished. irrigation systems for residential Thank God there is a real leader in the world who is not and commercial properties, all afraid to speak the truth and to non-commercial car washing, residential pool maintenance and take serious action to protect the citizens of his country. He other similar uses.

“Following the village’s water is like the men of Issachar that conservation guidelines is not only we read about in the Tanakh good for the environment, it’s a ( Old Testament) who understood the times in which they public safety issue,” said Trustee Mike Carroll, chair of the village’s were living and knew what Public Works Department. “We their country should do. Mr. want to be sure that firefighters Netanyahu understands the have access to plenty of water very real threats we all face should there be a fire on a hot from a very real enemy. And summer day. It’s that important.” he shows the steely resolve According to the University of needed to face that enemy.

Illinois Cooperative Extension SerWould that our own leaders vices, lawns are equipped for hot, would do the same. We are dry conditions. Instead of wilting sorely in need of such brave and dying like many plants, they leaders of courage and faith, simply go dormant if they’ve been devoted and loyal to their established for a year. country and their people. May In general, cool-season grasses God have mercy on us and send us such warrior statesmen. need about one inch of water per — Susan Tesauro, Palos week to maintain green color and Heights, IL 60463 active growth.

Those violating the village’s water usage provisions are subject to fines of $750 for each offense.

Each day of violation and each violating location shall be considered a separate offense.

“Most residents and businesses follow the restrictions,” said Director of Public Works John Ingram.

“Each year, we issue our reminders letting people know that we have specific hours for outdoor water usage.”

The Village of Orland Park provides water to more than 22,000 homes and businesses which use an average of 6.5 million gallons of water every day. Consumption

can reach as high as 17 million gallons during peak days in the summer.

Because of the dramatic rise in consumption during the warm summer months, it is critical that adequate storage be maintained to ensure safe drinking water and emergency capabilities.

Changing weather conditions may require additional conservation measures. Residents will be notified of any adjustments to the conservation hours.

For more information, call the Public Works Department at 4036350.

— Village of Orland Park

CONGRESSMAN DAN LIPINSKI HOSTS TOWN HALL MEETING, SENIOR FAIRS, & VETERANS FAIR TOWN HALL MEETING Tuesday, July 19 7:00 p.m.

Oak Lawn Community High School 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn Congressional staff will be available starting at 6:00 p.m. for assistance with federal agencies.

SENIOR FAIRS Monday, July 18 10:00 a.m. – noon American Legion Post 735 6050 S. Harlem Avenue, Summit Monday, July 25 10:00 a.m. – noon Aviana Banquet Hall 11142 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills VETERANS FAIR Friday, July 22 10:00 a.m. – noon American Legion Coulter Post 1941 900 South La Grange Road, La Grange Rep. Lipinski’s Senior and Veterans Fairs offer assistance with government agencies. Local organizations and businesses that offer services for seniors and veterans will also be available.

For more information, call 773-948-6223

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HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

Digestive enzymes good for bloating, gas and indigestion Q: I’ve been experiencing a lot of gas and bloating after eating lately. I’ve been eating out at work more, which I know doesn’t help, but I just feel like so often when I eat now, the food is just sitting like a rock in my stomach. Is there anything natural you’d suggest that could help? Maybe this is just part of getting older.

A: Absolutely there are things that can help, and the simple thing I’d recommend most would be digestive enzymes. Digestive enzymes work by helping to break down the foods we eat- carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and proteins- into smaller particles that our body can use. Our bodies produce digestive enzymes naturally, though that amount decreases as we age, which is a large part of why as the years pass, many people begin to have digestive issues, when they never did before.

In nature, all animals except for humans and pets, eat their foods raw, whole and organic, foods that contain abundant enzymes, which help the digestive process. When we eat whole, fresh, raw foods, the enzymes the food naturally contains go a long way in helping our bodies to break it down for digestion.

In our modern lifestyle, however, the majority of foods we eat are cooked, stored, and processed, which destroys a large part of those beneficial enzymes.

This puts the pressure on our bodies to make more enzymes and work much harder to completely digest the food we’ve eaten. Our bodies were simply not made to have to do that. They can, but over the years, digestion can become impaired, leading to digestive issues like bloating, stomach pains, and even food sensitivities or intolerances. Our pancreas and salivary glands do make enzymes, but they are meant to top off the enzymes naturally present in foods, not to be adequate on their own.

The solutions are these: number one, eat a raw food diet (something that is tricky to do and difficult to sustain in the long run), or number two, supplement with digestive enzymes.

I love digestive enzymes because they are completely safe. They do not stop your body from making its own enzymes or impair anything that the body does naturally, they only are adding additional enzymes to help the body break down foods easier.

Proper digestion is crucial for overall health, plus, it just makes life better, and enzymes are an easy way to help. Enzymes can be beneficial for everyone, whether you are having digestive issues all the time or only occasionally. For a person with chronic bloating and digestive troubles, I’d recommend an enzyme supplement with each meal. Enzymes need to be taken with your food to be work, so getting in the habit of taking enzymes when you eat can make a big difference.

I have good digestion, thankfully, but even someone without chronic digestive troubles can benefit from an enzyme supplement occasionally.

I always keep a bottle in the house just in case.

They’re fantastic for those times when you may have eaten too much, or when something just doesn’t agree with you.

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HEALTH BEAT

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JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

Dear Rachael, In the wild there is not a puppy food, a mother food and a grandmother food. There is just food.

I agree with your vet.

Overnutrition of large- and giant-breed puppies during their rapid growth phase can result in developmental orthopedic disease (DOD).

The rate of growth, certain nutrients, food consumption, and feeding methods all affect the development of orthopedic disease.

Excess energy intake results in rapid growth and obesity, which are associated with DOD, so it is important to maintain optimal body condition during growth. Excessive intake of calcium (greater than 3% on a dry matter basis) also increases the risk of DOD. Excessive intake can occur when supplemental calcium is given as a lot of breeders were want to do in years past. One of the worst products sold was the product Caldetron, which had vitamin D, added to the calcium supplement so the body sucked in a lot of calcium from the gut.

DOD can manifest as hip dysplasia, osteochondrosis dissecans,

Amy Jane Drenthe-Boberg

away on Friday, July 1. Beloved husband of Barbara, Amy Jane Drenthe-Boberg, nee VanLente, age nee Salamone. Loving father of Rachael and Jessica.

104, of Palos Park, went home to be with her Lord Cherished brother of Marsha Wojewnik and Laurie Jeffery. Dear son of Jack Sr. and Joyce. Visitation and loved ones already Home on June 27.

Amy was preceded in death by her loving husband was held July 6. Interment private. of 61 years, Lambert Drenthe, and by her husband of 7 years, Lawrence Boberg, and by her broth- Carmella Thompson ers Ernest and Maynard and sisters Edna, Esther, Carmella “Millie” Thompson, nee Mustari, age Doris and Beth. Amy is survived by many dearly 87,of Orland Park, passed away peacefully on loved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and June 27. Everlasting soul mate of the late Elmer great-nephews. She is also survived by her beloved Thompson. Beloved mother of Marie Grossman, “second family”: Jay VanDahm, Jr., George and Daniel (Robin), Patricia (Paul) Wozniak, Timothy Mary VanDahm and Joan and Dale Essenburg and (Cheryl), Arthur and Carmella (Robert) Eldridge. their children and grandchildren.

Loving grandmother of 19, great-grandmother of 16 Mrs. Drenthe-Boberg was born in Holland, Mich. and great-great grandmother of one. Dear daughter She was a homemaker and a resident of Peace Village of the late Mary (nee Passaro) Brichta and Arthur PassHealthFoods.com for more than 25 years. Visitation was held June Mustari. Dearest sister of the late Frank Mustari.

29 at Colonial Chapel, Orland Park, with a Funeral Digestive enzymes can also be helpful for people Service immediately following. Interment was July Fond aunt, cousin and friend to many. Preceded in death by her grandson Stephen Reifeiss, Jr. with food sensitivities or food intolerances. Food 1 at Pilgrim Home Cemetery, Holland, Mich.

Family and friends are invited to gather at the sensitivities (which medical professionals are not Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 15050 Central saying is the correct term, rather than a food intolAve., Oak Forest, IL on Sunday, July 10, from 1-4 erance) are different than an allergy. If you have an Jack Foster Jr. Jack Foster Jr, 56 years of Palos Heights passed p.m. to celebrate her life. allergy to a food, or a disease like Celiac, digestive enzymes will not help you, because it’s important to completely avoid those problem foods. In the case of a food sensitivity, however, the trouble is often that the body is unable to produce the enzymes to digest a certain food, whether it’s dairy, wheat, or what have you, which will then cause digestive Palos Hospital nurturing distress when that food is eaten. Improper digestion through nutrition series of specific foods can cause, gas, bloating, constipaPalos Community Hospital will tion, diarrhea, and more. Supplementing with a full host three free workshops, each spectrum enzyme complex can help with digesting those foods, reducing or eliminating the symptoms offering unique ways to get the most benefits from summer and of improper or incomplete digestion.

We have many fantastic enzyme supplements fall produce. available at the store, though the one I’d recomFarmer’s Market 101: Let Us Be mend the most is Solgar’s Comfort Zone Digestive Your Guide takes place on TuesComplex. They’re vegetarian capsules (which I love day, July 19. This class offers tips since I hate swallowing tablets) that combine eleven for successfully navigating local different natural enzymes to which work together markets and features samples of to break down hard to digest foods. In addition original recipes created by a Palos to a full spectrum of enzymes, Solgar’s Comfort dietician and chef designed to inZone enzyme also contains a mixture of herbs like spire healthy summer eating. ginger, fennel, chamomile, and others which help Making the Most of Your Harto calm and soothe the stomach. For chronic diges- vest takes place Tuesday, Sept. tive issues, I’d recommend taking one with each 13. Cook County South Suburban meal, though they can also be taken as needed for Master Gardener Program Coordioccasional indigestion. nator Margaret Burns-Westmeyer Digestive enzymes are something everyone could and registered dietitian Loretta benefit from at one time or another. I’d really rec- Wojten will share tips on preservommend giving them a try if you’re suffering from ing vegetables and herbs, from digestive issues! freezing to drying. Participants Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable will also learn how to prepare associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more garden beds now for planting information or advice. For a complete archive of next spring.

Apples, Apples and More Apour past health articles, see our website at www. ples! takes place Tuesday, Oct. passhealthfoods.com 11.

Attendees will learn about This column makes unique varieties of apples and no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, how to select the best produce or cure diseases with any whether visiting the orchard or advice or products. Any grocery store. Also included: tips Supplied photo health related information in on preparing delicious apple recthis article is for educational purposes only. The ipes throughout the fall.

All of the above classes meet ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Palos Jim and Bernie Bilder of Palos Heights are pleased to announce the engageany therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you Hospital Auditorium. Registration ment of their daughter, Janet, to Robert Korsch, son of Ken and Kathy of Franklin Park. Janet graduated from Midwestern University and is a resident is required; call 226-2300. should consult your health care provider.

For more, visit PalosCommu- physician at Hinsdale Hospital. Robert graduated from Midwestern University and is a resident physician at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. An nityHospital.org.

How much is too much nutrition Dear Dr. Fleming, I have a 9-week-old great Dane and my breeder wants me to give her supplements and a high-energy food. I know that the newer thinking is not to feed foods similar to the old high-energy “Puppy” foods. My vet says to put her on an adult maintenance food or one of the newer commercial foods that are specifically recommended for large-breed dogs. Is there a problem with overnutrition of large breed dogs?

Rachael, Worth

DEATH NOTICES

Free CPR classes at Orland Township Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., offers free CPR classes for both seniors and adults ages 16-54 on the following days: Tuesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. (seniors), and 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.

PlusoptiX screenings at Orland Township Meet George and Beth Eck from Palos Park, with their new yellow Lab puppy, June.

joint laxity, and ligament laxity or hyperextended joints. A common clinical sign of these diseases is often lameness of the affected leg or legs.

A history of high-energy intake and/or calcium supplementation in a large- or giant-breed dog with lameness often allows a suspicion of DOD. Various diagnostic tests are available for the diseases involved in DOD, but X-rays are often recommended.

Treatment of DOD depends on the specific orthopedic problem present. Treatment options may involve medications or surgery.

Physical therapy and changing the dog to an appropriate diet and eliminating unnecessary supplements are also required. You want a food that is lower in calcium, calories and fat when compared to standard “growth” diets but you want the protein to be the same. Although the calcium intake alone is important, the dietary calcium-to-phosphorous ratio is even more important. This ratio should be between 1.1:1.0 and 1.5:1.0. Large- and giant-breed growth diets are usually fed until the dog is 18 to 24 months old.

Allergies; itching Good news for dogs with atopy (environmental allergies – “The Itch, The Misery”). In late 2016 or early 2017 Pfizer Company is releasing for veterinary use a monoclonal antibody injection product that will neutralize IL-31 (Interleukin-31). The only known function of IL-31 in the canine body is to promote itch.

By blocking the function of IL-31 we can turn off the itch cycle. My understanding is that the “itch-cycle” can be turned off by one injection for 8 weeks or more.

This product is currently available only to veterinary dermatologists but general practitioners will have access soon. In the meantime, the pill Apoquel is allowing a lot of our allergy dogs to get a lot of relief. Apoquel is a synthetic Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor, another part of the itch-cycle. This product is given twice daily for 2 weeks then once daily. We tell our clients that when they drop to once daily there will be a little bump up in the itching but this bump up in itching will usually disappear at the recommended Continue on Page 9

Orland Township and the Orland Park Lions Club have partnered together to bring free vision examinations to local children. On Saturday, July 30, from 9 to 1 p.m., at the annual Back-to-School Health Fair, children 6 months to 6 years old can undergo a quick vision screening using the PlusoptiX Mobile Screener. The screening itself is painless, lasts only seconds and requires no preparation on the child or parent’s end. Information on follow-up care will also be provided, if necessary Early detection is important in children because some vision problems can become permanent by age seven. The screenings are preventative in nature and can help with early detection for a variety of vision issues, including myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (out-of-focus vision), strabismus (when both eyes are not directed to an object simultaneously), anisometropia (unequal refractive power) and anisocoria (difference in pupil size, indicating other health issues).

Orland Township thanked the Orland Park Lions Club for this beneficial opportunity and encourages all parents to take advantage of this great opportunity. For more, call 403-4222.

October wedding is planned. The couple will marry at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Chicago with reception held at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont.

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COMMUNITY NOTES PEO Yard Sale at Palos United Methodist Church P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) is sponsoring a Multi-Family Contributions Yard

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Sale this Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.

There will be antiques, books, kitchenware, collectibles, linens,

Palos Park will host a Bubble Day on Tuesday, July 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you were on the Village Green last year for “Christmas in July”, you’ll know what we mean by extreme bubbles! This year will have all the bubbles you can imagine on the Village Green. The Palos Fire Protection District will bring in the Great Foam Machine.

Participamnts just need to have a big towel to dry off. This is a free event.

Visit www.palospark.org or call 708-671-3760 for information.

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

Explore the Backroads Vintage Market with its many one of a

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

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

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

Palos Pedalers Bike Club plans Meet & Go Rides The Palos Park Pedalers Bike Club has organized three Meet & Go Rides for later this summer and early fall. These rides are usually about 10 miles but riders are always welcome to shorten or lengthen the ride to fit their level of comfort. All rides begin at 10 a.m. at the designated location. There is no fee involved, just join them for some interesting rides and a chance to meet other riders in the area. See the rides listed below: Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m.

Red Trail Loop which is approximately 10 miles, with several longer options to choose, depending on the groups wishes. Meet at Turtlehead Lake parking lot on 136th and Harlem, on the west side of Harlem Ave. Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m.

Centennial Trail at Isle a la Cache.

Meet at the Isle a la Cache Museum (501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville). Ride eastbound on Centennial Trail and back. Multiple ride distances, to accom-

modate all rider levels.

Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m .Waterfall Glen Trail, Darien.

Meet at the parking lot at the Main Entrance on Northgate Road. This is a 10 mile ride on crushed limestone. Road bikes do fine on this trail. Website of map: http://www.midwestmultisportlife.com/2010/10/midwest-trail-waterfall-glen-forest. html

scope 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.

www.palosheightslibrary.org. The Palos Heights Public Library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

Young Adult Section every Friday in May from 2:30-4:30 p.m.

No registration is needed.

• Story Book Walk at Lake Katherine Wednesday, July 13, 10 am (Rain date July 14) - Join us for nature stories and songs outdoors and help us kick off our first Story Book Walk at beautiful Lake Katherine. After our group time, families can explore the trail and read a story that will be posted along the way, leading to the Children’s Forest. Weather permitting, the Story Book Walk will be displayed for 3 weeks.

• Chess Club – ages 6 and up Weekly summer chess is back, led by teen volunteers on Wednesday, July 13, at 7 p.m. No registration is needed.

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

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

The schedule includes the following Fridays: July 15 at 8:40 p.m. Aug. 12 at 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.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 tele-

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Heights library upcoming programs • Getting Started on AncestryLibrary.com -Tuesday, July 12, 2 p.m.

This class will show how to find what you need to know to get the most from AncestryLibrary.com, the in-house library resource for researching your family history.

Seating is limited, please register for this program.

• The Plight of the Honeybee Thursday July 14, 6:30 p.m. Learn what challenges honeybees face and some of the things we can do to help them. Discover how they work as a colony and what it takes to be a present day beekeeper.

• 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

Heights library youth programs • Family Game Night -Turn off your devices and build new memories by playing together on today (Thursday) and Tuesday July 12 at 6 p.m. No registration is necessary.

• Drawing with Dan Friday, July 8, 10 a.m., 1st Grade - Dan Laib Studios offers entertaining and informative hands-on workshops that walk students through drawing basics up to the more advanced concepts of expressive drawing. In addition to the group instruction, this program provides one-on-one instruction and Q&A time with a working professional artist. Registration is necessary.

• Teen Time– grades 6 & up Unwind at the end of the week with gaming, board games, or detailed coloring sheets in our

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baby items, home made baked goods and much, much more. All proceeds will go towards scholarships, loans and grants, which help women of all ages over 18.

Bubble Day on the Village Green ahead

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Lake Katherine will join Palos Market on July 13 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition program coupons will be accepted at farmers’ tents Lake Katherine will join the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday July 13, with information and tickets for the upcoming 25th anniversary fundraiser “Picnic at the Lake”. “Picnic at the Lake” will take place Saturday Aug. 13, from 5-10 p.m. at Lake Katherine, at 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive in Palos Heights. Tickets are $40, and include dinner, music and entertainment, raffles and more. Representatives from Lake Katherine will also have information about our upcoming children’s programs and events, including “Stories at the Lake” story hour, camps and classes for all ages. Kayak and Canoe, volunteer and donation information will also be available. Finally, volunteers will also be giving out free milkweed seeds. Milkweed is the plant where Monarch Butterflies lay their eggs, and Lake Katherine has been instrumental in the promotion of Milkweed planting in the southwest Chicagoland area.

Rita Schultz will be at the Community Tent with beautiful Day Dreamer Jewelry. Stop by to see the latest creations, including earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more. For more information, visit www.RitaSchultz.com or see her Facebook page.

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

Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need.

Senior Farmers Market Nutri-

CLUB ACTIVITIES Southwest Sububan WOW

tion Program Coupons are in the process of being distributed by the State, and all of the Palos Heights farmers are eligible to accept them.

Information about applying for the coupons can be found at www. ageoptions.org, calling 383-0258, or Catholic Charities Argento Senior Center at 708-832-1208. The coupons are available for low-income seniors, and are good for fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at farmers markets.

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 “Cucumber To-

mato Bruschetta”. Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous summer recipes. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.

WellbeingMD.com, or at www. palosheights.org.

Stop by the City Tent and meet Lauren or Cate, our fantastic face painters! Face Painting will be available from 9-12:30. Have your favorite design, or a American Flag, painted on your face, arm or hand.

Congratulations to Stephanie Collopy of Chicago, winner of the June 29 Palos Pool Pass Raffle.

Look for another Recreation Department Raffle on July 27. Also many thanks to the Palos Heights Fire Department and Officer Kevin Apostal of the Palos Heights Police Department for their June 29th market visit. The children loved seeing the big fire trucks and meeting the firemen and 130 free bicycle helmets were passed out!

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

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

The Southwest Suburban widJuly 11–15, 2016 • 9:00–11:30 a.m. ow/widowers social club will meet this Friday, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity Covenant Church VBS is a fun place for children 3 years Zion Church,17100 S. 69th Ave. old (toilet trained) thru 6th grade. At Barnyard Roundup, future farmers of all ages will learn that Jesus gathers us all together. in Tinley Park.

The group meets monthly. Bev- Kids will discover that Jesus, their Savior, knows them by name, erages and snacks are served .En- rounds them up, and brings them home. Bible learning, singing, tertainment is offered most months. crafts, snacks and games each day…come join the fun!

The club offers support to widowed This is a free program for the community persons of all faiths and ages .Some Program and Dinner - Thursday, July 14 • 6-8 P.M. activities include restaurant outings, or to register online: www.trinitycovoaklawn.org dances , trips, theater etc., monthly For information OR Call the church office at 708-422-5111 games, discussion, interaction meetings, Newcomers get acquainted Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church meetings. For more, call Danell 9230 S. Pulaski Road | Oak Lawn | 708-422-5111 Chmura at 630-728-9368.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

Be aware of challenges to managing retirement income When you retire, will your cost of living decline?

Some of your expenses may indeed drop, but others won’t. Plus, you may have some new ones to consider. So, all in all, it’s a good idea to think about ways to boost your retirement savings now, before you’re retired. And once you do retire, you’ll need to be adept at managing your income. But whether saving today or planning for tomorrow, you should familiarize yourself with the key financial challenges you will face during your retirement years.

Specifically, consider these areas: • Longevity – Obviously, the longer your retirement lasts, the more money you’ll need. And you could be retired for quite some time. A 65-year-old man, on average, is expected to live another 17.9 years, while a 65-year-old woman can anticipate another 20.5 years, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. With this type of potential longevity in mind, you’ll want to contribute as much as you can afford to your retirement plans, such as your IRA and 401(k), while you’re working.

Then, when you are retired and start tapping into your investment portfolio, you will need to create a sustainable withdrawal rate — one that doesn’t push you into the “danger zone” of possibly outliving your resources.

• Health care – Once you enter your retirement years, your health care costs are all but certain to rise, even with Medicare. In fact, the average annual out-of-pocket health care cost for a household between 65 and 74 years old is $4,383 — about 11% of total household spending, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute. And these costs rise substantially for those over 74. To help cope with these costs, you’ll need a reasonable amount of liquidity in your portfolio.

• Long-term care – You may never need to stay in a nursing home or receive services from a home health care worker. But you are taking somewhat of a gamble if you don’t prepare for these long-term care costs — because they are high. In fact, the

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annual average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $92,000, according to the 2016 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth, a financial services company. Medicare typically pays very little of these expenses, but a financial professional can help you find an appropriate way of coping with these types of costs.

• Inflation – We’ve had low inflation the past several years, but it hasn’t gone away entirely, and it won’t disappear when you’re retired, either. Even a mild rate of inflation can, over time, seriously erode your purchasing power. To combat the effects of inflation, you’ll need to own at least some growth-oriented investments.

• Market volatility – The financial markets will bounce up and down during your retirement years, just as they did when you were working. The big difference? You have less time to recover — and you don’t want to withdraw from your investments when their price is down. However, you can help avoid this necessity by maintaining enough income-producing vehicles in your portfolio; these types of investments usually fluctuate much less in value than stocks and stock-based vehicles.

By being aware of these issues, both before and during your retirement, you can prepare for them — and preparation is key to managing your income, as it is in all walks of life.

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.

Westfield Ford buys out Turtle Wax BOB BONG

Red Mango returns to Orland Smoothie Factory and Red Mango have opened a co-branded location on the lower level near Carson’s court at Orland Square Mall.

The combination store sells frozen yogurt, light foods and fresh-squeezed juices.

The Red Mango replaces a shop that closed more than a year ago at 31 Orland Square Drive, which was affiliated with a Red Mango shop in LaGrange.

It is the second Red Mango in the south suburbs; another one is in the Prairie Crossing shopping center in Frankfort.

Also opening at the mall was Zagg, a store that installs and replaces invisible shields for mobile devices as well as sells cases and accessories for smart phones and tablets.

Frozen yogurt shop closes Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, which opened in October 2014 in the former Wonderburger location, has closed at 11045 S. Kedzie Ave. in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood community.

A sign on the door read, “We’ve closed our doors. Thank you for your business and support.”

Wonderburger closed in March 2014 after being open for 60 years.

Fitness center moving Barre It All fitness center was expected to reopen July 1 in new and larger digs at 3203 W. 111th St. in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood community, which is around

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COMINGS & GOINGS

Willowbrook-based Turtle Wax Car Wash is down to three locations after the closing of the site in Countryside.

The 24-year-old company once had car washes scattered across the Chicago area, but locations remain only in Skokie, Crystal Lake and Bloomingdale.

The Countryside car wash at 6250 S. LaGrange Road was bought last month by its neighbor, Westfield Ford car dealership.

Vehicles are already being parked on the site.

The dealership is making repairs to the building, according to Countryside City Administrator Gail Paul.

Calls to Westfield and Turtle Wax were not returned.

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Stephani Bakus sings her original pop song.

When passions are rewarded When the aspects of character, artistic skill, devotion to philanthropy and passion for fashion collide, it makes for a memorable evening. I was honored to be invited to designer Victor Miller’s “Fashion In Fashion Award Gala” on June 25 at the Marriott Hotel in Burr Ridge. Guests dressed to the nines for the gala’s elegant banquet, fashion show, musical performances, and award ceremony.

Victor Miller is a Filipino designer with over 30 years of experience, having dressed everyone from prom princesses, avant-garde runway models, and red carpet mavens. I met him during my schooling at the University of Illinois at Chicago when he graciously agreed to design the clothing for one of the scenes in the annual UIC Fashion Show. We have kept in touch since and have worked together numerous times.

I wore a long column gown in midnight blue-green. The neckline was high, counteracting the plunging open back. I also decided to twist the material at the hip

CAROLINE FOREMAN to form a seashell-like gathering, which in effect created an organically rouched waist.

The diverse festivities began with cocktails and mingling before a lavish three-course dinner. Caroline Foreman takes a happy selfThis was followed by a variety of ie with her Model of the Year Award. performances, including a Filipi- sion for fashion. no tulali player; La Princesa del The vivacious evening was Mariachi, Gabriella Muñoz; and concluded with a runway show pop singer/songwriter, Stephani presenting Victor’s newest colBakus. Afterwards, Victor prelection, followed by photos and sented a collection of awards, including “High Profile Woman dancing. As I watched the enthuof the Year,” “Philanthropist of siastic guests reeling in the energy the Year,” and “Charitable Woman of the performances and honors throughout the night, I could not of the Year.”

I was jolly enough just to have deny the wonderful feeling cona reason to dress up, but I was jured from this widely shared lust certainly also pleased to win the for life.

Caroline Foreman is a fashion “Model of the Year” award. It was thoroughly satisfying to have model, writer and critic. She lives a designer I respect honor my pas- in Palos Park.

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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.

#76981B, $175,000; 7550 College Dr LLC to Store Master Funding IX LLC, 7550 119th St, $508,000; Johnson Pamela A Tr to Thompson Russell, 48 W Parliament Dr, Unit #132, $132,000.

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Palos Park Fusion Global Inc to Booth William S, 11801 S 85th Ave,

Westfield Ford recently purchased the former Turtle Wax Car Wash in Alvarado Victoria to Blum DaCountryside. vid S, 15019 88th Ave, $220,000;

the corner from its original location.

Owner Kelly Lynch said the new location will be about 400 square feet larger. It opened last August.

Barre It All studios specialize in ballet-inspired workouts.

For more information, call (773) 727-8216.

Lou Malnati’s eyes Flossmoor location Lou Malnati’s, which opened its latest south suburban location in March in New Lenox, is hoping to open a carry-out location later this year in Flossmoor.

The pizza chain now has 45 locations in the Chicago area, but only four are in the south suburbs.

Most locations are carry-out only including all four south suburban sites. The Flossmoor location would be in the former Flavor restaurant at 3315 Vollmer Road in the Flossmoor Commons shopping center.

The proposed pizzeria will need a special-use permit and is scheduled to make its case at an upcoming village plan commission hearing. The village board would also have to sign off on the permit.

5 Guys opens in New Lenox A 5 Guys Burgers and Fries gourmet hamburger shop opened last month adjacent to the LA Fitness Center in New Lenox near the Blue Stone Commons shopping center.

The shop at 2401 Lincoln Highway features gourmet burgers that can be prepared with a variety of fixings. It is the chain’s fifth south suburban location.

Hours are daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1 Principal introduction?

5 Ladybug lunches 11 Handle for a chef?

14 “Yikes!”

15 Bully 16 ‘60s-’70s news focus, informally 17 Allowance for food, vet visits, etc.?

19 Old sports org. using colorful balls 20 Place to play 21 PC key 22 Some execs 23 Bedtime for bats?

27 Annual New England attraction 31 Mutt 32 “__ a traveler ...”: “Ozymandias” 33 Dolts 36 First Poet Laureate of Vermont

10 Years Ago This Week

File photo from July 6, 2006

40 Threw a tantrum at ballet school?

43 You might wake up to one

Bill Banks leaves Lake Katherine: Bill Banks points to a bird diving for fish at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and 44 Satirist once dubbed “Will Rogers with fangs” Botanic Gardens last week, Banks worked 16 years as the nature preserve’s chief naturalist until his last day on June 30. Despite his years of service, Banks was eased out of his job at Lake Katherine in its ongoing transition 45 Heavily sit (down) from a city-run entity to a non-profit one.

46 Draft choice 48 Lost it

50 Decisive “Star Wars” victory?

55 Eclectic online reader 56 Slime 57 Treacherous type 62 Beads on blades 63 Answer to “What did people listen to during the Depression, se-or?”?

66 Poetic preposition 67 Landlocked African country 68 When some ties are broken, briefly 69 Clear 70 Grant 71 Part of CSNY

10 Years Ago This Week

Down 1 “Up in the Air” Oscar nominee Farmiga 2 Aircraft pioneer Sikorsky 3 Give in 4 Ideal world 5 Diplomatic VIP 6 Little, in Lille 7 Went after 8 Hastings hearth 9 Tab alternative 10 Play area 11 Muddled situation 12 Fife-and-drum corps instrument 13 It has a med school in Worcester 18 Avis adjective 22 Crooked 24 Awestruck 25 They might cause jitters 26 Snit 27 Maine forest sights 28 Arabian sultanate 29 Toy for an aspiring architect

30 Repeat 34 DOT agcy.

35 The “e” sound in “tandem” 37 Ceramic pot 38 Dinner on the farm, maybe 39 Enter, in a way 41 Where to nosh on a knish 42 Wire service?: Abbr.

47 Captivate 49 St. Petersburg’s river 50 More boorish 51 Comic Cheri 52 Single 53 Some floats 54 Essence 58 “Let’s do it!”

59 C-ctel fruit 60 They may be inflated 61 Author who created Zuckerman 63 Barbecue seasoning 64 Prefix with meter 65 Carpenter’s tool

(Answers on page 7)

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

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

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

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

File photo from July 6, 2006

Hit the gas, shatters glass: No injuries were reported after an elderly woman accidentally struck the front window of Ben Franklin Variety and Crafts in Palos Heights with her car Wednesday afternoon last week. The 84-year-old driver crashed her Toyota Camry into two front pane windows just after 2 p.m. at the dime store, 12306 S. Harlem Ave, according to police. She mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the break pedal while pulling into a parking space. Last November, a 79-year-old woman crashed her car through the front window of the store, decimating the floral and home décor departments.

(Answers on page 7)

Photo by Joe Boyle

WHATIZIT? The Whatizit photo quiz went unanswered this week. The correct answer was an exercise device at Centennial Park, 9400 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn. But we believe this week’s Whatizit photo quiz will get everybody back on track.

We did do a series of photos the past few weeks at Centennial Park in preparation for the Star Spangled Fourth of July celebration that took place at the park on Monday. The Fourth of July event included a magician, a watermelon eating contest and a talent show. Renovations at the park have taken place over the File photo from July 8, 1976 past couple of years that have included a redesigned swimming pool and a garden.

This week’s Whatizit photo quiz will be apparent for readers Howell Airport in Crestwood, at Cicero Avenue and Route 83, is owned by Willis T. “Willy” Howell since 1941. Howell has deliberately kept his operation who have looked over the pages of this newspaper recently. The at Howell Airport small. About 100 planes are currently based there and 150 flights may arrive and depart on a busy day. clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: “Squirrrel’s feast.

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

40 Years Ago This Week

PICK OF THE LITTER Continued from Page 6 once daily dosing.

Even with a lot of new cool products on the market veterinary dermatologists will never give up on allergy testing because, if what the pet is allergic to can be identified, a vaccine can be made which has the potential cure the

pet, i.e. no, or less meds will be needed long term. Historically allergy treatment meant an allergy shot, at the clinic or at home, once weekly. My friend, who is a veterinary dermatologist, told me that she “fully embraces” the new method of delivering treatment allergens, which is to give the allergen (med) under the tongue (SLIT – Sublingual immunothera-

py). So instead of giving your pet an injection once weekly you can administer a dropperful of medication under the tongue (daily).

Any general veterinary practice can do the blood test to determine what the pet is allergic to and can order the injections or the SLIT meds. You might find interesting the website “ItchCycle.com” put out by Zoetis (Pfizer’s animal di-

vision). Happy Independence Day and God Bless America.

A democracy is two wolves and a small lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Freedom under a constitutional republic is a wellarmed lamb contesting the vote.

— Benjamin Franklin

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Orland History Museum celebrates railroad past Train scavenger hunt at museum during July

The Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railroad came to Orland Township in 1879 when railroad workers began laying track to complete a connection between Chicago and St. Louis, thirteen years before the Village of Orland Park was incorporated in 1892.

“The railroad connecting Orland Park to Chicago is very important in the village’s history,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The train was how Orland Park’s early merchants received their stock. It let farmers ship their produce and life stock and it’s how our first mayor — John Humphrey — traveled to his law office in downtown Chicago.”

This milestone in Orland Park’s history was the cornerstone of the town’s transition from a rural area with few more than 1,200 residents to what it is today. The train station around which Orland Park was built, Sedgewick, sparked a growing agricultural business and development of area. The town’s first train depot is remembered with the village’s Lake Sedgewick at Centennial Park.

During the month of July, the

Early photo of Orland Park’s railroad depot for the Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railroad, located on 143rd Street and called Sedgewick.

Village of Orland Park Museum is celebrating that part of the community’s history with a special program for all visiting children.

Ten trains will be hidden throughout the museum and children may search for them during regular museum hours. Children who find all 10 trains will receive prizes.

“The importance of rail service coming to Orland Park is shown with the model train that we have running at the museum,” said Curator Diane Grah. “We are fortunate to have items on display that were donated or loaned by some of Orland Park’s longtime

rail buffs. Kids get a kick out of the train display and it’s a fun way for them to learn how important the train was to Orland Park.”

The museum will host other activities this summer, including Orland Park Trivia, coloring pages, word finds, and more.

The museum’s speakers’ series continues in July with World War II veteran Gene Sinclair of the American Legion Orland Memorial Post 111 and World War II Veteran and retired history teacher Bruce Cala speaking next Thursday, July 14, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Upcoming museum events

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The importance of the railroad in the history of the village of Orland Park is shown with the model train and memorabilia display at the village’s Beacon Avenue museum. Youngsters are invited to participate in a train related quest at the museum during July.

include the Orland Park Police Department’s K-9 Unit on July 21, Orland Grassland’s Pat Hayes speaking on Aug. 11 and Tom Ryan discussing the 9/11 Aftermath on Sept. 7.

The village’s museum is open on Thursday and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and on the second Sunday of the month, from noon to 3 p.m. Admission is free and donations are accepted. A vari-

ety of museum memberships are available. For more information, call 873-1622 or send an email to museaum@orlandpark.org.

— Village of Orland Park

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REPORTER-REGIONAL CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR: SEAN AND CHRIS TORPY

Twins run in this family CO-ATHLETES OF THE YEAR SEAN TORPY CHRIS TORPY Sandburg

Chris Torpy (right) takes the final high school relay handoff from his twin brother and Sandburg High School teammate Sean at the state meet in May.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Sean (left) and Chris Torpy kiss their many medals won at the Illinois High School Association State Meet in late May.

Coaches say watching these ‘all-time’ legends compete never gets old

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

If their own mother occasionally mixes up the identity of twins Sean and Chris Torpy, how in the world is the rest of the world supposed to tell them apart?

And if these two talented distance runners from Sandburg High School accomplish so many amazing things during the course of a season and a career, how is this newspaper supposed to separate them?

The Regional-Reporter was all set to name just one overall Athlete of the Year for the first time in history. After long deliberation, one was not enough for 2015-16, so Sean and Chris Torpy were named Co-Athletes of the Year.

The two have a long list of accomplishments for the 2015-16 cross country and track seasons. Sean earned the nod as the Boys Cross Country Player of the Year in the fall for finishing third in the state and leading the Eagles to their first Illinois High School Association Class 3A state championship while Chris was the anchor on the recordsetting 4x800 team (7 minutes, 37.36 seconds) and also won the 800 to help lead the Eagles to a third-place finish in Class 3A and was named Boys Track

• • • •

THE BEST OF SEAN TORPY

THE BEST OF CHRIS TORPY

First in the state in the 1600 in Class 3A First in the state on the state-record 4x800 relay team Third in the state in cross country in Class 3A Best time in the nation in the 800 during summer season

• First in the state in the 800 in Class 3A • First in the state anchoring state-record 4x800 relay team • 16th in the state in cross country in Class 3A • Ninth-fastest national time in the 800 during summer season

Player of the Year.

The two look so much alike that all their lives, they have been mistaken for one another.

“Even our Mom (Catherine) will mess it up and yell at the wrong one,” Chris said. “I never get frustrated. I’ll respond to anything. At this point, you learn to move on. It’s fun being a twin.

You always have someone to hang out with.’’

After having the twins spin some outstanding times and accomplishments for the past couple of years, their coaches will miss them.

“They are all-time legends,” Eagles cross country head coach John O’Malley said. “Those performances are performances that will stand for a long time. At the state track meet, they had to go against the wind and doubling back with short recovery time because we were on a rolling schedule (due to forecasted bad weather).

They got it done. There were no excuses. They weren’t letting a new circumstance ruin their goals. They kept plowing through.

“They meant everything to the program. They are the best character kids you will ever meet. They are great leaders. They are the reason we won a state cross country title and why we have so many kids expecting great things for our program.’’

Track coach Joe Nemeth said the two are special.

“They provided pure stability and drive,” Nemeth said. “We give out special awards at our banquets and one is for being aggressive and leaving everything on the track and they won it since sophomore year. It was amazing that as a coaching staff we gave it to two sophomores. They are just the gutsiest runners. If you watched any of the races in the state meet, it was just guts. When they get the baton, you feel

good. When they are running in a heat, you feel good.

“After they (along with Tom Brennan and Dylan Jacobs) helped win the 4x800, Chris ran a 1:50.88 in the 800 and just dominated that race. That was one of the best 800s I’ve seen any athlete run. You see it a million times with these two and it never gets old.’’

A few weeks after the IHSA meet, Sean ran a 1:47.95 at the U.S. Army Midwest Distance Classic at Benedictine University in Lisle, which at the time was the fastest time in the nation by a high school runner this season, was the fastest time ever in Illinois and was in the top 10 of the fastest national times ever.

The two are heading to the University of Miami (Ohio). It was not a given that the two would go to school as a package deal.

“There was a lot of debating and going back and forth on the pros and

cons of each university,” Sean said. “At the end of the day we picked the same school for our own reasons. It worked out well for both of us.’’

“There were a lot of different factors,” Chris Torpy said. “There were financial decisions. There were decisions whether or not we were going to still run. Yeah, we are really good friends and we’re comfortable with each other but we’re not rooming together. We’ll see each other every day.

We will separate slightly but we’ll still be together. We train well together and it will be a great time.

“If we would have split up, we wouldn’t have been upset. But we’re happy we’re sticking together.’’

Chris plans on majoring in mechanical engineering and Sean is undecided.

Sean opened his running career in sixth grade at Jerling Junior High School when his friend, Vince Capuano convinced him to come out for cross country. He reluctantly agreed and loved it to the point where he got a reluctant Chris to try it out at Sandburg. The two helped the Eagles make history.

“High school went by fast,’’ Sean said. “There were a lot of ups and downs. It was definitely four years well spent.’’

Sandburg’s dandy dozen takes more than half of the POY honors

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ell, this was interesting.

When the ReporterRegional made the radical decision to stop the long-standing tradition of running all-area teams in just five sports and instead pooling our time and effort into naming Players of the Year in 22 sports plus an overall Athlete of the Year for the first time in our history, I was curious how it was going to all play out.

I had no idea that Sandburg was going to gobble up a big chunk of the

honors like it did.

Because of co-winners in boys basketball, we honored 23 Players of the Year and Sandburg hogged up 12 of those spots – more than half.

OK, we all knew that wrestler Rudy Yates, runners Sean and Chris Torpy, boys volleyball player Jake Hanes and girls swimmer Clare Lawlor were really good in the past couple of years and they had solid chances to be honored. That was a good solid base. They had to go out and earn it and they did.

But the scary thing is this — three Eagles freshmen took Player of the Year honors.

We didn’t see that coming.

In the fall, golfer Hannah Kilbane

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point joined an already stacked girls golf team and put on an incredible show in the postseason, winning the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue, finishing second in the sectional finishing sixth in the state in Class 2A. Her most magnificent performance came when she shot a 32 in the back-nine in regional action at Lincoln Oaks in Crete.

A few weeks later, another freshman, Anna Loureiro continued to shake up the area girls tennis world when she breezed through the sectional losing just one game and that came to another freshman — Stagg’s Karolina Woloweic.

During the winter, a freshman bowler who shares the same name as an almost-famous actor, author, director, producer and writer, Cameron Crowe, won the trifecta of conference, regional and sectional individual titles.

“That’s unheard of for a senior,” his coach, Jeff Kwilose said. “But for a freshman? That’s amazing.’’

Speaking of bowling, the Girls

Photos of all 23 of our Players of the Year: Page 3.

Bowling Player of the Year is also from Sandburg — Emily Schrader.

She finished 10th in the state. And she is just a sophomore.

Rounding out the dandy dozen were senior Ryan Kozlowski (boys soccer) and juniors Kylie Hase (girls soccer) and Aiden Farley (boys swimming).

I have no idea if 12 POYs in one school season is going to be a record that is going to last for a while or if someone will break it next year. But for now, it sure seems like an amazing accomplishment for the Orland Park school.

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Chicago’s Lion King offense is ready to roar

By Jeff Vorva Sport Editor

Fire star David Accam is sometimes known as King David.

The surname in Dutch of Michael de Leeuw means lion.

De Leeuw is scheduled to make his Fire debut in Toronto Saturday and will join Accam in what could be called the Lion King offense as they hope to snap a 32-game winless streak on the road.

Accam missed seven out of 15 games with this season with a knee injury but has four goals and two assists in the eight Major League Soccer games he has played in, plus four more in two Lamar Hunt Cup contests.

De Leeuw, 29, has 94 goals in 211 games in his senior career and is expected to pump up an offense that is struggling even after Friday night’s 1-0 victory over San Jose Friday night at Toyota Park. The Fire (3-7-5) has 15 goals in 15 MLS matches.

“What excites us the most is that we think we’ve added another important piece to the championship program that we’re trying to build,’’ Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said of de Leeuw.

“I want to be clear that while we have high hopes and expectations for Michael and his play, he’s not a savior,” Rodriguez continued. “He is an important piece in what we are trying to build through a deliberate and thoughtful process. One can easily look at his goal-scoring record as an indicator of his abilities. But as we have spoken in the past, we first look at the man and then the player. We are thrilled to add Michael’s winning character to our locker room.

“He wanted this challenge

CHICAGO FIRE AT TORONTO WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: BMO Field, Toronto FIRE RECORD: 3-7-5 TORONTO RECORD: 5-6-5 LAST TIME: Toronto beat the fire, 3-2, Sept. 26 in Toronto. Recently released Gilberto had the two goals for the Fire.

SPORTING KANSAS CITY

AT CHICAGO FIRE

WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 3-7-5 (as of Sunday) KC RECORD: 7-8-4 (as of Sunday) LAST TIME: KC won 1-0 at home May 3, 2015. Paulo Nagamura scored the lone goal in the 75th minute.

and that was very important to us. He selected us as much as we selected him. We believe he is a champion.’’

The deal was months in the making. It was finalized in May but de Leeuw was not allowed to participate in MLS action until after July 4 because of secondary transfer rules, so coach Veljko Paunovic put de Leeuw on a five-week program to work on fitness.

“I’m very happy to be here, finally,” de Leeuw said. “It’s good to be in a new environment. If helps you stay hungry. It’s a good way to develop by playing in another country.

“I’m a player who is going to make my goals,” he added. “I don’t want to say any numbers because I don’t want to put pressure on myself but I know I’m going to make goals and I would rather they come sooner than later.’’

“Soon and often is what we would like,” Paunovic said.

Rodriguez is preaching patience to Fire fans.

“Acclimation to Major League Soccer is difficult,” Rodriguez said. “This is not an easy league. There are no easy games. This is the most competitive and balanced league in the world — top to bottom. But I’m sure that in time, fans will love Michael’s personality on and off the field.’’

Gilberto gone The Fire and Gilberto parted ways as both sides mutually agreed to terminate his contract, the team announced last week.

The Brazilian striker was reported to have been paid a teamhigh $1.14 million this season.

He had no goals and two assists in nine matches.

Photos by Jeff Vorva “Despite his best efforts, With David Accam getting back to form (shown here celebrating a Hunt Cup goal against Columbus on June Gilberto was not able to reach 28), and Michael de Leeuw scheduled to make his debut Saturday, Fire officials are hoping for improved offense. his top form in Major League Soccer,” said Rodríguez. “He is a good person with a big heart and a passion for the game, and we hope he finds success at his next stop.”

Gilberto was signed by the Fire as a Designated Player on July 27 after the club claimed him on waivers. In his first season with the Fire, he scored five goals and added two assists in 10 games, but this year he struggled.

Goose is loose

John Goossens scored his first Fire goal in the San Jose victory.

Sean Johnson recorded his second shutout of the season since playing in the last six matches after replacing Matt Lampson.

Still Hunting The Fire knocked off Columbus, 2-1 June 28 in the round of 16 of the 103rd Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Toyota Park. Accam

Michael de Leeuw will make his Toyota Park debut on Wednesday against Kansas City.

had both goals and had four goals in two Hunt Cup games. The Fire hosts either Orlando City of the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers in the quarterfinals on July 20.

Even though the team has been struggling in MLS play,

winning Cup games has not been taken lightly.

“The Cup is important for this club,’’ Accam said. “As a player, every game is important, we want to win every game. We take every game

Michael de Leeuw looks at his new jersey after signing with the Fire in May.

with seriousness, and for us every time we play a game, we try to win it.”

Lampson, who had not played in the Fire’s previous five MLS games, picked up his second Cup start and victory.

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO RED STARS

Red Stars on a rare losing skid

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Outsiders

Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence High School and the Willow Springs-based Badgers Wrestling Club hosted wrestling outside at the St. Laurence football field Friday night. Grapplers from ages 5 to 32 signed up to compete. Wrestlers from the area as well as Chicago, Oak Park, Tinley Park and many other communities participated.

WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS/FRONTIER LEAGUE NOTES

Florence gets ready for its ‘Y’All-Star’ game

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Frontier League All-Star Game is also going to be known as the Y’All-Star Game when it gets played Wednesday at UC Health Stadium in Florence Kentucky. No, it’s not a slap at southerners. This was the Florence Freedom’s idea. It’s named after the Y’All Water Tower in town.

“Getting the chance to host an all-star game is a great way to showcase your region to the rest of the league,” Freedom General Manager Josh Anderson said. “But, we also get to embrace our roots and put on events to take pride in that go beyond the game itself. What better way than to have some fun naming the game after our city’s most famous landmark?”

On Monday, the Chicago Bandits softball team takes on Florence in a fast-pitch softball game.

The next night will feature a home run derby and a bourbon fest.

Windy City outfielder CoCo Johnson and catcher Corey Bass will start for the East Division. Thunderbolts pitcher Clay Chapman, sec-

COMING UP FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Thursday: host Lake Erie, 7:05 p.m.

Friday-Sunday: visit Traverse City Wednesday: Frontier League All-Star Game in Florence Kentucky • Nuts and Bolts: Abyss will be the guest wrestler at Thursday’s game.

ond baseman Tim Zier and third baseman Taylor Smart also made the team.

Unlucky 7 The Thunderbolts were hoping to break out of their losing streak Friday night in Joliet but dropped a heartbreaking 1-0 setback to the Slammers for their seventh straight loss. Tim Zier lined out with the bases loaded to end the game. Earlier in the game, frustration set in when Thunderbolt Blair Beck slid home and was called out. Manager Ron Biga argued the call and was ejected.

AR-15S IN STOCK!

The Chicago Red Stars are in an unfamiliar place.

They have a losing streak.

After Friday’s 2-0 road loss to Western New York, the team has lost two straight as they also dropped a 2-0 decision to National Women’s Soccer League lading Portland on June 22. That came on the heels of an eight-match unbeaten string.

Midfielder Vanessa DiBernardino said before the match the Red Stars were not “going to change our style too much because of who we are playing.

That said, the stats learly show we’re up against a dangerous team.’’

Western New York is red hot after a recent 7-1 win over Boston and now the shutout against Chicago.

Big three back in town

When the Red Stars visit Washington on Saturday, its three Olympians — Christen Press, Julie Johnston and Alyssa Naiher, will be on the United States roster when it plays South Africa in a friendly match at noon Saturday at Soldier Field.

The U.S. team also faces Costa Rica in a friend-

CHICAGO RED STARS AT WASHINGTON WHEN: 6 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Maureen Hendricks Field, Boyds, Maryland RED STARS RECORD: 5-3-3 WASHINGTON RECORD: 6-2-2 LAST TIME: Washington beat the Fire 2-1 in Lisle on Aug. 16. Crystal Dunn scored in added time for the win.

ly July 22 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Bookkeeping The Stars completed a trade with the Boston Breakers, sending one of their international roster spots for the remainder of the 2016 season.

In exchange, the Red Stars receive Boston’s second highest pick in the second round of the 2017 NWSL College Draft.

With the addition of the second-round pick, the Red Stars now hold seven selections in the 2017 College Draft, including one pick in both the first and third rounds, two in the second round and three in the final round.

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Palos Thunder and Hills Cubs win titles The Palos Thunder July 9U team ran the table with five straight wins and won its first tournament on June 26 in the Tinley Park Bulldogs Summer Dawg Championships.

Kyle Bader, Scott Dinnon, Ben Geary, Casey Giemzik, Brody Jeffers, M.J. McKinney, Jackson Natanek, Jimmy Sloan, Bronson Sterling, Chase Sytsma, Gavin Triezenberg, and Caden Workman are members of the team, which is coached

by Dave Triezenberg, Mike Dinnon, Mike McKinney, and John Supplied photo Natanek.

The Hills Baseball Softball The Palos Thunder 9U team won the Tinley Summer Dawgs Championships.

Association’s Pinto Cubs won the 18-team Southwest Interleague title for the second straight year with a 12-5 regular season record and came up with a 5-3 win over previously undefeated Blue Island Astorga in the league tournament championship game.

Matthew Vogwill, Ricky Rivas, Angelo Jura, Matthew Nyblom, Dominic Talaga, Dimitri Poulos, Phillip Elizondo, Elijah Hernandez, Caleb Smith, Adrian Litke, Saul Corral and Tyler Gibson are members of the squad, which is coached

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The Hills Cubs won the Southwest Interleague tournament championship, beating a previously undefeated team from Blue Island in the title game.

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Thursday, July 7, 2016 Section 2

A look back at our Players of the Year BASEBALL

RYAN KUTT Brother Rice

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

FOOTBALL

APRIL VAN RYN

BRENDAN SKALITZKY

Chicago Christian

Marist

BOYS GOLF

SOFTBALL

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

PETE VOS

SARA KIZIAK

SEAN TORPY

Chicago Christian

Richards

BOYS BOWLING

GIRLS GOLF

GIRLS BASKETBALL

CO-BOYS BASKETBALL

CAMERON CROWE

HANNAH KILBANE

KARA SHIMKO

JAYLAN CATLEDGE

Sandburg

Sandburg

Queen of Peace

Richards

Sandburg

CO-BOYS BASKETBALL

MALIK PARKER

Chicago Christian

BOYS TENNIS

MICHAL WOLAN, Stagg GIRLS BOWLING

EMILY SCHRADER Sandburg

BOYS TRACK

CHRIS TORPY Sandburg

GIRLS TENNIS

ANNA LOUREIRO Sandburg

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL GIRLS SOCCER

KYLIE HASE

KAYLA CAFFEY

Mother McAuley

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

GIRLS TRACK

JAKE HANES

JADA JACKSON

Sandburg

Sandburg

Shepard

GIRLS SWIMMING

CLARE LAWLOR Sandburg

Photos by Jeff orva

BOYS SWIMMING

AIDEN FARLEY Sandburg

(except photos of Aiden Farley and Emily Schrader, which were supplied)

WRESTLING

RUDY YATES Sandburg

BOYS SOCCER RYAN KOZLOWSKI, Sandburg

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Section 2 Thursday, July 7, 2016

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13 Plaintiff, -v.DONNA M. HOWARD Defendants 11 CH 39583 9127 SOUTH KOMENSKY 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 May 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 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 9127 SOUTH KOMENSKY, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-03-407-007-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $479,527.06.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110623.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14110623 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 39583 TJSC#: 36-6769 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

The PrivateBank and Trust Company as Successor to Founders Bank, Plaintiff, vs.

James W. Wolfenson, Mary Ann Wolfenson, Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Trustee under Trust No. 4904 as Successor to Founders Bank as Trustee, Crystal Tree Homeowner’s Association, Unknown Owners, Unknown Tenants and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants.

15CH 10754; Sheriff’s No. 160120-001F. NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2016, the Sheriff of Cook County will in Room LL06 at 1:00 p.m. on July 28, 2016 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: P.I.N.: 27-08-402-010-0000.Commonly Known As: 10435 Misty Hill Road, Orland Park, IL 60462.Improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $1,173,114.17.Sale terms: 10% down of certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, assessments, 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. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information. Momkus McCluskey, LLC (41568) 1001 Warrenville Rd., Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 434-0400/(630) 434-0444 Faxdbiederman@momlaw.com I697276

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC, Plaintiff, -v.ALVIN GOLDBERG, TAJUANA GOLDBERG, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR GB MORTGAGE, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14752 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR. Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13334 MISTY MEADOW DR., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-416-018-0000 VOL. 0152.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $526,169.79.

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 13-7277. 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. 13-7277 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 13 CH 14752 TJSC#: 36-7933 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.DANIEL D. DVORAK, KELLY A. DVORAK Defendants 15 CH 001597 11224 MARLEY BROOK COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11224 MARLEY BROOK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-203-056. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-00582.

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. 14-15-00582 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 001597 TJSC#: 36-6721 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TED SKOUNDRIANOS, ATHENA N. KLADIS A/K/A ATHENA N. KLADIS-SKOUNDRIANOS, BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 018592 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-401-045-0000. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25281.

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

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

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2 bedroom house/ apartment Palos/Moraine Valley area Call 630-407-7117 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500.

Please refer to file number 11178. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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

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

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

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

• A Cosmic Walk at the Labyrinth Saturday July 9, 9 a.m. Participants will walk reflecting upon the evolutionary nature of the Cosmos. Some are calling this the “New Story” of our time. All are welcome to engage the magnitude, elegance and wisdom of the continual unfolding of creation on the Labyrinth at The Center.

• Mindfulness Sunday July 10, 11 a.m.-noon. Mindfulness is the practice of being present to what is, with kindness and curiosity. Most practitioners say that it is easier said than done. The Center invites those interested to gather with others who seek to be truly present to their lives and to find support, guidance and companionship. No registration necessary. These Sunday morning sessions are team-led

by Dan Morley, Patty Parker and Kitty Riggenbach.

• Laughter Circle Wednesday July 13, 6 p.m.

Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien, R.N., brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, a group for people who want to laugh. Beneficial laughs will come not from jokes or comedy routines but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter, reducing stress, alleviating pain, strengthening the immune system, and even fostering interpersonal cooperation. The cost each month of participating in the Laughter Circle is $5, which Kathy donates to The Center.

Call 361-3650 to reserve a spot.

• Mommy And Me Art: Mini Sailboats Wednesday July 13, 11 a.m.-noon. Instructor Karen Signore will help students use things from nature such as walnut shells, bark, and sea shells to create a small boat, add a decorated sail made from sticks and leaves or paper and then head down to the creek to launch the boats. Participants can bring the boats home and sail them again and again. The class is designed for mothers or grandmothers with children ages 3-6, but the instructor is open to family members of all ages attending “Mommy and Me.” Workshop fees: $10 per person, per class.

• Plein Aire Sketch And Watercolor Field Trip Thursday July 14, 9:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will take a field trip to the Garfield Park Conservatory. Painting and drawing is scheduled until 12:30, when the group breaks for lunch followed by a group critique. Students are asked to bring art supplies and a folding stool or chair. Pre-registration by calling The Center at 708361-3650 is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details. A group usually meets at The Center to carpool. Classes are for students with some art experience. Class fee: $22 per session. Meet at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

• Camp Rodeo Friday July 15, 5 p.m. The Center

invites parents and friends of first session campers, as well as the community at large, to come out to the Children’s Farm to cheer on the campers as they describe their experiences, introduce the animals, and put on a riding display. The Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Outdoor Movie Night - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Bring a lawn chair and some friends for an Outdoor Movie Night. “Finding Nemo” will play on a 12-foot projector screen. Free popcorn provided

by ButterUp! Popcorn in Frankfort.

• Culinary: Roll Your Own Sushi with Mariano’s - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 12, Explore this favorite Southeast Asian food and its many different varieties that anyone can enjoy.

• Eco- Friendly Lifestyle - 4 to 5 p.m. July 12, Broaden your awareness of how much waste we produce and discover easy, practical ways to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle.

• Rube Goldberg Machine Competition - 3 to 5 p.m. July 12 and 13, Drop a ball that sets a lever off, shoot a catapult that drops a book, spin an umbrella that unlocks and opens a box. Bring your creativity and strategy skills to create your own Rube Goldberg Machine.

• Cyber Security - 4 to 5:15 p.m. July 13, Cyber security is one of the fastest growing careers. Learn to think like a hacker so you can keep your personal information safe on the internet.

• Crime Scene Science - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 14, Get a deeper look into what it’s like to be a forensic scientist: examine evidence and put the pieces of the crime scene puzzle together.

• Watercolor Techniques - 5 to 6 p.m. July 13, Create texture and effects in your watercolor paintings. Practice flat and gradated wash, wet-in-wet, and dry brush techniques.

• Behind the Scenes: Garden Patch Farms - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 14, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Tour a local farm, see how honey is harvested from a bee hive, learn about composting, and pick some fresh fruits and veggies to bring home.

• Olympic Weight Lifting - 2 to 3 p.m. July 14, Learn proper form while lifting weights at the gym, and become the best and strongest version of yourself.

• Speed Gaming Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 15, Invite your friends for a night of speed gaming and brain teasers. Live performances by Future Stuff, Mandi Burnison, and Maria Forsythe. Free food will be provided by Nothing Bundt Cakes.

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

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Apart from the holiday season, of course, summer seems to be the busiest time of the year. But unlike food-centered fall and winter celebrations, from June through August people want to get out of the kitchen as much as possible.

Many memorable summer meals are cooked outdoors. Those prepared in the kitchen tend to be quicker. Not only are we dashing around to various warm weather activities; but we also simply don’t want to spend more time than we need to in the warmest room of the house.

That’s why I like to saute during summer. Put a pan on the stove, heat up a little oil or butter, add small or thin pieces of food that cook quickly, finish it all off with an easy pan sauce, and you’ve got a delicious one-burner meal ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

One of my favorite sautes at any time of year is a recipe commonly known as Chicken Marsala, named for the fruity-tasting fortified wine from the Sicilian city of the same name. You’ll find it in many Italian restaurants, but the dish is surprisingly easy to make in your own kitchen.

Part of the dish’s quick cooking time relies on using thinly pounded pieces, or scaloppini, of boneless, skinless chicken breast. (You can also substitute turkey breast, pork or veal scaloppini.) It’s quick and easy to flatten the scaloppini yourself, but many supermarkets also sell them already prepped and ready to cook.

The only other element of the dish many people find challenging is the Marsala wine itself. After all, you may decide at the last minute to cook this dish, but may not want to make a special trip to a wine shop to buy the Marsala.

I’ve come up with a solution for you, though. As you’ll see in the recipe, I create a flavor similar to Marsala by steeping raisins in white wine; and you can even add the raisins to the dish, too, for an extra tangy-sweet surprise.

The only other thing you need

to complete the meal is a quick side dish or two to serve with the scaloppini. I like rice or mashed potatoes to help soak up the delicious sauce. And baby spinach leaves rapidly sauteed with garlic in a little olive oil makes a perfect vegetable accompaniment.

The results are casual enough to serve for a weeknight family meal, yet so beautiful and flavorful that dinner party guests will rave too. And you don’t have to tell anyone how little time you spent in the kitchen!

CHICKEN SCALOPPINI MARSALA WITH MUSHROOMS Serves 4 • 1 cup (250 mL) dry white wine • 1 cup (250 mL) seedless raisins • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, each 5 to 6 ounces (150 to 185 g), cut crosswise and diagonally into 2 equal pieces • Extra-virgin olive oil • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 cup (125 mL) allpurpose flour • 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped shallots • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic • 3/4 pound (750 g) cultivated mushrooms, stems trimmed, caps thinly sliced • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more as needed • 3 large fresh sage leaves, or 1 teaspoon dried sage • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or good-quality bottled barbecue sauce • 3/4 cup (185 mL) heavy cream • Chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish • Good-quality canned chicken broth, or water, if needed

“The Purge: Election Year” is part horror movie, part political commentary, and many parts overthe-top violence. It’s exactly what you would expect out of a film from “The Purge” franchise. The film is even topical because it’s a real election year.

“Election Year” is the third film in “The Purge” franchise. It’s a franchise based upon the premise that for one day a year all murder and things illegal are legal. Basically on this one day a year all the poor kill each other, while the rich hide in their fortresses.

This film has a similar premise where now we have a presidential candidate, senator (Elizabeth Mitchell) who is anti-Purge, and on purge night all the pro-purge people are out to kill her. Everything goes wrong. She’s on the run with her Secret Service bodyguard (Frank Grillo), trying super hard to survive. That’s basically the film. A lot of people die, there is not much storyline, and this writer likes it knowing full well most of you won’t.

The Purge franchise is one of the stranger horror properties. Its absurd tendencies are dialed up to a new notch for Election Year.

In a small saute pan or saucepan, combine the white wine and raisins. Bring to a boil over high heat; then, turn off the heat and set aside to steep.

Meanwhile, coat the chicken breasts with a little oil. Place 2 halves, spaced apart, in a large heavy-duty plastic bag. With a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy small saucepan, gently flatten the pieces to scaloppini 1/4 to 1/3 inch (6 to 8 mm) thick. Repeat with the remaining halves.

Arrange the scaloppini on parchment paper. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Dust very lightly but evenly on both sides with flour.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large skillet over high heat.

Add the scaloppini, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once and adding a little butter. Transfer to a platter. Repeat with more oil as needed and the chicken.

Spoon excess fat from the skillet, leaving a thin glaze. Add the shallots and garlic. Saute until the shallots begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper, and the sage. Saute until the mushrooms are browned and tender, 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the reserved white wine and, if you like, raisins. Otherwise, strain the wine through a sieve and discard the raisins. Cook, stirring and scraping to deglaze the pan deposits, until the liquid reduces by half, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove the sage. Stir in the hoisin or barbecue sauce and simmer to thicken slightly. Stir in the cream and bring to a simmer.

Return the scaloppini to the pan.

Simmer about 1 minute to rewarm them while stirring with a spoon to coat them with the sauce. Sprinkle with some parsley. If the sauce looks too thick, thin with a little broth or water.

Divide the chicken scaloppini among serving plates. Spoon the sauce over and around the chicken.

Sprinkle with more parsley. Serve immediately.

TONY PINTO Some viewers may find the antagonistic purgers more like cartoon characters than the intimidating threats they are supposed to be.

This is apparent in the portrayal of the rich, upper-class supporters of the purge. Subtlety is not the film’s strong suit, as there is a clear racial and economic impact to everything that happens throughout the movie. All that’s missing for a bigger racial impact is the white robes of the clan.

Even for a film in this series, some of the actions and motivations stretch the realm of believability, which diminishes any impact the film has. Released during our own election cycle, this film could be big on social commentary but, fortunately, “Election Year” skips most of this. It skips most of that in favor of typical summer blockbuster movie violence as it moves along.

After three installments of “The

Purge” franchise, the premise of this somewhat intriguing concept seems to have been played out.

It’s worth wondering what else they could do with this franchise.

Do we see a Christmas purge or is this film the end?

Ultimately this is a film for people who like senseless violence and who just want to shut their brains off and enjoy what’s on the screen. If you have seen the other Purge films this will be right in your wheel house, but for others this might be too much for you bear. If you’re still on the fence, ask yourself, “Do I really want to see pointless violence with no real storyline?”

Tony Pinto’s grade: B For about two years, I’ve been writing these reviews and I won’t be anymore. It was a fun experience and I hope you, the reader, liked my opinions on new releases.

It still amazes me that people read something I started doing just to graduate from college. Now I am going back to school and that is one of the reasons I won’t be your humble movie reviewer any more.

Thanks everybody, especially Jeff Vorva and Joe Boyle.

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.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

Swift saute: Chicken Marsala a quick fix for summer dinner

By Wolfgang Puck

This ‘Purge’ deserves a look despite senseless violence

“HOUSE OF CARDS: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON”: As the acclaimed Netflix adaptation of the British series continues, First Lady Claire Underwood’s (Robin Wright, also the director of several episodes here) own agenda for power becomes stronger, unsettling her husband Frank (Kevin Spacey).

That’s just how she wants it, but never underestimate Underwood, who typically goes about his own scheming to balance the scale. Michael Kelly and Molly Parker are among fellow cast returnees, but this season also brings in a parade of notable newcomers including Ellen Burstyn, Cicely Tyson, Neve Campbell (“Party of Five”), Joel Kinnaman and Colm Feore. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “BY THE SEA”: Having taken the reins as director on earlier films (“Unbroken,” “In the Land of Blood and Honey”), it probably was inevitable that Angelina Jolie Pitt eventually would call the shots for herself and husband Brad Pitt as ... a married couple!

She also wrote the story in which the fictional spouses are experiencing extreme strain in their relationship, but their getaway to a French town starts a healing process, thanks largely to other people the encounter. That’s the case initially, anyway, since one of the mates gets a little too close to someone else. Melanie Laurent (“Inglourious Basterds”) also is featured. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE ADDERALL DIARIES”: James Franco’s habit of choosing unexpected projects is legend now — reaffirmed recently by his involvement in a Lifetime remake of “Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?” — and this drama, which counts Robert Redford among its executive producers, can go in the same file.

Again, he plays someone living on the edge, a writer whose personal demons come into sharper focus as he researches a notorious murder case. His pursuit takes him into various vices in this adaptation of Stephen Elliott’s best seller. Ed Harris, Amber Heard, Cynthia Nixon (“Sex and the City”) and Christian Slater (whose career has gotten a big recharge from the USA Network series “Mr. Robot”) also appear. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by director Pamela Romanowsky; deleted scenes. ***

(R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE FAMILY FANG”: Jason Bateman is a triple threat as director, producer and star of this well-cast comedy-drama based on Kevin Wilson’s best seller about a potential family reunion under desperate circumstances. The grown offspring (Bateman and Nicole Kidman, who’s one of the movie’s producers as well) of two noted performance artists (Christopher Walken, Maryann Plunkett) look for their missing parents, with a lot of never-settled issues rising again for the siblings in the course of the hunt. Also featuring Kathryn Hahn, veteran character actor Harris Yulin and Broadway staple Linda Emond, the film has a screenplay by playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, whose “Rabbit Hole” also starred Kidman. DVD extra: audio commentary by Bateman. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on On Demand)

“ELECTRA WOMAN & DYNA GIRL”: Grace Helbig parlayed her online popularity into her own television series and other ventures, including this update of a kitschy Saturday-morning series, which Deidre Hall starred in around the same time she became a weekday-serial star on “Days of Our Lives.” Helbig and fellow YouTube personality Hannah Hart play small-town battlers of crime who decide to take their crusade for justice to a bigger landscape — Los Angeles — as the selfstyled team of the title. Original producers Sid and Marty Krofft’s company is still on board here.

DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Helbig and Hart. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Garden angels workshop

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Heather Young offers an art class to make terra cotta garden angels at The Center. The Center art director, Young will help students create and embellish a beautiful terra cotta sculpture of an angel to watch over their garden this Saturday July 9, from 11 a.m.-noon. The workshop fee is $10 per person, per class. 361-3650. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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Figure drawing and painting with a live model is an art class offered by Susan Flanagan at The Center.

Figure drawing and painting with live model at The Center Class will be held Monday July 11, from 9 -11:30 a.m.

Instructor Susan Flanagan provides an opportunity to draw or paint with whichever medium the students bring. Sue will give an introduction about facial and figure proportions and assist as partici-

pants draw or paint. Workshop fee: $20 plus $7 model fee.

Those interested are asked to bring paper and pencils, pens, watercolors or pastels. Call 3613650. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): Declare Independence Day all week long. Do what you want to do, with those you want to do it with. An invisible bodyguard keeps new admirers, who act like your groupies, from entering your private space.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Distill your thoughts. This is a good week to think through problems and form worthy goals. Avoid making snap decisions that could impact your bank account, Concentrate on making lasting progress.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sharp words can create fireworks.

In the week ahead don’t go to extremes or enter into debates. Focus instead on making your financial situation better by insisting on having the very best that money can buy.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Get back in the saddle. As this week unfolds you will find you can make a fresh start with something that has been on the back burner.

You may revisit childhood creative endeavors or develop healthier habits.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go for the goodness. Find peace and tranquility in quiet places this week and recharge your inner child. Coworkers and business relationships might take up a great deal of your time. Use sympathy to soothe ruffled feathers.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Read the tea leaves. Your imagination may be on overtime and you can easily develop a picture of a rosy future and make it a key objective. Avoid sharp words in public places in the early part of the week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Show off your diplomacy and people skills. By the middle of the week your good taste in is full force for purchases of finery and clothing. Guard against business offerings that might be too good to be true.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Energize your friendships. As this week unfolds you will be surprised at how often you sparkle in group settings including the work environment. You will find tackle jobs with enthusiasm and resourcefulness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Duck for cover. You will have much better luck staying at home than dealing with group dynamics in the week ahead. Focus on family interactions and home based activities to derive the most satisfaction.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think happy thoughts. Imagine a pleasant future and it will happen. You could hold the reins of power in community events, clubs or business organizations.

Develop lasting friendships in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Shake the trees. Something might fall out that makes you smile. Your verve and interest in others will brighten any gathering this week.

Some friends will leave your life as soon as they arrive, but others will last.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on making yourself healthy, wealthy and wise in the week to come. This can be a good week to begin a new health regimen or to express your creativity. Focus on being sympathetic rather than argumentative.

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St. Spyridon’s Greek Fest 123rd & Ridgeland, Palos Heights

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

July 9th & 10th

Saturday from 3 p.m. — 11 p.m.

Sunday from 11 a.m. — 11 p.m.

Admission: Adults $2 Children under 12 FREE

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

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