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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

76th Year, NO. 34 • 3 Sections

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Board, mayor vie to revamp commissions

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Bronwyn Hagey

Thirteen-year-old Bronwyn Hagey turned her camera skyward, training the lens through safety glasses, in the parking lot of the Palos Heights Library to capture this image of the solar eclipse in progress Monday.

EYES TO THE SKIES

Cloudy weather nearly eclipses the eclipse

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

Less than 15 minutes before the solar eclipse was expected to peak in the Chicago area, things weren’t looking up at the Palos Heights Public Library.

In fact, it seemed a live video feed from NASA in the library’s darkened community room was about as close as people were going to get to see a natural phenomenon that hadn’t swept the entire continental United States since 1918.

“We watched the simulcast in the library,” said Pat Wojcik of Tinley

Park who had her grandson, Connor Stenson, with her. “Too bad it couldn’t be more of a brighter day.”

But soon after filing out into the parking lot shortly after 1 p.m., the weather took a turn for the better.

In the early part of the day, hazy clouds diffused the sun but still allowed it to shine through brightly.

By afternoon, however, the clouds had turned thick and blocked the sun almost entirely—until show time, which began in earnest at about 1:18 and lasted for approximately two-and-a-half minutes.

See ECLIPSE, Page 2

Regional News Editor

You may not have noticed yet, but the population of Palos Heights grew last week by about 10 percent, and that will mean additional money in the hands of local retailers and service providers around town.

A new academic year is kicking off at Trinity Christian College and there are lots of students

suddenly in Palos Heights again.

“Welcome Trinity Students and Parents” signs have been placed along the main thoroughfares all around the city and are difficult to miss.

“We have about a thousand undergraduate students and a couple hundred students in our graduate program,” said Amy Stickel, communications manager at the school, 6601 W. College Drive.

And with a population of

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Something to flip over

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Palos Park residents Jean Marquez and her daughter, Sofia, 5, gaze skyward in the parking lot of the Palos Heights Library.

Influx of Trinity students boosts local economy

By Anthony Caciopo

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau’s attempt to form an ad-hoc committee tasked with revamping the village’s numerous volunteer commissions and advisory boards was rejected at the Village Board meeting on Monday.

Rather than approving a committee chosen by the mayor to do the work over a six-month period, the board voted 4-3 to host a public workshop within the next two months, and handle the matter there. Trustee Dan Calandriello suggested the workshop idea, and said that the Village Board would run it as a “committee of the whole,” seeking input from current commission members, and

all village residents, as well as those people whom Pekau had wanted to be on the committee.

“I think it is an important task, and it should be a transparent process,” said Calandriello, who said the workshop would be open to “all 60,000 residents” of the village. The trustee said the public workshop would avoid any chance of violating the Open Meetings Act, but Pekau said meetings held by his commission would have been in compliance.

The issue of reforming the commission structure has been discussed at several meetings in recent months, but for various reasons, no votes were taken until Monday. At the most recent

12,438 permanent residents in the city as of last year, according to the U.S Census Bureau, it doesn’t take a Trinity math major to realize the students can make a significant impact in Palos Heights by the sheer weight of their numbers.

“We’ve got 57 local businesses offering discounts to the students this year,” said Robert P. Grossart, chairman of the Palos Heights Business/Economic

Advisory Committee. Grossart and representatives from other Palos Heights entities gathered last Friday to greet students on their traditional move-in day, welcoming them with literature about the town’s services, offering giveaways and providing free food from five vendors.

One of the 57 local businesses offering discounts off purchase See TRINITY, Page 2

A Brother Rice cheerleader flips during a 2016 opening game between Brother Rice and St. Rita at Soldier Field. The 2017 season opens up on Friday night.

High school football season starts tomorrow

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Illinois High School Association football season opens Friday and the area has nine games on the schedule the first weekend of the season.

The main event will be the rivalry game with Brother Rice visiting Marist.

Others on the slate include Chicago Noble/Bulls at Chicago Christian as the Knights celebrate their 50th year in the sport. Oak Lawn visits Marian Catholic, Richards travels to Mundelein for a game with Carmel, Lyons visits

Sandburg, Chicago CICS/Ellison visits Shepard, Stagg visits Thornton Fractional North and Benet Academy visits St. Laurence.

On Saturday, Evergreen Park takes on the Chicago Agricultural School at noon at Gately Stadium.

Inside this issue of the Regional/ Reporter is a special section chock full of stories, photos, schedules and hundreds of names listed in the rosters. On page 3 of the regular sports section, six so-called experts will predict the first week of the football action.

Also in sports, the front page features a look at area fall sports.

Palos Park family bake sale, lemonade stand raises funds for Misericordia

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

A humble lemonade stand set up to mark a child’s first birthday has picked up steam during recent years to become a mini-powerhouse of a fundraiser for people with developmental disabilities.

The annual Molly Browne Gallagher Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale was held Aug. 13 in Palos Park and the turnout of friends, family and strangers filled the lawn and the driveway, with some visitors parking more than a block away to join the fun.

The fundraiser has generated approximately $68,000 and counting.

“It’s the biggest we’ve ever had,” said a beaming Maggie Browne, Molly’s mother, who estimated the Aug. 13 `crowd at about 250 people.

Molly, 9, has Down syndrome, a genetic condition that results in physical growth delays, characteristic facial features and varying levels of intellectual disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in 700 babies born in the U.S. has Down syndrome, or about 6,000 babies born each year.

Molly is non-verbal but highly active and engaged with those around her. During the benefit, she could be found in a dunk tank, pretending to sing at a microphone and strumming the guitar of a visiting musician, all within minutes.

“She’s a real character,” said her sister, Bridget, 14. “She loves to give hugs, especially if you’re ever crying or sad. She’s very athletic and loves to wrestle my brothers.”

“Molly is smarter than a whip,” said the girls’ mother. “If she wants something, she goes and gets it.”

Bridget launched what would become the annual event when she was only 6 years old and Molly was 1.

“We wanted to do something really special for her,” said Bridget. “We set up a little homemade lemonade stand in Beverly,” the Chicago community where the family lived at the time.

“We hung up some homemade posters in the neighborhood and got a few donations,” she said.

“With literally just brownies, freeze pops and a gallon of lemonade, we made $250,” said Maggie Gallagher.

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Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Molly Gallagher, 9, takes to the microphone to “sing” while a band plays nearby during an annual family benefit for Misericordia Heart of Mercy, which provides care for people with developmental disabilities. Molly has Down syndrome.

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POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI Maria Molina, 32, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash in which her vehicle struck a lightpole at 12:05 a.m.

Aug. 16, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she failed field sobriety tests. She was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. She is due in court on Sept. 13.

Reginald Riley. 51, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11:32 p.m. Saturday, at Route 83 and Harlem Avenue.

Police said Riley was also cited for improper lane usage, as well as fleeing and eluding police because he tried to get away from them by driving through a red light.

He is due in court by Sept. 13.

Trisha Merino, 40, of Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a

traffic stop at 2:10 a.m. Sunday, in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on Oct. 5.

Criminal damage Donna J. Kocim Samonski, of the 12900 block of Sycamore Lane, was issued a local ordinance violation for criminal damage to property following an incident that occurred on her block at 8:11 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she admitted putting glue in the lock of her neighbor’s gate, causing damage to it. She is due at a hearing in City Hall on Sept. 27.

Police said an unknown person or people broke the glass window of the press box at the Chicago Christian High School football field at the 12000 block of South Oak Park Avenue on Aug. 7. Several empty beer cans were left at the scene, police said.

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Left: Gene Davis of Palos Hills, whose parents talked about the solar eclipse of 1918, takes in the sight of the rare celestial occurrence. Right: Warren Hagey of Palos Heights lets children gaze through a homemade pinhole camera that allowed safe viewing of the eclipse for those without special glasses.

Eclipse

Continued from Page 1 “Isn’t that something!” said Wojcik as the darkish cloud cover diminished just enough to let the sun shine through in a hazy fashion again. “This is really great. I’m glad I came.”

“It looks like a smiley face almost,” said her grandson, Connor.

“It looks really cool right now.”

About three-dozen people were on hand at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave., to take part in a buzz that had been sweeping the nation.

For the first time since the early part of the last century, people all

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Orland Park resident Owen Glennon (second from left), a math teacher at Marist High School, poses for a photo with Mayor Keith Pekau (left) and Trustee Dan Calandriello after they presented him with an “Award of Excellence in Education” at the Village Board meeting on Monday. Glennon, who has been teaching calculus at Marist for 41 years, was on the content advisory board and resource team that helped edit a new textbook, Calculus for the AP Course. With them was Marist Principal Larry Tucker, at far right, who was there to also congratulate Glennon.

Orland Park Continued from Page 1

Village Board meeting two weeks ago, Pekau pointed out that the village has 19 commissions.

Some, such as the Veterans Commission, sponsor community events. “But some, like the economic development advisory board, had not met in five years,” said Pekau. “We don’t even know when groups like the Civic Center Commission and the Electronics Commission last met.”

Pekau had named Trustee Carole Ruzich as chairperson of the committee, with Trustee Patricia Gira as vice chair. Residents Ed Giron, Kevin Scanlan, Jeannine Smith Ed Schussler, and Bill Healy were the other members chosen. Schussler is a former trustee and a vocal opponent of former mayor Dan McLaughlin.

The stated purpose of the adhoc committee was to “review our existing commissions’ goals, structure, charter and current level of engagement and impact; identify commissions that are no longer needed and make recommendations on new commissions and advisory boards to fill needed gaps. Make recommendations on commissions’ structure, meeting requirements, goals and charters to help make them more value added for the Village Board and staff. Make recommendations on how to make commissions more efficient and effective. Ensure that our commission structure continues to meet state requirements.”

The plan was for the committee to operate for about six months, meeting as needed and bringing their recommendations to the Village Board.

But Gira was among the four trustees who voted against form-

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ing it, along with Calandriello, Michael Carroll and Kathy Fenton. The only two voting with Pekau were Ruzich and James Dodge.

“This workshop would be a recipe for disaster,” said Pekau.

Dodge said that he also was “viscerally against” the idea of a workshop.

“I think you didn’t like the members of the committee because they were my supporters, so they shouldn’t be on the board.

But using that measurements, a lot of other people should be off commissions because they supported (McLaughlin),” said Pekau. “The election is over but for some of you, it is not,” he said.

“It is a shame you did not have the courage to tell the members of the committee that you did not want them there,” said Pekau, apologizing to the appointees for the wasted time.

“I take offense to that remark.

I don’t have any personal issues with any members of this board,” said Calandriello, adding that he has known Schussler and Healy, and their families, for many years.

Carroll said afterward that “it is disingenuous of the mayor to say we sprung this on him. We’ve talked about this for weeks and he knew how we felt.”

“We are elected to do this type of work. We shouldn’t be passing it off to someone else,” said Gira. She noted that at one of the first meetings where the ad-hoc committee was brought up, she cited a list of concerns she had, including that it might bypass the Village Board.

Pekau asserted that between the four opponents of his idea, they had 40 years of experience on the board, and had done nothing about the commissions in that time.

across the U.S. got to see a solar eclipse. The path of “totality”— in which the moon completely obscures the sun—was relatively narrow, passing over Carbondale, Illinois but at least a portion of the eclipse could be seen everywhere in the country. Here in the Chicago area, the coverage of the sun by the moon was approximately 87 percent.

A similar solar eclipse occurred in 1979, but only in a portion of the U.S. The phenomenon is not expected again over a portion of North America until 2024, although it may occur over oceans and remote areas.

Other types of solar eclipses occur, but are not total. Partial eclipses are common. Annual eclipses also feature the moon directly between the Earth and sun, but the moon is too far away from Earth to give the look of covering the sun.

“This is so exciting,” said Beverly Nielson of Palos Hills who had come to the library with her neighbor, Gene Davis. “We’ve had such a buildup, waiting for all this.”

The small crowd in the library parking lot was equipped with eclipse-safe viewing glasses as they gazed skyward. One family

employed a homemade pinhole camera.

Predictions of near-darkness during the height of the eclipse did not come to fruition, however.

At the eclipse’s peak, the look and feel in the library parking lot was little different than what one would notice as a thunderstorm approached.

But despite the less-than-ideal conditions, it appeared no one walked away from the library disappointed.

“Different, amazing, unique,” said Thomas Strack of Palos Heights, eager to share his impression of the event.

Trinity

Continued from Page 1 prices is Richard’s Bicycles, 11933 S. Harlem Ave. “It’s worth it, no question to that,” said store owner Richard Dziedzic. “The immediate impact is not a big one but over the next couple months we’ll have 25 students who’ll come in and present us with their Trinity discount.”

Dziedzic said the reason his shop offers discounts is twofold.

“One, to let the kids know that we’re here if they need us and two, to encourage them to use their bikes. We’ve got great trails, great streets in Palos Heights.”

Another business likely to be regularly patronized by college students is the Computer Greeks, 12222 S. Harlem Ave. “We’ve got a lovely sign right outside our window, ‘Welcome back students’,” laughed Toby Georgiou, the manager. “We’ve been here eight years and we’ve been involved (in the discount program) for as long as it’s been available.”

Grosssart, of the Business/ Economic Advisory Committee, estimated the positive impact to the local economy with Trinity students in town to be approximately 5 to 10 percent. During move-in day, he recalled the relatively recent history of the city’s reach-out to the Trinity student body.

“This is our fifth anniversary of this event,” he said. “We started out because we thought Trinity is kind of a hidden asset. Nobody knew when the students were coming back. It’s a way to try to say ‘Welcome to Palos Heights’.”

Frank Salman owns Royalberry Waffle House & Restaurant at 6417 W. 127th St. in the Indian Hills Shopping Center.

“I do it every year,” he said of the Trinity discount program. “I love to do things for our schools, our park district.”

Salman says he takes part in the program because of a regular customer who is involved with Trinity.

“This is probably my third or fourth year,” he said. “It helps.

I’d absolutely recommend it (to other business owners). It brings

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Kristi Hendricks of Sheboygan, Wisc. and her mother, Tricia, haul a heavy load of belongings on move-in day at Trinity Christian College where Kristi is majoring in nursing. Not pictured are Kristi’s younger sister, Erin and younger brother, Cory, who also helped handle the moving chores.

people into my restaurant, it helps market my business.”

“Trinity has been proud to call Palos Heights home since 1959,” said Becky Starkenburg, vice president for Student Life at the college.

“We truly appreciate how the community welcomes our students back to campus every fall and offers them a home away from home during their time here. And we know our students appreciate that many local businesses generously offer discounts to the Trinity community on all types of food, services and shopping,” she said.

Back at the Palos Heights tent on move-in day, Jim McGonigal, owner of Aurelio’s Pizza, 6543 W. 127th St., had 10 boxes of pizza ready to serve hungry students and their parents who dropped by.

Aurelio’s was one of five food vendors to serve the students on move-in day.

“We have a great relationship with Trinity,” he said. “Students love pizza. When I get the call to help out, I’m always here. We’ve donated pizzas for this event for the last five years and I’ve been personally serving for the last three.”

Aurelio’s is also among the 57

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As he kept a close watch on the boxed pizza supply on the long table, he ran down his customers’ top choices.

Darrieus Pendleton, a theater major from suburban South Holland, serves himself a slice of pizza from Aurelio’s in Palos Heights last Friday, the day in which many students moved into Trinity Christian College to start the new academic year.

“Nationally, pepperoni is the most popular topping,” McGonigal said. “In Chicago, it’s Italian sausage. But the kids really go for Hawaiian and the barbecue chicken pizzas.”

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Day Dreamer Jewelry, local environmental activist at August 30 Palos Farmers Market

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Eclipse rings in first day of school at Dist. 118

“An orange smile!” “Mac n’ cheese powder!” “An orange banana!” exclaimed youngsters as they finally caught a glimpse of the historic 2017 solar eclipse at about 1:25 p.m., Monday in the grassy field behind Palos West Elementary School, 12700 S. 104th Ave., Palos Park. It was an overcast, humid afternoon for the “Great American Solar Eclipse,” but Palos 118 students were able to gaze in wonder at the scientific phenomenon once there was a break in clouds. Students and staff from Palos East, West and South schools were all furnished with a pair of NASA-approved, ISO-compliant solar glasses for the special event, which coincided with their first day of school.

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Teachers Nick Bax and Brian Sievers took students outside to watch the solar eclipse Monday at Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. Clouds prevented a clear view, but the kids could still see it happen, reported a school administrator.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charge three with driving drunk Orland Park police charged Tinley Park resident Samantha Insalaco, 32, with aggravated DUI, driving while using an electronic communications device, driving on a suspended license, operating a motor vehicle with expired registration and improper lane usage after they curbed her car in the 16000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:06 a.m. July 27. Police said they initially saw Insalaco looking down at her cellphone while driving and then noticed erratic driving. A check of records showed that her license was suspended for a DUI offense and that she was wanted in DuPage County for failure to appear in court on a DUI charge, police added. The vehicle was towed and seized, and Insalaco was due at a bond hearing the next day.

Jeffrey Scott Boland, 38, of Griffith, Ind. was charged with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and leaving the scene of an accident after police stopped his

car near Lawrence Court and Orlan Brook Drive at 6:59 p.m. July 31.

Police said his car hit a vehicle driven by an Orland Park woman near 151st Street and Orlan Brook Drive a short time earlier and then crashed into a mailbox in the 15300 block of South Nicole Court. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Boland is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Sept. 8.

Orland Hills resident Enrique Rodriguez, 29, was charged with DUI/alcohol and drugs, improper lane usage and possession of cannabis after police curbed his car in the 14800 block of South LaGrange Road at 12:59 a.m. July 29. His vehicle was towed and impounded, and Rodriguez was due in court in Bridgeview last Thursday.

Charge two after attempt to buy iPhones Two people were arrested after they allegedly used deception to attempt to purchase two iPhones worth a total of $1,938 from the Apple Store in Orland Square Mall at 1:53 p.m. July 29. Chicago resident Patrice A. Boyd, 30,

Rita Schultz and her beautiful, hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind and unique jewelry will make her final appearance at the Palos Heights Farmers Market outdoor season on August 30th. Stop by to see her latest creations of earrings, necklaces and bracelets. Rita’s jewelry is inspired by nature and makes a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe. More information can be found at RitaSchultz.com or on Facebook (RitaSchultzJewelry).

Local resident Carol Alesia will also be at the Community Tent.

Carol witnessed the devastating effects of rodent poisoning on her beloved owls nesting in her own backyard. She will share alternatives to rodenticides at the market.

Stop by for more information.

Stop by the market to get everything needed for delicious school lunches! A tremendous amount of fruits and vegetables are in the market now. Stop by for early fall apples, raspberries, plums, peaches, nectarines, melons and watermelons, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, onions, corn, summer and early fall squashes and more.

A large selection of other food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, multiple types of bakery items, pies, noodles, multiple varieties of artisan cheeses, eggs, butter, jams, jellies, local honey, olive oils, vinegars, beef, pork, chicken,

salsas, pasta, barbecue sauces and Italian peppers.

Also available are three different varieties of ready-to-eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, readyto-bake pizza, pesto, organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews.

Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh-cut flowers. Finally, get ready for tailgate and fall parties at the Pampered Chef, who has everything you will need.

The market’s Facebook page (PalosHeightsFarmersMarket) will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day. Shop early for best selection.

At the City Tent, make sure to pick up and have endorsed your Frequent Shopper Card. Receive double credit on your card every week for donations of either canned goods or fresh produce.

Canned donations are given to Palos Methodist Church Food Pantry, 12108 S. Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights. Fresh produce is delivered to Operation Blessing, 4901 W. 128th Place in Alsip.

LINK cards are also accepted at the Palos Market. The process starts at the City Tent.

Also while at the City Tent, pick up this week’s recipe, “Summer Nectarine Crumble” courtesy of Dr. John Principe, M.D. of WellbeingMD Center for Life. This and some previous year’s recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at wellbeingmd. com, or palosheights.org. New to the market in 2017, Farmers Market gift certificates are available for purchase. They make great gifts! They can be purchased for $5 each and can be used at the vendors.

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market Sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, M.D. of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health; The Private Bank; CNB Bank and Trust; United Trust Bank; City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz; Running for Kicks; Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be found at palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org, visiting the market’s Facebook page or calling 708-361-1800.

Feds award grant to improve Midway Airport U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D3rd) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Midway Airport a $246,250 grant to reconstruct runway lighting at the airport and improve safety.

“Midway serves a vital role in national air travel and our regional

was charged with identity theft and forgery, and Brant L. Davis, 25, of Park City, Ill. was charged with deceptive practices and alteration of a debit card. Boyd allegedly used the personal information of a 35-year-old person from Clay City, Ill. to try and buy the phones.

Cook County Commissioner Both were due at a bond hearing Sean M. Morrison (R-17th) and the following day. his office will offer assistance to Two hit with retail constituents wishing to appeal theft charge their 2017 Property Tax AssessTwo 18-year-old women were ment.

“The Property Assessment charged with retail theft after they allegedly worked together to steal Appeal process can be tricky at $520 worth of clothing from the times, so our office staff is very JCPenney store in Orland Square Mall at 5:50 p.m. Aug. 2. Store security agents told police that Oak Lawn resident Olivia Jebreal and Yasmine E. Jebreal, of Arabi, La. were spotted on surveillance cameras committing the crime. They were apprehended by police in another store in the mall and confessed to stealing the merchandise, according to the police report. Both are due at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Sept. 12.

economy,” Lipinski said. “This investment will help to ensure that the airport is operating as safely and efficiently as possible. I promise to continue working to see that the federal government keeps investing in Midway and the neighborhoods and communities that surround it.”

Lipinski is the senior member

from the state on the House Transportation and Infrastructure committee and serves on the Aviation subcommittee. Since coming into office, he has helped secure 10s of millions of dollars for projects to improve the airport and surrounding communities.

Morrison offers aid with tax assessment appeals happy to offer technical assistance to taxpayers with completing the necessary paperwork, and searching for the appropriate comparable properties,” Morrison said.

Taxpayers can appeal their assessment when their township is open for appeal by the Cook County Assessor’s Office. Orland

Township is now open for appeals through Aug. 28.

Taxpayers residing within the 17th District can make an appointment by calling the 17th District Office at (708) 349-1336. Morrison’s office is located at 15040 S. Ravinia, Suite 44, Orland Park.

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Peyton Anderson twirls cotton candy for Chloe Friend at the Molly Browne Gallagher annual fundraiser. Peyton’s father, Rob Anderson, helped make the day possible by contributing much of the machinery and equipment needed for the event.

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Continued from Page 1 “We decided to do something special with the money and as a family we donated to Misericordia.”

Misericordia Heart of Mercy, on Chicago’s North Side, serves children and adults with developmental disabilities. The organization has a special place in the hearts of the Gallagher family because of Maggie’s late father, Tom Browne.

“It was a really big charity my dad supported. He volunteered there,” she said, referring to a now-closed Misericordia facility located on West 47th Street in Chicago.

After the first event, recalled Gallagher, “People called and said, ‘If you do this next year, I want to donate some baked goods’.”

That second year, donations

jumped up to $3,000. Now in its eighth year, the fundraiser has raised a total of $68,000 for Misericordia, according to Maggie Gallagher.

“It’s grown and grown every year and every year we try to do something different,” Gallagher said. The family, which also includes father Mike, and brothers Patrick, 13 and Danny, 11 moved to Palos Park two years ago.

Molly has begun her first year at Elim Christian Services School, 13020 S. Central Ave. in Palos Heights.

“Elim is the best,” said Gallagher. “Molly is sweet as can be, but stubborn as well. Being non-verbal, she needs to get her needs across. She might come up to you and push you, but that’s not to be mean. It’s to say ‘Hey, here I am, can you get me a hot dog’!”

Gallagher said planning for the

annual event begins in June.

“I go to local businesses and tell them our story,” she said. “This year we have 60 raffle prizes from businesses and individuals.”

In addition to her immediate family, Gallagher credits her sisters Cathy, Julie and Amy for the success of the fundraisers, along with brothers-in-law Erich Stockwell and Mark Brandt.

“I couldn’t do it without them,” she said.

Standing in her driveway, Gallagher paused to reflect.

“It’s all because of the generosity of friends, family and strangers— or should I say, friends we just haven’t met yet,” she said.

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Rauner’s ‘nothing’ stance is anything but Gov. Bruce Rauner has said for the past several days that he’s open to just about any sort of compromise in order to get school funding reform signed into law.

For example, he recently told Amanda Vinicky on Public Television’s “Chicago Tonight” program that there was nothing on his list that he had to have.

“Nothing,” he said when asked to clarify. “Absolutely nothing has to happen. The only principle we should be guided by is what’s best for our children, what treats them all the same so they have the best chance they can at the American dream.”

That could be a very big caveat. It more than just implies that he intends to stick to his guns on stripping money from the Chicago Public Schools, which he contends is given special treatment in the education funding reform bill he vetoed. The Democrats will most definitely not like that.

But even if the negotiations among the four legislative leaders do produce some progress, some folks are still doubtful that Gov. Rauner can bring himself to sign the bill, or that his new staff can get him to stick to his word.

If you go back to 2015, you may remember that after weeks of negotiations over a stopgap budget and after a tentative deal had been reached, Rauner decided during the ensuing weekend that he had some additional demands that would clearly be unacceptable to the Democrats. His top staff fought back hard, insisting that he couldn’t back out after accepting terms. Rauner signed the bill.

More recently, near the end of June, you might recall that Rauner’s office publicly berated the Democrats for not officially transmitting the Chicago gun crimes bill to his desk in order to deliberately deprive the governor of a “win.” The Democrats denied they had any such intentions and the legislation was quickly sent to Rauner. The governor’s staff set up a press conference for the very next day and Chicago’s police superintendent came down to the Statehouse for the signing ceremony.

Just before he was set to sign the bill, however, Rauner blew up at his communications staff over a single sentence in a Chicago Tribune article which detailed his battle with Mayor Rahm Emanuel about the sale of the Thompson Center. As it turns out, Rauner had misread the sentence, but the blowup was “like nothing I had seen before,” said one person who was present.

And then the governor reportedly had second thoughts about signing the gun bill, other sources say. Mind you, this was just before the signing ceremony was supposed to begin.

A task force inserted into the legislation to help the Illinois State Police combat violent crimes was what reportedly set him off. Sources say he flip-flopped and wanted to veto the bill.

Again, this was minutes before he was set to publicly sign the thing with Chicago’s most senior cop on his way to town.

His top staff had to intervene again and eventually convinced him to calm down and sign the bill.

Most of those staffers had been with Gov. Rauner since the campaign. They’d learned over the years how to deal with him and, since they helped get him to the governor’s office, Rauner trusted them enough to eventually listen. But Rauner fired some of them when he brought in far-right Illinois Policy Institute staffers and the rest quit in disgust.

Nobody on his current upper echelon staff has a similar personal history with Rauner. And so far, nobody on that staff appears to have the ability to steer him in the right direction.

They’re letting Bruce be Bruce, and that has its consequences.

Rauner’s former staffers negotiated what started out as a quasi “sanctuary state” bill for illegal immigrants to a point that was even further to the right than where the governor wanted to be.

While he is expected to sign the bill as I write this, Rauner hedged publicly about it during an appearance on the Fox News Channel and proponents couldn’t get him to firmly commit to make it a law.

So, there’s naturally some informed doubt that the governor will be able to bring himself to sign something as big and important as an education funding reform bill. The governor publicly denied last week that the first lady has become more involved in his administration, but by all accounts she most certainly has and she now may be the only hope of keeping him on track.

This piece of legislation will forever define him, one way or another. If it’s passed over his veto (in whatever form), he may never live it down.

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RICH MILLER

Is the school year starting too soon for kids?

When I was a kid, it seemed like we had the whole summer to enjoy before going back to school. We’d get out in early June and didn’t have to report back to the classrooms until after Labor Day. These days, the summer isn’t even over and kids don’t get to enjoy much before they’re already thinking about buying books, school supplies and worrying about the added costs of school, like lunch, transportation and new clothes.

My son is a junior now at Sandburg High school in Orland Park. His sister went there and I think they are lucky.

Sandburg is one of the best schools in the Chicagoland suburbs. I exclude Chicago because any suburban school is better than the Chicago schools, “where I learned me English.”

Most of my school days were spent at Chicago schools where teachers seemed concerned with the star students and ignored the rest of us.

August was just a week old when my son was worrying about his class schedule, buying books and readying for school.

He shouldn’t have had to worry about all that in August. He should have been thinking about having fun. He should have been worrying about splashing in the pool, thinking about vacations and enjoying doing nothing with friends his age.

It seems like they put too much pressure on kids these days to be successful. Too much drive to make them perfect. Too

RAY HANANIA much orchestrating their lives to be something that maybe is different from what they should be.

Kids should be able to spend a summer without any pressures to allow their inner creative selves to evolve and mature.

Kids need fun in their lives. It can’t be all business.

I’m not sure why the school schedules are so skewed or why parents think that it’s better to have their kids in school instead of enjoying the summer.

Maybe it’s the times. When I was young, we could stay out late without the fear of being murdered, or shot down by street gangs.

The truth is that violence in the 1960s was just as bad as violence is today. They were killing each other back then, too. But we just didn’t read about it as much. We didn’t get all the gruesome details about the crimes like we get today.

Maybe parents think their kids are safer at school instead of sitting on the “stoop” — the front steps of the front porch — where they are sitting ducks for errant bullets from street gang drive-by shootings,

or the influence of drug dealers.

Or, maybe some parents just have no choice. When I was young, most kids had their mothers at home taking care of them, watching them and helping to keep them out of trouble. My mom worked at the Solo Cup factory while my dad worked in the Loop. But that was the exception. Most of the other kids had at least one parent around during the summer days to keep them out of trouble.

Today, parents see schools as much as learning centers as they do day-care centers. In some cases, school is the only place where some kids get a nutritious meal, or even a hot meal.

If schools are having problems, it’s because of our society. We put the emphasis on the idea of having school in session instead of putting the priority on what’s best for our children.

It’s about the kids. The priority should be on the kids.

I’m not saying the teachers or administrators or even the government officials are not doing their jobs. They are working hard and they deserve our praise. I am saying let’s stop and think about how things have changed and ask ourselves, is it really for the benefit of our kids?

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

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The sweetened drink tax imposed on Cook County communities — especially those that border collar counties — will have devastating effects on local businesses. The media has been filled with stories of Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. small businesses fearing the Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer impact the tax will have on their restaurants, neighborhood The Business Side The News Side grocery stores and diners.

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Where is the Obamacare repeal promise?

Dear Editor, As a Republican voter, I was assured that a defeat for Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton would reward us with the repeal and replacement of Obamacare. Instead we were given an asinine excuse from Republican Senator Mitch McConnell that President Elect Trump has “excessive expectations.” No! It has not been seven weeks or seven months — it has been seven long years that we heard the same mantra

that a GOP win would rid us of Obamacare. Republican Senator McConnell, establishment Republicans and RINO Republicans (Republicans In Name Only) should know that the elephant never forgets!

Mary Cvack Palos Park

President Trump not fit for office Dear Editor, President Trump entered into the political realm by telling a lie about President Obama’s birthplace. It was that lie that had many people following the words of Donald Trump.

That was his contribution to the people of the United States of America. He continues to lie almost every week about something.

The speeches he made during and after the protest marches in Charlottesville, Virginia are atrocious.

He gave a speech on one day, and the next day he changed his words, only to change them again to show he really is a racist by speaking well of the Nazis and white supremacists. He certainly proved that he is no fit to be a president. His words endanger the lives of many people.

I am writing this letter on Monday, Aug. 21, hours before his scheduled speech tonight. I fear what he has to

say about the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He still has no answer to North Korea and their missile threat. His answer to Venezuela’s problems is threatening them with our military might. Venezuela does not belong to the USA. This does not stop him from starting a war someplace in the world.

He is aching to start a war so he can then brag about how he handles it. Sending our American men and women into a war doesn’t bother Trump. His family members will not go into a war.

Mr. Trump has a penchant to talk badly about former President Obama. What bothers him the most of a healthcare program is that the present one is referred to as “Obamacare.”

He wants a new healthcare plan from Congress, just so he can do away with the word, Obama “care.” In just about every subject that comes up, he slanders President Obama. Mr. Trump has no decency.

I said it months ago; Trump should be impeached by Congress. Or, he may want to resign. He is not fit to be our president, and Congress has to do its duty and save our country from total failure.

With God’s help, we will survive!

Dean Koldenhoven Palos Heights

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Can you save for college and retirement? a regular basis, rather than come up with big lump sums later on. And by following this approach, you may be in a better financial position for investing in your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. Obviously, it’s to your benefit to contribute as much as you can to these plans, Edward Jones which offer tax advantages and a wide range need to save for college at all, but don’t burden of investment options. If you’re investing in yourself with the expectation that you need a 401(k) or similar employer-backed plan, try to pick up the full tab for your children’s to boost your contributions every time your salary increases. At the very least, always put schooling.

On a practical level, you may want to commit in enough to earn your employer’s matching to putting a certain amount per month into a contribution, if one is offered.

And once your children are through with college savings vehicle, such as a 529 plan. college, you can discontinue saving in your You can generally invest in the 529 plan offered Photo by Bob Bong by most states, but in some cases, you may 529 plan (although you may want to open an- The Whistle Sports Bar & Grill has opened a second location in Tinley Park be eligible for a state income tax incentive. other one in the future for your grandchildren) Also, all withdrawals from 529 plans will be and devote more money to your retirement free from federal income taxes, as long as accounts.

It can certainly be challenging to save for the money is used for a qualified college or education and retirement — but with discipline graduate school expense of the beneficiary you’ve named. (Withdrawals for expenses other and perseverance, it can be done. So, give it than qualified education expenditures may be the “old college try.”

Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with subject to federal and state taxes and a 10% Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is penalty on the earnings.)

By starting your 529 plan early, when your at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at children are young, you’ll give the invest- 361-3400. This article was written by Edward ments within the plan more time to grow. Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Whistle Sports Bar & Grill, Plus, you can make smaller contributions on Financial Advisor. which opened in June, 2016 in Oak Lawn, celebrated its first anniversary by opening a second location in Tinley Park in July.

The Tinley location opened July 10 at 7537 W. 159th St. and is bigger than the Oak Lawn location at 4909 W. 95th St. Both have big business. It is a lot to deal with screen televisions for sports fans. when you marry a guy in a family Both establishments stay open business. until 2 a.m. They open at 7 a.m. for “We will be aiming to clear evbreakfast from Monday to Satur- erything out by the end of August. day and open at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

So, If you need anything now is “We can’t sell liquor bethe time. Fixtures, fans, table & fore noon on Sunday in Tinley Park,” said Laura Ridener, man- floor lamps, supplies, light bulbs, ager at the Oak Lawn location. fluorescent tubes, ballasts, office “But the bar opens at 11 a.m. in furniture, shelving, pallet racking, file cabinets.

Oak Lawn.”

“We extend our thanks to all Ridener said both locations offer the same extensive menu, the customers, vendors, past emwhich features breakfast, appetiz- ployees, friends and relatives that ers, soups and salads, sandwich- were a part of our journey.

“We will never forget all of es, burgers, tacos, sides and even the wonderful people that we dessert. met and relationships that were She was said the menu was “betFashion Chat columnist Caroline Foreman (left) and Valerie Gobos ter than usual bar food. Our pork formed over the years.

“Now we will be starting the Photo by Pat Bailey attend the Mariam Paré exhibit at tenderloin sandwich is excellent.”

A big difference between both next phase of our journey thru McCord Gallery.

The exhibit space at McCord Gallery, 9602 W. Creek Rd. in Palos Park. locations is that the Tinley location life wherever it takes us.” has an outdoor patio while Oak Avon Store closing Lawn does not. in Frankfort “We added garage doors that The Avon Store at Benton we can open to access the patio,” On Friday August 4, 2017, imchic crowd. Arlene Sypniewski’s patent-leather Tory Burch clutch. Ridener said. “We added those Drive and Harlem Avenue in mensely beautiful and inspiring ensemble demonstrated her expert I wore a beige and black striped during the remodel.”

Frankfort Square is scheduled to paintings were not the only visions styling eye through her black trou- tank with matching trousers, an For information, call the Tinley close on Aug. 31. It opened in on display. Art lovers and locals sers and top counterbalanced by open black silk top with a ruby location at 708-904-4990 and Oak December, 2009. alike traveled to the McCord Galher black and white houndstooth and gold medallion print, and a Lawn at 708-581-5964. The web Co-owner Vicky Earley, of Molery in Palos Park for the opening print blazer and checker print scarf red clutch with a Lucite handle. site is www.whistle95.com. There kena, said the closing was “for reception of Mariam Paré’s exhibit. in the same colors. Her son, Robert Robert dubbed Valerie and I the are separate Facebook pages for personal reasons.”

At the age of 20, Mariam was in Sypniewski, the master of ceremo- “printed pants twins.” each location.

She said the store could close Chicago traveling in a friend’s car nies at the festivity, wore khakis earlier if everything is sold. “Right The sleek fashion in the attendwhen a stray bullet passed through with inescapable vulnerability and and a sand tan jacket with a black ees certainly echoed their utter C&L Electric to close now, it looks like we’ll be open the car door and struck Mariam desperation portrayed in a collec- printed tie.

C & L Electrical Supply & until the end of the month.” joyful in celebrating art and a in the back of her neck. She was tion of scenes with a white dove.

Robert’s aunt, Cynthia Weglarz, lust for life. Present your joie de Lighting Showroom in Oak Lawn The store at 7212 W. Benton To commence the month-long wore a dress with a central conleft permanently paralyzed with is closing its doors after 68 year Dr. was one of only a few retail vivre at the McCord Gallery, and limited use of her upper extrem- showcase and celebrate Mari- figuration of large and vibrant of business. outlets devoted to selling Avon immerse yourself in the spiritually ities. In that flashing instant, the am’s artistic brilliance, she and floral motifs in red, black and Co-owner Gerry Coyle an- products. It carried a full line art student’s entire life was turned the attendees sartorially featured blue. Behind these motifs was rousing art of Mariam Paré. Over nounced on Facebook the family of Avon products for men and upside-down, but she persevered their own personal expressions a well-executed juxtaposition of two decades after the inconceiv- owned business at 9637 Southwest women. through a grueling rehabilitation of creativity. Mariam was truly red and white horizontal stripes able happened, Mariam is certain- Highway would close at the end The business was also a trainprocess and numerous other ob- radiant in her black trousers and becoming white and black stripes ly an accomplished visual artist, of August. ing center for Avon representatives stacles. Today, like second nature, one-shouldered cream top, with further toward the hem of the dress. speaker, and advocate, but even “Most of you know our story who would go door-to-door or Mariam uses her mouth to paint its elegant sequins glittering under Another highlight in attendance more so she, herself, is a stunning but I thought I would give a little hold demonstration parties. a variety of works from stirring the lights of the gallery. was the outfit of glamazon Val- example of strength, dedication, review. Mom and Dad (Chuck & Closing sale hours are The Sypniewski family — Mari- erie Gobos. She wore a black top, power, and triumph in the face Loretta) opened this business in surrealism to pop culture icons like from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. MonJohn Lennon and David Bowie. am’s devout advocates and biggest cream cardigan, flowing wide- of incogitable trial.

1949. Just married about a year, day to Wednesday, from 10 a.m.

Caroline Foreman is a fashion it was quite a daring move. Now, My favorite among her work is sources of loving support — were legged trousers in a bold and colto 5 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, an intensely personal encounter others at the pinnacle of the utterly orful bohemian print, and a cream, model, writer and critic.

68 years later Mom, Mark and and closed Sundays.

I will end the story. After being a part of two moves from 63rd Fasteners company and Hermitage to 81st and Kedzie moves in Mokena then to Oak Lawn we are doing Fasteners Plus International something that we have not exPalos Park Following are the property trans- cu Paul, 7825 W 157th Pl, Unit Palos Heights perienced before in closing the moved into a larger space at 9658 W. 196th St. in Mokena recently Sokolowski John to Doyle Ryan, fers in the area, according to the #78252E, $130,000; Hartwig Noreen to Fuentes Ga- business. latest report, as received from the Keller Jordan C to Slattery Ryan, 12930 S Monitor Ave, $302,000; briel, 9801 W Mill Dr, Unit #E2L42, “Since this has been a part of from north suburban Glenview.

The Chicago based company Master Built LLC to Zarebezan $183,000; Cook County Recorder of Deeds 8506 Walnut Ave, $255,000; us our whole lives, this is not the manufactures bolts, nails, nuts, Office. The Regional News does Conway Bridget to Vokac Lisa Tomasz, 32 S Country Squire Rd, Faber Joseph J to Pisut Katherine part that we thought about while pins, clips and other devices that not attempt to correct errors made M, 15108 Valentina Dr, $320,000; $270,000; operating a business,” said Coyle.

Perez Lisa D to Hermann Kevin, M, 9815 Creek Rd, Unit #E2L27, “After being a part of this for al- affix two or more objects together. by that office.

Beek Dirk Van Tr to Awadal$127,500; Their new space in Mokena lah Zuhra, 4 Silo Ridge Rd. West, 6050 W 123rd St, $263,500; Nietzel Donald to Abukhaled most 40 years I will never forget “will provide a comprehensive Kavales Dennis C to Pisano $480,000; Orland Park all of the great friends that we Roman-Velez Xaymara to Chica- David M, 6831 W Golfview Ln, Yazen, 8169 Brookside Dr, Unit made along the way. Terry has range of industrial and commercial Rowe Scott W to Kyros Louis #101, $241,000.

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Yasak Laura L to Szerminski Linda E, 16737 Sheridan’s Trail, My sons Christopher, Nicho- they are supporting the needs of Stanley, 9840 W 153rd St, Unit $235,000; las and Matthew have all spent various industries like automotive, Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr #98402NW, $98,000; some time working in the store marine, construction, and more.”

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Few of us have unlimited financial resources — which means that almost all of us need to prioritize our financial goals. Consequently, you’ll have some decisions to make if you’d like to help pay for your children’s college educations someday while, at the same time, saving for your own retirement.

Your first step in addressing these objectives is to maintain realistic expectations. Consider the issue of paying for college. Right now, the average four-year cost (tuition, fees, room and board) is about $80,000 for in-state students at public universities and approximately $180,000 for private schools, according to the College Board. And these costs are likely to keep rising in the years ahead. Can you save this much for your kids’ education?

Instead of committing yourself to putting away this type of money, take a holistic approach to saving for your children’s higher education. After all, you probably won’t be the only one to help pay for college. Depending on your income and assets, your family might be eligible for some needs-based financial aid awarded by the college. Also, you should encourage your children to apply for as many scholarships as possible — but keep in mind that most scholarships don’t provide a “full ride.” Here’s the bottom line: Don’t assume you will receive so much aid that you don’t

Jim Van Howe

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The power of pee JOHN FLEMING DVM • Prairie StateVet.com

Dear Readers, When pets eat protein, some is digested and absorbed in the small intestines and the remainder finds itself in the colon where bacteria utilize that protein for energy, and as a by-product of that metabolism, ammonia is produced. The nitrogen-rich ammonia molecules are absorbed from the colon into the bloodstream and are converted in the liver to urea. The urea is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and passed harmlessly out of the body in the urine. Thus, you have the Urea Cycle. If the liver is not functioning properly the blood ammonia level can rise and various neurologic sequela follow; i.e., stupor, head-pressing, disorientation and seizures. Imagine going to Ace Hardware and getting a pint of Parson’s ammonia and hooking it up to an IV in your arm. If you didn’t die right away you would sure have a lot of neurologic signs depending upon how much was run into your vein. This so-called Urea Cycle is elegant and critical to survival.

Earlier this spring I went to Lowes and purchased a number of annual flowering plants to put in the area outside the front entrance at the clinic. About a month into the growing season we noticed that a tiny tomato plant had sprung up.

We surmised that it was a volunteer that had a hitched a ride over to the clinic, hidden in one of the flower plants we had purchased.

The tomato plant continued to grow and soon we knew we had a monster on our hands. No longer can we see the flowering plants we spent so much money on. The monster tomato plant must be responding to all of the nitrogen-rich urea being deposited upon it by 30 dogs peeing on it every day before they come into the clinic. There must be 60 branches comings off this one plant. We have already harvested close to two-dozen tomatoes and we can see probably a hundred smaller ones developing. We have had to re-stake the branches at least four times to keep the sidewalk clear.

The power of pee. The beauty of the Urea Cycle.

Dear Readers, If I sat down with my books I could probably come up with a list of 300 or more causes of vomiting in dogs and cats. Some are simple to diagnose and some are darned near impossible. Some causes of vomiting are self-limit-

Meet our monster tomato plant, generously fertilized by a plethora of dog pee daily.

ing and some are fatal. Every time a vet is presented with a dog or cat with a complaint of vomiting a lot of experience and judgment comes into play. You don’t want to have the client pay a ton of money for something that isn’t serious and the other hand you don’t want to be so conservative that you miss something important. A vet’s experience, degree of dedication to doing the best job possible, coupled with the client’s level of concern and willingness to pursue a diagnosis, usually determine what level of care that pet will receive.

Saturday Connie and I took our grandson to the Brookfield Zoo. At lunchtime we were sitting on a bench eating lunch by the buffalos. Out of the clear blue sky I hear, “Hello, Dr. Fleming. I was in the clinic last week with my vomiting dog and we just figured out it was dog-vomit fungus.” I said, “What?”

She said, “Sassy wasn’t really sick, we took her in to see one of your vets because we thought she was vomiting. A couple of days later we found more of the vomit in the back yard and found a lot of it. On the internet I found a photo that looks just like what we thought was Sassy’s vomit.

It is a fungus and on the internet it is called ‘Dog Vomit Fungus’ because if looks like dog vomit.”

When I got home from the zoo I Googled “dog vomit fungus” and it certainly does look like dog vomit. The scientific name is Fuligo septica and it is also called scrambled egg fungus. It appears in warm, wet periods and can seemingly appear overnight.

We always encourage clients who call the clinic about vomiting dogs to bring some of the vomit in with them. If Sally had brought a sample in with her last week we would have recognized it instantly as a plant. I’ve never seen this fungus growing in my yard nor have it seen it growing anywhere I have ever hiked. But it does grow locally here in backyards.

I hope she didn’t have too many tests run on her “vomiting” dog when she was in here last week.

Inoculations available at Orland Twp. Health office Orland Township Health Services is hosting its monthly immunization clinic from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at township headquarters, 14807 S. Ravinia, Orland Park.

Free inoculations are available to township children age 18 and under. Some eligibility restrictions apply.

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

Children living outside the township who meet the eligibility guidelines are welcome. They will be charged a $20 administration fee (not applicable to those with Medicaid). An up-to-date U.S. shot record is mandatory to receive any vaccine, and children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Officials added that Orland Township is still serving children with All Kids state insurance.

Adult vaccines for residents and non-residents are available, including HPV, Pneumococcal, Tuberculosis, Tdap, Hep A-Hep B, MMR, Varicella and Shingles.

For details, call (708) 403-4222.

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For patients seeking care close to home, U.S. News also recognized 535 Best Regional Hospitals, ranking them by state and metro area based on their performance in both complex and common care.

Palos Hospital was awarded a number 18 ranking in the Chicago metropolitan area and number 23 ranking in Illinois, earning a “high performing” rating in four procedures and/or conditions: knee replacement, colon cancer surgery, congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“There are numerous quality health care providers throughout Illinois,” said Terrence Moisan, M.D., president and CEO of Palos Hospital. “Being among the top hospitals speaks to the level of care delivered at Palos every day.”

Providence welcomes Rep. Slaughter’s visit

Providence Life Services and Providence Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Palos Heights recently welcomed State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-27th).

“It was a pleasure showing Representative Slaughter our facilities, and I know the residents really appreciated his time,” said Megan Tengerstrom, administrator. “This was a good chance for residents to meet their legislator and bring up the issues that are most important to them.

Township names new Slaughter replied, “I enjoyed health services head a chance to hear directly from Sheila Raines, R.N. has been constituents at Providence Healthchosen as the new Orland Town- care, and listen first hand to their ship Health Services coordinator. thoughts and concerns. Quality serRaines has worked for the town- vices to our seniors should always ship for five years in its wellness be a priority, and I appreciated this program, walk-in clinics and most invitation and opportunity from recently as the clinic nurse coor- Providence.” dinator for the monthly immuniHe continued, “I have a special zations clinics. place in my heart for communities Raines will continue to see like this. My mother was a nurse patients in the township’s week- for over 30 years.” ly walk-in clinic as well as the Slaughter has a bachelor’s deimmunization clinics. For more gree in political science from the information, call (708) 403-4222. University of Chicago and a master’s degree in public policy and administration from Northwestern Palos Hospital gains high University. He is listed among the performance rating New Leaders Council’s Chicago U.S. News & World Report has 2015 Fellows. The recognition named Palos Hospital among the points to his work with seniors, top hospitals in Illinois. youth and people receiving public In their 28th year, the rankings aid. He has also worked in the and ratings compare more than criminal justice system, serving 4,500 medical centers nationwide as deputy director of programs for in 25 specialties, procedures and the Illinois Department of Juvenile conditions. This year a total of 152 Justice. He sits on 11 committees, hospitals were nationally ranked including the Health and Health-

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Explore life of Martin Luther at Christ Lutheran

A new season of adult bible study begins at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the basement Let us not become weary of do- fellowship hall at Christ Luthering good, for at the proper time an Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., we will reap a harvest if we do Orland Park. not give up. Galatians 6:9 The 15-week class will explore

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the life of Martin Luther and the Reformation. All are welcome to attend. Attendees are not required to read or participate.

Adult bible study will meet every Sunday morning from Sept.

10 until the summer season begins on May 20, 2018, officials said in a statement.

For details, call (708) 349-0431.

care Disparities Committee, and he is chairman of the Social Change Sub-Committee.

Aquatic Center earns another five-star rating Throughout the summer season, auditors representing Starfish Aquatics Institute randomly visit Centennial Park Aquatic Center, 15600 West Ave., Orland Park, to evaluate staff and facilities operations. On July 26, the organization awarded CPAC staff a five-star safety rating during their second audit of the 2017 season, the highest rating available from the organization.

Auditors from Starfish Aquatics Institute observed and evaluated lifeguards on duty during the surprise visit to the facility.

The auditors then conduct rescue scenarios to assess the facility’s

emergency action plan and the competence of the staff. The review wraps up with an assessment of the risk management practices, policies, and procedures in place at the facility.

The accolades come on the heels of an already successful five-star audit on June 15 and a 2016 season wherein the CPAC staff earned three five-star safety ratings.

The facility is well into its 26th season and offers a zero-depth pool with a water play feature, two body speed slides, 328-foot tube slide, a 200-foot flume slide, a platform cliff jump, a drop slide and a lazy river.

The Village of Orland Park’s Centennial Park Aquatic Center is open daily from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, call the Aquatic Center at (708) 349-4386, or the village’s Recreation Department at (708) 403-7275.

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McAuley hosts golf fundraiser Mother McAuley High School will host its annual “Fore the Macs – Playing it Forward” Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 15 at Ridge Country Club,10355 S. California, Chicago. All proceeds from the event benefit McAuley Tradition of Excellence legacy scholarship students.

The shotgun start of nine holes of golf begins at 3 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. The cost for golf and dinner, including beverages on the course, is $125. The cost for dinner only, which includes a threehour open bar and dinner stations is $60. The event is open to all.

During the dinner, Chicago residents Brian and Amy Bonner will be presented with the first-ever “Caring Heart Award.” Earlier this year the Bonners established a scholarship fund in their son’s name, Liam Bonner, who died after at the age of four after a yearlong battle with brain cancer. Thanks to support from friends and family, the Liam Bonner Scholarship Fund awarded $18,000 in scholarships to Liam’s eighth grade peers at St. Cajetan School.

“The Caring Heart Award” pays tribute to alumna Caroline Griffin (class of 2012), daughter of Georgina Byrnes Griffin (class of 1976). Caroline was a member of the McAuley Golf Team. She also was a heart transplant recipient who never let her congenital heart condition get in the way of enjoying life. While a sophomore at St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, Caroline passed away as a result of ongoing cardiac issues.

“Caroline showed great courage and perseverance in the face of hardship and brought light to all around her,” said Peggy Evans Rourke, director of alumnae relations and development. “Brian and Amy display these same qualities, channeling amazing strength and perseverance into their commitment to education, research and support.”

The Bonners provide mentoring and help fundraise for local causes and charities, including Play For Maeve and St. Baldrick’s, and established Liampalooza to raise scholarship funds in their son’s honor.

More information on the Mother McAuley “Play It Forward” Golf Outing, including sponsorships, donations, tickets and the Sunshine Raffle — where one person will win a week’s stay in Florida — can be found at mothermcauley.org.

The 2016 golf outing generated funds to award 19 scholarships to members of the class of 2021.

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Monahan wins Kiwanis award

Bradd Lorch, president of the Kiwanis of Palos Heights, presents the club’s $1,000 annual scholarship award to Joe Monahan, a Palos Heights resident who recently graduated from Shepard High School. Lorch earned the award based on his academic performance, an essay he wrote and his demonstrated commitment to community service. Pictured (from left) are Kevin and Jen Monahan, parents of Joe; Bradd and Karen Lorch, past president.

Sandra Falco stands with donated backpacks.

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Donors thanked for school supplies Orland Township officials have offered a public “thank you” to Sandra Falco and Christ Lutheran Church of Orland Park for recently donating 90 school backpacks filled with school supplies to the Orland Township Food Pantry.

The donation is more than double the size of what they gave in 2016.

“I started doing this eight years ago in memory of my cousin, who died of a heart attack,” Falco said.

“She did charity work like this up on the North Side, and I enjoy putting all the book bags together and getting them here to the Orland Township Food Pantry.”

Christ Lutheran has been an active participant in the Orland

Township school supply program since 2008.

“I asked the members of the congregation if they would like to donate,” Falco added. “We set out a box and every Sunday.

People would just put in whatever school supplies they had. Every year it just keeps getting more and more. It really helps me keep my memory of my cousin close to my heart.”

School supplies have been distributed to Orland Township residents who financially qualify since Aug. 1.

For further information, call the Orland Township office at (708) 403-4222.

administrative team, department chairs, and guidance department to ensure student success.

perform from 1 to 2:45 p.m. and surf rock group The Real Gone plays 3:15 to 5 p.m. on the Gateway stage. Kids also can enjoy face painting from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Skiddles the Clown, a bounce house and crafts. A college historical memorabilia exhibit and a car show will take place all day.

Car enthusiasts are encouraged to register at the college’s website.

For more information, call Jessica Crotty at (708) 974-5281, or email her at crotty@morainevalley.edu.

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38 Tel __ 39 Defense choice 40 Consider 44 Dachshund docs 46 Plan 47 Become more heartfelt 48 Printing problems 50 __ milk 51 Last Reconstruction president 52 Rodeo rope 54 One that may be transformed by a kiss?

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SUDOKU 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.

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SCHOOL NOTES Marist names academic dean of upperclassmen Tom Gouterman will assume the role of academic dean of upperclassmen at Marist High School starting with the 201718 school year.

Gouterman has worked at Marist for six years, serving as a science inGouterman structor, coordinator of academic mentoring, and summer school principal. He has also coached within the wrestling and track programs.

Gouterman received his bachelor degree in chemistry from Kalamazoo College in Michigan and a Master of Education in teaching and special education from National Louis University. Before coming to Marist he taught for Chicago Public Schools.

The academic dean oversees course scheduling, grade reporting, and provides leadership in the areas of curriculum and instruction.

The dean works closely with the

Moraine Valley celebrates 50 years with party Moraine Valley Community College is marking its 50th Anniversary with a community celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, the first day the college held classes in 1968, on its campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. All activities will take place near the Gateway on the south side of campus.

Admission is free and open to the public. Food trucks/vendors including Lucky Burrito, Doughs Guys Bakery, Fasano’s Pies, and more will line the circle drive off the 111th Street entrance while various college departments host interactive activities for participants.

Mascots from the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Fire, Windy City Thunderbolts, and Trinity Christian College will make appearances throughout the day.

Rock band Starrs Karma is set to

SXU golf outing raises scholarship funds Saint Xavier University recently raised more than $124,000 at its 21st annual Golf Classic in August at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

More than 170 golfers participated and a record-setting number of university faculty and staff joined the golfers to attend the reception and dinner. All proceeds from this event support SXU student scholarships and since its inception, SXU’s Golf Classic has

raised more than $1.32 million.

In addition to playing an 18hole round of golf, participants were treated to breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner. The evening was emceed by Jim Flannigan, a mainstay at the top comedy clubs around the country including Zanies, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club in Las Vegas.

SXU students sold tickets throughout the day for exclusive raffle prizes including electronics, overnight trip packages, and golf gear. The presenting sponsor for this event was Henry Bros. Co. “We wish to extend our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the generous sponsors, donors, volunteers and golfers who helped provide scholarship to Saint Xavier University’s most deserving students through this wonderful event,” said John Bass, associate vice president of University Advancement.

Plans are already underway to host the 22nd annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018. For more information, call (773) 2983748.

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WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: EP south.

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

Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum was the only reader to answer last week’s quiz correctly. The right answer from last week was Koraes Elementary School, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Koraes is an Orthodox Christian preschool, elementary and middle school.

Parents or guardians who would like to enroll their child or children in Koraes can call (708) 974-3402 or visit www.koraes.org. Koraes School is located next door to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. This past weekend the Palos Hills Greek Fest 2017 was held on the church grounds. Along with food and entertainment at the fest, information about Koraes School was also made available.

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Women plan a bountiful ‘harvest’ The Palos Heights Woman’s Club project committee is working hard to put the finishing touches on their September 23 fundraising event, Harvest in the Heights, which benefits the new LED sign at the Palos Heights Recreation Center. Tickets for the event are available at Mona Lisa Boutique, 12330 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Committee members are (seated, from left) Pat Hogan, Rose Zubik and Eileen Lunter; (standing, from left) Patricia Bailey, Barb Deckinga and Sherry TerMaat, project chair. Not shown are Nancy Mitchell, Joan Meyers, Arlene Sypniewski and Kara Mintle.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Orland bike ride to aid Special Olympics The Orland Park Police Department’s bike ride to benefit Special Olympics Illinois returns Sunday, Aug. 27. The ride begins and ends at Gatto’s Orland Park, 8800 W. 143rd St. The 14.4-mile course will travel through Orland Park and will then connect with the Tinley Creek Forest Preserve Trails. A water stop is held midway through the ride, which is not a race.

Refreshments will be available and a complimentary breakfast buffet with soft drinks and coffee will be available at Gatto’s after the ride.

Pre-registration is now closed, but registration will also be available the day of the event.

The ride is open to those ages Supplied photos 12 and older and the cost is $25 English teacher Tony Roditis meets with a small group of his Contemporary Literature students to discuss the per person. The Orland Park Police novel they read at home.

Ride is co-sponsored by Gatto’s Orland Park, the Orland Park Law Enforcement Organization, Silver Lake Country Club and the Orland Park Lions Club.

Check-in /registration begin at 6:30 a.m. with the ride beginning at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, call (708) 364-4925 and leave a message.

‘Blended learning’ a success, District 230 officials say This summer, Consolidated High School District 230 has provided its students with the opportunity of taking a blended learning class.

Blending learning is taking the traditional aspects of the classroom and combining them with new, technological aspects and allowing students to work both from home and in the school classroom. The students meet with the teacher in person in small groups on assigned days as, well as communicate online via e-mail, virtual web conferences and discussion posts.

“We heard from students that they wanted opportunities to expand their academic learning opportunities while being able to participate in sports, vacations, part-time jobs and other activities over the summer,” said Dr. Stacey Gonzales, Director of Curriculum and Instruction. “We knew our experienced teachers could provide an opportunity that would not only enhance student learning by using our online tools but also prepare them for their post-secondary experiences as well.”

The program allows students to better develop time management and communication skills, as well as learn how to use technology for academic purposes.

Meera Alzobi, a senior at Sandburg High School, explained that the blended learning classroom has allowed her to balance her job and academic homework, and it has provided her a more personalized relationship with her teacher.

While taking the blended American Literature course, Alzobi explained, “I am able to write my outlines on notebook paper, and

Council asks residents to check their trees August is prime time to spot tree-killing insects, according to the Illinois Invasive Species Council. The council is asking residents to take a 10-minute walk around their yard or neighborhood inspecting trees for harmful bugs.

Residents can check their trees looking for: • Emerald ash borer: a half-inch long, metallic-looking green beetle. Adults emerge from ash trees in June and fly through August.

Exit holes in the tree’s trunk are about a quarter-inch wide and have a distinctive D-shape.

• Asian Long-horned beetle: a large, shiny black beetle with white spots. Adults emerge from trees in August, leaving exit holes about the size of a dime. The beetle eats a variety of trees including maple, birch, elm, willow, ash and poplar.

nue and 80th Avenue from 9 a.m. until 1p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 for the Palos Park Parade and Chili Cook-Off. The event will be held on the Village Green at 8901 W. 123rd St. A parade will begin at 11 a.m.

Alternative routes for east west traffic will be Route 83, 119th Street and 131st Street. North and south streets including 80th will be open, 86th Avenue will be closed, 87th and 88th avenues will be closed at 123rd Street. 81st, 82nd, 83rd, Mohawk and 93rd avenues will be closed at 123rd Street as well.

Hold senior ‘dating game’ meet-and-greet Aug. 29

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In preparation for Orland Township’s revised dating game show for seniors, a meet-and-greet informational get-together will be held Tuesday, August 29 at township headquarters, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.

The meeting is designed to explore compatibility for the “New Dating Game Show,” a speed-dating event to be held Oct. 5 at the Orland Chateau.

Tuesday’s meet-and-greet will be held for women at 6:30 p.m. and for men at 7:30 p.m.

More information can be obtained by calling the Orland Township office at (708) 403-4222.

Chili cook-off closes roads on Sept. 16 Residents are being notified by the Palos Park Police Department that 123rd Street/McCarthy Road will be closed between 96th Ave-

Illinois American Water has begun cleaning its wastewater collection mains in the Orland Park service area. This cleaning is scheduled to continue through the summer.

Dates may fluctuate because of weather conditions. This cleaning will not affect wastewater service.

Illinois American Water conducts a cleaning program of its wastewater collection system to help ensure continued high-quality services. Cleaning the wastewater collection systems entails sending a rapid flower of water from a cleaning nozzle through the wastewater mains. The water scours the inside of the main, loosening and removing any debris.

The routine maintenance helps to prevent blockages and backups.

For more information call Tom Harrell, operations supervisor, at (630) 739-8870, or email him at thomas.harrell@amwater.com.

LIBRARY NOTES Better able to serve people with disabilities, OPPL says English teacher Lori Dee meets with Meera Alzobi individually to provide personalized writing instruction.

then go back and type it out. Then my teacher goes through each of our papers by providing online comments and then will meet with me to and give me more specific feedback so I can improve my writing skills.”

Blended learning allows the students to have more one-onone time with the teacher, which creates better feedback to help the student improve academic learning and foster more personal connections between the teacher and student.

One of the blended learning teachers, Allen Cunningham, explained, “The most attractive quality to a blended class is flexibility. An online classroom enables students with full schedules to communicate through written or spoken words, voice or video messages, or memes and shorthand at any time of day.”

This summer, District 230 offered five classes: American Literature, Contemporary Literature, College Prep Writing, Government and College Algebra. District 230 uses Canvas for their online academics during the school year and this summer leveraged that platform to provide online and blended learning experiences for their students. On Canvas, the students and teachers are able to access their grades, feedback on assignments, communicate with the teachers and keep up to date with all of their assignments.

“We have had great feedback on our blended learning summer program and will work as a district team to determine how to expand more opportunities like these for our students,” Gonzales said.

Reading glasses are now offered to patrons at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia. The library also offers a JAWS screen reader and a video enlarging machine.

The offerings are part of the library’s goal to become more inclusive and disability aware, officials said in a recent statement.

Library staff recently trained with members from JJs List to improve service to patrons with disabilities. Training included what it means to be ADA compliant, how to use first-person language, how to behave around service animals, how to communicate better with patrons who might be more difficult to understand, and when to offer help.

JJs List is a social enterprise that helps train staff from businesses and agencies on how to offer the best service to patrons with disabilities.

Patrons interested in learning more about library services for

people with disabilities are encouraged to call (708) 428-5100

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

• Patrons can explore Mackinac Island with travel expert Nancy McCully at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24. McCully will talk about Mackinac Island’s history, forts, lighthouses, Victorian cottages, hotels and how it became the land of ferryboats, fudge and a popular family destination.

• Dr. James Leonard, an orthopedic surgeon from Advocate Christ Medical Center, will discuss how to manage shoulder pain at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. Leonard will discuss the latest non-operative treatments for shoulder impingement and rotator cuff disease, minimally invasive, arthroscopic techniques for rotator cuff tears

and shoulder replacement surgery for advanced degenerative disease.

• The library is hosting “trivia night” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Julianni’s Pizzeria and Pub, 7239 W. College Drive, Palos Heights. Patrons are invited to come out for two hours of trivia and prizes. Individuals and groups of up to five are invited.

For reservations, call Julianni’s at (708) 361-4222.

• Microsoft PowerPoint: Special Effects will be the topic at hand at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Patrons will learn how to add shapes, logos or pictures, animate objects and add slide transitions to spruce up even the most basic presentations in the class. Basic computer skills are required.

• The “Lost Town of Sag Bridge” will be explored at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 31. Sag Bridge was once a part of present-day Lemont. Author and amateur historian Pat Camalliere will present photos, discuss the reasons of its importance and decline and even share a few ghost stories about the once thriving 19th century canal town..

GET A BIGGER PIECE OF THE PIE Palos Park Police Department offers tips to college students The Palos Park Police Department has issued tips to college students for remaining safe on and off campus.

Staying safe while you’re in college doesn’t have to be complicated, according to the PPPD. These 15 tips can be done with minimal effort and can avoid lots of problems later.

1. Make sure the main door to your hall or apartment building is locked at all times. You wouldn’t just leave the front door to your house open, would you?

2. Don’t let anyone into your hall or apartment building that you don’t know. Not letting someone in doesn’t make you look like a jerk. It makes you look like a good neighbor and, if the person is supposed to be in your hall, they’ll be grateful for it.

3. Make sure your room door is locked at all times. Yes, this even means when you run down the hall to borrow a book or hop in the shower.

4. Be careful with your keys.

Also, if you lose them, don’t depend on your roommate to keep letting you in, thinking that your keys will just “pop up.” Pay the fine and get a new set.

5. If you have a car, lock it. It seems so easy to remember, yet it’s so easy to forget.

6. If you have a car, check on it. Just because you haven’t been using your car very much this semester doesn’t mean someone else hasn’t.

7. Get a locking device for your laptop. This may be a physical lock or some kind of electronic

tracking or locking device.

8. Watch your stuff in the library. You may need to take a quick run to the vending machines to clear your mind, just as someone happens to walk by and see your iPod and laptop unattended.

9. Keep your windows locked.

Don’t be so focused on locking your door that you forget to check the windows, too.

10. Put emergency numbers in your cell phone. If your wallet is stolen, will you know what phone number to call to cancel your credit cards? Put important phone numbers in your cell so that you can call the moment you notice something is missing. The last thing you want is someone cashing in on the money you’ve been budgeting for the rest of the semester.

11. Use the campus escort service at night. You may feel embarrassed, but it’s such a smart idea.

12. Always go somewhere at

night with a friend. Male or female, big or small, safe neighborhood or not, this is always a good idea.

13. Make sure someone knows where you are at all times. Heading to a club downtown? Going out on a date? Do let someone (a friend, a roommate, etc.) know where you’re going and what time you expect to get back.

14. If you live off-campus, call someone when you get home.

You’re studying for finals with a friend late one night at the library. Make a quick agreement that you’ll call him when you get home later that evening.

15. Know the phone number for Campus Safety. You never know, you may need it for yourself or for something you see from far away. Knowing the number off the top of your head (or at least having it in your cell phone) may be the most important thing to remember during an emergency.

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HISTORIC NIGHT St. Laurence hosted its first girls sporting event. Page 4

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A LOOK AT FALL HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Sizing up new season’s storylines W

ait!

Wasn’t it just a day or so ago that the baseball and softball season completed to end the 2016-17 high school sports season?

No? Well, it sure felt like it.

Blink your eyes and now the fall season for 2017-18 is here. Hope you enjoyed that brief time off, although many athletes from the area spent a good chunk of their summers honing their crafts in summer leagues, camps and travel sports.

So let’s take Making the a look at what Extra Point could lie ahead in eight of the nine sports that the Illinois High School Association will offer this fall. As for that ninth sport? Football? That has its own special section, which is included in this week’s newspaper.

JEFF VORVA

Girls volleyball Mother McAuley won the Class 4A state title last year en route to a 40-1 season and national championship honors from three different ranking services.

Some players are gone. But Charley Niego, one of the top hitters in the nation, is back. And she knows there is going to be something aside from the No. 5 on her back.

“We have a target on our back like the team did when it won state (in 2013),” she said. “There is always that pressure. But there is a whole new group coming in so it will be good.

We’ll be young but we’ll be fine.’’

Marist and Sandburg, who usually get eliminated by the Mighty Macs in the postseason, also return strong teams and should not be discounted.

A story I am keeping my eye closely on is at Chicago Christian.

The Knights have a new coach as former Queen of Peace boss Karen Van Assen took over for Chrissy Gust, who resigned in the spring.

And the Knights are in a new class.

They will move back to Class 2A. The Knights enjoyed their most successful postseasons in 2A as they won a state title in 2010, finished second in 2009 and 2011, and fourth in 2007.

They won two sectional titles since moving to Class 3A but were never able to make it back to the state finals.

With a sophomore who already verbally committed to Michigan State (Lia Moore) and other talented players returning, this team might be back in Normal for the state finals in the near future.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley’s volleyball team will have a target on its back this year but could still enjoy some big, happy moments.

Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs (right) and Lyons’ Danny Kilrea have had some great cross country battles in recent years and both could be running for a state championship in November.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Boys cross country Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs is back after finishing third in the state in Class 3A last year with a time of 14 minutes, 10 seconds at Detweiler Park in in Peoria and that was the third best time in Sandburg history and 17th best time in state meet history.

If everyone stays healthy and everything goes as expected, Jacobs, Lyons’ Danny Kilera (who finished second in the state) and York’s Charlie Kern (fourth) could battle it out in one of the most entertaining championship races in state history.

Sandburg finished 10th in the state one year after winning the state title and figures to still be a state power as some of its other athletes develop throughout the year.

Brother Rice continued to make noise in Class 2A last year, finishing 23rd in the state. Steve Sloan, who was a junior for the Crusaders, claimed 102nd in the state.

Girls cross country Chicago Christian lost a ton of talent from a program that finished

Mother McAuley coach Jen DeJarld’s team is coming off a season in which it was declared a national champion by three ranking services.

junior Hannah Kilbane, who tied for 45th in the state as a sophomore last year and tied for 36th as a freshman.

Girls tennis

Photo by Aaron FitzPatrick

Stagg’s Taira Juronis was a two-time sectional champion as a freshman.

seventh in the state in 2015 and sixth last year but Emily Damstra finished 130th in the state to score points for the Knights.

A host of new faces will try to fill the void and keep the Knights as an elite team in the state.

Individual state success was a little thin last year but Marist’s Colleen Murphy finished 106th in Class 3A as a sophomore.

Boys golf

Chicago Christian finished ninth in

the state last year in Class 2A and underclassmen Mark Schaaf, Matt Dieck and Spencer Rice picked up state tournament experience.

Individually, Sandburg sophomore Max Farley picked up a wealth of postseason experience as he tied for 32nd in the state as a freshman.

Girls golf The Sandburg powerhouse program missed a shot at its fourth straight appearance at the state meet last year but the Eagles have a state elite player in

Youth was served — and was serving — in the state meet last year. Four area freshmen or sophomores were a part of a 14-member contingent from the area that headed to the Western suburbs for state play.

Sandburg’s Anna Loureiro was able to play six matches in Class 2A as a sophomore last year in the state meet and was beaten in the fifth round of the consolation bracket.

Marist’s Nicole Micklin and Sandburg’s Julia Canellis also picked up state experience at the singles level as freshmen.

Chicago Christian freshman Brooke Akrami qualified in doubles for the historic first Class 1A state tournament.

Boys soccer A funny thing happened to area soccer teams last season.

But it was not too funny to them.

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Since the IHSA went to a format that crowned regional champs in 2002, we always had at least one local team bring home a regional title plaque until last year.

Oak Lawn, which had a sparking 19-0-1 mark during the regular season and picked up the second seed in the Lincoln-Way East Class 3A Sectional, was shocked in the first round of the postseason by 15th-seeded East, 4-0.

Sandburg and Stagg earned spots in regional title matches in Class 3A but lost. St. Laurence made it to the regional championship in Class 2A before suffering a season-ending loss to Farragut, 2-1, in overtime.

Girls swimming Mother McAuley diver Eva Kelly had the best state finish of any area athlete as she took ninth place as a sophomore.

Stagg had young talent reach the state meet in then-freshman Taira Juronis (a sectional champ in the 200yard IM and 100-yard breaststroke) and then-junior Lauren Johnson (100 free).

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CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS

Even though it turns 90, Cog is not over the Hill

Fire falls in front of record crowd

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Uh, oh – now there is a red flag about the red line.

The Chicago Fire has already one disturbing trend it is trying to get rid of — its anemic performance on the road.

Now, there is another disturbing trend worth muttering about — its record against teams above the red line.

In Major League Soccer terms, the red line divides the six teams in each conference that make it to the playoffs and the five teams in each that don’t.

After the Fire lost its first home game of the season, 3-1 to the MLS’s top team, Toronto FC on Saturday, Chicago sported a 1-6-1 mark against the other five teams above the red line in the East heading into this week – Toronto, New York City FC, the New York Red Bulls, the Columbus Crew and the Montreal Impact.

The Fire (12-8-5) has lost three in a row and fell to 10-1-1 at home and this loss came in front of the largest crowd in Toyota Park history to witness a Fire regular-season game – 21,891.

In early July, the Fire was tied with Toronto for the lead in the East and the best record in the MLS. But now, there may be a few doubts about how good this team really is. Talk is that the team overachieved and is perhaps levelling off.

“We played the first half of the season maybe over our limit, better than expected, I would say,” Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger said. “We did a great job. Now we could see what we are missing in our game and we have to find a way to come back, to win again. We have to play all on a better level.”

The Fire did play three games in eight days and its injury list is mounting so there are a few reasons for Saturday’s showing against Toronto but Fire coach

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MINNESOTA UNITED AT CHICAGO FIRE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE’S RECORD: 12-8-5 MINNESOTA’S RECORD: 6-14-4 NOTEWORTHY: This is the first time the two teams have met. Unlike newcomer Atlanta, which is contending for a playoff spot in the East, the expansion Minnesota squad is looking like an expansion club as it is in the basement in the West.

Veljoko Paunovic said “there are no excuses.’’

David Accam scored his 13th goal of the season in the 54th minute to knot the game at 1-1, but nine minutes later, Nicolas Hasler helped silence most of the crowd with a goal for Toronto and Sebastian Giovinco put the finishing touches on the match with a goal in the 90th minute. Giovinco has scored 12 goals this year and three have come against the Fire.

“It was a tough loss, we played against one of the best teams that have played here so far,” Paunovic said. “I think with these three games this week, you couldn’t ask more from our guys. They gave a huge effort and did their best and like I said, we played against a very good team. We have to look forward and to come back next week with the best possible recovery and mindset to understand that we now have three more games at home — important games in this next stretch — and these games are our next target as must win games.

“We will recover and bounce back, it doesn’t worry me but it’s obvious that we are looking forward to the reaction now and we will react.”

On Aug. 16, the Fire was shut out 3-0 at Montreal despite at 67-33 percent possession advantage.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Toronto’s Marky Delgado flies to try to break up a pass from the Fire’s Christian Dean in Saturday night’s 3-1 Fire loss at Toyota Park.

Fire star David Accam, who was questionable in Saturday’s game against Toronto because of a bad hip, hits the ground in agony after playing the whole game.

CHICAGO FIRE NOTES

Along with the losses, injuries are piling up

By Jeff Vorva

Polster’s injury came right after he scored his first goal of the season in a 4-1 victory over New England on Aug. 5.

The Chicago Fire’s injury list is starting to get long and the team has lost three straight.

Joining Jorge Bava, Matej Dekovic, John Goossens and Brandon Vincent, who have been on the list for a while, were Joao Meira for Saturday’s match with Toronto and Matt Polster for an Aug. 16 game at Montreal and the Toronto game.

Meira injured his right calf in the fifth minute of the 3-0 Montreal road loss. Heading into Saturday’s action, he had logged the most minutes of any Fire player this season with 2,075.

King David staying

Sports Editor

Despite some issues with Fire coach Veljko Paunovic not selecting him for the Major League Soccer AllStar game and some playing-time complaints, Fire star David Accam will be sticking around as the team picked up his option for 2018 earlier in the month.

“What David always expressed was that he was just looking for some clarity for his near-term future,” Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said during a media roundtable on Aug. 15. “In the end I think

David has always enjoyed his time with us. I think he appreciates that we have been able to put some pieces around him that have allowed more of his talents to flourish.”

Needing special delivery Rodriguez wasn’t overly concerned about Nemanja Nikolic’s seven–game scoring drought after notching 16 goals in his first 18 matches in a Fire uniform.

“Nemanja does his best work in the box,” Rodriguez said. “One thing that has not been as consistent or as much quality is our delivery of the ball to Nemanja in and around the area. That is a phase of the game that we have definitely not recovered since the break.”

Red Star gains ‘weird confidence’ posing for Body Issue

By Alison Moran Correspondent

In another era, the very thought of athletes posing nude, no matter how artfully, would have led to a revolt by parents, the town council and the church.

Morals clauses would have been put into effect, and the person posing would have been shunned by some who consider themselves as decent townsfolk.

Today, it seems that a very different era exists. For the past nine years, ESPN the Magazine has published The Body Issue, with the mission of “celebrating and showcasing the athletic form through powerful images and interviews,” according to its website. The issue focuses on poses that accentuate muscle groups, with strategically placed hands and props covering private parts.

And for the second consecutive year, the Body Issue has featured a Chicago Red Stars player.

Forward/captain Christen Press was featured in the 2016 Body Issue. In 2017, the editorial team chose midfielder/defender Julie Johnston, and her then-fiance, Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz.

Six days before their March 26 wedding, Ertz and Johnston made the time to pose, artfully and athletically, for ESPN the Magazine’s 2017 Body Issue, themed, “Every Body Has A Story.”

The story of Johnston and Ertz began in 2012, according to People Magazine, when they met as college student-athletes. Ertz, now 6-foot-6, 250-pounds, was attending Stanford University, while Johnston, now 5-foot-7 and 140 pounds, was a soccer star at Santa Clara Univer-

Photo by ESPN

Red Stars standout Julie Ertz, shown here covered up, posed for the ESPN Body Issue, which came out in July.

sity. The two have described themselves as “best friends.” Just after the wedding, Ertz tweeted a photo of himself and Johnston Ertz with the caption “Today, I married my best friend.”

The couple were two of 23 athletes featured, and the first couple since 2015, when volleyball player Gabrielle Reece and surfer Laird Hamilton posed.

“Obviously, it’s not something I’m used to doing,” Johnston-Ertz said. “It was a way for us to reflect on how much we use our bodies. These are the bodies that allow us to play our sports. During the shoot, we talked

about it...’this muscle does this, this muscle does that.’

“In doing the shoot, we gained a weird confidence, and a thankfulness that we have the bodies that allow us to do our sports,” she said.

In choosing to pose for the issue, she has no stauncher defender than Arnim Whisler, owner of the Chicago Red Stars.

“I don’t think that the Body Issue sexualizes athletes,” said Whisler, who has two daughters and a son. “I think the Body Issue shows healthy, beautiful, strong, and powerful women and men.

There’s an epidemic of body dysmorphia in this country, especially among young girls. There’s a benefit to showing that all sizes, shapes, and body types are beautiful, and can achieve at the top of their sport. It’s time to redefine beauty to that definition.”

Johnston-Ertz said she’s had “nothing but positive” reactions since the issue was published, including from Press, who attended the Johnston-Ertz nuptials with Red Stars teammates Alyssa Naeher and Sofia Huerta.

“Julie didn’t tell me she was going to do it,” Press said. “I saw the issue when everyone else did. They’re beautiful people. And I certainly support her and Zach, just as she supported me when I was in the issue.”

Some athletes haven’t been as lucky as Johnston-Ertz. The London Daily Mail reported that Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott was bashed by male Twitter users for posing nude, even branding him a homosexual. But a check of Ertz’ Twitter feed at the time the magazine came out showed a mixed reaction, from “I don’t want to see this on my timeline,” to “Such a wonderful couple!”

However, if boycotting games were a measure of protest, it’s not noticeable.

Since the issue hit newsstands on July 7, the Red Stars have posted some of the highest attendance numbers of the 2017 season at Toyota Park.

“In our last two home matches, we’ve seen our attendance increase significantly,” said Whisler.

On Aug. 12, nearly 5,000 were announced to witness the Red Stars 3-2 loss to the Portland Thorns.

Faltering Red Stars are barely clinging to playoff spot

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It was just a few weeks ago that the Chicago Red Stars were breathing down the neck of Carolina for first place in the National Women’s Soccer Association.

Now the Red Stars are clinging for dear life to make the playoffs.

In a horrible five-day stretch for the Red Stars, their world was turned upside down with a pair of losses at Toyota Park.

This first game was a real stinger as they held a 1-0 lead over Seattle as late as you could possible hold a lead on Aug. 16 and gave up a goal in the 90th minute mark and other in the second minute of extra time for a stunning 2-1 loss. They were hoping to recover on Sunday against sub-.500 FC Kansas City and dropped a 3-1 contest.

Heading into this week, the Red Stars (8-6-5) are tied for third with Orlando with 29 points while Seattle (27 points) and Sky Blue (26) right behind.

Only the top four teams make it to the postseason.

Julie Ertz was the lone Red Star to score on Sunday in the 64th minute with an assist from Yuki Nagasato, a Japanese star playing in her third game with the Red Stars.

In the Aug. 16 game, Jen Hoy scored her first goal of the season in the 23rd minute and it looked like backup goalie Michele Dalton, making her first start and appearance of the season, was ready to record a shutout but Seattle scored twice in the final three minutes.

The Red Stars hope to break their three-game losing streak with a visit to Washington on Saturday.

t sounds too unlikely to have happened.

Three brothers who are electricians are invited to a golf outing, having never played golf. They hack it around and are so intrigued by the game, they decide to open their own course.

Sure.

It happened.

And they succeeded.

The brothers were Bert, John and Marty Coghill. The course was — you’re ahead of me here, I’m sure — Cog Hill.

The secret to their success was a good location, good courses, and good service.

The location was remote but accessible, on Archer Road, TIM CRONIN out which had a streetcar line The Locker from Chicago to Joliet.

In 1927, when Cog-Hill Room opened – the hyphen was dropped in the 1950s — more people didn’t have cars than did, but the streetcar was in vogue, and so was golf. That allowed customers without cars, and caddies as well, to make their way to the new course.

It was designed by David McIntosh, a Scot who had been in the Chicago area for decades and was the pro at nearby Oak Hills, where the outing that lured the Coghill brothers into the game took place.

It was a fun layout that opened with a long par 5 — and still does — and proved popular, so much so that the Coghills brought McIntosh back to build a second layout in 1929.

The service was the third leg, and it connects us to today. Among the caddies riding the streetcar out — probably having hopped it and hidden from the conductor at times — was a 15-year-old kid from Summit-Argo, as the neighborhood was then known. Joe Jemsek proved to be a hard-working caddie with a good swing as well.

He happened to be caddying for Marty one day when he was asked what he thought of the place.

“It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen,” Joe told the co-owner. “Someday I’m going to own it.”

Marty laughed, and so did Bert and John, who were elsewhere on the fairway, when Marty passed the line along.

A little more than 20 years later, Joe having become a business success at St. Andrews in West Chicago, and with Marty the surviving brother and descendants in the family involved with Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, Marty Coghill asked Joe Jemsek to buy Cog Hill.

There was one stipulation in the deal: the name would not change.

Sixty-six years later, it is still Cog Hill, and while Joe’s been gone for 15 years, the Jemsek family still owns the facility, which on Tuesday will celebrate its 90th anniversary. There are a pair of shotgun starts on Dubsdread — the course Jemsek commissioned to be the public rival of Medinah No. 3, which his customers visited during the 1949 U.S. Open but couldn’t play on — at 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with a handful of spots available for $90, a discount green fee keyed to the anniversary date.

Much of Cog Hill’s fame comes from Dubsdread, which set a new standard for American public golf. It was exceedingly difficult when it opened in 1964, making Cog a 72-hole facility, and hasn’t gotten any easier. It was also superbly conditioned, comparable to the best country clubs, and that was something public course golfers didn’t see then. Jemsek wanted to make a statement — and money — and cashed in both ways.

He was that way at St. Andrews, which he bought in part from the bankroll he accumulated giving lessons at Cog Hill, and never changed. Told once players walking on his carpeting in metal spikes would wear out the rug, Jemsek said, “I hope they do!”

That meant he had business. And he never forgot he was a caddie.

Jemsek always wanted a big tournament on Dubsdread — he dreamed of having a U.S. Open or PGA Championship there – but when the Western Open needed a home, he and son Frank stepped up almost overnight. The Western could be played on Dubsdread rent-free, they said — wisely keeping the on-course concessions, knowing spectators get hungry and thirsty.

“You know what their cause is, don’t you?” Jemsek said more than once.

He knew.

Caddies.

Kids like he once was, looking for a break.

The Western Open on Dubsdread returned record grosses to the Evans Scholars Foundation, numbers not surpassed until a 2008 trip to St. Louis, by which time the tournament had the BMW Championship moniker hung on it.

BMW North America wanted the tournament played on the north shore, Western Golf wanted crowds in September sized like they were in July, and some the players, unimpressed with Rees Jones’ updating of the Dick Wilson-Joe Lee classic, panned the work. The last tournament on Dubs was in 2011. Justin Rose won it.

Cog Hill may be largely out of the headlines, but it doesn’t lack for business.

The four courses host close to 100,000 rounds a year. Charity outings abound.

Jemsek and general manager Nick Mokelke still keep a close eye on the carpeting.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

Welcome to another year of our Football Forecast. If past years are any indication, we usually get seven out of every 10 games right, so you can take our picks to the bank – the blood bank. Don’t put real money on our picks. But have fun with them. This year we welcome rookie Randy Whalen, a guy who has been covering sports in the south suburbs for more than 30 years. He’s done these prediction games – and won many of them – for other newspapers. But now he’s in the big leagues, facing the likes of defending regular-season King Jason Maholy. Whalen could be the next Kris Bryant or the next Augie Ojeda.

On with the picks…

JEFF VORVA

Brother Rice at Marist

Marist

Brother Rice

Chic. Noble/Bulls at Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian

Evergreen Park at Chic. Ag. Science (at Gately)

JASON MAHOLY

WALLY FINDYSZ

BOB RAKOW

JOE BOYLE

RANDY WHALEN

Brother Rice

Brother Rice

Marist

Marist

Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian Chicago Christian

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park

Oak Lawn at Marian Catholic

Marian

Marian

Oak Lawn

Marian

Marian

Marian

Richards at Mundelein Carmel

Richards

Carmel

Richards

Richards

Richards

Richards

Lyons at Sandburg

Lyons

Lyons

Sandburg

Lyons

Lyons

Lyons

CICS/Ellison at Shepard

Shepard

Shepard

Shepard

Shepard

Shepard

Shepard

Stagg at T.F. North

Stagg

Stagg

Stagg

Stagg

Stagg

Stagg

Benet Academy at St. Laurence

Benet

St. Laurence

Benet

St. Laurence

St. Laurence

Benet

Wrestling legend and coach Weick dies at 85

By Jeff Vorva

Bill Weick never tired of teaching and coaching wrestling.

The Brother Rice wrestling coach died Aug. 15 at age 85.

Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU getting ready to roll

Former St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez (No. 15) crashes through the line for a running gain in Saturday’s St. Xavier University scrimmage. The 24th-ranked Cougars put on the pads for real at 6 p.m. Aug. 31 against No. 5 Marian University (Indiana) at Deaton Field.

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

EP athlete ready to tackle triathlon again

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Evergreen Park’s Martin Malone ran in the first Chicago Triathlon in 1983.

He is returning to run it on Sunday.

Malone, 60, said he is returning to the Triathlon to prove to himself “that I still got it’’ he said.

The Triathlon Weekend starts Saturday and before the weekend is out, more than 9,500 athletes from 44 states and countries are expected to participate in various events on the lakefront.

Evergreen Park’s Jeff Sabbath also signed up for the 35th race.

Sabbath, 58, is the only athlete to run in the previous 34 triathlons.

Grinding it out The EBT Illinois Grinders, which is accepting players for their programs, will have their first practice Sept. 6 at the Swanson Center, 6652 South 7th Ave. in Bedford Park for boys in fifth through eighth grades.

Games will be on Sundays at Walker Athletics in Lisle, from Sept. 17 through Oct. 15. The program will also participate in a tournament in late October. The cost is $300. For more information, contact Tim Forberg at 773603-1960.

Shooters tryouts The South Side Shooters will host boys basketball tryout for their winter session Monday at the HFRC Building at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 College Parkway in Palos Hills.

Tryouts for fourth and fifth graders will be 5 to 6 pm., sixth and seventh graders will try out 6 to 7 p.m. and eighth graders will try out from 7 to 8 pm.

For more details contact Bill Finn at 708-508-0170 or finn@ morainevalley.edu.

Sharks camp Oak Lawn Baseball is offering a Sharks baseball and softball training camp in the fall. This camp is run by high school coaches and Evergreen Park’s Martin Malone (left) is shown in 1983 when he participated in the first Chicago Triathlon.

current and past college players.

The dates are on Wednesdays and Thursdays from through Sept. 13 at the Spartan Athletic Complex.

Athletes ages 10-though-10 meet from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and ages 10 to 13 meet from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

Cost is $100 per player.

For more information or to register, visit oaklawnbaseball.com.

Also, for more information, contact OLB President Gary Gudino at randolphfd@sbcglobal.net.

We are interested in community news. Submit items to sports@ regionalpublishing.com.

Stock in Mary Jane candy and a couple of cigar factories might have taken a dip.

Anyone who knew Brother Rice wrestling coach Bill Weick, who died Aug. 15 at age 85, loved his cigars and his Mary Jane candy. And he loved wrestling even more.

The Chicago Ridge resident loved the sport so much, he was willing to spend any time he could trying to teach it to various generations of grapplers.

Weick touched many lives during his career as a wrestler and coach, which also included stints with the U.S. Olympic team and Mount Carmel.

Even in his eighth decade on earth, he was never too busy to teach.

“A few years ago, I was able to witness some of the magic of Bill Weick,’’ Robert Tipsword wrote on a USA Wrestling message board. “He had his Brother Rice team at a tournament at Buffalo Grove High School. The Buffalo Grove youth wrestling team happened to be practicing in an adjacent gym. During a break in the high school tournament, we found Bill working with the kids on the youth wrestling team.

“A great man, sharing some of his vast knowledge with the little guys.”

It’s likely impossible to figure out how many “little guys” he taught who grew up to be great wrestlers and great members of society, but there were a lot. USA Wrestling President Bruce Baumgartner, a two-time Olympic champion and three-time World champion, told the USA Wrestling website about how much Weick shaped his career.

“Bill Weick was my personal coach at the Olympic Games and World Championships many times.

He was instrumental in developing the skills, work ethic and mental toughness that set the foundation for my success over the years,’’ he said. “I first met Bill in 1981, when he was coach of the World University Team. It was one of the toughest camps I had ever gone to. It was my second international experience, and I won. I owe a lot of my success to many coaches, and Bill was

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one of them who made a difference and set the groundwork for my success.’’

“He was known for old-school toughness and love,’’ added Lee Roy Smith, the executive directior of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. “He would make you laugh and challenge you to do what was best for you to become a better wrestler.

It was much more than you thought you could do.

He helped wrestlers get their hands raised at all levels. He coached from youth to the juniors to high school and up to the Olympic level. There was nobody else like Bill. He had a way to get inside wrestlers and make a difference for them.”

His first coaching job was at Maquoketa High School in Iowa, before returning to Illinois to coach at Tilden Tech, where he had won a state title in 1949.

He coached 21 state champs at Mt.Carmel including Olympic star Joe Williams. Weick took over the Brother Rice program in 2004 and nine years later, Rudy Yates became the school’s first state champion. Under his watch, the Crusaders had 41 state qualifiers.

The Rice wrestling room was dedicated to him in May 2015 and that ceremony featured an appearance from former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld.

Vistatation for Weick was Sunday at the Curley Funeral Home and the funeral mass was held at Most Holy Redeemer Church in Evergreen Park.

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Wild Things series could determine wild playoff battle

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Windy City’s Brian Loconsole racked up his franchise-record 27th save in Sunday’s 5-2 road win over Traverse City.

The win helped erase a gutwrenching 12-11 setback to the Beach Bums on Saturday night and, more important, it kept the ThunderBolts (45-38) in the inner circle for a Frontier League wild-card playoff berth.

There are two spots for the wild card and Evansville (46-37) is a game ahead of Windy City.

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‘You couldn’t ask for anything more’

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

St. Laurence hosts historic inaugural girls sporting event

And with the first thwack of the volleyball, courtesy of junior varsity server Vicky Ceballos at around 5 p.m. Monday, history was made in the St. Laurence gym.

It was the first time in the 56-year history of the school that St. Laurence hosted an Illinois High School Association girls athletic event. Girls were admitted to the school this year, and the volleyball team made its debut against Providence Catholic on Monday evening.

The games didn’t go the Burbank school’s way, with the varsity losing 2511, 25-17 and the JV squad losing 25-8,

25-14. But this night was all about a new chapter in the history of the school as an estimated crowd of 500 fans came to witness the first girls event in the gym.

It was hot and noisy. There was a section with mostly girls screaming wildly.

Next to them was a boys section where a lot of guys in black t-shirts were also making a racket.

“If I have kids, I’ll bring them back here and tell them that this is where I started and I helped start the team,” said junior Colleen Schmit, who racked up the first two kills in the program’s history.

Coach Ellen Yopchick said that 25 of the 26 junior varsity/varsity players came from next door at Queen of Peace.

In January, Queen of Peace made a shocking announcement that the school was closing. A few months later, St. Laurence officials pulled the trigger on allowing girls to enroll at their school.

The first day of school was Wednesday, but Monday night was fun time.

“They’ve been on a rollercoaster,” Yopchick said. “But I think the moment each one of them said, ‘Hey, I want to be a Viking,’ it stopped. They chose this

school. They wanted to be a part of it.

They had tons of other options. When they walk in the doors, they are wearing black and gold and they are all about St. Laurence.’’

“I feel pretty comfortable here,” Schmit said. “I’m excited. Everything feels pretty good.’’

Yopchick, an Evergreen Park native and Mother McAuley graduate, said these players will remember this night — and season — for a long time.

“Just showing up tonight and being a part of this was history,” Yopchick said.

“To play in front of a home crowd like this — you couldn’t ask for anything more. They are young right now and they get it a little bit. They now know how special this place is. They are a part of it. They can look back when they are older about this night. They can come back 10 years from now and say, ‘We’re the team that started it all and laid the foundation.

“I think it’s something to be proud of.’’

The special feelings of the first night will give way to the team wanting to win.

“We have work to do but I like how we’re starting,” Schmit said. “We’re at the entry level, but we’re going to get better.’’

Left: The two historic St. Laurence volleyball teams line up for “The Star-Spangled Banner.’’ Above: This will take a little getting used to — pony tails on players in St. Laurence uniforms. That was the scene before the varsity played its first match on Monday night.

St. Laurence’s Colleen Schmit is introduced to the crowd. She pounded down the first two kills in program history.

Vikings middle hitter Ashley Kevin gets ready to serve in St. Laurence’s first girls volleyball match.

Prior to junior varsity player Vicky Ceballos hoisting the first serve of the game, St. Laurence High School had never hosted a girls sporting event in the 56-year history of the school.

Plenty of males at the former all-boys school showed up to support the volleyball program on Monday night in Burbank.

Photos by Jeff Vorva The St. Laurence junior varsity team congratulates Providence Catholic after the first girls event at the Burbank school.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GARY GIBSON, COLLEEN GIBSON, CITIBANK, N.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 14 CH 010141 11910 S. TIMBERLANE DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11910 S. TIMBERLANE DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-202-003-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 14-13-25131.

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.

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 PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.SALLY J. DAVIDSON, SALLY J. DAVIDSON, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SALLY J. DAVIDSON TRUST DATED JUNE 28, 2012, WESTBROOK TERRACE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 14025 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, APARTMENT B Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2017, 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 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, APARTMENT B, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-088-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $146,055.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079007.

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.

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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DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH KRUSE, GLORIA KRUSE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 52089 9013 South 51st Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9013 South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-218-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $234,599.29.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number W09110046.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. W09110046 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 09 CH 52089 TJSC#: 37-7555 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.

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW KEEFE; INA KEEFE; TRAINING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY & EDUCATION NETWORK, INC. FKA ANDREA A. RAILA & ASSOCIATES, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW KEEFE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF INA KEEFE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19310 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-18-417-004-0000.

Commonly known as 15845 South 114th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-2584.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3057597

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

TADEUSZ SOKOL; JOANNA SOKOL; THE RIVERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; MONIKA SOKOL; SLAWOMIR SOKOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TADEUSZ SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MONIKA SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SLAWOMIR SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-23-101-059-0000.

Commonly known as 21 Cour Madelein, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA16-0606.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3057676

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF9, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNA E. NESTOR A/K/A ANNA NESTOR, THOMAS B. NESTOR A/K/A THOMAS NESTOR, LINCOLNWAY COMMUNITY BANK, DOORNBOS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 23296 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 29, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-09-108-020-0000.

Commonly known as 14460 Raneys Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3058160

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Rajae Morrar aka Rajae M. Morrar; Ferial Morrar; Discover Bank; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH13379 Sheriff’s # 170137 F16090269 NSTR Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on September 25th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 9621 Merton Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 P.I.N: 24-08-110-046-0000; 24-08-110-010-0000 (old); 24-08-110-011-0000 (old) Improvements: This property consists of a single family home.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Sales Department 1771 W. DIEHL., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com

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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.

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

O&A MOVIE REVIEW

‘Annabelle: Creation’ is confusing mess that provides few chills In 2013, director James Wan directed “The Conjuring” — a classic ghost story that was loosely based on the experiences of famed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Overall, the film was a virtuosic display of popcorn filmmaking. One of the film’s most clever sequences was a prologue that introduced the Warrens investigating a possessed doll named Annabelle. The sequence lasts maybe five minutes and really only served to introduce the Warrens to the audience before the really scary stuff happens.

The premise of a possessed doll — and the box office numbers earned from a solid summer hit — must have appealed to Warner Bros. executives, because only a year later, they rushed out “Annabelle” (2014, directed by John R. Leonetti): a boring, scare-less prequel that sought to tell the backstory of the plot device doll. This venture reeked of desperation.

“Annabelle: Creation” (directed by David F. Sandberg) reeks even more. This time around, we see how the doll came to be possessed and watch it and the spirit inside terrorize a group of children at a Catholic orphanage for girls.

One point that I’ll give “Annabelle: Creation” credit for over the first Annabelle is that Sandberg is a superior director to Leonetti. Sandberg has a good eye for visual composition and has done a pretty solid job directing a cast of mostly child actors. That said, Sandberg doesn’t come close to matching the visual intensity or wit of James Wan. The script, however, is completely daffy. The first act is predictably loaded with fake-out scares. “Is there something lurking in the corner of the frame?” we’re supposed to ask. Any savvy moviegoer knows that the answer to that question is “No.” Nothing too dangerous is going to happen in the first half hour of a horror film, especially to a main character.

There are exceptions to this rule, of course. Genre masters like Alfred Hitchcock and Wes Craven was no stranger to killing off seemingly important char-

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

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

• The Center’s rummage sale will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 25 and Aug. 26. The riding arena at the Children’s Farm will be filled with books, electronics, housewares, linens, luggage, jewelry, clothes, shoes and toys.

Furniture and sporting goods will be on display outside, and the Kiwanis Club of Palos Heights will be on hand to help. The Center’s rummage sale resembles an oldfashioned department store, and an estimated 250,000 items are on display for sale.

• Womantalk!, a nurturing and supportive discussion group, meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. The group will focus on the July readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” book or any other inspirational resources that attendees would like to bring to share. The focus is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, gracefully, and gratefully. Participants are asked to call to confirm attendance and to bring something to eat if planning to stay for a potluck picnic.

• On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion, as well as helping to distribute it. Those who are able and interested should contact Chris Hopkins at The Center. All are welcome.

The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup of wine and gluten-free bread.

Bridge students can learn skateboarding tips

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

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

• Thumb wrestling championships will be held from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Students are invited to a night of thumb wrestling. Trugurt and Dunkin’ Donuts will provide free food samples.

• “Capture the Flag” with Carmax is happening from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 29. Students are invited to play this classic outdoor game and meet new friends.

• The video game Super Smash Bros. will be played from 4:15 to

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BRIAN LAUGHRAN acters, but the production team behind “Annabelle: Creation” doesn’t have the wit of Hitchcock or the nerve of Craven. To attain that level of effectiveness, some cleverness would have had to have found its way into this overly rote narrative.

Still, there are some other virtues in “Annabelle: Creation.” The film has two very solid performances from its adult actors. Anthony LaPaglia and Miranda Otto play the couple whose daughter’s soul inhabits the doll and serve as the property owners of the orphanage. LaPaglia and Otto are professionals of the highest caliber and give this movie more effort than its worth.

If I sound harsh on this movie, it’s because I actually think that “The Conjuring” brand contains more potential. The first film, by my estimation, is one of the best horror films of the decade so far.

It’s direct sequel, “The Conjuring 2” (2016, also directed by Wan), was a serviceable addition to the mythos. Both of the Annabelle entries have been more damaging to the brand than if they simply didn’t exist.

That said, the people I was with enjoyed the movie a lot and seemed genuinely spooked by some of the larger set pieces. Good for them. So, perhaps I would recommend this movie more to casual horror film watchers. There is a funhouse element that they might find enjoyable. As for me? “Annabelle: Creation” is too predictable and too bland to recommend to serious fans of the genre.

RATING: D-

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS The Center’s rummage sale coming Saturday

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5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.

The event is for boys only.

• “Handyman: Electrical House Wiring with IBEW-NECA Technical Institute” will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31.

Students will learn the basics of voltage, resistance and how to understand circuits.

• Twinning Night is set from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept.

1. Students are invited to “twin” with one of their friends and enjoy a night of twin-themed activities.

Jimmy John’s will provide free food samples.

Last call for McCord golf outing Aug. 28

The McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park is hosting its fourth annual golf outing, Fairway for the Arts, Monday, Aug. 28 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont.

The day will begin with check in at 11 a.m. followed by lunch at noon and a 1 p.m. shotgun start.

Dinner will follow golf at 6 p.m. with a buffet, premium open bar, awards, raffle and a new mobile silent auction platform.

McCord patrons are asked to consider becoming an event sponsor or donate an item for the event’s raffle and auction.

In addition to this year’s awards and on-course games, the event will feature a new silent auction platform with bidding available right from a bidder’s smart phone, tablet or home computer. Participants will be able log in and view auction items up to a week prior to the event, place bids, get updates and join in the bidding right up to when the auction closes on the evening of the event.

For more information, call (708) 671-0648.

MVCC displays ‘Transformed’ artwork

Contemporary fiber artist Heather Macali’s “Transformed” artwork will be on exhibit through Sept.

21 at the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

A reception will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept.

2. The artist will talk at 11:30 a.m.

The exhibition was inspired by the 1980s cartoon “Transformers” with its hand-woven artworks, bright colors and patterns.

Macali, in her biography stated, “The pattern woven for each individual piece uses line, one of the most simplistic yet powerful marks an artist can use to create a visual connection. I create work that is inspired by positive memo-

ries from my youth to balance the media’s constant attention on the negativity throughout the world.

Society has become addicted to stories filled with violence. The use of the vibrant colors and visually stimulating pattern in my work creates an environment that acts as an escape for viewers from the adverse stimulants around us.”

Macali’s work has been published several books and she worked in the fashion industry as a print and pattern designer at Abercrombie & Fitch and La Senza.

Macali grew up in Munroe Falls, Ohio, and received her Bachelor of Arts in crafts from Kent State University. She continued her art research and development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison receiving her Master of Fine Arts in textiles in 2009. Macali resides in Detroit, Mich. working as a fiber artist and a professor at Wayne State University.

The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery exhibits are free to the public and available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, as well as during most performances in the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

For more information, call Rachel McDermott, Art Gallery coordinator, at (708) 608-4231.

‘Arts and Drafts’ coming to Orland Park

The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting an “arts and drafts” event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1 on the grounds of Orland Park Crossing, 142nd Street and LaGrange Road.

Craft breweries, local dining, live music and art will be part of the arts and drafts experience.

Patrons are also invited to enjoy an afternoon of shopping at local specialty shops. The event will go on rain or shine.

Tickets are $25 each and includes tasting glass and 10 drink vouchers.

Sponsorship opportunities, as well as vendor spaces, are still available.

Also, local artists are invited to exhibit their works.

For more information, call the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce at (708) 349-2972.

Jazz artist to open performing arts season

Local jazz artist Tammy McCann will open the 2017-18 performing arts season with two performances--one at 2 p.m. and the other at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Moraine Valley Community Continued on page 8

Sweet biscuits provide a perfect canvas for the strawberries.

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Enjoy the final days of strawberry season making this shortcake recipe

By Wolfgang Puck We professional chefs can sometimes feel the pressure of having to come up with new, delicious dishes that will get people talking and make them excited about returning to our restaurants.

After all, if we served just the same old familiar recipes, their attention might turn elsewhere.

But sometimes, as the saying goes, the oldies are the goodies.

Especially when you want to show off a main ingredient that is at its peak of season, the simplest, most classic treatment can be the best way of all to prepare it — and your guests will rave about the results.

Take strawberries, for example.

We’ve entered the last few weeks of strawberry season, when the heart-shaped red fruit is full of unbelievably sweet juice that tastes like it has soaked up every drop of summer sunshine.

What should you do with berries like that, beyond just eating them straight out of the box as you walk or drive home from the farmers’ market? Do you make strawberry ice cream, compote, souffles or preserves? Those all sound delicious, of course, but anything that involves crushing strawberries can seem like an insult to perfect specimens right now.

The best answer to me is to showcase the berries in a classic dessert that’s almost synonymous with the fruit: strawberry shortcake. Freshly baked, tender, sweet biscuits made with butter, cream and eggs provide a perfect canvas for the berries, highlighting their flavor and soaking up every drop of their juices. Add a dollop of cold, softly whipped cream and you’ve got a dessert that’s perfectly balanced in its tastes and textures, and utterly beautiful in its contrasts of colors and shapes.

You may wonder, though, how a well-known chef and his culinary team make their version of strawberry shortcake different than the rest. What’s our twist on the classic in the version from my Wolfgang Puck Catering team? The truth

is, our twist is simply that there isn’t any. We don’t add any special ingredients to the shortbread mixture; it’s as straightforward as those made by home cooks a century or more ago. We don’t add little strips of citrus zest or a splash of aged balsamic vinegar to the strawberries (though, if they aren’t at their sweetest, you could be forgiven for adding just a touch of sugar). We don’t even sweeten the whipped cream, because that would compete with the berries.

You might say it’s a minimalist dessert. But it’s elegant; the culinary equivalent of a man wearing nicely cut tuxedo or a woman in an exquisitely simple black dress.

I hope you’ll try this classic yourself soon, while fresh strawberries are still around. (Or try it with sliced peaches, nectarines or plums!)

CLASSIC STRAWBERRIES-ANDCREAM SHORTCAKE Serves 4 SHORTCAKE: • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 1 large cage-free egg • 1/3 cup (85 mL) heavy cream • 4 ounces (125 g) unsalted butter, wellchilled, cut into 1/2-inch (12-mm) pieces, kept cold • Milk, for brushing the shortcakes STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM • 1 cup (250 mL) heavy cream, chilled • 1 pint organic, ripe strawberries, hulled and cut lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on size • 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, optional

Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C).

Meanwhile, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg and cream.

Set aside.

Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until the butter resembles flattened walnuts, about 2 minutes.

Turn off the machine and add the wet ingredients; then, mix on low speed again just until the dough comes together.

Dust a clean work surface with flour and scoop out the dough onto the floured surface. With clean hands, fold and flatten the dough over itself to form a uniform square.

Dust the dough with more flour and, with a rolling pin, roll out the dough to a uniformly thick square slightly larger than 6 by 6 inches (15 by 15 cm).

Using a 3-inch (7.5-cm) cookie cutter or biscuit cutter, cut the dough into rounds, placing them on a nonstick baking sheet. Brush their tops with some milk and sprinkle generously with sugar.

Bake the shortcakes in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; then, rotate the pan back to front in the oven and continue baking until the shortcakes are deep golden brown, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from the oven and leave to cool to room temperature.

To assemble, whip the cream in the stand mixer or with a handheld mixer until it forms soft peaks that droop when the beaters are lifted out. Do not overmix.

With a sharp, serrated knife, carefully cut each shortcake horizontally in half. Place each bottom half on a serving plate.

Generously spoon whipped cream over the four bottom halves of shortcake. Divide the strawberries evenly over the whipped cream. Place the top halves of the shortcake on top. Serve immediately, garnished with mint sprigs if you like.

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:

“GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2”: The entertainingly offbeat Marvel fantasycomedy-adventure franchise continues with returning director and co-writer James Gunn’s sequel, as a couple of the characters deal with family situations while also having concerns about keeping the universe safe from a new threat. Peter Quill’s (Chris Pratt) long-absent father (Kurt Russell) turns up, while the presence of Gamora’s (Zoe Saldana) sister (Karen Gillan) also poses com-

plications. Dave Bautista and (in voice only) Bradley Cooper and Vin Diesel also are back as other Guardians, with fellow returnee Michael Rooker reunited with his earlier “Cliffhanger” co-star Sylvester Stallone. Elizabeth Debicki and Chris Sullivan (“This Is Us”) also join the cast. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “WAKEFIELD”: Multiple Emmy winner (for “Breaking Bad,” of course) Bryan Cranston — who has shown himself to embrace any acting challenge that comes his way — has the title role in E.L. Doctorow’s story of a quietly distressed attorney who places himself in isolation in his garage attic. While his wife (Jennifer Garner) and others wonder what has become of him, he knowingly observes them from his secret perch. Co-stars also include Beverly D’Angelo, Ian

Anthony Dale (“Salvation”) and Jason O’Mara (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), but this clearly is Cranston’s show as designed by writer-director Robin Swicord. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SUPERGIRL: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON”: The title heroine (played by Melissa Benoist) experienced some changes in her sophomore round — a change in network from CBS to The CW, and the general absence of media-mogul boss Cat Grant (Calista Flockhart, who does return for a couple of episodes here) — but it’s largely adventurous business as usual for her. She does get to fight side-byside with her cousin, the one-andonly Superman (Tyler Hoechlin), in certain instances ... and she also meets Wonder Woman in a sense, Continued on page 8

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

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OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Don’t make things more difficult than they need to be. There’s no need to tire yourself out trying to swim when floating with the current will get you where you need to go. It won’t take much effort to gain momentum this week.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): You can get farther with honey than with vinegar. A soft, tender approach may be what it takes to get a loved one to open up about their troubles this week. Don’t let

rust set in; find constructive ways to utilize free moments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. It may be possible to take complete advantage of a situation but others may not appreciate it. In the week ahead find a solution in which everyone involved benefits.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cooperation is key. Finding someone who shares your enthusiasm and passion for a project will make the task that much easier. Making a minor sacrifice could create goodwill and help ease a stalemate

this week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Pace yourself. Take your time when tackling tough jobs as chipping away at the task a little bit at a time could preserve your stamina.

Being in too much of a hurry to get things done this week leaves the door open for silly mistakes.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Tag along for the ride. Pay attention when others offer advice and follow their lead when they take you into new and unexplored territory. Allow someone else to do the driving and you may gain valuable knowledge this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Rise to the occasion. Approach the tasks on your checklist with enthusiasm and your slate will be wiped clean before you know it.

Don’t be apprehensive if a loved one tries something different to get your attention this week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t let dog days get you down.

Plan a poolside barbeque with friends or take in an air conditioned movie to beat the summer heat. Ask for advice when faced with decisions regarding business and finances this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-

Dec. 21): Accentuate the positive. You’ll never progress if you focus on the negatives of an issue. Put your energy into what you know will work as the week unfolds. Keep in mind that others are monitoring your performance.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t beat around the bush.

Being hesitant or over thinking could work against you, so just follow your gut instinct and go for it. Maintain an open mind about a romance this week and you could be pleasantly surprised.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Follow your whims. Do

what feels right or pleasing to you this week even if it may not be practical. A friend or loved one may provide encouragement if you your imagination run wild and conjure an artistic creation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Winning isn’t everything. In the week ahead remember that the most important thing about competition is to have fun and enjoy yourself. If it could, your body would thank you for some quality time out in the fresh air.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Continued from page 7 College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

In her inaugural performance at the college, McCann will present “Ella Loves Gershwin,” a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and George and Ira Gershwin.

Table seating tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors and students.

Theater seating is $20 or $15 for seniors and students. Tickets can be obtained online at the college’s website, or at the Fine and Performing Art Center box office.

This show is part of the Sunday Salon Series, now in its fifth season of presenting cabaret-style performances in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater, where seven tables ring the stage and additional theater seating provides an intimate setting.

McCann will showcase her firm roots in the tradition of the great singers of the past, adding her own modern flair to the classic love songs. A regular at clubs and festivals around the world, McCann has toured with Ray Charles and Chicago’s own Ramsey Lewis.

For more information, call (708) 974-5500.

Mayor’s Cup Golf Outing set for next month

The Village of Orland Park’s 2017 Mayor’s Cup Golf Outing to benefit Open Lands of Orland Park is set for Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.

Registration is now open and is limited to 144 golfers on a first come, first serve basis. The allday outing includes a continental

breakfast and check-in at 8:30 a.m. and a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start on the north course. The day also includes an on-course barbecue lunch featuring craft beers, a halfhour cocktail reception and a 4 p.m. dinner.

Golf and dinner tickets are $130 per person and include 18 holes of golf, one-half cart, a continental breakfast, lunch on the course, cocktails, and dinner. Golf-only tickets are $100 per person and include 18 holes of golf, one-half cart, continental breakfast, and lunch on the course. Dinner-only tickets are $50 and include cocktails and dinner.

Participants at the 2017 Mayor’s Cup include a chance to win cash or prizes, including a two-night Vegas stay package (hotel and airfare), and a $40 Super Card which includes all SMT on course games and a scratch card. The on-course games include Head Start, Bang the Gong, Wine Bottles Low, and Speed Hole.

Sponsorships are available, including a $250 hole sponsor, a $350 continental breakfast sponsor, a $500 cocktail hour sponsor, a $1,000 lunch on the course sponsor, and an exclusive $1,000 golf cart sponsor.

To register to golf or to purchase a sponsorship, visit the village’s website, or visit the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For sponsorship questions or to donate silent auction items/services, call Doreen Biela at (708) 403-6266, or email her at dbiela@ orlandpark.org.

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN Continued from page 7 since Lynda Carter guest stars as the U.S. president. One particularly notable story shows off the singing talents of Benoist and Grant Gustin, alias “The Flash,” in a crossover tale with a musical theme. DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by executive producer Andrew Kreisberg and episode director Kevin Smith; Comic-Con panel. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “NOVA: POISONED WATER”: The plight of the population of Flint, Mich. — where a cost-saving switch to a different water source led to 12 deaths and the pervasive threat of lead poisoning — is detailed in this recent episode of the long-running PBS science series. Residents discuss concerns they had early on, which prompted them to contact local officials ... whose response propelled them to take additional action and get in touch with Virginia Tech researchers, who then confirmed the worst. The problem isn’t exclusive to Flint, since other American communities also in have experienced it in recent times. Joe Morton (“Scandal”) narrates the program. *** (Not rated) “BLUE BLOODS: THE SEVENTH SEASON”: Long a staple of Friday-night television viewing, the CBS police drama continues with New York police commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) and his relatives facing new challenges ... yet always making time for the weekly family dinner.

Among guest stars, Michael Imperioli (“The Sopranos”) plays a contentious federal attorney, Stacy Keach portrays a cardinal involved in a confidentiality matter, and Tony Award winner Cady Huffman (“The Producers”) appears as

the wife of Frank’s aide Gormley (Robert Clohessy). This season of the show, which ends with a literally fiery situation for Danny (Donnie Wahlberg), encompassed its 150th episode. Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes and Len Cariou also star. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “NEVER LET GO”: There is no determination — nor vengeance — like that from a parent whose child is placed in harm’s way, a notion borne out by the female protagonist (played by Angela Dixon) of this action-adventure tale. When her daughter is apparently kidnapped, nothing will stop the single mother from finding the girl in an overseas pursuit, including her implication in a murder. Ultimately, the case turns out to be bigger than an abduction. Co-stars include Rami Nasr (“The Night Manager”) and Lisa Eichhorn. (R: P, V)

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