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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

75th Year, NO. 37 • 2 Sections

CHICAGO RIDGE

Rats prompt village forum on vermin control

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Dermot Connolly

The newly opened fitness center in the Palos Heights Recreation Center includes everything from free weights to ellipticals, treadmills and top-of-theline adaptive motion trainers.

BUILT FOR FITNESS Palos Heights Fitness Center ready for workouts

By Dermot Connolly Let the exercising begin.

The new fitness center in the two-story addition to the Palos Heights Recreation Center is now open.

Work began on the 25,000 sqft. addition last fall, and Palos Heights Director of Parks and Recreation Michael Leonard said the project was completed on schedule. The new section doubles the size of the existing building at

6601 W. 127th St. The main floor of the addition located at the back of the main building (the new front) includes a brightly lit foyer and an expansive front desk area, as well as two full-size basketball courts on the main floor. The courts, which are already in use, also double as volleyball and pickleball courts.

“Pickleball has become a very popular sport, because the Baby Boomers are playing it,” said Leonard, noting that the pickleball courts are already popular

on weekday mornings and early afternoons.

See editorial, page 4 Youth teams playing basketball and volleyball often use the courts in the afternoons. There are also free gym times available at various times.

Added touches on the first floor include a bottle-filler on the water fountain, and small lockers in the gym available to store wallets and cellphones while using the courts.

On one side of the second floor is the 3,000 sq. ft. fitness center, as well as a three-lane running and walking track overlooking the gyms below. The track measures 1/12 of a mile, and is available for Palos Heights residents to use free of charge to those without memberships.

Locker rooms for men and women are also part of the new addition, including two showers in each locker room, which mirror

Chicago Ridge officials promise to remedy a rat problem that is concerning many residents, as evidenced by the standing-room-only crowd at a town hall meeting held on the woes Saturday morning at Village Hall.

Nathan Comanse of Guardian Pest Control spoke during the three-hour meeting about the work his company has done since being hired four months ago, and what residents and businesses can do to reduce the rodent population.

“Everyone has to work as a team,” he said.

Many residents become alarmed when they heard the village had closed the Royal Palace banquet facility indefinitely last week due to a rat infestation found in the basement of the building at 6254 W. 111th St. A broken dumpster behind the Pepe’s restaurant, at 6336 W. 111th St., has turned into a feeding ground for rats, infuriating nearby residents who are finding rats in their yards. Other badly maintained dumpsters behind

some multi-unit buildings around the village have also been blamed.

Asked how the problem at Royal Palace could be allowed to get so bad, village Trustee Bill McFarland said the latest available paperwork shows that an inspection of the property was done last April. However, Trustee Bruce Quintos argued that several other documents provided to trustees indicate there had not been an inspection since last year. He said the information showing the April inspection was not date-stamped, and was only turned in to the village by the health inspector the day before.

“It could be a clerical error,” said McFarland after the meeting, acknowledging that trustees were given three different documents with conflicting data about when inspections were done.

Comanse focused much of his talk on what residents can do to help solve the problem. He said preventing rats from getting access to the “food, structure and water” they need to survive is the first step. “There are no free rides, See RATS, Page 2

See FITNESS, Page 2

Photo by Patt Bailey

Remembering 9/11

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A color guard made up of area first responders display flags before Sunday’s soccer match between neighborhood rivals Marist and Brother Rice. The lone high school athletic event in the area honored first responders and military members on the 15th anniversary of 9/11.

For more photos of the ceremonies and the soccer match itself, won by Marist 5-1, see Sports.

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Orland Park debuts new wayfinding icon/village logo Orland Park has a new image and the community played an active role in its creation.

“Creating a new logo for the village has been a community effort,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “We had a steering committee of officials and staff that invited everyone to be a part of the process. Thank you to those who helped make the village’s new brand a reality.”

The concept of a Wayfinding and Branding Plan for the Village of Orland Park began when the Village Board approved both the 2013 Comprehensive and Strategic Transportation Plans. Officials and staff recognized a need for an updated and unified approach to community identity and directional (wayfinding) signage within the village.

In mid-January, the village held an open house to display potential designs created by Teska Associates, the village’s consultant. The Village Board voted on the final design in June.

Trustee Jim Dodge chaired the village’s steering committee that oversaw the development of the wayfinding campaign and the search for a new symbol.

“We wanted to create a unified brand for the village, an across the board symbol for use through all of the departments and the community,” Dodge explained. “We were looking for something unique to Orland Park, something representative of Orland Park that wasn’t just a municipal seal.”

More than 400 residents participated in the village’s 2015 Wayfinding and Branding Survey. The survey was initiated to gather the community’s input about Orland Park’s identity to help the village create new branding and signage for key locations in town. Of the 433 total responses received, 82 percent came from people who had lived in Orland for more than 10 years.

“As we try to make it easier for

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The village of Orland Park’s new logo incorporates many facets of the community, including its historic district, Downtown Orland Park, neighborhoods, parks, green spaces and major thoroughfares.

people to find things in Orland Park — easier to find our local businesses — we knew that the image was important and that it had to be unique,” Dodge explained.

“We asked residents, brought in advisors, enlisted the help of staff and created what we feel is a great icon for Orland Park.”

The elements of Orland Park’s new symbol relate to different aspects of the community. A gemstone design, the concept comes from local residents describing the community as the “crown jewel” in Chicago Southland and “the jewel of the prairie.”

Dodge added, “Going forward, when you see the Orland Park image on your iPhone, you will instantly recognize it and know that’s the Orland Park smart phone app or the village’s website. We wanted to have a unique, attractive image that identifies Orland Park.”

The horizontal and vertical bands symbolize the village’s two major roadway corridors, LaGrange Road and 159th Street, with retail, dining and entertainment destinations. The horizontal and vertical band terminals represent the village’s major gateways and Orland Park’s easy access to major regional roadways.

“It’s been interesting and re-

warding to see how the new brand has evolved,” said Trustee Kathy Fenton, chair of the village’s Development Services Committee.

Fenton chaired the 1993 ad hoc committee that oversaw the creation of the village seal and the design of the village flag. “It’s nice when the community steps forward to be a part of the process,” Fenton said. The village’s new logo does not replace the village seal.

The O typogram represents both the O in Orland Park and the village’s heart of the community, the Old Orland Historic District, an important part of Downtown Orland Park. Green quadrants are included to represent the community’s neighborhoods, parks and green spaces.

The town’s “center” is seen as shifting from the Orland Square Mall area to the village’s evolving downtown, according to the results of the 2015 survey.

“For the longest time, people have thought of Orland Square as the town center,” McLaughlin said. “It’s good to know that people see Downtown Orland Park as the center of town with Main Street, Orland Crossing, the historic area and the civic corridor.”

The village’s new brand will soon be seen on vehicular directional signs, village gateway signs, those designating the community’s historic district, municipal signs, signs at village parks and bicycle directional signs. This is part of the community-wide wayfinding phase. The implementation of the wayfinding project will occur over time, as old signs are replaced/ reconfigured and new directional signs are installed.

“Orland Park has never had one unique logo like this,” McLaughlin said. “We’re looking forward to people becoming familiar with it and knowing all that it means to Orland Park.”

— Village of Orland Park

Elizabeth Pedergnana and her brother Patrick discover what the world looks like to a butterfly. Butterfly vision glasses will be among the fun at Lake Katherine’s Monarch Butterfly Festival this Sunday.

Children can view the world from butterfly’s perspective at festival Lake Katherine visitors Elizabeth Pedergnana, 8, and Patrick Pedergnana, 7,from Palos Hills, tried out butterfly vision glasses to discover what the world looks like to the insect.

The butterfly vision glasses are just one of the fun educational attractions for children at this Sunday’s Monarch Butterfly Festival at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

“We have a range of great activities to see what life is like as a butterfly,” said Shamim Graff, interpretive educator at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens. “We will have ‘Butterfly Bachelorettes,’ explaining what they look for in a host plant and children will learn about what it takes to survive as a monarch caterpillar.

Rats

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Photos by Dermot Connolly

The second-floor walking track provides a great view of the first-floor gymnasiums as well as the fitness center on the opposite side.

Fitness

Continued from Page 1 each other. Locks are not provided, so patrons must bring their own.

“We wanted to create a united community, through play (on the first floor) and fitness on the second floor,” said Leonard, explaining the philosophy behind the design of the building.

During a tour of the facility last Friday, Leonard pointed out that the fitness center includes free weights and six treadmills, six elliptical machines, and two Adaptive Motion Trainers. The upright AMTs allow users to simulate a natural running or walking motion, exercising arms and legs.

Leonard pointed out that rather than large-screen TVs located throughout the center, forcing users to watch whatever is on, each of the machines includes a screen of its own, allowing users to choose what they watch.

Monthly membership are available at a range detailed on a brochure at fitness center’s front counter. For Palos Heights residents, $21 individual, $32 per couple, $17 for seniors and students. Standard rates are higher for nonresidents.

Included in the fitness center membership is a complimentary equipment orientation and fitness assessment conducted by a certified personal trainer.

The walking track is free for

The front desk and foyer of the new fitness center provide a spacious entrance to the fitness center.

residents, and access to the open gym alone or pickleball courts only is $100 annually.

“Our rates will increase in 2017, but anyone who joins before the beginning of December will be guaranteed of no increase until at least 2018, so the earlier you sign up, the better,” said Leonard.

The gym can be used at a daily rate of $3 for residents. The standard daily rate is $5 for the walking track, $10 for the open gym and $5 for pickleball courts.

While regular programming has not been disrupted, construction work currently ongoing in the rest of the building is due to be completed by Nov. 1. The renovations include turning the

old gymnasium into a carpeted multi-purpose room available for meetings as well as performances on the new stage.

“We have always had a stage there. but it was never usable,” said Leonard. A catering kitchen and new foyer are also being added, as well as a completely new façade on the building. The lockers have already been removed from the first floor.

“We’re trying to get rid of the school-look of the building,” he said.

An official grand opening of the newly refurbished building is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19, although an exact time has not been set.

Make life as difficult as possible for them.”

The exterminator said the poison bait his company puts outs “is only good if something eats it.

Rats aren’t really picky, but they know what they like. If they have other preferred foods available, they won’t eat bait.”

“Dog feces is a fine food source for rats. It is like filet mignon for them,” he said, stressing the need to pick up after dogs immediately, on public streets as well as in yards.

Comanse also advised against using birdfeeders, because rats and mice eat the seeds that get scattered on the ground.

He said rats live near water sources, and fixing leaky spigots and pipes would cut off access to it. He said just as with mosquito prevention, getting rid of any standing water is also be helpful, When a woman asked if she should drain her backyard pond, Comanse said no.

“If it provides you with enjoyment, there is no need to go that far,” he said. “You’re never going get rid of all the water sources.”

Keeping properties well maintained, without high grass or woodpiles or debris for rats to hide or nest under is also advisable, he said.

“We don’t want to incite panic,” said Trustee Sally Durkin, pointing out that officials from neighboring communities such as Oak Lawn, Worth and Alsip have reported similar problems.

After a couple of residents reported seeing “hundreds” of rats in place, or being afraid to go outside, Comanse cautioned against exaggerating the numbers involved, and or the danger posed to humans.

“It’s really easy for fear to take over. When people start talking about hundreds or thousands of rats, I have to say that those numbers are very unlikely. While he said that rats can give birth seven times a year, to as many as 12 per litter, he never encountered more than 40 rats in one place.

“Unless you’re trying to feed them by hand, there is little chance of being bitten,” he added. He said most rat bites are inflicted on children sleeping on floors, often with crumbs on them. He also noted that the active ingredient in modern rat poison is an anticoagulant similar to the drug Coumadin or warfarin and would have little effect on humans or dogs or cats.

“Roughly only one in 20 monarch caterpillars will make it from the egg to chrysalis. “Sadly everything wants to eat them but eating milkweed gives them defenses.

For many species milkweed is a skin irritant and toxic to a lot of animals. Birds learn quickly that a monarch caterpillar not only tastes bitter but it could make them ill.”

Other attractions at the festival include a chance to meet the monarchs in two tents full of butterflies, children’s crafts and face-painting in the nature center auditorium, live animals, storytime amid the straw bales, scarecrow making and a migration maze through the prairie.

The much-loved south suburbs festival, now in its 23rd year, will take place this Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Lake Kath-

erine Nature Center.

Tickets are $6 per person and free entry for children two and under. There are also early ticket deals featured on Groupon.com. A free gift bag will be given out to children wearing butterfly or insect costumes, while supplies last.

On the day festivalgoers will be able to park at Palos Heights City Hall and take a free shuttle to Lake Katherine or use additional parking facilities at 7350 West College Drive.

Sponsors for the event include MMBS & Associates, Hunt Insurance, Family Dental Care, Southside Tent Rental, Per-Com, Kallemeyn Auto Rebuilders, Chiro One Wellness, Nick’s BBQ, First Midwest Bank, Republic Services and Peace Village.

“I’ve learned more about rats than I ever thought possible. We have to take this to heart and make changes and make changes to the way we live. If we all work together, and this means the businesses too, we can solve this,” said Mayor Chuck Tokar.

“If we have to pay more, we’re going to pay more,” said Tokar.

He pointed out that the multiunit buildings and businesses identified as problems have already been given seven-day notices to clear up the problem. Otherwise, fines will be imposed and more businesses could be closed.

Last week, the village board

authorized the hiring of four parttime property inspectors to help deal with the problem, and earlier this year, fines were raised to as much as $750 for ongoing problems with dumpsters.

Responding to residents complaining of getting no response when calling the village about rat problems, Trustee Jack Lind said that would be fixed too.

“We’re putting our money where our mouth is. If you’re telling me that no one is calling you back, it is not sitting well us. The situation will be rectified or people will lose their jobs,” said Lind.

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IUOE Local 150 president-business manager James M. Sweeney presents a check for $300,000 to the Navy SEAL – Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation to Foundation Secretary Craig Cassell at the James M. Sweeney Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 8 at Gleneagles Country Club in Palos Park.

Operating Engineers Local 150 contributes $300,000 to Navy families Autumn in The Park Festival this Friday, Sat. Blood drive on Harlem on Saturday

The Palos Heights Woman’s Club will hold their annual blood drive this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at the Palos Heights firehouse at 123rd and Harlem Avenue, along with Diane’s Place. Anyone donating blood will receive a free T-shirt, and an ice cream cone from Diane’s. Call Nancy at 759-5724 or Denise at 448-3746 to reserve a time to donate. Walk-ins are welcome also. Pictured are Chief Tim Sarhage of the Palos Heights Fire Protection District and Denise Hyker, Home Life chairman of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club.

There will be fun, food and festivities for all.

Everyone’s invited to the Palos Park’s annual Autumn in The Park Festival this Friday, from 5 p.m. to10:30 p.m., and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The fun kicks off this Friday, with an evening of music, food, and fun for all ages on the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. The festival grounds will open at 5 p.m. and The Mix will be performing from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. recreating old classics to current hits. Looking for something to eat or drink? Choose from 12 local food vendors in the food court and a variety of beer, wine, and spirits. The Village Green will be rocking throughout the evening to 7th Heaven from 8 p.m. to 10

p.m. Don’t miss this entertaining Autumn evening in Palos Park at this much anticipated community event.

On Saturday, the parade will kick off at 11 a.m. and the festival grounds open at 11:30 a.m. This year’s festival has been enhanced and expanded to include more food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Chili Cook-off/Tasting, BBQ Rib Cook-off/Tasting, BBQ Chicken Cook-off, Climbing Wall, Petting Zoo, Bungee Trampoline, Dunk Tank, Food Vendors, Beer & Wine Tent, College Football televised, Artisan Colony, Interactive DJ, new this year; Apple Pie Contest/Public Tasting, Free Parking and Free Trolley/Shuttle.

Listen to the premier high-energy harmonica driven Chicago blues

band, Cadillac Dave and His Chicago Red Hots on the Main Stage from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Then, as the headline act of the festival, mostly playing perfectly selected hits from the 80’s, Hi Infidelity will bring down the house from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. “You don’t

Orland Park Arts Commission fall cultural series begins Sunday Variety fills the autumn repertoire of the village of Orland Park Arts Commission.

The group’s cultural series continues this Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., when the Cadenza Piano Quartet performs at the village’s Cultural Center. The quartet features Linda Veleckis Nussbaum playing violin, Paul Dykstra on piano, Matt Mantell on viola and Emily Mantell on cello. The ensemble will play a collection of Brahms, Mozart and a variety of musical selections.

The Cultural Center is located at 14760 Park Lane.

Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave., or at the village’s Sportsplex at 11351 W. 159th St.. They may also be bought online at www.orlandpark. org/specialevents. Students with a valid school ID may purchase tickets for $10 in person only.

Refunds are not available for commission events. For more information, call the Recreation

Department at 403-7275.

“We are very pleased and excited with all that the arts commission has offered and continues to offer,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Their fall events offer a great variety from classical music to musical theater to poetry --- we really hope people come out for all three events.”

An Orland Park first comes to the village’s cultural center on Saturday, Oct. 15, with the Arts Commission’s first ever poetry slam. Prizes will be awarded to the top three contestants. Participants are invited to show off their skills and “spit out their poetry” or experience everyone else’s creativity. The poetry slam will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Admission, payable at the door, is $3 while it’s $5 to “spit.”

The commission presents “An Afternoon of Opera, Musical Theater and Song” on Sunday, Nov. 13, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

This presentation features Jonathan Beyer and Elizabeth Reiter.

“Anyone who enjoys an incred-

ible vocal performance will not want to miss the commission’s November 13 show,” said Trustee Pat Gira, the Village Board liaison to the commission and chair of the village’s Recreation Committee. “Jonathan Beyer and Elizabeth Reiter together in Orland Park is a performance that you do not want to miss.”

Beyer has performed with operas, orchestras and symphonies throughout the world. American Soprano Reiter has garnered critical acclaim for her rich and silvery voice and impressive musical polish.

Tickets are $20 per person and may be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 14600 South Ravinia Ave., or at the village’s Sportsplex at 11351 W. 159th St. They may also be bought online at www.orlandpark. org/specialevents. Refunds are not available for commission events.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at 4037275.

— Village of Orland Park

‘Cool’: Founders Crossing Chapter of DAR marks Constitution Week Members of the Founders Crossing Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, began the celebration of Constitution Week a bit early at their meeting Saturday in Orland Park.

As proclaimed nationally, as well as locally, Sept. 17-23 is observed as Constitution Week each year. This year’s observance commemorates 229 years since the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. The DAR organization takes a special interest in sharing the story of the Constitution’s creation, its history as our governing document, and its application in our daily lives. Founders Crossing Chapter has distributed posters and bookmarks to schools and libraries taking this opportunity to encourage awareness. In their chapter meeting, an original program was presented by Chapter Constitution Week Chairman, Susan Snow, on the subject of the “Checks and Balances” that are written into the American plan of government.

“When trying to create a government after the Revolutionary War had ended, our Founding Fathers knew that they did not

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Snapping her fingers to the rhythm, Susan Snow adapts the music of “Cool” to present her interpretation of the beauty of the U.S. Constitution.

want one person, or one branch of government to have absolute power,” Snow noted. The result of their inspired work is a plan for government that includes checks and balances between the branches of government, the federal government and the states, and the citizens and their government.

“We as a nation have been able to

work with this plan for 229 years and it serves us well,” Snow said.

In the context of DAR, Snow enjoys finding new ways of sharing her admiration for the Constitution. “This year, I added a little verse, set to music,” according to Snow, who sang parts of her program to “Cool,” from Leonard Bernstein’s “West Side Story.” It goes: “Balance, balance, checks and balance, to keep things cool, folks”.

“Everyone can join in the celebration this Saturday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., when bells will be rung across America in honor of our Constitution. Wherever you are, in a group or by yourself, just ring a bell and realize how lucky we are,” Snow said.

DAR is a service organization comprised of women who have proven a direct lineal descent from a man or woman who served in the American Revolution.

Questions about membership or the chapter, can be directed to Regent Christina Bannon at 773208-1156, or Chapter Registrar, Susan Snow, at 751-5154.

— Founders Crossing Chapter, DAR

want to miss these performances this year.”

Visit www.autumnintheparkfestival.org for more information on this two-day festival or call 708671-3700.

— Village of Palos Park

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 president-business manager James M. Sweeney presented a check for $300,000 to the Navy SEAL-Naval Special Warfare Family Foundation at Local 150’s charity golf fundraiser in August.

The James M. Sweeney Classic drew more than 500 golfers to four golf courses in Lemont, and the check was presented to Craig Cassel, secretary of the Foundation.

“Both as Americans, and as an industry, supporting the needs of our military families is deeply personal,” said Sweeney. “Veterans who are coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan are increasingly turning to the construction trades for civilian employment, and the industry is welcoming them with open arms. Their sacrifice and battle-tested skills warrant not

just the dignity of a viable middle class civilian career pathway, but a steadfast commitment to the support services that their families have earned and deserve. It was an honor to be able to join with so many in our industry to support these families who have given our country so much.”

“We are honored to be the recipients of the generosity of Local 150’s Sweeney Golf Classic.

It is precisely this level of local patriotic support and giving that enables the SEAL-NSW Family Foundation to design and run the right programs for the Navy SEAL families,” said retired Navy Capt.

William R. Fenick, the Executive Director of the Foundation.

The event brought together a cross section of workers, business leaders, elected officials and military families.

an anniversary luncheon at Eddie Merlot’s in Burr Ridge from noon to 3:30 p.m.

Attendees will the be welcomed back to Queen of Peace and honored at an all school Mass “Building on Tradition” on Monday, Sept. 26, at 9a.m. with a reception immediately following.

For more details on these events, to purchase tickets for the luncheon or reserve seats for Mass, visit www.queenofpeacehs. org/alumae/reunions/1966 or contact Cindy Kmetty at 496-4750.

live/silent auction portion of the program. Auction items include: travel packages, Chicago sports tickets, wine tours, theater tickets and more. Corporate sponsorship packages are also available.

All proceeds will support the Queen of Peace Scholarship Fund, which provides financial support to families challenged with the affordability of a Queen of Peace education. Over half of the Queen of Peace student body receives assistance from this fund.

SCHOOL NOTES Moraine Valley transfer help for ITT Tech students Students who have been left without college classes to attend due to the abrupt closing of ITT Tech on Sept. 7 can continue their education at Moraine Valley Community College. Admissions representatives and academic advisors from Moraine Valley are ready to help these students with transferring to the college without wasting time or money.

Moraine Valley is hosting an ITT Student Transfer Workshop to assist with the switch is on Monday, Sept. 19, 4 to 6 p.m., at the Admissions Office, Building S, Room S101, on the main campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

ITT Tech students also can learn more about becoming a Moraine Valley student, submit specific questions or complete an online application at morainevalley.edu/itt.

Queen of Peace reunion for its first graduating Class The class of 1966, the first graduating class of Queen of Peace High School, is celebrating their 50th reunion. Festivities kick off on Sunday, Sept. 25, with

Queen of Peace Scholarship Fund golf outing at Cog Hill Queen of Peace High School will host the annual “Fore the Girls” golf outing on Monday, Oct. 3, at Cog Hill Country Club in Lemont.

Registration is open until this Friday, Sept. 16. For more, visit queenofpeacehs.org or call 4964755.

The outing is an 18 hole scramble with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. The $150 golf package includes: golf cart, lunch on the course, drink tickets and dinner. Those looking to support Queen of Peace but do not golf are invited to purchase a $50 ticket to attend the dinner and

Queen of Peace Mass will honor first responders A First Responders Mass will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 11 a.m., to honor those dedicated men and women who put their lives in jeopardy to secure our safety. All police officers, firefighters, EMS, dispatchers and military personnel are invited to attend.

Mass will be held in the Queen of Peace Chapel and will be celebrated by the Rev. Dan Brandt, Chicago Police Department Chaplain. Immediately following Mass, light refreshments will be served.

Class A uniform is encouraged.

For more information or to reserve a seat contact Teresa at 4960-4755 or visit www.queenofpeacehs.org before Oct. 9.

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Heights Fitness Center could change your life The new entrance into the expanded Palos Heights Recreation Center has been open since August.

The new fitness center inside the refurbished Recreation Center has since been filled with sparkling new workout equipment — cardio machines, such as treadmills and ellipticals, weight-lifting machines and free weights.

The gleaming new fitness center is open and ready to take memberships after just about a year of work to construct the new addition onto the south side of the old Rec. Center, the former Crab Orchard School, 6601 W. 127th St. Signs on the west drive into the Rec. Center parking lot point the way to program registration, new gyms and administrative offices of the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department. Information on fitness center memberships and offerings is available there.

Our reporter Dermot Connolly visited and toured the new facility last Friday afternoon in order to report on its amenities in his story on Page One of this week’s Regional.

The new Palos Heights Fitness Center boasts 3,000 square feet of workout room overlooking a spacious new gym below.

Membership sales began Aug. 1. Residents are welcome to visit the Recreation Center, tour the facility and choose among various membership options. A full color brochure full of details is available at the front desk.

Memberships for Palos Heights residents that include the Fitness Center, walking track and open gym range from $17 per month for seniors or students, $21 per month individual, $32 for a couple and $41 per month per family. All the rates are explained in detail in the Parks & Recreation Department brochure at the fitness center.

Fitness center amenities in addition to the workout equipment include locker rooms, showers and towel service; childcare options; personal training; the indoor walking track and basketball open gym.

The effort to provide a municipal recreation center worthy of the name to Palos Heights has been years in the making, with many stops and starts along the way. A referendum to build a new one near City Hall failed years ago.

It has been a long, frustrating road to get to the successful conclusion we now behold. Congratulations are in order to the many public servants who made this facility possible.

Mike Leonard, Palos Heights Parks & Recreation director, deserves much of the credit for shepherding this project to completion, from its inception, forums for voters to planning stages and construction.

Mayor Bob Straz, the Recreation Advisory Board and the City Council had the vision to bring this proposition to the voters of Palos Heights in a referendum question. A solid majority of them voted in the November 2014 election to approve a $6.3 million bond issue to renovate the Rec Center and build an addition onto it. Yes votes beat No votes 3,359 to 2,049, or 62.11 percent to 37.89 percent to approve the general obligation borrowing.

On the City Council, Alderman Jeffrey Key — with his fellow aldermen on the Parks & Recreation Committee — were responsible for all the contracting, spending and myriad other decisions that went into building the new facility.

It was a smart investment move by residents to approve the borrowing to build this crucial addition to Palos Heights’ public square. It can only increase homeowners’ property values in the long run by making the city an even more desirable place to buy a home, and live.

We agree with Mayor Straz who has called the new addition “remarkable.” At a council meeting last month, Straz said: “We stepped up and made a big difference to the quality of life in Palos Heights.” Indeed they have.

A grand opening of the fitness center is scheduled for Nov. 19. Meantime, we encourage residents and others to check out the facility, take a tour and decide if its splendid new offerings meet your health and fitness needs. For some who have been looking to finally begin or renew a regular exercise regimen, it just might be a great place to start.

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The nation’s biggest challenge, credit card debt I remember the JFK assassination. I remember the 9/11 terrorism. And, I remember the very first time I used a credit card.

How many people remember that?

The Vietnam War ended and I had been transferred to an Air National Guard base in Peoria.

When I got home to Burbank, I borrowed my mom’s car to drive to Peoria.

She gave me a plastic card and she explained I could use it to get gasoline from Shell.

Wow, how the world changed since I left to join the fight against the Commie-bastards!

The tank was filled and I jumped in without thinking, pretty much the same way we got into the Vietnam War, and later the Iraq War. I drove to Peoria. On the way back, I passed a Shell Station outside of Pontiac.

I didn’t fill up the tank, the owner did.

And he checked the oil and cleaned the windshield, too, something only homeless people do these days. The gasoline cost $6 and I handed him the plastic card. A few minutes later, he returned and said it didn’t work.

I was in uniform, and that buzz cut was still fresh down the back of my neck.

Turned out the owner served during World War II. He told me I could mail the money when I got home. And I did, as soon as I got home. With a letter explaining how much I appreciated his courtesy, and his respect which came from trust.

Little did I know that paying off credit card debt would soon become a life-long

RAY HANANIA struggle, like trying to lose weight, and trust would become a thing of the past.

Credit card debt is our biggest challenge not only for individuals but for the entire country. Credit cards have taught us to mortgage the future, something as it turns out government does all too well.

Credit cards let us buy what we can’t afford. Usually junk we don’t really need.

If I could tell one thing to young people, it’s to avoid using a credit card.

If I could tell one thing to congressmen – as if they would listen – I would say crack down on credit card interest rates.

They are really out of line.

The other day I got this expensively designed letter and costly brochure from Discover that lavished praise and played to my ego. I have a great credit rating.

(Why do they get to know more about my credit history than I do?)

They begged, pleaded and cajoled me to sign-up for their card. They even offered me no interest for six months.

Buried deep in all of it was the interest rate they would charge: 25 percent. Gangsters don’t charge “25 percent.”

Credit card companies can charge outrageous interest, even though the average consumer barely earns 1/2 percent on their

savings accounts: Actually our “savings account” is really money we give to the bank for “protection.”

Gangsters call it “pizzo.” They charge us to use our money so they can make huge profits. It’s a twisted “protection racket.”

If all things were equal, the bank should ONLY be allowed to charge five percent above the federal prime interest rate (3.5 percent today).

The banks are gangsters. Like Columbian drug killer Pablo Escobar and Mexican murderer El Chapo Guzman, the bankers give huge amounts of money to the politicians so the politicians can protect their interests, not the interests of the people.

We must change that. Why do we care more about helping foreign countries than helping our own people?

Why is the issue of immigration more important than credit card debt?

I miss that moment in time when two strangers could meet as “Americans” with a shared purpose and goal based on a sense of courtesy, respect and trust.

That’s true patriotism. Caring about fellow Americans and addressing the real problem we face in this country, mounting credit card debt. Mounting government debt. Mortgaging the future of our children to give political insiders huge pensions to secure their future while the rest of us struggle with barely enough to survive.

Give me a leader who truly cares about that!

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

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Respite: a Door County interlude Fish Creek, Wis. Sept. 6: Today is our anniversary day plus four.

Before we came up for an extended anniversary celebration/ vacation we made a number of arrangements to have the clinic covered, and with such a great staff we were able to leave knowing that we were in good shape.

A week ago, back in Palos, we had packed all of our fishing and hiking supplies, plenty of supplies and medications for the dogs, and the truck had just had its 90,000mile oil change. I had one final load to put in the truck – a stack of veterinary journals measuring about a foot high. Certainly in 10 days, I thought, I’ll be able to read through these and shed some guilt for letting them pile up like this”.

I awoke today at 5:45 a.m. to a balmy, humid, 75-degree morning, made some strong coffee and sat on the deck looking out over the forest, with Molly on my lap. Today is my Shenandoah Valley-hiking sister’s birthday and she and I sent a few texts back and forth.

Many mornings in Palos I sit out back with an early morning cup of coffee and communicate via text with her. She lives in Virginia so I rarely wake here up, being an hour behind.

Connie and I had just had three full days of boating on Green Bay. The last two days we went out to Chamber’s Island, which is six miles out into the bay. Most days it’s basically deserted and it has 4 to 5 mile stretches of beautiful beach. Standing there you could think you were in the Caribbean.

We put our little camp chairs at the water’s edge, read, and ate our sandwiches from the General Store.

This particular morning we had a forecast of heavy thunderstorms and lightning starting late morning, so I knew we would have a day

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off from boating. Even a bad day boating is better than a good day at work and I get a little crazy if we don’t get out on the water, but I don’t mess around with lightning.

Since Connie was still sleeping I went in and got another cup of coffee, finished texting Beth and started to imagine how I’d like to see the day go (you can always present these agendas to your wife then change them as necessary).

I had just had three long days of boating so I was good with whatever she wanted to do. My mental “plan” for the morning went like this: let Connie wake up and have her cup of coffee and talk awhile, then take the dogs to the town dock to check out the weather and other boats that may have come in overnight and to let Molly burn off some energy in the park area, then come home and have a bubble bath with Connie and then go for the 10-mile bike ride through Peninsula State Park (highly recommended). That, I figured, would take us up until about noon, then she could plan the rest of the day.

Well, things did not go quite like I had so neatly planned. Connie did get up and have her cup of coffee and conversation, and we did take the dogs down to the town dock.

We were far out on the pier and the horizon looked ominous. The sky was heavy with dark clouds and the far-out islands were difficult to make out in the mist. The wind was about 15 knots and the waves were close to 3 feet with

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Chamber’s Island is a beautiful island six miles out into Green Bay from Fish Creek, Wis.

a three to four second interval.

No way, I thought, are we headed out into this today. We might as well just get back to the cottage and have that bubble bath. We stood in silence for several minutes just taking in the amazing weather sight.

Connie spoke first. “We still have any night crawlers?” she asked. “We do” I replied.

She said, “I think we should go get the boat and head over to Tennyson Bay and anchor in about 15 feet of water about a hundred yards out from the light house”.

The only thing that sounds better to me than having a bubble bath with Connie on a stormy vacation morning is to be out on the water. That’s all I needed to hear to make my day.

We soon found ourselves breaking through the waves, finally anchoring, as she said. We have a new 18-pound Richter anchor, which holds us well against the wind and the waves. We were able to fish for about half an hour until we started seeing black clouds and lightning coming in over Chambers. We got rained on the last little bit of the trip in but since we had planned to swim in the lake after

fishing we were prepared to get wet. We secured the boat, went home, let the dogs out to pee and sat down with a couple of cups of tea to watch the rain and listen to the dogs snore. Connie had her John Gresham novel and as I sat there looking out over the forest my mind wandered back to the clinic and veterinary medicine.

Blessedly I had left all of my journal reading back in Palos but my mind was still now switched into work-mode. For some reason I started thinking about new puppy office exam/visits. The day before we left on vacation I saw three new puppies. Two of the new owners had never had a puppy before. These exams are always very rewarding and pleasurable to me but they can take up a heck of a lot of time. I know there are clinics that have a higher fee for “New Puppy/Kitten” exams and rightfully so. They can take up a lot of time, sometimes two or three slots depending upon how many questions the new owners have or how talkative and generous with my teaching information I want to be. We don’t have a higher Continued on Page 5

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Off-duty cop prevents theft at jewelry store, police say An off-duty Orland Park police officer working security at James and Sons Fine Jewelers, 15234 S. La Grange Road, thwarted a suspected theft at the store last Thursday morning, police said.

Police believe that four men from Detroit, Mich., planned a heist at the jewelry store by using a small sledgehammer to break the glass cases and stealing jewelry, Orland Park police Cmdr.

John Keating said in a release last Friday.

The men arrived at the store in a Jeep Cherokee that police later determined to have been stolen earlier that day from the driveway of a home in Mokena, police said.

The arrested men are Devon M. Matthew, 24, Gionny K. Coker, 18, Antoine D. Scott, 22, and Jacob A. Scott, 21. Jacob Scott is charged with one felony count of possession of a stolen motor vehicle and resisting a police officer. The other three men are each charged with criminal trespass to vehicle, a misdemeanor, and resisting a peace officer.

The security officer observed a man, later identified as Coker, enter the store shortly before 11 a.m., police said. He appeared to be concealing a large object under his pants pocket, holding it in his right hand, and also had a white cloth item over his shoulder, police said.

Coker allegedly walked around

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the store and told the employees that he was looking for men’s gold chains, but after he observed the security officer he left the store while still holding and concealing the large object covered by his right hand, police said.

The man met with three other men in the parking lot near the Jeep they all arrived in, police said. The off-duty officer called dispatch and requested assistance before investigating the men, Cmdr. Keating said.

After marked squad cars arrived at the scene, all four suspects ran eastbound through the parking lot, refusing officers’ commands to stop, police said. They fled across La Grange Road and into the Dick’s Sporting Goods Store, chased by police officers on foot, police said. Three of them left Dick’s before one suspect was apprehended outside the Barnes and Noble store, Cmdr. Keating said. Another was apprehended in the Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot and a third was arrested behind Center School. The fourth suspect was later found inside the shoe

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Drunken driver travels nearly double the speed limit: police

Orland Park police charged Rudy O. Bay, 24, of Orland Park, with DUI, speeding and driving on a suspended license after they curbed his car in the 9900 block of West 144th Street at 1:39 a.m.

Aug. 23. Bay’s vehicle was spotted traveling at 68 mph, nearly double the posted speed limit, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Bay is scheduled to appear in Antoine Scott Jacob Scott department of Dick’s and taken court in Bridgeview on Sept. 23. into custody, police said.

Police said the stolen Jeep was Two charged with recovered at the scene and a mini DUI after crashes sledgehammer dropped by Coker Police charged Ada L. Henderwas recovered near it. Nothing was stolen from the store. No son, 29, of Chicago, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an other weapons were displayed accident and improper lane usage or recovered at the scene, Cmdr. as police investigated a one-car Keating said. crash near 142nd Street and La One officer suffered an arm inju- Grange Road at 4:43 a.m. Aug. ry while taking Antoine Scott into 21. Police said that Henderson’s custody behind Center School, vehicle appeared to strike a light police said. He was treated and pole and was off the road when released from an area hospital. they arrived. The car was towed Three nearby Orland School and impounded, and the police District 135 schools were advised report gave no indication of a to secure the campuses for a brief court date. period of time until the arrest of the fourth suspect was made.

Oak Forest resident Ashley M. Cook County Sheriff’s Police Oliver, 22, was charged with DUI, K9 Unit assisted with searching the area surrounding Center School and adjacent parking lots to insure no objects were discarded by the suspects.

All suspects were held pending a bond hearing held Saturday at Woman falls victim Cook County Criminal Courts to computer repair scam Building 26th and California Ave. Police are investigating a case of deceptive practices involving a 77-year-old female victim.

The woman told police at 5:14 p.m. Saturday that a man identifying himself as Bob Marley of Microsoft Support contacted her by phone and told her she needed to pay him $3,000 through PayPal to fix her computer. She said the same man had called several Medical helicopter was put on months ago and she paid him $150 standby, but was not used. The with an online check to buy spyextrication of the young woman ware protection that he claimed took 15 minutes. she needed for her computer.

All three victims were transPolice observed someone atported for trauma to Silver Cross tempting to contact her bank Hospital via Orland Fire ambu- online to transfer the $3,000, but lances. The names of the victims the transaction was not completed.

After she received an emailed inhave not been released. voice from the man claiming she owed charges of $3,000, $2,700 and $1,500, police advised her to unplug her computer until a technician could remove any spyware programs that had been installed.

spokesman said.

A woman in her early 20s was pinned in the auto. Two other people, one male and one female, were in the pickup truck. They were ambulatory at the scene, but required treatment.

A pin-in response was requested to extricate the woman pinned in the auto. The district’s Lifestar

Orland Substance Awareness Forum offers Day of Hope at Orland Square The Orland Park Substance Awareness Forum (OPSAF) will host “A Day of Hope … because recovery is real” resource fair at Orland Square Mall this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will include hourly raffles, music, recovery speakers, testimonials, entertainment and giveaways.

Created by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin in 2014, OPSAF is a multi-disciplinary group of agencies that works together to establish community wide resources for those dealing with substance abuse and addiction.

“Like communities across the country, the Orland Park area was seeing an increase in the use of addictive drugs, especially heroin,” McLaughlin explained. “We called on agencies throughout the region to come together and this group has gone above and beyond to share their areas of expertise and create programs and events tailored for anyone who is facing addiction issues.”

The month of September is Substance Awareness Recovery

Month nationwide, designated by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

At the Sept. 6 Orland Park Village Board Meeting, McLaughlin proclaimed September as recovery month in the village of Orland Park, encouraging everyone “to promote comprehensive substance awareness, prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.”

Pastor Ron Ovitt of Empower Ministry is coordinating the Day of Hope for the group. A recovery coach and author of “Emotional Relearning,” Ovitt has a full schedule planned for the resource fair.

“We will have speakers, live music, people giving testimonials, things for the kids — something for everyone,” Ovitt said.

“We invite everyone to visit the upper level near Carson’s at Orland Square on Saturday to see the many resources available for those facing addiction or celebrating recovery. Recovery is not a disease — it’s the cure.”

The schedule opens at 10 a.m. with local recording artist Maron

failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no proof of insurance by police investigating a two-vehicle crash in the 8700 block of West 159th Street at 9:02 p.m.

Aug. 26. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Oliver was given a court date of Sept. 23 in Bridgeview.

Two charged with DUI, lane violations Police charged Shannon M. Kennedy, 45, of Tinley Park, with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol and making an improper turn after they investigated a two-vehicle crash at 157th Street and 71st Court at 3:22 p.m. Aug. 24. A search of Kennedy’s SUV yielded two open cans of Redd’s Wicked Apple Cider, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Kennedy is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Monday.

Steven Craig Kositzky, 57, of Orland Park, was charged with DUI and improper lane usage after police curbed his SUV near Landings Drive and 108th Avenue at 6:05 p.m. Aug. 24. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Kositzky is due in court in Bridgeview on Monday.

Summit man on phone while driving, police say Summit resident Alexander S. Acevedo, 24, was charged with using an electronic communication device while driving, no proof of insurance and driving on a suspended license after police curbed his van in the 8500 block of West 157th Street at 2:35 p.m.

Aug. 14. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Acevedo is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Oct. 4.

Two stole hundreds in merchandise, police say Chicago resident Louis A. Davis, 40, was charged with felony retail theft after he allegedly stole $666 worth of clothing from several stores in Orland Square Mall at 6:20 p.m. Aug. 23. He was due at a bond hearing on Aug. 24.

Orland Park resident Linda J. Kilgallon, 62, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly stole a shirt and assorted jewelry worth a total of $326 from a department store on Orland Park Place at 3:07 p.m. Aug. 25. She was due at a bond hearing on Aug. 26.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK

Three injured in head-on crash in 159th St. construction zone Three people were seriously injured in a high-speed, head-on collision just after midnight Saturday in a construction zone in the 10400 block of 159th Street.

The Orland Fire Protection District and EMS responded to the two-vehicle crash that occurred around 12:35 am, involving an auto and a pick-up truck, a district

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and the New Hope Band. Ovitt will be the event’s first speaker.

The Salvation Army Choir performs at 11 a.m. followed by a speaker. At 11:30 a.m. a youth band from King Music Studio will perform followed by Presence Health Speaker Anthony Fieder.

Orland Park’s Century Junior High Choir will perform at noon.

Rachel Ridge, a member of OPSAF, will speak at noon. The community relations coordinator at Rosecrance, Ridge is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor. Ridge will be followed by a testimony from Maron, with a House of Music band performing at 1:30 p.m. A second House of Music band performs at 2 p.m. with both shows followed by a speaker from Guildhaus. At 3 p.m., Jim Magera will provide the musical entertainment and share his testimony.

More information about the Orland Park Substance Awareness Forum is available at www.opcares.net.

— Village of Orland Park

Scam of senior averted An alert Jewel-Osco employee stopped a MoneyGram scam of a senior, who was about to transfer $600 to a phony “longtime friend,”on Monday afternoon, police said.

Police were called by the Jewel staff member when the wouldbe victim came in to make an

e-transfer of funds related to a scam. Police officers helped convince the woman not to transfer the money.

The senior had been contacted via Facebook by someone posing as an “old friend” who wanted to renew the friendship and asked for $600 to secure a “grant” the friend was trying to get, police said.

The victim kept in contact with the scammer via texts, in which the victim was directed to help her friend get the “grant” by sending her $600 via MoneyGram at Jewel. The alert Jewel employee called police when the victim explained the suspicious transaction.

Worth man charged with retail theft Philip J. Parr, 39, of Worth, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly removed a pack of cigarettes from a gas station at 13056 S. La Grange Road at 7:42 a.m. Aug. 30.

Police said that when he was apprehended at a traffic stop on 131st Street, he admitted taking the cigarettes after not being allowed to pay for them with a check. He is due in court on Oct. 19.

Chicago man charged with gun in car: police John W. Neal, 81, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful use

of a weapon following a traffic stop at 11:57 p.m. Sept. 6, in the 13100 block of Will Cook Road.

Police said a revolver loaded with one bullet was found in the car.

Neal was also cited with driving without a license, no insurance, and only one taillight. He is due in court on Oct. 19.

Charged with driving while license suspended Vincent A. Filomena, 26, of Palos Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:25 a.m. Aug. 26, in the 9300 block of West 119th Street. Police said he is due in court on Sept. 12.

Pamela T. Jones, 31, of Maywood, was charged with driving with suspended registration at 10:15 a.m. Aug. 30, in the 8600 block of West 123rd Street. Police said she was also cited for having no rear brake lights. She is due in court on Oct. 19.

Accused revoked driver charged with speeding Edward L. Jackson, 45, of Kalamazoo, Mich., was charged with driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop at 12:51 a.m. Sept. 4, in the 8200 block of Route 83. Police said he was also cited with speeding. He is due in court on Oct. 19.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Home burglary reported Police are investigating a home burglary that occurred between 5:15 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, in the 6600 block of West Highland Drive.

Police said an unknown offender forced entry into the house, and stole unidentified items.

Charged with DUI Manuel A. Ortega-Lozano, 33, of Summit, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:13 a.m. Sunday, in the 12100

block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding. He is due in court on Sept. 28.

Josiah Jurevis, 18, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 2:49 a.m. Saturday, in the 12200 block of South Oak Park Avenue.

Police said he was driving 34 miles over the posted speed limit. He is due in court on Sept. 28.

Alexander Kosche, 20, of

Orland Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, in the 12900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was driving 30 miles over the posted speed limit. He is due in court on Sept. 28.

Deborah N. Malkinson, 56, of LaGrange, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 11:19 p.m. Sunday, in the 7500 block of West College Drive. Police said she was driving 36 miles over the limit. She is due in court on Oct. 13.

On a sadder note, we are headed back to Palos this afternoon and just learned that one of our friends up here has had a family emergency. Their 15-year old son, Sten, was being pulled behind a boat on a ski tube and was slung face first into a 4,000-pound bell buoy about

a mile out in the lake. On the first day he was not expected to live and was put into an induced coma.

One week later now he is slowly starting to respond. For those of you who pray I would appreciate prayers for this young man.

Charged with aggravated speeding

PICK OF THE LITTER Continued from Page 4 fee for these longer visits but no one has ever accused us of being good businessmen. So I’m sitting on the deck this morning asking myself how that time could be used more efficiently. We already have a good puppy handout with lots of potential questions answered (a good timesaver) but we are stupid in that we give the client that handout after they are already in the clinic. How dumb. When they ask a question I could just smile and say, “That question is answered for you in the handout.

Go home and read it and call if you have any questions”. Boy would that be a time saver! But, how can you say that to a new wide-eyed client with their new little puppy? Can’t do it. I can shove some of the questions off onto a technician and slip on into another exam room but then feel

guilty like I just cheated someone.

So, today, I think I have solved a long-standing problem in our clinic. As Connie sat here this afternoon, reading her novel, using a steno pad wrote I wrote down every question that clients ask about a new puppy. I also wrote down many informational-type comments that most people never even think to ask such as “make sure you have a fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide in your medicine cabinet” (with an explanation why) or “have you considered using a Martingale collar” (again, with an explanation), or why can berber carpeting be dangerous for pets”.

So far I have written down about 40 such comments and questions, each of which could take one full minute to discuss, which really screws up a 20-minute office visit time. By the end of this vacation I hope to have a new handout completed in a Word Document

format that we can send or email or fax (still my favorite) a copy to someone who makes an appointment with their new pet and instruct them to be sure and read over it before they come in for their visit. Why didn’t I think of this years ago? By the time I retire I’ll have all the systems in place for the new owner! Then when they ask “what table foods should we avoid”, or “how many times should my puppy be dewormed”, or “what vaccines does your clinic consider essential (core vaccine) and which ones are optional based upon my puppy’s lifestyle” or “how do I stop my dog’s face from smelling by his eyes”, or “what is your favorite supplement for giving my dog a really shiny hair coat”, or “what brand dog food do you recommend”, or “what exactly is the secret thing I should engrave on my dog’s tag”?

– I can say, “Honey, didn’t you

read the handout before you came in? Those questions have all been answered. Go home and read your handout as you were instructed and then call if you have more questions”.

Once this handout is completed and test-driven for a few weeks I think I’ll put it up on our website so clients of other clinics can go in to their new vets down the street and dazzle them with their lack of questions and new knowledge. Other vets will either thank me for saving them time in their exam rooms or curse me for their having to tell their clients why they disagree with some of my comments.

It would be nice to stay another week but Connie just told me we have just enough dog food to last until Saturday morning. The forecast is for 90 percent chance of rain so it will be a good day to head back to Palos.

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DEATH NOTICES Richard K. ‘Dick’ Welge Richard K. “Dick” Welge, age 89, longtime resident of Palos Heights.

Beloved husband of 66 years of Mary K. (nee Northam).

Dear father of Richard C. (Terrie) and James W. Welge.

Grandfather of Jason and Sarah Welge.

Brother of the late John B. (the late Mamie) Welge.

Dick was a retired chemist for Sherwin-Williams and Valspar Corporation, a longtime member and elder of the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, and a member and past president of the Palos Lions Club. A Life Scout, and member of the Order of the Arrow, B.S.A., he

Alvin R. Arrigoni

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Blessing of the backpacks

Sunday School students at Palos United Methodist Church gather for a photo after participating in the Blessing of the Backpacks ceremony held before the worship service on Sunday at the church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. The annual ceremony in which the students received a special blessing from the Rev. Barbara Good, the new pastor, is traditionally held on Rally Sunday, which marks the beginning of Sunday School classes. Participating in the ceremony were Jack Miller (standing, from left), Abi Ludwig, Nathan Ludwig, Alyssa Watt, Julia Wilson, Samantha Watt, Zoe Ahluwalia, Stazie Thoma and Emma Morgan; (seated, from left) Wyatt Bekic and Lexie Thoma.

HEALTH BEAT Add names to Orland Memorial in time for Veterans Day Ceremony Recovery fair

The village of Orland Park hosts ceremonies each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, inviting area families to add their veterans’ names to the village’s granite walls bordering the village’s Veterans Memorial, Ara Pace – Place of Peace.

“Orland Park’s ceremonies have become a local tradition,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin who emcees each of the observances.

“We gather as a community to remember those who have served our country, those who made the ultimate sacrifice and those whose names we are adding to the vil-

lage’s memorial.”

Veterans Day will be observed on Friday, Nov. 11, with an 11 a.m. ceremony at the memorial located in the Village Center, at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. The last day to add a veteran’s name to Orland Park’s granite memorial for this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony is Wednesday, Oct. 12.

The cost to add a name is $250, which covers the cost of engraving and maintenance of the memorial.

Veterans may be living or deceased and do not have to live in Orland Park.

“It’s very touching when we

announce the names of the newly added veterans,” the mayor said.

“Veterans who are still with us proudly stand and wave and family and friends stand for those who have passed away.”

Forms to add veterans’ names can be found at http://www.orland-park.il.us/documentcenter/ view/26777 They are also available at the Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information, call the village’s Veterans Commission at 403-6115.

— Village of Orland Park

Teal ribbons around towns mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

By Mary Lou Stachnik Teal ribbons line Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights and are being placed in key areas of Orland Park and nearby suburbs during the month of September.

September is designated as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The Tie A Teal Ribbon Foundation is working in these suburbs to help bring awareness to this disease and to honor women and families who have been affected by this cancer.

Ovarian cancer is often a difficult cancer to treat because there is no early detection test. About 75 percent of cases are diagnosed at later stages often making it more

difficult to treat. A Pap test does not screen for ovarian cancer. A majority of women are middle age or older when it occurs.

Organizers ask women to become aware of possible signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which may include: Lower abdominal pain or bloating, indigestions or heartburn, loss of appetite or feeling full quickly, lower back

pain, and unusual fatigue.

Women who have symptoms that persist two weeks or longer should consult with their physician. It is important to be proactive because early diagnosis and treatment may lead to better outcomes.

If anyone would like more information about ovarian cancer or would like to decorate their home, neighborhood or business with teal ribbons, email tieatealribbon@ gmail.com or call 220-1545. The group also encourages business to place on their marques or business signs the message: Tie a Teal Ribbon: September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

— Tie A Teal Ribbon Foundation

Flu shots available in Orland Township Orland Township is offering quadrivalent (protects against four different flu viruses) flu shots at the township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., on the following dates: Mondays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3 and 17.

Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m., Sept.

21 and 28, Oct. 5, 12 and 19.

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Oct. 1, Drive-Thru Clinic.

Flu shots will be available at a discounted price of $20 for all Orland Township government workers on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. An employee ID is required.

Township residents can also get their flu shots at additional locations: Sunday, Sept. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St. in Orland Hills.

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to

1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. Sunday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saint Michael Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave. in Orland Park.

Vaccines for residents 19 and older are available for $25. Children 18 years of age and younger may receive a vaccination free of charge. Eligibility requirements apply.

Residents 65 and older with Medicare Part B are eligible to receive an immunization free of charge. A Medicare Part B card must be presented at the time of vaccination. Those with an Advantage Medicare plan are not eligible for a free vaccination.

Proof of residency is required.

Orland Township boundaries include Orland Hills, Orland Park (east of Will Cook Road and south

of 135th Street), Tinley Park (west of Harlem and north of 183rd Street), and unincorporated Orland Park.

Anyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu shot, but it’s even more important for some people to get vaccinated. These people include those who are at high risk of developing complications like pneumonia if they catch the flu. These high-risk individuals include the following: Those with medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and chronic lung disease or those who live with or care for individuals with these medical conditions; pregnant women and people 65 years and older.

For more information, call 4034222 or visit www.orlandtownship. org.

The Orland Park Substance Awareness Forum (OPSAF) will host “A Day of Hope ... because recovery is real” resource fair at Orland Square Mall this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will include raffles, music, recovery speakers, testimonials, entertainment and giveaways. For more information, visit www.opcares.net.

Strategies for healthy aging at Palos Hospital Participants can learn how to make the golden years their best years with strategies for staying fit and active through Palos Hospital’s workshop, “Healthy Aging: Setting You Up for Success” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

The free class features a Palos licensed clinical social worker, and highlights how a healthy attitude, proper nutrition and exercise can contribute to longevity and greater enjoyment of all activities, no matter what your stage of life.

Walk-ins are welcome, however registration is encouraged.

To register, please visit PalosCommunityHospital.org or call 708.226.2300. Palos Hospital is at 12251 S. 80th Ave., in Palos Heights.

Breast impressions at Palos Community Hospital Palos Hospital presents Breast Impressions: Steps You Can Take to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer.

The hospital will host a night out for women to learn how to reduce their risk of breast cancer.

The evening features a “speed dating” format, allowing participants to visit stations focusing on various aspects of breast health. Transition times between stations will feature fun activities and prizes.

The event wraps up with a Q&A session featuring board certified radiologist and breast imaging specialist Rachelle Centeno, D.O. Fresh juices and clean, farm-totable appetizers will be available during the evening. Tours of the spa-like Palos Hospital Women’s Center, featuring comprehensive breast imaging services including 3D mammography and ultrasound equipment, will be available.

The event takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Palos Community Hospital, 12251 S. 80th Ave. in Palos Heights.

This event is free and open to all women, although you must pre-register to attend. Call 2262300 or go to paloscommunityhospital.org.

Alvin R. “Butch” Arrigoni age 74, of Palos Park, beloved husband of Marie nee: Sangiacomo. Loving father of Christine and Craig Arrigoni (Christine Delestowicz).

Cherished Papa of Bradley and Bret Arrigoni. Devoted son of the late Arrie (the late Anne nee: Goodrich) Arrigoni. Dear brother of Arrie (the late Charlotte) Arrigoni and Arlene (Raymond) Kroll, brother in law of Annette (the late Tom) O’Dea and Geraldine (the late Jim) Ennis. Fond uncle of 10, great uncle of 16, Great- great uncle of 2 and dear friend of many.

Mr. Arrigoni was a longtime employee of Hyre and Steiner Electric and member of EASA. Visitation was held Wednesday, Funeral today (Thursday), Chapel prayer 9:15 a.m. from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre

served on the boards of many local charitable organizations.

Visitation was held Wednesday, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th St. Palos Heights.

Chapel service at the funeral home, today (Thursday, Sept.

15) at 11 a.m.

Interment with Military Honors, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m., at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory may be made to the Knox College (Galesburg, IL.) Scholarship Fund. www.kerryfh.com 708.361.4235 – www.facebook.com/kerryfuneral Cemetery.

Bernice Oosterhoff

Bernice Oosterhoff, nee Wierenga, age 87, beloved wife of the late Fred J. Oosterhoff (2005) and the late Sierd Schaafsma (1966).

Loving mother of Phil (Rita) Schaafsma, Bill (Grace) Schaafsma, Wayne (Shirlee) Oosterhoff, Dorene (Ron) Dandurand, and Eileen (John) Moerman. Cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 47, one of whom preceded her in death . Dear sister of the late Louis Wierenga and the late Martha Regnerus.

Mrs. Oosterhoff was the owner of Sid’s Greenhouse for more than 30 years. Visitation was held Sept.

11 at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. Lying in State Sept. 12 at First United Reformed Church of Oak Lawn until time of Funeral Service. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South, Oak Lawn.

Memorials to Southwest Chicago Christian Schools.

SENIOR NOTES Free Medicare seminar at Orland Township Orland Township will present a free “Everything You Need to Know” Medicare seminar on Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.

Kathy Kenyeri, township senior advocate/Senior Health Insurance Counselor, will offer valuable advice and well-defined direction to those attending the seminar.

This seminar will cover all aspects of Medicare, including: enrollment periods; Medicare Part A & B benefits, deductibles and benefit periods; Part D prescription drug plans; assignment/ non-assignment; home health care/ hospice care; skilled nursing facilities; managed care; supplemental/ medigap insurance policies; advantage plans; low-income programs and more.

Call Orland Township at 4034222 to register.

JOB SEARCH Moraine Valley’s Mock Interview Day Job-seekers can learn to interview with confidence by attending Moraine Valley Community College’s fall Mock Interview Day on Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 2 to 5 p.m. This free event takes place in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Community members, students

and graduates are encouraged to participate in a formal, 30-minute mock interview with an actual employer who will provide valuable advice to help them ace their next interview. Business attire and two resumes are required for entry.

Participants must register, and space is limited. Call the Job Resource Center at 974-5737 to schedule a mock interview. For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/jrc.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Palos Market welcomes COMMUNITY CALENDAR back Camille’s Confections Palos Heights Woman’s Club blood drive

The Palos Heights Woman’s Club will be dishing out free ice cream cones from Diane’s Place to every blood donor at its blood drive this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donors will also receive a free T-shirt.

The Heartland Blood Center along with the Palos Heights Fire Protection District will help to host this event at the corner of 123rd Street and Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights.

You must be 16 years of age to donate. Appointments can be scheduled online at heartlandbc. org. Or to register for a time to donate, call Denise at 448-3946 or Nancy at 769-5724. Walk-ins are allowed.

The club will also be selling the Carson Community Day Event coupon booklets to raise money for the club project, an LED sign for the recreation center. Call Eileen at 466-7089 for details.

Palos Heights Public Library visits Community Tent

Camille’s Confections, located at 12216 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights, will join the Palos Heights Farmers Market Community Tent on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Camille’s Confections sells homemade toffee in half and full pound packages, and is made with real butter in a variety of flavors. The Original Handmade English Toffee will be available at the market, but many other varieties are available.

They include Coconut Macadamia Dark Chocolate, White Chocolate Cranberry Almond, Dark Chocolate Blueberry Pecan, Nutty Buddy, Sassy Sea Salt and Maple Bacon Pecan. Camille’s is now taking orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas, Corporate Gift Giving, hostess, teacher, family gifts, and more!

The Palos Heights Library will also be a guest of the Sept. 21 Community Tent. Library staff will be at the market from 10 a.m. to noon to register Palos Heights residents for new library cards.

September is Library Card Signup month and all new cardholders will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 Target gift card. Additional Library giveaways will also take place. The Palos Heights Library Story Hour will now take place at the Library. The market would like to thank the Library for entertaining and enriching the children at the market all summer long. We are greatly appreciative of their efforts!

Beautiful large mum plants in a large variety of colors are available while supplies last. The mums and many other fall perennial plants can be found at the Hiemenz Nursery tent.

Great fall fruits and vegetables are at the market every week. Stop by and pick up everything you need for back to school lunches! Samples of available produce include apples, apricots, plums, peaches, berries, melons, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, summer and fall squashes, carrots, cucumbers, mushrooms, green and wax beans, various onions, green and red cabbage, cucumbers, corn, many colors of

peppers, eggplant and more can be purchased very week. Other food products available include breads, bakery, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, olive oils and vinegars, jams and local honey, beef, pork, bacon, sausages and chicken, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties and wraps, soups, desserts and peppers.

Finally, pick up everything you need for fall gatherings, back to school, or football tailgate parties at Pampered Chef.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

New in 2016, the Palos market is offering “Palos Bucks Double Value” on all LINK transactions, while sponsorship dollars are available. The market is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a LINK UP Illinois USDA Grant, for the support of the promotion of the Palos Heights Farmers Market LINK program. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. While at the City Tent, pick up or have endorsed your “Frequent Shopper Card”. Ten card endorsements will enter you into a year-end market raffle held on October 12 at noon. Bring a canned food donation (fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be

LIBRARY NOTES Palos Park Public Library adult programs • Color & Tea – Monday, Sept.

19, 10 a.m. - Join for some relaxing time with soothing music, hot tea and coloring pencils.

The library staff transforms the community room into tranquility space for stress-free environment guaranteed.

• Read & Cook – Monday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m. - Get ready to discuss Gordon Ramsay’s “Fast Food: More Than 100 Delicious, Super-Fast, and Easy Recipes.”

Guests are welcomed to bring a dish inspired from one of many recipes in the book.

• Wednesday Morning Book Discussion - Wednesday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. Discuss “The Forever Girl”

by Alexander McCall Smith. By the best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series.

• New Movie Release Wednesday: Me Before You - Thursday, Sept. 28, 2 p.m. Relax and watch a film on the big screen in the new community room. Based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, “Me Before You,” is about Louisa ‘Lou’ Clark and Will Traynor, a wealthy young banker who became wheelchair bound in an accident. Embarking together on a series of adventures, both Lou and Will get more than they bargained for. Run time one hour 50 minutes.

• Lights Out, Everybody: Mystery and Horror in the Golden Age of Radio - Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m. Radio historian Steve Darnall designed a program to thrill and chill with sounds clips from radio’s scariest shows and examples of how radio was the theater of the mind.

Call the library to register at 448-1530, or for more information visit the library online at www. palosparklibrary.org

Palos Heights library upcoming programs • The Chansonettes – this Saturday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. Singing in three- part harmony, The Chansonettes present “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, a variety of tunes made popular by all girl groups

from the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s.

• Sunday @ the Cinema: Hail, Caesar! – this Sunday, Sept. 18, 2 p.m.

Come see the movies you might have missed at the theater. Fourtime Oscar winning directors, the Coen Brothers, direct George Clooney and an all-star cast in a comedy set during the 1950s, Hollywood’s Golden Age. Find out what happens when Hollywood’s biggest movie star goes missing.

Runtime 105 minutes.

• Microsoft Word, Part 2 – Monday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m. Learn how to create and format a document.

Basic computer, keyboard, and mouse skills required. Registration is required.

• Door County in the Fall – Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. Fall is the perfect time to sample Door County’s 300 miles of coastline, state parks, orchards and artists colonies. Take a tour with Nancy McCully as she shares travel tips on the historic lighthouses, discover picturesque communities, visit some Midwestern wineries, and explore a few of the outdoor recreational opportunities enjoyed by visitors.

• Tuesday Book Discussion – Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m. Come to discuss “The Book of Unknown Americans” by Cristina Henríquez, a novel focusing on a family moving from Mexico to the United States after their daughter suffers a near-fatal accident. Books are available at the Front Desk. New members are always welcome.

• Save the date: Wednesday, Oct. 12, 7 pm- Author Cristina Henríquez will talk about this book at the Palos Reads author event sponsored by Palos Fine Arts at the Palos Country Club.

• Joint Replacement: Is It Time?

- Wednesday, Sept. 21, 6:30 p.m.

Dr. Kevin Luke, a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the Bone & Joint Institute at Advocate Christ Medical Center will discuss the facts about today’s joint replacements. Learn how technology has changed implants, making them last longer and support active lifestyles.

• Pirates! The Real Men and

given to your Frequent Shopper Card. In addition, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program and WIC Farmers Market Coupons are accepted at all farmers’ tents. The coupons are available for low-income seniors, and are good for fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at farmers markets.

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

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market Sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, The Private Bank, BMO Harris Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Bon A Pit, Golden Shoes and Type Concepts Inc. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 708-361-1800, Facebook or email farmersmarket@palosheights.org

Monarch Butterfly Festival at Lake Katherine Lake Katherine’s annual Monarch Butterfly Festival will be held this Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4.30 p.m., at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights.

Attractions at the festival include hundreds of butterflies in two tents, face-painting, live animals, a children’s farm, an arts and crafts fair, children’s crafts, storytime, scarecrow making, food and drink vendors, an education tent and a ‘migration maze’ through the prairie to bring the monarch migration to life for both children

and adults.

Tickets are $6 per person; free entry for children age 2 and under.

A free gift bag will be given to children wearing butterfly or insect costumes, while supplies last.

Festival-goers will be able to park at Palos Heights City Hall and take a free shuttle to Lake Katherine or use additional parking facilities at 7350 West College Drive.

League of Women Voters of the Palos-Orland Area potluck breakfast The League will hold its kickoff Potluck Breakfast on Saturday, Sept. 24, at 9:30 a.m., at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

League members will provide the pot-luck dishes. New members are welcome.

Guest speaker Illinois Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti will discuss “Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates. “ Hear about the recommendations from the Task Force on Local Government Consolidation and unfunded mandates. Do our property taxes prop up too many bureaucracies?

Should citizens be able to dissolve local governments by referendum?

Allow townships to merge with neighboring municipalities by referendum? Allow our public schools more flexibility to hire contract services?

For more information or to RSVP, call Barbara at 708-3892888.

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will hold Sell it Again – Plus, a community wide rummage sale, on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Palos Park Metra station, 8200 W. 123rd St. Vendor spaces are still available.

For information to reserve a spot, call Lucy at 448-3253 or the Rec Center at 671-3760.

League of Voters film on gun violence All are invited to join the League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area to view the film “Making A Killing; Guns, Greed and the NRA” at 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. This is a film for those who are interested in solutions to gun violence. A discussion period will follow the screening. The League is partnering with other anti-violence groups in this effort.

For more information, contact Barb at 389-2888 This screening does not cover Second Amendment issues

Palos Village Players 75th anniversary party

The Palos Park Woman’s Club

The Palos Village Players will celebrate 75 years of live community theatre on Friday, Oct. 7, at Palos Country Club 13100 Southwest Highway, Orland Park.

Everyone, past and present, is invited to attend this gala event for an evening of cocktails, live music, dinner and entertainment.

Tickets and information: 815-4630168 Robin or Andy and www. palosvillageplayers.com

Cocktails are at 11 a.m., with lunch at noon. Following a short business meeting, the members and their guests will be entertained

by Jan’s Clan Puppets, a local entertainment act. She will give a musical variety show filled with an amazing assortment of differ-

ent puppet characters performing well-know songs.

For reservations or more information about this social organization (you need not live in Palos or be a newcomer to join), call Terry at 708-448-6598.

Sell it Again Plus

CLUB ACTIVITIES The Palos Newcomers Club The Palos Newcomers Club will hold their first meeting for the 2016-17 club year on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Midlothian Country Club.

BENEFITS & FUNDRAISERS SWADDLE 2016 Diaper Harvest

— Palos Heights The Southwest Area Diaper DeFarmers Market pository fro Little Ends (SWADDLE) will hold a fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 25, from 1 to 5 p.m., at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St. in Merrionette Park.

Advance tickets for the 2016 Women of the Golden Age Diaper Harvest are $30 for adults Thursday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. and $12 for children, available Ahoy Maties! History professor on the web site at www.swadTed Karamanski will present the dlediapers.org. Tickets at the door story of the pirates who terrorized the Caribbean and Atlantic Coast between 1670 and 1720, a period every treasure hunter knows as the “Golden Age of Piracy” The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public LiFollowing are the property brary: Needle Club – Tuesdays transfers in the area, according from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble to the latest report, as received Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. from the Cook County Recorder Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 of Deeds Office. The Regional p.m.

News does not attempt to correct Contact the Library to register errors made by that office. for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the library’s website at Orland Park www.palosheightslibrary.org. The Ellis Kathleen A Tr to JanPalos Heights Public Library is at nakos Paul, 13608 Idlewild Dr, 12501 S. 71st Ave. $297,500; Reid William J to Carney Aisha J, 15805 Orlan Brook Dr, Unit Heights library #58, $153,000; youth programs Bentley Peter to Johnson Keith, • Fall Story Times 10-week ses- 17624 Jennifer Dr, $345,000; sion continues through mid-NoCook County Public Guardian vember. Tiny Tots (birth-23 to DSRE Corp, 9220 144th Pl, months) Mondays, 10 or 11 a.m. $161,500; Terrific Twos (24-35 months) Krass Ronald C to ApostolTuesdays, 10 or 11 a.m. Story opoulos Constantine G, 13625 Time (3-6 years) Wednesday or Deerpath Dr, $315,000; Thursdays, 10 am or 1 p.m. Stories, Calandriello Daniel T III to songs and crafts will focus on a Delacey Kyle, 9964 W 153rd St, letter each week.

Unit #99643E, $112,000; • Cook-A-Book-grades 4 and Flondor Bonnie J Tr to Eshelup - meet to sample recipes from a man Derick L, 14320 Woodland fiction novel or cookbook on today Dr, $327,500; (Thursday) at 6 p.m. Registration Alkhatib Hala A to Elshoubasi is needed.

Bassam Mohammad, 10425 Ven• Finger Painting with Grand- ice Ln, $385,000; parents-ages 2 and up - Celebrated Sperling Jill L Tr to Tameling National Grandparents Day with Corrie Tr, 16548 Grants Trl, Unit us by getting back to the basics #6, $290,000; with finger painting this Friday, Hasan Fawzieh to Hasan OsaSept. 16 at 10 a.m. Registration ma, 8048 157th St, $255,000; for this event is needed.

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Ave, Unit #3D, $131,000; All programs are free and open Larue Robert C to Brazdeikyte to everyone at the Palos Heights Berta, 9371 Bradford Ln, Unit A, Public Library, at 12501 S. 71st $154,500; Ave. For more information or to Sexauder David M to Carroll register for a program, visit www. Hillary, 15724 Sunset Ridge Ct, palosheightslibrary.org, call 448- Unit #157242E, $169,500; 1473, or stop by the Youth SerFirst Midwest Bk to Shin Joongvices desk. won, 9060 Merion Dr, $330,500;

will be $35 for adults and $15 for children.

Attendees will enjoy a buffet and beverages including pop, beer, wine, and coffee. There will also be numerous raffles and entertainment will be provided with music by a disc jockey. Raffle prizes for $1,000, $750 and $500; tickets are $10 each.

A raffle ticket will be issued for every 10 diapers donated at the event for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

SWADDLE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded two years ago to help needy families with diapering needs. One in three American families struggle to afford diapers. SWADDLE provides diapers and wipes free of charge to social service agencies in the southwest side of Chicago and the suburbs. In its first two years SWADDLE provided over 115,000 diapers to babies in need.

To learn more, visit www.swaddlediapers.org, or call 705-5563.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Palomo Juan D to Faust Brandon, 15536 Plum Tree Dr, $382,000; ARLP Reo II LLC to Leonard Robert, 15108 Primrose Ln, $167,000; Saenz Daniel J to Adduce Nicole R, 16633 Grants Trl, $246,000; Clarkin Patrick G to Van Essen Joel, 13601 Ishnala Dr, $400,000; Bauml Eric to Helstern Brian K Tr, 16721 Elderberry Ln, $230,000; Hagy Robert B to Kerrigan Edward, 8901 147th St, $260,000; Kololenko Michael J Tr to Blatzer Ellen, 8814 Berkley Ct, $325,000; Chromik Betty J Tr to Kallas James E, 8583 Spruce St, $195,000; Bergen Timothy F to Wolfe Ste-

ven C, 9651 W Kris Trl, $485,000.

Palos Heights Arnold Robert to Gawron Ryan J, 12333 S 71st Ct, $335,000; Kennedy Nancy A to Oleary Michael, 12323 S 69th Ct, $405,000; Beechler Matthew A to Poradowski Beata, 13316 S Oakview Ct, Unit #13316, $162,000; Oconnell Mary to Kennedy Nancy A, 6823 W Evergreen Ave, $275,000; Castle Peak 2012-1 Loan Trst to Nilsson Mark, 12819 S Shoshone Rd, $280,000; Potempa Darlene Tr to Scalise Anthony J, 12232 S Arbor Trl, Unit #10H, $156,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kozik Michael, 6037 W 128th St, $235,000.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS Use Open Enrollment to help improve your financial outlook It’s Open Enrollment Season, so if you work for a medium- or large-sized company, you will need to make some choices regarding your employee benefits — and these choices can have a big impact on your financial situation.

Depending on your employer, your benefits package may include various types of insurance, plus access to a 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Here are some suggestions for getting the most out of these benefits: • Health insurance – Companies regularly change plans and providers, so the coverage and premiums you had last year may not be the same this year. In any case, look at all aspects of your coverage options – premiums, deductibles, co-pays and total out-of-pocket limits. A lower premium may seem attractive, but you could end up paying even more if the coverage is not as good. So, choose wisely.

• Life insurance – You may want to take whatever life insurance your employer offers, but it still might not be enough. To determine how much life insurance you need, consider a variety of factors – your age, income, family size, spouse’s income, and so on. If your employer’s coverage is insufficient, you may want to supplement it with a separate policy.

• Disability insurance – This could be a valuable employee benefit – but, as is the case with life insurance, your employer’s disability coverage may not be enough for your needs,

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especially if you’d like to protect yourself against an illness or injury that could sideline you from work for a long time. Consequently, you might want to consider purchasing your own disability policy.

Apart from reviewing your insurance options, you may want to examine your 401(k) or similar retirement plan. Of course, your employer may allow you to change your 401(k) throughout the year, but you’ve got a particularly good opportunity to do so during open enrollment, when you’re already looking at all your employee benefits. So look at your contribution level. Are you putting in as much as you can afford? Your 401(k)’s earnings can grow tax deferred, and you typically contribute pretax dollars, so the more you put in, the lower your taxable income for the year. (Taxes are due upon withdrawal, and withdrawals made before age 59½ may be subject to a 10 percent IRS penalty.)

At a minimum, invest enough to earn your

employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. And increase your own contributions whenever you get a raise.

As far as your investment choices, you’ll want to spread your dollars among the different investments within your 401(k) in a way that reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon.

During the early stages of your career, when you have many years to go until you retire, you can probably afford to invest more heavily in growth-oriented accounts. These will fluctuate more in value, but you have time to potentially overcome the downturns. When you’re nearing retirement, you may want to shift some of your assets into more conservative vehicles – but even at this point, you still need some growth opportunities. After all, you may spend two or three decades in retirement, so you’ll need to draw on as many resources as possible.

Open enrollment isn’t just a time to fill out a bunch of papers. It’s also a chance to reconsider – and maybe even upgrade – many areas of your financial outlook.

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

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PHOTO MEMORIES FROM THE REGIONAL ARCHIVE

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File photo from Sept. 15, 1966

From a display ad in The Palos Regional: Johnson Lumber & Supply Co. Home Improvement Center, 123rd and 82nd Avenue [in Palos Park]. Inside or outside, your best buy in paint. Dutch Boy house paint latex or oil $6.95 per gallon.

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4 Private school student 5 Parchment user 6 Atmo- kin 7 “Ash Wednesday” poet’s monogram 8 __ by fire 9 Speed 10 Ambulance VIPs 11 Fluffy scarf 12 Golfer Sorenstam, who was among the first women to become honorary members of St Andrews golf club in February 2015 13 Comeback 17 More than sniffle 21 “One Mic” rapper 22 Carpet type 23 The last Mrs. Chaplin 24 __ renewal 25 How some wines are sorted 26 Facing: Abbr.

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51 Sherbet flavor 54 Repent 55 Photo __ 56 Throw too low, say 57 Merkel’s “never” 58 Captured (Answers on page 10)

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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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In all solemnity: Palos Heights honored the memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on Monday, the fifth anniversary of 9/11. More than 100 veterans, police officers, firefighters, community leaders and residents gathered for the solemn ceremony of remembrance. They observed moments of silence at 7:45 and 8:03 a.m., five years to the minute after Al-Qaeda terrorists flew commercial airliners into each of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Standing outside of City Hall, the Palos Heights 9/11 Memorial honors the victims of that black day. Rain forced indoors the city’s observance.

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WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz is: Behind terrace.

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

Last week’s Whatizit photo quiz proved to be a stumper. In last week’s edition, the correct answer was the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. This is where Worth residents go to have their questions answered about certain programs. They also have a variety of events that take place there.

Worth residents Carol and Jerry Janicki were the only readers to answer correctly.

The Worth Museum is located in this building and features years of history about the town that is known at the “Friendly Village.”

We thought some readers would have recalled that the Worth Days festival took place last month just next door to the Terrace Centre near the baseball field and along the boat launch.

10 Years Ago This Week

File photo from Sept. 14, 2006

Remember When? Currency exchange: The original Hildebrand Howe building on 111th and Depot Street in Worth later housed the Worth Currency Exchange. It and the Worth Credit Union were owned by father Ed Kennelly, then son Jim Kennelly, who grew up in Palos Heights. The Kennellys lived on Richard Avenue. The Currency Exchange was started in March of 1955 by Ed Kennelly. The office was at one of the front corners of the old building that was later torn down and replaced with a new building that became Worth Hardware Store.

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Family service this Sunday

Participants will gather this Sunday outdoors behind the Lodge at The Center on the west side of Southwest Highway for this family friendly service. Hospitality will be shared, because Jesus always ate with his friends. Here, the Rev. Christine Hopkins leads a Family Services group visiting the chicken coop at the Farm at a recent service.

For more information, call 361-3650. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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A quilt displaying the names of members and past presidents of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club was presented to the members at the club’s September meeting. Susan Snow created the quilt; she spent the summer assembling strips of white fabric with the names, along with floral patches. The members each donated $10 to be part of the quilt and the money raised will be donated to a local charity. Pictured are Susan Snow (left) and Club President Nancy Mitchell. For more information about the Palos Heights Woman’s Club, call Mary Lee at 708-448-1834.

CAREER & BUSINESS Earns certified consultant status, Applied Sport Psychology

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Students will collaborate on a fun fall banner featuring icons of the season at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

Papercrafts: Fall Banners will be held Tuesday Sept. 20, 10 a.m. – noon. Instructor Linda Sears will help participants create a fall banner to celebrate Mother Nature’s colorful season. The banner will include iconic fall images such as scarecrows, colorful leaves, pumpkins, and corn stalks. The work will be assembled, embellished, and added to a pennant-style banner. The workshop fee is $16 plus a $5 materials fee.

Brittany Lee, of Palos Heights, achieved Certified Consultant status of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology ( C C - A A S P ) . Brittany Lee The Association for Applied Sport Psychology is an international professional organization that promotes the development of science and ethical practice in the field of sport psychology.

Obtaining the CC-AASP credential involves completing extensive educational requirements along with a minimum of 400 hours of mentored and applied experience with an extensive evaluation process.

Lee works at Trinity Christian College, where she is the assistant women’s soccer coach, an adjunct professor and advisor, a performance coach, as well as the coordinator of the Athletic Leadership Program for Students.

Lee earned a master’s of education from Springfield College in Massachusetts and a bachelor of arts in psychology from Trinity Christian College.

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Hike to the Bridge for photographers

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will offer a “Fall Nature Photography Hike: To the Bridge” from 8:3011:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 2, at Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road. Start indoors to learn about the preserve’s seasonal changes, then enjoy a hike with a naturalist and take photos along the way. Participants will trek 3 miles round trip to Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve’s 40-foot-tall “Big Bridge.” This program is for any camera – smartphone to digital SLRs. The free program is for ages 16 and older. Registration is required by Sept. 30; call 708-946-2216. For more information on Will County Forest Preserve District offerings, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

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Beginning students learn to saw, file, solder and polish in their first introductory projects. Martin will help experienced students learn advance techniques as they design their own jewelry projects.

Previous lapidary students may bring polished stones and learn to set them into silver. Class fee is

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Schofield wins over some fans among all the Twitter litter

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or a while, they were not so bitter on Twitter.

Earlier this year, I wrote a couple of columns about how our local football hero, Sandburg graduate Michael Schofield, took a beating on social media.

He worked his way to starting right tackle on Denver last Making the season and worked up a Extra Point lot of Broncos fans who spewed Mile-High bile on the kid as he learned his craft with mixed results.

I thought he had a pretty good game in the Broncos’ 24-10 Super Bowl victory over Carolina. I counted two plays that he probably wanted back. But it was a good game on the heels of a decent postseason for the 6-foot-6, 301-pounder from Orland Park.

But minutes after the Super Bowl, one Twitter user said a top priority for the Broncs was to “cut Michael Schofield.’’

This is the problem with social media. People can say whatever stupid thing they want and, while I love Twitter for my job, there is a lot of gut-reaction garbage out there. Your team just won the Super Bowl and the first thing you want to do is talk landfill about a guy who helped your team win it?

This year, Schofield moved from tackle to right guard. And 22 million viewers got to watch the Broncos beat the Panthers, 21-20 in a thriller to kick off the 2016 NFL season.

So for fun (well, maybe that’s not quite the right word) I wanted to test the Twitter watters, er, waters, regarding our guy last Thursday night.

The night started out with some nastiness.

Matt Worthington Tweeted: “Michael Schofield is soooooo bad.’’

Matt Meyer said: “How is Michael Schofield still in the NFL? Dude is just as much of a revolving door at guard as he is as tackle.”

That’s two splats from guys named Matt.

Someone labelled Jess E has 2016 all plotted out.

E wrote: “Will spend this entire game, and probably the whole season, yelling at DAMN Michael Schofield. Just freaking block!”

See VORVA, Page 4

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Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist fans heckle Mother McAuley’s Charley Niego as she waits for the ball to drop for a pass Tuesday night. The junior was a target all night, but her 12 kills helped lead the Mighty Macs to a two-set victory over their neighborhood rival.

Fan-tastic match for Niego McAuley star blocks out heckling to help Macs beat rival Marist

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Charley Niego may be committed to Notre Dame, and she may be descended from Mother McAuley volleyball royalty, but when she’s in the Marist gym, the Mighty Macs junior is simply a target.

Or maybe, because of all the aforementioned, she’s the main target.

That’s why, though she’d already put down five kills midway through Tuesday’s first set, the fans in the Marist student section leaped at the chance presented by her first miss, a cannonading blast that went long to pull the RedHawks within 16-14.

“Overrated! Overrated!” they chanted.

Niego, daughter of McAuley legend Therese Boyle, whose number was brought out of retirement so Niego could wear it, heard.

“Yeah, it was funny,” she said.

Of course, that was easy to say once Niego had the last laugh. She responded with a teamhigh 12 kills as the Macs, extending a streak dating to 2012, won their sixth straight over their neighborhood rivals, 25-19, 25-18, in front of a standing-room crowd estimated at 1,800.

“Great players block that stuff out,” Niego said. “Then they prove (the hecklers) wrong. It’s

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley players celebrate the final point of a 25-19, 25-18 win over Marist Tuesday night.

McAuley has not lost to Marist since 2012.

awesome to play in front of this big of a crowd.”

Though Central Michigan-bound junior Savannah Thompson had four kills in a six-point

span immediately after Niego’s miss to tie the opening set at 18, Niego had kills for the final three points — knocking a Marist defender off her feet with the first swing, blasting through a block for the second and going soft down the line to close it out.

McAuley’s power — Kaitlyn O’Connell, another 6-footer and heavy hitter, finished with eight kills — was the difference in a match where the hitting errors were few and digs plentiful.

O’Connell had 45 kills in five matches at last weekend’s Louisville (Ky.) Invitational, where the Macs went 4-1.

“I think I was able to kick it up to another gear,” O’Connell said. “The team got on me early because I wasn’t doing so good.”

In the second set, O’Connell had two solo blocks and a kill in a 7-0 McAuley run to put the Macs up 12-10. They never trailed again.

“There was a lot of good defense being played on both sides,” McAuley coach Jen DeJarld said. “It makes for an exciting match.”

And a tight one.

McAuley’s biggest lead of the night came on match point, in a set in which Marist managed its biggest advantage, at 10-5.

See MCAULEY, Page 2

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Michael Schofield, shown in April getting the hero treatment at Sandburg High School, won over some Twitter fans Thursday night by playing well in Denver’s win.

SHEPARD 24, EVERGREEN PARK 7

Calling all Cars Carberry, Carter lead Shepard in SSC opener

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Nieko Carter never looked back after nabbing a touchdown reception and running a kickoff back 80 yards for a score in the second half for Shepard against Evergreen Park on Friday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Shepard quarterback Jack Carberry looks for an open man during the Astros’ 24-7 home victory over Evergreen Park. The Astros are 3-0 for the first time since 2000.

The four-hour bus ride home from Springfield was pretty grim last October.

Shepard’s football team lost to Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin, 53-6, in the first round of the Illinois High School Association Class 6A playoffs. The Cyclones racked up 723 yards of offense and there was a running clock in the third quarter. Who knows what the score would have been if the Springfield power didn’t fumble

the ball away three times within the Shepard 3-yard line?

But there was a finding-a-pearlin-the-sewer moment when sophomore Nieko Carter, who was brought up from the sophomore team for the playoffs, caught a Jack Carberry pass for 72 yards, which led to a Carberry touchdown run to close the gap to 17-6.

“We knew we had a guy who could make big plays,” Shepard coach Dominic Passolano said.

It appears Carter has more big plays left for Astros fans to savor. Carter caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from

Carberry and had an 80-yard kickoff return for a TD to help give the Astros a 24-7 victory over Evergreen Park in the South Suburban Red opener for both teams.

An extra weapon for an Astros team with Carberry and dangerous running back Demetrius Harrison can go a long way this season — a season that started with plenty of promise.

The win gives Shepard its first 3-0 start to a season since 2000, when the Astros claimed their first three games See SHEPARD, Page 4

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

Fire’s home unbeaten streak comes to end but Paunovic says game was ‘fantastic’

By Alison Moran Correspondent

The Chicago Fire’s 12-game unbeaten streak at home was one of the lone bright spots in an otherwise dismal 2016 season, stretching all the way back to April 30.

Now, thanks to Toronto FC’s 2-1 win last Saturday night at Toyota Park, that’s gone, too.

Humiliation should have been compounded by the fact that the Fire had been unbeaten in facing Toronto at Toyota Park amassing a 5-0-5 record.

But even in defeat, Fire coach Veljko Paunovic was confident, even defiantly so, in postgame comments.

“I think the game was fantastic,” he declared both in Spanish and English. “We pushed and we wanted to win. There was a very good opponent in front of us. We just didn’t convert our opportunities.”

Coming off a 3-0 shutout of the fourth-place Philadelphia Union, the ninth-place Fire (6-138) had every reason to be optimistic. Offensive

threat David Accam was back after a tour of international duty with the Ghanian National Team and available for substitution.

Not starting Accam may have cost them the game, according to Paunovic.

For the first 30-plus minutes, the 18,391 fans on hand saw a defensive back and forth battle.

But the 33rd minute saw Toronto defender Justin Morrow pass on the left to forward Jozy Altidore’s right foot, who pushed the ball past Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson’s outstretched hands.

Twenty minutes later, in the 52nd minute, came a heartbreaker for Fire fans. Toronto drove the ball to the goal line, which Johnson caught and threw in the direction of a Fire player, between Altidore and midfielder Jonathon Ocasio.

Altidore stopped the pass and sent it to Ocasio, who kicked it cleanly into an open net. Loud boos followed, and social media exploded with derogatory tweets.

Redemption came only after Accam entered the game in the 56th minute. Defender

Brandon Vincent found Accam, who pushed the ball past Toronto’s defenders downfield to find midfielder John Goossens. The midfielder sent a creative shot that found Michael de Leeuw’s head, sending it past Toronto goalkeeper Alex Bono for its only goal of the game.

“I think we did well, and if we played like this every week, we’re going to win,” de Leeuw said. “But sometimes you lose when you play well. We created chances, but in the end, you have nothing.”

A chance for redemption comes Friday night, when the Fire hosts seventh-place DC United at 7 p.m.

Red Stars clinch playoff spot The Chicago Red Stars tied 2015 champion FC Kansas City 0-0 in a road game Saturday but clinched a spot in the National Women’s Soccer League Playoffs. Alyssa Naeher notched the shutout.

The team hosts Washington on Sept. 24 at Toyota Park.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Fire coach Veljko Paunovic kept his head up after his team had a 12-match home unbeaten string snapped Friday night.

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FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS

Palos AYSO is a go on Saturday

Moraine women’s volleyball opens with four wins

After having the first weekend postponed because of rain on Aug. 27 and no games the following week because of the Labor Day Holiday, the Palos AYSO opened its season on Saturday. A look at some of the results:

U14 Harambe’s Corn 4, The Squad 2: Yazeed Haleem had three goals for the winners and Lilly Ceretto added one.

Lily Bona abd Youssef El Hakim scored for The Squad.

Maroon Extra Cheddar Fish 4, Electric Fury 3: Maroon rallied from a 2-0 deficit to pull off the victory. Avery Wesch of the Fury was awarded the MVP award for defensive play.

U10 Flaming Ducks 8, Yellow Jackets 1: Logan Zavala scored four goals for the winners while Gavin Arnold added two and Esteban Garibay and Layan Elmosa each had one.

Flaming Ducks 4, Blue Thunder 0: Logan Zavala score a pair of goals while Caden Balcaitis and Gavin Arnold each added one.

Red Pac Man 6, Aqua Fire 5: Max Kawa scored two goals while Stephanos Petropoul, Peter Primbas, Kelly Thompson and Cear Urquizo added one for the

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U8 Blue Sharks 2, Team 10 2: Aydin Gundogdu had two goals for the Sharks while Mary Chapman and Katrina Zumerchik had assists. Cain Guerra was the Sharks goalie.

Warriors 3, Sharknado 3: The War-

riors were led by Julian Rivera’s two goals while Molly Hennessy added one.

Patrick Hennessy and Cade Koehler were the goalies.

Orange Flames 2, Blue Sharks 2: Sutton Phillips scored two goals late in the fourth quarter for the Flames.

Tigers 4, Green Lizards 1: Mike Sherrin scored four early goals for the Tigers.

U12 Fireball 5, Santa’s Minions 4: Carlos Zavala had two goals and Gianna Bacerott and Evan Gallagher added one while Lina Abuhanoun and Yousef Jubran added assists.

— We welcome community news at sports@regionalpublishing.com An estimated crowd of 1,800, including these McAuley fans at the top of the bleachers in the Marist gym, were on hand for Tuesday’s showdown.

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Continued from Page 1 “We just didn’t finish the points,” firstyear Marist coach Jordan Vidovic said.

“It’s frustrating. If we could finish off some of that defensive effort with kills …

“We couldn’t get out points in big enough bunches, like we’re used to doing.”

Thompson finished with six kills, all in the first set, and added 13 digs. Maggie Meyer led the RedHawks (9-3) with eight kills and six service points, while Grace Green had 16 digs and Molly Murrihy had 23 assists.

Libero Emma Reilly and Niego led McAuley (10-1) with 12 digs each, while sophomore setter Nancy Kane had 27 assists and matched O’Connell with seven digs.

“We were a little tentative tonight playing in front of the neighborhood crowd,” DeJarld said. “Big matches in full gyms like this will prepare us for state. It’s a great atmosphere.”

Tell it to the Marist student section — last heard chanting, “Let’s play football …”

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Moraine Valley Community College’s women’s volleyball team opened the season with four wins, including Thursday’s 25-11, 25-23, 25-15 sweep of Oakton Community College.

That came two days after a fourset win over South Suburban College.

Kaitlyn Myles (Queen of Peace) had 11 kills against SSC and Jessica Gavras (Oak Lawn) added 21 digs.

Kirsten Chase racked up 19 assists while Jovana Koldzic blocked four and Gavras dug up 12 against Oakton.

Men’s golf: Alec Martinez (Sandburg) fired an 80 to lead the Cyclones to an eighth-place finih at the Frye Lake Classic.

Men’s soccer: The Cyclones whipped Elgin Community College 6-0 Thursday as Elias Leyva (Addison Trail) scored three goals. Daniel Garcia (Reavis) scored twice.

Women’s soccer: In their Sept. 4 home opener the Cyclones made a statement against the only team that gave them a regular-season loss last year, Lake Michigan College.

This year, Moraine Valley won 7-0. Sandy Ortiz (Richards Career Academy) and Bella Rodriguez (Kelly High School) scored within the first six minutes.

On Sept. 7, the Cyclones nipped Waubonsie Communiy College, 2-0. Ortiz and Milena Singletary (Joliet Central) scored for MVCC.

ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY Women’s golf: Senior Taylor Thompson dominated the Oliver Nazarene University Intercollegiate tournament held in Kankakee on Sunday. She fired a two-round score of 153, winning the tourney by six strokes while SXU finished fourth in the eightteam event.

Men’s golf: Freshman Matthew Clark, a Nazareth Academy graduate, finished 11th at the Olivet Nazarene University Tournament Sunday with a tworound score of 156.

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Women’s volleyball: The Trolls opened their CCAC season with a 25-7, 25-13, 25-11 win over Governor’s State University on Sept. 7 as Kacie Stoll had 11 kills and a .450 attack percentage.

Things got tougher two nights later as the Trolls dropped a 2522, 26-28, 20-25, 25-23, 15-7 contest to the University of St. Francis. Rachel Verhage had 16 kills for TCC (6-7, 0-1).

Women’s soccer: TCC fell to 3-2-1 after a 3-1 road loss to Cornerstone University on Sunday. Kayla Dierner’s goal gave the team a 1-0 lead, but the Trolls were stymied the rest of the way.

Women’s cross country: Ashley Jourdan took 13th out of 138 runners at the University of Wisconsin Parkside Midwest Open.

— Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

In just his third try, rookie Joe Boyle came up perfect with a 10-0 mark for Week 3. He was the only one of the chuckleheads to pick Argo over Oak Lawn. Interestingly, that was the only game he accidentally left off his sheet and when he was made aware of that, he picked Argo and put the other five to shame. Maholy still leads the pack with a 25-6 mark but Boiling Boyle and Vorva are breathing garlic down his skinny neck.

Last week: Overall: Montini at Brother Rice Chicago Christian at IC Catholic Evergreen Park at Oak Lawn Woodstock Marian at Marist Shepard at Richards Sandburg at Bradley Bourb.

Stagg at LWW St. Laurence at St. Rita SXU at Webber

Jeff Vorva 9-1 24-7 BR IC EP Marian Richards BB LWW St. L SXU

Joe Boyle 10-0 24-7 BR IC OL Marist Richards BB LWW St. R SXU

Anthony Nasella 7-3 19-12 BR IC EP Marist Shepard Sandburg LWW St. L SXU

Jason Maholy 8-2 25-6 BR IC EP Marist Richards BB LWW St. L SXU

Wally Findysz 6-4 19-12 BR IC OL Marist Richards Sandburg LWW St. R SXU

Bob Rakow 6-4 21-10 BR IC EP Marist Richards BB LWW St. L SXU

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FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Lessons are learned as St. Laurence attacks Mac

Two area runners take individual XC titles

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

St. Laurence head coach Harold Blackmon said there were team lessons to be learned regarding discipline from a 63-49 loss to Immaculate Conception Catholic on Sept. 2.

And the Vikings learned those lessons and quickly applied them to Friday’s night Catholic White opener against defending Class 3A state champion Bishop McNamara — rolling to an impressive 49-7 win over the Fighting Irish in Burbank.

Fayezon Smart (17 carries, 106 yards) rushed for two touchdowns and added a 95-yard kickoff return to start the second half. Kevin Williams added a rushing and receiving touchdown, and quarterback Romello Washington was 12 of 17 passing for 232 yards and two touchdowns.

On defense, Chris Negrete (five solo tackles, seven assists, one fumble recovery and forced fumble) and Adam Andrews (three solo tackles and three assists) played a big part in keeping a Bishop McNamara’s offense – which scored 40 points against St. Laurence last season in a 70-40 loss – contained. “(The IC loss) was one of those learning lessons for our entire team,” Blackmon said.

“We understand that in order to get where we have to be, we have to be more disciplined. I know the players really took that to heart.

“And they really started to understand what we mean by playing disciplined assignment football. That lack of discipline killed us against IC. We didn’t play disciplined assignment football. We came out last night, and defense played together and our offense fed off of that.

In addition to Smart and Williams, Levy Hamer caught a 79yard touchdown pass and had 87 receiving yards overall for the night for St. Laurence (2-1. 1-0), which is averaging 46 points a

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game.

The Vikings visit St. Rita Friday night.

“St. Rita is a good team that is having a good season,” Blackmon said. “We need to build on what we did against Bishop McNamara.”

Sports Editor

Richards 38 Eisenhower 10

The Bulldogs hit the ground running Friday, as they opened their South Suburban Red season in a big way, and capturing their first win of the season, with a win over the Cardinals in Oak Lawn behind Pat Doyle’s four touchdown runs.

Doyle rushed 21 times for 171 yards and Derek Flowers ran six times for 80 yards. In all, Richards rushed 42 times for 315 yards.

Quarterback Jake Moran was 9 for 15 with a 188 yards passing and a touchdown.

“We really wanted to establish the run against Eisenhower,” Bulldogs coach Tony Sheehan said.

“That was our goal all week and what we really worked on. Pat’s been a workhorse for us, and we even got a lot of contributions in the running game from our second and third-team guys.”

On Friday, Richards (1-2, 1-0) hosts Shepard, which is coming off a 24-7 win over Evergreen Park last Friday. The Bulldogs edged the Astros 30-27 a year ago in Palos Heights and has not lost to the Astros since 1993.

“Shepard could be the best team we face all season,” Sheehan said. “We’re going to have our hands full.”

Argo 18, Oak Lawn 14

With a late 14-12 lead, the Spartans were in reach of winning their league opener in the South Suburban Red only to see the Argonauts score with less than two minutes left to snag away the victory in Summit. Argo was winless last year.

Lewis Radosovich scored both touchdowns to lead Oak Lawn (12, 0-1), which hosts an Evergreen Park team on Friday that is looking to bounce back from a 24-7 setback against Shepard.

“I told the kids that it would be a tough game,” Oak Lawn coach

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian punter Josh Hill almost looks like he’s dancing during his follow through of a punt against Wheaton Academy.

Nick Novak said. “Argo played well, but our defensive line and inside linebackers also played well. We did bounce back from last week, and we just a couple of things late in the game that wound up going Argo’s way.”

Delonte Harrell’s two touchdown runs. The next game for Marist (21, 1-0) will be Friday when it hosts Marian Central Catholic of Woodstock, which lost to Benet 14-10 after it outscored its first opponents by a combined score of 91-0.

Brother Rice 45 Aurora Christian 6

Wheaton Academy 46 Chicago Christian 6

The Crusaders improved to 3-0 as they rolled Friday night over the Eagles behind Dino Borrelli’s three touchdown passes. His longest of the night was a 72-yard bomb to Illinois recruit Ricky Smalling.

Brother Rice, which has averaged 46 points per game thus far, will host Montini on Friday.

Sandburg 44 Thornton 29

Jawon Richards’ three rushing touchdown helped the Eagles capture their first win of the season and also their opener in the SouthWest Suburban Conference season Friday night.

Sandburg (1-2, 1-0) visits Bradley Bourbonnais (3-0) in the Southwest Suburban Catholic on Friday.

The Boilermakers beat Thornwood 51-26.

Marist 27, Carmel 8

The RedHawks captured their East Suburban Catholic opener in Mundelein on Friday night behind

The lone highlight for the Knights on Friday night was an eight-yard touchdown run by Henry Light. The offensive score was a small improvement on last season’s 35-0 setback against the Warriors.

Chicago Christian (1-2) has a huge task ahead when it visits IC Catholic Friday. IC is the Associated Press’s No. 1-ranked team in Class 3A and outscored Bishop McNamara, St. Laurence and Elmwood Park by a combined score of 153-49.

Bolingbrook 55 Stagg 7

After falling short to Thornton by just four point on Sept. 2, the Chargers had a rougher time Friday against the Raiders in its SouthWest Suburban Conference opener. Stagg (0-3, 0-1) visits Lincoln-Way West (3-0), which defeated Andrew 35-14 Friday. The Chargers have mustered 30 points of offense so far in the three weeks.

NO. 10 ST. XAVIER 46, AVE MARIA 3

Martinez makes QB debut in Cougars’ romp

By Jeff Vorva

van Ryn

Leonard

Chong strong in Shootout Marist senior Perry Chong won a playoff against St. Rita’s Kevin Healy to win the individual championship in the St. Rita Southside Shootout Saturday at Glenwoodie. Both shot 75 in regulation. Marist’s Jeff Ready was one shot off the pace with a 76.

Chong missed qualifying for state last year by four strokes at the Alton Class 3A Sectional but has honed his game with camps and tournaments in Nevada and California this summer.

Area teams thirsting for success at PepsiCo Stagg’s boys soccer team, which was seeded ninth in the Aquafina Bracket, knocked off No. 8 Waubonsie Valley, 1-0, in the PepsiCo Showdown Saturday in Aurora.

The Chargers were scheduled to visit top-seeded Mort on Tuesday.

Shepard also won its first game in the ATI Bracket with a 3-1 victory over Juarez. The Astros were scheduled to visit Fenwick on Tuesday. There were no seeds in this bracket.

MONDAY MADNESS THURSDAY THRILLS

St. Laurence grad Alex Martinez made his first college start for St. Xavier in a 46-3 victory over Ave Maria.

Sports Editor

Alex Martinez’s college football career got started a little faster than expected.

The St. Laurence graduate figured to spend a lot of time on the bench this season observing fifth-year senior John Rhode, who threw for 7,922 yards the past three seasons and was breathing down Anthony Kropp’s neck (9,307) for most yards thrown by a St. Xavier University quarterback.

But Rhode was nursing a rib injury on Saturday and Martinez earned his first start and helped lead the NAIA’s 10th-ranked Cougars to a 46-3 victory over Ave Maria at Deaton Memorial Field in Chicago.

It was the first time the Cougars beat an opponent by more than 40 points since a 5410 win over Concordia (Michigan) on Oct. 27, 2012. Last year, the Cougars beat the Gyrenes 24-21 in Florida.

Rhode will reportedly miss at least one more week with the injury, so Martinez is likely in line for more playing time, which can pay off next year after Rhode is gone and coach Mike Feminis will be looking for a replacement.

Martinez was 11 of 23 for 161 yards and a touchdown. Another glimpse of the future saw freshman Jamarri Watson break loose for 115 yards on 13 carries.

Wide receiver Dan Ladd lined up at running back three times on goal-line situations and scored touchdowns all three times to tie a school record for most rushing TDs in a game.

Chicago Christian’s April van Ryn and Marist’s Maryclare Leonard were the leaders of their packs on Saturday.

The two running stars pulled off individual victories and might be making even more noise in the Illinois High School Association postseason in late October and early November.

Van Ryn finished 28th in the state in Class 1A as a junior and ran the Detweiller Park course in Peoria for the first time clocking in at 18 minutes, 35 seconds and the Knights finished seventh.

The senior made her second appearance at the storied Peoria course Saturday in the First to the Finish Invitational and finished first out of 409 runners in the Class 1A competition at 18:17, stunning Stanford Olympia’s Shelby Siltman (who finished fifth in the state last year), Rockford Christian’s Madison Franseen (21st) and Macomb’s Maya Stovall (ninth).

The Knights were first out of 38 teams with 141 points – four points better than Williamsville. Allie Boss took 21st, Jill Van Dyk took 40th, Cassidy Vandekamp was 45th and Emily Damstra was 51st.

Marist spent a season in Class 2A in 2015 and is back in 3A this season. Leonard won the Reavis Invitational with an 18:33 to help the RedHawks finish second. Two years ago, Leonard finished 10th in the state in Class 3A.

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The Cougars defense held a team to single digits for the first time since a 12-6 victory over William Penn in 2013. It recorded five sacks, a fumble recovery and a safety while holding the Gyrenes (0-2) to minus-31 yards rushing.

Red-shirt freshman Josh Hettiger (Oak Lawn/Richards) had five tackles, including a five-yard sack, and three quarterback hurries. The Cougars also got interceptions from junior Maurice Sutton (Country Club Hills/South Suburban CC/Rich Central), freshman Trevon Anderson (Bolingbrook/ Bolingbrook) and sophomore Tim Walsh (Evergreen Park/Loras College/Evergreen Park) plus a safety off a sack by senior Alex Hamilton (Channahon/Minooka) and junior Jeff Cesario (New Lenox/Minnesota State-

Moorhead/Providence Catholic).

Saint Xavier (2-1) heads to Babson Park, Fla., Saturday (September 17) for a non-conference 11 a.m. game against Webber International University (Fla.) at Legion Field.

Webber had its Sept. 2 game against the College of Faith cancelled because of hurricane conditions. The Warriors came up to the Chicago area and dropped a 38-21 decision to North Central College in Naperville, a team ranked ninth in the country in Division III. NCC led 38-0 at one point.

Quarterback Gary Chouloute throw for 204 yards. Last year, the Cougars sweated out a 37-34 win over the Warriors after kicker Abdul Mahdi kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired.

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Images from the 2016 Pulaski Cup

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

With good advice on the wall behind him, Christian Cunningham of Marist gets ready for a corner kick against Brother Rice Sunday.

The recently renewed Pulaski Cup boys soccer match between Brother Rice and Marist was more about off-the-field activities than what happened on the field.

For the record, host Marist won the match 5-1 late Sunday afternoon. But the day was about more than soccer for the two Chicago rival schools, which are based on or near Pulaski Street.

The two teams honored military members and first responders in memory of the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

Donations taken at the game will go to the 100 Club of Chicago, which provided funds for families of fallen first responders of Cook County.

Marist players wore striped uniforms and Broth-

Brother Rice soccer players stand at attention during the National Anthem of the Pulaski Cup on Sunday.

Tinley Park’s Jerry McGuinn, an 83-year-old Korean War veteran, salutes during the National Anthem before the Pulaski Cup between Marist and Brother Rice on Sunday. McGuinn’s grandson, Matt Kirby, is on Brother Rice’s team.

er Rice wore uniforms with stars on them.

Before the match, a Chicago Police Department helicopter flew over the stadium.

And while there were plenty of bodies flying due to hard contact during the match, things were a lot more civil in the morning, when the two teams were together at St. Christina Church for a mass.

For the RedHawks, David Regan, John Ciszewski, Patrick Clancy, David Shaw and Patrick Clancy scored goals. Brother Rice freshman Jack Finnegan found the back of the net early in the second half to tie the game at 1-1 but Marist dominated the rest of the way.

This is the second time the two teams played in a regular-season match in more than 30 years.

Last year, they drew 0-0 but Brother Rice was able to keep the cup at home on penalty kicks.

Marist boys soccer players show unity during the National Anthem.

A fireman’s helmet and boots were on display on the field during the National Anthem Sunday at Marist.

Marist’s Brice Wyderski (left) battles Brother Rice’s Dan Caulfield in the Pulaski Cup.

Marist’s Christian Cunningham (left) extends his hand to David Regan after Regan scored the first goal of the match against Brother Rice.

Marist’s Nick Marks (left) and Brother Rice’s Sean Kenny jostle during Sunday’s match, won by the host RedHawks, 5-1.

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 The skinny from Adam Kinney? “Michael Schofield – Getting quarterbacks killed since 2015.’’

And Josh Carter didn’t appear to be joshing when he wrote: “Update: Michael Schofield still sucks.’’

Throughout the game, there were plenty of unfunny comedians referencing Michael Scofield from the TV show “Prison Break.’’ Yeah. We get it. We got it last season. Move on.

And then…

Some love started pouring out.

Schofield was knocking defensive opponents around and the ground game started heating up.

Rookie quarterback and former Northwestern signal caller Trevor Siemian, who replaced legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, had his ups and downs (Lord knows what the Twitt-iots were saying about him, but I had my own crucifixion to watch) and the Broncos escaped with the win.

Khalid Slashami wrote: “Michael Schofield is having a game against one of the best defensive fronts in the NFL. Moving inside and another year did wonders for him.’’

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Nick Baumgardner added: “Michael Schofield is making it happen on the goal line for Denver.’’

Brandon Thorn said “Michael Schofield is an offensive guard. That was established last night. Looks much more comfortable inside.’’

Conor Porter mused: “Michael Schofield had a fantastic performance on the line for Denver.’’

Derek Johnson gushed: “I love you at guard, my man.’’

Scott Beamon admitted: “I think I might actually not be able to start over this year’s Michael Schofield.’’

J.R. Johnson was astounded: “Michael Schofield just pancaked somebody!!!!”

TidalWuave barked: “Michael Schofield is a dog in the trenches.’’ I think that was a compliment.

J.C. Rivera added: “Michael Schofield has been much better at guard than tackle, clearly.’’

Until the next sack is allowed, Schofield has bought some time in winning over some of the Twitter world.

The final word goes to someone called The Prodigy: “Michael Schofield, you done good, you done good.’’

Shepard

Continued from Page 1 but could muster only one victory the rest of the way en route to a 4-5 season. The Astros hope for another monkey off their back when they visit Richards (1-2, 1-0) Friday night at Gary Korhonen Field. The last time the Astros beat the Bulldogs was in 1993 when Allen Ross ran 85 yards for a touchdown with 3 minutes, 4 second left in the game to help Shepard win, 21-20.

Oh, and the legendary coach the Richards’ field is named after will be on Shepard’s sideline, as Korhonen is the Astros’ linebackers coach.

Against EP, the Astros scored a field goal (Mike Iturbe’s 35-yarder in the first quarter) and a defensive touchdown (Dante Onsurez’s 35-yard interception return in the second quarter) for a 10-0 first-half lead. Carter’s TD reception in the third helped make it 17-0 and after EP (2-1, 0-1) scored on quarterback C.J. Brown’s 10-yard run with :22 left in the third, Carter came right back with the kick-

off return.

“I felt great,” Carter said of this second half.

“I never felt this good in my life. On that kickoff return, I just picked the ball up and just ran. I found a gap and went through the gap.’’

Carter is making a name for himself as an elite athlete. He qualified for the Class 3A state track meet as a long-jumper as a sophomore.

Evergreen Park hopes to get back on the winning track Friday at Oak Lawn (12, 0-1). It was a rough week for Mustangs coach Jerry Verde. Marian Catholic athletic director and former longtime football coach Dave Mattio died on Sept. 7. Verde not only played on the Spartans’ 1993 Class 4A state title team, he was an assistant coach to Mattio at Marian in 2003 and in 2013, took over for Mattio, who retired after 37 seasons as head coach.

“There was a certain love of the game that he always had,” Verde said of Mattio. “It was contagious. You always learned a lot from him. I was blessed to have him as a coach and with people like Mike Slovick and Mike Feminis on the college level (at the University of St. Francis).’’

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $155,411.43.

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 16-078486. 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.

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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Palos Heights Spacious McNaughton Keystone Crossing Townhome 2 bedroom plus study 2.5 baths, 2 car garage Open floor plan Wet bar, granite, fireplace Quality upgrades Agent owned $390,000 708-805-0137 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-FF16, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FF16; Plaintiff, vs.

OSCAR VEGA; MARY ZIOLA; CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO.; FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO. AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 3, 2006 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 11-918; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF OSCAR VEGA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY ZIOLA, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 18925 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 Monday, October 10, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-31-109-021-0000.

Commonly known as 6904 West Edgewood Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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 W12-1541.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Programs at The Center

• Calligraphy - two Mondays Sept. 19 and 26, 1 - 3 p.m. Instructor Marge Boyd will help students learn the beautiful art of fine lettering. Participants will learn how to use a bamboo pen or calligraphy pen with ink and a variety of lettering styles. The class will experiment with different types of papers and pencils and markers.

The workshop fee is $32, plus an $8 materials fee. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

• Luncheon: U.S. Foreign Service with speaker Russell LaMantia - Tuesday Sept. 20, noon - 2 p.m. Russ LaMantia will be speaking about his experiences as a Foreign Service Officer with the U.S. Department of State. During a 33-year career, he was posted in embassies in Rome, Brussels, Canberra and Cairo. In Washington, he served on the personal staff of Secretaries Henry Kissinger and James Baker. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

• Gentle Yoga Classes - six

Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday Sept. 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m.

This series of gentle, restorative yoga classes is taught by instructor Carolyn Harms. The classes will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Students are asked to dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The Anderson Center at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Class fee: $50. Pre-registration required. 361-3650 • International Day of Peace Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. In 1981 the United Nations established the International Day of Peace hoping to strengthen the ideals of peace and harmony, both within and among all nations and peoples. Yet, as the Dalai Llama once said: “We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” The Center will host a short service and a labyrinth walk for peace on Sept. 21. Registration is required by calling 361-3650.

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN • Woodcarving - six Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 21, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructors Arlene and Don Lesiak will help students learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving using a variety of types of wood. Participants will create beautiful animals, objects, and faces. New students will make 3-6 projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret, and miniature people. Experienced students may design their own projects.

Class fee: $95. Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class (approximately $25 for wood and bench knives).

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Karaoke/Open Mic Night 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. You’re invited to a Karaoke/Open Mic Night that includes a free coffee bar provided by Dunkin Donuts.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 17,

Whether you need community service hours or you just want to serve others, spend the morning sorting, cleaning, and shelving the donated items at The Bridge Thrift Store.

• Badminton - 4:15 to 6 p.m.

Sept. 20, Students will learn the basics of playing Badminton.

Equipment will be provided.

• Behind the Scenes: JC Penney - 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 22, Visit a local JCPenney department store and learn the in’s and out’s of being a stellar Sales Associate. Not only will you gain insight on how to perform at your potential first job, you’ll learn how items are priced, merchandise displays are set up, and about the retail industry.

• Campfire & S’mores Night 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 23, You’re invited to a Campfire and S’mores Night. The night will include a Bean Bag Tournament and a live performance from rock band Radiomen.

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

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Stand apart from the crowd to attract attention. Go the extra mile to demonstrate your ingenuity in the week to come. Use your unique talents to gain the recognition that you truly deserve.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Love them tender. Your sparkling personality can make a world of difference in the early part of the week. You might even meet someone special who quickly shifts from friendliness to romance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Stay cool and stick to the decision already made. You could to act without forethought in the week ahead. You may find that your

authority is challenged by a family member.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Listen to suggestions if they come from a reputable source and have the ring of truth. Don’t make major investments this week as they could end up being more trouble than they are worth.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Detour around defensiveness. You are apt to be easily riled up in the week ahead by the least little thing.

Guard against damaging your possessions or spending money impetuously.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Speed isn’t your only option. It isn’t in your best interests to overreact to competition or disrespect in the week ahead. If you make hurried decisions, you might live

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to regret them.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Calm the waters when tempers flare. Relationships could become the center of attention in the week ahead. Your diplomatic skills and charm could be high demand in the early part of the week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Love makes the world go around.

Focus on making someone feel special and loved. Your money could burn a hole in your pocket as this week unfolds, so keep a tight rein on spending.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Initiative implies improvements and rewards. Just going through the motions won’t get you anywhere this week. At the same time conflict will slow your momentum so avoid it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Let your ambition run wild and there’s no telling where you will go. Loosening the purse strings a little won’t hurt as your judgment might be better than usual in the week ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Minor irritations may be annoying in the week to come but in the greater scheme of things they really don’t matter. Buy something attractive today or tomorrow.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A wise bird feathers his own nest and flies away from controversy.

Avoid confrontations with partners in the week to come and don’t get your feathers ruffled if things don’t go as planned.

(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:

“CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR”: After their activities draw concern and a regulation effort from the United Nations, Captain America (Chris Evans) or Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) are divided on whether to comply - forcing the other Marvel superheroes to side with one or the other - in this entertaining chapter of the franchise, back in the hands of directors Anthony Russo and Joe Russo (“Captain America: The Winter Soldier”). The Avengers are well-represented again, with Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow, Paul Rudd’s Ant-Man and Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye all present ... and the screen’s newest Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, also makes an appearance.

Anthony Mackie, Don Cheadle, Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen are in the powerful ranks as well. *** (PG-13: P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “THE CONJURING 2”: Solid acting and a smart script enabled the first film to freshen a familiar genre, and this sequel manages much the same under returning director James Wan, though it can’t help but have a certain deja vu being the second round. Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga also are back as paranormal experts Ed and Lorraine Warren, who head for England to try to help a spectre-plagued mother (Frances O’Connor) and her children (Madison Wolfe, Lauren Esposito, Patrick McAuley, Benjamin Haigh). Fans of the original thriller - and there were many - are likely to come

away satisfied here. DVD extras: five “making-of” documentaries; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “EMPIRE: SEASON TWO”: The stakes are higher in the sophomore round of executive producer Lee Daniels’ Fox drama series, as Lucious Lyon’s (Terrence Howard) release from prison sets off an all-out battle with the relentless Cookie (current Emmy nominee Taraji P. Henson) for control of his music label. Their discord, plus that of their sons Jamal and Hakeem (Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray), leaves the business vulnerable to takeover attempts by others. Notable guest stars include Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, Marisa Tomei, Naomi Campbell, Ludacris, Rosie O’Donnell and Vivica A. Fox. DVD extras: “makingof” documentaries; music performances. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “QUANTICO: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: FBI trainees have more on their hands than just the basic learning in this ABC series, which moves between the past and present regularly in telling its stories. Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra made a big U.S. splash as Alex Parrish, one of the agents-in-training who ultimately becomes a fugitive, suspected of having a hand in terrorist activities ... and unnerved to find that some of her fellow students may be the actual culprits. Additional stars include Josh Hopkins (“Cougar Town”), Aunjanue Ellis, Johanna Braddy, Tate Ellington and Graham Rogers. Marcia Cross (“Desperate Housewives”) has a guest arc toward the season’s end. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Planning for Retirement Loneliness is a health risk for older adults Submitted by Right at Home

Great part-time jobs for retirees Upon retiring, many newly minted retirees find themselves looking for ways to fill their free time. Hobbies may not take up too much time, and travel can stretch retirees’ budgets.

One way that retirees can make great use of their free time and make a little extra money is to find part-time employment. Part-time jobs can help retirees maintain their connections with their communities, whether it’s their professional community or the community in which they live, while also providing a sense of purpose. Retirees interesting in finding part-time work may want to consider the following jobs.

• Consulting work: Many retirees have long résumés, and that experience is still valuable even after retirement. Consulting firms often hire experienced businesspeople on a project or contract basis, which can be great opportunities for retirees to fill their time and make sizable amounts of money without having to commit to longterm employment.

• Teaching: Retirees can also put their professional experience to work in the classroom. Inquire about teaching opportunities at a nearby university or even the local

high school. Such opportunities may only be available on a volunteer basis, but some might pay part-time salaries or small stipends.

• Seasonal work: Seasonal work is another great way for retirees to fill their time and make a little extra money along the way. Come the holiday season, retirees should have no trouble finding seasonal retail work at their local malls or shopping centers.

• Sports teams: Retirees who live in cities with professional sports teams may be able to find work with their favorite franchise.

Professional sports franchises often rely on retirees to staff in-game positions like ushers and concessions employees, and some may even hire retirees to greet fans.

• Crafts: Retirees with a love of crafting can turn their hobby into income. For example, Etsy. com makes it easy for creative entrepreneurs to post their creations and sell them to buyers all over the globe.

Many retirees still work even after calling it a career, and opportunities abound for men and women looking to fill their time and make a little extra money along the way.

Gerontologists, who are doctors that specialize in the health of older adults, predict a increase in the loneliness that older Americans experience due to smaller families, higher divorce rates and inadequate public transportation for rural and suburban dwellers.

Senior citizen organizations are being urged to address this issue aggressively and in creative ways.

According to University of Chicago’s Dr. John Cacioppo, a leading expert on the topic of loneliness and aging, social isolation’s negative impact on a senior’s well being can be equal to the effects of smoking and obesity.

Because people are becoming more isolated this health problem is likely to grow. So if we foretell that loneliness is a factor in health problems, the next question is what can we to minimize it.

Home care experts, like Right at Home of Orland Park have taken note of these findings and are tailoring their services to support social engagement for senior clients experiencing chronic health conditions.

Consider these five ways inhome care helps seniors overcome obstacles in staying connected with others: 1) CHALLENGE: LOSS OF LOVED ONES & FRIENDS: Sometimes it is only after losing close friends and family that we feel the social gap in our lives. For seniors, this loss can result in an abrupt isolation. Building a new social context can lower the risk of depression and physical decline.

SOLUTION: In-home care & assistance can bridge the gap between this abrupt isolation and making new friends - Transportation to a nearby park district to take a class, to volunteer opportunity at a nearby hospital, or taking in movie keeps the social factor in the elder’s life.

2) CHALLENGE: LOVED ONES LIVING FAR AWAY: In

our mobile society, families are often spread across the country.

Of course, phone calls, emails, and an occasional visit are all helpful. However, when seniors care needs change, this can challenge even the closest families.

For long-distance caregivers, this can be a heartbreaking time as lonely elders need help and family is too far away to ensure that it is met. At times seniors relocated to their adult children’s community, but most prefer to remain in their own home and in familiar settings.

SOLUTION: In-home care allows millions of seniors to remain safe and independent in their own homes, in their established social context. Long-distance caregivers gain peace of mind knowing their loved one has assistance with housekeeping, meal preparation, medication supervision, personal grooming, transportation to healthcare appointments … whatever support services they require.

Family also reap another bonus: When the in-home caregiver takes over these day-to-day tasks on an ongoing basis, family visits can focus more on meaningful social time rather than crisis control and a long to-do list.

3) CHALLENGE: GIVING UP THE CAR KEYS: Loss of vision and decreased manual dexterity also make driving unsafe for many seniors. The transition from driver to non-driver can feel devastating.

According to University of Texas gerontologist Dr. Kavon Young, “Aging is a process where so many things are lost. Part of what seniors try to hold onto is their independence—the independence to make decisions about their health, their future and their driving.” She says losing the ability to drive may trigger depression, anxiety and a loss of motivation to follow the healthcare provider’s instructions SOLUTION: In-home care doesn’t only happen at home. Professional home caregivers preserve the mobility and independence of seniors by providing transportation, allowing clients to continue attending their faith community,

visiting friends, visiting the senior center and enjoying other social opportunities.

4) CHALLENGE: DEPRESSION & LOW SELF-ESTEEM: When we don’t feel good about ourselves, we tend to withdraw from others. It is important to take depression seriously, and to seek professional help if a senior loved one’s symptoms persist. Dr. John Cacioppo’s study showed that for some lonely individuals, “social cognition” therapy can change underlying assumptions that get in the way of meaningful connections with others.

SOLUTION: If a therapeutic intervention is recommended for persistent feelings of loneliness and depression, an in-home caregiver can transport the client to appointments, take them to the pharmacy if medication is prescribed, and support all-around health and wellness.

5) CHALLENGE: DECREASED CONFIDENCE: Health challenges such as arthritis, incontinence, stroke, or memory loss make it harder for seniors to get around with confidence. Many fear falling or getting lost. The journal, Neurobiology of Aging, recently published a study suggesting that even healthy seniors experience age-related brain changes that may cause them to lose their

way. Wayne State University gerontology professor Scott Moffat, Ph.D., confirmed, “Navigation is an important cognitive skill that older people may be losing.” These seniors may be tempted to spend most of their time alone at home.

SOLUTION: Professional inhome caregivers are trained to provide watchful but sensitive supervision to promote their clients’ engagement in the community. This might mean a steady arm on stairways; help with wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices; gentle assistance for clients who are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia; and all-around encouragement.

Right at Home In Home Care and Assistance of Orland Park is the perfect solution for the challenges you might encounter sometime in your “golden years” or possibly you are ready to retire and you have a loved one that still needs your attention.

Right at Home has been awarded Provider of Choice Award for 2016.

Don’t hesitate to call Right at Home of Orland Park and we can provide a Free Home Assessment at 708-873-9007. Our website is www.rightathomeorlandpark.com

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Planning for Retirement Late bloomers can still save for retirement Today’s young professionals hear about the importance of saving for retirement seemingly from the moment they are hired.

In addition to discussions with human resources personnel about employer-sponsored retirement plans, young professionals are learning about the importance of saving for retirement thanks to the abundance of financial-planning advertisements on television, the radio and the Internet.

Older workers may not have been so lucky, and many may find themselves trying to play catch up as retirement age draws closer.

While it’s important to begin saving for retirement as early as possible, late bloomers whose retirement dates are nearing can still take steps to secure their financial futures.

• Pay down debts. Eliminating debt is good for men and women of all ages, but especially so for those nearing retirement.

Substantial debt may delay your retirement and can greatly reduce your quality of life during retirement. If you still have substantial debt, eliminate that debt before you start saving additional money for retirement. Once your debt slate has been wiped clean, you can then increase your retirement contributions.

• Eliminate unnecessary expenses. If your retirement savings are low (many financial advisors now advise men and women that they will need at least 60 percent of their pre-retirement income each year they are retired), start cutting back on unnecessary expenses and reallocate that money

toward retirement saving. Cutting out luxury items, such as vacations to exotic locales or country club memberships, is one way to save money. But don’t overlook the simpler ways to save, such as canceling your cable subscription or dining at home more often.

• Downsize your home. Many empty nesters downsize their homes as retirement nears, and doing so can help you save a substantial amount of money. If the kids no longer live at home or if you simply have more space than you will need after retirement, downsize to a smaller, less expensive home. Monitor the real estate market before you decide to downsize so you can be sure to get the best deal on your current home. Downsizing saves on monthly utility bills, property

taxes and a host of additional expenses. Downsizing also means less maintenance, which gives you more time to pursue your hobbies upon retiring.

• Take on some additional work.

While you may have long felt you would slowly wind down in the years immediately preceding retirement, taking on some additional work outside of your current job is a great way to save more for retirement and perhaps even lay the foundation for a postretirement career.

Men and women on the verge of retirement can take many steps to grow their retirement savings and make their golden years that much more enjoyable.

Smith Crossing, Smith Village advice to older adults: Downsize and tidy up for more carefree lifestyle Submitted by Smith Senior Living Whether choosing to move or stay put, empty nesters can benefit immensely from tidying up and letting go of possessions that no longer suit their needs.

“For some people, the process of downsizing can take longer than others,” said Frank Guajardo, executive director of Smith Crossing, a life plan community located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park.

“The longer term goal of moving to a new home is easier to manage when people focus on where they are going and how they plan to live. Spending too much time looking back can get people stuck, and delays their decision-making process.”

Guajardo is not alone in dispensing this helpful advice. Marti Jatis, executive director of Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, agrees. “Once people shed an accumulation of objects they kept as reminders of treasured experiences, they can focus on the here and now. They’re free to pursue their current interests, maybe taking a language class or a painting class, joining a book club, or taking day trips,” Jatis said. “I’ve seen newcomers to Smith Village blossom after shedding some of their material burdens.”

New York Times best-selling author Marie Kondo waxes eloquently in her book, “The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up,” about how eliminating items no longer needed can empower individuals to enter new chapters in their lives.

“Tidying is a tool, not a destination,” Kondo writes. “The true goal should be to establish the lifestyle you want most once your house has been put in order.”

Household objects hold powerful memories for many people, which can complicate the process of letting the items go. At various times, Smith Crossing has enlisted home organizer Ric Roemer, president of Creative Home Services, to conduct presentations for prospective Smith Crossing residents on downsizing. One of Roemer’s favorite questions for the audience is, “How many of you still have your wedding dress, and how many of you ever plan to wear these again?” In a room of 40 or so people, several hands will go up.

For some people, old cookbooks, even broken cooking gadgets or souvenirs from vacations can represent links to precious memories. Some people try to get around clutter by placing these items in special shelving and bins, but no matter how hard they try, the clutter returns. That’s because the only real way to manage stuff is to keep less, Konda writes.

Here are some tips on downsizing: To eliminate cherished but unnecessary items, invite relatives to take them. But be careful to avoid pushing objects on people who don’t want them. You may have paid lots of money, but that doesn’t obligate your child to take on ownership. Practice letting go.

Keep only items that give you

joy. If you have a large collection, consider keeping just a couple of representatives and photographing the rest.

When you start the process of tidying up and eliminating clutter, you’ll begin to feel lighter.

“Putting your house in order is the magic that creates a vibrant and happy life,” Kondo writes.

Remember, having only items you now need will enable you to focus on what’s really important. This will also save on your moving bill.

Beyond removing clutter, Roemer said, the last steps for preparing your home for sale include: Contacting a realtor for a market survey and a list of steps to take to prepare your home for showing. Paint in neutral colors.

Change out old light fixtures or worn faucets. Remove worn carpeting. Trim trees and bushes. Cut grass. Freshen landscaping with new mulch.

“For older adults who remain on the fence about downsizing and preparing their homes for sale, it may help to realize they’re not just selling a property, they’re freeing themselves from the burden of property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs. Smith Crossing offers a carefree life

Photo by Wally Reichert

Photo by Waldemar Reichert

Frank Guajardo, executive director for Smith Crossing, a life plan commu- Marti Jatis, executive director for Smith Village, a life plan community in nity in Orland Park, advocates the benefits of downsizing and tidying up Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, advocates the benefits of downsizing for older adults. and tidying up for older adults.

style. Residents here don’t own their apartments. Our entrance fee, which is 90 percent refundable, also provides a savings on future care in assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care,” explained Guajardo.

“Living in a life plan community like those Smith Senior Living sponsors liberates retirees from home ownership pressures,” said Guajardo. “Our goal is help older adults attain a joyful and

carefree existence,” added Jatis.

Smith Crossing and Smith Village also provide added security, meals prepared by an executive chef, a variety of life-enriching activities and services, access to fitness facilities, rehab services and medical support.

About Smith Senior Living Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood

and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These CCRCs are the only ones located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago.

An innovative leader in providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today.

Both CCRCs provide spacious independent living residences, and apartments for assisted liv-

ing, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others who have had surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2308 or SmithCrossing. org, and Smith Village at 773-4747303 or SmithVillage.org.

Choose the right path with Smith Senior Living For more than 90 years, Smith Senior Living has been a leader in residential services and healthcare for older adults, sponsoring two Continuing Care Retirement Communities—Smith Village in Beverly and Smith Crossing in Orland Park. As a not-for-profit organization with a well-maintained endowment, we are able to ensure quality, ongoing care for residents. Choose a Smith Senior Living community and rest assured that you will always have a home, no matter what the future may bring.

Community. Integrity. Experience.

To learn more, or to receive invitations to our monthly educational series, please call (877) 900-5434 or visit us online at SmithSeniorLiving.org.

Smith Village

2320 West 113th Place Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 451-9764 SmithVillage.org

Smith Crossing

10501 Emilie Lane Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 505-2925 SmithCrossing.org