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Village applauds arbitrator’s rulings Oak Lawn officials say they ‘held the line’ in labor disputes with firefighters union

By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn village officials are generally pleased with the findings of an arbitrator called in to settle several labor disputes with the local firefighters union involving issues such as wages, residency and minimum staffing.

The findings were discussed at the Jan. 10 village board meeting, and although everything did not go their way, officials such as Trustee Bud Stalker (5th), Mayor Sandra Bury and Village Manager Larry Deetjen said the decisions

made by arbitrator Steven Bieiring will save taxpayers money while maintaining safety standards.

“Although we didn’t prevail in reducing the number of firefighters on an engine rather than four, the numbers weren’t raised, either,” said Stalker, the fire department liaison on the village board.

Stalker said Oak Lawn is one of the only municipalities that have four firefighters per engine. He maintained that higher numbers are not needed because neighboring fire departments also respond to Oak Lawn calls as part of the

mutual assistance agreements they share.

“The net result is, we have more firefighters than we need (at many incidents),” said Stalker.

The union sought approximately $3.2 million in back pay for hours not worked, due to the staffing levels that were upheld.

But that will not have to be paid now.

“We’re very satisfied that this most recent decision means there will not be any added staffing costs beyond those already incurred. The union was forced to acknowledge in this case that there is no need to increase the staffing

levels from their current levels. The arbitrator’s award, like our previous court victories, locks in that principle,” said Deetjen.

Fire Chief George Sheets said in a statement that he still would like to see staffing levels brought down to three per engine, and plans to negotiate for that as soon as possible. The fire chief, who splits his time between Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge, said every department he has worked in assigns three firefighters per engine, and there is no safety issues involved.

“The arbitrator gave a mixed response but the village is happy,” said Stalker.

He added that the village also prevailed on the health insurance issue, in that members of Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters Local 3405 will now have to raise their contribution to their health insurance costs from 10 percent to 12.5 percent.

“Residents need to know this is a significant victory for us. There are many challenges ahead. Our pension obligations are astronomical. But we’re going to work on that,” Stalker said at the meeting.

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CHICAGO RIDGE

Firehouse will have 24-hour/day coverage

By Dermot Connolly Photo by Joe Boyle

Chicago Ridge Mayor Charles Tokar announced on Tuesday that the long-awaited Lombard Avenue fire station will open for 24-hour coverage starting Feb. 1.

The station, at 10658 S. Lombard Ave., had been shuttered for years prior to being renovated, largely by fire department volunteers, and reopened for 12 hours a day, in March 2015. The main fire station is located at 10063 Virginia Ave., in an industrial park on the western edge of the village, and having the second firehouse open 24 hours a day has been the longterm goal.

The mayor informed the village board at a meeting in December that everything was on schedule to have the building open 24-hours a day by March.

“Public safety is my number one priority, and this station opening for 24-hour coverage will enable our combination fire department, which includes career and parttime firefighter/paramedics, to better serve the main population center of our community,” said the mayor in a statement released Tuesday. “In the past 2.5 years, since we embarked on an innovative ‘shared’ fire chief concept, Fire Chief George Sheets has initiated numerous creative, costeffective and efficient methods of providing fire and paramedical

The administration at St. Louis de Montfort Elementary School in Oak Lawn was notified on Jan. 11 that the school will close in June.

St. Louis de Montfort School to close in June Our Lady of the Ridge told enrollment must grow

By Joe Boyle

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Suited for wrestling

Jim Craig, 79, listens to the “Star Spangled Banner’’ last Thursday before Shepard’s final home wrestling meet of the season. Craig, who has either been a wrestler, coach, referee or official for 64 years, is retiring as the Astros longtime assistant and was honored before the team hosted a double dual with Eisenhower and Richards. He is known for always wearing suits to meets. For more, please see Sports.

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On the surface, it appeared like any other day last Thursday morning at St. Louis de Montfort Elementary School in Oak Lawn.

The parking lot was full of vehicles and students were in class. However, it was far from an ordinary day at the school, located at 8840 S. Ridgeland Ave. The school administration was informed the day before — Jan. 11 — that St. Louis de Montfort would be one of two suburban schools that will close its doors, effective on June 30. The other school scheduled to close is St. Joseph School in Homewood.

School officials had little to say last Thursday as they arrived for work for the first time after learning about Montfort’s fate.

“I did not see it coming,” said one school official. “I am surprised.”

St. Louis de Montfort is closing based on declining enroll-

ment. According to the Chicago Archdiocese, school and parish leadership at St. Louis de Montfort recommended that the school not reopen for the 2017-18 school year. The recommendation was reviewed and endorsed by the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Office of Catholic Schools, Archdiocesan School Board and Vicariate Bishop Andrew Wypych.

Our Lady of the Ridge School, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge, is one of two schools that has been put on notice by the Chicago Archdiocese to improve enrollment numbers. The Chicago Archdiocese has informed the Our Lady of the Ridge administration that it has to increase school enrollment or the school could face closure this summer.

St. Louis de Montfort School opened in 1965. The school had as many as 210 students in 2005, according to the archdiocese.

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Former Bear Tillman says he’s ‘all about goals’

By Kelly White

Charles “Peanut” Tillman is no longer intercepting passes or stripping the ball away from opponents as a defensive back as he did during his long NFL football career. Instead, his positive attitude toward life is his new playing field following his retirement.

“I use my position of strength for service, not status,” the former Chicago Bears cornerback said during the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn on Monday afternoon.

Tillman, 35, highlighted the event with a lecture on his football career, life and his book, “The Middle School Rules of

Charles Tillman,” which was published in November of 2015 and co-written by sportswriter Sean Jensen.

The event featured music from the Providence St. Mel School Chamber Choir and a multicultural taste luncheon, featuring food from all around the world. The event was held in the medical center’s Stein Auditorium. The auditorium was packed to capacity for the event and was organized by Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Mission and Spiritual Care. The event was headed by Rev. Richard James, senior staff chaplain of Spiritual Care and chairman of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee.

“Charles Tillman is a person of great character,” James said. “He is much more

Former Chicago Bear Charles “Peanut” Tillman signs his book, “The Middle School Rules of Charles Tillman,” during an appearance Monday at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

than a great football player; he is a great person.”

All attendees received a free signed copy of Tillman’s book.

Born in Chicago in 1981, Tillman is nicknamed “Peanut” by his family because of his small stature growing up. With his father serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Army, Tillman attended 11 different schools domestically and internationally.

He was frequently stationed in different locations, ranging from the U.S to Germany. He attended high school at Copperas Cove High School in Texas.

Tillman said his inspiration to succeed came from failing a math class in high

Photo by Kelly White

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Family mourns the loss of Lipinski aide

By Dermot Connolly Steven Chmela, 27, was being held in Milwaukee County Jail awaiting extradition from Wisconsin on a murder charge filed in Cook County after his mother, Marianne Viverito, was found dead in her Oak Lawn home on Jan. 10.

Oak Lawn police asked to do a well-being check found Viverito, 55, dead in the basement of the home in the 5100 block of West 105th Street that she shared with her son. Several stab wounds had been inflicted on her and the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office ruled on Jan. 11 that the cause of death was sharp force trauma.

Viverito was the daughter of Stickney Township Supervisor and former state senator Louis Viverito, and his wife, Carolyn.

She had worked for the past 10 years as an aide to Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd).

Louis Viverito, during a phone interview this week, said his grandson suffers from severe mental illness, including bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. His daughter is also survived by her younger son, Jack, 24, who did not live at the residence.

Oak Lawn police were asked to do the well-being check by police in Oak Creek, Wis., after Chmela was taken into custody in Oak Creek, Wis., near Milwaukee, where he reportedly drove his car into a pole.

“I think he was trying to get up to a little cottage we have in Clearwater Lake, Mich., because he always liked spending time there,” Louis Viverito said. “He told police he might have hurt his mother.”

Viverito said his grandson is being represented by retired Judge David Sterba, a criminal defense attorney.

He said his daughter had a restraining order against her son at one time. But he said it wasn’t because Chmela was violent.

“He was not abusive or violent.

He was a nice, kind boy. He got along well with his mother. But when he wasn’t taking his medication, he had hallucinations,” said Viverito.

He said his grandson had been living in a residential facility in Evanston, but he was not happy there and his daughter was trying to find another suitable place

for him.

“The restraining order was only in place so that if she had to call the police, they would have it on file that he was a mental patient, and would be taken to a psychiatric ward rather than to jail,” Viverito said. “The Oak Lawn police had to be called for various episodes he had, but they were always so kind and caring.

They would just take him to the psychiatric ward of one of the local hospitals.”

He said his grandson had attended Brother Rice High School and then Oak Lawn Community High School before graduating second in his class from Lincoln’s Challenge Academy, a military school in Rantoul, Ill. He had talked about going into the military, and attended Moraine Valley Community College for a short time.

“He loved to play the piano, and he was very good at it. But he gave it up. He just couldn’t stay focused on anything,” said Viverito, explaining that his grandson was on medical disability for the past two years.

Prior to joining Lipinski’s staff, Marianne Viverito had worked for 20 years for the Cook County Circuit Court. Her father said that the people who lined up to pay their respects at her wake at Lawn Funeral Home in Burbank were a great comfort to her family, including her brother and sister, Dean and Diane.

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank, followed by interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

“She was a really good caseworker. She touched the hearts of a lot of poor people. And she idolized both of her sons. A lot of people said they stood in line for an hour and a half. They were there for her, not me,” Louis Viverito said. “Many people said they would testify at the trial, too.”

Lipinski had issued a statement on the day of Marianne Viverito’s death and said that she “was a beloved and trusted member of my staff, and she has been part of my team during much of my tenure in Congress.”

The congressman added how she solved challenges with a good disposition and humor.

“As with me and my staff, I know those constituents will miss her greatly,” Lipinski stated.

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Oak Lawn police made 10 drunk driver arrests in ‘Drive Sober’ campaign The Oak Lawn Police Department, as part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, arrested 10 drunk drivers and gave out 104 citations for drivers and passengers for not wearing seat belts during the holiday season.

“To help Illinois drive zero fatalities to reality, we warned partygoers to never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or

Chicago Ridge Drug possession

Brandon N. Hoskins, 18, of the 8700 block of Olympia Drive, Bridgeview, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following his arrest at 111th and Ridgeland Avenue at 8:25 p.m. Sunday. Police said the tactical team of officers was in the area investigating reports of drug activity when Hoskins was seen conducting a transaction involving cocaine. He was held pending a felony bond hearing.

Retail theft

Sharon A. Brown, 54, of the 11200 block of Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 5:40 p.m. Friday at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took coats worth $400 from the store. She was also arrested on two outstanding warrants for retail theft and burglary. She was held pending a bond hearing.

Driving charges

• Deneigh Granberry, 36, of the 1700 block of West 100th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 6:40 p.m. last Thursday in the 6500 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having no front license plate. He is due in court on Feb. 7.

• Tatiana Rivera, 30, of the 11800 block of South Komensky Avenue, Alsip, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:15 p.m. Sunday at 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for using a cellphone while driving. She is due in court on Feb. 7.

• Cristobal Morales-Valdez, 29, of the 100 block of North Briggs Street, Joliet, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:15 p.m. Friday at 103rd Street and South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Feb. 7.

• Alejandro Mareno, 41, of the 3500 block of West 62nd Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop at 10:07 a.m. last Thursday, at 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without

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Evergreen Park Retail theft

• Chicago residents Kelly M. O’Donnell, 23, and Toni A. Fisher, 27, were charged with retail theft at 8:15 p.m. Jan. 8 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said they took several bottles of whiskey and other liquors worth a total of $74.56.

• Deoshay M. Acoff, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 6. Police said he took miscellaneous merchandise worth $9.98.

• Louis E. Lopez, 27, of Lansing, and Andrew Joshua Cartwright, 25, of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at 1 p.m.

Jan. 8 at Walmart. Police said Lopez took socks and underwear worth $21.92, and Cartwright took cellphones worth $250.

Cartwright was also charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia because police said he had a digital scale and marijuana.

• Jovan Marcel Smith, 22, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 11 p.m. last Thursday at Walmart. Police said he was stopped after leaving the store with a television and a Playstation 4 gaming system worth a total of $997.

• Darryl D. Chapman, 45, of Midlothian, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 6 p.m. Jan. 9.

Police said he took a folding titanium knife worth $38.50.

Revoked license

Martez T. Barnes, 41, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated driving on a revoked license, a felony, following a traffic stop at 5:40 p.m. Jan. 7 on 87th Street. Police said the charge was upgraded to a felony because of multiple previous arrests. He was also cited for possession of 3.9 grams of marijuana, and having no rear registration plate light.

Hickory Hills Improper registration

Rafal Domaradzki, 26, of the 6100 block of West 64th Place, Chicago, was charged with improper use of registration following a traffic stop at 7:56 p.m. Jan. 10 in the 9700 block of Roberts Road. Police said his vehicle registration had expired but a registration sticker from another vehicle was displayed on his car.

He was also cited for driving with an expired license and having only one headlight. He is due in court on Jan. 26.

Outstanding warrant

Abdullah N. Jaghama, 19, was arrested on an outstanding

DuPage County arrest warrant when police noticed him standing outside his residence in the 8600 block of Steeple Hill Drive at 4:15 p.m. Jan. 10. Police said the warrant was related to an aggravated speeding charge. He is due in a Downers Grove courtroom on Feb. 15.

Trucking company fire

Police assisted North Palos and several other fire departments called to a fire in the maintenance garage of Hercules Trucking, 7701 W. 95th St., at 3 a.m. Jan. 11. Police said the guard on duty reported hearing crackling before the fire broke out, a few minutes after a Hercules truck pulled into the garage.

Thirteen trucks and the guard’s Ford Mustang were in the garage when the fire broke out and sustained damage. The city building inspector deemed the garage uninhabitable and utilities were turned off. Chicago Ridge, Roberts Park and Bridgeview fire departments assisted in putting out the flames.

Oak Lawn Criminal trespassing

Terry Joseph Harris Jr., 24, of Dolton, was charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle following a traffic stop at 12:40 a.m. Jan. 10 in the 5400 block of Southwest Highway. Police said the 1999 Kia he was driving had been reported stolen by his father in Dolton the previous day. He is due in court on March 3.

Disorderly conduct

Brian L. Miller, 34, of Palos Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct following a verbal altercation with another driver at 2:40 a.m. Jan. 8 at 107th Street and Cicero Avenue. A man told police that Miller had pulled up beside him and made threats, swearing and making hand motions at him for an unknown reason. Miller told police he was just rubbing his own beard and complimenting the other driver on his beard. He is due in court on Feb. 27.

License charges

• Ricardo Luna, 50, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:28 a.m. Jan. 11 at 107th Street and Cicero Avenue. He was also charged with felony possession of an identification card because he had a false driver’s license under another name. He was also cited for driving without a valid license, no insurance and speeding. He was held for a bond hearing.

• Kermit Lee Jr., 29, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:16 a.m.

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• Felix Nabor Vargas, 59, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a license at 12:24 p.m. Jan. 9 at 95th Street and Kenton Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and disobeying a traffic control device. He is due in court on Jan. 24.

• Adrian F. Elizondo, 39, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:57 p.m. Jan. 11 at Southwest Highway and Kilpatrick Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required, improper lane usage. He is due in court on March 7.

Palos Hills Battery charge

Crisoforo Ortega-Garcia, 54, of Chicago, was charged with battery following an incident that occurred at Executive Mailing, 7855 W. 111th St., at 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 11. Police said Ortega-Garcia grabbed a female co-worker in a provoking manner, without her permission. He is due in court on Feb. 10.

Revoked license

Robert Harrison, 27, of Worth, was charged with a felony count of driving on a revoked license following a traffic stop at 1 p.m. last Thursday in the 10400 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegal use of a cellphone while driving, driving without insurance, and not wearing a seatbelt. He was held for a bond hearing on Friday.

Suspicious activity

Police are investigating a report of suspicious activity that occurred about 2:30 p.m. Jan. 9 in the 9900 block of 81st Avenue. A resident told police that someone claiming to be a ComEd worker spoke to her in her backyard for about 10 minutes, and then left after receiving communication on a two-way radio. When she went inside her home, she noticed that someone had entered it without permission and many items were misplaced. Nothing was immediately reported missing.

House fi e

Police assisted the North Palos Fire Protection District with a house fire in the 10500 block of South 74th Avenue at 11 a.m. Jan. 10. Upon arrival, police learned that the house was fully damaged by the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No one was home at the time but several of the small animals that were inside did not survive.

Vandalism report

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to property that occurred at Ciao restaurant, 10296 S. 78th Ave., about noon on Jan. 15. The owners said someone unknown had damaged a window pane.

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Circus takes final bows, becomes part of our history

he Greatest Show on Earth” is leaving the building for the final time. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus has decided to close forever in May. That means spectators who attended the shows in Chicago and Rosemont will no longer see this circus, which made its last trip here this past fall.

I heard about the news on Sunday while visiting some relatives. While I was surprised, I was definitely not stunned. Times are changing rapidly. It was once big news when the circus came to town. Now news of the circus does not draw that much attention.

Of course, a lot has happened in the last couple of years. When Ringling Bros. decided to no longer include elephants as part of the show last year, a dramatic drop in attendance took place.

Owners admitted that the elephants had been a large draw over the years because of their dance Joe routine. However, animal rights activists have stated that these animals have been abused over Boyle the years.

Other factors played a role in the demise of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Rising costs have become a burden, along with the fact that younger audiences who are wired to computer games and YouTube are no longer drawn to the circus.

Ringling Bros. employees were informed on Saturday night after shows in Orlando and Miami. The circus had been presenting two different shows this year — “Circus Extreme” and “Out of This World.” The final Circus Extreme show will be May 7 in Providence, Rhode Island. The final Out of This World performance will be held May 21 in Uniondale, N.Y. After 146 years, the lights will go out on the big top of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey.

I never attended a circus as a youngster. In most Chicago neighborhoods, carnivals would come in with assorted rides and a cast of peculiar characters. Our family would go to a Kiddieland that was located somewhere on Chicago’s Southeast Side.

Family trips to the Museum of Science and Industry were always a big deal. I always liked walking down the Old Main Street and getting our picture taken on the old car.

Trips to Riverview were fun during the summer. I remember it was a long drive from our home in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. But I still remember the bumper cars and other assorted rides.

But Riverview closed abruptly with little fanfare in the mid1960s. It had its time and I’m glad I can still recall some of those images. We will have those memories of the circus as well.

It was a popular facet of American history that would travel by train and stop in small towns across America and large cities as well.

My first time attending a circus was in the mid-1980s. My wife and I worked for different newspapers but it was common in those days to receive passes from management to attend the Ringling Bros. shows and the Ice Capades. The tickets were part of an exchange that took place between Ringling Bros. representatives and the newspapers for free advertising. Some employees would receive passes to attend the shows as part of the exchange.

When we had children, we brought them to the shows and they were entertained. We were able to walk on the circus floor before the show and got an opportunity to meet some of the performers. We had a chance to meet clowns of all shapes and sizes and someone who was described as the world’s tallest man. He was over eight feet tall and could hardly walk.

But now that I have learned that Ringling Bros. will close, I don’t know if I will miss it. I’m not sure my kids will be sad.

It is part of American history and is linked to another age. The complaints of animal activists have merit. Apparently, when the elephants were removed, that was the beginning of the end.

Heck, older residents talk nostalgically about Bozo’s Circus, but the once-popular program has been off the air on WGN-TV Channel 9 since 2002. At the end of its run, the show was on early Sunday mornings, replaced during the week by morning news that is cheaper to produce and more lucrative.

The circus will no longer come to town. It will be part of our past. But I still have memories of the produce man who would yell “strawberries” as he walked down 100th and Michigan Avenue when I was a kid. The Good Humor Man used to drive down our block at night. The knife man would sharpen knives for moms who would greet him as he strolled through the neighborhood.

Those days are long gone, but I remember them fondly.

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Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

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An autograph from ‘Peanut’

Former Chicago Bear cornerback Charles “Peanut” Tillman signs his book, “The Middle School of Charles Tillman,” for a young fan Monday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

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Board OKs ordinance for Harlem Avenue TIF District Wedding

By Dermot Connolly

At the urging of Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar during the village board meeting on Tuesday, the six trustees unanimously approved an ordinance rezoning the 105-acre Harlem Avenue TIF District for regional mixed use.

“We need to move forward on this to so we can deal with potential developers. They won’t take it seriously until this is done,” Tokar said. “This is probably one of the most important votes this board has taken in many, many years.”

The Planning and Zoning Committee had already recommended the zoning change, which the mayor described as “absolutely essential for Chicago Ridge’s financial future.”

The village has been trying for more than four years to market the largely vacant property that stretches along Harlem Avenue roughly from 100th Street south to Southwest Highway.

It includes the 70-acre former Yellow Freight site, but Penske Truck Rental is currently the only tenant now.

Tokar said that while many developers have expressed interest in the site, they would not commit to anything until the zoning was made less restrictive. Changing the zoning from commercial or manufacturing to regional mixed

use opens up the possibilities, according to the mayor.

Penske district manager Brian Craig and attorney Donna Pugh were at the meeting on Tuesday seeking approval for a specialuse permit, which was granted.

This will allow the company to sell trucks on the site. Until now, the site was only used to rent and repair trucks.

Craig said the company plans to sell everything from “panel vans to sleeper tractors,” hopefully at a rate of 150 to 200 vehicles per year.

“Mostly, this change allows us to collect sales tax, which we never did before,” said Tokar, noting that Penske had been paying rental tax to the village.

But the mayor said the rezoning will allow the village to realize much bigger revenue-generating plans for the site.

“People talk about beverage, entertainment, hotel and motel taxes.

We’ve contemplated restaurants and other entertainment possibilities for the site. This would relieve the tax burden off our residents,” Tokar said.

“If this takes off, I could foresee bringing back our tax rebate for homeowners. We had that before Orland Park or Crestwood, and it was in place until 2008 when the economy took a turn for the worse. It has taken nearly 10 years for it to recover.”

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Richards inducts students into National Honor Society

Richards High School in Oak Lawn recently inducted a new group of students into its chapter of the National Honor Society for the 2016-17 school year.

Criteria for National Honor Society membership includes a grade-point average of at least 3.6/4.0 and participation in at least four extracurricular activities (five if the student is a senior). Students

cannot receive academic credit or compensation for the activities. To remain in NHS they must continue membership in school activities as well as participate in NHS service projects.

Richards students honored were: Ahmad Almanasra, Sami Alqadi, Mohamed Alqashmi, Hannah Bargouthi, Daniel Birmingham, Timothy Birmingham, Ramona Bourjas, Gerald Cabel, Mor-

gan Cardenas, Sofia Carrillo, Rafal Czech, Katelyn Deppe, Elisabetta Fanous-Botros, Katelyn Flahive, Nena Gimza, and Niles Gall, Victoria Granz, Robert Hughes, Jade Ingram, Victoria Jeziorczak, Karina Kachnowski, Jason Kargol, Veronica Kieta, Caitlin Lamirez, Jonathon Le, Kyliah May, Jason McIntyre, Cassandra Miller, Ali Mohamed, Deena Morrar, Sajjid Odeh and Shannon O’Brien.

The list also includes Esohe Okungbowa, Evelyn Perea-Santillan, Michelle Quinn, Arthur Raines, Ashley Rosenbrock, Hussein Salem, Hippatallah Salim, Milton Santiago, Steven Serrano, Caitlyn Solomon, Sinead Soltis, Hajar Souari, Lidia Techane, Alexis Traylor, Lesly Villarreal, Rebecca VonBruchhaeuser, Janiyah Williams, Lukas Williams, Julia Wilson and Kinga Wrobel.

Students who qualified for National Honor Society take the organization’s pledge at the end of the induction ceremony at Richards High School.

Pictured are the students from Richards High School who qualified for National Honor Society this year.

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Treasurer Giselle Jankowski lights a candle, each representing one of the qualities emphasized by National Honor Society, during the induction ceremony at Richards High School. The candles represent scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Rush re-elected as ranking member on energy Cong. Bobby L. Rush (D-3rd) was unanimously reelected last Thursday by his colleagues to continue his service as the ranking Democratic member on the Subcommittee on Energy of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Upon his reelection, Rush said, “I am pleased by the faith that my colleagues have shown in me

and I look forward to leading them in our fight to protect the EPA and develop clean, sustainable energy resources.”

First elected to this position for the 112th Congress beginning in 2011, Rush has led the most active Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce, if not the House of Representatives at-large.

Lipinksi praises passage of American Innovation bill Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is praising the passage in the House and Senate of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 3084, which authorizes and revises a wide-range of federal science, research, and technology development programs.

These provisions apply to research programs at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy, as well as government-sponsored research at universities and other institutions. The bill is designed to boost American innovation and competitiveness, resulting in the creation of American jobs.

The bill authorizes the Innovation Corps (I-Corps) program that teaches scientists how to turn their discoveries into entrepreneurial, job-producing busi-

nesses. Language in the bill directs the expansion of I-Corps to additional federal agencies and academic institutions, as well as through state and local governments which can better support their economic development goals. The new I-Corps authority also supports prototype or proof-of-concept development activities, which will better enable researchers to commercialize their innovations.

“I’ve been a strong supporter of the I-Corps program since it was first introduced by the NSF,” Lipinski said.

“I have helped it grow and have seen how successful it has been. Programs like I-Corps get university and other federally-funded research translated more quickly into new products and new companies, creating American jobs and providing taxpayers a better return on their investment in science.”

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News and events from our archives

Oak Lawn mayor says there’s water to spare • 50 years ago

From the Jan. 19, 1967 issue The story: Oak Lawn Mayor Fred Dumke this week took exception to a statement made by a Worth resident about use of water during the Jan. 16 committee meeting of the Worth Village Board.

At the meeting, the Worth resident said Oak Lawn bonds have already been pledged and that Oak Lawn has no money to run a transmission line to Worth with Lake Michigan water. The Worth resident referred to revenue bonds that Oak Lawn proposes to finance a line that it has offered to construct to 111th Street and Nashville Avenue in Worth.

Dumke said Oak Lawn could have water ready at 111th Street and Nashville within 120 days after a contract is signed between the two villages.

The quote: “I have no wish to fight with the Worth officials,” Dumke said. “But that is not true.

We have no problem at all. We could, even in an emergency, put our line in without a bond issue.”

Richards student creates copyright for baseball stats • 25 years ago

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The story: Greg Rosenow, a senior at Richards High School, created a computer program that calculates baseball statistics. He copyrighted the program and sold copies of it, receiving the Entrepreneur of the Year award from Johnston and Wales University for his efforts.

Rosenow came up with the idea for the program out of necessity. He has been on the Richards baseball team since he was a freshman. His father advised him to keep his baseball stats for college scouts. He began to do that but found it easier to create his own computer program instead of writing it all down.

After Rosenow realized the computer potential, he expanded it to cover the whole team. He also decided to copyright the program and then to attempt to sell it through Baseball Weekly.

The quote: “I learned to copyright the program through a book from the library, and help from my mom,” Rosenow said.

Chicago Ridge officials propose TIF District • 10 years ago

From the Jan. 18, 2007 issue The story: Chicago Ridge village officials have proposed establishing a tax increment financing district on the Tibor Machine Products property, just east of Ridgeland Avenue bordering Oxford and Birmingham avenues.

The proposed special taxing district would butt up against the railroad tracks to the north and also near six industrial type businesses, said Chicago Ridge Village Clerk Chuck Tokar.

State law allows a municipality to create a TIF District in an area that is either blighted or “in danger of being blighted.”

The quote: “We have done studies for other developments and we’re quite sure this area qualifies as a TIF District,” said Chicago Ridge Trustee Dan Pratl.

Thursday, January 19, 2017

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WHATIZIT?

Hickory Hills delays development plans for the Sabre Woods Plaza

By Sharon L. Filkins

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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz (above) is: On shore.

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

No one was able to guess last week’s Whatizit. It was a little tricky. The correct answer was Prairie View Pond, 8201 W. 85th St., Hickory Hills. We would have accepted the Prairie View Park, which is near the pond.

Unless you live in Hickory Hills, you might not know where the park is. A walking or jogging trail can be found around the pond, which borders 294 on the east. Toddler and big kids slides are available for youngsters ages 5 to 12. A swinging slide is also available for parents and kids.

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Plans to develop the Sabre Woods Plaza have been delayed indefinitely, it was announced at the Hickory Hills City Council meeting last Thursday night.

The plaza was to be located at 8900 W. 95th St. and was going to replace the once iconic Sabre Room, which closed last year.

The Sabre Room was once a popular night spot in Hickory Hills and the surrounding suburbs dating back to the 1970s. Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin performed there on separate occasions.

Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley made the announcement during the board meeting.

He said that plans presented at the Nov. 10 council meeting by Jim Louthen, development project manager, and Charles Cornelius Jr., of Chicagoland Realty Service, did not fit the expectations of the city’s zoning board.

Future ideas for the Sabre Woods project will be discussed at a later date.

“There are still a lot of unanswered questions,” Howley said.

During the first Hickory Hills Council meeting in 2017, a swearing-in ceremony for a new police officer and the awarding of first- and second-place winners in the city’s annual “Lights of Hickory Hills” contest took place.

Joseph Murphy, the new police officer for Hickory Hills, was introduced and sworn in.

Al Vodicka, the Hickory Hills police chief, said Murphy grew up on Chicago’s Southwest Side near Midway Airport. He attended St. Simon Elementary School in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood and graduated from De La Salle Institute.

Vodicka added that Murphy had also served in the U.S. Army for five years, had previously worked with the Cook County Corrections Division, and had also served with the Cook County Forest Preserves Police.

Joseph Murphy is being introduced by Hickory Hills Police Chief Al Vodicka during last week’s city council meeting.

Murphy was sworn in as a new police officer for Hickory Hills.

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“We are very happy to have this experienced officer join our department,” Vodicka said.

“We know that he was recruited by several departments, but he chose to join Hickory Hills and we are very pleased to have him.”

The chief said that when Murphy was asked why he chose Hickory Hills, he responded that it was because of the good reputation of the department and because he saw how well Hickory Hills treated its employees.

Also recognized at the meeting were members of the Stewart family, who live on the 9000 block of Forest Lane. They placed first in the 3rd Ward for their “outstanding Christmas lights decorations.” Congratulating them were the ward aldermen, Tom McAvoy and Brian Fonte.

The Kelly family, of the 9100 block of 92nd Place, placed second in the 3rd Ward.

Each city ward had first- and second-place prize winners in the Christmas decorating contest, but only the Stewart family was present at the council meeting.

Other winners in the 1st Ward were Moskala family, of the 9300 block of South 77th Court, who placed first; and the Las family,

of the 7800 block of West 90th Place, who came in second.

In the 2nd Ward, the Schendl residence, of the 9100 block of South 83rd Court, came in first. The Gacek family, of the 9300 block of South 87th Avenue, came in second.

The Kubis family, of the 8800 block of 83rd Avenue, placed first in the 4th Ward.

The resident of a home on the 8700 block of South 82nd Avenue placed second.

Ald. John Szeszycki (2nd Ward), chairman of Finance, announced that the city had collected a total of $230,000 from video gambling in 2016.

Fonte, who is also the chair of Health and Environmental Control/Recycling, reported that 49 households had called “At Your Door Recycling” to schedule pick-ups of electronic equipment since the program began with Waste Management on Jan. 1.

A business license was approved for USRC Hickory Hills, also known as HEMO Kidney Dialysis Clinic at 9640-42 S. Roberts Road.

The owner is US Renal Care, of Plano, Texas.

The proposed opening date is this November.

Rush commends U.S. Department of Energy for comprehensive report

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Cong. Bobby L. Rush (D-1st) has commended the U.S. Department of Energy for releasing its second Quadrennial Energy Review (QER), “Transforming the Nation’s Electricity System.”

The report focuses on increasing economic value and ensuring consumer equity, enabling a clean electricity future, and ensuring electricity system reliability,

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Bury said that raising staffing levels would cost the village at least $500,000 more per year.

“We fought that and we won. We held the line. I really want to have good relations

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services. Since April of 2015, when the station was opened, it has been staffed only 12 hours a day. The availability of having this station open 24 hours per day will result in response times being reduced by two minutes, which in an emergency, can be a window of time wide enough to save lives.”

In December, Tokar also stressed the importance of opening the second station, noting that is located in the residential center of the village. He pointed out that when the Lombard firehouse is not open, ambulances ACROSS

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Enrollment increased in the next five years as Montfort had its largest total with 266 students.

However, the enrollment has fallen dramatically since then and was last listed at 133.

The Family School Association at St. Louis de Montfort held a fundraiser for the school at an Oak Lawn pizza restaurant, a day before the closure of the school was announced.

Some of the parents who did not want to speak publically said they were startled by the news. Some of them mentioned that the school was in transition but were encouraged

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school.

“I thought I had everything,” Tillman said.

“I had a lot of friends, I had a girlfriend but then I failed a math class and I wasn’t able to run track. Failing that math class was probably the best thing that ever happened to me because I found fear in my failure. With the help of teachers, I got my grade back up.”

However, teachers weren’t the only motivation in Tillman’s life.

“I’m nothing without the values that have been instilled in me from my teachers, coaches, parents and grandparents,” he said. “So many people have helped me along the way, and they have all helped to build me into the man you see today. It all starts at home. Learn to love each other a little more at home. It will go a long way.”

“He (Tillman) can teach us all about lessons learned, from what his parents have instilled in him and what he has learned as a football player,” said Vicky Tanulanond-James, practice manager for Advocate Medical Group.

After high school, Tillman received a Division 1-A scholarship to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he continued

security, and resilience.

“This comprehensive report analyzes the challenges and opportunities in modernizing the nation’s electricity sector and updating it for the 21st century,” Rush said. “I will soon be introducing legislation to codify the QER and require DOE to systematically provide four-year reviews of the nation’s electric grid.

It is imperative that policymakers are pro-

vided guidance for protecting the nation’s electricity sector from cyber-attack, as well as recommendations and strategies for updating our infrastructure and incorporating new and innovative technologies into the grid.

“It is my hope that my bill, like the legislation that was introduced last session by Senator Coons of Delaware and Senator Alexander of Tennessee, will attract bipartisan support.”

with all our unions, but we couldn’t afford it,” she said.

The mayor asserted that the village paid firefighters $2.6 million in overtime last year, but “because our pension system is so broken, it is cheaper to do that than hire more firefighters.”

The arbitrator also ruled in favor of the village’s proposal that employees must live

in Illinois. The union had sought permission for members to live in Indiana.

Bury was happy about that, too.

“Employees will no longer be able to take their taxpayer dollars to live in Indiana,” she said. “Oak Lawn is a beautiful community, with fantastic schools, great shopping and excellent dining. We have so much to offer right here in town.”

have to come from the industrial park, where they could be blocked by trains, or neighboring communities such as Bridgeview, Oak Lawn and Alsip.

Sheets said that Tokar, along with the board of trustees, have provided the necessary funds to equip the fire department with state-of-the-art tools, training and technology. The fire chief told the board in December that keeping the station open 24/7 would not cost the village any additional money in salaries because the part-time firefighters are already on 24-hour shifts.

They currently split their time between the two firehouses.

Tokar pointed to the recent acquisition of

a new ambulance and quint fire apparatus, which encompasses five units in one. “By selling and consolidating outdated fire apparatus, we were able to save village taxpayers over $2 million in replacement fire apparatus costs,” he said.

“We are immensely appreciative of the continued support of all the firefighters within the department,” Fire Department Liaison Amanda Cardin said. “The opening of the Lombard station for 24 hour service is a great investment in our community, a landmark and presence that our firefighters are here to answer the call quickly when there’s an emergency. I couldn’t be happier.”

by new fundraising efforts and the addition of a new principal, Melissa Wilson, and a new pastor, the Rev. Stanley Stuglik.

St. Louis de Montfort drew students not only from Oak Lawn, but also from nearby Bridgeview and Burbank. The archdiocese was asked if the students who attended St. Louis de Montfort will be encouraged to attend St. Gerald School, 9320 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn, or St. Albert the Great School, 5535 S. State Road, Burbank.

“We are working with families to transition students to any of our Catholic schools,” said Anne Maselli, director of communications and marketing for the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools. “The archdiocese has a new resource in place, a Student Transition

Enrollment Manager, who will work oneon-one with families to find the right next school for them.”

Our Lady of Ridge School and church opened 62 years ago. The church was remodeled in the early 2000s. Figures for Our Lady of Ridge’s current enrollment were not available. The school in recent years had an enrollment of 196. The Chicago Ridge school also attracted students from nearby Worth.

Supporters of Our Lady of the Ridge plan to hold a series of fundraisers in an effort to reach the enrollment figures that the archdiocese requires for the school to remain open. Organizers and school officials have until the end of February to increase enrollment.

to play football and was able to graduate in three and a half years.

“I’m a guy who is all about goals,” Tillman said. “I believe in writing goals down and having a plan. I knew going into college I wanted to graduate in three and a half years.

I was taking 20 credit hours a semester 12 months a year all while playing football. No matter how difficult the class was, I always gave it my best effort.”

In 2003, he was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the NFL Draft.

“I love this city,” Tillman said. “It’s my home and I’m very proud of it.”

Tillman has been distinguished as one of the NFL’s most opportunistic defensive backs, intercepting 36 passes and forcing 42 fumbles.

Tillman was the 2013 NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year, a 2012 Salute to Service honoree, a 2009 Ed Block Courage Award recipient, and a three-time Brian Piccolo Award recipient. He also played for the Carolina Panthers in 2015 before retiring at the end of the season. He retired on July 18, 2016 after playing for 13 seasons in the NFL. His book features the defining childhood stories of a young, well-traveled youth who had to deal with racism, adapt to constant relocation, and endure the divorce of his parents. The book also discusses Tillman being

racially profiled and wrongly detained by police as a youngster.

The book is inspired by faith and family, Tillman said.

Tillman tackled another issue off of the field. In 2008, his second youngest daughter, Tiana, was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. She was in desperate need of a heart transplant at the age of only 3 months.

“I felt completely helpless as a man,” Tillman said. “When she received a heart, I was the happiest parent in the world, but in the back of my mind I knew there was a mother out there somewhere that had just lost their child. I didn’t know this woman, I didn’t know her family. She didn’t know us and she didn’t know my daughter, but she made a choice that saved my daughter’s life. It was both the happiest and saddest day of my life.”

During his football career, in 2005, Tillman and his wife Jackie established the Cornerstone Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and opportunities to children in need. The mission of the foundation is to help improve the lives of critically and chronically ill children throughout Chicago.

“The thing that I am the most proud of in my life is the giving and service that I am able to provide to others,” Tillman said.

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Don’t judge Oak Lawn on one week of crime

ak Lawn had a rough week in terms of crime last week.

Several incidents took place that have some residents concerned and those incidents were the topic of a long discussion during the village board meeting on Jan. 10.

Residents are wondering: Is this an aberration or a trend?

It is our opinion that Oak Lawn had an unusual week. If there is a reason for concern it is the increase in bank and store robberies. Oak Lawn police are searching for three offenders in an armed robbery of Sports Cutz hair salon at 8834 S. Cicero Ave. on Jan. 5. The FBI is investigating a robbery of a TCF Bank located in the Jewel grocery store at 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave., which also took place on Jan. 5. And there was another bank robbery on Friday, at Huntington Bank, 10240 S. Cicero Ave. Oak Lawn is a large community with many businesses, including many banking institutions. Perhaps more security is needed.

It should be pointed that during the past year Oak Lawn police made a lot of arrests of individuals attempting to break into homes and vehicles. Residents, community leaders and business owners can be of great help to the police. If you see something that appears suspicious, call the police. During a meeting hosted

by Oak Lawn Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th) last fall, police encouraged residents to call. The worst that can happen is that it is a false alarm. Police officials said they don’t mind being bothered — it’s part of their job.

Back to the reports of crime last week in Oak Lawn. On Jan. 9, two groups of men got into an argument in a Hooters restaurant at 9159 S. Cicero Ave. The argument continued outside with some of the men from one group firing gunshots at the other.

The other group retaliated by firing back. Fortunately, no one was hit by the gunfire. No injuries were reported.

The murder of Marianne Viverito, 55, the daughter of Stickney Township Supervisor and former state senator Lou Viverito, was a tragedy. She was killed at her residence on the 5100 block of West 105th Place in the early-morning hours of Jan. 10, in what appears to have been an isolated domestic incident, according to police.

Some speculated initially that there was some connection between the shooting death of a man found in a car in the Walgreens parking lot at 87th and Kedzie and the Sportz Cutz armed robbery that occurred 45 minutes later in Oak Lawn. But police have since said there is no connection.

In another recent incident, a man crossing the street at 95th and Cook Avenue in the village was hit by a driver going westbound along the curb. The pedestrian died from his injuries.

Oak Lawn trustees have expressed concern about the communication following some crimes. Vorderer commented at the Jan. 10 board meeting that he was not notified by phone about the shooting incident outside of Hooters through the Everbridge alert system operated by the police department. Hooters is located in Vorderer’s district.

Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) lives not far from where the TCF Bank robbery took place. He found out about the robbery through Facebook and wondered why he was not notified through Everbridge. Police Chief Michael Murray said the FBI handles bank robberies. The offenders quickly fled the scene and residents were not in danger, Murray said.

We must say that the police informed us quickly about the series of incidents that took place last week. This is a case where it is best to be informed even if we don’t like the news.

We know there are some people who are thinking that the board is in conjunction with the police and are holding something back. We don’t believe this is the case.

Yes, Oak Lawn had an unusual amount of crime in a short span. That would be of greater concern if a pattern develops.

And it would be a concern if word did not get out about the crimes. But the Oak Lawn police informed us and other media sources.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Families that raise children reap rewards

The Department of Agriculture claims the cost of raising a child from birth through age 17 is $233,610, or almost $14,000 annually.

As the father of seven children, let me say that this is nonsense.

Moreover, the Department of Agriculture fails to identify the multiple benefits of raising children, such as the physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional advantages. These benefits are not just unquantifiable, but inestimable. The value of raising, nurturing and training children far surpass the outlandish financial estimates of Washington D.C. bureaucrats.

With this seemingly exaggerated cost estimate, how do we expect to encourage married couples to return to the healthy birth rate of more than 2.1 in the United States? We’re shortsighted if we fail to see that the current U.S. trend is unsustainable and portends economic trouble, including lower living standards for most citizens. We simply have to look at Japan, Greece or Italy for a lesson in the detriment of low birth rates.

Federal officials are simply out-of-touch with Middle America.

Most of us don’t spend hundreds of dollars on a hammer and we spend far less than they estimate to raise a child each year. The government can learn something from working families.

— David E. Smith, executive director, Illinois Family Institute, Tinley Park

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Washington’s demeanor at the first inauguration set precedent for presidents In 1789, Federal Hall in New York City was the site of our nation’s first capitol and the inauguration of George Washington as the first president of the United States. The April 30 inaugural celebration of the first president by a frontier nation of three million citizens in 13 states was a joyful event. This was especially so for New Yorkers who witnessed the cheering throngs of people gathered for the official swearing in on a Bible, with Washington dressed in a brown broadcloth suit and breeches.

There was no elaborate pomp and circumstance that would follow future presidents. Inaugural observers report that people did not know how to react to their new president in 1789 with some of them singing songs like “God save the King,” which made Washington feel uneasy, “agitated and embarrassed.”

His Federal Union consisted of a standing army of only 900 soldiers and the federal employees numbered around 300 in the 13 states. Keeping the nation free from foreign dominance was always a part of his well-controlled fierce temperament.

People saw Washington as the right man for the difficult work ahead. He would become the “Father of his Country” and “First in War, First in Peace,”

leaving office greater than he found it for other succeeding presidents.

In his inaugural, Washington’s most famous lines were “the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered, perhaps, as deeply, as finally, staked on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people.”

People were deeply impressed by Washington’s inaugural address. After the speech, Washington and his congressmen made a seven-block walk to St. Paul Chapel for services there. This was unofficially the first inaugural parade.

Later in the evening, Washington dined with friends and watched a spectacular fireworks display. There was no inaugural ball that night but one was held several days later by the French minister to honor the new president.

Inaugural Day celebrations are truly meant to be celebrated by all who live in the United States. Watching an inaugural parade, one can see the diversity of the people who make up our great nation. It truly is a celebration of the people by the people who make up this diverse United States of America.

— Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

Crisis Center of South Suburbia will continue to aid families in 2017

Thousands of people choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, be it large or small, to improve the lives of others and positively change the world. In 2016, the Crisis Center of South Suburbia helped over 1,700 women and children find a safe place to call “home.”

Through our residential services, hospital advocacy program, counseling services and the teen dating violence prevention program, we were able to help and support our clients to a brighter future in 2017. Neat Repeats Resale in Orland Park and in Worth, with over 200 dedicated and passionate volunteers, have given over 40,000 hours to provide the funds to continue these much needed programs.

“The hours of service that our volunteers give are unprecedented. We could not continue to support the Crisis Center without these amazing volunteers who give their time and their talents and the much needed hope that our clients deserve,” according to Doreen Holford, operation manager for Neat Repeats Resale shops.

We are not alone in our commitment to the Crisis Center. This past year,

Great Lakes Charitable Foundation supplied us with a new 12-passenger van to transport our clients and their children.

The dining room for our clients makes them feel more at home. Tinley Park State Farm agent Mark Moylan raised over $3,000 at his annual triathlon, and The Tinley Park Garden Club has been tending the gardens for over 16 years. In partnership with the Tinley Park Library, we had amazing support from all the surrounding areas residents who provided school supplies to help CCSS students feel confident in going back to school this fall.

This past holiday season was made much brighter and more hopeful with all the wonderful gifts and toys for our families this winter. We are blessed that individuals, groups, churches, community members not only support CCSS but are changing lives with their acts of dedication and kindness. We might not be able to end domestic violence, but we can continue to give our clients and their children a safe place to heal, a place to dream, and a place to hope for a better 2017.

— Crisis Center of South Suburbia staff

Retiring state representative thanks constituents of the 27th District As many of you already know, I have retired as state representative of the 27th District as of Dec. 31, 2016. Words would never be enough to express how the valuable relationships that I have developed with many of my constituents helped to keep me in office for 29 years.

The voters, community organizations, church community and members of the clergy have given me the support I needed to succeed. Their work, their interests and the fact they came out to vote helped. The fact they volunteered and made many visits and made phone calls made a big impact. I thank them and stand in the highest esteem for each and every person.

There are many successes that I am especially proud of, including the passing of the Racial Profile Bill, co-sponsored with former state Sen. Barack Obama.

Another bill permitted students to wear uniforms in Illinois public schools. There were many pieces of legislation that

spearheaded funding for schools and universities. Commissions were formed for improvements in our communities.

I have great memories of my travels to South Africa with Gov. George Ryan, meeting and talking with President Nelson Mandela, and being a member of the Illinois General Assembly during the election of our first black president.

I will miss representing the fine districts of Chicago such as Beverly, Brainerd, Washington Heights, and suburban communities of Alsip, Blue Island, Calumet Park, Crestwood and Palos Heights.

As much as I enjoyed being an educator/administrator for so many years, I also loved working as a legislator. Both careers have given me an opportunity to serve. We have made a major contribution, and look forward to a new legislator ready to take on the 27th District.

— Former state Rep. Monique Davis (D-27th)

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’ve loved the Cubs all my life. When they went deep in the playoffs but came up short in 2015, that only made that love stronger.

But now that they have won the World Series, has success changed the Chicago Cubs? Many Cub insiders hate the phrase “lovable losers.” Now they have become the “complacent winners?”

I was fortunate to attend two Cubs Conventions — two years ago before the World Series win and this one this past weekend.

When they were struggling to win, the Cubs lineup was enthusiastic about their fans. My son and other kids didn’t have to work hard to get signatures. They got them not just from the “old timers” but from the team’s biggest stars.

Do you know how satisfying that is for a young kid?

This year, it was significantly different. The new Cubs stars were reluctant to sign autographs outside of the structured, controlled convention system. Fans could get autographs from the biggest players like Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Kyle Schwarber and all of the big-name players — if they were lucky enough to receive a special, limited “voucher.”

Let me explain how it all works. You purchase a convention pass and included is a pull tab that you open that either is a voucher or a $5 discount coupon on a $50 purchase.

The whole purpose of the convention is for players to sign autographs.

There are eight autograph sections, A through H, where you stand in line and the player gives you one autograph.

Two sections, A and B, are special and featured 17 big-name players. Only fans with the rare “vouchers” could enter those lines.

The voucher system is secretive and many attendees said they thought their distribution is “clouted” through friends, players, and season ticket,s with only a small percentage allotted to regular people, the unlucky majority.

Sections C through H featured 54 players, mostly “legends” from the past or new drafts. I’m not saying their autographs aren’t worth anything. I love Ryne Sandberg, Gary Matthews, Jose Rosario and Bob Howry. What I’m saying is there has been a noticeable difference at the convention from before the World Series and after.

Before the win, fans could get autographs from anyone during the session and even after. Big name team players signed as they walked around the convention. This year, though, they didn’t. Not Bryant. Not Rizzo. Not Schwarber. Not even manager Joe Maddon.

It was noticeable. And many fans were disappointed. I understand the economics of it all. Rizzo’s autograph went from $35 a ball to $375 a ball. Bryant’s is up from $75 to $450.

Is it about the money? I loved getting autographs from the legends like Randy Hundley, Ryne Sandberg, Jay Johnstone, Bobby Dernier, Bill Madlock, and Fergie Jenkins as they mingled among convention attendees. They signed for fans almost anytime and anywhere.

Many Cubs celebrities signed autographs during and after the sessions, too, such as the beloved Wayne Messmer, whose rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” moved fans to tears during the opening ceremonies.

Messmer was signing autographs almost the entire time as grateful fans thanked him and took pictures. So did WGN Sports anchor Dan Roan, between interviews. The fans, especially the kids, loved it.

I listened as Schwarber told reporters over and over again that he owed his success to the fans. It sounded good as he was on TV or on stage. For thousands of post-World Series fans though, his autograph was out of reach.

Some might say I’m being unfair. I get it. But in all honesty, the change was noticeable from before and after the World Series.

I know superstars like Bryant, who made $7.8 million the last two years, and Rizzo, who made $5 million last year, can’t sign every autograph.

But baseball is more than just beer, a hot dog, strikes and outs. It is about celebrity status. And it is about the kids.

Autographs are the lifeblood that keeps the diehard fan spirit alive, especially for the younger kids.

Sure, walk past me. No problem. But walk away from a young kid with the “don’t make eye-contact” attitude and just pretend they are not there?

I was disappointed. I expected more.

The Cubs were there for the media interviews, the stage light cheering. But, were they really there for the fans?

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

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Music with honors Six students at Stagg High School in Palos Hills were accepted to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association All-State Convention in Peoria.

Students who took part are (from left) Inga Hokens, violin; Demetra Alikakos, bassoon; Joshua Melocoton, Bb clarinet; Jason Kazin, tenor II; Samuel Thomason, bass I; and Eliza Gallermo, soprano II. Submitted photo

Plenty of time to make (and break) resolutions for 2017

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’ve been thinking a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Since we are well into the third week of 2017, you might say I’m a little behind on this, or perhaps, early for next year. I’ve noticed that a lot of folks claim they don’t make resolutions anymore. These might be the same people who have given up eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day. Personally, I feel that’s playing with fire.

I have, however, recently noticed new discussions on the whole idea of starting off the new year as if it were a clean slate.

Resolutions are now called anything from aspirations to intentions, but they mean the same thing. Whatever word we choose, people are focusing on making changes for the better. The new is old again.

Yes, the same people who touted the benefits of kale chips are now back to chocolate chips. Those who vowed never to have an iPhone are playing Rolling Sky in the grocery checkout line. The “new is old” is comforting and during these tumultuous times, we want hope and focus and success and above all, imaginary characters and games.

I’d like to help with some ideas for 2017.

I did a little research into top resolutions and the success/failure factors. These can make or break your decision, so you can read on or just make a big pan of brownies.

The top three resolutions for 2017 are lose weight/eat healthier, work on self-

improvement, and make better financial decisions. I think it’s pretty clear that if you have decided you need to work on any of these issues, then you just might have a long history of sitting on the couch in your pajamas in the middle of Janet the day, eating potato Boudreau chips and calling in orders to QVC. Let’s just change that in one swoop. It’s not a path to success.

First off, research shows we can better attain our goals with specifics such as aiming to eliminate sugar and fried foods for six weeks, or setting aside $20 a week for the next six months. Now that sounds better, but I tend to make periodic withdrawals from my savings account in proportion with deposits.

Before you start cleaning out the fridge, counting loose change, or signing up for hot yoga, here are some cold, hard facts that might make you rethink things. Research shows that 72.6 percent of Americans maintain their resolutions through the first week. Jump ahead to six months and we are down to 44.8 percent.

But let’s not be hasty in throwing in the towel. There are so many variables.

Your goals are your own and very per-

sonal. For some it may be as simple as cutting out the skydiving. For others, that means learning another language in spite of flunking English. Aiming for something personal is not only a challenge, it can open doors to new endeavors, like parasailing, knitting, growing beets or taking a vacation to Northeast India.

Eliminating bad behaviors is not only good on its own, it leaves time to try all of these new and crazy adventures. And then it’s almost a cumulative effect ... running a mile a day turns into training for a 10K. Many lose 115 pounds in 31 days, color their hair blonde, and open their own fitness center. True success stories.

I happily made my resolutions for 2017 after a lot of deep thought. I really do think of my health so I’ve vowed to stop drinking pickle juice from the jar. I have a huge fear of needles but I’ll consent to getting the flu shot every leap year.

And I’d really like to become a better person so I am no longer going to push my grocery cart into the back of the person lallygagging in front of me in stores.

Money issues are difficult. I guess you need to have money first and foremost.

But I’m not really worried. I have 349 days to think about it.

Janet Boudreau is a longtime resident of Evergreen Park. She is a writer, blogger and enthusiast of inappropriate behavior.

You can reach her at blndy9@yahoo.com

Disney on Ice trip is planned

The Chicago Ridge Park District is hosting a trip to see Disney on Ice on Saturday, Feb. 11.

Parents and kids can watch Dory along with Mickey, Minnie and other Disney characters.

The bus leaves the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge, at 5:15 p.m. for the show, which begins at 7 p.m.

The bus will return after the show.

The registration fee is $27 for residents and $37 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Trip to Auto Show

The Chicago Ridge Park District will host a trip to the Chicago Auto Show on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The bus will leave the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge, at 5:30 p.m. and is scheduled to return at 11 p.m. The registration fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Chicago History Museum trip

The Chicago Ridge Park District is hosting a trip for residents of all ages to see the Chicago History Museum on Saturday, Jan. 28.

The bus will leave the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge, at 9 a.m. and is scheduled to return about 4 p.m. The registration fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Daddy Daughter Date Night

A Daddy-Daughter Dance will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 at the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge.

Dads can make a date with their favorite little girl or girls. The big night will include prizes, dinner, entertainment, dancing and a lot of fun. The fee is $25 for the resident couple and $40 for the non-resident couple.

For each additional girl at the dance, the fee is an extra $8.

Tickets are available at Frontier Fieldhouse or the Freedom Activity Center. More information can be obtained by calling Dominic Mallo, (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK ‘The Big Broadcast’ will be staged at Community Center

The Candlelight Theatre production of “The Big Broadcast” will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Tickets are available at the Community Center. The one-night performance is a recreation of an old-time radio Big Band broadcast complete with vocals and radio comedy.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-3343.

OAK LAWN Family Game Night

Family Game Night will be held at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Guests can spend an evening of playing favorite board games and eating snacks. Visi-

tors can bring in some games and friends for a light-hearted evening to escape the winter blues. The church is handicapped accessible.

Guests should enter through the white door from the parking lot.

Oak Lawn film group to view and discuss ‘Slacker’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1991 film “Slacker” from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Oak Lawn Park District trip to ‘Saturday Night Fever Show’

The Oak Lawn Park District is headed to Drury Lane in Oakbrook on Thursday, March 2 for the “Saturday Night Fever Show.”

The bus will depart at 11 a.m. from the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Lawn, and is scheduled to return at 5 p.m. The fee is $80 for residents and $90 for non-residents. The show is recommended for ages 13 and over. Some of the material may be sensitive for younger viewers.

The production is based on the 1977 hit film. “Saturday Night Fever” follows Brooklyn teen Tony Manero in his attempt to escape his tribulations by spending weekends at the local discotheque Tony tries to win the admiration of the crowd and his heartthrob, Stephanie Mangano, with his dance moves.

The show features Bee Gees songs from the movie such as “Stayin’ Alive,” “More Than a Women,” and “Night Fever.”

Lunch will be choice of pecan crusted tilapia with creamy roasted garlic butter, or grilled boneless pork chop with apple sauerkraut, garden salad, dinner rolls, choice of nonalcoholic beverage, chef’s selection of potato, vegetable and dessert.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.

Winter Luau Open Skate to be held at Oak Lawn Ice Arena

The Winter Luau Open Skate event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. Family members can take part in the skating event. Treats, raffles and treat bags will be included in the festivities. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. For more information, call (708) 857-5173.

Fish Fry Fridays to begin at Stony Creek Restaurant

Fish Fry Fridays will be held beginning in January at the Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn.

Open seating is available from 3 to 8 p.m.

Jan. 20 through April 14. The all-you-caneat menu price includes fresh made creamy clam chowder or Stony Creek garden salad, warm diner rolls, homemade coleslaw, lightly seasoned and breaded fresh fruit, homemade hush puppies, baked potato or french fries.

Shrimp po’ boy is made to order for $6.95 a sandwich.

The cost is $12.95 for adults and $7.95 for children, ages 10 and under. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. A cash bar

The American Red Cross has a severe winter blood shortage and is issuing an emergency call for blood and platelet donors to make a donation appointment now and help save patient lives.

Hectic holiday schedules for many regular blood donors contributed to about 37,000 fewer donations in November and December than what was needed.

Snowstorms and severe weather have also impacted donations.

Nearly 100 blood drives were forced to cancel in December, resulting in more than 3,100 blood donations going uncollected.

“Blood and platelet donations are critically needed in the coming days so that patients can continue to receive the lifesaving treatments

they are counting on,” said Nick Gehrig, communications director, Red Cross Blood Services.

“We encourage donors to invite a family member or friend to donate with them to help meet patient needs. Right now, blood and platelet donations are being distributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in.”

How to help

Find a blood donation opportunity and schedule an appointment to donate by using the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling (800) 733-2767. The Red Cross is extending hours at many donation sites for more donors to give blood or platelets.

DEATH NOTICES

Darlene Glassner OTTUMWA-Darlene Mae Glassner, 92, of Worth, IL, formerly of Ottumwa, died at 12:06 a.m. January 13, 2017 at her home.

She was born June 9, 1924 in Ottumwa to Orville H. and Stella Mae Harris Howard. She married Adolph F. Glassner Jr. on December 12, 1946 and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1973.

A 1943 graduate of Ottumwa High School, Darlene earned a degree as an RN from St. Joseph School of Nursing. She worked for Illinois Central Railroad Hospital. She worked for 25 years for J.C. Penney’s, retiring July 15, 1989.

She was a member of Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church.

Surviving are her children, Craig (Cheryl Grosso) Glassner of Dumfries, VA and Celeste

(Tom) Cameron of Worth, IL; 3 grandchildren, Kristen (Paul) Karl and Kerin (Jeff) Kresha both of Bellevue, NE, Keith (Rosalind Bowers) Cameron of DeKalb, IL; 9 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Kaelin and Daniel Karl, Jacob, Samuel, Anna Kate, Cade and Ian Kresha.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother and sister-inlaw, Jack and Evelyn Howard.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursdayat Reece Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Shrimplin officiating. Burial will be in Shaul Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 11 a.m.

Wednesdaywith the family present from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Palos Hospice, 15295 E. 127th St., Lemont, IL 60439.

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is available. For more information, contact (708) 857-2433.

PALOS HILLS Skate Under the Stars at Glacier Park

Gary L. Vavrinkek, 64, a Palos Hills resident, died on Jan. 6.

Mr. Vavrinkek, a U.S. Navy veteran, was a retired medical field operating room technician.

Survivors include sisters, Gail Pearson and Marcella Johnson; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

Services were Friday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be offering their annual Skate Under the Stars event on Friday, Jan. 27 at Glacier Park, 101st Street and 73rd Avenue, Palos Hills.

The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. and end at 8:30 p.m. Residents can call ahead about ice conditions at (708) 430-4500.

Open gym for youngsters

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Center also offers an open gym for kids walking to 3 years old and their parents and caregivers from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The fee for residents is $2 per child or $3 per child for non-residents. The program begins Jan. 13 and continues through May 12. For further information, contact the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH Worth Park District to take part in youth basketball league

In cooperation with the Worth Park District, Palos Park and Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Departments, a youth basketball league for boys and girls in grades one through eight will be offered beginning Jan. 28 at the new Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St., Palos Heights.

An eight-game season will be held with all games played at the new Palos Heights Recreation Center. Fees vary according to grade.

For more information on the Youth Basketball Program and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Worth Real Estate Board to hold hearing

The Village of Worth Real Estate Development Board will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the Worth Village Hall, 7112 W. 111th St. A public hearing will be held to consider an ordinance approving a text amendment to Title 5, Chapter 6 of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to modify the village’s regulations concerning internal structure visibility in the B1 Restricted Retail Business Zoning District and the B2 General Business Zoning District.

Girls Night Out’ session

A “Girls Night Out” will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Women can attend this session and learn about jewelry making, makeovers and socializing with friends. A movie and snacks will also be provided. The registration fee is $8 for residents and $16 for non-residents.

More information can be obtained by calling Girls Night Out and other Worth Park District programs by calling (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

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Jersey Mike’s set to open in Oak Lawn

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outh suburban fans of Jersey Mike’s sub sandwiches won’t have as far to go to get their fill once the East Coast-based food chain opens this week in Oak Lawn. The next closest location had been in Palos Heights.

Owner Mac Shimmon will open his 13th Jersey Mike’s on Wednesday at 4807 W. 95th St. in a former physical therapy clinic.

Shimmon opened his first location in Orland Park in 2011 and now owns locations in New Lenox and Frankfort in Bob south suburbs. An Bong the additional location also is planned for the south suburbs.

He also owns Jersey Mike’s in Elk Grove Village, Gurnee, Schaumburg, Glenview, Niles, Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove.

As part of its opening celebration, Jersey Mike’s will distribute free sub cards with a $2 donation to either Park Lawn Services, Richards High School or Oak Lawn Community High School.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

For more information, call (708) 6718748.

The chain started as a mom-and-pop sandwich shop in 1956 in Pleasant Point, N.J., on the New Jersey shore.

Family Dollar coming to Oak Forest

Virginia-based Dollar Tree discount chain is now hiring for its new Family Dollar store under construction in Oak Forest.

The 8,300-square-foot store will be opening soon at 5400 W. 159th St. The store had an estimated construction cost of $1 million. Construction started last year.

Job applications are being taken at www.snagajob.com.

Dollar Tree recently opened a new 10,000-square-foot store on the former site of the VFW Post in Lansing. Everything in the store is priced at $1 or less.

The store at 2433 Ridge Road opened late last year. It had an estimated cost of $400,000.

That store is the chain’s second in Lansing and 30th in the south suburbs.

Store hours are from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday to Saturday and from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday.

The chain is based in Chesapeake, Va., and operates more than 13,900 stores

Family Dollar is now hiring for its new store in Oak Forest.

across 48 states and five Canadian provinces under the Dollar Tree, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree Canada.

Studio 63 open again in Summit

The new Studio 63 opened its doors Saturday night in Summit.

The new location at 6249 Archer Road is about a mile from the old longtime location on 63rd Street near Harlem Avenue.

That nightclub closed in December 2015 after a dispute with the landlord.

Owner Nick Guotos said the new Studio 63 is smaller than its predecessor but will have a seating area, a bar, a dance floor and five gaming machines.

Health center opens in Orland Park

Lyons-based Multicare Health and Wellness Center will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony next week for its new weight loss center in Orland Park.

The center at 62 Orland Square Drive will hold its grand opening from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24. For more information, call (708) 442-3050.

Multicare also operates weight-loss centers in Palos Heights, Darien, Skokie and Roselle.

Mattress Firm opens in Ford City

Mattress Firm has opened a new store at Ford City Mall at 7600 S. Cicero Ave. in Chicago.

The new store is located next door to Pearle Vision at the mall.

The store accepts donations for Mattress Firm Foster Kids.

Store hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.

Noodles & Co. partners with Heartland Blood

Fast-casual restaurant Noodles & Co. will give a $10 online coupon to anyone who gives blood to Heartland Blood Centers in January, which is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month.

This campaign is designed to encourage

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donations of blood and platelets during a traditionally difficult month for blood collections. To make your appointment, find a center or mobile location near you, call 1-800-786-4483, txt APPT to 444-999 or visit heartlandbc.org.

Heartland Donor Centers are located in Tinley Park, Aurora, Bloomingdale, Crystal Lake, DeKalb, Geneva, Highland, Ind., Joliet, Naperville, Westmont, Winfield and Yorkville.

Bank sponsors free business seminar

Town Center Bank in New Lenox and Frankfort wants to pick up where Small Business Developments centers in the south suburbs left off when they closed last year due to a lack of state funding.

“Small business is the driving force behind solid, lasting economic development and meaningful, well-paid job growth,” Dan Regan, president of Town Center Bank, said in a release. “Owners know their business and its products inside and out, but they may need assistance in growth. They have a vision for expansion, but often need guidance with implementation.”

Town Center Bank and Regan will try to provide that guidance to small business when they host “Build Your Business: What you must know to survive, thrive and ask for funding” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at Gatto’s Italian Restaurant, 1938 E. Lincoln Hwy. , in New Lenox.

Appetizers and select cocktails will be served.

The seminar is free, but seating is limited so reservations are required. Email to s.pirko@towncenterbank.com by Jan. 24 to reserve a place.

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

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

BEST OF THE WINE GUY

Exercise, eat right and drink wine for a more stress-free lifestyle How do you stay stress free? This is a very important because stress is known to reduce the body’s immunity to illness and can actually make one susceptible to killer diseases such as cancer.

Stress is like a hammer that continually pounds the body, mind and soul until they break.

One of the easiest things to do to ease stress is to simplify your life. Stop running around trying to accomplish so much.

Chances are the majority of things you are trying to accomplish are trivial, and your energy would be much better spent on the things that truly matter. This will give you time to read books or magazines, exercise or practice yoga, or pray or meditate – all of which can help reduce stress.

Reading can help educate you and take your mind off your worries. Exercise stimulates the production of the body’s own stress-relieving

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chemicals, and helps bring the body into balance. Prayer and meditation can help one channel the energies that when we are pulled in different directions, keeping us from fully realizing our potential as spiritual beings.

Another key to reducing stress is diet. A nutritionally deficient body and mind cannot function as they should. Hormones and enzymes are thrown out of balance, and we experi-

ence this as anxiety, nervousness, irritability and illnesses, both physical and mental. Learn about the benefits of plants and herbs such as oregano, cumin and cayenne. Fresh fruits and vegetables should make up the bulk of the diet.

If not, chances are you are often sick, stressed and fatigued. Cut sugar out of the diet and instead use honey, a natural food that is high in complex carbohydrates and has antibacterial properties. Drink fruit and vegetable juices instead of soda, which is essentially poison with which people slowly kill themselves.

Red wine also contains many beneficial chemicals, and the mildly intoxicating effects of the good alcohol in wine can help reduce stress relief.

The thing is, you can’t let wine be your only source of stress relief – they have a word for that. Wine is good for the heart and the digestive tract

– it actually helps tone the smooth muscles of the stomach and aids in the secretion of digestive enzymes. It can even treat, if not cure, many illnesses.

How can you argue against something that has been part of human culture for thousands of years, and which even the primitive physicians in the day of Hippocrates knew had medicinal qualities? It is truly one of God’s gifts to men.

Bottle of red, bottle of white? Why not drink both?

Make some kind of wine part of your daily diet.

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience.

Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Evergreen Park Szaflarski Elzbeita to Cody Maurine C, 9800 S Hamlin Ave, $315,000; Robe Inc to Serna Yadira, 2857 W 101st Pl, $168,000; Gloster Kenneth Ashley to Garcia Jason, 9725 S Millard Ave, $210,000; Renewd Homes Inc to Hicks Deanna, 2836 W 102nd St, $315,000.

Hickory Hills Pietka Sabina to Price Jeffrey M, 8960 85th Ave, $283,000; Karbarz Antoni to Diaz Jade N, 9149 S 88th Ct, $255,000; Manuzak James to Gloria Victor F, 9330 S 82nd Ct, $248,000; Truchan Marek J to Batko Damian, 9450 Greenbriar Rd, Unit #2C3, $80,000; Bienkowski Gabriela to Synowiecki Pawel, 9430 Greenbriar Rd, Unit #3B, $110,000.

Oak Lawn Rettig Elisabeth A Tr to Gomez Jose L Sr, 5129 105th St, $190,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Plata Euseblo P, 6255 W 93rd St, $252,500; Slota Jadwiga A to Kwarcinski Pawel, 9721 S Keeler Ave, Unit #7301, $70,000; Wren Walter C Tr to Pullos Demetrios, 10306 Linus Ln, $290,000; Lepore Michael Tr to Hughes Daniel, 4308 109th St, $220,000; Douville Dianne to Sexton Jonathan, 6649 W 88th St, $151,000; Stepien James R Tr to Abusharara Muin, 4825 109th St, Unit #6102, $55,000; Wimpenny Linnea G Tr to Silva Alicia, 10109 S Cicero Ave, Unit #10109205, $75,000; Nelson Richard A to Mack Ind II LLC, 4042 109th St, $90,500; Musa Osama to Cortes-Ruiz Isidro, 4925 W 91st St, $191,000; Zawslak Ryszard to AJFM Properties LLC, 10124 Pulaski Rd, Unit #101241, $440,000;

able withdrawal rate: n your life, you will Once you are retired, want to take many you will likely need journeys. Some are to start withdrawphysical — perhaps ing money from your you’ll finally visit 401(k), IRA and other the French Riviera or retirement accounts. It’s the Caribbean. Othessential that you don’t ers involve personal withdraw too much growth – one day, each year – obviously, you’ll finally become Scott don’t want to run fluent in that foreign Johnson you the risk of outliving language you’ve been your resources. That’s studying. why you need to establish an But of all the destinations annual withdrawal rate that’s you can identify, few will be appropriate for your situaas important as retirement tion, incorporating variables — specifically, a comfortable such as your age, the value of retirement. And that’s why your retirement accounts, your it’s so important to consider estimated lifestyle expenses, the “roadblocks” you might and so on. Calculating such a encounter on your road to withdrawal rate can be chalthe retirement lifestyle you’ve lenging, so you may want to envisioned. consult with a professional Here are five of the most financial advisor. common obstacles: • Taking Social Security • Insufficient investments: at the wrong time: You can Very few of us have ever start taking Social Security reported investing “too much” as early as age 62, but your for their retirement. But a checks will be bigger if you great many people regret that wait until your full retirement they saved and invested too little. Don’t make that mistake. age, which will probably be 66 Contribute as much as you can or 67, or when your payments “max out” at 70. You might afford to your 401(k) or other not be able to afford to wait employer-sponsored retirement until then, but by postponplan, and increase your contriing the date you begin taking butions whenever your salary withdrawals, you could help goes up. Even if you do participate in your retirement plan yourself considerably.

• Ignoring inflation: It’s at work, you may also still be been low in recent years, but eligible to fund an IRA, so inflation hasn’t disappeared, take advantage of that opporand it could rise at exactly tunity, too. And always look the wrong time – when you’re for other ways to cut expenses retired. That’s why you’ll want and direct this “found” money your portfolio to include some toward your retirement. investments with the potential • Underestimating your to outpace inflation, even durlongevity: You can’t predict ing your retirement years. how long you’ll live, but you By being aware of these can make some reasonable roadblocks, and taking steps to guesses – and you might be overcome them, you can help surprised at your prospects. smooth your journey toward According to the Social retirement – and once you get Security Administration, men there, you may enjoy it more. reaching age 65 today can expect to live, on average, Scott Johnson, CFP, is a until age 84.3, while women financial advisor with Edward turning age 65 today can Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos anticipate living, on average, Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward until age 86.6. That’s a lot Jones does not provide legal of years – and you’ll need to advice. This article was writplan for them when you create long-term saving, investing and ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones spending strategies. financial advisor.

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Advocate physicians receive magazine honors as Chicago’s top cancer doctors Chicago Magazine has named eight Advocate Christ Medical Center physicians among Chicago’s top cancer doctors.

The list, featured in the magazine’s January 2017 edition, recognizes exceptional physicians across the Chicago area who have been nominated by their peers.

While the physicians are listed in the magazine under only one hospital provider, many physicians are on staff at multiple Chicago area hospitals.

The honored physicians on staff at Advocate Christ Medical Center are Barbara L. Krueger,

SW Suburban Widows/Widowers set meeting

The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Social Club will meet from 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park.

Beverages and snack are provided at the monthly meetings.

Entertainment will be provided at most meetings. The club offers support to the widowed of

Neary John C to Jaber Wael, 4735 W 105th Pl, Unit #302, $93,000; Uribe Mario to Goo Jose L, 4928 Paxton Rd, $207,500; Hoagland Mark C Sr Tr to Salah Jamal, 6257 W 87th St, $95,000; Weighill Renee Tr to Arellano Veronica, 5840 104th St, Unit #101, $85,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Wheaton John R, 6223 W 94th St, Unit #62231NW, $131,000; Kovac Dawn S to Hogan Michael F Jr, 9614 Cook Ave, $370,000; Vextron Inc to Properties by AAA LLC, 9701 Karlov Ave, $550,000; Ulanski Michelle to Winters Karen Patricia, 10002 Pulaski Rd, Unit #207, $71,500; Schutzenhofer Robert Edward to Sanchez Maria G, 10049 Marion Ave, $121,000; Sydanmaa Martha J Tr to Serrano Christina, 10541 S Kolin Ave, $215,000; Tierney Eamon R Tr to Zorab Ashmahan, 10311 Austin Ave, Unit #2, $69,000; Giertuga Ruth E to Livingston Clifton K, 10120 S Kenton Ave, $167,500; First Midwest Bk to Gildon Denise, 7100 W 95th St, Unit #206, $83,000; Aboor Kareem to Abobakr Nasir M, 10432 Mason Ave, $345,000; Kargol Loretta P Tr to Patzelt Mark J, 10617 S Kildare Ave, $211,500.

30-year fi ed

Palos Hills JPMorgan Chase Bk to Zahradnicek Malgorzata, 10414 S 84th Ave, $186,500; Meahl Rita Jean Tr Trust # RRM 1 to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 8330 W 107th St, $200,000; Konstantopoulos Ronald R to Mizzillo Judy A, 8244 W 103rd St, $260,000; Musa Holdings Grp LLC to Amra Nora, 6 W Stonebridge Ct, Unit #13A, $160,000; Jukic Helen to Noyola Ruben Sr, 8005 W 100th St, $213,000.

Worth Zipper Radoslaw to Mietus Barbara, 7020 W 114th St, $138,000; Bujak Walter to Pondelicek Joseph, 10947 S Nagle Ave, $187,000; Andrews James S to Pietura Stanislaw, 7321 W 108th Pl, $210,000; Zechel Peggy A Tr to Garner Lisa R, 10936 S Normandy Ave, $174,000; Ringer Daniel to Ramirez Juan A Jr, 10821 S Plahm Ct, $175,000.

breast cancer and surgery; Jayant Ginde, MD, radiation oncology; and James Harrington, MD, Jayanthi Ramadurai, MD, Sybramanya Rao, MD, Gary Steinecker, MD, Warren Wong, MD, and Christopher H. Wigfield, MD, medical oncology and thoracic and cardiac surgery.

“The large number of physicians on our medical staff who made this elite list is a testament to the quality of care our Cancer Institute physicians provide each and every day,” said Kenneth W. Lukhard, president of Advocate Christ Medical Center.

all faiths and ages.

Activities include organized restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater outings, monthly games, discussion and interaction meetings. Newcomers get acquainted meetings will also be held.

More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura at (630) 728-9368, or Bill Dolehide at (708) 342-6820.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of January 17) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.125

APR 4.160

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.250

3.305

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.125

4.170

0

RATES 4.060

APR 4.081

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.411

0

10-year fi ed

3.250

3.303

0

United Trust Bank (as of January 17)

Prospect Federal (as of January 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.125

APR 4.171

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.875

3.938

.25

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.438

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

The Reporter

Thursday, January 19, 2017

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MVCC board member receives Senior Citizen of Year Award

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John Coleman (third from left), vice chairman of Moraine Valley’s Community College’s board of trustees, received the Senior Citizen of the Year Award during a breakfast ceremony held last month. On hand for the presentation to Coleman were (from left) Joseph Murphy, chairman of Moraine’s board of trustees; Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), the sponsor of the Senior Citizen of the Year Awards; and Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, the Moraine Valley president.

Moraine Valley Community College board of trustee vice chairman John Coleman received a Senior Citizen of the Year Award from Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) at a breakfast award ceremony last month.

He was one of 10 senior citizens from the Third District receive this honor.

Coleman has been a member of the Moraine Valley board of trustees since 2011 and has served as the vice chairman for the 2016-17 academic year. In this role, he is the college’s representative to the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. He also sits on the college’s Foundation board of directors.

“To say John is involved and civic-minded is an understatement,” said Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Moraine Valley president. “He is a businessman, role model, volunteer, board member, husband, and father, among many other things, and he does it all with a positive attitude and driving commitment to improving other

people’s lives. He can be depended on to be present when tough decisions need to be made and when it’s time to celebrate students or employees.”

Outside of Moraine Valley, Coleman is the secretary on the board of directors for the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired. And, for the last 35 years, Coleman has been an active member of the Burbank Lions Club, where he has served in many capacities on the local, region and state levels, including club president, district governor, MD-1 council secretary, and state membership chairman.

Coleman is a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. He has received 27 MD-1 District Appreciation Awards, the Ted Watts Extension Award, the Lions of Illinois Train the Trainer Award, and four Lions of Illinois Membership Chairman Awards.

“John brings a level head, a wealth of knowledge and experience, and a big heart to everything he does,” Jenkins said. “Our communities are only as great as the people who live in them, and John leads the way.”

In 2003, Coleman received the Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush and again from President Barack Obama in 2008. He also was presented with the Service to Mankind Award by the Southwest Sertoma Association in 2008.

Coleman is owner of a commercial and industrial HVAC service business, which he operates with four of his sons. He is married to his wife, Pat, for 59 years. Together, they have five sons and four grandchildren. He is listed in the National Register’s “Who’s Who” of Executives and Professionals and is a retired member of the Illinois State Police Auxiliary District 4, where he served as a public information officer.

Park Lawn to hold seventh annual ‘A Rhapsody in Blue’ auction and dinner on Feb. 17

The seventh annual “A Rhapsody in Blue” signature auction will present the “Shamrock Gala: At the End of the Rainbow” from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at the Double Tree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip.

Sports public address announcer and Channel 11 TV host Gene Honda and WBBM/WSCOR traffic reporter Bonnie Greene will be the master of ceremonies. During cocktail hour, guests will be treated to Irish music by Chicagoland Bagpipers and Irish folk singers Kathy Keane, Jimmy Moore and John Williams. An open bar and dinner with an Irish flair will be provided.

After dinner, entertainment

will be provided by the LawnCassidy School of Dance. Live music will be provided by the Sundance Band.

Each year at the event Park Lawn honors longtime supporters with the Blue Sapphire Award.

This year’s award will be given to Roy Erikson for his commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The live auction will include sports items and tickets, trips and unique experiences. The event features a trip raffle for two to either Hawaii or Ireland. Winners can choose their destination. The trip is also transferable to a destination of choice valued up to $4,600.

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

QUICKEN LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICIA A. CLAUSSEN-MULLIGAN, INDIVIDUALLY, PATRICIA A. CLAUSSEN-MULLIGAN AS TRUSTEE OF THE PATRICIA A. CLAUSSEN TRUST DATED NOVEMBER 14, 1996 Defendants

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JAMES W. COZZIE A/K/A JAMES COZZIE, CATHERINE M. COZZIE A/K/A CATHERINE COZZIE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., LHR INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO CORUS BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

16 CH 37561 8021 W. 91ST STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN MOWATT’S HIGHLAND MEADOW SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 10 ACRES (EXCEPT THE NORTH 16 1/2 FEET) OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8021 W. 91ST STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-422-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $150,981.99.

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

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-37561.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C16-37561 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 16 CH 37561 TJSC#: 36-12215 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

14 CH 15018 8852 W. 99TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 17, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 50 IN FRANK DE LUGACH’S RUTH ACRES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8852 W. 99TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-205-024-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $285,573.71.

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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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.

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 15018 TJSC#: 36-13388 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Tickets for the trip raffle are $100 and only 400 will be sold.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Park Lawn’s mission to

provide services that promote independence, choice, and access to community living for individuals with intellectual and developmen-

tal disabilities. Tickets are $125 per person, $225 per couple, and $1,000 for a table of 10. Cocktail attire is required.

To purchase tickets for the event or trip raffle, contact Laurie Leiser, (708) 425-6867, lleiser@parklawn. com, or visit www.parklawn.com.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Drop-in craft sessions

The drop-in crafts session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 19) at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. The session is for children from the first grade through fifth grade.

They can also stop by the library and enjoy a different craft each week through March 30. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Kids make emoji pillows

Emoji pillows sessions will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 14 through April 11 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Children ages 5 to 12 can come to the library and sew a two-sided emoji pillow. One side will be a smiley and the other will be heart eyes. All the supplies will be provided to make this a fun session for kids. The program is limited to 10 participants.

Kids who take part are expected to attend all four sessions. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Human tic-tac-toe

Human tic-tac-toe will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

The program is for children from grades six through 12. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

LEGAL NOTICE F16110279 NSTR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Nationstar Mortgage LLC Plaintiff, vs.

James R. Magnuson aka James Magnuson, Individually and as Trustee of the James R. Magnuson Revocable Trust dated March 28, 2007; Unknown Beneficiaries under the James R. Magnuson Revocable Trust dated March 28, 2007; TCF National Bank; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 16 CH 16335 10037 Alice Court Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 Walker Calendar 57 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Beneficiaries under the James R. Magnuson Revocable Trust dated March 28, 2007, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 53 IN SECOND ADDITION TO C.A. PERSON’S SUBDIVISION, BEING A PART OF THE EAST THREE QUARTERS OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-09-320-035-0000 Said property is commonly known as 10037 Alice Court, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by James R. Magnuson, as Trustee of the James R. Magnuson Revocable Trust dated March 28, 2007 and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0722856153 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before FEBRUARY 13, 2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

Jumbo Connect tourney

The Jumbo Connect Tournament will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at the Chicago Ridge Library. The program is for children from grades six through 12. Friends can join to take part in the tournament in an effort to become champion.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Kids can make bead crafts at library

Children in grades six through 12 can take part in a program where they can make various designs from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can use beads and an iron to create a melted design. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

OAK LAWN Drawing classes for kids

Drawing classes for children will be held this month at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The drawing classes will be conducted by art teacher Christine Thornton. “Let’s Draw Robots” will be held for ages 5 to 7. This is a step-by-step process for participants to invent their own collage robot with room for creativity from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 21.

“How to Draw Minecraft Characters,” for ages 6 to 9, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., while ages 10 to 14 will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Registration has begun for both programs.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Children can read and win prizes

“Once Upon a Snowy Day” will be presented on Tuesdays through Jan. 31 through the Youth Services Reading Program at the Oak Lawn Library.

The program is open to babies, toddlers and children up to age 14, along with adult guardians.

Depending on the ages of the children, they can read books, attend programs and complete activities to fill in the bingo squares and win prizes.

Adults and participants can drop by the Youth Services Department to pick up a bingo card or to receive some personalized reading recommendations. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

that will track the progress of the drive. All donated items will be delivered to local pantries in February. Over the past two years, nearly 1,000 donated items have been distributed to three local food pantries. For more information about this, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Enjoy chocolate, cheese and champagne

Guests can take part in eating favorite foods and trying assorted drinks at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, in an event sponsored through the Oak Lawn Library.

Visitors will have an opportunity to taste chocolate, cheese and champagne. Different kinds of champagne will be paired with specialty cheeses and chocolates (milk, dark or white). Register at the Adult Services Desk at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21.

The registration fee is $10 in cash only. Space is limited. A person can also register one guest.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Conversation circle will be provided for new English speakers

A conservation circle for new English speakers will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 24 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Participants and trained volunteers will work together in large and small groups. The winterspring session will be held in the Quiet Study Room on the second floor. Beginning, intermediate and advanced English learners are welcome (students must have some English training).

The fall 2017 session will start up again in September. More information will be provided in upcoming newsletters. More information can be obtained by calling Mary Williams, the head of the adult and young adult services department, at (708) 422-4990, or visit www.olpl.org.

Accepting reading material donations

The third annual Souper Bowl Food Drive will be held up until the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Oak Lawn Library.

The library staff and volunteers will team up to stop hunger and help local pantries stock their shelves after the holidays. Residents are welcome to join in with the goal of collecting at least 500 donated items.

A bin will be placed in the library lobby near a large poster

Patrons can donate “gentlyused” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Outgoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Library.

Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books.

The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Service desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation.

The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides a variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their

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College Prep Planning sessions offered for teens, parents

College prep planning for high school students getting ready for college is being offered at the Oak Lawn Library.

The Facts on FAFSA will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the library. Gerald Knight, CPA, MBA and MSA of Tax Busters, will show visitors how to estimate expected parent contribution before submitting a FAFSA application and review the best practices for eligibility.

Financial Aid 101 will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the library. Representatives from C2 Education will lead a workshop on financial aid and guide guests through the process.

The program is open to teens from freshman through senior year.

The Practice SAT Test will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturdays, Jan 28 and Feb. 25, at the library. A C2 Education representative will hold a practice SAT test and host free consultations to discuss results with students and their families. The test is open to all students. Advance registration is required because space is limited.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Exhibit recalls Blizzard of 1967

An exhibit called “A Blanket of White: The Blizzard of 1967” opens on Thursday, Jan. 26 in the Local History Room of the Oak Lawn Library. The storm that covered Chicago and the suburbs with 23 inches of snow in 1967 will be remembered with over 20 images and several artifacts at the exhibit.

The 1967 snowstorm shut down numerous schools and businesses while also stranding thousands of commuters. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

All-grain brewing session

Award-winning home brewer Scott Pointon returns for an indepth look at advanced brewing techniques, such as “all grain” brewing, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Oak Lawn Library.

All-grain brewing uses only raw malted grains instead of malt extract. All-grain brewing allows the home brewer to control every aspect of the beer making process. Pretzels, beer samples, and a take-home tasting glass will be provided. The program is for adults ages 21 and over to sample.

Registration ends Wednesday, Jan. 25. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Open mic readings for poets, short stories

Local writers are invited to share their original poetry and short stories at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Oak Lawn Library.

A five-minute time limit will be imposed for each reader. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Dancing Dino Party to be held at library

The Dancing Dino Party for all ages will be held at 2 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests can boogie with Oak Lawn Library T-Rex. Along with dancing, guests will play games and make crafts. Registration is not required. Guests are also encouraged to bring their camera. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, January 19, 2017

New Queen of Peace principal confident about school’s future

By Dermot Connolly Queen of Peace High School in Burbank started the spring semester with the appointment of a new principal, but her familiarity with the Catholic girls school has made for a smooth transition.

Catherine Klod has been on the Queen of Peace faculty for 10 years, including the last four years as head of the English department. She officially became principal on Jan. 4, but plans to continue teaching honors and Advanced Placement English classes as well.

Klod succeeds Hedi Belkaoui, the first man to ever serve as principal of the school when he got the job in April 2015.

He left to become regional director of schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago.

“First of all, I am honored to have been offered the opportunity to lead Queen of Peace. I am excited to work with teachers more closely, mentoring and supporting our amazing faculty; I feel have a strong rapport with both our current students and our alumnae and I hope to use that to help Queen of Peace continue to grow,” said the new principal, responding to written questions due to

a bout with laryngytis.

During her decade of teaching honors and Advanced Placement English classes at Queen of Peace, she has been coordinator of the Veritas retreats for juniors and seniors, senior class moderator, director of the Peace Dance Company, and coach of the competitive dance team.

“Ms. Klod is the essence of Queen of Peace. She is a competent, confident and courageous woman who cares deeply about the students, faculty and staff at Peace. She is a strategic thinker who brings a tremendous amount of enthusiasm to her new role,” said Queen of Peace President Anne O’Malley in a statement.

Klod said she will continue teaching English classes in addition to her duties as principal. Assisting her will be Laura Storino, a 1996 Queen of Peace alumna who has been on the faculty for nine years, including the last two as the Dean of Academics.

A native of North Riverside who now lives on the Southwest Side of Chicago, Klod taught at her alma mater, Nazareth Academy, for seven years before arriving at Queen of Peace. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Loras College and

a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University.

“Queen of Peace faces the same challenges that many other Catholic schools face, which is the desire to provide a quality education to any and Klod all students even though many of our prospective families don’t have the financial resources to make Catholic education a reality.

On the school’s end we are constantly working with foundations and donors to help support the needs of our students,” said the new principal.

Klod acknowledged that as with many Catholic schools in the area, Queen of Peace has struggled with enrollment numbers.

“We currently have about 300 students,” she said. “Our Admissions and Recruitment team is amazing; they work tirelessly and their efforts have proven

effective as the Class of 2020 proved to be the largest freshman class in the last five years.”

She is confident in Queen of Peace’s ability to compete with larger Catholic schools in the area, including girls schools such as Mother McAuley, and Marist, which is co-ed.

“We may be smaller, but we are fierce.

We have a tremendous community atmosphere that is both diverse and supportive.

We have had great successes with our sports teams, our curriculum continues to grow, especially with the introduction of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), and the students have so many opportunities to be involved in our numerous clubs and activities.

“We introduced the STEM curriculum three years ago, by offering two courses, and as student interest grows we continue to see growth in our STEM curriculum.

We offer several rigorous engineering courses (civil and architectural engineering, principles of engineering, and engineering design) and biomedical sciences courses.

Successful completion of these courses and their assessments earns our students college credit at the University of Iowa,

Shepard students help provide ‘Suits for Soldiers’ When military service members leave for civilian life, they need to find jobs. And Shepard High School in Palos Heights joined the national campaign “Suits for Soldiers” to help.

In fact, so many Shepard staff members donated men’s and women’s business suits, skirts, dresses, and other separates that Sean Murphy couldn’t squeeze them all into one photo.

“Unfortunately we can’t get all of the items into one picture,” said Murphy, whose Farmers Insurance office is on Harlem Avenue in Worth. Family Insurance sponsored the event.

This was the first year the Worth office for Farmers Insurance participated in this effort, which provides new and gentlyused clothing for former military service members. Farmers organized the campaign to provide formal wear for job interviews.

one of the top 75 engineering schools in the nation.” she explained.

Queen of Peace, at 7659 S. Linder Ave., is located beside St. Laurence High School, at 5556 W. 77th St. But she said there is no talk of the two schools combining to become co-ed, like Marist, as some outside observers have suggested they should.

“Currently, we share our band and student transportation. In the past we have partnered together on different initiatives and curricula so when there is a need we are certainly happy to share resources. At this time we are committed to remaining a single-gender community as is St. Laurence,” she said.

She downplayed the difficulty of making a job change mid-year.

“It can be difficult to make a change at any time during the year but change brings opportunity and I am excited for the many opportunities that lie ahead in the upcoming semester,” said Klod. “Hedi did a great job in his time here at Queen of Peace. He was a great motivator and worked to increase the rigor and test scores. So, of course, I look forward to building on that momentum.”

Magazine ranks SXU’s School of Nursing No. 1 in online programs

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Shepard High School Assistant Principal Curry Gallagher (left) appears with Farmers Insurance agent Sean Murphy along with some of the items collected in the Suits for Soldiers campaign.

“Thank you for all of your help with this campaign,” Murphy wrote to Assistant Principal

Curry Gallagher. “Your efforts were above and beyond our expectations. I think we can all take

pride in knowing that we have helped so many individuals who are in need,” he said.

Two SXU students are selected as Cuneo Scholars

The silk screen printing works of Kyle Baker, including the above “Steepwater Band at Schubas Tavern,” are on exhibit through Feb. 7 at the art gallery at St. Xavier University in Chicago.

‘Silkscreen Gig Posters’ on display at SXU gallery The silk screen printing work of Kyle Baker is the first exhibit installment of the spring semester at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.

The exhibition is entitled, “Silkscreen Gig Posters,” which will run to Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the SXU Art Gallery.

Baker is a graphic and web designer who owns Baker Prints, a Chicago-based commercial art and design business. He is an accredited professional of the American Poster Institute (API) and an officer of the Chicago Printers Guild (CPG). Baker attended Bradley University on a full academic scholarship.

SXU’s Art Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

St. Xavier University students Ashley Galassini and Peter Para have been selected as Cuneo Scholars for 2016-17.

The students will receive a scholarship of $25,000 for the academic year, funded by a grant from the Cuneo Foundation.

Galassini is a freshman nursing major.

Her dream is to become a nurse at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Currently, she is busy with her studies and has a part-time job in food service.

She volunteers for various organizations including the Convoy of Hope. She also coaches special needs baseball teams in the summer and fall. She is active in her parish, St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr in Tinley Park.

Para is a junior accounting major in SXU’s Graham School of Management. In high school, he was active in the youth group at Our Lady Mother of the Church Polish Mission in Willow Springs. Currently, he is a member of the GSM Student Advisory Board and SXU Credit Union. He is also the president of the SXU’s Environmental Concerns Organization.

When he is not studying or participating with groups on campus, Para has an internship in tax preparation with Central Business Services in Chicago. He is a return recipient as a Cuneo Scholar.

Galassini and Para were nominated for the Cuneo scholarship by SXU’s former president Christine M. Wiseman, J.D. In

able achievement and honor, which demonstrate talented faculty modeling and best practices in online education. SXU continues its commitment to excellence in nursing education and to our core values of respect, excellence, compassion, service, hospitality, integrity and learning for life,” said School of Nursing Dean Gloria Jacobson, R.N., Ph.D. SXU’s School of Nursing is one of only 44 nursing programs across the country that are designated a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing.

More information about SXU’s Online Programs is available at www.sxu.edu. For more information about SXU’s School of Nursing, visit www.sxu.edu, or contact (773) 298-3701.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Chicago Ridge resident earns chiropractic degree

Brittany Hennigan, a Chicago Ridge resident, received a doctor of chiropractic degree from the National University of Healthy Sciences in Lombard last month.

“We are very proud of Brittany Hennigan, as National University’s doctor of chiropractic degree program is one of the most demanding of its kind,” said Joseph Stiel, president of National University.

Hennigan began working as an associate doctor at Fefles Family Chiropractic in Worth on Monday. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 671-1444.

Hickory Hills resident selected to dean’s list

A local student has been named to the 2016 fall semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College in DePere, Wis. Fiona Hehir, a Hickory Hills resident, has been selected to the dean’s list.

Oak Lawn resident is awarded massage therapy certification

Oak Lawn resident Cari Razniewski received a massage therapy certification from National University of Health Sciences in Lombard in December.

Oak Lawn residents on dean’s list at Loras

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St. Xavier University students Ashley Galassini and Peter Para have been selected as Cuneo Scholars for 2016-17.

her nomination, she noted that both of these individuals embody the Cuneo Foundation’s interest in supporting students demonstrating high academic potential, active involvement in co-curricular activities, financial need, a passion for service, and a desire to help create a more just society.

Chicago Christian students recognized as state scholars Nine students from the graduating class of 2017 at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights have been recognized as Illinois State Scholars.

Chicago Christian students who are Illinois State Scholars are Lauren Jelderks, a Palos Heights resident; Abigail Haan, Palos Heights; Shannon Kuiper, Ben Friessen, Orland Park; Pete Vos, Orland Park; Kimberly Bolhuis, Oak Lawn; Alexis VanRyan, Cyril Nikolovski and Jacob Bulthuis.

Illinois State Scholars represent about the top 10 percent of high school seniors from 765 high schools across the state.

St. Xavier University’s School of Nursing recently earned the No. 1 ranking by U.S. News & World Report’s 2017 “Best Online Graduate Nursing Programs.”

The university’s School of Nursing has ranked in the top three online graduate nursing programs for consecutive years.

This is the second time the program has been ranked No.1 in those four years.

The rankings measured a variety of factors, including program reputation, faculty credentials, student engagement, admissions selectivity, peer reputation, as well as student services and technology.

St. Xavier University School of Nursing scored 100 points in these categories, surpassing 143 programs surveyed.

“These rankings are a remark-

Two local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the 2016 fall semester at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Oak Lawn residents William Barry and Daniel Krasich earned a 3.5 grade-point average and carried a minimum of 12 credit hours at Loras during the fall semester.

Alford Scholarship to be presented to Prairie Junior High graduate The 32nd annual Clark Alford Scholarship award of $750 will be awarded this spring to a 2013 Prairie Junior High graduate of School District 126 for college, university or trade school use.

The major criteria are considerable voluntary service.

Applications are available at the District 126 Administrative Office, 11900 S. Kostner Ave, Alsip. Or most local high school scholarship offices and in the virtual backpack on the District 126 website at www.dist.126.org.

The deadline for applications is March 31. More information on the Alford Scholarship can be obtained by calling (708) 389-

1900.

The Clark Alford Scholarship was established from the Clark Alford Memorial Fund. Alford served from 1965 to 1983 as a school board member in District 126 and the Alsip Hazelgreen and Oak Lawn elementary schools. He also volunteered at Palos Methodist Church.

When Alford died in 1984, a memorial fund was created in his name. A one-year scholarship award annually goes to a former Prairie Junior High School graduate who is now a high school senior who exemplified through action and deeds a commitment to volunteer service.

St. Germaine to hold open house

‘Outsiders Day’

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Eighth-grade students at Worth Junior High School participated in “Outsiders Day” as a culminating activity for the reading of the novel, “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton. Students and staff chose to dress as a “Greaser” or “Social” (Soc), two different groups from the novel. Outsiders Day was an opportunity to bring the novel to life for the students, and the knowledge they gained about the characters and the era through reading. Taking part in the event were Worth Junior High eighth-graders (from left) Mina Isbeih, Gianna Vancura, Avalyn Krastin, Justyna Staszel, Wiktoria Barnas and Angela Castanon.

An open house will be held for families who are considering sending their children to St. Germaine School, 9735 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn, from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Jan. 29.

Guests can tour St. Germaine and meet the teachers and staff.

Registration for the 2017-18 school year will be accepted in the school office during the open house. Early enrollment, especially for preschool, is en-

couraged.

The open house follows a 9 a.m. Mass in the church to mark the start of Catholic Schools Week. The theme for CSW is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.”

More information can be obtained by calling the school office, (708) 425-6063, or stgermaineschool@comcast.net. Residents can also visit the website at www.stgermaineschool.com.

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BROTHER RICE 73, MARIST 65 (OT)

Crusaders fill in the blank in a big way

‘Signature win’ leaves RedHawks with initial loss

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Before Tuesday’s visit from neighborhood rival Marist, Brother Rice coach Bobby Frasor said his team was in need of a “signature win.”

So among his three keys for the game with the previously unbeaten RedHawks — after “box out” and “compete” — was a blank line.

“I told them, we beat Marist, we come back in here and sign the board,” Frasor said.

Photo by Jeff Vorva After a 73-65, A dejected Marist’s Justin Brown was overtime win be- a force in the RedHawks’ OT loss to fore a packed house Brother Rice as he scored 21 points and at Brother Rice, the hauled down 19 rebounds.

Crusaders signed their declaration of relevance.

“We got that signature win,” Frasor said. “I kind of feel like it’s a statement that Brother Rice is back.”

If so, the Crusaders (16-3) got back on the backs of Mike Shepski and Josh Niego, who combined for 55 points. Four days after scoring 22 points in a 65-45 win Friday over Mount Carmel, Shepski had 29 and hit 6-of-8 3-point atPhoto by Jeff Vorva tempts on the way to breaking Sean O’Reilly’s career mark Brother Rice’s Mike Shepski shoots what turns out to be the game-tying basket to send Tuesday’s game into overtime, and the Crusaders won, 73-65. at Rice.

Shepski, who now has 197 3-pointers to O’Reilly’s 195, broke the mark as Brother Rice scrambled back from five points down in the final 40 seconds of regulation. At that juncture, he hit a 24-footer from the wing, and with five If that enough isn’t enough of a storyline, You might have a couple he Brother Rice-Marist boys basketball seconds remaining he banked in an off-balance leaner after Benet has a kid named Jack Nolan, who last of dogs. You might have a game is usually one of the most intense faking one defender off his feet to force overtime.

Friday scored 35 points — 25 in the fourth couple of good games. and exciting events of the season, Shepski calls those not-quite-textbook efforts “Dirk-like But this? I don’t know if quarter!!! — in a 76-73 loss to St. Patrick. whether the game lives up to the hype or not. shots,” after inventive NBA big man Dirk Nowitzki.

He is the nephew of Marist coach Gene I could hype this twinbill The two teams battled in front of a loud “I try to be diverse in my shots,” he said. “But I wasn’t enough. All four teams are Nolan. crowd at Brother Rice on Tuesday night, and thinking about me being the guy to break the record, to Fun stuff? You bet. you would be hard-pressed to find a more great and, while it’s just make the big shots.

On the girls side, Benet is the two-time one game in the middle of exciting atmosphere in games involving area “Guys like Josh (Boulanger) and (Brendan Coghlan) a regular season, there are defending Class 4A champion and is steamteams.

JEFF VORVA postseason seeds to plant. rolling through most opponents in winning 17 stepped up for us and made some really big shots tonight.”

But Friday night…

Coghlan had 10 points in regulation, taking and making of its first 19 games.

Last year, Benet’s boys I’m not sure too many events can top a Making the one 3-pointer and each of the last three quarters. Boulanger Marist opened the season winning 12 and Brother Rice-Marist game, but this event will second in the Illinois converted a crucial three-point-play with 55 seconds left in Extra Point took losing three, and entered this week with a High School Association give it a run for its money. the overtime after a driving Niego dropped him a pass on seven-game winning streak. state tournament in Class Benet Academy is hosting a basketball douthe low block, giving Rice a lead, at 67-65, they’d not relinIt will also be interesting to see what the 4A for the second time in three years. bleheader against Marist, with the girls game quish.

Benet fans will have in store when the RedHeading into this week’s action, Benet was starting at 6 p.m. and the boys scheduled to That was after Niego (26 points) opened the extra period Hawks come to visit.

12-5 overall and 1-2 in the East Suburban start right after that. with a 3-pointer from the top of the key and a pair of free At last year’s boys game at Marist, a good Catholic Conference and has no interest in That’s a lot of excitement in Lisle. Betthrows. Marist (19-1) rallied to tie on a three from Morgan chunk of RedHawks fans came and some stu- Taylor (18 points) and runner from Maurice Commander falling back even further in the league. It ter than a Rice-Marist matchup? It has the dents were lifting one of the smaller students (12). nearly beat Simeon in the Pontiac Holiday ingredients. up and down.

Tournament finale in late December.

Times two.

Then Niego found Boulanger for a layup, the RedHawks’ A few years ago, I was at a game in Lisle Marist opened the week 19-0 and was tied Some of these girls/boys doubleheaders Justin Brown fouling out while going for the block. with St. Patrick and St. Viator at 3-0 for the have mixed matchups. You might have a releague lead. ally good potential battle followed by a dog.

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JIM CRAIG’S RETIREMENT

Astros say goodbye to ‘the best of the best’

By Jeff Vorva

CRAIG’S LIST: SOME CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Retiring assistant coach Jim Craig gives a Shepard wrestler some wisdom during the Astros’ final home meet of the season on Thursday.

He has coached kids with the physiques of matchsticks and others the size of kitchen appliances.

He has coached whites, AfricanAmericans, Latinos, Middle-Eastern athletes and many others with diverse backgrounds He has coached Baby Boomers, Generation X-ers and Millennials.

And they are all the same to him — they are all wrestlers.

Jim Craig, who is retiring as Shepard’s assistant coach at the end of the season, could close out a 64-year career in the sport where he has either wrestled, coached, refereed or was an official. The 79-year-old longtime Oak Lawn resident has retired before only to come back, but on Thursday he was honored before Shepard’s double-dual event with District 218 foes Richards and Eisenhower.

It remains to be seen if this retirement

Some of the top moments in Jim Craig’s 64-years in wrestling:

• 1955: Finished second in the state as a

high school wrestler in Iowa • 1959: Was an NCAA champion at 177 pounds for the University of Iowa • 1962: Coached Britt High School to an Iowa state championship • 1974: Coached Oak Lawn High School to a second-place state finish • 1980 and 1983: Was named wrestling official of the year by South Inter Conference Association

is permanent, but he reflected on his career and concluded there is not much difference in the generations. But when old school meets new school, old school usually wins out.

“Basically, kids are the same but they have some adjustments they have to make to me because I don’t adjust real well,” Craig said. “They have to under-

• 1983: Named event coordinator of the 1983 Junior World Freestyle Championship

• 1987: Inducted into Illinois Coaches Association Hall of Fame

• 1996: Honored as the Illinois High School

Association grand marshal of the state tournament • 1996: Became assistant competition director of the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta • 2002: Inducted into the National Coaches Hall of Fame

stand I’m doing this because of them, not because of me. I enjoy working with them.’’

With the exception of a two-year hiatus to take care of national and international events, Craig has been an assistant with the Astros since 1993. Prior to

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Fire gets Louisville duo on draft day

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire traded away its third overall pick in the Major League Soccer SuperDraft on Friday but still picked up three players that officials are happy with, including a couple of Louisville players.

The Fire first selected midfielder Daniel Johnson in the first round (11th overall), goalie Stefan Cleveland in the second round (26th) and forward Guillermo Delgado in the second round (27th overall). The team traded away the third pick to New York City FC for $250,000 General Allocation Money and NYFC took Jonathan Lewis.

Johnson was a midfielder at the University of Louisville and appeared in 41 games over the course of two seasons, scoring seven goals and adding five assists. In his freshman and sophomore seasons, Johnson appeared in 23 matches for the University of Maryland before transferring to Louisville.

A native of Duluth, Ga., Johnson played for the West Ham Academy from 2009-12.

“I came in under a lot of people’s radar,” he said. “It took a lot of weight off of my shoulders and having Chicago pick me is a great experience.’’

Cleveland, also from Louisville, appeared in 22 games for the Cardinals and earned 10 shutouts en route to a 0.72 goalsagainst average this season. Cleveland, a Dayton, Ohio native, spent his first three collegiate seasons at Dartmouth, where he appeared in 33 games and earned 16 shutouts. He was named 2015 Ivy League Defensive Player of the Year.

Delgado, who is from the University of

Delaware, appeared in 78 matches for the Blue Hens, scoring 49 goals and tallying 19 assists. He earned 2016 Colonial Athletic Association Player of the Year and 2014 Colonial Athletic Association Rookie of the Year honors.

Schedule announced The Major League Soccer schedule was announced and the Fire will open its 20th MLS season on the road against Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m.

The following week the Fire will host opening day at Toyota Park when it faces Real Salt Lake at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 11.

The Fire will play 34 games, including 17 home games and 17 on the road. Teams will face each of their 10 conference opponents twice during the season with one game at home and one game away. Clubs also will compete in select additional games against different conference opponents three times, and they will face each non-conference opponent once.

McCarty coming to town

The Fire late Monday acquired midfielder Dax McCarty from the New York Red Bulls for $400,000 in General Allocation Money.

General manager Nelson Rodriguez said that getting McCarty was a “No. 1 priority” since the middle of the 2016 season.

McCarty, 29, has appeared in 169 regularseason MSL games, compiling 14 goals and 27 assists. He had eight assists for the Red Bulls in 2015.

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FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Area hitters, setters, kickers get national attention

By Jeff Vorva

for one of the top spots nationwide.’’

Sports Editor

Grappling greats

There will be plenty of questions in August as to whether Mother McAuley’s girls volleyball team will be able to repeat as a national champion or even as a Class 4A champion in Illinois.

But two of the Mighty Macs’ best players, according to the FloVolleyball organization, will be back hitting and setting.

Junior outside hitter Charley Niego was named to FloVolleyball’s All-American first team and sophomore setter Nancy Kane was named honorable mention.

Niego had 498 kills and 473 digs and helped the Mighty Macs to a 40-1 record.

Kane had 985 assists and averaged 11 assists per set.

Marist’s Diata Drayton, one of the top 220-pound wrestlers in the state, won the Lincoln-Way East Illini Classic title for the third time on Saturday. He topped LincolnWay West’s Jake Dudek in the title match, 9-3.

Watch out in the spring Prep Soccer Report released a couple of lists of girls players in the state to watch in the coming months, and a few area players were recognized.

Among the top 40 forwards listed was Stagg’s Veronica Stafira.

Mother McAuley midfielder Maggie Bettinardi was named one of the state’s 20 senior girls on the rise.

Kicking kudos Brother Rice junior Johnny Richardson was ranked the 11th-best kicker in the country by the Kohl’s Kicking organization.

It should be noted that Kohl’s only ranks players that officials from that organization have seen at that camp, but it should also be noted that a majority of the top kickers in the country attend Kohl’s camps.

A comment on Kohl’s website said Rich-

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Charley Niego was named first-team All-America

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ardson kicked a 63-yard field goal during the Winter Showcase in 2016 and “with some small adjustments, he could challenge

Oak Lawn’s Stephanie Gasca earned her school’s Athlete of the Month honor for December.

The senior helped lead the Spartans to their inaugural Baker Invite. She rolled 31 strikes and had a 70 percent spare average.

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Sophomore Michelle Borgen of Moraine Valley scored her 1,000th point on Jan. 10.

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Moraine and SXU stars hit 1,000-point milestone

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Two more area college basketball players hit the 1,000-point milestone last week.

On Jan. 10, Moraine Valley sophomore Michelle Borgen scored her 1,000th career point in an 83-61 victory over Morton College. The Andrew High School graduate scored 23 points in 22 minutes of action and added 12 rebounds.

Earlier in the day, the Cyclones found out they were finally ranked this season as they picked up the No. 15 ranking in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II poll. They improved to 15-1 after the Morton game.

The Cyclones men beat Morton, 93-79, as Jason Roland scored 22 points and Tommy Demogerontas added 20 points, 11 rebounds and four assists.

The next night at the Shannon Center in Chicago, St. Xavier University senior guard Kyle Huppe also eclipsed the 1,000-point milestone in a 10370 victory over St. Ambrose in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference showdown.

The Edgerton, Kansas, native is the 39th player in the school’s history to hit quadruple figures. Four days prior, Jared Jones (who also played for Trinity Christian College) scored his 1,000th career col-

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Kyle Huppe became the second SXU men’s player to hit the 1,000-point mark in the span of less than a week.

lege point in a victory over the 19th-ranked University of St. Francis.

It was a night for triple-digit performances as the women, ranked third in the nation and coming off a 10-point loss to the No. 1 University of St. Francis on Saturday, whipped St. Ambrose, 113-50. Junior Kara Krolicki scored 29 points.

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Men’s volleyball: Lawrence helped beat Lawrence.

The Trolls opened the season with Danny Lawrence pounding down five kills and had seven assists in a 25-18, 25-13, 15-22 victory over Lawrence Technological University. Mike Karl added five kills.

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That regional produced some huge scores and individually, Andrew’s Ethan Gerald exploded for a 1,537.

Bremen and Brooks regional survivors head to the Plainfield North Sectional at 9 a.m Saturday at Town and Country Lanes in Joliet.

Tyler Balandas was the individual regional champ and Brendan Collins was second as St. Laurence was runnerup at the Mt. Carmel Sectional at Castaways Bowl in Calumet City.

St. Laurence competes in the Glenbard East Sectional at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Brunswick Zone in Glendale Heights.

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Richards captured the Brooks Regional at Skyway Bowl in Chicago with a 5,760 total, while Evergreen Park finished second with a 5,665. Chicago Christian took the fourth and final spot to advance to sectional play with a 5,649.

The Bulldogs were led by senior Matt Pierce’s 1,181, while Matt Lagioia had a 1,171, Adam Holesha rolled a 1,155, Matt LaBonte 1,130 and Max Simik had a 1,123.

Evergreen Park’s Shaun Quinn was the individual champion with a 1,355. Also contributing

to the Mustangs’ second-place finish were teammates Conner Suszynski, Kyle Ditter, Aidan Doogan and Zach McCormick.

Chicago Christian bowlers who helped get the Knights into sectional play were Colin Schaafsma, Derek Rice, Spencer Rice, Jim Bruinius, Matthew McCarthy and Jesse Geaschel.

Individuals advancing to sectional action were Stagg’s Sean Murray and Dylan Otruba, Brother Rice’s Jake Davies and Anthony Butler, Shepard’s Trevor Lorek and Jordan Noftz, Oak Lawn’s Mariano Gonzalez, and Marist’s Steve Espinoza and Nick Bigott.

Sandburg won the Bremen Regional at Centennial Lanes in Tinley Park with a 6,536 total — 469 pins better than runnerup Andrew.

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE Mother McAuley guard Vanessa Gavin’s pony tail is flying in a recent hairraising game against Marist, with the RedHawks’ Julia Ruzevich defending her. The two teams both play three games in the next week and are both at the Kenwood Shootout on Saturday.

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GIRLS Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Queen of Peace Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg

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hosts St. Edward, Sat. Jan. 26 at Benet, Fri.; N. Lawndale at Kenwood Shootout, Sat.; hosts Nazareth, Wed. hosts Loyola, Thurs.; Bogan at Kenwood Shootout, Sat.; at Geneva, Tues. at Argo, Fri. at Rosary, Thurs.; hosts Joliet Catholic, Tues. hosts Reavis, Thurs.; hosts Hinsdale South, Mon. at Stagg, Tues. at Eisenhower, Thurs.; at Rich Central, Tues. at Joliet Central, Sat.; hosts Sandburg, Tues.

NEXT

at Bishop McNamara, Fri.; at Richards, Tues. at R-Brookfield, Fri.; hosts St. Edward, Sat.; hosts Oak Lawn Tues. hosts Oak Lawn, Fri. at Benet, Fri.; at St. Rita, Tues. at Evergreen Park, Fri.; at Chicago Christian, Sat. at Eisenhower, Fri.; hosts Brother Rice, Tues. at St. Francis De Sales, Fri.; at Young Shootout, Sun.; host GB West, Tues. at H-F, Fri., hosts Eisenhower, Tues. at Argo, Fri. hosts Lockport, Thurs.; at Tinley Park, Tues.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 15; compiled by Jeff Vorva.

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W1 L1 W7 W2 W1 W5 L2 L3 L1 L3

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 15; compiled by Randy Whalen.

Crusaders

Evergreen Park’s Kyree Hannah hit seven 3-pointers in a crossover win against Oak Forest on Jan. 10.

Continued from Page 1

Photo by Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Cross crossover games off the SSC list

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

There is one more crossover game to be played and three games to kick off the regular part of the South Suburban Conference boys season on Friday.

Heading into this week, the SSC Blue has a 37-11 record against the SSC Red. The Blue’s Lemont visits the Red’s Reavis on Friday night to complete the crossover round.

Also Friday, Red teams open a six-game schedule against each other with Oak Lawn visiting Evergreen Park, Richards visiting Eisenhower, and Shepard visiting Argo.

Richards had the most success against the Blue with a 4-3 mark, while Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn each had 2-5 marks.

Reavis is 1-5 heading into the Lemont battle, while Shepard and Argo each posted 1-6 marks and Eisenhower was 1-7. These records will count along with the six in-division games.

Richards, which had back-toback 14-14 seasons, is hoping for a winning campaign and improved to 8-7 overall with a 65-

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 when the preppy-dressedthemed students decided to mimic Marist coach Nolan’s moves.

If Nolan put his hand on his chin, hundreds of students put their hand on their chin. If he

62 overtime win over Lemont in the Bulldogs’ final crossover game. Jaylan Catledge, who has been up and down in the scoring department while fighting off injuries, led the Bulldogs with 18 points.

On Jan. 10, Evergreen Park had a huge night in a 70-49 crossover win over Oak Forest as Kyree Hannah knocked in seven 3-point baskets.

Success at Subway Mother McAuley and Marist’s girls teams each came away with big victories at the Subway Classic on Saturday at Willowbrook High School.

The Mighty Macs made a big splash when it convincingly beat Wheaton North, 68-47, to snap the Falcons’ 12-game winning streak. The Macs led 31-14 at halftime and led by 30 at one point in the second half.

Tara O’Malley had 20 points to lead McAuley.

Marist knocked off Stevenson, 48-36, as Julia Ruzevich popped in 18 points. That snapped Stevenson’s four-game winning streak. crossed his arms, they crossed their arms. I’m not sure if they do that for every visiting coach, but it provided some laughs.

So, if you plan on going to either or both games, plan on having a lot of fun.

Girls/boys basketball doubleheaders rarely get as good as this.

Low numbers Sandburg’s boys team had plenty to celebrate on Jan. 10 as the Eagles gave up just 10 second-half points in a 42-40 SouthWest Suburban Conference win over Lincoln-Way East.

The low numbers continued on Friday, although it wasn’t to coach Todd Allen’s liking. This time, the Sandburg offense was hard to find as the Eagles averaged 6.5 points per quarter in a 47-26 loss to Lockport.

“I got bumped, I saw Brown coming out to block my shot, so I threw Josh the pass,” Niego said. “In practice I’ll drop them to him and he’ll miss. As long as he makes them in the games.”

Without Brown, who scored 21 points on 10-of-13 shooting and added 19 rebounds after scoring 17 with 15 boards in Marist’s 56-53 Friday win over Marian Catholic, the RedHawks went scoreless the rest of the way.

While the loss might impact Marist’s postseason seeding — both the RedHawks and the Crusaders are in the Thornwood Sectional — coach Gene Nolan was unconcerned.

“It was a game of big shots,” he said. “Our kids made some, their kids made more.

“Shepski and Niego are really good, they’re really difficult covers. We’ll get better for playing this game.”

In the immediate aftermath, of course, all the positives were flowing Rice’s way.

Even O’Reilly, now a freshman coach at the school, was happy on the night his record fell.

“There’s no better scenario than this,” O’Reilly, a 2008 graduate, said. “Mike’s a great player, a hard worker, and I was 0-3 against Marist.

It’s perfect.”

“Our signature win,” Shepski said. “One I’ve waiting for. I loved our team last year — we played hard, and we’d hang around — but we’d end up losing close games to good schools.

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Images of some grappling and a tribute to Jim Craig

Shepard’s Ameen Aqel has the upper hand over Richards’ Adam Akalani at 106 on Thursday.

Eisenhower’s Lemuel Cartman (right) hangs on against Shepard’s Eric Muhammad in a 120-pound bout on Thursday.

Longtime Shepard assistant wrestling coach Jim Craig receives one of many hugs the night his retirement was celebrated in Palos Heights.

Shepard wrestling coach Scott Richardson’s troops were 19-2 after beating Eisenhower and Richards on Thursday.

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Richards’ Riley Murphy (right) battles at 152 pounds against Eisenhower on Thursday.

Connie Craig (in glasses) and other family members help celebrate Jim Craig’s retirement on Thursday at Shepard High School.

Richards’ Marquis Hall tries to lock up Shepard’s Jamir Dunbar during doubledual action at Shepard on Thursday.

An Olympics banner that was in the wresting facility in Atlanta in 1996 was presented to Shepard assistant coach Jim Craig and he donated it to the Shepard gym. Craig said only two banners like this were made and the other one is in Turkey.

Craig

Continued from Page 1 that, he was a head coach and dean of students at Oak Lawn High School and helped build up grade school wrestling in the area. He also was a D218 board member.

He has had an impact on thousands of people over the years.

“He’s the best of the best,” Astros senior Robert Muhammad said. “Without him, I wouldn’t be the person I am today. He’s like a father figure.’’

Craig fell in love with the sport in 1951 as a freshman in high school.

“It helped me as an individual growing up,” he said. “Then I got into coaching and found out that I enjoyed teaching kids about the sport and selfdiscipline. That is so important today.

If you have self-discipline, you can do anything you want.’’

A couple of the coach’s traditions are to hand out sticks of gum after his wrestlers compete and to always wear suits to matches. He said he owns 50 suits and sometime brings hats — including cowboy hats — to wear during the action.

“When I started out back in 1959, coaches wore ties and suits,” Craig

said. “I wore a bow tie back then, by the way. Wrestling is such a tough sport.

It gets a hard rap sometimes. If I can literally dress it up a little bit, I feel it’s important. Dress up and step up.’’

Bryan Barham, who coached with Craig in the past, was impressed with an encounter between Craig and one of the biggest names in amateur wrestling.

“In 2002, we took some Shepard wrestlers to the University of St. Fran-

cis to listen to Dan Gable speak,’’ Barham said. “What was amazing to me is that when it was over, everyone was trying to go see Dan Gable and Dan was leaving the other side of the gym to get to Jim Craig.

“I think that shows the legendary criteria and all that he has accomplished in his outstanding career. But his accomplishments pale to what a great person he is.’’

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWALT, INC., ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-14T2, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-14T2 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN P. SINIAWSKI AKA JOHN SINIAWSKI, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES AS ASSIGNEE OF HOUSEHOLD BANK, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, RESURGENCE FINANCIAL, LLC D/B/A RESURGENCE FINANCIAL OF DELAWARE, LLC, DISCOVER BANK, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 15 CH 05689 10780 Palos West Drive Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 2, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10780 Palos West Drive, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-29-403-051-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $510,513.99.

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

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $204,659.94.

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

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

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C16-38640. 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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ANNA E. NESTOR A/K/A ANNA NESTOR, THOMAS B. NESTOR A/K/A THOMAS NESTOR, LINCOLNWAY COMMUNITY BANK, DOORNBOS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 23296 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 29, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, February 10, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-09-108-020-0000.

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

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

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 205-22, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-22, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-22 Plaintiff, vs.

JANE BLANKSHAIN; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; CEDAR CROSSING III Defendants, 16 CH 2969 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 Thursday, February 16, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-02-201-079-0000.

Commonly known as 13701 Trafalgar Court, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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Life is a cabaret in wintry New York City

Bridge Teen Center provides free events

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, is offering several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade through the end of January. For more information on activities, call (708) 532-0500.

• The Giant Connect 4 tournament night is set from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Students are invited to a night of Connect 4, and the game app “Alto’s Adventure.” There will also be a live performance by Mark Rose.

Free food samples will be provided by Corner Bakery.

• Students will learn a variety of kitchen hacks that they can use when they are cooking at home from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.

• Students will learn how to play a djembe drum, an African drum that is played with bare hands, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24.

• Teen girls are invited to learn how to knit their own boot cuffs from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.

• During “Being The Best You,” set from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, students are invited to come and talk about how to use their strengths and abilities to maximize their potential.

• Middle school students will play a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos from 4 to 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. For this program students will travel in The Bridge Bus to 6850 W. 159th St., Tinley Park.

• Students are invited to come and play balloon themed games and enjoy a live performance by hip-hop artist Nehemiah Heckler from 7:30 to midnight, Friday, Jan. 27. Free food will be provided

by Chili’s. This is a High School After Hours night. High School students are invited to stay for extended hours from 10:30 p.m. to midnight.

The Center highlights weekly calendar events

The Center, 12700 Southwest

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Students turn metal into a charm using semi-precious stones during The Center’s metal stamping jewelry workshop.

Highway, Palos Park, is offering several events during the week beginning Saturday, Jan. 21. For more information, or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• A metal stamping jewelry workshop is set from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday Jan. 21. Instructor Mimi Deuser will guide participants in experimenting with metal stamping to create a charm for a beautiful bracelet made of semi-precious stones using moonstone, crystal and white turquoise.

The workshop fee is $17, plus a $10 materials fee.

• Gentle yoga classes will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for five Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Anderson Center at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.This series of gentle, restorative yoga classes is taught by yoga 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 class fee is $55. Preregistration is required.

• Winter landscape sculptures will be the focus of the “Mommy and Me Art” class scheduled from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday Jan. 25. Instructor Karen Signore will show students how to assemble a snowy winter landscape on small cuts of wood using a variety of natural items such as wood, bark, pebbles, pine cones, acorns, evergreens and homemade snow. The workshop fee is $10 per person, per class. The class is designed for mothers or grandmothers with children ages 3 to 6, but the instructor is open to family members of all ages attending.

• Instructor Marilyn VandenBout will help students learn the basics of papermaking, and create handmade valentines, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25.

The workshop fee is $17, plus a $5 materials fee.

“Time heals everything, Tuesday, Thursday Time heals everything, April, August If I’m patient the break will mend And one fine morning the hurt will end “So make the moments fly, autumn, winter I’ll forget you by next year, some year/Though it’s hell that I’m going through, Some Tuesday, Thursday, April, August Autumn, winter, next year, some year/ “Time heals everything/Time heals everything But loving you.”

All theater mavens worth their salt (and pepper!) know that the above are lyrics from Jerry Herman’s “Time Heals Everything,” sung most memorably by Bernadette Peters in Herman’s 1974 masterpiece, “Mack and Mabel.”

(Despite eight Tony nominations, the show closed after only 66 performances. Since then, in has often been revived, overseas and out of Manhattan. It has grown in stature and is weeping for a NYC revival.)

Not long ago, I heard this on the

radio and it struck me that if there was ever a song that could serve as a sentimental/hopeful serenade for Hillary Clinton — something to bring a crowd to its feet, cheering and cathartic crying, this was it.

Well, it might happen, if Hillary Rodham Clinton deigns to pop into Feinstein’s/54 Below on Feb. 25, where the talented and inescapably attractive Seth Sikes “Sings Bernadette Peters.”

Seth, who has made his name and fame singing the big hits and lovely oddities of Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, will dig into Bernadette’s catalogue and oeuvre. He’ll learn her songs, too.

Seth doesn’t try to sound like Liza or Judy (who could?). He just sings their songs with a lot of emotion, craft and love. He’ll no doubt do the same for the eternally girlish Broadway diva, Miss Peters.

And Seth, please do dedicate “Time Heals Everything” to Hillary.

P.S. The very good author Thomas Santopietro (“Considering Doris Day,” “Sinatra in Hollywood”) writes us that he was at “The Color Purple” the other day when Hillary and Bill attended. He reported that “It was like a rock concert, people were

not just applauding Hillary they were screaming their approval at the top of their lungs.” Thomas said the emotion was so thick, that it clearly super-primed the audience for the show. “Jennifer Hudson’s big song resulted in a complete standing ovation in the middle of Act One. It was quite a memorable afternoon!”

ALSO COMING to Feinstein’s, on Feb. 7, is one Michael Griffiths.

He’ll present “In Vogue: Songs of Madonna.” The press release says he’ll do such classics as “Express Yourself,” “Into the Groove” and “Vogue.” But I hope some of the great ballads are included. (“Oh, Father,” “Live to Tell,” “La Isla Bonita,” “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore,” “You’ll See,” “The Power of Goodbye,” “Rain,” “Crazy For You” and even the recent “Ghosttown.”)

In the end — many, many years from now, please — I think The Big M’s musically tender side will be better remembered and reassessed than the dance hits or the “controversial” numbers. Some years ago, I said to her, “You really are such a romantic!” She replied with no small degree of melancholy: “Listen to the songs.

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VARIETY

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN”: Emily Blunt does an effective job as the deeply troubled commuter referenced by the title of director Tate Taylor’s (“The Help”) melodrama, based on the best seller by Paula Hawkins. The divorced central character spies regularly from a passing train on her ex-husband (Justin Theroux), the woman who’s now in his life (Rebecca Ferguson) and their baby ... but she also fixates on a neighboring couple, then comes to fear something tragic has happened to the wife (Haley Bennett). Allison Janney (“Mom”) is especially notable in the supporting cast as a police detective who’s on the case.

Luke Evans, Lisa Kudrow, Laura Prepon and Edgar Ramirez also appear. DVD extras: two “makingof” documentaries; audio commentary by Taylor; deleted and extended scenes. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL”: A prequel to the first “Ouija” movie, this thriller casts the typically reliable Elizabeth Reaser (“Mad Men”) as a late-1960s medium who involves her daughters (Annalise Basso, Lulu Wilson) in her consultations. They begin using a Ouija board, first for others and then for themselves — ultimately placing themselves in peril when a spirit with a link to World War II atrocities possesses the younger daughter. Henry Thomas (“E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial”) also stars as a priest who becomes involved in the situation; Doug Jones, of the upcoming series “Star Trek: Discovery,” is featured. *** (PG13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES”: You never know who you might get as neighbors

... say, government spies. That’s the occupation of the Joneses (Jon Hamm, Gal Gadot), who turn the lives of a nearby, toosettled couple (Zach Galifianakis, Isla Fisher) upside-down in this action-comedy from “Superbad” director Greg Mottola. The situation gives quite a shot of needed excitement to the marriage of the latter duo, though whether they’ll survive to enjoy the aftermath is a big question. Fisher is particularly engaging in a role that makes good use of her mannered daffiness, and comic Patton Oswalt has fun with his supporting role. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE WHOLE TRUTH”: Keanu Reeves returns to the legal profession, which he also depicted — albeit in a much different way — in “The Devil’s Advocate,” in this drama that finds him trying to keep a friend’s (Renee Zellweger) son (Gabriel Basso) out of prison.

The teen has confessed to killing his own father (Jim Belushi), and evidence may help the attorney in his quest. However, a fellow lawyer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) starts her own investigation that ultimately complicates matters. The script is by playwright Nicholas Kazan, son of legendary director Elia and father of actress-writer Zoe. DVD extra: audio commentary by director Courtney Hunt. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SURF’S UP 2: WAVEMANIA”: Since this made-for-video sequel to an Oscar-nominated feature was co-financed by WWE Studios, it makes sense that a number of wrestling icons — including John Cena, Undertaker, Triple H and Mr. (Vince) McMahon — are in the voice cast. The tale continues the saga of young penguin Cody Maverick, whose hopes of becoming a professional surfer get a boost when the extremesurfing team known as The Hang 5 comes to his island, and he becomes their guide to a location with particularly awesome waves.

Jon Heder and Diedrich Bader return from the original movie to supply vocals. DVD extras: four

“making-of” documentaries; outtakes. *** (PG: AS) “DEATH RACE 2050”: A cult classic gets an update — which only can mean more violent content, if possible, than there was four decades ago — in this madefor-video reboot that’s still under the aegis of iconic producer Roger Corman. Manu Bennett now plays Frankenstein, the towering (and half-mechanical) star of a coast-tocoast auto race in which unlucky pedestrians become the means of accruing points. The contest is one President Obama. of the top attractions in a corporate-run America, personified by veteran actor Malcolm McDowell as its “Chairman,” and Frankenstein has to overcome various threats to his champion status to stay on top of the game. Yancy Butler and Charlie Farrell also are in the cast. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

COMING SOON:

“THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS” (Jan. 24): A childless, island-bound couple (Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander) claims an infant they find as their own. (PG-13: AS, P) “INFERNO” (Jan. 24): Symbiologist Robert Langdon — again played by Tom Hanks — tries to stop a villain from releasing a lethal virus; Felicity Jones costars. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH” (Jan. 24): The David Bowie-starring sci-fi classic gets “Limited Collector’s Edition” treatment, with a vintage Bowie interview included. (R: AS, N) “MASTERMINDS” (Jan. 31): An armored-truck driver (Zach Galifianakis) becomes the fall guy for a thieving couple (Kristen Wiig, Owen Wilson).

(PG-13: AS, P, V) “PINOCCHIO” (Jan. 31): The animated classic gets “Walt Disney Signature Collection” treatment, with a bounty of bonus features including Walt Disney’s own comments on the film. (G) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Van Jones has hopes for CNN’s ‘Messy Truth’

By Brian Steinberg Van Jones seems like a person who keeps in mind the old adage about not being able to make an omelet unless some eggs get broken in the process.

“I just want to mix it up a little bit,” says Jones, the author, activist and one-time advisor to President Barack Obama. He is set to unveil at 9 p.m. this evening the second in a series of “town hall” specials called “The Messy Truth.”

A third is set to air on January 25. The goal, says Jones, is to get people with different political and personal beliefs talking to each other again.

Viewers will see the results of his travels to swing states like Ohio and Michigan, where he chats with voters who once picked President Obama, but more recently voted for Donald Trump. He finds their concerns very different from the issues that are taken up by big media outlets. “There are so many things that we obsessed about in the national media that just don’t seem to have had any relevance to the decision-making of the people who ultimately determine the election, especially

in the Rust Belt,” Jones said in a recent interview.

Former Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm and former Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina will take part in the January 11 special and take questions from the audience.

CNN’s initial push behind the show suggests the network is eager to test new programming ideas to lure a viewership that has been fascinated by the recent presidential election, but could choose to reduce that interest in that event’s aftermath. Jones said he would like to continue doing “Messy Truth” events for CNN for the immediate future. “We could do this a couple of times a month,” he noted. During the first 100 days of the new Trump administration, he suggested, “there are so many topics to get out there and humanize.”

Jones likens the shows to what might happen if globe-trotting chef Anthony Bourdain combined his series with Phil Donahue’s oncepopular daytime hot-button topics program. One of the ways people can bring America’s divided populate together, he argues, is to go out to various parts of the U.S.

to meet with residents and “bring very strong, very well-known political leaders into a room with ordinary voters and community members, and let the community members really drive what we talk about.”

The program aims to show viewers that “listening makes for a better conversation,” says Rebecca Kutler, executive producer of the program. “People might disagree but they don’t have to be disagreeable.” She said CNN was focusing on the next two specials and declined to say if more might be in the works.

Jones cited his unique background as an impetus for the series. He grew up, he says, as a “red-state progressive” in western Tennessee, where he attended public school and Sunday church.

“I really understand how dad-gum smart people in the middle of the country are. I also understand how the coastal, cosmopolitan crowd can really come off as holier than thou and snotty, but of course, I really embrace those strong liberal values you find in the blue states,” he explained. “I really think that gives me something to bring to the national conversation.”

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LIZ SMITH Continued from page 7 Those are ones that tell my story.”

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MORE CABARET: Two nights only (Jan. 18, Jan. 20) to catch the delicious Melinda Hughes at The Metropolitan Room. Some of you might recall her last Manhattan stint, the well-reviewed “An English Girl in New York.”

This new one is titled, “Cheers, Darling!” Although Melinda is trained to knock you out with thrilling arias from “Aida” and “Madame Butterfly,” her cabaret act is more jazz-infused, satiric and Noel Coward-ish. For tix info, call 212-206-0440, or go to www.

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Baby kale leaves are tender and mild, perfect for a salad.

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Trends come and go, but kale has staying power

By Wolfgang Puck In the new year, many food writers like to discuss the latest trends or what’s hot and what’s not. And lately, I’ve been seeing too many articles saying that kale, that crinkly, earthy, slightly bitter, and highly nutritious dark green has already enjoyed its moment in the culinary sun; that it should start disappearing from our menus and tables, especially in salads.

I think that banishing kale is a terrible idea. Yes, it’s hard to find a restaurant menu or supermarket produce shelf today that doesn’t feature kale. But the fact that it’s everywhere should no more be a reason for us to start ignoring kale than, say, deciding that we won’t eat chicken or pasta because everybody is serving those ingredients.

I myself love the flavor and texture of kale; and as someone who tries every day to make smart food choices, I don’t want to stop eating such a generous source of not only dietary fiber and vitamins, but also micronutrients that research has found can play a role in helping to prevent so many illnesses.

As I see it, the trouble with kale is that too many people don’t know the right way to shop for and prepare it. Many people find the leaves too tough or bitter. That’s why you should not only look for tenderer, milder-tasting baby kale leaves, but also take care to remove any tough stems or veins or ribs from them. And, as you’ll learn in the following recipe for one of my favorite kale salads, it also makes sense to complement the flavor of the leaves with a tangy-sweet dressing like the mixture I prefer of cider vinegar, honey, olive oil and a touch of walnut oil.

Finally, I add to the kale other complementary flavors, textures and colors — pale leaves of curly endive and beautiful purple-andwhite radicchio, matchsticks of apple, shavings of Parmesan cheese, and candied walnuts that are so easy and delicious that you’ll want to make batches of them regularly.

The result is a salad that looks as beautiful as it tastes delicious and fresh. I think you’ll feel happy to serve it as a first course. You can certainly vary it too — maybe crumbling in some blue cheese or feta in place of the Parmesan shavings, or candying a different kind of nut such as pecans or hazelnut pieces. If you like, you could top it with grilled or broiled seafood or chicken for a maindish salad. Whichever way you enjoy it, you can be sure you’re benefitting your health — not to mention defying the opinions of the so-called food trend experts!

BABY KALE SALAD WITH APPLES, PARMESAN AND CANDIED WALNUTS Serves 4

CANDIED WALNUTS: • 1 egg white • 1 cup (250 mL) coarsely chopped raw shelled walnuts • 1/4 cup (60 mL) granulated sugar • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper CIDER-HONEY DRESSING: • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar • 1 tablespoon honey, plus more as needed • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup (60 mL) extravirgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon walnut oil BABY KALE SALAD: • 6 cups (1.5 L) baby kale leaves, stemmed, any tough veins or ribs removed, larger leaves torn into bite-sized pieces • 1 head curly endive, stemmed, leaves torn into bite-sized pieces • 6 leaves radicchio, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch (12-mm) ribbons • 1/2 lemon • 1 apple, peeled, cored, sliced and cut into matchstick-sized strips • 2 ounces (60 g) Parmesan cheese, cut into shavings with a

vegetable peeler First, prepare the walnuts. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C).

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg white until foamy. Put the walnuts in a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of the egg whites, and sprinkle in the sugar, cinnamon and cayenne.

Stir to coat the walnuts. Spread the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool the nuts to room temperature, then gently separate them. Set aside.

For the dressing, put the vinegar and honey in a bowl and whisk until blended. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Whisking continuously, slowly pour in the olive and walnut oils. Taste and, if necessary to balance the acidity, stir in a little more honey.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the kale, curly endive and radicchio. In a separate bowl, squeeze just enough of the lemon over the apple pieces to coat them, and toss thoroughly. Add the apples to the salad and toss well. Add just enough of the vinaigrette to coat the ingredients and toss again. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Mound the salad mixture on chilled serving plates. Scatter the walnuts evenly over and around the salad. Top with Parmesan shavings.

SAVE THE DATE: On Friday March 17, that great force of nature, Tyne Daly will be honored at the Gingold Theater Group’s 2017 Golden Shamrock Gala. This will celebrate Ms. Daly, St. Patrick’s Day and George Bernard Shaw.

(The Gingold Group is responsible for all the great Shaw productions in NYC in recent years.)

This happens at the 3 West Club (3 West 51st Street). Call 212353-7823.

THE book “Food City,” so well-reviewed in The New York Times several months ago, has been decorating my coffee table for a while. I had pleasurably been saving this tome, sub-titled “Four Centuries of Food-Making in New York,” for my spare time.

As we know “spare time” seldom comes, so the other night I dug right into this intriguing history of not only food itself, but the story of production of food and its transport in Gotham over four centuries.

This story is one heck of a delicious entertainment, brilliantly written by Joy Santlofer. (Her daughter, Doria, completed the massive work, in honor of her mom.) It has been vouched for by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mike Wallace of “Gotham,” Paul Freedman’s “Ten Restaurants that Changed America,” The James Beard winner, Laura Schenone, of “A Thousand Years Over a Hot Stove” and Amy Bentley, author of “Inventing Baby Food.”

This work is rapidly becoming a runaway hit with its revelations of the fall of the gastronomical empire. There are also vital but unappetizing tales of slavery, immigration, unions, child labor and racial and ethnic wars, etc.

But the chief thing raising my interest was my partner Denis Ferrara. He is a guy whose tastes run the gamut from the fraught and furious hotbeds of politics, current TV and movies, books of every genre — not to mention his passion for klieg lights, classic show biz lore, Marilyn, Elizabeth, Dietrich, etc. His eye fell on “Food City” and he exclaimed, “Oh, I’ve been dying to read this!”

A greater recommendation was never heard!

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Bernadette Peters arrives at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards show at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016.

SHORTLY before the holidays, and after the election, the fabled movie, theater and cabaret scribe, Rex Reed, sent out an email to his many friends and fans, regarding The Observer, the paper he’d long worked for, as it went under as a print entity. (Jared Kushner, publisher of the Observer, had a higher calling.)

But never let it be said that the always sunny and optimistic Rex, couldn’t squeeze lemonade out of lemons. Here in fact, is his message: “FRIENDS — I have been severely saddened by the termination of the print edition of the New York Observer, a publication I have appeared in for the past 25 years. But I am happy to tell you I am still writing more reviews than ever — on the Observer website.

The only difference is I am now online. Anyway, it has literally thousands more readers than the

print edition of the paper ever had.

I am grateful to still be in print at all, only in a different way. So if you are interested or curious enough to want to see what I am doing, I am sending you a link that cuts straight to the chase.

Put this link in your column of “Favorites,” click on it whenever you want to read a review of mine and you will bypass the rest of the paper completely and land on my reviews exclusively — including the archives, which access all of the old films and plays and cabaret acts I have reviewed in the past.

Here is the link: http://observer. com/author/rex-reed/.”

Speaking for ourselves, we couldn’t live without Rex’s expert critiques, whether appearing in a newspaper, written with a feather quill, on papyrus or online. Rex makes his pointed point, no matter the process. Long may he write!

E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@ aol.com.

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