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A painful but purposeful struggle to a mutual decision.” But he said a lack of knowledge about the condition has resulted in him being turned down for disability. “Going from a two-income family to a one-income family is very hard. And I am old-school. I want to be able to provide for my family,” said Childers, who depends on his wife, Yeun, as an advocate, as well as financial support for his family. “It would be a lot worse if my children were younger,” he said, explaining that he has two sons, ages 23 and 17, a 19-yearSubmitted photo old daughter, and an 18-year-old stepson. Mark and Yeun Childers, of Palos Hills, “My wife is basically sent from God. She are trying to increase awareness of is so organized and structured. I have to familial chylomicronemia syndrome,
Palos Hills man promotes awareness of his debilitating disease By Dermot Connolly Weekly hospital visits and constant pain are part of life for Palos Hills resident Mark Childers, who is battling a rare condition called familial chylomicronemia syndrome. He wants to increase awareness of the little-known condition, not just among the general public but the medical community as well. He said it affects one in one million people and is often misdiagnosed. People with the hereditary condition lack the lipoprotein lipase, an enzyme that clears triglycerides (a type of fat) from plasma. Without the enzyme, triglycerides, particu-
larly chylomicrons and other lipoproteins, build up and thicken the blood, causing blockages. Childers, who will turn 47 in December, first started getting the severe abdominal pains that are symptoms of the condition when he was 40. But he was only properly diagnosed last year. “Being a typical guy, I put off going to a doctor. But the pain eventually became so excruciating that I had to go to the hospital,” he said. According to medical resources, the high concentration of chylomicrons in plasma can lead to problems such as acute recurrent
inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), skin lesions, abdominal pain, and abnormal enlargement of the liver and spleen. If left untreated, the end result could be a heart attack or stroke. “I live with pain every day. The triglycerides thicken the blood and it is harder to pump,” Childers explained. “I have probably been hospitalized 100 times for this.” The chronic pain got so bad that he had to give up his job as a coding manager for a steel manufacturing company. “I was in the hospital more than I was at work,” said Childers. “It wasn’t good for the company or for me, so we came
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Oak Lawn resident Colleen Stedman and her son, Joshua, 1, enjoy the 14th Annual Southland Model Railroad Show at Richards High School in Oak Lawn on Saturday.
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All aboard! The Richards High School Performing Arts Department held its 14th Annual Southland Model Railroad Show this past weekend at the school, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. It is the only event of its kind in the south suburban region that featured 16 different clubs and train layouts. It is known as the largest in the Chicago metro area, according to District 218 Public Information Specialist, Bob McParland. “My sons love everything about trains, so when we heard of this event, we knew right away that we had to come,” said Colleen Stedman, of Oak Lawn. “What first sparked their interest in trains is the train around the Christmas tree that my husband puts up every year. Since then, their fascination has grown.” The family-friendly event also featured model train displays and operating layouts for all ages, Lego trains, and a riding train for children, train races for children and a children train-related interactive activities. “I love Thomas the Train,” said Isaac Gungor, 4, of New Lenox. Gungor’s love for Thomas brought him and his family, mother, Rebecca Gungor; grandma, Virginia Ebrier, of Oak Lawn;
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and great-grandparents, Joan and Richard Brinnehl, of Palos Heights, together on Saturday afternoon. “He loves anything to do with trains, but especially Thomas the Train,” his mother said. “He could easily stand and watch the model trains go by all day long.” Another young train enthusiast was 3-year-old Sean Mollenhauer, of Oak Brook, who attended with his father, John Mollenhauer. “I personally don’t have much interest in trains besides taking the train to work every day,” Mollenhauer joked. “But my son is very interested in them.” Charles Martin, the band director at Richards, was responsible for organizing the event, along with parents in the music boosters organization. “It is a truly unique event,” Martin said. “When I came here in 1995, I was looking for a unique event to be a fundraiser and a parent suggested this idea to me.” The parent Marin was referring to is
Mike LaBeau, who still helps out with the event 14 years later — long after his children have graduated from Richards. “I like the uniqueness of the event and I am always amazed at the clubs and how dedicated to their layouts,” Martin said. “Some take almost three hours to set up. Over the last 14 years the Southland Model Train Show has been a great event, and everyone that attended was able to see cool layouts and the new technology that they are using like wireless controls. The Lego people always surprise me with constantly adding new additions to their layouts.” With the largest train layout measuring 100 feet, the event took up half the school, from the cafe, the school’s main gym, gym stage and auxiliary gym. Participants also were able to enjoy vendors, concessions and free parking, with all proceeds supporting the Richards Performing Arts Department. Described by McParland as the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the event gathered 2,000 attendees of all ages. “The monies raised help fund the biannual trip for the performing arts, (the) band, choir and drama,” Martin said. “In See TRAIN SHOW, Page 9
The Hickory Hills Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday night to discuss special-use zoning for development plans at the site of the nowclosed Sabre Room. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hills City Hall, 8652 W. 95th St. The zoning change proposal would allow the property, at 8900 W. 95th St., to become a Planned Unit Development. The approval of the project would essentially allow for construction along the lines of the developer’s preliminary plans. The early stages of the project would include senior housing and retail space along 95th Street. Detention areas would be designed along 95th Street and behind the retail locations. “Modifications in that plan may be made later on, but the
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Oak Lawn man charged for allegedly trying to hire hit man to kill attorney Oak Lawn resident Lyle Anastos, 35, faces up to 10 years in jail for allegedly trying to hire a hit man to murder an attorney who was involved in litigation against him. Anastasos, a real estate executive, was arrested Oct. 4 and charged with using interstate commerce in the commission of murder for hire, according to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in U.S. District Court in Chicago. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey T. Gilbert, who ordered him held in custody at least until a detention hearing last Friday. Prosecutors said they would argue that he should be kept in custody as a danger to the public. As of Tuesday, he remained behind bars in the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago. According to the complaint, an acquaintance of Anastos informed the FBI last month that Anastos has asked for help in finding someone to kill the attorney. At the direction of law enforcement, the acquaintance then engaged in multiple recorded conversations with Anastos about the plan. The complaint stated that the attorney represented the husband of Anastos’ grandmother, and helped him secure judgments totaling more than $900,000 against Anas-
tos and his real estate company, Skyline 1, Inc., as well as against the company’s secretary and a related entity, S12 LLC, where Anastos served as manager. According to the federal authorities, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office provided “substantial assistance” with the investigation. Attorney Stephen Chahn Lee is representing the government in the case. Prosecutors said Anastos is heard on a recording agreeing to pay $10,000 to murder the attorney and his grandmother’s husband. He referred to the attorney as “the catalyst to get out of the picture. He was arrested when he turned over a $5,000 dump trailer to the hitman as collateral. The agreement called for Anastos to provide the hitman in cash after the murder, and then get back possession of the trailer, according to prosecutors. He requested to see photographs after it was carried out, according to the complaint. The charge of using interstate commerce refers to the use of a cellphone to make the arrangements, prosecutors said. No one was hurt as part of the alleged scheme. The charge in the complaint, which refers to the use of a cellphone to make the arrangements, carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Drug possession Jennifer Tepper, 26, of the 14800 block of South Kenneth Avenue, Midlothian, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 10:25 p.m. Oct. 4. Police said she was carrying an unspecified amount of cocaine. She was also cited for violating a one-way sign and going around a barricade. She was held for a bond hearing.
License charges • Osama Helal, 30, of the 7000 block of West 98th Street, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop in the 9800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 10:41 p.m. Sunday. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield, no insurance and failure to signal. He is due in court on Oct. 27. • Tarig Hassan, of the 7000 block of Mather Avenue. Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at the corner of Mather and Sayre avenues at 5:50 p.m. Friday. Police said he also had a warrant for the same offense. He is due in court on Nov. 28.
Theft charges Isaac Israel, 18, of the 10300 block of South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, was charged with theft at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said they were called to the scene because a group of people were leaving without paying the bill. Israel was charged after identifying himself as the leader of the group. He was released on bond pending a court date.
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Fleeing and eluding police Julio Tapia, 29, of Oak Lawn, was charged with fleeing or eluding a police officer after an attempted traffic stop at 99th Street and Cicero Avenue at 2:37 a.m. Sept. 28. Patrol officers said he refused to stop and the pursuit was taken over by police in other jurisdiction as he turned east on 115th Street through Alsip, then into Chicago and Evergreen Park as he drove on Pulaski Road, 111th Street and Kedzie Avenue before finally stopping in front of the Evergreen Park Police Department in the 9400 block of Kedzie Avenue He was turned over to Oak Lawn police, who also cited him for improper lane use, disobeying a traffic signal and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. He is due in court on Nov. 4.
License charges • Eldridge B. Ingram, 34, of the 500 block of East New York Street, Aurora, was charged with driving on a revoked license at 3:52 a.m. Sept. 30 on 91st Street. Police said he was also cited for failure to use headlights when required. • Glenn E. Allison, 35, of the 4600 block of West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:08 p.m. Sept. 30, at 96th Street and Kenton Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving a car with suspended registration. He is due in court on Nov. 3.
Retail theft • Christine Konecki-Kestian, 48, of the 10000 block of South Mulberry Avenue in Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft after police said she took a bottle of vodka from Jewel, 9424 S. Pulaski Road, at 10:07 p.m. Oct. 2. When Konecki-Kestian was picked up a few blocks away on Keeler Avenue with the vodka in her purse, police determined that she had been charged with the same offense at 7:05 p.m. the same day for taking a bottle of vodka from the Jewel at 4650 W. 103rd St. In that case, she was also cited for criminal trespassing due to previous incidents at the same location. She is due in court on Nov. 10 for the first case, and Nov. 14 for the second. • Joshua A. Knoll, 26, of the 3600 block of West 99th Street, Evergreen Park, and Tabatha N. Hubbard, 23, of the 3800 block of Grand Avenue. Western Springs, were charged with retail theft at Jewel, 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave., at 10:23 a.m. Oct. 3. Police said they were seen eating food from the buffet and drinking cans of pop taken off shelves as they walked around filling a cart with merchandise. They were stopped outside the store and the items taken were valued at $144.57. They are due in court on Oct. 27.
Disorderly conduct Rodney A. Waligora, 61, of the 10300 block of South Mason, was issued a village ordinance violation for disorderly conduct for firing an air gun outside his house at 1:51 p.m. Oct. 3. A passerby reported seeing him fire what looked like a handgun, and he admitted firing an air gun without pellets to disperse geese that had congregated in front of his house. He is due at a Nov. 1 hearing at Village Hall.
Evergreen Park Multiple charges Ellis Gary, 24, and Dionta Davis, 23, both of Chicago, face charges following an incident at Barraco’s restaurant, 3701 W. 95th St., at 5:51 p.m. Oct. 1. The restaurant was closed for repairs following a kitchen fire, and police said Gary was charged with retail theft and battery after he entered the business and tried to steal bottles of tequila worth $156. They said he made physical contact with the owner, who prevented him from getting away with the liquor. Davis was charged with battery and felony possession of a controlled substance after he allegedly pushed the owner as he was confronting Gary. Davis was also carrying nine bags of heroin weighing a total of 2.7 grams, police said.
Retail theft • Bria McKnight, 23, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 4:04 p.m. Sept. 30 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took a cellphone case worth $27.88. • Bryce Jones-Lanum, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart at 2:02 p.m. Oct. 5. Police said he took containers of baby food worth $39.96. • Alyxandrea Washington, 19, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft at 5:10 p.m. Sept. 30 at Binny’s Beverage Depot, 3447 W. 95th St. Police said she took bottles of cognac and tequila valued at $57.98 in total. • Cynthia Johnson-Thomas, 55, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Meijer, 9200 S. Western Ave., at 2:40 p.m. Oct. 3. Police said she took nine items of clothing and groceries worth $86.56.
Theft reports • Carlos Jackson, 33, of Chicago, was charged with felony theft for an incident that happened at 8:25 a.m. Sept. 19 in the 9900 block of South St. Louis Avenue. Police responding to a report of suspicious activity reported finding him pushing a green plastic garbage can through a nearby park. He said he found the items. Police took the tools and initially released him, but he was taken into custody and charged after they were reported missing in a garage burglary. • David Stokes, 54, of Chicago, was charged with theft at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., at 8:29 a.m. Oct. 5. Police said he tried to steal five fire extinguishers from the hospital worth $175.
Hickory Hills Disorderly conduct Daniel A. Williamson, 31, of the 9500 block of South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, was issued a city ordinance violation for disorderly conduct after police said he was stopped for bringing a BB gun into Jewel-Osco, 9528 S. Roberts Road, at 2:23 p.m. Sept. 29. Police said witnesses reported seeing him carrying what appeared to be a gun in his pocket inside the store. He said he forgot he was carrying the weapon. He is due at a hearing in City Hall on Nov. 1.
Outstanding warrant Laura J. Flitter, 28, of Arlington Heights, was arrested on an outstanding warrant when the car she was traveling in as a passenger was stopped at 3:40 a.m. last Thursday at 95th Street and Roberts Road. Police said the warrant was for driving under the influence of alcohol. She was held for a bond hearing.
Driving charges Karolis Zilinskis, 24, of the 7200 block of Bedford Court,
Justice, was charged with driving without a license at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 9800 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, having only one working headlight and expired registration. He is due in court on Nov. 7.
Palos Hills DUI charge Shadi Al Far, 37, of Worth, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 7800 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he failed field sobriety tests. He was also cited for aggravated speeding and improper lane usage. He is due in court on Nov. 23.
Vandalism offense Police investigating a report of a broken window in the 10300 block of South Interlochen Drive at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 determined that a juvenile boy caused the damage. He will be making restitution to the homeowner, police said.
Stolen car recovered A vehicle that was reported stolen from the 10700 block of Olympia Circle at 9 p.m. Oct. 5 was found by police the next day in the 9000 block of South 82nd Avenue.
Deceptive practice A Palos Hills resident reported falling victim to a deceptive practice. The victim replied to a flyer from Parthia Law Center, which asked for money to be sent before an application for lowering mortgages would be reviewed. After the person sent several hundred dollars, the company cut off all contact.
Worth Suspended license • Jasmine L. Jones, 21, of the 7900 block of South Colfax Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:58 a.m. Sept. 24 in the 7100 block of West 111th Street. Police said she was also cited for speeding. She is due in court on Oct. 20. • Moheen A. Al Yafeal, 29, of the 7200 block of West 86th Street, Bridgeview, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:02 p.m. Sept. 24 in the 10500 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield, no rear license plate light, and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He is due in court on Oct. 20. • Kenneth K. Bell, 29, of the 2000 block of West 135th Place, Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a two-car crash at 10:22 p.m. Sept. 26 at 107th Street and Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He is due in court on Oct. 20. • Edward C. Busha, 35, of the 9800 block of South Nottingham Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 7:49 a.m. Sept. 29 in the 11400 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield, no rear registration plate light, and no insurance. He is due in court on Oct. 20.
Aggravated speeding Naji S. Ahmed, 27, of the 8600 block of South 87th Avenue, Justice, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 11:56 a.m. Sept. 25 in the 6300 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was driving 63 mph in a 30 mph zone. He is due in court on Oct. 20. Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in court.
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The Chicago Christian High School Mock Trial team flew to Atlanta, Ga., to compete in the Empire Mock Trial competition on Oct. 6. Twenty-six teams from around the country competed in the event. Overall, Chicago Christian finished fifth out of 26 teams. All of the events took place at the Fulton County Courthouse. Taking part were (from left) Meghan Trentz, Abby Haan, of Palos Heights; Alyssa Rumbuc, Zach Bulthuis and Niara Foster, who were getting ready for a competition at the Fulton County Courtroom. Rumbuc finished as the fourth best overall lawyer in the competition.
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he presidential nominees have discussed the state of the national economy — that is when they take a break from calling for a jail sentence for one candidate or accusing the other of not being fit for office. According to the National Federation of Independent Business, expected conditions over the next six months should improve. However, that is offset by significantly weaker inventories and hard-to-fill job openings. Conditions in Illinois typically reflect national trends, said Kim Clarke-Maisch, state director of NFIB. She said there is room for improvement. One way of looking at it is that “we improved from awful to bad,” said Juanita Duggan, NFIB president and CEO. “The bottom line is that small business owners are deeply uncertain about the future, and that is affecting Joe their decisions.” Boyle The NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism dipped 0.03 points in September for the second consecutive month. Increased inventories fell seven points while hard-to-fill job openings plunged six points, landing at 24 percent. Six of the 10 indexes dropped, washing away the rise in expected business conditions. Small businesses won’t be hiring or building inventories, according to Bill Dunkelberg, the NFIB chief economist. The top issues for small business owners will not be addressed this year, he said. And he points to that heated presidential election as one reason why. “The presidential election is so divisive that it offers little promise of a bipartisan effort to deal with any of these important issues,” said Dunkelberg. We have come a long way from the Great Recession, but I agree with the NFIB officials. The legislators in Washington, D.C. are so polarized — Illinois included — that little gets done. Compromise has become a dirty word. The finger-pointing in this presidential campaign has dampened the mood of small business. But I wonder if there are some businesses that are prospering despite the political climate. And one look at some local suburbs indicates to me that there is one item that is registering high sales. All you have to consider is what most of us want: a good night’s sleep. Just drive along some main arteries and strip malls and you see them. Mattress stores seem to be everywhere. I was driving along 95th Street in Oak Lawn and saw about four or five in just over a mile. Ken Murphy, the CEO of Mattress Firm, agrees that Chicago probably has too many stores. But the reason you see so many mattress stores is because of a series of acquisitions by Mattress Firm. In the best markets, Houstonbased Mattress Firm aims to have a store for about every 50,000 people. Right now, that company exceeds that limit. But my main question is: why? Some duplicate or unprofitable stores will be closing, but not right away. I actually confirmed that belief with an employee at a Mattress Firm. This person has been told that stores will be closing within the next year. Most closures will come as store leases end. It just seems odd that an item that used to be purchased let’s say every decade or so has become so plentiful, and in many cases is profitable. Roughly 9,000 specialty bed and mattress stores in the U.S. generated about $11.5 billion in revenue in 2015, according to a report last year from market research firm IbisWorld. But again, why are there so many? A new mattress was an easy purchase to delay buying during the recession. That resulted in more demand as the economy improved slightly. Industry analysts also said an increase in bedbug infestations may have been the reason for a hike in sales. Mattresses are a high-margin product because stores do not need that many employees. Each location does not have to sell a huge number of mattresses to break even, according to industry analysts. These mattress stores are profitable for the owners. I don’t know how well the employees do. One facility I went to had a young woman working evenings. I noticed there was not a rush of people coming in. After talking to the employee, I learned she was the store manager. Of course, she was the only employee. She explained that if a couple of people come in and purchase a mattress, it was a good day for her. I guess the bottom line is that these mattress stores will continue to be profitable for the employers. I’m not so sure about the employees over time. But I’m all for a new mattress. The economy may be uncertain, but we might as well get a good night’s sleep. Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.
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Board: No more gaming cafés By Dermot Connolly Video gaming cafés are no longer welcome in Oak Lawn, following passage of a new ordinance by the Oak Lawn Village Board on Tuesday night. Mayor Sandra Bury, who introduced the ordinance, said it would have no effect on the two video gaming cafés already in the village. A total of 34 bars, restaurants and other businesses with liquor licenses currently offer video gaming in Oak Lawn. ‘Video gaming is big money,” Bury said, pointing to Illinois Gaming Board statistics showing that more than $333 million has been wagered at the machines in Oak Lawn since video gaming was introduced in 2012. The two gaming cafés account for 15 percent of that amount. In August alone, $11.5 million was wagered. “When video gaming was approved by the previous administration, it was because the existing businesses came out in force and asked for help in a difficult
economy. I have no doubt that if it had not been approved, some businesses that we know and love would not be open,” Bury said. Bury said the unanimously approved ordinance would “raise the bar” for businesses seeking gaming licenses to ensure that gaming wasn’t their primary purpose. About 71 businesses in the village have liquor licenses, which entitles them to apply for gaming licenses, according to state law. But the mayor said the goal is to help “brick-and-mortar businesses” that offer more than video gaming. The other issue discussed was vehicle stickers, following recent efforts by the village to catch up to vehicle owners who don’t buy them as required. Several trustees reported hearing from residents who received letters in September from Finance Director Brian Hanigan, saying they had not bought stickers for vehicles registered to their address. Some either had bought the stickers or no longer owned the vehicles in question.
Those who had not bought stickers were told they owed the $25 sticker fee, plus a $100 penalty, which would be reduced to $50 if the stickers were bought by Oct. 31. Hanigan said the effort resulted in the village collecting $40,000. He pointed out that the sticker fees are lower in Oak Lawn than most neighboring communities. Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) said he received one of the letters, and was thankful he had the receipt to prove he had purchased the sticker by the June 30 deadline. But he said many residents complained about having to come to Village Hall to sort out the matter Hanigan explained that the letters were sent in order to track down “scofflaws” who neglected to buy the village stickers to do so. He said some letters were sent in error, because the village was using the Secretary of State’s database of vehicle registration, which did not always match with the information on file in the village. “People don’t always inform the state or us when they changes ve-
hicle,” said Hanigan. “This is the first time we did this, and the database will be cleaned up next time,” he said. He also pointed out that most trips to Village Hall were unnecessary because the letters stated that those who no longer owned the vehicle in question could state that and return the letter by mail. “The trustees and I have talked about this for a while. Vehicle stickers are a revenue source, but they are considered a nuisance by a lot of residents,” said Bury. She asked Village Manager Larry Deetjen to look into the possibility of eliminating stickers, and making up the revenue elsewhere. But that didn’t go over too well with Hanigan. “They account for $900,000 in revenue to the village this year. I’m all ears as to how we are going to make up that amount of money in the budget, when we owe pensions,” said Hanigan, noting that he has followed orders from the board not to raise property taxes in recent years.
Final touches being added to ‘Haunted Hills of Palos’ By Michael Gilbert The only thing more frightening than the scary hayride planned for the Haunted Hills of Palos event later this month at Pleasure Lake may have been the path for the ride to traverse. The trail around Pleasure Lake, which is the route for the hayride, has become more of a mud trail — especially when it rains — as the wood chips that cover the trail have eroded from the cold and wet winter and rainy spring, leaving only dirt and grass, city officials said last week. The Haunted Hills of Palos, which is sponsored by the city’s community resource and recreation department, is to take place the weekend of Oct. 28-29, and figures to draw a large crowd as in addition to the hayride attendees will be able to enjoy a variety of concessions including pizza and s’mores, according to Kristin Violante, the city’s commissioner of community resources and recreation. A muddy trail would not have made for much fun at the event, which runs from 6-9 p.m. on both
days, Violante said. Enter the faculty and staff at Moraine Valley Community College, who, as part of the college’s Community Learning Day, spent more than three hours on Oct. 4 placing 75 cubic yards of wood chips around the trail at the lake, 10801 S. Roberts Road. “It was awesome timing because we have the Halloween event coming up there and without (the staff of MVCC) there is no way we could have gotten it prepared,” Violante said after the city council meeting last Thursday. “Not only does the hayride go on the trail but people have to walk to get on (the ride) and if the path wasn’t paved with the wood chips and it rained it would have been all muddy. Now the wagons have a nice surface and the people walking to the wagons have a nice surface.” Tickets for the hay ride are $5 for adults and $3 for those under 10 years old. From 6-7 p.m. on both nights a “non-scary” hayride will take place. Ald. Ricky Moore (4th Ward) is a member of the Moraine Valley Community College faculty and was one of the volunteers work-
ing at Pleasure Lake. Moore said he was more than pleased with the results. “It looks nice because it was pretty much dirt when we started,” he said. “I was about 10 minutes late to get back to the bus (to return to Moraine Valley after we were done working) and I just told people I got lost because the walking trail was covered by wood chips. It really does look so much better. “Pleasure Lake is probably one of the best-kept secrets in Palos Hills, and I’d say we enhanced the beauty and safety there.” Moore said Community Learning Day organizers approached Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett about different tasks that could be completed in town and after Bennett met with Public Works Commissioner Dave Weakley, the project at Pleasure Lake was decided upon. MVCC staff also volunteered their time at The Little
Red Schoolhouse, Sertoma Centre and at local food pantries and animal shelters, Moore said. The mulch used to cover the trail came from branches collected by the city’s chipper service, Moore said. The city’s public works department collects branches from single-family homes at various times throughout the year. “It’s nice because we kind of recycle,” Moore said of placing the chips at Pleasure Lake. The work completed by the MVCC staff received praise from Ald. Mark Brachman (2nd Ward) during the meeting. “The trail is now in tip-top shape,” he said. Moore expects he and his coworkers to return to Pleasure Lake in 2017 to once again enhance the trail. “As they say, ‘If the good Lord’s willing and the creeks don’t rise,’ we will be there next year,” Moore said.
Chicago Ridge resident is new Cook County Board commissioner By Joe Boyle Ed Moody was selected as the unanimous choice to become the new Cook County Board commissioner for the 6th District. He is replacing Joan Murphy, who served on the Cook County Board since 2002. She died Sept. 18 after a long bout with breast cancer. She was 79. Moody, the Worth Township Highway Commissioner, was selected over several other candidates Saturday at the Leonard Robinson Family Center in Richton Park. He made his presentation before a panel of eight 6th District committeemen. The other candidates were Antoine Bass, of Richton Park, president of the Rich Township High District 227 School Board; John A. Daly, of Oak Forest, vice chairman of the South Suburban College Community College District 510 Board; Donna Miller,
of Lynwood, who works in the biotech/ pharmaceutical industry and is the wife of former 29th District state Rep. David Moody Miller; Tricia Murphy, of Crestwood, daughter of Joan Murphy; Ed Paesel, of Sauk Village, executive director of the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association; and Crestwood Mayor Lou Presta. Committeemen stated that Moody is replacing someone who was elected from Worth Township by voters in the last election. Committeemen believe that Moody meets the choice of the voters from the area. “There were a lot of good, strong candidates that were considered,” said Thornton Township Committeeman Frank Zuccarelli.
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District Commissioner. He added that his experience in dealing with unions would be a plus. “I think that going down to Springfield, I would have some advantages that maybe some others don’t,” said Moody, pointing to his 25 years of managing campaigns and getting out the vote. Moody and Vicki, his wife of 21 years, reside in Chicago Ridge. They have raised their nephew Ryan for the last 13 years. He is currently an administrator with the chief judge at the Bridgeview Courthouse. He is a former technician engineer for the Cook County Highway Department. Cook County’s 6th District includes portions of Chicago Ridge, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Heights and Worth.
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Model train show at Richards brings out the kid in everyone The 14th annual Southland Model Railroad Show was held this past weekend at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The money raised from the event goes toward the Richards Performing Arts Department. The family event included numerous model train displays and operating layouts, huge Lego
Sean Mollenhauer, 3, and his father, John Mollenhauer, watch a model train pass them by at the model railroad show Saturday at Richards High School.
displays, a kids’ activities area, vendors and concessions. New this year were demonstrations on how visitors can set up their own model train display. Large crowds dropped by the model railroad show on Saturday and Sunday. Parents said that the kids specifically wanted to see the variety of trains and accessories.
A variety of trains were on display at the 14th annual Southland Model Railroad Show at Richards High School.
Isaac Gungor, 4, of New Lenox, and his grandmother, Virginia Ebrier, of Oak Lawn, attend the 14th Annual Southland Model Railroad Show at Richards High School in Oak Lawn on Saturday. Along with model trains that could be viewed this week at the 14th annual Southland Model Railroad Show at Richards High School were miniature buildings that gave the landscape a look of a small town.
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Halloween 5K walk/run will be held at Moraine Valley on Oct. 29 The Halloween 5K will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Moraine Valley Community College campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Participants can walk or run the chip-timed, certified 5K (3.1 mile) loop around campus with the runners taking off first and prizes awarded to the top finishers. Children ages 5 to 12 also can participate in a 1K (.62 miles) run. All pre-registered participants receive a T-shirt. Costumes are encouraged. The Little Pumpkins Patch is a free family area open during and after the race that includes a cos-
tume contest, trunk-or-treating, bounce house, monster piñatas, face painting and pumpkin decorating. Registration is $40 for community members, $35 for Moraine Valley alumni, $25 for Moraine Valley students, and $10 for the children’s 1K race. Signing up on race day is $50 for community members, $40 for alumni, $35 for students, and $15 for children. Proceeds from the race will go to the Moraine Valley Foundation, which provides scholarships to students. For additional information or to register, visit www.morainevalley.edu/fitrec.
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News and events from our archives
Palos Hills City Council discusses annexation • 50 years ago
From the Oct. 13, 1966 issue The story: The Palos Hills City Council met Monday instead of the regular Tuesday meeting to discuss annexation of the proposed Walnut Hills unit. A hearing has been tentatively planned for Nov. 15 with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission regarding the Walnut Hill unit. Attorney Ed Levin also informed the council that he has been advised that the engineering department of the Metropolitan Sanitary District will recommend to the board at the meeting on Oct. 14 the issuance of six sewer permits for Palos Hills. Palos Hills officials stated that the problems encountered in the design of the Palos Hills water system and reservoir has been successfully cleaned up.
Dist. 127 1/2 hopes to recoup losses in state budget costs
• 25 years ago
From the Oct. 10, 1991 issue The story: Officials in Chicago Ridge School District 1271/2 are hoping a petition to Gov. Jim Edgar will recoup nearly $80,000 in what they believe are losses in state budget costs. The District 1271/2 Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday night to send a petition to Edgar requesting state aid payments not be held back one month as will be the case next year, thus disrupting the future financial status of the district. According to Supt. Bruce Lane, a change in state law will now push the two June 1992 payments to July 1992, in effect eliminating a total of $77,758 in payments from the state to the district. Even though state legislators keep describing the change in payment structure as a delay, Lane disagreed. The quote: “It is not a delay, it is a loss,” said Lane. “Come June 30, 1992, we will have received (almost) $80,000 less unless they decide to give us the money back later, which they won’t.”
Richards High School introduces Athletic Hall of Fame • 10 years ago
From the Oct. 12, 2006 issue The story: Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, opened its Athletic Hall of Fame last month during a dinner honoring teams, administrators, coaches and athletes. The teams and athletes honored were saluted based on their achievements at Richards and after graduation. Coaches and administrators were selected for their achievements at Richards and after graduation. Coaches and administrators were selected for their achievements and support of the school athletic programs. The Hall of Fame’s first class includes the 1975 and 1977 state champion wrestling teams, state champion girls volleyball team, Lloyd Lowe, the school’s first principal from 1966 to 1982; former athletic director Ed Murphy, Tom Heniff, head varsity wrestling coach from 1972 to 1983; Gary Korhonen, varsity football coach since 1972; and athletes Jill Justin-Coffel; Bill Kelly, two-time state wrestling champion; Debbie Rutkowski-Murphy, state track champion; and Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat guard and 2006 NBA Final MVP.
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Students prepare for the Live Like Abby Family Fest Nearly 30 classmates, friends and family members of Abby Wujcik gathered last week at Kolmar School in Oak Lawn to decorate signs for the upcoming Live Like Abby Family Fest, which will take place from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St., Oak Lawn. Signs will be used to mark various attractions, games and activities at the fest, and classmates and friends of Abby’s will be working many of the activities at the event. The Live Like Abby Family Fest will honor the life of 8-year-old Oak Lawn resident Abby Wujcik, who died of a pediatric brain tumor in 2013. While she was a student at Kolmar School, Abby was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012. In her short life, Abby endured 115 chemotherapy sessions, 40 clinic visits, 33 radiation treatments, over 30 days in the hospital, and two surgeries before she lost her battle. The Live Like Abby Family Fest will feature afternoon fun for children of all ages, including bounce houses, face painting, games, incredible raffles, food, music, prizes, and much more. The Family Fest will provide an opportunity to celebrate the life of an incredibly strong girl who touched the lives of many during her time. General admission is free, with tickets available for purchase for food, games and activities. The Live Like Abby Family Fest will raise funds for The Live Submitted photo Like Abby Foundation, a partner of the John McNicholas Brain Some of Abby Wujcik’s former classmates got together at Kolmar School Tumor Foundation, whose mission is to improve treatments and to decorate signs for the various attractions and activities that will be ultimately find a cure for brain cancer in children. For more informafeatured at the Family Fest on Oct. 22. tion on the Live Like Abby Family Fest, visit www.livelikeabby.org
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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Cold steel. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. Last week’s Whatizit proved to be a stumper for our readers. It was not an easy one — unless you occasionally drop by Gale Moore Park at 109th Street and Nordica Avenue in Worth. If you drive along the western end of the park, you will notice a series of homes that stand out in this community. A portion of the sign could be seen in the photo indicating that this is the Depot Street historic district of Worth. The homes include Cape Cods, Dutch colonials, bungalows, ranches and even Sears catalog homes dating back to the 1940s. The homes can be found along 109th and 110th streets. We admit that this was a little more difficult than usual. Not many people realize these homes exist in Worth.
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CHICAGO RIDGE Halloween at the Park will be held at Freedom Activity Center Halloween at the Park will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6522 Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge. Participants with costumes can enter a contest and win a prize. Costumes will be judged by park district staff and will be based on various criteria. Judging begins at 11 a.m. Games, a mummy wrap, candy hide and seek and other activities will take place. Large inflatables will be set up all day.
Mothers and daughters can create art together Mothers and daughters can enjoy a night out working on their creativity from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6522 Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge. Each mother and daughter will be able to create their very own artwork while enjoying some snacks and drinks. Participants will be able to take their art home with them at the end of the night. The fee is $25 for mother and daughter residents. The fee is $35 for mother and daughter non-residents. For each additional girl the fee is $10. Registration deadline is Monday, Oct. 17.
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Evergreen Park Senior Council to hold luncheon program The Evergreen Park Senior Council will hold a luncheon program at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 9457 S. Homan Ave. Mariano’s Pharmacy will be on site to administer flu and pneumonia vaccine. Members are required to bring their Medicare card. Dennis Duffy, director of the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, will present an overview of the department. Following the spaghetti and meatballs luncheon, guests will be entertained by Afterglow, featuring vocalists Gene and Francesca with songs from the ‘40s and ‘50s. The luncheon fee is $7. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Oct. 17. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.
Evergreen Park Youth Commission fall coat drive The Evergreen Park Youth Commission is holding a fall coat drive and items can be dropped off before Wednesday, Nov. 20 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 9457 S. Homan Ave. More information on the program can be obtained by calling Jim Feltz, director of the Youth Commission, at (708) 229-3377.
Youth drama classes to be held at Community Center Youth drama classes for ages 8 and up will be held on Fridays beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 9457 S. Homan Ave.. The instructor is Cathi Diamond, an Evergreen Park resident and member of the Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre Program. Participants will take part in a small play production. Youths will learn auditions, stage directions, vocalization and improvisation, culminating in a play production in the spring. More information can be obtained by calling the Recreation Center, (708) 229-3373.
HICKORY HILLS
Holiday craft bazaar to be held at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church The annual holiday craft bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St. Featuring 40 crafters and vendors, a variety of gift baskets, penny social table, bake sale,
raffles, and food served all day. Admission is free. More information can be obtained by calling Grace, (708) 423-6378 or visit hickoryhillspress.org.
OAK LAWN
Pumpkin Patch to be held at First United The annual Pumpkin Patch will be held from 10 a.m. to dusk Saturdays and noon to dusk Sundays, Oct. 16 to Oct. 31, at First United United Methodist Church, 100th Street and Central Avenue, Oak Lawn. A large selection of pumpkins will be available, along with a variety of gourds, Indian corn and strawberry corn. Admission is free. A gifts and goodies tent will be available. Tractor rides and a leaf pile for the children will be part of the festivities. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-1170.
Arts Commission schedules ‘Sip ‘n Paint’ event The Oak Lawn Arts Commission will hold a “Sip ‘n Paint” art class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Art Clay World, 4535 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn. Visitors will have an opportunity to sip wine and socialize while receiving instruction on to paint their own canvas work to take home. Guests are required to be at least 21 years old to participate. Reserve a spot by calling (708) 857-8800. Walk-ins are welcome, if space is available. The registration fee is $40 for supplies and refreshments. More information can be obtained by visiting the Oak Lawn website at www.oaklawn-il.gov.
Ribbon-cutting will be held for renovated Phillips Park The Oak Lawn Park District will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 for Phillips Park, 53rd Street and Alexander Avenue. Park renovations include new playground equipment, mini spray pad, central seating plaza, new landscaping and drinking fountain.
Free seminar on suicide prevention to be held at Pilgrim Faith Church NAMI Southwest is sponsoring a free seminar at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave. Karen Shockley, MS, LCPC, the director of the Counseling Center at St. Xavier University, will speak about “QPR: Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention.” This program teaches the warning signs of a suicide crisis and helps train participants on how to respond appropriately. In the U.S today, suicide is the second leading cause of death in youths between the ages of 15 and 24. It is estimated more than 90 percent of people who die by suicide have an underlying mental illness. Each day, 18 to 22 veterans die by suicide, according to the NAMI.
Oak Lawn Park District hosts ‘Spookview’ event for children The Oak Lawn Park District’s annual, family-friendly Spookview event geared for children ages 2 to 12 will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Children may come dressed in costume and participate in the parade at 1 p.m. Participants will meet in the main lobby. After the parade, the fun will continue with spooky activities that include an interactive maze, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, black light game room, inflatables, spooky tattoos, magic, dance performances from the park district’s “IndepenDance” Dance Team. Purchase an all-inclusive wristband for the first child at a price of $10 and $5 for each additional child (some activity restrictions may apply with wristband. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted). Concessions will be available with cash only. Children should bring their own trick-ortreat containers or bags to hold prizes or treats. Parking is available in the west lot, off of
Kilpatrick, or on Kilpatrick and 110th Street. Residents can volunteer at Spookview. Individuals must be at least 13 years old. For more volunteering information, call Chris Tiesch, (708) 857-2200. More information about Spookview can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.
Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss horror classic ‘Carrie’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 1976 horror classic “Carrie” with a screening and discussion from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. 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.
Annual fall bazaar to be held at Faith Lutheran Church The annual fall bazaar will be held by the Faith Lutheran Church Ladies Aid from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the church, 9701 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn. Crafts, a bake sale, raffle and a white elephant table will be featured at the event. Chili and hot dogs will be served. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 424-1059.
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St. Gerald Mothers Club to host Fall Crafts Show The St. Gerald Mothers Club Fall Craft Show will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the school, 9300 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Admission is free. Vendor information can be obtained at stgcraftshow@ stgerald.com.
Oak Lawn Park District to hold 22nd Annual Turkey Shoot The Oak Lawn Park District will host its 22nd Annual Turkey Shoot from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov 13 at the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Each participating team will receive 10 free throws for a chance to win a turkey to gobble up for Thanksgiving dinner. Teams will consist of one parent and child, ages 4 and up, and be divided into appropriate age groups. The team who makes the most shots in each division will win. Mini-basketballs and nets will be available for younger children. There will be raffle prizes for all children. Parents may compete with more than one child. This event is free for residents. The fee for non-residents is $6. Register in advance at www.olparks.com. The registration code is 216101-00. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2420.
PALOS HILLS Moraine Board of Trustees schedule monthly meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The meeting will take place in the Board Room, Building D, Room D219, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.
‘Haunted Hills of Palos’ hayride will be held The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Center will be hosting their “Haunted Hills of Palos” event on Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29 at Pleasure Lake Park, 10801 S. Roberts Road. The event will feature a hayride that travels through the woods meeting scary people and scenes throughout the way. Each night, the event will start with a less scary ride from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by the more scary ride from 7 to 9 p.m. Cost is $5for individuals 11 years and older, $3 for 10 years and younger. Pizza as well as other concessions will be available for purchase. For further information can be obtained by calling the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.
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ctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We can’t be reminded enough about the mental and physical abuses some women endure in relationships that all too often become tragic statistics. Women often become the main victims of abuse. But men also have been abused in some relationships. And while women are usually the main targets, these traumatic relationships affect everyone in the family. That’s why it is important to rally around not just moms, but dads, sisters, brothers and friends as well. People who are in abusive relationships often don’t know where to turn. They are often ashamed and believe that they are part of the problem. This distorted thinking often is a result of long years of abuse that could be due to low self-esteem. Domestic violence not only leaves physical scars but emotional wounds as well. Sometimes those emotional scars take years to heal. It is important to let people you know who are in abusive relationships that they are not alone. They don’t have to live in the shadows and continue to think they are the problem. Relatives, friends and even co-workers can and should reach out to these people. Abused spouses also are trying to raise children and work outside the home. That’s difficult for anyone. Locally, we have the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. An upcoming event sponsored by the Crisis Center is Dance 4 Awareness, to be helf from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, in the M Building. The Crisis Center is holding Light up the Night for victims and survivors of domestic violence by dancing the night away with six hours of dance hits played by Chicago’s DJ John Herrera, dance contests, raffles, chances to earn prizes and much more. No experience is necessary. Just bring a desire to help others and have a great time. Learn more about how to join a team and get started in Lighting Up the Night for someone who needs hope. Residents can register at www.ccssd4a.com. The Orland Park Community Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Sandburg High School, 13300 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park. The Volunteer Resource Fair is being held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at Governor State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. Residents can contact the Crisis Center at (708) 429-7233, or online at info@crisisctr.org or www.crisisctr.org. The mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach also reaches out to the abused and the vulnerable. The Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence mission is threefold. The first is to raise awareness of domestic violence throughout the archdiocese. Second is to promote the development and delivery of services, such as counseling and group support, to women, men and children victims of domestic violence, as well as to perpetrators, at local parishes and through archdiocesan institutions and agencies. Third is to advocate for the prevention of domestic violence. Girls and boys, young women and young men must learn to recognize the elements of unhealthy and healthy relationships. This is accomplished through education at home, in parishes, and in schools. The Domestic Violence Manual is a collection of information from a variety of sources available to the general public free of charge. This manual will be very useful to those ministering in the area of domestic violence and closely related areas. The manual is designed to be a living document, which means that additions and subtractions may occur from time to time. In an emergency, residents should call 911 or call the National Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline at (800) 799-7233, (800) 787-3224 TTY for counseling assistance. The website is at www.ndvh.org
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
L INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT
What’s fit for the web, and what doesn’t fit?
By Gene Policinski
So, consider the internet to be one, big ole’ bucket of free expression — news and information pouring in constantly. And then consider what would you want poured into that bucket? What would you keep out? Those two simple questions likely will occupy much time and talk over the next years, if not the next decades, as we are forced to consider the nature of the stuff — speech, news and information — that goes into and comes out of the World Wide Web. If you live in the United States and live under the First Amendment as it currently stands, the immediate answer to “in-out” questions, with very few exceptions, is “Whatever I want.” Nothing in the 45 words that define our core freedoms provides for limits or gives specific guidance to anybody. And so for at least the last 100 years, the tilt has been toward more speech, more protections for a free press and more informational “stuff” for everybody. Google, Facebook and their e-contemporaries, as private not government operations, are free to post, block or remove content as they will — on our behalf. Most cite “community standards” as reasons for impeding the free flow of information through their products and services. But “going global” via the web raises new issues and new standards, often in contradictory ways. Several reports over the past few days highlight the old and new complexity behind “simple” editorial decisions and algorithmic applications of group standards in planetary systems. Journalism think tank Poynter reported a few days go on a large surge in requests to U.S. news outlets to remove past items, for reasons ranging from not-guilty verdicts to plain embarrassment — a manifestation of something engagingly called “the right to be forgotten.” And a European human rights group called on the United Kingdom to prevent news outlets in the UK from reporting whether or not terrorists are Muslim, as a means of fighting Islamophobia and countering violence against law-abiding Muslims. Consider the implications eliminating negative information and images from our varied web personifications. Sure, news reports of that humiliating court appearance continue to sting, even if the case was dismissed. Or paying a fine disposed of the legal aspects of that relatively minor traffic violation. Even in more serious matters, once one has paid their “debt to society,” as it was once politely referred to, what’s the value in continuing to be connected to a past act? For one thing, such reports are an independent record of what actually happened, not
subject to future spiteful revision or gossipy inaccuracies. When contained in a public record, such accounts also serve to hold public officials accountable, particularly when aggregated to show trends, spending patterns and perhaps questionable discrepancies and unfairness. Scrubbing news reports of religious references when terrorism is involved — in the name of preventing slurs and violence aimed at an entire faith community — has a noble ring to it. But taking a shortcut through a full reporting by a free press as a means of combating the seamy side of societal bigotry and overreaction seems an unlikely and largely ineffective path to a better world. Where does such an approach stop? Should those periodic bursts of armed conflict between India and Pakistan be vaguely reported as “things that kind of happen between two nations that don’t seem to like each other,” ignoring the faith-based, Hindu-Muslim nature of the long-extant dispute? Should violence flare again in Northern Ireland, are news operations to be required to treat it as a kind of “skinand-shirts” intramural contest gone awry, not a battle between Protestant and Catholic extremists? When tribal identity and tensions in Africa result in war, should the media just say it happened “well, because some people didn’t like other people”? “Forgetting” factual reports or preventing the free flow of information as uncomfortable and inconvenient as it may be will create information “holes” where unfounded rumor, false data and outright fiction will reign unrefuted. Credible information, freely reported and freely discussed, is the foundation for self-governance and democratic societies, which survive and thrive on “facts” on which to build discussion and decision. And a credible record of the past is required to measure the present and realistically prepare for the future. To revise history in the name of personal comfort, or to limit the flow of information to deal with unwanted outcomes, risks transforming the vaunted “marketplace of ideas” — that crucible in which we debate, disagree but hopefully discover the best ideas for the public good — into little more than a carnival sideshow. And such moves could well turn the World Wide Web, with its optimistic promise of making more information available to more people than at any time in human history, into a New Age version of that Shakespearian vision in Macbeth of “a tale. Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury. Signifying nothing.” Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum. org. Follow him on Twitter: @genefac
Americans must pull together Prosecutorial discretion: prodigious power to battle Alzheimer’s Recent decades have seen an extraordinary shift in our expectations when we are confronted with what once were terminal illnesses. With access to quality healthcare, HIV can now be managed for decades and many forms of cancer that were once death sentences are now treatable. I decided to write this letter after seeing an Alzheimer’s Association-produced video that challenged viewers to realize that. With the dedication and resources that have successfully turned the tables on other previously terminal illnesses, the first Alzheimer’s disease survivor could be alive right now. Americans must understand that finding a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease is as critical as continuing to increase survival rates of HIV and various forms of cancer. More than 5.4 million people in our country have Alzheimer’s and it is the only disease in the top 10 causes of death for which no
prevention, treatment or cure exists —– it is 100 percent lethal. As a result, this year alone, the federal government will spend more than $160 billion caring for people with Alzheimer’s, and as the baby boomer generation ages, this number will grow every year. In my role as an Alzheimer’s Association Ambassador, I work with other advocates to build congressional support for funding Alzheimer’s research. Our Congressman, Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), has supported increasing federal research funding in the past, but we still have yet to hit even half of the $2 billion per year level that National Institutes of Health leaders say is necessary to beat this disease, so we need his support again. With the past history of successes that we have seen from the NIH, we can expect our investments to pay off — as long as we make them. — Patti Lynch, Oak Lawn
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By David Sterba and Paul Biebel Jr. The Illinois Constitution gives prosecutors unfettered latitude, within certain legal bounds, for a very good reason: prudent exercise of this latitude is what keeps the system from falling apart. Deciding how to allocate resources and deciding when it makes sense to bring criminal charges is a vital feature in the criminal justice system, as well as in democracy itself. By exercising discretion and “doing the right thing” in any particular situation, the prosecutor serves the public good. In contrast, prosecuting cases that should not go to trial only makes things worse: it squanders valuable judicial resources, taxes, and burdens the jury system and the public. Such prosecutions also place individuals in legal jeopardy when mental health treatment or some other plans for rehabilitation are better options. The state’s attorney has nearly absolute authority to decide whether to bring criminal charges, what charges to prefer, and how to pursue each case makes prosecutors among the most powerful of public officials. Moreover, in light of the litany of criminal offenses for which legislative limitations restrict a judge’s ability to tailor a sentence below a mandatory minimum — which effectively handcuffs judges and prevents them from exercising sentencing discretion — the enlightened exercise of sound prosecutorial discretion is even more crucial and vital to the administration of justice. This reality underscores the pivotal and sometimes supreme role prosecutors play in the criminal-justice system. With this prosecutorial power comes a tremendous responsibility. The Illinois Supreme Court has held that a prosecutor has the responsibility of a minister of justice and not simply that of an advocate. In other words, the duty of a public prosecutor is to seek justice, not merely to convict.
There are many pros and cons to empowering prosecutors with such broad discretion, but there are few methods of holding them to account for their prosecutorial decisions. As a matter of law, prosecutors enjoy absolute immunity for actions taken in initiating and presenting a criminal prosecution. However, a prosecutor could still be criminally punished for misconduct and could also be subject to professional discipline. And, of course, elected prosecutors are subject to voter rejection at the polls. To be sure, absolute immunity has its limits. The U.S. Supreme Court has held that it applies only to acts that are intimately associated with the judicial phase of the criminal process. Such immunity does not apply when a prosecutor is not acting as an officer of the court, such as when engaging in investigative or administrative tasks. Yet, even when performing these official but non-prosecutorial functions, prosecutors still enjoy qualified immunity for their actions. Due to their broad discretion and their near absolute immunity from lawsuits, prosecutors have a free hand to serve the public interest. These same powers, however, mean that there are limited remedies for prosecutorial misconduct, and so it falls to the public itself to vigilantly hold prosecutors to account for actions undertaken in the public trust. It is worth the effort to do so: when prosecutors use good judgment and properly exercise their discretion, they serve justice. David P. Sterba is a retired Illinois appellate justice and a former presiding judge and trial judge. He is currently a partner at Walsh, Fewkes & Sterba, located in Palos Heights, and an adjunct professor of law at The John Marshall Law School.
Paul Biebel, Jr. is a retired circuit judge and former presiding judge of the Criminal Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
ast week I wrote about how most violence in Chicagoland is the result of street gangs, but we’re not doing a good job stopping it. We should treat street gangs as terrorist organizations, stripping them of their rights. Stop them. Frisk them. Throw them in jail before they kill another child. I won’t pass the buck and blame it all on Mayor Rahm Emanuel, or even the Chicago police. We’re all responsible, including and especially the parents of street gang members. Most police are doing the best job they can. Mayor Emanuel has vowed to put 1,000 more police on the streets. I think it’s a good idea. But even with more police, we can’t stop street gangs from killing people by waiting for them to break the law and then responding. We need to be pro-active. We’re dealing with dead children and communities living in utter fear. I asked readers who live in areas where killings have occurred in Chicago and the suburbs to share their experiences and offer ideas on what can be done. So many people are living dayto-day in fear their children might be killed by street gangs. It’s not an exaggeration. Imagine. Hearing gunshots every day is not that unusual to many people. One woman in the Back of the Yards neighborhood wrote: “Gang-related shootings are so common where I live that when I hear the gunshots I can usually pinpoint the exact block if not the approximate address,” she shared. “Clearly street gangs are domestic terrorist organizations, but I’m afraid we are on a slippery slope if we start designating them as terrorists. The number of cold cases related to fatal gang shootings is way too high. Certainly arresting more shooters would make a big difference, and that would involve surveillance of known gang hot spots.” Part of the problem, though, is the community doesn’t have faith in the police, she said. Many don’t believe police respond fast enough. And, if they complain, the gangs will find out who they are. “Where I live people are afraid to be seen talking to police. I can certainly understand that, having had my own problems with our local gang. The police seem unable to do much to protect those who have problems with gangs. Often people in this situation have to seek out the gang leaders and ask for the harassment to stop,” she explained. “Most of my neighbors seem to feel that calling the police is worse than useless. One woman called regarding gang graffiti and the police officer switched the topic to the upkeep of her home. The running joke around here is that the police are too busy hunting down notorious women in their 50s because of the numerous stops of older women.” She said residents know where the street gangs hang out and who they are, but complaining doesn’t achieve much. “There is a particular area nearby about which I have complained innumerable times. There have been many shootings near that spot recently, including a girl of 17, but I see little has been done about that spot. It continues to be a gang hangout and people are still afraid to walk down that block.” She added, and I agree that “gang shootings have increased a lot since Gov. Rauner defunded Ceasefire and other similar initiatives.” I have more responses I will share in future columns and post on my website at www.RayHanania.com. There are just too many. If you live in an area plagued by street gangs and violence, tell me about it so I can share it. The public needs to hear these stories. Too often we only listen to the activists, the police and the politicians. Sometimes, we need to hear it directly from you. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.
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SXU to host 2016 Fall Internship and Job Fair
Spending time with family at Starved Rock is truly picture perfect
The 2016 Fall Internship and Job Fair will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at the St. Xavier University’s Shannon Center, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. The fair is hosted by the Office of Career Services. The event is free. Employers will recruit for fulltime, part-time and internship positions in various industries. Attendees are advised to dress professionally and bring many copies of their resumes.
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onday marked several observances of Columbus Day with parades, festivals and events to occupy those of us looking to spend our highly anticipated day off wisely. As most know, Christopher Columbus was an explorer said to have been determined to find a direct water route west from Europe to Asia, but instead he discovered America. In lieu of Mr. Columbus’ voyage, I took my family and a few friends on an exploration as well. After all, the day wasn’t solely about Christopher, it happened to be my birthday. “All I want for my birthday is a family picture in a beautiful setting we’ve never been,” I told my husband Don. “Starved Rock has a ton of canyons and waterfalls that would make a beautiful backdrop for a family photo.” I’m one of those moms who likes taking fall family photos for Christmas cards. I will spend weeks scouting locations and selecting coordinating outfits while watching the fall foliage forecast to ensure we look magazine publication worthy. Don’t most of us get our inspiration from magazines? Could someone pa-leez tell my family how they’re supposed to conduct themselves during a photo shoot? Clearly they haven’t been briefed! “How do you expect us to want to smile if you keep yelling at us?” questioned Don. I swear he asks me that every year. I wouldn’t have to subject them or myself to such harsh conditions if they’d just cooperate. No matter how many times I ask him to refrain, he still points at the lens to instruct the kids where to look. Who wants a picture with his index finger pointing at the camera? Not me!
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The Parker family members smile for the camera during their outing Monday to Starved Rock.
Then, as if on cue, he closes his eyes on almost every single shot! What starts off joyous typically turns into a highly stressful experience for all of us. I usually guilt them into posing. “I can’t believe you’re doing this to me after all I do for you,” I’ve been known to scold. Of course this year was going to be different because it was the only request I desired of them for my birthday. We were dressed in white shirts and denim jeans with an ideal 68-degree day to keep our temperaments in check. The setting was beautiful. There we stood at the foot of the French Canyon at the golden hour, which most photographers refer to as the magic hour because it’s either before sunrise or just before sunset. In our case, it was the latter. Did I get my photo? NO! Rhonda-Rene continuously maneuvered out of the frame while Don gave chase during my tutorials to those around me on how to work my DSLR camera. By the time all was said and done, it was too dark to get a viable shot. The pictures came out grainy and out of focus. I didn’t hike back to the car. It was more like a grumpy stomp!
Don was quick to snuff my flame by offering a “do over” the next day at Matthiessen State Park in Utica, IL. “Let’s forget the photo,” I told him. “Let’s just go have fun.” Off through the forest we went down several flights of wooden staircases until we arrived at the bottom of a gorgeous, gushing waterfall. Don said getting to it was like auditioning for a slot on the television series, “American Ninja Warrior.” We had to hop tree vines, and balance walking over creeks on wooden planks and partially submerged rock trails. It was adventurous, exciting and absolutely the most fun I’ve had in a long time. There were no matching outfits, perfectly applied makeup or fancy hairdos to capture a picture worthy of a Christmas card. Nonetheless, we just so happened to capture a beautiful family photo of authentic happiness. I, like Christopher, didn’t accomplish what I set out for, but I absolutely found something more valuable.
Companies expect to be in attendance include: Advocate Healthcare; Big Shoulders Fund; Burke Beverage Inc.; ChildCare Careers; Cook County Sheriff’s Department; Edward Jones; Jewel-Osco; Little Company of Mary Hospital; TCF Bank; and Walgreens. A full list of employers is available on SXU’s website, keyword: job fair. For more information, contact the Office of Career Services at (773) 298-3131.
Little Company of Mary offers hospice training Residents who would like to become hospice volunteers for Little Company of Mary Hospital can receive training from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 15 and Oct. 22, in room WP8500 (West Pavilion, eighth floor) of the hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. The hospice program at LCMH provides care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Patients are cared for in their homes surrounded by the people who love them. Attendance is required
at both sessions. Reservations are required for these training sessions. Hospice volunteers are trained and supervised and can work in the patient’s home, the nursing home or in the hospice office where they provide administrative support to the hospice team. Residents interested in becoming a hospice volunteer can call Ann Putlak, (708) 229-6901. For more information about Little Company of Mary’s Hospice Program, call (708) 229-4663.
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Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter.
Crisis Center to hold Dance 4 Awareness event The Crisis Center for South Suburbia will hold the Dance 4 Awareness - Light up the Night from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Conference Center on the campus of Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Music will be played by Chicago DJ John Herrera. Contests, raffles, food and other activities will take place in a club-like setting. Every hour, a new dance theme will be presented by locally known, professional choreographers, and dance instructors will give a brief performance followed by instruction of popular dance moves in the genre. Dance themes include old school, slides, top 40 and hip hop. Each theme will run for an hour of open dance and the best dancer
overall will be awarded. Individuals and teams of all levels and abilities are invited to dance in this energetic club-like event in order to raise awareness and funds in support of domestic abuse. Dancer and spectator registration is $25 per person. Pre-registration includes one D4A T-shirt, access to Event Spectator Area. Food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. “Themed” Dance Hour participation available for an additional $10 per hour purchase. Dancers and team supporters will receive online support to raise required additional funds of $175 or more per dancer. Registered dancers will receive access to a personalized donation page through FirstGiving with CCSS support, a D4A T-Shirt, access
to Event Dance Floor for all six hours and two each of food and drink tickets. One hundred percent of net proceeds will go toward the support and education programs offered by CCSS. Donations are tax deductible. The Dance 4 Awareness will Light up the Night in honor of victims that have endured domestic abuse in their lives and for those that use the many services provided the Crisis Center. For more information about the Dance 4 Awareness or to register your support please visit www.ccssd4a.com or www.crisisctr.org. For sponsorship or detailed information, contact Chris Beele, special events coordinator, at cbeele@crisisctr.org or (708) 429-7255, ext. 118.
BEST OF THE WINE GUY
Stay healthy with foods that range from A to E
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ds I’ve said many times, the best medicines you can take to prevent and treat sickness are whole, natural foods. Fruits, vegetables, herbs and other plants such as beans are filled with vitamins and minerals they absorb from the Earth through their roots. We obtain the health benefits of these nutrients when we eat such foods. Here, in alphabetical order, are several foods and why they are good for you. The often-overlooked artichoke may help treat anemia, diarrhea, jaundice, rheumatism, halitosis, obesity, neuritis and dropsy. It also helps promote a basic environment in the body (acidic environments are known to cause cancer and other diseases). Asparagus has minimal medicinal value, but it is full of fiber and has small amounts of vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. Avocados are a delicious, delicate and nourishing fruit that is loaded with cellbuilding nutrients as well as vitamins A, B1 and C. It is also one of the highest-fiber foods on the planet. Yet, de-
spite this its pasty consistency makes it the perfect food for the aged or people with digestive problems. It can treat hemorrhoids, colitis, neuritis and insomnia. Who doesn’t love bananas? This tropical food is great for energy, and as we know, loaded with heart-friendly potassium as well as vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. People who work laborious jobs need them more than those who are sedentary. It is valuable in treating diarrhea, hemorrhoids, stomach ulcers and colitis. They are easily digestible and as such are great for babies, young children, the
SXU to host ‘Breakfast with Your Legislators’ St. Xavier University will host its 11th “Annual Breakfast With Your Legislators” on Thursday, Oct. 27 on the campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Registration and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Butler Reception Room located in SXU’s Warde Academic Center, followed by breakfast and the panel discussion at 8 a.m. Elected officials scheduled to attend include Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), state Sen. Mike Hastings (D-19th), state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), Cook County Commissioner John Daley (D-11th) and Chicago Ald. Matt O’Shea (19th).
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elderly and persons with digestive disorders. A little known fact about bananas is that the inner part of the peel can be scraped off and used to treat burns, boils and warts. Barley is a cell-builder full of protein and valuable for people who are underweight. It may also be ground and used as poultice for skin diseases and burns. Beans are closely related to green leafy vegetables, but are more nourishing with protein and vitamins A, B1, B2 and C. Eat them to prevent constipation, rheumatism, bladder and kidney problems, and acidosis. Kidney and navy beans are especially good for laborers and athletes, and persons with anemia. They are high in vitamin E. Beets may not be on most people’s lists of top foods, but this iron-rich root can prevent anemia, constipation, jaundice, dysentery, pimples and other skin disorders, bladder and kidney problems, obesity, menstrual problems and anxiety. Red beet tops, meanwhile, are richer than spinach in iron and
other minerals. They can all be used to treat tuberculosis, gonorrhea, tonsillitis, tumors and gout. They are also a great body cleanser that can help get rid of the toxins that accumulate from taking pharmaceuticals or other drugs. They contain potassium and vitamins A, B1, C and E. The only drawback is they must be used sparingly because they contain a high amount of oxalic acid. Blueberries are a summer favorite, but they do more than just taste good. They have cancer-fighting antioxidants and are a good blood purifier antiseptic. Use them to prevent constipation, diarrhea, menstrual disorders and for a clear complexion. 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.
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Irish sports bar opens in Midlothian J
P Flannery’s opened last month at 4025 W. 147th St. in Midlothian. Co-owner Jim McAuliffe called the new pub, which opened on Sept. 22, an “Irish sports bar.” Although McAuliffe is part of the family that operates Durbin’s restaurants across the south suburbs, he said PJ Flannery’s is not affiliated with the chain. McAuliffe said his partner is Robin Flannery and the idea for PJ Flannery’s was his and hers. “We came up with the Bob idea for an Irish sports Bong bar,” he said and PJ Flannery’s definitely fits that description. The bar is about 4,400 square feet and has indoor table seating for 22 and seating for 35 at the bar. There’s also an outdoor patio that has bar seating for 16 and table seating for 55. The pub features pool tables, dart machines, Golden Tee golf game, hockey game and a bowling game. Patrons can also play bags on the patio. Leagues are forming. And like any good sports bar there are big screen televisions. Sixteen of them. All 65 to 75 inches. Video gaming machines are coming, McAuliffe said. “The state has to sign off on the license. It takes about a month after you open.” PJ Flannery’s also has food. “It’s good bar food,” he said. “We have pizza, burgers, appetizers and salads.” There are free appetizers and a free pizza buffet at halftime during Bears games. While there’s no private party room, McAuliffe said they could accommodate parties on the patio. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (708) 9269662 or visit them on Facebook at JPFlannerys.
Hoyne Savings, Prospect Federal to merge North Side-based Hoyne Savings Bank announced last week an agreement to
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PJ Flannery’s is now open in Midlothian.
merge with Worth-based Prospect Federal Savings Bank. Hoyne will remain as the surviving institution after the deal closes, which is expected as early as the first quarter of next year. After the merger, the combined savings bank will have assets of approximately $500 million and $86 million in equity and operate a network of eight branches throughout the Chicagoland area. The boards of directors of Prospect and each of Hoyne’s entities have approved the merger. The merger is subject to regulatory approval and the approval of the members. “This transaction has been structured as a merger of equals as both of our institutions are strong, well-capitalized, customer-centric and highly-respected institutions,” Ralph Carstensen, president and CEO of Hoyne, said in a release. “Both Hoyne and Prospect have a similar culture and take pride in our long traditions of outstanding customer service and community involvement.” “This strategic partnership will expand resources to the individuals and businesses in our market area. Hoyne and Prospect remain committed to create superior and lasting banking relationships. In addition, this merger will also expand the bank’s deposit and lending capabilities, allowing us to better serve our customers,” Steven F. Rosenbaum, president and CEO of Prospect, said in the release. Carstensen will serve as the CEO of Hoyne, Hoyne Financial Corp. and Hoyne Savings after the merger, and Rosenbaum will serve as president and COO. The boards of directors of the continuing entities will consist of five current members of Hoyne’s board and four current members of Prospect’s board. Prospect Federal Savings Bank, founded in 1909, is a federally chartered mutual savings bank with offices in Worth, Oak Lawn and at 6858 S. Pulaski Road in Chicago.
Champps closes in Orland Park Three Champps sports bars in Illinois closed at the end of August including the location at 16165 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. Also closed were Champps locations in Lombard and Schaumburg. Last Call Guarantor LLC, the corporate parent for the Champps locations as well as Fox & Hound sports bars, closed 25 locations nationwide at the end of August as part of a deal to keep the company solvent long enough to be sold. Three Fox & Hound locations in Aurora, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights remain open. Last week, Fun Eats and Drinks LLC, a subsidiary of San Diego-based investment firm Kelly Investment Group, bought Last Call for $26.8 million at a U.S. bankruptcy court auction. The building is now for lease. It was the second time a sports bar in that location was closed because of a bankruptcy. A Fox & Hound sports bar closed Nov. 30, 2014, before reopening Dec. 3, 2014, as a Champps.
Beauty institute closes in Tinley Regency Beauty Institute, a cosmetology school with 79 locations nationwide, closed three Illinois locations abruptly last week including a campus at 15931 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park. Locations also closed were in Darien and Joliet. The company announced it was closing Sept. 28 because it did not have enough cash to continue operating. The announcement also blamed a declining number of cosmetology students, the inability to obtain financing and a negative characterization of for-profit colleges. 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
Oak Lawn Chamber sponsors business showcase and health fair The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will host the 17th Annual Business Showcase and Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15 at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, Oak Lawn. Many businesses are expected to participate by showcasing their various products and services. Flu shots will be available from Jewel/Osco Pharmacy for a fee, along
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with free blood glucose testing and blood pressure screen. The chamber will also have a full spectrum of healthcare providers, financial and banking representatives, home improvement specialist and more. The Business Showcase is held in conjunction with the Fall Arts and Crafts Fair, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher School Association at Oak Lawn High School. The
Oak Lawn Chamber will use a portion of the proceeds from the Showcase to provide college scholarships to eligible Oak Lawn Community High School seniors. For more information, or for an exhibitor application, call the chamber office at (708) 424-8300 or email office@oaklawnchamber. com. Booth fees are $85 for chamber members and $150 for non-members.
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.
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Tomov Dragan to Benjeddou Mohamed R, 10508 Ridge Dr, Unit #36A, $85,000; Nasakaitis Gary V to Korolow Daniel M, 10512 Oak Park Ave, $157,000; Bank Amer to Muthana Fattin, 6119 Marshall Ave, Unit #102, $65,000; Kopchik Corrine to Awadh Mona, 10534 S Central Ave, Unit #105343S, $68,000; Wiejska Bozena to Lara Ulices, 7100 98th St, Unit #303, $82,000; Szkoda Renata K to Koll Mathew, 5932 W 107th Pl, $210,500; Sabre Inv LLC to BW Dev LLC, 5734 W 109th St, $42,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Armoush Sari, 10960 Oxford Ave, $180,000; Gilbert Mitchell to Nayak Pradipkumar N, 6197 Washington St, $220,000; Bowes Cheri to Karountzos Katie, 10288 Southwest Hwy, Unit #23C, $106,500.
Evergreen Park Bank New York Mellon to Renewd Homes Inc, 2836 W 102nd St, $155,500; Sadler Donald Tr to Rehfield Raymond, 3344 W 99th St, $135,000; Skelly Elizabeth E to Miller Anthony M, 10131 S St. Louis Ave, $160,000; Arroyo Diane T to Prado Alexander, 2628 W 98th St, $187,000; Melody Mike to Marsan Thomas R, 9922 S St. Louis Ave, $225,000; Jig LLC to Vanderhyde James N, 10026 S Homan Ave, $190,000; Colander Maryann to Powers Sarah, 9312 S Trumbull Ave, $199,000; Pokorny Anne H Tr to Henderson Sheritha, 8946 S Francisco Ave, $163,000; US Bank Trust to Doran Edmund, 9857 S Lawndale Ave, $151,500; Lewis Vincent to Oliver Ricky, 3148 W 101st St, $185,000; Clark Larry L to Amplify Prop LLC, 3021 W 96th St, $8,800; Orellano Noel to Daley Daniel J, 9824 S Campbell Ave, $100,000; Alliance for Revitalized Comm LLC to Giles Keith, 9158 S Richmond Ave, $290,000.
Hickory Hills Russell Shei A Tr to Piotrowski Zbigniew, 9128 W 95th St, Unit #G36, $120,000; Standard B&T Co to Reyem Holdings LLC, 7732 W 98th St, $1,100,000; Matthews Anna B to Castro Jose L Jr, 8900 85th Ct, $215,000; Tanguay Marie H to Miranda Gabriel, 8623 90th Pl, $208,000; Szczerbiak Krystyna to Merdjemak Yacine, 8753 W Thomas Charles Ln, $120,000; Krol-Jozaga to Al-Wasmi Mohammad, 9131 Meadowview Dr, $237,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Reyes Evelin, 8905 Finley Dr, Unit #8905, $173,000; Countryside Bk Tr to Zyla Mateusz, 8801 84th Ave, $212,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Edward Gal Inc, 7930 W 93rd St, Unit #1B, $48,000.
Oak Lawn Midland Fed S&L Assn Tr to Soheil Kifah, 9932 Mansfield Ave, $277,500; Matis Estera Confederat to Chicago Title Land Trust, 4113 97th Pl, Unit #1104, $80,000; Slotarski Mary Tr to Salgado Martin R, 5840 W 89th St, $199,500; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Standard B&T Tr, 5008 Harnew Rd, $139,000; Cook County Sheriff to Standard B&T Tr, 5131 W 90th St, $83,000; US Bk to Fast Start Const Inc, 9307 S Ridgeland Ave, $58,000; Cipriani Robert to Berryman Steven, 9527 49th Ave, $246,000; Fannie Mae to Gandara Alejandro, 9721 S Keeler Ave, Unit #7208, $54,000; Gonzalez Jorge A to Cerda Maria O, 10332 Crawford Ave, Unit #306, $66,000; Shields Rachel E to Bakken Claudia, 10204 S Komensky Ave, $242,000; Jacobs Dennis W to Reichwein Ernst, 6116 W 94th St, $318,000; Reynolds Cynthia F Tr to Hernandez Jacinto Jr, 10433 Georgia Ln, $280,000; Manis Bonnie Adm to Moonan Jason, 10107 Kedvale Ave, $178,500; Chada William M to Giunta Alecia, 9207 54th Ct, $209,000; Sanchez Reyes to James Marlon L, 9221 S Ridgeland Ave, $183,000; Diversity Prop LLC to Maggio Victor, 8949 50th Ave, $180,000; Tennant Kathleen Mary Tr to Muniz Luis Manuel Segura, 4250 107th St, $187,000; Riccio Lawrence Tr to Solomon Timothy S, 10713 Laporte Ave, $209,000; Nelson Bonnie to Kopp Caroline E, 4740 105th Pl, Unit #1031, $117,000; Champion Mtg Co to Obrochta Wladyslawa, 9810 Meade Ave, $81,000; Albrecht Loreta to Navarro Cynthia, 4905 109th St, Unit #12103, $70,000; Daly Daniel G to Randick Timothy M, 10441 Kilbourn Ave, $240,000; Maggio Victor to Broderick Teresa, 9420 S Melvina Ave, Unit #94202NW, $130,000; Sikorski Nancy L to Grandview Cap LLC, 5425 99th Pl, $140,000; Knych Adam to Knap Roman, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #3062, $40,000; Highland Jay T to Medina Teresa A, 6135 W 94th St, Unit #B7, $95,000; Lake John J Jr to Ramsaran Anthony, 9732 Tulley Ave, $157,500.
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Neat Repeats Resale shops mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month The staff at Neat Repeats Resale shops are reminding residents that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and that sales from the these facilities benefit women and children in crisis. One in four women become victims of violence every day, according to national statistics. Sales from the Neat Repeats Resale shops financially support the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Volunteers are being sought to work five hours a week.
Neat Repeat Resale shops are located at 7026 W. 111th St., Worth, and 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park. More information can be obtained by calling the Worth office, (708) 361-6850, or Orland Park, (708) 364-7605. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.
Marquette Bank seeks families to sign up deployed soldiers to receive care packages Donations are being accepted for the 10th annual Adopt-aSoldier program, sponsored by Marquette Bank, through Saturday, Nov 5. Care packages filled with donation items will be sent to soldiers overseas during the upcoming holiday season. Donations from customers, employees and neighbors will be accepted at all bank locations. Packages will be prepared by Marquette Bank em-
ployees. Local schools are invited to make holiday cards or write thank you letters, which will be included in the care packages. Families who wish to sign up their military loved one can do so online at www.emarquettebank. com/Adopt-a-Soldier2016. For more information about Marquette Bank and its Neighborhood commitment, call (888) 254-9500 or visit www.emarquettebank.com/neighborhood.
Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 10) 30-year fi ed
RATES 3.500
APR 3.535
POINTS 0
15-year fi ed
2.875
2.930
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30-year fi ed Jumbo
3.750
3.795
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United Trust Bank (as of October 10)
Palos Hills
30-year fi ed
RATES 3.500
APR 3.475
POINTS 0
Real Estate Ent Inc to Smialek Angelika M, 10531 Palos Pl, Unit #10531B, $127,000; Brueggmann Patrick V to Waliczek Malgorzata, 6825 W 111th St, Unit #33C, $105,000; Bilevicius Antanas to Flores Daniel, 11115 S 84th Ave, Unit #111153A, $75,000; Sorensen Robert C to Szpernoga Szymon, 29 Cour Mason, $132,000; Rodriguez Erica to Popov Alexandru, 10 Cour Caravelle, $171,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Abdalla Mona, 8205 Millstone Dr, Unit #82C, $125,000; Muschwitz Bernard to Doniec Wojciech, 11012 Theresa Cir, Unit #G11, $120,000; Hodurek Lukasz to Waclaw Andrzej, 11030 S Roberts Rd, $156,500.
15-year fi ed
2.875
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10-year fi ed
2.750
2.767
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Prospect Federal (as of October 10) 30-year fi ed
RATES 3.500
APR 3.548
POINTS .25
20-year fi ed
3.250
3.318
.25
15-year fi ed
2.875
2.943
.25
All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.
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Moraine Valley professor promotes education, opens schools in India Dr. Shaheen Sayeed, the Moraine Valley Community College retiree and current adjunct professor of communication and literature, is helping raise funds for a new college near her hometown in India as well as starting an elementary school for poor children in that same vicinity. Sayeed has worked with Indian Muslim Relief and Charities (IMRC) for the last 30 years. When IMRC started an education project, she chaired a committee to help raise funds to support the Jahangirabad Institute of Technology in Barabanki, India, roughly 300 miles east of New Delhi in the north. The university opened five years ago in a neglected
19th century fort. Located in a remote place, accessibility is a challenge, but 500 to 600 students are enrolled, and the school is growing. Every year Sayeed returns to India for three weeks to promote the school and contribute in some capacity. Currently she is raising funds for a hostel to house young women who will study and live at the institution. “This school is 17 miles from the city in which I lived — Lucknow. IMRC got me involved, and I’ve been trying to help. I’ve held concerts, I’m raising funds and promoting the school,” Sayeed said. For her efforts, Sayeed was awarded the IMRC Distinguished Service Award on Sept. 4 at the
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Moraine Valley Community College retiree and current adjunct professor Dr. Shaheen Sayeed (yellow sari) with students from the school she opened in India.
group’s annual luncheon in Chicago.
Sayeed also opened an elementary school for poor children last
year in the manor house where her grandfather and great-grandfather were landlords in Sathrik, India. Named after her mother, the Ahmadi Akbar Warsi School, has six teachers and nearly 200 students between 3 and 12 years old (up to fifth grade). “In early January 2015, I visited our ancestral village manor some 12 years after the passing of my parents and found it in ruins. The village children, out of curiosity, came crowding in to meet me and my son. It was 11:10 a.m., and I asked the children why they were not in school. They laughed at my question. They told me there are lots of children who want to go but can’t afford to go to school. That moment the idea took root. Why not start a free school here
for these poor children?” she explained. Initially students attended for free, but Sayeed has since had to charge up to the equivalent of $1 per month for school maintenance and care of the children. Sayeed pays the teacher salaries, which are much lower than in the U.S., but the principal is a volunteer. “This is a marvel because it started from scratch. There is not much education for the poor. These kids have never had a chance to go to school. They know nothing. It doesn’t matter at what age you come, we’ll teach reading, writing and math. They want to learn,” she said. “They’re making great progress. You’d be amazed at how quick they learn. It’s absolutely mind boggling.”
Ring of Honor wrestlers will compete at Frontier Field House Ring of Honor wrestling will take place on Friday, Oct. 14 at the Frontier Field House, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the pre-show starts at 7:15 p.m. The bell time is at 7:30 p.m. Ring of Honor World Champion Adam Cole, also a Bullet Club member, will be on hand. Other Ring of Honor stars will also attend. More information and to obtain tickets, contact http://rohwrestling. com /live/events/2016/ oct/14/101416-glory-honor-chicago-ridge-il
Photo by Patty McCarthy, Ring of Honor
Adam Cole, Ring of Honor World Champion and member of the Bullet Club, will be on hand for the Ring of Honor wrestling show on Oct. 14.
Fall concert series set to begin Oct. 29 at St. Xavier University The diagram shows a preliminary look at development plans at the former Sabre Room site at 8900 W. 95th St. in Hickory Hills.
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through many emails with the developers about their plans. “We think it is fair to say that we were not impressed or very satisfied with the developer’s initial plans for the residential area,” said McAvoy. The approximate 10-acre part of the property is just west of the Sabre Room main building. “To their credit, the developer came back with major revisions regarding that part of the project,” said McAvoy. “Those changes addressed many of our concerns.” The Sabre Woods project would take in 30 acres, according to the developers. They said the property is ideal for development on the rolling land contours and the elevated views. The project would include wetlands and woodlands that interconnect with the
new building areas. The developers said that details have been discussed and will include storm water management. According to the engineers, they have taken into account several site challenges that include flooding and drainage. The developers said they will provide for circulation of vehicles, commercial, pedestrian and bicycle traffic on nearby local streets. The Sabre Woods Senior Village is being designed for residents ages 55 and older. A first meeting was held this past Wednesday night at the St. Patricia Parish Center in Hickory Hills. Included in Monday’s meeting will be a briefing by the development team on the land uses, buildings, facilities, layout and infrastructure improvements proposed for the property. The team will be composed of principals and senior staff of the property, Koziarz Group II; the developer (Chicagoland Realty Executives) and the project manager
(ReTown). During the first meeting with developers, McAvoy insisted that the developers conduct presentations and answer questions from residents before any city council consideration. Fonte and Howley were in agreement with that suggestion, said McAvoy. The Sabre Room was 67 years old when the doors closed for the final time at the end of May. In 1949, Arnold and Marie Muzzarelli founded the family-owned business on the site of the luxury Dynell Springs Spa. In recent years, it had been known for holding wedding receptions, New Year’s Eve parties, debutante galas and other celebrations in its various rooms. In its heyday, with space for up to 2,500 people, it was a popular concert venue for top stars such as Frank Sinatra in 1976 and Dean Martin in 1977. Liberace, Bob Hope, Dorothy Lamour and Rudy Vallee all appeared there over the years as well.
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large audience. “I was fascinated by the South Side of Chicago. I realized that’s where the best ghost stories are,” she said. Bielski then passed along details of Resurrection Mary. Different stories attributed to Resurrection Mary date back to the 1930s and ’20s. Stories of a young woman dressed in a white dress hitchhiking alongside Archer Avenue near the cemetery have been told over the years. According to folklore, the young girl has been picked up by drivers and does not engage in any conversation. Some of these drivers reported that she just disappears. According to Bielski, stories have her entering vehicles only to later open the passenger door and run to the entrance gates of Resurrection Cemetery along Archer Avenue and disappear. A report on Resurrection Mary appeared on “That’s Incredible” on ABC-TV in the 1980s. During that program, a man driving in from Summit reported that he did pick up a young woman hitchhiking along Archer Avenue in Justice. She suddenly opened the passenger door, raced toward the cemetery gates and disappeared, according to the driver. Bielski related another segment from that show in which a truck driver reported seeing a young woman clutching the cemetery gates. The truck driver stopped his vehicle and arrived at the gate, but the young woman dressed in white seemingly vanished. The truck driver then drove to the Justice police station. He returned with a Justice police officer, who examined the gates. According to the program, portions
Photo by Joe Boyle
Author Ursula Bielski displays a photo of Anna Norkus, who she believes may have been Resurrection Mary, and another photo of the cemetery gates. The one photo shows a dark section of the gates that Bielski said was clutched by the ghost and that eyewitnesses said were burned.
of the gates were burned and the small fingerprints were visible. The truck driver and Justice police officer reported seeing the burned gates and fingerprints. Bielski said the gates had been replaced several times only to have the burned indentations continuously reappear. Five years, ago, the gates were sprayed gold, Bielski said. The identity of Resurrection Mary has narrowed down to two young women, Bielski said. Mary Bregovy was from Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood. She had been dancing at the O Henry Ballroom (which became the Willowbrook Ballroom in 1959) that evening in 1934 and was later killed in a car crash on Lake Street and Wacker Drive. According to Bielski, some of Mary’s friends said they had seen her after she died along Archer Avenue near Resurrection Cemetery. Anna Norkus, 12, lived in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood and went out dancing one evening on July 20, 1927. She was accompanied by her father, relatives and friends. Unfortunately,
according to Bielski, the adults drank too much that night. Norkus died in a car crash after leaving the dance. Many believe that she is Resurrection Mary, Bielski said. Bielski is also fascinated with the old Bachelors Grove cemetery. Her latest book is titled “Haunted Bachelors Grove.” The cemetery is located just off 143rd Street in Rubio Woods between Ridgeland Avenue on the west and Central Avenue on the east. Bielski had taken a tour of the old cemetery grounds. She returned another night at the suggestion of a friend, who had links to the cemetery. Now BIelski admits that since this is part of the Cook County Forest Preserves, it is closed at night. She told the audience that they should not enter the grounds in the evening. But in a sense of adventure, she traveled through the cemetery grounds with a friend on a sweltering night. Bielski said they saw a mysterious set of lights. The two got lost when they tried to retrace their steps and it took them over four hours to leave.
“My friend knows every inch of that cemetery but could not explain how we got lost,” said Bielski. Bielski also has received reports of other people seeing bright lights that could not be accounted for and those travelers also became lost for hours. “I have never been so scared in my life,” said Bielski, who said the spirit that haunts Bachelors Grove is malicious. Even the notorious Al Capone was not immune to ghostly visits, said Bielski. Legend has it that Capone complained to guards while he was in prison that he was visited by Jimmy Clark, the brother-in-law of his nemesis, Bugs Moran. Clark was murdered in the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre on Chicago’s North Side in 1929. Moran was one of the intended targets but he did not accompany members of his gang who were killed that day. Capone reportedly wanted Moran eliminated. Bielski showed the audience a brick that she said was once part of the since demolished building where the murders took place. Bielski said Chicago’s North Side has its share of supernatural tales, including Lincoln Park Zoo, which she said is haunted due to the fact that it was a cemetery before the Great Fire of 1871. She recalls one story in 1933 in which a Chicago cabdriver picked up an elderly nun he took to Columbus Hospital. As the nun entered the building, she left a Bible in the back seat. The driver took the Bible and entered the hospital looking for the nun. A group of sisters greeted him and seemed to know who the nun was. They told him that she is St. Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini, who founded their order and the hospital. They informed the cabdriver that she was dead but that this happens all the time.
St. Xavier University’s Department of Music will host a series of concerts during this fall beginning with the wind ensemble and symphony orchestra performance at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 in the SXU Performing Space on campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. All performances are free for SXU students, faculty and staff with a current ID, as well as prospective students. General admission is $6 and admission for senior citizens, visiting students and members of the military is $5. The Wind Ensemble will present repertoire that explores creative ways composers have stolen and repurposed folk tunes throughout history. Those composers include Percy Grainger, Gustav Holst and Alfred Reed. The Symphony Orchestra will feature Brazilian-American composer Clarice Assad. Works
include her concerto Scattered, for piano and scat singer. In addition, Assad will perform on voice and percussion for her song, Tico-Tico no Fuba. For more information, contact the Department of Music at (773) 298-3421 or visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: music. OkTUBAfest will take place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at the university’s McGuire Hall. Polka and low brass music will be featured. The participants in the OkTUBAfest workshop will present a free evening concert. Members of the performing ensembles will include SXU faculty and students, as well as high school students and other community members. For more information regarding participation in the day’s educational event, contact Dr. Josh Thompson at jkthompson@sxu.edu or (773) 298-3422.
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pain, I am lying down for 17 hours a day.” He maintains a low-fat, lowcarbohydrate diet to prevent the build-up of fats in his blood. But the weekly trips to LaGrange Hospital for plasmapheresis are necessary. “Plasmapheresis is basically cleaning the blood of triglycerides by removing and replacing the plasma,” he said. “It is the only treatment available.” FCS is classified as a genetic disorder, and Childers suspects that other family members had it unknowingly. “My family is originally from southern Illinois, where medical care wasn’t the best. A lot of my family died young, of heart attacks that could have been brought on by this. I have been told that is the way I will go too, either a heart attack or a stroke.” He said he is working with doctors at the University of Chicago, who said a new medication is on the horizon, and will be available within the next year. “They said if it doesn’t work, the only thing left for me is removing the pancreas. But that comes with a lot of other issues. I would need an insulin pump, and it is only treating a symptom,” he said.
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force myself to get up every day to walk my two dogs because I have no energy.” The couple have started going to seminars and getting involved in Facebook groups dedicated to FCS in an effort to learn more about it and educate others as well. “It is great to be able to network with others with this condition. But it seems like I have one of the worst types of it. Some people only get attacks a couple of times a year. It is a very misunderstood condition, even in the medical community,” Childers said, noting that his wife often has to inform doctors of about it, including the fact that it can only be detected by a urine test rather than a blood test. “When I first applied for disability, I said pancreatitis was the reason because that was the first diagnosis. But pancreatitis is often a symptom of alcoholism. In the emergency room, they think I am an alcoholic, or addicted to pain medication,” he said. “I don’t even drink, so it gets tiresome. They don’t understand that because of the
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June 2017 the HLR band, HLR choir and HLR Drama will travel to Orlando, Fla., to perform at Disney World. We travel every other year, and this is a travel year for us.” Participating this year were model railroads exhibitors, including: Venture Crew 57,
Blackhawk Chapter NRHS, LGB MRRCC, Midwest N Pioneer Model RR Club, John Massura, Northwest Society of Engineers, Kane County Model RR Club, Jeff Viens/ Legos, British Train Society, Hertiage N-Track, Dupage Division NMRA, Midwest Rails, North Shore 4 Western Modular Club, CASG, Bolingbrook RR Club and Midwest Division TCA.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Queen of Peace Theater Co. will present ‘Funny Shorts’ The Queen of Peace Theater Company presents “Funny Shorts,” a collection of short comedies about anything and everything at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21 and 22, at the school, 7659 S. Linder Ave., Burbank. This patchwork performance uses a few key props and a bit of wordplay to tell stories about
a negotiation, a disgruntled tour guide at Mount Rushmore, composer Philip Glass stopping into a bakery and more. Expect some off-the-wall humor and a couple of surprise endings in this 45-minute theatrical performance. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and kids. Tickets are available at the door.
Worth girl appeared in Charlie Brown production
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Pictured are members of the cast and crew of the fall play “The Sparrow” at Richards High School. Performances are Oct. 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 at the door.
Fall play ‘The Sparrow’ will be performed at Richards The fall play “The Sparrow” will be held at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 13), Friday, Oct. 14; and Saturday, Oct. 15 at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Tickets are $8 at the door. “The Sparrow” details the life of Emily Book, who 10 years ago was the lone survivor of a horrible school bus accident, was sent away
from the tiny town of Spring Farm. Now, in her senior year, Emily must return in order to graduate from high school. When she arrives, shy and guarded, Emily is unwillingly thrust into the whirlwind of Spring Farm High. Guided by her biology teacher, Mr. Christopher, and befriended by head cheerleader, Jenny
McGrath, Emily must learn to fit in with her classmates while yearning to stay out of the spotlight. But when Jenny’s life is threatened in a dangerous stunt at the homecoming basketball game, Emily reveals her true powers as she saves Jenny’s life in a stunning display of telekinetic heroism.
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS
CHICAGO RIDGE Celebrating 50th birthday of reading program Patrons can take part in the “Happy 50th Birthday” events for the reading program at Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford. Residents can drop by to pick up a birthday cake reading log at the youth services desk. The registration is ongoing until Saturday, Dec. 10. Patrons can check in once a week to receive a birthday surprise. Each week a different birthday surprise will be offered. More information is available at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org or call (708) 423-7753.
Children can drop by and make crafts Children in grades one through five can drop in to make a craft each week from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 13 through Nov. 17, at the Chicago Ridge Library. Information is also available on the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org or call the library, (708) 423-7753.
Lego Block Party A Lego Block Party will be held for youths in the sixth grade through 12th grade at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can take the Legos and build their favorite design. Awards will be given out at the end of the program. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.
Candy Game to be played at library The Candy Game will be held for youths in the sixth through the 12th grade at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Kids can take part in the fast-moving game in which they will not know until the end how much candy they will win. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.
OAK LAWN Library sponsors ‘sports of wizards’ The Oak Lawn Library staff will sponsor their version of Dropin Quidditch from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Harry Potter’s the “sport of wizards” comes to life at the Village Green next door to the library. Children ages 6 and up are asked to come prepared for fun sporting events and dress for movement. Brooms and robes are optional.
Local legislators to meet and greet constituents State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) are encouraging constituents to share their thoughts and concerns during the “Meet and Greet Your Legislator” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
at the Oak Lawn Library. Burke and Cunningham will discuss the spring legislative session in Springfield, the help their offices can provide when navigating state programs, or any other state issue. “I always make it a priority to remain open and accessible to the people I represent,” Burke said. “This event is a chance for residents to talk informally with me about state issues, have questions answered and learn more about the services available through my office.”
1980s Trivia Night “Ready Player One” Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 sponsored by the Oak Lawn Library Guest will head over to the Homestead Barr, 9306 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, and challenge your knowledge of everything ‘80s in a night of entertainment. Trivia questions about Marty McFly’s trip in “Back to the Future” will be explored. Only food can be brought in to the Homestead. Drinks will have to be
GameMen will perform Chicago’s video game cover band, The GameMen, is playing a show Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Oak Lawn Library. The band begins to perform at 2 p.m. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Guests can play board games or put together a puzzle while listening to classic themes from games like Super Mario Brothers 2 and 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Exhibitors and panelists are sought for Fan Fest: Cosmic Quest Individuals who are interested in becoming an exhibitor or panelist at the third annual Fan Fest: Cosmic Quest can take part in the event that will be held May 6 at the Oak Lawn Library. Residents who are interested can visit bit.ly/OLPLfanfest to fill out an application. The deadline for submission is Tuesday, Nov. 1. The second annual Fan Fest: Epic Battles had more than 1,800 fans of all ages visiting the library. This pop culture celebration included free comics, exhibits, panels, stormtroopers, face painting, Quidditch, cosplay, wizard rock and after-hours trivia. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.
Nights of movies
Patrons can view two films during the month of October at the Oak Lawn Library. The 2011 “Addiction Incorporated” will be screened at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 13). The film is about a young drug researcher who is hired by a tobacco company. Victor DeNoble unexpectedly discovers the ingredients of addiction and fuels a national campaign to have it regulated. The movie is PG-13 and runs 100 minutes. The 2015 film “Trees in Trouble” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. The movie is about America’s urban and
community forests. The movie describes their history, growing importance to our health, and the serious threats they now face. The film is not rated and runs 27 minutes.
AARP driver course will be offered at library A refresher course designed to meet the needs of drivers age 50 and up will be he held from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 28 and 29, at the Oak Lawn Library. In-person registration begins Saturday, Oct 29 at the adult services desk. Many insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. Advance in-person registration and payment of fee required to participate. The registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members Participants must present a current AARP card at the time of registration to receive the discount. The sessions are limited to 30 students per series. Participants must attend their entire series to receive a certificate of completion. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708)-422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.
PALOS HILLS Teens and tweens can view ‘Captain America’ Youths can snack on pizza and drink pop during the Teen/ Tween Movie Night with the presentation of the PG-13-rated film “Captain America: Civil War at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The movies will be shown to kids ages 10 to 17. One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Registration closes the day before the program and is limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Children can take part in art club Children ages 6 and up can participate in the art club that will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will create their works and hang them in the gallery. The program could get messy so kids should dress accordingly. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Students can experiment with robots The Tech Club will be held for students in grades three through eight at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Green Hills Library. Registration is limited to 25. Youths can experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits, the Mbot robot and more. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Learn Android and phone basics at library Patrons will get an opportunity to learn how to become more comfortable with their Android tablet or phone during a session at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at
Worth resident Ava Gliva, 10, returned to the stage as Lucy in Theater on the Move’s production of “Charlie Brown and Friends” this past Sunday at The Baer Theater. She is a fifth-grader at Worth Elementary School and received praise for two years as a solo singer. She began her theatrical career at age 7 and has appeared in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, “Now and Then,” as Fan in “Bah Humbug” and most recently as Annie in “Everything’s Coming up Broadway with Theater On The Move. Her mom, Chris, was the assistant director for the Charlie Brown production. Her dad, Paul, is the set designer. She also had two brothers, Paul Jr. and Jake.
LEGAL NOTICE the Green Hills Library. Mike Gershbein will lead the lecture-based class and will demonstrate how to navigate, finds apps, and customize your device. Registration is limited to 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
Presidential campaign mudslinging is not new The current presidential campaign has been volatile but a program at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Green Hills Library, explores when it started. According to the program, the campaigns have actually become more civil over the years. Stories about the Jefferson vs. Adams campaign of 1800, the Lincoln vs. Douglas campaign of 1860, and Grant vs “anyone” will be examined. This event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff vs. STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 4, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 16725; CYNTHIA M. SEAMON A/K/A CYNTHIA SEAMON; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; LVNV FUNDING LLC; UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF LOUIS J. SEAMON A/K/A LOUIS SEAMON; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendant CASE NUMBER: 16 CH 09436 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JAMES STEVEN NEWMAN A/K/A JAMES S. NEWMAN, DOROTHY NEWMAN A/K/A DOROTHY M. NEWMAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 01897 9444 S. 82ND COURT 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 August 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 300 IN ELMORE’S HICKORY HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 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 9444 S. 82ND COURT, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU file your answer or otherwise file your appearance in this case in the Office of the Clerk of this Court, Dorothy Brown Richard J. Daley Center 50 West Washington Street 8th Floor Chicago, IL 60602 on or before NOVEMBER 7, 2016 A DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU AT ANY TIME AFTER THAT DAY AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRAYER OF SAID COMPLAINT.
NOTICE OF SALE – COUNT II PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 17, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 24, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PARCEL 1: UNIT NUMBER 45, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN HIDDEN LAKES ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED APRIL 29, 1980 AS DOCUMENT 25439399, IN SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS SET FORTH AND DEFINED IN DOCUMENT NO. 25441437, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Property Index No. 23-22-200-082-1027.
The judgment amount was $254,057.04. 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.
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.
the Mortgagor(s), to TCF National Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois, as Document No. 0936246032; and for other relief; that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law and that the said suit is now pending.
13 CH 16514 45 LUCAS DRIVE Palos Hills, IL 60465
The real estate is improved with a single family residence.
That this case has been commenced in this Court against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit:
COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 9317 S. 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 and which said Mortgage was made by: LOUIS J. SEAMON A/K/A LOUIS SEAMON AND CYNTHIA SEAMON EXECUTED THE MORTGAGE PLAINTIFF SEEKS TO FORECLOSE HEREIN; HOWEVER, LOUIS J. SEAMON A/K/A LOUIS SEAMON IS DECEASED AND THEREFORE, IS NOT NAMED AS A DEFENDANT IN THIS MATTER
BYLINE BANK Plaintiff, -v.- RYMSZA PROPERTIES, LLC, THE PRECIN COMPANY, HOME BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC f/k/a RYMSZA HOME BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC, CAROL L. RYMSZA, JOHN P. RYMSZA, JOSEPH M. RYMSZA, PATRICK M. KERRIGAN, KARYN KERRIGAN, CAROL L. RYMSZA, Trustee of the Carol L. Rymsza Revocable Trust dated 10/12/05, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CAROL L. RYMSZA, Trustee of the Carol L. Rymsza Revocable Trust dated 10/12/05, HIDDEN LAKES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, THE ESTATE OF CLARENCE PRECIN, GARY PRECIN, ROBERT PRECIN, SCOTT PRECIN, SUZANNE PRECIN, DAWN EVANCHIK, DENISE ARTHUR, SUSAN PIERORAZIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants
Commonly known as 45 LUCAS DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465
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.
Permanent Index No.: 23-02-402-005-0000
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION
Property Index No. 23-02-412-018-0000.
NOTICE IS GIVEN TO YOU: UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF LOUIS J. SEAMON A/K/A LOUIS SEAMON and UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS
LOT 431 IN ELMORE’S HICKORY HEIGHTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH HALF (1/2) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
Ava Gliva
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, Ltd., 10729 W. 159th Street, Orland Park, IL 60467 (708) 4607711
DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 16 CH 01897 TJSC#: 36-9951
NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act you are advised that this law firm is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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.
The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $1,037,739.50. 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: LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC, 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 422-8000 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. LATIMER LEVAY FYOCK, LLC 55 W MONROE SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 422-8000 Attorney Code. 06204378 Case Number: 13 CH 16514 TJSC#: 36-11328 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.
SCHOOL NEWS
Thursday, October 13, 2016
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AP Scholars nearly double at Shepard High School More than 60 students from Shepard qualified as Advanced Placement Scholars this year. Curent seniors (right) earned AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor, or AP Scholar with Distinction awards.
Advanced Placement Scholars have increased to 61 current students and May 2016 graduates at Shepard High School in Palos Heights. This nearly doubles the total last year of 33. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program offers students the opportunity to take college-level courses while still in high school, and to receive college credit, advanced placement, or both for successful performance on AP exams. The College Board honors outstanding performances on AP exams with several levels of recognition. The following students received recognition as AP Scholars. AP Scholar scores of at least ‘3’ on three or more exams are Randall
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Barnes, Mark Bomberry, Ahniya Butler, Kevin Callahan, Sara Campione, Victoria Castanon, John Clohessy, Dylan Doidge, William Fitzgerald, Matthew Gibson, Alex Gowaski, Abigail Graham, Caroline Graham, Ahmad Hamdan, Karsyn Hettlinger and Taylor Hoekstra. The list includes Max Jones, Connor Kapala, Tim Kruse, David LawondoReddy, Troy Magpantay, Tom McInerney, Ben Meyer, Joe Monahan, Angeline Schulist, Abigail Schultz, Margaret Sera, Oluwatobi Sogebi, Maulika Thakkar, Emma Toomey, Hannah Vasil, Stephanie Wasag, Caleb Washington, Hayden Wiest, Marley Wiest, John Wolniak, Talah Womack-Hayes and Kendall Yerkes.
AP Scholars with Honor that have an average score of at least 3.25 on all exams and scores of ‘3’ or higher on at least four exams are Daniel Becker, Victoria Churin, Anthony Crespo, Michael Cuzco, Alison Elzinga, Michael Graham, Ednan Gusic, Valeria Hernandez, Hannah Horstmann, Tim Komperda, Jacob McGrath, Paul Milkus, Aleck Poradowski, Janet Santoyo, Zach Sierzaga, Saul Tototzintle and Jacob Zuiker. AP Scholar with Distinction with an average score of at least 3.5 on all exams and scores of ‘3’ or higher on five or more are Natalie Bruce, Veronica Jacobson, Jacob Nolan, Nathan Sanchez, Kylie Sterling and Jacob Vander Weele.
Oak Lawn High to present ‘Spamalot’ The Oak Lawn Community High School Theater Department will present Monty Python’s “Spamalot” with the first performance scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 in the school’s auditorium gym, 9400 Southwest Highway. Other performances will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 and Saturday, Oct. 29, 28 and 29. The advance ticket price is $10. Tickets can be purchased through cast/crew members or by contacting the ticket hotline number at (708) /424-5200, ext. 5920. Additional information is available on the school’s website at www.olchs. org or by contacting the show’s producer, Erika Johnson, at ejohnson@olchs.org or (708) 4245200, ext. 5920. The musical is based on comedy film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Spamalot retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the
Round Table, and features a bevy of knights, not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. This musical comedy is an irreverent parody of the Arthurian Legend that the whole family can enjoy. Witness Arthur and his knights on their quest for the Holy Grail where everything that can go wrong does. “Spam lot is a hilarious musical twist on a classic film, and it has been wonderful seeing our students put their own spin on its humor,” said Jeffrey Pastiak, theater director. “As my first production at Oak Lawn, I am impressed every day by the talent of our students and their dedication to the program. Spamalot showcases every student, and I can’t wait for audiences to be taken on this comical adventure.” A free performance for senior citizens will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Marist Theater Guild will perform ‘Much Ado’ Marist High School’s Theater Guild will present “Much Ado About Nothing” Thursday, Nov. 3 through Saturday, Nov.5. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the school’s RedHawk Theater, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago This William Shakespeare classic comedy will take a modern twist, as the setting has moved from Messina, Italy, to the northern suburbs of Chicago in the 1980s, not unlike the famous John Hughes movies of that era. Because the play focuses on gossip, rumors, social status, and relationships, Marist actors have added several pop culture references to teen movies of that decade. Tickets will be available at the door. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for adults. Guests should enter through the main office entrance at the west end of the campus. The cast includes 21 students plus those behind the scenes on the technology and set crew.
Students at Sorrick School in District 217 hold up signs in honor of Jeanne Millaney.
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Dist. 217 salutes retiring staff member Jeanne Millaney, who has delivered mail and supplies to staff throughout District 217, made her last stops on Sept 30 and began her retirement. District officials said that Millaney, 72, has a smile that lights up rooms and the accompanying demeanor that turns bad days to good. Administrators and faculty said that Millaney will be missed because she is kind, compassionate and genuinely cares about others. For the last 15 years, “Miss Jeanne,” as he is
affectionately called in the halls of District 217, has delivered the mail. The diehard White Sox fan has served as the district’s warehouse clerk. As a gesture to how much she meant to the district and the adjoining Sorrick School, students held a parade inside the school where they carried posters they made and played music. Millaney has delivered mail several times each day, wheeling her plastic cart through the hallways.
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Cast members from Marist High School’s upcoming “Much Ado About Nothing” pose as a homage to the 1985 teen movie “The Breakfast Club.” The Shakespeare comedy, running Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, will have a more modern twist. Pictured are (clockwise from top) junior Liam Kelly, seniors Jake Listowsk, of Oak Lawn, and Becca Valek, junior Maddie Curtin and junior Abram Camarena.
‘Voices of Stagg’ to be screened in Champaign The University of Illinois College of Media is goal is to build empathy through publishing the hosting a free film screening of “Voices of Stagg” stories of the complex and interesting people of beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Art the Stagg High School community. “Voices of Theater in downtown Champaign. Stagg” is a story about the power of stoDoors open at 7 p.m. A panel discusrytelling in helping us understand each sion will follow. other as human beings. “Voices of Stagg” is a documentary about Kenneth R. Erdey will serve as the modhow one high school turned a tragedy into erator. He teaches in the College of Media a lesson on empathy. An unprecedented at the University of Illinois. During his classroom experience serves as the back25-year career as a television news phodrop for “Voices of Stagg,” a look at one tographer, he has covered U.S. presidents, Erdey school’s journey to use storytelling to build sports stars, celebrities and politicians. The a more empathetic high school culture. A stories that stuck with him, though, were journey inspired by the kind spirit and stories those of everyday people. shared following the death of teacher Mary Ogarek “The students in this film not only experience at the age of 33. a project where they write a book,” Erdey said. Over the course of a school year, the film fol- “They learn how to be better. Not just better lows teachers Lisa Thyer and Chris Wendelin and writers and listeners, but better people. The their 60 students as they learn the art of paying growth I have seen in these 60 young people witness to the voices of others. Their ultimate is life-changing.”
Worth Junior High boys are champs The Worth Junior High School boys volleyball team placed first in the South Suburban Junior High School Conference and first in the South Suburban Junior High School Conference Tournament. Worth finished with a 9-0 season record. Members of the team are (back row, from left) Eric Longfield, Stephen Simmerman, Abderrahmane Elhoumaidi, Niko Bucio, Michael Strezo, Brian Kopec, Tim Dlhy, coach; (front row, from left) Alex Blanding, Bobby Janski, Joe Egan, Kosta Latka, Conor Clancy and Jamie Blanding.
Trivia Night at Chicago Christian High School
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The third annual Alumni Trivia Night was held last month at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights. Fifteen teams consisting of 120 people participated, answering several rounds of general trivia. Taking part in the event were (front row, from left) George Van Ryn (Class of 1955) and Jackie Van Ryn (Class of 1958) and (back row, from left) John Dykstra (Class of 1955), Elayne Dykstra, George Beezhold, Anita Beezhold (Class of 1959), Warren Meter (Class of 1955) and Lee Meter. Prizes were awarded for bonus questions throughout the evening, and grand prizes were awarded to the top two teams.
Worth Junior High girls team places second
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The Worth Junior High School girls volleyball team placed second during the 2016 South Suburban Junior High School season. They also finished second in the South Suburban conference tournament at Wilkins Junior High School. Members of the team are (back row, from left) Emma Farrell, Milda Pupstye. Kathy Dennis, coach; Zoje Haderxhonaj, Haley Master, Heba Rashid, Kamile Plaviliskas, Calah Strohacker, Olivia Berry, Natalia Lefanowicz, (front row, from left) Sofia Cerullo, Megan Wilson, Alondra Blanding, Grace Witt, Jessica Marszalek and Maggie Evoy
SCHOOL NEWS
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
District 123 teacher has his head shaved for a good cause Andrew Weber made his seventh-grade students at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School a promise before the District 123 6K for Water on Oct. 1. He said whoever crosses the finish line before him would
get to shave his head in front of the other seventh-grade students during lunch. Last week, Weber made good on that promise when he let a student, Louie Leahy, take the blade and give him a haircut.
“That was so much fun,” Leahy said, once his work was complete. The 6K for Water, hosted by District 123 and the World Vision charitable organization, raises awareness and funds for countries that don’t have easy
HOME IMPROVEMENT EXPO TINLEY PARK
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ne thing about Shepard athletic directors, they do some interesting things. Gwaine Perkins jumped out of an airplane in 2011 as a part of a retirement gift. Five years later, Curry Gallagher is trying something that might not be as dangerous but hasn’t been always easy so far. He plans on participating in one practice for every athletic team that Shepard has to offer. In September, he started things off with a girls swimming practice that JEFF VORVA left him feelquite a Making the ing bit tired after Extra Point it was over. He practiced with the girls tennis team, but because he was the newbie on the team, he had to go fetch the cart with the tennis balls and wheel it to the courts. On one recent Friday, he ran cross country and then worked in a soccer practice that featured a drill called “Gilligan’s Island.’’ There is no word if Ginger or Mr. Howell were participating, too. Outsiders may scoff that this is a stunt, but Gallagher said he is doing it to get closer to Photos by Jeff Vorva the student-athletes at the school. Above: Shepard Athletic Director Curry Gallagher gets in some swimming practice in September And after the way he spent 2015, let the with the Astros girls team. Below: As the rookie on the girls tennis team, Gallagher has to wheel man play. Let him run, jump, grunt and do the tennis balls to the courts. grunt work with the athletes. He’s entitled. Last year he opened the 2015-16 school year on the disabled list. He was recovering from having a brain tumor removed. Just the words “brain tumor’’ are scary, but Gallagher said he lucked out, as he had an Acoustic Neuroma tumor which had to be taken out. He lost his hearing in his left ear, but he only had to spend 48 hours at Northwestern Memorial hospital in early August and was back on the job in late September. “If you’re going to get a brain tumor, this is the one to get,” he bragged. “I got the best brain tumor available.’’ It also gave him a new outlook on life, hence his new project of practicing with the Astro athletes. “I feel blessed to be upright, I feel blessed to be on the good side of the green, I feel blessed to have a wonderful family and a great job,” the 40-year-old Gallagher said. “The district and the supervisors and coaches were all fantastic when I was sick. “I do look at life differently and that’s why I want to do this.’’ Aside from a few aches and pains, it’s been rewarding. “It’s getting back to having fun with kids,” he said. “Last year, I was sick and you kind of reevaluate your job. You’re sitting behind a desk and being an administrator is time-demanding and you are further away from kids. See VORVA, Page 4
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Marist’s Matt Finn runs after hauling down an interception Friday night. The RedHawks had four picks in a 44-14 road win over Nazareth one year after the Roadrunners scored 62 points against Marist.
RedHawks’ ‘D’ gets even By Aaron FitzPatrick Correspondent
Yes, they remembered. Nearly a year after yielding 62 points to the Nazareth Academy Roadrunners in a Week 8 loss in La Grange Park, many of the Marist defensive players returned to the scene of the grime on Fri- PLAYOFF PICTURE day and gave up just two touchdowns in In order to make the postseaa 44-14 win on the son in football, teams must Roadrunners’ home win six of their nine games or field Friday night win five and go to a tiebreaker sending a Nazareth (most opponents wins) to Academy home- round out the playoff field. coming crowd un- Here is where area teams happy into the cold stand after seven weeks: on the first chilly IN: Brother Rice (7-0), Friday night of the Marist (6-1) fall season. IN GOOD SHAPE: St. LauThis battle of East rence (5-2), Richards (5-2) Suburban Catholic WORK TO DO: Shepard League powers has HAS (4-3) been high-scoring in recent years with IN TROUBLE: Oak Lawn (3-4), Marist winning 45- Evergreen Park (3-4) 37 in 2013, Naza- OUT: Stagg (0-7), Chicago reth winning 37-21 Christian (2-5), Sandburg (2-5) in 2014 and Nazareth winning 62-45 last year. The Redhawk defense played as if the 2015 game was still fresh in its memory. “I tell you what. Our guys remember that,” said Redhawk head coach, Pat Dunne. “I know that for a fact. It’s something that the guys talked about all See MARIST, Page 4
Spartans playing sensational soccer Historic Oak Lawn team ready for playoffs By Aaron FitzPatrick Correspondent
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Brother Rice senior Liam Sweeney is heading to state this year after qualifying individually in sectional play.
SHOOTING THEIR WAY TO STATE A list of state golf qualifiers from the area: Boys Chicago Christian (team) Liam Sweeney (Brother Rice) Max Farley (Sandburg)
Girls Emilyee McGiles (Sandburg) Hannah Kilbane (Sandburg)
• Tim Cronin and Jeff Vorva’s golf coverage on pages 3 and 4.
The Oak Lawn Community High School soccer team is having one of the best seasons in school history. The Spartans aren’t just winning; they’re absolutely rolling over the competition. They outscored their competition, 70-9 through their first 15 games. They posted seven shutouts, including back-to-back 7-0 scores. They won 11 of their 15 contests by more than a goal which is a sizeable advantage in the world of soccer. After recently forging a 3-3 tie with Lemont and a 3-1 victory over Argo on Tuesday to win the South Suburban Conference Red, the Spartans head into the postseason
with a 19-0-1 mark. Regional play in Class 2A and Class 3A opens Friday. Oak Lawn is seeded second behind Bradley Bourbonnais in the Class 3A Lincoln-Way Central Sectional. They’ve already passed a school record in wins. In 2008, the Spartans went 15-5-1 in the final year of former head coach Kevin Stowe. “The kids have just grown up,” said Oak Lawn coach, Nate Joiner. “We’ve got almost all seniors this year. Six or seven have been with me since their sophomore year and some have been with us since they were freshman.” One of those seniors who has grown up is Michal Szaf larski. See OAK LAWN, Page 4
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Jose Lopez and Oak Lawn’s soccer team have enjoyed a historic season. Here, they celebrate winning the Windy City Classic tournament at Toyota Park in September.
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GIRLS TENNIS POSTSEASON
New two-class system draws mixed reviews from area coaches By Frank Gogola
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Stagg and Chicago Christian are located less than three miles from each other, but their athletics personnel might as well be a thousand miles apart on the benefits of a two-class system in tennis. The Illinois High School Association divided girls and boys tennis into two classes based on enrollment, and the new-look girls tennis sectionals begin Friday. Area coaches are divided on whether the best players should make the state tournament or if small schools should have a better opportunity to qualify more players. Stagg coach John Daniels sees “not one positive for 2A schools” and said the class system will negatively impact sectionals in the north and west suburbs. By grouping perennial powers who were spread out over area sectionals, kids who finished third or fourth in a sectional and qualified for state may now finish sixth or seventh and miss out. “Now you’ve created these super sectionals by going to two classes, and I don’t think it’s beneficial for the sport at all,” Daniels said. “You’re truly not getting the best players downstate any-
How area teams break down under the IHSA decision for two classes in girls tennis: Class 2A (1,377.01 and over) • Sandburg: 3,116 • Stagg: 2,328 • Mother McAuley: 2,054 (3389.1 multiplier) • Oak Lawn: 1,793 • Shepard: 1,770 • Marist: 1,655 (2730.75 multiplier) • Richards: 1,617 Class A (1377 or fewer) • Queen of Peace: 596 (983.4 multiplier) • Chicago Christian: 350 (577.5 multiplier) Photo by Jeff Vorva
Sandburg sophomore Anna Loureiro, a sectional champ in 2015, won the SouthWest Suburban Conference tournament on Saturday and is gearing up for sectional play on Friday at Eisenhower.
more for girls or boys. “It’s a shame for those kids. I could make the argument that some of those kids who won’t make it in those sectionals could compete for the title in 1A, but they won’t even be able to play in the state championship for 2A.” With 128 qualifiers remaining the same but being divided into 64 in 1A
Note: Evergreen Park does not have a girls tennis team.
and 2A, the benefit goes to the 1A kids who previously finished sixth or seventh in a sectional and may now finish third or fourth playing against similarsized schools. Qualifying multiple players so small schools could compete for state team titles was Chicago Christian athletic director Eric Brauer’s purpose when he started the two-class conversation with the IHSA in 2014. His research found that schools with 1,000 or fewer students have never won a team title and
placed in the top five fewer than two percent of the time. Daniels said dividing schools by enrollment is flawed because a player who takes private lessons and plays in tournaments in the offseason would be just as good if they played at a small or large school. “When you look at classes like football and basketball they were designed to give a fair opportunity to teams where their school population wasn’t the same,” Daniels said. “In football you could have a good running back but you need linemen, and to be in a big school like Lincoln-Way or Bolingbrook is beneficial. In tennis you just need one good player.” Johnson said it’s the schools up north who have whole teams playing year round outside of school. A small school may have one or two. “You’re going to have to have a special person from a small school that qualifies to make some noise at state,” Chicago Christian coach Brian Johnson said. “Otherwise, it’s going to be a pretty quick match. This evens out the playing field in my opinion.” He still wants his players to play the best in the state, and he expects there’ll be players in the 1A tournament who play year round and could excel in a
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Independence volleyball teams serve up success Independence Junior High School girls and boys volleyball teams had successful seasons in the South Suburban Junior High School Conference this fall. The Independence girls team took first place in the league and first place in the postseason tournament. The team finished 12-0. Players on the team are Leah Bylut, Kali Case, Maddie Feldner, Grace Fitzmaurice, Emily Garcia, Gianna Gordon, Kelly Greene, Madelyn Holmstrom, Marissa Lamaster, Cassidy Landers, Allie Langford, Cecilia Light, Molly McDermott, Autumn Molenhouse, Maggie O’Brien, Gianna Spain and Caitlin Stokes. The boys squad came in second place in the league tournament and finished 10-2. Players on the roster are Matthew Anton, Charlie Arundel, Joshua Case, Timothy Clancy, George Cleary, Edward Harrison, Matthew Huston, Lukas Janik, Justin Lang, Matthew Maloney, Owen McGovern, Anthony Palmbos, Benjamin Reidy, Quinn Richards and Matthew Spell.
single-class tournament. That’s why the division bothers traditionalists like Daniels and Sandburg coach Brian Ostrander. There’ll no longer be Cinderella runs by small-school kids, and they question how a 1A champion would have fared in a singleclass tournament. “It’s got that T-ball mentality where everybody gets a trophy,” Ostrander said. “It’s so cool to be called the state champion of Illinois and not share it. “Being able to spread the wealth isn’t a bad thing, too. If kids can have some positive experience, I think that’s the No. 1 thing.”
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Mother McAuley and Queen of Peace each earned top seeds in their respective sectionals and those tournaments are about as different as two sectionals could be. McAuley drew the No. 1 seed in the 22-team Class 4A Marist Sectional while Benet (a team that knocked off Geneva, a nationally ranked team in several polls, over the weekend) is second and Marist third. Sandburg picked up the fifth seed, Oak Lawn is 10th, Richards 12th, Shepard 13th and Stagg 14th. The Mighty Macs entered this week’s action 26-1 and won the Asics Challenge Oct. Mother McAuley picked up the top seed in the Marist Class 4A Sectional. Photo by Jeff Vorva
1 and knocked off Assumption of Kentucky (ranked 13th in the national by USA Today in late September) twice. On the other side of the coin, Queen of Peace, which entered this week’s action with an 8-15 mark, was seeded first in the 21-team Class 3A Cristo Rey Jesuit regional. The other 20 schools are Chicago city schools. Chicago Christian drew the No. 4 four seed in its own 20team sectional behind Providence Catholic, Manteno and Tinley Park. Evergreen Park is seeded 17th. Regionals begin on Oct. 24, sectionals Nov. 1, supersectionals on Nov. 5 and the state tournament finals on Nov. 11.
St. Xavier University’s football team set the table to run the table. The Cougars desperately need to win out the rest of the season in order to have a shot at making the NAIA playoffs and they started things off Saturday knocking off No. 23 Concordia (Mich.) , 25-21, in a homecoming game Saturday at Deaton Memoria Field in Chicago. The win snapped a three-game losing streak. In order to qualify for the playoffs, they need to win the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League title and finish ranked in the top 20. SXU (3-4) was ranked as high as ninth this season. The Cougars visit St. Ambrose (2-3, 1-1) Saturday in Davenport, Iowa. The Bees gave up 519 yards in a 35-14 loss to St. Francis of Joliet, a team SXU beat earlier this season. In the Concordia win, Jamarri Watson (Oak Park/Oak ParkRiver Forest) had a six-yard scoring run with 2:53 left to play in the game. Watson finished the game with eight carries for 76 yards and two touchdowns to highlight the offensive attack for SXU. Senior wide-out Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso) had a 77-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. He set a career record in Saturday’s game surpassing former NAIA All-American Mike Maher’s old mark (5,954 yards) for all-purpose yardage with 5,956 career all-purpose yards. Senior quarterback John Rhode (Chicago Heights/Montini Catholic) completed 24 of his 35 pass attempts for 245 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Senior linebacker Mike Sheehy (Oak Lawn./Brother Rice) paced the defense with 13 tackles, including four solo stops, to go along with a forced fumble and a pass break-up. Women’s soccer: Goals by seniors Christy Bowgren (Rock-
ton/Hononegah Community) and Julia Gawlak (Palos Hills/ Stagg) highlighted Senior Day for the Saint Xavier University women’s soccer team in a 3-0 CCAC home victory over Roosevelt University. Senior Alex Perry (St. Louis, Mo./Oakville) logged her third shutout of the season as the SXU starting keeper recording six saves for the Cougars, who are 3-3 in conference play.
Moraine Valley Women’s soccer: The Cyclones beat Lake County 10-0 on Oct. 5. Bella Rodriguez (Kelly) scored four goals and led the team with 14 on the season after the match. Kaylyn Egyarto (Sandburg), Sandy Ortiz (Richards Career Academy), Alex Abed (Stagg), Milena Singletary (Joliet Central), Ewelina Kmin (Reavis), and Karina Lopez (Reavis) each scored one in the offensive barrage. Grace Rollins (Oak Forest) earned her fifth shutout in goal. Women’s volleyball: The Cyclones beat Waubonsee 2521, 25-22, 19-22, 25-17 to earn their seventh straight victory. Jessica Gavras (Oak Lawn) finished with 23 digs. Heather Fane (Stagg) had 16 kills while Kelly Lind (Richards) had 12. Kazune Hinomoto (Japan) finished with 35 assists.
Trinity Christian College Women’s volleyball: In the second day of action at the CCAC Crossover Tournament on Saturday, Trinity beat host Robert Morris 25-20, 25-19, 2515. The team ended the Crossover with a 2-1 record and is now 6-3 in the conference and 13-11 overall. Kacie Stoll had 11 kills and Tina Massey nine. Fall baseball: The Trolls got their first two wins of the 201617 baseball season in a doubleheader sweep over Trinity International University 8-2 and 8-1 Saturday. The team will take a 2-2 record from the fall schedule into the spring season.
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Evergreen Park man Blooms in Chicago By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
Chicago has been Daniel Lindbloom’s kind of town this fall. He won the Life Time 5K portion of the Chicago Half Marathon in September and parlayed that with the area’s best finish in the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. The 30-year-old took 437th out of more than 40,000 runners with a time of 2 hours, 52.01 seconds. Other top runners from their towns were Palos Hills’ Phil Culbertson (1,067th), Palos Park’s Bryan Dobes (1,296th), Orland Park’s Ezequiel Amador (2,630th), Oak Lawn’s Maggie
Corner (4,897th), Worth’s Agnieszka Szyzdek (5,901st), Chicago Ridge’s Vytautas Karalius (6,462nd), Palos Heights’ Chris Rice (7,650) and Hickory Hills’ Nora Egan (12,086).
Heck of a run Although Bolingbrook’s Kristen Heckert is not from the area, her 15th place finish among women (146th overall) should please area organizers of the half-marathon in Palos Heights. Heckert won the half-marathon in May 2015 after finishing second in 2014. The 29-year-old finished Sunday’s race with a 2:39.37. The was the seventh’s best female runner from the United States.
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Because Vorva just can’t figure out St. Xavier University, he fell to three games behind leader Jason Maholy with just two weeks to go. The rest of the stiffs continue to slog along, perhaps giving up on the regularseason kingship and looking ahead to the postseason MVP. On to Week 8:
Last week: Overall: Shepard at Oak Lawn St. Joseph at St. Rita Chicago Christian at Aurora Central Catholic Hillcrest at Evergreen Park Benet at Marist Richards at Reavis Sandburg at Ft. Zumwalt West Lockport at Stagg St. Laurence at Aurora Christian St. Xavier at St. Ambrose
Jeff Vorva 7-3 55-15 Shepard BR ACC Hillcrest Marist Richards FZW Lockport St. L SXU
Joe Boyle 8-2 53-17 Shepard BR ACC Hillcrest Marist Richards FZW Lockport St. L SXU
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By Phil Arvia Correspondent
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Stagg quarterback Kyle Neputy, shown here against Sandburg, is drawing Division I interest even though the Chargers are winless this season.
I schools,” Neputy said. “I’m lucky enough to have some pretty decent sophomore game film, and I’ve been putting myself out there. “They’ve seen how I throw, my footwork, how the ball comes out of my hand …” What the recruiters haven’t seen is wins. The Chargers (0-5 in the Southwest Suburban Conference) have only two more chances to make that happen — league contests with Lockport (5-2) and Andrew (0-7). “I always remind our kids football has a way of teaching you life lessons,” Stagg coach Mike Fahey said. “You’re going to get knocked down sometimes. You’ve got to keep getting up.” Against the Thunderbirds (43, 1-3), the Chargers were down 20-0 in the game’s first six minutes. A punt blocked out of the end zone for a safety, a fouryard touchdown run by Jordan Watson and an 8-yard Neputyto-Mike Warfield scoring pass helped make it 26-18 heading into intermission. Thornwood ran away from
the Chargers in the second half behind Kevin Harris (16 carries, 156 yards, 2 touchdowns). Watson added a one-yard scoring run the fourth quarter for Stagg, while Neputy finished with 19 completions and 194 yards in 40 pass attempts. “He’s got a lot of room to improve,” Fahey said. “But he’s got the body type and the numbers to attract Division I schools, plus he’s a great kid. He’s one of our captains as a junior — and I can tell you only the best of the best kids here are captains as juniors.’’ For Neputy, whose father, Darren, was a Stagg grad who became an all-Missouri Valley Conference defensive end and team captain at Illinois State, the stats mean little. “We’ve played some good games, but we’re having a hard time connecting our (good games on) offense and defense,” he said. “I feel like that’s my job. A lot of guys look at me on the sidelines to see if my head’s up. “I’ve got to give them a little juice.”
Short list of elite golfers heading to state Just one team and four individuals will be heading to the various Illinois High School Association state golf tournaments this weekend. Chicago Christian’s boys squad was the lone area team to qualify out of sectional play while individuals Liam Sweeney (Brother Rice), Max Farley (Sandburg), Emilyee McGiles (Sandburg) and Hannah Kilbane (Sandburg) also survived the cut. At the boys Class 2A St. Rita Sectional at Glenwoodie Golf Club on Monday, Chicago Christian advanced with a 324, one shot behind sectional champ Lemont and one shot ahead of third-place St. Ignatius. The Knights, who finished fifth in the state in Class 1A last year, were led by Pete Vos, who carded a 74 while Nate Kamp had a 76, Mark Schaaf an 86 and regional champion Dan Vos an 88. The 2A championship will be held Friday and Saturday at the Weibring Golf Club in Normal. At the boys Class 3A Pekin Sectional at Lick Creek Golf Course, for Sweeney, the key to Monday’s tie for seventh place was reading the wind. There was just enough to make approach distances tricky on the
Bob Rakow 6-4 49-21 Shepard BR ACC Hillcrest Marist Reavis FZW Lockport St. L SXU
Reavis’s Brantrell Seymore had more than 400 yards of all-purpose yardage in a 3929 victory over Shepard Friday night.
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Wally Findysz 8-2 49-21 Shepard BR ACC Hillcrest Marist Richards Sandburg Lockport St. L St. Ambrose
Richards, Reavis on collision course
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Jason Maholy 8-2 58-12 Shepard BR ACC Hillcrest Marist Richards Sandburg Lockport St. L SXU
WEEK 7 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
THORNWOOD 58 STAGG 24
Moments after his team’s 5824 loss Friday to Thornwood, Stagg quarterback Kyle Neputy found himself discussing a road trip planned for the next day. A getaway to escape the sting of the Chargers’ 0-7 mark thus far this season? Hardly. Neputy had more football on his menu. “I’m heading to Western Michigan,” he said. Not quite “I’m going to Disney World” after winning a Super Bowl, but pretty special nonetheless as the Broncos knocked off Northwestern and Illinois this season and coach P.J. Fleck is one of the hottest young coaches in the game. “That’s a great team,” Neputy said. The recruiting coordinator started following me on Twitter. When they asked if I wanted to come for a game, I couldn’t refuse.” Just a junior, Neputy is a long way from playing for the 25thranked team in the country or any other college squad. But at 6-foot-4 and 221 pounds and with some good work behind him at exposure camps last summer — not to mention a 30 on the ACT he took as a freshman, a class rank of 21 out of 578 as a sophomore, and three AP and two honors courses as a junior — Neputy has drawn interest from several Division I schools. “There’s a lot of Big Ten interest, some MAC schools, some from the ACC, and Cal — along with a lot of smaller Division
Anthony Nasella 3-7 42-28 Shepard BR CC EP Marist Richards FZW Lockport St. L SXU
hilly course partly tucked into a forest. “It was a one-and-a-half club wind, except sometimes it was two, sometimes one, depending on if you’re with or against the wind and uphill or downhill,” Sweeney said. “It wasn’t rocket science.” Sweeney figured it out well enough to score 4-over-par 76 and qualify for this weekend’s IHSA championship at The Den at Fox Creek in Bloomington as an individual. The Crusaders finished ninth as a team, scoring 341. “The greens were a lot faster, they definitely rolled them,” Sweeney said. “It’s great to advance, though I wanted to as a team.” Sweeney will tee it up next year at Tusculum College in Greenville, Tenn. His round, which opened with a pair of birdies, was the best of the local contingent, followed closely by Sandburg’s Max Farley, who posted a 5-over 77. “You had to be putting well today to score well,” Farley said. “Putting’s my strong suit. The greens were running really fast. With only two three-putts on greens that were fast when they weren’t bumpy, having recently been aerated, Farley fit the definition. And while the rest of the Eagles, which finished tied for fifth at 327, aren’t following him, the freshman gets to trace a
new path others may follow. “This is a big relief,” Farley said. “I put a lot of pressure on myself. Most of the time it helps, like when I have a five-footer. I had about eight five-footers today and made seven of them.” His lone birdie was nearly something better than birdie. He hit a 155-yard 7-iron to two feet on the par-3 12th hole. The rest of the way, he was mostly steady, and kept his season going. “My goal this year was, I really wanted to make it to state, and make it as a team, too,” Farley said. “We have a good team with a lot of potential.” Jack Bollito was the second-best Sandburg player, at 9-over 81, followed by Will Schieber (84), Brad Vetter (85), Matt James (86), and Andrew Barvinek (89). Marist’s best player on a squad that finished tied for 10th in the 12-team field at 347 was Perry Chong with an 80. In girls action Sandburg’s bid for a fourth straight appearance down state stalled Tuesday at the Class 2A Lockport Sectional at Broken Arrow as the Eagles placed fourth with a 334, 17 shots away from the final qualifying spot. Senior McGiles carded a 73 and sophomore Kilbane shot s 77 to qualify for Friday’s state meet at the Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur.
Shepard’s football team had seen more than enough of Seymore, Reavis’s Brantrell Seymore racked up more than 400 allpurpose yards and scored five touchdowns in a 39-29 victory over the Astros Friday night in a South Suburban Red showdown in Palos Heights. He had nine receptions for 226 yards and two touchdowns, 20 carries for 124 yards and two touchdowns and opened the game with a kickoff return of 91 yards for another touchdown. “It didn’t feel like I had that many yards,” Seymore said. “I knew I had a lot of touches, though. I was just trying to make plays.’’ “He’s like a man among boys out there,” Reavis coach Tim Zasada said. “Shepard tried to key on him and he still made big plays.’’ Seymore played offense, defense and special team and said he only came out for a couple of plays because of cramping. Reavis (6-1, 4-0) hosts Richards (5-2, 5-0) Friday night in a showdown that will determine the conference champion. Richards won its fifth straight with a 59-7 victory over Evergreen Park as Pat Doyle ran for 107 yards and three touchdowns. Richards has won 15 straight game over Reavis dating back to 2001, outscoring the Rams 593-115 in that span. Shepard (4-3, 2-2) was down 26-7 at one point and cut the deficit to 26-21 but could not grab the lead. Quarterback Jack Carberry threw for 300 yards including touchdowns to Demetrius Harrison and Rishard Blake.
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SOUTH SUBURBAN RED STANDINGS Richards Reavis Shepard Oak Lawn Argo Eisenhower Evergreen Park
5-0 4-0 2-2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-4
Ridgewood 48 Chicago Christian 25 The Knights (2-5, 1-2), who lost in the Metro Suburban Conference to the Rebels on Friday, will look to break its two-game losing streak when they travel to face Aurora Central Catholic in Friday conference battle.
Lincoln-Way East 64 Sandburg 14
The Eagles’ slim state playoff hopes faded as they were defeated for the second straight week on Friday, this time to the Griffins in SouthWest Suburban action in Orland Park. Sandburg (2-5, 2-3) will look to get back on track when it travels to O’Fallon, Missouri, to face Fort Zumwalt West on Friday night.
Eisenhower 27 Oak Lawn 8
The Spartans dropped a decision to the Cardinals in a South Suburban Red contest on Friday. Oak Lawn (3-4, 2-3) will attempt to keep its slim state playoff hopes alive when it hosts Shepard in conference action on Friday.
— Anthony Nasella contributed to this report.
Marmion Academy 21 St. Laurence 12
The Vikings, minus two running backs, dropped a Catholic League crossover game to the Cadets on the road on Friday. Quarterback Romello Washington (165 yards, one TD) and running back Kevin Williams (123 yards, one TD) starred on offense. St. Laurence was without junior running back Toriano Clinton, who suffered a collar bone injury in the game against Leo and senior running back Fayezon Smart who has been out for unspecified personal reasons. “Fayezon right now is to be determined,” St. Laurence head coach Harold Blackmon said. “We’re hoping he’ll be back by the playoffs, but I don’t think Toriano will be back. We just have to play better and more consistently. Hopefully, we can bounce back.” St. Laurence (5-2, 5-0) faces Aurora Christian in a Catholic League White conference matchup on the road Friday.
Brother Rice 63 St. Joseph 7
Having already passed for six touchdowns in a September win over Montini, Crusaders quarterback Dino Borrelli broke the school record Friday night with seven touchdowns passes in a Catholic League crossover rout of the Chargers. Borrelli, who connected for five touchdowns in last week’s thrilling 49-42 win over Mt. Carmel, threw three touchdown passes to Ricky Smalling and two apiece to Branden Houston and Aarion Lacy against St. Joseph. Brother Rice (7-0, 2-0 Catholic League Blue) will travel to face rival St. Rita in a Friday night conference game.
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Images from boys and girls golf regionals By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor
After playing 18 holes of golf at Silver Lake on Oct. 4, Sandburg senior Brad Vetter was looking for his cell phone. He checked each pocket of his golf bag with no luck. But a second quick check and the phone was in the bag’s left pocket. He wasn’t going to lose it on this day. Nope. This was his day. Vetter fired a 73 to win the Sandburg Class 3A individual title and he helped his team win it fifth regional crown in six seasons with a 312. Marist (323) and Brother Rice (331) also advanced to the Pekin Sectional, which was scheduled to take place Monday. For Sandburg, Andrew Barvinek and Matt James each
finished with 79 while freshman Max Farley who is coming off a Southwest Suburban Blue individual title, fired an 81. Perry Chong (76), Jeff Reidy (79), Cormac Lee (84) and Dave O’Neill (84) led Marist while Mike Stanton (80), Liam Sweeney (81), Mike Furlong (85) and Shane Gorman (85) led Brother Rice. Stagg’s Jake McFarland (83), Tommy Zimmer (83), Tom Kazanecki (89) and Andrew Delp (90) qualified for sectional play as individuals along with Shepard’s Joe Newhill (86) and Jake Yerkes (87), Oak Lawn’s Chris Dunne (86) and Mike Rollberg (86) and Richards’ Brian Levetere (90) and Brett Renken (91). In Class 2A, Chicago Christian, which finished fifth in the
Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos tees off on a playoff hole as he needed one extra hole to win medalist honors over Illiana Christian’s Eric Detmar at the Knights’ Class 1A regional at Water’s Edge.
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Bags from various schools were parked after play at Silver Lake on Oct. 4.
state in Class 1A last year, took second in its own regional Oct. 4 at Water’s Edge in Worth. Il-
liana Christian won with a 337 and the Knights were two shots behind.
The Knights’ Dan Vos shot an 81 and needed a playoff hole to beat Erik Detmar to win the individual title. Nate Kamp fired an 84, Pete Vos shot an 86, Mark Schaaf and 88 for the Knights. Individuals qualifying for sectionals from the area were St. Laurence’s Matthew Kozubowski (83), Angel Sandoval (84) and Shawn Donohue (93) and Evergreen Park’s Declan Smyth (91). On the girls side, Sandburg won its fourth straight regional by firing a 330 at the Shepard Class 2A Sectional at Lincoln Oaks in Crete. Mother McAuley and Marist tied for second with a 380 each and both advanced. Sophomore Hannah Kilbane fired a 76 for the Eagles and finished second individually. Last
Sophomore Hannah Kilbane shot a 76 to lead Sandburg to its fourth straight regional title on Oct. 5.
year’s regional champion, Emilyee McGiles, had a 78, Morgan Howard an 87 and Jenna Perdue an 89. For McAuley, Aine McKillop fired a 93 followed by Megan Hernandez (94), Brooke Fitzpatrick (96) and Mary Kate McMahon (97). Marist’s Maggie Mahoney had a 93, Maddie Thompson a 95. Tyler Murray a 96 and Hannah Stubitsch a 96. Individuals advancing were Stagg’s Danielle Collina (88) and Shepard’s Mackenzie Pfeiffer (97). At the Chicago University Class 1A Regional at Lost Marsh in Hammond, Ind., Evergreen Park’s Biz Stalla was medalist with a 79 and Queen of Peace’s Madeline Misicka qualified for sectional individually with a 106.
Sandburg’s Emilyee McGiles reacts after playing her final hole at the Shepard Regional. McGiles has been on all four of Sandburg’s regional title teams.
Brad Vetter of Sandburg was the medalist at Sandburg’s 3A Regional at Silver Lake. Marist’s Jeff Reidy flips his club after regional play. Marist finished second in the Sandburg Class 3A Regional.
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“I want the kids to know me a little bit. And I want the kids at each practice to teach me something. Teach me about the team. Teach me about the sport. They can also ask me questions about Shepard athletics and being an administrator. Teach me something and I’ll teach you something.’’ Gallagher said he played football, baseball, tennis and bowling in high school in Philadelphia and ultimate Frisbee on the club level in college. He tried his hand at triathlons before his family (wife Carrie, daughters Deidre and Brigid and son Liam) started to grow. He has worked at Marist, St. Ignatius and Richards before landing the AD job at Shepard. He said he wants Shepard athletes to know his door is always open to them. “I don’t want kids to look at me as the administrator who doesn’t talk to them,’’ he said. “Or the administrator who is distant from them.’’ He also said the brain surgery was just a blip in his life, similar to when he had knee surgery. “If it grew more, it could have been life threatening,” Gallagher said. “I lost my hearing in one ear — some hard wiring was destroyed. But all they did was take a little grey matter out of my head. I was in and out of the hospital on two day. I am still so amazed by that.’’
week. A lot of those guys that were on the field were out there last year.” One of those Marist players was senior linebacker, Matt Finn. “It feels good. Especially after the 62 points they put on us a year ago,” said Finn. So, last year was in the back of your mind? “A little bit,” he said with a grin. The 6-1, 5-0 Redhawks remain at the top of the East Suburban Catholic League standings along with fellow conference unbeaten, Benet. The two teams square off this Friday night at Marist in the Redhawks final regularseason home game of the year.
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Evergreen Park’s Biz Stalla was the medalist at the Chicago University Class 1A Regional with a 79 on Oct. 5.
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Finn attributed the impressive defensive display against defending Class 6A champion Nazareth to a total team effort and excellent preparation. “We had a great week of practice,” he said. “Everyone played together as a unit. And when we play together as a unit, that’s when we become tough to beat.” Playing together as a unit may be an understatement considering the fact that the Redhawks took the ball from the Roadrunners six times on the night. Finn was one of six Redhawk defenders to record a turnover. His early fourth-quarter interception set up the Redhawks for their fifth touchdown of the night and a 37-14 lead with nine minutes to play in the game. It also put to rest any momentum Nazareth built after scoring two touchdowns in the
Photos by Jeff Vorva except where noted
third quarter. “We came out a flat in the second half,” Finn said of the two Roadrunner scores. “But then we regrouped and got it together and pulled it out.” Again, maybe another understatement by the humble senior. After Roadrunner running back Cameron Weems scored to cut what was once a 23-0 halftime advantage to 30-14, the Redhawk defensive players didn’t just get it together, they put it into overdrive. Marist picked off Nazareth quarterback, Andrew Rouse Jr. on the next three possessions. The Redhawks picked off Rouse four times total on the night. Other Redhawks with picks were Bobby Gorman, Robert McKenzie and Robert Topps III. “What the defense is doing is helping the entire team,” said Dunne. “They’re
sitting there creating turnovers and creating great field position for the offense. All of those guys are doing a tremendous job and everyone is feeding off of what the defense is doing.” Oh yeah, Marist brought plenty of offense as well. Redhawk quarterback, Morgan Taylor (204 passing yards and 64 rushing yards) accounted for five of the six Marist touchdowns, three through the air and two on the ground. His 26 yard dash to pay dirt midway through the first quarter got the Redhawks offense off and running to a 23-0 halftime lead. Nazareth fell to 3-4 overall and is in jeopardy of missing the playoffs. The Roadrunners visit St. Viator Friday and host Marian Catholic Oct. 21.
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nearly five goals a game and are having a blast doing it. “This has been the dream season so far,” said Barragan. “We want to keep it going and be undefeated the whole season. Since we’re seniors that’s why we’re playing every game as if it’s our last. Me and Mo (Farraj) — I like our combinations.” “We practice together, we play together and we play like a family,” said Farraj. With ball rolling their way and the Spartans in the middle of a dream season, it might be easy for a group of teenagers to lose focus on the big picture. Not this group, according to Joiner. “The boys are focused,” said Joiner. “I think that they do a go job of not letting their heads get big. We’re definitely trying to keep them humble and keep them working. They police themselves.”
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Giovanni Barragan (left) and Mohammad Farraj celebrate a goal with Jose Lopez (right) earlier this season.
Szaf larski has been a team captain since his sophomore year. As a junior, Szaflarski was at the forefront of a high-powered offense. This year, he’s anchoring one of the stingiest defenses in the state. How is he adjusting the role change? “He’s a team player,” said Joiner. “He’s just happy we’re winning. He’s still one of the most important guys on the team. He’s playing the same leadership role; he’s just not scoring as many goals. We want him back in this formation. We have enough firepower.” That firepower is coming in the tandem of Giovanni Barragan and Mohammad Farraj. Barragan and Farraj are helping the Spartan offense average
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Section 2 Thursday, October 13, 2016
The Regional News - The Reporter
For Sale
For Sale
For Sale
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.SANDY BERG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF FRANK W. BERG, CINDY MONTAGUE, TOM BERG, TIM BERG, MARY MCNALLY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR FRANK W. BERG (DECEASED) Defendants 16 CH 003859 12472 S. MEADE AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12472 S. MEADE AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-311-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-02642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-02642 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 003859 TJSC#: 36-10010 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. I703519
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22 Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH STRAMA, MALGORZATA STRAMA A/K/A MALGORZATA L STRAMA, A/K/A MALGORZAT STRAMA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., OZINGA SOUTH SUBURBAN READY MIX CONCRETE, INC. FKA OZINGA ILLINOIS RMC, INC., UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 14 CH 4175 11255 WEST 123RD STREET 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 August 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11255 WEST 123RD STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-30-401-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a red, brick, single family, two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 8565. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. 8565 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 4175 TJSC#: 36-9866 I704511
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-11392 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. I704468
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.HENRY L. BROWN, NUMARK CREDIT UNION, A CORPORATION Defendants 15 CH 15656 7861 W. 107TH 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 August 2, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 14, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7861 W. 107TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-300-031. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $210,562.23. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2624. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2624 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 15656 TJSC#: 36-9554 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. I703833
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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs. JONATHAN KWIATEK; CAMBRIDGE IN THE HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 16 CH 4605 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 7, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8100 West 87th Street, #3D, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 18-35-407-091-1020. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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. 16-003197 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I704961
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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN Programs at The Center
Art for All Ages: Pumpkin and Gourd Sculpture Class Two Saturdays Oct. 15 and 22, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Art Director Heather Young will help students learn to sculpt ceramic pumpkin and gourds that will last for many years to come. The first class is for sculpting and the second class revolves around paint-on glazes. The pieces will need to be fired in the kiln one additional time and will be ready for pickup about a week after class. The workshop fee is $20 per person for the two-day workshop. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 Bookmaking Workshop Monday Oct. 17, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Instructor Marge Boyd will help students learn various techniques of bookmaking and how to create a book that can be used as a journal or sketchbook. The workshop fee is $20 plus a $5 materials fee. Luncheon: Estate Planning with Karyn Vanderwarren Tuesday, Oct.18 Noon - 2 p.m. Center board member and attorney at law Karyn Vanderwarren will host a luncheon covering important topics including What an estate plan is, Why an estate plan is important, Why people wish to avoid probate, What a revocable living trust is, and more. Luncheons cost $22 and pre-registration is necessary by calling 708-361-3650. Drawing Six Thursday mornings beginning Oct. 20, 9 -11:30 a.m. Instructor Lois Hrejsa will show participants how to work in
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OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Fight the good fight without a demonstration of might. It could be tempting to throw your weight around in the early part of the week. Put ambitions in their proper perspective. Slow and steady wins the race. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can be affectionate and charming in private. But you may easily lose your temper in public. In the week to come it will be best to focus on close personal relationships and prove you can live up to commitments. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are just one of the family. During this week you may find that the secret to success consists of compromise, consensus and listening to advice. You might take the back seat to others but still come out ahead. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Remain poised to parry a partner’s pushy posturing. You may feel manipulated by others in close connection as this week unfolds. Concentrate on keeping up your
end of a bargain and others will respond in kind. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make your move on the chessboard of life. Solve problems by considering logical sequences. Accomplish your goals via careful planning and forethought in the week ahead. Remain patient when dealing with emotional issues. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Spread good will and good taste. Acting on your finer impulses might result in a smile or a sincere thank you perhaps when you treat someone to lunch or a gift. In the week ahead you are wise about the true value of a dollar. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Everybody listens when you speak. You seem to have good judgment and a tolerant attitude so everyone heeds your every word. Ignore fringe elements that attempt to appeal to your base instincts in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Blend business and pleasure to achieve your end. Your heightened social aptitude gives you just the right touch to instill trust. You’ll go further this week by being outgoing and friendly than by following
strict protocols. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You will win if you are neat as a pin. If your organizational skills and ambitions have gone AWOL this might be a good week to remedy the situation. Avoid making major purchases for the next few days. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Enlist the encouragement of your inner efficiency expert. In the week ahead you can get further faster by carefully plotting and planning your path in advance. Shrug off an intense desire to take complete control. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be logical, responsible, and practical. Don’t let a chance to impress friends and co-workers with your intellectual analysis pass you by. Earn brownie points for dependability as this week unfolds. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Smile and the world smiles with you. As this week begins your charming ways can impress and dazzle others, so this is an excellent time to make new contacts. Steer clear of taking financial risks for the next few days.
Yahoo Hack: Senators call on CEO for more details on massive breach By Todd Spangler Variety
Six Democratic U.S. senators sent a letter to Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer asking for more details on the hack in which data on more than 500 million user accounts was stolen and saying it was “unacceptable” that it took the internet company the two years to report the attack. In the Sept. 27 letter, Sens. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and four other Senators requested that the company provide a timeline of the hack, including when law enforcement and users were notified, as well as info on how widespread the hack is and what Yahoo is doing to prevent such a hack in the future. The lawmakers said they were “disturbed that user information was first compromised in 2014, yet the company only announced the breach last week. That means millions of Americans’ data may have been compromised for two years. This is unacceptable.” Yahoo reps did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Mayer has known since July about the company’s investigation into allegations of a major security
breach, the Financial Times reported last week, citing an anonymous source. The company, which reached a deal in July to sell its core web businesses to Verizon for $4.8 billion, last week said a “statesponsored actor” broke in Yahoo’s network in late 2014 and stole user names, hashed passwords, and other personal info for at least 500 million accounts worldwide. Yahoo has not provided an explanation for why it has taken two years to report the incident, nor did it identify the country it believes was behind the attack. “The stolen data included usernames, passwords, email addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and security questions and answers,” the senators wrote in the letter to Mayer. “This is highly sensitive, personal information that hackers can use not only to access Yahoo customer accounts, but also potentially to gain access to any other account or service that users access with similar login or personal information, including bank information and social media profiles.” In addition to Leahy and Markey, the letter was signed by Sens. Al Franken (D-Minn.),
Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). The inquiry comes a day after Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) asked the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether Yahoo and its senior executives “fulfilled their obligations” under federal securities laws to inform the public and investors about the security breach. According to Verizon, Yahoo informed the telco of the scope of the breach two days before Yahoo announced the incident on Sept. 22. Experts say Yahoo’s costs associated with the security breach will run into the tens of millions of dollars, and could lead Verizon to renegotiate or void its proposed acquisition. The security breach has already spawned several proposed class-action lawsuits by users. Yahoo has recommended that users who haven’t changed their passwords since 2014 do so, and the company said it was working with law-enforcement officials to investigate the incident. According to the company, based on what it has learned so far, none of the stolen information included unprotected passwords, payment-card data, or bank-account information.
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:
“GHOSTBUSTERS”: An allfemale team of spectre fighters — played by Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon — is “who ya gonna call” in this update of the classic mix of laughs and scares. Surprisingly, the often risque actresses and director/co-screenwriter Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”) keep things pretty tame, at least in the theatrical version (there’s added footage in the home video release) ... but the result still is entertaining enough, with plenty of the requisite special effects. Chris Hemsworth supplies male eye candy as the ladies’ receptionist, and if you’re hoping for cameos by original cast members, you won’t be disappointed. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members; photo gallery. *** (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE LEGEND OF TARZAN”: It tries a while for the loincloth to come out, but rest assured that it eventually does in this latest retelling of the saga of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ jungle hero. “True Blood” alum Alexander Skargsard certainly has the physique for the part, though it’s concealed at first as the character lives a privileged life as Lord Greystoke. He returns to the Congo on official business ... supposedly, since it turns out he’s really being manipulated by an enemy (Christoph Waltz) who also puts Tarzan’s true love Jane (Margot Robbie, “Suicide Squad”) in peril. Though the story isn’t anything you haven’t seen before if you’re a fan of the franchise, “Harry Potter”-alum director David Yates mounts it handsomely. Samuel L. Jackson, Djimon Houjnsou and Jim Broadbent also appear. *** DVD extras: five “making-of” documentaries. (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ICE AGE: COLLISION COURSE”: Plenty of sci-fi movies have placed Earth in danger, but what if the ultimate threat to the planet was caused by ... Scrat (voice of Chris Wedge)? His latest effort to protect his cherished acorn sends an asteroid toward terra firma in this continuation of the animated series that also serves as an entertaining spin on a very familiar genre. Manny, Diego and Sid (voices of returnees Ray Romano, Denis Leary and John Leguizamo) try to figure out how to keep the ultimate disaster from befalling themselves and everyone they know. Queen Latifah, Jennifer Lopez, Simon Pegg, Wanda Sykes and Josh Peck are among other voice-cast members who are back, with Michael Strahan, Nick Offerman and Melissa Rauch (“The Big Bang Theory”) among the newcomers. DVD extras: seven making-of documentaries; photo gallery. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE TWILIGHT ZONE: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: Devotees of Rod Serling’s classic, much-acclaimed anthology show can immerse themselves in all five seasons, 75 hours-plus worth of imaginative storytelling that encompasses a parade of notable actors and some of the most legendary episodes in television history. William Shatner (as a rightfully terrified airplane passenger in a particularly memorable story, “Nightmare at 20,000 Feet”) and Leonard Nimoy were among those who appeared here, before they boarded “Star Trek” together. Robert Redford, Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, Elizabeth Montgomery, Art Carney, Burgess Meredith, Cliff Robertson, Burt Reynolds, Charles Bronson, Robert Duvall, Jack Klugman and Don Rickles are among the many other notables seen here — and of course, there is the revered Serling, whose brilliance as a writer comes through in the story introductions and the scripts he contributed to the program. Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson and Earl Hamner Jr.
(“The Waltons”) also supplied teleplays. **** (Not rated: AS, V) “THE INFILTRATOR”: Told in the Netflix drama “Narcos,” the saga of drug kingpin Pablo Escobar gets another take in this true drama boasting yet another distinctive performance by Bryan Cranston (also an executive producer of the project). He plays a federal agent who takes a big risk by going undercover and getting close to Escobar’s secondin-command (Benjamin Bratt), moving cautiously to dismantle the operations of several other drug lords, too — along with those who laundered money for them. Diane Kruger and John Leguizamo also star as the Cranston character’s associates. Amy Ryan appears as well. DVD extras: two documentaries; audio commentary by Cranston and producer-director Brad Furman; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “APPROACHING THE UNKNOWN”: Take some of “The Martian,” add a dose of “Gravity,” and you get this outer-space drama that’s largely a tour de force for star Mark Strong (“Sherlock Holmes”). He plays an astronaut en route to Mars when he learns another space traveler is in trouble, and he diverts from his mission to undertake an attempted rescue ... seriously depleting his resources in the process. Luke Wilson and Sanaa Lathan also appear, but there’s no question that Strong is the driving force here, very much to his credit. *** (R: P)
COMING SOON:
“ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS” (Oct. 18): Alice (Mia Wasikowska) returns to Wonderland to help the depressed Mad Hatter (Johnny Depp). (PG: P, V) “CAFE SOCIETY” (Oct. 18): Woody Allen’s comedy-drama follows a 1930s East Coaster (Jesse Eisenberg) to Hollywood and back; Blake Lively and Kristen
Stewart also star. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE” (Oct. 18): Twenty years later, aliens invade Earth again; Jeff Goldblum and Bill Pullman return, and Liam Hemsworth joins the cast. (PG13: P, V) “LIGHTS OUT” (Oct. 25): A woman (Teresa Palmer) fears her younger brother is facing the same terror that made her question her sanity. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “BATMAN: RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADERS” (Nov. 1): This new animated feature boasts the voices of 1960s “Batman” television-series stars Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar. (PG: AS, V) “BAD MOMS” (Nov. 1): Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn play said mothers, who decide to leave their responsibilities behind and cut loose. (R: AS, N, P) “NINE LIVES” (Nov. 1): After being transferred into the body of a cat, a billionaire (Kevin Spacey) tries to make amends to his neglected family. (PG: AS, P) “BILLIONS: SEASON ONE” (Nov. 8): A federal attorney (Paul Giamatti) sets his sights on the hedge-fund king (Damian Lewis) who employs the lawyer’s wife (Maggie Siff). (Not rated: AS, N, P) “FINDING DORY” (Nov. 15): In the sequel to Disney-Pixar’s animated “Finding Nemo,” fish Dory (voice of Ellen DeGeneres) sets out to find her parents. (PG: AS) “GAME OF THRONES: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON” (Nov. 15): The fate of Jon Snow (Kit Harington) is a major element of this most recent round of the hugely popular HBO series. (Not rated: AS, N, GV) FAMILY VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.
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Thursday, October 13, 2016
Southwest • Section 2, Page 8
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Silk artists Linda Roberts and Karen Snow admire a basic silk scarf.
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Silk painting classes at McCord Instructor Karen Snow will teach a morning, afternoon or full day of silk painting on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange), Palos Park. Silk Painting Basics will be taught from 10 a.m. to noon. Students will explore the exciting world of painting designs on a luxurious Habotai silk scarf. If you like beautiful colors, that’s all the artistic ability you need – the technique itself is remark-
ably simple to do. Using dyes instead of paint keeps the softness in the silk: the non-toxic dyes are formulated to react with the protein fibers of the silk, creating abstract patterns as the dye is carried along the silk fibers. No two designs are ever the same. This is instant gratification: your lovely new fashion accessory is washable and will be ready to wear home. Wear old clothes. (All supplies are included). From 1 p.m. to 3.p.m. students in the Silk Painting Adventure
class will fashion dramatic designs on a Habotai silk scarf using shaped pieces of colored art tissue. Cut or tear art tissue imbedded with dye, lay out your design on wet silk and watch the Add spinach for color and texture while maintaining the health of the strata recipe. colors transfer from the tissue to the silk as the colors magically blend and spread. All supplies are included. Each class is limited to eight people and costs $35 for members of McCord/$45 for non-members. To register call 708-671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.
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Italian-inspired recipe proves robust food also healthy By Wolfgang Puck
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Nature photography tips from Rick Steffen
Ever wonder how to take great nature photos - on your phone or camera? Wild Birds Unlimited will host a talk on nature photography by renowned photographer Rick Steffen on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., at the store, 13012 S. La Grange Road, Palos Park. Steffen will share some tips and tricks on composition, lighting and organization. He wlll also show some of his best pictures. Steffen is a photo instructor at Moraine Valley, as well as a backyard bird-feeding expert at Wild Birds Unlimited. Seating is limited, call to reserve a chair for this free event, 361-8726.
Watercolor class at The Center
A watercolor painting class will be offered on six Wednesday evenings Oct. 19, 6:30 – 9 p.m., or, six Thursday afternoons, beginning Oct. 20, 1 – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings with Lenox Wallace feature structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, values, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage, and more, while experienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and critique. Thursday afternoons with Lois Hrejsa include instruction in color mixing and theory, washes, light and shadow, glazing and negative painting, while intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to further express themselves in watercolor with attention to areas of interest to the individual student. Opportunities will arise to expand the advanced students’ painting experience. Individual and group critiques will point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. The class fee is $116, and a list of required supplies is available in The Center’s office. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Supplied photo Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708- The Center art teacher Lois Hrejsa displays a watercolor by student Marge 361-3650 Boyd.
Autumn is a wonderful time for entertaining, especially with a brunch party. Cooler temperatures and shorter days seem to welcome lazy, late-morning gatherings that linger into the afternoon as you and your guests enjoy delicious, robust foods. “But Wolfgang, brunches can be so fattening,” people sometimes tell me, especially when I use words like “delicious” and “robust.” My response doesn’t just aim to sooth their worries. In fact, it’s a cooking philosophy I myself live by: Food that tastes wonderful and fills you up doesn’t necessarily have to be bad for you. If you plan and cook meals that feature good-quality, healthful ingredients prepared in ways that maximize their appearance, aroma, flavor and texture while minimizing excessive calories, fat, sugar and sodium, you’ll wind up with great-tasting meals that also help you thrive. And the recipe I’m happy to share for Italian strata with tomatoes, bell pepper and Swiss cheese is a perfect example of that principle. A strata (from the Latin word that also gives us the identical term for geological layers) is a savory Italian bread pudding made up of layers of bread, cheese and other ingredients, soaked with egg and milk and then baked until golden brown. It’s perfect for brunch, being easy to prepare and serve as well as delicious whether hot from the oven or lukewarm after sitting a short time on a brunch buffet table. As you might imagine, a strata can be indulgently creamy and rich. But by making smart choices in your ingredients, you can easily prepare a strata that will wow everyone at your table while being a model of smart eating. In my recipe, I substitute egg whites for some of the whole eggs, low-fat buttermilk for whole milk, and a reduced-fat version of Swiss cheese that you can find in any well-stocked supermarket. I also use whole-grain bread to give the strata more nutrients and fiber in every serving. Though hearty, the result is just 180 calories per serving, with only 21 percent of those calories coming from fat. You’ll notice that the recipe doesn’t include any greens or breakfast meat. But if you’d like to add some, simply use a cup or two of spinach and 3 to 4 ounces (90 to 120 g) of lean Canadian bacon or ham, trimmed of visible fat, cutting the meat into thin strips and tossing them with the bread cubes. With the tomatoes, peppers
and seasonings the recipe also includes, the result tastes remarkably reminiscent of a pizza. Your brunch guests will feel all the happier when you tell them that what they’re eating is not only good to eat but also good for them. ITALIAN STRATA WITH TOMATOES, BELL PEPPER & SWISS CHEESE Serves 8 • 1/2 pound (500 g) stale, country-style whole wheat or multigrain bread • 1 garlic clove, halved • Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray • 1 cup (250 mL) finely shredded, reduced-fat Swiss cheese • 1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and torn into thin strips • 2 large ripe tomatoes, cored and thinly sliced • 3 large cage-free eggs • 3 large cage-free egg whites • 2 cups (500 mL) buttermilk • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper
Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). With a sharp bread knife, cut the bread into slices 3/4 inch (18 mm) thick. Rub one or both sides of each bread slice with the cut sides of the garlic clove halves, using more or less depending on how garlicky you want the strata to be. Then, cut the bread into 3/4-inch (18-mm) cubes. Lightly coat the inside of a 12-by-10-inch (30-by-25-cm) baking dish, gratin dish or a heavy nonstick 10-inch (25-cm) skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Place the bread cubes in the dish or skillet in a single, even layer. Evenly sprinkle half of the cheese over the bread. Evenly layer the bell pepper strips and tomato slices on top, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the peppers and tomatoes. Put the eggs and egg whites in a mixing bowl and beat them lightly with a fork. Add the buttermilk, red pepper flakes, oregano, plus salt and pepper to taste, and beat until thoroughly combined. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the baking dish. Bake the strata in the preheated oven until it looks slightly puffed up and the top is golden brown, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the dish from the oven and let it set at room temperature for at least 10 minutes before using a large serving spoon to scoop it onto individual serving plates.
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