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Son charged in stabbing death of his mother

By Dermot Connolly A 19-year-old Oak Lawn man faces a first-degree murder charge in the stabbing death of his mother that occurred on Saturday in the home they shared in the 4600 block of West 106th Place.

Oak Lawn police said they responded to a domestic disturbance call involving someone with a knife at 4:52 a.m.

Saturday. Upon arrival, they said Grace V. Sink, 50, who made the 911 call, told them she had been stabbed by her son, William, during a physical altercation. She was transported to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment of

stab wounds, and survived emergency surgery. But she died about 9:30 a.m. that day. An autopsy determined that she died as a result of multiple sharp force injuries, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Police said William Sink was at the home when they arrived and he also was taken by ambulance to the hospital. He remained there this week receiving psychiatric treatment. Following an investigation by Oak Lawn Police and the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force, the Cook County state’s attorney’s office filed the first-degree murder charge against Sink on Sunday.

Judge Patrick Rogers issued a $2 million bond for William Sink on Monday, after prosecutors made an appearance in his Bridgeview courtroom to outline their case.

William Sink Sink, a 2016 graduate of St. Rita High School, was represented by his attorney, Dave Fewkes. His father, who is a Chicago police officer, also was in the courtroom, according to reports.

Sink, who played hockey at St. Rita, was currently attending Moraine Valley Community College. Rogers ordered

that he be transferred to Cermak Health Services of Cook County if he could not post bond. He is next scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 17.

Prosecutors are alleging that Sink stabbed his mother about 5 a.m. Saturday inside their home after arguing and fighting with her, his younger brother, and his mother’s boyfriend earlier. The other two males separated him from his mother and the three went outside, where he allegedly knocked the boyfriend unconscious. Sink then returned to the house and resumed fighting with his mother.

“The entire community is really saddened and shocked to hear about this. Our

hearts go out to the Sink family,” Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury said on Tuesday.

“I really want to thank the first responders and the staff of Advocate Christ Medical Center for doing all they could for her,” said the mayor.

“It is just awful, a real tragedy for a whole family that has been torn apart.

You have a mother’s life taken, a young man with a promising future that is now gone, and his brother and father (in mourning).”

“I don’t know what the exact circumstances were in this case, but we have got to make mental health a priority,” she concluded.

Hundreds gather to honor Abby Festival raises funds to fight brain cancer in children

By Sharon L. Filkins

Photos by Joe Boyle

Over 170 people participated in the 5K walk and benefit for Tony Knight, who died from a brain aneurysm two years at the age of 29. Money raised from the walk will go to benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.

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Last year, the Knights organized an outing to a White Sox game.

“Tony was a big White Sox fan.

But he was also a closet Cubs fan,” joked Mary Ellen. “He just didn’t want to tell everybody.”

But this year, the Knights, along with relatives and friends, formed “5K for TK” to benefit the Brain Aneurysm Foundation in memory of Tony Knight. The walk was held Sunday morning at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park.

Mary Ellen Knight said the response was overwhelming. Over 170 participants took part in the walk.

By Joe Boyle Tony Knight was known as a happy and funny guy who was well liked throughout Evergreen Park.

So the shock of his death from a brain aneurysm two years ago stunned a community and left his parents saddened and looking for answers.

Knight, 29, died in his sleep. His parents, Mary Ellen and Jim Knight, have gone through a difficult period since then. However, the Knights have been coping since by organizing outings in memory of their son and raising funds with the assistance

Evergreen Park resident Mary Ellen Knight, the mother of Tony Knight, talks to the crowd of people before they participated in the 5K walk.

She said local businesses also contributed to provide raffle prizes, food and refreshments for the participants.

“We went up and down Western Avenue putting up posters,” said Mary Ellen. “We called businesses

and got a tremendous response. “We have raised $500,000 so far.”

The Knights said that they were pleased that the weather cooperated.

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Oak Lawn resident Shari O’Donnell shares a laugh with volunteers Saturday morning at the inaugural Park Lawn 5k Dash for Disabilities walk and run. O’Donnell organized the event to raise funds and awareness for individuals with disabilities.

The first Park Lawn 5k run and walk to raise awareness and funding to assist individuals with disabilities was considered a success by staff and volunteers on Saturday morning.

The one conclusion that everyone could agree on about the inaugural event that began and ended at Pak Lawn, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn, is that it will return next fall.

“This has been in the planning stages for a year and a half,” said Nancy Schmitz, director of development at Park Lawn. “I don’t have overall numbers yet but we had over 200 runners and walkers participating. I think we did very

well. We are already talking about tweaking it and what we can do better for next year.”

The Dash for Disabilities was held under sunny but slightly cool conditions. Runners in the event preferred the cooler temperatures.

Runners and walkers were greeted

by Southpaw, the Chicago White Sox mascot. Tommy Hawk, the mascot for the Chicago Blackhawks, was also on hand to entertain the youngsters and adults.

Rob Lininger was the overall winner of the race with a time of 19:50 with a pace of 5:24. The top female runner was Liz Lininger, who is Rob’s wife. She finished in fourth place overall. She clocked in at 20:26 with a pace of 6:35. The Liningers reside in Oak Lawn.

On a bright, sunny Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School for the first “Live Like Abby Family Fest” in honor of Abby Wujcik, an 8-year-old Oak Lawn resident who lost her fight against a pedriatic tumor in 2013.

The event was organized to raise funds for the Live Like Abby group, a partner of the John McNicholas Brain Tumor Foundation (JMBTF), whose mission is to improve treatments and ultimately find a cure for brain cancer in children. The second part of the event was to focus on the activities on Saturday to remember Abby, whose family, friends and classmates said was a very special girl.

More than 20 tents and play stations were set up for kids of all ages, as well as a number of bounce houses.

Karate demonstrations were Submitted photo available along with a pie-in- Oak Lawn resident Abby the-face throwing event. Ad- Wujcik, 8, died from a mission was free, but tickets pediatric tumor in 2013. were purchased to play the A benefit was held in her games and purchase food. memory Saturday to raise Abby’s father, Kevin Wu- awareness and help fund jcik, said he and his wife, research.

Kristyn, wanted the Fest to be family-oriented because they wanted to focus on Abby’s friends, classmates and cousins.

“They have all been involved in preparation of the event. We held a paint night, and the kids painted all the signs for the different stations at the Fest,” said Kevin. “The signs were done in purple and yellow, which were Abby’s favorite colors.”

He stated that preparing for the Fest had been emotionally hard for the family.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Oak Lawn Board gives narrow support to Chuck E. Cheese

By Dermot Connolly The Chuck E. Cheese restaurant in Oak Lawn received at least a temporary reprieve from threats by the Village Board to pull its business license due to a history of police calls.

Roger Cardinale, president of Texasbased Chuck E. Cheese parent company CEC Entertainment, addressed the issue during a presentation at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday. He was invited by Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th) following September meetings between village and company officials after another violent altercation occurred there in August.

“CEC is committed to being a good partner to you. Safety is one of our core values. We will continue to make strides to ensure that these incidents don’t occur,” said Cardinale. He noted that the Oak Lawn franchise, originally called Showbiz Pizza, has been at 4031 W. 95th St. for 33 years.

Vorderer, whose district includes the business, faulted the village board for lack of action regarding the violence issues until he was elected three years ago. Since then, the restaurant gave up its liquor license, reduced seating and hired off-duty Oak Lawn police officers as weekend security guards. Cardinale

said the changes have reduced the incidents, and he believes improvements made since September, as suggested by a security consultant, would help even more. These include improving lighting inside and outside, more prominent “good behavior guidelines” signs and game room staff wearing bright yellow vests so they can be easily found when needed. Games that draw crowds have also been separated to reduce congestion and fighting.

Mayor Sandra Bury noted that an incident occurred there over the past weekend, but it didn’t escalate to have a police report filed because staff was able to calm the situation.

EMT training course offered Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, is accepting applications for its four-month emergency medical technician (EMT) training course.

The course is scheduled to meet two times per week at the EMS Academy, 5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn. The day session meets from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Wednesday beginning Jan.18, and the evening session meets from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning Jan. 19.

The EMT course is the first step toward becoming a paramedic. The course consists of 110 hours of classroom work, 24

hours of clinical rotations in the medical center’s emergency department and labor and delivery room, and 36 hours of ambulance training. The cost of the course is $1,000, which includes a $250 non-refundable deposit.

Tuition covers books, lab fees, TB testing, background check, I.D., uniform shirt for clinical rotations, and AHA Healthcare Provider CPR course.

An informational session will be held at 7 p.m., Dec. 13 at the EMS Academy. For additional information, contact Lisa Krch, lead instructor at (708) 684-3759, or Kevin Forney, instructor, at (708) 684-3799.

Chicago Ridge Outstanding warrant

Jorge O. Martinez, 24, of the 9700 block of South Massasoit Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested on an outstanding warrant on Chicago Ridge Mall property at 12:59 a.m. Sunday. Police said the warrant was for delivery of a controlled substance. He was released on $2,500 bond awaiting a court date.

Criminal damage

Two men face criminal damage charges following a disturbance in the 10500 block of South Austin Avenue at 2:45 a.m. Oct. 17. Police said Husam Hindi, 25, of the 10100 block of South Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn, and Carlos Tapia, 18, of the 4700 block of South Lorel Avenue, Central Stickney, were each charged with two counts of criminal damage. They fled the scene before police arrived after allegedly breaking several car windows at 2:45 a.m. But police were called back and arrested them when the two returned at 6:45 a.m. and broke a window on a condo, according to reports.

They are due in court on Dec. 7.

Richard F. Kearns, 50, was charged with domestic battery following an incident at his home in the 10400 block of South Natoma Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Sunday. He had left the house before police arrived but was arrested in Merrionette Park and turned over to Chicago Ridge police custody. He was held for a court appearance on Monday.

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Retail theft • Dasha Crawford, 25, of the 2900 block of West 64th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft and other offenses at 12:12 p.m. Saturday in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took a $6 pair of earrings from the Charlotte Russe store, and struck a store employee who tried to stop her.

She was also charged with battery and resisting arrest. She is due in court on Dec. 20.

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“This has been a known issue. I do believe enough is enough,’ said Olejniczak, who proposed starting disciplinary proceedings that could end with license revocation. Streit agreed, saying many constituents reported safety concerns.

But the motion failed when Vorderer, and trustees Bud Stalker (5th) and Mike Carberry (6th) voted against it. Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) was absent.

Instead. Stalker and Carberry said they would support Vorderer’s plan to create an oversight committee of residents from each district that would monitor the situation over the next six months to determine whether the problems have been solved.

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“The problems are caused by adults (fighting). Children have never been hurt,” said Cardinale. He added that the fight in August involved people “who had a problem with each other before they ever came in.”

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• Eric Truhlar, 28, of the 10 block of Court Caraville, Palos Hills, was charged with retail theft at 5:59 p.m. Friday at Marshalls in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said store security guards detained him outside the store after he was reportedly seen leaving with men’s underwear worth $75 he had concealed. He is due in court on Nov. 18.

Suspended license • Tamaro Decquir, 52, of Ramblewood Court, Savoy, Ill., was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the 9700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage. He is due in court on Dec. 7.

• Tara Lewandowski, 29, of the 10300 block of Kathy Court, Palos Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 10300 block of South Harlem Avenue at 6:55 p.m. Saturday. She was also cited for failure to wear a seatbelt. She is due in court on Nov. 28.

Evergreen Park Theft charges

Erik Davis, 22, of Chicago, was charged with theft following an incident that occurred at 3:32 p.m.

Aug. 26 at Ross Dress for Less, 9104 S. Western Ave. Police said surveillance video showed Davis, who was employed as a cashier at the store at the time, ringing up a pair of Nike gym shoes for $1.99, rather than $39.99.

Retail theft • Davon Williams, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 3:04 p.m. Oct. 14. Police said he took prepared food worth $6.85.

• Brandon Jakes, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 2:47 p.m. Oct. 19 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took two phone cases and an auxiliary cable worth $115. He was also charged with assault for pushing a loss prevention employee who tried to stop him from leaving.

• Titus A. Dangerfield II, 61, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 3:46 p.m. Oct. 17. Police said he took two wireless smart thermostats worth more than $250.

Panhandling

Michael DiMaso, 36, of Evergreen Park, was charged with soliciting business on roadways at 9:57 a.m. Oct. 15 in the 2400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was carrying a sign saying he was homeless and needed money.

Hickory Hills Suspended license • Christopher F. Las, 46, of the 7000 block of West 74th Place, Nottingham Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:32 p.m. Friday in the 8700 block of West 85th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for suspended registration. He is due in court on Nov. 28.

• Jessica R. Redmond, 28, of the 11700 block of South Springfield Avenue, Alsip, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:07 p.m. Saturday in the 7900 block of West 95th Street. Police said she was also cited for having no rear registration light. She is due in court on Nov. 7.

Illegal alcohol consumption

Julia Dinajeva, 20, of Stonebridge Court, Palos Hills, and Mary K. Dolan, 18, of the 10200 block of South Kildare Avenue, Oak Lawn, were both issued local ordinance violations for illegal consumption of alcohol by minors at 1:48 a.m. Oct. 14 in the 7700 block of West 95th Street. Police said they were called to the scene by employees of a nearby restaurant and bar, who said they appeared intoxicated and were trying to get into a car. Dolan was also cited for possession of a fictitious or altered ID. They are both due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Council Chambers on Nov. 1. homeless and needed money.

Oak Lawn License charges • Basheer Alwahidi, 43, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic crash at 12:38 p.m. Oct. 15 at 103rd Street and Cicero Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for failure to yield when entering a road from a private driveway. He is due in court on Nov. 2.

• Marshall H. Chatman, 31, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic incident at 7:31 p.m. Oct. 15 on 111th Street and Jodan Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and leaving the scene of a property damage collision.

Police said he struck a vehicle from behind. He is due in court on Nov. 9.

DUI offenses • Jordan Yuan, 26, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10:46 p.m. Oct. 15 on 105th Place. Police came upon Yuan’s SUV after it went off the road and struck a fire hydrant and tree. He was not injured and registered a .214 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for driving on a sidewalk, driving off a roadway, failure to reduce speed to avoid a a crash, driving without insurance, and damaging village property. He is due in court on Dec. 14.

• Tommie L. Vinson Jr., 58, of Alsip, was charged with DUI at 6:47 p.m. Oct. 13 at 101st Street and Cicero Avenue. He was also cited for driving on a revoked license, no insurance and failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Nov. 3.

Battery incidents • Raymond E. Lukas, 32, of Oak Lawn, was charged with battery following a disturbance at TC’s Pub, 9700 S. Cicero Ave., at 11:31 p.m. Oct. 8. Police said he grabbed a bartender, threw a bottle at a wall, and was yelling at customers. Police said he resisted arrest when he was apprehended outside. He was also

cited for disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer. He is due in court on Nov. 2.

• Raed Elkoussa, 22, of Cedarwood Drive, Crest Hill, was charged with battery for allegedly punching a female actor in the face while he was walking through the Midnight Terror Haunted House in the 5500 block of West 111th Street at 11 p.m. Oct. 15. Police said security officials noticed him acting in a disruptive manner before the incident, and he was warned not to return to the attraction. He is due in court Nov. 4.

Retail theft

Anthony Martinez, 51, of Chicago, was issued a village ordinance violation for retail theft at Home Depot at 2:38 p.m. Oct. 13. Police said he left the store with small hand tools, drill bits and a paint brush worth a total of $56 in his pants. He is due at a hearing in Village Hall on Nov. 15.

Palos Hills Assault charges

Husam Hindi, 25, of Oak Lawn, faces aggravated assault and other charges following a disturbance that occurred about midnight on Oct. 19 at the Shell gas station at 10300 S. Harlem Ave. Witnesses said he threatened to stab a clerk inside the business, and then hid under a car outside.

When police arrived, he ran but was caught nearby. He was also charged with battery and resisting arrest. He is due in court on Nov. 29.

Gunfire reported Police are investigating an Oct. 17 incident in which a bullet fired in the vicinity of the 10000 block of South 84th Avenue went through a wall in the area. Police said they learned of the incident when they responded to a suspicious circumstances call on the block at 7:30 p.m. that day. No one was injured.

Gas station robbed Cash was stolen in a robbery at the Marathon gas station, 11056 Southwest Highway, that was reported at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 18.

Police said a store clerk said an unknown man came around the counter and stole cash from the register. No weapon was shown or threatened. The offender was described as black, tall, wearing a gray hoodie and jeans. A similar incident was reported at the same location on Oct. 15, involving a man fitting the same description.

In that case, cash and cigarettes were taken.

Cars vandalized

Police responded to a criminal damage report in which a taillight was broken on a car parked in the 10400 block of South 84th Avenue at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 19. In another criminal damage case reported at 7 a.m. last Thursday, someone “keyed” several cars parked in the 9900 block of South 86th Terrace. At 8:23 a.m. Saturday, police were informed that a car parked in the 9700 block of South 81st Avenue was also found to have been scraped by a key. Police said they would assign an extra patrol to the area.

Stop sign missing

Police discovered that the stop sign in the 10000 block of South 82nd Avenue had been stolen at 10 p.m. Sunday.

Wallet stolen

A wallet was reported stolen from Durbin’s, 10154 S. Roberts Road, at 1:30 p.m. Monday. The victim said she left it on a table when she went outside to smoke, and it was gone when she returned.

Police reports are 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 guility in court.

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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Pace begins downtown service from Toyota Park

By Steve Metsch With a shiny Pace bus sitting a few yards away from the main entrance of Toyota Park on a sunny and crisp fall morning, state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th) wondered why anyone would ever want to drive to downtown Chicago again.

“This is exciting. For eight bucks — eight bucks — you can get to and from downtown Chitown and you have Wi-Fi. You can’t get that on Metra. That is awesome. Can you imagine not having to pay the $44 parking fee downtown.

Even the ozone layer will benefit with less carbon monoxide in the air,” Sandoval said Monday.

Sandoval, the Senate’s transportation chairman, sponsored a bill approved in 2014 that makes permanent bus-on-theshoulder service using expressways and tollways.

“You hear about all the great things politicians will do. For people on the Southwest Side and south suburbs, it’s about moving people around, getting them to work. Moving people around is an important responsibility. We’re proud of expanding this program,” Sandoval said.

Buses ride downtown via the shoulder on the Stevenson Expressway.

Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek, who also is a state senator from the 12th District, is thrilled that his village offers convenient and affordable transportation for commuters. The parking lot has room for 300 vehicles, Landek said. Parking is free.

Landek noted that the entire area will benefit from the service, and he called Toyota Park “a natural beginning and ending point.”

He especially likes the $8 round trip.

“That’s a great deal,” Landek said.

Pace Chairman Rick Kwasneski spoke highly of the new park-and-ride site, which is the fifth in the Chicago area.

Burr Ridge, Plainfield, Romeoville and Bolingbrook also offer sites where commuters can park and ride.

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Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek (second from right) is joined by Pace and other officials to celebrate the first day of a new parkand-ride bus service from the stadium to downtown Chicago. Pace has opened a park-and-ride service center at Toyota Park.

“What a great day in Bridgeview,” Kwasneski said of Monday’s debut.

“Bus rapid transit is the future of fixedroute bus service. Being able to operate service on the shoulder creates service that is reliable, safe and cost-effective.

Its on-time performance makes it attractive to commuters and positions it as a legitimate competitor to the personal automobile,” Kwasneski said.

Ridership of bus-on-shoulder service has quadrupled to 2,000 per day since its inception in 2011, he said.

Pace hopes to expand the service to interstates 94, 57 and 290, and Illinois

Route 53, he said. It will soon bring the service to the Jane Adams Tollway (I-90) with a full-speed dedicated lane next spring.

“We’re very excited about it because we’ll be able to go full speed. It will bring people to the Rosemont CTA station,” Kwasneski said.

“There were critics. Many were skeptical about the service, whether it would be safe or reliable. We’ve addressed a lot of those things and the success speaks for itself,” Kwasneski said.

In 2014, the General Assembly permanently allowed bus-on-shoulder service

on all expressways and tollways in the Chicago area. Sandoval was the sponsor of that legislation.

Leanne Redden, executive director of the Regional Transportation Authority, likes how existing resources are used to improve the bus service. Driving on the shoulder is “cost-effective and efficient way to attract more transit ridership,” she said.

Kwasneski said that each time parking has been expanded at the other four locations, “the lots filled up instantly.”

“Our biggest concern now is capital dollars for new buses. As it expands, we’ve been adding some buses, but we don’t

have any buses to add. So our concern now is capital funding to keep up with this. It’s a good challenge to have. We’re not talking about ridership issues,” he said, noting a new bus costs $400,000.

The buses have an ADA-compliant entrance, with high-back reclining commuter seats, individual reading lights, air vents and speakers. To ride the bus, you can pay with cash or a Ventra card, a Pace spokeswoman said Jerry Hurckes, chief of staff for Cong.

Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), said the soccer stadium is a “shot in the arm for this community,” and thinks the park-andride is a great idea that makes it even more valuable to the area.

“Now you expand public transit. Public transit, especially for the millennials, is where they’re at. They have no problem getting on a bus, getting on a train. They don’t even need a car. This is great,” Hurckes said.

The Toyota Park-East Loop Express (Route 856) leaves Bridgeview at 6:45 a.m., 7:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and returns at 1:17 p.m., 5:55 p.m., 6:25 p.m. and 10:02 p.m.

It takes riders to Harlem and 63rd, Monroe and Wabash, and Michigan and Superior.

The buses leave from Michigan and Superior, stop at Michigan and Jackson, and again at Harlem and 63rd before returning to Toyota Park. The times leaving downtown are 12:15 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Bridgeview Trustee Mary Sutton, who planned to take a ride on the new route Monday, is happy Bridgeview and Pace worked out an agreement.

It’s not just for commuters, she said, noting that residents who want to shop downtown or head there for a meal or a show could also benefit from the park-and-ride program.

“Our seniors who don’t want to drive down there can go there for a discounted price. The parking fees downtown are ridiculous,” Sutton said. “I think this is fabulous.”

We welcome some chills and thrills as Halloween creeps toward us ith Halloween just four days away, I admit that I like hearing a good ghost story. I suppose it’s the unknown or the unexplained that intrigues me.

The movie “The Amityville Horror” was based on alleged paranormal activity that took place in a town in New York state. I’ve read accounts that much of what appeared in the book and film did not happen.

Most of so-called paranormal activity can be explained.

I guess I’m like anyone else.

A little bit of mystery can be exciting. For instance, I enjoyed watching the 2013 movie “The Conjuring” about malicious spirits that haunted a family and their home in Rhode Island in the early 1970s. I suppose some of these events can be explained.

On the other hand, there is a part of me that would like to believe that there are events that happen that defy explanation.

We know old homes make noises. Floors sometimes creak and wind can create strange sounds from the attic. Doors sometimes can open or close in an old home because the foundation underneath pitches at certain times of the year. An explanation can be provided for most strange occurrences.

But this is the time of the year when things go bump in the night. Soon witches and assorted goblins will be walking door-to-door with their bags out, looking for a treat. That’s when these tales have their greatest appeal. Feature stories will appear in newspapers or a piece can be viewed on TV in the next coming days.

That includes our newspaper.

Earlier this month, I attended a program that featured author and parapsychologist Ursula Bielski, who has written several books on the supernatural. Her local appeal comes from the fact that she hails from Chicago’s North Side. Her latest book focuses on Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery, the ancient burial grounds in the southwest suburbs.

Bielski believes there are unnatural forces present at the cemetery and she recalled an evening when she toured the area with a friend who had connections to allow her to come along. The author admits that the two should not have been touring the cemetery at night because the land is owned by the Cook County Forest Preserves. The cemetery is closed during the evening, but she said the two were adventurous and their curiosity took over.

According to Bielski, the two traveled along paths and would occasionally see bright lights that seemed to follow them.

When they would get closer, the lights would disappear, according to Bielski. But what frightened the author was that they were unable for hours to find their way out of the cemetery.

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The fact they were lost was unnerving because her guide knew his way through the cemetery.

He had walked the path numerous times with no difficulties, according to Bielski. But that evening they reportedly saw these bright lights and became disoriented and got lost.

Bielski told an audience of over 90 people at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills that she has heard other accounts from people who have seen these bright lights that suddenly disappeared when they grew closer. Some told her that they also were lost for hours. Bielski said she was terrified and believes that the bright lights were the result of a malicious spirit that haunts the cemetery.

My impression is that some of these sightings could be explained. It could have been someone playing a hoax on the cemetery travelers. On the other hand, you always wonder.

While these tales were interesting, I knew why so many people were at the library that evening. They wanted to hear Joe about one ghost Boyle in particular — none other than Resurrection Mary.

The legend of Resurrection Mary is popular because of its local origin. Several girls and women have been called Resurrection Mary. One popular account is that of Marija “Anna” Norkus, 12, who lived in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood. She died about six weeks before her 13th birthday. She reportedly loved to dance and begged her father to take her along to dance at O Henry’s Ballroom (now the Willowbrook Ballroom). Her father relented

and brought her daughter and some other people along.

Reportedly, several people had too much to drink and on the way home, an impaired driver collided with another car and Anna fell out and was crushed by one of the vehicles. She died on July 20, 1927. People have reported seeing the blondehaired girl along Archer Avenue after her death.

Mary Bregory, from Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, also reportedly died in a car crash after a night of dancing and has been referred to as Resurrection Mary.

A photo of Anna Norkus

was featured at Bielski’s library presentation, along with the gates at Resurrection Cemetery.

The cemetery gates in the photo along Archer show a blackened section Bielski said was burned, and fingerprints could be seen — allegedly from Resurrection Mary.

I’ve heard this story often, which included a segment on “That’s Incredible” on ABC-TV, in which a truck driver saw a girl grabbing the cemetery gates. He stopped and walked up to the gates and the girl disappeared. According to the TV program, the truck driver went to the Justice police. An

officer and the truck driver returned and they saw the burned portion of the gates with the fingerprints, according to the show.

That’s why Resurrection Mary continues to be discussed to this day. A story on Anna Norkus, for instance, appeared in papers at the time of her death.

I guess we all want to believe in something mystical and scary at this time of the year. That’s why the legend of Resurrection Mary continues to live on.

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

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Scarecrows take up residence in Hickory Hills

The Hills Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Scarecrow Decorating Contest with the response from local school children twice the amount of last fall.

This year over 75 scarecrow entries from stu-

dents in School District 117, St. Patricia School, Sandbox, Bobbie Noonan’s, Palos Hills Kindercare and other centers participated. The Hills Chamber provided the hay, bamboo poles and burlap sacks for the scarecrow heads. The students, under the

direction of their teachers, then used their creativity.

The scarecrows are currently on display just west of the parking lot of the Hickory Hills City Hall, 8652 W. 95th St. Residents can drop by to see what the children have created and vote for

the best scarecrows. The winning scarecrows will receive a classroom pizza party, compliments of the Hills Chamber.

The display features the likeness of President Lincoln, Cat in the Hat and assorted ghouls.

Over 75 scarecrow entries from schools in District 117, St. Patricia and other centers were submitted for the Hills Chamber of Commerce’s Decorating Scarecrow Contest.

The winning entries are can be found adjacent to the Hickory Hills City Hall.

During an election year it’s fitting that St. Patricia School seventh-grade students created a scarecrow in honor of President Abraham Lincoln.

This spooky character is the work of third-grade students at Glen Oaks School.

Youngsters in kindergarten at the Sandbox facility made their scarecrow with a plea for residents to vote this November.

Photos by Joe Boyle Dr. Seuss was the inspiration for the Palos Hills Kindercare’s version of Cat in the Hat.

PALOS HILLS CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Board debating golf course rates Michael Gilbert Palos Hills will decide early in 2017 whether its economically friendly greens rate at the Palos Hills Municipal Golf Course will return for another year.

Ald. A.J. Pasek (3rd Ward), who serves on the city’s Golf Course Committee, told the council and a handful of residents Oct. 20 the committee will meet shortly after the new year to determine whether the flat fee of $10 for the nine-hole course will remain in 2017.

“We will hold a meeting after the New Year and that will be to review the rates for 2017,” Pasek said. “Are we going to go up? I don’t think we are going to go down any because we are about as low as we can go.”

Pasek said after the meeting keeping the fee at $10 is also an option for 2017.

Attendance and revenue “is up a little bit” from 2015 when the standard fee to play the course was $16 for adults, Pasek said. He did not have the exact revenue figures available at the meeting.

One downside to the lower fees has been an influx of players not overly familiar with the game playing the course, Pasek said. This has led to instances in which divots have not been repaired and players have driven the golf cart onto the green, he said.

“What we are getting are people who are new at golf,” Pasek said.

“(The $10 fee) is a reasonable price and people who want to try it are coming out and they may not understand gold etiquette.”

Pasek also noted there has been an increase of illegal alcohol on the course.

“What that means is that they are not buying our alcohol,” Pasek said. “(Palos Hills Municipal Golf Course Director) Jay (Druhan) says that amounts to $25 to $50 per day, which impacts our bottom line and we need every sales dollar we can get. Somehow we need to tell people not to do that.”

The golf course, 7301 W. 105th St., is a little more than a year removed from a $200,000 clubhouse renovation. The course features a pair of Par 5 holes, three Par 3s and four Par 4s. The championship tees offer golfers more than 2,800 yards of course.

In other news, Diane Banta, of the National Park Service, and Mike Erickson, a professor at Moraine Valley Community College, addressed the council about coming up with a maintenance project for certain areas of the Cal-Sag Nature Trail.

Erickson said there are three areas in question — Kean Avenue east to Stony Creek, 86th Street west to Stony Creek and 86th Street east to Southwest Highway – that could use some maintenance including the trimming of vegetation, clearing fallen trees, tread work on the path and removal of litter.

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“This came about because I was biking to work (at Moraine Valley) and I came upon a spot where I couldn’t get around without lifting my bike around this tree fall and so I thought to myself ‘wouldn’t it be cool if we could get this out of the way.’

“The idea is to get the kids out and do some minor maintenance to clear things that are blocking the trail.”

Erickson said working with Stagg High School to offer the students service hours could be one way to engage them in the maintenance project.

“It could kind of be like a teambuilding exercise,” he said.

Erickson told the council the end goal of the trial maintenance project is to make people aware of the trail and how it can enhance their quality of life.

“People would start realizing this resource and utilizing this resource,” he said of the trail. “Students in nature have lower blood pressure and better attention in school so there are all kinds of reasons to get out and about and enjoy what we already have.”

Erickson and Banta said they were at the meeting seeking the council’s blessing to at some point in the near future begin improving the trail. Erickson said both fall and winter would be ideal times to complete the maintenance work, but no dates have been set nor are they yet asking for volunteers to sign up.

The potential project was well received by the council, especially Ald. Joan Knox (1st Ward) who called it “a great idea.”

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said it was unlikely at this time the city could pave the trail as that would cost money and officials would need to look into grant dollars, but he was in favor of cleaning up the trial.

“It’s a chance to take a pretty much non-existent trail and turn it into a permanent trail,” Bennett said. “The idea is to use volunteers to take that existing trail now and improve it so more people can use it.”

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives

Green Hills Library moves to new location • 50 years ago

From the Oct. 27, 1966 issue The story: The Green Hills Library, which serves both Hickory Hills and Palos Hills, marked its third anniversary on Oct. 17 by moving into new larger quarters at 10708 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

The move was made in one weekend. They moved books and other library supplies, including shelves, desks, tables and chairs from the former library site at 10714 S. Roberts Road. They have moved to a lighter and roomier location with the assistance of the Stagg Key Club members – Pat Windhorst, Don Patterson, Tom Macku, Dan Rosser, James Warren and Richard Schmidt.

In three years, the library outgrew its original site. A joint committee effort of both Hickory Hills and Palos Hills has resulted in over 200 card-carrying library borrowers in both communities.

Little Company of Mary becomes smoke-free • 25 years ago

From the Oct. 24, 1991 issue The story: Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers became a completely smoke-free environment on Oct. 7.

The adoption of its new no-smoking policy coincided with the beginning of National Respiratory Care Week, the theme of which this year was “Respiratory Care Cares About the Air You Breathe.”

On Oct. 10, officials at the hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, planted a maple tree on the grounds to symbolize its commitment to and recognizing the importance of protecting the environment, which includes smoke-free health care centers.

The quote: “By making our hospital smoke-free, we publically acknowledge the dangerous health effects of both active and passive exposure to tobacco smoke and strongly encourage all members of our hospital family and or community at large to stop smoking,” said Dr. Evan McLeod, a board certified pulmonary medicine specialist and medical director of Little Company’s Respiratory Care Department.

Dist. 229 seeks 22-cent increase for school budget • 10 years ago

From the Oct. 26, 2006 issue The story: Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 is urging voters to pass a referendum authorizing a 22-cent increase in the district’s education-fund tax rate to maintain school programs or force potential program cuts.

Despite responsible spending while continually improving school programs, the district is projecting deficit spending, said District 229 Supt. James Briscoe. The 2006-07 total budget expenditures in the district are estimated at $25 million while total revenues are estimated to be $23 million, said District 229 Business Manager Richard Hendricks.

The quote: “We’re asking for the bare minimum of what we need; it give us enough to get over the hill,” said John Hickey, the president of the District 229 Board. “I don’t know what the solution could be. It’s like trying to bail water out of a boat.”

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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Dashing across the line

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Participants in the first Park Lawn 5k Dash for Disabilities run and walk take off from Park Lawn on Saturday morning.

Photo by Joe Boyle Photo by Jeff orva

Moraine Valley enrollment down, hybrid courses up

By Michelle Zalesny Moraine Valley Community College’s enrollment dropped for the summer and fall 2016 semesters, as it did for many Illinois community colleges.

“Our fall 2015 credit headcount was 15,016 and fall 2016 enrolled 15,021 students as of census day, representing a slight increase of .03 percent. Total fall headcounts have been steadily decreasing since the all-time high enrollment of 18,169 students in fall of 2011,” said Dr. Sadya Khan, director of Institutional Research and Planning, at the Oct. 18 Moraine Valley board meeting in Palos Hills.

Khan explained that the significant drop may be due to a lack of graduating seniors, including the college level at Moraine Valley and high school seniors “The number of graduating seniors last fall was down by two percent from the previous fall, which was one of the reasons that contribute to the declining enrollments,” said Khan. “The projected number of high school graduates in the district is down one to two percent this fall and anywhere between two to five percent in the coming years.

Another indicator may be due to the fact that there continues to be more part-time

students than full-time students at 58 to 42 percent. More part-time students results in less credit hours.”

“Statewide, our head count for Illinois community colleges dropped by four percent last spring and five percent last fall. Preliminary data from the Illinois Community College Board show that overall community colleges are down in headcount by four percent and eight percent in credit hours this fall from last fall,” said Khan.

However, Moraine Valley’s online and hybrid courses have seen a significant increase in credit hours by 87 percent over the last year. Hybrid courses are completed mostly via the internet and by few in-class sessions.

“Online credit hours have increased by 23 percent and our hybrid hours have increased by 68 percent,” said Khan.

Students are finding dual credit enrollment, which has increased by 61 percent in headcount since last fall, to be more convenient as well. Dual credit enrollment allows high school students to receive dual credit for selected courses at free or reduced costs. Khan noted that one of the reasons enrollments at Moraine Valley have not taken as heavy a hit is because of the dual credit.

Despite the drop in enrollment, participation on campus is soaring. Student Trustee

David Shipyor reported Fall Fest at Moraine Valley to be a hit this year. Fall Fest is a yearly celebration in September hosted by Moraine Valley Student Life. It showcases clubs, organizations and programs that the college has to offer, along with games, music, prizes and good times for all.

“We had a huge turnout this year, and I really mean that,” said Shipyor. “I’ve been to Fall Fest before and there was an unbelievable amount of students.”

The celebration took place on Sept. 21.

Students were informed on the various ways to get involved on campus and about the resources available to help them achieve success in their academic endeavors.

“Even though it was raining, it was just great,” said Shipyor.

Pictures are available on Moraine Valley’s Facebook page of the event, showing smiling students in patriotic colors, which was the chosen theme inspired by this year’s election.

Perhaps events like Fall Fest can help attract more students to campus and aid in enrollment.

“Fall Fest is important as it helps the various clubs recruit new and returning students for the new school year,” said Shipyor. “This, in turn, helps students become more involved on our campus and in the community.”

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is Field News.

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

Our readers have been in bit of slump the past couple of weeks.

We must admit that those quizzes have been more difficult than the norm. But we knew some readers would guess that last week’s quiz was none other than the “Nightmare at the Terrace” Haunted House at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Belolit Ave., Worth.

We thought the fact that the letters “Nigh” that appeared on the sign in last week’s edition would be a clue. Theresa and George Reberky, who describe themselves as residents of Worth, “The Friendly Village,” had the correct answer. Worth resident Donna Hirsch also knew it was the Nightmare at the Terrace. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum and Jerry and Carol Janicki, of Worth, also provided the correct answer.

The Nightmare at the Terrace will conclude this weekend from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct, 30.

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Halloween at the Park will be held at Freedom Activity Center

Holiday craft bazaar to be held at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Halloween at the Park will be held from Church

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.

Toddlers can exercise and move to music Parents or guardians can bring their toddlers for a session of physical activity beginning this month at the Freedom Activity Center, 6522 Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge. The classes are held from 8:15 to 9 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. to noon Fridays, Oct. 28 through Dec. 16. The fee is $41 for residents and $51 for non-residents. The class is for children ages 3 to 5.

‘Fun for Tots’ is offered at Freedom Activity Center

A variety of activities will be offered for toddlers on “Fun for Tots” sessions from 9 to 11 a.m. Fridays, Oct. 28 through Dec. 16, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6522 Birmingham St., Chicago Ridge. The class is for children ages 3 to 5. Kids will have an opportunity to play various games, take part in crafts, creative projects, stories and music.

The registration fee is $96 for residents and $122 for non-residents.

EVERGREEN PARK ‘Trunk ‘n Treat’ to be held at Evergreen Park church

The annual “Trunk ‘n Treat” will be held for children from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. Vehicles will be parked in the lot so children can trick-or-treat at the free event. Games, activities, popcorn and beverages will be available.

Holiday bazaar to be held at Evergreen Park Presbyterian Church

A holiday bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Evergreen Park Presbyterian Church, 8955 S. Francisco Ave. The event includes crafts, vendors and gently-used items. A bake sale and gift baskets will be available. Raffles will also be held with drawings at 2 p.m. Lunch at “Deacons Diner” will be available. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-7107, or on www.facebook.com/ eppresbch.

Evergreen Park Youth Commission holds 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.

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 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.

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.

U.S. military veterans to attend luncheon at St. Paul’s Fellowship Hall Current and retired U.S. military veterans will be honored with a luncheon on Saturday, Nov. 12 at St. Paul Lutheran Church and School’s Fellowship Hall, 4660 W. 94th St., Oak Lawn.

Members of the military – past and present – who reside in the Oak Lawn area are invited to bring one guest to the luncheon.

Free door prizes will be included.

Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. Luncheon will be served at 11 a.m., followed by a special program honoring veterans and active military.

Past and present members of the military interested in attending the event must call the church office at (708) 423-1040 to confirm a reservation by Wednesday, Nov. 2.

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. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2420

PALOS HILLS ‘Haunted Hills of Palos’ hayride

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. The cost is $5 for individuals 11 years and older, $3 for 10 years and younger.

Pizza as well as other concessions will be available for purchase. Further information can be obtained by calling the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

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Open gym for toddlers

Open gym for kids who are walking to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Fridays at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The program runs through Dec. 16. The cost is $2 for per child or $3 per child for nonresidents. More information can be obtained by calling the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH Marrs-Meyer AL Post 991 to hold Veteran’s Day Memorial Service

The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 will hold a Veteran’s Day Memorial Service beginning at 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 at the eternal flame at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 111th and Harlem Avenue, Worth. The post’s women’s auxiliary will be serving doughnuts at the adjacent firehouse at 10 a.m.

‘Lights On’ for ‘Nightmare at the Terrace’ in Worth

A “Lights On” edition of the “Nightmare at the Terrace” Haunted House will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Terrace Centre, 111500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth.

In this version, younger children will have the opportunity to see inside of the haunted house within a bright light. Actors will not be popping out, but they will be greeting patrons and handing out candy.

For more information on the “Lights On” Haunted House and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Worth post to serve traditional turkey dinner

The Marrs-Meyer American Legion and Auxiliary 991 will serve a traditional turkey dinner from 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the post, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth. The fee is $12 for adults, which includes carry-outs.

The fee is $6 for children ages 12 and under.

Kids ages 3 and under can dine for free.

Marrs-Meyer AL Post to hold Halloween costume party

The Marrs-American Legion Post 991 will hold a Halloween costume party from 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 29 at the post, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth. Costume contests will be held and cash prizes will be awarded. Karaoke will be included.

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Cubs shatter myths and return to the Fall Classic

Waking up to the new world of a Cubs pennant

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his is not a trick-or-treat hoax. This is the real deal. Unless you have been living under a rock, you already know that the Chicago Cubs are National League champions.

The reality of that surreal fact should have sunken in by now.

As of this writing, the Cubs have already played two games against the Cleveland Indians, the American League champs. The Cubs against the Indians in the World Series? Who could have predicted that?

But it’s true. The Cubs have played the first two games in Cleveland and will host the Tribe for three games at Wrigley Field beginning Friday. The Friendly Confines, especially the past 35 years or so, has been a place of fun and sun. That has not always included great baseball, but the appeal of the 102-year-old park and the surrounding neighborhood has drawn diehard fans, the bandwagon followers and tourists.

Now they will be swarming Wrigley Field to watch history — at least the fans or the connected who have been fortunate to get seats. Actually, fans have a better opportunity to get a seat in Cleveland because the prices will be lower. Cub fans who decide to stroll into one of the bars near the park or prefer to stay home to watch these games on TV with other fans may end up with the best seats.

But for longtime Cub fans who had to endure the likes of Dick Bertell and Andre Rodgers, we cannot blame them for paying a heavy price to watch a game. After all, they are witnessing history. The Cubs have not been in a World Series since 1945. They lost that series to the Detroit Tigers on rosters that were depleted due to World War II. So, to say you were at the game in which the Cubs won their first National League title in 71 years may be priceless to some.

Those moments will be remembered for a lifetime. And to attend a World Series game anywhere is special. The fact that it is going to be played in Wrigley Field makes it that much more special.

This has been a chaotic year. The presidential race will go down in history for its strangeness. The Cleveland Cavaliers, led

by LeBron James, won the National Basketball Association championship earlier this year. Ironically, this is the first time Cleveland has won a national championship since 1964, when Jim Brown was a running back for the Browns.

And now, the Chicago Cubs are in the World Series. The strange thing about all this is the Cubs’ advancement to the World Series was expected by many sportswriters. The Cubs, famously known as underdogs, suddenly became the favorites in the playoffs. Strange indeed. And with the Cavaliers winning an NBA title and the Indians in the World Series, perhaps the fans of Cleveland, a city that has taken plenty of hits dating back to when Lake Erie ignited in fire, believe this is fate.

In another year, maybe we would agree. Even Cub fans would go along with that. However, not this year. The Cubs are in the World Series. We can set aside the black cats and retire the goats, and we should forget about a fan reaching toward the field for a foul ball. The Cubs have shattered a myth. These young Cub players that include Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant, Addison Russell, Dexter Fowler, Javy Baez, Ben Zobrist and even the previously injured Kyle Schwarber don’t believe in these superstitions. And we have not even touched on the great pitching and defense.

Manager Joe Maddon is the architect of this Cub revival that was set up by Theo Epstein and company. Maddon’s baseball intellect was well known during his years managing the Tampa Bay Rays. He got a lot out of a roster with a tight budget.

The Cubs manager kept his players loose with an assortment of visitors in the clubhouse and road trips in which the players dress in themed clothing, such as celebrating the 1960s. He had these players competing to the best of their ability and learning to deal with adversity. Sometimes solid teams fall apart under the bright lights and the pressure of playoff baseball. They become the proverbial deer in the headlights The Cubs could have gone that path against the Dodgers after trailing in the series two games to one and being blanked twice.

And then Zobrist lays down a bunt single followed by a bloop hit

by Baez. All of a sudden Russell homers, and the Cubs go on to win the game and never look back. Maddon said the team had to seize the moment and do what it takes to win. That’s what teams that win 103 regular-season games are supposed to do.

The Cubs are National League champions and they are in the World Series. Let’s celebrate these moments. We are not even going to mention winning the World Series. That’s a column or an editorial for another day.

Right now, Cub fans, seize the moment and enjoy. Hey, Hey and Holy Cow! The Cubs are the real deal.

I Women in the Civil War: Part 2

By Don C. White This article will cover Northern women who played a role during the Civil War. There are too many to list them all. I believe you will be surprised by what these women did to support the war effort.

President Lincoln knew the importance of women in this national crisis and he put it into words at the closing of a Sanitary Fair event in Washington in 1864. “I have never studied the art of paying compliments to women; but I must say that if all that has been said by orators and poets since the creation of the world in praise of women were applied to the women of America, it would not do them justice for their conduct during this war,” said Lincoln. “I will close by saying God bless the women of America!”

There were a number of women who served as soldiers for the North and South.

The figures vary anywhere from 250 to 700.

Let’s begin with Mary Todd Lincoln, said to have been the first wife of a president to be called “first lady.” Clara Barton was a nurse.

Anna Ella Carroll was called the unrecognized member of Lincoln’s cabinet. Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree) was a slave who escaped bondage. Ella Bishop defended the American flag against a band of Confederate soldiers who were dragging it through the streets of Lexington, Ky. Harriet Tubman, a former slave, helped others escape slavery. Mary Ashton Rice Livermore turned her skills to help establish the Northwestern branch of the U.S. Sanitary Commission. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin, which sold over 300,000 copies in the United States the first year it was published.

Louisa May Alcott was a nurse and writer. Dorothea Dix took on the task of organizing and managing the women nurses for all the Union armies. She served the entire war and did not take any pay for her work. Annie Etheridge served with the Second Michigan Infantry as a Vivandiere, a woman unofficially attached to a regiment as a nurse and soldier without disguising her sex. Sarah Emma Edmonds had already passed herself off as a man before the war and when the war began she joined the army and served with the Second Michigan.

Mary Ann Ball Bickerdyke, from Galesburg, became a nurse. Mary Edwards Walker was already a doctor when the war began but was not allowed to serve until an Ohio regiment hired her as a contract surgeon. She was awarded the Medal of Honor only to have it revoked six days before her death in 1919. It was officially reinstated in 1977. Elizabeth Van Lew a spy, known as “Crazy Bet” while living in Richmond, Va., during the war. Julia Ward Howe wrote what became the “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” Bridget Divers went along with her husband when he joined the First Michigan Cavalry. Jennie Wade was the only civilian killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Margaret E. Breckinridge, cousin of Confederate

General John Breckinridge, became a nurse for the Union. Jennie Hodgers (AKA Albert Cashier) dressed herself as a man and joined the 95th Illinois Infantry in 1862.

Belle Reynolds, of Peoria, was a newlywed when she set off to join her husband in camp.

There are many more that I don’t have space to mention. Here are a few of their stories. Mary Todd Lincoln had great plans when she arrived in Washington, D.C. She would soon be disappointed. She loved nice things and upon arriving found the White House was almost in shambles at least according to her standards. Remember, President Buchanan was the only bachelor president to ever serve. Yes, I know others did not have a wife during their years in the White House but they had been married, or in the case of Grover Cleveland, was married while serving as president.

Regardless what history has to say about Mary, I believe that she gave all she was able to. She was called a spy and traitor because her family in Kentucky all fought for the Confederacy. She spent many hours visiting soldiers in the Washington area hospitals — both North and South.

Clara Barton was working as a clerk in Washington, D.C. when the war began. She soon began taking supplies to wounded soldiers and asked everyone she knew for food and medical supplies. After the Battle of Cedar Mountain, Va. (1862), she hired a mule team and took a wagon load of supplies to the field hospital. She began her nursing duties after the battle of Antietam.

Clara organized a program for locating men listed as missing in action. By the end of the war, she had acquired most of the skills she later used to organize the American Red Cross.

Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross) worked to smuggle out over 300 slaves that earned her the nickname “Moses.” When the war came, Harriet went to work as a Union scout, spy and nurse. Through all of her exploits, she never got caught. Now, over 150 years after the Civil War she will finally be recognized with her likeness on our U.S. twenty dollar bill. It is a fitting tribute to all the women of our nation, past, present and future who have given so much to make and keep America strong.

One last group of women that need to be recognized is the Catholic Order of the “Sisters of Charity” of St. Joseph’s near Emmitsburg, Md., founded in July 1809.

By the time of the Civil War they had been serving needy persons of all faiths for over 50 years and they were now called “Daughters of Charity.”

There is a book series called “Civil War Trilogy-Charity Afire” that includes the states of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. It is an amazing story of the devotion and service these women gave during the American Civil War and are still serving today. Thanks, Sister Bertha O’Neill.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

American Legion vote is for country over candidates As leader of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, I am frequently asked who The American Legion is supporting in this year’s presidential election. My answer is simple — “veterans.” And by that answer I am not referring to a candidate’s military service (or lack thereof) but to his or her proposals on issues such as VA health care, a strong national defense and border security.

Sometimes, if the questioner is unaware of our nonpartisanship, a follow-up is asked along the lines of “who does the Legion really support, Trump or Hillary?” My answer is the same: “The American Legion supports veterans.”

While a lot of organizations claim nonpartisanship, it is a mandate that is enshrined in The American Legion’s Constitution and is backed up by the examples set forth by our World War I veteran founders.

During one of the earliest meetings of The American Legion in 1919, a movement was afoot to nominate Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., as our first national commander. A World War I hero and the son of a former presi-

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dent, “T.R. Jr.” was widely perceived to have political ambitions of his own and possibly follow in his father’s footsteps to the White House. A term as national commander would be a nice steppingstone for the young Republican.

But Roosevelt would have none of it. Over shouts of “We Want Teddy,” Roosevelt told the delegates, “I wish to withdraw my name for a number of reasons…We are gathered together for a very high purpose. I want every American through the length and breadth of this land to realize that there is not a man in this caucus who is seeking anything for himself, personally, but that he is simply working for the good of the entire situation.”

Roosevelt knew that the best way for The American Legion to advance its pillars of fighting for a strong national defense, caring for veterans, establishing wholesome youth programs and promoting Americanism was to avoid partisanship and political labels.

While many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents have been active in The American Legion throughout our history, the organization is only beholden to “God and

Country,” the two entities that are emblazoned on the back of every membership card. We endorse no political office seeker nor any political party.

We operate no political action comCharles mittee and contribto no campaign.

E. Schmidt uteThis does not mean that we are not engaged in the democratic process. Far from it. During election years, we routinely invite the Republican and Democratic nominees for president to address our national convention. Only time constraints prevent us from inviting the numerous independent and third party candidates as well.

The American Legion is concerned that the candidates have barely uttered a word about veterans’ issues during any of the presidential or vice presidential debates. This comes at a time when an estimated 20 veterans a day commit suicide, more than 80,000 veterans have waited

five years or longer to have their claims appeals decided and problems abound with the much ballyhooed Veterans Choice program.

Moreover, ISIS, North Korea, Iran, China and Russia dominate headlines, while lawmakers and the White House continue to fund our military at pre-World War II levels. Recent terrorist attacks by immigrants in Washington state, New York City and Minnesota demonstrate that the government still has some deadly holes in its vetting process.

Veterans care deeply about the security of this country. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have served. In our all-volunteer force, the care and wellbeing of these veterans is the cost of war and fielding a strong defense.

The American Legion is not interested in which candidate “wins” on Election Day. We are instead encouraging candidates to follow Roosevelt’s example and work for “the good of the entire situation.”

When that happens, America wins.

Charles Schmidt is the national commander of the 2.2 million member American Legion, www.legion.org.

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’ve loved the Chicago Cubs ever since I was a kid on the South Side of Chicago, where most of my neighbors were diehard White Sox fans.

Still, maybe my love was with the Cubs’ name. But I admired the players and fell in love with one of the greatest baseball parks in America — Wrigley Field.

Cheering for the Cubs to win the pennant has always been fun, in a large part because they have always fallen short. It’s been 108 years since their last World Series championship (1908) and 71 years since they won their last pennant (1945).

The Chicago Cubs were the “underdogs” of baseball, and maybe that helped Cubs fans survive the losses and a mythical curse many claimed as the excuse.

The “underdog” is a powerful symbol of determination, persistence and stubbornness. I’m definitely an “underdog” fan, especially in politics.

But my love came from the popular “Underdog” animated TV series from the 1960s.

“There’s no need to fear. Underdog is here,” the proud and powerful yet “humble and lovable” Shoeshine Boy cartoon doggie would declare as he quickly turned into a superhero who saved people.

The Underdog saving people. It’s a heartwarming theme that kept Cubs fans’ hearts warm for more than 108 years in this country.

The Chicago Cubs changed that on Saturday night, Oct. 22, 2016, a day that will go down in history as one of the great days in American baseball. They won the National League championship.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games, and the clincher was at Wrigley Field on Saturday night when Chicago’s team shut out the Dodgers and their overballyhooed “fearsome” Goliath of a pitcher, Clayton Kershaw.

In my eyes, Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Kyle Hendricks are today’s Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, the heroes of my boyhood.

I used to live a few blocks from Ernie Banks, who lived in Pill Hill on Chicago’s Southeast Side in the 1960s.

I also lived by another underdog powerhouse, Muhammad Ali. The Cubs also had power hitters Ron Santo and Billy Williams. The faces changed many times. The Cubs also had a great pitcher in Fergie Jenkins, catcher Randy Hundley and second baseman Glenn Beckert.

We saw all the names come and go, dogged under the shadow of an excuse, a hyped-up curse. When the Cubs refused to allow Greek immigrant and bar owner Billy Sianis to bring his goat into the 1945 World Series game, he vexed them with an Old World, Middle Eastern curse.

The Cubs lost the World Series to the Detroit Tigers and it’s been a drought ever since.

Columnist Mike Royko, who I knew and worked with, glommed on to the story told by the goat owner’s nephew, Sam Sianis, at the Billy Goat Tavern under Michigan Avenue where Royko and his adoring entourage of journalist pals sat eating burgers and drinking beer. Billy Sianis was an entrepreneur and super promoter who once petitioned Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley for the first liquor license for the moon.

Royko later wrote that it was all just in good fun. A typical Chicago good story, or “gawd stawwy” as my City Hall journalism mentor — the late great Harry Golden Jr. — would put it. It was the only believable explanation for the Cubs failures.

Underdogs are often shouldered with the burden of a nonsensical myth.

The Cubs are playing the Cleveland Indians, who are in a mini-slump of their own, having not won a World Series since 1948. Just no “curse.”

Winning the World Series is great.

Playing in the World Series as the underdog is dynamic. Electrifying.

Something that will charge up Cubs fans more than any other baseball fan or sports fan in the country.

This is a new world where Chicago Cubs fans can lift up their heads with pride. They did what everyone said they couldn’t do. It took a long time to get there — 71 years — and who knows if they will win the World Series.

The Cub has become the Bear, and not soon enough, ironically.

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

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Faith is rewarded beyond the summer bash

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y track record has proven that my faith can manifest almost anything I desire. I’ve tested this theory from the supernatural (prayer changes things) to the superficial. A couple of tangible items my faith has relinquished include acquiring ownership of a vacation timeshare for $99 valued at $30,000 and a $45,000 Buick Enclave that I won on a TV show.

I also exercise my faith for trivial items, such as concert tickets. Every time my eyes lock on one of those radio station mobiles, I’ve been known to walk away with something free in my palm. I always believe I’m going to win and as a result, I usually do. But, in June of 2014, things didn’t look like they were going in my favor.

Chicago’s Pop chart FM station 96.3, also known as B96, had a mobile at the Walgreens on the corner of 87th and Kedzie Avenue. It was swarming with people attempting to win a pair of Summer Bash concert tickets. I figured whatever prize I gained could take care of the expenses for a muchneeded childfree evening out for me and my husband, Don. I hurriedly scribbled my info onto the entry ticket. I had a smolder face as I placed it inside the fishbowl. It was just before

2 p.m., the last drawing of the day. This 20-something dude in skinny jeans was yelling out contest rules. “The form must be filled out in its entirety with accurate information,” he snapped. He was a radio station disk jockey with a drill sergeant personality.

Once all entries were obtained, he started announcing winners. I moved to the front, certain I’d be called. Three pair of tickets were awarded and I wasn’t one of the winners.

Or so it seemed!

I thought, “That can’t be right!

I always win.” Dumbfounded by the upset, I just stood there.

The crowd quickly dissipated.

Those who remained were the B96 employees and the rightful winners of the drawing. I didn’t

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keep in touch with them. It is a great comfort for all of us,” said Wujcik. “We set up a Live Like Abby Facebook page and it has 1,000 members. It is a very supportive group. We know we have a lot of people behind us.”

Among those attending the Fest were two of Abby’s former classmates, Elena Leon, 12, and Annalisa Barajas, 11. They shared fond memories of their friend.

“Abby was the first friend I made in first grade. I was new to the school and Abby came up to me on the playground and introduced herself,” said Leon. “We became instant friends.

She was always happy and smiling. When she was diagnosed she was very strong. She didn’t worry or fret about her chemo. She always just wanted to get her work done.”

“She wanted us to treat her normally, not like anything was wrong,” said Barajas. “She didn’t want us to treat her any differently because she had cancer. She concentrated on her school work; it was very important to her. She was always fun to be around. I sat with her at lunch and we were always talking through ‘chew time’ — a period of 10 minutes or so when we were supposed to be quiet and eating our food.”

Both girls remembered a gym period in which the gym teacher played Justin Bieber songs for the whole period because Beiber was Abby’s favorite singer.

Leon related a second touching moment in gym class when the teacher had everyone sit in a circle and Abby came in and entertained them by doing several “splits” in a little gymnastic routine.

In May of 2012, the school nurse phoned Abby’s mother and informed her that the 6-yearold was having difficulty with her right hand in using scissors in the classroom. She suggested that they mention it to the doctor the next time they had an appointment.

Kristyn immediately made an appointment.

The pediatrician ordered an MRI. There was no way the young family was prepared for the results.

“It was like being kicked in the stomach,” said Kevin. “The MRI revealed that Abby had a Stage 4 Glioblastoma brain tumor. It is the worst kind of brain cancer you can have.

“We knew what we were up against and the possibility of the outcome. Incredibly, our very close friends had just recently lost their 7-yearold son, Danny Host, to the very same cancer.

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Temperatures were in the 70s for the walk.

Information was provided at the event about brain aneurysms. One in 50 people has an unruptured brain aneurysm and every 18 minutes a brain aneurysm ruptures, according to the Brain Aneurysm Foundation. Risk factors include people who smoke, have high blood pressure or hypertension, family history, being over age 40, drug use (particularly cocaine), and traumatic head injury. Also, women have an increased risk.

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by Southpaw and Tommy Hawk.

Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury had the task of marking down the seconds to the start of the race.

Bury said it was a perfect day for this event.

“This is just a great day for Park Lawn,” said Bury. “Park Lawn does so much for the community.

With the money raised from the event, this will help give them some much needed assistance.”

Schmitz thanked the numerous sponsors that contributed to the 5k run and walk.

“The Village of Oak Lawn was a tremendous help for us this year,”

leave because I couldn’t accept that my name hadn’t been called.

My reputation was on the line, I had assured Don I’d be home with something good.

As I stared disappointedly as the winners collected their prize, my attention turned to Mr. Skinny Jeans. “The address on your contest entry doesn’t match your driver’s license,” he scolded one person. “Your entry is disqualified.” He then turned to those of us still present and pulled another name from the fishbowl.

Yep — my name! I was the only eligible contestant because the others present had already won and were filling out prize claim forms. The concert took place at Toyota Park on June, 14, 2014 and included Jennifer Lopez (J. Lo), Pitbull, Austin Mahone, Jason Derulo, Iggy Azalea, Little Mix, Chelle Rae, Icona Pop and G.R.L. Don and I had no idea who 80 percent of the lineup even was. It wasn’t an ideal date for a couple in their 40s. We were surrounded by screaming teenagers who wept at the sight of some of the acts. We cried too, from laughing hysterically. We got into a groove when J. Lo came on stage though; finally someone from our era. “Next time I’ll be more specific in the criteria I desire when I put my

He and Abby had been good friends, always playing together when we visited. We even shared the same pediatrician and we just could not believe that these two little friends would have this same terrible disease,” he added.

There is no known cause of the pediatric cancer, which can strike children from newborns to teenagers, and there is no cure at this time.

The Wujciks were up front with Abby, whom they described as a very bright, mature child for her age.

“She was an ‘old soul,’ ” said Kristyn. “We asked her if she wanted to fight this, and she replied, ‘Yes, I am going to fight.’ ” And fight she did. In her 15-month battle, Abby endured 115 chemotherapy sessions, 40 clinic visits, 33 radiation treatments, over 30 days in the hospital, and two surgeries before she lost her fight, just days after her 8th birthday, in 2013.

Her journey was marked with a chain of “Beads of Courage,” which was on display at the Fest. It is a colorful collection of beads marking each treatment, surgery and hospital stay. It is 17 feet long with 460 beads.

Kevin’s eyes filled with tears as he displayed the beads during an earlier interview.

“Looking back, these beads help the family remember what each one represents, what she went through during those days and weeks,” he said.

Early on, the family members decided they would handle this situation together, as a family.

“We wanted to make sure we lived life to the fullest during the time she had left and we were blessed to be able to do that,” said Kevin.

He said the family traveled to Hawaii with Abby through the Make a Wish Foundation and were able to meet Bieber.

“We went to Disney World and saw the Blue Man Group. We cherish those wonderful family memories,” said Kevin.

It was after the passing of Abby that the JMBTF reached out to the Wujcik family and asked Kevin to serve on the Foundation’s Board.

He was later encouraged to start a “Live Like Abby” branch.

“It is hard doing this, but we know we are making a difference. There are only a few degrees of separation among families who have suffered a tragic loss like this, losing a young child. We know each other’s pain. It is our hope that working together we can raise awareness of this terrible disease and provide the funding needed for research, clinical trials, improved drugs and treatments, he said.

A highlight of the Abby Fest was a presenta-

warning signs include a localized headache, dilated pupils, blurred or double vision, pain above and beyond the eye, weakness and numbness, and difficulty speaking.

The Knights said that Tony did not fit the norm for having a brain aneurysm. And that is why they want to spread the word about the symptoms so other families do not have to endure this tragedy.

Brain aneurysms are a silent killer because most show no symptoms over time. According to the Foundation, due to the lack of awareness and research funding, the situation today is grim. Each year about 30,000 people will suffer a ruptured brain aneurysm. Almost half of the victims will die. Of those surviving, only a third will recover said Schmitz. “The police and paramedics who were on hand also deserve a lot of credit. They did a great job.”

The runners and walkers were provided with fruit and water after arriving at the finish line. A pancake breakfast also was provided for the participants.

Proceeds from the race will benefit individuals at Park Lawn with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Programs and services include residential living, adult day programming, community employment and volunteerism, high school transition services, senior support and home-based services.

“I think it all worked out very well,” said Schmitz. “I think we have to keep doing this next year.”

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter.

tion by Dr. Rishl Lulla, from Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. He explained that he was not the doctor who had treated Abby Wujcik but he had treated John McNicholas, who died from a malignant brain tumor four years ago, at age 15, just 10 months after his diagnosis.

For John’s parents, Ed and Amy McNicholas, the death of their son from pediatric brain cancer was the catalyst for the founding of the John McNicholas Brain Tumor Foundation, whose goal is to raise awareness and funds for research into the devastating disease.

“When we began this terrible journey with our son, we were unaware of the lack of funding and research into improving treatments for these young victims,” said Amy. “We knew we had to do something, but we couldn’t do it alone.

It is the mission of the Foundation to improve treatments, which haven’t changed in the last 30 or 40 years and ultimately we hope a cure will be found for brain cancer in children.”

The JMBT Foundation is now the umbrella organization for four branches: Live Like Abby, Live Like John, Live Like Leah and Live Like Finn.

“The name of each group is significant, as we want people to celebrate the lives of these children and to keep their memories alive. Their lives were more important than the disease,” said Lulla.

“It is rare today that we can give parents hope, once the diagnosis is made. That is why it is critical that funding is diverted to research for pediatric brain cancer. It is humbling to see so many people gathered here today to support Abby’s family and this cause with this fundraising event..

“Events like today remind us of the importance of community and collaboration in raising funds for the research needed for pediatric brain cancer. Sadly, there are virtually no funds for research from federal sources. Only four percent of funds go to all pediatric cancers.

That is why private funding is so important.”

According to a press release, the JMPBTF and its partners donated $500,000 to fund a two-year collaborative effort to research how brain tumors grow, with the hope of using that information to recommend new treatments.

With events similar to the Live Like Abby Fest, the Foundation hopes to donate an additional $500,000 in the coming years.

For further information on the Live Like Abby group and the John McNicholas Brain Tumor Foundation fundraising efforts and how to contribute, visit www.livelikeabby.org.

without disabilities. While the vast majority of brain aneurysms occur in adults over 40, they can also strike children and young adults, often resulting in death “Tony was a loving, kind and great kid who loved everyone,” said Chicago Ridge resident Michele Nowak, who was his aunt. She was helping out with registration forms and distributing raffle tickets. “He loved his family and friends and he loved Evergreen Park.”

Tony Knight attended Southeast Grade School and later Evergreen Park High School. He played Little League baseball in Evergreen Park and also played football at St. Bernadette Elementary School.

He played baseball and football at Evergreen Park High School.

Marist High School graduate Maggie McEldowney, a resident of Chicago’s Beverly community and the 2016 Rose of Tralee, sang the national anthem before the start of the 5K walk and run. Partici-

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faith in motion,” I told Don. He and I have been together for 18 years and married for 14.

Throughout the years he’s seen God move various times in our lives as a result of my faith. He said, “Your faith gives you special powers. Now you just need to hone it and start believing we’re going to be millionaires.”

I have bigger things to believe in God for than money. I have faith that my daughter, RhondaRene, who has a severe language disorder called Apraxia, will one day speak effortlessly. I have faith that my siblings, whom I lost my connection with after the passing of our mother, will reunite and reestablish the closeness we once shared. I have faith that my memoir, “Becoming a Mother While Losing My Own,” will gain international success and perhaps even grace the silver screen.

And while it may appear to many that I’m standing dumbfounded, refusing to accept the reality before me, I will remain immoveable in my faith just like I did on the corner of 87th and Kedzie. As long as I don’t move, I will hear the voice of authority call my name and reward me with what I’ve been waiting for.

pants walked four times around Yukich Field, which is equivalent to 3.2 miles.

The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, which was established in Boston in 1994 as a public charity, said there is hope. Funding is essential to provide basic scientific research directed at early detection, improved treatment, and technological advances.

“I just want to raise awareness about brain aneurysms,” said Mary Ellen. “A lot of people live after a brain aneurysm. But they need our support. They need money for wheelchairs. Tony’s loss has been traumatic, it’s been devastating.

But with this today (the 5K walk), this is what keeps us going.”

More information about future fundraising events can be found at TonyKnightMemorialFund@ gmail.com. More information about the Brain Aneurysm Foundation can be found on the website at www.bafound.org.

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A sign touts the new park-and-ride bus service from Toyota Park in Bridgeview to downtown Chicago, provided by through Pace.

DEATH NOTICES Tracey Czech Tracey Czech, 97, a Palos Hills resident, died Saturday at Palos Community Hospital.

Mr. Czech, a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, worked for many years in the manufacturing industry at Borg-Warner. He was also a member of the Sacred Heart Holy Name Society, Fun Club and Palos Hills New Horizon.

He is survived by a daughter, Patricia Macejak; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for 11:30 a.m.

Mass. Interment will follow at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Karen Heinstra Karen D. Heinstra (nee Grant), 72, a resident of Chicago Ridge, died Oct. 17.

Mrs. Heinstra was a dispatcher for the Chicago Ridge Police Department.

Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Herman; daughters, Beth Sack and Lisa McCarthy; son, Ben; stepdaughter, Donna Sill; eight grandchildren; siblings; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Friday at Curley Funeral Home. Interment was at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Louise Jarosz Louise Ann Jarosz (nee Lejkowski), 92, a former longtime resident of Palos Hills, died Saturday at the Mother Theresa Home in Lemont.

Mrs. Jarosz was a homemaker.

Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Borowski; three grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 9:30 a.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 27) at Hills Funeral Home, 10201 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for a 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Gerda Van Howe Gerda Van Howe (nee Horneman), 90, a Chicago Ridge resident, died Saturday at home.

Mrs. Van Howe was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughters, Thelma Bulthuis and Dorothy Kamp; sons, Dan Jr. and Bernie; sister, Clara Hamstra; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 11 a.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 27) at Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 10056 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn.

Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens South. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

New help for diabetes, high cholesterol

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Smith Crossing dietitian Maggie Janik suggests eating locally grown fresh produce for optimum nutrition and fl vor.

Smith Crossing dietitian: Locally grown vegetables offer peak nutrition during harvest season Submitted by Smith Crossing Fall harvest is the peak time of year for getting the most nutritional value from fresh vegetables.

Their value is even better when those vegetables are grown locally and bypass lengthy periods of storage before making their way to the dinner plate, according to Maggie Janik, staff dietitian at Smith Crossing, a life plan community at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park.

“Fresh picked produce always contains more nutrients,” Janik said. Which explains why Smith Crossing buys most of its produce in season and contracts with a supplier buying directly from growers within 200 miles of Chicago.

“For some foods grown in other parts of the world, mango or papaya, buying locally is not possible,” Janik said, “but for crops suited to the Midwest climate, locally grown produce offers the best option for optimum nutritional value.”

Right now, root vegetables, squashes, lettuces and cabbages are being harvested in abundance in the Midwest.

Certain root vegetables—beets, rutabagas, carrots and sweet potatoes—are bright orange and red in color, which indicates high beta carotene content, said Janik. Beta carotene offers a variety of health benefits, from reducing cancer risk and cardio vascular disease to boosting the immune system as well as preventing cataracts and macular degeneration.

Likewise, acorn squash and butternut squash, also being harvested now, are high in beta carotene content.

We’re seeing a great variety of colors in carrots and potatoes— yellow, purple, even dark blue, Janik observed. These may seem like new varieties, but they are actually older varieties brought back into production. Carrots weren’t always orange.

Even so, less colorful root vegetables such as white radishes, parsnips and turnips still deliver plenty of nutrition, Janik said.

They also offer a good source of roughage.

“Most people have no idea how much better locally grown vegetables are compared to processed

HEALTH BEAT Joy of Grandparenting class at Palos Hospital All soon-to-be grandparents are invited to attend a free class at Palos Hospital designed to help prepare for a new baby. This interactive program explores the many facets of the grandparent role as well as ways to support the new parents. An update on current childbirth practices and a tour of the Birthing Center are included.

The class takes place Thursday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is a free class, however registration is required. To register, visit paloshealth.com or call 226-2300.

Managing holiday stress Palos Health will offer a free presentation on managing stress during the holidays. “Less Hustle and Bustle, More Comfort and Joy,” looks at ways tension and anxiety can affect enjoyment of the season and offers practical tips for overcoming unwelcome emotions.

Led by licensed therapist Mike Azzaline, the class takes place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, at Palos Hospital. This is a free class, however registration is encouraged. To register, visit paloshealth.com or call 226-2300.

food,” Janik said. “Unfortunately, french fries and potato chips have a bad connotation. But in reality, potatoes and plenty of other root vegetables are loaded with vitamins and minerals.”

Other types of vegetables also deliver plenty of flavor, variety and texture to meals along with health benefits, Janik said, adding that early fall is also a great time to enjoy fresh-picked leafy green vegetables like Swiss chard, kale, cabbage, lettuces and spinach.

Chard provides lots of Vitamins K and C as well as other essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, magnesium, copper and phosphorus. It’s also credited with lowering blood pressure and promoting athletic endurance. Spinach is said to have anti-inflammatory properties. And cabbage is loaded with vitamin C, which can speed healing and prevent scurvy.

For many years, doctors discouraged patients taking blood thinners from consuming leafy green vegetables, but scientific research has shown people taking Coumadin can still derive benefit from foods containing vitamin K as long as consumption is kept within reasonable limits, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIH also advises keeping daily vitamin K intake as consistent as possible to enable Coumadin to operate most effectively. “So, if you are used to having a small salad or a half cup of broccoli or some type of cabbage every day, continue with that,” Janik said. “Just try your best to eat the same amount of greens every day.”

The recommendation for daily consumption of vegetables for adults is three to five servings per day. Unfortunately, not all Ameri-

cans regularly meet that quota. In order to consume recommended quantities, it helps to open yourself to new taste combinations and try new recipes, Janik said.

Try experimenting with combinations of vegetables. Stir frying releases extra vitamins from green leafy vegetables like chard and spinach.

Roasting brings out the sweet flavor of root vegetables and squash, and cooking them doesn’t have to be an exact science, Janik said. Try cubing beets, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. Add chopped garlic. Coat lightly with olive oil. Bake until tender on a baking sheet, then sprinkle with fresh-chopped parsley.

Janik recommended the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics—http://www.eatright.org—as a source for nutritional information and recipes.

About Smith Crossing Smith Crossing is one of only 10 life plan communities in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” to international standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting body.

Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

It also provides short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about Smith Crossing, call (708)-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org.

I wanted to repost this article from the beginning of this year since I’ve had numerous people coming into the store in the last several weeks reporting about they’ve been taking the supplement berberine for diabetes and high cholesterol and the huge difference it has made in their levels after going back to the doctor.

One woman told us her doctor said, “I don’t know what you’re doing, but don’t stop!” It’s always great when people have firsthand evidence that something works to confirm the science.

Q: I’ve read a couple articles recently about the supplement berberine for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol- two problems I have.

The things I’ve read sound almost too good to be true. I wanted to see if you had information about berberine and diabetes, since I don’t want to buy something that doesn’t really work.

A: Berberine is a little known supplement that has been gaining popularity for its impressive benefits for diabetics as well as people dealing with high cholesterol. Berberine has been touted lately as a wonder supplement, but I’m happy to report that the science actually does back up the hype around berberine, especially for diabetics.

Berberine has been the subject of several recent scientific studies for diabetes. Scientists concluded that taking berberine, at a dose of five hundred milligrams two to three times a day, was shown to be as effective as three different prescription oral diabetes medications for lowering blood sugar. The researchers reported that berberine had “identical effects in the regulation of blood

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sugar” when compared to the top diabetes medications for type 2 diabetics.

In another study in patients with type 2 diabetes, five hundred milligrams twice a day of berberine lowered fasting blood sugar, from just above the range of being classified as diabetes (i.e., 126ml/dL) to normal blood sugar levels (less than 100mg/dL) in most people.

Similar positive results were observed in studies focusing on people with high cholesterol and high triglycerides. A review of the current studies also determined that berberine was safe to take in conjunction with prescription medications for the above issues, and produced better results than the medications alone. In one placebo controlled trial, berberine lowered triglyceride levels by 35.9 percent, LDL cholesterol by 21 percent, and total cholesterol by 18 percent. The participants in the study that took berberine also experienced lower blood pressure as well as weight and abdominal fat loss.

The accumulating research on berberine is really showing it to be an impressive supplement, and one that would be of benefit to many people, particularly those with blood sugar or cholesterol issues. The recommended dosage is typically 500 milligrams two

to three times a day. Berberine has also been shown to be well tolerated, and without side effects with the exception of constipation for some people at higher dosages.

People who do experience constipation after taking berberine in higher dosages usually experience relief if they reduce their dose.

So, to answer your question, yes, the science backs up the many benefits of berberine, and no, it is not too good to be true!

I would recommend the Natural Factors brand of berberine, known as WellBetX Berberine, since it contains the 500-milligram dose used in the above research studies. If you have type 2 diabetes or issues with high triglycerides, I would very much recommend giving it a try!

To go along with this article, we’ll be having Berberine on sale for 25 percent off at Pass Health Foods through the end of November.

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only.

The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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Thursday, October 27, 2016

Moraine Valley offers free workshops to help unemployed return to workforce

St. Gerald Parish to hold second Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk

Moraine Valley Community College Career Connections is offering free workshops to discuss numerous programs at the college designed to help low-income and laid off workers return to the workforce.

Information sessions to explain the Career Connections Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act program, eligibility requirements and expectations will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 2; from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15; and from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 .All sessions will be held in Building T, Room T910, at the college, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

“At Career Connections, our goal is to help prepare you for your next great work experience,” said Darice Wright, adult program manager. “Our staff works with you to enhance your job search skills through individualized, one-on-one coaching. We assist with resume tailoring, successful interviewing strategies or tools to enhance your social media profile.

We’ll also guide you in the area of occupational training if that’s needed to upgrade your current

By Dermot Connolly

The 2nd Annual St. Gerald Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Colette McGinnis offers an opportunity to work off some calories to make room for Halloween, all while raising money for an Oak Lawn church and school.

The race commemorates Colette McGinnis, a former teacher at St. Gerald School. She was the coordinator of the parish’s Religious Education for Youth program when she died at age 61 on Sept. 19, 2015. Her husband, Leo, now coordinates the program.

“The event organizers are working hard to make it as spectacular as last year but with some improvements,” said Annamarie Blaha, whose husband, Michael, is co-chair of the race. She said runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in the family-oriented event.

Improvements this year include Chrono-Track timing, with B-tag chips on bibs. More age categories for younger races, and commemorative T-shirts were also added.

“We felt it was important to make the age groups better suited for our young runners and we also have added 5-year age groups starting at 15 years old,” explained Michael Blaha. Pumpkin trophies and medals will be awarded to the top three male and female overall finishers and pumpkin medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: up to 10 years old; 11-, 12-, 13-and 14-year-old age groups; 15-19; 20-24; 25- 29; 30-34; 35-39;, 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55 to 59; and 60 and up.

The St. Gerald Mothers Club is also sponsoring a “Little Pumpkins” obstacle course for children ages 3 to 12 at 10:30 a.m. It features 10 obstacles designed to challenge all ages, including jumping hurdles, weaving through a maze, and scaling a hay bale mountain. A responsible adult must walk through the course next to children ages 3 to 5. Each participating child will receive a Little Pumpkin Run T-shirt, goody bag and a “finisher’s surprise.”

A Parent/Student Challenge sponsored by Running for Kicks in Palos Heights is another new addition. A special mathematical formula was created to calculate the score of each team by using the place the parent and student finish in their age group. Awards will be given to the top three teams and both members of the first-place overall team of the Parent/Student Challenge will

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skillset or help you transition to an entirely new career. All of this is at no cost to participants.”

Workshop will also be held to tailor resumes and cover letters with key words that can help get through online application systems from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7 and from 9 to 11 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 5 in Building T, Room T952.

Other workshops include: • Research the labor market and explore career options will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 30 and from 9 to 11 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 19 in Building T, Room T952.

• Network to get resumes into the hands of the hiring manager will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 and 9 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 7 in Building T, Room T952.

• Prepare for an interview and create a presence that appeals to employers from 2 to 4 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 21 and 9 to 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12 in Building T, Room T910.

Registration is required. For assistance with registration or questions, contact Wright at wrightd57@morainevalley.edu or (708) 9745677

Moraine Valley to present ‘The Christmas Carol’

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The Rev. Lawrence Malcolm, pastor of St. Gerald Church, shows off his running shoes in preparation for the 2nd Annual Giant Pumpkin 5K Run/Walk in Memory of Colette McGinnis, being held Saturday at the Oak Lawn church.

receive a pair of running shoes from Running for Kicks.

Online registration for $45 is available until Friday at www.signmeup.com/site/online-eventregistration/115065. Race day registration will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Saturday.

The race is scheduled to kick off at 8 a.m.

Saturday, in front of the St. Gerald statue outside the church at 9310 S. 55th Court (Central Avenue and Southwest Highway). The certified course winds through the surrounding neighborhood before ending up back at the church, where the Holy Name Society will serve a pancake breakfast in the parish hall from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

In addition to the pancake breakfast, the registration fee includes a goody bag, race bib, gear check, water stations, and free race photos. All proceeds of the event will go toward improvements at St. Gerald Church and School. Registration is $45 for the 5K Run/Walk and $15 for the Little Pumpkin activities.

More information may be obtained by contacting Debbie Janicke at development@stgerald.com or visiting the website at GiantPumpkin5k.com, where a link may be found to register online.

A new stage adaption of “The Christmas Carol” will be held at the Fine and Performing Arts Center at the Dorothy Menker Theater at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Based on the book by Charles Dickens, this adaptation, written and directed by FPAC managing director Tommy Hensel, will be performed Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens and students.

Local cast members include Daniel ByrneSzafoni, of Oak Lawn, as Bob Cratchit, Young Scrooge, man on the street, and the undertaker; and Brandie Lorenzen, of Palos Hills, as Ghost of Christmas Past, Martha Cratchit, party guest

and laundress.

Declan McKirdie, of Oak Lawn, is the prologue child, Tiny Tim and ragged child; Delia McKirdie, of Oak Lawn, is the prologue child, Belinda Cratchit and tagged child; and Kevin McKirdie, of Oak Lawn, is the prologue child, Peter Cratchit and boy with turkey.

Other local cast members include Yasir Muhammad, of Oak Lawn, as Ghost of Christmas Present and man on the street; Justin RaglandWilliams, of Oak Lawn, as Fred, Old Joe and man on the street; John Reidy, of Palos Park, as man in counting house, Fezziwig, Party Guest and man on the street; Amanda Teplitz, of Orland Park, as Belle, Scrooge’s niece and Mrs. Dilber; and Diane Zambuto, of Palos Hills, as the narrator, Mrs. Cratchit, party guest and woman on the street.

St. Xavier University opens credit union on campus St. Xavier University and Northwest Community Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of their on-campus student run credit union branch.

The branch is called Northwest Community Credit Union at SXU and is one of only a handful of on-campus student run credit union branches nationwide. The Northwest Community Credit Union at SXU, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, is located adjacent to the Graham School of Management and houses a financial literacy center and is staffed by students under the direct supervision of NWCCU personnel.

A student advisory board was created to provide guidance in the development of the credit union. The board worked with management of the credit union and the GSM to provide the tools necessary to reach their fellow students with a new financial institution option.

Those in attendance at the event included SXU President Christine Wiseman, Provost Kathleen Alaimo, GSM Dean Asghar Sabbaghi, Vice President of Student Affairs Anthony Campbell, President and CEO of NWCCU Jose Garcia and student advisory board members and staff members of NWCCU and SXU.

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COMINGS & GOINGS

Office Max store closing in Tinley Park

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ffice Depot is closing its Office Max store at the Brookside Marketplace in Tinley Park.

The office supply store at 7360 W. 191st St. started its going out of business sale three weeks ago and will close on Saturday, Nov. 12.

The 18,000-square-foot store is one of 300 stores the company announced earlier this year it would close over the next three years. The chain had already Bob 400 stores after its Bong closed acquisition of Office Max in 2013.

The closing is the second at the shopping center since August when the Bank of America branch at 7228 W. 191st St. closed. That 4,000-square-foot property is listed for lease on the shopping center’s website.

A sign on the front door said the location was closed because of its proximity to other Bank of America locations in Tinley Park, Frankfort, Country Club Hills and Matteson.

Aldi to open new store

Aldi officials announced that a new store will be built at the corner of Archer and Harlem avenues in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, across the street from southwest suburban Summit.

A company spokesman said, “We are committed to opening an Aldi store in Chicago at Archer Avenue and Harlem Avenue, with construction currently planned to begin in spring 2017 and an anticipated opening by the end of 2017.”

The new store will be built on the former site of Joe & Frank’s Market, which will be razed, along with two other buildings immediately south on Harlem Avenue and a couple of nearby homes.

The new store will be an L-shaped parcel similar to the Aldi location at 132nd Street and LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

After the new store opens, a traditional warehouse-style store operated by Aldi at 5775 S. Archer will be closed.

Lou Malnati now open in Flossmoor

The Lou Malnati pizza chain has

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Photo by Bob Bong

Office Max is closing at Tinley Park’s Brookside Marketplace at 191st and Harlem.

reopened in Flossmoor, 38 years after it closed its carryout and delivery location at 3315 Vollmer Road in the Flossmoor Commons shopping center.

The chain reopened Oct. 12 in the same location it occupied when the health of founder Lou Malnati forced the company to close its doors. It most recently was the Flavor Restaurant.

“Today, we have 45 Chicagoland pizzerias and one location in Phoenix, Ariz.

We have over 3,300 employees, that keep us ticking. And now, almost 40 years after locking our doors in Flossmoor, we will throw them open for a second time in the very same location, with a carryout and delivery shop. And boy, does it feel good to be back,” wrote owner Marc Malnati on the company’s website.

The restaurant is open from 4-10 p.m.

Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

For more information, call (708) 4166300.

Zettlmeier’s returns to Tinley Park

Two years after selling their popular bakery in downtown Tinley Park, Zettlmeier’s Bakerey, is back in its familiar location at 17016 S. Oak Park Ave. The bakery reopened Oct. 12 under previous owner Paul Zettlmeier.

“It’s with great joy that I turn this sign

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FARNAN, KEVIN; FICKE, TAYLOR; FOX, PATRICK J; GONIO, WILLIAM M; GOOD, STEVEN; GORDEN, MARGARET K; GRABAUSKAITE, RUTA; GRABOWSKI, JENNIFER; GRAY, THOMAS; GREER, CARLY; HARDISON, PAUL; HEIDE, WILLIAM; HERNANDEZ, LUIS; HICKS, GLEN A ; HNEITI, FAYEZ; JACKSON, ROSALYN; JOHNSON, ANNE; JOY, BERNARD F; JUNG, EDWARD; KAMINSKI, GERALD; KLADIS, ANGELINE B; KLEEFISCH, MARTIN A; KNOX, JOAN E; KOHN, ANDRE; KOLACH, CLAUDIA; KRYCZKA, EUGENE E; LEBARRE, MICHAEL; MAKRIS, ATHANASIOS; MARQUEZ, DAVID; MARROTTA III, JOSEPH R; MARROTTA, RYAN M; MARROTTA, SEAN; MEEKMA, JOSH; MERINO, JOSEPH; MILLER, DAVID L; MOORE, RICKY L; MULDERINK, RUDY A; MUNOZ, CARLOS; NELSON, EUGENE; NEWMAN, GENE F; NOLAN, KENNETH J; NOWAK, DAWN; ORLOWICZ, MARY THERESA; OWENS, SAMANTHA; PACHOLSKI, THOMAS J; PASEK, ALBERT J; PRICE, KEVIN D; RAMON, LUIS; RAMON, SERGIO; RILEY, RICHARD C; ROBINSON, KATHY; ROSILLO JR, LEONEL; RUITER, KATHLEEN F; SAWYER, GERALD; SCHULTZ, MARY ANN; SHIPMAN, KENNETH N; SHIPMAN, MARIE; SOWS, AHMAD; STRATTON, PAULINE A; SULLIVAN, JUDITH; SULLIVAN, MARGARET; SUTHERLAND, MARK N; VALLANCE, ALLIE; VILLARREAL, MARY; VIRAMONTES, AARON; VLCEK, RUDOLPH J; VRKLJAN, ERICA; WALLACE, KEVIN; WALLS, KATHLEEN A; WHITE, JONATHAN C; WILLIAMS, BEVERLY; WOOD, KEVIN; YAROS, CHRISTOPHER; PAYROLL: 25,000.01 TO 50,000.00 BENNETT, GERALD R; DEMOOR, SANDY; GIBSON, JOSEPH T; KLINE, LISA; MAGER, HOLLY; MEYER, CHERYL A; MORALES, MARGARETH; PERILLO, JOAN F; SALO, ALLISON; ZIMA, JASON; PAYROLL: 50,000.01 TO 75,000.00 BAHENA, JUAN M; BARTELMENT, WENDY R; BOLLINGER, ROBIN P; DRONG, LAUREN L; FARNESI, DONNA J; HODEK, MARGUERITE; JOHNSTONE, CHERYL; JUNG, EDWARD; KINNEY, BENJAMIN; LIPCZYNSKI, WILLIAM M; MALLARY, JEANINE M; MCDERMOTT, BRIAN; MILLER, ADAM E; PAZ, JUAN C; SLAGER, JONATHAN; WITT, NANCY L; PAYROLL: 75,000.01 TO 100,000.00 BAIN, DONALD; BERRY, DONALD J; BOATRIGHT, AARON D; CARROCCIO, ANTHONY; CHA, JAMES; DRUHAN III, JOHN L; HASLAM, KYLE; HLADO, TRACI L; KELLY, JOSEPH M; MANKOWSKE, ROBERT E; MCDONALD, JEFFREY G; NEUMANN, DAVID M; ODOM, KRISTINE M; OEFFLING, NICHOLAS; PELLEGRINI, LOUIS G; PETRITIS, DAVID C; PHILLIPS, PERRY J; RYAN, PATRICK; SLISZ, JOSEPH; SPIEWAK, TED A; SPRECHER, PETER; SUTKO, STEPHEN J; VIOLANTE, KRISTIN; WALKER, DOROTHY J; PAYROLL: 100,000.01 TO 125,000.00 BACHELDER, TRACI; BECKER, WARREN S; BOIE, JAMES; COLLECCHIA, JOSEPH A; COLLINS, MICHAEL T; CUCIO, JEFFREY J; FLETCHER, BRADLEY J; JOBA, HUSSEIN; O'NEAL, CLARENCE; QUIROZ JR, CORY N; RASMASON, RANDY R; ROPPOLO, JUSTIN M; WEAKLEY, DAVID A; WILLIAMS, ALAN D; WYMA, THOMAS W; PAYROLL: 125,000.01 TO 150,000.00 AYYAD, SAMI; MADIGAN, PAUL J; TOTAL 6,014,218; LIABILITY COLONIAL LIFE & ACCIDENT 3,568; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 12,817; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 15,850; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 1,122; STATE DISBURSEMENT UNIT 9,420; FEDERAL TAXES 1,207,231; CITY OF PALOS HILLS 1,560; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 201,848; SECURITY BENEFIT GROUP 68,394; SEIU LOCAL 73 9,613; METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE 9,917; NCPERS -IL IMRF 4887 2,480; MARILYN O. MARSHALL 5,070; TOTAL 1,548,891; EXPENDITURES AND EXPENSES <GENERAL FUND>; ALBERT J. PASEK 3,600; ABLE'S SPORTING 5,762; ACCURATE CPR & AED INC 8,495; ACTION PRINTING 7,029; ADVANCED FIRE & SECURITY 2,581; AFLAC 26,394; ALAN PRO AUDIO 2,700; ALLIANCE REMODELING 42,840; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 82,409; AMERICAN ENGLISH 5,300; AMERICAN LITHO 3,114; APPLIED CONCEPTS, INC 2,606; AT&T 7,833; AT&T 18,808; AT&T LONG DISTANCE 8,965; ATTENTION TO DETAIL 10,065; AZAVAR AUDIT SOLUTIONS, INC 27,365; BLACKJACK PRODUCTIONS 6,000; CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC 4,686; CAREY C. COSENTINO, P.C. 30,000; CELTIC POWER & LIGHT 2,598; CENTRAL SIDING ROOFING WINDOWS 4,662; CHICAGO BADGE & INSIGNIA CO. 3,131; CHICAGO PARTS & SOUND, LLC 15,267; CHICAGO TIRE INC 4,081; CIRCLE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT 6,993; CLEAN NET OF ILLINOIS, INC 36,025; COLLISON CRAFT AUTO BODY 25,109; COMED 30,336; COMPUTER INFORMATION 7,200; CONSERV FS, INC 3,247; COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT 11,300; CORVIS OF CHICAGO 3,137; COUNTRY YARD CRITTERS 2,600; CRESCENT ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO 12,165; CUMMINS NPOWER, LLC 5,990; DAVE WEAKLEY 4,593; DAWN NOWAK 3,600; DE LAGE LANDEN 3,600; DEARBORN NATIONAL 53,133; DUKE'S ACE HARDWARE 4,746; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 4,676; FIRST STATE BANK OF 135,825; GEORGE PAPPAS 103,329; GERALD R. BENNETT 3,600; GRAINGER 2,557; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 9,168; HAYES BEER DISTRIBUTING CO. 16,832; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 697,074; HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 5,183; I.D.E.S. 10,511; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 238,450; INDESTRUCTO RENTAL CO., INC 5,884; JEFF CUCIO 2,991; JOAN KNOX 3,600; JOSEPH MARROTTA III 3,600; KENNETH J. NOLAN 3,600; KH KIM TAEKWONDO 6,383; KOSMO'S LAWN CARE 6,650; LANER, MUCHIN, DOMBROW, BECKER 15,025; LEAF 2,888; LEAHY-WOLF COMPANY 2,701; MARK BRACHMAN 3,600; MARTIN KLEEFISCH 3,600; MARY ANN SCHULTZ 3,600; RSM US LLP 61,950; MENARDS - HODGKINS 7,112; MICHAEL LEBARRE 3,600; MULCAHY, PAURITSCH, SALVADOR 14,950; MURPHY & MILLER, INC 5,092; NEVILLE & MAHONEY 3,314; NEW HORIZON SENIOR CITIZENS 9,461; NEW TRADITIONS RIDING ACADEMY 7,290; NORTH EAST MULTI-REGIONAL 3,405; O'REILLY AUTO PARTS 9,881; ON GUARD, INC. 5,726; PARK PRINTING 6,557; PAUL MADIGAN 2,707; PAULINE STRATTON 3,600; PETTY CASH -COMMUNITY RESOURCE 5,000; PITNEY BOWES 2,717; POLICE PENSION FUND 781,363; RAY O'HERRON CO., INC. 6,237; RICKY MOORE 3,600; RICMAR INDUSTRIES, INC. 3,552; RIPON TRUCK REPAIR & EQUIPMENT 5,675; RUDY A. MULDERINK 3,600; SAM'S CLUB DIRECT 4,270; SHI INTERNAIONAL CORP 2,552; SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OF MAYORS 5,000; SOUTHWEST CENTRAL DISPATCH 359,156; STANDARD EQUIPMENT COMPANY 4,426; STATE POLICE SERVICES FUND 3,208; SUBURBAN TRUCK PARTS 3,445; SUTTON FORD 25,663; TAPCO 3,084; THOESEN TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO 3,947; THOMAS DODGE CHRYSLER-JEEP 22,500; THOMAS J. MAKSIMIK, LLC 18,501; THOMPSON ELEVATOR INSPECTION 2,848; THOMSON REUTERS-WEST 3,097; TRACI BACHELDER 3,250; TRANSTAR - CHICAGO 2,521; TRI-TECH ELECTRIC, INC 3,736; TRUGREEN PROCESSING CENTER 7,299; TUMBLEBEAR GYMNASTICS, INC 3,387; VERIZON WIRELESS 14,527; WALMART COMMUNITY BRC 3,419; WALZ SCALE 3,120; WAREHOUSE DIRECT 13,986; WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV 3,384; WENTWORTH TIRE SERVICE, INC 3,238; WILRAE, INC 4,450; WILSON'S FAMILY SHOW 8,431; WORTH POST OFFICE 7,225; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 236,462; TOTAL 3,341,448; <SEWER & WATER>; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 81,934; AUTOMATIC CONTROL SERVICES 6,393; BALTIC NETWORKS USA 3,300; CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE 8,159; CUMMINS NPOWER, LLC 3,958; DEARBORN NATIONAL 27,464; DELL MARKETING L.P. 6,526; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 35,271; EJ USA, INC 22,545; ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 5,000; FITHCO KIOSK 4,795; G.E. KLOOS MATERIAL CO 4,928; HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS 5,497; HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD 20,171; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 291,537; HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 3,203; ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE 235,116; INTEGRATED ELECTRIC 23,250; KATHLEEN KUECHER RENTALS 27,400; KEITH'S CARTAGE & EXCAVATING 3,270; M.E. SIMPSON COMPANY, INC 13,705; MENARDS - HODGKINS 2,915; MULCAHY, PAURITSCH, SALVADOR 14,950; NATIONAL SEED COMPANY 13,573; OFFICE DEPOT 4,650; ORLAND SOIL CONTRACTORS, INC 11,555; PRIVATE BANK 63,462; SCHROEDER MATERIAL 11,564; SMITH & LOVELESS, INC 7,235; SUBURBAN LABORATORIES, INC 6,604; THE DIRECT RESPONSE RESOURCE 6,824; VERIZON WIRELESS 4,533; VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN 1,926,149; VMware, INC 12,973; AL WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC 122,426; WORTH POST OFFICE 37,225; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 56,542; TOTAL 3,080,062; <MOTOR FUEL TAX>; "D" CONSTRUCTION, INC 102,557; AC PAVEMENT STRIPING CO. 4,506; AMERICAN SEALCOATING & MAINT 9,348; CHRISTOPHER B. BURKE 47,050; COOK COUNTY TREASURER 7,005; CROWLEY - SHEPPARD ASPHALT CO 135,543; MORTON SALT, INC 25,156; PRAIRIE MATERIAL 4,947; QUARRY MATERIALS, INC. 2,861; SKC CONSTRUCTION, INC 91,274; STATE TREASURER 8,539; VULCAN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS 27,015; WILLE BROTHERS COMPANY 11,468; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 6,327; TOTAL 477,270; <CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND>; AMALGAMATED BANK OF CHICAGO 708,200; VERMEER-ILLINOIS, INC 37,000; VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN 7,832; TOTAL 753,032; <GOLF ENTERPRISE FUND>; ALLIANCE REMODELING 2,570; ARTHUR CLESEN INC 10,882; BTSI 5,392; BURRIS EQUIPMENT 6,865; CENTRAL INSURANCE COMPANIES 10,146; CONSERV FS, INC 4,052; DYNEGY ENERGY SERVICES 6,129; GEAR FOR SPORTS 3,670; HAYES BEER DISTRIBUTING CO. 5,494; HEALTHCARE SERVICE CORPORATION 17,350; MENARDS - HODGKINS 2,648; OLD DUTCH SAND COMPANY, INC. 3,535; ORGANIC SEDIMENT 2,750; PNC EQUIPMENT FINANCE, LLC 3,864; PRIVATE BANK 41,395; SAM'S CLUB DIRECT 6,630; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 36,482; TOTAL 133,373; <PATSE>; SPEEDWAY SUPER AMERICA, LLC 6,154; EXPENSE DISBURSEMENTS UNDER 2,500.00 1,878; TOTAL 6,154; FY ’16 STATEMENT OF CONDITION Beginning Fund Balance GENERAL 3,272,930 SPECIAL REVENUE 1,098,834 CAPITAL PROJECT 1,864,536 Net Assets FIDUCIARY 16,294,404 ENTERPRISE 6,827,665 Revenues GENERAL 8,700,636 SPECIAL REVENUE 533,209 FIDUCIARY 1,877,705 CAPITAL PROJECT 916,715 ENTERPRISE 5,994,144 Expenditures/Expenses GENERAL 8,151,635 SPECIAL REVENUE 492,372 FIDUCIARY 2,116,364 CAPITAL PROJECT 738,386 ENTERPRISE 5,541,454 Other Financing Sources GENERAL 91,808 Uses SPECIAL REVENUE 9,874 ENTERPRISE 81,934 Ending Fund Balance GENERAL 3,913,739 SPECIAL REVENUE 1,129,797 CAPITAL PROJECT 2,042,865 Net Assets FIDUCIARY 16,055,745 ENTERPRISE 7,198,421 Subscribed and sworn to this 19th day of October, 2016 /s/Kenneth J. Nolan Kenneth J. Nolan City Treasurer

back on this morning!” Zettlmeier wrote on the bakery’s Facebook page.

The bakery had been known as Shea’s Bakery since the Zettlmeier family sold it in 2014.

The bakery’s origins date back to the late 1960s when Hans Zettlmeier opened a bakery at 58th Street and Pulaski Road in Chicago. They moved to the shopping center at 171st Street and Harlem Avenue in Tinley Park and later to the Oak Park Avenue location.

Bakery hours will be from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and Sundays from 6 a.m. to noon.

Summit approves businesses

Business licenses were approved last week by Summit trustees for Gia’s, a wine bistro and café at 7311 Archer Avenue, and La Finca, a restaurant at 6237 S. Archer Road. Both licenses are pending final inspections.

The village also approved an ordinance calling for a Class 6b assessment status of property at 7720 W. 60th Place.

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

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

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.

Chicago Ridge Rodriguez Cheryl A to Robinson Kevin D, 11025 Major Ave, $170,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Weber John C Jr, 10319 S Normandy Ave, $140,000; E P M Enterprises Inc to Cornerstone Holdings LLC, 5850 W 111th St, $240,000; Kierklo Marcin to Kurtzweil Brandon, 7109 Oconnell Dr, Unit #3B, $90,000; Shuster Leslie A to Nelson David O, 6537 102nd Pl, $147,000.

Evergreen Park Fitzgerald Jennifer M to Omiecinski Thomas R, 9558 S Lawndale Ave, $185,000; Cuthbert Janet S Tr to Castellanos Yolanda, 2720 W 91st St, $189,000; Lukas Bldr Inc to Deyoung Michael, 9720 S Avers Ave, $280,000; Holland Sheila to Romo Arturo, 9251 S Crawford Ave, $265,000; Fitzpatrick Thomas P to Yukich Michael A, 2917 W 100th St, $165,000; Fitzpatrick Thomas R to Brown Anthony E, 8807 S Albany Ave, $200,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Preto John, 9052 S Utica Ave, $182,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Collins Julius W II, 9406 S Harding Ave, $210,000.

Hickory Hills Przylski Terence J to Hadi Ihar Abdel, 8748 W Kells Dr, $340,000; Sweeney Jean S Tr to Ortiz-Romero Nancy, 8930 S 82nd Ave, $224,000; TCF Natl Bk to Lizzio James C Jr, 8124 W 91st Pl, $187,000; Coyle Albert H III to Serrano Robert, 9142 W 93rd St, $250,000.

Oak Lawn Mallet Gloria to Ramos Graciel, 9724 Natoma Ave, $190,000; U S Bk to Akers David M Tr, 10035 S Cicero Ave, Unit #205, $38,000; Garcia Cynthia to Olivares Victor, 6133 W 99th St, $70,000; Pullium Linda Kay to Barber Diane, 10420 S Circle Dr, Unit #13B, $85,000; Kozin Elaine D Decd to Rodriguez Damaso, 9708 Mansfield Ave, $182,500; Conklin Dawn M Tr to Rosario Jose, 4938 106th St, $230,000; Stoneway Homes Inc to Daoud Mohammad, 6438 94th Pl, $155,000; Mitra Jose to Torres Erika M, 10805 Lacrosse Ave, $150,000; First Amer Bk to 6200 W LLC, 9512 Merrimac Ave, $143,000; Miarstar Prop LLC to Bush John,

4021 W 99th St, $161,000; Magas Barbara J to Malewski Scott, 9720 Natoma Ave, $113,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Wujcik Patricia L, 10700 S Washington Ave, Unit #10700301, $125,000; Zwier Edward M Jr to Diaz Pedro D, 8925 49th Ave, $182,000; Abdul-Majid Dana to Opolony James W Jr, 11001 W 111th St, Unit #1001304, $131,500; Goryl Janina Tr to Quito Rosa N, 9147 S Nashville Ave, $375,000; Magee Pamela E Tr to Krol Maksymilian M, 9609 Brandt Ave, $214,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Herring Scott, 11019 S Deblin Ln, Unit #110191C, $105,000; Martinelli Sandra L Tr to Tsoukatos Anna, 10801 S Kenton Ave, $265,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Sheeran Amy K, 10736 S Keeler Ave, $189,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Kwak Andrzej, 5625 W 99th St, $155,000; Crestline Arms Condominium Association to Kazlauskiene Daiva, 4125 97th Pl, Unit #GS7, $14,500; Mcnerney Frank P Tr to Mcnerney Lois L, 6219 S Melvina Ave, Unit #62193NE, $115,000; Ayres Walter D III to Mcilvain Timothy, 9620 Central Ave, $188,000; Wasik Michael to Hickey John TJ, 9542 Massasoit Ave, $198,000.

Palos Hills Daszynski Krystyna to Fernald Jorge, 11109 Spathis Dr, Unit #11D, $122,000; Bryles Kayce Susan to Yess Macrae, 13 Cour Mason, $114,500; Nowakowska Aneta to Serafino Christopher C, 10541 Palos Pl, Unit #10541A, $132,500; Fox Jennifer C to Koustis Fotios, 11055 Catherine Dr, $195,000; Kelly Christopher M to Atek Abdullah K, 8 W Stonebridge Ct, Unit #22B, $165,000; Holgate Keith R to Przedpelski Roland, 10142 S 86th Ct, $250,000; Bennett Frank G to Alhadhrami Ali, 10700 S Christa Ct, $350,000; Ball Jessica to Cottonwood Holdings LLC, 11212 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #23C, $118,000; Richardson Evangeline Trust to Slodyczka Leszek, 10049 S 87th Ave, $189,000; Williams Michelle Diane Tr to Zavid Vitalii, 9182 South Rd, Unit #9182F, $126,000.

Worth Al Rashdan Feryal Hamad to Alrashdan Haya T, 10600 Depot St, Unit #106001B, $25,000; U S Bk to Novakovich Mark, 7014 W 115th Pl, $92,500; Baranowsky Ronald to Petrauskas Nicole, 7341 W 114th Pl, $180,000.

tion to today’s news: alloween is Unfortunately, many almost here. of the news items of When you’re today — or of any day passing out candy, — are more negative you’ll see many than positive. But as “scary” costumes that an investor, you don’t will probably just want to be forced make you smile. But in into a “sky-is-falling” real life, you can easily mentality, because find some things that Scott such a mind-set could truly are frightening – Johnson lead you to make rash, such as bad investment unwise decisions, such moves. as selling quality investments Here are a few that you’ll too soon or staying out of the want to avoid: market altogether. Generally, no • Chasing after “hot” single event has truly long-term stocks: Many so-called “exconsequences for investors. perts” — not to mention Consider the recent “Brexit” your friends, neighbors, relavote — in the immediate aftertives and co-workers — are math, the markets fell sharply, more than willing to provide but just a few weeks later, they you with “tips” on “hot” hit all-time highs. That won’t stocks. But by the time you happen with every newsworthy hear about these stocks, they occurrence, but historically, the may already be cooling off – markets have shown resilience. and, in any case, they may not So stay invested and follow a have been appropriate for your smart, long-term investment needs in the first place. strategy that’s suitable for your • Investing too aggressituation — and look beyond sively or too conservatively: today’s headlines.

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If not, you are underutilizprimarily in conservative, lowing one of the best retirement yielding investments because savings vehicles around. At a you think they will help you minimum, put in enough to avoid losses, you might not earn your employer’s matching achieve the long-term growth contribution, if one is offered. potential you need to help you You won’t always have the reach your important financial chance to participate in this goals, such as a comfortable type of tax-advantaged retireretirement. When you invest, ment plan — so make the most try to balance your need for of it while it’s available. growth with your personal Halloween usually ends with tolerance for risk.

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Photo by Mary Hadac

Feed Store sets annual sale

Critters of all types are set to have fun at the upcoming Wild Bird Seed sale at The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem, Summit, as did this big squirrel last year, who with a sense of humor reminded everyone that birds aren’t the only wild animals with an appetite. According to Feed Store owner David Bestwina and his daughter, Brooke, the annual sale starts Saturday, Nov. 5. As part of the celebration, the Feed Store is hosting a raffle, with one lucky customer winning a year’s supply of Elite bird seed.

Additionally, customers will have a chance to win Fromm dog food, pet toys, treats and more. Also, the It’s a Pittie rescue group will have dogs available on site for adoption from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The iconic store has served a variety of pet owners, farmers and others since the 1940s.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 24) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.535

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.750

2.805

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.625

3.670

0

United Trust Bank (as of October 24) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.520

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.911

0

10-year fi ed

2.875

2.927

0

Prospect Federal (as of October 24) 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.

SCHOOL/LIBRARY NEWS

Thursday, October 27, 2016

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Kids can create their own angry bird catapult game

Students of the Month

Submitted photo

Students of the Month for September were recognized recently at St. Laurence High School. The students are (from left) Carlos Cortez, Gilberto Arreola, Dennis McCarthy, an Orland Park resident and graduate of St. Michael School; and Quinton Martin. Each student received a $10 gift card to the St. Laurence cafeteria for their hard work.

Two open houses planned at St. Laurence Prospective male students and their families are invited to an open house from 10 a.m. to noon

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR PROVIDENT BANK HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-1 Plaintiff, -v.DIANE L. KATSIBUBAS, DAVID J. KATSIBUBAS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, KENNETH KOCHAN, VILLAGE OF WORTH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 13 CH 21870 11428 S NORMANDY AVENUE Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 15, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 16, 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 8 IN BLOCK 10 IN BEVERLY FIELDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 11428 S NORMANDY AVENUE, Worth, IL 60482 Property Index No. 24-19-220-008.

Sunday, Nov. 6 at St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank.

An open house will also be offered from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 4 at St. Laurence.

As part of the events, prospective families are invited to join faculty and staff for a free breakfast starting at 9 am on both days.

The open houses are an opportunity for students and families to tour the school’s facilities, meet current students and faculty members and take in the school’s family atmosphere. Attendees can also hear about the St. Laurence’s STEM curriculum, 21st century learning environment, successful athletic programs and values as a Catholic school, among other topics.

St. Laurence’s activities and sports will be on display after the tour, providing attendees the chance to talk to coaches and moderators and learn more about the extra-curricular activities St. Laurence provides.

A financial aid table will be set aside to answer questions about tuition, scholarships and affordability.

More information can be obtained by calling Joe Spano, (708) 458-6900, ext. 252, or jspano@ stlaurence.com.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

LEGAL NOTICE

The judgment amount was $245,933.45.

16-5300-406 Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-95471.

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.

STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT – CHANCERY DIVISION THE NORTHERN TRUST COMPANY, Plaintiff -vsPAMELA CRAWFORD; OXFORD BANK AND TRUST; 10429 SOUTH AUSTIN AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; CHRISTINE BOYLE; MYRIAM MCREADY; RAYMOND CRAWFORD; MARGARET WALSH; EDWIN M. CRAWFORD IV; CONOR P. CRAWFORD; CATHERINE CRAWFORD; MADELEINE PACKER, PATRICK CRAWFORD; WILLIAM CRAWFORD, CAITLIN CRAWFORD, CATHERINE CRAWFORD AS LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR JACK CRAWFORD, A MINOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDWIN M. CRAWFORD, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants No. 14CH04025 Property Address: 10429 S. AUSTIN, #B OAK LAWN, IL 60453 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF EDWIN M. CRAWFORD, JR., DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendant(s) in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the First Judicial Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT B TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN 10429 SOUTH AUSTIN AVENUE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 22465306, IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 10429 S. AUSTIN, #B, OAK LAWN, IL 60453 Permanent Index No: 24-17-214-023-1002 and which said Mortgage was made by, EDWIN M. CRAWFORD JR, DECEASED, Mortgagor, to The Northern Trust Company, Mortgagee(s) and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois as Document No. 0010794671.

And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Circuit Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-95471 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 21870 TJSC#: 36-12110

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant(s), file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, at the Courthouse, in the RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER, 50 W. WASHINGTON STREET, ROOM 802, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602, on or before the 28TH day of NOVEMBER , 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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.

HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD. Attorney for Plaintiff – Atty # 04452 29 E. Madison St., Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60602 (312)372 2020

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF PARK COMMISSIONERS OF THE HICKORY HILLS PARK DISTRICT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS TO SELL $550,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX PARK BONDS PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hickory Hills Park District, Cook County, Illinois

(the “District”), will hold a public hearing on the 14th day of November, 2016, at 7:00 o’clock P.M. The hearing will be held at the Cynthia Neal Administration & Recreation Center, 8047 West 91st Place, Hickory Hills, Illinois. The purpose of the hearing will be to receive public comments on the proposal to sell bonds of the District in the amount of $550,000 for the payment of land condemned or purchased for parks, for the building, maintaining, improving and protecting of the same and the existing land and facilities of the District and for the payment of the expenses incident thereto.

By order of the President of the Board of Park Commissioners of the Hickory Hills Park District, Cook County, Illinois.

DATED the 19th day of October, 2016.

Dorothy Guisto Secretary, Board of Park Commissioners, Hickory Hills Park District, Cook County, Illinois

Teens in grades six through 12 can participate in a program to make their own angry bird catapult game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford. Kids will use craft sticks and rubber bands to create their own angry birds. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 8 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can practice yoga while seated in a chair. Certified yoga instructor Joann Zigulich, of Yoga Pathways, LLC, will guide participants in this practice that is designed for everybody. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body.

This exercise could be ideal for office workers who are concerned about getting down on the floor. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or go to www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to register for this free program.

Learn about how essential oils can be used

A session on “Essential Oils” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Alyssa Espinoza will talk about the oils. She will talk about how to use them, their benefits and “young living.” More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or go to www.chicagoridgelibrary.org to register for this free program.

CD Art program for teens

CD Art for teens in the sixth through 12th grade will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants will use an old CD to create a work of art. Use dark paint to cover the CD and scratch off the paint to create a design. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

‘Celebrity TV Commercials’ will be explored

“Celebrity TV Commercials” will be explored from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Chicago Ridge resident Steve Cooper introduces great commercials featuring John Wayne, James Dean, Ronald Reagan, Marilyn Monroe, Jack Benny and many more. Guests will be surprised at who got their first start doing commercials.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or go to www. chicagoridgelibrary for this free program.

EVERGREEN PARK Live ‘Clue’ game will be played

A live version of the classic board game “Clue” will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Teams will solve challenges, riddles and puzzles to reveal clues to the murderer, weapon and the room it took place. The $20 fee includes light refreshments. A cash bar is available. Participants can dress as their favorite Clue character. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN 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, wizard rock and after-hours trivia.

For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990, or visit www. olpl.org.

Friends of Library plan trip to see Christmas trees and lights extravaganza

Residents can celebrate the holidays with the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library during a visit to the Morton Arboretum on Thursday, Dec. 8 to view the Christmas tree light display and lights extravaganza.

Guests will stay warm by a fire, drink hot chocolate, sing and watch the tree lighting display change colors. The group will also have a buffet meal at the History of Sawa’s Old Warsaw Restaurant.

The bus will depart the Oak Lawn Library at 2:30 p.m. and will return at 8:30 p.m. The reservation fee is $74 for members and $79 for non-members. In-person registration will take place that day at the library from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

The night will conclude with a narrated driving tour of the Rosemont Holiday Lights.

For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ celebration

Harry Potter fans will a chance prepare before the release of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” with the Harry Potter Yule Ball for all ages from 1 to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Witches and wizards of all ages are invited to a masquerade Yuleball. Wear your finest robes and get sorted into a Hogwarts house where you can enjoy chocolate frogs, butterbeer, create a wand and answer Harry Potter trivia.

The Great Harry Potter re-Read will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Oak Lawn Library. The all-ages book discussion of “Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone” will be held in the Teen Room at the library

Harry Potter takes part in game of ‘Clue’

A Harry Potter game of Clue will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 for high schools students at the Oak Lawn Library. Participants will decide is it Draco with cursed necklace at the Whomping Willow? Guests will help solve the mystery in a life-reenactment of the classic board game Clue.

AARP driver course

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 fees is 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 the 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 The Lego Club will meet

The Lego Club will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Green Hills Library. Library staff members will supply the Legos and youths in kindergarten through fifth grade supply the imagination. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Magic and illusions will be offered up at Green Hills Library

Jeanette Andrews will perform magic and illusions at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the Green Hills Library. The event is for youths ages 13 and up. Registration is limited to 75. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Chef Maddox offers up some holiday dishes

Chef Maddox comes by for a visit and demonstrates how to make some holiday side dishes at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the Green Hills Library. The event is for adults only.

Registration is limited to 50. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Green Team Time with Miss Emily

Green Team Time with Miss Emily will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Green Hills Library. The nature-themed stories and activities are for children ages 6 to 8. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Historian to discuss Lincoln’s ‘Gettysburg Address

President Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” will be explored during a presentation scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St. Historian and Palos Hills resident Don C. White will go over aspects of Lincoln’s speech. He will also inform guests on why Lincoln was asked to make a few appropriate remarks during the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, Pa. This event is for ages 10 and up.

WORTH ‘Abraham Lincoln visits Worth’

A free program called “Abraham Lincoln visits Worth” will be held in the meeting room at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St. During this program Kevin Wood, as Abraham Lincoln, will talk about Lincoln’s presidency with an emphasis on the Gettysburg Address. Wood will be presenting this program on the 153rd anniversary of the Address. Residents can register at the Worth Public Library or by calling (708) 448-2855.

SCHOOL NEWS

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St. Linus upgrade provides ‘Bright’ future

Walk to School Day

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Administrator and teachers at Worthwoods School, 1100 S. Oketo Ave., Worth, took part in “Walk to School Day” on Oct. 5. Pat Keber, a physical education teacher at Worthwoods and organizer of the event, took a group of students and walked from 109th and Oketo. Linda Esposito, the school principal, took another group of students and walked from 111th and Oketo. Many of the teachers walked along with the students.

The Worth Police Department made sure that everyone was safe and made it to school safely. Worth Mayor Mary Werner and Village Clerk Bonnie Price were also on hand.

The students of St. Linus School, 10400 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn, began the new school year with major upgrades to technology within the school and its classrooms.

Each classroom — 16 in total — is now equipped with Bright Links Interactive Projectors, helping to promote student collaboration, creativity and problem solving. Through the use of the Bright Links Interactive Projectors, the school’s traditional whiteboards have been transformed into interactive tools where children can get hands-on learning in every subject.

Students can now follow textbooks, watch educational videos, do presentations to the classroom, and take virtual tours of locations throughout the globe, including the rainforest, Jamestown, and Shakespeare’s England.

And, the incoming classes of preschool and kindergarten are now equipped with new iPads, which will be utilized to enhance the language arts and math curriculum. Approximately 25 iPads loaded with apps to reinforce and enrich school lessons are now available to the three preschool classes and two kindergarten classes of St. Linus School.

The improvements were financed by the school’s

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A St. Linus student enjoys new technology and upgrades in her classroom at the Oak Lawn school.

annual Hawktoberfest celebration, which is one of the school’s largest fundraisers and takes place each September.

Covington Elementary School teachers are taking an unusual ‘un-homework’ approach

Lisa Beatty, a teacher at Covington Elementary School in Oak Lawn, takes part in an ‘un-homework” exercise called Learning Lotto, which is part of weekly event in which can win raffle prizes.

Second-graders in Jacqueline Darge’s class at Covington Elementary School in Oak Lawn have an interesting approach to homework. Instead of assignments these students complete “un-homework.”

Each week the class is given their “un-homework” list of five assignments or activities for them to do at home – if they choose.

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with family members on topics learned in the classroom to playing games, making learning more interactive at home.

The approach is said to put the students in charge of their own learning. Those that do take part are then entered into a lottery to win prizes for their decision to continue learning outside the classroom.

“The students have been loving this approach because they have a choice about homework and they love the Learning

Lotto. Five students are chosen every week for the raffle. Those five students then roll the dice for a prize. We hold our raffle on Friday afternoons. We have received praise from parents as well,” said Darge.

Darge first heard about the un-homework idea from a popular teaching blog and hopes the learning activities will be a fun way for students and families to learn together. A few other teachers have embraced the un-homework concept as well.

District 218 students learn about healthy choices and much more at ‘Operation Snowball’ retreat Less than a day after arriving at Camp Manitoqua for Operation Snowball, Richards High School teacher Kelly Kaczmarek sat beside a campfire and smiled.

“It was heartwarming. It was as though they had known each other for years, when in reality many students had only met each other 24 hours earlier,” said Kaczmarek, who volunteers annually as a staff member for the weekend retreat.

Faculty members fill the Snowball weekend, an experience that seeks to prevent substance abuse, with activities that high school students build self-esteem and confidence to make healthy decisions.

“This year’s retreat was one of the best yet. This retreat empowered each student to take what they learned during the weekend and share it with family, friends and peers,” she said.

Snowball featured speakers like retired Paralympian Lloyd Bachrach, born with a congenital bone deficiency that left him with short legs. Despite this condition, Bachrach never slowed in his athletic pursuits and shared his “Yes, you can” program with District 218 students.

“The guest speakers were truly inspiring to both the students and adults. It is humbling to be a part of such an amazing experience,”

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The Operation Snowball weekend for Shepard, Richards and Eisenhower students included a variety of fun and thought-inspiring activities such as yoga (left). Students also dabbled in improvisational theater and art.

Kaczmarek said.

Heather Murphy, who coordinated Operation Snowball for Shepard High School, agreed with the transformational effect of the weekend.

“Snowball is an amazing way for students to engage with their peers on a deeper level. It provides a supportive, encouraging

and confidential platform for individuals to really be themselves without the fear of rejection,” Murphy said.

She also noticed how many students, strangers when the retreat started, grew close quickly.

“It was really inspiring to see how all of the participants started the retreat as shy and reserved

and finished it off as open and outgoing teenagers. They really do form a unique bond on the retreat,” she said.

Operation Snowball featured a lot of fun as well. Students participated in art, yoga, basketball, an improv theater workshop, small group talks, and a dance.

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Brother Rice expects to forget Loyola loss, sets sights on ‘Part 2’

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

There were no tears, no anguished cries, really no need for Brian Badke to say what the Brother Rice football players kneeling around him were clearly thinking.

“We just gave them a gift in October,” the coach said. “We’re going to take it back in November.”

He spoke a bit more, then crouched to meet the Crusaders’ gaze.

“Eyes on me,” he said. “You will be champions.”

It will have to be a Class 8A state championship now. The Catholic League Blue title went Friday to defending 8A champ Loyola, which captured a titanic tussle between unbeaten squads, 48-37, in Mt. Greenwood.

The Ramblers (9-0, 4-0) won for the 26th straight time and sewed up a No. 1 seed in the playoffs. Brother Rice (8-1, 3-1) slipped to a No.8 seed and will host Fremd. Brother Rice and Loyola could face each other in the quarterfinals.

“We know Part 2 is coming soon,” Crusaders wide receiver Ricky Smalling (12 catches, 121 yards) said. “We know what we have to do and what we have to work on. We’re going to be so much better in the playoffs.”

Both teams were plenty good in the regular season finale.

The lead changed hands nine times, the last when the Ramblers’ Photo by Jeff Vorva Duke-bound Jake Marwede of Loyola flies high after taking a hit, but he scored five touchdowns all but unstoppable tight end/wildcat quarterback, Duke recruit Jake in his team’s win over Brother Rice.

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Branden Houston had 10 catches and two TDs for Brother Rice, which lost in a shootout to Loyola on Friday night in a battle for the Catholic League Blue title.

Marwede, scored the fourth of his five touchdowns with 9:15 to play. He capped the scoring, and a 13-carry, 87-yard day, with a fouryard rumble with 2:15 left.

The former score came two snaps after Loyola gained 33 yards on a fourth-and-six from the Rice 43 with pass off a fake punt. The latter after the Ramblers took over on the Crusaders’ 37 following a fumbled

Class 8A offers a tasty state football buffet S

ome grizzled pigskin-heads are calling this year’s Illinois High School Association Class 8A football playoffs the toughest in history.

Seven of the 32 teams are unbeaten.

Another 10 are 8-1. The bracket is so deep, record wise, that three 8-1 teams have road games.

Arguably, three of the best teams in this monster division are Loyola, Brother Rice and Homewood-Floossmoor, and two of the three banged it out Friday night in Chicago.

Loyola beat Brother Rice, 48-37, in a game in which the lead ping-ponged around for a while until the Ramblers put it away in the fourth quarter and won their 26th in a row.

I went into the game thinking Loyola Sandburg sophomore Anna Loureiro won four matches in the state tournament this year.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point was a superpower, a level above the rest of the world. While the Ramblers look beatable, I don’t think they will be — even if they face Brother Rice in a quarterfinal showdown — for two reasons: First, the line players are big and talented and can wear most teams down in the late stages of games.

Second, the Ramblers have a nice weapon in Duke-bound Jake Marwede, who is a big tight end who doubles as a wildcat quarterback and gets bruising yards. He had five of the team’s seven TDs. Aside from Brother Rice, the area has another Class 8A team in the mix – Marist. Last year, the RedHawks were 5-4 in the regular season and drew the 23rd seed. This year, there are only two 5-4 teams in the field. At 8-1, Marist drew the 11th seed and hosts 22nd-seed New Trier in the first round and while I like the RedHawks a lot, my gut is rumbling New Trier’s way. That’s how stacked this bracket is. But if the RedHawks win right away they can go deep.

Anyway, it doesn’t matter what I

punt snap.

Rice also had an extra point attempt blocked in the second quarter, ending a streak of 101 such kicks made by John Richardson over two seasons.

“Special teams have always been our strength,” Badke said. “They hurt us tonight.”

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FIRST STEP TO CHAMPAIGN

think. The games will be played out and there will be plenty of action and twists and turns and surprises. That’s why this is one of the greatest times of the year.

A list of first-round playoff games involving area teams that have dreams of playing in the state championship games in Champaign.

CLASS 6A

Some 6A sizzle Two area powers — Richards and St. Laurence — collide in the first round.

While that’s a cool and fun matchup, it also means that one of our area powers will bow out right away.

Prior to the season, I had a hunch that St. Laurence was going to go a long way no matter if the Vikings were in Class 5A or 6A. Some losses late in the season, however, pushed them down to the 12th seed in the south bracket and even

• Shepard at Morgan Park, at Gately Stadium, 7 p.m., Friday • St. Laurence at Richards, 5 p.m., Saturday

CLASS 8A • New Trier at Marist, 7 p.m., Friday • Fremd at Brother Rice, 1 p.m., Saturday

Preview capsules of the firstround playoff games: Page 3

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Youth better believe it: Sandburg’s Loureiro leads youngsters in tennis

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Youth will be served.

And youth will be serving.

Apparently, for a while.

The area sent 14 athletes to the Illinois High School Association State Tennis Tournament over the weekend and five were either freshmen or sophomores.

Sandburg sophomore Anna Loureiro led all area finishers as was able to advance to the fifth round in the consolation bracket and went 4-2 overall at the tournament, which was held at various sites in the northwest suburbs.

“It was great to see freshmen and kids my age do really well and make it to state,” Loureiro said. “They are defi-

nitely working hard and putting a lot of work into their game and it shows.’’

The Eagles’ star STATEMENT won her second GAMES straight sectional title on Oct. 15 and was ready to improve on her freshman appearance at state, when she went 2-2.

Her first round wasn’t easy as she beat Neuqua Valley’s Jessica Chen, 6-3, 7-5. She then lost in the second round to Grant’s Gaby Schoenberg by the same score. She finally had a convincing 6-1, 6-4 victory over New Trier’s Ali Benedetto and won another war

against Isabel Alviar of Mundelein 7-6 (4), 6-3.

After beating Maine South’s Jennifer Ptak, 6-4, 6-4 in the fourth-round consolation, she was tripped by Kenwood’s Sloane Williams, 6-2, 3-6, 10-7.

“I was happy with the improvement over last year,” Loureiro said. “Coming into state, I wanted to win at least two or three matches. Next year I’ll be back and have higher expectations.’’

Sandburg freshman Julia Canellis went 0-2 in her state tournament debut.

Eagles doubles players Jasmine Abunium-Sophie Sjo went 1-2 and Stephanie Garoufalis-Agnes Florczyk went 0-2.

Marist freshman Nicole Micklin went See TENNIS, Page 4

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FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO FIRE

Fire finishes season at bottom of the MLS pile

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire ended the 2016 campaign with a 3-2 road loss to Toronto FC Sunday and finished with the worst record in Major League Soccer.

The Fire’s 7-17-10 mark netted 31 points, three behind Houston (7-14-13) and was 20th out of 20 teams.

First-year coach Veljko Paunovic had “nothing to say” about the loss, but he had plenty to say about this season.

“For me the most important thing right now is that the season is over for us; 2016 was a year where we worked hard, (and) I’m really proud of all of our players,” he said.

“The commitment and the attitude they had throughout the whole year was fantastic and I’m really proud and happy that I worked this year with them. From now on we are turning to the next season and we are starting to work toward being better next year.

“The whole year was a buildup for us. The whole year was a process where we were getting better. We started in a difficult spot, and I think we did a huge job (to improve).

Again, huge credit to our players and also to my co-workers and staff; it was a very hard year for us, and many times we were challenged, but we were capable of sticking together and working towards our goals —

to be successful in the coming seasons.”

Michael de Leeuw and John Goossens scored goals for the Fire in Sunday’s finale, but it was not enough. Goalie Patrick McLain made his first appearance in the net this season and took the loss.

“Obviously things could have been better from the team’s perspective,” McLain said.

“It would have been nice to close the season out on a victory away but I think if a few moments go differently, you’re looking at a different score line. But that’s football.

“I’m just happy to contribute to the team, and this time it happened to be out on the field. I’m very thankful for that opportunity.”

Despite the loss, midfielder Arturo Alvarez, who racked up his ninth assist of the season in the game, was happy his team never quit.

“We are professionals and we are going to play hard until the last minute of the final game, and I think that’s what we did,” he said. “We wanted to push for at least a tie and unfortunately we didn’t (get that last goal); we saw some close chances in the end. I think in the last half of the season, the last part of the season, that’s what we showed; we showed resilience, and we wanted to make sure that it was tough for teams to come in and play against us and I think they realized that. It was never an easy win against us.”

Arturo Alvarez (left) said he was happy the Chicago Fire played hard for the entire season.

File photo

by Jeff Vorva

Richards swim coach improving Richards High School’s girls swimming and diving team was hoping to welcome back coach Joel Staszewski as a spectator for the postseason, but that looks like it won’t happen.

The coach, who suffered from complications from a bacterial infection that produced strokelike symptoms, robbing him of his ability to eat and speak in June, is still hospitalized but getting better, according to interim coach Cora Umecker.

She said he will likely spend another month at the Beacon Rehabilitation Facility in Chicago.

“He’s recovering nicely and still has a way to go, so please continue to pray for his family,” Umecker said.

— Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley’s volleyball team is ranked high in the in the nation in three polls, including No. 1 by PrepVolleyball.com.

McAuley volleyball ranked No. 1 in USA

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Volleyball regionals began this week and last week, Mother McAuley’s team picked up a nice surprise as the Mighty Macs were ranked No. 1 in the nation by PrepVolleyball.com.

McAuley, 33-1 heading into this week’s regional action, is also ranked fifth by USA Today and 14th by Max Preps.

The postseason started Monday and regional title games will be decided tonight, Thursday.

Locally, McAuley is at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Regional and was in line to face either Downers Grove South or Hinsdale Central at 6 p.m.

A possible showdown between Sandburg and Lyons Township could take place at the Argo Regional at 6 p.m.

At Stagg, a Marist-Downers Grove North battle could be on tap at 6 p.m.

Winners of these three regionals feed into the Marist Sectional Tuesday and Thursday.

In Class 2A, Queen of Peace is hosting a regional and eying a title battle with either Bogan or Goode STEM tonight, Thursday, at 6 p.m. The winner feeds into the Christo Rey Jesuit Sectional Tuesday and Thursday.

Chicago Christian is at the Agricultural Science Regional and could face either Marian Catholic or Rich South at 6 p.m. The winner heads to the Chicago Christian Sectional Tuesday and Thursday.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS

Martinez tosses six TDs in SXU’s 77-21 win

By Jeff Vorva

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Sports Editor

Former St. Laurence quarterback Alex Martinez was back in the lineup for St. Xavier University on Saturday, and he threw for six touchdowns in a 77-21 victory over Trinity International University in Deerfield in a Mid States Football Association Midwest League game.

SXU (4-5, 2-1) scored 35 points in the first quarter. It was the second most points in a game in SXU history. The Cougars beat Concordia (Ill.) 79-6 on Sept. 14, 2002.

Martinez was 18-for-24 for 254 yards.

Former Evergreen Park standout Tim Walsh had a 33-yard interception return for a touchdown during the rout.

Redshirt freshman Josh Hettiger (Oak Lawn/Richards) led the defensive effort with 10 total tackles (four solos) and a forced fumble.

Saint Xavier plays a rare 7 p.m. Friday game at Olivet Nazarene University.

Women’s soccer: Sophomore Abigail Peppin (Schererville, Ind./Lake Central) was the hero Saturday afternoon scoring the game-winning goal as the Saint Xavier University women’s soccer team captured a 1-0 Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference road win over Calumet College of St. Joseph (Ind.) at East Chicago Central High School in East

St. Xavier University’s top four football scoring outputs: Sept. 14, 2002 Oct. 22, 2016 Oct. 22, 2011 Nov. 21, 2015

File photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU coach Mike Feminis’s troops scored 77 points against Trinity International University on Saturday.

Chicago, Ind. The Cougars (5-10-1 overall/5-5-0 CCAC) picked up the go-ahead goal near the 78th minute of regulation and the assist was provided by sophomore Andreina Hernandez (Chicago Heights/ Bloom Township). Senior goalkeeper Alex Perry (St. Louis, Mo./Oakville) recorded her fifth shutout of the season

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and saved six shots.

Men’s cross country: Junior Abel Hernandez (Shepard) took 32nd place overall in a field of 302 collegiate runners with an 8K time of 26 minutes, 7 seconds to lead the Saint Xavier University men’s cross country team Saturday at the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge Cross Country Invitational hosted by Aquinas College (Mich.).

Sophomore Ivan Diaz (Solorio Academy) had a personal-best time of 29:26.

Freshman Brian Baldwin (Oak Lawn) also logged a personal-best time as SXU’s fourth finisher at 30:05.

Women’s cross country: Junior Ellie Willging helping the 17th-ranked women’s cross country team to a fourth place team finish out of the 25 teams in the NAIA Great Lakes Challenge Cross Country Invitational Saturday in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Willging won the 5K race with a school-record time of 17:48.

Junior Sierra Downey (Morton West) turned in her season-best time of 19:03.

Senior Nicole Maier (Reavis) finished with a 19:10.

Trinity Christian College Cross country: At the Mount Mercy University NAIA Seminole Valley Stampede (Cedar Rapids, Iowa), both the women’s and men’s teams posted their best team times of the season.

Ashley Jourdan had another top 10 performance as she crossed the finish line in sixth place out of the 215 runners. She finished with a time of 18:43.

The men’s team was led by Cody Velthuizen, who ran a 26:07. He finished 22nd overall out of 244 runners.

Corso makes Carleton College team Margaret Corso of Palos Park is a member of the Carleton College women’s golf team for the 2016-2017 season.

The senior is a graduate of Providence Catholic High School.

The Knights are coached by Eric Sieger, who is in his 16th season as head coach, and fresh off of his second consecutive regional coach of the year award.

Carleton is a member of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III.

PBO registration goes online The 2017 Palos Baseball Organization Registration will open online on Tuesday.

To register in person, there will be an opportunity Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th Street in Palos Heights For more details on this 600plus player organization, www. palosbaseball.org.

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Women’s soccer: The Cyclones won their 10th game of the season with a 4-0 victory over South Suburban College Oct. 15. Goalie Grace Rollins notched the shutout and Bella Rodriguez, Karina Lopez, Sandy Ortiz and Kaylyn Egyarto scored goals for the winners.

Men’s soccer: MVCC scored all four goals in the first half in a 4-0 victory over Wentworth Military Academy and College Oct. 15. Daniel Kasaggoma scored two goals to up his team-high total to 18.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST The regular season is in the books and Majesty Maholy gets to model the crown again this week after finishing the season 75-16 and leaving the other pickers in the dust. Now it’s time for the playoffs and the six sloths will be gunning for the Postseason MVP honor. The boys are picking the four first-round games involving fi e area teams, four potential second-round opponent games, a tough one to pick in Lincoln-Way Central at Reavis and the St. Xavier University game. Last week, the Cougars scored more points against Trinity International than Majesty Maholy had correct picks this season.

Jeff Vorva 8-3 71-20 0-0 Richards BR New Trier Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M RI LWC SXU

Last week: Regular season: Postseason: St. Laurence at Richards Fremd at Brother Rice New Trier at Marist Shepard at Morgan Park Huntley at Stevenson Lockport at St. Charles East Chatham-Glenwood at Crete-Monee Rock Island at TF South Lincoln-Way Central at Reavis SXU at Olivet Nazarene

Joe Boyle 9-2 70-21 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M TFS Reavis SXU

Anthony Nasella 8-3 56-35 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson Lockport C-M TFS Reavis SXU

Jason Maholy 8-3 75-16 0-0 Richards BR Marist Shepard Stevenson SC East C-M RI LWC SXU

Wally Findysz 8-3 67-24 0-0 St. Laurence BR Marist Morgan Park Stevenson SC East C-M TFS LWC SXU

Bob Rakow 7-4 63-28 0-0 Richards BR Marist Morgan Park Stevenson SC East C-M RI Reavis SXU

First-round football state playoff capsule previews SHEPARD (6-3) AT MORGAN PARK (8-1) THE FACTS: Shepard, the 14th seed, visits third-seeded Morgan Park at 7 p.m. Friday at Gately Stadium in a Class 6A firstround game. Gately Stadium is located at 810 E. 103rd Street in Chicago.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Shepard is making its 14th trip to the postseason and second trip in a row after two seasons of failing to qualify. Morgan Park qualified 21 times including 16 straight appearances.

Last year, Morgan Park was bounced out of the playoffs in the first round by Richards, 31-8.

NOTEWORTHY:Shepard and Dante Onsurez (pictured) have a path to the quarterfinals that is not easy but not daunting, either. The Astros have six wins but are 0-3 against teams with a winning record. Morgan Park’s defense has five shutouts (not including a forfeit win over Steinmetz) and the Mustangs’ lone loss was an 18-6 setback to Perspectives/Leadership on Sept.

16.

NEXT: The winner faces either sixth-seeded T.F. South or 11thseeded Rock Island in the second round.

FREMD (6-3) AT BROTHER RICE (8-1) THE FACTS: Fremd, the 25th seed, visits eighth-seeded Brother Rice at 1 p.m. in a Class 8A first-round game. Brother Rice is located at 10001 S. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Brother Rice qualified 20 times and won the Class 6A title in 1981 and finished second in the state in 1985. Fremd has qualified 26 times but has not won a playoff game since 2010.

NOTEWORTHY: Brother Rice’s Ricky Smalling and Aarion Lacy (pictured) are two of many big playmakers on a team that was picked to win it all on the Illinois High School Association playoff preview show on Saturday. Fremd has had its ups and downs this season but averaged 47 points in its last three games this season against Schaumburg, Conant and Hoffman Estates. The Vikings beat Hoffman Estates 51-0 Friday and the Hawks are a Class 7A playoff team at 6-3.

NEXT: The winner takes on either ninth-seeded Stevenson or 24thseeded Huntley in the second round.

ST. LAURENCE (6-3) AT RICHARDS (7-2) THE FACTS: St. Laurence, the 12th seed in the south bracket, visits fifth-seeded Richards at 5 p.m. Saturday in a Class 6A first-round game. Richards is located 10601 Central Ave. in Oak Lawn.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Richards qualified 34 times and took first in Class 4A in 1988 and 1989 and second in Class 6A in 2001 and 2013. St. Laurence qualified 16 times and won a 5A title in 1976 and finished second in 1979.

NOTEWORTHY: St. Laurence running back Fayezon Smart (pictured at left) missed a chunk of the season for personal reasons according to coach Harold Blackmon, but he returned Friday and should be a factor in the playoffs. Richards already has a ton of offensive weapons but sophomore Derek Flowers (pictured at right) is also emerging as a force.

NEXT: The winner takes on either fourth-seeded Crete-Monee or 13th-seeded Chatham Glenwood in round 2.

Everybody’s Favorite

Smart is back, but Vikings lose to St. Ignatius Correspondent

St. Laurence may have fallen short in Friday night’s Catholic League White game against St. Ignatius, losing 16-9, but the night was not a total loss for the Vikings.

Senior running back Fayezon Smart, who has not played in the past month for personal reasons, made his return to field on Friday, picking up where he last left off by rushing for 117 yards on 27 carries as a catalyst for the St. Laurence running game.

Smart’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for the Vikings (6-3, 2-1), who will open the Class 6A state playoffs with a showdown against Richards on Saturday.

“When you take a month off, it has some effect on you,” St. Laurence head coach Harold Blackmon said of Smart’s performance on Friday. “But Fayezon always runs hard and is a tough player. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing him perform even better against Richards and getting everything clicking.”

Against St. Ignatius, DeMari Valentine returned an interception for a touchdown and Mauricio Garibay added a 25-yard field goal. Chris Negrete registered six solo tackles and seven assists on defense.

“We were just outplayed against St. Ignatius; no excuses,” Blackmon said. “Watching film of Richards, their team is very big and athletic, but we just have to take care of what we take care of. We can’t worry about what Richards does. We have to worry about us.”

Richards 53, Tinley Park 10

Nate Gimza had four receptions for 145 yards and three touchdowns to lift the Bulldogs to the victory over the Titans in nonconference action on Friday night. Richards (7-2), fresh off sealing its eighth SSC Red title, will host St. Laurence Saturday in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs.

Marist 41, Joliet Catholic 7

The RedHawks clinched their first outright East Suburban Catholic Conference title with a convincing win over the Hilltoppers at Joliet Memorial Stadium on Friday.

Colin Meehan had two touchdown catches to lead Marist (8-1, 7-0), which will host New Trier in the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs.

Shepard 41, Argo 26 The Astros sealed a berth in the state playoffs with a win over a determined Argonauts squad in a South Suburban Red contest on Friday. Shepard (6-3, 5-2) will face Chicago Public League power Morgan Park in the opening round of the Class 6A state playoffs.

Sandburg 20 Lincoln-Way West 14 (2 OT) The Eagles executed in the clutch for the second straight week, this time delivering in a double-overtime thriller over the Warriors in a Southwest Suburban Conference battle Friday night in Orland Park. John Murphy’s 15-yard touchdown catch lifted Sandburg

THE FACTS: New Trier, the 22nd seed, visits 11th-seeded Marist in a Class 8A first-round game. Marist is located at 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago.

PLAYOFF HISTORY: Marist qualified for the postseason 17 times and finished second in Class 8A in 2009 and last year. New Trier, which played football as early as 1925 before the playoff system began, qualified 30 times including 14 years in a row.

NOTEWORTHY: The Redhawks are going to be the favorites after drawing the 23rd seed last year and advancing all the way to the state title game mostly as underdogs. Turon Ivy (pictured) and Marist lost the season opener to Brother Rice at Soldier Field but won eight straight.

Since losing back-to-back games to Fremd and Palatine, New Trier is on a roll, winning five straight including a 27-21 victory over Maine South.

NEXT: The winner faces either sixth-seeded St. Charles East or 27th-seeded Lockport in the second round.

Capsules and photos by Jeff Vorva

WEEK 9 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

By Anthony Nasella

NEW TRIER (7-2) AT MARIST (8-1)

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Reavis 56, Oak Lawn 32 The Spartans offensive effort was not enough to counteract a deep and talented Rams team in a South Suburban Red contest Friday night in Burbank. Oak Lawn ended its season with a 3-6 record and a 2-5 effort in conference play.

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CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS

Four teams, two individuals speed to championships

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

When Chicago Christian’s girls cross country team finished 18th in the state in Class 1A in 2014 and seventh in the state last year, the Knights were building up for a special 2016 campaign in which they would try to snag one of the top three trophies.

They took their first step toward that goal by claiming their third straight Illinois High School Association regional title Saturday by scoring 53 points — nine points better than Herscher at the Bishop McNamara Regional at Kankakee Community College.

Senior April van Ryn led the Knights with a second-place finish with a time of 18 minutes, 05 seconds. She was not able to catch Gardner South Wilmington’s Daly Galloway (17:30), who is a favorite to finish in the top two of the individual Class 1A field this year.

In August, van Ryn shocked the Illinois running world by beating Galloway 18:48.519.31.3 at the Morris Early Bird Invite.

“I did not expect to beat her — that was a big surprise,” van Ryn said. “She’s really good.

She might have been a little injured in August. She definitely pushes me.’’

Jill Van Dyk finished seventh for the Knights with a 19:23, Cassidy VanderKamp was 13th with a 20:22, Becca Falb was 14th with a 20:24 and Emily Damstra was 17th with a 20:30.

Allie Boss, one of the Knights’ top runners, missed the meet to rest (knee discomfort).

The Knights are at the Lisle

Chicago Christian’s Becca Falb (left) and Cassidy VandeKamp matched each other step-by-step to help the Knights win a third straight regional title on Saturday.

Sectional Saturday.

In other girls action, Marist won the Class 3A Sandburg Regional title Saturday at Midlothian Meadows with 37 points — five ahead of Mother McAuley. It’s the RedHawks’ sixth regional title since 2008.

RedHawks senior Maryclare Leonard won the race with an 18:03 while Jill Borza (fourth, 18:32), Colleen Murphy (fifth, 18:34), Nora Doyle (ninth, 19:16) and freshman Brigid Englehart

(18th, 19:57) also scored.

McAuley’s Ashley Bryja took second with an 18:15 and Sandburg’s Erica Cerva was third with an 18:19.

Area teams and qualifiers from the Sandburg Regional will head back to Midlothian Meadows for the Marist Sectional on Saturday.

Boys cross country Sandburg junior Dylan Jacobs scorched the Midlothian Mead-

ows course, setting a course record with a 14:18 to help his team win its fourth straight regional title. The Eagles won their own regional with 30 points — 60 points ahead of Lindblom.

Martin Skucas (third, 15:06), Alex Szmanski (fourth, 15:30), Nicol Calderon (10th, 15:30) and Robbie Sieczkowski (12th, 15:49) scored for the Eagles.

Shepard’s Caleb Washington finished second with a 15:03.

In Class 2A, Brother Rice

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist Maryclare Leonard, shown winning the East Suburban Catholic Conference championship earlier this month, won the Class 3A Sandburg Regional title on Saturday.

won its seventh regional titles and first since 2010 by winning the Hinsdale South Regional at Katherine Legge Memorial Park. The Crusaders had 75 points, three better than Hinsdale South.

Joe Sweeney led the Crusaders with a seventh-place finish

with a time of 15:53. Others scoring for the team were Steve Sloan (12th, 16:20), Tommy Gleason (15th, 16:24), Dan Spellman (17th, 16:40) and Jack Mongan (24th, 16:57).

The Crusaders are at the Wheaton Academy Sectional Saturday at Kress Creek.

SOCCER REGIONALS

Area teams make history — and not in a good way

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Since the Illinois High School Association went to a format that crowned regional champions in boys soccer in 2002, the area has had at least one of its 10 teams win a regional title every year.

But this year, the area couldn’t pick up a regional title after a shocking week of play last week.

Things got started off on the wrong foot when the area’s best team, Oak Lawn, was knocked out in the opening round of the regionals 4-0 by Lincoln-Way East at East’s Class 3A Regional

on Oct. 19. East was seeded 15th in the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional and Oak Lawn was second after posting a 19-0-1 mark.

Three area teams made it to the regional finals on Saturday but fell.

Ninth-seeded Sandburg was beaten by top-seeded BradleyBourbonnais, 1-0, in the Marist Sectional, three days after beating eight-seeded Marist, 3-1.

Marty Manzke had two goals against the RedHawks.

Seventh-seeded Stagg was hoping it picked up a break by not having to face Oak Lawn, but Lincoln-Way East was not

done upsetting teams as it beat the Chargers, 2-1, to win its own regional on Saturday. Tom Kulak scored a goal with 17 minutes left to put Stagg ahead, but East scored a pair of goals in the following 12 minutes.

In Class 2A, third-seeded St. Laurence was taken down by fifth-seeded Farragut in the regional final in Burbank, 2-1 in overtime.

Mario Carmona tied the game up for the Vikings with 11 minutes left in the match, but the Admirals scored what turned Photos by Jeff Vorva out to be the game winner with Stagg’s Moosa Alkalab hunts the ball down in a 2-1 loss to Lincoln-Way Sandburg’s Marty Manzke scored two goals against Marist on Oct. 19. six minutes left in the first OT. East on Saturday.

Brother Rice coach Brian Badke gets down on his hands and knees to draw up some defensive plays in the fourth quarter of a 48-37 loss to Loyola on Friday night.

Tennis

Continued from Page 1 0-2 in her state debut, dropping two-set matches to Neuqua Valley’s Veena Murali and Elk Grove’s Jovana Vujanic. The RedHawks’ doubles team of Kaitlyn Bowe-Caitlyn Foggie also bowed out in two matches.

Shepard’s doubles team of junior Rachel

Habbal-Brooke Zielke went 1-2 and won a wild first-round match over St. Charles North’s Shelby Thomas-Breanne Warner 7-6 (6), 2-6, 6-4.

This was the first year the IHSA broke up the tournament into two classes and Chicago Christian’s Ashley Akrami went 1-2 in Class 1A play, beating Quincy Notre Dame’s Claire Moore, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 in the first round.

The Knights’ doubles team of freshmen Brooke Akrami-Raquel Robertson finished 0-2.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Rice

Continued from Page 1 So did turnovers, of which Rice had three. The first came with less than a minute left in the first half, after a Loyola fumble forced by Michael Butler-Kindle and recovered by Iben King gave the Crusaders, leading 23-14, the ball at their own 31.

Rather than taking that edge to the locker room, Rice tried to add to it. After being sacked on first down, quarterback Dino Borrelli (28-of-42, 407 yards, 3 TD) was hit again, fumbling away to the Ramblers, who scored one second before the half to cut the edge to 23-21.

Asked if he considered taking a knee, Badke said, “I never have. I probably should have in that situation.”

Branden Houston, who had touchdown catches of 46 and 37 yards among his 10 grabs for 213,

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Continued from Page 1 if they upend the Bulldogs, they would likely have to face Crete-Monee in the second round.

Richards opened the season with close losses to Lemont and Phillips and ran the table. Coach Tony Sheehan’s philosophy is to play strong teams and it will pay off in the postseason. Will that pay off against St. Laurence and possibly Crete-Monee?

That’s one of those things I won’t be able to an-

led Rice’s offensive fireworks. Patrick Murphy (2 receptions, 42 yards) added a 33-yard touchdown catch while Wyoming recruit Xazavian Valladay (14 carries, 50 yards) had touchdown runs of seven and 27 yards.

Ramblers quarterback Tommy Herion was 17of-32 for 205 yards. After Loyola’s starting tailback, Hamid Bullie, went down with a knee injury on his third carry of the day, Kyle Rock, who typically starts the Ramblers’ home games, stepped up for 110 yards, including a 20-yard score, on 17 carries.

The Crusaders got dinged up as well, notably the team’s leading tackler, linebacker Brian Olsen, who returned from a neck injury suffered on the opening play of the second half and was limping noticeably in the postgame handshake line.

“It was tough, they’re a physical team,” Olsen said. “But it’s the second season now. We’re 0-0.

We’ll see them in the quarterfinals.” swer for a couple of weeks.

Shepard, on the other hand, is 6-3 with a 14th seed and visits third-seeded Morgan Park at Gately Stadium in the first round. Since Phillips became the first Chicago Public League team to ever win a state championship last year, my respect for the CPL has gone up slightly.

But I still have Shepard winning this one and a possible rematch with Thornton Fractional South in the second round. TF South beat the Astros, 1410, and if the Astros can get some revenge, they would find themselves in the quarterfinals.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian’s Ashley Akrami participated in the inaugural Class A state girls tennis tournament.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-HYB 10 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES,SERIES 2005-HYB 10 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH H. SOUTH A/K/A KEN SOUTH A/K/A K. SOUTH A/K/A K. H. SOUTH A/K/A KENNETH H. SOUTH JR., MARIE E. SOUTH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PALOS CREEK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 11860 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 22, 2015, 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 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-411-006. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $316,245.03. 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 \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 10-033103. 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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 10-033103 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 11860 TJSC#: 36-12044 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC.; Plaintiff, vs.

BRENDA B. GIACALONE; Defendants, 16 CH 562 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2016, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-03-205-010.

Commonly known as 8948 BARBERRY LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

(312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 16-00032 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I706335

15 CH 17645 5844 WEST 88TH PLACE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 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 5844 WEST 88TH PLACE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-209-041-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $170,536.87.

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

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15090172.

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

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15090172 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 17645 TJSC#: 36-10817 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.

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

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

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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 2007-9 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF NANCY D. MURPHY AKA NANCY MURPHY, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, JOAN MURPHY, DENNIS MURPHY AKA DENNIS E. MURPHY, MICHAEL MURPHY, KATIE MURPHY AKA KATHLEEN MURPHY, GERALD NORDGREN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF NANCY D. MURPHY AKA NANCY MURPHY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

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Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS ‘The Christmas Carol’ at Moraine Valley

A new stage adaptation of “The Christmas Carol” will be performed at the Fine and Performing Arts Center of Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Based on the book by Charles Dickens, this adaptation, written and directed by FPAC managing director Tommy Hensel, will be performed Nov. 4 through 13 on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 3 p.m., inside the Dorothy Menker Theater. Tickets are $12 for the general public and $10 for senior citizens and students.

Tickets to “The Christmas Carol” and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley. edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Programs at The Center

• Lapidary Six Monday mornings beginning, Oct. 31, 9 - 11 a.m. or six Wednesday evenings beginning, Nov. 2, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Instructor Larry Rothenberg will show students how to turn rough hunks of stone into polished jewelry pieces by cutting, grinding, and polishing stones. Students will create a pair of round or oval stones, and then advance to more complex designs. Class Fee: $95 plus $10 new student materials fee for introductory projects. Students will purchase rocks for advanced projects. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Luncheon: Gardening for Monarchs Tuesday Nov. 1, noon - 2 p.m. The early spring is typically when people start to turn their attention to gardening. Gardening for monarchs starts in the fall.

Kim White, Education Outreach Coordinator for the Dupage Monarch Project, will show gardeners what to do now to prepare for the return migration and monarch breeding season next summer. White will also discuss what is being done by communities and individuals to help the monarch. Common milkweed seeds will be given to participants. Luncheons cost $22 and reservations must be made in advance. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Teen Pottery (grades 7-12) Six Tuesday evenings beginning Nov. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.Art director Heather Young will show students how to have lots of fun with clay. Throughout the session students learn to create pottery on the potter’s wheel and by handbuilding techniques. The class will feature a variety of different types of clays and glazes. The class fee is $85, which includes all supplies. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650 • Gentle Yoga Classes Five Tuesday evenings, beginning Tuesday Nov. 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Series of gentle, restorative yoga classes is taught by yoga instructor Carolyn Harms. The classes will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Students

are asked to dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The Anderson Center at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Class fee: $50. Preregistration required. 708-361-3650 • Mommy And Me Art: Autumn Fairies Wednesday Nov. 2, 11 a.m. – noon. Instructor Karen Signore will guide the group in using pinecones, acorns, leaves, yarn, felt and other fun materials to create whimsical fall fairies. Students will be able to take them home to use in imaginative play, add them to fairy gardens, or hang as decorations. The class is designed for mothers or grandmothers with children ages 3-6, but the instructor is open to family members of all ages attending “Mommy and Me.” Workshop fees: $10 per person, per class.

• Teen Lapidary - Six Wednesday afternoons beginning Nov. 2, 5 - 6:30 p.m. (no class Nov. 23) Instructor Larry Rothenberg invites creative teens (grades 7-12) to learn to use the lapidary wheels to make smooth polished stones from rough pieces of rock. Class Fee: $75 plus $10 materials fee for introductory project. Students must purchase rocks for advanced projects. The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708361-3650

The Bridge Teen Center programs

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“LIGHTS OUT”: Hitting the video market just in time for Halloween, this thriller — director David F. Sandberg’s reasonably clever expansion of his Internet short subject that went viral — casts Teresa Palmer (“Point Break”) as a woman whose mental problems lead others to doubt her fears that a supposedly imaginary “friend” is targeting her younger brother (Gabriel Bateman). The title is literal, since the apparent villain of the piece can’t be seen in normal light. Also in the cast are Maria Bello, Billy Burke (“Zoo”) and Emily Alyn Lind (“Revenge”). *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMERICAN MASTERS — NORMAN LEAR: JUST ANOTHER VERSION OF YOU”: One of the most significant producers in the history of television is profiled in this program, being released on home video in the same week it’s televised by PBS. Lear has merged humor and social awareness in such home-screen classics as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “Good Times,” “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son” and “One Day at a Time” ... and, as might be expected, the profile is laden with clips from this series while also detailing the personal background that set Lear on his professional journey. Comments from peers and admirers including Rob Reiner, John Amos, George Clooney, Amy Poehler, Lena Dunham, Mel Brooks and Jon Stewart are included. *** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “CAPTAIN FANTASTIC”: The effects of two parents’ influence on their children get a potent dramatization in writer-director Matt Ross’ involving tale, star-

ring Viggo Mortensen and Trin Miller as a couple who raise their six offspring very much their own way — home-schooling them with socialist and survivalist mindsets.

The story takes a huge turn when circumstances leave the husband to raise the kids on his own, setting up a battle between him and his fatherin-law (Frank Langella) ... and potentially exposing the youngsters to the outside world that their dad and mom have worked so hard to keep them separated from. Kathryn Hahn, Steve Zahn and Missi Pyle also are featured. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on On Demand) “PAPA: HEMINGWAY IN CUBA”: One of literature’s titans comes to life again — in the persona of actor Adrian Sparks — in this drama that finds Ernest Hemingway in his favored habitat, as indicated by the film’s title.

An admiring journalist (played

by Giovanni Ribisi) seeks him out there as the 1950s draw to a close, and the men form a bond over such activities as fishing and drinking while the Cuban Revolution escalates. The first Americanfinanced film made in Cuba in more than 30 years, its script is

by Denne Bart Petitclerc, who also adapted Hemingway’s “Islands in the Stream” for the screen.

Joely Richardson, Minka Kelly and James Remar also appear, and Hemingway’s granddaughter Mariel has a cameo. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on On Demand) “SKIPTRACE”: If much if Jackie Chan’s action fare has seemed familiar lately, note that the martial-arts icon will be the recipient of an honorary award at the next Oscars. He and “Jackass” staple Johnny Knoxville make another unlikely screen duo in this caper, with Chan again playing a Hong Kong detective. He’s on a mission to avenge his partner’s murder by a drug kingpin, which he seeks to do with help from a gambler (Knoxville) in possession of related evidence. Genre veteran Renny Harlin (“Die Hard 2,” “Cliffhanger”) directed the tale. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary

Pumpkin Hunt at SW Suburban Montessori

OMARR’S WEEKLY

ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.

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• Glow in the Dark Games/Karaoke Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Enjoy a night of Sunday’s weather was perfect for Southwest Suburban Montessori’s annual Pumpkin Hunt in Palos Park. The glow in the dark games, karaoke, and free frozen search was on for just the right pumpkin to decorate, admire the costumes, visit with friends and have a treat or yogurt from Sweet Frog. two. A ghoulishly good time was had by all.

• Soul Cafe: Conflict Resolution - 4 to 5 p.m. Nov. 1, You can’t always get away from a conflict, so you’ll need to know how to resolve it face-to-face.

Talk with other students who want to get better at resolving conflict.

• Coloring to Reduce Anxiety - 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Nov. 1, Discover strategies to keep you calm and collected as you take on the day. Try your hand at coloring using adult coloring books.

• Flag Football - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 2, Play a

By Jeraldine Saunders game of flag football with your friends at The Bridge.

Wear appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): • Collecting: Sports Memorabilia - 4 to 5 p.m.

Pace yourself. You feel invigorated Nov. 3, From baseball cards to game used equipand energetic but you would be ment, learn all you’ll ever want to know about the wise to channel it properly. Don’t spread yourself too thin or scatter multi-million dollar sports memorabilia industry. your money or energies. You may You’ll hear all about the most expensive memorafind true inspiration from unlikely bilia ever sold, and affordable stuff you can start sources. collecting now.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): • Songwriting - 5 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3, Explore Pass the torch. As part of a team spoken word and discover the art behind crafting you are expected to perform your words and making inspiring music. fair share of the job and must rely • “I love Fall” Festival - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Nov. upon others to do theirs. This week 4, To celebrate the Fall season, The Bridge will host you may find that someone else can an “I Love Fall” festival. There will be plenty of supply the energy or expertise you Autumn-themed games, live music from Rap/Hip lack.

Hop artist Nehemiah Heckler, and free food from GEMINI (May 21-June 20): White Castle.

Create camaraderie with displays These free events are for teens in 7th through of compliance. You can accomplish 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500. much more when the subject of who

by Harlin. ** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BE SOMEBODY”: In the tradition of past stories of famous folks trying to hide from their popularity, this comedy-drama features social-media personality Matthew Espinosa as a teen music star who manages to escape persistent female fans — and find a new friend with a much simpler lifestyle, an art student (played by Sarah Jeffery, “Shades of Blue”).

Though it initially seems they’ll be unable to bond that soon changes, with a romance between them becoming a definite possibility. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; outtakes. *** (PG: AS) (Also on On Demand)

Log Cabin Art for Kids

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A fairy garden created by a previous student is shown. Art for Kids will be held six Saturday mornings beginning Oct. 29. Kindergarten through 2nd grade: 10 - 11:30 a.m.; 3rd through 8th grade: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (no class Nov. 26) Instructor Ruth Augspurger will demonstrate a world of art and nature for kids. Classes are held at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts studios and outdoors. Within each session students work on a variety of art projects, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, and more. Each session ends with a fun art show. The class fee is $80, which includes all supplies. The Center is at 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 361-3650

COMING SOON:

“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) “STAR TREK BEYOND” (Nov. 1): After an attack on the Enterprise, the crew faces challenges while stranded on a remote planet; Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto return. (PG-13: P, V) “THE WALKING DEAD: THE COMPLETE SEASON 6” (Nov. 1): A lot precedes it, but the arrival of villain Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) is a major highlight here. (Not rated: AS, P, GV) “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) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Pottery at The Center

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The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park, offers pottery class six Tuesday mornings beginning Nov. 1, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. or six Thursday evenings beginning Nov. 3, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Art Director Heather Young will help students learn the basics of working with ceramics or expand their knowledge if they have already learned the basics. This is a class for beginners and advanced students. Throughout the six-week course students will learn a variety of hand building techniques as well as working on the potter’s wheel. The class will experiment with different types of clay and glazes. Platters, plates, pinch pots, mugs, bowls and sculpture - the possibilities are endless. The class fee is $95 plus $25 materials fee.

Call 708-361-3650

gets the credit isn’t an issue. This is a good week to demonstrate a cooperative spirit especially at work or on the job.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Optimism and a positive attitude attract success while fear and doubt attracts problems. As this week unfolds make yourself available for public functions and outings where you can meet valuable new contacts.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Too many friends are like too many cooks who spoil the broth. In the week ahead you might be overwhelmed by group activities or interactions with the public. Focus on gathering useful information in the week ahead.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make some of your dreams come true. In the week to come you can be in perfect harmony with a loved one about the plan for a profitable venture. Buy things of lasting quality and with long term usefulness in mind.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The best answer to a dilemma will come when you least expect it. You may receive responses you do not expect, but they will lead you in the right direction. This is a good week to receive sound advice about your health.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Dream your time away without investing money on the insubstantial.

There is nothing you can buy that you can’t live without. Don’t waste cash in the week to come. You are better suited to pursuing creative activities.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Circumstances may make you feel you must rush through daily tasks. If you are not on the clock take all the time you need to get the job done right. Keep the purse strings drawn tightly in the week to come.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think your way into an improved state of mind. This might be a good week to develop useful, practical and healthy habits such as putting the dishes in the dishwasher after a meal or walking 30 minutes a day.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be cynical. Look that gift horse in the mouth this week. Focus on fattening up your piggy bank. If someone offers you words of wisdom, put them to good use. Any assistance you receive is going to be infinitely valuable.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Use your inner compass to find a better direction. Discuss your intentions with a friend or trusted confidant in the week ahead. Establish boundaries as to what you can, and cannot, accomplish and go from there.

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