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Gun rumor shakes Shepard Students and parents on edge after Monday’s lockdown, cancellation of after-school activities By Dermot Connolly A rumor of a gun being on campus resulted in a lockdown at Shepard High School in Palos Heights for most of Monday afternoon. After the students were released about 3 p.m., school officials said a BB gun had been turned over to authorities, but it was unclear whether the weapon was ever inside the school. Two students were

being questioned by Cook County Sheriff’s Police, who conducted a search of the school. All after-school activities, including sports practices and games, were canceled on Monday. Officials said Cook County police would do “a thorough search of the building with the help of the Cook County Canine Unit to ensure the building is safe for school tomorrow.” Dozens of concerned parents congre-

gated outside the school at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. during the lockdown, which lasted from 12:30 until 3 p.m. During that time, students and teachers stayed behind closed doors in classrooms, the cafeteria or whatever part of the school they were in, while Cook County Sheriff’s Police worked with the administration to investigate the incident. With the most recent mass shooting in which nine people and the gunman were killed last Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore., on See SHEPARD, Page 7

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Parents gather outside Shepard High School in Palos Heights on Monday afternoon after a rumor spread about a gun at the school.

‘Bit of sadness’ as demolition takes place at The Plaza By Joe Boyle

It’s all smiles for kids after finding pennies in the “Penny in the Haystack” game Saturday afternoon at the Family Fall Fest at Gale Moore Park in Worth. Food and refreshments were available at the fall family event, along with inflatables for the kids. Hay rides also were being given throughout the day.

‘Midnight Terror’ expands its frightful presence By Dermot Connolly Anyone wanting to get in the spirit of Halloween and scare up a good time may visit haunted houses in Oak Lawn, Worth and Orland Park. In Oak Lawn, the Midnight Terror Haunted House is operating for the second consecutive year in the former Beatty Lumber property at 9531 S. 52nd Ave., but it has tripled in size over last year, when 9,000 people came through. The 4,000-square-foot property has been turned into two haunted houses — the Factory of Malum and Blackwoods Hospital — and more than 30 rooms, as well as an outdoor “chainsaw alley” maze. In the Factory of Malum, a demonic creature oversees a labyrinth of rooms and corridors filled with phobia-related frights such as insects, snakes, rats, living dolls, electrical hazards, fire-scorched clowns, pitch-black passages. Visitors find their way through claustrophobia-inducing narrow hallways as fiendish factory workers shriek, stalk and surprise at every turn. After getting through that, the next task is to head to the adjacent Blackwood Hospital,

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Justin Cerniuk stands in front of his creation called “Midnight Terror”, which is located in the former Beatty Lumber property in Oak Lawn. This year there are two haunted houses and more than 30 rooms.

where the hospital beds, surgical tables and padded cells are occupied by mangled, possessed, and deranged factory employees under the care of the sadistic Dr. Blackwood and gnarly nurses. The gory attraction was dreamed up by creator Justin Cerniuk, 26, an Oak Lawn na-

tive who runs Midnight Terror with his uncle Robert W. Page, and friends Maciej Kulawiak and Mark Krupa. “We moved it here because it outgrew my driveway (in the 9700 block of Massasoit Avenue),” said Cerniuk, who had been creating Halloween dis-

plays there with his uncle since he was 10. “The last year we had it in the driveway, we had 5,000 people come through,” he said. Last year, 9,000 people visited the haunted house at Beatty Lumber, and more are expected to see the expanded operation this year. More than 70 actors are involved this year, up from 20 last year. “The ideas just come from my imagination, and I bring them to my partners,” said Cerniuk, a Marine veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I’ve always been interested in Halloween and haunted houses. It became a hobby and then took over my life,” he said with a smile. He said his “regular job” is a nightclub photographer, but he and his partners spend at least six months working on their haunted houses. They now have professional set designers, acting coaches and makeup artists, and a new LED lighting system and improved sound system, and CGI effects, including monitors displaying monstrous footage. The wheelchair-accessible attraction, which opened Oct. 1, will run from: 7-10 p.m. on See MIDNIGHT, Page 3

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Demolition has begun on The Plaza, which has been a fixture in Evergreen Park for over 63 years. The mall, which had fallen on hard times, will be replaced by the Evergreen Marketplace.

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Demolition began Wednesday at The Plaza, a mall that had been in existence for over 63 years in Evergreen Park but had fallen on difficult times in this century. Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton was scheduled to attend the first phase of the demolition. Plans to demolish the once iconic mall was finalized this spring after several false starts. Sexton said that part of Evergreen Park history is being leveled for a newer upscale facility. “There is a little bit of sadness about this,” Sexton said on Monday. “My parents used to bring me shopping here for my Easter clothes and other things. We used to go to the Plaza before we moved here.” Sexton, who has lived in the village for over 40 years, said The Plaza was a victim. of changing times and economics. Once the demolition proceedings are complete, construction of the outdoor Evergreen Marketplace will take place. The majority of the new stores will face Western Avenue. “Naturally, all of us smaller municipalities are looking for ways of raising more revenue,” said Sexton. “This is a challenge, but you have to stay on top of things.” The Evergreen Marketplace, according to Sexton, will have at least 20 to 25 stores, depending on how many outlots are added. “Dick’s Sporting Goods and

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Driver charged in death Three charged after Wolfe Wildlife, gas station robberies of Chicago Ridge officer Three men, including one from Oak Lawn, was charged with armed robbery in connection with an Oct. 1 incident in which a man was held up at knifepoint in the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, after at least two were allegedly involved in a robbery of a gas station in Alsip the following day. At 2 p.m. Oct. 1, Oak Lawn police responded to the home of a man who said he had just come home after being robbed by three men while walking on a trail in Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, at 109th and Laramie Avenue. The man said the three men, one

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car. He was scheduled to work late in the day, but was pronounced A 22-year-old woman was dead at the scene, according to charged with reckless homicide police and the Cook County mediand aggravated driving under the cal examiner’s office. influence of alcohol last week in Lopez was treated for non-lifeconnection a wrongthreatening injuries way crash that killed in Elmhurst Hospital Chicago Ridge Police following the crash, Officer Steve Smith according to reports. on Interstate 294 on The drivers of the other Sept. 13. vehicles were injured The Cook County as well. State’s Attorney’s ofMany of the people fice charged Sara Lowho lined the streets pez, of Bristol, Ill., on around Our Lady of the Friday, and following Ridge Church in Chia hearing on Saturday, cago Ridge on Sept. Lopez was being held this 19 to show respect week in Cook County for Smith during his Jail this week on $350,000 bond. funeral questioned why it was takAccording to the preliminary ing so long for charges to be filed. investigation of the crash inThe well-liked officer, who volving three cars, Lopez was grew up in Chicago Ridge and driving south in the northbound graduated from Richards High lanes of I-294 near the Cermak School, was a Marine veteran who Road Toll Plaza when her Toyota served in Afghanistan. He had Camry struck a 2002 Dodge Neon joined the Chicago Ridge Police traveling in the correct direction Department as a part-time offihead-on. cer in 2010, and was promoted The 1998 Camry then spun to full-time in February. around and struck a 2013 Chev“There seems to be a lot of rolet pickup truck. these wrong-way crashes,” said Smith was off-duty and a Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Topassenger in the Neon driven kar after the crash. The mayor by his cousin when the collision said he would bring the issue up occurred. The two men had at- with an advisory committee he tended a family wedding in Stone was recently named to that will Park the previous night, and were discuss improving a section of headed back to pick up Smith’s I-294 that includes the crash scene.

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Daniel R. Vaderploeg, 35, of the 14500 block of Club Circle Drive, Oak Forest, was charged with two counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and possession of cannabis, when he was stopped for traffic offenses at 11:26 p.m. Oct. 4 in the 10500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was cited for driving with one headlight and no insurance. Officers then said they found cocaine, methamphetamines and cannabis in the car. He was held for a bond hearing.

• Armel Victory Jr., 24, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing a purse and brush set worth $19.95 from Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 3:31 p.m. Sept. 29. • Joshua Vance, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft for allegedly taking headphones, a bike chain medicine worth a total of $38.30 from Walmart at 12:40 p.m. Oct. 1, • John Barnes, 57, and Gerald Williams, 25, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft after police said they took nine tools worth $260 from Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 11:46 a.m. Sept. 30.

Jalen B. Bivens, 20, of the 700 block of East 146th Street, Dolton, was charged with driving on a suspended license, failure to signal, and unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 6:56 p.m. Oct. 3 in the 6400 block of West 94th Street. Police said an unspecified amount of cannabis was found in his car. He is due in court on Oct. 23.

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Tony Riales, 42, was charged with aggravated driving on a revoked license, a felony, and driving without insurance, when he was stopped at 6:33 p.m. Oct. 3 in the 9800 block of South Nottingham Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign and expired registration. Riales was held for a bond hearing.

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DUI arrests are made • Vanessa Orozco, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when she was stopped at 6:21 a.m. Sept. 26 in the 8900 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said she was seen swerving between lanes. • Steven Otero, 37, of Chicago, was charged with DUI at 1:03 a.m. Sept. 28 in the 2600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without headlights or tail lights. • Michael Foster, 51, of Evergreen Park, was charged with DUI and other offenses after a traffic stop at 1:19 a.m. Sept. 30 in the 3600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for not carrying his license, speeding, driving without insurance, and fleeing and eluding because he made several attempts to drive away after being stopped.

Cannabis possession charges • Carter Daguanno, 18, of Evergreen Park, was charged with possession of cannabis and other charges following a traffic stop at 3:31 p.m. Oct. 1 in the 3400 block of West 93rd Street. Police said he was found in possession of .6 grams of cannabis, and was also cited for driving without insurance, failure to signal, and failure to notify the Secretary of State of an address change. • Geovanni Lopez, 26, of Chicago, was charged with possession of cannabis, driving without a license or insurance, and disobeying a traffic signal when he was stopped at 12:12 a.m. Sept. 26 in the 3200 block of West 96th Street. Police said he was carrying 9.3 grams of marijuana.

driving on a suspended license and driving without a front license plate following a traffic stop at 4:11 p.m. Saturday, in the 8200 block of West 87th Street. She is due in court on Nov. 19.

Driver faces DUI charge after being stopped Jillian R. Sanicki, 27, of the 8900 block of West 89th Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 9500 block of South Roberts Road at 2 a.m. Friday.

Ignoring stop sign leads to warrant arrest Kevin B. O’Neill, 53, of the 9200 block of South 55th Avenue, Oak Lawn, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from DuPage County following a traffic stop at 3:09 p.m. Oct. 1 in the 7800 block of West 95th Street. Police said O’Neill was cited for ignoring a stop sign. The warrant was for contempt of court.

Oak Lawn DUI charges are filed • Dorothy A. Dorotiak, 56, of the 10900 block of South Normandy Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a two-car accident at 7:35 p.m. Sept. 21 at 51st Avenue and Southwest Highway. Police said she told them she took narcotic pain medication before driving and refused to take a breath test. She was also cited for improper lane usage. Dorotiak is due in court on Oct. 19. • Brent A. Rigik, 22, of the 5600 block of West 99th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI and multiple violations after police responding to a reckless driving report stopped him at 11 a.m. Sept 27 at 1115th Street and Central Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding, and improper lane usage and turning. No court information was available.

Money stolen out Red Bull van The driver of a Red Bull distribution van told police that someone stole $1,200 in cash out of the center console of his vehicle while he was inside Mariano’s, 11100 S. Cicero Ave., between 11:42 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28. The victim reported leaving the door unlocked and police said a suspect was seen on video surveillance.

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Brandon L. Beamish, 20, of the 7400 block of Oneida Road, Wonder Lake, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police investigating a report of suspicious people in the 8800 block of South Tulley Avenue at 8:16 a.m. Sept. 25. Police said four bags containing heroin were found in his car, as well as two hypodermic needles and a spoon used to prepare heroin. He

• Alexi Soto, 40, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving on a revoked license and no insurance when he was stopped at 7:36 p.m. Friday in the 8100 block of West 87th Street. He is due in court on Nov. 19. • Teirra E. Black, 31, of the 8600 block of South 87th Avenue, Justice, was charged with

was also cited for having an unleashed dog. Police were notified by the Cary Police Department that he was a suspect in a residential burglary there.

Suspended license charges fil d • Augusto A. HernandezCastillo, 25, of the 5600 block of South Trumbull Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license or insurance, and improper registration, when he was stopped at 4:59 p.m. Sept. 25 in the 5800 block of West 95th Street. Police said the registration on the Nissan he was driving was for a 2000 BMW. He is due in court on Nov. 18. • Shalonda Stewart, 32, of the 400 block of South Kilbourn Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without headlights and with a suspended license when she was stopped at 7:21 p.m. Sept. 26 at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue. No court information was available.

Driver caught with stolen antifreeze Dennis F. Cain, 21, of the 2100 block of West 82nd Place, Chicago, was charged with retail theft for allegedly stealing two containers of anti-freeze from a Shell gas station in the 5600 block of West 87th Street at 10:36 a.m. Sept. 25. Police called to the scene pulled Cain over nearby. Police said DVDs and Blu-Ray discs were found in his car that are believed to have been taken from area businesses also.

Palos Hills Man charged with aggravated assault Christopher Murray, 48, was charged with aggravated assault after police said he walked up and pointed a 9 mm handgun at a man being questioned about another incident at 11:39 p.m. at 99th Street and 86th Terrace. Police had responded to the scene following a report of shots fired, and found a man standing next to his vehicle. They said a large amount of loose marijuana was on the ground nearby, and several spent bullet cartridges lying in and around the marijuana. The man said he was sitting in his car with two other men, who were still in the car, when another vehicle drove up next to them and shots were fired at them. Police said all three men live outside Palos Hills and gave conflicting accounts of what happened. Murray was arrested when he allegedly came up with his gun drawn and yelled at the man outside the car, reportedly telling him, “Don’t bring this type of stuff here.” Police said a 9mm Glock revolver was recovered from him. He is due in court on Oct. 28. The original incident is still under investigation, police said. They said it is similar to an incident that occurred recently in Justice.

Worth Domestic battery charges are filed • Mark Riley, 48, of the 10800 block of South Lloyd Drive, was charged with domestic battery following an incident that occurred at his home at 6:42 p.m. last Thursday. Police were told Riley had been living in a friend’s residence rent-free for months, and he allegedly pushed the woman into a door frame when he was told to move out. He was held for a bond hearing. • Alexandra Valdez, 25, of the 11000 block of South R idgeland Avenue, was charged with domestic battery at 2:22 p.m. Saturday after allegedly punching a 31-year-old woman in the neck in their shared residence. She was held for a bond hearing.

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emolition of The Plaza began this week, but I was not there to watch the first phase of the tear-down. Matter of fact, I can’t remember the last time I visited The Plaza. It was probably in the days when it was referred to as Evergreen Plaza. But when I was a kid, a trip to The Plaza was a common occurrence. That’s because it was the mall. This facility is what all malls — at least in the Chicago area — were based on. I can recall visiting The Plaza when I was a youngster in the company of my parents and siblings, when we still lived in Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. When I was in Roseland, there were plenty of places to shop along Michigan Avenue during those days. Gately’s People Store was at 111th and Michigan, with a Walgreens across the street. Three Sisters was right down the block. The State show was just north on Joe Michigan and the Roseland theater Boyle was a little ways south. When we moved to the city’s Washington Heights neighborhood, I soon realized we were not that far from The Plaza. I remember visiting the mall again on a chilly night. That’s when my mother informed me that in a year or so the whole Plaza would have a roof on it. I found that to be amazing. A whole mall with all these connecting stores under one roof. Now most malls have a roof. But back in 1966 when The Plaza was enclosed, that was big news. As I grew a little older, I began going to The Plaza myself. I would take the bus from 95th and Throop and get off at 95th and Western. On other occasions I would go with my older sister to do some Christmas shopping. That was a fine time of the year. This was the first place other than downtown when I would see electronic holiday figures acting out scenes of the season. This would draw large crowds of youngsters. Santa Claus, of course, was in the area to listen to requests for presents. As a teen, my friends and I would often visit The Plaza. Sometimes I had a specific reason to go to the mall, but often it was just to hang out. We spent long periods of time looking down from the second level to the first level in the middle of the mall near Carson’s. In many cases, we were a nuisance, and security would chase us away. I guess some things don’t change. I can’t recall every store during those days. I remember that Walgreens was on the far western end. A Wimpy’s fast food restaurant was a long-time fixture at the mall. Besides Carson’s there were a variety of clothing stores. And like most malls over time, there was a movie theater complex adjacent to the mall. One store I spent a lot of time at was the Lowe’s record store on the first level. I bought my first 45s there and my first albums. I remember going to Lowe’s to purchase a Beatles album the first week it was released in 1967. The album turned out to be Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. I recall going to a friend’s house after that and listening to it. That album got a lot of play that summer, along with the usual Motown records. But while The Plaza was unique and ahead of its time, changes inevitably came about. Our family eventually moved and I went away to college. We lived closer to the Ford City Mall and my parents and siblings began shopping there more frequently. I occasionally went to The Plaza, but not as often. Chicago Ridge Mall opened in 1981 and began to add on during that decade. My wife and I lived in Chicago Ridge for a few years before moving to Oak Lawn. Chicago Ridge Mall was our main destination because it was so close. Many relatives and friends have moved farther south. I also shop at Orland Square Mall. My trips to The Plaza ended years before. More strip malls were built as well. Increased competition and Montgomery Ward going under contributed to The Plaza’s doom. But memories of walking through that spacious mall still exist, along with trips to Wimpy’s, Prince Castle and Lowe’s. The Plaza brings back good memories. However, its time has passed. Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

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The staff and students at Queen of Peace High School continued the tradition of celebrating the International Day of Peace on Sept 21. Pictured at left, the Rev. William Vanecko releases doves following Mass. The honored guests of the day were alumnae from the Class of 1966, who gathered for a luncheon prior to Mass. Supplied photo

Palos Hills votes against video gambling By Michael Gilbert Luck wasn’t on the side of video gaming café owners last Thursday in Palos Hills. City officials voted 5-4 on Oct. 1 against creating a new classification in the liquor ordinance that would have paved the way for the gaming cafés to come to town. The vote does not impact the city’s current stance of allowing video gaming machines in restaurants. Aldermen Marty Kleefisch (1st), Joan Knox (1st), Mark Brachman (2nd), A.J. Pasek (3rd) and Mary Ann Schultz (5th) voted against creating the ordinance while aldermen Pauline Stratton (2nd), Mike Lebarre (3rd), Ricky Moore (4th) and Dawn Nowak (5th) were in favor. Alderman Joe Marrotta (4th) was absent. “It’s absolutely disappointing,” Nowak, who serves as the chairwoman of the city’s economic development committee, said of the vote. “Those (gaming café owners)are going to go someplace else and give their money to other cities.” Nowak told the council there are 92 vacancies in town and recent efforts to bring Buona Beef to the corner of 111th Street and Roberts Road proved unsuccessful. Representatives of Laredo Hospitality Ventures, which is the parent company of café casino Stella’s Place, and Durbin’s addressed the council last month expressing interest in operating video gaming cafés in town. “It’s unacceptable to me (to have 92 vacancies in town),” Nowak told her fellow aldermen. “I’m beating the doors down on businesses and there is not a lot of interest. I’d like to ask you all to try (with gaming cafés) and see where it goes.” Calling herself a “proponent of small businesses,” Stratton was open to creating the new liquor classification for the gaming cafés. “Even though the government keeps saying the economy is better it really isn’t,” Stratton said. “This is a trendy situation and we have nothing to lose if the businesses are willing to go forward and try something new. “I’m not a proponent of gambling, but, if you’re

“I don’t want to be a part of hurting anyone or their family by giving them another opportunity to lose their money.” — Ald. Marty Kleefisch

looking at gambling, churches have raffles and bingo – both forms of gambling. If the businesses want to put forth some effort to help themselves and invariably help the city, then I will support it.” Moore was also in favor of the gaming cafés, noting the city already allows its restaurants the option to have gambling machines. “First of all, we are not doing or asking for anything that we are not already doing in the city,” Moore said. “It’s a very small footprint. It’s an occupied storefront instead of a vacant storefront. It’s revenue for the city. I wouldn’t have any problem supporting the two (Stella’s and Durbin’s) and seeing how it goes.” Five restaurants in Palos Hills currently have video gaming terminals that generated a total of $65,000 for the city in 2014, Mayor Gerald Bennett said. Revenue from the machines is broken down four ways with 25 percent going to the state, 5 percent to municipality, 35 percent to the establishment owner and 35 percent to the terminal operator. Although there are plenty of vacant storefronts in town, Schultz said she did not support any of them being filled with gaming cafés. “I don’t understand this. Why would you not want your municipality to be known for a nice place to raise a family as opposed to a nice place to go gambling,” Schultz asked rhetorically. “We have had businesses empty for I can’t tell you how many years and we have survived this. We will survive this. I just think (by allowing gaming

cafés) you are opening up a can of beans that I am so vehemently against.” Kleefisch told the council he has been opposed to video gaming from the beginning and remains opposed to it. “I’ll go on record as saying I’m not for increasing the liquor licenses for this purpose,” he said. “One of the reasons (I’m against video gaming) is that it’s one of the most addictive forms of gambling. I don’t want to be a part of hurting anyone or their family by giving them another opportunity to lose their money.” Kleefisch also feared allowing the gaming cafés could damage the city’s reputation. “I believe the reputation of the city is somewhat tied into video gaming,” he said. “I’m concerned about the reputation of the city. I think we should look for more creative ways to make money for our city and provide services for our citizens other than video gaming.” Laredo Hospitality Ventures operates nearly 40 gambling cafés in Illinois, including one each in Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge and Hickory Hills. Nowak said the cafés have had no issues with unruly customers or financial troubles. “Stella’s has 38 locations with no closures,” Nowak said. “Mayor Bennett has checked with other cities and came back with no problems (pertaining to Stella’s).” Nowak said she would not be opposed to revisiting the creation of a liquor class for gaming cafés in the future. Bennett noted all it would take is for one member of the council to bring the topic up at a future meeting. Bennett anticipated the city would not allow more than three or four gambling cafés in the city so voting against it last week was not going to cause Palos Hills to lose a lot of money. “It wasn’t going to bring in a whole lot of revenue but it would create some revenue,” Bennett said. “I told the council from the beginning that it’s up to them. If they want to create it that’s fine. If they don’t, that’s their choice.”

Chicago Ridge votes against granting gaming parlor licenses By Dermot Connolly The Chicago Ridge Village Board at its Tuesday meeting decided against granting the licenses needed for a new gaming parlor to open at 10725 S. Ridgeland Ave., with most trustees expressing concern about a proliferation of such businesses in town. Representatives of BOD Corp., doing business as Lacey’s Place, sought a license to sell beer and wine, and described their plans for the vacant storefront during the board’s committee meeting. They said they planned to invest $50,000 to build bathrooms and make improvements to the site, where they hoped to install five video gaming machines — the most allowable — and serve drinks, sandwiches and pizza. “There are two sides to the issue,” Mayor Chuck Tokar said. “I told (the owners) that we

three-hour period, families can also register for the 2016 Westside Baseball season or for a local Boy Scout troop. Free parking is available in the nearby Metra parking garage at 9525 S. Tulley Ave. Tickets, discount coupons, and more information may be obtained online at www.midnightterrorhauntedhouse.com or by emailing midnightterror.info@gmail.com. Other local Halloween attractions include Haunted Woods “Dark in the Park,” sponsored by the Orland Park Lions Club at 14800 S. Ravinia Ave. The event will be open from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 9 and 10, 16 and 17,

and 23 and 24. The last tickets will be sold at 10 p.m. General admission is $12 and VIP $17. A $2 discount is available with a donation of a perishable nonexpired food item. The Trick-or-Treat trail for ages 8 and under, for $3 per child, will be open from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24. Tickets and more information may be obtained at www.orlandparklionsclub.com. In Worth, the Park District is hosting Nightmare on the Ter-

would like to have something operating there. We do not like seeing vacant spaces. But how many video gaming places is too many? There is no easy answer.” Trustee Sally Durkin said there are already 19 video gaming parlors in the village, and 14 have five machines, the maximum allowable. “And we haven’t received any gaming revenue from the state since May (due to the budget stalemate in Springfield),” she noted. “That’s a good point,” said Tokar, noting that the village received $135,000 in revenue from gambling last year and expected to get $175,000 this year. However, “right now, we’re at $96,000,” due to the delay. “I agree we need revenue, but I don’t want to be known as the gambling capital of the southwest suburbs,” said Trustee Amanda Cardin. She and others noted that the site is near Our Lady of

race Haunted House from 6 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 9-11, 16-18, and 23-25, in the Terrace Center, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Admission is $8 for the haunted house, which is recommended for ages 8 and up. A Teens’ Terror at the Terrace, will also be open from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Admission is $5 with student ID. More information may be obtained by calling the Worth Park District at (708) 448-7080.

the Ridge School, and video gaming is already nearby, in the McDonnell-Linn VFW Hall at 10537 S. Ridgeland Ave. “If you want to open an ice cream shop there, I’ll support you,” Durkin said. Tokar noted that while Evergreen Park only allows video gaming in the local American Legion hall, Oak Lawn has many more gaming parlors than Chicago Ridge and permits them in liquor stores. Trustee Bruce Quintos voiced concerns about the viability of the building itself, saying the previous occupant, a guitar store, had chronic problems with roof leaks and other issues. The proposal was voted down 5-1, with Trustee Jack Lind being the only one in favor of it. “I see no problem with it. I’m all for liquor and gambling,” he said with a grin, as other trustees rolled their eyes.

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Stagg students, faculty celebrate at homecoming parade Faculty members and students at Stagg High School participated in the annual homecoming parade on Friday. The parade began at Conrady Junior High School at 95th and Roberts Road in Hickory Hills and concluded at the football stadium at Stagg, 111th and Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

The parade was led by the Stagg marching band and the football teams. Also taking part in the parade were the volleyball team, the girls soccer team, the speech team and the pom-pon squad. Cars and floats were decorated with the school colors.

A crowd of spectators were on hand to watch the parade despite high winds under sunny skies. More than 1,000 students and about 70 staff members took part in the parade. World War II veterans were honored at the conclusion of the parade.

The king and queen of the Stagg Homecoming Parade were senior Gary Kopca, of Orland Park, and senior Heather Watson, of Worth.

Above: The Stagg pom-pon squad takes part in the annual homecoming parade held Friday. Left: The Stagg marching band helps lead the parade en route to the Palos Hills school. Photos by Joe Boyle

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From the Oct. 7, 1965 issue The story: Ground was broken Sept. 19 for the first stage of building for Calvary Memorial Church at 111th and Roberts Road in Palos Hills. Participating in the ceremony were Milo Nussbaum, president of the conference; architect Lester Johnson, Palos Hills Mayor Charles Daciolas and Rev. Tillman F. Amstutz, the pastor. The church was founded as a mission in 1944. The congregation voted to relocate in 1963. The church is a member of the Evangelical Mennonite Conference.

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From the Oct. 6, 2005 issue The story: Evergreen Park residents were encouraged to leave their cars at home for one day in conjunction with walking instead of driving. The actual day is Sept. 22. However, officials in Evergreen Park held their own version on Oct. 5 to coincide with International Walk to School Day. The event had been previously a success for all five of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grade schools. Little Company of Mary Hospital sponsored the Walk to School Day. They donated money to each school for pedometers and shirts to promote walking. The quote: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can walk to school or work, do it,â&#x20AC;? said Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take your bike, too.â&#x20AC;?

MVCC flute choir to perform in concert The Moraine Valley Community College flute choir will perform The American Heritage concert beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16 at the college, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The concert will be held at the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine and Performing Arts Center in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater. Admission is free. More information can be obtained by contacting Carlson@morainevalley.edu or morainevalley.edu/fpac.

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Sexton: Carson’s will remain open during Plaza demolition By Sharon L. Filkins Demolition of the once-thriving Evergreen Plaza at 95th Street and Western Avenue in Evergreen Park is beginning. Mayor James Sexton said the demolition would begin on Oct. 7 The 27-acre plaza was purchased in May by DeBartolo Development and Lormax Stern Development. The developer’s plans call for 30 to 40 upscale retail stores to be built on the site. While Sexton could not yet divulge names of possible tenants, he said there are some nice players coming.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.PRZEMYSLAW BARGIEL, TATRA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05606 10620 S. BROOKS LANE, UNIT C8 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 12, 2015, 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: UNIT NUMBER (S) C8 IN TATRA CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: THE SOUTH 95.67 FEET OF THE NORTH 218.84 FEET OF THAT PART OF LOT 3 IN WALES TOBEY’S SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 547.20 FEET OF SAID LOT 3 WITH THE CENTER LINE OF WEST 106TH STREET THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 547.20 FEET OF SAID LOT 3 A DISTANCE OF 520.21 FEET TO THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE WABASH, ST. LOUIS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE NORTHWESTERLY LINE OF THE WABASH, ST. LOUIS AND PACIFIC RAILROAD A DISTANCE OF 386.30 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY, THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE TRI-STATE TOLLWAY, A DISTANCE OF 255.31 FEET; TO THE CENTER LINE OF WEST 106TH STREET EXTENDED EAST; THENCE WESTERLY A DISTANCE OF 234.16 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS; WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 2006 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0632415091; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. Commonly known as 10620 S. BROOKS LANE, UNIT C8, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-18-200-032-1048 (PREVIOUSLY REFERRED TO BY UNDERLYING PIN 24-18-200-029-0000). The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $140,184.62. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 05606 TJSC#: 35-10647 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.

“Carson Pire Scott will remain open during the demolition process,” said Sexton. He added that Carson’s is building a new facility at the plaza and hopes to be in the new building by November, 2016. “The entire plaza project is estimated to be completed in approximately 18 months. The beauty of this plan is that they can start building the new plaza while tearing down the old one.” In other business, the board unanimously approved a request from Police Chief Michael Saunders to recommend Lt. Wendi Franklin to represent the Village of Evergreen Park at the 263rd National Academy

ketplace project with DeBartolo Development from Tampa. Ecco Demolition Contractors from Markham is taking care of the demolition. The Evergreen Plaza opened in 1952 as an open-air shopping center developed by Arthur Rubloff. This was considered the first mall in America. The first tenants were Jewel and Kroger grocery stores and Carson’s. A small department store called The Fair later opened. Woolworth’s, Lytton’s and Wal-

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Session for FBI training in Quantico. Franklin, a 10-year veteran with the department, is the first female officer from Evergreen Park to be recommended to the training program. Sexton said that in the world of law enforcement, completing this training program is the equivalent of obtaining a doctoral degree. Saunders said that only one-half of one percent of police officers in the U.S. are selected for this program. “Only officers with the rank of lieutenant or higher are eligible to apply,” he said. Saunders said the first Evergreen Park officer to be accepted to the program was

greens were added. The rows of shops that were added in that decade and into the 1960s were new at the time. The mall was enclosed in 1966, which was a unique feature during that period and quickly copied. In the 1970s, The Fair store became Montgomery Ward. The mall has been expanded many times over the years. A food court was added in the 1980s. But The Plaza began to see a dip in sales in the 1990s due

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

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA A. DZIUBA AKA MONIKA DZIUBA AKA MONIKA ALEKSANDRA DZIUBA, DARIUSZ DZIUBA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, PNC BANK, N.A SBM TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SBM TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

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

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a former police chief, Norbert F. Smith, who completed the training in 1976. Since that time, 15 officers, including Saunders, have completed the specialized training. Nine have retired and five are currently with the department. Sexton added that the three-month program is not a vacation. “It is a rigorous, physical and mental exercise.” Franklin will begin the training in January, 2016. Also approved was a request from Sanders to fill three vacancies in the police department by hiring three patrol officers from the current probationary patrol officer eligibility list.

to competition from Ford City on Chicago’s Southwest Side and the opening of the Chicago Ridge Mall in 1981. Orland Park Mall began to draw more shoppers from the south and southwest suburbs. Changes that began in 2000 resulted in a high turnover rate at The Plaza. Montgomery Ward closed in 2001 as the whole chain went under. This left a huge vacancy near the north end

On other matters, Sexton announced that the CSX railroad grade crossing at 87th Street and Rockwell Street will be closed for two weeks beginning Thursday, Oct. 15, weather permitting, for the installation of a new crossing. Also, flu shots will be available in the Community Room at the Village Hall, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave., from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Insurance accepted will include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO plan, Medicare Part B and Medicaid. Self-pay (no insurance) is $31.95. Sexton said Halloween trick-or-treat hours for the village will be 2 to 6 p.m. Oct. 31.

of the mall. Circuit City and Walgreens both closed in 2005. A fire caused extensive damage to holiday decorations in December 2007. The mall had to be closed for two days. The recession that gripped the nation in 2008 had a negative effect on The Plaza. The former Wards, a 225,000 square foot structure, could never fully be leased after it closed. Sexton believes better days

are ahead. The mayor said he will always have fond memories of the mall he shopped at going back to his youth. “Well, the history of The Plaza has to go back to Arthur Rubloff, who had the foresight to open the mall,” said Sexton. “They had quality shops and that was the difference. Now we are going to get back to quality shops with the Marketplace.”

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NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 2015, 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:

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 3, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

THE EASTERLY 24.00 FEET OF THE WESTERLY 68.67 FEET OF AREA 2 IN LOT 2 OF PALOS RIVIERA UNIT NUMBER 1, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS .

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

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Commonly known as 11428 S NORMANDY AVENUE, Worth, IL 60482

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The judgment amount was $133,577.01. The judgment amount was $245,933.45. 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 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040121. 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. F14040121 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 8228 TJSC#: 35-13761 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.

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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-95471 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 21870 TJSC#: 35-14193 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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We must do more to prevent school shootings

nother mass shooting at a college campus has taken place in the United States. Is it getting to the point now that Americans aren’t even noticing? These tragedies have become commonplace. The location this time is Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Ore. In the next week or so we may still remember the name of this institution. Many of us will only recall that the school is in southwestern Oregon. We will shake our heads in despair and disgust. President Obama said he has visited Roseburg. He added that they are good people. The fact the president has visited one of the areas where a mass shooting has taken place should not be surprising. This is the 16th time during his presidency that Obama has held a news conference following a shooting at a college campus, high school or grade school. It would be alarming enough if it was five times or eight times. But 16 times? Obama said during his news conference on Oct. 1, the day of the shooting, that this probably will not be the last time he will be talking to the nation about a shooting at a school in the U.S. Many of us have this in common with Obama: We have visited a college campus that has been the scene of violence. At a local level, we can point to Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. These shootings have no specific boundaries. They occur at universities, high schools and grade schools coast to coast. Obama appeared frustrated and disgusted when talking to the media. His frustration comes from the fact that little appears to be done to prevent these senseless shootings. The president is specifically frustrated with legislators in Washington, D.C., who have not passed stricter laws to prevent these recurring attacks. The president said that acts of violence have occurred in other countries. But he pointed to nations such as Great Britain and Australia who have quickly passed laws that have helped stop this carnage from happening again. While there is no certainty that new laws will prevent depraved minds from shooting innocent people, at least those nations are responding to the kind of violence that continues to plague this country again and again. While we sympathize with the president and mourn the loss of human life, it is not certain that increased background checks and putting limits on magazine and assault weapons would have prevented the shootings in Oregon. What we have is another mass killer. Chris Harper Mercer, 26, reportedly a student at Roseburg, is the alleged gunman. But we will never know for sure what was on his mind. He is dead, having killed himself as police closed in. But while we may not be able to prevent such senseless shootings in every case, the fact that they are happening at such an alarming frequency is devastating. The United States is better than this. This nation should not just shrug when another violent attack on a school occurs. Some will say we already have a lot of gun laws. However, those laws are not all enforced. Neighboring states may have more lenient gun laws. In Chicago, many of the thousands of guns on the street come from Indiana, which has more lenient restrictions when it comes to purchasing guns. Other factors contribute to this violent trend. Mental illness has to be taken more seriously in this country. These acts of violence appear to fit a pattern. The gunman often is alone and has been planning the shootings for some time. But we agree with the president. We should never take these shootings for granted. Shooting deaths on school campuses are not something that should be commonplace. We believe that our legislators have to do more than speak out. They need to pass tighter restrictions across the country. Mentally disturbed people should not have their hands on guns – period. In the meantime, we mourn the deaths of more students on a college campus. How much longer can we allow this to go on?

The Plaza is gone, but better days are ahead The demolition of The Plaza in Evergreen Park comes as no surprise. The handwriting has been on the wall for some time. The Plaza was once the premier mall in America. For all intents and purposes, Evergreen Plaza, as it was once called, was most likely the first mall in America, long before the mammoth facility in Bloomington, Minn. The Evergreen Plaza opened in 1952 as an outdoor mall developed by Arthur Rubloff. The mall had two grocery stores and a small department store. More stores began to line the street. This was a novel idea at the time as retail outlets were added. During its peak, Evergreen Plaza had 120 stores. The mall was enclosed in 1966, which was unheard of at the time. A food court was added, a feature other

malls soon copied. Unfortunately, although The Plaza was a pioneer, other malls began to create more competition. Ford City on Chicago’s Southwest Side began to draw more customers, and the Chicago Ridge Mall opened in 1981. Orland Square Mall began to further develop and drew more customers away from The Plaza. Many people have moved further southwest, and they began looking for malls closer to their homes. While sales were slipping in the 1990s, the closing of Montgomery Ward in 2001 was something the owners of the mall could never recover from. Other stores closed in the mid-2000s. The recession that began to escalate in 2008 hit The Plaza hard.

The mall went into foreclosure in 2011 and was virtually vacant by May 2013, with the exception of a handful of businesses. The end was obviously near. However, with the demolition proceedings now taking place, a new day is coming. The majority of the land left vacant when The Plaza is demolished will be replaced by about 25 or so upscale stores that will face Western Avenue. The Evergreen Marketplace joins other businesses that have been built in the village the last few years. So, we can remember what The Plaza once meant to the village. But those days are gone. But with Mariano’s and other businesses locating in Evergreen Park, we agree with Mayor James Sexton that better days are ahead.

‘Losing’ is the new ‘winning’ in Illinois llinois finances are a mess, but so are the finances of the City of Chicago, where Mayor Rahm Emanuel bit the bullet and proposed making Chicagoans pay for their own mistakes. As a suburbanite, that’s great for me. Suburbs like Orland Park have good finances, as do most of the nearby suburban communities, and too often Chicago tries to get our money to cover their mistakes. That’s why I am not pouting about the bumps at the Illinois Lottery, where hope springs eternal for taxpayers, and baby boomers, making disappointment an acceptable way of life. I noticed the other day that so many seniors were standing in line at the 7-Eleven. At first, I thought it was a rush on Diet Coke. I was about to tell them that they can save money and get better deals buying Diet Coke and other things at Speedway, and to avoid 7-Eleven. But then I realized they weren’t in line to buy the unhealthy price-gouged food items. They were clamoring for the Illinois Lottery. Literally, one baby boomer was scratching off the numbers on a $5 lottery game ticket using a buffalo nickel. That’s hardcore. Sadly, for many seniors and baby boomers, their retirement plans includes about

50 percent of hope that they will win the lottery. That ain’t gonna happen, folks. For 99 percent of the people who toss their hard-earned paychecks and pensions into lottery tickets, the lottery is a Ray dark abyss of misfortune. Sure, you might win a Hanania few bucks here and there. You might even win $100 or even $1,000. And that feels good. But when you average out all the cash you have dumped into that ugly you-know-what, you realize you haven’t won. You’ve lost. That’s why I’m not crying about the state eliminating the evening lottery drawing broadcast that was as popular on WGN in the evenings as Bozo’s Circus once was in the morning and during lunch. Illinois has been paying the pal or crony or wife of some politically connected pal to staff the lottery for years. WGN started broadcasting the lottery draws since 1975. The draws were carried by other TV stations later, but they ran exclusively on WGN for the last 21 years. The most recent hand reaching into the broken dreams of millions of Illinois residents to pull out the colored ping-pong

balls with fake smiles was that of Missouri pageant beauty Linda Kollmeyer, since 1989. She always offered witty promises of riches during the 12 seconds it took between each number called. Yes, the public knows the precise time it takes to draw an Illinois Lottery ping-pong ball. But what about the odds of winning? The odds of winning the first-prize jackpot are 1 in 20,358,520 (at 2 plays for $1), which are not terrible odds. Compare that to the jackpot odds of 1 in 175 million of winning the Powerball lottery or 1 in 259 million of winning the Mega Millions game! The odds are better for smaller wins, but for most people, winning comes after a long stretch of losing. No, winning one jackpot is losing for the vast majority of people when you put the money you’ve won against the money you’ve spent. If you kept the $10 you spent a week on the Illinois Lottery for the past 40 years (and $10 a week is a low number for many), you could have saved $20,800. The Illinois Lottery may not make you rich, but it will convince you that “losing” is the new “normal.” Columnist Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Looming Medicaid time bomb is a threat to baby boomer generation By Robert Romano

From 1985 through 2011, an average of 11.7 percent of seniors were enrolled in Medicaid, primarily for long-term nursing home or home and community care, according to data compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Keep that stat in mind, because if it remains true and the baby boomers progress through old age, by 2030, as many as 8.7 million seniors could be enrolled in the program, up from 4.6 million today, an Americans for Limited Government analysis of the data reveals. By 2035, that figure could rise to about 9.3 million. And it will drive the costs of the program to the moon, particularly the costs for long-term nursing home and home care targeted at elderly and the physically disabled, which stood at $88.85 billion in 2013. Why? Urban Institute’s Melissa Favreault noted at the Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation Long-Term Care Financing Colloquium on July 30, “We project that formal long-term services and supports use and costs will roughly track the growth in the aged population.” That is not good news, particularly considering the older age population wave now underway. By 2035, the number of seniors will have increased 66 percent to 79.2 million The U.S. Census Bureau projects 66 percent. As jaw-dropping as that is, in the meantime, the population of those ages 15-64 will have barely increased 6.65 percent to 232.9 million. So, how will revenues ever keep up with costs if comparatively fewer Americans will be of working age as a percent of the overall population — for

the rest of the century? We’re already running deficits and the answer is, they won’t. Consider, since 1995, the number of older Americans enrolled in Medicaid has only increased on a net basis by 11.6 percent. And yet, the costs for Medicaid nursing home expenditures are up 75 percent. If the above ratio holds, the annual tab for long-term care could be as high as a half-trillion dollars. And that does not take into account non-seniors who will also be taking advantage of Medicaid. The explosion of long-term care costs for seniors will be true whether or not Medicaid expansion under the health care law is ever repealed, since qualifying for Medicaid as a senior predates the law’s enactment in 2010. Seniors constitute most of the costs for those long-term services, about 63 percent, CMS data from 2010 reveals. That includes about 71 percent of nursing home expenditures. As the number of Americans 65 years and older using the program doubles over the next 20 years, that figure should begin rising, along with seniors’ share of overall Medicaid spending. This puts states in particular in a rather alarming situation. The hundreds of billions that will be spent through Medicaid on longterm care for seniors will be in addition to the

hundreds of billions more spent on nonseniors. Seniors only accounted for 6.7 percent of the 63.7 million Medicaid beneficiaries in 2010, and yet, made up almost a full quarter of benefits paid — $82.6 billion out of its $311 billion budget. And now, with Medicaid expansion, by 2024 alone, the Congressional Budget Office estimates there could be as many as 93 million Americans enrolled in the program as a whole. This will get out of control rapidly. To a certain extent, the health care law attempts to anticipate some of these challenges and included several financing schemes to boost funding for long-term care for the states. Whether their provision was sufficient, and if it was, whether they are sustainable when the money will have to be borrowed remains very much in question. Much of these schemes attempt to control the costs by replacing senior nursing home care to home care, probably on the presumption that there will not be enough beds and non-institutional care is hopefully cheaper. But there are cost concerns. A new rule by the Department of Labor enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act lifted exemptions to the Act that had previously

excluded home care workers from minimum wage and overtime pay guarantees. Under the new regime, once the rule takes effect, the costs of home care will necessarily increase — and precisely at the time when demand for those services is about to skyrocket. Between the demographic time bomb about to go off — that is, the growth of the elderly population far exceeding the growth of the working age population by several orders of magnitude — and then the weak economy, the huge expansion of entitlements under the health care law, and the dramatic increases of the costs of those entitlements, including for labor, what could possibly go wrong? You do the math. And afterward, if you can figure a way out of this mess, please send a note to Congress. Because they probably have no clue what to do. Repealing the health care law’s Medicaid expansion for non-seniors is just the tip of the iceberg. — Robert Romano, senior editor, Americans for Limited Government

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‘Crafty Caring Hands’ reach out to cancer patients

Worth board discusses new requirements for clean air, clean water

By Dermot Connolly While the women of “Crafty Caring Hands” are busy knitting and crocheting hats, scarves and other items for cancer patients at Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, they are also weaving friendships among themselves. The Crafty Caring Hands workshop includes 18 women from Chicago and the southwest suburbs who meet from 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Thursday of every month at Health Advocates, 11737 Southwest Highway, in Palos Heights. “In between workshops, everyone also does a lot of work at home and brings it in,” said Oak Lawn resident Mary Koss, the facilitator of the group she helped create about three years ago. She said they originally met in the Oak Lawn Senior Center at 95th Street and Raymond Avenue, before that building was replaced with a bank. Koss said that after retiring from a 25year career with AT&T, she wanted to find a way to help others using the knitting, crocheting, and other crafting skills she learned growing up in Tennessee. She said she often brings patterns and ideas to the group, and offers a little guidance, and then just lets them get to work. The other members bring their own ideas too, as well as homemade treats for the coffee break afterward. “It fills all those free hours. We’re very lucky to have it,” said Dolores Aleksiun, a neighbor of Koss and one of the founding members, too. Among other things, the women have knitted and crocheted hundreds of hats to be donated to cancer patients who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy. Among their most popular creations with the children at Hope Children’s Hospital are the yellow “minion hats,” created to look like the popular goggle-

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Taking a break from their work, members of the Crafty Caring Hands workshop are (seated from left), Rosalin Henke, Colleen Dembrowski, Corinne Taylor, Dolores Aleksiun, Sandy Lillwitz, Florence “Itsy” Olalde, Gloria Vitro and Decorah Mims. Standing (from left) are Health Advocates Homecare officials Maureen Flynn Gilow, RN, Nancy Sullivan and nursing director Pauline Kennedy McGrath, RN, and workshop facilitator Mary Koss.

eyed movie characters. One of the most recent projects was making handmade crayon boxes for children at the hospital too, with a drawer that moves in and out. All the children were given crayons to put in the boxes too. “I learned to crochet here, and make these crayon boxes. My husband says I have too much homework,” said Burbank resident Florence “Itsy” Olalde with a laugh. “If we can put a smile on a small child’s face, or an adult without any family, with a hat or a handmade scarf, it is all worth it,” said Palos Hills resident Corinne Taylor, one of the founding members of the group. “Plus, it breaks up the days, and we share each other secrets,” she said as she helped her friends make fringed blankets, their latest project. “They enjoy the camaraderie. They do some work, and then enjoy a well-deserved break with treats like this,” said Koss, pointing to the table full of freshly made chocolate cake and apple pie squares. Health Advocates is an organization that provides skilled home caregivers, and Koss credits Raj Ismail, the president, with making the workshop possible. “He gives me money for supplies every three months, and I look for all the sales and coupons to buy the materials. He doesn’t

even ask for receipts, but I give them to him,” said Koss. In addition to sales on craft materials, Koss said she is always on the look-out for new members, and she found both during a recent shopping trip to Joann Fabrics. “I’ve been looking for something like this to give my time to,” said Colleen Dombrowski, of Chicago Ridge, who joined the group in September after striking up a conversation with Koss at the store. Something similar happened with Decorah Mims, of Chicago’s Morgan Park neighborhood, who met Koss while “painting the town pink,” at Christ Hospital in honor of breast cancer awareness last October. “I was looking for someplace to give back, and she welcomed me with open arms,” said Mims, who refers to Koss as her “angel.” “I’ve learned new things and it’s all for a good cause,” said Oak Lawn resident Rosalin Henke. “I do whatever she is doing here, knitting hats and scarves, as well as other projects at “Instead of just watching TV, it is keeping your hands busy,” said Gloria Vitro of Alsip. “These ladies give of themselves every month, and we all learn something every time they come here. I’d like to join when I retire,” said Nancy Sullivan, a caregiver with Health Advocates.

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their minds, many of the parents waiting anxiously for news outside were texting with their sons and daughters inside. Some of the students shared a photo with their parents of a student allegedly carrying a gun on school bus, but the photo seen on one smart phone was dark and unclear. “This is the second incident in a week,” said David Edwards, of Alsip. He and other parents, including Margaret Wojtas, of Palos Heights, and Angel Hill of Crestwood, referred to a similar rumor passed around on social media about someone bringing a gun to school caused them to keep their children home for a day about a week ago. “Like this, (the earlier incident) was a rumor. Some girl said something about a gun but nothing came of it. People were understandably afraid. We take every rumor and every bit of gossip seriously,” said Bob McPartland, a spokesman for School District 218. The last statement issued by the administration after the lockdown, stated that “The investigation for a possible weapon has been completed. A BB gun has been turned over to authorities. The investigation has confirmed that a BB gun was brought on a school bus by a student and eventually given to another student who took the BB gun home earlier this morning.” Officials said in the statement that “we cannot confirm at this time if the BB gun was in the school but we can confirm that the Cook County police are in possession of the BB gun and continue to question the students involved.’ “School safety is always our primary concern and we will always take any precaution to ensure student and staff well-being. Elsewhere on Monday, a bomb threat that was received about 6 p.m. at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn caused evening classes at that school to be canceled. Even before the incidents on Monday, the mass shooting in Oregon was also on the minds of administrators of local colleges this week, but they all expressed confidence in their security systems already in place. “Our hearts go out to all of those involved,” said Karla Thomas, executive director of media relations for St. Xavier University, a school with 4,700 students at 3700 W. 103rd St., in Chicago. “We always try to be prepared. We have campus police who work with the Chicago police,” she noted. “Whenever anything like this happens (we take note) but we’ve got every T crosses and I dotted,” said Mark Horstmeyer, director of college relations in Palos Hills. He said that school, at 9000 W. College Parkway in Palos Hills, has 17,000 students and its own police force.

Students, faculty, parents and community members take off from the starting line at the Oak LawnHometown Middle School Saturday morning for the annual District 123 Go Green 5K run. A 3K walk was also held.

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Clean air and clean water were high on the list of discussion topics at the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night. Village Attorney Greg Jones opened discussion on the updated Clean Air Act, which has been on the books since August. According to new requirements, smoking is not permitted in roofed buildings, such as a pavilion. Jones recommended the village inform local restaurants and bar owners. He suggested letters be sent to businesses and a meeting be set up with the business owners. Regarding clean water, Village Engineer Mike Spolar presented a report from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District outlining steps the village must take to meet the mandates required in the MWRD’s Water Shed Management Ordinance. “The purpose of these mandates is to keep waste water out of the storm sewers,” said Spolar. According to the guidelines, the village will have to look at problem areas, do any necessary repairs and then report the progress to the MWRD. “The bad news is that the MWRD does not pay for any of this. It is totally the responsibility of the village,” he said. He added that the MWRD is encouraging communities from the south suburbs to participate. In other matters, Trustee Colleen McElroy, Economic Development Commission chairman, asked the board if consideration could be given to removing the police presence in front of the vil-

“The bad news is that the MWRD does not pay for any of this. It is totally the responsibility of the village.” — Village Engineer Mike Spolar

lage hall as commuters are leaving the Metra parking lot. “In discussions with our longrange planning committee, it seems that we are encouraging commuters to leave the village without encouraging them to stop and shop,” she said. McElroy added that with the $75,000 grant recently received from the RTA for a Transit Oriented Development project, it was hoped that the area surrounding the Village Hall could be developed with commercial and retail opportunities. “If you can develop this area, I will be more than happy to stand in the middle of the street and stop commuters from leaving,” said Mayor Mary Werner, McElroy announced that a town hall meeting on the RTA’s plans for a Transit Oriented Development is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Village Hall. She encouraged residents, business owners and elected officials to attend the meeting, which will include an interactive review of the plans for the project by Farr Associates, the group contracted to work with the village. Trustee Todd Muersch Jr. was absent from the board meeting.

DEATH NOTICES Martena C. Meir Martena C. “Marty” (nee Mollema) Meier, 84, a Chicago Ridge resident, died Sunday at Palos Community Hospital. Mrs. Meier was a self-employed caregiver. Survivors include her son, Ronald; two grandsons; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Wednesday at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church. Services were arranged by Colonial Chapel. Interment was private.

Lawrence N. Sands Jr. Lawrence N. “Larry” Sands Jr., 89, a resident of Chicago Ridge, died Sept. 30 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Mr. Sands, a World War II Navy veteran, was a retired assistant manager for an oil company. Survivors include daughters, Patricia ( nee Finnegan) and Susan Gayton; son, Robert L.; brothers, Jack, Raymond, Ronald and Donald; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday from Colonia Chapel to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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Stagg official site for French National Cooking Festival Eighteen students at Stagg High School in Palos Hills participated in the French National Cooking Festival, called Fête de la Gastronomie. Stagg High School was an official site of the festival, listed on the French Ministry of Economy’s website: http://www.economie. gouv.fr/fete-gastronomie/fete-gastronomie-a-stagg

As an official site of the festival, students took on the challenge of making several classic French dishes, including croque-monsieurs, gratin dauphinois, gougères, and tartelettes provençales, and madeleines. One group even attempted and succeeded in preparing vegan versions of all of these delicious butter and egg-heavy classic recipes.

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Stagg High School students (from left) Lauren Cowe, Lindsey Grabowski, Needah Abdelrahim and Isabel Rocha prepare classic French dishes as part of the French National Cooking Festival, called la Fête de la Gastronomie.

The goal of the festival is to promote the practice of cooking and to take time to consider and appreciate the ingredients that go into meals. A couple of students tweeted photos of their culinary adventures with the hashtags #staggparle (which means “Stagg speaks” in French) and #fetedelagastronomie.

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St. Xavier schedules fall internship and job fair

Photo by Kelly White

Instructor Amanda Myers joins a group of her dancers (from left) Lili Briseno, 8; Zoe Mendoza, 9; and Autumn Papierz, 8, all from Oak Lawn, and Chicago resident Angie Padgham, 9. Myers instructs the youngsters at her Precision Dance Studio, which opened last month in Hickory Hills.

Dancing to a new beat in Hickory Hills By Kelly White Dance like nobody’s watching. A new dance studio in Hickory Hills is teaching students from 2 years old until adult this motto. Precision Dance Studio, 8717 W. 95th St., opened its doors to the public in September and owner Amanda Myers is encouraging new participants. “It is a great community near my existing clientele that is not overly saturated with dance studios,” said Myers, 32, of Chicago. “I wanted to bring something different and unique to this community. I decided opening my own studio would be the best move for me and my wonderful students.” Myers works alongside instructors Jeffery Orluck, Kurt Kobangz and Roy’el Hill. She has previously been working with dancers out of the Evergreen Racquet and Fitness Club. “Even though it wasn’t a proper studio, I wanted the dancers to be able to dance under my instruction,” Myers said. “I first decided to teach because I want to make kids feel amazing and confident like I did when I was a kid. I was so excited about going to dance class, competitions and recitals. I felt like I was really special when I was performing and I want to pass that on to my students. Dance truly is an amazing art and sport.” With plenty of dancing experience and years of training, Myers is more than confident in her dancing ability. She has been dancing since she was 5 years old and has trained competitively. By the age of 16, she was teaching competitively. Myers was performing professionally with Walt Disney World and Universal Studios by age 19. She managed her own personal choreography business

on the side for several years. Having a permanent 2,666square-foot building for instruction, Myers thinks more people will join the studio and continue dancing on a regular basis with her unique set of teaching techniques. “We, here at Precision Dance Studio, are focusing on motivation and confidence building,” she said, “We are very serious about technique and proper form because that is crucial to a dancer’s body. The wrong teachings can seriously injure someone.” Students agree that Myers provides the guidance needed to become an excellent dancer. “Miss Amanda is the best dance teacher. She makes dancing so much fun,” said Brianna Joyce, 8, of Chicago. “Miss Amanda is my friend, and I tell my friends that they need to go to her hip hop class because they would love her.” “I love dance because it relaxes me, and the new studio is really pretty,” said Danielle Schabes, 11, of Worth. The studio offers a competitive setting alongside its recreational program with more performance opportunities than a typical recital. Two separate dance rooms – one large and one small, are featured at the studio. Both rooms have sprung floors, which Myers said is safer on dancers’ bodies for injury prevention. The facility also has closed circuit security monitoring to ensure safety. “All of my staff has professional experience in the dance world and are trained on safety issues,” Myers said. With 16 drop-in classes, the studio’s opening numbers are going to increase in no time, according to Myers.

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OLCHS plans Hall of Fame inductions

Jayne Saniat and Jim Dague will be inducted into the Oak Lawn Community High School Alumni Hall of Fame on Friday, Oct.23. Saniat and Dague have taught and entertained countless children performing as ScribbleMonster throughout the nation. Saniat is a 1982 Oak Lawn graduate and Dague is a 1984 graduate.

St. Xavier University’s Office of Career Services invites the community to meet with employers at the 2015 Fall Internship and Job Fair on Friday, Oct. 16. The fair is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. in the Shannon Center, located at the Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. This event is free. Employers will recruit for full-time, parttime and internship positions in various industries. Attendees are advised to dress professionally and bring many copies of their resumes. Companies that have attended in the past include the following: Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Center; ChildCare Careers; Elim Christian Services; Hayes Beer Distributing Company; Mercy Hospital and Medical Center; Prudential; Standard Bank & Trust Co.; TCF Bank; U.S. Secret Service; United States Army; and Walgreens. A full list of employers is available on SXU’s website, keyword: job fair. The list of employers attending the fair will be updated on a weekly basis. For more information, contact the Office of Career Services at (773) 298-3131.

St. Xavier students are seen above at last year’s Fall Internship and Job Fair.

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Emma McGrath races in first among female participants in the District 123 Go Green 5K and 3K walk Saturday morning at Oak LawnHometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St., Oak Lawn. Emma is a seventh-grade student at OLHMS.

McAuley honors teacher and student as part of Mercy Day celebration Theology teacher Sheila Rave and senior Annie Duffy have been named recipients of the 2015 Catherine McAuley Award at Mother McAuley High School. Rave and Duffy, both residents of Palos Heights, were honored as part of its annual Mercy Day celebration. McAuley presents the Catherine McAuley Award to a student and faculty member who demonstrates a deep faith and commitment to the school, inspiring co-workers, students and family members to be better stewards of Catherine’s vision. The day Catherine McAuley opened the first House of Mercy – a place to shelter and educate women and girls – on Lower Baggot Street in Dublin, Ireland, Mother McAuley honors this day with a special student assembly that features the retelling of the story of Catherine McAuley and the award presentation. This year marks Rave’s 35th year teaching theology at McAuley, and her 46th year teaching. Known for her writing, she has been asked to deliver homilies at prayer services, retreats and also at Masses over the years. She has guided thousands of students in over 100 theology classes. She’s also well known for creating poetry every day. “It’s not the completion of those tasks that makes Mrs. Rave the Catherine McAuley Award winner. It’s the way she carries herself and the gracefulness she exudes

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Left: Principal Ms. Eileen Boyce (left) presents Mrs. Sheila Rave, who has taught Theology at Mother McAuley for 35 years, with the Catherine McAuley Award. Right: Principal Boyce presents Annie Duffy, Class of 2016, with the Catherine McAuley Award.

in every single word she utters,” said Eileen Boyce, principal. “She smiles joyfully, she laughs kindly, she speaks kindly of others, and she’s always so much more concerned for the well-being of others than of herself.” During her acceptance speech, Rave spoke about Catherine McAuley and how she devoted her life to mercy. She quoted Pope Francis, who has declared this year the “Year of Mercy” for the Catholic Church, as well as Shakespeare, who, in his play “The Merchant of Venice,” says mercy is “twice blessed.” Duffy was selected by her peers as this year’s recipient of the Catherine McAuley Award. She is an active member and leader

in student ambassadors, student council, the upper classwomen advisory board, Eucharistic ministers, varsity club and SADD. “Like Mrs. Rave, it’s not the completion of these tasks or the tasks that she performs that makes her the award winner,” says Boyce. “It’s the way she carries herself: that permanent smile brightens up every hallway and every room she enters. Her cando attitude helps get the job done with enjoyment, her kind and caring presence ensures her friends, her family and even strangers that she’s always there and willing to lend a helping hand.” During her speech to students, Duffy shared some of her experiences at McAuley, and explained

how they made a difference in her life. “Being able to attend one of the largest all-girls Catholic schools in the country has truly been a blessing,” Duffy stated. “While education is a huge part of our school, McAuley has taught me many important lessons outside the classroom, as well. It has given me confidence that I didn’t know I had. I have learned how to stand up for what I believe in, and to stand up for those who can’t do it for themselves. I’ve taken on leadership roles that I never thought were possible, and I have gained the appreciation that we are all beautifully different people with individual gifts.”

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Learn how to establish good credit Oct. 15 A session called “To Your Credit” will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford. The class will provide steps to take toward understanding the value of credit and establishing a good credit history. Patrons will learn how to get a free credit report and how to understand the process. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-3 Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY COZZIE, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CRESTLINE ARMS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 40644 9724 SOUTH KARLOV AVENUE APT 310 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 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 5, 2015, 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: UNIT 4-310 IN CRESTLINE ARMS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOTS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 AND 13 IN CRESTLINE ARMS, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION ESTABLISHING A PLAT OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ON APRIL 2, 1980, AS DOCUMENT 25410693 TOGETHER WITH ITS PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION Commonly known as 9724 SOUTH KARLOV AVENUE APT 310, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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By Dermot Connolly Sean and Sharon O’Neill say business has been booming since relocating their Doughs Boys Bakery from Chicago Ridge to Palos Heights, where it opened last month at 12248 S. Harlem Ave. The Palos Heights business is located in the same space that held the popular Baumann’s Bakery for many years. Its most recent occupant was another bakery and coffee shop that lasted less than a year. “It is far outperforming what we thought it would be,” said Sharon O’Neill. “People come in for doughnuts and coffee cake and pastries in the morning on their way to work, and then in the evenings on their way home for dinner, they pick up something for dessert.” Since opening in its original Chicago Ridge location at 10731 S. Ridgeland Ave. in February, 2013, Doughs Guys has become known for its more than 40 varieties of Doughs Girls cupcakes, as well as doughnuts and cakes Photo by Dermot Connolly Sharon O’Neill holds one of the many varieties of cake decorated for all occasions. Bacon buns and assorted available in her family-owned Doughs Guys Bakery, which fresh breads are also available at Doughs Guys, which recently moved from Chicago Ridge to 12248 S. Harlem caters to commuters with satellite locations at both Metra train stations in Orland Park, and another in Oak Forest. Ave. in Palos Heights.

Sharon explained that Doughs Girls cupcakes were created because Doughs Guys refers to Sean and their son, Declan, now 16. The couple’s daughters, Claire, 14, and Kelsie, 11, lobbied for something to represent the girls in the family, too. The giant cupcakes now feature flavors named after family members and employees, such as Sharon’s Strawberry Sensation and Kelsie’s Karmel Apple, with new varieties continually being offered. O’Neill said the Doughs Guys owners are asked to bring their wares to numerous benefits throughout the year, where Doughs Girls cupcakes sell like the proverbial hotcakes. “While they are available in the bakery for $3 each, we sell them for $4 at the benefits, with the extra $1 going to the charity,” she explained. The O’Neills credit their five bakers, with more than 100 years of experience between them, as well as three cake decorators and their counter staff for making the business such a success. She said Sean’s background is in marketing and sales, and they decided to go into business for themselves. “We figured if we have good bakers and cake decorators and staff, we would be successful,” said Sharon.

Wise to avoid making emotional investment decisions

hat’s the biggest obstacle to your ability to invest successfully? Is it the ups and downs of the financial markets? Political events? The fact that you weren’t born rich? Actually, the chief hurdle you face is something over which you have control: your own emotions. Your emotions can lead to a variety of ill-advised investment behaviors, such as these: • Cutting losses – Declines in the financial markets can lead some investors to try to “cut their losses” by selling investments whose price has declined. Yet, when prices have dropped, it may actually be a good time to buy investments, not sell them, especially when the investments are still fundamentally sound. • Chasing performance – In the investment world, the flip side of “fear” is “greed.” Just as some investors are propelled by fear of loss, others are motivated by quick, big gains. They may pursue “hot” investments, only to be disappointed when the sizzle quickly fizzles. Instead of trying to “score” that one big winner, you may be better off spreading your investment dollars among a range of vehicles – stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on. While diversification can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss, it may help reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

• Focusing on the short term – When the market is down, you might get somewhat upset when you view your monthly investment statements. But any individual statement is just a snapshot in time; if you were to chart your investment results over a period of 10, 15 or 20 years, you’d see the true picture of how your portfolio is doing – and, in all likelihood, that picture would look better Scott Johnson than a statement or two you received during a down market. In any case, don’t overreact to short-term downturns by making hasty “buy” or “sell” decisions. Instead, stick with a long-term strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. • Heading to the investment “sidelines” – Some people get so frustrated over market volatility that they throw up their hands and head to the investment “sidelines” until “things calm down.” And it’s certainly true that, when owning stocks, there are no guarantees; you do risk losing some, or all, of your investment. But if you jump in and out of the market to “escape” volatility, you may take on an even bigger risk – the risk of losing some of the growth

you’ll need to reach your goals. Consider this: If you had invested $10,000 in a package of stocks mimicking the S&P 500 in December 1979, your investment would have grown to more than $426,000 by December 2013. But if you had missed just the 10 best days of the market during that time, your $10,000 would only have grown to less than $206,000 – a difference of about $220,000, according to Ned Davis Research, a leading investment research organization. The bottom line? Staying invested over the long term can pay off. (Keep in mind, though, that the S&P 500 is an unmanaged index and isn’t meant to depict an actual investment. Also, as you’ve no doubt heard, past performance is not a guarantee of future results.) Our emotions are useful in guiding us through many aspects of our lives, but when you invest, you’re better off using your head – and not your heart. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, Il, 708-974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

Property Index No. 24-10-225-036-1116. The real estate is improved with a condominium.

COMINGS & GOINGS

The judgment amount was $177,996.83. 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 5/151507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14110694. 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. F14110694 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 40644 TJSC#: 35-11812 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Villa Rosa Pizza, Danny’s Place getting facelifts

on’t be deceived by the look of place, Villa Rosa Pizza is just getting a face-lift and the longtime pizzeria at 5786 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge community remains open for business. “There’s some outdoor remodeling going on,” said Vito Centeno, a manager at the restaurant. “It’s strictly outside work.” Hours for the pizzeria remain from 3-10 p.m. Sunday and Monday, from 3 p.m. to midnight Tuesday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Bob Friday, from 3 p.m. to Bong 1 a.m. Saturday. Villa Rosa also opens at noon during Bears games. Centeno also said Danny’s Pizza at 6021 S. Archer Ave., the longtime restaurant that Villa Rosa acquired late last year, is still undergoing a major remodeling and is expected to open sometime in the late spring or early summer next year. Villa Rosa promises that when Danny’s reopens, it will feature food made from the same recipes used by the Terracina family when they operated the restaurant.

Great Clips makes a move

Great Clips of Bridgeview moved recently from 10274 S. Harlem Ave. across the street to 10135 S. Harlem Ave. in the Ridge Plaza in Chicago Ridge. Hours at the new location are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m.

Danny’s Place remains closed at 6021 S. Archer while undergoing a complete makeover. Photo by Mary Hadac

to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (708) 499-4955. The Bridgeview location won’t be vacant for long. An AT&T store is in the works for the site and looks like it should be opening soon.

Asian market opens in Orland H-Tide, an Asian grocery store, opened last month at 17849 S. Wolf Road in Orland Park. The store carries an extensive selection of foods and spices from the Far East. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Gasoline prices continue to see-saw The only good thing about the recent see-saw effect in gasoline prices is that the range is a lot lower than gas prices were a year ago. Prices in the south suburbs have been

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4.000

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3.125

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3.125

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2.875

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United Trust Bank (as of Oct. 5)

Prospect Federal (as of Oct. 5)

Notice is Hereby Given that on 11-8-15, a sale will be held at P & D Properties at 3056 E. 170th Street, Lansing, Il. 60438, 708-906-5270, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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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

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Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Oct. 5)

as low as $2.25 and as high as $3 in recent weeks. The price of gas was close to $4 a gallon a year ago. Gasoline analysts say the price locally should start retreating again as cheaper winter blends start to replace more expensive summer blends. “Retail gasoline prices should be expected to continue a slow but steady descent consistent with what typically occurs when cheaper ‘winter blend’ gasoline becomes more available as we near the beginning of the fourth quarter,” said Gregg Laskoski, GasBuddy senior petroleum analyst.

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Flap-Jack’s will donate to Park Lawn Flap-Jack’s restaurant will celebrate its one-year anniversary in its new Oak Lawn location at 4710 W. 95th St. (Coral Plaza), donating 10 percent of a customer’s dining bill back to Park Lawn from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Park Lawn, 10833 S Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to community living for people with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1955 by a small group of parents, today over 500 individuals are enrolled in Park Lawn’s programs, which includes adult developmental training, vocational services, supported employment, residential opportunities and recreational activities. Customers must present the coupon to the cashier at checkout. Residents can visit www. parklawn.com to get a coupon.

Cook County Board replaces paystubs with biometric time clocks The days of receiving paper paystubs and using sign-in sheets to track employee attendance will be permanently relegated to the past under a modernization effort being spearheaded by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Cook County government is taking steps to embrace new technologies by installing biometric time clocks and eliminating paper paystubs, which Preckwinkle said is expected to cut payroll-related costs by minimizing payroll errors that occur with the time-worn manual process, and eradicating abuse by introducing better controls. “We are making major progress toward replacing outdated technologies and moving Cook County into the 21st century,” Preckwinkle said. “Through these projects we can provide departments the tools to reduce the manual collection and processing of time and attendance records, improve record keeping and bring much-needed improvements to our old systems while ultimately reducing costs to residents.” The new system would allow time tracking for about 23,000 employees at 100 locations for the County. Nearly three-quarters of County employees’ time was traditionally tracked manually.

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Teaming up to clear walking path

COMMUNITY BRIEFS CHICAGO RIDGE

Staff members from Moraine Valley Community College on Sept. 29 participated in a “Community Learning Day” in Palos Hills. About 20 individuals took part in the event at Pleasure Lake Park to spread yards of mulch to help reinforce the park’s walking path. This park is popular for individuals looking to take a leisurely walk along the path. The mulch work also will help the city’s Community Resource and Recreation Department get prepared for their annual Halloween Happenings and Haunted Hills of Palos events. These events will be taking place the weekend of Oct. 16 and 17. The work was completed by college staff members dubbed “Team Palos Hills” and led by Moraine staff member and Palos Hills Ald. Ricky Moore. For more information about the “Community Learning Day” or the Halloween events, call (708) 430-4500.

Chicago Ridge Library hosts ‘Chair Yoga’ class “Chair Yoga” will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9 at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford. Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich, LLC, will be the instructor. Participants in this class can practice yoga while sitting in a chair. The focus will be simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body. Residents can call the library, (708) 4237753, to reserve a chair for this free program.

Establishing good credit class is being off red A session called “To Your Credit” will be offered from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford. The class will provide steps to take toward understanding the value of credit and establishing a good credit history. Patrons will learn how to get a free credit report and how to understand the process. Guests will also learn how to build a positive credit history. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or visit www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

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Comedy of famous pairs will be examined

A son shares message to his mother from his grave

ct. 17 will mark the eighth anniversary of the tragic murder of Arthur Jones, whom his mother, Rita Perez, of Evergreen Park, affectionately referred to as AJ. “He died right before my eyes on a Wednesday afternoon,” said Perez. AJ was struck in the neck by the crossfire of two rival gangs. The incident took place in the 800 block of West Garfield Boulevard, in Chicago. “He’d taken school pictures just four hours before his murder,” said Perez. “Looking at that picture is still difficult. It’s like seeing him in transition because I know it was taken right before he’s about to leave me.” He was her youngest of nine children at the time. She’s given birth to 11, who range in age from 4 to 24. Perez said AJ slipped out to get candy from a nearby corner store with his best friend. His death marked a literal awakening in her life. “I wasn’t feeling well that day, I’d fallen asleep. I awoke to the screams of my older son rushing me to AJ’s side a block away.” She said being at the scene haunted her. “Had it been any other day, I wouldn’t have been home. I would’ve been off somewhere high on crack or drunk.” Perez said it was the deep wounds of sexual molestation that began at the age of 5 by the hands of a family member that caused her to self-medicate with narcotics. AJ was taken by gun violence but five of her daughters were taken by the state as a result of that dependence. “I didn’t see a way out of my addiction,” said Perez. “I was planning my funeral. I told people exactly how I wanted to be buried. I couldn’t stay sober for four minutes but after losing AJ, I went to rehab. I’ve been clean five years and

four months. I’m a walking miracle!” Now that she’s clean, Perez said she’s dedicated her life to her faith. She worships at Maranatha Chapel at 9731 S Pulaski. She also takes part in a support group called Compassionate Friends, through Little Company of Mary Hospital, and volunteers for various organizations. “I do a lot of charity work that involves photography,” said Perez. That’s how I crossed paths with Perez. She approached me after recognizing we have the same camera brand, Nikon. “That’s a nice camera, I have one almost identical” she said. I smiled. “Thanks. I enjoy it,” I replied. I thought that was the end of our chitchat but she closed a gap between us. “Mine was stolen recently. Do you mind helping me,” she asked? I had no idea how I could possibly help but I listened further. As she began sharing her story, it became more and more intense. “A little boy stole my camera. I saw him take it and run off,” explained Perez. She said she canvased the neighborhood until she found where he lived.” “You did your own door-to-door investigation,” I asked? “I was determined to get my camera back. it took me six hours but I found him,” said Perez. She found HIM, but not the camera! “I knew he took my camera, I saw him. But he wouldn’t admit that to me or his mother so I filed a police report.” Perez said the officer who took her information displayed little confidence of her camera ever being recovered. He also told her she would need the serial number, which she wasn’t sure how to find. “Do you still have the box your camera came in,” she asked? I did. “I have my box but I’m unsure which number is the serial number. Will you please take my information and let me know which number on your box matches the number on your camera,” she begged? “Sure,” I said. I was not optimistic she’d get her camera back but I didn’t let

on. She had an immoveable faith. “These are hard times for people. Someone is going to pawn my camera,” she said audaciously. I admired her spunk. I called her that evening with the information, wished her the best and hung up the phone. Within 24 hours she came calling back. “This is Mrs. Perez, you won’t believe what’s happened. I gave the detective my serial number and she found my camera at a pawn shop on 47th and King Drive.” I was floored. On the surface, our paths crossed for me to assist in the retrieval of her camera. But, I felt there was more so I pressed until I found it. I discovered several news stories about AJ. “There are at least 14,” said Perez. In many, Perez told reporters, just as she told me, AJ wanted to be a pastor. Well, he has a message alright and it seems he orchestrated a way to share it from the grave. The little boy that allegedly took Rita Perez’s camera is 10 years old and also referred to as AJ! That AJ put a series of events in motion that would lead Mrs. Perez to me, on the cusp of the eighth anniversary about the murder of her AJ. Why? I believe Arthur Jones wants people to know his story. Through his death, his mother reclaimed her life. He died but now she lives a life she says is dedicated to Christ. From the lyrics of Big Daddy Weave’s song, “My Story”, he sings, “If I told you my story, you would hear hope that wouldn’t let go. And if I told you my story, you would hear love that never gave up. And if I told you my story, you would hear life, but it wasn’t mine. If I should speak then let it be of the grace that is greater than all my sin, of when justice was served and where mercy wins. Of the kindness of Jesus that draws me in, oh to tell you my story is to tell of Him.” Well done, AJ, well done! Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in the Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Oak Lawn Park District plans annual Spookview The Oak Lawn Park District’s annual, familyfriendly Spookview event will be held for children ages 2 to 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Children may come dressed in costume and participate in the parade at 1 p.m. in the main lobby. After the parade, the fun will continue with spooky activities that include an interactive maze, ghoulish games, eerie crafts, black light game room, inflatable’s, spooky tattoos, magic, and performances from the “independence” Dance Team. Residents can purchase an all-inclusive wristband for the first child at a price of $10 and $5 for each additional child (some activity restrictions may apply with wristband. Cash, Visa and MasterCard are accepted). Concessions will be available with cash only. Children should bring their own trick-or-treat containers or bags to hold prizes/treats. Parking is available in the west lot, off of Kilpatrick, or on Kilpatrick and 110th Street. Individuals ages 13 and up can volunteer to assist in Spookview. For more volunteer information, contact Chris Tiesch at (708) 857-2200 by Friday, Oct. 9. For more information on Spookview, contact the same number.

Neat Repeats seeking fall and winter clothing Volunteers at Neat Repeats Resale stores are observing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and are reminding residents to donate men’s, women’s and children’s fall and winter clothing and seasonal items. Neat Repeats stores are located at 7026 W. 111th St., Worth, and 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park. According to statistics on domestic violence, one in four women are victims of violence every day. Volunteers at Neat Repeats have worked for 29 years to provide care and clothing to benefit women and children in crisis. More information can be obtained by calling the Neat Repeats at the Worth location, (708) 361-6860, and the Orland Park facility, (708) 364-7605. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

Famous comedic pairs will be explored during a session scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct.15 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The comedy teams of Abbott and Costello, Laurel and Hardy and Lucy and Desi Arnaz will be reviewed. These comedic pairs and others were credited with providing humor into lives of Americans during wars, depressions and financial hardships. Larry and Clare Bergnach will bring back memories of these famous comedy teams during this presentation. More information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Nutritionist examines options for a better diet A nutritionist provides advice on healthy eating during a session at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Stacy Phelps, nutritionist and doctor of chiropractic, shares the ways to decipher food labels, the common pitfalls and mistakes made when trying to eat healthy. She also talks about the top 10 foods to avoid in an effort to improve diets. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Film group will view and discuss Hitchcock classic ‘Psycho’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will conclude its annual Shocktober Theater series by showing and then discussing the 1960 Alfred Hitchcock film “Psycho” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Teen Read Week activities to be held at library

Teen Read Week will be held the week of Sunday, Oct. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 24 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Patrons are encouraged to come by and pick up a book and read for the fun of it. Teens can take a “shelife” and post it on social media with the hashtags, #OLPL and #shelife. Teens can make a travel-themed book craft at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 with step-by-step instructions. Teens can also make one on their own in the Teen Room. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Program will focus on bats

A discussion on bats will be held for all ages from 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Daniel and Sharon Peterson will inform guests about bats and how beneficial these misunderstood creatures are. Live Egyptian fruit bats will be at this program. Registration is not required. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

WORTH

Activities for fall are off red for kids and seniors Activities for all age groups will be offered this month at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. • A crafty toddler one-day workshop will be held at the Terrace Center. Parents or guardians can register their children for the seasonal workshop by Monday, Oct. 12. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 and is for all ages. • Kids and adults can learn how to make a Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin and a crafty food to go along with it. The registration fee is $10 and can be paid at the Worth Park District. • The Senior Luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Worth Park District. The event includes lunch, bingo and conversing with old friends. The registration fee is $7. Reservations can be arranged by calling (708) 448-7080. Registration and classes will be held at the Terrace Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling the above number or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Discussion planned on history of Cal Sag Channel

WHATIZIT?

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We had plenty of responses to last week’s Whatizit challenge. A special bonus goes to those readers who not only guessed what it was but where it’s located as well. But since we can’t give out bonuses, we will settle for putting your names in the paper. Worth residents Carol and Jerry Janicki guessed correctly that is was the Kissing Fish sculpture at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. Palos Heights resident Jan Pietrzak guessed that it was the fish sculpture at Lake Katherine. Palos Park resident Karen Lencioni not only guessed correctly but also informed us that it is in the water at the west end of Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. She was not only right but gave specific directions as well. Patty Vandenberg, of Chicago Ridge, answered with two questions. “Are they fish sculptures? Are they at Lake Katherine?” Next time Patty, just say it. We will give you this one. Other correct responses were given by Mary Sheerin, of Palos Heights, and Celeste Cameron, of Worth. Now we ask our readers if they can identify what is in the photo above. A special mention will be given if anyone can state where this photo was taken. This week’s clue for the photo above: Caring for the sick. Send those guesses by Monday morning to thereporter@comcast.net. Make sure to include your name and hometown.

Lipinski applauds employers, employees Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) praised the nation’s manufacturers and employees on the fourth annual National Manufacturing Day that took place on Oct. 2. The congressman pointed out that since last year’s Manufacturing Day, his bill requiring a quadrennial plan to promote American manufacturing became law. “Today is an opportunity to honor those who work in a sector of our econ-

omy that over the years has provided many high quality middle class jobs. That is why I was so proud to get my American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act signed into law,” said Lipinski. As co-chair of the Congressional Buy American Caucus, Lipinski introduced bipartisan legislation that he said will strengthen Buy America laws that impact federal purchases when it comes to transportation.

The Worth Park District Historical Museum is hosting a discussion on the History of the Cal Sag Channel at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Richard Lanyon, former director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, discusses the planning, construction and litigation surrounding the Cal Sag. Using the photographic archive of the MWRD, he will illustrate this project and show some images of activity along the 16-mile channel corridor. This is a free program. The suggested donation is $5. More information can be obtained by calling Colleen, (708) 448-7080.

PALOS HILLS

Moraine Valley Board of Trustees to hold meeting The regular monthly meeting of the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13. The meeting will take place in the Board Room, Building D, Room 219, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

EVERGREEN PARK

Flu shots are off red for residents with Medicare and Medicaid

Flu shots will be offered for residents with Blue Cross PPO-Medicare and Medicaid from 7 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Evergreen Park Village Hall, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave. Residents are required to bring their insurance card with them. No co-pay will be charged and no appointments are necessary.

Retired American flags can be disposed of at the Village Hall

The disposal of retired American flags can be made in a proper receptacle in the lobby of Evergreen Park Administration Building, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave.

Evergreen Park Senior Council holds luncheon program The Evergreen Park Senior Council Oktoberfest luncheon and program will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. The program will begin with an informational presentation by Walgreen’s Pharmacy concerning shingles. Music will then be provided by Eddie Korosa Jr. The fee is $7 for the spaghetti and meatball luncheon. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, Oct. 9 at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

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BROTHER RICE 31, MOUNT CARMEL 14

‘He is ridiculous’

Smalling puts on a show as Crusaders shock Caravan By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Brother Rice junior receiver Ricky Smalling has already dazzled some college scouts and local media in recent weeks. He’s not a local secret any more. His performance on Friday night showed a little more of the world what he is all about with more Chicago reporters present and Comcast SportsNet Chicago rolling its cameras. Playing against favored Mt. Carmel, he caught 14 passes from the right arm of Cam Miller for 169 yards and three touchdowns in a 31-14 home win in the Catholic League Blue. Heading into the game, Mt. Carmel (5-1, 2-1 and ranked second in the state in Class 7A according to the Associated Press) gave up a league-low 28 points in its first five games. But Smalling used his speed and some power (stiff arming a defender and juking two others) en route to a 17-yard score in the fourth quarter to impress spectators in the stands, watching from home or even on the field.

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Ricky Smalling smiles after he is congratulated by his coaches and teammates on the Brother Rice sideline.

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Brother Rice’s Ricky Smalling stiff-arms Mt. Carmel defender Avery Saffold during a touchdown reception.

It’s the Fun ’n’ Dunne Era for Marist Explosive offenses — and sometimes porous defenses — keeping RedHawks fans excited By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It’s a good thing that Friday’s homecoming treat of shooting off fireworks after every touchdown is not a regular occurrence. Otherwise, tuition at the school to pay for all of that could reach six figures a year, the way the RedHawks offense operates. Since Pat Dunne returned to his alma mater to coach football, his teams have gone 5826 — including Friday night’s 45-21 victory over St. Patrick in an East Suburban Catholic Conference showdown — in 7 1/2 seasons. Prior to that, Marist was 31-43 in the previous eight years. And while winning is fun, the coach brought in a spread offense to make things even more enjoyable for the team’s followers. Call it Fun ’n’ Dunne. In his tenure, the team has scored 2,711 points in 84 games for a 32-point-per-game average. The previous eight years, the RedHawks scored 1,436 points in 74 games for a 19-point average. In October, 2011, the RedHawks scored 64 points against Carmel and 56 against Joliet Catholic Academy in back-to-back games for 120 points. In 2006, the team scored 118 points total for a nine-game season. Dunne, a Palos Heights native who graduated from Marist in 1998 and was a kicker on the team his senior year after injuries robbed him of a chance to play receiver, said offenses are different than when he played. “Back then, the spread offense wasn’t as big in high school,” he said. “It was just coming about in college. We had close games but not by any means with we have 45 or plus-50 games. As the game has evolved, there are more opportunities. Athletes have gotten better with time, too.’’ In Friday’s triumph, Marist racked up more than 500 yards and quarterback Brendan Skalitzky threw for 369 yards and three

LOTS OF FIREWORKS Five of the wildest Marist games in the Pat Dunne coaching era:

Date Oct. 14, 2011 Oct. 21, 2011 Sept. 13, 2013 Oct. 15, 2010 Sept. 18, 2015

Opponent Carmel Joliet Catholic Nazareth Joliet Catholic Niles ND

Score 64-63 (2 OT) 56-51 42-37 49-42 (loss) 49-42

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Marist’s Darshon McCollough is lifted by Brent Holder after a touchdown in Friday’s 45-21 win over St. Patrick.

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Since coach Pat Dunne took over, the RedHawks have been a scoring machine.

touchdowns while running back Darshon McCullough had two rushing touchdowns and a reception for another score. Skalitzky is the latest in a series of Fun N’ Dunne quarterbacks who has the luxury of throwing or handing off to a ton of talented skill players. “For four years, it’s been a great experience,” the quarterback said. “We come in as freshmen and it’s a little tough to learn. Now that we’re all seniors, we are experienced and it’s fun to use it to the full potential.’’ On the other end of the coin… Dunne’s clubs have also experienced some defensive breakdowns over the years, causing some wild scores. Those back-to-back games in 2011 with Carmel and JCA? The RedHawks won the Carmel game 64-63 in double overtime in See DUNNE, Page 3

From left, Audrey Stocklen, Mary Stocklen, Ally Claus, Taylor Domina and Kelsey Domina touch racquets after a recent match. The Stocklens and Dominas are twin sisters on the Shepard girls tennis roster, while Claus has a twin sister who didn’t go out for the sport this season. Usually when the sister combinations start to argue, Astros coach Kelly Myron tells them to touch racquets.

Seeing double at doubles By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Shepard junior tennis player Audrey Stocklen admits that she can’t tell senior twin teammates Alex and Taylor Domina apart. “I really have a hard time with it,’’ she said. She’s not the only one. Other teammates and coach Kelly Myron also have a tough time figuring out who is who. What makes it interesting is that Audrey Stocklen is a twin herself, and her sister, Mary, is also on the tennis team. So, everything that is constantly being said to

Audrey about not being able to tell her apart from Mary is something she is saying about other twins. For the record, Mary also can’t tell the Dominas apart but the Dominas say they can tell one Stocklen from another. The poor coach? She struggles with them all. “With the Dominas, I figured out who is who and they make it easy on the court because one is a lefty and the other is right-handed,’’ Myron said. “But I can’t tell who is who if they didn’t have racquets in their hands. With Mary and Audrey… I still can’t tell – especially when they are on the court. I have to yell

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Section 2 Thursday, October 8, 2015

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The fall postseason is here and I smell a state championship A rea high school golf regionals were slated to start on Tuesday, and from now until we’re burping up leftover turkey a few days after Thanksgiving, the postseason for fall sports should be exciting. In this area, it wouldn’t be out of the question if we get a state champion or two. At the very least, there are going to be some fun moments, dramatic moments and some downright awful moments for various teams in the area. The state championships start on Oct. 16 and 17 with golf in Decatur and Bloomington and Sandburg’s girls, who finished fifth in the state in Class AA last year, are led by an Emily (Cosler) and an Emilyee (McGiles) to go with Erin Cronin and freshman Hannah Kilbane as some of the top performers. Will the Eagles land a state championship trophy? They have to be considered in the team picture. The Sandburg boys golf team is a good bet – with a couple of Bretts – to make some noise. Will Schieber, Brett Katalinic and Brett Been have been leading the way during the season for the Eagles. The following week, Oct. 22-24, the girls state tennis final takes place at all types of schools in the northwest suburbs and traditionally, our area doesn’t have a lot of team firepower to compete with the north and west suburbs. But individually Sandburg freshman Anna Loureiro could be a

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Making the Extra Point player to watch. The way she has been playing, she has a shot at being seeded in the top 32. On Nov. 6-7, the Class 2A and 3A soccer finals are in Hoffman Estates and that reminds me of something. A few years ago, the soccer finals were held at Lincoln-Way North. North , which is scheduled to close after this school year because of budget woes in its district, opened in 2008. That has to be the only school in state history to close in less than 10 years and host a state tournament. But I digress. Area soccer is goofy this year and even some of the powerhouses are not much above the .500 mark. The seedings came out last week and at the Class 3A sectional, Sandburg earned a No. 2 seed (behind Bradley Bourbonnais) and Stagg was seeded fourth. Not bad. The problem is that hours after that announcement was made last Thursday, fifth-seeded Lockport knocked off Sandburg, 1-0, in a SouthWest Suburban Blue contest while Stagg was beaten by 10th-seeded Homewood Flossmoor the same day.

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Sandburg’s boys cross country team, ranked first in the nation by MileSplit UDA, has a legitimate shot of winning a state title.

So in a few weeks, things can get crazier. That weekend also features the boys and girls cross country championships on Nov. 7 in Peoria. Sandburg, which just picked up the No. 1 ranking in the country by MileSplit USA earlier in the week, looks like it could be the real deal and bring a Class 3A state championship trophy to Orland Park. No one is going to make it easy on the Eagles. At the beginning of the season, Sandburg was only able to beat Lyons Township by one point in a meet so anything can happen. On the girls side, it will be interesting to see how high Marist can finish after being moved from Class 3A to 2A.

FOCUS ON VOLLEYBALL

Marist’s Molly Murrihy, left, and Anne Marie Sifter stretch for a block against Mother McAuley on Sept. 15. Over the weekend, the two helped the RedHawks to a fifth-place finish in the ASICS Challenge.

Three days of thrilling action By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When it comes to high-level girls volleyball, you would be hard-pressed to find a better three-day stretch than this area experienced last week. From Thursday through Saturday, gyms across the area hosted some of the best teams in the area, state and country. A look at some of the fun: • Thursday: A couple of national powers from Kentucky who were preparing for the Mother McAuley ASICS Challenge Tournament stopped by for some tuneup games at McAuley and Marist. Assumption beat McAuley, 17-25, 25-16, 25-22 while Marist dropped a two-game battle to the Notre Dame.Pandas. Also on that night, Shepard won its 21st match of the season 25-6, 25-15 over Richards to improve to 9-0 in the South Suburban Red. Kendall Yerkes 12 kills and Abbey Graham had four aces for Shepard (21-5) . It was a part of a Volley For the Cure night between the two District 218 rivals. • Friday: The first round of the ASICS Tournament found Marist and McAuley advancing to the Gold round with Marist shocking Florida powerhouse St. Thomas in three games 25-21, 15-25, 32-30. Sandburg finished 1-1 in pool play to earn a spot in the Silver division. Stagg finished 0-2 and headed to the Bronze division. • Saturday: When the smoke cleared and the final serve and kill were complete at the ASICS Challenge, Sacred Heart of Kentucky won the tournament over Notre Dame. Wheaton St. Francis, a possible supersectional foe if an area team survives sectional play, took third. Marist (18-7) claimed fifth, two spots ahead of McAuley (18-6). For Marist, Meg Krasowski (14 kills, four blocks), Anne Marie Stifter (11 kills 13 digs, two blocks), and Grace Green (29 digs, six aces) all starred against St. Thomas.

On Nov. 13-14, the girls volleyball championships take place in Normal. Will we have an area team make it to the final four? It depends on how things shake out a week prior. Benet, the Class 4A champ three of the last four years, happens to be in the Lyons Sectional mix with the area’s strong squads Mother McAuley, Marist, Sandburg, Shepard and Richards. If one of the area teams breaks out of that loaded sectional, the sky is the limit. On Nov. 20-21 is the girls swimming and diving finals in Winnetka. The area should be able to get a few relay teams to state. Individually, Sandburg’s Claire Lawler (who finished seventh in the 50-meter freestyle and seventh in the 100) and Stagg

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Krasowski (26 kills eight blocks), Stifter (21 kills, four blocks), Emily Graff (21 kills, three blocks), and Green (47 digs, six aces) led the way on Saturday. After concluding a hellacious month of September that was filled with unexpected sickness and illness, the Mother McAuley girls’ volleyball team was finally back at full strength but players are still getting used to each other after so many lineup changes. “The matches we lost were all three-set matches and were very close,” DeJarld said. “But we didn’t quite execute well enough. It was nice to have a healthy team against some very strong competition, but we just haven’t hit our stride yet.” Charley Niego racked up 48 kills for the

tournament, Emma Reilly 70 digs, and Jane DeJarld 120 assists. Kayla Caffey was named to the all-tournament team. “We haven’t played together in enough high-level matches,” the coach said. “But I liked what I saw out there in the girls’ performance. We just have to be more mentally resilient and be able to finish more consistently. But I’m confident that the girls will get there. We’re on the verge.” Sandburg finished 13th in the tournament and Stagg finished 24th.

Stagg-ering record Stagg’s Maddie Duffner broke the school record for aces with 14 in a 25-5, 25-12 victory over Thornridge on Sept. 29. She had 18 points and seven assists.

Shepard and Richards players band together for their Volley For the Cure night last Thursday. Supplied photo

COMMUNITY FOCUS

St. Michael team plays for classmate’s mother St. Michael School’s fifth-grade girls basketball teams showed their support for classmate Patrick Arnashus’ mother, Denise by honoring her during a game Sept. 29 Denise was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been undergoing treatment. The players from the Orland Park school wore pink socks and other pink accessories with their team uniform and dedicated their games to her. St. Michael has two fifth grade teams due to the number of girls that play. Coach, Susan Panush, came up with the idea of recognizing Arnashus. “This is the reason I love St. Michael School,” said parent Jennifer Beeson. “We have a strong community that supports one another.”

from Shane Murray and one each from from Ed Dougherty, Ben Torres, Isaac Maldonado and Molly Hennessy. The goalies were Patrick Hennessy and Lilly Gal. Charlotte Dwyer and Terrence Dougherty also contributed. Blue Bandits 5, Fireballs 3: In a U12 game, Viktoria Venclovas tallied her first goal of the season for the Fireballs. Jake Lata stayed added a goal. Neon Lightning 5, Violet Velocity 2: In a U12 matchup, Violet Velocity received their first loss of the season. Justin Lang scored the first goal. After the score was tied, Zach Hansen scored a goal off of a corner kick. Neon closed the game with the remaining goals. Red Spartans 1, Fetty Mopsicles 0: In Supplied photo a U14 game, Demetrois Sacha had an assist Palos AYSO results St. Michael fifth-grade basketball players show sup- through a corner kick in the first quarter. The After enjoying nice weather on Week 5, port for a classmate’s mother during a recent game. ball went off of Mave Moran’s head to score the Palos AYSO soccer teams battled through the only goal of the game. Green Frankenstiens win: In a U8 contest, wind and cold on Saturday as the season winds the Green Frankensteins won 9-1 thanks to Members of the community are welcome to subdown. The playoffs are Oct. 24 and 25. goals three goals from William Houston, two mit news to sports@regionalpublishing.com. Here are highlights from Week 6:

diver Stagg diver Claire Van Dame hope to qualify for state again. Finally, there is football on Nov. 27-28 – right after Thanksgiving. For the second time in three years, the state championships are in DeKalb. Two years ago, Richards was in the Class 6A championship. Will they return? The road will be tough but not many schools in the state will relish playing them in the early rounds. Brother Rice, Marist, Sandburg and St. Laurence also could be in the playoffs, but do any of these four have the muscle to make it past the second round? So that’s a month or so of some fun times ahead. Enjoy.

FOCUS ON FALL SPORTS

Sandburg boys CC team ranked first in the nation By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

The Sandburg boys cross country team showed how deep it is as it split up its squads and competed in two meets Saturday and won both, taking the Peoria Invite by 41 points and capturing the St. Charles North Invitational by nine points. And on Tuesday, the Eagles found out they leapfrogged Christian Brothers Academy of New Jersey for No. 1 in the nation, according to the MilesSplit USA website. They had been second on that site all season. At Peoria, with 29 schools competing, the Eagles finished with 26 points while Lyons Township finished second with 67 and Neuqua Valley placed third with 97. Earlier in the season, Sandburg beat Lyons by one point at an invitational at Lyons. Individually, Max Lehnhardt finished second (14:37.30), Chris Torpy fourth (14:42.40), Tom Brennan fifth (14:45.10), Martin Skucas sixth (14:47.70), Dan Laskero ninth (14:51.40), and Brandon Lukas 11th 14:54.20 in Peoria. At St. Charles North, with 26 schools competing, Sandburg finished with 67, St. Charles second with 76, and Marmion Academy third with 97. Sean Torpy finished first (15:06.70), Dylan Jacobs second (15:08.40), and Paul Sieczkowski 13th (16:04.90).

Seeds planted for soccer When Marist’s boys soccer team starts the early rounds of state tournament play next week, the RedHawks will compete in the 20-team Class 3A Sandburg Sectional where Bradley and the host Eagles are the top two seeds. And despite a No. 13 seed, Marist has been playing its best soccer of the season over the past ten games – going 7-3 and playing their most competitive game in a decade against St. Viator in close 1-0 loss in the closing seconds on Sept. 28. The wins have come against teams like Notre Dame, Providence, St. Patrick, and Marian Catholic, while the few losses lately have come against teams such as Sandburg – which defeated Marist 3-0 on Sept. 17. Marist has its share of talented players: Senior midfielders Brennan Peltz, Nick Messineo, Tim Adent and David Snooks along with junior midfielders Brice Wyderski and David Regan and senior goal keeper T.J Bjorklund. “The core of this team has been together for a couple of years, and it’s all starting click for us,” Snooks said. “We’re all starting to view this more as a team sport. We play with the ball a lot better. “The loss against St. Viator was devastating, but we choose not to dwell on it,” he said. “We all know one another on the field as well as off the field as friends. We start the state tournament against Stagg, and we’re not taking them or any team we face lightly.” Other local teams competing at Sandburg are No. 4-seed Stagg, No. 11-seed Oak Lawn, No. 18-seed Shepard, No. 19-seed Brother Rice, and No. 20-seed Richards.

Good Knights In Class A, Chicago Christian (8-11), which has gone 6-4 in its last ten soccer games, carries the No. 4 seed in the Sub-Sectional B of the Gilman-Iroquois West Sectional – where Beecher carries the top seed. The Vikings will face Carver Military Academy in the first round with the winner to face a Beecher team that carries an impressive 12-1 record. “We’re a really young team,” Chicago Christian coach Kelly Kirchhoff said. “We graduated about 10 seniors last year, and we have a lot of freshman and sophomores who are logging some big minutes. But we’re getting better every game.’’ A big turning point to the season, according to Kirchhoff, came when the team suffered a 6-0 loss to Oak Lawn. Since then, wins have come much more frequently – and even the setbacks, like a recent 3-0 loss to LincolnWay East, had more positives than negatives. “After Oak Lawn the kids started to understand the urgency of what we want to accomplish and what we’re doing,” he said. “Our senior captains have led the way, and we actually played very consistent against Lincoln-Way East. We sustained our ball control and kept pressure on the offensive side.” In addition, Evergreen Park, No. 12 seed, will compete in the 18-team Class 2A Lincoln-Way West Sectional, and St Laurence, No. 11 seed, will play in the Class 2A 20-team Glenbard South Sectional.

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NOTEBOOK

ROUNDUP

Forfeit win could be blessing for aching Brother Rice players

Get Smart! St. Laurence junior runs wild in win

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

With four starting defensive players and an offensive linemen missing in action last Friday, this week’s forfeit win over Legal Charter Prep may not come at a bad time for Brother Rice. The Crusaders were able to pull off a stunning 31-14 home victory over previously unbeaten Mt. Carmel and will receive a forfeit win because Legal Charter does not have enough bodies to fill a varsity roster. Rice coach Brian Badke said the team will host Benet in a junior varsity game on Saturday. Center Brian Gannon, linebackers Iben King and Steven Robinson plus defensive backs Jordan and Bryan Boyd are on the shelf and Badke hopes to get them healthy before hosting defending Class 7A champion Providence Catholic on Oct. 16. “That’s the plan,” the coach said. “We have to get them back and get them healthy.’’ This week, the Crusaders were expected to work just three days and next week will return to a normal work schedule. It is an oddity for an Illinois high school team to have a week off. “We like playing football games so we are not looking forward to having the weekend off,” quarterback Cam Miller said. “But we will deal with it and practice hard and get ready for the next game.’’

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Brother Rice coach Brian Badke, here pumping up his team after its big win over Mt. Carmel on Friday night, will not have any postgame speeches to his troops this weekend as the Crusaders will not play and will receive a forfeit win over Legal Charter Prep.

Playoff outlook With three weeks left in the regular season, here is a look at the area’s playoff prospects. With five losses Stagg, Oak Lawn and Chicago Christian have been eliminated from postseason contention, leaving the area with seven hopefuls. The Illinois High School Association will select 32 teams from each of the eight classes for the playoffs based on record and wins for opponents. Brother Rice (5-1) shot up from 11th to eighth in Class 8A while Sandburg (5-1) moved up from 18th to 14th and Marist (4-2) moved up from 24th to 22nd. Loyola is seeded first. The Ramblers beat Brother Rice, 28-0, earlier in the season. In Class 6A, Richards (4-2) moved up from 17th to 13th while Shepard (2-4) is 47th and is a

loss away from elimination. Lincoln-Way North, which came from behind to beat Richards, 30-29, the first week of the season, is seeded first. In Class 5A, St. Laurence moved up from 24th to 23rd. Washington is seeded first. In Class 4A, Evergreen Park (2-4) is seeded 50th and is a loss away from elimination.

This means nothing but… Since Class 7A and 8A teams will be seeded 1-32 regardless of geography, if the season ended now, the opening round of the Class 8A playoffs would find Brother Rice hosting Glenbard East, Sandburg hosting Curie and Marist visiting Conant. With three games left, expect all of that to change.

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The Brother Rice defense reacts in the third quarter after holding Mt. Carmel on a fourth-andtwo play.

Continued from Page 1 “He is ridiculous,’’ Miller said. “The kid is out of this world.’’ The same could be said for Brother Rice on this night. The Crusaders (5-1, 1-1) have been strong this year, but had their flaws. They will likely get a generous seed in the postseason but the defense gave up 28 points in a 28-0 loss to Loyola, 33 points in a win over Wheaton St. Francis and 35 more in a win over St. Laurence heading into the Mt. Carmel game. That was a problem. But that’s a concern that seemed to be addressed by holding the Caravan (which averaged 36 points a game) to just two touchdowns and the first came after the Caravan recovered the ball at the Crusader 12 for a very short field. “Everybody stepped up and played as a team,” Smalling said. “It was a wonderful thing just playing our game. It’s a great rivalry against Mt. Carmel, we just had to prove that we can also play with the big dogs.’’ Smalling, fellow receiver Julian Blain and running back Zavian Valladay picked up some defensive action in the game as well as the Crusaders nursed some defensive injuries. “You put your best athletes on the field and defensively we had a pretty good scheme and guys stepped up,” Crusaders coach Brian Badtke said. “They had their responsibilities and they did their job. That all we ask them. Do your job. Don’t do anyone else’s job, just do your job.’’ Sophomore Brian Olsen led the Crusaders with nine tackles and Tahj Silas added eight. Aarion

Dunne Continued from Page 1 Mundelein and came home the next week to beat the Hilltoppers 56-51. “Some of those games, I aged a little quicker than I hoped to,” Dunne said. “But at the end of the day, they were great games and they created great memories for the kids that they won’t forget.’’ This year, the tradition continues. The team beat St. Viator 45-28 on Sept. 11 and Niles Notre Dame 49-42 the following week. All is well when the team wins, but the defensive players are not fond of giving up an average of a touchdown or more per quarter. “I personally think we should play four quarters and not two,” linebacker Dennis Dickman said. “As a defense, we get bummed out but we’re a family so we can enjoy winning. It’s not just

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In preparing for its battle against Wheaton St. Francis this past Friday night, St. Laurence’s game plan featured plenty of work for its durable running back, Fayezon Smart. But Smart’s 266-yard rushing performance in the Vikings’ 49-35 victory was encapsulated in a pivotal moment in the second quarter, with the game deadlocked at 14-14, and the team facing a fourth-and-five at its own 34 yard line. “We had a make a decision at that moment whether to punt or go for it,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said. “At the time out, the offensive line said we should go for it.” The next play, Smart broke through a hole created by the Vikings’ offensive line and rumbled for a 66-yard touchdown score that put St. Laurence ahead for good. It was one of five touchdowns that Smart recorded on the night. In the second half, the Vikings’ defense clamped down and held gave up just one touchdown in the final 24 minutes. “The kids played a great game,” Blackmon said. “The plan was for Fayezon to carry the heavy load, and he was up for the challenge and the offensive line did a great job blocking for him and giving a lot of holes and opportunities to make some of those long runs. “And the defense did a great job in second half by giving up just the seven points.” Blackmon commended both the offense and defense for supporting and complementing one another, while each executing in critical moments of the game. “This team is very intelligent group of individuals who all support each other and play together,” he said. “It starts with our quarterback, and it builds with the rest of our players. They understand what’s going on and do a very good job of taking advantage of situations.”

Richards 30, Shepard 27

Lacy had an interception. Rice had a 355-307 yardage advantage. Miller threw for 257 yards and the coach is wondering why his senior signalcaller is not getting as much love from colleges. Miller is 134-of196 for 1,510 yards with 19 touchdowns in six games. “Why are people waiting on Cam Miller?” the coach asked. “Dartmouth and Ivy League schools are looking at him but there should be more. I told people at the beginning of the year he’s the best quarterback in this league.’’ The Crusaders have a week off as their next scheduled opponent, Legal Prep Charabout us. “They [offensive players] always have our backs,” he said. “They have been backing us up and we need to get a little better and back them up.’’ Skalitzky has fun with some of the shootout games. “As long as we win the game, I’m fine with it,” he said. “The defense had our back against Notre Dame when we struggled in the first half. We had their back the second half. I get drained after a game like that but during the game, it gets more exciting as the game goes on, especially when you are scoring points.” Dunne said it’s all a part of teaching. “Honestly, I view it as winning and still learning,” Dunne said. “Obviously, you love the offense but there is still a lot to work on and teach. My no means are these perfect games but it’s great when you can win them. The exciting thing is that we know the potential is there and we can keep increasing it by eliminating those mistakes.’’

ter, will forfeit Friday night’s game and finish the regular season off hosting Providence (the defending Class 7A champions who are 2-4) on Oct. 16 and visiting traditional Catholic League Blue power St. Rita (which is also 2-4) on Oct. 23. Mt. Carmel was led by A.J. Reis, who had 95 yards. Quarterback Anthony Thompson left the game late in the fourth quarter with an apparent leg injury. The Caravan host Leo on Friday, will have a forfeit victory over Hales Franciscan on Oct. 16 and will have a showdown with unbeaten Loyola Academy Oct. 24 in Wilmette.

The Bulldogs recorded their third come-frombehind victory of the season, rallying from a 20-6 deficit in the second quarter to edge the Astros on Friday night. Pat Doyle rushed for 257 yards on 42 carries and scored three touchdowns to help spark Richards (4-2), which stayed undefeated in the South Suburban Red at 3-0. Jack Carberry (104 passing yards) scored two rushing touchdowns (from four and eight yards out) to lead Shepard (2-4, 1-3). Quarterback Jake Moran’s third-quarter touchdown run from two yards tied the game up at 20-20, and Andrew Calderon’s 40-yard field goal put the Bulldogs up for good at 2330. Doyle’s 5-yard touchdown run closed out the scoring. “Pat is definitely a workhorse for this team who has put us on his shoulder more than once,” Richards coach Tony Sheehan said. “He definitely did a great job of running the ball for us, and the line was doing a great job creating holes for him and controlling the line of scrimmage.” Richards visits Eisenhower (5-1, 3-0) in a showdown for first in the conference. “We have a really big this week against Eisenhower,” Sheehan said. “Whoever wins this one controls their destiny. We’re going to have our hands full, and we need to get back to work on the fundamentals. Thankfully, these kids are proving to be very resilient.”

Sandburg 55, Joliet Central 19

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Marist’s Darshon McCollough, left photo, was a threat as a runner receiver and kick returner in Friday night’s 45-21 win over St. Patrick. Since coach Pat Dunne, right photo, took over, the RedHawks have been a scoring machine.

Despite trailing 13-0 early, the Eagles improved to 5-1 and 4-0 in the Southwest Suburban Blue with a convincing performance on Friday in Joliet. Alec Fidan’s third-quarter touchdown passes to Collin Friedsam and Ayo Abiona helped lift Sandburg. Fidan (5-for-8, 153 yards, 3 TDs) helped the Eagles to their best offensive effort of the season, and the defensive line gave up the least amount of points in game through six weeks. On Friday, they will face 3-3 Joliet West, which has been outscored 154-96 this season.

Reavis 55, Oak Lawn 27 Despite their best offensive output since their 20-point, Week 3 win against Argo, the Chargers were unable to stop the Rams explosive offensive assault. Steve Anaya had a pair of scoring runs for Oak Lawn (1-5, 1-3), which will host Shepard on Friday.

Ridgewood 52 Chicago Christian 19 An 89-yard touchdown gallop by Luke Rattler (nine carries, 106 yards) was one of the few bright spots for Chicago Christian (1-5, 0-2 MSC East), which will visit Elmwood Park on Friday – a 41-19 winner last Friday after losing its previous four games by a combined score of 134-14.

Oak Forest 44, Evergreen Park 13 The Mustangs dropped to 2-4 and struggled through their lowest offensive effort of the season against the Bengals. They will face a winless Argo squad that has been outscored 228-53 (a 38-9 average) in six games

Bolingbrook 37, Stagg 7

Marist quarterback Brendan Skalitzky threw for 369 yards against St. Patrick but also found some room to run on Friday night.

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Herbert Hughes scored on 13-yard run for the Chargers (1-5, 0-4 SWSC Blue), who were held to single digits for the third time this season. They are out of playoff contention but will look to bounce back this week against a Lockport team that has been outscored 96-6 in the past two weeks.

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A ‘Rocky’ and rocky start for Holmes in Philly Editor’s Note: While the Next Level is heavy on area athletes’ accomplishments in college, we will occasionally look at those who have gone beyond the college ranks and into professional sports.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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Richaun Holmes, shown in June after his number was retired at Moraine Valley, is getting used to Philadelphia but already suffered elbow and ankle injuries.

The only player in Moraine Valley Community College history to be drafted into the NBA is having his “Rocky” and rocky moments when camp opened last week. Richaun Holmes was drafted by Philadelphia in the second round and told reporters that he ran up the Philadelphia Art Museum like Sylvester Stallone did in “Rocky.’’ “I’ve had a chance to get around [the city] just a little bit,” he said. “I had a chance to go to the ‘Rocky’ stairs. I ran up those. It’s been fun so far. It didn’t look like there were that many [steps in the movie]. Once I got into it I realized it

would be a good workout.” The 6-foot-9 Holmes, a Lockport High School graduate who attended MVCC and moved on to Bowling Green before being drafted in June, hurt his elbow in the summer but appeared to be all right for camp. But on Sept. 30, twisted his ankle during a practice and was out a few days. He inked a four-deal deal in late July and reportedly it’s guaranteed for two years.

The other NBA guy… The other area player in the NBA, former Richards star Dwyane Wade, opened Miami Heat camp singing and dancing. During the Heat’s media day, he was filmed for a Jumbotron segment singing – actually lip syncing – to Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It.” Wade, 33, inked a one-year $20-million deal with the Heat during the offseason and some observers were surprised he didn’t pick up a multi-year deal. He said

he was comfortable with the one-year deal and how it was negotiated. “Sometimes, when you get into contact situations, sometimes it’s always middle people involved, your agents and this person and this person,” Wade told the Florida Sun-Sentinel. “We kind of just said, ‘We have the relationship where you can just take that out. So let’s sit down and talk about everything, the past, the present, the future and figure it out.’ “It just worked out where we were able to set up a meeting,” Wade added. “It was, ‘All right, let’s just meet at my house at 7:30.’ And we just sat down and talked for hours. And that went from talking about contracts to talking about all kinds of things. I’ve never been involved really in the contract negotiations like that, to where I’m sitting down with the owners of the team and just trying to figure out the best scenario for myself and for the organization.”

To the Max For some, it might seem too early to be thinking about college basketball, but Lewis University’s Fan Fest is just around the corner as the men’s basketball team will showcase some of its skills on Oct. 22. This could be a breakout year for Hickory Hills native and Stagg graduate Max Strus. Last year the 6-foot-6 Strus was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference Freshman of the Year and named to the conference’s second team. He led the team with 146 field goals and 3-pointers with 45. He averaged 13.3 points per game and had 163 rebounds and 24 blocks. Strus wasn’t bad in the classroom either as he was the recipient of the Br. David Delahanty Award, which is given to Lewis student-athletes for academic excellence. He was also named Academic AllGLVC.

FOCUS ON SAINT XAVIER

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN

SXU football uses off week to visit kids in hospital

TCC women’s soccer notches another shutout

Saint Xavier University football players and head coach Mike Feminis had the weekend off and used some of the down time to visit with pediatric patients from Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn last Wednesday. During the visit, players presented patients with presents and a smiling face to try to help brighten their day. “It’s always great to give back to the community and especially when it comes to children who are sick,” Feminis said. “Seeing these kids really makes you take a step back and realize how fortunate we all are because it’s so easy to take things for granted.” In attendance for the event were Jackson Shanklin, Mike Sheehy, Dmitri Joe, Ronald Luce, Randall Wells, Bryon Bell, Jack Ladd, Mark Strbjak, Glen Smith III, Kevin Leifker, Maurice Sutton, Dan Ladd, Stephen Simms, Mike Ivlow, and Dennis Vilimek.

Moving on up Helping lead the No. 7 ranked Saint Xavier University football team to a perfect 4-0 mark last month and claiming two MidStates Football Association (MSFA) Midwest League Offensive Player of the Week awards in the process, junior quarterback John Rhode (Chicago Heights, /Montini Catholic) was named the TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Mover of the Month for September when the award was announced last Thursday. In addition, sophomore Ellie Willging (Freeport./UIC/Freeport) from the SXU women’s cross country team and redshirt freshman setter Courtney Joyce (Western Illinois University/Mother McAuley) from the Cougar volleyball team were named honorable mention selections for the September award. It was the first installment of the award for the 2015-16 academic year. Rhode combined for 124 completions and 214 pass attempts for 1,462 yards and 13 touchdowns over four games last month. He also had 33 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown in addition to winning back-to-back MSFA Midwest League Offensive Player of the Week awards on September 14 and 21. After his big month, Rhode currently leads the entire NAIA in offense yardage with 1,751 yards and No. 2 in the nation in total offense yards per game (350.2). Willging made an immediate impact finishing second overall in a field of 98 collegiate runners at the Midwest Classic Cross Country Invitational in Bourbonnais, with a 5K (5,000 meters) time of 18:34.47. Joyce helped lead the Saint Xavier volleyball team to a 6-3 record last month and a 4-1 record in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC). She tallied 303 assists on the month averaging 10.1 assists per set. On Sept. 22, she was honored by the conference as the CCAC Setter of the Week.

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Some members of the SXU football team visited sick children at Advocate Medical Center last Wednesday.

Volleyball team splits at Crossover

Left: Kamil Szczesniak, a Reavis graduate, fights for the ball in St. Xavier’s 3-0 victory over the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Below: Mike McLaughlin, a Palos Hills native who graduated from St. Laurence, mixes it up in the Cougars’ victory. Photos by Jeff Vorva

The Trolls were among the top teams in the Illinois Intercollegiate Championships hosted by Olivet Nazarene University at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais. In the field of 17 women’s teams running the 5K course, the Trolls came in fourth place. The men’s team was also in the top five with a fifth- place finish of the 16 teams. This week, the women’s team moved into the NAIA Top 25 ratings and its fourth place finish was behind only a NCAA Division I program and two other ranked NAIA schools. The Trolls’ high finish was due to the performances by Ashley Jourdan and Jessica Disselkoen who were both in the top five of the 187 runners. Jourdan ran an 18:43 to take fourth place and just three seconds behind her was Disselkoen at 18:46 for fifth place. That duo was backed up by the next two runners who were in the top 40. Nicole Syverson finished in 35th place with a time of 19:49 and Megan DeWeerd was 39th at 20:02. Leading the men’s team was Michael Potter who was 23rd of 169 runners. He finished with a time of 26:32. Fifteen seconds behind Potter was Cody Velthuizen at 26:47, good for 32nd place.

A pair of first-half goals by sophomore midfielder Ricardo Aldape (Chicago Heights/Bloom Township) propelled the Saint Xavier University men’s soccer team to a key Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) road win over host Judson University, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at Dawson Field in Elgin. The Cougars (6-4-0 overall/3-1-0 CCAC) have won three straight games. Sophomore keeper Frank Valle (McHenry, Ill./McHenry Community) picked up his third shutout of the season behind one save. Freshman forward Orlando Tapia (Crystal Lake, Ill./ Crystal Lake South) recorded the assist on Aldape’s first goal of the game in the 17th minute. Earlier in the week, Aldape, senior forward Roger Ciszewski (Alsip/Marist) and senior forward Marco Gutierrez (Stone Park/ St. Joseph) scored in a 3-0 win over the University of St. Francis in Joliet. Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

Continued from Page 1 ‘good job twins!’ to them and that should cover it.’’ Both sets of twins play doubles on the Astros roster and Myron was one player away from having three sets of twins on the team. Ally and Megan Claus, of Palos Heights, transferred from Marist to Shepard this season and they are…you

The Trolls faced four opponents from the North Division of the conference Friday and Saturday in the CCAC Crossover Tournament hosted by Calumet College of St. Joseph (Whiting, Indiana). The team split results of their matches with a win and a loss on each day of the tournament. The two victories were against Robert Morris University and St. Ambrose University and the losses were to Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) and Saint Xavier University. The Trolls are now 10-12 overall and 7-2 in the conference. In their first match the Trolls faced their toughest competition in Cardinal Stritch, a team at the top of the North Division standings and receiving votes in the NAIA Coaches Poll and fell in three sets with scores of 15-25, 16-25, and 22-25. The Trolls faced Robert Morris and needed four sets to get the victory. They won the first two at 25-13 and 26-24 before dropping the third set at 23-25. The Trolls were able to secure the victory in the fourth set with a 25-19 win. The second day of competition started with a three set win for the Trolls as they took on St. Ambrose. The team took the set with scores of 25-18, 25-19, and 25-20. The team’s final match was a four set battle with Saint Xavier. The Trolls took the first set at 25-15, but then dropped the next three at 25-22, 25-16, and 25-19 for the loss. For the four matches of the tournament Kacie Stoll led the team with a total of 48 kills and Danielle Oeverman had 31. Tori Mantel handed out 114 assists and had six ace serves. Karliegh Krchmery was also effective at the service line with eight aces while also registering 39 digs. Michelle Busscher led the dig category with 59.

CC teams finish high in invites

Men’s soccer team rolling

Doubles

Trinity Christian College’s women’s soccer team recorded its sixth shutout of the year Saturday in a 6-0 conference win over Holy Cross College (Notre Dame, Indiana). After a 1-0 half-time lead Trinity tacked on five goals in the second half for the convincing victory. With the win Trinity is now 8-3 overall and 3-2 in the CCAC. The first half goal came nine minutes into the game when Adrianna Puente fed a pass up the field to Jessica Bianchi who finished for the score. The game quickly changed in the second period as Trinity continued a constant barrage of shots at the goal. Three of those shots connected in a five minute time span. At the 54th minute Tarryn South scored on a pass from Samantha Burgess. Three minutes later Bianchi got her second goal. Then at the 59th minute Kayla Diemer finished a pass from Puente to bring the score to 4-0. The Trolls connected again in the 73rd minute as Diemer dribbled through the defense and put on by the keeper. The final goal of the game came at the 82nd minute. A shot by Deirdre Bia was stopped by the goalkeeper, but Caitlin Smith was there to find the rebound and touch it into the goal. For the game the Trolls had 48 shots of which 26 were on goal. They held Holy Cross without an attempt.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports. guessed it… twins. Both were doubles partners at Marist but Megan decided to concentrate on basketball this season. While Ally and Megan are not identical twins and it’s easy to tell them apart, Ally said they were usually on the same wavelength on the court. “It’s weird not having her here because she would always be my backup,” Ally said. ”She would tell me what to do.’’ The two also played lacrosse, bas-

ketball, volleyball and soccer before high school. Meanwhile the Stocklens and Dominas agree that having a twin sister on the court has its advantages. But they also admit playing tennis with a sister is not always rosy. “Sometimes we get mad at each other,” Mary Stocklen said. “But then we try to work our way through it.’’ “We fight a lot but coach tells us to touch racquets and that actually helps,’’ Audrey Stocklen said. “Once

we were down 4-1 and we touched racquets and we won 6-4. That helped us work as a team.’’ Myron also occasionally has her hands full with the Domina sisters and has them touching racquets once in a while. “They were whipping balls at each other [before a recent non-conference match with Sandburg] but that turned out to be an advantage because after I talked with them, they took their anger out on their opponents and played

well.’’ Myron said. There is one more wrinkle to the Shepard tennis dynamic. Myron found out last year she was related to the Stocklens. “My mom showed up at a match last year and they were all looking at each other and they were like ‘wait a minute…’ ’’ Myron said. “My mom recognized their mom. We’re distant cousins. Maybe third cousins. “It’s a small world, all right.”

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST Holy Maholy! Jason Maholy racked up the season’s first perfect week at 9-0 (his brilliance of being the only one to pick Brother Rice to beat Mt. Carmel sealed it for him) and that came on the heels of a 7-1 mark in Week 5. He is still in fourth place, but a couple more weeks like that and he will be making Vorva and Findysz sweat. Vorva now has a one-game lead over Findysz thanks to being Smart and picking St. Laurence and Fayezon Smart over Wheaton St. Francis. There are three more weeks to go for the battle of King! Note: Brother Rice is winning a forfeit game over Legal Charter Prep. We are not including that game this week for fear that one of these chuckleheads will pick Legal Charter. Last week: Overall: Richards at Eisenhower Marian Catholic at Marist Evergreen Park at Argo Joliet West at Sandburg Stagg at Lockport St. Laurence at Aurora Christian Chicago Christian at Elmwood Park Oak Lawn at Shepard St. Xavier University at Concordia

Jeff Vorva 8-1 45-15 Richards Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Lockport St. Laurence Elmwood Park Shepard SXU

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Jason Maholy

5-4 32-28 Richards Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Stagg St. Laurence Chicago Christian Shepard SXU

9-0 41-19 Richards Marist Argo Sandburg Stagg St. Laurence Elmwood Park Shepard SXU

Wally Findysz 7-2 44-16 Richards Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Lockport St. Laurence Elmwood Park Shepard SXU

Bob Rakow 7-2 42-18 Richards Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Stagg St. Laurence Chicago Christian Shepard SXU

Images from last week’s sporting events

Marist student shake up and squeeze hundreds of containers of baby powder to create an eerie scene before the RedHawks beat St. Patrick, 45-21, during homecoming on Friday night.

Marist players were getting ready to run out of the banner Friday night when wind knocked the banner down. It was not a bad omen, however, as the RedHawks won their homecoming game against St. Patrick, 45-21.

Brother Rice fans rejoice during the Crusaders’ 31-14 upset over Mt. Carmel Friday night.

Our photographer has no shame. Comcast SportsNet Chicago crew members lined up helmets and a football just right during the Brother Rice/ Mt. Carmel game and we liked it so much, we poached it.

Now here is a shot Comcast didn’t have – soccer balls are lined up next to ice after St. Xavier University’s 3-0 win over the University of St. Francis in Joliet last Wednesday.

Members of Kentucky’s Assumption volleyball team celebrate a win over Mother McAuley last Thursday as a warmup to the ASICS Challenge. Assumption was seeded first in the tournament but finished fourth.

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Section 2 Thursday, October 8, 2015

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006HE10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE10 Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL DOLEZAL Defendants 13 CH 13608 10446 SOUTH 80TH COURT Palos Hills, IL 60465

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, - v. JEROME THIELMANN A/K/A JEROME J. THIELMANN, LORI L. THIELMANN Defendants 12 CH 22729 8942 PATTY LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2015, 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 8942 PATTY LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-409-0180000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1405047. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1405047 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 22729 TJSC#: 35-11419 I670829

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.RAFAL KOWAL, NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 09 CH 28348 7846 West 99th Place 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 May 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2015, 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 7846 West 99th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-300-023-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $263,046.42. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, 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, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 (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 Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 09 CH 28348 TJSC#: 35-13997 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.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 29, 2015, 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 10446 SOUTH 80TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-223-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $291,313.58. 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 F12050113. 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. F12050113 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 13 CH 13608 TJSC#: 35-13758 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Edward G. Morlan; Brenda Jean Thomas aka Brenda J. Thomas aka Brenda J. Buyajian, Richard Irvin Special Representative for the Estate of Edward G. Morlan; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, 14 CH 18807 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # 150375 F14100271 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on October 30, 2015, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 24 North Woodland Trail, Palos Park, Illinois 60464 P.I.N: 23-23-206-028-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. DIEHL., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I670638

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN P. LAUCIELLO A/K/A JOHN LAUCIELLO, MICHELLE LAUCIELLO, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. S/B/M TO LASALLE BANK N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14021 10503 PENTAGON DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 2015, 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 10503 PENTAGON DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 2732-215-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1305401. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1305401 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 14021 TJSC#: 35-12766 I670538

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005FF9, Plaintiff, vs. ANNA E. NESTOR A/K/A ANNA NESTOR, THOMAS B. NESTOR A/K/A THOMAS NESTOR, LINCOLNWAY COMMUNITY BANK, DOORNBOS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 23296 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 29, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 2, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-09-108-020-0000. Commonly known as 14460 Raneys Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I670974

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 in the Parkâ&#x20AC;? NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS J. PRZYBYLSKI TRUST DATED DECEMBER 18, 2008, CITY OF PALOS HILLS, HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES OF THE THOMAS J. PRZYBYLSKI TRUST DATED DECEMBER 18, 2008, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 002919 9705 MAPLE CREST COURT PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2015, 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 9705 MAPLE CREST COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-208-019. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-24106. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-24106 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 002919 TJSC#: 35-11887 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. I671370

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CXA-16 CORPORATION; Plaintiff, vs. LIFTA, LLC-RAVINIA PROPERTY LLC FKA LEFTA, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; JOSE MEDINA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 13 CH 20019 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 2, 2015, 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: Commonly known as 1500 S. Ravinia Place, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-16-207-018-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial building. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Millennium Properties/Daniel Hyman at (312) 338-3003. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. John J. Tully at Thomas M. Tully & Associates, 33 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. (312) 917-2411. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I670982

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF ALAN FILAN, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 27TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2002 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 17408, RBS CITIZENS, N.A., GEORGETOWN DETACHED TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ALAN FILAN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 11997 9422 GEORGETOWN SQUARE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 13, 2015, 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 9422 GEORGETOWN SQUARE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-22-115-012-0000 VOL. 147. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $88,348.62. 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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-0401. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 14-0401 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 14 CH 11997 TJSC#: 35-11525 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. I671928

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.MELANIE SEFFENS, MICHELE MARITATO A/K/A MICHELLE MARITATO A/K/A MICHELLE WASZAK A/K/A MICHELLE KEBLERIS, MIDWESTERN FINANCIAL CORPORATION, LINDSAY WILLIS, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., WESTBROOK TERRACE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 32213 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, UNIT E Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 6, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 9, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, UNIT E, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-091. The real estate is improved with a two story single family townhouse/rowhouse. The judgment amount was $360,224.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (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 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 09-024611. 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 Attorney File No. 09-024611 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 09 CH 32213 TJSC#: 35-11665 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.

For Sale F14020367 Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs. JENNIFER MACIEJKO; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 4208 Calendar 57 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 30, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 11 Cour Versaille, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a townhouse residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www. fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14020367 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.BRYAN BAILEY, CECILIA MONTALVO, 11304-08 MORAINE DRIVE MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 15 CH 003623 11304 MORAINE DRIVE UNIT C PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 5, 2015, 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 11304 MORAINE DRIVE UNIT C, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-129-1003. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. 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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-03390. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-03390 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 003623 TJSC#: 35-11829 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. I670923

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CYNTHIA GARDEAKOS A/K/A CYNTHIA A. GARDEAKOS A/K/A CYNTHIA A. CINDY GARDEAKOS, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., ARCHER BANK S/B/M TO ALLEGIANCE COMMUNITY BANK, AMERICAN EXPRESS CENTURION BANK, BRIGHTON COURT CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BEVERLY BANK & TRUST COMPANY, N.A., LAWRENCE A. SWARTZ, A CALIFORNIA LTD. PARTNERSHIP, LARRY SWARTZ Defendants 15 CH 4051 14255 BRIGHTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 4, 2015, 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 14255 BRIGHTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-416-006-1027. The real estate is improved with a single family home; 2 car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1410263. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1410263 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 4051 TJSC#: 35-14212 I671879

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Painting watercolor portraits and figures at McCord

Instructor John Howard will be teaching the basic drawing and painting techniques for portraits and figures at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center on Thursdays, Oct. 8 – Nov. 12, from 3-5 p.m. Students will experience flesh-tone mixing, the theory of colored light harmony and will explore various brushstrokes that enable artists to render an expressive likeness from a photo to create an emotional response. The price of the class is $98 for members of McCord, $108 for non-members. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

The Bridge Teen Center upcoming programs

• Terraplane - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host their weekly “Friday Night Live” event with live music from Terraplane and with free food samples from Nothing Bundt Cakes. • High School After Hours -10:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, The Bridge will extend its hours for High School students only during their “Friday Night Live” event. High School Students are invited to stay until midnight to enjoy live music from Terraplane and free food samples from Nothing Bundt Cakes. • Project Serve: Treasure Chest Foundation - 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, a program for students to give back to another local nonprofit. Students will help organize toys for the Treasure Chest Foundation. • Project Serve: Thrift Store - 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 12, students will volunteer their time at a local thrift store. Students will sort, clean, and shelve donated items. • Billiards - 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 13, a program with the American Poolplayers Association to teach students how to play pool like a pro. • DIY Crochet Animals - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 20, teaches students how to create crochet stuffed animals. • Coffee Bean Art - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13, students will create a textured silhouette of an image out of coffee beans. • Hip Hop Dancing - 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 14, 21, and 28, a program with Elite Dance Academy to teach students the basics of hip hop dancing. • Italian Gnocchi - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 14, a culinary program with Bartolini’s to teach students how to make Gnocchi. • Camp Like a Pro - 4:30 to 6 p.m. Oct. 14, teaches students how they can survive a night in the wild. • Bottle Cap Checkers - 4 to 5:15 p.m. Oct. 15, a program for students to create their own Checkers pieces out of old bottle caps. • Spiced Cookies - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 15, a culinary program with Artesa Baking to teach students how to make cookies flavored with Fall spices. • Acoustic Guitar (Guys only) - 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 15, 22, and 29, teaches students the basics of the acoustic guitar. • Parent Program: Bullying Stops Here (What Parents Can Do to Help) - 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 15, program shows parents how to communicate better with their teens, giving practical tools to implement in their family that will promote new learning experiences and genuine moments of openness. Free dessert will be provided by Baker’s Square. This free event is open to the community. For more, call 532-0500. • Campfires - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 16, a campfire themed night with live music from Andrew Tufano and Jacob Jones. Free frozen yogurt will be provided by TruGurt. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

Family pottery

A pottery class for families will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesdays, Oct. 14 and 21, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in

Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make autumn leaf platters on Oct. 14 and to come back to glaze their creations on Oct. 21. The class fee is $18 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Tuesday luncheon: Civil War novel

The Civil War will be the focus at a Tuesday luncheon on Oct. 13, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Local author Joseph Dwyer loves history and has written his first work of historical fiction, entitled “Harvest the Bitter Root — Terror, Love & Border Justice in Civil War Missouri.” Dwyer will talk about the book, why he wrote it, and the experience of publishing one’s first novel. “Harvest the Bitter Root” intertwines stories of flawed personalities who, through bravery, perseverance and redemption, cope with brutality and exploitation during the American Civil War. The story embraces the concept that living freely is contingent on vigilance and self-reliance. The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Laughter Circle

The plot of “The Martian” may sound similar to the recent “Gravity,” which may give you trepidations about seeing this, but director Ridley Scott has made sure this is no “Gravity” and that this stands on its own. For over two hours we have a movie about NASA astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) trapped alone on Mars. How is he going to survive? Is NASA going to try to save him? The struggle they paint for Watney is one of the things that make this movie great. Traditionally, Matt Damon plays overly competent people like Jason Bourn, who you know are going to survive no matter what happens. Most of the characters he portrays are not easy to sympathize with, which is something needed here. The film needs Damon to make us sympathize and feel real emotions for Mark, because if he doesn’t the film falters. In his best work, Damon gets us to feel for this botanist trapped on Mars. For most of the film, Damon is alone on Mars and with no one to interact with so his performance could be quite dull. Ridley Scott and screenwriter Drew Goddard give Watney this sense of humor to help him make light of the deathly situation he’s in. Damon makes Watney so upbeat during the worst of times, so that when he shows a look of fear we actually feel Mark could die. A-list actors don’t die in movies but for once you feel it’s a realistic possibility. This is not just the Matt Damon show, even though “The Martian” could be him alone for two hours and still be good. Can you say best actor Oscar nominee for Matt Damon? Speaking of The

A monthly Laughter Circle meets at 6 p.m. this Sunday at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, which is a gathering of people who want to laugh—not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter! Research shows that laughter strengthens the immune system, reduces stress and anxiety, alleviates pain, and helps people get along better. O’Brien is a registered nurse and By Jeraldine Saunders an advanced certified Laughter Leader. O’Brien welcomes newcomers the laughter circle at any time. ARIES (March 21-April 19): The cost of the laughter circle is $5, which O’Brien Roll with the punches. Workdonates to The Center. Registration is appreciated; related disagreements may be call 361-3650. difficult to defuse as this week unfolds. Focus on making a favorable impression on those who Kids’ beading workshop A Beading Workshops for children in kindergarten control your public image. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): through eighth grade is offered on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Mix business with pleasure. In from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. the week ahead you may find that Art instructor Heather Young will teach the chil- a partner or loved one provides dren to create three-strand necklaces and a match- you with an opportunity to excel. ing bracelet from the art center’s large assortment You can use this person’s advice to your advantage. of beads. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The workshop costs $14 per child, which includes It is difficult to fly when your all supplies. Registration is required. Class size is limited so early registration is advised. Call 361-3650. boots are mired in the mud. You may be more focused on the practical and less imaginative during UPCOMING the week ahead. Make headway Watercolor painting class for families with accounting tasks. An autumn art class for families will be hosted at CANCER (June 21-July 22): the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Saturday, Oct. Help harness up the horses. Dur17, from 4 to 5 p.m. The Log Cabin Art Center is ing the upcoming week you can located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. team up with someone to make Instructor Heather Young invites families with your dreams come true. Avoid children of any age to join her watercolor workshop, relatives or siblings who may in which participants will sketch a large arrangement drain your energy. of pumpkins, gourds, corn, and other fall items LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): and then turn it into a colorful watercolor paintPush and shove your way to the ing. The class fee is $ 9 per person and includes top. Issues of control and power all supplies. Reservations are required. Call The may arise at the workplace durCenter at 361-3650. ing the upcoming week. Be kind and diplomatic and you will make more of a profit. Knitting retreat VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A daylong knitting retreat will be offered on You should be kept on your Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Knitting instructor Georgann Ring invites folks for a fun and relaxing day of creativity. All knitting and crochet skill levels are welcome. The cost per participant is $45, which includes lunch, leadership and instruction. Participants can bring their own projects-in-progress and also knitted items for show and tell. Registration is required by Tuesday, Oct. 20. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

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Oscars, Oscar nominee Jessica Chastain plays the captain of the ship. She’s the one who decides to leave Mark “dead” on Mars. She may not be in most of the film, but it was never a question after the crew left Mars if those opening scenes were her brief minutes on screen. It becomes when and how we will see her again. This movie may be somewhat predictable. If you’ve read the novel by Andy Weir or seen any previews you can guess how this film’s going to go. Everything this film does is masqueraded to a point where you don’t think about what is happening next, you just let it happen. This movie goes the way it has to go, only this time it doesn’t lower the standard of the film. This film has way too many other characters to talk about but we’d be remiss not to mention Jeff Daniels as the head of NASA and Kristen Wiig who plays a serious character for once. Most people won’t care about any scientific flaws because this is a great film about space. Maybe if we were astronauts (sorry if you’re an astronaut reading this) we would see more flaws. Since we are not, let’s just enjoy the best film of the year so far.

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toes in the week to come. Use your drive and determination to complete projects and make your financial dreams a reality. Avoid involvement in petty spats. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It is best to stay in the middle when torn two ways. Family members may want to spread their wings, but you prefer they stay in the nest. A struggle will have a silver lining this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The three blind mice managed quite well. Take along a cane to feel your way if you are blinded by ambition. In the week to come you will benefit from a mentor’s sage advice. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Extra determination pays off. Your material ambitions can be realized as this week flies by. It may be tempting to rest on your

laurels but you can make progress if you work hard. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be wiser than an owl in a tree. At the same time you might be too focused on swooping down and catching your prey. Remain balanced about your ambitions this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You can be too generous for your own good. As this week unfolds you may be prompted to spend money for the wrong reasons. Meditate on your intentions before acting. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The good comes with the bad, but avoid the ugly. Be very clear about stating your objectives before taking any crucial action in the week to come. Sympathy can be mistaken for pity.

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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

OUT & ABOUT Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Regional News • The Reporter

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Help spread awareness in your community by educating your neighbors and friends on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, and encourage the women you know to schedule a mammogram today. The following businesses proudly support this message and ongoing breast cancer research.

Early detection is key to successful treatment Although the numbers are decreasing, the American Cancer Society still predicts that the chance of a woman having invasive breast cancer during her lifetime is about one in seven. Most women with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, so all women need to watch for early warning signs through screenings.

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More than 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in America each year, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Healthy lifestyle choices like consuming a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables, engaging in regular physical activity and avoiding cigarettes and excessive alcohol are all important steps in helping to prevent breast cancer. Early detection is also key in the fight against breast cancer, so be sure to perform a breast self-exam each month, and ask your doctor when to schedule mammograms and other screenings.

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Orland Arts Commission presents music by soprano trio Trés Belle The Orland Park Arts Commission will present the soprano trio, Trés Belle, this Sunday, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Exhibit Hall of the Cultural Center, 14760 Park Lane. This all-ages show is part of the Arts Commission’s Fall Cultural Series and features vocal performances by Kimberly Jones, Leila Bowie and Marisa Buchheit. The three sopranos sing operatic arias, duets, musical theater favorites and much more. Trés Belle is accompanied by Pianist Paul Dykstra. The trio hails from

Chicago and regularly performs with Ravinia Festival’s Educational Outreach Program. Trés Belle has also performed at the Chicago Cultural Center and the Musicians Club of Women. “The Arts Commission’s Cultural Series with Trés Belle is a great addition to the village’s cultural offerings,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “We are excited to have these talented singers perform in Orland Park.” The women formed their group to be similar to The Three Tenors. All three singers have performed

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Halloween Tea this Friday Ladies are invited to grab their broomsticks and join in the Halloween Tea this Friday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Anderson Center of the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Guests will be greeted by cackling witches, serving spider cider tea, and a buffet table filled with goodies and tea sandwiches. Guests can enter a witch cackling contest and Supplied photo are encouraged to wear a witch hat, as does Judy Carlson shown above. Professional storyteller Megan Wells will entertain the tea guests with a The Orland Park Arts Commission presents the soprano trio, Trés Belle, unique combination of inspiration and humor. Tickets must be reserved this Sunday, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Exhibit Hall of the Cultural Center, 14760 S. Park Lane. in advance and cost $30. Call The Center at 361-3650.

outside of the United States and have been honored for their vocal performances. On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Arts Commission will present Music Around the World with the Melamed Band. Tickets for Trés Belle are $20

and can be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave. or at the Sportsplex Office, 11351 W. 159th St. For more information, call the Rec. Department at 403-7275. There are no refunds.

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