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Thursday, November 26, 2015

VIDEO GAMING IN WORTH

Mayor, trustee spar over café liquor license

By Sharon L. Filkins

Snow kidding! Marist heads to state championship game

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Marist football players jump in the snow last Saturday night after the RedHawks beat Waubonsie Valley, 31-16, in the IHSA Class 8A state semifinals in Chicago. Marist will face Loyola at 7 p.m. Saturday for the state championship at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

The 23rd-seeded Redhawks (9-4) are an unlikely state finalist team. Out of 526 teams that played in a state title game, only four came in with four losses. For much more on Marist and the big-game losses by St. Laurence and St. Xavier University, see SPORTS.

STATE OF THE VILLAGE

Evergreen Park future has never been brighter, mayor declares

By Sharon L. Filkins Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton reflected on his health scare a few years ago when he had West Nile Virus, but he stated that he is much improved physically, much like the state of the village.

“During that siege, I Iost 60 pounds, but thanks to your prayers and the grace of God, I am standing here before you in my 14th year as mayor and I am happy to be here,” Sexton told a crowd of about 80 during the 14th annual State of the Village address presented on Nov. 19 at the Evergreen Park Senior Center.

Sexton’s comments then turned to the health of the village.

“The future of our village has never been brighter,” he said. “I believe business people have found out where we are because we have new stores coming in daily.”

Then, for the first time since the purchase of the former Evergreen Plaza by DeBartolo Development and Lormax Stern earlier this year, Sexton mentioned the names of several major retailers coming to the new, outdoor, upscale shopping center planned at the southwest corner of 95th Street and Western Avenue.

They include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Whole Foods, TJ Maxx, Party City and DSW Shoes.

He added that the Carson Pirie Scott store located on the site will remain open during the construction of the new Center and urged the audience to shop there during the holidays. He said the store is building a new location at the Center and hopes to be in it by the end of 2016 or by early 2017.

He also cited the recent additions of Meijer’s Grocery, Binny’s and Mariano’s as a plus for the village.

“New businesses such as these create jobs in construction, retail and customer service, providing employment for our residents,” the mayor said.

However, he reminded the audience that the village also has many small businesses, and they are not to be forgotten.

“Let’s keep the ‘green’ in Evergreen Park and supSee EVERGREEN, Page 5

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What started as a routine Worth Village Board meeting on Nov. 17 took a quick turn when the approval of a business application for Eli’s Café, located at 10607 S. Harlem Ave., sparked a heated discussion about granting another liquor license for a video gaming café.

Over the strong objections of Trustee Colleen McElroy, the application was approved in a 5-1 vote.

McElroy, who co-chairs the Economic Development Commission with Trustee Rich Dziedzic, who also oversees Building, Licensing and Ordinances in his role as trustee, adamantly objected to the vote because the Economic Development Commission had recommended in its Nov. 12 meeting that it not be approved.

“What are we doing here?” she

asked. “What is more important to the village, sales tax revenue or the appearance of our village?”

McElroy reminded the board that Roma’s Café, also a video gaming business, had been approved last month and granted a liquor license.

“We are working on a longrange plan for the village with the RTA and hired a consultant to advise us. They have recommended to us that we look at the number of same-type businesses allowed to determine what is best for the overall future of Worth.

Are we just wasting everyone’s time?" she asked.

Citing a recent Open House Town Hall meeting on the Long-Range Plan, McElroy said it seemed apparent that residents want more restaurants, both fine dining and family-style, along See WORTH, Page 5

Palos Hills votes on limits for chickens per household

By Michael Gilbert Palos Hills officials believe they have come up with a fair ordinance to address a fowl issue.

The city council last Thursday voted unanimously to draft an ordinance that limits residents from keeping more than four chickens on their property and prohibits anyone in town from owning a rooster.

City officials stated last week that Palos Hills’ animal ordinance was “pretty broad,” and not extremely detailed when it pertains to rules and regulations on chickens and other fowl. The current ordinance, which has been on the books for

years, does not restrict the number of chickens or roosters per household.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett told the council he fielded a few calls this summer from residents complaining about a noisy rooster and chickens roaming free in the neighborhood. Bennett said another caller told him allowing chickens attracts coyotes and other predators.

“There’s really nothing to our ordinance,” Bennett told the council. “We can do three things: we can keep what’s on the books; make some modifications or ban them altogether.”

Several aldermen then spoke up in support of allowing residents to continue to own chickens.

Ald. Mike Lebarre (3rd) noted since Palos Hills has been allowing chickens “probably since the beginning of time” that it “would be pretty difficult” to ban them now.

Palos Hills officials considered following neighboring Palos Park’s policy of restricting the number of chickens based on the size of a resident’s lot, but ultimately decided against it.

“I think figuring out how many we want to allow max is probably a better bet instead of dealing with (number of chickens) per acre and half acre,” said Ald. Joan Knox (1st), who serves See PALOS HILLS, Page 5

FLAP-JACKS STILL GOING STRONG

An Oak Lawn favorite finds new home and lets the food attract crowds

By Dermot Connolly

It's all downhill from here

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Taking advantage of last weekend's snow, a sledder speeds down the hill Sunday at the Hickory Hills Park District facility at 9100 S. 88th Ave. More photos: Page 4.

Flap-jacks restaurant has been a popular breakfast and lunch destination in Oak Lawn since it opened in 1995 at 111th and Cicero Avenue, and many feared it would be lost when the redevelopment of the commercial property it was located on necessitated a move.

However, the owners, brothers Nick and George Stamos, were adamant about staying in Oak Lawn, where they have lived since the 1970s, and were able to find a new spot in the corner of another shopping strip at 4710 W. 95th St. “We opened in August 2014, and business has been great. It has been great due to the support of the community,” said Nick Stamos. “You should see this place on Saturdays and Sundays.”

The restaurant, known for its pancakes and omelettes, is open

from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

George Stamos is credited with creating the restaurant’s five homemade batters, seven homemade syrups and toppings.

“We’re on a busy corner (just east of Cicero Avenue) — we might be in a quieter corner, but we like this spot,” said Stamos.

“Of course, we would have liked to stay where we were too,” he added with a smile.

He was reluctant to move from the original location, and the village ended up giving the owners $2.3 million in compensation for having to move out of the TIF district.

“Coopers Hawk restaurant is now where we were located,” Stamos noted.

He said the new location, formerly the site of the Top Notch restaurant, required a lot of See FLAP-JACKS, Page 5

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge DUI arrest is made Robert M. Hurley, 59, of the 10800 block of South Major Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol when he was stopped for a traffic violation Friday in the 10900 block of Princess Avenue.

Police said he failed field sobriety tests and refused to submit a breath sample. He is due in court on Jan. 13.

Retail theft charge Photo by Dermot Connolly

New Chicago Ridge police officer Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski (at left) congratulates the newest member of his force, Police Officer Matthew Rapp, and hands him his badge following his swearing-in ceremony during the Nov. 17 Village Board meeting. He joins the department following the death of Officer Steve Smith, who died in a collision caused by a wrong-way driver on Sept. 13 on Interstate 294.

Oak Lawn police find most businesses are complying during tobacco sales checks Oak Lawn police said that recent compliance checks for tobacco sales at 39 businesses in the village turned up on Nov. 18 and 20 reported a 91 percent compliance rate.

They said two of the 39 businesses were closed when the police dropped by, and three sold cigarettes to minors working with the police department.

Division Chief Randy Palmer said the police department will send congratulatory or warning letters, depending on the individual results, to each of the

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businesses informing them of the results of the compliance test.

Follow-up tests will be held in early 2016, he said.

The compliance checks are done in accordance with guidelines drawn up by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, which gave the village a grant allowing the department to continue its education and enforcement program regarding tobacco sales. All of the businesses that were visited had received letters in October explaining the program, Palmer said.

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Lauren B. Yozze, 28, of the 7500 block of West 109th Street, Worth, was charged with retail theft in the Michael’s store in Chicago Ridge Mall at 6:20 p.m.

Friday. Security officers reported stopping her outside the store after seeing her leave with merchandise worth $207.56 concealed in her clothing, police said. She is due on court on Dec. 18.

Drivers face license charges • Sarah L. Parchem, 24, of the 14500 block of South Mozart Avenue, Posen, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:59 a.m. Saturday at 105th Street and Southwest Highway. Police said she was also cited for having overly tinted windows. She is due in court on Dec. 18.

• Yousef D. Khazneh, 20, of the 10100 block of South Parke Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license and driving too fast for conditions after being stopped at 8:09 p.m. Saturday in the 9500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue.

He is due in court on Dec. 18.

• Jesus Bomila-Salazar, 25, of the 1100 block of West 18th Place, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license, and driving without lights when required following a traffic stop on Saturday in the 9100 block of South Harley Avenue. He is due in court on Dec. 9.

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Attempt to dodge cab fare fails

Landlord faces battery charge

Dejon Irving, 19, of Chicago, was charged with theft of service after he allegedly walked away without paying for a $22 cab ride at 9:49 a.m. Nov. 18, at 94th Street and Kedzie Avenue. Police said he was apprehended nearby.

Frank C. Kroll, 42, of the 10500 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with battery after allegedly punching through the window of an apartment he owns in the 9500 block of South Kostner Avenue, striking a female tenant at 1:04 p.m. Nov. 16.

The tenant said he turned off her electricity, and insulted her when she came outside to investigate. She then went back in and locked her door, and when he punched the nearby window, glass struck her face. He is due in court on Dec. 29.

Retail theft charges • Leroy Saffold, 68, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 18. Police said he took seven items worth a total of $57.05.

• Ryan Hamilton, 18, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 11:45 p.m. last Thursday, at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took a cellphone and charger worth a total of $149.

• Shawn Smallwood, 31, of Riverdale, was charged with retail theft aft CVS, 3201 W. 95th St., at 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Police said he left the store with eight toiletry items worth $39.99

Woman arrested on warrants Robyn R. Matthews, 28, of Chicago, was arrested on two outstanding warrants following a traffic stop at 12:45 a.m. Nov. 16 at 99th Street and Homan Avenue. Police said she was driving a rental car, and was charged with driving without insurance and obstruction for providing false information.

DUI charge is filed Ryan J. Coates, 29, of Hometown, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and speeding when he was stopped at 2 a.m. Nov. 14 at 98th Street and Kedzie Avenue.

Disorderly conduct charge fil d Alicia Burke, 40, of Evergreen Park, was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly making repeated nuisance phone calls at her home. She was also arrested on a warrant for failure to appear in court on a previous charge.

Oak Lawn Drug possession charges fil d • Tyler James Cardinal, 22, of the 10900 block of South Keating Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug equipment when police were called to investigate a report of a sleeping driver at 8:54 p.m. Nov. 16 in a parking lot at 10441 S. Cicero Ave. Police said Cardinal was awake, but was in possession of a bag of the controlled substance known as K2, a synthetic cannabis, and a metal pipe used to smoke it. He was held for a bond hearing the following day.

• Jason S. Ball, 32, of the 9900 block of South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment when he was arrested in a parking lot in the 9100 block of South Cicero Avenue at 6:08 p.m. Nov. 13.

Police said Ball is known to them and was acting suspiciously.

They said he was carrying two small bags of heroin in his pockets, and syringes and a spoon used to prepare heroin. Ball was held for a felony bond hearing.

Collision results in DUI arrest David T. Batka, 28, of the 10200 block of South California Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a two-car collision at 11:37 a.m. Nov. 13 in the 8700 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police said his car had struck another vehicle from behind and he registered .391 blood-alcohol count on a breath test, nearly four times the legal limit. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for evaluation and issued a summons to appear in court on Jan. 7.

Drivers caught with suspended licenses Keshawnda C. Murdock, 20, of the 3700 block of West 80th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and without a rear registration light at 6:26 p.m. Nov. 17 at 95th Street and Mayfield Avenue. She is due in court on Dec 30.

Mark A. Wertschnig. 47, of the 4600 block of South Springfield Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and expired registration at 1:36 p.m. Nov. 18 in the 9500 block of South Pulaski Road. He is due in court on Jan. 21.

Car is burglarized A 2016 Subaru Forester was broken into while the SUV was parked in a lot in the 4700 block of West 95th Street between 11:30 and 11:43 a.m. Nov. 18. Police said the front window was smashed and missing items included a GPS device and a wallet containing $600.

Palos Hills Threatening texts lead to harassment charge Amanda Holwell, 43, of Palos Hills, was charged with harassment by electronic communication at 7 p.m. last Thursday.

Police said another woman reported that Holwell had continued to send her threatening text messages after being told to stop.

She was held for a bond hearing.

Vacation home scam discovered A woman reported being the victim of an Internet fraud scheme at 5 pm. Last Thursday.

The victim said she had agreed to rent a vacation home through an ad found on Craigslist, and wired $1,100 to confirm the reservation. But she said that when she contacted the area where the homes were supposedly located,

she was told that they were not even built yet and were not being rented.

Identity theft aff cting bank account reported A case of identity theft was reported to police at 11:30 a.m.

Nov. 18. The victim said she checked her bank account online on Nov. 16, and discovered three fraudulent charges amounting to $497.10.

Worth Hit-and-run leads to charges Pete Wilson Jr., 43, of the 7100 block of West 113th Street, Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license and other offenses following an alleged hitand-run accident at 6:49 a.m. Nov. 18 in the 11100 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Another driver told police Wilson had struck his vehicle from behind while at a red light at the intersection, and then drove away.

Wilson, who later turned himself in, also faces charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and failure to provide aid or information on a property damage accident. He is due in court on Dec. 11.

Driver faces drug charges Nicholas M. Arends, 27, of the 10700 block of South Depot Avenue, Worth, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance, a felony, and other offenses following a traffic stop at 8:26 p.m. Friday in the 7100 block of West 111th Street.

•Police said that when he was pulled over for disobeying a stop sign, a small bag of cocaine was found in his wallet. They said three bottles containing prescription drugs for someone else were also found in the car. He was also cited for driving on a suspended license. Arends was held for a bond hearing on Saturday.

Man charged after fight Isa Z. Allen, 19, of the 9800 block of West 56th Street, Countryside, was charged with battery after police were called to a disturbance at a home in the 7200 block of West 113th Street, at 2:55 a.m. Saturday. Witnesses said Allen physically assaulted a 20-year-old Oak Lawn man at the party. He is due in court on Dec. 11.

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Secretary of State honored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was recognized on Monday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving National President Colleen Sheehey-Church as the 2015 Legislative Champion.

Sheehey-Church cited White’s leadership in the fight against drunk driving, and his efforts to implement and improve Illinois’ Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) program.

“I am honored to receive this prestigious recognition,” said White. “I want to applaud and commend MADD and MADD National President Colleen Sheehey-Church for all that they do to help combat drunk driving, not only in Illinois, but across the nation. MADD’s tireless efforts have saved thousands of lives, and made roads in Illinois and around the country much safer. But I want to be clear, we have more work to do and we must remain vigilant in keeping drunk drivers off of our roads.”

“MADD is thankful for the leadership of Secretary of State White for recognizing that our battle to stop the scourge of drunk driving is not nearly finished,” said MADD National President Sheehey-Church.

“His fearless leadership has set the tone for many to rededicate themselves this year to eliminating drunk driving once and for all.”

Illinois has become a national leader for its DUI countermeasure efforts, having been awarded a top 5-star rating from MADD. Illinois’ BAIID program was highlighted by MADD as a key reason for the top ranking.

White noted that over the last two years his office’s BAIID program has prevented more than 90,000 vehicles from starting because driver breath tests detected alcohol. Since 2009, when White expanded BAIID to include first-time DUI offenders, drunk driving deaths in Illinois have dropped by 24 percent.

Breakfast with Santa to benefit Advocate Children’s Hospital The Hearts for Hope Breakfast with Santa fundraiser will be held Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Ridge Country Club, 10522 S. California Ave., Chicago.

Breakfast with Santa will be held at 9 a.m. and repeated at noon. Reservations are being taken now for either time slot. Tickets are $30 for adults and $22 for kids; children under the age of 2 are free.

Proceeds from this annual event benefit the young patients and families served by Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn.

The program will feature a full breakfast buffet with Santa and his helpers. Children will have the opportunity to participate in holiday activities,

such as storytelling and crafts; share their wish lists with Santa; and have their photographs taken with Santa and friends.

Nancy Gee, an award-winning children’s author from Orland Park, will make her book “The Secret Drawer” come to life at Breakfast with Santa as she will read it aloud to children and parents. As an early Christmas present, every child who attends will receive a signed copy of the book.

In the spirit of giving, guests also are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the children at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Tickets can be reserved online at http://bit.ly/ACHSanta.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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A Thanksgiving tale featuring Uncle Jack and his pal ‘Rosie’

Students take part in annual Military Ball Richards High School students Sydney Torres and Brandon Jackson enjoy a laugh with Shepard High School JROTC instructor Major Dan Johnson (reflection in the mirror). Torres and Jackson were selected Duchess and Duke of the District 218 Military Ball. More than 300 students enrolled in Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs in District 218 gathered recently for the seventh annual Military Ball at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip.

District 218 graduate U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Dennis Powers, a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, served as guest speaker. Powers has worked on unmanned air systems for Special Operations Command, as a helicopter pilot, on the operational and test squadron for the MV-22 Osprey, and many other roles around the world.

In honor of Thanksgiving, I would like to share a column I originally wrote for the Southwest NewsHerald on Nov. 19, 2010.

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e often hear that Thanksgiving gets lost between bags of candy collected at Halloween and wrapping presents for Christmas.

Well, this is a Thanksgiving tale.

Let me introduce you to my Uncle Jack. Jackie Lynn was a fun-loving and sometimes sarcastic individual. He was the younger brother of my mother.

He was a free spirit who did not suffer fools lightly. But he was loyal and hard-working. He liked to have a good time, and my early memories of him consisted of playing games and wrestling on the floor.

He was born in Chicago but moved to Ireland with some other family members after the death Joe of a grandmother I never knew.

Boyle He returned to the U.S. and did a stint in the U.S. Navy. Jack was proud and often stubborn. He told me that while In Ireland he left school after an argument with his grade-school teacher.

Jack never went back. His education was the school of hard knocks, which involved a series of delivery jobs during the 1960s and the early 1970s.

I would work part-time during summers with my uncle during this period, helping deliver Borden’s Milk and later Jays Potato Chips. Our days were spent talking about some of our eccentric relatives and baseball.

I should point out that Jack taught me to drive.

“You should have seen the look on the face of the lad,” Jack laughed when describing my driving technique to my father. However, my dad did not share my uncle's enthusiasm My dad was angry because my first driving lesson came as a 4-year-old. Jack, knowing my love of cars, decided to plop me in his lap and let me take over the steering through the side streets of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood.

“He was smiling ear to ear,” added Jack. My father was not impressed at the time, but laughed about it often in later years.

And now for that Thanksgiving tale. We invited Jack and his family over for Thanksgiving during the late 1960s. I should mention that Jack loved animals. Going to his home was a like a visit to Brookfield Zoo. A couple of dogs, parakeets and even a parrot could be found wandering around his residence.

So, it was not surprising that Jack brought a pet along with his family to our Thanksgiving event.

Her name was Rosie. But Rosie was not a dog or a cat, a parakeet or a parrot.

Rosie was a monkey.

She was the type of monkey that would be seen perched on the shoulder of organ grinders. Rosie arrived in a cage, but wasn't there for long. Jack, a big kid at heart, let her out to frolic around the house.

I just remember the monkey did not have the greatest disposition. I believe it nipped at me a couple of times. She would do that with Jack but that did not bother him. He would only laugh and continue to play with Rosie.

While we digested our meal and dessert, Rosie became the focus of our attention. But to make the evening memorable, somebody opened the front door. Rosie made a quick exit, running down the street.

The monkey was quickly followed by Jack, who got to Rosie before she climbed a tree in the middle of the block. I don't remember any neighbors peering out of their windows. Maybe they became used to the antics from the Boyle household.

Jack is no longer with us, but these memories are always shared at this time of the year. Jack — and even Rosie — reminds us that Thanksgiving is sharing good times with turkey and all the trimmings.

Maybe it's not a Norman Rockwell moment, but this is my Thanksgiving tale.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

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

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Hills Chamber of Commerce members OAK LAWN Board approves get pointers on using social media

By Dermot Connolly Being active on social media is important for businesses because it is “a new way of listening” to customers, Nina Nowaczyk told members of The Hills Chamber of Commerce last Thursday.

A couple of dozen members of the chamber serving Palos Hills and Hickory Hills attended the lunch meeting at Prime Time restaurant in Hickory Hills, where Nowaczyk, the educational partnerships coordinator at Lewis University, discussed the value of social media for building business.

Nowaczyk teaches classes about social media to mature students at Lewis University, and invited chamber members to attend four monthly classes in social media she plans to hold at the university’s Hickory Hills campus beginning in January. She gave a synopsis of the classes at the meeting, touching on the uses of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

According to Nowaczyk, 79 percent of the population using the Internet has a social media presence.

“You’re missing out on a lot of business if you don’t use social media,” she said.

Jennifer Fullerton, the executive director of the Hickory Hills Park District, said senior citizens are coming to her looking for help getting email and social media accounts set up.

Facebook is the most widely used, and Nowaczyk said it can be used for more than sharing news and jokes with family and friends.

“Facebook should be looked at as a business, because companies use it to attract new customers,” she said. “Companies are reaching you through social media without you even knowing it,” she said, explaining how ads are placed on users’ newsfeeds according to the activity of the users.

She said businesses can and do use Facebook to keep in touch with their customers.

“Many business owners say the hardest thing about social media

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Nina Nowaczyk, educational partnerships coordinator with Lewis University, discusses the advantages of having a social media presence for businesses during a lunch meeting of The Hills Chamber of Commerce held Nov. 19 at the Prime Time Restaurant, 7750 W. 95th St., in Hickory Hills.

is they have to share information,” said Nowaczyk, adding that some are concerned about uncomplimentary comments being left.

“But this isn’t Mad Men any more, with their posters on the wall,” she contended. “(Social media) is customer service also.

You can respond to complaints immediately. It is just a different way of listening to customers.”

“LinkedIn is like the professional Facebook,” she added. “A lot of people use it to find jobs, so having a LinkedIn profile establishes you as the professional in your business.”

“You can still promote your business on Twitter,” she said. “It just takes a little longer because you only have 140 characters to get your message across.”

She said that using Instagram to promote businesses is a little more challenging. The application, which is used mainly to share photographs and brief captions, has surged in popularity among teens and young adults. Snapchat is another growing social media application that has yet to be harnessed as a tool for business.

How much time do you have for marketing, she said, pointing out that systems can be set up to allow automatic postings on social media.

David Adam, practice developer at Mid America Orthopedics in Palos Hills, said increasing its social media presence helped attract new clients.

“When I started in 2013, we had no social media presence and we used to average seven new patients per month,” said Adam. After he began a campaign in January, Adam said the number of new patients jumped to 75 per month. ‘(Social media) is the future,” said Adam.

“The world is new and different. We’re often so afraid of (social media),” said Paula Gardner, of Gardner Eye Care in Hickory Hills. “But it connects us in a way that we’ve never been connected before.”

Nowaczyk also encouraged business owners to become active in social media, particularly on Facebook, even if they think their clientele is just local.

“No one uses phone books anymore,” she said, before telling an anecdote about people from outof-state contacting a local business for an elderly parent. “Where do you think they found them, on Facebook,” she said.

Gardner and Michael Weber, of Minuteman Press in Hickory Hills, and Patty Lam Luu, a legal assistant with Walter & Zac law firm in Palos Hills, were among the listeners who agreed that having Facebook pages has helped their businesses.

Theresa Stack, secretary for the Hills Chamber, said member businesses can help each other with advertising on Facebook too, by liking and sharing each other’s posts. “I’ve liked and shared all their stuff, that just expands the audience. Just keep it up,” she said.

Nowaczyk’s 45-minute morning classes will be offered once a month, January through April, covering how to make the best use of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.

More information and registration for the social media classes may be obtained by contacting the Hills Chamber of Commerce at (708) 233-6860 or thehillschamber@gmail.org. The website is www.thehillschamber.org.

Lipinski, Murphy working to bolster Buy America provisions Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) and state Sen. Chris Murphy (DConn.) said they are fighting to protect and bolster Buy America provisions in the surface transportation reauthorization bill.

Lipinski, the most senior member from Illinois on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, assisted in passing a six-year transportation bill in the House earlier this month. Following its passage, he was chosen to serve on the conference committee to work out the differences between the House and Senate versions of this legislation.

In a letter to the House and Senate, Lipinski and Murphy urge members to preserve certain aspects of both bills that strengthen Buy America provisions and boost American manufacturing, and to

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reject parts of the Senate bill that they say would weaken the Buy America requirements of the bill.

“We support provisions in both bills that increase the domestic content of rolling stock procured with Federal Transit Administration funds from 60 percent to 70 percent,” said Lipinski and Murphy in the letter. “This modest increase is phased in incrementally over the next five years and will ensure that equipment used and paid for by taxpayers is manufactured with a higher percentage of American-made materials. These provisions should be maintained in the final conference report, along with part of the Housepassed bill which makes Buy America compliance an eligible activity for technical assistance and will help the transit commu-

nity comply with these important requirements.”

Lipinski and Murphy are also encouraging committee members to maintain provisions found in the Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015 (PRRIA) as they reconcile differences between that legislation and the rail title included in the Senate bill.

Part of PRRIA codifies Buy America requirements for Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loans, a program that has the capacity to provide $35 billion in direct loans and loan guarantees for rail infrastructure improvements, the two legislators said.

While the House and Senate

bills contain the provisions, there are two provisions that Lipinski and Murphy are urging the committee to reject. Lipinski and Murphy said the Senate bill increases Amtrak’s procurement threshold for Buy America applicability from $1 million to $5 million.

Had this increased threshold been in place for this fiscal year, at least 85 percent of Amtrak’s anticipated capital projects would have been exempt from Buy America requirements, the legislators said.

Lipinski and Murphy said this increase opens the possibility of procurements being segmented into smaller contracts to avoid meeting the new threshold, thus creating even more Buy America exemptions.

4-year contract with police union

By Dermot Connolly The Oak Lawn Village Board at its meeting on Tuesday approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the police union.

Village Manager Larry Deetjen said the agreement with Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Oak Lawn Chapter 309 is worthy of celebration, and unanimous endorsement by the six trustees.

The last contract ended in 2014, and Deetjen highlighted a couple of changes in the new one, which encompasses 20152018.

“For the first time, any new hires to the department will have to live in Illinois, and within 50 miles of the village,” said the village manager, who said after the meeting that currently some members of both the police and fire departments live in Indiana.

Deetjen also noted that the new contract also requires union members to beginning contributing a “slightly larger” amount of money toward their health insurance premiums. Currently, the village pays 90 percent of health insurance premiums for members of the police union, but Deetjen sad that over the life of the contract, the union members’ contribution will increase from 10 to 15 percent.

The contract also includes a 1 percent pay raise for members retroactive for 2015, and 2.5 percent annual raises for each of the next three years.

“This shows how things can get done with listening, cooperating and negotiating,” he said. “This was done between the village and the union, without any outside arbitrators,” he pointed out.

While Deetjen said it deserved unanimous support from the trustees, the vote to approve it was 5-1, with Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) being the lone dissenter.

“I, too, salute the Oak Lawn police officers and the fine work that they do… but I can’t in good conscience vote for this contract because there is a small part that would be detrimental to the village,” said Streit, pointing out that it allows police to report to work with a blood-alcohol level up to .04 percent.

“Noting that the legal limit for driving is .08 percent, that level is often referred to as See OAK LAWN, Page 10

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Weekend snow delights sledders in Hickory Hills While a reported 11.2 inches of snow fell at O’Hare Airport on Friday night and Saturday, reports said that 5.8 inches fell in the southwest suburbs. Children, most of them accompanied by their moms and dads, braved dropping temperatures to go sledding at the Hickory Hills Park

District, 9100 S. 88th Ave. The large hill that faces Roberts Road drew a surprisingly large crowd Sunday afternoon. Moms and dads watched their kids go down the hill on sleds and inner tubes. Kids would take breaks with their parents to drink some hot chocolate.

Some parents said they were out for a couple of hours watching their kids have fun sliding down the hill. Temperatures had dropped to 10 degrees on Saturday night and did not rise above 26 degrees for the kids on Sunday. But they really didn't seem to mind.

Two sledders brave the chilly temperatures and prepare for takeoff down the steep snow-covered hill Sunday at the Hickory Hills Park District.

Mike Zuber, who lives near Chicago’s Midway Airport, cleans the glasses of his daughter, Maeve, 8, who returned to sledding down the hill at the Hickory Hills Park District.

Photos by Joe Boyle

Sledders go spinning around without losing balance as they head down the snow-covered hill.

Actors are welcome for ‘Do-It-Yourself’ Christmas Pageant at Calvin Church in OL The “Do-It-Yourself” Christmas Pageant will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at Calvin Church, 10056 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn.

The idea for the pageant came from Nicole “Nikki” Swiney, 9, of Worth, who previously put on her own impromptu pageant to Nikki Swiney tell the story of the birth of Jesus. She and her neighborhood friends used simple props and scenery last year. Parents would then come to watch.

Anyone from the community, children and

adults, who would like to participate in the Calvin Church version is welcome to be in it or be in the audience. Residents who have a costume (a simple bathrobe and square of cloth with a rope tie will do), should bring it. Participants who do not have a costume will be provided with one.

A one-hour practice begins at 3 p.m. with the actual performance starting at 4 p.m. Included will be songs and hand bells to ring.

Following the performance at 5 p.m., a simple meal will be served. The event is free.

More information can be obtained by calling the church office at (708) 422-0790.

SWSRA will hold grand raffle fundraiser South West Special Recreation Association is selling tickets for its grand raffle fundraiser to be drawn on Jan. 4.

SWSRA will be selling 1,000 tickets at $5 each or five for $20. Tickets can be purchased from SWSRA at the Alsip Park District, 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip.

The first prize is $500 donated by American

Body Company. The second prize is a one-night stay for two at the Double Tree Hilton in Alsip with brunch at Allgauer's Restaurant. The third prize is Chicago White Sox outfield reserved tickets. The fourth prize is a SWSRA gift basket with a $100 gift card, along with more prizes.

For more information, contact the SWSRA office at (708) 389-9423 or visit www.swsra.com.

SWSRA to host free autism support group session The South West Recreation Association will host a free support group for parents or guardians of children with autism from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Apollo Recreation Center, 12521 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip.

Visitors can talk and share ideas about raising a child diagnosed with autism. This will be a parent led group. Guests can provide feedback or just listen.

Due to the sensitive nature of topics and discus-

sion, is not recommended to bring children to the support group session. Parents or guardians who plan to attend can call (708) 389-9423 at least 24 hours in advance.

SWSRA was formed in 1981 to provide yearround quality recreation programs and services for individuals with disabilities or special needs.

For more information, visit the SWSRA website at www.swsra.com.

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News and events from our archives

U.S. Senator Paul Douglas visits Palos Country Club • 50 years ago From the Nov. 25, 1965 issue The story: U.S. Sen Paul Douglas (D-Ill.) attended the annual Palos-Orland-Worth Planning Council Awards banquet at the Palos Country Club.

The senator said he had spoken with officers of the Federal Housing and Home Agency to ask they begin planning grants requested by Palos Hills, in the amount of $120,000.

The quote: “There are now 180,000 people in this three-township area, and in 15 years, 400,000 can be expected,” said Douglas. “The southwest suburbs are the most rapidly growing area in metropolitan Chicago.”

Worth Post Office employees are fired and then rehired • 25 years ago

From the Nov. 22, 1990 issue The story: Seven Worth Post Office employees who were fired from their jobs earlier this

year have reason to be thankful this Thanksgiving. After being fired in January for leaving the office that had no heat and working bathroom facilities, the clerks returned to their jobs this week thanks to a decision by a federal arbitrator.

The clerks arrived at work on Dec. 26, 1989 to find there was no heat or working bathrooms.

After informing a supervisor, they were told that the heat and bathrooms would be fixed later that day. According to some of the clerks, the supervisor told them it would be OK to leave for the day. However, they soon received notices that they would be terminated in 30 days for insubordination.

The clerks then contacted the American Postal Workers Union Local 604-605 to fight their dismissal. After several months, they were informed they could return to work.

The quote: “It was like a burden was lifted off of me,” said clerk Jan Lapinskas. “I was very happy. I thought all along we would win.”

WMRD education specialist to address Trinity Seniors

Local volunteers return after assiting Katrina victims

Mary Carroll, community education specialist at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, will speak before Trinity Lutheran Fellowship Seniors at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn.

Carrolll , who will discuss the proper disposal of pharmaceuticals, speaks to

From the Nov. 24, 2005 issue The story: The volunteers returned from the Gulf Coast of Louisiana and Mississippi after

community and school groups about the district’s mission and tasks. She also arranges tours for the public at district facilities, and creates educational materials for all ages.

A MWRD employee for 17 years, she has spoken to more than 1,000 groups and arranged thousands of tours.

• 10 years ago

Hurricane Katrina struck. They provided supplies, food and helped clean up the area.

Donations were collected from local institutions, including the Worth Public Library, Chicago Ridge Mall and the Hilton Oak Lawn.

The quote: “It was surreal, like ‘Alice in Wonderland,” described volunteer Catherine Wojtowicz. “A building that looked like a church had a boat sticking out of it.”

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State senator serves as ‘Principal for a Day’ at Richards State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) spoke to students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn as part of his duties serving as “Principal for a Day” at the school.

At times the conversation, part of the Illinois Principals Association program designed to boost involvement in education from business and government leaders, seemed more like a press conference.

Cunningham didn’t blink when asked about the challenges of his work and Illinois’ budget impasse.

“Do I like my job?,” Cunningham said, repeating one student’s question. “I do. When I was about your age, I was really interested in government. I still really like that part of being involved in creating policy. There are parts of my job I don’t like, too.”

Specifically, Cunningham mentioned spending too much time away from his family, campaigning, and the frustrations of political gridlock.

Richards history teacher John Wydra and his students prepped for Cunningham’s visit by discussing how political parties — especially in a circumstance when one controls the executive branch and the other controls the legislative — can tangle.

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with a better atmosphere for the village in general.

McElroy suggested that the role of the EDC be reevaluated. “It would be nice to get some direction from the Board. What role do you see for the EDC?” “What they are doing, is good. Our last meeting was just a little rough,” Dziedzic responded.

Trustee Kevin Ryan said, “The EDC is a recommending body, but we (the Board) have the final word. We don’t want to be counter-productive.”

Agreeing with him was Trustee Pete Kats. ”I agree, we need to control our liquor licenses, we need to take a good hard look at it and set a number. But to say ‘No’ to this one would be wrong. A lot of hard work has gone into this project.”

Prior to the vote, Dziedzic responded to McElroy’s comment about the earlier approval of Roma’s Café, stating that there had been a misunderstanding with the owner of Eli’s Café about the timing of the paperwork needed for his application.

“They have come forward in good faith and provided the information needed and have offered to make the changes we had requested regarding the type of food they will serve. We are comfortable with allowing

“This wasn’t too much of an issue the first four years I was in Springfield because we

had a Democratic governor and a Democratic legislature,” said Cunningham. “But now we have a Republican governor and a Democratic legislature, so that tends to cause gridlock.”

Students asked about the state’s debt. Cunningham answered candidly.

“Right now it’s hard to be optimistic or see a light at the end of the tunnel. This is the first time in my five years where I’ve felt really frustrated. Generally speaking, this has been probably the one thing that’s been most unpleasant about the job,” he said.

Part of the issue involves the expiration of the temporary income tax increase.

“We have to figure out how to make a budget with a lot less money coming in. It’s hard. Both sides are really dug in right now. Hopefully, we’ll break out of this in the next couple of months or so,” he said.

When asked further about the state’s debt, Cunningham used a metaphor that most would easily understand.

“Illinois is deep in debt. The state is still spending money. It’s like with credit cards. If you don’t pay your credit card bill, it keeps getting bigger,” Cunningham said.

another liquor license at this time.”

In a statement before the vote was taken, Mayor Mary Werner said, “I have supported this project from the beginning because the business owner, Elias Mseeh, also owns the property and has proved to be a good business partner with the village.”

In a later interview, McElroy said, “We need to make sure we are all on the same page with our long-range plans and what we want for the village. We (the EDC) need more communication from the liquor commissioner (the mayor) and building, licensing and ordinances. These applications should be coming to the EDC first for review, especially on businesses prohibited by our Municipal Code. How long are we supposed to wait for paperwork to be in order? We need more control of what is coming in. I believe we are over saturated with video gambling businesses and I am not in favor of any more being approved.”

Werner later addressed those issues.

“The heart of the problem seems to be that the Board has the authority to change an ordinance,” said Werner. “There are two mandates in our Municipal Code; the number of liquor ordinances allowed and the number of tattoo licenses. If we want to add a liquor license, we can change the ordinance, which is what we did in this case.”

Werner reiterated that she had been for this project from day one because the business owner was also the landlord and had proved

to be a good partner with the village.

“The building has been empty for a long time and he has maintained it and kept it in good shape,” she said.

She added that even though there had been a delay in the paperwork being turned in, when Mseeh returned in September still expressing the desire to open the business, Werner sent an email to the trustees on Sept. 10 asking if they were interested in adding a liquor license. All were in favor except McElroy.

Werner said she notified Dziedzic of the responses on Sept. 14. In October, the required paperwork was returned. The next step was for the EDC to review it. On Oct. 6, all the information was provided to the EDC so they would have it for their Nov. 12 meeting.

“The bottom line is that even though the EDC does not recommend an approval, the Board has the final authority” Werner said.

Currently, there are 24 liquor licenses in Worth, with 13 of them issued to businesses with video gambling, including the recent approval of licenses for Roma’s Café (not open yet) and Eli’s Café.

In other business, the board voted approval to continue its Electric Aggregation Program and Power Supply Agreement with Eligo Energy LLC. The contract calls for a flat rate charge to residents and no charge for opting out of the program.

she has received complaints from residents because of the amount of noise they produce, especially in the morning.

“I know I got phone calls that they were waking up babies,” she said.

The draft ordinance also states that all food for chickens must be kept in “rodentproof containers,” the chickens must be kept in a coup, building or pen that “protects them from predators and trespassers” and is at least 25 feet away from the home. The enclosures must also be cleaned a minimum of once every seven days.

The council did not come to a decision on what to do with residents who already own more than four chickens. City officials discussed grandfathering in those people, but the issue is not addressed in the draft ordinance.

Ald. Marty Kleefisch (1st) was the lone official to state he was opposed to allowing chickens in town.

“I believe farm animals should be on agriculturally zoned properties, not residentially zoned properties,” Kleefisch told the council.

“As cute as it sounds to have your own eggs in the backyard, I don’t think it’s appropriate for an urban setting.”

Although the city is on the verge of adopting the ordinance, Knox does not anticipate it will lead to an influx of chickens in town.

“I don’t think (the ordinance) is going to bring people in droves to get chickens,” Knox said. “I think people that really want chickens are the chicken people already. I think we’re just setting some perimeters.

“When we pass this ordinance, I’m not running out to get a chicken.”

Those found in violation of the chicken ordinance are subject to an $80 fine, Knox said.

In other news, Palos Hills officials voted 5-4 to table a vote on creating a new classification in the liquor ordinance for video gaming cafés.

Labarre asked for the vote to be postponed because the full council was not present with the absence of Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th).

It is expected the item will be removed from the table once all 10 aldermen are present.

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State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) served as Principal for a Day this week at Richards High School. He talked politics and the state budget crisis with several government classes.

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WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

Taking it to the bridge was the theme of last week’s Whatizit.

The majority of responses guessed that the photo was of a bridge at various locations.

But it was Dan and Kathy Higgins, of Chicago Ridge, who answered correctly. Dan and Kathy said it was the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center at 10900 S. Laramie Ave. in Oak Lawn. The nature path has hills and plenty of wildlife to look at along the way. That includes a bridge on which walkers, joggers, and bike riders can take a break and look for fish and ducks in the water.

Jan Merchantz, of Evergreen Park, and Vince Vizza, also of Evergreen Park, both said it was the bridge over at The Center in Palos Park. The bridge at the Wolfe Wildlife Center looks similar to the one at The Center. Celeste Cameron, of Worth, said it was the Children’s Farm at The Center.

For this week’s quiz, the clue for the photo above is: Wall of honor.

Send those guesses by noon on Monday to thereporter@comcast. net. Make sure to include your name and hometown.

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as chairwoman of the city council’s legislation and ordinance committee.

Ald. Ricky Moore (4th) agreed with Knox’s suggestion.

“I feel we should keep it simple and nip it in the bud,” Moore said. “Let’s not make it something major.”

The council tossed around the idea of allowing five or six chickens per residency, but ultimately settled on the number four.

“I think most people have the chickens for the eggs and (four chickens) should provide enough eggs,” Knox said.

Palos Hills officials had little trouble agreeing that roosters should be prohibited in town.

“If the purpose (of allowing chickens) is for the eggs and roosters do not lay eggs then I would say we discount roosters (from the ordinance),” Knox said.

Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd) added there have occasionally been roosters in town and

Flap-Jacks

Owners Nick (at left) and George Stamos, with general manager Mary Janin between them, stand at the counter in their Flap-Jacks restaurant, which has been at its new location at 4710 W. 95th St., in Oak Lawn for just over a year.

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updating and rehabbing, but “we were lucky to find this. Suitable spaces for restaurants are hard to find in Oak Lawn.”

“We spent seven months working on it, but I enjoyed it. The only thing left of the old Top Notch is the floor,” he said.

“We’re very thankful to Mayor Sandra Bury and the other village officials who helped us,” he said.

“If we were older, maybe in our 70s, we would have considered retiring. But we’re in our 50s, and we wanted to keep working,” said Stamos, who just got married in August.

“Because the community has been good to us, we want to give back to the community,” said Stamos, explaining why the restaurant holds regular fundraisers for Park Lawn, a social service agency serving people with intellectual and development disabilities.

Flap-Jacks also serves as a drop-off point for donations for Toys for Tots.

The original Flap-Jacks was located about a block from the Park Lawn site at 5040 W. 111th St.

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both our large and small businesses. We have Oak Lawn nearby, but, please, spend your money here,” added Sexton. “One percent of the sales revenue comes back to our community. We need to support the mature businesses as well as the new.”

Sexton also announced an additional accomplishment of the village in the last year was the purchase of a 50- acre park where the village is planning to build an urban farm.

During the last year, a village garden on the site produced 1,000 pounds of vegetables and produce for the village food pantry.

“We are hoping our efforts will be comparable to the Ag School located at 111th Street

Photo by Dermot Connolly

“Over the years, we’ve developed a great friendship with them,” he said. “Several times a year, on Saturdays, we hold fundraisers in which 10 percent of each bill is donated to Park Lawn,” said Stamos, pointing out that the next fundraiser will be on Dec. 19.

“And it is not just the money we bring in, we contribute our own money, too,” he added.

“I think Park Lawn does great work. The people it serves would be lost without it.”

He said the restaurant recently hired a

client of Park Lawn as a bus girl. “She does a great job, and it is good for her to be able work and earn a paycheck,” he said.

Stamos said that while business has been good, they probably have lost some former customers who lost track of where they moved or what happened to them.

“A lot of our business comes by word of mouth,” said Stamos, admitting he doesn’t use rely much on advertising or social media.

“We let the food speak for itself.”

and Pulaski Road,” he said. “We have also built three dog parks there and are hoping to house some animals there to educate young people in their care and raising. We would like to add horses, which could aid in therapeutic programs for kids with special needs.”

As for the financial picture of the village, Sexton said, “We are planning a balanced budget for next year. Will your taxes go down? No. But, the village officials spend money very carefully, as we do with our personal finances.”

He reminded the audience that 76 percent of the local tax goes to the school districts.

Touching on public safety, the mayor reported that while there were no murders committed in the village in 2015, the number of thefts had increased. He attributed it to the

fact that there are increased retail establishments in the village. He praised the police department and said the village is protected with 62 full-time employees in the department.

Questioned by a member of the audience on whether the police were trained for the possibility of terrorist attacks in the village, Sexton replied, “Our officers are well-trained and there is Homeland Security training going on that the general public does not see.

We are well protected.”

Also attending the event were two journalism students from Evergreen Park High School, Nicole Yeboah and Serena Luciano.

They were there to cover the event for the school newspaper, “The Mustang Monitor.”

They were accompanied by Beth Spezia, activities director for the school.

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Reflecting upon our Thanksgiving traditions

Rev. Jackson stands up for the rights of American Arabs

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ith the rage of violence that grips the world, having a Happy Thanksgiving may be difficult for some of us.

However, the actions of fanatics in Paris and throughout the world should not prevent Americans from having one day to be thankful for what they do have. The terrorist attacks remind us that the world is not always pleasant. Dark clouds descend over certain regions of the globe and at home.

Senseless violence occurs too often in the streets of Chicago.

The recent execution of an innocent 9-year-old boy is an example of that. But it should also be a reminder that Thanksgiving is important for just that reason. It is about American values and traditions. It is a time when family and friends gather to have a great meal and socialize.

The origin of Thanksgiving dates back to Sept. 6, 1620, when the Pilgrims set sail for the “New World,” seeking a land where they could have both civil and religious liberty. But the voyage was filled with uncertainty. They finally arrived in what is now Massachusetts. The Pilgrims began building shelters, but they were unprepared for a cold winter.

Nearly half of the Pilgrims died before spring due to starvation and sickness. But as we have been told in our history books, the Pilgrims somehow persevered with the assistance of native Indians. They helped reap a bountiful harvest the following summer.

The Pilgrims were so grateful that they declared a three-day feast that began on Dec. 13, 1621 to thank God and their Indian friends, according to historians. This was not the first Thanksgiving in what would later become the United States (thanksgiving services were already being held in Virginia as early as 1607).

However, this was America’s first Thanksgiving Festival.

However, we know that story is too simple. Each year in Plymouth, Mass., where the Pilgrims first landed, two public commemorations take place. The official parade has residents of the town dressed like Pilgrims and beating drums during a march toward Plymouth Rock. But on the other side of Coles Hill, another group of people hold a different observance. They refer to Thanksgiving as a “national day of mourning,” due to what they claim is the destruction of Indian culture and their people.

These are two radically different versions of our history. While the Wampanoag tribe helped the Pilgrims survive that first year, they said the favor was not returned. Some historians suggest that the Indians arrived for what would become the first recognized Thanksgiving after hearing gunfire from the Pilgrims, who were about to celebrate their three-day feast.

Even the menu is in dispute. There's no evidence that turkey was served, but most likely geese and duck were. Venison, corn mush and steward, or traditional Wampanoag succotash, were most likely served. Cranberries were part of the landscape but would have been too tart for dessert. Sweet potatoes were not grown in North America. Grapes and melons may have been available.

The first Thanksgiving was most likely born more out of need than friendship, according to some historians. The settlers and the tribes sat down to eat more wary of each other than as actual friends. The presence of the settlers resulted in the demise of many of these tribes over the years.

While aspects of the origin of the first Thanksgiving and the relationship between the settlers and the tribes can be disputed, the development of the modern-day Thanksgiving cannot. The fowl has been replaced by a large turkey surrounded by mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes and yes, cranberry sauce. The desserts are replaced by either apple pie or pumpkin pie, or both.

President George Washington proclaimed the first Thanksgiving Day in 1789. While he may have been aware of the controversy surrounding these early feasts, he recognized their contribution to the survival of a new but struggling nation.

So, we believe we should all celebrate today, Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving has evolved into the quintessential American holiday. Give thanks for what you do have. And, to all of our readers, Happy Thanksgiving.

Attention shoppers: Be extra cautious during hectic holidays Many families will be putting away the leftovers later today, and some may even venture out to shop as Black Friday approaches. Our suggestion is to be careful and use common sense.

While you may be going out tonight or tomorrow and facing large crowds, remember that you are far from alone. Pickpockets and assorted thieves also are out in full force looking for easy marks. Even shoppers who take great care to be safe may have a moment when they let their guard down.

We don’t want you to shop in fear. Naturally, this should be a fun experience with family or friends. But keep in mind that malls attract these assorted thieves and it's best to have a game plan. Following a few safety tips will help.

The Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia shares some suggestions for women on dealing with pickpockets. They suggest not to carry a wallet in your purse. Conceal it in a buttoned or zippered pocket where it doesn’t show a bulge.

It is also best to use a purse that it is difficult to open. A purse with a zipper or snaps usually works best. Women who carry a shoulder bag should place the strap or straps diagonally across the body, as opposed to carrying it on the shoulder. This keeps the purse in front of them, instead of at the side or behind them, which sometimes happens with purses with long straps.

Women who carry a hand bag should make sure to hold it close to the front of their bodies, instead of on the wrist or loosely on the hand. Never leave a purse unattended on a store counter or in a grocery shopping cart.

The Metropolitan Police Department also has suggestions for men who shop during the holidays. The target areas for men are usually the back trousers, a suitcoat and sports jacket pockets, located both inside and out. A pickpocket usually avoids front trouser pockets, and especially buttoned or zippered pockets.

Men who carry a wallet in an unbuttoned jacket, coat or pants pocket should make sure it holds only what they can afford to lose. Keep large sums of money, credit cards, IDs in the front pocket or any buttoned or zippered pocket.

Some people even place a rubber band around their wallet because the rubber band creates friction and rubs against the fabric of a pocket. This way if someone attempts to remove it, the person will be alerted. The best place for keys is on a chain attached to clothing, the police state.

Metropolitan Police also warn men to resist patting their wallets. It allows criminals to know exactly where they keep their wallets.

Traveling through crowded malls while carrying a jacket, juggling countless bags while trying to keep a child from breaking anything you can’t afford makes you an attractive target to criminals looking to grab wallets and purses.

T We can’t take any chances with ISIS

By Glenn Mollette We know our world is filled with evil people and ISIS proved it again in Paris.

The radical Muslims associated with ISIS are unable to do anything but kill and destroy.

They are a cancer to any country and to all good people. Christian people of America would love to think we could simply just send more missionaries with Bibles to Syria and try to convert them all to Jesus.

Tragically, all the women would be raped and chained while the men would be beheaded.

It would be nice to hear about ISIS militants coming to their senses and leaving Syria with help and support for the free and democratic countries of the world. However, would we be able to trust them? How do we know which ones to trust?

We look upon Syrian refugees with suspicion and rightly so. We only need one rogue refugee to get into America, Germany and, yes France, and kill hundreds or thousands at a public event. Is it worth losing innocent Americans over our sympathy for the refugees? This is not a hard question to answer. The answer is no.

We should try to help the Turks who need weapons and financial support in Syria. We should try to create some safe zones in Iraq and Afghanistan for those needing to flee Syria. Better and easier for them to go there than to come here.

Germany will soon regret opening their gates to Syria and America will regret it as well. Sounds anti-Christian? Is it anti-Christian to protect our families and our children?

Do you open wide the doors of your house if you have a mix of non-poisonous and poison-

ous snakes crawling in the nearby woods?

I feel confident there are many good Syrian people. They need to stay in the Middle East for the time being.

What should America do immediately? Secure our borders. Stop entry into this country by all refugees from the Middle East. This is not a permanent decision but it needs to be in effect for the time being. Work with others to create safe zones in Iraq, Afghanistan and even in Syria.

Work with other people. Don’t gripe about Russia killing ISIS! Why do we care if Russia kills ISIS? Is our government worried that Russia will get the credit for stopping ISIS? Are we afraid they might get control of some oil?

We must also support and applaud the efforts of what France is doing to combat ISIS. We must tell Turkey and all the other surrounding countries that they need to get involved in this because we will not be there to bail them out when ISIS begins to attack their communities.

Finally, we must cut off as much of the money flow from ISIS as possible. This means taking out any oil refineries they have access to. If we are going to drop bombs on Syria we need to make them count.

Did somebody really say we should only let Christian Syrians into the country and not Muslims? If somebody said that, they had to be joking or crazy. We cannot trust the ISIS terrorists, period. They will say and do anything.

America cannot take chances. We are at war.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author. He is the author of 11 books and read in all 50 states.

Candidates should provide pipeline to prosperity

By Sean McGarvey With a message of economic populism, presidential contenders from both parties are fighting for votes from the middle class.

“Far too many Americans live on the edge of economic ruin. They see only a small portion of the population riding the economy’s ‘up' escalator,” noted Jeb Bush. In her campaign announcement, Hillary Clinton said, "the deck is still stacked in favor of those at the top. Everyday Americans need a champion.”

These are lofty sentiments. But unless a candidate supports the sorts of jobs that are key to middle-class livelihoods, such words are simply rhetoric. That's why every candidate needs to support infrastructure jobs in the energy sector.

Consider President Obama’s recent rejection of Keystone XL. The proposed 1,700-mile pipeline would have transported crude oil from western Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. According to the U.S. State Department, Keystone XL would have created 42,000 jobs. It would have also produced an additional 20,000 manufacturing positions, plus 118,000 spin off jobs generated by the supply chain necessary to complete the pipeline.

The federal government studied Keystone XL for seven years for every conceivable pitfall, and consistently found the pipeline to be environmentally sound. But that didn’t stop green radicals with no regard for middle-class jobs from blocking its construction. And it certainly didn’t stop the president from catering to these environmentalists’' agenda.

But the endless delay and recent rejection of Keystone XL is just the best-known casualty of this fanaticism. Numerous other job-creating pipeline projects are also languishing because activists have prioritized their rhetoric over America's economic well-being.

For example, the Sandpiper pipeline would move oil from North Dakota to Minnesota and Wisconsin and create 1,500 jobs. The Constitution pipeline would transport gas between New York and Pennsylvania, creating 1,300 jobs. Yet, both have been delayed and continue to face opposition despite being cleared by state and federal regulatory agencies.

Opponents of infrastructure jobs often argue that such positions are “temporary” and somehow insignificant. Apart from the strange notion that we should turn our noses up at any good-paying job, this line of reasoning shows a fundamental misunderstanding, likely the conceit of those who have never made a living using their hands.

Throughout their working lives, construction professionals work on numerous jobs in numerous locations. There are no "permanent" construction projects. Workers finish one job and then move on to the next. Along the way, they cultivate skills and build a career.

Pipeline projects also provide a fertile training ground for new workers. Through apprenticeship programs, unions use such projects to put people on the road to the middle class.

Pro-energy policies are pro-prosperity policies. Indeed, a new study by Wood McKenzie found that energy friendly policies would produce 2.3 million new jobs by 2035. If candidates are serious about helping the middle class, they must make supporting energy infrastructure projects a central part of their plans.

Sean McGarvey is president of North America’s Building Trades Unions, an alliance of 14 national and international unions in the building and construction industry that represent three million skilled craft professionals in the U.S. and Canada.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Recalling Fred Thompson’s political candor Former U.S. Senator Fred Thompson (R-Tenn.) died on Nov. 1. He will be remembered as a great American with vision and warm appeal to the American people.

As a lawyer from Nashville, he served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and in 1972, worked on the re-election of Tennessee Senator Howard Baker. Later, Baker picked Thompson to be a chief minority counsel on a senate committee looking into then President Richard M. Nixon’s Watergate corruption.

But acting in Hollywood movies was Thompson’s other career interest. He played roles in “The Hunt for Red October” and “Die Hard 2.” They were among 24 Hollywood films he performed in. When Al Gore’s Senate seat became available in 1994, the voters chose Thompson to fill it. IN 1996, he was re-elected for a six-year term.

It was his part-time acting as a district attorney on the TV series “Law and Order” that gave Thompson high regard among viewers as one who emulates truth, justice and conservative American values. People saw him as comfortable and competent in solving complex legal issues.

I experienced Thompson’s reassuring confidence in July 1997 after a senate committee

hearing on campaign financing involving “soft and hard” political contributions coming from Asian businessmen. Reporters and staff aides listened carefully as he expressed post-adjournment comments about “shopping bags” filled with cash flowing into the political parties in Washington as well as Thompson’s roles on TV as a respected attorney.

Thompson was the Republican co-chairman on the campaign finance committee, and John Glenn was the Democratic co-chairman. It was the day before Glenn’s 76th birthday with Mrs. Glenn in attendance. But most of the post hearing attention focused on the first term senator and part-time Hollywood actor celebrity who assessed the committee’s problems at hand and said, “We need to drain the swamp,” in seeking the truth.

In retrospect, Thompson made a run for president in 2007 but did not do well enough in the primaries. His legacy as a TV district attorney seeking truth, justice and conservative values and as a U.S. Senator with the same values is one that current political candidates for office of the president can’t easily portray to American voters.

— Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

here is a running joke in the white community that is somewhat racist. Every time there is a crisis, Rev. Jesse Jackson will be there in front of the cameras.

Few Americans have stood up for civil rights more than Jackson. He doesn’t take on the easy fights. He takes on the toughest ones, battles most other good people are afraid to fight.

I met Jackson back in 1974 when he met American Arab businessmen who were being libeled in Chicago’s biased mainstream news media.

Back then, American Arabs naively believed the news media was fair and objective.

The reality was many reporters allowed their personal priorities to slant their coverage. Reporters and editors with ties to Israel, for example, often twisted facts to make the Arabs look bad.

There were no American Arab journalists back then to counter the bias, which is why I became one.

American Arabs believed that if they had a strong vocal champion for their cause, they could get fairness. And Jackson wanted to help. He argued the Arab community had to fight, too, raising $100,000 for the cause. That was a lot back then, but the Arab community stepped up to the plate.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but the Chicago Sun-Times at the time turned it into something terrible. They interviewed several Arabs who were at that meeting, including me, and twisted our naïve comments and beliefs.

I couldn’t lie then and I can’t lie now.

The criticism against Jackson was very unfair. The truth is that Jackson, who was with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. when he was assassinated on April 4, 1968, has become a strong voice for civil rights, even involving victims of civil rights who were easy to hate. Like today, where many Americans hate Muslims and believe they should all be locked up in concentration camps, forced to carry special IDs, take special “oaths” to remain in America, or simply be deported.

Sometimes Jackson is the only person who has the courage to stand up and defend the victims of discrimination.

This past week I got a chance to see Jackson in person when he was the only civil rights leader to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Muslim community in Orland Park. Jackson traveled from his headquarters on Chicago’s South Side more than 20 miles to be with the leaders of the Orland Park Prayer Center, one of the Chicago area’s dozen mosques.

Only one media, a local community paper, sent a reporter.

WLS sent a camera. I felt embarrassed for journalism that so few media covered Jackson’s press conference. He made some powerful points.

Jackson said that what is happening to Muslims and to Syrian refugees happened to Jews back in the 1930s when America turned Jewish refugees away who were trying to flee the rise of Adolf Hitler’s Nazism; a Nazism I am proud to say my father and uncle, two Palestinians, fought against during World War II. He called the fear and refusal to accept Syrian refugees “unAmerican.” And I agree. He said so much more, that he would stand with Muslims, Arabs and Syria refugees during these times of increasing hate.

I wrote a news story about his comments for Al Jazeera English this week. You can check it out online.

If you believe in an America that is just and doesn’t allow terrorists of any religion or race to undermine our principles with fear, you will.

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK Visits with Santa Claus arranged by Evergreen Park Recreation Department The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is sponsoring visits to see Santa Claus beginning Friday, Dec. 4 at the facility, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. Visits can be arranged by calling the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, (708) 229-3373, or visit the center.

Registration is now being held.

Evergreen Park Chamber to hold holiday luncheon The Evergreen Park Chamber of Commerce Holiday Luncheon will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. Western Ave., Chicago.

The chamber will honor George Pappas, owner and proprietor of Pappys Restaurant and Tavern in the Green, as the “Business Person of the Year.”

Installation of chamber officers and directors will also take place. Entertainment will be provided by the Evergreen Park High School Madrigal Singers.

The registration fee is $40 per person. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Dec. 2.

More information can be obtained by calling the chamber at (708) 423-1118 or visit www. evergreenparkchamber.org events.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 2, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 16750, PARIS FOUNTIS, DORA FOUNTIS, AND UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 9174 9948 SOUTH WOOD LANE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 30, 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: LOT 33 IN JOHN C. DUFRAME AND COMPANY'S PALOS GARDENS, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 10 ACRES) IN SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9948 SOUTH WOOD LANE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-017-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $1,885,418.71.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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: ROETZEL & ANDRESS, LPA, 20 SOUTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 300, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 580-1200 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.

ROETZEL & ANDRESS, LPA 20 SOUTH CLARK STREET, SUITE 300 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 580-1200 Attorney Code. 49399 Case Number: 14 CH 9174 TJSC#: 35-16812 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.

Santa to visit Evergreen Park homes Registration has begun for Santa Visits at Evergreen Park homes beginning on Friday, Dec. 4. The visits are free. A donation would be appreciated. To register or for more information, call (708) 229-3373.

Zumba Gold classes at Community Center Zumba Gold exercise sessions begin at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at the Evergreen Park Community Center.

Sessions will also be held at 11 a.m. on Thursdays beginning Dec. 3. To register or for more information, call (708) 229-3373.

Madrigal Singers of Evergreen Park will perform The Madrigal Singers from Evergreen Park High School will once again perform at noon Friday, Dec. 6 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn.

This is the third year the Madrigal Singers will perform.

The teens will be dressed in colorful costumes dating back to the days of “Merry Olde England.”

The catered lunch is $7. The reservation deadline is Monday, Nov. 30. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-4200.

‘Learn to Skate’ hockey clinic at Yukich Field Artie Kerr’s “Learn to Skate” hockey clinic will be held at the Yukich Field ice rink, 89th and Kedzie, Evergreen Park.

Boys and girls ages 3 to 13 can receive instruction at 11:30 a.m. Boys and girls ages 13 to 18 will perform at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-3373.

OAK LAWN

Christmas Craft Workshop to be held at Pilgrim Faith Church The annual Christmas Craft Workshop will be held from 2 to

LEGAL NOTICE WWR #10127949 STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTY OF COOK IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs.

ESTATE OF MARIE KAMZIC, DECEASED, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, NOT PERSONALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 07/19/1959 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 10-13516-08 PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 12-13516, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 7/19/1959 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 10-13516-08 PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 12-13516, PAUL KAMZIC, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARIE KAMZIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIE KAMZIC, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants.

CASE NO: 14 CH 14895 Calendar: 60 9539 S. Central Park Avenue Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Estate of Marie Kamzic, Deceased, Unknown Beneficiaries of the Trust Agreement dated 7/19/1959 and Known as Trust No. 10-13516-08 Previously Known as Trust No. 12-13516, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Marie Kamzic, Deceased, Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 3 in Triezenber's Resubdivision of Lots 1 to 15 including the vacated alley lying South of and adjoining the West 250 feet of Lot 14 all in Block 8 in Homestead Addition to Washington Heights being a subdivision of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 9539 S Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805.

And which said Mortgage was made by Chicago Title Land Trust Company As Successor Trustee, Not Personally, but Soley As Trustee Under a Trust Agreement, Dated 07/19/59 and known as Trust No. 12-13516, Mortgagor, to MidAmerica Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois In Document Number: 0724202031; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending.

NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file an answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, at the Courthouse, in the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on or before the 21ST day of DECEMBER , 2015, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

Dated:at Chicago, Illinois.

Clerk of the Circuit Court Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., L.P.A. 180 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL, 60601 Telephone: 312-782-9676 Facsimile: 312-782-4201 Cook Atty. ID No. 31495 ChicagoREDG@weltman.com

4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn, for children, their parents or grandparents.

The day begins with Christmas carols and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Then children can make a variety of Christmas crafts, including their own edible gingerbread house.

The donation per craft ranges from free to $1 each.

A “Christmas Treasure” sale with gently-used treasures ready for bargain hunters, will also be open. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224200. The church is handicapped accessible.

Santa to visit Oak Lawn’s Village Green “Santa on the Village Green” will be held from noon to 3 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Village Green, 94th and Raymond Avenue, in Oak Lawn.

The all-community event is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Oak Lawn. The chamber and village is also sponsoring “Shop Oak Lawn Every Day.” The Santa on the Village Green will include reindeer, ice carving demo, frozen inflatable kids’ Ferris Wheel and trackless train, carolers, hot chocolate and cookies. Kids’ activities are also being held at the Metra Station, including face painting and food.

The Disney princess will be on hand, along with caricatures and balloon artists.

A vendor fair is also being held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Library. A scavenger hunt will also be held. Residents who collect stamps for a free canvas tote bag are available while supplies last. Trolley rides from the Metra Station to the Santa on the Green will be offered every 15 minutes.

Free parking is available at the Metra Statin, 9525 S. Tulley Ave. More information can be obtained by visiting http:// oaklawnchamber.com/shopoaklawneveryday.

Park Lawn participates in ‘Giving Tuesday' charity event The staff at Park Lawn, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn, will again participate in “Giving Tuesday,” a global day of charitable activities on Dec. 1 Park Lawn is encouraging friends and donors in the community to make their yearend, tax deductible gift online through their website www. parklawn.com on Tuesday, Dec. 1. To support their efforts, an incremental increase between a gift made in 2014 and 2015 will be matched by The Coleman Foundation up to $20,000.

For example, if in 2014 residents donated $50 and in 2015 they donated $75, The Coleman Foundation will match $25. As an incentive to the first time donors, The Coleman Foundation will match a gift dollar-fordollar.

In addition, an anonymous donor will match the first $5,000 donations made online on Dec.1.

Money raised from Giving Tuesday will support Park Lawn’s new Discovering CHOICE (Creating Heartfelt Options in the Community) Employment Program. The program will embrace the concept of “employment first.”

This concept presumes all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can and should have opportunities to work in the community. A selection of Park Lawn program participants will move into the community for the purpose of developing and expanding social networks through employment and volunteer opportunities.

Residents can visit www. parklawn.com on Dec. 1 and join in making a difference in the lives of hundreds of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Breakfast with Santa at Stony Creek Restaurant The Annual Breakfast with Santa event will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet facility, 5850 W. 103rd St. The day will feature a warm breakfast, holiday music and a visit from Santa. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras for pictures.

The fee is $9.95 for adults and children. Kids ages 3 and under can attend free. More information or to make reservations, call (708) 857-2433 or visit online at www.golfstonycreek.com .

Residents can also “like” Stony Creek and Golf Complex on Facebook.

The princesses will arrive at Stony Creek Restaurant

Parents or guardians can bring their daughters for the Princess Luncheon event to be held Sunday, Dec. 20 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet facility, 5850 W. 103rd St. Once Upon a Celebration is back for a repeat visit with the favorite Ice Queen, her Ice Princess sister, and their favorite Snowman friend.

Performers will sing popular songs and tell a story or two starting at noon. A light lunch buffet at 1 p.m. is included and will be followed by an optional photo session with the performers for $10 each.

Girls can come dressed up as their favorite princess. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $9.95 for adults and $5.95 for children ages 10 and under. Reservations are required.

For more information or to make reservations, contact (708) 857-2433. Visit Stony Creek online at www.golfstonycreek.com and “Like” Stony Creek Golf & Banquet Complex on Facebook.

Film group to view, discuss ‘Gone with the Wind’ in two parts CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the classic 1939 film “Gone with the Wind” with a part one screening scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

The part two screening will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the Oak View Community Center. The screenings will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. each night.

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

Coat Drive is sponsored by the Oak Lawn Park District The Oak Lawn Park District will hold a winter coat drive beginning Monday Dec. 7 through Saturday, Dec. 19 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Dec.7 through Dec.13, coats may be dropped off at the Oak View Center’s main office located at from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 14 through Dec.19. Patrons in need of a winter coat can pick one out at the Oak View Center from 9 a.m .to 5 p.m.

Coats not picked up after Dec.19 will be donated to the PADS shelter in Oak Lawn. For more information, contact (708) 857-2200.

PALOS HILLS

'Elf Help’ is provided for parents who need to shop “Elf Help” will be provided at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., for parents who need to do some Christmas shopping and need somewhere to drop off the kids.

The program will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. for children ages 4 to 12. Elf Help is $20 for the first child and $10 per additional child.

Parents can drop off the kids for an evening that begins with a pizza dinner and a Christmas story. Christmas crafts, songs, games and a short Christmas video will be shown.

More information about any holiday events can be obtained by calling the Palos Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

Health service screenings Palos Township Health Service will be sponsoring a Vitamin D, Thyroid and Healthy Heart screenings from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec 1 at the township office, 10822 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Vitamin D screenings are $25 and thyroid screenings will be $15. Healthy Heart screening is $60 and includes CBC, blood chemistry, coronary risk profile body fat testing and blood oxygen. Checks and credit cards are accepted. Cash must be exact.

The screening is open to both residents and non-residents. Appointments can be arranged by calling (708) 598-2441.

PALOS PARK Landau Cats will perform at Hackney’s The Landau Cats band will take the stage and perform on Saturday, Nov. 28 at Hackney’s, 9550 W. 123rd St., Palos Park.

The band is scheduled to perform from 8:15 to 11:45 a.m. The band cover charge is $5.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 638-4410.

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Providing food for local pantries

Students, staff, alumni and community members of School District 123 partnered with Outreach to pack 17,405 meals for the hungry that will be sent to local food pantries. Over 160 volunteers put on their aprons, hairnets, and gloves and went to work to give back to their community. This includes two food pantries, multiple food drives and various veteran’s organizations.

City Lights Orchestra Holiday Concert will be held Dec. 20 The City Lights Orchestra Holiday Concert will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20 at Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave.,

Evergreen Park.

Tickets are free and will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Tickets will be available until Monday, Nov. 30.

Charles Dickens Fest will precede tree lighting at EP Community Center The Charles Dickens Fest will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Circle Park and the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St.

A day’s worth of activities will be capped off with the holiday tree lighting ceremony, which will take place at 6 p.m.

DEATH NOTICES Michael J. Bembenek Jr. Michael J. “Mickey” Bembenek Jr., 74, died Nov. 17 at his Palos Hills home.

Mr. Bembenek worked in the heavy industrial equipment industry for many years for Helders Motor Service and Central Contractors.

Survivors include his wife, Petronella (nee Nowak); daughter, Doreen Lehecka; sons, David and Jeremy; brother, John Bembenek; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

Sheila Ennis Lowe Sheila Ennis Lowe, 73, a resident of Chicago Ridge, died Nov. 19 in Palos Heights.

Mrs. Ennis Lowe was a teacher.

Survivors include a daughter, Julie Donohue; and three grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday from Colonial Chapel to St. Julie Billiart Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery was private.

Robert J. Burns Robert J. Burns, 87, a resident of Worth, died on Saturday.

Mr. Burns, a World War II Navy veteran, was a retired mechanic. He was active with the Boy Scouts of America Troop 668, Our Lady of Ridge Parish, Worth Food Pantry and the Marks American Legion Post.

Survivors include daughters, Mary Adduci and Jennifer Mendoza; son, John; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were Wednesday from Schmaedeke Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Queen of Peace teacher receives ‘Heart of the School’ award Lucille Miller, a longtime teacher at Queen of Peace High School, 7659 S. Linder Ave., Burbank, is the recipient of the annual “Heart of the School� award.

The Heart of the School is given to a staff or faculty member who exemplifies the Queen of Peace mission and philosophy and is voted on by their peers. “Ms. Miller always speaks the truth. She is compassionate, steadfast and kind and is a perfect example of living the Dominican values,� said Hedi Belkaoui, principal of Queen of Peace.

Miller is in her 29th year of teaching theology and social justice. Her colleagues and students said her classes

Several of Lucille Miller’s students posed with the "Heart of the School" recipient after a recent Mass at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank.

allow for an understanding of scripture and to push students to change their perceptions of other religions and social practices.

The teacher uses creative techniques and strategies to support her work at Peace. One of the more popular outings for Peace students is during her World Religions course when they visit several different religious communities. The students then have the opportunity to speak with religious leaders about their faith and the history and traditions that impact how they worship.

Miller said is delighted that she is the 2015-16 recipient of this award.

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Chicago Christian hosts STEM Shadow Day

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Local middle school students attended a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Shadow Day at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, on Nov. 18.

The students were able to observe STEM classes, including Engineering and Biomedical Science. In the Engineering class, students were able to hear about some of the projects being worked on throughout the year, including designing prosthetic hands.

Shadow students also visited the Biomedical Science class, where they able to participate in the day’s lesson that included a presentation about diabeSupplied photo tes. Following a pizza lunch, STEM Shadow student Ryan McMaster (from left) and Chicago Christian the middle school students High School Engineering student Jacob Contreras designing a project on attended a few other classes. the computer.

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Any person desiring to appear at the public hearing and present testimony to the taxing district may contact Mrs. Sue Liston, Business Manager/CSBO, at the District Administrative Center at 6135 West 108th Street, Chicago Ridge, Illinois (telephone 708/636-2000).

Peace student accepted to ACE Mentor Program Mia Reyes, a junior at Queen of Peace High School, has been accepted into the Chicago ACE Mentor Program.

T he Chicago ACE Mentor Program accepts only 25 students to participate in the Mia Reyes year long experience.

Students meet once a week with professionals in engineering, architecture and construction management and participate in handson activities, attend field trips and complete a design project. “I am very excited to have the opportunity to meet with professionals in the field that I aspire to work in after college. I want to hear more about how they manage their work and their daily schedule

so I have a better understanding of what lies ahead for me when I join the workforce,� said Reyes. “I would like to own my own company and experiences like this will help me be more prepared for when that time comes.�

Reyes has taken full advantage of the Project Lead the Way curriculum at Queen of Peace by taking courses in Engineering Design and Principles of En-

gineering and is a member of the Robotics team. In addition, she has completed an engineering apprenticeship through the Metro Achievement Center for Girls and a week-long residential camp at Lake Forest College to complete course work in 3D Animation.

She aspires to be a civil engineer and looks forward to majoring in engineering in college.

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Statement of Operations as of June 30, 2015 Local Sources: Educational 25,784 State Sources: Educational 781,230 Federal Sources: 663,087 Total Direct Receipts/Revenues: Educational 1,470,101 Total Direct Disbursements/Expenditures: Educational 1,470,101 Ending Fund Balances June 30, 2015 Educational 0 Gross Payment for Certificated Personnel Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,000 Canna, Debbie S. Gross Payment for Non-Certificated Personnel Salary Range: $40,000 - $59,999 Cognetti, Michelle A. Salary Range: $60,000 and Over Kendryna, Suzanne M. Payments Over $2,500, Excluding Wages And Salaries American Express $7,187.02; Argo Comm. High School D217 $124,014.00; Comm. High School District 218 $621,624.00; Consolidated H.S. District 230 $352,512.00; District #109 $5,578.00; District #111 $3,371.00; District #117 $2,940.00; District #123 $2,937.00; District #130 $3,495.00; District #135 $4,949.00; District #140 $3,520.00; Evergreen Park Comm. High School D231 $54,360.00; McGladrey, Llp. $7,950.00; Oak Lawn Comm. High School D229 $117,199.00; Reavis High School D #220 $114,649.00; Worth Twsp. Trustees of Schls. $3,350.00; Xerox Corp. $4,755.00

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The total property taxes extended or abated for 2014 were $ 7,037,772 .

Also by January 15, 2016 the detailed Annual Statement of Affairs for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015, will be posted on the Illinois State Board of Education's website @ www.isbe.net.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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Annual Spectrum Concert will be held at Stagg High School The Annual Spectrum Concert will be held Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10 at Stagg High School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

Shows will be held at 6 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The box office opens one hour prior to each performance. Tickets are free.

This free, family-friendly 75-minute musical event begins in silence and darkness and culminates with a finale that features

over 270 performers. Unlike traditional band and choir concerts, this show does not pause between numbers for applause.

Each musical piece flows into the next and students perform all around the auditorium.

“This unique environment creates an experience unlike any other,” said teacher and organizer Mary Gaido. “Stagg's Spectrum Concert is a wonderful way to begin the holiday season.”

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Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School band members (from left) Haley Thompson, Kevin Pankam, Grace Trout and Jose DelCastillo participated in the District 1 Music Festival at Lockport Township High School East Campus. The festival involved over 500 students from more than 60 schools throughout the southwest metropolitan Chicago area.

D123 performing arts students hit all right notes Four members of the Oak LawnHometown Middle School band performed in the Illinois Music Educators Association Elementary and Junior High Division at its annual District 1 Music Festival at Lockport Township

High School East Campus on Nov. 7.

Appearing in concert with the 150 member band were OLHMS band members Haley Thompson, Kevin Pankam, Grace Trout and Jose DelCastillo.

The festival involved over 500 students selected from more than 60 schools throughout the southwest metropolitan Chicago area. Performances by the festival band, symphony and chorus were given.

The Brother Rice/Mother McAuley Band's Mrs. B’s BANDCAKE Breakfast Fundraiser will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 at Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago.

Admission is $5 for adults. Children ages 4 and younger can eat free. Tickets are available at the door.

Santa will be stopping for breakfast and pictures.

Athletic Shadow Day to be held at Chicago Christian HS An Athletic Shadow Day will be held on Friday, Dec. 4 at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights.

Prospective students will have a chance to visit classes, meet with the coaching

staffs of their sports, and spend some time with current athletes.

To register for the event, call Wilma Persenaire at (708) 388-7656 or register online by visiting the website at www. swchristian.org.

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Students from Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn delivered the food boxes to Roseland Christian Ministries in Chicago.

SW Chicago Christian School collects food for those in need Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn recently set a goal to collect 100 boxes of food and personal care items to help support Roseland Christian Ministries, 10858 S. Michigan .Ave., Chicago.

The project was part of the school’s Thanksgiving collection. Students and families were encouraged to donate boxes containing a box of stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned gravy, two boxes of mac and cheese,

green beans, corn, sweet potatoes, instant potatoes, rice, cake mix, cookies, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, tissue, toilet paper, and detergent. The school set a goal of collecting 100 boxes and met the goal by collecting 114.

The boxes were delivered by several students and a few staff members from the school to Roseland Christian Ministries on Nov. 18.

Representatives of the #We All Live Here project visited Oak Lawn Community High School to spread their global art message. On hand were (from left) Jake Goldstein, of #We All Live Here; students Jenna Galka, Cameron DeLaMora, Janvi Patel, Erika Jones, Ashley Glaum and Rich Alapak, of #We All Live Here.

Oak Lawn High is helping to spread the message of global art Representatives of “#We All Live Here, who are involved in a global art project, recently visited Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, to bring their positive messages to the Mass Media Writing class of Pat DeFilippo.

Rich Alapak and Jake Goldstein, from #We All Live Here, used technology to create business opportunities and to expand their philanthropic interests. Alapak started as a web designer in college and founded several successful Internet companies. Recently, he worked as a vice president for a large social media company Tumblr before turning to the #We All Live Here project.

Goldstein, who is a lawyer by profession, has a background in leadership and philanthropic endeavors. Oak Lawn substitute teacher and class of ‘09 alumnus Philip Armstrong set up the exchange with some OLCHS potential future journalists.

Senior Cameron DeLaMora captured this sentiment, “It was really cool to see how big of an impact the Internet has on their lives. It’s changed my idea of what the

Internet is capable of.”

The students weren’t the only one’s excited about this opportunity. Alapak remarked, “It was awesome to get to share our project with the students. The younger generations are going to have the most impact in changing the world so sharing our vision of a united and accepting world with groups of young people is always rewarding for us.”

The #We All Live Here project has plans for the future. They would like to travel around the world with a message of inclusion.

Alapak said, “we are planning public digital and real world projects that bring people together. Stay tuned...”

These positive messages about using media and technology got some students in the class thinking about the possibilities.

“It was really inspiring to see how they started from nothing but were so driven to make their art project successful. I think it’s incredible that it’s interactive so everybody has a chance to make a change,” said senior Jenna Galka.

Chicago Christian students help make Christmas special

Harnew honors veterans

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Boy Scouts at Harnew Elementary School, 9101 S. Meade Ave., Oak Lawn, carried the flag to present the colors at a Veterans Day ceremony. School staff and students welcomed the veterans by waving flags. The ceremonies concluded by having guest vets share their service experiences and answer some student questions about the military. This was then followed by the entire school reciting a “Thank You” poem written by Harnew fifth-grade students.

Oak Lawn High students collect books and shoes for those in need The junior and senior advisory classes at Oak Lawn Community High School, 9400 Southwest Highway, spent hours volunteering and sorting books and shoes on Nov. 17 at the Share Your Soles Warehouse in Chicago.

The students put in their service hours

and met social emotion learning standards that exposed them to the benefits of volunteering. The classes had previously held a shoe drive at the school and collected over 100 pairs of shoes.

The items will then be shipped around the world to communities in need.

Chicago Christian High School students recently packed 100 shoe boxes of gifts to be delivered to various parts of the world through the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child Program. Chicago Christian students filled the boxes with school supplies, approved hygiene items, toys, and stuffed animals for the children. Taking part were (from left) Chicago Christian students Alena Kamp and Emily Damstra, who were assembling boxes for the children.

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Oak Lawn Community High School junior and senior advisory classes spent the day helping others by sorting shoes and books at the Share Your Soles Warehouse in Chicago. The classes had previously held a shoe drive at the school and collected over 100 pairs of shoes.

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Thursday, November 26, 2015

Smith Village employees operate with special sense of purpose “I consistently rely on the adage: You’re never too old to learn,” says Sarah Jewett, director of assisted living services for Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. “Within the definition of ‘positive aging’ is the necessity for each individual to find meaning in his or her daily life. Learning is absolutely essential for this.”

Jewett herself constantly looks for meaning in her professional role, and she is known for convincing residents of the continuing care retirement community located at 2320 W. 113th Place to challenge themselves — to embrace writing, art, language classes and other interests. With her encouragement and support, many have published poetry, reviewed books, penned advice and travel columns, and produced works of art.

Since joining the staff of Smith Village in 2003 as director of leisure and recreation for assisted living, Jewett has

demonstrated a strong desire to serve older adults. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from Valparaiso University, she earned a master’s degree in gerontological psychology from the Adler School of Psychology.

She also began teaching courses leading to a gerontology certification at Moraine Valley Community College.

Hiring Jewett and others like her makes perfect sense for Smith Village because employees who are motivated by a special sense of mission that involves serving others are more likely to experience contentment, according to a study conducted by Brigham Young University and Washington University in St. Louis. And those who define their jobs in personally meaningful ways typically derive more satisfaction from their work and provide better service, according to a study conducted by Jane E. Dutton, Ph.D., professor at the Ross School of Business at the University of

LIBRARY BRIEFS CHICAGO RIDGE ‘Color Therapy for Adults’ “Color Therapy for Adults” will be offered from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 21 at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford. Coloring books for adults is a new and popular trend that has many emotional and creative benefits. Library staff encourages patrons to disconnect from a busy day and color. The library provides pages, colored pencils, coffee, tea and relaxation.

To register for this free class, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

Program to focus on handwriting analysis A program on handwriting analysis will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 at the Chicago Ridge Public Library. Chris McBrien will hold the session and will use methods of the world’s oldest accredited social science, which is handwriting analysis.

He will be able to describe people’s personality traits and explain how he is able to see those traits through someone’s handwriting.

McBrien will also teach the basics to allow guests to use these methods on friends and family. The program has toured the Midwest for over 10 years and is a library favorite.

To register for this free event, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

OAK LAWN

Holiday Open House A Holiday Open House will be held Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Parents and their children can meet Santa Claus from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Parents are advised to bring their cameras for pictures.

Free tickets are required for this program and will be available in the Youth Services Department at 1 p.m. that day.

The tickets will be numbered, and children will be called to see Santa in numeric order. Seasonal crafts will be available before or after the visit with Santa.

“Jazzin’ Up the Holidays” will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. with jazz vocalist Petra Van Nuis, guitarist Andy Brown, bassist Jake Vinsel and drummer Bob Rummage.

“The Best Way to Spread Cheer Is Singing Loud for All to Hear” begins at 4:15 p.m. at the nearby Village Green. Caroling will take place at the Village Green surrounded by bright lights on the gazebo. More information about this and other programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

‘Friends' to host trip to see ‘A Christmas Carol’ The Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library are hosting a trip to see “A Christmas Carol” at the Goodman Theatre on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Registration has begun. The maximum number of guests for the trip is 55. The bus departs the library at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to return at 3:30 p.m.

The fee to attend the outing is $65 for members and $70 for others. The trip is not wheelchair accessible. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Help decorate tree at Oak Lawn Library The tree is bare and needs to be decorated at the Oak Lawn Library. Visitors can stop by the library lobby to assist in the decorating from Nov. 29 through Dec. 30. Materials and supplies will be available at an ornament table. Ornaments will be made using all recycled materials. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Drop off gifts for Toys for Tots campaign Toys can be dropped off for children up to age 12 Friday, Nov. 27 through Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the Oak Lawn Library for the Toys for Tots campaign. Donations benefit Toys for Tots. Items should be unwrapped so that they may be sorted according to age and gender. No stuffed animals will be allowed. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

High school students can ‘Snack and Study’

High school students studying for finals can bring their friends for “Snack and Study” from Monday, Dec. 7 through Thursday, Dec. 17 at the Oak Lawn Library. Extra supplies and snacks will be available. Visit www.olpl.org for specific times for each date.

Oak Lawn Library is closed for Thanksgiving The Oak Lawn Public Library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 for the observance of Thanksgiving. The library will reopen 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27.

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half-drunk or buzzed,” said Streit. “It’s a safety issue,” he continued. Referring to the Laquan McDonald case in Chicago, he said, “I do not want to imagine what would happen if there was a police-involved shooting, and it turned out the officer had alcohol in his or her system.”

Streit asked that the language be reviewed and taken out of the contract, but other trustees dismissed his concerns and the vote went ahead.

Deetjen said the point about alcohol levels was not even brought up in negotiations, and is standard in contracts that he has been involved in.

“It has been in place for many

years,” Trustee Alex Olejniczak said.

Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), who retired after more than 30 years on the Oak Lawn Police Department, agreed with Olejniczak’s point, “and I think (Streit) knows it too,” he said.

Vorderer said the language is likely there because conceivably, a police officer could have had a couple of drinks the night before, and still have some alcohol remaining in the system the following day.

However, he said that the wording of the contract also allows for action to be taken against any officer who reports to work and appears or acts like they are under the influence of alcohol. “In that case, they would be sent home, and they could face disciplinary action,” he said.

Photos by Waldemar Reichert

Roberta Cruz (left), lead housekeeper at Smith Village, goes out of her way to make things special for residents. Sarah Jewett (right) director of resident services for assisted living at Smith Village, operates with a sense of mission in serving older adults.

Michigan at Ann Arbor.

“Our employees who serve residents of Smith Village definitely could be considered as among those who operate with a sense of mission and who go the extra

mile by giving of themselves to others,” says Marti Jatis, executive director of Smith Village. “Sarah definitely embodies our special workplace ethos.”

Jewett lives in Alsip.

Another Smith Village employee who finds special meaning in her role is Roberta Czur, lead housekeeper. “I love the residents dearly,” says the 20-yearemployee. “I see them as my grandmother or family member.”

Focusing her cleaning efforts on making common areas as spotless as any 5-star hotel, Czur also oversees the work of three other housekeepers who clean the apartments of residents in independent living.

When necessary, she fills in and also tidies residents’ apartments. “I’ll sometimes load the dishwasher or throw in a load of wash, though it’s not my official role,” she says. “But I do this because the idea is to make things special and clean for our residents to enjoy. Especially when

their family comes to visit, residents want everything really nice for them. They’re proud of their homes.”

During her lunch break, Czur occasionally walks to CVS and Walgreens to run errands or pick up prescriptions for residents. She’s also comforted residents awaiting medical attention.

“I always try to help, whatever it may be,” she says. She lives in Midlothian.

Smith Village is sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924.

It provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care. Smith Village also offers short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident. For more information, call 773-474-7300 or visit SmithVillage.org.

Property tax appeal seminar to be held at Worth Town Hall State Rep. Fran Hurley (D35th) is partnering with state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), Worth Mayor Mary Werner, Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough and Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr to host a property tax appeal seminar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30 at the Village of Worth Town Hall, 7112 W. 111th St. Staff from the Cook County Board of Review will be on

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JUAN RODRIGO MACIAS-FLORES, XIMENA GAMA, VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 24466 9220 S. CENTRAL AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE

hand to discuss the assessment and appeal process. Additionally, staff will be available for one-on-one consultations to go over any potential for successful

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANDRES SOLIS, CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANDRES SOLIS, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 04095 4825 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 302 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 June 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 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:

LOTS 32 AND 33 IN ELMORE'S PARKSIDE TERRACE, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

BUILDING NO. 6 UNIT 302 IN CLOISTER CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS ONE THROUGH 4 INCLUSIVE IN BEKTA AND O'MALLEYS CONSOLIDATION OF PART OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS DECLARATION) RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. AS DOCUMENT NO. 25475180 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION.

Commonly known as 9220 S. CENTRAL AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Commonly known as 4825 WEST 109TH STREET, UNIT 302, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Property Index No. 24-05-408-021-0000 AND 24-05-408-022-0000.

Property Index No. 24-16-409-051-1070.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 25, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 14, 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 real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $75,792.07.

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.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $101,996.78.

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.

appeals with residents.

The event is free. For more information on the event or any

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ELAINE PETERSON, SHIBUI CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 10284 9745 S. KARLOV AVENUE UNIT 304 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 September 29, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 30, 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: UNITS NOS. 9745-304 IN SHIBUI CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: THE NORTH 535.48 FEET OF LOT 2 IN BARTOLOMEO AND MILORD SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 36 1/2 ACRES OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 8 1/4 ACRES OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 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 ''D'' TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 24492625 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 9745 S. KARLOV AVENUE UNIT 304, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-10-226-065-1200.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $144,502.67.

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.

state issue, contact Hurley’s constituent service office at (773) 445-8128 or repfranhurley@ gmail.com

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STANDARD BANK & TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.DENNIS FURLONG, DEBORAH FURLONG, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 16011 9614 S. HAMLIN Evergreen Park, IL 60805 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 December 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: LOTS 4, 5, AND 6 IN BLOCK 8 IN A G. BRIGGS AND COMPANY'S CRAWFORD GARDENS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9614 S. HAMLIN, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-11-111-024-0000; 24-11111-025-0000; and 24-11-111-026-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $840,980.83.

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.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Sales Department, THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP, 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 360-9455 Please refer to file number W13-1455.

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 C13-85181.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE

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.

You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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: 13 CH 24466 TJSC#: 35-16298

THE WIRBICKI LAW GROUP 33 WEST MONROE STREET, SUITE 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 360-9455 Attorney File No. W13-1455 Attorney Code. 42463 Case Number: 14 CH 04095 TJSC#: 35-16563

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-85181 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 10284 TJSC#: 35-14636

NOONAN & LIEBERMAN 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 431-1455 Attorney File No. 1692-37 Attorney Code. 38245 Case Number: 13 CH 16011 TJSC#: 35-16158

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: NOONAN & LIEBERMAN, 105 W. ADAMS ST., SUITE 1800, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 431-1455 Please refer to file number 1692-37.

CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, November 26, 2015

COMINGS & GOINGS

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Tutoring company opens in Orland C2 Education, an educational services provider that began in

a Harvard dorm room in 1997, held its grand opening recently at 14936 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park.

The center provides tutoring and other assistance to students from kindergarten to seniors in high school. C2 prides itself on its personal touch with a 3-1 student to teacher ratio.

There are more than 150 centers now open in the U.S. serving more than 12,000 students each week.

Hours are from 1-9:30 p.m.

Monday to Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. The center is closed Friday and Sunday.

For more information, call (708) 966-9099.

Marquette National adds McAuley president to board Marquette National Corp. recently announced that the Board of Directors appointed Mary Acker Klingenberger to serve as a Class I director of the Company.

"Marquette is fortunate to have Ms. Klingenberger join our Board of Directors. Her significant banking and community experience will be an asset to our organization," said Paul M. McCarthy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Klingenberger is a 27-year veteran of the banking industry and was appointed to her current role as president of Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School in 2013. Prior to this she served as Director of Gift Planning at Hinsdale Hospital and she was a Regional President for Harris Bank of Hinsdale.

She is a graduate of the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University and of Saint Mary's College. Her board experience includes serving on the boards

Durbin's is now open at 5719 S. Archer Road in Summit.

of Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, Fenwick High School, Wellness House and King-Bruwaert House.

Marquette National is a diversified bank holding company with total assets of approximately $1.53 billion.

The company's banking subsidiary, Marquette Bank, has 22 branches: six in Chicago, three in Orland Park, two in Evergreen Park, two in Oak Lawn and single locations in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Lemont, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Romeoville and Summit.

UPS hiring for holidays UPS is expected to hire thousands of seasonal employees to help with the holiday rush in Chicago.

The package delivery company has large-scale operations in the southwest suburbs and is looking to fill nearly 3,000 seasonal positions, ranging from driver helpers, package handlers to delivery and tractor-trailer drivers.

Driver Helper is the most frequently mentioned UPS job opening. Applicants should be aware the position is physically demanding. Other Chicago seasonal opportunities listed on UPS’s job search site include air package driver, part-time

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package handler, and package delivery driver.

Nationally, the company is expected to hire between 95,000 and 100,000 seasonal employees.

For information and to apply for full-time, part-time and seasons jobs, visit www.ups.com.

Mokena Creamery adds winter hours The Frankfort and Orland Hills Creamery locations have closed for the season, but Jillian Hersted, the new owner of those stores and the Mokena location, decided to keep the Mokena store open through the winter.

The ice cream shop at 19000 S. Wolf Road will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will continue its specials including Weenie Wednesday.

Creamery locations in Homer Glen and Manhattan have separate owners and those locations are open all year.

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

Little Company of Mary Hospital sponsors Pink Pajama Party Little Company of Mary Hospital’s Sixth Annual Pink Pajama Party fundraiser will be held Friday, Jan. 22 at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip.

Proceeds benefit the Pink Pajama Party minigrant program assisting women in need undergoing breast cancer treatment at the Comprehensive Breast Health Center at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park.

The party begins with a 3 p.m. check-in time at the Double Tree, followed by a cocktail hour, dinner, open bar, games, raffles, silent auctions and dancing. The party actually begins at 6:30 p.m. Stories of survival will also be told.

Guests who attend are required to be at least 21 years old and will need to show proof of ID at registration. Online registration will remain open through Dec. 19 based on availability.

More information or to register, visit www. lcmh.org/foundation.

Orland Park Gossage Lucille V to Grazioli Maria C, 15704 Deerfield Ct, Unit #157041N, $100,000; Vaculik Christopher M to Simkins Steven M II, 15237 74th Ct, Unit #46, $162,500; Daly Lisa C to Hendrickson Jon, 9865 Cordoba Ct, Unit #1A, $44,000; Donnelly John William to Noguez Gabriel, 13649 Natchez Trl, $315,000; Tenorio Efrain to Zavala Araceli, 10214 Huntington Ct, $173,000; Rokosz Julia Theresa Trust to Krezel Matthew R, 15721 Brassie Ct, Unit #157212S, $120,000; FSBT 2 LLC to Thompson William, 15345 Jillian Rd, $360,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Wiseheart Denise, 14008 Norwich Ln, $229,000; Rechlicz Bernard W to Alonso Juan, 9886 145th Pl, $305,000 Berry Lisa E to Milano Ruben, 10800 131st St, $216,500; Degliomini Joseph M to Giza Matthew J, 9160 Frances Ln, $274,000; Kaup Mark D to Grant John W, 11841

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Hickory Hills Sertoma Club begins ‘Adopt a Christmas Tree’ Supplied photo

Guests gather for the last Pink Pajama Party, sponsored by Little Company of Mary Hospital.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

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Federal Reserve’s decisions can have effect on investors

Durbin’s opens in Summit he Burbank-based Durbin's Restaurant chain opened its latest location earlier this month on Archer Road in Summit.

"It's a nice fit for us," said Durbin's owner Tom McAuliffe, of Palos Hills.

The restaurant at 5719 S. Archer Road is smaller than most Bob Durbin's locations at about Bong 2,000-squarefoot, but serves a typical Durbin's menu including pizza as well as burgers, sandwiches, steak, pasta and seafood.

"All of our food is homemade," he said.

"It's a smaller location," McAuliffe said. "It's a lot like the location in Frankfort."

The Summit location opened Nov. 6 and was several weeks behind its original projected opening date.

The restaurant has a staff of a couple of dozen people. All Durbin's are owned and operated by family members.

"We've been doing this for 28 years," McAuliffe said, adding that he wasn't done opening new locations.

"We're also looking for a spot in Lyons and, if everything works out, we'll be opening at Toyota Park," he said.

Other Durbin's locations are in Tinley Park, Plainfield, Evergreen Park, Palos Hills, Manteno and Midlothian.

For more information, call (708) 924-6000 or visit www. durbinspizza.com.

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A number of local businesses included “special offers” and some even included “discount coupons” in their ads in the Shopping Guide.

“If a person buying a tree from the Sertoma Club sales lot took advantage of all, or many of the 10 special offers and discount coupons, they might cover the cost of their tree purchase or more,” said Hickory Hills Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd), who coordinated the club’s Adopt A Christmas Tree Program.

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This year, for the first time, the club began an “Adopt A Christmas Tree Program.” The program asked local businesses and organizations to “adopt” a Christmas tree for $50 in return for which the business or organization would be allowed to place a one-page advertisement in the club’s Holiday Season Shopping Guide.

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Pausing at Thanksgiving to give thanks for God’s protection H ave you ever seen terror in a pair of pupils? If I had, I couldn’t recall. But I recently acquired a firsthand account while watching my 8-yearold daughter, Donae, be targeted by a 6-year-old Border Collie/ Eskimo Mix dog named Rocky.

Donae began an excited shuffle

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up the walkway of her friend Jordyn’s house for a playdate when their dog, Rocky, leaped out their front door laser-focused on my daughter. Just before she had gotten out of the car, we went over the “playdate rules.”

“Be kind, obey her parents and if they have a dog…,” I stated but

was quickly interrupted. “Mom, I know. I’m allergic. I won’t go near the dog,” she retorted while getting out of our vehicle. She was anxious to get inside. She and Jordyn had been trying to have this playdate for weeks. Her mother, Michelle, was expecting us and came to the door to greet Donae when I pulled

up. But Rocky got a head start with the greeting.

I felt like I was watching from my vehicle in slow motion. I remember hearing barking and Donae saying. “Yeah, I think they have a dog,” as she turned to wave goodbye. Then, it was like I blinked and the next thing I saw was Rocky coming at Donae with full velocity. She began to sprint back to the car in terror. I swear that kid jumped the sidewalk, hurdling the grass and curb into the car before I could even react.

Rocky, still barking frantically, had his nose peeking into the opened door. At this point I started screaming, thinking he was going to make us his dinner. My 5-year old, Rhonda-Rene, was strapped in her seat right next to Rocky’s and his perceived vicious teeth.

I was frozen with fear. My hands had not moved from the steering wheel at ten-and-two. I’m sure if he did get in, I would have begun to flail by arms into some sort of weaponry, like a morphed version of martial arts.

But while watching it unfold, I froze with panic and was unable to think of a rational way to intervene. Luckily, Michele came to relieve us of the mayhem.

“Sorry,” she said, cheerfully

leading the dog back into the house. “Thank you, Jesus. Oh thank you, Lord,” exhaled Donae as she re-exited the car for her playdate.

I imagine there are many of us with similar concerns for our safety. The television barks viciously through news reports every day.

“We can now confirm the Russian plane that went down on Oct. 31 killing 224 people over the Sinai desert was a result of terrorism,” reported CNN. As were the attacks on Nov. 13 that occurred in Paris where mass shootings, suicide bombings and the taking of hostages took place.

Hasn’t that sent many of us into a state of panic? Perhaps the ag-

gressors are gaining on us. We may in fact become the target of their next malicious bite.

Many of us watch in horror, stricken with fear with our hands locked at ten-and-two. Some lobby for the heads of state to intervene while others make an attempt to flee. But, I don’t believe we can run from evil. Each day the sun rises, the innocent and unsuspecting are fed a fresh serving of hate.

It is my belief that above all else, we must pray.

It was a revelation to me that Donae didn’t scream my name while she was running frantically. And once safe, she didn’t acknowledge me as her protector or rescuer.

“Thank you, Jesus! Thank you, Lord,” she cried out.

I trust that while we remain present on this Earth there is a purpose for us to be here. We do not have to live with a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. Let us be forever grateful for God’s love and protection. He is able to keep us safe from harm.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in the Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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WILD DAY OF FOOTBALL ON SATURDAY

A big win, a loss and a heart-crusher Four-loss Marist advances to state title game against Loyola

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Marist senior defensive lineman John Carmody was honest.

The kid is a part of the Class of 2016, which had a losing record as freshmen, a losing record as sophomores and last year’s 4-5 mark on the varsity.

CLASS 8A The seniors TITLE GAME: also experiMarist (9-4) enced a seavs. Loyola (13-0), 7 p.m., son in which they were Saturday, 5-4 and lost at Huskie their last two Stadium in r eg u la r- se aDeKalb. son games to Nazareth and Preview: Joliet CathoPage 3 lic. Out of 526 teams to ever play in a state title game, only four had four losses.

Other RedHawks players and coaches were saying they believed in themselves and were not surprised they got this far.

But Carmody stood on a frozen Marist field after his team qualified for the Class 8A state title game with a 31-16 victory over Waubonsie Valley with a big smile, and when he was asked if he thought he would ever see this day, he was frank.

“No, never!” Carmody said.

“I never even imagined it. It’s unbelievable when you think about it.”

It’s believable and a reality, and now the task at hand is to try to beat unbeaten Loyola in the state title game at 7 p.m.

Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

It’s just the second time the RedHawks (9-4) have made it to the state championship game, and both came under coach Pat Dunne’s watch. In 2009, Maine South ended the RedHawks’ run with a 41-17 win in Champaign.

That team was a bit of a surprise to make it that far, but the 2015 squad is even more unlikely as it pulled it off from the 23rd seed out of 32 teams.

“Nothing is a surprise about this team,” Dunne said. “They have believed and I’m telling

Above: Marist players head to the stands to greet their fans after the RedHawks’ 31-16 win over Waubonsie Valley to earn a trip to the state championship game. Right: Marist’s Brent Holder gets ready to block for receiver Seamus Glascott in Saturday’s semifinal win.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

FOUR THE GOOD TIMES Marist is just the fifth football team in IHSA history to make it to the state title game with four losses. Here are the other four and how they fared:

2007 Class 8A: Glenbard North lost to Naperville North, 46-19

2008 Class 2A: Immaculate Conception beat Casey Westfield, 36-17

2009 Class 5A: Montini beat Joliet Catholic Academy, 29-28

2013 Class 2A: Staunton lost to Sterling Newman 40-13 you, their attitude has never ever changed. They believe in each other. They are such a great family together and without a doubt, I believe in these guys more than anyone.’’

To get to Saturday’s semifinal, the RedHawks had nailbiting three-point wins over Niles Notre Dame (17-14), Barrington (59-56 in the highest-scoring Class 8A playoff game in history) and Oswego, 38-35.

Waubonsie, seeded 30th and coming in with an 8-4 record, wasn’t an easy team but the RedHawks were able to create some breathing room most of the night.

Quarterback Brendan Skalitzky continued his statistical assault with 103 yards and two touchdowns in the air and 186 yards on the ground including a 71-yard scoring dash that gave the RedHawks a 24-9 lead. He now has more than 3,500 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing.

The Warriors tightened things up in the fourth quarter and Marist nursed a 24-16 lead when Carmody came up with a sack See MARIST, Page 3

Nazareth, weather show no Love for St. Laurence SXU bounced from playoffs, 75-69 in 4 OTs

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

To be fair, Nazareth Academy’s Julian Love conceded the wet, wind-whipped snow that blanketed St. Laurence’s artificial turf Saturday was, well, unfair.

“It’s easier for me,” he said.

“Growing up, I played in a couple of snow games. I know I can make my cuts when need be.”

But not so easy that he can do it with his eyes closed — even if it worked out that way.

Love took Nazareth’s first play from scrimmage 99 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone for the Roadrunners’ 34-0 demolition of St. Laurence in the Class 5A state semifinals.

Nazareth (11-2), a seventh seed, advances to face another No. 7, Lincoln-Way West (11-2), which beat Champaign Central 42-14.

The teams play for the state title at 10 a.m. Saturday at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

“I was trying to stay up, stay balanced, stay straight,” Love said of his 99-yard burst through

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A St. Laurence coach agonizes after Saturday’s loss to Nazareth to end the Vikings’ season.

the middle of the line westward into the teeth of Winter Storm Bella, which dumped a November-record 11 inches of snow on O’Hare by the end of the game.

“I couldn’t see anything. I had my eyes closed the entire way.

“I thought, ‘I hope I’m going straight. I guess we’ll see.’”

Love stayed between the lines often enough to finish with 11 carries for 281 yards and four touchdowns, the other three coming on runs of 32, 28 and 75 yards. Backfield mate Ivory Kelly-Martin added 68 yards on 14 carries and had a 98-yard would-be touchdown run erased by a penalty, though he eventually got into the scoring column with a 70-yard return of the kickoff to open the second half.

In all, the Roadrunners ran for 354 yards while attempting only four passes and completing none.

It was the sort of day that moved Love to concede he’d miss carrying the ball when he joins Notre Dame’s football program next year as a defensive back.

“But not just running the ball,” he said. “I’ll miss high school in general. It’s been a very fun four years, and coach (Tim) Racki has been a great mentor.”

St. Laurence managed just See ST. LAURENCE, Page 3

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

This was like a punch to the gut.

After taking a chair to the head and a kick to the privates.

For a team that put in no work two weekends ago to get into the playoffs, St. Xavier University worked overtime on Saturday in the opening round of the NAIA playoffs.

The Cougars, who were the 16th seed in the 16-team tournament, gave everything they could at No. 1 Morningside but still came up short in a 75-69 setback in four overtimes at Elwood Olsen Field in Sioux City, Iowa.

That’s not a misprint.

Nor is it a basketball score.

“If this was a Division I game, it would be an ESPN Classic,” Morningside coach Steve Ryan told reporters after the game. “What a phenomenal game they played. A No. 16 seed, huh? We knew we got a tough draw and they gave us everything we could handle.”

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SXU’s Stephen Simms had 12 catches for 181 yards and a touchdown, including this one, in Saturday’s 75-69 loss to Morningside in the NAIA playoffs opener.

“We said we are going to play to win,” Saint Xavier Coach Mike Feminis told reporters.

“You are playing the No. 1 team in the country and we told the guys we are not holding anything back.’’

Two weeks ago, the Cougars

got into the playoffs on a bye week as they needed St. Ambrose to knock off Robert Morris and the University of St. Francis to win on Nov. 14. All that happened and the Cougars were in.

See ST. XAIVER, Page 3

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’Sno joke: Big-game players get goofy in bad weather JEFF VORVA

Making the Extra Point

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here is something about Mother Nature colliding with a big game that brings out the goofball in some football players.

A few years ago, I covered the final regular-season game of a team that hadn’t been to the playoffs in ages.

After it won its game to qualify on a very rainy night, some big players found a mud puddle to jump into and frolic and scream.

The coach of that team went ballistic and did some screaming of his own.

He was not happy.

That brings us to Saturday. You may have heard the rumor that it snowed that day.

The snow and cold weather were the hot topics during Semifinal Saturday.

This was the day that 32 Illinois High School Association teams faced a situation in which they either experience the joy of going to this week’s state championship game or were zapped off the face of the playoff Earth.

And it was cold and/or snowy at all 16 games.

I could call this column the “Whine Guy” and spend the rest of it complaining about my misadventures with trying to take photos at the Nazareth-St. Laurence game in the heavy, wet snow in Burbank, but I won’t. I have just one thing to say.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist players have fun jumping on a snow pile after they qualified for the Class 8A state championship game Saturday night, while Nazareth lineman Gavin Smith was one of a handful of Roadrunners who did snow angels after beating St. Laurence to get to the Class 5A title game.

Even though I covered the camera with two layers of plastic, I am praying that no wet stuff got into the guts of the company camera. Please pray along with me…

The players had to play in that stuff, and when it was over and Naz pulled off a 34-0 victory to advance to the Class 5A title game, some of the Roadrunners players blew off some steam by getting down on the ground and making snow angels.

Like with the mud puddle scene a few years ago, I was amused, especially when big linemen types were acting like little kids.

Hours later, Marist punched its

ticket to DeKalb and the Class 8A state championship contest with a 3116 victory over Waubonsie Valley.

It was cold, but by then it had stopped snowing and the Marist athletic department and administration had the field in great shape.

But the snow had to go somewhere.

It was pushed into big piles at the north and south fences, a few feet from the end zones.

After the game, several relieved RedHawks jumped onto those piles past the north end zone and hooted and hollered for a little while.

In an age when high school kids think they are too cool to show any

emotion, I like the fact that these big guys can let loose a little and have some unbridled fun. They put in a lot of hard work starting under the hot August sun and to finally get to a point like this…

Now, if one of these guys gets really sick because they exposed their sweaty bodies to the freezing snow — that may be a problem.

But, heck, this was all unscripted merriment and hopefully no one fell ill because of it.

Look out DeKalb — if there is any snow around Huskie Stadium and either of these teams win, they will find it.

Player of Year honors coming With Marist’s football team playing deep into November, we had to push our fall sports Players of the Year stories back. Next week, we will carve out some space for the Redhawks on the front page and after that, get the best of the best stories rolling.

So, on Dec. 10, 17 and 24 we’ll announce our top players for boys and girls golf, girls tennis, boys soccer, boys and girls cross country, girls swimming, girls volleyball and football. That takes us to Dec. 31, when we’ll have our top 10 area sports stories of the year.

Happy New Year, er, I mean Happy Thanksgiving!

STATE SWIMMING AND DIVING MEET

FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

Down to her last chance, Lawlor finishes in top six

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards and Chicago Christian players give chase for a rebound last Thursday at the Bobby Bolton Classic at Richards. The Bulldogs’ Takesha Powell (right) came up with the loose ball in Richards’ win.

Richards’ Tears tears it up

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

In Thursday’s season-opening contest against Chicago Christian at the Bobby Bolton Thanksgiving Tournament, the Richards girls’ basketball team had a solid first outing in a convincing win.

With Sydni Tears, who is expected to be the Bulldogs’ leading scorer this season, in street clothes, the Bulldogs won, 43-39.

Coach Jeff Kortz would only say “she didn’t play” when asked why Tears missed the opener.

But she played the next night and she made up for lost time.

Tears made her season-opening debut for Richards and exploded for 41 points and 11 rebounds in a 70-56 win over Thornwood.

“I didn’t even know she had 41 points,” Kortz admitted. “She was a big part of the win, but it really was a team effort.

The Bulldogs finished 2-0 in their tournament and did not play a third game because there were only seven teams in the tournament after Curie pulled out.

But the Bulldogs made the most of it.

In the win over Chicago Christian, Shannon Meegan scored a team-high 12 points on 6-for-9 shooting for Richards. Against Thornwood, Tears opened with 11 points in the first quarter and exploded for 19 in the third quarter to help keep Thornwood at bay.

“This team definitely has the potential to succeed,” Kortz said.

“I’m excited about what the girls bring; we just have to keep this up past the first five or six games.

They’re a very fun group to be with. They’re happy to be with each other, and they work very hard in practice.”

Peace opens strong The growing pains that the Queen of Peace girls basketball program experienced in the 2013-14 season, with just two wins, is just a distant memory.

Sandburg senior Clare Lawlor knew she had only one more shot.

Just 100 more yards.

Her goal of making it to the final six in the Illinois High School Association State Swimming and Diving Meet in Winnetka already took a hit in the 50-yard freestyle preliminaries on Friday when she finished tied for seventh, which put her in the consolation race for the fifth time in her career.

Her dream of making it to the championship round rested on the next 100 yards and she nailed down a time of 50.98 seconds in the 100 free event and had to wait for two more heats before she found out it was good enough to get her in the final six as she finished fourth.

“I celebrated a little but not too long because I had a relay after that,” Lawlor said. “It was my last shot and I really wanted to be in the top 6 for the first time in my career so I just put it all out there. I did what I had to do to get there.’’

On Saturday, she held her spot in both races fourth in the 100

free with a :51.11 and seventh in the 50 free with a :23.41.

Lawlor made history as the top Sandburg placer in school history for the girls and won more medals in her career (seven) than any other girls swimmer. The best boys finish at Sandburg was Matt Veldman in the 100 butterfly in 2012.

While none of the other area swimmers or divers placed in the top 12, Sandburg junior Rachael Apter collected four medals in the athletes with disabilities division. She won the state title in the 100 breast stroke event with a 1:42.38.

Apter also finished second in the 50 free, 100 free and 200 free.

Sandburg’s Marilyn Sedlak took 31st in diving and teammate Danielle Satler was 46th. The 400 free relay team was 31st and the 200 free relay team was disqualified.

Stagg’s Megan Vallance was 23rd in the 100 back and 32nd in the 50 free, Claire Van Dame was 34th in diving, Lauren DeAngelis was 34th in the 500 free and Lauren Johnson was 38th in the 100 free.

Mother McAuley freshman diver Eva Kelly placed 48th.

Clare Lawlor

HEAVY MEDAL Clare Lawlor’s seven state girls swimming medals are the most in Sandburg history. Here is a breakdown:

2012

9th place: 400 free relay

2013

7th place: 50 free 9th place: 100 free

2014

7th place: 50 free 7th place: 100 free

2015

7th place: 50 free 4th place: 100 free

COMMUNITY FOCUS

Longtime Marist coach Gervais honored Photo by Jeff Vorva

The first game of basketball between Richards and Chicago Christian last Thursday was a hair-raising experience.

The current Pride squad, more grown up and seasoned, opened the 2015-16 with a pair of wins – defeating Oak Lawn 58-35 on Nov. 17 and a 73-13 win over Catalyst Maria on Thursday.

Junior Kara Shimko paced Queen of Peace in both contests, scoring 18 points against Oak Lawn and 15 against Maria. But coach George Shimko said he enjoyed the volume of assists that the Pride recorded in the first two games.

“We had 22 as a team against Oak Lawn and 24 against Maria,’’ he said. “That means the ball is not sticking. Everyone is sharing and trying to find someone who has a better shot than they do. People are still scoring.”

Erin Foley and freshman Ashley Lynch each added eight points against Oak Lawn.

Against Maria, Abby Herman added 13 points, and Alissa DeLaTorre chipped in with 10.

“It’s really fun because the girls have worked really hard to prepare for the season,” Shimko said. “They done things individually to improve their games.

They’re buying into what we’re trying to do in getting everyone to play together.

“When you play that way,

it shows. There demonstrate a great enthusiasm for each other, and they’re just a very coachable group of girls. They work hard and play very unselfishly.”

Injuries hinder Stagg Without the services of senior starters Kate Adams and Noor Elmosa due to injuires, Stagg dropped its first two games of the season – a 50-31 decision to Hinsdale South on Nov. 17 and a 7240 setback to Bradley on Friday.

Erin O’Leary led Stagg (0-2) with 11 points against Hinsdale South, while Jamie Ryan paced the Chargers with 17 points against Bradley.

Chargers head coach Bill Turner said beginning the without two senior starters will be a challenge early on, but he said he was encouraged with the second half effort against Hinsdale South, which saw Stagg score 12 and 14 points in the third and fourth quarters, respectively.

“The second half was more an indication of how we expect to compete throughout the season,” Turner said. “Erin O’Leary did a nice job of leading the offense, while Jaime Ryan did a good job on the glass and had a couple of nice assists.”

Longtime Marist wrestling coach Mark Gervais was inducted into the 2015 National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Illinois Chapter during a banquet in October at the Holiday Inn Countryside.

Gervais graduated from East Leyden High School, and continued his wrestling career at Northeast Missouri State, before staying on to coach three All-Americans and win an MIAA Conference championship during a three-year coaching stint at his alma mater. Gervais also worked as an assistant coach to Ronny Clinton at Eastern Illinois University, where he earned a master’s degree in sports administration.

Gervais arrived at Marist in 1982 and began a 25-year stretch that included 511 dual meet victories as the school’s head coach. Gervais’ coaching career included eight individual state champions, 10 individual runners-up, 50 other place-winners and 100 state final qualifiers.

His teams won 24 consecutive East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) titles, 11 regionals and six sectionals. Marist would win the team state title under Gervais in 1987 and combine to finish second or third on four other occasions.

He is a member of the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) Hall of Fame, Marist High School Hall of Fame, and ESCC Hall of Fame. He now coaches wrestling at the freshman level, and serves the school as the curriculum coordinator of the physical education department.

PBO registration still available PBO Registration for the 2016 season is still available. You can register online thru the PBO website. Click on the Registration Link on the Registration tab. Please see the PBO website

for more details on the registration and the program: www.palosbaseball.org.

Marist hosting trio of camps Marist High School’s athletic department will offer three camp options for grade school students this winter.

Softball camps, led by state championship coach Colleen Biebel, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6, and Dec. 21. The first session will cover defensive skills, while the second session will focus on offense. The final session will cover all skills. There are sessions for fourth through sixth graders and seventh and eighth grade girls. Campers are invited to attend one or more sessions. The cost for one session is $30, with a price break for additional camps. Times vary by date and grade.

The baseball and football programs will offer camps in late December for seventh and eighth grade boys. Football coach Pat Dunne will run a session Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. He and his staff will help campers increase speed and improve position skills.

On Dec. 29, baseball coach Kevin Sefcik will run a camp from 9 a.m. to noon that will help players improve batting and offensive and defensive skills. The cost of each camp day is $25.

Students who register for both camps receive the discount price of $40.

All camps will be held indoors. Campers should wear athletic shoes, and bring bats and gloves for baseball and softball camps. Registration is available online at www.marist.net.

For more information, contact the Marist athletic department at 773-881-5310.

We welcome submissions from the community at sports@regionalpublishing.com

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CLASS 8A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP: MARIST VS. LOYOLA

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Loyola defense not so hot in summer Mankowski resigns, EP seeking new coach but it has been a force in the fall

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Something has to give.

Marist’s football team has scored 493 points this year through 13 games and scored 40 or more points seven times.

Loyola Academy’s defense has allowed just 123 points and shut five of their opponents out, including Brother Rice and Stevenson.

The teams will clash at 7 p.m.

Saturday night for the IHSA Class 8A state championship at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The vaunted Loyola defense came as a bit of a surprise to Ramblers coach John Holecek.

He said he had one returning starter and a group of potential starters who were not always around during the offseason during summer workouts.

“I knew the offense was going to be one of the best we’ve ever had — we have so many weapons,” he coach said. “But on defense, one of our linebackers was in Rome and another was playing lacrosse all summer. They missed a lot of stuff. A bunch of guys did summer service and had to work in disadvantaged areas for at least a week. Our offense just rolled them all summer and that’s where the concern was.

“Then I realized that once we started playing, we were going to be all right. It was the shock of having one returning started and all the absences over the summer that had me worried.’’

The Ramblers opened the postseason with easy wins over West Aurora (31-0) and defending Class 8A champion Stevenson (49-0) and the team looked unbeatable.

The Ramblers won a backand-forth 34-28 quarterfinal win over powerhouse Homewood-Flossmoor in what some were calling the state championship game.

“We try to block that stuff

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Waubonsie Valley linebacker Max Ihry tries to rattle Marist quarterback Brendan Skalitzky by jumping but the RedHawks QB got off a pass in Saturday’s 31-16 win over Waubonsie last Saturday night. The quarterback figures to face an even stronger defense when the RedHawks face Loyola in the Class 8A state championship Saturday night.

out,” Holecek said. ‘’We try to do the same thing every week and try to get better. We knew that H-F was talented but once you look at talent, there are still some special players out there.’’

On Saturday, the Ramblers took an early lead against 24-9 against Palatine in the semifinals. But as area teams Sandburg and Brother Rice found out, Palatine is a team that likes to make comebacks. The Pirates made another late-game rally but fell short when their

Marist Continued from Page 1 to stall a potential game-tying drive. Darshon McCullough’s 18-yard run iced the game on the icy night.

Receiver Liam Keffer caught two touchdown passes including the first score of the night where he caught the ball at the

St. Laurence Continued from Page 1 five yards of offense in falling behind 21-0 at the half. Vikings quarterback Alex Martinez completed just 5-of-11 passes for 57 yards after entering the game with a .684 completion percentage.

“The snow helped us,” Racki said. “It slowed down their passing attack.”

Nor did it help the Vikings’ ground game. Fayezon Smart, one week after eclipsing the 2,000-yard mark and setting the school single-season rushing record, was held to 21 yards on 17 carries.

“It killed us — absolutely killed us,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said of the weather. “They were able to use their size to their advantage.

St. Xavier Continued from Page 1 The 144 points for the two teams shattered the previous NAIA Football Championship series mark of 113 points and it’s the second-highest scoring game in NAIA history. The two teams combined for 1,336 yards of total offense.

SXU junior quarterback John Rhode (Chicago Heights/Montini Catholic) tied a SXU record with seven touchdown passes in the game to go with 539 yards, while senior free safety Doug Ruggles (Mission Viejo, Calif./ Saddleback JC/Mission Viejo) was named the NAIA Outstanding Defensive Player of the Game following the affair.

Senior Ryan Carroll (Evergreen Park/Marist) caught 12 passes for 209 yards and three touchdowns while junior Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind./ Valparaiso) added 12 nabs for 181 yards and two scores and added a rushing TD.

quarterback’s two point conversion attempt was deflected

by Loyola’s Bobby Desherow in the final three minutes and Loyola escaped with a 24-22 win.

Dara Laja had 209 yards on the ground and Emmett Clifford threw for 174 yards to help keep the Ramblers perfect.

With Marist, Holececk said he wants to shut down the running game and make quarterback Brendan Skalitzky pass the ball. Since Skalitzky has thrown for more than 3,500

right side of the end zone with his feet dangerously close to the out-of-bounds line.

Waubonsie players signaled he was out of bounds but the only arms that mattered — the referee’s — signaled a touchdown.

After the game, the players met with fans in the stands and jumped into a snowbank past the north end zone courtesy of an afternoon storm that dumped 11 inches of snow in some suburbs.

“Our game is pretty much predicated on quickness, on angles. When you can’t put a foot down to cut, it’s tough.

“But give them credit. They were the better team.”

As the Roadrunners prepare to play for their second state title in as many years — they won the Class 6A crown in 2014 — the Vikings can only look ahead to a seemingly bright future.

“Every year is different,” Blackmon said. “These seniors, to start off 1-8 (as freshmen in Blackmon’s first season at the helm) and end up state semifinalists, I’m so proud of them.”

Martinez, wide receiver Willie Walton and left guard Anthony Rios are the only starters graduating.

“Every year we’ve improved on the previous year,” said

Rhode completed 35 of his 59 pass attempts with one interception. Ruggles had a gamehigh 17 total tackles (six solos) and also had a forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a pass break-up.

And all of those impressive numbers still couldn’t produce a victory Morningside running back Tyler Kavan ended the fourhour, two-minute game with a 13-yard run after SXU failed to score in the fourth OT. It was his fifth TD on the afternoon.

Kavan was so jacked up that he ran out of the end zone and into a snow bank and his teammates followed suit.

“It was absolutely crazy, intense, every emotion was felt, it was awesome,” Kavan told reporters. “We were trying to run the ball to get in position to kick a field goal. We ran a power downhill and they were filling hard and I just said I’m going to race someone to the end zone and I did it. I got great blocking up front and Kas (Morningside

yards and run form more than 1,000, that could work in the RedHawks’ favor if the offense is clicking.

Marist coach Pat Dunne has confidence in his offense.

“They do it week in and week out,” Dunne said. “It starts up front with our offensive line but any time the ball is in Brendan’s hands, we feel good. The kid has speed and what he can do with his legs and the way he can throw the ball…his versatility without a doubt has helped our offense.’’

“You always dream of playing in the snow,” Carmody said.

“The weather wasn’t an issue, we know we can score points,” Skalitzky said. “If everyone does their job, we can score on anybody. It might have been pretty rough to play in the afternoon (during the blizzard). I was watching some of those games.

“But I would have played in whatever conditions there were.’’

The high school football season ends on Saturday in Illinois but already there are at least 18 head coaching positions open, including the Evergreen Park job.

Ray Mankowski resigned at EP coach and Mustangs Athletic Director James Soldan said “interviewing already has begun and we plan on being done by Christmas.’’

It will be the seventh coach hired in 13 years at the school since Brett Nelson’s 15-year tenure as the football boss of the Mustangs.

Since Nelson patrolled the sidelines between 1987-2001, the school has named six coaches and none lasted more than three years. That list includes Phillips coach, who was announced as coach in June, 2014 but the administration found that his teaching credentials were not what the school required.

McAllister was able to get his old job back at Phillips and he led the Chicago Public League team to a state championship appearance in 2014 and his team is back in the Class 4A title game this year with the hopes of having the first Public League champion crowned on Friday night.

Mankowski, who had been on the football staff for seven years as an assistant, guided the Mustangs to a 5-4 mark his first season and they went 3-6 this year.

According to the Edgytim. com website, there are also coach’s openings at St. Viator, Buffalo Grove, Little Village, Taft, Plainfield Central, McHenry, Rich South, Bloomington, Petersburg PORTA, Cahokia, Fisher, St. Teresa, Paris, Vandalia, Lincoln, Proviso West and Niles North. There are also reports that Andrew’s coach Davis Connell resigned.

Best in state The Illinois Football Coaches Association announced its all state teams and four area athletes were named.

In Class 8A, senior Marist quarterback Brendan Stalitzky and junior Brother Rice receiver Ricky Smalling received the nod on the 18-player team. Stalitzky was one of seven quarterbacks named and Smalling was one of four receivers.

In Class 5A, two St. Laurence players made the 18-man squad — quarterback Alex Martinez and free safety James Burnette.

Best in Midwest St. Xavier University wide receiver Stephen Simms was named the 2015 Mid-States Football Association Midwest

POST-NELSON RIDDLE Since Brett Nelson went 8165 in 15 seasons as Evergreen Park’s football coach, no coach has lasted more than three years at that post. A look at the post-Nelson coaches and their tenure and records: 2002-04 Dave LaBarbara 10-17 2005-07 John Coursey 8-20 2008-10 Mike Barry 10-17 2011-13 Dan Hartman 27-9 2014 Troy McAllister 0-0* 2014-15 Ray Mankowski 9-10 * Was named coach but school did not hire him because of his teaching credentials didn’t meet EP’s requirements

League Offensive Player of the Year and the team had 15 selections on the 2015 MSFA AllMidwest League team.

Simms, a native of Valparaiso, claimed two spots on this year’s squad earning first team recognition as both a wide receiver and return specialist. Simms proved to be one of the league’s most versatile players netting a MSFA-leading 1,722 all-purpose yards behind 273 rushing yards, 721 receiving yards, 106 punt return yards and a league-leading 622 kickoff return yards.

Along with Simms, the other Cougars recognized on the first team were junior quarterback John Rhode (Chicago Heights/ Montini Catholic), sophomore offensive lineman Justin Hunter (Crest Hill/Joliet Catholic), junior offensive lineman Kevin Lonergan (Oak Lawn/ Oak Lawn Community), senior defensive lineman Nick Cemeno (New Lenox/Providence Catholic) and senior linebacker Dan Fitzgerald (Chicago, Ill./ St. Rita). SXU had senior wide receiver Randall Wells (Matteson, Ill./College of DuPage/ Marian Catholic), junior wide receiver Ryan Carroll (Evergreen Park/Marist), junior offensive lineman Sean Jones (Crown Point, Ind./Crown Point), senior linebacker Michael Mettille (Morris/Pennsylvania/Joliet Catholic) and senior defensive back Doug Ruggles (Mission Viejo, Calif./ Saddleback JC/Mission Viejo) named to the second team.

The three Cougars awarded honorable mention accolades were freshman defensive lineman Dmitri Joe (LaGrange Park/Nazareth Academy), junior defensive back Matt Johnson (Rockford/Boylan Catholic) and senior offensive lineman Adam Smith (Glen Ellyn/Glenbard West).

HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK

No Small accomplishment as Peace hires new softball coach Photo by Jeff Vorva

St. Laurence players pose with the plaque that honored them for making it to the Class 5A semifinals after losing to Nazareth, which will go on to win either a first- or second-place trophy Saturday.

Blackmon, whose squads have gone 1-8, 4-5, 5-6 and now 103. “That’s our goal next year

“The younger guys got great experience. Hopefully we carry it over going into next year.”

quarterback Ryan Kasdorf) set me up well, it was amazing.”

Saint Xavier (7-4) jumped out to an early 14-0 lead in the first four minutes of play on a pair of Rhode touchdown passes after scoring on the opening possession and then regaining possession on a successful onside kick attempt and led 21-7 after the first quarter.

Morningside (10-1) led 33-20 at halftime and SXU regained the lead at 40-33 after three.

The fourth quarter proved to be the wildest one as SXU scored early with an 18-yard run by sophomore Drey Devereaux (Hobart, Ind./Hobart) to push the lead to 47-33 before the Mustangs answered right back with a quick drive ending in a 39-yard touchdown pass to make the score, 47-40.

Simms ran it in on a one-yard plunge with 6:10 left in regulation to push the lead to 14, 54-40. Morningside got two touchdowns in the final minutes, including the game-tying one with 58 seconds left to send

the game to overtime knotted at 54-54.

Overtime was just as wild as regulation.

SXU stalled on a failed try in the first OT and Morningside was pushed backward and missed its 50-yard field goal attempt to keep the score tied.

The Cougars scored on its next drive with a seven-yard touchdown catch by Carroll.

Morningside answered right back with a five-yard run to tie the game again at 61-61.

On its first play of the third overtime possession, Rhode hit Simms in stride for a 25-yard touchdown strike, but again the Mustangs responded with a nine-yard score to tie it at 69-69.

The Mustangs defense got a stop at the line of scrimmage on a run and then helped force three straight incompletions to give its offense a shot for the win. MC fumbled an exchange on its first play of the ensuing drive to lose four yards, but ran it four straight times after that, including the winning TD.

Queen of Peace hired Oak Lawn native Kelly Small as its new softball coach. She comes from her alma mater, Oak Lawn High School, where she was the sophomore head coach.

“I am excited to be part of the Queen of Peace family and to have an opportunity to share my knowledge and passion for this sport. I am grateful to have the chance to create a successful program,” Small said.

Small earned many accolades while playing in high school and college including: All Conference, All Area and second team All American while at Oak Lawn and All American, Offensive Player of the Year and batting average record holder at Moraine Valley Community College.

Small attributes her coaching style to her mother who was her first base coach growing up.

“She really had a great impact on so many families and exemplified what it meant to play for the love of the game and apply the lessons you learned on the field,” Small said. “She is also a Queen of Peace alum so it’s exciting to be part of the athletics program at her alma mater”.

Small holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Saint Xavier University. In addition to coaching she is currently an account executive at Dunbar Armored Services.

St. Laurence wins Oak Lawn bowling tourney In a meet with several area

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Queen of Peace Athletic Director George Shimko (left) welcomes new softball coach Kelly Small, who earned many athletic honors during her years at the school.

teams battling it out, St. Laurence’s bowling team notched a 6,115 to claim the 16-team Oak Lawn Bowling Tournament on Saturday.

Brother Rice was second with a 6,069 and Sandburg third with a 6,064.

Shepard finished fifth, Oak Lawn seventh. Richards ninth, Stagg 10th and Marist 16th.

Sandburg’s Cameron Crowe rolled a 1,420 in six games to take the individual championship. Sat. Laurence’s Matt Corona was second with 1,398.

Nick Smith of Brother Rice, Dylan Catalano-Wild of Oak Lawn and Jordan Noftz of Shepard rounded out the top five.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

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Willging and able: Cyclones drop two at soccer nationals but finish big Cougars finish 22nd in the nation in cross country Sophomore Ellie Willging (Freeport/UIC/ Freeport) secured NAIA All-American honors with a 23rd place overall finish in leading the Saint Xavier University women’s cross country team to a 22nd place team finish at the 2015 NAIA Cross Country National Championship Saturday morning at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, N.C. Willging finished the 5K (5,000 meters) race with a time of 18:05.1 for her big finish. SXU had 557 team points en route to its 22nd place finish in the 35-team national event. It was two spots higher than its current national rank of No. 24 in the final NAIA Women’s Cross Country Coaches’ Top 25 Poll.

Junior Nicole Maier (Burbank/Olivet Nazarene/Reavis) came across in 126th place in the field of 321 NAIA runners with a time of 19:12.3. Sophomore Sierra Downey (Stickney/Morton College/Morton West) was the third finisher for the Cougars Saturday in 134th place at 19:17.4, while junior Nicole Watkins (Bartlett/Bartlett) took 182nd place with a time of 19:37.6. Junior Courtney Correa (Homer Glen/Lockport Township) was the final scorer for SXU coming across in 274thplace at 20:32.6. Freshmen Deandra Stokes (South Holland/Thornton) and Jess Wittmayer (Bartlett/Bartlett) rounded out the competitors for the Cougars. The pair finished less than a second apart with Stokes coming in at 20:37.9 for 279th place and Wittmayer at 20:38.5 for 280th.

“I’m so proud of this team and how they ran today and throughout this season,” said SXU coach Lisa Ebel. “We don’t have any seniors on this squad, so the future looks really bright.

I’m so happy for Ellie, because she has run like an All-American all season and it was nice to see her finish the season with the honor.”

A grand time for men’s basketball team With its 92-90 road win over Trinity International University Nov. 18 in Deerfield, the men’s basketball team reached a major milestone in the program’s 46-year history by achieving victory No. 1,000 for the school’s oldest sport.

Five Cougars scored in double figures in the historic game led by junior guard Kyle Huppe (Edgerton, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) with 18 points. Senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton, /Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah) also had a huge impact in the victory with 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists.

Other key contributors for the Cougars Wednesday night were junior guard Dominique Jeter (Chicago/South Suburban CC/ Julian) and sophomore forward Niko Cahue (Orland Park, /Moraine Valley CC/Sandburg) with 13 points apiece and sophomore point guard Quinn Niego (Chicago/Brother Rice) with 12 points.

Win 1,001 wasn’t bad either on Saturday.

Trailing 67-60 with just over eight minutes remaining in regulation, the Cougars rallied to pick up an 84-78 road win over Indiana University-South Bend (IUSB) in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) play.

Senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah) helped fuel the rally scoring the first six points in a 12-2 run by the Cougars that put them ahead for good with three minutes to play. Moore came off the bench to score a game-high 25 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.

Women’s basketball team comes home and wins again Led by a game-best 20 points, including six three-pointers, from sophomore guard Kara Krolicki (Mokena/Lincoln-Way East), the No. 3 Cougars rolled to a 75-55 win over Taylor University (Ind.) in its 2015-16 home opener last Thursday at the Shannon Center in Chicago.

Junior guard Mikayla Leyden (Chicago/ Trinity) had 14 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while senior center Caitlin McMahon (Frankfort/Lincoln-Way East) notched a double-double performance of 12 points and 10 rebounds to go along with her game-leading four blocks. Sophomore center Brittany Collins (Des Plaines, Ill./Maine West) and junior guard Revi McMahon (Palos Park, Ill./Stagg) both provided lifts off the bench with Collins logging nine points and three steals and McMahon adding a career-high eight points

Three-point threat coming Maddie Welter, a 5-foot-9 senior guard at Buffalo Grove High School signed a letter of intent to SXU. “Maddie is exactly the type of player that we were looking for based on our team’s style of play,” said women’s basketball coach Bob Hallberg. “Having quality shooters has always been one of our program’s primary focuses, especially three-point shooters.

“We feel that Maddie is one of best threepoint shooters in the Chicagoland area and that we landed a player who is going to be able to come right in and contribute right away.”

Welter is the daughter of Dan and Anne Welter of Arlington Heights. She is currently coached by Steve Kolodziej at Buffalo Grove High School and also plays for the club team All In Athletics under the direction of Matt Truding. During her junior season in 2014-15, Welter averaged 12.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for the Bison and led the Mid-Suburban League (MSL) East in threepoint field goals.

“I’m so excited to have committed to such a great school and basketball program,” said Welter. “I’m so blessed to have this opportunity and really looking forward to the upcoming years at Saint Xavier University.”

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

Moarine Valley’s women’s soccer team’s first experience at the national tournament didn’t go as well at it hoped, dropping two pool games, but the Cyclones were happy to score a couple of goals before leaving Florida.

After dropping a 4-0 decision in the opener to Tyler on Nov. 16, the Cyclones were eliminated from the 2015 NJCAA Women’s Division I Soccer Championship to defending national champion Monroe College the next day, 5-2.

Marbella Rodriguez scored for Moraine with 15 minutes to play, making it 5-1 and six minutes later, making it 5-2.

“It’s good to end with two goals on a positive note and go home instead of drowning in our sorrows that we lost, just to think of it as a great experience,” Moraine coach Al Palar said. “I am extremely proud of the girls. Not just the season but this tournament as well. We showed that we can compete here. Hopefully just build on this and keep moving forward.”

Moraine finished 15-3.

In the opener, Moraine keeper Kaylyn Egyarto left game at the 17:36 mark of first half after being injured in a collision in the 18-yard box with Tyler’s Audresha Spates.

She was replaced by midfielder/defender Lauren Regan.

Spates received a yellow card.

“We knew it was going to be tough against Tyler,” Palar said. “We knew we were up against it today. A lot of these girls aren’t used to playing such high competition.

“But to come out in the first 20, 30 minutes and just frustrate, we frustrated the heck out of them.

Huge credit to us. I’m still extremely proud.”

Fantastic fall The soccer national tournament appearance capped off a big sports season for the Palos Hills school.

Of Moraine Valley Community College’s seven fall sports, five

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Moraine Valley’s soccer team went 0-2 in its first trip to the nationals but finished strong in the second pool game.

earned Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference championships, one for the first time, and two earned NJCAA Region IV championships.

The women’s tennis team took home its second consecutive conference championship and later qualified for nationals. Then the men’s golf team took a co-championship, also their second straight, before qualifying for nationals—the team’s third time ever.

The last time the men’s soccer team topped the Skyway was 10 years ago This season, the Cyclones were undefeated with one tie in conference. The women won their first league conference title.

The women’s cross country team also made school history by winning back-to-back championships— its second consecutive conference crown and then a week later capturing its second straight region title.

The Cyclones also competed for the second year in a row at the national championship Nov. 14, where they finished 32nd.

This has been one of the most successful fall seasons ever thanks to several changes, said Bill Finn, the

athletic director since 1983.

“All this winning makes it easier for recruiting because they see how excellent and successful we are. It also helps our sophomores get noticed for scholarships to move on to four-year colleges and universities,” Finn said. “We hope to continue this with our other sports and win the conference all-trophy at the end of the school year as we did for the 2014-15 season.”

Women’s basketball team splits The Cyclones took a beating and then bounced right back during the Triton College Tournament Nov. 13 and 14 to bring home a split. They lost to Black Hawk East, 83-66.

Michelle Borgen (Andrew) led with a double-double (23 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks) after playing only 25 minutes due to foul trouble. Carly Trinley (Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences) added a spark in her first game back with seven points, four assists and two steals.

On day two of the tournament the Cyclones bounced back to a re-

sounding 78-57 victory against Lincoln College less than a week after squeaking by the Lynx (64-62). The Cyclones jumped out to a 27-6 lead, and throughout the game they led by as much as 29 points. Borgen earned another double-double this game with 27 points and 15 boards, landing her fourth in the NJCAA Division II rankings for points per game (23.8). Dee Dee Shatat (Oak Lawn) added 17 points, seven assists, two blocks, and two steals. Erin Drynan (Mother McAuley) chipped in 15 points and five more blocks, ranking first nationally in blocks (6.3 per game).

Beat-up men’s hoops team falls The Cyclones took a beating Nov. 14 from nationally-ranked Danville Area Community College, 87-67.

Down a few players due to injuries, Luke Hook (Andrew) amassed 17 points and nine rebounds followed

by Ermias Nega (Wakefield) who had 14 points and Tyler Mitchell (Argo) who banked 12.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Jourdan 29th in nation after 15-second drop in personal best time Ashley Jourdan, Jessica Disselkoen, and Cody Velthuizen represented the Trinity Christian College women’s and men’s cross country teams at the NAIA Cross Country National Championships Saturday at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Jourdan led the way with a 29th-place finish, Disselkoen finishing in 78th and Velthuizen taking 139th.

The 36th annual women’s 5K race consisted of 35 teams and total of 321 runners.

Jourdan ran the best race of her career and tied the school record with a time of 18:09.

Supplied photo The time bested her Ashley Jourdan finished previous career mark, 29th in the nationals and set at the conferwas named to the All- ence meet earlier this America team. month, by 15 seconds.

Her finish was the second highest finish for a Trinity female athlete at the national meet. As a top-30 finisher, she earned NAIA All-American honors. It was Jourdan’s second national meet appearance as last season she placed 100th.

Disselkoen had her best ever finish in her three appearances at the national meet. She finished in 78th place with a time of 18:52. Although 26 seconds off her season best, it is her fastest time in the past month of competition. In her two previous national meet races she took 118th and 122nd.

The men’s 60th annual 8K race consisted of

36 teams and total of 326 runners. Velthuizen placed 139th overall which placed him in the top 45 percent. His completed the course with a time of 26:32, which is 28 seconds off his season best.

It is Velthuizen’s second national meet appearance as he took 100th last season.

Women’s soccer team heading to NCCAA nationals Wind and rain were not ideal weather conditions for the NCCAA North Central Region, but it was a good result for the Trolls who came away the victors. As the higher seed, Trinity hosted the University of Northwestern (St. Paul, Minnesota) in the final game and shut-out the Eagles with a 3-0 score on Nov. 17.

With the victory the team will advance to the National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida starting Monday.

After seven shots that did not score, the Trolls made the eighth one count late in the first period.

In the 39th minute Adrianna Puente fed the ball up the middle to Jessica Bianchi who out-maneuvered the goalkeeper who came out to play the ball. Bianchi beat the keeper and found the empty net.

The 1-0 score held at the half and through the first 38 minutes of the second period. Bianchi and Brooklyn Celebron scored the second and third goals.

For the game the Trolls had 25 shots of which 16 were on goal. Northwestern ended with two shots.

Sierra Christopher was in the goal with one save.

Volleyball team knocked out of tourney by Lourdes The Trolls’ season came to an end Saturday in the NAIA National Championship Opening Round at Savage Arena at the University of Toledo. Trinity was paired against unbeaten Lourdes

University (Sylvania, Ohio) and the Trolls fell in three sets at 25-17, 25-23, and 15-18. With the loss the Trolls end their post-season play and finish their season with a 23-17 record.

Kacie Stoll led the team with 13 kills behind a .324 hitting percentage. She also picked up six digs. Tori Mantel ended with 31 assists and nine digs. Michelle Busscher ended with the high of 12 digs and Karleigh Krchmey had 11.

Lourdes improved to 32-0.

Men’s basketball drops two

The Trolls’ first conference assignment was a challenge as they played at preseason-ranked No. 5 Olivet Nazarene University and lost 89-65.

Jordan Perry, Caleb Jonkman, and Myles Birgans each had 15 points. Nari Garrett was just shy of a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds.

In a non-conference game host Trinity lost to Spring Arbor University (Spring Arbor, Michigan) Saturday, 81-77.

The Trolls were led by Birgans with 10 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Perry had 16 points and four rebounds. Garrett was the high rebounder with seven and Ryan Tubbs had five assists.

Women’s basketball still winless Olivet Nazarene kept Trinity winless with a 108-78 victory.

Lauren Stokes had 13 points and six rebounds.

Allie Paluchniak and Bethany Jansma were also in double-figure scoring with 12 and 10 points respectively. Celina Wanta led the team in assists with six to go along with her seven points and seven rebounds.

The team fell to 0-7 with a 77-51 loss to Cardinal Stritch.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

THE NEXT LEVEL

Korbakes, Carthage fall in tight national semifinal match

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Matt Thome/Carthage College

Former Shepard star Stephanie Korbakes (foreground) had plenty to yell about this season, including a 20-kill performance in the Division III national semifinals on Friday.

Former Shepard volleyball standout Stephanie Korbakes was on fire with 20 kills and six blocks last Friday night.

But even that effort was not enough to get her team to the national championship match.

Korbakes and Carthage College were stopped in a wild 25-21, 25-27, 21-25, 25-22, 15-11 by Cal Lutheran in the semifinals of the NCAA Division III Tournament on the campus of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Korbakes, a 5-foot-10 left-handed junior right side hitter from Palos Heights, pounded down seven of those kills in the second set.

Carthage finished the season with a 35-8 mark and although Korbakes didn’t win any postseason awards, she finished the season second on the team with 421 kills and second with 102 blocks.

Cal went on to win the national championship with a three-set win over Wittenberg (Ohio) to finish 31-5.

North Central College tied a school record for points in a game when its women’s basketball team rolled in a 124-68 win over Principia Friday night in the North Central College Tipoff Tournament.

The bad news is that Queen of Peace graduate Erica Buck did not have a hand in setting that record. She played 14 minutes and missed her four shots.

The good news is that she hauled down 10 rebounds and the Cardinals established a record with 82 rebounds in the contest.

The next day, the Cardinals stepped up their competition and took on Maryville, ranked 13th in Division III and had a seven-point fourth-quarter lead but fell 87-85. Buck scored two points and had a rebound in nine minutes of work.

The 6-foot senior played in all 28 games for the Cardinals and scored 13 points and hauled down 50 rebounds.

McAuley duo helping Benedictine Benedictine’s women’s basketball team opened the season up with a loss to Elmurst but went on to win their next three games.

Sophomore guard Raven Willis, who graduated from Morther McAuley, started all four games and averaged 5.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, and one steal per game.

Jasma Williams, a sophomore forward also from McAuley, got into all four games and scored two points and hauled down 10 rebounds.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST Congratulations! After two awful weeks, the Fab Five graduated to mediocrity last week. Things are fairly tight for the postseason MVP honors so we have the eight title games to pick with a tiebreaker of guessing the total number of points in the Marist game without going over. Rakow has a one-game lead over Maholy, and they disagree on three games. Vorva, who is making history by picking a Chicago Public League team for the first time, ever, is still in it, too.

On with the games: Jeff Vorva Last week: Postseason: Regular season: Loyola vs. Marist Glenbard West vs. Libertyville Montini vs. Crete-Monee Nazareth vs. Lincoln-Way West Phillips vs. Belleville Althoff Catholic Bishop McNamara vs. Tolono Unity Downs (Tri-Valley) vs. Auburn Stark County vs. Arcola

7-3 23-17 71-18 Loyola (50) Glenbard W. Montini Nazareth Phillips Bishop Mc Downs Stark Co.

Anthony Nasella 6-4 21-19 51-38 Marist (45) Glenbard W. Crete Nazareth Belleville Unity Auburn Arcola

Jason Maholy 6-4 24-16 63-26 Loyola (73) Libertyville Montini Nazareth Phillips Unity Downs Stark Co.

Wally Findysz 7-3 20-20 71-18 Loyola (53) Libertyville Montini Nazareth Belleville Bishop Mc. Downs Arcola

Bob Rakow 5-5 25-15 63-26 Loyola (48) Libertyville Montini Nazareth Belleville Bishop Mc. Downs Arcola

Images from a c-c-cold Saturday of f-f-football

It stopped snowing for Marist’s night game with Waubonsie Valley but the after-effects from Saturday afternoon’s storm were still on the goal post.

Hours before St. Laurence’s game with Nazareth, hundreds of volunteers shoveled the morning snow off the field. It didn’t take long for it to get covered again in the afternoon.

You usually see at least one fan take off his shirt in cold weather. At St. Laurence, this is that guy and he is standing near a snowman.

The clock winds down and Marist starts to celebrate its trip to the Class 8A state championship game with a backdrop of snowy trees on Saturday night.

The cheerleaders for St. Laurence had to change their uniforms a little on Saturday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.VALERIE BENNECKE SLACK, FIFTH THIRD BANK S/I/I TO FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO) Defendants 14 CH 20061 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 16, 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 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 2302-314-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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 PA1409533.

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. PA1409533 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 20061 TJSC#: 35-13523 I675231

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.HANANE BAYOUD Defendants 15 CH 002963 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 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 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-108-031. 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 14-15-02623.

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. 14-15-02623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002963 TJSC#: 35-14507 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale 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 NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 8228 24 COUR LEROUX 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 January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 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 24 COUR LEROUX, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-025-0000.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $133,577.01.

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 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#: 35-15070 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 THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH TRUST 2005-HYB 10 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HYB 10, Plaintiff V. KENNETH H. SOUTH A/K/A KEN SOUTH A/K/A K. SOUTH A/K/A K.H. SOUTH A/K/A KENNETH H. SOUTH JR.; MARIE E. SOUTH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; PALOS CREEK TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, Defendants 10 CH 11860 Property Address: 11061 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 10-033103 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure sales.)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on September 22, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on December 23, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11061 South 84th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-14-411-006 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

If the subject property is a condominium, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 316,245.03. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is,â&#x20AC;? with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www. kallenrs.com.

For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.AZZAM A. HINDI A/K/A AZZAM ALHINDI, GHAIDA AL NAJJAR, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 10 CH 017324 15149 HOLLYHOCK 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 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 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 15149 HOLLYHOCK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-110-022. 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 14-13-28554. 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. 14-13-28554 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017324 TJSC#: 35-14353 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.MARK E. LAFAIRE, DEBRA E. LAFAIRE, HOME EQUITY OF AMERICA, INC. Defendants 12 CH 41851 10325 SOUTH 75TH 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 September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 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 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-203-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $207,871.40.

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 11-052032.

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. 11-052032 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41851 TJSC#: 35-14378 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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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 PA1503360. 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. PA1503360 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 8519 TJSC#: 35-13457 I676614

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The Regional News - The Reporter

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VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating - one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ - followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“RICKI AND THE FLASH”: Meryl Streep effects another image change superbly by tapping into her musical side again in director Jonathan Demme’s (“The Silence of the Lambs”) and writer Diablo Cody’s (“Juno”) comedydrama, casting her as a would-be rock star summoned back to the family she left behind to seek fame. Her daughter (played one of by Streep’s actual daughters, Mamie Gummer) is having an emotional meltdown, but the question remains of how much help Mom can be. Another revelation is actor-musician Rick Springfield, who holds his own with Streep as the current man in her character’s life. Kevin Kline also stars as her ex-husband. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMERICAN ULTRA”: A very unexpected CIA operative, played by Jesse Eisenberg, fuels this humor-tinged adventure that has bountiful action ... much of it involving Eisenberg’s supposedslacker character, who’s actually a sleeper agent targeted for elimination, with deeply implanted spy skills. He and his girlfriend (Kristen Stewart, reteamed from “Adventureland” with Eisenberg), go on the run, but he ultimately stands and delivers with the skills deeply embedded in him. Connie Britton (“Nashville”) is fun as another agent who lends assistance; the cast also includes Topher Grace, Walton Goggins (“Justified”), John Leguizamo, Bill Pullman and Tony Hale (“Veep”). DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by director Nima Nourizadeh; outtakes. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “NO ESCAPE”: Moving abroad for work - and taking is family with him - proves to be a

really bad idea for the businessman played by Owen Wilson in this frequently violent melodrama.

Upon arriving in Southeast Asia with his wife (Lake Bell) and children, he finds himself enmeshed in a political rebellion - and his professional position makes him a particular target. Pierce Brosnan also appears as a mystery man who may be of help. DVD extras: audio commentary by writer-director John Erick Dowdle and writerproducer Drew Dowdle; deleted scenes; photo gallery. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SHAUN THE SHEEP MOVIE”: The character devised by the team behind “Wallace & Gromit” offers a feature-length version of his exploits, as Shaun decides to leave the farm and runs into complications in the city. All he wants to do is get back home, but that takes ingenuity and help from his friends to accomplish. Justin Fletcher voices the title character, with John Sparkes, Omid Djalili and Kate Harbour also in the vocal cast. DVD extras: four “makingof” documentaries; poster gallery. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “INSIDE AMY SCHUMER: SEASON THREE”: Shown during a year when the comedian’s popularity exploded - encompassing her movie hit “Trainwreck” - this latest round of her Comedy Central series includes a muchpraised takeoff on the classic trial drama “12 Angry Men,” with Paul Giamatti and Vincent Kartheiser (“Mad Men”) among those as the jurors debating whether Schumer has a place on television. Another episode that got a lot of attention (and coined a certain phrase that can’t be repeated here) finds her having a meeting of the minds with

Tina Fey, Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Patricia Arquette and others. *** (Not rated: AS, P) “NORTHPOLE: OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS”: Coming to video just after its Hallmark Channel premiere, this sequel to last year’s fantasy returns Bailee Madison (`The Good Witch”) to her role as elf Clementine. Upon inheriting a relative’s rundown hotel, a woman (“Full House” alum Loughlin) decides to restore and sell it, but Clementine and some other elves - on a direct mission from Santa - try to inspire her to reconsider and save the jobs of the site’s staff, including the handyman (Dermot Mulroney) who’s helping her get the place back in shape. *** (Not rated)

COMING SOON:

“ZOO: SEASON ONE” (Dec. 1): CBS’ miniseries, based on a novel co-written by James Patterson, puts animals on the warpath around the world; James Wolk and Kristen Connolly star. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “ANT-MAN” (Dec. 8): A thief (Paul Rudd) becomes a scientist’s (Michael Douglas) test vehicle for a size-shrinking technology in this Marvel fantasy. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “KNOCK KNOCK” (Dec. 8): A family man (Keanu Reeves) comes to regret answering a knock at his door by two apparently stranded women. (R: AS, N, P, V) “MINIONS” (Dec. 8): The animated “Despicable Me” characters get their own movie, taking them to 1960s-era New York and London; voices include Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. (PG: AS) “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION” (Dec. 15): Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is an agent without an agency after the CIA shuts down his team. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “TED 2” (Dec. 15): The talking teddy bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) runs into trouble in becoming an adoptive parent; Mark Wahlberg also returns. (R and unrated versions: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK Christmas card class for families

A Christmas card art class for families will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 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 join her card-making workshop, in which participants will create unique Christmas greetings by printing with pine sprigs.

The class fee is $9 per person and includes all supplies. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

UPCOMING Center Cinema

“Christmas in Connecticut” will be shown on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

“Christmas in Connecticut” stars Barbara Stanwyck as a proto-Martha Stewart in this lively comedy, in which she’s a popular food writer with a problem: she doesn’t know the first thing about cooking and her boss has invited company to her place for a traditional Christmas dinner.

A discussion follows the movie.

Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

Expansion Grand Opening/ Open House - 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 4, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a Grand Opening event that is open to the community.

The expansion of The Bridge Teen Center includes a demonstration kitchen, a quiet study lounge, a life skills workshop area, an art

station, a new stage, and more.

Free coffee and dessert will be provided. This is not a regular supervised Friday night event for students. For more information, call 532-0500.

The Bridge Teen Center will be closed for Thanksgiving and will also be closed the first days of December until the Dec. 4 open house for the expansion grand opening.

Tinley Park Community band holiday concert

The Tinley Park Community Band will give its annual free holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m., in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center (enter door no. 3) at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park.

Music will include selections composed by former band director and guest conductor Stephen J. Platko. Sing along with your favorite holiday tunes with the band and the Epiphany Catholic School Choir. The band will also play Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.”

The band was established in 1987. Musicians age 14 and older

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Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss Everdeen in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2.”

‘Mockingjay Part 2’ rolls along but is not necessary

How many ways can you say cash grab? “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” is a cash grab at its finest. Not every franchise finale deserves or needs to be split up into two parts like “Harry Potter.”

This is strictly a movie for those who have seen the previous installments of the Hunger Games franchise.

Here in the finale part two, it picks up where part one left off with no catchup for newcomers, just like the Harry Potter franchise it craves to be like.

The real question here is “Was a two part finale needed?” With money speaking loudly, a two part finale was inevitable even though the films scream condense me into one.

This film is actually decent but that doesn’t make it great. It’s also needed because part one doesn’t end the narrative. The presence of Donald Sutherland, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Stanley Tucci are a main part of making this film decent.

All the seasoned actors along with Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth have their screen time drastically reduced because this film is even more focused on Jennifer Lawrence than the previous movies. This installment is the most dependent on Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen. Lawrence does well with this role she has outgrown. She is now an Academy Award winner but she still takes this role seriously.

Even the acting can’t save this movie from the drawn out story. It’s not so much the story that is bad here but the way the Suzanne Collins novel is drawn out into a longer film that makes it bad.

Part two is much darker in terms of the color pallet used than in the other movies. Who is dying?

Is anything happening? It can be hard to figure that

are invited to join. There are no auditions or residency requirements.

Rehearsals are on Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. at McCarthy Park, 16801 S. 80th Ave., Tinley Park.

For more information, visit the By Jeraldine Saunders website at tinleyband.org.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Use a mouth guard to protect you from grinding your teeth. In the ‘Sweeney Todd’ at week to come you may struggle Andrew High Andrew High School will pres- to escape from the tight, uncoment “Sweeney Todd,” the demon fortable space that exists between barber of Fleet Street, who with a rock and a hard place.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): the help of his accomplice who owns the pie shop below, slits the Don’t get off on the wrong foot throats of customers who are then with the guy or gal in your life.

In the week to come make ratiobaked into pies.

Sondheim’s quintessential mu- nal explanations and convince a sical thriller, Sweeney Todd, ex- special someone of your sincerity pertly balances high emotion and before things get out of hand.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): horror with an underlying humor.

Making the audience aware of Remember that the person who their own humanity, the tale of never made a mistake probably Sweeney Todd reminds us of the did nothing at all. In the week power of love and the dangers of ahead your significant other might be grouchy or somewhat critical. revenge and greed.

This show is suitable for audi- Remain supportive.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): ences 13 years and older.

Performances run Dec. 3, 4, and Make smart choices. If you stay 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for on your toes this week you can students with ID and seniors, $8 make friends in high places and for adults. For tickets, call (708) a few extra dollars, too. Put extra effort into charming customers, 342-5953.

TONY PINTO out because it’s hard to see what’s happening on screen. There are periods of time where you don’t see Katniss, not because she is not on screen but because it’s so dark. You can make a film look dark without it being utterly dark, which needed to be done here to help make the film more readable.

Also worth noting, this is the final film in the career of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. It’s evident that his scenes were not finished before his tragic death, but the movie does the best it can to mask the fact.

This writer won’t spoil the end for those are invested in the saga of Katniss, even though the ending is disappointing. You physically need to go to be disappointed in the inconsistent unneeded extra ending that should’ve been burned on the cutting room floor. Before these unnecessary scenes there is a perfectly satisfying ending that gets tossed away for a so-called happy Hollywood ending.

Whether this film is good or not is irrelevant. It did what “Harry Potter” and “Twilight” franchises did with the two part endings. If you’ve seen the other three films in the franchise, “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” is appointment viewing so you can wrap a bow on Katniss and her exploits.

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST contacts and co-workers.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Bring a friend home to dinner. Embrace an opportunity to treat a friend like a family member. To do your best work in the week to come seek peace and quiet in out of the way places.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Everything comes full circle in the end. The balancing act you must perform to please family on one hand, and the demands of a career on the other, might finally come to a peak this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Breaking up isn’t always hard to do. In the week to come you might seamlessly leave some relationships behind. You may learn which people are fully trustworthy and which ones aren’t.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Reaching the top is never final. You must continue to travel through the dips and then climb up the peaks again. You may feel invincible this week but it is wise to tread cautiously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Funnel frustrations into a formula for success. Efforts may be unrewarding when you don’t receive encouragement. In the week ahead maintain a low profile and avoid controversy.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think twice without over thinking. You may experience something similar to writer’s block in the week ahead. You may be discouraged by a temporary inability to get ahead.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It may be boring or soothing to do the same thing over again, as long as it isn’t a mistake. This week you may be able to ride the rocking horse of repetitive actions into the winner’s circle.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is no reason to beat your head against the wall when the door is right around the corner.

As this week unfolds don’t be discouraged. The solution to a problem is in plain view.

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