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Richards High School librarian Ann Marie Bryant has gone from shelving books to authoring them. Well…she still shelves them once in a while. But she has released two books, including one Chicago that hit the Serving market recently. In her new book, “Look What I Got on Sale: A Guide to Shopping and Online Saving,” Bryant references an uncomfortable past to facilitate others in a purposeful future. Bryant says the inspiration to write came two years ago. “The economy was bad. Many people were losing their homes,” she said. “Marriages were struggling. There was negativity all

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around me. I’d dealt with a lot of tissue in the body. the same obstacles in my past but “It was a very difficult time I had overcome them. I thought it for me as a mother,” she said. would be helpful to show people “It forced me to be away from how I came out of the places they my kids. My doctor said until I were in, so I wrote about it.’’ was no more radioactive than a Living life passionately became UPS package, I couldn’t be near her main objective because it them.’’ could have been cut short. Dur- Radioactive iodine is released ing a visit to the obstetrician in from the body through urine. The Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Lawn, Palos 1994, the doctor noticed a large length of theOak process depends on Hills and Worth Thursday, March 1, 2007 lump on her neck. That recogni- the dose received and the age of tion led to the discovery of thyroid the recipient. To avoid exposing cancer. family and other people to her “I had two small kids at the radioactivity, Bryant had to follow Photo by Jeff Vorva time,” she said. “This cancer her doctor’s instructions carefully, caused me to undergo radioac- staying away from the kids and Richards Librarian Ann Marie Bryant shows off her new book tive iodine treatment.” avoiding all close contact such that she recently published on how to save money. Radioactive iodine, given in a as kissing, sharing cups, dishes, liquid form, is absorbed and con- or utensils with adults. Health ant from wearing $200 designer derprivileged saying: centrated by the thyroid gland. problems weren’t the only thing shoes to public aid. She utilized “My rock bottom was the day The treatment destroys thyroid that burdened her life. the welfare system and other I purchased a sofa at an auction tissue but does not harm other Hard times had taken Bry- community agencies for the un(Continued on page 9)

Supt. search underway in Dist. 127.5

See Bob Rakow’s story, Page 5

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

Barack Obama will not be smiling after reading Charles Richards’ “Let me say this about that’’ column See Page 6

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This week’s WHATIZIT? has a holiday theme and may not be as easy to figure out as it was in the past couple of weeks Page 12

index Police News.....................2 Our Neighborhood..........4 Sudoku...........................4 Commentary...................6 School.........................8 & 9 Death Notices................10 Crossword.....................10 Calendar......................10 Consumer........................11

columnists Jeff Vorva........................3 Wine Guy..........................12

Board members in Chicago Ridge School District 127.5 are in the initial stages of a search for the district’s next superintendent. Board members spent Saturday interviewing seven candidates for the position, said board president Greg Hillman. Twenty five individuals applied for the position. Supt. Joyce Kleinaitis is retiring at the end of the school year after eight years in the position. Her base salary for 2013-14 is $161,902. Kleinaitis said she is leaving to teach graduate education classes. Specifically, she will teach school law, which prepares teachers to become administrators, she said. Kleinaitis is 43-year veteran of education, having worked as a teacher, assistant principal, principal and assistant superintendent before coming to District 127.5 The board was expected to discuss the initial interviews at its Tuesday meeting, Hillman said. Board members could decide to meet with additional candidates or grant second interviews to some Photo by Jeff Vorva of those interviewed Saturday, he said. “We have to sit down and review,” Hillman said Monday. “We A couple of inches of snow fell in the area Sunday and Monday and, mixed with the cold weather, made for a few headaches with are going to discuss what our next traffic and shoveling. Even tough old dogs couldn’t shake the snow as the German Shepherd on the sign at the Heritage Kennels in options are.” (Continued on page 3) Palos Hills had to deal with the white wet stuff on his head and back.

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No Christmas Carol for Bury Mayor and her blog blasted at fiery OL board meeting By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Blogs and ballot initiatives led to some angry outbursts Tuesday night between Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and her political opponents on the village board. Early in the meeting, Trustee Carol Quinlan said that Bury’s blog, which formally launched in October, should not include village hall’s address and phone number. “It’s not a village blog. It’s political,” Quinlan said. Quinlan said she thought the mayor’s blog would report village news, but instead it includes personal and political attacks. “It’s is not an Oak Lawn blog,” she said. Bury previously has said that the village hall contact information is on the blog so residents know how to reach her. She also defended the content of her blog.

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“Everything on there is factual. My name is on it, and people have a right to know what their mayor’s position is,” Bury said. “I will state my feelings on issues.” Bury asked Quinlan if she was specifically concerned about a recent blog post that reported on the trustee’s proposal at the Nov. 26 board meeting to delay a vote on spending for the senior center. “(Quinlan) proposed turning the day-to-day operations of the senior center over to senior volunteers, senior employees who ‘wouldn’t cost that much’ and reducing the services that Gen-

esis currently provides seniors,” according to the blog. Quinlan would not respond to Bury’s inquiry, saying only that she wanted the village hall contact information removed. “So even though you make allegations, you have nothing to substantiate them,” Bury said. At the Nov. 26 meeting, Quinlan said members of the village’s senior commission are seeking more responsibility and relying on them would reduce the $85,000 paid to Genesis, the organization the currently provides senior services. Bury disagreed. “I really think $85,000 for seniors is not enough,” Bury said. “I would like to see more for them not less.” Tuesday’s brief exchange between Bury and Quinlan paled in comparison to the one between the mayor and Trustee Bob Streit, which came as the trustee made remarks in opposition to term limits. The board voted 4-2 in favor of placing on the March ballot a referendum asking voters to decide if the village should adopt (Continued on page 3)

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Yukking it up with Ditka Mike Ditka and Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton share a laugh after the pair used hedge clippers to cut the red ribbon to open the new Benny’s Beverage Depot in town last Wednesday night. Three hundred people showed up for autographs including some who waited six hours. Some fans were turned away because Binny’s had a limit. Close to $15,000 was raised for the Evergreen Park-based Christmas Without Cancer charity. For more photos and stories, see Jeff Vorva’s column on page 3 and the Our Neighborhood section on page 4.

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police news

Chicago Ridge A cell phone was reported stolen Dec. 3 from a customer at the movie theaters at Chicago Ridge Mall. The offender asked the victim if he could use her phone. She handed it to him and he ran away. *** Someone allegedly stole four hooded sweatshirts Dec. 4 from Footlocker at Chicago Ridge Mall. *** Kimberly Fuller, 51, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Dec. 5 after she allegedly stole merchandise from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Wallets were reported stolen Dec. 6 and 7 from a shoppers at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Hickory Hills Michael E. Martin, 19, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving Dec. 8 after a stop in the 8800 block of 95th Street, police said.

Oak Lawn Macario Perez, 44, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, driving without a valid license, improper lane use and no insurance after a Nov. 22 stop at 95th Street and Cook Avenue, police said. *** Eliasard Alcauter, 35, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, no insurance, improper use of turn signal and driving with one headlight Nov. 23 following a stop at 87th Street and Central Avenue, police said. *** James R. Haupt, 38, of Hometown, was charged with drunken driving, driving on a suspended license, speeding and having no

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insurance Nov. 24 after a stop at 95th Street and Natoma Avenue, police said. *** Alan R. Loague, 55, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance and damage to village property Nov. 25 after he was stopped in the 9000 block of Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Martin R. Svoboda, 52, of New Lenox, was charged with battery Nov. 26 after a disturbance at the Haggerty Pontiac service center, 9100 S. Kenton Ave., police said. *** Monique D. Sullivan, 43, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and possession of drug equipment Nov. 27 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kenwood Liquors, 10750 S. Cicero Ave., police said. *** Jason E. Shaughnessy, 32, of Midlothian, and Crystal A. Scelzi, 35, of Tinley Park, were charged with retail theft Nov. 28 after allegedly stealing goods from Jewel-Osco, 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave., police said. *** Ryan M. Lodygowski, 38, and Thomas F. Kottwitz, 43, both of Oak Lawn, were charged with battery Nov. 28 after a fight in the parking lot of the PADS shelter, 10056 S. Central Ave., police said. *** Kevin J. McNeilly, 22, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with drunken driving, no insurance, failure to signal and improper lane use Nov. 28 after a stop at 106th Street and Kilpatrick Avenue, police said. *** Michael A. Nasser, 27, of Oak Forest, was charged with drunken driving and disobeying a traffic signal Nov. 28 after a stop at 95th Street and Southwest Highway, police said.

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92nd Street and Central Avenue, police said. *** Three catalytic convertors were reported stolen Dec. 7 or 8 from cars in the 8900 block, 9000 block and 9200 block of Sproat Avenue. Another convertor was reported stolen Dec.7 from a car in the 9600 block of Cicero Avenue while another was reported stolen that day from a car in the 9500 of Kolmar Avenue. *** Jose J.Escalera, 43, and Saldana Gricela, 37, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft Dec. 7 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., police said.

house in the 11000 block of Theresa Circle, police said. *** Dennis J. Crockett, 23, of Joliet, was charged with disorderly conduct Dec. 6 and yelling, screaming and disturbing residents in the 8200 block of Holly Court, police said.

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Stagg High School was evacuated last week after a reported gas leak.

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Stagg evacuated after smell in math class doesn’t add up By Kelly White Correspondent

District 230 officials responded swiftly to the strange odor discovered in the mathematics classroom, and all of the students were escorted to three nearby churches — New Beginnings, Sacred Heart Church and Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church until being dismissed at 3 p.m. First responders arrived on the scene shortly after the 1 p.m. emergency phone call was made, and the Palos Hills Police Department had blocked off Roberts Road, south of 111th St., with the school being on the southwest corner of that intersection. Aside from the North Palos Fire Department, several surrounding area first responders arrived on site including: Orland Park, Evergreen Park, Hometown and a HAZMAT team from Bedford Park. EMS first responders also arrived on site from surrounding areas, including: North Palos, Roberts Park, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge and Palos Heights. Three Nicor trucks also responded to the call, according to Stagg school officials. The emergency vehicles began leaving the school grounds shortly after 2 p.m., according to school officials. Seven people were transported by ambulance from the school — six students and one staff member. These individuals were transported as a precaution. “I would like to commend the Stagg High School administration, staff and students for working together in order to maintain a safe environment during this situation,” said District Superintendent

James Gay in a statement. Officials are still uncertain what caused the odor was, but they have determined that it was not natural gas. • In other Palos Hills news, police officer Corey Quiroz was recognized for the off-duty actions he performed in another suburb. He stopped a road rage incident in October while off-duty in Lemont. The officer was just passing through the area on Oct. 13, when witnessing the incident involving two subjects. “The aggression (in the incident) was beating the victim with the baseball bat,” Alderman Martin Kleefisch (1st Ward) said at last Thursday’s city council meeting. Quiroz immediately stopped and identified himself as a police officer and was able to stop the attack. He held the offender until the Lemont Police Department arrived on the scene, to prevent further injury to the victim. “As a result of his actions, the offender was taken into custody, and the victim was safe from any life-threatening injuries,” Kleefisch added. Lemont Police Chief Kevin Shaughnessy addressed a thankyou letter, on behalf of the Lemont Police Department, to Officer Quiroz and Chief Paul Madigan stating officer Quiroz represented himself and the Palos Hills Police Department to the highest of standards. “Please extend our thanks for his prompt and professional actions at this matter,” Shaughnessy said, “It is to be commended.”

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-12-14, a sale will be held at Chandler Services, Inc., 10203 W. 191st Street, Mokena, IL. 60448, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Heiferman, Inc. & Wilson Rental, Inc. 2004 Ford VIN# 2FTRX17W54CA48885 Lien Amount: $1,082.88

Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-26-14, a sale will be held at Lincolnwood Auto Construction, Inc., 7334 N. Central Park Avenue, Skokie, IL. 60076, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Zinoviy Tarakh 2010 Dodge VIN# 2D4RN4DE3AR298057 Lien Amount: $10,975.00

Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-26-14, a sale will be held at Lupe’s Body Shop, 2440 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60623, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Mendakota Insurance Co., Federick Hill & Zita Johnson 2006 Lincoln VIN# 3LNHM26126R663979 Lien Amount: $11,833.65

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-19-14, a sale will be held at Belmont Auto Repair, Inc., 4549 W. Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60641, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Waldemar Stepski & Marlusz Stepski 2010 Mazda VIN# 1YVHZ8BH1A5M08824 Lien Amount: $5,269.46

Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-12-14, a sale will be held at A-1 Auto Collision, Inc., 1329 171st Street, East Hazel Crest, IL. 60429, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Natalia Lakovsky & Valorie Lavonne Moore 2004 Nissan VIN# JN8AZ08W34W341418 Lien Amount: $22,080.00

Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-12-14, a sale will be held at Import Auto Group, 44 W. 168th Street, South Holland, IL. 60473, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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*** A cell phone and a purse containing a diamond and platinum engagement ring valued at $7,000 and a platinum wedding band valued at $2,000 were reported stolen Dec. 5 from a car parked in the lot Kolmar School, 10425 S. Kolmar Ave. The victim told police she left the car unlocked while she went into the school to pick up her daughter. *** DeAngelo R. Johnson, 33, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, improper lane use, no insurance and failure to signal Dec. 6 after a stop at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Shawnika L. Jackson, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Dec. 6 after allegedly stealing goods from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., police said. *** Sean B. Murtaugh, 43, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance Dec. 6 after a stop at

District officials are still puzzled over a leak that evacuated Stagg High School last week. Stagg resumed classes last Thursday morning after a natural gas leak was reported on Wednesday afternoon. Six students and one staff members became sick, LEGAL NOTICE prompting an evacuation of the Notice is Hereby Given that on high school in Palos Hills, after 1-26-14, a sale will be held at J & they reported a smell within their A Cartage, Inc. dba, Arlington-Mc math class and were transferred Cook Corp., P.O. Box 52, Lyons to local hospitals, according to IL. 60534, to sell the following officials. articles to enforce a lien existing But it’s not clear what actually under the laws of the State of was leaking. Illinois unless such articles are “The source of the unusual redeemed within thirty days of smell is still under investigation,” District 230 official Carla Erdey the publication of this notice. Wallwork Financial Corp. & Neri- said Monday. “The North Palos Fire Protection District completjus Kuedaras ed testing when the smell was 1999 Dierzen reported that evening and again VIN# 1D9132721V1059047 the next morning and has not Lien Amount: $5,500.00 detected anything unusual. “The district also completed air testing on Friday throughout the weekend and has not pinpointed a source for the smell. The District continues to work with local authorities to investigate the source of the smell. Following thorough inspections and testing by North Palos Fire Protection District and area first responders as well as Nicor Gas, safety officials are confident that the Stagg High School building is safe.” Stagg, located at 8015 W. 111th St., was evacuated as a precautionary measure around 1 p.m. last Wednesday afternoon. Lb.

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*** Charles J. Abromaitis, 32, of Midlothian, was charged with drunken driving and speeding Nov. 28 following a stop at 108th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Tools valued at $730 were reported stolen Nov. 29 from a car parked in the lot of Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St. *** Nicholas D. Manoogian, 22, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving and speeding Nov. 30 after a stop at 95th Street and 51st Avenue, police said. *** Mario A. Zaranti-Alderman, 24, of Blue Island, was charged with retail theft Nov. 30 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., police said. *** Phyllis A. Trowbridge, 68, of Oak Lawn, was charged with aggravated assault Nov. 30 after a disturbance at an apartment in the 10300 block of Komensky Avenue, police said. *** Daniel L. Thomas, 35, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, aggravated battery to a police officer, speeding, failure to wear a seatbelt, no insurance and illegal transportation of alcohol Dec. 1 after being stopped at 109th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Yousif Sayes, 19, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance, no village sticker, squealing tires and transportation of open alcohol following a Dec. 1 stop at 108th Street and Cook Avenue, police said. *** Fabian Aviles, 18, of Summit, was charged with possession of a controlled substance Dec. 2 after a stop at 96th Street and Kenton Avenue, police said. *** Samantha L. Vicci, 26, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, driving on the median and failure to signal Dec. 4 after a stop at 95th Street and Austin Avenue, police said. *** Jesse E. Hernandez, 46, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with drunken driving, improper lane use, no insurance and texting while driving Dec. 4 after he was stopped at stop at 92nd Street and Central Avenue,

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Neylon stocking up on donations for Christmas Without Cancer â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; No one was there to ask Gerri Neylon for her autograph. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; They werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t waiting in line for hours to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;helloâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x153;great jobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; to her. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; There were no TV cameras pointed at her or media types asking her if she thinks she is bigger than the Beatles. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; No, on this Dec. 4 night on the opposite side of the room, all of that attention and adulation went to Bears legend Mike Ditka. The former tight end and coach was at Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beverage Depot in Evergreen Park to sign autographs for a couple of hours after he and EP Mayor Jim Sexton sliced a red ribbon with a pair of hedge clippers during the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand opening. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Ditka was the man of the hour and there was no doubt about that as approximately 300 people got to meet him and several people were turned away. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But I think Neylon was the woman of the hour at Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even though itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubtful that anyone in line even knew who she was. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Not that sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s complaining. The founder of the Evergreen Park-based Christmas Without Cancer charity was thrilled that Ditkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance at Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s benefitted her organization. Between a $10,000 check from Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and $4,695 raised in signatures, Christmas Without Cancer came away with close

Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Notebook by Jeff Vorva to a $15,000 payday. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The charity is in its 10th year. It will help seven families during the 2013 holiday season including families from Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills and Oak Lawn, giving them gift cards for gas, groceries and medications and provides emotional support, home repairs and car repairs. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never in a million years did I ever think this would take off like this,â&#x20AC;? Neylon said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Neylon is a longtime Oncology nurse at Christ Hospital who had her heart aching and breaking in 2003 from one womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I had a young patient in her 20s who was married and expecting her first baby and she was diagnosed with a lung sarcoma, and right before the holidays she found that the cancer was going to her brain,â&#x20AC;? Neylon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She was very devastated. So was her husband. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just felt like I had to do something for her. I called a few friends and in a matter of days we had two or three vans full of stuff for the family. She passed away

that June. The following months, her family called and said â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keep this up.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; We would help a family a year but then it caught on. This community is awesome. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had many gifts from God. It has taken on a life of its own.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The group had several fundraisers throughout the year netting more than $20,000. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Ditka/Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bonanza was a surprise treat for the organization. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a first,â&#x20AC;? Neylon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so honored that Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partnered with us and that Mike Ditka is here. But the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s outpouring and generosity is what impresses me the most. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It inspires me to help even more people. It really does.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

10K race added in Palos Heights

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Committee meetings start in January for the race and we will bring readers updates on the plans for the race as they unfold in the coming months.

Toyota needs turf

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Last week, I wrote about Toyota Park in Bridgeview falling short on a bid to host the Illinois High School Association and, instead, it went to Huskie Stadium in DeKalb for every odd year until 2021. It will continue to be held at Memorial Stadium in Champaign through 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; IHSA Official Matt Troha said a criteria the state was looking for in a hosting stadium was artificial turf and Toyota Park still has natural grass. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Bridgeview facility still has a few years to make itself fake if it wants to get in on the action.

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; As if hosting a half marathon isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, officials in Palos Don it, it was Heights have doubled their pleasure and have added another race the wrong Pratl â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Haste makes on May 4. waste and last â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The First Midwest Bank Half week the ReMarathon will now be known porter editor, as the First Midwest Bank Half whomever that Marathon and 10K. Race direc- is, needed to tors Jeff Prestinario and Mel Diab find a quick said they consulted with their photo for a committees and think the new page 3 story race will attract more runners as deadline to the event. Last year, it drew was drawing about 2,000 athletes â&#x20AC;&#x201D; many dangerously This is the real from around the area. close. So, he Don Pratl.

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Gerri Neylonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s group, Christmas Without Cancer, can ring bells of joy as it benefitted from Bears legend Mike Ditkaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appearance at Binnyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beverage Depotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand opening in Evergreen Park on Dec. 4. The event raised close to $15,000 for her charity. found a photo that said â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pratlâ&#x20AC;? on it and ran it, identifying the man as Don Pratl. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; It was the wrong Pratl. It was actually his brother, Rob, in that photo. The correct photo of Don Pratl is here.

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The kicker is that the editor, whomever that is, went to Lewis University with Don. Even then, Don was looking to get involved and make changes as he was the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s student government president back in the early 80s.

Ready for the handoff Worth Days could be in park districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hands Jan. 7 By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The village of Worth is close to handing off control of the annual Worth Days fest to the park district. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Village and park district officials are fine tuning an intergovernmental agreement that has been in the works for several months. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;There are a lot of legalities,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Mary Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a lot of details to be worked out.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Werner said issues regarding insurance, liquor licenses and control of the fest grounds have to be ironed out before the park district can take over. The village board is expected to approve the agreement at its Jan. 7 meeting, she said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The village ran the fest for several years after a non-profit committee turned over control of the event. But much of the planning and execution fell to the village clerk, public works department and other employees. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Doing it ourselves is very tax-

Search (Continued from page 1) â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The finalists for the position will be brought in for an additional round of interviews and meet with faculty, staff and members of the community, Kleinaitis said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; She said the board hopes to choose her successor within the next few months. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The seven candidates all are from Illinois. Each responded to a posting the district placed with the Illinois Association of School Boards. The district did not hire a search firm to select or screen candidates. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The services of a search firm

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â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please stop interrupting,â&#x20AC;? Streit told the mayor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My points are very much to the point, very much to the issue before us.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do your comments pertain to term limits?â&#x20AC;? said Bury, who added that she wanted Streit to stay on topic. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Streit said an elected official can make his or her own pledge to serve a limited number of terms.

rely on the village pull off a successful fest. He added that the district is not interested â&#x20AC;&#x153;recreatingâ&#x20AC;? what is already a successful event. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still going to rely very heavily, as the village did, on volunteers,â&#x20AC;? Capalbo said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Turning the festival over to the park district does not mean the village wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay involved. Instead, village officials and employees will continue to volunteer at the event, Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The 2014 edition of the festival will be especially significant as it will be part of the villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 100th anniversary celebration, Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The village is planning a series of events throughout the year to CAPTION celebrate its centennial, similar to neighboring Chicago Ridge, which Photo by Jeff Vorva is also celebrating its 100th an- A woman hands out balloons during the 2013 Worth Days parade. The village is expected to hand niversary in 2014. the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s responsibilities to the park district in January.

could cost the district at least $15,000 plus expenses, Kleinaitis said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Hillman would not discuss the qualities the board is seeking in the next superintendent. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The intent is to find the most qualified candidate that we can,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Kleinaitis said, however, that her successorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key challenges will be to maintain programming and develop a relationship with the community. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; District 127.5 serves approximately 1,500 students in Chicago Ridge and a small portion of Oak Lawn. Students attend Finley Junior High and Ridge Central and Ridge Lawn elementary schools. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The voters can decide whether they want to keep you or not,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; He then asked if voters should be asked via referendum about the level of fire department staffing. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trustee Streit, you are out of order,â&#x20AC;? Bury said.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got something better than reindeer games.

â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;How about if we ask if we should have mayoral recall? We know the answer to that. That would pass overwhelmingly,â&#x20AC;? Streit replied.

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term limits for mayor, village clerk and trustees. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Streit and Quinlan voted against the measure, which would limit village board members to three consecutive terms in a single office beginning with those elected or re-elected in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Streit said he opposed term limits and added that the village should seek residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; input via referenda on other public policy questions such as outsourcing 911 dispatchers. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Trustees voted at the Nov. 26 meeting to outsource the 911 emergency communications services to Norcomm, a private dispatch center located in Franklin Park. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Bury chastised Streit for straying from the issue of term limits during his remarks, which angered the trustee.

ing on the employees,â&#x20AC;? Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Trustees in October agreed that the park district is better suited to sponsor the annual festival. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;It just seemed to make sense,â&#x20AC;? Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Planning for the August fest begins in February with the booking of entertainment and vendors as well as garnering volunteers the top priorities, Werner said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Park District Director Carlo Capalbo said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll serve as the point man for the organization of the fest with park district department heads taking on specific roles. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is in our realm,â&#x20AC;? Capalbo said, adding that the district is accustomed to planning and hosting events. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The park district is no stranger to the annual festival, as it has run the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attractions for the past few years. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Park district funds will not be used to fund any portion of the fest, he said. Instead, fundraising and money generated at the fest are used to pay for the event. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Capalbo said the district will

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Hundreds wait hours for old man who needs the money By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

was trying to get rid of her husband’s man-cave stuff and asked me if I wanted it and I said ‘yeah — this would be great for my dad.’ ’’

Bears legend Mike Ditka was scheduled to be at Binny’s Beverage Depot in Evergreen Park at 6 p.m. last Wednesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Her father, Pete, has passed on and she kept the Bears head and has autographs from Ditka on one side and Bears Hall of Famer Dan Hampton on the other side of it.

Long before the man some call “Da Coach” walked through the doors, Binny’s officials had the rough task of turning people away after the store reached its limit of 300 people who snaked through the aisles of booze to wait for his signature. Some waited six hours.

And who would have guessed that the first guy in line for Ditka’s scribbles would be a man from Green Bay Packer country?

Ditka, who coached the Bears to the Super Bowl title in 1985, still appreciates being able to draw a big crowd.

Milwaukee’s Dave Allen waited six hours to have Ditka sign several canvas prints of Ditka flipping off a photographer.

“Am I surprised? I’m absolutely surprised and humbled,” Ditka said. “I don’t understand it, but, hey, I’m an old man and I need the money. We have to sell this [Ditka brand] wine.’’ When it was pointed out to him that not many old men could generate a crowd like that, Ditka retorted “Oh yeah — Bill Clinton can.”

“I’m a football fan, I don’t care who it is,” Allen said. “I like Ditka because he’s a classy guy and a class act. I’ve met many [celebrities] before — baseball players, football players — and there is no one like him. I don’t want to name names but [Packers QB] Aaron Rodgers was cool when he was a backup quarterback. Now he’s got the big head and the big money.”

Oak Lawn resident Liz O’Neill stood in line for a couple of hours to get Ditka’s autograph five days before the Bears retired his number in a ceremony at Soldier Field. “Growing up, he was like a

Photo by Jeff Vorva

With several bottles of his brand of wine on the table, Mike Ditka signs for fans at Binny’s in Evergreen Park last Wednesday as Speaking of big money, Ditka’s appearance raised close to a part of a grand opening celebration. $15,000 for the Christmas Withnational hero at our house,” deal. He was telling us in line O’Neill had Ditka sign a huge “I bought it at a garage sale out Cancer charity. For more O’Neill said. “He’s an insti- ‘come on guys, pick it up.’ I Bear head that she had to bring about 10 years ago,’’ she said. information on the charity, see tution in Chicago. He’s the real thought that was real cute.” in a suitcase. ‘’It cost about $30. My old boss Page 3.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn’s Liz O’Neill shows off a Bears head she bought at a garage sale 10 years ago that There were 300 people — including a man with bottles stuck to his head — at Binny’s for Mike Ditka’s appearance before the new beverage spot officials started to turn people away. now has Mike Ditka and Dan Hampton’s autographs.

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News and events from our archives.

Chicago Ridge says bye-bye to B-girls 50 years ago

From the Dec. 12, 1963 edition The story: Chicago Ridge officials authorized an ordinance outlawing B-girls in its community. A B-girl was defined as an employee of a lounge or tavern who solicited drinks from customers. The quote: “We didn’t expect to get in,” an unnamed boy who testified to police that he was let into the Startlite Theater in Chicago Ridge to view an adults-only film. Fun fact: This was the first Christmas season that the United State Post Office implemented its new zip code idea.

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From the Dec. 15 edition The story: A booby trap placed inside a safe to ward off potential thieves backfired and it made several employees of Rogers and Holland ill and caused for the evacuation of the Chicago Ridge Mall for three hours. A vile of tear gas was the culprit. The quote: “We’re a serious candidate this time. We weren’t a serious candidate last time.” — Herbert Huskey, who challenged Ernie Kolb for mayor of Oak Lawn. Huskey was removed from a ballot for Fifth District trustee in 1987 when he didn’t have enough signatures on his nominating petition. Fun fact: Richards’ basketball team beat Argo, 73-50 to snap the Argonauts’ 51-game SICA North winning streak.

She’s 100 but has a good grip 10 years ago

From the Dec. 11, 2003 edition The story: More than 30 people were involved in a brawl in the parking lot of Bleekers Bowl in Evergreen Park. Police arrested a Chicago man for punching a man who was lying on the ground. The skirmish started inside the facility when the Chicago guy punched the same guy in the face. The quote: “It’s a real bad precedent to establish new taxes. It was unnecessary. We should stop giving away the taxpayers’ hard-earned money.” — Oak Lawn Trustee Bob Streit on voting no to utility and gas usage taxes. Fun fact: Worth’s Elizabeth “Betty” Fischer turned 100 on Dec. 9. She looked frail but still had a hearty handshake. “She’ll squeeze your hand off,” said her daughter Dorothy McElligott.

Dec. 12: ON THIS DATE in 1791, the Bank of the United States opened. Dec. 13: ON THIS DATE in 1903, the Wright brothers made the first flight of a powered airplane at Kitty Hawk, N.C. In 2003, former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was captured by U.S. troops. Dec. 14: ON THIS DATE in 1799, George Washington, the first president of the United States, died at age 67. In 1962, the U.S. space probe Mariner II approached Venus, transmitting photographs of and other information about the planet back to Earth. Dec. 15: ON THIS DATE in 1890, Sioux Chief Sitting Bull and 11 other tribe members were killed in Grand River, S.D., during a clash with tribal police. Dec. 16: ON THIS DATE in 1773, a group of men dressed as Indians raided British ships in Boston Harbor. They seized more than 300 chests of tea and threw them into the water to protest British taxes. Dec. 17: ON THIS DATE in 1843, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens was published. In 1903, brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful manned flight of a powered airplane on a beach near Kitty Hawk, N.C. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1898, the United States acquired the Spanish territories of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam at the end of the Spanish-American War. Cuba, which also was liberated in the war, gained its independence. This week’s question: In 1973, who became the first NFL running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a single season? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarq mail.com.)

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Krapil’s Steakhouse hard to find but easy to like By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Krapil’s Steakhouse and Patio sits in a secluded location adjacent to 111th Street and the Tri-State Tollway overpass, but the Worth restaurant relies on its reputation as a top-notch steakhouse to draw a loyal customer base that comes for quality food and a unique atmosphere. The rustic eatery, which features an indoor/outdoor patio and a quaint indoor restaurant, offers something for every taste, including steaks, chops, prime rib and seafood. The indoor restaurant is similar to a northern Wisconsin supper club complete with dark wooden walls and a fireplace with a mounted deer head above. Krapil’s is known for its wide array of signature meats, including dry-aged t-bone and strip steaks, filet mignon and a 48-ounce steak for two. Prime rib, chops, ribs and chicken round out the varied selection of meat. An extensive selection of sandwiches, pasta and handmade pizza as well as several appetizers and sides also can be found on the extensive but

Divine extremely affordable menu. “We’ve expanded the menu,” said owner Ron Muersch, whose family bought the restaurant in 1996. However, first-rate food is only part of the overall dining experience at Krapil’s. Patrons who gather at the indoor/outdoor patio step into a distinctive setting featuring small tables and a bar made from trees harvested in northern Michigan. An outdoor stage plays host to a variety rock and country bands. A large, outdoor fire pit and big-screen televisions behind the bar complete the scene. The indoor and outdoor portions of the patio are separated by glass, retractable garage doors, which are raised or lowered depending on the weather. Large, heated tents on the outdoor patio are available for private parties. “We built the whole place ourselves,” Muersch said. “It’s a

whole different atmosphere.” The restaurant owners think it is the perfect setting for corporate events, parties, business meetings and funerals. A full or partial menu or buffet is available for those events. Muersch’s nephew, Worth Trustee Tedd Muersch Jr., also is involved in the operation of the restaurant and enjoys spending time with customers. “I think it’s a very important part of the business,” he said, adding that gathering on the patio is similar to “sitting in the backyard” with family. The Muersch family purchased the restaurant nearly three decades after it opened. They made a commitment to serving quality food, but made changes necessary to make it a destination in the competitive restaurant scene that dominates the southwest suburbs. “It’s a work in progress,” Ron Muersch said. Krapil’s is located at 6600 W. 111th St. The dining room opens at 5 p.m. Tuesday through Photo by Jeff Vorva Saturday and 4 p.m. on Sun- Ron Muersch, Rita Muersh and chef Bill VonBruchhaeuser relax in the front and bartenders Christine days. The patio is open daily. Burch and Kim Galvin pose behind the bar. For information, or reservations, call 708-448-2012 or visit www.krapilssteakhouse.com.

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A mess of Muersches: From left, Rita Muersch, Ron Muersch, Tedd MuerschJr, Tedd Muersch Sr. and Ron Muersch sit at one of the oak tree tables at Krapil’s, a restaurant that is family owned Everything from pizzas to steaks are on the Krapil’s menu. and run.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Community Briefs Evergreen Park Bestselling crime novelist comes to EP Library

New York Times bestselling crime novelist Lisa Gardner is the next guest in Evergreen Park Public Library’s Novel Engagement author series, sponsored by the Evergreen Park Public Library Foundation. She will be at the library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. Gardner is promoting her latest thriller, “Fear Nothing,” the next installment in her Detective D.D. Warren series. The latest novel has D.D. surviving serious injury only to face a new fear as the notorious “Rose Killer” terrorizing Boston turns his sights on her. Gard-

ner is the author of sixteen previous novels. Her Detective D. D. Warren novels include “Catch Me,” “Love You More,” and “The Neighbor,” which won the International Thriller of the Year Award. Gardner’s presentation is free and open to the public. Copies of “Fear Nothing” will be available for purchase ($23) and signing after the program. Reservations are requested at 422-8522, or at online at www. evergreenparklibrary.org.

Oak Lawn Embroiderers to host Christmas parties

This month the morning group embroiderers will hold their annual Christmas brunch from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The guild members will bring finished creations from “a bag of stuff” and “show and tell” pieces. The evening group will also have a Christmas party from 7 to 9 p.m. and an exchange of hand-embroidered ornaments. For more information call 425-6793. The Beverly Hills Embroiderers’ Guild was formed years ago to allow members to excel in hand-stitching skills applying various traditional and modern techniques. This year the guild members are preparing for the biannual exhibition of members’ needlework. The show will take place in Oct. 2014 at the Oak Lawn Oak View Center. New members are always welcome.

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Let me say this about that

Your Obama dream becoming a nightmare Editor’s Note: Charles Richards, the retired publisher of the Reporter, is not mellowing with age. His pull-no-punches “Let me say this about that” column inflamed some readers and drew cheers from others. Richards is back with another column and be prepared to duck because he is swinging away again… By Charles Richards It looks like our President, Barack Hussein Obama, is becoming less and less popular with the majority of American citizens. (Of course I mean legal citizens because the illegal immigrants, if granted citizenship would most likely vote for any Democrat on any ballot.) Though Obama is smart, trim, handsome, a family man as well as an excellent speech “reader,” his sustained attempt to move America toward Scandinavian style socialism is beginning to falter. He revealed his total ignorance of how American business works when he stated, “If you own your [small] business, you didn’t build that business,” (the federal government built the roads and bridges that let you succeed.) Of course he didn’t mention that the taxes paid by the owners of small firms helped pay for these roads and bridges. Our President also clearly didn’t understand big business when he announced that, under Obamacare, a number of health benefits would be added to your insurance policies and yet policy premiums would come down. Apparently he slept through his college class in economics. His plan was also to subsidize the health insurance costs for poor people. Herein lies a semantic trick. All these “subsidies” will be paid for by the 49 percent of Americans who currently pay Federal income taxes. He failed to mention that! He was also going to “fine” the unions which were giving their members overlygenerous “Cadillac” benefit plans. Obama dropped that funding source after being reminded of the union support that helped put him in office. The second source of funding Obamacare was to cut the Medicare reimbursement to doctors by more than $700 billion. This has prompted some doctors to add a cash surcharge to each Medicare patient’s bill. Other doctors are refusing to take on new Medicare patients. Still others are simply retiring early, making the shortage of primary-care physicians even worse. I have heard a rumor that Obama has threatened in the future, to revoke the medical licenses of doctors who

won’t take Medicare persons. I pray that is simply not true. The third inaccuracy occurred when the President stated (and I don’t think he actually “lied” about any of his Obamacare promises) was that the addition of seven million newly-insured policyholders would lower costs to insurance carriers. The flaw is that the 7,000,000 goal is unrealistic and the persons who do sign up are more likely to be the old and sick rather than the young, healthy and unafraid of having major health issues. Frankly, they don’t want to subsidize the elderly as required by the socialist model (redistribution of income by the national government) as urged by Karl Marx. A final promise by Obama (again not a lie) was that insurance carrier’s profits would be limited to 18 percent. What he failed to mention was the 18 percent only applies to the profits from policies which insured 1,000 persons or more. Profits from individuals or small companies’ policies could be unlimited. There is nothing in the U.S. Constitution that guarantees affordable healthcare for all citizens. In fact, the document clearly says that all items not specifically mentioned in our Constitution become the responsibility of each state. That explains why today each state has its own insurance commission. Liberals may argue that the Declaration of Independence’s phrase that guarantees “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” promises government supplied healthcare for all. I can’t see that big a stretch. Can you? Remember that the Constitution always trumps the Declaration of Independence. The founders of America were not interested in creating a socialist state. To the contrary they wanted individual liberty, the right to get ahead through hard work, careful saving and frugal spending. They believed in the free enterprise system. Foreigners don’t flock to America to become part of a socialized country. Our universities are not crowded with foreign students trying to learn how to bring socialism to America. Yes, there are legitimate goals best met by the federal government. But, no, the government doesn’t always or even usually know what is best for its citizens. You folks who voted for Obama voted for a dream. The dream is slowly becoming a nightmare. I guess you voted for a free lunch, but the food seems to have turned sour. Yes, America, there is no free lunch. If you pay taxes, you are picking up a lot of other people’s lunch tabs.

Inside the First Amendment

When and why we need to hear 911 calls By Gene Policinski The word “restraint” and the First Amendment usually exist in uneasy tension. The 45 words of the First Amendment don’t include it. The Pentagon Papers case in 1971 settled the issue of “prior restraint” by the government on what the press may publish: Nothing doing. Many critics of the news media slam news outlets for a lack of it, from graphic TV images beamed “live” from car chases to un-restrained “paparazzi” photographers stalking celebrities. And in the digital age, whole new ethical controversies have arisen over images being captured and distributed via the ubiquitous presence of cell phone cam-

eras. But consider the news decisions made — at least thus far — on the release of 911 tapes from the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings in Newtown, Conn., one year ago. The violence was real, and callers were facing the horror of a shooter who eventually would kill 20 students and six educators. Seven tapes of 911 calls from Sandy Hook teachers and staff were released at 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, Dec. 4, under a court order following a request by The Associated Press, which had sought the tapes’ disclosure since the day of the shooting. There is a difference between having public access to such calls and the public broadcast or online posting

of the calls themselves. There are strong First Amendment reasons for disclosure of 911 calls — from the plain fact that in many cases such recordings are public records in the first place, to holding police and other emergency responders accountable for their response, to in some cases debunking conspiracy theories or defusing wild rumors. The First Amendment also protects news operations from government interference what they do with 911 tapes. Fox News was first cable outlet to air Newtown 911 audio clips, about one hour after their release, but only used short excerpts. CNN first report featured a reporter describing the

audio. ABC and NBC said they would not use the audio, while CBS used some audio segments, but nothing in which gunshots could be heard. Caution of a different sort was at play online: A variety of newspaper web sites, online news reports and blogs provided “clickable” audio replays of all seven recordings — but generally with stories or stand-alone warnings about the graphic content. Clearly, the idea that online users could make their own decisions about hearing the tapes, as opposed to TV viewers or radio listeners who could not, was in play. Editors have been faced with ethical calls on tragic (Continued on page 8)

Letters to the Editor Remembering Ray and Pat

Dear Editor: My parents, Ray and Pat, were longtime residents of Worth. They both passed away in 2013, but not without leaving a mark of their unwavering spirit of love for country, family and friends. When I see that high flying flag in front of their home, I can’t help but smile in amazement at the number of people they have both touched in their lives. Their humor, thoughtfulness and friendship remains in the hearts of all those they encountered. Pat Wasielewski gave a last Hoorah to her spouse of 66 years and WWII Purple Heart Veteran. When Pat read in The Reporter that the Worth Days Parade Theme would be Honoring Our Heroes, she wasted no time contacting the Village to get her loved one honored. Raymond J. Wasielewski, age 91, passed away on April 7th

of this year, yet his sacrifice and service for our country would be recognized with an American tribute of flag waving family and friends with sincere gratitude. Ray and Pat were regular attendees of the Worth Days Parade and this year would be no different! In July 2010, Ray had the opportunity to take part in Honor Flight Chicago and visit the WWII Memorial in D.C. He especially enjoyed the “welcome home” parade at Midway Airport on the return and the wonderful letters he received from freedom loving Americans. Neighbor, Steve Kelly penned a letter to Ray that speaks for all in honoring our Veterans. Raymond J. Wasielewski served in the U.S. Army with the 191st Tank Batallion. He was a proud member of DAV, Lodge 87 and Purple Heart, Chapter 575. Elaine “Pat” Wasielewski passed away on October 11th

The Wasielewskis

of this year at the age of 88. Besides raising four children, she took great pride in her association with Worth School and served as PTA President in the 1960’s. Principals at that time were Miss Lucas and Miss Sullivan. She was an expert at sewing and made beautiful costumes for her daughters that attended Dee’s Studio of Dance in Worth. Most recently Pat enjoyed the friendship and support of the ladies in TOPS. Baking her famous Polish Walnut Horns for family and friends reminded all what a talented and giving person she was. Ray and Pat lived in Worth for 56 years. A big thanks to all who brought comfort and support to them, especially in their final days. May God Bless You and May God Bless America. Darlene Galgan Glen Ellyn

19th Chicago Ridge board meeting. Your reporter, Kevin M. Coyne, printed accusations made by Rick Morrow against me in my official capacity of Code Enforcement Officer, including that I was “sleeping on the job”, that I refused to assist Mr. Morrow with his living situation during a period of extreme heat, and that “Gushes just hung up on me.” At no time was I ever contacted by Kevin M. Coyne to offer a rebuttal to these false accusations. Instead, Mr. Coyne chose to engage in sensational reporting techniques and irresponsible journalism to make a story appear more interesting. Had Mr. Coyne bothered to contact me for a rebuttal, I would have informed him that Rick Morrow had been advised that condominiums are afforded the same rights as individual homes, and there is little if anything the Village can do to assist with issues pertaining to non-working appliances. When Mr. MorMy side of the story row called to complain to me, Dear Editor: he became verbally abusive by My name is Robert Gushes using expletives. At that time, I and I am the Code Enforcement terminated the conversation and Officer for the Village of Chicago reported the incident to my suRidge. I am writing in response pervisor. As for “sleeping on the to the article entitled Static on the Airwaves by Kevin M. Coyne job”, this accusation is completely that appeared in The Reporter on untrue. In the future, I would appreciNovember 28th, 2013. With journalistic freedom comes ate the opportunity to present my side of the story prior to awesome responsibility. The publication. And an apology by written word has the power to affect reputations and livelihoods, Kevin M. Coyne for his lack of professionalism would go a long especially when presented in a way toward restoring good faith respected newspaper like The in your publication. Reporter. I was deeply dismayed Robert Gushes by the blatant one-sided reporting Code Enforcement Officer regarding statements made by Village of Chicago Ridge Rick Morrow at the November

�� Which Christmas song gets you in the holiday spirit? (Asked at the Orland School District 135 board meeting Monday night.)

Photos by Joan Hadac

Eryn Blaser, Joliet “Silent Night, because it’s very beautiful, quiet and calm. Christmas is so rushed, but the song is soothing. That’s the spirit of Christmas, which too often gets forgotten.”

Lynn Zeder, Orland Park “The Little Drummer Boy. The sounds of the drums are so poignant that it gets me in tears when I hear it. It’s what Christmas is all about. I’ve been to Bethlehem, so I can picture it: the manger, the Nativity scene, the drums.”

Sue Kuligoski, Orland Park “I’ll Be Home for Christmas, because all hearts come home for Christmas. Everyone gathers around the table for food, laughter and memories. The song means even more to me because I’m waiting for my kids in college to come home.”

Dan Doogan, New Lenox “Anything performed by Mannheim Steamroller, because it reminds me of the lights of Christmas and how people decorate for the holiday.

Joe LaMargo, Orland Park “I’ll Be Home for Christmas, because my late father was always singing it. He served in World War II. It reminds me of family and gathering together.”

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Post offices ready for big mailing day As the U.S. Postal Service prepares for Monday, its busiest mailing day of the year, shoppers are scrambling to send their holiday gifts and cards in time for the holiday. The Postal Service expects 6 million customers to visit Post Offices nationwide. “This is the first holiday season that consumers and businesses can take advantage of the recently revamped Priority Mail, which now comes with free insurance, day-specific delivery and free tracking,’’ said Peter Allen, Central Illinois District Manager. “With our low-cost Flat-Rate

shipping product — which has no additional surcharges — the Postal Service anticipates that its highly popular Priority Mail offerings will be very attractive to cost-conscious small businesses and holiday shippers. “We know that customers are looking for quick, easy and convenient shipping choices to ship their holiday gifts, and the Postal Service offers a great combination of value and convenience. By going online, customers can take care of their shipping needs right from their home computer. You can print postage and shipping labels

Bethel Bible 1 Church

3225 W. 96th St. Evergreen Park 424-1384

Invites the public to these Christmas/December events:

Sunday, December 15, 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Music Program, “Songs of the Christ Child” lead by our worship leader Ben Fredricks.

Tuesday, December 24

directly from your computer with Click-N-Ship. We offer discounts when you ship online. Plus, you can schedule free package pickup online as well, so you can take care of all of your shipping from your computer without ever leaving home.” Priority Mail Flat-Rate Boxes are available free at local Post Offices in four different sizes, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com, or by telephone at 1-800-STAMP-24. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using usps.com/clicknship. Here is how to ship and send

gifts in just a few quick steps. Confirm addresses. Print addresses clearly and in CAPS. Include complete ‘to’ and ‘from’ info. Check usps.com for the correct ZIP Code or use the ZIP Code™ tool on usps.com and the mobile app to find a ZIP Code quick — never guess. Choose the Right Box. Pick a strong and sturdy box, and tape it closed tightly. Be careful when reusing boxes — they can become weak. Place wrapped gift boxes inside a plain larger box. Use a Priority Mail® Flat Rate Box or holiday-themed ReadyPost® op-

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tion. Pack Delicately. Cushion contents to protect them during transportation, and wrap glass and other fragile items with extra newspaper or packing material. Be sure to label a box as ‘FRAGILE’ if it needs to be handled with extra care. Use popped popcorn in a bag as an eco-friendly cushion for fragile gifts. Remove all batteries from electronics. Remember to place an extra shipping label inside the box, so the item can be returned in case the box or label gets damaged. The Postal Service receives no

tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations. —Submitted by the U.S. Post Office

St. Mark Lutheran Church

11007 S. 76th Ave. Worth 448-6555 COME CELEBRATE THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS WITH US! Sunday, December 15 Children’s Program “Simply Chistmas” 10:45 a.m.

Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 10 a.m. Birthday Party for Jesus, Children ages 3 to 8 are welcomed 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., and 11 p.m. Candlelight Service

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 9:00 p.m. led by Pastor Steve Worsham. Music, a children’s object lesson and a devotional will be featured. All are welcome. There will be no Christmas Service on December 25.

Wednesday, December 25 Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service

Rev. Jay Trygstad www.stmarkworth.org

Evergreen Park Presbyterian Church 8859 S. Francisco Ave. Evergreen Park, Illinois

United By Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church United By Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 3240 W. 98th Street 3240 W.60805 98th Street Evergreen Park, IL Evergreen Park, IL 60805 708-422-6301 www.unitedbyfaith-ep.org 708-422-6301

“Come Home for Christmas” December 24, 2013

www.unitedbyfaith-ep.org

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:30 p.m.

Christmas Worship Services CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES Christmas Eve, December 24 at 11 pm Christmas Eve, Day, December 25 at 1124 am at 11 p.m. Christmas December EpiphanyDay, Sunday, January 2 at 9:30 Christmas December 25amat 9:30 a.m.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

9701 S. Melvina Ave. Oak Lawn 424-1059 Rev. Mark Birkholz, Pastor www.faithoaklawn.org Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day 9:00 a.m. - Christmas Celebration Service “Have a Blessed Christmas!”

First United Methodist Church 10000 S. Central, Oak Lawn 708-423-1170 www.oaklawnchurch.org Christmas Eve Service Candlelight, Favorite Carols Joyful Message! Join Us at 5:30 p.m.

Hope Christian Reformed Church 5825 W. 151st St. Oak Forest 687-2095

Christmas Eve Tuesday, December 24 6:00 p.m. - Lessons, Carols, & Candlelight

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church 10400 S. Kostner Ave. Oak Lawn 423-6554 Christmas Eve, December 24

SS. Constantine and Helen Church

11025 S. Roberts Rd., Palos Hills, IL (708) 974-3400

Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner Ave. Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger

Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m. - Candlelight Service Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day No services

Savior Divine Lutheran Church

10040 S. 88th Ave. Palos Hills 598-0700 Rev. Martin Pauschke, Pastor Sunday, December 15 10:30 a.m. - Tree Decorating Ceremony Praise dancers Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve 5 p.m. - Candlelight Service with Holy Communion www.saviordivine.org

St. Damian Church

5300 W. 155th St. Oak Forest 708-687-1370 www.stdamianchurch.org info@stdamianchurch.org Christmas Eve - Tuesday, December 24

Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church

3:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Youth Choir Ensemble Musical Prelude 2:45 3:10 p.m. Vigil Mass - Shaw/O’Day Halls 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass - Musical Prelude at 4:15 6:00 p.m. Vigil Mass - Musical Prelude at 5:45 12:00 a.m. Vigil Mass - Musical Prelude at 11:45

www.ourladyoftheridge.org

Christmas Day - Wednesday, December 25

Services at 4:30 &11 p.m.

10811 S. Ridgeland Ave. Chicago Ridge 708-425-3800 Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 p.m. Family Mass and 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day Masses 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Serving Chicago Ridge and Worth

6:45 8:00 9:30 11:00 12:30

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Musical Musical Musical Musical Musical

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6:30 7:45 9:15 10:45 12:15

Tuesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass

Palos United Methodist Church

Wednesday, January 1

Christmas Eve

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Day of World Peace

12101 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights 448-0798

December 24, 4 & 7:30 p.m.

7:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. Morning Mass

Candlelight and Communion

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church

Peace Memorial Church 10300 W. 131st St. Palos Park 448-7833 www.pmcucc.org Invites you to

Celebrate the Birth of Jesus with us! Tuesday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE 4:00 p.m. Harp & Candlelight Service 10:30 p.m. - String Quartet in Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. - Candle Light Service with Caroling and Scripture

9230 S. Pulaski Road Oak Lawn 708-422-5111

Rev. Dr. James R. Sandberg, Senior Pastor Rev. Zachary Lovig, Associate Pastor Chicago Bronze English Handbell Ensemble Saturday, December 14 — 3 P.M. Kingdom Kids Christmas Program “A Live Nativity” Sunday, December 15 — 4 P.M. Refreshments at 5 P.M. Pictures with animals until 7 P.M. Family Christmas Eve Service of Carols and Candles Tuesday, December 24 — 5:30 P.M.

Fr. Nicholas W. Jonas, Pastor Fr. Byron Papanikolaou, Protopresbyter Dr. Neophytos L. Savide, President, Parish Council John Arvanetes, Chairman of the Board

Schedule of Services for the Christmas-Epiphany Season * * * DECEMBER 2013 * * * Wednesday, December 18 7:00 p.m. THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY UNCTION – EFHELEON (“Prayer Oil” Healing Service) followed by Lenten Fellowship and bi-lingual presentation On “The Martha and Mary Orthodox Maternity House” by Mr. Nicholas Cavaligos, President of Orthodox Christian for Life Saturday, December 21 8:30 a.m. Orthros/ Divine Liturgy –

This Liturgy is especially for all of our youth: Koraes Day, Afternoon School and Sunday School youth. Followed by a Christmas Lenten Breakfast (hosted by Koraes Day, Afternoon and Sunday School parents).

Sunday, December 22 SUNDAY BEFORE THE NATIVITY/ FEAST OF ST. ANASTASIA 8:15 a.m. Orthros/Divine Liturgy Tuesday, December 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE Feastday of St. Eugenia 7:30 a.m. Royal Hours of Christmas 8:30 am. Vesperal Liturgy of St. Basil Evening 8:00 p.m. 1st Christmas Divine Liturgy Our Youth Choir will chant responses and will sing Christmas Carols following. Tuesday, December 25 The Nativity Of Our Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, December 25 THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - CHRISTMAS DAY 8:15 a.m. Orthros/2nd Christmas Divine Liturgy Friday, December 27 FEASTDAY OF ST. STEPHEN First Martyr and Archdeacon 8:15 a.m. Orthros/Divine Liturgy Sunday, December 29 SUNDAY AFTER THE NATIVITY/FEAST OF THE HOLY INNOCENTS 8:15 a.m. Orthros/Divine Liturgy Tuesday, December 31 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers: at St. Basil Church, Chicago

* * * january 2014 * * *

Wednesday, January 1 - NEW YEAR’S DAY Feastday of the Naming of Christ and St. Basil the Great 9:00 a.m. Orthros/Divine Liturgy of St. Basil Cutting of Vasilopita (offered by our St. Helen Women’s Philoptochos.) Friday, January 3 8:00 a.m. ROYAL HOURS OF EPIPHANY Sunday, January 5 EVE OF EPIPHANY (Fast Day) 8:15 a.m. Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom/ Blessing of the Waters Monday, January 6 FEASTDAY OF EPIPHANY - 8:15 a.m. – Orthros / Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great followed by Greater Blessing of the Waters. His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos will celebrate the Divine Liturgy. 7:00 p.m. Great Vespers - St. John Church, Des Plaines Tuesday, January 7 SYNAXIS (OR GATHERING) IN HONOR OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 8:15 a.m. OrthrosDivine Liturgy

The Reporter

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Grade schools

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Photos by Bob Rakow

Worth cheering about

Holiday Fest

The Worth Ridge Panthers pee wee squad recently took first place out of six teams at the Oak Forest Raiders You’re Gonna Hear Us Roar competition. They also won grand champion of the morning session out of 24 teams. Members of the squad are Alexis Barr, Paige Bepis, Eliza Lamphere, Haley Master, Reaghan McCarthy, Skylar Milinkovis, Madison Milligan, Mercedes Mullenix, Alexandra Pizur, Krista Ragan, Nicki Regan, Ilaina Rosado, Hailey Sprenkle, Taylor Sprenkle, Elise Werner, Megan Wilson. The coaches are Kelly Hense, Kahla Marshall and Hailey Pizur.

Pat Doyle (top photo), 13, of Evergreen Park, isn’t too old to sit on Santa’s lap Saturday at Evergreen Park’s annual Dickens Fest at Circle Park. Meanwhile, Doug Jeffirs (left) and Pat Brophy of Binny’s Beverage Depot serve spiced wine and warm rum at the festival. A horse-drawn carriage provided rides throughout the day.

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Reading and creating Fifth-grade students in the Reading Resource / AP Program at St Louis de Montfort School exhibit clay animals they made to represent the story they read. Pictured are Michael Manzella, Julian Briones, Hannah Dunn, and Denisa Budzak.

911 calls

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imagery or audio since the invention of those mediums. In 1911, many news outlets used photos of many of the 146 people — mainly young women — who died in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. There was the anguished voice in 1937 of WLS radio reporter Herbert Morrison, including his memorable phrase “Oh, the humanity ...” as the dirigible Hindenburg burst in flames. Newspapers and newsreels in the 1930s and 1940s did not show President Franklin Roosevelt being carried or using a wheelchair or crutches. Famously, Life magazine withheld one frame — Frame 313 — of the 26-second “Zapruder film” from Nov. 22, 1963 because it graphically showed the impact of a bullet on President John F. Kennedy’s head.

Much of the most-graphic footage of the terror attacks in 2001 on the World Trade Center — even if broadcast “live” at the time — has not been used in later reporting around the annual anniversaries of the tragedy. More recently, a disclosed 911 call in which a struggle and a gunshot could be heard proved significant in the trial and national discussion over the Trayvon Martin shooting. In the absence of government regulations, a free press properly is left to make their own decisions for their own reasons. But in at least eight states, according to a 2012 report by the First Amendment Center, legislatures have enacted bans or severe limits on release of such calls — with proposals in a number of other states for a ban or transcript-only disclosure. There are professional guidelines on airing 911 tapes, including those produced by the Radio Television

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF WORTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2013 COOK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PERFORMANCE HEARING NOTICE is hereby given that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Worth will conduct a Public Meeting pertaining to the 2013 Cook County Community Development Block Grant Program Year Subrecipient Performance submitted to Cook County by the Village of Worth pursuant to the grant program on December 17th, 2013 at 6:55 PM local time in the Board Meeting Room at Worth Village Hall located at 7112 West 111th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482. The purpose of the hearing will be to provide residents of the Village with an opportunity to: 1. Be informed about the Community Development Block Grant Program administered by Cook County, Illinois. 2. Discuss the status of projects and activities undertaken by the Village with funds provided as part of the community development block grant program. 3. Discuss additional community needs which may be eligible for block grant funding. NOTICE is further given that all pertinent information and documents pertaining to the performance and status of Community Development Block Grant funded projects will be available for public inspection. Performance reports are available at the Village Clerk’s office at Worth Village Hall (7112 West 111th Street, Worth, Illinois 60482). At the Public Hearing, all persons shall have the right to provide written or oral comments. All persons interested in the above are urged to attend the public meeting on the date and time specified above. Published by order of the Mayor and Board of Trustees DATED AT WORTH, ILLINOIS THIS 9th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2013. Village of Worth Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk

Digital News Association. In sum, the RTDNA guidelines call on journalists to consider whether using the actual audio is necessary for a complete and accurate report, to respectfully frame use of the sound if it is used, and to consider how best to explain decisions once made. A global controversy over satirical cartoons depicting Islam’s Muhammad a few years ago were fueled in part when European newspapers republished the images in defiance of blasphemy laws in their nations. In the U.S., virtually no news outlets published the cartoons, opting for descriptions in words — making what some editors said was a routine call on material that might offend even a small portion of their readers. The difference then — and on Wednesday, with the Newtown 911 tapes — is that a free media makes a journalistic decision, with no need to show government what the news media could do instead of what editors independently felt they should do. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is Hereby Given that on 1-26-14, a sale will be held at C.D.E. Collision Centers (Western), 5710 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60636, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Vickie D. Matthews & Earlin Matthews 2003 Buick VIN# 1G4HR54KX3U231594 Lien Amount: $14,600.00

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Frequent headaches and tummy aches not always serious I see a fair number of children between the ages of 4 and 7 who complain about headaches and tummy aches. This is a common age for children to begin talking about aches and pains. I know this from personal experience, as I had a child who for several years had frequent tummy aches. They usually appeared after breakfast, while my son was en route to school, or when he had to get to his piano lesson, or facing a sporting event he just wasn’t in the mood for that day. These seemed to be random complaints but were frequent. The advantage I had was that I knew a bit about kids and stomach aches. My son was growing well, he slept well at night, and the tummy aches didn’t wake him during the night (once he finally went to bed). He didn’t have a fever with these mystery tummy aches. He didn’t vomit (OK, once in a while, but not all the time). His stools were “normal”; in other words, he was not always having diarrhea, nor was he constantly constipated, and there was not blood in his stool. But, he sure did talk about his tummy a lot! I asked my son’s teacher (also a mother) about his tummy aches, and she said he did sometimes complain, but usually not for

long. My son occasionally went to see the school nurse (another mother), where he was allowed to get a peppermint or lie down for a bit before being sent back to class with a hug and an encouraging word. Fortunately, school staff did not calling us to pick him up every time his tummy hurt. Next, I questioned the parents of my son’s friends. When he was in carpool with them, did he complain? Did he complain when he was at their house playing, etc.? I also asked them and myself, “Was he missing birthday parties or play dates because of these tummy aches?” I did not “Google” abdominal pain and decide that my son had stomach cancer, an ulcer, gallbladder disease, celiac disease, a parasite, a food allergy, etc. Is there ever an answer online that it might be something that’s not terrible? When a parent comes in with their child for evaluation of tummy aches, I often find that the parent has been become very anxious about the cause to the point of obsessing about it. They constantly ask their child, “Does your tummy hurt?” They’ve found an article headlined, “Child with tummy ache has a worm that eats stomachs.” “Dr. Sue, we have to do blood tests and tummy tests!” they plead. Anxiety from a parent can often

be sensed by a child. So can a parent’s reaction to the child’s complaints. That’s not to say you should ignore your child’s lament, but rather, acknowledge the ache or pain, then start thinking about the child’s overall health picture, rather than just the tummy ache (or headache, etc.) You may be relieved, like I was, that my son’s tummy aches, while persistent, were not alarming. They eventually went away, to be replaced by something else. I know for a fact in both parenting and practicing medicine, that bad things get worse. There are new symptoms or worsening of symptoms that will declare themselves before “the stomach is eaten” by the mysterious worm. Lastly, when we reach the end of the school year each May, I often remind parents to see how that tummy ache is in June, July and August. I don’t see many tummy aches until after Labor Day, and that’s reassuring for all of us. (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http:// www.kidsdr.com. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.)

Thursday, December 12, 2013 The Reporter

High schools & College

CLampus eaders Local students named to dean’s and honors list Several area residents were named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s dean’s and honors lists for the fall quarter. • Matthew Morrone, from Worth, was named to the dean’s list and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. • Evan Sendra, from Oak Lawn, was named to the dean’s list with high honors. Sendra is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in software engineering. • Martha Savory, from Evergreen Park, was named to the honors list and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the dean’s list. Receiving high honors are students who have maintained a 3.70 GPA or higher. Undergraduate students on the honors list have earned a GPA of at least 3.2 (out of 4.0) for this quarter and are not on the dean’s list. *** Angela Rembles from Oak Lawn, a sophomore majoring in biology, will serve as a student admissions ambassador at Augustana College in Rock Island. Student ambassadors help the Office of Admissions recruit new students. Rembles had to apply and interview for the position. The competitive application process lasts several months and begins during spring term. Augustana admissions ambassadors are very involved in campus interactions with prospective students, sharing their experiences and introducing prospective students to life on a residential liberal arts campus. The ambassadors give campus tours, escort students and families to appointments and take leading roles on campus visit days. Once Rembles was selected, she was required to move in early for the following school year and go through a week of training. Periodic training also is provided to student staff throughout the year.

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Oak Lawn students and staff catch fire More than 55 Spartans — students and staff alike — attended the Oak Lawn Community High School Media Center’s after school fieldtrip to see the movie “Catching Fire” at AMC Theaters in Chicago Ridge. “Catching Fire’’ is the sequel in the popular “Hunger Games” trilogy, a young adult novel series by Suzanne Collins. Students enjoyed a pizza party and trivia in the Media Center beforehand. Some students even arrived dressed in their favorite Hunger Games gear. Every Tuesday before Thanksgiving the Media Center took an after school fieldtrip to see a film based on a popular book. Past events included trips to see Harry Potter and all the Twilight movies. With “Catching Fire’s” cliffhanger ending, no doubt the group will be back to see “Mockingjay” in 2014. Event chaperones were Gloria Barrera, Pam Duff, Erin Lee, Eileen Jones, Kathy Massura, Joe McCurdy, Jessica Nickless, Jennifer Sidlow, and retired OLCHS staff members Dorothy Michels and Cathy Morrin.

Bulletin Board Marist band Christmas concerts

Marist High School’s band will present its 50th annual Christmas concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, in the school’s main gym, 4200 W. 115th St. in Chicago. Tickets are $3, available at the door. Community members are invited to ring in the holiday season with the famed Marist band as they perform an assortment of musical delights, including classical music, pop sounds, and traditional music of the Yuletide season.

Moraine Valley online/hybrid courses

Moraine Valley offers online and Internet hybrid learning for college credit. More than 275 classes are offered during the 2014 spring semester. Online classes are taught primarily over the Internet, while Internet hybrid courses are taught through a combination of classroom and Web-based instruction. Both types allow for students to attend all or part of their class via the Internet with the ability to access the instructor, classmates and course materials. Access to a Web-equipped computer is required. Some of the online and Web-assisted classes this spring include Arabic, General Sociology, World Mythology, Introduction to Fiction, Beginning Algebra, Western Civilization I and II, Medical Terminology, Composition I and II, and General Biology, among others. A complete listing of credit and noncredit classes can be found in the spring 2014 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $109 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone at 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 974-9556); or online at morainevalley.edu.

to accommodate the needs of students, making it easy for people to fit college classes into their life. These Flexible Learning Options include: • Online and Internet Hybrid classes • Short-Term Classes • Weekend Classes • Off-Campus Classes • Evening Classes • One-Day-a-Week Classes A complete list of credit and noncredit classes can be found in the spring 2014 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $109 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone at 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 974-9556); or online at morainevalley.edu.

Moraine Valley Tinley Park campus spring courses

Looking for a shorter commute for classes at Moraine Valley Community College? The college will offer 60 classes, beginning Jan. 21, at its Southwest Education Center (SWEC), 17900 S. 94th Ave. in Tinley Park. Some credit classes include Keyboarding I, Art Appreciation, Introduction to Business, Composition I and II, Introduction to Criminal Justice, American History I, Medical Terminology, College Algebra, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Psychology, General Sociology, and Spanish. There are also several noncredit classes offered at SWEC including Plus 50 Internet Basics, Medicare Workshop, Hiring Employees, Food for Life, “Reel” Classic Films, and Beginning Conversational Spanish. A complete listing of all the classes at SWEC and credit and noncredit classes offered at all Moraine Valley campuses can be found in the spring 2014 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $109 per credit hour plus fees and books. Students who have applied to the college can register in the Registration Office, Moraine Valley on the main campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 Spring registration Moraine Valley Community W. College Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by College can help students real- phone at 974-2110 (TTY for the ize their educational goals, pursue hearing impaired 974-9556); or an associate’s degree and prepare online at morainevalley.edu. for a successful future. Registration is underway for the spring Shepard Choir 2014 semester, which starts Jan. spaghetti pasta dinner 13 with on-campus credit classes. The Shepard High School Choir Off-campus credit classes and Department will serve its first spaon-campus continuing education ghetti pasta dinner from 4 to 8 p.m. classes begin Jan. 21, and off-cam- on Saturday, in the Alan B. Shepard pus continuing education classes main cafeteria, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. begin Jan. 27. Some of the college’s courses The dinner will include spaghetti/ are offered in different formats mostaccioli, tossed salad and Italian

bread with butter. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 and under. Enter at Door 12 in the back of the building. Enjoy music from DJ as well as performances from choir classes. E-mail absmusicaltix@yahoo.com for more information.

St. Xavier University

Saint Xavier University announced that highly regarded documentary photographer Fr. Don Doll, S.J., will receive an honorary doctorate and deliver the commencement address at the University’s 2013 Winter Commencement on Saturday. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. in the Shannon Center at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. Fr. Doll is a Jesuit priest whose work has been featured in National Geographic and a number of the “Day in the Life of...” book series created by Rick Smolan. A twoyear project titled “The Jesuits” has taken him around the world. One of his stories from this project, “Finding Ernesto,” aired on ABC’s Nightline with Ted Koppel in 1999. Doll has photographed for the Jesuit Refugee Service in Uganda, Southern Sudan, Burundi, Rwanda, the Congo, Chad, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East since 2005.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Richards Librarian Ann Marie Bryant is hoping her book on how to save money will be a big seller around the holidays.

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to read her books or attend her workshops, but she urges those who are discontent to discover

their passion and take action. “No one should sell themselves short!” she said.

for a dollar.” Poverty wasn’t something Bryant was accustomed to. “I grew up in a comfortable, upper-middle class home,” she said. Bryant, who lives in Valparaiso, Ind., felt furthering her education would provide an exit to the maze Weekend classes her life was in. She went back to at Moraine Valley school and obtained two master’s Moraine Valley Community Col- degrees which has kept her emlege offers weekend classes during ployed over the last 13 years at the spring 2014 semester. Classes Richards. are available to suit an individual Today, Bryant can still be student’s needs, including: found in the Learning Resource • Fridays only—College: Chang- Center at Richards. It was her es, Challenges, Choices, beginning expertise as a veteran librarian Jan. 17 or March 21 for eight weeks that led to the ease of writing Ann Marie Bryant, shelving a book at Richards High School, or Jan. 24 for seven weeks. and publishing her books. Yet, has drawn on her past to write a book on how people can save • Friday/Saturday/Sunday—In- the library isn’t the only place money in these hard economic times. troduction to Psychology, beginning Bryant can be checked out. Jan. 31 or March 28 for three weeks Visit her website http://www. each. passionisthekey.com/ for infor • Friday/Sunday—Introductory mation on her book and her Microbiology, beginning Jan. 17 for speaking schedule. Bryant of16 weeks. fers workshops from both of • Saturdays only—Speech Fun- her books. damentals, beginning Jan. 18 or Feb. 22 for five and six weeks, “The ‘Releasing Your Story’ respectively, and March 1 for 10 workshop will take you through weeks. a journey of self-exploration in • Saturday/Sunday—Fire Fight- which you examine your past ing Tactics/Strategies II, beginning and identify acquired beliefs March 29 for three weeks. that have been toxic,’’ she • Sunday—Composition I, begin- said. “Once revealed, I walk you ning Jan. 19 for five weeks. through steps that help you take A complete listing of credit and action to fulfill your dream. ‘The noncredit classes can be found in Look What I Got on Sale’ workthe spring 2014 class schedule shop is autobiographical. What or online at morainevalley.edu. happens when someone with exRegistration is ongoing. Tuition pensive tastes goes on welfare? is $109 per credit hour plus fees They still have expensive taste, and books. Students who have ap- but can no longer afford what plied to the college can register in they want. Through my schoolthe Registration Office, located on of-hard-knocks education, I have campus in the Student Services developed a workshop around Center (Building S), 9000 W. Col- my ultimate shopping guide lege Pkwy. in Palos Hills; by phone proven to save you money onat 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing line and in stores.” impaired 974-9556); or online at Bryant realizes that everyone morainevalley.edu. may not have the opportunity

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community calendar & church news Library Notes

Death Notices Dorothy L. Davidson Dorothy L. Davidson, 94, of Palos Heights died Dec. 2, at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park. Visitation and a funeral service were held Dec. 4 at Van Henkelum Funeral Home in Palos Heights. Interment was at Orland Park Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Davidson is survived by her daughter, Deborah Yoshizumi, son, Dr. George W. Davidson III D.D.S; sister Ann Eid and 2 grandchildren. Mrs. Davidson was born in Carmi, Illinois. She worked as the head librarian at Oak Lawn Community High School. Waldemar Krawczyk Waldemar Krawczyk, 60, of Hickory Hills died Dec. 4 at his

home. The funeral was Tuesday at St. Patricia in Hickory Hills. Interment was at Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Krawczyk was survived by his mother, Wladyslawa (née Marki), children Arthur and Katrina Krawczyk (Noel Garcia), brother Alezandra (Jan) Pawlowska, Jozef (Wladzia) Krawczyk and Barbara (Jack) Reczynski. He was a machine operator for MAH Machine in Cicero. Lottie M. Stahulak Lottie M. Stahulak, née Mrozek, of Chicago Ridge died Thursday at home. Visitation was Sunday at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home and the funeral was Monday at Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment was at

Resurrection Cemetery. Ms. Stahulak was born in Pennsylvania and worked in the manufacturing industry. Henry Lee Voss Henry Lee Voss, 60, formerly of Evergreen Park died Dec. 2 in Elmhurst. Visitation was Thursday at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park and a memorial service was held Fridaiy at Faith Reformed Church in Elmhurst. Mr. Voss was survived by his wife, Monica M. Voss, son Jason Voss, daughters Kristen Voss, Jessica (Kyle) Watterson, Megan (Kyle) Bennehoff, Katie (Luke) Dystra and sister Anita (Jon) Zemke. Mr. Voss was born in Evergreen Paark and was a certified public accountant.

Park Clips Chicago Ridge

Ongoing: The Chicago Ridge Park District is taking team registration for 4th through 8th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball leagues. For registration information, please call 708-423-3959 or visit our website www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department holds classes in several locations. For more information and registration, call 229-3373 or 229-3374. Ongoing: The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is beginning Santa visits Friday, and they will run through Christmas Eve. Santa visits are scheduled at 20minute intervals between 5 and 9 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For appointments and more information, call the recreation department starting at 9 a.m. Monday.

Dec. 26: Drills will focus on teaching players the fundamentals necessary to be effective offensive basketball players. They will learn proper footwork, balance, ball handling and passing, shooting mechanics, teamwork and offensive moves. The camp will be held Thursday through Tuesday, Dec. 26, through Dec. 31. Class one will be offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to 6 to 9 year old boys and girls. Class two will be offered from 11 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. to 10-13 year old boys and girls. Classes will be held at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St., and the fee is $50. Registration is being held at Recreation Department, 3450 West 97th St., or by calling 229-3373.

Hickory Hills

Through Dec. 20: Open basketball for 5th through 12th grade boys and girls is available on Fridays. The 5th through 8th

Benefits & Fundraisers Community residents are asked to bring their gently used men’s, women’s and children’s coats to Neat Repeats Resale. They are also looking for new and gently used children’s winter clothing and toys. Donations are accepted daily at either store, 7026 W. 111th St., Worth, or 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park. For more information, call the Worth store at 361-6860, or the Orland Park location at 364-7605. Neat Repeats is now open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. *** Neat Repeats Resale stores are looking for volunteers to work in their stores in Worth and Orland

Park. Volunteers are asked to give five hours a week to make a difference in the lives of victims of domestic violence. Volunteers can develop new skills and help in their community. Volunteer Recruitment Day is Saturday, Dec. 7th and those interested can visit the stores in Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th St. or in Worth at 7026 W. 111th St. Attendees will be given a tour, a chance meet other volunteers, and learn why Neat Repeats is a great place to volunteer. For more information, call the store manager either in Orland Park at 364-7605, or Worth at 3616860. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

graders attend from 4 to 6:15 p.m. The 9th through 12th graders attend from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Krueger Park Rec. Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. The fee is $3 to $5 each session.

Oak Lawn

Ongoing: Duplicate bridge will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes a light lunch. For more information, call 857-2200. Dec. 27: An RSVP is needed for the Oak Lawn Park District’s New Year’s Eve Party at Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St. The party will include dinner, entertainment and a midnight champagne toast. A cash bar will be available. The dinner, which includes steak or chicken will be served from 8 to 9 p.m. After dinner, the Katie Sullivan Band will play beginning at 9:30 p.m. (Continued on page 12)

Church Corner “Live from Bethlehem” presented at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ of Oak Lawn The children and church is handicapped accessible. The youth of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ of Oak Lawn, 9411 S. 51st Ave., will present the Christmas pageant “Live from Bethlehem” at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 22. The public is invited. *** The Oak Lawn Presbyterian Community Church, 9000 S. Ridgeland Ave., is welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus to their annual Breakfast With Santa and Cookie sale being held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at 10 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits and gravy, potatoes, toast and beverages are on the menu. A play and mini craft show will also be part of the event. There is no cost for admittance, but a free will offering will be accepted. For more information, call the church at 599-4025.

Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Public Library is at 9400 S. Troy Ave. The phone number is 422-8522. *** Dec. 15: Lego® Club for children in grades 5 and younger will meet at 2 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library. The library will pick the theme and participants will create with the library’s Legos®. For more information, call 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary.org. *** Through Dec. 18: Toddlers, ages 18 to 35 months, and their favorite adults are welcome to Toddler Time at various times Tuesdays or Wednesdays at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Toddler Time is interactive story time. Registration is required. For more information or to register, call 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary.org. *** Through Dec. 18: The Monarch Club for children in kindergarten through third grade will meet at the Evergreen Park Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Participants will listen to Illinois children’s choice book award nominations, create crafts and play games. Registration is required. For more information, call 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary.org. *** Through Dec. 19: The Evergreen Park Public Library invites children ages 3 to 5 Preschool Story Time at various times Mondays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. The class features children learning with books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. Registration required. For more information or to register, call 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary.org. *** Through Dec. 19: Yoga for children in grades 3 through 5 will be offered at 4 p.m. Thursdays at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Certified instructor Joan Zigulich will teach participants to exercise, relax, focus, and strengthen their mind and body through postures, breathing exercises and relaxation. Children should wear comfortable clothes and bring a yoga mat or towel. Registration is required. For more information, call (708) 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary. org. *** Through Dec. 20: Babies, age

birth through 17 months, with their favorite adult, are invited to enjoy songs, action rhymes, and stories, during the Baby Bookworms. The sessions will be held from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Thursdays or Fridays at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Registration is required. For more information, call 422-8522 or visit, evergreenparklibrary.org. *** Ongoing: Members of the community are invited to visit the Evergreen Park Public Library in November and December as it showcases a variety of artwork from Evergreen Park High School students enrolled in studio photography, beginning art, introduction to art, and ceramics/sculpture/jewelry design. For more information, call 422-8522, or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is at 8611 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills. The phone number is 5988446. *** Holiday Hours The library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24, closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25. The library also will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 and closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1. *** Dec. 13: Monsters University will be shown at 4 p.m. at the library during family movie time. Each person receives popcorn and lemonade. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. *** Dec. 17: Children five and older are invited to paint ornaments to take home for the holiday season. The class will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17. Registration is required and limited to 30. *** Dec. 18: Mrs. Claus will be visiting the library to share winter stories just in time for the holidays at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. *** Dec. 19-20: Ring in the holidays with the Green Hills Public Library decorating cupcakes at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19 and at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. All supplies will be provided. This event is for everyone 5 and older. Registration is required and limited to 30. *** Dec. 23: The library will be

having a special midday meeting time for the Lego Club for students in kindergarten through fifth grade at 1 p.m. Registration is required and limited to 25. *** Dec. 27: The library will have a showing of The Incredibles during family movie time at 1 p.m. Each person receives popcorn and lemonade. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. *** Dec. 30: Families and friends can be challenged to a variety of board games at the library at 1 p.m. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Public Library is located at 9247 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, or to register, call 422-4990. *** Dec. 12-18: High school students are invited to bring their books and meet their friends at the library to study for finals. Meeting Room C has been designated for group study and snacks. Quiet study areas are available throughout the library. The library will offer the studies from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 9 a. m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, and from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 18. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call the library. *** Dec. 13: Children ages 2 to 5, with an adult, are being asked to visit the library from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for “Storytime Science.” Children can listen to some favorite books and songs that teach basic science and math concepts. The library will also have handson demonstrations that families can manipulate during the program. Registration is underway. For more information about this and other youth programs, call the library. *** Dec. 13: A free movie screening of “Holiday Inn” will be held at 10 a.m. The movie features an inn which is only open on holidays, a crooner and a hoofer vie for the affections of a beautiful up-and-coming performer. It stars Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. It premiered in 1942, is not rated, and is 100 minutes long (one hour, 40 minutes). The free movie is one of the adult programs offered at the library. (Continued on page 12)

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PLOWS will host the next monthly legal clinic presented by the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL). Low-income senior citizens may receive free assistance with a variety of legal matters including powers of attorney, wills, landlord/tenant issues, collections and consumer fraud. Appointments are necessary and may be made by contacting CDEL at 312-376-1880, Ext. 22.

Meals on Wheels

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information call 422-8776.

55 and Up

Palos Hills residents 55 years and older meet from noon to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Tickets for events must be purchased one week in advance. Entertainment includes musicians, singers, luncheons, movies, plays and bingo.

Pinochle

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The Worth Senior Pinochle club is seeking new members. Membership is free. Visit the group at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. Call 448-1181 for information.

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1 Take off politely, as one’s hat 5 Small silvery fish 10 Ogden’s state 14 “The African Queen” co-screenwriter 15 Apple drink 16 Golfer Ballesteros 17 1976 debut single for Heart 19 Yoked bovines 20 The Beatles’ “And I Love __” 21 Metal-yielding rocks 22 Practices in a ring 23 21-Across tester 25 Chasing 27 Stable warmer 31 Hiding places in walls 34 Wild pig 35 “We __ the Champions” 36 Jack of old Westerns 37 Nationality of the two leaders suggested by the starts of 17-, 27-, 43 and 57-Across 39 Not left out of 40 Pallid 41 Latvian capital 42 Move with ease 43 Biding one’s time

47 Like pretentious gallery-goers 48 Crime against one’s country 52 Follow 54 Carson’s predecessor 55 Mary’s little lamb, perhaps 56 Cabernet containers 57 Informal name for the double bass 60 Correct copy 61 Native Alaskan 62 Got long in the tooth 63 A bit blue 64 Garb at the Forum 65 Raises, say

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1 Russian cottage 2 Hideous giants 3 Shaking causes 4 Brimless cap 5 Cricket official 6 Ones who dig 21-Across 7 Outshine fruit bars brand 8 Regulus’s constellation 9 __TV: “Not reality. Actuality.” 10 Golf tournament first played in 1895 11 Portmanteau region between Dallas and Little Rock 12 Solemnly swear

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13 Ones in a pecking order 18 They have strings attached 22 Regulus, for one 24 “Beg pardon ...” 25 Leigh Hunt’s “__ Ben Adhem” 26 Linen fiber source 28 WWII torpedo craft 29 Cupid’s Greek counterpart 30 Portable shelter 31 Hems but doesn’t haw? 32 Jai __ 33 Hard to believe 37 Moral lapses 38 Punk star __ Pop 39 Mite 41 Marriage or baptism 42 Dearie, in Dijon 44 Reliable 45 Milano’s land 46 Botanists’ scions 49 Swamp grass 50 Young bird of prey 51 Non-negotiable things 52 On any occasion 53 Zippo 54 Socket insert 57 Bridle piece 58 Half dos 59 Gentle application

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Reinvesting dividends could be a smart move As an investor, you’ll eventually need to make all sorts of decisions — and some will be difficult. But there’s one choice you can make that can be relatively easy: reinvesting stock dividends. It’s simple to reinvest dividends — you just need to sign up for a dividend reinvestment plan. Once you do, you won’t receive dividends directly as cash; instead, your dividends will be directly reinvested in the underlying equity. Be aware, though, that you may incur a fee when reinvesting dividends. By doing some research, you can find companies that have not only consistently paid dividends year after year but also increased those dividend payments regularly. (Keep in mind that companies are not obligated to pay dividends and can reduce or discontinue them at any time.) By reinvesting dividends, you may be able to realize some key benefits. First, you’ll be building your share ownership, which can help you build wealth. No matter what the market is doing, adding shares can be beneficial — but may be especially valuable when the market is down. When share prices are low, reinvesting dividends — which don’t typically fluctuate with share price — can help boost your investment reach further, simply because each reinvested dividend can buy more shares than at the previous higher

share price. Consider this: It took investors 25 years to recover from the Crash of 1929 if they did not reinvest their dividends — but it only took them 15 years to recover from the crash if they did reinvest dividends, according to Ned Davis Research. And we’ve seen the same phenomenon in more recent years, too. Since 1987, according to Ned Davis Research, we’ve had three major market corrections: Black Monday in 1987; the bursting of the dot-com bubble from 2000 to 2002; and the bursting of the subprime and credit bubbles in 2008. The S&P 500 rose following those market corrections. Investors who stayed invested during those corrections had the opportunity to participate in rising markets. Those investors participating in a dividend reinvestment plan may have been able to buy more shares at a lower price. Of course, past performance doesn’t guarantee future results and the value of your stock shares can fluctuate, including the loss of principal. While reinvesting your dividends clearly can be beneficial, you do have to be aware that, even if you aren’t receiving the dividends as cash, you will be taxed on them. But the dividend tax rate remains quite favorable — if you’re in the 25%, 28%, 33% or 35% brackets, your dividends will be taxed at 15%. If your taxable

Some of the best tablets for kids Tablets out-shipped portable computers this year for the first time ever. There are more tablet models to choose from than ever before, which means there are tablets for everyone… including your kids! Two years ago, just 8 percent of kids had access to tablets; today, that number is 40 income is more than $400,000 percent, and it’s trending up. (or $450,000 for couples), your So when is it appropriate to dividend tax rate is 20%. If your purchase this kind of technoladjusted gross income is $250,000 ogy for your kids? As far as I’m or more (for married couples fil- concerned, it’s never too soon. An ing jointly) or $200,000 or more 18 month to 2 year old will im(if you’re single), you’ll also have mediately know what to do with to pay a 3.8% Medicare tax on your old, hand-me-down iPad. It’s a great way to give the little ones your dividends. While taxes are a consideration in your life their first hands-on when investing, they should nev- tablet experience. er be thedriving factor. Consider However, if you think they’re also that investing in dividend- ready for a new tablet of their paying stocks does carry some very own, there are a handful risk — specifically, the value of of great ones on the market deyour investment may fluctuate, signed specifically for them. Here causing you to lose some, or all, are some of my favorites: of your principal. But you may be able to reduce the impact of (1) LeapFrogLeapPad Ultra this possible volatility by sticking (MSRP $149) with quality stocks as part of a The LeapPad Ultra is the biggest and best tablet that diversified portfolio. As we’ve seen, reinvesting divi- LeapFrog has made. dends can help you build your in- It has a really nice, vestment portfolio — so consider high resolution putting this technique to work in seven-inch touch screen with Wi-Fi your investment strategy. and a rechargeScott Johnson, CFP, is a finan- able battery. It’s cial advisor with Edward Jones, also faster and has 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, more storage than 974-1965. Edward Jones does not previous LeapPad provide legal advice. This article tablets, and still was written by Edward Jones for has access to the use by your local Edward Jones awesome library of downloadfinancial advisor. able apps from LeapConnect. The Ultra is more expensive than previous LeapPad tablets, but clarity and online access of client is worth the splurge for older account statements and ongoing kids, who will benefit from a more grown-up feel than LeapFrog’s training. According to WealthManage- earlier tablets. The Ultra comes ment.com, between Oct. 7 and with apps like a music player that Nov. 7, 2013, invitations were provide more of a “real tablet” emailed to print subscribers feel that older kids will love.

Edward Jones is No. 1 again For the 19th time, the financial services firm Edward Jones ranked No. 1 in WealthManagement.com/REP. magazine’s annual survey of the nation’s six largest financial services firms, according to Scott W. Johnson, an Edward Jones Financial Advisor in Palos Hills. The magazine randomly selects financial advisors nationwide and asks them to rank their firms in various categories. Edward Jones’ overall score was 9.5 out of 10 possible points. The firm scored top marks across the board, earning near perfect scores in overall ethics (9.8) and public image (9.7), according to WealthMan-

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(2) LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer (MSRP $99) If you don’t want to spend $150 on a tablet for your toddler, LeapPad’s previous model, the LeapPad 2 Explorer, is another great choice. It’s under a hundred bucks (and can be found online for $75) and packs tremendous value. It was one of my favorite tablets for kids last year, and it’s still a great choice for your child’s first tablet. Its screen is a little smaller

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to a call from Zinno in the big blind with Kd 10h. Zinno began the hand in third place with 6.5 million, a stack of about 40 big blinds. The flop came down 10d 8s 5d. When Zinno checked, Kottler made a continuation bet of 425,000, which Zinno naturally called. The turn brought the 4d, which completed the flopped flush draw. Zinno checked, and Kottler elected to fire again despite the turn not helping his hand at all. Kottler made a bet of 775,000, which was just under half the size of the pot. There are arguments for and against Kottler’s bluff on this turn. It’s going to be hard for him to win at showdown unimproved, but the 4d on the turn is a good card for Zinno’s range. I’m curious whether Kottler intended to fire again on the river if Zinno had merely called, because that specific turn card wasn’t likely to make many of Zinno’s hands fold to one more bet. But we’ll never know whether Kottler would have bet the river, because after he bet the turn, Zinno went all in. Kottler was forced to fold, and Zinno won the pot. Although that was a good result for Zinno, I question whether the turn shove was the best play for him. By going all in, Zinno can’t really gain value from worse hands, because Kottler

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Techno Talk By Shelly Palmer than the Ultra and it’s got a little less storage space, but it works with all cartridge apps and games from the first LeapPad, giving you access to a massive catalog. (3) Toys R Us Tabeo e2 (MSRP $150) Toys R Us’s first-generation tablet, the Tabeo, was another great kids tablet that I loved last year. This new and improved version is even better. Its specs mirror some of the mid-level tablets for grown-ups — the 8inch device runs Android Jelly Bean (version 4.2) and features a dual-core processor. The Tabeo

e2 is designed for kids aged 6 to 11, and includes parental controls and educational applications to make sure you know exactly the type of experience your kids are getting from it. You can see easily see which new apps are installed, block other apps and also limit usage by time or day. (4) KD Interactive Kurio 10 (MSRP $229) The Kurio 10 is more expensive than some of the other tablets on the list, but its 10” screen makes it a great choice for two kids to watch a movie together (as long as they share). Its full-sized screen has a wide viewing angle, making sure your kids both get a

great view of whatever they’re watching. It’s also got a great battery life — Consumer Reports says it lasts more than 7 hours — which makes it a great choice for car trips to grandma’s house … or just for a lazy Sunday at home. (5) Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7” (MSRP $229) The Kindle Fire is the same price as the Kurio 10, but it’s the first tablet on this list that the whole family can use. It’s considerably more powerful than the kid-focused tablets shown above and has access to a whole world of content that you can enjoy after your child goes to bed. What’s really great about the newer Kindle Fire tablets is a new feature called “Kindle FreeTime.” This parental control mode lets you set time limits for different types of content; you can limit your child to just half an hour of videos a day, but give them two hours of reading time … or any other combination you see fit. Even more so than the Tabeo e2, you’re able to control the exact experience your kids will have with the tablet. (6) iPad mini (MSRP $299 [1st-Gen], $399 [2nd-Gen, with Retina display]) Whichever tablet you purchase depends on whom you’re purchasing it for. There are certain points to think about — who’s going to be using it? How old are your kids? How big of a screen do you want? If you’re looking for a device that the whole family can use, spending a little more on the Kindle Fire HDX or iPad mini makes a lot of sense. If you’ve already got a tablet for yourself and you’re looking for one just for your kids, those price points might be a bit steep. Younger kids will love learning on the LeapPad 2 or Tabeo e2, while older kids will feel more grownup with tablets like the LeapPad Ultra or Kurio 10. All of these tablets are wonderful — just make sure you match the features and benefits to the intended user and you can’t go wrong.

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Well-dressed foes square off in interesting hand For the Bay 101 episode of Season 12 of the World Poker Tour, I did a Raw Deal segment about dress codes at the final table. My feelings are that there should be no dress code for daily poker, but that players should make an effort to dress well for televised final tables. Maybe that sounds a little shallow, and it obviously won’t affect the quality of play, but while doing television work I’ve learned that people quickly accept the images they see on screen without thinking too much about what goes into them. Poker is attempting to overcome something of a shady history, and while having players wear suits won’t change that, it might make professional poker seem more legitimate to the public. I’d like to delude myself and say that Anthony Zinno and Jeremy Kottler showed up to the 2013 Borgata Poker Open final table in sharp suits because they saw my segment, but they’re probably just fashionable guys. The two dapper players entered an interesting hand together about 10 orbits into the final table. With the chip lead and a stack of more than 13 million, Kottler raised the 80,000-160,000 blinds to 325,000 from the button with As 9s, leading

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isn’t calling with any worse 10 or worse pair. (Maybe he calls with Q-10 if he has the queen of diamonds.) Additionally, Zinno doesn’t need to protect his hand against a potential draw. Sure, Kottler could have the ace of diamonds, but without that card it’s hard for him to have more than eight outs. And if a diamond comes on the river, Zinno can check-call hoping that Kottler might bluff or value-bet a worse hand. Of course, even if Zinno going all in on the turn is the suboptimal play, that doesn’t mean it’s a mistake. It just means he may have missed some value by depriving Kottler of a chance to bet on the river. Now if Zinno had folded the turn, that would have been a mistake. (Tony Dunst is a poker pro and host of “Raw Deal” on World Poker Tour telecasts. Catch him every Sunday night on FSN.)

Profits & Sense Oak Lawn Chamber sponsoring food drive The Oak Lawn Chamber is sponsoring a holiday food drive again this year. Donations will benefit the Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ food pantry. Donors should bring their offerings to the chamber office, 5120 Museum Drive, inside the Metra train station, or to the holiday luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Hilton Oak Lawn.

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We have much to be thankful for financially Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, because it’s a time when we can give thanks for all of the blessings in our lives. I don’t want to trump the big stuff, like health, loving spouse, wonderful family, great country, but this is a money column, so we can also express thanks for some of the positive developments in the financial world. It has been a terrible time for so many Americans and our collective hearts go out to those who’ve suffered financial losses during the Great Recession, which officially began six years ago. But there has been significant progress, and to gauge how the country is doing, it’s helpful to rely on data. The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Business Cycle Dating Committee, which is responsible for determining when recessions start and end, is somewhat vague about the specific variables on which the decisions are made. There is, however, a general belief that there are four key indicators that the committee analyzes: Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, industrial production and real personal income (less transfer payments). We should be thankful that each area has seen great progress, though probably not as fast as most economists would like. GDP: At the worst point of the recession (Q2 2009), the economy contracted by 4.7 percent from the 2007 peak. Real (adjusted for inflation) GDP returned to the pre-recession peak by the end of 2011, and has hit new post-recession highs for six consecutive quarters. Still, we don’t want to paint too rosy of a picture, because the pace of

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the recovery (approximately 2.25 percent annually) has lagged the annual average post World War II growth rate of 3 to 3.5 percent. Employment: The unemployment rate has dropped from a recession-high of 10 percent to 7.3 percent in October and millions of jobs have been created during the recovery. However, payroll employment remains 1.8 percent below the pre-recession peak and there are 11.3 million Americans out of work. While there’s no doubt that the labor situation remains dire, given where we’ve come from, it’s worth acknowledging the gains. Industrial Production: This measure was down a staggering 17 percent in June 2009, but it has recovered smartly since then. While industrial production is still 2.1 percent below the pre-recession peak, it could return to the prerecession peak by the end of this year or early next year. Real Personal Income: This indicator has sorely lagged behind the others, a fact many workers will confirm. At the bottom, it was off 11.2 percent and currently stands over 3.3 percent below the previous peak. The good news is that as the economy accelerates, which many economists are expecting, incomes should finally start to increase. In addition to giving thanks that these measures are improving, we should be happy that the housing market has finally been enjoying

a recovery. Activity has increased and prices are up, which has helped current homeowners improve their equity positions. Real estate website Zillow reported that the national negative equity rate plummeted at the fastest pace ever in the third quarter, with 21 percent of all mortgage homeowners in an underwater state, down by onethird since its peak of 31.4 percent in the first quarter of 2012. With all of the improvements the country has seen, during this holiday season it’s important to recognize that there are still many who face severe financial difficulties. 16 percent of Americans — nearly 50 million people — are living in poverty. (An American family of four is officially designated as living in poverty if it earns less than $23,550 a year.) Even with households across the country feeling continued financial pressure, Americans donated an estimated $316.23 billion to charitable causes in 2012, down from the peak of $344.48 billion in 2007, but impressive nonetheless. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-at-Large for www. CBSMoneyWatch.com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, “Jill on Money,” as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com.)

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Natural foods better than any ‘miracle pill’ We are living in an age in which ancient nutritional and sound medical wisdom is being undermined by uneducated sects of the medical industry that prescribe drugs to treat symptoms instead of giving advice to live healthier. Drugs do not purify or nourish or reconstruct. Americans spend billions of dollars a year on prescription medications thinking these are some sort of magic pills, but they ultimately destroy the body rather than heal it. At most, drugs help ease some types of pain or can temporarily treat conditions that have gotten out of hand, but in any case drugs leave toxins in the system that may ultimately do more harm than good.

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WHATIZIT We have three levels of winners from last week’s contest. Those who guessed that little speck in the sky was a football earned a field goal — 3 points. Those who guessed it was a kickoff earned a touchdown — 6 points. Those who guessed it was the historic kickoff of the RichardsBatavia Class 6A state championship game earned a touchdown and extra point — 7 points. Those who scored touchdowns and the extra point were Hickory Hills’ Ken Osborne, Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum and Worth’s Russ Martin. Those who scored touchdowns were Palos Heights Lynn TenKate; Chicago Ridge’s Joe and Marilyn Blackwell; Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis; Worth’s George and Theresa Rebersky and Carol and Jerry Janicki; Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza, Jan Merchantz, Gene Sikora and Henrietta Mysliwiec; Palos Hills’ Marilyn Gutierrez and Lois Faragher; Willow Springs’ Harrison Debre and Jim Cap from parts unknown. Those who kicked field goals were Chicago Ridge’s Joe Oswald, Shirley Ivers, Brigitte Seibutis, Dan Higgins and Patty Vandenberg; Worth’s Sandy Joiner, Linda and Mike Martin, J.J. Oahueke, Robert Solner and Celeste Cameron; Oak Lawn’s Kristen Gute and Jane Foley and Hickory Hills’ Janice Mastro. No points go for guesses of a UFO, a blimp or a clay pigeon for skeet shooting. For the record, last week we had some computer problems and Palos Hills’ Lois Faragher and Oak Lawn’s Jane Foley’s drumstick guesses never made it to us. The system is still a little squirrelly so if we missed someone’s football/kickoff guess let us know. This week’s clue is that it isn’t a Christmas stocking you can fill. Send the guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT in the subject line and give us your name and hometown by Monday night.

Health Scan Health fair at Palos Township Palos Township Health Service is sponsoring the Loyola Medicine Health Fair this Friday, Dec. 13, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palos Township office, 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills. It will offer ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries. A heart disease, stroke, and aneurysm screening package for $179 includes an echocardiogram ultra-

sound test (ECHO), electrocardiogram (EKG), hardening of the arteries (ASI) test, stroke/carotid artery ultrasound test, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) test, and abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound. It will also offer a Know Your Numbers risk assessment for $99, which tests a five year disease risk and lipid panel. Call the Loyola Medicine Health Fair at (1-855) 441-8378 to schedule an appointment.

If you really care to help yourself and people you love get healthier and feeling better, you must change your eating and drinking habits. Disease, sickness and death are related to what one puts or does not put into his or her body.

Does this come as a shock to you? Did you think good health came from something else, some magical power that decides whether or not you get sick or stay healthy, live or die? Only proper food that contains the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients the body needs to survive can keep the body in goo repair. These nutrients provide the raw materials necessary to build a strong body and mind. Would you build a house with cracked or brittle wood, or bricks that won’t hold up to the stress and elements? No, because you don’t want the house to fall down. If you try to build your body and mind with inadequate resources, they will crumble as well. It’s that simple. How much longer will people wait for a miracle drug that will cure their ills, instead of changing the way they live, eat and drink to cure themselves? How much longer will they poison themselves, and run around every day doing a million different things, caus-

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The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano ing stress that pounds on the body and mind like a sledgehammer until they break, and succumb to sickness? Learn what your body is made of, what it uses to build cells, and truly understand the biology of it all. Then learn what foods contain the nutrients needs for the body’s vital functions. Learn about starches and carbohydrates that can cause high blood pressure and contribute to obesity, which itself can cause many illnesses. Learn about what sugar and salt do to the body and mind.

The best foods you can eat are fresh, raw fruits and vegetables. Substitute as many of these as you can for the meat or carbs you usually eat. Use herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil, cilantro and parsley, and spices such as black pepper, cayenne and cumin instead of salt and sugar. Eat green leafy vegetables such as endive, escarole and spinach. Remove the sludge from your colon and find the time to pray or meditate at least once a day in solitude. Drink wine and live a long, healthy, happy life. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an 88-year-old Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are solely the opinions of Mr. Scarano based on years of independent study and personal experience, and may not be beneficial to health. Wine should be consumed in moderation, as overindulgence may be harmful to health.

Library Notes (Continued from page 10) *** Dec. 15: When the cold weather hits, the Oak Lawn Library offers a warm place to sit and listen to stories about ice, snow and a little magic. These snowy stories can be heard from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is not required and patrons of all ages are invited to drop by. *** Dec. 18: Please join the Oak Lawn Public Library, for a discussion of the book, “Pigs in Heaven” by Barbara Kingsolver from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and from 7 to 8:30 p.m. *** Dec. 19: “Now You See Me,” in which an FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of Illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money, is the free movie offered by the Oak Lawn Library. The movie will be shown at 4 and 6:30 p.m. It stars Morgan Freeman, Mark Ruffalo and Isla Fisher. The movie debuted this year, is rated PG-13 and is 115 minutes long (one hour, 55 minutes).

*** Dec. 23: The Muppet Christmas Carol is the free movie being screened at the library at 10 a.m. The Muppet characters tell their version of the classic tale of an old and bitter miser’s redemption on Christmas Eve. The movie from 1992 is rated G and lasts 85 minutes (one hour, 15 minutes). *** Dec. 27: The Oak Lawn Public Library will host a free family movie screening of “Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters” from 1 to 3 p.m. In order to restore their dying safe haven, the son of Poseidon and his friends embark on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to find the mythical Golden Fleece while trying to stop an ancient evil from rising. The movie stars Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario and Brandon T. Jackson. It is rated PG and is 106 (one hour, 46) minutes long.

2-2:45 p.m. at the library. This class is for the whole family. Comfortable clothing is recommended. *** Jan. 2: Advanced registration begins for sensory story time. Sensory story time is open to children of all abilities and their siblings at the library from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Families also are invited for a program filled with stories, music, rhymes and playtime. Classes are limited to 10 children with special needs and their families. Registration begins 10 days before each session.

*** Week of Jan. 6: Local History Coordinator Kevin Korst’s new book, “Images of America: Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967” is scheduled for release. The book will feature 180 tornadorelated images with caption and chapter introductions and will be available at the recep*** tion booth for $21.99 (cash or Jan. 2: Advanced registration check). Korst’s first book Imbegins for family yoga at the li- ages of America: Oak Lawn is brary. Jacqueline Ansari of Suit also still available. Ur Karma Yoga Studio in Oak Lawn will lead the class from 2 to 2:45 Sunday, Jan. 12 from

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*** Jan. 7: Gerald Knight, a certified public accountant with Tax Busters, will show participants how to estimate the estimated parent contribution before submit the FAFSA application at 7 p.m. at the library. He will also review strategies for becoming eligible for financial aid. *** Jan. 9: The Oak Lawn Public Library will host a free movie screening of “The Apartment” at 10 a.m. A man tries to rise in his company by letting its executives use his apartment for trysts, but complications and a romance of his own ensue. The movie stars Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray. It is unrated and lasts 125 (two hours, five) minutes. *** Jan. 15: Teen game night will be held at the library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The new PlayStation 4. Play Kinect, Wii games, DDR, and board games are available. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

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Scratching a five-year itch Bulldogs strike early, take down Hillcrest By Ken Karrson

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Richards’ Deon Alexander looks for a teammate while sitting on the ground after taking a fall Friday night against Hillcrest. The Bulldogs beat the Hawks for the first time in almost five years, 80-72.

Getaway propels Chargers The divisional affiliation is now Blue instead of Red, but Stagg still embraced the latter hue Friday night in Flossmoor. That was red as in red-hot, which described the Chargers’ shooting for stretches of their SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue opener versus HomewoodFlossmoor. Baskets on 10 consecutive field-goal attempts went a long way toward staking the visitors to a shockingly lopsided 46-28 halftime lead. As coach John Daniels expected, the Vikings didn’t roll over and meekly submit to Stagg after that, but the veteran leader admitted to the third quarter being “really stressful.” When H-F wrapped Tai Odiase’s slam and Dorian McGraney’s 3-pointer around a missed Chargers dunk, the gap was narrowed to four points. “I knew they were going to make a run,” Daniels said of the Vikings. “Their fans got back in the game and they had all the momentum.” But instead of stopping play and trying to calm his athletes during a timeout, Daniels opted to forge ahead and Stagg guard Kevin White finally stopped the bleeding with a 3-point basket. That hoop halted a 16-0 H-F surge and snapped an 0-of-11 streak by the Chargers from the floor. “Our philosophy is to try to get a shot off in 10 seconds,” Daniels said. “Sometimes teams celebrate

a little bit [after a big scoring play] and don’t get back on defense, and you get a clean look.” After Anthony Gardner (eight points, 13 rebounds) tallied on a putback, White nailed another 3-ball to extend Stagg’s lead at the start of the fourth stanza and put his club back on solid ground. Six late free throws by Max Strus then put the finishing touches on an impressive 80-64 triumph. “I’m pretty happy,” Daniels said. “We were playing Homewood-Flossmoor at HomewoodFlossmoor — how many teams go in there and beat them? “Do we have the same [overall] talent as other schools? No, but our supporting cast did a better job [than the Vikings’]. It was a good team win.” According to Daniels, H-F coach Jim McLaughlin was determined to not let Strus beat his team. That much was evident by the attention the 6-foot-6 senior received from the Vikings’ defense whenever he touched the ball. The hosts held Strus to a 15-point output, but he aided the Chargers’ cause in other ways as he pulled down eight rebounds and dished out six assists. “The kid’s got another gear,” Daniels said. While H-F was keeping close tabs on Strus, Stagg was doing the same to the 6-8 Odiase, who collected just 10 points in the face of constant double-teaming. That, of course, always left someone else temporarily unguarded, but

by kick-starting a 9-0 run, and the hosts exited the initial stanza up by three at 16-13. Meier, who tossed in 10 points in the first eight minutes, added another 10 in the second period, which helped compensate for Shannon’s missing-person status. Two fouls in the game’s first few minutes kept the junior guard chained to the bench for much of the opening half of his season debut. Shannon, Tears and two other Richards players were members of the Bulldogs football squad that played for a Class 6A title two days after Thanksgiving. Thus, none of them had picked up a basketball prior to last week. Nevertheless, with Meier and Angelo Anagnostopolous (3-pointer, basket) leading the way, Richards outscored the Hawks again in the second frame and carried a 38-33 edge into intermission. The Bulldogs twice held double-digit leads before settling for the fivepoint halftime advantage. “It helps matters, for sure, not having to chase them,” Chappetto said. “Whenever they cut the lead, we always seemed to have an answer.” The margin grew again in the second half, as an unshackled Shannon dropped in 16 points during that span. A two-handed (Continued on page 3)

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Red-hot in Blue By Ken Karrson

Only five years had passed, not the clichéd seven, but that didn’t lessen the urge to scratch the itch. And that’s what Richards was able to do Friday night at D-Wade Court. Squaring off against perennial south suburban power Hillcrest in the South Suburban Conference opener for both schools, the Bulldogs showed that their Thanksgiving-week romp past four foes at the District 218 Tournament was no fluke. They did so by shaking off the negative effects of both an uninspired week of practice and the Hawks’ 7-2 start to the contest. Once Richards moved ahead in the first quarter, it stayed there the rest of the evening, albeit with occasional Hillcrest threats thrown into the mix. A series of free throws by returning football players Dedrick Shannon and Spencer Tears in the last half-minute finally slammed the door on the Hawks for good and sealed the deal on an 80-72 Bulldogs victory, their first over Hillcrest since January of 2009. The win also allowed Richards to begin a season with five consecutive triumphs for the first time since the 2009-10 campaign. “It’s very nice and somewhat surprising,” Bulldogs coach John

Chappetto said of his squad’s impressive start to the current season. “[The Hawks] have continued to win over a long stretch, and they’re always someone we want to measure ourselves against. We always have the utmost respect for them — they play real hard, without a lot of Hollywood, and they seem to play with class.” Admiration for his opponent aside, Chappetto tried to ready his athletes for a grueling battle during last week’s practice sessions, something he felt didn’t always go as well as planned. Chappetto admitted possessing a degree of orneriness, knowing what kind of obstacles Hillcrest would present to Richards (5-0, 1-0). “It’s really difficult to emulate what they’re going to do,” he said of the Hawks. “They’re athletic and long and they switch defenses [often], so that game’s really hard to prepare for. “The week of practice wasn’t really what we wanted, and [some] guys that played well in the tournament were the ones [not practicing the same way]. They don’t understand we need them so much to be competitive at practice to get [personnel] depth.” Whatever shortcomings had been evident earlier, though, soon disappeared on game night. Baskets by Josh Meier and Thaer Othman gave the Bulldogs a boost

Eagles easily soar past Griffins By Ken Karrson

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Kevin White, shown in a game earlier this year, had 25 points against Homewood-Flossmoor Friday night. rarely were the Vikings able to capitalize. In fact, H-F’s early troubles stemmed from a serious lack of shooting accuracy. At the moment the Chargers owned a 24-point lead in the second quarter, the Vikings had made good on only 4-of-26 shots up until then. “After watching them on film, I expected a high-scoring game because they like to run, too,” Daniels said. “I didn’t expect them to miss like they did, and I think they got frustrated [for a while].” (Continued on page 3)

To Lincoln-Way East, Sandburg was a beast Friday night. Not right away — first, the Eagles had to play through an uneven opening period. While it assumed a 16-9 lead over the Griffins during the quarter, Sandburg’s performance was also pockmarked by eight turnovers, several of which were unforced. The Eagles’ first three possessions of the evening, for instance, ended on a pair of travels and because of a bad pass. The session was truly one of feast or famine for the hosts. “Our execution was very good when we didn’t turn the ball over,” Sandburg coach Todd Allen said. “But Lincoln-Way East wasn’t pressing and we had eight turnovers in 16 possessions. I was very upset with my team when that quarter ended.” Allen’s demeanor improved soon after that, however, as Sandburg righted itself by going on a 21-9 second-period tear. That outburst put the Eagles firmly in command of the proceedings, and the Griffins never threatened Sandburg’s well-being after that. Instead, the Eagles claimed a resounding 71-50 triumph in their SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue opener. Four Sandburg players scored in double figures, a group paced by Eric Straka, who netted 19 points.

Six-foot-7 Niko Cahue added 17, 12 of which were provided before halftime. Junior guard Niko Kogionis knocked down three 3pointers in the second quarter and finished the night with 16 markers, and fellow backcourter Alec Martinez had 10 points. “We got some good open looks in transition,” Allen said. “Once we decided we wanted to take care of the ball [properly], we played pretty well and they had a hard time finding someone to guard Niko Cahue. We got some easy post feeds, and we were able to establish both an inside and outside game.” Despite the early difficulties, the Eagles (3-2, 1-0) still concluded the evening with an offensive-efficiency rating just short of 1.0, as they netted 71 points on 72 possessions. Sandburg’s total of 20 miscues was higher than Allen would have preferred, but it was actually a respectable amount in light of the nightmarish opening session the team endured. What Allen did find satisfying was the Eagles’ continued ability to be offensively potent. Three times in its first five encounters, Sandburg has notched at least 60 points — by contrast, it bettered that total just twice in all of 201213, and one of those outbursts came in a fast-paced matchup with Lincoln-Way Central. Allen credited Kogionis and Martinez with being the Eagles’

catalysts for improvement. “How your guards go is how high school basketball teams go,” he said. “Martinez and Kogionis both had 28 varsity games under their belts [entering this season]. That experience in the backcourt makes a big difference.” The Griffins trailed by 18 at the third-period stop and never drew closer than 13 points after that. To ensure nothing would undermine its victory aspirations, Sandburg sank 10-of-12 free throws in the last eight minutes, with four different players contributing at the stripe. “We’re doing some different things offensively that we’re getting used to and we’ve still got a lot of work to do, but it was a good win for us,” Allen said. “Before Christmas, we have three conference games, and we took care of our home court here.” The Eagles will take part in a boys’-girls’ doubleheader tonight at Joliet Central, then visit LaGrange on Saturday to tangle with Lyons Township. “[Tonight] will be a real good test for us,” Allen said.

Statistics Lincoln-Way East 9 9 12 20 - 50 Sandburg 16 21 11 23 - 71 Sandburg Scoring: Straka 19, Cahue 17, Kogionis 16, Martinez 10, F. Demogerontas 2, T. Demogerontas 2, Hyde 2, Paxinos 2, Abed 1.

Growth spurt Knights rally vs. Mustangs By Ken Karrson The pains associated with growth made themselves crystal clear to Chicago Christian last Tuesday. Specifically, it was during the third quarter of the Knights’ clash with Evergreen Park in Palos Heights that Christian’s youth wasn’t served well. An unsightly 10 turnovers, several of which led to Mustangs baskets, hampered the Knights in that period and turned a once-comfortable doubledigit lead into a slight deficit. “We just took the proverbial shot to the gut,” Christian coach Kevin Pittman said. “Athlete-toathlete, we don’t stack up to Evergreen, but a lot of the wounds we suffered were self-inflicted through [things like] poor decisions and poor closeouts. In our estimation, we were in control of the game before that.” The Knights never did rebuild a big edge, but they wound up having the final say anyway. Center Jay Spencer, one of five sophomores on the roster, gave it to Christian by scoring twice in

the late going, the second bucket coming on a putback with 1:07 remaining. From there, the Knights had to hang on as the Mustangs took three potential game-winning shots and almost got off a fourth before time expired. That last play was ruined by Christian, however, as the Knights broke up a lob pass that was designed to result in a tip-in. Thus, Christian escaped with a hard-fought 52-51 win and pushed its season record over .500. The game was Evergreen’s opener. “We got our heads above water — now, we’ve got to stay there,” Pittman said. “We’re a work in progress, but a lot of things are coming together. If we can build on that and not go backwards, that’d be big. “All we needed [down the stretch] was a defensive board to turn it into a free-throw game, but [as a young team], we’re going to have to learn to handle the close ones. They’re going to have to go through that pressure cooker to come out better on the (Continued on page 4)

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Bodies hit the deck as both Chicago Christian and Evergreen Park players pursue a loose ball in the closing moments of last Tuesday’s game in Palos Heights. The Knights scored a 52-51 victory over the Mustangs.

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Come on now, who is he Kidd-ing? Bartosh Desperate moments drive men into committing desperate acts. Certainly, this does not rank as a revelatory statement, but it’s still one that bears repeating from time to time simply because there is no foreseeable end to man’s — and occasionally woman’s — strange behavior. In Washington D.C., that’s referred to as everyday business as usual, but the rest of the country generally adheres to a slightly higher code of ethical conduct. Thus, the majority of us tend to be taken aback whenever somebody veers off-course. Purposefully doing something wrong while in full view of witnesses is really pretty dumb, but again we must consider the desperation angle. And few people are motivated by that trait more than those individuals in the sports world. We know, of course, nothing trumps success on the field of competition in terms of sheer importance in all of our lives. Who among us functions quite so smoothly in the aftermath of a crucial loss by our favorite team? And that’s true even when the franchise has been highly successful. More than a quartercentury has passed since they happened, but I’m willing to bet some Boston Celtics fans have never completely gotten over Magic Johnson’s “junior-junior skyhook” in the 1987 NBA Finals, and that more than a few Edmonton Oilers fans still envision that puck deflecting off Steve Smith’s skate into his own team’s net and helping to ruin the Oilers’ bid for a Stanley Cup three-peat in 1986. On the flip side, we won’t mention a certain billy goat/black cat/Durham/Bartman-hexed baseball club. What all those incidents — and most others that depress the typical fan for years afterward — have in common is that they either happened in the postseason or coincided with a pivotal point of the regular schedule. Rarely does a bizarre moment in the early portion of a season draw attention, but Jason Kidd made sure he was an exception to the rule. NBA followers know of Kidd’s excellence as a player. He was a premier point guard for almost 20 years, and a hallmark of Kidd’s on-court persona was his seemingly unflappable demeanor. But once he swapped his jersey for a suit, Kidd panicked when the heat was turned on. Many of you are probably aware of Kidd’s shenanigans in a recent game between the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers. Kidd, who now coaches

the Nets, called for a player substitution in the late going but had no timeouts left. The player leaving the court, Tyshawn Taylor, bumped into Kidd and caused his coach to spill a cup of soda. That necessitated a cleanup and gave the Nets a chance to quickly design a play to run in the final eight seconds. It didn’t pan out, however, and Brooklyn suffered a 99-94 loss. Shortly thereafter Kidd endured a $50,000 loss, courtesy of the NBA front office, which declared the spilled-soda act an intentional one, something Kidd later confirmed was indeed the truth. Mind you, this came 15 games into an 82-game campaign. Perhaps Kidd figures he won’t be around to witness every one of those remaining 67 contests, seeing as how the big-dollar Nets have already defined themselves as chronic underachievers. Whatever the reason for his actions, though, Kidd surprised many basketball fans by resorting to them. But let’s first give the man props for what was a rather inventive way to try to circumvent the rules, even though it didn’t fool any of David Stern’s alert little minions. Then let us remember that this kind of thing has been going on since the earliest days of athletics. Players and coaches have always sought to gain an edge, either mental or physical, whenever possible, and no means by which to do so has ever been considered off-limits as long as the covert deeds stayed hidden. Did an outfielder catch a fly ball or merely trap it? If the umpires don’t know for certain, what do you think the man wearing the glove will say? Hey, he caught it, whether he really did or not. No football lineman is going to confess to holding, either, if the referee didn’t see the infraction and rule on it, and in Kidd’s sport, players frequently get away with contact-but-nofoul plays. Sad to say, honesty is rarely the best policy in an athletic setting, at least if it in any way could jeopardize success. While Jason Kidd is currently generating news for dropping the costliest cup of soda in U.S. history, a little peek into sports’ back pages helped me uncover some other Kidd-like happenings: • In June of 1977, a jockey named Arnold “Shorty” Cummings decided to improve the odds of his horse being a factor in a big race by putting some laxative into its pre-event food. The timing was perfect — soon after the race got underway, the

horse had a major digestive-related accident that caused serious footing difficulties for some of the other four-legged entrants directly behind him. While those equines struggled to find their balance on a suddenly-slippery surface and created a horsey traffic jam near the starting gate as a result, Cummings’ mount, unencumbered by either serious competition or any bloated feelings, galloped to an easy victory. • During a September 1983 bout, middleweight fighter Rocky Pugilistically suddenly yelled and brought one of his gloved hands toward his eye, claiming a blow to the head had dislodged his contact lens. No one bothered to ask why a person would be stupid enough to wear contacts while participating in a boxing match; instead, both the referee and Pugilistically’s foe instinctively stopped what they were doing — in the case of his opponent, Stone Hands Johnson, that meant administering a beating to Pugilistically — to help him look for it. Now distracted, Johnson was in no position to ward off a knockout punch from Pugilistically. • In May of 1987, race-car driver Freddy “Four” Wheeler prospered from a surprising bit of good luck when his was the only car to not encounter engine trouble during a racing event in Florida. Although he ultimately benefited most from the situation, no one was ever able to conclusively link Wheeler to the rash of sand-in-the-gas-tank incidents that were discovered soon afterward. Law-enforcement officials said the assortment of pails and shovels later found in the trunk of Wheeler’s car could have simply meant that he was nuts about the beach and did not represent sufficient proof of any wrongdoing. By now, you may suspect that I’m merely exercising a bit of creative journalistic license by relating these stories, but before dismissing everything completely I urge all of you to give a moment’s thought to a few other things: Sammy Sosa’s corked bat, Gaylord Perry’s doctored baseballs, the whacking of Nancy Kerrigan’s knee with a metal pipe, the punching out of former ABA basketball player John Brisker during a tip-off, Mike Tyson biting off part of Evander Holyfield’s ear, and performance-enhancing drug users everywhere. Trust me, reality is much crazier than fiction when it comes to ugly sports deeds. And suddenly, Jason Kidd’s spilled-soda episode seems downright quaint by comparison.

Downed at the wire Crusaders come up short vs. Caravan By Ken Karrson During the mid-1990s, Brother Rice and Mt. Carmel engaged in a series of drama-filled basketball games. Over a two-year span, three of four contests were decided by buzzer-beating shots, while the lone exception resulted in a one-point Crusaders win. Rice also captured two of the other nail-biters, one of which sent it on to the supersectional round of the Class AA playoffs for the first time in school history. Nothing that significant was at stake Friday night when the two old rivals renewed acquaintances in Chicago, but the Caravan and Crusaders still resurrected images of past dogfights when they went down to the wire once again in order to declare a victor. When Quinn Niego’s 3-pointer wouldn’t fall at the end, that winner was Mt. Carmel by a 63-61 count. “It was interesting,” Rice coach Rick Harrigan said. “We just really haven’t put four good quarters together yet. We kind of sleepwalked through the first half, then turned it on a little bit, but it wasn’t enough.” It was indeed an impressive comeback the Crusaders (2-3, 0-1) made during the second half. Behind by 16 points in the third quarter, they closed the period on an 11-2 run and carried momentum from that burst into the final stanza. But after Ray Rubio fouled out with 2:16 remaining, Rice appeared to be in somewhat dire straits. When Rubio retired to the Crusaders’ bench, he took with him a team-best 23 points — col-

lected on 8-of-12 shooting — plus four steals and four rebounds. And the fact Rice was chasing a five-point deficit at the time did it no favors, either. However, behind Niego — who was saddled with four fouls of his own — the Crusaders made one last charge at the Caravan. Niego (18 points) spearheaded a rally that expunged Mt. Carmel’s 58-53 edge and kept Rice in the thick of the hunt. Dan Scanlon (six points, four rebounds) and Connor Finn (six points, three assists) also lent a hand to the Crusaders’ cause. Rice scored 24 points in the last eight minutes and 42 for the second half. That might have been good enough had the Crusaders not stumbled their way into a 14-point halftime hole, one largely created by a five-point output in the second frame. “There’s always been that one bad quarter [so far],” Harrigan said. “We were slow and a little tentative [then] — we were going backwards instead of getting into the paint. “We’ve got to find a way to be better when we’re not desperate. When we get desperate, we play pretty well.” Offering unintentional assistance to Rice along the way was the Caravan, who encountered all kinds of trouble at the foul line throughout the evening. While Mt. Carmel’s 63 percent field-goal shooting — which included a 7-of12 performance from beyond the 3-point arc — was certainly commendable, that exhibition was very nearly rendered meaningless by the Caravan’s disastrous 8-of-23 display at the not-so-charitable stripe.

However, the Crusaders, who went 18-of-26 at the line and shot 49 percent, also did their part to climb back into contention. “It starts with us defensively,” Harrigan said. “The look in our eyes changed and we continued to stay aggressive. But we can’t expect to have the two of them do all the scoring.” Harrigan was referring to the Rubio-Niego duo, who have served as Rice’s 1-2 punch offensively thus far, but in a few instances just about its only point sources as well. While he certainly doesn’t want the two seniors’ contributions reduced in any way, Harrigan is hoping others can step up soon to offer them scoring support on a steadier basis. The first-year leader would also like to see something else. “A couple times this year, we’ve been patted on the back for close losses,” Harrigan said. “I was proud of the effort we gave in the second half, but let’s pull one tight and win a close game.” The Crusaders had two chances to bag victories this week, beginning with a Tuesday clash against neighborhood foe St. Laurence. Friday will feature Rice tangling with Fenwick in another Catholic League encounter.

Statistics Brother Rice Mt. Carmel

14 5 18 24 - 61 19 14 13 17 - 63

Brother Rice Scoring: Rubio 23, Niego 18, Finn 6, Scanlon 6, Collins 3, Mueller 3, Perez 2. Rebounds: Mueller 5. Assists: Finn 3. Steals: Rubio 4.

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Mother McAuley’s Shea O’Malley, left, teammate Erin Drynan and Providence Catholic players all keep their eyes on the ball as O’Malley nails a 3-point basket in the Mighty Macs’ victory over the Lady Celtics Saturday afternoon.

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Mighty Macs right on track By Anthony Nasella In assessing her team’s performance after a pair of convincing wins last week, Mother McAuley coach Ashley Luke-Clanton is convinced that Mighty Macs players are starting to figure each other out and learning how to play together. That conviction could hardly be debated after McAuley cruised to a 62-43 victory over Providence Catholic on Tuesday and then defeated Stagg 56-39 on Thursday to improve to 6-2 on the young season. Elizabeth Nye finished with 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds to lead the Macs past the Lady Celtics, but McAuley also received double-doubles from Jasma Williams (16 points, 10 rebounds) and Erin Drynan (14 points, 14 rebounds). The outcome of the game was pretty much decided in the first six minutes. Molly O’Malley was the Macs’ top gun versus the Lady Chargers as she tossed in a game-high 21 points. McAuley jumped out to an early lead and then closed out Stagg with some clutch free throws. “The kids are playing really well together right now,” LukeClanton said. “They had a nice win against Providence and a good game against Stagg after that. They’re starting to do some things that are making them really fun to watch. It was a fun week for us. “We know that we have a lot of girls who can do a lot of things for us, and we’re starting to see more of that. We hadn’t had a lot of post production from the offensive side until this [past] week, [but]

they’re starting to figure things out. Our guards are getting more comfortable to get them the ball and the post players are working harder to get the ball, [and] they’re finishing things.” Against Providence, Nye ran the Macs’ offense from the point, which is a new responsibility for the talented guard. She scored 11 first-half points to help establish the lead, dished out assists on four of McAuley’s five third-quarter baskets and ripped down five rebounds. During a six-minute span, the Lady Celtics missed their first nine shots and either misfired or turned the ball over on eight consecutive possessions. The Macs, meanwhile, embarked on a 9-0 run that O’Malley started with a 3-point basket and Nye concluded with a driving layup. “Elizabeth has been at excellent at the point-guard spot, especially in this past week,” Luke-Clanton said. “Her decision-making has been very good. She knows when to take it to the basket, when to give it up, and when to stop and pop for a soft spot shot. She’s starting to get comfortable at the point.” Nye was solid from the outside for McAuley in the opening half, making four field goals and hitting her first three free throws. Another big reason the Macs were able to build a 34-19 halftime advantage was Drynan. The 6-foot-2 forward dominated under the basket during the first 16 minutes, scoring eight points and pulling down 11 rebounds. Drynan is in her comeback season after missing her sophomore campaign with back issues. “Erin has really stepped up,”

Luke-Clanton said. “The growth she’s had in the past couple of weeks has been fun. It’s even fun to go back and watch the film and see what she’s doing out there on the court. “She registers big blocks every game and knows where to be. It’s fun to see her grow.” Most telling, in regard to McAuley’s inside game, was the 30 points scored against Providence. That total was much more than what the Macs produced in all of last season. “It was fun to watch and fun to see the inside players start to come into their own a little bit,” Luke-Clanton said. The Lady Celtics shaved a 16point deficit down to 45-36 with 1:58 remaining, but then failed to score on their final six possessions of the quarter. McAuley regained a double-digit lead on two free throws by Raven Willis and one from Williams. Williams, a 5-11 forward, was the most productive Mac in the second half with 14 points and nine rebounds. Three of her baskets came on successive layups, all of which were set up with assists from Nye. Perhaps most amazing about McAuley’s success to date has been that it has taken place without any help from last season’s leading scorer Lauren Carlson, who has been sidelined with an injury. Luke-Clanton is hoping to have her star player back within the next two weeks. “With Laruen Carlson, we still have another piece to add to the puzzle — that’s kind of exciting,” the coach said. “Having her back will allow us to do some differ(Continued on page 5)

On the rebound Astros’ board work keys win over Titans By Ken Karrson Being on the rebound isn’t always such a good thing dating-wise. Basketball-wise, few things are better. Dozens of contests each season are decided by a team’s ability — or failure — to collect a timely rebound. Those clubs that grow bored with doing board work typically wind up paying a losing price. Last Thursday night in Palos Heights, Shepard cleaned the glass well enough to make even the most persnickety window washer envious. While the Astros got the better of visiting Tinley Park in the rebounding department, most telling in the South Suburban Conference crossover game’s outcome was when Shepard grabbed many of them. Sixteen times, an Astros rebound immediately followed one of their own missed shots. The last of those, by Zack Hexel, resulted in two free throws, both of which the senior forward drilled with 3.9 seconds remaining to break a 63-all tie. The Titans got off a desperation heave prior to crossing the midcourt line, and everyone on the Shepard side of the gym had to endure two bounces of the ball on the rim before a 65-63 win for the locals was made final. “When you’re having a bad season, that shot goes in,” Astros coach Tony Chiuccariello said. “Coaches always talk about having some bad luck when they lose a close game. In all honesty, we had some good luck there.” Of course, Shepard players could also be credited with creating a little of that good fortune. The 16 offensive boards offered proof of that, as did freshman

Yakov Witherspoon’s ability to draw a charge with less than a half-minute left. That play, one of five offensive fouls called on Tinley in the contest, got the ball back for the Astros and led to Hexel’s charity tosses. “We did some things wrong, but the boys came up with hustle plays,” Chiuccariello said. “The kids really played their hearts out and found a way to win. The effort level was outstanding — that’s the thing I was happiest about. “I thought we played unselfishly on both offense and defense. Guys were diving on the floor and we were really good about playing help-side defense.” One of the only flaws in Shepard’s operation was its high number of turnovers. Thirty-one in all were charged to the Astros (2-3, 1-0), several of them coming in the third period when the Titans went on a 19-9 run to wipe out a slim Shepard edge and assume a 52-43 advantage. “It wasn’t good basketball,” Chiuccariello said matter-offactly. But just when it appeared as if the Astros’ mistake-riddled tendencies wouldn’t be overcome, Adebayo Ogungbemi gave Shepard a huge lift. Three times during the fourth quarter, the junior ended an Astros possession with a 3-point basket, including one that knotted the score at 61 with 55 seconds to go. The Titans regained the lead on a pair of free throws, then Shepard lost the ball out of bounds. However, Jacob Littleton quickly turned the tide back in the Astros’ direction by stealing Tinley’s inbounds pass. He missed a layup, but Kyle Longfield converted a putback that established a 63-all deadlock. The offensive rebound was one of

eight snared by Longfield, who produced a double-double of 21 points and 13 boards, plus two blocks. “He did a nice job of cleaning up our misses,” Chiuccariello said. Ogungbemi tallied 12 points, all on 3-point hoops, and Littleton had eight points, four assists and three steals. A Littleton driving layup was part of Shepard’s fourth-quarter rally as well. In addition to their rebounding edge, the Astros also bettered the Titans’ field-goal percentage (42-34). Shepard recorded 13 assists and eight blocked shots, and its defense forced 20 Tinley turnovers. “I was really proud of their effort,” Chiuccariello said of his players. “I think [the SSC is] going to be a competitive league, so we’re [probably] going to have to scrape like this to win some other games. Hopefully, a come-from-behind win will help us when we face another situation like this, where we’ll still believe we have a chance and do the little things and just keep battling away.” Lemont, which doled out a 40point loss to the Astros during summer-league play, visited Palos Heights this past Tuesday for another SSC crossover affair. Also on tap for Shepard is a Friday road date with Oak Forest, which dropped its conference opener to Reavis last week.

Statistics Tinley Park Shepard

18 15 19 11 - 63 14 20 9 22 - 65

Shepard Scoring: Longfield 21, Ogungbemi 12, Littleton 8, Cohen 7, Heidinger 5, Gorski 4, Haxel 4, Smith 4. Rebounds: Longfield 13. Assists: Littleton 4. Steals: Littleton 3.

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Cut down to size Vikings don’t measure up to Celtics By Ken Karrson Even without Miles, Providence Catholic wouldn’t give an inch to St. Laurence Friday night. Part of the reason for that was the Celtics still had plenty of inches’ worth of height advantage over the Vikings, despite the absence of 6-foot-5 Miles Boykin from the former’s lineup. Boykin, a football standout for Providence in the fall, is also a big man on the court, figuratively as well as literally. Vikings coach Mark Sevedge was unaware of Boykin’s physical status until shortly before tip-off. “I didn’t know he was going to be out until they came out for [pregame] warmups and he was in street clothes,” Sevedge said. “I can’t lie — I felt we caught a break. You don’t know how that’s going to affect kids mentally, but I thought [our guys would] get excited — not because someone was hurt, but because of what it could mean for us.” It turned out to mean little, however, in the entire scheme of things, thanks to the Celtics’ superior size elsewhere as well. “Across the board, they’re just so much bigger than us,” Sevedge said. “They’re 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 all over the floor, and [their] guys knew they were going to have an opportunity to play more of a [pivotal] role. That’s the sign of a good team.” Sevedge was referring to Providence’s reaction to its reduced roster state. In spite of going without Boykin, the Celtics never missed a beat as they rolled to a 79-52 Chicago Catholic League win over St. Laurence. Providence shoved the Vikings into an immediate hole by scoring

the game’s first dozen points. The Celtics were ahead by 11 at the break and 20 at halftime. “We did not play good basketball,” said Sevedge, whose squad connected on just 12-of-43 shots, totaled only 19 rebounds and committed 14 turnovers. “We were one shot and done [on most possessions], and when you’re chasing 12-0 every shot becomes more important. “I thought we played a little tight [after that]. When we execute well, we get open, but we rushed a little bit. We didn’t play loose or play relaxed.” And as if Providence’s size wasn’t enough for St. Laurence to cope with, it also had to deal with an unanticipated round of perimeter sharpshooting by the Celtics. The visitors burned the Vikings with an 11-of-21 display from 3-point land. A definite bright spot for St. Laurence (1-4, 0-1) was Rich Lamb, who rang up 19 points and grabbed seven boards to pace the Vikings in both categories. Twelve of Lamb’s teammates also scored, but 10 of those players managed just two points or less. An illustration of St. Laurence’s offensive difficulties came early in the second quarter, when it failed to sink either of two clean 3-point attempts. “If we hit those, it’s 19-14,” Sevedge said. “We could have gotten momentum and maybe done a little better.” The coach wasn’t completely shocked by the Vikings’ struggles, based on what he deemed “a poor practice” the day before. Sevedge wondered if a break from routine — St. Laurence had different practice times than usual for two days in a row — upset the

delicate balance of a still-veryinexperienced club. In a game-day sense, he believes the Vikings haven’t yet adjusted to life without former all-area performer Jim Schick, whose presence the previous two years was a key in the team’s offensive attack. “It gave some of our guards the chance to get open because he could score inside against bigger players and [frequently] draw double-teams,” Sevedge said. “I think we’re going through some growing pains not having him around. We’ve got to come out a little more aggressively.” While Sevedge realizes there’s no quick fix for St. Laurence, he did think this past Tuesday’s contest would prevent his guys from dwelling too long on the defeat against Providence. “A real easy way [to forget] is by playing Brother Rice,” Sevedge said. “We’re about seven minutes away from the school — 10 minutes if the traffic’s bad — and if a neighborhood game can’t get the kids going, I don’t know what will. We’ve just got to be positive and get ready for them.” In addition to that rivalry clash, the Vikings will engage in another Catholic League tilt on Friday, when they host St. Francis deSales.

Statistics Providence Cath. 19 17 26 17 - 79 St. Laurence 8 8 18 18 - 52 St. Laurence Scoring: Lamb 19, Delaney 6, Gurgone 5, Dan Curley 4, Aderman 2, Condito 2, Cummings 2, Finger 2, Gould 2, Kelly 2, Radford 2, Witkowski 2, Don Curley 1, Forberg 1. Rebounds: Lamb 7. Assists: Delaney 2, Gould 2, Gurgone 2, Radford 2.

Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella Any quality bowling team boasts a lineup that generally receives significant contributions from all five of its members. For Shepard’s boys’ squad, three steady players — junior Brandon Deitz and sophomores Eric Walters and Matt Shaw — have helped the Astros to a 4-3 start and given them a fighting chance of ultimately winning the South Suburban Conference Red title. But Shepard coach Simeon Shama knows the Astros will need input from his fourth and fifth bowlers on a steady basis if they are to triumph in the Red. Shepard split a pair of conference matches last week. The week began on Tuesday with the Astros on the short end of a 1,729-1,694 decision against Oak Forest in an SSC crossover match at Oak Forest Bowl. Shepard bounced back on Thursday to defeat Eisenhower 1,911-1,732 in an SSC Red clash at Centennial Lanes and bump its record back over the .500 mark. “So far, I think we have a pretty good team,” Shama said. “We have a couple of bowlers who need to improve to solidify that fourth and fifth spot in the lineup, [but] we’re pretty strong with Brandon, Eric and Matt, [who is] our third best bowler on the team. The fourth and fifth are a little shaky right now. “Our goal is to continue to progress throughout the season, and hopefully that progress will be evident in the lower spots.” In the loss to the host Bengals, Walters led Shepard with a 247 game and 449 series. He then supplied a 269 game and 484 series to key the Astros’ victory over the Cardinals. “At the tournament we participated in at Oak Lawn, we had a good chance to win there, too, but we were hurt by not having good scores in the fourth and fifth spots,” Shama said. “We need a player to step up.” Three candidates for a breakout are seniors Shawn Garvey, Ron

Chargers (Continued from page 1) What made Stagg’s eye-opening getaway even more stunning, at least in Daniels’ view, was that it had been preceded by a few rather nondescript practices. “It was probably the worst week of practice we’ve had in a few years,” he said. “Our fundamentals were poor, our scrimmages were awful, and we didn’t get better in anything. I figured [the Vikings] were going to run us out of the gym.” There were glimpses of futility on game night — 29 personal fouls, for example, and 10 missed free throws by the Chargers between the second and third periods — but not enough to derail

Marzian and Cody Larsen. Shama admits he also has an ace in the hole with freshman Jordan Noftz, who has been kept on the sophomore squad thus far, but could easily become a significant asset before the conference season concludes. “I have my eye on Jordan,” Shama said. “He’s on the sophomore team, and he’ll need to be moved up to varsity for the conference meet. I think he’s really going to fill in that fourth spot for us. “He could be on varsity now, but we’re a little shorthanded down there and we [also] wanted him to get a feel for his game in a less-intense environment. I think we have a good chance of taking conference, especially if we move Jordan up.” *** Sandburg split a pair of SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover contests last week. Following a 2,184-1,841 loss at Orland Bowl on Tuesday, the Eagles rebounded to edge Lincoln-Way North 1,0401,032 on Thursday at Tinley Park Bowl. Jared Saba’s 268 game and 483 series paced Sandburg in its win over the Phoenix. In other dual meets last week, Stagg fell to a 1,875-1,822 loss to Bremen on Monday at Palos Lanes and Chicago Christian beat Lincoln-Way East 1,640-1,544 that same day at Orland Bowl. GIRLS’ BOWLING Shepard dropped a pair of SSC crossover matches last week, losing 1,482-1,302 to Hillcrest at the Brunswick Zone XL in Homewood on Tuesday and 1,645-1,476 to Tinley Park at Centennial Lanes on Thursday. Miranda Lindgren finished with a 347 series for the Lady Astros versus the Lady Hawks, and recorded both the top game (240) and series (451) against the Lady Titans. *** Jessica Colson’s 344 series topped Sandburg last Tuesday, and that effort was good enough to boost the Lady Eagles to a 1,609-1,315 triumph over Stagg in an SWSC Blue dual meet at Stagg’s quest to stay unbeaten. White tossed in 25 points for the Chargers (5-0, 1-0), while Jeff Goral had 19. Fourteen of Goral’s came in the opening half on 5-of5 marksmanship, which included three successful shots from beyond the arc. He also buried a 3-pointer in the late going after being relegated to the bench for a long stretch of the second half with four fouls. “The kid has stones,” Daniels said. “He doesn’t play with fear. He’s a competitor and he’s going to be a nice [small-] college player.” Besides being a good night for Stagg’s varsity squad, the trip to H-F also paid off in a win for the Chargers’ freshman team. Their sophomore club suffered a sixpoint setback.

Palos Lanes. Colson upped her series total to 400 the next time out, but Joliet West still managed to register a 1,910-1,703 win in another conference encounter on Thursday. Also performing well for Sandburg in a losing cause was Elizabeth Fazy, who rolled the team’s high game with her 206. Besides its loss to the Lady Eagles, Stagg also suffered a 1,477-1,193 setback to Argo in a nonconference match at AMF Forest Lanes in LaGrange last Monday. *** Lincoln-Way East defeated Chicago Christian 1,213-1,011 last Monday at Orland Bowl. WRESTLING Two-time defending Class 3A state champion Sandburg continued its early season dominance with an impressive 55-6 victory over previously undefeated Lincoln-Way East in an SWSC Blue dual meet last Friday. The triumph improved the Eagles’ ledger to 6-0 overall, 3-0 in conference action. Hunter Pindel registered his sixth pin of the season at 195 pounds to lead Sandburg. Also scoring pinfalls were Brad Crnich (145), Patrick Brucki (170) and Matt Frostman (220). Additional victories came from Adrian Gutierrez (126), Moe Shuaibi (132), Ben Schneider (138), Johnny Pellegrino (152), Tom Slattery (160), Jake Tablerion (182), Louie Hayes (106) and Colin Glascott (120). Hayes and Glascott, a pair of sophomores, squeezed out hardfought wins. Hayes needed an overtime to notch an 8-6 decision over Jason Stokes, while Glascott edged Sean Sibley 3-2 in his first varsity start of the season. *** Stagg beat out Bradley-Bourbonnais for third place at the former’s own invitational on Saturday. Earning championships for the Chargers were Tyler Mackessy (152) and heavyweight Mantis Drukteinis, who topped the Boilermakers’ Sam Meads 3-0. Stagg was slated for three games this week in the Addison Trail Christmas Tournament. The Chargers no doubt entered it with some newfound respect from the outside world, but Daniels doesn’t believe their victory over H-F changed anything from within. “You’ve got to have that swagger,” he said, “and we already expect to take the floor and win [every game].”

Statistics Stagg H-F

25 21 13 21 - 80 8 20 23 13 - 64

Stagg Scoring: White 25, Goral 19, Strus 15, Gardner 8, Sims 7, Kolpak 4, Stratinsky 2. Rebounds: Gardner 13, Strus 8. Assists: Strus 6, White 4.

Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) dunk highlighted his scoring, but Shannon also shone on the defensive end by limiting Hillcrest’s DeAngelo Isby (25 points) to just four points while guarding him man-to-man in the fourth quarter. “He’s a very intelligent kid, an ‘A’ student, and we want to take it to another level with him,” Chappetto said of Shannon, who the coach asked for input as to what kind of defensive scheme Richards should employ after halftime. Shannon suggested a triangle-and-2, which the ‘Dogs did indeed use most of the way until the end. “We gave up 72 points, but we Photo by Jeff Vorva had some stretches where we re- Richards’ Dedrick Shannon, playing in his first game of the season, ally played good defense against reacts after putting down a dunk shot Friday night versus Hillcrest. them,” Chappetto said. “What we have going right now is [several] guys stepping up.” Meier (26 points), Shannon (20) and Othman (16) were the ‘Dogs’ main men on offense, but five other players also reached the scoring column. While Chappetto was obviously pleased to see Richards vanquish a heavy hitter like Hillcrest, he claimed “the win makes my job a whole lot harder.” “[Since] we beat Hillcrest, we should be able to beat anybody,” Chappetto said. “Me thinking that and the kids thinking that are two different things. I’m always going to be cautious of this because I know how hard it is [to take everybody else’s best shot].” Bremen was Richards’ first post-Hillcrest foe, as it visited the Bulldogs this past Tuesday. Richards hosts TF South, a twopoint winner over Evergreen Park last weekend, on Friday.

Statistics Hillcrest Richards

13 20 16 23 - 72 16 22 18 24 - 80

Richards Scoring: Meier 26, Shannon 20, T. Othman 16, Anagnostopolous 5, Cottrell 5, Alexander 3, Tears 3, Catledge 2.

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Thaer Othman nails a free throw for Richards during Friday night’s South Suburban Conference victory over Hillcrest.

Split decision Spartans go 1-1 in first week By Ken Karrson There was no penalty assessed for Oak Lawn’s delay of games. In fact, Spartans coach Jason Rhodes didn’t at all regret the decision to forgo Thanksgiving tournament play and wait until the first week of December to get Oak Lawn’s 2013-14 campaign underway. A split decision wasn’t the ideal two-game result for the Spartans, but their third-year boss believed high points were realized in each contest. As a matter of fact, Rhodes thought Oak Lawn might have put on a better exhibition in Friday’s 50-36 South Suburban Conference loss to TF North than it had in a season-opening 56-50 win over Southland Prep. “We played really well defensively [against the Meteors] and our effort was outstanding,” Rhodes said. “We rebounded well for the size differential [that favored TF North] and our shot selection was pretty good. The story of the game was we just couldn’t score at the rim.” The Spartans actually had more 3-point baskets (five) than twopoint ones (four) on Friday, and their 24 percent shooting simply wasn’t going to get the job done. Oak Lawn did jump out to a 6-0 lead when David Stacy and Mitch Swatek buried 3-balls on its first two possessions, and it held an 11-9 advantage after eight minutes. However, the Meteors responded with a 17-10 scoring edge in the second period, then limited the Spartans to five third-quarter points while extending their lead to 10 after 24 minutes. “Once they got up in the third, they went to a zone to try to slow us down and [also] stay out of foul trouble,” Rhodes said. “We did not execute our sets in the third quarter, which was frustrat-

Samra backed Prince with a dozen markers. “It wasn’t always pretty, but for a first game, we saw some good things,” Rhodes said. “We missed some chippies and we had a lot of empty possessions in the second quarter -- four straight with unforced errors -- but we were sharing the ball really well.” Evidence of that could be found in Oak Lawn’s total of 13 assists, which meant that all but six of its hoops were directly set up with a pass. “[The final score] was a little closer than I would have liked, but we were positive,” Rhodes said. “We knew if we were aggressive and kept our running our stuff the right way, we’d be OK.” The Spartans’ accuracy rate languished at 35 percent, which was well below Southland Prep’s 43 percent shooting. Oak Lawn also misfired 15 times at the foul line, but it made up for some of those negative aspects by forcing 20 turnovers. The Spartans were set to clash with two more SSC foes this week. A home game against Tinley Park was played this past Tuesday, while Oak Lawn travels to Lemont for another conference crossover Oak Lawn 56 meeting on Friday. Southland Prep 50 Cosenza was healthy enough to Statistics drill a 3-pointer at the beginning of the second period last Tuesday, Southland Prep 11 16 11 12 - 50 a basket that gave the Spartans Oak Lawn 17 10 10 19 - 56 a 20-11 cushion at that juncture. But Southland Prep roared back to forge a halftime tie and then Oak Lawn Scoring: Prince 23, Samra 12, assume a 38-37 lead heading into Schutt 6, Swatek 5, Stacy 4, Cosenza 3, Jones 3. Rebounds: Prince 11. Assists: the fourth period. However, Prince became the Stacy 3. interior king over the last eight 11 10 5 10 - 36 minutes as he racked up 12 of Oak Lawn TF North 9 17 10 14 - 50 his 23 points, mostly on plays that had him finishing at the rim. The junior forward nabbed Oak Lawn Scoring: Swatek 14, Stacy 11, 11 rebounds as well, six of them Samra 5, Prince 3, Schutt 3. Rebounds: on the offensive glass. Ibrahim Prince 6, Stacy 6. Assists: Samra 2.

ing because we practiced it. That hurt us, frankly, because if you don’t execute against TF North, with the size they [usually] have, forget it.” Swatek and Stacy did the lion’s share of Oak Lawn’s scoring as they totaled 14 and 11 points, respectively. Swatek included nine free throws among his output, while Stacy augmented his points with a team-best six rebounds. Josh Prince also had six boards. Although the Spartans couldn’t complete an unblemished opening week, Rhodes said he wouldn’t have altered the manner in which Oak Lawn chose to usher in the season. “The extra week of practice was huge,” he said. “We’re a young team and, ultimately, it was good for us [to have a later start date]. I felt we were very well prepared for this [past] week and I was happy with the way we played [overall].” The Spartans were shorthanded against TF North, as one athlete was absent because of a schoolrelated trip and another, Joe Cosenza, was rendered ineffective by a bout of illness.

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Johnson waxed

Behind Weishar, RedHawks defeat Chicago foe By Ken Karrson

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Chicago Christian’s Marcus Parker is guarded by Evergreen Park’s Tobi Oladejo during last Tuesday’s nonconference matchup in Palos Heights.

Knights (Continued from page 1) other side.” Much of the pressure was on the Mustangs in the early going, thanks to a balanced Knights attack that featured four different players tallying in both the first and second stanzas. Junior guard Marcus Parker produced 11 of Christian’s 27 first-half markers and the hosts entered intermission with a nine-point advantage in hand. “What surprised me again was our ability to score points,” Pittman said. “Evergreen Park is athletic, big — it was truly a case of men against boys, but we did a real nice job of playing to our strengths early.” That changed dramatically in the third period, as the Mustangs cranked up their defensive pressure. The effect on the Knights (32) wasn’t immediately noticeable, but after Spencer’s field goal gave them a 35-26 edge, things rapidly went awry for Christian. Four miscues over a five-possession span haunted the Knights; making the situation worse was the fact Evergreen scored after three of the turnovers. Jacquet McClendon’s 11 third-quarter points spurred the Mustangs, who also converted the second of two offensive rebounds into a basket following a Christian misfire. McClendon (13 points, seven rebounds) and Issac Mathews (14 points, eight rebounds) were the visitors’ ringleaders in the contest. “We were just trying to go too fast and became a little frazzled,” Pittman said. “A lot of our mistakes were young mistakes we have to correct quickly, but some of it was due to the speed of the game.” Evergreen coach Pat Flannigan regretted not unleashing an aggressive defense earlier. Being the Mustangs’ first game of the season, Flannigan was unsure of what to expect from game officials, who have been instructed by the IHSA this winter to call handchecking fouls more closely. “I thought too much about it and over-planned for it, [so] I take a lot of the blame,” he said. “I was warned about the officiating, so we sat in a zone a little bit and weren’t being aggressive. [But] the officiating was good — that

first night, I didn’t know they were out there. “We had a real good third quarter. We should have come out the same way [before that], but we gave [the Knights] a lot of confidence and they ran with it.” Flannigan admitted Evergreen “kind of ran out of gas a little bit” after that quarter, although the Mustangs stayed in the hunt the rest of the way. They and Christian swapped the lead four times in the late going, with McClendon handing Evergreen its last advantage at 51-50 with 1:33 remaining. That bucket followed one by Spencer, who kept a ball from going out of bounds and then threw in a reverse layup. He finished the night with 14 points and seven rebounds. Parker (18 points, four assists), Blaine Wright (nine points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals) and sophomore Daylon Washington (seven points, three assists) were other Christian notables. Pittman isn’t too surprised to see some of his youngest players stepping forward as contributors so soon. “They’re talented enough to be there on the varsity,” he said of his sophomore quintet. “And we want to coach them for three full years and have them ready to lead as juniors instead of just getting one [big] season out of them. “We’re not [completely] satisfied with where we’re sitting, but I [still] like where we’re sitting. That doesn’t mean I won’t be pulling my hair out at times, but at [other] times I thought we’ve played pretty well.” One thing Pittman liked very much was the Knights’ 16 transition baskets. That helped Christian post a 45 percent success rate from the floor, which was vastly superior to Evergreen’s 28 percent showing. Not so endearing to Pittman was the Mustangs’ domination on the glass. Thanks to a slew of offensive rebounds, Evergreen was able to launch a total of 70 shots, 19 more than the Knights. TF South 63 Evergreen Park 61 Four Mustangs scored in double figures, but a basket by the Rebels in the final 1.2 seconds sent Evergreen down to its second straight heartbreaking defeat Friday night. “We had a chance to win both

[games last week],” Flannigan said. “We had the ball in our hands and we missed the shots.” Mathews, who notched a teamhigh 16 points for the Mustangs (0-2, 0-1 South Suburban Conference), missed a jumper just before TF South dropped in its game-winning shot. His two free throws had helped Evergreen fight back from a five-point deficit in the last minute-and-a-half, and McClendon (11 points) also delivered a clutch bucket that tied the score at 61. A Rebels turnover at the 1:04 mark got the ball back for the Mustangs, and Flannigan wanted them to play for the final shot. Unfortunately for Evergreen, less than two seconds was still too much time to leave the Rebels. While the Mustangs’ 31 percent shooting didn’t represent much of an improvement over their Tuesday effort versus Chicago Christian, they did sink 87 percent of their free throws (21-of24) and were guilty of just nine turnovers. “I slept a lot better after the TF South game,” Flannigan said. “I thought we got better and we played our hearts out. “We’re going to get on the right side of a couple of these real soon. We’ve got talent and I think we can play with anybody.” Tony Weathersby and Tobi Oladejo chipped in 14 and 12 points, respectively, for Evergreen, which visits Tinley Park tonight. It hosted TF North in another SSC crossover game this past Tuesday.

Statistics Evergreen Park Chgo. Christian

8 10 24 9 - 51 13 14 13 12 - 52

Evergreen Park Scoring: Mathews 14, McClendon 13. Rebounds: Mathews 8, McClendon 7. Chicago Christian Scoring: Parker 18, Spencer 14, Wright 9, Washington 7, Fitzpatrick 2, Wolterink 2. Rebounds: Wright 8, Spencer 7. Assists: Parker 4. Steals: Wright 3. TF South Evergreen Park

That sure didn’t take long. When Marist’s football season entered into its 13th week, RedHawks basketball coach Gene Nolan knew he’d begin the 201314 hoops campaign minus a few projected contributors. Looking ahead, that also meant those same people likely wouldn’t become oncourt factors for a while. And in the case of Nic Weishar, the wait might be even more extensive, seeing as how the 6-foot-5, University of Notre Dame-bound wide receiver hadn’t suited up for a basketball game since his sophomore year. Weishar missed all of the 2012-13 season after having shoulder surgery. But last Monday, Weishar proved his layoff couldn’t preclude a payoff. The latter is what the senior forward delivered on Marist’s behalf against Chicago Johnson. After the visitors raced out to an unexpected 14-2 lead, both Weishar and the RedHawks asserted themselves. From that moment forward, Marist outscored its guests by 28 — an advantage to which Weishar contributed a points-rebounds double-double — and Johnson wound up getting waxed, 67-51, in Mount Greenwood. While Weishar was one of three double-digit RedHawks scorers, his 16-point, 10-rebound effort was pivotal, in part because seven of the boards were pulled off the offensive glass and led to eight points for Marist. For good measure, Weishar made three steals and deflected three Johnson passes in his first extended outing of the season. His ability to make his presence felt on both sides of the ball was nothing new for Weis-

har — part of what helped him garner Player of the Year honors and propelled the RedHawks into the Class 8A football semifinals was his impact on defense once he became a starter in Week 8 of the regular season. Over a span of six weeks, Weishar had a hand in nine turnovers (three interceptions, three fumble recoveries and three caused fumbles). “When you’re an athlete and you’re relentless in terms of effort, you’re going to be good at a lot of things,” Nolan said. “This is a kid that has a motor that doesn’t quit in terms of activity, and it’s beneficial to the team.” It certainly was in this particular instance. So, too, was Kevin Lerma’s offensive eruption in the third quarter. The sophomore converted one three-point play and had five other buckets during the period, part of a 15-point explosion that keyed a 26-point scoring edge for Marist (4-1) and gave it a comfortable 54-41 edge. “He did a great job of getting to the rim,” Nolan said of Lerma. “We obviously played better with a 28-point swing, but you can’t come back unless you combine scoring with defensive stops. I thought we were much better defensively in the second half.” For sure, Johnson was unable to maintain its early crisp pace. After canning five of its first eight shots, Johnson wound up with a field-goal percentage of 38 by game’s end, which combined with 21 turnovers to sabotage any comeback ideas the visitors might have had. All was not perfect, though, for the RedHawks, who had to overcome their own less-than-satisfactory total of 16 miscues. “We have to do a much better job of valuing the ball,” Nolan

said. The veteran leader wasn’t thrilled, either, with his team’s general entry into the contest, which belied what Nolan felt had been an “outstanding” pregame walk-through. While he credited Johnson for its marksmanship, Nolan also thought Marist contributed to its own early struggles by, among other things, being slow to get out and defend Johnson’s shooters. “There was no way of being able to predict that slow of a start, but we don’t look to make excuses,” Nolan said. “The word ‘but’ does not exist in our vocabulary.” The word “rally” does, however, and that’s what the RedHawks began staging after Weishar got rolling by converting a putback. His 3-pointer in the second stanza drew Marist into a 24-all tie and, according to Nolan, “that kind of took the lid off things.” “He’s been known for a lot of things, but his shooting is underrated,” Nolan said of Weishar. Lerma (17 points) and Josh Ferguson (15 points, five assists) also joined in on the fun for the RedHawks, who clicked on exactly 50 percent of their field-goal tries (22-of-44). Their output included a 4-of-10 showing from 3-point territory. Marist squares off with St. Patrick in an East Suburban Catholic Conference road game on Friday.

Statistics Johnson Marist

18 12 11 10 - 51 14 14 26 13 - 67

Marist Scoring: Lerma 17, Weishar 16, Ferguson 15, Hawkins 6, Hill 6, Rivard 5, Barry 2. Rebounds: Weishar 10. Assists: Ferguson 5. Steals: Weishar 3.

CHICAGO RIDGE PARK DISTRICT BASKETBALL STANDINGS

8th Grade W L Burbank Fusion 1 0 Cardinals 1 0 Jr. Phoenix 1 0 Jr. T-Bolts 0 1 LAC Indians 0 1 Sutherland 0 1 Results Burbank Fusion 37, Sutherland 24 Leading scorers: Cole Silha (B) 10 points, Kyle Springer 10 points; Thomas Greene (S) 8 points. Cardinals 32, LAC Indians 28 Leading scorers: Mike Deehan (C) 8 points; Easton Tally (L) 8 points. Jr. Phoenix 32, Junior T-Bolts 21 Leading scorers: Daniel Sajewski (JP) 12 points; Dan Gierhahn (JT) 9 points. 7th Grade W L Jr. T-Bolts 1 0 Lemont Coyotes 1 0 Oak Lawn Deer 1 0 LAC Indians 0 1 Shooters 0 1

Sutherland

0 1 Results Jr. T-Bolts 49, Sutherland 11 Leading scorers: Noah O’Connor (J) 16 points; Zion Mitchell (S) 3 points. Lemont Coyotes 45, LAC Indians 22 Leading scorers: Michael Lipowski (L) 8 points; Michael Yario (LAC) 8 points. Oak Lawn Deer 51, Shooters 19 Leading scorers: Demarcus Williams (O) 18 points; Dan Born (S) 5 points. 5th Grade W L Jaguars 1 0 Jr. Knights 1 0 Jr. T-Bolts 1 0 Lemont Coyotes 1 0 Eagles 0 1 Orland Magic 0 1 Palos Demons 0 1 Shooters 0 1 Results Jr. Knights 39, Orland Magic 25 Leading scorers: Sean Curran (J) 17 points; Stephen Gallagher (O) 5 points, Justin Egan 5 points.

Lemont Coyotes 32, Eagles 4 Leading scorers: Al Pontrelli (L) 8 points, Bryan Janusz 8 points; Michael Lynch (E) 2 points. Jaguars 37, Shooters 17 Leading scorers: Alexander Knight (J) 16 points; Ben Knight (S) 4 points. Jr. T-Bolts 31, Palos Demons 12 Leading scorers: Hunter Sperling (J) 10 points; Matthew Madras (P) 6 points. 4th Grade W L Lemont Coyotes 1 0 Orland Magic 1 0 R-B Bulldogs (Blue) 0 1 R-B Bulldogs (White) 0 1 Results Orland Magic 21, R-B Bulldogs Blue 13 Leading scorers: Ben Meehan (O) 6 points; Miles Casey (R) 6 points. Lemont Coyotes 18, R-B Bulldogs White 9 Leading scorers: Thomas Ulatowski (L) 7 points; Edward Melid (R) 4 points, Jack Cronin 4 points.

18 15 16 14 - 63 13 19 13 16 - 61

Evergreen Park Scoring: Mathews 16, Weathersby 14, Oladejo 12, McClendon 11, Hughes 5, Brown 2, Cheatham 1. Rebounds: Cheatham 7. Steals: Brown 2.

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Neither Jacquet McClendon nor Tobi Oladejo can recover a loose ball for Evergreen Park during last Tuesday’s contest at Chicago Christian.

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Community sports news Hickory Hills, Palos Hills baseball programs merge

After years of competing against each other as local rivals, Hickory Hills Youth Baseball and the Palos Hills Baseball Association have merged into one organization. The new entity will be known as “Hills Baseball Softball Association,” and provide baseball and softball at all levels for children aged 4-16. HBSA, which will conduct play on fields in both communities, will accept youngsters from throughout the southwest suburbs for recreational participation, as well as for its part-time and full-time travel teams. Registration dates are Jan. 11 and Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. Both Saturday sessions will be held at Conrady Junior High School, Roberts Road and 97th Street in Hickory Hills. George Czarnik, of Hickory Hills, and Peter Donahue, of Palos Hills, will serve as HBSA president and vice president, respectively. For more information about the new organization or how to become involved with it, contact Czarnik at 599-6983.

Two more baseball camps announced

Chicago Christian and Lewis University in Romeoville will both host six-week baseball camps during the winter. Lewis’ camp will begin Jan. 11 and be directed by Flyers coach Tim McDonough, while the one at Chicago Christian starts Feb. 1 under the guidance of Knights coach and school athletic director Eric Brauer. Both are being held in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy and are open to players in grades 1-12. Sessions will be offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Registration is now underway, and classes are limited to six players per coach. Previously, a similar camp was announced for Oak Lawn High School with a start date of Jan. 5. For more information on any of three camps, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com or call 1866-622-4487.

over women’s fast-pitch softball club is looking for college-rostered players to compete in the summer of 2014. The team will play in four local tournaments — including nationals — and two round-robin events. All positions will be considered, but specific needs include pitcher, catcher and infield/slapper. No practices are required. For more information, contact Bill Lammel at 289-3438 or ditrfp73@aol.com.

Openings for Diamond in the Rough

Diamond in the Rough fastpitch softball has player openings in its girls’ windmill pitching, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. For more information, call Bill Lammel at 289-3438 or email ditrfp73@aol.com.

Palos Park to host winter basketball league

Palos Park, in conjunction with the Palos Heights Recreation Department and Worth Park District, will host a winter basketball league for youngsters in grades 1-8 that will play games each Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. beginning Jan. 18 and running through March 15. Each child will have one practice and one game per week, with an emphasis being placed on skills development. Separate leagues will be formed for boys and girls, and play will be conducted in a total of four different age groups. For more information, call 6713760.

Oak Lawn High School to host baseball camp in January

Oak Lawn High School will host a six-week baseball camp, in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy, starting Jan. 5, 2014. Former Spartans varsity coach Brian Clifton will direct the program, which has classes available for players in grades 1-12. Sessions will be offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning, but space is limited. Registration is currently underMidwest Elite looking way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com or for softball players Midwest Elite Diamond 19-and- call 1-866-622-4487.

Moraine athletics wrap

Women’s win over Triton highlights hoops week By Maura Vizza The highs were few for Moraine Valley College basketball teams last week, but the Cyclones’ one success certainly was impressive. Moraine’s female hoopsters collected it, and they did it in devastating fashion as the Cyclones steamrolled Triton College 87-38 last Thursday in Palos Hills. Moraine held its guests to 14 first-half points, which allowed the home team to construct an insurmountable 31-point advantage after 20 minutes. Maggie Yandel was an allaround performer for the Cyclones as she totaled a team-best 27 points to go along with seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. Jamilla Jones was an able accomplice for Yandel as she broke out of a recent slump by posting a double-double of 11 points and 17 rebounds. Moraine also benefited from the return of Diamond Taylor after a five-game absence. Taylor matched Jones’ point output and Shavonne Lewis gave the Cyclones one more notable contributor with her eight points and four assists. *** The College of DuPage was certainly no pushover for Moraine; in fact, the Chaps got the better

of the Cyclones by a 63-60 score despite good outings from Yandel (22 points) and Katie McGann (12 points on four 3-point baskets). Long-range shooting was a must for Moraine, which had to attack a COD zone defense the entire way. The Cyclones’ ranks were thinned a bit when Sandburg grad Sam Holler, their major 3-point threat, was idled by an injury. In addition to McGann, Aileen Gorman picked up some of the slack created by Holler’s absence with a pair of 3s. Both of Gorman’s were supplied in the opening half and helped stake Moraine to a one-point lead at intermission. The second half was equally close, as neither club ever led by more than five points. A few critical mental errors down the stretch undermined the Cyclones’ victory bid. MEN’S BASKETBALL Danville Area Community College proved too tall an order for the Cyclones to handle last Saturday, as the locals absorbed a 90-56 setback. Johnte Shannon popped in 26 points in a losing cause, while Moraine teammate Cameron Juillerat joined him in double figures with 11 points. Des’nique Harris chipped in eight points and six rebounds.

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Mother McAuley’s Jasma Williams hauls down a rebound against Providence Catholic Saturday afternoon in Chicago.

Basketball roundup (Continued from page 2) ent things with different lineups. We’re excited to get her back in the next week or so.” A week ago, Luke-Clanton admitted that she was a bit apprehensive after the Macs opened the season with a 4-2 mark, but it now appears they have cleared whatever imagined hurdle might have been placed in their path. “We were a little concerned in the first couple of games,” she said. “It took them a while to warm up. I was also concerned about our guard play, but we’ve had some girls step up and make solid plays for us. “Molly O’Malley had a couple of games where she scored boatloads of points, and she has really opened up the offense for us. Shea O’Malley was a spark off our bench and gave us some real solid minutes against Providence with a steal, a reverse layup and 3-point basket, and Molly McGinty has also given us solid minutes.” McAuley returns to action tonight against St. Joseph and then faces North Lawndale at Whitney Young on Saturday. STAGG The Lady Chargers got off to a slow start in their game against McAuley, both offensively and defensively, which resulted in a 17-5 first-quarter deficit for Stagg. And the Lady Chargers were never able to completely recover in their home opener. “Getting off to that slow start really hurt us,” Stagg coach Bill Turner said. “We found ourselves behind 16 at halftime (28-12), and that’s a big obstacle to overcome, especially against a talented and well-coached team like Mother McAuley.” The Lady Chargers (2-3) were only able to muster up three baskets in the entire opening half, two of those coming from junior guard Alex Abed (five points) and the other from junior forward Mia DiGiacomo (six points, eight rebounds). Stagg’s other five points were generated at the foul line. The Lady Chargers’ first-half woes, Turner said, were a microcosm of all five of their games to date. “We have not shot the ball well at all these first five games,” he said, “and when you couple that with an average or below-average defensive effort, you are just asking for trouble. “We are getting good looks at the basket, but the ball is not going in. We are going to concentrate more on some [better] shot selection and, hopefully, things will turn around.” One silver lining for Stagg was the fact that it was able to mount something of a comeback against

the Macs in the second half. Senior guard Casey McMahon (19 points, four rebounds) caught fire and hit six consecutive 3-point field goals between the third and fourth quarters, which cut the deficit in half and had the Lady Chargers within eight at the sixminute mark. Senior guard Hannah Henderson (five rebounds, four assists, and five steals) also contributed plenty to the comeback on both ends of the floor. “She always draws the toughest defensive assignment and is doing a great job, getting lot of tips, deflections and steals,” Turner said of Henderson. McAuley iced the game at the charity stripe, however, as it converted 9-of-14 free throws down the stretch. Nevertheless, Stagg’s comeback was duly noted by Turner gave him a sense of optimism regarding future contests. “McAuley is a good basketball team, and I was happy to see our girls compete and make a run in the second half,” Turner said. “We just dug ourselves too deep a hole early on, [but] we are moving in the right direction and will continue to work hard in practice every day.” After a nonconference battle against Andrew earlier in the week, the Lady Chargers will open SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue play on Friday at home against Homewood-Flossmoor. OAK LAWN The Lady Spartans continued their winning ways last week, improving their record to 7-0 after victories over Morton (81-35 on Tuesday) and TF North (65-39) in a South Suburban Conference crossover contest on Thursday. Brianna Markusic tallied 17 points and eight rebounds to power visiting Oak Lawn past Morton. LaTondra Brooks (14 points, 13 steals) Jannah Mahmoud (13 points, 11 rebounds) each recorded double-doubles, and Brooke Annerino (10 points, five assists) also starred for the Lady Spartans. Others finding their way into the scorebook for Oak Lawn were Aaliyah Griffen (eight points) and Dee Dee Shatat (six points). The Lady Spartans immediately took control with a 33-4 first quarter. “Our press was very effective, and we did a good job of scoring in transition and on the fast break,” Oak Lawn coach Janet Meyers said. “All five starters scored in the first quarter for us — LaTondra Brooks scored 12 of her 14 points.” Annerino (15 points, three assists, four steals) and Mahmoud (14 points, nine rebounds) starred for the Lady Spartans at home against the Lady Meteors. Brooks aided the cause with 12 points, seven assists and five steals, while Kellie O’Connor and Kelsey Luckett each pitched in with six

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Elizabeth Nye hits a first-half basket for Mother McAuley versus Providence Catholic Saturday afternoon. Nye scored 11 of her 13 points in the game’s first 16 minutes. points. “We had another strong first quarter,” said Meyers, whose club raced out to a 21-9 advantage. “We did a nice job of scoring on the break and executing our offense. We continued to play well in the second quarter [and led 43-20 at halftime].” Oak Lawn returns to the court tonight as it hosts Lemont in the latest Pink-Out game for breast cancer awareness. RICHARDS After defeating Thornwood 4433 last Tuesday, the Lady Bulldogs had to settle for a week’s split as they suffered a 78-21 loss to powerful Hillcrest in a South Suburban Conference crossover contest on Thursday. Sydni Tears keyed the win over the Lady Thunderbirds with her double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds. Carly Stazak added 10 points for host Richards, and Andy Sonichsen (seven points, nine rebounds) and Brianna Kuchenny (seven points, six rebounds) both contributed to the victorious effort as well. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out to a 12-6 lead against Thornwood, were up 20-15 at halftime and then took control by outscoring the Lady T’birds 14-7 in the third period. “It was good to get back and start playing again,” Richards coach Jeff Kortz said. “I thought we were sloppy at times early. We got better as the game went on. “Thornwood is athletic and well-coached, [but] I think they are young. I’m very proud after the layoff to come back and get a win.” Tears’ seven points represented the Lady Bulldogs’ high-water mark against the Lady Hawks. Stazak and Kuchenny each scored four points, and Kortz also liked the play provided by Shannon Meegan. What he wasn’t so crazy about was Richards’ inability to give its opponent a stronger battle. “Hillcrest came out and took it to us, and we didn’t respond like I would have hoped,” Kortz said. “They are very good and capitalized on pretty much every mistake we made.” SANDBURG The Lady Eagles scored a pair of narrow victories last week, beginning with a 76-72 overtime verdict over Lincoln-Way Central in an SWSC crossover contest. Sandburg edged Andrew 40-38 in another crossover affair on Thursday. Sam Youngwirth, who tallied 23 points for the Lady Eagles against the Lady Knights, had to leave early in the overtime period after being struck in the nose with the basketball. However, her presence was eventually felt with a pair of big 3-point buckets down the stretch and both ends of a 1-and1 that preserved the victory for Sandburg (5-1). Julia Ruzevich led Sandburg (4-1) with 24 points and 15 rebounds, but her twin sister Kate also supplied a double-double with 15 points and 10 boards. Also putting up impressive numbers was Victoria Stravropoulos, who collected 15 rebounds. The Lady Eagles opened the game with a12-0 run, but Lincoln-Way Central recovered well enough from that initial assault to turn the remainder of the game into a premier nail-biter. Sandburg actually trailed 6560 with one minute remaining in regulation, but then got back-toback 3s by the Ruzevich sisters to inch in front. The Lady Knights missed five shots in the final nine seconds before Hayley Holmes was fouled with two seconds left after receiving an inbounds pass. Holmes missed the first of two shots, but sank the second with one second showing to send the

game into overtime. In the extra session, Youngwirth’s first 3-point basket created a 71-70 Lady Eagles lead with 1:24 remaining and her second long shot stretched that edge out to 74-70. Erin Cronin’s nine points paced Sandburg in its home triumph over the Lady Thunderbolts. MARIST Behind the joint efforts of center Claire Finn and speedy guard Lorna McCall, the Lady RedHawks grabbed an early advantage over Lockport Thursday night and came away with a 53-36 victory over the Lady Porters. The 6-foot-2 Finn and McCall combined for 30 points and 17 rebounds. Backing them was senior Brooke Wyderski, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds. McCall (16 points, eight rebounds) and Finn (14 points, nine rebounds) produced all 14 of Marist’s first-period points. Those enabled the Lady RedHawks (6-1) to open a six-point lead, but Lockport pulled even with a mini-run early in the second stanza. That proved to be the end of the Lady Porters’ threat, however, as Marist went on a 9-0 run that featured a 3-pointer and two free throws from Wyderski. With Lockport in the midst of a no-scoring-in-11-possessions drought, the Lady RedHawks took a 29-21 lead into intermission. Fourteen turnover dogged the Lady Porters, as did 1-of-17 shooting from 3-point range. Slamming the door on Lockport for good was Finn, who had eight points and three rebounds for Marist in the final quarter. The Lady RedHawks also topped Fenwick 60-55 last Tuesday behind Wyderski’s double-double of 14 points and 17 rebounds. The win came in Marist’s first East Suburban Catholic Conference matchup of the year. SHEPARD The Lady Astros were another local squad that registered a split decision last week. The win came in a nonconference contest, as Shepard defeated Francis Parker 51-31 Friday night at DePaul University. The Lady Astros held their foe to five second-half points. Spearheading Shepard’s solid performance was Courtney Dalton, who amassed 19 points and 20 rebounds. Abby Newsome chipped in eight points and five assists, while Jenny Payne collected 10 rebounds. One day before beating Francis Parker by 20 points, the Lady Astros (2-6, 0-1) fell by that same margin to Tinley Park in an SSC crossover game. Newsome (15 points) and Heather Blake (10) led Shepard (2-6, 0-1) in its 5232 loss. EVERGREEN PARK Also going 1-1 last week were the Lady Mustangs, who downed Chicago Christian 37-26 last Tuesday before losing 49-47 to TF South in an SSC crossover matchup on Thursday. Nicole Larkin was Evergreen Park’s leading scorer in both outings. She tossed in 11 points against the Lady Knights, then notched 19 opposite the Lady Rebels. The Lady Mustangs entered the current week with a 5-5 ledger. Trisha Belgrave had eight points for Chicago Christian (14) against Evergreen. QUEEN OF PEACE The Pride dropped their Girls Catholic Athletic Conference Red opener on Saturday, losing to Regina 51-26. Allie Hermann tossed in 11 points to pace visiting Queen of Peace (0-8, 0-1). MT. ASSISI The Screeching Eagles dropped decisions to Tinley Park (50-28) and De La Salle (61-45 in a GCA White game last Tuesday and Thursday, respectively.

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Shares qualifies for NAIA track meet

The NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships are still almost a half-year away, but Ashley Shares has already reserved her spot in them. The St. Xavier University senior will compete in the marathon at next May’s national meet after posting a time of 1 hour, 23 minutes, 32 seconds at the Schaumburg Half Marathon on Nov. 30. With a clocking that represented both personal and school records, Shares placed third among female runners and 28th overall. She eclipsed her previous-best time by 33 seconds. Shares, the first Cougar to qualify for the 2014 NAIA meet, will be making her second appearance at the national event. “Ashley is so focused right now, and it really showed in her performance at the Schaumburg Half Marathon,” SXU coach Lisa Ebel said. “I am so excited to see how she performs in the marathon next May after she finished 10th overall last season at the national meet. “Ashley always finds ways to improve, like she did in the half marathon this year, so I can’t wait to see how well she finishes this time around.” The NAIA meet will be held May 22-24 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores, Ala. FOOTBALL Senior linebacker Zach Dolph

and junior defensive lineman Greg Hayward (Oak Lawn), both of whom were among a dozen Cougars recently named to the Mid-States Football Association All-Midwest League, have brains to go along with their brawn. They proved as much by getting selected as first-team members of the 2013 Capital One Academic All-America® College Division football team, which was chosen by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The team is comprised of student-athletes from NAIA, Canadian and twoyear institutions. To be eligible for consideration, a student-athlete must be a varsity starter or key reserve, maintain a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.3 on a scale of 4.0, and have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at his current institution. A finance and mathematics double major with a 3.63 GPA, Dolph topped the Midwest League with 112 total tackles while also registering three sacks, three interceptions, five pass breakups and four forced fumbles for SXU. Twenty-three of his tackles were delivered in the Cougars’ Oct. 26 game against William Penn University and established a single-game school standard. In addition to his all-league honors, Dolph was twice recognized as the NAIA Defensive Player of the Week.

Hayward, a criminal justice and sociology major with a 3.80 GPA, is an Academic All-American for the second year in a row. On the field in 2013, Hayward notched 50 total tackles to go along with team-best efforts of 16 tackles for loss and 6 1/2 sacks. SXU was one of only six schools in the nation to boast a pair of honorees on the Capital One team. MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY After leading the Cougars to their best postseason finish in program history, senior runner Brian Corcoran (Brother Rice) was the November recipient of the World Hyundai-St. Xavier University Athlete of the Month award. He was honored before last Saturday’s men’s basketball game between the Cougars and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Judson University. Corcoran’s November work included strong finishes in two key meets. He placed fourth in a 118-athlete field at the CCAC Championship on Nov. 11 and earned all-conference recognition in the process after completing the 8K race in 25:34. With Corcoran serving as its headliner, SXU was third in the team standings behind the University of St. Francis and Olivet Nazarene University, the NAIA’s Nos. 1 and 4 programs, respectively, at that time. That finish was

Trinity sports report

Just a few volleys short By Tim Cronin Getting there was all the fun for Trinity Christian College’s volleyball team as far as the NAIA Championship Tournament was concerned. The Trolls took their second and third foes to the limit, but dropped all three matches in Sioux City, Iowa. They opened with a threeset loss to Concordia (Calif.), the defending NAIA champion. The 25-11, 26-24, 25-21 margin was hopeful in one respect: Trinity played the champs evenly in the second set, leading 14-8 before the Eagles flew back and tied it at 19-all. It went to 24-all before Concordia could win two points in succession to take the set. The Eagles used the momentum to run off to a 15-6 lead in the third set and take the match. That left the Trolls needing to double down in the next two matches, and they nearly did so. Their second-day match with 12th-ranked Georgetown (Ky.) went to a fifth set before Trinity faltered. Georgetown took a 20-25, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19, 15-10 victory with a fifth-set comeback from a 5-2 deficit. The final day brought the Trolls nose-to-nose with 13thranked Park (Mo.), and again it went to the wire. Park prevailed 18-25, 25-12, 24-26, 25-21, 15-10. Trinity won the first set for the second straight match, but saw its foe roar back to even things, and from there it was a matter of a few points that made the difference. The fifth set was tied 8-8 — as was the fifth set of the Georgetown match — before Park went on a four-point tear to take the lead for good. “Frustrating,” Trolls coach Bill Schepel said of the outcomes. Part of it might have been the seeding. Despite running through the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference with only one defeat and carrying a 37-7 record into the tournament — Trinity finished 37-10 — the Trolls were ranked 23rd among the 24 teams that arrived in Sioux City. That seemed low, but Schepel suspected why it happened. “We’re still a relative unknown,” he said. “I got some good comments from other coaches there, and [I] hope this season will help. But it would have helped more to win a match or two as well.” Still, Schepel is justifiably proud of his players. A first trip to the NAIA is a huge achievement. His only regret is that players eventually graduate. He’ll be losing seniors Jessica Wiltjer (the CCAC’s Player of the Year), Kaitlin Feddema (first-team AllCCAC), Kirsten Harms (secondteam All-CCAC) and Ellie Raebel from this year’s squad. “We knew if we were going to make some noise, it was going to be this year,” Schapel said. “Our players set some specific goals — to win the conference and to get to the NAIA Championship — and they achieved them.” Now, Schepel has to rebuild around set-up specialist Erynn Schuh, who’ll be a senior next year. He’s already sifting through inquiries from across the country for his next recruiting class — this year’s came from points includ-

ing Michigan, Florida, Texas and registering a 73-45 victory over Trinity International University Washington. Texas-Brownsville won the in Deerfield. It was 9-0 before the NAIA title, defeating Biola (Ca- Trojans knew what hit them, and 41-22 at the half. lif.), in three sets. The rare laugher for the Trolls *** • Record: 37-10 overall, 17- featured 22 points and eight re1 CCAC, 13-0 home, 9-1 away, bounds by Caitlin Cody, 17 points 15-9 neutral. Leaders: Kaitlin and six boards for Brooke BamFeddema 459 kills; Erynn Schuh brick, and a 24-of-27 team reading 45 aces, 10.1 sets per game; Ellie from the free-throw line. Raebel 626 digs; Jessica Wiltjer *** 186 blocks. • Record: 3-8 overall, 1-2 CCAC, 1-3 home, 2-4 away, 0-1 neutral. Leaders: Caitlin Cody WOMEN’S SOCCER One up, one down, and that 11.2 ppg., 7.2 rpg, 7 blocks; Alwas it. lie Paluchniak 23 assists; Rebecca Trinity needed more than a DeHaan 18 steals; Brooke Bam1-1 record in its bracket of the brick, 7 blocks. National Christian College Ath- • Schedule: Saturday, at Gosletic Association Championship hen, noon CT; Tuesday, at Cardito advance to the next stage. An nal Stritch University, 5:30 p.m.; opening 3-1 victory over Hough- Dec. 19, vs. Judson University, ton (N.Y.) was followed by a 3-0 1 p.m.; Dec. 30, vs. Spring Arloss to NCAA Division II power bor at Indiana Tech, 4:30 p.m. Azusa Pacific (Calif.), however, CT; Dec. 31, vs. University of St. and gave the Trolls an earlier- Francis (Ind.) at Indiana Tech, than-desired exit from the warmth 1 p.m. CT. of Kissimmee, Fla. MEN’S BASKETBALL The Cougars dominated the A 1-1 record last week included elimination match, outshooting a nonconference road victory over Trinity 23-3, with Katelyn Rogers Viterbo in La Crosse, Wis., and a tallying 15:16 into the contest and double-overtime defeat in CCAC then taking a 2-0 lead on Alyx play at Trinity International. Williams’ marker at 23:38. Azusa The 104-98 league loss had wrapped up the scoring with Al- plenty of dramatic moments, inlyn Brown’s goal 2:13 into the cluding Trolls freshman Joe Hesecond half. hir hitting a 3-pointer to force Goalkeeper Becky Gold, the the initial overtime. Trinity had Trolls’ rock all season, did all she trailed throughout the first half, could by making seven saves, but taking the lead for the first time the Cougars’ firepower was just early in the second half on a Jake too much. Van Den Berg 3-pointer. Azusa goalkeeper Sarah The game was afoot, and continKlinkenberg needed to stop only ued in frantic fashion for most of one on-target Trinity shot, by Bec- the next 30 minutes. It was 73-all ka Gonzales, to earn her shutout. at the end of regulation and 86-all The Trolls’ other shots came from after the first five-minute overAbby McDonald and Amy Tadla. time. The Trojans outscored the Rachael Webb, Trinity’s leading Trolls 18-12 in the second extra scorer, was completely shut down session to escape with a victory by the Cougars’ tight defense. and send the Trinity Christian The NCCAA opener against to its ninth loss in 12 starts this Houghton was a completely dif- season. ferent story. Kayla Diemer scored The Trolls shot 46 percent, betlate in the first half to give the ter than Trinity International’s 39 Trolls the lead, and subsequent percent, and also had a better freegoals by McDonald and Saman- throw percentage, but the Trojans tha Burgess in the 53rd and 74th pulled down 11 more rebounds. minutes, respectively, made the The win over Viterbo was a come-from-behind affair. Trinity margin comfortable. Gold recorded nine saves, the trailed 19-10 in the first half, but only Houghton shot to elude Jared Jones — who paced the her being an unassisted tally by Trolls with 18 points — warmed Amanda Zacchigna with 1:48 left up and led a charge that saw him in the contest. Then came the tie the game at 30-all on a 3onslaught by Azusa Pacific, which pointer, then hit another from will be eligible for NCAA Division beyond the arc for a 33-30 lead. The game was back-and-forth II playoff activity next year. Trinity finished with a spar- from that juncture, until Trinkling 16-4-2 record, and Gonzales ity broke a 61-all deadlock with and Gold are expected to be the a seven-point surge. Evan Pratt only key losses over the summer. scored five points and Hehir added They’ll both be graduating. Di- a pair of free throws for a margin emer and McDonald played im- the V-Hawks managed to trim, portant roles as freshmen, while but not eliminate. Webb will be entering her senior Jones’ five 3-pointers helped the Trolls fashion a 9-of-21 mark from year. long distance and shoot 50 percent *** • Record: 16-4-2 overall, 9-1-1 from the floor overall. CCAC, 9-2-1 home, 6-1-1 away, *** 1-1 neutral. Leaders: Rachael • Record: 3-9 overall, 0-3 Webb 17 goals, 8 assists, 42 points; CCAC, 2-2 home, 1-4 away, 0-3 Becky Gold 1.96 goals-against neutral. Leaders: Jared Jones average, .837 save percentage 14.3 ppg; Ezekiel Odonkor 8.6 rpg; (103 saves, 20 goals against, 7 Jones 36 assists; Cody Rhorer 11 steals; Odonkor 15 blocks. shutouts). • Schedule: Saturday, at IndiWOMEN’S BASKETBALL A few days of practice were ex- ana-Northwest, 3 p.m.; Tuesday, at Cardinal Stritch, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. actly what the Trolls needed. In their only game of last week, 19, vs. Judson, 3 p.m.; Dec. 31, they took out their frustration at Lewis (exhibition), 1 p.m.; Jan. over suffering eight losses in 2, at Benedictine-Springfield, 7 the season’s first 10 contests by p.m.

good enough to advance the entire SXU through much of the first Cougars squad to the NAIA Cross half. The Cougars used a closCountry National Championship ing 11-2 run to establish some for the first time in eight years. breathing room for themselves by At the national event on Nov. 23, intermission, then shot a blisterCorcoran was exceptional again ing 62 percent over the final 20 as he wound up 58th among 313 minutes to pull away from Judrunners in 25:32. SXU was 19th son. Included among SXU’s later as a team. production was a spirit-crushing 34-12 blitz. O’Malley hoped his guys learned SOFTBALL Caroline Kuzel, a senior pitcher/ a lesson from the Eagles’ strong outfielder at Sandburg, recently display over the first 15 minsigned a letter of intent to con- utes. tinue both her education and ath- “If you’re 8-2 and the other letic career at SXU as a member team is 3-8, they’re going to come of the Cougars softball program. at you with everything they’ve The Orland Park native will be got,” he said. “It’s a tough situa college freshman next fall and ation to tell your kids anyone is compete for playing time on the capable of beating you if you don’t field in the spring of 2015. play your best, but teams like us, In addition to her skill sets on St. Francis, Olivet [Nazarene] the softball diamond, Kuzel, who and Robert Morris took a scholwill pursue a degree in business, arship drop [by moving down to is an outstanding student. She is NAIA Division II] and the playing a member of Mu Alpha Theta, field got more level [for smaller a mathematics honor society for schools].” high schools and two-year col*** Trinity didn’t issue as stern leges. “Caroline will be a great addi- a challenge to the Cougars last tion to our pitching staff,” SXU Tuesday, as the latter embarked coach Myra Minuskin said. “She on an 11-2 tear to begin the CCAC has experienced tremendous suc- contest and held an advantage cess in competitive high school that topped out at 17 points durand summer programs. ing the opening half. SXU was “Caroline is athletic, versatile ahead 53-38 at the break. and has great foot speed. We are And if the Trojans thought they thrilled to have her.” could take a run at the Cougars in the last 20 minutes, SXU blew up that plan by firing away at a MEN’S BASKETBALL In Tom O’Malley’s mind, the 63 percent clip (24-of-38) after only two things that really mat- intermission. tered about last week were the Simpson and Karp combined for Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic 41 points, Karp accumulating his Conference wins the Cougars 20 on 9-of-12 shooting. Simpson, picked up at the expense of Trinity meanwhile, complemented his International University (108-81 scoring with seven assists and on Tuesday) and Judson Univer- seven steals. In the two games last week, Simpson committed sity (90-67 on Saturday). And indeed, those victories were only two turnovers. important. They improved SXU’s Former Stagg standout Darius season ledger to 8-2 and stretched Draper enjoyed his finest outing as its latest unbeaten streak to four a Cougar as he posted a doubledouble of 18 points and 10 regames. However, the achieving of a cou- bounds, and Kyle Huppe supplied ple personal milestones were big- SXU with a fourth double-digit ger attention-grabbers, although man by popping in 17 points. the one attached to O’Malley was “We’re getting good balance, quickly downplayed by the vet- like we want to have,” O’Malley eran coach. The Cougars’ triumph said. “I think we’ve stabilized over the Trojans on Tuesday our guard play — Jack [Krieger] was their 400th garnered under continues to be very steady, and Simpson’s a great kid who listens O’Malley’s leadership. “That’s a credit to the kids,” [to instructions]. If we can get our said O’Malley, now in his 17th year big guys to play on a steady basis, at the Chicago school. “I would we’ll be in good shape.” like to send a personal thank-you With final exams taking place out to all of the players who’ve this week, the Cougars’ only made this possible. I take credit scheduled game is a Saturday for teaching the game, but players matchup with Robert Morris. A CCAC date with Roosevelt awaits win games.” Maybe so, but O’Malley and his SXU next week, and then the Coustaff obviously are doing some- gars will host their own Christthing right to have SXU consis- mas tournament that will feature tently produce so many accom- five programs ranked among the plished squads. Interestingly, none NAIA’s top 25. — Ken Karrson of the current athletes was made aware of the landmark victory unWOMEN’S BASKETBALL til after it had been registered. The Cougars’ 6-3 start to the Some members of past O’Malley season was not, by any means, teams knew, however, and last the best one in program history, Wednesday an office filled with but remaining competitive in the photos and other memory-jogging midst of a difficult early schedule items greeted the coach. He spent earned SXU a No. 13 ranking in a while perusing some things and the most recent NAIA Division admitted to getting a bit misty- 2 poll. eyed at all the recollections they And a glance at the Massey ratconjured up. ings — an independent rating site That, O’Malley insisted, was for college and pro sports — shows what meant the most to him. that the Cougars actually boast “People look at [win] numbers the second-toughest schedule in and get hysterical about them, but the nation among NAIA D-II I don’t try to broadcast anything schools. They played up to that like that,” he said. “If somebody statistic, too, in a pair of CCAC mentions it, fine, but I want the victories last week. players to get credit. Victories SXU began on a very high note don’t mean anything to me; it’s as it upset No. 5 Roosevelt Univerthe people I’ve come in contact sity 72-66 at the Goodman Cenwith that are most important. ter in Chicago. The Cougars then “My No. 1 job is that I recruit returned home to the Shannon you to be a student, and anybody Center on Saturday afternoon to that stays in our program will defeat Judson University 75-65. graduate. We’ve got close to a Star juniors Suzie Broski and 100 percent graduation rate, and Morgan Stuut contributed signifithose people [who’ve already done cantly in both victories. Broski so] are out in the world doing scored 20 points and pulled down eight rebounds against the Laksomething.” Senior Brad Karp will be among ers and added 19 points versus the Cougars’ next crop of grad- the Eagles, while Stuut was a uates, and when he leaves he rebounding machine. After grabmay very well do so as SXU’s bing 16 boards — and scoring 17 all-time scoring leader. He moved points — against Roosevelt, Stuut into the No. 2 position during posted a 20-20 double-double opSaturday’s conquest of Judson as posite Judson. he passed Brother Rice alumnus “I always knew that we played Mark Telander, who totaled 2,281 a tough schedule, but I had nevpoints in his Cougars career. er checked out the statistics [on Karp entered this week with Massey] until I researched the 2,290 points. He trails Mike website this [past] week,” SXU Walaszak (1978) by only 227 coach Bob Hallberg said. “Only points. Karp is also fourth all-time Northwestern Iowa has a tougher in rebounding with 856 boards schedule, and no doubt what I’ve to date. been saying — that such a strong “And he’s averaging about four schedule should prepare us for the steals a game,” O’Malley said. games against quality opponents “The big thing I thought when — is true. I recruited him was that he could “The girls really played up to play outside. He can, but he can their potential against Roosevelt also play inside. He’s a complete and it was a big win for us.” type of player, and he’s really far That game lived up to its surpassed what we expected out billing, as the two high-ranked of him.” NAIA teams swapped the lead Judson defenders probably felt 13 times and were tied 10 other they did a solid job on Karp by times over the 40-minute affair. limiting him to 13 points, but the Neither squad ever held a lead latter made his presence keenly larger than single digits, and the felt anyway by gathering in 19 Cougars were forced to sink foul rebounds. And compensating shots in the final 17 seconds to for Karp’s relatively low scoring build their final six-point edge. output were the trio of Michael SXU also received solid outings Simpson (22 points, 11 assists), from senior point guard Jordan Jack Krieger (15 points) and Josh Brandt and sophomore forward Mawhorr (14 points). Caitlin McMahon. Brandt record The Eagles stayed close to ed five points, five assists and six

steals, while McMahon had six points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots. The Cougars overcame their own tough shooting night (37 percent) by limiting Roosevelt to just a 34 percent accuracy rate from the floor and forcing 17 Lakers turnovers. SXU scored 20 of its 72 points off Roosevelt miscues. The defense really paid off in the last three minutes of regulation, as the Lakers tallied their final points of the game on a layup at the 2:52 mark. A layup by Cougars senior forward Chrissy Heine a minute later broke a 66-66 tie, and free throws by junior guard Maloree Johnson and Broski in the closing seconds sealed the win. The victory kept SXU perfect (8-0) in its all-time series with Roosevelt. “When you play four, five, seven or 12 minutes, that’s not a lot of minutes to play,” Hallberg said. “But everyone who played that night made a contribution to the team while they were in there. Whether it was an assist, a rebound or a key shot, it was one of those games that I played a lot of people and everybody contributed in some way.” Making the win even more significant for the Cougars was that it came away from home. “The key to being successful in any conference is winning games on the road,” Hallberg said. “It’s more enjoyable that we beat them with a good performance at their facility. Also, we know that our next game against them will be at our place.” *** Stuut’s solid all-around game against Judson also included five assists, four blocked shots and a steal. Broski had the best fieldgoal effort of the day by shooting 8-of-15 after going 9-of-15 against Roosevelt. SXU was especially effective behind the 3-point line, converting on eight long-distance baskets in 21 attempts. The game was close early on before an offensive rebound and a layup by Stuut broke an 11-11 tie at the 12:30 mark and sparked a 24-9 run for the Cougars that was capped by a 3-pointer from freshman guard Mikayla Leyden. A late burst by Judson cut into SXU’s 35-19 lead, but the Cougars were still up by nine at halftime. SXU never trailed in the second half and was aided by a pair of 3-point baskets from Brandt midway through the session. Brandt finished with eight points and five assists. The Cougars also tied a season high for blocked shots with nine in the game. “We’ve been on the road for so long — it’s almost hard to believe that we were finally home,” Hallberg said. “We responded well. “Morgan Stuut is just unbelievable. People can score points, but for her to also be able to grab 20 rebounds is just tremendous — it’s almost impossible. Caitlin McMahon expressed to me that she didn’t think she was doing a very good job on the boards, and I told her there’s not many left over after Morgan.” One down side to the victory was an injury sustained by freshman Revi McMahon. The Stagg alumnus and sharpshooter broke her foot right before halftime and could miss the remainder of her freshman season. “Revi is a good recruit and one of the best ball handlers that I have on the team,” Hallberg said. “She’ll obviously be out for a while. That put a damper on a very good game.” On the flip side is Leyden, whose return from a torn ACL has been a boost to SXU’s bench. She hit a total of three 3-point buckets in the win over Judson “Mikayla is slowly recovering and starting to come around,” Hallberg said. “It was a good allaround hustle game for her. “It’s great to see a freshman like her responding. I think her playing time will increase in the coming games as she gets herself into better basketball shape.” The Cougars (8-3, 3-1) hit the road for a conference matchup with Robert Morris University on Saturday. “We have a light schedule because the girls will be taking final exams this whole week,” Hallberg said. “We have a tough opponent on the road in Robert Morris, a team that is athletic and wellcoached. We have to keep playing the way we did this [past] week.” — Anthony Nasella

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JACK HOWE JR. A/K/A JACK O. HOWE JR., AMERIPRISE BANK, FSB, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ORLAN-BROOK CONDOMINIUM OWNER’S ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 21026 15500 ORLAN BROOK DRIVE #221 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 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2014, at the 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 15500 ORLAN BROOK DRIVE #221, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-302-018-1389, Property Index No. 27-14-302-018-1441. The real estate is improved with a four unit condominium building with individual garages. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to le number PA1127530. 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. PA1127530 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 21026 TJSC#: 33-21382 I573947

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY M. JARZEMBOWSKI A/K/A TONY JARZEMBOWSKI, KARI M. HETT, DEER CHASE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, JILL GALVIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 043160 17231 BROWNING DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2013, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on January 8, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17231 BROWNING DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29422-002, Property Index No. (27-29-401-004/012, 27-29-403-001, 27-29-011 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-34828. 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. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auction.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-34828 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 043160 TJSC#: 33-22037 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. I571735

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, I N C . � P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NANCY LIZOTTE, BANK OF AMERICA, NA S/B/M TO LASALLE BANK NA, HICKORY OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION UNIT 1, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CHARLENE M LIZOTTE, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CHARLENE M. LIZOTTE, D E C E A S E D � D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 07869 9430 GREENBRIAR DRIVE UNIT 1F Hickory Hills, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 4, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 2014, at the 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 9430 GREENBRIAR DRIVE UNIT 1F, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-303-109-1006. The real estate is improved with a three story multi unit condominium. 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1302676. 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. PA1302676 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 07869 TJSC#: 33-23524 I573216

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HYANG S. CHUNG A/K/A HYANG SOON CHUNG A/K/A HYANG CHUNG, KEUN Y. CHUNG A/K/A KEUN YOUNG CHUNG A/K/A KEON CHUNG A/K/A KEON Y. CHUNG, FOSTER BANK D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 005579 10528 S. 83RD 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 June 11, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 3, 2014, at the 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 10528 S. 83RD AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-203-020. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-28426. 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. 14-12-28426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 005579 TJSC#: 33-25648 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. I576082

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 3, 2014, 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 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. 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 cashier'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 "as is," 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 w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 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. I570790

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN I N T E R E S T � TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � NANCY L. BLARY; ORLAND GOLF VIEW C O N D O M I N I U M � ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON R E C O R D � CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 6672 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 20, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 10, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-14-412-013-1047. Commonly known as 15704 FOXBEND COURT UNIT 2N, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1200445. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I574956

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , � P l a i n t i f f � V . � WILLIAM M. THOMAS; ANGELA L. THOMAS A/K/A ANGIE L. THOMAS; WEBSTER BANK, N.A.; PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC; CITY OF C H I C A G O , � AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION; MONTEREY FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., ASSIGNEE OF ARONSON FURNITURE COMPANY, D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 42024 Property Address: 6843 WEST EDGEWOOD RD. PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-056227 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on October 8, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on January 6, 2014, 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 6843 West Edgewood Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Permanent Index No.: 24-31-110-008-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 308,991.77. 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 cashier'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 "as is," 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 w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, 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. I569650

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JEFFREY S. HANSEN A/K/A JEFF HANSEN, DONNA J. HANSEN, ROBERT DUFFER, CELESTE ZYWICIEL, SUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. A/K/A ORLAND GOLF VIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION CALENDAR #58: JUDGE SIMKO Defendants 12 CH 044071 15713 S. SUNSET RIDGE COURT UNIT #1N 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 July 30, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 19, 2013, at the 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 15713 S. SUNSET RIDGE COURT UNIT #1N, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-401-021-1039. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-34028. 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. 14-12-34028 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044071 TJSC#: 33-25168 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. I574265

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � RAFAL ROGOWSKI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RAFAL ROGOWSKI, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS A N D � NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 30584 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 6, 2012, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 10, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-01-317-006-0000 Commonly known as 9406 SOUTH 76TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a occupied single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1017255. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I574920

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROMUALDA ROKITTA A/K/A ROMUALDA UZKURIENE, WOODS EDGE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 11004 9174 SOUTH RD APT F 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 October 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2014, at the 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 9174 SOUTH RD APT F, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-045-1024. The real estate is improved with a six unit condominium with a one car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1305752. 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. PA1305752 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 11004 TJSC#: 33-21873 I573949

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � RAEDA SHEBAN; THOMAS CHARLES ESTATES TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION; DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC Defendants, 13 CH 6651 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 6, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 8530 West Thomas Charles Lane, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 P.I.N. 18-35-307-035-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 1 2 0 3 1 5 6 5 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I576646

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Broaden Your Horizons This week Encore band holiday concert The Encore Concert Band continues its 15th concert season with a holiday concert this Sunday, Dec. 15, at 3 p.m., at Mokena Junior High School, 19815 Kirkstone Way in Mokena. This free concert will feature selections such as Russian Christmas music, A Christmas Festival, and the holiday classic, Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride.” For more information about the Encore Concert Band and the complete concert schedule, visit encoreband.org. Musicians interested in joining are encouraged to sit in with the band at a weekly rehearsal on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at Mokena Junior High School in Mokena. For information on scheduling a concert in your area or joining the band, call Rachel Ozark at 437-7051, email info@ encoreband.org, or visit the website encoreband.org.

Christmas at the White House A musical “Christmas at the White House” program will be provided at a luncheon at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, Dec. 17. Professional performers Elizabeth Doyle and Jenny Riddle will share stories of White House Christmases and sing some of the Christmas songs enjoyed by Presidents through the years. The luncheon begins at noon, costs $17 and requires reservations. The program will follow the luncheon. For reservations and more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Center Cinema “The Shop Around the Corner” will be shown this Friday, Dec. 13, 6:30 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Jimmy Stewart stars with Margaret Sullivan in this 1940 black and white Christmas comedy-drama-romance directed by Ernst Lubitsch.

A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Meditation Meditation opportunities are offered every Tuesday evening, 5:30 p.m. and Thursday morning, 9 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins organizes these 20 minute periods of silent meditation, offers guidance to those new to the practice of meditation, and welcomes anyone to join. Call 361-3650 for information.

‘Charlie Brown’ winter show at Marist High Marist High School’s Lantern Theatre showcases its recent expansion by introducing its first winter show, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Performances will be offered today (Thursday) and Friday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., and on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m., in Marist’s RedHawk Theatre. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students. To reserve tickets, email lanterntheatre@marist.net. This Christmastime show features all of the beloved Peanuts characters brought to spectacular life by Marist students Ben Barry (Beverly), Jennifer Glynn (Mt. Greenwood), Aidan Martinez (Chicago Ridge), Kelly Collins (Blue Island), Matt Jones (Midlothian), and Brian Canchola (Alsip). The show is directed entirely by working theatre professionals and Marist alumni Dominic Rescigno (Oak Lawn), Annie Garrigan (Orland Park), Natalie Russo (Beverly), Katelyn Peters (Mt. Greenwood), and Alex Newkirk (Lakeview).

The Bridge Teen Center events • Cross Stitch Frame — 5 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, wants to give you the opportunity to cross stitch a word, that inspires you, into a frame. • Dream Drop Distance — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 13, live music from Dream Drop Distance and

free food from Famous Dave’s. • Maria Forsyth — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 14, listen to music from Maria Forsyth and enjoy free food from Chick-fil-A. This event is exclusively for students in 9th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call 532-0500, or visit thebridgeteencenter.org. • Gingerbread House Competition with Car Max — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 17, compete in teams to make the best gingerbread house, with prizes awarded to winners. • Snack Bar & Ping Pong Tournament — 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17, enjoy tasty snacks and games of ping pong. • Craft Station: Giant Snowflakes — 2 to 6 p.m. Dec. 17-19, make a Christmas decoration for your house or room. Stop by anytime during the week. • Check Mate — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18, chess tournament. Learners welcome. • Coffee Bar & Study Lounge — 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 18, finals are here, so a special space is provided to grab a cup of coffee and a baked good before you settle in to study. • Wallyball — 4 to 6 p.m. Dec. 19, to play Wallyball, like volleyball, add a bouncier ball, and four walls. This free event is exclusively for teens in 10th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org.

Upcoming The Center Christmas teas Ladies’ Christmas Teas will be served Thursday and Friday, Dec. 19 and 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Each tea includes a large buffet of Christmas punch, tea, cookies, cakes, tea sandwiches, and other goodies, plus an opportunity to make a bag of fragrant fresh Christmas potpourri of balsam, cinnamon, orange peel, hemlock cones and holly berries. A heartwarming Christmas story is then read before the fire. Tickets must be reserved in advance and costs $25 per person. Call 361-3650.

Liz Smith by Liz Smith Hollywood pays big to see Bette Midler “ANYONE WHO lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination,” said Oscar Wilde. BETTE MIDLER’S acclaimed stage portrait of agent Sue Mengers is titled “I’ll Eat You Last.” But some are saying it should be titled, “I’ll Eat You — Fast!” The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles is a small theater, but orchestra seats for Bette are going for $397, next to last row and mezzanine sides $275. I guess the producers know that, especially in Hollywood, an audience interested in seeing this does not care about dropping $1,000 for a 90-minute show. (This includes travel, babysitters — yes, people in Hollywood do have children that must be watched. And then, dinner.) I saw this show on Broadway and Miss Midler is worth every cent. What a performance! WE ALL know the kind of “selfies” Lindsay Lohan has made a habit of sharing over the years. But now that she appears to be much more together, her pics are remarkably wholesome. At least they were just before Thanksgiving. There was Lindsay doing all sorts of domestic things, with captions such as “yummy!” next to a shot of the flame-haired actress and her homemade yams. I’d like to see Hollywood take her seriously again, and give her another chance in movies. But for now, her luscious yams and a clean and sober lifestyle are just fine. ANOTHER TROUBLED beauty, Britney Spears, although long gone are the days of headshaving and midnight ambulance runs, is garnering nice reviews for her latest CD, “Britney Jean.” Although one USA Today review just had to remark: “There’s nothing Britney could have done to embarrass herself more at this point.” This critique referred to her pointedly as “modestly talented.” (Not exactly a new take on the singer.) But now, despite her lack of genius, Britney is a “cool but accessible dance-pop diva, willing to dangle the occasional profanity to keep us alert, but ultimately more into the groove

than anything else.” I always felt for Britney and I am glad she appears to have people around to take care of her and keep this mother of two adorable children calm and productive. YIKES! B---hin’ in the Kitchen! Former employees of well-known chef Nigella Lawson insist the voluptuous brunette beauty was a stove-top drug abuser for more than 10 years. Of course, these employees are also being charged with defrauding Nigella and her ex-hubby out of almost half a million dollars. They say Ms. Lawson happily tossed the cash at her ex-workers so they wouldn’t blab about her drug use. For 10 years?! Nigella has had a rough time of it recently. Her divorce was messy. Remember those tabloid photos of her husband allegedly trying to strangle her in a public place? And now this. Cooking is supposed to be soothing. Maybe it’s different in Britain? New York and Palm Beach society, or what’s left of it, is interested to hear that the Texas oil legend named Oscar Wyatt, who went to jail for shenanigans in the Bush era, has hit pay dirt, via a $500 million payday in a deal with a Malaysian investor. Oscar, now 89, and out of prison in Houston, admits he owns 25 percent of Coastal Energy, and they are paying him off with a big cut. What a comeback as they say. Houston newspapers report that “his ageless wife Lynn Wyatt, the Socialite of the Century,” continues to preside over Houston society. I remember when Oscar was away. I urged Lynn to move to New York and enjoy what’s left of her life. She refused. “Honey, I love all of you in New York but I’ve got to go to visit Oscar in prison every single weekend and that’s my priority.” Lynn was and is ever the loyal charmer. Taki Theodoracopulos has written a lovely tribute for Quest magazine’s November issue. In it he argues that the old, more glamorous New York of the past is gone with the wind. No more El Morocco, no Stork Club, no Rainbow Room, no Elaine’s.

Big Russian and Asian oligarchs have bought multi-millionaire property during the real estate boom because they must invest somewhere in something of value. The rest of us live in apartments we can’t afford and consider leaving Manhattan. Taki laments that Sinatra’s “city that doesn’t sleep” is asleep after dinner except for downtown and in the boroughs where new clubs and exotic restaurants and stay up lates abound for the young rich crowd. I note that it gets sleepy early on the East Side. Recently, I came out of the Beekman Theatre across from Bloomingdale’s after seeing a film; it was only 9:30 p.m. on a Friday. The Italian restaurant nearby, the old Isle of Capri, was locking its door and refusing late diners, but downtown I’m sure things were swinging. So I hunted around, had some fast food and went home. Taki deplores the loss of glamour from the past just as some of the French did after Marie Antoinette went to the guillotine. This is life. This is change. We have to go with the flow. (E-mail Liz Smith at MES 3838@aol.com.)

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: “DESPICABLE ME 2”: This animated sequel was more than a raging success at the box office; it also has a place in film history ... as the most profitable movie in the history of Universal Pictures to date. Steve Carell returns as the voice of the nowdomesticated Gru, brought back into a life of excitement by the Anti-Villain League, which wants him to find the thief who made off with a dangerous serum. Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig and Miranda Cosgrove also lend their voices again, with Benjamin Bratt heard as well. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by directors Chris Renaud and Pierre Coffin. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray; premieres Dec. 24 on On Demand) “FAST & FURIOUS 6”: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and company literally are back in action in another chapter of the franchise that was a huge hit. Dwayne Johnson also returns from the previous installment as the CIA man who enlists Dom (Diesel) and the crew to stop a dangerous gang of drivers — including, to Dom’s great surprise, his supposedly deceased love Letty (Michelle Rodriguez). Jordana Brewster and Tyrese Gibson also reprise their earlier roles, and Luke Evans plays the leader of the villains. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by director Justin Lin; deleted scenes. *** (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ADORE”: Naomi Watts and

Robin Wright play longtime friends whose relationship may come apart over their new love interests — each other’s sons — in this drama, adapted by Christopher Hampton (“Dangerous Liaisons”) from a Doris Lessing novel. Xavier Samuel and James Frecheville play the young men who unwittingly inspire the discord between their mothers. Sophie Lowe, alias Alice in ABC’s “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” also appears. Anne Fontaine (“Coco Before Chanel”) directed. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “BATTLE OF THE YEAR”: Dance moves are plentiful in this drama about an international competition. Josh Holloway (“Lost”) and Josh Peck (“Drake & Josh”) play the coaches of the team intent on bringing the trophy home for America, but others clearly have the skills to take the win for their respective countries, too. Music’s Chris Brown also is featured in the familiar-feeling tale. DVD extras: two “makingof” documentaries. ** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MAN OF TAI CHI”: Keanu Reeves has an acting role in this adventure, but he has an even bigger role on it behind the cameras ... as a first-time director. The title part actually belongs to Tiger Hu Chen, a stunt expert who worked with Reeves in the “Matrix” series; his character is a martial arts expert sought by a Beijing fight club operator (Reeves) to use his skills for profit, however dangerous it ultimately may become. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on On Demand) “THE BEST OF THE UNIVERSE: STELLAR STORIES”: This compilation from the History series “The Universe” utilizes computer animation, along with interviews with science experts,

to unlock some of the mysteries of the galaxy. One of the startling results is how close science fact is to science fiction in many cases, as suggested by the findings that are presented ... and whether one believes the apparent evidence, the visuals here offered are frequently stunning. *** (Not rated) COMING SOON: “ELYSIUM” (Dec. 17): In a grim world of the future, the elite live aboard a luxurious space station hovering over a depleted Earth. Matt Damon and Jodie Foster star. (R: AS, P, GV) “THE FAMILY” (Dec. 17): Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer play the heads of an underworld clan who create headaches for their Witness Protection handler (Tommy Lee Jones). (R: AS, P, V) “KICK-ASS 2” (Dec. 17): The self-styled young hero (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his comrades find themselves targets for revenge. Jim Carrey and John Leguizamo also star. (R: AS, N, P, V) “THE LONE RANGER” (Dec. 17): As the masked hero, John Reid (Armie Hammer) gets assistance from the loyal Tonto (Johnny Depp) in trying to right wrongs in the Old West. (PG-13: AS, V) “ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US” (Dec. 17): The singing group is profiled and seen in performance, with mentor Simon Cowell among those commenting. (PG: P) “PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS” (Dec. 17): The young hero (Logan Lerman) and his friends venture to the title sea to locate and retrieve the legendary Golden Fleece. (PG: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Grin and bear it. Situations may arise this week that you cannot change no matter how much you may want to. Focus your energies on more constructive pursuits to avoid needless frustration. TAURUS (April 20- May 20): Don’t get caught up in double talk. Steer clear of conversations in the coming week that may be designed to cloud the facts rather than enlighten. Be confident in your abilities, as fear or doubt may affect your judgment. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Have a purpose. Don’t waste valuable time and resources on a project unless there’s a worthwhile reward at the conclusion. Save important decisions for later in the week, as new information will likely make your choice easier. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Don’t go splitting hairs. Today you’re able to find fault with just about everything but that doesn’t mean you should let everybody know it. Concentrate on being helpful and constructive rather than critical in the week ahead. LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Rats are the first to desert a sinking ship. Things may not appear to be going your way this week, but see how events unfold before you head for the lifeboats. Don’t take criticism too seriously. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Just because you hear something doesn’t make it true. The latest gossip this week may have you ready for action, but first consider the sources and do some fact checking before you believe any of it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22): It’s all in the details. You may complete your goals by using shortcuts, but in your haste you may be neglecting the key components that will make it a success. Later in the week, make sure you’re adequately prepared before starting anything new. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Remember who you’re talking to. Your friends will likely just tell you what you want to hear this week, but those who aren’t will tell you only what they want you to hear. Do your own homework to get to the heart of the matter. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Stick to your guns. It may be simpler to compromise your principals over the next few days, but your integrity would suffer in the process. You may find it more difficult to remain ethical but ultimately it will be for the best. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): Bide your time. You may have come up with an absolutely foolproof plan this week, but unless you wait until the timing is perfect to set it in motion, you’ll end up the fool. Remember to expect the unexpected. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Know your limits. Some circumstances are simply beyond your control and though you may want to change them,

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