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Chicago Christian and Blaine Wright edge Evergreen Park 52-51 in a nonconference matchup in Palos Hts. Details and more photos in next week’s sports section
Despite fears from some trustees about the bickering on TV during board meetings from a neighboring community, Chicago Ridge will likely finalize a vote to stream its board meetings online See Kevin M. Coyne’s report page 5
He survived being under more than 5,000 pounds of rubble and now North Palos firefighter Michael Sullivan needs funds for surgery and now friends and family will host a benefit for him on Sunday See Bob Rakow’s rundown, page 5
index Police News.....................2 Our Neighborhood..........4 Sudoku...........................4 Commentary...................6 Death Notices..................7 Crossword......................7 School.........................8 & 9 Consumer........................11
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The Richards Bulldogs’ mascot, left photo, and junior wide receiver Ryan Willett, right photo, show their frustrations during Richards’ 34-14 loss to Batavia Saturday afternoon in the IHSA Class 6A state championship in DeKalb.
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Batavia’s Bulldogs take a chomp out of Richards’ state championship dreams By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor A rabid fan base in the house? Check. A great, sunny afternoon for football? Check. A fired up football team? Check. All the pregame ingredients were there for a Richards football team that was four quarters away from winning an Illinois High
School Association Class 6A state football championship against a team it beat in the second week of the regular season. But it didn’t work out the way Richards wanted it to. Batavia’s Bulldogs scored early and often and knocked off the Richards Bulldogs 34-14 Saturday afternoon at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Despite the thumping, the BullPhoto by Jeff Vorva dogs from the Oak Lawn school Disappointed Richards players accept the Class 6A second-place trophy after Saturday’s 34-14 (Continued on page 9) setback to Batavia. For more details on the game and photos, see pages 3 and 9 and sports.
Union to battle Oak Lawn over 911 dispatcher decision By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter The union that represents Oak Lawn’s emergency dispatchers has filed an unfair labor practice charge against the village following the board’s controversial decision to privatize the service. Ron Cicinelli, an attorney for the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, the union the represents the dispatchers, filed the grievance Monday with the Illinois Labor Relations Board. It states that the village has no right to terminate the dispatch-
ers because they have an existing contract with the village. If the board rules in favor of the union, it would issue a complaint and go before the attorney general to get an injunction, Cicinelli said. The village could resume contract negotiations with the dispatchers or proceed with outsourcing plans. The latter option would require the village to honor the terms of the current contract, including salary, benefits and pension, Cicinelli said. The union’s contract does not
expire until December 2014. “We told them at the (village) board meeting that we were going to do it,” Cicinelli said. “I was hoping (the village) would honor the existing contract. We have a contract. They have to honor it.” Cicinelli said the village has not meet with village officials since the Nov. 26 board meeting. He said he received on Monday the village’s layoff plan for the dispatchers. Village Manager Larry Deetjen would not comment Tuesday on the possibility of the talks resuming between the village and the
union. The village on Nov. 27 placed emergency operator Lori Gromala on paid administrative leave pending a disciplinary action. Gromala is the subject investigation into behavior disrupting call center operations during her shift, according to a press release. Gromala also received a three-day suspension in 2012 for misconduct, according to the village. The village board voted 4-2 to privatize 911 call center dispatch services, a move that could save the village $1 million over two years,
Deetjen said. Trustees Robert Streit and Carol Quinlan voted against the proposal. At that meeting, Cicinelli pleaded with the board to continue negotiations with the union to reach an accord. He added that he blames elected officials, not Deetjen, for the decision. “I put 100 percent of this on the mayor and her village board,” Cicinelli said. “Larry (Deetjen) is just an agent. All he can do is (Continued on page 2)
The colder, the merrier Palos Hills’ Skate Under the Stars officials hoping for frosty weather to avoid cancellation By Kelly White Correspondent Palos Hills city officials are hoping the cold weather sticks around to prevent another cancellation of the city’s annual Skate Under the Stars. The 2013 Skate Under the Stars in January was canceled, the second year weather prevented the annual winter event from taking place at Glacier Park, 101st Street and 78th Avenue. The event is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 10.
The 2012 Skate Under the Stars was scheduled to take place in mid-January, but unseasonably warm weather pushed the event to February. However, once February arrived with its continued fluctuating warm and cold weather, Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th) and the public works department decided it was best to cancel the event, hoping for better luck, ironically, next year. When the 2013 January event arrived, Glacier Park was described by aldermen as a lake instead of an ice skating rink.
For a second time, the event was cancelled. “Even though a great effort was made by public works department and our park department, Mother Nature does not seem to want to cooperate with us with this scheduled event,” Marrotta said. Public Works Commissioner Dave Weakley said what the city needs is a severe winter storm with frost in order for the pond to freeze. “Once the frost builds a nice (Continued on page 2)
Photo by Bob Rakow
Santa on Green stands tall Grace Desmond, 7, (left) and her sister, Lily, 6, are dwarfed by the elf on stilts Saturday afternoon at Oak Lawn’s Santa on the Green fest. Hundreds of families turned out for the annual festival and were greeted by unseasonably warm weather. The Desmond girls are daughters of village Trustee Tim Desmond. For more photos, see page 4.
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lice said. Henry was an employee     A catalytic convertor was reat the store, they said. ported stolen between Nov. 20-22 from a car in the 4100 block of 98th Street.     Melina Almaguer, 26, of Chicago *** Ridge, was charged with retail     Daniel J. Gremer, 53, of Evtheft Nov. 29 after allegedly stealergreen Park, was charged with ing merchandise from Chicago     Damage was done to Martin drunken driving, making an imRidge Mall, police said. Park, 7800 W. 89th Place, Nov. proper turn, improper lane use, *** 28 when a car drove onto the driving in the wrong lane and no     Wilma Weist, 48, of Oak Lawn, property near the soccer fields, insurance Nov. 27 after a stop at was charged with retail theft Dec. spun its tires and drove away 95th Street and Kilbourn Avenue, 1 after allegedly stealing merchan- leaving deep tire ruts in the police said. dise from Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge grass. *** Mall, police said.     Diego Heredia, 18, of Justice, *** was charged with battery Nov.     Trent Lewis, 44, of Chicago, was 19 after a disturbance at Pride charged with retail theft Dec. 1 School, 4201 W. 93rd St., police after he allegedly stole clothing said.     Anthony F. Gaydusek, 38, of from Chicago Ridge Mall, police *** Oak Lawn, was charged with said.     Estrella Franco, 25, of Oak drunken driving, improper lane Lawn, was charged with disoruse and driving on an expired derly conduct Nov. 24 after allicense Nov. 21 after a stop at legedly making false 911 calls, 98th Street and Central Avenue, police said. police said. ***     Candise Green, 22, of Chicago, was charged with theft Nov. 22     Carlos R. Perez, 41, of Oak after allegedly using a coupon Lawn, was charged with drunken multiple times to purchase nu- driving, speeding and improper (Continued from page 1) merous items at Meijer’s, 9200 lane use following a Nov. 21 stop S. Western Ave., where she was at 95th Street and Massasoit Av- recommend.�     Deetjen in August received auenue, police said. employed, police said. thority from the village board to ne*** ***     Belinda Holman, 53, of Chi-     Jozef Rapciak, 49, of Burbank, gotiate with two national dispatchcago, was charged with retail was charged with drunken driving ing firms to operate the emergency theft Nov. 23 after allegedly Nov. 23 after a stop at 95th Street dispatch center, which handles fire, police and ambulance calls for Oak stealing items from Wal-Mart, and 69th Avenue, police said. Lawn, Evergreen Park, Burbank *** 2500 W. 95th St., police said.     Talesia J. Anderson, 23, of Chi- and Bridgeview. ***     Paul Fanello, 53, of Ham- cago, was charged with retail theft     The center also handles fire demond, Ind., was charged with Nov. 21 after stealing merchandise partment calls for Bedford Park and possession of a controlled sub- from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., a portion of the Central Stickney Fire Protection District. stance, drug equipment and no police said.     Deetjen said the potential move is *** insurance Nov. 23 after a stop at 95th Street and Kedzie Avenue,     Julius A. Carmichael, 26, of Chi- not a reflection on the performance cago, was charged with retail theft of the current dispatchers. police said. Nov. 20 after he was arrested at     Streit said at last week’s meet***     Beverly Ferrello, 33, of Chica- Marshalls, 9601 S. Cicero Ave., ing that outsourcing emergency dispatching services was an illgo, was charged with retail theft police said. advised move. He said the village *** Nov. 27 after allegedly stealing a watch from Carson’s, 9700 S.     Kyle C. Summers, 41, of Ever- will spend more money defending a green Park, was charged with use lawsuit that ultimately will be filed Western Ave., police said. of an intoxicating compound Nov. by the union than it will save via ***     Shanelle Henry, 25, of Chi- 22 after he was spotted inhaling outsourcing. cago, was charged with theft the contents of a metal can while     Norcomm Public Safety CommuNov. 27 after she allegedly used sitting in his car parked in the nications will assume dispatching a pharmacy coupon at Meijer’s, lot of Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th services for the village and the other communities it serves. Oak Lawn 9200 S. Western Ave., to pur- St., police said. dispatchers will have the opportu*** chase non-pharmacy items, ponity to apply for their old jobs.     The Metropolitan Alliance of Police in late 2012 approved a contract with the village after a lengthy negotiation, Cicinelli said. The union was hopeful it could extend the contract through at least 2016, he said. Chicago Ridge / Evergreen Park / Hickory Hills     One month after the current contract was ratified, the village Oak Lawn / Palos Hills / Worth asked the union to consider costsaving measures, including deferPublisher Amy Richards ring the 2.5 percent wage increase Editor Jeff Vorva included in the contract, regular pay Sports Editor Ken Karrson for overtime hours, hiring part-time dispatchers and changing the wage Graphic Design/Layout Kari Nelson & Jackie Santora scale for new employees, Cicinelli said. Advertising Sales Val Draus
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Burglars nabbed inside home in Heights: police     Two Chicago men are in custody and charged with residential burglary after they were apprehended at 1:39 a.m. Nov. 26 in a home in the 3900 block of Spyglass Circle.     Martel D. Curtis, 21, and Darnell M. Blackwell, 26, are held on $50,000 bond and set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 19.     Authorities were alerted to the situation at about 1:15 a.m. by the victim, who was out of state at the time, but was monitoring his home video cameras via a cell phone app. When he saw two men in the home, he immediately contacted Palos Heights police.     Police responding to the 911 call set up a perimeter around the residence and learned from the victim that the two men were still inside the home.     Minutes later, Curtis and Blackwell were taken into cus-
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tody without incident, police said.     Authorities noted that they were assisted by a canine unit from Palos Hills, as well as units from Crestwood, Palos Park and Chicago Ridge.
    Police told The Regional News on Tuesday that Curtis and Blackwell entered the home via a window, but declined to say whether there was any sign of forced entry, since the case if still under investigation.
Arson suspected in car fire in Heights     A car fire in Palos Heights early on Nov. 27 is being investigated as a possible arson, according to the Palos Heights fire protection district.     Firefighters responded to the suspicious fire at 3:23 a.m. near a drainage ditch in front of a home in the 12300 block of South 74th Avenue. The 1990 Oldsmobile was towed away later that afternoon. It appears not to have been registered at a local address in the neighborhood.     Palos Heights police had no report on the car fire still under investigation in its reports this week.
    On Thanksgiving Day, Palos Heights firefighters responded to a fire in a house in the 6200 block of West 128th Place at 9:36 a.m., Fire Chief Tim Saharge said.     No one was injured in the fire that was contained to one room, a bedroom used as an office, in the one-story home, Saharge said. Although the cause of the fire was still under investigation as of Monday, it appears to have been caused in a piece of office furniture in the room, he added. The house suffered smoke damage from the blaze.
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Toyota Park would be great spot for football championships     That was fun.     Well, not the final score. That wasn’t so fun for Richards’ football fans.     The Bulldogs were beaten, 3414, by Batavia Saturday afternoon in the Illinois High School Association Class 6A State Championship game.     Their dreams of a state title were dashed and Batavia won the first football championship in the history of the school. The only other state championship for that school was a state basketball title in 1912. Even with the 101year gap, that’s still better than the Cubs.     Anyway, what was really special was the atmosphere of the game.     The state championships were held at the University of Illinois in Champaign since 1999 but were moved to DeKalb this year and the two sites will ping-pong back and forth through 2021.     Playing the games at the University of Illinois is pretty cool to a point. Memorial Stadium is historic and big. Way, too big.     You get 5,000 to 10,000 fans at the place and the 60,000-seat old joint swallows them up. Unless you are right in the middle of the crowd, it isn’t all that exciting.     At the 24,000-seat Huskie Stadium, Batavia filled about three quarters of west stands. The town is less than a half hour from DeKalb and there was a drive to
Editor’s Notebook by Jeff Vorva bring 10,000 fans to the game. I don’t know if they hit that mark or not — the IHSA didn’t release attendance figures — but there were a lot of people in the stands wearing red and gold.     Richards’ crowd wasn’t too shabby either. The black and goldclad fans probably filled close to half of the east stands. They, too, had thousands of fans on hand. I’m not sure if they would have brought as many if the game was in Champaign.     Before the game, both fan bases were geeked up and made a ton of noise. I’ve covered quite a few state title games at the U of I and never felt the excitement this intense.     Even with about 10 minutes left in the game and Batavia leading by three touchdowns, the Richards fans were making a racket when the team was on offense.     ‘’It was an awesome experience,� Richards junior quarterback Hasam Muhammad Rogers said. “It was a great atmosphere. The emotions were high. The
stakes were high. The support we had from our parents, coaches, students and our nation ‌ it was cool to see.�     The IHSA takes a lot of criticism for a lot of its decisions but bringing the state championships up north was a pretty good idea.     An even better idea would have been Toyota Park in Bridgeview, which was considered by some to be a player in this mix. For whatever reason, the local field didn’t make the final destination.     Maybe when the DeKalbChampaign-DeKalb-Champaign merry-go-round is over in 2021, Toyota Park could get back in the mix.     The place hosts the Chicago Fire and a variety of other events. Jimmy Buffett and his parrot-heads made it their home for a little while. Why not the IHSA?     More Chicago area teams tend to hog up the final slots in Classes 5A to 8A and would bring even bigger crowds if it was held there. This would make the atmosphere even better. Maybe there could even be a sellout or two, especially if Mt. Carmel was still a powerhouse.     I wouldn’t mind seeing a tradeoff of DeKalb and Bridgeview from year to year. Knocking Champaign out of the mix wouldn’t break my heart.     It would be good for our area and
Beaming over streaming — Chicago Ridge inches closer to live meeting coverage By Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent     Some Chicago Ridge board of trustee members think a major stride for transparency is to stream board meetings online but want to avoid the politicking and constant campaign mode seen at neighboring community city council meetings and the village hopes to hammer out the final details at its Dec. 17 meeting.     Meanwhile at Tuesday night’s board meeting, a familiar figure stopped by to publically throw in his support for the idea.     Don Pratl, Community High School Dist. 218 board member and Chicago Ridge resident, complimented Trustee Sally Durkin for starting the discussion regarding streaming board meetings. He encouraged the board to approve the motion despite comments that were in last week’s Reporter in which some trustees expressed concern that neighboring Oak Lawn meetings that are televised feature political speeches and campaigning.     Pratl said Chicago Ridge should still stream the meetings.     “The objections to bringing the board meetings to television are the same as some of the comments you made in the local newspaper about we don’t want this to be like a neighboring community,� said Pratl, a
    “I think you need reach out to you constituents and I think many of them would tell you this is something they would enjoy.� — Dist. 218 Board Member Don Pratl former Chicago Ridge trustee. “I don’t think that should be the focus of the discussion and I think having this discussion with the community is very important.�     For the past eight months, School Dist. 218 board members have toiled over a way to stream board meetings and the cost of providing community access. This month the school board has accepted a proposal to stream board meetings. Pratl said the school pays roughly $9,100 to stream board meetings and most of the cost is incurred by installing microphones and audio equipment, which the village has already purchased.     “We all represent different communities on [School Dist. 218] board and except for me all of the other board members had their meetings on television and they all reported no problems
with behavior of trustees or attendees,� he said. “I think you need reach out to you constituents and I think many of them would tell you this is something they would enjoy.�     Pratl suggested using a free YouTube account, citing a Thanksgiving video showing Great Lakes Naval Academy recruits, featured on Facebook and YouTube by Police Chief Robert Pyznarski.     Durkin proposed streaming board meetings live either online or via a local television channel. During the Nov. 19 board meeting Durkin’s proposal was accepted pending the cost to broadcast board meetings.     Two of the six elected officials — Amanda Cardin and John Lind — opposed streaming board meetings due the unknown cost and witnessing how streaming board meetings causes trustees in Oak Lawn to put on a show for the viewing audience. Mayor Chuck Tokar also shared his concerns.     The village board will make a final decision at the Dec. 17 with full details on the cost and feasibility of streaming the meetings.     “I think the entire board including myself is in favor of moving forward and we voted on moving forward last meeting,� said Tokar. “I am sure we can get that accomplished shortly.�
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Richards fans gather in the middle sections of Huskie Stadium during Saturday’s Class 6A state championship. The atmosphere at the facility was electric before and throughout the game. good for the Chicago-area fans.     As for the players?     “Wherever they have it, that’s where I want to be,� Rogers said.
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Let’s try it again After two delays, Oak Lawn officials may green light a term limit referendum By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter
have people who have been in office for so long, they either sit there and do nothing, or work the system so well that there is a potential for conduct that is inappropriate and can take advantage of their position.�
    Terms limits for elected officials in Oak Lawn likely will be discussed at Tuesday’s village board meeting.     Trustees must vote before the end of the year on a proposal to place a term limits referendum on the March 2014 ballot.     The board’s Dec. 24 meeting has been cancelled, making Tuesday’s meeting the final gathering for 2013.     The board has twice delayed action on the measure, most recently because it did not want to proceed without Village Clerk Jane Quinlan being present at the meeting.     The mayor, village clerk and six trustees would be limited to three consecutive terms of office if voters approved the referendum question in March.     Village officials serve fouryear terms. Term limits would take effect following the 2015 elections, if approved.
    Only a handful of Illinois communities, none in the southwest suburbs, have terms limits.     Tinley Park voters last November passed a referendum asking whether the village board should establish term limits for elected officials.
    The board formed a sevenmember term limits committee that investigated whether term limits in Tinley Park would prove beneficial or detrimental Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury to the community. The commisis all for having fresh faces on sion ultimately decided it could not issue a full recommendation a government board. for the village to institute term served for eight years. Term limits for elected officials. limit opponents argue that the April election is proof that term limits are not necessary.     But Bury has said she’s “very     Trustee Robert Streit is the committed� to setting term limlongest serving member of the its and directed the legislative board, having been elected in license and ethics committee $UWV &UDIWV 1991. Trustee Alex Olejniczak to recommend what the term 9HQGRU 6KRZ limits should be. and Jane Quinlan are in their Sponsored by: Athletic Boosters 3PONSORED BY "AND "OOSTERS third terms. Trustee Carol     The mayor said term limits Quinlan is serving her second $ODQ % 6KHSDUG + 6 would keep the village board term. 6 5LGJHODQG $YH 3DORV +HLJKWV ,/     Mayor Sandra Bury and the “fresh.� remaining three trustees were     “New people bring in new Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 elected in April when Bury ideas,� Bury told The Reporter 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ousted Dave Heilmann, who shortly after she was elected. in the Gymnasium “When village trustees know Enter around back door #12. they have a time frame, then Concessions all day, free parking. they know they have four years Over 150 crafters! or eight years or a certain Admission: $2.00 amount of time to get things done. Without term limits, we
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village attorney between Nov. 1, 2012, and June 1, 2013. The village denied the request claiming “that it was too burdensome because of the amount of emails that would have to be produced and reviewed and reviewed by attorneys,� Quinlan wrote.     The village told Quinlan that there were 2,831 emails between Deetjen and attorneys during the seven-month period plus attachments. The village asked her to narrow the date range of her request.     The Public Access Bureau grants most of the appeals it receives, a spokesman for the Attorney General’s office said. It can decide to uphold the village’s partial denial or direct it to turn over the complete records sought by Heilmann or Quinlan.
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cost-saving measure, according to Deetjen. Heilmann contends that the village should not have spent approximately $19,000 on landscaping improvement at the western entrance to the village if other costcutting measures were needed to help balance the budget.     The attorney general’s Public Access Bureau on Oct. 21 asked the village to provide unredacted copies of the emails requested by Trustee Carol Quinlan.     Quinlan on Aug. 19 submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for all emails between Deetjen and village attorneys between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012. The village partially denied her request, and provided Quinlan with a portion of the emails she requested.     Quinlan initially requested all emails between Deetjen and the
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    For the second time in less than a month, the Illinois Attorney General has agreed to review a partially denied request for information in Oak Lawn.     The attorney general’s Public Access Bureau on Nov. 19 asked the village to respond to allegations made by former Mayor Dave Heilmann regarding a Freedom of Information Act request he submitted on Oct. 11.     Heilmann’s FOIA request sought copies of contracts for landscape improvements performed on property on 95th Street west of the I-294 overpass as well as copies of checks paid to contractors and emails associated with the project.     On Oct. 21, the village provided Heilmann with a copy of the invoice and a check but denied other information that he sought, specifically a proposal for the work.     About a week later, Heilmann asked if the contractor had submitted a proposal to the village. The village responded that no proposal had been sent. Heilmann believes a proposal does exist.     “We have determined that further inquiry is necessary,� the attorney general wrote in a letter to Carmie O’Leary, a village freedom of information officer. “Please respond to the allegations made in Mr. Heilmann’s request for review. Specifically, please clarify whether
the village possesses any additional responsive records that have not already been provided to Mr. Heilmann pursuant to his FOIA request.�     Heilmann said the village is “selectively enforcing� the Freedom of Information Act. He said that Chad Weiler, the village’s former director of business operations, whose position was eliminated earlier this year, saw the proposal.     “The village said there was no proposal,� Heilmann said. “I don’t know why they are hiding that. Chad (Weiler) handed it to (Village Manager) Larry (Deetjen) and it’s on our email system.�     “There’s a very dishonest thing that was done,� Heilmann added. “It’s dishonest to residents.�     Weiler’s position was cut as a
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the weak link of the three as far as name recognition but Binny’s officials were happy with the crowd that showed up for him.     Maybe the fact that Smith’s 11th round shootout goal against the Dallas Stars Friday night in a thriller on the road helped bring a few more bodies to Binny’s.
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Josh Hernandez, 6, (left) and his brother, Alex, 8, of Oak Lawn, visit with Santa Saturday afternoon Mia Sinisi, 8, visits Saturday with Frosty the Snowman and a Christmas tree during Oak Lawn’s at Oak Lawn’s Santa on the Green festival. Santa and Mrs. Claus sat in the gazebo and greeted Santa on the Green Festival. Sinisi was one of hundreds of children to attend the annual event. a steady line of children and their families throughout the afternoon.
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Oak Lawn resident Juliana Denton, 3, takes her turn in Santa’s lap Saturday afternoon at Oak A soldier on stilts visits with Cindy Pender and her dog, Kayla, at Saturday’s Santa on the Green Lawn’s Santa on the Green fest. In addition to Santa, the annual event featured horse-drawn sleigh festival in Oak Lawn. rides and carols sung by the Sward/Kolmar School choir.
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News and events from our archives.
‘Death tree’ in Palos Hills suffers its own demise 50 years ago
From the Dec. 5, 1963 edition The story: A tree known to some Palos Hills residents as the “death tree” at 103rd Street and Kean Avenue was destroyed by a car in a fatal accident. Earlier in the year, two teenagers were killed in two separate accidents involving the same tree. The quote: “Oak Lawn is centrally located, has wonderful facilities and has a fine, clean atmosphere. I’m sure we can create a model court here.’’ — Judge Irving Eiserman on building a district court in Oak Lawn. Fun fact: Hawkinson Ford was offering a brand new Galaxie 300 with a heater for $1,950.
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From the Dec. 8, 1988 edition The story: Burglars stabbed a waterbed with a fork before leaving a Hickory Hills apartment with a CB radio, a cordless telephone and a Walkman radio, police said. The quote: “It’s Thursday night—time to kick off our heels, hang up your suits, throw your apron in the closet and put on your fanciest Rebocks and jeans.” — Writer Bonnie Jean Chereskin on a review of Maggie May’s restaurant in Orland Park. Fun fact: Marist’s Carl Cozen brought down 25 rebounds and scored 20 points in a 63-51 victory over Holy Cross in boys basketball. “You might think I’m kidding but this wasn’t Carl’s greatest game,” Marist coach Ken Styler said. “He wasn’t at his peak on offense.”
Oscar nominee returns to Bother Rice 10 years ago
From the Dec. 4, 2003 edition The story: Palos Books Ltd. in Palos Hills closed after 10 years, and owner Martin Singer took the business into cyberspace as he sold his books over the internet. The quote: “It’s an absolutely horrible looking business,”— Hickory Hills Mayor Michael Howley after his city shut down the Hickory Hills Auto Sales used car lot. Fun fact: Academy Award nominated actor John C. Reilly came back to visit his alma mater — Brother Rice High School. He was inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. He held a question and answer session at Mother McAuley High School.
History of the World By Mark Andrews Dec. 5: ON THIS DATE in 1831, former President John Quincy Adams took his seat as a new member of the House of Representatives. Dec. 6: ON THIS DATE in 1790, Congress moved from New York to Philadelphia. Dec. 7: ON THIS DATE in 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In 1941, Japanese forces attacked American and British territories and possessions in the Pacific, including the home base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dec. 8: ON THIS DATE in 1941, the United States entered World War II as Congress declared war against Japan. In 1980, former Beatle John Lennon was shot to death outside his New York City apartment building by an apparently deranged fan. Dec. 9: ON THIS DATE in 1957, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis gathered at Sun Records in Memphis, Tenn., for an informal recording session. In 1965, “A Charlie Brown Christmas” premiered on television. In 1990, former dockworker and anti-communist activist Lech Walesa was elected president of Poland. Dec. 10: ON THIS DATE in 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated his throne to marry an American divorcee, Wallis Warfield Simpson. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1923, Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver a speech over radio. This week’s question: In 1898, what Spanish territories did the United States acquire at the end of the Spanish-American War? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail. com.)
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New Oak Lawn Park District holiday play will be entertaining By Rob Rakow Staff Reporter “Believe In Your Elf,” a humorous and heartwarming Christmas musical performed by the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre, runs for six performances Dec. 12 through Dec. 15. The story, which was written by former Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann, is set in the hectic few days before Christmas. As the hysterical elves and tap- dancing reindeer rush to be ready for Santa’s Christmas Eve flight, the stories of three families who each have their struggles heading into Christmas are told. The stories feature a little girl whose father is off to war, and her only wish is to see her daddy on Christmas. Santa does his best but needs the magic of one little elf named Eddy, who leaves the shelf” and teaches us that there are no bounds to what we can
give if we follow our hearts and just believe. Songs include a new version of “Jingle Bells,” “Eddy got run over by a Reindeer,” “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town,” “All I Want for Christmas is You,” “Sleigh Ride Together With You,” “Believe,” “Jingle Bell Rock” and the tearjerker “Bring Him Home Santa The large cast of adults, teens and children come together for a show for that will make audiences laugh, cry and walk out filled with Christmas spirit. “Believe in Your Elf” will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 8 p.m. on Dec. 12, 13, 14 and 15. 8 p.m. Matinee performances will be held at 3 p.m. on Dec. 14 and Dec. 15. Tickets are $21 for adults and Photo by Bob Rakow seniors and $17 for children, 12 and under. To purchase tickets Adriana Aranda arranges a selection of cupcakes in the kitchen of Simply Sweet Creations. Aranda, who opened the business in or for more information, call September, specializes in a wide variety of bakery treats. 708-857-2200.
New Oak Lawn bakery is Simply Sweet By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter What started as a home-based business is flourishing in Oak Lawn as a specialty bakery. Adriana Aranda recently opened Simply Sweet Creations, 5712 W. 95th St., after spending two years baking cakes, cupcakes and other delectable bakery items in the kitchen of her Hickory Hills home. Making the jump from working out of her home to operating a full-time business wasn’t easy but she said she has no regrets. “There’s never a right time to do it. “I’ve got this creative side and I’ve always wanted to unleash that,” said Aranda, who has a career in the financial industry. Aranda looked at several locations for her business, which opened in September, and she’s pleased with the 95th Street site
“I underestimated the walkin traffic on 95th Street,” she said. “Everybody loves cupcakes. It’s kind of gets people in the door.” The shop is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, but Aranda plans to expand to full-time hours soon, she said. “Business has been great,” Aranda said. The bakery specializes in a wide variety of cupcakes, cake pops, cookies and cakes for all occasions, including birthday parties, religious events and weddings. But Aranda’s shop offers more than sweet treats. Bakery connoisseurs can take cake and cupcake decorating classes, which are designed for both and children and adults. Aranda is getting her business off the ground with the help of friends and family. Her sister,
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Adriana Aranda stands near the entrance of her bakery, 5712 W. 95th St., which she opened after spending two years baking at home. Claudia, and friend, Carmen, often can be found in the kitchen working on specialty cakes or other creations. “It’s kind of been a team effort,” she said. “No one has more
passion than your family.” To place an order and inquire about classes, call 773-492-8151 or visit www.simplysweetonline. com. The bakery also has a Facebook page.
Community Briefs Oak Lawn VFW Ladies Christmas Party set for Dec. 17
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Frankie Zabilka plays Eddy The Elf In the Oak Lawn Park District Adriana Aranda stands next to a case featuring a wide selection Theatre’s production of “Believe In Your Elf” alongside Natalie of cupcakes at Simply Sweet Creations, 5712 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. Heilmann, daughter of Dave Heilmann, who wrote the play.
Friends and family to host benefit for injured firefighter By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Michael “Sully” Sullivan has responded to many fires during a 17-year career with the North Palos Fire Protection District, but an Oct. 6 house fire in Palos Park left him with serious injuries that may threaten his future as a firefighter. At one point during the ordeal, he was trapped under approximately 5,300 pounds of the plaster and cement. Sullivan’s surgeries and medical treatment will place a financial strain on his family. To help relieve that stress, friends and family will hold a benefit, from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Krapil’s Steakhouse and Patio, 6600 W. 111th St. in Worth. The event will feature a buffet, beverages, entertainment, raffles, split the pot and silent auctions, including sports memorabilia. Tickets are $40 and $50 at the door. The situation on Oct. 6 was dire. Firefighters from several departments responded to a fully involved attic fire with reports of elderly residents still in the house. It was later learned that no one was in the house at the time of the fire. Sullivan, 44, and his colleagues entered the living room of the house and prepared to pull the ceiling to expose the fire. Minutes later, however,
a large section of the ceiling, which was which was constructed of approximately two inches of plaster and cement, landed on top of the crew. Several firefighters were able to escape out the front door, while two others exited through a window in another room. Sullivan and another firefighter remained trapped. The other firefighter, who was unconscious, was pulled out the house by fellow firefighters. Sullivan, meanwhile, was trapped under approximately 5,300 pounds of the plaster and cement. Sullivan, an Evergreen Park resident, had to make the call that every firefighter dreads to hear much less having to make — a “mayday” call. He couldn’t move, and firefighters needed several minutes to extricate Sullivan and remove him from the building. Three firefighters were hospitalized as a result of the fire. Two returned to work a few weeks later after recovering from their injuries. Sullivan was not as fortunate. He suffered serious injuries to both knees and a shoulder injury, all which require surgery. Colleagues describe Sullivan as a great friend and coworker who’s always willing to help someone professionally and personally. Now Sullivan’s friends and coworkers want to return the favor.
Johnson-Phelps VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5220, will be hosting their annual ladies Christmas party from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at the post, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn. The cost is $16 per person. A cash bar will be available beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 7 p.m. Entertainment, bingo and raffles will be featured at the party. For more information and tickets, call 423-5220.
Palos Hills Health Fair coming
Palos Township Health Service is sponsoring the Loyola
Medicine Health Fair from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at the Palos Township office, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. They will be offering ultrasound tests of the heart and arteries. There is a heart disease, stroke, and aneurysm screening package for $179, which includes an echocardiogram ultrasound test, electrocardiogram, hardening of the arteries test, stroke/ carotid artery ultrasound test, peripheral arterial disease test, and abdominal aortic aneurysm ultrasound. They also offer a “Know Your Numbers Risk Assessment” for $99, which tests a five year disease risk and lipid panel. To schedule an appointment, call the Loyola Medicine Health Fair at 1-855441-8378.
Meet Karla Steinbach! On Saturday, December 7 Karla will return to Kris Kringle Haus for her annual visit with all of her collectors. She will be here from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She is the head of Steinbach GMBH, the foremost German manufacturer of wooden nutcrackers, smokers (incense burners), ornaments, and music boxes.
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A fire at this house in Palos Park helped cause injures to firefighter Michael Sullivan and his family and friends are putting on a benefit for him in Worth on Sunday. A laid-off union plumber, Sullivan was working as a parttime firefighter. He faces a long road to recovery. So far, he’s undergone a surgery on one of his knees and will have at least two more surgeries in the next few months, which will be followed by extensive rehabilitation. He doesn’t know if he’ll recover sufficiently to return
to the job he loves. To donate a raffle or auction prize, contact Rick Cronin at 708-525-3890 or benefit4sully@ gmail.com. Monetary donations can be made to the Michael Sullivan Benefit at any Private Bank location or mailed to Supporting Sully, 10629 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465.
To make your visit more rewarding save 15% on your purchases, or better yet, 20% off when you buy over $250.00 of Steinbach products. As usual, Karla will visit with her collectors, share the stories behind her line, sign all of your purchases, and you will also have your picture taken with her. Karla is the sixth generation of her family to head this century and a half old firm. These specials apply only during the event. Avoid disappointment and pre-order your favorites. A small deposit will hold them. Can’t make an event? No problem! Pre-orders can be signed and held for pick up or shipped to you —your choice!
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Pension plan is a rotten deal The so-called “pension reform plan” being pushed through by Ill. Sen. Pres. John J. Cullerton (D), Ill. House Speaker Michael J. Madigan (D), Senate Minority Leader Christine Rodogno (R), and House Minority Leader Jim Durkin is being kept a secret from legislators and taxpayers, but smells like a rotten deal for taxpayers, according to the President of Taxpayers United of America (TUA). “Cullerton, Madigan, Rodogno, and Durkin are trying to cram a bad bill down the throats of taxpayers by keeping it from review by legislators and taxpayers alike,” said Jim Tobin, TUA President. “Their secrecy and their new-found sense of urgency tell me that they have found a way to kowtow to the union bosses who keep them in power and pass the cost to the taxpayers before they know what hit them.” “According to the limited details that have been released regarding the agreement between the Illinois power brokers, there is very little reform to the system that has been bankrupting the state and burdening taxpayers. This proposal shifts even more of the cost of these lavish, multi-million dollar pensions to the taxpayers and provides additional guarantees to perpetuate a system that has
decimated Illinois’ budget.” “It seems that reelection is more important to some Illinois legislators than providing real reform for lavish, gold-plated government pensions.” “Immediate and real pension reform is long-overdue. Ending pensions for all new government hires will eventually eliminate unfunded government pensions,” said Tobin. “New government hires should plan for their own retirements by being placed in Social Security and 401(k)-style plans.” “Furthermore, if each government employee were required to contribute an additional 10% toward his or her pension, taxpayers would save $150 billion over the next 35 years. Instead, the proposed plan shifts even more cost away from the employees to the taxpayers.” “Finally, requiring Illinois government employees and retirees to pay for one half of their healthcare premiums would save even more — an estimated $230 billion over current projections.” “This proposed deal stinks and is nothing more than political cover for the government bureaucrats who seek reelection.”
There has been a lot of news coverage lately about bullying between teammates on the Miami Dolphins. And by all accounts, it’s an ugly situation—the team in disarray, sponsors canceling contracts, season ticket holders canceling tickets, the Dolphin brand becoming a punch line for comedians’ jokes, and an overall loss of value for the franchise. And that’s not even taking into account the potential for destroying careers. “But to my mind, the real story is that so many people are surprised by it,” said Bill McBean, author of “The Facts of Business Life: What Every Successful Business Owner Knows That You Don’t” (Wiley, October 2012, ISBN: 978-1-1180949-6-9, $24.95, www.FactsOfBusinessLife.com). “I’m not surprised, and neither should the NFL, franchise owners, or their executives be. The only thing that does surprise me is that it took so long for a bullying story to become public.” The fact is that bullying is a real problem in business, and can become a major issue if it’s ignored or unchecked. It’s something that can happen in any business, which successful owners understand and, when necessary, take steps to overcome. (Interestingly enough, professional football players notwithstanding, not all workplace bullies are men. Women can be bullies as well, and are sometimes downright nasty to each other as well as intimidating to men.) “But regardless of who’s doing the bullying, at the end of the day it is the owner’s responsibility to have the backbone, and
the guts, to stand up and protect his or her entire staff, even if it means firing good individual performers, and, on occasion, good customers,” McBean said. “In fact, if you don’t own your own business but would like to, and you don’t think your personality is strong enough to handle bullies face to face, you might want to rethink becoming an owner,” he warns. “If you don’t, you may well find yourself unable to control your business, having to constantly face disgruntled employees, and feeling continuously frustrated.” There are actually several different kinds of bullying, and as an owner it’s essential that you know how to deal with all of them. Some of the most common forms are: Customers Bullying Employees. Whoever said the customer is always right was full of it. Part of your job as an owner is to protect your employees, and that includes protecting them from abusive customers. What that means in practice is that if you see—or hear about—a customer who bullies a member of your staff, you have to step in and let the customer know that he or she is upsetting your employees as well as other customers. And if they continue to act that way, you can ask them to leave. “It isn’t easy to fire a customer, especially the first few times, but once you’ve done it, it sends a message to your employees that you’re a leader they can count on to look after them,” McBean said. “It also shows any bullies on the staff that if you’re willing to fire a
customer, you might be willing to fire them as well.” Owners Bullying Employees. A skunk stinks from the head down, and if the owner is a bully, it sets the stage for the rest of the staff to act the same way. And they will. “Whenever I’ve wanted to hire experienced employees, I’ve always found one of the most fertile places to look are companies where the owner is a bully, because good employees always want to escape,” said McBean. “So if you’re the bully, you need to realize that you’re the problem, and that if you don’t do something about it your business will never reach its potential. If you don’t feel you can change— and doing so is hard—you can replace yourself with someone who’s better suited to dealing with your employees or you can sell the business. It’s not an easy choice, but as the leader you’re the one who’s ultimately responsible for the company’s success.” Managers or Supervisors Bullying Employees. Like the owner’s role, management’s role is to show leadership, create controls and processes, motivate, educate, and develop an environment in which everyone can succeed. “If someone at the higher levels of your company is a bully, it usually means you have the wrong person in that position, and the sooner he or she is released the better,” McBean said. Employees Bullying Each Other. As in the case with the Dolphins, owners and managers who allow their employees to bully other employees create a problem for the whole organization. It shows management
weakness, and an uncaring attitude toward the staff that creates an environment where teamwork and safe working conditions are foreign concepts, dissatisfied employees are common, and success is uncommon. “As an owner or manager, it’s your responsibility to let bullies know that their conduct is unacceptable, and that if they don’t change they will be gone,” McBean said. Employees Bullying Managers and Owners. This happens a lot more often than you might think. Management is often under pressure to produce results, and because of that, they sometimes allow high producers to dictate how a business is operated. “But you can’t let the tail wag the dog, and if a company is going to be successful in the long run, you must have the courage to push back,” McBean says. “This is especially true of owners. As an owner, it’s essential that you remember it’s your company, and that what you want matters. And if your authority is challenged, you have to take swift and firm action.” “This isn’t a complete ‘bully’ list—just some of the more common ways it can happen in your business,” McBean concludes. “And believe me, no one is immune to it. At the same time, the actions I’ve suggested aren’t always easy to do. But doing them is important, because it separates the great—and most profitable—owners from the average ones.” — Submitted by author Bill McBean
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Cindy Falco, Eileen Barkowski, Oak Lawn Chicago “I picked out a book on “I’m studying for my finals.” disc.”
Joe Falco, Oak Lawn “I was picking up some Christmas music.”
John Michalak, Oak Lawn I use the Internet. I don’t have a computer at home.”
Reese McGraw, Oak Lawn “I’m studying.”
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Death Notices Virginia Helen Fitzgerald Virginia Helen Fitzgerald, 89, of Palos Hills died last week in Plainfield. Visitation was Monday as Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. The funeral was Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church. Ms. Fitzgerald is survived by her daughter Patricia (Vincent) Yelmini and sister Laverne Blumka. She was born in Milwaukee and worked as a bookkeeper. Mary Jean Goodman Mary Jean Goodman, 79, of Hickory Hills died Saturday at Christ Hospital. Visitation was Wednesday at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. Ms. Goodman was survived by children Margaret Mary Rzeszutko, Robert (Pam) James, Karen
(Theodore) Wozniak, Colleen (Joseph Giardino) Reitz and Kathy (Gordon) Adams. Ms. Goodman was born in Chicago and was a school bus driver. Harriet L. Mile Harriet L. Mile, 91, formerly of Evergreen Park died last week. Visitation was Tuesday at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel at Marian Village in Homer Glen. Entombment was St. Mary’s Garden Mausoleum. Ms. Mile was survived by her children Robert and Michael (Janet) Mile and sister Irene Lejman. Francis R. Szczepkowski Francis R. Szczepkowski, of Chicago Ridge died and visitation was Monday at the Curley
Funeral Home in Chicago Ridge. Mass was Tuesday at Our Lady of the Ridge Church in Chicago Ridge and interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. He was survived by his wife, Bernadette and children Kevin (Sarah), Jeffrey and Mark (Laura). Robert E. Quinn Robert E. Quinn, 81, of Evergreen Park died recently and a memorial mass will be performed at 11 a.m. Saturday at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 South Lawndale, Evergreen Park. Interment will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. He is survived by Daniel Quinn, Mary Beth (Tim) Luchene, Molly (Brian) Laabs and Patrick (Winter) Quinn.
Church Corner Community Church hosts breakfast with Santa 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, Dec. 14. 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. Pilgrim Church hosts Christmas music Sunday Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn will present a service of Christmas music at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Pilgrim Faith Vocal
Ensemble, the Harmony Guys, the Youth Bell Choir, and the Women’s Ensemble will provide music for the service under the direction of Ellen Pearson. The public is invited. The church is handicapped accessible. Christmas Craft Workshop at Pilgrim Faith UCC The annual Christmas Craft Workshop at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, for children with their parents. It begins at with Christmas carols and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Then children can make a variety of Christmas crafts, including their very own edible gingerbread house. The donation per craft ranges from free to $1 each. A “Christmas Treasure” sale, with gently used treasures ready for bargain hunters, also will be available. For more information, call 708-422-4200. The church is
handicapped accessible. Christmas music with vocal ensemble Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn will present a service of Christmas music at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. The Pilgrim Faith Vocal Ensemble, the Harmony Guys, the Youth Bell Choir and the Women’s Ensemble will be performing under the direction of Ellen Pearson. The public is invited and the church is handicapped accessible. *** The United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of Oak Lawn are having a cookie bonanza Saturday from 9 a.m. until they are sold out. Homemade cookies for the Christmas holidays will be available for $9 a pound. The church is located at 10000 S. Central Ave. For more information, call 423-1170.
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Culinary students cook 100 recipes using Together We Cope food pantry
What’s for dinner if you’re a food pantry client? How about chicken tetrazzini? Or gumbo? Or fried ravioli? Those dishes will be easy to make for clients of Together We Cope, thanks to the creativity of culinary students from Robert Morris University who competed in a Food Pantry Challenge Nov. 23. Challenged to come up with interesting ways to make meals using only food pantry-supplied staples, meat and produce, the students created nearly 100 recipes that call for ingredients ference in the lives of victims of the Tinley Park-based agency domestic violence. Volunteers can is packing up for clients this develop new skills and help in their month. community. Volunteer Recruit- “Everyone who’s worked in ment Day is Saturday, Dec. 7th and the pantry has, at some point, those interested can visit the stores come across a donation — it in Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th could be something packaged, St. or in Worth at 7026 W. 111th or a vegetable, or meat — and St. Attendees will be given a tour, we’ve asked each other, ‘What 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 361-6860.
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 dif-
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would you do with this?’” said Kathryn Straniero, executive director at Together We Cope. To generate recipes, the agency hosted the Food Pantry Challenge, a contest that drew 28 student chefs from Robert Morris. They had 24 hours to come up with recipes and four hours to cook the food for a panel of judges to sample at the university’s Orland Park campus. The winning menu included 14 dishes ranging from sausage/Ramen stroganoff, which includes a novel use for Ramen noodles, to a pork-and-bean dish featuring braised pig’s feet, an item that many cooks might find difficult to use. “You’ve made so many wonderful dishes using our food,” Straniero said before announcing the winners. “Your creativity is just amazing, and we are so grateful.” Grand Prize winners were student chefs Timothy Beutel,
of Joliet, Grant Duncan, of Joliet and Dillon Sandberg, of Libertyville. They were chosen by judges Nicholas Kapellas, managing partner at Bonefish Grill in Orland Park; Donna Lorent-Migliorese, local store marketer at Texas Roadhouse in Tinley Park; and José Torres, executive chef at Rock Bottom Brewery in Orland Park. Additionally, longtime Together We Cope volunteers John and Pat Slack awarded the Good Home Cooking award to Liz Rice and Anna Piech, both of Orland Park. Robert Morris University chef instructor Mark Wroczynski was proud of the way the students rose to the challenge. “They were really thinking way outside the box,” he said. Recipes will be distributed to clients and also available on the agency’s website at TogetherWeCope.org. —Submitted by Together We Cope
Southwest Symphony Orchestra offers two Christmas concerts
Experience the wonder and story of Christmas when the Southwest Symphony plays its Residents of Orland Park who care most popular concert, Home for for seniors living with Alzheimer’s the Holidays, at Sacred Heart disease or dementia will get together Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos during a free meeting at 6:30 p.m. Hills, this Saturday, Dec. 7, at Thursday, Dec. 5 at Smith Cross- 7:30 p.m., and at St. Michael ing, 10501 Emilie Lane, Orland Church, 14327 Highland, OrPark. Nancy Reed, hospice and land Park, on Friday, Dec. 13, palliative liaison of Passages Hos- at 7:30 p.m. pice, will discuss how to approach Joining the SSO for this magibehaviors without medications. The cal evening of holiday favorites hour-long gathering at the continu- are the St. Michael and Sacred ing care retirement community will be open to questions and comments from the assembled group. For more information and reservations, call 326-2300.
Smith Crossing to host support group
Heart Music Ministries and the Voices of the Valley. Tickets, from $5 to $25, are available at the door, in advance by calling 802-0686 and online at southwestsymphony.com. Children 12 and under are free. Instrumentalists wishing to audition for the Symphony, should call the number above. This concert is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Legal clinic at PLOWS
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.
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The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers are welcome. For more information call 422-8776.
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.
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Pinochle
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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Celebrating the first Thanksgiving     Students at St. Louis de Montfort School, 8840 Ridgeland Avenue, enjoyed their Thanksgiving feast where each student dressed the part of a Native American or pilgrim. After acknowledging all that they were thankful for, the students feasted on cornbread, cranberries and mini pumpkin pies.     Pictured: In the back row, left to right, is Dylan Odell, Reese Cano, Amy Dziuba, Maya Cruz, Isabella Lopez, Zavian Rosales, Anthony Gonzalez and Sean Kennedy.     The middle row features Nathan Cantrall, Nicholas Fleming, Fatima Juarez, Thomas Fuentes, Sophia Perez, Brielle Petty, Olivia Markowicz and Makenzie Kent.     The front row features Luis Ramirez, Gianna Flemming, Oliver Slodyczka, Sabrina Aguirre, Gabriel Fuentes, Bella Milewski, Max Serafin and Joelle Harris.
Dorn volunteer teaches English to adults By Jim Hook District 117     On a recent Thursday morning Amany Ghanem is putting her charges through their weekly routine.     Upon entering Room 26 at Dorn School, each student finds a seat, signs in and shares some light-hearted banter with classmates. Some students come bearing treats they baked at home and will share with the class.     This isn’t your typical classroom, and Ghanem isn’t your typical teacher.     In fact, the married, 40-yearold Hickory Hills mother of four isn’t a teacher at all. Ghanem is a pharmacy technician. But that doesn’t matter to the more than two dozen Arabic-speaking adults who have assembled this week.     All that matters is that they want to improve their English language skills, and Ghanem is the person to help them.     Majida Abuseini is one of those students who hopes to improve her English.     Through a translator, Abuseini said her main reason for improving her language
skills is to help her son with his homework. In the country only two months, she wants to improve her English enough to “become more involved in the community and help my family by getting a job.�     Ghanem started teaching the English class about a month ago and hopes to continue through the end of the school year.     She said she got the idea after speaking with Dorn principal Eileen McCaffrey.     “Dr. McCaffrey is so open and friendly and really works with the parents to achieve their goal of helping their kids at home with reading and homework,� Ghanem said. “She talks about a partnership between schools and teachers and students and parents and how we all have to work together for the benefit of the child.     “It all makes sense,� she said. “I’m trying to help Arabicspeaking parents learn English so they can not only improve their lives but also the lives of their kids and their entire families.�     Born in Kuwait, she later moved with her family to Jordan where she learned a modicum of English before immi-
grating to the United States 13 years-ago. Ghanem earned an associate’s degree from a community college in North Carolina.     Each class begins with a vocabulary test followed by a lesson in grammar and sentence structure. Quite the technology maven, Ghanem incorporates Powerpoints and SMARTboards into her presentations.     “You need to help your children strive for greatness,� said Ghanem, who is part teacher, part motivational speaker. “We can’t settle for just good grades. Submitted Photo We need great grades. We need to prepare leaders for tomorrow.     “Do your job as parents,� she exhorted her class. “Get     Students raised funds to provide a pie for every family in the St. Patricia Thanksgiving Food Drive involved in your kids’ education run by Deacon Charlie’s Community Services. and stay involved. The teachers are here to help our kids.�
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    Ghanem said she will continue to hold classes “as long as students show up.�     “The long-term goal is to improve English skills for my students so they can live better lives,� she said. “Our kids should be able to go to their parents for help with homework. This (program) is an investment in our kids.�
Banding together for victims     The Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School music department and Band Parents Association are collecting funds for those affected by the recent tornadoes in downstate Washington.     The destruction in Washington left many families with very little, including their music students’ instruments and music supplies.     “As a band teacher, I can’t imagine how difficult that must be, on top of everything else the families are dealing with,�
said Beth Lyons, OLHMS band director and former Washington, summer band teacher.� I think we could certainly make a difference and help our students learn about reaching out to their long-distance band family.�     Lyons has contacted both the Illinois Music Education Association and the Washington High School Band Boosters about setting up a program to accept monetary donations to help with replacing instruments, music and supplies.
    The fundraiser is in conjunction with the school’s coming winter concerts. OLHMS Winter Band Concert is Dec. 13, and the Choral Concert is Dec. 17. Both concerts are scheduled for 7 p.m.     Checks can be made payable to WCHS Band Boosters.     Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School is located at 5345 W. 99th St.     Anyone with questions can contact Lyons at blyons@d123. org. — Submitted y District 123
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Bulletin Board Lewis University
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A van on Interstate 88 is decorated to root Richards on.
Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) are setting their goals high for 2014. Quarterback Hasan Muhammad Rogers, wide receivers Spencer Tears and Ryan Willett, safety/running back Romanta Hill and a host of other underclassmen could be back, making anticipation high for another big run in 2014. “This team was special,” Rogers said. “We had hard workers, and we had some phenomenal seniors. Romel Hill was the heart and soul of the team and played with so much passion. He has a little brother [Ramonta] and if we can get that same stuff out of him and me being a senior, we should have enough of experience. We know what it takes to get here.’’ Richards won back-to-back state titles in Class 4A in 1988 and 1989. The Bulldogs whipped Peoria, 40-6, in 1988 and nipped
Heritage Theatre Company will celebrate the season with the 9th Annual Holiday Spectacular. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 4 p.m. on Saturday. Fun for the whole family, the show will deck the halls with 90 minutes of music, skits, and merriment. The Holiday Spectacular is a non-stop sleigh ride of heartwarming moments filled with singing, dancing, and laughter. A special feature this year will be the return of the Snowflake Auditions sketch. Digital photos for $5 on stage with Santa and his holiday helpers will be available 30 minutes prior to show time. The proceeds 3 col fans from concessions and the photos go to the Theatre Scholarship Photo by Jeff Vorva Richards fans go crazy during the early stages of Saturday’s state championship Fund. This year’s show features a cast football game. of 36 Lewis students and alumni. Tyler Senjanin of Evergreen Park is an actor in the production. Tickets are $10 for the general public, and $2 for the members of the Lewis community. Half price tickets are available with a donation of non-perishable foods going to local shelters. Seating is general admission and ticket reservations are recommended. Tickets may be purchased at the Philip Lynch Theatre box office in advance during regular box office hours Monday through Friday, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. E-mail the box office at boxoffice@lewisu.edu or call 815- 836-5500 for tickets.
Moraine Valley online/hybrid courses
Members of the Richards band jam during the state championship
Morris, 12-6, in overtime in 2009. They finished second in Class 6A in 2001 and were beaten 41-0 by Providence Catholic in the championship game.
Since then, the Bulldogs qualified for the playoffs 11 of the next 12 years but had not gotten past the third round until this season.
Moraine Valley offers online and Internet hybrid learning for college credit. More than 275 classes are Photo by Jeff Vorva offered during the 2014 spring contest. semester. Batavia won its first football Online classes are taught pristate title. It’s only the second marily over the Internet, while Instate title in the history of the ternet hybrid courses are taught school. It also won a basketball through a combination of classroom and Web-based instruction. title in 1912. 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.
Moraine Valley Spring registration
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Richards fans enjoy a tailgating feast before the Bulldogs faced Batavia in the Class 6A championship on Saturday.
Moraine Valley Community College can help students realize their educational goals, pursue an associate’s degree and prepare for a successful future. Registration is underway for the spring 2014 semester, which starts Jan. 13 with on-campus credit classes.
Off-campus credit classes and on-campus continuing education classes begin Jan. 21, and off-campus continuing education classes begin Jan. 27. Some of the college’s courses are offered in different formats 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.
Shepard
The Alan B. Shepard High School Fall Arts, Crafts and Vendor Bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the gym, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights. The entrance is at door number 12 at the back of the building. Admission is $2 per person, but parking is free. Sponsoring the event are the Athletic Boosters and it features more than 150 crafters. Concessions are available all day. For more information, call 371-1111, Ext. 3871.
Shepard Choir spaghetti pasta dinner
The Shepard High School Choir Department will serve its first spaghetti pasta dinner on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Alan B. Shepard main cafeteria, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. The dinner will include spaghetti/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 Sat., Dec. 14. 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.
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Seaweed-based product helps soothe psoriasis
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” That old quote can easily be related to a horrific experience in the life of the developer of a psoriasis skin remedy. I can remember an old friend suffering from severe psoriasis, an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the skin causing itching and a miserable rash that often caused her to draw blood. She would never show her arms or legs and always kept them covered even in the hottest summer weather. She tried many topical ointments and received little relief. She would explain the only genuine relief she received was when the family would take their yearly two-week trip to Photo by Jeff Vorva Florida and she would go into the ocean. She said bathing and swimming in the ocean helped relieve her psoriasis for days You folks couldn’t wait to beat the drums and guess last week’s at a time. easy answer of drumsticks. I would have thought the In the seven-minute span, Bella Fruendt of Hickory Hills, Har- ocean being salt water would rison Debre of Hickory Hills and Steve Rosenbaum of Oak Lawn actually exacerbate her condiwere the first to weigh in on Friday. tion, but she insisted it gave After that the floodgates opened. I think that so many people her relief. She also said aloe wanted to guess this one that you guys crashed our computer vera that was used widely in system. If you sent a guess in between Saturday night at 10 Florida before it became a rage p.m. and Monday morning at 11 a.m. and you don’t see your in the Midwest, would give her name, let us know. some relief as well. She moved Other upbeat winners were Worth’s Carol and Jerry Janicki, Theresa and George Rebersky, Celeste Cameron, Gene Sikora and Robert Solner and Linda and Mike Martin, Palos Heights’ Crystine Busch, Marcia Bulthuis and Lynn TenKate, Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza and Amanda Callas, Chicago Ridge’s Dana Oswald, Dan and Kathy Higgins and Joe and Marilyn Blackwell, Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis and Janice Mastro, Palos Hills’ Marilyn Gutierrez, Bob Compton and Goldie Xirafakis Did you all enjoy Thanksgiving? and Evergreen Park’s Henrietta Mysliwiec. I certainly hope so, and that you A drumroll also goes out for a correct guess from far, far away didn’t suffer any ill effects in the with Steph Cap of Washington D.C. weighing in. following days. This week’s clue is look up in the sky — it’s not a bird. It’s Do you know who doesn’t ennot a plane. It’s only the beginning. joy Thanksgiving? Turkeys. An Send all guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with Whatizit in elder turkey was overhead at a the subject line. Give us your name and home town by Monday turkey farm lecturing a group of night and please don’t crash our computer system again! younger birds: “Beware of humans,” the old, wise turkey said. “They feed you well – in order to get you fat and healthy and sell you to a market. “Then they kill you! Then they Worth Park District is located pluck all your feathers, leaving Chicago Ridge The Chicago Ridge Park District at 11500 Beloit Ave. The Win- you naked and cold. Then they is taking team registration for 4th ter/Spring Worth Park District put you in an oven and bake you through 8th grade boys basketball program guide has arrived and until you are cooked! and girls volleyball leagues. For registration has begun. For more “Finally,” he continued, “people gather together to eat you up! registration information, please information, call 448-7080. Beware of those humans, they’re call 708-423-3959 or visit our website www.chicagoridgeparks.com. Brew Island: Guest Speaker dangerous and treacherous!” Sponsored by the Worth Park Many people don’t eat meat Evergreen Park District Historical Museum, Ja- (especially after reading this ar The Evergreen Park Recreation son Berry, author of Brew Island: ticle), and for good reason. While Department holds classes in severBreweries and Taverns in Pre- meat can be among the tastiest of al locations. For more information Prohibition Blue Island will be food, humans were never meant and registration, call 229-3373 or speaking about the Blue Island to subsist on a diet high in the 229-3374. brewing tradition that began in flesh of other land-dwelling creaSanta visits start soon the 1850’s. Berry will be speak- tures. Our digestive systems are The Evergreen Park Recreation ing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. akin to those of the vegetarian Department is beginning Santa 11 at the Chieftain Bar, 6908 visits Friday, and they will run W. 111th St. Pre-registration is through Christmas Eve. Santa not required, but would be apvisits are scheduled at 20-minute preciated. intervals between 5 and 9 p.m. Appointments are necessary. For apYouth Basketball League pointments and more information, Registration is now being tak- Evergreen Park call the recreation department en for the Worth Park District The Evergreen Park Public Listarting at 9 a.m. Monday. Youth basketball league, a co-op brary is at 9400 S. Troy Ave. The 2013 Holiday Break Offenleague with both Palos Heights phone number is 422-8522. sive Skills Basketball Camp *** and the Palos Park recreation deoffered at Activity Center partments. Boys and girls teams Lego® Club for children in Drills will focus on teaching are being organized for students grades 5 and younger will meet players the fundamentals necesin first through eighth grades. at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at the sary to be effective offensive basEach participant must attend one Evergreen Park Public Library. ketball players. They will learn mandatory player evaluation day. The library will pick the theme proper footwork, balance, ball Volunteer coaches are needed. For and participants will create with handling and passing, shooting more information, call the Worth the library’s Legos®. For more mechanics, teamwork and offeninformation, call 422-8522, or Park District. sive moves. The camp will be held visit evergreenparklibrary.org. Thursday through Tuesday, Dec. *** Senior Lunch Bunch 26, through Dec. 31. Class one will This month Worth Park Dis- The Evergreen Park Public Libe offered from 9:30 to 11 a.m. trict is traveling to Aodake in brary invites children ages 3 to to 6 to 9 year old boys and girls. Romeoville Wednesday, Dec. 18. 5 Preschool Story Time at variClass two will be offered from 11 Registration is required one week ous times Mondays, Wednesdays a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. to 10-13 year prior to the trip and the cost is or Thursdays through Thursday, old boys and girls. Classes will $8 per residents and $12 for non- Dec. 19. The class features chilbe held at the Activity Center, residents. Trips leave from the dren learning with books, songs 3220 W. 98th St., and the fee is Terrace Centre at 10:30 a.m. and and activities as they build their $50. Registration is being held are expect to return by 2 p.m. early literacy skills. Registration at Recreation Department, 3450 For more information and details required. For more information or West 97th St., or by calling 229on registration, call or visit the to register, call 422-8522, or visit 3373. evergreenparklibrary.org. park district. *** Hickory Hills Toddlers, ages 18 to 35 months, Open basketball for 5th through Youth Basketball and their favorite adults are wel12th grade boys and girls is avail- League forming now able on Fridays through Dec. 20. Registration is now being taken come to Toddler Time at various The 5th through 8th graders at- for the Worth Park District Youth times Tuesdays or Wednesdays tend from 4 to 6:15 p.m. The 9th basketball league. It is a co-op through Wednesday, Dec. 18 at through 12th graders attend from league with both Palos Heights the Evergreen Park Public Li6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Krueger Park and Palos Park recreation de- brary. Toddler Time is interacRec. Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. The partments. Boys and girls teams tive story time. Registration is fee is $3 to $5 each session. are being organized for students required. For more information *** in first through eighth grades. or to register, call 422-8522, or The Hickory Hills Park District Each participant must attend one visit evergreenparklibrary.org. *** has openings in its preschool mandatory player evaluation day. The Monarch Club for chilclasses. Five-day class is $1,540, Volunteer coaches are needed. dren in kindergarten through three-day class (Monday, Wednes*** third grade will meet at the day, Friday) is $860, and two-day class (Tuesday and Thursday) is The Worth Park District, 11500 Evergreen Park Public Library $695. Classes run through May S. Beloit Ave. is hosting several at 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays through 2014. Class times are 8:45 to events in the upcoming weeks. December 18. Participants will 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 For more information, call 448- listen to Illinois children’s choice book award nominations, create p.m. The office is open Monday 7080. *** crafts and play games. Registhrough Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for registration. Parents must Pickle Ball will be at the Ter- tration is required. For more provide child’s birth certificate race Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., information, call 422-8522, or and immunization records. For from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. visit evergreenparklibrary.org. more information call 598-1233 Pickle Ball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong and involves or visit hhparkdistrct.org. strategies such as lobbing, drive Green Hills Oak Lawn shots and overhead slams. Cost The Green Hills Public Library Duplicate bridge will be held at is $1. is at 8611 W. 103rd St. in Palos 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak Hills. The phone number is 598*** View Center. Cost is $7 per per- The Terrace Centre, 11500 8446. son and includes a light lunch. Beloit Ave., has an indoor play*** For more information, call 857- ground featuring slides, a climb- Green Hills Public Library Dis2200. ing wall, tree house and more for trict is located at 8611 W. 103rd children who can walk through St., Palos Hills. For more informaWorth The Worth Park District is 4 years old. Hours are 11 a.m. tion, call 598-8446. Registration, located at the Terrace Centre, to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri- when it is required, can be made 11500 Beloit Ave. For registra- day. Fee is $1 for residents, $2 online at greenhillslibrary.org. tion and more information, call for non-residents. For more information call 448-7080 or visit Holiday Hours 448-7080. worthparkdistrict.org. The library will be open from ***
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out of state and we lost touch, but remember feeling sorry for her misery. Just recently, I picked up an
Mixing it up for good health By Dee Woods issue of Health Sciences Institute, where author, Michele Cagan, wrote about a gentleman with the same problem as my friend. The gentleman, too, found the ocean gave him relief from his psoriasis. The article piqued my interest again because I was convinced the ocean’s salt water would irritate the skin and dry it out. The gentleman, Adam Grossman, related how he had suffered for years with chronic psoriasis. He explained his skin would actually peel off immediately after he would get out of the shower. He tried medications that helped, but created other problems with his liver forcing him to discontinue the medications. (The black box warnings on some of the medications for this disease, actually warn the
patient can get infections, fungus and other terrible side effects from the medication itself because it interferes with the action of the immune system). He researched for years to find something that would give him relief and allow him to live what he felt would be a ‘normal’ life. His journey led him to a type of bladderwrack seaweed that would also give him relief. The problem was the smell of the seaweed and the slimy mess it made in the tub. It gave him a great deal of relief, but cleanup made it almost impossible to continue with straight seaweed. He then began reading about an ancient practice from the French seaside,that goes back hundreds of years. It was a healing bath known as ‘thalassotherapy’ or ‘balneotherapy.’ Cagan writes that the natural healing method used by the French utilized minerals, magnesium, postassium, calcium, sodium, and iodine. Grossman remembered the seaweed and how much it relieved him, but had to figure out a way to make it more palatable. He turned the seaweed into a powder and then began adding ingredients such as the aloe vera plant, Dead Sea salt—(actually, from the Dead sea
in Israel), vitamin E and an oil I had never heard of from Hawaii, known as kukui oil. His invention led him to create a seaweed powder bath company. He states his creation eventually healed his psoriasis week by week. He referred to it as bringing the ocean into his tub. He says the smell of the seaweed is still there but one can use lavender or any other essential oil to eliminate it. There is no slime associated with the product. Who cares if it provides adequate relief? At any rate, for those who would like to try the combination he created, you can call The Seaweed Bath Company at 877317-3106. Or go to www.seaweedbathco.com. It’s $19 a canister. I also found some of the products at both Swanson Vitamins and Lucky Vitamins www.luckyvitamin.com at a more discounted price of a bit over $14. If only I could contact my old friend to advise her of the possibility of relief. I would appreciate feedback from readers who decides to try the product. Dee Woods runs every first and third Thursday of the month. She can be reached at deewoods@ comcast.net.
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gorillas, not carnivores. Meat is difficult to digest, and can bind and pollute the digestive tract producing complications such as constipation and sickness. There are many good options for obtaining protein other than eating meat. Fish of any kind are high in protein and many are rich in heart-healthy, brain-feeding omega-3 fatty acids. Beans of all kinds and their kin, legumes and lentils, are packed with protein and fiber. You don’t believe you can grow big and strong eating plants? Look at the gorilla, the horse or the elephant, creatures that eat no meat yet ripple with muscle and grow far larger than is possible for us. Add to your diet raw fruit such as apples, oranges, bananas, pears, avocados and berries of all shapes and colors. These are loaded with the nutrients vital for life. Instead of bacon and eggs or cereal for breakfast, try eating fruit for you morning meal for one week and see how you feel by that seventh day. Now, you have to eat a lot of fruit because it is
easily digestible, but you will have more energy and you will feel lighter and, quite simply, “better.” With your lunch and dinner eat broccoli, cauliflower, beets, carrots, celery, and green leafy vegetables such as endive, escarole, spinach, Romaine, watercress and red leaf lettuce. Eat your salads with a delicious dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and apple cider vinegar, and throw in whatever herbs you like such as dill, basil or oregano. Thirsty? Make juice or smoothies out of any fruits or vegetables – combine the ones you don’t like so much with ones you do, in the right proportions, and you likely won’t even know the “bad” ones are in there. If you buy juice at the store make sure it is never from concentrate. Pineapple, cranberry, pomegranate and tomato juice are exceptional. Whatever you do avoid sugary drinks, especially soda. And don’t forget that nectar of the gods, that essence of life – wine. Drink two glasses with your lunch or dinner, or at lunch
The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano and dinner. It really is good for you. Stick to it and you will see. You will be sick less often, your sicknesses will be shorter in duration if you do fall ill, and you will have more energy and maybe even a more positive state of mind. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an 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 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. Expanded Hours The Green Hills Public Library will be extending Friday hours to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, Dec. 6. The library also will be hosting special events on select Friday evenings. The schedule is in the Winter 2014 newsletter, mailed out in mid-November. Holiday Cookies with Chef Kate Bradley Chef Kate Bradley returns to the library to help patrons learn to make and decorate cookies, including fruit-filled thumbprints, cornmeal-cranberry biscotti, pecan butter rounds, and pizzelles. Registration is required and limited to 60. The event will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Dec. 12. Ornament Painting Craft 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, and Thursday, Dec. 17. Registration is required and limited to 30. Love Actually: Movie and Discussion with Sue McCoy The library will celebrate its new Friday hours with a special screening of Love Actually followed by a discussion with Sue McCoy at 6:30 p.m. Friday. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this romantic comedy about eight couples whose lives intersect during the holidays. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Teen Ornament Painting Teens will be using do-it-yourself techniques to make their own ornaments, at 6 p.m. Monday. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required and limited to 25 teens. Ray Kamalay’s Musical Flea Market Whether it’s blues, classical, ragtime, or hillbilly, Ray Kamalay has built an historic repertoire of music. Kamalay, a professional musician for more than 35 years, brings his special collection of
songs to the library at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. Registration is required. Green Team Time with Miss Emily Children ages 6 to 8 years old can enjoy nature themed stories and activities at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the library. Registration is required. Family Movie Time: Monsters University Monsters University will be shown at 4 p.m. Dec. 13 at the library during family movie time. Each person receives popcorn and lemonade. All ages are welcome. Registration is required. Mrs. Claus visit Mrs. Claus will be visiting the library to share winter stories just in time for the holidays at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
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The Oak Lawn Public Library is located at 9247 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, or to register, call 422-4990. *** The Oak Lawn Community Partnership will hold free health screenings at the library, from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday. Oak Lawn Fire Department personnel will give the blood pressure screenings. For a complete schedule of dates, visit www.oaklawnlibrary. org. The Oak Lawn Community Partnership is a cooperative alliance between the Village of Oak Lawn, Advocate Christ Medical Center, service organizations, educators, interested community members and business leaders. *** Teen Game Night, for students in grades eight through 12, will be held at the library, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The new PlayStation 4 will be available, as well as Kinect and Wii games, DDR and board games. Snacks and drinks will be provided. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call the library. *** 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. Children ages 2 to 5, with an adult, are being asked to visit the library from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 for “Storytime Science.” Children can listen to some favorite books and songs that teach basic science and math concepts. The library will also have hands-on demonstrations that families can manipulate during the program. Registration is underway. For more information about this and other youth programs, call the library. The Muppet Christmas Carol is the free movie being screened at the library at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23. 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). Finals Week Snack and Study High school students are invited to bring their books and meet their friends at the Oak Lawn Public Library to study for finals. Students will congregate in Meeting Room C for group study and snacks. Quiet study areas are available throughout the library. The times and dates for Snack and Study are: 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15; and 4 to 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 through Wednesday, Dec. 18. Free Movie: Holiday Inn A free movie screening of “Holiday Inn” will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. 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.
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Time to check your progress toward your retirement goals Now that another year is ending, it’s a good time to take stock of where you are on your journey toward financial security. Of course, you could find many different measuring sticks to assess your progress, but you can certainly gain considerable information by asking yourself some basic questions. Here are a few to consider: • How close am I to my retirement goals? Your comprehensive investment strategy should include a reasonably good estimate of how much money you will eventually need to sustain the retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned. At least once a year, you should evaluate how much closer you’ve gotten to your goals than the year before. • Am I making sufficient progress toward my goals? When assessing your progress, try to determine if your portfolio is properly allocated between stocks, stock-based vehicles, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit and other investments. If you’re “overweighted” in a particular asset class, such as cash, you may be impeding your ability to move toward your goals. • Am I adhering to my investment strategy? To stick with your investment strategy, you need to invest at regular intervals and meet regularly with your financial professional to
review your progress and make adjustments — such as rebalancing your portfolio — when necessary. Of course, even with regular progress reviews and portfolio rebalancing, it can be challenging, psychologically and emotionally, to stick with a strategy. For example, during any given year the financial markets could be down, and your results might be disappointing. Nonetheless, if you have built a diversified portfolio containing quality investments, and your portfolio is well suited to your own risk tolerance and time horizon, you don’t necessarily need to make changes following a down year in the markets. • What aspects of my life have changed in the past year? Your investment strategy should be based entirely on your individual needs and circumstances — so if these have changed during the past year, you may also have to adjust the way you invest. Consider any and all changes
in your life — marriage, new children, divorce, remarriage, new job, new home, etc. — and then try to determine what impact these changes might have on your long financial strategy and if you need to adjust that strategy in response. • Have I changed my thinking on my retirement goals? Over time, you might undergo some changes in your thinking about retirement. For example, perhaps you’ve decided that you no longer want to retire early and travel the world. Instead, you’ve discovered a growing desire to open a small business or do some consulting. Any significant changes you make to your retirement plans will likely have a big effect on your savings and investment strategies, so you’ll want to incorporate these changes into your planning as soon as possible. By asking, and answering these questions at the end of each year, you should always have a good sense of where you are in pursuit of your long-term goals — and what you need to Photo by Jeff Vorva do to bring the realization of Technology could have a hand in tracking concussions after hard hits during games. those goals closer to reality. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.
All-natural pet retailer to open shop in Orland Park Kriser’s, a multi-unit retailer specializing in all-natural pet food, supplies and grooming, will add a 12th store to its lineup of Chicago area locations, totaling 22 stores. The store is scheduled to open on Saturday in Orland Park at 15160 S. LaGrange Rd. Kriser’s is expanding its presence in Chicago’s suburban communities. Named “Best Pet Store” by the Chicago Reader for the last two years, the store will provide an all-natural lineup of pet food, treats, supplements, toys, supplies and more for both cats and dogs. Additionally, the Orland Park location will have an in-house grooming facility that utilizes all-natural grooming products and techniques. “Our goal with this opening is to provide Orland Park pet parents with a one-stop shop-
ping experience for all of their healthy, all-natural pet necessities,” said Brad Kriser, Kriser’s CEO and founder. “We want our customers’ pets to live long, healthy lives and continually make it our goal to educate and provide them with the tools and resources needed to support an all-natural lifestyle for their pets.” To celebrate the retailer’s new location, Kriser’s will partner with three local rescue groups. Donations of Kriser’s product will be awarded to each organization as part of a grand opening contest where Orland Park residents are encouraged to attend the grand opening and vote for their favorite animal shelter or rescue. Each customer can cast a vote by filling out a ballot provided by the Kriser’s staff and submit-
ting it at the register. Prizes will be awarded incrementally based on votes. Throughout the weekend, Kriser’s will offer a variety of promotions as well. Customers can look forward to 20 percent off all pet food and supplies and four plush toys for a total of $5. Kriser’s will also give away 25 percent off coupons for a pet’s first groom and free nail trimmings, ID tags, scoopers and lids. Additionally, complimentary professional photos will be taken on Dec. 7 from noon to 4 p.m., and attendees can register to win a number of giveaways, including one year of free grooming, a $100 gift certificate for all-natural pet food and supplies and a $50 grooming gift certificate. — Submitted by Kriser’s
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By Tristan Wade
Lessons learned from a hand laden with mistakes Not long ago I found myself in the ballroom of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., playing in one of the biggest tournaments of the year: a $5,000 main event with a $10 million guaranteed prize pool. It consisted of three fastpaced starting days and allowed players unlimited re-entries if eliminated. Luckily, I made it to Day 2 after two attempts. I’d heard that someone went off for nine rebuys. (If that happened to a good player I’d be surprised.) The blinds were 1,200/2,400 with a 400 ante. A straightforward older gentleman with 100,000 in chips raised to 6,100 in middle position. Right behind him was a solid player with a healthy 150,000 stack who called. I was on the cutoff with 95,000 and looked down at As Qd. I reraised to 18,300. Action was back to the original raiser, who folded. The solid player to my immediate right called my three-bet. The flop revealed the Js 5s 7d. My opponent checked, and I checked behind. The turn card was the Jc. He bet 10,500. I called.
The river was the 4h, and he checked to me. I bet 24,000, leaving myself with a little more than 40,000 in chips. After some thought, he decided to call and exposed the winning hand: 10c 10h. I played this hand horribly. At the time, I had reasons for the decisions I made, but looking back, it’s clear that I made a few mistakes. My preflop decision of threebetting to 18,300 was correct. I had a strong hand, there was a lot of money in the pot already, and I had position on the two other players in the hand. All of my mistakes came after the flop. Since the flop contained two spades (and I was holding the ace of spades), it was important to see all five community cards. I felt the caller’s range included a number of middle pocket pairs, which is why I checked the flop. I believe that betting the flop would have been the best play. It’s hard for me to continue to represent a strong hand on future streets if I don’t bet this type of board, plus he will fold the parts of his range that didn’t hit the flop. When my opponent bet so small on the turn, I felt like his hand was defined as a middle pocket pair, 8-8
to 10-10, that didn’t connect with the board. With almost 50,000 in the pot, I doubt he would have bet that amount with a strong hand. Reraising here would have been an interesting play, but that story might not have been believable. I don’t mind calling here, but only with a strong feeling about how the river will play out. When he checked to me on the river, that somewhat confirmed my suspicions that his hand was marginal. I don’t think my bet of 24,000 allowed him to find a fold. I should have moved all in, since I had a pot-sized bet left. With that bet sizing, it would have been a much harder decision for him and would have given me a chance to win the pot. If he called and was wrong, it would have affected his tournament greatly. This was a difficult hand to play given all the variables. I learned from my mistakes, and you should, too. Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice; I’m the idiot who didn’t learn from his mistake. (Tristan Wade is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner and the director of training and education for DeepStacks Live poker seminars. Learn more at deepstacks.com. Twitter: @ TristanCre8ive.)
Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Hilton Oak Lawn. Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce to host holiday luncheon The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will meet for its annual holiday luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 10 at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Networking and registration begins at 11:30 a.m.
It’s become clear that the biggest risk to the future of the multibillion-dollar football industry is the high-impact sport’s propensity for giving its athletes concussions. There have already been 29 football-related deaths in 2013, 16 of them attributed to brain injuries. After being blamed for years of denial, the National Football League has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to compensate former players with brain injuries and to fund research, and it’s also working to change the rules of the game. At the other end of the spectrum, American youth football enrollment is dropping, with parents citing the risk of concussions as the reason they aren’t signing up their kids. So why is this a tech story? One way to manage risks and concerns is to get better data about them, and some companies are producing wearable devices that measure players’ brain activity during games. The leader seems to be a Seattle-based startup named X2 Biosystems, which just reached a deal to make its systems mandatory for all 32 NFL teams. X2 benchmarks athlete’s brains so coaches and staff can better determine when they are ready to re-enter the game after a concussion. At the most basic level, X2 offers an iOS app for tracking measurements of brain activity, coordination and balance throughout the season. And some pro teams are already using X2’s stick-on patch, which measures six different axes of acceleration and communicates the data wirelessly while an athlete is playing. After head impact, players are retested and monitored until they have met a standard safe for them to return to the sport. What with wearable, connected sensors being just about the hottest thing in tech right now, X2
followed by lunch at noon. Chamber members and residents are welcome to attend. The Oak Lawn Community High School Chorus, under the direction of Meredith McGuire, will provide entertainment. The luncheon costs $20 per person, payable at the door by cash, check, or credit card. For more information or reservations, call 424-8300, or send an email to office@oaklawncham.
Techno Talk By Liz Gannes All Things D.com has attracted some crossover investors from the Internet sphere. MySpace co-founder Chris DeWolfe is part of a group of angel investors who have put $9 million into the company, and he recently joined its board amid further fundraising efforts. DeWolfe is now CEO of Social Gaming Networks, and said his fellow MySpace co-founder and SGN COO Colin Digiaro also has invested in X2. “This is one of the world’s big problems,” DeWolfe said in an interview last week, noting that everyone he talks to can think of an example of a child who got a concussion playing sports. “It’s kind of like not wearing a seatbelt, to not wear a helmet as a kid.” Of course, X2 is set up to support football, not discourage people from playing. Its advisory board includes NFL All-Pro linebacker Ray Lewis, Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw and UCLA head coach (and former NFL coach) Jim Mora. And X2 isn’t going to stop concussions from happening. Football is a sport that rewards brutality; teams at all levels have been known to test athletes with what’s called the Oklahoma drill, where two players come at each other — often helmets first. X2 CEO Christoph Mack showed me a video of how the brain accelerates on impact during one of these drills, but it was hard to look at his nifty chart without being sickened by the accompanying slo-mo video of
two players bashing their brains on purpose. Mack explained that concussions seem to be especially damaging when people experience them without having sufficiently recovered from a previous injury. What’s called “Second Impact Syndrome” can be fatal. Over the past few years, legislators have ratcheted up standards about when young athletes can return to play after receiving concussions. That’s where X2 comes in. Because of its initial benchmarks, it can evaluate when the brain is back to normal. Mack said some athletic insurers will now give discounts on liability policies when teams show they use X2. “This is a public health issue that has an exposure limit model,” Mack said. The closest analog, he said, comes from youth baseball, where studies in the 1990s about overuse injuries led to establishing limits on the number of pitches allowed per player. And concussions aren’t only a problem in football. The rate of concussions in women’s college soccer has been measured to be higher than that of high school football. The benefits of the X2 patch are that it is tiny and can be worn anywhere on the head — rather than being built into a helmet — which makes it applicable for sports other than football. Currently, X2 software costs $1 per month per athlete, and the patch costs $120 per device, charged as a service at $10 per month per year. Mack said a lower-cost consumer version is in the works, which should have a battery life of a year. His company also plans to sell the devices to the military, which has a major traumatic brain impact problem of its own.
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‘We did put the school on the map’ Despite state title loss, Richards looks ahead By Jeff Vorva DE KALB — The expressions were grim. When a handful of Richards football players were awarded the second-place trophy on a portable stage after finishing as state runner-up in Class 6A football, disappointment was etched in some of their faces. The trophy was brought down off the stage to the rest of the team, but there was no hooting or hollering accompanying the act, nor was the trophy raised over players’ heads. It was merely a matter of quiet acceptance. Batavia, a team the Bulldogs had defeated in Week 2 of the regular season, denied them a state championship by making off with a 34-14 victory Saturday afternoon at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium. Richards (12-2) was making its first state appearance since 2001 and was seeking its third-ever crown. The Bulldogs captured back-toback titles in 1988 and ’89 while going undefeated both seasons. While Richards’ present-day players fell just short of reaching the mountaintop and were understandably upset, junior quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers
was able to reflect positively on a memorable campaign once the loss had soaked in. “It was fun — it was really fun,” he said. “We had a lot of success during different points in the season. Everyone worked so hard. “Coming off the field last year [following a 23-19 second-round loss to Lemont], we said this year that we didn’t want to end the season with a loss. We did end the season with a loss, but it was here in the championship and not the second round, like we usually did. “I believe we did put the school back on the map. Everyone knows we can play football here, so we need to keep working hard and we’ll be there again.” The Bulldogs’ stubborn defense was put to the test right away, as Batavia’s first five full possessions resulted in touchdowns. The only time Batavia didn’t reach Richards’ end zone during that stretch was at the end of the opening half, when quarterback Micah Coffey took a knee on his team’s lone snap of that particular series. In its first 13 contests this season, Richards had posted six shutouts and held two other foes to six points. Only Evergreen Park had topped the 30-point mark against
Photo by Jeff Vorva
Richards receiver Tacari Carpenter finds himself in a sea of red as a horde of Batavia players celebrate the winning of a Class 6A football championship Saturday in DeKalb. Batavia avenged a regular-season loss to the Bulldogs with a 34-14 victory. the Bulldogs, doing so in Week 5 en route to a 35-34 win. Four of Batavia’s TDs occurred before intermission, including a 96-yard Coffey-to-Michael Moffatt aerial strike that put the Bulldogs into a 14-0 hole. Batavia’s possession began at the 2 after Richards punter Shawn Chiaramonte had his kick downed there. Also hurting the Bulldogs was
Hinsdale Central Tournament
their own failure to capitalize on a prime scoring opportunity late in the second period. Trailing 28-7 at the time, Richards drove down to the Batavia 3-yard line, but could not punch the ball across the goal line. “I don’t know if that was deflating, but momentum-wise, if we scored we go into halftime down two touchdowns,” Bulldogs
coach Tony Sheehan. “But getting down there and not scoring really hurt us. “Hats off to [Batavia] — they did a great job. We couldn’t make that play when we needed to.” Despite the lopsided final score, Richards amassed 389 yards. Muhammad-Rogers threw for 226 yards on an 18-of-41 performance, which included a touch-
down toss to Dedrick Shannon. Shannon had eight catches in all for 112 yards. Romeo Johnson paced the ground attack with 97 yards on seven carries, while MuhammadRogers added 65 yards on 16 totes and accounted for the Bulldogs’ other score. However, Muhammad-Rogers was also sacked three (Continued on page 3)
John McBride Classic
Bravura beginning Max-imum efficiency Eagles knock off De La Salle in opener
Strus carries Chargers to another tourney crown
effort paved the way for the Char- finale, for instance, his heroics gers’ 66-51 victory over Nazareth were supported by solid outings It would seemingly be difficult Academy on Saturday night that from Kevin White (17 points, A year ago, they simply hit the for a 6-foot-6 individual to stay locked up a third straight Thanks- six assists), Anthony Gardner ground. giving tournament title for the (10 points, eight rebounds) and hidden. This time, the Sandburg Eagles In John Daniels’ opinion, how- hosts. Jeff Goral (nine points, eight hit the ground running. ever, Max Strus has somehow Strus earned tourney MVP hon- boards). The Eagles eventually recovors for his weeklong performance, While White’s abilities became managed to do that. ered from a disastrous start to Daniels, who is in his 11th but he didn’t have to carry the recognized a year ago, guys like (Continued on page 5) the 2012-13 basketball season, coaching season at Stagg and Stagg load all by himself. In the enough to where they played plus21st overall, unabashedly refers .500 ball over the final 17 games to Strus, a still-growing senior, as and created a positive outlook for the best player he’s ever coached. the current campaign. And coach And the veteran leader insists “it’s Todd Allen hopes that last Monnot even close.” day’s unexpected conquest of De “You know you have a Division La Salle was the first indicator I athlete when you have one,” that those feelings of optimism Daniels said. “He’s better than weren’t misplaced. some of the guys who have com Sandburg didn’t make it mitted to those schools.” By “those schools,” Daniels was referring to the mid-sized NCAA Division I universities in Illinois, none of which has approached Strus with a scholarship offer. The latter’s decision to eschew AAU basketball for baseball at Stagg has likely kept Strus a relatively unknown commodity to the collegiate basketball world. By Ken Karrson pair of projected reserves, coach ous reasons, its no-names stepped “He wants to play college basJohn Chappetto’s hoopsters en- forward. Guys like Jaylan Cat- ketball,” Daniels said, “but Max Football took center stage at tered the annual Thanksgiving- ledge Thaer Othman, Ameen decided to play baseball [last Richards last week, and some bas- week District 218 Tournament in Hussein and Greg Slaughter did spring]. He wanted to be out ketball players went along for the shorthanded condition. And the so well enough, in fact, to allow there with his friends and have ride to DeKalb. situation worsened when another the Bulldogs to gain four straight a good time. That’s where the Bulldogs veteran, guard Deon Alexander, victories in the first week of the “These [scouts] need to come see how good he is. He can handle sought to bring home the Oak missed the last two of Richards’ 2013-14 campaign. Lawn school’s first football state four contests for family-related A second-half surge broke open the ball and he’s got 25-foot range, championship in 24 years. And reasons. a close game against the Red- but I can also post him up and among those individuals con- Then, just to top off the mount- Hawks and sent Richards on its he can go to the rim. Max makes tributing to a season’s worth of ing unfavorable circumstances, way to a solid 59-40 triumph in me look really smart.” notable achievements were receiv- Bulldogs forward Josh Meier was the championship tilt at Eisen- Strus did a little bit of everyers Dedrick Shannon and Spencer chained to the bench for all but hower. Earlier in the week, the thing for the Chargers during Photo by Jeff Vorva Tears, both of whom missed out a few minutes of the first half Bulldogs notched victories over last week’s season-opening John on preseason basketball practices of Friday’s meeting with Marist Shepard (83-55), Andrew (58-26) McBride Classic. He never scored Stagg’s Kevin White releases a shot close to the basket during because of their gridiron obliga- because of foul trouble. and Chicago Perspectives Charter fewer than 21 points in any of last Wednesday’s game against St. Laurence in the John McBride Stagg’s four encounters, and his Classic. White scored 20 points to help the Chargers register a But while Richards’ bigger (67-58) at D-Wade Court. tions. 21-point, six-rebound, six-assist victory over the Vikings. Minus those two, as well as a names were non-factors for vari(Continued on page 7) By Ken Karrson
through last week’s Hinsdale Central Tournament unscathed, but it did split four games. And, as Allen pointed out, the field was highly competitive. “On the last day of the Hinsdale tournament, any team could have finished either first or last,” he said. “It was definitely not a cupcake tournament. It was a good test for the start [of the season], and hopefully that prepares us for the rest of the year because we do not schedule lightly. “I love our group [of players]. We’ve got a lot of work to do, but I’m looking forward to the season. I think we’ll be pretty good.” Not too long ago, Allen figured
on the Eagles being very good, thanks to the slated return of senior Malek Harris and the arrival of 6-foot-7 junior TJ Vorva from Marist. However, an injury has delayed Vorva’s introduction to the Sandburg lineup. As for Harris, his career with the Eagles is over. Another schoolrules infraction saw to that. “I’m still not over it [completely],” Allen said of the offseason turmoil. “But I have to be because I’ve got to get our team ready.” He certainly had Sandburg adequately prepared for De La Salle, which entered its seasonopener owning a top-25 ranking (Continued on page 5)
By Ken Karrson
District 218 Tournament
Making a name for themselves New faces key Bulldogs’ sweep to tourney title
PLAYOFF FOOTBALL FORECAST Jason Maholy should buy Tyler Oakley a nice Christmas present.
MVP
Oakley ran for a touchdown and returned two fumble recoveries for scores to help lead Lena-Winslow to a 28-21 victory over Tri-Valley in the Class 1A state championship to help Maholy seal the postseason MVP honors by one game over regular season King Ken Karrson and also-ran Jeff Vorva. Overall, Karrson and Maholy finished the season tied at 109-31. The five forecasters picked a combined 700 games and finished 527-173, which is a 75.3 percentage. That rates about a “C” grade. We thank our contestants — especially reader Wally Findysz — for playing and everyone for reading and looking at our five (cough, cough) handsome mugs all this time. Until next August ....
Last week: Final regular season: Postseason: Overall
Ken Karrson 4-5 73-14 36-17 109-31
Jeff Vorva 6-3 69-18 36-17 105-35
Anthony Nasella 6-3 64-23 34-19 98-42
Jason Maholy 5-4 72-15 37-16 109-31
Wally Findysz 5-4 72-15 34-19 106-34
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Section 2 Thursday, December 5, 2013
The Regional News - The Reporter
Drink to our health? Nah, they’ll toast their wealth
Bartosh (Reprinted from Oct. 20, about them after receiving a 2011) publicity email for the newest “next big thing” in sports Is it just me, or are some of drinks. you also growing weary of con- Once upon a time, athletes stantly being told what’s good drank water to quench their and not good for us? thirst, especially when liquor I’m talking food and drink wasn’t readily available. Hey, here. Most of us are already anything that came from a tap aware that stepping in front was OK by them. of a speeding train, sticking a And back in the olden days, fork into a plugged-in toaster there was no such thing as Gaand standing under a tree dur- torade, which wasn’t developed ing a thunderstorm are not ac- until the late 1960s and, for tivities undertaken with health years afterward, was only availconsciousness in mind. able in that kind of funky, some The dietary police might not what unidentifiable flavor. be so bad if they arrived at an Nevertheless, the old-timers opinion and then never wavered survived on the water-only forfrom it, but theories abound and mula, but that’s passé now, untend to change with the same less it’s the kind that comes in frequency as Jennifer Aniston’s bottles and isn’t charged for on love interests. Two items that a utility bill. Even Gatorade and seem to cause the most confu- its various offshoots are becomsion are eggs and coffee. ing yesterday’s news. About 40 years ago, eggs went That’s what a place called from being an accepted breakfast ChicExecs PR told me in so staple to an accelerated date- many words. The company maker with the Grim Reaper. is promoting a product called Eat too many egg yolks, we were “OXYwater” that “gives you a warned back then, and we might blast of healthy hydration, with as well just take a radio into none of the bad stuff.” the bathtub with us because According to the ChicExecs either option was going to be press release, OXYwater is “the a quick killer. world’s first enhanced water But then the poultry farm- to contain added oxygen, B ers must have donated money vitamins, trace minerals, antito a worthy cause because they oxidants and electrolytes.” It somehow ingratiated themselves then reported how this “groundto all the food-watchdog groups breaking drink” has even atand, lo and behold, eggs suddenly tracted the attention of star weren’t so bad after all — until athletes such as Eric Weems, that time when someone decided Kenny Gregory and Shaun they should be considered so Stonerook, and that got me to again. And back and forth it thinking some more. What I thought about most has gone for decades. I’ve kind of lost track of eggs’ was how Weems, Gregory and status these days and don’t re- Stonerook had raised themselves ally know whether they’re cur- up from anonymity with such rently on the eat-‘em-by-the-doz- rapidity. But I didn’t want to en or avoid-like-rat-poison list. belabor the point and wreck Maybe I’ll check on it while I’m ChicExecs’ high level of excitedowning my omelet tomorrow ment. So I thought about OXYmorning. Coffee falls into the same water’s ingredients instead. If pendulum-swinging category “water” is part of the name, — one minute it’s preventing then H2O would seemingly be heart disease, the next minute contained within the drink. it’s causing the illness. Creating Now, as any of my past scia much bigger problem, though, ence teachers could attest from is these clowns whose main job their futile attempts to keep me is to befuddle consumers. awake in class through the years, Why all the talk about digest- I’m no chemist. I am, however, ible products? I began thinking capable of tooling around the
Internet and locating scientific heads much wiser than mine, and a few of them pointed out that adding oxygen to the H2O formula could create hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Gee, no wonder the beverage would cleanse your system. But let’s assume that doesn’t happen. That still leaves us with “trace minerals.” Sorry, but the word “trace” always conjures up images of something better off omitted from my diet. Of course, since OXYwater comes in island citrus, passion berry and cherry pomegranate, we won’t notice anything but the taste. And supposedly, one drink will supply us with antioxidant power equal to five servings of fresh fruit, which would seem a good thing. But does all this even matter to a real athlete? My son has been a runner for years, and I jokingly tell him that he’s the envy of every middle-aged guy I know because he can eat absolutely anything he wants and not suffer consequences for it because he burns off so much energy and is in peak physical condition. I mean, the kid downs enough chocolate chip cookies to throw a half-dozen of those Keebler elves into sugar shock, and yet his body-fat percentage is about five. I have that much on my big toe. The point is, let’s allow people to make their own choices. If OXYwater happens to be that choice, great, but I’m tired of feeling guilty if I don’t indulge in the latest eating or drinking craze. And just remember that the cycle never ends. No sooner will OXYwater catch on than we’ll be presented with a newer sports-drink option, one that will undoubtedly try to convince us that consuming OXYwater is no different than drinking fluids drawn straight from beautiful Lake Erie. It’s all part of the promotional game. We’ve all learned to live with it. I’ve also learned to live with something else. But first I have to find my darn coffee cup.
Brimfield Tournament
Riding the roller coaster Knights live up-and-down existence in first week By Ken Karrson Great America is closed for the winter, but Chicago Christian coach Kevin Pittman still managed to ride a roller coaster last weekend. His youthful basketball team put him aboard it by living an up-and-down existence during a two-day stay at the downstate Brimfield Tournament. Even though they were forced to play four games over that short period, the Knights managed to gain a split, with both wins realized by double-digit margins. A similar fate befell Christian, however, on the two occasions when it wound up on the short end of the final score. Therein lay the reason for the twists and turns in Pittman’s emotions. “We talked about the rollercoaster ride earlier, and I was hoping for the sign that said I wasn’t tall enough to get on it,” he joked. “Inexperience and youth really make themselves evident at certain points of games. “Talent can overcome some of that, but it really was a baptism under fire. We’re in a definite youth movement, and hopefully it’s going to make us better before very long.” Pittman admitted his patience was sometimes stretched thin by the Knights’ bouts of inconsistency, but he just as quickly acknowledged that possessing such a trait is crucial when dealing with a roster featuring five sophomores and only two seniors who have any sort of previous varsity experience from which to draw. “Patience is a virtue and I’ll have to have it,” Pittman said. “Watching [some of] that unfold wasn’t easy, but enough good things were interspersed with them to show it’s not hopeless.” One area that pleasantly surprised Pittman was the Knights’ ability to score. The fewest points they accrued in any game was 45, and that particular contest ended in victory. Christian also demonstrated some offensive balance, as three different players topped the team in points over
the first three games. In the opener against Tremont, that individual was senior Blaine Wright, who finished with 20 points, seven rebounds and five steals. Farrell Winchester tallied nine points and five other Knights reached the scoring column. That was the good news. Not so good was Christian’s inability to successfully conclude promising possessions often enough. “There were probably 10 shots in the paint that we missed,” Pittman said. “We noticed in practice we have a hard time finishing.” Had more of those field-goal attempts fallen, the Knights probably wouldn’t have done so. But without the short-range shots being counted in the “baskets” category, Christian was forced to absorb a 61-51 setback. The Knights went 19-of-56 from the floor, which was actually right in line with the Turks’ 20-of-55 showing. Little separated the two squads statistically elsewhere, either — Tremont had one more made free throw and two fewer turnovers, while Christian snared three additional rebounds. However, the Turks grabbed 15 offensive boards, including four after missed foul shots. “That was one that got away,” Pittman said. “You’re always disappointed when you don’t win, but we did some good things. We left too many of their shooters unaccounted for, but we never put our heads down and our kids fought back.” Pittman was referring to a third-period sequence in which the Knights whittled a 15-point Turks lead down to six at one juncture. Tremont was back up by 10 at the quarter break and Christian could make no further inroads over the remaining eight minutes. “We just didn’t have enough in the arsenal,” Pittman said. Chicago Christian 51 Princeville 36 The same wasn’t true in Friday’s second encounter, where the Knights outscored the Princes in every quarter and pulled away for a solid victory. Daylon Washington (15 points), Marcus Parker
(13 points, three assists), Trevor Wolterink (10 points) and Wright (six points, 10 rebounds, five assists, five steals) all played pivotal roles for Christian. But while he had no complaints about the success itself, Pittman felt his guys had performed at less than peak efficiency. As proof, he pointed to a brief third-period span. The Knights were ahead by 10 points, but then saw that advantage sliced in half in a matter of seconds. A Princeville field goal, free throw and putback came one right after the other and temporarily threatened Christian’s well-being. “We were basically in control for most of the game, but could never get a [firm] handle on it,” Pittman said. “It should have been [a wider margin] than this, but every time we seemed to have a comfortable lead, something [negative] would happen. I’m hoping to live and learn from this.” The Knights once again had to deal with errant marksmanship as they nailed only 1-of-9 3s and 22-of-51 shots overall. Christian was able to offset those difficulties with a defense that caused 25 turnovers and cowed the Princes into 12-of-41 shooting. Chicago Christian 45 Midwest Central 35 Defense was again the watchword in Saturday’s first contest, as the Knights held the Raiders to single-digit scoring in three of four quarters and used that as a springboard to another win. Christian’s own attack wasn’t exactly sizzling, but Parker (14 points) and Wolterink (11) gave it some punch. Washington and Wright both delivered eight points, but only one other player tallied for the Knights. “It’s a ‘W,’ but [it’s fortunate] they don’t put pictures in the box score,” Pittman said. “We looked OK, but we didn’t play extremely well. We didn’t make it any easier for ourselves.” Brimfield 72 Chicago Christian 49 Due to the logistical nightmare (Continued on page 4)
Photo by Jeff Vorva
Marist’s Brooke Wyderski smiles after getting back to her feet following a fall last Monday against South Shore. The Lady RedHawks didn’t slip, however, in their own Thanksgiving tournament as they downed the Lady Tars in the opening round.
Girls’ basketball roundup
Lady Spartans perfect through five By Anthony Nasella Oak Lawn coach Janet Meyers can confidently say that the members of her Lady Spartans team truly enjoying playing basketball with one another. And through the first five games of the 2013-14 season, her athletes are also winning. That certainly was true at last week’s Glenbard East Tournament, where Oak Lawn captured a championship by triumphing four times in a row. The Lady Spartans edged Downers Grove North 60-58 in the title contest last Wednesday, one day after they slipped past Glenbard South 55-52 in the semifinal round. Oak Lawn’s Brianna Markusic was named the tournament MVP, while LaTondra Brooks and Jannah Mahmoud joined her on the all-tourney team. By sweeping their tournament contests, the Lady Spartans are off to their best start to a season under Meyers. “The girls are playing good ball,” she said. “We’ve beaten some good teams. Our opponents have gotten more competitive, so it’s great to see my girls step up to the challenge and succeed. “Brianna really came up big for us. She played well in fourthquarter pressure situations, pulling down rebounds and putting herself into positions to score. LaTondra and Jannah not only played great, but they both did an excellent job getting Brianna the ball. “In every game, we seem to have someone new stepping up for us. A lot of these girls have been together for several seasons, and they’re excited about the season, playing with each other and winning. This is a fun team to coach and to watch.” Oak Lawn opened tournament play with a 59-33 victory over Glenbard West. The Lady Spartans jumped out to a 20-3 lead in the opening period and never looked back, as Mahmoud scored 12 of her game-high 18 points in that quarter. Oak Lawn continued to build on its lead in the second stanza, except this time Brooks led the way
with nine points. By the end of the third quarter, the score was 53-20 in the Lady Spartans’ favor. In addition to their points, Mahmoud snared six rebounds, while Brooks tacked on six steals and four assists. Also chipping in were Brooke Annerino (eight points, five steals) and Kelsey Luckett (five steals). *** In its next game, Oak Lawn prevailed 59-40 over Glenbard East. However, the victory did not come without a bit of struggle. The Lady Spartans, in fact, trailed 16-15 after one period, their initial first-quarter deficit of the young season. But after making some adjustments, Oak Lawn surged ahead and held a 30-26 halftime edge and then used a 13-4 surge in the third frame to seize control. Mahmoud had another solid performance for the Lady Spartans as she notched a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Brooks backed her with 14 points, seven rebounds seven steals and six assists, Markusic finished with nine points and six rebounds, and Annerino tallied eight points. In order to beat Glenbard South, Oak Lawn had to overcome a team that boasted a 6foot-4 center. It was when that center encountered foul trouble in the second quarter that the Lady Spartans began to make their move, which translated into a 32-21 halftime lead. Glenbard South bounced back in the third period by outscoring Oak Lawn 13-5, which reduced the deficit to three points at the break. The Lady Spartans’ advantage had been built up to 53-43 with 2:10 to go on Markusic’s basket off a Brooks feed when Glenbard South made one final lunge. The differential was just four with 50 seconds left, but Annerino’s pass to Markusic resulted in another bucket and that was enough to extinguish Glenbard’s last threat. Markusic netted 13 of her gamehigh 20 points in the fourth frame, which were all but two of the points Oak Lawn garnered in the last eight minutes. She also had
nine rebounds in the contest. Annerino scored 10 points and was a perfect 6-of-6 at the free-throw line, while Brooks finished with nine points, six assists and four steals. This was the first game in which the Lady Spartans encountered foul trouble. Brooks fouled out, and both Markusic and Mahmoud played with four. “It was nice to see Brianna step up when we needed her to,” Meyers said. “She was solid under pressure in the fourth quarter. We also got some quality minutes from Dee Dee Shatat (six points), Alyssa Radoicic (four points) and sophomore Kellie O’Connor when the starters got in foul trouble. “That game was our biggest challenge of the season so far.” *** The championship-game clash with Downers Grove North was another tense affair. The Lady Trojans opened the game with a 3-point basket and extended the lead to 4-0 before Oak Lawn got into any sort of offensive flow. Brooks scored on a driving layup and Shatat hit the first of her two 3-point baskets to put Oak Lawn up 5-4. Brooks extended the lead to 7-4 with a steal and a layup on the next possession, and the Lady Spartans held an 18-13 lead at the period’s end. Downers Grove North outscored Oak Lawn 16-12 in the second quarter and trailed by just one at intermission. The Lady Spartans’ lead stood at only four points through three stanzas and never grew past seven. “We got careless with the ball and made some turnovers that we were not making early in the game,” Meyers said. “Downers Grove then capitalized on those turnovers.” However, Markusic once again stepped up big in the fourth quarter by scoring 12 of Oak Lawn’s 14 points. After the Lady Trojans cut their deficit to 57-56 with 1:04 to go, Markusic received a pass from Shatat, drew a foul and made one free throw. Then after Downers Grove North pulled even at 58, Brooks (Continued on page 4)
Riverside-Brookfield Tournament
New day dawns brightly Crusaders solid in Harrigan’s debut week By Ken Karrson A new day — actually four of them within the same week — dawned more brightly for Brother Rice than might have been expected. The 2013-14 Crusaders, after all, bear little resemblance to last year’s 20-win contingent. Gone from that squad are Player of the Year Alex Majewski and other key contributors, not to mention coach Pat Richardson. For the first time since the 198889 season, Rice’s hoops program is under the direction of somebody other than Richardson, whose teams won 433 games over 24 years. That alone would give the Crusaders a vastly different look, but one thing stayed the same when Rice got the current campaign underway at the RiversideBrookfield Tournament. The Crusaders still know how to win. Officially, they did so only twice, as they got the better of Kenwood Academy and Rich Central. But in terms of performance, new coach Rick Harrigan considered Rice’s opening week a successful one. “Except for the first quarter of the Oak Park-River Forest game
and the last three minutes against Riverside-Brookfield, I think we had a pretty good week,” Harrigan said. “We were really close to being 3-1. “I love the positive energy of our team and the enthusiasm. These kids know they have kind of a clean slate and an opportunity. At least for the first week, we played about nine or 10 guys to try to stay fresh.” While Harrigan is undeniably turning a page in the Crusaders’ basketball story, he is mindful of what came before. That’s not surprising, given that he is a Rice alumnus who credits his studentathlete experience there for planting the seeds of successful college and post-collegiate careers. “It all started at Brother Rice,” Harrigan said. “I learned hard work and discipline, and carried those with me into college and beyond. “If I have half the success [Richardson] had, we’ll be in good shape. I want to appreciate the history and continue the tradition, but also lay some new groundwork by taking bits and pieces of what I’ve learned from some great coaches.” Along with the new, the Crusad-
ers benefited from a bit of the old last week. Their two most experienced players, seniors Ray Rubio and Quinn Niego, showed up in a big way throughout Rice’s appearance at R-B. They especially excelled in the Crusaders’ 65-58 victory over Kenwood last Tuesday. Each player scored 27 points, collected five rebounds and dished out an assist. Behind the Rubio-Niego duo, Rice tallied 48 second-half points to overtake the Broncos. “I think they’re both college-caliber players, and they started out great,” Harrigan said. “They work hard and really care, and we’ll go as far as they’ll take us.” That being said, Harrigan stated a preference for seeing the scoring load distributed among a greater number of people. He felt Niego was sometimes a bit too passive when dealing with teammates, while Rubio may have tried to do too much, but Harrigan isn’t worried that his other athletes will become overly deferential to either player. “We don’t have 6-[foot]-7 shot blockers or guys that’ll get 15 rebounds, so we have to play [with balance among] five guys and (Continued on page 7)
The Regional News - The Reporter
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Section 2
SXU sports summary
Football players receive postseason honors The 2013 football season didn’t produce the kind of team accomplishments St. Xavier University has grown used to in recent years, but individual accolades were still plentiful in the postseason. A total of 12 Cougars were recognized by the Mid-States Football Association as members of its AllMidwest League squad. Nine of those players were named to the first team, and two of them — junior Nick DeBenedetti and senior Spencer Nolan — were chosen in a couple of categories. DeBenedetti copped first-team honors as both a receiver and return specialist, while Nolan was tabbed as the first-team punter and second-team place-kicker. Other first-team selections from SXU were senior running back Nick Pesek (Oak Lawn), senior offensive lineman Tim Ladd, senior linebackers Zach Dolph and Dave Marciano, junior defensive lineman Greg Hayward (Oak Lawn) and junior defensive back Jacob Ghinazzi. Freshman receiver Stephen Simms was picked for the second team and the trio of redshirt freshman offensive lineman Luke Rowell, freshman offensive lineman Kevin Lonergan (Oak Lawn) and junior defensive lineman JD Barchard were all honorable-mention selections. “Even though we didn’t have the kind of season we’re accustomed to having, it’s still nice that so many of our guys received individual recognition from the MSFA,” Cougars coach Mike Feminis said. “I’m particularly happy for our senior captains Dave Marciano, Zach Dolph, Jacob Ghinazzi, Tim Ladd and Nick Pesek, who were all voted to the first team. “They were all great leaders and very instrumental in helping us win the NAIA national championship in 2011 and solidifying our program as one of the best in the nation. But as good as they were on the field, they’re some of the best character kids I’ve ever coached, and I know they will all find huge success in whatever they do.” SXU finished 18th in the nation after posting a 7-4 record. It missed out on the NAIA national tournament for the first time since 2008. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL For the third straight week, the Cougars were forced to make adjustments in the wake of a setback and then rebounded with a victory in their next game. That was again the case last weekend, when SXU took part in the Siena Heights Tournament in Adrian, Mich. After being held to their lowest point total of the season in an 84-67 loss to the No. 16-ranked host school on Friday, the Cougars bounced back to notch an 82-70 triumph over 11th-ranked Shawnee State University on Saturday night. Morgan Stuut, who was named to the all-tournament team, exploded for 30 points in the win over Shawnee State. Suzie Broski scored 17 points against Shawnee State and led SXU (6-3) with 13 points versus Siena Heights. “Morgan and Suzie really had great performances in a game where we needed a win,” Cougars coach Bob Hallberg said. “We went with an eight-player rotation against Shawnee State, and that seemed to work for us. “We beat a very good opponent in Shawnee State, and nobody has played a tougher schedule so far than we have. With nine games under our belt and just one home game — [and] six of our nine opponents ranked in the NAIA — we’ll definitely be benefiting by the time we reach our conference competition.” SXU led Shawnee State most of the way after completing a 17-4 run with one of Stuut’s five 3pointers at the 12:50 mark of the first half. The Cougars took control of the game in the second half and built a double-digit advantage late to secure the victory. In addition to their points, Stuut and Broski combined to pull down 13 boards for SXU. Sophomore forward Caitlin McMahon led the rebounding effort with 11, including seven on the offensive end. McMahon also chipped in seven points, while senior point guard Jordan Brandt totaled 13 points and two assists. “I know I have to keep Caitlin out there because she is our tallest player and a big rebounding force for us,” Hallberg said. “She
needs more minutes. “Jordan Brandt had a great tournament with back-to-back solid games. She was all over the floor in the win over Shawnee State with 13 points in 33 minutes.” *** Siena Heights and SXU both shot 43 percent from the field on Friday, but the host Saints won the rebounding battle 42-33 and the Cougars committed 25 fouls, which sent Siena Heights to the line 36 times and resulted in 28 points off free throws. Brandt also scored in double figures for SXU on Saturday with 11 points on 4-of-5 shooting. Stuut just missed another double-double outing for the Cougars with eight points and a game-best 11 rebounds while also supplying six assists and four steals. Senior guard Niara Harris and McMahon each chipped in nine points. SXU struggled to find its longrange shot, hitting just 1-of-11 3-point attempts in the game. The Cougars led 13-8 in the opening minutes, but the Saints tied the game shortly thereafter — one of 10 deadlocks in the first half. Siena Heights took a 40-36 lead into intermission, saw SXU knot the score at 44 on Broski’s layup after play resumed and then responded with a 10-2 run that put it ahead for good. The Cougars got within three points multiple times, but critical turnovers and missed shots in the closing minutes sealed SXU’s fate. While Hallberg admitted the Cougars simply didn’t play especially well against Siena Heights, he also realized something else about his team. This discovery concerned the number of players he should typically use. “I played [all] 13 players in a very close game,” Hallberg said, “and I came to the conclusion that I had to make some adjustments, which really helped us out the next game. Everybody on the team are great players, but it’s hard to play them all in a game. “We got out-rebounded, outshot and outplayed by a pretty good team on their home court. And when Morgan is only limited to eight points and not her normal 25-to-30 points, we’re just going to struggle.” SXU returns to CCAC action this week with games against Roosevelt and Judson universities. The Cougars host the latter Saturday at 1 p.m. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a home game, so that will be a nice change of pace for us,” Hallberg said. — Anthony Nasella MEN’S BASKETBALL This Jack was also nimble and, much to the delight of everyone within the Cougars basketball program, very quick to return to the SXU lineup. Unlike the character made famous in a children’s fable, however, this Jack — last name Krieger — proved himself in a man’s world. After undergoing ACL surgery in June, the junior guard figured to be idled for quite some time. “I wasn’t even sure he was coming back at all,” Cougars coach Tom O’Malley said. Krieger had no such qualms himself; in fact, he predicted a pre-Christmas return despite the severity of his injury. Various medical people recently agreed as they issued him a clearance to play, and by living up to his own ambitious prognostication, Krieger gave O’Malley “a Thanksgiving present and Christmas present all rolled into one.” “He’s a kid that really worked hard [to come back],” the coach said. “He put a lot of demands on himself and nothing’s going to faze him. We only played him parttime [last Friday] and we didn’t expect him to come in and do a lot, but he was an important factor.” Nine-of-17 shooting from 3point range in two games at SXU’s Thanksgiving tournament proved Krieger was ready to go. He nailed three of those treys and totaled 19 points in his debut, as the Cougars pinned a 91-78 defeat on Madonna University at the Shannon Center, then contributed six 3s and 24 points to SXU’s cause on Saturday. The Cougars needed every bit of that latter input, too, as they narrowly escaped with a 98-96 triumph over Indiana-East. Perhaps appropriately, Krieger also played a major role at the end,
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far. We’re 4-0 and showing really good signs. “We’re really young, which is kind of fun. They’re young, but the kids are also talented and hungry. A little green and rough around the edges, but they have great attitudes and are really scrappy — that’s a hard thing to teach. “We’re working on learning to become tougher. We want them to learn how to beat better wrestlers and better teams by buying into the Sandburg system. I think they’re doing that.” Seniors Adrian Gutierrez (120 pounds), Moe Shuaibi (132), Brad Crnich (145), Mathew Drozd (195) and Nate Sonneveld (heavyweight) comprise the veteran core behind Pellegrino, and sophomore Christian Robertson (126) also gained experience last winter. Newcomers of note include sophomores Louie Hayes (106), Kevin Stearns (113), Colin Glascott (120), Christian Robertson (126), Benjamin Schneider (138), Thomas Slattery (160) and Brian Krasowski (160). Also part of the youth movement are freshmen Cole Bateman (182) and Patrick Brucki. Brucki and Robertson are younger siblings of former state champs CJ Brucki and Ricky Robertson, respectively. The Eagles will definitely be tested in the weeks ahead, beginning with this weekend’s quad against Batavia, Lyons Township
and Naperville North. Also on tap are the 28-team Hinsdale Central Invitational, which will include Montini and Oak Park-River Forest in the field; The Clash, which is considered the toughest tournament in the country, on Jan. 3 and 4; and dual matches versus highly ranked Glenbard North and Lockport. “We’re not so much worried about the wins and the losses right now,” Siebert said. “We feel we have a pretty solid bunch, and we think that we’re going to get considerably better as we go on in the season. “We’re still figuring some things out, but our attitude and work ethic is great. We hope to be a contender by the end of the year.” *** Shepard dropped a 43-27 match to Brother Rice last Tuesday. Reigning state champion Rudy Yates recorded a pin at 113 pounds to power the Crusaders.
With 11 of 14 starters from last season’s state championship team having graduated in the spring, this year’s Sandburg wrestling as his steal and on-target pass squad is definitely younger. set Kyle Huppe up for the game- The Eagles still have talent, winning layup with five seconds however, most noticeably with defending state champ Johnny remaining. O’Malley felt SXU (6-2) should Pellegrino. But he’s not going it have been able to subdue the Red alone. Wolves with a little less difficulty, It’s already evident that Sandbut he wasn’t going to complain burg’s youthful makeup isn’t hindering its performances. The Eaabout the result. “We’ve still got work to do, gles opened their 2013-14 season but a couple wins make you feel last Wednesday with a dual-meet better than a couple losses,” said win over Homewood-Flossmoor, O’Malley, whose club had gotten then went 3-0 at their own quadtagged with consecutive setbacks rangular on Saturday. the week before by defending And Sandburg wasn’t too sternNAIA Division II national cham- ly challenged over the weekend, pion Cardinal Stritch University as TF South (76-3), Class 2A No. and Arizona Christian, which is 4-ranked Lincoln-Way West (44currently ranked among the top 16) and No. 2-ranked Washington from downstate (46-20) all 20 teams in Division I. “In this particular game [against fell hard. Pellegrino (152 pounds) Indiana-East], I felt we played and fellow senior Hunter Pindel BOYS’ BOWLING poorly on defense,” O’Malley said. (195) both pinned all three of their Brandon Dietz rolled a 277 “They pretty much got whatever opponents on Saturday and are game and 483 series for Shepard, they wanted — there were a lot 4-0 for the year, and junior Matas the Astros defeated TF North of shots [taken] where our guys thew Frostman also won three 1,993-1,676 in a South Suburban didn’t get out on their shooters times in the quad. Conference crossover match at fast enough, and they made a lot “We’ve come across some solid Castaways Bowl in Calumet City of 3-point shots in the second half. opponents, and so far we’ve fared last Tuesday. I think they were 11-of-20 [for pretty well,” Eagles coach Eric Siebert said. “John Pellegrino is *** the game].” Stagg suffered a 2,047-1,616 set The Red Wolves fired away at our leader and centerpiece, but back against Lincoln-Way North a 53 percent clip from the field we also have some young, scrappy, in a SouthWest Suburban Conferoverall, a figure the Cougars were hard-nosed guys who are eager to ence crossover match last Tuesday basically able to match. However, learn and who are going about at Tinley Park Bowl. SXU wasn’t as proficient from their business the right way thus long range and, as a result, there was “never a safety lead” for it, according to O’Malley. The Cougars got things rolling their way right away, as they netted 13 of the contest’s first 18 points within the opening four minutes. But instead of being shaken by that early blitz, Indiana-East simply responded in kind. The Red Wolves’ 11-2 tear expunged SXU’s lead, then the visitors rallied again after the Cougars had re-established a seemingly comfortable advantage with a 27-12 spurt before halftime. By scoring 24 points in the first six minutes of the second half, Indiana-East positioned itself right alongside SXU for the remainder of the game. In addition to Krieger’s 24-point eruption, the Cougars benefited from a 30-point, five-steal effort by senior guard Brad Karp. Sophomore forward Josh Mawhorr delivered 12 points and a team-best seven boards, while senior guard Michael Simpson provided SXU with a double-double of 10 points and 10 assists. St. Xavier 91 Photo by Jeff Vorva Madonna 78 Whatever defensive deficien- Richards quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers breaks free for a gain in Saturday’s Class 6A cies popped up for the Cougars state title game. Muhammad-Rogers rushed for 65 yards and threw for 226 more in the Bulldogs’ on Saturday were nowhere to be 34-14 loss to Batavia. found the day before. when we had to.” BAT — Michael Moffatt, 96-yd. pass The NAIA-ranked Crusaders Lucas White and Romel Hill from Micah Coffey (Morgano kick) were completely shut down by both had eight tackles to lead the HLR — Dedrick Shannon, 9-yd. pass SXU over the first 20 minutes (Continued from page 1) Bulldogs’ defense, and White also from Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Shawn and slipped well in arrears of the Chiaramonte kick) hosts. Madonna hit only 11 field times and threw three intercep- intercepted a Coffey pass. BAT — Rourke Mullins, 25-yd. pass goals before intermission and to- tions. from Coffey (Morgano kick) taled just 25 points. Coffey’s 229 yards on 15-of-18 Statistics BAT — Scaccia, 1-yd. run (Morgano “Being up by 20 points on them passing led Batavia (13-1), which was fantastic,” O’Malley said. “We totaled 451 yards. Moffatt had Richards 0 7 7 0 - 14 kick) were playing at a quicker pace, six receptions for 127 yards. Run- Batavia 14 14 6 0 - 34 BAT — Scaccia, 12-yd. run (kick failed) and we were doing everything ning back Anthony Scaccia gave we wanted to do offensively and Batavia’s offense good balance by HLR BAT HLR — Muhammad-Rogers, 4-yd. run defensively.” 18 21 (Chiaramonte kick) rushing for 189 yards and three First downs Indeed, while their defense TDs on 33 carries. Yds. rushing 163 222 was hampering the Crusaders, The setback Richards doled out Yds. passing 226 229 Richards Rushing: Johnson 7-97, Muthe Cougars’ offense also carried to Batavia in September featured Total yds. 389 451 hammad-Rogers 16-65, Carpenter 1-1. its fair share of the load. Joining the locals racing out to a 31-13 Att./comp. 41-18 18-15 Passing: Muhammad-Rogers 41-18-226. Krieger on the list of ringleaders lead and then hanging on for a Fumbles/lost 1-0 1-1 Receiving: Shannon 8-112, Willett 4-27, were Karp (27 points) and Simp- five-point triumph. Batavia’s loss Had intercepted 3 1 Tears 4-21, Carpenter 2-66. son (18 points, nine assists), and was its first in the regular season Penalties/yds. 6-40 4-29 SXU fired away at a 56 percent since 2010. Punts/avg. 1-31.0 1-29.0 Batavia Rushing: Scaccia 33-189, Coffey 8-20, Green 5-13, Moneghini 1-0. Passclip (32-of-57) for the game. “They brought a little more ing: Coffey 18-15-229. Receiving: Moffatt “We’ve [so far] played five pressure against us this time,” Scoring teams that are top-level teams,” Sheehan said “We kind of expected BAT — Anthony Scaccia, 1-yd. run 6-127, Scaccia 4-33, Zwart 2-28, Green 2-16, Mullins 1-25. O’Malley said. “To be able to hold it. We just couldn’t make the plays (Howie Morgano kick) our own against them, and win a majority of the games, is pretty pleasing.” One thing O’Malley desires to avoid is developing a case of amnesia in regard to some of his players. While he’s obviously happy to have Krieger back in the fold and already being a person of influence, O’Malley wants to make sure anyone who stepped forward in his absence doesn’t suddenly become an odd man out. “You can’t play the season hoping he’s going to come back [when it wasn’t certain],” he said of Krieger. “Hopefully, he stays healthy from now on, but we’ve got guys with six full games under them while he was out. We can’t forget about them now just because he’s back.” Two Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference encounters were on tap for the Cougars this week. Following a matchup with Trinity International University on Tuesday, SXU squares off with Judson University on Saturday. — Ken Karrson
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Richards junior Antonio Mitchell tackles Batavia’s Anthony Scaccia during Saturday’s Class 6A championship contest in DeKalb.
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Section 2 Thursday, December 5, 2013
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(Continued from page 2) drove and dished off to Markusic, who scored the game-winning basket with 19.3 seconds remaining. The Lady Trojans missed a 3-point attempt on their ensuing possession and could not get off another shot before time expired. Markusic scored 24 of her game-high 26 points in the second half. She also pulled down 16 rebounds. Mahmoud (13 points, 14 rebounds), Brooks (10 points, seven assists, five steals) and Shatat (six points) also positively impacted the Lady Spartans. Oak Lawn opens up its South Suburban Conference schedule tonight with a crossover game against TF North at home. STAGG The Lady Chargers split a pair of games at last week’s Hinsdale South Tip-Off Tournament, falling short of Hinsdale South (62-51) on Friday before defeating Plainfield South (43-32) on Saturday. The Hinsdale game stayed close until the Lady Hornets stretched their lead out in the fourth quarter. Stagg never got any closer than seven points the rest of the way. Both teams were solid in the opening period, which ended with Hinsdale in front by four, 17-13. Better dribble penetration and a combined 8-of-10 display at the foul line by Hannah Henderson and Alex Abed then enabled the Lady Chargers to climb within 27-24 at intermission. Junior forward Mia DiGiacomo (team-high 14 points) had Stagg’s only field goal of the second quarter. “Mia is playing well for us in the post, improving and gaining more confidence with each game,” Lady Chargers coach Bill Turner said. Abed (12 points) made two 3point baskets for Stagg in the third frame, and Henderson (13 points) dropped in a bucket and a couple of free throws to keep the game close (43-37) entering the final period. The Lady Chargers had some difficultly stopping one player, Hinsdale’s Gabrielle Rush (24 points), who knocked in six longdistance shots. The last of those opened the fourth quarter and put Stagg on its heels. The Lady Chargers also lost the rebounding battle and were hurt several times on offensive putbacks by the Lady Hornets. “We need to shore up our interior defense a little bit and limit teams to one shot,” Turner said. “On the offensive end, we have to improve our team free-throw shooting percentage and our perimeter shooting as well.” Stagg shot just 4-of-20 from 3point territory. “We are getting double-digit scoring from several players, and I thought we had a good effort and competed for 32 minutes against a very good team,” Turner said. “We are going to get to work and make a couple of adjustments when we get back to practice.” *** In their final game of the tourney the Lady Chargers came away with a convincing win over the Plainfield South. Stagg limited the Lady Cougars to single-digit scoring in all four quarters. “This was our best defensive effort of the season, and it was a total team effort,” Turner said. “All available players played in the contest and we led the game from beginning to end.” After opening up an 11-9 firstquarter edge, the Lady Chargers extended it to 25-18 by halftime. Casey McMahon led Stagg’s offense with 13 points, but Abed added eight and six other Stagg players also reached the scoring column. “We took care of business on the backboards against a taller team and were rewarded with secondchance points and 24 trips to the foul line,” Turner said. “I thought our defensive pressure caused a
Knights (Continued from page 2) multiple three-hour bus trips would create, the Knights didn’t enjoy the luxury of a spread-out schedule within the Brimfield Tournament, something every other participant had available to it. And that four-game cluster Christian experienced upon arriving may have contributed to its downfall against the host school. According to Pittman, the Knights “played some nice ball early, but let it slip away.” After building an 11-7 lead, Christian watched it evaporate beneath a 16-2 Indians run that closed out the opening stanza in Saturday’s later encounter. From there, the margin kept expanding. Brimfield drilled nine 3-pointers in the contest to spark its attack. “I was disappointed with our effort,” Pittman said. “We knew
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Marist’s Tehya Fortune throws a pass to Bri Rosa during last Monday’s Thanksgiving tournament game against South Shore. lot of problems for them, resulting in 30 turnovers.” Stagg’s lead was extended to 3424 by the end of the third quarter and grew to as many as 16 points in the final period. “Even though we did not shoot the ball real well again, defending and rebounding can carry you on those rough shooting nights,” said Turner, whose team weathered a 24 percent showing from the field. “Consistency in those [other two] areas will be the key to our success throughout the season, but especially in the next few games.” Mother McAuley, Andrew,
Homewood-Flossmoor and Lincoln-Way East await the Lady Chargers (2-2) in upcoming tilts. MARIST The Lady RedHawks started their Thanksgiving Classic on a bad note by dropping a 6861 decision to Rich Central last Tuesday. Marist rebounded over the rest of the week, however, and won its final three games to capture the tournament title. The Lady RedHawks earned the crown with a 55-49 triumph over Crete-Monee on Friday. (Continued on page 6)
The road to success is sometimes filled with potholes. Trinity Christian College’s men’s basketball team has to hope they don’t get too deep, lest the wheels come off. The Trolls dropped three straight games last week, losing a conference matchup with Roosevelt University before suffering back-to-back defeats against Indiana-East and Madonna University in the St. Xavier Thanksgiving Classic. The setbacks left Trinity with a five-game losing streak and eight losses in its last nine games entering this past Wednesday’s game at Viterbo. The 78-65 loss to Roosevelt was the Trolls’ second in as many Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference outings this season, and was due to slow starts in each half. It took Trinity almost three minutes to score a field goal, and it was down by nine points quickly, en route to trailing by 13 at the break. Aside from Jake Van Den Berg’s 3-pointer, there was another slump to start the second half, and the deficit was too much to make up against the Lakers. Van Den Berg’s 13 points led the Trolls, and while four players scored at least 10 points, the same was true for Roosevelt, which was paced by Kevin Priebe’s 23 and game-leading eight rebounds. The boards belonged to the Lakers by a 36-29 margin. Friday’s 84-76 loss to IndianaEast was decided by a five-minute stretch in the second half, when the Red Wolves broke a 43-43 tie with a 10-2 run from which Trinity couldn’t recover. Indiana-East’s Tyler Fangman and Cody Banet scored 23 points each, negating the Trolls’ five double-figure men, of whom Jared Jones (18 points) led the way. The difference came on the boards. Indiana-East pulled down 14 offensive rebounds while shooting 47 percent — and 62 percent in the second half, when Trinity shot 59 percent itself — and outrebounded Trinity 37-33 overall. Aside from Ezekiel Odonkor’s 14 rebounds, nobody on the Trolls had more than six. Saturday brought an off-key performance in the form of an 8460 loss to Madonna. The 24-point defeat was similar to the others — Madonna shot better from the field (52-to-39 percent) and outrebounded Trinity 42-26.
The Trolls fell down fast, as they trailed 24-6 and couldn’t recover despite 11 points each from Logan Vos, Odonkor and Jones. *** • Record: 2-8 overall, 0-2 CCAC, 2-2 home, 0-3 away, 0-3 neutral. Leaders (through Nov. 29): Jared Jones 13.9 ppg., 25 assists; Ezekiel Odonkor 8.3 rpg., 9 blocks; Cody Rhorer 8 steals. • Schedule: Saturday, at Trinity International University, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, at Indiana-Northwest, 3 p.m.; Dec. 17, at Cardinal Stritch University, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, vs. Judson, 3 p.m. WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Roosevelt won the CCAC last season, and showed no sign of diminished quality when meeting Trinity last week. The Lakers rolled over the Trolls, administering a 91-57 spanking. The loss was Trinity’s third straight, and it was a comprehensive one. Three more road games loom before the Trolls play at home again. Trinity trailed 51-21 at intermission, closing the second-half gap from 47 points to the 34-point margin found at the finish by scoring against the Lakers’ second string. But the general theme of this season — and the previous one — continued. The Trolls’ shooting percentage (34) was less than Roosevelt’s (48), and outside of a 46-43 rebounding advantage for the locals, the Lakers held the edge in every statistical category. Caitlin Cody led Trinity with 20 points. She and Rebecca DeHaan (11 points) both pulled down 10 rebounds. *** • Record: 2-8 overall, 0-2 CCAC, 1-3 home, 1-4 away, 0-1 neutral. Leaders: Allie Paluchniak 10.3 ppg., 23 assists, 14 steals; Caitlin Cody 7.1 rpg., 6 blocks; Rebecca DeHaan 14 steals; Brooke Bambrick 6 blocks. • Schedule: Saturday, at Trinity International University, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, at Goshen, noon CT; Dec. 17, at Cardinal Stritch University, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, vs. Judson University, 1 p.m. VOLLEYBALL The Trolls (37-7) were set for at least a three-day run at the NAIA Championship, in roundrobin play from this past Tuesday through today. Trinity was slated to play Park University (Mo.) today at 1 p.m., following matches against defend-
ing national champion Concordia (Calif.) on Tuesday and Georgetown (Ky.) on Wednesday. The top two teams of that quartet move to single-elimination play beginning Friday. The final match is Saturday at 7 p.m. *** • Record: 37-7 overall entering NAIA Championship, 17-1 CCAC, 13-0 home, 9-1 away, 15-6 neutral. Leaders: Kaitlin Feddema 429 kills; Erynn Schuh 45 aces, 10.18 sets per game; Ellie Raebel 571 digs; Jessica Wiltjer 174 blocks. • Schedule: NAIA Championship at Sioux City, Iowa: today, vs. Park (Mo.), 1 p.m.; FridaySaturday: TBA. WOMEN’S SOCCER The second-seeded Trolls (15-32) began National Christian College Athletic Association Championship play against eighth-seeded Houghton (N.Y.), in Kissimmee, Fla., and continued this past Wednesday against Azusa Pacific (Calif.). The survivor from that threeteam group was to join the winners of two other groups, plus the next-best squad from all three in the NCCAA semifinals on Friday. The championship match is Saturday. Trinity advanced via a 2-0 victory over Judson, which was goalkeeper Becky Gold’s seventh shutout of the season. Abby McDonald (fifth goal) and Rachael Webb (team-high 17th) scored for the Trolls in the 20th and 81st minutes, respectively. Gold made six saves, while Trinity put nine shots on goal against Judson keeper Sara Hoffman. Houghton (13-3-1), a provisional NCAA Division III school, beat Mt. Vernon Nazarene 2-0 to also advance, while Azusa Pacific (12-2-1) won the Pacific West, an NCAA Division II league, but is too new to the league to advance to NCAA Tournament play. Thus, Azusa Pacific accepted an at-large bid after dropping a 2-0 decision to Point Loma in the NCCAA West final. *** • Record: 15-3-2 overall, 9-1-1 CCAC, 9-2-1 home, 6-1-1 away, 0-0 neutral. Leaders: Rachael Webb 17 goals, 8 assists, 42 points; Becky Gold, 0.94 goalsagainst average, .845 save percentage (87 saves, 16 goals against, 6 shutouts). • Schedule: NCCAA Championship at Kissimmee, Fla.: FridaySaturday: TBA.
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Marist’s Dajawe Black calls out a play while bringing the ball upcourt for the Lady RedHawks last Monday versus South Shore. they could hit 3s and we left way too many shooters open. If you give a good shooter time, he’s going to hit shots. “I think conditioning was a factor [for us], but I didn’t like our mentality in this one. Our learning curve has to be steep if we want to be successful. We were never able to put a run on and erase that 16-point [deficit] we built for ourselves [in the first half].” Washington (13 points), Parker (12), Wolterink (10) and Wright (eight) were the Knights’ ringleaders in their final tourney outing. Christian was back home this past Tuesday, when it hosted Evergreen Park.
Statistics Chgo. Christian Tremont
Washington 7, Wright 7, Spencer 6. Assists: Parker 5. Steals: Wright 5. Chgo. Christian Princeville
Chicago Christian Scoring: Washington 15, Parker 13, Wolterink 10, Wright 6, Boss 3, Leo 2, Spencer 2. Rebounds: Wright 10. Assists: Wright 5. Steals: Wright 5. Chgo. Christian 13 7 15 10 - 45 Midwest Central 13 9 7 6 - 35 Chicago Christian Scoring: Parker 14, Wolterink 11, Washington 8, Wright 8, Spencer 4. Rebounds: Washington 8, Wolterink 7. Assists: Parker 5. Steals: Wright 5, Parker 4. Chgo. Christian Brimfield
13 14 15 17 18 17
9 - 51 9 - 61
Chicago Christian Scoring: Wright 20, Winchester 9, Parker 6, Washington 6, Spencer 4, Wolterink 4, Leo 2. Rebounds:
12 10 17 12 - 51 10 6 11 9 - 36
13 8 10 18 - 49 23 14 12 23 - 72
Chicago Christian Scoring: Washington 13, Parker 12, Wolterink 10, Wright 8, Winchester 4, Spencer 2. Rebounds: Spencer 10, Wright 9. Assists: Wright 4. Steals: Wright 4.
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Chargers (Continued from page 1) Gardner, Goral, Sebastian Kolpak and Nick Sims still fall into the lesser-known category. Yet, like so many other athletes who’ve passed through Daniels’ programs over the years, they’re finding important niches to fill. “Everybody sort of chipped in, and that’s the encouraging thing,” Daniels said. “You can’t [always] rely on one kid to pull you through. “There are things we’ve got to get better at — we didn’t draw a charge all week, which is unheard of for our teams — but it’s nice when other guys do their part. That’s the biggest thing I liked. They got some confidence [from that].” Against Nazareth, a 13-0 surge by the Chargers in the third quarter allowed them to break open a 29-28 game. Strus contributed four points to the cause, but just as important to the run were Sims’ 3-pointer, Goral’s bucket, and a steal and layup by Kolpak. “A 13-0 run means you got stops,” Daniels said. “I thought our defense really stepped up. It could have gone either way [before that], but [Nazareth] tried to run with us and they took quick shots.” And with White on the floor, Stagg’s lead was safe. “Kevin White is like [former New York Yankees pitcher] Mariano Rivera — he’s a closer,” Daniels said. “It’s really hard to trap Kevin [and force mistakes] because he’s such a good ball handler and he knows his angles. He only had four turnovers, which is nothing considering that he handles the ball on every possession.”
Stagg 58 St. Laurence 40 The Vikings hung with the Chargers for most of the first half last Wednesday, but Stagg created a bit of breathing room for itself before intermission, which it entered with a 29-21 lead in tow. Thanks to the Strus-White duo, things never got any better for St. Laurence, which was outscored by five points in each of the last two periods. Between them, the Chargers’ big guns accounted for 41 points, although Vikings coach Mark Sevedge noted that six of Strus’ 21 markers came on transition baskets. “We’ve got nobody near his size, [so] I think the guys that guarded him did a pretty good job,” Sevedge said. “I thought his kids played really hard,” Daniels said, referring to Sevedge’s athletes. “They were scrappy and they battled us early. Mark’s a good guy and he’s coaching them up.” One thing definitely not working in St. Laurence’s favor was its long-distance shooting. While the Vikings were an acceptable 9-of-20 from inside the arc, their accuracy rate dipped below 25 percent outside it as they canned just 4-of-17 3-point attempts. “You live and die by the 3 [sometimes],” Sevedge said. “Unfortunately, we died by it three times [during the tournament].” Quentin Forberg paced St. Laurence with 17 points, Matt Gurgone had 10, and guard Tim Delaney provided the Vikings with five points, five rebounds and three assists. More impressive to Sevedge was the latter’s work on the defensive end throughout the tournament — Delaney got charges called against foes seven times in four games. ***
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Section 2 Prior to tangling with St. Laurence, the Chargers bagged wins over Lindblom and Willowbrook. In both cases, Stagg distanced itself after engaging in a tight opening period — Lindblom, in fact, scored eight of the first 10 points last Monday. Strus was the Chargers’ main man in both contests, as he roasted the Eagles with 28 points and then poured in 30 versus the Warriors. Meanwhile, neither of the Chargers’ opponents was able to settle into a prolonged offensive groove. Their willingness to keep launching perimeter shots actually played into Stagg’s hands. “Every team we played wanted to shoot the 3-pointer,” Daniels said. “They kept firing it, and long shot [means] long rebound. We got it and we were off. “We were doing a real good job of getting the ball in transition and we just sort of put on the jets in the second half [of each game].” Nazareth Academy 51 St. Laurence 37 Long-range inaccuracy was also the Vikings’ bane in their seasonopener, as a 6-of-29 display of 3point shooting undermined their bid to topple the Roadrunners last Monday. What was unusual about St. Laurence’s struggles was that, for the most part, they didn’t stem from a failure to properly execute. “Twenty-five of those were outstanding looks — open shots we want our guys to take,” Sevedge said. “That was a game we could have had, but I think missing those open shots got inside our kids’ heads a little bit and kind of set the tone for the rest of the week. If we would have had more success there, I think things would have gone differently [from
Moraine athletics wrap Come-from-behind win highlights Cyclones’ week By Maura Vizza
team would possess a better record to date had it played with the same degree of intensity at other times. *** Last weekend was a disappointment to Moraine, as it dropped two games at the Cincinnati State Tech and Community College Surge Classic Tournament. The Cyclones squared off with the host school on Friday and were routed 106-44. Besides not coping well with the winners’ defensive pressure and giving their shooters too many open looks, Moraine was also hampered by the absence of Ward, one of its best players, because of an injury. According to Howard, that affected his other athletes psychologically. Harris’ double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds paced the Cyclones. Shannon contributed 12 points, five rebounds and three assists, and Ostruskevicius supplied 11 points and four boards. The news wasn’t much better on Saturday, as Moraine fell to a 116-89 defeat against Malcolm X College. The Cyclones were within 28-21 in the first half before enduring a cold spell that couldn’t be completely overcome.
Shannon (19 points), Harris (15 points, seven rebounds), Kaiser (14 points), Jason Allen (11 points), Juillerat (10 points, three assists) and John Curran (eight rebounds) all played well for Moraine in a losing cause, which pleased Howard. He also liked the fight the Cyclones demonstrated much of the way. “Other teams [in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference] are 5-3 or 5-4, so we’re still in the mix,” Howard said. “All these games are preparing us for the conference [and] the scores are not indicative of who we are as a team. “We have what it takes, [but] we need to rise to the occasion when we play better teams. Our Achilles heel is rebounding — we definitely need to work on that. “[Our players are] discouraged, but I still believe in my guys. As long as we keep working hard, we still can be in it. When we play aggressive and don’t settle for jump shots and attack the rim, we’re a much better team.” WOMEN’S BASKETBALL The Cyclones lost to the College of DuPage, 63-60, last Tuesday at home.
Devils early and trailed by 14 at intermission. Even though Hinsdale Central was limited to 17 points (Continued from page 1) after the break, Sandburg was from one large media outlet. When unable to make up much ground, the Meteors scored 23 second-pe- thanks to 29 percent shooting. riod points and assumed a 36-29 “I don’t know if it was [due halftime lead, they appeared in to] the big win from the night control of the proceedings. before, but it was the tale of two But De La Salle got “Niko-ized” games,” Allen said. “I thought we in the third quarter. Niko Cahue got very rushed offensively and and Niko Kogionis both deposited their size hurt us. six points for the Eagles in that “We didn’t do a good job of frame — Kogionis doing so on a matching up with them physically pair of 3-point buckets — and and we weren’t able to establish point guard Alec Martinez drilled an inside presence. They were able another trey. to keep us away from the rim It all added up to a 22-10 scoring and forced us to shoot from the advantage for Sandburg, which perimeter.” then held on for a 66-60 triumph The Devils’ superior size also that Allen jokingly called “the up- translated into a hefty 37-19 edge set of the century.” on the glass. Hinsdale included a “I’m real happy to get the win dozen offensive rebounds among — it says a lot about the kids,” its total, which led to 21 points. he said. “We felt good about the No Eagles player managed to game. reach double figures in scoring. “Last year, we came out of the Pete Paxinos’ nine points topped gate and really struggled, so I’m Sandburg and Kogionis tallied glad to get that first one under our seven. belts. This was great for the kids’ 56 confidence because [the Meteors] Hinsdale South 40 were very talented, and I’m very Sandburg It was more of the same on proud of them in that regard.” Cahue and Kogionis finished Friday, at least offensively, as the with 27 and 14 points, respectively, Eagles once again struggled to get and the former also grabbed nine anything substantive going. Allen rebounds. Cahue notched one- cited the presence of 6-foot-9 Horthird of his points in the fourth nets sophomore Barrett Benson as quarter to keep De Salle at bay. a factor in his team’s lackluster Allen, though, credited the third production. period as the most instrumental “He kept us out of the lane,” one in terms of deciding the out- Allen said. “I wasn’t happy with come. our performance offensively be “Twenty-two points, for us, is a cause everybody on our team was lot in one quarter,” he said. “We too perimeter-oriented.” got good shot opportunities and Martinez and Kogionis both open 3s in transition.” had nine points to pace Sandburg, Sandburg went 9-of-18 from which could not get closer than 3-point range and clicked on 59 eight in the fourth quarter. 61 percent of its shots overall. It also Sandburg 57 picked up 13 points at the char- Glenbard South A new wrinkle in the Hinsdale ity stripe. Hinsdale Central 47 Central Tournament was its crossSandburg 37 promotion with an event hosted The Eagles couldn’t carry their by Glenbard West. On Saturday, good fortune over into Tuesday, that pitted the Eagles against as they fell behind the host Red the Raiders in a game played at
Glenbard East. And coming forward to headline for Sandburg was junior Joe Ruzevich, whose eight first-period points fueled a 20-6 getaway. Ruzevich ended the contest with a team-best 17 points, a performance that Cahue backed with 12 points of his own. Martinez added 10. Glenbard South rallied in the second frame and reduced the margin to one, then inched in front by a point in the third quarter. But the foul line became the Eagles’ ally over the last eight minutes, as they went 9-of-13 from there to seal their victory deal. “I was glad to see us come back and get a win after losing two in a row,” said Allen, whose club faces Lincoln-Way East in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue game on Friday.
Moraine Valley College’s men have a fondness for coming from behind on the basketball court, and that strategy worked out well for the Cyclones last Tuesday. A slow start and flat performance put Moraine in arrears of the College of DuPage at halftime, but the Cyclones rallied behind Kyle Ward and Johnte Shannon in the second half to bag a 78-66 win over the Chaparrals. Ward and Shannon combined for 26 points and were included among five double-digit scorers. Also providing solid performances on Moraine’s behalf were Paulius Ostruskevicius (15 points, five rebounds), Cameron Juillerat (15 points, three assists), Stagg alumnus Brett Kaiser (12 points, 11 rebounds) and Des’nique Harris (eight points, nine rebounds), In addition to his team-high 16 points, Ward had five rebounds and three assists, while Shannon complemented his 10 markers with six steals, five rebounds and four assists. First-year coach David Howard liked the energy he saw from the Cyclones over the final 20 minutes and asserted that the
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St. Laurence’s Tim Delaney drives to the basket during last Wednesday’s matchup with Stagg at the John McBride Classic. a win-loss standpoint].” Forberg, Gurgone and Mike Witkowski all netted eight points to lead the Vikings, who were guilty of only 10 turnovers. Sevedge also felt his guys were respectable on the defensive end, even though Nazareth was awarded 35 free throws, 19 more than St. Laurence. “[The Warriors] were much bigger than us, but I thought we guarded well,” he said. “We’re real young — every game we started four juniors and a senior, and for a lot of [our kids], this was their first time on a varsity floor. At times we played like it, [but] I thought we played very well [here], especially defensively.”
the Vikings in their losing cause. Delaney pitched in with 12 points, four assists and three rebounds, while Forberg tossed in nine points. St. Laurence connected on 13-of-35 shots, but was just 2-of-16 from 3-point territory. The Vikings also misfired 10 times in 33 chances at the line. St. Laurence 52 Willowbrook 44 A 10-2 getaway for the Vikings on Saturday gave them the boost they needed to defeat the Warriors and salvage some tournament success. Willowbrook did climb to within a deuce in the fourth quarter, but 11 free throws helped St. Laurence survive. Gurgone hit five of those foul shots, part of a 28-point outburst for him. His production included a perfect 6-of-6 effort from behind the arc. Delaney added 13 points, and both players, plus Forberg, dished out three assists. “I was kind of hoping we could get out of there with a 2-2 start [to the season],” Sevedge said. “We could have, but I’m really happy with how hard we played. As young as we are and with our [lack of] size, I’m a little nervous, but I thought we went after it and executed well.” For the first time in four games, the Vikings demonstrated a good shooting eye as they drilled over 50 percent of their field-goal tries, which included a 7-of-14 display on 3s.
Lindblom 54 St. Laurence 49 The Vikings spotted the Eagles a first-period edge and spent the rest of last Tuesday in chase mode. They were as close as two points during the fourth stanza, and in the late going reduced a nine-point deficit to three behind a long ball from Forberg and Delaney’s threepoint play. With 20 seconds left, St. Laurence fouled Lindblom’s poorest free-throw shooter and saw that strategy rewarded with two misses. However, the Vikings were unable to corral a rebound and the Eagles got two more chances at the stripe, which they converted to hold St. Laurence at bay. “I felt this game was decided on the boards,” Sevedge said. “The timely rebounds they got really Statistics hurt us. As small as we are defensively, it’s going to be big for St. Laurence 12 9 8 11 - 40 us to play as well as we can on Stagg 12 17 13 16 - 58 the boards.” Dan Curley’s 19 points topped St. Laurence Scoring: Forberg 17, Gur-
gone 10, Delaney 5, Dan Curley 4, Radford 4. Rebounds: Delaney 5. Assists: Delaney 3. Stagg Scoring: Strus 21, White 20, Gardner 8, Goral 8, Kolpak 1. Rebounds: Strus 8. Assists: White 4. Nazareth Acad. Stagg
12 11 10 18 - 51 8 19 24 15 - 66
Stagg Scoring: Strus 21, White 17, Gardner 10, Goral 9, Sims 5, Kolpak 4. Rebounds: Gardner 8, Goral 8, Strus 6. Assists: White 6. Willowbrook Stagg
11 9 18 12 - 50 12 27 23 10 - 72
Stagg Scoring: Strus 30, Goral 16, White 7, Gardner 6, Kolpak 6, Sims 6, Jordan 1. Rebounds: Strus 6. Assists: White 5. Nazareth Acad. St. Laurence
13 11 11 16 - 51 10 14 5 12 - 37
St. Laurence Scoring: Forberg 8, Gurgone 8, Witkowski 8, Kelly 4, Delaney 3, Cummings 2, Dan Curley 2, Radford 2. Rebounds: Gurgone 5. Assists: Delaney 4. Lindblom St. Laurence
16 10 12 16 - 54 13 12 7 17 - 49
St. Laurence Scoring: Dan Curley 19, Delaney 12, Forberg 9, Gurgone 6, Radford 4, Witkowski 1. Rebounds: Delaney 3. Assists: Delaney 4. Willowbrook St. Laurence
9 16 17 13
7 12 - 44 9 13 - 52
St. Laurence Scoring: Gurgone 28, Delaney 13, Dan Curley 3, Forberg 3, Witkowski 3, Kelly 2. Rebounds: Witkowski 5. Assists: Delaney 3, Forberg 3, Gurgone 3.
Statistics Sandburg De La Salle
13 16 22 15 - 66 13 23 10 14 - 60
Sandburg Scoring: Cahue 27, Kogionis 14, Paxinos 8, Straka 6, Martinez 4, Ruzevich 4, Manthey 3. Rebounds: Cahue 9. Assists: Martinez 6. Sandburg 9 7 8 13 - 37 Hinsdale Central 17 13 11 6 - 47 Sandburg Scoring: Paxinos 9, Kogionis 7, Cahue 6, Straka 6, T. Demogerontas 3, Manthey 3, Martinez 3. Rebounds: Straka 4. Sandburg Hinsdale South
7 9 11 13 - 40 14 11 14 17 - 56
Sandburg Scoring: Kogionis 9, Martinez 9, Manthey 6, Cahue 5, Piazza 5, Straka 3, Paxinos 2, Ruzevich 1. Sandburg Glenbard South
20 9 13 19 - 61 6 22 15 14 - 57
Sandburg Scoring: Ruzevich 17, Cahue 12, Martinez 10, Kogionis 6, Straka 6, Mansour 4, T. Demogerontas 3, Manthey 3.
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Stagg’s Max Strus squares up to launch a 3-point shot last Wednesday versus St. Laurence. Strus tallied a game-high 21 points for the Chargers in their win.
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Community sports news Sarah Herold (Dennison University), Brooke Heimerl (Millikin University) and Karli McLaughlin (Quincy University). Other spring-season athletes who selected their future schools were baseball players Ryan Donegan (Concordia University), Sean Leland (University of Louisville) and Bryan Pall (University of Michigan), and soccer players Emily Osoba (University of Illinois) and Samantha Messina (University of Illinois-Chicago). Also declaring her college intentions was tennis player Molly Traverso, who will continue her education at John Carroll University in Ohio. Dave Sinclair
Sinclair honored as ‘Man of the Year’
The Catholic Grade School Football Conference posthumously selected Dave Sinclair as its “Man of the Year” for 2013. The announcement was made at a grade-school all-star football game played at St. Rita on Nov. 23. Sinclair, who succumbed to ALS in September, spent many years as a football coach at St. Patricia.
Mt. Assisi student-athletes named state scholars
Six student-athletes from Mt. Assisi were recently feted for their academic accomplishments by getting named as Illinois State Scholars. Included among the Screeching Eagles chosen for the honor were two local residents: Mary Kate Wetzel, of Palos Heights, and Jeslyn Vayalil, of Orland Park. Also recognized were Jacqueline Freeman, Patricia Peters, Rachel Sepulveda and Lauryn White.
Hickory Hills, Palos Hills baseball programs merge
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.
Midwest Elite looking for softball players
Midwest Elite Diamond 19-andover women’s fast-pitch softball After years of competing against club is looking for college-rostered each other as local rivals, Hickory players to compete in the sumHills Youth Baseball and the Palos mer of 2014. Hills Baseball Association have The team will play in four local merged into one organization. tournaments — including nation The new entity will be known als — and two round-robin events. as “Hills Baseball Softball Asso- All positions will be considered, ciation,” and provide baseball and but specific needs include pitcher, softball at all levels for children catcher and infield/slapper. No aged 4-16. HBSA, which will con- practices are required. duct play on fields in both com- For more information, conmunities, will accept youngsters tact Bill Lammel at 289-3438 or from throughout the southwest ditrfp73@aol.com. suburbs for recreational participation, as well as for its part-time St. Al’s 8th-graders complete and full-time travel teams. impressive basketball run Registration dates are Jan. 11 Two St. Alexander 8th-grade and Feb. 8 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each girls’ basketball teams captured day. Both Saturday sessions will titles in the South Side Catholic be held at Conrady Junior High Tournament at Mother McAuley. School, Roberts Road and 97th Defeated in the championship conStreet in Hickory Hills. tests were squads representing George Czarnik, of Hickory MHR and St. Barnabas. Hills, and Peter Donahue, of The two St. Al’s teams are no Palos Hills, will serve as HBSA strangers to success, having claimed president and vice president, re32 championships of some sort over spectively. For more information a five-year span. Those feats include about the new organization or 11 regular-season crowns and 10 how to become involved with it, tournament titles in two different contact Czarnik at 599-6983. leagues, plus three tourney championships apiece at Mother McAuley Sandburg athletes and Incarnation. make college choices The key has been a sense Ten Sandburg athletes recently of selflessness — no head-andfinalized their college choices by shoulders-above-the-rest star has signing National Letters of In- emerged from St. Al’s ranks, as tent. different players have routinely Four of them were softball play- stepped up to deliver a spark on ers. Lady Eagles making their either the offensive or defensive decisions official were Caroline end. That balance was created by Kuzel (St. Xavier University), a sense of camaraderie, which one
Basketball roundup (Continued from page 4) Marist started its comeback with a hard-fought 67-63 win over Oak Park-River Forest. Daniela Boricich broke a 63-all tie with the Lady Huskies at the 34.2-second mark by hitting both ends of a 1-and-1, then Tehya Fortune cashed in on another pair of charity tosses with 16.5 seconds left to lock it up. Fortune finished with a teamhigh 12 points, while Brooke Wyderski (12 rebounds), Madison Naujokas (11 points) and Skylar Patterson (11) also performed well for the Lady RedHawks. In the championship matchup with the Lady Warriors, Wyderski’s double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds led the way for Marist (4-1). Fortune added 11 points, while Patterson chipped in 10 points and six rebounds. The Lady RedHawks were declared the tourney champion because of this head-to-head victory over Crete, which also went 3-1 last week. MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs split a pair of games last week. Morgan Park doled out a 58-47 setback on Tuesday, but Mother McAuley rebounded with a 51-47 triumph over Maine West at the Hoffman Estates Tournament on Friday. Elizabeth Nye was a dominant figure for the Macs (3-2) versus the Lady Mustangs as she tossed in 28 points. Raven Willis added six, Amy Balich had five points and seven rebounds, and Claire
Two St. Alexander’s 8th-grade girls’ basketball teams won recent tournament championships at Mother McAuley. of the girls stated this way: “We Bob Dytrych, Mike O’Leary, Bret went to the basketball evaluations Rosynek, Brian Reidy, Jim Ryan as relative strangers in 4th grade and Ed Touhy previously. and exited as best friends and a family as 8th-graders.” Palos Park to host Comprising the St. Al’s rosters were Maddie Brennan, Ally Corcoran, Anna Djikas, Lauren Dytrych, Emma Fisher, Maddie Glennon, Emily Marx, Annie McKenna, Jesse McMahon, Abby Munro, Molly Murrihy, Molly O’Leary, Sam Reidy, Abby Rosynek, Jaime Ryan, Eileen Somers and Moira Touhy. St. Al’s coaches included Tom Murrhy and Mike Glennon this year, as well as Mike Ahern, Bridget Brennan,
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 de-
velopment. 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.
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hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning, but space is limited. Registration is currently underway. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com or call 1-866-622-4487.
Oak Lawn High School to host Openings for baseball camp in January Oak Lawn High School will Diamond in the Rough 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
Diamond in the Rough fast-pitch 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.
Mueller totaled five points and six rebounds. McAuley entered the game without Shea O’Malley (ankle), Lauren Carlson (back) and Molly O’Malley (illness). The Macs also lost guard Molly McGinty to an ankle injury midway through the first period. Nye (18 points, eight assists), and Erin Drynan (17 points, 11 rebounds) were McAuley’s ringleaders against Maine West. SHEPARD The Lady Astros were defeated twice last week at the Beecher Tournament, as they dropped verdicts to Peotone (50-31) and Tinley Park (45-41) on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Dae Jae Williams had 21 points and eight rebounds for Shepard (1-5) in the third-place contest versus the Lady Titans after scoring nine against the Lady Blue Devils. CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Lady Knights lost a pair of games at last week’s Lincoln-Way Central Tournament as they came up short against both LincolnWay West (55-35) and Plainfield North (67-56). Anna Persenaire posted a double-double of 21 points and 11 rebounds for Chicago Christian (1-3) in the latter contest. Submitted photo SANDBURG Oak Lawn’s girls’ basketball team won four games and a tournament championship at Glenbard East last week, giving it a 5-0 start The Lady Eagles gained a split to the 2013-14 season. at the Hinsdale South Tournament last week. Central on Saturday. points and 13 rebounds. was followed up by another, 46-24 seconds remaining lifted the Lady Sandburg downed Plainfield The Eagles entered the current versus Oak Forest on Friday. Mustangs to a thrilling 39-38 vicMT. ASSISI Nicole Carli notched 11 points tory over Elmwood Park at the South 61-30 behind 17 points week with a 2-1 ledger. from Sam Youngwirth and 12 by Host Riverside-Brookfield and Maggie Bennett added eight Immaculate Conception TournaQUEEN OF PEACE Erin Cronin. Youngwirth stood nosed out the Screeching Eagles for the Pride (0-4) against the ment on Friday. Zoe Monks led Evergreen Park tall again on Saturday, but her 16 56-55 in Thanksgiving tourna- Downers Grove South nipped Lady Mustangs. points weren’t enough to prevent ment play last Monday. Mary the Pride 39-38 last Tuesday in (4-4) with 17 points, while NiEVERGREEN PARK the Lady Eagles (3-1) from suffer- Kate Wetzel was Mt. Assisi’s top the Lyons Township Tournacole Larkin scored 10 and Nard ing a tough 58-55 loss to Hinsdale gun with a double-double of 25 ment. That Queen of Peace loss Jonie Nard’s basket with 10 finished with eight.
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Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) The title was Richards’ first in the season-opening tournament since 2009. “We’ll take the 4-0,” Chappetto said. “I think people were stunned to see we were 4-0 without Tears and Shannon. I kind of was, too. “And it’s not like we won by last-second shots or any of the crazy stuff — we beat everyone pretty good. If everything remains normal, we’ll have depth at a lot of positions.” Chappetto pegged Slaughter as the perfect example of a breakthrough player. “He’d never been on any Richards team before,” Chappetto said of the 6-foot-6 senior guard. “He had some maturity issues [previously], but I’ve seen some [positive] changes. And his game has improved.” Chappetto admitted the Bulldogs entered into their first contest “with a lot of question marks,” but District 218 sister school Shepard derived no real benefit from that uncertainty. Behind five 3s from Othman, Richards constructed a commanding 41-27 lead by halftime and was never seriously challenged over the final 16 minutes. “That was one of those Richards starts when we’re good,” Chappetto said. “We play quick, get easy baskets and shoot the ball well.” Jacob Littleton tried to keep the Astros in the hunt by tallying all but three of his squad’s 17 third-quarter points, but his outburst couldn’t make a dent in the differential. Meier and Othman combined for 41 points between them, and freshman Catledge flashed star potential by torching Shepard for nine points, eight rebounds, three steals and two assists in just 12 minutes of floor time. “You always worry about freshmen, but he doesn’t have any ego,” Chappetto said of Catledge. “And he has the best hands of probably anybody I’ve ever coached. He gets everything that comes his way.” According to Chappetto, having the Chicago State Universitybound Meier around is a big plus for everyone else on the Bulldogs’ roster. “We had the best player in the tournament and he makes life easier for everybody,” Chappetto said. “It’s like having six guys out there. Obviously, we’re going to establish Meier in the post until [opponents] find somebody good enough to guard him, but when teams try to double- and tripleteam him, that opens things up for other people.” Richards took 68 shots from the field and connected on 46 percent of them. The Bulldogs registered a 42 percent success rate from 3-point range and sank 10-of-14 free throws. By contrast, Shepard shot 40 percent from the floor and 47 percent at the line. Also hampering the Astros were 18 turnovers — 10 of which resulted directly from Richards steals — and a 36-22 disadvantage on the glass. “Richards has got a nice team — I was impressed,” Shepard coach Tony Chiuccariello said. “And we’re really inexperienced. Even some of the seniors we have didn’t play as juniors, so we’ve got a few growing pains to go through.” Littleton’s 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting paced the Astros. Kyle Longfield added 10 points and was one of three Shepard players to collect four rebounds. Richards 58 Andrew 26 Chappetto thought there were moments against Shepard when his team experienced “a defensive lull that looked really troubling,” but there was nothing of the sort emanating from the Bulldogs’ side last Tuesday. Not only did Richards hold the Thunderbolts to one first-half field goal, but it never loosened its suffocating grip. Andrew ended the game with only eight baskets in 49 tries, a performance that was low-lighted by an 0-of-15 exhibition from 3-point land. The T’bolts also missed half of their 20 charity tosses. “I think our defense was really good and they shot poorly,” Chappetto said. “I think some of our efforts made them take bad shots. “They played really fast the first night [against Chicago Perspectives Charter], and I think they thought they could do the same against us. We were challenging a lot of their shots at the end of the press.” Andrew was facing an uphill climb of 18 points after 16 minutes, thanks both to Richards’ stern defense — the ’Dogs finished with 13 steals — and Meier’s 12-point eruption in the second period. The big senior ended the contest with a double-double of 21 points and 13 boards. Othman and Alexander each chipped in 10 points, while Catledge had six points, nine rebounds and four steals. Richards went 19-of-42 from the field. Richards 67 Perspectives Charter 58 The Panthers used a shortened
lineup in last Wednesday’s game and, interestingly, that gave the Bulldogs some first-half problems. Othman (10 points) and Meier got the Bulldogs off and running in the opening quarter, but Perspectives Charter was within one at the break and two at halftime. In the third period, however, Richards benefited from the stricter enforcement of handcheck and body-contact rules that are in place this season and took 13 free throws. A technical foul called on the Panthers’ coach also contributed to the Bulldogs’ charity-toss bounty, which paved the way for a 16-point uprising and 12-point lead after 24 minutes. “The game lacked a lot of flow,” Chappetto said, “and maybe that helped us.” Richards’ edge grew as big as 20 in the fourth quarter, but after Othman fouled out, Perspectives Charter was able to make some inroads. The Bulldogs were never in danger of relinquishing their lead, but they also weren’t able to emphatically slam the door on their foe. Meier (20 points), Othman (16) and Catledge (12, including 9-of11 at the stripe) were Richards’ offensive stars, while Slaughter loomed large as a defensive presence. His work on the Panthers’ David Bryant was a key to the ’Dogs’ success — after scoring 12 first-quarter points, Bryant netted just two more baskets over the next two frames. “A lot of different guys are stepping up,” Chappetto said. “We’re playing nine or 10 guys, and some of them are guys I thought would be cut.” Richards 59 Marist 40 Under a revamped tournament format that divided eight teams into two separate pools, the Bulldogs met up with the RedHawks to decide an overall champion. Like Richards, Marist had chalked up three consecutive victories to begin its 2013-14 campaign. And 16 minutes into the title clash, the two teams were evenly matched. With Meier beset by foul trouble, the Bulldogs had a difficult time generating a great deal of offense, and their halftime lead stood at a meager two points (23-21). But everything changed in the third quarter. With Meier back in action and supplying nine points, Richards embarked on a momentum-shifting 17-0 run that put it in full command. “We really turned up the pressure and forced them to rush,” Chappetto said of the RedHawks, “and I think their inexperience showed a little bit there.” Othman (19 points) and Meier (17) again led the way for the Bulldogs. Catledge scored eight points, two of which came on a thunderous dunk that followed a steal. Perspectives Charter 69 Shepard 43 Last Tuesday’s matchup against the Panthers presented Chiuccariello with a reunion of sorts — on the opposite sideline sat Javon Mamon and Mike Smith. Mamon is a former HomewoodFlossmoor player whom Chiuccariello remembered from the Astros’ days in the now-defunct SICA East, and Mamon’s brother, Jesse, once played for Shepard. So, too, did Smith, who teamed with Michael Hall, Reggie George and Jon Cleveland to form one of the Astros’ best-ever contingents in the early 2000s. Mamon and Smith put aside any personal fondness of Chiuccariello long enough to have Perspectives Charter dole out a defeat. The Panthers outscored Shepard in every quarter, starting with a 12-7 advantage in the opening period. While Chiuccariello had no trouble crediting Perspectives Charter for all it did right, he also thought the Astros “could have done some things better out there.” “We could have done a better job with our effort and execution,” Chiuccariello said. “I was disappointed with the team aspect — we didn’t do a very good job of moving the ball and we forced some things on an individual basis. That’s not what I consider to be Shepard basketball. “We always talk about [the fact] there are things we can control, and this was the one game out of four I felt we didn’t play very well.” Evidence of the Astros’ lack of sharing was found in their total of just eight assists. Longfield (13 points) and Littleton (12) both cracked the double-figure plateau in scoring, but Shepard shot only 30 percent from the floor while committing 23 turnovers and getting out-rebounded by a 3721 margin. Andrew 53 Shepard 48 The Astros and T’bolts went toe-to-toe for three periods and took a 40-all tie into the final frame last Wednesday, but Andrew inched in front near the end and handed Shepard a tough-to-swallow loss. Littleton’s layup off a Zack Hexel assist had the Astros within a point with two minutes to go, but Shepard missed a 3-pointer on its next trip down the floor and then allowed the T’bolts to
Thursday, December 5, 2013 Section 2 rebound their own missed free throw. Andrew, which had netted a basket right before the charity toss, ran more seconds off the clock to put the Astros into a deeper — and ultimately inescapable — hole. But while his club suffered a third straight setback, Chiuccariello saw a light in the apparent darkness. “I thought it was the hardest and most together we’ve played so far,” he said. “When you do those things, you’re at least giving yourself a chance to win.” For the first time in three games, Shepard played even with its foe on the glass and committed fewer turnovers. Littleton (16 points, five assists) and Longfield (12 points, six rebounds) once again gave the Astros’ attack much of its juice, but Shepard’s accuracy rate continued to languish near the 40 percent mark. Shepard 74 Southland Prep 41 Everything finally clicked for the Astros on Saturday, when they drubbed Southland Prep in a meeting of last-place pool finishers. A 22-11 edge in the first quarter got Shepard going, and it followed up with a 21-9 scoring advantage over the next eight minutes. Littleton was four assists away from recording a triple-double, as he totaled 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Longfield contributed 10 points and eight boards, Yakov Witherspoon delivered eight points and six rebounds, and Darren Cohen also tossed in eight points. While Chiuccariello still wasn’t thrilled with his club’s lack of accuracy, having 66 shot attempts enabled the Astros to survive another round of rather heavy misfiring. Shepard benefited from a 44-29 differential on the glass — which included 15 offensive rebounds — 25 made free throws and 24 Southland Prep turnovers, which were seven more than the locals committed. The losing team shot only 26 percent from the floor. “Southland Prep’s a little down, so it’s hard to gauge this game,” Chiuccariello said. “But for the second game in a row, we played as a team. That’s where we have to get with this group — being [consistently] unselfish.” Marist 62 Little Village 35 The 20 turnovers and 18 percent shooting that undermined the RedHawks in their Friday loss to Richards ran counter to everything else they accomplished in the District 218 Tournament before that. Its lopsided season-opening conquest of Little Village was a better example of what Marist can do when its execution is up to snuff. The RedHawks jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first quarter and kept on extending that margin over the remaining 24 minutes. With Jeremiah Ferguson (17 points, eight rebounds, two assists), Bradley Hill (16 points, two assists, two steals) and Kevin Lerma (13 points, two steals) showing the way, Marist sank 57 percent of its two-point shots. Complementing that display was a defense that caused 20 Little Village turnovers. “I thought our efficiency on both sides of the ball was very good, and winning just becomes a product of that,” RedHawks coach Gene Nolan said. The rapid getaway for Marist was somewhat unexpected, seeing as how 10 seniors graduated from the program last spring, including career scoring leader LJ McIntosh and No. 1 assist man Lexus Williams. With Ryan Tucker and Nic Weishar not yet available following a prolonged football season, Ken Rivard was the lone RedHawks player with any degree of past varsity experience. “It’s different,” Nolan said of his team’s situation. “All of the faces are new, but it’s something exciting. We’re kind of learning about ourselves, [but] some unknowns became knowns, or at least we got a better sense of what we have. “For a team with as little experience as us, the game minutes are what we’re lacking. However they set it up, we’ve always enjoyed going to [the District 218 event], but getting a guaranteed fourth game was big for us.” Marist 67 Southland Prep 42 Although the RedHawks chalked up another convincing win last Tuesday, that didn’t begin happening until the second quarter. The first period was spent engaging Southland Prep in a heated battle. Nolan wasn’t completely taken aback by Marist’s slow start. “Everybody’s always up to play Game 1, no matter who it is,” he said. “The real test is in Game 2, when the excitement has worn off. That’s always a challenge. “We want to make sure we always approach things the way we need to and find a way to play well for four quarters, not just the middle two.” Doing well in the second and third periods was enough to boost the RedHawks on this particular occasion, however. An 8-0 run
triggered by contributions from Ferguson, Lerma and Kyle Reynolds, plus a couple of Southland turnovers gave Marist a doubledigit edge during the earlier of those stanzas. The RedHawks outscored Southland 20-9 over that eightminute stretch to assume a 3419 halftime lead and then posted a 19-12 advantage in the third frame to basically seal the deal. Lerma finished with 21 points, six rebounds and three steals to pace Marist, while Reynolds (11 points), Ferguson (10 points, five rebounds) and freshman Romello Burrell (seven points, six rebounds) all offered able support behind him. Three other players had six points for the RedHawks, who shot 59 percent from inside the arc and collected 36 rebounds. “We were able to play everybody in the first two games, which really helped [their development],” Nolan said. Notable in this game was Marist’s lack of reliance on the 3-ball. Normally a major component in the RedHawks’ attack, the long shots taken here numbered just six. “One of the things for us is having an accurate perception of reality,” Nolan said. “We can’t ask every kid to be great at everything. We want to accentuate our strengths and stay away from our weaknesses.” Marist 97 Eisenhower 93 Even when pitted against the shot-happy Cardinals last Wednesday, the RedHawks didn’t suddenly start launching bombs. Marist, in fact, reduced its total of 3-point tries to two. Nevertheless, the RedHawks had enough potency to withstand a typical Eisenhower barrage and emerge with a third consecutive victory in Blue Island. The Cards did briefly grab a fourth-quarter lead, but that 79-78 edge soon turned into a 92-85 advantage for Marist. Nolan, though, didn’t grow too comfortable. “When you play a team like Eisenhower, no lead is safe and no deficit is insurmountable,” he said. Sure enough, the Cardinals came roaring back and drew within 93-90 with 45 seconds left. Eisenhower’s best shooter then missed an open 3 and Brian Barry’s two free throws created a five-point margin, but Marist
Crusaders (Continued from page 2) we’ve got to do all the little things to make sure we compete,” Harrigan said. “Guys need to come off the bench and be confident. “Teams will make sure Ray and Quinn don’t hurt them too badly, but if [Rubio and Niego] know they’re being keyed on, they’ll be sure to get other guys involved.” Brother Rice 58 Rich Central 38 That was the scenario against the Olympians last Saturday. While Niego (12 points) and Rubio (11 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals) did their part to aid the Rice cause, so, too, did several others. A total of nine Crusaders reached the scoring column, and football players Dan Scanlon and Luke Mueller also gathered in 14 rebounds between them. “They’ve both stepped up and given us some toughness,” Harrigan said of the latter pair. With Scanlon and Mueller leading the charge, Rice held a decisive 32-16 edge on the boards. The Crusaders also shone on defense, as evidenced by Rich Central’s 31 percent shooting and 15 turnovers. Riverside-Brookfield 69 Brother Rice 66 The host Bulldogs trailed the Crusaders by 10 points at one
required another pair of charity tosses from Lerma to survive after the Cardinals drilled one more long-range bucket. There were still 5.6 seconds left after Lerma buried his second foul shot, but with no timeouts remaining, Eisenhower was in a dire predicament. “We told our players, ‘Let them fly the ball up the floor because they can’t stop the clock,’” Nolan said. “They couldn’t win unless we fouled them on a [made] 3-point shot, so we just had to make sure we didn’t. “To win a game like this was a real character test for our team, and our kids responded very well.” Five players tallied in double figures for the RedHawks, a group led by Lerma, who deposited 28 points on Marist’s behalf. Chamar Hawkins had 15, Ferguson and Burrell 12 apiece, and Hill 11. Six players grabbed at least four rebounds. The RedHawks shot 61 percent in the game. *** Hill’s 12 points represented Marist’s high-water mark against Richards, as the Bulldogs’ pressure defense continually frustrated the RedHawks. “Their pressure on our guards really sped us up and we were not able to get into an offensive rhythm,” Nolan said. “All of their kids stepped up and played well. A sign of a really good team is when it finds [different] ways to win.”
Statistics Shepard Richards
14 13 17 11 - 55 21 20 19 23 - 83
Shepard Scoring: Littleton 25, Longfield 10, Cohen 9, Lawson 5, Heidinger 3, Witherspoon 2, Hexel 1. Rebounds: Heidinger 4, Hexel 4, Longfield 4. Richards Scoring: Meier 21, T. Othman 20, Catledge 9, Alexander 8, Cottrell 6, Slaughter 6, Jones 4, Hussein 3, Anagnostopolous 2, Burton 2, O. Othman 2. Rebounds: Catledge 8, Meier 6. Assists: Alexander 5, T. Othman 5. Steals: Alexander 3, Catledge 3. Andrew Richards
3 6 7 10 - 26 11 16 15 16 - 58
Richards Scoring: Meier 21, Alexander 10, T. Othman 10, Catledge 6, Anagnostopolous 2, Cottrell 2, Hussein 2, O. Othman 2, Spencer 2, Jones 1. Rebounds: Meier 13, Catledge 9. Assists: T. Othman
juncture of last Friday’s matchup, but R-B bounced back from a meager eight-point third period to score 26 fourth-quarter points and ease its way past Rice. The Bulldogs prospered behind 60 percent marksmanship and a measurable differential at the free-throw line. There, R-B sank two more tosses than the Crusaders attempted (25-23). Once again Rubio and Niego were something of a two-man gang for Rice, as they combined for 43 points. Rubio augmented his offense with eight rebounds and three assists. “I was kicking myself for small things I could have done differently,” Harrigan said. “I want our default mind-set to be one of aggressiveness.” OPRF 68 Brother Rice 48 The tale of the tape last Monday was the Crusaders’ disastrous opening stanza. Rice never fully recovered from a two-point output that shoved it into a double-digit hole. The Huskies outshot the Crusaders 62 percent to 44 overall and by 14 percent (43-29) from behind the arc. Niego had 21 points for Rice and Rubio added 15, but no other Crusader generated more than five. Harrigan understands that some Rice fans might not be as satisfied with the team’s fourgame split as he was, but that’s OK with him.
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3. Steals: Catledge 4. Persp. Charter Richards
16 18 6 18 - 58 17 19 16 15 - 67
Richards Scoring: Meier 20, T. Othman 16, Catledge 12, Anagnostopolous 9, Cottrell 4, Slaughter 4, Jones 2. Marist Richards
11 10 4 15 - 40 15 8 21 15 - 59
Marist Scoring: Hill 12, Hawkins 7, Reynolds 7, Ferguson 6, Turner 5, Burrell 3. Rebounds: Hawkins 6. Assists: Ferguson 5. Richards Scoring: T. Othman 19, Meier 17, Catledge 8, Hussein 7, Cottrell 5, Anagnostopolous 3. Persp. Charter Shepard
12 18 18 21 - 69 7 11 11 14 - 43
Shepard Scoring: Longfield 13, Littleton 12, Cohen 7, Ogungbemi 6, Hexel 2, Lawson 2, Witherspoon 1. Rebounds: Cohen 5. Andrew Shepard
15 9 16 13 - 53 11 13 16 8 - 48
Shepard Scoring: Littleton 16, Longfield 12, Cohen 9, Ogungbemi 5, Witherspoon 4, Gorski 2. Rebounds: Longfield 6. Assists: Littleton 5. Southland Prep Shepard
11 9 5 16 - 41 22 21 16 15 - 74
Shepard scoring: Littleton 28, Longfield 10, Cohen 8, Witherspoon 8, Hexel 6, Vitello 5, Ogungbemi 3, Gorski 2, Lawson 2, Smith 2. Rebounds: Littleton 10, Longfield 8, Witherspoon 6. Assists: Littleton 6. Little Village Marist
6 12 9 8 - 35 17 16 18 11 - 62
Marist Scoring: Ferguson 17, Hill 16, Lerma 13, Hawkins 5, Burrell 4, Rivard 4, Turner 2, Barry 1. Rebounds: Ferguson 8, Hawkins 8. Assists: Ferguson 2, Hill 2. Steals: Hill, Lerma. Southland Prep Marist
10 9 12 11 - 42 14 20 19 14 - 67
Marist Scoring: Lerma 21, Reynolds 11, Ferguson 10, Burrell 7, Hill 6, Rivard 6, Turner 6. Rebounds: Burrell 6, Lerma 6, Rivard 6, Ferguson 5. Assists: Hawkins 3, Turner 3. Steals: Lerma 3. Marist Eisenhower
23 32 15 27 - 97 23 18 24 28 - 93
Marist Scoring: Lerma 28, Hawkins 15, Burrell 12, Ferguson 12, Hill 11, Reynolds 9, Barry 8, Rivard 2. Rebounds: Ferguson 6. Assists: Ferguson 5.
“There’s definitely an expectation,” Harrigan said. “That’s one of the things Coach Richardson established, and that’s good.” The Crusaders begin Chicago Catholic League play on Friday versus longtime nemesis Mt. Carmel.
Statistics Brother Rice OP-RF
2 15 16 15 - 48 14 19 15 20 - 68
Brother Rice Scoring: Niego 21, Rubio 15, Collins 5, Finn 4, Baldali 3. Rebounds: Mueller 5. Assists: Finn 3. Brother Rice Kenwood Acad.
7 10 23 25 - 65 11 11 12 24 - 58
Brother Rice Scoring: Niego 27, Rubio 27, Baldali 4, Mueller 4, Conlisk 3. Rebounds: Collins 5, Niego 5, Rubio 5. Assists: Conlisk 1, Niego 1, Rubio 1. Brother Rice R-B
12 19 15 20 - 66 13 22 8 26 - 69
Brother Rice Scoring: Rubio 24, Niego 19, Finn 9, Gallagher 7, Mueller 5, Scanlon 2. Rebounds: Rubio 8, Mueller 7. Assists: Rubio 3. Rich Central Brother Rice
8 8 8 14 - 38 17 15 11 15 - 58
Brother Rice Scoring: Niego 12, Rubio 11, Finn 8, Scanlon 8, Collins 5, Finn 4, Gallagher 4, Perez 4, Baldali 2. Rebounds: Mueller 8, Rubio 6, Scanlon 6. Assists: Perez 4, Rubio 4. Steals: Rubio 3.
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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 certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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
For Sale 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
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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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS 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 . � MOHAMMED H. SHOUBAKI D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 027002 15410 YORKSHIRE LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 1, 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 15410 YORKSHIRE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-208-011. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 14-10-19875. 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. 14-10-19875 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 027002 TJSC#: 33-22296 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. I571988
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MILAN POPOVIC, DOBRILA POPOVIC, HSBC NEVADA, NA FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 17280 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E 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 February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 17, 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 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-209-013-1090. The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium building; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 PA1102466. 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. PA1102466 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 17280 TJSC#: 33-24925 I573503
For Sale 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
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MUHAMMAD A. JAVAID, MOQUDDAS C. JAVAID, A.S.A. CONSTRUCTION INC., VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 13 CH 007981 14721 S. 88TH AVENUE 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 October 3, 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 14721 S. 88TH AVENUE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-409-029. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 14-13-06971. 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. 14-13-06971 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007981 TJSC#: 33-22606 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. I571719
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 certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.GEORGE DODAS, THEODORE DODAS, ORLAND VIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ARGIRIOS DODAS, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF ARGIRIOS DODAS, DECEASED Defendants 12 CH 45135 15801 SOUTH 76TH AVENUE UNIT 2B 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 15801 SOUTH 76TH AVENUE UNIT 2B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-402-025-1005, Property Index No. 27-13-402-025-1017. The real estate is improved with a 6 unit condominium with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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: 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 PA1224748. 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. PA1224748 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 45135 TJSC#: 33-21311 I573779
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ELIZABETH M. MILLER A/K/A ELIZABETH M. HEPHURN, STEPHEN P. MILLER, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 31243 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 6, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 12, 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 12023 SOUTH 70TH COURT, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-112-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $304,010.13. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F11050137. 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. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F11050137 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 11 CH 31243 TJSC#: 33-24705 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. I572947
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, ILLINOIS 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 . � DAINIUS KOPUSTAS, VIRGINIA KOPUSTIENE D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 12401 9424 S. 83rd Ave. Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 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 9424 S. 83rd Ave., Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-411-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $283,392.17. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee's attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 12401 TJSC#: 33-22617 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. I567985
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Broaden Your Horizons This week ‘Joan Walsh Anglund’ Christmas luncheon The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host a Joan Walsh Anglund-style Christmas Luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from noon to 2:30 p.m. Each December, The Center celebrates an artist whose Christmas artwork they love. This year they are sharing their love and enjoyment of beloved folk artist Joan Walsh Anglund. Do you remember those tiny books, in the 1960s and ’70s, of wisdom and drawings of wide-eyed children? Accompanied by photos of her artwork and stories of her life, Lois Lauer will lead the celebration of the life and work of Joan Walsh Anglund and also include some favorite Christmas carols and readings from her books. With the help of Center art teacher April Schabes, the event will end with some Joan Walsh Anglundinspired Christmas crafts. The luncheon costs $17 per person, and requires reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.
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Ashton. • Aaron Williams and Wooden Paddle — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 7, listen to live music from Aaron Williams and get free pizza from Wooden Paddle Pizza. This event is exclusively for students in 9th12th 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. • Christmas Cookies — 4 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 10, decorate or bake a tray of Christmas cookies. • Help, I’m Lost! — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Dec. 11, learn all about driving permits with activities to get ready for the road. • Recording and Mixing — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Dec. 11, a new multimedia studio that allows students to record and create demos of their very own music. Learn how the equipment and software is used before reserving your own studio time. • Cross Stitch Frame — 5 to 6 p.m. Dec. 12, pick a word that inspires you and cross stitch it onto a screen inside a picture 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. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org.
held on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday morning, Dec. 7, at 8 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The labyrinth, a new large circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north end of The Center parking lot. In addition to the group walks focused on peace and fellowship, the labyrinth is available for individual walks at any time during the month. There is no cost to those wishing to walk the labyrinth and no reservations are necessary. The walks will take place rain or shine. For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins at 361-3650.
Dickens’ Christmas dinner Reservations are currently being taken for a Dickens Christmas Dinner to be held at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Sunday, Dec. 8, beginning at 5:15 p.m. The evening features a reading of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” and a roast goose, turkey, and plum pudding dinner, reminiscent of the Bob Cratchit family’s dinner in Dickens’ story.
• Holiday Tunes with Ashleigh Ashton — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The Bob Cratchit Dinner Dec. 6, The Bridge Teen Cencosts $32 and requires reservater, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland tions. For reservations and more Labyrinth Park, will serve hot chocolate and information, call The Center at live holiday music from Ashleigh Group labyrinth walks will be 361-3650.
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Vince Gilligan to direct ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff “I NEVER drink ... wine.” That, of course, is Bela Lugosi’s famous line from the original “Dracula.” The count’s polite refusal of normal libation has been repeated down the ages by others who’ve played the role, but Bela still stands alone in his delivery and menace. Speaking of vampires. Like zombies, they are undead, in myth and in movies and TV. This is the one genre that can’t suffer a stake through the heart. (Or shot in the head - that’s how you kill a zombie.) Now we learn that acclaimed director Guillermo del Toro will present 13 episodes of a new vampire saga on FX, based on “The Strain” a trilogy of books del Toro co-authored. Apparently, the first season will tell how a “vampire virus” was conceived. The second - if there is one - will presumably show us how the vamps are being fought. Hey, AMC’s “The Walking Dead” continues to be a smash hit. So maybe FX will strike an artery with this one. ARE YOU suffering from the end of the “Breaking Bad” fever? Well, in case you can’t keep up with what goes down in TV and cable these days, let me pass on that “BB” creator Vince Gilligan has signed on for an eight-figure deal with Sony, which produced his “BB” drama on AMC. As you probably know, creator Vince has a deal for a spinoff titled “Better Call Saul,” in which his “BB” stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul (now ready for sainthood) will play cameo roles. And Vince swears he will also direct the “Saul” followup himself and stick around for a year at least. Meantime, actress Anna Gunn, who played the betrayed or treacherous - depending on your point of view - wife, Skyler, in “Breaking Bad” has her own fish to fry. She will play a detective, the lead character, in a Fox series “Gracepoint.” (This will be an American version of the BBC drama “Broadchurch.”) We will then see if all the crazy fans of “Breaking Bad” can stop
attacking and wanting to kill her, so much so that she wrote a defense of herself as an actress in The New York Times op-ed page. Now maybe they will worship her as a real-life detective; one of the good guys! ONE OF my favorite people is the actress Elizabeth Berkley. She survived being abandoned by everybody connected with the (now) classic “Showgirls” and went out on her own to face the music. It was more of a dirge of bad reviews and lousy box office. Of course, since then, the movie has made a fortune on video and DVD. Elizabeth, who had come to fame on the teenthemed “Saved by the Bell,” held her head high. Honestly, I never thought she was bad in “Showgirls.” Everybody in the film was directed to project to the balcony - in China! Berkley did as her director asked. Too young to argue. Elizabeth went on to some impressive stage, TV and screen work. She never appeared bitter. She just moved on, as they sing in “Chicago.” Recently, she’s been seen on “Dancing with the Stars” looking like a million bucks. Now the mom of a one-year-old, Elizabeth says she’s in better shape, and feels far sexier than her old “Showgirls” days. She credits the endless training with her “DWTS” partner Val Chmerkovskiy. She also tells In Touch magazine that despite her “Showgirls” role as an alluring dancer, she wasn’t that confident about herself. (Actually, to see the film now, she looks terrific but real, a body many women could identify with.) I interviewed Elizabeth a number of times over the years and always came away with a little high. She’s very positive and forward thinking. And she’s mad for animals! I’m glad the “Stars” are dancing with her! IT’S SUCH a fast-moving, fastfood world. More than ever! And it caused me to ponder the good old days of the automat. Some of you must remember? They were pretty big. Manhattan had quite a few Horn and Hardart automats scattered all over town. They served simple but tasty little meals. You could see the food through windows. Put in some
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coins or a bill and out it popped. Quite inexpensive, and the many automats were often hangouts for those who were in-between jobs, or actors (who are always in-between jobs.) The old-fashioned automats were eventually killed off by faster fast-food emporiums. I believe the last one in Manhattan closed in the early ‘90s. It might have been the one just a couple of blocks from my apartment, on the corner of Third Ave and 42nd. There’s a Gap store there now. I say bring back the automat. Make it faster, gussy it up, but keep the essentials. And don’t say it can’t be done. Back in the mid-’60s, when skirts rose and heels fell, fashion experts predicted high heels would never return. Ha! The ‘70s wave of nostalgia for the ‘40s and ‘50s brought back the platform shoe. Within a couple of years, women were again sauntering on high, slender stilettos. If you can bring back crushed toes and backs thrown out of alignment, you can bring back mac and cheese pushed through a little glass window. I AM usually loathe to print blind items. For one thing, Michael Musto does it so much better! But I can’t resist. What early-morning news show might be teetering on the edge of a tremendously entertaining scandal? It does not involve anybody being fired, promoted, using drugs, drinking, or using slur words. However S-E-X is playing a big factor! Rumors are all over the Internet, naming names. I can’t go down that road. (Ah, to be young and have made your name in the reckless age of cybergossip!) If it’s true and it breaks open, media rivals and columnists will be clutching their heads in glee. The participants will not be so joyful. (E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@aol.com.)
by Jay Bobbin STARTING THIS WEEK: “THE WOLVERINE’’: Thanks in no small part to the input of director James Mangold (“Walk the Line’’), Hugh Jackman gives his “X-Men’’ character another reboot in this wellstaged adventure. An appeal from an old friend (Hal Yamanouchi) to protect his daughter (Tao Okamato) sets Wolverine on a mission in contemporary Japan, where he faces not only other enemies — including one atop a bullet train in a fabulous action sequence — but also the one within himself. And, as always whenever Jackman tackles this role, special kudos to his physical trainer. DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary. *** (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “THE SMURFS 2’’: There’s trouble when Smurfette — whose voice is supplied again by music superstar Katy Perry — is kidnapped and taken to Paris by the ever-sinister Gargamel (Hank Azaria) in this sequel that combines animation and live action, as did the first film. Neil Patrick Harris and Jayma Mays (“Glee’’) also reprise their parts from the initial round, but the little blue Smurfs expectedly get plenty of screen time as they mount a rescue mission. The film is dedicated to the late Jonathan Winters, heard again as Papa Smurf. Alan Cumming, George Lopez, Christina Ricci and J.B. Smoove also supply voices. DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries; deleted scenes. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE M O RTA L INSTRUMENTS: CITY OF BONES’’: It might seem like “Twilight’’ time again, but this familiar-feeling adventure is adapted from a separate set of best-selling books (by Cassandra Clare). Lily Collins (“Mirror Mirror’’) plays the young heroine, whose mother’s (Lena Headey)
disappearance clues her into her heritage; she’s a descendant of demon slayers, and she uncovers a world beneath New York that puts her to the test of living up to her ancestors’ skills. Co-stars include Jamie Campbell Bower, Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Dracula’’), CCH Pounder and Jared Harris (“Mad Men’’). DVD extras: two “makingof’’ documentaries; deleted scenes; music video. *** (PG-13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MARY HARTMAN, MARY HARTMAN: THE COMPLETE SERIES’’: Veteran producer Norman Lear (“All in the Family’’) generated a cult classic — and also gave syndicated television another benchmark — with this satirical soap opera, casting Louise Lasser as the title housewife who faces crises both large (waxy buildup) and small (serial murders) in the fictional Ohio town of Fernwood. Martin Mull, Mary Kay Place and Dabney Coleman were among the co-stars whose fame was boosted by the show. Greg Mullavey, Dody Goodman and Debralee Scott also appear. *** (Not rated: AS, V) “THE SIMPSONS: THE SIXTEENTH SEASON’’: By now, you know whether you’re “in’’ or “out’’ when it comes to Springfield’s most famous family, the stars of television’s longestrunning scripted series ... with no end in immediate sight. If you’re “in,’’ you know what to do regarding this round of the animated Fox sitcom, detailing the further misadventures of Homer, Bart and company. Among the guest voices here are Amy Poehler, Ray Romano, Stephen Hawking, James Caan, Liam Neeson and Jason Bateman. DVD extras: audio commentary by cast and crew; deleted scenes; sketch galleries; bonus episode; “Easter eggs.’’ *** (Not rated: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “GOOD OL’ FREDA’’: Even those who think they know the
Beatles’ history thoroughly should enjoy this portrait of Freda Kelly, who was the Fab Four’s secretary and confidante, witnessing their ups and downs from a perspective that only a true insider could have. The fellow Liverpudlian shares her observations of the wild ride John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr took on the roller coaster of fame during the 1960s. DVD extras: deleted and extended scenes; AXS TV documentary. *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on On Demand) COMING SOON: “ADORE’’ (Dec. 10): The long friendship of two women (Naomi Watts, Robin Wright) is threatened when each falls for the other’s son. (R: AS, P) “BATTLE OF THE YEAR’’ (Dec. 10): Dance teams from around the world compete for an international trophy. Josh Holloway (“Lost’’) stars. (PG13: AS, P) “DESPICABLE ME 2’’ (Dec. 10): Now domesticated, the formerly evil Gru (voice of Steve Carell) is enlisted to join the Anti-Villain League in the animated sequel. (PG: AS) “FAST & FURIOUS 6’’ (Dec. 10): Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and others return as the original crew sets out to stop a team of more sinister drivers. (PG-13 and unrated versions: AS, P, V) “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 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) 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): A lot of smoke doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a fire. During the week ahead, you might be forced to deal with emotional issues and might not be able to act on passing enthusiasms. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s admirable to be organized and strive for security. With enough hard work and by applying yourself you’ll receive recognition and easier times in the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The only people you need in your life are those who need you in theirs. Following your heart and fancies wherever they lead may prove disappointing this week. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Maintain an angelic viewpoint and fly high above petty whims in the week ahead. Don’t lose altitude by discussing your intentions prematurely or before all the data is in. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Put business above pleasure in the week ahead. If you focus on making ambitions a reality you can go far. If you’re overly sensitive to slights you might overreact and lose traction. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): If you’re soft as a marshmallow you won’t be hurt by the hardest things. In the upcoming week, a partner may vie for your attention and be slightly unpredictable or exasperating. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Know your part by heart. This isn’t a good week to try out new
lines with a romantic partner or coworker, since a misunderstanding could cause a permanent break. Let matters rest. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The worst people may provide you experience but the best ones will give you memories. Make it a habit to give the better people in your life higher priority as the week unfolds. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Walk away from the drama. In the week ahead, surround yourself with those who want you for more than your money. One financial problem will be solved. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Even setbacks can offer another piece of the puzzle. In the week ahead, it might be in your best interest to not get what you want, since something better may come along. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Impulsive actions can upset your love life or financial
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Wolfgang Puck’s Holiday Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
Bake a batch of holiday cupcakes
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Melt semisweet chocolate to frost these festive treats. frosted the cupcakes, decorating them is easy. Top each with a fresh berry, if you like. Or go wild with your favorite little candies, from traditional rainbow sprinkles to jelly beans or gumdrops to crushed pieces of red-and-white-striped holiday candy canes.     So, what are you waiting for? Make your inner child happy and bake a batch soon! HOLIDAY BUTTERMILK CUPCAKES Makes 20 12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 vanilla bean 1-3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large cage-free eggs 1 pound cake flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk Semisweet Chocolate Frosting (recipe follows) Whole fresh organic raspberries or blackberries, unwrapped holiday candies, or other decorations (optional)     Set a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.     Put the butter in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl. Using the stand mixer at medium speed, or a hand-held electric mixer at medium speed, beat the butter until it looks light, pale yellow, and fluffy, about 1 minute.     With a small, sharp knife, carefully split the vanilla bean lengthwise. With the knife tip, scrape the seeds from each half and put the seeds in the bowl with the butter. Add the sugar and beat at high speed until the mixture looks very light and fluffy, about
6 minutes, stopping as needed to scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula.     Add the vanilla extract and break in 2 of the eggs. Beat until thoroughly blended, and then scrape down the bowl. Beat in the remaining eggs and scrape down again.     Over a separate bowl, use a flour sifter or fine-meshed wire sieve to sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In three batches each, alternate beating in the dry ingredients and the buttermilk until combined, stopping as necessary to scrape down the bowl.     Line 20 cupcake cups with paper or foil cupcake liners. Spoon in the batter, filling them about three-fourths full.     Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, then rotate the pan and continue baking until the cupcakes look golden brown in the center and darker brown around the edges, 3 to 5 minutes longer.     Remove the pan from the oven and leave on a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Remove the cupcakes from the pan and spread them with the frosting. Decorate each cupcake, if you like, with a berry or candy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature until serving. SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE FROSTING Makes about 4 cups 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips 12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 cups confectioner’s sugar     Bring 1 to 2 inches water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl large enough to sit on top of the rim of the pan without its bottom touching the water. Stir the chocolate over the simmering water until melted. Remove from the heat and leave at room temperature until completely cool but still soft and creamy.     Put the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, or in a mixing bowl using a hand-held electric mixer, and beat at medium speed until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes, stopping as necessary to scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. Use the spatula to scrape the melted chocolate into the butter mixture. Beat until smooth, about 1 minute longer. Use immediately to frost the cupcakes.
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by Brian Steinberg Food Network: Brand tie-ins that sizzle but don’t burn     Imagine being able to pay for the privilege of having Sandra Lee or “Barefoot Contessa� Ina Garten use a specific kind of butter, sugar or spice in one of the recipes they prepare on TV’s Food Network.     For years, that sort of thing had only been a pipe dream of various marketing executives. The people behind Food Network have kept the outlet’s how-to programming — the backbone of its daytime schedule — free from shout-outs to various comestibles made by Pillsbury, Kraft or McCormick.     “We always had a policy of not doing that and the reason was that we really wanted to build a brand based upon authority and trust,� says Karen Grinthal, senior VP of ad sales for Food Network and its sibling, Cooking Channel. “We couldn’t risk losing that neutral status, which is what would have happened if we had appeared to endorse any brand within the content.�     Twenty years in, however, Food Network has tweaked its advertising recipe.     While the outlet continues to run a platoon of how-to programs such as “Ten Dollar Dinners� or “Cooking for Real,� it has broadened its palate. As Food Network’s programming menu has expanded, so too have opportunities to let advertisers weave themselves into the content mix. Placements can take the form of product appearances in the shows themselves, or in the ad breaks, where Food Network talent might show up in special vignettes hawking the wares.     Grinthal recalls a 2006 effort that matched Guy Fieri, at the time fresh from winning “The
Serve up this easy Asian appetizer     More and more, the world of dining is going global. In my own flagship restaurant, Spago, for example, you’ll find dishes inspired by the kitchens of France, Italy, Japan, China, India, America and my own native Austria, among other places.     So why, I sometimes wonder, do home cooks so often stick to one cuisine when they entertain? They’ll offer their guests an Italian-themed menu, or they’ll cook up some all-American favorites, or they’ll announce they’re “doing Chinese� for a particular evening.     That approach surprises me, for two main reasons. First, offering a variety of cuisines can delight your guests, a phenomenon I see every day in my restaurants, as people not only get excited by the range of options available but also often turn a meal into an edible world tour. Second, a global approach also expands your options as a cook, giving you even more opportunities to be creative when composing a meal.     Such flexibility comes into play even more as you start planning parties for the quickly approaching holiday season, especially casual gatherings featuring hors-d’oeuvres or buffet-style food. Sure, it helps to fall back on some old standbys - the cheese platter with artisanal breads and crackers, the crudites platter with assorted dips, the deviled eggs, the cocktail meatballs kept warm in a chafing dish or slow cooker.     But why not add a few original twists from around the world? They don’t have to be difficult. You could have some preassembled pizzas ready to pop onto a hot pizza stone in the oven, which bake up in a matter of minutes and can be cut into small, easy-topass-around slices or squares. Or maybe serve some simple Chinese dumplings — pot stickers made from wonton wrappers filled with seasoned minced pork or chicken, or steamed shrimp in rice-noodle wrappers — served with a dip of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger.     One my favorite offerings at such parties, though, is satay, the slender skewers of marinated meat, poultry, or seafood popular in Southeast Asia. They’re very easy to assemble on bamboo or wooden skewers, cook quickly, and are great fun for guests to eat. If you have an electric countertop
Next Food Network Star,â€? with As Food Network grew bigger, TGI Friday’s. As Fieri hosted “we got much more involved in “Ultimate Recipe Showdown,â€? the deals,â€? Grinthal says, though recipes from the program would all the hosts are represented show up in promotional cards at independently by agents. the chain’s outlets. TGIF ended up     In the meantime, sponsors striking a separate endorsement are cropping up in all sorts of deal with the celebrity chef, spaces. John Lee, executive chef of Outback Steakhouse, served as Grinthal recalls.     Today, Food Network often a judge on an Australian-themed serves as a broker (the better to episode of “Chopped,â€? while help avoid marketing relationships FedEx was able to demonstrate such as a controversial one Paula how it helped print and deliver Deen struck with Novo Nordisk, posters quickly on “Restaurant: a medication for diabetes that Impossible.â€? raised questions about the fatty, creamy ingredients she used on her shows).     And there are times when the cabler uses its clout to nix Landscape Architects & Contractors endorsement opportunities for its personalities if the deals happen to clash with the network’s agenda. But more often than not, the association with the Food Network is money for chefs.     Consider the case, of Alex Guarnaschelli, who came to be known as a regular judge on “Chopped.â€? Guarnaschelli was enlisted last year to share recipes inspired by sponsor Fisher Nuts during ad breaks on both Food Network and Cooking Channel.     Parent company Scripps Networks Interactive helped put together a separate one-year deal • Snow & Ice Removal • Custom Hardscapes between the celebrity chef and John B. Sanfilippo and Son, the • Property Master Planning/ Phasing company that owns Fisher Nuts. • Ponds & Water Features
grill or griddle, you could even put it somewhere safe and secure on the buffet table and let guests cook their own or pick them up freshly cooked, since the skewers need less than a minute per side.     The recipe I share here for beef satay with a Szechuan-inspired dipping sauce is incredibly simple, yet delivers big flavor. You can use it with pork, lamb, chicken, or turkey, too, and multiply or divide the quantities to suit the size of your party. I hope it will help you expand your horizons and go global during this holiday season. BEEF SATAY WITH SPICY SZECHUAN SAUCE Makes 24 skewers MEAT: 3/4 pound New York strip steak or fillet MARINADE: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric SPICY SZECHUAN SAUCE: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, blanched for 30 seconds in boiling water, drained, chilled in ice water, and minced 1 organic green onion, finely chopped 1/4 cup bottled hoisin sauce 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes     Put 2 dozen bamboo or wooden skewers in a shallow baking dish wide enough to hold them flat. Add cold water to cover, put the dish in the refrigerator, and chill
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for 1 hour.     Cut the steak into 24 long equal strips, each weighing about 1/2 ounce. Drain the skewers and wipe the baking dish dry. Pass each skewer back and forth through a strip of steak all along its length. Arrange the skewers on a platter or baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.     About half an hour before serving time, prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, honey, pepper flakes, cumin and turmeric. Remove the skewers from the refrigerator, uncover them, and pour the marinade over the meat, turning the skewers to coat the meat evenly. Leave at room temperature to marinate for about 15 minutes.     Meanwhile, preheat an indoor countertop electric grill, a stovetop grill pan, or the broiler.     While the grill or broiler is heating, prepare the sauce: In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and green onion and saute, stirring frequently, until soft, about 2 minutes. Pour in the hoisin sauce and the soy sauce, add the pepper flakes and cook 1 to 2 minutes longer. Strain into a clean pan and whisk in the remaining butter. Cover and keep warm.     Just before serving, arrange the skewers on the grill or under the broiler. Cook until medium rare, 30 to 40 seconds per side.     Pour the sauce into a small bowl and set in the center of a large serving platter. Arrange the skewers around the bowl and serve immediately.
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    Every grown-up seems to become a child again as the holidays approach. We’re humming carols. We’re wearing festive outfits. We’re all wondering, at least secretly, what presents we might receive — while hurriedly finishing up the shopping for the ones we’re going to give. And, usually not so secretly, we’re dreaming about all the delicious, sweet holiday treats we’re going to eat.     Some of those treats we might actually bake ourselves, too. I know so many people right now who seem up to their elbows in sugar and flour, nuts and dried fruits and chocolates. They’re pulling all their baking sheets and pans from the cupboards. They’re trying to figure out how they’re going to wrap everything, and to whom they’re going to give it all.     So let me offer one little suggestion that might ease your mind about that last-minute holiday baking: Keep it simple. Bake a batch of holiday cupcakes!     Unlike fruitcakes, on which public opinion will be forever divided, cupcakes are universally loved. Who doesn’t want to receive their own individual cake, one they don’t have to share, one they can eat in a single sitting? It’s like every child’s dessert fantasy come true. No wonder so many cupcake shops have popped up in recent years.     But you don’t have to go shopping and pay high prices to enjoy great cupcakes. They’re so easy to make at home. Whether you have a stand mixer, or just a big bowl and a hand-held electric mixer, you can put together the batter in a matter of minutes. Pretty paper or foil cupcake liners (you can even find them decorated in holiday colors and patterns) eliminate the need to grease the pan — and they make unmolding and serving simple, and cleanup a cinch.     You’ll find my recipe for buttermilk cupcakes easy. The acidity of the buttermilk gives them a pleasant tang, while also helping to keep them extra tender. (You could also substitute sour cream, for an even tangier taste, or canned coconut milk for its unique character.) A whole vanilla bean (you’ll find jars of them in the spices section of your supermarket), its tiny seeds and pulp scraped out and included in the batter, adds remarkable flavor. And I can’t say enough about how easy, and luscious, the chocolate frosting recipe is from Spago’s executive pastry chef Sherry Yard.     Once you’ve baked, cooled, and
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